The Town of Milton has retained a law firm as they respond to state Attorney General’s Andrea Campbell lawsuit. The Select Board released a letter earlier this week announcing that Goodwin Procter LLP has been chosen as special counsel to assist Town Counsel. Campbell filed the lawsuit after a town-wide referendum struck down Town Meeting […]
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Milton Responds To AG’s Lawsuit
March 29th, 2024 | mbtaPlymouth Officials Look At Zoning Requirements For MBTA Communities Act
March 8th, 2024 | mbtaIn Plymouth, the MBTA Communities Act requires the town to zone for additional multi-family units because it is adjacent to a transit center, and that’s the Kingston Commuter Rail Station. However, it does not require the housing to be built. Non-compliance with the legislation has consequences, as has occurred in Milton. But there are other […]
Milton Voters Reject MBTA Zoning Act
February 15th, 2024 | mbtaVoters in Milton struck down the MBTA Communities Act Zoning during a Special Election on Wednesday. The measure was approved at December Special Town Meeting and calls for more residential development in Milton after the town was designated a Rapid Transit community due to the Mattapan-Ashmont Line. However, opponents gathered enough signatures to get it […]
Milton Voters To Weigh In On MBTA Zoning
February 14th, 2024 | mbtaThe Town of Milton is holding a special election in Wednesday regarding approval of the December Special Town Meeting vote in favor of MBTA Communities Act Zoning. Tom Callahan, of Yes For Milton, tells WATD News there are three important reasons why everyone should vote yes. However, John Keohane of No For Milton said […]
Milton Dissolves STM After Voting On 4 Of 8 Articles
December 12th, 2023 | mbtaSecond Night of Milton Special Town Meeting On Monday
December 11th, 2023 | mbtaTown Moderator Robert Hiss gives WATD’s Dan McCready a preview of the second night of Milton Special Town Meeting. Milton Special Town Meeting will reconvene at 7:30 p.m. at Milton High School.
Kearney Discusses Migrant Crisis, MBTA, Audit
September 12th, 2023 | mbtaState Rep. Patrick Kearney speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the migrant crisis, the latest findings in recently released reports on the MBTA, and a proposed ballot question from State Auditor Diana DiZoglio.
MBTA Releases Findings Of Track Safety Reports
September 8th, 2023 | mbtaMBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng addressed the release of two pivotal reports focused on a track maintenance safety evaluation. Eng said one of the tasks they have been working on since his tenure has begun has been to establish standard operating procedures for inspections and documentation practices. Eng says they have […]
MBTA Announces Closures On Section Of Red Line, Mattapan-Ashmont Line
August 25th, 2023 | mbtaThe MBTA announced some upcoming closures for the Ashmont Branch of the Red Line between JFK/UMass and Ashmont Stations and the Mattapan-Ashmont Trolley Line. MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng says the track is some of the oldest in the system and the closure will give them time to replace rail, ties, and ballast […]