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February 18, 2026
12 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
Open the public hearing
Vice Chair Roberts made the motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Roberts made the motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Carrara)
Mr. Carrara so moved
Mr. Carrara so moved, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara so moved, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Roberts)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Carrara made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Roberts)
Reaffirm the establishment of the cultural council
Vice Chair Roberts made the motion to reaffirm the establishment of the cultural council, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Roberts made the motion to reaffirm the establishment of the cultural council, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Mokrisky)
Nominate Ms. Martin for the position of Library Trustee
Vice Chair Roberts nominated Ms. Martin for the position of Library Trustee. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Roberts nominated Ms. Martin for the position of Library Trustee. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Roberts)
Nominate Ms. Jacques and Mr. Minsko to the 300" Anniversary Committee
Chair Roberts nominated Ms. Jacques and Mr. Minsko to the 300" Anniversary Committee. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Chair Roberts nominated Ms. Jacques and Mr. Minsko to the 300" Anniversary Committee. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Roberts)
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 passed 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 passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Roberts)
Amend the minutes of January 20, 2026 as approved
Chair Cavey made the motion to amend the minutes of January 20, 2026 Select Board Open Session Wednesday, February 18, 2026 7:00PM as approved by Mr. Carrara. Motion seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Chair Cavey made the motion to amend the minutes of January 20, 2026 Select Board Open Session Wednesday, February 18, 2026 7:00PM as approved by Mr. Carrara. Motion seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Roberts)
Approve the minutes of January 20, 2026 and January 29, 2026
Vice Chair Roberts made the motion to approve the minutes of January 20, 2026 and January 29, 2026, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 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 to approve the minutes of January 20, 2026 and January 29, 2026, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 4 - yes 0 - no 1 - abstention..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Mokrisky)
Approve the agreement upon the addition of language indicating that the area where the sign is to be located, should be properly landscaped
Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve the agreement upon the addition of language indicating that the area where the sign is to be located, should be properly landscaped. Motion seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve the agreement upon the addition of language indicating that the area where the sign is to be located, should be properly landscaped. Motion seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Mokrisky)
Adopt the Housing Production Plan and to add language authorizing Town staff and/or Town Counsel to make appropriate edits
Mr. Gitto made the motion to adopt the Housing Production Plan and to add language authorizing Town staff and/or Town Counsel to make appropriate edits. Mr. Carrara seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to adopt the Housing Production Plan and to add language authorizing Town staff and/or Town Counsel to make appropriate edits. Mr. Carrara seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Carrara)
Adjourn
Mr. Carrara made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Carrara, 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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