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Christine Howe
Elected townwide · 4 terms in this record
Christine D. Howe
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How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2017–2018 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Howe as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
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Attendance
At the start of 18 of 18 Select Board meetings in 2017–2018 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (18)
- Apr 17, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 3, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 29, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 27, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 20, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 15, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 6, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 27, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 13, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 6, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 1, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 30, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 23, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 18, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 16, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 11, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 9, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 2, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2017–2018 Board
Apr 3Approve the 1-Day Alcohol License for St. James Trivia…Motion: Ms. Howe motioned to approve the 1-Day Alcohol License for St.…Passed 3–0 · Howe: Not recorded
April 3, 2018: Approve the 1-Day Alcohol License for St. James Trivia Night on April 6, 2018
Ms. Howe motioned to approve the 1-Day Alcohol License for St. James Trivia Night on April 6, 2018. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Motion passed 3-0-1.
Robert O'Regan arrived late (7:49 p.m., the minutes say) and the minutes do not show whether Robert was there for this vote, so Robert is not counted. The minutes give only the count (3-0-1), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“Ms. Howe motioned to approve the 1-Day Alcohol License for St. James Trivia Night on April 6, 2018. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Motion passed 3-0-1..” (Motion: Howe, second: Cavey)
Apr 3Approve the change in manager for Douglas Wine &…Motion: Mr. Hill motioned to approve the change in manager for Douglas…Passed 4–0 · Howe: Yes
April 3, 2018: Approve the change in manager for Douglas Wine & Spirits
Mr. Hill motioned to approve the change in manager for Douglas Wine & Spirits. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cavey, Hill, Howe, SullivanRobert O'Regan arrived late (7:49 p.m., the minutes say) and the minutes do not show whether Robert was there for this vote, so Robert is not counted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hill motioned to approve the change in manager for Douglas Wine & Spirits. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hill, second: Cavey)
Apr 3Recommend to the Zoning Board of Appeals against approval…Motion: Mr. Cavey motioned to recommend to the Zoning Board of Appeals…Passed 3–2 · Howe: Not recorded
April 3, 2018: Recommend to the Zoning Board of Appeals against approval of the application for a special permit by RecycleWorks because they have not adequately demonstrated benefits of granting the special
Mr. Cavey motioned to recommend to the Zoning Board of Appeals against approval of the application for a special permit by RecycleWorks because they have not adequately demonstrated benefits of granting the special permit that they outweigh the harm with respect to the following criteria required for a special permit, number two traffic flow and safety including parking and loading, number four neighborhood character and social structures, and number five impact on the natural environment. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Mr. Sullivan said he is going to vote against this motion for many reasons outlined by Mr. Crimmins. Mr. Sullivan said that right now, with this applicant, the Town can dictate requirements for this applicant. If they are denied this special permit and someone else comes in they may lose the requirements. Mr. Sullivan said with this applicant they have the opportunity to collect over $100,000.00 in taxes for the past two years. This applicant has proven to be a good neighbor in Weymouth, they pay their taxes. Ms. Howe said she seconded the motion so they Board could discuss. Ms. Howe said the applicant could come back with a beautiful traffic study. Ms. Howe said she would like to change the motion to say the applicant has not adequately completed the traffic study as of yet. Ms. Howe said this Board agrees that the zoning is what needs to change on this. Mr. Hill said he believes that they can all agree that the traffic is a major issue for everyone on this. M
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey motioned to recommend to the Zoning Board of Appeals against approval of the application for a special permit by RecycleWorks because they have not adequately demonstrated benefits of granting the special permit that they outweigh the harm with respect to the following criteria required for a special permit, number two traffic flow and safety including parking and loading, number four neighborhood character and social structures, and number five impact on the natural environment. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Mr. Sullivan said he is going to vote against this motion for many reasons outlined by Mr. Crimmins. Mr. Sullivan said that right now, with this applicant, the Town can dictate requirements for this applicant. If they are denied this special permit and someone else comes in they may lose the requirements. Mr. Sullivan said with this applicant they have the opportunity to collect over $100,000.00 in taxes for the past two years. This applicant has proven to be a good neighbor in Weymouth, they pay their taxes. Ms. Howe said she seconded the motion so they Board could discuss. Ms. Howe said the applicant could come back with a beautiful traffic study. Ms. Howe said she would like to change the motion to say the applicant has not adequately completed the traffic study as of yet. Ms. Howe said this Board agrees that the zoning is what needs to change on this. Mr. Hill said he believes that they can all agree that the traffic is a major issue for everyone on this. Mr. Hill said this would be a great addition to the Town if it was just somewhere else. Mr. Hill believes that it is premature for the Board to make a decision at this time. Mr. O'Regan said this application is showing the Town that the zoning by-law needs to be looked at. Mr. O'Regan said the Mr. Cavey withdrew his original motion. Mr. Cavey changed his motion to motion to recommend to the Zoning Board of Appeals against approval of the application for a special permit by RecycleWorks because they have not yet adequately demonstrated to the Board of Selectmen benefits of granting the special permit that they outweigh the harm with respect to traffic flow and safety including parking and loading, neighborhood character and social structures, and impact on the natural environment. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Motion passed 3-2..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Howe)
Apr 3Direct staff to work with the applicant to find…Motion: Mr. Sullivan motioned direct staff to work with the applicant to…Passed 4–0 · Howe: Yes
April 3, 2018: Direct staff to work with the applicant to find alternatives in Town if this location does not work out
Mr. Sullivan motioned direct staff to work with the applicant to find alternatives in Town if this location does not work out. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Mr. Hill said with the caveat that this does not pass with the Zoning Board. Motion passed unanimously.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cavey, Hill, Howe, SullivanRobert O'Regan arrived late (7:49 p.m., the minutes say) and the minutes do not show whether Robert was there for this vote, so Robert is not counted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned direct staff to work with the applicant to find alternatives in Town if this location does not work out. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Mr. Hill said with the caveat that this does not pass with the Zoning Board. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Apr 3Recommend passage of article number 52 for the purchase…Motion: Mr. Sullivan motioned to recommend passage of article number 52 for…Passed 4–0 · Howe: Yes
April 3, 2018: Recommend passage of article number 52 for the purchase and installation of a community message board along with the $25,000.00 match from the Stoughton Redevelopment Authority
Mr. Sullivan motioned to recommend passage of article number 52 for the purchase and installation of a community message board along with the $25,000.00 match from the Stoughton Redevelopment Authority. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cavey, Hill, Howe, SullivanRobert O'Regan arrived late (7:49 p.m., the minutes say) and the minutes do not show whether Robert was there for this vote, so Robert is not counted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to recommend passage of article number 52 for the purchase and installation of a community message board along with the $25,000.00 match from the Stoughton Redevelopment Authority. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Cavey)
Apr 3Not to recommend approval of Article number 55 which…Motion: Mr. Sullivan motioned not to recommend approval of Article number 55…Passed 4–0 · Howe: Yes
April 3, 2018: Not to recommend approval of Article number 55 which is to appropriate from free cash to reduce the fiscal year 2019 tax levy $500,000.00
Mr. Sullivan motioned not to recommend approval of Article number 55 which is to appropriate from free cash to reduce the fiscal year 2019 tax levy $500,000.00. Mr. Hill seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cavey, Hill, Howe, SullivanRobert O'Regan arrived late (7:49 p.m., the minutes say) and the minutes do not show whether Robert was there for this vote, so Robert is not counted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned not to recommend approval of Article number 55 which is to appropriate from free cash to reduce the fiscal year 2019 tax levy $500,000.00. Mr. Hill seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hill)
Apr 3Recommend the layout of the way and to refer…Motion: Mr. Sullivan motioned to recommend the layout of the way and…Passed 4–0 · Howe: Yes
April 3, 2018: Recommend the layout of the way and to refer to the Planning Board
Mr. Sullivan motioned to recommend the layout of the way and to refer to the Planning Board. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cavey, Hill, Howe, SullivanRobert O'Regan arrived late (7:49 p.m., the minutes say) and the minutes do not show whether Robert was there for this vote, so Robert is not counted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to recommend the layout of the way and to refer to the Planning Board. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Mar 20Direct the Town Manager to direct the Town Planner,…Motion: Mr. Cavey motioned to direct the Town Manager to direct the…Passed 4–1 · Howe: Yes
March 20, 2018: Direct the Town Manager to direct the Town Planner, Noreen O'Toole, to report on the need for zoning changes around schools, parks and libraries to be consistent with the recommendation…
Mr. Cavey motioned to direct the Town Manager to direct the Town Planner, Noreen O'Toole, to report on the need for zoning changes around schools, parks and libraries to be consistent with the recommendation of the master plan. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passes 4-1 with Mr. Hill opposed.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cavey, Howe, O'Regan, SullivanNo: Hill
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey motioned to direct the Town Manager to direct the Town Planner, Noreen O'Toole, to report on the need for zoning changes around schools, parks and libraries to be consistent with the recommendation of the master plan. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passes 4-1 with Mr. Hill opposed..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Sullivan)
Feb 6Have Mr. Tisdelle inserted to fill the Town Manager…Motion: Mr. Hill motioned to have Mr. Tisdelle inserted to fill the…Passed 4–0 · Howe: Yes
February 6, 2018: Have Mr. Tisdelle inserted to fill the Town Manager seat for the High School Building Committee
Mr. Hill motioned to have Mr. Tisdelle inserted to fill the Town Manager seat for the High School Building Committee. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cavey, Hill, Howe, SullivanRobert O'Regan arrived late (7:05 p.m., the minutes say) and the minutes do not show whether Robert was there for this vote, so Robert is not counted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hill motioned to have Mr. Tisdelle inserted to fill the Town Manager seat for the High School Building Committee. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hill, second: Howe)
Feb 6Not insert article number 36 for the Armory Building…Motion: Mr. Sullivan motioned to not insert article number 36 for the…Failed 1–4 · Howe: Not recorded
February 6, 2018: Not insert article number 36 for the Armory Building Preservation and Rehabilitation
Mr. Sullivan motioned to not insert article number 36 for the Armory Building Preservation and Rehabilitation. Motion failed 1-4 for no second.
The minutes say the motion “failed 1-4 for no second.” The minutes give only the count (1-4), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to not insert article number 36 for the Armory Building Preservation and Rehabilitation. Motion failed 1-4 for no second..” (Motion: Sullivan)
Votes with no disagreement (42)
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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