Schools · School Committee
Committee backs $300,000 for Tucker playground
The Milton School Committee voted unanimously to back $300,000 in Community Preservation Committee funds for the Tucker Elementary School playground.
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Government · Other Committee
Milton Panel Weighs One Forecast Versus Two
A Milton financial forecasting committee debated whether the town should rely on one consolidated budget forecast or keep allowing separate versions from the town and Warrant Committee.
Government · Other Committee
Zoning board approves two home addition permits
Milton's Board of Appeals approved two special permits allowing homeowners to exceed setback and height limits for second-story additions.
Schools · School Committee
School Committee delays vote on Labore school site
The Milton School Committee debated for nearly 40 minutes whether to keep studying the town's Labore property as a school site, ahead of a $11.75 million purchase article at Fall Town Meeting, but took no vote. Chair Loring said the committee will decide its recommendation October 7.
Government · Council on Aging
Council on Aging Approves By-Laws Amendments
Milton Council on Aging approved by-laws amendments adding a mission statement and office address to the organization's formal bylaws.
Schools · School Committee
Panel approves minutes, defers Lab Array decision
The Milton School Building Committee discussed how the town's newly accepted $11.75 million offer on the Lab Array property could factor into its school-building search, without taking a final vote.
Government · Other Committee
Library trustees pause parking study for Yellow House
Milton Public Library trustees paused a parking study after the library foundation finalized its purchase of 480 Canton Avenue, the "Yellow House." Library Director Will reported circulation up 46 percent over five years and digital spending topping $170,000 annually, while Foundation interim presid
Sports
Milton sports roundup, Sept. 7 to Sept. 13
Milton Youth Hockey has set Sept. 15 as the start of registration for its in-town House League, a follow-up to last week's opening of the club's Co-ed and Girls Travel program registration. The club also posted new Sunday skating and skills sessions for travel players, run by Tim Drisco…
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of September 7 through September 13, 2026
This week's obituary notices column for Milton, Massachusetts lists four residents: Foley, Denise M.; Garrity, Mary P. "Pat"; Madrona, Maria Tereza Dos Santos; and Manning, Donna M. Denise M. Foley, 66, died September 8, 2026, after a battle with cancer, according to her obituary. The o…
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board OKs Tree Removal Before Permit
Milton Planning Board approved letting a Highland Street memory care developer clear trees and demolish buildings before securing a final building permit.