by Mike Maholchic
Richard Neely, chairman of the Town Government Study Committee was the speaker at the Milton Rotary Club on March 11, 2015. Mr. Neely is a former selectman and former chairman of the Warrant Committee, who brings a wealth of experience in town government to the effort to bring it up to date.
by Annie Davis
Rowing. One of the toughest sports. Rowers will tell you that real athletes row and all others just play games. Come learn about it Sunday, March 15, 2-3:30 PM at the Milton Public Library.
Milton Crew is partnering with the library’s Milton Reads and will be at the library so that you can learn about the sport of rowing and find out about opportunities to row and watch rowing.
Preschoolers, Sabella Adelson (Roslindale) and Clara Cullinan (Milton) had a blast in the Teddy Bear Tea Party in their Tent!
Every week, the Preschool and Pre-K classes at St. Mary’s study a new letter of the alphabet. To celebrate “T” week in Preschool, Mrs. Furey’s class held a “Teddy Bear Tea Party in a Tent!” They each colored their own teddy bear necklaces, snacked on Teddy Grahams, and pretended to drink tea, all while camping out in a giant tent in the classroom!
Local yoga teacher Fran Karoff is hosting a series of Friday morning yoga classes at the First Congregatioal Church on five consecutive Fridays from 8:45 – 10 a.m. The dates are March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17. Email fran.karoff@gmail.com if you are interested in registering.
from Wicked Local Milton
You don’t need to board a plane to get a taste of Ireland in the next few days. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, attend the Irish Film Festival, read the new book, “Boston Irish,” by Hingham photographer Bill Brett or attend a musical performance or parade. (Read the full story here.)
The following was submitted by the candidate
I am pleased to announce that I am running for a position as Milton Library Trustee. My love of books and my staunch belief that public libraries are an essential element of communities power my commitment to our own library. With a family history in Milton going back to my grandparents raising their family in a home off of Edge Hill Road, I was delighted to be able to get back to my roots, relocating to Milton last year.
Don’t miss MAC’s spring concert series loaded with local artists who shape the music climate in Boston and beyond.
Vapors of Morphine with Franc Graham (Friday March 20)
Vapors of Morphine grace the MAC stage with members of the late, great Mark Sandman’s legendary band, Morphine. The Vapors honor the legacy of its predecessor while staking out their own territory.
by Frank Schroth
The DPW may receive much needed funding from two sources according to Joe Lynch who appeared before the Warrant Committee. He was present with town engineer John Thompson to discuss a number of articles and during the conversations noted that it is expected that Milton will receive a significantly higher level of Chapter 90 funding.
The following was submitted by the candidate
I am very pleased to announce my candidacy for re-election as one of your Milton Public Library Trustees. I enjoy serving as a Milton Library Trustee. As Past-President of both the Milton Library Foundation and the Milton Foundation for Education, and an Overseer of the BIDH-Milton, I have demonstrated my long-standing commitment to supporting Milton organizations that have important impacts on all segments of our community.
At its annual meeting, the Board of Directors of the Milton Library Foundation (“MLF”) today announced the election of new officers and board members who will begin their terms effective immediately. Each board member serves a three year term.
The Milton Board of Selectmen will be meeting this evening, Thursday, March 12 at 7:00PM in the Cronin Conference Room at Town Hall. The agenda includes but is not limited to a discussion of The Plate/Liquor license home rule petition, an annual report on Ulin Rink from Curry College, and a discussion of Chap 40B/1.5% land determination.