Although its Bay State Conference winning streak is now in its sixth straight season and counting, coach Mike Glennon’s squad has run into some close calls along the way. The Warriors were challenged once again in their season’s opening tri-meet versus Milton and Wellesley at Houghton’s Pond on Sept. 14. Brookline easily defeated the hometown Marauders, 15-49, but the Raiders hung tough before Brookline picked up a 24-35 victory. (Read the full story here.)
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Lynch clinches – D’Alessandro concedes; Burr tops Livingston; Morrisey dominates DA race
Mac D’Alessandro conceded to Congressman Lynch; but the Milton resident and candidate for Congress, Mac D’Alessandro, did not go quietly into that good night. Speaking to a gathering of supporters at Abby Park restaurant in East Milton D’Alessandro said,”We sent a message tonight . . . and he (Lynch) heard the message.”
Milton Votes – Primary Election results for the town
NOTE — THESE ARE RESULTS FOR MILTON ONLY! And only for contested races. See link below for complete results by precinct.
. .. and meawhile there’s the Governor’s race
There were no party contests for governor in yesterday’s primaries. But the three chosen ones; incumbent Duval Patrick, Republican Charlie Baker, and Independent Timothy Cahill mixed it up in a debate in Braintree hosted WBZ’s Dan Rea.
Ulin Rink is a done deal – opens 9/15
The Board of Selectmen have signed a contract with Curry College to operate the Ulin Rink for the next three-year. The rink is scheduled to open tomorrow (9/15).
Needham 35, Milton 20: Rocket football surges to season-opening win
from Wicked Local Needham
After graduating 25 seniors and 19 starters from last year’s playoff team, inexperience was a concern for the Needham football team. (Read the full story here.)
Milton native LHP Hill next to join Red Sox
from Boston.com
The Red Sox have purchased the contract of Rich Hill and he will join the team in Seattle according to a team source. (Read the full story here.)
MHS Marching Band takes the field!
Band Directors Gary Good and Rebecca Damiani with the MHS Marching Band - photo courtesy of Moira Downes
Last Saturday the MHS Marching Band made its debut at the opening home game between the Wildcats and the Needham Rockets.
The outcome of the game was not a pleasant one for Milton. They were defeated 35-20; but the band provided color, spirit, and fun! Their next game is at home against Norwood on 9/16.
Click “Read more” to view photos of the band and team taking the field.
Primary election today – time to vote
Mac D'Alessandro stops to speak with residents on way to polls
These folks voted and so should you.
While the Governor’s race is uncontested at the party level there are other races that matter and a number have Milton residents hoping to will voter approval and move on to the general election in November.
Expert says Lynch’s health-care vote fueling much of support for D’Alessandro
from Wicked Local Milton
U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch and Democratic challenger Mac D’Alessandro head into Tuesday’s primary in an increasingly contentious battle for their party’s nomination to 9th Congressional district. (Read the full story here.)
You can also find the “Greater Boston” debate between Congressman Lynch and Mr. D’Alessandro here.