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February 22, 2022
8 recorded votes, 4 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
Place the matter on the next agenda
Mr. Gitto made the motion to place the matter on the next agenda, seconded by Mr. Carrara. Mr. Cavey to the issue raised by Mr. Carrara reminded the Board members that the letter referenced a violation of the Charter, when in fact, it was a violation of the By-laws. Mr. Cavey said he did not support further discussion. On the motion to place the matter on the next agenda, Ms. Roberts -no, Mr. Cavey -no, Mr. Moktrisky -no, Mr. Carrara -yes, Mr. Gitto -yes. The motion failed yes-2, no-3.
Yes: Carrara, GittoNo: Cavey, Mokrisky, Roberts
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to place the matter on the next agenda, seconded by Mr. Carrara. Mr. Cavey to the issue raised by Mr. Carrara reminded the Board members that the letter referenced a violation of the Charter, when in fact, it was a violation of the By-laws. Mr. Cavey said he did not support further discussion. On the motion to place the matter on the next agenda, Ms. Roberts -no, Mr. Cavey -no, Mr. Moktrisky -no, Mr. Carrara -yes, Mr. Gitto -yes. The motion failed yes-2, no-3..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Carrara)
BOARDS AND COMMITTEE APPLICANTS
Nominate Janet Teal
Ms. Roberts nominated Janet Teal, seconded by Mr. Gitto. Ms. Teal thanked the Board for the opportunity. She said she is now the town assessor for the town of Randolph. Select Board Open Session Minutes February 22, 2022 7:00 PM Ms. Roberts noted that Ms. Teal is also serving on the fin com, which is a conflict of interest. She asked Ms. Teal to resign her position with the fin com. Mr. Mokrisky asked Ms. Teal to present a letter of resignation to the town clerk and ask to be sworn in as an assessor. Mr. Gitto noted that Ms. Teal could in fact, attend the Thursday, February 24, 2022, meeting of the Assessors. Ms. Teal informed the Board, that she hasn't completed all certification requirements and she is currently taking the 101 Certification Course at DOR. Mr. Mokrisky asked if all certification could be completed by the end of March. Ms. Teal replied yes. On the motion to approve the appointment of Ms. Teal to the Board of Assessors, the Board voted 5 yes, 0 no.
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts nominated Janet Teal, seconded by Mr. Gitto. Ms. Teal thanked the Board for the opportunity. She said she is now the town assessor for the town of Randolph. Select Board Open Session Minutes February 22, 2022 7:00 PM Ms. Roberts noted that Ms. Teal is also serving on the fin com, which is a conflict of interest. She asked Ms. Teal to resign her position with the fin com. Mr. Mokrisky asked Ms. Teal to present a letter of resignation to the town clerk and ask to be sworn in as an assessor. Mr. Gitto noted that Ms. Teal could in fact, attend the Thursday, February 24, 2022, meeting of the Assessors. Ms. Teal informed the Board, that she hasn't completed all certification requirements and she is currently taking the 101 Certification Course at DOR. Mr. Mokrisky asked if all certification could be completed by the end of March. Ms. Teal replied yes. On the motion to approve the appointment of Ms. Teal to the Board of Assessors, the Board voted 5 yes, 0 no..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Gitto)
Stanton was appointed
Stanton was appointed by a vote of 3- yes to 2-no.
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not who voted no or abstained. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Stanton was appointed by a vote of 3- yes to 2-no..”
Approve the nomination of Ms. Civil
On the motion to approve the nomination of Ms. Civil, the Board voted 5 -yes 0-no.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On the motion to approve the nomination of Ms. Civil, the Board voted 5 -yes 0-no..”
Nominate Ivy Alphonse-Crean
Ms. Roberts nominated Ivy Alphonse-Crean, seconded by Mr. Cavey. Mr. Gitto stated that he hoped this was the beginning of Ms. Alphonse-Crean's service to the town. Mr. Cavey echoed the sentiments of Mr. Gitto. The Board noted the enthusiasm of Ms. Alphonse-Crean and voted 5 yes to -0 no to approve the appointment. | Mr. Mokrisky welcomed her to the town.
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts nominated Ivy Alphonse-Crean, seconded by Mr. Cavey. Mr. Gitto stated that he hoped this was the beginning of Ms. Alphonse-Crean's service to the town. Mr. Cavey echoed the sentiments of Mr. Gitto. The Board noted the enthusiasm of Ms. Alphonse-Crean and voted 5 yes to -0 no to approve the appointment. | Mr. Mokrisky welcomed her to the town..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Cavey)
Vote to Endorse Page St. 2022 Alteration Discontinuance Petition
Endorse the vote taken by the town meeting
On the motion to endorse the vote taken by the town meeting, the Board voted unanimously 5 yes 0 no.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On the motion to endorse the vote taken by the town meeting, the Board voted unanimously 5 yes 0 no..”
Accept the Consent Agenda, with the stated amendments suggested by Mr. Carrara
Ms. Roberts made the motion to accept the Consent Agenda, with the stated amendments suggested by Mr. Carrara and by Mr. Gitto. Mr. Gitto seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously to accept the Consent Agenda, as amended.
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts made the motion to accept the Consent Agenda, with the stated amendments suggested by Mr. Carrara and by Mr. Gitto. Mr. Gitto seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously to accept the Consent Agenda, as amended..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Gitto)
Enter the executive session
On the motion to enter the executive session, made by Ms. Roberts and seconded by Mr. Cavey, the vote was unanimous. 5 yes, 0 no.
From the minutes
“On the motion to enter the executive session, made by Ms. Roberts and seconded by Mr. Cavey, the vote was unanimous. 5 yes, 0 no..” (Motion: Roberts, 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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