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Canton Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting

February 26, 2019

19 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

(the minutes do not state the motion)

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

(the minutes do not state the motion)

From the minutes

“Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

(the minutes do not state the motion)

From the minutes

“Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Do approve the plan for the intersection of Paul and Lexington Streets and authorize the Public Works Dept. to make such changes as outlined in the Gillon Engineering plan and report after...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

The Board do approve the plan for the intersection of Paul and Lexington Streets and authorize the Public Works Dept. to make such changes as outlined in the Gillon Engineering plan and report after painting the intersection and consultation with neighbors

From the minutes

“Motion made that the Board do approve the plan for the intersection of Paul and Lexington Streets and authorize the Public Works Dept. to make such changes as outlined in the Gillon Engineering plan and report after painting the intersection and consultation with neighbors. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the Certificate of Borrowing for the $325,000 for the Paul Revere Heritage site as requested by Bond Counsel and authorize the Clerk to execute the document

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Certificate of Borrowing for the $325,000 for the Paul Revere Heritage site as requested by Bond Counsel and authorize the Clerk to execute the document

From the minutes

“Motion was made to approve the Certificate of Borrowing for the $325,000 for the Paul Revere Heritage site as requested by Bond Counsel and authorize the Clerk to execute the document. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve that the maximum useful life of the departmental equipment listed below to be financed with the proceeds of the $2,000,000 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed May 14, 2018...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve that the maximum useful life of the departmental equipment listed below to be financed with the proceeds of the $2,000,000 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed May 14, 2018 (Article 12, Motion 7) is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(1) to be as follows Purpose-Modular Classrooms; Borrowing Amount-$2,000,000; Maximum Useful Life-10 Years

From the minutes

“Motion was made to approve that the maximum useful life of the departmental equipment listed below to be financed with the proceeds of the $2,000,000 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed May 14, 2018 (Article 12, Motion 7) is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(1) to be as follows Purpose-Modular Classrooms; Borrowing Amount-$2,000,000; Maximum Useful Life-10 Years. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the Ambulance Services Abatements in the amount of $111,126.23 as submitted by the Fire Chief

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Ambulance Services Abatements in the amount of $111,126.23 as submitted by the Fire Chief

From the minutes

“Motion was made to approve the Ambulance Services Abatements in the amount of $111,126.23 as submitted by the Fire Chief. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the request to hold a road race on Sunday, May 19, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. by the Dean S. Luce CAPT contingent upon Police and Fire approval

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the request to hold a road race on Sunday, May 19, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. by the Dean S. Luce CAPT contingent upon Police and Fire approval

From the minutes

“Motion was made to approve the request to hold a road race on Sunday, May 19, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. by the Dean S. Luce CAPT contingent upon Police and Fire approval. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the request to hold a road race on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. by South Shore Race Management on behalf of Canton Association of Business Industries contingent upon Police and...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the request to hold a road race on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. by South Shore Race Management on behalf of Canton Association of Business Industries contingent upon Police and Fire approval

From the minutes

“Motion was made to approve the request to hold a road race on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. by South Shore Race Management on behalf of Canton Association of Business Industries contingent upon Police and Fire approval. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Appoint Jacquelyn Hodgman as a Member to the Reservoir Pond Committee

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Jacquelyn Hodgman as a Member to the Reservoir Pond Committee

From the minutes

“Motion was made to appoint Jacquelyn Hodgman as a Member to the Reservoir Pond Committee. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Appoint Michael Khoury as an Alternate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Michael Khoury as an Alternate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals

From the minutes

“Motion was made to appoint Michael Khoury as an Alternate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Appoint the following members to Wayfinding Sign Design Task Force: Emily Prigot as a voting member from the PRHS Committee, Victor Del Vecchio as anon-voting member from the PRHS Committee; Regan...

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint the following members to Wayfinding Sign Design Task Force: Emily Prigot as a voting member from the PRHS Committee, Victor Del Vecchio as anon-voting member from the PRHS Committee; Regan Milani as a voting member from the ConCom; Laura Smead as a non voting member as Town Planner

From the minutes

“Motion was made to appoint the following members to Wayfinding Sign Design Task Force: Emily Prigot as a voting member from the PRHS Committee, Victor Del Vecchio as anon-voting member from the PRHS Committee; Regan Milani as a voting member from the ConCom; Laura Smead as a non voting member as Town Planner. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Assign all cable related revenue from Verizon and Comcast to Canton Community Television

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To assign all cable related revenue from Verizon and Comcast to Canton Community Television

From the minutes

“Motion was made to assign all cable related revenue from Verizon and Comcast to Canton Community Television. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Place the recommended changes to the Emergency Closing Policy on the March S, 2019 agenda for discussion and a vote on adoption ornon-adoption of the changes. (Per the Administrative code policies...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place the recommended changes to the Emergency Closing Policy on the March S, 2019 agenda for discussion and a vote on adoption ornon-adoption of the changes. (Per the Administrative code policies may not be voted on at the meeting on which there is initial discussion)

From the minutes

“Motion was made to place the recommended changes to the Emergency Closing Policy on the March S, 2019 agenda for discussion and a vote on adoption ornon-adoption of the changes. (Per the Administrative code policies may not be voted on at the meeting on which there is initial discussion). Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Accept and authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGM Ch. 44 § 53A the following donations in the amount of $1000 from Fidelity Charitable (recommended by Victor...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To accept and authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGM Ch. 44 § 53A the following donations in the amount of $1000 from Fidelity Charitable (recommended by Victor Del Vecchio and Lisa Lopez) for CAASA to be used towards the Serenity Garden

From the minutes

“Motion was made to accept and authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGM Ch. 44 § 53A the following donations in the amount of $1000 from Fidelity Charitable (recommended by Victor Del Vecchio and Lisa Lopez) for CAASA to be used towards the Serenity Garden. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Declare two Council on Aging Vehicles (one 21 Passenger and one 11 passenger) as Surplus

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To declare two Council on Aging Vehicles (one 21 Passenger and one 11 passenger) as Surplus

From the minutes

“Motion was made to declare two Council on Aging Vehicles (one 21 Passenger and one 11 passenger) as Surplus. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Fully execute the contract between the Town and AFSCME for the term of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2019, which incorporates all previous Memorandums of Understanding

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To fully execute the contract between the Town and AFSCME for the term of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2019, which incorporates all previous Memorandums of Understanding

From the minutes

“Motion was made to fully execute the contract between the Town and AFSCME for the term of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2019, which incorporates all previous Memorandums of Understanding. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the Cemetery Commitment in the amount of $1800

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Cemetery Commitment in the amount of $1800

From the minutes

“Motion was made to approve the Cemetery Commitment in the amount of $1800. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the regular session minutes from the Board of Selectmen Meetings held on October 2, 2018, November 13, 2018, November 27, 2018, December 4, 2018

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the regular session minutes from the Board of Selectmen Meetings held on October 2, 2018, November 13, 2018, November 27, 2018, December 4, 2018

From the minutes

“Motion was made to approve the regular session minutes from the Board of Selectmen Meetings held on October 2, 2018, November 13, 2018, November 27, 2018, December 4, 2018. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Adjourn at 7:25 PM

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn at 7:25 PM

From the minutes

“Motion was made to adjourn at 7:25 PM. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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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