MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
July 8, 2025
6 recorded votes, 2 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.
Every vote, in order
Include a reservation of rights clause in a cover letter with the Town's MBTA Communities Act District Compliance Application
Following the discussion, the Board voted, and the motion did not prevail, (1-3).
Yes: KeohaneNo: Daley, Haggerty, ZollThe minutes say "He moved"; the sentence before names Mr. Keohane.
From the minutes
“He moved to include a reservation of rights clause in a cover letter with the Town's District Compliance Application. The motion was seconded by Chair Zoll. Chair Zoll did not share Mr. Keohane's sentiments but seconded the motion to allow further discussion. Chair Zoll noted that the circumstances have changed. Milton's classification has been confirmed as rapid transit in court verdicts. If the Town's status should change, there is nothing that can prevent Milton from amending its zoning bylaws. Ms. Haggerty shared a different perspective. A reservation of rights may jeopardize approval of the Town's District Compliance Application. We cannot anticipate how it will be interpreted by HLC. Mr. Daley reassured Mr. Keohane that it is not personal. The Board was not rejecting the reservation of rights because he (Mr. Keohane) suggested it. The Select Board discussed it, weighed the merits and agreed that a reservation of rights is not necessary. If the Town's classification is amended, Milton can update its zoning. Following the discussion, the Board voted, and the motion did not prevail, (1-3). Mr. Keohane voted in favor of the measure. Mr. Daley, Ms. Haggerty and Chair Zoll did not..” (Motion: Keohane, second: Zoll)
Approve submission of the MBTA Communities Act District Compliance Application
To approve submission of the MBTA Communities Act District Compliance Application
Yes: Daley, Haggerty, ZollNo: Keohane
From the minutes
“Mr. Daley moved to approve submission of the MBTA Communities Act District Compliance Application. The motion was seconded by Ms. Haggerty. The Board voted unanimously (3-1) to approve submission of the MBTA Communities Act District Compliance Application. Mr. Keohane did not support this motion. Ms. Haggerty commended Mr. Keohane for advocating on behalf of his constituents who did not support Milton's rapid transit classification..” (Motion: Daley, second: Haggerty)
Appoint Select Board Members Meghan Haggerty and Winston Daley to the Milton Budget Coordination Committee
To appoint Select Board Members Meghan Haggerty and Winston Daley to the Milton Budget Coordination Committee
From the minutes
“Chair Zoll moved to appoint Select Board Members Meghan Haggerty and Winston Daley to the Milton Budget Coordination Committee. The motion was seconded by John Keohane. The Board vote unanimously (4-0) in favor of these appointments..” (Motion: Zoll, second: Keohane)
Approve the contract with Capital Strategic Solutions for a Financial & Operational Review
To approve the contract with Capital Strategic Solutions for a Financial & Operational Review
From the minutes
“Ms. Haggerty moved to approve the contract with Capital Strategic Solutions for a Financial & Operational Review. The motion was seconded by Mr. Keohane. The Board voted unanimously (4-0) to approve the contract..” (Motion: Haggerty, second: Keohane)
Approve the Town Administrator's evaluation for Fiscal Year 2024
To approve the Town Administrator's evaluation for Fiscal Year 2024
From the minutes
“Chair Zoll moved to approve the Town Administrator's evaluation for Fiscal Year 2024. The motion was seconded by Ms. Haggerty. The Board voted unanimously (4-0) to approve the Town Administrator's FY24 evaluation..” (Motion: Zoll, second: Haggerty)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Adjourn At 9:30PM, Mr. Daley moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Ms. Haggerty. The Board voted unanimously to adjourn..” (Motion: Daley, second: Haggerty)
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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