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Stoughton Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

March 15, 2022

11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Joseph Mokrisky, Debra Roberts, Stephen Cavey, Scott Carrara, Louis Gitto

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Stoughton Historical Commission Lease (votes may be taken) Dr. Grimm

Open the meeting

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Carrara made the motion to open the meeting, seconded by Ms. Roberts. Motion passed unanimously.

From the minutes

“Mr. Carrara made the motion to open the meeting, seconded by Ms. Roberts. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Roberts)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Extend the current contract, pending further discussion, the

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Gitto made the motion to extend the current contract, pending further discussion, the motion seconded by Ms. Roberts. On the motion, the Board approved 5 yes 0-no.

From the minutes

“Mr. Gitto made the motion to extend the current contract, pending further discussion, the motion seconded by Ms. Roberts. On the motion, the Board approved 5 yes 0-no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Roberts)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

PUBLIC HEARINGS (a), (b), (c,)

Table

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The motion was made by Mr. Gitto and seconded by Mr. Carrara to table. The motion passed 5 yes - 0 no.

From the minutes

“The motion was made by Mr. Gitto and seconded by Mr. Carrara to table. The motion passed 5 yes - 0 no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Carrara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

The minutes of February 2, 2022 be delayed for two weeks

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Gitto motioned that the minutes of February 2, 2022 be delayed for two weeks, seconded by Mr. Catrara. The motion to table the minutes of February 2, 2022 passed 5 yes, 0 no.

From the minutes

“Mr. Gitto motioned that the minutes of February 2, 2022 be delayed for two weeks, seconded by Mr. Catrara. The motion to table the minutes of February 2, 2022 passed 5 yes, 0 no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Carrara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve

Minutes, page 3

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The motion was made and seconded to approve. The vote was unanimous. The Board voted unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda, A, C, D, E, F exempting February 2, 2022 minutes.

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“The motion was made and seconded to approve. The vote was unanimous. The Board voted unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda, A, C, D, E, F exempting February 2, 2022 minutes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Gitto made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Cavey. Motion passed 5-0.

From the minutes

“Mr. Gitto made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Cavey. Motion passed 5-0..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Cavey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Cavey. Motion passed 5-0.

From the minutes

“Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Cavey. Motion passed 5-0..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Cavey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Discuss Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by John Stagnone on March 2, 2022 (votes

Approve

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 5 yes, 0 no.

From the minutes

“Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 5 yes, 0 no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Carrara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Gitto made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Cavey. Motion passed unanimously.

From the minutes

“Mr. Gitto made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Cavey. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Cavey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Carrara, The motion passed unanimously.

From the minutes

“Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Carrara, The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Carrara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Enter the executive session

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Carrara made the motion to enter the executive session, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed unanimously 5 yes 0 no.

From the minutes

“Mr. Carrara made the motion to enter the executive session, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed unanimously 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Cavey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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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