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St. Mary’s ECC Enjoys Weekly Letter Fun!

Preschoolers, Sabella Adelson (Roslindale) and Clara Cullinan (Milton) had a blast in the Teddy Bear Tea Party in their Tent!

Preschoolers, Sabella Adelson (Roslindale) and Clara Cullinan (Milton) had a blast in the Teddy Bear Tea Party in their Tent!

Every week, the Preschool and Pre-K classes at St. Mary’s study a new letter of the alphabet. To celebrate “T” week in Preschool, Mrs. Furey’s class held a “Teddy Bear Tea Party in a Tent!” They each colored their own teddy bear necklaces, snacked on Teddy Grahams, and pretended to drink tea, all while camping out in a giant tent in the classroom!

Early Spring Yoga Series

Local yoga teacher Fran Karoff is hosting a series of Friday morning yoga classes at the First Congregatioal Church on five consecutive Fridays from 8:45 – 10 a.m. The dates are March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17. Email fran.karoff@gmail.com if you are interested in registering.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day all over the South Shore and Boston

from Wicked Local Milton

You don’t need to board a plane to get a taste of Ireland in the next few days. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, attend the Irish Film Festival, read the new book, “Boston Irish,” by Hingham photographer Bill Brett or attend a musical performance or parade. (Read the full story here.)

Doug Scibeck announces run for Library Trustee

The following was submitted by the candidate

scibeck_PortraitI am pleased to announce that I am running for a position as Milton Library Trustee. My love of books and my staunch belief that public libraries are an essential element of communities power my commitment to our own library. With a family history in Milton going back to my grandparents raising their family in a home off of Edge Hill Road, I was delighted to be able to get back to my roots, relocating to Milton last year.

MAC Spring Concert Series kicks off on March 20!

Don’t miss MAC’s spring concert series loaded with local artists who shape the music climate in Boston and beyond.

Vapors of Morphine with Franc Graham (Friday March 20)
Vapors of Morphine grace the MAC stage with members of the late, great Mark Sandman’s legendary band, Morphine. The Vapors honor the legacy of its predecessor while staking out their own territory.

Herb Voigt in the race for Library Trustee

The following was submitted by the candidate

photo by Jennifer Langdon Voigt

I am very pleased to announce my candidacy for re-election as one of your Milton Public Library Trustees. I enjoy serving as a Milton Library Trustee. As Past-President of both the Milton Library Foundation and the Milton Foundation for Education, and an Overseer of the BIDH-Milton, I have demonstrated my long-standing commitment to supporting Milton organizations that have important impacts on all segments of our community.

Meeting: Board of Selectmen

The Milton Board of Selectmen will be meeting this evening, Thursday, March 12 at 7:00PM in the Cronin Conference Room at Town Hall. The agenda includes but is not limited to a discussion of The Plate/Liquor license home rule petition, an annual report on Ulin Rink from Curry College, and a discussion of Chap 40B/1.5% land determination.

MBTA offers free fares to make up for service failures

To make up for the commuting issues its riders faced during the snowstorms this winter, the MBTA is offering free rides for one day during school vacation week (when many commuters aren’t working) and 15 percent discounts on May commuter rail passes. You can find Globe coverage here.