Milton resident Carmin Ortiz was confirmed by the U.S. Senate today as the next U.S. Attorney for the state of Massachusetts. She is expected to be sworn in shortly. Following is local coverage of the development. Ms. Ortiz is both the first woman and first Hispanic to be confirmed as the area’s top prosecutor.

from Wicked Local Milton

Milton woman confirmed as new U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts

Carmen M. Ortiz of Milton is the new U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts.

Ortiz is the first woman and the first Hispanic to be the region’s top prosecutor. She takes over for Michael Sullivan of Abington who held the job for more than seven years. (Read the full story here.)

from The Boston Globe

Carmen Ortiz confirmed as US attorney for Massachusetts

Carmen M. Ortiz, who grew up in a humble background in New York City’s tough Spanish Harlem neighborhood, has been confirmed as the new US attorney for Massachusetts, the first woman and Hispanic to hold the job of the state’s top federal prosecutor. (Read the full story here.)

The Boston Globe interviewed Ms. Ortiz last May when her name was put into nomination by Senators Kennedy and Kerry. You can find it here: Globe interview