Milton Select Board Discusses School Overcrowding, MSBA Funding, and Budget Challenges

Overview: The recent meeting of the Milton Select Board primarily focused on addressing school overcrowding issues, navigating the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) application process, and tackling budgetary challenges. With a spotlight on securing funding for the Cunningham School project and managing fiscal constraints, the board discussed strategies to ensure successful project completion and financial sustainability.

Milton Select Board Advances School Building Project with MSBA Funding Approval

Overview: The Milton Select Board meeting focused on the town’s successful entry into the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) funding program. The board also discussed the $173 million budget for a potential new school project, emphasizing the need for careful planning and collaboration with the MSBA to ensure the project’s success and financial viability.

Milton Select Board Reviews Development and Traffic Concerns for Gardener School Project

Overview: The Milton Select Board meeting was marked by discussions on the Gardener School project, zoning amendments, and traffic management. A significant part of the meeting focused on the revised site plan for the Gardener School, a development by Viking Development, which included substantial design changes in response to previous feedback. The board also reviewed traffic data in relation to the project and examined zoning regulations, particularly those affecting the Elliot Street Corridor and accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

Milton Select Board Considers Zoning Changes and Traffic Solutions Amid Community Concerns

Overview: During the latest Milton Select Board meeting, focus was placed on revising zoning regulations for the Elliott Street Corridor, addressing community concerns about traffic impacts from proposed developments, and exploring new regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Board members discussed potential zoning amendments that could alter building density and unit distribution, while also deliberating on the environmental and aesthetic aspects of a new construction project.

Norfolk County Commissioners Address Pension Liabilities, Cybersecurity, and Budget Allocations

Overview: At the Norfolk Board of County Commissioners meeting held on December 11, 2024, a range of critical financial and governance topics were discussed. Key issues included pension liabilities, cybersecurity expenses following a recent attack, and the allocation of budgetary resources to meet various county needs.