The Milton Historical Society announces that the Suffolk Resolves House, 1370 Canton Avenue, Milton MA will be open from 1 to 3 PM on Sunday, July13, 2014 and Sunday, August 10, 2014.
Competitor hospitals to file opposition to Partners, Attorney General settlement
Beth Israel Deaconess among hospitals filing opposition to agreement between Partners and Attorney General that will allow “healthcare titan” to acquire South Shore Hospital. You can find the Boston Business Journal article here.
Flag Day Celebration at the Suffolk Resolves
Members of 9th Mass. Regiment “shooting off muskets”
The Milton Historical Society has shared some nice photos of their recent Flag Day Celebration. Click “Read more” to view.
Street Schedule for Trash Collection & Yard Waste Schedule
The MiltonDPW has published a street schedule for trash collection. This may be the easiest way to confirm when your trash will be collected beginning next week (Monday, June 30). You can find the street schedule here. The DPW has also published a yard waste schedule here. More information about changes in trash collection can be found here.
Missing woman found
Last night Milton residents received a call from the Milton Police regarding a senior citizen who had gone missing. The MPD posted the following on their Facebook page this morning:
PLEASE be advised the missing 70 year old from 30 Curtis Rd. has been located at Mt. Auburn Hospital in Cambridge. She is ok and being moved to Cambridge PD. Milton units are on the way to CPD to transport her back to her family in Milton. Thanks for your assistance…
Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills begins next chapter
by Frank Schroth
Among pines and oaks, under a clear blue sky, the Congregation of Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills, joined by a large group of friends, neighbors, and town and state officials, began to dig a foundation for their future here in Milton. The groundbreaking for their new temple was a joyous event for the congregation and the town after years of seeking a new home. They now have a home thanks to a generous donation of land from Marvin and Andrea Gordon.
Photo for the day 06.24.14
This photo arrived in our in box. Here are Frank Gavin and De Dannan, DEVRI, Pauline Wells, Irish Consul General Breandan O’Caollai, and Chief Richard Wells MPD at last Sunday’s Celtic Music Fest which, by all accounts we’ve heard, was a great time.
Hundreds enjoy Celtic Sunday at Milton Music Festival
from Wicked Local Milton
Hundreds of people enjoyed lively Celtic music at the second annual Milton Music Festival and Fireworks this past weekend. We Are Milton presented the two-day event and added the Celtic Sunday this year with Irish performers from Dublin, Milton and Greater Boston. The fireworks Saturday night drew more than 1,000 people. (Read the full story here.) Press “Read more” for a short video courtesy of Wicked Local Milton.
Photo for the day 06.23.14
At yesterday’s groundbreaking for Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills Joseph Patrick O’Malley was presented with a token of appreciation for his long standing support of the congregation from the Temple’s co-President Ronit Voigt.
photo by Frank Schroth
Obituaries
Following is a list of obituaries for people who lived, worked, or were connected to Milton in some way:
- Veronica Hurley will will be remembered at services to be held June 24. (Full obituary)
- Haralambos I. Kallianiotis will be remembered at services to be held June 25. (Full obituary)
- Elva Procktor, wife of Gordon Procktor, will be commemorated at a celebration at the First Congregational Church on JUne 28th at 2:00 (Full notice)
Central Ave reconstruction begins . . .today
by Frank Schroth
According to a letter distributed to residents of Central Avenue, dated June 20th, the “reconstruction project will be commencing Monday, June 23, 2014.” It will include installation of granite curbing, reconstruction of sidewalks, bicycle and pedestrian safety improvement, and resurfacing.