← Canton Select Board

Canton Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

April 30, 2019

15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.

Election Day · Tuesday, Nov 3

Your Canton ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.

Start my ballot →

Attendance

Present: Christopher J. Connolly, John J. Connolly, Thomas W. Theodore, Mark J. Porter, Michael C. Loughran

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Open a Public Hearing for an Application for All Alcohol Restaurant License and a Common Victualler's License for Northern Spy, LLC d/b/a Northern Spy, 4 Roiling Mill Way

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To open a Public Hearing for an Application for All Alcohol Restaurant License and a Common Victualler's License for Northern Spy, LLC d/b/a Northern Spy, 4 Roiling Mill Way

From the minutes

“Motion was made to open a Public Hearing for an Application for All Alcohol Restaurant License and a Common Victualler's License for Northern Spy, LLC d/b/a Northern Spy, 4 Roiling Mill Way. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Motion was made to close the Public Hearing Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Close the Public Hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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: 5-0 Vote: S-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the Application for All Alcohol Restaurant License and a Common Victualler's License for Northern Spy, LLC d/b/a Northern Spy, 4 Rolling Mill Way

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Application for All Alcohol Restaurant License and a Common Victualler's License for Northern Spy, LLC d/b/a Northern Spy, 4 Rolling Mill Way

From the minutes

“Motion was made to approve the Application for All Alcohol Restaurant License and a Common Victualler's License for Northern Spy, LLC d/b/a Northern Spy, 4 Rolling Mill Way. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Open a Public Hearing to discuss Beatrice Way and Cedarcrest Road Extention

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To open a Public Hearing to discuss Beatrice Way and Cedarcrest Road Extention

From the minutes

“Motion was made to open a Public Hearing to discuss Beatrice Way and Cedarcrest Road Extention. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Close the Public Hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Vote to adopt the layouts of Beatrice Way, and the extension of Cedarcrest Road, as shown on a plan entitled, "The Village at Cedarcrest Street acceptance plan for Cedarcrest Road and Beatrice...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To vote to adopt the layouts of Beatrice Way, and the extension of Cedarcrest Road, as shown on a plan entitled, "The Village at Cedarcrest Street acceptance plan for Cedarcrest Road and Beatrice Way", prepared for the James and Beatrice Salah Charitable Trust, dated March 28, 2019, drawn by Arthur F. Borden and Associates, Inc., professional land surveyors and civil engineers, Raynham, MA 02767 and to be filed said plan in the office of the Town Clerk for public viewing

From the minutes

“Motion was made to vote to adopt the layouts of Beatrice Way, and the extension of Cedarcrest Road, as shown on a plan entitled, "The Village at Cedarcrest Street acceptance plan for Cedarcrest Road and Beatrice Way", prepared for the James and Beatrice Salah Charitable Trust, dated March 28, 2019, drawn by Arthur F. Borden and Associates, Inc., professional land surveyors and civil engineers, Raynham, MA 02767 and to be filed said plan in the office of the Town Clerk for public viewing. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Do vote to authorize the Conservation Commission to accept a conservation restriction totaling 5.9336 acres as described in said restriction over parcels designated as assessors map 19 parcel 4...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board do vote to authorize the Conservation Commission to accept a conservation restriction totaling 5.9336 acres as described in said restriction over parcels designated as assessors map 19 parcel 4 and assessors map 31 parcel 26, granted to the Town by F. Ronald Mastriana, Esquire, Trustee of JMS Realty Trust

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board do vote to authorize the Conservation Commission to accept a conservation restriction totaling 5.9336 acres as described in said restriction over parcels designated as assessors map 19 parcel 4 and assessors map 31 parcel 26, granted to the Town by F. Ronald Mastriana, Esquire, Trustee of JMS Realty Trust. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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

Approve the agreement with Mass Development for consulting services to conduct a market study of Route 138, identify key development and redevelopment parcels, review and understand the fiscal...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the agreement with Mass Development for consulting services to conduct a market study of Route 138, identify key development and redevelopment parcels, review and understand the fiscal impacts of new development, and make recommendations for zoning permitting and marketing

From the minutes

“Motion was made to approve the agreement with Mass Development for consulting services to conduct a market study of Route 138, identify key development and redevelopment parcels, review and understand the fiscal impacts of new development, and make recommendations for zoning permitting and marketing. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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

Accept and Authorize: the use of the gifts in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donations to CAASA to be used towards the Serenity Garden: $100.00 from Carol Witt

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To Accept and Authorize: the use of the gifts in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donations to CAASA to be used towards the Serenity Garden: $100.00 from Carol Witt

From the minutes

“Motion was made to Accept and Authorize: the use of the gifts in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donations to CAASA to be used towards the Serenity Garden: $100.00 from Carol Witt $100.00 from Joan Baum $100.00 from Edward and Joan Lehan $250.00 from Boston Mutual $100.00 from Anita Potts $100.00 from Camber Real Estate $2500.00 from Beth Scarlett Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: S-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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

Accept and Authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donation of $200 to CAASA from Waterfall Bar and Grill

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To Accept and Authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donation of $200 to CAASA from Waterfall Bar and Grill

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 of $200 to CAASA from Waterfall Bar and Grill. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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

Approve an Application to Obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at a One-Day Event for to be held at Hellenic Nursing and Rehab, 601 Sherman Street on May 4, 2019 from 5:00 PM...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve an Application to Obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at a One-Day Event for to be held at Hellenic Nursing and Rehab, 601 Sherman Street on May 4, 2019 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM 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 Hellenic Nursing and Rehab, 601 Sherman Street on May 4, 2019 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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

Open a Public Hearing for a license to store more than three vehicles at 30 Bullens Way, Canton, Ma 02021

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To open a Public Hearing for a license to store more than three vehicles at 30 Bullens Way, Canton, Ma 02021

From the minutes

“Motion was made to open a Public Hearing for a license to store more than three vehicles at 30 Bullens Way, Canton, Ma 02021. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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

Close the Public Hearing

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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

Approve the Application for a license to store more than three vehicles at 30 Bullen's Way made by George A. Pickering

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Application for a license to store more than three vehicles at 30 Bullen's Way made by George A. Pickering

From the minutes

“Motion was made to approve the Application for a license to store more than three vehicles at 30 Bullen's Way made by George A. Pickering. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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

Go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (AFSCME contract update), to consider the lease of real estate (water tank lease) if the chair declares that an...

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · 3–0

To go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (AFSCME contract update), to consider the lease of real estate (water tank lease) if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating and litigating position of the public body and will not be returning to open session

The roll call does not give a vote for Thomas W. Theodore, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Motion was made to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (AFSCME contract update), to consider the lease of real estate (water tank lease) if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating and litigating position of the public body and will not be returning to open session. Roll Call 1Vlr. T. Theodore: Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly: Affirmative Mr. M. Porter: Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly: Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran: Abstained.”

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

How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →
Get an email when new quizzes open

MassVoter.com · nonpartisan match quiz · About · How the Legislature voted · Local Votes · Privacy · Support MassVoter

Report an error on this page

See something wrong? A wrong vote, name, date or number? Tell us and we’ll check it against the source and fix it. Fixes are listed on our corrections page.