from Fox News
Two Boston men were arrested after attempting to cash a $5,000 winning lottery ticket that they had stolen during a home invasion in Milton last month.
A 59-year-old Milton man was kidnapped at gunpoint by three men, blindfolded and taken to the basement of a random home on Nov. 20. The victim was an employee of Hatoff’s Service Center, a convenience store in Jamaica Plain. (Read the full story here.)
The Planning Board met last night to grind through the final copy edits and revisions to a zoning article that would be the first step in the potential redevelopment of the Temple Shalom property to contain a CVS, second retail structure, and new, smaller temple.
Together with Coffman Realty and their attorney Milton resident, Ned Corcoran, the board reviewed everyone’s comments in turn and made edits accordingly after some discussion on the point in question.
Alex Whiteside had the lion’s share of revisions to the draft which he authored with input from Corcoran and one of his revisions sparked the most debate. Whiteside proposed inclusion of a property value analysis. Peter jackson, Chairman did not see the need for it arguing that the board had heard sufficient testimony. Whiteside pressed the issue expressing concern for residents whose values might go down as a result of the development, “What do you say to these people? Tough luck?” After discussion with regard to the area encompassed (e.g. should it only be the abutters?), time frame (do values go down in 3 years, 5 years) and consequences of other development on property values (i.e. if a 40B development went in would impact on property values be any more or less?) the board agreed to include language on a property analysis. Most likely it will be restricted to abutters at the time development is complete and conform to appraisal industry standards. The final language will be in article to be reviewed this evening.
At an abruptly called special meeting by the Board of Selectmen, residents voiced their thoughts, opinions, and concerns regarding the development of the Temple Shalom property. The Board also heard from Peter Jackson, chairman of the Planning Board, and gave him their input.
The temple was the principal agenda item for a meeting that was scheduled sometime over the weekend. It came just three days before the Planning Board intends to vote on whether to recommend a zoning overlay to Town Meeting. The Planning Board will be meeting twice this week. First on 12/2 to continue deliberations and then again on 12/3 to take a vote. December 3rd is the deadline the Board of Selectmen has set for receipt of a recommendation from the Planning Board. Jackson said the Planning Board will meet that date.
Brain Joyce, MA state senator from Milton, recently appeared on NECN’s “Broadside” along with Joe Malone. They spoke their minds on a number of issues including the race for senator and Sarah Palin.
from NECN
from Enterprise News.com
Firewood is in abundant supply this winter, which is good news for consumers who want to stock up for their fireplaces. But they still should be cautious about the kinds of wood that they purchase. The types of firewood that are recommended for fireplaces are kiln-dried and seasoned. (Read the full story here.)
from Wicked Local Milton
After successfully fighting an accusation he assaulted a girlfriend, Deputy Police Chief Paul Nolan is retiring.
“After almost 30 years of dedicated service as a police officer in the town of Milton, I have decided to file my retirement papers sometime next month,” Nolan said in an e-mail Wednesday to The Patriot Ledger. (Read the full story here.)
We would like to wish everyone in town a safe, happy, and healthy Thanksgiving!
Enjoy your friends and family and have a Great Day!
Frank
In case you missed it, here is a short video that was presented at last week’s Celebration for Education. It illustrates the great work they do; their mission and their history. It was produced by Milton resident, Tom Fahey. We found it on Brian Kelly’s YouTube Channel. Brian, host of Talk of the Town, has a lot of great interviews etc on his “channel” which you can find here.
What’s better on Thanksgiving than turkey and stuffing? Wildcat Football!!
Cheer on the Wildcats as the take on rival Braintree at home – Brooks Field @ 10:00am.
Tickets are $7.00.
from Wicked Local Braintree
It has not been the best of seasons for the Braintree or Milton high school football teams, but there will be a happy ending to the season for one of the teams when they hook up in the 80th Thanksgiving Day game between the two rivals Thursday morning at 10 a.m. at Milton High’s Brooks Field. (Read the full story here.)