Last night (9/8) Selectmen were hopeful of signing an agreement for Curry College to operate the Ulin Rink. However, the Labor Day Holiday coupled with the fact that there are three parties to the agreement (ie Town of Milton, DCR, and Curry College) and their respective legal counsels, each of whom needs to review any change large or small made by any of the other parties, results in a process that is anything but quick.
News
3 from Milton, Dorchester and Taunton face Braintree shoplifting charges
from The Patriot Ledger
Laurie E. Andrews, 31, of Taunton was arrested on Tuesday afternoon after allegedly stealing almost $1,200 worth of clothing from Lord and Taylor at the South Shore Plaza. (Read teh full story here.)
Mtg notes: Selectmen 09.02.10 – Ulin Rink follow up; East Milton Library discussed
At the September 2nd meeting of the Board of Selectmen, the discussion included but was not limited to the following:
- Tim Kernan of the Ulin Rink Management Corp (URMC), one of two bidders to operate the Ulin Rink, addressed the board during Citizen Speak. He commented on the Selectmen’s decision to award the rink to Curry College and to set the record straight with regard to certain statements regarding URMC that were made during the deliberations.
National Day of Service (9/11)- MPD, MFD, MHS & “Life is Good” festival call for support
The Milton Public Schools are asking for support and contributions as part of the “Life Is Good” Festival event which is joining with local partners including the Milton Police and Fire Departments to assemble care packages for local troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. This service event is one of thousands of taking place across the country on 9/11.
From field to table in just a few steps
from Boston.com
A field might seem an odd place for a dinner table. But when Brookwood Community Farm hosted a meal on a recent Thursday evening, it couldn’t have picked a more fitting spot. (Read the full story here.)
East Milton Square shop owners say water main road work is costing them
from The Patriot Ledger
Water main work and the resulting traffic snarls along Adams Street in Milton are likely to last at least until November – possibly through spring – and some East Milton shop owners say the work is affecting their business. (Read the full story here.)
Selectmen seek community input on E. Milton Library, Stoughton land
At the recent Board of Selectmen’s meeting, Chairman McEttrick and her colleagues encouraged residents to send in their thoughts and ideas regarding the East Milton Library and the Stoughton Land. The East Milton Library is costing the town about $6,000 a year to maintain. The Selectmen are eager to find tenants.
School news; Mock Trial program starting, Debate team looks to season 2, and marching band to take the field
In her most recent email blast to the community Mary Gormley, Superintendent of the Milton Public Schools, made a series of important announcements concerning policies, programs, and staff and personnel.
Blue Hills Reservation to grow by 57 acres
The Department of Conservation and Recreation recently bought 57 acres of land to add to the Blue Hills Reservation in Milton and Canton. (Read the full story here.)
Tim Kernan of Ulin Rink Management reflects back and looks forward
Yesterday afternoon we sat down with Time Kernan who directed the Ulin Rink Management Corp’s effort to win the bid to operate the Ulin Rink. He reflected on the group’s goals, shared some observations and discussed concerns going forward.