The Community Preservation Committee reported record $3.1 million in FY 2026 project spending. Treasurer Emeritus Michael Barrett's financial report showed over $1 million dedicated to housing initiatives, including disbursements to Father Bill's and Hebrew SeniorLife, while the fund balance
Stoughton's library is reviving a popular repair event this month. The Stoughton Public Library, working with a co-host partner, announced a second Fix-It Clinic inviting residents to bring in gadgets, jewelry, clothing and more for free fixes rather than replacements, according to a re…
Investigation into the leave of Stoughton's town manager and police chief drew statewide media attention today. NBC Boston reported that the Select Board met for a three-hour private executive session this week as both officials remain off the job pending an investigation, though no add…
Stoughton's town manager and Police Chief Donna McNamara have both been placed on paid administrative leave following a select board meeting, per a WCVB report, deepening the leadership dispute that already prompted McNamara's lawsuit against the town. The move leaves two of the town's …
Stoughton's police chief has taken her leadership dispute with the town to court. Chief Donna McNamara filed a lawsuit demanding to keep working amid the ongoing conflict with town officials, according to a Tuesday report from NBC Boston. The legal action marks an escalation in a stando…
Board of Health voted unanimously on July 23 to enter executive session on litigation. Under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, the five-member board moved to discuss legal strategy in Kelley v. Board of Health, ongoing litigation involving Kelley's Mobile Home Park at 1156 Park Street. Chair
Planning Board retained Kelly and DeMusz as Chair and Vice Chair while continuing three major development hearings. A tree clear-cutting restoration case on Turnpike Street was pushed to September 24, the Day Spring Chapel project seeking approval for a 22,500-square-foot church building with 27
Charter Review Committee outlined three potential amendments to the town's election system. Chair Amy Puliafico stated that the preliminary election cost $20,000 to $30,000 this year with no cost savings over a standard local election. Town Clerk Reggie Medeiro-Kowalczykwski noted that Stoughton is
Stoughton Rules Committee approved prior session minutes from January and February with corrections. The committee voted 5-0-2 to accept January 15 minutes with revised language on a staff retirement, and 6-0-1 to approve February 9 minutes after correcting a Special Town Meeting vote count from
Stoughton Planning Board approved a Subway restaurant renovation and presented a major reuse plan for the former Sinai Hospital site. The board voted 5-0 on a revised site plan for a 1,200-square-foot Subway at 345 Washington Street, with Town Planner William Roth recommending approval. The board
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