Milton resident John Hajjar has accused the Governor Stoughton Land Trust Committee of violating the Open Town Meeting Law. He claims they have used executive session without a valid purpose.
Mr. Hajjar submitted a 90 page document to the Norfolk District Attorney’s office. Kevin Power, an assistant DA, is going to investigate the claim.
This is the latest development in the ongoing efforts to come up with a plan regarding the Governor Stoughton’s farm land. He left the land to benefit the poor of Milton. The Board of Selectmen have appointed the committee to develop recommendations on how to make best use of the land consistent with Gov. Stoughton’s wishes.
You can find a comprehensive article on this issue on the Milton Times web site here.
Big games loom for the Natick football team, but there was no looking ahead last night for the Red and Blue.
Natick rode the playmaking ability of quarterback Scott McCummings in the first half and the gashing runs of running back Antone Wilson in the second half to a thorough 49-14 victory over Milton last night at Memorial Field. (Read the full story here.)
A restraining order against a high-ranking Milton police officer was lifted after a judge ruled there wasn’t enough evidence to show he injured or threatened to harm a girlfriend after an evening of drinking at bars in Quincy and Dorchester. (Read the full story here.)
Despite its proximity to well-traveled roads, a neighborhood tucked between Route 138 and Canton Avenue is easy to miss. The area, which includes Robbins and Sumner streets and Annapolis and Adanac roads, is near Popes Pond and was developed in the 1950s. Trees shade the streets and no two houses look alike. (Read the full story here.)
It is with deep regret that we report a lion of the Milton community, Charlie Winchester, passed away last night.
Mr. Winchester served Milton long and well through countless positions both elected and appointed. Most recently he chaired the School Building Committee. It was a Herculean role that few could have assumed. In a tribute to Mr. Winchester at last Monday’s Town Meeting, past Moderator, Rick Ward, confessed to the sense of relief he felt when Winchester agreed to take the helm of that project. Mr. Winchester’s tireless energy, patience, and dedication got the job done.
And that was only his most recent contribution. At the Monday meeting, Mr. Winchester was honored by proclamations from both the Massachusetts House and Senate.
He was a champion of civic responsibility and participation in the community. All Milton residents will be eternally in his debt. We can all learn from his example.
Our sincere sympathy goes out to his family and his many, many friends.
WINCHESTER, Charles C. October 21, 2009, of Milton. Beloved husband of 50 years of Janet M. (Lyons) Winchester. Loving father of Christine Winchester of Braintree, Charles Winchester of Milton, Mark and his wife Jacci of Vermont, Joan Sachs, MD and her husband Jeffrey of Marblehead, Stephen Winchester of Milton and Matthew Winchester of New Orleans. Also survived by 7 grandchildren. Brother of Jane Winchester, MD of Greenfield and the late Grace Winchester. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Elizabeth Church, Milton on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave., MILTON on Friday 4-8 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Charles’ name may be sent to The Charles C. Winchester Scholarship Fund, PO Box 870111, Milton Village, MA 02187. For additional information and directions, please visit www.dolanfuneral.com.
Police are still looking for two masked, gun-wielding men after they robbed an East Milton bank.
One of the men grabbed and held onto a male customer while the other handed a black bag to a teller ordering that it be filled with $100 bills, Milton Police Chief Richard Wells said. (Read the full story here.)
Robbers enter bank - courtesy Milton Police and Patriot Ledger
The re-development of the path around Turner’s Pond has begun.
Construction crews have blocked off access to the north side of the pond (the side to your left as you enter from Central Avenue; to your right if you enter by Glover School). This is the marshy side of the pond. The plan is to complete that with gravel similar to what is in the parking area today; then block off the south side and repave that with a crushed stone mix. Walkers et all will continue to have access on at least one side throughout construction.
The construction is estimated to take four weeks, weather permitting. You can find our earlier post on the status of the path here.
The 11th annual Milton Monster Dash takes place Sunday, October 25, 2009, at Cunningham Park, where hundreds of participants will run, jog and walk to raise money to benefit the Sam Cichello Memorial Fund, which supports science education in the Milton schools.
The race, held in memory of the Tucker school elementary student who died following a playground accident in 1999, is organized by the Milton Foundation for Education, with proceeds devoted to the support of science programs for students in grades K through 5.
This year, the Monster Dash has partnered with the Milton Department of Parks and Recreation on a project to increase the activities available to children the day of the race. In addition to the kids’ run, there will be a costume parade, relay races, pumpkin decorating and face painting. Judges will award prizes for the best costumes.
The house fire that took place on Kahler avenue the other day is being attributed to a candle that was left burning while the owner stepped out of the house.
