The Granite Railway was only about 3 miles long. It ran between the quarries in Quincy, through East Milton, and to Neponset River. On this day in 1823 there was an accident. It was one of the first recorded railroad accidents.
Notice: MWRA Pipeline Activation May Cause Discolored Water in Parts of Milton
from MWRA
The MWRA is preparing to activate Section 107, a new 48-inch water main, on Wednesday, July
27. The activation will take place pending the completion of pipeline disinfection and water
quality tests.
Wrong-way driver may face drunken driving charge
from The Patriot Ledger
Police are seeking a drunken driving charge against a Lynn woman who they say drove the wrong way onto Route 93 in Milton and caused a multi-vehicle crash that left several people with serious injuries. (Read the full story here.)
19th Houghton’s Pond Fishing Festival in Milton draws hundreds
from Wicked Local Milton
Morning thunder and lightning and afternoon heat didn’t stop several hundred people from trying their luck at fly fishing and other activities at the 19th Houghton’s Pond Fishing Festival Saturday. Families and anglers came from across the state. (Read the full story here.)
Resident of Milton Animal Shelter looking to move
This little guy is living at the Milton Animal Shelter and would welcome an alternative. He’s a 8 week old neutered domestic short hair. He and his brother are available for adoption.
The Milton Animal League is open Monday – Friday from 1:00 – 5:00 and Saturday from 10:00 – 4:00. You can learn more about the shelter and animals in need of a home here. You can call them at 617-698-0413.
Milton Hospital offers 2nd session of walking club – get some exercise!
Milton Hospital has kicked off a second session of its walking club. Each season, Certified Fitness Trainer Maureen Conlon, of Milton’s Kneaded Therapy, leads a group of walkers who are passionate about living a healthy lifestyle and staying active.
Cops find man, children lost in Blue Hills reservation
from Boston Herald
A police search team last night found a Milton man and two children who’d become lost while hiking in the Blue Hills reservation on the second-hottest day in state history. (Read the full story here.)
DCR Extends Hours for Pools and Beaches incl Houghton’s Pond
WHAT: In response to this week’s heat wave, Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Commissioner Edward M. Lambert Jr. is announcing extended hours and lifeguard services at various DCR beaches and pools.
How to deal with hot weather
With the extremely hot weather the Commonwealth is presently experiencing, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is advising people to be cautious during this period of extreme heat, and is offering some tips to help keep cool and safe.
Big turnout for Mattapan United launch
Milton resident and former Executive Director of City-Wide Dialogues Jeff Stone was recently tapped by ABCD to coordinate Mattapan United’s Resilient Communities/Resilient Families program. The Dorchester Reporter has an article on Mattapan United’s launch. You can find it here.
Video: Diane Sawyer has reception at Milton Library
from Wicked Local Milton
It was a night of pastels and prints as over 20 people came to the Milton Public Library for the Art Exhibit Reception with Diane Sawyer. (Read the full story here.)