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November 4, 2025
8 recorded votes, 2 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. The motion passed with 4 - yes 0 -no 1 - abstention.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Roberts made the motion as read by Chair Cavey, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed with 4 - yes 0 -no 1 - abstention..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Mokrisky)
Open the Remand Hearing
Mr. Carrara made the motion, seconded by Chair Cavey. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion, seconded by Chair Cavey. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Cavey)
Close the hearing
Mr. Carrara made the motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Mokrisky)
Maintain the designation "dangerous dog."
Chair Cavey made the motion to maintain the designation "dangerous dog." Vice Chair Roberts asked if proximity was a factor. Chair Cavey responded yes, as well as the bite. Vice Chair Roberts seconded the motion. Mr. Gitto objected to the motion. Mr. Carrara remarked if the Board changes the designation to "nuisance", the Board will have greater control. Atty. Chaplin added that training may be mandated under the designation, "nuisance." On the motion, the Board voted 3 - yes 2 - no.
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“Chair Cavey made the motion to maintain the designation "dangerous dog." Vice Chair Roberts asked if proximity was a factor. Chair Cavey responded yes, as well as the bite. Vice Chair Roberts seconded the motion. Mr. Gitto objected to the motion. Mr. Carrara remarked if the Board changes the designation to "nuisance", the Board will have greater control. Atty. Chaplin added that training may be mandated under the designation, "nuisance." On the motion, the Board voted 3 - yes 2 - no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Roberts)
Order the completion of the fencing to reasonable satisfaction of the Animal Control Officer
Mr. Cavey made the motion to order the completion of the fencing to reasonable satisfaction of the Animal Control Officer. Mr. Carrara suggested the fence be secured to the reasonable satisfaction of the Select Board. On the motion, the Board voted 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to order the completion of the fencing to reasonable satisfaction of the Animal Control Officer. Mr. Carrara suggested the fence be secured to the reasonable satisfaction of the Select Board. On the motion, the Board voted 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Cavey)
Support the Chair and the Vice Chair of the Energy and Sustainability Committee and their application for the MA Climate Leader Community Grant
Vice Chair Roberts made a motion that the Board support the Chair and the Vice Chair of the Energy and Sustainability Committee and their application for the MA Climate Leader Community Grant. Mr. Carrara seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Roberts made a motion that the Board support the Chair and the Vice Chair of the Energy and Sustainability Committee and their application for the MA Climate Leader Community Grant. Mr. Carrara seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Carrara)
Approve the Consent Agenda
Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Roberts)
Adjourn
Vice Chair Roberts made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair 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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