MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
December 18, 2018
23 recorded votes, 2 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
Every vote, in order
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 hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close the hearing. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Pledge of license and Transfer of all alcohol package store license from 7-Eleven, Inc. d/b/a Tedeschi Food Shop to RFS Store 122, Inc., d/b/a Richdale Food Shops
To approve the Pledge of license and Transfer of all alcohol package store license from 7-Eleven, Inc. d/b/a Tedeschi Food Shop to RFS Store 122, Inc., d/b/a Richdale Food Shops
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Pledge of license and Transfer of all alcohol package store license from 7-Eleven, Inc. d/b/a Tedeschi Food Shop to RFS Store 122, Inc., d/b/a Richdale Food Shops. 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 hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close the hearing. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Change of Manager, Change of Officers and Directors and Change of Ownership Interest in Bay State Wine and Spirits
To approve the Change of Manager, Change of Officers and Directors and Change of Ownership Interest in Bay State Wine and Spirits
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Change of Manager, Change of Officers and Directors and Change of Ownership Interest in Bay State Wine and Spirits. 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 application for an Underground Storage license for 15-21 University Road LLC, subject to Zoning approval
To approve the application for an Underground Storage license for 15-21 University Road LLC, subject to Zoning approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the application for an Underground Storage license for 15-21 University Road LLC, subject to Zoning approval. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the position of the fee to cover the review of the plans by the Building Commissioner
To approve the position of the fee to cover the review of the plans by the Building Commissioner
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the position of the fee to cover the review of the plans by the Building Commissioner. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve 2019 Annual Liquor licenses, Common Victuallers, Class II, and Entertainment licenses, as recommended by the Licensing Agent subject to payment of all fees
To approve 2019 Annual Liquor licenses, Common Victuallers, Class II, and Entertainment licenses, as recommended by the Licensing Agent subject to payment of all fees
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve 2019 Annual Liquor licenses, Common Victuallers, Class II, and Entertainment licenses, as recommended by the Licensing Agent subject to payment of all fees. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the municipal capital requests for FY 20
To approve the municipal capital requests for FY 20
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the municipal capital requests for FY 20. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the letter of support and complete the street grant application
To approve the letter of support and complete the street grant application
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the letter of support and complete the street grant application. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Change the size of the Annual Town Report from 5.5 x 8.5 to 8.5 x 11 size book
To change the size of the Annual Town Report from 5.5 x 8.5 to 8.5 x 11 size book
From the minutes
“Motion was made to change the size of the Annual Town Report from 5.5 x 8.5 to 8.5 x 11 size book. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Open the warrant for the 2019 Annual Town Meeting for zoning and non-zoning articles effective December 26, 2018 and close the warrant for zoning and non-zoning articles on January 11, 2019 at noon
Open the warrant for the 2019 Annual Town Meeting for zoning and non-zoning articles effective December 26, 2018 and close the warrant for zoning and non-zoning articles on January 11, 2019 at noon
From the minutes
“Motion was made open the warrant for the 2019 Annual Town Meeting for zoning and non-zoning articles effective December 26, 2018 and close the warrant for zoning and non-zoning articles on January 11, 2019 at noon. 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 the following donations from Canton Association of Business and Industries in the amount of...
To Accept and Authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donations from Canton Association of Business and Industries in the amount of $500 to Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse
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 from Canton Association of Business and Industries in the amount of $500 to Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve CMEA Personal Day Winners, Susan Musto, Susan Langan and Jen Kemalian
To approve CMEA Personal Day Winners, Susan Musto, Susan Langan and Jen Kemalian
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve CMEA Personal Day Winners, Susan Musto, Susan Langan and Jen Kemalian. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $2262.50
To approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $2262.50
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $2262.50. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Give permission to display flyers at Memorial Hall from Boy Scout Troup 77 regarding removal of Christmas Trees after Christmas
To give permission to display flyers at Memorial Hall from Boy Scout Troup 77 regarding removal of Christmas Trees after Christmas
From the minutes
“Motion was made to give permission to display flyers at Memorial Hall from Boy Scout Troup 77 regarding removal of Christmas Trees after Christmas. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Amend the time of the Board of Selectmen meetings for January 8, 2019, January 22, 2019, February 5, 2019 from 7:00 PM to 5:00 PM
To amend the time of the Board of Selectmen meetings for January 8, 2019, January 22, 2019, February 5, 2019 from 7:00 PM to 5:00 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made to amend the time of the Board of Selectmen meetings for January 8, 2019, January 22, 2019, February 5, 2019 from 7:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Go to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Police), if the chair so declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating and...
To go to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Police), 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 minutes give the count as 3-0, but the roll call reads: Mark J. Porter yes, Christopher J. Connolly yes, Thomas W. Theodore abstained, John J. Connolly yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to go to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Police), if the chair so declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating and litigating position of the public body. Roll Call, 3-0-1, Mr. Theodore Abstained Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. T. Theodore Abstained Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.”
Go to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Fire), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Town Administrator), to discuss strategy with...
To go to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Fire), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (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
From the minutes
“Motion was made to go to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Fire), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (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. Roll Call, 4-0, Each answered in the Affirmative. Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. T. Theodore Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.”
Adjourn the meeting at 7:58 PM. Respectfully s fitted
To adjourn the meeting at 7:58 PM. Respectfully s fitted
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 PM. Respectfully s fitted,.”
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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