Milton Phone Directory
The Milton phone directory lists all town office numbers, public safety lines, and department contacts for this Norfolk County town just south of Boston. Milton has about 28,000 residents and runs its government from Town Hall at 525 Canton Avenue. This page covers the main phone numbers you need to reach Milton officials, file records requests, or connect with local services. You can also search for Milton people and property through county and state record systems that link to court filings, deeds, and other public documents.
Milton at a Glance
Milton Town Hall Contacts
Milton Town Hall is at 525 Canton Avenue. The main phone number is (617) 898-4800. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Note the shorter Friday hours. Most town departments work from this building and can be reached through the main number.
Town Clerk Susan M. Galvin serves as the primary Records Access Officer for Milton. Her direct line is (617) 898-4859. The clerk handles vital records, voter registration, and most public records requests. You can reach her by phone, email through the town website, in person, or by mail at 525 Canton Avenue, Milton, MA 02186. The police department and public schools have their own separate Records Access Officers, so requests for those records go through different channels.
| Town Hall | 525 Canton Avenue, Milton, MA 02186 |
|---|---|
| Main Phone | (617) 898-4800 |
| Town Clerk | Susan M. Galvin - (617) 898-4859 |
| Hours | Mon-Thu 8:00-5:00, Fri 8:00-1:30 |
| Website | www.miltonma.gov |
The Treasurer/Collector's office at (617) 898-4853 handles real estate taxes, excise taxes, water and sewer bills, and trash stickers. You can email the treasurer at treasurers@townofmilton.org. Online payments are available through the Milton town website for taxes and bills. If you need to check on a payment or set up a plan, this is the number to call.
Milton Department Phone Numbers
Milton's police and fire departments handle public safety calls for the town. For police non-emergency calls, dial (617) 898-4800, the main town number, and ask for the police records division. Always call 911 for emergencies. The police records division handles its own public records requests separate from the Town Clerk's office.
The Assessor's Office is at Town Hall and has a direct line at (617) 898-4863. The fax number is (617) 696-6972. The Board of Assessors includes William E. Bennett, Chair Brian M. Cronin, and Vice-Chair C. Robert Reetz. For FY2026, Milton's residential tax rate is $11.09 per thousand and the commercial rate is $16.94 per thousand. Property record cards are available online through the assessor's page on the town website. If you need to check a property value or file for an abatement, this office is your contact.
- Town Hall Main: (617) 898-4800
- Town Clerk: (617) 898-4859
- Assessor's Office: (617) 898-4863
- Treasurer/Collector: (617) 898-4853
- Emergency: 911
Milton keeps its public records request guidelines posted on the town website per MGL Chapter 66. You can file requests through the GovTransfer online portal or contact the clerk directly. The town must respond within ten business days. Agendas and minutes from town meetings and board sessions are posted on the website as well, so check there before filing a formal request.
Note: Milton Town Hall closes early on Fridays at 1:30 PM, so plan phone calls to town departments for Monday through Thursday if you need afternoon help.
Search Milton Phone Listings
To find phone numbers for people or businesses in Milton, you can use several search methods. The town website at miltonma.gov lists department contacts and staff. For property owners, the online assessor database shows ownership records for every parcel in Milton. Property record cards often include the owner's name and mailing address.
Milton falls under the Quincy District Court at 1 Dennis Ryan Parkway in Quincy. The court phone is 617-471-1650 and hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The court handles civil and criminal cases for Milton along with Braintree, Cohasset, Holbrook, Quincy, Randolph, and Weymouth. For probate matters, the Norfolk Probate and Family Court at 35 Shawmut Road in Canton handles cases at 781-830-1200. Court records can be searched online at masscourts.org for basic case information.
The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds maintains all Milton land records. The registry is at 649 High Street in Dedham with a phone number of (781) 461-6105. Online searches are available at masslandrecords.com. You can look up deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents by name or property address. This is one of the best ways to find a current property owner's name when you have a Milton address but no other information.
Milton Public Records Access
Milton's public records system splits responsibility across a few offices. The Town Clerk is the main RAO for most records. The police have their own process. The school system at (781) 344-4000 handles its own records requests too. This multi-department setup means you may need to call more than one office depending on what you are looking for.
County-level records that cover Milton are held in Dedham at the Norfolk County offices. The county commissioners maintain a public records request form at norfolkcounty.org. The county RAO is William J. Buckley Jr. at 781-461-6105, working from 614 High Street in Dedham. The Norfolk County District Attorney at nfkda.com handles prosecution for criminal matters in all 28 Norfolk County towns. The county sheriff at norfolksheriff.com manages the county jail and civil process. Peter H. Collins from Milton serves as one of the three Norfolk County Commissioners who oversee all county operations.
Milton borders the Neponset River and is known for tree-lined streets, conservation land, and the Blue Hills Reservation. These natural features make it a popular residential area, and property records requests are common. The assessor's office is the best starting point for property-related questions, while the registry of deeds in Dedham covers ownership transfers and mortgage records.
Norfolk County Phone Directory
Milton is one of 28 towns in Norfolk County. County offices in Dedham and Canton handle courts, deeds, and county law enforcement for Milton residents. For a full list of county phone numbers, court contacts, and registry details that cover Milton, visit the Norfolk County phone directory page.