The first of three forums on the development of a new Master Plan for Milton, held at the Tucker school last Saturday morning, attracted ~75 residents from all across town.
Residents listen to introduction of Master Plan process
News release from Neighbor Brigade
Milton Neighbor Brigade is a growing network of volunteers helping individuals and families in a temporary crisis. Our goal is to build a strong, caring network of neighbors throughout the Milton community to support others in times of need such as serious illness, injury, or other tragic event.
by Frank Schroth
Residents are voicing concern and opposition to the FAA’s proposed flight path over Milton. The topic came up informally at a focus group during yesterday’s Master Plan forum at Tucker School and an online petition has been started urging the FAA to stop runway 33L from flying over Milton.
The following coverage provides some comments on the FAA’s proposed flight change from Judy Kennedy, Milton’s liaison. Ms. Kennedy will be appearing before the Milton Board of Selectmen at their February 7th session. The article states that, “The proposed flight path is over Curry College, Route 138, parts of Canton Avenue, Brushfield Road as well as other areas in Milton, Canton, and Randolph.” Ms. Kennedy characterizes the proposal as “unacceptable.” You can find the full story here.
from Boston.com Your Town Milton
Changes to the Milton High School course list won’t add any graduation requirements or staff positions, but school leaders hope they will increase understanding in math. (Read the full story here.)
Stephen Lynch, who is one of Milton’s congressional representatives (the other is Mike Capuano), is waiting on Kerry’s confirmation before announcing a decision on whether to run for Kerry’s senate seat. Capuano has stated he will not run and US Attorney Ortiz who had been mentioned is highly unlikely at this point as she deals with the firestorm of criticism of her office’s handling of the Schwartz affair. Perhaps most interesting to Milton is what will happen with Lynch’s seat should he run and win. Read the Dorchester Reporter coverage of Lynch’s decision here. Meanwhile the presumed Republican candidate, Scott Brown, has yet to announce and that is making some in the party nervous as reported in today’s Globe. (Note – story here requires online subscription)
The Board of Selectmen had a short meeting but they discussed one topic that Member Keohane would characterize as one of the most important decisions they would make this year: the selection of a new town administrator. They received 4 candidates from the Town Administrator search committee.
Milton resident Cathy Larson with Charles Hughes and Parker Reed
The Milton Players continue their 80th season with Ken Ludwig’s madcap backstage comedy Moon Over Buffalo, to be presented February 1-10. Moon Over Buffalo is a popular farce about fading actors George and Charlotte Hay, who arrive in Buffalo, NY to perform Cyrano de Bergerac and Private Lives with their traveling theater troupe.
Milton Youth Field Hockey will be offering a free 3 day clinic over the February Break (Feb 17, 1, & 19). The clinic will include: an introduction to Field Hockey, Trusted & Dedicated Staff, Personal Attention & Evaluations, Opportunities to Get Better & Have Fun. You can reserve your spot at FHCAMPS.COM. (view flyer.)
News release from Representative Walter Timilty
Representatives Walter F. Timilty (D – Milton) is pleased to announce that Milton will receive a S.A.F.E Grant in the amount of $5,225 for Fiscal Year 2013.
Notice from Town Hall
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airplane departure route for Runway 33 that will fly directly over Milton.
Judy Kennedy the MASSPORT liaison for the Town of Milton will be attending the February 7th Board of Selectmen meeting to discuss this important issue in its entirety.