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January 13, 2026
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Stephen Cavey, Debra Roberts, Louis Gitto
Absent: Joseph Mokrisky, Scott Carrara
Every vote, in order
Approve the draft response provided by Town Counsel
Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve the draft response provided by Town Counsel, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. Regarding the complaint, Mr. Gitto questioned whether it would be a good idea to provide for public comment on license renewals and suggested publishing a list of businesses seeking renewals for members of the public to provide input. Chair Cavey stated that this could be added to the process if the Board wishes. On the vote, the motion passed 3 yes to 0- no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve the draft response provided by Town Counsel, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. Regarding the complaint, Mr. Gitto questioned whether it would be a good idea to provide for public comment on license renewals and suggested publishing a list of businesses seeking renewals for members of the public to provide input. Chair Cavey stated that this could be added to the process if the Board wishes. On the vote, the motion passed 3 yes to 0- no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Roberts)
Insert Articles 1, 2, and 3 into the Warrant in the order in which they were presented
Vice Chair Roberts made the motion to insert Articles 1, 2, and 3 into the Warrant in the order in which they were presented. Mr. Gitto seconded the motion. On roll call vote, the motion passed 3 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Roberts made the motion to insert Articles 1, 2, and 3 into the Warrant in the order in which they were presented. Mr. Gitto seconded the motion. On roll call vote, the motion passed 3 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Gitto)
Authorize Town Counsel and appropriate Town staff to make necessary clerical, typographical or editorial (but not substantive) changes as may be necessary
Vice Chair Roberts made the motion to authorize Town Counsel and appropriate Town staff to make necessary clerical, typographical or editorial (but not substantive) changes as may be necessary. Mr. Gitto seconded the motion. On roll call vote, the motion passed 3 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Roberts made the motion to authorize Town Counsel and appropriate Town staff to make necessary clerical, typographical or editorial (but not substantive) changes as may be necessary. Mr. Gitto seconded the motion. On roll call vote, the motion passed 3 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Gitto)
Close the warrant
Vice Chair Roberts made the motion to close the warrant, seconded by Mr. Gitto. On roll call vote, the motion passed 3 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Roberts made the motion to close the warrant, seconded by Mr. Gitto. On roll call vote, the motion passed 3 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Gitto)
Authorize and instruct appropriate Town staff to post the Warrant in accordance with State law and the Town Charter
Vice Chair Roberts made the motion to authorize and instruct appropriate Town staff to post the Warrant in accordance with State law and the Town Charter. Motion seconded by Mr. Gitto. On roll call vote, the motion passed 3 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Roberts made the motion to authorize and instruct appropriate Town staff to post the Warrant in accordance with State law and the Town Charter. Motion seconded by Mr. Gitto. On roll call vote, the motion passed 3 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Gitto)
Set the date of the Special Town Meeting for March 2, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. as per the Charter
Vice Chair Roberts made the motion to set the date of the Special Town Meeting for March 2, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. as per the Charter. Motion seconded by Mr. Gitto. On roll call vote, the motion passed 3 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Roberts made the motion to set the date of the Special Town Meeting for March 2, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. as per the Charter. Motion seconded by Mr. Gitto. On roll call vote, the motion passed 3 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Gitto)
Adjourn
Vice Chair Roberts made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Gitto. On roll call vote, the motion passed 3 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Roberts made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Gitto. On roll call vote, the motion passed 3 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Gitto)
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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