from Wicked Local Milton
Milton resident, Dennis Duggan Jr., was recently recognized for his career achievements with an induction to the Archbishop Williams High School Academic Hall of Fame. (Read the full story here.)
Mark Vernazza and Maryanne Allen lead 200+ to finish of Monster Dash
The weather may not have been ideal but it was awfully close and a great improvement over last week as over 200 runners took part in the 13th annual Monster Dash. Milton resident Mark Vernazza finished first for the men, covering the 5K course in 19:52. Maryanne Allen was top woman with a time fo 21:19 (whew – that’s fast).
Artspace Milton opens with a bang
Last Saturday Atspace Milton, a new community arts organization, opened its doors. Two initial course offerings kicked off and a drop-in note card making workshop filled the space with children, parents, and a joyful noise.
Local WWII letters available to review at MPL
Notice from Milton Public Library
The Milton Public Library has recently acquired a notebook containing copied letters which were written by Milton World War II veterans to Milton High School students and staff in 1944 and 1945. The letters also include an index of the soldiers’ names. There might be some current and former Milton residents included in the book that may be of interest to you and/or your family.
South of Boston communities shun affordable housing
Editors note: Selectmen Hurley recently proposed the town adopt the Community Preservation Act. The Patriot Ledger had an article on the topic.
from The Patriot Ledger
Twenty-two cities and towns south of Boston have spent $16.8 million in extra property-tax money and state contributions over the past decade for affordable housing.
But a Patriot Ledger analysis of spending during that period shows 13 of those communities have created only one “affordable” home or none at all. (Read the full story here.)
Paintings by Vincent Crotty on display at the MPL
release from the Milton Public Library
During the month of November, the Wotiz Gallery of the Milton Public Library will be graced with the paintings of Irish native Vincent Crotty. Mr. Crotty, a visual artist, paints figures and landscapes from life and in the studio. His work spans a wide range, from the back streets of his hometown in Ireland to the back porches of his Dorchester three-decker neighborhood.
Milton falls to Foxboro 2-1 in soccer playoff
The Milton Wildcats run into the MIAA soccer playoff was cut short by Foxboro. Milton took the lead but couldn’t hold on. They fell 2-1. One of Foxboro’s goals was on a questionable penalty kick. You can find coverage from The Sun Chronicle here
Local Author to Discuss The History of Boston College Football
Fuller Village is pleased to welcome Reid Oslin of Boston College on Monday November 14th at 2:00pm in the Function Room at 1372 Brush Hill Rd. The public is invited to attend. Mr. Oslin is an associate director of the News and Public Affairs office at Boston College and a staff writer for the Boston College Chronicle.
Mtg notes: Selectmen 11.03.11 – Gov’t review committee appt; Hurley favors Community Preservation Act
Tom Hurley was a proponent of two issues that came up during last night’s selectmen’s meeting. The first was one of two resident appointments to the committee being formed to review town government. Hurley who submitted a motion that was passed several weeks ago said he wanted one resident with managerial experience and one with municipal experience. Two residents had contacted the Selectmen, Robert Gatnik and Jim Henderson. Gatnik got the nod.
Neponset River Council has high hopes for $13 million grant application
Boston.com – Your Town Dorchester has a good article on funding for Neponset improvements, one of which is the bike path extending from Central Ave. to Mattapan. At last night’s Selectman’s meeting the board discussed a letter in support of 93/95 interchange. The selectmen did not feel they had sufficient information to vote on that; but equally important was their concern not to detract from their support of the bike path. They had written a letter in support of that previously and that is their priority given time, energy etc that has gone into that.
You can read the Your Town Dorchester story here.