RRP International Publishing is proud to announce two new releases this January by author Suzette Martinez Standring: The Art of Opinion Writing and a re-issue The Art of Column Writing.
Standring, a widely syndicated columnist with GateHouse Media and former president of The National Society of Newspaper Columnists, has written a new journalism guidebook, The Art of Opinion Writing: Insider Secrets from Top
Op-Ed Columnists.
It’s still cold and the Neponset is still frozen. We welcome your photos. You can email to frank@mytownmatters.com. Click on the image for a larger view.
photo by Frank Schroth
from The Patriot Ledger
Kendra Cunningham and Shea Spillane, two comediennes with South Shore roots, are creating a lot of laughter while on the way up in the comedy world. Both competed in the recent Boston Comedy Festival. (Read the full story here.)
Commentary by Frank Schroth
Let’s start with the good news. At least one member of the Planning Board believes that the board should be engaged in planning. When the topic of Milton’s Housing Production Plan came up at the most recent meeting of the Planning Board, it was Ms. Innes who said, “We need a plan to get this [the housing production plan] done. It’s just hanging out there.” One out of five is . . . frankly, a pretty poor statement on how the current board supports and advances the goals of the Planning Office. “The primary focus of the Planning Office is to concentrate on economic development, housing strategy, and open space issues” according to its web site. How can you tell?
HAMADE, Kamel Of Beirut, Lebanon who was killed trying to protect the patrons of his restaurant, Taverna du Liban, in Kabul, Afghanistan when the restaurant was attacked by Taliban terrorists on January 17, 2014. He is the beloved husband of Nabila Hamade of Beirut, Lebanon, the dear son of Nadia Hamade of Milton, MA; the loving father of Muna Hamade of London, UK and Teema Hamade of Dubai, UAE; the dear brother of Dr. Zuhayr Hemady, and Dr. Faisal Hamada of Milton, MA,
You know it is cold when even flowing water freezes. We welcome your photos. Please email to frank@mytownmatters.com.
photo by Frank Schroth
The Milton School Committee will be meeting on Wednesday, January 29nd in the Milton High School Library. The agenda includes but is not limited to: a Pierce Site Council Presentation, a discussion of Technology Plan, and FY15 budget, fees, and capital requests. You can find the complete agenda for this and all municipal meetings here.
from Wicked Local Milton
Senior guard David Harrison had 30 points in leading Weymouth to a 70-63 road win over Milton Friday night. Senior Stephen Karlberg added 16 points for the Wamps and Matt Papalambros had 15 for the Wildcats. You can find a nice portfolio of game photos here.
The only organization approved by the American Bar Association of offer certification in the area of elder law – has announced that Philip D. Murphy, JD, LLM in Taxation of Milton, MA has successfully completed its examination leading to such certification.