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June 20, 2023
6 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Debra Roberts, Stephen Cavey, Scott Carrara, Louis Gitto
Absent: Joseph Mokrisky
Every vote, in order
Open the meeting
The motion to open the meeting was made by Mr. Carrara and seconded by Vice Chair Cavey. The motion passed.
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From the minutes
“The motion to open the meeting was made by Mr. Carrara and seconded by Vice Chair Cavey. The motion passed..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Cavey)
Approve item a. as amended, and item c of the Consent Agenda
Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to approve item a. as amended, and item c of the Consent Agenda. Chair Roberts seconded the motion. The motion passed 4 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to approve item a. as amended, and item c of the Consent Agenda. Chair Roberts seconded the motion. The motion passed 4 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Roberts)
Accept the donation of $50,000 from Friends of Capen Reynolds Farm, pending review by Town Counsel and the Town Accountant
Mr. Cavey made the motion to accept the donation of $50,000 from Friends of Capen Reynolds Farm, pending review by Town Counsel and the Town Accountant. Mr. Gitto seconded the motion. Mr. Terry said the mission statement states that the Capen Reynolds Farm will be supported and the group has done so over many years. Mr. Gitto said he and his wife have worked with the Friends Group, and it has collected and raised its own money. Chair Roberts agreed, stating she saw no hindrance to the donation. She asked Mr. Tisdelle to express his opinion. Mr. Tisdelle stated that the project benefits from the efforts of Mr. Terry, and that the Engineering Department will conduct the usual inspections. On the motion to approve and accept the donation, the Board voted 3 yes 1 no, Mr. Carrara casting the dissenting vote.
Yes: Cavey, Gitto, RobertsNo: Carrara
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to accept the donation of $50,000 from Friends of Capen Reynolds Farm, pending review by Town Counsel and the Town Accountant. Mr. Gitto seconded the motion. Mr. Terry said the mission statement states that the Capen Reynolds Farm will be supported and the group has done so over many years. Mr. Gitto said he and his wife have worked with the Friends Group, and it has collected and raised its own money. Chair Roberts agreed, stating she saw no hindrance to the donation. She asked Mr. Tisdelle to express his opinion. Mr. Tisdelle stated that the project benefits from the efforts of Mr. Terry, and that the Engineering Department will conduct the usual inspections. On the motion to approve and accept the donation, the Board voted 3 yes 1 no, Mr. Carrara casting the dissenting vote..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Gitto)
Appoint William Roth as delegate to the Old Colony Planning Council and Marc Tisdelle as alternate
Mr. Gitto made the motion to appoint William Roth as delegate to the Old Colony Planning Council and Marc Tisdelle as alternate, seconded by Mr. Cavey. Mr. Carrara asked that the Board be informed regularly on progress and activities. On the motion, the board members voted 4 yes 0 no, on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to appoint William Roth as delegate to the Old Colony Planning Council and Marc Tisdelle as alternate, seconded by Mr. Cavey. Mr. Carrara asked that the Board be informed regularly on progress and activities. On the motion, the board members voted 4 yes 0 no, on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Cavey)
Appoint Attorney Solomon for the renewal of the Verizon New England Inc. cable license
Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to appoint Attorney Solomon for the renewal of the Verizon New England Inc. cable license. Mr. Gitto seconded the motion. The motion was passed 4 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to appoint Attorney Solomon for the renewal of the Verizon New England Inc. cable license. Mr. Gitto seconded the motion. The motion was passed 4 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Gitto)
Adjourn the meeting
Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed and the open session of the Select Board was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
The minutes record the result only, not a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed and the open session of the Select Board was adjourned at 8:45 p.m..” (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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