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Milton Former Select Board member

Benjamin D. Zoll

Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record

Ben Zoll

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Record at a glance · 2025–2026 Board

39 of 39meetings attended (100%) · whole board 91%
211votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
1no votes (<1% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
0 of 3split votes where Zoll was in the minority · whole board 23%
2abstained
3terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2025–2026 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Zoll as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 39 of 39 Select Board meetings in 2025–2026 Board.

Missed none.

Every meeting (39)

Votes where members disagreed · 2025–2026 Board

Apr 14Approve the one-day liquor license for the Milton Music…Motion: To approve the one-day liquor license for the Milton Music Fest/We…Passed 4–0 · Zoll: Yes

April 14, 2026: Approve the one-day liquor license for the Milton Music Fest/We are Milton on Saturday, June 20th and Sunday, June 21st from 4PM-10:00PM at Hutchinson Field

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve the one-day liquor license for the Milton Music Fest/We are Milton on Saturday, June 20th and Sunday, June 21st from 4PM-10:00PM at Hutchinson Field

Voted: Yes

Yes: Daley, Driscoll, Haggerty, ZollAbstained: Wells

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved to approve the one-day liquor license for the Milton Music Fest/We are Milton on Saturday, June 20th and Sunday, June 21st from 4PM-10:00PM at Hutchinson Field. The motion was seconded by Mr. Driscoll. The motion carried by voice vote, (4-0-1). Mr. Wells abstained..” (Motion: Wells, second: Driscoll)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Apr 7Extend the Budget Coordination Committee's Charge, Composition and Term…Motion: To extend the Budget Coordination Committee's Charge, Composition and Term until…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Zoll: Yes

April 7, 2026: Extend the Budget Coordination Committee's Charge, Composition and Term until 2030

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To extend the Budget Coordination Committee's Charge, Composition and Term until 2030

Voted: Yes

Winston A. Daley had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved to extend the Budget Coordination Committee's Charge, Composition and Term until 2030. The motion was seconded by Mr. Driscoll. The motion carried, (4-0)..” (Motion: Wells, second: Driscoll)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Apr 7Approve the final Annual Town Meeting Warrant dated Wednesday,…Motion: To approve the final Annual Town Meeting Warrant dated Wednesday, May…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Zoll: Yes

April 7, 2026: Approve the final Annual Town Meeting Warrant dated Wednesday, May 6, 2026

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the final Annual Town Meeting Warrant dated Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Voted: Yes

Winston A. Daley had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Wels moved to approve the final Annual Town Meeting Warrant dated Wednesday, May 6, 2026. The motion was seconded by Mr. Driscoll. The motion carried by voice vote (4-0)..” (Motion: Wells, second: Driscoll)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Apr 7Approve the Fiscal Year 2025 Select Board Annual ReportMotion: To approve the Fiscal Year 2025 Select Board Annual ReportPassed Unanimous, 4 present · Zoll: Yes

April 7, 2026: Approve the Fiscal Year 2025 Select Board Annual Report

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Fiscal Year 2025 Select Board Annual Report

Voted: Yes

Winston A. Daley had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Fiscal Year 2025 Select Board Annual Report. The motion was seconded by Mr. Driscoll. The motion carried by a voice vote (4-0)..” (Motion: Wells, second: Driscoll)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Apr 7Appoint Joan Gancarski and Karen Miller to the Milton…Motion: To appoint Joan Gancarski and Karen Miller to the Milton Cultural…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Zoll: Yes

April 7, 2026: Appoint Joan Gancarski and Karen Miller to the Milton Cultural Council for a three-year term

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Joan Gancarski and Karen Miller to the Milton Cultural Council for a three-year term

Voted: Yes

Winston A. Daley had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Karen Miller Mr. Wells moved to appoint Joan Gancarski and Karen Miller to the Milton Cultural Council for a three-year term. The motion was seconded by Mr. Driscoll. The motion carried by a voice vote (4-0)..” (Motion: Wells, second: Driscoll)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Apr 7Approve the following one-day liquor license applications: Historic New…Motion: To approve the following one-day liquor license applications: Historic New England-…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Zoll: Yes

April 7, 2026: Approve the following one-day liquor license applications: Historic New England- Eustis Estate located at 1424 Canton Ave

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the following one-day liquor license applications: Historic New England- Eustis Estate located at 1424 Canton Ave

Voted: Yes

Winston A. Daley had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Wells moved to approve the following one-day liquor license applications: Historic New England- Eustis Estate located at 1424 Canton Ave. Dressing for the American Revolution - Saturday, June 13, 2026 -6PM-7:30PM David Chesnut Jazz Festival - Saturday, August 8, 2026 2PM-7PM Milton Academy located at 170 Centre Street 2026 Reunion - May 15, 2026 6PM-9PM 2026 Reunion - May 16, 5PM-10PM The motion was seconded by Mr. Driscoll. The motion carried by voice vote (4-0)..” (Motion: Wells, second: Driscoll)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Mar 24Approve a letter of support to Senate Chair of…Motion: To approve a letter of support to Senate Chair of Ways…Passed 4–0 · Zoll: Yes

March 24, 2026: Approve a letter of support to Senate Chair of Ways and Means in support of S. 2556, An Act to Modernize Funding for Community Media Programming

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve a letter of support to Senate Chair of Ways and Means in support of S. 2556, An Act to Modernize Funding for Community Media Programming

Voted: Yes

Yes: Daley, Driscoll, Haggerty, ZollAbstained: Wells

From the minutes

“Following a brief discussion, Mr. Daley moved to approve a letter of support to Senate Chair of Ways and Means in support of S. 2556, An Act to Modernize Funding for Community Media Programming. The motion was seconded by Mr. Driscoll. Mr. Wells offered a friendly amendment: CC the Chair of House Ways and Means. The friendly amendment was accepted. The Board voted by roll call (4-0-1) to approve. WELLS: ABSTAIN HAGGERTY: YES DRISCOLL: YES DALEY: YES ZOLL: YES.” (Motion: Daley, second: Driscoll)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Jan 27That the 2026 Annual Town Meeting will begin on…Motion: that the 2026 Annual Town Meeting will begin on Wednesday, May…Passed 4–1 · Zoll: Yes

January 27, 2026: That the 2026 Annual Town Meeting will begin on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 7:30PM in the auditorium at Milton High School

ApprovePassed · 4–1

That the 2026 Annual Town Meeting will begin on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 7:30PM in the auditorium at Milton High School

Voted: Yes

Yes: Daley, Driscoll, Haggerty, ZollNo: Wells

From the minutes

“Mr. Daley moved that the 2026 Annual Town Meeting will begin on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 7:30PM in the auditorium at Milton High School. The motion was seconded by Ms. Haggerty. The Board voted by roll call (4-1) to approve the change to the 2026 Annual Town Meeting schedule. DRISCOLL: YES DALEY: YES HAGGERTY: YES WELLS: NO ZOLL: YES.” (Motion: Daley, second: Haggerty)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Dec 9Approve the new financial policies and reserve policy after…Motion: To approve the new financial policies and reserve policy after the…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Zoll: Yes

December 9, 2025: Approve the new financial policies and reserve policy after the second reading

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the new financial policies and reserve policy after the second reading

Voted: Yes

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Dec 9Approve the One- Day Liquor License for the Milton…Motion: To approve the One- Day Liquor License for the Milton Art…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Zoll: Yes

December 9, 2025: 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

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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

Voted: Yes

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (178)

    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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