Milton Select Board Explores Open Space Trust Amidst Funding and Project Discussions

Overview: The Milton Select Board meeting on June 22, 2026, was marked by discussions on conservation efforts, funding allocations, and community projects, with a focus on a proposal for an open space preservation trust. The board also tackled the implications of historical and recreational projects and addressed pressing funding needs for local facilities, including school playgrounds and playing fields.

Milton Select Board Approves Special Permit for Garage Renovation Despite Initial Denial

Overview: In a recent Milton Select Board meeting, members approved a special permit for Cedar Terrace LLC, allowing homeowner Sean Dacey to reconstruct and expand a garage on Eaton Street, despite initial denial due to zoning nonconformities. The permit will enable Dacey to move forward with renovating the garage, which will involve increasing its height to accommodate modern vehicles, while maintaining a nonconforming setback.

Milton Select Board Grapples with Signage Variance Amidst Drainage Concerns

Overview: The Milton Select Board meeting revolved around discussions on a variance request for a monument sign for the Gardener School, located on Blue Hill Avenue, with deliberations highlighting drainage issues, regulatory compliance, and community concerns. The board also explored topics related to energy initiatives, climate action planning, and waste management strategies.

Milton Select Board Examines Inclusion Sports and Playground Upgrades Amidst Budget and Safety Concerns

Overview: The Milton Select Board meeting focused on community inclusion sports and a pressing need to address safety and facilities upgrades for local playgrounds. Discussions included the initiation and expansion of inclusive sports programs, urgent renovations for playground safety, and strategic planning for field improvements, including considerations for synthetic turf.

Milton Select Board Approves PMA Consultants as Project Manager for School Building Initiative

Overview: In a meeting focused on advancing the town’s educational infrastructure, the Milton Select Board approved PMA Consultants as the owner’s project manager for a school project in collaboration with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). The board also authorized the submission of the project’s selection narrative and exhibits to the MSBA.