News release from the Forbes House Museum
The 3RD annual Civil War Concert featuring the band, Dixon’s Gold, will take place on the grounds of the Forbes House Museum on Sunday, 11 August beginning at 3pm.
Monsieur Leite thanks the community
Monsieur Leite, a French teacher at the Tucker school, lost his daughter in a tragic accident. The following note expresses his thanks to the community, especially the Tucker family, for their support during this time. His note is in both English and French.
Lyzbeth Leite
Thank you
For a kind word received,
For a hand extended,
For a flower offered,
Beth Israel Deaconess-Milton receives top ranking from Consumer Reports
The Patriot Ledger has a story today on Beth Israel Deaconess-Milton receiving a top rank among hospitals in the state for surgery outcomes The article states, “It’s the first time that the non-profit consumer publication has ranked hospitals across the nation on the issue of how patients fare after surgery, focusing on infections, re-admissions, pain control and communication with doctors and nurses.” (Read the full story here.)
Reminder: Jeff Stoodt performs Cole Porter
On Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 2 PM, Jeff Stoodt, music aficionado and host of cable TV’s “The Great American Songbook”, will present a program of songs by Cole Porter in a cabaret setting. The singer will also tell fascinating stories about each song and the great composer. The concert, called “Night and Day,” will be held at the Milton Public Library in the Keys Community Room (lower level).
Chief Wells reflects on the “Night Out” celebration and the town
The following statement from Richard Wells, the Chief of the Milton Police Department, was posted to the MPD’s Facebook page.We reprint here for benefit of those who are not on Facebook. If you are on Facebook, friend them!
This morning, I stood on the freshly cut front lawn of the Police Station and thought how lucky we were once again this year, to have such a beautiful day for our National Night Out Celebration. In the back of my mind however, I always worry a little, thinking, will the residents come? My answer was easy, I knew that the people of Milton would arrive at MPD to join with the men and women who protect them every day.
The Suffolk Resolves House has new caretakers
News release from the Milton Historical Society
Brian Doherty, President of The Milton Historical Society, is proud to announce that a contract has been signed with Rebecca and Amram Migdal to be resident caretakers at the Suffolk Resolves House at 1370 Canton Avenue, Milton. Married in 2012, they moved here following grad school in Delaware and Virginia, respectively.
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church to Host SAT Prep Course
News release from St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
Registration now open for college prep program benefiting students in Milton and neighboring community
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Milton is partnering with Episcopal City Tutoring (ECT) to offer individualized SAT prep to local students preparing for college entrance exams.
40B developments in the news
Two recent articles on 40B may be of interest to Milton residents. One item mentioned in the first article concerns Weymouth Senator Hedlund’s amendment to tighten environmental regulations on 40B. Environmental impacts have been identified by critics of proposed Milton Mews development here. The developers, Mill Creek, are also looking to build a 40B in Needham, the topic of the second article.
Concert on the Green at Fuller Village with Sergeant Dan Clark, the Singing Trooper
Celebrate summer with a live concert sponsored by generous donations from The Bank of Canton and Partners Healthcare at Home.
Sergeant Dan Clark, the Singing Trooper, will perform on Thursday, August 15th. As a former United States Marine and retired Massachusetts State Trooper he has lived the motto “God, Country, Corps!” From his extensive performance background as a young adult with All-State and All-Eastern Choirs, The Tanglewood Young Vocalist Program, and the College Light Opera Company Sgt Clark merged into ‘The Singing Trooper’ named by Gov. Michael Dukakis who introduced him to the great Boston Pops Orchestra.
Milton police log: July 29 to Aug. 4
The following information was taken from the Milton police log. Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.
Monday, July 29
Fraud: At 4:28 p.m., police received a report of identity theft of a Quisset Brook Road resident. Someone opened up a Comcast account in the resident’s name in San Francisco about a year ago and now there is a debt of about $1,000 on the account. Comcast tried to bill the resident for the money and she called the police. (Read the full story here.)
Town seeks volunteer for FAA community advisory group
The Town is seeking a volunteer to represent its interests on a community advisory group (CAC) which collaborates with MASSPORT and the FAA in making recommendations regarding airplane noise and potential health issues in the surrounding communities to Logan Airport. The appointment includes multiple meetings throughout the year at MASSPORT and having knowledge of aviation would be beneficial. If you have an interest in serving your town in this capacity, please contact the Selectmen’s Office at Town Hall.