by Jeffrey Stoodt
The Milton Music Series has been an unmitigated success. It has brought many new visitors into the Milton Art Center and added zest to the nascent nightlife in East Milton Square. You’ve got one last chance to see and hear what all the excitement’s about before a short winter break is taken.
On Sunday, November 30, St. Michael’s Episcopal Church is pleased to present the annual Advent Processional, a candlelit service with procession, seasonal readings and music for the Season of Advent.
Once a month, an after school movie is shown in the library for teens. Movie choices have been posted on Facebook, Tumblr, and at the library in the teen room. Cast your vote at any of these locations. Friday Flicks are after school for students in grades 6-12.
from Dorchester Reporter
Devotees of southern soul food were disappointed when Mrs. Jones, a popular take-out spot at 2255 Dorchester Avenue, abruptly closed its doors last May after its namesake owner fell ill. This month, a Mattapan entrepreneur has assumed control of the village storefront and hopes to open his new venture named “Bred Gourmet” — with plans to serve up a mix of burgers, smoothies and salads to a health-conscious clientele. (Read the full story here.)
by Frank Schroth
The Board of Appeals (BoA) opened a hearing for a special permit requested by the Falconi Companies with regard to a restaurant they want open at the site of the old Milton Cinema. A special permit is required principally to obtain approval from the board for the restaurant parking plan and reconstruction of the site. The proposal was presented by Marion McEttrick, an attorney representing the Falconi Companies. It was a long night.
| NEW THIS YEAR: Added Walk Route and Finish Line Children’s Area |
Date: Saturday, November 22nd, 2014 at 9:00 a.m.Registration/Check-in: 7:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. at Cunningham School in Milton |
Throughout December, watercolor paintings by the late Mary “Polly” M. B. Wakefield will be on display in the Wotiz Gallery of the Milton Public Library, 476 Canton Avenue in Milton. This collection reflects work done over dozens of years, right up until Polly’s death in 2004, while studying with esteemed painter Nancy Sargent Howell.
Senator Brian A. Joyce is encouraging residents to stop by the Stoughton High School, 232 Pearl St. in Stoughton on Saturday, Nov. 22 from noon to 5 p.m. for another hiring fair that Amazon is holding for their new sorting warehouse in Stoughton.
On Monday, December 8 at 7 p.m., the Milton Public Library will host a creative writing workshop for local teens led by teen librarian Amy Rosa this month. The writing workshops focus on tips and techniques for writing fiction with this month’s topic being character development.
The hits keep coming for Milton hockey teams. The Milton Squirt A hockey team won the Green Mountain tournament at Jay Peak, Vermont this past weekend, ending with an 8-2 victory over the East Coast Wizards in the championship game. Congrats to team and coaches!
Players are Jack Vaughan, Declan Walsh, Patrick Schultz, Timmy Busconi, Braeden Ritchie, Tommy Halloran, Joe Pender, Tommy McGettrick, Liam Capplis, Owen McHugh, Barry Burke, Owen Radley, Kevin Mignosa, and Nick Reason with coaches Tom Ritchie, Sean Capplis and Chris Busconi