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Stoughton Former Select Board member

Louis Gitto

Elected townwide · 5 terms in this record

Lou Gitto

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Board years

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Election Day · Tuesday, Nov 3

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Record at a glance · 2025–2026 Board

35 of 39meetings attended (90%) · whole board 89%
113votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
1no votes (<1% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
1 of 1split votes where Gitto was in the minority
0abstained
5terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2025–2026 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Gitto 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.

Attendance

At the start of 35 of 39 Select Board meetings in 2025–2026 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (39)

Votes where members disagreed · 2025–2026 Board

Mar 26Approve the Settlement Agreement presented by counsel on March…Motion: Chair Cavey made a motion to approve the Settlement Agreement presented…Passed 4–0 · Gitto: Not recorded

March 26, 2026: Approve the Settlement Agreement presented by counsel on March 26, 2026 conditional on SMAC's approval and execution of the Settlement Agreement and Access Agreement by Tuesday March 31, 2026

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Chair Cavey made a motion to approve the Settlement Agreement presented by counsel on March 26, 2026 conditional on SMAC's approval and execution of the Settlement Agreement and Access Agreement by Tuesday March 31, 2026, understanding that if SMAC does not approve and/or execute these Agreements, the Select Board will re-notice the Public Hearing, but that if they do approve and execute these Agreements, this Public Hearing will be forever closed. Mr. Carrara seconded the motion. On roll call vote, the motion passed 4 - yes 0 -no 1 - abstention.

The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not who voted no or abstained.

From the minutes

“Chair Cavey made a motion to approve the Settlement Agreement presented by counsel on March 26, 2026 conditional on SMAC's approval and execution of the Settlement Agreement and Access Agreement by Tuesday March 31, 2026, understanding that if SMAC does not approve and/or execute these Agreements, the Select Board will re-notice the Public Hearing, but that if they do approve and execute these Agreements, this Public Hearing will be forever closed. Mr. Carrara seconded the motion. On roll call vote, the motion passed 4 - yes 0 -no 1 - abstention..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Carrara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Mar 3Approve item cMotion: Chair Cavey made the motion to approve item c., seconded by…Passed 3–0 · Gitto: Not recorded

March 3, 2026: Approve item c

ApprovePassed · 3–0

Chair Cavey made the motion to approve item c., seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. 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

“Chair Cavey made the motion to approve item c., seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion passed 3 - yes 0 - no 2 - abstentions..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Roberts)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Feb 3Approve item aMotion: Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve item a., seconded by…Passed 4–0 · Gitto: Not recorded

February 3, 2026: Approve item a

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Mr. Gitto made the motion to approve item a., seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion carried 4 - yes 0 - no 1 - abstention.

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 item a., seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion carried 4 - yes 0 - no 1 - abstention..” (Motion: Gitto, second: Roberts)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Jan 20Open the FY27 Special Town MeetingMotion: Mr. Carrara made the motion to open the FY27 Special Town…Passed 4–1 · Gitto: Not recorded

January 20, 2026: Open the FY27 Special Town Meeting

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Mr. Carrara made the motion to open the FY27 Special Town Meeting, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. On the motion, the Board voted 4 - yes 1-no. > Mr. Tisdelle commented that to schedule the Special Town Meeting within the Annual Town Meeting was a good operating procedure.

The minutes give only the count (4-1), not who voted no or abstained.

From the minutes

“Mr. Carrara made the motion to open the FY27 Special Town Meeting, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. On the motion, the Board voted 4 - yes 1-no. > Mr. Tisdelle commented that to schedule the Special Town Meeting within the Annual Town Meeting was a good operating procedure..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Roberts)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Jan 20Approve item dMotion: Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve item d., seconded by…Passed 3–0 · Gitto: Not recorded

January 20, 2026: Approve item d

ApprovePassed · 3–0

Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve item d., seconded by Chair Cavey. 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

“Mr. Mokrisky made the motion to approve item d., seconded by Chair Cavey. The motion passed 3 - yes 0 - no 2 - abstentions..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Cavey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Jan 8No meetings are to be held on Thursdays before…Motion: Mr. Carrara made a motion that no meetings are to be…Passed 3–1 · Gitto: Not recorded

January 8, 2026: No meetings are to be held on Thursdays before 7:30 p.m

ApprovePassed · 3–1

Mr. Carrara made a motion that no meetings are to be held on Thursdays before 7:30 p.m. Vice Chair Roberts seconded the motion. Chair Cavey suggested consultation with Town Counsel. Mr. Carrara pointed out that the Board can make this decision. Mr. Gitto suggested delaying the vote until the next meeting scheduled for January 13, 2026. 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. Carrara made a motion that no meetings are to be held on Thursdays before 7:30 p.m. Vice Chair Roberts seconded the motion. Chair Cavey suggested consultation with Town Counsel. Mr. Carrara pointed out that the Board can make this decision. Mr. Gitto suggested delaying the vote until the next meeting scheduled for January 13, 2026. On the motion, the Board voted 3 - yes 1 - no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Roberts)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Jan 6Approve the municipal budget and to submit said budget…Motion: Vice Chair Roberts made the motion to approve the municipal budget…Passed 4–1 · Gitto: Not recorded

January 6, 2026: Approve the municipal budget and to submit said budget to the Finance Committee without the inclusion of the School Department's budget

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Vice Chair Roberts made the motion to approve the municipal budget and to submit said budget to the Finance Committee without the inclusion of the School Department's budget. Mr. Carrara seconded the motion. Ms. Zaleski clarified that submitting the budget without the inclusion of the school department reduces the budget by $69,612,304. The motion passed 4 - yes 1 - no.

The minutes give only the count (4-1), not who voted no or abstained.

From the minutes

“Vice Chair Roberts made the motion to approve the municipal budget and to submit said budget to the Finance Committee without the inclusion of the School Department's budget. Mr. Carrara seconded the motion. Ms. Zaleski clarified that submitting the budget without the inclusion of the school department reduces the budget by $69,612,304. The motion passed 4 - yes 1 - no..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Carrara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Jan 6Open the warrantMotion: Mr. Carrara made the motion to open the warrant, seconded by…Passed 4–1 · Gitto: Not recorded

January 6, 2026: Open the warrant

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Mr. Carrara made the motion to open the warrant, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion passed 4 - yes 1 - no.

The minutes give only the count (4-1), not who voted no or abstained.

From the minutes

“Mr. Carrara made the motion to open the warrant, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. The motion passed 4 - yes 1 - no..” (Motion: Carrara, second: Roberts)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Dec 11Continue the SMAC public hearing to December 18, 2025Motion: Vice Chair Roberts requested a motion to continue the public hearing…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Gitto: Yes

December 11, 2025: Continue the SMAC public hearing to December 18, 2025

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Vice Chair Roberts requested a motion to continue the public hearing on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Gitto seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, the motion passed 4 - yes 0 - no.

Voted: Yes

Vice Chair Roberts asked for the motion; the minutes do not say who made it.

From the minutes

“Vice Chair Roberts requested a motion to continue the public hearing on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Gitto seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, the motion passed 4 - yes 0 - no..” (second: Gitto)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Nov 4As readMotion: Vice Chair Roberts made the motion as read by Chair Cavey,…Passed 4–0 · Gitto: Not recorded

November 4, 2025: As read

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Vice Chair Roberts made the motion as read by Chair Cavey, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed with 4 - yes 0 -no 1 - abstention.

The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not who voted no or abstained.

From the minutes

“Vice Chair Roberts made the motion as read by Chair Cavey, seconded by Mr. Mokrisky. The motion passed with 4 - yes 0 -no 1 - abstention..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Mokrisky)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (114)

    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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