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March 15, 2018
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Robert O'Regan, Michael Sullivan, Stephen Cavey, Richard Hill, Christine Howe
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve consent agenda item a
Mr. Hill motioned to approve consent agenda item a. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hill motioned to approve consent agenda item a. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hill, second: Sullivan)
Approve consent agenda item b
Mr. Hill motioned to approve consent agenda item b. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hill motioned to approve consent agenda item b. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hill, second: Sullivan)
Approve the application for Flanagan's Testicular Cancer Awareness Road Race
Mr. Cavey motioned to approve the application for Flanagan's Testicular Cancer Awareness Road Race. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey motioned to approve the application for Flanagan's Testicular Cancer Awareness Road Race. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Howe)
Approve the application for the Narragansett Summer Running Festival on July 15, 2018
Mr. Hill motioned to approve the application for the Narragansett Summer Running Festival on July 15, 2018. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hill motioned to approve the application for the Narragansett Summer Running Festival on July 15, 2018. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hill, second: Sullivan)
Authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated January 19, 2018 for the South Elementary School located at 17 Ash
Mr. Sullivan motioned to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated January 19, 2018 for the South Elementary School located at 17 Ash Street, Stoughton which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: Priority 7: Replacement of, or addition to, obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the City/Town/Regional School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated January 19, 2018 for the South Elementary School located at 17 Ash Street, Stoughton which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: Priority 7: Replacement of, or addition to, obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the City/Town/Regional School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Cavey)
Request the Procurement Officer to issue the RFP for the Town Manager search
Mr. Sullivan motioned to request the Procurement Officer to issue the RFP for the Town Manager search. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to request the Procurement Officer to issue the RFP for the Town Manager search. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Approve of the $23,450 for the Sewer Bond for the MWRA community support program in order to accept the grant of $70,350
Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve of the $23,450 for the Sewer Bond for the MWRA community support program in order to accept the grant of $70,350. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve of the $23,450 for the Sewer Bond for the MWRA community support program in order to accept the grant of $70,350. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Recommend to the Finance Committee to add back to the FY19 operating budget the Assistant Town Manager/H.R. Director for 6 months at $55,000, the Skilled Craftsman for $56,680, the Assistant
Ms. Howe motioned to recommend to the Finance Committee to add back to the FY19 operating budget the Assistant Town Manager/H.R. Director for 6 months at $55,000, the Skilled Craftsman for $56,680, the Assistant Recreation director for $56,384, 1 Patrol Officer for 6 months at $26,323, 1 Fire Fighter for 6 months at $30,000, 1 family and 1 single plan for healthcare at $27,000 and the .5 Principal Clerk for 6 months at $18,596 and $1,000 for the Town Moderators operating budget. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Howe motioned to recommend to the Finance Committee to add back to the FY19 operating budget the Assistant Town Manager/H.R. Director for 6 months at $55,000, the Skilled Craftsman for $56,680, the Assistant Recreation director for $56,384, 1 Patrol Officer for 6 months at $26,323, 1 Fire Fighter for 6 months at $30,000, 1 family and 1 single plan for healthcare at $27,000 and the .5 Principal Clerk for 6 months at $18,596 and $1,000 for the Town Moderators operating budget. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Howe, second: Sullivan)
Amend the request of article 37 for Town Meeting for the addition of a lift (elevator) for the Lucius Clapp Building from $180,000 to $15,000 for design only to evaluate the logistics
Mr. Hill motioned to amend the request of article 37 for Town Meeting for the addition of a lift (elevator) for the Lucius Clapp Building from $180,000 to $15,000 for design only to evaluate the logistics. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hill motioned to amend the request of article 37 for Town Meeting for the addition of a lift (elevator) for the Lucius Clapp Building from $180,000 to $15,000 for design only to evaluate the logistics. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hill, second: Sullivan)
Enter into executive session
Mr. Sullivan motioned to enter into executive session. Mr. Hill seconded the motion. Roll Call: Mr. Cavey, Ms. Howe, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Hill and Mr. O'Regan voted yes to enter into executive session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to enter into executive session. Mr. Hill seconded the motion. Roll Call: Mr. Cavey, Ms. Howe, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Hill and Mr. O'Regan voted yes to enter into executive session..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hill)
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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