Governor Patrick with Justice Ireland
This morning Governor Deval Patrick announced the nomination of Senior Associate Justice Roderick L. Ireland, a Milton resident, to serve as Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Justice Ireland, a highly regarded Associate Justice of the SJC and former Appeals Court and Juvenile Court judge, will, if confirmed, the first African American and person of color to serve as Chief Justice of the SJC.
The Milton boys soccer team is on a roll.
They beat Dedham last week. The beat North Quincy over the week end to retake the Town Line Cup for the first time since 2006. And they beat Walpole, ranked 14th in the state, 2-0 in a scrimmage last Saturday. Keep reading to view pictures and more.
Nationwide Democrats had a tough time of it but here in Milton the center held. Milton voted the democratic ticket and voted “No” on all three ballot questions (Question 1 did pass at the state level).
Milton saw a town wide voter turnout of 72% with Precinct 9 having the highest turnout (77%) and Precinct 1 the lowest (67%).
Here are some data points on how Milton voted in yesterday’s election based on results from the Town Clerks Office.
Milton Democrats are breathing a sigh of relief this morning. Local incumbents Duval Patrick and State Senator Brian Joyce both retained their offices.
Of the ballot questions, only Question 1 passed. Questions 2 and 3 which would have repealed the 40B affordable housing law and rolled back state taxes to 3% were beaten back by substantial margins repeal the alcohol tax is passing where Q2 & 3 appear to be going down in defeat by substantial margins.You can find complete election results on ballot questions here.
from The Patriot Ledger
Democrat Brian A Joyce of Milton retained his State Senate seat on Tuesday by beating Republican Robert Burr of Canton in a landslide.
Joyce celebrated his victory at the Suffolk Grill in Canton saying “I am overjoyed to have won in what was the most challenging year for incumbents in decades.” (Read the full story here.)
from Wicked Local Dedham
Scoring has been the bane of the Dedham High boys soccer team all season long. Despite netting just eight goals through the first 16 games, the Marauders still entertained hopes of being able to qualify for the MIAA Division 2 South tournament via the Sullivan Rule. (Read the full story here.)
Patrick with family and Milton precinct captains
This evening an enthusiastic throng of Milton residents gathered on election eve at the Hoosic Club to rally for a local resident who lives just up the street, Governor Duval Patrick.
Tomorrow is a big day for local politicians and the Commonwealth. Two races of keen interest to Milton are that for Governor and State Senate for Norfolk, Bristol, and Plymouth counties. Incumbent Governor Deval Patrick is being challenged by Republican Charlie Baker, Green Party candidate Jill Stein, and independent Tim Cahill. State Senator Joyce is being challenged by Canton Selectman Bob Burr.
Yesterday was a great day for a fun run – and fun it was. The 12th annual Monster Dash, sponsored by The Milton Foundation for Education and run in the memory of Sam Cichello, could not have asked for better conditions. Close to three hundred runners, many in costume, participated in the 5K race which left from Cunningham Park.
from Milton Hospital
Milton Hospital, a clinical affiliated of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ashley B. Yeats, MD, to the position of Associate Director for the Department of Emergency Medicine, and Joseph P. DeAngelis, MD, a Beth Israel Deaconess orthopedic surgeon.