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May 31, 2012
BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S MEETING, THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2012

In attendance:  J. Thomas Hurley, Robert C. Sweeney, Denis F. Keohane,  Kevin J. Mearn, Town Administrator,  and Paula Rizzi, Executive Secretary

  • Chairman Hurley convened the meeting at 6:32 p.m. in the John A. Cronin Conference Room of the Town Hall.
  • Denis F. Keohane moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the May 14, 2012 meeting minutes as written.
  • The Board confirmed the following future meeting dates:  June 6, at 6:30 p.m., June 7 at 6:30 p.m. and June 21, at 8:00 p.m.  A tentative meeting date of June 13 for a joint meeting with the School Committee has still to be confirmed.
  • Peter Mullin, 19 Gaskins Road, and Ellen DeNooyer of 83 Capen Street addressed the Board regarding concerns about the safety of the former Hendries property at 131 Eliot Street.
  • The Board met with Attorney Ned Corcoran who represents the Sullivan family, owners of the Milton Hill House.  Also present was Nancy Sullivan Farrow representing her family’s interest in developing the area around the Milton Hill House to include 30 additional residential units of living space.  The expansion would include a new 46,600 square foot building of 27 units and renovations to the Carriage House and the Henry House that would offer 3 additional units of living space.  John Zychowicz, Chairman of the Milton Village Central Avenue Revitalization Committee informed the Board of his committee’s recommendations for the development and pledged its ongoing assistance to address any concerns that exist.  After discussion, Denis F. Keohane moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously to support this project contingent upon all requirements of the Town being satisfied.
  • The Chairman reviewed the upcoming events of the Town’s 350th Anniversary celebration.
  • J. Thomas Hurley moved, Denis F. Keohane seconded and the Board voted unanimously with J. Thomas Hurley voting yes, Denis F. Keohane voting yes and Robert C. Sweeney voting yes to enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with regard to contract negotiations, union and non-union collective bargaining and pending litigation, believing that having these discussions in open session would compromise the bargaining position of the body and to return to open session only for the purpose of adjournment.
  • Denis F. Keohane moved, Robert C. Sweeney seconded and the Board voted unanimously at 10:00 p.m. to adjourn.