The Milton Library Foundation 10th Annual Literary Gala, Where Stories Begin, will feature renowned authors and friends, Dr. Lisa Genova and Greg O’Brien who have both eloquently covered the topic of Alzheimer’s. The evening will also celebrate the Foundation’s 10th anniversary, highlighting its history, numerous milestones and offer a glimpse into the future.
DPW Notice: No trash delays due to holidays
Please be advised due to our new Wednesday and Thursday collection schedule for Trash, Recycling and Yard Waste for The Town of Milton. There will no longer be a delays with collections due to holidays.
St. Mary of the Hills Kicks Off the New School Year
2nd Graders DeAngele Meme (Randolph), Sara Hubbard (Marshfield), Aliana Simpson (Milton) and Jayden Craft (Randolph) share popcorn
On Wednesday, August 27th, St. Mary of the Hills School welcomed back students and families at the annual Welcome Back Picnic. The school celebrated the end of the summer and start of the year with a cookout hosted by Fasano Catering. The kids enjoyed hamburgers, hotdogs and of course ice cold popsicles!
GIRLS SOCCER: Braintree beats Milton in opener
from Wicked Local Milton
Robin Chan/Wicked LocalBraintree’s Colleen Hurley tries to hold off Milton’s Chae Diani during Braintree’s 2-1 win over Milton at Braintree on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014.
Caroline Cross’s tiebreaking goal early in the second half Tuesday lifted the Wamps to a 2-1 home win over the Wildcats. (Read the full story here.)
Suspect sought in Morton Terrace break-in
by Frank Schroth
There was brazen robbery on Morton Terrace this afternoon according to a community Facebook post. A resident relates that a robbery took place between 5:49 and 5:51 this afternoon. The time was documented by security cameras installed on the victim’s property. The links below capture video of the woman entering the home and rushing out with a purse.
Calling All Former Troop 3 Scouts
As part of Boy Scout Troop 3’s celebration of its 100 years of service to Milton, the Troop is asking for help Identifying every former Troop 3 scout, or scouter, living or deceased.
H.S. FOOTBALL: Milton wants to be considered a contender
from Wicked Local Milton
K.A. MacDonald/For The Patriot Ledger – Key Milton High School football players, from left, Liam Queally, Jonathan Pierre, Alex Toyias, and Mariano Davis, at practice Friday, Aug. 29, 2014.
Despite some disappointing moments in 2013, Milton qualified for the playoffs and just missed a second straight season above .500. After a decade of losing seasons, the Wildcats want to prove their program has turned a corner.
Back to school in Milton
Wicked Local Milton has a portfolio of photos of students starting off the school year at Collicot Elementary. You can view the portfolio here.
For heaven’s sake, drive carefully – school’s open
by Frank Schroth
Accident on Reedsdale Rd
Yesterday the MPD posted the photo above to their Facebook page of “units on scene at serious motorcycle accident on Reedsdale Rd.” Early this morning while out for a jog I saw a car fly down Central Ave doing ~45mph. And last Wednesday 6 people were injured in a crash on Route 28 here in town. Tomorrow schools will be in full swing. Please drive carefully.
BID Hospital Milton in pilot program for preventable mistakes
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Milton is one of six hospitals participating in a pilot program to award settlements for preventable mistakes. This was referenced in an article in today’s Boston Globe that discusses what patients can do when something goes medically wrong. You can find the article here.
Girl Power awarded grant
Notice from the Facebook page of Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Milton
A special Labor Day Monday Morning “Shout Out” to Milton resident Nancy Vaughn (back row, center) and her Girl Power running club. Nancy started the running club as a way for adolescent girls to learn to set and achieve goals. She started with just three girls and now has over 80! Girl Power was one on eight community groups to receive a BID-Milton Community Health grant. Great job, Nancy, and keep on running girls!