Residents tell Milton Selectboard of safety, nuisance issues on Hunting Ridge Lane; town to report back

Several residents said a single property on Hunting Ridge Lane has created continuing safety and quality‑of‑life problems, and they urged the Milton Selectboard to take stronger enforcement action.

At the July 6 meeting, resident Larry Luby and other neighbors said they have observed unregistered and junk vehicles, sidewalk obstructions and activity they suspect to be drug‑related around the residence. The residents told the board prior complaints have not led to sufficient enforcement or long‑term remedies.

Town Manager Chris Taylor told the residents the town is pursuing new code enforcement processes intended to improve responses to recurring nuisance complaints. Chief of Police Frank Scalise confirmed the Police Department is coordinating with town staff on enforcement options and said the Town is working to balance enforcement with available staffing. Taylor and Scalise told the board they will return with an update at the Selectboard’s July 20 meeting.

Separately, community member Lonnie Poland raised a transparency concern about an upcoming event called “Freedom Fest,” noting promotional material instructed that checks be made payable to the Milton GOP. Poland asked the Selectboard to consider disclosure standards for large events on Town property so the public can readily see whether events involve political fundraising. The Selectboard did not take formal action on Poland’s request at the meeting.

The Selectboard did not vote on new enforcement policy language at the July 6 meeting; the next formal update is scheduled for July 20.