Lynch Opens 2015 Congressional Art Competition for District High School Students

Today, Congressman Stephen F. Lynch announced the opening of “An Artistic Discovery,” the 2015 Annual Congressional Art Competition.  This competition is open to all high school students who reside in the 8th Congressional District.  The winner will have his or her work displayed in the U.S. Capitol for a full year.  Additionally, there will be a reception in Washington, D.C., for all art competition winners and their families to celebrate the opening of the exhibit.

Why is an override like an avocado?

Commentary by Frank Schroth

I never thought you’d ask. The reason an override is like an avocado is that whether discussing the need for the former or slicing into the latter –  you are likely either too early or too late.

Mattapan trolley starts up again

from Wicked Local Milton

The rickety orange streetcars of the Mattapan trolley line began rolling down the tracks for the first time in more than three weeks Monday morning after a massive effort to clear snow from a series of four unrelenting winter storms. (Read the full story here.)

Photo for the day 02.22.15

The Larsen home is providing some shelter from teh storm to their feathered friends. Mr. Larsen is not sure why  Larry, Lady Bird, Tweedy & Little Big Bird chose to tough it out with the rest of us. But encourages all to hang in there. Spring will be here soon.

photo by Malcolm Larsen

photo by Malcolm Larsen

Open House – Milton Crew Information Nights

logo_for_pr_smMilton Crew will be hosting two information nights for Milton High School students and their families on Tuesday, February 24 and Thursday, March 5 at 7:00 pm. They will be held in the Milton High School Library, 25 Gile Road, Milton, MA 02186.

Purim events at Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills

The festive Jewish holiday of Purim will be celebrated at Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills (formerly Temples Shalom of Milton and Beth El of Quincy) this year with two special events in early March.
On Sunday morning, March 1st, the synagogue’s Rabbi Weistrop Religious School will sponsor its Annual Purim Carnival from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Cunningham Hall, 75 Edge Hill Road in Milton.

Upcoming events at the MPL: Cycling craze, Friday book chat & more

During the month of March, the Milton Public Library is offering a lot of fun programs for adults and families. Most events will be held in the Keys Community Room (lower level) of the library.

On Sunday, March lst at 2 PM there will be an author talk with Lorenz J. Finison about his book called Boston’s Cycling Craze, 1880-1900: A Story of Race, Sport, and Society.

Meeting: Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will be meeting on Tuesday, 2/24, in the Cronin Conference Room at Town Hall at 7:00PM. The agenda includes but is not limited to a discussion of the FY16 budget, capital needs recommendations, and a public safety update. You can find the full agenda here.