“Learning Through Play” Play Groups

The Milton Early Childhood Alliance is pleased to, once again, offer our “Learning Through Play” play groups for young children. These play groups will be led by Dotty Alexander, M.Ed., a Curry College Early Education and Care Faculty Member along with Curry College Education students.

NOTE: MPL Job Doctor change in hours

“Starting Monday, September 24th, from 11 AM to 12:30 PM, Roni Noland, also known as “The Job Doctor,” will be available to assist job seekers at the Milton Public Library. (Please note this is a change from Roni’s previous Wednesdays.)

New restaurant coming: Steel & Rye

A new restaurant is coming to the Central Ave. business district. It will be at 95 Eliot Street next to Cakes. There are not a lot of details available; but we do know that it is being run by Christopher Parson who ran the well regarded Parsons Table in Winchester. And it is not likely to open until October. Whatever. . . the name is kind of cool.

Milton Reads! 2012 Open House today @ MPL

Milton Reads! 2012, a community wide reading initiative being put on by the Milton Library, Friends, and other local organziations is hosting an Open House at the Milton Public Library today from 2:00-4:00PM.

from the Milton Reads Committee –  Please join us this Saturday at the Milton Public Library Milton Reads! One Book One Town kick-off event!

Discussions between Connelly and Planning Board re: Hendries to continue

by Frank Schroth

It isn’t over ’til it’s over or, where the planning board is concerned, until the decision to deny is signed.

The Planning Board voted 3-1 to deny a special permit for the proposal Connelly put forward for redeveloping the Hendries property. Bernie Lynch was the dissenting vote. (View post here.) However, the decision resulting from that vote made on 8/24 has not been signed by the board and Chairman Whiteside informed the board that Connelly has asked them to put off the vote.

Fall Swim Lessons at Fuller Village

Fuller Village is offering beginner and intermediate level swim lessons, with sessions starting at the end of September and running through December. Lessons are held on Thursdays at 1:00 and 1:30, Fridays at 4:30 and 5:00 and Saturdays at 10:00 and 10:30. Cost is $65/session. Family discounts apply. Please call Kara Bligh for more information 617 361-7196.

Fontbonne students recognize first responders

News release from Fontbonne Academy

In honor of September 11th radio stations, newspapers, and television programs reflected on the events of 2001. On her way to school, a Fontbonne Academy senior, Maretta Morovitz, was listening to the Karson and Kennedy morning show on Mix 104.1.

Temple Shalom hosts Yizkor Service

Temple Shalom of Milton will host a Community Yizkor (Memorial) Service on Yom Kippur evening, Wednesday, Sept. 26th, at approximately 5:45 p.m. The entire community is invited to attend, and no High Holiday tickets are required.

Stoughton outruns Milton

from BostonHerald.com

Stoughton topped Milton, 19-41, yesterday in a Hockomock League girls cross country meet. The Black Knights’ Amy Kelly was the race winner with a time of 21 minutes, 9 seconds. (Read the full story here.)