Milton Democrats are breathing a sigh of relief this morning. Local incumbents Duval Patrick and State Senator Brian Joyce both retained their offices.

Of the ballot questions, only Question 1 passed. Questions 2 and 3 which would have repealed the 40B affordable housing law and rolled back state taxes to 3% were beaten back by substantial margins repeal the alcohol tax is passing where Q2 & 3 appear to be going down in defeat by substantial margins.You can find complete election results on ballot questions here.

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from The Patriot Ledger

Democrat Brian A Joyce of Milton retained his State Senate seat on Tuesday by beating Republican Robert Burr of Canton in a landslide.

Joyce celebrated his victory at the Suffolk Grill in Canton saying “I am overjoyed to have won in what was the most challenging year for incumbents in decades.” (Read the full story here.)

from Wicked Local Dedham

Scoring has been the bane of the Dedham High boys soccer team all season long. Despite netting just eight goals through the first 16 games, the Marauders still entertained hopes of being able to qualify for the MIAA Division 2 South tournament via the Sullivan Rule. (Read the full story here.)

This evening an enthusiastic throng of Milton residents gathered on election eve at the Hoosic Club to rally for a local resident who lives just up the street, Governor Duval Patrick.

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Tomorrow is a big day for local politicians and the Commonwealth. Two races of keen interest to Milton are that for Governor and State Senate for Norfolk, Bristol, and Plymouth counties. Incumbent Governor Deval Patrick is being challenged by Republican Charlie Baker, Green Party candidate Jill Stein, and independent Tim Cahill. State Senator Joyce is being challenged by Canton Selectman Bob Burr.

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Yesterday was a great day for a fun run – and fun it was. The 12th annual Monster Dash, sponsored by The Milton Foundation for Education and run in the memory of Sam Cichello, could not have asked for better conditions. Close to three hundred runners, many in costume,  participated in the 5K race which left from Cunningham Park.

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from Milton Hospital

Milton Hospital, a clinical affiliated of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ashley B. Yeats, MD, to the position of Associate Director for the Department of Emergency Medicine, and Joseph P. DeAngelis, MD, a Beth Israel Deaconess orthopedic surgeon.

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from The Milton View

On Tuesday we’ll be voting on a Governor’s race and ballot questions. Each of these votes has implications for Milton. (You can read the full article here.)

from Wicked Local Milton

Milton HS recognized their senior football players, band members and cheerleaders at Friday night’s home game against Wellesley. (Read the full story and view a nice photo portfolio here.)