from The Boston Herald
A rookie Curry College campus police officer has been fired after he allegedly broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home and pointed a gun at her. (Read the full story here.)
Music Festival Board Seeks New Members
Milton Performing Arts, the parent organization of the Milton Young Musicians Festival and the Milton Elementary Musicians Festival, extends an open invitation to all who might be interested in supporting these two annual events. Musicianship is not mandatory, nor is a child in the school music program.
DPW work on library parking and entrance postponed
Please note that the DPW has reschedule the work on the library entrance and exit and the striping of the roadway for next week. The work is being done to improve pedestrian and vehicular safety at the library. You can find a letter from the library director here.
Andrew Smith to Present EP Release Concert at Riverside Theatre Works
To celebrate the release of his first EP of original music, Andrew Smith will present a release concert at Riverside Theatre Works in Hyde Park, Friday and Saturday evenings, October 25 and 26 at 8:00 p.m. The evening will be filled with popular jazz songs, standards, songs from his EP and much more. Pulling from major influences such as Billy Joel and Stevie Wonder, Andrew and his nine-piece are sure to provide an extraordinary evening of music.
2nd Annual Pedal Poker River Run
This Saturday’s forecast is for party sunny skies and temperatures in the low 60’s. Perfect weather for a walk, run or ride along the Neponset River trail.
Four local organizations are teaming up for the second annual Pedal Poker River Run on Saturday, October 19th where participants walk or run (5K) or bike (17.5 miles) and have a chance to win some great prizes
Picture for the day 10.16.13
Ponkapoag golf course in an early fog. Click on image for a larger view. We welcome your photos. Please send to frank@mytownmatters.com.
photo by Frank Schroth
MPD notice: Be on the alert for phone scams
Notice from Milton Police Department (you can friend them on Facebook)
Today, MPD obtained a tip email from a person from outside Massachusetts that received a distressing call from “617-291-9347.”
The caller told the person that her brother had been in a serious car accident.
Children’s activities @ MPL: Sensory story time, Life-size Candyland and more!
Fall fun continues in the Children’s Room at Milton Public Library! In addition to our regular storytimes on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, we have these exciting programs for the young people in your life happening during the week of October 27 – November 2:
Letter: Library Director alerts patrons on measures to improve vehicular and pedestrian safety
Dear Milton Library Patron,
There are changes coming to the Milton Public Library parking lot. The entrance and exit to the Library parking lot are scheduled to switch places beginning Thursday, October 17th. This change will reverse the direction of traffic in the Library parking lot.
Autumn wants to find a home before winter
Autumn is an 8 year old spayed female domestic shorthair. She was left outside the Milton Animal shelter. Autumn is a gentle cat with a distinctive beauty – photos don’t do her justice. She is declawed. You can learn more about her by calling the shelter at (617) 698-0413 or stopping by. They are at 181 Governor Stoughton Lane here in Milton.
Sunset Hike to the Top of Big Blue
What could be more spectacular than fall foliage? Sunset from atop Great Blue! Enjoy the season’s finest colors this fall from the region’s highest hill.
On Sunday, October 20 from 4:00 – 7:00, Blue Hill Ski, the Friends of the Blue Hills, and Blue Hills Observatory will be sponsoring a free hike to the top of Great Blue.