Tagged: Milton

Pressley Announces Funding For Projects In Milton And Randolph

March 18th, 2022 | Milton

Two South Shore communities will be receiving funds as part of the recently signed government funding package. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley says there will be over $8 million in Community Project Funding for 10 projects in the 7th Congressional District including $1,000,000 for a School Based Community Health Center at Randolph High School and $275,000 for Culturally […]

Milton Crash Under Investigation

March 9th, 2022 | Milton

Crews were called to the scene of a crash in Milton Tuesday night. The Norfolk District Attorney’s Office says that at shortly after 6 p.m. Milton Police responded to a two car vehicle crash at 562 Blue Hill Ave. The Massachusetts State Police CARS unit is assisting Milton Police with the accident reconstruction and the […]

Senator Timilty Files Russia Divestment Bill

March 4th, 2022 | Milton

State Senator Walter Timilty speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about legislation he recently filed, “An Act Relative To Pension Divestment From Russia.” The legislation calls upon Pension Reserves Investment Management to divest funds from companies that do business in Russia.     Photo Credit: Walter Timilty Facebook Page

Fagan Named As Interim Town Administrator In Milton

February 19th, 2022 | Milton

The Milton Select Board has named Annmarie Fagan as the interim Town Administrator.  The board’s chair, Kathleen Conlon, says that Fagan, who has previously served in the role, has already taken steps to be prepared once her tenure begins.   She will replace outgoing Town Administrator Michael Dennehy, who told the board he will work […]

Chanukah Begins Sunday Night As COVID Restrictions Lift

November 28th, 2021 | Milton

Chanukah begins Sunday night, and this year it followed another major holiday.   Rabbi Alfred Benjamin, of Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills in Milton, tells WATD News that while it may seem Chanukah is early this year, that’s not exactly true.   Many observed the holiday over social media last, but this year […]

Milton Academy Residence Damaged In Fire

October 7th, 2021 | Milton

Crews were called to the scene of a fire at a Milton Academy residence. Milton Fire officials tell WATD News the fire was reported around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at 501 Randolph Ave. The fire apparently started in the basement and reached two alarms with mutual aid being provided by Canton and Randolph. Officials say it […]

Alarm Testing Being Conducted At Milton Academy

September 29th, 2021 | Milton

Milton Academy will be testing their emergency notification system on Wednesday. The school’s Campus Safety Department says the test will be taking place from 10 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. and the test will include using the external speaker on top of Ware Hall located at the corner of Centre St. and Randolph Ave. The test […]

Man Arrested In Connection With Milton Shooting

July 12th, 2021 | Milton

An arrest has been made in connection with a Saturday night shooting in Milton that left a 25-year-old man dead. Norfolk District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey and Milton Police Chief John King announced that 21-year-old Myles King of Milton was arrested for the murder of Marquis Simmons. Authorities say Simmons was shot at about 6 […]

Missing Teen Girl Being Sought By Rockland Police

June 16th, 2021 | Milton

Rockland Police are looking for a missing 14-year-old girl. Teyanna Cuocolo was last seen on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at the Rogers Middle School in Rockland wearing black bike shorts and a blue crop top hooded sweatshirt. Police say she is known to frequent the Brockton and Milton areas. If you have any information about […]

Fatal Crash Causes Road Closure in Milton

April 8th, 2021 | Milton

One man has died following an early morning crash in Milton. Police tell WATD News the single vehicle crash took place shortly before 3:30 a.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Blue Hill Ave. and Canton Ave. when the car went off the road and struck two utility poles snapping them in half. The driver, identified […]