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May 26, 2026
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Joseph Mokrisky, Debra Roberts, Stephen Cavey, Scott Carrara, Lori Jacques
Absent: None
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In accordance with M.G.L.c.54, Section 24 and Charter Section C8- 3, that the Board establish the following polling places for each Precinct for the Town elections: - Precinct 1: Robert G
Mr. Cavey made the motion in accordance with M.G.L.c.54, Section 24 and Charter Section C8- 3, that the Board establish the following polling places for each Precinct for the Town elections: - Precinct 1: Robert G. O'Donnell Middle School - 211 Cushing Street - Precinct 2 & 2A: Robert G. O'Donnell Middle School - 211 Cushing Street - Precinct 3: Robert G. O'Donnell Middle School - 211 Cushing Street - Precinct 4 & 4A: Robert G. O'Donnell Middle School - 211 Cushing Street - Precinct 5 & 5A: Robert G. O'Donnell Middle School - 211 Cushing Street - Precinct 6: Robert G. O'Donnell Middle School - 211 Cushing Street - Precinct 7: Robert G. O'Donnell Middle School - 211 Cushing Street - Precinct 8 & 8A: Robert G. O'Donnell Middle School - ot Cushing Street And further to authorize and instruct the Town Manager to forthwith post a printed description of that polling place in at least three public places in each Precinct, to give notice by mail to each residence of one or more registered voters therein, and to give further notice thereof as may be necessary and appropriate. Vice Chair Roberts seconded the motion. In response to the motion, Mr. Carrara stated that this practice had been done in other Towns and expressed his agreement. Vice Chair Roberts added that she had been involved in the discussion from the beginning and she was glad to see that the change moving forward. Ms. J acques stated that she believes the change will improve low voter turnout. Chair Mokrisky asked for a
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion in accordance with M.G.L.c.54, Section 24 and Charter Section C8- 3, that the Board establish the following polling places for each Precinct for the Town elections: - Precinct 1: Robert G. O'Donnell Middle School - 211 Cushing Street - Precinct 2 & 2A: Robert G. O'Donnell Middle School - 211 Cushing Street - Precinct 3: Robert G. O'Donnell Middle School - 211 Cushing Street - Precinct 4 & 4A: Robert G. O'Donnell Middle School - 211 Cushing Street - Precinct 5 & 5A: Robert G. O'Donnell Middle School - 211 Cushing Street - Precinct 6: Robert G. O'Donnell Middle School - 211 Cushing Street - Precinct 7: Robert G. O'Donnell Middle School - 211 Cushing Street - Precinct 8 & 8A: Robert G. O'Donnell Middle School - ot Cushing Street And further to authorize and instruct the Town Manager to forthwith post a printed description of that polling place in at least three public places in each Precinct, to give notice by mail to each residence of one or more registered voters therein, and to give further notice thereof as may be necessary and appropriate. Vice Chair Roberts seconded the motion. In response to the motion, Mr. Carrara stated that this practice had been done in other Towns and expressed his agreement. Vice Chair Roberts added that she had been involved in the discussion from the beginning and she was glad to see that the change moving forward. Ms. J acques stated that she believes the change will improve low voter turnout. Chair Mokrisky asked for a plan showing residents how to access the area of the school, with attention to handicapped ramps. Town Manager Calter stated that the Superintendent of Schools announced that school staff would park elsewhere for the day, to facilitate voter parking. Mr. Cavey noted that approval of the motion would make the change effective as of September 1". On a roll call vote, the Board voted 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Roberts)
Open the public hearing
Mr. Cavey made the motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The Board approved 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The Board approved 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Carrara made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The Board approved 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Cavey. The Board approved 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Cavey)
Approve the applications
Chair Mokrisky made the motion to approve the applications, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Chair Mokrisky made the motion to approve the applications, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Carrara)
Approve and adopt the Select Board Financial Policies
Vice Chair Roberts made the motion to approve and adopt the Select Board Financial Policies, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Roberts made the motion to approve and adopt the Select Board Financial Policies, seconded by Mr. Carrara. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Carrara)
Approve the Consent Agenda
Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Roberts)
Enter executive session
Mr. Carrara made the motion to enter executive session, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. On the roll call vote, the motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to enter executive session, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. On the roll call vote, 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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