News release from the Office of Senator Brian A. Joyce
Senator Brian A. Joyce recently spoke with a group of reporters from around the world who are being hosted by the U.S. State Department as part of the Foreign Press Centers’ press tour for the presidential election. The Senator met with the journalists and students on Boston University’s campus to discuss Romney’s term as governor, Joyce’s experience working with Scott Brown
In the world of Truvy’s local-homegrown beauty salon, six very different women come together to share their secrets, fears and love for one another while engaging the audience in hysterical and neighborly gossip.
Boston.com recently published a lengthy feature on Best Places to Work in the Boston area. We were not surprised to learn that the Fruit Center Marketplace was among businesses cited in the “Top medium workplaces” category. It ranks fourth. Congratulations to the management team and staff at the Fruit Center. You can find their citation here.
Commentary by Frank Schroth
The election results provided a reminder that this is still Massachusetts. Had Capuano beaten Coakley, Brown may never have happened. Senator Brown, a good, strong, moderate Republican was a deviation in the natural political course of events. The course has corrected itself. As the headline in today’s Globe stated. “Hard Mass. race ends in victory for liberalism.” And so the liberal Kennedy legacy endures. Massachusetts likes its Republicans as Governors not Senators. Massachusetts may see more of Scott Brown . . . in a different seat. But enough of that. Let’s look at the CPA.
by Frank Schroth
Milton voters have turned back the ballot question seeking to have the town join the Community Preservation Act. It was 8255 against to 6454 in support. Warren won Milton over Senator Scott Brown and won the state. She is currently giving her acceptance speech. She is the first woman senator in the history of the Commonwealth.
from The Patriot Ledger
Voter turnout has picked up again at polling places around the South Shore after lines had slowed to a trickle by mid-afternoon. (Read the full story here.)
Milton Soccer spring registrtation is open for both their Travel Soccer League and Youth Development league. Please click “Read more” for program feature and more information.
from The Milton View / Phil Matthews
Twelve years ago the Massachusetts legislature passed the Community Preservation Act. Its purpose is to assist Massachusetts communities in preserving their history and open spaces, as well as to enhance the affordable housing stock for town residents. (Read the full story here.)
It appears that Steel & Rye, the new restaurant on Eliot Street, has had a soft opening. Eliot Street was clogged with parked cars the other night and there have been a couple of Facebook posts. It looks like any day now. They have filled out their web site which can be found here. They also have a Facebook page here. So . . . that’s exciting!
Gift Wrapping Day at Barnes & Noble, Braintree
Saturday, November 24, 10am-2pm
Get your holiday purchases gift wrapped by Milton Library volunteers & support the Friends of the Library too!
