Town Manager

Information Regarding this Office

The Town Manager is the Chief Executive Officer of the town. The Town Manager is appointed by the Select Board and is responsible for all day-to-day operations of the Town under their authority. This authority is defined by the Town Charter, which is available for reference on this website. 

Should residents have questions, comments, or concerns that relate to the Town of Stoughton, they can contact Communications Coordinator Kelsey Lynch at klynch@stoughton-ma.gov or 781-341-1300 ex. 9514.  She will discuss your issue with the Town Manager and respond accordingly.

To directly reach the Town Manager's office, please contact Gilda Pereira at 781-341-1300, ext. 9211, or send us an email.

From the Desk of Town Manager Thomas J. Calter:

In December 2022 I was honored to begin my career in Stoughton. After enjoying a successful tenure in business, as a State Legislator and as a Town Administrator, I’ve taken on this challenge with my eyes wide open.  From a career of professional experiences, successes, and mistakes, I join the Town well prepared to meet challenges and leverage opportunities before us.  I want you to know that I am deeply committed to several core values. 

First, you can always expect transactional honesty from me.  I will respectfully say what I mean and mean what I say.  Second, I am committed to openness and full transparency. Secrets, hidden agendas, and old grievances will not play any part in my decision making process nor will they eat up the valuable time needed serve the community. Third, you can always expect me to use prudent fiscal judgement.  We have real financial challenges and clear solutions which will require your understanding and support.  I am not promising a “rose garden,” but I do assure results. Within three years, the Town of Stoughton will stand on a strong financial footing. 

We have challenges that are among my top priorities.  As Stoughton looks forward to its 300th Anniversary, it’s important to understand that our infrastructure is old and has been neglected for decades.  We seldom appreciate the value of clean running water and efficient waste management until those services are interrupted or lost.  We all share 112 miles of Stoughton roads. Only 24.1 miles require minimal or no maintenance.  As we develop a long-term infrastructure plan, we need to coordinate the replacement of century-old water and wastewater distribution lines with the pavement of those roads. We need to replace meters that are not properly recording water consumption.  The condition of our water and sewer lines, town buildings, and town roads is beneath the standard you deserve. Meeting those challenges is among my top priorities. Meeting you and hearing your views will be among my greatest joys! 

In closing, I want you to know that openness, transparency and constituent service are among my core values. Those values served me well as a business executive, business owner, legislator and municipal leader.   Your confidence in Stoughton town government is needed in order for us to move our common agenda forward.  I ask that you stay in touch, stay involved, share your thoughts, and make your voice heard.

Respectfully,

Thomas J. Calter