MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
December 17, 2024
14 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Roxanne Musto, John C. Keohane, Erin G. Bradley, Benjamin D. Zoll, Richard G. Wells, Jr.
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Chair Wells joined the meeting at 7:45PM.
Every vote, in order
Approve the 2025 liquor license renewals (contingent upon the receipt of all necessary certificates required by Chapter 304 of the Acts of 2004 signed by the Building Inspector and the Fire...
To approve the 2025 liquor license renewals (contingent upon the receipt of all necessary certificates required by Chapter 304 of the Acts of 2004 signed by the Building Inspector and the Fire Department) as follows: American Legion Post #114 - 123 Granite Avenue - Veterans Club License Wollaston Golf Club - 999 Randolph Avenue - Club License NPP, Inc., d/b/a Central Liquor Mart - 26 Central Avenue - Retail Package Store License Delaney Liquors, Inc
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Ms. Bradley moved to approve the 2025 liquor license renewals (contingent upon the receipt of all necessary certificates required by Chapter 304 of the Acts of 2004 signed by the Building Inspector and the Fire Department) as follows: American Legion Post #114 - 123 Granite Avenue - Veterans Club License Wollaston Golf Club - 999 Randolph Avenue - Club License NPP, Inc., d/b/a Central Liquor Mart - 26 Central Avenue - Retail Package Store License Delaney Liquors, Inc. - d/b/a East Milton Wine & Spirits, Inc. - 368 Granite Avenue - Retail Package Store License Craft & Cru - 25 Central Avenue- Retail Package Store License The Fruit Center, Inc. - 10 Bassett Street- Retail Package Store License Milton Housing Corporation - 1399 Blue Hill Avenue - Restaurant License Milton Housing Corporation - 1372 Brush Hill Road - Restaurant License 88 Wharf Hospitality, LLC - d/b/a Madre Osteria - 88 Wharf Street - Restaurant License Welch Restaurant Management, LLC - d/b/a Abby Park - 550 Adams Street - Restaurant License 556 Adams Street, LLC - d/b/a/ Novara - 556 Adams Street - Restaurant License Milton Opus, LLC - d/b/a Steel and Rye - 95 Eliot Street - Restaurant License Ho Jarn Inc. - d/b/a Mr. Chan's - 534 Adams Street - Restaurant License B & D Ichiro, Inc. - d/b/a Ichiro Sushi - 538A Adams Street - Restaurant License -Beer and Wine only The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to approve the 2025 Liquor License Renewals. KEOHANE: YES ZOLL: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES.” (Motion: Bradley, second: Zoll)
Approve the 2025 Sunday Opening Permit Requests to sell alcohol between the hours of 10am-6pm for the following businesses: Delaney Liquors, Inc., d/b/a/ East Milton Wine & Spirits, Inc
To approve the 2025 Sunday Opening Permit Requests to sell alcohol between the hours of 10am-6pm for the following businesses: Delaney Liquors, Inc., d/b/a/ East Milton Wine & Spirits, Inc
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Ms. Bradley moved to approve the 2025 Sunday Opening Permit Requests to sell alcohol between the hours of 10am-6pm for the following businesses: Delaney Liquors, Inc., d/b/a/ East Milton Wine & Spirits, Inc. - 368 Granite Avenue Craft & Cru - 25 Central Avenue NPP, Inc - d/b/a Central Liquor Mart - 26 Central Avenue The Fruit Center, Inc. - 10 Bassett Street The motion was seconded by Mr. Keohane. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to approve the 2025 Sunday Opening Permits. KEOHANE: YES ZOLL: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES.” (Motion: Bradley, second: Keohane)
Approve the following 2025 Entertainment License Renewals: Miltons Opus, d/b/a Steel and Rye - 95 Eliot Street Welch Restaurant Management, LLC, d/b/a Abby Park - 550 Adams Street Wharf Street...
To approve the following 2025 Entertainment License Renewals: Miltons Opus, d/b/a Steel and Rye - 95 Eliot Street Welch Restaurant Management, LLC, d/b/a Abby Park - 550 Adams Street Wharf Street Restaurant Group, LLC, d/b/a Madre Osteria - 88 Wharf Street 556 Adams Street, LLC, d/b/a Novara - 556 Adams Street Ho Jarn, Inc - d/b/a Mr. Chan's - 534 Adams Street
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Ms. Bradley moved to approve the following 2025 Entertainment License Renewals: Miltons Opus, d/b/a Steel and Rye - 95 Eliot Street Welch Restaurant Management, LLC, d/b/a Abby Park - 550 Adams Street Wharf Street Restaurant Group, LLC, d/b/a Madre Osteria - 88 Wharf Street 556 Adams Street, LLC, d/b/a Novara - 556 Adams Street Ho Jarn, Inc - d/b/a Mr. Chan's - 534 Adams Street The motion was seconded by Mr. Keohane. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to approve the 2025 Entertainment Licenses. KEOHANE: YES ZOLL: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES.” (Motion: Bradley, second: Keohane)
Approve the 2025Common Victualler License renewals for: B & D Ichiro, Inc
To approve the 2025Common Victualler License renewals for: B & D Ichiro, Inc
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Mr. Keohane moved to approve the 2025Common Victualler License renewals for: B & D Ichiro, Inc. d/b/a/ Ichiro Sushi 538A Adams Street Bruegger's Enterprises, Inc d/b/a Bruegger's Bagels #3801 360 Granite Ave. Coffee Break Café, Inc. 24 Central Avenue El Barrio Grille 27 Central Ave. El Barrio Grille 537 Adams St Ho Jarn, Inc. d/b/a/ Mr. Chan's 534 Adams Street KME Milton, INC d/b/a Stevie's 22 Central Ave. Miltdun LLC, d/b/a Dunkin Donuts 545 Adams Street Milton Housing corp. d/b/a/ Fuller Village 1399 Blue Hill Ave Milton Housing corp. d/b/a/ Fuller Village 1372 Brush Hill Road Milton's Opus, LLC d/b/a Steel and Rye 95 Eliot Street Newcomb Farms 1130 Randolph Ave. Peel Holdings LLC d/b/a Peel Pizza Co. 538 Adam Street PB Milton LLC, d//b/a Playa Bowls 532 Adams Street Revive & Co., Milton LLC 7 Pleasant Street Starbuck's Coffee #7565 552 Adams Street T & V Milton, LLC d/b/a Stella's Restaurant 558 Adams Street 556 Adams Street, LLC d/b/a Novara 556 Adams Street Welch Restaurant Management, LLC, d/b/a Abby Park 550 Adams Street 88 Wharf Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Madre Osteria 88 Wharf Street The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to approve the 2025 Common Victualler Licenses. KEOHANE: YES ZOLL: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Zoll)
Approve the 2025 Class II Dealer License Renewal for RBM Motor Masters, Inc
To approve the 2025 Class II Dealer License Renewal for RBM Motor Masters, Inc
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Ms. Bradley moved to approve the 2025 Class II Dealer License Renewal for RBM Motor Masters, Inc. d/b/a Milton Auto Repair located at 944 Canton Ave., Milton, MA. The motion was seconded by Mr. Keohane. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to approve the Class II Dealer License Renewal for RBM Motor Masters, Inc. d/b/a Milton Auto Repair located at 944 Canton Ave., Milton, MA. KEOHANE: YES ZOLL: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES.” (Motion: Bradley, second: Keohane)
Appoint Fiona Jevon to the Shade Tree Advisory Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2025
To appoint Fiona Jevon to the Shade Tree Advisory Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2025
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Fiona Jevon Mr. Zoll moved to appoint Fiona Jevon to the Shade Tree Advisory Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to approve Ms. Jevon's appointment to the Shade Tree Advisory Committee. KEOHANE: YES ZOLL: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Bradley)
Approve the meeting minutes dated November 12, 2024
To approve the meeting minutes dated November 12, 2024
Yes: Bradley, Keohane, MustoAbstained: ZollRichard G. Wells, Jr. had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Ms. Bradley moved to approve the meeting minutes dated November 12, 2024. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call (3-0-1) to approve the meeting minutes dated November 12, 2024. KEOHANE: YES ZOLL: ABSTAIN BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES.” (Motion: Bradley, second: Musto)
Approve the meeting minutes dated February 26, 2024
To approve the meeting minutes dated February 26, 2024
Yes: Bradley, Musto, ZollAbstained: KeohaneRichard G. Wells, Jr. had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zoll moved to approve the meeting minutes dated February 26, 2024. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted by roll call (3-0-1) to approve the meeting minutes dated November 12, 2024. KEOHANE: ABSTAIN ZOLL: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Bradley)
Approve the surplus ARPA funding from the Treasury to the DPW for expenses incurred during Fiscal year 2025
To approve the surplus ARPA funding from the Treasury to the DPW for expenses incurred during Fiscal year 2025
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zoll moved to approve the surplus ARPA funding from the Treasury to the DPW for expenses incurred during Fiscal year 2025. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to approve surplus ARPA funding. KEOHANE: YES ZOLL: YES BRADLEY: YES MUSTO: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Bradley)
Approve $2,200 to Lisa Fischer Photography and $5,000 to Andrew's Painting
To approve $2,200 to Lisa Fischer Photography and $5,000 to Andrew's Painting
From the minutes
“Chair Wells moved to approve $2,200 to Lisa Fischer Photography and $5,000 to Andrew's Painting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve changes to the grant allocations. MUSTO: YES BRADLEY: YES KEOHANE: YES ZOLL: YES WELLS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Zoll)
Open the Special Town Meeting Warrant
To open the Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Close the Warrant Ms. Bradley moved to open the Special Town Meeting Warrant. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to open the Warrant. MUSTO: YES BRADLEY: YES KEOHANE: YES ZOLL: YES WELLS: YES.” (Motion: Bradley, second: Musto)
Approve the following articles for inclusion in the Special Town Meeting Warrant dated February 24, 2025: iii
To approve the following articles for inclusion in the Special Town Meeting Warrant dated February 24, 2025: iii
From the minutes
“Following a brief discussion, Chair Wells moved to approve the following articles for inclusion in the Special Town Meeting Warrant dated February 24, 2025: iii. Appropriation from the PEG Access Enterprise Fund for equipping the new meeting room in the former Fire Headquarters building for televised meetings iv. Home Rule Petition re: Liquor Licenses for on premises consumption (restaurants) v. Town Bylaws Amendment - Chapter 105 Alcoholic Beverages vii. Appropriation for Lead Service Line Replacement Program for funding from the MWRA viii. Appropriation for Lead Service Line Replacement Program for funding from the State Revolving Fund The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the warrant articles. MUSTO: YES BRADLEY: YES KEOHANE: YES ZOLL: YES WELLS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Close the warrant
To close the warrant
From the minutes
“Ms. Musto moved to close the warrant. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to close the warrant. MUSTO: YES BRADLEY: YES KEOHANE: YES ZOLL: YES WELLS: YES.” (Motion: Musto, second: Zoll)
Adjourn from Open Session and enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining regarding: Milton Clerical Unit of the Southeastern Public Employees...
To adjourn from Open Session and enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining regarding: Milton Clerical Unit of the Southeastern Public Employees Association, Milton Professional Management Association, Milton Public Employee Association, Milton Firefighters, Local 1116, Milton Police Association, Milton Superior Officers and Milton Library Association 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
From the minutes
“Milton Library Association At 9:52PM, Chair Wells moved to adjourn from Open Session and enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining regarding: Milton Clerical Unit of the Southeastern Public Employees Association, Milton Professional Management Association, Milton Public Employee Association, Milton Firefighters, Local 1116, Milton Police Association, Milton Superior Officers and Milton Library Association 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 from Open Session and enter Executive Session. MUSTO: YES BRADLEY: YES KEOHANE: YES ZOLL: YES WELLS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, 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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