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July 28, 2026
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Joseph Mokrisky, Debra Roberts, Scott Carrara, Lori Jacques
Absent: Stephen Cavey
Every vote, in order
Open the meeting
Mr. Carrara made the motion to open the meeting, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. On a roll-call vote, the motion passed 4 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to open the meeting, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. On a roll-call vote, the motion passed 4 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Roberts)
Immediately install a 4-way stop, with consideration for reducing the speed from 35/mph to 25/mph
Mr. Carrara made the motion to immediately install a 4-way stop, with consideration for reducing the speed from 35/mph to 25/mph. Vice Chair Roberts seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, the motion passed 4 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to immediately install a 4-way stop, with consideration for reducing the speed from 35/mph to 25/mph. Vice Chair Roberts seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, the motion passed 4 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Roberts)
Approve full signalization pending a design article for the fall town meeting
Mr. Carrara made a motion to approve full signalization pending a design article for the fall town meeting. Vice Chair Roberts seconded the motion. The motion passed on a roll call vote 4 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made a motion to approve full signalization pending a design article for the fall town meeting. Vice Chair Roberts seconded the motion. The motion passed on a roll call vote 4 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Roberts)
Endorse the recommendations from GPI, Inc. and to consideration be given to reducing the speed limit
Mr. Carrara made the motion to endorse the recommendations from GPI, Inc. and to consideration be given to reducing the speed limit. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. On a roll call, the motion passed 4 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to endorse the recommendations from GPI, Inc. and to consideration be given to reducing the speed limit. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. On a roll call, the motion passed 4 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Roberts)
Open the public hearing
Mr. Carrara made the motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Jacques. The motion passed 4 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Jacques. The motion passed 4 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Jacques)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Carrara made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Jacques. The motion passed 4 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Jacques. The motion passed 4 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Jacques)
Approve the petition
Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve the petition, seconded by Ms. Jacques. The motion passed 4 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve the petition, seconded by Ms. Jacques. The motion passed 4 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Jacques)
Approve item a. of the consent agenda with the amendments to the meeting minutes of June 23, 2026
Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve item a. of the consent agenda with the amendments to the meeting minutes of June 23, 2026, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion passed 4 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve item a. of the consent agenda with the amendments to the meeting minutes of June 23, 2026, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion passed 4 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Roberts)
Approve item a. of the consent agenda meeting minutes of July 14, 2026
Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve item a. of the consent agenda meeting minutes of July 14, 2026, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion passed 3 - yes 0 - no 1 - abstention.
Yes: Carrara, Mokrisky, RobertsMs. Jacques asked to be recused from the vote on the July 14, 2026 minutes (the minutes say so), so she is not counted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve item a. of the consent agenda meeting minutes of July 14, 2026, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion passed 3 - yes 0 - no 1 - abstention..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Roberts)
Deny the application
Mr. Carrara made the motion to deny the application, seconded by Ms. Jacques. Vice Chair Roberts commented that there was a precedent, an event of last year. Mr. Mokrisky added that he had received calls last year, had gone to the event and witnessed illegal parking and illegal use of alcohol. On the motion to deny the application the Board voted 4 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to deny the application, seconded by Ms. Jacques. Vice Chair Roberts commented that there was a precedent, an event of last year. Mr. Mokrisky added that he had received calls last year, had gone to the event and witnessed illegal parking and illegal use of alcohol. On the motion to deny the application the Board voted 4 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Jacques)
Adjourn
Vice Chair Roberts made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Jacques. The motion passed 4 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Roberts made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Jacques. The motion passed 4 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Jacques)
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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