Melinda A. Collins

“Ms. Conlon moved, Ms. Collins seconded, and the Board voted 3-0 to approve an application for temporary outdoor seating with an amended Common Victualler License for Newcomb Farms at 1139 Randolph Avenue subject to inspection approvals by the Building Department, Health Department, and Fire Department, and the submission of a hand-drawn diagram of outdoor seating to the Building Department, to terminate upon the earlier of the opening of Phase 3 or November 1, 2020. Roll call vote Collins YES Conlon YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Conlon, second: Collins)

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“Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Collins seconded, and the Board voted 4-0 to waive the reading of the following motion and approve the motion as written, and to authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign the Statement of Interest Form. Having convened in an open meeting on April 22, 2020, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of Milton, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form to be submitted to the MSBA by no later than Wednesday, May 6, 2020 for consideration in 2020, for the Cunningham Elementary School, located at 44 Edge Hill Road, Milton, Massachusetts, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority categories for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: Priority 2 - Elimination of existing severe overcrowding Priority 4 - Prevention of severe overcrowding expected to result from increased enrollments The elementary enrollment in Milton Public Schools (MPS) has grown by 27% (513 students) over the past twelve years, since the last school building project was completed - from 1,873 students (in 2008) to 2,386 students (in 2020), far exceeding the capacity of Milton elementary school buildings; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority; and hereby authorizes the Chair of the Select Board to sign the Statement of Interest Form. Roll call vote Collins YES Farrington YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Collins)

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“Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Wells seconded, and the Board voted 4-0 to approve an amendment to the ABCC application for the Change of Officers/Directors at the Wollaston Golf Club. Roll call vote Conlon YES Farrington YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Conlon, second: Wells)

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“Ms. Collins moved pursuant to section 1 of chapter 45 of the Acts of 2020 and because of the state of emergency declared by the governor pursuant to executive order 591, Declaration of a State of Emergency to Respond to COVID-19, Milton's town election scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2020 is hereby postponed to Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Ms. Conlon seconded and the Board voted 4-0 to approve this motion. Roll call vote Collins AYE Conlon AYE Farrington AYE Zullas AYE.” (Motion: Collins, second: Conlon)

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“Mr. Zullas moved: That, whereas the rapidly-evolving public health issues associated with coronavirus Covid-19, including the swift spread of the disease, present lack of containment, and the risk to the most vulnerable populations inherent in public gatherings; whereas various public and private entities, including professional sports leagues, universities, school districts, cultural institutions and events, and more, have been cancelled, closed, or temporarily suspended; whereas the World Health Organization has identified the current crisis as a pandemic; and whereas the Governor has declared a State of Emergency in the Commonwealth, the Town is taking action consistent with recommendations from federal and state agencies and officials to limit the spread of this disease amongst the residents and voters of the Town, its officials and employees, and visitors, including, closing or limiting the use of schools and public buildings, suspending in-person meetings and other gatherings in Town office buildings, and encouraging residents to communicate with Town staff by e-mail and telephone to the extent possible. For all of these reasons, the Board of Selectmen votes to immediately request the Governor to file emergency legislation on behalf of the Town, a so-called "Governor's bill", seeking authorization to delay and reschedule the Annual Town Election to a date to be determined by the Selectmen in consultation with the Town Clerk, Board of Health, and other public safety personnel, and authorizing early voting by mail in connection with such postponed election, provided, further, that all nominations, ballot preparation, absentee voting and the like be ratified, validated and confirmed as though it was undertaken consistent with the date of the postponed election; and, further, if such legislation is not passed prior to the date of scheduled Annual Town Election, to ratify, validate and confirm the Board's vote to postpone the 2020 Annual Town Election; finally, the Board calls upon its legislative delegation to support the filing of this special legislation, and also wishes to provide direction to such delegation that it supports the filing of generally applicable legislation allowing for the postponement of municipal elections this fiscal year. Ms. Collins seconded and the Board voted 4-0 in favor. Collins AYE Conlon AYE Farrington AYE Zullas AYE.” (Motion: Zullas)

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“Mr. Wells moved, Mr. Farrington seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to vacate the judgment on 18 Taff Road..” (Motion: Wells)

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“Mr. Wells moved, Mr. Farrington seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 not to include the referendum on the 2020 Annual Election ballot..” (Motion: Wells)

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“Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Collins seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to recommend a total appropriation of $3,757,000 for capital improvement projects for Fiscal Year 2021..” (Motion: Wells, second: Collins)

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“Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to approve the index page of the May 2020 Annual Town Meeting Warrant as written..” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)

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“Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Collins seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Michael F. Zullas, of 525 Canton Avenue, to cover a vacancy on the Select Board Finance Committee, with a term expiring March 15, 2020..” (Motion: Wells, second: Collins)

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