MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
July 9, 2019
21 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 public hearing
To open the public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the public hearing. Motion: Mr. Theodore Second: Mr. 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. Theodore Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Do approve Transfer of an All Alcohol Restaurant License, Change of Manager, Change of Officers/Directors/LAC Managers, Change of Corporate Name, Change of DBA from Stone Restaurant Group, Inc....
The Board do approve Transfer of an All Alcohol Restaurant License, Change of Manager, Change of Officers/Directors/LAC Managers, Change of Corporate Name, Change of DBA from Stone Restaurant Group, Inc. d/b/a Fajitas Cantina to Team Canton, Inc. d/b/a/Sombreros Mexican Restaurant located at 95 Washington Street, Suite 600, Canton, MA
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board do approve Transfer of an All Alcohol Restaurant License, Change of Manager, Change of Officers/Directors/LAC Managers, Change of Corporate Name, Change of DBA from Stone Restaurant Group, Inc. d/b/a Fajitas Cantina to Team Canton, Inc. d/b/a/Sombreros Mexican Restaurant located at 95 Washington Street, Suite 600, Canton, MA Motion: Mr. Theodore Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Declare the Gridley School as Surplus and Establish a Minimum Bid Value of $400,000; and approve the entering into of a Historic Preservation Restriction with the Canton Historical Society...
To declare the Gridley School as Surplus and Establish a Minimum Bid Value of $400,000; and approve the entering into of a Historic Preservation Restriction with the Canton Historical Society relative to the exterior of the building and grant permission to the Town Administrator to go out to bid for the disposition of the property
From the minutes
“Motion was made to declare the Gridley School as Surplus and Establish a Minimum Bid Value of $400,000; and approve the entering into of a Historic Preservation Restriction with the Canton Historical Society relative to the exterior of the building and grant permission to the Town Administrator to go out to bid for the disposition of the property. Motion: Mr. Theodore Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the recommendation of the Paul Revere Heritage Committee that the Board award a contract in the amount of $10,000 -funded by gifts and donations, for the design of the Preview Room at the...
The Board approve the recommendation of the Paul Revere Heritage Committee that the Board award a contract in the amount of $10,000 -funded by gifts and donations, for the design of the Preview Room at the PRHS to the firm of Millions, of 1111 North Topanga Canyon Blvd, Los Angeles, California (with local offices at the Harvard School of Design)
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the recommendation of the Paul Revere Heritage Committee that the Board award a contract in the amount of $10,000 -funded by gifts and donations, for the design of the Preview Room at the PRHS to the firm of Millions, of 1111 North Topanga Canyon Blvd, Los Angeles, California (with local offices at the Harvard School of Design). Motion: Mr. Theodore Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the Memorial Hall Summer hours as a pilot program starting on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 and run through Tuesday, September 3, 2019, (week ending September 6, 2019)
The Board approve the Memorial Hall Summer hours as a pilot program starting on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 and run through Tuesday, September 3, 2019, (week ending September 6, 2019)
Yes: Christopher J. Connolly, Porter, TheodoreNo: John J. Connolly, Loughran
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Memorial Hall Summer hours as a pilot program starting on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 and run through Tuesday, September 3, 2019, (week ending September 6, 2019). Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 3-2 (Mr. J. Connolly and Mr. M. Loughran opposed).” (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 $6000 from the Copeland Family Trust to the Animal Shelter
To accept and authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $6000 from the Copeland Family Trust to the Animal Shelter
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 $6000 from the Copeland Family Trust to the Animal Shelter. 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 donations to CAASA to be used toward the Serenity Garden: $250 from Elaine Timilty, $100...
To accept and authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donations to CAASA to be used toward the Serenity Garden: $250 from Elaine Timilty, $100 from Gary and Sarah Titus, $100 from Donna and Gregory Ouzounian
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 donations to CAASA to be used toward the Serenity Garden: $250 from Elaine Timilty, $100 from Gary and Sarah Titus, $100 from Donna and Gregory Ouzounian. 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 MGM Ch. 44 § 53A the donation to the Parks and Recreation for the Annual 4th of July Road Race: $100 from...
To accept and authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGM Ch. 44 § 53A the donation to the Parks and Recreation for the Annual 4th of July Road Race: $100 from Christopher Connolly, $100 from John Connolly, $100 from Thomas Theodore, $100 from Mark Porter, $100 from Michael Loughran, $100 from Camio Custom Cabinetry-Padco, $100 from Richard Staiti, $100 from Glen Hannington
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 donation to the Parks and Recreation for the Annual 4th of July Road Race: $100 from Christopher Connolly, $100 from John Connolly, $100 from Thomas Theodore, $100 from Mark Porter, $100 from Michael Loughran, $100 from Camio Custom Cabinetry-Padco, $100 from Richard Staiti, $100 from Glen Hannington 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 $100 from the Lions Club for the PRHS Museum
To accept and authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $100 from the Lions Club for the PRHS Museum
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 $100 from the Lions Club for the PRHS Museum 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 $18750 from Outfront Media
To accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $18750 from Outfront Media
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 $18750 from Outfront Media. 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 $250 from the Gefteas Family in memory of Bill Gefteas for the Fire Department
To accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $250 from the Gefteas Family in memory of Bill Gefteas for the Fire Department
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 $250 from the Gefteas Family in memory of Bill Gefteas for the Fire Department Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Motion was made to approve the change to the PAF for the Engineering Intern. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the change to the PAF for the Engineering Intern
To approve the change to the PAF for the Engineering Intern
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the change to the PAF for the Engineering Intern. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0 Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve Chapter 90 Reimbursement Requests; Reclamation and paving of York, Helen and Wayside etc. in the amount of $622,084.69; 2018 Equipment Rehab in the amount of $29,900; Replacing 56 Stop...
To approve Chapter 90 Reimbursement Requests; Reclamation and paving of York, Helen and Wayside etc. in the amount of $622,084.69; 2018 Equipment Rehab in the amount of $29,900; Replacing 56 Stop Signs in the amount of $7,470.00
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve Chapter 90 Reimbursement Requests; Reclamation and paving of York, Helen and Wayside etc. in the amount of $622,084.69; 2018 Equipment Rehab in the amount of $29,900; Replacing 56 Stop Signs in the amount of $7,470.00 Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Appoint Charles Aspinwall, Tanya Willow, Barry Nectow, Jim Sims and Louis Jutras to the Cable License: Cable License Renewal Committee
To appoint Charles Aspinwall, Tanya Willow, Barry Nectow, Jim Sims and Louis Jutras to the Cable License: Cable License Renewal Committee
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Charles Aspinwall, Tanya Willow, Barry Nectow, Jim Sims and Louis Jutras to the Cable License: Cable License Renewal Committee. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Authorize the Town Administrator to send letter to Republic Services advising them that the Town does not agree with their contract interpretations regarding change in law, force majeure, and...
The Board authorize the Town Administrator to send letter to Republic Services advising them that the Town does not agree with their contract interpretations regarding change in law, force majeure, and unforeseen changes and therefore is not in the position to amend the existing contract for Trash and recycling pickup and disposal
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board authorize the Town Administrator to send letter to Republic Services advising them that the Town does not agree with their contract interpretations regarding change in law, force majeure, and unforeseen changes and therefore is not in the position to amend the existing contract for Trash and recycling pickup and disposal. Motion: Mr. Theodore Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Improve the site lines at the intersection of Sherman and Pleasant Streets as recommended
To improve the site lines at the intersection of Sherman and Pleasant Streets as recommended
From the minutes
“Motion was made to improve the site lines at the intersection of Sherman and Pleasant Streets as recommended. Motion: Mr. Theodore Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Do authorize the taking and use of drone footage of the PRHS to be used for the publicity campaign for the Neponset River Regional Chamber of Commerce's September 19, 2019, 125th anniversary...
The Board do authorize the taking and use of drone footage of the PRHS to be used for the publicity campaign for the Neponset River Regional Chamber of Commerce's September 19, 2019, 125th anniversary celebration at the PRHS
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board do authorize the taking and use of drone footage of the PRHS to be used for the publicity campaign for the Neponset River Regional Chamber of Commerce's September 19, 2019, 125th anniversary celebration at the PRHS Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve Rebecca Gerrior and William Donovan as Park and Recreation Summer hires
To approve Rebecca Gerrior and William Donovan as Park and Recreation Summer hires
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve Rebecca Gerrior and William Donovan as Park and Recreation Summer hires. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Opioid Litigation) if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating and...
To go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Opioid Litigation) if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating and litigating position of the public body
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 litigation (Opioid Litigation) if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating and litigating position of the public body. Roll Call and each answered in the affirmative. Mr. Loughran: Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly: Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly: Affirmative Mr. Porter: Affirmative.”
Adjourn the meeting at 7:11 PM. Respectful) s mitted
To adjourn the meeting at 7:11 PM. Respectful) s mitted
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:11 PM. Respectful) s mitted,.”
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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