Milton Select Board and Governor Stoughton Trustees to address leadership vacancy, major policy decisions on August 18

The Milton Select Board and Governor Stoughton Trustees will hold a joint virtual meeting on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. to address several major town governance matters, including filling a leadership vacancy, planning for a fall Special Town Meeting, and considering key town counsel appointments.

Residents can attend remotely via Zoom at this link or by dialing 1-929-205-6099 (Meeting ID: 898 2333 0369, Passcode: 461193).

Key agenda items:

• Select Board leadership changes
  The meeting will include updates on John Keohane’s resignation from the Select Board and discussion on electing a new vice chair or secretary. The board will also review potential special election dates to fill the vacant seat and reassign members to the Policy Committee and Landing Committee.

• Town Counsel services review
  The board will consider legal counsel options, evaluating proposals from Harrington Heep LLP, KP Law P.C., Mead Talerman Costa LLC, and Murphy Hesse Toomey Lehane LLP.

• Route 28 / Randolph Ave update
  While no decisions will be made on August 18, MassDOT officials are scheduled to attend the August 26 meeting to provide further details on planned roadway changes.

• Fall Special Town Meeting preparation
  The board will finalize the warrant for the October 27, 2025 Fall Special Town Meeting, which includes a wide range of proposed articles:

  • Budget amendments and election-related appropriations

  • New bylaws addressing alcohol use on town property, light trespass, traffic mitigation, and sign regulations

  • Acceptance of state laws to improve tax compliance and allow voluntary donations to aid elderly and disabled taxpayers

  • Establishing community-wide greenhouse gas reduction goals

  • Adjusting school project land transaction terms

  • Reviewing Master Plan implementation recommendations

• Major town projects and agreements
  The agenda also includes updates on the East Milton Fire Station RFP and visioning process, as well as discussion on a Quarry Hills lease extension with the City of Quincy (House Bill 3897).

• Board operations and training
  The Select Board will discuss its policies, code of conduct, retreat scheduling, and training opportunities for elected board members.

The meeting will also feature reports from the Town Administrator and the Board Chair, public comment sessions at the beginning and end, and planning for upcoming meetings on August 26, September 9, and September 23.