MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
October 29, 2019
21 recorded votes, 2 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)
Approve the application for a Second Hand Articles License for Appleton Antique Lighting Inc., 28 Draper Lane
The Board approve the application for a Second Hand Articles License for Appleton Antique Lighting Inc., 28 Draper Lane
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the application for a Second Hand Articles License for Appleton Antique Lighting Inc., 28 Draper Lane 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 for a license to store more than three vehicles at 100 Westchester Drive
The Board approve the application for a license to store more than three vehicles at 100 Westchester Drive
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the application for a license to store more than three vehicles at 100 Westchester Drive. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Authorize, with the review and approval of the DPW, the placement of a textile manufacturing recycling container at the Pine St. facility
The Board authorize, with the review and approval of the DPW, the placement of a textile manufacturing recycling container at the Pine St. facility
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board authorize, with the review and approval of the DPW, the placement of a textile manufacturing recycling container at the Pine St. facility . M otion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Authorize a bike rack for Memorial Hall
The Board authorize a bike rack for Memorial Hall
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board authorize a bike rack for Memorial Hall Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the letter of support for CPC Application for Earl Newhouse Waterfront
To approve the letter of support for CPC Application for Earl Newhouse Waterfront
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the letter of support for CPC Application for Earl Newhouse Waterfront Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the survey work at Pleasant/Angela and Sawyer/Pleasant Streets
To approve the survey work at Pleasant/Angela and Sawyer/Pleasant Streets
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the survey work at Pleasant/Angela and Sawyer/Pleasant Streets. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Appoint Darin T. Devine as Director of Veteran Service/Agent
To appoint Darin T. Devine as Director of Veteran Service/Agent
From the minutes
“M otion was made to appoint Darin T. Devine as Director of Veteran Service/Agent. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Appoint Timothy Nuttal) as a Firefighter
The Board appoint Timothy Nuttal) as a Firefighter
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint Timothy Nuttal) as a Firefighter. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Appoint Melissa Mayer as a representative to the Paul Revere Heritage Commission
The Board appoint Melissa Mayer as a representative to the Paul Revere Heritage Commission
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint Melissa Mayer as a representative to the Paul Revere Heritage Commission. 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 beer and wine at a one-day event at a Gala at the Canton Public Library to be held on November 23, 2019 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM...
To approve the application to obtain a (special) license to serve beer and wine at a one-day event at a Gala at the Canton Public Library to be held on November 23, 2019 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 beer and wine at a one-day event at a Gala at the Canton Public Library to be held on November 23, 2019 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)
Accept and authorize: the use ofthe gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $100 from The Goldbergs to the Police Department for miscellaneous use
To accept and authorize: the use ofthe gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $100 from The Goldbergs to the Police Department for miscellaneous use
From the minutes
“Motion was made to accept and authorize: the use ofthe gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $100 from The Goldbergs to the Police Department for miscellaneous use. 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: Brenda Bhaunani $100
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: Brenda Bhaunani $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: Brenda Bhaunani $100 Bank of Canton $250 M otion: Mr. T. Theodore Memorial Hall Hours Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: S-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the current Memorial Hall hours as permanent hours
The Board vote to approve the current Memorial Hall hours as permanent hours
Yes: Christopher J. Connolly, Porter, TheodoreNo: John J. Connolly, Loughran
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board vote to approve the current Memorial Hall hours as permanent hours. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 3-2 Mr. J. Connolly and.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the Service Animal Policy
The Board vote to approve the Service Animal Policy
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board vote to approve the Service Animal Policy. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Recommend that the Board of Health move to act on loopholes associated with the tobacco sales law and defer action on regulations regarding vaping and nicotine flavors until the State action is...
The Board recommend that the Board of Health move to act on loopholes associated with the tobacco sales law and defer action on regulations regarding vaping and nicotine flavors until the State action is clarified
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board recommend that the Board of Health move to act on loopholes associated with the tobacco sales law and defer action on regulations regarding vaping and nicotine flavors until the State action is clarified. 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 (Amy's Quick Pick vs Town of Canton Board of Health) if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental...
To go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Amy's Quick Pick vs Town of Canton Board of Health) if the chair declares that an 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 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Amy's Quick Pick vs Town of Canton Board of Health) if the chair declares that an 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: M r. Loughran: Affirmative M r. J. Connolly: Affirmative M r. Porter: Affirmative M r. Theodore: Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly: Affirmative.”
Adjourn at 7:10 PM. Respectf I submitted
To adjourn at 7:10 PM. Respectf I submitted
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn at 7:10 PM. Respectf I 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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