MassVoter.com← Stoughton Select BoardStoughton Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
December 20, 2022
14 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 meefing
Mr. Moktisky made the motion to open the meefing, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed unanimously, Ali Board members responded present to the Roll Call.
From the minutes
“Mr. Moktisky made the motion to open the meefing, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed unanimously, Ali Board members responded present to the Roll Call..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Cavey)
Permit Mr. Mokrisky to take the lead on the assessment of the train : station
Mr. Carrara motioned to permit Mr. Mokrisky to take the lead on the assessment of the train : station, The motion was seconded by Mr. Cavey. Mr. Cavey asked if Mr. Mokrisky would assess other town buildings, Mr. Calter clarified that the request was for the train station only, Mr. Moktisky thanked Mr. Calter and the Board for its trust, He said he has a file of 91 potential uses of the station prepared when he was events chairman, He mentioned that he had consulted with Mr. Giffane relative to electricity and heat for the train station , He said the result of the survey, according to Mr. Tisdelle was that 61% of the respondents wanted the train station to 3 remain a town-owned building and be available for multi-uses, He mentioned the value of Little Theater with the direction of Ms. Janet Jones, a "town treasure." The Board voted to approve the 2 request 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara motioned to permit Mr. Mokrisky to take the lead on the assessment of the train : station, The motion was seconded by Mr. Cavey. Mr. Cavey asked if Mr. Mokrisky would assess other town buildings, Mr. Calter clarified that the request was for the train station only, Mr. Moktisky thanked Mr. Calter and the Board for its trust, He said he has a file of 91 potential uses of the station prepared when he was events chairman, He mentioned that he had consulted with Mr. Giffane relative to electricity and heat for the train station , He said the result of the survey, according to Mr. Tisdelle was that 61% of the respondents wanted the train station to 3 remain a town-owned building and be available for multi-uses, He mentioned the value of Little Theater with the direction of Ms. Janet Jones, a "town treasure." The Board voted to approve the 2 request 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Cavey)
Open the public heating
He made the motion to open the public heating, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed.
The minutes say “He made the motion” right after Mr. Cavey read the hearing notice.
From the minutes
“He made the motion to open the public heating, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Cavey made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky, The motion passed 5 yes, 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky, The motion passed 5 yes, 0 no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Mokrisky)
Grant the request
Mr. Cavey made the motion to grant the request, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 yes, 0 no, 6b.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to grant the request, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 yes, 0 no, 6b..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Mokrisky)
Open the hearing
Mr. Gitto made the motion to open the hearing, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed.
The minutes record the result only, not a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to open the hearing, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Carrara)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Carrara made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Cavey, The motion i passed 5 yes 0 no, a Ms. Roberts added that upon approval, Attorney Winner would attach a letter explaining that renewal for the next fiscal year FY23 would be automatic.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Cavey, The motion i passed 5 yes 0 no, a Ms. Roberts added that upon approval, Attorney Winner would attach a letter explaining that renewal for the next fiscal year FY23 would be automatic..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Cavey)
Approve the request as presented with the proviso that the renewal would have an expiration date of December 2023
Mr. Moktisky made the motion to approve the request as presented with the proviso that the renewal would have an expiration date of December 2023, Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Mr. Carrara expressed objection to the automatic renewal. M1. Mokrisky noted that Attorney Winner has approved the expiration date. The final vote was 3 yes, with 2 abstentions (Mr. Carrara and Mr. Gitto.) 6c, License Renewal FY 2023 Mr. Cavey read the public hearing into the record.
Yes: Cavey, Mokrisky, RobertsAbstained: Carrara, Gitto
From the minutes
“Mr. Moktisky made the motion to approve the request as presented with the proviso that the renewal would have an expiration date of December 2023, Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. Mr. Carrara expressed objection to the automatic renewal. M1. Mokrisky noted that Attorney Winner has approved the expiration date. The final vote was 3 yes, with 2 abstentions (Mr. Carrara and Mr. Gitto.) 6c, License Renewal FY 2023 Mr. Cavey read the public hearing into the record..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Cavey)
Open the heating
Mr. Gitto made the motion to open the heating, seconded by Mr. Cavey, Mr. Cavey indicated that there were no departmental objections. Mr. Cavey read the name and address of each establishment seeking renewal for F'Y23. As there were no objections, the Board voted unanimously on the motion to approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to open the heating, seconded by Mr. Cavey, Mr. Cavey indicated that there were no departmental objections. Mr. Cavey read the name and address of each establishment seeking renewal for F'Y23. As there were no objections, the Board voted unanimously on the motion to approve..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Cavey)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Moktisky made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Cavey, The Board voted 5 yes, 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Moktisky made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Cavey, The Board voted 5 yes, 0 no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Cavey)
Table
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to table, seconded by Mr. Gitto. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to table, seconded by Mr. Gitto. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Gitto)
Route 24 Billboard Policy
Adopt the route 24 electronic billboard policy as presented, with the town manager as the designee to review content, present to the Select Board for final approval
Mr. Cavey made the motion to adopt the route 24 electronic billboard policy as presented, with the town manager as the designee to review content, present to the Select Board for final approval. The policy to be submitted to Town Counsel before implementation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Carrara, The Board voted 4 yes, 1 no.
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to adopt the route 24 electronic billboard policy as presented, with the town manager as the designee to review content, present to the Select Board for final approval. The policy to be submitted to Town Counsel before implementation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Carrara, The Board voted 4 yes, 1 no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Approve
Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed 5 yes, 0 no,
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed 5 yes, 0 no,.” (Motion: Gitto, second: Cavey)
Adjourti
Mr. Cavey made the motion to adjourti, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky, The motion passed 5 yes, 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to adjourti, 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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