June 1, 2021

“Ms. Roberts made the motion to appoint Mr. John Charbonneau, town planner to the MAPC. The motion seconded by Mr. Carrara. Mr. Cavey noted that Mr. Charbonneau was present, and he asked if he would accept this appointment. Mr. Charbonneau accepted, saying that he was glad to accept this role as it was definitely within the scope of his position as town planner. 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: Roberts, second: Carrara)

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“Mr. Cavey made the motion to appoint Ms. Roberts as liaison to the Committee on Finance and Taxation, and other applicable departments relative to the Budget process. Mr. Carrara seconded the motion. 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: Cavey, second: Carrara)

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“Mr. Cavey made the motion. Resolved: having convened in an open meeting June 1, 2021 prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of Stoughton, MA, in accordance with its charter by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Mass School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated June 24, 2021 for the Wilkins Elementary School located at 1322 Central Street which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the Priority category (s) for which an application may be submitted to the Mass School Building Authority in the future. Priority 7: replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements. The structural limitations and undersized learning and support spaces result in an inequitable experience for students at the Wilkins and limit programming : and services offered at this school; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority or commits the City/Town/Regional District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Ms. Roberts seconded the motion. 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: Cavey, second: Roberts)

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“Mr. Cavey made the motion to accept the deed in lieu of foreclosure located off Park Street, depicted as "Parcel A" recorded with the Registry of Deeds as Plan Nos. 17-18 of 2011-Plan Book 609. Ms. Roberts seconded the motion. 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: Cavey, second: Roberts)

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“Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve the petition. 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, : b) National Grid Petition _to install approximately 5 feet of 2-4" conduits from proposed pole 37-50 to 409 Canton Street..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Roberts)

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“Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve the petition. 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. The motion carried 4-0 to approve. c) National Grid Petition to install approximately 30 feet of 1-3" conduits to 113 Ash Park Drive..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Roberts)

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“Mr. Catrara made the motion to effectively dissolve the public safety committee and to transfer the process to consultants and town staff. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Open Session Minutes -Select Board June 1, 2021 Mr. Cavey recognized that some arguments are personal. He said I don't want to see the committee attacked. No one on the Board should make decisions out of anger. He suggested tabling the matter until next week. Mr. Mokrisky agreed with Mr. Cavey. Ms. Roberts asked what are we going to do differently. She said the committee did not receive direction from the Board. Mr. Mokrisky commented that the Board had asked the committee to focus on the construction of a fire station and not a combination fire-police building. He added that he is not anti-citizen committee but that this committee was too large, impeding progress for 2 years. He spoke of the qualifications of the consultants and reiterated the need to listen to them, together with town staff. Ms. Roberts asked for a specification of town staff. 2 Mr. Mokrisky mentioned the town planner and the engineering department. Dr. Grimm offered to compile a list of town staff, including the zoning inspector, financial oversight, fire chief. She stated that the town has qualified staff to present options to the Board. Mr. Cavey stated that after hearing the comments of Board members, he is ready to vote. He said that he just wanted to be sure that the service of members of the committee is appreciated. Ms. Roberts stated that she too had recently toured the existing fire station. She mentioned that the deficiencies are visible: no accommodations for female firefighters, bays are too narrow. She said she is ready to vote. Mr. Cavey thanked the Board, and town staff. He said that he believes that everyone is passionate in their desire to do the best for the fire department and for the town. On the motion to dissolve the public safety committee and to transfer the process to the consultants and town staff. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Catrara voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes. The motion carried 4-0, 12..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Cavey)

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