East Milton Parking Study
The Board of Selectmen should be cautious in considering the East Milton Square Parking study report. It asks the Town to replace the landscaped Manning Park, over the Expressway, with a 40 space parking lot, diagonally opposite from Fitness Unlimited.
from Wicked Local Milton
Gov. Deval Patrick has signed a legislative amendment allowing the town to lease the Max Ulin Memorial Rink from the state for $1 annually for up to 25 years. (Read the full story here.)
Here is a concept of the Hendries development that was presented at the last meeting of the Planning Board. It illustrates a view of the bulding looking down Eliot Street(click on image for larger version).
Also coming to that area is The Plate.
by Frank Schroth
There was a recent commentary on this site that took the School Committee to task for their public evaluation of Superintendent Gormley’s performance. Publicly discussing anyone’s job performance – never mind televising it – in our opinion is not conducive to the type of give and take, frank discussion around strengths, weaknesses, and how they map to goals and priorities that is constructive. However, this public process is not something the School Committee choses to do; but is imposed on them by the open meeting law. I erred in suggesting they change the process.
from WHDH
Two brothers were recently arrested in connection with robberies of ~30 Dunkin Donut stores. Plese click “Read more’ for a video report from WHDH
Long known as a strong advocate for elders, Betsy Buchbinder had an important message for South Shore Elder Services seven years ago. “We have to start thinking about the younger generations coming along, especially the ones who are the caregivers,” she said. (Read the full story here.)
release from Milton Public Schools
The Milton Public Schools were recently notified that the Pierce Middle School was the recipient of the Bronze award, given by the United States Department of Agriculture.
by Frank Schroth
At last meeting of the Planning Board, held on November 10th two major developments were discussed: The St. Elizabeth’s property on Randolph Avenue and the continued hearing on the Hendries building on Eliot Street. One is taking a breather and the other has issues.
There are many special week ends – but last week end (11/4 – 11/6) was truly exceptional.
In 48 hours you could have attended a spectacular production of Footloose at the High School, taken part in a great fun run in its 13th year – The Monster Dash, watched the first South Shore Novice Challenge, a rowing event on the Neponset hosted by the Milton Crew team, seen even more drama at the Milton Players production fo Lend Me a Tenor, heard Southern Rail, a long-standing local bluegrass band perform at the MPL courtesy of the Friends of the Library, and attended the opening day of Artspace Milton, a new arts organization providing the community with opportunities to learn, create, and enjoy art.
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
The dust is still settling after the release of a proposed congressional district map that splits two communities south of Boston between two districts and shuffles around others.
According to the new map, Milton would be split between US Representatives Stephen F. Lynch of South Boston and Michael Capuano of Somerville, both Democrats. (Read the full story here.)
from Wicked Local Milton
An estimated 100 volunteers came to Cunningham Hall on Saturday for a “Cradles to Crayons Drive.”
During the drive volunteers collected and sorted various items such as clothes, games, and other assorted goods. (Read teh full story here.)