from The Patriot Ledger
With an assist from technology, police were able to quickly reunite a Milton teen with her missing iPhone.
Hingham Police Sgt. Steven Dearth said Patrol Officer Nicholas Smith went to the Apple Store at the Derby Street Shoppes at 5:30 p.m. Sunday to speak to a 17-year-old Milton girl about her phone, which she said was lost or stolen. (Read the full story here.)
A picture of the calm before the storm taken by Fallon Heelen. Enjoy the snow! We welcome your photos. You can email them to frank@mytownmatters.com.
photo by Fallon Heelen
February will be Fantastic, Fun and FREE in the Children’s Room at Milton Public Library! In addition to our regular storytimes on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, we have these exciting programs for the young people in your life happening during the week of February 2 – 8:
According to the Milton Police Department Facebook page there is no school tomorrow – Wednesday 1/12/14. Also, please stay off of the roads if at all possible. There was gridlock earlier this evening on Rt 28/Randolph Ave due to snow and challenges equipment operators had clearing the roads. Please cooperate and stay safe.
by Frank Schroth
The Milton High School Debate Team is developing a reputation as a tough competitor on a national level. Two members of the team, Chris Dsida and Jack Caljouw, went as far as the quarter finals in the recent Lexington Winter Invitational. The tournament, known informally as Big Lex and one of the largest in the country, draws hundreds of debaters from as far as Florida and is a qualifier for the National Tournament of Champions.
DUE TO THE SNOW STORM ON WEDNESDAY JANUARY 21 – 2014
Delay in Trash/Recycling Collections are expected on Wednesday January 22, 2014 due to the approaching snow storm. Milton DPW asks that all trash/recycling NOT BE PUT OUT ON TUESDAY NIGHT – TONIGHT – Instead place it out on Wednesday morning after 9:00 AM
photo by Joshua Touster
The Curry College Department of Fine and Applied Arts is proud to bring “Aftermath” to campus in the spring of 2014. “Aftermath” is a photographic reflection on the Boston Marathon Bombings of April 15, 2013, and how they affected both the people of Boston and professional photographer Joshua Touster. You can learn more here.
from Wicked Local Dedham
The Marauders battled back from a 13-point halftime deficit Friday to knock off Milton, 60-54. Kasey Kirby led the Marauders with 20 points while Hakeem Animashaun added 19. (Read the full story here.)
by Frank Schroth
At the most recent meeting of the Planning Board local attorneys Bob Sheffield and Ned Corcoran met to discuss proposed articles for annual Town Meeting. Both attorneys frequently represent clients before the Planning Board. Articles included but were not limited to penalties for zoning violations, medical marijuana dispensaries, amending zoning law related to non-conforming lots, and revising cluster zoning bylaw.
Eleven Milton residents are headed to Louisiana for St. Michael’s Episcopal Church’s 6th Annual Mission Trip to New Orleans. From January 25 through February 1, the group will volunteer at St. Paul’s Homecoming Center which helps rehabilitate houses, and Loaves and Fishes which provides relief to those experiencing hunger.