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January 12, 2021
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Christine Howe, Stephen Cavey, Robert O'Regan, Joseph Mokrisky, Debra Roberts
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept the Consent Agenda as written
Mr. O'Regan made the motion to accept the Consent Agenda as written. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. On the motion to approve the Consent Agenda, Ms. Roberts voted yes Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. The motion passed 5-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. O'Regan made the motion to accept the Consent Agenda as written. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. On the motion to approve the Consent Agenda, Ms. Roberts voted yes Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. The motion passed 5-0..” (Motion: O'Regan, second: Cavey)
Dangerous Dog Hearing (continued from December 15, 2020)
Open the Public Hearing
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to open the Public Hearing. 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. The motion passed 5-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to open the Public Hearing. 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. The motion passed 5-0..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Cavey)
Adopt the recommendations of Town counsel, read into the record
Mr. O'Regan made the motion to adopt the recommendations of Town counsel, read into the record, Mr. Mokrisky seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts asked for a clarification that the second concern had been addressed, that of the doggie door. Ms. Howe responded that this was addressed in point no. 1 of Mr. O'Regan's motion. Mr. Cavey remarked that this had gone on too long because the Board was intent on solving the problem in a humane manner, He thanked Mr. Fuiza for his efforts to comply and to keep his dogs safe. He said that he accepted the recommendations made by Town counsel. On the motion, Ms. Roberts voted yes Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. The motion passed 5-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. O'Regan made the motion to adopt the recommendations of Town counsel, read into the record, Mr. Mokrisky seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts asked for a clarification that the second concern had been addressed, that of the doggie door. Ms. Howe responded that this was addressed in point no. 1 of Mr. O'Regan's motion. Mr. Cavey remarked that this had gone on too long because the Board was intent on solving the problem in a humane manner, He thanked Mr. Fuiza for his efforts to comply and to keep his dogs safe. He said that he accepted the recommendations made by Town counsel. On the motion, Ms. Roberts voted yes Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. The motion passed 5-0..” (Motion: O'Regan, second: Mokrisky)
Mr. Cavey second
Mr. O'Regan made the motion. Mr. Cavey second. Ms. Roberts voted yes Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. The motion passed 5- 0.
From the minutes
“Mr. O'Regan made the motion. Mr. Cavey second. Ms. Roberts voted yes Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. The motion passed 5- 0..” (Motion: O'Regan, second: Cavey)
Open the hearing
Mr. O'Regan made the motion to open the hearing. 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. The motion passed 5-0, Ms. Howe informed the Board that information had been received indicating that taxes and past due balances on water and sewer had been paid.
From the minutes
“Mr. O'Regan made the motion to open the hearing. 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. The motion passed 5-0, Ms. Howe informed the Board that information had been received indicating that taxes and past due balances on water and sewer had been paid..” (Motion: O'Regan, second: Cavey)
Renew the license for 811 Washington Street, but not to be issued until owner reaches agreement on outstanding taxes
Mr. O'Regan made the motion to renew the license for 811 Washington Street, but not to be issued until owner reaches agreement on outstanding taxes. 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. The motion passed 5-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. O'Regan made the motion to renew the license for 811 Washington Street, but not to be issued until owner reaches agreement on outstanding taxes. 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. The motion passed 5-0..” (Motion: O'Regan, second: Cavey)
Close the hearing
Mr. O'Regan 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. The motion passed 5-0, Continuation of 2021 Club/All Alcohol License Renewal and Manager Change Application Italian American Club of Stoughton 548 Washington St. Mr. Cavey explained that all departments have signed off, citing that the Fire Department requests keys if locks are changed.
From the minutes
“Mr. O'Regan 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. The motion passed 5-0, Continuation of 2021 Club/All Alcohol License Renewal and Manager Change Application Italian American Club of Stoughton 548 Washington St. Mr. Cavey explained that all departments have signed off, citing that the Fire Department requests keys if locks are changed..” (Motion: O'Regan, second: Cavey)
Approve the license including language from the Fire Department and the Board of Health
Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve the license including language from the Fire Department and the Board of Health. Ms. Howe asked for public comment. Mr. Cavey's motion was seconded by Mr. O'Regan. Ms. Roberts voted yes Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. The motion passed 5- 0, Change of Manager Application 2 Hawes Way TGI Fridays
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve the license including language from the Fire Department and the Board of Health. Ms. Howe asked for public comment. Mr. Cavey's motion was seconded by Mr. O'Regan. Ms. Roberts voted yes Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. The motion passed 5- 0, Change of Manager Application 2 Hawes Way TGI Fridays.” (Motion: Cavey, second: O'Regan)
Approve the application
Ms. Howe moved to approve the application. 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. The motion passed 5-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Howe moved to approve the application. 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. The motion passed 5-0..” (Motion: Howe, second: O'Regan)
Enter into Executive Session
Mr. O'Regan made the motion to enter into Executive Session, The motion was seconded by Ms. Roberts. Ms. Roberts voted yes Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. The motion passed 5-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. O'Regan made the motion to enter into Executive Session, The motion was seconded by Ms. Roberts. Ms. Roberts voted yes Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. O'Regan voted yes, Ms. Howe voted yes. The motion passed 5-0..” (Motion: O'Regan, second: Roberts)
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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