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Reception: Restored Hutchinson Mirror returning home to library

September 1, 2010
By Frank Schroth
Reception: Restored Hutchinson Mirror returning home to library

A large gilt mirror (74” x 44”) that once belonged to the Royal Governor Thomas Hutchinson (1711-1780) whose home “Unquety” was on Adams Street on Milton Hill, has been restored and will be hung in the Reading Room of the Milton Pulic Library. The mirror was donated...
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Jeffrey Cruikshank is co-author of “The Man Who Sold America,’’ a new bio of adman Albert Lasker

August 19, 2010
By Frank Schroth

In an interview with Alex Beam of the Boston Globe Milton writer Jeff Cruikshank discusses his book on Albert Lasker which runs the gamut from political chicanery to significant philanthropy. You can find the interview here.
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Life of a Holocaust Survivor

July 31, 2010
By Fuller Village
Life of a Holocaust Survivor

Local author and Holocaust survivor Kurt Ladner will discuss his new book, Life of a Holocaust Survivor, at Fuller Village on Thursday August 12th in the Function Room at 1372 Brush Hill Rd at 2:00pm. Kurt Ladner was a young Viennese Jew during the Holocaust. His...
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Historical Society to hold reception in of honor Suffolk Resolves Caretakers

July 19, 2010
By Frank Schroth
Historical Society to hold reception in of honor Suffolk Resolves Caretakers

Please come by on July 22nd to join the members of the Milton Historical Society in acknowledging Anthony Sammarco and Joe Cedrone, resident caretakers of The Suffolk Resolves House,  for all they...
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Friends of the Library Bookstore Open

July 7, 2010
By Frank Schroth

The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesday from 10:00AM - 2:00PM and Wednesday 6:30PM to 8:30PM. The volunteers in the Book Shop will also be accepting donations...
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Green Stories for a Summer’s Night

July 5, 2010
By Frank Schroth

Lazy summer evenings on the porch with families listening to stories and singing favorite old songs...step off the treadmill and join us for a relaxed journey to "yesteryear." Bring a comfy cushion to sit on and join us on our virtual first porch as...
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Art: “The New Kid,” a cartoon

June 26, 2010
By Frank Schroth
Art: “The New Kid,” a cartoon

The New Kid This is the latest in a series of art works created by students of FAVA (The Friends and Advocates for the Visual Arts). This week’s work is a cartoon strip by Ella Zimmerman, a 2nd grader at the Glover Elementary...
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Boston College Professor to Discuss “Passing For White”

June 21, 2010
By Fuller Village

Professor James O’Toole will discuss his book Passing For White at Fuller Village on Monday, June 28th at 2:00pm in the Function Room at 1372 Brush Hill Rd. The public is invited to attend. Professor O’Toole, Professor & Director of Undergraduate Studies and the Clough Millennium Chair...
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Effort underway by The Milton Historical Society to conserve Hutchinson Mirror

June 20, 2010
By Frank Schroth
Effort underway by The Milton Historical Society to conserve Hutchinson Mirror

The Milton Historical Society seeks support in their initiative to conserve a treasured artifact in their collection, a gilded mirror that once belonged to Governor Hutchinson. The mirror is being restored by Susan Jackson of Harvard Art. The following was contributed by Anthony Sammarco of the Milton Historical Society. The Milton Historical Society is the...
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Park Concert: Canton American Legion Band

June 20, 2010
By Frank Schroth

The Canton American Legion Band will be performing Tuesday, June 22nd, at the Gazebo on the town green in front of Town Hall. The concert, sponsored by The Milton Town Club begins at 6:30. Spread out a blanket and enjoy the music!
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