We are all familiar with Tip O’Neill’s famous adage, “All politics is local.” There is a reason for that: he understood that life is local. Sure there is a lot that happend nationally and internationally that is of note. For starters, a black man is President of United States. Top that.
Those exceptions aside, it is the local events that touch us directly. Here are a few of notable Milton moments from the year gone by:
The Revelus family suffered an unspeakable tragedy. Two policemen in particular were tremendously brave and a community: neighbors, school administrators, and towns people rose in support to do what they could to help this family cope.
A new library opened and it is wonderful. Technically it is a renovation but in spirit it’s brand new. And already one can sense the renewed beehive of community activity that it has engendered. Like the high school up the street, it is in constant use. A lot of people put in enormous time and effort to make this happen. We are grateful. To them we would say, “Look what you’ve done!!” Learn more about your public library here.
The MHS Wildcats locked up a Championship in Division II basketball providing the town with a thrilling ride and an incredible amount of joy and pride.
Not only can you now have a sit down dinner right here in Milton with wine and cocktails; but you have to make a choice! There are now two restaurants; Abby Park and 88 Wharf. Both are participating in the first Dorchester – Milton Restaurant week. Learn more about that here.
In another demonstration of community support, neighbors, friends and work colleagues banded together to help a beloved coach get back on his feet. Mike Madden, Milton’s varsity soccer coach, suffered from complications of back surgery that left him partially paralyzed. The “Friends of Mike Madden” and they are legion, helped with chores, tasks, and projects large and small. It was with no small amount of joy that we bumped into Mike Madden. “Well, look at you!” Coach was standing on his own two feet, doing what he loves to do, watching a bunch of U-somethings run around a soccer field. The Milton Times had a nice piece recently on Coach Madden which you can find here.
These are simply a few highlights. Much more occurred.
For a slideshow of pictures of the year gone by, please visit our holiday post here.