MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
November 27, 2018
16 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Mark J. Porter, Christopher J. Connolly, Thomas W. Theodore, John J. Connolly
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Mr. Chris Connolly recused himself from this discussion due to his personal connection with the owner
Every vote, in order
Open the Classification Hearing
To open the Classification Hearing
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the Classification Hearing. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Close the Classification Hearing of the Board of Assessors
To close the Classification Hearing of the Board of Assessors
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close the Classification Hearing of the Board of Assessors. Motion Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the recommendation of the Board of Assessors shift of 1.66
To approve the recommendation of the Board of Assessors shift of 1.66
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the recommendation of the Board of Assessors shift of 1.66. Motion Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Open the Public Hearing
To open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the Public Hearing. Motion Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, 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 Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the transfer of license from Bertucci's Restaurant Corp d/b/a Bertucci's Brick Oven Ristorante at 95 Washington Street, Canton, MA to Bertucci's Restaurants, LAC d/b/a Bertucci's Brick...
To approve the transfer of license from Bertucci's Restaurant Corp d/b/a Bertucci's Brick Oven Ristorante at 95 Washington Street, Canton, MA to Bertucci's Restaurants, LAC d/b/a Bertucci's Brick Oven Ristorante, 95 Washington Street, Canton, MA
From the minutes
“A motion was made to approve the transfer of license from Bertucci's Restaurant Corp d/b/a Bertucci's Brick Oven Ristorante at 95 Washington Street, Canton, MA to Bertucci's Restaurants, LAC d/b/a Bertucci's Brick Oven Ristorante, 95 Washington Street, Canton, MA. Motion Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Waive building permit fees, pending Building Commissioner approval
To waive building permit fees, pending Building Commissioner approval
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 3 members were present (Mark J. Porter, Thomas W. Theodore and John J. Connolly). Showing the count only. Christopher J. Connolly stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to waive building permit fees, pending Building Commissioner approval. Motion Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve non-emergency offices and Memorial Hall to close on Monday, December 24, 2018
To approve non-emergency offices and Memorial Hall to close on Monday, December 24, 2018
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve non-emergency offices and Memorial Hall to close on Monday, December 24, 2018. Motion Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve: Chapter 90 Street Reimbursement Requests in the amount of $33,601.42
To approve: Chapter 90 Street Reimbursement Requests in the amount of $33,601.42
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve: Chapter 90 Street Reimbursement Requests in the amount of $33,601.42 Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve retroactive application to obtain a (special) license to serve alcoholic beverages at a one-day event that was held at the Hellenic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on November 15, 2018...
To approve retroactive application to obtain a (special) license to serve alcoholic beverages at a one-day event that was held at the Hellenic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on November 15, 2018 from 5-7 pm, and was contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve retroactive application to obtain a (special) license to serve alcoholic beverages at a one-day event that was held at the Hellenic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on November 15, 2018 from 5-7 pm, and was contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Accept and Authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A a donation to the Canton Fire Department from Marianne Barbato in the amount of $10.00
To Accept and Authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A a donation to the Canton Fire Department from Marianne Barbato in the amount of $10.00
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 a donation to the Canton Fire Department from Marianne Barbato in the amount of $10.00. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Minutes from the Board of Selectmen meetings held on June 26, 2018
To approve the Minutes from the Board of Selectmen meetings held on June 26, 2018
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Minutes from the Board of Selectmen meetings held on June 26, 2018. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Thomas Theodore as Selectmen Representative to the Community Preservation Committee Representative
To appoint Thomas Theodore as Selectmen Representative to the Community Preservation Committee Representative
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Thomas Theodore as Selectmen Representative to the Community Preservation Committee Representative. Motion: Mr. C. Connolly Second: Mr. J. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: John J. Connolly)
Appoint Chris Connolly as Selectmen Representative to the Beautification Committee
To appoint Chris Connolly as Selectmen Representative to the Beautification Committee
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Chris Connolly as Selectmen Representative to the Beautification Committee. Motion: Mr. J. Connolly Second: Mr. T. Theodore Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: John J. Connolly, second: Theodore)
Go into Executive Session for the purposes of contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Administrator), to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Town of Canton vs. Canton...
To go into Executive Session for the purposes of contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Administrator), to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Town of Canton vs. Canton Holdings), if the chair so declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating and litigating position of the public body, the chair so declares
From the minutes
“Motion was made to go into Executive Session for the purposes of contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Administrator), to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Town of Canton vs. Canton Holdings), if the chair so declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating and litigating position of the public body, the chair so declares. Roll Call vote was taken and each answered in the affirmative, 4-0. Mr. J. Connolly:Affirmative Mr. Porter:Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly:Affirmative Mr. Theodore:Affirmative.”
Adjourn at 8:35 PM. Respectf y submitted
To adjourn at 8:35 PM. Respectf y submitted
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn at 8:35 PM. Respectf y 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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