Representatives of the Granite Links Golf club appeared before the Board of Selectmen last week to present their concerns regarding the construction of a wind turbine near the golf course.
They contend that the turbine is a “monstrosity” that unfairly “punishes them and no one else” because they do not receive the same setbacks as other abutters.
Neponset
A photographer named “ophis” took some good pictures of that horrendous rain storm. You can view his Flickr photostream here.
Kathy Fagan has decided to go back for more. She will be running to retain her seat on the Milton Board of Selectmen. She is coming to the end of her first term. She will be challenged by Bob Sweeney.
Fagan was the upstart last time around when she unseated incumbent James Mullen. Mr. Mullen is Milton’s Town Clerk.
Last Thursday, in a letter to Milton town officials and the community, Senator Joyce updated them on legislation before the Massachusetts House regarding the Max Ulin Rink which sits at corner of Unquity Road and Canton Ave, identified the benefits of that legislation, and in doing so, sought to clear up misinformation swirling around this issue.
The future management of the Ulin Rink has become something of a hot button issue recently.
from Wicked Local Milton
Bill calls for transferring state facility to Milton
It’s a battle for the ice in Milton as state lawmakers and local officials debate the possible transfer of the state-owned Max Ulin ice rink to the town. (Read the full story here.)
from Wicked Local Milton
Matt Lombardi completed his hat trick. Maybe Boston College will do the same.
Lombardi, a senior winger from Milton, scored three goals, including the OT winner, Saturday night as BC continued its rampaging ways. . .(Read the full story here.)
Milton police are looking for at least two men who were responsible for an attempted drive-by shooting on Blue Hill Avenue early Friday afternoon. Milton Police are searching for a grey Toyota sedan that may have been stolen earlier in the day. The shooting occurred at Blue Hill Ave and Austin Street. The car sped away in the direction of Mattapan at approximately 12:40pm yesterday afternoon. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Milton detective unit at 617-898-4804.
Todd Greenwood
Todd Greenwood has officially announced that he is making another run at a Milton Assessor seat. He ran unsuccessfully last year against incumbent Thomas Gunning. Gunning was able to hold onto his seat. This time around Greenwood is hoping to unseat incumbent, Kathleen Heffernan.
There are three assessors in town. M. Joseph Manning is the third assessor.
Applications are now available for the Milton Junior Woman’s Club scholarships for students who plan to enter schools or colleges this year.