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August 16, 2022
11 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 Equal Opportunity Committee (SEOC).
Present: Debra Roberts, Stephen Cavey, Joseph Mokrisky, Scott Carrara, Louis Gitto
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
The HR department, SEOC would work with Attorney Dolan to produce an effective policy
Mr. Gitto made the motion that the HR department, SEOC would work with Attorney Dolan to produce an effective policy. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. On the motion, the Board voted 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion that the HR department, SEOC would work with Attorney Dolan to produce an effective policy. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. On the motion, the Board voted 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Cavey)
Close the joint meeting with SEOC
Mr. Cavey made the motion to close the joint meeting with SEOC, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion carried 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to close the joint meeting with SEOC, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion carried 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Which was approved by the Board 5 yes 0 no
Moktisky seconded the motion which was approved by the Board 5 yes 0 no.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Moktisky seconded the motion which was approved by the Board 5 yes 0 no..”
Open the joint meeting
Mr. Cavey made the motion to open the joint meeting, seconded by Mr. Carrara. Motion carried 5 yes 0 no,
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to open the joint meeting, seconded by Mr. Carrara. Motion carried 5 yes 0 no,.” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Postpone discussion until September
Mr. Cavey made the motion to postpone discussion until September, seconded by Mr. Carrara. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to postpone discussion until September, seconded by Mr. Carrara. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Extend the meeting until 10:30 PM
Mr. Cavey made the motion to extend the meeting until 10:30 PM. Mr. Carrara seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to extend the meeting until 10:30 PM. Mr. Carrara seconded. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Approve items A, C,D, E
Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve items A, C,D, E, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 5 -yes 0 -no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve items A, C,D, E, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 5 -yes 0 -no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Table
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to table, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed 4 yes, and Mr. Gitto voting no.
The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present (Debra Roberts, Stephen Cavey, Joseph Mokrisky, Scott Carrara and Louis Gitto). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to table, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed 4 yes, and Mr. Gitto voting no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Cavey)
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Approve
Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Carrara. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Carrara. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Carrara)
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Approve
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Gitto. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no,
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Gitto. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no,.” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Gitto)
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Adjourn
Mr. Cavey made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 5 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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