Letters to the editor

Immigrants’ tales

I very a lot loved the letter to the editor by Larry Fraticelli of Leominster.
It’s an inspiring story. Theirs was a typical story for some 300 years. Probably the most highly effective phrase is assimilate.

They had been comfortable to be right here and proud to be Americans. They labored laborious to grow to be part of their new nation. We welcome individuals who grow to be authorized residents. The insanity that the Democrats unleashed on us is unacceptable.

Ralph Holmgren

Sagamore Seashore

Millionaire’s Tax

Ah, the Millionaire’s Tax. I keep in mind within the mid-’50s my dad and mom would purchase an Irish Sweepstakes ticket for $1 within the hopes of successful one million {dollars}. We didn’t have the Lottery in Massachusetts then. 1,000,000 {dollars} in these days is like $10 million at present. Nonetheless, at present, one million {dollars} doesn’t have the identical weight because it did in 1955. With inflation, I guess one million {dollars} 10 years from now won’t be value a lot. Nonetheless, the common American who does make one million {dollars} in 2035 will likely be required to pay a “Millionaire’s Tax.” I believe you recognize the place I’m going right here.

Jack Zaccardi

East Boston

MBTA Communities

A “consultant democracy” could be when representatives hearken to the voices of their constituents, together with when 54% of registered voters voted NO on extreme excessive density zoning “by proper” in our city, below the MBTA Communities Legislation, on Feb 14, 2024.

When City Assembly “representatives” vote towards the need of the individuals, isn’t that an oligarchy? If the governing physique of Milton is run by an oligarchy, everybody ought to perceive that. That is notably true for anybody contemplating shopping for a house in Milton, who ought to know that they are going to be topics of a non-democratic city authorities.

The Massachusetts Government Workplace of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) is answerable for “aiding” communities to find out whether or not they’re in compliance with the MBTA Communities Legislation. All through the Commonwealth the EOHLC has already diminished the ZONED UNIT CAPACITY (ZUC) below the legislation in lots of cities.

Of these municipalities who sought reclassification on a well timed foundation, half of them benefited considerably, with 50% or higher reductions from the unique state mandates, together with Arlington which is the house of Governor Maura Healey, and has many comparable traits to Milton.

Regardless of the June 17 Particular City Assembly vote to approve a 25% zoning plan, the EOHLC has not correctly addressed Milton’s legitimate considerations about capability and classification. Milton’s respectable name for RECLASSIFICATION from a “Speedy Transit” Neighborhood to “adjoining” stays unanswered, and is unfairly punitive to the residents of Milton, contemplating the small, classic Mattapan trolley has restricted passenger capability, and isn’t absolutely ADA compliant. Moreover the trolley doesn’t transport passengers downtown and is operationally inferior to fast transit.

I hope the voters of Milton will keep in mind this and inform their “Consultant” City Assembly Members how they really feel.

Kerry White

Chair, Milton Republican City Committee