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Canton Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

November 12, 2019

29 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 hearing

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To open the hearing

From the minutes

“Motion was made to open the hearing. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

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Close the hearing

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the hearing

From the minutes

“Motion was made to close the hearing. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

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Approve the application for the license to store more than three vehicles at 296 York Street

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve the application for the license to store more than three vehicles at 296 York Street

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board approve the application for the license to store more than three vehicles at 296 York Street. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

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Approve the Common Victualler for Thyme, LAC, 515 Washington Street

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve the Common Victualler for Thyme, LAC, 515 Washington Street

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board approve the Common Victualler for Thyme, LAC, 515 Washington Street. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

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Open the hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To open the hearing

From the minutes

“Motion was made to open the hearing. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

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Continue the hearing until November 19, 2019

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To continue the hearing until November 19, 2019

From the minutes

“Motion was made to continue the hearing until November 19, 2019. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

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Open the public hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

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Establish a safety zone and a 20 MPH speed limit for the following streets: Walnut St., Messinger St., Dunbar St

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To establish a safety zone and a 20 MPH speed limit for the following streets: Walnut St., Messinger St., Dunbar St

From the minutes

“Motion was made to establish a safety zone and a 20 MPH speed limit for the following streets: Walnut St., Messinger St., Dunbar St. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

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Approve the increase in the cash grant match for the Municipal Vulnerability Program grant application from $70,000 to $84,215 to address suggestions/comments made by MVP staff to enhance the...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the increase in the cash grant match for the Municipal Vulnerability Program grant application from $70,000 to $84,215 to address suggestions/comments made by MVP staff to enhance the application for the $450,000 project

From the minutes

“Motion was made to approve the increase in the cash grant match for the Municipal Vulnerability Program grant application from $70,000 to $84,215 to address suggestions/comments made by MVP staff to enhance the application for the $450,000 project. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

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Approve and execute the Cease and Desist letter to be executed by the Board of Selectmen

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve and execute the Cease and Desist letter to be executed by the Board of Selectmen

From the minutes

“Motion was made to approve and execute the Cease and Desist letter to be executed by the Board of Selectmen. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

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Support the Town of Needham initiative relative to application to these changes to communities that achieve 10%

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board to support the Town of Needham initiative relative to application to these changes to communities that achieve 10%

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board to support the Town of Needham initiative relative to application to these changes to communities that achieve 10%. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: S-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

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Approve the request for use of mitigation funds for condition and boundary surveys for Sherman/Pleasant/Angela and Sawyer/Pleasant

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve the request for use of mitigation funds for condition and boundary surveys for Sherman/Pleasant/Angela and Sawyer/Pleasant

From the minutes

“Motion was made to that the Board approve the request for use of mitigation funds for condition and boundary surveys for Sherman/Pleasant/Angela and Sawyer/Pleasant. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Of the Town of Canton, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held on November 12, 2019, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board of Selectmen of the Town of Canton, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held on November 12, 2019, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following vote was unanimously passed, all of which appears upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: that the maximum useful life of the departmental equipment listed below to be financed with the proceeds of the $189,000 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed May 13, 2019 (Article 12, Motion 6) and the $122,000 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed May 13, 2019 (Article 12, Motion 8) is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(1) to be as follows

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Canton, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held on November 12, 2019, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following vote was unanimously passed, all of which appears upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: that the maximum useful life of the departmental equipment listed below to be financed with the proceeds of the $189,000 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed May 13, 2019 (Article 12, Motion 6) and the $122,000 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed May 13, 2019 (Article 12, Motion 8) is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(1) to be as follows: Purpose Borrowing Amount Maximum Useful Life Box Truck $189,000 10 years CHS Rooftop Unit $122,000 10 years 1 further certify that the vote was taken at a meeting open to the public, that the vote was not taken by secret ballot, that a notice stating the place, date, time and agenda for the meeting (which agenda included the adoption of the above vote) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building that the office of the Town Clerk is located, or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the subject matter of this vote were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§18-25 as amended. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

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Approve Manager Legal Name Change for Bay State Wine and Spirits, 2740R Washington Street to be Marie Sayah Zogheib

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve Manager Legal Name Change for Bay State Wine and Spirits, 2740R Washington Street to be Marie Sayah Zogheib

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board approve Manager Legal Name Change for Bay State Wine and Spirits, 2740R Washington Street to be Marie Sayah Zogheib Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

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Approve CMEA request for a donation of 3 personal days for municipal employees to be raffled at the Christmas Party

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve CMEA request for a donation of 3 personal days for municipal employees to be raffled at the Christmas Party

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board approve CMEA request for a donation of 3 personal days for municipal employees to be raffled at the Christmas Party. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Application to obtain a special license to serve alcoholic beverages at a one-day event for Winterlights at Bradley Estates-2468B Washington St. to be held on December 5, 2019 from...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve the Application to obtain a special license to serve alcoholic beverages at a one-day event for Winterlights at Bradley Estates-2468B Washington St. to be held on December 5, 2019 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 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 Winterlights at Bradley Estates-2468B Washington St. to be held on December 5, 2019 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve an application to obtain a special license to serve alcoholic beverages at a one-day event at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue Hill River Rd, to be held on December 7, 2019 at 6:00 PM to...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve an application to obtain a special license to serve alcoholic beverages at a one-day event at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue Hill River Rd, to be held on December 7, 2019 at 6:00 PM to December 8, 2019 at 12:30 AM contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval

From the minutes

“Motion was made to approve an application to obtain a special license to serve alcoholic beverages at a one-day event at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue Hill River Rd, to be held on December 7, 2019 at 6:00 PM to December 8, 2019 at 12:30 AM contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

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Approve application to obtain a special license to serve alcoholic beverages at a one-day event at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue Hill River Rd, to be held on November 23, 2019 at 6:00 PM to...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve application to obtain a special license to serve alcoholic beverages at a one-day event at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue Hill River Rd, to be held on November 23, 2019 at 6:00 PM to November 24, 2019 at 12:30 AM contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval

From the minutes

“Motion was made to approve application to obtain a special license to serve alcoholic beverages at a one-day event at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue Hill River Rd, to be held on November 23, 2019 at 6:00 PM to November 24, 2019 at 12:30 AM contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

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Approve the Personal Action Form for Veteran's Agent

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Personal Action Form for Veteran's Agent

From the minutes

“Motion was made to approve the Personal Action Form for Veteran's Agent Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

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Appoint Sean Klimas, Michael MacDonald, Benjamin Berkowitz, Patrick Ward, Anthony Pascarelli, Kelly Dever, Stephen T. Mullaney as Permanent Intermittent Police Officers

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Sean Klimas, Michael MacDonald, Benjamin Berkowitz, Patrick Ward, Anthony Pascarelli, Kelly Dever, Stephen T. Mullaney as Permanent Intermittent Police Officers

From the minutes

“Motion was made to appoint Sean Klimas, Michael MacDonald, Benjamin Berkowitz, Patrick Ward, Anthony Pascarelli, Kelly Dever, Stephen T. Mullaney as Permanent Intermittent Police Officers Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

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Appoint Kristen Manning as Accounting Specialist- Payroll and approve Personal Action Form

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Kristen Manning as Accounting Specialist- Payroll and approve Personal Action Form

From the minutes

“Motion was made to appoint Kristen Manning as Accounting Specialist- Payroll and approve Personal Action Form. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

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Appoint Justin Gittings as Engineer Technician and approve Personal Action Form

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Justin Gittings as Engineer Technician and approve Personal Action Form

From the minutes

“Motion was made to appoint Justin Gittings as Engineer Technician and approve Personal Action Form. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

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Approve the application to obtain a special license to serve alcoholic beverages at a one-day event at Hellenic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 601 Sherman Street, to be held on November 14,...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the application to obtain a special license to serve alcoholic beverages at a one-day event at Hellenic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 601 Sherman Street, to be held on November 14, 2019 from S:OOPM-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 Hellenic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 601 Sherman Street, to be held on November 14, 2019 from S:OOPM-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)

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Approve the request from MassDOT to close Dedham Street from November 17, 2019 through morning of November 22, 2019, 9 PM through 5 AM

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve the request from MassDOT to close Dedham Street from November 17, 2019 through morning of November 22, 2019, 9 PM through 5 AM

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board approve the request from MassDOT to close Dedham Street from November 17, 2019 through morning of November 22, 2019, 9 PM through 5 AM. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

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Approve Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $4175.00

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $4175.00

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board approve Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $4175.00 Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

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Approve Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board approve Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

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Approve the Minutes from the Board of Selectmen Meetings October 1, 2019 and October 15, 2019

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Minutes from the Board of Selectmen Meetings October 1, 2019 and October 15, 2019

From the minutes

“Motion was made to approve the Minutes from the Board of Selectmen Meetings October 1, 2019 and October 15, 2019 Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

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Go to 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...

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To go to 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

From the minutes

“Motion was made to go to 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 was taken and each answered in the affirmative: M r. Loughran: Affirmative M r. J. Connolly: Affirmative M r. Porter: Affirmative Mr. Theodore: Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly: Affirmative.”

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Adjourn at 6:27 PM. Respectful y bmitted

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To adjourn at 6:27 PM. Respectful y bmitted

The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.

From the minutes

“Motion was made to adjourn at 6:27 PM. Respectful y bmitted,.”

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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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