Brian Kelley, host of Talk of the Town, recently produced a video of snow removal operations here in Milton. It captures the scope of the effort.. Please click on “Read more” for the video. Thanks Brian.
Brief Bits: Capital Improvement list; Milton schools S.A.T. ranking; & selling snow
by Frank Schroth
As previously reported the Board of Selectmen reviewed with the town accountant capital improvement items totaling $1,200,300 to be funded by bonding. They also reviewed ~$460K in non-bonded items. Half of the bonded amount relates to two DPW items, a bucket truck and surface drains. Of the non-bonded items ~75% are for school iPADs and updated financial software for town/schools. The Capital Improvement Committee received $5.363,027 in requests from town departments.
Senators wrap up South Shore tour with Braintree forum
from Wicked Local Milton
The State Senators’ Commonwealth Conversations Tour arrived on the South Shore Wednesday, Feb. 25 with stops at Manet Community Health Center in Quincy and SouthField in Weymouth, concluding with a public forum at Braintree Town Hall. (Read the full story here.)
MPD Notice: Stay off snow mounds
Where we see a great photo the MPD sees an accident waiting to happen. Please see the following caution (and heed it) from the Milton Police regarding “mountains of snow” at Kelly, MHS, and Andrew field (and there may be others).
ATTENTION PARENTS: We want to thank Becky Padera for capturing this picture and MTM for posting the snow farm at Kelly Field. In the past week, contractors and DPW crews have moved almost 20 tons of snow from our streets to three snow farms, Kelly Field, Edge Hill Rd by Cunningham Park and Gile Rd behind MHS. Kelly is the largest and stands out to the human eye. This definitely has a curiosity factor.
Photo for the day 02.27.15
It’s back!. Rob Milt is no doubt one of many for whom this rolling antique is a sight for sore eyes. The trolley started up earlier this week ahead of schedule. We welcome your photos. You can email them to frank@mytownmatters.com.
photo by Rob Milt
Swing into Spring with the Quincy Choral Society
Chase Old Man Winter away when the Quincy Choral Society swings into spring this March. Tap your feet to the music of George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, and Jimmy Van Heusen. The concert will be held at Quincy Catholic Academy Auditorium (formerly known as The Sacred Heart School) on Sunday, March 15. The afternoon includes a silent auction and bake sale to benefit the chorus.
Fontbonne to take on Methuen in MIAA tournament play
The Fontbonne Academy Varsity Ice Hockey team defeated Martha’s Vineyard last night 3-1!. The team moves on to play Methuen High School this Saturday. The teams face off at 1:10PM at Methuen High School Rink (1 Ranger Road, Methuen, MA)
Milton Library Offers Free Yoga Classes for Teens
In March and April, the Milton Library will offer a series of four yoga classes after school for tweens and teens (ages 11-18). Classes will be held March 11, March 18, April 8, and April 15 at 3pm. Jill Pokaksi, who also teaches yoga for children at the library, will teach the series. Advance registration is required
Riverside Theatre Works Presents Curragh’s Fancy
Riverside Theatre Works in Hyde Park is proud to present Celtic music trio Curragh’s Fancy in concert on Saturday, March 21 at 8:00 pm. This Boston-based trio has performed at concerts, festivals, pubs and coffeehouses from Maine to Florida.
More than 200 People Attend Blue Hills Winter Fest
Winter Fest Judges
Despite bone chilling temperatures, more than 200 people turned out to thumb their nose up at Mother Nature at the 4th Annual Blue Hills Winter Fest Tuesday night. Sponsored by the Friends of the Blue Hills and Blue Hills Ski, the event featured piping hot chili, foot-stomping Irish music, beer, winter crafts and discounted skiing.
Letter: Library Trustee Barbara Mason thanks the community
February 25, 2015
Dear fellow Milton residents,
I have decided not to seek re-election as Library Trustee.
I am grateful that I had the opportunity to serve on this board for 8 years and for all the Constituents who voted for me. It was truly a pleasure to serve the Town of Milton and all of the residents who call it home. The library has made amazing strides in the past, as I am sure it will in the future. The support it enjoys is unparalleled.