by John Gillooly
Third graders from the Cunningham School took in some old-school bowling at the Cunningham Hall lanes. This is candlepin bowling – a New England exclusive I believe!
National Police Week begins today
This is National Police Week. The Milton Police Department posted the following on their Facebook page. “Friend” them if you are Facebook.
Fifty years ago, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 of each year Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor of federal, state, and municipal officers killed or disabled in the line of duty.
Slideshow: Olympic awards at Fuller Village
Fuller Village held their Olympics this past week. Athletes competed in swimming, track, and cribbage among other events. The awards ceremony held Friday afternoon was a tribute both to the athletes and their community, one characterized by an extraordinary sense of camaraderie, courtesy, and warmth.
Forbes House Museum to hold Dragon Boat Festival Fundraiser
News release from the Forbes House Museum
The Forbes House Museum will hold a Spring Dragon Boat Cocktail Party and Auction on Saturday, 8 June, from 6-8pm at an elegant home on 88 Milton Street, Milton. The evening will feature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a tasteful silent auction. all to benefit the Forbes House Museum.
MHS Boosters Varsity Athletes Banquet
On May 29th at 6:00 pm, Milton varsity letter winners will be honored at the 35th annual Varsity Awards banquet sponsored by the Milton High School Boosters. Tickets for parents, siblings and friends can be purchased online at the Boosters website at www.miltonboosters.com. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children. Bring your paid receipt to the banquet – no tickets will be sold at the door. Seating starts at 5:30 p.m.
Photos show mystery aircraft over Quincy is not a drone
from Boston.com – Your Town Quincy
Photos of one of the planes that have been flying over Quincy show that, despite suspicions, the aircraft is not a drone.
The Cessna single-engine airplane, which residents have captured in photos, has been flying overhead for weeks, turning circles around the Quincy and Milton air space. (Read the full story here.)
Reminder: Workshop: Eating Healthy on a Budget, Milton Public Library
On Saturday, May 18, a workshop, “Eating Healthy on a Budget” will be presented by Registered Dietitian Tara McCarthy and Milton chef Connie Spiros, at 10:00 a.m. in the Keys Community Room (lower level) of the Milton Library, 476 Canton Avenue in Milton.
Soccer News: Real Boston a Real Bridge to Big Time
By Mark Stokes
If the founding of the New England Revolution back in the mid-1990’s was the first step towards professional soccer in the region, then chapter two of the story surely begins this month in Easton, Mass, when the Real Boston Rams take the stage for what has become one of the most anticipated soccer ventures of recent years.
Spring Concert Season @ the Schools
Milton High School and the Pierce Middle School will be hosting their annual spring concerts this week. These concerts are always great fun and we encourage you to go, enjoy the show and support the students. The MHS concert will be a bittersweet moment for many of us. Ms. Patricia Ostrem, who has taught strings to so many of our children (and us) for so long and so well, is retiring at the end of the school year. The HS concert is on Weds May 15 @ 7:00pm. There are two Pierce Concerts, May 21 and 23 both @ 7:00pm.
Keohane confident, Hurley happy, Conlon comfortable – BoS starts new term
by Frank Schroth
The Board of Selectmen started their term last week with a new member, a new chair, and a new approach. Issues that came up included but were not limited to a discussion of Milton Mews, a review of the lease for the Milton Art Center, and a look at the articles for Town Meeting.
Senator Joyce provides personal tour of State House to COA
Recently, Senator Brian A. Joyce was joined by his father, Jerry, Milton Council of Aging (COA) Director Mary Ann Sullivan, and 19 Milton residents affiliated with the COA for a personal tour of the State House. The group learned about the history of the building, sat at Representatives’ desks in the House Chamber, and were recognized on the floor of the Senate by Senate President Therese Murray.
