Select Board
Stoughton's main governing board. Sets town policy, approves major contracts, and makes key appointments.
64 items across 8 meetings.
June 9, 2026 · agenda
💬 Discussed
Rep. Edward Phillips and Sen. William Driscoll give an update on the FY27 state budget, coming up June 9.
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Public comment period.
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Board member comments.
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Town Manager comments.
📋 Proposed
Bob Mullen presents a capital request for Town Hall equipment for SMAC cable television, coming up June 9.
💬 Discussed
Review of a matter concerning a dog owned by Frances Ly at 41 Frederico Circle, related to the Board's November 4, 2025 order.
📍 41 Frederico Circle
📋 Proposed
Approves prior minutes plus road race/parade permits and 1-day alcohol licenses for events (Holy Ghost of Azores Society, Stoughton Day Oct 3, Zach's Ride Aug 15), a tax appeal fee agreement, and property access for 23 Alderwood Road.
📍 369 Pearl St; 845 Washington St; 23 Alderwood Road
June 9, 2026 · agenda
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Call to order.
💬 Discussed
Rep. Edward Phillips and Sen. William Driscoll brief the board on the FY27 state budget, which affects local aid and town finances.
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Public comment period.
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Board member remarks.
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Town Manager remarks.
📋 Proposed
SMAC cable's Bob Mullen requests capital funding for Town Hall equipment.
💰 Amount not specified
💬 Discussed
Review of the board's November 4, 2025 order concerning a dog owned by Frances Ly at 41 Frederico Circle.
📍 41 Frederico Circle
📋 Proposed
Routine approvals: May 26 minutes, road race/parade permits and 1-day liquor licenses for community events (Holy Ghost of Azores Society, Stoughton Day Oct 3, Zach's Ride Aug 15), a tax board legal fee agreement, and property access at 23 Alderwood Road.
📍 845 Pearl Street; 23 Alderwood Road
May 26, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance.
📋 Proposed
Public comment period for residents.
📋 Proposed
Board member remarks.
📋 Proposed
Town Manager remarks.
📋 Proposed
Setting polling locations for the Annual Town Election, presented by the Town Clerk.
📋 Proposed
Hearing on Common Victualler (food service) and Amusement license applications for a business at 11 Evans Drive.
📍 11 Evans Drive
📋 Proposed
Board to consider adopting new financial policies; votes may be taken.
📋 Proposed
Approval of May 12 minutes, a block party permit for the Brazilian Arraial Festival at 122 Canton Street, and a 1-day beer/wine license for Portuguese National Club at 38 Wyman Street.
📍 122 Canton Street; 38 Wyman Street
📋 Proposed
Closed session to approve prior executive minutes and discuss litigation strategy in Frances Ly v. Stoughton Select Board (docket 2555CV000629).
May 12, 2026 · minutes
💬 Discussed
Resident Peter Banis raised the possibility of the Jones School becoming senior housing, citing taxpayer burden and growing anti-apartments sentiment in town.
📍 Jones School
💬 Discussed
Senior tea held May 7 was a success; next event is a comedy night May 14 at the Portuguese Club, tickets $20.
💰 $20 tickets
💬 Discussed
DPW declared a 1979 MACK R686ST unusable; it will be auctioned via Municibid from May 14 to May 28.
💬 Discussed
Town Manager said the water connection between Avon and Stoughton is not ready yet.
✅ Approved
Board voted 5-0 to appoint Town Planner William Roth, a compliance step to qualify for a $1,000,000 federal grant to complete the community center.
💰 $1,000,000 federal grant
📍 community center
✅ Approved
Board approved 5-0 changing Sunday alcohol sales to start at 10:00 a.m. instead of noon.
📍 220 Morton Street
✅ Approved
Board endorsed (5-0) a privately financed 150-unit, 1-2 bedroom complex for residents 55+ on 6 acres; rents $2,200-$2,800; developer says no tax or school impact, headed to fall town meeting.
💰 Rents $2,200-$2,800/month; 100% private financing
📍 850 Park Street
✅ Approved
Board approved 5-0 prior minutes, a June 7 parade permit and beer/wine licenses for Holy Ghost and Our Lady of Fatima feasts, and the FY26 Cedar Hill Golf Course concessioner lease.
📍 76 Porter Street; 122 Canton Street
May 12, 2026 · agenda
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Call to order.
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Public comment period.
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Board member remarks.
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Town Manager remarks.
📋 Proposed
Coming up May 12: appointing Town Planner William Roth as environmental certifying officer for the FY2026 HUD-EDI Community Project Fund grant.
💰 FY2026 HUD-EDI Community Project Fund (amount not stated)
📋 Proposed
Coming up May 12: Morton Street Convenience (Andy's Food Mart) requests changed business hours.
📍 330 Morton Street
📋 Proposed
Coming up May 12: presentation of a proposed active adult housing development at 850 Park Street.
📍 850 Park Street
📋 Proposed
Coming up May 12: approval of April 28 minutes, a June 7 Holy Ghost Feast parade permit, two 1-day beer/wine licenses, and the FY26 Cedar Hill Golf Course concessioner lease.
📍 76 Porter Street; 122 Canton Street
April 28, 2026 · minutes
💬 Discussed
Annual report book is online (cover photo by Teresa Dolloff); reminders about a May 4 small business forum and a May 7 senior tea for the Town's 300th anniversary.
💬 Discussed
First public info session on the new public health collaborative set for April 29; a town-wide block party opens the new community center June 13, noon–6pm, closing Wyman Street.
📍 Wyman Street
✅ Approved
Approved issuance of a 10-year, interest-free $1,289,000 MWRA water bond starting May 15, 2027, to finance a local water system project.
💰 $1,289,000 interest-free loan, 10-year term
✅ Approved
Nominated Ellen Lash as Stoughton's representative to the Old Colony Elderly Services Board of Directors.
✅ Approved
Granted an office-only Class II license at 2 Canton Street, Suite A-7 for online auto sales; no cars stored on site, with 'leasing' struck from the lease agreement.
📍 2 Canton Street, Suite A-7
✅ Approved
Designated Chair Mokrisky as first signer and Vice Chair Roberts as second for the Warrant under M.G.L. 41, sect 52.
✅ Approved
Approved April 9 & 14 minutes, the June 13 block party permit, and wetland/buffer zone restoration of town-owned land at 489 Highland Street (Map22, Plot 13).
📍 489 Highland Street (Map22, Plot 13)
April 28, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Open session begins.
📋 Proposed
Public comment period.
📋 Proposed
Board member comments.
📋 Proposed
Town Manager comments.
📋 Proposed
Hearing on a used-car dealer license (office use only) for Black & White Auto at 2 Canton Street, Suite A-7, coming up April 28.
📍 2 Canton Street, Suite A-7
📋 Proposed
Vote to authorize a $1,289,000 interest-free MWRA Local Water System Assistance Program loan for water infrastructure, coming up April 28.
💰 $1,289,000 interest-free loan
📋 Proposed
Nomination to the Old Colony Elderly Services Board of Directors; votes may be taken.
📋 Proposed
Renewal of authorization for a single signatory on the town warrant under M.G.L. 41;52.
📋 Proposed
Approval of April 9 and 14 minutes, a June 13 block party on Wyman Street/Train Depot Community Center, and wetland restoration on town land at 489 Highland Street (Map 22, Plot 13).
📍 489 Highland Street (Map 22, Plot 13)
April 14, 2026 · agenda
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Open session begins.
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Three new police officers — Chelsea Filippini, Paul Rorke, and Ryan Perry — to be sworn in.
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Public comment period.
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Board members' comments.
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Town Manager's comments.
📋 Proposed
Routine approvals including prior minutes, alcohol/parade/road-race permits, and notably temporary construction easements for the Safe Routes to School project on Central Street and two drainage easements at 338 Canton Street.
📋 Proposed
Coming up April 14: hearings on Common Victualler and Inn Holder licenses for PVG Five Hospitality's Hampton Inn at 449 Page Street.
📍 449 Page Street
📋 Proposed
Coming up April 14: Town Manager presents a new town Financial Policy, with votes possible.