🏛️ Millis at a glance

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💰 WHAT A TYPICAL HOME PAYS IN TAX
$9,080 / year
on a typical Millis home worth about $593,000
The tax rate is $15.31 per $1,000 of your home's value. Property tax is the town's main income — it pays for schools, police, fire, roads, and trash.
👥 WHO RUNS YOUR TOWN
Select Board
The town's main governing board — sets policy and approves budgets and contracts.
🗳️ NEXT ELECTION
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Massachusetts State Election · 140 days away
Governor and statewide offices on the ballot. Polls open 7 AM–8 PM. Your town's own election (Select Board, School Committee, etc.) is held each spring.

This week in Millis

Updated June 16, 2026

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12 items · last 60 days

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📋 Proposed Board of Health · June 15, 2026
Proposed Septic Regulation Changes
Board considers changes to local septic system regulations that could affect homeowners with private septic.
Why this matters: Septic rule changes can impose new requirements or costs on homeowners.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
🔄 Postponed Board of Health · June 15, 2026
EHIR – Woodland Subdivision (continued to July)
Environmental Health Impact Review for Woodland Subdivision is continued to the July meeting without discussion, per the applicant's request.
📍 Woodland Subdivision
Why this matters: Subdivision development; decision deferred — watch July meeting.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Board of Health · June 15, 2026
EHIR – Middle/High School
Environmental Health Impact Review (health assessment of a proposed project) for the Millis Middle/High School is up for board discussion.
📍 Middle/High School
Why this matters: Health review of school site directly affects students and families.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Board of Health · June 15, 2026
Well Update 7.7
Board receives an update on Well 7.7, likely related to water quality or operational status.
Why this matters: Drinking water well status affects public water supply.
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📋 Proposed Director's Report / Richdales State Tobacco Suspension Board of Health · June 15, 2026
Director's report includes an update on a state-level tobacco license suspension affecting Richdales.
Why this matters: Retailer tobacco suspension is a public health enforcement action.
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📋 Proposed EHIR - Woodland Subdivision Board of Health · June 15, 2026
Environmental Health Impact Review (EHIR) for the Woodland Subdivision development project.
📍 Woodland Subdivision, Millis
Why this matters: New subdivision development may affect nearby properties.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Director's Report / Richdale's State Tobacco Suspension Board of Health · June 15, 2026
Health Director reports, including on a state-imposed tobacco sales suspension at Richdale's convenience store.
📍 Richdale's, Millis
Why this matters: State tobacco suspension at a local store is notable for residents.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
🔄 Postponed Hearing: Stormwater & Land Disturbance Permit – Woodlands Subdivision (continued to 7/13/26) Select Board · June 15, 2026
A public hearing on a stormwater and land disturbance permit for the Woodlands Subdivision is scheduled but will be continued to the July 13, 2026 meeting. This permit review relates to how development activity on the subdivision handles rainwater runoff. No decision is expected June 15.
📍 Woodlands Subdivision
Why this matters: Large subdivision development with stormwater implications affecting nearby properties and drainage.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Approval of Phase II Letter of Map Revision Contract – Weston & Sampson Select Board · June 15, 2026
Coming up for vote on June 15 is a contract with engineering firm Weston & Sampson to complete a Phase II Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), which is a formal request to FEMA to update the official flood zone maps for parts of Millis. Updated flood maps can affect whether homeowners are required to carry flood insurance.
Why this matters: Flood map changes can affect homeowners' flood insurance requirements and property valuations.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Vote to Approve Use of FY27 Chapter 90 Funds for Road Paving Select Board · June 15, 2026
Coming up for a vote on June 15, the board will consider approving the use of Chapter 90 funds — state money specifically designated for local road improvements — for road paving projects in FY2027. Approval allows the town to proceed with planned paving work. The specific roads to be paved are not listed in the agenda.
💰 State Chapter 90 funds (amount not specified)
Why this matters: Road paving projects directly affect residents' daily commutes and neighborhood road conditions.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Vote on License for Food Pantry Use of 1st Floor and Potential Use of 2nd Floor – 64 Exchange Street Select Board · June 15, 2026
Coming up for a vote on June 15, the board will consider approving a license for a food pantry to use the first floor of the town-owned building at 64 Exchange Street. The board will also separately discuss and possibly vote on what to do with the second floor of the same building. This affects how a town-owned property is used by the community.
📍 64 Exchange Street
Why this matters: Determines use of a town-owned building, potentially benefiting residents who rely on food assistance services.
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💬 Discussed Reserve Fund, Free Cash, and Stabilization Fund Balances Finance Committee · June 10, 2026
Current balances: Reserve Fund $50,000; Free Cash $0; Stabilization Fund $3,077,395.85 as of April 30, 2026.
💰 Reserve Fund: $50,000; Free Cash: $0; Stabilization Fund: $3,077,395.85
Why this matters: Free cash at $0 affects town's fiscal flexibility and spending.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome

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How to get involved

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Show up and speak
Every meeting above is open to any resident, and most have a public comment period — usually a few minutes per person, no sign-up needed. Showing up matters more than you'd think; most decisions are made in front of nearly empty rooms.
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Write to the board before the meeting
Often more effective than speaking at the meeting itself — board members read constituent email, and a handful of messages on one topic gets noticed. Each board's contact page is linked from its meetings above.
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Know the appeal windows
Some decisions aren't final right away — zoning board rulings, for example, can be appealed to Superior Court within 20 days. Items with an open appeal window are flagged above with a countdown.
⚠️ These summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original source documents for anything important. This site is not affiliated with the Town of Millis and is not legal advice.

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