On Monday, September 22 from 6 to 8pm, join the teen department at the Milton Public Library and celebrate your freedom to read! This kickoff celebration will feature snacks, games, discussion of your favorite graphic novels and a free book giveaway!
Meeting: Milton Citizens Against Aviation Impacts
The next meeting of Milton Citizens Against Aviation Impacts will take place on Saturday, September 13 from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Milton Public Library. ALL ARE WELCOME!
Will plug be pulled on Milton Mews 40B?
by Frank Schroth
At last week’s public forum on a Housing Production Plan it came up that the proposed 40B development on Brush Hill Road may not “go forward.” The reason for this is that there are no contracts with homeowners whose land was proposed for the development and at least one of the properties is on the open market.
It’s not too late to get a little al fresco with that & other food notes
by Frank Schroth
The weather is gorgeous this time of year and Milton residents have some excellent al fresco dining options. Here in Milton there is 88 Wharf Street which (we think) is on a rebound.
Poem for the day 09.08.14 – Coming Home in Twilight in Late Summer
It has been a while since we published a poem. A reader sent this timely one in. We welcome your poems and photos. You can email them to frank@mytownmatters.com.
Coming Home at Twilight in Late Summer
by Jane Kenyon
We turned into the drive,
and gravel flew up from the tires
like sparks from a fire. So much
Letter: Senator Joyce recaps recent legislative session
Dear Milton Neighbor,
I am happy to report that the just completed Legislative Session was among the most productive in recent memory. You will find a brief recap of our progress below.
Suffolk Resolves House offers history dating back to 1700s
from Wicked Local Milton
Greg Derr/The Patriot Ledger
The Suffolk Resolves House, the headquarters of the Milton Historical Society, was open Sunday to the public for viewing of items dating back to the 18th century. (Read the full story here.)
Sweet Frog to Host Fundraiser for Milton Art Center
Enjoy some yogurt at Sweet Frog on 355 Adams Street in Quincy on Tuesday, September 25 from 6 to 9 pm and 10% of your purchase will go to the Milton Art Center.
Songwriting Star Jill Sobule Kicks Off Milton Music Series
by Jeff Stoodt
Jill Sobule, one of the top pop singer-songwriters working today, will get the Milton Art Center’s first professional music series off to an electrifying start on Sunday, October 5 at 7 pm. She will perform songs from her latest release,
Stoughton defeats Milton 20-6
Mike Feeney charges his way into the end zone to score Milton’s only TD – photo by Roy Chambers
Stoughton defeatd Milton last night 20 – 6. Stoughton’s Brandon Swain Price had four receptions for 102 yards and a touchdown in leading Stoughton to the win. You can find game coverage from the Enterprise here, Sports photographer Roy Chambers work can be found here.
Meeting: Planning Board
The Milton Planning Board will be meeting in the Cronin Conference Room at Town Hall on Thursday, Sept 11 at 6:30. The agenda includes but is not limited to reviews / discussions of 555 Adam (East Milton Theater), 90 Reedsdale (Homes at Centre Brook), and 333 Brush Hill Rd (Brushwood Estates). They will also hold a hearing on the Oct Town Meeting warrant articles, discuss the housing production plan, and receive an update on the Master Plan. You can find the complete agenda here.