Forbes House Museum Gala Yields Huge Success

by Annie Davis

Calling the Forbes House Museum “a jewel in our community,” Peter Markell, CFO of Partners Healthcare and board member of the Museum, welcomed 150 guests under a tent on the landscaped grounds on Adams Street last Thursday, May 28th. Every seat was occupied at the annual fundraiser for this cultural and educational institution now in its 45th year.

This year’s event honored the contributions of E. Bradley Richardson, who has served on the board for over twenty years as a loyal member and chair. Richardson’s many activities in this community were enumerated in a Proclamation from the Massachusetts Senate delivered by Senator Brian A. Joyce.

Lifelong friend and fellow board member June Robinson, a classmate from their days at Milton Academy, toasted Mr. Richardson’s many accomplishments with heartfelt appreciation and humor. The museum’s executive director Christine M. Sullivan noted Mr. Richardson’s many, diverse activities related to the museum— assisting with spring cleaning and yard waste disposal, cooking burgers and dogs for Fall Family Day, leading the many Lincoln activities, and being a strong supporter and fund raiser. In acknowledgment, Ms. Sullivan presented him with an original watercolor of the museum by artist/author Phyllis Forbes Kerr.

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Book Donation Day – Milton Public Library

The Milton Public Library is accepting donations of books to assist them with kicking off their new book store. The effort is being managed by the Friends of the Library.

They are welcoming all books in good condition (no mold please) and they ask that you please not leave books outside in the event the library is closed.

You can drop books off in the wagon in the entrance way during appointed hours or take them inside.

What a glorious day – Congratulations MHS Class of 2009!!

“Turn on the music and roll down the windows!”

– Kassi Stein, Milton High School Class of 2009 Valedictorian

On a beautiful spring day the Milton High School class of 2009 graduated. Here are some highlights from the ceremony.

John Drottar, principal of Milton High School, served as master of ceremonies and in his brief opening remarks acknowledged the tragic loss the 2009 class experienced this year. He called for a moment of silence for Princess Revelus, whom, he said, “we will always remember.”

MHS Graduation 2009

MHS Graduation 2009

The Salutatorian, Max Lieberman, began his address on a humorous note. The class had new found liberty and no longer had to endure such injustices as confronting a piece of pizza in the cafeteria that may have wanted him more than he wanted it. But he ended on a note that not only the class of 2009 could appreciate but the entire town when he said, “When I look across this sea of red and white” and wondered aloud, “what ground could be richer than this?”

Kassi Stein, the class Valedictorian, used traveling roads as a metaphor. You are going to hit bumps and potholes. hit a bump and your engine light may come on. Drive over a misplaced manhole cover and it may go off. Who know what life might bring? But in a message that was light-hearted, positive, and sincere, Stein encouraged the class to take on the bumps. “Life will have its bumps,” she said. Her solution:  “Turn on the music and roll down the windows. . . Don’t sweat it.”

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Taste of Spring: Wine & Food Tasting to benefit Milton Hospital

“A Taste of Spring, ” a wine and food tasting to benefit Milton Hospital will feature the MHS Jazz Band, a raffle, and live and silent auctions.

All proceeds will go to purchasing state of the art hospital equipment.

To purchase tickets or ask questions, please call 617-313-1185 or 617-313-1311.

WHERE: Milton Hoosic Club / Milton, MA

WHEN: Thursday, June 4th @ 6:00pm

Creative casual / elegant attire. For more information, view their flyer here.

Walking Tour of Milton Cemetery

Anthony Sanmmarco, new chair of the trustees of the Milton Cemetery, will give a walking tour Saturday, June 13 at 10:0am. This 90 minute walking tour will highlight the history and development of Milton Cemetery and discuss some of those buried there, including the founders of Howard Johnson, Fidelity, Bent Cracker, Thatcher Farm and Kidder, Peabody & Company.

The cost is $5 per person, $3 for Friends of Milton Cemetery and will be held rain or shine. For information, call 617-698-0200 or e-mail info@miltoncemetery.com

See You After the Duration

from The Friends of the Milton Public Library

Meet former Milton resident Michael Henderson.

A touching account of hte 10,000 British children who evacuated to North America in the early 40’s, including the author who sailed to a new life in Boston.

Refreshments will be served. Admission is fee but donations are always welcome!

WHERE: Milton Public Library

WHEN:   June 10th @ 7:30 pm

Milton teams get slugged hard in play offs

The Milton Wildcats had a tough go of it yesterday on the ball fields in early play off action.

The baseball team was defeated by Bishop Strang 10-7 and the softball team was hammered by Braintree 17-0.

VIDEO: Cops Count, Policing Matters

Chief Wells of the Milton Police Department has been holding a series of forums on policing in Milton. Brian Kelly, videographer and host of Talk of the Town on Milton cable, filmed one of these session.

There is one more session to be held. You can find more information on these here.

You can find more of Brian Kelly’s videos on Youtube. His Talk of the Town and other work can be found here.

Milton fire chief’s retirement dinner set for June 19

from Wicked Local

A retirement dinner for Fire Chief Malcolm Larson will be held at 6:30 p.m. June 19 at F1 Boston, 290 Wood Road, Braintree.

Larson is retiring July 1 after 32 years with the fire department, the last 11 as chief.

A social hour will precede the dinner.

Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased by sending a check payable to Kathleen Larson, 147 Ferncroft Road, Milton 02186. They may also be purchased from Lt. Brad Ellis of the Milton Fire Department, 617-898-4901, and Chief Charles Foley of the Randolph Fire Department, 781-961-0992. The ticket deadline in June 12.

Oh My Aching Back!

Learn about the causes and treatment options for back pain. Chiropractor David Smith will focus on how to alleviate back pain using chiropractic treatments. David Smith, D.C., Chiropractor

DATE: Thursday, June 4
TIME: 6:30 PM
PLACE: Nangeroni Education Center
COST: Free, pre-registration required.

To register for or to inquire about any of these programs, call the Milton Hospital Community Education Line at 617-696-8810 or email Community Education.

Milton Parks & Recreation Concert: Part Time Lovers

The Milton Parks & Recreation present “Part Time Lovers”, sponsored by Fallon Ambulance,
at the Baron Hugo Gazebo on the Town Green at the Town Hall.

The concert is free and starts at 6:30.

NOTE: ***Schedule Subject to Change***
Concerts are offered by the Milton Parks and Recreation and the Board of Selectmen