Government · Select Board
Stoughton Select Board elects McCriskey chair, Roberts vice chair after swearing-in ceremony
Stoughton Select Board reorganizes, electing Joe McCriskey as chair and Deborah Roberts as vice chair.
Latest
Stories from Stoughton
Government · Redevelopment Authority
Stoughton Redevelopment Authority approves $250,000 investment, reorganization
Stoughton Redevelopment Authority approves $250,000 investment transfer from Perry Street sale proceeds. Chair Roberta Harback, Vice Chair Peter Buckley, CPC Representative Robert Desmond, and Treasurer Rachel Lazerus voted unanimously to place $250,000 in a 50/50 portfolio with Bartholomew
Government · Finance Committee
Stoughton Finance Committee Recommends $10.3 Million in Water and Sewer Borrowing
Stoughton Finance Committee recommends more than $10.3 million in water and sewer borrowing and clears a $465,000 police capital package at its April 6 meeting.
Government · Energy & Sustainability Committee
Energy & Sustainability Committee approves prior minutes, readies energy code presentation.
Energy & Sustainability Committee prepares for April 9 town meeting on Specialized Energy Code. Chair David Billo reported receiving slides from regional Green Communities Coordinator Lisa Sullivan and said he would send reminder emails to town meeting members. Member Nathan Cleveland will prepare
Government · Board of Health
Board holds reopened public hearing on tobacco sales restrictions
Stoughton Board of Health holds reopened hearing on nicotine-free generation policy. The board, chaired by Andrew Tibbs with Michael Varner, Michael Taylor, and Janet Crimmins present, heard testimony from residents, convenience store owners, and public health advocates over more than two hours.
Government · Board of Health
Stoughton Board of Health closes second tobacco hearing, delays NFG vote to spring
Stoughton's Board of Health closed a second public hearing on a proposed nicotine-free generation regulation Tuesday without voting, deferring deliberation to a future meeting in April or early May.
Government · Charter Review
Charter Review Committee explains April ballot measures to voters
Stoughton Charter Review Committee met to explain four charter amendments scheduled for the April ballot. Chair Amy Puliafico walked residents through the changes, which clarify Town Meeting terms, streamline the Organizational Meeting format, adjust provisions governing attendees, and clarify the
Government · Finance Committee
Stoughton Finance Committee Recommends Fire Engine, Housing Units, Field Renovations for May Vote
Stoughton Finance Committee recommends more than 30 warrant articles for the May 4 town meeting, including a $1.23 million fire engine and $800,000 in new low-income housing.
Government · Select Board
Select Board settles longstanding SMAC dispute with conditional agreement.
Stoughton Select Board approves conditional settlement with Stoughton Media Access Corporation. The Board voted unanimously to approve a new Access Agreement and Settlement Agreement, closing a federal lawsuit and a dispute spanning multiple public hearings, contingent on SMAC's execution of both
Government · Disabilities Commission
Disabilities Commission approves prior minutes and discusses accessibility upgrades.
Stoughton Disabilities Commission updates accessibility projects and plans new programs. Michael Hardman reported completion of the Glen Echo Park pavilion ramp, with accessibility work ongoing at the train station and community center renovation; Christiana Odunze will coordinate with the Council