The DCR will conduct two site walks regarding the proposed Neponset River Rail Extension. One will take place primarily along the north side of the river (the Mattapan side) and the second will take place along primarily the south side (the Milton side).
Longer walking paths proposed along Neponset River
from Wicked Local Milton
About 45 people tramped through the woods along the north side of the Neponset River recently to get an up-close look at options for an extension to the Neponset River Trail. (Read the full story here.)
MBTA Red Line advisory: buses to be used between JFK/UMASS and Quincy Center
from the MBTA
Red Line Advisories
ATTENTION RED LINE CUSTOMERS WEEKDAY BUS REPLACEMENT SERVICE BETWEEN JFK/UMASS AND QUINCY CENTER STARTING AT 9:00PM , The MBTA and its contractors will work reconstructing the North Quincy platform each weekday from Monday July 26, 2010 to Friday September 3, 2010 starting at 9:00pm. During this time, bus shuttle replacement service will be in effect between JFK/UMass and Quincy Center. Bus shuttle service will begin at 9:00pm and continue until the end of service. Normal train service will resume at the start of service each day. 7/21/2010 5:28 PM
Mtg notes: Planning Board 07.22.10 – Hendries: no hearing but plenty of discussion
The public hearing on the Hendries building was postponed, but discussion certainly wasn’t.
It was postponed because abutters had not been notified. However, residents who live near the Hendries building found the meeting and voiced their concerns during Citizens Speak.
Milton Tops Shrewsbury 7-6 – Untimely mistakes cook Shrewsbury in Am Legion play
The team that played error free finally won out in the end. Shrewsbury had their chances but Milton made them pay for a couple of mistakes.
Free fishing day reels in a crowd in Milton
from The Patriot Ledger
In addition to the usual swimmers, hikers and picnickers who throng Houghton’s Pond on a weekend, about 500 people cast their fishing lines into the water throughout the day on Saturday. (Read the full story here.)
Fontbonne Academy partnering with Project Linus to assist children in need
Fontbonne Academy is partnering with Project Linus, a non-profit organization run locally by Milton resident Nancy Kearns, which supplies hand-made blankets to children who are seriously ill or experiencing hardships.
Hearing: Stretch Energy Code
The Board of Selectmen will be holding an open hearing on Stretch Codes for buildings and home additions. The stretch codes pertain to the use of energy saving materials and techniques in building construction.
Town awarded 5 year permit for Ulin Rink from the DCR
Yesterday afternoon Marion McEttrick, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, along with Town Administrator Kevin Mearn and Planning Director Bill Clark met with senior DCR staff to discuss Milton’s response to an RFP to grant a 5 year permit to manage the Ulin Rink. It has been a long time coming. The DCR granted Milton 5 extensions to the respond to the RFP which was issued in January of this year.
Letter: Proposals for Town Farm miss the mark
the following was submitted by Jeff Stone
Two recent proposals for the 34-acre Milton Town Farm property are veering from the target if they truly purport to honor Governor Stoughton’s 1701 directive that his bequest benefit the poor of Milton.
Milton heads to state tournament
from The Patriot Ledger
Another year, another American Legion state tournament, another elite eight for Milton Post 114.
Pat Bryan’s team has been a model of consistency the past few years, and Milton kept the trend going, moving on to the states by advancing out of a sectional field that included South Attleboro, Sandwich and Brockton. (Read the full story here.)