Town of Milton
525 Canton Ave., Milton, MA 02186
ph: (617) 898-4800
fx: (617) 698-6741
Frequently Asked Questions

On what day do I put my trash out? Where do I get trash stickers?
Contact the DPW/Trash/Recycling at 898-4878. Trash stickers are sold at the Town
libraries & several local stores town-wide.(Check the website.)

Who provides Cable TV service to Milton?
Comcast and RCN are the cable tv service providers.
 Comcast Telephone: 888-633-4266.   RCN Telephone: 800-756-4726    
  Milton Access Television  Tel. 617 - 698 - 0814   Fax 617 - 698 - 6116

Where are the libraries? Do they have a website?
Milton Public Library has a Central Library at 476 Canton Avenue, and an East Milton
Branch at 334 Edge Hill Road. The library is a member of the Old Colony Library
Network. Visit their website at: www.miltonlibrary.org.

What services does the Milton Council on Aging provide?
The Council on Aging, 10 Walnut Street, behind Town Hall, offers Milton’s senior
residents a wide variety of services, including: transportation for doctor visits, a weekly
food shopping van, outreach services, a caregiver support group, book club, exercise
programs and social, educational and entertainment programs

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 6AM on any day.
However, you may apply for an overnight parking permit through the Police Station
($25.00 per year). Also, notify the police if you have overnight guests who must park
on the street.

Who do I call to register my child(ren) for school?
Call the School Superintendent’s Office at 617-696-4808/9.

Do the Milton Public Schools have a website?
Yes! Visit www.miltonps.org to connect with all the public schools & Milton
Community Schools.

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.

What about before & after-school programs? Summer programs?
Contact Milton Community Schools, 617-696-1988. Or visit their site
at www.miltoncommunityschools.org to learn about before & after-school programs & “Camp
Cunningham” summer day camp.

How do I sign up my child/ren for town youth sports?
Contact the Parks & Recreation Department. Hours: M-F, 8:30AM-3:00 PM. Also visit
the town website. Check local newspapers for sign-up times & 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.

I plan to renovate my home, who should I talk to about permits?
Joseph Prondak (Building Commissioner), Cliff Flynn (Wire inspector),
or Mark Kelly (Plumbing/ Gas Inspector) at 617-898-4925.

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 Diane Ferrari, LICSW. Ms. Ferrari can be reached at 617.696.1214 or by email at office@fpmilton.org.