MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
June 12, 2018
27 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes say “Mr. Connolly was not present at the meeting due to illness” without a first name. Christopher J. Connolly speaks later in the meeting, so MassVoter shows John J. Connolly as absent.
Present: Mark J. Porter, Christopher J. Connolly, Kevin T. Feeney, Thomas W. Theodore
Absent: John J. Connolly
Every vote, in order
Appoint Paul Clark as Deputy Emergency Management Director
To appoint Paul Clark as Deputy Emergency Management Director
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Paul Clark as Deputy Emergency Management Director. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the application for amusement devices and entertainment permit for Golden Ocean Development Inc., Golden China Restaurant, 599 Washington Street
To approve the application for amusement devices and entertainment permit for Golden Ocean Development Inc., Golden China Restaurant, 599 Washington Street
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the application for amusement devices and entertainment permit for Golden Ocean Development Inc., Golden China Restaurant, 599 Washington Street. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote:4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve changes to the Personnel Board Policies effective July 15L as recommended by the Director of Human Resources
To approve changes to the Personnel Board Policies effective July 15L as recommended by the Director of Human Resources
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve changes to the Personnel Board Policies effective July 15L as recommended by the Director of Human Resources. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Invoke the rule of necessity due to the fact that three of the Board's members participate in the Town's insurance program
To invoke the rule of necessity due to the fact that three of the Board's members participate in the Town's insurance program
From the minutes
“Motion was made to invoke the rule of necessity due to the fact that three of the Board's members participate in the Town's insurance program. Roll call was taken and each answered in the affirmative for all 4 members Mr. Theodore: Affirmative Mr. Connolly :Affirmative Mr. Porter: Affirmative Mr. Feeney: Affirmative.”
Approve the Fiscal 2019 stop loss insurance contract to Cook and Company with Serious America as the secondary as recommended by James Murgia, Finance Director
To approve the Fiscal 2019 stop loss insurance contract to Cook and Company with Serious America as the secondary as recommended by James Murgia, Finance Director
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Fiscal 2019 stop loss insurance contract to Cook and Company with Serious America as the secondary as recommended by James Murgia, Finance Director. Roll call was taken and each answered in the affirmative for all 4 members Mr. Theodore: Affirmative Mr. Connolly :Affirmative Mr. Porter: Affirmative Mr. Feeney: Affirmative.”
Approve application to obtain a (special) license to serve alcoholic beverages at three one-day events for Trillium Brewing Company, 110 Shawmut Road on July 12th, August 8th and August 30th from...
To approve application to obtain a (special) license to serve alcoholic beverages at three one-day events for Trillium Brewing Company, 110 Shawmut Road on July 12th, August 8th and August 30th from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve application to obtain a (special) license to serve alcoholic beverages at three one-day events for Trillium Brewing Company, 110 Shawmut Road on July 12th, August 8th and August 30th from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve application to obtain a (special) license to serve alcoholic beverages and an entertainment permit at a one-day event for Trillium Brewing Company to be held at 19851W Foster Blvd on...
To approve application to obtain a (special) license to serve alcoholic beverages and an entertainment permit at a one-day event for Trillium Brewing Company to be held at 19851W Foster Blvd on August 4`h from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve application to obtain a (special) license to serve alcoholic beverages and an entertainment permit at a one-day event for Trillium Brewing Company to be held at 19851W Foster Blvd on August 4`h from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve application to obtain a (special) license to serve alcoholic beverages at a one-day event for the Bradley Estate, 246B Washington Street on June 17th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. contingent...
To approve application to obtain a (special) license to serve alcoholic beverages at a one-day event for the Bradley Estate, 246B Washington Street on June 17th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve application to obtain a (special) license to serve alcoholic beverages at a one-day event for the Bradley Estate, 246B Washington Street on June 17th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve application to obtain a (special) license to serve alcoholic beverages at a one-day event for Trinity Episcopal Church, One Blue Hill River Road from July 28, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. to July 29,...
To approve application to obtain a (special) license to serve alcoholic beverages at a one-day event for Trinity Episcopal Church, One Blue Hill River Road from July 28, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. to July 29, 2018 at 12:30 a.m. contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve application to obtain a (special) license to serve alcoholic beverages at a one-day event for Trinity Episcopal Church, One Blue Hill River Road from July 28, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. to July 29, 2018 at 12:30 a.m. contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve application to obtain a (special) license to serve alcoholic beverages at a one-Day event for Trinity Episcopal Church, One Blue Hill River Road from August 25, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. to August...
To approve application to obtain a (special) license to serve alcoholic beverages at a one-Day event for Trinity Episcopal Church, One Blue Hill River Road from August 25, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. to August 26, 2018 at 12:30 a.m. contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve application to obtain a (special) license to serve alcoholic beverages at a one-Day event for Trinity Episcopal Church, One Blue Hill River Road from August 25, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. to August 26, 2018 at 12:30 a.m. contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Dissolve the Paul Revere Heritage Building Use-Sub Committee
To dissolve the Paul Revere Heritage Building Use-Sub Committee
From the minutes
“Motion was made to dissolve the Paul Revere Heritage Building Use-Sub Committee. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Gamze Munden (Gigi) as Staff Engineer
To appoint Gamze Munden (Gigi) as Staff Engineer
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Gamze Munden (Gigi) as Staff Engineer. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Alan Leary to the Council on Aging
To appoint Alan Leary to the Council on Aging
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Alan Leary to the Council on Aging. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint the following members to CAASA: Ryan Gordy-Schools Rep and Elizabeth Francis to replace Nick Pirelli; Permit Advisory Committee-Robert McCarthy; Water and Sewer Rate Policy...
To appoint the following members to CAASA: Ryan Gordy-Schools Rep and Elizabeth Francis to replace Nick Pirelli; Permit Advisory Committee-Robert McCarthy; Water and Sewer Rate Policy Committee-Walter Spiegel, Member at Large and Cindy Thomas, Finance Committee Rep; PRHC- Open Space Committee-Elizabeth Francis; Commission on Disabilities-Kevin Feeney; Building Renovation Committee-Kevin Feeney; Health Insurance Advisory Committee-Lt. Charles Rae, Superior Officers and Officer lames Galanis, Police and Canton Community Preservation Committee-Stacey Gorman, Robert Panico, Kevin Feeney
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint the following members to CAASA: Ryan Gordy-Schools Rep and Elizabeth Francis to replace Nick Pirelli; Permit Advisory Committee-Robert McCarthy; Water and Sewer Rate Policy Committee-Walter Spiegel, Member at Large and Cindy Thomas, Finance Committee Rep; PRHC- Open Space Committee-Elizabeth Francis; Commission on Disabilities-Kevin Feeney; Building Renovation Committee-Kevin Feeney; Health Insurance Advisory Committee-Lt. Charles Rae, Superior Officers and Officer lames Galanis, Police and Canton Community Preservation Committee-Stacey Gorman, Robert Panico, Kevin Feeney Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint lames Gallagher as Heavy Equipment Operator
To appoint lames Gallagher as Heavy Equipment Operator
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint lames Gallagher as Heavy Equipment Operator. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint the following as Parks and Recreation Part-time Summer Employees: Mathew Grossman, Camp Counselor
To appoint the following as Parks and Recreation Part-time Summer Employees: Mathew Grossman, Camp Counselor
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint the following as Parks and Recreation Part-time Summer Employees: Mathew Grossman, Camp Counselor Michael Spirito, Bus Driver Melody Demers, Head Counselor Julia Guerini, Head Lifeguard Leann Kilduff, Camp Director Carina Kilduff, Sports Director Brian O'Malley, Bus Driver Karoline Walsh, Bus Driver Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Invoke the rule of necessity
To invoke the rule of necessity
From the minutes
“Motion was made to invoke the rule of necessity Roll call was taken and each answered in the affirmative for all 4 members M r. Theodore: Affirmative M r. Connolly :Affirmative Mr. Porter: Affirmative M r. Feeney: Affirmative.”
Reaffirm the vote on the Fiscal Year `19 insurance rates to adopt them
To reaffirm the vote on the Fiscal Year `19 insurance rates to adopt them
From the minutes
“Motion was made to reaffirm the vote on the Fiscal Year `19 insurance rates to adopt them. Roll call was taken and each answered in the affirmative for all 4 members M r. Theodore: Affirmative M r. Connolly :Affirmative M r. Porter: Affirmative M r. Feeney: Affirmative.”
Reconsider the previous vote awarding the $8750 contract to Kessler McGinnis
To reconsider the previous vote awarding the $8750 contract to Kessler McGinnis
From the minutes
“Motion was made to reconsider the previous vote awarding the $8750 contract to Kessler McGinnis. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Rescind the previous vote awarding contract at $8750 to Kessler McGinnis
To rescind the previous vote awarding contract at $8750 to Kessler McGinnis
From the minutes
“Motion was made to rescind the previous vote awarding contract at $8750 to Kessler McGinnis. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Award the contract for the scope of work for the ADA self evaluation update for the Town of Canton transition plan in the amount of $15900 to be paid by the grant awarded to the town by the Mass...
To award the contract for the scope of work for the ADA self evaluation update for the Town of Canton transition plan in the amount of $15900 to be paid by the grant awarded to the town by the Mass Office on Disabilities
From the minutes
“Motion was made to award the contract for the scope of work for the ADA self evaluation update for the Town of Canton transition plan in the amount of $15900 to be paid by the grant awarded to the town by the Mass Office on Disabilities. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Cemetery Commitment in the amount of $5125.00
To approve the Cemetery Commitment in the amount of $5125.00
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Cemetery Commitment in the amount of $5125.00. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the minutes from the Board of Selectmen meetings held on March 29, 2018 and April 23, 2018
To approve the minutes from the Board of Selectmen meetings held on March 29, 2018 and April 23, 2018
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the minutes from the Board of Selectmen meetings held on March 29, 2018 and April 23, 2018. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Direct the Building Renovation Committee to proceed with the design of the rink repairs
To direct the Building Renovation Committee to proceed with the design of the rink repairs
From the minutes
“Motion was made to direct the Building Renovation Committee to proceed with the design of the rink repairs. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining (Fire Union, AEA) and contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Accountant, Town...
To go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining (Fire Union, AEA) and contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Accountant, Town Engineer, Assistant Town Engineer, Finance Director, Deputy Fire Chief, Information Service Manager, Information System Network Coordinator, Human Resource Director, Library Director, Superintendent Public Works, Town Administrator, Town Planner) and to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Reservoir Pond Dam) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body
From the minutes
“Motion was made to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining (Fire Union, AEA) and contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Accountant, Town Engineer, Assistant Town Engineer, Finance Director, Deputy Fire Chief, Information Service Manager, Information System Network Coordinator, Human Resource Director, Library Director, Superintendent Public Works, Town Administrator, Town Planner) and to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Reservoir Pond Dam) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating 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. Feeney: Affirmative.”
Go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining (Police Union, Deputy Police Chief, Police Chief,) if an open meeting may have a detrimental...
To go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining (Police Union, Deputy Police Chief, Police Chief,) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body
The roll call does not give a vote for Thomas W. Theodore, who was at the meeting. 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 (Police Union, Deputy Police Chief, Police Chief,) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body Roll call vote was taken and each answered in the affirmative. Mr. Porter: Affirmative Mr. Connolly: Affirmative Mr. Feeney: Affirmative.”
Adjourn open session at 8:30 R spectfully submitted
To adjourn open session at 8:30 R spectfully submitted
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn open session at 8:30 R spectfully submitted,.”
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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