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May 18, 2021
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Joseph Mokrisky, Debra Roberts, Stephen Cavey, Scott Carrara
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda, item F
Approve the Kids Ride Event (Pan Mass Challenge) application for September 12, 2021 (Consent Agenda item F)
On the motion, Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Carrara voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Moktisky voted yes. The motion carried 4-0.
The minutes record the roll call but not who made or seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“On the motion, Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Carrara voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Moktisky voted yes. The motion carried 4-0..”
Consent Agenda, Item E__ Approve Road Race Application of Narragansett Running on
Approve
Ms. Roberts made the motion to approve. The motion seconded by Mr. Carrara. On the motion, Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Carrara voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes. The motion carried 4-0, 8.
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts made the motion to approve. The motion seconded by Mr. Carrara. On the motion, Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Carrara voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes. The motion carried 4-0, 8..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Carrara)
Public Hearings (Items 6a, 6b, 6c)
Open the Public Hearing
Ms. Roberts made the motion seconded by Mr. Carrara. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Carrara voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes. The motion carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts made the motion seconded by Mr. Carrara. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Carrara voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes. The motion carried 4-0..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Carrara)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Carrara made the motion to close the public hearing. The motion seconded by Ms. Roberts. On the motion, Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Carrara voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes. The motion carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to close the public hearing. The motion seconded by Ms. Roberts. On the motion, Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Carrara voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes. The motion carried 4-0..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Roberts)
Approve the request for sign installation as requested by the safety officer adding a request for a letter from the Building Inspector that the height of the fence complies with town law
Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve the request for sign installation as requested by the safety officer adding a request for a letter from the Building Inspector that the height of the fence complies with town law. The motion seconded by Ms. Roberts. On the motion, Ms. Roberts Open Session - Select Board Minutes May 18, 2021 voted yes, Mr. Carrara voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes. The motion carried 4-0, Sgt.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve the request for sign installation as requested by the safety officer adding a request for a letter from the Building Inspector that the height of the fence complies with town law. The motion seconded by Ms. Roberts. On the motion, Ms. Roberts Open Session - Select Board Minutes May 18, 2021 voted yes, Mr. Carrara voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes. The motion carried 4-0, Sgt..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Roberts)
Public Hearing 6.b Change of category application - Beer and Wine to All Alcohol
Open the public hearing
Ms. Roberts made the motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Carrara. On the motion, Ms. Roberts -yes, Mr. Carrara -yes, Mr. Cavey -yes, Mr. Mokrisky -yes. The motion carried 4-0, Mr. Mokrisky thanked Ms. Debra LeBlanc for the excellent preparation of the application, noting that all departments had signed off.
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts made the motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Carrara. On the motion, Ms. Roberts -yes, Mr. Carrara -yes, Mr. Cavey -yes, Mr. Mokrisky -yes. The motion carried 4-0, Mr. Mokrisky thanked Ms. Debra LeBlanc for the excellent preparation of the application, noting that all departments had signed off..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Carrara)
Close the public hearing
Ms. Roberts made the motion to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts made the motion to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion carried 4-0..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Cavey)
Approve the application
Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve the application, seconded by Ms. Roberts, The motion carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve the application, seconded by Ms. Roberts, The motion carried 4-0..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Roberts)
Public Hearing 6C_Transfer All Alcohol License and Application for Common Victualler
Open the meeting
Mr. Cavey made the motion to open the meeting. The motion was seconded by Ms. Roberts. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Carrara voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes. The motion carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to open the meeting. The motion was seconded by Ms. Roberts. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Carrara voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes. The motion carried 4-0..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Roberts)
Close the public hearing
Ms. Roberts made the motion to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion carried 4-0, Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Carrara voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, The motion carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts made the motion to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion carried 4-0, Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Carrara voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, The motion carried 4-0..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Carrara)
Approve the request
Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve the request. Ms. Roberts seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Carrara voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes. The motion carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve the request. Ms. Roberts seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Carrara voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes. The motion carried 4-0..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Roberts)
Consent Agenda, items A,B,C,D, and G
Approve items, A, B, C, D, and G of the Consent Agenda
Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve items, A, B, C, D, and G of the Consent Agenda, Ms. Roberts seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Carrara voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes. The motion carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve items, A, B, C, D, and G of the Consent Agenda, Ms. Roberts seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Carrara voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes. The motion carried 4-0..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Roberts)
Enter Executive Session
Ms. Roberts made the motion, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion carried 4-0. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Carrara voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes. The motion carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts made the motion, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion carried 4-0. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Carrara voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes. The motion carried 4-0..” (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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