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January 12, 2022
3 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Joseph Mokrisky, Debra Roberts, Stephen Cavey, Scott Carrara, Louis Gitto
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
After a moment of silence
After a moment of silence, the Board voted to open the meeting.
The minutes record the result only, not a count or how each member voted. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“After a moment of silence, the Board voted to open the meeting..”
That, in accordance with G.L. c. 54, §24, the Select Board relocate the polling place for Precinct 3 normally located at the South School and to designate, for the February 1, 2022 special
Chairman Mokrisky read the following motion in to the record; "I move that, in accordance with G.L. c. 54, §24, the Select Board relocate the polling place for Precinct 3 normally located at the South School and to designate, for the February 1, 2022 special election, Cedar Hill Golf Course 1137 Park Street as the polling place for Precinct 3; and further to authorize and instruct the Town Manager to forthwith post a printed description of that polling place in at least three public places in Precinct 3, to give notice by mail to each residence of one or more registered voters therein, and to give further notice thereof as may be necessary and appropriate." Ms. Roberts seconded. Mr. Carrara mentioned hearing of some question on whether this was able to be done. Attorney Brian Winner explained that there are provisions in the statute for both cities and towns. He stated that having this meeting tonight covers the time requirements outlined in the statute. Mr. Carrara commented that he just wanted this to be clear. After confirming there were no other comments from the Board, Mr. Mokrisky called for a vote. Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Carrara voted yes, Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Gitto voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes. Motion passed 5-0.
The minutes say Chairman Mokrisky read the motion into the record.
From the minutes
“Chairman Mokrisky read the following motion in to the record; "I move that, in accordance with G.L. c. 54, §24, the Select Board relocate the polling place for Precinct 3 normally located at the South School and to designate, for the February 1, 2022 special election, Cedar Hill Golf Course 1137 Park Street as the polling place for Precinct 3; and further to authorize and instruct the Town Manager to forthwith post a printed description of that polling place in at least three public places in Precinct 3, to give notice by mail to each residence of one or more registered voters therein, and to give further notice thereof as may be necessary and appropriate." Ms. Roberts seconded. Mr. Carrara mentioned hearing of some question on whether this was able to be done. Attorney Brian Winner explained that there are provisions in the statute for both cities and towns. He stated that having this meeting tonight covers the time requirements outlined in the statute. Mr. Carrara commented that he just wanted this to be clear. After confirming there were no other comments from the Board, Mr. Mokrisky called for a vote. Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Carrara voted yes, Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Gitto voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes. Motion passed 5-0..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Roberts)
Adjourn
Mr. Gitto made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Carrara seconded. Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Carrara voted yes, Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Gitto voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes. Motion passed 5-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Carrara seconded. Mr. Cavey voted yes, Mr. Carrara voted yes, Ms. Roberts voted yes, Mr. Gitto voted yes, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes. Motion passed 5-0..” (Motion: Gitto, 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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