MassVoter.com← Stoughton Select BoardStoughton Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
January 10, 2022
7 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Joseph Mokrisky, Debra Roberts, Stephen Cavey, Scott Carrara, Louis Gitto
Absent: None
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Advertise for the seat as requirements were not met
Mr. Carrara made the motion to advertise for the seat as requirements were not met. He suggested that advertising be prepared for the next Shopper's Guide. Mr. Mokrisky seconded the motion. Mr. Rowe offered that in the advertising, it should be noted that the candidate would be asked to complete requirements within the first year of appointment. Mr. Cavey asked for assurance that there was no legal difficulty in terminating Mr. Hill. Mr. Mokrisky answered no, that Mr. Hill was an appointee of the Board. Mr. Carrara stated that Mr. Hill had set his own deadline. Mr. Mokrisky added that the Board had been more than fair. Ms. Roberts reminded all that Mr. Hill had been appointed three years ago. The requirements for certification should have been completed during the first year. She said this failure had prevented . Mr. Hill from signing official documents for the Board of Assessors. Mr. Gitto stated that the advertising should include course completion within the first year. Mr. Carrara added that the advertising should note applications would be accepted for a two- week period, Ms. Roberts asked if the Board would notify Mr. Hill, even though he had been notified by the DOR of his failure to comply with requirements. Mr. Mokrisky agreed that Mr. Hill would be notified by the Board. On the motion to advertise the seat in the Suburban Shopper, noting that course completion would be required the first year of appointment, applications to be accepted for two weeks, the Board voted
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to advertise for the seat as requirements were not met. He suggested that advertising be prepared for the next Shopper's Guide. Mr. Mokrisky seconded the motion. Mr. Rowe offered that in the advertising, it should be noted that the candidate would be asked to complete requirements within the first year of appointment. Mr. Cavey asked for assurance that there was no legal difficulty in terminating Mr. Hill. Mr. Mokrisky answered no, that Mr. Hill was an appointee of the Board. Mr. Carrara stated that Mr. Hill had set his own deadline. Mr. Mokrisky added that the Board had been more than fair. Ms. Roberts reminded all that Mr. Hill had been appointed three years ago. The requirements for certification should have been completed during the first year. She said this failure had prevented . Mr. Hill from signing official documents for the Board of Assessors. Mr. Gitto stated that the advertising should include course completion within the first year. Mr. Carrara added that the advertising should note applications would be accepted for a two- week period, Ms. Roberts asked if the Board would notify Mr. Hill, even though he had been notified by the DOR of his failure to comply with requirements. Mr. Mokrisky agreed that Mr. Hill would be notified by the Board. On the motion to advertise the seat in the Suburban Shopper, noting that course completion would be required the first year of appointment, applications to be accepted for two weeks, the Board voted to approve 5-0, 6..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Mokrisky)
Move $40,000 to HR funded from the contract services in public health, and the civilian dispatch department
Mr. Gitto made the motion to move $40,000 to HR funded from the contract services in public health, and the civilian dispatch department. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. On the motion to approve, Mr. Cavey -no, Mr. Gitto -no, Ms. Roberts -no, Mr. Carrara no, Mr. Mokrisky -no. The motion failed 5 no 0 yes.
No: Carrara, Cavey, Gitto, Mokrisky, Roberts
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to move $40,000 to HR funded from the contract services in public health, and the civilian dispatch department. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. On the motion to approve, Mr. Cavey -no, Mr. Gitto -no, Ms. Roberts -no, Mr. Carrara no, Mr. Mokrisky -no. The motion failed 5 no 0 yes..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Cavey)
Move $10,000 from the Police Department budget to the Parks Department
On the motion to move $10,000 from the Police Department into the Parks department, the Board voted: Mr. Carrara -no, Ms. Roberts -no, Mr. Cavey ~yes, Mr. Gitto -yes, Mr. Mokrisky -no. The motion failed 3- no to 2 yes.
Yes: Cavey, GittoNo: Carrara, Mokrisky, RobertsThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On the motion to move $10,000 from the Police Department into the Parks department, the Board voted: Mr. Carrara -no, Ms. Roberts -no, Mr. Cavey ~yes, Mr. Gitto -yes, Mr. Mokrisky -no. The motion failed 3- no to 2 yes..”
Take $10,000 from the IT department Purchases Services and move it to the Parks Department for temporary wages
Mr. Gitto made the motion to take $10,000 from the IT department Purchases Services and move it to the Parks Department for temporary wages. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. On the motion, Mr. Carrara -no, Mr. Cavey -yes, Ms. Roberts -no, Mr. Gitto, yes, Mr. Mokrisky -no. The motion failed 3 no to 2 yes.
Yes: Cavey, GittoNo: Carrara, Mokrisky, Roberts
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to take $10,000 from the IT department Purchases Services and move it to the Parks Department for temporary wages. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. On the motion, Mr. Carrara -no, Mr. Cavey -yes, Ms. Roberts -no, Mr. Gitto, yes, Mr. Mokrisky -no. The motion failed 3 no to 2 yes..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Cavey)
Keep the salary of the golf supervisor to 1.75%
Mr. Carrara made the motion to keep the salary of the golf supervisor to 1.75%, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion, Mr. Carrara -yes, Mr. Cavey -no, Ms. Roberts -no. Mr. Gitto -no, Mr. Mokrisky -no. The motion failed 4 no to 1 yes.
Yes: CarraraNo: Cavey, Gitto, Mokrisky, Roberts
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to keep the salary of the golf supervisor to 1.75%, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion, Mr. Carrara -yes, Mr. Cavey -no, Ms. Roberts -no. Mr. Gitto -no, Mr. Mokrisky -no. The motion failed 4 no to 1 yes..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Cavey)
Approve the consent agenda
Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion to approve the consent agenda, the Board voted yes unanimously. Mr. Gitto yes, Mr. Carrara yes, Ms. Roberts yes, Mr. Cavey yes, Mr. Mokrisky yes
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion to approve the consent agenda, the Board voted yes unanimously. Mr. Gitto yes, Mr. Carrara yes, Ms. Roberts yes, Mr. Cavey yes, Mr. Mokrisky yes.” (Motion: Carrara, second: Cavey)
Adjourn the Open Session
Mr. Gitto made the motion to adjourn the Open Session, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion to adjourn, Mr. Gitto yes, Mr. Carrara yes, Ms. Roberts yes, Mr. Cavey yes, Mr. Mokrisky yes - 5 yes 0 no the Board voted 5 yes 0 no,
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to adjourn the Open Session, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion to adjourn, Mr. Gitto yes, Mr. Carrara yes, Ms. Roberts yes, Mr. Cavey yes, Mr. Mokrisky yes - 5 yes 0 no the Board voted 5 yes 0 no,.” (Motion: Gitto, 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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