During last night’s open hearing on the Hendries property Steven Connelly of Connelly Construction read a sharply worded letter in which he called on Planning Board member Peter Jackson to recuse himself from the special permit process for 131 Eliot Street, stating that Mr. Jackson was “jeopardizing the integrity” of the board and that his conduct was “unbecoming” that of an elected official. Mr. Jackson said the request was “outrageous.”
Duffy withdraws from Selectmen’s race
The race for Board of Selectmen is now down to two.
At the beginning of this evening’s meeting of the Planning Board, Ed Duffy announced that he does not intend to pursue the open seat on the Board of Selectmen.
ARTS in the Schools Month! See and hear some amazing work!
This month the Milton Public Schools will be showcasing visual arts and music. There are numerous opportunities to see and hear wonderful work and you should take advantage of it. Please show your support. Attend a concert, view their art work. You will be surprised and delighted.
More MWRA street work on the way in Milton, Lower Mills
from Wicked Local Milton
Local residents and commuters frustrated by last year’s construction tie-ups along Adams Street will have to brace for another round of road closings. (Read the full story here.)
Related story from The Dorchester Reporter: Concerns flood Lower Mills over MWRA pipeline rehab
Hockey: Cassidy connects as Wellesely boys top Milton
from MetroWest Daily News
Junior Ryan Cassidy scored the game-winning goal nine minutes into the first period as host and fifth-seeded Wellesley tipped 12th-seeded and Bay State Conference foe Milton 1-0 in a Division 1 South boys hockey matchup at Babson College. (Read the full story here.)
Braintree, Milton team up for ‘Lose Training Wheels’ program
from Wicked Local Braintree
The Braintree and Milton recreation departments are combining efforts to host the second annual “Lose the Training Wheels” program during the April school vacation week at the Milton High School field house facility. (Read the full story here.)
Now there are 3: Livingston to run for Board of Selectmen
In a conversation this afternoon Richard Livingston confirmed he is going to be joining Eddie Duffy and Tom Hurley as a candidate for the Board of Selectmen. They will be squaring off for the seat being vacated by Chairman McEttrick. All three have taken out nomination papers which are due at the Clerk’s office by 5:00PM on 3/8th.
Collicott to get new principal
Superintendent Gormley recently announced the appointment of Janet Sheehan as the new principal of the Collicot Elementary School. She will be replacing Gerard Schultz who is retiring.
Tanya Nayak tells Boston Mag “Why I love my town”
In a lead story about Best Places to Live appearing in Boston Magazine, Milton is featured! Tanya Nayak writes why Milton matters to her, “Moving to Milton was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Less than seven miles from the city, it has a view of Boston that makes me smile every time I look out the window. ” You can read her full comments here.
Tisdale follow up: Officials stand by airport security
from The Boston Herald
Logan International Airport officials said a tragic security breach at a North Carolina airport that resulted in a teen’s horrific death can’t easily happen here — even though the runways and terminals are surrounded by water on three sides. (Read the full story here.)
There is a related story also from The Herald: Stowaway death forces beefed up airport security
Decision on Director of new Facilities Dept postponed
The selection committee for the new Director of Facilities met last night and passed a motion to postpone discussion of the three finalists and selection of a director. Superintendent Mary Gormley and Town Administrator Kevin Mearn both asked for more time to consider the choice and the other three members of the committee; Selectman John Shields, School Committee member Denis Keohane,a nd Consolidated Facilities Committee Chair Tony Cichello deferred to their request.