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Stoughton Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting

December 18, 2018

23 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Robert O'Regan, Michael Sullivan, Stephen Cavey, Richard Hill, Christine Howe

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the Business License Renewal

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Hill motioned to approve the Business License Renewal. They need to figure out how many other cars should be on lot. Need to clarify language. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Mr. Hill needs to get formula for the number of cars on the lot. Mr. Sullivan - Motions that Town Manager is to follow up with Town Staff to clarify language and what's allowable and Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hill motioned to approve the Business License Renewal. They need to figure out how many other cars should be on lot. Need to clarify language. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Mr. Hill needs to get formula for the number of cars on the lot. Mr. Sullivan - Motions that Town Manager is to follow up with Town Staff to clarify language and what's allowable and Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hill, second: Cavey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Business License renewal

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve the Business License renewal and Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed 4 to 1. Mr. Cavey voted against the motion.

Yes: Hill, Howe, O'Regan, SullivanNo: Cavey

From the minutes

“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve the Business License renewal and Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed 4 to 1. Mr. Cavey voted against the motion..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Hill motioned to approve the Business License renewal and Mr. Sullivan seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hill motioned to approve the Business License renewal and Mr. Sullivan seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hill, second: Sullivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the renewal of his Business License in condition of completing reporting into the police

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Cavey motioned to approve the renewal of his Business License in condition of completing reporting into the police and Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.

From the minutes

“Mr. Cavey motioned to approve the renewal of his Business License in condition of completing reporting into the police and Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Howe)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the renewal of his license in condition of completing reporting into the police

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Cavey motioned to approve the renewal of his license in condition of completing reporting into the police and Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.

From the minutes

“Mr. Cavey motioned to approve the renewal of his license in condition of completing reporting into the police and Ms. Howe seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Howe)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Renew the Business License

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Hill Motioned to renew the Business License and Mr. Cavey seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously. , Peppercorns Café' 445 Central St. - Business License pending Board of Health Inspection of grease trap as business owner states they pump it themselves.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hill Motioned to renew the Business License and Mr. Cavey seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously. , Peppercorns Café' 445 Central St. - Business License pending Board of Health Inspection of grease trap as business owner states they pump it themselves..” (Motion: Hill, second: Cavey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the Business License renewal

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Hill motioned to approve the Business License renewal and Mr. Sullivan seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hill motioned to approve the Business License renewal and Mr. Sullivan seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hill, second: Sullivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the renewal of the Business License

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve the renewal of the Business License and Mr. Cavey seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.

From the minutes

“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve the renewal of the Business License and Mr. Cavey seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Cavey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the Business License renewal

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve the Business License renewal and Mr. Cavey seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.

From the minutes

“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve the Business License renewal and Mr. Cavey seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Cavey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve Business License renewal upon satisfaction of the Board of Health Inspection

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve Business License renewal upon satisfaction of the Board of Health Inspection and Mr. Cavey seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.

From the minutes

“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve Business License renewal upon satisfaction of the Board of Health Inspection and Mr. Cavey seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Cavey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the Business License

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Hill motioned to approve the Business License and Mr. Sullivan seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hill motioned to approve the Business License and Mr. Sullivan seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hill, second: Sullivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Of Health will have to inspect again on 05/31/19 and that it pass

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Hill motioned that the Board of Health will have to inspect again on 05/31/19 and that it pass. Mr. Sullivan seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hill motioned that the Board of Health will have to inspect again on 05/31/19 and that it pass. Mr. Sullivan seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hill, second: Sullivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the Business License renewal

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Hill Motioned to approve the Business License renewal and Mr. Cavey seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hill Motioned to approve the Business License renewal and Mr. Cavey seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hill, second: Cavey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the Business License Renewal

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Mr. Hill motioned to approve the Business License Renewal and Mr. Cavey seconded it. Mr. Sullivan was opposed. The vote was passed 4 to 1.

Yes: Cavey, Hill, Howe, O'ReganNo: Sullivan

From the minutes

“Mr. Hill motioned to approve the Business License Renewal and Mr. Cavey seconded it. Mr. Sullivan was opposed. The vote was passed 4 to 1..” (Motion: Hill, second: Cavey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Have the Board of Health inspect the business before the first Board meetings in January, June and December to make sure it complies

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Mr. Hill had a follow up motion to have the Board of Health inspect for the 1* Board of Selectmen Meeting in January, the 1° Board of Selectmen Meeting in June and for the 1* Board of Selectmen Meeting in December to ensure all is satisfactory and in Compliance. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Mr. Sullivan was opposed. The vote was passed 4 to 1, Nagoya Sushi, Inc.

Yes: Cavey, Hill, Howe, O'ReganNo: Sullivan

From the minutes

“Mr. Hill had a follow up motion to have the Board of Health inspect for the 1* Board of Selectmen Meeting in January, the 1° Board of Selectmen Meeting in June and for the 1* Board of Selectmen Meeting in December to ensure all is satisfactory and in Compliance. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Mr. Sullivan was opposed. The vote was passed 4 to 1, Nagoya Sushi, Inc..” (Motion: Hill, second: Howe)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the Business License Renewal

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve the Business License Renewal and Mr. Hill seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.

From the minutes

“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve the Business License Renewal and Mr. Hill seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hill)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Not renew the Business License

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Sullivan motioned to not renew the Business License and Mr. Cavey seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.

From the minutes

“Mr. Sullivan motioned to not renew the Business License and Mr. Cavey seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Cavey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the Business License renewal

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Hill motioned to approve the Business License renewal and Mr. Sullivan seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hill motioned to approve the Business License renewal and Mr. Sullivan seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hill, second: Sullivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Authorize the filing of CPC applications for all projects

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Sullivan motioned to authorize the filing of CPC applications for all projects and Mr. Hill seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.

From the minutes

“Mr. Sullivan motioned to authorize the filing of CPC applications for all projects and Mr. Hill seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hill)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve the Consent Agenda

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve the Consent Agenda and Ms. Howe seconded it. The motion to approve was unanimous.

From the minutes

“Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve the Consent Agenda and Ms. Howe seconded it. The motion to approve was unanimous..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Go into Executive Session

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Sullivan motioned to go into Executive Session and Mr. Hill seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.

From the minutes

“Mr. Sullivan motioned to go into Executive Session and Mr. Hill seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hill)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the renewal of the Business License

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Hill motioned to approve the renewal of the Business License and Mr. Sullivan seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hill motioned to approve the renewal of the Business License and Mr. Sullivan seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hill, second: Sullivan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Sullivan motioned to adjourn and Mr. Hill seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously.

From the minutes

“Mr. Sullivan motioned to adjourn and Mr. Hill seconded it. The vote was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hill)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

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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