News & Updates
Campaign Updates and Resources
A Thank You Message from Meredith Hall
Thank You for Your Support I am so grateful to the citizens of the town for giving me the opportunity to serve on the Planning Board. We are a special town from East Milton to Milton Hill, from Columbine Cliffs to Indian Cliffs, from Hemenway Woods to Scotts Woods,...
Fire Station Building Public Forum
Fire Station Building Public Forum - March 11, 7:00 pm The Select Board will host members of the Fire Station Building Committee and public for a virtual community forum on a proposed fire station at 432 Adams Street, Thursday, March 11 at 7 PM. Please submit...
Understanding 40B projects
Above image: The Holden McGinley House, one of the historic homes that may be affected by upcoming 40B projects. It is my mission to work toward the Preservation of Historic Homes and gardens like this one, while seeking alternatives to high impact development that...
The Community Preservation Act
The Community Preservation Act (CPA) is a Massachusetts state law that allows the community to collect additional taxes that are matched by the state. This act is required to be voted into effect by each locality and was recently voted upon in Milton with an over 60% favorability rate.
The Role of the Planning Board
Massachusetts General Law, chapter 41, section 81A, authorizes the establishment of municipal Planning Boards. Among its many diverse roles, the Planning Board is charged with the following duties, paraphrased here from the Mass. General Law: Adopting a master plan...
Resources
Town of Milton
The Town of Milton website is an excellent source of understanding our local government and all the city has to offer.
The Role of the Planning Board
Massachusetts General Law, chapter 41, section 81A, authorizes the establishment of municipal Planning Boards. The Planning Board is charged with many duties, paraphrased here on the Town of Milton Website
Milton’s Master Plan
Milton’s Housing Production Plan
Milton’s master plan of preserving our past and protecting our future is available in three volumes. You can browse the volumes by clicking the links below.
40B Fact Sheet
Chapter 40B Housing is a program created by Massachusetts to allow developers to override local zoning bylaws in order to increase the stock of affordable housing in municipalities where less than 10% of the housing is defined as affordable to allow working families and seniors to remain in their communities when they might otherwise be priced out of the conventional housing marketing.
Fire station renovation
Voting Resources
Voting for the Planning Board vacancy takes place on April 27, 2021. From registration to where to vote, I’ve included several links that you will find helpful in streamlining your civic duties.
Are You Registered to Vote?
Register to Vote Online
Mail in Voter Registration Form
Town of Milton Polling Places
View Election Results
The Milton Times
The Milton Times is the primary newspaper in the community and is a wonderful resource for keeping up with all things happening in Milton. I’ve included links to some relevant planning board articles below.
Settng up a Community Preservation Committee
Milton Times writes about a virtual town meeting that discusses allowing Milton to set up a Community Preservation Committee and undertake a $3o million + updating of the town’s three run down fire stations.
Affortable Housing Options Still a Priority in Milton
Milton Times’
Milton voters approve Communtiy Preservation Act by 62 percent
The CPA allow the town to add a 1 percent surcharge on property tax bills that would then qualify for state matching funds and then is used for projects involving open space, historic preservation, recreational uses, and affordable housing.