from Wicked Local Milton

It took more than three hours, almost all of it played in either a steady drizzle or consistent downpour, and included 23 runs.

If there’s one thing that can be said about the American Legion sectional final between Milton Post 112 and Bridgewater Post 203, the third meeting between the two teams of the tournament, it’s that it was a test to see which team wanted it most. (Read the full story here.)

You can view Patriot Ledger video highlights of the game here.

from the Cape Cod Times

Alex Hassan

Milton native Alex Hassan was drafted in the 20th round this summer by the Boston Red Sox. The Duke right-hander is in his second summer with Orleans.

Duke’s Alex Hassan wears many different hats. He’s a right-handed pitcher. But he also plays outfield sometimes. And oh yeah – he can also be an explosive designated hitter. There’s more to the Boston Red Sox 20th-round draft pick than just baseball, too. He’s also a movie critic, quick to give reviews of this summer’s blockbusters. Hassan discusses his multiple positions, his second season on the Cape and what it’s like to be a Cape League All-Star. (Read the Cape Cod Times interview with Alex here.)

Join photographer Martha McDonough to learn photo composition while exploring Fowl Meadow. Bring your own camera. Registration required. To register, contact BNAN at 617-542-7696 or info@bostonnatural.org

WHEN: August 2nd @ 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Meet at Paul’s Bridge parking area, Neponset Valley Pkwy & Brush Hill Rd, Milton/Hyde Park

Co-sponsored by MA DCR. Rain Date: August 3.

Cllick for Neponset River Greenway Festival page to download brochure with all Festival events as well as online movie clues.
Click here to see a map of this event location

from Wicked Local Milton

In a few months, Milton at night will be half as bright as it used to be.

The town this week began shutting off half of its 3,000 streetlights, going down each street and flipping the switch for every other fixture.

Several other South Shore towns have considered the idea, but most have backed off because of what electric companies charge to turn them off – quotes of $25 to $300 a light. In some cases, the town also was told it would have to pay a rental fee for the fixtures even if they were turned off. (Read the full story here.)

The recent closing of the East Milton branch library upset a number of residents in that neighborhood. However, as an article in the Boston Globe reports, Milton is not the only town forced to make difficult decisions with regard to its branch libraries.

The number of branch libraries in Massachusetts has fallen from 143 in 1990 to less than 100 today.

Janet Evans, current chair of the Library Board of Trustees is quoted. You can find the Globe article here.

from the Boston Globe

from Wicked Local Milton

With one swing of the bat, Rob Hinckley saw his average jump 250 points. What really mattered, though, was that his Bridgewater American Legion baseball season got a 1,000 percent lift in the process.

Hinckley collected his first hit of the season in four at-bats with a two-out, two-run single in a four-run ninth inning for Bridgewater Post 203, capping a 9-8 comeback win over Milton Post 114 at Cunningham Park on Wednesday in the Legion South Sectional final.(Read the full story here.)

from The Patriot Ledger

Mark and Jerilyn Tyrrell of Hingham have hiked all over Europe with their children. Their two youngest daughters, 6-year-old twins Jenna and Jill, even have walking sticks from Germany. The Tyrrells say the Blue Hills Reservation can’t be beat as a close-to-home hiking spot. (Read the full story here.)