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May 16, 2023
14 recorded votes, 2 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 Ms. Roberts and seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed.
The minutes record the result only, not a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“The motion to open the meeting was made by Ms. Roberts and seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Carrara)
The Town Manager, the Chair of the Select Board and Town Counsel serve as liaison between the Town and SMAC
Mr. Mokrisky made a motion that the Town Manager, the Chair of the Select Board and Town Counsel serve as liaison between the Town and SMAC. Vice Chair Cavey seconded the motion. Mr. Carrara questioned if the concerns surfaced by Mr. Hausammann would be vetted. A list of failures had been received from Town Counsel. Mr. Mokrisky responded that the concerns will be addressed, adding that he believed SMAC should be given the opportunity to develop a plan to address them. Mr. Carrara said he would like to know what the plan is and what will be done to improve the situation. Mr. Mokrisky listed the people now serving as volunteers: Mr. Mullen, Mr. Banis, Mr. Lurie, Mr. DeFelice and Ms. Harback and added that they are our friends, we know them, and we should be able to work together. Town Manager Calter commented that the function of the liaison group and SMAC will be to produce an action plan. We have volunteers on both sides. Part of the plan will include an advisory board. The Town Manager said his job is to work to present an agreement favorable to both parties. The negativity needs to be eliminated. A 30-day period was given for the development of the action plan. Chair Roberts asked Mr. Mokrisky to amend his motion to include the language that a 30-day period had been granted for the development of an action plan. On the amended motion, Cavey -yes, Carrara -yes, Gitto- yes, Mokrisky -yes, Roberts -yes. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made a motion that the Town Manager, the Chair of the Select Board and Town Counsel serve as liaison between the Town and SMAC. Vice Chair Cavey seconded the motion. Mr. Carrara questioned if the concerns surfaced by Mr. Hausammann would be vetted. A list of failures had been received from Town Counsel. Mr. Mokrisky responded that the concerns will be addressed, adding that he believed SMAC should be given the opportunity to develop a plan to address them. Mr. Carrara said he would like to know what the plan is and what will be done to improve the situation. Mr. Mokrisky listed the people now serving as volunteers: Mr. Mullen, Mr. Banis, Mr. Lurie, Mr. DeFelice and Ms. Harback and added that they are our friends, we know them, and we should be able to work together. Town Manager Calter commented that the function of the liaison group and SMAC will be to produce an action plan. We have volunteers on both sides. Part of the plan will include an advisory board. The Town Manager said his job is to work to present an agreement favorable to both parties. The negativity needs to be eliminated. A 30-day period was given for the development of the action plan. Chair Roberts asked Mr. Mokrisky to amend his motion to include the language that a 30-day period had been granted for the development of an action plan. On the amended motion, Cavey -yes, Carrara -yes, Gitto- yes, Mokrisky -yes, Roberts -yes. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Cavey)
Approve items a., c., d., f, g., h., i., jyand k. of the Consent Agenda
Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve items a., c., d., f, g., h., i., jyand k. of the Consent Agenda. Motion seconded by Vice Chair Cavey. On the motion to approve, the Board voted 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve items a., c., d., f, g., h., i., jyand k. of the Consent Agenda. Motion seconded by Vice Chair Cavey. On the motion to approve, the Board voted 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Cavey)
Deny the request
Mr. Carrara made the motion to deny the request, seconded by Vice Chair Cavey. The Board voted 5 yes 0 no to deny the proclamation request.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to deny the request, seconded by Vice Chair Cavey. The Board voted 5 yes 0 no to deny the proclamation request..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Cavey)
Approve the request
Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve the request, seconded by Vice Chair Cavey. On the motion, the Board voted to approve 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve the request, seconded by Vice Chair Cavey. On the motion, the Board voted to approve 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Cavey)
Approve
Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve, seconded by Vice Chair Cavey. The Board voted in favor 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve, seconded by Vice Chair Cavey. The Board voted in favor 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Cavey)
Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve, seconded by Vice Chair Cavey. The Board voted in favor 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve, seconded by Vice Chair Cavey. The Board voted in favor 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Cavey)
Approve the easement on 400 Prospect Street
Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to approve the easement on 400 Prospect Street, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The Board voted 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to approve the easement on 400 Prospect Street, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The Board voted 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Mokrisky)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Carrara made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The 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. Mokrisky. The motion passed..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Mokrisky)
Approve
Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Carrara with the amendment that the current applicant is required to accept the conditions of the previous license. Ms. Neomi Elnemer said her parking spaces are being impacted by another business at the location. Ms. Mokrisky informed her that she should take up that matter with her landlord. Town Manager Calter commented that a zoning enforcement officer will soon be on staff. The Board voted 5 yes to approve the Class II License for Neomi Elnemer dba Element Financial located at 1254 Washington Street, 0 no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Carrara with the amendment that the current applicant is required to accept the conditions of the previous license. Ms. Neomi Elnemer said her parking spaces are being impacted by another business at the location. Ms. Mokrisky informed her that she should take up that matter with her landlord. Town Manager Calter commented that a zoning enforcement officer will soon be on staff. The Board voted 5 yes to approve the Class II License for Neomi Elnemer dba Element Financial located at 1254 Washington Street, 0 no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Close the public hearing
Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Approve the Beer & Wine License Application for Ore Restaurant 2, LLC, located at 434 Pearl Street
Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to approve the Beer & Wine License Application for Ore Restaurant 2, LLC, located at 434 Pearl Street. Motion seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 5 yes and 0 no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to approve the Beer & Wine License Application for Ore Restaurant 2, LLC, located at 434 Pearl Street. Motion seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 5 yes and 0 no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Approve the application for change of Manager for Noceras Restautant dba Chateau Restaurant of Stoughton, located at 1165 Park Street
Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve the application for change of Manager for Noceras Restautant dba Chateau Restaurant of Stoughton, located at 1165 Park Street. Motion seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no,
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve the application for change of Manager for Noceras Restautant dba Chateau Restaurant of Stoughton, located at 1165 Park Street. Motion seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no,.” (Motion: Carrara, second: Mokrisky)
Enter executive session
Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to enter executive session, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no. Mr. Gitto, Mr. Mokrisky, Mr. Carrara, Vice Chair Cavey and Chair Roberts voted yes in response to the roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to enter executive session, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no. Mr. Gitto, Mr. Mokrisky, Mr. Carrara, Vice Chair Cavey and Chair Roberts voted yes in response to the roll call vote..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
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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