from Wicked Local Milton
Mike Springer/For The Patriot Ledger
When the members of the Class of 2014 entered Pierce Middle School as sixth graders, then-Principal John Phelan had some simple words of advice as they adjusted to middle school: “Be nice and be good.” (Read the full story here.)
On Wednesday, June 18th at 7 PM, Courtney Sullivan, the New York Times best-selling author of Commencement and Maine will share her new novel, The Engagements, a gorgeous, sprawling novel about marriage—about those who marry in a white heat of passion, those who marry for partnership and comfort, and those who live together, love each other, and have absolutely no intention of ruining it all with a wedding.
The Master Plan Committee will be holding their third and final roundtable on June 11th at 7:00pm at Cunningham Hall. The purpose: The Planning Board and Master Plan Committee would like to invite experts to participate in developing strategies for addressing key issues identified in the planning process. The key issue at the roundtable will be housing. View the flyer for more information.
On Thursday, June 19, 2014, a pastels workshop inspired by Van Gogh’s “The Café Terrace” will be taught by award winning artist Gregory John Maichack. The adults-only workshop will be held from 6-8 pm in the Keys Community Room (lower level) of the Milton Library, 476 Canton Avenue in Milton. Seating is limited, and pre-registration is required. Sign up on-line at www.miltonlibrary.org, by clicking onto the Events Calendar for June 19th.
from Wicked Local Milton
Alex Hassan swung at the two-ball, two-strike pitch, and hit a line drive behind past second base. It was one of one of seven hits for the Red Sox on Sunday, and the first of the Milton native’s major league career. (Read the full story here.)
News release from Circle Preschool
Learning Circle Preschool, a non-profit school for preschoolers and kindergarteners ages 2.9-7, recently invited the community to join us in a celebration of play and creativity in early childhood at our eighth annual Museum Night on the evening of May 28.
The Milton High School Boosters “Cans for Cats” can & bottle recycling drive will be held on Saturday, June 7th, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Milton High School (back of the school). The girls tennis team will be at the back entrance of the high school, 25 Gile Road, to collect your 5 cent cans and bottles to redeem them for cash.
This afternoon on what looks to be a glorious day the Milton High School Class of 2014 will have their commencement. Congratulations all! First to the students who we trust have learned so much about themselves over the last four years, to their teachers, coaches, and mentors who helped guide them along the way, and their parents who have supported them, prodded them, and cheered for them. It is going to be a great day. Here is a short bit of a speech by President Kennedy given at American University. It’s message is as valuable today as it was then.
Another Wildcat team battled to the playoffs this season. The Wildcat baseball team lost to the Oliver Ames Tigers in the first round of the MIAA Division 2 Tournament 5-2. Congrats to all on a great season. Here is a shot of Pat Coffey by MIlton sports photographer Roy Chambers. You can find more of Roy’s work here. You can find Wicked Local Milton coverage of the game here.
photo by Roy Chambers
from WBUR Common Healty Blog
Fine. I’m a nag. I tell you the same thing over and over for your own good. But only once a year, and now is the time: Caution. Especially if you live in the Northeast, Midwest or mid-Atlantic. Watch out for the deer ticks that carry Lyme and other diseases. (Read the full story here.)
from Wicked Local Milton
A dream came true for the Hassan family of Milton on Friday night.
Alex Hassan, 26, was called up by the Boston Red Sox and was in uniform for Friday night’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays, his first trip to the majors. (Read the full story here.)