Frank Schroth

Free fishing day reels in a crowd in Milton

from The Patriot Ledger

In addition to the usual swimmers, hikers and picnickers who throng Houghton’s Pond on a weekend, about 500 people cast their fishing lines into the water throughout the day on Saturday. (Read the full story here.)

Hearing: Stretch Energy Code

The Board of Selectmen will be holding an open hearing on Stretch Codes for buildings and home additions. The stretch codes pertain to the use of energy saving materials and techniques in building construction.

Town awarded 5 year permit for Ulin Rink from the DCR

Yesterday afternoon Marion McEttrick, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, along with Town Administrator Kevin Mearn and Planning Director Bill Clark met with senior DCR staff to discuss Milton’s response to an RFP to grant a 5 year permit to manage the Ulin Rink. It has been a long time coming. The DCR granted Milton 5 extensions to the respond to the RFP which was issued in January of this year.

Letter: Proposals for Town Farm miss the mark

the following was submitted by Jeff Stone

Two recent proposals for the 34-acre Milton Town Farm property are veering from the target if they truly purport to honor Governor Stoughton’s 1701 directive that his bequest benefit the poor of Milton.

Milton heads to state tournament

from The Patriot Ledger

Another year, another American Legion state tournament, another elite eight for Milton Post 114.

Pat Bryan’s team has been a model of consistency the past few years, and Milton kept the trend going, moving on to the states by advancing out of a sectional field that included South Attleboro, Sandwich and Brockton. (Read the full story here.)

Milton’s Rich Hill is rebounding as PawSox reliever

from Boston.com – Your Town Milton

Rich Hill, the pride of Milton, is 1-0 with a 3.38 earned-run average in seven relief appearances for the Pawtucket Red Sox. After signing with the PawSox on June 30, the 30-year-old lefty shined in his debut on July 1, striking out three and allowing one hit in 2 2/3 innings. Since then, he has allowed four runs on 11 hits, struck out 10, and walked 11 batters in eight innings. (Read the full story here.)