MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
January 28, 2025
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Richard G. Wells, Jr., Roxanne Musto, John C. Keohane, Erin G. Bradley, Benjamin D. Zoll
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the written determination under G.L. c
To approve the written determination under G.L. c
From the minutes
“Mr. Zoll moved to approve the written determination under G.L. c. 268A, Section 19, and any applicable Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct, authorizing Town Counsel to participate in, and provide legal services with respect to, the Town's review of a citizen's petition seeking action with respect to the Town's legal budget appropriation. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the Disclosure Agreement. MUSTO: YES BRADLEY: YES KEOHANE: YES ZOLL: YES WELLS: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Musto)
Open the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting
To open the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Zoll moved to open the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting. 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: Zoll, second: Musto)
Remove Article V from the Warrant: Appropriation for Lead Service Line Replacement Program for funding from the State Revolving Fund
To remove Article V from the Warrant: Appropriation for Lead Service Line Replacement Program for funding from the State Revolving Fund
From the minutes
“Mr. Zoll moved to remove Article V from the Warrant: Appropriation for Lead Service Line Replacement Program for funding from the State Revolving Fund. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to remove the warrant article. MUSTO: YES BRADLEY: YES KEOHANE: YES ZOLL: YES WELLS: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Bradley)
Include articles IX: Appropriation for a renovation at the Cunningham School, X: Zoning Bylaws Amendment re: Zoning Map, XI: Zoning Bylaws Amendment re: Site Plan Review; XII: Zoning Bylaws...
To include articles IX: Appropriation for a renovation at the Cunningham School, X: Zoning Bylaws Amendment re: Zoning Map, XI: Zoning Bylaws Amendment re: Site Plan Review; XII: Zoning Bylaws Amendment re: Accessory Dwelling Units; XIII: Town Bylaws Amendment re: Outdoor Lighting; XIV: Town Bylaws Amendment re: Outdoor Lighting subject to Town Counsel's approval and final submission from the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Zoll moved to include articles IX: Appropriation for a renovation at the Cunningham School, X: Zoning Bylaws Amendment re: Zoning Map, XI: Zoning Bylaws Amendment re: Site Plan Review; XII: Zoning Bylaws Amendment re: Accessory Dwelling Units; XIII: Town Bylaws Amendment re: Outdoor Lighting; XIV: Town Bylaws Amendment re: Outdoor Lighting subject to Town Counsel's approval and final submission from the Planning Board. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted by roll call (5-0) to include the articles in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. MUSTO: YES BRADLEY: YES KEOHANE: YES ZOLL: YES WELLS: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Bradley)
Include the following articles in the Special Town Meeting Warrant: XIV: Citizens Petition re: Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations and XVI: Citizens Petition re: Request for the...
To include the following articles in the Special Town Meeting Warrant: XIV: Citizens Petition re: Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations and XVI: Citizens Petition re: Request for the Planning Board to bring an MBTA Communities Act compliant article to the May 2025 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Following the discussion, Mr. Zoll moved to include the following articles in the Special Town Meeting Warrant: XIV: Citizens Petition re: Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations and XVI: Citizens Petition re: Request for the Planning Board to bring an MBTA Communities Act compliant article to the May 2025 Annual Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to) to include the articles in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. MUSTO: YES BRADLEY: YES KEOHANE: YES ZOLL: YES WELLS: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Bradley)
Approve the Special Town Meeting Warrant, Index, and Greeting Pages
To approve the Special Town Meeting Warrant, Index, and Greeting Pages
From the minutes
“Chair Wells moved to approve the Special Town Meeting Warrant, Index, and Greeting Pages. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted by roll call (5-0) to approve the Town Meeting Warrant, Index and Greeting Pages. MUSTO: YES BRADLEY: YES KEOHANE: YES ZOLL: YES WELLS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Close the Warrant
To close the Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Zoll moved to close the Warrant. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to close the warrant. MUSTO: YES BRADLEY: YES KEOHANE: YES ZOLL: YES WELLS: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Musto)
Approve a letter of support for the MassSave Energy Manager Grant Program for a shared energy manager position
To approve a letter of support for the MassSave Energy Manager Grant Program for a shared energy manager position
From the minutes
“Following a brief discussion, Mr. Keohane moved to approve a letter of support for the MassSave Energy Manager Grant Program for a shared energy manager position. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve. MUSTO: YES BRADLEY: YES KEOHANE: YES ZOLL: YES WELLS: YES.” (Motion: Keohane, second: Musto)
Approve the consent agenda as it appears on the agenda
To approve the consent agenda as it appears on the agenda
From the minutes
“Mr. Zoll moved to approve the consent agenda as it appears on the agenda. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the consent agenda. MUSTO: YES BRADLEY: YES KEOHANE: YES ZOLL: YES WELLS: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Musto)
Approve the amended meeting minutes dated January 7, 2025
To approve the amended meeting minutes dated January 7, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Zoll moved to approve the amended meeting minutes dated January 7, 2025. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the minutes. MUSTO: YES BRADLEY: YES KEOHANE: YES ZOLL: YES WELLS: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Musto)
Adjourn from Open Session and enter Executive Session for a discussion regarding strategy with respect to litigation filed by the Attorney General v
To adjourn from Open Session and enter Executive Session for a discussion regarding strategy with respect to litigation filed by the Attorney General v
From the minutes
“Chair Wells moved to adjourn from Open Session and enter Executive Session for a discussion regarding strategy with respect to litigation filed by the Attorney General v. the Town of Milton et. al., No. SJ-13580, No. SJ-2024-0078 (Supreme Judicial Court, Suffolk County). 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)
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 bargaining position of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Adjourn At 8:21PM, 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 bargaining position of the Select Board. The Select Board will not return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. 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: Zoll)
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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