by Frank Schroth
The Board of Selectmen did not take an explicit position on the development of Milton Mews, a proposed 40B complex of ~270 apartments on Brush Hill Road; but they did review and discuss a series of concerns regarding the development to be included in a letter to MassHousing.
Joyce Amendment to Protect Fowl Meadow Passed by Senate — Could stop Milton Mews development
An amendment sponsored by Senator Brian A. Joyce to protect the critical environment and wildlife of the Fowl Meadow habitat in Milton and Canton has been voted into the Senate’s Fiscal Year 2014 budget.
The rain held off for Fontbonne Academy’s 56th Graduation on Thursday, May 23. Per tradition, it was held on the Fontbonne lawn under a festive white tent.
Congressman Stephen F. Lynch today introduced legislation that would establish a nationwide moment of silence to honor our veterans. The bipartisan bill has the support of 12 original co-sponsors: Rep. Yvette Clarke (NY- 9), Rep. John Conyers (MI-13), Rep. Alcee Hastings (FL-20), Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18), Rep. Walter B. Jones, Jr. (NC-3), Rep. Joseph P. Kennedy (MA-4),
A new community group, We Are Milton (WAM), has formed to produce a town celebration that will feature . . . fireworks and more. There will be a musical festival of local groups including MHS orchestra and jazz band, Pauline Wells, Mixed Emotions and more.
Notice from Milton Police Department
To all residents. The information outlined below was sent to us last night from the Boston Police Regional Intelligence Center (BRIC). This information involves a TELEPHONE SCAM:
Please be advised there is an ongoing telephone scam involving calls or texts in which the caller indicates that they are holding a family member against their will and they make a demand for payment of money.
As the Massachusetts Senate debates a number of proposed amendments to the Fiscal Year 2014 budget this week, two measures co-sponsored by Senator Brian A. Joyce have passed that would bring more state funding to Milton.
On Thursday, May 23, at 7:00pm at the Milton Public Library, Wakefield Estate Landscape Director Debbie Merriam will provide a sneak preview of the Milton gardens that will be open to the public on June 8th as part of The Garden Conservancy’s Open Days, a nationwide garden preservation program.
by Frank Schroth
The redevelopment of the Hendries building is largely an enigma to the neighborhood. The residents do not know what is happening. Does anyone? There are three issues or strands dangling unresolved. The Building Inspector issued a demolition order which was affirmed by the Board of Selectmen late last year (see related post here); but there the building sits. There are at least two reasons for that.
by Frank Schroth
Last month the Planning Board granted an ANR request to develop a property on Hillside Street. The developer,Todd Hamilton, was represented before the board by attorney Marion McEttrick. Another attorney, Mark Brobowski, said at the March 14th session of the planning board that he would appeal should the the ANR be granted (see related post here). He has.
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
For the eighth year, Milton is offering a chance for seniors to work for the town in exchange for a tax write-off. (Read the full story here.)