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February 1, 2022
6 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
Accept
Mr. Gitto made the motion, seconded by Ms. Roberts. On the motion to accept the Board voted 5-0 in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion, seconded by Ms. Roberts. On the motion to accept the Board voted 5-0 in favor..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Roberts)
Insert article 16 minus item 2 (6 -wheel Ford 650 diesel dump with hot box) and item 4 (dump body)
Mr. Cavey made the motion to insert article 16 minus item 2 (6 -wheel Ford 650 diesel dump with hot box) and item 4 (dump body). Mr. Gitto seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts asked for a definition of a hot box. Mr. Mokrisky explained that the hot box keeps asphalt hot. Mr. Mokrisky said a better plan is needed for rotating attachments and equipment. Dr. Grimm asked the Board to remember that the town maintains its own equipment, and that the public has expectations that the town will be well served during storms. She said attachments are important to the maximum utility of the trucks. Mr. Carrara asked the importance of the 350, Dr. Grimm responded that the 350 trucks are important to clearing smaller lots, such as the school parking lots. She said these are not frivolous requests. She explained that the town is able to save by not calling in outside vendors during smaller storms if the DPW is able to handle the snowfall with adequate equipment of their own. Ms. Roberts asked if approved, when would the truck be delivered. Dr. Grimm said there are no guarantees as to delivery dates. On the vote to insert article 16, minus items 2 and 4, the Board voted 4 yes, with Mr. Gitto voting no.
Yes: Carrara, Cavey, Mokrisky, RobertsNo: Gitto
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to insert article 16 minus item 2 (6 -wheel Ford 650 diesel dump with hot box) and item 4 (dump body). Mr. Gitto seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts asked for a definition of a hot box. Mr. Mokrisky explained that the hot box keeps asphalt hot. Mr. Mokrisky said a better plan is needed for rotating attachments and equipment. Dr. Grimm asked the Board to remember that the town maintains its own equipment, and that the public has expectations that the town will be well served during storms. She said attachments are important to the maximum utility of the trucks. Mr. Carrara asked the importance of the 350, Dr. Grimm responded that the 350 trucks are important to clearing smaller lots, such as the school parking lots. She said these are not frivolous requests. She explained that the town is able to save by not calling in outside vendors during smaller storms if the DPW is able to handle the snowfall with adequate equipment of their own. Ms. Roberts asked if approved, when would the truck be delivered. Dr. Grimm said there are no guarantees as to delivery dates. On the vote to insert article 16, minus items 2 and 4, the Board voted 4 yes, with Mr. Gitto voting no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Gitto)
Insert
Mr. Gitto made the motion to insert, seconded by Ms. Roberts. On Article 17 as amended, the Board voted 5 in favor, 0 against.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to insert, seconded by Ms. Roberts. On Article 17 as amended, the Board voted 5 in favor, 0 against..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Roberts)
Insert articles 18 and 23 through 38 into the warrant
Mr. Cavey made the motion to insert into the warrant articles 18 through 38, seconded by Mr. Carrara. On Articles 18, 23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,3 1,32,33,34,35,36,37,38 the Board voted 5 yes, 0 no
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to insert into the warrant articles 18 through 38, seconded by Mr. Carrara. On Articles 18, 23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,3 1,32,33,34,35,36,37,38 the Board voted 5 yes, 0 no.” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Insert articles 19 through 22 into the warrant
On Articles 19,20,21,22, the Board voted to insert 4 yes, 1 no (Mr. Gitto).
Yes: Carrara, Cavey, Mokrisky, RobertsNo: GittoPart of Mr. Cavey’s motion to insert articles 18 through 38 (seconded by Mr. Carrara).
From the minutes
“On Articles 19,20,21,22, the Board voted to insert 4 yes, 1 no (Mr. Gitto)..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Adjourn
Mr. Gitto made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion to adjourn, the Board voted 5 yes, 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion to adjourn, 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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