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
Stoughton School Committee unanimously declines state School Choice program. Superintendent Dr. Joseph Baeta recommended against participation, and the committee voted to keep the district closed to inbound School Choice students for 2026-2027. The committee also unanimously established a temporary
Intergovernmental Committee votes unanimously to recommend six articles for May 4 town meetings. The panel, chaired by Frank Lyons, advanced four Annual Town Meeting articles without opposition: road funding and contracting, federal and state grant applications, the Community Preservation
Stoughton Finance Committee continued public hearings on ten Community Preservation Committee projects requesting approximately $3.8 million at the May 4 annual and special town meetings. Chair Carolyn Campbell presided over presentations from Library Director Christopher McGhee, Council of Aging
The Stoughton Energy & Sustainability Committee organized a public information session on the Specialized Energy Code set for April 9 at 7 p.m. in the Community Room. Vice Chair Tony Phillips reported that the town's Decarbonization Roadmap, developed with ICF consultant support under a secured
Finance Committee approves prior minutes and continues town meeting hearings. Stoughton's Finance Committee under Chair Carolyn Campbell voted unanimously to continue public hearings for the Annual Town Meeting and Special Town Meeting scheduled for May 4, 2026, advancing the review to March 19.
Select Board approves liquor license change and utility pole petition. The board unanimously cleared Famous Bob's Liquors, Inc. d/b/a Bob's Famous Foodmart & Discount Liquors at 289 Park Street to install Gautam Patel as manager with a 60 percent stock purchase, while continuing the Hampton Inn's
Municipal Operations Committee clears 21 articles for May 4 town meetings. Chairwoman Cynthia Walsh led the panel through a full public hearing on both the Annual Town Meeting and Special Town Meeting articles on March 16, approving major capital spending including $7.461 million for water
Planning Board greenlights sign permit, endorses rezone article, defers church ruling. The board unanimously approved a special permit allowing a freestanding sign at 614 Park Street to sit 3.2 feet from the property line instead of the required 15 feet. In a separate vote, members unanimously
Finance Committee continues May town meeting hearings to March 18. Chair Carolyn Campbell and 15 members heard presentations on the fiscal year 2027 operating budget, including a 2.2% increase for the Town Manager office, expanded legal services through counsel Brian Winner and Katie Fedeoroff, and
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