It probably wouldn’t be a Planning Board meeting if there weren’t some dust-up, postponement, or decision deferred. This session had all three.
News
Lynch stonewalling D’Allesandro on invitation to debate
Congressman Lynch has yet to take up Mac D’Allesandro’s invitation to join him in a series of debates.
D’Allesandro, a Milton resident, is challenging Congressman Lynch in the Democratic primary for the 9th Congressional District.
Some beaches in Boston area posted due to public health concerns
from Boston.com
Many beaches along the Massachusetts coast including Quincy and Dorchester were closed to swimming today due to high bacteria levels in the water, according to the Department of Conservation and Recreation. (Read the full story here.)
Milton selectmen authorize demolition of 164-year-old home hit by fire
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
Milton Selectmen held an emergency meeting Thursday night to authorize the demolition of an historic, 164-year-old home that was heavily damaged by a fire earlier in the day. (Read the full story here.)
Massive blaze on Adams Street in Milton
from Wicked Local Milton
Firefighters battled a ferocious blaze at a historic house at 302 Adams Street in Milton.
A huge plume of smoke was visible from the Southeast expressway late Thursday morning and Milton town officials were warning people with asthma and other respiratory illnesses that the air quality near the fire was poor. (Read the full story here.)
Public notice: Poor air quality in Adams St vicinity
from Town Hall
Major house fire on Adams Street in Milton. Please be aware of potential poor air quality, particularly those with asthma and other respiratory concerns, as well as those working and/or exercising outdoors.
Video: MPD’s National Night Out
The following video was produced by Cahill Properties ReMax Landmark. They along with the Fruit Center were one of the sponsors of National Night Out hosted by the Milton Police Department. in the video Chief Wells speaks to the benefits and reasons for why the evening matters.
Kelly Field getting a major facelift
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
The playing field at Kelly Field is getting a total rehab and will be off-limits until next summer, according to the head of Parks and Recreation. (Read the full story here.)
Mtg notes: Selectmen 08.05.10 – Bike path concerns; Ulin rink bids due
The Board of Selectmen had a lengthy session on 8/5 during which they heard about an hour of testimony during Citizen’s Speak from residents who voiced their concerns about the DCR’s proposed extension of the bike path / walkway from Central Avenue to Mattapan Square.
Milton Democratic Town Committee has eye on elections
It is an especially interesting election season for the Milton Democratic Town Committee (MDTC). Not only are there some key offices up but Milton has recently become a hotbed for political candidates. Here is a quick rundown: