MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
September 9, 2025
22 recorded votes, 4 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
During the meeting:
- Ms. Haggerty recused herself from the discussion Randolph Ave/Route 28 Road Diet Pilot.
- Ms. Hagerty returned at 9:47PM.
Every vote, in order
Appoint KP Law, P.C. for Town Counsel Services in Milton, MA, subject to fee negotiations and approval of a letter of engagement by the Select Board
To appoint KP Law, P.C. for Town Counsel Services in Milton, MA, subject to fee negotiations and approval of a letter of engagement by the Select Board
From the minutes
“Following their discussion, Mr. Wells moved to appoint KP Law, P.C. for Town Counsel Services in Milton, MA, subject to fee negotiations and approval of a letter of engagement by the Select Board. The motion was seconded by Chair Zoll. The Board voted unanimously (4-0) to approve..” (Motion: Wells, second: Zoll)
Recess for a meeting of the Governor Stoughton Trustees
To recess for a meeting of the Governor Stoughton Trustees
From the minutes
“At 8:41PM, Chair Zoll moved to recess for a meeting of the Governor Stoughton Trustees. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted unanimously (4-0) to recess for a meeting of the Governor Stoughton Trustees..” (Motion: Zoll, second: Wells)
Approve the FY'2026 water and sewer rates
To approve the FY'2026 water and sewer rates
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the FY'2026 water and sewer rates. The motion was seconded by Ms. Haggerty. The Board voted unanimously (4-0), to approve the water and sewer rates for FY'2026..” (Motion: Wells, second: Haggerty)
Approve the Special Town Election Warrant, dated: November 4, 2025
To approve the Special Town Election Warrant, dated: November 4, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Special Town Election Warrant, dated: November 4, 2025. The motion was seconded by Ms. Haggerty. The Board voted unanimously (4-0) to approve the Special Town Election Warrant..” (Motion: Wells, second: Haggerty)
Vote in accordance to the motion as it appears on the screen and detailed in the Select Board packet
That the Select Board vote in accordance to the motion as it appears on the screen and detailed in the Select Board packet
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved that the Select Board vote in accordance to the motion as it appears on the screen and detailed in the Select Board packet. The motion was seconded by Ms. Haggerty. The Board voted unanimously to approve..” (Motion: Wells, second: Haggerty)
Approve the land transfer
To approve the land transfer.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved hat the Select Board hereby determines, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 40, § 15A, that the property more particularly described on Exhibit "A" ("Property") attached hereto is no longer needed for the purposes for which the Select Board has held it, and that the Property shall be transferred to the Town of Milton Parks and Recreation Department, and further that the Select Board authorize the recording of a Deed together with a Certification of this Vote to be recorded with the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds evidencing the transfer of said Property to the Town of Milton Parks and Recreation Department, all pursuant to and for the purposes described in Article 34 of the Town of Milton 2022 Annual Town Meeting and Chapter 147 of the Acts of 2024. The motion was seconded Ms. Haggerty. The Board voted unanimously (4-0) to approve the land transfer..” (Motion: Wells)
That to the extent required under M.G.L. c
That to the extent required under M.G.L. c
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved that to the extent required under M.G.L. c. 40, § 15A, the Select Board hereby determines that it no longer needs to have charge of the property more particularly described on Exhibit "A" ("Property") attached hereto, and that the Property shall be transferred to the Town of Milton Conservation Commission, and further that the Select Board authorize the recording of a Deed together with a Certification of this Vote to be recorded with the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds evidencing the transfer of said Property to the Town of Milton Conservation Commission, all pursuant to and for the purposes described in Article 34 of the Town of Milton 2022 Annual Town Meeting and Chapter 147 of the Acts of 2024. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted unanimously (4-0) to approve the land transfer..” (Motion: Wells, second: Daley)
Approve the Easement Location and Abandonment Agreement (259 Central Ave)
To approve the Easement Location and Abandonment Agreement (259 Central Ave)
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Easement Location and Abandonment Agreement (259 Central Ave). The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted unanimously (4-0) to approve Easement Location and Abandonment Agreement for 259 Central Ave..” (Motion: Wells, second: Daley)
Approve the Common Victualler License for Milton Sushi, Inc., d/b/a Ichiro located at 538A Adams St., Milton, MA
To approve the Common Victualler License for Milton Sushi, Inc., d/b/a Ichiro located at 538A Adams St., Milton, MA
The minutes say "The Board voted unanimously (4-0) to approve the Common Victualler License for Milton Sushi, Inc., d/b/a Ichiro At 9:42PM, Ms. Haggerty recused herself from the discussion Randolph Ave/Route 28 Road Diet Pilot.", but 3 members were present for this vote (Benjamin D. Zoll, Winston A. Daley and Richard G. Wells, Jr.). Showing the count only. Meghan E. Haggerty stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Common Victualler License for Milton Sushi, Inc., d/b/a Ichiro located at 538A Adams St., Milton, MA. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted unanimously (4-0) to approve the Common Victualler License for Milton Sushi, Inc., d/b/a Ichiro At 9:42PM, Ms. Haggerty recused herself from the discussion Randolph Ave/Route 28 Road Diet Pilot..” (Motion: Wells, second: Daley)
Approve the Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation
To approve the Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells read aloud and moved to approve the Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation. The motion was seconded by Ms. Haggerty. The Board voted unanimously (4-0) to approve the Proclamation..” (Motion: Wells, second: Haggerty)
Approve the application from Bao Qui of the Milton Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Neighbors Group to use the Town Green and Baron Hugo Gazebo on October 4, 2025 from 4PM-7PM for the...
To approve the application from Bao Qui of the Milton Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Neighbors Group to use the Town Green and Baron Hugo Gazebo on October 4, 2025 from 4PM-7PM for the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the application from Bao Qui of the Milton Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Neighbors Group to use the Town Green and Baron Hugo Gazebo on October 4, 2025 from 4PM-7PM for the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. The motion was seconded by Ms. Haggerty. The Board voted unanimously to approve the use the Town Green and Baron Hugo Gazebo..” (Motion: Wells, second: Haggerty)
Reappoint the following individuals to the Open Space and recreation Planning Committee for a one-year term: Mark Boyle, Kristin Downey and Becky Simonds
To reappoint the following individuals to the Open Space and recreation Planning Committee for a one-year term: Mark Boyle, Kristin Downey and Becky Simonds
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to reappoint the following individuals to the Open Space and recreation Planning Committee for a one-year term: Mark Boyle, Kristin Downey and Becky Simonds. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted unanimously to approve the appointments..” (Motion: Wells, second: Daley)
Appoint Carolyn Cahill to the Open Space and recreation Planning Committee for a one-year term
To appoint Carolyn Cahill to the Open Space and recreation Planning Committee for a one-year term
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to appoint Carolyn Cahill to the Open Space and recreation Planning 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)
Appoint Thato Mwosa to the Milton Cultural Council the for a three-year term
To appoint Thato Mwosa to the Milton Cultural Council the for a three-year term
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to appoint Thato Mwosa to the Milton Cultural Council the for a three-year term. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted unanimously to approve the appointment..” (Motion: Wells, second: Daley)
Appoint Colleen Olson to the Payment in Lieu of Taxes Committee for a oneyear term
To appoint Colleen Olson to the Payment in Lieu of Taxes Committee for a oneyear term
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to appoint Colleen Olson to the Payment in Lieu of Taxes Committee for a oneyear term. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted unanimously to approve the appointment..” (Motion: Wells, second: Daley)
Reappoint Anna Morgan-Barsamian to the Climate Action Planning Committee as an Associate Member for a one-year term
To reappoint Anna Morgan-Barsamian to the Climate Action Planning Committee as an Associate Member for a one-year term
From the minutes
“Member Mr. Wells moved to reappoint Anna Morgan-Barsamian to the Climate Action Planning Committee as an Associate Member for a one-year term. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted unanimously to approve the appointment..” (Motion: Wells, second: Daley)
Reappoint J. Hale Smith to the Climate Action Planning Committee as an Associate Member for a one-year term
To reappoint J. Hale Smith to the Climate Action Planning Committee as an Associate Member for a one-year term
From the minutes
“Member Mr. Wells moved to reappoint J. Hale Smith to the Climate Action Planning Committee as an Associate Member 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 the meeting minutes dates July 8, 2025
To approve the meeting minutes dates July 8, 2025
Yes: Daley, Haggerty, ZollAbstained: Wells
From the minutes
“Chair Zoll moved to approve the meeting minutes dates July 8, 2025. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted to approve (3-0-1) the meeting minutes. Mr. Wells abstained..” (Motion: Zoll, second: Wells)
Approve the meeting minutes dated July 22, 2025 -Interview w/Harrington Heep LLP
To approve the meeting minutes dated July 22, 2025 -Interview w/Harrington Heep LLP
Yes: Haggerty, Wells, ZollAbstained: Daley
From the minutes
“Chair Zoll moved to approve the meeting minutes dated July 22, 2025 -Interview w/Harrington Heep LLP. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted to approve (3-0-1) the meeting minutes. Mr. Daley abstained..” (Motion: Zoll, second: Wells)
Approve the meeting minutes dated July 22, 2025
To approve the meeting minutes dated July 22, 2025
From the minutes
“Chair Zoll moved to approve the meeting minutes dated July 22, 2025. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted unanimously to approve the meeting minutes..” (Motion: Zoll, second: Wells)
Approve the meeting minutes dated July 30, 2025
To approve the meeting minutes dated July 30, 2025
Yes: Daley, Wells, ZollAbstained: Haggerty
From the minutes
“Chair Zoll moved to approve the meeting minutes dated July 30, 2025. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted to approve (3-0-1) the meeting minutes. Ms. Haggerty abstained..” (Motion: Zoll, second: Wells)
Adjourn from Open Session and enter Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (Quarry Hills) based on my belief that discussion of this matter in open...
To adjourn from Open Session and enter Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (Quarry Hills) based on my belief that discussion of this matter in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Adjourn At: 10:03PM, Chair Zoll moved to adjourn from Open Session and enter Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (Quarry Hills) based on my belief that discussion of this matter in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating 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 to enter Executive Session. WELLS: YES HAGGERTY: YES DALEY: 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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