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January 18, 2018
6 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Robert O'Regan, Michael Sullivan, Stephen Cavey, Richard Hill, Christine Howe
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Richard Hill arrived at 6:50 p.m. and Robert O'Regan at 7:10 p.m. (the minutes list their arrival times).
Every vote, in order
Nominate Christine Howe
Mr. Cavey nominated Christine Howe. Mr. Sullivan seconded the nomination. Nomination passed unanimously.
Yes: Cavey, Howe, SullivanRobert O'Regan arrived late (7:10 p.m., the minutes say) and the minutes do not show whether Robert was there for this vote, so Robert is not counted. Richard Hill arrived late (6:50 p.m., the minutes say) and the minutes do not show whether Richard was there for this vote, so Richard is not counted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey nominated Christine Howe. Mr. Sullivan seconded the nomination. Nomination passed unanimously..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Sullivan)
Nominate Richard Hill
Mr. Cavey nominated Richard Hill. Ms. Howe seconded the nomination. Nomination passed unanimously.
Yes: Cavey, Howe, SullivanRobert O'Regan arrived late (7:10 p.m., the minutes say) and the minutes do not show whether Robert was there for this vote, so Robert is not counted. Richard Hill arrived late (6:50 p.m., the minutes say) and the minutes do not show whether Richard was there for this vote, so Richard is not counted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey nominated Richard Hill. Ms. Howe seconded the nomination. Nomination passed unanimously..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Howe)
Approve the lease
Ms. Howe motioned to approve the lease. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Yes: Cavey, Howe, SullivanRobert O'Regan arrived late (7:10 p.m., the minutes say) and the minutes do not show whether Robert was there for this vote, so Robert is not counted. Richard Hill arrived late (6:50 p.m., the minutes say) and the minutes do not show whether Richard was there for this vote, so Richard is not counted.
From the minutes
“Ms. Howe motioned to approve the lease. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Howe, second: Cavey)
Direct the Town Manager to use 2% growth over fiscal year 2018 revenue suggestion for state aid
Mr. Sullivan motioned to direct the Town Manager to use 2% growth over fiscal year 2018 revenue suggestion for state aid. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Motion failed 2-3.
The minutes give only the count (2-3), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to direct the Town Manager to use 2% growth over fiscal year 2018 revenue suggestion for state aid. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Motion failed 2-3..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Cavey)
Direct the Town Manager to bring a balanced budget to the Board of Selectmen meeting on January 23, 2017
Mr. Hill motioned to direct the Town Manager to bring a balanced budget to the Board of Selectmen meeting on January 23, 2017. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-1 with Mr. Cavey opposed.
Yes: Hill, Howe, O'Regan, SullivanNo: Cavey
From the minutes
“Mr. Hill motioned to direct the Town Manager to bring a balanced budget to the Board of Selectmen meeting on January 23, 2017. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-1 with Mr. Cavey opposed..” (Motion: Hill, second: Howe)
Adjourn the meeting at 12:16 a.m
Mr. Sullivan motioned to adjourn the meeting at 12:16 a.m. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Yes: Cavey, Howe, SullivanRobert O'Regan arrived late (7:10 p.m., the minutes say) and the minutes do not show whether Robert was there for this vote, so Robert is not counted. Richard Hill arrived late (6:50 p.m., the minutes say) and the minutes do not show whether Richard was there for this vote, so Richard is not counted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to adjourn the meeting at 12:16 a.m. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Cavey)
From the Stoughton Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Select Board member photos: video stills from Stoughton Media Access Corporation (SMAC, Stoughton’s local cable TV), each from a program that names the member on screen: Joseph Mokrisky from “Community Forum - Joe Mokrisky - Chairman of Select Board” (2021); Debra Roberts from “Stoughton Politics with...This Guy: Talking with Debra Roberts” (2025); Stephen Cavey from “Stoughton Politics with... This Guy: Interview with Select Board Chair Stephen Cavey” (2025); Scott Carrara from “Community Forum - Scott Carrara - Running for Stoughton Board of Selectmen” (2021); Lori Jacques from “A Lioness & You on the Watch: Interview with Select Board Candidate Lori Jacques” (2026). Former members show initials.
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