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November 24, 2020
4 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Christine Howe, Stephen Cavey, Robert O'Regan, Joseph Mokrisky, Debra Roberts
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Robert O'Regan arrived at 7:30 p.m.
Every vote, in order
Accept the Consent Agenda, items A, C, D, E, reserving item B for later discussion
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to accept the Consent Agenda, items A, C, D, E, reserving item B for later discussion, Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Ms. Howe yes. Motion passed 4-0 Consent Agenda, Item B Approval of Chapman Road signage updates, replacement of signs, and new sign locations: Presenter: Sgt.
Yes: Cavey, Howe, Mokrisky, RobertsRobert O'Regan arrived late (7:30 p.m., the minutes say) and the minutes do not show whether Robert was there for this vote, so Robert is not counted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to accept the Consent Agenda, items A, C, D, E, reserving item B for later discussion, Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Ms. Howe yes. Motion passed 4-0 Consent Agenda, Item B Approval of Chapman Road signage updates, replacement of signs, and new sign locations: Presenter: Sgt..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Cavey)
The Police be authorized to place a sign at Dykeman and Chapman
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion that the Police be authorized to place a sign at Dykeman and Chapman. Ms. Roberts seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes, Motion carried 4-0.
Yes: Cavey, Howe, Mokrisky, RobertsRobert O'Regan arrived late (7:30 p.m., the minutes say) and the minutes do not show whether Robert was there for this vote, so Robert is not counted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion that the Police be authorized to place a sign at Dykeman and Chapman. Ms. Roberts seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes, Motion carried 4-0..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Roberts)
Accept the policy draft as revised to include submissions to be in electronic form, and dates for submissions
Ms. Roberts moved to accept the policy draft as revised to include submissions to be in electronic form, and dates for submissions. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted no, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes, Motion passed 4-1.
Yes: Cavey, Howe, O'Regan, RobertsNo: Mokrisky
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts moved to accept the policy draft as revised to include submissions to be in electronic form, and dates for submissions. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted no, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes, Motion passed 4-1..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Cavey)
Close the open meeting
Mr. O'Regan made the motion to close the open meeting. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Moktisky voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes, The motion carried unanimously. 5-0, Ms. Howe announced the Board will not be returning to Open Session, but will adjourn fiom Executive Session, Open Session meeting adjourned at 9:45 PM. DOCUMENTS USED DURING THE MEETING - Town Clerk job description documents - FY 22 Budget Documents, calendar, etc. - Calendar for accepting Town Meeting Articles - Chapman Road presentation documents » Grant from "The Last Call Foundation" - Water Connection for 602 Pleasant St. - Open session minutes of November 10, 2020 - Executive session minutes of November 10, 2020 Dated: Signed by: fafeseo Lb A - - Christine D, Howe, Chair Open Session Minutes - November 24, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. O'Regan made the motion to close the open meeting. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Moktisky voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes, The motion carried unanimously. 5-0, Ms. Howe announced the Board will not be returning to Open Session, but will adjourn fiom Executive Session, Open Session meeting adjourned at 9:45 PM. DOCUMENTS USED DURING THE MEETING - Town Clerk job description documents - FY 22 Budget Documents, calendar, etc. - Calendar for accepting Town Meeting Articles - Chapman Road presentation documents » Grant from "The Last Call Foundation" - Water Connection for 602 Pleasant St. - Open session minutes of November 10, 2020 - Executive session minutes of November 10, 2020 Dated: Signed by: fafeseo Lb A - - Christine D, Howe, Chair Open Session Minutes - November 24, 2020.” (Motion: O'Regan, 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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