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.
Milton’s Tavern Days – remember those?
Monthly Archives: October 2013
Mtg notes: BoS 10.24.13 – DOR presents Financial report, “Milton is at a crossroads”
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.
On your monsters…get spooky… Monster Dash!
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!
Plans uncertain for $1 million state infrastructure grant in Milton
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.)
Education Secretary Malone pays a visit to MHS
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.
Andrea Gordon feted at Library Foundation’s annual literary gala
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.
Quote for the day 10.25.13
“Andrea has been a guiding light.”
– Gene Boylan, member, Milton Library Foundation
Mr. Boylan was honoring Andrea Gordon, honoree at Foundation’s Literary Gala. See related post here.
Milton begins next step of master plan process
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
Updates to Milton neighborhoods may be on the horizon, with Milton officials kicking off the second phase of their master planning process on Monday. (Read the full story here.)
Artful Tales: The real scoop, and some fiction, about the Gardner Museum heist
The topic of Milton Reads 2013! was the Gardner Heist. This post from the Patriot Ledger highlights a show and a couple of books related to the crime. You can find it here.
Ah, the Mattapan trolley
In a piece titled, Marty Walsh On Improving Transportation, Parking In Boston, WBGH reporter Sarah Birnbaum discusses transportation access into Boston and challenges presented by T connections required to get where your going and the alternative – driving. The Mattapan line is featured and at the end of the piece Milton resident Jay Fundling points out the special charm the trolly’s short trip to Ashmont provides. You can hear and read the story here.