Do you know where in Milton this is? Let us know if you think you know and thank you Bob for the photo. Please click on the image for a larger view. We welcome your photos. Please send to frank@mytownmmatters.com.
photo by Bob Hannigan
The next Milton High School Boosters “Cans for Cats” can & bottle recycling drive will be held on Saturday, November 2nd, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Milton High School. The cheerleaders will be at the front entrance of the high school, 25 Gile Road, to collect your 5 cent cans and bottles to redeem them for cash. All funds earned will support their program. Please stop by and support your Wildcats with your can donations. Go Wildcats!
from The Boston Globe
Bob and Jean Hannon of Milton have attended hundreds of Red Sox games, including all four Boston-St. Louis World Series match ups. (Read the full story here. Note, subscription required for full article)
from Wicked Local Milton
The Milton Chamber of Commerce hosted the second annual Halloween Stroll on Saturday in East Milton Square. The event gives kids the opportunity to trick-or-treat during the day. (Read the full story here.)
from Boston.com
The Milton Art Center may face difficult financial times with a looming increase in the rent it pays for a town-owned building. According to Joan Clifford, executive director of the center, the rent has been at $500 a month for the last two years, thanks in part to nearly $20,000 the center spent on renovations. (Read the full story here.)
Jeremiah Smith Tavern
There is an excellent piece on the Historical Society’s web site about the taverns of Milton. There were quite a few. You can find the article by Linda Pirie here.
by Frank Schroth
At last Thursday’s meeting of the Board of Selectmen Zack Blake and Melinda Ordway from the MA Department of Revenue discussed the findings of their Financial Management Review report requested by the Board of Selectmen and School Committee on a recommendation from the Town Government Study Committee.
Monster Dash is tomorrow! Online registration is closed but you can sign up on site. You can do it!
Put on your best costume! Lace up your fastest sneakers! It’s time for Milton Foundation for Education’s 15th Annual Milton Monster Dash – 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run!
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
A $1 million state infrastructure grant meant to connect two Milton business districts may no longer be available, after an unexpected state review.
The grant was part of $38 million in state funding promised for 26 projects in late 2012, all under the MassWorks Infrastructure Project banner. (Read the full story here.)
by Frank Schroth
Education Secretary Matthew Malone
Matthew Malone, Secretary of Education for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, paid a visit to Milton High School yesterday morning. In his remarks to the admistration, staff, and students while on his tour he touched on all aspect of education from elementary through high school and all dimensions of the learning environment.
by Frank Schroth
It was quite an evening for the Milton Public Library. The Milton Library Foundation hosted their annual fundraising event at Lombardo’s and several hundred turned out to demonstrate their support for the community institution. The evening featured a talk by renowned author Tom Perotta, a “Fund a need” auction in support of technology, and a tribute to Andrea Gordon. Ms. Gordon, a professional librarian, longtime trustee of the library, and founder of the Library Foundation is the first person to be so honored at this event.