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Milton keeps AAA bond rating 13th year

September 19, 2026

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Milton retains AAA bond rating for 13th straight year

S&P Global Ratings has reaffirmed Milton's AAA bond rating and SP-1+ short-term rating, the highest grades a municipality can receive. The agency cited continued growth in the town's tax base, positive budget results, and strong financial management. The rating means Milton will continue to borrow at the most favorable rates, benefiting any future borrowing for infrastructure or school projects.

Milton-Canton Ledger

Milton boys soccer earns first win with 1-0 shutout

Milton High's boys soccer team defeated Newton North 1-0 in Bay State Conference play on Thursday, September 17, improving to 1-1.

Milton-Canton Ledger

Eustis Estate offers tours and self-guided visits today

Historic New England's Eustis Estate offers self-guided visits from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and an 11 a.m. design tour today in Milton.

Historic New England

Milton football beats Natick 35-22 for first win

Milton High's football team defeated Natick 35-22 on Friday, September 18, earning its first win. Quarterback Sean Lane ran for two touchdowns and threw for another.

The Boston Globe

Reading Dogs at Milton Public Library today

Milton Public Library hosts Reading Dogs for children in grades 1-5 today at 2:30 p.m., with private 10-minute reading practice sessions. Registration is required.

Milton Public Library

Mountain-bike skills clinic at Houghton's Pond today

Southeast MA NEMBA holds a mountain-bike skills clinic today from 9 a.m. to noon at Houghton's Pond, covering balance, braking, cornering, climbing, descending and trail awareness.

Southeast MA NEMBA

Milton Academy football visits Worcester Academy today

Milton Academy's first-team boys football squad plays at Worcester Academy today at 3:00 p.m.

MaxPreps

Night Owls storytime returns online today

The library's online Night Owls Storytime is today at 6:30 p.m. for children ages 3 to 8. Registration is required.

Milton Public Library

SPUB Club online read-aloud for grades 2-6 today

Milton Public Library's online SPUB Club read-aloud is today at 7:15 p.m. for children in grades 2 through 6.

Milton Public Library

Confession at Visitation parish today

Our Lady of the Visitation offers confession today from 3:00 to 3:45 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Church in Milton.

Our Lady of the Visitation

Local Historic District Study Committee meets Monday

The Local Historic District Study Committee meets Monday, September 21, at 7:00 PM in the Baker Conference Room at Town Hall.

Town of Milton

Community Housing Forum set for September 23

The Housing Production Plan Advisory Committee hosts a Community Housing Forum on Wednesday, September 23, about the town's Housing Production Plan.

Town of Milton

Friends Book Shop open today

The Friends Book Shop is open today from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Milton Public Library. Purchases support library programming.

Milton Public Library

Yarn sale preparation at library today

Milton Public Library has yarn sale preparation today from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the Conference Room.

Milton Public Library

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