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November 17, 2020
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the Board of Assessors (tax classification hearing); only the Select Board’s votes are shown.
Present: Christine Howe, Stephen Cavey, Robert O'Regan, Debra Roberts
Absent: Joseph Mokrisky
During the meeting:
- Robert O'Regan arrived at 7:29 p.m. because of a work commitment.
Every vote, in order
Accept the recommendation of the Board of Assessors to agree to the tax shift
Mr. Cavey made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Board of Assessors to agree to the tax shift. Ms. Roberts seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. Motion passed 4-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Board of Assessors to agree to the tax shift. Ms. Roberts seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. Motion passed 4-0..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Roberts)
Accept the recommendation of the Board of Assessors to set the tax shift at 1.48%
Mr. Cavey made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Board of Assessors to set the tax shift at 1.48%. Ms. Roberts seconded. the motion. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. Motion passed 4-0, Ms. Roberts questioned if the school construction comes in under budget, can funds not used or dedicated be returned to tax-payers to ease any tax increases.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Board of Assessors to set the tax shift at 1.48%. Ms. Roberts seconded. the motion. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. Motion passed 4-0, Ms. Roberts questioned if the school construction comes in under budget, can funds not used or dedicated be returned to tax-payers to ease any tax increases..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Roberts)
Not provide the residential discount
Mr. O'Regan motioned to not provide the residential discount. Ms. Roberts seconded. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. Motion passed 4-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. O'Regan motioned to not provide the residential discount. Ms. Roberts seconded. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. Motion passed 4-0..” (Motion: O'Regan, second: Roberts)
Not provide the commercial discount
Mr. O'Regan motioned to not provide the commercial discount. Ms. Roberts seconded. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. Motion passed 4-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. O'Regan motioned to not provide the commercial discount. Ms. Roberts seconded. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. Motion passed 4-0..” (Motion: O'Regan, second: Roberts)
Direct the Town Manager to update the report from August 2020, a departmental improvement plan
Mr. O'Regan motioned to direct the Town Manager to update the report from August 2020, a departmental improvement plan. A plan to focus on the plusses and needs of the department. Said report will assist the Board in identifying skills needed. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. Motion passed 4-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. O'Regan motioned to direct the Town Manager to update the report from August 2020, a departmental improvement plan. A plan to focus on the plusses and needs of the department. Said report will assist the Board in identifying skills needed. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. Motion passed 4-0..” (Motion: O'Regan, second: Cavey)
The Town Manager will update the departmental improvement review, identify skill sets prior to posting the position
Mr. O'Regan motioned that the Town Manager will update the departmental improvement review, identify skill sets prior to posting the position. Ms. Roberts seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. Motion passed 4-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. O'Regan motioned that the Town Manager will update the departmental improvement review, identify skill sets prior to posting the position. Ms. Roberts seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. Motion passed 4-0..” (Motion: O'Regan, second: Roberts)
Adopt the Downtown Parking Policy as revised
Mr. Cavey motioned to adopt the Downtown Parking Policy as revised. Mr. O' Regan seconded. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. Motion passed 4-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey motioned to adopt the Downtown Parking Policy as revised. Mr. O' Regan seconded. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. Motion passed 4-0..” (Motion: Cavey, second: O'Regan)
Seek candidates with backgrounds and experience with major construction projects i.e. architects, designers; those with experience following a major project, also search should include end users
Mr. O'Regan made a motion to seek candidates with backgrounds and experience with major construction projects i.e. architects, designers; those with experience following a major project, also search should include end users of the public building. Ms. Howe seconded the motion, Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. Motion passed 4-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. O'Regan made a motion to seek candidates with backgrounds and experience with major construction projects i.e. architects, designers; those with experience following a major project, also search should include end users of the public building. Ms. Howe seconded the motion, Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. Motion passed 4-0..” (Motion: O'Regan, second: Howe)
Approve the Consent Agenda
Mr. O'Regan motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, Mr. Cavey seconded, Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. Motion passed 4-0, DOCUMENTS USED DURING MEETING ~ Board of Assessors Document - Documents Relevant to Department Study of Town Clerk's Office -Ms. Mary Beth Bernard - Downtown Parking Policy-Mr. Mare Tisdelle : ~ Downtown Municipal Parking Lot Management Policy - Open Session Minutes of 10/13 & 10/19/2020 Dated: Signed by: [2- [o-go%0 | Christine D, Howe, Chair , Open Session Minutes - November 17, 2020 8
From the minutes
“Mr. O'Regan motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, Mr. Cavey seconded, Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. Motion passed 4-0, DOCUMENTS USED DURING MEETING ~ Board of Assessors Document - Documents Relevant to Department Study of Town Clerk's Office -Ms. Mary Beth Bernard - Downtown Parking Policy-Mr. Mare Tisdelle : ~ Downtown Municipal Parking Lot Management Policy - Open Session Minutes of 10/13 & 10/19/2020 Dated: Signed by: [2- [o-go%0 | Christine D, Howe, Chair , Open Session Minutes - November 17, 2020 8.” (Motion: O'Regan, 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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