MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
February 27, 2024
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michael F. Zullas, Erin G. Bradley, Roxanne Musto, Richard G. Wells, Jr., Benjamin D. Zoll
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Thomas McCarthy as the Director of Consolidated Facilities
To appoint Thomas McCarthy as the Director of Consolidated Facilities
From the minutes
“Mr. Zoll moved to appoint Thomas McCarthy as the Director of Consolidated Facilities. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve Thomas McCarthy as the Director of Consolidated Facilities. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Musto)
Approve the Cultural Lighting Display at Manning Park between March 9th and April 15th to coincide with Ramadan
To approve the Cultural Lighting Display at Manning Park between March 9th and April 15th to coincide with Ramadan
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Cultural Lighting Display at Manning Park between March 9th and April 15th to coincide with Ramadan. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call to approve the cultural light display. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve Arrowstreet as the Designer for the new school project, recommended by the School Building Committee
To approve Arrowstreet as the Designer for the new school project, recommended by the School Building Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve Arrowstreet as the Designer for the new school project, recommended by the School Building Committee. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve Arrowstreet as the Designer for the new school project. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Approve the Milton Landing Lot B Proposal for Dexter Southfield
To approve the Milton Landing Lot B Proposal for Dexter Southfield
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Milton Landing Lot B Proposal for Dexter Southfield. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call (5-0) to approve the Milton Landing Lot B Proposal for Dexter Southfield. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Appoint Rabbi Alfred Benjamin to the Equity and Justice to the Equity and Justice for All for a term to expire on June 30, 2025
To appoint Rabbi Alfred Benjamin to the Equity and Justice to the Equity and Justice for All for a term to expire on June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Rabbi Alfred Benjamin Mr. Zoll moved to appoint Rabbi Alfred Benjamin to the Equity and Justice to the Equity and Justice for All for a term to expire on June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call vote (5-0) to appoint Rabbi Alfred Benjamin to the Equity and Justice to the Equity and Justice for All. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Musto)
Approve the request of the Milton Public Library to reserve the Baron Hugo Gazebo for the Milton Public Library's Annual Picnic and Children's Concert featuring Ben Anna Band on June 5, 2024, from...
To approve the request of the Milton Public Library to reserve the Baron Hugo Gazebo for the Milton Public Library's Annual Picnic and Children's Concert featuring Ben Anna Band on June 5, 2024, from 11:00AM-12:00PM
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the request of the Milton Public Library to reserve the Baron Hugo Gazebo for the Milton Public Library's Annual Picnic and Children's Concert featuring Ben Anna Band on June 5, 2024, from 11:00AM-12:00PM. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call vote (5-0) to approve the request of the Milton Public Library to reserve the Baron Hugo Gazebo. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Adjourn from Open Session and enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has threatened to commence against the Town...
To adjourn from Open Session and enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has threatened to commence against the Town relating to M.G.L. c
From the minutes
“Chair Zullas moved to adjourn from Open Session and enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has threatened to commence against the Town relating to M.G.L. c. 40A §3A (entitled "Multi-family zoning as-ofright in MBTA communities") based on my belief that discussion of this matter in open session may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Select Board. The Select Board will not return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to adjourn and enter Executive Session. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Musto)
Adjourn from Open Session and enter into Executive Session to discuss a response to an Open Meeting Law complaint, received on February 5, 2024, filed by Timothy Lyons against the Milton Select...
To adjourn from Open Session and enter into Executive Session to discuss a response to an Open Meeting Law complaint, received on February 5, 2024, filed by Timothy Lyons against the Milton Select Board and/or Select Board members Michael Zullas, Erin Bradley and Benjamin Zoll based on my belief that discussion of this matter in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Chair Zullas moved to adjourn from Open Session and enter into Executive Session to discuss a response to an Open Meeting Law complaint, received on February 5, 2024, filed by Timothy Lyons against the Milton Select Board and/or Select Board members Michael Zullas, Erin Bradley and Benjamin Zoll based on my belief that discussion of this matter in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Select Board. The Select Board will not return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to adjourn and enter Executive Session. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Musto)
Adjourn from Open Session and enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to threatened litigation based on my belief that discussion of this matter in open session may have a...
To adjourn from Open Session and enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to threatened litigation based on my belief that discussion of this matter in open session may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Chair Zullas moved to adjourn from Open Session and enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to threatened litigation based on my belief that discussion of this matter in open session may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Select Board. The Select Board will not return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to adjourn and enter Executive Session. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Musto)
Adjourn from Open Session and enter into Executive Session to discuss (litigation) strategy with respect to litigation (Risa King et al
To adjourn from Open Session and enter into Executive Session to discuss (litigation) strategy with respect to litigation (Risa King et al
From the minutes
“Chair Zullas moved to adjourn from Open Session and enter into Executive Session to discuss (litigation) strategy with respect to litigation (Risa King et al. v. Patricia Lio, Town of Milton, Milton Police Department, John E. King) based on my belief that discussion of this matter in open session may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Select Board. The Select Board will not return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5- 0) to adjourn and enter Executive Session. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Musto)
(adjourn from Open Session and) enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining: (Milton Firefighters, Local 1116), based on my belief that discussion of...
To (adjourn from Open Session and) enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining: (Milton Firefighters, Local 1116), based on my belief that discussion of this matter in open session may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Select Board
Yes: Bradley, Musto, Zoll, ZullasAbstained: Wells
From the minutes
“Chair Zullas moved to (adjourn from Open Session and) enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining: (Milton Firefighters, Local 1116), based on my belief that discussion of this matter in open session may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Select Board. The Select Board will not return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call (4-0-1) to adjourn and enter Executive Session. BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES WELLS: ABSTAIN ZOLL: YES ZULLAS: YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Musto)
From the Milton Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: the members’ campaign websites (Winston Daley, Meghan Haggerty), The Milton Scene (Peter Obersheimer) and the Milton Times (Megan Nolan, photo by Jose Zamora; John Driscoll).
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