MassVoter.com← Milton Select BoardMilton Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
August 4, 2026
18 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Winston A. Daley, Meghan E. Haggerty, Peter C. Obersheimer, John E. Driscoll, Jr., Megan K. Nolan
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Mr. Driscoll exited the meeting with the intention of rejoining remotely via Zoom.
- Mr. Driscoll rejoined the meeting remotely via Zoom.
Every vote, in order
Include in the Special Town Meeting Warrant, the Article, "To Establish a Milton Village Local Historic District."
To include in the Special Town Meeting Warrant, the Article, "To Establish a Milton Village Local Historic District."
Yes: ObersheimerNo: Driscoll, Haggerty, NolanAbstained: Daley
From the minutes
“Following the discussion, Mr. Obersheimer moved to include in the Special Town Meeting Warrant, the Article, "To Establish a Milton Village Local Historic District." The motion was seconded by Mr. Driscoll but failed by a roll call vote, (1-3-1). DRISCOLL: NO OBERSHEIMER: YES NOLAN: NO HAGGERTY: NO DALEY: ABSTAIN.” (Motion: Obersheimer, second: Driscoll)
Approve the Recommendation of the Audit Committee for an Audit Firm for Fiscal Years 2027, 2028, and 2029
To approve the Recommendation of the Audit Committee for an Audit Firm for Fiscal Years 2027, 2028, and 2029
John E. Driscoll, Jr. had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Obersheimer moved to approve the Recommendation of the Audit Committee for an Audit Firm for Fiscal Years 2027, 2028, and 2029. The motion was seconded by Ms. Nolan and passed by roll call vote, (4-0). OBERSHEIMER: YES NOLAN: YES HAGGERTY: YES DALEY: YES.” (Motion: Obersheimer, second: Nolan)
Approve the FY'2027 water and sewer rates
To approve the FY'2027 water and sewer rates
John E. Driscoll, Jr. had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Nolan moved to approve the FY'2027 water and sewer rates. The motion was seconded by Ms. Haggerty and passed by roll call vote, (4-0). OBERSHEIMER: YES NOLAN: YES HAGGERTY: YES DALEY: YES.” (Motion: Nolan, second: Haggerty)
Approve the following warrant Articles for inclusion in the Special Town Meeting Warrant: o o o o o o Appropriation for Water Main Replacements Appropriate Surplus Bond Proceeds to Capital...
To approve the following warrant Articles for inclusion in the Special Town Meeting Warrant: o o o o o o Appropriation for Water Main Replacements Appropriate Surplus Bond Proceeds to Capital Projects FY2027 Budget Appropriations Community Preservation Committee Project Appropriations Labouré College Acquisition and Appropriation School Building Committee Appropriation o Amend Zoning Bylaws Chapter 275-3.25 MBTA Communities Multi-family Overlay District regarding affordability requirements
From the minutes
“Ms. Nolan moved to approve the following warrant Articles for inclusion in the Special Town Meeting Warrant: o o o o o o Appropriation for Water Main Replacements Appropriate Surplus Bond Proceeds to Capital Projects FY2027 Budget Appropriations Community Preservation Committee Project Appropriations Labouré College Acquisition and Appropriation School Building Committee Appropriation o Amend Zoning Bylaws Chapter 275-3.25 MBTA Communities Multi-family Overlay District regarding affordability requirements The motion was seconded by Ms. Haggerty and passed unanimously for a roll call vote, (5-0). DRISCOLL: YES OBERSHEIMER: YES NOLAN: YES HAGGERTY: YES DALEY: YES.” (Motion: Nolan, second: Haggerty)
Determines that the maximum useful life of capital equipment approved at the 2026 Annual Town Meetings shall be displayed on the chart below in the column labeled: "Useful Life Vote at Town Meeting."
That the Select Board determines that the maximum useful life of capital equipment approved at the 2026 Annual Town Meetings shall be displayed on the chart below in the column labeled: "Useful Life Vote at Town Meeting."
From the minutes
“Ms. Haggerty moved that the Select Board determines that the maximum useful life of capital equipment approved at the 2026 Annual Town Meetings shall be displayed on the chart below in the column labeled: "Useful Life Vote at Town Meeting." The motion was seconded by Ms. Nolan and passed unanimously by roll call vote, (5-0). DRISCOLL: YES OBERSHEIMER: YES NOLAN: YES HAGGERTY: YES DALEY: YES.” (Motion: Haggerty, second: Nolan)
Approve the State Primary Election Warrant dated: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
To approve the State Primary Election Warrant dated: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
From the minutes
“Ms. Nolan moved to approve the State Primary Election Warrant dated: Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The motion was seconded by Ms. Haggerty and passed unanimously by roll call (5-0). DRISCOLL: YES OBERSHEIMER: YES NOLAN: YES HAGGERTY: YES DALEY: YES.” (Motion: Nolan, second: Haggerty)
Approve the Bicycle Advisory Committee Composition, Charge, and Term
To approve the Bicycle Advisory Committee Composition, Charge, and Term
The minutes give the result as "The motion was seconded by Ms. Nolan and passed unanimously by roll call vote, (5-0).", but the roll call reads: John E. Driscoll, Jr. abstained, Peter C. Obersheimer yes, Megan K. Nolan yes, Meghan E. Haggerty yes, Winston A. Daley yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Obersheimer moved to approve the Bicycle Advisory Committee Composition, Charge, and Term. The motion was seconded by Ms. Nolan and passed unanimously by roll call vote, (5-0). DRISCOLL: ABSTAIN OBERSHEIMER: YES NOLAN: YES HAGGERTY: YES DALEY: YES.” (Motion: Obersheimer, second: Nolan)
Appoint the following individuals to the Bicycle Advisory Committee for oneyear terms: Echo Bergquist, Richard Bourque and Shelly Woolf to a one-year term
To appoint the following individuals to the Bicycle Advisory Committee for oneyear terms: Echo Bergquist, Richard Bourque and Shelly Woolf to a one-year term
The minutes give the result as "The motion was seconded by Ms. Nolan and passed unanimously by roll call vote, (5-0).", but the roll call reads: John E. Driscoll, Jr. abstained, Peter C. Obersheimer yes, Megan K. Nolan yes, Meghan E. Haggerty yes, Winston A. Daley yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Obersheimer moved to appoint the following individuals to the Bicycle Advisory Committee for oneyear terms: Echo Bergquist, Richard Bourque and Shelly Woolf to a one-year term. The motion was seconded by Ms. Nolan and passed unanimously by roll call vote, (5-0). DRISCOLL: ABSTAIN OBERSHEIMER: YES NOLAN: YES HAGGERTY: YES DALEY: YES.” (Motion: Obersheimer, second: Nolan)
Appoint Georgia Lee to the Conservation Commission to complete the final year of Ms. Beattie's unexpired three-year term
To appoint Georgia Lee to the Conservation Commission to complete the final year of Ms. Beattie's unexpired three-year term
Yes: Daley, Driscoll, NolanNo: Haggerty, Obersheimer
From the minutes
“Conservation Commission Appointment Mr. Driscoll moved to appoint Georgia Lee to the Conservation Commission to complete the final year of Ms. Beattie's unexpired three-year term. The motion was seconded by Ms. Nolan. Following a brief discussion regarding the candidates, the motion and passed by roll call vote, (3-2). DRISCOLL: YES OBERSHEIMER: NO NOLAN: YES HAGGERTY: NO DALEY: YES.” (Motion: Driscoll, second: Nolan)
Reappoint the following individuals to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for a one-year term: Elizabeth Carroll, Amy Dexter, John Folcarelli, Michael Hale and Robert Hiss
To reappoint the following individuals to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for a one-year term: Elizabeth Carroll, Amy Dexter, John Folcarelli, Michael Hale and Robert Hiss
From the minutes
“Ms. Nolan moved to reappoint the following individuals to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee for a one-year term: Elizabeth Carroll, Amy Dexter, John Folcarelli, Michael Hale and Robert Hiss. The motion was seconded by Mr. Obersheimer and passed unanimously by roll call vote, (5-0)..” (Motion: Nolan, second: Obersheimer)
Appoint John Driscoll, as the Select Board Liaison to the Fire Station Building Committee
To appoint John Driscoll, as the Select Board Liaison to the Fire Station Building Committee
Yes: Daley, Haggerty, Nolan, ObersheimerAbstained: Driscoll
From the minutes
“Fire Station Building Committee Mr. Obersheimer moved to appoint John Driscoll, as the Select Board Liaison to the Fire Station Building Committee. The motion was seconded by Ms. Nolan and passed by roll call vote, (4-0-1). DRISCOLL: ABSTAIN OBERSHEIMER: YES NOLAN: YES HAGGERTY: YES DALEY: YES.” (Motion: Obersheimer, second: Nolan)
Appoint Liveda Johnson to the Trustees of the Affordable Housing Trust for a one-year term
To appoint Liveda Johnson to the Trustees of the Affordable Housing Trust for a one-year term
From the minutes
“Mr. Obersheimer moved to appoint Liveda Johnson to the Trustees of the Affordable Housing Trust for a one-year term. The motion was seconded by Ms. Nolan and passed unanimously by roll call vote, (5-0). DRISCOLL: YES OBERSHEIMER: YES NOLAN: YES HAGGERTY: YES DALEY: YES.” (Motion: Obersheimer, second: Nolan)
Appoint Mary Kirby, as a Tenant Member, to the Milton Housing Authority Board for a five-year term
To appoint Mary Kirby, as a Tenant Member, to the Milton Housing Authority Board for a five-year term
From the minutes
“Chair Daley moved to appoint Mary Kirby, as a Tenant Member, to the Milton Housing Authority Board for a five-year term. The motion was seconded by Ms. Nolan and passed unanimously by roll call vote, (5-0). DRISCOLL: YES OBERSHEIMER: YES NOLAN: YES HAGGERTY: YES DALEY: YES.” (Motion: Daley, second: Nolan)
Appoint and reappoint the Election Officers maintained by the Town Clerk and on file in the Town Clerk's office
To appoint and reappoint the Election Officers maintained by the Town Clerk and on file in the Town Clerk's office
From the minutes
“Ms. Haggerty moved to appoint and reappoint the Election Officers maintained by the Town Clerk and on file in the Town Clerk's office. The motion was seconded by Ms. Nolan and passed unanimously by roll call vote, (5-0). DRISCOLL: YES OBERSHEIMER: YES NOLAN: YES HAGGERTY: YES DALEY: YES.” (Motion: Haggerty, second: Nolan)
Approve the One-Day Liquor License to: James Southwood of Break Rock Brewing of 534 Victory Road, Quincy MA for the White Pine Vintage Market on October 17, 2026 10AM-4PM at Governor Hutchinson Field
To approve the One-Day Liquor License to: James Southwood of Break Rock Brewing of 534 Victory Road, Quincy MA for the White Pine Vintage Market on October 17, 2026 10AM-4PM at Governor Hutchinson Field
From the minutes
“Ms. Nolan moved to approve the One-Day Liquor License to: James Southwood of Break Rock Brewing of 534 Victory Road, Quincy MA for the White Pine Vintage Market on October 17, 2026 10AM-4PM at Governor Hutchinson Field. The motion was seconded by Mr. Obersheimer and passed unanimously by roll call vote, (5-0). DRISCOLL: YES OBERSHEIMER: YES NOLAN: YES HAGGERTY: YES DALEY: YES.” (Motion: Nolan, second: Obersheimer)
Approve the meeting minutes dated July 14, 2026, and July 21, 2026
To approve the meeting minutes dated July 14, 2026, and July 21, 2026
From the minutes
“Ms. Haggerty moved to approve the meeting minutes dated July 14, 2026, and July 21, 2026. The motion was seconded by Ms. Nolan and passed unanimously by roll call vote, (5-0). DRISCOLL: YES OBERSHEIMER: YES NOLAN: YES HAGGERTY: YES DALEY: YES.” (Motion: Haggerty, second: Nolan)
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
From the minutes
“Milton Library Association Chair Daley 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 motions were seconded by Ms. Nolan. The Board voted by roll call (5-0) to enter Executive Session. DRISCOLL: YES OBERSHEIMER: YES NOLAN: YES HAGGERTY: YES DALEY: YES.” (Motion: Daley, second: Nolan)
Adjourn
The motion was seconded by Ms. Nolan and passed unanimously by roll call vote, (5-0).
From the minutes
“At 10:29PM, Mr. Obersheimer moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Ms. Nolan and passed unanimously by roll call vote, (5-0). DRISCOLL: YES OBERSHEIMER: YES NOLAN: YES HAGGERTY: YES DALEY: YES.” (Motion: Obersheimer, second: Nolan)
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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