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February 5, 2019
25 recorded votes, 0 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
Transfer a Common Victualler's License from Five Oisen's Canton Village PLC dba Five Guys Burgers and Fries to ERE Canton FG, LLC dba Five Guys Burgers and Fries, 95 Washington Street Suite 206,...
To transfer a Common Victualler's License from Five Oisen's Canton Village PLC dba Five Guys Burgers and Fries to ERE Canton FG, LLC dba Five Guys Burgers and Fries, 95 Washington Street Suite 206, Canton
From the minutes
“Motion was made to transfer a Common Victualler's License from Five Oisen's Canton Village PLC dba Five Guys Burgers and Fries to ERE Canton FG, LLC dba Five Guys Burgers and Fries, 95 Washington Street Suite 206, Canton. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve an application for a Common Victualler's License for Lessing's Food Service @Massasoit Community College, 900 Randolph Street, Canton, MA 02021
To approve an application for a Common Victualler's License for Lessing's Food Service @Massasoit Community College, 900 Randolph Street, Canton, MA 02021
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve an application for a Common Victualler's License for Lessing's Food Service @Massasoit Community College, 900 Randolph Street, Canton, MA 02021 Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Recess at 5:55 PM
To recess at 5:55 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made to recess at 5:55 PM Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Motion was made to reconvene in open session at 6:00 PM Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Reconvene in open session at 6:00 PM
To reconvene in open session at 6:00 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made to reconvene in open session at 6:00 PM Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0 Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Accept and execute the closing documents and settlement agreement associated with the purchase of the Community Open Space on the Paul Revere Heritage site and the settlement of the suit relative...
The Board accept and execute the closing documents and settlement agreement associated with the purchase of the Community Open Space on the Paul Revere Heritage site and the settlement of the suit relative to the Pleasant St. Dam. The said documents include Lease agreement for the Rolling Mill; Declaration of Covenants and grant of restrictions; Quitclaim Deed for lot 3B; Settlement Agreement and mutual release
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board accept and execute the closing documents and settlement agreement associated with the purchase of the Community Open Space on the Paul Revere Heritage site and the settlement of the suit relative to the Pleasant St. Dam. The said documents include Lease agreement for the Rolling Mill; Declaration of Covenants and grant of restrictions; Quitclaim Deed for lot 3B; Settlement Agreement and mutual release. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Award the Metropolis Rink General Contract Bid to BC Construction of North Reading, MA in the amount of $8,744,387.00
To award the Metropolis Rink General Contract Bid to BC Construction of North Reading, MA in the amount of $8,744,387.00
From the minutes
“Motion was made to award the Metropolis Rink General Contract Bid to BC Construction of North Reading, MA in the amount of $8,744,387.00. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Authorize the Town Administrator to apply for a special permit to the ZBA to enhance the disposition of the Gridley School by allowing two residential units in the building as it is not more...
To authorize the Town Administrator to apply for a special permit to the ZBA to enhance the disposition of the Gridley School by allowing two residential units in the building as it is not more detrimental to the neighborhood
From the minutes
“Motion was made to authorize the Town Administrator to apply for a special permit to the ZBA to enhance the disposition of the Gridley School by allowing two residential units in the building as it is not more detrimental to the neighborhood. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Inform the committee members of their expiring terms
To inform the committee members of their expiring terms
From the minutes
“Motion was made to inform the committee members of their expiring terms. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Chris Connolly from the Board of Selectmen to be appointed as an non voting member of the Traffic Committee
To appoint Chris Connolly from the Board of Selectmen to be appointed as an non voting member of the Traffic Committee
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Chris Connolly from the Board of Selectmen to be appointed as an non voting member of the Traffic Committee. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Motion was made to ratify the Town Administrator Contract. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Motion was made to open the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Ratify the Town Administrator Contract
To ratify the Town Administrator Contract
From the minutes
“Motion was made to ratify the Town Administrator Contract. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Motion was made to open the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0 Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Open the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
To open the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0 Vote: 4-0 Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Accept the revisions as discussed from the Warrant relative to articles addressing • Short Term Housing rentals (Airbnb) regulations
To accept the revisions as discussed from the Warrant relative to articles addressing • Short Term Housing rentals (Airbnb) regulations
From the minutes
“Motion was made to accept the revisions as discussed from the Warrant relative to articles addressing • Short Term Housing rentals (Airbnb) regulations • An increase of the Veterans tax work off program from $1000 to $1500. • Authorization for the BOS to grant an easement over land located at the Canton Aquatic Center 199 Bolivar ST. to Waterfall Hilis at Canton LLC for driveway access in exchange for streetscape and trails improvements. • Move that the Board to vote to add to the warrant an article that allocates settlement funds or pledge funds associated with the Reservoir Pond Dam project to reduce the amount of debt issued for the Reservoir Pond Dam improvement project. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Motion was made to close the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Motion was made to approve the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Close the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
To close the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Motion was made to approve the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0 Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To approve the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0 Vote: 4-0 Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve Jovan Dunbar as the Blue Hill Regional Technology Co-op Student, unpaid position
To approve Jovan Dunbar as the Blue Hill Regional Technology Co-op Student, unpaid position
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve Jovan Dunbar as the Blue Hill Regional Technology Co-op Student, unpaid position. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve Annual Entertainment Permit for Bertucci's Brick Oven Restaurant, 95 Washington Street, Thursdays and Fridays from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm consistent with Zoning Board of Appeals decision
To approve Annual Entertainment Permit for Bertucci's Brick Oven Restaurant, 95 Washington Street, Thursdays and Fridays from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm consistent with Zoning Board of Appeals decision
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve Annual Entertainment Permit for Bertucci's Brick Oven Restaurant, 95 Washington Street, Thursdays and Fridays from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm consistent with Zoning Board of Appeals decision. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve Renewal of Second Hand Jewelry and Electronics licenses for Roberts Jewelry, Precious Metals Reclaiming Service North and Burchell's Jewelry
To approve Renewal of Second Hand Jewelry and Electronics licenses for Roberts Jewelry, Precious Metals Reclaiming Service North and Burchell's Jewelry
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve Renewal of Second Hand Jewelry and Electronics licenses for Roberts Jewelry, Precious Metals Reclaiming Service North and Burchell's Jewelry. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve an application to obtain a (special) license to serve alcoholic beverages and an application for a Road Race to be held at Trillium, 110 Shawmut Road on Sunday May 19, 2019 from 9:00 a.m....
To approve an application to obtain a (special) license to serve alcoholic beverages and an application for a Road Race to be held at Trillium, 110 Shawmut Road on Sunday May 19, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. contingent upon Police, Building and Fire Department approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve an application to obtain a (special) license to serve alcoholic beverages and an application for a Road Race to be held at Trillium, 110 Shawmut Road on Sunday May 19, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. contingent upon Police, Building and Fire Department approval. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, 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 Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue Hill Rover Road on February 9, 2019 from...
To approve an application to obtain a (special) license to serve alcoholic beverages at a one-day event for to be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue Hill Rover Road on February 9, 2019 from 6:00 PM until 12:30 AM, February 10, 2019 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 Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue Hill Rover Road on February 9, 2019 from 6:00 PM until 12:30 AM, February 10, 2019 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)
Appoint John McCourt as a Member of Zoning Board of Appeals
To appoint John McCourt as a Member of Zoning Board of Appeals
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint John McCourt as a Member of Zoning Board of Appeals. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Ryan O'Hare as a Teacher Representative to Health Insurance Advisory Committee
To appoint Ryan O'Hare as a Teacher Representative to Health Insurance Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Ryan O'Hare as a Teacher Representative to Health Insurance Advisory Committee. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Motion was made to appoint Patrick Dolan as a Co-Op opportunity with DPW. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Patrick Dolan as a Co-Op opportunity with DPW
To appoint Patrick Dolan as a Co-Op opportunity with DPW
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Patrick Dolan as a Co-Op opportunity with DPW. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0 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 donation from the Billy Armando Scholarship Fund in the amount of $2600.00 to...
To Accept and Authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donation from the Billy Armando Scholarship Fund in the amount of $2600.00 to the Parks and Recreation Department to be used for various recreation programs
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 donation from the Billy Armando Scholarship Fund in the amount of $2600.00 to the Parks and Recreation Department to be used for various recreation programs. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Daniel Pendergast as a Firefighter Paramedic
To appoint Daniel Pendergast as a Firefighter Paramedic
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Daniel Pendergast as a Firefighter Paramedic. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Health Insurance) if the chair so declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
To go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Health Insurance) 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 into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Health Insurance) 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, each answered in the affirmative 4-0 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. T. Theodore Affirmative Mr.1. Connolly 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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