Milton resident and candidate for Congress for the 9th Congressinal District, Mac D’Allesandro, has challenged incumbent Stephen Lynch to debate. Lynch had initially been mum on the subject; but in a conversation with editors from Gatehouse Media, he said, “We’ll debate, I’m not sure it’ll be four times [referring to a request from his opponent] . . . I would hope for more than one [debate].”
50th reunion for Milton High class of ’61 in the works
An organizing comittee is being formed and efforts are underway to set a date for the 50th reunion of the Milton High School class of 1961. The date has not yet been set but Sandi Pomerantz is the chair and is eager to hear from alumnin and get the word out. A web site has been set up which you can find here and Mr. Permantz has a corresponding blog for the event which can be found here.
Investigators rule Milton fire an accident
from Wicked Local Milton
The four-alarm fire that engulfed an historic Adams Street home late Thursday morning was an accident, fire officials determined after completing their investigation on Friday. (Read the full story here.)
Milton Hospital apologizes for breach of confidentiality
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
Milton Hospital apologized to the estimated 8,000 to 12,000 patients whose confidential information was in papers found at a public dump in northeastern Massachusetts, and said all would be personally notified. (Read the full story here.)
Reception for Mac D’Allesandro, candidate for congress
There will be an open house for Mac D’Allesandro, candidate for US Congress from the Massacusetts 9th district. Milton residents are encouraged to come by and meet Mr. D’Allesandro and learn more about his candidacy.
Earth, sky, animals – Get back to nature with a trip to Blue Hills’ museums
from The Boston Herald
One museum wants you to look up in the sky. The other wants you to look down on the ground – and then up in the sky. They share the same parking lot in Milton, though one is at the bottom of Great Blue Hill, the other at its summit. (Read the full story here.)
The Suffolk Resolves House has new caretakers
A historic Milton treasure, The Suffolk Resolves House, will have two new caretakers. Linda Pirie, President of The Milton Historical Society, has proudly announced Steve Kluskens and his wife Sheila Frazier have entered into an agreement to be resident/caretakers at the historic home at 1370 Canton Avenue, Milton.
Mtg notes: Planning Board 08.12.10 – Hendries hearing postponed, Brush Hill kerfuffle
It probably wouldn’t be a Planning Board meeting if there weren’t some dust-up, postponement, or decision deferred. This session had all three.
Lynch stonewalling D’Allesandro on invitation to debate
Congressman Lynch has yet to take up Mac D’Allesandro’s invitation to join him in a series of debates.
D’Allesandro, a Milton resident, is challenging Congressman Lynch in the Democratic primary for the 9th Congressional District.
Some beaches in Boston area posted due to public health concerns
from Boston.com
Many beaches along the Massachusetts coast including Quincy and Dorchester were closed to swimming today due to high bacteria levels in the water, according to the Department of Conservation and Recreation. (Read the full story here.)