The boarded up barn in front of the Blue Hills headquarters is not an eyesore to long-time FBH member, Alex Whiteside. To Alex, the stable on Hillside Street, called the Broderick Stables, has a rich 100-year history and potentially a vibrant future.
Alex is the chair of the Milton Planning Board and is looking to spearhead an effort to work with the Department of Conservation and Recreation to look for opportunities to restore this historic building. From Alex’s point of view, “we can all continue to look at it as an eyesore, or we can join together and try to improve it.”
Alex explains, “the stable was used for state police horses until a few years ago [and] was once an attractive, dark brown, wooden, shingled structure. Since the horses have departed, although a new roof has been added, there has been some obvious and significant structural deterioration in the structure, particularly that part enclosing the courtyard facing Hillside Street.” Alex points out that “in Milton we have lost the Paddocks and Horse Play stables, and there’s a real opportunity to transform the stable from eyesore to a much-enjoyed stable that would add to the experience of the park.
While costs are always an issue, Alex insists that the stable was “once was a very attractive building and can be again if we work together.”
If you’d like to learn more about the barn and efforts to restore it, please contact us at info@FriendsoftheBlueHills.org.
I would like to be considered for the stable renovation committee
Great! We’ll be in touch soon!
Are you looking for volunteer labor or money?
Thanks for your interest in the position. It’s a paid position. We listed the hourly rate at the end of the desription.
Hi, I’m looking for the hourly rate you say is listed at the end of the description but can’t find it. Could you please provide a link that includes that information. This is the same question as that of the person above. Thanks so much.
The hourly rate is listed at the bottom. It’s $20/hour. Hope that helps!
The job description is posted here. You’ll find all the information on the position and how to apply.
We’re interested in forming a volunteer committee that would work with the state agency to identify funding sources for renovating the barn. Thanks for asking!