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25 recorded votes, 25 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: John J. Connolly, Mark J. Porter, Kevin T. Feeney, Christopher J. Connolly, Thomas W. Theodore
Absent: None
Open the hearing for an application for a new all alcohol restaurant license for the Ice House Cafe, LAC, 56 North Street
To open the hearing for an application for a new all alcohol restaurant license for the Ice House Cafe, LAC, 56 North Street
The minutes name “Mr. Connolly” as the seconder while two members named Connolly (John J. and Christopher J.) were on the board, so no seconder is shown.
“Motion was made to open the hearing for an application for a new all alcohol restaurant license for the Ice House Cafe, LAC, 56 North Street. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
The minutes name “Mr. Connolly” as the seconder while two members named Connolly (John J. and Christopher J.) were on the board, so no seconder is shown.
“Motion was made to close the hearing. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Accept the letter of withdrawal of the application
To accept the letter of withdrawal of the application
The minutes name “Mr. Connolly” as the seconder while two members named Connolly (John J. and Christopher J.) were on the board, so no seconder is shown.
“Motion was made to accept the letter of withdrawal of the application. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Support and sponsor the zoning article to amend the zoning at 777 Dedham Street at 2018 Annual Town Meeting
To support and sponsor the zoning article to amend the zoning at 777 Dedham Street at 2018 Annual Town Meeting
The minutes name “Mr. Connolly” as the seconder while two members named Connolly (John J. and Christopher J.) were on the board, so no seconder is shown.
“Motion was made to support and sponsor the zoning article to amend the zoning at 777 Dedham Street at 2018 Annual Town Meeting. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Open the hearing for the application for change of Manager for Asia Restaurant Inc. d/b/a Golden China Restaurant 599 Washington Street
To open the hearing for the application for change of Manager for Asia Restaurant Inc. d/b/a Golden China Restaurant 599 Washington Street
The minutes name “Mr. Connolly” as the seconder while two members named Connolly (John J. and Christopher J.) were on the board, so no seconder is shown.
“Motion was made to open the hearing for the application for change of Manager for Asia Restaurant Inc. d/b/a Golden China Restaurant 599 Washington Street. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: S-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
The minutes name “Mr. Connolly” as the seconder while two members named Connolly (John J. and Christopher J.) were on the board, so no seconder is shown.
“Motion was made to close the hearing. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Approve the application for change of manager of Asia Restaurant Inc. d/b/a Golden China Restaurant, 599 Washington Street to Judy Chen
To approve the application for change of manager of Asia Restaurant Inc. d/b/a Golden China Restaurant, 599 Washington Street to Judy Chen
The minutes name “Mr. Connolly” as the seconder while two members named Connolly (John J. and Christopher J.) were on the board, so no seconder is shown.
“Motion was made to approve the application for change of manager of Asia Restaurant Inc. d/b/a Golden China Restaurant, 599 Washington Street to Judy Chen. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: S-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Continue the Walpole Street Utility petition to next meeting
To continue the Walpole Street Utility petition to next meeting
The minutes name “Mr. Connolly” as the seconder while two members named Connolly (John J. and Christopher J.) were on the board, so no seconder is shown.
“Motion was made to continue the Walpole Street Utility petition to next meeting. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Approve the application to obtain a special license to serve alcoholic beverages at ten one day events for Blue Hill Ski Area to be held on January 7tH 13tH 215c 26cn 27tH February 4`n 1~rn 16tH,...
To approve the application to obtain a special license to serve alcoholic beverages at ten one day events for Blue Hill Ski Area to be held on January 7tH 13tH 215c 26cn 27tH February 4`n 1~rn 16tH, 17tH, and 27`h from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval
The minutes name “Mr. Connolly” as the seconder while two members named Connolly (John J. and Christopher J.) were on the board, so no seconder is shown.
“Motion was made to approve the application to obtain a special license to serve alcoholic beverages at ten one day events for Blue Hill Ski Area to be held on January 7tH 13tH 215c 26cn 27tH February 4`n 1~rn 16tH, 17tH, and 27`h from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Appoint Emily Prigot and Renee Tepper as members of the Gridley School and Water Sewer Storage Building Use Task Force
To appoint Emily Prigot and Renee Tepper as members of the Gridley School and Water Sewer Storage Building Use Task Force
The minutes name “Mr. Connolly” as the seconder while two members named Connolly (John J. and Christopher J.) were on the board, so no seconder is shown.
“Motion was made to appoint Emily Prigot and Renee Tepper as members of the Gridley School and Water Sewer Storage Building Use Task Force. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Appoint John Gillis, David Rooney, Paul Corcoran, Joan Pagel, and Le Vu as members to the Insurance Advisory Committee
To appoint John Gillis, David Rooney, Paul Corcoran, Joan Pagel, and Le Vu as members to the Insurance Advisory Committee
The minutes name “Mr. Connolly” as the seconder while two members named Connolly (John J. and Christopher J.) were on the board, so no seconder is shown.
“Motion was made to appoint John Gillis, David Rooney, Paul Corcoran, Joan Pagel, and Le Vu as members to the Insurance Advisory Committee. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Accept the retirement of the Staff Engineer Phil Leverault
To accept the retirement of the Staff Engineer Phil Leverault
The minutes name “Mr. Connolly” as the seconder while two members named Connolly (John J. and Christopher J.) were on the board, so no seconder is shown.
“Motion was made to accept the retirement of the Staff Engineer Phil Leverault. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Accept the retirement of a Captain Daniel Beal, Canton Fire Department
To accept the retirement of a Captain Daniel Beal, Canton Fire Department
The minutes name “Mr. Connolly” as the seconder while two members named Connolly (John J. and Christopher J.) were on the board, so no seconder is shown.
“Motion was made to accept the retirement of a Captain Daniel Beal, Canton Fire Department. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Approve the Personnel Action Forms for Fire Personal Jeff O'Brien as lieutenant and Tom Driscoll as Captain
To approve the Personnel Action Forms for Fire Personal Jeff O'Brien as lieutenant and Tom Driscoll as Captain
The minutes name “Mr. Connolly” as the seconder while two members named Connolly (John J. and Christopher J.) were on the board, so no seconder is shown.
“Motion was made to approve the Personnel Action Forms for Fire Personal Jeff O'Brien as lieutenant and Tom Driscoll as Captain. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Accept a donation to the Town of Canton from Outfront Media in the amount of $18,750
To accept a donation to the Town of Canton from Outfront Media in the amount of $18,750
The minutes name “Mr. Connolly” as the seconder while two members named Connolly (John J. and Christopher J.) were on the board, so no seconder is shown.
“Motion was made to accept a donation to the Town of Canton from Outfront Media in the amount of $18,750. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Accept a donation to the Canton Police Department from Roberts Masonry in the amount of $100
To accept a donation to the Canton Police Department from Roberts Masonry in the amount of $100
The minutes name “Mr. Connolly” as the seconder while two members named Connolly (John J. and Christopher J.) were on the board, so no seconder is shown.
“Motion was made to accept a donation to the Canton Police Department from Roberts Masonry in the amount of $100. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: S-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Accept a donation to the Canton Police Department from Rodman Ride for Kids in the amount of $2500
To accept a donation to the Canton Police Department from Rodman Ride for Kids in the amount of $2500
The minutes name “Mr. Connolly” as the seconder while two members named Connolly (John J. and Christopher J.) were on the board, so no seconder is shown.
“Motion was made to accept a donation to the Canton Police Department from Rodman Ride for Kids in the amount of $2500. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Accept a donation to the Canton Police Department from the Simoni Foundation in the amount of $5000
To accept a donation to the Canton Police Department from the Simoni Foundation in the amount of $5000
The minutes name “Mr. Connolly” as the seconder while two members named Connolly (John J. and Christopher J.) were on the board, so no seconder is shown.
“Motion was made to accept a donation to the Canton Police Department from the Simoni Foundation in the amount of $5000. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Accept a donation to the Canton Fire Department from the Simoni Foundation in the amount of $6500
To accept a donation to the Canton Fire Department from the Simoni Foundation in the amount of $6500
The minutes name “Mr. Connolly” as the seconder while two members named Connolly (John J. and Christopher J.) were on the board, so no seconder is shown.
“Motion was made to accept a donation to the Canton Fire Department from the Simoni Foundation in the amount of $6500. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Support and sponsor the 2018 Annual Town Meeting article to amend the Paul Revere Heritage Site land development agreement
To support and sponsor the 2018 Annual Town Meeting article to amend the Paul Revere Heritage Site land development agreement
The minutes name “Mr. Connolly” as the seconder while two members named Connolly (John J. and Christopher J.) were on the board, so no seconder is shown.
“Motion was made to support and sponsor the 2018 Annual Town Meeting article to amend the Paul Revere Heritage Site land development agreement. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Appoint Tamra Stock as Administrative Assistant, Building Department
To appoint Tamra Stock as Administrative Assistant, Building Department
Yes: Christopher J. Connolly, Feeney, John J. Connolly, TheodoreAbstained: PorterThe minutes name “Mr. Connolly” as the seconder while two members named Connolly (John J. and Christopher J.) were on the board, so no seconder is shown.
“Motion was made to appoint Tamra Stock as Administrative Assistant, Building Department. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 4-0-1 (abstain Mark Porter).” (Motion: Feeney)
Approve the Water and Sewer Commitment final bills in the amount of $48,730.52
To approve the Water and Sewer Commitment final bills in the amount of $48,730.52
The minutes name “Mr. Connolly” as the seconder while two members named Connolly (John J. and Christopher J.) were on the board, so no seconder is shown.
“Motion was made to approve the Water and Sewer Commitment final bills in the amount of $48,730.52. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Approve the Water and Sewer commitment residential in the amount of $4,132,420.63
To approve the Water and Sewer commitment residential in the amount of $4,132,420.63
The minutes name “Mr. Connolly” as the seconder while two members named Connolly (John J. and Christopher J.) were on the board, so no seconder is shown.
“Motion was made to approve the Water and Sewer commitment residential in the amount of $4,132,420.63. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Approve the minutes from the Board of Selectmen's meetings held on October 17, 2017 and October 24, 2017
To approve the minutes from the Board of Selectmen's meetings held on October 17, 2017 and October 24, 2017
The minutes name “Mr. Connolly” as the seconder while two members named Connolly (John J. and Christopher J.) were on the board, so no seconder is shown.
“Motion was made to approve the minutes from the Board of Selectmen's meetings held on October 17, 2017 and October 24, 2017. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Adjourn at 8:35 p.m
To adjourn at 8:35 p.m
The minutes name “Mr. Connolly” as the seconder while two members named Connolly (John J. and Christopher J.) were on the board, so no seconder is shown.
“Motion was made to adjourn at 8:35 p.m. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: S-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
From the Canton Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Laserfiche records archive. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Canton Citizen (Susan M. Harrington, John R. McCourt, Michael C. Loughran and Julie Beckham, from their candidacy announcements; Patricia M. Boyden cropped from a captioned photo of the board by Moira Sweetland, February 2026).
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