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Select Board Approves Preliminary Election

StoughtonJan 8, 20261 min read

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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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What this means

Voters will have a preliminary election on February 17 to narrow the field for two Select Board seats. The Board also continued its public hearing concerning possible breaches of the Stoughton Media Access Corporation agreement to January 29, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. A motion to prohibit Thursday meetings before 7:30 p.m. passed 3-1, subject to the meeting record's stated discussion about consulting Town Counsel.

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Approved the February 17, 2026 preliminary election by a 4-0 vote because more than six candidates are running for two Select Board positions.
Continued the public hearing concerning alleged breaches of the Stoughton Media Access Corporation agreement until January 29, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.; the motion passed 4-0.
Approved a motion that no meetings be held on Thursdays before 7:30 p.m. by a 3-1 vote.
Entered executive session by a 4-0 roll-call vote to discuss collective bargaining, litigation concerning the Stoughton Media Access Corporation, and executive session minutes.

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