from The Boston Herald
Edgar F. Powers of Milton, a World War II veteran and owner of Powers Asthma Manufacturing, died Sunday at Milton Health Care. He was 94. (Read the full story here.)
Only 2 bids for Ulin Rink management
The bids are in and only two organizations are interested in managing the Ulin Rink. They are Curry College and the Ulin Rink management Corporation. Both are non-profit entities.
Jeffrey Cruikshank is co-author of “The Man Who Sold America,’’ a new bio of adman Albert Lasker
In an interview with Alex Beam of the Boston Globe Milton writer Jeff Cruikshank discusses his book on Albert Lasker which runs the gamut from political chicanery to significant philanthropy. You can find the interview here.
Randolph, Milton will share veterans’ agent
from Wicked Local Rndolph
Now that Veterans’ Agent James Campbell is retired, the town is searching through applicants for a replacement. However, the new hire will not serve Randolph alone. (Read the full story here.)
Vendors Sought for November 20th Craft Fair at Fuller Village
Tables are available for a rental fee of $40. Please contact Nancy Kearns at nkearns@fullervillage.net for more information.
Water and sewer bills going up
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
Water and sewer bills going out this month will be about 5 percent higher with the new rates set by selectmen last week. (Read the full story here.)
Mtg notes: Selectmen 08.16.10 – recommendation on bike path to be sent to DCR; warrant for special town meeting closed
August is a slow time of year and the agenda for last night’s Selectmen’s meeting reflected that. Paul Krasinski, who was scheduled to present his plans regarding the Stoughton Town Farm, did not appear. The primary issue board discussed was a letter that had been drafted by Chairman McEttrick regarding their recommendation on options being reviewed by the DCR for the extension of the Neponset bike path.
Blood Drive today – give the gift of life!
Milton Community Eagle Scout Project Blood Drive
Thursday, August 19 th @ The Milton Public Library / 476 Canton Ave / Milton from 1:00 – 6:00 pm.
For an appt call 1-800-red-cross or go online www.redcrossblodod.org.
Lynch – D’Allesandro debate in the offing?
Milton resident and candidate for Congress for the 9th Congressinal District, Mac D’Allesandro, has challenged incumbent Stephen Lynch to debate. Lynch had initially been mum on the subject; but in a conversation with editors from Gatehouse Media, he said, “We’ll debate, I’m not sure it’ll be four times [referring to a request from his opponent] . . . I would hope for more than one [debate].”
50th reunion for Milton High class of ’61 in the works
An organizing comittee is being formed and efforts are underway to set a date for the 50th reunion of the Milton High School class of 1961. The date has not yet been set but Sandi Pomerantz is the chair and is eager to hear from alumnin and get the word out. A web site has been set up which you can find here and Mr. Permantz has a corresponding blog for the event which can be found here.
Investigators rule Milton fire an accident
from Wicked Local Milton
The four-alarm fire that engulfed an historic Adams Street home late Thursday morning was an accident, fire officials determined after completing their investigation on Friday. (Read the full story here.)