Milton Times

05/01/2026

Error/Correction: in the 4/30 print issue there is a chart of the town-wide election results - the upper portion of the chart is contested races, labeled as "uncontested", we apologize for the error and any confusion it may cause.

04/30/2026

Just released event information that didn't make it into today's issue:
Milton Garden Club Invites the Public to a Free Lecture at
Milton Public Library on May 6: Emily Dutra on Gardening with Native Plants
The Milton Garden Club is honored to welcome Emily Dutra, founder of Butterfly Effect Farm, for a special lecture at the Milton Public Library’s Keys Room, on Wednesday May 6th. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the program will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. This free event is being sponsored by the Milton Garden Club.
Emily Dutra is the founder of Butterfly Effect Farm, she also owned and operated Dutra Designs, a successful organic native and pollinator design, installation, and maintenance company on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts. She will share her insights into how to best integrate native plants into our gardens and yards from both a horticultural and design perspective.

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04/17/2026

Just in:

Lower Neponset River Superfund Site Public Meeting
Scheduled for April 21, 2026

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a public meeting for the Lower Neponset River Superfund Site to update communities about progress and work planed at the site and answer questions.

Attend in person:
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Pryde Community Center
59 Harvard Ave, Hyde Park, MA 02136
Public parking is available across the street from the Hyde Park Branch of the Boston Public Library or on the street around the Pryde Community Center.
Those unable to attend in person can join via Zoom:
https://usepa.zoomgov.com/j/1609617554?pwd=4nzJq4wqHvYVKtEgYa3Nn8MTguL555.1

04/16/2026

For immediate release from the Town of Milton.

Town of Milton ballot printing error

Editor’s note: Town Clerk, Susan M. Galvin, has issued the following press release.

Town Clerk, Susan M. Galvin is notifying voters of a printing issue outside of the Town's control concerning certain ballots for the upcoming April 28, 2026 Annual Town Election. Specifically, the Town Clerk was notified that the error will make it likely that the vote tabulators will be unable to process vote-by-mail and absentee ballots mailed between April 9, 2026, and April 14, 2026. The vendor has already corrected the error, is reprinting ballots, and will expedite their delivery to the Town.

We want to be clear: all votes will be counted. Voters who have received ballots during this time are not required to take any further action. Voters who receive ballots on or after April 20, 2026 will not be impacted, and this issue will not affect in-person absentee voting or Election Day voting.

Ballots issued between April 9, 2026 and April 14, 2026 and returned to the Office of the Town Clerk will be securely transported to their designated polling locations on Election Day. The impacted ballots will be hand-counted at the close of polls in the same manner as any other hand-count and write-in ballots. The counting process is conducted at the polls in view of the public in strict accordance with safeguards established by the Massachusetts General Laws and the Secretary of the Commonwealth's regulations to ensure accuracy, transparency, and integrity.

This is to confirm that the Town Clerk and her team, after receiving notice from the print vendor, immediately implemented procedures to ensure that every ballot properly cast will be counted.

Any voter who has already returned their ballot or receives a ballot over the next few days is urged to contact the Office of the Town Clerk with any questions.

We understand the importance of public confidence in our elections and are committed to maintaining a secure, fair, and accurate voting process.

For questions or additional information, please contact Town Clerk, Susan M. Galvin.

04/16/2026

Need to dispose of your electronics and small appliances?
TUES., April 21
Electronics and appliances recycling event

Milton Academy invites Town of Milton residents to participate in its commitment to environmental sustainability. In celebration of Earth Day, the school will host an electronics and appliances collection event on Tuesday, April 21, from 2 to 3 p.m., and then 4 to 5 p.m. The school’s community is pleased to open the opportunity to Town of Milton residents. Last year, residents helped the school nearly fill two 30-foot trucks with e-waste.

“Milton Academy maintains a strong institutional commitment to environmental sustainability,” said Heidi Vanderbilt-Brown, Milton’s Chief Financial and Operating Officer. “Appropriate collection and recycling of electronics and appliances helps protect our environment by limiting the release of harmful toxins into the soil, reducing climate emissions, and preserving natural resources. Inviting our Town of Milton neighbors to participate in our e-waste recycling event will make this important effort have an even bigger impact.”

Participants can drop off and recycle unwanted electronics and appliances, including computers and computer parts, flat screen televisions, cell phones, camera/video and audio equipment, microwaves, toasters, and more. A full list of items eligible for drop-off — free of charge — is available on the school’s website at www.milton.edu/recycle. The school asks that Town residents use the noted time windows to avoid congestion with dismissal traffic.

Eco-friendly junk removal companies estimate that e-waste recycling events of a similar nature can divert between one and two tons of e-waste material from landfills.

Town of Milton resident vehicles should enter via the campus’ Chapel Road entrance off of Centre Street and follow signage to the school’s Wolcott House parking spaces near the Robert Saltonstall Gym. Drop-off will be permitted through 5 p.m. (excluding 3 to 4 p.m.) or until the recycling truck is full. Vehicles may exit campus via Academy Road.

Milton Academy Electronics & Appliances Collections Event Tuesday, April 21, 2026 2 – 3 p.m. and 4 – 5 p.m. Milton Academy • Wolcott House parking spaces near Robert Saltonstall Gym Town of Milton Residents Invited to Participate! Milton Academy’s Sustainability Committee has organized a tru...

04/09/2026

Last call for nominations:

03/26/2026

Happening next week:
Peter Cahill, North Quincy High Alumnus, Class of 1972 and author of Silent Determination: One Woman’s Battle to Survive and Thrive with a Rare Brain Disease— in conversation with Tim Cahill
Monday, March 30 at 6:30 to 8 p.m.
The event is free with no registration required.
Join us as we welcome Peter Cahill, author of Silent Determination. This book is a deeply moving and inspiring account of love, perseverance, and faith. Peter will discuss the book with his cousin Tim Cahill. Peter is a graduate of North Quincy High School class of 1972 and has deep roots in the Quincy community. For more information about upcoming programs and registration, visit
thenextchapter-booksandmore.com or follow The Next Chapter Books and More on social media.
Free parking is available in the lot off Dimmock Street.

03/25/2026

Travel advisory MassDOT - 3/26/26

"Road to 26 Brazil vs. France Friendly Match on March 26

Contraflow lane will be deployed on Route 1; drivers are encouraged to expect delays and avoid travel in the area if possible

FOXBOROUGH — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is advising members of the public to plan ahead and expect potential delays in the vicinity of Foxborough and Gilette Stadium ahead of the Road to 26 Brazil vs. France Friendly Match on Thursday, March 26. Motorists and public transportation customers should utilize mass511.com and mbta.com/Gillette for real-time travel information on major statewide roads and MBTA schedule information before leaving for their destinations.

“Ahead of the Brazil versus France friendly match on March 26, we’re expecting increased traffic volumes on roadways approaching Foxborough, including Route 1, I-95, and I-495.” said Undersecretary and State Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver. “For fans, visitors, commuters, and anyone else expecting to travel through the area on matchday, we encourage everyone to drive safely and without distractions, plan ahead, and allow for extra time.”

MassDOT is taking steps to ensure safe and efficient travel on state-owned roadways before and after the match. The contraflow lane will be deployed on Route 1 to reduce congestion between the interchange of Route1 and I-95 and I-495. In addition, non-emergency maintenance work will not take place in the vicinity of Foxborough on Thursday night, March 26.

Travelers planning to utilize public transportation to attend the match are advised to visit mbta.com/Gillette for ticketing and schedule information. The MBTA is operating four event trains between South Station in Boston and Gillette/Foxboro Stadium. More information on MBTA trains is available here.

03/04/2026

Coming up next week...
This was a late submission that did not make it into the 3/5/26 issue tomorrow.

Irish-born author Maria Tureaud at The Next Chapter for a Discussion, Book Signing & Irish Folklore Trivia

Gather with us for a night of literary suspense, ancestral memory, and the haunting beauty of Irish storytelling at The Next Chapter Books and More. This will be an unforgettable evening of conversation, storytelling, and celebration with Irish-born debut author Maria Tureaud as we mark the release of her haunting new novel, This House Will Feed.
An acclaimed work of Gothic suspense, This House Will Feed confronts the generational wounds of the Great Hunger through a one-of-a-kind ghost story threaded with Irish folklore. Lyrical, unsettling, and deeply moving, Tureaud’s debut explores how history lingers — in houses, in families, and in the land itself.
The evening will feature a discussion with the author about the inspiration behind the novel, the role of folklore in shaping Irish identity, and the enduring cultural memory of the Great Hunger. Guests will also be treated to a special Irish folklore trivia experience — an immersive and engaging celebration of traditional tales and spectral lore that echo the novel’s themes.
A book signing will follow the conversation, offering attendees the opportunity to meet Maria Tureaud and purchase a personalized copy of This House Will Feed.
No registration required.
Event Details
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
The Next Chapter Books and More
1147 Hancock Street
Quincy, MA 02169
Free parking is available in the lot off Dimmock Street.
For more information about this event and upcoming programs, visit
thenextchapter-booksandmore.com or follow The Next Chapter Books and More on social media.

02/27/2026

Purim Carnival to be held in Milton

Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills will celebrate the joyful holiday of Purim with a festive Purim Carnival on Sun., March 1, from 10:15 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the synagogue, located at 18 Shoolman Way in Milton. The event is open to the community and promises a morning of fun for families with young children.
Children are encouraged to come in costume and enjoy a wide range of activities, including games, crafts, snacks, raffles, and prizes. Admission and raffle tickets can be pre‑ordered online. The cost is $10 per child, with a $20 maximum per family, and the event is free for SCAP and Pre‑K‑and‑younger families with an RSVP.
The carnival is part of Beth Shalom’s ongoing commitment to creating welcoming, engaging Jewish experiences for families in the area. Proceeds help support programming for families with young children.
More information about both events, including online ticketing, can be found at BethShalomBlueHills.org/Purim.
Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills invites families and community members throughout Milton and the surrounding area to join in celebrating Purim with joy, generosity, and fun.

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