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June 7, 2022
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Debra Roberts, Stephen Cavey, Joseph Mokrisky, Scott Carrara, Louis Gitto
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Vote to Award $5,387,277 in Bond Anticipation, Notes and Related Matters Paula Nute,
Approve
Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion the Board voted 5-0 in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion the Board voted 5-0 in favor..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Cavey)
Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion, the Board voted 5-0 in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion, the Board voted 5-0 in favor..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Cavey)
Interdepartmental Transfer from Procurement and Recreation to Town Manager
Approve
Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Carrara. On the motion the Board voted 5-0 in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Carrara. On the motion the Board voted 5-0 in favor..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Request fee increase for Ambulance Services (votes may be taken) Chief Michael
Approve
Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The Board voted 5-0 in favor..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Cavey)
Appointments to Old Colony Planning Council
Approve
Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion, the Board voted 5-0 in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion, the Board voted 5-0 in favor..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Cavey)
Set the deadline of June 15 for receipt of applicants, in preparation for a vote at the June 21st. meeting
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to set the deadline of June 15 for receipt of applicants, in preparation for a vote at the June 21st. meeting. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Mr. Scardino identified the members to be himself, Mr. Dan Kelly, Mr. DeMusz. Mr. Gitto clarified that there are three vacancies on the board. On the motion, the Board voted 5 yes -0 no in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to set the deadline of June 15 for receipt of applicants, in preparation for a vote at the June 21st. meeting. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Mr. Scardino identified the members to be himself, Mr. Dan Kelly, Mr. DeMusz. Mr. Gitto clarified that there are three vacancies on the board. On the motion, the Board voted 5 yes -0 no in favor..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Cavey)
Request to provide Letter of Support to use Train Depot as a Cultural Center David
Permit Stoughton Little Theater to use the Train Station
He made the motion to permit Stoughton Little Theater to use the Train Station. He said he had spoken with Mr. Giffune and asked him to cooperate with the group. Mr. Mokrisky commented that he supported the request, but he said the train station should be a community venue. He said we don't want to lock into one use. Mr. Lurie responded that without the letter of support, the group would not be able to begin fund raising. Mr. Mokrisky suggested that as a non-profit 503C, a revolving fund could be established. Ms. Jones said she had a lot of questions, specifically, how and who would physically set up the theater. She said the town would have access to the building. Open Session of the Select Board | June 7, 2022 Minutes Mr. Mokrisky offered permission to use the building now. Mr. Cavey asked for clarity as to the mechanics of the request. He asked if this would be a deed. Mr. Cavey asked the process for support of the restorations. Mr. Lurie responded that the group would be a tenant. He said we will do what the town permits. Mr. Cavey suggested consultation with town counsel prior to signing. Mr. Carrara said he had heard that there was an RFP. He said we don't want the use of the train station to impact negatively on the adjacent businesses. Ms. Roberts added that this is a request to do programming. She said the Board can review the legalities and preparation for grant application. Mr. Cavey offered to assist. Ms. Jones said the building can seat approximately 100 people.
Yes: Carrara, Cavey, Mokrisky, RobertsAbstained: Gitto
From the minutes
“He made the motion to permit Stoughton Little Theater to use the Train Station. He said he had spoken with Mr. Giffune and asked him to cooperate with the group. Mr. Mokrisky commented that he supported the request, but he said the train station should be a community venue. He said we don't want to lock into one use. Mr. Lurie responded that without the letter of support, the group would not be able to begin fund raising. Mr. Mokrisky suggested that as a non-profit 503C, a revolving fund could be established. Ms. Jones said she had a lot of questions, specifically, how and who would physically set up the theater. She said the town would have access to the building. Open Session of the Select Board | June 7, 2022 Minutes Mr. Mokrisky offered permission to use the building now. Mr. Cavey asked for clarity as to the mechanics of the request. He asked if this would be a deed. Mr. Cavey asked the process for support of the restorations. Mr. Lurie responded that the group would be a tenant. He said we will do what the town permits. Mr. Cavey suggested consultation with town counsel prior to signing. Mr. Carrara said he had heard that there was an RFP. He said we don't want the use of the train station to impact negatively on the adjacent businesses. Ms. Roberts added that this is a request to do programming. She said the Board can review the legalities and preparation for grant application. Mr. Cavey offered to assist. Ms. Jones said the building can seat approximately 100 people. Mr. Mokrisky asked if the insurance was valid. Ms. Jones responded yes. On the motion to approve made by Mr. Mokrisky, seconded by Mr. Carrara, the Board voted 4 yes in favor 1 abstention by Mr. Gitto..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Carrara)
Continue the public hearing until the next scheduled meeting of the Select Board after all documentation has been received and reviewed by town counsel
Ms. Roberts made the motion to continue the public hearing until the next scheduled meeting of the Select Board after all documentation has been received and reviewed by town counsel. The motion was seconded by Mr. Carrara. The Board voted in favor of the motion 5 yes to 0 no.
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts made the motion to continue the public hearing until the next scheduled meeting of the Select Board after all documentation has been received and reviewed by town counsel. The motion was seconded by Mr. Carrara. The Board voted in favor of the motion 5 yes to 0 no..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Carrara)
Approve the application pending BOH certification of compliance
Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve the application pending BOH certification of compliance. Mr. Carrara seconded the motion. On the motion, the Board voted 5 to 0 in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve the application pending BOH certification of compliance. Mr. Carrara seconded the motion. On the motion, the Board voted 5 to 0 in favor..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Close the Public Hearing
Mr. Cavey made the motion to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The Board voted 5 yes to 0 no in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The Board voted 5 yes to 0 no in favor..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Open the public hearing
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The vote to open 5 yes in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The vote to open 5 yes in favor..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Cavey)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed 5 yes to 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed 5 yes to 0 no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Cavey)
Approve
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion to approve, the Board voted 5 yes to 0 no in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion to approve, the Board voted 5 yes to 0 no in favor..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Cavey)
Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. On the motion to approve item B of the Consent Agenda, the Board voted in favor 5 to 0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. On the motion to approve item B of the Consent Agenda, the Board voted in favor 5 to 0..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Mokrisky)
Approve items A, C, and D as amended of the Consent Agenda
Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve items A, C, and D as amended of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve items A, C, and D as amended of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The Board voted 5-0 in favor..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Mokrisky)
Adjourn the Open Session of June 7, 2022
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to adjourn the Open Session of June 7, 2022, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to adjourn the Open Session of June 7, 2022, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote..” (Motion: Mokrisky, 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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