from Boston.com
THE WORLD has no shortage of memoirs these days, if you define “memoir’’ broadly: book-length tales of dysfunctional childhoods, personal rants on blogs, constant streams of observations in 140 characters or less. “Even the dogs are writing memoirs now,’’ quips Betsy Buchbinder, a retired teacher from Milton. (Read the full story here.)
from Boston.com
I meet a lot of do-it-yourselfers in Milton.
My neighbor Jane keeps chickens. Chris brews his own beer. Daphne and Kathy are keen on beekeeping. Dave makes his own biodiesel fuel. (Read the full story here.)
Historian and author Anthony Sammarco recently sent in a picture of the Hendries building as it looked back in the 1950’s. The image was included in his book Milton: A compendium.
On March 6, 2011, the Temple is hosting a communitywide celebration and fundraiser to support the its continued vibrant presence within Milton.Your support is needed!
Registration is now open for the Summer Arts Program at Derby Academy. Summer Arts is a multi arts camp for ages 6-15, which offers drama, music, media, dance, sports, gymnastics, visual arts, photography and writing.
This post includes a video of two virtuosos playing a Michael Jackson song. It is pretty amazing. But what has that got to do with Milton? Check out those shiny cellos. They were designed by Milton resident Luis Leguia.
This 8 week session follows instructor Ron Marcotte’s free introductory class that will be given on February 16 at 7 p.m.
TAI CHI: 8 WEEK SESSION
DATE: (2/23-4/20, excluding 3/23).
COST: $10/class, call 617-696-8810 to register.
WHERE: Nangeroni Education Center at Milton Hospital.
Anyone with an active interest in local Milton politics has been asking for some time: What will Marion McEttrick do? Yesterday, as reported in yesterday’s Milton Times, Ms. McEttrick answered that question. She has chosen not to seek re-election to the Board of Selectmen this spring.
The Fontbonne auditorium was filled last Sunday, January 30th with folks who came out on a cold day to be warmed by the songs, dances, and costumes that came from around the world and made up The Fontbonne Academy International Festival.
NECN has good piece on roof safety. There was a major roof collapse in Easton and Peadbody closed its schools on Thursday to deal with the issue of snow on school roofs. Click “read more” for the video.