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October 15, 2019
22 recorded votes, 1 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. 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)
Revoke the Class II Dealer's License held by Empire Motors, Inc., 1033 Turnpike Street effective immediately due to a lack of an adequate bond
The Board revoke the Class II Dealer's License held by Empire Motors, Inc., 1033 Turnpike Street effective immediately due to a lack of an adequate bond
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board revoke the Class II Dealer's License held by Empire Motors, Inc., 1033 Turnpike Street effective immediately due to a lack of an adequate bond. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (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)
Approve the application applications for a license to store more than three vehicles at 2239 Washington Street made by KCKM LLC, 201 Beech St, Roslindale, MA
The Board approve the application applications for a license to store more than three vehicles at 2239 Washington Street made by KCKM LLC, 201 Beech St, Roslindale, MA
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the application applications for a license to store more than three vehicles at 2239 Washington Street made by KCKM LLC, 201 Beech St, Roslindale, MA Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve: Annual Town Meeting Timeline
To approve: Annual Town Meeting Timeline
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve: Annual Town Meeting Timeline Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve: Gridley School RFP approval and execution of Historic Preservation Document
To approve: Gridley School RFP approval and execution of Historic Preservation Document
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve: Gridley School RFP approval and execution of Historic Preservation Document Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve: request from the Canton Parks &Recreation Department to hold the annual Halloween Parade on October 27, 2019 at 1:00 p.m
To approve: request from the Canton Parks &Recreation Department to hold the annual Halloween Parade on October 27, 2019 at 1:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve: request from the Canton Parks &Recreation Department to hold the annual Halloween Parade on October 27, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve: application to sell Christmas Trees and Holiday Greenery, Pakeen Farm at 109 Elm Street
To approve: application to sell Christmas Trees and Holiday Greenery, Pakeen Farm at 109 Elm Street
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve: application to sell Christmas Trees and Holiday Greenery, Pakeen Farm at 109 Elm Street Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve: the closure of Friday, November 29, 2019 (day after Thanksgiving) for Memorial Hall and non-essential employees
To approve: the closure of Friday, November 29, 2019 (day after Thanksgiving) for Memorial Hall and non-essential employees
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve: the closure of Friday, November 29, 2019 (day after Thanksgiving) for Memorial Hall and non-essential employees Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve:loint Salt Bid Award with Town of Medfield to Champion Salt, ~~C for CC Salt
To approve:loint Salt Bid Award with Town of Medfield to Champion Salt, ~~C for CC Salt
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve:loint Salt Bid Award with Town of Medfield to Champion Salt, ~~C for CC Salt Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve: application to obtain a (special) license to serve beer and wine and have entertainment at a one-day event at Trillium Brewing, 100 Royall Street to be held on November 10, 2019 from...
To approve: application to obtain a (special) license to serve beer and wine and have entertainment at a one-day event at Trillium Brewing, 100 Royall Street to be held on November 10, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve: application to obtain a (special) license to serve beer and wine and have entertainment at a one-day event at Trillium Brewing, 100 Royall Street to be held on November 10, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 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: application to obtain a (special) license to serve beer and wine at a one- day event at the Irish Cultural Centre, 200 New Boston Dr. to be held on October 31, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 9:00...
To approve: application to obtain a (special) license to serve beer and wine at a one- day event at the Irish Cultural Centre, 200 New Boston Dr. to be held on October 31, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve: application to obtain a (special) license to serve beer and wine at a one- day event at the Irish Cultural Centre, 200 New Boston Dr. to be held on October 31, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 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: application to obtain a special license to serve beer and wine at twelve one-day events for Milton Players at Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital School, 3 Randolph Street, to be held on...
To approve: application to obtain a special license to serve beer and wine at twelve one-day events for Milton Players at Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital School, 3 Randolph Street, to be held on October 25 and October 26, 2019, November 1 and November 2, 2019, January 24 and January 25, 2020, January 31, 2020 and February 1, 2020, April 24 and April 25, 2020, May 1 and May 2, 2020 from 7:30 PM until 12:00 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve: application to obtain a special license to serve beer and wine at twelve one-day events for Milton Players at Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital School, 3 Randolph Street, to be held on October 25 and October 26, 2019, November 1 and November 2, 2019, January 24 and January 25, 2020, January 31, 2020 and February 1, 2020, April 24 and April 25, 2020, May 1 and May 2, 2020 from 7:30 PM until 12:00 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Appoint Ruth Pinkus as Paul Revere Heritage Administrative Assistant
To appoint Ruth Pinkus as Paul Revere Heritage Administrative Assistant
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Ruth Pinkus as Paul Revere Heritage Administrative Assistant. 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)
Approve: Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $3312.50
To approve: Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $3312.50
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve: Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $3312.50 Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve: Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds
To approve: Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve: Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve: Minutes from the Board of Selectmen Meeting September 3, 2019, September 17, 2019
To approve: Minutes from the Board of Selectmen Meeting September 3, 2019, September 17, 2019
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve: Minutes from the Board of Selectmen Meeting September 3, 2019, September 17, 2019. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Go to Executive Session to discuss the strategy with respect to collective bargaining (I.A.F.F. Local 1580, A.F.L.-C.I.0) if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect...
To go to Executive Session to discuss the strategy with respect to collective bargaining (I.A.F.F. Local 1580, A.F.L.-C.I.0) 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 to Executive Session to discuss the strategy with respect to collective bargaining (I.A.F.F. Local 1580, A.F.L.-C.I.0) 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 M r. Loughran Affirmative M r. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. T. Theodore Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative.”
Adjourn at 7:13 PM Respect submitted
To adjourn at 7:13 PM Respect submitted
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn at 7:13 PM Respect 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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