On Friday, March 18th, State Senator Brian A. Joyce spoke at School to Careers, Student Seminar: Leaders in Government and Public Service: Learning About Careers in the Public Sector.
Hurley makes it official, he’s running for Selectman
from the candidate
I am pleased to announce that I am a candidate for Selectman in Milton’s April 26 election. I decided to run for Selectman first and foremost because I am a lifelong resident of Milton and am proud to call myself a resident of the Town. Milton has a lot to offer its residents and has given me much during the many years that I have lived here.
Developer Prepares 40B Housing Plan
from The Milton Times
A new Chapter 40B affordable housing development project is in the works. Town Planner Bill Clark told the Selectmen last week that he has received informal notice that designs have begun on a 96-unit housing development on Meg Lane, a paper street off Randolph Avenue between Highland and Reed streets – near the Department of Public Works yard. (Read the story here.)
First ever Drum Circle presented by Spark of Joy Love Band at East Congregational
Back Row: Jennifer Wry, Glenn Kidder, Michael Maholchic, Lillian Fuchs Front Row: Nancy Azar, Laura Ruth Jarrett, Rev. Sara Marean (co-Pastor, East Congregational Church), Nia Rogers
by Glenn Kidder / photo by Steve Nelson
On Sat., March 19, the East Congregational Church Growth & Development Committee sponsored a first-ever Drum Circle in Fellowship Hall, presented by The Spark of Joy Love Band. Nearly 30 members and friends participated in the event, and spirits (as well as rhythms) soared!
VIDEO: Family recalls Milton doctor as medical pioneer
from Wicked Local Milton
Dr. Wilhelmina Van Dyke Lord never thought of herself as a pioneer. Not when she went to one of the first medical schools in the nation to accept female students, the University of Michigan, in 1938. Not when she became the first female resident physician at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston in 1941. Not when she became chief of the medical staff at Milton Hospital in the 1970s. (Read the full story here.)
Director cleared to realign operations at DPW
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
The Board of Selectmen and the Personnel Board have approved changes to the operation of Milton’s Department of Public Works, resulting in a realignment of managers, a temporary administrative position being made a permanent one, and classifications of interns. (Read the full story here.)
MPS Band Concert!
The Milton Public School bands will be performing this Tuesday, March 22nd at Milton High at 7:00pm. Bands from all the schools, elementary through high school will be on stage. Don’t miss it!
Patrick-Murray calling for volunteers for annual DCR park clean-up
The Department of Conservation and Recreation’s (DCR) fifth annual Park Serve Day will be on Saturday, April 16, in state parks and beaches across the Commonwealth. Since 2007, thousands of volunteers have participated in dozens of projects each spring, including picking up litter along ocean beaches, clearing debris from hiking trails, painting benches, and planting trees and flowers at picnic areas.
William Keating seethes at N.C. airport’s security breaches
from The Boston Herald
An exasperated U.S. Rep. William R. Keating blasted Homeland Security officials — again — after reports surfaced that the Charlotte, N.C., airport had been breached twice this month. (Read teh full story here.)
Derby Day @ Prowse Farm to benefit Forbes House
Join the Forbes House for Derby Day / Captain Cup Party – an afternoon of merriment, Mint Juleps and racing! See Live Harness Racing. Prizes awarded for Best Hat and Best “Classic” Car.
You’ll be able to watch a live simulcast of the Kentucky Derby and enjoy traditional Derby food!
WHEN: Saturday, May 7th from 4:00 – 7:00PM
WHERE: Prowse Farm, Canton, MA
Texas star Sara Hickman in concert @ 88 Wharf!
Come hear Texas State Musician Sara Hickman perform in a benefit for the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute. Hickman, whose latest release Absence of Blame is receiving wide acclaim, is a 20 year folk veteran whose songs are performed by friends like Willie Nelson and Shawn Colvin.