Government · Town Meeting
Town Meeting votes 168-45 to buy LaBarre land
Milton Town Meeting voted 168-45 to authorize borrowing $11.75 million to purchase the La Barre College property, sending the question to a December 15 townwide ballot.
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Government · Other Committee
Milton Panel Hears Four CPA Funding Requests
Milton's Community Preservation Committee heard four funding pitches but took no votes on any of them.
Government · Board of Health
Board condemns two Thatcher Street buildings
The Milton Board of Health voted unanimously to condemn two buildings at 9 Thatcher Street and approved a series of opioid abatement grants.
Government · Other Committee
Cemetery Trustees Table Veteran Burial Request
The Milton Cemetery Trustees tabled a non-resident veteran's request to buy a burial plot, opting instead to overhaul cemetery regulations.
Government · Capital Planning
Capital panel refers water article, backs land buy
Milton's Capital Improvement Committee pulled back a $2.2 million water-loan recommendation after finding a debt-schedule error.
Government · Town Meeting
Town Meeting Approves $11.75M Labore Property Purchase
Milton's Special Town Meeting approved a $11.75 million purchase of the former Labore College property, 168-45, sending the land deal to a December 15 debt-exclusion vote.
Government · Finance Committee
Finance Committee amends Article 7 wording 7-0-1
Milton's Finance Committee voted 7-0-1 to add construction-cost-estimate language to a Town Meeting article funding a school feasibility study. The panel, called the Warrant Committee locally, acted on an amendment from Town Meeting member Mr. Cohane before losing its quorum mid-meeting.
Government · Other Committee
Climate panel drafts policy against fossil fuel heat
Milton's Climate Action Planning Committee pressed for a policy curbing fossil fuel heating in new construction.
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board approves Adams Street ADU
The Milton Planning Board debated whether it should lead reuse planning for the La Barre property and approved an accessory dwelling unit at 599 Adams Street.
Government · Other Committee
Board accepts withdrawal of Blue Hill Ave variance
Milton's Board of Appeals accepted the withdrawal of a variance request for a new house at 350 Blue Hill Avenue after a redesign eliminated the need for zoning relief.
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