from Wicked Local
A Republican is looking to knock off a 20-year Norfolk County commissioner in this year’s general election.
Peter Collins, D-Milton, was first elected to the position in 1994. Collins’ father, James, held a commission seat for 28 years. (Read the full story here.)
Today here will be a Master Plan Forum at Fuller Village from noon to 4:00. There is a great opportunity for fun and exercise to support a great kid at the All in for Chris event at 88 Wharf Street, and Rhode Island Chief Justice (retired), Frank J. Williams, will present the lecture, “Lincoln’s Melancholia” at at the Forbes House.
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Congratulations to the girls cross country team for their Third Place finish at MSTCA Twilight Invitational XCountry Meet in Barnstable.
By Mike Maholchic
“It’s political”.
That is why 37% of all arrivals of all arrivals to Logan Airport fly over Milton, according to BOS Fair Skies Coalition member and Milton resident Cindy L. Christiansen, PhD., speaking to members and guests of the Milton Rotary Club to at their regular weekly lunch meeting on October 15th.
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Cahill Report, a weekly update on Milton real estate activity produced in partnership with Laura Cahill.
Following are a list of open houses this week end and recent real estate transactions.
In celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Reverend Hall Kirkham of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church visited the Milton Animal Shelter and blessed many animals in need of families. Learn more about the shelter here or call 617-698-0413. Get information on St. Michael’s Church here, or call 617-699-1813.
photo courtesy of St Michael’s Episcopal Church
by Frank Schroth
The School Committee took up the matter of increasing bus fees for the second time at their session last Wednesday and, after hearing from concerned East Milton parents, for the second time have deferred taking a vote. The matter is complicated by issues of safety regarding East Milton Square and equity of the fee structure for all Milton families.
We’re not sure when this showed up but it is a nice addition to Shields Park.
photo by Frank Schroth
Milton intersection (Chickatawbut and Randolph Ave) identified as the second most dangerous intersection in Massachusetts by CBS I-Team. You can find the story here.
No – we are not talking about the demolition of Hendries. BUT the final “coat” of paving is being put down on Central Ave today! Please abide by MPD Notice “USE CAUTION…Central Avenue between Brook Road and Eliot Street is being paved today.”
by Frank Schroth
Last night the Board of Appeals opened a hearing for a redevelopment of 475 Adams Street. Thomas O’Neill, owner of Success Real Estate, wants to move his office there from its current location on Randolph Avenue. Neighborhood residents argued it would add further traffic congestion and safety concerns to an area “under siege.”