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April 18, 2023
9 recorded votes, 1 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
The motion to open the meeting was made by Mr. Mokrisky and seconded by Mr. Carrara. 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. Carrara. The motion passed..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Carrara)
Adopt the response to the complaint and to authorize her signature on the response
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion seconded by Mr. Cavey. The Board voted 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion seconded by Mr. Cavey. The Board voted 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Cavey)
Renew the lease
Mr. Cavey made the motion to renew the lease, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to renew the lease, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Approve the Consent Agenda
Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no,
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no,.” (Motion: Gitto, second: Mokrisky)
Appoint all 6 of the volunteers to the Committee
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to appoint all 6 of the volunteers to the Committee, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The Board voted 5 Yes 0 No. Ms. Joanne Callanan, Chair of the 300° Anniversary Committee, thanked the Board and commented that the Committee will meet Monday, April 24 at the public library.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to appoint all 6 of the volunteers to the Committee, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The Board voted 5 Yes 0 No. Ms. Joanne Callanan, Chair of the 300° Anniversary Committee, thanked the Board and commented that the Committee will meet Monday, April 24 at the public library..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Cavey)
Approve the motion as read
Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve the motion as read, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The Board voted unanimously 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve the motion as read, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The Board voted unanimously 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Adopt the goals provided by Mr. Calter including another look at the Town website, and to incorporate those goals with those proposed by the Select Board
Mr. Cavey made the motion to adopt the goals provided by Mr. Calter including another look at the Town website, and to incorporate those goals with those proposed by the Select Board. Mr. Moktisky seconded the motion and stated that goals do not define the person, but rather the person defines the goals. Mr. Mokrisky stated that he is very comfortable with Mr. Calter and the status of his work so far. He credited Mr. Calter for shortening his vacation. Mr. Mokrisky remarked that the Board recognizes the talent and the commitment shown by Mr. Calter and urged him to Select Board Open Session Tuesday, April 18, 2023 7:00 PM continue as he is doing. Mr. Calter thanked the Board and said he agrees to the importance of goals, clear job descriptions and clear evaluation tools. On the motion, the Board voted to adopt the goals and objectives 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to adopt the goals provided by Mr. Calter including another look at the Town website, and to incorporate those goals with those proposed by the Select Board. Mr. Moktisky seconded the motion and stated that goals do not define the person, but rather the person defines the goals. Mr. Mokrisky stated that he is very comfortable with Mr. Calter and the status of his work so far. He credited Mr. Calter for shortening his vacation. Mr. Mokrisky remarked that the Board recognizes the talent and the commitment shown by Mr. Calter and urged him to Select Board Open Session Tuesday, April 18, 2023 7:00 PM continue as he is doing. Mr. Calter thanked the Board and said he agrees to the importance of goals, clear job descriptions and clear evaluation tools. On the motion, the Board voted to adopt the goals and objectives 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Mokrisky)
Enter executive session
Mr. Cavey made the motion to enter executive session, seconded by Mr. Gitto. The motion passed 5 yes and 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to enter executive session, seconded by Mr. Gitto. The motion passed 5 yes and 0 no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Gitto)
Adjourn
Mr. Gitto made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 yes and 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 yes and 0 no..” (Motion: Gitto, 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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