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Stoughton Vice Chair
Debra Roberts
Elected townwide · 7 terms in this record
Deb Roberts
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2021–2022 Board
On split votes, Roberts voted the same way as…
- Joseph Mokrisky100% (15 of 15)
- Stephen Cavey67% (10 of 15)
- Scott Carrara47% (7 of 15)
- Louis Gitto33% (5 of 15)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2021–2022 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Roberts as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.
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Attendance
At the start of 36 of 36 Select Board meetings in 2021–2022 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (36)
- Apr 4, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 1, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 8, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 1, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 18, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 10, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 4, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 3, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 28, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 21, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 20, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 14, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 7, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 2, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 16, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 9, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 2, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 19, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 5, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 28, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 21, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 14, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 7, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 17, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 3, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jul 20, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jul 6, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 15, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 1, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 18, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 5, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 13, 2021 · Special: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2021–2022 Board
Mar 22Adopt the hiring processMotion: Mr. Cavey made the motion to adopt the hiring process, seconded…Passed 3–2 · Roberts: Yes
March 22, 2022: Adopt the hiring process
Mr. Cavey made the motion to adopt the hiring process, seconded by Ms. Roberts. Mr. Gitto asked what would happen to comments made by Board members. Ms. Roberts suggested amendment to the motion that the input from Board members would be considered, Mr. Gitto asked Mr. Cavey if Ms. Roberts sentiments would be part of Mr. Cavey's motion. Understanding that these sentiments would not be included on the motion, Mr. Gitto Select Board Open Meeting Minutes March 22, 2022 7 P.M. voted-no. Ms. Roberts yes, Mr. Cavey -yes, Mr. Carrara -no, Mr. Mokrisky -yes. The motion passed 3 yes 2 no, 7.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cavey, Mokrisky, RobertsNo: Carrara, Gitto
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to adopt the hiring process, seconded by Ms. Roberts. Mr. Gitto asked what would happen to comments made by Board members. Ms. Roberts suggested amendment to the motion that the input from Board members would be considered, Mr. Gitto asked Mr. Cavey if Ms. Roberts sentiments would be part of Mr. Cavey's motion. Understanding that these sentiments would not be included on the motion, Mr. Gitto Select Board Open Meeting Minutes March 22, 2022 7 P.M. voted-no. Ms. Roberts yes, Mr. Cavey -yes, Mr. Carrara -no, Mr. Mokrisky -yes. The motion passed 3 yes 2 no, 7..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Roberts)
Mar 22Send comments and the evaluation to the town managerMotion: Mr. Gitto made the motion to send comments and the evaluation…Passed 4–0 · Roberts: Yes
March 22, 2022: Send comments and the evaluation to the town manager
Mr. Gitto made the motion to send comments and the evaluation to the town manager, seconded by Mr. Cavey. Before the vote, Dr. Grimm requested to make her feedback in a public forum. On the motion, the Board approved 4 yes, | abstention (Mr. Carrara).
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cavey, Gitto, Mokrisky, RobertsAbstained: Carrara
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to send comments and the evaluation to the town manager, seconded by Mr. Cavey. Before the vote, Dr. Grimm requested to make her feedback in a public forum. On the motion, the Board approved 4 yes, | abstention (Mr. Carrara)..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Cavey)
Mar 15ApproveMotion: The motion was made and seconded to approve. The vote was…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Roberts: Yes
March 15, 2022: Approve
The motion was made and seconded to approve. The vote was unanimous. The Board voted unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda, A, C, D, E, F exempting February 2, 2022 minutes.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The motion was made and seconded to approve. The vote was unanimous. The Board voted unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda, A, C, D, E, F exempting February 2, 2022 minutes..”
Feb 22Place the matter on the next agendaMotion: Mr. Gitto made the motion to place the matter on the…Failed 2–3 · Roberts: No
February 22, 2022: Place the matter on the next agenda
Mr. Gitto made the motion to place the matter on the next agenda, seconded by Mr. Carrara. Mr. Cavey to the issue raised by Mr. Carrara reminded the Board members that the letter referenced a violation of the Charter, when in fact, it was a violation of the By-laws. Mr. Cavey said he did not support further discussion. On the motion to place the matter on the next agenda, Ms. Roberts -no, Mr. Cavey -no, Mr. Moktrisky -no, Mr. Carrara -yes, Mr. Gitto -yes. The motion failed yes-2, no-3.
Voted: No
Yes: Carrara, GittoNo: Cavey, Mokrisky, Roberts
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to place the matter on the next agenda, seconded by Mr. Carrara. Mr. Cavey to the issue raised by Mr. Carrara reminded the Board members that the letter referenced a violation of the Charter, when in fact, it was a violation of the By-laws. Mr. Cavey said he did not support further discussion. On the motion to place the matter on the next agenda, Ms. Roberts -no, Mr. Cavey -no, Mr. Moktrisky -no, Mr. Carrara -yes, Mr. Gitto -yes. The motion failed yes-2, no-3..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Carrara)
Feb 22Stanton was appointedMotion: Stanton was appointed by a vote of 3- yes to 2-no.Passed 3–2 · Roberts: Not recorded
February 22, 2022: Stanton was appointed
Stanton was appointed by a vote of 3- yes to 2-no.
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not who voted no or abstained. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Stanton was appointed by a vote of 3- yes to 2-no..”
Feb 22Approve the nomination of Ms. CivilMotion: On the motion to approve the nomination of Ms. Civil, the…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Roberts: Yes
February 22, 2022: Approve the nomination of Ms. Civil
On the motion to approve the nomination of Ms. Civil, the Board voted 5 -yes 0-no.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On the motion to approve the nomination of Ms. Civil, the Board voted 5 -yes 0-no..”
Feb 22Endorse the vote taken by the town meetingMotion: On the motion to endorse the vote taken by the town…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Roberts: Yes
February 22, 2022: Endorse the vote taken by the town meeting
On the motion to endorse the vote taken by the town meeting, the Board voted unanimously 5 yes 0 no.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On the motion to endorse the vote taken by the town meeting, the Board voted unanimously 5 yes 0 no..”
Feb 8Accept the Annual Policy and Evaluation Presentation of the…Motion: Mr. Carrara made the motion to accept the Annual Policy and…Passed 4–0 · Roberts: Not recorded
February 8, 2022: Accept the Annual Policy and Evaluation Presentation of the Stoughton Public Health
Mr. Carrara made the motion to accept the Annual Policy and Evaluation Presentation of the Stoughton Public Health, motion seconded by Mr. Gitto. On the motion, the board voted 4 yes.
The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present (Joseph Mokrisky, Debra Roberts, Stephen Cavey, Scott Carrara and Louis Gitto). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to accept the Annual Policy and Evaluation Presentation of the Stoughton Public Health, motion seconded by Mr. Gitto. On the motion, the board voted 4 yes..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Gitto)
Feb 8Approve the applicationMotion: Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve the application, seconded by…Passed 4–0 · Roberts: Not recorded
February 8, 2022: Approve the application
Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve the application, seconded by Ms. Roberts. On the motion to approve the application, the Board voted 4 yes to 0 no.
The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present (Joseph Mokrisky, Debra Roberts, Stephen Cavey, Scott Carrara and Louis Gitto). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion to approve the application, seconded by Ms. Roberts. On the motion to approve the application, the Board voted 4 yes to 0 no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Roberts)
Feb 1Insert article 16 minus item 2 (6 -wheel Ford…Motion: Mr. Cavey made the motion to insert article 16 minus item…Passed 4–1 · Roberts: Yes
February 1, 2022: Insert article 16 minus item 2 (6 -wheel Ford 650 diesel dump with hot box) and item 4 (dump body)
Mr. Cavey made the motion to insert article 16 minus item 2 (6 -wheel Ford 650 diesel dump with hot box) and item 4 (dump body). Mr. Gitto seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts asked for a definition of a hot box. Mr. Mokrisky explained that the hot box keeps asphalt hot. Mr. Mokrisky said a better plan is needed for rotating attachments and equipment. Dr. Grimm asked the Board to remember that the town maintains its own equipment, and that the public has expectations that the town will be well served during storms. She said attachments are important to the maximum utility of the trucks. Mr. Carrara asked the importance of the 350, Dr. Grimm responded that the 350 trucks are important to clearing smaller lots, such as the school parking lots. She said these are not frivolous requests. She explained that the town is able to save by not calling in outside vendors during smaller storms if the DPW is able to handle the snowfall with adequate equipment of their own. Ms. Roberts asked if approved, when would the truck be delivered. Dr. Grimm said there are no guarantees as to delivery dates. On the vote to insert article 16, minus items 2 and 4, the Board voted 4 yes, with Mr. Gitto voting no.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Carrara, Cavey, Mokrisky, RobertsNo: Gitto
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to insert article 16 minus item 2 (6 -wheel Ford 650 diesel dump with hot box) and item 4 (dump body). Mr. Gitto seconded the motion. Ms. Roberts asked for a definition of a hot box. Mr. Mokrisky explained that the hot box keeps asphalt hot. Mr. Mokrisky said a better plan is needed for rotating attachments and equipment. Dr. Grimm asked the Board to remember that the town maintains its own equipment, and that the public has expectations that the town will be well served during storms. She said attachments are important to the maximum utility of the trucks. Mr. Carrara asked the importance of the 350, Dr. Grimm responded that the 350 trucks are important to clearing smaller lots, such as the school parking lots. She said these are not frivolous requests. She explained that the town is able to save by not calling in outside vendors during smaller storms if the DPW is able to handle the snowfall with adequate equipment of their own. Ms. Roberts asked if approved, when would the truck be delivered. Dr. Grimm said there are no guarantees as to delivery dates. On the vote to insert article 16, minus items 2 and 4, the Board voted 4 yes, with Mr. Gitto voting no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Gitto)
Votes with no disagreement (103)
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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