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December 19, 2023
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Part of this meeting was a joint meeting with the School Committee; the School Committee’s own votes are not shown.
Present: Debra Roberts, Stephen Cavey, Joseph Mokrisky, Scott Carrara, Louis Gitto
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Close the continuation of the public hearing
Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to close the continuation of the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to close the continuation of the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Mokrisky)
Waive the Town's right of first refusal to purchase the property at 1515 West Street
Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to waive the Town's right of first refusal to purchase the property at 1515 West Street. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed on a roll-call vote of 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to waive the Town's right of first refusal to purchase the property at 1515 West Street. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed on a roll-call vote of 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Mokrisky)
Table the matter until January 9, 2023, 7:05 p.m
Mr. Cavey made the motion to table the matter until January 9, 2023, 7:05 p.m. Chair Roberts asked what would occur in the interim. Atty. Winner responded that the restaurant would continue to operate as usual. Mr. Lee objected to the delay, citing his long tenure, 42 years in the Town. Mr. Gitto remarked that a meeting may not be necessary after Atty. Winner consults with the owner's counsel. On the motion the Board voted 5 - yes and 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to table the matter until January 9, 2023, 7:05 p.m. Chair Roberts asked what would occur in the interim. Atty. Winner responded that the restaurant would continue to operate as usual. Mr. Lee objected to the delay, citing his long tenure, 42 years in the Town. Mr. Gitto remarked that a meeting may not be necessary after Atty. Winner consults with the owner's counsel. On the motion the Board voted 5 - yes and 0 - no..” (Motion: Cavey)
Open the public hearing
Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Carrara. On the motion, the Board voted 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Cavey made the motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Carrara. On the motion, the Board voted 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Cavey made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Approve the licensees for renewal as read
Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve the licensees for renewal as read. Mr. Carrara seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve the licensees for renewal as read. Mr. Carrara seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Select the firm Napoli Shrolnik to serve as the Town's counsel in the litigation with PFAS
Mr. Cavey made the motion to select the firm Napoli Shrolnik to serve as the Town's counsel in the litigation with PFAS. Mr. Carrara seconded the motion. The board voted 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to select the firm Napoli Shrolnik to serve as the Town's counsel in the litigation with PFAS. Mr. Carrara seconded the motion. The board voted 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Approve the Consent Agenda
Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The board voted to approve 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The board voted to approve 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Mokrisky)
Adjourn
Mr. Cavey made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The open session of the Select Board, Tuesday, December 19, 2023 was adjourned at 9:46 p.m.by unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The open session of the Select Board, Tuesday, December 19, 2023 was adjourned at 9:46 p.m.by unanimous vote..” (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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