Warrant Committee - September 9th, 2026

The Warrant Committee of Milton, Massachusetts, convened on September 9, 2026, to discuss several warrant articles ahead of the upcoming town meeting. A significant portion of the meeting focused on a citizen's petition regarding the use and oversight of Flock surveillance cameras, including privacy concerns, operational details, and legal implications. The committee voted to recommend returning this article to the Select Board for further study. Additionally, the committee reviewed and approved amendments to two housekeeping articles related to state funds appropriated to the reserve fund and grant funding for improvements to the Tucker School playground. The committee also deliberated extensively on the proposed acquisition of the Library property for potential school use, including financial valuations, potential tax revenues from alternative uses, and the need for further study on the property's best use. They approved a recommendation to borrow $11.75 million for the acquisition and $1.2 million for architectural and study costs related to a new school on the property, with some members expressing concerns about timing and fiscal prudence. The meeting concluded with plans to finalize recommendations well ahead of the town meeting to allow for informed public discussion.