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Aug 17, 2026

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Select Board Advances Budget and Town Projects

Published Aug 17, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 23, 2026

Board backs redevelopment and major borrowing

The Select Board unanimously supported a proposed redevelopment of the former Sinai Hospital site with 25–30 senior housing units and about 400 apartments, and approved $10,033,278 in borrowing for a fire station, water-system improvements, and road paving.

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Briefing

Jul 20, 2026

Select Board Approves Executive Session

The Select Board voted 5-0 to enter an executive session for negotiations involving nonunion personnel and contracts.

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Briefing

Jul 14, 2026

Square Relocation Approved for School Construction

The Select Board unanimously approved temporarily relocating Alberto N. DiStefano Square to allow construction of the new elementary school to begin. The roll-call vote was 4-0.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Select Board reviews funding and permits

Stoughton received $2 million for train depot renovation and rehabilitation, along with $1.409 million in Chapter 90 funding for paving and sidewalks. The Board also approved, by 4-0 votes, a revised dog-control arrangement and multiple permits and licenses.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Board consolidates town polling location

The Select Board voted 5-0 to establish Robert G. O’Donnell Middle School as the polling place for all precincts, effective September 1. The Town Manager was directed to post and mail notices, and the Board requested an access plan addressing parking and handicapped ramps.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Board Endorses 150-Unit Active Adult Housing

The Select Board voted 5-0 to endorse a proposed 150-unit active adult housing development at 850 Park Street. The privately financed project would offer one- and two-bedroom units for residents over 55, with projected rents of $2,200 to $2,800 per month.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Board Authorizes Interest-Free Water Loan

The Select Board unanimously authorized a $1,289,000, 10-year interest-free Massachusetts Water Resources Authority loan for a local water project. The Board also unanimously approved a Class II license for Black and White Auto, LLC, nominated Ellen Lash as the Town’s Old Colony Elderly Services representative, and approved a June 13 block party on Wyman Street.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Select Board Approves Hotel Licenses

The Select Board unanimously approved the Hampton Inn’s Inn Holder License and its application to serve hot breakfast. The Board also approved multiple event permits and easements, while deferring a proposed financial policy for two weeks.

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Briefing

Apr 9, 2026

Select Board Elects New Leadership

Joseph Mokrisky was elected chair and Debra Roberts vice chair, with each vote passing 4–0–1. Lori Jacques and Roberts were also sworn in as newly elected board members.

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Briefing

Mar 26, 2026

Select Board Approves SMAC Settlement

The Select Board unanimously approved an Access Agreement and voted 4-0-1 to approve a Settlement Agreement with Stoughton Media Access Corporation, conditional on SMAC approving and signing both agreements by March 31, 2026.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Select Board Meeting Summary

The Town’s Public Health Collaborative was described as saving $400,000 by combining three nurses and a Wellness Coordinator after the VNA enterprise fund was dissolved. The Board also approved ownership and management changes for Bob’s Famous Foodmart & Discount Liquors and continued a Hampton Inn breakfast-service license hearing until April 14, 2026.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Select Board Continues Access Agreement Hearing

The Select Board unanimously continued its public hearing on alleged agreement breaches involving the Stoughton Media Access Corporation to March 26, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. The Board said it is reviewing a draft settlement and amended access agreement, and that negotiations are going well.

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Briefing

Mar 5, 2026

Select Board Discusses Litigation Strategy

The Select Board voted 4-0 to enter a closed executive session to discuss litigation strategy involving the Stoughton Media Access Corp.; the open session adjourned at 7:37 p.m.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Select Board meeting summary

The Select Board approved the July 12 running festival application and called the April 7 election; members also reported that Town Meeting had approved three financial and capital-funding articles.

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Briefing

Feb 26, 2026

Select Board Continues SMAC Public Hearing

The Select Board voted 3-0 to continue the public hearing concerning the Stoughton Media Access Corporation to March 10, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., after attorneys reported reaching a tentative agreement.

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Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

Board Adopts Housing Production Plan

The Select Board unanimously adopted the Town of Stoughton Housing Production Plan and authorized staff or Town Counsel to make appropriate edits. The Town Manager said the plan is needed to qualify for grant funds and maintain at least 10% affordable housing.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Select Board advances FY27 town meeting warrants

The Select Board closed the FY27 Annual Town Meeting and Special Town Meeting warrants, approving 38 annual articles and 23 special-meeting articles and setting the Annual Town Meeting for May 4 at 7:00 p.m.

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Briefing

Jan 29, 2026

Board Continues Media Access Hearing

The Select Board voted 4-0 to continue its public hearing on alleged compliance breaches involving the Stoughton Media Access Corporation until February 26, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

New Finance Director Appointed

The Select Board unanimously appointed Heidi Chuckran as Town Accountant/Finance Director and adopted the presented contract. The Board also opened the FY27 Annual Town Meeting warrant unanimously and the FY27 Special Town Meeting warrant by a 4-1 vote.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Board Sets March Special Town Meeting

The Select Board closed the warrant for a March 2, 2026, Special Town Meeting and approved three articles, including dissolving the VNA enterprise fund, transferring funds for the proposed South Elementary building, and authorizing supplemental funds for a proposed Senior Center facility.

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Briefing

Jan 8, 2026

Select Board Approves Preliminary Election

The Select Board approved a February 17, 2026 preliminary election because more than six candidates are running for two Select Board positions.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Select Board Advances Budget and Town Projects

The Select Board voted 4-1 to approve the municipal budget and submit it to the Finance Committee without the School Department’s budget, reducing the submitted budget by $69,612,304. The municipal budget reflects a 3.01% increase.

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