By Andrew Kiritsy – The Friends of the Blue Hills
This past Tuesday, February 28th, marked the inauguration of what proved to be an exciting tradition for Friends of the Blue Hills: our first ever Winter Fest at the Blue Hill Ski Area. Not even the lack of snow could keep away some of the more dedicated skiers and boarders who were treated to discounted skiing for the night
Milton Wildcats topped Falmouth in tournament play 3-1. Sports photographer Roy Chambers was there to catch the action. You can find more of Roy’s photos here.
from The Patriot Ledger
When the annual town meeting starts deliberating on the town’s future, it will do so with a nod to its past.
The opening session of town meeting May 7 will be held at First Parish Church as part of the town’s 350th anniversary celebration. (Read teh full story here.)
The number of residents interested in the Town Clerk seat just increased by two more: Current Planning Board member Ed Duffy and David Conlin of Precinct 6. That makes a total of six. Is there anyone in town who has not thought of entering this race?
The following was submitted by the candidate
Town Meeting Member Mike Joyce has announced his candidacy for the recently vacated Town Clerk’s position. He has collected over 500 nomination signatures and has formed a campaign committee, which is chaired by his brother, Jake.
“I am very excited about this opportunity to serve my hometown in an office that functions as a gateway to Milton.
MHS alums Proctor & Reddicks to be recognized for exemplary citizenship and as role models for Milton’s youth
News release from Milton Foundaton for Education
The Milton Foundation for Education (MFE) today announced it will honor Milton High School alumni Elva Proctor (class of 1933) and Lamar Reddicks (class of 1996) for their outstanding community leadership at its thirteenth annual Celebration for Education fundraising event to be held on March 10, 2012 at the Boston Marriott Quincy in Quincy, MA.
The Milton Early Childhood Alliance is proud to solicit nominations for the 7th Annual MECA Professional Recognition Award. This award is given on a yearly basis to an individual(s) that has made a meaningful contribution to the young children and families of Milton.
from The Patriot Ledger
Marcella Shield had made it all the way to work Thursday morning when the events of the night before finally hit her. (Read teh full story here.)
News release from the Milton Police Department
At approximately 6 pm tonight, Milton Police Communications received multiple 911 calls reporting a disturbance on Belvoir Road. First responding units were informed that two subjects had just fled inside a dark-colored sedan with tinted windows possibly a Nissan or a Honda. These men had fired several shots at the victim.
What’s that adage about legislation and sausage? Well, nobody makes sausage quite like the Planning Board. At their last session, they took up the issue of determining an appropriation to fund a Town Master Plan. In the end, the board unanimously agreed to recommend a “visioning” document be developed not to exceed $25,000.
News release from Forbes House Museum
Forbes House Museum has begun exploration in two projects that focus on Irish heritage themes. The projects, directly connected to the history of the Forbes family in Milton and specifically Captain Robert Bennet Forbes, are being organized by FHM staff along with English/History Intern, Keri Kennedy, a junior at Curry College, Milton.