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March 22, 2022
9 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
Approve
Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Gitto. The motion was amended to include the language that a bond of $5,000 be posted, On the amended motion, the Board voted unanimously to approve. 5-yes 0- no 6.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Gitto. The motion was amended to include the language that a bond of $5,000 be posted, On the amended motion, the Board voted unanimously to approve. 5-yes 0- no 6..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Gitto)
Adopt the hiring process
Mr. Cavey made the motion to adopt the hiring process, seconded by Ms. Roberts. Mr. Gitto asked what would happen to comments made by Board members. Ms. Roberts suggested amendment to the motion that the input from Board members would be considered, Mr. Gitto asked Mr. Cavey if Ms. Roberts sentiments would be part of Mr. Cavey's motion. Understanding that these sentiments would not be included on the motion, Mr. Gitto Select Board Open Meeting Minutes March 22, 2022 7 P.M. voted-no. Ms. Roberts yes, Mr. Cavey -yes, Mr. Carrara -no, Mr. Mokrisky -yes. The motion passed 3 yes 2 no, 7.
Yes: Cavey, Mokrisky, RobertsNo: Carrara, Gitto
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to adopt the hiring process, seconded by Ms. Roberts. Mr. Gitto asked what would happen to comments made by Board members. Ms. Roberts suggested amendment to the motion that the input from Board members would be considered, Mr. Gitto asked Mr. Cavey if Ms. Roberts sentiments would be part of Mr. Cavey's motion. Understanding that these sentiments would not be included on the motion, Mr. Gitto Select Board Open Meeting Minutes March 22, 2022 7 P.M. voted-no. Ms. Roberts yes, Mr. Cavey -yes, Mr. Carrara -no, Mr. Mokrisky -yes. The motion passed 3 yes 2 no, 7..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Roberts)
Discuss appointment of Mead Talerman and Costa, LLC as Town Counsel (votes ma be
Approve
Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve, seconded by Ms. Roberts, The motion passed 5 yes -0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve, seconded by Ms. Roberts, The motion passed 5 yes -0 no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Roberts)
Send comments and the evaluation to the town manager
Mr. Gitto made the motion to send comments and the evaluation to the town manager, seconded by Mr. Cavey. Before the vote, Dr. Grimm requested to make her feedback in a public forum. On the motion, the Board approved 4 yes, | abstention (Mr. Carrara).
Yes: Cavey, Gitto, Mokrisky, RobertsAbstained: Carrara
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to send comments and the evaluation to the town manager, seconded by Mr. Cavey. Before the vote, Dr. Grimm requested to make her feedback in a public forum. On the motion, the Board approved 4 yes, | abstention (Mr. Carrara)..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Cavey)
Establish a fund for Stoughton 300- year Anniversary (votes may be taken)
Establish a committee, establish a fund, authorize advertising for a committee of volunteers, with the assistance of Matt Cauchon, commission on disabilities and SEOC
On the motion to establish a committee, establish a fund, authorize advertising for a committee of volunteers, with the assistance of Matt Cauchon, commission on disabilities and SEOC made by Mr. Gitto, seconded by Mr. Cavey, the Board voted 5 -yes, - no.
From the minutes
“On the motion to establish a committee, establish a fund, authorize advertising for a committee of volunteers, with the assistance of Matt Cauchon, commission on disabilities and SEOC made by Mr. Gitto, seconded by Mr. Cavey, the Board voted 5 -yes, - no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Cavey)
Include documentation of his comments to the February 22, 2022 minutes
Mr. Gitto made the motion to include documentation of his comments to the February 22, 2022 minutes, motion seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed 5 yes, 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to include documentation of his comments to the February 22, 2022 minutes, motion seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed 5 yes, 0 no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Cavey)
Approve
Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Cavey)
Approve the minutes of the Executive Session February 22, 2022
The motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes of the Executive Session February 22, 2022. The motion passed 5- yes 0-no.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes of the Executive Session February 22, 2022. The motion passed 5- yes 0-no..”
Adjourn the meeting
The motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed.
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
“The motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed..”
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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