Cahill Properties, a local real estate firm, has produced a brief, excellent profile of our library. Laura Cahill talks with library director Phil McNulty who guides viewers through the new library and discusses the design, layout and features of this wonderful facility.
News
Dissecting a divide – Recent election puts focus on Milton’s racial dynamics
from Boston.com: Your town – Milton
In a contentious debate in the recent race for Milton selectmen, the two candidates were asked to respond to a deep disconnect between the town’s white lawmakers and the black, elderly, and blue-collar families they serve. (Read the full story here.)
As effort to repeal affordable-housing law restarts, Milton state senator’s role comes into question
from The Patriot Ledger
Priscilla Almquist-Olsen was among those urging the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Housing last week to include on the November ballot a question about whether to repeal the controversial affordable-housing law known as Chapter 40B.
But the committee, including the vice chairman, state Sen. Brian A. Joyce, D-Milton, failed to act. (Read the full story here.)
Fifty performers shine at 24th Milton Young Musician’s Festival
The Milton Young Musician’s Festival celebrated its 24th year this past Saturday. The Festival, founded and directed by resident Emma Jean Moulton, has been providing Milton musicians of all ages an opportunity to perform in an adjudicated competition and take master classes from professional musicians.
Shelter from the storm
from The Boston Globe
It’s about dinner time in the Henry family’s Milton apartment. Newly, 5, is giggling over some books while Arlee, 2, won’t relinquish her mother’s lap. The girls share a very pink bedroom with butterflies on the wall and a closet filled with clothes. (Read the full story here.)
Cell tower plan near Blue Hills raises furor
from Boston.com – Your town Milton
A telecommunications company’s plan to put a 120-foot-tall cell tower at a Boy Scout camp on the edge of Blue Hills Reservation is running into a buzz saw of opposition. (Read the full story here.)
Shot Milton firefighter loses job
from Wicked Local Milton
The firefighter who was shot in an incident on a Quincy street in December has lost his job.
Joseph Fasano, 30, was fired Friday by Fire Chief John Grant for insubordination and conduct unbecoming a firefighter, Town Administrator Kevin Mearn said. (Read the full story here.)
FAVA arts & crafts summer camp open for registration
FAVA
The Friends and Advocates of the Visual Arts (FAVA) are holding an old school arts & crafts summer camp for elementary school age childeren from 1:00 – 4:00pm at Milton High School beginning the week of July 5th.
Bullying in Milton
This past week Governor Patrick signed antibullying legislation into law. Some advocated describe this legislation as the toughest in the country. The Massachusetts legislature was propelled to act as a result of two tragic events that occurred as a result of unrelenting bullying.
We sat down with Superintendent Mary Gormley, Student Resource Officer Maria Poles, and Assistant Principal Alan Cron to discuss the issue of bullying in the Milton public schools.
Fagan to town: “. . .thank you all. . .”
the following was submitted by Kathy Fagan
Dear Milton Neighbors,
I wanted to take a moment to thank the residents of Milton for allowing me the honor and opportunity to serve you as Selectman for the past three years. This experience was both extremely challenging and very gratifying.