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April 24, 2024
14 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Stephen Cavey, Scott Carrara, Joseph Mokrisky, Debra Roberts, Louis Gitto
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Amend the original petition
Ms. Roberts made the motion to amend the original petition. Vice Chair Carrara read the text of the motion: that the portion of the "Area of Discontinuance" depicted as Discontinued Parcel as "A" containing 6,751 square feet ( as depicted on the discontinuance plans) shall be discontinued as a County Highway and thereafter only this section of the way (Page Street) so discontinued shall be a Town Way. Since the public will have access to this area, we feel this amendment to be warranted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Gitto. In response to a roll call vote, Chair Cavey, Vice Chair Carrara, Mr. Gitto, Mr. Mokrisky and Ms. Roberts voted yes. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts made the motion to amend the original petition. Vice Chair Carrara read the text of the motion: that the portion of the "Area of Discontinuance" depicted as Discontinued Parcel as "A" containing 6,751 square feet ( as depicted on the discontinuance plans) shall be discontinued as a County Highway and thereafter only this section of the way (Page Street) so discontinued shall be a Town Way. Since the public will have access to this area, we feel this amendment to be warranted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Gitto. In response to a roll call vote, Chair Cavey, Vice Chair Carrara, Mr. Gitto, Mr. Mokrisky and Ms. Roberts voted yes. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Gitto)
Approve the 2.a. of the consent agenda, the minutes of April 10, 2024; items b., c., d. and e. of the consent agenda
Vice Chair Carrara moved to approve the 2.a. of the consent agenda, the minutes of April 10, 2024; items b., c., d. and e. of the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Ms. Roberts. The Board in response to a roll call vote approved the motion 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Carrara moved to approve the 2.a. of the consent agenda, the minutes of April 10, 2024; items b., c., d. and e. of the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Ms. Roberts. The Board in response to a roll call vote approved the motion 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Roberts)
Approve the minutes of March 19,2024 and March 27, 2024
Mr. Gitto moved to approve the minutes of March 19,2024 and March 27, 2024. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. On the roll call vote, the motion passed 4 yes 1 abstention.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto moved to approve the minutes of March 19,2024 and March 27, 2024. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. On the roll call vote, the motion passed 4 yes 1 abstention..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Mokrisky)
Approve the nomination of Ms. Lash to the OCES Board
Mr. Mokrisky moved to approve the nomination of Ms. Lash to the OCES Board. Motion seconded by Vice Chair Carrara. The Board voted 5 yes 0 no on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky moved to approve the nomination of Ms. Lash to the OCES Board. Motion seconded by Vice Chair Carrara. The Board voted 5 yes 0 no on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Carrara)
Open the public hearing
Mr. Mokrisky moved to open the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Roberts. On roll call vote, the Board 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky moved to open the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Roberts. On roll call vote, the Board 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Roberts)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Mokrisky moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The Board voted on a roll call vote 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The Board voted on a roll call vote 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Roberts)
There be two votes, one on the extended hours for the common victualler and another vote on the service hours for alcohol and entertainment
Mr. Gitto made a motion that there be two votes, one on the extended hours for the common victualler and another vote on the service hours for alcohol and entertainment. Motion seconded by Chair Cavey On roll call vote, the Board voted 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made a motion that there be two votes, one on the extended hours for the common victualler and another vote on the service hours for alcohol and entertainment. Motion seconded by Chair Cavey On roll call vote, the Board voted 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Cavey)
Extend the common victualler hours to 7:00 am - 1:00 am
On the motion made by Chair Cavey to extend the common victualler hours to 7:00 am - 1:00 am and seconded by Mr. Mr. Mokrisky, the Board, on a roll call vote, approved 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“On the motion made by Chair Cavey to extend the common victualler hours to 7:00 am - 1:00 am and seconded by Mr. Mr. Mokrisky, the Board, on a roll call vote, approved 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Mokrisky)
Extend the alcohol and entertainment service hours to 8:00 am - 1:00 am, the Board on a roll call vote, approved 4 yes 1 no
Vice Cavey made the motion to extend the alcohol and entertainment service hours to 8:00 am - 1:00 am, the Board on a roll call vote, approved 4 yes 1 no.
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“Vice Cavey made the motion to extend the alcohol and entertainment service hours to 8:00 am - 1:00 am, the Board on a roll call vote, approved 4 yes 1 no..” (Motion: Cavey)
Open the public hearing
Mr. Mokrisky moved to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Gitto. The motion passed 5 yes to 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky moved to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Gitto. The motion passed 5 yes to 0 no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Gitto)
Close the public hearing
Chair Cavey moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Gitto. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Chair Cavey moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Gitto. The motion passed 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Gitto)
Approve the request as submitted
Mr. Mokrisky moved to approve the request as submitted, seconded by Mr. Gitto. On a roll call the Board voted 5 yes 0 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky moved to approve the request as submitted, seconded by Mr. Gitto. On a roll call the Board voted 5 yes 0 no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Gitto)
Approve the request, amending the hours to 8:00 pm - 1:00 am, 100 - 150 attendees, contingent upon the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy, police detail be provided, and at the request of
Chair Cavey moved to approve the request, amending the hours to 8:00 pm - 1:00 am, 100 - 150 attendees, contingent upon the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy, police detail be provided, and at the request of the BOH, a sign be posted announcing that there would not be retail sales of food. Mr. Mokrisky seconded the motion. Town Manager Calter invited Mr. Sully to consult with him in the morning to facilitate communication with the Police Department and the Board of Health. On the motion, the Board voted 4 yes 1 no to approve the request as amended.
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“Chair Cavey moved to approve the request, amending the hours to 8:00 pm - 1:00 am, 100 - 150 attendees, contingent upon the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy, police detail be provided, and at the request of the BOH, a sign be posted announcing that there would not be retail sales of food. Mr. Mokrisky seconded the motion. Town Manager Calter invited Mr. Sully to consult with him in the morning to facilitate communication with the Police Department and the Board of Health. On the motion, the Board voted 4 yes 1 no to approve the request as amended..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Mokrisky)
Adjourn
Mr. Gitto moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. Chair Cavey thanked Ms. Gilda Pereira for her help in the preparation of the agenda and documents. The Board voted 5-yes to 0-no to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. Chair Cavey thanked Ms. Gilda Pereira for her help in the preparation of the agenda and documents. The Board voted 5-yes to 0-no to adjourn..” (Motion: Gitto, 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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