by Frank Schroth
Town Meeting had a lengthy discussion on an article seeking to petition the legislature for a liquor license that could be awarded to a restaurant being proposed in East Milton. Yesterday the State House News Service reported that Governor Patrick has proposed lifting the cap on liquor licenses for all Massachusetts cities and town. What does this mean for Milton?
Last Saturday the weather cooperated just long enough for Mayfest 2014, an event on the grounds of the Wakefield Estate that celebrated Mother Earth and mothers everywhere. Music, art activities, art from recycled materials, educational displays, and an array of banners created from recycled bags were all part of a wonderful day.
Tucker Elementary School French Immersion Teacher Shelagh Frossard was recently notified that she has been selected for the annual New Teacher Commendation for 2014. This award recognizes demonstrated excellence in foreign language teaching.
On May 4, 2014, St. Michael’s parishioners celebrated Earth Day by gathering together and educating young people on environmental protection and responsibility. Marilyn Cheney, St. Michael’s Director of Children’s Education, and parishioner Barb Phinney performed a skit for young parishioners about littering and the overuse of plastic.
Friday June 6, 2014, 3pm – 5pm Teen Friday Flicks
Once a month, an after school movie is shown in the library for teens. Movie choices have been posted on Facebook, Tumblr, and at the library in the teen room.
Two local librarians – one from the public schools and one from the public library – have been collaborating on a special project which aims to educate students about the vast resources available to them at the Milton Public Library and its website.
photo by Frank Schroth
The 36th Annual Varsity Letter Banquet will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 6:00 pm in the Copeland Field House at Milton High School (doors open at 5:30 pm). Please plan to join us as we honor our varsity letter winners and teams. The Banquet committee is currently seeking volunteers to plan this event.
from WCVB
If you use the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, get ready to fork over a little more. (Read the full story here.)
by Frank Schroth
Article 17, a $35K appropriation for a study of the DPW yard that had been ricocheting around town meeting for the last couple sessions was quickly dispatched with early last night. The Selectmen submitted the article but a motion had been made to have the study done by a committee appointed by the Town Moderator rather than the DPW director. Katie Conlon, Chair of the Selectmen, said the board respected the decision of Town Meeting and would work with the committee. She made a friendly amendment to have the funds spent by the committee, not the board. The amendment was accepted and the article passed.