from Wicked Local Milton
A Milton man spent most of the Fourth of July in lockup after being charged with breaking into a woman’s apartment and giving police phony names and social security numbers. (Read the full story here.)
Milton forum Monday will look at water-sewer rates — and maybe scofflaws too
from Wicked Local Milton
The public works department will hold a public forum on water and sewer rates Monday night, but the questions may also turn to scofflaws. (Read the full story here.)
Munchkin is looking for a home
Munchkin, a 4 year old neutered male terrier mix, is residing up at hte animal shelter on Governor Stoughton Lane. On the whole he would rather be living somewhere else. He is a sweet guy and you can learn more about him by calling the Animal League at (617) 698-0413.
Yo – Munchkin here!
Meeting: Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will be meeting in the Cronin Conference Room at Town Hall on Monday July 7th. They are going into executive session at 6:15pm and scheduled to begin their open session at 7:00pm. The agenda includes but is not limited to: attending DPW forum on water & sewer rate, a discussion of town owned portion of Hendries, and a permanent lit sign at 480 Adams Street. You can find the full agenda here.
Independence Forever!
by Frank Schroth
You may know this story. On the occasion of the golden anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, John Adams who was on his deathbed was asked to offer some words. He answered, “I give you this. Independence forever.” The phrase echoed words he had reportedly spoken 50 years earlier.
Police say Milton man hid 21 bags of heroin in buttocks
from Wicked Local Milton
A Milton man who was caught in an undercover sting earlier this year will face drug-trafficking charges in Norfolk County Superior Court. (Read the full story here.)
Milton police officer arrests Irish fiddler Frankie Gavin in publicity stunt
from Wicked Local Milton
Milton police officer Patty Mandeville mock-arrested international fiddle legend Frankie Gavin of the De Dannan band at Gavin’s request during the Milton Music Festival this week. (Read the full story here.)
Milton to go with PARCC over MCAS for testing
Milton is one of 176 school districts in the Commonwealth that will be administering the PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) standardized test rather than MCAS. There are 121 districts that will stay with the MCAS. You can find complete lists of which districts have chosen a particular testing method in a Globe story here. There is a related story in Wicked Local Dedham: “Still working out flaws in potential MCAS replacement“
Mtg notes BoS 07.01.14 – Hendries update re: mixed use proposal; Copeland grants
by Frank Schroth
Katie Conlon, Chair of the Board of Selectmen, provided an update regarding the Hendries building at Tuesday evening’s meeting of the Board of Selectmen. Conlon had attended a meeting with Senator Joyce, Planning Board Chair Alex Whiteside, and Jerry Connelly, a principal of Carrick Realty to explore reviving the proposal to have Carrick develop a mixed used building at the Hendries site.
4th of July Races at Kelly Field
The Annual 4th of July Races will be held at Kelly Field at 9:15 AM on Friday July 4th . Kids from 2 to 12 will be running as well as Parent and Child. Ribbons will be awarded, flags will be given out. Facepainting for all the kids. The fire department will have its antique fire truck for the kids to see and “drive”. Hoodsies for everyone. Sponsored by Milton Parks and Recreation and the Milton Kiwanis. Everything is free. Come, enjoy and make it a condition.
Water & Sewer Rate Public Forum
Notice from the Milton DPW
The Milton Department of Public Works will hold a public forum to discuss water and sewer rate issues on Monday, July 7th at 7:00 p.m. The forum is open to the public and will be held in the Cronin Conference Room, located on the Second floor of Town Hall, 525 Canton Avenue.