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January 7, 2025
17 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Stephen Cavey, Scott Carrara, Joseph Mokrisky, Debra Roberts, Louis Gitto
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the hearing
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to open the hearing, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to open the hearing, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Roberts)
That, in accordance with G.L.c. 83, section 16, and Article C3-3(h) of the Town Charter, and any other applicable authority, the Board, acting as the Sewer Commissioners of the Town, vote to keep
Chair Cavey, made a motion that, in accordance with G.L.c. 83, section 16, and Article C3-3(h) of the Town Charter, and any other applicable authority, the Board, acting as the Sewer Commissioners of the Town, vote to keep the sewer rates as is for FY26. Minimum charge per quarter $94.68, per 100 cubic feet per quarter $12.53 and that all other fees and charges remain the same. Motion seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Chair Cavey, made a motion that, in accordance with G.L.c. 83, section 16, and Article C3-3(h) of the Town Charter, and any other applicable authority, the Board, acting as the Sewer Commissioners of the Town, vote to keep the sewer rates as is for FY26. Minimum charge per quarter $94.68, per 100 cubic feet per quarter $12.53 and that all other fees and charges remain the same. Motion seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Mokrisky)
That, in accordance with G.L.c. 41, section 69B, and Article C3-3(h) of the Town Charter and Chapter 188-4 of the Town's Bylaws, and any other applicable authority, the Board, acting as the Water
Chair Cavey, made a motion that, in accordance with G.L.c. 41, section 69B, and Article C3-3(h) of the Town Charter and Chapter 188-4 of the Town's Bylaws, and any other applicable authority, the Board, acting as the Water Commissioners of the Town, vote to keep the water rates as is for FY26. Per 0-2600 cubic feet per quarter $5.21; 2601-5900 cubic feet per quarter $7.68; over 5901 cubic feet per quarter $10.64 and that all other fees and charges remain the same. Motion seconded by Mr. Gitto. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Chair Cavey, made a motion that, in accordance with G.L.c. 41, section 69B, and Article C3-3(h) of the Town Charter and Chapter 188-4 of the Town's Bylaws, and any other applicable authority, the Board, acting as the Water Commissioners of the Town, vote to keep the water rates as is for FY26. Per 0-2600 cubic feet per quarter $5.21; 2601-5900 cubic feet per quarter $7.68; over 5901 cubic feet per quarter $10.64 and that all other fees and charges remain the same. Motion seconded by Mr. Gitto. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Gitto)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Roberts)
Nominate Ms. Kowalczykowski to be Stoughton Town Clerk
Mr. Mokrisky nominated Ms. Kowalczykowski to be Stoughton Town Clerk, seconded by Ms. Roberts. Ms. Roberts mentioned that DEI is important but also it is important to retain employees for effective growth. She asked the Town Manager if there were contingency plans in place, given the fact that he announced that the HR Director, the Finance Director and himself may be retiring within the next 3 to 5 years. Town Manager Calter responded that Ms. Kowalczykowski has committed to 4 years or more. The Assistant Town Clerk is being trained and prepared. Ms. Roberts asked if the salary offered matched the level of experience. Vice Chair Carrara cautioned that the position is non-union. Chair Cavey pointed out that this discussion is not on the agenda and suggested further discussion in executive session. Town Manager Calter added context, noting that the candidate had to be persuaded to take the position and would not take the position until there had been a proper recruitment process. Town Manager Calter rebutted negative Facebook intimations that the appointment had been a "bag job." The Board voted 4 - yes 0 - no | - abstention to appoint Ms. Rogeria Medeiros- Kowalczykowski to the position of Stoughton Town Clerk.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky nominated Ms. Kowalczykowski to be Stoughton Town Clerk, seconded by Ms. Roberts. Ms. Roberts mentioned that DEI is important but also it is important to retain employees for effective growth. She asked the Town Manager if there were contingency plans in place, given the fact that he announced that the HR Director, the Finance Director and himself may be retiring within the next 3 to 5 years. Town Manager Calter responded that Ms. Kowalczykowski has committed to 4 years or more. The Assistant Town Clerk is being trained and prepared. Ms. Roberts asked if the salary offered matched the level of experience. Vice Chair Carrara cautioned that the position is non-union. Chair Cavey pointed out that this discussion is not on the agenda and suggested further discussion in executive session. Town Manager Calter added context, noting that the candidate had to be persuaded to take the position and would not take the position until there had been a proper recruitment process. Town Manager Calter rebutted negative Facebook intimations that the appointment had been a "bag job." The Board voted 4 - yes 0 - no | - abstention to appoint Ms. Rogeria Medeiros- Kowalczykowski to the position of Stoughton Town Clerk..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Roberts)
Open the public hearing
Mr. Gitto made the motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no vote..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Roberts)
Close the public hearing
Chair Cavey made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Chair Cavey made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Roberts)
Approve the application
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve the application, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion passed 5- yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve the application, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion passed 5- yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Roberts)
Open the public hearing
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Roberts)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Roberts)
Approve the application
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve the application, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve the application, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Roberts)
Open the hearing
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to open the hearing, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to open the hearing, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Roberts)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Roberts)
Approve the application
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve the application, seconded by Mr. Gitto. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve the application, seconded by Mr. Gitto. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Gitto)
Approve items a.,b.,c.,d. and f. of the Consent Agenda
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve items a.,b.,c.,d. and f. of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Vice Chair Carrara. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve items a.,b.,c.,d. and f. of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Vice Chair Carrara. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Carrara)
Approve
Mr. Mokrisky offered the motion to approve, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The Board voted 4 - yes 1 - no.
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky offered the motion to approve, seconded by Ms. Roberts. The Board voted 4 - yes 1 - no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Roberts)
Adjourn
Mr. Gitto made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Vice Chair Carrara. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Vice Chair Carrara. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Gitto, 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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