MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
June 23, 2020
28 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance line in these minutes lists the board from before the June 2020 election (with Thomas W. Theodore and without Lisa R. Lopez). Lisa R. Lopez made motions and voted in the roll calls, so MassVoter shows the new board as present.
Present: John J. Connolly, Michael C. Loughran, Mark J. Porter, Christopher J. Connolly, Lisa R. Lopez
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the nomination of Mr. John J. Connolly for the Chair of the Select Board
To open the nomination of Mr. John J. Connolly for the Chair of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Chris Connolly to open the nomination of Mr. John J. Connolly for the Chair of the Select Board, seconded by Mr. Mark Porter Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Mr. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Porter)
Close the nomination of John J. Connolly for the Chair of the Select Board
To close the nomination of John J. Connolly for the Chair of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Chris Connolly to close the nomination of John J. Connolly for the Chair of the Select Board. seconded by Mr. Mark Porter Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Mr. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Porter)
Confirm John J
To confirm John J
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Chris Connolly to confirm John J seconded by Mr. Mark Porter Roll Cail was taken, vote 5-0 Mr. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Porter)
Open the nomination of Michael C. Loughran for the Vice Chair of the Select Board
To open the nomination of Michael C. Loughran for the Vice Chair of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Chris Connolly, to open the nomination of Michael C. Loughran for the Vice Chair of the Select Board, seconded by Mr. Mark Porter Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Mr. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Porter)
Close the nomination of Michael C Chair of the Select Board
To close the nomination of Michael C Chair of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Chris Connolly to close the nomination of Michael C Chair of the Select Board, seconded by Mr. Mark Porter Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Mr. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Porter)
Confirm Michael C Board
To confirm Michael C Board
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Chris Connolly to confirm Michael C Board seconded by Mr. Mark Porter Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Mr. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Porter)
Open the nomination of Mark J. Porter as Clerk of the Select Board
To open the nomination of Mark J. Porter as Clerk of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Ms. Lisa Lopez to open the nomination of Mark J. Porter as Clerk of the Select Board, seconded by Mr. Chris Connolly Roll Cali was taken, vote 5-0 Mr. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative.” (Motion: Lopez, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Close the nomination of Mark J. Porter for the Clerk of the Select Board
To close the nomination of Mark J. Porter for the Clerk of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Ms. Lisa Lopez to close the nomination of Mark J. Porter for the Clerk of the Select Board, seconded by Mr. Chris Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Mr. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative.” (Motion: Lopez, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Confirm Mark J. Porter as Clerk of the Select Board
To confirm Mark J. Porter as Clerk of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Ms. Lisa Lopez to confirm Mark J. Porter as Clerk of the Select Board seconded by Mr. Chris Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Mr. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative.” (Motion: Lopez, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Open the hearing
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter to open the hearing, seconded by Mr. Loughran. Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Mr. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Loughran)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Loughran. Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Mr. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Loughran)
Approve the applications for a license to store more than three vehicles at 102-104 Revere Street made by 104 Revere Street LLC, 520 Providence Highway Suite 9, Norwood, MA 02062
The Board approve the applications for a license to store more than three vehicles at 102-104 Revere Street made by 104 Revere Street LLC, 520 Providence Highway Suite 9, Norwood, MA 02062
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board approve the applications for a license to store more than three vehicles at 102-104 Revere Street made by 104 Revere Street LLC, 520 Providence Highway Suite 9, Norwood, MA 02062, seconded by Mr. Loughran. Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Mr. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Loughran)
Approve the Amendment to the Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants between Canton Holdings LLC, Canton Copperworks LLC, the Department of Housing and Community development,...
The Board approve the Amendment to the Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants between Canton Holdings LLC, Canton Copperworks LLC, the Department of Housing and Community development, and the Town of Canton, related to the design of Building 2 and the location of two (2) Moderate Income Units, including a new Exhibit B, and authorize the Chair to execute the Amendment
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the Amendment to the Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants between Canton Holdings LLC, Canton Copperworks LLC, the Department of Housing and Community development, and the Town of Canton, related to the design of Building 2 and the location of two (2) Moderate Income Units, including a new Exhibit B, and authorize the Chair to execute the Amendment, seconded by Mr. Loughran. Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Mr. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Loughran)
Appoint Peter J. Epstein, Attorney at Law, 875 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA as Cable Counsel for the Verizon renewal process at a rate of $235/hour
The Board appoint Peter J. Epstein, Attorney at Law, 875 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA as Cable Counsel for the Verizon renewal process at a rate of $235/hour
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board appoint Peter J. Epstein, Attorney at Law, 875 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA as Cable Counsel for the Verizon renewal process at a rate of $235/hour, seconded by Mr. Loughran. Roll Caii was taken, vote 5-0 Mr. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Loughran)
Approve the 2.5% Cost of Living Adjustment for all Full and Part Time Personnel Board employees
The Board approve the 2.5% Cost of Living Adjustment for all Full and Part Time Personnel Board employees
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the 2.5% Cost of Living Adjustment for all Full and Part Time Personnel Board employees, seconded by Mr. Loughran. Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Mr. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Loughran)
Approve the job description for Council on Aging Clerk- Receptionist position
The Board approve the job description for Council on Aging Clerk- Receptionist position
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the job description for Council on Aging Clerk- Receptionist position, seconded by Mr. Loughran. Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Mr. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Loughran)
Appoint the following Election Workers, retroactively to June 16, 2020, Kris Anes, Jennifer Trethewey, Diane Bowlanger, Ann Foley-Collins, Krista Huff, Julia Hunter, Dennis Mitchell, Barbara...
The Board appoint the following Election Workers, retroactively to June 16, 2020, Kris Anes, Jennifer Trethewey, Diane Bowlanger, Ann Foley-Collins, Krista Huff, Julia Hunter, Dennis Mitchell, Barbara Pinchers, Julie Jenkins, Jess Yarosh, Alice Dean, Marci Rosenthal, Julie Davis, Ashley Hanneken, Brian Deichman, Karen Lempert, Andrew French
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board appoint the following Election Workers, retroactively to June 16, 2020, Kris Anes, Jennifer Trethewey, Diane Bowlanger, Ann Foley-Collins, Krista Huff, Julia Hunter, Dennis Mitchell, Barbara Pinchers, Julie Jenkins, Jess Yarosh, Alice Dean, Marci Rosenthal, Julie Davis, Ashley Hanneken, Brian Deichman, Karen Lempert, Andrew French, seconded by Mr. Loughran. Roll Cail was taken, vote 5-0 Mr. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Loughran)
Appoint Diann C. Silvia to the Canton Cultural Committee
The Board appoint Diann C. Silvia to the Canton Cultural Committee
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board appoint Diann C. Silvia to the Canton Cultural Committee, seconded by Mr. Loughran Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Mr. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Loughran)
Do adopt a certificate of appreciation for Dale Rushworth, thank her for her service to the Town and wish her well in her retirement and future endeavors
The Board do adopt a certificate of appreciation for Dale Rushworth, thank her for her service to the Town and wish her well in her retirement and future endeavors
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board do adopt a certificate of appreciation for Dale Rushworth, thank her for her service to the Town and wish her well in her retirement and future endeavors, seconded by Mr. Loughran. Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Mr. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Loughran)
Authorize the Town Administrator and Mr. Loughran to work with the restaurants about the no charge lease of two parking spaces through the Labor Day Holiday contingent on continued approval of...
To authorize the Town Administrator and Mr. Loughran to work with the restaurants about the no charge lease of two parking spaces through the Labor Day Holiday contingent on continued approval of Building Commissioner, Police and Fire Departments, and the right to revoke if public safety becomes an issue
Yes: Christopher J. Connolly, Lopez, Loughran, PorterNo: John J. Connolly
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, to authorize the Town Administrator and Mr. Loughran to work with the restaurants about the no charge lease of two parking spaces through the Labor Day Holiday contingent on continued approval of Building Commissioner, Police and Fire Departments, and the right to revoke if public safety becomes an issue, seconded by Mr. Loughran Roll Call was taken, vote 4-1, Mr. J. Connolly opposed. Mr. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Opposed Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Loughran)
Designate Mr
To designate Mr
The roll call lists a member twice. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to designate Mr. Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0-1, Mr Mr. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Abstain Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Chris Connolly to sign the warrants, seconded by Ms. Lopez J. Connolly abstain.”
Approve the Grant of License for a Transformer Pad for the Bolivar Pool Project to Eversource Inc
The Board approve the Grant of License for a Transformer Pad for the Bolivar Pool Project to Eversource Inc
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board approve the Grant of License for a Transformer Pad for the Bolivar Pool Project to Eversource Inc., seconded by Mr. Loughran Roll Caii was taken, vote 5-0 Mr. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Loughran)
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract between the Town and the Commonwealth for $2,000,000 for the Metropolis Rink Project
The Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract between the Town and the Commonwealth for $2,000,000 for the Metropolis Rink Project
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but the roll call reads: Michael C. Loughran yes, John J. Connolly abstained, Christopher J. Connolly yes, Mark J. Porter yes, Lisa R. Lopez yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract between the Town and the Commonwealth for $2,000,000 for the Metropolis Rink Project., seconded by Mr. Loughran. Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0-1, Mr. J. Connolly abstained Mr. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Abstain Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Loughran)
Enter into executive session for the purpose of collective bargaining regarding personal time use by Police, Fire, AFSCME, AEA and Personal Services Contracted employees, and the Vice-Chair so...
The Board enter into executive session for the purpose of collective bargaining regarding personal time use by Police, Fire, AFSCME, AEA and Personal Services Contracted employees, and the Vice-Chair so declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating and litigating position of the public body. The Clerk continued to state that when the Board emerges from Executive Session it will take up one last issue related to personal time use by Personnel Board employees and then it will adjourn
The roll call does not give a vote for John J. Connolly, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board enter into executive session for the purpose of collective bargaining regarding personal time use by Police, Fire, AFSCME, AEA and Personal Services Contracted employees, and the Vice-Chair so declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating and litigating position of the public body. The Clerk continued to state that when the Board emerges from Executive Session it will take up one last issue related to personal time use by Personnel Board employees and then it will adjourn., seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0 Mr. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Go into Executive Session at 6:12 PM
To go into Executive Session at 6:12 PM
The roll call does not give a vote for John J. Connolly, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter to go into Executive Session at 6:12 PM, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0 Mr. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Go back to open session at 6:25 PM
To go back to open session at 6:25 PM
The roll call does not give a vote for John J. Connolly and Michael C. Loughran, who were at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Connolly, to go back to open session at 6:25 PM, seconded by Ms. Lopez. Roll Call was taken, vote 3-0 Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Lopez)
Approve the swap of unused Personal Time for used vacation time for Personnel Board Employees in recognition of the Covid Pandemic
The Board approve the swap of unused Personal Time for used vacation time for Personnel Board Employees in recognition of the Covid Pandemic
Yes: Christopher J. Connolly, Lopez, Loughran, PorterAbstained: John J. Connolly
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board approve the swap of unused Personal Time for used vacation time for Personnel Board Employees in recognition of the Covid Pandemic, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0-1 Mr. J. Connolly abstain Mr. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Abstain.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Close the meeting at 6:32 PM
To close the meeting at 6:32 PM
Yes: Christopher J. Connolly, Lopez, Loughran, PorterAbstained: John J. Connolly
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, to close the meeting at 6:32 PM, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly, Roll Call was taken, Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0-1 Mr. J. Connolly abstain Mr. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Abstain.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
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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