Milton Select Board to discuss Wharf Park improvements, 545 Adams St. development on September 10, 2024

The Milton Select Board will convene for a public meeting on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Council on Aging’s Paul Kelly Community Room, located at 10 Walnut St., and will also be accessible via Zoom for remote participants.

The meeting agenda includes several important community issues:

1. Milton Glows Gold Proclamation: The board will discuss and possibly approve a proclamation supporting Milton Glows Gold, a local initiative that raises awareness and funds for pediatric cancer.
2. Wharf Park Improvements: The Select Board will review and approve designs for improvements to Wharf Park. The discussion will also involve support for a funding application under the Community Preservation Act.
3. Massport Environmental Report: The board will consider a comment letter on Massport’s 2022 Environmental Status and Planning Report for Logan Airport, which outlines the environmental impacts of the airport’s operations on surrounding communities, including Milton.
4. 525 Adams Street Development: The board will discuss a Request for Expressions of Interest for the development of the East Milton Fire Station site at 525 Adams Street. This item is likely to draw significant community interest, given the site’s strategic location.
5. School Classroom Needs: An update on the assessment of school classroom needs will be presented, highlighting the ongoing efforts to address overcrowding and facility improvements in Milton’s public schools.
6. Senior Property Tax Exemption: The board will discuss a Home Rule Petition for a Senior Means-Tested Property Tax Exemption, aimed at providing tax relief for seniors with limited incomes.
7. Water Main Improvements: Approval of Bond Anticipation Notes for water main improvements will be considered, an essential step in securing funding for the town’s aging water infrastructure.
8. One-Day Liquor Licenses: The board will review and approve one-day liquor licenses for two events:
   • The NAOM Tree Climbing Championships at M.M.B. Wakefield Arboretum on October 5, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
   • Octoberfest at the same venue on October 26, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
   • Designer Purse Bingo hosted by Catholic Parishes of the Blue Hills at St. Pius X Parish on October 5, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

The meeting will conclude with the Town Administrator’s and Chair’s reports, followed by a discussion of future meeting dates and agenda items.

A closed executive session will be held to discuss the potential purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, specifically regarding easements on Jill Kathleen Lane. The board will also discuss and potentially approve a settlement agreement related to these easements.

Community members are encouraged to participate in the public comment sections at the beginning and end of the meeting. For those unable to attend in person, the meeting will be accessible via Zoom at the provided link: Meeting Link with Meeting ID: 816 8540 2007 and Passcode: 842877.

This meeting provides an opportunity for residents to engage with their local government and stay informed about key issues affecting the Milton community.