We were tipped off to this by the Milton Police Facebook page and would like to join them in congratulating Milton resident Haseeb Hosein on his promotion to Captain.
Nov & Dec events at the MPL
During the months of November and December, the Milton Public Library will offer several great programs suitable for adults and families.
There will be a free one-hour concert on November lst at 2 PM with singer and pianist extraordinaire David Polansky in a program entitled “Music Through the Ages.” Join us for a musical journey through one hundred years of the American Popular Songbook.
Mtg notes: Planning Board 09.11.14 – Draft of special permit for Hendries mixed use reviewed
by Frank Schroth
Alex Whiteside, Chair of the Planning Board, reviewed a new special permit he drafted for a mixed use development at the site of the Hendries Building (131 Eliot St). Consistent with the history of this problematic development, there are issues.
Memorial Services for Chris Lynch
Notice from Alfred Thomas Funeral Home
Lynch, Christopher Joseph, age 25, suddenly, of Milton, October 20. Beloved son of Ellenmarie (O’Donnell) & Bernard J. Lynch of Milton. Brother of Michael, Matthew & Connor Lynch all of Milton. Grandson of Bernard J. Lynch, III of Milton & the late Marion R. & Teresa O’Donnell of West Roxbury & the late Michael.
Milton Players production of “Inherit the Wind” opens 10/31
Milton cast Members include (L toR) Ken Carberry, Jr., Ken Carberry Sr., Alex Dhima and Jay Morise
The Milton Players’ fall show, “Inherit the Wind”, opens on Friday, October 31st. This play is the dramatic fictionalized version of the Scopes Monkey trial that rocked a small town and the nation. The play inspired four award-winning movies of the same title.
MassDOT to host hearing on “Safe Routes to School”
MassDOT Notice of a Public Hearing
A Design Public Hearing will be held by MassDOT to discuss the proposed improvements project under the “Safe Routes to School” program for the Glover Elementary School in Milton, MA.
Milton Library Teen Book Club Announces November Selection
The Milton Public Library’s teen book club has selected The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefavter as its November pick. “Nineteen-year-old returning champion Sean Kendrick competes against Puck Connolly, the first girl ever to ride in the annual Scorpio Races, both trying to keep hold of their dangerous water horses long enough to make it to the finish line.”
First Congregational Pumpkin Fest
The 2014 Pumpkin Festival will be held Saturday, October 25 at 2:00pm First Congregational Church UCC Milton (www.fccmilton.org) in Milton, MA. This free event is open to everyone.
Jenny Slate’s Marcel is a hit again
from The Boston Globe
Milton native Jenny Slate and her husband, Dean Fleischer-Camp, released a third video about their character Marcel the Shell on Monday, just in time for the Tuesday release of their new book, “Marcel the Shell: The Most Surprised I’ve Ever Been.” (Read the full story here.)
We Lost Chris
by Frank Schroth
Early Monday afternoon, I received a text message: “We lost Chris.”
The day before that I was huffing and puffing my way up Milton Hill along with many others in a collective show of support for Chris Lynch and his family. The community’s collective love, good will and support for Chris and his family was heartwarming. Today is heartbreaking.
Photo for the day 10.21.14
Central Avenue now has bike lanes. Nice. We welcome your photos. You can email them to frank@mytownmatters.com.
photo by Frank Schroth