MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
October 21, 2025
10 recorded votes, 2 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 at 8:51PM.
- Ms. Haggerty returned at 8:59PM.
Every vote, in order
Close the evidentiary portion of the public hearing
To close the evidentiary portion of the public hearing
From the minutes
“At 7:37PM, Mr. Wells moved to close the evidentiary portion of the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (4-0) to close the public hearing. WELLS: YES HAGGERTY: YES DALEY: YES ZOLL: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Daley)
Approve the Application of 10 Bassett St. LLC (d/b/a Marbella) for an all alcohol liquor license to be drunk on the premises located at 10 Bassett Street, Milton
To approve the Application of 10 Bassett St. LLC (d/b/a Marbella) for an all alcohol liquor license to be drunk on the premises located at 10 Bassett Street, Milton
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Application of 10 Bassett St. LLC (d/b/a Marbella) for an all alcohol liquor license to be drunk on the premises located at 10 Bassett Street, Milton. Chair Zoll offered a friendly amendment: subject to final approval of the variance granted by the Board of Appeals. Mr. Wells accepted the friendly amendment. The motion was seconded by Ms. Haggerty. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (4-0) to approve the application of 10 Bassett St. LLC (d/b/a Marbella) for an all alcohol liquor license to be drunk on the premises located at 10 Bassett Street, Milton. WELLS: YES HAGGERTY: YES DALEY: YES ZOLL: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Haggerty)
Close the public hearing on RCN's cable license renewal in the Town of Milton
To close the public hearing on RCN's cable license renewal in the Town of Milton
From the minutes
“At 8:49PM, Mr. Daley moved to close the public hearing on RCN's cable license renewal in the Town of Milton. The motion was seconded by Ms. Haggerty. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (4-0) to close the hearing. WELLS: YES HAGGERTY: YES DALEY: YES ZOLL: YES.” (Motion: Daley, second: Haggerty)
That the Milton Select Board hereby approved the proposed non-exclusive RCN renewal license effective November 1, 2025 following the expiration of the current license
That the Milton Select Board hereby approved the proposed non-exclusive RCN renewal license effective November 1, 2025 following the expiration of the current license
From the minutes
“Chair Zoll moved that the Milton Select Board hereby approved the proposed non-exclusive RCN renewal license effective November 1, 2025 following the expiration of the current license. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (4-0) to approve the RCN renewal license. WELLS: YES HAGGERTY: YES DALEY: YES ZOLL: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Wells)
Approve bringing the Hero Act property tax exemptions to May 2026 Annual Town Meeting
To approve bringing the Hero Act property tax exemptions to May 2026 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Haggerty move to recommend bringing the Hero Act property tax exemptions to May 2026 Annual Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Chair Zoll. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (4-0) to approve bringing the Hero Act property tax exemptions to May 2026 Annual Town Meeting. Chair Zoll offered a friendly amendment: If a Special Town Meeting is scheduled for February 2026, the Hero Act Article will be included in the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Ms. Haggerty had no objection. WELLS: YES DALEY: YES HAGGERTY: YES ZOLL: YES.” (Motion: Haggerty, second: Zoll)
Approve the Feasibility Study / Request for Proposals prepared by with Rhyne LLC and funded by the Library Trustees
To approve the Feasibility Study / Request for Proposals prepared by with Rhyne LLC and funded by the Library Trustees
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Feasibility Study / Request for Proposals prepared by with Rhyne LLC and funded by the Library Trustees. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted unanimously by roll call to approve the Feasibility Study / Request for Proposals. WELLS: YES HAGGERTY: YES DALEY: YES ZOLL: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Daley)
Appoint Paul Hogan to the Massport Community Advisory Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2026
To appoint Paul Hogan to the Massport Community Advisory Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2026
Yes: Daley, Wells, ZollAbstained: Haggerty
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to appoint Paul Hogan to the Massport Community Advisory Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded by Chair Zoll. The Board voted (3-0-1) to appoint Mr. Hogan to the Massport Community Advisory Committee. WELLS: YES HAGGERTY: ABSTAIN DALEY: YES ZOLL: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Zoll)
Approve a one day liquor license for the Forbes House Museum for Friday, November 13, 2025 from 6 pm to 8 pm for Adventures in Whiskey: A Global Tasting Experience
To approve a one day liquor license for the Forbes House Museum for Friday, November 13, 2025 from 6 pm to 8 pm for Adventures in Whiskey: A Global Tasting Experience
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve a one day liquor license for the Forbes House Museum for Friday, November 13, 2025 from 6 pm to 8 pm for Adventures in Whiskey: A Global Tasting Experience. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. He Board voted unanimously by roll call (4-0) to approve the one-day liquor license for Forbes House Museum. WELLS: YES HAGGERTY: YES DALEY: YES ZOLL: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Daley)
Adjourn enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining: Milton Clerical Unit of the Southeastern Public Employees Association Milton Professional Management...
To adjourn 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 his belief that discussion of this matter in open session may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Select Board
Yes: Daley, Haggerty, ZollAbstained: Wells
From the minutes
“Chair Zoll moved to adjourn 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 his 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. Daley. The Board voted by roll call (3-0-1) to enter Executive Session. DALEY: YES HAGGERTY: YES WELLS: ABSTAIN ZOLL: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Daley)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Adjourn At 10:12PM, Mr. Daley moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Chair Zoll. The Board voted unanimously to adjourn. DALEY: YES HAGGERTY: YES WELLS: YES ZOLL: YES.” (Motion: Daley, second: 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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