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Stoughton Member
Stephen Cavey
Elected townwide · 10 terms in this record
Stephen M. Cavey, Steve Cavey
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2026–2027 Board
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2026–2027 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Cavey 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 11 of 13 Select Board meetings in 2026–2027 Board.
Missed
- Jul 28, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 23, 2026 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (13)
- Aug 28, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Aug 25, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Aug 11, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 28, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 20, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 14, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 23, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 9, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 26, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 12, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 28, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 14, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 9, 2026 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2026–2027 Board
Aug 11Approve the warrant for the September 1, 2026 State…Motion: Vice Chair Roberts so moved, seconded by Ms. Jacques. On roll…Passed 3–0 · Cavey: Not recorded
August 11, 2026: 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)
Aug 11Reduce the pricing from tier 3 to tier 1…Motion: Mr. Cavey, recognizing that the over usage was unintentional, moved to…Passed 4–1 · Cavey: Not recorded
August 11, 2026: 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)
Jun 23Approve the votes awarding the note sold June 23,…Motion: Vice Chair made the motion to approve the votes of the…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Cavey: Not recorded
June 23, 2026: Approve the votes awarding the note sold June 23, 2026 to the low bidder
Vice Chair made the motion to approve the votes of the Board as prepared by Town Counsel to the Town and presented to this meeting, which vote, among other things, formally award the note to the lower bidder determined at a competitive sale held on June 23, 2026, and establish the terms thereof. Mr. Carrara seconded the motion. The motion passed 4 - yes 0 - no.
The minutes say “Vice Chair made the motion”; Debra Roberts was Vice Chair.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair made the motion to approve the votes of the Board as prepared by Town Counsel to the Town and presented to this meeting, which vote, among other things, formally award the note to the lower bidder determined at a competitive sale held on June 23, 2026, and establish the terms thereof. Mr. Carrara seconded the motion. The motion passed 4 - yes 0 - no..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Carrara)
Jun 23Re-appoint Mr. Kelly to the Planning BoardMotion: Chair Mokrisky made the motion to re-appoint Mr. Kelly to the…Passed 3–1 · Cavey: Not recorded
June 23, 2026: Re-appoint Mr. Kelly to the Planning Board
Chair Mokrisky made the motion to re-appoint Mr. Kelly to the Planning Board, seconded by Ms. Jacques. The motion passed 3 - yes | - no.
The minutes give only the count (3-1), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“Chair Mokrisky made the motion to re-appoint Mr. Kelly to the Planning Board, seconded by Ms. Jacques. The motion passed 3 - yes | - no..” (Motion: Mokrisky, second: Jacques)
Apr 9Choose Joseph Mokrisky as Chair (Stephen Cavey’s nomination)Motion: Mr. Cavey nominated Mr. Joseph Mokrisky. Hearing no additional nominations, Town…Passed 4–0 · Cavey: Not recorded
April 9, 2026: Choose Joseph Mokrisky as Chair (Stephen Cavey’s nomination)
Mr. Cavey nominated Mr. Joseph Mokrisky. Hearing no additional nominations, Town Manager Calter closed the nominations and called for a vote. On roll call vote, the Board voted 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. Cavey nominated Mr. Joseph Mokrisky. Hearing no additional nominations, Town Manager Calter closed the nominations and called for a vote. On roll call vote, the Board voted 4 - yes 0 - no 1 - abstention..” (Motion: Cavey)
Apr 9Choose Debra Roberts as Vice Chair (she nominated herself)Motion: Ms. Roberts nominated herself. Hearing no additional nominations, Mr. Mokrisky closed…Passed 4–0 · Cavey: Not recorded
April 9, 2026: Choose Debra Roberts as Vice Chair (she nominated herself)
Ms. Roberts nominated herself. Hearing no additional nominations, Mr. Mokrisky closed the nominations and called for a vote. On a roll-call vote, the Board voted 4 - yes 0 - no 1 - abstention.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“Ms. Roberts nominated herself. Hearing no additional nominations, Mr. Mokrisky closed the nominations and called for a vote. On a roll-call vote, the Board voted 4 - yes 0 - no 1 - abstention..” (Motion: Roberts)
Votes with no disagreement (47)
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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