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August 7, 2018
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Robert O'Regan, Michael Sullivan, Stephen Cavey, Christine Howe
Absent: Richard Hill
Every vote, in order
Direct the Town Manager to have the Town Planner work to amend the Highway Business District to include the laboratory usage and also to create an overlay district in North Stoughton
Mr. Sullivan motioned to direct the Town Manager to have the Town Planner work to amend the Highway Business District to include the laboratory usage and also to create an overlay district in North Stoughton and Campanelli Industrial Park and have that come back to the Board as a draft for the first week of October. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to direct the Town Manager to have the Town Planner work to amend the Highway Business District to include the laboratory usage and also to create an overlay district in North Stoughton and Campanelli Industrial Park and have that come back to the Board as a draft for the first week of October. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Direct the Town Manager to utilize Town resources to achieve "Silver Level" biotechnology designation
Mr. Sullivan motioned to direct the Town Manager to utilize Town resources to achieve "Silver Level" biotechnology designation. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to direct the Town Manager to utilize Town resources to achieve "Silver Level" biotechnology designation. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Refer 600 Pleasant Street and the Gill Machine Site at the intersection of Southworth and Pratts Court to the Planning Board and the Town Planner for potential rezoning as residential including
Mr. Sullivan motioned that the Board refer 600 Pleasant Street and the Gill Machine Site at the intersection of Southworth and Pratts Court to the Planning Board and the Town Planner for potential rezoning as residential including possible use of the cluster development bylaw or possible senior housing and have their recommendations ready to the Board of Selectmen by September 21st for a possible Fall 2018 Special Town Meeting. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Mr. Cavey said he would like to incentivize the senior housing units going to Stoughton residents. Ms. Howe said she would like to have the Town Planner work with the Director of the Council on Aging. Motion passed 4-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned that the Board refer 600 Pleasant Street and the Gill Machine Site at the intersection of Southworth and Pratts Court to the Planning Board and the Town Planner for potential rezoning as residential including possible use of the cluster development bylaw or possible senior housing and have their recommendations ready to the Board of Selectmen by September 21st for a possible Fall 2018 Special Town Meeting. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Mr. Cavey said he would like to incentivize the senior housing units going to Stoughton residents. Ms. Howe said she would like to have the Town Planner work with the Director of the Council on Aging. Motion passed 4-0..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Approve Consent Agenda items A, B, D and E
Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve Consent Agenda items A, B, D and E. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve Consent Agenda items A, B, D and E. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Cavey)
Approve Consent Item C
Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve Consent Item C. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve Consent Item C. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Cavey)
Enter into executive session
Mr. Cavey motioned to enter into executive session. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Roll Call: Mr. Cavey, Ms. Howe, Mr. Sullivan and Mr. O'Regan all voted to enter into executive session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey motioned to enter into executive session. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Roll Call: Mr. Cavey, Ms. Howe, Mr. Sullivan and Mr. O'Regan all voted to enter into executive session..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Sullivan)
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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