Video: Milton’s Fuller Village observes 10th Anniversary of 9/11

from Wicked Local Milton

Over 60 people came to Fuller Village retirement community on Friday morning to remember the victims of 9-11.
“We wanted to incorporate a tribute to the first responders and…commemorate everyone who died on September 11th,” said Deborah Felton, Executive Director of Fuller Village, “nothing fancy just a way for all our residents to remember this day.” (Read the full story here.)

Forbes House exhibit opening featuring new acquisitions

The Forbes House Museum will be hosting an opening for the public to view new acquisitions received from Crosby and Robert Forbes. The exhibit will feature prints, pantings and sliver pieces. You can learn more here.

WHERE:     The Forbes House Museum

WHEN:       Thurs, 9/15 @ 6:30PM

“Back to School” with Superintendent Gormley

The other day an intrepid group of my neighbors went off to begin “work” at the largest “firm” in town. Of course there was some anxiety but also great excitement. . .  isn’t that always true of the first day of Kindergarten?

We met last week with the CEO of this firm, Mary Gormley, Superintendent of the Milton Public Schools, a district that serves close to 4,000 students and employs 500 staff. Following are highlights of that conversation.

Temple Shalom Celebrates the Holiday Season

News notice from Temple Shalom

As the fall Jewish holiday season approaches, Temple Shalom of Milton invites interested individuals and families in the surrounding area to join us in observing and celebrating the various holidays. High Holiday services begin with Erev Rosh Hashanah on Sept.28th, under the direction of spiritual leader Rabbi Fred Benjamin and Cantor Saralee Shrell-Fox.

Milton High Football 2011

from The Patriot Ledger

Normally, this would be insult-to-injury territory. A disappointing season marked by a slow start wasn’t just followed by the inevitable hit of graduation, but by the additional departures of experienced players whose families moved. (Read the full story here.)

Jackrabbit design firm holds contest for nonprofits seeking free web work

from Boston.com – Your Town Milton

Offering free services to help worthy, cash-strapped groups get a grip on their websites has been a part of Jackrabbit Design’s philosophy since it started, CEO David Belyea says.

But the Milton-based brand and graphic design company is taking that commitment to a new level for some lucky nonprofit group with a contest called “Carrots for a Cause,” because, he says, “giving back is delicious.” (Read the full story here.)