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September 7, 2022
9 recorded votes, 0 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 Commission on Disabilities.
Present: Debra Roberts, Stephen Cavey, Joseph Mokrisky, Scott Carrara, Louis Gitto
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into an agreement for a study on the feasibility of moving part or all of the Town
Postpone item #8 of the agenda until the next scheduled meeting
Mr. Cavey made the motion to postpone item #8 of the agenda until the next scheduled meeting, seconded by Mr. Carrara. Mr. Moktisky asked Mr. Cavey to amend his motion to give more time for review. He said he had read some of the report and had more questions. He suggested that to do a feasibility study at this time would be premature. Open Session of the Select Board : Meeting Minutes 7:30 PM September 7, 2022 Mr. Cavey amended his motion to read that further discussion would be left to the discretion of the Chair. Mr. Cavey offered comments stating that money to fund 911 dispatch calls is not the issue. He said the issue is to be sure to provide excellent service. On a personal note, he said he had had to call 911 several times for the care of his son. He said the service was excellent and the response had been quick. He emphasized that he would in no way sacrifice the safety of any resident. Mr. Carrara thanked the members of the audience who had come expecting to discuss this agenda item. He said the delay did not mean non-action, but time for the Board to be completely informed. Ms. Roberts echoed the sentiments of protecting the health and safety of the residents. On the amended motion to delay discussion of item 8 to a time to be determined by the Chair, the Board voted 5 yes 0 no, 2.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to postpone item #8 of the agenda until the next scheduled meeting, seconded by Mr. Carrara. Mr. Moktisky asked Mr. Cavey to amend his motion to give more time for review. He said he had read some of the report and had more questions. He suggested that to do a feasibility study at this time would be premature. Open Session of the Select Board : Meeting Minutes 7:30 PM September 7, 2022 Mr. Cavey amended his motion to read that further discussion would be left to the discretion of the Chair. Mr. Cavey offered comments stating that money to fund 911 dispatch calls is not the issue. He said the issue is to be sure to provide excellent service. On a personal note, he said he had had to call 911 several times for the care of his son. He said the service was excellent and the response had been quick. He emphasized that he would in no way sacrifice the safety of any resident. Mr. Carrara thanked the members of the audience who had come expecting to discuss this agenda item. He said the delay did not mean non-action, but time for the Board to be completely informed. Ms. Roberts echoed the sentiments of protecting the health and safety of the residents. On the amended motion to delay discussion of item 8 to a time to be determined by the Chair, the Board voted 5 yes 0 no, 2..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Approve item B of the Consent Agenda as amended
Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve item B of the Consent Agenda as amended, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve item B of the Consent Agenda as amended, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Mokrisky)
Approve items A and C of the Consent Agenda
Ms. Roberts made the motion to approve items A and C of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed 5 yes, 0 no.
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts made the motion to approve items A and C of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed 5 yes, 0 no..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Cavey)
Application for (2) 1 Day Beer & Wine Permits and Application for Procession Permit
Open the public hearing
Mr. Carrara made the motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion to open passed 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion to open passed 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Mokrisky)
Close the hearing
Mr. Carrara made the motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Cavey)
Approve
Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion to approve passed 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion to approve passed 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Cavey)
The town would permit $4,000 of the request
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion that the town would permit $4,000 of the request. The motion was seconded and passed 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion that the town would permit $4,000 of the request. The motion was seconded and passed 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Mokrisky)
Increase the request from $2,500 to $7,000
Mr. Cavey made the motion to increase the request from $2,500 to $7,000, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky, On the motion, the Board voted 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to increase the request from $2,500 to $7,000, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky, On the motion, the Board voted 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Mokrisky)
Adjourn the meeting
Mr. Gitto made the motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no..” (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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