Sadie Leggett (left) and Ruby Dolgon
Temple Sahlom of Milton held it’s recent Purim Carnival. Please click “Read more” for a photo gallery. Thanks David Mabel!
Photo gallery of Temple Shalom’s Purim Carnival
Sheryl Fleitman announces run for Library Trustee
Sheryl Fleitman
The following was submitted by the candidate
My name is Sheryl Fleitman and I am running for Library Trustee.
I reside at 75 Crown Street and I have been involved with the Town of Milton for my entire life and I have used the library since I was in elementary school.
Brief bits: Warrant Committee to recommend CPA & Re-districting articles
Selectman Tom Hurley, lead proponent for an article to requesting Milton adopt the Community Preservation Act, appeared before the Warrant Committee recently to advocate they recommend it to Town Meeting. He was joined by former Town Administrator John Cronin.
Barbara Mason running for re-election for Library Trustee
The following was submitted by the candidate
I am proud to say that I have served on the Library Board of Trustee’s for the last 3 years. I served 5 years on the Warrant Committee and 3 years on the Capital Committee.
WILDCAT AWESOMENESS – Hockey play off action today!
The Boys Hockey team will square off this afternoon (3/11) against Natick @3:00PM in Bourne. This photo is courtesy of Roy Chambers. you can find more of Roy’s photos here.
Milton vs Braintree
Selectmen defer Chief’s request for canine unit, Ichiro sees light at end of saki tunnel
by Frank Schroth
The topics and issues that the selectmen discussed at their meeting on March 9th included but were not limited to an update from Chief Wells on policing and security measures being taken regarding recent incidents in the Tucker neighborhood and a follow-up on granting a liquor license to Ichiro Sushi, the Japanese restaurant in East Milton.
Cause of Milton house fire undetermined
from Wicked Local Milton
The cause of Thursday’s three-alarm house fire near East Milton Square is still a mystery. Investigators from the state Fire Marshal’s office determined that the fire at 589 Adams St., which displaced an elderly couple and their daughter, started in the staircase connecting a second-floor bedroom with the attic. (Read the full story here.)
Milton students attend Model United Nations
News release from Fontbonne Academy
During the last weekend of February vacation eight members of Fontbonne’s Model United Nations Club and their advisor, Ms. Pilla, attended the 11th annual Boston University Model UN Conference at Boston’s Park Plaza Hotel. Model UN is an organization with chapters in high schools and colleges all over the world
The police log: gun part on sidewalk; hit-and-run at library
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
Here are some incidents reported to the Milton police this week. A full list is available at police headquarters, 60 Highland St.
On March 2 at 9:21 p.m., a Cunningham Park security guard reported a small fire in the nearby trees. Officers responding confirmed the fire and were able to put it out quickly without help from the Fire Department. (Read the full story here.)
News roundup: Adams Street fire
Gregg Derr for Patriot Ledger
At last night’s Board of Selectmen’s meeting Chief Wells commended the officers, fire fighters, and emergency personnel that responded to the devasting fire on Adams Street. It was a well coordinated effort in a challenging part of town. As the chief noted, closing off East Milton is not simple task. Following are links to news coverage of the event including a video report from NECN.
Herb Voigt announces candidacy for Library Trustee
The following was submitted by the candidate
I am pleased to announce my candidacy for Library Trustee. As Past-President of both the Milton Library Foundation and the Milton Foundation for Education, and a member of the Milton Hospital Fund Development Board, I have demonstrated my long-standing commitment to supporting Milton organizations that have important impacts on all segments of our community.