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December 21, 2021
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Joseph Mokrisky, Debra Roberts, Stephen Cavey, Scott Carrara, Louis Gitto
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
PUBLIC HEARINGS A and B
Re-open the public hearing for license renewals continued from December 14, 2021
Mr. Gitto made the motion to re-open the public hearing for license renewals continued from December 14, 2021, seconded by Ms. Roberts. On the motion, the Board voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to re-open the public hearing for license renewals continued from December 14, 2021, seconded by Ms. Roberts. On the motion, the Board voted 5-0..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Roberts)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Carrara made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion to approve the license renewals, the Board voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion to approve the license renewals, the Board voted 5-0..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Cavey)
Public Hearing B
Open the public hearing
Mr. Gitto made the motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Carrara. On the motion, the Board voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Carrara. On the motion, the Board voted 5-0..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Carrara)
Be placed on the town warrant "to see if the Town will vote to accept the way known as Bergeron Way (approx. 2,370 ft) as a public way laid out by the Board of Selectmen in the manner depicted on
Mr. Cavey made the motion to be placed on the town warrant "to see if the Town will vote to accept the way known as Bergeron Way (approx. 2,370 ft) as a public way laid out by the Board of Selectmen in the manner depicted on the plan entitled "Bergeron Way Road and Easement Acceptance Plan Cluster Subdivision Lay-out, The Forest Green" in Stoughton, Mass dated January 2, 2018 last rev. July 4, 2021, prepared by Borderland Engineering, Inc., a copy of which has been placed on file in the town clerk's office, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain, upon such terms and conditions as it deems appropriate but provided that the Town shall pay no compensation or damages for such acquisition, such interests in land within said lay-out and abutting lands, includes those drainage and utility easements depicted on said plan, sufficient to sue said way for all purposes for which public ways are used in the town of Stoughton or take any other action relative to. Motion seconded by Mr. Carrara. On the motion the Board voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to be placed on the town warrant "to see if the Town will vote to accept the way known as Bergeron Way (approx. 2,370 ft) as a public way laid out by the Board of Selectmen in the manner depicted on the plan entitled "Bergeron Way Road and Easement Acceptance Plan Cluster Subdivision Lay-out, The Forest Green" in Stoughton, Mass dated January 2, 2018 last rev. July 4, 2021, prepared by Borderland Engineering, Inc., a copy of which has been placed on file in the town clerk's office, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain, upon such terms and conditions as it deems appropriate but provided that the Town shall pay no compensation or damages for such acquisition, such interests in land within said lay-out and abutting lands, includes those drainage and utility easements depicted on said plan, sufficient to sue said way for all purposes for which public ways are used in the town of Stoughton or take any other action relative to. Motion seconded by Mr. Carrara. On the motion the Board voted 5-0..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Authorize the Board to approve acceptance of the metes and bounds plan and lay-out description
Mr. Cavey made the motion to authorize the Board to approve acceptance of the metes and bounds plan and lay-out description. The motion was seconded by Mr. Carrara. On the motion, the Board voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to authorize the Board to approve acceptance of the metes and bounds plan and lay-out description. The motion was seconded by Mr. Carrara. On the motion, the Board voted 5-0..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Give Mr. Hill (Board of Assessors) until the first meeting in January to complete his certification
Mr. Gitto made the motion to give Mr. Hill until the 1' meeting in January noting that the organization will be short-handed. He said he is capable. Ms. Roberts seconded the motion. Mr. Carrara commented that Mr. Hill won't be able to sign official documents, but the classification process is done. Ms. Roberts said for the Assessors Department, contractors can be brought in. There is someone in the queue. Mr. Hill should review his priorities, permit someone new who is passionate about the department. Mr. Mokrisky added that Mr. Hill had had two opportunities, and his delay had put the Board in a tough position. Mr. Carrara commented that he agreed with Mr. Mokrisky and Ms. Roberts. He said it appears that Mr. Hill is very close to completing the requirement. On the motion, Mr. Cavey -yes, Mr. Carrara -yes, Mr. Gitto, -yes, Mr. Mokrisky -no, Ms. Roberts -no. The motion to permit Mr. Hill to continue passed yes, -3 no, -2.
Yes: Carrara, Cavey, GittoNo: Mokrisky, RobertsThe roll call names 3 yes and 2 no; the minutes write the count as “passed yes, -3 no, -2.”
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to give Mr. Hill until the 1' meeting in January noting that the organization will be short-handed. He said he is capable. Ms. Roberts seconded the motion. Mr. Carrara commented that Mr. Hill won't be able to sign official documents, but the classification process is done. Ms. Roberts said for the Assessors Department, contractors can be brought in. There is someone in the queue. Mr. Hill should review his priorities, permit someone new who is passionate about the department. Mr. Mokrisky added that Mr. Hill had had two opportunities, and his delay had put the Board in a tough position. Mr. Carrara commented that he agreed with Mr. Mokrisky and Ms. Roberts. He said it appears that Mr. Hill is very close to completing the requirement. On the motion, Mr. Cavey -yes, Mr. Carrara -yes, Mr. Gitto, -yes, Mr. Mokrisky -no, Ms. Roberts -no. The motion to permit Mr. Hill to continue passed yes, -3 no, -2..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Roberts)
Vote to set the date for Special Town Election
In accordance with Chapter 29 of the General Laws, the date for the special town election will be February 1, 2022, vote to require 2/3
Mr. Cavey made the motion in accordance with Chapter 29 of the General Laws, the date for the special town election will be February 1, 2022, vote to require 2/3. Mr. Gitto seconded the motion. Mr. Carrara asked if a delay would cause the town to lose bonding. He said he worried there would be a low turnout in the winter. Dr. Grimm stated that the financial advisor suggested moving forward. She said she recognizes that weather is always a factor, but there had been a low turn-out in July. She says we will do everything possible to assure accessibility to vote. Mr. Mokrisky said he was content to accept the advice of Cinder McInerny the outside financial advisor. On the motion, the Board voted unanimously 5-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion in accordance with Chapter 29 of the General Laws, the date for the special town election will be February 1, 2022, vote to require 2/3. Mr. Gitto seconded the motion. Mr. Carrara asked if a delay would cause the town to lose bonding. He said he worried there would be a low turnout in the winter. Dr. Grimm stated that the financial advisor suggested moving forward. She said she recognizes that weather is always a factor, but there had been a low turn-out in July. She says we will do everything possible to assure accessibility to vote. Mr. Mokrisky said he was content to accept the advice of Cinder McInerny the outside financial advisor. On the motion, the Board voted unanimously 5-0..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Gitto)
The town of Stoughton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition two-and-one half, so-called, the amount required to pay for 65% of the debt service coming due each year on the bonds
Mr. Cavey made the motion that the town of Stoughton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition two-and-one half, so-called, the amount required to pay for 65% of the debt service coming due each year on the bonds to be issued in order to pay costs to construct and furnish a new fire station to be located on Prospect Street in Stoughton and further to renovate, restore, reconstruct and furnish the current fire house located on Freeman Street in Stoughton as a Fire Department Headquarters and Emergency Operations Center, and further to modify office and living quarters in the fire house located on Central Street in Stoughton, and for each project, for professional engineering, architectural services, design, site preparation and demolition, installation and all other incidental and related costs. Select Board Vote to place debt exclusion on warrant Moved by Mr. Cavey that in accordance with Chapter 59, Section 21C(k) of the General Laws, the debt exclusion question with respect to the new Fire Station on Prospect Street, the Fire Department Headquarters and the Emergency Operations on Freeman Street, and the Fire House on Central Street shall be placed on the warrant and ballot for the town election to be held on February 1', 2022. Such question shall appear in substantially the form presented to this meeting, with any such changes as Town or Bond Counsel shall approve. (Requires approval by two-thirds vote of the Select Board) Motion seconded by Mr. Gitto. On the
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion that the town of Stoughton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition two-and-one half, so-called, the amount required to pay for 65% of the debt service coming due each year on the bonds to be issued in order to pay costs to construct and furnish a new fire station to be located on Prospect Street in Stoughton and further to renovate, restore, reconstruct and furnish the current fire house located on Freeman Street in Stoughton as a Fire Department Headquarters and Emergency Operations Center, and further to modify office and living quarters in the fire house located on Central Street in Stoughton, and for each project, for professional engineering, architectural services, design, site preparation and demolition, installation and all other incidental and related costs. Select Board Vote to place debt exclusion on warrant Moved by Mr. Cavey that in accordance with Chapter 59, Section 21C(k) of the General Laws, the debt exclusion question with respect to the new Fire Station on Prospect Street, the Fire Department Headquarters and the Emergency Operations on Freeman Street, and the Fire House on Central Street shall be placed on the warrant and ballot for the town election to be held on February 1', 2022. Such question shall appear in substantially the form presented to this meeting, with any such changes as Town or Bond Counsel shall approve. (Requires approval by two-thirds vote of the Select Board) Motion seconded by Mr. Gitto. On the motion, the Board voted unanimously 5-0 to approve..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Gitto)
Approve the Consent Agenda
Mr. Gitto moved to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The Board voted 5- 0 to approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto moved to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The Board voted 5- 0 to approve..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Roberts)
Adjourn
Mr. Carrara made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion to adjourn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion to adjourn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve..” (Motion: Carrara, 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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