The Board of Selectmen in collaboration with the Milton Animal League have scheduled a meeting for January 23, 2014 @ 7:00pm at the Council on Aging to discuss the location of a new facility for the Milton Animal League. The parcel under consideration is located off the former landfill access road off Randolph Avenue.
This is the 2nd of several meetings to discuss the issue. Additional dates will become available when they are confirmed.
News release from Milton Committee Against Aviation Impact
Members of Milton Committee Against Aviation Impact (MCAAI), met with Patrick Lally, aide to Senator Ed Markey on January 10 to discuss concerns about excessive aircraft traffic over Milton. Newly elected Boston City Councilor Tim McCarthy, who represents the Hyde Park district of Boston, that is impacted by the same flight routes., also attended the meeting.
The Forbes House Museum celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2014 with new and expanded programs, events and exhibits. This is a momentous year! Join us in celebrating a half century of preserving and sharing this historic landmark with residents of Milton, Greater Boston and beyond!
by Frank Schroth
Several items and issues were discussed at last week’s School Committee meeting in addition to the teacher’s contract and cuts required to meet a budget request from the Warrant Committee. These include but were not limited to a discussion of including speech as a requirement for graduation, scheduled info night of kindergarten and first grade, and a restoration of personnel through the end of the fiscal year.
We are sorry to report that the Honorable Robert H. Quinn has passed away. He was a former Attorney General of the Commonwealth and champion of the Quinn bill among many other accomplishments. You can find his death notice after the jump (Click “read more”) You can find the Globe obituary here.
Bob Quinn about whom the MPD posted on the FB page, “[He] was a man who never stopped fighting for higher education, especially for people in society who had difficulty achieving this goal. Rest in Peace General, you will be missed….”
Teen Friday Flick – Friday January 31, 2014, 3pm – 5pm
Once a month, an after school movie is shown in the library for teens. Four movie choices have been posted on Facebook, Tumblr, and at the library in the teen room. Cast your vote at any of these locations. Friday Flicks are after school for students in grades 6-12. Admission is free and snacks will be provided. Please contact Amy Rosa, Teen Librarian, at (617) 698-5757 or aboivin@ocln.org with questions or comments. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
from Boston.com
BC Adams Street LLC, an affiliate of Beacon Communities LLC, has sold the Baker Chocolate Factory apartment complex in Boston to an affiliate of Fairfield Residential, for just over $24.1 million, said a broker involved in the transaction. (Read the full story here.)
Milton DPW apologizes for the recent delays in both Trash and Recycling collections over the past week or so.
Working with our contractor, Waste Management we have worked out a plan of action to remedy the current situation. Please click “Read more” for details.
Notice from the Office of the Town Clerk
Milton Town Clerk, Susan M. Galvin, is announcing that nomination papers for both Town Wide and Town Meeting Representative Members will be available on Monday, Jan. 13, 2014 at the Office of the Town Clerk. The annual Town Election will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2014.
Reverse Raffle and Gala Auction for Extending Care Through Community Health Workers
On February 6, 2014, the Neighborhood Club in Quincy will host the 4th annual Saint Rock Haiti Foundation (SRHF) Reverse Raffle and Gala Auction at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $100 each and include a light buffet and a chance for the reverse raffle.Only 500 tickets will be sold and the grand prize is $10,000.
from The PatrtiotLedger.com
Blue Hills Regional Technical School is accepting applications for residential and commercial additions, alterations and repairs for the 2014-15 school year. (Read the full story here.)