from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
The East Milton Square project is under way and will continue under the direction of Howard/Stein-Hudson Associates, Inc. (Read the full story here.)
MPD Notice: DPW workers help thwart theft
The following was posted to the Milton Police Department’s Facebook page. You should friend them.
Tonight, we have a very positive success story about a break-in that happened on Highland St, around 1 pm. today. The case involves (2) very alert DPW employees and the collective effort of a dozen Milton officers, including officers who responded immediately from their details, detectives, K9 Hunter and others.
Brief bits: Decision on Thayer Nursery deferred; Milton knocked off Money list of best towns
by Frank Schroth
On August 15th the Zoning Board of Appeals heard from attorneys regarding the appeal of a decision by the Building Inspector. John Rowe and Phillip Johenning, whose property abuts Thayer Nursery, claim that Thayer’s businesses are having an adverse impact on their property. Joe Prondak, the Building Inspector, acknowledged there could be violations but held off because there is a pending appeal before the land court. That appeal is 10 years old.
KINDERGARTEN DAYS!!
The Milton Early Childhood Alliance is offering two terrific activities for parents and children to do in the next couple of weeks to prepare for Kindergarten this fall!
Milton police log: Woman turns in $1,500; running car stolen in 3 minutes; car vanadlism
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
Found money
A woman came into the Milton police station on Monday and turned in $1,500 in cash she found in a gutter outside Fitness Unlimited on Granite Avenue.
Police placed it into evidence until it can be claimed, but did not release any details on the envelope containing the money. (Read the full story here.)
Once rebuffed, Hillside Street developer returns with 77-unit 40B plan
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
Milton is likely to face yet another oroposal for a 40B housing development, this one for 77 two- and three-bedroom townhouse units on Hillside Street. (Read the full story here.)
Senator Joyce to hold Milton office hours
Senator Brian A. Joyce will be holding office hours at the Milton Senior Center on Wednesday September 4th, from 9:00 – 10:00. If anyone has an issue they would like to discuss with the Senator, please feel free to stop by. No appointment necessary.
MPD selling sweatshirts to support Wounded Warriors & Vest a Dog
The Milton Police Department is selling sweatshirts in support of the Wounded Warrior Project and Vest a Dog. They are on sale now thru September 4th! Don’t miss out . . click “Read more for details or go the MPD Facebook page.
Quote for the day 08.22.13
“I’m pretty much done with that.”
– Todd Hamilton as quoted in Your Town Milton on consulting neighbors with regard to a proposed Hillside development
SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Milton determined to build on last year’s gains
from Wicked Local Milton
Even if evidence suggests some struggle may be inevitable, most every high school football team can find something to be optimistic about at this time of year. (Read the full story here.)
Picture for the day 08.21.13
The moon rises over Brookwood Farm. Thanks Daryl. Click on the image for a larger view.
photo by Daryl Warner