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Richard Hill
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How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2018–2019 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Hill 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 17 of 19 Select Board meetings in 2018–2019 Board.
Missed
- Aug 7, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 17, 2018 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (19)
- Dec 18, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Dec 11, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Dec 4, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 20, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 13, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 4, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 7, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 24, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 17, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 11, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 10, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 2, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 31, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 23, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 15, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 14, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 9, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 8, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 1, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2018–2019 Board
Dec 18Approve the Business License renewalMotion: Mr. Sullivan motioned to approve the Business License renewal and Ms.…Passed 4–1 · Hill: Yes
December 18, 2018: Approve the Business License renewal
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.
Voted: Yes
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)
Dec 18Approve the Business License RenewalMotion: Mr. Hill motioned to approve the Business License Renewal and Mr.…Passed 4–1 · Hill: Yes
December 18, 2018: Approve the Business License Renewal
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.
Voted: Yes
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)
Dec 18Have the Board of Health inspect the business before…Motion: Mr. Hill had a follow up motion to have the Board…Passed 4–1 · Hill: Yes
December 18, 2018: Have the Board of Health inspect the business before the first Board meetings in January, June and December to make sure it complies
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.
Voted: Yes
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)
Dec 11Approve the sale of the sewer bondMotion: C. Sale of Sewer Bond - Mr. O'Regan had to read…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Hill: Yes
December 11, 2018: 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.
Voted: Yes
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)
Nov 13Abate $1,500.00 plus interest & penalties on Q1 2018…Motion: Mr. Sullivan motioned to abate $1,500.00 plus interest & penalties on…Passed 4–1 · Hill: Not recorded
November 13, 2018: Abate $1,500.00 plus interest & penalties on Q1 2018 and it was
Mr. Sullivan motioned to abate $1,500.00 plus interest & penalties on Q1 2018 and it was seconded by Ms. Howe. The vote was passed 4 to 1.
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to abate $1,500.00 plus interest & penalties on Q1 2018 and it was seconded by Ms. Howe. The vote was passed 4 to 1..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Nov 13Issue full abatement in the amount of $3,066.91 plus…Motion: Mr. Hill motioned to issue full abatement in the amount of…Passed 4–1 · Hill: Not recorded
November 13, 2018: Issue full abatement in the amount of $3,066.91 plus penalty & interest
Mr. Hill motioned to issue full abatement in the amount of $3,066.91 plus penalty & interest. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. The vote was 4 to 1 so full abatement plus penalties & interest will be issued.
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hill motioned to issue full abatement in the amount of $3,066.91 plus penalty & interest. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. The vote was 4 to 1 so full abatement plus penalties & interest will be issued..” (Motion: Hill, second: Sullivan)
Sep 4In order to avoid unnecessary and costly use of…Motion: In order to avoid unnecessary and costly use of his services,…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Hill: Yes
September 4, 2018: In order to avoid unnecessary and costly use of his services, the Board of Selectmen
In order to avoid unnecessary and costly use of his services, the Board of Selectmen, by unanimous vote, has adopted the following guidelines, which shall govern access to and the use of Town Counsel by employees of the Town of Stoughton. § 205-2 Direct access.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“In order to avoid unnecessary and costly use of his services, the Board of Selectmen, by unanimous vote, has adopted the following guidelines, which shall govern access to and the use of Town Counsel by employees of the Town of Stoughton. § 205-2 Direct access..”
May 15Grant the (2) 1-Day alcohol licenses and parade permit…Motion: Mr. Sullivan motioned to grant the (2) 1-Day alcohol licenses and…Failed 2–3 · Hill: Not recorded
May 15, 2018: Grant the (2) 1-Day alcohol licenses and parade permit for June 2-3, 2018
Mr. Sullivan motioned to grant the (2) 1-Day alcohol licenses and parade permit for June 2-3, 2018. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
The minutes give only the count (2-3), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan motioned to grant the (2) 1-Day alcohol licenses and parade permit for June 2-3, 2018. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
May 15Name Christine Howe and Michael Sullivan to work with…Motion: Mr. Sullivan nominated Ms. Howe and Ms. Howe nominated Mr. Sullivan…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Hill: Yes
May 15, 2018: Name Christine Howe and Michael Sullivan to work with the School Committee on polling locations
Mr. Sullivan nominated Ms. Howe and Ms. Howe nominated Mr. Sullivan to work with the School committee to work on polling locations. Mr. Hill seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Voted: Yes
Mr. Sullivan nominated Ms. Howe and Ms. Howe nominated Mr. Sullivan; Mr. Hill seconded.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan nominated Ms. Howe and Ms. Howe nominated Mr. Sullivan to work with the School committee to work on polling locations. Mr. Hill seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hill)
May 1Choose Robert O'Regan as Chair (Stephen Cavey's nomination; Richard…Motion: Mr. Cavey motioned to nominate Mr. O'Regan as chairman. Mr. Hill…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Hill: Yes
May 1, 2018: Choose Robert O'Regan as Chair (Stephen Cavey's nomination; Richard Hill moved to close the nominations)
Mr. Cavey motioned to nominate Mr. O'Regan as chairman. Mr. Hill motioned to close the nominations. Roll Call: Mr. Cavey, Ms. Howe, Mr. O'Regan, Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Hill all voted yes.
Voted: Yes
The minutes record the roll call (all five yes) right after Mr. Cavey's nomination of Mr. O'Regan as chairman and Mr. Hill's motion to close the nominations.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey motioned to nominate Mr. O'Regan as chairman. Mr. Hill motioned to close the nominations. Roll Call: Mr. Cavey, Ms. Howe, Mr. O'Regan, Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Hill all voted yes..” (Motion: Cavey)
Votes with no disagreement (117)
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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