from NECN
At Houghton’s Pond in Milton, there was not much room left in the water.
For lifeguards and safety officials, the Fourth of July is a big one. And with all these people flocking to cool off, things can, unfortunately, go wrong.
School proposed for Milton town farm
from The Patriot Ledger
Teaching at a Providence high school during his college days, Paul Krasinski prodded struggling students into solving math problems by incorporating a study of NBA contracts into his lesson plans. (Read the full story here.)
Green Stories for a Summer’s Night
Lazy summer evenings on the porch with families listening to stories and singing favorite old songs…step off the treadmill and join us for a relaxed journey to “yesteryear.” Bring a comfy cushion to sit on and join us on our virtual first porch as children’s librarian Elaine Weischedel tells some of her favorite “green” stories. For all ages (not just little guys!).
WHERE: The Story Hour Room / Miltn Public Library / Milton, MA
WHEN: Mon, July 12 @from 7:00pm – 7:45pm
Contact: Children’s Room 617-898-4957
Senator Joyce: Here, there, and everywhere
Perhaps it is because we are entering what the Senator referred to in a conversation with Governor Patrick as the “silly season,” but our state senator Brian A. Joyce is everywhere. By “silly season” he is likely referring to the upcoming political campaigns.
Scramble shots! Winners all!
A good day
Local sports photographer Roy Chambers shared some of his photos with us. Roy documented the event thoroughly and his photos are available for purchase from his web site.
Great turnout for MAD Scramble
Close to 200 runners competed over hill and dale in the 2nd annual MAD Scramble. With a route that takes runners around Turner’s Pond, up and over the lower hills of Canton Ave. and along Pine Tree Brook Trail past Pope’s Pond, it is one of the more interesting community runs in town.
Town comes out $40,000 ahead in final state budget
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
The town got more money from the state than it expected in the 2011 budget just signed by Gov. Deval Patrick – a $40,000 windfall to his hometown. (Read the full story here.)
Darkness forces 9-9 American Legion tie
from The Patriot Ledger
A highly eventful American Legion baseball game had an uneventful ending. The Cohasset Post 118 and Milton Post 114 teams traded hits, runs and rallies before darkness forced a 9-9 tie after six innings in District 6 action at Cunningham Park. (Read the full story here.)
Brockton woman who was music director at Milton church dies at 58
from Wicked Local Milton
During her more than 20 years as music director of Episcopal Church of Our Savior in Milton, Roseanna Fernandes helped the church become a multi-cultural community. (Read the full story here.)
Legion Post’s star lineup – a look back
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
In 2006, the Milton Legion Post 114 baseball team won the Massachusetts State and New England Regional championships and advanced to the American Legion World Series for the first time in the post’s history. (Read the full story here.)
DCR Extends Comment Period for Neponset River Trail Extension
from the DCR
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has extended by more than a month the public comment period for the Neponset River Trail extension.
Comments will now be accepted, by email or phone, through August 14, 2010.