David Smith, founder and CEO of the Affordable Housing Institute, has written an analysis of Milton’s affordable housing efforts that is heavily researched and reflects a strong point of view. It is a multi-part feature. It was posted in September and certain issues are out of date (e.g. The Milton Mews project on Brush Hill Road is not longer in development). The first section can be found here.
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Thanks for Giving Service honors outstanding volunteers
Shown are the Outstanding Volunteer honorees, nominated by Milton faith communities and organizations, who were presented and thanked at the November 23, 2014 ecumenical Thanks-for-Giving service, organized by the Milton Interfaith Clergy Association (MICA). Thanks to St. Mary of the Hills Church for once again hosting the worship service and community supper following.
For sale: Homes built in the 1800s in Milton
from The Boston Globe
These antique homes are minutes from the town’s private academies. (Read the full story here.)
Hubert is a star, but still homeless
from The Boston Globe
On the “Adoptable Dogs” section of the Milton Animal League website, Hubert’s bio reads like a personals ad. (Read the full story here.)
The Cahill Report for 11/28/14 – a weekly update on the Milton real estate market
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Cahill Report, a weekly update on Milton real estate activity produced in partnership with Laura Cahill.
Following are a list of open houses this week end and recent real estate transactions.
THANKSGIVING FOOTBALL: Braintree runs past Milton
from Wicked Local Milton
The Braintree High football team used a punishing ground game led by senior J.P. Salisbury (21 carries for 103 yards and a touchdown) and junior Nick Martin (8 carries, 80 yards, 2 TDs) to beat Milton, 27-7. (Read the full story here.)
Phantom Gourmet: Ester In Dorchester
from WBZ
She grows her own vegetables, makes her own salt and vinegar potato chips and bakes some of the best apple crisp you’ll ever taste. Her name is Eleanor, but her restaurant is named Ester. (Read the full story and view a video here.)
Hanukah Celebration at Cong. Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills
Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills, formerly Temple Shalom of Milton and Temple Beth El of Quincy, will celebrate the Jewish holiday of Hanukah with a Community-wide Family Celebration and Fundraiser on Sunday, December 21, from 11 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. at Pierce Middle School, 451 Central Ave. (crnr. Brook Rd.), Milton.
Poem for the day 11.27.14
A Lyric Day by Robert William Service
I deem that there are lyric days
So ripe with radiance and cheer,
So rich with gratitude and praise
That they enrapture all the year.
Milton Animal League hosting holiday events
The Milton Animal League will be having their annual Milton Animal League holiday party on Sunday, December 14 from 2 – 4 PM at Cunningham Hall. They will be offering photos of your pets and/or kids with Santa,. This is always a fun event. And there’s more. . .