Letter from Deborah Milbauer
Thank you so much for highlighting the opioid epidemic issue. Governor Deval Patrick declared a state of emergency last March in part because deaths from overdose now exceed deaths from car accidents. Some funding (20 million – although not nearly enough to address the issue fully) was allocated to address it. Some money was allocated to expand access and reimbursement to drug treatment, and some money for prevention dollars (which is the area in which I work).
Do you have teens at home? Then you won’t want to miss former Boston Celtics Chris Herren’s presentation on Thursday, January 15 at 6:30 pm at Milton High School. Chris will recount his rise to NBA stardom, fall into drug addiction and ultimate recovery. This program is free and presented by Milton Public Schools and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton.
In a letter dated December 31, 2014 to John Leaonard, Chair of the Board of Appeals, Aaron Gorstein of the Department of Housing and Community Development ruled that the town has failed to meet the burden of proof in its claim that 1.5% of geographic area has affordable housing. On behalf of the town Mr. Leonard sought DHCD approval for denial of a comprehensive permit for property at 711 Randoph Avenue to DHCD based on the town’s meeting the 1.5% criteria.
Notice from Dept of Public Works
Please be advised on January 7, 2015 of Water Main Break
The Town of Milton DPW would like to inform residents of a Water Main break located at Lawrence Road and Elton Road. This was a totally unexpected event, and beyond our control. Water service may be interrupted in this area today 01/07/2015.
Stana M Gnatovich will talk about “Why Mindfulness Matters” as guest speaker at the next Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills Brunch Speaker Series on Sunday, Jan. 25th, at the Pierce Middle School in Milton.
by Frank Schroth
Last night, the Government Study Committee, for the second time, took up the issue of submitting an article to Town Meeting to expand the Board of Selectmen from a 3-member board to 5. The issue, which had previously been voted down 5-4, passed by a vote of 7-2.
Milton Lacrosse will be holding an information night at Cunningham Hall Tuesday January 6th 7-8 pm. It is an open house for any parent or player with questions about the upcoming season, equipment or registration. Registration for spring lacrosse is open NOW!
On December 30th, the Milton Planning Board opened a hearing for site plan approval of a restaurant being proposed by the Falconi Companies at the site of the old Milton Cinema. Site plan approval is required of the board because the proposal is altering a building greater than 800 square feet. The renovation includes adding windows that were not previously there. As Jeanne Schmidt Falconi noted in her introductory remarks, “One new window is the only reason we are here tonight.”
The Town of Milton DPW would like to inform residents of a water main break located at Blue Hill River Road and Hill Side Street. This was a totally unexpected event, and beyond our control. Water service may be interrupted in this area today 01/05/2015. Periods of rusty water or no water may be expected.
Milton Girls Softball – Register Now for January Clinics & 2015
Milton Girls Softball is a recreational softball league open to girls in Kindergarten through Grade 8 who reside in or attend school in Milton.