This month, the Wakefield Estate kicks off its 2015 Stone Soup and Speakers Series on Thursday, January 29th with “Portrait of the Eastern White Pine.” The theme for this year’s series is “Profiles of Great Trees of the Wakefield Estate,” offering a fun look at some of the interesting facts and history about some of the very special tree species in the estate’s collection.
BOS Fairskies meeting
The next meeting of the Bos Fairskies will be at Winter Valley in Building 3 (2nd building on the right as you come up the main drive). Parking is across the street along the curb. Do Not park in the numbered spaces. Those are for residents only. The address is 600 Canton Ave. All our welcome.
Invitation to join St. Agatha’s “Circles of Faith” this Lent
St. Agatha Parish will be running a new program called “Circles of Faith” this Lent. Small groups will meet either at the parish or in homes to read and discuss the Gospel of Mark. Sign up for this program will take place after all Masses the weekend of January 24 and 25.
1/6 Meeting Notes from BOS FairSkies – Milton Chapter
The following is posted courtesy of the Boston FairSkies Committee which seeks to inform on the status of their work regarding aviation impacts over Milton.
NOTES FROM BOS FairSkies – MILTON CHAPTER MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2015
Wakefield Estate Workshop on Raising Your Own Chickens 2/7
Have you been thinking of raising your own chickens and enjoying your own
fresh eggs? Our annual Backyard Homesteading workshop on raising backyard
chickens is a great way to explore the idea.
Protests on I-93 Cause Major Traffic Delays in Milton and Medford
from Boston.com
Update 11:16 – THe Milton Police Department is reporting that people are in custody and I93 north bound is now clear.
Protesters shut down I-93 Northbound at East Milton Square and I-93 Southbound in the Medford-Somerville area during the Thursday morning commute causing major traffic backups, according to Massachusetts State police. (Read the full story here.)
Letter: Representative Timilty urges F.A.A. review of aviation impact on Milton
In a letter to Michael Huerta, Administrator of the F.A.A. dated January 9, 2015, Representative Timilty expressed his concerns with the adverse impacts of airplane traffic over Milton. He requested Mr. Huerta’s attention to this issue. Representative Timilty wrote:
It is my understanding that the F.A.A. has hte regulatory authority to address thes issue when the effect of both noise nad air pollution are deemed to be detrimental to the health and well-being of a community. [Milton] is an egregious exampls of such a situation. . . the negative effects of poor air-quality, resulting from aviation emissions continue to engender long-term harmful consequences for the residents of Milton . . . Thereore, I am urging the F.A.A., in the strongest possible terms, to review the concners presented by the citizens of Milton.
Read the full text of Representative Timilty’s letter here.
Mtg notes: Selectmen 01.13.15 – FAA litigation discussion; Police Chief’s quarterly report; and budget discussion deferred
by Frank Schroth
At last night’s meeting of the Board of Selectmen John Flynn, Town Counsel ixnayed any litigation against the FAA for time being, the Police Chief gave his quarterly report (including updated crime data and a citizen complaint rebuttal), the discussion of FY16 budget was deferred, and a couple citizens weighed in with their thoughts on civic engagement and airplane noise.
Bred Gourmet Burgers has opened
According to their Instagram account and Twitter feed Bred Gourmet Burgers in Lower Mills is now open for business. Information is a bit scant but I beleive they are open from noon until 7:00. I have no idea how the burgers taste but the pictures sure look good. It is located where Mrs. Jones used to be on Dorchester Avenue.
Can you take a moment to take a survey on our library?
The Milton Public Library using a Pew Reasearch survey to solicit public input on and opinions about libraries and experience with our library.
The Trustees will shortly begin the development of a new strategic plan and the survey results will assist in where to put attention and focus. Please take a moment to fill it out.
Mazur delivers talk at Rotary on strategies for improved health
by Mike Maholchic
Fresh after the start of the New Year, the Milton Rotary Club at its first meeting of 2015 heard from local health coach Mindy Mazur. Her focus is to coach her clients beyond the typical diet mentality to one of creating optimal health in their lives.