Teddy bear binge as ‘Ted 2’ films in Milton

Still more coverage of TED 2 which has taken over Central Ave from Hoosic to Turners. Hopefully Mark Wahberg is pointing the way to get back on the expressway.

from The Boston Globe

JOHN TLUMACKI/GLOBE STAFF – Mark Wahlberg on the set of “Ted 2” at the Hoosic Club in Milton.

Mark Wahlberg filmed more of “Ted 2” at the Hoosic Club in Milton on Wednesday. The comedy sequel, which has been filming around Boston for the past few months, continues the story of a Boston guy (Wahlberg) and his teddy bear best friend, who’s voiced by director Seth MacFarlane. (Read the full story here.)

Dorchester man arrested for heroin possession

from the Boston Globe

A Dorchester man was arrested in Milton for allegedly possessing more than two dozen grams of what officers suspected to be heroin, officials said.

Officers stopped a Mitsubishi SUV on Hillside Street around 10 p.m. Tuesday for a motor vehicle violation, State Police said in a posting on their blog. (Read the full story here.)

‘Ted 2’ filming shifts to Milton

from Wicked Local Framingham

GARY HIGGINS/The Patriot Ledger — Actor Sam Jones, who was in the original “Ted” and also portrayed Flash Gordon, was on the set at the Hoosic Club in Milton on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014, to shoot the bear’s wedding reception scene for the sequel, “Ted 2.”

A small crowd of onlookers staked out the Hoosic Club in Milton on Tuesday for filming of the new Mark Wahlberg comedy “Ted 2.” (Read the full story here.)

The Milton Players to provide dramatic reading of “The Speckled Band”

Mystery drama The Speckled Band to be performed Sat. Sept. 20 at Milton Library, 2 PM.

“The band! the speckled band!” whispered Holmes.

Mr. Sherlock Holmes, the great detective, has often said that, “when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.”  This adage will be demonstrated this Saturday, September 20, 2014, in the Keys room of the Milton Public Library

Mtg notes: Planning Board 09.11.14 – Housing Production Plan moves forward, affordable housing sites proposed

by Frank Schroth

At the 9/11 meeting of the Planning Board, Chair Alex Whiteside reviewed a 5-year affordable housing proposal that outlined sites and units that could address the town’s requirement for submission of a Housing Production Plan that might have a chance of being approved by the state. If accepted, it will give Milton some control over future housing development that it currently lacks and the power to turn down unwanted 40B developments.

St. Mary of the Hills begins fundraising for annual Walk for Haiti!

This school year will be the 4th year that St. Mary of the Hills in Milton will continue their support for the Haiti-Micah Project. The Haiti-Micah Project is a non-profit organization that assists needy children in Haiti by providing education, food and clean water, vocational training, healthcare and emotional support. 

Milton Library Teen Book Club Announces October Selection

The Milton Public Library’s teen book club has selected Nisekoi: False Love Volume 1 by Naoshi Komi as its October pick.  “In order to keep the peace between their feuding gang families, Japanese high school students Raku Ichijou and Chioge Kirisaki agree to pretend they are in a romantic relationship.” 

Yard Waste Collection Notice

Please be advised that the Next Yard Waste Collection Week is Wednesday September 24 – Thursday September 25, 2014

Some Simple Guide Lines:

  • Please remember to place all yard waste into barrels or in a paper leaf bag.
  • Leaf bags may be purchased at your local hardware and lawn care centers.

Welcome Micah Rodney Benjamin!

Micah Rodney BenjaminAnd now for some good news .  .  . please join us in welcoming Micah Rodney Benjamin to Milton!

Micah was born on Born Sept 2, 2014 – 7 Elul 5774  at 7:46 A.M to Rabbi Alfred Benjamin and Alison Moll. He came into the world at 10lbs 1oz / 21 1/4 inches.