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August 27, 2019
23 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
Appoint William (Randy) Scollins as Finance Director of the Town of Canton, subject to the successful negotiation of an employment agreement and direct the Town Administrator and HR Director to so...
To appoint William (Randy) Scollins as Finance Director of the Town of Canton, subject to the successful negotiation of an employment agreement and direct the Town Administrator and HR Director to so negotiate with Mr. Scollins
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint William (Randy) Scollins as Finance Director of the Town of Canton, subject to the successful negotiation of an employment agreement and direct the Town Administrator and HR Director to so negotiate with Mr. Scollins. Motion: Mr. Theodore Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Grant of Temporary License from Verizon New England Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to cover the existing and the placing of new facilities at 100 Dedham Street
To grant of Temporary License from Verizon New England Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to cover the existing and the placing of new facilities at 100 Dedham Street
From the minutes
“Motion was made to grant of Temporary License from Verizon New England Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to cover the existing and the placing of new facilities at 100 Dedham Street. Motion: Mr. Theodore Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the Metropolis Rink Lease. Mr. Aspinwall noted that DCR made some changes that Town requested and Town Counsel has reviewed the lease
To approve the Metropolis Rink Lease. Mr. Aspinwall noted that DCR made some changes that Town requested and Town Counsel has reviewed the lease
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Metropolis Rink Lease. M r. Aspinwall noted that DCR made some changes that Town requested and Town Counsel has reviewed the lease. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the request to hold a Block Party at 20 Pulpit Road to be held on September 14, 2019 from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
To approve the request to hold a Block Party at 20 Pulpit Road to be held on September 14, 2019 from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the request to hold a Block Party at 20 Pulpit Road to be held on September 14, 2019 from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the request to hold a Block Party in front of 14 Ponkapoag Way to be held on September 21, 2019 (raindate September 28th) from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
To approve the request to hold a Block Party in front of 14 Ponkapoag Way to be held on September 21, 2019 (raindate September 28th) from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the request to hold a Block Party in front of 14 Ponkapoag Way to be held on September 21, 2019 (raindate September 28th) from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the request to hold a Block Party for Harrison/Cynthia Road neighborhood on September 21, 2019 from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM
To approve the request to hold a Block Party for Harrison/Cynthia Road neighborhood on September 21, 2019 from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the request to hold a Block Party for Harrison/Cynthia Road neighborhood on September 21, 2019 from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM 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 and Entertainment at a One-Day Event for Irish Cultural Centre to be held on October 19, 2019 at 200 New Boston...
To approve the application to Obtain a (Special} License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages and Entertainment at a One-Day Event for Irish Cultural Centre to be held on October 19, 2019 at 200 New Boston Drive from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the application to Obtain a (Special} License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages and Entertainment at a One-Day Event for Irish Cultural Centre to be held on October 19, 2019 at 200 New Boston Drive from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: S-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the application to Obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages and Entertainment at a One-Day Event at Prowse Farm to be held September 14, 2019 at 5 Blue Hill River Road from...
To approve the application to Obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages and Entertainment at a One-Day Event at Prowse Farm to be held September 14, 2019 at 5 Blue Hill River Road from 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the application to Obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages and Entertainment at a One-Day Event at Prowse Farm to be held September 14, 2019 at 5 Blue Hill River Road from 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM 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 application to Obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Entertainment from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at a One-Day Event at Paul Revere Heritage Site...
To approve the application to Obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Entertainment from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at a One-Day Event at Paul Revere Heritage Site to be held September 19, 2019 at 4 Rolling Mill Way from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the application to Obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Entertainment from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at a One-Day Event at Paul Revere Heritage Site to be held September 19, 2019 at 4 Rolling Mill Way from 5:00 PM to 8:00 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 application to Obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at a One-Day Event at Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children to be held September 29, 2019 at 3 Randolph St....
To approve the application to Obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at a One-Day Event at Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children to be held September 29, 2019 at 3 Randolph St. from 7:30 AM-4:00 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the application to Obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at a One-Day Event at Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children to be held September 29, 2019 at 3 Randolph St. from 7:30 AM-4:00 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 application to Obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at a One-Day Event at Massasoit Community College to be held October 5, 2019 at 900 Randolph St. from 6:00...
To approve the application to Obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at a One-Day Event at Massasoit Community College to be held October 5, 2019 at 900 Randolph St. from 6:00 PM-9:30 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the application to Obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at a One-Day Event at Massasoit Community College to be held October 5, 2019 at 900 Randolph St. from 6:00 PM-9:30 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 application to Obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages and Entertainment at a One-Day Event at Cottage at Irish Cultural Center to be held September 3, 2019 at 200 New...
To approve the application to Obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages and Entertainment at a One-Day Event at Cottage at Irish Cultural Center to be held September 3, 2019 at 200 New Boston Drive from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the application to Obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages and Entertainment at a One-Day Event at Cottage at Irish Cultural Center to be held September 3, 2019 at 200 New Boston Drive from 7:00 PM to 10:00 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 Application to Obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at a One-Day Event at Prowse Farm to be held September 15, 2019 at 5 Blue Hill River Road from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM...
To approve the Application to Obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at a One-Day Event at Prowse Farm to be held September 15, 2019 at 5 Blue Hill River Road from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Application to Obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at a One-Day Event at Prowse Farm to be held September 15, 2019 at 5 Blue Hill River Road from 4:00 PM to 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 SERSG RE-bid for Sodium Hypochlorite
To approve the SERSG RE-bid for Sodium Hypochlorite
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the SERSG RE-bid for Sodium Hypochlorite Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Appoint Tyler Roundtree and Cian O'Mahony as Heavy Equipment Operators
To appoint Tyler Roundtree and Cian O'Mahony as Heavy Equipment Operators
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Tyler Roundtree and Cian O'Mahony as Heavy Equipment Operators. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: S-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 $845.01 from the Canton Historical Society to the Wayfinding Sign Design
To accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $845.01 from the Canton Historical Society to the Wayfinding Sign Design
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 $845.01 from the Canton Historical Society to the Wayfinding Sign Design Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Extend the trial hours at Memorial Hall to November 1, 2019
To extend the trial hours at Memorial Hall to November 1, 2019
Yes: Christopher J. Connolly, Loughran, Porter, TheodoreNo: John J. Connolly
From the minutes
“Motion was made to extend the trial hours at Memorial Hall to November 1, 2019. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 4-1 (Mr. J. Connolly opposed).” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the Personnel Board Compensation Policy
To approve the Personnel Board Compensation Policy
Yes: Christopher J. Connolly, John J. Connolly, Porter, TheodoreAbstained: Loughran
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Personnel Board Compensation Policy Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 4-0-1 (Mr. Loughran abstained).” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the Minutes from Board of Selectmen Meetings June 25, 2019, July 9, 2019, July 23, 2019
To approve the Minutes from Board of Selectmen Meetings June 25, 2019, July 9, 2019, July 23, 2019
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Minutes from Board of Selectmen Meetings June 25, 2019, July 9, 2019, July 23, 2019. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Declare the Police Vehicle (Ford Explorer) as surplus
To declare the Police Vehicle (Ford Explorer) as surplus
From the minutes
“Motion was made to declare the Police Vehicle (Ford Explorer) as surplus 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 $2000.00 from Frederick Fairfield for the PRHS Preview Room
To accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $2000.00 from Frederick Fairfield for the PRHS Preview Room
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 $2000.00 from Frederick Fairfield for the PRHS Preview Room Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Go into Executive Session to discuss the discipline of employee (AFSCME)and consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate (Plymouth Rubber Project), if the chair declares that an...
To go into Executive Session to discuss the discipline of employee (AFSCME)and consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate (Plymouth Rubber Project), if the chair 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 the discipline of employee (AFSCME)and consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate (Plymouth Rubber Project), 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 M r. J. Connolly: Affirmative M r. C. Connolly: Affirmative M r. M. Porter: Affirmative M r. Theodore: Affirmative.”
Adjourn at 6:08 PM. Respectfu submitted
To adjourn at 6:08 PM. Respectfu submitted
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn at 6:08 PM. Respectfu submitted,.”
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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