Parking problem in East Milton? What parking problem? According to data presented by Keri Pyke of Howard/Stein-Hudson, there is no time of day during which parking is unavailable to people traveling to East Milton Square, though it may not be where they want it.
News
Delvonte Tisdale family hires Florida lawyer to investigate teen’s death
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
The family of Delvonte Tisdale, whom authorities said hid in the wheel well of an airplane in North Carolina before falling from the sky over Milton, has hired a Florida law firm to pursue legal claims against those they hold responsible for his death, according to a press release issued by the firm today. (Read the full story here.)
A related story on WSOCTV.com has a full timeline of the Tisdale investigation. You can find it here.
Mtg notes: Plan’g Brd 01.14.11 (2) – 36 Central Ave change nixed
At last week’s Planning Board Meeting Chairman Alex Whiteside made clear his disapproval of a cosmetic change the developer was seeking to make at 36 Central Ave. The plastic isn’t going to fly.
FAVA student claymation!
Fontbonne ready for St. Mary’s
from Boston.com
With an unbeaten start to its season, Fontbonne might be thinking of finishing the year without a loss. But there is one obstacle that stands in the way of that plan, and that’s three-time state champion St. Mary’s (5-0-2). (Read the full story here.)
FAVA student work on display
FAVA student art reception
The art reception yesterday at the library for students of FAVA yesterday was not your genteel art opening. It was busy, boisterous (they’re kids for cryin’ out loud), and fun.
Update: Golf club sues town to stop wind project
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
The Granite Links Golf Club at Quarry Hills is suing the town to stop construction of a $6.2 million wind turbine on land next to the golf course.
In a suit filed in Norfolk Superior Court, Quarry Hills says that the turbine would interfere with the golf operation and that Milton’s plan to take a dirt road by eminent domain violates a lease agreement. (Read the full story here.)
Fontbonne Academy celebrates Catholic Schools Week
from Fontbonne Academy
Fontbonne Academy will celebrate Catholic Schools Week which runs January 30 – February 5 this year. The theme this year is Catholic Schools: A+ for America.
Lauren Haley '12 of Weymouth & Xuan He '11 of Milton
Fontbonne has a very busy week planned to commemorate the week. It will start one day early, on Saturday, January 29, with a trip to Northeastern University.
Trailside Museum to offer February vacation program
Mass Audobon Trailside Museum February Vacation Program
Experience winter atop Chickatawbut Hill!
Follow tracks in the snow, learn how animals stay warm in the winter and play games with friends.
Mtg notes: Plan’g Brd 01.14.11 – arborist chosen for Hendries oak tree
The Planning Board selected an arborist to inspect the black oak tree on the Hendries property. Only one of the eight firms contacted with the RFP submitted a formal response, Largess Forestry out of Rhode Island. But even this seemingly simple decision was not without some debate.