from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
Did you know Milton was the site of the first gristmill, gunpowder mill, paper mill, and chocolate factory in New England — all before the American Revolution? (Read the full story here.)
News
Fruit Center supports Sustainable Milton’s green bottle initiative
Sustainable Milton botttles on sale at Fruit Center
The Milton Fruit Center is now selling “green” bottles from Sustainable Milton. The bottles are manufactured by kleen kanteen. They are “high quality, food-grade stainless steel that is totally free of BPA and other toxins.” And they are environmentally friendly!
Four members of Troop 5 honored earn rank of Eagle Scout
According to the Boy Scouts of America only 5% of scouts made the ranks of Eagle in 2009. So when Milton’s Troop 5, which is chartered through St. Agatha’s Church, honored 4 of its 30 scouts, it represented a remarkable achievement for the troop and for the scouts: Graham Strang, Alexander Jamal and Stephen Campo of Milton, and Robert Hudson of Quincy. There is a reason why so few achieve this highest rank. It’s really tough.
Judge reverses own decision in hit-and-run death
from Wicked Local Milton
The conviction of a retired Quincy fire lieutenant for the hit-and-run death of a Milton man has been overturned by the same judge who found him guilty. (Read the full story here.)
Who’s who on the state Parole Board
from The Boston Herald
The members of the state Parole Board:
Chairman Mark A. Conrad – Appointed to the board by Gov. Deval Patrick in 2007 and appointed as chairman in 2008. A former Milton police officer, Conrad was Patrick’s campaign driver immediately prior to his appointment. (Read the full story here.)
Local veterans agents react to Thomas Kelley’s resignation
from Wicked Local Randolph
Some local veterans agents say they are surprised to learn about the forced resignation of state’s long-serving Secretary of Veterans Services Thomas Kelley, a Medal of Honor recipient.
“You can’t question Tom’s dedication and commitment to veterans,” Michael Cunningham, the veterans agent in Milton and Randolph, said. “I’m shocked.” (Read the full story here.)
Issues that will matter to Milton in 2011
Rather than look back, let’s look forward. Certain trends and issues will be paramount to the town in the coming year. They include (but are not limited to) the schools, property development, and town structure and finance. Here is a quick look at each.
Milton spread under $1M
from The Boston Herald
The four-bedroom Colonial that’s currently for sale at 132 Ford Ranch Road in Milton once listed for $4 million, but is now priced at just $899,000.
That’s because an attempt to subdivide the home’s 12-acre parcel into a second buildable lot failed to win town approval. And while the 4,205-square-foot house has large glass walls in the rear, new windows and lighting, its original 1960s-era ceramic-tile and Formica-counter bathrooms remain. (Read the full story here.)
MHS choral standout Brandon Grimes comes home for a return engagement
by Annie Davis
Brandon Grimes
Baritone Brandon Grimes has returned to Milton in musical triumph. A senior at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, Grimes’s senior recital, originally performed December 9th at the university, was performed last night at First Parish Church. In the darkened sanctuary illuminated by a single spotlight, Grimes’s tall presence emanated grace and professionalism, passion and delight, as he interpreted a demanding program. The audience of over 100 friends, family, and members of Milton’s musical and school community were transfixed throughout the 1 1/2 –hour performance.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS MILTON!
What a year! But aren’t they all?
Here is a brief look back at the some of the people, moments and scenes of 2010. My thanks to Moira Downes, Roy Chambers, John Gillooly, and Lee Toma for their contributions over the course of the year.
Best wishes Milton! Please click “Read more” for slide show.