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November 19, 2020
9 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Christine Howe, Stephen Cavey, Robert O'Regan, Joseph Mokrisky, Debra Roberts
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept the items on the Consent Agenda
Mr. O'Regan made a motion to accept the items on the Consent Agenda. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion, Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. Motion passed 5-0 The Board accepted: A. Payroll and Bill Warrants and any other documents before the Board.
From the minutes
“Mr. O'Regan made a motion to accept the items on the Consent Agenda. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion, Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. Motion passed 5-0 The Board accepted: A. Payroll and Bill Warrants and any other documents before the Board..” (Motion: O'Regan, second: Cavey)
Adopt the recommendation of the Safety Officer at the intersection of Spallus Rd. and Alpine Way to place a stop sign and appropriate markings
Mr. Mokrisky moved to adopt the recommendation of the Safety Officer at the intersection of Spallus Rd. and Alpine Way to place a stop sign and appropriate markings. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 unanimously. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky moved to adopt the recommendation of the Safety Officer at the intersection of Spallus Rd. and Alpine Way to place a stop sign and appropriate markings. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 unanimously. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Cavey)
This matter be continued until Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Mr. O'Regan made the motion that this matter be continued until Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Ms. Roberts seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0, unanimously. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes.
From the minutes
“Mr. O'Regan made the motion that this matter be continued until Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Ms. Roberts seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0, unanimously. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes..” (Motion: O'Regan, second: Roberts)
To: 1, reduce the connection fee from $2,500 to $2,000 2. to place a moratorium on all fees April 1", 2021 to June 30, 2021
Mr. Cavey made a motion to: 1, reduce the connection fee from $2,500 to $2,000 2. to place a moratorium on all fees April 1", 2021 to June 30, 2021 Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts- voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky (no response) Mr. O'Regan voted no, Ms. Howe voted yes. Motion passes 3-1, Mr. Cavey thanked the water department for assistance and guidance.
Yes: Cavey, Howe, RobertsNo: O'ReganThe roll call lists Mr. Mokrisky as “(no response),” so he is not counted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made a motion to: 1, reduce the connection fee from $2,500 to $2,000 2. to place a moratorium on all fees April 1", 2021 to June 30, 2021 Ms. Howe seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts- voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky (no response) Mr. O'Regan voted no, Ms. Howe voted yes. Motion passes 3-1, Mr. Cavey thanked the water department for assistance and guidance..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Howe)
Revisit this topic on Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Ms. Roberts made a motion to revisit this topic on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Motion was seconded by Mr. Cavey. Mr. Mokrisky indicated that he would not vote for a policy that does not permit petitioner warrants to be placed on town meeting schedule as received. Ms. Howe suggested that Mr. Mokrisky bring up this concern at the next meeting, Tuesday, November 24. Ms. Howe called for the vote to move this matter to Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. Motion passes 5-0 Ms. Howe asked Ms. Roberts for comment.
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts made a motion to revisit this topic on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Motion was seconded by Mr. Cavey. Mr. Mokrisky indicated that he would not vote for a policy that does not permit petitioner warrants to be placed on town meeting schedule as received. Ms. Howe suggested that Mr. Mokrisky bring up this concern at the next meeting, Tuesday, November 24. Ms. Howe called for the vote to move this matter to Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. Motion passes 5-0 Ms. Howe asked Ms. Roberts for comment..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Cavey)
Ask the Town Manager to include in her planning improvement of the Human Resources department
Mr. O' Regan made the motion to ask the Town Manager to include in her planning improvement of the Human Resources department. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O' Regan voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. Motion passed 5-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. O' Regan made the motion to ask the Town Manager to include in her planning improvement of the Human Resources department. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O' Regan voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. Motion passed 5-0..” (Motion: O'Regan, second: Cavey)
Add to the budget proposal, funds in support of the Economic Development Committee in need of additional office space, staff, and financial support
Ms. Howe made the motion to add to the budget proposal, funds in support of the Economic Development Committee in need of additional office space, staff, and financial support. Motion was seconded by Ms. Roberts. Mr. Cavey agreed that the department can use help. He stated that the initial outlay would be difficult due to the impact of the pandemic. Ms. Howe said we will ask the Town Manager to cost out the budget proposal. Ms. Howe asked for a motion to offer this matter for consideration. Ms. Roberts seconded. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted no, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. Motion passes 4-1.
Yes: Cavey, Howe, O'Regan, RobertsNo: Mokrisky
From the minutes
“Ms. Howe made the motion to add to the budget proposal, funds in support of the Economic Development Committee in need of additional office space, staff, and financial support. Motion was seconded by Ms. Roberts. Mr. Cavey agreed that the department can use help. He stated that the initial outlay would be difficult due to the impact of the pandemic. Ms. Howe said we will ask the Town Manager to cost out the budget proposal. Ms. Howe asked for a motion to offer this matter for consideration. Ms. Roberts seconded. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted no, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. Motion passes 4-1..” (Motion: Howe, second: Roberts)
The Town Manager include in the budget proposal two positions, town clerk and assistant town clerk
Ms. Roberts made the motion that the Town Manager include in the budget proposal two positions, town clerk and assistant town clerk, The motion was seconded by Mr. Cavey. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted no, Ms. Howe voted yes. Motion passed 4-1.
Yes: Cavey, Howe, O'Regan, RobertsNo: Mokrisky
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts made the motion that the Town Manager include in the budget proposal two positions, town clerk and assistant town clerk, The motion was seconded by Mr. Cavey. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted no, Ms. Howe voted yes. Motion passed 4-1..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Cavey)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
Mr. Cavey made the motion, Mr. O'Regan seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Moktisky voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes, Motion passed 5-0, Open Meeting ended at 10:30 PM DOCUMENTS USED DURING MEETING ~ Police Department recommendations for Spallus Road & Alpine Way | ~ Police Department recommendations for Chapman Road ~ Water Abatement and Water Connection Policies - Budget documents - Open meeting session minutes of 10/27/2020 Voted:( - ) Dated: Signed by; Seftefioge (MECL GF - Christine D. Howe, Chair Open session minutes ~ November 19, 2020 14
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion, Mr. O'Regan seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Moktisky voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes, Motion passed 5-0, Open Meeting ended at 10:30 PM DOCUMENTS USED DURING MEETING ~ Police Department recommendations for Spallus Road & Alpine Way | ~ Police Department recommendations for Chapman Road ~ Water Abatement and Water Connection Policies - Budget documents - Open meeting session minutes of 10/27/2020 Voted:( - ) Dated: Signed by; Seftefioge (MECL GF - Christine D. Howe, Chair Open session minutes ~ November 19, 2020 14.” (Motion: Cavey, second: O'Regan)
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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