This photo by Tom Palmer pretty much sums up the weather prediction.
photo by Tom Palmer
Photo for the day 01.26.15
50 Years Later: Why the struggle for civil rights is still relevant – panel to discuss civil rights
News from Milton High School
In response to racial injustices over the last year, Milton High School is hosting a distinguished panel of African American leaders in Massachusetts to discuss civil rights in the United States and the Greater Boston area. Fletcher “Flash” Wiley, Attorney, will moderate this discussion panel.
Letter: new Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition kicks off first of a series of events
Letter from Erica Dunton of Milton Sustance Abuse Prevention Coalition
On behalf of the new Milton Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition, I would like to tell you about who we are. This organization was formed last September and is made up of residents, parents, youth, and representatives from the schools, police, town officials and many others coming together to tackle the issues of alcohol and substance abuse, particularly among our youth in the town of Milton.
Deer Prudence: allow small hunt in Blue Hills
Editorial from the Boston Globe
State officials should move quickly to address the controversial issue of deer overpopulation in the Blue Hills Reservation, the large woodland that serves as a backyard for Boston and surrounding cities and towns.(Read the full editorial here.)
Skiing the Blue Hills: cross-country and downhill opportunities await
This is timely – from the Boston Globe
When you think of skiing in the suburbs south of Boston, Blue Hills is the first place that comes to mind. The 635-foot summit in Canton has been a destination for downhill skiers since the 1930s.
And if you’re a fan of cross-country skiing, even more opportunities await.(Read the full story here.)
Atlantic Symphony to present Mostly Mozart concert
The Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, led by Music Director, Jin Kim, will present its
Masterworks After Hours: mostly Mozart concert on Saturday, January 31 with featured
soloist, Sam Boutris, unanimous winner of 2014 ASO Concerto Competition.
Blizzard Watch and Coastal Flood Watch for Eastern Norfolk County, MA
Time for a vote on Falconi proposal
Commentary by Frank Schroth — (updated 12:12pm – see comment below)
One would like to report that progress was made at last night’s session of the Planning Board, that the Faloni Company’s effort over the past several months to introduce a new dining establishment in East Milton had met with success, or that it was turned away for failing to comply with Milton bylaws.
But that was not the case. Milton’s hostile climate to potential business was in full bloom last night and, amazingly, it was not the applicant who in a moment of frustration and anger blurted out an expletive, but a member of the Planning Board.
Representative Timilty attends Veterans and Ways and Means events
News release from Office of Representative Walter Timilty
Recently, Representative Walter F. Timilty, a member of the Joint Committee on Veterans Affairs and Federal Financial Assistance, attended the Annual Veterans’ Agents/Legislators Luncheon.
The Cahill Report for 1/23/15 – 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 01.24.15
A view out the back door this morning. Finally . . .
We welcome your photos. You can email them to frank@mytownmatters.com.
