from The Boston Globe
Molar-breakers, tooth-dullers, and sheet iron — not exactly the names one might choose to describe a signature food.
But as one of the country’s last remaining producers of the dense, flour-and-water crackers known as hardtack (and other less-than-flattering terms that refer to their tooth-breaking hardness), the new owners of the G.H. Bent Co. of Milton are embracing the historical side of the company.(Read the full story here.)
FYI – it would be nice to jump in the water after a jog or bike ride but . . .may not quite be there yet
from Dorchester Reporter
Beaches in South Boston and East Boston had significantly less bacteria in 2013 than years past, while improper sewage hookups and other pollutants continue to mar the waters at Lynn, Swampscott, Dorchester and Quincy swimming spots, according to Save the Harbor Save the Bay’s third annual report card. (Read the full story here.)
Tropical Storm Arthur has forced a change in plans for this year’s July 4th celebration at the Hatch Shell. The concert will be held tomorrow July 3rd. Typically that is a rehearsal but given concerns of officials with the storm and the fact that the musicians will be on hand already it is full speed ahead. You can find Boston Globe coverage here. If you are planning to attend there is important information from the Massachusetts State Police regarding security measure etc that can be found here.
At yeterday’s meeting of the Board of Selectmen Town Clerk Susan Galvin swore in 4 new officers to the Milton Police Department. These 4 matriculated out of a program run by the Boston Police Department. It isn’t easy – about a hundred cadets went in and under 70 came out. Congratulations to Patrick Nee, Ryan O’Rourke, John Larson, and Travis Weekes.
L to R: Patrick Nee, Ryan O’Rourke, John Larson, and Travis Weekes
from Wicked Local Milton
The Red Sox traded Milton native Rich Hill to the Los Angeles Angels for cash Tuesday. (Read the full story here.)
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton (BID-Milton) recently opened a new Clinical Decision Unit for the medical management of patients whose treatment and diagnosis are anticipated to take approximately 24 hours and are thus considered outpatient in nature. The CDU was opened in a newly refurbished 15-bed area, part of the hospital’s 2North Nursing Unit.
At a graduation ceremony held June 24th, Milton Town Planner, Bill Clark, was awarded a Certificate in Local Government Leadership & Management from the Moakley Center for Public Management.
Celebrate summer with a live concert sponsored by generous donations from The Bank of Canton and Partners Healthcare at Home. The season continues on July 17th with Java Jive, a 3 piece band with exceptional vocals, three keyboards, two guitars, two trumpets and trombone.
Following is a letter from Senator Joyce regarding the $36.5 billion budget passed by lawmakers yesterday. The budget now goes to the Governor for review. He can veto the budget, veto or adjust line items of the budget, make proposed amendments or changes to the budget and send it back to the legislature for approval, or sign it into law.
Dear Neighbor,
The Massachusetts Legislature has passed a balanced budget that includes many of my priorities, including eliminating government redundancy; paying down pension liabilities to save taxpayer money in the future; and supporting early childhood education, mental health and substance abuse treatment services, senior home care, and veterans’ services.
L to R Phil Janvier, David Buchanan, Mark Chandler, Matt McCarthy and Tim O’Connor
Congratulations to the 6 Milton residents who were selected this past week end to represent Massachusetts as members of the Massachusetts Youth Rugby Organizations (MYRO) High School All Star team in the New England Challenge Cup.
from Boston.com
Quincy Police are hoping to get some help in identifying the body of a woman that was found by a passerby in the water on Sunday morning.
CBS Boston reported that “an adult black woman” was found in the water near Sea Street. She was wearing a black bathing suit with a terry cloth cover over it, and investigators said there were no signs of foul play.