by Frank Schroth
The Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend a moratorium on any development regarding medical marijuana. Towns need to have plans in place for the growing and dispensing of medical marijuana. Town Planner said the state said refusing to have a dispensary is not an option. The rules and regulations established by the state are extensive.
Yesterday we mentioned that it was Poem in your Pocket day. We printed the opening stanza of Paul Revere’s Ride by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The ride took place on April 18th. Here is the last stanza for those who may have missed it (emphasis mine):
So through the night rode Paul Revere;
And so through the night went his cry of alarm
To every Middlesex village and farm,—
A cry of defiance, and not of fear,
A voice in the darkness, a knock at the door,
And a word that shall echo for evermore!
For, borne on the night-wind of the Past,
Through all our history, to the last,
In the hour of darkness and peril and need,
The people will waken and listen to hear
The hurrying hoof-beats of that steed,
And the midnight message of Paul Revere.
Paul Revere was a first responder. We thank all our first responders for the work they do and the risks they take.
This is a bit of a surprise. Yesterday the Boston Globe publishsed their weekly snapshot – it was on the change in average income, 2007 – 2010. Milton’s dropped by 40%. This is well over twice any other town on the south shore. The next closest was Cohasset’s dropped by ~17% then Middleborough by ~13%.
News release from the Milton Historical Society
At the Suffolk Resolves Open House held Sunday, April 14, Milton Historical Society member Richard Kenworthy donated to the Milton Historical Society a framed watercolor by David Claypoole Johnston described as “View Between Dorchester and Milton, Massachusetts”.
News release from the Forbes House
The Charitable Irish Society, the Eire Society and the Forbes House Museum will hold a lecture and reception on Sunday, 5 May 2013, beginning at 1:30pm at Fontbonne Academy, 303 Adams Street, Milton. The lecture, “The Irish Servant Girl in America,” will be presented by Professor Maureen Murphy.
MyTownMatters hosted a panel discussion on how to discuss the recent Marathon tragedy with children. THe panelists included Dr. Atilla Ceranoglu, a child psychiatrist, Mary Gormley, Superintendent of Schools, Brian Powers, adjustment counselor at the Glover Elementary School, and Kristan Bagley-Jones, School Committee member and social worker. Please click “Read more” to view the video.
Please click “Read more” for video of suspects, one in black ball cap and one in a white ball cap both with backpacks, released by the FBI. They are asking for the publics help. They are considered armed and very dangerous. If you have information please call 800-225-5324.
Boston.com – Your Town Milton has good coverage of the vigil held in memory of the marathon victims. You can find it here.
from Wicked Local Milton
The promotion of two veteran police officers was unanimously approved by selectmen Wednesday night.
Thomas Wilson is the department’s newest lieutenant and Kristen Clifford was promoted to sergeant. (Read the full story here.)
The Girl Scout Troop organized a walk to benefit the Milton Animal Shelter. It was a beautiful day and good cause and the crowd above had a good time. And the scouts raised over $1,000 for their four legged friends at the shelter. Click “Read more” for a slide show of some of the canine supporters.
Come be a part of Milton’s premiere football and cheer organization!! The Milton JR. Wildcats Football and Cheer Organization will be holding an open walk-in registration on Monday, April 22 at Cunningham Hall from 6:00PM – 9:00PM. For more information please go to www.miltonjrwildcats.org.