from The Patriot Ledger
In addition to the usual swimmers, hikers and picnickers who throng Houghton’s Pond on a weekend, about 500 people cast their fishing lines into the water throughout the day on Saturday. (Read the full story here.)
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Fontbonne Academy partnering with Project Linus to assist children in need
Fontbonne Academy is partnering with Project Linus, a non-profit organization run locally by Milton resident Nancy Kearns, which supplies hand-made blankets to children who are seriously ill or experiencing hardships.
Hearing: Stretch Energy Code
The Board of Selectmen will be holding an open hearing on Stretch Codes for buildings and home additions. The stretch codes pertain to the use of energy saving materials and techniques in building construction.
Town awarded 5 year permit for Ulin Rink from the DCR
Yesterday afternoon Marion McEttrick, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, along with Town Administrator Kevin Mearn and Planning Director Bill Clark met with senior DCR staff to discuss Milton’s response to an RFP to grant a 5 year permit to manage the Ulin Rink. It has been a long time coming. The DCR granted Milton 5 extensions to the respond to the RFP which was issued in January of this year.
Letter: Proposals for Town Farm miss the mark
the following was submitted by Jeff Stone
Two recent proposals for the 34-acre Milton Town Farm property are veering from the target if they truly purport to honor Governor Stoughton’s 1701 directive that his bequest benefit the poor of Milton.
Milton heads to state tournament
from The Patriot Ledger
Another year, another American Legion state tournament, another elite eight for Milton Post 114.
Pat Bryan’s team has been a model of consistency the past few years, and Milton kept the trend going, moving on to the states by advancing out of a sectional field that included South Attleboro, Sandwich and Brockton. (Read the full story here.)
Milton Legion team prepares for state tournament
Milton got big efforts from Willie Archibald and Matt O’Neill in beating Brockton 9-4 in yesterday’s American Legion sectional playoff. They now move on to the state tournament.
Today is a busy day here in Milton
There is a lot going on today: Farmer’s Market, DCR site walk on the bike path extension, a reception for those two guys who have done a great job of caring for the Suffolk Resolves House, a concert on the Town Green and . . .
Houghton’s Pond Fish Festival
“Catch” some “reel” fun at Houghton’s Pond this summer! Join the DCR rangers and instructors from MassWildlife to learn the basics of fishing in this free clinic.
Milton Legion advances after victory
It was an up and down day for the Milton American Legion baseball team. After dropping a game to Brockton 5-4 in a game that went into extra innings; they bounced back against Sandwich and eked out a win 9-8.