There is always something going on around town. . . movie screenings at the library, the mayor of Milton soiree at the First Parish Church and. . . the smelts making their run up the Neponset! Thousands of these little sons of guns could be found this past week end doing what smelts do.
April is poetry month – so let’s read a poem
April is poetry month and so everyday this month we are going to publish a poem. We encourage submissions. If there is a poem that is a favorite of yours, please send it to Frank@mytownmatters.com. Today’s poem comes recommended by The Academy of American Poets which is rich source of poetry and information about the people who write it.
The Everyday Enchantment of Music by Mark Strand
A rough sound was polished until it became a smoother sound, which
was polished until it became music. Then the music was polished until
it became the memory of a night in Venice when tears of the sea fell
from the Bridge of Sighs, which in turn was polished until it ceased to
Pastoral setting, urbane cuisine
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
To spear a full sliver of garlic from the broth of some good mussels, you have to trust the chef: Undercooked and it’ll ruin your night; cooked well, it’ll half make it. When faced with the choice at 88 Wharf last month, I took the plunge knowing that Josh Ziskin had recently come on board as consulting chef. I’ve eaten at Ziskin’s highly regarded La Morra in Brookline and liked his food. (Read the full story here.)
Celebrate Patriot’s Day at the historic Suffolk Resolves House
The Milton Historical Society is hosting an Open House from 1 to 3 PM on Sunday, April 15, 2012, at the Suffolk Resolves House, 1370 Canton Avenue, Milton.
In 1774, delegates to the Suffolk County Convention came here to set the stage for Paul Revere’s famous ride and the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
Milton Players to stage Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Milton Players of Milton, Mass. announce DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS. The show is directed by Glenn Kane, with music and lyrics by David Yazbek and book by Jeffrey Lane, and is based on the movie of the same name, with music direction by Jason Whiting and choreography by Kimberly A. Tremlett.
Brief bits: Police have new web site; Trolley to keep on rolling
The Milton Police Department have rolled out a new web site which you can find here. It appears that they will be making the police logs available online. There is a link but nothing has yet been posted. It is a simple, clean design. There is a direct link to their Crime Tip Hot Line. You can find that here.
Representative Timilty announces Small Business Forum
Representative Walter Timilty (D–Milton) is pleased to announce a Small Business Resource Forum on Wednesday April, 4th from 11AM until noon at the State House. The forum will include a presentation of federal, state and private sector resources available to small businesses and new initiatives in the legislature to help small businesses.
Mtg Notes: School Committee 03.21.12 – Brains & Brawn showcased, NEASC status
At the last meeting of the School Committee several teams appeared before the committee. There were three amazing groups.
Picture for today: 03.30.12
Tom Palmer sent in this picture of magnolia blossoms. The erratic weather hasn’t been kind. These blossoms are withering with the return to cold temperatures.
Quincy, Milton police honored for help in federal case
from The Patriot Ledger
The Quincy and Milton police department were recognized for their assistance in federal prosecutions by U.S. Attorney Carmen M. Ortiz.
The two departments were involved in the investigation that led to the conviction of three men on charges of bank fraud, aggravated identity theft and using counterfeit bank cards at ATM machines. (Read the full story here.)
Fuller flies 350th banners – proudly
Fuller Village is now festooned with striking banners commemorating Milton’s 350th. It is a fitting tribute and a fitting location given the number of residents at Fuller who have given the town so much! Please click “Read more” for a gallery of pictures.