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August 9, 2022
11 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
Should end its meetings at 10:00 PM
Mr. Cavey made a motion that the Board should end its meetings at 10:00 PM. Mr. Carrara seconded the motion, Open Session of the Select Board Tuesday, August 9, 2022 7:30 PM Mr. Gitto objected stating that the Board was there to do the town's business. He said we should police ourselves better. Mr. Mokrisky agreed with Mr. Gitto, stating that sometimes remarks are repeated wasting time. He said the board should try to stay on schedule and on topic. Mr. Cavey said it would be helpful to set an expected time for ending the meetings. Ms. Roberts commented that there is a lot to do but commented that board members should do research prior which would eliminate the need for many questions. On the motion to end the meetings at 10:00 PM, the Board voted 4 yes and 1 no. Mr. Gitto voted no.
Yes: Carrara, Cavey, Mokrisky, RobertsNo: Gitto
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made a motion that the Board should end its meetings at 10:00 PM. Mr. Carrara seconded the motion, Open Session of the Select Board Tuesday, August 9, 2022 7:30 PM Mr. Gitto objected stating that the Board was there to do the town's business. He said we should police ourselves better. Mr. Mokrisky agreed with Mr. Gitto, stating that sometimes remarks are repeated wasting time. He said the board should try to stay on schedule and on topic. Mr. Cavey said it would be helpful to set an expected time for ending the meetings. Ms. Roberts commented that there is a lot to do but commented that board members should do research prior which would eliminate the need for many questions. On the motion to end the meetings at 10:00 PM, the Board voted 4 yes and 1 no. Mr. Gitto voted no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
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Accept Mr. Hansamman
Mr. Gitto made the motion to accept Mr. Hansamman, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to accept Mr. Hansamman, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Mokrisky)
Appoint Mr. Croke to the 3- year term, Mr. Fox to the 2 -year term
Mr. Gitto made the motion to appoint Mr. Croke to the 3- year term, Mr. Fox to the 2 -year term. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to appoint Mr. Croke to the 3- year term, Mr. Fox to the 2 -year term. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Cavey)
Approve "one" way in, no exit from Summer Street, no truck traffic
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve "one" way in, no exit from Summer Street, no truck traffic. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. On the motion, the Board voted 5 yes 0 no. b) Park Street/Turnpike Mr. Horsfall explained the purpose was to address poor traffic along Turnpike Street and access onto Park Street e Traffic and safety concerns e Improve conditions for multi-modal transportation (motorists, pedestrians, cyclists) Existing Conditions e High speeds e Long pedestrian conditions e No bicycle lanes e Inadequate lighting e Heavy traffic Mr. Horsfall explained the preferred alternative e Traffic signals e Pedestrian lights e Turning lanes e ADA compliant sidewalks, ramps e Bicycle lanes Mr. Horsfall said funding could come from TIP (Transportation Improvement Program) a five- year program which would improve pedestrian connectivit
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve "one" way in, no exit from Summer Street, no truck traffic. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. On the motion, the Board voted 5 yes 0 no. b) Park Street/Turnpike Mr. Horsfall explained the purpose was to address poor traffic along Turnpike Street and access onto Park Street e Traffic and safety concerns e Improve conditions for multi-modal transportation (motorists, pedestrians, cyclists) Existing Conditions e High speeds e Long pedestrian conditions e No bicycle lanes e Inadequate lighting e Heavy traffic Mr. Horsfall explained the preferred alternative e Traffic signals e Pedestrian lights e Turning lanes e ADA compliant sidewalks, ramps e Bicycle lanes Mr. Horsfall said funding could come from TIP (Transportation Improvement Program) a five- year program which would improve pedestrian connectivit.” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Cavey)
End the meeting at 10:30
Mr. Cavey made a motion to end the meeting at 10:30, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed.
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From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made a motion to end the meeting at 10:30, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Mokrisky)
Accept Alternative 2 (bike lanes with curb extensions at Pierce Street), as amended
Mr. Cavey made the motion to accept alternative 2, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. Mr. Gitto asked if speed tables could be added in front of Jones school. The motion was amended, and passed by the Board 5 yes, 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to accept alternative 2, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. Mr. Gitto asked if speed tables could be added in front of Jones school. The motion was amended, and passed by the Board 5 yes, 0 no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Mokrisky)
Accept this recommendation
Mr. Carrara made the motion to accept this recommendation, seconded by Mr. Gitto. Mr. Tisdelle pointed out that the area is gravel, and for future the entire area would have to be widened, Ms. Roberts pointed out that Mr. Gitto had made similar remarks at the June 25" meeting. The Board approved lowering the speed to 25 mph 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to accept this recommendation, seconded by Mr. Gitto. Mr. Tisdelle pointed out that the area is gravel, and for future the entire area would have to be widened, Ms. Roberts pointed out that Mr. Gitto had made similar remarks at the June 25" meeting. The Board approved lowering the speed to 25 mph 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Gitto)
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Approve
Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Table the matter until the September meeting (amended motion)
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to take no action. Mr. Cavey amended the motion to table until the September meeting, Mr. Mokrisky seconded this motion. Amended motion passed 5 yes 0 no, 10.
Mr. Mokrisky moved to take no action; Mr. Cavey amended the motion to table until the September meeting and Mr. Mokrisky seconded it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to take no action. Mr. Cavey amended the motion to table until the September meeting, Mr. Mokrisky seconded this motion. Amended motion passed 5 yes 0 no, 10..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Mokrisky)
Approve
Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The vote 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The vote 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Mokrisky)
Adjourn
Mr. Cavey made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Mokrisky)
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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