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July 22, 2025
2 meetings this evening, 12 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Milton Select Board · Special meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Note on these minutes: A separate 6:10 PM meeting to interview candidates for Town Counsel (Harrington Heep LLP and others), held before the regular meeting at 7:09 PM.
Present: Benjamin D. Zoll, Meghan E. Haggerty, Richard G. Wells, Jr.
Absent: John C. Keohane, Winston A. Daley
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“At 7:02PM, Mr. Wells moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Ms. Haggerty. The Board voted unanimously to adjourn..” (Motion: Wells, second: Haggerty)
Milton Select Board · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Benjamin D. Zoll, Meghan E. Haggerty, Richard G. Wells, Jr., Winston A. Daley
Absent: John C. Keohane
During the meeting:
- Ms. Haggerty recused herself from the discussion.
11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Appoint the following individuals to form an AdHOC committee to review and approve pilot measures for traffic mitigation on Route 28 in Milton: Myself, Ben Zoll, Richard Wells, John King, Nicholas...
To appoint the following individuals to form an AdHOC committee to review and approve pilot measures for traffic mitigation on Route 28 in Milton: Myself, Ben Zoll, Richard Wells, John King, Nicholas Milano and Marina Fernandes
Meghan E. Haggerty stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Following the discussion, Chair Zoll moved to appoint the following individuals to form an AdHOC committee to review and approve pilot measures for traffic mitigation on Route 28 in Milton: Myself, Ben Zoll, Richard Wells, John King, Nicholas Milano and Marina Fernandes. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted (3-0) to approve the Ad -Hoc Committee and its charge..” (Motion: Zoll, second: Wells)
Increase Disability Parking Violations (from $100 to $200) and Double Parking (from $25 to $50) to be effective August 1, 2025
To Increase Disability Parking Violations (from $100 to $200) and Double Parking (from $25 to $50) to be effective August 1, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells, then moved to Increase Disability Parking Violations (from $100 to $200) and Double Parking (from $25 to $50) to be effective August 1, 2025. The motion was seconded by Ms. Haggerty. The Board voted unanimously (4-0) to approve the increase in parking violations..” (Motion: Wells, second: Haggerty)
Refer, this request to the Affordable Housing Trust for review and consideration
To refer, this request to the Affordable Housing Trust for review and consideration
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to refer, this request to the Affordable Housing Trust for review and consideration. The motion was seconded by Chair Zoll. The Board voted unanimously (4-0) to refer the request for Winter Valley Building 6 Building Permit Fee Reduction to the Affordable Housing Trust..” (Motion: Wells, second: Zoll)
Appoint Leroy Walker to the Milton Budget Coordination Committee for a one-year term
To appoint Leroy Walker to the Milton Budget Coordination Committee for a one-year term
From the minutes
“Leroy Walker Mr. Wells moved to appoint Leroy Walker to the Milton Budget Coordination Committee for a one-year term. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted unanimously to approve the appointment..” (Motion: Wells, second: Daley)
Approve identified zones for potential future liquor licenses to be incorporated into House Bill 4089
To approve identified zones for potential future liquor licenses to be incorporated into House Bill 4089
The minutes print the count as "(30-1)". The minutes name Richard G. Wells, Jr. as abstaining but give no count and do not say how the others voted. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Daley moved to approve identified zones for potential future liquor licenses to be incorporated into House Bill 4089. The motion was seconded by Haggerty. The Board voted (30-1) to approve. Mr. Wells abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Daley, second: Haggerty)
Approve the recommendation made by the Town Administrator for Labor Counsel
To approve the recommendation made by the Town Administrator for Labor Counsel
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the recommendation made by the Town Administrator for Labor Counsel. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted unanimously (4-0) to approve the recommendation for Labor Counsel..” (Motion: Wells, second: Daley)
Include the following articles in the Special Town Meeting Warrant: Accept M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 57 and Amend the General Bylaws to allow denial or revocation of licenses, permits for failure...
To include the following articles in the Special Town Meeting Warrant: Accept M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 57 and Amend the General Bylaws to allow denial or revocation of licenses, permits for failure to pay municipal taxes or charges and Acceptance of M.G.L. Chapter 60, Section 3D (voluntary donations to elderly and disabled taxation fund)
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to include the following articles in the Special Town Meeting Warrant: Accept M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 57 and Amend the General Bylaws to allow denial or revocation of licenses, permits for failure to pay municipal taxes or charges and Acceptance of M.G.L. Chapter 60, Section 3D (voluntary donations to elderly and disabled taxation fund). The motion was seconded by Ms. Haggerty. The Board voted unanimously (4-0) to approve the articles for inclusion in the Warrant..” (Motion: Wells, second: Haggerty)
Accept the PILOT Gift Payments from Milton Academy to the Fire Department, Police Department, Library, and Teen Center
To accept the PILOT Gift Payments from Milton Academy to the Fire Department, Police Department, Library, and Teen Center
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to accept the PILOT Gift Payments from Milton Academy to the Fire Department, Police Department, Library, and Teen Center. The motion was seconded by Chair Zoll. The Board voted unanimously (4-0) to accept the PILOT Gift Payments from Milton Academy..” (Motion: Wells, second: Zoll)
Authorize the issuance of MWRA bonds in the amount of 1,275,000 for the MWRA Lead Service Line Replacement Project as outlined on the screen
To authorize the issuance of MWRA bonds in the amount of 1,275,000 for the MWRA Lead Service Line Replacement Project as outlined on the screen
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to authorize the issuance of MWRA bonds in the amount of 1,275,000 for the MWRA Lead Service Line Replacement Project as outlined on the screen. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted unanimously (4-0) to approve the issuance of MWRA bonds..” (Motion: Wells, second: Daley)
Approve the One-Day Liquor License-Eustis Estate located at 1424 Canton Ave
To approve the One-Day Liquor License-Eustis Estate located at 1424 Canton Ave
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the One-Day Liquor License-Eustis Estate located at 1424 Canton Ave. for August 17, 2025 from 5PM-7PM for Theater in the Opens presents As You Like it. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted unanimously (4-0) to approve the one-day liquor license..” (Motion: Wells, second: Daley)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Adjourn At 10:09PM, Mr. Daley moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted unanimously (4-0) to adjourn..” (Motion: Daley, second: Wells)
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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