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April 28, 2026
9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Joseph Mokrisky, Debra Roberts, Stephen Cavey, Scott Carrara, Lori Jacques
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve and adopt the votes of the Board as prepared by Town Counsel to the Town and presented to this meeting, which votes, among other things, approve the issuance of the bonds to the
Vice Chair Roberts moved to approve and adopt the votes of the Board as prepared by Town Counsel to the Town and presented to this meeting, which votes, among other things, approve the issuance of the bonds to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority; to approve the terms of related Loan Agreement and Financial Assistance Agreement, authorize the Treasurer to determine the terms of such bonds, and approve and confirm all actions taken to date to carry out the related project and its financing. The formal terms of the votes prepared by Bond Counsel to the Town and approved by this motion shall be incorporated in the minutes of this meeting. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, the Board voted 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Roberts moved to approve and adopt the votes of the Board as prepared by Town Counsel to the Town and presented to this meeting, which votes, among other things, approve the issuance of the bonds to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority; to approve the terms of related Loan Agreement and Financial Assistance Agreement, authorize the Treasurer to determine the terms of such bonds, and approve and confirm all actions taken to date to carry out the related project and its financing. The formal terms of the votes prepared by Bond Counsel to the Town and approved by this motion shall be incorporated in the minutes of this meeting. Mr. Cavey seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, the Board voted 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Cavey)
Nominated Ms. Ellen Lash to the OCES Board as the Town of Stoughton representative
Mr. Carrara made the motion to nominated Ms. Ellen Lash to the OCES Board as the Town of Stoughton representative, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. On a roll call vote, the Board voted 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to nominated Ms. Ellen Lash to the OCES Board as the Town of Stoughton representative, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. On a roll call vote, the Board voted 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Roberts)
Open the public hearing
Vice Chair Roberts made the motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Roberts made the motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Cavey)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Carrara moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The Board voted 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The Board voted 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Roberts)
Grant the Class II License to Black and White Auto, LLC at 2 Canton Street, for office use only and strike the word "leasing" from the lease agreement
Mr. Carrara made the motion to grant the Class II License to Black and White Auto, LLC at 2 Canton Street, for office use only and strike the word "leasing" from the lease agreement. Vice Chair Roberts seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to grant the Class II License to Black and White Auto, LLC at 2 Canton Street, for office use only and strike the word "leasing" from the lease agreement. Vice Chair Roberts seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Roberts)
Designated the first authorized signor Chair Mokrisky, the second designated signor Vice Chair Roberts and thereafter any other member of the Board as the single signatory for the Warrant
Mr. Cavey made the motion to designated the first authorized signor Chair Mokrisky, the second designated signor Vice Chair Roberts and thereafter any other member of the Board as the single signatory for the Warrant. Vice Chair Roberts seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to designated the first authorized signor Chair Mokrisky, the second designated signor Vice Chair Roberts and thereafter any other member of the Board as the single signatory for the Warrant. Vice Chair Roberts seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Roberts)
Approve items a. and b. of the Consent Agenda (April 9 and 14, 2026 minutes; June 13 block party)
Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve items a., b., and c. of the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Roberts and passed with a vote of 5 - yes 0 - no on items a. and b. and with a vote of 4 - yes 0 - no 1 - abstention on item c.
One motion covered items a., b. and c.; the minutes give a separate count for item c., so it is shown as its own vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve items a., b., and c. of the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Roberts and passed with a vote of 5 - yes 0 - no on items a. and b. and with a vote of 4 - yes 0 - no 1 - abstention on item c..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Roberts)
Approve item c. of the Consent Agenda (wetland and buffer zone restoration, 489 Highland Street)
Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve items a., b., and c. of the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Roberts and passed with a vote of 5 - yes 0 - no on items a. and b. and with a vote of 4 - yes 0 - no 1 - abstention on item c.
The minutes give 4 yes, 0 no, 1 abstention on item c. but do not say who abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve items a., b., and c. of the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Roberts and passed with a vote of 5 - yes 0 - no on items a. and b. and with a vote of 4 - yes 0 - no 1 - abstention on item c..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Roberts)
Adjourn
Mr. Cavey made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Cavey, 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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