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January 17, 2023
8 recorded votes, 4 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 Redevelopment Authority, the Community Preservation Committee and the Planning Board; those boards’ own votes are not shown.
Present: Debra Roberts, Stephen Cavey, Joseph Mokrisky, Scott Carrara, Louis Gitto
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the meeting
Mr. Gitto made the motion to open the meeting, seconded by Mr. Cavey. 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 meeting, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Cavey)
Public Hearing- Common Victualler Application Smack Pizza, Inc. dba Neko's Pizza of
Open the hearing
The motion was made and seconded to open the hearing. The motion passed unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The motion was made and seconded to open the hearing. The motion passed unanimously..”
Passed 4 yes 1 no
The motion passed 4 yes 1 no.
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not who voted no or abstained. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
Grant the request
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to grant the request, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion to approve the request, 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. Mokrisky made the motion to grant the request, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion to approve the request, the Board voted 4 yes 1 no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Cavey)
Personnel Bylaw Change Attorney Jack Dolan, Ms. Deanna Chatsko, Ms. Tracy
Accept the proposed by-law and the draft warrant
Mr. Carrara made the motion to accept the proposed by-law and the draft warrant. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mokrisky and carried 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to accept the proposed by-law and the draft warrant. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mokrisky and carried 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Mokrisky)
Formally request $200,000 from CPC for operational repairs to the train depot, the
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to formally request $200,000 from CPC for operational repairs to the train depot, the motion seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to formally request $200,000 from CPC for operational repairs to the train depot, the motion seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Cavey)
Accept the FY2024 budget as amended with the retirement increase and the addition of the line item for the 300" celebration
Mr. Gitto made the motion to accept the FY2024 budget as amended with the retirement increase and the addition of the line item for the 300" celebration. Mr. Mokrisky seconded the motion. Mr. Mokrisky thanked Mr. Calter, Mr. Tisdelle and their collective collaboration in the final budget. Mr. Tisdelle agreed and thanked Mr. Calter. He said he knows the town made the right choice in selecting Mr. Calter, as he has become a mentor. Mr. Carrara thanked Mr. Calter for restoring harmony to the staff. Mr. Calter commented that on his arrival he was told that there was a great staff. He said we are building a succession plan and he said the staff is extraordinary in its willingness to step in and help when a staff member is out ill. He pointed out that Trish Shropshire assisted with the tax bills in the absence of the town assessor. Ms. Roberts asked if all new hires were given the same anniversary date. Mr. Calter responded yes, the date July 1. On the motion to approve the FY2024 budget as amended, the Board voted yes unanimously. 10 Consent Agenda Approve of Open Session Minutes Meeting of December 2, 2022 and December 13, 2022. The motion was made, seconded, and passed unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to accept the FY2024 budget as amended with the retirement increase and the addition of the line item for the 300" celebration. Mr. Mokrisky seconded the motion. Mr. Mokrisky thanked Mr. Calter, Mr. Tisdelle and their collective collaboration in the final budget. Mr. Tisdelle agreed and thanked Mr. Calter. He said he knows the town made the right choice in selecting Mr. Calter, as he has become a mentor. Mr. Carrara thanked Mr. Calter for restoring harmony to the staff. Mr. Calter commented that on his arrival he was told that there was a great staff. He said we are building a succession plan and he said the staff is extraordinary in its willingness to step in and help when a staff member is out ill. He pointed out that Trish Shropshire assisted with the tax bills in the absence of the town assessor. Ms. Roberts asked if all new hires were given the same anniversary date. Mr. Calter responded yes, the date July 1. On the motion to approve the FY2024 budget as amended, the Board voted yes unanimously. 10 Consent Agenda Approve of Open Session Minutes Meeting of December 2, 2022 and December 13, 2022. The motion was made, seconded, and passed unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Mokrisky)
Adjourn
Mr. Gitto made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion to adjourn, the vote was 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion to adjourn, the vote was 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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