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August 11, 2026
16 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
Appoint Mr. Marc Tisdelle to the role of Acting Town Manager
Mr. Carrara made the motion to appoint Mr. Marc Tisdelle to the role of Acting Town Manager, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. On a roll call vote, the motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to appoint Mr. Marc Tisdelle to the role of Acting Town Manager, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. On a roll call vote, the motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Roberts)
Appoint Deputy Chief O'Connor to the role of Acting Chief of Police
Mr. Carrara made the motion to appoint Deputy Chief O'Connor to the role of Acting Chief of Police, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. On a roll call vote, the motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to appoint Deputy Chief O'Connor to the role of Acting Chief of Police, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. On a roll call vote, the motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Roberts)
Approve the warrant for the September 1, 2026 State Primary Election
Vice Chair Roberts so moved, seconded by Ms. Jacques. On roll call vote, the motion passed 3 - yes 0 - no 2 - abstentions.
The minutes give only the count (3-0-2), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Roberts so moved, seconded by Ms. Jacques. On roll call vote, the motion passed 3 - yes 0 - no 2 - abstentions..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Jacques)
Approve and adopt the votes of the Board as prepared by Bond Counsel to the Town and presented to this meeting, which vote, among other things, approve the issuance of the bond to the
Vice Chair Roberts made a motion to approve and adopt the votes of the Board as prepared by Bond Counsel to the Town and presented to this meeting, which vote, among other things, approve the issuance of the bond to the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority under the vote of the Town adopted on May 17, 2023 (Article 55), approve the terms of the related Loan Agreement and Financial Assistance Agreement., authorize the Treasurer to determine the terms of such bond and ratifies, approves and confirms all actions taken to date to carry out the related project and its funding. 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. Motion seconded by Mr. Cavey. Mr. Carrara asked for clarification of the request and whether this was a new request or the same as voted on by Town Meeting. Ms. Nute responded that the request dates to 2023 but the funds were not borrowed, resulting in a deficit in the I & I account. On a roll call vote, the Board voted 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Roberts made a motion to approve and adopt the votes of the Board as prepared by Bond Counsel to the Town and presented to this meeting, which vote, among other things, approve the issuance of the bond to the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority under the vote of the Town adopted on May 17, 2023 (Article 55), approve the terms of the related Loan Agreement and Financial Assistance Agreement., authorize the Treasurer to determine the terms of such bond and ratifies, approves and confirms all actions taken to date to carry out the related project and its funding. 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. Motion seconded by Mr. Cavey. Mr. Carrara asked for clarification of the request and whether this was a new request or the same as voted on by Town Meeting. Ms. Nute responded that the request dates to 2023 but the funds were not borrowed, resulting in a deficit in the I & I account. On a roll call vote, the Board voted 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Cavey)
Adopt the date of November 16, 2026, as the first day of the Fall Town Meeting
Mr. Carrara made the motion to adopt the date of November 16, 2026, as the first day of the Fall Select Board Tuesday, August 11, 2026 7:30PM Town Meeting. Vice Chair Roberts seconded the motion. The motion passed on a roll call vote 5 - yes 0-no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to adopt the date of November 16, 2026, as the first day of the Fall Select Board Tuesday, August 11, 2026 7:30PM Town Meeting. Vice Chair Roberts seconded the motion. The motion passed on a roll call vote 5 - yes 0-no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Roberts)
Open the public hearing
Mr. Carrara made the motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On roll call vote, the motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On roll call vote, the motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Cavey)
Close the hearing
Mr. Carrara made the motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On roll call vote, the motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On roll call vote, the motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Cavey)
Approve the request
Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve the request, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve the request, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Roberts)
Open the public hearing
Mr. Carrara made a motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On roll call vote, the motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made a motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On roll call vote, the motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Cavey)
Close the public hearing
Ms. Jacques moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Carrara. On roll call vote, the motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jacques moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Carrara. On roll call vote, the motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Jacques, second: Carrara)
Approve the petition
Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve the petition, seconded by Ms. Jacques. On roll call vote, the motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve the petition, seconded by Ms. Jacques. On roll call vote, the motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Jacques)
Open the public hearing
Mr. Carrara made the motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Mokrisky)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Carrara. On roll call vote, the motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Carrara. On roll call vote, the motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Carrara)
Reduce the pricing from tier 3 to tier 1 and to waive fees and penalties
Mr. Cavey, recognizing that the over usage was unintentional, moved to reduce the pricing from tier 3 to tier 1 and to waive fees and penalties. He suggested that the homeowner speak with the Town Treasurer to develop a payment plan. Mr. Mokrisky seconded the motion. Mr. Carrara objected to lowering the pricing tier due to the high amount of water used and confirmation from the Water Department. On roll call vote, the motion passed 4 - yes | - no.
Mr. Carrara spoke against the motion, but the minutes give only the count (4 yes, 1 no). The minutes give only the count (4-1), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey, recognizing that the over usage was unintentional, moved to reduce the pricing from tier 3 to tier 1 and to waive fees and penalties. He suggested that the homeowner speak with the Town Treasurer to develop a payment plan. Mr. Mokrisky seconded the motion. Mr. Carrara objected to lowering the pricing tier due to the high amount of water used and confirmation from the Water Department. On roll call vote, the motion passed 4 - yes | - no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Mokrisky)
Approve the Consent Agenda, with him abstaining from voting on item a
Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda, with him abstaining from voting on item a. Mr. Carrara seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda, with him abstaining from voting on item a. Mr. Carrara seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)
Adjourn
Mr. Carrara made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. On roll call vote, the motion passed 5 - yes 0 - no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. On 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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