The Boston Globe published a profile of Milton resident John Fish, one of the primary boosters for Boston making an Olympic bid. The Globe reports: “He seems now an unstoppable force in town, a power almost without peer in construction, commerce, and charity, and the engine behind an idea that divides the city but which he thinks could define it — the 2024 Olympic bid.” You can find the article here.
Reception for Abby Park muralists
Abby Park invites you to meet the artists who painted a mural on the outside wall of the restaurant. A reception in celebration of the mural will be held Thursday July 10th from 6-8pm. Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and meet local artists Sue Hoy and Vincent Crotty.
Milton Reads screens Hound of the Baskervilles at the MPL
A Sherlock Holmes classic launches the Milton Reads film series on Tuesday, July 8. A free film, The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939) will air at 6:30 p.m. in the Keys Community Room (lower level) of the Milton Library, 476 Canton Avenue in Milton. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Library, is open to the public. This film is part of the Milton Reads special events.
Milton Obituaries
Following is a current list of obituaries for people who lived, worked, or were connected to Milton in some way:
Sand Art Fun for Teens
On Thursday, July 31 from 6 to 8pm, join the teen department at the Milton Public Library for some Sand Art Fun! All materials will be provided and you’ll get to take home your Sand Art creation. There will also be snacks available. Come hang out and unleash your creative side. Open to any teens entering grades 6 to 12 in the fall.
Reminder: New Trash Pickup Schedule begins this week
Starting June 30, 2014 the Town of Milton, Department of Public works will implement a new 2 day collection service for all trash, recycling and yard waste. You can find the street schedule here. The DPW has also published a yard waste schedule here. More information about changes in trash collection can be found here.
Illegal fireworks in Boston ignite a cry of protest in Milton
from The Boston Globe
A booming problem in Boston has now roared its way into Milton.
Noisy illegal fireworks in Mattapan are seemingly louder and more frequent this summer than in previous years, and the displays have sparked complaints from Milton suburbanites who live just over the town line. (Read the full story here.)
Fashion Design Class for Teens
On Thursday, July 24 from 6 to 8pm, the Milton Public Library will host Fashion Design Classes taught by designer, Amanda Bartlett, founder of Amanda Catherine Custom Design and an art teacher in Scituate. From the Fashion Runway to the Fashion Rack: How does a fabulous dress make it from a simple pencil sketch to hitting the floors of Nordstrom???
2014 Milton Reads “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes”
The game’s afoot!
Milton Reads’ 2014 book choice is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Now summer reading begins. Watch for free special films to run on selected Tuesdays in July and August.
Collages by Michmerhuizen on exhibit at MPL
Artist Rosemarie Ferraro Michmerhuizen will display her work during the month of July in the Wotiz Gallery. Her collages have been highly praised for their originality, evocative depth, and emotional range.
Officials seek to revive Hendries mixed use proposal
by Frank Schroth
It wasn’t the first item on the agenda but it was the most surprising. Chair of the Planning Board, Alex Whiteside, apprised the board of an effort to resuscitate a mixed used proposal for the Hendries site. The effort is a last ditch attempt by officials to leverage the town’s ownership of a small parcel of the property toward a development they believe will be in the best interests of the town.