from The Boston Globe
Despite opposition from two towns and a legislative attempt to block the development, a 276-apartment complex is poised to rise on Brush Hill Road in Milton. (Read the full story here.)
Milton resident begins Peace Corps service
from Wicked Local Milton
Theresa Lewis first started thinking about joining the Peace Corps when she was a student at Milton High School. (Read the full story here.)
Assessors to begin inspections of all Milton properties
Per Department of Revenue (DOR) requirements, the Assessors have contracted with Patriot Properties Inc to begin inspecting all properties in Milton. The process will take about 3 years and be completed by the 2016 fiscal re-evaluation.
Photo for the day 07.06.13
The Milton Yacht Club is likely one of the cooler spots in town.
photo by Gene Boylan
Milton Library Hosts Cupcake Decorating Contest for Teens
Bring your creativity and frosting skills to the library on Tuesday, July 16 at 6:30 p.m. for a cupcake decorating contest! Participants will create (and eat!) cupcakes in honor of this year’s summer reading theme, Beneath the Surface. Cupcake decorators will vote on awards, including for Best Overall, Most Creative Use of Materials, Best Interpretation of Theme, and more.
Milton teen dies after bicycling group is struck by car in Arkansas
from Boston.com – Metro Desk
A teenage girl from Milton has died from injuries she sustained when she and six other bicyclists were hit by a car in rural Arkansas on Tuesday, authorities said. (Read the full story here.)
Schools have another departure: Walsh to Winchester
Sean Walsh, Human Resource Specialist for the Milton Public Schools, is leaving to become the Director of Personnel in the Winchester School System. Superintendent Gormley made the announcement in a letter to parents, guardians, and staff yesterday. Walsh started his career in the Milton Central office in 2002 after earning his MA in Education from Bridgewater State University.
Picture for the day 07.03.13
An old friend brought us some beautiful roses.
photo by Frank Schroth
DPW Notice: water service interruption area of Howe & Franklin
Notice from the Milton DPW
The Town of Milton – DPW would like to inform residents of a Water Main break on Franklin St. @ Howe St. today.
This was a totally unexpected event, and beyond our control.
State budget includes $2.78M in local funding & $5.86M in school funding for Milton
Note: The Governor has 9 days to sign this budget or send it back to the legislature. He may also exercise his line item veto power. (See related article here.)
from the Office of Senator Brian A. Joyce
Senator Brian A. Joyce joined his colleagues in the state House of Representatives and Senate in passing the conference committee report for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 budget. The budget closes a $1.2 billion budget gap and provides increased aid to students and municipalities.
Quote for the day 07.02.13
Sir, before God, I believe the hour is come. My judgment approves this measure, and my whole heart is in it. All that I have, and all that I am, and all that I hope, in this life, I am now ready here to stake upon it; and I leave off as I began, that live or die, survive or perish, I am for the Declaration. It is my living sentiment, and by the blessing of God it shall be my dying sentiment, Independence now, and Independence forever.
— John Adams as reported by Daniel Webster [The Works of Daniel Webster, 4th ed., 1:133–:36]