Here is a nice shot of a robin and winterberry taken in vicinity of wetlands east of Unquity Road. We welcome your photos. Please email them to frank@mytownmatters.com.
photo by Tom Palmer
Photo for the day 11.26.14
Wildcat vs Wamps Thanksgiving Day
Don’t forget that the Wildcats take on the Wamps on November 27, 2014 in Braintree at 10am rain or shine. Go Wildcats! Photo courtesy of Roy Chambers.
photo by Roy Chambers
Letter: Small Business Saturday coming up
Dear Neighbor,
As the holiday rush begins in earnest, I wanted to let you know that Saturday, Nov. 29 is the date of this year’s Small Business Saturday. Started in 2010, Small Business Saturday aims to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for our community.
Superintendent Gormley seeks families’s input on snow days
The MPS admin team has a survey up seeking input from parents and guardians regarding managing snow days. You should have received it via the Superintendent’s latest blog post. You can find it here.
Increasing Selectmen from 3 to 5 goes down 5 to 4 . . . but
by Frank Schroth
On November 13th, the Town Government Study Committee took up a discussion of increasing the size of Board of Selectmen from 3 members to 5. A motion was made to take a vote on the matter with the intent of having an article at annual town meeting in May, and it was defeated 5 to 4. We were not present for the session but did reach out to members of the committee to learn how they voted and their reasons for the vote.
Photo for the day 11.25.14
There is still some green left yet. We welcome your photos. You can email them to frank@mytownmatters.com.
photo by Spencer Day
The Wakefield Estate hosts its fifth annual holiday open house December 10th
The Wakefield Estate, located at 1465 Brush Hill Road in Milton, will host its fifth annual holiday open house on Wednesday, December 10th from 4:00-8:00 pm. The 1794 Isaac Davenport Mansion house will be decked out in spectacular holiday style for this special event, one of the few events during the year where visitors are able to visit inside.
Thanksgiving Fun at SMH!
St. Mary of the Hills celebrated Thanksgiving early in The Early Childhood Center and 1st grade! Pre-K and Kindergarten enjoyed a special Thanksgiving feast with their teachers. They shared popcorn, cranberry sauce, corn bread and apple juice! The 1st grade celebrated with “Friendship Fruit Salad.”
Support Milton Animal League at Barnes & Noble
The Milton Animal League volunteers will be wrapping your holiday gifts at Barnes & Noble in Braintree on Sunday November 30 and Sunday December 7, both days from 2 – 6.
Important event for all parents at MHS tonight
Please make note of this very special event being held at Milton High School on Monday. According to Milton High School Principal James Jette, this is a “do not miss event” for all parents/guardians of high school students.
Con Comm hears 40B applications; voices concerns
by Frank Schroth
The Conservation Commission(Con Comm) met last Tuesday and heard from two firms that are in the process of obtaining the necessary permits to construct 40B housing developments. One is at the corner of Central and Eliot; the other is at 711 Randolph Avenue. The Commission voiced concerns with both developments.