MassVoter.com← Stoughton Select BoardStoughton Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
December 11, 2018
38 recorded votes, 1 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
Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. The vote was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Cavey)
Approve the Alcohol License Renewal for 63 Wyman St
Ms. Howe motioned to approve the Alcohol License Renewal for 63 Wyman St. and Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. The vote was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Howe motioned to approve the Alcohol License Renewal for 63 Wyman St. and Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Howe, second: Sullivan)
Approve 17 Class II licenses, as they appear below
Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve 17 Class II licenses, as they appear below. Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve 17 Class II licenses, as they appear below. Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Approve 3 Class III licenses, as they appear below
Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve 3 Class III licenses, as they appear below and Mr. Hill seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve 3 Class III licenses, as they appear below and Mr. Hill seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hill)
Approve 7 Club/ALL licenses, as they appear below
Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve 7 Club/ALL licenses, as they appear below and Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve 7 Club/ALL licenses, as they appear below and Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Approve 31 Common Victualler Licenses, as they appear below
Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve 31 Common Victualler Licenses, as they appear below and Mr. Hill seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve 31 Common Victualler Licenses, as they appear below and Mr. Hill seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hill)
Approve 12 Common Victualler / All Alcohol licenses, as they appear in the below
Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve 12 Common Victualler / All Alcohol licenses, as they appear in the below and Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve 12 Common Victualler / All Alcohol licenses, as they appear in the below and Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Approve 1 Common Victualler/ Amusement License, as it appears below
Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve 1 Common Victualler/ Amusement License, as it appears below and Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve 1 Common Victualler/ Amusement License, as it appears below and Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Approve 3 Common Victualler/ Beer & Wine Licenses, as they appear in the below
Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve 3 Common Victualler/ Beer & Wine Licenses, as they appear in the below and Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve 3 Common Victualler/ Beer & Wine Licenses, as they appear in the below and Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Approve the Fortune License, as it appears in the below
Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve the Fortune License, as it appears in the below and Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve the Fortune License, as it appears in the below and Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Approve the Inn/All License, as it appears in the below
Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve the Inn/All License, as it appears in the below and Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve the Inn/All License, as it appears in the below and Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Approve the 3 Lodging licenses, as they appear in the below
Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve the 3 Lodging licenses, as they appear in the below and Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve the 3 Lodging licenses, as they appear in the below and Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Approve 5 Package / All Licenses, as they appear in the below
Mr. Michael Sullivan motioned to approve 5 Package / All Licenses, as they appear in the below and Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Michael Sullivan motioned to approve 5 Package / All Licenses, as they appear in the below and Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Approve 2 Pawn licenses , as they appear in the below
Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve 2 Pawn licenses , as they appear in the below and Ms. Howe seconded / it. The vote was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve 2 Pawn licenses , as they appear in the below and Ms. Howe seconded / it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Approve 1 second hand license, as it appears in the below
Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve 1 second hand license, as it appears in the below and Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve 1 second hand license, as it appears in the below and Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Approve 1 Taxi License, as it appears in the below
Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve 1 Taxi License, as it appears in the below and Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve 1 Taxi License, as it appears in the below and Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Have the Town Manager look into and for her to report back to the Board by 12/18/18
Mr. Sullivan motioned to have the Town Manager look into and for her to report back to the Board by 12/18/18. Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to have the Town Manager look into and for her to report back to the Board by 12/18/18. Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Mr. Sullivan motioned to have the Town Manager look into and for her to report back to the Board by 12/18/18. Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to have the Town Manager look into and for her to report back to the Board by 12/18/18. Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Continue this hearing on / 12/18/18 and to have Ms. Richmond notify applicant to let them know that if no payment arrangement with the Treasurers' Office has been made or if the water/sewer bill
Mr. Sullivan motioned to continue this hearing on / 12/18/18 and to have Ms. Richmond notify applicant to let them know that if no payment arrangement with the Treasurers' Office has been made or if the water/sewer bill has not been paid in full by 12/18/18 the business license will not be renewed. The vote was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to continue this hearing on / 12/18/18 and to have Ms. Richmond notify applicant to let them know that if no payment arrangement with the Treasurers' Office has been made or if the water/sewer bill has not been paid in full by 12/18/18 the business license will not be renewed. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan)
Approval of Business License is subject to completion of Anti-Choke Certification
Mr. Sullivan motioned that approval of Business License is subject to completion of Anti-Choke Certification. Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned that approval of Business License is subject to completion of Anti-Choke Certification. Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Approve business license Subject to the Assembly Inspection being done
Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve business license Subject to the Assembly Inspection being done. Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve business license Subject to the Assembly Inspection being done. Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Approve Business License pending approval based on Anti-Choke Certification and Board of Health grease trap Inspection
Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve Business License pending approval based on Anti-Choke Certification and Board of Health grease trap Inspection. Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve Business License pending approval based on Anti-Choke Certification and Board of Health grease trap Inspection. Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Approve Business License pending approval of Board of Health Inspection of grease trap, as business owner says they clean their own
Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve Business License pending approval of Board of Health Inspection of grease trap, as business owner says they clean their own. Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve Business License pending approval of Board of Health Inspection of grease trap, as business owner says they clean their own. Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Approve Business License , until Board of Health inspection has been done on Outside Septic Failure
Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve Business License , until Board of Health inspection has been done on Outside Septic Failure. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. The vote was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve Business License , until Board of Health inspection has been done on Outside Septic Failure. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Approve Business License upon completion of Assembly Inspection,completion of Anti-Choke Certification and receipt of the grease trap receipt
Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve Business License upon completion of Assembly Inspection,completion of Anti-Choke Certification and receipt of the grease trap receipt . Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve Business License upon completion of Assembly Inspection,completion of Anti-Choke Certification and receipt of the grease trap receipt . Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Approve the Business License pending payment of outstanding water bill
Mr. Cavey motioned to approve the Business License pending payment of outstanding water bill. Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey motioned to approve the Business License pending payment of outstanding water bill. Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Howe)
Approve Common Victualler / All Alcohol License subject to completion of Assembly Inspection
Mr. Cavey motioned to approve Common Victualler / All Alcohol License subject to completion of Assembly Inspection. Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey motioned to approve Common Victualler / All Alcohol License subject to completion of Assembly Inspection. Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Howe)
Approve Business License pending approval based on Anti-Choke Certification
Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve Business License pending approval based on Anti-Choke Certification. Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve Business License pending approval based on Anti-Choke Certification. Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Approve upon receiving grease trap receipt
Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve upon receiving grease trap receipt. Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve upon receiving grease trap receipt. Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Approve the business license pending approval due to passing inspection for outside septic failure
Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve the business license pending approval due to passing inspection for outside septic failure . Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve the business license pending approval due to passing inspection for outside septic failure . Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Approve Business License pending approval based on Anti-Choke Certification
Ms. Howe motioned to approve Business License pending approval based on Anti-Choke Certification. Mr. Sullivan seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Howe motioned to approve Business License pending approval based on Anti-Choke Certification. Mr. Sullivan seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Howe, second: Sullivan)
Approve Business License / pending conditional mitigation of Building Violations (Installed bottle/can redemption device without permit and 5 signs on property)
Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve Business License / pending conditional mitigation of Building Violations (Installed bottle/can redemption device without permit and 5 signs on property). Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve Business License / pending conditional mitigation of Building Violations (Installed bottle/can redemption device without permit and 5 signs on property). Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Approve the Business License Renewal
Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve the Business License Renewal and Ms. Howe seconded it. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve the Business License Renewal and Ms. Howe seconded it. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Be notified of failure to comply with tax payments
Mr. Sullivan motioned to be notified of failure to comply with tax payments and Mr. Cavey seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to be notified of failure to comply with tax payments and Mr. Cavey seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Cavey)
Abate $471.2 for quarter 2 of Fiscal Year 2018 and to abate $535.43 for quarter 3 of Fiscal Year 2018
Mr. Sullivan motioned to abate $471.2 for quarter 2 of Fiscal Year 2018 and to abate $535.43 for quarter 3 of Fiscal Year 2018. Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to abate $471.2 for quarter 2 of Fiscal Year 2018 and to abate $535.43 for quarter 3 of Fiscal Year 2018. Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Abate
Mr. Sullivan motioned to abate and Mr. Cavey seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to abate and Mr. Cavey seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Cavey)
Approve the sale of the sewer bond
C. Sale of Sewer Bond - Mr. O'Regan had to read the motion out loud. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. The vote was passed unanimously.
The minutes say Mr. O'Regan read the motion aloud.
From the minutes
“C. Sale of Sewer Bond - Mr. O'Regan had to read the motion out loud. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: O'Regan, second: Sullivan)
Go into Executive Session
Mr. Sullivan motioned to go into Executive Session and Mr. Cavey seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to go into Executive Session and Mr. Cavey seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (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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