On July 8, 2026, I sat down with Pat Latimore for a discussion about her time in Milton and, in particular, her service on the town's Equity and Justice for All Committee. I appreciated (as I always do) Pat's candid insights. Below is a lightly-edited
In 2026, it’s not easy to be an advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. But as I step down from Milton’s Equity and Justice for All Advisory Committee (“EJA Committee”) after close to six years of service, I for one remain a proud, unapologetic supporter of the town’
Hart's Dispatches
Cross-posted on Substack. One of the disorienting aspects of the new AI world we’re hurtling into is that we don’t know where on the terrain we are. Are we at the threshold (or the “foothills,” as Google DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis put it)? Are we well into
Letters to the Editor
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Hart's Dispatches
What is 02186 Dispatches, and why did I create it? The short answer is that this website is a community space for the Town of Milton and its 28,000 or so residents. It is meant to be a place where people can learn more about their neighbors. It is
Interviews
I interviewed Ben Zoll, Select Board Chair in 2025-26, who recently ended his term. We discussed what he learned during his time on the Board, and what he hopes for Milton going forward. The video is below, and an AI-generated transcript follows. Editor's Note: Pardon the
News
I interviewed Richard Wells, who ended his third term on the Select Board earlier this year. We discussed his time in Milton, his career, his time on the Select Board, and how he sees life as a state representative. The video is a below, and an AI-generated transcript follows.
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