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March 21, 2023
6 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Debra Roberts, Stephen Cavey, Joseph Mokrisky, Scott Carrara, Louis Gitto
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the meeting
The motion to open the meeting was made by Mr. Mokrisky and seconded by Mr. Gitto. The motion passed.
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From the minutes
“The motion to open the meeting was made by Mr. Mokrisky and seconded by Mr. Gitto. The motion passed..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Gitto)
Begin meetings at 7:00 pm and end at 10:00 pm
Mr. Carrara made the motion to begin meetings at 7:00 pm and end at 10:00 pm. Motion seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to begin meetings at 7:00 pm and end at 10:00 pm. Motion seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Mokrisky)
Application for Road Race or Parade Permit on 07/16/2023 - True North Running
Approve
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Carrara)
Application for Road Race or Parade Permit on 04/22/2023 - Stoughton Youth Baseball
Approve
Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no. 7. Route 24 Electronic Billboard Use Policy - final version, votes required. Ms. Pam McCarthy stated that on December 20, 2022, the Board approved the policy but suggested some changes.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no. 7. Route 24 Electronic Billboard Use Policy - final version, votes required. Ms. Pam McCarthy stated that on December 20, 2022, the Board approved the policy but suggested some changes..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Mokrisky)
Approve the policy as written
Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve the policy as written, the motion was seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. Mr. Mark Zamanian, Redevelopment Authority, asked if the policy should specify: Boards, Commissions, Committees, and other Town Authorities. Select Board Open Session Tuesday, March 21, 2023 6:00 PM Mr. Calter remarked that the approved policy has gone through five changes. Next time he would place the document on the Consent Agenda. Mr. Calter announced the introduction of an on-line policy catalog is in progress. Mr. Gitto accepted the amendment. The amended motion was seconded and passed. 5 yes 0 no 8.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve the policy as written, the motion was seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. Mr. Mark Zamanian, Redevelopment Authority, asked if the policy should specify: Boards, Commissions, Committees, and other Town Authorities. Select Board Open Session Tuesday, March 21, 2023 6:00 PM Mr. Calter remarked that the approved policy has gone through five changes. Next time he would place the document on the Consent Agenda. Mr. Calter announced the introduction of an on-line policy catalog is in progress. Mr. Gitto accepted the amendment. The amended motion was seconded and passed. 5 yes 0 no 8..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Mokrisky)
Executive Session - to discuss litigation strategy pursuant to G.L.c. 30A section 21 (a)
Adjourn the open session and to enter Executive Session
Ms. Roberts made the motion to adjourn the open session and to enter Executive Session, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The Board on a roll call vote passed the motion 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts made the motion to adjourn the open session and to enter Executive Session, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The Board on a roll call vote passed the motion 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Roberts, 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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