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June 27, 2023
6 recorded votes, 3 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. Cavey and seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed.
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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)
Continue the public hearing
Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to continue the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to continue the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Carolyn Campbell, precinct 4, Town Meeting member, asked how Town Meeting
Carolyn Campbell, precinct 4, Town Meeting member, asked how Town Meeting members voted a balanced budget given the outstanding structural deficit.
The minutes record the result only, not a count or how each member voted. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Carolyn Campbell, precinct 4, Town Meeting member, asked how Town Meeting members voted a balanced budget given the outstanding structural deficit..”
Close the public hearing
Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. Vice Chair Cavey thanked the public for its invaluable input. On a vote of 5 yes to 0 no, the public hearing was closed.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. Vice Chair Cavey thanked the public for its invaluable input. On a vote of 5 yes to 0 no, the public hearing was closed..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Mokrisky)
Table the discussion; to empower the Town Manager and staff to consider a flat fee; the option of barrels rather than stickers; to reduce the age considered senior from 70 to 65; to authorize the
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to table the discussion; to empower the Town Manager and staff to consider a flat fee; the option of barrels rather than stickers; to reduce the age considered senior from 70 to 65; to authorize the Town Manager to grant abatements to eligible candidates and to lower the actual fee for seniors. Vice Chair Cavey seconded the motion. Mr. Carrara, prior to vote, made the following comments: some residents do not want to use bags. He said that the SEMASS contract, in place until 2030, gives the Town time for further research. Mr. Carrara opposed the motion as stated, indicating that the finds the scope limited to the bag program. Chair Roberts stated that the program WasteZero would not result in layoffs. Additional information was needed to understand the combination of stickers with bag usage. Chair Roberts expressed her support for reducing the age considered for seniors from 70 to 65. She commented that perhaps it would be good to consider a hybrid option. Vice Chair Cavey stated that his understanding of the motion, as presented by Mr. Mokrisky, was a request to the Town Manager to work through all of the information received. It appeared that there was a preference for the status quo with modifications. Vice Chair Cavey noted that there was consensus that the current limitless pickup option is not Open Session Select Board June 27, 2023 7:00 PM that residents review the case studies available online. Mr. Gitto said the bag program may not be the
Mr. Carrara spoke against the motion before the vote, but the minutes record the vote as 5 yes, 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to table the discussion; to empower the Town Manager and staff to consider a flat fee; the option of barrels rather than stickers; to reduce the age considered senior from 70 to 65; to authorize the Town Manager to grant abatements to eligible candidates and to lower the actual fee for seniors. Vice Chair Cavey seconded the motion. Mr. Carrara, prior to vote, made the following comments: some residents do not want to use bags. He said that the SEMASS contract, in place until 2030, gives the Town time for further research. Mr. Carrara opposed the motion as stated, indicating that the finds the scope limited to the bag program. Chair Roberts stated that the program WasteZero would not result in layoffs. Additional information was needed to understand the combination of stickers with bag usage. Chair Roberts expressed her support for reducing the age considered for seniors from 70 to 65. She commented that perhaps it would be good to consider a hybrid option. Vice Chair Cavey stated that his understanding of the motion, as presented by Mr. Mokrisky, was a request to the Town Manager to work through all of the information received. It appeared that there was a preference for the status quo with modifications. Vice Chair Cavey noted that there was consensus that the current limitless pickup option is not Open Session Select Board June 27, 2023 7:00 PM that residents review the case studies available online. Mr. Gitto said the bag program may not be the best option. People are willing to pay for removal of bulk items. The Board should review alternatives to determine the most effective way to move forward. Town Manager Calter added that this was a wonderful meeting and commented that we are all on the same side. The Town wants to provide good service for a reasonable cost. Town Manager Calter suggested tabling the discussion pending the development of another approach which would incorporate public's input. The new approach would be presented to the Board members individually, and would incorporate information relative to barrels, bags, age change and start date Mr. Carrara disagreed with the motion. He finds all alternatives should be focused on. Mr. Gitto commented that the Board should all be in agreemente. Mr. Mokrisky withdrew his motion to be replaced by the motion suggested by Town Manager Calter. The subsequent motion, made by Mr. Mokrisky, was that the discussion be tabled, the meeting be adjourned until time to be determined, with a decision that the Board will meet at a future date to consider any alternatives or proposals presented by Town Manager Calter. Mr. Carrara seconded the motion. On the motion, the Board voted 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Cavey)
Adjourn the meeting
Chair Roberts made the motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The Board passed the motion 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Chair Roberts made the motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The Board 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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