Select Board: September 8th, 2026

The Milton Select Board meeting on September 8, 2026, included significant procurement and budget discussions primarily focused on the proposed purchase of the Laboreet College property for $1,750,000. The board discussed the pending purchase and sale agreement, the need for town meeting approval, and the potential use of the property as a school to address overcrowding issues. They deliberated on the comparative analysis between the Laboreet site and the Gile Road project, including funding considerations and the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) involvement. The board voted to move forward with the school committee and school building committee to analyze Laboreet as a school site alternative. Additionally, the board approved the sale of two series of general obligation bonds to finance various town infrastructure projects, including fire station improvements and vehicle purchases, with favorable interest rates secured. Other procurement-related items included the appointment of members to the traffic mitigation subcommittee and the approval of one-day liquor licenses and town green use applications. The meeting also addressed a citizen petition regarding surveillance technology, with legal concerns noted about its impact on executive branch authority. The board scheduled further discussions and public engagement on these topics for upcoming meetings.