The Board of Selectmen and Brian Linehan, their first selection to be the Milton Fire Chief when Malcolm Larson retires in June, could not come to agreement on financial terms. At last night’s Selectmen’s meeting the unanimously voted John Grant a 22 year veteran of the department to be the next chief.

While they expressed disappointment, the Selectmen feel they have a strong choice in Grant. The three finalists selected by the committee appointed to vet the candidates were all veterans of the department and came highly recommended by the committee.