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Canton Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

February 18, 2020

15 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Continue the hearing until June 9, 2020

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To continue the hearing until June 9, 2020

From the minutes

“Motion made to continue the hearing until June 9, 2020. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Designates Christopher Connolly to execute Treasury Warrant and Vendor Warrant

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board designates Christopher Connolly to execute Treasury Warrant and Vendor Warrant

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board designates Christopher Connolly to execute Treasury Warrant and Vendor Warrant. 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 PAF for Joseph Graham as Per Diem Health Agent

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve PAF for Joseph Graham as Per Diem Health Agent

From the minutes

“Motion was made to approve PAF for Joseph Graham as Per Diem Health Agent 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 PAF for Susan Langan as Assessing Technician

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve PAF for Susan Langan as Assessing Technician

From the minutes

“Motion was made to approve PAF for Susan Langan as Assessing Technician 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 PAF for Anjuli Schutt for Board of Health Committee member

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve PAF for Anjuli Schutt for Board of Health Committee member

From the minutes

“Motion was made to approve PAF for Anjuli Schutt for Board of Health Committee member 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: Secondhand Jewelry and Electronics licenses for Precious Metals Reclaiming Service North, Artin Fine Jewels and Robert's Jewelry

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve: Secondhand Jewelry and Electronics licenses for Precious Metals Reclaiming Service North, Artin Fine Jewels and Robert's Jewelry

From the minutes

“Motion was made to approve: Secondhand Jewelry and Electronics licenses for Precious Metals Reclaiming Service North, Artin Fine Jewels and Robert's Jewelry. 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 request to hold a road race on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. by South Shore Race Management on behalf of Canton Association of Business Industries contingent upon Police and...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the request to hold a road race on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. by South Shore Race Management on behalf of Canton Association of Business Industries contingent upon Police and Fire approval

From the minutes

“Motion was made to approve the request to hold a road race on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. by South Shore Race Management on behalf of Canton Association of Business Industries contingent upon Police and Fire 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 a Proclamation for John F. Ruane, III

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a Proclamation for John F. Ruane, III

From the minutes

“Motion was made to approve a Proclamation for John F. Ruane, III Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

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

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 Council on Aging for general use: $1000 from Mrs. Kathleen...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 Council on Aging for general use: $1000 from Mrs. Kathleen Szymanski

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 Council on Aging for general use: $1000 from Mrs. Kathleen Szymanski $1000 from HarborOne Bank The following donations were made to the Council on Aging for general use in memory of Rose M. Kelliher $30 from Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sheehan $50 from Pamela J. Lane $100 from Mr. Robert Currivan The following donations were made to the Council on Aging for general use in memory of Eleanor Murphy $100 from Mr. Robert Currivan The following donations were made to the Council on Aging for general use in memory of William C. "Teddy" Theodore $100 from O'Connor and Sons Funeral Home $50 from Mr. and Mrs. John McSweeney Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

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Accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $200.00 from Elizabeth Sullivan to CAASA in memory of Eleanor Murphy and Rose...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $200.00 from Elizabeth Sullivan to CAASA in memory of Eleanor Murphy and Rose Kelliher

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 $200.00 from Elizabeth Sullivan to CAASA in memory of Eleanor Murphy and Rose Kelliher Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

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

Accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $50.00 from Case Management Department at Portsmouth Regional Hospital the to...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $50.00 from Case Management Department at Portsmouth Regional Hospital the to the Council on Aging in memory of Eleanor Murphy

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 $50.00 from Case Management Department at Portsmouth Regional Hospital the to the Council on Aging in memory of Eleanor Murphy 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: Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $3650.00

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve: Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $3650.00

From the minutes

“Motion was made to approve: Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $3650.00 Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve: Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Adjourn at 7:07 PM

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To adjourn at 7:07 PM

The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.

From the minutes

“Motion was made to adjourn at 7:07 PM..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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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