There will be plenty of drama in town this week, both literally and figuratively. Staring with the election Tuesday and ending with a couple of theater productions next week end. First things first – Don’t forget to vote!
Opinions on ballot Q3 from Selectmen, etc
Ballot question 3, which proposes rolling back the sales tax to 3%, could have a significant impact on the finances of towns and municipalities across the Commonwealth. Following are opinions from Milton Board of Selectmen, our state senate candidates and local news organizations.
Mtg notes: Plan’g Brd 10.28.10 – Hendries hobbles along; ditto for Brush Hill development
The question is not whether anything will be built on the Hendries site; but if it will happen in our lifetime. The key bone of contention between the developer, Steven Connelly, and the Planning Board is still in place.
There’s music, gangsters and more in MHS production “Anything Goes!”
And did we mention Tap Dancing! You’ll find it all along with an abundance of energy, enthusiasm and talent as Milton High School stages the musical comedy, Anything Goes on November 5th and 6th.
State Senate Candidates Joyce & Burr on Ballot question 3: rolling sales tax back to 3%
We sat down recently with candidates for State Senate, Republican challenger Bob Burr and incumbent Democrat Senator Joyce. Following are clips from those interviews in which they discuss their position on ballot question 3 which would roll back the sales tax to 3%.
Genealogy expert, Mike Brophy, to give talk
Tracing your family history? Michael Brophy, Publicity Director of the Massachusetts Genealogical Council & past Treasurer of the New England Association of Professional Genealogists, will offer us guidance into using Ancestry.com (library edition) and Heritage Quest Online.
State Senate Candidates Joyce & Burr on Ballot question 2: repeal of 40B
We recently sat down with candidates for State Senate, Republican challenger Bob Burr and incumbent Democrat Senator Joyce. Following are clips from those interviews in which they discuss their position on ballot question 2 which would repeal the state’s 40B housing law.
Boyle estate gets reprieve — for now
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
Plans to tear down a once stately, fire-damaged home and carriage house on Brush Hill Road to make room for a pricey subdivision are on hold — the effect of a first-time “demolition delay’’ placed by the Milton Historical Commission. (Read the full story here.)
Walpole’s girls’ soccer gets first win of year over Milton
from Wicked Local Walpole
The winless Walpole High girls’ soccer team was waiting all season to make a statement in the Bay State League and after making that statement on Milton’s own field Friday night is winless no more. (Read the full story here.)