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August 3, 2021
5 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Joseph Mokrisky, Debra Roberts, Stephen Cavey, Scott Carrara, Louis Gitto
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the nominations of the applicants
Ms. Roberts made the motion to approve the nominations of the applicants. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0, 6.
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts made the motion to approve the nominations of the applicants. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0, 6..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Cavey)
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Approve
Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve. Mr. Carrara seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Gitto voted yes, Mr. Carrara voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes. The motion carried 5-0, 7.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve. Mr. Carrara seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Gitto voted yes, Mr. Carrara voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes. The motion carried 5-0, 7..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Reopen negotiations with the U.S. Post Office
Mr. Cavey on item G of the Consent Agenda made the motion to reopen negotiations with the U.S. Post Office. The motion was seconded by Ms. Roberts. On the motion, Mr. Cavey vote yes, Mr. Carrara voted no, Ms. Roberts voted no, Mr. Gitto voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted no. The motion failed 3-2.
Yes: Cavey, GittoNo: Carrara, Mokrisky, RobertsThe roll call names 2 yes and 3 no; the minutes write the result as “The motion failed 3-2.”
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey on item G of the Consent Agenda made the motion to reopen negotiations with the U.S. Post Office. The motion was seconded by Ms. Roberts. On the motion, Mr. Cavey vote yes, Mr. Carrara voted no, Ms. Roberts voted no, Mr. Gitto voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted no. The motion failed 3-2..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Roberts)
Accept Items A-F, and H of the Consent Agenda
Mr. Cavey made the motion to accept Items A-F, and H of the Consent Agenda. Ms. Roberts seconded the motion. Open Session Minutes - August 3, 2021 Mr. Carrara asked to confirm that item "F" was multiple days and asked for confirmation of the number of Police Details at the upcoming Beer & Wine event at 2 Canton Street. Mr. Carrara discussed the responses to this application from the Department heads. Mr. Mokrisky confirmed the event was for 3 dates and the police will to add details if necessary. Dr. Grimm explained that in order to get confirmation from the food trucks, dates needed to be confirmed. She went on to say the police are prepared to add officers if needed. Mr. Carrara spoke of a concern on what affect this event may have on other businesses in the area. Mr. Mokrisky stated this has been a concern of his all along and he has spoken to some of the area businesses. On a vote for items Consent Agenda Items A through F and item H, the Board voted 4-0 to approve. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Gitto voted yes, yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes. Mr. Carrara voted no on Consent agenda item "F".
The minutes say the Board voted 4-0 to approve items A-F and H, listing Ms. Roberts, Mr. Cavey, Mr. Gitto and Mr. Mokrisky voting yes, and add that Mr. Carrara voted no on item F. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to accept Items A-F, and H of the Consent Agenda. Ms. Roberts seconded the motion. Open Session Minutes - August 3, 2021 Mr. Carrara asked to confirm that item "F" was multiple days and asked for confirmation of the number of Police Details at the upcoming Beer & Wine event at 2 Canton Street. Mr. Carrara discussed the responses to this application from the Department heads. Mr. Mokrisky confirmed the event was for 3 dates and the police will to add details if necessary. Dr. Grimm explained that in order to get confirmation from the food trucks, dates needed to be confirmed. She went on to say the police are prepared to add officers if needed. Mr. Carrara spoke of a concern on what affect this event may have on other businesses in the area. Mr. Mokrisky stated this has been a concern of his all along and he has spoken to some of the area businesses. On a vote for items Consent Agenda Items A through F and item H, the Board voted 4-0 to approve. Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Gitto voted yes, yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes. Mr. Carrara voted no on Consent agenda item "F"..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Roberts)
Enter the Executive Session
Mr. Cavey made the motion to enter the Executive Session. Mr. Carrara seconded the motion, Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Gitto voted yes, Mr. Carrara voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, The motion carried 5-0, Mr. Mokrisky announced that the Board would adjourn from the Executive Session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to enter the Executive Session. Mr. Carrara seconded the motion, Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Gitto voted yes, Mr. Carrara voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes, The motion carried 5-0, Mr. Mokrisky announced that the Board would adjourn from the Executive Session..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
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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