MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
May 1, 2018
13 recorded votes, 1 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 RFP for the lease of the Rolling Mill as a restaurant
To approve the RFP for the lease of the Rolling Mill as a restaurant
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the RFP for the lease of the Rolling Mill as a restaurant. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve Semi Annual Ambulance Abatements uncollectable in the amount of $181,141.68
To approve Semi Annual Ambulance Abatements uncollectable in the amount of $181,141.68
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve Semi Annual Ambulance Abatements uncollectable in the amount of $181,141.68. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve am individual ambulance abatement for a veteran with financial hardship in the amount of $1,508.34
To approve am individual ambulance abatement for a veteran with financial hardship in the amount of $1,508.34
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve am individual ambulance abatement for a veteran with financial hardship in the amount of $1,508.34. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Travel Expense Reimbursement Policy as recommended by the Town Accountant
To approve the Travel Expense Reimbursement Policy as recommended by the Town Accountant
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Travel Expense Reimbursement Policy as recommended by the Town Accountant. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the contract for the installation of Devoll and Tilden Playgrounds with Reale Associates Inc. in the amount of $77,400.00
To approve the contract for the installation of Devoll and Tilden Playgrounds with Reale Associates Inc. in the amount of $77,400.00
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the contract for the installation of Devoll and Tilden Playgrounds with Reale Associates Inc. in the amount of $77,400.00. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve a request for a Carnival to be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, One Blue Hill River Road from May 25th 6-10 pm, May 26`h and 27th 1-10 pm, and May 28`h 1-8 pm contingent upon Building...
To approve a request for a Carnival to be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, One Blue Hill River Road from May 25th 6-10 pm, May 26`h and 27th 1-10 pm, and May 28`h 1-8 pm contingent upon Building Commissioner approval and Fire Chief approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve a request for a Carnival to be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, One Blue Hill River Road from May 25th 6-10 pm, May 26`h and 27th 1-10 pm, and May 28`h 1-8 pm contingent upon Building Commissioner approval and Fire Chief approval. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve an application to obtain a (special) license to serve alcoholic beverages and an application for a Road Race to be held at Trillium, 110 Shawmut Road on Sunday June 3, 2018 from 7:00 a.m....
To approve an application to obtain a (special) license to serve alcoholic beverages and an application for a Road Race to be held at Trillium, 110 Shawmut Road on Sunday June 3, 2018 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. contingent upon Police, Building and Fire Department approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve an application to obtain a (special) license to serve alcoholic beverages and an application for a Road Race to be held at Trillium, 110 Shawmut Road on Sunday June 3, 2018 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. contingent upon Police, Building and Fire Department approval. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve an entertainment permit for Trillium Brewing Company, 110 Shawmut Road, for a trivia event to be held on Friday, May 4, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m
To approve an entertainment permit for Trillium Brewing Company, 110 Shawmut Road, for a trivia event to be held on Friday, May 4, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve an entertainment permit for Trillium Brewing Company, 110 Shawmut Road, for a trivia event to be held on Friday, May 4, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Inter-municipal Agreement with the Town of Stoughton for Radio Equipment on the Water Tank
To approve the Inter-municipal Agreement with the Town of Stoughton for Radio Equipment on the Water Tank
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Inter-municipal Agreement with the Town of Stoughton for Radio Equipment on the Water Tank. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve temporary promotions of Fire Department personnel Jeff Obrien Temporary Captain and Donald Lester Temporary Lieutenant
To approve temporary promotions of Fire Department personnel Jeff Obrien Temporary Captain and Donald Lester Temporary Lieutenant
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve temporary promotions of Fire Department personnel Jeff Obrien Temporary Captain and Donald Lester Temporary Lieutenant. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Minutes from the Board of Selectmen's meeting held on February 6, 2018
To approve the Minutes from the Board of Selectmen's meeting held on February 6, 2018
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Minutes from the Board of Selectmen's meeting held on February 6, 2018. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: C. Connolly 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (AEA and IAFF Unions) and litigation (Canton Holdings) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
To go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (AEA and IAFF Unions) and litigation (Canton Holdings) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining and litigating position of the public body and to discuss complaints or charges against Town employees
From the minutes
“Motion was made to go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (AEA and IAFF Unions) and litigation (Canton Holdings) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining and litigating position of the public body and to discuss complaints or charges against Town employees. Roll call vote was taken and each answered in the affirmative. Mr. Theodore: Affirmative Mr. Porter: Affirmative Mr. 1. Connolly: Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly: Affirmative Mr. Feeney: Affirmative.”
Adjourn open session at 7:55 p.m. -~
To adjourn open session at 7:55 p.m. -~
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn open session at 7:55 p.m. -~.”
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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