At their meeting last Thursday the Board of Selectmen heard about the town of Easton’s experience with the Community Preservation Act (CPA) from the Chair of their Board of Selectmen, Colleen Corona. Ms. Corona was attending at the invitation of Selectman Keohane. Corona stated that the CPA had been beneficial to Easton and that the act had provided the town with ~$5 million to fund a variety of projects and enabled them to “control their community’s destiny.”
“Milton Faces Forward” shown on the Gazebo
By Frank Schroth
photo by Liddie Sutter
Last Friday night Artspace Milton staged the first of three slide shows on the Gazebo in front of Town Hall. Portraits of over 150 residents, town officials, and high school athletes were displayed on three screens hung in the front of the gazebo. The project, titled Milton Faces Forward, formed a collective snapshot of the town in this, its 350th anniversary year.
Historic Open House & Garden Tour to benefit Citizens for Community Preservation
News release from the Citizens for Community Preservation
The public is invited inside the 1794 Isaac Davenport Manor House at the Polly Wakefeld estate, 1465 Brush Hill Road in Milton.
On this Sunday, October 14 from 1 to 4 PM the first floor of the house, which he called his “Country Seat”, and the estate gardens will be open. The late Polly Wakefield, a Davenport descendant, left the 1707 farm house, this mansion, and a 22 acre estate and the contents, for educational purposes.
Milton Rotary Youth Programs Informational Meeting
There will be an informational meeting about Milton Rotary’s programs for students and youth at the Milton Public Library, 476 Canton Avenue, Milton on Monday, October 15, 2012 at 7 PM. The Rotary Club, a worldwide organization of business and community leaders, dedicated to “Service above self” is uniquely positioned to offer these programs, which can change the lives of those who participate.
FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Milton rallies to beat Wellesley for first victory
from Patriot Ledger
Saddled with an 0-4 record and staring at a 14-0 deficit, the Milton High football team could have packed it in Friday night. (Read the full story here.)
Group forms in response to Community Preservation Act ballot question
News release from the Preservation Without Taxation Committee
A group of Milton citizens is pleased to announce they have formed the Preservation Without Taxation (PWT) committee in response to the CPA tax ballot question that, if passed, will create a new permanent tax on Milton property owners.
Mtg Notes: School Committee 10.03.12 – Superintendent lays out plan for capping French enrollments
Update – the full text of the Superintendent’s presentation on Grade One Assignments can be found here.
At the 10/3 session of the School Committee the Superintendent presented her plan for capping the enrollment in the French Immersion program. She began with a review of why she made that recommendation. She cited recent enrollment trends which have impeded the districts “ability to provide an optimal learning environment” for all students.
Don Hussey, Author of Ticket To Ride, Speaks at Milton Public Library
Educators applaud the non-fiction book, Ticket To Ride, The Promise of America, as an inspiration to struggling students. Author Don Hussey of Hingham will share his personal story on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Keys Community Room (lower level) of the Milton Public Library located at 476 Canton Avenue, Milton.
Ticket to Ride is an unflinching memoir of a man who overcame almost impossible odds to realize the American dream as a businessman and candidate for U.S. Congress. Hussey inspires all to excel no matter what the obstacles. A book signing will follow.
Enhancing the Central Ave riverfront
submitted by Erica Mattison
On Friday September 28, 2012, a site visit was held to take a look at issues and discuss opportunities to enhance the Central Avenue Riverfront in Milton and Mattapan.
St Elizabeth’s property being fenced
by Frank Schroth
A fencing company is erecting a chain link fence around the St. Elizabeth’s rectory. No Trespassing sings have been put on the lawn. The church’s position is that the building is being removed because it will enhance the marketability of the property and that the building cannot be salvaged. It appears that the demolition will occur soon.
SC needs to vote on French cap
Commentary by Frank Schroth
At the end of July the superintendent recommended that a cap be placed on 1st enrollments in the French Immersion program. It is October and the School Committee has yet to vote on the recommendation. And, based on past comments, it is likely they will continue to kick that vote down the road when they meet this evening.