Select Board: August 31st, 2026

The Milton Select Board meeting held on August 31, 2026, included extensive discussions on several procurement and capital projects. Key procurement-related topics included presentations and interviews with three bidders for the adaptive reuse of the East Milton Firehouse property: 525 Adams LLC (a partnership involving local developers), Coastal Medical (the current emergency medical services provider), and Milton Fire LLC (a local developer specializing in adaptive reuse). Each presented proposals involving purchase or lease options, renovation plans, and intended uses, with emphasis on preserving the historic nature of the building and addressing community needs. The board also discussed the potential acquisition of the Laboreet property to address school overcrowding, with considerations of funding timelines and community engagement. Additionally, the town administrator reported on ongoing procurements for a basketball court renovation and a new bocce court, as well as preparations for the Lower Guile turf field project, including bidding and construction timelines. The meeting concluded with motions approving liquor licenses and entering executive sessions to discuss real estate negotiations and collective bargaining strategies. No final contract awards were made during this session, but the board gathered critical information to inform future procurement decisions.