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Board approves sale of small Morris Street parcel and designates select board member to sign future closings
Summary
Select Board approved a purchase and sale agreement for a 0.18‑acre vacant parcel on Morris Street for $2,250 and appointed a member as the town's authorized signatory for future real-estate closings of town-owned parcels.
The Millis Select Board approved a purchase and sale agreement on June 9 between the town and Michael J. O'Keefe for a 0.18‑acre vacant parcel on Morris Street (parcel ID 40‑100‑000) for $2,250; the assessed value noted in the packet was $1,500. Town counsel prepared the agreement and staff said the sale was the result of an earlier town‑meeting authorization.
The board also voted to appoint a Select Board member (Ellen) as the authorized signatory for future closings of town‑owned land parcels to streamline the closing process. Staff said many of the parcels approved for potential sale at the 2024 town meeting require title research and that closings may occur online or in person; designating a signatory will help operations.
Why it matters: The town is progressing on an inventory of small parcels previously authorized for disposal at town meeting; sales reduce municipal maintenance burdens for small lots and return small revenues to the general fund.
What the board voted: Motion to approve the purchase and sale for $2,250 carried unanimously; the board also unanimously appointed a member as signatory for future closings.
Next steps: Town counsel will complete title and closing paperwork and notify the board of scheduled closings. Staff said additional parcels (many requiring title work) will be brought forward later in the year.
