MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
March 17, 2020
20 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Christopher J. Connolly, Thomas W. Theodore, Mark J. Porter, Michael C. Loughran
Absent: John J. Connolly
During the meeting:
- Chairman Chris Connolly noted that Selectmen John Connolly was not in attendance due to a shoulder
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: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close the hearing. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the license renewal between the Town of Canton and Comcast Cable
To approve the license renewal between the Town of Canton and Comcast Cable
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the license renewal between the Town of Canton and Comcast Cable. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Petition Representative Galvin to petition the State Legislature to allow the town to move the Town Election
To petition Representative Galvin to petition the State Legislature to allow the town to move the Town Election
The minutes give only the count (2-0-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to petition Representative Galvin to petition the State Legislature to allow the town to move the Town Election Motion: Mr. M. Porter Second: Mr. M. Loughran abstaining Motion was made to declare an Emergency. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 2-0-1 Chairman.” (Motion: Porter, second: Loughran)
Declare an Emergency
To declare an Emergency
From the minutes
“Motion was made to declare an Emergency. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 2-0-1 Chairman Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Create a Covid 19 Team as stipulated in Mr. Aspinwall presentation
To create a Covid 19 Team as stipulated in Mr. Aspinwall presentation
From the minutes
“Motion was made to create a Covid 19 Team as stipulated in Mr. Aspinwall presentation. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Postpone all non-essential Board meetings that use town buildings, not school buildings and any in person meeting would be at the discretion of the Town Administrator
To postpone all non-essential Board meetings that use town buildings, not school buildings and any in person meeting would be at the discretion of the Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Motion was made to postpone all non-essential Board meetings that use town buildings, not school buildings and any in person meeting would be at the discretion of the Town Administrator. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the application to the Massachusetts Historical Commission for phase 2 of the Tilden House repairs
To approve the application to the Massachusetts Historical Commission for phase 2 of the Tilden House repairs
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the application to the Massachusetts Historical Commission for phase 2 of the Tilden House repairs. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Open the hearing
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the hearing. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Amend the Development Agreement to include but not limited to the addition of audio visual equipment to the Rolling Mill Preview Room, subject to Town Counsel drafting the language
To amend the Development Agreement to include but not limited to the addition of audio visual equipment to the Rolling Mill Preview Room, subject to Town Counsel drafting the language
From the minutes
“Motion was made to amend the Development Agreement to include but not limited to the addition of audio visual equipment to the Rolling Mill Preview Room, subject to Town Counsel drafting the language. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the renewal of seasonal wine and malt restaurant license and common victuals license for Karen's Kitchen, 2167 Washington Street
To approve the renewal of seasonal wine and malt restaurant license and common victuals license for Karen's Kitchen, 2167 Washington Street
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the renewal of seasonal wine and malt restaurant license and common victuals license for Karen's Kitchen, 2167 Washington Street. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the Conservation Senior Clerk Job Description
To approve the Conservation Senior Clerk Job Description
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Conservation Senior Clerk Job Description Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Appoint Heather Cahill as the DPW Administrative Assistant
To appoint Heather Cahill as the DPW Administrative Assistant
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Heather Cahill as the DPW Administrative Assistant Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Appoint Sharon Johnson as Temporary Veteran's Clerk
To appoint Sharon Johnson as Temporary Veteran's Clerk
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Sharon Johnson as Temporary Veteran's Clerk Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Appoint Aidan Findlen as DPW Seasonal Help
To appoint Aidan Findlen as DPW Seasonal Help
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Aidan Findlen as DPW Seasonal Help Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Accept the succession plan as recommended by the Town Administrator and use of mitigation funds of $6000 for payroll equipment to be used off site
To accept the succession plan as recommended by the Town Administrator and use of mitigation funds of $6000 for payroll equipment to be used off site
From the minutes
“Motion was made to accept the succession plan as recommended by the Town Administrator and use of mitigation funds of $6000 for payroll equipment to be used off site. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $2025.00
To approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $2025.00
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $2025.00 Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the Cemetery dots/Perpetual Care Deeds
To approve the Cemetery dots/Perpetual Care Deeds
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Cemetery dots/Perpetual Care Deeds Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the Minutes fro the Board of Selectmen Meetings on December 17, 2019, January 14, 2020, January 21, 2020, February 4, 2020
To approve the Minutes fro the Board of Selectmen Meetings on December 17, 2019, January 14, 2020, January 21, 2020, February 4, 2020
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Minutes fro the Board of Selectmen Meetings on December 17, 2019, January 14, 2020, January 21, 2020, February 4, 2020. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Adjourn at 6:45 PM
To adjourn at 6:45 PM
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn at 6:45 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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