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September 30, 2024
20 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Stephen Cavey, Scott Carrara, Joseph Mokrisky, Debra Roberts, Louis Gitto
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes of September 17, 2024 as amended
Vice Chair Carrara made the motion to approve the minutes of September 17, 2024 as amended, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Carrara made the motion to approve the minutes of September 17, 2024 as amended, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Roberts)
Approve item b
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve item b., seconded by Vice Chair Carrara noting that financial data will be provided at the next meeting. On the motion, the Board voted 4 - yes I - no.
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve item b., seconded by Vice Chair Carrara noting that financial data will be provided at the next meeting. On the motion, the Board voted 4 - yes I - no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Carrara)
Approve
Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve, seconded by Vice Chair Carrara, The motion passed 5 - yes 0-no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve, seconded by Vice Chair Carrara, The motion passed 5 - yes 0-no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Carrara)
Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no vote. : , 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant- Close the Warrant (votes may be taken) Mr. Gitto noted his objection to Article 4, asking that the water and sewer rates be kept separate.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no vote. : , 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant- Close the Warrant (votes may be taken) Mr. Gitto noted his objection to Article 4, asking that the water and sewer rates be kept separate..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Roberts)
Insert Articles #1, #2 and #3 into the warrant
Chair Cavey asked for a motion to insert into the warrant Articles #1, #2 and #3. Mr. Gitto made the motion, seconded by Vice Chair Carrara, The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Chair Cavey asked for a motion to insert into the warrant Articles #1, #2 and #3. Mr. Gitto made the motion, seconded by Vice Chair Carrara, The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Carrara)
Insert Article #4 into the warrant
Ms. Roberts made the motion to insert Article #4 into the warrant, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The ) Board voted 3 - yes 2 - no.
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts made the motion to insert Article #4 into the warrant, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The ) Board voted 3 - yes 2 - no..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Mokrisky)
Insert Article #5
Vice Chair Carrara made the motion to insert Article #5, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no. :
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Carrara made the motion to insert Article #5, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no. :.” (Motion: Carrara, second: Mokrisky)
Deny insertion of Article #6 into the warrant
Vice Chair Carrara made the motion to deny insertion of Article #6 into the warrant, seconded by Mr. Gitto. On the motion to deny, the motion failed on a 2 -yes 3 - no. The motion failed.
The minutes give only the count (2-3), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Carrara made the motion to deny insertion of Article #6 into the warrant, seconded by Mr. Gitto. On the motion to deny, the motion failed on a 2 -yes 3 - no. The motion failed..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Gitto)
Insert Article #6 into the warrant
Ms. Roberts made the motion to insert Article #6 into the warrant, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 4 - yes I - no. :
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts made the motion to insert Article #6 into the warrant, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 4 - yes I - no. :.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Mokrisky)
Insert Articles #7, #8, #9, #10, #11 and #12
Mr. Gitto made the motion to insert Articles #7, #8, #9, #10, #11 and #12. Motion seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to insert Articles #7, #8, #9, #10, #11 and #12. Motion seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Roberts)
Insert Article #13
Mr. Gitto made the motion to insert Article #13. Motion seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to insert Article #13. Motion seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Mokrisky)
Insert Article #14
Mr. Gitto made the motion to insert Article #14, seconded by Vice Chair Carrara. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no,
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to insert Article #14, seconded by Vice Chair Carrara. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no,.” (Motion: Gitto, second: Carrara)
Insert Article #15 (petitioned article) into the warrant
Mr. Mokrisky made the } motion to insert Article #15 into the warrant, seconded by Vice Chair Carrara. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the } motion to insert Article #15 into the warrant, seconded by Vice Chair Carrara. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Carrara)
Authorize Town Counsel or the Town Manager to make clerical corrections to the warrant if needed
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to authorize Town Counsel or the Town Manager to make clerical corrections to the warrant if needed. Ms. Roberts seconded the motion. The Board voted to approve 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to authorize Town Counsel or the Town Manager to make clerical corrections to the warrant if needed. Ms. Roberts seconded the motion. The Board voted to approve 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Roberts)
Close the warrant
Vice Chair Carrara made the motion to close the warrant, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no, :
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Carrara made the motion to close the warrant, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no, :.” (Motion: Carrara, second: Mokrisky)
Set the date of November 18, 2024 for the Special Town Meeting
Mr. Gitto made the motion to set the date of November 18, 2024 for the Special Town Meeting, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to set the date of November 18, 2024 for the Special Town Meeting, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Roberts)
Open the hearing
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to open the hearing, seconded by Chair Cavey. The motion carried , 5 - yes 0 - no. ! Chair Cavey commented that the plumber had found no leaks, and the report confirmed heavy usage at specific times.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to open the hearing, seconded by Chair Cavey. The motion carried , 5 - yes 0 - no. ! Chair Cavey commented that the plumber had found no leaks, and the report confirmed heavy usage at specific times..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Cavey)
Close the hearing
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to close the hearing, seconded by Chair Cavey. The motion carried , 5 -yes 0 -no.,
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to close the hearing, seconded by Chair Cavey. The motion carried , 5 -yes 0 -no.,.” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Cavey)
Waive all penalties and interest and that the amount be credited to the account
Chair Cavey made the motion to waive all penalties and interest and that the amount be credited to the account. Ms. Roberts seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Chair Cavey made the motion to waive all penalties and interest and that the amount be credited to the account. Ms. Roberts seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Roberts)
Enter Executive Session
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to enter Executive Session, seconded by Vice Chair Carrara. The 2 motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to enter Executive Session, seconded by Vice Chair Carrara. The 2 motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, 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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