Partnership for a Healthy Milton

The Partnership for a Healthy Milton advances the public’s health by strengthening resources, practices and policies which embrace prevention strategies and health equity principles through broad community collaborations.

Radon Awareness and Prevention in Milton

Radon is a significant public health issue for Milton. Half of all households tested had radon levels higher than EPA recommendations, and one in five households had very high levels. Every household should test for radon, as it is the second highest cause of lung cancers after cigarette smoking. Here is an article with more information: Testing Your Home for Radon and here is a short webinar with the Director of the state’s Radon program to answer all your questions: Radon Webinar for Milton Residents Video (Jan 2025). Please note that free radon tests are no longer offered by the state health department, but you can order lower-cost reliable radon tests here: https://sosradon.org/purchase-kits

Also note that, if you ordered one from last year and have not used it yet, it should probably still be good for testing this year. To be sure, look at the expiration date or call the phone number on the test kit. For more information, call the state department of public health's free information line at (800) 723-6695.

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Building Community Through Effective Communication

On November 13, 2025, the Partnership for a Healthy Milton (PHM) held a community forum at the Milton Public Library comprised of over sixty town leaders and residents. The forum was co-sponsored by Connect Milton and the Select Board’s Equity and Justice for All Advisory Committee, with funding from Celebrate Milton and PHM. The purpose of the forum was to raise awareness about the need for more inclusive and proactive communications in town so that all residents can get to the information they want or need to fully participate in community life and avail themselves of the resources and services that the town has to offer.

The forum explored both the opportunities and challenges for broader community outreach and inclusion. The forum deliberations and recommendations can be found here. The results from a community survey (October 2025) that helped inform the deliberations can be found here.

PHM ANNUAL REPORT 2024-2025