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August 15, 2023
9 recorded votes, 2 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. Carrara 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. Carrara and seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Mokrisky)
Approve the application and to ask the water commissioner to review the location of the curb box and to report to the Board with a plan indicating said location
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve the application and to ask the water commissioner to review the location of the curb box and to report to the Board with a plan indicating said location. Mr. Carrara seconded the motion. Mr. Gitto added that it is important to have an as-built plan on file. Mr. Carrara said the inspector will measure the depth and location of the water line. Mr. McNulty said the question to the Board is water available to this homeowner. The second question, location of the curb box is the responsibility of the contractor. On the motion, 5 - yes and 0 - no. Motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve the application and to ask the water commissioner to review the location of the curb box and to report to the Board with a plan indicating said location. Mr. Carrara seconded the motion. Mr. Gitto added that it is important to have an as-built plan on file. Mr. Carrara said the inspector will measure the depth and location of the water line. Mr. McNulty said the question to the Board is water available to this homeowner. The second question, location of the curb box is the responsibility of the contractor. On the motion, 5 - yes and 0 - no. Motion passed..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Carrara)
Accept the order as written by Attorney Winner and to appoint Town Manager Calter as the designee to find a dog behaviorist
Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to accept the order as written by Attorney Winner and to appoint Town Manager Calter as the designee to find a dog behaviorist. On the vote, the Board voted 4 - yes and 1- recusal. Motion passed.
Yes: Carrara, Cavey, Gitto, RobertsMr. Mokrisky recused himself because he was absent for the first hearing on this matter (the minutes say so), so he is not counted.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to accept the order as written by Attorney Winner and to appoint Town Manager Calter as the designee to find a dog behaviorist. On the vote, the Board voted 4 - yes and 1- recusal. Motion passed..” (Motion: Cavey)
Appoint Mr. Lester Davis to the Board of Registrars
Mr. Gitto made the motion to appoint Mr. Lester Davis to the Board of Registrars, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the vote, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Mr. Davis.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to appoint Mr. Lester Davis to the Board of Registrars, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the vote, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Mr. Davis..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Cavey)
As authorized by Article 61 of the May 1, 2023 Town of Stoughton Annual Town Meeting acquire the sewer pump station and the land thereon, including any easements as may be needed to operate the
Vice Chair Cavey made the motion that the Select Board, as authorized by Article 61 of the May 1, 2023 Town of Stoughton Annual Town Meeting acquire the sewer pump station and the land thereon, including any easements as may be needed to operate the pump station. The land is shown 'as "Lot 1" on a plan entitled: Form A Plan of Land on Washington Street in Stoughton, Massachusetts, dated January 3, 2019 and prepared by Outback Engineering, Incorporated, which plan is recorded at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 679, page 20, and to further authorize the Chair, Debra Roberts, to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the acquisition of said property. The motion was seconded by Mr. Gitto. The motion was approved by unanimous vote of the Board 5-yes and 0-no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Cavey made the motion that the Select Board, as authorized by Article 61 of the May 1, 2023 Town of Stoughton Annual Town Meeting acquire the sewer pump station and the land thereon, including any easements as may be needed to operate the pump station. The land is shown 'as "Lot 1" on a plan entitled: Form A Plan of Land on Washington Street in Stoughton, Massachusetts, dated January 3, 2019 and prepared by Outback Engineering, Incorporated, which plan is recorded at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 679, page 20, and to further authorize the Chair, Debra Roberts, to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the acquisition of said property. The motion was seconded by Mr. Gitto. The motion was approved by unanimous vote of the Board 5-yes and 0-no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Gitto)
Approve the request
Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve the request, seconded by Vice Chair Cavey. The Board voted 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve the request, seconded by Vice Chair Cavey. The Board voted 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Cavey)
Open the warrant
Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to open the warrant, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 5 -yes, 0 no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to open the warrant, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 5 -yes, 0 no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Close the warrant on September 5, 2023
Mr. Cavey made the motion to close the warrant on September 5, 2023, seconded by Mr. Gitto. The motion passed 5 -yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to close the warrant on September 5, 2023, seconded by Mr. Gitto. The motion passed 5 -yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Gitto)
Adjourn
Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The vote was unanimous..” (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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