from The PatriotLedger.com
As space to bury the deceased dwindles across the South Shore and beyond, Marshfield officials are backing a proposed land purchase to expand Cedar Grove Cemetery (Read the full story here.)
Researchers find link between aircraft noise and heart disease
The following release was submitted by Milton Citizens Against Aviation Impact
Exposure to high levels of aircraft noise is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, find two studies published on bmj.com today.
An accompanying editorial says the results have implications for planners when extending airports in heavily populated areas or planning new airports. (Read the full story here.)
Picture for the day 10.14.13
Milton’s State House Representatives Walter Timilty and Dan Cullinane
Representatives Walter Timilty and Dan Cullinane
Family Fairy Festival at the Wakefield Estate
There will be a FAMILY FAIRY FESTIVAL at the Wakefield Estate (1465 Brush Hill Rd, Milton) on Saturday October 19th 1PM-4PM brought to you by Artspace Milton and the the Mary MB Wakefield Charitable Trust
The woods are full of fairies! Come join us and build a home for a fairy or elf on the grounds of our beautiful estate. Participate in Nature Art activities.
Refreshments will be served. Space is limited, so RSVP Early! Suggested donation of $10 per family.
Gallery: Evan Jones FUNdraiser
Yesterday was a good day. Folks flocked to Brooks field to remember, celebrate, and contribute to a scholarship in the name of Evan Jones. The sky was grey but the day was bright.
Here are some tough nuts
Pictured here are some hearty (and healthy) souls who competed in the first Milton Boot Camp Triathlon. The triathlon consisted of twenty-minute stairs challenge in Milton Village followed by a 5k run and, lastly, fifteen minutes of intense jump rope in the Fontbonne gym. Nice job! Pls click on image for larger view.
Milton Boot Camp Triathalon Competitors
Quote for the day 10.13.12
“Of all the paths you take in life, make sure some of them are dirt”
– Anonymous
Milton tops Walpole 26-7! Nice!
Roy Chambers reports that Milton just beat Walpole 26-7. The first time since 2001. Roy does an amazing job covering MHS sports events. You can find his photos here.
TD pass from Liam Collins to John Lawton sealed the win for the Wildcats win over Walpole.
You can find Patriot Ledger coverage of the game here.
***Delay in Trash/Recycling Collection***
Please be Advised that due to the Columbus Day Holiday on Monday 10/14, 2013 there will be a one day delay in Trash/Recycling Collections.
Collections will begin on Tuesday 10/15 til Saturday 10/19
Friday’s collection will occur on Saturday 10/19 – Have a Great Holiday from Milton DPW!
Changes coming to the Milton Public Library parking lot
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 change will reverse the direction of traffic in the Library parking lot.
Milton Players present “Diary of Anne Frank” in new home
Ken Carberry with Lucy Gladstone
After having to leave their home of 80 years due to the sale of the Milton Woman’s Club, the Milton Players will perform The Diary of Anne Frank in their new, state-of-the-art theatre at the Massachusetts Hospital School in Canton November 1-10. The Pulitzer Prize-winning drama portrays the hopes and fears of the real-life Anne Frank, a Jewish girl in hiding with her family and neighbors in German-occupied Holland.