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In loved ones’ memory, Milton father and son will cycle together

from Wicked Local Milton

Like many men, Jim Comber will join his family around the patio grill this Father’s Day, but that won’t be the main event. He’s looking forward to taking a Blue Hills bike ride with his son, Will, to train for the Pan-Mass Challenge cycling fundraiser. (Read the full story here.)

Hearing on bike path tonight, opinions divided

The Board of Selectmen will be holding a hearing this evening to discuss the bike path extension under consideration by the DCR. The DCR intends to extend the bike path from Central Ave along the Neponset out to Mattapan Square will it will link up with the path there that runs along Truman Parkway.

Opinion: Milton View – Ulin Rink Fiasco

Phil Matthews of Milton View urges Board of Selectmen to get serious” on resolving the town’s management of the Ulin Rink.

from The Milton View

Why do the Ulin rink discussions cover the same ground over and over again, beginning to resemble a send up of the movie Ground Hog Day? Why, after 6 months, must we depend on Senator Brian Joyce to get us a fifth deadline extension to June 30th?(Read the full commentary here.)

Milton High makes Newsweek’s list of top public high schools

from Boston.com – Your Town Milton

Milton High School made Newsweek magazine’s list of the top 1,600 American public high schools –at number 692.

Each year, Newsweek picks the “best high schools in the country based on how hard school staffs work to challenge students with advanced placement, college level courses, and tests.” (Read the full story here.)

Three suspects eyed by Milton cops caught in Bridgewater house breaks

from Wicked Local Milton

Finding witnesses to a house break wasn’t tough. Police were following the suspects.

Lt. Chris Delmonte said Bridgewater police got a call from Milton detectives Monday around 12:30 p.m., saying they had some people under surveillance and the folks were headed into Bridgewater. (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.

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.