The Lower Mills Merchants Association invites you to partake in their annual Holiday Stroll. There will be free trolley stops that include: Carney Hospital, St. Gregory’s Hall, Baer Artists lofts, Milton Village, the Forbes House Museum, and the Central Ave Business District.
Milton cracker company going strong since 1801
from The Boston Globe
Even before Thanksgiving became a national holiday in 1863, New Englanders were crushing crackers as a base for turkey stuffing. This tradition can be traced back, at least in part, to the G.H. Bent Co., which still bakes and sells old-fashioned crackers in a three-story clapboard building listed with the National Register of Historic Places. (Read the full story here.)
Veterans Day 2012
by Frank Schroth
Yesterday Milton residents gathered on the green in front of Town Hall to pay tribute to and acknowledge the sacrifice of our veterans. MHS graduate and Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Stanton was the featured speaker. Colonel Stanton, who asked rhetorically why service personnel enlist? “To protect we the people.”
Following is a slideshow of photos from the day.
Milton Reads! 2012’s final chapter to feature U.S. Atty Carmen Ortiz
by Annie Davis
U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz
The culminating event of Milton Reads! 2012, the Milton Public Library’s town-wide read of To Kill a Mockingbird, will be an evening of reflection, song, and celebration. This event promises to be inspiring and uplifting. It takes place Thursday, November 15th, at First Parish Church, 535 Canton Ave., Milton, at 7 P.M. The event is free.
BI Deaconess Milton Hospital 2nd Annual Holiday Bazaar & Bake Sale
‘Tis the Season for Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton’s 2nd Annual Holiday Bazaar & Bake Sale
Milton, Ma – November 5, 2012- Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton will hold its second annual Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale on Saturday, December 1, 2012.
The Fuller Village Craft Fair is Coming!
Come to the Fuller Village Fair on Saturday, November 17th in the Function Room at 1372 Brush Hill Rd from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Find great holiday gifts, jewelry, home decorations, hand knit items, toys, books, home baked delicacies, Milton Memorabilia, clothing and accessories for all ages!
Turkey Trot
The annual Turkey Trot, a 3.2 mile run/walk/bike ride that begins and ends at Turners Pond will take place again this year. You can drop donations in a jar in the parking lot. The proceeds go to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Milton resident Theresa Haley. It starts at 8:00am so you have plenty of time to get back and stuff the bird,
Mtg Notes: School Committee 11.07.12 (2) – After-school sports and STEM @ Pierce; MCAS review
by Frank Schroth
At the 11/7 session of the school committee Dr. Karen Spaulding and Asst Superintedent John Phelan announced two new programs for the Pierce Middle School: an after-school sports program and a STEM enrichment course. Neither will impose a cost on the public.
Year End 350th Gala Celebration
We’ll recall all the 350th events of 201 while enjoying the company of friends, delicious food music, and dancing. Dress is cocktail attire.
Tickets are $35. Please send requests for tickets by 11/12 – to: milton350thgala@gmail.com or call 617-898-4844. There are a limited number so get them today!
Update: Milton Veterans Day Celebration to feature parade, music and more
Note Congressman Stephen Lynch will be speaking and joining in the parade.
The Holiday Celebration Committee invites you to participate in the Veteran’s Day observation to be held Monday November 12, 2012.
All participants who wish to march in this year’s parade should gather at Milton High School, 25 Gile Road, by 10:30 A.M. The parade will begin to march from Milton High School,
Gallery: The Boston Guitar Orchestra performed at the MPL
Yesterday afternoon the public got a rare musical treat at the Milton Public Library. The Boston Guitar Orchestra performed a variety of works under the direction of Scott Borg, an Australian native and renowned guitarist. It was a great example of the innovative and varied programming provided under the direction of Jean Hlady and the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Library.