from Wicked Local Milton
K.A. MacDonald/For The Patriot Ledger
As New Englanders watched the Patriots on Saturday night, a few strangers gathered around a fire under the stars in Milton.
The path to the fire was lit with candles tucked into white paper bags. Bulbs dangled from the trees on a walkway leading the way to the outdoor fire at the Wakefield Estate where kids laughed as they burned marshmallows from the ends of sticks. (Read the full story here).
by Frank Schroth
It was really quite the affair, a high tea, right here in Milton! For the 2nd year running the Friends of the Library hosted a sold out event, the Downton Abbey Tea. To be honest it was all quite posh.
by Frank Schroth
The Milton Police have confirmed two break ins at businesses on opposite sides of town.
In East Milton someone broke into Stella’s restaurant during the overnight hours last Sunday night or early Monday morning. They gained entry by kicking in one of the doors.
Even the chimneys at the Eustis Estate are impressive. We thank Tom Palmer for the photo and welcome yours. You can email them to frank@mytownmatters.com.
photo by Tom Palmer
On Saturday January 3, retired Milton Town Administrator John Cronin was presented with the James E. West Fellowship of the Boy Scouts of America, by the youth members of the Order of the Arrow, Moswetuset Lodge. At their annual banquet at the Marriot Quincy, they cited his service to others since 1947.
by Frank Schroth
It appears that annual Town Meeting will have a full plate. At last week’s meeting of the Board of Selectmen the members reviewed 17 articles that will be included in the warrant in addition to the budget articles. There were some surprises. Following are some highlights of articles to be voted on in May.
Notice from the Milton Dept of Public Works
The Town of Milton DPW would like to inform residents of a Water Main break located at Taylor Road Area, Milton, MA
This was a totally unexpected event, and beyond our control. Water service may be interrupted in this area today 01/07/2015. Periods of rusty water or no water may be expected.
from The Boston Globe (which apparently got the date wrong)
Firefighters show off the first pumper fire equipment used by the Milton Fire Department at Milton’s 300th anniversary parade in June 1962.
Bring your pooch and join the ester team on their patio January 21st from 6:00 – 8:00pm. The heaters will be on, blankets will be available, and the patio bar will be serving warming libations.
by Frank Schroth
There have been at least 3 serious accidents in the last two days. Cars collided with poles: one on Granite Avenue and another on Brook Road. Yesterday a truck and car were in an accident at Eliot St and Columbine. Be alert for patches of black ice and observe the speed limits. (Photos courtesy of Milton Fire Department)
