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John C. Keohane
Elected townwide · 2 terms in this record
John Keohane
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2025–2026 Board
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 Keohane 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 13 of 16 Select Board meetings in 2025–2026 Board.
Missed
- Jul 30, 2025 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 22, 2025 · Special: Absent
- Jul 22, 2025 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (16)
- Jul 30, 2025 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 22, 2025 · Special: Absent
- Jul 22, 2025 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 8, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jun 30, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jun 26, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jun 20, 2025 · Joint: Present
- Jun 17, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jun 16, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jun 10, 2025 · Regular: Present
- May 27, 2025 · Regular: Present
- May 21, 2025 · Joint: Present
- May 13, 2025 · Regular: Present
- May 12, 2025 · Regular: Present
- May 6, 2025 · Regular: Present
- May 5, 2025 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2025–2026 Board
Jul 22Appoint the following individuals to form an AdHOC committee…Motion: To appoint the following individuals to form an AdHOC committee to…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Keohane: Not recorded
July 22, 2025: Appoint the following individuals to form an AdHOC committee to review and approve pilot measures for traffic mitigation on Route 28 in Milton: Myself, Ben Zoll, Richard Wells, John King,…
To appoint the following individuals to form an AdHOC committee to review and approve pilot measures for traffic mitigation on Route 28 in Milton: Myself, Ben Zoll, Richard Wells, John King, Nicholas Milano and Marina Fernandes
Meghan E. Haggerty stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Following the discussion, Chair Zoll moved to appoint the following individuals to form an AdHOC committee to review and approve pilot measures for traffic mitigation on Route 28 in Milton: Myself, Ben Zoll, Richard Wells, John King, Nicholas Milano and Marina Fernandes. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted (3-0) to approve the Ad -Hoc Committee and its charge..” (Motion: Zoll, second: Wells)
Jul 8Include a reservation of rights clause in a cover…Motion: Following the discussion, the Board voted, and the motion did not…Failed 1–3 · Keohane: Yes
July 8, 2025: Include a reservation of rights clause in a cover letter with the Town's MBTA Communities Act District Compliance Application
Following the discussion, the Board voted, and the motion did not prevail, (1-3).
Voted: Yes
Yes: KeohaneNo: Daley, Haggerty, ZollThe minutes say "He moved"; the sentence before names Mr. Keohane.
From the minutes
“He moved to include a reservation of rights clause in a cover letter with the Town's District Compliance Application. The motion was seconded by Chair Zoll. Chair Zoll did not share Mr. Keohane's sentiments but seconded the motion to allow further discussion. Chair Zoll noted that the circumstances have changed. Milton's classification has been confirmed as rapid transit in court verdicts. If the Town's status should change, there is nothing that can prevent Milton from amending its zoning bylaws. Ms. Haggerty shared a different perspective. A reservation of rights may jeopardize approval of the Town's District Compliance Application. We cannot anticipate how it will be interpreted by HLC. Mr. Daley reassured Mr. Keohane that it is not personal. The Board was not rejecting the reservation of rights because he (Mr. Keohane) suggested it. The Select Board discussed it, weighed the merits and agreed that a reservation of rights is not necessary. If the Town's classification is amended, Milton can update its zoning. Following the discussion, the Board voted, and the motion did not prevail, (1-3). Mr. Keohane voted in favor of the measure. Mr. Daley, Ms. Haggerty and Chair Zoll did not..” (Motion: Keohane, second: Zoll)
Jul 8Approve submission of the MBTA Communities Act District Compliance…Motion: To approve submission of the MBTA Communities Act District Compliance ApplicationPassed 3–1 · Keohane: No
July 8, 2025: Approve submission of the MBTA Communities Act District Compliance Application
To approve submission of the MBTA Communities Act District Compliance Application
Voted: No
Yes: Daley, Haggerty, ZollNo: Keohane
From the minutes
“Mr. Daley moved to approve submission of the MBTA Communities Act District Compliance Application. The motion was seconded by Ms. Haggerty. The Board voted unanimously (3-1) to approve submission of the MBTA Communities Act District Compliance Application. Mr. Keohane did not support this motion. Ms. Haggerty commended Mr. Keohane for advocating on behalf of his constituents who did not support Milton's rapid transit classification..” (Motion: Daley, second: Haggerty)
Jun 10Appoint Meghan Haggerty to the School Building CommitteeMotion: To appoint Meghan Haggerty to the School Building CommitteePassed Unanimous, 4 present · Keohane: Yes
June 10, 2025: Appoint Meghan Haggerty to the School Building Committee
To appoint Meghan Haggerty to the School Building Committee
Voted: Yes
The minutes name Richard G. Wells, Jr. as the seconder, but Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Daley moved to appoint Meghan Haggerty to the School Building Committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wells. The Board voted unanimously to appoint Meghan Haggerty to the School Building Committee..” (Motion: Daley)
Jun 10Approve the Memorandum of Agreement for the Shared Randolph/Milton…Motion: To approve the Memorandum of Agreement for the Shared Randolph/Milton Energy…Passed 5–0 · Keohane: Not recorded
June 10, 2025: Approve the Memorandum of Agreement for the Shared Randolph/Milton Energy Manager and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Board's behalf
To approve the Memorandum of Agreement for the Shared Randolph/Milton Energy Manager and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Board's behalf
The minutes say "The Board voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the Memorandum of Agreement, and to authorize to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Board's behalf.", but 4 members were present for this vote (Benjamin D. Zoll, John C. Keohane, Meghan E. Haggerty and Winston A. Daley). Showing the count only. The minutes name Richard G. Wells, Jr. as the mover, but Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved to approve the Memorandum of Agreement for the Shared Randolph/Milton Energy Manager and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Board's behalf. The motion was seconded by Mr. Keohane. The Board voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the Memorandum of Agreement, and to authorize to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Board's behalf..” (second: Keohane)
Jun 10Reappoint Mary Sennott to the Board of Registrars for…Motion: To reappoint Mary Sennott to the Board of Registrars for a…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Keohane: Yes
June 10, 2025: Reappoint Mary Sennott to the Board of Registrars for a three-year term
To reappoint Mary Sennott to the Board of Registrars for a three-year term
Voted: Yes
The minutes name Richard G. Wells, Jr. as the mover, but Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Mary Sennott Mr. Wells moved to reappoint Mary Sennott to the Board of Registrars for a three-year term. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted unanimously to reappoint Mary Sennott..” (second: Daley)
Jun 10Reappoint the following individuals to the Climate Action Planning…Motion: To reappoint the following individuals to the Climate Action Planning Committee…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Keohane: Yes
June 10, 2025: Reappoint the following individuals to the Climate Action Planning Committee for a one-year term: Ron Israel, Matt Panucci, Dr. Stephen Popkin, S. Kyle Johnson and Alex Hasha
To reappoint the following individuals to the Climate Action Planning Committee for a one-year term: Ron Israel, Matt Panucci, Dr. Stephen Popkin, S. Kyle Johnson and Alex Hasha
Voted: Yes
The minutes name Richard G. Wells, Jr. as the mover, but Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Alex Hasha Mr. Wells moved to reappoint the following individuals to the Climate Action Planning Committee for a one-year term: Ron Israel, Matt Panucci, Dr. Stephen Popkin, S. Kyle Johnson and Alex Hasha. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted unanimously to reappoint Ron Israel, Matt Panucci, Dr. Stephen Popkin, S. Kyle Johnson and Alex Hasha..” (second: Daley)
Jun 10Appoint Kim Johnson to the Climate Action Planning Committee…Motion: To appoint Kim Johnson to the Climate Action Planning Committee for…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Keohane: Yes
June 10, 2025: Appoint Kim Johnson to the Climate Action Planning Committee for a oneyear term
To appoint Kim Johnson to the Climate Action Planning Committee for a oneyear term
Voted: Yes
The minutes name Richard G. Wells, Jr. as the mover, but Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Kim Johnson Mr. Wells moved to appoint Kim Johnson to the Climate Action Planning Committee for a oneyear term. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted unanimously to appoint Kim Johnson to the Climate Action Planning Committee..” (second: Daley)
Jun 10Reappoint Fiona Jevon as an Associate Member to the…Motion: To reappoint Fiona Jevon as an Associate Member to the Climate…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Keohane: Yes
June 10, 2025: Reappoint Fiona Jevon as an Associate Member to the Climate Action Planning Committee for a one-year term
To reappoint Fiona Jevon as an Associate Member to the Climate Action Planning Committee for a one-year term
Voted: Yes
The minutes name Richard G. Wells, Jr. as the mover, but Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Fiona Jevon (Associate Member) Mr. Wells moved to reappoint Fiona Jevon as an Associate Member to the Climate Action Planning Committee for a one-year term. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted unanimously to reappoint Fiona Jevon to the Climate Action Planning Committee..” (second: Daley)
Jun 10Reappoint the following individuals to the Community Preservation Committee…Motion: To reappoint the following individuals to the Community Preservation Committee for…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Keohane: Yes
June 10, 2025: Reappoint the following individuals to the Community Preservation Committee for a three-year term: Jenny Russell and Kathleen O'Donnell
To reappoint the following individuals to the Community Preservation Committee for a three-year term: Jenny Russell and Kathleen O'Donnell
Voted: Yes
The minutes name Richard G. Wells, Jr. as the mover, but Richard G. Wells, Jr. is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Kathleen O'Donnell Mr. Wells moved to reappoint the following individuals to the Community Preservation Committee for a three-year term: Jenny Russell and Kathleen O'Donnell. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley. The Board voted unanimously to reappoint Jenny Russell and Kathleen O'Donnell to the Community Preservation Committee..” (second: Daley)
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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