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March 23, 2021
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Christine Howe, Stephen Cavey, Robert O'Regan, Joseph Mokrisky, Debra Roberts
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Ask the Board to provide a due date for the receipt of information from the Building Committee relative to the delay of Article 26 until a fall special meeting
Ms. Roberts made the motion to ask the Board to provide a due date for the receipt of information from the Building Committee relative to the delay of Article 26 until a fall special meeting. She asked that information to the Board be complete by the 1*' meeting of the Board in August. Mr. Mokrisky seconded the motion. Mr. Cavey said that it is important to set a deadline and this item will be placed on the agenda at the next meeting for discussion. Mr. O'Regan commented that it was prudent to include this item in the Consent Agenda for the next meeting. On the motion, Ms. Roberts -yes, Mr. Mokrisky, -yes, Mr. O'Regan -yes, Mr. Cavey -yes, Ms. Howe -yes. The motion carried 5-0, : OPEN SESSION MINUTES - MARCH 23, 2021
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts made the motion to ask the Board to provide a due date for the receipt of information from the Building Committee relative to the delay of Article 26 until a fall special meeting. She asked that information to the Board be complete by the 1*' meeting of the Board in August. Mr. Mokrisky seconded the motion. Mr. Cavey said that it is important to set a deadline and this item will be placed on the agenda at the next meeting for discussion. Mr. O'Regan commented that it was prudent to include this item in the Consent Agenda for the next meeting. On the motion, Ms. Roberts -yes, Mr. Mokrisky, -yes, Mr. O'Regan -yes, Mr. Cavey -yes, Ms. Howe -yes. The motion carried 5-0, : OPEN SESSION MINUTES - MARCH 23, 2021.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Mokrisky)
Obtain information from staff on the zoning by-law by the first meeting of the Board in August
Ms. Roberts made the motion to obtain information from staff on the zoning by-law by the first meeting of the Board in August. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Ms. Howe reminded the Board that the zoning by-law required public meetings. Mr. O'Regan stated that the language of the warrant needed to be defined in time for the special town meeting in the fall. On the motion, Ms. Roberts - yes, Mr. Mokrisky -yes, Mr. Cavey -yes, Mr. O'Regan -yes, Ms. Howe ~yes. The motion carried 5-0, Mr. Mokrisky asked the Town Manager to contact DPW to pick up a sofa abandoned at the train station for 2 days.
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts made the motion to obtain information from staff on the zoning by-law by the first meeting of the Board in August. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Ms. Howe reminded the Board that the zoning by-law required public meetings. Mr. O'Regan stated that the language of the warrant needed to be defined in time for the special town meeting in the fall. On the motion, Ms. Roberts - yes, Mr. Mokrisky -yes, Mr. Cavey -yes, Mr. O'Regan -yes, Ms. Howe ~yes. The motion carried 5-0, Mr. Mokrisky asked the Town Manager to contact DPW to pick up a sofa abandoned at the train station for 2 days..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Cavey)
Approve the Consent Agenda
Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Mokrisky seconded the motion. On the motion, Ms. Roberts -yes, Mr. Mokrisky -yes, Mr. Cavey -yes, Mr. O'Regan -yes, Ms. Howe -yes, The motion carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Mokrisky seconded the motion. On the motion, Ms. Roberts -yes, Mr. Mokrisky -yes, Mr. Cavey -yes, Mr. O'Regan -yes, Ms. Howe -yes, The motion carried 5-0..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Mokrisky)
Town Moderator Request to hold Virtual Annual Town Meeting
Approve the request for the virtual town meeting
Mr. O'Regan made the motion to approve the request for the virtual town meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cavey. Mr. Cavey thanked Mr. Mullen for his hard work during these difficult times. Mr. Mullen thanked Mr. Cavey. He thanked the IT department for its expert assistance. Mr. Mullen also thanked the deputy town moderator, Ms. Jean Fleming, the Select Board and the town meeting representatives. On the motion, Ms. Roberts -yes, Mr. Mokrisky -yes, Mr. Cavey -yes, Mr. O'Regan -yes, Ms. Howe, -yes. The motion carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. O'Regan made the motion to approve the request for the virtual town meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cavey. Mr. Cavey thanked Mr. Mullen for his hard work during these difficult times. Mr. Mullen thanked Mr. Cavey. He thanked the IT department for its expert assistance. Mr. Mullen also thanked the deputy town moderator, Ms. Jean Fleming, the Select Board and the town meeting representatives. On the motion, Ms. Roberts -yes, Mr. Mokrisky -yes, Mr. Cavey -yes, Mr. O'Regan -yes, Ms. Howe, -yes. The motion carried 5-0..” (Motion: O'Regan, second: Cavey)
Public Hearing (moved to item 7)
Open the Public Hearing
Mr. Cavey made the motion to open the Public Hearing. Mr. Mokrisky seconded the motion. On ; the motion, Ms. Roberts -yes, Mr. Mokrisky -yes, Mr. Cavey -yes, Mr. O'Regan -yes, Ms. Howe -yes. The motion carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to open the Public Hearing. Mr. Mokrisky seconded the motion. On ; the motion, Ms. Roberts -yes, Mr. Mokrisky -yes, Mr. Cavey -yes, Mr. O'Regan -yes, Ms. Howe -yes. The motion carried 5-0..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Mokrisky)
Approve the request
Mr. O'Regan made the motion to approve the request, Mr. Mokrisky seconded the motion. On the motion, Ms. Roberts -yes, Mr. Mokrisky -yes, Mr. Cavey -yes, Mr. O'Regan -yes, Ms. Howe -yes, The motion carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. O'Regan made the motion to approve the request, Mr. Mokrisky seconded the motion. On the motion, Ms. Roberts -yes, Mr. Mokrisky -yes, Mr. Cavey -yes, Mr. O'Regan -yes, Ms. Howe -yes, The motion carried 5-0..” (Motion: O'Regan, second: Mokrisky)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
On the motion, Ms. Roberts -yes, Mr. Mokrisky -yes, Mr. Cavey -yes, Mr. O'Regan -yes, Ms. Howe, -yes. The motion carried 5-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On the motion, Ms. Roberts -yes, Mr. Mokrisky -yes, Mr. Cavey -yes, Mr. O'Regan -yes, Ms. Howe, -yes. The motion carried 5-0..”
Include input from Ms. Howe, this format be used for the mid-year evaluation
Mr. O'Regan made the motion, that to include input from Ms. Howe, this format be used for the mid-year evaluation. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. On the motion, Ms. Roberts -yes, Mr. 3 Mokrisky -yes, Mr. Cavey -yes, Mr. O'Regan -yes, Ms. Howe -yes. The motion carried 5-0, The , date for submission is April 15, 2021.
From the minutes
“Mr. O'Regan made the motion, that to include input from Ms. Howe, this format be used for the mid-year evaluation. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. On the motion, Ms. Roberts -yes, Mr. 3 Mokrisky -yes, Mr. Cavey -yes, Mr. O'Regan -yes, Ms. Howe -yes. The motion carried 5-0, The , date for submission is April 15, 2021..” (Motion: O'Regan, second: Cavey)
Adopt the recommendations from the Town Manager: 700,000 for the stabilization fund; 300,000 for Covid-19 related issues; balance to go to the sewer project
Mr. Cavey made the motion to adopt the recommendations from the Town Manager: 700,000 for the stabilization fund; 300,000 for Covid-19 related issues; balance to go to the sewer project. He added the provision that the decision be reviewed after 4/20/2021. Mr. Mokrisky seconded the motion. Mr. O'Regan asked for an explanation for the review. , Mr. Cavey responded that after the coming election, the Board will be comprised of new : members, He thought it a good idea to provide an opportunity for new members to the Board to weigh in. ; Ms. Roberts asked if specificity was needed. Dr. Grimm responded that it was better to leave the language broad relative to public safety and public health. On the motion, Ms. Roberts -yes, Mr. Mokrisky -yes, Mr. Cavey -yes, Mr. O'Regan -yes, Ms. Howe -yes. The motion carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to adopt the recommendations from the Town Manager: 700,000 for the stabilization fund; 300,000 for Covid-19 related issues; balance to go to the sewer project. He added the provision that the decision be reviewed after 4/20/2021. Mr. Mokrisky seconded the motion. Mr. O'Regan asked for an explanation for the review. , Mr. Cavey responded that after the coming election, the Board will be comprised of new : members, He thought it a good idea to provide an opportunity for new members to the Board to weigh in. ; Ms. Roberts asked if specificity was needed. Dr. Grimm responded that it was better to leave the language broad relative to public safety and public health. On the motion, Ms. Roberts -yes, Mr. Mokrisky -yes, Mr. Cavey -yes, Mr. O'Regan -yes, Ms. Howe -yes. The motion carried 5-0..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Mokrisky)
Traffic Safety Recommendations - Sgt. James O'Connor, Safety Officer
Adopt the street ordinance for Peters Drive/Station Street as proposed
Mr. O'Regan made the motion to adopt the street ordinance for Peters Drive/Station Street as proposed, Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. On the motion, Ms. Roberts -yes, Mr. Mokrisky, - yes, Mr. Cavey -yes, Mr. O'Regan -yes, Ms. Howe -yes. The motion carried 5-0, b.) Central Street/Chapman Rd, Sgt.
From the minutes
“Mr. O'Regan made the motion to adopt the street ordinance for Peters Drive/Station Street as proposed, Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. On the motion, Ms. Roberts -yes, Mr. Mokrisky, - yes, Mr. Cavey -yes, Mr. O'Regan -yes, Ms. Howe -yes. The motion carried 5-0, b.) Central Street/Chapman Rd, Sgt..” (Motion: O'Regan, second: Cavey)
Adopt the recommendation for Central/Chapman Road
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to adopt the recommendation for Central/Chapman Road, Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Ms. Howe asked that the abutters be notified prior to the change. Sgt. O'Connor agreed. On the motion, Ms. Roberts -yes, Mr. Mokrisky -yes, Mr. Cavey -yes, Mr. O'Regan ~yes, Ms. Howe -yes. The motion carried 5-0, c.) Pleasant Street - Sgt.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to adopt the recommendation for Central/Chapman Road, Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Ms. Howe asked that the abutters be notified prior to the change. Sgt. O'Connor agreed. On the motion, Ms. Roberts -yes, Mr. Mokrisky -yes, Mr. Cavey -yes, Mr. O'Regan ~yes, Ms. Howe -yes. The motion carried 5-0, c.) Pleasant Street - Sgt..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Cavey)
Approve the sign recommendation and to authorize Sgt
Ms. Howe made the motion to approve the sign recommendation and to authorize Sgt. O'Connor to move forward on mitigation of the crosswalk issue. Mr. Mokrisky seconded the motion. Set. O'Connor responded that some research would be essential to making a decision on the correct sign. He alerted the Board, that flashing signs are costly. Perhaps $5,000. On the motion, Ms. Roberts, yes, Mr. Mokrisky -yes, Mr. Cavey -yes, Mr. O'Regan -yes, Ms. Howe -yes. The motion carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Howe made the motion to approve the sign recommendation and to authorize Sgt. O'Connor to move forward on mitigation of the crosswalk issue. Mr. Mokrisky seconded the motion. Set. O'Connor responded that some research would be essential to making a decision on the correct sign. He alerted the Board, that flashing signs are costly. Perhaps $5,000. On the motion, Ms. Roberts, yes, Mr. Mokrisky -yes, Mr. Cavey -yes, Mr. O'Regan -yes, Ms. Howe -yes. The motion carried 5-0..” (Motion: Howe, second: Mokrisky)
Enter Executive Session
Mr. O'Regan moved to enter Executive Session. The motion seconded by Mr. Cavey. Ms. Roberts, yes, Mr. Mokrisky -yes, Mr. Cavey -yes, Mr. O'Regan -yes, Ms. Howe ~yes. The motion carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. O'Regan moved to enter Executive Session. The motion seconded by Mr. Cavey. Ms. Roberts, yes, Mr. Mokrisky -yes, Mr. Cavey -yes, Mr. O'Regan -yes, Ms. Howe ~yes. The motion carried 5-0..” (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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