MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
March 2, 2020
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
As recommended by the Town Administrator to approve the amount of municipals expenses of $22,862,135
As recommended by the Town Administrator to approve the amount of municipals expenses of $22,862,135
From the minutes
“Motion was made as recommended by the Town Administrator to approve the amount of municipals expenses of $22,862,135 Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
As recommended by the Town Administrator to support the contribution of $100,000 to the Solar Stabilization Fund
As recommended by the Town Administrator to support the contribution of $100,000 to the Solar Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“Motion was made as recommended by the Town Administrator to support the contribution of $100,000 to the Solar Stabilization Fund. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
As recommended by the Town Administrator to support the previous mentioned special appropriations of $500,000 for Special Education Reserve, $750,000 for Angela/Pleasant intersection, $35,000 for...
As recommended by the Town Administrator to support the previous mentioned special appropriations of $500,000 for Special Education Reserve, $750,000 for Angela/Pleasant intersection, $35,000 for 4`h of July Celebration, $5000 for Community Recognition Article, $10,000 for easement for acquisition of land near/on/adjacent to Pleasant Street, $239,100 for Earle Newhouse Waterfront Improvements, $9400 for transportation fund for shuttles around Royall Street, $29,890 for Street Betterment Fund
From the minutes
“Motion was made as recommended by the Town Administrator to support the previous mentioned special appropriations of $500,000 for Special Education Reserve, $750,000 for Angela/Pleasant intersection, $35,000 for 4`h of July Celebration, $5000 for Community Recognition Article, $10,000 for easement for acquisition of land near/on/adjacent to Pleasant Street, $239,100 for Earle Newhouse Waterfront Improvements, $9400 for transportation fund for shuttles around Royall Street, $29,890 for Street Betterment Fund. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
As recommended by the Town Administrator to approve the fixed cost budget of $31,392,411
As recommended by the Town Administrator to approve the fixed cost budget of $31,392,411
From the minutes
“Motion was made as recommended by the Town Administrator to approve the fixed cost budget of $31,392,411 Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
As recommended by the Town Administrator to support the Water Enterprise Fund of $7,621,658
As recommended by the Town Administrator to support the Water Enterprise Fund of $7,621,658
From the minutes
“Motion was made as recommended by the Town Administrator to support the Water Enterprise Fund of $7,621,658 Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
As recommended by the Town Administrator to support the Sewer Enterprise Fund of $6,819,067
As recommended by the Town Administrator to support the Sewer Enterprise Fund of $6,819,067
From the minutes
“Motion was made as recommended by the Town Administrator to support the Sewer Enterprise Fund of $6,819,067 Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
As recommended by the Town Administrator to support the Rink Enterprise Fund of $238,660
As recommended by the Town Administrator to support the Rink Enterprise Fund of $238,660
From the minutes
“Motion was made as recommended by the Town Administrator to support the Rink Enterprise Fund of $238,660 Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Support Annual Town Meeting Articles: 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 42, 53, 54
The Board support Annual Town Meeting Articles: 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 42, 53, 54
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board support Annual Town Meeting Articles: 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 42, 53, 54 Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Defer to Town Meeting the following Articles: 18, 22, 26, 39
The Board Defer to Town Meeting the following Articles: 18, 22, 26, 39
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Defer to Town Meeting the following Articles: 18, 22, 26, 39 Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Defer to the Planning Board the following Articles: 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52
The Board Defer to the Planning Board the following Articles: 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Defer to the Planning Board the following Articles: 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52 Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Indefinitely Postpone the following Articles: 5, 6, 9, 13, 15, 17, 19, 32, 40, 41
The Board Indefinitely Postpone the following Articles: 5, 6, 9, 13, 15, 17, 19, 32, 40, 41
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Indefinitely Postpone the following Articles: 5, 6, 9, 13, 15, 17, 19, 32, 40, 41 Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the agreement with American Outdoor Advertising for the Route 93 Billboard
To approve the agreement with American Outdoor Advertising for the Route 93 Billboard
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the agreement with American Outdoor Advertising for the Route 93 Billboard Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the request of the Finance Director to write off the remaining Rink Enterprise receivable balance of $42,40.50 owed by Canton Youth Hockey
The Board approve the request of the Finance Director to write off the remaining Rink Enterprise receivable balance of $42,40.50 owed by Canton Youth Hockey
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the request of the Finance Director to write off the remaining Rink Enterprise receivable balance of $42,40.50 owed by Canton Youth Hockey Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Appoint James Paschal as the Per Diem, non-benefits eligible Council on Aging Driver
To appoint James Paschal as the Per Diem, non-benefits eligible Council on Aging Driver
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint James Paschal as the Per Diem, non-benefits eligible Council on Aging Driver. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Appoint Patricia Chane and Maxine McPherson as Members to Cultural Council
To appoint Patricia Chane and Maxine McPherson as Members to Cultural Council
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Patricia Chane and Maxine McPherson as Members to Cultural Council. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the Warrant for Town Election to be held on April 7, 2020
To approve the Warrant for Town Election to be held on April 7, 2020
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Warrant for Town Election to be held on April 7, 2020. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Use funds out of mitigation, not to exceed $15,000, to replace the fence near the Viaduct
To use funds out of mitigation, not to exceed $15,000, to replace the fence near the Viaduct
From the minutes
“Motion was made to use funds out of mitigation, not to exceed $15,000, to replace the fence near the Viaduct. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve Phase one and roll out the Sign Design Guide Book
To approve Phase one and roll out the Sign Design Guide Book
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve Phase one and roll out the Sign Design Guide Book Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the amendments to the Sick Leave Bank Policy
To approve the amendments to the Sick Leave Bank Policy
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the amendments to the Sick Leave Bank Policy Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Grant closing March 15, 2020 until May 21, 2020 and re-evaluate
To grant closing March 15, 2020 until May 21, 2020 and re-evaluate
From the minutes
“Motion was made to grant closing March 15, 2020 until May 21, 2020 and re-evaluate. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the Separation Form
To approve the Separation Form
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Separation Form Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Adjourn at 7:19 PM
To adjourn at 7:19 PM
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn at 7:19 PM..”
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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