Milton Select Board approves water, sewer rate increases; advances warrant articles
Milton Select Board approves utility rate increases and October warrant articles. The board unanimously approved water rate increases of 3.5 percent and sewer increases of 2 percent, effective fiscal year 2027. Separately, members unanimously approved seven articles totaling approximately $4.5
Select Board · Meeting of August 4, 2026
Milton Select Board approves utility rate increases and October warrant articles. The board unanimously approved water rate increases of 3.5 percent and sewer increases of 2 percent, effective fiscal year 2027. Separately, members unanimously approved seven articles totaling approximately $4.5 million for the October 19 Special Town Meeting, including $2.2 million for water infrastructure improvements, $1.2 million for school building design and planning work, and a proposal to acquire the Labouré College property for an early childhood education center.
The board rejected a proposed Milton Village Local Historic District warrant article by a 1-3-1 vote.
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Source: the Select Board meeting of August 4, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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