What bookstore you ask? The one downstairs at the Milton Public Library managed by The Friends of the Library. The store will be open tomorrow from 10:00 to 2:00. You can find complete hours on Library web site along with other events here. You can find an article that appeared in the Boston Globe on the rise of library book stores here.)
The Congressman Goes to Class . . . at Tucker!
Yesterday Congressman Michael Capuano went to school, a couple schools in fact. He was at the Pierce Middle School and Tucker Elementary School before heading up Rt 138 for Fuller Village. Capuano’s congressional district now includes portions of Milton as a result of redistrciting and he was in town to visit.
Assistant Town Clerk Seeks Top Job in Milton
The following was submitted by the candidate
Susan Galvin
Susan M. Galvin has announced her candidacy for the position of Town Clerk in Milton. Having served as Assistant Town Clerk under James Mullen since May 2011, Galvin is confident that she is the best qualified candidate for the job.
Brief bits: Stop & Shop opening, Police on Twitter
The Stop & Shop that has been under construction on Truman Parkway in Hyde Park is about to open. They will be having an opening celebration on Thursday March 29 from 6:00 – 8:00PM. First 500 attendees will receive a free $10 gift card, Ray Borque will be on hand etc.
And the Milton Police are on Twitter!
Milton Historical Society Tackles 100-Year Old Mystery
News release from The Milton Historical Society
On March 20th, the Milton Historical Society begins coring the ancient oak timbers of the Suffolk Resolves House to resolve a mystery, which 100 years ago divided members of the Society and the Town of Milton.
Keohane announces his campaign for Board of Selectmen
The following was submitted by the candidate
Denis Keohane, current member of the Milton School Committee, is announcing his candidacy for the Milton Board of Selectmen.
A 20-year resident of Milton, Denis was born in Kinsale, Ireland. He came to America at the age of 21 seeking a better life. A chance meeting with Tom Flatley, who became his mentor, launched Denis’s highly successful career in real estate.
Picture for today: 03.13.12
Crocuses! These two shots are from Steve Nelson. Thanks Steve – spring is coming! Please click “Read more” for 2 full size images.
Milton’s fast start knocks out Natick – next stop Boston Garden
Championship Game; Milton High School Boys Ice Hockey – Sunday, March 18th @ Boston Garden; Time TBA
from Boston.com –
Milton coach Paul Noonan was adamant about one thing his top-seeded Wildcats had to do in Sunday’s Division 1 South championship game against ninth-seeded Natick. (Read the full story here.)
photo by Roy Chambers – you can find more of Roy’s Milton v Natick photos here.
Cheryl Tougias Announces Candidacy for Planning Board
The following was submitted by the candidate
Cheryl Tougias
Cheryl Tougias has announced her candidacy for a seat on the Milton Planning Board and seeks your vote on April 24th.
“This important board is charged with land use decisions that help preserve the character of the town and shape its future. I would like to add my considerable experience as an architect, my commitment to historic preservation and my interest in sustainable design to the mix of skills on this very critical town board,” said Tougias.
Girl Scouts helping Artspace Milton
Cadette Girl Scout Troop 74119 is holding a flower sale to benefit Artspace Milton, a local arts organization that promotes arts in our schools and in our community!
Delivery/Pick Up will be April 6 and 7, 2012. Click “Read more” for a great variety of choices.
Representative Michael E. Capuano to Visit Fuller Village
Come meet Congressman Capuano on Wednesday, March 14th at 12:30pm in the Function Room at 1372 Brush Hill Rd. The public is invited to attend. Michael Everett Capuano is serving his seventh term as a Representative in Congress for Massachusetts’ Eighth District, which includes Cambridge, Chelsea, Somerville and approximately 70% of Boston.