Kugel is a10 year old neutered male poodle mix. He was found as a stray with a dirty matted coat. He had a haircut and dental work and is now ready for a new home. You can learn more about Kugel from the Milton Animal League. Visit their web site, visit them at 181 Governor Stoughton Lane in Milton or call (617) 698-0413.
Reminder – Election this Tuesday, 9/10 for Suffolk seat (Precincts 1 & 2)
Yes – there is another election and if you are in Precincts 1 or 2 (only) you should vote. Dan Cullinane, who won the Democratic nomination, is running against 2 independents, Lincoln Larmond of Mattapan and Milton’s own Edmond Romulus for the 12th Suffolk House seat. Please click “Read more” for notice from Town Hall regarding polling places etc.
Gardner Museum Director of Security to Discuss Art Heists at MPL
Milton Reads kicks off its fall festivities with speaker Anthony Amore, director of security at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and the author of Stealing Rembrandts: The Untold Story of Notorious Art Heists. An art crimes expert, Mr. Amore will talk about famous heists on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at 2 pm in the Keys Community Room (lower level) of the Milton Library, 476 Canton Avenue in Milton. The event is free and open to all.
Work on missing Neponset River Greenway Trail sections could begin as early as next year
from Boston.com – Your Town Dorchester
Work to complete the three missing sections of the Neponset River Greenway Trail could begin as soon as next year, Department of Conservation and Recreation Commissioner Jack Murray told members of the Neponset River Greenway Council Wednesday. (Read the full story here.)
Milton Kiwanis Fall Festival
Milton Kiwanis Fundraiser
The Milton Kiwanis Fall Festival to be held on Saturday, Ocotber 5th from 1-4PM at Cunningham Park will feature fun for all. Come join us for:
A tribute to Judge Hurd
In 2004, The Honorable George Hurd, along with his with Elizabeth, was invited on the Neponset River Boat Tour with Host Bernie Lynch, to reminisce about his memories of the Neponset river. As a tribute to the late Judge, Milton Access Television will be airing this special episode all weekend long at 5pm on Comcast Channel 8 and RCN Channel 3.
Milton Citizens Against Aviation Impact Meeting
The Milton Citizens Against Aviatin Impact (MCAAI) will be meeting on Saturday, September 7th @ 9:15 a.m. in the downstairs conference room at the Milton Public Library. All are invited and encouraged to come with suggestions.
Cost and efficiency of Fire Departments
Commentary by Frank Schroth
At the most recent meeting of the Board of Selectmen Chief Grant of the Milton Fire Department gave his quarterly update. A princicpal issue discussed was the departments response to medical emergencies, the need and the cost (read post here). The issue of efficiency and cost of Boston fire departments is one the Globe wrote about recently. The article reports trends consistent with Chief Grant’s report: fires are down and the majority of calls the department goes out on are medical related.
Letter: Central & Eliot intersection a pedestrian hazard
from Julie Baker
I am a Milton resident and a pedestrian. Due to low vision I do not drive. I cross the intersection of Central Avenue and Eliot Street multiple times per day during my commute to work, when I exercise on the bike path, or frequent local businesses. Yesterday, I was almost hit by a car while in the crosswalk.
Dog sniffs out Milton car break-in suspects
from The PatriotLedger.com
Police said two men who intended to break into a car were arrested Wednesday morning after they were tracked to a back yard on Brush Hill Road by a State Police dog. (Read the full story here.)
DPW notice: Hazardous waste disposal day
On Saturday, September 21, 2013, the Milton Department of Public Works will hold a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Day for Milton residents. Collection hours are from 9 a.m. to noon. No early arrivals! The collection takes place at the DPW Yard (629 Randolph Avenue), rain or shine.