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December 1, 2020
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Christine Howe, Stephen Cavey, Robert O'Regan, Joseph Mokrisky, Debra Roberts
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Ms. Roberts to serve as liaison representing the Select Board on the Committee of Community Preservation and the Board of Assessors
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to appoint Ms. Roberts to serve as liaison representing the Select Board on the Committee of Community Preservation and the Board of Assessors. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes. Ms. Howe voted yes, Motion passed 5-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to appoint Ms. Roberts to serve as liaison representing the Select Board on the Committee of Community Preservation and the Board of Assessors. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes. Ms. Howe voted yes, Motion passed 5-0..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Cavey)
Accept the Consent Agenda
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to accept the Consent Agenda. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes , Mr. O'Regan voted yes. Ms. Howe voted yes, Motion passed 5-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to accept the Consent Agenda. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes , Mr. O'Regan voted yes. Ms. Howe voted yes, Motion passed 5-0..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Cavey)
Proceed with the public hearing on dangerous dogs, Hurricane and Moonlight located at 22 Chase Run, owned by Mr
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion, seconded by Mr. Cavey. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes. Ms. Howe voted yes, Motion passed 5-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion, seconded by Mr. Cavey. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes. Ms. Howe voted yes, Motion passed 5-0..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Cavey)
Continue the public hearing to December 15 for a status update only on the engagement of a neutral veterinarian for Hurricane and Moonlight
Mr. O'Regan made the motion to continue the public hearing to December 15 for a status update only on the engagement of a neutral veterinarian for Hurricane and Moonlight. Mr. Mokrisky seconded the motion. Ms. Howe asked for discussion. Open session minutes - December 1, 2020 Mr. Mokrisky asked who will judge the neutrality of the veterinarian. : Ms. Howe suggested that perhaps the two counsels would determine, Mr. O'Regan amended his motion to include that the two counsels would determine the selection of the veterinarian. Ms. Howe called for a vote on the motion as amended. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes. Ms. Howe voted yes, Motion passed 5-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. O'Regan made the motion to continue the public hearing to December 15 for a status update only on the engagement of a neutral veterinarian for Hurricane and Moonlight. Mr. Mokrisky seconded the motion. Ms. Howe asked for discussion. Open session minutes - December 1, 2020 Mr. Mokrisky asked who will judge the neutrality of the veterinarian. : Ms. Howe suggested that perhaps the two counsels would determine, Mr. O'Regan amended his motion to include that the two counsels would determine the selection of the veterinarian. Ms. Howe called for a vote on the motion as amended. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes. Ms. Howe voted yes, Motion passed 5-0..” (Motion: O'Regan, second: Mokrisky)
Continue confinement and muzzle order of Hurricane and Moonlight pending the result of the continuation of the hearing
Mr. O'Regan moved to continue confinement and muzzle order of Hurricane and Moonlight pending the result of the continuation of the hearing. Mr. Mokrisky seconded the motion. Ms. Howe clarified confinement as defined by statute but reminded the Board that Mr. Crosby recommended against 24/7 muzzles. Mr. O'Regan commented that he would be comfortable limiting use of the muzzles to the dogs being outside of the kennel within the confines of the facility. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes. Ms. Howe voted yes, Motion passed 5-0,
From the minutes
“Mr. O'Regan moved to continue confinement and muzzle order of Hurricane and Moonlight pending the result of the continuation of the hearing. Mr. Mokrisky seconded the motion. Ms. Howe clarified confinement as defined by statute but reminded the Board that Mr. Crosby recommended against 24/7 muzzles. Mr. O'Regan commented that he would be comfortable limiting use of the muzzles to the dogs being outside of the kennel within the confines of the facility. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes. Ms. Howe voted yes, Motion passed 5-0,.” (Motion: O'Regan, second: Mokrisky)
The Police Department would update their report; would wear masks on their next visit to the property
Mr. O'Regan moved that the Police Department would update their report; would wear masks on their next visit to the property. Mr. Mokrisky seconded the motion. Attorney Cohen thanked the Board for insisting that the dogs be evaluated. Chief McNamara asked whom should the police contact to schedule a visit to the property. Ms. Howe stated the Police should coordinate with the homeowner and the attorneys. On the motion, Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes. Ms. Howe voted yes, Motion passed 5-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. O'Regan moved that the Police Department would update their report; would wear masks on their next visit to the property. Mr. Mokrisky seconded the motion. Attorney Cohen thanked the Board for insisting that the dogs be evaluated. Chief McNamara asked whom should the police contact to schedule a visit to the property. Ms. Howe stated the Police should coordinate with the homeowner and the attorneys. On the motion, Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes. Ms. Howe voted yes, Motion passed 5-0..” (Motion: O'Regan, second: Mokrisky)
Have the counsels confer on the selection of a veterinarian
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to have the counsels confer on the selection of a veterinarian. Mr. O'Regan seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes , Mr. O'Regan voted yes. Ms. Howe voted yes, Motion passed 5-0. The motion carried 5-0 Open session minutes - December 1, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to have the counsels confer on the selection of a veterinarian. Mr. O'Regan seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes , Mr. O'Regan voted yes. Ms. Howe voted yes, Motion passed 5-0. The motion carried 5-0 Open session minutes - December 1, 2020.” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: O'Regan)
Reconvene the public hearing in two weeks, December 15
Mr. O'Regan moved to reconvene the public hearing in two weeks, December 15. Mr. Mokrisky seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes , Mr. O'Regan voted yes. Ms. Howe voted yes, Motion passed 5-0, Ms. Howe thanked the two attorneys and Mr. Crosby for their attendance and input.
From the minutes
“Mr. O'Regan moved to reconvene the public hearing in two weeks, December 15. Mr. Mokrisky seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes , Mr. O'Regan voted yes. Ms. Howe voted yes, Motion passed 5-0, Ms. Howe thanked the two attorneys and Mr. Crosby for their attendance and input..” (Motion: O'Regan, second: Mokrisky)
Execute the Order of Taking
Mr. O'Regan made the motion to execute the Order of Taking. Mr. Mokrisky second. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes, Motion passed 5-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. O'Regan made the motion to execute the Order of Taking. Mr. Mokrisky second. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes, Motion passed 5-0..” (Motion: O'Regan, second: Mokrisky)
Approve the licensing agreement
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve the licensing agreement. Ms. Roberts, second. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes , Mr. O'Regan voted yes. Ms. Howe voted yes, Motion passed 5-0, FY Budget Ms. Roberts asked the priority.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve the licensing agreement. Ms. Roberts, second. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes , Mr. O'Regan voted yes. Ms. Howe voted yes, Motion passed 5-0, FY Budget Ms. Roberts asked the priority..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Roberts)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
Ms. Roberts made the motion, seconded by Mr. Cavey. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes. Ms. Howe voted yes, Motion passed 5-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts made the motion, seconded by Mr. Cavey. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes. Ms. Howe voted yes, Motion passed 5-0..” (Motion: Roberts, 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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