from The Patriot Ledger
A high-profile office building overlooking the Southeast Expressway could have a new tenant now that its owner is looking to fill space currently occupied by State Street Corp. (Read the full story here.)
Art Opening: “Picture the Garden” @ Milton Library
Flower by Joan Clifford
There is an impressive new exhibit on display at the Wotiz Gallery at Milton Public Library.
The exhibit by Milton photographer, Joan Clifford, consists of large flower portraits taken last summer which “showcase the ephemeral beauty of the garden flower.”
The show will have an opening reception Tuesday, June 15th from 6:30 – 8:30pm.
Time to stop the madness on elderly driver safety
Commentary by Frank Schroth
Last Saturday an elderly driver in Cambridge drove his car into a bus stop. Four people including a 4 yr old were inside the shelter. Fortunately, the shelter acted as a shield so when the driver, who thought he was stepping on his brake stepped on the gas and drove into them, they didn’t die.
Shepard and Houlihan speak @ MHS Graduation
A week ago today the MHS class of 2010 held their graduation.
The two speakers who addressed the gathered throng were especially fresh and genuine and heartfelt. They spoke of love and friendship and the need to be fearless.
Milton garden tour raises funds for Outdoor Classroom at Pierce Middle School
photo by Craig Murray
Wicked Local Milton has a nice portfolio of photographs from the Garden Tour held to benefit the Outdoor Classroom at Pierce Middle School.
Milton Library Cookout!
Kick off a summer of great reading and fun at the Library!
There is a lot going on this Wednesday, June 16th
- 4:00-5:00 sing-a-long with Vic ‘n Sticks
- 4:30-6:30 hot dogs with all the fixin’s
- 6:30-8:30 get your summer reading in gear with a bag of books from the Friends Book Shop (just $5.00! for e whole bag!)
Summer reading kick off! Vic & Sticks: Recycled Rhythm
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Join the Milton Library as they kick off their summer reading program. Come and sing along to learn how recycling helps the world around us.
Police: Parents left children in car at Foxwoods
from The Boston Globe
The parents of a 1-year-old and a 10-year-old from Dedham and Milton were arraigned yesterday on child endangerment charges after police say they left the children alone in a car in a Foxwoods Resort Casino parking garage while they were inside gambling. (Read the full story here.)
Meeting notes: Selectmen 06.03.10 p3 – Alternative energy update
At the last Board of Selectmen’s meeting Henry MacLean, chairman of the Alternative Energy Committee, gave an update on the efforts of the Alternative Energy committee to enable Milton to qualify as a Green Community. Once qualified, Milton would be eligible for $8.1 million in state grants for local renewable and energy efficiency projects.
Art: A Soldier
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 sculpture by Olivia Done, an 8th grade student at the Pierce Middle School. She created the work while attending a FAVA workshop, Clever Clay Creations.