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November 2, 2021
8 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: One appointment on this agenda was a joint vote with another board; only the Select Board’s own count (4 yes, 0 no) is used.
Present: Joseph Mokrisky, Debra Roberts, Scott Carrara, Louis Gitto
Absent: Stephen Cavey
Every vote, in order
Open the public hearing
Mr. Gitto made the motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 4-0 unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 4-0 unanimously..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Carrara)
Continue the hearing until November 16, 8:00 p.m
Mr. Carrara made the motion to continue the hearing until November 16, 8:00 p.m.seconded by Mr. Gitto. The motion carried unanimously, 4-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to continue the hearing until November 16, 8:00 p.m.seconded by Mr. Gitto. The motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Gitto)
Approve and to accept the redistricting map changes
Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve and to accept the redistricting map changes. The motion was seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve and to accept the redistricting map changes. The motion was seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion carried 4-0..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Carrara)
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Grant the square dedication at Canton and Pratts Court adding the name A, William Buckley, Jr. to the existing dedication in the name of Robert Buckley
Mr. Carrara made the motion to grant the square dedication at Canton and Pratts Court adding the name A, William Buckley, Jr. to the existing dedication in the name of Robert Buckley. The motion was seconded by Mr. Gitto. The Board voted 4-0, unanimously to approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to grant the square dedication at Canton and Pratts Court adding the name A, William Buckley, Jr. to the existing dedication in the name of Robert Buckley. The motion was seconded by Mr. Gitto. The Board voted 4-0, unanimously to approve..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Gitto)
The vote was 3 yes, 0 no For the Select Board the vote was 4 yes, 0 no
The vote was 3 yes, 0 no For the Select Board the vote was 4 yes, 0 no.
Joint vote with another board; the minutes give the Select Board’s own count as 4 yes, 0 no.
From the minutes
“The vote was 3 yes, 0 no For the Select Board the vote was 4 yes, 0 no..”
Table
Mr. Carrara made the motion to table, seconded by Ms. Roberts. Motion carried 4-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to table, seconded by Ms. Roberts. Motion carried 4-0..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Roberts)
Approve items A-F of the Consent Agenda
Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve items A-F of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Ms. Roberts. Mr. Gitto in reference to item B asked if a parking study would be done. Mr. Mokrisky responded that this request was for signage only. Dr. Grimm commented that fewer spaces may be sold, leaving more open for the public. Select Board Open Session Minutes November 2, 2021 Ms. Roberts asked for a clarification of different colors on the plan and would they be visible during inclement weather. Dr. Grimm answered that usually the lot is plowed. The motion carried unanimously 4-0, 13.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve items A-F of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Ms. Roberts. Mr. Gitto in reference to item B asked if a parking study would be done. Mr. Mokrisky responded that this request was for signage only. Dr. Grimm commented that fewer spaces may be sold, leaving more open for the public. Select Board Open Session Minutes November 2, 2021 Ms. Roberts asked for a clarification of different colors on the plan and would they be visible during inclement weather. Dr. Grimm answered that usually the lot is plowed. The motion carried unanimously 4-0, 13..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Roberts)
Carried 3 yes, 1 abstention (Mr. Carrara) The open session ended at 10 p.m
The motion carried 3 yes, 1 abstention (Mr. Carrara) The open session ended at 10 p.m.
Yes: Gitto, Mokrisky, RobertsAbstained: CarraraThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The motion carried 3 yes, 1 abstention (Mr. Carrara) The open session ended at 10 p.m..”
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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