from The PatriotLedger.com
The state Department of Conservation and Recreation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday to unveil the Marigold Marsh boardwalk in the Blue Hills Reservation in Milton.(Read the full story here.)
At Curry graduation, a call for resilience
from The PatriotLedger.com
The importance of community, especially in times of hardship, was a common theme at Curry College’s commencement ceremony Sunday morning. (Read the full story here.)
Quote for the day 05.18.13
Our recent “Quote of the day” received a positive response. Here is one submitted by Abe Cardoza. It is from Roger Ebert, the long time Chicago Tribune film critic, who recently died from cancer. His writing grew stronger as his cancer advanced. Mr. Ebert, who said,
“I believe that if, at the end of it all, according to our abilities, we have done something to make others a little happier, and something to make ourselves a little happier, that is about the best we can do.
Many South Shore police departments rely on regional groups for training, response to major incidents
from Wicked Local Milton
With one phone call, police in Cohasset – a department with fewer than 20 full-time officers – could marshal resources from dozens of other departments, complete with a SWAT team, armored vehicles, search dogs and hostage negotiators. (Read the full story here.)
MHS alumni play tribute to teacher and mentor, Ms. Ostrem
A long, sustained applause – photo by Steve Nelson
This evening over 30 MHS alumni played a tribute to their string teacher, Ms Ostrem, for her years of dedication and life lessons she taught through music. She is retiring at the end of this year. The ensemble included students as far back as the class of 1996. Please click “Read more” for additional photos, a video by Brian Kelley that captures the spirit and warmth of the piece and the moment, Bernstein’s Somewhere from West Side Story, come through. The applause at the end of the piece was long, sustained, and so well deserved. Thank you Ms Ostrem . . . for everything.
Milton selectmen start search for new assistant town administrator
from Wicked Local Milton
The duties will be a little different for the next assistant town administrator.
Selectmen voted Thursday night to begin the search for the new official by approving a revised job description and appointing a four-member search committee. (Read the full story here.)
Picture for the day 05.17.13
Herb Voigt captured this shot of a heron at Turners Pond yesterday. Heron are frequently spotted there though it is rare to get this close to one. Click on image for larger view.
photo by Herb Voigt
MPD notice: Police seek assistance
Notice from the Milton Police Department
The Police Department is seeking information about a vehicle that was reported on Aberdeen Road this morning around 8:30 am. The vehicle in question is a black/dark colored sedan with tinted rear windows and a “breast cancer ribbon” affixed to the rear quarter panel on the passenger side. The operator is a white male, bald, no description of age. He may have had conversation with a child walking on the street. There is no evidence of a crime at this point. MPD is only interested in verifying this information and the identity of this vehicles operator. Anyone with information on this vehicle/person may call Milton Police Detectives @ 617-898-4804.
White paper faults Milton Mews developer for failure to operate with integrity
by Frank Schroth
Win Swenson, a resident of Hemenway Drive and Partner with the Compliance Systems Legal Group, has authored a paper, Integrity: The Missing Link in Mill Creek’s Proposed Milton Mews Development. It is a strongly worded, substantially researched report that is the latest salvo in opposition to the proposed development of a large apartment complex on Brush Hill Road just off Rte 138.
JFK Library to collaborate Boston Pops & Gov Patrick at Symphony Hall
On May 22, 2013, two of Boston’s iconic cultural institutions – the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and the Boston Pops – will come together at Symphony Hall to honor President Kennedy and his lasting imprint on American life and culture.
Quote for the day 05.16.13
Words can convey grace and power. They can inspire and provoke. Aphorisms and verse, speeches and poetry all have the ability to motivate and enlighten. The following was recently emailed to us and we want to share it. If you have a favorite quote, poem or saying; send it in to frank@mytownmatters.com.
“Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back