Town Meeting made it through article 18 before calling it a night. the articles discussed all dealt with budget appropriations. These included but were not limited to appropriations for Employee Benefits ($14,556,077), Public Safety ($11,040,641), & Public Works ($15,774,311). All passed, many unanimously, but there were issues discussed and concerns voiced. The Clerk’s salary was one and the assessor’s stipend another. Read more »

Following are some pictures of the second session of Town Meeting.

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The Milton School Committee is soliciting interest in filling its open seat until the spring 2013 Town election.  Any registered voter of the Town of Milton is eligible to serve.  A letter of interest and qualifications should be sent to School Committee Chair Glenn Pavlicek, Read more »

Senator Brian A. Joyce threw out the first pitch at the first game played on the new Houghton’s Pond Ball Fields in Milton, which were restored with $1 million secured by Senator Joyce. The improved facilities will benefit Milton’s many youth sports leagues, including baseball, softball, lacrosse, and soccer programs. An additional $1.8 million secured by Senator Joyce will allow for future improvements, including increased parking and comfort stations.

Kneeling: Jared Carney and Matt Ryan; Standing First Row: Jullian Miller, Garrett Allen, Brendan Cox, Senator Brian A. Joyce, Peter Sakellaris, Chris Martin, Rich Laine, Ben Rounds; Standing Back Row: Coach Brad Hawn, Sam Pasquantonio, Coach Dave Perdios.

Drew Echelson who left as principal of the Tucker Elementary School a couple of years ago to attend Harvard will be returning in the fall to take the reins of Glover Elementary on an interim basis. Superintendent Gormley made the announcement in an email sent to parents, guardians and staff yesterday. Read more »