Living in Milton: Faces & Voices

Jeff Stone brought our attention to a video that was done some time ago during Celebrate Milton.

Produced by “No Place for Hate,” the video presents residents discussing their thoughts on Milton, its diversity, and the town in general.

DCR holds hearing on bike trail connection

The DCR held a hearing Monday night on connecting the bike trail that runs from Eliot and Central out t Pope John Paul Park to the one under construction that runs from Mattapan Square out Truman Parkway and the overall public response was markedly different from the initial reception a bike path proposal received several years ago.

State Senate hopeful Richard Livingston promises to put his constituents first

from The Canton Citizen

With the intent of becoming a full-time “citizen legislator,” [Milton resident] Richard Livingston, a Republican candidate for the Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth District state senate seat, has promised to make “constituent service” his number one priority if elected in this November’s general election. (Read the full story here.)

Debates for Norfolk DA campaign proposed

from The Patriot Ledger

Norfolk County district attorney candidate Michael Chinman of Milton wants a series of debates pitting him against his more well-known Democratic opponents, Joseph Driscoll and Michael Morrissey. (Read the full story here.)

Easton Selectman grateful to Joyce for assistance with 40B development

A recent article in the Patriot Ledger highlighted concerns voiced by some Easton residents regarding Senator Joyce’s involvement with the redevelopment of the Ames shovel project under Chapter 40B. This project was initially awarded to a developer who was going to tear down a number of the Ames historic buildings. This alarmed residents and officials and David Colton, Town Administrator (who was previously in Milton) sought assistance. Senator Joyce was among those he reached out to.

Superintendent follows up on publishing of school lottery info

At last night’s school committee meeting a parent expressed concerns regarding the transparency of the lottery process the school followed. To address those concerns Ms. Gormley, Superintendent of Schools, stated that the lottery info (Student’s initials and lottery number) would be posted on the school web site.

Meeting Notes: School Committee 05.18.10 – Parents take issue with school assignment plan

At last night’s school committee meeting Citizens Speak was dominated by parents voicing their displeasure with the lottery system as implemented by the schools. At the heart of the problem is a significantly high number of kindergarten students entering the first grade this coming fall. Most of those students attend the Colicott school and more of them want to enroll in the French program than the school can accommodate. Hence if they want to be in the French Program they will need to go to another school. Their home school is not an option.

Crash knocks out power near Curry College

from Boston.com – Your Town: Milton

A driver having a severe diabetic reaction crashed into a Verizon utility pole near Curry College, knocking out power in the area and causing a small brush fire, according to police. (Read the full story here.)