Hinckley Road in Milton is featured in the Globe Magazine. It is described as “a quiet suburban street bursting with curb appeal” hmm . . . they must have missed Avalon Road. You can find the article here.
News
Milton woman makes New England Patriots cheerleading squad
from Wicked Local Milton
Photo by Laszlo TarkoRebeka St. Fort, 26, of Milton, was named one of the new Patriots cheerleaders.
Rebekah St. Fort, 26, of Milton works at a private hedge fund in the Back Bay, is pursuing her M.B.A. at Boston College, and has just landed a spot on the New England Patriots cheerleading squad. (Read the full story here.)
Milton 3-car crash snarls I-93 traffic
from WCVB
Frank Holland/WCVB
A three-car crash on I-93 in Milton snarled traffic Saturday afternoon while crews worked to clear the scene. (Read the full story here.)
Another example of the risks and challenges of being in law enforcement
from the Milton Police Dept Facebook page
This morning on Franklin St. in East Milton, a Mountain Bike officer assigned to specialized patrol was conducting enforcement measures. While at this location, a vehicle operated by a 26yo Quincy man suddenly revved his engine and drove directly a the officer who was crossing the street on foot.
Paul Bortolotti, Milton High/UMass Amherst baseball
from the Boston Globe
The Bortolotti name carries a lot of weight around the diamond in Milton.
Paul Bortolotti was a star pitcher on the Milton High squad that captured the EMass. Division 1 title in 1974. (Read the full story here.)
St. Mary of the Hills Inducts New Members to National Junior Honor Society
On Thursday, April 9th, St. Mary of the Hills School inducted twenty new members to the National Junior Honor Society. These students in grades six through eight met the criteria and exemplified the qualities of scholarship, service, leadership, citizenship and character.
Poem for the day 04.11.15
In celebration of National Poetry Monthwe are posting a poem a day. Today’s poem was sent in by a faithful reader. If you have a favorite poem (or two) send it along to frank@mytownmatters.com.
Spring by Linda Pastan
Just as we lose hope
she ambles in,
a late guest
dragging her hem
of wildflowers,
Brief bits: Religious holidays no longer days off; Firefighter override; Eustis Estate update; and bike infirmary for sale
by Frank Schroth
Last week the School Committee voted to remove Good Friday and Yom Kippur as days off for Milton students. The recent snow days have forced a re-examination of the calendar. In an attempt to shorten the length of the school year slightly the administration made the recommendation. This year school started before Labor Day and will run almost to the end of June.
Photo for the day 04.10.15
photo by Connie Spiros
This is Marmee Taylor who joined the MFA Associates in 2008 as a Flower Arranger, and was also a photographer for Art in Bloom. She was at the Milton Public Library last night to give a peek into the “Art in Bloom” event that takes place annually at the MFA. It is a great event and both Milton garden groups have been represented in the past.
Poem for the day 04.10.15
In celebration of National Poetry Monthwe are posting a poem a day. Today’s poem was sent in by Annie LaVigne. Thanks Annie, keep them coming. If you have a favorite poem (or two) send it along to frank@mytownmatters.com.
An African Elegy by Ben Okri
We are the miracles that God made
To taste the bitter fruit of Time.
We are precious.
And one day our suffering
Will turn into the wonders of the earth.