Like puzzles and brainteasers? Up for a challenge? Then join the teen department at the Milton Public Library on Monday August 18, 2014, 6pm – 8pm for Brainteaser Night! Snacks will be provided. Bring your friends and work together to solve the craziest and mind-boggling puzzles and brainteasers!
Board of Appeals Hearing Tonight on Milton 40B project
Commentary by Frank Schroth
The Milton Board of Appeals will open a hearing this evening (Thursday, 7/24) regarding the application for a comprehensive special permit for the Hendries property. This is the next step in the proposed development of a 40B apartment complex on the site. The hearing is at 7:30 in the Blute Conference Room at Town Hall. Oddly, it appears that neither members of the Board of Selectmen or Planning Board are going to be in attendance.
Political Round-up: Mattapan’s Allen challenges Cullinane in Sept. primary
from The Dorchester Reporter
Corey J. Allen, a mainstay in the Mattapan and Dorchester neighborhood for years, is challenging Rep. Daniel Cullinane in the Democratic primary on Sept. 9 and trying hard to let people know that he’s running. (Read the full story here.)
Last week of Artspace Milton’s Summer Art Lab
ARTSPACE MILTON Summer Art Lab’s last week is BACK TO THE 60’sJoin us for a groovy time M-TH, 9a-12p
artspace02186@gmail.com or check us out on FB.
July 28-July 31 Back to the Sixties
Join us for this week as we travel back to the 60s! We will learn about and make Pop art, spin art, tie dye, games and more!
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Milton Begins Performing Gastric Sleeve Weight Loss Surgery
News release from BIDMilton
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton (BID-Milton) has expanded its nationally accredited Weight Loss Surgery Program and is now offering gastric sleeve procedures as a minimally invasive surgical option for obese patients who also have obesity-related health conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure or sleep apnea.
Map displays how rising waters may affect Boston metro area
by Frank Schroth
WGBH has created an online mapping tool to illustrate how rising waters could flood Boston. The map is based on a report from the Boston Harbor Association. These rising waters could be caused by a “rising sea level, storm surges, astronomical high tides or other causes.” The Courtland/Thistle Avenue area would be affected by a rise of 7.5′. You can find the interactive map here and a companion article here.
Pauline Wells / Devri concert re-scheduled
The concert on the town green with Devri featuring Pauline Wells has been rescheduled to August 20th at 6:00 PM.
MORE Mtg notes BoS 07.21.14 – Airplane impact committee formalized, TMM articles take shape & more
by Frank Schroth
A post yesterday regarding the Board of Selectmen’s meeting indicated that a cornucopia of items and issues were discussed. In addition to Hendries and sewer/water rates, the board also discussed articles for town meeting, received an updates from Health Director Caroline Kinsella, Senator Joyce, and Emily Innes of the Planning Board.
Riverside Theatre Works Presents An Evening with Rachel MacKenzie and Friends
Rachel MacKenzie
Riverside Theatre Works in Hyde Park closes out its 2014 concert season with a very special presentation by Rachel MacKenzie and guests on Saturday evening, August 16 at 8:00 p.m. Accompanied by pianist Ben Rauhala, Rachel and her guests will perform a mix of jazz standards, musical theater numbers, and re-imagined pop and rock music.
Community Meeting: East Milton Design Project
There will be a 2nd community meeting on the East Milton Parking and Access Design Project on August 7th from 7:00pm – 9:00pm at the Council on Aging. The meeting “will provide an evolution of the design based on hybrid alternative concept plans in light of the work that has been accomplished since the meeting on May19th.”
Mtg notes BoS 07.21.14 – Hendries bill in process, water/sewer rates discussed – and you folks with the 40 gal+ trash barrels watch out
by Frank Schroth
Last night’s selectmen’s meeting was a municipal cornucopia of discussions on issues and items from an array of elected officials and department heads. Arguably two of the more interesting may have been an update from Selectmen Chair Conlon on the Hendries development and from DPW Director Joe Lynch on possible changes to sewer and water rates.