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October 3, 2023
5 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. Mokrisky and seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed.
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From the minutes
“The motion to open the meeting was made by Mr. Mokrisky and seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Carrara)
Pursuant to Chapter 21 of the Acts of 2018, the Town of Stoughton transfer $1,875,000 from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority Capital Infrastructure Fund (MWRA) to the Stoughton Water
Mr. Gitto made the motion, pursuant to Chapter 21 of the Acts of 2018, the Town of Stoughton transfer $1,875,000 from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority Capital Infrastructure Fund (MWRA) to the Stoughton Water Enterprise Fund for completion of the fixed network meter project and water and sewer station security upgrades. The motion was seconded by Mr. Carrara. On a roll call vote, the Board voted unanimously 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion, pursuant to Chapter 21 of the Acts of 2018, the Town of Stoughton transfer $1,875,000 from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority Capital Infrastructure Fund (MWRA) to the Stoughton Water Enterprise Fund for completion of the fixed network meter project and water and sewer station security upgrades. The motion was seconded by Mr. Carrara. On a roll call vote, the Board voted unanimously 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Carrara)
Abate the water bill by $825.14
Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to abate the water bill by $825.14. Mr. Carrara seconded the motion. On the roll call vote: Roberts - yes, Cavey - yes, Carrara - yes, Gitto - yes and Mokrisky - no. The motion passed 4 yes 1 no.
Yes: Carrara, Cavey, Gitto, RobertsNo: Mokrisky
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to abate the water bill by $825.14. Mr. Carrara seconded the motion. On the roll call vote: Roberts - yes, Cavey - yes, Carrara - yes, Gitto - yes and Mokrisky - no. The motion passed 4 yes 1 no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Appoint Brian Turner as Veterans' Service Officer
Mr. Mokrisky nominated Mr. Turner. Mr. Carrara nominated Mr. Manning. Mr. Gitto nominated Mr. Johnson. On Mr. Turner: Mr. Gitto voted no; Mr. Carrara voted no; Chair Roberts voted yes; Mr. Mokrisky voted yes; Vice Chair Cavey voted yes. On a vote of 3 to appoint, and 2 no votes,
Yes: Cavey, Mokrisky, RobertsNo: Carrara, GittoMr. Mokrisky nominated Mr. Turner, Mr. Carrara nominated Mr. Manning and Mr. Gitto nominated Mr. Johnson; the board voted on Mr. Turner by roll call (3 yes, 2 no).
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky nominated Mr. Turner. Mr. Carrara nominated Mr. Manning. Mr. Gitto nominated Mr. Johnson. On Mr. Turner: Mr. Gitto voted no; Mr. Carrara voted no; Chair Roberts voted yes; Mr. Mokrisky voted yes; Vice Chair Cavey voted yes. On a vote of 3 to appoint, and 2 no votes,.” (Motion: Mokrisky)
Approve the Consent Agenda
Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Vice Chair Cavey. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Vice Chair Cavey. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Carrara, 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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