Exhibit: International Labor Posters

Stephen Lewis, a long-time activist in the labor movement, presents labor posters from several countries.  Their theme is about the day that is recognized in almost every country to celebrate workers.  Visitors will have a chance to see depictions of that day from different artists who create from the varied cultures and histories of their environments.  Mr. Lewis has staged a number of exhibits on contemporary political and worker issues in locations around the state.  For more information, contact lewisposters@gmail.com.

WHERE:   The Wotiz Gallery / Milton Public Library / Canton Ave.  Milton, MA

Aged Cow Manure Sale – Milton Garden Club

from Boston.com – Gardening Blog

Aged cow manure is perhaps the single best ingredient for fertile garden soil because cows’ digestive systems famously include four stomachs which digest and dissolve any weed seeds they have grazed and break nutrients down for easy access. This is in contrast to other animals such as horses that can produce manure containing viable weed seeds. (Read the full story here.)

Beth Israel Deaconess closer to control over Milton Hospital finances

Milton Hospital has agreed to cede some control of its finances to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston in exchange for greater security.

Under a so-called “memorandum of understanding” announced Wednesday, Milton Hospital would keep its board of directors and would continue to oversee the hospital’s day-to-day operations. (Read the full story here.)

Food Pantry seeks volunteers to make food pick ups

The Milton Food Pantry is looking for a colunteer or two to make picks ups at teh Greater Boston Food Bank.

This requires daytime availability twice a month and a large vehicle or truck. This is a critical need for the pantry.

The Milton Food Pantry provides assistance to Milton Families in need. For more information please call Pam Brawley Morise at 617-549-4175.

Volunteers to spruce up Milton’s Crane Field

from The Patriot Ledger

Crane Field in East Milton is getting a bit of a makeover.

On Saturday beginning at 7:30 a.m., chain saws will be buzzing and wood chippers will be grinding as volunteers begin getting the 2-acre field in shape for its 100th anniversary in 2013. Read the full story here.)