Welcome to the Town of Milton

                                                              424 White Mountain Highway
                                                                       P.O. Box 310
                                                                    Milton, NH 03851
                                                                        603-652-4501

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Milton is a small town with spectacular scenery of the Milton Three Ponds and abounding with historical buildings and sites. Most of the town’s population wraps around the water’s edge enjoying the quiet tranquility of the large fresh water ponds fed by the Salmon Falls River. Growth also climbs the surrounding foothills and Teneriffe Mountain creating winding roads through old forests and farmlands with great outlook spots along the way.

Incorporated in 1802, Milton was originally the ‘North Parish’ of Rochester. Milton is a rural town situated in southeastern New Hampshire, with a population of over 4,000. The major transportation system providing access within Strafford County and to connecting routes is the Spaulding Turnpike, a divided expressway running north to south through the town. It connects with Interstate 95 at Portsmouth, in close proximity to Pease International Tradeport. US route 4, an east-west highway, provides access to Concord and Manchester and NH route 125 is a north to south local road, connecting many of the smaller towns plus has a section over Plummer Ridge that is a natural and scenic state highway.

Small convenience stores and gas stations provide patrons and visitors with local news and friendly conversations. Other shopping needs are primarily met in neighboring Rochester, as are hospital facilities. The Spaulding Highway access in Milton makes access to Dover and Portsmouth very convenient for additional shopping, malls, hospitals and other medical services.

Milton’s municipal government consists of: an elected three member Board of Selectmen; Budget Committee; Planning Board; Zoning Board of Adjustment; five member School Board; and numerous other appointed boards and committees. The Town has an excellent on-call Fire and Ambulance Department, along with a well staffed Police Department and summer marine patrol. The Selectmen are ready to assist new business ventures in securing land in the Town’s Industrial Park.

Recreational opportunities abound. The Winter Carnival held in February, is a weekend-long event with festivities like snowmobile races and ice cutting held amidst a spectacular winter backdrop on the ice and in the snow with indoor activities for all ages. The annual 4th of July celebration in Milton Mills offers events for all, including a parade. In the winter ice fishing, ice racing and ice-skating abounds. The warmer weather lures fishermen, boaters, and swimmers. Residents and visitors often come and relax at the Town Beach. Other recreational amenities include two baseball fields, and two picnic areas. Seasonal camping is enjoyed at the local campground on Northeast Pond, and the New Hampshire Farm Museum offers a nostalgic look at old-time farming with special programs throughout the year.

To all who are new to Milton - Welcome to our fine community!