by Frank Schroth
The Board of Selectmen met In a cramped room off the high school lobby in advance of Thursday’s town meeting session. In a decision likely to frustrate neighbors looking for some movement on Hendries, the board postponed the hearing regarding the demolition until they meet on the 20th, stating there wasn’t enough time given town meeting. Former Planning Board member Pete Jackson appeared and offered comments on the current status.
Come join Artspace Milton, the Mary M. B. Wakefield Charitable Trust, and Sustainable Milton in a creative celebration of love for Your Mother Earth.
Mayfest 2014 will provide families with an afternoon of live music, including Milton’s own Franc Graham Band, and art activities to exercise imaginations and demonstrate our appreciation for the wonderful world we live in.
News release from Beth Deaconess Milton
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton (BID-Milton) is offering mini-grants in amounts ranging from $500 up to $1,500 to residents, local service agencies, non-profit organizations, Boards of Health, coalitions and community groups to address specific community health needs outlined in the hospital’s 2014 Community Health Needs Assessment.
from Wicked Local Milton
A Milton real estate firm is seeking a liquor license for a restaurant it hopes to open at 554 Adams St. in East Milton Square, the site of the old State Theater, then the Milton Cinema. (Read the full story here.)
from Wicked Local Milton
It’s never too late for the first.
The Milton High girls lacrosse team picked up its first win of the season – actually its first win since the 2012 campaign – by beating Weymouth, 11-9, on Thursday. (Read the full story here.)
by Frank Schroth
When it comes to Town Meeting, you never know what is going to trigger a vigorous discussion. At last Tuesday night’s session it was Milton’s leash law, whether or not to capitalize the word “enterprise” when referring to a fund, and a motion to deny an appropriation for studying the potential uses of the DPW yard that resulted in a standing vote. That last being Article 17, articles 6 – 16 all passed.
by Frank Schroth
The Warrant Committee report contained in the 2014 Town Warrant states:
Looking ahead to FY16 it is clear that the Town has reached the end point of being able to fund department budgets without an operational override.
by Frank Schroth
At tonight’s session of Town Meeting the committee appointed to study Milton’s Fire Department needs will be giving a presentation of their report. The committee, chaired by Town Meeting Member Steve Morash, is recommending that the existing fire houses be replaced with new up to date structures. They write:
Spring at Turners – timeless. We welcome your photos. You can email them to frank@mytownmatters.com.
photo by Frank Schroth
Senator Brian A. Joyce is pleased to announce that he will hold office hours in Milton on Monday, May 19th, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the Baker Conference Room at the Town Hall, 525 Canton Avenue. “I encourage all interested constituents to attend my district office hours,” said Joyce.
This is an interesting photo of bee I never knew existed. This photo of a solitary bee comes from Kathy McDonald who notes that Solitary bees are native bees that nest underground. She adds that “they are very tolerant, we walk among them and they don’t sting.” We welcome your photos. You can email them to frank@mytownmatters.com.
photo by Kathy McDonald