MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
September 25, 2018
26 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
Open a public hearing to discuss the ADA Self Evaluation Project
To open a public hearing to discuss the ADA Self Evaluation Project
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open a public hearing to discuss the ADA Self Evaluation Project. Motion: K. Feeney Second: C. Connolly 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close the public hearing. Motion: K. Feeney Second: C. Connolly 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Open public hearing to discuss Open Space Recreation Plan update
To open public hearing to discuss Open Space Recreation Plan update
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open public hearing to discuss Open Space Recreation Plan update. Motion: K. Feeney Second: C. Connolly 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close the public hearing. Motion: K. Feeney Second: C. Connolly 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Open public hearing to discuss Paul Revere Heritage Site proposed change to development agreement
To open public hearing to discuss Paul Revere Heritage Site proposed change to development agreement
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open public hearing to discuss Paul Revere Heritage Site proposed change to development agreement. Motion: K. Feeney Second: C. Connolly 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Notice of Intent and to submit application
To approve the Notice of Intent and to submit application
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Notice of Intent and to submit application. Motion: K. Feeney Second: C. Connolly 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Paul Revere Heritage restaurant lease
To approve the Paul Revere Heritage restaurant lease
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Paul Revere Heritage restaurant lease. Motion: K. Feeney Second: C. Connolly 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the foregoing conservation restriction from the Town of Stoughton acting by and through its Conservation Commission to Wildlands Trust, Inc. in the public interest pursuant to section 32...
To approve the foregoing conservation restriction from the Town of Stoughton acting by and through its Conservation Commission to Wildlands Trust, Inc. in the public interest pursuant to section 32 of chapter 184 of the General Laws of Massachusetts
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the foregoing conservation restriction from the Town of Stoughton acting by and through its Conservation Commission to Wildlands Trust, Inc. in the public interest pursuant to section 32 of chapter 184 of the General Laws of Massachusetts. 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 to be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue Hill River Rd from October 27, 2018 at 6:00 p.m....
To approve an Application to obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at a One-Day Event to be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue Hill River Rd from October 27, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. to October 28, 2018 at 12:30 am contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief Approva I
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve an Application to obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at a One-Day Event to be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue Hill River Rd from October 27, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. to October 28, 2018 at 12:30 am contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief Approva I. 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 to be held at Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital, 3 Randolph St., on September 30, 2018 from 9:00...
To approve an Application to obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at a One-Day Event to be held at Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital, 3 Randolph St., on September 30, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 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 to be held at Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital, 3 Randolph St., on September 30, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 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 an Application to obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at a One-Day Event for to be held at First Parish Unitarian Universalist, 1508 Washington St. on October 20, 2018...
To approve an Application to obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at a One-Day Event for to be held at First Parish Unitarian Universalist, 1508 Washington St. on October 20, 2018 from 5:00 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 to be held at First Parish Unitarian Universalist, 1508 Washington St. on October 20, 2018 from 5:00 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 for a Carnival to be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, One Blue Hill River Road from October 5, 2018 6-10pm, October 6th and October 7th, 2018 fpm-10pm, and October 8th fpm-8pm...
To approve a request for a Carnival to be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, One Blue Hill River Road from October 5, 2018 6-10pm, October 6th and October 7th, 2018 fpm-10pm, and October 8th fpm-8pm 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 October 5, 2018 6-10pm, October 6th and October 7th, 2018 fpm-10pm, and October 8th fpm-8pm contingent upon Building Commissioner approval and Fire Chief approval. Motion: K. Feeney Second: C. Connolly 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint two new firefighters Jason A. Becker and Austin W. McGonagle
To appoint two new firefighters Jason A. Becker and Austin W. McGonagle
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint two new firefighters Jason A. Becker and Austin W. McGonagle. Motion: K. Feeney Second: C. Connolly 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Deborah Tyler as Election Worker, with no benefits
To appoint Deborah Tyler as Election Worker, with no benefits
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Deborah Tyler as Election Worker, with no benefits. Motion: K. Feeney Second: C. Connolly 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Matt Isaacs as an alternate member of the Traffic Committee
To appoint Matt Isaacs as an alternate member of the Traffic Committee
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Matt Isaacs as an alternate member of the Traffic Committee. Motion: K. Feeney Second: C. Connolly 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve Keno monitor at this location
To approve Keno monitor at this location
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve Keno monitor at this location. Motion: K. Feeney Second: C. Connolly 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the participation in the Regional Community Compact Study with the Town of Milton
To approve the participation in the Regional Community Compact Study with the Town of Milton
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the participation in the Regional Community Compact Study with the Town of Milton..”
Award Ponch Excavation, LLC in the amount of 70,042.00 for the repairs to Colts Crossing
To award Ponch Excavation, LLC in the amount of 70,042.00 for the repairs to Colts Crossing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to award Ponch Excavation, LLC in the amount of 70,042.00 for the repairs to Colts Crossing. Motion: K. Feeney Second: C. Connolly 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve Water and Sewer Commitments Residential in the amount of 3,725,079.69
To approve Water and Sewer Commitments Residential in the amount of 3,725,079.69
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve Water and Sewer Commitments Residential in the amount of 3,725,079.69. Motion: K. Feeney Second: C. Connolly 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve Water and Sewer Commitments Final Bills in the amount of 21,559.05
To approve Water and Sewer Commitments Final Bills in the amount of 21,559.05
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve Water and Sewer Commitments Final Bills in the amount of 21,559.05. Motion: K. Feeney Second: C. Connolly 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve meeting minutes from the Board of Selectmen meetings held on May 1, 2018 June 12,2018 and September 11, 2018
To approve meeting minutes from the Board of Selectmen meetings held on May 1, 2018 June 12,2018 and September 11, 2018
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve meeting minutes from the Board of Selectmen meetings held on May 1, 2018 June 12,2018 and September 11, 2018. Motion: K. Feeney Second: C. Connolly 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Go into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, (Ponkapoag Cell Tower-Sprint and Water Tank-AT&T), and to discuss strategy with respect to litigation...
To go into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, (Ponkapoag Cell Tower-Sprint and Water Tank-AT&T), and to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Canton Holdings, pending/threatened litigation) and to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Fire Unions) if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating and litigating position of the public body
From the minutes
“Motion was made to go into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, (Ponkapoag Cell Tower-Sprint and Water Tank-AT&T), and to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Canton Holdings, pending/threatened litigation) and to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Fire Unions) if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating and litigating position of the public body. Roll call vote was taken and each answered in the affirmative. Mr. Porter:Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly:Affirmative Mr. K. Feeney:Affirmative Mr.1. Connolly:Affirmative Mr. T. Theodore:Affirmative.”
Go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Police Unions) if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating and...
To go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Police Unions) if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating and litigating position of the public body
Yes: Christopher J. Connolly, Feeney, John J. Connolly, PorterAbstained: Theodore
From the minutes
“Motion was made to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Police Unions) if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating and litigating position of the public body. Roll call vote was taken and 4 answered in the affirmative. Mr. Porter:Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly:Affirmative Mr. K. Feeney:Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly:Affirmative Mr. Theodore abstained. 4-0-1.”
Adjourn at 9:15 p.m. will resume in open session
To adjourn at 9:15 p.m. will resume in open session
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn at 9:15 p.m. will resume in open session. Roll call vote was taken and each answered in the affirmative. Mr. Porter:Affirmative M r. C. Connolly:Affirmative M r. K. Feeney:Affirmative M r. J. Connolly:Affirmative Mr. T. Theodore: Affirmative.”
Approve the modified development agreement for the Paul Revere Heritage Site
To approve the modified development agreement for the Paul Revere Heritage Site
Yes: Feeney, John J. Connolly, Porter, TheodoreNo: Christopher J. Connolly
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the modified development agreement for the Paul Revere Heritage Site. Roll call vote was taken and 4 answered in the affirmative and 1 in the negative. M r. Porter:Affirmative M r. J. Connolly:Affirmative Mr. K. Feeney:Affirmative M r. T. Theodore:Affirmative M r. C. Connolly: Negative.”
Go into executive session at 10:04 p.m. and not returning to open session
To go into executive session at 10:04 p.m. and not returning to open session
From the minutes
“Motion was made to go into executive session at 10:04 p.m. and not returning to open session. Roll call vote was taken and each answered in the affirmative. M r. Porter:Affirmative M r. C. Connolly:Affirmative M r. K. Feeney:Affirmative M r. J. Connolly:Affirmative M r. T. Theodore:Affirmative.”
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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