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September 4, 2018
10 recorded votes, 2 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
Approve the memorial square dedication for George E. Power, Jr
Mr. Hill motioned to approve the memorial square dedication for George E. Power, Jr. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hill motioned to approve the memorial square dedication for George E. Power, Jr. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hill, second: Sullivan)
Allow the Ahavath Torah Congregation to change the Bingo dates to Thursday, September 20, 27 and October 4, 2018
Mr. O'Regan motioned to allow the Ahavath Torah Congregation to change the Bingo dates to Thursday, September 20, 27 and October 4, 2018. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. O'Regan motioned to allow the Ahavath Torah Congregation to change the Bingo dates to Thursday, September 20, 27 and October 4, 2018. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: O'Regan, second: Sullivan)
Approve the one-day Alcohol Beverage License for September 15th from 2:00-8:00 pm
Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve the one-day Alcohol Beverage License for September 15th from 2:00-8:00 pm. Mr. Hill seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve the one-day Alcohol Beverage License for September 15th from 2:00-8:00 pm. Mr. Hill seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hill)
Table to application for Smokey Bones until the paperwork is complete
Mr. Hill motioned to table to application for Smokey Bones until the paperwork is complete. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hill motioned to table to application for Smokey Bones until the paperwork is complete. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hill, second: Sullivan)
Approve of the 5K road race app for October 20th
Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve of the 5K road race app for October 20th Mr. Hill seconded the motion. Mr. O'Regan asked if the Police details would be covered by the Community Events line in the police budge. Mr. Davis said it would. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve of the 5K road race app for October 20th Mr. Hill seconded the motion. Mr. O'Regan asked if the Police details would be covered by the Community Events line in the police budge. Mr. Davis said it would. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hill)
Approve the application to close Pierce Street from 10:30-3:00 p.m. and approval to have Stoughton Day Held at Halloran Park
Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve the application to close Pierce Street from 10:30-3:00 p.m. and approval to have Stoughton Day Held at Halloran Park. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve the application to close Pierce Street from 10:30-3:00 p.m. and approval to have Stoughton Day Held at Halloran Park. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Approve the change in manager at Courtyard by Marriot to Ms. Casey Erin Williams as the manager on the condition that the notary acknowledgement be stamped with wet ink stamp
Mr. Cavey motioned to approve the change in manager at Courtyard by Marriot to Ms. Casey Erin Williams as the manager on the condition that the notary acknowledgement be stamped with wet ink stamp. Mr. Hill seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey motioned to approve the change in manager at Courtyard by Marriot to Ms. Casey Erin Williams as the manager on the condition that the notary acknowledgement be stamped with wet ink stamp. Mr. Hill seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Hill)
In order to avoid unnecessary and costly use of his services, the Board of Selectmen
In order to avoid unnecessary and costly use of his services, the Board of Selectmen, by unanimous vote, has adopted the following guidelines, which shall govern access to and the use of Town Counsel by employees of the Town of Stoughton. § 205-2 Direct access.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“In order to avoid unnecessary and costly use of his services, the Board of Selectmen, by unanimous vote, has adopted the following guidelines, which shall govern access to and the use of Town Counsel by employees of the Town of Stoughton. § 205-2 Direct access..”
Approve Consent agenda items A, B, and C
Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve Consent agenda items A, B, and C. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously with Mr. Hill abstaining from voting for item B. Mr. Sullivan explained the abatement requests that Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Cavey had held a hearing for.
Yes: Cavey, Howe, O'Regan, SullivanAbstained: Hill
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve Consent agenda items A, B, and C. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously with Mr. Hill abstaining from voting for item B. Mr. Sullivan explained the abatement requests that Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Cavey had held a hearing for..” (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, Ms. Howe, Mr. Cavey and Mr. O'Regan all voted yes to the motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to enter into executive session. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Roll Call: Mr. Hill, Mr. Sullivan, Ms. Howe, Mr. Cavey and Mr. O'Regan all voted yes to the motion..” (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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