MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
November 18, 2025
19 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Benjamin D. Zoll, Winston A. Daley, Meghan E. Haggerty, John E. Driscoll, Jr., Richard G. Wells, Jr.
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Ms. Haggerty recused herself at 7:04PM.
- Mr. Wells joined the meeting at 7:18PM on ZOOM.
- Ms. Haggerty recused herself from the discussion.
- Ms. Haggerty returned at 8:34PM.
Every vote, in order
Approve the FY'2026 stormwater rates
To approve the FY'2026 stormwater rates
From the minutes
“Mr. Daley moved to approve the FY'2026 stormwater rates. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the stormwater rates for FY'2026. WELLS: YES HAGGERTY: YES DRISCOLL: YES DALEY: YES ZOLL: YES.” (Motion: Daley, second: Wells)
Close the Public Hearing on Property Tax Classification
To close the Public Hearing on Property Tax Classification
From the minutes
“At 8:24PM, Chair Zoll moved to close the Public Hearing on Property Tax Classification. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to close the Public Hearing. WELLS: YES HAGGERTY: YES DRISCOLL: YES DALEY: YES ZOLL: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Wells)
That the Town of Milton adopt a minimum residential factor of 0.9771
That the Town of Milton adopt a minimum residential factor of 0.9771
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved that the Town of Milton adopt a minimum residential factor of 0.9771. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the tax classification for the Town of Milton for 2026. WELLS: YES HAGGERTY: YES DRISCOLL: YES DALEY: YES ZOLL: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Daley)
Approve the letter to the MBTA as presented
To approve the letter to the MBTA as presented
The minutes give the result as "The Board voted by roll call (5-0) to approve the letter to the MBTA.", but the roll call reads: Richard G. Wells, Jr. yes, John E. Driscoll, Jr. yes, Winston A. Daley yes, Benjamin D. Zoll yes. Showing the count only. Meghan E. Haggerty stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Following a brief discussion, Mr. Daley moved to approve the letter to the MBTA as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Driscoll. Mr. Wells offered a friendly amendment: request that the Chair sign the letter on behalf of the Board. The amendment was accepted by Mr. Daley and Mr. Driscoll. The Board voted by roll call (5-0) to approve the letter to the MBTA. WELLS: YES DRISCOLL: YES DALEY: YES ZOLL: YES.” (Motion: Daley, second: Driscoll)
Appoint John Driscoll to the Select Board Policy Committee
To appoint John Driscoll to the Select Board Policy Committee
Yes: Daley, Haggerty, Wells, ZollAbstained: Driscoll
From the minutes
“Chair Zoll moved to appoint John Driscoll to the Select Board Policy Committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted by roll call (4-0-1) to approve the committee appointment. Mr. Driscoll abstained from the vote. Mr. Driscoll noted that he would step down as the resident representative of the Capital Improvement Planning Committee. WELLS: YES HAGGERTY: YES DRISCOLL: ABSTAIN DALEY: YES ZOLL: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Daley)
Approve the Select Board's Goals
To approve the Select Board's Goals
The minutes give the result as "The Board voted by roll call (4-0-1) to approve the Select Board's goals.", but the roll call reads: Richard G. Wells, Jr. abstained, Meghan E. Haggerty yes, John E. Driscoll, Jr. abstained, Winston A. Daley yes, Benjamin D. Zoll yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Daley moved to approve the Select Board's Goals. The motion was seconded by Mr. Driscoll. The Board voted by roll call (4-0-1) to approve the Select Board's goals. WELLS: ABSTAIN HAGGERTY: YES DRISCOLL: ABSTAIN DALEY: YES ZOLL: YES.” (Motion: Daley, second: Driscoll)
Approve the 1st Reading of the Financial Policies
To approve the 1st Reading of the Financial Policies
From the minutes
“Mr. Daley moved to approve the 1st Reading of the Financial Policies. The motion was seconded by Mr. Driscoll. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the 1st Reading of the Financial Policies. WELLS: YES HAGGERTY: YES ZOLL: YES DRISCOLL: YES DALEY: YES.” (Motion: Daley, second: Driscoll)
Approve the amended letter to Verizon Wireless regarding areas of poor persistent service
To approve the amended letter to Verizon Wireless regarding areas of poor persistent service
From the minutes
“Mr. Daley moved to approve the amended letter to Verizon Wireless regarding areas of poor persistent service. The motion was seconded by Mr. Driscoll. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the letter to Verizon. WELLS: YES HAGGERTY: YES ZOLL: YES DRISCOLL: YES DALEY: YES.” (Motion: Daley, second: Driscoll)
Appoint David Cornish to the Milton Historical Commission for a three-year term
To appoint David Cornish to the Milton Historical Commission for a three-year term
From the minutes
“David Cornish Mr. Daley moved to appoint David Cornish to the Milton Historical Commission for a three-year term. The motion was seconded by Mr. Driscoll. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the appointment to the Historical Commission. WELLS: YES HAGGERTY: YES ZOLL: YES DRISCOLL: YES DALEY: YES.” (Motion: Daley, second: Driscoll)
Appoint Thomas Sharkey to the Equity and Justice for All Advisory Committee for a two-year term
To appoint Thomas Sharkey to the Equity and Justice for All Advisory Committee for a two-year term
From the minutes
“Thomas Sharkey Mr. Daley moved to appoint Thomas Sharkey to the Equity and Justice for All Advisory Committee for a two-year term. The motion was seconded by Mr. Driscoll. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the appointment to the Equity and Justice for All Advisory Committee. WELLS: YES HAGGERTY: YES ZOLL: YES DRISCOLL: YES DALEY: YES.” (Motion: Daley, second: Driscoll)
Approve the thank you letter to Colonel Mark Denton for participating in the Veterans Day Ceremony
To approve the thank you letter to Colonel Mark Denton for participating in the Veterans Day Ceremony
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the thank you letter to Colonel Mark Denton for participating in the Veterans Day Ceremony. The motion was seconded by Mr. Driscoll. The Select Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the thank you letter. WELLS: YES HAGGERTY: YES ZOLL: YES DRISCOLL: YES DALEY: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Driscoll)
Approve the request of the Milton Rotary Club to use the Town Green and Baron Hugo Gazebo for the Holiday Memorial Tree Program and Lighting Ceremony during the month of December
To approve the request of the Milton Rotary Club to use the Town Green and Baron Hugo Gazebo for the Holiday Memorial Tree Program and Lighting Ceremony during the month of December
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the request of the Milton Rotary Club to use the Town Green and Baron Hugo Gazebo for the Holiday Memorial Tree Program and Lighting Ceremony during the month of December. The motion was seconded by Ms. Haggerty. The Select Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the request of the Milton Rotary Club. WELLS: YES HAGGERTY: YES ZOLL: YES DRISCOLL: YES DALEY: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Haggerty)
Approve the meeting minutes dated October 7, 2025 and October 27, 2025
To approve the meeting minutes dated October 7, 2025 and October 27, 2025
Yes: Daley, Haggerty, Wells, ZollAbstained: Driscoll
From the minutes
“Mr. Daley moved to approve the meeting minutes dated October 7, 2025 and October 27, 2025. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Select Board voted unanimously by roll call (4-01) to approve the meeting minutes dated October 7th and October 27th. WELLS: YES HAGGERTY: YES ZOLL: YES DRISCOLL: ABSTAIN DALEY: YES.” (Motion: Daley, second: Wells)
Approve the meeting minutes dated October 28, 2025
To approve the meeting minutes dated October 28, 2025
Yes: Daley, Haggerty, ZollAbstained: Driscoll, Wells
From the minutes
“Mr. Daley moved to approve the meeting minutes dated October 28, 2025. The motion was seconded by Chair Zoll. The Select Board voted unanimously by roll call (3-0-2) to approve the meeting minutes dated October 28th. WELLS: ABSTAIN HAGGERTY: YES ZOLL: YES DRISCOLL: ABSTAIN DALEY: YES.” (Motion: Daley, second: Zoll)
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 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, Driscoll, Haggerty, ZollAbstained: Wells
From the minutes
“Milton Library Association At 9:47PM, Chair Zoll moved to 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. Driscoll. The Board voted by roll call (4-0-1) to enter Executive Session. WELLS: ABSTAIN HAGGERTY: YES ZOLL: YES DRISCOLL: YES DALEY: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Driscoll)
Enter Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (Quarry Hills) based on his belief that discussion of this matter in open session may have a detrimental...
To enter Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (Quarry Hills) based on his belief that discussion of this matter in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Select Board
Yes: Daley, Driscoll, Haggerty, ZollAbstained: Wells
From the minutes
“Chair Zoll moved to enter Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (Quarry Hills) based on his 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. Driscoll. The Board voted by roll call (4-0-1) to enter Executive Session. WELLS: ABSTAIN HAGGERTY: YES ZOLL: YES DRISCOLL: YES DALEY: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Driscoll)
Enter Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (Land off Gile Road) based on his belief that discussion of this matter in open session may have a...
To enter Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (Land off Gile Road) based on his belief that discussion of this matter in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Select Board
Yes: Daley, Driscoll, Haggerty, ZollAbstained: Wells
From the minutes
“Chair Zoll moved to enter Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (Land off Gile Road) based on his 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. Driscoll. The Board voted by roll call (4-0-1) to enter Executive Session. WELLS: ABSTAIN HAGGERTY: YES ZOLL: YES DRISCOLL: YES DALEY: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Driscoll)
Enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Johenning & Rowe v
To enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Johenning & Rowe v
Yes: Daley, Driscoll, Haggerty, ZollAbstained: Wells
From the minutes
“Chair Zoll moved to enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Johenning & Rowe v. Milton Planning Board et al., Norfolk Superior Court, 2582CV00293) based on his 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. Driscoll. The Board voted by roll call (4-0-1) to enter Executive Session. WELLS: ABSTAIN HAGGERTY: YES ZOLL: YES DRISCOLL: YES DALEY: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Driscoll)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Adjourn At 9:50PM, Mr. Daley moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Mr. Driscoll. The Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to adjourn. WELLS: YES HAGGERTY: YES ZOLL: YES DRISCOLL: YES DALEY: YES.” (Motion: Daley, second: Driscoll)
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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