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October 21, 2025
19 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Stephen Cavey, Debra Roberts, Joseph Mokrisky, Scott Carrara, Louis Gitto
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter executive session
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to enter executive session, seconded by Mr. Carrara. On a roll vote the motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to enter executive session, seconded by Mr. Carrara. On a roll vote the motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Carrara)
Approve item a. of the consent agenda
Vice Chair Roberts made the motion to approve item a. of the consent agenda, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Roberts made the motion to approve item a. of the consent agenda, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Mokrisky)
Approve item b. of the consent agenda
Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve item b. of the consent agenda, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve item b. of the consent agenda, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Roberts)
Approve item c. of the consent agenda
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve item c. of the consent agenda, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve item c. of the consent agenda, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Roberts)
Approve the amendment
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve the amendment, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no. - On page 4- under the heading "Employee Driving Record" add the language "Jn the event an employee's driving status has changed, they are expected to self-report to the Human Resources Department by email no more than 5 days following the change in the driver's license status".
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve the amendment, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no. - On page 4- under the heading "Employee Driving Record" add the language "Jn the event an employee's driving status has changed, they are expected to self-report to the Human Resources Department by email no more than 5 days following the change in the driver's license status"..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Roberts)
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve the amendment, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion carried 5- yesQ-no. - On page 5 under the heading "Assignment of Municipal Vehicles" add the bullet point "Employees assigned take home vehicles are expected to provide safe housing".
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve the amendment, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion carried 5- yesQ-no. - On page 5 under the heading "Assignment of Municipal Vehicles" add the bullet point "Employees assigned take home vehicles are expected to provide safe housing"..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Carrara)
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve the amendment, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no. - On page 6 under the heading "Rules and Responsibilities" remove the bullet point "Individuals assigned a Municipal Vehicle with commuting privileges may take "incidental personal uses" such as at a grocery store or going to the bank, on his/her way home, , but only if the step does not add mileage to the trip".
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve the amendment, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no. - On page 6 under the heading "Rules and Responsibilities" remove the bullet point "Individuals assigned a Municipal Vehicle with commuting privileges may take "incidental personal uses" such as at a grocery store or going to the bank, on his/her way home, , but only if the step does not add mileage to the trip"..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Carrara)
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve the amendment, seconded by Mr. Carrara. Vice Chair Roberts asked for an explanation as to rationale, noting that this seemed to be a reasonable request. Town Manager Calter recalled several incidents with considerable damage involving employees making stop. Vice Chair Roberts accepted the amendment. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no. - On page 8 under the heading "Rules and Responsibilities" add the bullet point "No Town vehicle shall be altered in any way without the expressed written consent of the Town Manager'.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve the amendment, seconded by Mr. Carrara. Vice Chair Roberts asked for an explanation as to rationale, noting that this seemed to be a reasonable request. Town Manager Calter recalled several incidents with considerable damage involving employees making stop. Vice Chair Roberts accepted the amendment. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no. - On page 8 under the heading "Rules and Responsibilities" add the bullet point "No Town vehicle shall be altered in any way without the expressed written consent of the Town Manager'..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Carrara)
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve the amendment, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no. - On page 10 under the heading "Special Circumstances" add the language "Exemptions recommended by the Town Manager must be approved by and authorized by the Chair and Vice Chair of the Select Board" Mr. Carrara suggested additional language be added "and a copy of said exemption provided to the Board'.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve the amendment, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no. - On page 10 under the heading "Special Circumstances" add the language "Exemptions recommended by the Town Manager must be approved by and authorized by the Chair and Vice Chair of the Select Board" Mr. Carrara suggested additional language be added "and a copy of said exemption provided to the Board'..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Carrara)
Approve the amendment, including the added language suggested
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve the amendment, including the added language suggested by Mr. Carrara. Mr. Carrara seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no. - On page 12- "Attachment A" the addition of signature and date lines for the Chair and the Vice Chair of the Board.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve the amendment, including the added language suggested by Mr. Carrara. Mr. Carrara seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no. - On page 12- "Attachment A" the addition of signature and date lines for the Chair and the Vice Chair of the Board..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Carrara)
Approve the amendment
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve the amendment, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve the amendment, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Carrara)
Amend the title on page 1 to read "Town of Stoughton Select Board - Vehicle Use Policy
Mr. Carrara made a motion to amend the title on page 1 to read "Town of Stoughton Select Board - Vehicle Use Policy". Motion seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made a motion to amend the title on page 1 to read "Town of Stoughton Select Board - Vehicle Use Policy". Motion seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Mokrisky)
Adopt the policy as amended
Mr. Carrara made the motion to adopt the policy as amended, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to adopt the policy as amended, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Mokrisky)
Approve
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Roberts)
Approve the amendment
Motion made by Mr. Mokrisky to approve the amendment, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no. - On the first page, to add the bullet point "While applications for a Memorial Square dedication will be considered upon the passing of a Veteran, the application may be submitted at any time".
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Mokrisky to approve the amendment, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no. - On the first page, to add the bullet point "While applications for a Memorial Square dedication will be considered upon the passing of a Veteran, the application may be submitted at any time"..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Carrara)
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve the amendment, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve the amendment, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Roberts)
Vice Chair Roberts made the motion to approve the amendment, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Roberts made the motion to approve the amendment, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Mokrisky)
Adopt the policy as amended
Vice Chair Roberts made the motion to adopt the policy as amended, seconded by MrCarrara. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Roberts made the motion to adopt the policy as amended, seconded by MrCarrara. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Carrara)
Adjourn
Vice Roberts made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 -no.
From the minutes
“Vice Roberts made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 -no..” (Motion: Roberts, 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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