Monthly Archives: October 2013

Milton man says Massport worker cursed at him for noise complaints

from The PatriotLedger.com

For years, the Massachusetts Port Authority has told people living under flight paths to file a complaint whenever airplane noise becomes too loud. But when one Milton resident called over the weekend, he says he was cursed at and told he was wasting his time. (Read the full story here.)

Fall Foliage Sunset Hike to Great Blue

Blue Hill Ski, the Friends of the Blue Hills, and Blue Hills Observatory invite you to hike to the top of Great Blue to see the sunset — and walk down under the ski lights! We’ll have hot drinks at the top – and you might want to bring a picnic dinner.  More.

Children’s activities @ MPL: Lego Club!French! Stories!

Fall fun continues in the Children’s Room at Milton Public Library! In addition to our regular storytimes on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, we have these exciting programs for the young people in your life happening during the week of October 20 – 26:

Meeting : Planning Board

The Milton Planning Board will be meeting in the Blute Conference Room at Town Hall on October 9th at 6:30 pm. The agenda includes but is not limited to continuing the hearing on 90 Reedsdale Road (Milton Womans Club) and a review of the Henry House site plan. You can find the complete agenda and agenda for all town meetings here.

Reminder: Today is ride/walk to school day

The Patrick Administration is encouraging students, parents and school officials to celebrate International Walk to School Day (iWalk) on Wednesday, October 9. This annual event is presented by MassDOT’s Safe Routes to School Program. Learn more here.

Milton Mews 40B moves forward

by Frank Schroth

The Milton Mews 276 unit apartment complex, a proposed 40B development on Brush Hill Road, moved forward this past week. Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency (Mass Housing) states in a letter to the Robert Hewitt, a managing partner at the developerMill Creek, that “the proposed Project appears generally eligible under the requirements of the housing subsidy program, subject to final approval under 760 CMR 56.04(7)( ‘Final Approval’).” It confirms eligibility with regard to:

Crane Field @ 100 Years!

L to R:Michael Maholchic, Vicki Nelson, Pastor Mark Seifried, Kathleen O'Donnell, Scott Love, Susan Harvey, David Bacon, Lynn Knodell, Steve Nelson, Ken Lewandowski, David Mann, Ed Duffy, Richard Weidmann, Arthur Doyle AND CAKE!!

L to R:Michael Maholchic, Vicki Nelson, Pastor Mark Seifried, Kathleen O’Donnell, Scott Love, Susan Harvey, David Bacon, Lynn Knodell, Steve Nelson, Ken Lewandowski, David Mann, Ed Duffy, Richard Weidmann, Arthur Doyle AND CAKE!!

A collaboration between the East Congregational Church and a group of committed neighborhood residents produced a celebration of Crane Field in East Milton. And it was quite a day. Town and state officials were in attendence. There were activities,music and good cheer to celebrate the 100th birthday of one of Milton’s green jewels. Please click “Read more” for some photos courtesy of Steve Nelson.

Yard Waste Collection Notice

Please be Advised – Yard Waste Collection week of Monday October 7, 2013 – Friday October 11, 2013

Some Simple Guide Lines:

  • Please remember to place all yard waste into barrels or in a paper leaf bag.

Interview with Selectman Conlon

MyTownMatters recently sat down with the newest member of the Board of Selectmen, Katie Conlon. The interview will air on MATV beginning Friday at 7:30pm. It repeats Saturday and Sunday at 7:30m and again on Monday at 6:30pm. You can find the complete MATV programming schedule here.