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Canton Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

May 26, 2020

16 recorded votes, 2 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:

  • Selectmen Porter recused himself from this discussion, as an owner of rental property in Canton. Laura

Every vote, in order

The Board, given the constraints imposed by proper protocols to stop the spread of the Covid-19 virus, adopt the Greenlodge Street Parking Sticker Distribution program as outlined by the Finance...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 5–0

The Board, given the constraints imposed by proper protocols to stop the spread of the Covid-19 virus, adopt the Greenlodge Street Parking Sticker Distribution program as outlined by the Finance Director, Selectmen Porter

The minutes give the count as 5-0, but the roll call reads: Michael C. Loughran yes, John J. Connolly yes, Christopher J. Connolly yes, Thomas W. Theodore yes. Showing the count only. Mark J. Porter stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Motion was made by Selectmen Theodore, that the Board, given the constraints imposed by proper protocols to stop the spread of the Covid-19 virus, adopt the Greenlodge Street Parking Sticker Distribution program as outlined by the Finance Director, 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.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Furlough the Crossing Guards positions effective at the close of business on May 29, 2020

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board furlough the Crossing Guards positions effective at the close of business on May 29, 2020

From the minutes

“Motion was made by Selectmen Theodore, that the Board furlough the Crossing Guards positions effective at the close of business on May 29, 2020, seconded by Selectmen Porter. Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the Chapter 90 requests Reclaiming Pecunit Street and Spring Lane from Chapman Street to Cedarcrest Road; perform crack sealing of various streets, and perform testing of various streets...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve the Chapter 90 requests Reclaiming Pecunit Street and Spring Lane from Chapman Street to Cedarcrest Road; perform crack sealing of various streets, and perform testing of various streets for future Cold In-Place Recycling qualifications (all as shown in the estimate) in the amount of $618,080.00

From the minutes

“Motion was made by Selectmen Theodore, that the Board approve the Chapter 90 requests Reclaiming Pecunit Street and Spring Lane from Chapman Street to Cedarcrest Road; perform crack sealing of various streets, and perform testing of various streets for future Cold In-Place Recycling qualifications (all as shown in the estimate) in the amount of $618,080.00, 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the Personal Action Form for the Board of Health Director

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve the Personal Action Form for the Board of Health Director

From the minutes

“Motion was made by Selectmen Theodore that the Board approve the Personal Action Form for the Board of Health Director. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Appoint Gregg Skelton as the Parks and Recreation Facility Maintenance Worker

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board appoint Gregg Skelton as the Parks and Recreation Facility Maintenance Worker

From the minutes

“Motion was made by Selectmen Theodore that the Board appoint Gregg Skelton as the Parks and Recreation Facility Maintenance Worker, 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Appoint Cameron Connor and Gerald Sullivan as Seasonal Employees for DPW

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board appoint Cameron Connor and Gerald Sullivan as Seasonal Employees for DPW

From the minutes

“Motion was made by Selectmen Theodore that the Board appoint Cameron Connor and Gerald Sullivan as Seasonal Employees for DPW 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Appoint Barbara Hennessey as an Election Worker

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board appoint Barbara Hennessey as an Election Worker

From the minutes

“Motion was made by Selectmen Theodore that the Board appoint Barbara Hennessey as an Election Worker, 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $25.00 from Betty Biggs to the Canton Fire Department

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $25.00 from Betty Biggs to the Canton Fire Department

From the minutes

“Motion was made by Selectmen Theodore that that the Board Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $25.00 from Betty Biggs to the Canton Fire Department, 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Re-appointment the following Members of Boards and Committees excepting the Gridley School Reuse Committee, as follows: Traffic Committee

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board Re-appointment the following Members of Boards and Committees excepting the Gridley School Reuse Committee, as follows: Traffic Committee

From the minutes

“Motion was made by Selectmen Theodore that the Board Re-appointment the following Members of Boards and Committees excepting the Gridley School Reuse Committee, as follows: Traffic Committee Mark Porter Chief Berkowitz Mike Trotta Laura Smead Kathy Gibbs McCormick Traffic Committee Alternates Chris Connolly —Non Voting Peter Pineo —Non Voting Matthew Isaacs —Non Voting Cable Advisory Committee Jim Sims Cable License Renewal Committee Charles J. Aspinwall Louis Jutras Jim Sims Barry Nectow Tanya Willow Canton Veteran's Council Robert DeYeso Walter Molis Robert Witt Jack O'Neil Frank Labolitta Dan Teague Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan Regen Milani Alan Rapoport Mike Trotta Charles Aspinwall Randy Scollins Joe Shea Patricia McDermott Chris Sykes Animal Inspector Stacy Nee Economic Development Commission Hamilton Rodrigues Manuel Montrond Gene Manning Emillio Mauro, Jr. Alan Rapoport Tera Kull Employees Charles J. Aspinwall —Town Administrator Kenneth Berkowitz —Police Chief Charles Doody —Fire Chief Darin Devine —Veteran's Agent Paul Derensis —Town Counsel Dan Brown —Town Counsel Health Insurance Advisory Committee Randy Scollins Charles Aspinwall Jody Middleton LT. Charles Rae Diane Tynan Jane Consalvi John Farrington III Liaison to the State Ethics Commisson Charles J. Aspinwall MBTA Advisory Board Representative P. Christopher Podgurski Mapping Commission Louis Jutras Mike Trotta Barbara Reardon Kelsey Quinlan Parking Clerk Tracy Kenney Superintendent of Fire Alarms Fire Chief Doody Pequitside Task Force Thomas Theodore Gerald Carmichael Stacy Gorman David Hiltz Fire Chief Doody Karen Erickson Mary Feldman Pequitside Task Force Non -Voting Members Regen Milani Elizabeth Francis Paul Revere Heritage Commission Bruce Beckham George Comeau Mike Nourse Thomas Scully Christopher Connolly Victor Del Vecchio Melissa Mayer John McCourt Nicola Gallagher Paul Revere Heritage Commission —Non Voting Member Louis Jutras PRHC —Open Space Committee Marilyn Curran Fredrick Fairfield Carl Lavin Alan Leary Lisa Lopez Thomas Scully Elizabeth Francis Permit Advisory Committee Charles Aspinwall Robert McCarthy Ed Walsh Greg Pando Regen Milani Kenneth Berkowitz Charles Doody Laura Smead Patricia McDermott Reservoir Pond Advisory Committee Kenneth Berkowitz Charles Doody Thomas Theodore William Walsh Gerald Carmichael Sandy Denehy Jacquelyn Hodgman David Cahill Scott Winter Pauline O'Leary Richard Eckler Sallie Lyon Sick Bank Committee Jody Middleton Ellen Jones.” (Motion: Theodore)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Award: SERSG FY21 DPW Supplies in the amount of $296,465.10, Selectmen Porter

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board Award: SERSG FY21 DPW Supplies in the amount of $296,465.10, Selectmen Porter

From the minutes

“Motion was made by Selectmen Theodore, that the Board Award: SERSG FY21 DPW Supplies in the amount of $296,465.10, 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.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Award: SERSG FY21 Paper Contract Award, in the amount of $4246.20 ,Selectmen Porter

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board Award: SERSG FY21 Paper Contract Award, in the amount of $4246.20 ,Selectmen Porter

From the minutes

“Motion was made by Selectmen Theodore that the Board Award: SERSG FY21 Paper Contract Award, in the amount of $4246.20 ,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.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Award: SERSG FY21 Water and Sewer Treatment Chemicals Award in the amount of $206,323,47, Selectmen Porter

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board Award: SERSG FY21 Water and Sewer Treatment Chemicals Award in the amount of $206,323,47, Selectmen Porter

From the minutes

“Motion was made by Selectmen Theodore that the Board Award: SERSG FY21 Water and Sewer Treatment Chemicals Award in the amount of $206,323,47, 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.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Change the Class of license for North End Motors, 390 Turnpike Street from a Class 1 to a class 2 license, Selectmen Porter

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board Change the Class of license for North End Motors, 390 Turnpike Street from a Class 1 to a class 2 license, Selectmen Porter

From the minutes

“Motion was made by Selectmen Theodore that the Board Change the Class of license for North End Motors, 390 Turnpike Street from a Class 1 to a class 2 license, 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.” (Motion: Theodore)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Adopt the reopening procedure plan as amended by the sub-committee

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adopt the reopening procedure plan as amended by the sub-committee

From the minutes

“Motion was made by Selectmen Theodore, to adopt the reopening procedure plan as amended by the sub-committee, 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve Minutes from the Board of Selectmen Meetings: February 18, 2020, March 2, 2020, March 17, 2020, March 31, 2020, April 14, 2020, Aprii 28, 2020, May 12, 2020, Selectmen Porter

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve Minutes from the Board of Selectmen Meetings: February 18, 2020, March 2, 2020, March 17, 2020, March 31, 2020, April 14, 2020, Aprii 28, 2020, May 12, 2020, Selectmen Porter

From the minutes

“Motion was made by Selectmen Theodore to approve Minutes from the Board of Selectmen Meetings: February 18, 2020, March 2, 2020, March 17, 2020, March 31, 2020, April 14, 2020, Aprii 28, 2020, May 12, 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.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Adjourn at 7:43 PM

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To adjourn at 7:43 PM

The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.

From the minutes

“Motion made to adjourn at 7:43 PM..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

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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