Update from the Milton Police Dept.

Good evening.
Snow and extreme cold continue to impact our community. While significant snow cover still affects walking and driving, efforts continue to monitor and ensure safety.

Police-officers have been assigned to many schools to assist crossing guards with school starts/dismissals.
Calls for service can effect this, as 911 calls are heavy this month. Some schools are doing very well and others such as Glover require (3) patrol cars to facilitate school operation. Car pooling can help.
Do not think we are not paying attention to this situation. One only has to listen to our police radio frequency for a short period to see how much effort takes place each day. This remains a priority.
Snow removal operations.

All mutual aid and NG units are being relieved from MA, placing greater emphasis on local assets. Today, the Town Administrator held a comprehensive strategy meeting with every department that can assist the DPW in removing snow from our streets. One major hurdle in Milton is where to dump snow. We do not have a harbor and minimal large open areas to dump snow. Environmental restrictions are tough and Kelly Field lot is almost full. Tomorrow, commencing at 0700 hrs a major 24/7 local snow removal operation will begin. This will involve crews working 12hr shifts. We understand this is frustrating and taking a long time but hope this major push with a Planning Section identifying daily goals and objectives will help accomplish this mission. Thank you for your patience. Continue to watch out for each other’s welfare and thank you for your emails and calls.