Congratulations to the following Milton residents who earned spots on Fontbonne Academy’s Second Quarter Honor Roll:
Head of School List
Katharine Comber ‘14
Planning Board posts document on Hendries project status
The Planning Board has added a document, Zoning Matrix, revised 2.21.12, to the collection of materials related to the development of 131 Eliot Street. It provides a useful snapshot of the current status of the project from the Planning Board’s perspective; what requirements and issues have been resolved and questions and concerns that remain to be addressed.
Denis Keohane to make bid for Board of Selectman, will challenge John Shields
The Milton election season just became a lot more interesting. Denis Keohane, current Vice-chair of the School Committee, has taken out nomination papers to be a candidate for the Board of Selectmen. Assuming he obtains the requisite number of signatures, he will be challenging the incumbent, John Michael Shields.
Two more potential candidates for Town Clerk
Two more residents, Mike Joyce (Precinct 6) and Steven Cloonan (Precinct 7), have taken out nomination papers to be candidates for Town Clerk, a seat recently vacated by James Mullen. Mullen had been Town Clerk for over 30 years. His departure seems to be creating a bit of a horse race.
Picture for today: 02.27.12
The Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center was full of action this past week end with the MIAA state meet. This shot of a Wildcat hurdling is by Roy Chambers. You can find more of Roy’s work here.
Town Clerk, James Mullen, resigns
Longtime Town Clerk and Milton institution James Mullen announced his resignation today. Mullen has served the town for decades in a variety of capacities including School Committee member, Town Meeting Member and Selectmen. But it is as Town Clerk that he is best known. Today will be his last day.
McEttrick and Galvin pull nomination papers for Town Clerk
As of this moment two residents have taken out nomination papers for Town Clerk: Marion McEttrick and Susan Galvin. This follows the news earlier today that James Mullen would not be actively seeking re-election.
Ms. McEttrick, recently a member of the Milton Board of Selectmen (she stepped down from the Board last year) is from Precinct 1. Ms. Galvin is from Precint 7.
Update: MPD states “no need . . . to be alarmed”
from Milton Police Department
Detectives have been following up on the armed assault that took place last night at 143 Blue Hill Ave. The victim is recovering. Investigation at this points indicates this was not a random attack. There is a nexus beween the attackers and residents of the apartment. Investigators have recovered a weapon and this investigation continues. There is no need for residents of this neighborhood to be alarmed.
Mtg notes: Selectmen 02.16.12 – Shelter at Stoughton challenges, Reps Timilty & Forry stop by
Update: Note, a previous version of this post failed to display. The error has been corrected.
Marion McEttrick sat in for a portion of the last meeting of the Board of Selectmen. Together with Selectman Sweeney they apprised those in attendance of a recent meeting the two of them had with the Attorney General’s office regarding the Stoughton land. They wanted to inform AG’s office of the status of discussions regarding the property and sought some guidance.
Brief bits: Gov’t review committee; Real-time bus info by text
Town Moderator Brian Walsh has asked Michael Joyce and Mary McNamara to the Government Review Committee. At the January 30th Special Town Meeting the Board of Selectmen announced that they had expanded the committee they had formed to include two appointments by the Town Moderator.
New restaurant in Milton aims to create sense of home, artistry
from Boston.com
As owner and chef at the newest restaurant in Milton, Suzanne Lombardi wants to set a precedent of good locally grown, home-cooked food.
The Plate – the small, newly bright green building on Central Avenue steps from the trolley stop is set to open in early March and Lombardi and her crew are finishing final touches and testing recipes. (Read the full story here.)