MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
August 26, 2025
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Benjamin D. Zoll, Winston A. Daley, Meghan E. Haggerty, Richard G. Wells, Jr.
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Special Town Election date of November 4, 2025
To approve the Special Town Election date of November 4, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Special Town Election date of November 4, 2025. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted unanimously to approve the date of the Special Town Election..” (Motion: Wells, second: Daley)
Close the public hearing at 8:38PM
To close the public hearing at 8:38PM
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to close the public hearing at 8:38PM. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted unanimously to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Wells, second: Daley)
Approve Move to approve the application of Verizon Wireless for a Small Wireless Facility Installations on Thacher Street (Pole 18)
To approve Move to approve the application of Verizon Wireless for a Small Wireless Facility Installations on Thacher Street (Pole 18)
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve Move to approve the application of Verizon Wireless for a Small Wireless Facility Installations on Thacher Street (Pole 18). The motion was seconded by Ms. Haggerty. The Board voted unanimously to approve the application of Verizon Wireless for Small Wireless Facility Installations on pole 18..” (Motion: Wells, second: Haggerty)
Close the Warrant: reopen the Warrant
To reopen the Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to reopen the Warrant. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted unanimously to re-open the Warrant..” (Motion: Wells, second: Daley)
Include Article 7 as amended by Mr. Milano - General Bylaws Amendment: Chapter 105 Alcohol on Town Property in the Special Town Meeting Warrant dated October 27, 2025
To include Article 7 as amended by Mr. Milano - General Bylaws Amendment: Chapter 105 Alcohol on Town Property in the Special Town Meeting Warrant dated October 27, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to include Article 7 as amended by Mr. Milano - General Bylaws Amendment: Chapter 105 Alcohol on Town Property in the Special Town Meeting Warrant dated October 27, 2025. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted unanimously to include Article 7 as amended in the Special Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Wells, second: Daley)
Close the Warrant
To close the Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to close the Warrant. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted unanimously to re-open the Warrant..” (Motion: Wells, second: Daley)
Determines that the maximum useful life of capital equipment approved at the 2024 and 2025 Annual Town Meetings as displayed on the chart below in the column labeled: "Useful Life Vote at Town...
That the Select Board determines that the maximum useful life of capital equipment approved at the 2024 and 2025 Annual Town Meetings as displayed on the chart below in the column labeled: "Useful Life Vote at Town Meeting."
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved that the Select Board determines that the maximum useful life of capital equipment approved at the 2024 and 2025 Annual Town Meetings as displayed on the chart below in the column labeled: "Useful Life Vote at Town Meeting." The motion was seconded by Ms. Haggerty. The Board voted unanimously (4-0) to approve..” (Motion: Wells, second: Haggerty)
M to reappoint the following individuals to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for a one-year term: Amy Dexter, Thomas McCarthy, Elizabeth Carroll, Jim Davis, Johns Driscoll, John...
M to reappoint the following individuals to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for a one-year term: Amy Dexter, Thomas McCarthy, Elizabeth Carroll, Jim Davis, Johns Driscoll, John Folcarelli and Michael Hale
From the minutes
“Mr. Daley moved M to reappoint the following individuals to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for a one-year term: Amy Dexter, Thomas McCarthy, Elizabeth Carroll, Jim Davis, Johns Driscoll, John Folcarelli and Michael Hale. The motion was seconded by Chair Zoll. The Board voted unanimously to approve the reappointments to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee..” (Motion: Daley, second: Zoll)
Appoint Lorriane Dee to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for a one- year term
To appoint Lorriane Dee to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for a one- year term
From the minutes
“Mr. Daley moved to appoint Lorriane Dee to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for a one- year term. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Lorraine Dee to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee..” (Motion: Daley, second: Wells)
Appoint Brooke Plotkin to the Milton Cultural Council for a three-year term
To appoint Brooke Plotkin to the Milton Cultural Council for a three-year term
From the minutes
“Mr. Daley moved to appoint Brooke Plotkin to the Milton Cultural Council for a three-year term. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Brooke Plotkin to the Milton Cultural Council..” (Motion: Daley, second: Wells)
Appoint Helen Russell to the Shade Tree Advisory Committee for a one-year term
To appoint Helen Russell to the Shade Tree Advisory Committee for a one-year term
From the minutes
“Mr. Daley moved to appoint Helen Russell to the Shade Tree Advisory Committee for a one-year term. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Helen Russell to the Shade Tree Advisory Committee..” (Motion: Daley, second: Wells)
Approve the One-Day Liquor Licenses for Forbes House Museum: September 4, 2025 from 6PM-9PM for Barnfest, Trustees: September 6, 2025 from 3PM-5PM for Jazz Concert at Hutch and St. Agatha Parish:...
To approve the One-Day Liquor Licenses for Forbes House Museum: September 4, 2025 from 6PM-9PM for Barnfest, Trustees: September 6, 2025 from 3PM-5PM for Jazz Concert at Hutch and St. Agatha Parish: September 13, 2025 from 5:30PM-9PM for Parish Festival
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the One-Day Liquor Licenses for Forbes House Museum: September 4, 2025 from 6PM-9PM for Barnfest, Trustees: September 6, 2025 from 3PM-5PM for Jazz Concert at Hutch and St. Agatha Parish: September 13, 2025 from 5:30PM-9PM for Parish Festival. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted unanimously (4-0) to approve the one-day liquor licenses..” (Motion: Wells, second: Daley)
Approve the meeting minutes dated: May 21, 2025, June 10, 2025, June 16, 2025, June 17, 2025, June 20, 2025 and June 26, 2025
To approve the meeting minutes dated: May 21, 2025, June 10, 2025, June 16, 2025, June 17, 2025, June 20, 2025 and June 26, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the meeting minutes dated: May 21, 2025, June 10, 2025, June 16, 2025, June 17, 2025, June 20, 2025 and June 26, 2025. The motion was seconded by Ms. Haggerty. The Board voted unanimously to approve the meeting minutes for May 21, 2025, June 10, 2025, June 16, 2025, June 17, 2025, June 20, 2025 and June 26, 2025..” (Motion: Wells, second: Haggerty)
Approve the meeting minutes dated: May 13, 2025 and June 30, 2025
To approve the meeting minutes dated: May 13, 2025 and June 30, 2025
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
“Ms. Haggerty moved to approve the meeting minutes dated: May 13, 2025 and June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted to approve the meeting minutes for May 13, 2025 and June 30, 2025. Mr. Wells abstained..” (Motion: Haggerty, second: Daley)
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
From the minutes
“Milton Library Association At 9:47PM, 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 Board voted unanimously by roll call (4-0) to adjourn and enter Executive Session. Mr. Wells stated that we will recuse himself from the discussion regarding Milton Firefighters, Local 1116. DALEY: YES HAGGERTY: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES.” (Motion: Zoll)
Adjourn from Open Session and enter Executive Session to approve Executive Session Meeting Minutes dated: January 9, 2024, February 26, 2024, February 27, 2024, March 4, 2024, April 22, 2025, June...
To adjourn from Open Session and enter Executive Session to approve Executive Session Meeting Minutes dated: January 9, 2024, February 26, 2024, February 27, 2024, March 4, 2024, April 22, 2025, June 10, 2025, June 20, 2025, June 26, 2025 and to approve the release of all executive session meeting minutes related to Attorney General v
From the minutes
“Chair Zoll moved to adjourn from Open Session and enter Executive Session to approve Executive Session Meeting Minutes dated: January 9, 2024, February 26, 2024, February 27, 2024, March 4, 2024, April 22, 2025, June 10, 2025, June 20, 2025, June 26, 2025 and to approve the release of all executive session meeting minutes related to Attorney General v. the Town of Milton et. al., No. SJ-2024-0078 and SJC 13580 (Supreme Judicial Court, Suffolk County) and potential litigation regarding M.G.L. c. 40A §3A. The Select Board will not return to Open Session. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted unanimously by roll (4-0) call to adjourn and enter Executive Session. DALEY: YES HAGGERTY: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Wells)
Adjourn from Open Session and enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation regarding the Lower Gile Turf Field OADR Proceeding (OADR Docket No
To adjourn from Open Session and enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation regarding the Lower Gile Turf Field OADR Proceeding (OADR Docket No
From the minutes
“Chair Zoll moved to adjourn from Open Session and enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation regarding the Lower Gile Turf Field OADR Proceeding (OADR Docket No. WET-2025-004, 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 Mr. Wells. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (4-0) to adjourn and enter Executive Session. DALEY: YES HAGGERTY: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, 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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