MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
May 28, 2019
36 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Christopher J. Connolly, John J. Connolly, Thomas W. Theodore, Mark J. Porter, Michael C. Loughran
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the nomination of Christopher 1. Connolly for the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
To open the nomination of Christopher 1. Connolly for the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the nomination of Christopher 1. Connolly for the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. J. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: John J. Connolly)
Close the nomination of Christopher J. Connolly for the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
To close the nomination of Christopher J. Connolly for the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close the nomination of Christopher J. Connolly for the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. J. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: John J. Connolly)
Confirm Christopher J. Connolly as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
To confirm Christopher J. Connolly as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Motion was made to confirm Christopher J. Connolly as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen,. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. J. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: John J. Connolly)
Open the nomination of John J. Connolly for the Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
To open the nomination of John J. Connolly for the Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the nomination of John J. Connolly for the Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Close the nomination of John 1. Connolly for the Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
To close the nomination of John 1. Connolly for the Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close the nomination of John 1. Connolly for the Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Confirm John J. Connolly as Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
To confirm John J. Connolly as Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Motion was made to confirm John J. Connolly as Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Open the nomination of Thomas W. Theodore as Clerk
To open the nomination of Thomas W. Theodore as Clerk
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the nomination of Thomas W. Theodore as Clerk. Motion: Mr. J. Connolly Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: John J. Connolly, second: Porter)
Close the nomination of Thomas W. Theodore as Clerk
To close the nomination of Thomas W. Theodore as Clerk
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close the nomination of Thomas W. Theodore as Clerk. Motion: Mr. J. Connolly Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: John J. Connolly, second: Porter)
Confirm Thomas W. Theodore as Clerk
To confirm Thomas W. Theodore as Clerk
From the minutes
“Motion was made to confirm Thomas W. Theodore as Clerk. Motion: Mr. J. Connolly Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: John J. Connolly, second: Porter)
Approve the Application from Bertucci's Restaurant LLC located at 95 Washington Street, Suite 200 to change its manager to Chris Honen and change its dba to Bertucci's
The Board approve the Application from Bertucci's Restaurant LLC located at 95 Washington Street, Suite 200 to change its manager to Chris Honen and change its dba to Bertucci's
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Application from Bertucci's Restaurant LLC located at 95 Washington Street, Suite 200 to change its manager to Chris Honen and change its dba to Bertucci's. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve Orders to assess Betterments to those properties listed in attachment A in the amount of $2,438.89 each for Knob Hill Circle, Skyline Circle, Fernbrook Circle and Warner Way and properties...
The Board approve Orders to assess Betterments to those properties listed in attachment A in the amount of $2,438.89 each for Knob Hill Circle, Skyline Circle, Fernbrook Circle and Warner Way and properties listed in attachment A (see attached hereto and therefore made a part thereof) in the amount of $3,913.63 each for Brewer Way and Mount Vernon Street
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve Orders to assess Betterments to those properties listed in attachment A in the amount of $2,438.89 each for Knob Hill Circle, Skyline Circle, Fernbrook Circle and Warner Way and properties listed in attachment A (see attached hereto and therefore made a part thereof) in the amount of $3,913.63 each for Brewer Way and Mount Vernon Street Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the Application to Obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at a One-Day Event for to be held at Irish Cultural Centre of New England, 200 New Boston Drive on June 1, 2019...
The Board approve the Application to Obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at a One-Day Event for to be held at Irish Cultural Centre of New England, 200 New Boston Drive on June 1, 2019 from 12:00 PM until 7:00 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Application to Obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at a One-Day Event for to be held at Irish Cultural Centre of New England, 200 New Boston Drive on June 1, 2019 from 12:00 PM until 7:00 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the request to hold the Boston Irish Festival 5K Road Race on September 8th, 2019 beginning at 11:30 AM, at the Irish Cultural Centre, 200 New Boston Drive contingent on Police and Fire...
The Board approve the request to hold the Boston Irish Festival 5K Road Race on September 8th, 2019 beginning at 11:30 AM, at the Irish Cultural Centre, 200 New Boston Drive contingent on Police and Fire approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the request to hold the Boston Irish Festival 5K Road Race on September 8th, 2019 beginning at 11:30 AM, at the Irish Cultural Centre, 200 New Boston Drive contingent on Police and Fire approval Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve Personal Service Contracts (Library Director, Software Coordinator, GIS Coordinator)
The Board approve Personal Service Contracts (Library Director, Software Coordinator, GIS Coordinator)
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve Personal Service Contracts (Library Director, Software Coordinator, GIS Coordinator) Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve Mitchel Ghantous as an Engineering Intern in the Public Works Department
To approve Mitchel Ghantous as an Engineering Intern in the Public Works Department
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve Mitchel Ghantous as an Engineering Intern in the Public Works Department. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the SERSG FY20 DPW Supplies contract as corrected
To approve the SERSG FY20 DPW Supplies contract as corrected
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the SERSG FY20 DPW Supplies contract as corrected. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Appoint Andrea Stuart as a member of the Sustainability Committee
To appoint Andrea Stuart as a member of the Sustainability Committee
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Andrea Stuart as a member of the Sustainability Committee. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Appoint John Ciardi as a Member to Route 138 Study Committee
To appoint John Ciardi as a Member to Route 138 Study Committee
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint John Ciardi as a Member to Route 138 Study Committee. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Appoint Kelsey Quinlan as a Member to Mapping Commission
To appoint Kelsey Quinlan as a Member to Mapping Commission
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Kelsey Quinlan as a Member to Mapping Commission. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Appoint Robert Johnson Interim Senior Building Custodian
To appoint Robert Johnson Interim Senior Building Custodian
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Robert Johnson Interim Senior Building Custodian. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Appoint Catherine Bernadette Kulas and Timothy Richard Mangan as Election Workers
To appoint Catherine Bernadette Kulas and Timothy Richard Mangan as Election Workers
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Catherine Bernadette Kulas and Timothy Richard Mangan as Election Workers. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Appoint the following as Parks and Recreation Seasonal Summer Workers: Megan Aldrich, Rachel Beatty, Brittany Cann, Matthew Casamento,Ryan Colby, Nikki Desjardins, Michael Ferstler, Sean Gillis,...
To appoint the following as Parks and Recreation Seasonal Summer Workers: Megan Aldrich, Rachel Beatty, Brittany Cann, Matthew Casamento,Ryan Colby, Nikki Desjardins, Michael Ferstler, Sean Gillis, Zachary Goldstein, Taylor Grossman, Jessica Hart, Kate Kelleher, Jenna Larson, Owen Lehane, Peter Milne, Shawna Murray, Grace Nourse, Chloe Pennacchio, Zachary Peters, Mary Ponte, Madison Rousseau, Nicole Conway and Kimberly Fraser
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint the following as Parks and Recreation Seasonal Summer Workers: Megan Aldrich, Rachel Beatty, Brittany Cann, Matthew Casamento,Ryan Colby, Nikki Desjardins, Michael Ferstler, Sean Gillis, Zachary Goldstein, Taylor Grossman, Jessica Hart, Kate Kelleher, Jenna Larson, Owen Lehane, Peter Milne, Shawna Murray, Grace Nourse, Chloe Pennacchio, Zachary Peters, Mary Ponte, Madison Rousseau, Nicole Conway and Kimberly Fraser. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Accept and Authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of coupon books for car washes at our Prestige Gas and Car Wash located at 925...
To Accept and Authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of coupon books for car washes at our Prestige Gas and Car Wash located at 925 Turnpike Street, Canton from Nir, Ronen and Yossi Drory
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 donation of coupon books for car washes at our Prestige Gas and Car Wash located at 925 Turnpike Street, Canton from Nir, Ronen and Yossi Drory. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Accept and authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation in the amount of $50.00 from David Swerdloff and Shelley Taylor for the Canton...
To accept and authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation in the amount of $50.00 from David Swerdloff and Shelley Taylor for the Canton Veteran Service Department for wherever it is needed most to be used
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 donation in the amount of $50.00 from David Swerdloff and Shelley Taylor for the Canton Veteran Service Department for wherever it is needed most to be used Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Accept and authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donations to CAASA to be used toward the Serenity Garden: lean Keddy $100; Mary...
To accept and authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donations to CAASA to be used toward the Serenity Garden: lean Keddy $100; Mary Levrault $100; Mary Buckley $100; Anne King $100; Dot Elms $100; Anne Pirrera $100; Reuki Schutt $100
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 to CAASA to be used toward the Serenity Garden: lean Keddy $100; Mary Levrault $100; Mary Buckley $100; Anne King $100; Dot Elms $100; Anne Pirrera $100; Reuki Schutt $100. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Declare as surplus Fire Department Radio Equipment- 2 Motorola Mobile Radios Model CDM 1250, Serial (#1)103TKQ5850 and Serial (#2) 103TJY1179
The Board declare as surplus Fire Department Radio Equipment- 2 Motorola Mobile Radios Model CDM 1250, Serial (#1)103TKQ5850 and Serial (#2) 103TJY1179
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board declare as surplus Fire Department Radio Equipment- 2 Motorola Mobile Radios Model CDM 1250, Serial (#1)103TKQ5850 and Serial (#2) 103TJY1179 Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Grant the request for 2 part time positions for the Public Health Nurse, 21 hour with benefits and 19 hours non benefits
To grant the request for 2 part time positions for the Public Health Nurse, 21 hour with benefits and 19 hours non benefits
From the minutes
“Motion was made to grant the request for 2 part time positions for the Public Health Nurse, 21 hour with benefits and 19 hours non benefits. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the AFSCME Union Contract
To approve the AFSCME Union Contract
Yes: Christopher J. Connolly, John J. Connolly, Porter, TheodoreAbstained: Loughran
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the AFSCME Union Contract Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 4-0-1 (Mr. Loughran abstained).” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the funding plan for PRHS Rolling Mill Preview room; and authorize the use of gift funds and donations for PRHS interpretive signs in the amount of $10,845.01; and the use of $30,000.00 of...
To approve the funding plan for PRHS Rolling Mill Preview room; and authorize the use of gift funds and donations for PRHS interpretive signs in the amount of $10,845.01; and the use of $30,000.00 of mitigation funds (Canton Holdings settlement gift}
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the funding plan for PRHS Rolling Mill Preview room; and authorize the use of gift funds and donations for PRHS interpretive signs in the amount of $10,845.01; and the use of $30,000.00 of mitigation funds (Canton Holdings settlement gift}. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $3125.00
To approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $3125.00
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $3125.00 Motion : Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the Minutes from Board of Selectmen Meetings, September 25, 2018, and March 19, 2019
To approve the Minutes from Board of Selectmen Meetings, September 25, 2018, and March 19, 2019
Yes: Christopher J. Connolly, John J. Connolly, Porter, TheodoreAbstained: Loughran
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Minutes from Board of Selectmen Meetings, September 25, 2018, and March 19, 2019. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 4-0-1 (Mr. Loughran abstained).” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
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. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
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. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Amend the 5G small cell policy to make edits to the policy as listed in revisions #1 and #2 both dated 5/28/19
The Board amend the 5G small cell policy to make edits to the policy as listed in revisions #1 and #2 both dated 5/28/19
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board amend the 5G small cell policy to make edits to the policy as listed in revisions #1 and #2 both dated 5/28/19. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Go into Executive Session for the purpose to consider the exchange of real estate (Parcel 15-86) and to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Republic Services) as open meeting may have a...
To go into Executive Session for the purpose to consider the exchange of real estate (Parcel 15-86) and to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Republic Services) as open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating and litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares
From the minutes
“Motion was made to go into Executive Session for the purpose to consider the exchange of real estate (Parcel 15-86) and to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Republic Services) as open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating and litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. Roll call was taken and each answered in the affirmative. Mr. C. Connolly: Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly: Affirmative Mr. T. Theodore: Affirmative Mr. M. Porter: Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran: Affirmative.”
Adjourn open session at 6:39 PM. Respectfully~ubmitted
To adjourn open session at 6:39 PM. Respectfully~ubmitted
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn open session at 6:39 PM. Respectfully~ubmitted,.”
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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