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John E. Driscoll, Jr.
Elected townwide · 2 terms in this record
John Driscoll
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2026–2027 Board
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2026–2027 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Driscoll as present or absent at the start.
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Attendance
At the start of 11 of 12 Select Board meetings in 2026–2027 Board.
Missed
- Jun 17, 2026 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (12)
- Aug 25, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Aug 4, 2026 · Regular: Present (Mr. Driscoll exited the meeting with the intention of rejoining remotely via Zoom.; Mr. Driscoll rejoined the meeting remotely via Zoom.)
- Jul 21, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 14, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 23, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 17, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 9, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 26, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 11, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 7, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 6, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 30, 2026 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2026–2027 Board
Aug 4Include in the Special Town Meeting Warrant, the Article,…Motion: To include in the Special Town Meeting Warrant, the Article, "To…Failed 1–3 · Driscoll: No
August 4, 2026: 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."
Voted: No
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)
Aug 4Approve the Recommendation of the Audit Committee for an…Motion: To approve the Recommendation of the Audit Committee for an Audit…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Driscoll: Not recorded
August 4, 2026: 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)
Aug 4Approve the FY'2027 water and sewer ratesMotion: To approve the FY'2027 water and sewer ratesPassed Unanimous, 4 present · Driscoll: Not recorded
August 4, 2026: 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)
Aug 4Approve the Bicycle Advisory Committee Composition, Charge, and TermMotion: To approve the Bicycle Advisory Committee Composition, Charge, and TermPassed 5–0 · Driscoll: Not recorded
August 4, 2026: 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)
Aug 4Appoint the following individuals to the Bicycle Advisory Committee…Motion: To appoint the following individuals to the Bicycle Advisory Committee for…Passed 5–0 · Driscoll: Not recorded
August 4, 2026: 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)
Aug 4Appoint Georgia Lee to the Conservation Commission to complete…Motion: To appoint Georgia Lee to the Conservation Commission to complete the…Passed 3–2 · Driscoll: Yes
August 4, 2026: 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
Voted: Yes
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)
Aug 4Appoint John Driscoll, as the Select Board Liaison to…Motion: To appoint John Driscoll, as the Select Board Liaison to the…Passed 4–0 · Driscoll: Abstained
August 4, 2026: 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
Voted: Abstained
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)
Jul 14Approve the comment letter to the Commission on Payment…Motion: To approve the comment letter to the Commission on Payment in…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Driscoll: Yes
July 14, 2026: Approve the comment letter to the Commission on Payment in Lieu of Taxes for State-Owned Land and authorize the Chair to sign the letter on the Board's behalf
To approve the comment letter to the Commission on Payment in Lieu of Taxes for State-Owned Land and authorize the Chair to sign the letter on the Board's behalf
Voted: Yes
Meghan E. Haggerty stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Nolan moved to approve the comment letter to the Commission on Payment in Lieu of Taxes for State-Owned Land and authorize the Chair to sign the letter on the Board's behalf. The motion was seconded by Mr. Driscoll and passed unanimously by roll call vote, (4-0). DRISCOLL: YES OBERSHEIMER: YES NOLAN: YES DALEY: YES.” (Motion: Nolan, second: Driscoll)
Jul 14AdjournMotion: The motion was seconded by Mr. Driscoll and passed unanimously by…Passed 4–0 · Driscoll: Not recorded
July 14, 2026: Adjourn
The motion was seconded by Mr. Driscoll and passed unanimously by roll call vote, (4-0).
The minutes give the result as "The motion was seconded by Mr. Driscoll and passed unanimously by roll call vote, (4-0).", but the roll call reads: Meghan E. Haggerty yes, John E. Driscoll, Jr. yes, Peter C. Obersheimer yes, Megan K. Nolan yes, Winston A. Daley yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Adjourn At 9:24PM, Ms. Nolan moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Mr. Driscoll and passed unanimously by roll call vote, (4-0). HAGGERTY: YES DRISCOLL: YES OBERSHEIMER: YES NOLAN: YES DALEY: YES.” (Motion: Nolan, second: Driscoll)
May 6Nominate Ms. Haggerty to serve on the Capital Improvement…Motion: To nominate Ms. Haggerty to serve on the Capital Improvement Planning…Passed 4–0 · Driscoll: Yes
May 6, 2026: Nominate Ms. Haggerty to serve on the Capital Improvement Planning Committee
To nominate Ms. Haggerty to serve on the Capital Improvement Planning Committee
Voted: Yes
Yes: Daley, Driscoll, Nolan, ObersheimerAbstained: Haggerty
From the minutes
“Chair Daley moved to nominate Ms. Haggerty to serve on the Capital Improvement Planning Committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Driscoll. Ms. Haggerty accepted the nomination. The motion carried by voice vote, (4-0-1 Ms. Haggerty abstained)..” (Motion: Daley, second: Driscoll)
Votes with no disagreement (65)
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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