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April 26, 2022
5 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Debra Roberts, Stephen Cavey, Joseph Mokrisky, Scott Carrara, Louis Gitto
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Dissolve the town manager's evaluation
On the motion to dissolve the town manager's evaluation, Mr. Mokrisky-yes, Mr. Cavey-yes, Ms. Roberts -yes. The motion carried, 3-0.
The minutes say 3-0, but 5 members were present (Debra Roberts, Stephen Cavey, Joseph Mokrisky, Scott Carrara and Louis Gitto). Showing the count only. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On the motion to dissolve the town manager's evaluation, Mr. Mokrisky-yes, Mr. Cavey-yes, Ms. Roberts -yes. The motion carried, 3-0..”
Accept the plan as amended with Mr. Cavey seconding the
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to accept the plan as amended with Mr. Cavey seconding the motion. Mr. Cavey asked about finalizing the plan prior to consultation with the school committee. Ms. Roberts clarified that the school committee agrees with the document and has seen the original as well as proposed changes. She said this version will be presented to them before a final vote. On the motion, the Board voted 4- yes, with Mr. Cavey voting no.
Yes: Carrara, Gitto, Mokrisky, RobertsNo: Cavey
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to accept the plan as amended with Mr. Cavey seconding the motion. Mr. Cavey asked about finalizing the plan prior to consultation with the school committee. Ms. Roberts clarified that the school committee agrees with the document and has seen the original as well as proposed changes. She said this version will be presented to them before a final vote. On the motion, the Board voted 4- yes, with Mr. Cavey voting no..” (Motion: Mokrisky)
Adopt the Order of Taking as prepared by town counsel and further award damages to the appropriate parties
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to adopt the Order of Taking as prepared by town counsel and further award damages to the appropriate parties. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion, Mr. Gitto stated that he had the same concerns as Mr. Carrara. He noted the previous sale of the property at 400,000. He said maybe the 1.15 million is not a good number. He mentioned that some of the property is swamp. He said if the property is not useable for anything other than the fire station, then the price should be reconsidered. On the motion for the Board to adopt the Order of Taking as proposed by Town Counsel with respect to the parcel described in the Order of Taking and further award damages in the amount of 1.15 million dollars. On the vote; Mr. Gitto -no, Mr. Mokrisky -yes, Mr. Cavey -yes, Mr. Carrara -no, Ms. Roberts -yes. The motion passed 3 yes to 2 no.
Yes: Cavey, Mokrisky, RobertsNo: Carrara, Gitto
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to adopt the Order of Taking as prepared by town counsel and further award damages to the appropriate parties. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion, Mr. Gitto stated that he had the same concerns as Mr. Carrara. He noted the previous sale of the property at 400,000. He said maybe the 1.15 million is not a good number. He mentioned that some of the property is swamp. He said if the property is not useable for anything other than the fire station, then the price should be reconsidered. On the motion for the Board to adopt the Order of Taking as proposed by Town Counsel with respect to the parcel described in the Order of Taking and further award damages in the amount of 1.15 million dollars. On the vote; Mr. Gitto -no, Mr. Mokrisky -yes, Mr. Cavey -yes, Mr. Carrara -no, Ms. Roberts -yes. The motion passed 3 yes to 2 no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Cavey)
Approve the Consent Agenda with amendments to item E
Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda with amendments to item E, Mr. Mokrisky seconded the motion. Mr. Carrara asked a question relative to item C, the contract for the Superior Officers. Dr. Grimm stated that the contract had been finalized. On the motion to approve the Consent Agenda with amendments, the Board voted yes unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda with amendments to item E, Mr. Mokrisky seconded the motion. Mr. Carrara asked a question relative to item C, the contract for the Superior Officers. Dr. Grimm stated that the contract had been finalized. On the motion to approve the Consent Agenda with amendments, the Board voted yes unanimously..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Mokrisky)
Adjourn
Mr. Gitto made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion to adjourn, the Board voted yes unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion to adjourn, the Board voted yes unanimously..” (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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