Milton Select Board Faces Safety Concerns Over Rink and E-Bike Issues

Overview: The Milton Select Board meeting focused on community safety concerns, including the need for additional protective measures around a local rink and the regulation of e-bikes in public parks. The board also discussed ongoing Community Preservation Committee projects and the logistics of an upcoming site visit.

Milton Select Board Approves Affordable Housing RFP Amid Concerns Over Land Use and Library Parking

Overview: During a recent meeting of the Milton Select Board, discussions took place surrounding the approval of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for affordable housing on the Governor Stoten property, library parking challenges, and other community issues. The board approved the RFP for affordable housing, sparking discussion over the land’s historical use and its future role in serving Milton’s low-income residents. The meeting, deeply focused on community resource allocation, also addressed ongoing parking shortages at the Milton Public Library and the need for equitable access to recreational facilities.

Milton Select Board Establishes Long-Range Financial Planning Committee Amid Budgetary Concerns

Overview: The Milton Select Board convened recently to address pressing financial management issues, including the formation of a new committee for long-range financial planning and discussions on town budgeting complexities and departmental fiscal health. Key topics included the election of leaders for the new financial committee, transparency in budget reporting, and the challenges of managing town resources amid varying revenue forecasts.

Milton Select Board Weighs New Legal Representation Amid Ongoing Community Concerns

Overview: During the Milton Select Board meeting on August 25, 2025, the primary focus was on evaluating the qualifications of the law firm Murphy Hessie Tumian Lehane for potential town counsel services. Discussions also addressed ongoing community issues, including the longstanding problem of airplane noise affecting residents.

Milton Select Board Evaluates New Legal Counsel Amid Ongoing Flight Path Dispute

Overview: The Milton Select Board convened to discuss several matters, including the potential appointment of a new legal counsel and the ongoing challenges posed by changes to flight traffic patterns over the town. The board considered the law firm Murphy Hessie Tumi and Leah Hane for legal representation, while also addressing community concerns related to air traffic noise and disruptions originating from changes implemented by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2015.