Milton Speaks Candidates Night Begins Election Forum Schedule

Candidates for each contested race in the April 30 Milton Town Election appeared at the 17th Annual Milton Speaks Candidates Night at the Milton Access Television studio on Tuesday, March 26.

The televised forum, which was moderated by Bernard Lynch, and ran nearly three hours. All of the candidates for town office were present with the exception of five constable candidates. Incumbent Edward Villard and challenger Robert Mason were the only candidates in attendance.

Representatives from Milton Patch, 02186 My Town Matters and the Milton Times asked questions of the candidates. Each candidate was given a minute to answer each question and three minutes to provide a closing remark.

The candidates night will be televised many times before the election, including at 12 a.m. and 12 p.m. on the four days leading up to April 30.

Milton Access TV is offering a new opportunity for town-wide candidates to film a one-minute promotional piece to be aired the entire month of April. Staff will not help write the promos, but will film them. "Candidates 2013" will air four days a week and then in greater rotation in the last four days of the race.

There are also several contested Town Meeting seats this year. MATV is inviting candidates in Precincts 2, 5, 8, 9 and 10 to film one-minute promotional pieces.

Candidates interested in filming a segment can call 617-698-0814 to set up a time.

The next event for the town-wide elections will be the Milton Matter Candidates Forum, a collaboration between 02186 My Town Matters and the Milton High School Debate Team. The second annual forum will be held at Fuller Village on April 9 at 7 p.m. MATV will tape and broadcast the event.

The Milton Council on Aging will also hold its annual candidates breakfast this year. Candidates will be given a final opportunity to speak at 9:30 a.m. on April 26.

If you're running for office, you can upload your announcement right to Milton Patch. Candidates who have entered any of the town wide races or are seeking election as a Town Meeting member, can upload their announcements here. Announcements with photos of the candidate will be featured on the homepage of Milton Patch.