from The Patriot Ledger
A pastry shop and a foundation that supports environmental groups are helping to revive the former Fallon Ambulance Service headquarters in Milton. (Read the full story here.)
News
Milton school veteran Stephanie Nephew appointed to be Glover principal
The choice for a new principal at the Glover Elementary School went to an internal candidate, Stephanie Nephew.
Superintendent Mary Gormley announced the appointment in a letter to Milton parents, facculty and staff.
A note about the advertising & letters to the editor
We are pleased and proud to begin running advertisements.
Advertising is a fundamental part of many media efforts. Online it can be just about the most annoying experience imaginable. That will not be the case here.
A frank talk with Cheryl Tougias, candidate for Planning Board
Cheryl Tougias
Cheryl Tougias likes a good cup of coffee.
The topic came up in discussing her professional background. Tougias is an architect and founding partner of Spalding Tougias, a firm that often works on structures whose original purpose has fallen out of use.
Blue Hills Trailside Museum receives $175,000 grant
from Wicked Local Milton
The Blue Hills Trailside Museum has been awarded a $175,000 grant by the Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Partnerships Matching Funds Program. Trailside’s grant is part of $1.34 million awarded to 29 capital projects across the state. (Read the full story here.)
Banking on Shut Eye: Hospital Opens Sleep Medicine Program
from Health Leaders Media
Milton (MA) Hospital, an affiliate of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, has entered a partnership with Sleep HealthCenters to develop a sleep medicine program that officials say is a response to increased awareness about how sleep deficiencies impact health. (Read the full story here.)
The 2010 election season is underway!
The candidates have announced and this week will see the first of three debates for town wide offices.
This Tuesday is the 11th annual Milton Speak Candidates Forum (learn more here). This will be followed by a debate sponsored by the League of Women Voters on April 7th (learn more here). And on April. The Milton Council on Aging will hold a debate on April 21 (learn more here).
Interview: Brian Kelley talks to author Beverly Flaxington
Milton MA Cable Access TV host Brian Kelley interviews Beverly Flaxington about her book “Understanding Other People”. Mr. Kelley asks, “Do you want to improve your communication skills?”
Basement fire damages Milton home
from The Patriot Ledge
A short circuit in the cord on a sump pump sparked a fire that damaged a Lyman Road home Sunday. (Read the full story here.)
Brief bit: Status of Turner’s Pond
This weather has not been terribly helpful where Turner’s Pond is concerned. Work was suspended on the path being replaced with crushed stone due to the winter and the area has been sealed off.
In a short email Dave Perdios indicated that an assessment was being done do determine how badly recent weather may have damaged the path. Work should start-up shortly and with luck the path will be opened in early May.