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Board grants three pool variances and extends sewer decision

Board of Health unanimously approves three pool variances and extends sewer decision. Chair Andrew Tibbs granted seasonal lifeguard variances to Bishops' Landing, Knollsbrook (two pools), and Millbrook Condominiums, with applicants citing low daily usage and resident monitoring instead of on-site

Select Board appoints environmental certifying officer for HUD grant.

Select Board designates environmental certifying officer, unanimously approving William Roth, Town Planner, for the FY2026 HUD-EDI Community Project Fund Appropriation role required to qualify Stoughton for a $1,000,000 federal grant, which upon receipt will fund final work at the community center.

Board approves Win Waste modification; nicotine rule delayed six months

Board of Health approves Win Waste minor modification after months of legal review. The Stoughton Board of Health unanimously approved a minor site-assignment modification for Win Waste Innovations at 100 Page Street on April 30, allowing conversion of 150 tons per day of construction and

School Committee convenes for public hearing on new elementary school naming

Stoughton School Committee held public hearing on naming the new elementary school building. Chair Chris Shannon, Superintendent Dr. Joseph Baeta, and five committee members heard from community members and teachers, including a request from 10th grade history teachers to adjust signature and age

Select Board approves water bond and block party event

Select Board unanimously authorizes $1.3M water bond. The Board voted 5-0 to approve issuance of a ten-year, interest-free Massachusetts Water Resources Authority bond for $1,289,000, with repayment beginning May 15, 2027, Vice Chair Debra Roberts moving the motion. In related business, the Board