A crew rowing in from a morning on the water. The Friends of Milton Crew are offering a rowing bootcamp this summer for both juniors and adults. A second session starts 7/29. You can email info@miltoncrew.org for info.
photo by Frank Schroth
Representative Walter Timilty recently met with Randolph and Milton students from the Neponset Valley Leadership Institute for summer 2013. Here they all are in the Chamber of the House of Representatives.
from Boston.com – MetroDesk
Norfolk District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey was heading home when he drifted across the yellow line on Centre Street here Tuesday, helping to trigger a four-car crash that sent four people to the hospital, officials said. (Read the full story here.)
We are excited to, once again, bring the StoryWalk® Project to Milton from 7/28 – 8/4! Come enjoy this week-long, outdoor, rain or shine, free event. Visit the Trailside Museum and enjoy a story posted along the way as you walk around their grounds. This is a terrific opportunity to enjoy a wonderful children’s book while taking a healthy walk.
from PatriotLedger.com
Milton lawyer Thomas L. Finigan will be sitting on the bench as a district court judge in Stoughton, if confirmed by the Governor’s Council. (Read the full story here.)
from NECN
NNorfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey was hospitalized after he was involved in a multi-car accident. It happened Tuesday on Centre Street in Milton, Mass., just before 6 p.m. Please click “Read more” for video courtesy of NECN.
We saw this shot in the Boston Globe in an article on the closing of Brigham’s. Ms. Thompson is a well known and admired figure in town. Click on the image to go to the story.
from Boston.com MetroDesk
A South Shore businessman testified in federal court Tuesday that only weeks after his friend was killed in 1982, James “Whitey” Bulger lured him to a dingy, South Boston bar and ordered him at gunpoint to pay $400,000 that Bulger claimed the friend owed.
“We want our money,” Michael Solimando said Bulger told him. “He pulled a revolver out and stuck it in my face and told me how disappointed he was that I hadn’t come to him sooner.” (Read the full story here.)
by Frank Schroth
Planning Board members, principally Chair Whiteside and member Kelly, lambasted the draft of the Housing Production Plan produced by a consultant. Their primary objection was with regard to listing current 40B developments under consideration (Milton Mews, Hendries) as goals. Whiteside said, We want the housing production plan to prevent Milton Mews and this states it as a goal.”
On Tuesday, July 23, at 6:30 p.m., the Teen Services department of the Milton Library is hosting a music event for teens and preteens. Teens are invited to come with a song of their favorite less-than-well-known band. Attendees will share their songs and create a playlist of underground music. Librarians will also discuss the best smartphone and tablet apps for listening to music.
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
The following information was taken from the Milton police log. Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.
Monday, July 8
Theft: At 9:40 a.m., police received a report of a theft from two vehicles on Capen Street. Both vehicles were unlocked and two GPS units valued at $120 each and a $200 pair of sunglasses were taken. (Read the full story here.)