from myFOXboston.com
A Milton man won $10 million on Valentine’s Day.
According to the Massachusetts State Lottery Facebook page, Eric William Cherry purchased the $20 “Billion Dollar Bonanza” ticket at the Tedeschi store on Houston Avenue in Milton. (Read the full story here.)
from The Boston Herald
Milton High has settled on James Moonan as the new head baseball coach, replacing Ted Curley, whose contract was not renewed. (Read the full story here.)
from myFOXboston.com
A landlord who appears to be living well in one of Boston’s wealthiest suburbs while his tenant lived without heat or hot water for months saw a criminal charge dropped in court Thursday after he agreed to pay the cost of fixing the furnace and other costs [of his Milton property]. (Read the full story here.)
from The Boston Herald
The matchup had been anticipated by many since November. Abby McNulty of Bishop Feehan and Milton’s Julie McConville, widely regarded as the top two distance runners in the state other than Peabody’s Catarina Rocha, finally banged heads, not once, but twice, at last night’s Division 3 championships at the Reggie Lewis Center. (Read the full story here.)
by Annie Davis
Even Governor Patrick started his day with a Valentine smile. The Central-and-Eliot business district had been hearted overnight to celebrate the occasion, and local folks were greeted with Valentines everywhere. From small to huge, papier maché Valentines in red and pink, calico and modern hung from the trees that line the streets. A Valentine’s mobile shimmered in the breeze. One big Valentine created by Thacher Montessori School even has a dangly fringe of color-coordinated Valentine beads!
The following was submitted by the candidate
At a recent gathering of supporters, Bob Sweeney announced that he is a candidate for re-election as Selectman. Bob resides at 156 Whittier Road with his wife, Gert, and eight year old daughter, Christina, who is a second grader in the Milton Public Schools. He is a lifelong Milton resident who grew up in East Milton on Governors Road. Bob is a graduate of Saint Agatha’s Grammar School and Milton High School.
The following was submitted by the candidate.
My wife Marianne and I live on Fairbanks Road with our two daughters – Melina, who is four years old and Alyssa, who is two. We moved to Milton nearly eight years ago because of all the wonderful things that this Town has to offer – great neighborhoods, a strong public school system, and a diverse community active in sports and the arts.
News release from Fontbonne Academy
Rebecca Olivieri of Milton is a junior at Fontbonne Academy and is what is called a “legacy” at Fontbonne, that is, her mother also attended the school. In addition to her mother, Alyse Zaccheo Olivieri, Rebecca’s aunt, Laurie Zaccheo Laub, is also a graduate. As well, Rebecca’s younger sister, Jessica, joined the ranks this year as a freshwoman.
News release from Office of Congressman Lynch
Congressman Stephen F. Lynch (MA-8) recently announced the opening of a new district office in Quincy, Massachusetts. The new office is located at 1245 Hancock Street, Suite 16 and will be staffed Monday –Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5 p.m. Lynch’s district now includes the City of Quincy and the towns of Weymouth, Hull, Cohasset, Scituate, Hingham, Abington, and parts of Raynham. (Note – his district also includes Milton. This will be the closest office.)
by Judy Lehrer Jacobs – Friends of the Blue Hills
Liz Lydon – A Blaze of Glory
Whether your heart sank or your spirits sailed, last weekend we all watched the snow transform our landscape. While nature doesn’t always work with such speed, each New England season offers striking images, changing our experience of the Blue Hills each time we visit. In the Season of the Blue Hills photo contest, 50 people from 20 different towns submitted over 100 images that capture how each season transforms the Blue Hills and our experiences in nature.
Fitting piece from Milton writer Suzette Standring.
from The Patriot Ledger
The truth path to Valentine happiness in a permanent relationship is simple: “Marriage is an as-is sale.” The idea of “I love you and I can change you for the better” is a notion best left far behind. (Read the full story here.)