from The Patriot Ledger
While home sales surged again in May as buyers raced to complete deals in time to secure federal tax credits, price increases in the state moderated to only modest gains last month. (Read the full story here.)
John Ferruggio, at 84; hero of 1970 Pan Am hijacking
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
About 16 hours into a hijacking that made world news in September 1970, in-flight director John Ferruggio knew he would have little time to evacuate the passengers on Pan American World Airways Flight 93 once the jet landed. (Read the full story here.)
Milton View: Open letter to Representative Timilty on Ulin Rink
The Milton View is a local web site offering commentary by Phil Matthews on the political and financial issues facing Milton.
from The Milton View
Dear Representative Timilty,
I heard with dismay your comments at the Milton Board of Selectmen Meeting on the subject of the Ulin Rink. You stated, and Representative Scaccia agreed, that you would not support Senator Joyce’s 25 year lease because it could lead to “privatization” of the rink. It’s very important to use words carefully, especially when they might mislead people about issues. (Read the full letter here.)
Effort underway by The Milton Historical Society to conserve Hutchinson Mirror
The Milton Historical Society seeks support in their initiative to conserve a treasured artifact in their collection, a gilded mirror that once belonged to Governor Hutchinson. The mirror is being restored by Susan Jackson of Harvard Art.
The following was contributed by Anthony Sammarco of the Milton Historical Society.
The Milton Historical Society is the proud curator of a large gilt mirror that once belonged to the Royal Governor Thomas Hutchinson (1711-1780,) whose home “Unquety” was on Adams Street on Milton Hill.
Meeting notes: Selectmen 06.17.10 p2 – Residents voice concerns re: Bike path options
The Board of Selectmen convened a hearing during their recent meeting to solicit resident feedback regarding the DCR’s plans to extend the bike/pedestrian path from Central Avenue to Mattapan Square. The extension will link the existing path, which runs from Pope John Paul Park to Central Avenue, with the one that is being built between Mattapan Square and the Martini hatch shell in Hyde Park.
Two Milton residents shine; Jennifer Fish and Timothy Gailius
Two Milton residents made the news recently. One as the member of a winning crew team and another for his civic service.
Half-marathon and 5K will run through Blue Hills on June 27
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
More than 3,000 runners have registered for the June 27 half-marathon and 5K race sponsored by the US Road Race Sports and Entertainment Group. (Read the full story here.)
Board of Appeals rejects cell tower at Camp Sayre in Blue Hills
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
The Zoning Board of Appeals has rejected T-Mobile’s request to put a 120-foot tall telecommunications tower at a Boy Scout camp at the edge of the Blue Hills. (Read the full story here.)
Meeting notes: Selectmen 06.17.10 p1– Representatives Timilty & Scaccia discuss Ulin Rink
At last night’s session the Board resumed the discussion of the Ulin Rink. In attendance were Representatives Walter Timilty and Angelo Scaccia who were there at the invitation of the board to discuss their views on Ulin Rink and the House legislation regarding it.
Art: A Sheldon & Pablo cartoon
This is the latest in a series of art works created by students of FAVA (The Friends and Advocates for the Visual Arts). This week’s work is a cartoon strip by Timothy Karoff, a 4th grader at the Glover Elementary School. He created the cartoon while attending a FAVA workshop, “inking COMICs”.
In loved ones’ memory, Milton father and son will cycle together
from Wicked Local Milton
Like many men, Jim Comber will join his family around the patio grill this Father’s Day, but that won’t be the main event. He’s looking forward to taking a Blue Hills bike ride with his son, Will, to train for the Pan-Mass Challenge cycling fundraiser. (Read the full story here.)