According to a story in today’s Patriot Ledger the Attorney General is seeking to clarify hte language of the Open Meeting law. Milton has on occassion been found to run afoul of this law in the past. The language would emphasize the “intent” of the officials in bypassing the law. You can find the story here.
Mtg notes: Brd of Selectmen 01.05.12 – Stoughton debate, 350th commemorative plate unveiled
At their last session the Selectmen had an animated discussion regarding the Stoughton property.
Picture for today: 01.09.12
Milton resident Mark Vonnegut: memoirist and pediatrician
from Boston.com
It seems only natural that Mark Vonnegut, the eldest child of Kurt Vonnegut Jr., would become a writer, though his subject would have been harder to predict. In “Just Like Someone Without Mental Illness Only More So,’’ Vonnegut recounts his struggles with bipolar disorder. Vonnegut, a pediatrician, lives with his family in Milton. (Read the full story here.)
Milton enters it’s 350th year – Let the Festivities Begin!!
AND SO THEY ARE!! Thanks to the efforts of the Milton 350th Committee. . . we can begin celebrating. Here are some of the events planned for the month of January.
Mtg notes: School Committee – Cunningham sees growth; “Advancement” budget reviewed
At the January 4th meeting of the Milton School Committee, the committee heard from Cunningham Principal Karen Spaulding and members of the school’s site council. hey presented MCAS results, highlighting areas of strength and weakness.
Picture for today: 01.05.12
We are in the process of devising a new photo project. However, we will always welcome and publish photos from the community. In fact, we encourage them. This photo of a frosted window is from Steve Nelson. Please send photos to frank@mytownmatters.com.
A picture for today: 01.04.12
We are in the process of devising a new photo project. However, we will always welcome and publish photos from the community. In fact, we encourage them. This photo of rusty willow branches is from Tom Palmer. Please send photos to frank@mytownmatters.com.
Hendries getting a clean up
by Frank Schroth
Residents driving through the Central Avenue business district might have noticed a cherry picker in the small lot of the Hendries building. The equipment is there as part of an apparent clean up effort. A small crew could be seen raking and performing grounds maintenance. A painter was up in the cherry picker touching up the top of the building.
Milton Hospital completes merger, will change its name
from Wicked Local Milton
Milton Hospital has become the latest local hospital to merge with a larger institution as a survival measure in a rapidly-changing health care industry. (Read the full story here.)
Happy New Year Milton
Milton’s Pauline Wells sings Auld Lang Syne with Devri. Please click “Read more” to listen. Thanks Ms. Wells & and best wishes to all for a happy, safe, and healthy New Year.