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December 3, 2019
18 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)
Find that Assisted Living, Nursing Home, and other rehabilitation facilities in Canton have adopted a practice of calling the Canton Fire Department for lift assists which such facilities could...
The Board find that Assisted Living, Nursing Home, and other rehabilitation facilities in Canton have adopted a practice of calling the Canton Fire Department for lift assists which such facilities could perform on their own, and further, it is found that the number of such lift assists has affected the department's ability to respond to other calls and to provide other services to the Town. further move that the Board establish a policy to assess a fee for lift assist services, which fee maybe amended from time to time, and that the initial lift assist fee be established at a rate of $500.00 per incident, effective 7/1/2020, and that said fee is to be assessed to the facility making the lift assist request, and I move that that these motions be laid upon the table and the hearing be continued for a vote at the Selectmen's December 17, 2019 meeting
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board find that Assisted Living, Nursing Home, and other rehabilitation facilities in Canton have adopted a practice of calling the Canton Fire Department for lift assists which such facilities could perform on their own, and further, it is found that the number of such lift assists has affected the department's ability to respond to other calls and to provide other services to the Town. further move that the Board establish a policy to assess a fee for lift assist services, which fee maybe amended from time to time, and that the initial lift assist fee be established at a rate of $500.00 per incident, effective 7/1/2020, and that said fee is to be assessed to the facility making the lift assist request, and I move that that these motions be laid upon the table and the hearing be continued for a vote at the Selectmen's December 17, 2019 meeting. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve a tax rate shift of 1.66 as recommended by the Board of Assessors
The Board of Selectmen vote to approve a tax rate shift of 1.66 as recommended by the Board of Assessors
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve a tax rate shift of 1.66 as recommended by the Board of Assessors. 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 Class II Auto Dealer's License for BAM Car Sales Inc., 705 Turnpike Street, Canton, MA
The Board approve the application for a Class II Auto Dealer's License for BAM Car Sales Inc., 705 Turnpike Street, Canton, MA
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the application for a Class II Auto Dealer's License for BAM Car Sales Inc., 705 Turnpike Street, Canton, MA. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the Class 1, Class II and Class III Dealer Licenses, Common Victualler Licenses, as presented to the Board by the Licensing Agent (list attached) subject to the payment of any outstanding...
The Board approve the Class 1, Class II and Class III Dealer Licenses, Common Victualler Licenses, as presented to the Board by the Licensing Agent (list attached) subject to the payment of any outstanding taxes owed being paid to the Town
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Class 1, Class II and Class III Dealer Licenses, Common Victualler Licenses, as presented to the Board by the Licensing Agent (list attached) subject to the payment of any outstanding taxes owed being paid to the Town. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Appoint Sean Klimas, Michael MacDonald, Benjamin Berkowitz and Patrick Ward as full time hires for Police Department
To appoint Sean Klimas, Michael MacDonald, Benjamin Berkowitz and Patrick Ward as full time hires for Police Department
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Sean Klimas, Michael MacDonald, Benjamin Berkowitz and Patrick Ward as full time hires for Police Department Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve Change of Sunday opening hours to 10:00 a.m. for Shields Fine Wines dba Tri-Town Discount Liquors, 100A Washington Street, Josh Shields, Owner
To approve Change of Sunday opening hours to 10:00 a.m. for Shields Fine Wines dba Tri-Town Discount Liquors, 100A Washington Street, Josh Shields, Owner
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve Change of Sunday opening hours to 10:00 a.m. for Shields Fine Wines dba Tri-Town Discount Liquors, 100A Washington Street, Josh Shields, Owner 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 Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue Hill River Rd, to be held on April 25, 2020 at 6:00 PM to...
To approve the 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 April 25, 2020 at 6:00 PM to April 26, 2020 at 12:30 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 at a one-day event at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue Hill River Rd, to be held on April 25, 2020 at 6:00 PM to April 26, 2020 at 12:30 AM contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval. 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 following donations to the Police Department for the miscellaneous fund: $100 from Barry...
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 the Police Department for the miscellaneous fund: $100 from Barry and Judith Teplow; $1000 from Edward E. Zuker-Chestnut Hill Realty
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 the Police Department for the miscellaneous fund: $100 from Barry and Judith Teplow; $1000 from Edward E. Zuker-Chestnut Hill Realty 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 Barry and Judith Teplow to the Fire Department for purchasing...
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 Barry and Judith Teplow to the Fire Department for purchasing firefighter equipment and/or training
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 Barry and Judith Teplow to the Fire Department for purchasing firefighter equipment and/or training 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 u nder MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donations to CAASA to be used toward the Serenity Garden: Jill Hayes $2500
To accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of u nder MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donations to CAASA to be used toward the Serenity Garden: Jill Hayes $2500
From the minutes
“Motion was made to accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of u nder MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donations to CAASA to be used toward the Serenity Garden: Jill Hayes $2500 Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the closure of Dedham Street from December 4, 2019 through December 20, 2019, from 9 PM-5 AM
The Board approve the closure of Dedham Street from December 4, 2019 through December 20, 2019, from 9 PM-5 AM
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the closure of Dedham Street from December 4, 2019 through December 20, 2019, from 9 PM-5 AM. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Sign the Green Communities annual report cover page
The Board sign the Green Communities annual report cover page
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board sign the Green Communities annual report cover page. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Sign a letter of support to submit for a Community Connections Program grant and designate TNC funds
To sign a letter of support to submit for a Community Connections Program grant and designate TNC funds
From the minutes
“Motion was made to sign a letter of support to submit for a Community Connections Program grant and designate TNC funds. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Go into Executive Session to discuss the discipline of an employee, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate...
To go into Executive Session to discuss the discipline of an employee, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate (Leasing Cell Sites) 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
“M otion was made to go into Executive Session to discuss the discipline of an employee, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate (Leasing Cell Sites) 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 Mr. J. Connolly: Affirmative Mr. Porter: Affirmative Mr. Theodore: Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly: Affirmative.”
Adjourn at 7:39 PM. Respectfully ubmitted
To adjourn at 7:39 PM. Respectfully ubmitted
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn at 7:39 PM. Respectfully ubmitted,.”
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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