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April 17, 2018
8 recorded votes, 0 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
Every vote, in order
Grant the application for the Children's Museum Road Race conditional on Police approval
Mr. Sullivan motioned to grant the application for the Children's Museum Road Race conditional on Police approval. Mr. Hill seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to grant the application for the Children's Museum Road Race conditional on Police approval. Mr. Hill seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hill)
Approve the application for the STOYAC Softball parade to take place on April 28, 2018 at 8:30 am
Ms. Howe motioned to approve the application for the STOYAC Softball parade to take place on April 28, 2018 at 8:30 am. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Howe motioned to approve the application for the STOYAC Softball parade to take place on April 28, 2018 at 8:30 am. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Howe, second: Sullivan)
Approve change in manager for the Portuguese National Club and the new manager will be Manuel Pacheco
Mr. Cavey motioned to approve change in manager for the Portuguese National Club and the new manager will be Manuel Pacheco. Mr. Hill seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey motioned to approve change in manager for the Portuguese National Club and the new manager will be Manuel Pacheco. Mr. Hill seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Hill)
Enter into executive session
Mr. Sullivan motioned to enter into executive session. Mr. Hill seconded the motion. Roll Call: Mr. Hill, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Cavey, Ms. Howe and Mr. O'Regan all 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. Hill, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Cavey, Ms. Howe and Mr. O'Regan all voted yes to enter into executive session..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hill)
Approve the gas line change out along Park Street for National Grid
Mr. Hill motioned to approve the gas line change out along Park Street for National Grid. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hill motioned to approve the gas line change out along Park Street for National Grid. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hill, second: Sullivan)
Designate Attorney Brian Winner as special Town Counsel for the services as outlined in his March 27, 2018 letter to the Board of Selectmen
Mr. Sullivan motioned to designate Attorney Brian Winner as special Town Counsel for the services as outlined in his March 27, 2018 letter to the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Hill seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to designate Attorney Brian Winner as special Town Counsel for the services as outlined in his March 27, 2018 letter to the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Hill seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hill)
Approve the consent agenda
Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve the consent agenda. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve the consent agenda. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Cavey)
Enter into executive session
Mr. Sullivan motioned to enter into executive session. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Roll call: Mr. Hill, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Cavey, Ms. Howe and Mr. O'Regan all voted to enter into executive session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to enter into executive session. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Roll call: Mr. Hill, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Cavey, Ms. Howe and Mr. O'Regan all voted to enter into executive session..” (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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