Tag Archive for Town Election 2013

Mike Zullas for School Committee Sees Large Turnout

Submitted by the candidate

On Tuesday night at Abby Park a large group of supporters came out to support Mike Zullas in his bid for one of the two seats up for election to the Milton School Committee. The crowd represented every precinct in town and included elected officials and 10 current or past Warrant Committee members.

Todd Hamilton Announces Run for Planning Board

The following was submitted by the candidate

My name is Todd Hamilton, and I am asking for your support in the upcoming Planning Board election.

As a developer I have carried out development all over the state, taking projects from start to finish. I believe my more than 25 years of business experience as an entrepreneur/building developer has prepared me for the opportunity to serve the taxpayers in the Town of Milton on your Planning Board.

Letter: Conlon follow up on MWRA debate comment

To the Editor:

My comment at the March 26 candidates’ debate about Mr. Sweeney’s “no” vote on water and sewer rates was directed at the fact that the Board of Selectmen has no control over MWRA assessments, which make up about 50% of Milton residents’ water bills and a much greater percentage of our sewer bills.

Supporters Turn Out for Bob Hiss for School Committee

Submitted by the candidate

Last night, volunteers and donors turned out in force to support Bob Hiss for School Committee. Hosted at Steel and Rye’s sleek new event room, guests representing a wide swath of Milton including elected officials, Town Meeting members, campaign volunteers, long time friends, members of St. Michael’s church and fellow Cub Scout leaders met with each other and Bob to discuss the issues facing Milton’s Public Schools and the contribution that Bob plans to make.

Freeman announces candidacy for Constable

The following was submitted by the candidate

I am announcing my candidacy for re election as Constable.  Please vote for me on April 30 so that I can continue to serve the citizens of the Town of Milton.
Thank you.
Constable Stephen Freeman

Milton school board candidates against arming teachers

from The PatriotLedger.com

With the Newtown, Conn., school shootings in mind, school committee candidates at the annual Milton Speaks candidates forum Tuesday night tackled the question of whether teachers should be armed. (Read the full story here.)

Milton selectmen candidates split over details of former Town Administrator termination in debate

from Boston.com – Your Town Milton

Milton candidates for selectman sparred over water fees, making more meetings open rather than closed sessions, and litigation expenses at a candidate’s night at the Milton Public Access TV Station on Tuesday.

One-term incumbent Robert C. Sweeney faced off against challenger and former Warrant Committee chairwoman Kathleen M. Conlon, fielding questions posed by local journalists. (Read the full story here.)

Milton Planning Board candidates emphasize professional experience

from Boston.com – Your Town Milton

The importance of having an attorney on the Planning Board was central in the candidates’ debate for incumbent Alexander Whiteside’s seat.

Whiteside faced challenger Todd John Hamilton for the Planning Board seat at a candidates’ night at Milton Public Access TV’s studios on Tuesday. (Read the full story here.)

Hiss, Padera, Zullas vie for two open seats on the Milton School Committee

from Boston.com – Your Town Milton

Three candidates seeking two open seats on the School Committee discussed their qualifications for the job at a Tuesday debate.

Robert G. Hiss, Rebecca M. Padera, and Michael F. Zullas sat before the cameras Tuesday. While officially not an incumbent, Padera has been serving on the School Committee for the past year, appointed to replace Denis Keohane after he was elected as a selectman. (Read the full story here.)