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February 6, 2018
10 recorded votes, 10 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:
- Robert O'Regan arrived at 7:05 p.m.
Every vote, in order
Approve the consent agenda
Mr. Cavey motioned to approve the consent agenda. Mr. Hill seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Yes: Cavey, Hill, Howe, SullivanRobert O'Regan arrived late (7:05 p.m., the minutes say) and the minutes do not show whether Robert was there for this vote, so Robert is not counted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey motioned to approve the consent agenda. Mr. Hill seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Hill)
Have Mr. Tisdelle inserted to fill the Town Manager seat for the High School Building Committee
Mr. Hill motioned to have Mr. Tisdelle inserted to fill the Town Manager seat for the High School Building Committee. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Yes: Cavey, Hill, Howe, SullivanRobert O'Regan arrived late (7:05 p.m., the minutes say) and the minutes do not show whether Robert was there for this vote, so Robert is not counted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hill motioned to have Mr. Tisdelle inserted to fill the Town Manager seat for the High School Building Committee. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hill, second: Howe)
Not insert article number 36 for the Armory Building Preservation and Rehabilitation
Mr. Sullivan motioned to not insert article number 36 for the Armory Building Preservation and Rehabilitation. Motion failed 1-4 for no second.
The minutes say the motion “failed 1-4 for no second.” The minutes give only the count (1-4), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to not insert article number 36 for the Armory Building Preservation and Rehabilitation. Motion failed 1-4 for no second..” (Motion: Sullivan)
Not insert article number 37 for the Lucius Clapp Building Accessibility
Mr. Hill motioned to not insert article number 37 for the Lucius Clapp Building Accessibility. Motion failed 1-4 for no second.
The minutes say the motion “failed 1-4 for no second.” The minutes give only the count (1-4), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hill motioned to not insert article number 37 for the Lucius Clapp Building Accessibility. Motion failed 1-4 for no second..” (Motion: Hill)
Not insert article number 51 for the Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Side Yard Setback Requirements in RM and RU Zones
Mr. Hill motioned to not insert article number 51 for the Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Side Yard Setback Requirements in RM and RU Zones. Motion failed 1-4 for no second.
The minutes say the motion “failed 1-4 for no second.” The minutes give only the count (1-4), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hill motioned to not insert article number 51 for the Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Side Yard Setback Requirements in RM and RU Zones. Motion failed 1-4 for no second..” (Motion: Hill)
Amend article number 49 to say Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Stoughton Mixed Use Overlay District Bylaw Section 9.3.9.d
Mr. Sullivan motioned to amend article number 49 to say Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Stoughton Mixed Use Overlay District Bylaw Section 9.3.9.d. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Yes: Cavey, Hill, Howe, SullivanRobert O'Regan arrived late (7:05 p.m., the minutes say) and the minutes do not show whether Robert was there for this vote, so Robert is not counted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to amend article number 49 to say Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Stoughton Mixed Use Overlay District Bylaw Section 9.3.9.d. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Cavey)
Insert articles 1-51 into the warrant as drafted and article number 49 as amended into the warrant in the order as drafted
Mr. Sullivan motioned to insert articles 1-51 into the warrant as drafted and article number 49 as amended into the warrant in the order as drafted. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Yes: Cavey, Hill, Howe, SullivanRobert O'Regan arrived late (7:05 p.m., the minutes say) and the minutes do not show whether Robert was there for this vote, so Robert is not counted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to insert articles 1-51 into the warrant as drafted and article number 49 as amended into the warrant in the order as drafted. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Close the warrant
Mr. Sullivan motioned to close the warrant. Mr. Hill seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Yes: Cavey, Hill, Howe, SullivanRobert O'Regan arrived late (7:05 p.m., the minutes say) and the minutes do not show whether Robert was there for this vote, so Robert is not counted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to close the warrant. Mr. Hill seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hill)
Authorize the Interim Town Manager to work with Special Town Counsel at KP law to make such changes to the warrant as deemed necessary and appropriate to accomplish goals of this Board as
Mr. Sullivan moved to authorize the Interim Town Manager to work with Special Town Counsel at KP law to make such changes to the warrant as deemed necessary and appropriate to accomplish goals of this Board as discussed tonight (February 6, 2018) including editorial changes, changes to bring the article to accord with State Law, or to correct or include facts and figures that are necessary for the purpose stated. Mr. Hill seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Yes: Cavey, Hill, Howe, SullivanRobert O'Regan arrived late (7:05 p.m., the minutes say) and the minutes do not show whether Robert was there for this vote, so Robert is not counted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan moved to authorize the Interim Town Manager to work with Special Town Counsel at KP law to make such changes to the warrant as deemed necessary and appropriate to accomplish goals of this Board as discussed tonight (February 6, 2018) including editorial changes, changes to bring the article to accord with State Law, or to correct or include facts and figures that are necessary for the purpose stated. Mr. Hill seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hill)
Adjourn the meeting
Mr. Sullivan motioned to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Yes: Cavey, Hill, Howe, SullivanRobert O'Regan arrived late (7:05 p.m., the minutes say) and the minutes do not show whether Robert was there for this vote, so Robert is not counted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to adjourn the meeting. 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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