Chapter 40 B Housing

Does anyone have any thoughts on the proposed 40B development off of Randolph Ave near between Highland and Reed Street? 96 units of rental housing on I believe 7 acres. That is pretty dense. I am not against affordable housing in Milton. I am not sure if the developer has a project eligibility letter from the State. If he does and if the developer applies for a comprehensive permit the ZBA could reject it. The Problem is that the rejection can be appealed to the State. Leaving the ultimate outcome out of  the Town's hands. I would like to find ways for the Town to plan sensible  development of affordable housing so that projects do not get forced on us that are undesirable. It is my understanding that if the Town has an approved affordable housing plan and can demonstrate that it increased affordable housing by 3/4 of 1% during the year that an application for a comprehesive permit would not be appealable to the State. I would support studing the feasability of such a plan.

Tough Day

I am a CPA in the middle of tax season trying to run a practice and run a campaign. Sometimes I wonder if I am out of my mind. But I know in the end it will all be worth. The day started about 6am at the gym. To the office by 7:30. In between tax returns and business clients I have spent a good portion of the day setting up a campaign checking account. Not as easy as you might think. I also spent an hour or two fine tuning my announcement letter to the Milton Times and a mailing that I intend to send to town meeting members. I am also planning a kick off party & fund raising event at the Hoosic Club in Milton (More details to come).

As I deal with the campaign details, tax returns and my audit clients issues keep running through my head. How do I feel about the wind turbine project? How do I feel about the Town Farm? What is my position on commercial growth in the Town? What ideas do I have to improve efficiencies in the operation of Town government? What are my thoughts on Consolidated Facilities? Over the next few weeks I will try to provide some insight into my thoughts and ideas. Right now its Thursday night date night with my wife.
More to come.

I am running for selectman in Milton

I am reaching out to you as Milton residents to ask for you support and help. As you may be aware I am a candidate for the open Selectman's seat in the April 26^th Town election. Who am I?

For those of you who do not know me here is some background information:

·         Lifelong resident of Milton.  Raised in East Milton

·         Attended Milton Public Schools

·         Graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor's degree in accounting.

·         Master's degree in taxation from Bentley College.

·         Reside with my wife of 37 years on Blue Hill Avenue near the Fire Station.

·         Two grown children attended Milton public schools and graduated from Milton High School.  

·         Certified Public Accountant

·         President of the firm Hurley O'Neill & Associates Certified Public Accountants.

·         Town Meeting member

·         Warrant Committee for six years. Chairman for two years.

Why do I want to run?

I have lived in Milton all of my life and I am proud to call it home. I am running becasue I think that I am qualified and I want to contribute to my community.

·         Thorough understanding of Municipal Finance

·         Years of experience auditing state & local government entities

·         Awareness of the various rules & regulation under which governments operate

·         Small business owner and employer of 20 people.

·         Led Warrant Committee served the Town through some of the most difficult financial times in Town history.

·         Problem solver.

·         Ability to unite people to focus on a common cause.

Follow me in this blog as I seek election.