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.

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.

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.

Stoughton Select Board Conditionally Approves SMAC Settlement, Ending Federal Lawsuit

Stoughton Select Board votes 4-1 to settle federal lawsuit with community access TV operator SMAC.

Stoughton Schools Warn of $3 Million Gap, Possible Staff Cuts for FY27

Stoughton schools warn of a $3 million FY27 shortfall driven by a collapse in state aid, with layoffs possible if the gap is not closed. Superintendent Dr.

Three Stoughton Select Board Candidates Debate Police Station, Trash, and Taxes

Three Stoughton Select Board candidates debated police station financing, a proposed trash disposal contract, and municipal spending at a March 25 forum two weeks before the April 7 town election.

Stoughton School Committee hires new principal, votes to exit school choice for 2026-2027

Stoughton School Committee voted unanimously to exit the Inter-District School Choice Program for 2026-2027 and introduced Ryan Augusta as the district's next high school principal at its March 24 meeting.

Concord Finance Committee Backs Free Cash Over Borrowing for FY2027 Capital Plan

Concord Finance Committee votes to fund its capital plan from free cash, dodging $426,000 in borrowing costs.

Stoughton Finance Committee Hears FY27 Budget With $2 Million Health Insurance Increase

Stoughton Finance Committee hears $2 million health insurance spike and regional school assessment increases at FY27 budget hearings.

Stoughton Select Board Halts Hampton Inn License Over Unresolved Hotel Status

Stoughton Select Board continues Hampton Inn license hearing, citing unresolved hotel status.