Milton Independent

07/25/2025

Buckle up for a corn dog drizzled in ketchup, a family of traveling acrobats and wild ride on the chaotic carnival ride known as the “Zipper,” to get your fair share of “oohs,” “ahs” and screams — the Champlain Valley Fair is about to be back.

Experience the excitement of the Champlain Valley Fair! Enjoy rides, food, entertainment, and save on tickets with special deals and discounts.

07/25/2025

Here are eight events coming to Milton this week!

Submit your event to this calendar by emailing details to [email protected]

07/24/2025

CCTV Center for Media & Democracy will host a 24-hour telethon this Friday, July 25 to highlight local programming and raise money for the CCTV Archives.

Join CCTV Center for Media & Democracy's 24-hour telethon on July 25-26 to support local programming and raise funds for the CCTV Archives.

07/23/2025

A new chapter in outdoor recreation is about to officially open in Milton.

Experience a new chapter in outdoor recreation in Milton with the grand opening of Bombardier Park mountain bike trails. Enjoy guided rides, food trucks, and live music.

07/23/2025

The 2025 Vermont State 4-H Horse Show delivered all that it promised: serious, but fun, competitions and a chance to connect with fellow 4-H equestrians from throughout Vermont.

ESSEX JUNCTION — The 2025 Vermont State 4-H Horse Show delivered all that it promised: serious, but fun, competitions and a chance to connect with fellow 4-H equestrians from throughout

07/22/2025

“I’m nervous, but excited for this opportunity,” lifelong Milton resident Diane Barrows told the Independent after being sworn in as Milton’s newest Selectboard member. Find out how the vote played out — and what Barrows hopes to bring to the board.

Diane Barrows, a lifelong Milton resident, is appointed to fill the vacant seat on the Milton Selectboard. She will serve until March 2026.

07/22/2025

The Milton police log for July 11-17 is now available to view.

Friday, July 11:

07/22/2025

Congratulations to these student-athletes!

Congratulations to these student-athletes! The following Yellow Jackets were recognized with awards in the following categories:

07/21/2025

The Colchester-Milton Rotary and the American Red Cross are calling on all eligible donors to give blood during an upcoming community blood drive, as hospitals face an emergency need for blood of all types.

07/21/2025

ICYMI: The board is set to conduct interviews and select a new member tonight at it's 6 p.m. meeting in the Milton Municipal Building.

Eight Milton residents have applied for the open Selectboard seat, with interviews and a decision set for July 21.

07/20/2025

Check out this quaint raised ranch on a forested 1.43 acres of land.

Home tour of the week is sponsored by Flex Realty.

07/18/2025

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