# Warrant Committee - November 9th, 2026

The Milton Warrant Committee met November 9, 2026, to organize its work for the coming budget cycle and discuss possible winter town meeting articles. No contract awards or procurement votes were taken. The committee discussed a proposed Atherton Street fire station addition and renovation: the current project estimate is about $19 million, including the $1 million appropriated at the annual town meeting, leaving an estimated additional request of about $18 million. The project team is exploring cost reductions, and a $3 million Community Preservation Act request was submitted for consideration; the committee discussed how that funding could affect future CPA spending. The town administrator also reported $6.4 million in certified FY2026 free cash, with about $1 million typically directed to the capital budget alongside reserve contributions.

The committee discussed reviewing department budgets ahead of the annual town meeting and a proposed process in which the warrant committee would take a more active role in evaluating budget changes after the town administrator presents a budget around January 31. Members also discussed anticipated winter town meeting articles concerning short-term rental regulation and the Atherton station, as well as a proposal to change town meeting procedures for calling the question. The short-term rental proposal could establish annual fees and a revolving fund to support inspection or staffing needs, and could authorize local taxation of regulated rentals; draft language was still under review. The committee approved its July 27 and October 19 minutes by roll-call vote and tentatively scheduled its annual summit for November 30.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 10, 2026

### Sources
- [Warrant Committee - November 9th, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_0pBfFQ9mI) - MILTON ACCESS TV