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August 2, 2022
9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Part of this meeting was a joint meeting with the Stoughton Redevelopment Authority and the Downtown Redevelopment Task Force; the Authority’s own votes are not shown.
Present: Debra Roberts, Stephen Cavey, Scott Carrara, Louis Gitto
Absent: Joseph Mokrisky
Every vote, in order
Table items 11 and 12 of the agenda
Mr. Cavey made the motion to table items 11 and 12 of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion to table passed 4 yes 0 no, 2.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to table items 11 and 12 of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion to table passed 4 yes 0 no, 2..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Table the discussion until Mr. Mokrisky is present
Mr. Cavey made the motion to table the discussion until Mr. Mokrisky is present. Mr. Gitto asked if the purpose of the task force is to present articles to the town meeting. Mr. Cavey answered that that is one of the deliverables. Mr. Gitto noted that the proposal previewed $800,000 in new development for the town. Mr. Cavey said the task force is seeking ways to measure success, ways to increase economic development. Mr. Cavey said the town will use the definition of "new growth" as supplied by the Department of Revenue. Mr. Gitto said that he believed the next step would be to look at re-zoning of the town with focus on economic development, open space and housing. Mr. Gitto said the Planning Board has the resources to hire a consultant to study these areas, leaving the task force to concentrate on writing articles for town meeting. Ms. Roberts agreed that was the direction. Mr. Cavey cautioned that details of the proposal were being discussed prior to the presentation of the proposal. He asked for a second to his motion to table. Mr. Gitto seconded the motion. The motion to table discussion passed 4 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to table the discussion until Mr. Mokrisky is present. Mr. Gitto asked if the purpose of the task force is to present articles to the town meeting. Mr. Cavey answered that that is one of the deliverables. Mr. Gitto noted that the proposal previewed $800,000 in new development for the town. Mr. Cavey said the task force is seeking ways to measure success, ways to increase economic development. Mr. Cavey said the town will use the definition of "new growth" as supplied by the Department of Revenue. Mr. Gitto said that he believed the next step would be to look at re-zoning of the town with focus on economic development, open space and housing. Mr. Gitto said the Planning Board has the resources to hire a consultant to study these areas, leaving the task force to concentrate on writing articles for town meeting. Ms. Roberts agreed that was the direction. Mr. Cavey cautioned that details of the proposal were being discussed prior to the presentation of the proposal. He asked for a second to his motion to table. Mr. Gitto seconded the motion. The motion to table discussion passed 4 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Gitto)
Approve
Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed 4 yes 0 no, 8.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed 4 yes 0 no, 8..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Cavey)
Accept Land Donation- Goddard Highlands
Approve
Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 4 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 4 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Carrara)
Ratify Alcohol Policy Review (Discuss BYOB) (votes may be taken)
Accept the text of the policy
Mr. Gitto made the motion to accept the text of the policy, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed 4 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to accept the text of the policy, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed 4 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Cavey)
Set $50.00 for a BYOB fee
Mr. Gitto made a motion to set $50.00 for a BYOB fee. Mr. Carrara suggested putting in a number at $100.00 for BYOB. After some discussion, The Select Board voted to meet in the middle and set the fee for BYOB at $75.00, Vote passed 4-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made a motion to set $50.00 for a BYOB fee. Mr. Carrara suggested putting in a number at $100.00 for BYOB. After some discussion, The Select Board voted to meet in the middle and set the fee for BYOB at $75.00, Vote passed 4-0..” (Motion: Gitto)
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Approve
Motion was made and seconded to approve. The motion passed 3 yes, 1 recusal (Mr. Carrara).
Yes: Cavey, Gitto, RobertsThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made and seconded to approve. The motion passed 3 yes, 1 recusal (Mr. Carrara)..”
Approve the Consent Agenda
The motion was made and seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 4 yes 0 no, 15.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The motion was made and seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 4 yes 0 no, 15..”
Enter the Executive Session
Mr. Cavey made the motion seconded by Mr. Carrara to enter the Executive Session. The motion passed 4 yes 0 no,
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion seconded by Mr. Carrara to enter the Executive Session. The motion passed 4 yes 0 no,.” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
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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