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June 6, 2023
22 recorded votes, 6 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. Cavey and seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. 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 Mr. Cavey and seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Mokrisky)
Table until due process takes place
Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to table until due process takes place, motion seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed unanimously, 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to table until due process takes place, motion seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed unanimously, 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Extend the negotiation period with SMAC for two weeks
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to extend the negotiation period with SMAC for two weeks. Mr. Carrara seconded the motion. The Board voted 5 yes 0 no to approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to extend the negotiation period with SMAC for two weeks. Mr. Carrara seconded the motion. The Board voted 5 yes 0 no to approve..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Carrara)
Table item a. of the consent agenda
Mr. Gitto made the motion to table item a. of the consent agenda, seconded by Vice Chair Cavey. The Board voted 5 yes 0 no to approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to table item a. of the consent agenda, seconded by Vice Chair Cavey. The Board voted 5 yes 0 no to approve..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Cavey)
Approve items b. c. and d. of the Consent Agenda
Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to approve items b. c. and d. of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The Board approved the motion by a vote of 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to approve items b. c. and d. of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The Board approved the motion by a vote of 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Approve
Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The Board voted 5 yes 0 no to approve the request.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The Board voted 5 yes 0 no to approve the request..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Appoint all incumbents: Borderland State Park - Ms. Ardis Johnston to fill one vacancy. : Commission on Disabilities - Mr. Michael Hardman and Ms. Charlotte Mullen to fill 2 of 4 ; vacancies
Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to appoint all incumbents: Borderland State Park - Ms. Ardis Johnston to fill one vacancy. : Commission on Disabilities - Mr. Michael Hardman and Ms. Charlotte Mullen to fill 2 of 4 ; vacancies, Cultural Council - Mr. Max Ponticelli to fill one of two vacancies. Library Trustees - Ms. Rachel Lazerus and Ms. Susan Zbinski to fill two vacancies. Select Board Open Session June 6, 2023 7:00 PM 3 Norfolk County Advisory Board - Mr. Joe Mokrisky to fill one vacancy. Zoning Board of Appeals - Mr. Emiel Barbosa to fill Alternate- one of five vacancies. Mr. Carrara seconded the motion. The Board voted to approve 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to appoint all incumbents: Borderland State Park - Ms. Ardis Johnston to fill one vacancy. : Commission on Disabilities - Mr. Michael Hardman and Ms. Charlotte Mullen to fill 2 of 4 ; vacancies, Cultural Council - Mr. Max Ponticelli to fill one of two vacancies. Library Trustees - Ms. Rachel Lazerus and Ms. Susan Zbinski to fill two vacancies. Select Board Open Session June 6, 2023 7:00 PM 3 Norfolk County Advisory Board - Mr. Joe Mokrisky to fill one vacancy. Zoning Board of Appeals - Mr. Emiel Barbosa to fill Alternate- one of five vacancies. Mr. Carrara seconded the motion. The Board voted to approve 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Appoint Mr. Zoll, the incumbent
Mr. Gitto made the motion to appoint Mr. Zoll, the incumbent, seconded by Vice Chair Cavey. The Board voted 5 yes to 0 no to appoint Mr. Zoll.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to appoint Mr. Zoll, the incumbent, seconded by Vice Chair Cavey. The Board voted 5 yes to 0 no to appoint Mr. Zoll..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Cavey)
Approve the appointment of Mr. Pinkowitz
Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to approve the appointment of Mr. Pinkowitz, seconded by Mts. Carrara, The motion carried 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to approve the appointment of Mr. Pinkowitz, seconded by Mts. Carrara, The motion carried 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Table the appointment of Mr. Edward Starr, as he was not present
Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to table the appointment of Mr. Edward Starr, as he was not present. Mr. Carrara seconded the motion. The Board voted 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to table the appointment of Mr. Edward Starr, as he was not present. Mr. Carrara seconded the motion. The Board voted 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Appoint Ms. Callanan
Chair Roberts made the motion to appoint Ms. Callanan, seconded by Vice Chair Cavey. The motion passed on a 5 yes to 0 no.
From the minutes
“Chair Roberts made the motion to appoint Ms. Callanan, seconded by Vice Chair Cavey. The motion passed on a 5 yes to 0 no..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Cavey)
Appoint Ms. Kirchdorfer to a three-year term
Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to appoint Ms. Kirchdorfer to a three-year term, seconded by ! Chair Roberts. On the motion, the Board voted 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to appoint Ms. Kirchdorfer to a three-year term, seconded by ! Chair Roberts. On the motion, the Board voted 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Roberts)
Appoint Ms. Lash to a three-year term
On the motion to appoint Ms. Lash to a three-year term, the Board voted 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.
From the minutes
“On the motion to appoint Ms. Lash to a three-year term, the Board voted 4 yes, 1 no..”
Appoint Mr. Boyd to a three-year term
On the motion to appoint Mr. Boyd to a three-year term, the Board voted unanimously 5 yes 0 no.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On the motion to appoint Mr. Boyd to a three-year term, the Board voted unanimously 5 yes 0 no..”
Choose Ms. Morris for the Council on Aging
Mr. Mokrisky nominated Ms. Morris. Mr. Gitto nominated Ms. Weiner. : Chair Roberts noted that they were both fine candidates and that it was a difficult decision. On the nomination of Ms. Morris: Mr. Carrara, Vice Chair Cavey, Chair Roberts, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes. On the nomination of Ms. Weiner: Mr. Gitto voted yes. Ms. Morris was appointed to the COA on a vote of 4 yes 1 no.
A choice between two nominees (Mr. Mokrisky nominated Ms. Morris; Mr. Gitto nominated Ms. Weiner), so no individual votes are shown; the minutes say Ms. Morris was appointed “on a vote of 4 yes 1 no.” The motion was made by Mr. Mokrisky, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky nominated Ms. Morris. Mr. Gitto nominated Ms. Weiner. : Chair Roberts noted that they were both fine candidates and that it was a difficult decision. On the nomination of Ms. Morris: Mr. Carrara, Vice Chair Cavey, Chair Roberts, Mr. Mokrisky voted yes. On the nomination of Ms. Weiner: Mr. Gitto voted yes. Ms. Morris was appointed to the COA on a vote of 4 yes 1 no..”
Close the nominations
Mr. Carrara made the motion to close the nominations, seconded by Vice Chair Cavey. The motion carried.
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 nominations, seconded by Vice Chair Cavey. The motion carried..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Cavey)
Appoint the 2 incumbents, Ms. Guisti and Ms. Sabree to the Stoughton Equal Opportunity Committee
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to appoint the 2 incumbents, Ms. Guisti and Ms. Sabree to the Stoughton Equal Opportunity Committee, seconded by Mr. Carrara. All Board members responded yes to the roll call vote.
The minutes record the result only, not a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to appoint the 2 incumbents, Ms. Guisti and Ms. Sabree to the Stoughton Equal Opportunity Committee, seconded by Mr. Carrara. All Board members responded yes to the roll call vote..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Carrara)
Approve alternative 2 as presented
Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve alternative 2 as presented, seconded by Vice Chair Cavey. The Board voted 5 yes 0 no. ) Plain Street - Mr. Tisdelle said excessive speed has caused accidents.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve alternative 2 as presented, seconded by Vice Chair Cavey. The Board voted 5 yes 0 no. ) Plain Street - Mr. Tisdelle said excessive speed has caused accidents..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Cavey)
Approve
Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Gitto, The Board voted 5 yes 0 no Pleasant Street/Lowe Avenue Select Board Open Session June 6, 2023 7:00 PM : 6 Mr. Tisdelle reminded the Board of an accident that occurred 2 years ago.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Gitto, The Board voted 5 yes 0 no Pleasant Street/Lowe Avenue Select Board Open Session June 6, 2023 7:00 PM : 6 Mr. Tisdelle reminded the Board of an accident that occurred 2 years ago..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Gitto)
Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Mokrisky)
Ask the traffic officer to review and then to schedule a public hearing
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to ask the traffic officer to review and then to schedule a public hearing. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Cavey. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to ask the traffic officer to review and then to schedule a public hearing. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Cavey. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Cavey)
Adjourn the meeting
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Vice Chair Cavey. The open session of the Select Board, Tuesday, June 6, 2023 was adjourned by unanimous vote at 8:45 PM. Approved on: Signed by: a (7, i ot /25 [ravre Uf WLM hy .
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Vice Chair Cavey. The open session of the Select Board, Tuesday, June 6, 2023 was adjourned by unanimous vote at 8:45 PM. Approved on: Signed by: a (7, i ot /25 [ravre Uf WLM hy ..” (Motion: Mokrisky, 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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