The most-read stories on Milton Patch for the past week, with links to the articles in case you missed any of them.
Most-read on Milton Patch this past week: 1. New Lifetime movie based on Milton Academy Scandal. 2. Milton named as one of the Best Places to Live 2013 by Boston Magazine. 3. Residents start online petition to stop new flight path over Milton. 4. Identity thefts, suspicious parties in cars. 5. When do we change the clocks for Daylight Saving Time?
A banner congratulating Milton for being named the No. 2 Best Place to Live by Money Magazine is now on the town green.
Since word spread of Milton being named the No. 2 Best Place to Live by CNN/Money Magazine, the town has happily accepted the recognition and questioned why Milton wasn't given the top spot. Now a new banner on the green at Town Hall announces the honor to all who drive down Canton Avenue.
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The Town of Milton was named number two on the CNN/Money Magazine 100 Best Places to Live.
While residents have known for generations, Milton is once again getting national recognition as a great place to live. Milton was named number two on the CNN/Money Magazine 2011 Best Places to Live in America. “I think it’s fantastic news for the town,” said Board of Selectmen Chair Robert Sweeney of Milton’s third, and highest, appearance on the list of 100 small American towns. The annual list recognizes towns below 50,000 people with a combination of fiscal strength, job opportunities and strong schools among other factors. Louisville, CO headlines the list followed by Milton and Solon, OH. Sweeney pointed to Milton’s location and semi-rural atmosphere as key factors to the town’s popularity. “We’ve maintained our single family homes…
