MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
July 7, 2020
23 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Michael C. Loughran, Mark J. Porter, Christopher J. Connolly, Lisa R. Lopez
Absent: John J. Connolly
During the meeting:
- Vice-Chair Loughran noted that Chair John Connolly was not in attendance.
Every vote, in order
Open the hearing
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter to open the hearing, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter to close the hearing, seconded by Mr, C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the application for a Class II Auto Dealer's License for XL Automotive dba American XL Automotive 239 Turnpike St, Canton, MA
The Board approve the application for a Class II Auto Dealer's License for XL Automotive dba American XL Automotive 239 Turnpike St, Canton, MA
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the application for a Class II Auto Dealer's License for XL Automotive dba American XL Automotive 239 Turnpike St, Canton, MA, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Continue to support the Waterfall Hills/Bolivar Pool entrance project
The Board continue to support the Waterfall Hills/Bolivar Pool entrance project
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board continue to support the Waterfall Hills/Bolivar Pool entrance project, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the settlement of code related insurance claims on the Metropolis Rink Project in the amount of $564,795.78
The Board approve the settlement of code related insurance claims on the Metropolis Rink Project in the amount of $564,795.78
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board approve the settlement of code related insurance claims on the Metropolis Rink Project in the amount of $564,795.78, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Utility Easements for 100 Dedham Street and 199 Bolivar Street
The Board approve the Utility Easements for 100 Dedham Street and 199 Bolivar Street
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the Utility Easements for 100 Dedham Street and 199 Bolivar Street, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Lisa Lopez to the Community Preservation Committee as the Select Board Representative, Seconded by Mr. C. Connolly
To appoint Lisa Lopez to the Community Preservation Committee as the Select Board Representative, Seconded by Mr. C. Connolly
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter to appoint Lisa Lopez to the Community Preservation Committee as the Select Board Representative, Seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative M r. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Lisa Lopez to CAASA Committee as the Select Board Representative, Seconded by Mr. C. Connolly
To appoint Lisa Lopez to CAASA Committee as the Select Board Representative, Seconded by Mr. C. Connolly
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter to appoint Lisa Lopez to CAASA Committee as the Select Board Representative, Seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll Cail was taken, vote 4-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative M r. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Michael Loughran to the Reservoir Pond Advisory Committee as the Select Board Representative, Seconded by Mr. C. Connolly
To appoint Michael Loughran to the Reservoir Pond Advisory Committee as the Select Board Representative, Seconded by Mr. C. Connolly
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter to appoint Michael Loughran to the Reservoir Pond Advisory Committee as the Select Board Representative, Seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the PAF for lames Goodrich for Board of Health Part time Public Health Nurse/Sanitarian
The Board approve the PAF for lames Goodrich for Board of Health Part time Public Health Nurse/Sanitarian
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the PAF for lames Goodrich for Board of Health Part time Public Health Nurse/Sanitarian, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative M r. C. Connolly Affirmative M r. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Glen Allen and Matthew Lahey_as Firefighters
The Board appoint Glen Allen and Matthew Lahey_as Firefighters
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board appoint Glen Allen and Matthew Lahey_as Firefighters, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative M r. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative M r. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Leah Foley for Parks and Recreation Summer Camp Head Counselor
The Board approve the Personnel Action Form for Leah Foley for Parks and Recreation Summer Camp Head Counselor
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the Personnel Action Form for Leah Foley for Parks and Recreation Summer Camp Head Counselor, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative M r. M. Porter Affirmative M r. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve Elizabeth Bickett, Kiara Cerruti, William Donovan, Minh Duong, Lily Hazam, Annie Hoban, Matthew Quan, Suraj Ramanathan, Jalen Townsend as Seasonal employees for Parks and Recreation
The Board approve Elizabeth Bickett, Kiara Cerruti, William Donovan, Minh Duong, Lily Hazam, Annie Hoban, Matthew Quan, Suraj Ramanathan, Jalen Townsend as Seasonal employees for Parks and Recreation
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve Elizabeth Bickett, Kiara Cerruti, William Donovan, Minh Duong, Lily Hazam, Annie Hoban, Matthew Quan, Suraj Ramanathan, Jalen Townsend as Seasonal employees for Parks and Recreation ,seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative M r. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative M r. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Donna Kendall as an Election Workers, retroactively to June 16, 2020
The Board appoint Donna Kendall as an Election Workers, retroactively to June 16, 2020
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board appoint Donna Kendall as an Election Workers, retroactively to June 16, 2020, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donations to the Council on Aging
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 following donations to the Council on Aging
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, 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 following donations to the Council on Aging: Maureen Acerra $40.00 M r. and Mrs. Jack L. Larson $100.00 Kathleen M. White Revocable Trust $500.00 Lucy A. Ronayne $50.00 Fountain of Grace $250.00 Sharon Bamberg $50.00 Kalliope Rempelakis $100.00 Patricia E. Sullivan $10,000.00 M. Gaich $200.00 Gunta Hirsch trustee $100.00 Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Short $50.00 Roma R. Cronin $50.00 Seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Accept the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds
To accept the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds
From the minutes
“Motion was made to accept the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Water and Sewer Commitment Residential $5,199,039.90
To approve the Water and Sewer Commitment Residential $5,199,039.90
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Water and Sewer Commitment Residential $5,199,039.90, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative M r. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Water and Sewer Commitment Final Bills $5397.44
To approve the Water and Sewer Commitment Final Bills $5397.44
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Water and Sewer Commitment Final Bills $5397.44, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve: Minutes from the Select Board Meetings held on May 26, 2020, June 3, 2020
To approve: Minutes from the Select Board Meetings held on May 26, 2020, June 3, 2020
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but the roll call reads: Lisa R. Lopez abstained, Christopher J. Connolly yes, Mark J. Porter yes, Michael C. Loughran yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, to approve: Minutes from the Select Board Meetings held on May 26, 2020, June 3, 2020, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 3-0-1, Ms. Lopez abstain. Ms. L. Lopez Abstain Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative M r. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Authorize the School Department to spend up to $1,388,667 from Canton Cares Act allocation for reopening plan funding needs
The Select Board authorize the School Department to spend up to $1,388,667 from Canton Cares Act allocation for reopening plan funding needs
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Select Board authorize the School Department to spend up to $1,388,667 from Canton Cares Act allocation for reopening plan funding needs, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Accept the York Street easement
To accept the York Street easement
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter to accept the York Street easement seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative M r. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Motion has been made to appoint Phil Pennachio as Special Heavy Equipment Operator
Motion has been made to appoint Phil Pennachio as Special Heavy Equipment Operator
From the minutes
“Motion has been made to appoint Phil Pennachio as Special Heavy Equipment Operator, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Adjourn at: 6:41 PM
To adjourn at: 6:41 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter to adjourn at: 6:41 PM, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (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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