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Robert O'Regan
Elected townwide · 4 terms in this record
Bob O'Regan
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Board
On split votes, O'Regan voted the same way as…
- Stephen Cavey83% (5 of 6)
- Christine Howe80% (8 of 10)
- Debra Roberts80% (8 of 10)
- Joseph Mokrisky22% (2 of 9)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list O'Regan 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.
These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.
Attendance
At the start of 22 of 22 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (22)
- Mar 30, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 23, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 19, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 2, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 1, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 23, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 16, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 9, 2021 · Special: Present
- Jan 26, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 19, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 12, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 5, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 22, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 15, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 9, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 8, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 7, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 1, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 24, 2020 · Regular: Present (Robert O'Regan arrived at 7:30 p.m.)
- Nov 19, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 17, 2020 · Regular: Present (Robert O'Regan arrived at 7:29 p.m. because of a work commitment.)
- Sep 8, 2020 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board
Mar 1Appoint Ms. Carrara to the position of town clerk,…Motion: Mr. O'Regan made the motion to appoint Ms. Carrara to the…Passed 4–0 · O'Regan: Yes
March 1, 2021: Appoint Ms. Carrara to the position of town clerk, subject to reaching a mutually agreeable employment agreement
Mr. O'Regan made the motion to appoint Ms. Carrara to the position of town clerk, subject to reaching a mutually agreeable employment agreement. The motion was seconded by Mr. Moktisky. On the motion, Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. The motion carried 4 yes 1 recusal.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Howe, Mokrisky, O'Regan, RobertsThe minutes record one recusal; the roll call lists the other four members by name, and Stephen Cavey is not listed, so he is not counted.
From the minutes
“Mr. O'Regan made the motion to appoint Ms. Carrara to the position of town clerk, subject to reaching a mutually agreeable employment agreement. The motion was seconded by Mr. Moktisky. On the motion, Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. The motion carried 4 yes 1 recusal..” (Motion: O'Regan, second: Mokrisky)
Mar 1Designate the chair, Ms. Howe and Ms. Roberts to…Motion: Mr. O'Regan made the motion that the Board designate the chair,…Passed 4–0 · O'Regan: Yes
March 1, 2021: Designate the chair, Ms. Howe and Ms. Roberts to serve as negotiators with the town manager on the resolution of the contract
Mr. O'Regan made the motion that the Board designate the chair, Ms. Howe and Ms. Roberts to serve as negotiators with the town manager on the resolution of the contract. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. On the motion, Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. The motion carried 4 yes 1 recusal.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Howe, Mokrisky, O'Regan, RobertsThe minutes record one recusal; the roll call lists the other four members by name, and Stephen Cavey is not listed, so he is not counted.
From the minutes
“Mr. O'Regan made the motion that the Board designate the chair, Ms. Howe and Ms. Roberts to serve as negotiators with the town manager on the resolution of the contract. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. On the motion, Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. The motion carried 4 yes 1 recusal..” (Motion: O'Regan, second: Mokrisky)
Mar 1Recommend to the town manager a redefining of the…Motion: Ms. Howe made the motion to recommend to the town manager…Passed 3–1 · O'Regan: Yes
March 1, 2021: Recommend to the town manager a redefining of the position held by Ms. Medeiros-Kowalczykowski
Ms. Howe made the motion to recommend to the town manager a redefining of the position held by Ms. Medeiros-Kowalczykowski. The motion seconded by Mr. O'Regan. On the motion, Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted no, Mr. O' Regan voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. The motion carried 3-1 -1 recusal.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Howe, O'Regan, RobertsNo: MokriskyThe minutes record “3-1 -1 recusal”; the roll call lists the other four members by name, and Stephen Cavey is not listed, so he is not counted.
From the minutes
“Ms. Howe made the motion to recommend to the town manager a redefining of the position held by Ms. Medeiros-Kowalczykowski. The motion seconded by Mr. O'Regan. On the motion, Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted no, Mr. O' Regan voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. The motion carried 3-1 -1 recusal..” (Motion: Howe, second: O'Regan)
Feb 23Accept the letter as amendedMotion: Ms. Roberts made the motion to accept the letter as amended.…Passed 4–1 · O'Regan: Yes
February 23, 2021: Accept the letter as amended
Ms. Roberts made the motion to accept the letter as amended. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. On the motion, Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted no, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. The motion carried 4- 1.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cavey, Howe, O'Regan, RobertsNo: Mokrisky
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts made the motion to accept the letter as amended. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. On the motion, Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted no, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. The motion carried 4- 1..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Cavey)
Feb 16Forward the article to the Finance CommitteeMotion: He made the motion to forward the article to the Finance…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · O'Regan: Yes
February 16, 2021: Forward the article to the Finance Committee
He made the motion to forward the article to the Finance Committee. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. On the motion, Ms. Roberts vote yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. The motion carried 5-0.
Voted: Yes
The minutes say “He made the motion” right after Mr. O'Regan's comment.
From the minutes
“He made the motion to forward the article to the Finance Committee. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. On the motion, Ms. Roberts vote yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. The motion carried 5-0..” (Motion: O'Regan, second: Cavey)
Feb 9Upon the mailing of the letterMotion: He made a motion that upon the mailing of the letter…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · O'Regan: Yes
February 9, 2021 (Special meeting): Upon the mailing of the letter
He made a motion that upon the mailing of the letter by Ms. McCarthy, the matter of releasing all materials from executive session material will be discussed. Mr. Cavey seconded Mr. Mokrisky's motion. Mr. Cavey did want to know, if after the letter is sent, the matter will be discussed at the next executive session. He was told yes it would be on for discussion at the next executive session. Ms. Howe called for a vote. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. Motion passed 5-0.
Voted: Yes
The minutes say “He made a motion” and then “Mr. Cavey seconded Mr. Mokrisky's motion.” The minutes name Mr. Mokrisky's as seconding the motion; Mr. Mokrisky's is not a Select Board member, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“He made a motion that upon the mailing of the letter by Ms. McCarthy, the matter of releasing all materials from executive session material will be discussed. Mr. Cavey seconded Mr. Mokrisky's motion. Mr. Cavey did want to know, if after the letter is sent, the matter will be discussed at the next executive session. He was told yes it would be on for discussion at the next executive session. Ms. Howe called for a vote. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. Motion passed 5-0..” (Motion: Mokrisky)
Jan 19Approve the applicationMotion: Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve the application. Ms. Roberts…Passed 4–0 · O'Regan: Yes
January 19, 2021: Approve the application
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve the application. Ms. Roberts seconded. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes. The motion passed 4-0, Mr. Cavey thanked Mr. McGovern and wished him well.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cavey, Mokrisky, O'Regan, RobertsChristine Howe arrived late because of work (the minutes say so) and the minutes do not show whether she was there for this vote, so she is not counted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve the application. Ms. Roberts seconded. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes. The motion passed 4-0, Mr. Cavey thanked Mr. McGovern and wished him well..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Roberts)
Jan 19Forward the budget draftMotion: He made the motion to forward the budget draft. Ms. Roberts…Passed 4–0 · O'Regan: Yes
January 19, 2021: Forward the budget draft
He made the motion to forward the budget draft. Ms. Roberts seconded the motion. Mr. Cavey asked for discussion. Ms. Roberts acknowledged the effort to be conservative with the budget. She asked if they could revisit the budget after people begin to be vaccinated, or after potential new Covid relief. Open Session Minutes - January 19, 2021 Dr. Grimm stated that that would be challenging, as revenues to the Town are connected to Covid relief, citing revenues from hotel and restaurants receipts. She asked that they focus on the low increase of 1.5% to the budget. She stressed that this was excellent, considering the impact of the pandemic. She also was optimistic that the shortfall of $140,000 was small and might very well be lessened by funding from chapter 70. Mr. O'Regan wanted not to stress Town employees about the health of their jobs or positions. He complimented the staff on all they had done to present the best budget possible. He added that the annual meeting of the Governor was scheduled for January 22, 2021. : Ms. Roberts expressed agreement with Mr. O'Regan. She said she wanted to give the public the opportunity to hear the discussion. Mr. O'Regan asked the Town Manager if changes or transitions in employment had been considered, He asked if new positions for hire could be staggered. Dr. Grimm spoke to possible reductions in some items due to moving services under DPW, but 2 that these reductions would be offset by increases in the departments assuming the services.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cavey, Mokrisky, O'Regan, RobertsChristine Howe arrived late because of work (the minutes say so) and the minutes do not show whether she was there for this vote, so she is not counted.
From the minutes
“He made the motion to forward the budget draft. Ms. Roberts seconded the motion. Mr. Cavey asked for discussion. Ms. Roberts acknowledged the effort to be conservative with the budget. She asked if they could revisit the budget after people begin to be vaccinated, or after potential new Covid relief. Open Session Minutes - January 19, 2021 Dr. Grimm stated that that would be challenging, as revenues to the Town are connected to Covid relief, citing revenues from hotel and restaurants receipts. She asked that they focus on the low increase of 1.5% to the budget. She stressed that this was excellent, considering the impact of the pandemic. She also was optimistic that the shortfall of $140,000 was small and might very well be lessened by funding from chapter 70. Mr. O'Regan wanted not to stress Town employees about the health of their jobs or positions. He complimented the staff on all they had done to present the best budget possible. He added that the annual meeting of the Governor was scheduled for January 22, 2021. : Ms. Roberts expressed agreement with Mr. O'Regan. She said she wanted to give the public the opportunity to hear the discussion. Mr. O'Regan asked the Town Manager if changes or transitions in employment had been considered, He asked if new positions for hire could be staggered. Dr. Grimm spoke to possible reductions in some items due to moving services under DPW, but 2 that these reductions would be offset by increases in the departments assuming the services. Mr. Cavey asked that the shortfall not be dumped on the School Department. Mr. Rowe, Town Accountant added his comments that the budget was a good, lean budget. He stated that he agreed with the suggestion of Mr. O'Regan. He cautioned the Board not to make cuts that would result in cuts in services to the Town. He said the services offered to the Town are appreciated by the public, and he felt assured that the public would be willing to pay for these services, Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes. The motion passed 4-0..” (second: Roberts)
Jan 19Forward the zoning articleMotion: Mr. O'Regan made the motion to forward the zoning article. Ms.…Passed 4–0 · O'Regan: Yes
January 19, 2021: Forward the zoning article
Mr. O'Regan made the motion to forward the zoning article. Ms. Roberts voted yes, - Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes. The motion carried 4-0, Mr. O'Regan introduced a discussion of the articles for property acquisition, i.e. the Line Lumber Road.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cavey, Mokrisky, O'Regan, RobertsChristine Howe arrived late because of work (the minutes say so) and the minutes do not show whether she was there for this vote, so she is not counted.
From the minutes
“Mr. O'Regan made the motion to forward the zoning article. Ms. Roberts voted yes, - Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes. The motion carried 4-0, Mr. O'Regan introduced a discussion of the articles for property acquisition, i.e. the Line Lumber Road..” (Motion: O'Regan)
Dec 22Table the selection until December 29, 2020Motion: Mr. O'Regan made the motion to table the selection until December…Passed 3–1 · O'Regan: Yes
December 22, 2020: Table the selection until December 29, 2020
Mr. O'Regan made the motion to table the selection until December 29, 2020. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. On the motion, Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted no, Ms. Howe voted yes, the motion carried 3-1.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Howe, O'Regan, RobertsNo: Mokrisky
From the minutes
“Mr. O'Regan made the motion to table the selection until December 29, 2020. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. On the motion, Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted no, Ms. Howe voted yes, the motion carried 3-1..” (Motion: O'Regan, second: Howe)
Votes with no disagreement (78)
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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