from Wicked Local Milton
A Milton resident was one of three Boston College High School students to earn a $3,000 scholarship from the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine. (Read the full story here.)
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A short debate between D’Alessandro and Congressman Lynch available
On Thursday, August 27th, there was a short debate between Congressman Lynch and his challenger in the upcoming Democratic Primary, Milton resident Mac D’Alessandro. (Click “Read more” for video link). Mr. D’Alessandro had been pressing the Congressman for a debate.
Milton housing sales resilient in down market
While national economic numbers continue to be gloomy, there is some sunlight here in Milton. Specifically, Milton housing sales are strong and prices are edging up.
Among the weeds, an industrial history
from Wicked Local Milton
Tucked behind trees, running through swamps or entombed under residential drives–there lies the Granite Railway. It once ran three miles from the Bunker Hill Quarry near the Quincy-Milton border to the Neponset River Wharf. (Read the full stoyr here.)
Milton’s Michael Chinman cites experience as prosecutor in bid for Norfolk County district attorney
from The Patriot Ledger
Michael Chinman points to his experience as a prosecutor as his prime qualification for becoming Norfolk County district attorney. (Read the full story here.)
MyTownMatters interviews Mac D’Alessandro
Milton resident Mac D’Alessandro is a candidate for Congress (9th District). He is challenging Stephen Lynch in the primary to be held September 14th. We spoke with Mr. D’Allesandro. Please click “Read more” to view some clips from that interview.
Livingston would quit MBTA job if elected to Senate
from Wicked Local Canton
Richard Livingston said one of his greatest strengths in the election next month is that he plans on retiring from his MBTA job if elected so he can work full-time as a state Senator. (Read the full story here.)
Burr hopes to translate Canton experience into Beacon Hill office
from Wicked Local Canton
Robert Burr said his experience as a Canton selectman is exactly what this state needs.
The Republican is running against Richard Livingston in the Sept. 14 primary for state Senate. The primary winner will face incumbent Democrat Brian Joyce, D-Milton, in the general election in November.(Read the full story here.)
Schools to receive $327K in federal jobs funding
Senator Brian A. Joyce and Representatives Walter F. Timilty, Linda Dorcena Forry and Angelo Scaccia recently announced that Milton will receive an additional $327,683 in funding for the public schools from the federal Education Jobs Fund.
Milton Farmer’s Market commemorated
This was Milton Farmer’s Market week here in Massachusetts and yesterday Senator Joyce was on hand to read a proclamation from the Governor at the Milton Farmer’ Market.