News release from The Library Board of Trustees
Library patrons may have noticed a stunning addition to the grounds of the library. An American flag now flies proudly above the stone signage that faces Canton and Reedsdale. It is a great enhancement that was generously donated and installed by Driscoll Landscaping.
There will be an After School Teen Movie on Friday, Jan. 4. The Teen Services department of the Milton Public Library is hosting the after-school movie for teens and tweens. The library will screen one of the five movies; teens can see the choices and vote for their favorite by visiting the library’s teen Facebook at www.facebook.com/MiltonLibraryTeenSpace.
Dr. Jodi Hoffman, geneticist at Tufts Medical Center, will be the guest speaker at the next Temple Shalom of Milton Brunch Speaker Series on Sunday, Jan 6th, at the Pierce Middle School at 10:15 AM. Dr. Hoffman’s topic will be “What’s Hiding in Your Genes?” a discussion of the genetic disorders that can be carried by healthy Ashkenazi (Eastern and Central European) Jews.
The Patriot Ledger has an article on the Massachusetts Municipal Association pressuring state government to increase the amount allocated for maintaining local roads. This would come as good news to Milton which has a number of jaw jangling drives, not the lease of which is Central Avenue between Eliot and Brook. The deplorable condition of Milton streets was raised at a recent Selectmen’s meeting by Town Meeting Member Steve Morash who offered to build community support for improved streets. You can find the Ledger story here.
The Plate was cited in last Sunday’s Boston Globe Magazine as one of the best new restaurants in the Boston area. The citation read in part, “You might wish this little neighborhood cafe were within walking distance, but you’ll travel miles for its offerings.” But I can walk (and do) and it’s great. Also , the Globe food section today published proprietor Suzanne Lombardi’s recipe for molasses-clove cookies. You can find it here.
from The Patriot Ledger
Fans of high-scoring, offensive-minded basketball would have shielded their eyes from this one.
Those who like defense, though, might have appreciated the way the Milton High boys basketball team approached it. (Read the full story here.)
from The Patriot Ledger
t was all business for the Braintree High girls basketball team on Tuesday night, as the Wamps came in focused and prepared, and handily defeated Bay State Conference rival Milton, 68-17. (Read the full story here.)
from The Boston Herald
Gov. Deval Patrick has put his Milton mansion on the market for $1.5 million, according to his spokeswoman. (Read the full story here.)
from Patriot Ledger
An unarmed woman robbed the Citizens Bank in Milton Village on Monday.
Deputy Chief Charles Paris said Tuesday morning that a short, slender female in her mid-30s passed a note to a teller at the branch at 40 Adams St. around noon. (Read the full story here.)
Anyone who saw this woman or has info on her ID please email Milton Detective Louis Bullard. lbullard@mpdmilton.org or call 617-698-COPS (2677) or emailcrimetips@mpdmilton.org.
Following are some highlights from the Superintendent’s most recent email blast. She has discussed the tragic events and Milton Schools advice and strategies done in concert with the MPD in her last three communications.
Looking for some great books for holiday gifts? Check out the Friends of the Library Book Shop where you will find books for all your favorite readers. There’s a large selection of “like new” books published in 2011 and 2012.