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October 4, 2022
15 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Debra Roberts, Stephen Cavey, Joseph Mokrisky, Scott Carrara, Louis Gitto
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the meeting
Mr. Carrara made the motion to open the meeting, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed unanimously, Chair Roberts read Governor Baker's declaration relative to open meetings and the extended Covid-19 measures into the record and then invited all to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance if they were able.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to open the meeting, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed unanimously, Chair Roberts read Governor Baker's declaration relative to open meetings and the extended Covid-19 measures into the record and then invited all to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance if they were able..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Cavey)
Place the matter on the next agenda
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to place the matter on the next agenda, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The Board voted 5 yes 0 no. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to place the matter on the next agenda, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The Board voted 5 yes 0 no. The motion passed..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Carrara)
Approve the Consent Agenda (except the September 15, 2022 minutes)
The motion was made and seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, noting the exclusion of Mr. Carrara*. The Board voted 5 yes 0 no to approve the Consent Agenda.
The minutes do not say who made or seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“The motion was made and seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, noting the exclusion of Mr. Carrara*. The Board voted 5 yes 0 no to approve the Consent Agenda..”
Approve the minutes of September 15, 2022
*On the approval of the minutes of 9/15/2022 the vote was 4 yes, 1 recusal (Mr. Carrara)
Yes: Cavey, Gitto, Mokrisky, RobertsMr. Carrara recused himself (he was absent on September 15), so he is not counted.
From the minutes
“*On the approval of the minutes of 9/15/2022 the vote was 4 yes, 1 recusal (Mr. Carrara).”
Request from Stoughton Youth Lacrosse to amend the license agreement with Town of
Approve
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Cavey. Mr. Cavey began the discussion referring to the information included in the packet, He said the request was asking the Board to grant permission for a request to the CPC. The CPC has endorsed the application for funding of the design work. Mr. Cavey said a subsequent request will be essential to begin the work. Open Session Meeting Minutes Select Board October 4, 2022 7:30 PM Mr. Carrara thanked the representatives for consulting with the neighbors prior to the request. Mr. Gitto expressed his satisfaction that work will be done on Marks Field. He said, in addition, that he hoped there would be great interest in the sport. Mr. Mike Toupin, representative thanked the Board. The Board voted 5 yes 0 no to approve the request.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Cavey. Mr. Cavey began the discussion referring to the information included in the packet, He said the request was asking the Board to grant permission for a request to the CPC. The CPC has endorsed the application for funding of the design work. Mr. Cavey said a subsequent request will be essential to begin the work. Open Session Meeting Minutes Select Board October 4, 2022 7:30 PM Mr. Carrara thanked the representatives for consulting with the neighbors prior to the request. Mr. Gitto expressed his satisfaction that work will be done on Marks Field. He said, in addition, that he hoped there would be great interest in the sport. Mr. Mike Toupin, representative thanked the Board. The Board voted 5 yes 0 no to approve the request..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Cavey)
Open the public hearing
Mr. Carrara moved to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara moved to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Cavey)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Carrara made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Cavey. Motion passed.
The minutes record the result only, not a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Cavey. Motion passed..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Cavey)
Approve
Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion was approved by the Board 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion was approved by the Board 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Cavey)
Open the hearing
Mr. Carrara made the motion to open the hearing, seconded by Mr. Cavey. Motion passed 5 yes, 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to open the hearing, seconded by Mr. Cavey. Motion passed 5 yes, 0 no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Cavey)
Continue the public hearing
Mr. Gitto made the motion to continue the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The Board passed the motion 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to continue the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The Board passed the motion 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Cavey)
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Insert the articles into the warrant in the following order: a. improvements to Muddy Pond b
Mr. Cavey made the motion to insert the articles into the warrant in the following order: a. improvements to Muddy Pond b. DPW Collective Bargaining c. Supplement to the School Budget d. School Safety e. School Safety-Elementary Schools f. Unpaid Bills g. Walnut Street improvements Mr. Carrara seconded the motion Before the vote, Mr. Cavey asked if the School Department was comfortable with the order. The Board voted 5 yes 0 no to accept the articles for the warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to insert the articles into the warrant in the following order: a. improvements to Muddy Pond b. DPW Collective Bargaining c. Supplement to the School Budget d. School Safety e. School Safety-Elementary Schools f. Unpaid Bills g. Walnut Street improvements Mr. Carrara seconded the motion Before the vote, Mr. Cavey asked if the School Department was comfortable with the order. The Board voted 5 yes 0 no to accept the articles for the warrant..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Close the warrant
Mr. Carrara made the motion to close the warrant, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to close the warrant, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Cavey)
Accept
Mr. Cavey made the motion to accept, seconded by Mr. Gitto. The Board voted 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to accept, seconded by Mr. Gitto. The Board voted 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Gitto)
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Approve
Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The Board voted 5 yes 0 no.
The minutes name Stephen Cavey as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The Board voted 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Cavey)
Adjourn
Mr. Carrara made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion to adjourn, the Board voted 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion to adjourn, the Board voted 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Carrara, 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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