by Jeffrey Stoodt
On Saturday, November 8 Milton’s night life gets a shot in the arm with the appearance at the Milton Art Center of singer-songwriter Sara Hickman.
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Thanksgiving Turkey Trot at Turners to benefit Dana Farber
Come one come all to this years 14th annual Turkey Trot. The trot is set for Thanksgiving morning at 8:00 a.m. This 5k trot starts and finishes at Turners Pond (central Ave side.) Please come and run or walk this very fun event. This years turkey trot is in memory of Theresa Singer Haley a resident of Milton
A look back at the Monster Dash
Here is a slide show of photos by local photographer John Gillooly from last week end’s Monster Dash that capture the joy and excitement of the event. We thank John for allowing us to share them. It was all good fun and we can’t wait for next year!
First Parish Milton to celebrate Remembrance Sunday on 11/2
In many cultures, the end of October and the beginning of November is marked by events that celebrate and remember the transitions from life to death with Halloween, All Souls Day, All Saints Day, Dia de los Muertos, and Samhain.
Youth Trail Run for students in Gr 1-8
The Milton High School Cross Country team is hosting at Youth Trail Run on Sunday, November 16th. The race, to be held at Turner’s Pond, will be open to any student in Grades 1 to 8. There will be a one-mile race for 1st & 2nd graders; a 1.5 mile race for 3rd – 5th graders, and a 2.5 mile race for 6th-8th graders.
Yard Waste Collection Notice (extra pickup added)
Notice from the Milton DPW
Please be advised that the Yard Waste collection for November will take place the weeks of
- Wednesday and Thursday – November 5 and November 6
- Wednesday and Thursday – November 12 and November 13 (added to the November Schedule)
- Wednesday and Thursday – November 19 and November 20
DPW Notice: Veteran’s Day will not impact trash pickup
To All Milton Residents,
Please be advised that the new Trash, Recycling and Yard Waste collection schedule will no longer have delays due to the Veterans Day holiday occurring on a Tuesday November 11, 2014.
2014 Fall Town Meeting – Day 2: Condos receive green light; Fire space update; and oh those easements
by Frank Schroth
Milton has a new condominium/ townhouse bylaw for the St Pius property at 365 Brush Hill Road. In introducing the bylaw, Alex Whiteside, Chair of the Planning Board, said that the bylaw developed out of “intensive negotiations between the developer, Northland Development, the abutters, and the Planning Board.” Ned Corcoran, a town meeting member and the attorney representing Northland, presented the proposal, which calls for 36 townhouse units to be built on the site.
Brief bits: DCHD approves Milton Housing Production Plan, BoS votes demolition bid for Hendries
by Frank Schroth
The Selectmen have received notice from Department of Housing and Community Development (DCHD) that their Housing Production Plan has been approved. This brings the town one step closer to being able to rebuff unwanted 40B proposals. The effective date is October 22, 2014.
For Hallowe’en, Milton Public Library presents . . . Cosplay 2014!
by Annie Davis
Cosplay is coming to Milton tomorrow! Cosplay is a kind of costume play, in which participants called cosplayers wear costumesand fashion accessories to represent a specific character or a concept. For their inspiration, cosplayers usually use manga and anime, comic books and cartoons, video games, and live-action films. But they might do just about anything!