MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
April 14, 2020
11 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
Approve the 2020 Special Town Meeting timeline
To approve the 2020 Special Town Meeting timeline
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Selectmen Theodore to approve the 2020 Special Town Meeting timeline, seconded by Selectmen Porter. Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Selectmen Loughran Affirmative Selectmen J. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen C. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen M. Porter Affirmative Selectmen T. Theodore Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Open the warrant for 2020 Special Town Meeting effective Wednesday April 15, 2020 and to close at 12:00 noon on Monday April 27, 2020
To open the warrant for 2020 Special Town Meeting effective Wednesday April 15, 2020 and to close at 12:00 noon on Monday April 27, 2020
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Selectmen Theodore to open the warrant for 2020 Special Town Meeting effective Wednesday April 15, 2020 and to close at 12:00 noon on Monday April 27, 2020, seconded by Selectmen Porter. Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Selectmen Loughran Affirmative Selectmen J. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen C. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen M. Porter Affirmative Selectmen T. Theodore Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the recommendation of the Finance Director to delay the due dates for municipal bills and applications for exemption
The Board approve the recommendation of the Finance Director to delay the due dates for municipal bills and applications for exemption
From the minutes
“10, 2020, not interest accruals, new committee bills. It is not retroactive. Motion was made by Selectmen Theodore that the Board approve the recommendation of the Finance Director to delay the due dates for municipal bills and applications for exemption, seconded by Selectmen Porter. Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Selectmen Loughran Affirmative Selectmen J. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen C. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen M. Porter Affirmative Selectmen T. Theodore Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the Paul Revere Heritage Site Maintenance Contract in the amount of $15,144.68 to Shady Tree Landscaping of Medfield, MA
The Board approve the Paul Revere Heritage Site Maintenance Contract in the amount of $15,144.68 to Shady Tree Landscaping of Medfield, MA
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Selectmen Theodore that the Board approve the Paul Revere Heritage Site Maintenance Contract in the amount of $15,144.68 to Shady Tree Landscaping of Medfield, MA, seconded by Selectmen Porter Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Selectmen Loughran Affirmative Selectmen J. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen C. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen M. Porter Affirmative Selectmen T. Theodore Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Postpone the May 2, 2020 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day and ask the DPW to work with the contractor to develop a list of future dates for Board of Selectmen approval
To postpone the May 2, 2020 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day and ask the DPW to work with the contractor to develop a list of future dates for Board of Selectmen approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Selectmen Theodore to postpone the May 2, 2020 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day and ask the DPW to work with the contractor to develop a list of future dates for Board of Selectmen approval, seconded by Selectmen Porter. Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Selectmen Loughran Affirmative Selectmen J. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen C. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen M. Porter Affirmative Selectmen T. Theodore Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Accept and authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGM Ch. 44 Section 53A the donation of $18,750.00 from Outfront Media to the Town of Canton
The Board accept and authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGM Ch. 44 Section 53A the donation of $18,750.00 from Outfront Media to the Town of Canton
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Selectmen Theodore that the Board accept and authorize the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGM Ch. 44 Section 53A the donation of $18,750.00 from Outfront Media to the Town of Canton, seconded by Selectmen Porter. Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Selectmen Loughran Affirmative Selectmen J. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen C. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen M. Porter Affirmative Selectmen T. Theodore Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Holdover committee appointees until May 26, 2020 with the exception of the current members of the Zoning Board of Appeals who shall be reappointed effective May 1, 2020 namely Greg Pando, John...
The Board holdover committee appointees until May 26, 2020 with the exception of the current members of the Zoning Board of Appeals who shall be reappointed effective May 1, 2020 namely Greg Pando, John McCourt, Charles Armando as regular members, Michael Khoury, Paul Carroll as alternate members
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Selectmen Theodore, that the Board holdover committee appointees until May 26, 2020 with the exception of the current members of the Zoning Board of Appeals who shall be reappointed effective May 1, 2020 namely Greg Pando, John McCourt, Charles Armando as regular members, Michael Khoury, Paul Carroll as alternate members, seconded by Selectmen Porter. Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Selectmen Loughran Affirmative Selectmen J. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen C. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen M. Porter Affirmative Selectmen T. Theodore Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Temporarily suspend Bulk Waste and White Goods pickup until the Governors stay at home emergency order is rescinded (currently in effect to May 4th) provided that already scheduled pickups are made
To temporarily suspend Bulk Waste and White Goods pickup until the Governors stay at home emergency order is rescinded (currently in effect to May 4th) provided that already scheduled pickups are made
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Selectmen Theodore to temporarily suspend Bulk Waste and White Goods pickup until the Governors stay at home emergency order is rescinded (currently in effect to May 4th) provided that already scheduled pickups are made, seconded by Selectmen Porter. Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Selectmen Loughran Affirmative Selectmen J. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen C. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen M. Porter Affirmative Selectmen T. Theodore Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds
The Board approve the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Selectmen Theodore that the Board approve the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds, seconded by Selectmen Porter. Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Selectmen Loughran Affirmative Selectmen J. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen C. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen M. Porter Affirmative Selectmen T. Theodore Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $4575.00 Lot
The Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $4575.00 Lot
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Selectmen Theodore that the Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $4575.00 Lot, seconded by Selectmen Porter. Roll Cali was taken, vote 5-0 Selectmen Loughran Affirmative Selectmen J. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen C. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen M. Porter Affirmative Selectmen T. Theodore Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)
Adjourn at 7:02 PM
To adjourn at 7:02 PM
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn at 7:02 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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