Past Mayors

Milton Historical Society’s Past President, Val Grimshaw, presented framed photos of Milton’s past Mayors to the Town of Milton in 1982. Pictured left to right are Don Gordon, Mike Ledwith, Gordon Krantz, Dr. Carl Martin, Val Grimshaw and Anne McArthur. Read more Take Me Back, Milton posts…

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Grandstand at Milton Fairgrounds

The Grandstand

This week’s TakeMeBackMilton is the erection of the Grandstand at the Milton Fair Grounds in 1959 by the Halton Agricultural Society. During the Fall Fair, the Grandstand provides seating for the viewing of events such as the truck pulls and demolition derby while the inside is used for display purposes

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McEachern's Esso

Kelly McEachern

Do you remember John Leslie (Kelly) McEachern who owned and operated McEachern’s Esso Service on the northeast corner of Bronte Street and Main Street? Kelly was well loved by the people of Milton for his kind heart and sense of humor. He never seemed to mind when his customers paid

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Anne MacArthur

Anne MacArthur

Anne J. MacArthur was a teacher for 36 years, a business woman and Milton’s only female Mayor. Anne entered politics in 1965 serving as Councillor, Deputy-Reeve, Reeve, Warden and Milton Mayor. She always worked hard on behalf of her students and constituents. She was a strong advocate to stop defacing

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