2009 Annual Report.pdf - Town of Milton

The Board of Selectmen conducted public hearings for a new full service
restaurant to be located at 550 Adams Street in East Milton. As a result of these
public hearings the Board of Selectmen approved an alcohol license for Abby
Park Restaurant, which is tentatively scheduled to open in the summer of 2009.
The Board of Selectmen appointed an Alternate Energy Committee and a
Wind Energy Committee for the purpose of addressing escalating energy costs.
As a result, the Town received grant money from the Renewable Energy Trust,
which is part of the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, to conduct a wind
turbine feasibility study. This feasibility study indicated that the best location
for a wind turbine would be on Town owned property in the area of the Quarry
Hills Golf Course. The Town is continuing to explore the feasibility of a wind
turbine in that location. In addition, the Alternate Energy Committee was successful
in securing a grant for the installation of solar panels at the high school
and the town hall.
Real Estate
After a public bid process, a purchase and sale agreement was signed for
the purchase of Town-owned land located on Central Avenue adjacent to the
MBTA right-of-way.
Personnel Changes
Town Treasurer/Collector Kevin Sorgi, who served the Town for 28 years,
did not seek re-election. Mr. Sorgi’s keen knowledge and experience will be
missed. I would like to personally thank Mr. Sorgi for his loyalty, dedication
and service to the Town. In April, James D. McAuliffe was elected as Milton’s
new Town Treasurer/Collector.
Director of Public Works/Town Engineer Walter Heller resigned, effective
February 20, 2009, to take a position with MassHighway. I would like to acknowledge
and thank Mr. Heller for his years of service to the Town as Director
of Public Works/Town Engineer and wish him well in his new role.
After 40 years of dedicated service, DPW Foreman Paul Hazel announced
his retirement which took effect on June 30, 2009. We wish him a long, healthy
and well deserved retirement.
Fire Chief Malcolm Larson retired on June 30, 2009 after serving the Town
for thirty-two years with distinction. I am sure Mr. Larson will pursue his love
of golf during his retirement. A Fire Chief Screening Committee was appointed
by the Board of Selectmen comprised of Westwood Fire Chief William
P. Scoble, Brockton Fire Chief Kenneth Galligan, Marshfield Fire Chief Kevin
C. Robinson, Michael B. Reardon and Stefano Keel. The Committee performed
in depth interviews and assessments on all candidates and recommended three
finalists for the position of Fire Chief. From the six candidates who applied the
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