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June 25, 2019
9 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Robert O'Regan, Michael Sullivan, Stephen Cavey, Christine Howe, Joseph Mokrisky
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Consent Agenda, item B
A motion was made to approve the Consent Agenda, item B. Motion seconded by Ms. Howe and unanimously voted by the Board of Selectmen.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A motion was made to approve the Consent Agenda, item B. Motion seconded by Ms. Howe and unanimously voted by the Board of Selectmen..” (second: Howe)
Approve the sale of a $2,118,139 general obligation bond note of the Town dated June 27, 2019 and payable October 25, 2019
Vice-Chairman Sullivan moved to approve the sale of a $2,118,139 general obligation bond note of the Town dated June 27, 2019 and payable October 25, 2019. The note is to Oppenheimer & Company, Inc. at par plus a premium of $8,387.83. Mr. Sullivan further moved that the connection with the marketing and sale of the notes, the preparation and distribution of a notice of sale and preliminary official statement dated June 14, 2019 and a final official statement dated June 19, 2019, each and such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, may be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Mr. Sullivan further moved that the Town Treasurer and Board of Selectmen be and hereby are authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15C2-12 in such form as may be approved by Bond Counsel to the Town which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the notes for benefit of the holders of the notes from time to time. / Mr. Sullivan further moved that they authorize and direct the Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures in such form as the Treasurer and Bond Counsel deem sufficient. If such procedures are currently in place a review and up-date of said procedures can be done in order to monitor and maintain the tax exempt status of the notes. Mr. Sullivan further moved that every member of the Board of Selectmen, Town Clerk and Town Treasurer be and hereby are authorized to tak
From the minutes
“Vice-Chairman Sullivan moved to approve the sale of a $2,118,139 general obligation bond note of the Town dated June 27, 2019 and payable October 25, 2019. The note is to Oppenheimer & Company, Inc. at par plus a premium of $8,387.83. Mr. Sullivan further moved that the connection with the marketing and sale of the notes, the preparation and distribution of a notice of sale and preliminary official statement dated June 14, 2019 and a final official statement dated June 19, 2019, each and such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, may be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Mr. Sullivan further moved that the Town Treasurer and Board of Selectmen be and hereby are authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15C2-12 in such form as may be approved by Bond Counsel to the Town which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the notes for benefit of the holders of the notes from time to time. / Mr. Sullivan further moved that they authorize and direct the Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures in such form as the Treasurer and Bond Counsel deem sufficient. If such procedures are currently in place a review and up-date of said procedures can be done in order to monitor and maintain the tax exempt status of the notes. Mr. Sullivan further moved that every member of the Board of Selectmen, Town Clerk and Town Treasurer be and hereby are authorized to take any and all such action and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them or any of them to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. Motion was seconded Christine Howe. Questions and discussion were welcomed. The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously in favor of signing..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Create a gift fund for the Stoughton Youth Committee if none has been created and to accept the grant from Signature Healthcare for $15,125
Mr. Sullivan made a motion to create a gift fund for the Stoughton Youth Committee if none has been created and to accept the grant from Signature Healthcare for $15,125. Motion seconded by Chairman O'Regan. It was voted unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan made a motion to create a gift fund for the Stoughton Youth Committee if none has been created and to accept the grant from Signature Healthcare for $15,125. Motion seconded by Chairman O'Regan. It was voted unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: O'Regan)
Close the nominations
Motion was made by Ms. Howe to close nominations and seconded. It was voted unanimously (5-0) to close nominations,.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Ms. Howe to close nominations and seconded. It was voted unanimously (5-0) to close nominations,..” (Motion: Howe)
Appoint Nicholas Petitpas to the Energy & Sustainability Committee, Paul Demusz as Zoning Board of Appeals alternate and Joe Mokrisky to the Norfolk County Advisory Board
Chairman O'Regan suggested the original motion be taken by roll call. Each member voted in favor. / Mr. Sullivan's original motion for the appointments was voted unanimously (5-0).
Mr. Sullivan’s motion appears earlier in the minutes (“This motion was seconded,” without naming who); it was taken by roll call and each member voted in favor (5-0).
From the minutes
“Chairman O'Regan suggested the original motion be taken by roll call. Each member voted in favor. / Mr. Sullivan's original motion for the appointments was voted unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Sullivan)
Nominate Mr. Beaudette, Mr. Cupoli, Mr. Faria and Mr. Verdun for the Constable positions
Mr. Sullivan moved to nominate Mr. Beaudette, Mr. Cupoli, Mr. Faria and Mr. Verdun for the Constable positions. Motion was seconded. Ms. Howe pointed out there are 11 vacancies for Constables. On a roll call, it was unanimously voted all be re-appointed for three year terms as Constables. Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan moved to nominate Mr. Beaudette, Mr. Cupoli, Mr. Faria and Mr. Verdun for the Constable positions. Motion was seconded. Ms. Howe pointed out there are 11 vacancies for Constables. On a roll call, it was unanimously voted all be re-appointed for three year terms as Constables. Unanimous..” (Motion: Sullivan)
Authorize the Vice-Chairman or Town Manager to execute the deed, parking lot agreement, settlement statement, disclosure statement and broker's affidavit and any other documents that may require
Chairman O'Regan made a motion to authorize the Vice-Chairman or Town Manager to execute the deed, parking lot agreement, settlement statement, disclosure statement and broker's affidavit and any other documents that may require execution on behalf of the Town with the advice of Town Counsel for the close of Stoughton Depot Railroad Station. The motion was seconded. Motion voted unanimously.
From the minutes
“Chairman O'Regan made a motion to authorize the Vice-Chairman or Town Manager to execute the deed, parking lot agreement, settlement statement, disclosure statement and broker's affidavit and any other documents that may require execution on behalf of the Town with the advice of Town Counsel for the close of Stoughton Depot Railroad Station. The motion was seconded. Motion voted unanimously..” (Motion: O'Regan)
Approve Consent Agenda Item A
Mr. Sullivan made a motion to approve Consent Agenda Item A. Motion seconded by Ms. Howe. Motion was voted unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan made a motion to approve Consent Agenda Item A. Motion seconded by Ms. Howe. Motion was voted unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Approve minutes from the June 4, 2019 meeting
A motion was made to approve minutes from the June 4, 2019 meeting. Motion seconded and unanimously voted.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A motion was made to approve minutes from the June 4, 2019 meeting. Motion seconded and unanimously voted..”
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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