Commentary by Frank Schroth
Parents naturally seek to share their passions with their children. And so it happened that not one but two groups of parents and interested residents appeared before the school committee with plans to start up new sports: crew and rugby. While some may have found this exhilarating news, none of them was on the school committee. That elected body sat in silence with one exception, Mary Kelly, who adhered to what is becoming her standard “Just say no” approach.
Editorial from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
Few cases of NIMBYism are less worthy of accommodation than that of the Granite Links Golf Club at Quarry Hills in Quincy and Milton. After receiving state and town assistance for its construction, the club is returning the favor by suing to block Milton’s efforts to install a wind turbine on town property near the golf course. (Read the full editorial here.)
from Boston.com
THE DEATH of Delvonte Tisdale was haunting enough. Authorities believe the 16-year-old stowed away in the wheel well of a US Airways jet in Charlotte and then plummeted to the ground in Milton as the plane dropped its landing gear on approach to Logan Airport. But how he got on board raises fresh questions about airport security — or the continuing lack thereof. (Read the full story here.)
from Boston.com
RODNEY BENDER just may kill suburban opposition with love of urban nature. The state is proposing an extension to the Neponset River recreation trail, to be shared by Mattapan and Milton. The police chief of wealthy Milton classically worried this summer that the bike path will provide opportunities “for criminal perpetrators to now have an easy opportunity to cross into’’ his town. (Read the full story here.)
review by Annie Davis
The Milton Players have done it again! Their first production of the season A Streetcar Named Desire closed Sunday afternoon to a full house, and it was a memorable event. All aspects of this production of the Pulitzer-winning play by Tennessee Williams were of professional quality, proving once again that the Milton Players are a jewel in Milton’s crown.
from The Patriot Ledger
Two stories out of Milton this week illustrate the advances we’ve made in civil rights and the challenges that remain. (Read the full story here.)
Phil Matthews of Milton View urges Board of Selectmen to get serious” on resolving the town’s management of the Ulin Rink.
from The Milton View
Why do the Ulin rink discussions cover the same ground over and over again, beginning to resemble a send up of the movie Ground Hog Day? Why, after 6 months, must we depend on Senator Brian Joyce to get us a fifth deadline extension to June 30th?(Read the full commentary here.)
Commentary by Frank Schroth
Last Saturday an elderly driver in Cambridge drove his car into a bus stop. Four people including a 4 yr old were inside the shelter. Fortunately, the shelter acted as a shield so when the driver, who thought he was stepping on his brake stepped on the gas and drove into them, they didn’t die.
Commentary by Frank Schroth
What is going on around here? Who knew Milton would become the media capital of the south shore?
Once upon a time there was the Milton Record-Transcript and then in the late 80’s or so, The Milton Times started up. And the Times is and has served as the paper of record for Milton. Then the internet happened, and it has finally come to Milton.
Phil Matthews of Milton View discusses the current Selectman’s campaign and the Town Poor Farm in his most recent article, “Campaign Politics.”
from The Milton View
From the day Robert Sweeney announced his intention to run against Kathy Fagan for Selectman, there was a suspicion among many that Mr. Sweeney was motivated primarily by the future of the Governor Stoughton land that abuts his neighborhood. (Read the full commentary here.)