Milton Select Board Reviews Historic New England’s Permit Amidst Neighbor Concerns Over Events

Overview: During the recent Milton Select Board meeting, discussions focused on the special permit of Historic New England, particularly concerning events at the 1452 Canton Avenue estate. Neighbors expressed concerns over noise, parking, and landscape visibility issues, prompting the board to consider revisiting the permit conditions.

Milton Select Board Faces School Project Deadline Due to Reverter Clause

Overview: The Milton Select Board convened to discuss the pressing timeline and potential land loss related to a feasibility study for a critical school construction project. The urgency stems from a reverter clause that threatens to revert land designated for the project back to conservation status if funding is not appropriated by June 30, 2028.

Milton Select Board Tackles Affordable Housing and River Pollution Remediation

Overview: During the Milton Select Board meeting on June 30, 2025, the board dedicated discussion to affordable housing development and the environmental remediation of the Neponet River. The meeting encompassed a range of topics, but these two issues emerged as central to the community’s current and future planning efforts.

Milton Select Board Approves Porch Expansion Amid Privacy Concerns; Affordable Housing and Environmental Projects Reviewed

Overview: The Milton Select Board meeting on June 30, 2025, featured discussions on a porch expansion on Wald Street, affordable housing developments, and environmental remediation efforts. The board’s decision to approve a contentious porch modification highlighted the day’s agenda, despite vocal opposition from neighboring residents concerned about privacy.

Norfolk Commissioners Ratify Union Agreement, Postpone Key Agenda Item

Overview: The Norfolk Board of County Commissioners ratified a memorandum of understanding with the Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 93, local number 2417. This agreement, involving the Registry Unit, was presented and approved during their recent meeting. The ratification authorizes the county director to sign the memorandum on behalf of the commissioners. One commissioner expressed satisfaction with the outcome, highlighting it as a “very good contract.”