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June 18, 2024
27 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Part of this meeting was a joint session with the Stoughton Redevelopment Authority; the Authority’s own votes are not shown.
Present: Stephen Cavey, Scott Carrara, Joseph Mokrisky, Debra Roberts, Louis Gitto
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Table a
Mr. Carrara made the motion to table a. Approval of Open Session Minutes Meeting of June 4, 2024. Motion seconded by Ms. Roberts. Motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to table a. Approval of Open Session Minutes Meeting of June 4, 2024. Motion seconded by Ms. Roberts. Motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Roberts)
Approve the extension
Ms. Roberts made the motion to approve the extension, seconded by Vice Chair Carrara. The motion to passed 5 - yes 0 - no, c.
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts made the motion to approve the extension, seconded by Vice Chair Carrara. The motion to passed 5 - yes 0 - no, c..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Carrara)
Carried 5 -yes 0 -no
The motion carried 5 -yes 0 -no.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
Table to a future meeting
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to table to a future meeting. Motion seconded by Ms. Roberts. The Board voted 5- yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to table to a future meeting. Motion seconded by Ms. Roberts. The Board voted 5- yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Roberts)
Appoint Ms. Lyons to the Stoughton Redevelopment Authority until April 2025 (joint vote with the Authority)
Mr. Peter Buckley nominated Ms. Lyons to the Stoughton Redevelopment Authority, term to continue until April 2025. On the motion, the Board voted 5 - yes 3 - no.
Joint vote with the Redevelopment Authority to fill its vacancy; the minutes give only the combined count for both boards (5 yes, 3 no), so the Select Board members’ votes are not known.
From the minutes
“Mr. Peter Buckley nominated Ms. Lyons to the Stoughton Redevelopment Authority, term to continue until April 2025. On the motion, the Board voted 5 - yes 3 - no..”
Open the public hearing
Chair Cavey made the motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Chair Cavey made the motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Roberts)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Roberts. Motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Roberts. Motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Roberts)
Approve
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion carried 5 - yes to 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion carried 5 - yes to 0 - no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Roberts)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Roberts. Motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Roberts. Motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Roberts)
Approve the applications
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve the applications, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes to 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve the applications, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes to 0 - no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Roberts)
Nominate Ms. Teal to continue
Ms. Roberts nominated Ms. Teal to continue. The Board voted to approve 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts nominated Ms. Teal to continue. The Board voted to approve 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Roberts)
Nominate Ms. Maderer and Ms. Odunze to the 3-year terms, and Mr. Lindwall to the 2-year term
Vice Chair Carrara nominated Ms. Maderer and Ms. Odunze to the 3-year terms, and Mr. Lindwall to the 2-year term. The Board voted to approve 5- yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Carrara nominated Ms. Maderer and Ms. Odunze to the 3-year terms, and Mr. Lindwall to the 2-year term. The Board voted to approve 5- yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Carrara)
Nominate Mr. Barrett to a 3 - year term
Mr. Mokrisky nominated Mr. Barrett to a 3 - year term. The Board voted to approve 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky nominated Mr. Barrett to a 3 - year term. The Board voted to approve 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Mokrisky)
Nominate Mr. Joseph as Constable
Mr. Gitto nominated Mr. Joseph as Constable. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto nominated Mr. Joseph as Constable. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Gitto)
Review the policy regarding Constables
Ms. Roberts made the motion to review the policy regarding Constables, seconded by Mr. Gitto seconded. The Board voted 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts made the motion to review the policy regarding Constables, seconded by Mr. Gitto seconded. The Board voted 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Gitto)
Nominate Ms. Civil and Ms. Cochran to the Energy and Sustainability Committee
Ms. Roberts nominated Ms. Civil and Ms. Cochran to the Energy and Sustainability Committee. The Board voted 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts nominated Ms. Civil and Ms. Cochran to the Energy and Sustainability Committee. The Board voted 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Roberts)
Nominate for re-appointment Mr. Bates and Mr. Mullen
Ms. Roberts nominated for re-appointment Mr. Bates and Mr. Mullen. The Board voted to approve 5 - yes 0 - no Zoning Board of Appeals - One Vacancy 5-year term Gary Ilacqua (incumbent) and Emiel Barbosa Chair Cavey announce the Daniel Pessia had resigned after the advertisement had been published, therefore the is an additional unexpired 2-year term vacancy.
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts nominated for re-appointment Mr. Bates and Mr. Mullen. The Board voted to approve 5 - yes 0 - no Zoning Board of Appeals - One Vacancy 5-year term Gary Ilacqua (incumbent) and Emiel Barbosa Chair Cavey announce the Daniel Pessia had resigned after the advertisement had been published, therefore the is an additional unexpired 2-year term vacancy..” (Motion: Roberts)
Nominate Brian Butler for the 2-year unexpired term and Vice Chair Carrara nominated Ms. Desberg and Ms. Walsh for the 3-year terms
Ms. Roberts nominated Brian Butler for the 2-year unexpired term and Vice Chair Carrara nominated Ms. Desberg and Ms. Walsh for the 3-year terms. The Board voted 5 - yes 0 - no.
Ms. Roberts nominated Brian Butler and Vice Chair Carrara nominated Ms. Desberg and Ms. Walsh; one vote was taken on all three. The motion was made by Ms. Roberts, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts nominated Brian Butler for the 2-year unexpired term and Vice Chair Carrara nominated Ms. Desberg and Ms. Walsh for the 3-year terms. The Board voted 5 - yes 0 - no..”
Appoint Ms. Sewcyk as a Library Trustee
Ms. Roberts nominated Mr. West and Ms. Sewcyk. Vice Chair Carrara nominated Mr. Levensohn. On the nominations, the Board voted Ms. Sewcyk 5 -yes 0 - no;
Ms. Roberts nominated Mr. West and Ms. Sewcyk; Vice Chair Carrara nominated Mr. Levensohn; the board voted on each nominee. The motion was made by Ms. Roberts, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts nominated Mr. West and Ms. Sewcyk. Vice Chair Carrara nominated Mr. Levensohn. On the nominations, the Board voted Ms. Sewcyk 5 -yes 0 - no;.”
Appoint Mr. West as a Library Trustee
Mr. West 2 - yes 3 - no
Ms. Roberts nominated Mr. West; the board voted on each nominee. The minutes give only the count (2-3), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“Mr. West 2 - yes 3 - no.” (Motion: Roberts)
Appoint Harvey Levensohn as a Library Trustee
Mr. Levensohn 4 - yes 1 - no.
Vice Chair Carrara nominated Mr. Levensohn; the board voted on each nominee. The minutes give only the count (4-1), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“Mr. Levensohn 4 - yes 1 - no..” (Motion: Carrara)
Nominate Mr. Fox and Mr. Perry for 3-year terms on the Open Space Committee
Mr. Carrara nominated Mr. Fox and Mr. Perry for 3-year terms on the Open Space Committee. The Board approved 5 - yes to 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara nominated Mr. Fox and Mr. Perry for 3-year terms on the Open Space Committee. The Board approved 5 - yes to 0 - no..” (Motion: Carrara)
Nominate Mr. Mallen for a 3-year term on the Open Space Committee
Ms. Roberts nominated Mr. Mallen for a 3-year term on the Open Space Committee. The Board approved 5 - yes 0 - no vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts nominated Mr. Mallen for a 3-year term on the Open Space Committee. The Board approved 5 - yes 0 - no vote..” (Motion: Roberts)
Nominate Ms. Civil and Ms. Odunze to the Stoughton Equal Opportunity Committee
Ms. Roberts nominated Ms. Civil and Ms. Odunze to the Stoughton Equal Opportunity Committee. The Board voted 5 - yes 0 - no to approve.
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts nominated Ms. Civil and Ms. Odunze to the Stoughton Equal Opportunity Committee. The Board voted 5 - yes 0 - no to approve..” (Motion: Roberts)
Nominate Ms. Tapper for the 3-year term, Ms. Shemtov and Mr. West for the 1-year term on the Cultural Council
Ms. Roberts nominated Ms. Tapper for the 3-year term, Ms. Shemtov and Mr. West for the 1-year term on the Cultural Council. The Board voted to approve 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts nominated Ms. Tapper for the 3-year term, Ms. Shemtov and Mr. West for the 1-year term on the Cultural Council. The Board voted to approve 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Roberts)
Appoint Jay Mallen as a Zoning Board of Appeals alternate (1-year term)
Mr. Jay Mallen volunteered to serve as an alternate on the Zoning Board of appeals for a 1-year term. He was nominated by Ms. Roberts. The Board voted 5 - yes to 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jay Mallen volunteered to serve as an alternate on the Zoning Board of appeals for a 1-year term. He was nominated by Ms. Roberts. The Board voted 5 - yes to 0 - no..” (Motion: Roberts)
Enter the executive session
Ms. Roberts made the motion to enter the executive session, seconded by Chair Cavey. Motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts made the motion to enter the executive session, seconded by Chair Cavey. Motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Roberts, 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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