from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
Monday, June 24
Theft: At 4:27 p.m., police received a report of a stolen bicycle on Eliot Street. The bicycle was believed to be stolen overnight, and was valued at $450. (Read the full story here.)
Mtg Notes: Plan’g Brd 06.13.13 – Articles for fall TM discussed; Chan’s seeks to expand
by Frank Schroth
Last week’s meeting of the Planning Board was uncharacteristically brief, clocking in at less than an hour. The board approved the Master Plan RFP for phase 2 and “accepted” the visioning statement that came from phase 1. Chair Whiteside noted that “accept is different than approve but it is progress.”
The major item on the agenda was a discussion of articles to go before the fall Town Meeting. There are several.
Picture for the day 07.01.13
Tom Palmer recently took some shots of the front of the library. It is a wonderful building and if you haven’t been recently, you should stop by. Please click “Read more” for additional images. The grounds are special too – thanks to the efforts of The Milton Garden Club and Driscoll Landscaping.
Light at library entrance – Tom Palmer
Burglaries an issue – MPD issue reminder on need to keep houses, cars locked
The Milton Police Department is urging residents to remain vigilant and to be sure to lock their cars and homes when you are out. They have included the text of a community alert email from the Boston Police Department listing incidents and their tips for staying safe. (Related article in today’s Wicked Local can be found here.)
Good morning:
We hope everyone is enjoying this peaceful Sunday. Over the past year, MPD has held many community meetings and posted dozens of public appeals regarding residential burglaries. The department has had much success and made many arrests. Several of these coming from information provided by residents. This type of crime however continues to plague all communities in Metro Boston.
Caring Circle offers free rides to Milton, Quincy (MA) residents
from the EnterpriseNews.com
In Milton and Quincy (MA), church volunteers with the Caring Circle offer free rides to appointments, grocery shopping, and other destinations. Transportation is a vital need among the sick and elderly. One might assume drivers are busy non-stop, but surprisingly there are few takers. “People have a hard time asking for help, and we’re trying to break down that barrier,” said co-founder Patricia Kelleher, 61, of St. Mary of the Hills in Milton. (Read the full story here.)
Paintings by Vincent Crotty on exhibit at MPL
During the month of July, the Wotiz Gallery of the Milton Public Library will be graced with the paintings of Irish native Vincent Crotty. Mr. Crotty, a visual artist, paints figures and landscapes from life and in the studio. His work spans a wide range, from the back streets of his hometown in Ireland to the back porches of his Dorchester three-decker neighborhood.
Chief Wells on Deputy Chief Paris
The following was posted to the Milton Police Department’s Facebook page. Friend the Milton Police on Facbeook.
This morning at 11:46 am an internal email was sent to all members of the Police Department. The message read “I would like to thank everyone, sworn and civilian personnel for the opportunity to work with you throughout my career with the Milton Police Department. I will miss each and everyone associated with the Department, and I wish you all well in the future, Stay Safe, …Charlie Paris.”
Peter J. Healy new CEO of Beth Israel Deaconess – Milton
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton announced today the appointment of Peter J. Healy to the position of Chief Executive Officer.
With over twenty years of leadership experience both at community and teaching hospitals, Healy will join Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton in August from Boston Medical Center, where he currently serves as Chief Administrative Officer of the Faculty Practice Plan and Vice President of Professional Services.
Picture for the day 06.29.13
Glover elementary star Roman Padera (on the right) took time to have his picture taken with Iron Man (on the left) who is in town for a few days shooting a film. Roman’s mom is in the middle. Pretty cool.
Artspace Milton summer camp sessions open for registration
Artspace Milton has announced its summer camp. Offerings include drawing, painting, creating works from recyclable materials and bookmaking. Check out the full descriptions and find registration info here.
About those film trucks @ Glover – it’s “The Judge” filming
by Frank Schroth
You may have noticed that there is a significant number of trucks, trailers, campers etc parked in front of the Glover School. There are also yellow signs around town to direct the trucks that say St. More on them.