by Frank Schroth

In a joint meeting the Board of Selectmen and School Committee voted unanimously to appoint Becky Padera to the School Committee seat vacated by Denis Keohane. Mr. Keohane resigned from the committee when he was elected to the Board of Selectmen. It is difficult to know who to congratulate first, Ms. Padera on her appointment, or the School Committee for managing to whittle down a field of 11 to a single recommendation for the Board of Selectmen. Read more »

from the 350th Committee

Community is defined as “a group living in close proximity that often shares cultural and historical heritage. “ The town of Milton’s celebration of 350 years of community was an enormous success that strengthened the ties that bind us together. Read more »

from the DCR

In anticipation of this week’s high temperatures , Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Commissioner Ed Lambert announced early lifeguard services at various DCR beaches and wading pools three days early beginning this Wednesday, June 20. Read more »

from Boston.com – Metro Desk

A 22-foot Boston Whaler boat caught fire this afternoon and the flames spread to a second boat before firefighters were able to bring the situation under control, according to the Boston Fire department. (Read the full story here.)