MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
October 27, 2025
12 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
During the meeting:
- Mr. Wells joined the meeting at 6:50PM.
Every vote, in order
Support the application of the Milton Farmers Market and Friends of Milton Recreation for Community Preservation Act funding in the amount of $750,000 for constructions costs associated with the...
To support the application of the Milton Farmers Market and Friends of Milton Recreation for Community Preservation Act funding in the amount of $750,000 for constructions costs associated with the Wharf Park Renovation Project
From the minutes
“Following a brief discussion, Mr. Wells moved to support the application of the Milton Farmers Market and Friends of Milton Recreation for Community Preservation Act funding in the amount of $750,000 for constructions costs associated with the Wharf Park Renovation Project. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted unanimously to support the application for Community Preservation Act funding in the amount of $750,000 for the Wharf Park Renovation Project..” (Motion: Wells, second: Daley)
Approve Article 1: Amend Fiscal Year 2026 General Government Appropriations (Election and Registration Appropriation)
To approve Article 1: Amend Fiscal Year 2026 General Government Appropriations (Election and Registration Appropriation)
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve Article 1: Amend Fiscal Year 2026 General Government Appropriations (Election and Registration Appropriation). The motion was seconded by Ms. Haggerty. The Board voted unanimously in favor of this Article. ii..” (Motion: Wells, second: Haggerty)
Approve Article 2: Accept M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 57 and Amend the General Bylaws
To approve Article 2: Accept M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 57 and Amend the General Bylaws
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve Article 2: Accept M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 57 and Amend the General Bylaws. The motion was seconded by Ms. Haggerty. The Board voted unanimously in favor of this Article. iii..” (Motion: Wells, second: Haggerty)
Approve Article 3: Accept M.G.L. Chapter 60, Section 3D
To approve Article 3: Accept M.G.L. Chapter 60, Section 3D
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve Article 3: Accept M.G.L. Chapter 60, Section 3D. The motion was seconded by Ms. Haggerty. The Board voted unanimously in favor of this Article. iv..” (Motion: Wells, second: Haggerty)
Approve Article 4: Community-wide Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Goals
To approve Article 4: Community-wide Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Goals
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve Article 4: Community-wide Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Goals. The motion was seconded by Ms. Haggerty. The Board voted unanimously in favor of this Article..” (Motion: Wells, second: Haggerty)
Approve Article 5 as written: Report and Recommendation of the Master Plan Implementation Committee, with exception of the Warrant Committee's recommendation to require the Committee to report to...
To approve Article 5 as written: Report and Recommendation of the Master Plan Implementation Committee, with exception of the Warrant Committee's recommendation to require the Committee to report to the Select Board and Planning Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve Article 5 as written: Report and Recommendation of the Master Plan Implementation Committee, with exception of the Warrant Committee's recommendation to require the Committee to report to the Select Board and Planning Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted unanimously in favor of this Article. vi..” (Motion: Wells, second: Daley)
Approve Article 6: Amend Chapter 147 of the Acts of 2024 regarding the land transfers for the potential school project
To approve Article 6: Amend Chapter 147 of the Acts of 2024 regarding the land transfers for the potential school project
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 Article 6: Amend Chapter 147 of the Acts of 2024 regarding the land transfers for the potential school project. The motion was seconded by Ms. Haggerty. The Board voted in favor of this Article. Mr. Wells abstained. vii..” (Motion: Daley, second: Haggerty)
Amend the Warrant Committee's recommendation to include the original language submitted by the Select Board for Article 7: General Bylaws Amendment: Alcohol on Town Land
To amend the Warrant Committee's recommendation to include the original language submitted by the Select Board for Article 7: General Bylaws Amendment: Alcohol on Town Land
From the minutes
“Following the discussion, Mr. Wells moved to amend the Warrant Committee's recommendation to include the original language submitted by the Select Board for Article 7: General Bylaws Amendment: Alcohol on Town Land. The motion was seconded by. Ms. Haggerty The Board voted unanimously to amend the Warrant Committee's recommendation to include the original language submitted by the Select Board for Article 7: General Bylaws Amendment: Alcohol on Town Land. viii..” (Motion: Wells)
Approve Article 8: General Bylaws Amendment: Light Trespass and the Appeals Review Process recommended by the Warrant Committee
To approve Article 8: General Bylaws Amendment: Light Trespass and the Appeals Review Process recommended by the Warrant Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve Article 8: General Bylaws Amendment: Light Trespass and the Appeals Review Process recommended by the Warrant Committee. The motion was seconded by Ms. Haggerty. The Board voted unanimously in favor of this Article. ix..” (Motion: Wells, second: Haggerty)
Approve Article 9: Zoning Bylaws Amendment: §275-20 Traffic Impact mitigation
To approve Article 9: Zoning Bylaws Amendment: §275-20 Traffic Impact mitigation
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve Article 9: Zoning Bylaws Amendment: §275-20 Traffic Impact mitigation. The motion was seconded by Chair Zoll. The Board voted unanimously to approve the Article..” (Motion: Wells, second: Zoll)
Approve the one-day liquor license application for the Milton Art Center located at 334 Edge Hill Road on November 7, 2025 6PM-9PM- First Friday - Art Exhibit and Local Music
To approve the one-day liquor license application for the Milton Art Center located at 334 Edge Hill Road on November 7, 2025 6PM-9PM- First Friday - Art Exhibit and Local Music
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the one-day liquor license application for the Milton Art Center located at 334 Edge Hill Road on November 7, 2025 6PM-9PM- First Friday - Art Exhibit and Local Music. The motion was seconded by Ms. Haggerty. The Board voted unanimously to approve the one-day liquor license..” (Motion: Wells, second: Haggerty)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Adjourn At 7:19PM, Mr. Wells moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Ms. Haggerty. The Board voted unanimously to adjourn..” (Motion: Wells, 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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