This Saturday features a new event – you the annual first Parish Drop & Shop fundraiser. Drop your child at First Parish (535 Canton Ave) this Saturday for fun and games with some of Milton’s finest safe-sitter certified babysitters (with adult supervision). Then go shop (or wherever) knowing that your child is well cared for!
SPEAK OUT: Hypocrisy taints criticism of Milton turbine
from The Patriot Ledger
Granite Links’ opposition to the wind turbine came after the process was well on its way.
As for its concerns about noise, shadows and aesthetics, it’s ironic. (Read the full story here.)
Bill Ritchie unanimously recommended to be Director of new facilities department
The new Milton facilities department that will consolidate maintenance and property management for all municipal buildings took a major step this evening when the hiring committee unanimously voted to recommend Bill Ritchie to the post of Director of the new department.
2011 Celebration for Education to honor 2 distinguished alumni
This year’s Celebration for Education will be honoring two MHS alumni, Anne Coughlan and Gary Kelly. These distinguished alumni and long-time supporters of education in Milton were announced along with sponsors and Honoray Chairs by event organizers Patti Elliot, Astrid Hajjar and Lisa Viola. Governor Duval Patrick and his wife Diane were among the Honorary Chairs announced.
Public Hearing: East Milton Parking & Access Study
Howrd Stein Hudson will be holding its 2nd community meeting on the East Milton Parking and Access Study they are conduting for the Town of Milton.
It will be held at the Council on Aging on Tuesday 3/22 @ 6:30PM. The COS is located at 10 Walnut Street, Milton, MA.
Lecture: Surgical weight loss options
Come to a free information session, led by Milton Hospital bariatric surgeon Charlene Chao, MD, to learn about surgical options for weight loss, hear about health risk factors that may determine your eligibility for surgery, how to prepare, and how essential follow-up care enhances the success of your surgery.
Senator Brown stops by Milton
Brown addressing the crowd
Last night Senator Scott Brown made an appearance at the Wollaston Golf Club for a book signing and early campaign stop. Approximately 220 people came to meet with the Senator and hear remarks on his upcomimg bid for re-election.
Concert tonight – here’s a video of MHS Jazz musicians discussing music and event
There will be a killer jazz concert this Monday at Milton High in the Winchester Auditorium at 7:00pm (adminssion is $5). The MHS Jazz band is playing and a Milton alumni Gabe stillman will also be on stage with his jazz band from The Illinois Wesleyan University Jazz Ensemble. It will be a great night of great jazz. Please click “Read more” to hear some of the musicians discuss their experience with music and the upcoming concert.
Students of the Month!
Every month Milton High acknowledges the academic achievement of students who have made exceptional effort. Here they are.
Trooper struck and injured by Milton man on I-93
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
A state trooper was injured early yesterday after an alleged drunk driver’s vehicle crashed into the trooper’s parked cruiser, which then struck the trooper, on Interstate 93, officials said. (Read the full story here.)
“Capture Blue Hills” Photo Contest
The Friends of the Blue Hills are sponsoring a photography contest, “Capture the Blue Hills.”
What do you see when you visit the Blue Hills? People hiking or horseback riding? Stunning vistas? Tall trees or tiny insects? Capture what you see and enter your photo in the Friends of the Blue Hills photo contest to be eligible to win a $300 cash prize and outdoor gear. You can find contest rules and learn more here.