Mac D’Alessandro conceded to Congressman Lynch; but the Milton resident and candidate for Congress, Mac D’Alessandro, did not go quietly into that good night. Speaking to a gathering of supporters at Abby Park restaurant in East Milton D’Alessandro said,”We sent a message tonight . . . and he (Lynch) heard the message.”
Milton Votes – Primary Election results for the town
NOTE — THESE ARE RESULTS FOR MILTON ONLY! And only for contested races. See link below for complete results by precinct.
. .. and meawhile there’s the Governor’s race
There were no party contests for governor in yesterday’s primaries. But the three chosen ones; incumbent Duval Patrick, Republican Charlie Baker, and Independent Timothy Cahill mixed it up in a debate in Braintree hosted WBZ’s Dan Rea.
Ulin Rink is a done deal – opens 9/15
The Board of Selectmen have signed a contract with Curry College to operate the Ulin Rink for the next three-year. The rink is scheduled to open tomorrow (9/15).
Lecture: The Man Who Sold America
Local author Jeff Cruikshank will discuss his new book (coauthored with Arthur W. Schultz) at Fuller Village on Wednesday, September 22nd at 7:00pm in the Function Room at Brush Hill. The public is invited to attend.
Needham 35, Milton 20: Rocket football surges to season-opening win
from Wicked Local Needham
After graduating 25 seniors and 19 starters from last year’s playoff team, inexperience was a concern for the Needham football team. (Read the full story here.)
Milton native LHP Hill next to join Red Sox
from Boston.com
The Red Sox have purchased the contract of Rich Hill and he will join the team in Seattle according to a team source. (Read the full story here.)
MHS Marching Band takes the field!
Last Saturday the MHS Marching Band made its debut at the opening home game between the Wildcats and the Needham Rockets.
The outcome of the game was not a pleasant one for Milton. They were defeated 35-20; but the band provided color, spirit, and fun! Their next game is at home against Norwood on 9/16.
Click “Read more” to view photos of the band and team taking the field.
Primary election today – time to vote
Expert says Lynch’s health-care vote fueling much of support for D’Alessandro
from Wicked Local Milton
U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch and Democratic challenger Mac D’Alessandro head into Tuesday’s primary in an increasingly contentious battle for their party’s nomination to 9th Congressional district. (Read the full story here.)
You can also find the “Greater Boston” debate between Congressman Lynch and Mr. D’Alessandro here.
Booming deer population in the Blue Hills Reservation targeted
from Wicked Local Milton
The deer population in places like the Blue Hills Reservation has exploded in recent years, and the hazards – traffic risks, threats to local biodiversity and human health – require immediate action from local communities, U.S. Forest Service botanist Tom Rawinski writes in “Deer and Forests, and the People Who Love Them.” (Read teh full story here.)