MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
April 8, 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
Open the Public Hearing relative to General Bylaws Amendment: Light Trespass
To Open the Public Hearing relative to General Bylaws Amendment: Light Trespass
From the minutes
“Chair Wells moved to Open the Public Hearing relative to General Bylaws Amendment: Light Trespass. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously (5-0) to Open the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Close the Public Hearing on Light Trespass at 7:21PM
To close the Public Hearing on Light Trespass at 7:21PM
From the minutes
“Ms. Bradley moved to close the Public Hearing on Light Trespass at 7:21PM. The motion was seconded by Chair Wells. Members discussed the merits of the Article. Ms. Bradley addressed concerns raised by Ms. Musto regarding the holiday light decor and motion sensors. Holiday lighting and motion sensors will be acceptable under this amendment. Ms. Musto made recommendations regarding oversight. At 7:28PM, Ms. Bradley reiterated her motion to close the hearing. The motion was seconded by Chair Wells. The Board voted unanimously (5-0) to close this Public Hearing..” (Motion: Bradley, second: Wells)
Approve the Article subject to the changes discussed and Town Counsel's approval
To approve the Article subject to the changes discussed and Town Counsel's approval
From the minutes
“Mr. Zoll moved to approve the Article subject to the changes discussed and Town Counsel's approval. The motion was seconded by Chair Wells. The Board voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the Article subject to the changes discussed and Town Counsel's approval..” (Motion: Zoll, second: Wells)
Open the Public Hearing relative to General Bylaws Amendment: Alcohol on Town Property
To Open the Public Hearing relative to General Bylaws Amendment: Alcohol on Town Property
From the minutes
“Chair Wells moved to Open the Public Hearing relative to General Bylaws Amendment: Alcohol on Town Property. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zoll. The Board voted unanimously (5-0) to open the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Wells, second: Zoll)
Close the Public Hearing on Alcohol on Town Property at 8:06PM
To close the Public Hearing on Alcohol on Town Property at 8:06PM
From the minutes
“Mr. Zoll moved to close the Public Hearing on Alcohol on Town Property at 8:06PM. The motion was seconded by Chair Wells. The Board Members and Mr. Milano discussed the residents' suggestions and how best to incorporate them in a new proposal. They also discussed the timeline and State requirements. At 8:17PM, following the discussion, the Board voted unanimously (5-0) to close the hearing..” (Motion: Zoll, second: Wells)
Approve the FY2026 Capital Budget
To approve the FY2026 Capital Budget
From the minutes
“Chair Wells moved to approve the FY2026 Capital Budget. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bradley. The Board voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the FY20206 Capital Budget..” (Motion: Wells, second: Bradley)
Approve the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To approve the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Approval of Warrant Ms. Bradley moved to approve the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. The motion was seconded by Mr. Keohane. The Board voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Bradley, second: Keohane)
Approve the April 29, 2025, Annual Town Election Warrant
To approve the April 29, 2025, Annual Town Election Warrant
From the minutes
“Ms. Bradley moved to approve the April 29, 2025, Annual Town Election Warrant. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the 2026 Annual Town Election Warrant..” (Motion: Bradley, second: Musto)
Approve the Change to the Board of Directors at Wollaston Golf Club
To approve the Change to the Board of Directors at Wollaston Golf Club
From the minutes
“Ms. Bradley moved to approve the Change to the Board of Directors at Wollaston Golf Club. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously (5-0) in favor of the Change to the Board of Directors at Wollaston Golf Club..” (Motion: Bradley, second: Musto)
Accept the donation to the Milton Coalition from Mike's 5K to Crush Substance Abuse in the amount of $16,000
To accept the donation to the Milton Coalition from Mike's 5K to Crush Substance Abuse in the amount of $16,000
From the minutes
“Ms. Bradley moved to accept the donation to the Milton Coalition from Mike's 5K to Crush Substance Abuse in the amount of $16,000. The motion was seconded by Ms. Musto. The Board voted unanimously (5-0) to accept the donation..” (Motion: Bradley, second: Musto)
Adjourn from Open Session and enter into Executive Session
To adjourn from Open Session and enter into Executive Session.
From the minutes
“Chair Wells move to adjourn from Open Session and enter Executive Session for a discussion regarding strategy with to respect litigation entitled Johenning, et al. v. Planning Board, et al., Norfolk Superior Court Civil Action Number 2582CV00293, 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 into Executive Session. BRADLEY: YES MIUSTO: YES ZOLL: YES KEOHANE: YES WELLS: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Musto)
Adjourn from Open Session and enter Executive Session for a discussion regarding strategy with to respect litigation, entitled In the Matter of Town of Milton, OADR Docket No
To adjourn from Open Session and enter Executive Session for a discussion regarding strategy with to respect litigation, entitled In the Matter of Town of Milton, OADR Docket No
From the minutes
“Adjourn Chair Wells moved to adjourn from Open Session and enter Executive Session for a discussion regarding strategy with to respect litigation, entitled In the Matter of Town of Milton, OADR Docket No. WET2025-004, DEP File No. 046-0630, 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 (50) to adjourn from Open Session and enter into Executive Session. BRADLEY: YES MIUSTO: YES ZOLL: YES KEOHANE: 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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