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May 1, 2018
18 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Robert O'Regan, Michael Sullivan, Stephen Cavey, Richard Hill, Christine Howe
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Choose Robert O'Regan as Chair (Stephen Cavey's nomination; Richard Hill moved to close the nominations)
Mr. Cavey motioned to nominate Mr. O'Regan as chairman. Mr. Hill motioned to close the nominations. Roll Call: Mr. Cavey, Ms. Howe, Mr. O'Regan, Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Hill all voted yes.
The minutes record the roll call (all five yes) right after Mr. Cavey's nomination of Mr. O'Regan as chairman and Mr. Hill's motion to close the nominations.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey motioned to nominate Mr. O'Regan as chairman. Mr. Hill motioned to close the nominations. Roll Call: Mr. Cavey, Ms. Howe, Mr. O'Regan, Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Hill all voted yes..” (Motion: Cavey)
Close the nominations for Vice Chair
Mr. Hill motioned to close the nominations. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hill motioned to close the nominations. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hill, second: Howe)
Choose Michael Sullivan as Vice Chair (Richard Hill’s nomination)
Motion to nominate Mr. Sullivan as vice chair passed unanimously.
Richard Hill nominated Michael Sullivan to be vice chair.
From the minutes
“Motion to nominate Mr. Sullivan as vice chair passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hill)
Approve consent agenda items A and C
Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve consent agenda items A and C. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve consent agenda items A and C. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Cavey)
Approve all the projects presented to the Board provided by Columbia Gas
Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve all the projects presented to the Board provided by Columbia Gas. Mr. Hill seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve all the projects presented to the Board provided by Columbia Gas. Mr. Hill seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hill)
Approve the permit to use Faxon Park
Ms. Howe motioned to approve the permit to use Faxon Park. Mr. Hill seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Howe motioned to approve the permit to use Faxon Park. Mr. Hill seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Howe, second: Hill)
Open the public hearing
Mr. Hill motioned to open the public hearing. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hill motioned to open the public hearing. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hill, second: Sullivan)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Hill motioned to close the public hearing. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hill motioned to close the public hearing. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hill, second: Sullivan)
Approve the layout for Tosca Drive as shown on the plan
Mr. Hill motioned to approve the layout for Tosca Drive as shown on the plan. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hill motioned to approve the layout for Tosca Drive as shown on the plan. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hill, second: Sullivan)
Grant the application for the Class II license for no more than 30 cars for sale at one time
Mr. O'Regan motioned to grant the application for the Class II license for no more than 30 cars for sale at one time. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. O'Regan motioned to grant the application for the Class II license for no more than 30 cars for sale at one time. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: O'Regan, second: Sullivan)
Approve the application for a common victuller's license for Deag's Diner at 1261 Park Street from 5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Mr. Hill motioned to approve the application for a common victuller's license for Deag's Diner at 1261 Park Street from 5:00 am - 9:00 pm. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hill motioned to approve the application for a common victuller's license for Deag's Diner at 1261 Park Street from 5:00 am - 9:00 pm. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hill, second: Sullivan)
Approve the application for the change in beneficial interest application for 430 Park Street
Ms. Howe motioned to approve the application for the change in beneficial interest application for 430 Park Street. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Howe motioned to approve the application for the change in beneficial interest application for 430 Park Street. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Howe, second: Sullivan)
Reappoint Mr. Gitto to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council for a term of 3 years
Mr. Hill motioned to reappoint Mr. Gitto to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council for a term of 3 years. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0 (Ms. Howe recused herself).
Yes: Cavey, Hill, O'Regan, Sullivan
From the minutes
“Mr. Hill motioned to reappoint Mr. Gitto to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council for a term of 3 years. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0 (Ms. Howe recused herself)..” (Motion: Hill, second: Sullivan)
Dismiss article 35 Cedar Hill Gold Course Land Acquisition
Mr. Hill motioned to dismiss article 35 Cedar Hill Gold Course Land Acquisition. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hill motioned to dismiss article 35 Cedar Hill Gold Course Land Acquisition. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hill, second: Sullivan)
Dismissed article number 37 Lucius Clapp Building Accessibility
Mr. Cavey motioned to dismissed article number 37 Lucius Clapp Building Accessibility. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey motioned to dismissed article number 37 Lucius Clapp Building Accessibility. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Sullivan)
Dismiss article 40 Post Office Acquisitions
Mr. Hill motioned to dismiss article 40 Post Office Acquisitions. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hill motioned to dismiss article 40 Post Office Acquisitions. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hill, second: Sullivan)
Dismiss article 41 McNamara Farm - Agricultural Preservation Restriction Acquisition
Mr. Hill motioned to dismiss article 41 McNamara Farm - Agricultural Preservation Restriction Acquisition. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hill motioned to dismiss article 41 McNamara Farm - Agricultural Preservation Restriction Acquisition. 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 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. Cavey, Ms. Howe, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Hill and Mr. O'Regan all 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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