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January 18, 2022
10 recorded votes, 1 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
Public Hearings (a. b.)
Open the public hearing
Ms. Roberts made the motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Gitto. On the motion, the Board voted 5-0 open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts made the motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Gitto. On the motion, the Board voted 5-0 open the public hearing..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Gitto)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Carrara made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion to close the public hearing, the Board voted 5-0 to approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion to close the public hearing, the Board voted 5-0 to approve..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Cavey)
Approve the application, pending receipt of a letter from BOH confirming compliance of the grease trap
Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve the application, pending receipt of a letter from BOH confirming compliance of the grease trap. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. On the motion to approve, the Board voted 5-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve the application, pending receipt of a letter from BOH confirming compliance of the grease trap. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. On the motion to approve, the Board voted 5-0..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Cavey)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Carrara made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Roberts. On the motion to close the public hearing, the Board voted 5-0 to approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Roberts. On the motion to close the public hearing, the Board voted 5-0 to approve..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Roberts)
Continue the public hearing
Mr. Carrara made the motion to continue the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Gitto. The Board voted to approve the motion to continue the public hearing, 5-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to continue the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Gitto. The Board voted to approve the motion to continue the public hearing, 5-0..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Gitto)
Open the warrant
Mr. Cavey made the motion to open the warrant, seconded by Mr. Gitto. On the motion, the Board voted 5-0 to approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to open the warrant, seconded by Mr. Gitto. On the motion, the Board voted 5-0 to approve..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Gitto)
Town Manager Budget
Move $64,155 from the clerical line of the COA budget, transfer 44,155 to the general stabilization fund and put 20,000 into the Parks Department Budget
Mr. Gitto made the motion to move $64,155 from the clerical line of the COA budget, transfer 44,155 to the general stabilization fund and put 20,000 into the Parks Department Budget. The motion was seconded by Mr. Carrara. Dr. Grimm stated that the $64,155 had been zeroed out during the January 10, 2022 budget discussion. Mr. Rowe added that the error had been noted January 4, 2022. He indicated that there was $8200 from the School Department budget that could be placed in the line -item Community Events. Mr. Gitto suggested putting the money into the stabilization fund against the future expense of the new school. Mr. Cavey posed an objection to using the funds without articulating the purpose. He said he endorsed the plan of not using the funds, therefore not taxing the residents. Mr. Gitto said but we do have a plan, we are planning to build a school within 2 years. Select Board Amended Agenda January 18, 2022, 7:00 PM. Dr. Grimm stated that she is a fan of increasing the stabilization fund. She said there is no real right or wrong way, it is a Board decision. She added, but if the allocation is not essential, we should give the taxpayer relief. Ms. Roberts stated her belief in not taxing if there is no plan. She said 1 or 2% of turnback , dollars could be designated for future projects such as a fire station, or school. She said there should be a plan for every dollar spent. Mr. Moktisky invited Mr. Enokian, chair of the fin com to speak. Mr. Enokian had a question relati
No: Carrara, Cavey, Gitto, Mokrisky, Roberts
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to move $64,155 from the clerical line of the COA budget, transfer 44,155 to the general stabilization fund and put 20,000 into the Parks Department Budget. The motion was seconded by Mr. Carrara. Dr. Grimm stated that the $64,155 had been zeroed out during the January 10, 2022 budget discussion. Mr. Rowe added that the error had been noted January 4, 2022. He indicated that there was $8200 from the School Department budget that could be placed in the line -item Community Events. Mr. Gitto suggested putting the money into the stabilization fund against the future expense of the new school. Mr. Cavey posed an objection to using the funds without articulating the purpose. He said he endorsed the plan of not using the funds, therefore not taxing the residents. Mr. Gitto said but we do have a plan, we are planning to build a school within 2 years. Select Board Amended Agenda January 18, 2022, 7:00 PM. Dr. Grimm stated that she is a fan of increasing the stabilization fund. She said there is no real right or wrong way, it is a Board decision. She added, but if the allocation is not essential, we should give the taxpayer relief. Ms. Roberts stated her belief in not taxing if there is no plan. She said 1 or 2% of turnback , dollars could be designated for future projects such as a fire station, or school. She said there should be a plan for every dollar spent. Mr. Moktisky invited Mr. Enokian, chair of the fin com to speak. Mr. Enokian had a question relative to article 28 (article 29). He noted the amount of 95,000 and asked if this was a matter required by the State, why did it appear in the town warrant as an article. Mr. Mokrisky agreed to respond after the vote on the budget. Mr. Gitto repeated his motion to move 44,155 into the general stabilization fund and 20,000 into the Parks Department, seconded by Mr. Carrara. On the motion, Mr. Carrara -no, Mr. Cavey -no, Ms. Roberts -no, Mr. Gitto -no, Mr. Mokrisky -no. The motion failed yes-0 no-5,.” (Motion: Gitto, second: Carrara)
Accept the budget as amended by Dr
Ms. Roberts made the motion to accept the budget as amended by Dr. Grimm, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion to accept the budget, Mr. Carrara -yes, Mr. Cavey -yes, Ms. Roberts -yes, Mr. Gitto -yes, Mr. Mokrisky -yes, The motion passed 5 yes, 0 no.
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts made the motion to accept the budget as amended by Dr. Grimm, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion to accept the budget, Mr. Carrara -yes, Mr. Cavey -yes, Ms. Roberts -yes, Mr. Gitto -yes, Mr. Mokrisky -yes, The motion passed 5 yes, 0 no..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Cavey)
Approve
Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion, Mr. Carrara -yes, Mr. Cavey -yes, Ms. Roberts -yes, Mr. Gitto - yes, Mr. Mokrisky -yes. The motion passed unanimously 5-0, Mr. Gitto asked if an executive session would be scheduled soon.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion, Mr. Carrara -yes, Mr. Cavey -yes, Ms. Roberts -yes, Mr. Gitto - yes, Mr. Mokrisky -yes. The motion passed unanimously 5-0, Mr. Gitto asked if an executive session would be scheduled soon..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Cavey)
Adjourn
Mr. Carrara made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The Board voted 5 yes 0 no to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The Board voted 5 yes 0 no to adjourn..” (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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