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The Hendries Black Oak

Following are pictures of the black oak that at the moment is a the middle of the discussion of the Hendries property development. The question is: should it stay or should it go?

South Shore voters back Coakley, Brown – Milton has relatively high turn out

The Patriot Ledger reports this morning that Coakley and Brown were their respective parties top vote getters down here on the south shore. on the Democratic ticket, Coakley received more than double the number of votes of her closest rival, Rep. Michael Capuano. On the Republican side, Scott Brown practically swept Jack E. Robinson which is surprising given Robinson is from Duxbury.

Milton had the highest voter turnout of all south shore towns, 34%, according to the Ledger. You can read the full story here.

Con Comm denies site development permit for Hendries

by Frank Schroth

In a 4-2 vote Milton’s Conservation Commission denied a site development permit for the Hendries property last Tuesday night. The principal reason for denying the permit was a failure to satisfy the Commission’s desire for open space.

MHS Students of the Quarter Recognized

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The following students were recognized as “Students of the Quarter” for Term 2 at Milton High School. A small ceremony was held on Tuesday, February 24th in the Charles C. Winchester Auditorium to honor the following students:

Obit: Sheila A. Griffin

Sheila A. Griffin, of Milton, formerly of Arlington Jan. 7. Beloved daughter of the late Edward F. and Anna L. (Miller) Griffin. Dear sister of Lucille Hunter and her husband Robert of Arlington and Edward F. Griffin and his late wife Noreen of Westford.

Con Comm hears 40B applications; voices concerns

by Frank Schroth

The Conservation Commission(Con Comm) met last Tuesday and heard from two firms that are in the process of obtaining the necessary permits to construct 40B housing developments. One is at the corner of Central and Eliot; the other is at 711 Randolph Avenue. The Commission voiced concerns with both developments.

Bellwethers: Quincy, Milton and Hull again go with the winner in governor’s race

from Wicked Local Milton

Three local communities – Quincy, Milton and Hull – that have a habit of backing the winner in the state’s gubernatorial race have done so again, choosing Republican Charlie Baker over Democrat Martha Coakley. Four years ago, all three had rejected Baker and voted for Democrat Deval Patrick. (Read the full story here.)