MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
August 7, 2018
25 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Mark J. Porter, Christopher J. Connolly, Kevin T. Feeney, Thomas W. Theodore, John J. Connolly
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve an Application to Obtain Entertainment Permits and (Special) licenses to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at two One-Day Events for lames MacDonald Festival at the Farm to be held at 5 Blue Hill...
To approve an Application to Obtain Entertainment Permits and (Special) licenses to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at two One-Day Events for lames MacDonald Festival at the Farm to be held at 5 Blue Hill River Rd on September 15th and 16th from 1:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief Approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve an Application to Obtain Entertainment Permits and (Special) licenses to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at two One-Day Events for lames MacDonald Festival at the Farm to be held at 5 Blue Hill River Rd on September 15th and 16th from 1:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief Approval. Motion: K. Feeney Second: C. Connolly 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Warrant for the 2018 State Primary Election
To approve the Warrant for the 2018 State Primary Election
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Warrant for the 2018 State Primary Election Motion: K. Feeney Second: C. Connolly 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement for AFSCME Local 362 Union
To approve the Memorandum of Agreement for AFSCME Local 362 Union
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Memorandum of Agreement for AFSCME Local 362 Union. Motion: K. Feeney Second: C. Connolly 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Amendment to the Entertainment Permit for Trillium Brewing Company
To approve the Amendment to the Entertainment Permit for Trillium Brewing Company
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Amendment to the Entertainment Permit for Trillium Brewing Company. Motion: K. Feeney Second: C. Connolly 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve an Application to Obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at a One-Day Event for Julie Early Trustees of the Reservation to be held at the Bradley Estate, 2468B Washington...
To approve an Application to Obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at a One-Day Event for Julie Early Trustees of the Reservation to be held at the Bradley Estate, 2468B Washington Street on August 19, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief Approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve an Application to Obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at a One-Day Event for Julie Early Trustees of the Reservation to be held at the Bradley Estate, 2468B Washington Street on August 19, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief Approval. Motion: K. Feeney Second: C. Connolly 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve a Request to hold a block party in the Tilden/Redman Road neighborhood on September 16, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m
To approve a Request to hold a block party in the Tilden/Redman Road neighborhood on September 16, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve a Request to hold a block party in the Tilden/Redman Road neighborhood on September 16, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Motion: K. Feeney Second: C. Connolly 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve a Request to hold a block party in front of 14 Ponkapoag Way on September 22, 2018 (rain date of September 29t") from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m
To approve a Request to hold a block party in front of 14 Ponkapoag Way on September 22, 2018 (rain date of September 29t") from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve a Request to hold a block party in front of 14 Ponkapoag Way on September 22, 2018 (rain date of September 29t") from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Motion: K. Feeney Second: C. Connolly 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve a Personnel Action Form for ZBA Secretary
To approve a Personnel Action Form for ZBA Secretary
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve a Personnel Action Form for ZBA Secretary. Motion: K. Feeney Second: C. Connolly 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Laurie Bogue as the Board of Selectmen Administrative Secretary
To appoint Laurie Bogue as the Board of Selectmen Administrative Secretary
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Laurie Bogue as the Board of Selectmen Administrative Secretary. Motion: K. Feeney Second: C. Connolly 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Accept and Authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donations: $100 to the Parks and Recreation 4th of July Road Race from Bill Galvin
To Accept and Authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donations: $100 to the Parks and Recreation 4th of July Road Race from Bill Galvin
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: $100 to the Parks and Recreation 4th of July Road Race from Bill Galvin. Motion: K. Feeney Second: C. Connolly 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Accept and Authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donations: $500 to the Canton Fire Department from Ronen Drory and ten carwash...
To Accept and Authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donations: $500 to the Canton Fire Department from Ronen Drory and ten carwash books valuing $1050 to the Canton Fire Department from Ronen Drory
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: $500 to the Canton Fire Department from Ronen Drory and ten carwash books valuing $1050 to the Canton Fire Department from Ronen Drory. Motion: K. Feeney Second: C. Connolly 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Accept an Application to hold a children's road race by the Ponkapoag Civic Association on Greenbriar Road, August 26, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. contingent upon Police and Fire approval
To accept an Application to hold a children's road race by the Ponkapoag Civic Association on Greenbriar Road, August 26, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. contingent upon Police and Fire approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to accept an Application to hold a children's road race by the Ponkapoag Civic Association on Greenbriar Road, August 26, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. contingent upon Police and Fire approval. Motion: K. Feeney Second: C. Connolly 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Accept the deeds of easement for the following streets: Knob Hill Circle, Fern Brook Circle, Warner Way, Skyline Circle, Brewer Way, Mount Vernon Street and Colts Crossing
To Accept the deeds of easement for the following streets: Knob Hill Circle, Fern Brook Circle, Warner Way, Skyline Circle, Brewer Way, Mount Vernon Street and Colts Crossing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to Accept the deeds of easement for the following streets: Knob Hill Circle, Fern Brook Circle, Warner Way, Skyline Circle, Brewer Way, Mount Vernon Street and Colts Crossing. Motion: K. Feeney Second: C. Connolly 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Adopt the order to assess betterments for the following Streets: Knob Hill Circle $2,438.89, Fern Brook Circle $2, 438.89, Warner Way$ 2,438.89, Skyline Circle $2,438.89, Mount Vernon Street...
To adopt the order to assess betterments for the following Streets: Knob Hill Circle $2,438.89, Fern Brook Circle $2, 438.89, Warner Way$ 2,438.89, Skyline Circle $2,438.89, Mount Vernon Street $3,913.63, Brewer Way $3,913.63 and Colts Crossing $4,781.52
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adopt the order to assess betterments for the following Streets: Knob Hill Circle $2,438.89, Fern Brook Circle $2, 438.89, Warner Way$ 2,438.89, Skyline Circle $2,438.89, Mount Vernon Street $3,913.63, Brewer Way $3,913.63 and Colts Crossing $4,781.52. Motion: K. Feeney Second: C. Connolly 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Authorize the Town Administrator to start the process for taking of the remaining three parcels
To authorize the Town Administrator to start the process for taking of the remaining three parcels
From the minutes
“Motion was made to authorize the Town Administrator to start the process for taking of the remaining three parcels. Motion: K. Feeney Second: C. Connolly 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Waive the building Permit fees for Messenger Street Playground Association for bridge repair
To waive the building Permit fees for Messenger Street Playground Association for bridge repair
From the minutes
“Motion was made to waive the building Permit fees for Messenger Street Playground Association for bridge repair. Motion: K. Feeney Second: C. Connolly 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Authorize Mr. Aspinwall to proceed with a traffic hearing to provide and implement free parking at Greenlodge Parking Area on State and Federal weekend holidays
To authorize Mr. Aspinwall to proceed with a traffic hearing to provide and implement free parking at Greenlodge Parking Area on State and Federal weekend holidays
From the minutes
“Motion was made to authorize Mr. Aspinwall to proceed with a traffic hearing to provide and implement free parking at Greenlodge Parking Area on State and Federal weekend holidays. Motion: K. Feeney Second: C. Connolly 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Pine Street Facility recycling container, by placing a 15 yard shorter dumpster for recycling overflow, this will be placed with in the next few weeks. This is by prescriptive...
To approve the Pine Street Facility recycling container, by placing a 15 yard shorter dumpster for recycling overflow, this will be placed with in the next few weeks. This is by prescriptive authority which means, the Department of Environmental Protection did not take action on the application therefore the town has permission to place the dumpster
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Pine Street Facility recycling container, by placing a 15 yard shorter dumpster for recycling overflow, this will be placed with in the next few weeks. This is by prescriptive authority which means, the Department of Environmental Protection did not take action on the application therefore the town has permission to place the dumpster. Motion: K. Feeney Second: C. Connolly 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Amendment a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at a One-Day Event for Trillium Brewing Company
To Amendment a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at a One-Day Event for Trillium Brewing Company
From the minutes
“Motion was made to Amendment a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at a One-Day Event for Trillium Brewing Company. Motion: K. Feeney Second: C. Connolly 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve Cemetery Commitment in the amount of $2,700.00
To approve Cemetery Commitment in the amount of $2,700.00
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve Cemetery Commitment in the amount of $2,700.00. Motion: K. Feeney Second: C. Connolly 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Go into Executive Session at 8:07 p.m. for the purpose of discussing litigation (Reservoir Pond Dam) and strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Fire Unions). if an open meeting may have a...
To go into Executive Session at 8:07 p.m. for the purpose of discussing litigation (Reservoir Pond Dam) and strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Fire Unions). if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares
From the minutes
“Motion was made to go into Executive Session at 8:07 p.m. for the purpose of discussing litigation (Reservoir Pond Dam) and strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Fire Unions). if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares. Each answered in the affirmative. 5-0 Mr.1. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. K. Feeney Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. T. Theodore Affirmative.”
Close exec session 8:55 p.m
To close exec session 8:55 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close exec session 8:55 p.m. Each answered in the affirmative. 5-0 Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. K. Feeney Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative M r. T. Theodore Affirmative.”
Open exec session at 8:56 p.m
Open exec session at 8:56 p.m
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion was made Open exec session at 8:56 p.m..”
Go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Police Unions)
To go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Police Unions)
The minutes give the count as 4-0-1, but the roll call reads: John J. Connolly yes, Christopher J. Connolly yes, Kevin T. Feeney yes, Mark J. Porter yes. 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 Unions). Each answered in the affirmative - 4-0-1 Vote —Selectmen Theodore did not participate in this discussion. Mr.1. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. K. Feeney Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative.”
Adjourn open session at 8:56 p.m. Respe itte
To adjourn open session at 8:56 p.m. Respe itte
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn open session at 8:56 p.m. Respe itte.”
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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