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February 6, 2018
31 recorded votes, 31 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 the Class II License for Direct Auto Team Inc., 1095 Washington Street
To open the hearing for the Class II License for Direct Auto Team Inc., 1095 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 Class II License for Direct Auto Team Inc., 1095 Washington 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.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close the hearing. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Approve the application for the Class II License for Direct Auto Team Inc., 1095 Washington Street, Dmitri Goulb, owner
To approve the application for the Class II License for Direct Auto Team Inc., 1095 Washington Street, Dmitri Goulb, owner
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 the Class II License for Direct Auto Team Inc., 1095 Washington Street, Dmitri Goulb, owner. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Open the hearing
To open 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 open the hearing. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Approve the transfer of the all alcoholic beverage package store license and the pledge of license form Paula's Package Store, Inc. dba Paula's Package Store to AASTHA SHETH, Inc. dba Paula's...
To approve the transfer of the all alcoholic beverage package store license and the pledge of license form Paula's Package Store, Inc. dba Paula's Package Store to AASTHA SHETH, Inc. dba Paula's Package Store, 561 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 approve the transfer of the all alcoholic beverage package store license and the pledge of license form Paula's Package Store, Inc. dba Paula's Package Store to AASTHA SHETH, Inc. dba Paula's Package Store, 561 Washington Street. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Continue the Eversource —Walpole Street Utility Petition hearing to the next meeting (February 2ptn)
To continue the Eversource —Walpole Street Utility Petition hearing to the next meeting (February 2ptn)
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 Eversource —Walpole Street Utility Petition hearing to the next meeting (February 2ptn) Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Open the warrant for ATM 2018
To open the warrant for ATM 2018
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 warrant for ATM 2018. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Add article 62 to the warrant (to release an affordable housing unit at Indian Woods Way)
To add article 62 to the warrant (to release an affordable housing unit at Indian Woods Way)
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 add article 62 to the warrant (to release an affordable housing unit at Indian Woods Way) Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Add article 63 to the warrant (sales tax on recreational marijuana)
To add article 63 to the warrant (sales tax on recreational marijuana)
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 add article 63 to the warrant (sales tax on recreational marijuana). Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Close the warrant for ATM 2018
To close the warrant for ATM 2018
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 warrant for ATM 2018 Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Motion was made to approve the warrant for ATM 2018. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Approve the warrant for ATM 2018
To approve the warrant for ATM 2018
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 warrant for ATM 2018. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0 Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Refer the ATM 2018 Zoning Articles and Street Acceptance Articles to the Planning Board
To refer the ATM 2018 Zoning Articles and Street Acceptance Articles to the Planning Board
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 refer the ATM 2018 Zoning Articles and Street Acceptance Articles to the Planning Board. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Approve the installation of a crosswalk on Shawmut Road to be paid for by Emergent Biosolutions
To approve the installation of a crosswalk on Shawmut Road to be paid for by Emergent Biosolutions
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 installation of a crosswalk on Shawmut Road to be paid for by Emergent Biosolutions. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: S-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Approve the agreement between the Town of Canton and Weston and Sampson Engineers Inc., for Recreation Facilities Needs Assessment and Master Plan in the amount of a maximum of $46,000
To approve the agreement between the Town of Canton and Weston and Sampson Engineers Inc., for Recreation Facilities Needs Assessment and Master Plan in the amount of a maximum of $46,000
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 agreement between the Town of Canton and Weston and Sampson Engineers Inc., for Recreation Facilities Needs Assessment and Master Plan in the amount of a maximum of $46,000. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Create the committee and to appoint Mr. Theodore as the Board of Selectmen representative
To create the committee and to appoint Mr. Theodore as the Board of Selectmen representative
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 create the committee and to appoint Mr. Theodore as the Board of Selectmen representative. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Approve the application to obtain a special license to serve alcoholic beverages at a one day event for the Bradley Estate, 2468 Washington Street, to be held on February 17, 2018 from 7:00 p.m....
To approve the application to obtain a special license to serve alcoholic beverages at a one day event for the Bradley Estate, 2468 Washington Street, to be held on February 17, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. contingent upon Building Commission 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 a one day event for the Bradley Estate, 2468 Washington Street, to be held on February 17, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. contingent upon Building Commission and Fire Chief approval. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Approve the use of insurance proceeds to fund the agreement between the Town of Canton and Bargmann Hendrie and Architype for Designer Services for Metropolis Rink
To approve the use of insurance proceeds to fund the agreement between the Town of Canton and Bargmann Hendrie and Architype for Designer Services for Metropolis Rink
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 use of insurance proceeds to fund the agreement between the Town of Canton and Bargmann Hendrie and Architype for Designer Services for Metropolis Rink. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Initiate proceeding with the Comcast Cable License Renewal Process. A public hearing will be held at the April 10, 2018 Board of Selectmen meeting
To initiate proceeding with the Comcast Cable License Renewal Process. A public hearing will be held at the April 10, 2018 Board of Selectmen 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 initiate proceeding with the Comcast Cable License Renewal Process. A public hearing will be held at the April 10, 2018 Board of Selectmen meeting. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Approve the FY2019 Public Employee Committee Agreement
To approve the FY2019 Public Employee Committee 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 approve the FY2019 Public Employee Committee Agreement. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Approve the Building and Zoning Administrative Assistant job description
To approve the Building and Zoning Administrative Assistant job description
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 Building and Zoning Administrative Assistant job description. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Approve the Legislative Priorities to be discussed at a TRIC meeting as prepared by the Town Planner and the Town Administrator
To approve the Legislative Priorities to be discussed at a TRIC meeting as prepared by the Town Planner and the Town Administrator
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 Legislative Priorities to be discussed at a TRIC meeting as prepared by the Town Planner and the Town Administrator. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Declare the David Tilden House as surplus
To declare the David Tilden House as surplus
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 declare the David Tilden House as surplus. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Approve the temporary promotion of Lt. John Hutchinson of the Canton Fire Department to cover the position of Captain Freitas who is currently out of work
To approve the temporary promotion of Lt. John Hutchinson of the Canton Fire Department to cover the position of Captain Freitas who is currently out of work
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 temporary promotion of Lt. John Hutchinson of the Canton Fire Department to cover the position of Captain Freitas who is currently out of work. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Appoint Kelsey Quinlan as GIS Coordinator for the Engineering Department
To appoint Kelsey Quinlan as GIS Coordinator for the Engineering 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 appoint Kelsey Quinlan as GIS Coordinator for the Engineering Department. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Accept the retirement of James Penza, Cemetery Foreman
To accept the retirement of James Penza, Cemetery Foreman
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 James Penza, Cemetery Foreman. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Accept the resignation of Herb Silverman, COA Bus driver
To accept the resignation of Herb Silverman, COA Bus driver
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 resignation of Herb Silverman, COA Bus driver. 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, a donation in the amount of $200.00 to the Canton Fire Department
Vote to Accept and to Authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A, a donation in the amount of $200.00 to the 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
“Vote to Accept and to Authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A, a donation in the amount of $200.00 to the Canton Fire Department. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Approve initiating the permitting process for a dumpster to be located at the Pine Street Facility
To approve initiating the permitting process for a dumpster to be located at the Pine Street Facility
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 initiating the permitting process for a dumpster to be located at the Pine Street Facility. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Approve the minutes from the Board of Selectmen meeting held on November 28,. 2017
To approve the minutes from the Board of Selectmen meeting held on November 28,. 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 28,. 2017. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Go into executive session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body
To go into executive session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body
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 collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body. Roll call vote was taken and each answered in the affirmative. Mr. Theodore:Affirmative Mr. Porter:Affirmative Mr. Connolly:Affirmative Mr. Connolly:Affirmative Mr. Feeney:Affirmative.”
Adjourn public session at 9:00 p.m
To adjourn public session at 9:00 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 adjourn public session at 9:00 p.m. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (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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