MassVoter.com← Stoughton Select BoardStoughton Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
May 12, 2020
10 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Robert O'Regan, Michael Sullivan, Stephen Cavey, Christine Howe, Joseph Mokrisky
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the hearing
Motion was made by Vice-Chairman Sullivan to open the hearing. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes, Mr. Sullivan voted yes, Mr. O' Regan voted yes. Motion voted 4-1 to open the hearing. Mr. Mokrisky was opposed.
Yes: Cavey, Howe, O'Regan, SullivanNo: Mokrisky
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Vice-Chairman Sullivan to open the hearing. Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes, Mr. Sullivan voted yes, Mr. O' Regan voted yes. Motion voted 4-1 to open the hearing. Mr. Mokrisky was opposed..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Howe)
Resume this hearing on May 19th at 7:30 p.m
Motion was made by Mr. Sullivan to resume this hearing on May 19th at 7:30 p.m. Motion seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. Mr. Mokrisky suggested advertising on SMAC so that people using only cable TV will know when the hearing is. The Chairman told him they will make sure to do that for this upcoming meeting. On a roll call, the motion was voted 5-0, unanimously, Mr. Sullivan voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Sullivan to resume this hearing on May 19th at 7:30 p.m. Motion seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. Mr. Mokrisky suggested advertising on SMAC so that people using only cable TV will know when the hearing is. The Chairman told him they will make sure to do that for this upcoming meeting. On a roll call, the motion was voted 5-0, unanimously, Mr. Sullivan voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Mokrisky)
Suspend the hearing until May 19, 2020 at 7:30 p.m
A motion was made by Selectman Mokrisky to suspend the hearing until May 19, 2020 at 7:30 p.m, Motion was seconded by Vice-Chair Sullivan. On a roll call, it was voted 5-0, unanimously. Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes, Mr. Sullivan voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes. Mr. O'Regan voted yes HEARING WILL RESUME ON MAY 19th.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Mokrisky to suspend the hearing until May 19, 2020 at 7:30 p.m, Motion was seconded by Vice-Chair Sullivan. On a roll call, it was voted 5-0, unanimously. Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes, Mr. Sullivan voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes. Mr. O'Regan voted yes HEARING WILL RESUME ON MAY 19th..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Sullivan)
Approve a lease to G&L Grillside
A motion was made by Mr. Mokrisky to approve a lease to G&L Grillside and seconded by Ms. Howe. By means of a roll call, the motion was voted 5-0, unanimously. On a roll call, it was voted 5-0, unanimously. Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes, Mr. Sullivan voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes. Mr. O'Regan voted yes There was discussion as to when food service would begin.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Mokrisky to approve a lease to G&L Grillside and seconded by Ms. Howe. By means of a roll call, the motion was voted 5-0, unanimously. On a roll call, it was voted 5-0, unanimously. Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes, Mr. Sullivan voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes. Mr. O'Regan voted yes There was discussion as to when food service would begin..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Howe)
The term for any member of this Board end on June 30, 2021
Mr. Cavey made a motion that the term for any member of this Board end on June 30, 2021. Motion was seconded by Ms. Howe. On a roll call, the motion was voted 5-0, unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made a motion that the term for any member of this Board end on June 30, 2021. Motion was seconded by Ms. Howe. On a roll call, the motion was voted 5-0, unanimously..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Howe)
Expand the Advisory Board to 15 members
On Mr. Cavey's motion to expand the Advisory Board to 15 members, a roll call vote was taken. The motion was voted 5-0, unanimously. Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes, Mr. Sullivan voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes. Mr. O'Regan voted yes Now apparent that all applicants would be appointed, the Chairman suggested that each be introduced.
From the minutes
“On Mr. Cavey's motion to expand the Advisory Board to 15 members, a roll call vote was taken. The motion was voted 5-0, unanimously. Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes, Mr. Sullivan voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes. Mr. O'Regan voted yes Now apparent that all applicants would be appointed, the Chairman suggested that each be introduced..” (Motion: Cavey)
Appoint all 15 applicants to the Stoughton Board of Selectmen Covid-19 Emergency Advisory Board
Mr. Cavey made a motion to appoint all 15 applicants to the Stoughton Board of Selectmen Covid-19 Emergency Advisory Board. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion was voted 5-0, unanimously, on a roll call.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made a motion to appoint all 15 applicants to the Stoughton Board of Selectmen Covid-19 Emergency Advisory Board. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion was voted 5-0, unanimously, on a roll call..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Sullivan)
Approve
Mr. Sullivan made a motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On a roll call, it was voted 4-0- 1, Motion carries. Mr. Mokrisky was not present. Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes, Mr. Sullivan voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes. .
Yes: Cavey, Howe, O'Regan, SullivanThe minutes say Mr. Mokrisky was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan made a motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On a roll call, it was voted 4-0- 1, Motion carries. Mr. Mokrisky was not present. Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes, Mr. Sullivan voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes. ..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Cavey)
Enter into Executive Session
Mr. Sullivan made a motion to enter into Executive Session, seconded by Mr. Cavey. Ona roll call, it was voted 4-0-1. Motion carries. Mr. Mokrisky not present. Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes, Mr. Sullivan voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes.
Yes: Cavey, Howe, O'Regan, SullivanThe minutes say Mr. Mokrisky was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan made a motion to enter into Executive Session, seconded by Mr. Cavey. Ona roll call, it was voted 4-0-1. Motion carries. Mr. Mokrisky not present. Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes, Mr. Sullivan voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Cavey)
Mr. Sullivan made a motion to enter into Executive Session, seconded by Mr. Cavey, On a roll call, it was voted 4-0-1, Motion carries, Mr. Mokrisky not present. Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes, Mr. Sullivan voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes.
Yes: Cavey, Howe, O'Regan, SullivanThe minutes say Mr. Mokrisky was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sullivan made a motion to enter into Executive Session, seconded by Mr. Cavey, On a roll call, it was voted 4-0-1, Motion carries, Mr. Mokrisky not present. Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes, Mr. Sullivan voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Cavey)
From the Stoughton Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Select Board member photos: video stills from Stoughton Media Access Corporation (SMAC, Stoughton’s local cable TV), each from a program that names the member on screen: Joseph Mokrisky from “Community Forum - Joe Mokrisky - Chairman of Select Board” (2021); Debra Roberts from “Stoughton Politics with...This Guy: Talking with Debra Roberts” (2025); Stephen Cavey from “Stoughton Politics with... This Guy: Interview with Select Board Chair Stephen Cavey” (2025); Scott Carrara from “Community Forum - Scott Carrara - Running for Stoughton Board of Selectmen” (2021); Lori Jacques from “A Lioness & You on the Watch: Interview with Select Board Candidate Lori Jacques” (2026). Former members show initials.
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