The Milton Public Library’s teen book club has selected ttyl by Lauren Myracle as its March pick. “Told entirely in instant messages, this smart, funny novel is about the humor, hangovers, and heartaches of high school, and the friendships that get you through it all.” Join the book club at 7 p.m. on Monday March 2 in the teen room for discussion and snacks! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
This too shall pass . . . but not soon enough
by Frank Schroth – updated 8:42AM
Unless you are a dyed in the wool nature freak that relishes the beauty and vagaries of a ferocious New England winter you might not want to look out the window. because . . . it’s back. Better to get another cup of coffee and a book.
Here is the latest from the DPW, MPD and a caution of roofs from the Building Inspector. Milton has already received over 12″ of snow accoding to the Globe. It doesn’t look that bad to me but at this point I may be snow blind.
The Cahill Report for 2/13/15 – a weekly update on the Milton real estate market
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Cahill Report, a weekly update on Milton real estate activity produced in partnership with Laura Cahill.
Following are a list of open houses this week end and recent real estate transactions.
Photo for the day 02.15.15
This cross country skier in the Blue Hills might be pretty excited about this morning’s weather. Thanks to Daryl Warner for the shot. We welcome your photos. You can email them to frank@mytownmatters.com.
photo by Daryl Warner
State senators to host forum for public in Braintree on Feb. 25
from Wicked Local Milton
Several state legislators plan to host a public forum on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Braintree Town Hall, giving residents a chance to voice their concerns to their elected leaders.
State Sens. John Keenan, D-Quincy; Brian Joyce, D-Milton; Robert Hedlund, R-Weymouth and Mike Rush, D-West Roxbury, will attend the forum, which is the South Shore leg of the Massachusetts State Senate’s Commonwealth Conversations Tour. (Read the full story here.)
Milton girls basketball qualifies for playoffs
from Wicked Local Milton
Meg Corcoran led the way Friday night as the Wildcats (10-10) won their regular-season finale to earn a spot in the Div. 2 South tournament. (Read the full story here.)
Photo for the day 02.14.15
The Lady Wildcats are in the MIAA tournament. Congrats! This shot is by Roy Chambers. You can find more of his sports shots here.
photo by Roy Chambers
Guess how many millionaires live in Milton
The Boston Business Journal recently put together a study of towns in the Commonwealth with the most millionaires. They rank them by millionaires per square mile. Westwood is the highest ranking south shore community.
Hazardous weather conditions now into Monday
This may not come as news but you should know that the National Weather Service has issued the following warnings for our area:
- Blizzard Warning in effect from February 14, 07:00 PM EST until February 16, 07:00 AM EST
- Coastal Flood Advisory in effect from February 15, 06:00 AM EST until February 15, 11:00 AM EST
- Wind Chill Warning in effect from February 15, 04:00 PM EST until February 16, 08:00 AM EST
- Hazardous Weather Outlook is in effect
Teen & Parents Study Skills Workshop
On Saturday, February 28 from 10am to 11:30am, the Milton Public Library teen department welcomes English teacher and tutor, Eliza Wagner Srestha to host a study skills workshop for any teens in grades 6 to 12 and their parents. The session will be experiential and hands-on focusing on Technology.
Mtg notes: Planning Board 02.12.15 – East Milton restaurant approved
by Frank Schroth
It was a brief coda to a long hearing but last night after a review of traffic impacts the Planning Board voted in favor of site plan approval for the restaurant development being proposed by the Falconi Companies at the site of the old East Milton Theater on Adams Street.