Milton Select Board to meet July 8: Climate, MBTA housing, budget, liquor licenses on agenda

The Milton Select Board will convene on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Paul Kelly Community Room at the Council on Aging, 10 Walnut Street. Residents can also attend remotely via Zoom meeting link here, or by phone at 1-929-205-6099 (Meeting ID: 898 2333 0369, Passcode: 461193).

The meeting will begin with the Pledge of Allegiance and public comment, followed by a robust agenda that touches on climate action, housing compliance, financial transparency, and town appointments.

Major Items on the Agenda:

• Climate Action Plan Committee Update: The board will receive the latest progress report and outlook on the town’s climate initiatives.

• MBTA Communities District Compliance Application: Members will review and potentially approve an application aligning Milton with state housing mandates linked to MBTA communities.

• Milton Budget Coordination Committee Appointments: The board is expected to discuss and finalize appointments to this key financial oversight committee.

• Financial & Operational Review Contract: A proposal to hire Capital Strategic Solutions for a comprehensive town financial and operational review will be up for approval.

• Liquor License Zones Discussion: A key agenda item involves a discussion and possible approval of liquor license zone recommendations in connection with House Bill 4089, a Home Rule Petition seeking five additional licenses.

• Fall Special Town Meeting Planning: With the October 27, 2025 Special Town Meeting approaching, the board will begin identifying potential warrant articles and refining the timeline.

• Town Counsel and Labor Counsel Review: The board will discuss updates and potential approvals regarding legal representation for the town.

• Town Administrator’s Evaluation: The annual performance review for Milton’s Town Administrator is also scheduled.

Additional updates will be provided through the Town Administrator’s Report, the Chair’s Report, and further public comment responses.

The meeting will conclude with a closed executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategies with various town employee unions, including firefighters, police, library staff, and more.