Is too sad those guys who own the store are really hard worker and they help alot ppls....:(

Good job to all the firefighters – and the support crews. Not an easy night to be out spraying water all over the place. Brrrr. Those neighboring buildings are pretty close. I’m glad nobody was hurt and no other properties were lost. Well done!

Another reason to be proud of Milford!

David....take a look at the business there....a check cashing business! Who owns it?
Why is it there? This is where the illegal aliens go to cash their checks. Then they send the money back home. How is this helping the town?
The more of these businesses in a town the worse the town is for illegality and corruption.
The town that has none of these is a healthy vibrant town.
Framingham has at least a dozen. How many does Milford have.
Also I can't wait to see the insurance claim on this business....
Was this a set fire as someone might need the money to go back home, business must be slow this time of year. Inquiring minds want to know.
Jim@ccfiile.com

To be perfectly clear, I was expressing my PRIDE in the FIREFIGHTERS of MILFORD, and backing up UglyHat's comment. But I'm sure the people of Milford understood that perfectly.

No comment on the check cashing business?
Am I right or wrong on this one.
Jim@ccfiile.com

Thank You MFD!

I deleted that comment because it makes an unsubstantiated claim about illegal activity. People are perfectly capable Jim of moving back and forth to the other news sites. Do not cut and paste their material on to this site.

Picky, picky, picky....
Nice to know what other people are saying don't you think.......Oh, I forgot, you don't want people knowing what's going on in the town.
I would think the comment was made by a Milford person.
I would hope we can still put links up...or are you banning those to?
Jim@ccfiile.com

You must admit it was a good observation.
Jim@ccfiile.com

my heart goes out to the business owners and people who live in this home. and well said to all of you giving kudos to our fire department. Not enough credit is given to these brave men and women.

I lived in Milford all my life, until recently. That place was a hair styling place when I was a little girl in the late 80's early 90's. It went on to clothing place if im not mistaken, and always ran by Brazlians. So to Jim find something else to talk about. Milford has always been multi cultural and I LOVE IT. Better than where I live now.

Jim please for everyone's sake, just stop posting. It is getting really old. I agree that we have an illegal immigrant problem in Milford, as do many readers but you do us all a great disservice by continually posting your rhetoric. We know where you stand. Please spend your energy on fixing Framingham and let us Milfordians deal with the issues in Milford. Mary....he seems to continually harass you (and others who don't agree with him)....can't you block him for that alone?

Just giving my opinion....
You don't have to respond to it.
Jim@ccfiile.com

I'm glad that no one was hurt, and the firefighters were able to knock the fire down. However, I'm with 'mom who cares' - Our town does have it's issues, for someone who doesn't live in Milford Mr. Rizoli seems to have a lot to say about those issues. We Milfordians are well read, and also are well aware about what's going on in our town, even without Mr. Rizoli's help.
I suggest it would be best if Mr. Rizoli concentrated his efforts on Framingham, which seems to have a few problems of its own.

I'm actually concerned in all towns but there is not enough time to read all the news.
and comment. In regards to those not liking my post here......I have an opinion just like all of you. I don't try to stop any of you. Just because I post a lot here makes me the bad guy? You can post until you hearts content here and I won't say I'm tired of you posting. Yet you do it to me.
Again if you don't like my post don't respond. I enjoy reading all the post and commenting when I can. You have the same privilege.
Jim@ccfiilile.com

Just giving my opinion....

Ralph...You're entitled to your opinion. We all have a second town,my second town is Milford considering my life originated from there with my Dad. But I guess that's not good enough for you.
To think that this list is just for Milfordites is ridiculous, as post here end up on Framingham Patch.
Time to welcome "diversity" of towns don't you think?
Jim@ccfiile.com

@Shawn - well said.

I for one am sick of seeing these businesses all over downtown. If someone who was unfamiliar with Milford was driving through Main Street they would probably think it was inhabited by hispanics only. So I am not sorry it caught on fire.

Michelle....You can say that...... but if I said that the post would be deleted....
But your right! Come to Framingham you would think your in South America.
The "diversity" in your town is killing it or burning it down.
Mike, Shawn....You guys have no clue!
Jim@ccfiile.com

Thank you to the Milford fire fighters and to all the other firefighters that assisted. Great job, no one injured, fire contained and no other buildings burned. It was a bitter night to be fighting a fire but you guys go out there, put your life on the line and do what needs to be done.

“Bin Laden????? What does he have to do with anything? He had nothing to to with 911”
“I'm still questioning the moon landing…”
“Possibly Hispanic.....What up with that? Either they are or they aren't.”
“The difference between me and some of you here is I'm not in denial of what is going on and I'm not afraid to step over the PC line.”
“I like to be were the action is, where intelligent thoughts flow.”
“75% of the Nigerians in our country are involved in serious criminal activities.”
“Tell Israel to go to hell.”
“Some people just can't understand what a common courtesy is.”
“I never said anything about Dr. David Duke??? 
But since you mentioned him, he's an honorable man in my book.”
“By the way David Duke hasn't been associated with the KKK for 30 yrs”
“An honest Brzazilian.....who would of thunk.”
“I don't "attack" anyone I just state my opinion.”
“If you need an expert to address a group of interested people who will tell it like it is give me a call.”
“If it does go in I'm sure he can get the Brazilian strippers to work for him”
“I hate to see empty storefronts too....it's too bad its all Brazilian.”
“What would Jesus of done?”
“The problem with the Brazilians and MOST South American Countries is they have a way of life centered around fraud.”
“No sweeping generalities just facts.”

---All recent quotes from J. Rizoli (you choose)

i just want to say that as a milltary veteran who entered service in the town of milford that i feel every one is entitled to free speech in my country including their opinion of any subject. you do not have to like a persons view or agree with them. but dont bash them for giving their view of any matter. this is what america is all about. secondly, im glad that no humans were hurt or injured in this fire and that there was no loss of life. my familys name has been in this town for over 110 years!! i am a 4th generation "immigrant" and i applaude all who come to my beautiful country to seek a better life. yes times are tough but always work hard and never give up! i pray for everyone that we will all learn to get along and live in peace and harmony and stop this constant bashing. god bless america!! god bless my community!!

David....Interesting! Mary deleted my post for quoting someone who posted on the MWDnews site, and yet you quote me (which has nothing to do with the subject here) and it's OK.
Are you two married?
You seem to be a little obsessed with me, what's up with that.
Do I have to be worried?
Mary....Are we dealing with a stalker here?
Hopefully I survive the weekend, if not this might be a good place to come back to.
Jim@ccfiile.com

Don't flatter yourself, Mr. Rizoli. I thought it would be enlightening, given the discussion above, to cast an eye over some Rizoli comments from the past few weeks. If they are deleted, I will struggle to overcome that. They are, after all, your comments.

David, keeps posting my brothers post because sometimes I don't get to see them. Thanks So MUCH. You put them ALL in one spot. Terrific.

Oh one last point for Mary. If I posted the comment ( that you deleted by Jim by "OSMAR" ) my post would be different because when I quote something about the town or events I PUT MY NAME and stand behind what I post. By having people here who post without their real names you don't add credibility to this list. The person "OSMAR" who posted that quote by Jim, even though he doesn't post his comments by his real name, I have NO reason to disagree with his post. I actually felt the fire was done for revenge knowing the type of business that went up in flames and the reputation of some of the people who run these types of businesses and some persons WHO use these businesses.

WOULD you Mary have allowed the posted IF that person HAD put his/her real name? Just curious. I would suggest anyone wanting to see what was posted go the the MWDN site and put in the search "Milford fire" and see OSMAR'S quote.

I thought "OSMAR'S" observation was very interesting and his opinion added a lot to the Milford fire article.

Joe

David......I'm not ashamed of anything I say.
But I'm worried about you and the reason why you're posting my past post????
Do you think I'm worried about what people might think of me.
Good God man...look at my website....LOL
Jim@ccfiile.com

Been there. Done that.

Maybe a nice young American couple will bye this property and open a nice store that caters to everyone in town. Just imagine this property with an American flag and doing business with legal residents who love their country. What a wonderful thought.

Would you frequent such a store in that location? Part of the reason downtown isn’t the way it was 20 years ago is because our habits have changed. It’s difficult to find parking downtown so we go to Target or Kohl’s.

There used to be an Aubuchon Hardware store downtown. Do you think that type of store could make it in that location today? Remember sidewalk sales? I don’t walk downtown (or anywhere) to buy stuff anymore. If I walk, it’s for exercise or because something’s wrong.

The types of stores in any given area are a reflection of all of the people, not just the ones that hang the signs and open the businesses.

A few more American flags would be nice though.

Milford definitely has a nice downtown building speaking wise.
Your problems are the same as Framinhgham with the illegal businesses or I should say those who operate them who shouldn't even be working in the U.S.
What is the answer? Good question. I wish the Selectmen were more curious who are the people working in these stores, and you would think they would want to make sure everything is on the up and up.
In Framingham if you can walk and breathe you can open a store up. Their background not too important.
There should be more regulation on who does what.
When establishments are run by people of questionable status, it just encourages more of that type of lifestyle to get involved in more illegal activities.
The town will eventually suffer for it, and it will cost the taxpayers more for it down the road.
Jim@ccfiile.com

ALL towns should have a public record on what businesses are in their downtown's and WHO owns the business. The towns should be concerned with new businesses that open up in their downtown's and the Selectmen and appropriate boards should ask questions about WHO runs the business, are the businesses in compliance with the laws as to hiring Illegals. These are simple questions that my town doesn't even ask, and you wonder why it looks the way it does. The Cafe Belo was a perfect example of inept transparency.

Joe