MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
March 31, 2020
10 recorded votes, 3 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
During the meeting:
- Chairman Connolly and Selectmen Theodore both recused themselves. Selectmen J. Connolly
Every vote, in order
Approve a 4% increase for Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO Plan, an 8% increase for Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO plan and a 2% increase for the Blue Cross Blue Shield Medex for FY 21 as recommended by the...
The Board approve a 4% increase for Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO Plan, an 8% increase for Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO plan and a 2% increase for the Blue Cross Blue Shield Medex for FY 21 as recommended by the Human Resource Director and our Health Insurance Broker Cook and Company
Yes: John J. Connolly, Loughran, PorterAbstained: Christopher J. Connolly, Theodore
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Selectmen Theodore, that the Board approve a 4% increase for Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO Plan, an 8% increase for Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO plan and a 2% increase for the Blue Cross Blue Shield Medex for FY 21 as recommended by the Human Resource Director and our Health Insurance Broker Cook and Company, seconded by Selectmen Porter. Roll Call was taken, vote 3-0-2 Selectmen J.Connolly Affirmative Selectmen M.Porter Affirmative Selectmen M.Loughran Affirmative Selectmen C.Connolly Abstain Selectmen T.Theodore Abstain.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the personal action form for Stephen Ward as the Interim Board of Health Director at a rate of pay of $75.00 per hour
To approve the personal action form for Stephen Ward as the Interim Board of Health Director at a rate of pay of $75.00 per hour
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Selectmen Theodore to approve the personal action form for Stephen Ward as the Interim Board of Health Director at a rate of pay of $75.00 per hour, seconded by Selectmen Porter. Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Selectmen Loughran Affirmative Selectmen J. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen C. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen Theodore Affirmative Selectmen M. Porter Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Appoint Benjamin Seaman, Brian Drakos, Ronan O'Mahoney, Owen Lehane as Parks and Recreation Seasonal Employees
To appoint Benjamin Seaman, Brian Drakos, Ronan O'Mahoney, Owen Lehane as Parks and Recreation Seasonal Employees
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Selectmen Theodore, to appoint Benjamin Seaman, Brian Drakos, Ronan O'Mahoney, Owen Lehane as Parks and Recreation Seasonal Employees, seconded by Selectmen Porter. Jody Middleton, Human Resource Director, noted that as soon as the Governor allows, the Recreation Department wants to be proactive to get the fields ready. Roll Cali was taken, vote 5-0 Selectmen M. Loughran Affirmative Selectmen J. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen C. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen Theodore Affirmative Selectmen M. Porter Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve, contingent upon the Governor's orders, a ,Common Victualler's license for Corporate Chef's at 250 Royall Street, located at 250 Royall Street
The Board approve, contingent upon the Governor's orders, a ,Common Victualler's license for Corporate Chef's at 250 Royall Street, located at 250 Royall Street
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Selectmen Theodore, that the Board approve, contingent upon the Governor's orders, a ,Common Victualler's license for Corporate Chef's at 250 Royall Street, located at 250 Royall Street, seconded by Selectmen Porter. Mr. Aspinwall noted that this is non-essential and it is to sell take-out. Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Selectmen M. Loughran Affirmative Selectmen J. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen C. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen Theodore Affirmative Selectmen M. Porter Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Postpone Annual Town Meeting to June 22, 2020 and June 24, 2020
To postpone Annual Town Meeting to June 22, 2020 and June 24, 2020
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Selectmen Loughran to postpone Annual Town Meeting to June 22, 2020 and June 24, 2020, seconded by Selectmen Porter. Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Selectmen M. Loughran Affirmative Selectmen J. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen C. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen Theodore Affirmative Selectmen M. Porter Affirmative.” (Motion: Loughran, second: Porter)
Approve the Town Planner's applications to the following grant programs: Housing Choice Designation; Green Communities Competitive Grant; Land/Water Conservation Fund Grant
The Board approve the Town Planner's applications to the following grant programs: Housing Choice Designation; Green Communities Competitive Grant; Land/Water Conservation Fund Grant
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Selectmen Theodore, that the Board approve the Town Planner's applications to the following grant programs: Housing Choice Designation; Green Communities Competitive Grant; Land/Water Conservation Fund Grant, seconded by Selectmen Porter. Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Selectmen M. Loughran Affirmative Selectmen J. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen C. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen Theodore Affirmative Selectmen M. Porter Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Town Offices be closed to the public until May 4, 2020 and that through the Town Administrator employees arrange to continue public services, remotely or at the office with social distancing, with...
Town Offices be closed to the public until May 4, 2020 and that through the Town Administrator employees arrange to continue public services, remotely or at the office with social distancing, with pay, until then
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Selectmen Theodore that Town Offices be closed to the public until May 4, 2020 and that through the Town Administrator employees arrange to continue public services, remotely or at the office with social distancing, with pay, until then, seconded by Selectmen Porter. Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Selectmen M. Loughran Affirmative Selectmen J. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen C. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen Theodore Affirmative Selectmen M. Porter Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter 45 of the Acts of 2020 and because of the state of emergency declared by the Governor pursuant to executive order 591, Declaration of a State of Emergency to...
Pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter 45 of the Acts of 2020 and because of the state of emergency declared by the Governor pursuant to executive order 591, Declaration of a State of Emergency to Respond to Covid-19, the Town Election scheduled for April 7th, 2020 is hereby postponed. The election will be rescheduled to June 16, 2020
Christopher J. Connolly stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote. Thomas W. Theodore stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Selectmen J. Connolly that Pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter 45 of the Acts of 2020 and because of the state of emergency declared by the Governor pursuant to executive order 591, Declaration of a State of Emergency to Respond to Covid-19, the Town Election scheduled for April 7th, 2020 is hereby postponed. The election will be rescheduled to June 16, 2020, seconded by Selectmen Porter. Resident Lisa Lopez asked for the specific plan for voting and how the voters will be educated with this change, she continued to ask about mail in ballots, mail in and early voting. Selectmen J. Connolly noted that the Board will support the Town Clerk, to which this falls under, they will do a reverse 911, update the website. Tracy Kenney, Town Clerk, noted that the ballots are printed with the April 7, 2020 date and that early voting will be offered. It must be requested by mail and allow can be submitted until election day of June 16, 2020. The early voting any voter may request by mail, submit, ballots returned in mail or in person. Roll Call was taken, vote 3-0-2 Selectmen M. Loughran Affirmative Selectmen J. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen C. Connolly Abstain Selectmen Theodore Abstain Selectmen M. Porter Affirmative.” (Motion: John J. Connolly, second: Porter)
Postpone indefinitely Annual Town Meeting Article 53-43D Redevelopment Site
To postpone indefinitely Annual Town Meeting Article 53-43D Redevelopment Site
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Selectmen Theodore to postpone indefinitely Annual Town Meeting Article 53-43D Redevelopment Site, seconded by Selectmen Porter. Roil Call was taken, vote 5-0 Selectmen M. Loughran Affirmative Selectmen J. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen C. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen Theodore Affirmative Selectmen M. Porter Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Adjourn the meeting at 7:35 PM
To adjourn the meeting at 7:35 PM
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 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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