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1. Where are the libraries? Do they have a website?

Milton Public Library has a Central Library at 476 Canton Avenue. The library is a member of the Old Colony Library Network. Visit their website.

2. What is the Governor Stoughton Trust Fund and how is it utilized?

Upon his death in 1701, William Stoughton, who had served the Massachusetts Bay Colony as Lieutenant Governor and Governor, willed to the Town of Milton forty acres of his property in Milton for the benefit of the poor. The charitable works of the Governor Stoughton Fund are coordinated by the Milton Board of Selectmen who serve as its Trustees. The Trustees receive referrals for assistance to needy Milton residents from the Milton Residents Fund through its coordinator Noreen Dolan, LCSW. Ms. Dolan can be reached at 617-696-1214 or by email.

3. Do the Milton Public Schools have a website?

Yes! View the Milton Public School website to connect with all the public schools & Milton Community Schools.

4. On what day do I put my trash out? Where do I get trash stickers?

Contact the DPW/Trash/Recycling at 617-898-4900. Trash stickers are sold at the Town libraries & several local stores town-wide.

5. Who provides Cable TV service to Milton?

Comcast and RCN are the cable tv service providers:

• Comcast Telephone: 800-266-2278.
• RCN Telephone: 800-746-4726
• Milton Access Television: 617-698-0814 (Fax 617-698-6116

6. Why can’t I park my car on the street overnight, if it’s in front of my house?

There is no overnight parking in Milton from 1 am to 5 am on any day. However, you may apply for an overnight parking permit through the Police Station ($25 per year). Also, notify the police if you have overnight guests who must park on the street.

7. Who do I call to register my child(ren) for school?

Call the School Superintendent's Office at 617-696-4808/9.

8. Where can I get a list of daycare providers/nursery schools?

The Milton Early Childhood Alliance, 495 Canton Avenue, offers an excellent resource, the "Milton Parents' Resource Manual". Telephone: 617-696-2262. Fax: 617-696-2263.

9. What about before & after-school programs? Summer programs?

Contact Milton Community Schools, 617-696-1988, or learn about before and after-school programs & “Camp Cunningham” summer day camp.

10. How do I sign up my children for town youth sports?

Contact the Parks and Recreation Department. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 3 pm. Also visit the town website. Check local newspapers for sign-up times and locations.

Note: Cunningham Park, Edge Hill Road, is a private institution open to all Milton residents. Pool tags go on sale every June for residents only.

11. I plan to renovate my home, who should I talk to about permits?

Contact Joseph Prondak (Building Commissioner), Cliff Flynn (Wire inspector), or Mark Kelly (Plumbing/ Gas Inspector) at 617-898-4925.