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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 · 2022–2023 Board
On split votes, Roberts voted the same way as…
- Joseph Mokrisky100% (5 of 5)
- Stephen Cavey83% (5 of 6)
- Scott Carrara33% (2 of 6)
- Louis Gitto17% (1 of 6)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 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 39 of 39 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (39)
- Mar 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 31, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 17, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 3, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 20, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 2, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 1, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 18, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 4, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 20, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 16, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 9, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 2, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 26, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 5, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 31, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 10, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 26, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
Mar 28Approve the six additional changes in the FY24 budgetMotion: Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve the six additional changes…Passed 4–0 · Roberts: Not recorded
March 28, 2023: Approve the six additional changes in the FY24 budget
Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve the six additional changes in the FY24 budget, motion seconded by Mr. Cavey. The board voted 4 yes 1 abstention to approve.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve the six additional changes in the FY24 budget, motion seconded by Mr. Cavey. The board voted 4 yes 1 abstention to approve..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Cavey)
Mar 7Unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official…Motion: unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Roberts: Yes
March 7, 2023: Unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: that the sale of the $265,000 Sewer Bond of the Town dated March…
Unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: that the sale of the $265,000 Sewer Bond of the Town dated March 13, 2023, to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate Town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistance Agreement with the Authority with respect to the bond.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: that the sale of the $265,000 Sewer Bond of the Town dated March 13, 2023, to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate Town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistance Agreement with the Authority with respect to the bond..”
Feb 7Delay the decision on the health insurance rate increase…Motion: The motion to delay was made by Mr. Carrara, seconded by…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Roberts: Yes
February 7, 2023: Delay the decision on the health insurance rate increase pending a meeting with employees
The motion to delay was made by Mr. Carrara, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion, all members in response to the roll call vote, voted in favor of delaying the decision pending a meeting to further explain and prepare employees for the increase in rates.
Voted: Yes
The minutes say that “all members in response to the roll call vote, voted in favor.”
From the minutes
“The motion to delay was made by Mr. Carrara, seconded by Mr. Cavey. On the motion, all members in response to the roll call vote, voted in favor of delaying the decision pending a meeting to further explain and prepare employees for the increase in rates..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Cavey)
Feb 7Articles 66 - Deposit to the Building Stabilization Fund…Motion: Mr. Carrara made the motion that articles 66 - Deposit to…Failed 2–3 · Roberts: No
February 7, 2023: Articles 66 - Deposit to the Building Stabilization Fund and 67 - Fire Apparatus Stabilization Fund be eliminated due to lack of funding
Mr. Carrara made the motion that articles 66 - Deposit to the Building Stabilization Fund and 67 - Fire Apparatus Stabilization Fund be eliminated due to lack of funding. Mr. Gitto seconded the motion. On the motion, the Board voted 3 no (Cavey, Mokrisky and Roberts) with 2 yes (Mr. Carrara and Mr. Gitto). The motion failed, the articles shall remain as part of the warrant.
Voted: No
Yes: Carrara, GittoNo: Cavey, Mokrisky, Roberts
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion that articles 66 - Deposit to the Building Stabilization Fund and 67 - Fire Apparatus Stabilization Fund be eliminated due to lack of funding. Mr. Gitto seconded the motion. On the motion, the Board voted 3 no (Cavey, Mokrisky and Roberts) with 2 yes (Mr. Carrara and Mr. Gitto). The motion failed, the articles shall remain as part of the warrant..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Gitto)
Feb 7Insert an article for rehabilitation of the train station…Motion: Motion was made and seconded to insert an article for rehabilitation…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Roberts: Yes
February 7, 2023: Insert an article for rehabilitation of the train station and the funding source be free cash
Motion was made and seconded to insert an article for rehabilitation of the train station and the funding source be free cash. The motion passed unanimously.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made and seconded to insert an article for rehabilitation of the train station and the funding source be free cash. The motion passed unanimously..”
Jan 31Approve the application passed unanimously. 4 yes 0 noMotion: The motion to approve the application passed unanimously. 4 yes 0…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Roberts: Yes
January 31, 2023: Approve the application passed unanimously. 4 yes 0 no
The motion to approve the application passed unanimously. 4 yes 0 no.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The motion to approve the application passed unanimously. 4 yes 0 no..”
Jan 31Reconsider this articleMotion: Mr. Cavey made the motion to reconsider this article, seconded by…Passed 3–1 · Roberts: Not recorded
January 31, 2023: Reconsider this article
Mr. Cavey made the motion to reconsider this article, seconded by Mr. Gitto. On the motion, the Board voted 3 yes, 1 no.
The minutes give only the count (3-1), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to reconsider this article, seconded by Mr. Gitto. On the motion, the Board voted 3 yes, 1 no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Gitto)
Jan 31Remove this requirement from the language of the articleMotion: Mr. Cavey made the motion to remove this requirement from the…Passed 3–1 · Roberts: Not recorded
January 31, 2023: Remove this requirement from the language of the article
Mr. Cavey made the motion to remove this requirement from the language of the article, seconded by Mr. Gitto, On the motion to remove the requirement, the Board voted 3 yes 1 no.
The minutes give only the count (3-1), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cavey made the motion to remove this requirement from the language of the article, seconded by Mr. Gitto, On the motion to remove the requirement, the Board voted 3 yes 1 no..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Gitto)
Jan 31Use of the Town flagpole by private groups would…Motion: Mr. Carrara made the motion that use of the Town flagpole…Failed 2–2 · Roberts: No
January 31, 2023: Use of the Town flagpole by private groups would be strictly prohibited
Mr. Carrara made the motion that use of the Town flagpole by private groups would be strictly prohibited, seconded by Mr. Gitto. On the vote, Mr. Carrara and Mr. Gitto voted yes. Ms. Roberts and Mr. Cavey voted no. The motion failed as the vote was a tie vote.
Voted: No
Yes: Carrara, GittoNo: Cavey, Roberts
From the minutes
“Mr. Carrara made the motion that use of the Town flagpole by private groups would be strictly prohibited, seconded by Mr. Gitto. On the vote, Mr. Carrara and Mr. Gitto voted yes. Ms. Roberts and Mr. Cavey voted no. The motion failed as the vote was a tie vote..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Gitto)
Jan 17Passed 4 yes 1 noMotion: The motion passed 4 yes 1 no.Passed 4–1 · Roberts: Not recorded
January 17, 2023: Passed 4 yes 1 no
The motion passed 4 yes 1 no.
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not who voted no or abstained. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
Votes with no disagreement (120)
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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