Making History Now
Celebrating more than 230 years of civic life on the Dan River, Milton combines historic character, active local business, and practical municipal service for residents and visitors alike.
Official postings, requests for proposals, and community planning notices.
The Town of Milton is accepting applications for Town Clerk. Applications close Thursday, May 28, 2026. This is a public-facing administrative role supporting Board operations and records.
Request for proposals is active for professional engineering services related to secondary municipal well installation and long-range water system reliability.
The Board is reviewing updates concerning Planning Board procedures, alcoholic beverages regulations, and revised noise and parking provisions.
Residents, property owners, and business operators are invited to participate in comprehensive plan input sessions to help shape land use, infrastructure, and downtown priorities.
Mayor and Board leadership, departmental contacts, and official meeting schedule for 2026.
Milton is governed by an elected mayor and five-member Board of Commissioners.
Regular Board meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 PM.
| Month | Date (2026) | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | January 12, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Town Hall / Public Meeting Room |
| February | February 9, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Town Hall / Public Meeting Room |
| March | March 9, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Town Hall / Public Meeting Room |
| April | April 13, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Town Hall / Public Meeting Room |
| May | May 11, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Town Hall / Public Meeting Room |
| June | June 8, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Town Hall / Public Meeting Room |
| July | July 13, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Town Hall / Public Meeting Room |
| August | August 10, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Town Hall / Public Meeting Room |
| September | September 14, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Town Hall / Public Meeting Room |
| October | October 12, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Town Hall / Public Meeting Room |
| November | November 9, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Town Hall / Public Meeting Room |
| December | December 14, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Town Hall / Public Meeting Room |
Meeting Documents including agendas, minutes, and ordinance packets are posted here.
Core services, permits, and service requests for daily life in Milton.
Utility billing, account setup, service requests, and maintenance notices. Pay-by-mail and in-person options are available through Town Hall.
Residential pickup guidance, holiday changes, and placement standards.
Building permits, business licenses, and land-use documentation are coordinated through town administration.
Milton's food truck permit program is currently active and supports temporary service operations, event coordination, and downtown compliance.
Residents can report street, utility, and public facilities concerns by phone or contact form.
Public notices, hearing dates, and ordinance updates are posted in a single official notice feed.
Heritage destinations, local dining, shops, lodging, and outdoor recreation in and around downtown Milton.
Virginia International Raceway welcomes approximately 270,000 visitors each year and sits only about 4 miles from downtown Milton. Milton offers historic lodging, local dining, and a quieter small-town stay close to race weekend activity.
Individuals whose lives and work continue to shape Milton's local and national historical significance.
Born enslaved near Milton around 1815, Moses Roper escaped bondage and became an internationally known abolitionist voice. In 1837, he published his autobiography, one of the earliest firsthand narratives by a formerly enslaved person from this region, and later toured Britain speaking against slavery.
Thomas Day, a free Black cabinetmaker and entrepreneur, purchased Milton's Union Tavern building in 1848 and operated what became the largest woodworking shop in North Carolina during the 1850s. His work appears in landmark homes and institutions across the state and remains central to Milton's heritage identity.
Practical information for entrepreneurs, permit applicants, and firms pursuing public opportunities.
Ongoing comprehensive planning informs land use, downtown revitalization, and infrastructure priorities.
Active 2026 permitting for temporary food service vendors supporting local events and race-week traffic.
New and renewing businesses can coordinate licensing through Town Hall administration.
Current posting includes engineering services for secondary well installation and related utility work.