Milton Planning Board seeks volunteers!

The Milton Planning Board is looking for volunteers!

The Master Plan Survey done last spring had many more responses than we expected.  The Board wants to move forward with the next step: To evaluate the qualitative questions to see what the respondents’ ideas, questions and concerns were

‘Reverse 911’ message system in place since February

from Wicked Local Milton

A new “reverse 911” system operated by Norfolk County Sheriff Michael Bellotti’s office and designed to notify citizens about public safety issues raised eyebrows in Braintree when it was used on the night of April 1 and the morning of April 2 . . .(Read the full story here.)

Third Democrat is now in race for county prosecutor

from Wicked Local Milton

Veteran prosecutor faces an uphill battle

A veteran prosecutor from Milton has kicked off his campaign for Norfolk County district attorney with a $100 loan to himself. And that’s all he has so far. (Read the full story here.)

Obit: Dr. June Warren Lee, 58

from The Boston Herald

Dr. June Warren Lee, 58, who practiced dentistry in Neponset for three decades, died Sunday at her home in Milton, surrounded by her family. (Read the full story here.)

Meeting Notes: School Committee 04.06.10 – Options presented for French Immersion

At last night’s School Committee meeting the World Language Committee presented program options for the French Immersion program going forward. The committee, co-chaired by Asst. Superintendent John Phelan and Gracie Burke, Director of World Languages, was formed by Superintendent Gormley to define and assess different strategies for delivering the French Immersion curriculum across the 4 elementary schools, identify their respective strengths and weaknesses and any potential cost savings that might be realized.

Wildcats take on Quincy in JV softball

from Wicked Local Milton

mltn jv softball

Milton pitcher Morgan Askins

Patriot Ledger photographer Gary Higgins took some great shots of the recent junior varsity softball game between Milton and Quincy played on Monday April 5, 2010. You can find his pictures here.

Milton Historical Society to host Open House

9th Massachusetts Regiment at Suffolk Resolves House 09/09

9th Massachusetts Regiment at Suffolk Resolves House 09/09

The Milton Historical Society is hosting an Open House from 1 to 3 PM on Sunday, April 18, 2010, at the Suffolk Resolves House located at 1370 Canton Avenue, Milton. The house will be open for tours, with members of the Historical Society available to answer questions about the history of the house and the Suffolk Resolves.

Federal Flood Recovery Assistance Available For Both Storms

Press release from MA Emergency Management Agency

The State of Emergency that Governor Deval Patrick declared last week in response to the March 29 storm that produced heavy rains, widespread road closures and major flooding has been terminated. In addition, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) affirmed that assistance will be available to residents and businesses impacted by both storms.

Voter registration ends today, April 7th

We have an important town election coming up on April 27th. If you are not registered to vote today is your last chance to do so.

You can register to vote at the clerk’s office at Town Hall, 525 Canton Avenue. There office will be open until 8:00 pm this evening.

You can file for an absentee ballot up until Monday April 26th.

“Milton View” endorses Kathy Fagan

Phil Matthews of Milton View endorses Kathy Fagan for Selectman in his most recent article, “Beware Complacency.”

from The Milton View

It’s April, which means it’s election time in Milton. Ordinarily, any endorsement I might make for a candidate comes just before the election. Not this year. (Read the full commentary here.)