Members of the Pierce 8th grade class recently visited the state house. On hand to greet them to the state legislative workplace were two Milton residents; Senator Brian A. Joyce and Representative Walter F. Timilty.
State extends comment period, sets tour dates on Neponset path extension
from The Dorchester Reporter
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. DCR also has scheduled two site walks — on July 22 and July 26— to explore the different alternatives for the trail’s extension into Mattapan and/or Milton. (Read the full story here.)
Red Sox acquire left-hander Rich Hill of Milton
from Patriot Ledger
The Boston Red Sox have signed Milton’s Rich Hill, a left-handed pitcher who has a 21-20 big-league record over five seasons. Hill will be assigned to Triple-A Pawtucket, where he will be given a chance as a reliever. Of his 78 major league games, 70 have been as a starter. (See the full story here.)
Today! Milton’s 2nd Annual M.A.D. 5 mile Scramble
Today – fun race, good cause! Today is the 2nd Annual M.A.D. Scramble Five Mile Road Race. You can register before the race
Light! Camera! Suzette! Columnist adds TV to her resume
Please join us in welcoming Milton resident and Ledger columnist Suzette Sandring to Milton Cable!
from Wicked Local Milton
I landed a TV show on local programming Milton Cable Access, Channel 8: It’s All Write With Suzette.
When I pitched a half hour segment about column writing, the director said, “Yeah, let’s do it.” (Read the full story here.)
Court worker denies bail-money theft
from The Patriot Ledger: Milton man allegedly took $1,550 over five months
Just thinking someone he hired and trusted could be a thief doesn’t set well with Norfolk County Clerk of Courts Walter Timilty.
Former Superior Court employee James Colin Campbell, 31, of Milton, pleaded not guilty Tuesday in District Court to a charge of larceny of property valued at more than $250. (Read the full story here.)
Suspect tries to drug Stoughton woman, toddler, police say
from Enterprise news.com
A Milton man was arrested Monday after police say he tried to hold his girlfriend and toddler against their will by drugging them. (Read the full story here.)
Milton Alum Kassi Stein’s passion
Kassi Stein (photo by Mary Knox Merrill)
Kassi Stein, member of the MHS of 2009, has a passion for research. Right now she is researching the Asian Longhorned Beetles, not good news for them.
Three battle for Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth state Senate seat
from The Patriot Ledger
Burr, Livingston to face off in GOP primary; winner to take on incumbent Joyce
Candidates for the Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth state Senate seat identified the economy, the Chapter 40B affordable-housing law and the relationship between local and state government as important issues for the next senator. (Read the full story here.)
MATV offers local cable programming support
Milton Access TV provides complete production support for local organizations and individuals who want to develop community cable programs.
Bay State students get kick out of World Cup
Milton's Mickey Montiero @ World Cup (photo Boston Herald)
Mickey – you lucky son of a gun!
from The Boston Herald
Miguel Montiero and Lelia Bullitt can’t escape the shriek of vuvuzelas.
“At 3 in the morning you hear them. It won’t stop,” Montiero, 20, of Milton said. (Read the full story here.)