MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
July 21, 2020
20 recorded votes, 0 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 Mike Loughran noted that Chair John Connolly was not in attendance, and the Board looks
Every vote, in order
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. 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. 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 Petition from NStar Electric d/b/a Eversource for permission to erect or construct poles and such other equipment at Lexington Street and Paul Street as shown on a plan entitled...
The Board approve the Petition from NStar Electric d/b/a Eversource for permission to erect or construct poles and such other equipment at Lexington Street and Paul Street as shown on a plan entitled "Proposed New Pole Location" on Lexington St. or, provided Eversource install the pole in the back of the sidewalk of the same location
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the Petition from NStar Electric d/b/a Eversource for permission to erect or construct poles and such other equipment at Lexington Street and Paul Street as shown on a plan entitled "Proposed New Pole Location" on Lexington St. or, provided Eversource install the pole in the back of the sidewalk of the same location, seconded by Mr. Connolly. Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0 Ms. 1. Lopez Affirmative M r. C. Connolly Affirmative M r. M. Porter Affirmative M r. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
The Board, at the request of the School Committee, approve a four hundred thousand ($400,000) dollar transfer from the Special Education Reserve Fund for offsetting FY20 expenses
The Board, at the request of the School Committee, approve a four hundred thousand ($400,000) dollar transfer from the Special Education Reserve Fund for offsetting FY20 expenses
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board, at the request of the School Committee, approve a four hundred thousand ($400,000) dollar transfer from the Special Education Reserve Fund for offsetting FY20 expenses, seconded by Mr. 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)
Authorize the submission of a Shared Streets grant to the Commonwealth for the Bailey, Dunbar, Messenger, Rockland and Mechanic Streets neighborhood and authorize the use of mitigation funds to...
The Board authorize the submission of a Shared Streets grant to the Commonwealth for the Bailey, Dunbar, Messenger, Rockland and Mechanic Streets neighborhood and authorize the use of mitigation funds to study the impacts and advisability of temporary cul de sacs in the neighborhood
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board authorize the submission of a Shared Streets grant to the Commonwealth for the Bailey, Dunbar, Messenger, Rockland and Mechanic Streets neighborhood and authorize the use of mitigation funds to study the impacts and advisability of temporary cul de sacs in the neighborhood, seconded by Mr. 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)
Award the contract for the Town's Emergency Housing Relief Program -Housing Consulting Services to MCO Housing Services LLC of Harvard MA in the amount of $4250 based on $425 per applicant approved
The Board award the contract for the Town's Emergency Housing Relief Program -Housing Consulting Services to MCO Housing Services LLC of Harvard MA in the amount of $4250 based on $425 per applicant approved
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board award the contract for the Town's Emergency Housing Relief Program -Housing Consulting Services to MCO Housing Services LLC of Harvard MA in the amount of $4250 based on $425 per applicant approved, seconded by Mr. 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 Jason Mello as the Town Engineer
The Board appoint Jason Mello as the Town Engineer
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board appoint Jason Mello as the Town Engineer, seconded by Mr. 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)
The Town Administrator, Town Planner, and Department of Public Works develop a public education plan for disseminating information about the new FIRM maps
The Town Administrator, Town Planner, and Department of Public Works develop a public education plan for disseminating information about the new FIRM maps
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Town Administrator, Town Planner, and Department of Public Works develop a public education plan for disseminating information about the new FIRM maps, seconded by Mr. 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 write off semi-annual Uncollectible from Coastal Billing with the exception of bill CT196001561 from Claim List dated 7/7/2020
The Board approve write off semi-annual Uncollectible from Coastal Billing with the exception of bill CT196001561 from Claim List dated 7/7/2020
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve write off semi-annual Uncollectible from Coastal Billing with the exception of bill CT196001561 from Claim List dated 7/7/2020, seconded by Mr. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative M r. C. Connolly Affirmative M r. M. Porter Affirmative M r. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Conservation Agent Contract
The Board approve the Conservation Agent Contract
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board approve the Conservation Agent Contract, seconded by M r. 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 Andrea Heneghan as Conservation Senior Clerk
The Board appoint Andrea Heneghan as Conservation Senior Clerk
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board appoint Andrea Heneghan as Conservation Senior Clerk, seconded by Mr. 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 Cody Pratt for Accounting Specialist Payroll
The Board appoint Cody Pratt for Accounting Specialist Payroll
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board appoint Cody Pratt for Accounting Specialist Payroll, seconded by Mr. 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 request for the use of mitigation funds in the amount of $7200.00 for an event parking study and parking build out for Paul Revere Heritage Site, Revere Street and Neponset Street
The Board approve the request for the use of mitigation funds in the amount of $7200.00 for an event parking study and parking build out for Paul Revere Heritage Site, Revere Street and Neponset Street
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the request for the use of mitigation funds in the amount of $7200.00 for an event parking study and parking build out for Paul Revere Heritage Site, Revere Street and Neponset Street, seconded by Mr. 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)
Do adopt a quarantine exemption for employees and board members, consistent with the exemption adopted by Governor Baker, for travel to NY, N1, CT, RI, NH, VT, & ME
The Board do adopt a quarantine exemption for employees and board members, consistent with the exemption adopted by Governor Baker, for travel to NY, N1, CT, RI, NH, VT, & ME
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board do adopt a quarantine exemption for employees and board members, consistent with the exemption adopted by Governor Baker, for travel to NY, N1, CT, RI, NH, VT, & ME, seconded by Mr 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)
Adopt a requirement that public meetings taking place in the Salah Meeting Room be also broadcast via Zoom, consistent with the reopening policy adopted by the Board on May 28, 2020
The Board adopt a requirement that public meetings taking place in the Salah Meeting Room be also broadcast via Zoom, consistent with the reopening policy adopted by the Board on May 28, 2020
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board adopt a requirement that public meetings taking place in the Salah Meeting Room be also broadcast via Zoom, consistent with the reopening policy adopted by the Board on May 28, 2020, seconded by Mr. 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)
Furlough part time non benefits Council on Aging employees, due to lack of work
The Board furlough part time non benefits Council on Aging employees, due to lack of work
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board furlough part time non benefits Council on Aging employees, due to lack of work, seconded by Mr. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative M r. C. Connolly Affirmative M r. M. Porter Affirmative M r. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Cemetery Commitment in the amount of $2150.00
The Board approve the Cemetery Commitment in the amount of $2150.00
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the Cemetery Commitment in the amount of $2150.00 seconded by Mr. 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 minutes from June 22, 2020 and June 23, 2020 Select Board Meetings
The Board approve the minutes from June 22, 2020 and June 23, 2020 Select Board Meetings
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board approve the minutes from June 22, 2020 and June 23, 2020 Select Board Meetings, seconded by Mr. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative M r. C. Connolly Affirmative M r. M. Porter Affirmative M r. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Go to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Opioid Litigation) if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating and...
To go to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Opioid Litigation) if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating and litigating position of the public body
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter to go to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Opioid Litigation) if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating and litigating position of the public body, seconded by Mr. 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)
Go into Executive Session at 7:01 PM
To go into Executive Session at 7:01 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter to go into Executive Session at 7:01 PM, seconded by Mr. Connolly. Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0 Ms. 1. 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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