State Senator Brian Joyce recently sat down with U.S. District Attorney Carmen Ortiz for his program the Brian A. Joyce Report. Attorney Ortiz is prosecuting the case against Whitey Bulger. Both are Milton resdients and you can watch the program on MATV. You can find the program schedule here.
Mtg notes: Selectmen 06.28.11 – Final report on East Milton Parking presented
Keri Pyke of Howard/Stein-Hudson, the firm retained to assess the parking issues in East Milton and propose solutions gave her final report to the Board of Selectmen. Ms. Pyke and her team have held community hearings, presented and received feedback multiple times before the Business and Community Advisory Committee, performed traffic and parking analyses, and explored a variety of options. Their recommendation, dubbed the hybrid plan, was presented last Tuesday. The plan may move ahead pending the sign off of the Selectmen and confirmation of funding.
M.A.D. Scramble was good fun
It's over
Over 230 runners participated in the 3rd Annual M.A.D. Scramble, a 5 mile onroad offroad run leaves from the Pierce Middle School, wraps around Turners, winds around and up Canton to Peverly Park, thruogh Pine Tree Brook path and back to Pierce. Whew. It was a hot day but a good day.
Man posing as town worker victimizes Milton homeowner
from The Patriot Ledger
Police are investigating the theft of cash, jewelry and watches from a Westvale Road home by a man posing as a public works employee. (Read the full story here.)
It’s not too late to register for FAVA summer camp
FAVA is continuing to accept applications for their summer camp. There are 4 sessions in July: Film School, Mixed Up Crazy Mixed Media Play Shop, Modern Marvels, and Eco Art.
Sessions run for 1 week, cost $150, are held at Milton High School from 9:00 – 12:00, and open to elementary students. You can learn more about the sessions here and download an application here.
Milton dentist Dan Sweeney reflects on past employee and Bulger companion Catherine Greig
Dr. Dan Sweeney, a dentist with a practice in East Milton, once employed Whitey Bulger’s longtime companion Catherine Greig. She worked as a dental hygienist in his office for about 3 years. Please click “Read more’ for a NECN video interview with Dr. Sweeney.
Milton Legion pounds shorthanded Cohasset
from Wicked Local Milton
The old saying has always taught us that ?defense wins championships?, right?
Cohasset Post 118 appeared to forget that cliché Wednesday night as the undermanned squad (only 11 players in uniform, many of them forced to play out of position) was all but defenseless out on the diamond. (Read the full story here.)
MBTA agrees to parking-fine grace period
from The Patriot Ledger
Outrage on the South Shore over the MBTA’s parking-fine increase reached the halls of the State House.
Two local legislators have successfully urged the MBTA to allow a 72-hour window before levying the fine for failure to pay the parking fee. (Read teh full story here.)
EPA joins cleanup of tainted Milton soil
from Boston.com
Federal cleanup crews in protective gear are scheduled to start digging up contaminated soil from yards in a residential Milton neighborhood this week. (Read the full story here.)
Brook Hill Blue Ribbon celebration continues Central Ave redevelopment
L to R; John Shields, Sen Brian Joyce, Emily Innes, Alex Whiteside, Tom Hurley, Bill Clark, Mike Roberts
Why are these people smiling?
Because they cannot believe the construction at 36 Central Avenue is finally done! Kidding aside, the building, officially known at the Residences at Brook Hill, had a ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday. The building is the most recent addition to what has been a slow but steady redevelopment of the Central Ave commercial district.
Both town and state officials were on hand to celebrate with Mike Roberts and Paul Sullivan who purchased the property years ago. Most of us remember the property as a somewhat unsightly but functional parking lot. However, it was once the home of the police station. Now there is a multi-use building of luxury condominiums and business space.
Stoughton Trustees select Pulte Homes to develop Town Farm
Last night the Board of Selectmen acting as Trustees of the Governor Stoughton Fund voted to accept the proposal from Pulte Homes to develop one of the largest parcels of land in town, the 34 acre property left by Governor Stoughton to benefit the poor. In the end the vote was unanimous; but the session had some bumps along the way.