MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
February 20, 2018
27 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: John J. Connolly, Mark J. Porter, Kevin T. Feeney, Thomas W. Theodore
Absent: Christopher J. Connolly
During the meeting:
- It was noted that Selectman Chris Connolly was not in attendance due to a prior commitment.
Every vote, in order
Open the hearing regarding the News Stand Wine and Malt Package Store license
To open the hearing regarding the News Stand Wine and Malt Package Store license
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the hearing regarding the News Stand Wine and Malt Package Store license. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Porter)
Begin the process of revoking the Wine and Malt Package store license for the News Stand 719 Washington Street and to authorize Mr. Aspinwall to take measures to initiate the steps to revoke the...
To begin the process of revoking the Wine and Malt Package store license for the News Stand 719 Washington Street and to authorize Mr. Aspinwall to take measures to initiate the steps to revoke the license
From the minutes
“Motion was made to begin the process of revoking the Wine and Malt Package store license for the News Stand 719 Washington Street and to authorize Mr. Aspinwall to take measures to initiate the steps to revoke the license. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Porter)
Open the Reservoir Pond Rules and Regulations Hearing regarding Wintertime Use
To open the Reservoir Pond Rules and Regulations Hearing regarding Wintertime Use
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the Reservoir Pond Rules and Regulations Hearing regarding Wintertime Use. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Porter)
Open the hearing for the application for alteration of premises, Trillium Brewing Company, 110 Shawmut Road
To open the hearing for the application for alteration of premises, Trillium Brewing Company, 110 Shawmut Road
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the hearing for the application for alteration of premises, Trillium Brewing Company, 110 Shawmut Road. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Porter)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close the hearing. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Porter)
Approve the application for alteration of premises to include an outdoor patio for Trillium Brewing Company, 110 Shawmut Road
To approve the application for alteration of premises to include an outdoor patio for Trillium Brewing Company, 110 Shawmut Road
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the application for alteration of premises to include an outdoor patio for Trillium Brewing Company, 110 Shawmut Road. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Porter)
Approve the renewal of 2018 licenses to sell second hand jewelry and electronics for Precious Metals and Artin Jewelers as the applications were in order
To approve the renewal of 2018 licenses to sell second hand jewelry and electronics for Precious Metals and Artin Jewelers as the applications were in order
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the renewal of 2018 licenses to sell second hand jewelry and electronics for Precious Metals and Artin Jewelers as the applications were in order. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Porter)
Approve the COA recommendation to name the health/conference room at the Senior Center in honor of Betty Lethin who had served the Town of Canton as the Public Health nurse and as a volunteer at...
To approve the COA recommendation to name the health/conference room at the Senior Center in honor of Betty Lethin who had served the Town of Canton as the Public Health nurse and as a volunteer at the Council on Aging for over 30 years
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the COA recommendation to name the health/conference room at the Senior Center in honor of Betty Lethin who had served the Town of Canton as the Public Health nurse and as a volunteer at the Council on Aging for over 30 years. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Porter)
Approve the Irish Cultural Center Road Race to be held on September 9, 2018 contingent upon approval by the Police and Fire Departments
To approve the Irish Cultural Center Road Race to be held on September 9, 2018 contingent upon approval by the Police and Fire Departments
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Irish Cultural Center Road Race to be held on September 9, 2018 contingent upon approval by the Police and Fire Departments. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Porter)
Approve the application to obtain a special license to serve alcoholic beverages at a one day event for Trinity Episcopal Church, One Blue Hill River Road to be held on June 16, 2018 at 6:00 p.m....
To approve the application to obtain a special license to serve alcoholic beverages at a one day event for Trinity Episcopal Church, One Blue Hill River Road to be held on June 16, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. until June 17, 2018 at 12:30 a.m. contingent upon Building Commission and Fire Chief
Yes: Feeney, John J. Connolly, PorterNo: Theodore
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 Trinity Episcopal Church, One Blue Hill River Road to be held on June 16, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. until June 17, 2018 at 12:30 a.m. contingent upon Building Commission and Fire Chief. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 3-1 (Mr. Theodore voted against the motion).” (Motion: Feeney, second: Porter)
Approve an Inter-municipal agreement between the Town of Canton and the Town of Westwood for a public safety antenna to be placed on a water tank. It was noted that the agreement is revocable at...
To approve an Inter-municipal agreement between the Town of Canton and the Town of Westwood for a public safety antenna to be placed on a water tank. It was noted that the agreement is revocable at any time
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve an Inter-municipal agreement between the Town of Canton and the Town of Westwood for a public safety antenna to be placed on a water tank. It was noted that the agreement is revocable at any time. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Porter)
Accept with regret, the retirement of Mark Lague, Library Director, after 39 years of service
To accept with regret, the retirement of Mark Lague, Library Director, after 39 years of service
From the minutes
“Motion was made to accept with regret, the retirement of Mark Lague, Library Director, after 39 years of service. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Porter)
Accept the resignation of Nick Pirelli, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation
To accept the resignation of Nick Pirelli, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation
From the minutes
“Motion was made to accept the resignation of Nick Pirelli, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Porter)
Approve the Local Initiative Program —Compliance Certificate regarding a purchase of an affordable unit in Canton
To approve the Local Initiative Program —Compliance Certificate regarding a purchase of an affordable unit in Canton
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Local Initiative Program —Compliance Certificate regarding a purchase of an affordable unit in Canton. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Porter)
Appoint Robert Martin as Building Maintenance Worker effective within two weeks of appointment
To appoint Robert Martin as Building Maintenance Worker effective within two weeks of appointment
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Robert Martin as Building Maintenance Worker effective within two weeks of appointment. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Porter)
Appoint James Gallagher as Meter Reader effective within two weeks of appointment
To appoint James Gallagher as Meter Reader effective within two weeks of appointment
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint James Gallagher as Meter Reader effective within two weeks of appointment. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Porter)
Appoint Christopher Sykes as Highway Foreman effective within two weeks of appointment
To appoint Christopher Sykes as Highway Foreman effective within two weeks of appointment
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Christopher Sykes as Highway Foreman effective within two weeks of appointment. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Porter)
Appoint the following to the Pequitside task force as voting members: Tom Theodore, Elizabeth Sugameli, Gerald Carmichael, Stacey Gorman, David Hiltz, Reuki Schutt, Chief Charles Doody, Karen...
To appoint the following to the Pequitside task force as voting members: Tom Theodore, Elizabeth Sugameli, Gerald Carmichael, Stacey Gorman, David Hiltz, Reuki Schutt, Chief Charles Doody, Karen Erickson, Mary Feldman, and as non-voting members: Cynthia O'Connell, Elizabeth Francis and Kristen Phelps
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint the following to the Pequitside task force as voting members: Tom Theodore, Elizabeth Sugameli, Gerald Carmichael, Stacey Gorman, David Hiltz, Reuki Schutt, Chief Charles Doody, Karen Erickson, Mary Feldman, and as non-voting members: Cynthia O'Connell, Elizabeth Francis and Kristen Phelps..”
Accept the disclosure forms provided by the residents, Karen Erickson and Mary Feldman who were appointed to the task force
To accept the disclosure forms provided by the residents, Karen Erickson and Mary Feldman who were appointed to the task force
From the minutes
“Motion was made to accept the disclosure forms provided by the residents, Karen Erickson and Mary Feldman who were appointed to the task force. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Porter)
Amend the dates for one day liquor licenses for Blue Hill Ski Area to March 3`a March 10th and March 17th, 2018
To amend the dates for one day liquor licenses for Blue Hill Ski Area to March 3`a March 10th and March 17th, 2018
From the minutes
“Motion was made to amend the dates for one day liquor licenses for Blue Hill Ski Area to March 3`a March 10th and March 17th, 2018. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Porter)
Approve the revised Capital Plan
To approve the revised Capital Plan
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the revised Capital Plan. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Porter)
Reaffirm the Board's vote to declare the Town Website as alternate the Official Posting Location for board and committee public meetings
To reaffirm the Board's vote to declare the Town Website as alternate the Official Posting Location for board and committee public meetings
From the minutes
“Motion was made to reaffirm the Board's vote to declare the Town Website as alternate the Official Posting Location for board and committee public meetings. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Porter)
Approve the Board of Selectmen minutes from the meeting held on December 12, 2017
To approve the Board of Selectmen minutes from the meeting held on December 12, 2017
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Board of Selectmen minutes from the meeting held on December 12, 2017. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Porter)
Authorize the Building Commissioner to deem and mark the following Town owned buildings as unsafe: The Tilden House on Pleasant Street and the Water Sewer Storage Building on Pine Street
To authorize the Building Commissioner to deem and mark the following Town owned buildings as unsafe: The Tilden House on Pleasant Street and the Water Sewer Storage Building on Pine Street
From the minutes
“Motion was made to authorize the Building Commissioner to deem and mark the following Town owned buildings as unsafe: The Tilden House on Pleasant Street and the Water Sewer Storage Building on Pine Street. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Porter)
Authorize the Chairman to sign documents related to Green Communities designation
To authorize the Chairman to sign documents related to Green Communities designation
From the minutes
“Motion was made to authorize the Chairman to sign documents related to Green Communities designation. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Porter)
Enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and...
To enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. (Opioid Class Action Suit and Reservoir Pond Dam)
From the minutes
“Motion was made to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. (Opioid Class Action Suit and Reservoir Pond Dam). Roll call vote was taken and each answered in the affirmative. Mr. Theodore:Affirmative Mr. Porter:Affirmative Mr. Connolly:Affirmative Mr. Feeney:Affirmative.”
Adjourn open session at 8:50 a.m
To adjourn open session at 8:50 a.m
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn open session at 8:50 a.m. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: John J. Connolly)
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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