MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
June 10, 2025
15 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Benjamin D. Zoll, John C. Keohane, Meghan E. Haggerty, Winston A. Daley
Absent: Richard G. Wells, Jr.
During the meeting:
- Ms. Haggerty returned to Open Session at 8:21PM.
- Ms. Haggerty re-joined the meeting at 8:23PM.
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session for a discussion regarding strategy with to respect potential litigation regarding M.G.L. c
To enter Executive Session for a discussion regarding strategy with to respect potential litigation regarding M.G.L. c
The roll call lists Richard G. Wells, Jr., but the minutes show this member as not present (Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only. The minutes name Richard G. Wells, Jr. as the seconder, but Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Chair Zoll moved to enter Executive Session for a discussion regarding strategy with to respect potential litigation regarding M.G.L. c. 40A, Section 3A (the "MBTA Communities Act") and 760 CMR 72.00, 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 return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to enter Executive Session. KEOHANE: YES DALEY: YES HAGGERTY: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL:YES.” (Motion: Zoll)
Appoint Meghan Haggerty to the School Building Committee
To appoint Meghan Haggerty to the School Building Committee
The minutes name Richard G. Wells, Jr. as the seconder, but Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Daley moved to appoint Meghan Haggerty to the School Building Committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted unanimously to appoint Meghan Haggerty to the School Building Committee..” (Motion: Daley)
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement for the Shared Randolph/Milton Energy Manager and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Board's behalf
To approve the Memorandum of Agreement for the Shared Randolph/Milton Energy Manager and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Board's behalf
The minutes say "The Board voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the Memorandum of Agreement, and to authorize to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Board's behalf.", but 4 members were present for this vote (Benjamin D. Zoll, John C. Keohane, Meghan E. Haggerty and Winston A. Daley). Showing the count only. The minutes name Richard G. Wells, Jr. as the mover, but Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Memorandum of Agreement for the Shared Randolph/Milton Energy Manager and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Board's behalf. The motion was seconded by Mr. Keohane. The Board voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the Memorandum of Agreement, and to authorize to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Board's behalf..” (second: Keohane)
Reappoint Mary Sennott to the Board of Registrars for a three-year term
To reappoint Mary Sennott to the Board of Registrars for a three-year term
The minutes name Richard G. Wells, Jr. as the mover, but Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Mary Sennott Mr. Wells moved to reappoint Mary Sennott to the Board of Registrars for a three-year term. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted unanimously to reappoint Mary Sennott..” (second: Daley)
Reappoint the following individuals to the Climate Action Planning Committee for a one-year term: Ron Israel, Matt Panucci, Dr. Stephen Popkin, S. Kyle Johnson and Alex Hasha
To reappoint the following individuals to the Climate Action Planning Committee for a one-year term: Ron Israel, Matt Panucci, Dr. Stephen Popkin, S. Kyle Johnson and Alex Hasha
The minutes name Richard G. Wells, Jr. as the mover, but Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Alex Hasha Mr. Wells moved to reappoint the following individuals to the Climate Action Planning Committee for a one-year term: Ron Israel, Matt Panucci, Dr. Stephen Popkin, S. Kyle Johnson and Alex Hasha. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted unanimously to reappoint Ron Israel, Matt Panucci, Dr. Stephen Popkin, S. Kyle Johnson and Alex Hasha..” (second: Daley)
Appoint Kim Johnson to the Climate Action Planning Committee for a oneyear term
To appoint Kim Johnson to the Climate Action Planning Committee for a oneyear term
The minutes name Richard G. Wells, Jr. as the mover, but Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Kim Johnson Mr. Wells moved to appoint Kim Johnson to the Climate Action Planning Committee for a oneyear term. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted unanimously to appoint Kim Johnson to the Climate Action Planning Committee..” (second: Daley)
Reappoint Fiona Jevon as an Associate Member to the Climate Action Planning Committee for a one-year term
To reappoint Fiona Jevon as an Associate Member to the Climate Action Planning Committee for a one-year term
The minutes name Richard G. Wells, Jr. as the mover, but Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Fiona Jevon (Associate Member) Mr. Wells moved to reappoint Fiona Jevon as an Associate Member to the Climate Action Planning Committee for a one-year term. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted unanimously to reappoint Fiona Jevon to the Climate Action Planning Committee..” (second: Daley)
Reappoint the following individuals to the Community Preservation Committee for a three-year term: Jenny Russell and Kathleen O'Donnell
To reappoint the following individuals to the Community Preservation Committee for a three-year term: Jenny Russell and Kathleen O'Donnell
The minutes name Richard G. Wells, Jr. as the mover, but Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Kathleen O'Donnell Mr. Wells moved to reappoint the following individuals to the Community Preservation Committee for a three-year term: Jenny Russell and Kathleen O'Donnell. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted unanimously to reappoint Jenny Russell and Kathleen O'Donnell to the Community Preservation Committee..” (second: Daley)
Reappoint Move to reappoint the following individuals to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term: John Kiernan and Hans Van Lingen
To reappoint Move to reappoint the following individuals to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term: John Kiernan and Hans Van Lingen
The minutes name Richard G. Wells, Jr. as the mover, but Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Hans van Lingen Mr. Wells moved to reappoint Move to reappoint the following individuals to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term: John Kiernan and Hans Van Lingen. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted unanimously to reappoint John Kiernan and Hans Van Lingen to the Conservation Commission..” (second: Daley)
Reappoint the following individuals to the Municipal Broadband Committee for a one-year term: Joseph Chamberlin, Mark Day and Robert Lynch
To reappoint the following individuals to the Municipal Broadband Committee for a one-year term: Joseph Chamberlin, Mark Day and Robert Lynch
The minutes name Richard G. Wells, Jr. as the mover, but Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Robert Lynch Mr. Wells moved to reappoint the following individuals to the Municipal Broadband Committee for a one-year term: Joseph Chamberlin, Mark Day and Robert Lynch. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted unanimously to reappoint Joseph Chamberlin, Mark Day and Robert Lynch to the Municipal Broadband Committee..” (second: Daley)
Appoint Michael Zullas to the Municipal Broadband Committee for a oneyear term
To appoint Michael Zullas to the Municipal Broadband Committee for a oneyear term
The minutes give the count (4-0-1) and name Richard G. Wells, Jr., but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only. The minutes name Richard G. Wells, Jr. as the mover, but Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Michael Zullas Mr. Wells moved to appoint Michael Zullas to the Municipal Broadband Committee for a oneyear term. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted (4-0-1) to appoint Mr. Zullas to the Municipal Broadband Committee. Mr. Wells abstained..” (second: Daley)
Approve a One-Day Liquor License to Cypress Catering located at 550 Adams St., Milton for Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 10AM-4PM for the Milton Garden Tour at Forbes House Museum (215 Adams St.,...
To approve a One-Day Liquor License to Cypress Catering located at 550 Adams St., Milton for Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 10AM-4PM for the Milton Garden Tour at Forbes House Museum (215 Adams St., Milton, MA)
The minutes say "The Board voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the One-Day Liquor License.", but 4 members were present for this vote (Benjamin D. Zoll, John C. Keohane, Meghan E. Haggerty and Winston A. Daley). Showing the count only. The minutes name Richard G. Wells, Jr. as the mover, but Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve a One-Day Liquor License to Cypress Catering located at 550 Adams St., Milton for Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 10AM-4PM for the Milton Garden Tour at Forbes House Museum (215 Adams St., Milton, MA). The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the One-Day Liquor License..” (second: Daley)
Approve the meeting minutes dated: April 8, 2025
To approve the meeting minutes dated: April 8, 2025
The minutes give the count (3-0-2) and name Meghan E. Haggerty and Winston A. Daley, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only. The minutes name Richard G. Wells, Jr. as the mover, but Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the meeting minutes dated: April 8, 2025. The motion was seconded by Chair Zoll. The Board voted (3-0-2) to approve the meeting minutes. Ms. Haggerty and Mr. Daley abstained..” (second: Zoll)
Adjourn from Open Session and enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining: Milton Clerical Unit of the Southeastern Public Employees Association Milton...
To adjourn from Open Session and enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining: 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 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 roll call lists Richard G. Wells, Jr., but the minutes show this member as not present (Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only. The minutes name Richard G. Wells, Jr. as the seconder, but Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Milton Library Association At 9:53PM, Chair Zoll moved to adjourn from Open Session and enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining: 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 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. Wells. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to enter Executive Session. KEOHANE: YES DALEY: YES HAGGERTY: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES.” (Motion: Zoll)
Adjourn from Open Session and enter into Executive Session to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Town Administrator), based on my belief that discussion of this matter in open...
To adjourn from Open Session and enter into Executive Session to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Town Administrator), 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 roll call lists Richard G. Wells, Jr., but the minutes show this member as not present (Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only. The minutes name Richard G. Wells, Jr. as the seconder, but Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Adjourn At 9:54PM, Chair Zoll moved to adjourn from Open Session and enter into Executive Session to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Town Administrator), 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. Wells. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to enter Executive Session. KEOHANE: YES DALEY: YES HAGGERTY: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL:YES.” (Motion: 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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