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April 17, 2018
18 recorded votes, 18 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
Approve the Common Victualler's License for Canton Nutrition, 606 Washington Street, Ann Gells, owner
To approve the Common Victualler's License for Canton Nutrition, 606 Washington Street, Ann Gells, 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 Common Victualler's License for Canton Nutrition, 606 Washington Street, Ann Gells, owner. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Open the public hearing for the transfer of the All Alcohol Restaurant License from Asia Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Golden China at 599 Washington Street, Canton, MA to Golden Ocean Development Inc....
To open the public hearing for the transfer of the All Alcohol Restaurant License from Asia Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Golden China at 599 Washington Street, Canton, MA to Golden Ocean Development Inc. d/b/a Golden China at 599 Washington Street, Canton, MA
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 for the transfer of the All Alcohol Restaurant License from Asia Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Golden China at 599 Washington Street, Canton, MA to Golden Ocean Development Inc. d/b/a Golden China at 599 Washington Street, Canton, MA. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: S-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)
Transfer the all alcohol restaurant license from Asia Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Golden China at 599 Washington Street, Canton, MA to Golden Ocean Development Inc. d/b/a Golden China at 599 Washington...
To transfer the all alcohol restaurant license from Asia Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Golden China at 599 Washington Street, Canton, MA to Golden Ocean Development Inc. d/b/a Golden China at 599 Washington Street, Canton, MA
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 transfer the all alcohol restaurant license from Asia Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Golden China at 599 Washington Street, Canton, MA to Golden Ocean Development Inc. d/b/a Golden China at 599 Washington Street, Canton, MA. 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 to be held at Hellenic Nursing &Rehabilitation Center at 601 Sherman Street on Saturday,...
To approve the application to obtain a (special) license to serve alcoholic beverages at a one-day event for to be held at Hellenic Nursing &Rehabilitation Center at 601 Sherman Street on Saturday, June 16, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 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 a one-day event for to be held at Hellenic Nursing &Rehabilitation Center at 601 Sherman Street on Saturday, June 16, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval. 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 Trinity Episcopal Church to be held at One Blue Hill River Road on Saturday, May 19, 2018...
To approve the application to obtain a (special) license to serve alcoholic beverages at a one-day event for Trinity Episcopal Church to be held at One Blue Hill River Road on Saturday, May 19, 2018 with alcohol served from 6:00 p.m. until Sunday, May 20, 2018 at 12:30 a.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 a one-day event for Trinity Episcopal Church to be held at One Blue Hill River Road on Saturday, May 19, 2018 with alcohol served from 6:00 p.m. until Sunday, May 20, 2018 at 12:30 a.m. contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Approve the request to hold a road race on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. by South Shore Race Management on behalf of Canton Association of Business Industries contingent upon Police and...
To approve the request to hold a road race on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. by South Shore Race Management on behalf of Canton Association of Business Industries contingent upon Police and Fire 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 request to hold a road race on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. by South Shore Race Management on behalf of Canton Association of Business Industries contingent upon Police and Fire approval. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Approve the request to hold a road race on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. by Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children and Application to Obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic...
To approve the request to hold a road race on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. by Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children and Application to Obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at a One-Day Event at the race to be held at 3 Randolph Street on May 6, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. contingent upon Police and Fire 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 request to hold a road race on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. by Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children and Application to Obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at a One-Day Event at the race to be held at 3 Randolph Street on May 6, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. contingent upon Police and Fire approval. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Approve the amended date for closing of Special Town Meeting warrant for zoning and non-zoning articles to Monday, Apri123, 2018 at 12:OOp.m
To approve the amended date for closing of Special Town Meeting warrant for zoning and non-zoning articles to Monday, Apri123, 2018 at 12:OOp.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 amended date for closing of Special Town Meeting warrant for zoning and non-zoning articles to Monday, Apri123, 2018 at 12:OOp.m. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Accept and authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms thereof under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donation from HarborOne Bank in the amount of $200.00 for the Police Department
To accept and authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms thereof under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donation from HarborOne Bank in the amount of $200.00 for the Police 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 and authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms thereof under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donation from HarborOne Bank in the amount of $200.00 for the Police Department. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Accept the retirement of Christina A. Carlton, Executive Assistant with regret
To accept the retirement of Christina A. Carlton, Executive Assistant with regret
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 Christina A. Carlton, Executive Assistant with regret. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Accept and authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms thereof under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donation from Outfront Media in the amount of $18,750.00
To accept and authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms thereof under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donation from Outfront Media in the amount of $18,750.00
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 thereof under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donation from Outfront Media in the amount of $18,750.00. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Appoint Andrea Berardi as Assistant Parks &Recreation Director
To appoint Andrea Berardi as Assistant Parks &Recreation Director
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 Andrea Berardi as Assistant Parks &Recreation Director. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Appoint Gary Ronan, Kathy Gibbs-McCormick and Peter Pineo as Members to Traffic Committee
To appoint Gary Ronan, Kathy Gibbs-McCormick and Peter Pineo as Members to Traffic 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 Gary Ronan, Kathy Gibbs-McCormick and Peter Pineo as Members to Traffic Committee. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Approve a request to change the Sunday hours of operation for Paula's Package Store to 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m
To approve a request to change the Sunday hours of operation for Paula's Package Store to 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 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 a request to change the Sunday hours of operation for Paula's Package Store to 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Designate Mr. Aspinwall to negotiate favorable terms for the Town with respect to the contract for representation regarding opioid litigation
To designate Mr. Aspinwall to negotiate favorable terms for the Town with respect to the contract for representation regarding opioid litigation
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 designate Mr. Aspinwall to negotiate favorable terms for the Town with respect to the contract for representation regarding opioid litigation. 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 (Personal Contracts including Town Accountant, Conservation Agent, Town Engineer, Assistant...
To go into executive session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Personal Contracts including Town Accountant, Conservation Agent, Town Engineer, Assistant Town Engineer, Finance Director, Deputy Fire Chief, Information Service Manager, Information System Network Coordinator, Human Resource Director, Library Director, Operations Manager DPW, Deputy Police Chief, Police Chief, Superintendent Public Works, Town Administrator, Town Planner, Police Union Contracts and Fire Union Local 1580 Contracts) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town and the Chair so declares
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 (Personal Contracts including Town Accountant, Conservation Agent, Town Engineer, Assistant Town Engineer, Finance Director, Deputy Fire Chief, Information Service Manager, Information System Network Coordinator, Human Resource Director, Library Director, Operations Manager DPW, Deputy Police Chief, Police Chief, Superintendent Public Works, Town Administrator, Town Planner, Police Union Contracts and Fire Union Local 1580 Contracts) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town and the Chair so declares 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 open session at 7:56 p.m
To adjourn open session at 7:56 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 open session at 7:56 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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