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September 9, 2025
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Stephen Cavey, Debra Roberts, Joseph Mokrisky, Scott Carrara, Louis Gitto
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
As read
Vice Chair Roberts made the motion as read by Chair Cavey, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. On the Board approved 5-yes to 0-no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Roberts made the motion as read by Chair Cavey, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. On the Board approved 5-yes to 0-no..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Mokrisky)
Authorize the Treasurer to enter into the following estimated Debt Exclusion repayment plan for the Town of Stoughton for the period of 20 years at 4%
Vice Chair Roberts made a motion that the Select Board authorize the Treasurer to enter into the following estimated Debt Exclusion repayment plan for the Town of Stoughton for the period of 20 years at 4%, Mr. Gitto seconded the motion. The Board voted 4 - yes | - no, Public Hearing: Pursuant to G.L.c.
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Roberts made a motion that the Select Board authorize the Treasurer to enter into the following estimated Debt Exclusion repayment plan for the Town of Stoughton for the period of 20 years at 4%, Mr. Gitto seconded the motion. The Board voted 4 - yes | - no, Public Hearing: Pursuant to G.L.c..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Gitto)
Open the public hearing
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The Board : voted 5 - yes 0 - no. : Mr. Tisdelle referenced letters from the Building Commissioner and the Fire Department.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The Board : voted 5 - yes 0 - no. : Mr. Tisdelle referenced letters from the Building Commissioner and the Fire Department..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Carrara)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Carrara made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no, ;
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no, ;.” (Motion: Carrara, second: Mokrisky)
Authorize the Town Manager to issue the written notice and the building be razed
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to authorize the Town Manager to issue the written notice and the building be razed. Motion seconded by Mr. Gitto. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no, 2025 Fall Town Meeting Articles Chair Cavey asked if Board members had questions.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to authorize the Town Manager to issue the written notice and the building be razed. Motion seconded by Mr. Gitto. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no, 2025 Fall Town Meeting Articles Chair Cavey asked if Board members had questions..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Gitto)
Insert Article 20 into the warrant
Mr. Gitto made the motion to insert Article 20 into the warrant, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to insert Article 20 into the warrant, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Roberts)
Insert the articles 1 - 20 and adjust the numbering 1-11; 13-20 to be re-numbered 12-19
Mr. Gitto made the motion to insert the articles 1 - 20 and adjust the numbering 1-11; 13-20 to be re-numbered 12-19. Vice Chair Roberts seconded the motion, The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to insert the articles 1 - 20 and adjust the numbering 1-11; 13-20 to be re-numbered 12-19. Vice Chair Roberts seconded the motion, The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Roberts)
Authorize Town Counsel and appropriate Town staff to make clerical, typographical or editorial (but not substantive) changes as may be necessary
Mr. Gitto made the motion to authorize Town Counsel and appropriate Town staff to make clerical, typographical or editorial (but not substantive) changes as may be necessary, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to authorize Town Counsel and appropriate Town staff to make clerical, typographical or editorial (but not substantive) changes as may be necessary, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Roberts)
Close the warrant
Mr. Gitto made the motion to close the warrant, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to close the warrant, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Carrara)
Authorize and instruct appropriate Town staff to post the warrant in } accordance with State law and the Town Charter and to set the date for the Special Town Meeting to begin on October 27, 2025
Mr. Gitto made the motion to authorize and instruct appropriate Town staff to post the warrant in } accordance with State law and the Town Charter and to set the date for the Special Town Meeting to begin on October 27, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The : motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to authorize and instruct appropriate Town staff to post the warrant in } accordance with State law and the Town Charter and to set the date for the Special Town Meeting to begin on October 27, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The : motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Mokrisky)
Adjourn
Mr. Gitto made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Roberts)
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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