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May 12, 2020
14 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 Petition from Verizon New England and NSTAR Electric plan dated 4-9-2020 to place one (1) jointly owned pole, P.4/21-A, on the northerly side of Bolivar Street at a point approximately...
The Board approve the Petition from Verizon New England and NSTAR Electric plan dated 4-9-2020 to place one (1) jointly owned pole, P.4/21-A, on the northerly side of Bolivar Street at a point approximately 30' westerly from existing pole #4/22 ,Selectmen Porter
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Petition from Verizon New England and NSTAR Electric plan dated 4-9-2020 to place one (1) jointly owned pole, P.4/21-A, on the northerly side of Bolivar Street at a point approximately 30' westerly from existing pole #4/22 ,Selectmen Porter seconded. 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.” (second: Porter)
Approve the License and easement subject to town meeting approval for Verizon and remove one (1) Pole, P.4/22-1X at the Bolivar Pool property Selectmen Porter
The Board approve the License and easement subject to town meeting approval for Verizon and remove one (1) Pole, P.4/22-1X at the Bolivar Pool property Selectmen Porter
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the License and easement subject to town meeting approval for Verizon and remove one (1) Pole, P.4/22-1X at the Bolivar Pool property Selectmen Porter seconded. 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.” (second: Porter)
The Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Canton, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certify that at a meeting of the board held May 12, 2020, of which meeting all members of the board were duly...
The Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Canton, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certify that at a meeting of the board held May 12, 2020, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody
From the minutes
“Motion was made, the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Canton, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certify that at a meeting of the board held May 12, 2020, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: that the sale of the $11,465,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2020 Bonds of the Town dated May 20, 2020 (the "Bonds"), to Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. at the price of $12,659,040.57 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on May 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Interest Interest Year Amount Rate Year Amount Rate 2021 $795,000 5.000%2032 $405,000 3.000% 2022 795,000 5.000 2033 405,000 ?.000 2023 795,000 5.000 ?034 405,000 2.000 2024 790,000 5.000 2035 410,000 2.125 2025 795,000 5.000 2036 410,000 2.250 2026 605,000 5.000 2037 410,000 2.375 2027 610,000 5.000 2038 415,000 2.375 2028 610,000 5.000 2039 415,000 2.500 2029 610,000 5.000 2040 420,000 2.500 2030 475,000 4.000 2045 490,000 2.625 2031 400,000 3.000 Selectmen Porter seconded. 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.”
Award the Bid to Lease Space on the Existing Telecommunications Monopole located at 2438 Washington Street to T-Mobile Northeast LLC in the amount of $1,159,509.59, Selectmen Porter
The Board award the Bid to Lease Space on the Existing Telecommunications Monopole located at 2438 Washington Street to T-Mobile Northeast LLC in the amount of $1,159,509.59, Selectmen Porter
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board award the Bid to Lease Space on the Existing Telecommunications Monopole located at 2438 Washington Street to T-Mobile Northeast LLC in the amount of $1,159,509.59, Selectmen Porter seconded. 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.” (second: Porter)
Approve the Crawford Field Handicap Walkway License Agreement Selectmen Porter
The Board approve the Crawford Field Handicap Walkway License Agreement Selectmen Porter
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Crawford Field Handicap Walkway License Agreement Selectmen Porter seconded. 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.” (second: Porter)
Accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $5000 from the Estate of Felix S. Verity to the Town of Canton to be used at...
The Board Vote to accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $5000 from the Estate of Felix S. Verity to the Town of Canton to be used at the Canton Corner Cemetery. Selectmen Porter
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Vote to accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $5000 from the Estate of Felix S. Verity to the Town of Canton to be used at the Canton Corner Cemetery. Selectmen Porter seconded. 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.” (second: Porter)
Accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGM Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $205 from the Ponkapoag Civic to the Canton Fire Department. Selectmen Porter
The Board Vote to accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGM Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $205 from the Ponkapoag Civic to the Canton Fire Department. Selectmen Porter
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Vote to accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGM Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $205 from the Ponkapoag Civic to the Canton Fire Department. Selectmen Porter seconded. 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.” (second: Porter)
Approve the Board of Selectmen meeting schedule from July 2020 through December 2020 Selectmen Porter
The Board approve the Board of Selectmen meeting schedule from July 2020 through December 2020 Selectmen Porter
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Board of Selectmen meeting schedule from July 2020 through December 2020 Selectmen Porter seconded. 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.” (second: Porter)
Schedule Hazardous Waste Day on August 22, 2020 Selectmen Porter
The Board schedule Hazardous Waste Day on August 22, 2020 Selectmen Porter
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board schedule Hazardous Waste Day on August 22, 2020 Selectmen Porter seconded. 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.” (second: Porter)
Approve the requests from SPS to continue the Dedham Street Overnight Closure through August 28, 2020. Selectmen Porter
The Board approve the requests from SPS to continue the Dedham Street Overnight Closure through August 28, 2020. Selectmen Porter
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the requests from SPS to continue the Dedham Street Overnight Closure through August 28, 2020. Selectmen Porter seconded. 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.” (second: Porter)
The endorse Articles 1,2,3,4,5 and 7, and to defer to Town Meeting Articles 6 and 8, Selectmen Porter
The endorse Articles 1,2,3,4,5 and 7, and to defer to Town Meeting Articles 6 and 8, Selectmen Porter
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the endorse Articles 1,2,3,4,5 and 7, and to defer to Town Meeting Articles 6 and 8, Selectmen Porter seconded. 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.” (second: Porter)
Approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $5350 Selectmen Porter
The Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $5350 Selectmen Porter
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $5350 Selectmen Porter seconded. 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.” (second: Porter)
Approve the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual care deeds. Selectmen Porter
Board approve the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual care deeds. Selectmen Porter
From the minutes
“Motion was made that Board approve the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual care deeds. Selectmen Porter seconded. 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.” (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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