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Fight in Milton preceded by road rage and racial slur, police say

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:09:25 GMT

An afternoon road rage incident and a racial slur in Milton escalated into a fight and resulted in two arrests on Monday, June 10, police said.

Milton police log: June 10 to 16

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:58:23 GMT

Milton accidents, arrests, and police reports.

New Milton deputy chief wants more crime prevention for less money

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:55:03 GMT

New Deputy Police Chief John King hopes to work with the police union to offer the same level of policing at a reduced price and to focus efforts on break-ins and drug crimes.

Milton citizens group hopes to alter Logan departure route

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:33:34 GMT

Fed up with flights over Milton, residents are making a plan to convince the Federal Aviation Administration to reverse a decision to establish a departure corridor above the town.

Students from Tanzania visit Milton's Fontbonne Academy

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:49:09 GMT

Fontbonne Academy played host to two students from Tanzania last week.

Milton group sets Thursday meeting to discuss Logan flights

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:06:06 GMT

A community meeting is scheduled to start at 7 pm Thursday at Milton Town Hall to educate the public on the noise and environmental effects of flights from the 33L runway at Logan.

Milton police log: June 3 to 10

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:58:21 GMT

Milton accidents, arrests, and police reports.

Bestselling author, Milton native J. Courtney Sullivan returns to Mass. for readings, signings

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:20:19 GMT

J. Courtney Sullivan, a Milton native New York Times bestselling author, will appear at local bookshops this week and next month to read from and sign copies of her newest book, The Engagements.

Milton police say suspect robbed Citizens Bank on Granite Avenue

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:56:18 GMT

Milton police are looking for a suspect in a bank robbery that took place Monday afternoon.

With no bidders Mattapan Square trail house project behind schedule

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:34:25 GMT

Work on the dilapidated structures adjacent to the Mattapan Square MBTA Station will be delayed.

Snapshot: World of wheels

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:56:21 GMT

Cars per 1,000 residents, 2012 By Matt Carroll, Boston Globe | June 6, 2013 Click here to see a larger, interactive version of this chart. Additional town-by-town snapshots....

Milton police log: May 28 to June 2

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 20:30:41 GMT

Milton accidents, arrests, and police reports.

Milton recognizes teachers of the year

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 23:33:50 GMT

Milton awarded its best teachers at its annual Outstanding Teaching of the Year ceremony held recently at the Milton High School auditorium.

Milton Fontbonne Class of 2013 to give a fountain to their alma mater

Fri, 31 May 2013 20:01:56 GMT

Taking their cue from their school song, the graduating class of 2013 at Fontbonne Academy will provide the class gift of a fountain to the Milton private school.

Ducklings hatched in Milton school courtyard waddle through building to safety

Fri, 31 May 2013 18:59:25 GMT

Miltons Glover Elementary School students got a lesson in respecting the fragility of nature last week.

Lifeguards will be at state-owned pools, beaches for an extra day this weekend due to hot weather

Thu, 30 May 2013 17:31:03 GMT

Lifeguards will be on-hand for an extra day this weekend at state-owned pools and beaches with temperatures expected be hovering near 90 degrees for the next four days through Sunday, officials announced Thursday.

Milton police log: May 20 to 27

Thu, 30 May 2013 15:02:03 GMT

Milton accidents, arrests, and police reports.

Four guns stolen in Milton housebreak

Thu, 30 May 2013 14:52:34 GMT

The thief stole a safe that contained four guns, and pried open a safe that contained three Rolex watches, Milton police said.

Snapshot: Casting their ballots

Thu, 30 May 2013 12:56:21 GMT

Percentage of residents who are voters, as of 2012 By Matt Carroll, Boston Globe | May 30, 2013 Click here to see a larger, interactive version of this chart. Additional town-by-town snapshots....

Milton fireworks and music festival to feature local talent

Wed, 29 May 2013 14:40:49 GMT

Following the success of last years 350th anniversary celebration in Milton, a music and fireworks festival will take place this year.

Milton, Dedham, Canton observe Memorial Day with processions Monday

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:36:24 GMT

Milton, Dedham, and Canton have all scheduled parades and processions in observance of Memorial Day on Monday.

Milton accepting applications for senior tax write-off program

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:49:32 GMT

For the eighth year, Milton is offering a chance for seniors to work for the town in exchange for a tax write-off.

Milton police log: May 13 to 19

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:14:09 GMT

Milton accidents, arrests, and police reports.

Milton's hospital to hold health walk and wellness fair

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:49:40 GMT

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton will hold a health and wellness fair on its campus on Saturday, June 15.

Transcript of remarks of One Fund Boston administrator Kenneth Feinberg at Curry College

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:45:40 GMT

Here is a transcript of the prepared remarks of Kenneth Feinberg.