MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
March 11, 2025
13 recorded votes, 1 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 Operating Override Option 2
To approve Operating Override Option 2
From the minutes
“Following the discussion, Chair Wells moved to approve Operating Override Option 2. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. Mr. Milano reviewed the ballot question. The Board voted unanimously (5-0) to approve Operating Override Option 2 and the corresponding ballot question..” (Motion: Wells, second: Bradley)
Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Zoll moved to open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously (5-0) to open the Warrant..” (Motion: Zoll, second: Musto)
Include Articles 1 through 36 as they appear on the agenda in the Warrant
To include Articles 1 through 36 as they appear on the agenda in the Warrant
From the minutes
“Following a brief discussion, Ms. Bradley moved to include Articles 1 through 36 as they appear on the agenda in the Warrant. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously (5-0) to include Articles 1-36 in the Warrant..” (Motion: Bradley, second: Zoll)
Include the following articles in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant: Article XX: Establish and Appropriate Funds to a new Operating Budget Stabilization Fund Article XX: Special Education...
To include the following articles in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant: Article XX: Establish and Appropriate Funds to a new Operating Budget Stabilization Fund Article XX: Special Education Stabilization Fund Article XX: Zoning Bylaws Amendment: § 275-12.4 Site Plan Approval Article XX: Zoning Bylaws Amendment: Accessory Dwelling Units Article XX: General Bylaws Amendment: Light Trespass
From the minutes
“Ms. Bradley moved to include the following articles in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant: Article XX: Establish and Appropriate Funds to a new Operating Budget Stabilization Fund Article XX: Special Education Stabilization Fund Article XX: Zoning Bylaws Amendment: § 275-12.4 Site Plan Approval Article XX: Zoning Bylaws Amendment: Accessory Dwelling Units Article XX: General Bylaws Amendment: Light Trespass The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously (5-0) to include these articles in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Bradley, second: Zoll)
Include the following articles in the Special Town Meeting Warrant planned for June 2025: Article XX: General Bylaws Amendment: Chapter 105 Alcoholic Beverages Article XX: Zoning Bylaws Amendment:...
To include the following articles in the Special Town Meeting Warrant planned for June 2025: Article XX: General Bylaws Amendment: Chapter 105 Alcoholic Beverages Article XX: Zoning Bylaws Amendment: Floodplain Article XX: Zoning Bylaws Amendment: East Milton Overlay District
From the minutes
“Ms. Bradley moved to include the following articles in the Special Town Meeting Warrant planned for June 2025: Article XX: General Bylaws Amendment: Chapter 105 Alcoholic Beverages Article XX: Zoning Bylaws Amendment: Floodplain Article XX: Zoning Bylaws Amendment: East Milton Overlay District The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously (5-0) to include these articles in the upcoming Special Town Meeting Warrant planned for June..” (Motion: Bradley, second: Zoll)
Close the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
To close the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Zoll moved to close the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously (5-0) to close the Warrant..” (Motion: Zoll, second: Musto)
Recess for the meeting of the Governor Stoughton Trustees
To recess for the meeting of the Governor Stoughton Trustees
From the minutes
“At 8:30PM, Mr. Zoll moved to recess for the meeting of the Governor Stoughton Trustees. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously (5-0) to recess for the meeting of the Governor Stoughton Trustees..” (Motion: Zoll, second: Musto)
Approve the contract with LiRo-Hill for Owner's Project Manager Services for the Cunningham School 3rd / 4th Floor Renovation Project
To approve the contract with LiRo-Hill for Owner's Project Manager Services for the Cunningham School 3rd / 4th Floor Renovation Project
From the minutes
“Mr. Zoll moved to approve the contract with LiRo-Hill for Owner's Project Manager Services for the Cunningham School 3rd / 4th Floor Renovation Project. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously (5-0), in favor of the contract with LiRo -Hill for Owner's Project Manager Services..” (Motion: Zoll, second: Musto)
Reappoint Thomas Palmer to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term
To reappoint Thomas Palmer to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term
From the minutes
“Thomas Palmer Ms. Bradley moved to reappoint Thomas Palmer to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve Mr. Palmer's appointment..” (Motion: Bradley, second: Musto)
Approve the one-day liquor licenses for the Milton Art Center for April 4, 2025 from 6PM to 9PM and June 6, 2025 from 6PM to 9PM
To approve the one-day liquor licenses for the Milton Art Center for April 4, 2025 from 6PM to 9PM and June 6, 2025 from 6PM to 9PM
From the minutes
“Mr. Zoll moved to approve the one-day liquor licenses for the Milton Art Center for April 4, 2025 from 6PM to 9PM and June 6, 2025 from 6PM to 9PM. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously to approve the one-day liquor licenses..” (Motion: Zoll, second: Musto)
Approve the meeting minutes dates January 17, 2025, January 28, 2025 and February 14, 2025
To approve the meeting minutes dates January 17, 2025, January 28, 2025 and February 14, 2025
From the minutes
“Chair Wells moved to approve the meeting minutes dates January 17, 2025, January 28, 2025 and February 14, 2025. The Board voted unanimously to approve the meeting minutes..” (Motion: Wells)
Approve the meeting minutes dated February 7, 2025
To approve the meeting minutes dated February 7, 2025
Yes: Bradley, Keohane, Musto, ZollAbstained: Wells
From the minutes
“Mr. Keohane moved to approve the meeting minutes dated February 7, 2025. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted (4-0-1) to approve the minutes. Chair Wells abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Keohane, second: Bradley)
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
“Adjourn At 9:16PM, 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 (5-0) to adjourn from Open Session and enter Executive Session. 2025 Annual Town Meeting List of Warrant Articles Annual articles for inclusion: Article 1: Hear Report of Town Officers Article 2: Authorize Treasurer to Collect Taxes Article 3: Authorize Treasurer to Enter into Compensating Balance Agreements Article 4: Capital Budget Appropriation Article 5: Audit Appropriation Article 6: Collective Bargaining Wage Set Aside Article 7: Employee Benefits Appropriation Article 8: Unemployment Appropriation Article 9: Chapter 61 Position Classifications and Wage Increases Article 10: Public Safety Appropriation Article 11: General Government Appropriation Article 12: Boards and Committees Appropriation Article 13: Public Works Appropriation Article 14: Water Enterprise Fund Appropriation Article 15: Sewer Enterprise Fund Appropriation Article 16: Stormwater Enterprise Fund Appropriation Article 17: Chapter 90 Appropriation Article 18: Appropriation for Water System Improvements Article 19: Appropriation for Sewer System Improvements Article 20: Appropriation for Stormwater System Improvements Article 21: Board of Health Appropriation Article 22: Library Appropriation Article 23: Cemetery Appropriation Article 24: Parks and Recreation Appropriation Article 25: Consolidated Facilities Appropriation Article 26: Schools Appropriation Article 27: Blue Hills Regional Technical School Appropriation Article 28: Interest and Maturing Debt Appropriation Article 29: Rescind Unissued Debt Authorizations Article 30: Stabilization Funds Appropriation Article 31: Reserve Fund Appropriation Article 32: Authorize Revolving Fund Expenditure Limits Article 33: PEG Access Enterprise Fund Appropriation Article 34: Community Preservation Funds Appropriation Article 35: Community Preservation Committee Projects Recommendation Article 36: Authorize Select Board to Accept, Abandon or Relocate Easements Potential additional articles for inclusion: Article XX: Establish and Appropriate Funds to a new Operating Budget Stabilization Fund Article XX: Special Education Stabilization Fund Article XX: Property Tax Exemptions related to the Hero Act Article XX: Authorize Permanent and Temporary Easements for the Adams / Squantum Street Intersection Signalization Project Article XX: General Bylaws Amendment: Chapter 105 Alcoholic Beverages Article XX: Zoning Bylaws Amendment: § 275-12.4 Site Plan Approval Article XX: Zoning Bylaws Amendment: Accessory Dwelling Units Article XX: Zoning Bylaws Amendment: Floodplain Article XX: Zoning Bylaws Amendment: East Milton Overlay District Article XX: General Bylaws Amendment: Dark Sky Protection Article XX: General Bylaws Amendment: Light Trespass.” (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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