Pretty amazing close up by Tom Palmer. Please click on the image or post title for a larger view.
photograph by Tom Palmer
Picture for the day 10.23.12
Police make narcotics arrest
Notice from Milton Police Department
On Saturday evening, Officer Joe Fahey on a routine patrol check of the BI Deaconess/Milton Hospital Lot, observed a black SUV parked in a remote section of the property. The rear window was smashed out. As Officer Fahey approached, the car tried to leave. During his intital encounter, he detected obvious evidence of Class A narcotics.
Tonight: Ancestry.com expert Michael Brophy to speak at MPL
The 1940 Census, publicly released in April 2012, chronicled the Great Depression into World War II. It is the first census that listed the informant, employment questions, and 1935 residence. Find out what population figures revealed about the 1940’s.
RE/MAX Balloon to Appear at Saint Mary of the Hills Hallowfest
Visitors and residents who attend the The Saint Mary of the Hills School Hallowfest on October 28th will be greeted by a very special opportunity; the ability to take a ride in the RE/MAX of New England hot air balloon.
Mtg notes: Selectmen 10.18.12 (1) – Governors Rd relief short lived; Want ad for Town Admin; Gov’t Rev committee makes recommendations
(note – this covers 3 of the agenda items covered during the session. A summary of an update from the Police Chief and discussion of Hendries demolition to follow.)
In short, the Selectmen’ meeting covered the following: a Citizens Speak in which neighbors of Governor’s Road lamented the decision by the Mayor of Quincy to terminate their hopes for a safe street, a discussion with Mary McNamara of the screening committee regarding the search for a new Town Administrator, and recommendations from Rick Neely, Chair of the Government Review Committee on steps that the Board may want to take sooner than later.
October 24th is Operation Yellow Blitz
Notice from The Milton Police Department
Wednesday October 24th, is OPERATION YELLOW BLITZ. The Milton Police Dept. in conjunction with the RMV wish to draw attention to the national problem of drivers illegally passing school buses, picking up and dropping off students. MPD encourages all residents, parents, teachers and bus drivers, to identify ANY VIOLATIONS of this statute and email us with the date, location, vehicle and description to crimetips@mpdmilton.org. MGL Ch.90-14 requires all drivers to stiop when buses have their “red flashing lights activated.” Thank you for helping to keep Milton’s streets safe.
Magical Milton 350th Trolley Tour embarks on two-hour historical adventure
from The Patriot Ledger
Enthusiastic Milton residents waved from inside the Old Town Trolley as the Magical Milton Tour took off from Cunningham Park on Sunday. (Read the full story here.)
The Boston Guitar Orchestra in concert at MPL
On Saturday, November 10th at 2 PM, The Boston Guitar Orchestra (BGO) will perform in the Keys Community Room of the Milton Public Library. The BGO is a community-based amateur ensemble that is committed to the promotion of the arts in the New England area through the performance and creation of works for guitar ensemble while building an inclusive community of participants and audiences.
Reminder: MHS Boosters “Swing for Sports 2012” Fundraiser
The Milton High School Boosters will hold their annual golf and tennis tournament, “Swing for Sports”, on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at the Wollaston Golf Club. All proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the athletes of MHS. Please see the flyer below for more information.
Vivien Li of The Boston Harbor Association to Speak in Milton
Milton enjoys a plethora of natural resources, including our proximity to Boston and all of its assets. Vivien Li, President of The Boston Harbor Association, will speak at Milton Garden Club’s upcoming conservation meeting to be held Thursday, Nov. 1 at 7 pm at the Milton Public Library Keys Community Room.
Milton 10, Framingham 6: Flyers give one away
from MetroWest Daily
The great equalizer in football is turnovers. It’s a numerical probability that any team — regardless of record — which wins the turnover battle enhances its chances of winning.
Such was the case on Friday evening when Framingham squared off against Milton in a Bay State Conference clash at Bowditch Field. The turnover battle — won decisively by Milton, 6-2 — figured greatly into the Wildcats’ 10-6 upset victory over the Flyers. (Read the full story here.)