MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
January 23, 2018
14 recorded votes, 14 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 public hearing to amend the traffic rules and regulations on Walpole Terrace
To open the public hearing to amend the traffic rules and regulations on Walpole Terrace
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 public hearing to amend the traffic rules and regulations on Walpole Terrace. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Close the public hearing
To close the public 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 public hearing. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Amend the traffic rules and regulations by removing the 30 minute loading/unloading zone on Walpole Terrace and to reinstate the no parking on the right hand side of Walpole Terrace from the...
To amend the traffic rules and regulations by removing the 30 minute loading/unloading zone on Walpole Terrace and to reinstate the no parking on the right hand side of Walpole Terrace from the intersection of Walpole Street up to and including the bend in the road opposite 40 Walpole Terrace
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 amend the traffic rules and regulations by removing the 30 minute loading/unloading zone on Walpole Terrace and to reinstate the no parking on the right hand side of Walpole Terrace from the intersection of Walpole Street up to and including the bend in the road opposite 40 Walpole Terrace. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Open the hearing for the Walpole Street Utility Petition
To open the hearing for the Walpole Street Utility Petition
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 Walpole Street Utility Petition. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Continue the hearing to the February 6`h meeting
To continue the hearing to the February 6`h 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 hearing to the February 6`h meeting. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Approve the Sewer Rate Relief as recommended by the Finance Director. It provided the opportunity to apply for funding from the state
To approve the Sewer Rate Relief as recommended by the Finance Director. It provided the opportunity to apply for funding from the state
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 Sewer Rate Relief as recommended by the Finance Director. It provided the opportunity to apply for funding from the state. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Approve the request from the Dean S. Luce CAPT to hold a road race on May 20, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m
To approve the request from the Dean S. Luce CAPT to hold a road race on May 20, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 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 approve the request from the Dean S. Luce CAPT to hold a road race on May 20, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Appoint Heather Cahill as a member to the Commission on Disabilities
To appoint Heather Cahill as a member to the Commission on Disabilities
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 Heather Cahill as a member to the Commission on Disabilities. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Appoint John Friel as member of the Board of Registrars
To appoint John Friel as member of the Board of Registrars
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 Friel as member of the Board of Registrars. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Accept and to Authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A donations to the Canton Council on Aging in the amount of $1000 from the Simoni Foundation,...
Vote to Accept and to Authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A donations to the Canton Council on Aging in the amount of $1000 from the Simoni Foundation, $400 from the Congregational Church of Canton, and $50 from Janet A. Wiederhold in memory of Diane Brady
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
“Vote to Accept and to Authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A donations to the Canton Council on Aging in the amount of $1000 from the Simoni Foundation, $400 from the Congregational Church of Canton, and $50 from Janet A. Wiederhold in memory of Diane Brady. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Accept and to Authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGM Ch. 44 § 53A donations to the Canton Fire Department in the amount of $75 from Carmela Dibiasio
Vote to Accept and to Authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGM Ch. 44 § 53A donations to the Canton Fire Department in the amount of $75 from Carmela Dibiasio
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
“Vote to Accept and to Authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGM Ch. 44 § 53A donations to the Canton Fire Department in the amount of $75 from Carmela Dibiasio. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Have signs posted at all Town owned bodies of water stating use at your own risk
To have signs posted at all Town owned bodies of water stating use at your own risk
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 have signs posted at all Town owned bodies of water stating use at your own risk. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Approve the minutes from the Board of Selectmen meeting held on November 14, 2017
To approve the minutes from the Board of Selectmen meeting held on November 14, 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 meeting held on November 14, 2017. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: S-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Go into executive session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town (Reservoir Pond)...
To go into executive session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town (Reservoir Pond) and to adjourn open session at 7:55 p.m
The roll call says “Connolly” without a first initial while two members named Connolly were on the board. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town (Reservoir Pond) and to adjourn open session at 7:55 p.m. Roll call vote was taken and each answered in the affirmative. M r. Theodore:Affirmative M r. Porter:Affirmative M r. Connolly:Affirmative M r. Connolly:Affirmative M r. Feeney:Affirmative.”
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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