by Frank Schroth
The Salute to Joe Manning scheduled for April 10th has been cancelled. Ed Duffy informed the Board of Selectmen of this at their session earlier this week. Mr. Duffy said that in lieu of the “Salute” an event will be held on the Town Green in front of Town Hall in about 6 weeks.
Fuller Village is offering a water babies swim class for tots age 6 -18 months. The class is designed to introduce water acclimation and safety techniques through songs, toys and body movement. Join the fun and interact with other babies in our beautiful, heated, shallow water pool.
Posted in celebration of national poetry month. If you have a favorite poem, please email it to frank@mytownmatters.com.
I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud by William Wordsworth
In honor of National Health Care Decisions Day there will be a “End of Life” Planning Forum held at the Quincy Neighborhood Club on Wednesday April 16 from 9:00 – 11:00. The comprehensive panel discussion will feature:
Notice from the Town Clerk
Wednesday, April 9, 2014 is the last day to register to vote for the upcoming Annual Town Election on april 29, 2014. The Town Clerk’s Office will be open on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 from 8am to 8pm.
Milton’s own “Job Doctor” Roni Noland has the right prescription every Wednesday morning to remedy any questions and concerns you may have with your job search. Stop by the Milton Public Library at 476 Canton Avenue for a brief career strategy session with this professional coach between 10:30 and 12 Noon in the second floor reference area.
The inaugural “Run Milton 2014, Half Marathon sponsored by Milton Boot Camp” will take place Saturday, April 5, 2014, at 10:00am. The race starts at Fontbonne Academy. Runners will enjoy your support. Please click “Read more” for a shot of the route. There a number of great spots along the way to take it in.
Brendan McLaughlin, President of the Neponset River Watershed Association, read the following letter at yesterday evening’s meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
Dear Mr. Keohane,
Taber Keally of the Neponset River Watershed Association Board of Directors spoke at your March 4th meeting about the proposal by Milton Falls, LLC to swap land which they presently own along the Neponset for land owned by the Mass Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) downstream.
Here is a nice shot by Daryl Warner of the moon over Milton. We welcome your photos. Please email to frank@mytownmatters.com.
photo by Daryl Warner
Posted in celebration of national poetry month. If you have a favorite poem, please email it to frank@mytownmatters.com.
Grass by Carl Sandburg
Following the jump is a nice, short profile of the Friends of the Blue Hills. Among their many activities is trail maintenance. You can learn about what they do and how to get involved.