Stoughton, MA

Stoughton Equal Opportunity Committee

The committee will discuss the dissemination process and review results of the 2025 Welcome Survey. Members will also discuss next steps for the "Phase Forward" summary and brainstorm future areas of focus, such as Town Communication.

• Review of 2025 Welcome Survey results
• Discussion of "Phase Forward" summary next steps
• Brainstorming future focus areas including Town Communication
• Approval of July 8, 2026 and July 25, 2026 meeting minutes

Community Preservation Committee (CPC)

The Stoughton Community Preservation Committee will meet to receive project updates, review administrative reports including a dues invoice and term expirations, elect a new treasurer, and discuss revisions to the 2026 Community Preservation Plan. The meeting is open to public comments on project proposals and will be held in person and virtually.

• Elect new treasurer
• Review MA CP Coalition dues invoice
• Update on Benson Road CR
• Term expired June 30: Member Dwight MacKerron
• Planning for MA CP Coalition presentation September 23

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to sign motor vehicle abatements and review meeting minutes. They will also hold an executive session to review veteran exemptions. The meeting includes discussion of old and new business, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Signatures on motor vehicle abatements
• Review of meeting minutes
• Executive session to review veteran exemptions
• Discussion of old and new business

Cedar Hill Operations Committee

The Cedar Hill Operations Committee is holding a meeting to address old business and new business items. The agenda includes standard procedural sections such as call to order, public comment, and adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Public comment period
• Old Business discussion
• New Business discussion
• Next meeting date to be determined

Charter Review

The committee will review minutes from June and July 2026 meetings, receive feedback from Town Counsel on quorum definition, and continue discussion of elections. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

Historical Commission

The Stoughton Historical Commission will meet online to elect a representative to the Cultural Planning Commission (CPC) and discuss progress on Historical Signs projects. Members will also review plans for future historical preservation initiatives.

• Elect a representative to the CPC
• Discuss progress on Historical Signs projects
• Review plans for future historical preservation projects

300th Anniversary Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss updates for three upcoming anniversary events. The session includes a treasurer report and a review of minutes from the July 13, 2026 meeting.

• Brockton Rox Night (8/8/26)
• Stoughton 300th Day (10/3/26)
• Stoughton 300th Gala (11/21/26)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold an executive session to discuss the reputation, character, or discipline of the Police Chief and the Town Manager. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session regarding Police Chief under G.L. c. 30A, § 21(A)(1)
• Executive session regarding Town Manager under G.L. c. 30A, § 21(A)(1)

Select Board

The Select Board will hear updates on the Pleasant Street and Lincoln Street intersection project and School Street and Pearl Street intersection improvements, with possible votes. They will also discuss the FY27 Fall Town Meeting, hold public hearings on a liquor license change and a utility pole petition, and receive a presentation on the Climate Action and Resilience Plan.

• Pleasant Street and Lincoln Street intersection project update with possible vote
• School Street and Pearl Street intersection improvements with possible vote
• FY27 Fall Town Meeting discussion
• Public hearing: Change of License Manager for TGI Fridays at 2 Hawes Way
• Public hearing: National Grid and Verizon joint pole petition on Morton Street

Conservation Commission

The Stoughton Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several proposed sewage and septic system changes, including repairs and new layouts at properties on Corbett Road, Canton Street, and Central Street. The meeting will also discuss land stewardship reclassification, agricultural licensing for a West Street property, and conservation lands maintenance. No decisions are listed; all items are continuations, requests, or discussions.

• DEP 298-XXX: Notice of Intent for sewage disposal facility repair at 107 Corbett Road
• DEP 298-XXX: Notice of Intent for sewer extension road layout at 295 Canton Street (M & D Core, Inc.)
• DEP 298-0940: Continuation for outdoor grease trap and sewer system at 99 Central Street
• DEP 298-573 & DEP 298-680: Requests for final certificate of compliance at 1164 Turnpike Street
• Perma-Line sign fabrication and delivery invoice: $1889.25

300th Anniversary Committee

The Stoughton 300th Anniversary Committee is meeting to discuss updates on upcoming events, including a Brockton Rox Night on August 8, 2026, the Stoughton 300th Day on October 3, 2026, and the Stoughton 300th Gala on November 21, 2026. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, committee chair updates, and a treasurer report.

• Brockton Rox Night - 8/8/26
• Stoughton 300th Day - 10/3/26
• Stoughton 300th Gala - 11/21/26

Stoughton Equal Opportunity Committee

This meeting is an orientation for new members of the Stoughton Equal Opportunity Committee, covering introductions, committee history, partnerships, bylaws, website photos, meeting schedules, a town hall tour, and expectations for community engagement events.

• Welcome and introductions of new members
• Review of partnerships with Town Manager, Town Hall, and Recreation Center
• Bylaw review
• Tour of Town Hall
• Review of upcoming workshops and initiatives

Redevelopment Authority

This meeting agenda consists entirely of procedural boilerplate with no substantive items for decision or discussion. No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are listed.

Board of Health

The Stoughton Board of Health will meet on July 23, 2026, at Town Hall and virtually. The open session includes a call to order and approval of April 30, 2026 executive session minutes. The board will also enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy regarding Kelley v. Board of Health.

• Approval of April 30, 2026 executive session minutes
• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy in Kelley v. Board of Health

Energy & Sustainability Committee

The Stoughton Energy & Sustainability Committee will review minutes, prepare for a possible Summer Movie Night, discuss any actions related to a Special Town Meeting, and hear a summary of the Mass Energy Conference from Molly Cochran. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific votes or financial items listed.

• Preparation for possible Summer Movie Night
• Any actions relative to a Special Town Meeting
• Summary of Mass Energy Conference (Molly Cochran)

Conservation Commission

The Stoughton Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on three Notices of Intent: a septic system repair at 107 Corbett Road, a sewer extension on Canton Street, and a grease trap and sewer system at 99 Central Street. The meeting also includes discussion of a final compliance certificate for 1164 Turnpike Street, ATV prohibition signage, and a petition regarding land stewardship at Muddy Pond.

• Notice of Intent: Elizabeth Leary, 107 Corbett Road, septic system repair
• Notice of Intent: M & D Core, Inc., 295 Canton Street, road layout and sewer extension
• Notice of Intent: 99 Central Street, proposed grease trap and sewer improvements (continuance)
• Request for Final Certificate of Compliance for 1164 Turnpike Street (two filings)
• Discussion of ATV prohibition signage and petition for land stewardship at Muddy Pond

Select Board

The Select Board will meet in person and virtually, beginning with a call to order and pledge of allegiance, followed by an executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with non-union personnel. No other business items are listed on this agenda.

• Executive session under G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a)(2) for strategy session on non-union personnel negotiations

Stoughton School Committee

The Elementary School Building Committee will vote on new proposals, RTAs, and amendments, and consider authorizing subcommittee approval of invoices and CCDs. The committee will also review project updates including budget, procurement, schedule, and MSBA updates.

• Vote to approve new proposals, RTAs, and amendments
• Authorization vote(s) for subcommittee approval of invoices and CCDs
• Review of monthly dashboard: budget, procurement, schedule, and MSBA updates
• Approval of June invoice package
• Discussion of future meeting and approval procedures

Select Board

The Select Board will call the meeting to order and then immediately enter an executive session to discuss strategy for upcoming negotiations with non-union personnel. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session under G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a)(2) for non-union personnel negotiations

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting to sign motor vehicle abatement requests, review meeting minutes, and reorganize the board. An executive session is also scheduled. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or financial items listed.

• Signing of motor vehicle abatements
• Review of meeting minutes
• Board reorganization
• Executive session

Planning Board

The Stoughton Planning Board will hold a work session with Berkley Investment on the 150 York Street project, continued public hearings on a special permit for non-permitted clear cutting at 1700 Turnpike Street and a site plan review for a 22,500 SF church at 1076 Central Street, and a new public hearing for a 22,280 SF industrial building at 281-305 Canton Street. The board will also discuss a proposed new zoning bylaw for a Planned Residential Overlay Development.

• 150 York Street Project – work session with Berkley Investment
• Continued public hearing for special permit (SPP26-003) for non-permitted clear cutting at 1700 Turnpike Street
• Continued public hearing for site plan review (SP26-001) and special permit (SPP26-001) for 22,500 SF church at 1076 Central Street, including parking reduction from 36 to 27 spaces
• New public hearing for site plan review (SP26-006) for 22,280 SF industrial building at 281-305 Canton Street
• Work session on proposed Planned Residential Overlay Development (PROD) zoning bylaw

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Stoughton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four special permit applications: two for short-term rental units, one for a fast-order food establishment, and one for keeping chickens. The board will also deliberate on three previously heard special permit cases and consider reorganization.

• Case 4347: Short-term rental at 77 Cedarwood Road (Jamie Lacroix)
• Case 4356: Fast-order food establishment at 99 Central Street (Heng Group Inc.)
• Case 4357: Chickens at 55 Bird Street (Joao & Maria Monteiro)
• Case 4355: Short-term rental at 40 Rocky Knoll Drive (Dang Pham)

Stoughton TV - Stoughton Media Access Corporation

This is a routine business meeting of the Stoughton Media Access Corporation Board of Directors. The board will hear public comments, review and approve prior meeting minutes, receive an interim manager's report, and discuss confidential internal corporate matters in a private session. No major policy decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

• Review and approve prior meeting minutes
• Interim Manager Comments
• Review and approve payment of bills
• Private session for internal corporate matters

Select Board

The Select Board will consider designating Paul Giannakoulis, a member of the Board of Assessors, as a special municipal employee and granting an exemption under 20(d). The board will also discuss a request to temporarily relocate Alberto DiStefano Square. Consent agenda items include approval of June 9, 2026 minutes and acceptance of a donation from the Copeland Family Foundation Inc. to Animal Control. An executive session is scheduled for strategy on non-union personnel negotiations.

• Designation of Paul Giannakoulis as special municipal employee and grant of exemption 20(d)
• Request for temporary relocation of Alberto DiStefano Square
• Acceptance of donation from Copeland Family Foundation Inc. to Animal Control
• Approval of minutes from June 9, 2026 meeting
• Executive session for strategy on non-union personnel negotiations

Charter Review

The Stoughton Charter Review Committee will hold its July 13, 2026 meeting to review past minutes, address citizen comments, and discuss potential changes to quorum rules and election procedures. The meeting includes a remote option via Google Meet and may be recorded for broadcast.

• Review of June 8, 2026 Charter Review Committee minutes
• Feedback on Quorum definition from Town Counsel
• Continued Discussion of Elections

300th Anniversary Committee

The Stoughton 300th Anniversary Committee is meeting to discuss updates on upcoming events, including Brockton Rox Night, Stoughton 300th Day, and the Stoughton 300th Gala. The agenda also includes approval of past meeting minutes, a treasurer report, and a recap of the 4th of July Celebration.

• Approval of meeting minutes for 4/27/26 and 6/1/26
• Treasurer Report
• 4th of July Celebration Recap
• Brockton Rox Night - 8/8/26
• Stoughton 300th Day - 10/3/26 and Stoughton 300th Gala - 11/21/26

Finance Committee

The Stoughton Finance and Taxation Committee will meet to approve routine transfers of appropriated funds between departments. Two transfers totaling $70,000 are listed for discussion and a vote.

• Transfer $40,000 from Parks Contract Services to DPW Miscellaneous Construction Materials
• Transfer $30,000 from Waste Disposal Solid Waste to DPW Miscellaneous Construction Materials

Stoughton Equal Opportunity Committee

The Stoughton Equal Opportunity Committee will meet virtually to plan new member orientation for four School Committee appointees, review the Halloran Park Seating Project status, and discuss community programming including a town orientation video and a post-Juneteenth event.

• New member orientation planning for four School Committee appointees
• Halloran Park Seating Project status update
• Town orientation video content areas: government structure, recycling, precinct info, local representatives
• Post-Juneteenth event discussion
• Transition Circle (Phase Forward) Program follow-up

Library Trustees

The Stoughton Library Board of Trustees will meet virtually to approve minutes from June 9, 2026, set the closing schedule for New Year's Eve and the day after New Year's Day, and review a draft of the 2027-2031 Strategic Plan.

• Set closing schedule for New Year's Eve (Thursday, December 31, 2026) and day after New Year's Day (Saturday, January 2, 2027)
• Review and discuss draft of 2027-2031 Strategic Plan

Cedar Hill Operations Committee

The Cedar Hill Operations Committee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, receive reports from the superintendent and chairperson, and conduct old and new business including the election of new officers. The next meeting date is not yet set.

• Election of new officers
• Superintendent’s report by Victor Barruzza
• Chairperson’s report by Steven C. Bennett

Rules Committee

This is a procedural meeting to review and approve minutes from January and February 2026. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Review and approve minutes from January 15, 2026
• Review and approve minutes from February 9, 2026

Energy & Sustainability Committee

The Stoughton Energy & Sustainability Committee will meet to review and discuss the status of the Specialized Energy Code and prepare for a possible Summer Movie Night. The agenda includes welcome, minutes review, old/new business, and adjournment.

• Review of status of Specialized Energy Code
• Preparation for possible Summer Movie Night

Community Preservation Committee (CPC)

The Community Preservation Committee will meet virtually to discuss extending the completion deadlines for conservation restrictions on the Benson and Atkinson parcels to June 30, 2027, and to update the Community Preservation Plan. The meeting also includes a treasurer update, discussion of new treasurer options, and acknowledgment of expired member terms.

• Update on Bird St. Entryway project
• Extend time for completion of conservation restrictions on Benson and Atkinson parcels to June 30, 2027
• Chair's report on updating the Community Preservation Plan
• Treasurer's report and discussion of new treasurer options
• Terms expired for members Terry, MacKerron, and Olotu

300th Anniversary Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss volunteers for the town's 300th anniversary fireworks event. The agenda includes only routine items: calling the meeting to order and the Pledge of Allegiance.

• Discussion of fireworks volunteers

Conservation Commission

The Stoughton Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on six Notices of Intent, including a proposed swimming pool at 20 Lawler Lane and a new religious facility at 1076 Central Street. The board will also discuss trail development along the Paul M. Goulston Conservation land, a compliance certificate for 28 Dykeman Way, and summer meeting scheduling.

• 20 Lawler Lane: 10'x20' in-ground swimming pool with concrete patio
• 1076 Central Street: new religious facility, parking lot, and demolition plan
• 28 Dykeman Way: Final Certificate of Compliance for Nouria Energy
• Bicycle/walking trail project along railroad bed on Goulston Conservation land
• FY27 invoice signer and perimeter mowing contract with J.A.M. McNamara Services