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Local Government
Milton will host a drop-in open house Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Council on Aging so residents can weigh in on the town's new Traffic Calming Policy and Plan for town-owned streets.

Local Government
Three bidders — an EMS provider, a restaurant developer and a retail developer — have each offered $900,000 to $1.2 million for Milton's former East Milton fire station at 525 Adams St., with the Select Board expected to discuss the proposals in executive session Oct. 13.

Education
Milton Public Schools has launched an online survey asking residents to share what qualities they want in the district's next superintendent, with responses due by 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15.

Public Safety
The Milton Select Board voted Oct. 6 to terminate the town's Flock Safety contract and remove 13 license plate reader cameras, ending a months-long privacy debate that began with a 90-day freeze in September.

Public Safety
Individual questioning of prospective jurors began Thursday at the Moakley Federal Courthouse in the murder trial of former Stoughton police detective Matthew Farwell, accused of strangling Canton resident Sandra Birchmore in 2021. Opening statements could begin as soon as Friday.

Community
Massachusetts Health Connector open enrollment begins Oct. 23 with unsubsidized premiums rising an average 12.4 percent and tens of thousands of lawfully present noncitizens set to lose federal subsidies. Milton and Canton residents can get free help through Manet Community Health Center in Quincy.

Community
The Milton Board of Health is hosting a flu shot clinic on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Council on Aging building at 10 Walnut St.

Business
Tim Fallon has launched TJ Fallon Transport at 95 Eliot St. in Milton, securing nearly $1.9 million in SBA financing to buy seven ambulances and restart a family business legacy that dates to 1923.

Sports
Shannon Lane scored both goals as Canton field hockey came from behind to beat King Philip 2-1 on Monday, Oct. 5, moving the Bulldogs into a first-place tie in the Hockomock Davenport division.

Sports
Canton fell 35-14 at North Attleboro on Friday in the Bulldogs' Hockomock Davenport Division opener, dropping to 1-3 on the season as the Rocketeers' rushing attack rolled up more than 300 yards.

Elections
Early in-person voting for the Nov. 3 state election runs Oct. 17 through Oct. 30 at designated locations in both Milton and Canton, with voter registration closing Oct. 24 and mail ballot requests due by 5 p.m. Oct. 27.

Elections
Former Republican Gov. Charlie Baker and former Democratic Gov. Deval Patrick have jointly endorsed Question 3, which would replace Massachusetts party primaries with a single all-party contest, giving Milton and Canton voters a rare bipartisan signal ahead of the Nov. 3 ballot.

News Producer
Cameron is a Rhode Island native and graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in News Media in 2026. He previously worked as a beat writer for Alabama volleyball and baseball for "The Crimson White" and a pro sports writer for Ball Exclusives.
News Producer
Cameron is a Rhode Island native and graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in News Media in 2026. He previously worked as a beat writer for Alabama volleyball and baseball for "The Crimson White" and a pro sports writer for Ball Exclusives.
News Producer
Cameron is a Rhode Island native and graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in News Media in 2026. He previously worked as a beat writer for Alabama volleyball and baseball for "The Crimson White" and a pro sports writer for Ball Exclusives.
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