from The Boston Globe
The Milton Wildcats qualified for the state baseball tournament following a nine-inning walkoff victory over visiting Walpole, 6-5, on Thursday. (Read the full story here.)
Milton Literary Gala at Lombardo’s to feature Alice Hoffman
by Kathy Keyes
On Thursday, October 22, 2015, the 11th annual Literary Gala, “Where Stories Begin,” will be held at Lombardo’s, 6 Billings Road, Randolph, MA, benefiting the Milton Public Library. The gala is hosted by the Milton Library Foundation and chaired by President-Elect Stacey Cornforth. The keynote speaker will be noted author Alice Hoffman. Information on sponsorship and ticket sales will be announced soon.
“Les Miserables” Sells Out Local Theatre: we know why!
by Annie Davis
Currently playing at Riverside Theatre Works in Hyde Park is a spectacular production of “Les Miserables” the sung-through musical based on Victor Hugo’s novel by the same name. The musical “Les Miserables” is one of the longest-running and most beloved theatrical events, and the current production upholds that popularity. Strong in all areas—acting, vocal performance, costumes, staging, and musicianship—a full house responded with much-deserved standing ovations on opening night, Friday, May 8th.
“Celebrate Summer” at Gallery 334
The Lobster Pot, by Diane Sawyer
You are invited to GALLERY 334’s final show of the season:
“Celebrate Summer!”
2015 Annual Town Meeting – Day 4: The end; Quorums redefined; another liquor license, and the start of a housing trust
by Frank Schroth
During the final night of Town Meeting there were several discussions of interest. As with previous nights, Town Meeting voted the recommendations of the Warrant Committee. Here is a summary of the articles and the votes taken.
Childrens programs 05/24-05/30 @ MPL: Walkalong Gliders
Spring is here – and so are fun things for kids to do at the Milton Public Library! In addition to our regular storytimes on Tuesday and Wednesday, we have these exciting programs for the young people in your life happening during the week of May 24 – 30:
MHS Rugby team playoff bound
update 05.13.15 @ 1:25pm – The Milton High School Rugby team is on a tear this season. They were sceduled to finish up their last regular season game tonight at Brooks Field against Scituate but that game has been postponed (see comment below). The playoffs start next week against a team to be determined. Game time is 7:00PM at Brooks Field. Go Wildcats!
B&N supports MHS library and you can too!
In an effort to raise funds for their library, Milton High School is working together with Barnes & Noble Booksellers to host a bookfair at the Barnes & Noble Braintree store.
On Thursday, June 11th, Barnes & Noble will contribute a percentage of every sale, made with a special bookfair voucher, to the Milton High School Library.
Milton thanks Governor Patrick
Deval Patrick and James Jette
A thank you party for Deval and Diane Patrick was recently held at the home of Judy White-Orlando.
Summer Kick-Off Dance Party
Girl Scout Troop 63081 is having a Summer Kick-Off Dance Party on Friday, May 29th from 6:30-8:30pm at Cunningham Hall. This event is for girls grades 3-5. The cost is $10 per girl. This is a drop off event. There will be door prizes and refreshments for $1 each. This event will help fund an educational field trip to Europe.
Brownie Scout Troop 75351 makes donation to Animal Shelter
Brownie Scout Troop 75351, represented by Ida and Harper Zoll, presented a check for $175 to Milton Animal League President Alyssa Cook to support the Milton Animal Shelter. The troop members went door to door to collect money to help homeless animals.