The Boston Globe has an interview with local historian Anthony Sammarco on Howard Johnson’s. You can find it here (note: it is behind a subscriber wall). Sammarco once lived in Milton and made substantial contributions to the community during his time here. The Globe also has an excerpt from Mr. Sammarco’s book, The Story Behind Howard Johnson’s, a New England icon.
September Stained Glass Mosaics Display at Milton Public Library
During the month of September, the Milton Public Library will host artist Karen Dewhirst in the Wotiz Gallery on the first floor. Ms. Dewhirst, a Milton resident for the last 20 years, solders with copper and lead, recycling vintage lamps and creating the handmade shades out of bottles, plates and stained glass sheets which she fits for chandeliers, floor and table lamps.
Swing Concert on Town Hall Green Sponsored by The Friends of the Library
After a rain cancellation in June, Four Guys in Tuxes will play swing, society, and classic rock on August 27 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. The concert will be held the Town Hall green, across the street from the Milton Public Library. Sponsored by The Friends of the Milton Library, the popular band is returning for its 17th performance in the summer concert series. Admission is free.
Backyard Retreats: Urban beekeeping
Milton family profiled in a piece on beekeeping fro NECN. Please click on “Read more” for video.
Mtg notes: BoS 08.14.13 (a) – Keohane provides Hendries update
At the 8/14 meeting of the Board of Selectmen, Chair Denis Keohane provided an update on the status of the Hendries property. Keohane has been a member of a group of officials and residents that has been meeting with the Connellys, the owners of the property, to develop and discuss reviving a mixed use building that satisfies the zoning, addresses neighborhood concerns, and is financially viable to the Connellys.
Milton increases water rates for the 2013-2014
from Boston.com
Water prices will go up and sewer prices will go down, following a unanimous selectmen’s vote approving the rates for 2013-14.
The increase in water rates will be 10.75 percent, while the decline for sewer rates will be 2.4 percent, according to Department of Public Works Director Joe Lynch. (Read the full story here.)
Sunset, Song & Sangria – Pauline Wells to perform in support of Dana Farber
Join Pauline Wells on the Patio at 88 Wharf St., Milton MA performing an acoustic set with Special Friends
Thursday August 22, 2013 6:30 to 8:30 PM light refreshments will be served. $25.00 donation Proceeds to Benefit The Dana Farber Cancer Institute.
Please click “Read more” for flyer.
MPD seek assistance with vandals of Fuller Village
Notice from Milton Police Department – ATTENTION RESIDENTS OF THE FULLER VILLAGE AREA
Detective Louis Bullard is asking for your help with an investigation/vandalism/theft of the “Welcome to Fuller Village” sign at 1399 Blue Hill ave, This crime occurred in the nighttime hours between July 13-14. Anyone with information on this crime, please contact Detective Louis Bullard 617-898-4813. Please click”Read more” for video.
Photo for the day 08.14.13
Rowers Robert Cormack and Tyler Carpenter on the Neponset, members of a Masters rowing boot camp managed by the Friends of Milton Crew.
photo by Frank Schroth
Fall Knitting Socials at MPL
Knit, create, and make new friends! Knitters of all experience levels are invited to twice-monthly drop-in workshops with experienced knitter Nina Zonnevylle. Bring your own materials and projects. Attend one meeting or all. The casual knitting socials will be held from September through November in the lower level Conference Room of the Milton Public Library, 476 Canton Avenue in Milton.
Milton police log: August 5 to 12
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
The following information was taken from the Milton police log. Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.
Monday, Aug. 5
Malicious damage: At 6:42 a.m., police received a report of vandalism to a vehicle on Rose Street. Somebody punctured rear passenger side tire. The owner said this was the second time this happened to the same vehicle in two weeks. (Read the full story here.)