Tickets still available for Milton Library Foundation’s Literary Gala

The Milton Library Foundation is hosting their annual gala in support of our local library and the free services it provides this Wwednesday (10/19) at the Seaport Hotel. Tickets are still available for purchase at the library’s circulation desk The evening includes great food, auction items, and a talk by author Ben Mezrich. Please click “Read more” for details.

Update Mtg notes: Plan’g Brd 10.13.11 – St. Elizabeth’s, Hendries & new restaurant

NOTE: this post has been updated with an illustration of current proposal for Hendries.

by Frank Schroth

The first two items the Planning Board dealt with at their last meeting were fairly straightforward; one a continuation of a hearing on 131 Eliot Street (Hendries) and another a continuation of the hearing on 95 Eliot Street (restaurant going into Fallon building). The discussion regarding the property at 597 Randolph Ave (St. Elizabeth’s building), however, proved nettlesome.

U.S.Rowing referee Quinn brings them in

by Frank Schroth

John Quinn

Coxswains and rowers from around the New England area converged at the Charlie Winchester Auditorium at Milton High this past Saturday to hear first hand how they should handle themselves when rowing in competition. They came to hear from one of the foremost authorities, US Rowing Association Judge-Referee John Quinn.

Notice on a recent break in from MPD

notice from Milton Police Department

ATTENTION RESIDENTS-after a quiet 10 days with no residential breaks, yesterday a break occurred in the 100 block of Churchills Lane. No suspects seen. Entry made through an unlocked window. Several items removed from the home.

High winds end Blue Hill kite festival but wow weather observers

from Wicked Local Milton

Spinning anemometers and roaring gusts were the order of the day. The early kite fliers caught the wind Saturday, but it wasn’t long before the kite festival at the annual fall Blue Hill Observatory open house had to be canceled. (Read the full story here.)

Artists raise money for Milton Animal Shelter

from Wicked Local Milton

Over 19 artists came to Cunningham Hall on Saturday to take part in the second annual Professional Craft Fair to benefit the Milton Animal League. (Read the full story here.)

Letter: State House Update for Milton

from Senator Brian A. Joyce

Dear Milton Neighbor,

After weeks of debate, the Massachusetts Senate passed an expanded gambling bill this evening. I voted for the bill, which provides for three casinos licenses, divided by region, along with one competitively bid slot license. A similar bill previously passed the House, and a final measure will soon become law.

Milton Hospital’s 17th “Tee Off” event a solid winner

Milton Hospital hosted a very successful golf tournament at the Wollaston Golf Club here in Milton on Monday, September 26th. It was their 17th annual “Tee Off” and it raised more than $116,000 to support patient care, new technology and the future health care services.