Some frank thoughts traffic & parking

Commentary by Frank Schroth

Last week the Master Plan committee asked for community input on “Which transportation improvements do you feel are most important to make?” It was the third in a series of questions they’re asking of residents as they conclude the information gathering phase of drafting a new master plan. But to know what improvements are most important assumes one knows what improvements are available, are there any?

Congratulations Eliza O’Donnell! Grand Prize RING Award winner

by Frank Schroth

Award winning photo by Eliza O’Donnell

Eliza O’Donnell, a rising 8th grader at PIERCE MIDDLE SCHOOL, received a Grand Prize RING Award for Photography 7-9 in the first of what soon will be many RING Awards presented by Ringling College of Art + Design, in Sarasota, FL.

Black Velvet Band Weds, 8/6 cancelled

The Black Velvet Band Sponsored by Representative Walter Timilty has been cancelled for tomorrow night (Weds). It has been rescheduled for Aug 27th.

Concert will be held from 6:00PM – 7:30PM  at the Baron Hugo Gazebo on the Town Green at the Town Hall

DPW Notice: New yard wast schedule now available

Notice from Milton DPW

The New Yard Waste Collection Calendar and Schedule is NOW available.

The new yard waste collection calendar with additional information regarding the recycling center
and hazardous material day has been mailed out. 

Master Plan question 4: How to support home improvements while protecting town’s character

Following is the fourth in a series of weekly questions from the Master Plan Committee. Your input is valued. Please post a comment (full names required) or send an email to the committee.

How should Milton address the issue of non-conforming uses so that owners are supported in their efforts to make improvements, but the Town’s character is protected and preserved?

Information boards are on display at Town Hall and the Milton Public Library.

Timilty advocates for Trailside Museum

by Frank Schroth

Representative Walter F. Timilty, a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, announced that on July twenty- ninth the House of Representatives voted to override the gubernatorial veto of Line Item2810-0100, of the “DCR Seasonals” budget.

Works of Abraham Solzman on display at MPL

During the month of August, the Milton Public Library will host artist Abraham Salzman, a Milton resident, in the Wotiz Gallery on the first floor. Mr. Salzman was born in Cuba from Russian parents. He has evolved his own brand of artwork into something he calls “Imaginary Expressionism.”

Obituaries

Following is a list of obituaries for people who lived, worked, or were connected to Milton:

  • Elizabeth Hebard, a longtime resident who moved to Yarmouth, will be remembered at St. Agatha’s on Thursday. (Full obituary)