Cullinane wins Milton (& district) in 12th Suffolk Democratic primary

Democratic winner Dan Cullinane (center) with Dennis Keohane, Chair of Milton's Board of Selectmen, and Senator Brian A. Joyce

Democratic winner Dan Cullinane (center) with Dennis Keohane (l), Chair of Milton’s Board of Selectmen, and Senator Brian A. Joyce (r)

Dan Cullinane, one of 3 Democratic candidates for the 12th Suffolk district, easily won the Democratic primary in Milton. Turnout was light. Cullinane received 291 votes. Stephanie Everett received 46 and Marydith Tuitt had 29. Precincts 1 and 2 are included in the 12th Suffolk District. There were also 6 write in votes for Ruthella Logan-Cruz. You can find Milton results by precinct here. You can find Dorchester Reporter coverage Cullinane’s victory here.

Body found in Milton park; no sign of foul play

from The Patriot Ledger

Police say they have found no evidence of foul play in the death of a man who whose body was discovered at the base of Governor Hutchinson’s Field over the weekend.

Deputy Chief John King said police have tentatively identified the man as a 54-year-old Amesbury resident who was reported missing Tuesday. He said he expects the medical examiner’s office will make a determination in the coming days. (Read the full story here.)

Rep. Walter Timilty Hosts Office Hours at Town Hall

Representative Walter Timilty (D – Milton) invites Milton residents to meet with him during his local office hours on Thursday, August 22nd. They will be held in the Bluth Conference Room of the Milton Town Hall from 10:30 am until 11:30 am. No appointments are required.

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“On the Move” – helpful info for seniors on next stage of the journey

Are you tired of trying to find someone to cut the grass or shovel the snow? Is your home too big to maintain? Are you thinking of downsizing? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then it’s time to be “ON THE MOVE”!! The program, sponsored by Tom O’Neill/Success Real Estate will be held Tuesday, September 10th, 5:30PM, at the Milton Senior Center.

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Mtg Notes: Plan’g Brd 08.08.13 – New development for Blue Hill ave, follow up on Women’s Club

by Frank Schroth

At last week’s meeting of the Planning Board members learned of a possible development on Blue Hill Avenue at corner of Vose Hill Road dubbed Hemenway Woods. There is an abandoned nursery on the site now. Paul Sullivan presented a plan that would put in a road and three houses. It was a plan he presented earlier the Zoning Board of Appeals. However, Planning Director Clark took issue with Mr Sullivan’s account of that session. According to Clark what the ZBA said and what Mr Sullivan was presenting were not exactly the same.

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Quote for the day 08.13.13

“I think this is going to be a nice addition to the square.”

– Alex Whiteside, Chair of the Planning Board on signing the permit for the expansion of Mr. Chan’s restaurant, 08.08.13.

DPW Reminder: Summer waste pickup

*** Please Remember ***
Summer Yard Waste Collection Reminder – There is only 1 yard waste collection in August 2013
Monday August 12 – Friday August 16

Milton mother walks to change perceptions about MS

from The Patriot Ledger

Julie Baker of Milton watched from the sidelines during last year’s Cape Cod Multiple Sclerosis Challenge Walk and wasn’t happy about it.

She’d had doubts about raising the $1,500 required of each team, but as she watched people diagnosed with MS – people just like her – she knew she should have been doing the two-day, 50-kilometer walk alongside them. (Read the full story here.)

Precincts 1 & 2 – you have an election today

by Frank Schroth

Polls are open. There is a primary election today in Precincts 1 & 2 for state representative. Dan Cullinane, Stephanie Everett, and Marydith Tuitt are running on the Democratic ticket for the 12th Suffolk District seat. The district includes those two precincts as well as parts of Mattapan, Hyde Park, and Dorchester. The seat became available when Linda Dorcena Forry won election to the Massachusetts Senate.

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Congrats to runners in yesterday’s Falmouth road race

falmouth2013The Falmouth Road Race took place yesterday under a spotless, sparkling sky. It was hot. It was beautify. It was something else. And of the 12,800 odd runners, 128 were from Milton. You can find unofficial results for all runners and search by name, town, etc here.

Photo for the day 08.10.13

This green house, which sits on Blue Hill Ave and Vose Hill,  has seen better days. A developer is hoping to put three houses here. Click on the image for a larger view.

photo by Frank Schroth

photo by Frank Schroth