News

Operator error seen in Mattapan trolley line accident

from The Boston Globe

Investigators have determined “operator error” to be the cause of a November trolley accident, in which an out-of-service trolley hit another one with commuters on the Ashmont-Mattapan high-speed line, MBTA officials said. (Read the full story here.)

 

Board of Appeals Hendries 40B hearing continues – fire safety a concern

by Frank Schroth

The Board of Appeals (BoA) continued the hearing on a comprehensive permit for the development of an apartment building at the site of the Hendries building last Tuesday. Mr. Hurley, acting chair, identified 4 issues that required further discussion and review: traffic, parking, fire safety, and open items with the Conservation Commission.

Caroling on the Common

Screen Shot 2014-12-03 at 10.55.46 AMCaroling on the CommonSaturday December 6, 2014 from 3:30 PM TO 6 PM. at the First Congregational Church of Milton.
The Milton High School Holiday Choir will be preforming along with the Boston Conservatory of Music Cabaret.  After the concert there are bonfires with marshmallow roasting, cocoa, cider, cookies and  crafts.  The event is free!! Donations  for the Quincy food pantry or hats and mittens for the Salvation army mitten tree are welcome and appreciated.

MHS Can & Bottle Drive 12/6

Support the Girls Indoor/Outdoor Track Can/Bottle Drive on December 6th
The Boosters “Cans for Cats” can & bottle recycling drive will be held on Saturday, December 6th, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Milton High School.

Tucker Neighborhood Association meeting

The next meeting of the Tucker Neighborhood Association will take place Thursday, December 3,
from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Milton Public Library on Canton Avenue in the Keyes Conference Room.

Holiday Artisan Fair Returns to MAC on 12/6!

Screen Shot 2014-11-10 at 7.07.13 AMIts already started — the search for the most uniquely perfect holiday gifts for our family and friends.  Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 6th from 10am to 4pm to shop at  the 2nd annual Holiday Artisan Fair held at the Milton Art Center.

Joyful Noise! Holiday Promenade

On Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 7:30 pm at the Center for the Arts, Thayer Academy (745 Washington Street, Braintree) the Atlantic Symphony Orchestra will perform  Joyful Noise! Holiday Promenade with Jin Kim, Music Director and featuring Chelsea Basler, soprano. The program will include:

MPD Notice: B&E in vicinity of Andrews Park

Notice from the Milton Police Department

Breaking and Entering occurred in Quincy near Andrews Park area in Milton Description of suspect is a white male, late 20’s early 30’s, black baseball hat, white t-shirt, backpack, clean shaven. If you see any parties matching this description please contact Milton Police ASAP!

Breaking news: Hubert has been adopted!

The Milton Animal League announced on their Facebook page today that one of their longest standing tenants has finally found a home. 731 folks have registered their “like” of this event. The League recently made a tremendous effort to find the fella a home. It worked. Congratulations Hubert and new friend!