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Canton Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting

January 9, 2018

25 recorded votes, 25 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: John J. Connolly, Mark J. Porter, Kevin T. Feeney, Christopher J. Connolly, Thomas W. Theodore

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Open the hearing for an application for a new all alcohol restaurant license for the Ice House Cafe, LAC, 56 North Street

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)

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

Close the hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“Motion was made to close the hearing. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)

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

Accept the letter of withdrawal of the application

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“Motion was made to accept the letter of withdrawal of the application. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)

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

Support and sponsor the zoning article to amend the zoning at 777 Dedham Street at 2018 Annual Town Meeting

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)

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

Open the hearing for the application for change of Manager for Asia Restaurant Inc. d/b/a Golden China Restaurant 599 Washington Street

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)

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

Close the hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“Motion was made to close the hearing. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)

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

Approve the application for change of manager of Asia Restaurant Inc. d/b/a Golden China Restaurant, 599 Washington Street to Judy Chen

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)

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

Continue the Walpole Street Utility petition to next meeting

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“Motion was made to continue the Walpole Street Utility petition to next meeting. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)

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

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,...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)

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

Appoint Emily Prigot and Renee Tepper as members of the Gridley School and Water Sewer Storage Building Use Task Force

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)

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

Appoint John Gillis, David Rooney, Paul Corcoran, Joan Pagel, and Le Vu as members to the Insurance Advisory Committee

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)

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

Accept the retirement of the Staff Engineer Phil Leverault

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“Motion was made to accept the retirement of the Staff Engineer Phil Leverault. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)

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

Accept the retirement of a Captain Daniel Beal, Canton Fire Department

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)

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

Approve the Personnel Action Forms for Fire Personal Jeff O'Brien as lieutenant and Tom Driscoll as Captain

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)

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

Accept a donation to the Town of Canton from Outfront Media in the amount of $18,750

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Accept a donation to the Canton Police Department from Roberts Masonry in the amount of $100

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Accept a donation to the Canton Police Department from Rodman Ride for Kids in the amount of $2500

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Accept a donation to the Canton Police Department from the Simoni Foundation in the amount of $5000

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Accept a donation to the Canton Fire Department from the Simoni Foundation in the amount of $6500

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Support and sponsor the 2018 Annual Town Meeting article to amend the Paul Revere Heritage Site land development agreement

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Appoint Tamra Stock as Administrative Assistant, Building Department

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · 4–0

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.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the Water and Sewer Commitment final bills in the amount of $48,730.52

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the Water and Sewer commitment residential in the amount of $4,132,420.63

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the minutes from the Board of Selectmen's meetings held on October 17, 2017 and October 24, 2017

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Adjourn at 8:35 p.m

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“Motion was made to adjourn at 8:35 p.m. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: S-0.” (Motion: Feeney)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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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