A “sea of people,” as noted by Chairman Sheridan, showed up during Citizens Speak at last night’s meeting of the school committee to show their support for and express their disappointment in the state of arts education in Milton.
State Senate candidates Joyce & Burr sit down with MyTownMatters
We were unable to sit down all at the same; but we did sit down with the candidates for State Senate for the Norfolk-Briston-Plymouth seat, Democratic incumbent Senator Brian Joyce and Republican challenger Bob Burr.
Cross-country: WHS harriers sweep Milton
from Wicked Local Walpole
Both Walpole High cross-country teams continued their winning ways last week as they swept Milton at Walpole High. (Read the full story here.)
Milton GOP Committee Offers Rides for Absentee Voters
from The Milton Repulican Committee
Members of the Milton Republican Town Committee are making themselves available to drive registered Milton voters, who will be unable to vote at the polls on Election Day (November 2, 2010), to Town Hall before Election Day to complete absentee ballot applications and to vote. Absentee ballot eligibility requirements and instructions can be viewed on the Town of Milton website here.
If you need a ride to Town Hall to vote by absentee ballot prior to Election Day, please call (617) 291-1056 to make arrangements at your convenience.
Burr runs on smaller government, deregulation
from Wicked Local Randolph
When Canton Selectman Bob Burr knocks on doors for his campaign against incumbent Brian Joyce, D-Milton, he said he hears the same concerns over and over. When he first decided to run for state Senate, the Republican thought he’d hear mostly local issues, like concerns over South Coast Rail or Westwood Station, but he said local residents want something simpler from their elected officials. (Read the full story here.)
Public Meeting to discuss Houghton Pond Bathhouse design
from the DCR
The Patrick-Murray Administration announced the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will hold a public meeting on October 27, 2010, to discuss the proposed design for a new bathhouse and walkway at Houghton’s Pond in the Blue Hills Reservation.
End of the boating season at Milton Landing
Wicked Local Milton has a nice portfolio of photos of Milton Landing, home of the Milton Yacht Club. They are closing up shop for the season. You can find the photos here.
The town is on the cusp of a major change
After more than two years of analysis, research and negotiation, the town of Milton is on the cusp of one of the most significant and large-scale changes to town departments to occur in years.
Milton 40, Dedham 6: Jones runs through Marauders
from Wicked Local Dedham
The wind that swept across Flahive Field on Saturday put a chill in the air. The breeze that Milton running back Kemani Jones left in his wake was demoralizing. (Read the full story here.)
Gaza Flotilla Raid to Be Breakfast Topic
“How and Why the Israeli Navy was Set Up by the Mavi Marmara” will be the topic of US Navy Seal Andrew K. Ledford, as the guest speaker at Temple Shalom of Milton’s monthly Breakfast Lecture Series on Sunday, October 24, 2010.
About those people who raise chickens . . .
photo courtesy of Lee Toma
Yesterday had perfect weather for taking advantage of the refreshing Tour de Coops, an informally organized trip around town to see chicken coops. And so we did. Among other things, we learned that the folks who raise chickens are incredibly nice and generous with their time and knowledge.