from Wicked Local Milton
Here is a really interesting two-part program that begins this weekend.
Take a walking tour Saturday in the Blue Hills of what remains of structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression from 1933-1937. (Read the full story here.)
by Frank Schroth
This evening Passover begins. It is a very special time for Jews, and as with many special days that are observed by one relegion or another there is, perhaps a lesson for all.
Rabbi Brad Hirshfield, an author and commentator for The Huffington Post, writes “Passover . . . is a roadmap to liberation, both personal and global, and who doesn’t want, and deserve, to be free?”
Recently a Milton man told me a tale of liberation. This is it.
Anthony Sammarco returned to Milton this week to give a talk at the library. Mr. Sammarco, who recently moved away, is well known to the town and expert on it. He spoke about Milton’s industrial past. With him here are just two of the many who were glad to see him.
Pat Desmond, Anthony Sammarco, and Carolyn Savage
by Elizabeth Thomas and Frank Schroth
On 4-16-12 Valerie Kelly, a 3rd Grade teacher at the Tucker School, will join thousands of others when she laces up her sneakers and runs in the greatest marathon in the world, The Boston Marathon. And Ms. Kelly is running for a special reason. She is running as a team member of Children’s Hospital’s…. Miles for Miracles.
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
Two Milton High School debate team members recently took third place in the Massachusetts Forensic League State Championship Tournament.
Junior Ailsa Jeffries and sophomore Chris Dsida are now considered “the third-best team in the state,” a memo from coaches Nick Fitzgerald and Nancy Warn said. (Read the full story here.)
During April, National Poetry Month, we are posting a poem a day. If you would like to suggest one, please email it in. Pete Jackson submitted the two following poems. They are lyrics from the band King Crimson and were written by Peter John Sinfield and Robert Fripp. The songs serve as book ends their album In the Wake of Poseiden.
Peace: A Beginning, by Peter John Sinfield and Robert Fripp
I am the ocean
Lit by the flame
I am the mountain
Peace is my name
East Congregational Church extends a special invitation to the community. Our Labyrinth, though ALWAYS open to the community, is painted on a parking lot, and therefore at times partially or
completely inaccessible due to parked cars. However, we are blocking off that parking lot all day on Good Friday (April 6) in order to make this spiritual and meditative resource available to all who wish to take some time out of their day to quiet their spirit through the practice of meditative walking.
During April, National Poetry Month, we are posting a poem a day. If you would like to suggest one, please email it in. The following poem was sent in by Elizabeth Thomas.
Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others,
even to the dull and ignorant; they too have their story.
The Milton Public Library will feature the film “The Conversation” on Thursday evening, April 12th in the Keys Community Room (lower level) as part of our Classic Movie Series. Emcee Jeff Stoodt will offer a trivia quiz and award prizes before the movie, starting at 6:15 PM. The event is free and is sponsored by The Friends of the Milton Public Library. The film will begin at 6:30 PM sharp.
Fontbonne Academy hosted its 13th annual Evening of Stars gala on Saturday night at Lombardo’s in Randolph. The ballroom was filled to capacity with Fontbonne parents, alumnae, friends and students to support the school and its celebrated Social Justice Program.
Notice from Milton Police Deepartment
ON MONDAY APRIL 9TH, The DPW will begin a major water main project on Governors Road. This street will be CLOSED to all traffic except residents, from the Quincy line to Edge Hill Rd. Traffic sign boards are in place and residents have been notified by mail. This work has been scheduled for some time, and will last for several weeks. Please take notice and kindly share with your friends. Thanks.