Photo for the day 03.04.14

Sports photographer Roy Chambers captured the Wildcat fans reaction to closing buzzer of thrilling win over Bishop Feehan. You can find more of Roy’s work here.

photo by Roy Chambers

photo by Roy Chambers

MECA seeks Professional Recognition Award nominations

The Milton Early Childhood Alliance is proud to solicit nominations for their 9th Annual MECA Professional Recognition Award.  This award is given on a yearly basis to an individual(s) who has made a meaningful contribution to the young children and families of Milton. 

Mtg notes: Planning Board 02.27.14 – Strong show of support for Thayer

by Frank Schroth

Supporters of Thayer Nursery clogged the Blute Conference Room at last Thursday night’s Planning Board session. The board held a hearing on the 7 zoning articles that will appear on the upcoming Annual Town Meeting. One of those articles is a citizens petition to change the zoning to allow Thayer to keep their landscaping business at their Hillside site. The Zoning Board of Appeals has ruled that the operation of the business is not permitted. It was the only article of the 7 to attract public comment and it attracted quite a bit.

Photo for the day 03.04.13

Our congratulations to Suzette Standring on the publication of her new book, The Art of Opinion Writing. A reception and book signing was held last Saturday at the library. The room was packed! Here is a shot of Ms. Standring and fan Elizabeth Thomas.

photo courtesy of Elizabeth Thomas

photo courtesy of Elizabeth Thomas

 

Milton parakeet revived after trip through vacuum cleaner

from Wicked Local Milton

A parakeet survived a horrifying ordeal in a vacuum cleaner in Milton.

The 8-year-old named “Birdie” crawled into a Shop-Vac on February 23, moments before her owner Marie Margarone turned it on, (Read the full story here.)

MHS Crew Information Night

Milton High School Crew was established to offer youth in the community with an opportunity to learn how to row and compete. Crew is a varsity sport. It is open to only Milton High School students (grades 9 through 12). No previous experience necessary.

SJC Chief Justice Ireland of Milton To Retire In July

from WBUR

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Roderick Ireland, the state’s first black chief justice, plans to retire this summer, as he approaches the mandatory retirement age of 70. (Read the full story here.)