MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
March 20, 2018
27 recorded votes, 27 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 meeting at 7:05 p.m. The Board held a moment of silence for Ms. O'Brien (Billy O'Brien's wife) who passed away recently. Brian Mahoney and Peter Pineo presented to the Board the...
To open the meeting at 7:05 p.m. The Board held a moment of silence for Ms. O'Brien (Billy O'Brien's wife) who passed away recently. Brian Mahoney and Peter Pineo presented to the Board the Beautification Committee Viaduct Enhancement Plan. They discussed the cleanup of the exterior of the viaduct, such as removing vines, maintaining the grounds on both sides and cleaning up litter. They noted that they are in process of determining who owns which part of the grounds and the structure and seeing if that entity would be willing to take part in the cleanup and maintenance
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the meeting at 7:05 p.m. The Board held a moment of silence for Ms. O'Brien (Billy O'Brien's wife) who passed away recently. Brian Mahoney and Peter Pineo presented to the Board the Beautification Committee Viaduct Enhancement Plan. They discussed the cleanup of the exterior of the viaduct, such as removing vines, maintaining the grounds on both sides and cleaning up litter. They noted that they are in process of determining who owns which part of the grounds and the structure and seeing if that entity would be willing to take part in the cleanup and maintenance..”
Accept the donation and to authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms thereof a donation in the amount of $5000.00 from Fresenius Kabi to the Canton Council on Aging
To accept the donation and to authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms thereof a donation in the amount of $5000.00 from Fresenius Kabi to the Canton Council on Aging
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 donation and to authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms thereof a donation in the amount of $5000.00 from Fresenius Kabi to the Canton Council on Aging. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Reopen the wine and malt package store license revocation hearing for the News Stand, 719 Washington Street
To reopen the wine and malt package store license revocation hearing for the News Stand, 719 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 reopen the wine and malt package store license revocation hearing for the News Stand, 719 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)
Recall the wine and malt package store license for the News Stand and to provide the previous owner with a prorated rebate on the cost of the license
To recall the wine and malt package store license for the News Stand and to provide the previous owner with a prorated rebate on the cost of the license
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 recall the wine and malt package store license for the News Stand and to provide the previous owner with a prorated rebate on the cost of the license. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Approve the amendment to the Above Ground Flammable Storage License for Twelve Point Realty Trust, 1026 Turnpike Street as the paperwork was in order
To approve the amendment to the Above Ground Flammable Storage License for Twelve Point Realty Trust, 1026 Turnpike Street as the paperwork was in order
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 amendment to the Above Ground Flammable Storage License for Twelve Point Realty Trust, 1026 Turnpike Street as the paperwork was in order. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Approve the submission of the Tilden House Massachusetts Historical Commission grant application and to hereby authorize the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen to execute a Preservation...
To approve the submission of the Tilden House Massachusetts Historical Commission grant application and to hereby authorize the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen to execute a Preservation Restriction with the Massachusetts Historical Commission should the Canton Historical Society be awarded a grant from the Massachusetts Preservation Project Fund
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 submission of the Tilden House Massachusetts Historical Commission grant application and to hereby authorize the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen to execute a Preservation Restriction with the Massachusetts Historical Commission should the Canton Historical Society be awarded a grant from the Massachusetts Preservation Project Fund. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Approve the resolution and support the Statement of Interest
To approve the resolution and support the Statement of Interest
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
“Mr. Feeney read the resolution for the Statement of Interest. Motion was made to approve the resolution and support the Statement of Interest. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Approve articles 5, 6, 9 (motions 3, 4 and 5), 11 (both motions), 12 (motions 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 and 11), 14, 15, 17, 18, 20 (subject to the requirement of a public hearing and a supermajority...
To approve articles 5, 6, 9 (motions 3, 4 and 5), 11 (both motions), 12 (motions 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 and 11), 14, 15, 17, 18, 20 (subject to the requirement of a public hearing and a supermajority vote), 21, 22, 25, 59, 62 and 64 (motion 3)
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
“each article, the Board took its positions. Motion was made to approve articles 5, 6, 9 (motions 3, 4 and 5), 11 (both motions), 12 (motions 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 and 11), 14, 15, 17, 18, 20 (subject to the requirement of a public hearing and a supermajority vote), 21, 22, 25, 59, 62 and 64 (motion 3). Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Approve article 39 and 40. opposed to motion)
To approve article 39 and 40. opposed to motion)
Yes: Christopher J. Connolly, Feeney, John J. Connolly, TheodoreNo: 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 approve article 39 and 40. Motion: Mr. Feeney opposed to motion) Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 4-1 (Mr. Porter.” (Motion: Feeney)
Indefinitely postpone articles 8, 10, 13
To indefinitely postpone articles 8, 10, 13
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.
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“Motion was made to indefinitely postpone articles 8, 10, 13. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Defer articles 7, 16, 19, 23, 24, 26-36, 37, 41, 42-58
To defer articles 7, 16, 19, 23, 24, 26-36, 37, 41, 42-58
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 defer articles 7, 16, 19, 23, 24, 26-36, 37, 41, 42-58. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Authorize the Draper Property Study and accept a Planning Grant for $21,000 to determine and recommend reuses of the property and site
To authorize the Draper Property Study and accept a Planning Grant for $21,000 to determine and recommend reuses of the property and site
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 authorize the Draper Property Study and accept a Planning Grant for $21,000 to determine and recommend reuses of the property and site. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Support the Conservation Commission bill called the Public Land Preservation Act
To support the Conservation Commission bill called the Public Land Preservation Act
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 the Conservation Commission bill called the Public Land Preservation Act. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Approve the Council on Aging Standards of Independence, which were developed by the Council on Aging
To approve the Council on Aging Standards of Independence, which were developed by the Council on Aging
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 Council on Aging Standards of Independence, which were developed by the Council on Aging. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Approve the installation of a crosswalk on Randolph Street near Bayberry Road per the study conducted by McMahon Associates
To approve the installation of a crosswalk on Randolph Street near Bayberry Road per the study conducted by McMahon Associates
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 Randolph Street near Bayberry Road per the study conducted by McMahon Associates. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Approve the 2018 Second Hand Jewelry and Electronics Licenses for Kramer and Company Inc., 785 Washington Street and Burchell's Jewelry, 575 Washington Street
To approve the 2018 Second Hand Jewelry and Electronics Licenses for Kramer and Company Inc., 785 Washington Street and Burchell's Jewelry, 575 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 2018 Second Hand Jewelry and Electronics Licenses for Kramer and Company Inc., 785 Washington Street and Burchell's Jewelry, 575 Washington Street. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Approve the Chapter 90 Project request to replace two or more non reflective stop signs and to install 56 stop signs and posts that had been removed and not replaced over the years. These stop...
To approve the Chapter 90 Project request to replace two or more non reflective stop signs and to install 56 stop signs and posts that had been removed and not replaced over the years. These stop sign locations are part of the Town of Canton Traffic Rules and Regulations
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 Chapter 90 Project request to replace two or more non reflective stop signs and to install 56 stop signs and posts that had been removed and not replaced over the years. These stop sign locations are part of the Town of Canton Traffic Rules and Regulations. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Approve the Certificate of Achievement for John G. Bonnanzio
To approve the Certificate of Achievement for John G. Bonnanzio
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 Certificate of Achievement for John G. Bonnanzio. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Appoint Thomas Degnan as Water Sewer Supervisor
To appoint Thomas Degnan as Water Sewer Supervisor
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.
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“Motion was made to appoint Thomas Degnan as Water Sewer Supervisor. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Accept with regret the retirement of Frank LaBollita, Deputy Director of Emergency Management
To accept with regret the retirement of Frank LaBollita, Deputy Director of Emergency Management
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 with regret the retirement of Frank LaBollita, Deputy Director of Emergency Management. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Accept and authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donations to the Council on Aging: $200 from Joan Larson in memory of Jack...
To accept and authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donations to the Council on Aging: $200 from Joan Larson in memory of Jack Larson, and all the following in memory of Bernadette Merchant: $25 from Mr. &Mrs. Richard Hoss, $10 from Dorothy Binder &Family, $25 from Kathryn R. Murphy, $35 from Mr. &Mrs. Paul O'Connell, $18 from Marilyn S. Geller, $100 from Mr. &Mrs. Jon Minella, $50 from Mrs. Francis Donovan, $15 from Mr. &Mrs. Frank LaBollita
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 and authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donations to the Council on Aging: $200 from Joan Larson in memory of Jack Larson, and all the following in memory of Bernadette Merchant: $25 from Mr. &Mrs. Richard Hoss, $10 from Dorothy Binder &Family, $25 from Kathryn R. Murphy, $35 from Mr. &Mrs. Paul O'Connell, $18 from Marilyn S. Geller, $100 from Mr. &Mrs. Jon Minella, $50 from Mrs. Francis Donovan, $15 from Mr. &Mrs. Frank LaBollita. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Appoint the following to the Traffic Committee: As Voting members- Mark Porter, Board of Selectmen representative, Mike Trotta, DPW representative Ken Berkowitz, Police Department representative,...
To appoint the following to the Traffic Committee: As Voting members- Mark Porter, Board of Selectmen representative, Mike Trotta, DPW representative Ken Berkowitz, Police Department representative, Laura Smead, Planning representative. As an Alternate member-Kevin Feeney, 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 appoint the following to the Traffic Committee: As Voting members- Mark Porter, Board of Selectmen representative, Mike Trotta, DPW representative Ken Berkowitz, Police Department representative, Laura Smead, Planning representative. As an Alternate member-Kevin Feeney, Board of Selectmen representative. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Approve the minutes from the Board of Selectmen meetings held on January 9, 2018 and January 23, 2018
To approve the minutes from the Board of Selectmen meetings held on January 9, 2018 and January 23, 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 minutes from the Board of Selectmen meetings held on January 9, 2018 and January 23, 2018. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: S-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract for the Pequit and Beaver Brook BMP Retrofit Project
To authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract for the Pequit and Beaver Brook BMP Retrofit Project
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 authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract for the Pequit and Beaver Brook BMP Retrofit Project. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Adjourn in 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 adjourn in 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) and conducting contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Personal Contract Negotiations)
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 adjourn in 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) and conducting contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Personal Contract Negotiations). 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 the open session at 8:59 p.m
To adjourn the open session at 8:59 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 the open session at 8:59 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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