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Brookwood Farm Food Access Fundraiser event at ester

Brookwood Farm is hosting their annual Food Access Fundraiser at ester restuarant in Lower Mills March 26th from 6:30 – 9:30pm. The Brookwood team invite you to join them for a great night of delicious food, tasty drinks, and good company- all to support Brookwood’s Food Access Programs. 100% of the money raised will go toward supporting our food access work in our community- come be a part of helping to provide local, organically grown food to our neighbors in need. You can learn more about Brookwood Farm, the event, and purchase tickets here.

 

Reminder: MFE seeks nominations for teacher of the year – deadline is this Friday

The Board of the Milton Foundation for Education invites all members of the Milton Public Schools community to nominate a teacher for our OUTSTANDING TEACHER AWARD PROGRAM, also known as TEACHER OF THE YEAR.

Since 2001, the MFE has recognized the extraordinary contributions made by our teachers in the Milton Public Schools by celebrating a teacher from each school for their dedication and determination to bring quality educational experiences to our students. To date, 101 teachers have received this honor.

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“Art in Bloom” Road Show at Milton Public Library

Screen Shot 2015-03-13 at 9.52.25 PM“The Art in Bloom Road Show” will be presented on Thursday, April 9th at 7 PM in the Keys Community Room (lower level) of the Milton Public Library. The fascinating event will capture the behind-the-scenes preparation for the Museum of Fine Art’s annual “Art in Bloom,” a four-day period in the spring when fifty of the museum’s art objects are interpreted through floral arrangements.

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Bees, Biochar, and Butterflies

The health of us all depends on the health of the soil. Join Sustainable Milton on April 1 from 6:45-8:30 for light refreshments & inspired presentations at the Milton Public Library, Keyes Community Room, 476 Canton Ave, Milton (617) 698-5757

  • Sample local honey and hear about sponsored beekeeping opportunities in Milton.

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Milton Amerian Baseball Spring Fling

Screen Shot 2015-03-17 at 7.10.27 AMMilton American Baseball is hosting a spring season kickoff party on Friday, March 27th at the Common Market Restaurant (upstairs) beginning at 7:00PM. There will be appetizers, a cash bar, raffle items, and highlighted by live entertainment featuring a comedian and music by local favorites The Old Brigade.

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BOS FairSkies meeting

BOS FairSkies Milton will be holding a meeting Wednesday, March 18th at 7:00pm in the small conference room at the Milton Public Library. All are welcome.

 

A first for Milton: Board of Appeals signs 40B comprehensive permit for Hendries

“Pursuant to the Act, the Board, after convening a public hearing and making the above findings of fact grants a Comprehensive Permit to the Applicant for the construction of fifty-seven units of rental housing in a single building . . .”

— Milton Board of Appeals written decision on the Chapter 40B Comprehensive Permit application for residences at “The Hendries Building” 131 Eliot Street.

The permit granted 131Eliot St LLC to construct a 57 unit apartment building at the corner of Eliot and Central is a historic moment for Milton, a town lacking in affordable housing.

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Sheila Egan Varela announces School Committee run

The following was submitted by the candidate

Sheila Egan Varela is running for Milton School Committee to maintain the academic excellence of the Milton Public Schools, sustain the financial accountability of the system and to bring a hands-on voice from the current parent community to the committee.

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