MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
December 9, 2025
14 recorded votes, 12 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 from the discussion at 7:06PM.
- Ms. Haggerty returned at 7:08PM.
- Mr. Wells left the meeting at 8:02PM.
Every vote, in order
Approve Option II: No Left Turns onto Highland Street from Clifton Road, Martin Road, Buckingham Road and Spafford Road between 4PM6PM
To approve Option II: No Left Turns onto Highland Street from Clifton Road, Martin Road, Buckingham Road and Spafford Road between 4PM6PM
From the minutes
“Following the discussion, Mr. Wells moved to approve Option II: No Left Turns onto Highland Street from Clifton Road, Martin Road, Buckingham Road and Spafford Road between 4PM6PM. The motion was seconded by Ms. Haggerty. Mr. Zoll offered a friendly amendment: implement the no left turns as a pilot program until June 1, 2026. The friendly amendment was accepted by Mr. Wells and Ms. Haggerty. The Select Board voted unanimously by roll call (5-0) to approve the no left turn. WELLS: YES DRISCOLL: YES HAGGERTY: YES DALEY: YES ZOLL: YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Haggerty)
Approve the recommended changes to the Income Eligibility Requirements for the Senior Tax Work-Off Program
To approve the recommended changes to the Income Eligibility Requirements for the Senior Tax Work-Off Program
From the minutes
“Mr. Daley moved to approve the recommended changes to the Income Eligibility Requirements for the Senior Tax Work-Off Program. The motion was seconded by Mr. Driscoll. The Board voted by roll call (5-0) to approve. WELLS: YES DRISCOLL: YES HAGGERTY: YES DALEY: YES ZOLL: YES.” (Motion: Daley, second: Driscoll)
Approve the new financial policies and reserve policy after the second reading
To approve the new financial policies and reserve policy after the second reading
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Daley moved to approve the new financial policies and reserve policy after the second reading. The motion was seconded by Ms. Haggerty. The Board voted unanimously (4-0) to approve the new financial policies and reserve policy..” (Motion: Daley, second: Haggerty)
Approve the One- Day Liquor License for the Milton Art Center (334 Edge Hill Rd) dated February 6, 2026, from 6PM-9PM for First Friday February
To approve the One- Day Liquor License for the Milton Art Center (334 Edge Hill Rd) dated February 6, 2026, from 6PM-9PM for First Friday February
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Haggerty moved to approve the One- Day Liquor License for the Milton Art Center (334 Edge Hill Rd) dated February 6, 2026, from 6PM-9PM for First Friday February. The motion was seconded by Mr. Driscoll. The Board voted unanimously (4-0) to approve the one-day liquor license..” (Motion: Haggerty, second: Driscoll)
Approve the 2026 liquor license renewals (contingent upon the receipt of all necessary certificates required by Chapter 304 of the Acts of 2004 signed by the Building Inspector and the Fire...
To approve the 2026 liquor license renewals (contingent upon the receipt of all necessary certificates required by Chapter 304 of the Acts of 2004 signed by the Building Inspector and the Fire Department) as follows: Delaney Liquors, Inc
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair Zoll moved to approve the 2026 liquor license renewals (contingent upon the receipt of all necessary certificates required by Chapter 304 of the Acts of 2004 signed by the Building Inspector and the Fire Department) as follows: Delaney Liquors, Inc. - d/b/a East Milton Wine & Spirits, Inc Retail Package 368 Granite Avenue Store License Bin 98 LLC, d/b/a Craft & Cru - 25 Central Avenue Retail Package Store License The Fruit Center, Inc. - 10 Bassett Street Retail Package Store License Milton Housing Corporation - 1399 Blue Hill Avenue Restaurant License Milton Housing Corporation - 1372 Brush Hill Road Restaurant License 88 Wharf Hospitality, LLC, d/b/a Madre Osteria - 88 Wharf Street Restaurant License Welch Restaurant Management, LLC, d/b/a/ Abby Park - 550 Adams Street Restaurant License 556 Adams Street, LLC, d/b/a/ Novara - 556 Adams Street Restaurant License Milton's Opus, LLC d/b/a/ Steel and Rye - 95 Eliot Street Restaurant License Ho Jarn Inc. d/b/a Mr. Chan's - 534 Adams Street Restaurant License The motion was seconded by Ms. Haggerty. The Board voted unanimously (4-0) to approve the 2026 Liquor License Renewals..” (Motion: Zoll, second: Haggerty)
Approve the 2026 Sunday Opening Permit Renewals to sell alcohol between the hours of 10am-6pm for the businesses listed below: NPP, Inc., d/b/a Central Liquor Mart - 26 Central Avenue Delaney...
To approve the 2026 Sunday Opening Permit Renewals to sell alcohol between the hours of 10am-6pm for the businesses listed below: NPP, Inc., d/b/a Central Liquor Mart - 26 Central Avenue Delaney Liquors, Inc
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Daley moved to approve the 2026 Sunday Opening Permit Renewals to sell alcohol between the hours of 10am-6pm for the businesses listed below: NPP, Inc., d/b/a Central Liquor Mart - 26 Central Avenue Delaney Liquors, Inc. - d/b/a East Milton Wine & Spirits, Inc 368 Granite Avenue Bin 98 LLC, d/b/a Craft & Cru - 25 Central Avenue Sunday Opening Permit Sunday Opening Permit Sunday Opening Permit Sunday Opening Permit The Fruit Center, Inc. - 10 Bassett Street The motion was seconded by Mr. Driscoll. The Board voted unanimously (4-0) to approve the 2026 Sunday Opening Permits..” (Motion: Daley, second: Driscoll)
Approve the 2026 Entertainment License Renewals
To approve the 2026 Entertainment License Renewals.
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Haggerty Move to approve the 2026 Entertainment License Renewals as follows: Entertainment License Milton's Opus, LLC d/b/a/ Steel and Rye - 95 Eliot Street Entertainment License Welch Restaurant Management, LLC, d/b/a/ Abby Park - 550 Adams Street 556 Adams Street, LLC, d/b/a/ Novara - 556 Adams Street Entertainment License 88 Wharf Hospitality, LLC, d/b/a Madre Osteria - 88 Wharf Street Entertainment License Ho Jarn Inc. d/b/a Mr. Chan's - 534 Adams Street Entertainment License The motion was seconded by Chair Zoll. The Board voted unanimously (4-0) to approve the 2026 Entertainment License Renewals..” (Motion: Haggerty, second: Zoll)
Approve the renewal of Common Victualler Licenses for 2026 as follows: Bruegger's Enterprises, Inc d/b/a/ Bruegger's Bagels #3801 360 Granite Ave
To approve the renewal of Common Victualler Licenses for 2026 as follows: Bruegger's Enterprises, Inc d/b/a/ Bruegger's Bagels #3801 360 Granite Ave
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Driscoll moved to approve the renewal of Common Victualler Licenses for 2026 as follows: Bruegger's Enterprises, Inc d/b/a/ Bruegger's Bagels #3801 360 Granite Ave. Coffee Break Café, Inc. 24 Central Avenue El Barrio Mexican Grille 27 Central Ave. El Barrio Mexican Grille 537 Adams St Ho Jarn, Inc., d/b/a/ Mr. Chan's 534 Adams Street KME Milton, INC d/b/a Stevie's 22 Central Ave. Miltdun LLC, d/b/a Dunkin Donuts 545 Adams Street Milton Fuller Housing Corp. d/b/a/ Fuller Village 1399 Blue Hill Ave Milton Fuller Housing Corp. d/b/a/ Fuller Village 1372 Brush Hill Road Milton's Opus, LLC d/b/a/ Steel and Rye 95 Eliot Street Milton Sushi, Inc. d/b/a Ichiro 538A Adams Street Newcomb Farms 1130 Randolph Ave. PB Milton LLC, d//b/a Playa Bowls 532 Adams Street Revive & Co., Milton LLC 7 Pleasant Street Starbuck's Coffee #7565 552 Adams Street T & V Milton, LLC d/b/a Stella's Breakfast and Lunch 558 Adams Street 556 Adams Street, LLC d/b/a Novara 556 Adams Street Welch Restaurant Management, LLC, d/b/a/ Abby Park 550 Adams Street 88 Wharf Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Madre Osteria 88 Wharf Street Wollaston Golf Club 999 Randolph Ave. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted unanimously to approve the 2026 Common Victualler License Renewals..” (Motion: Driscoll, second: Daley)
Approve the Class II Dealer License Renewal for 2026 for: RBM Motor Masters, Inc
To approve the Class II Dealer License Renewal for 2026 for: RBM Motor Masters, Inc
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Haggerty moved to approve the Class II Dealer License Renewal for 2026 for: RBM Motor Masters, Inc. d/b/a Milton Auto Repair located at 944 Canton Ave., Milton, MA Imperium Automotive LLC d/b/a S& E Automotive located at 131 Brook Road, Milton, MA. The motion was seconded by Chair Zoll. The Board voted unanimously to approve the 2026 Class II Dealer License Renewals..” (Motion: Haggerty, second: Zoll)
Appoint Debra Fridrocki as an Associate Member of the Council on Aging for a one-year term
To appoint Debra Fridrocki as an Associate Member of the Council on Aging for a one-year term
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Debra Fidrocki Ms. Haggerty moved to appoint Debra Fridrocki as an Associate Member of the Council on Aging for a one-year term. The motion was seconded by Mr. Driscoll. The Board voted unanimously (4-0) to approve the appointment to the Council on Aging..” (Motion: Haggerty, second: Driscoll)
Appoint Amy Robins and Judith Steele to the Taxation Aid Committee for a one-year term
To appoint Amy Robins and Judith Steele to the Taxation Aid Committee for a one-year term
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Judith Steele Mr. Daley moved to appoint Amy Robins and Judith Steele to the Taxation Aid Committee for a one-year term. The motion was seconded by Mr. Driscoll. The Board voted unanimously (4-0) to approve the appointments to the Taxation Aid Committee..” (Motion: Daley, second: Driscoll)
Approve the meeting minutes dated October 21, 2025
To approve the meeting minutes dated October 21, 2025
Yes: Daley, Haggerty, ZollAbstained: DriscollRichard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Daley moved to approve the meeting minutes dated October 21, 2025. The motion was seconded by Ms. Haggetty. The Board voted (3-0-1) to approve the meeting minutes. Mr. Driscoll abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Daley)
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
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Milton Library Association At 8:30PM, 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 Ms. Haggerty. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to enter Executive Session. HAGGERTY: YES DRISCOLL: YES DALEY: YES ZOLL: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, second: Haggerty)
Enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Town of Milton v
To enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Town of Milton v
Richard G. Wells, Jr. had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair Zoll moved to enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Town of Milton v. John A. Irwin, Jr., Trustee of The Fairfax Road Realty Trust, et al., No. 24 TL 000716), 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 Ms. Haggerty. The Board voted by roll call (4-0) to enter Executive Session. HAGGERTY: YES DRISCOLL: YES DALEY: YES ZOLL: YES.” (Motion: Zoll, 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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