The New Kid
This is the latest in a series of art works created by students of FAVA (The Friends and Advocates for the Visual Arts). This week’s work is a cartoon strip by Ella Zimmerman, a 2nd grader at the Glover Elementary School.
from The Boston Globe
Trish Karter, the cofounder and chief executive of Dancing Deer Baking Co. for 15 years, resigned yesterday, saying she hopes to pursue passions outside baking. (Read the full story here.)
Last night the Board discussed several possible articles for inclusion in a warrant for a Special Town Meeting tentatively scheduled for September 20th.
by Kevin Olivieri
(MILTON) On Saturday, June 19, the Lennon Senior Division Championship matched up the #1 Seed Diamondbacks vs. the #3 Seed Rockies. The Rockies returned to the championship for the third straight year and hoped to repeat as champions.
(from L to R) Hubie Jones, Bob Turner, and Jeff Stone
Milton resident Bob Turner was recently honored at “Celebrating Pathblazers in Diversity,” an event sponsored by the Jewish Alliance for Law & Social Action. Mr. Turner is co-director of Commonwealth Compact,
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
The Milton firefighter who was fired for insubordination and unbecoming conduct – after being shot while off duty last December – has withdrawn his Civil Service appeal.
Instead, Joseph Fasano will go into arbitration with the town, his attorney said. (Read the full story here.)
The House finally took action and voted 150-1 to ban texting while driving and require that people who turn 75 renew their licenses in person and have their eyesight checked every 5 years. Drivers under the age of 18 are banned from using cell phones except in the case of an emergency and all drivers regardless of age are banned from texting.
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
A developer wants to tear down the long-vacant Hendries Ice Cream plant and replace it with a structure housing 38 condominiums and about 4,000 square feet of commercial space, according to Milton Planning Director William Clark. (Read the full story here.)
We thought the hard-fought, narrowly won elections were behind us. Then The Milton Times arrived on our doorstep last Thursday with a profile of Selectman Bob Sweeney. It is a good profile of a good man who has a history of service to the town. A couple of comments, however, gave us pause to reflect.
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
For the second time in five years, vandals set fire to the picturesque bridge at Popes Pond earlier this month, and selectwoman Marion McEttrick wants to do more to protect the popular conservation area. (Read the full story here.)
Following is an article from today’s Wicked Local on school residency. This is an issue that has been percolating in Milton for a while. Town Meeting Member James Mullen first raised the issue a few years ago. Ms. Gormley’s administration has focused attention on it and we sat down with Assistant Superintendent Phelan earlier this year to review the status.