MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
August 4, 2020
29 recorded votes, 2 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 stated that Chair John Connolly 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)
Continue the hearing until the August 18, 2020 meeting
To continue the hearing until the August 18, 2020 meeting
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter to continue the hearing until the August 18, 2020 meeting, 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)
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)
Effective with the October 2020 billing cycle, that all Town of Canton water rates, inclusive of Quarterly Base Charges, Water Volumetric Charges, Irrigation Base charges, and Irrigation...
Effective with the October 2020 billing cycle, that all Town of Canton water rates, inclusive of Quarterly Base Charges, Water Volumetric Charges, Irrigation Base charges, and Irrigation Volumetric charges, be increased by 7% and that all Town of Canton sewer rates, inclusive of Quarterly Base Charges and Sewer Volumetric charges, be increased by 4%
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that effective with the October 2020 billing cycle, that all Town of Canton water rates, inclusive of Quarterly Base Charges, Water Volumetric Charges, Irrigation Base charges, and Irrigation Volumetric charges, be increased by 7% and that all Town of Canton sewer rates, inclusive of Quarterly Base Charges and Sewer Volumetric charges, be increased by 4%, 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)
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 M r. C. Connolly Affirmative M r. M. Porter Affirmative M r. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the application for a Class II Auto Dealer's License for Cars for the People LLC located at 1033 Turnpike St, Canton, MA
The Board approve the application for a Class II Auto Dealer's License for Cars for the People LLC located at 1033 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 Cars for the People LLC located at 1033 Turnpike St, Canton, MA, 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)
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 the Transfer of Stock and Change of Manager on the Section 15 license held by Aastha Sheth Inc. dba Paula's Package Store, 561 Washington Street
The Board approve the application for the Transfer of Stock and Change of Manager on the Section 15 license held by Aastha Sheth Inc. dba Paula's Package Store, 561 Washington Street
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the application for the Transfer of Stock and Change of Manager on the Section 15 license held by Aastha Sheth Inc. dba Paula's Package Store, 561 Washington 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)
My Mr. Porter, to temporarily deny block party permits held on public streets in the Town of Canton
My Mr. Porter, to temporarily deny block party permits held on public streets in the Town of Canton
From the minutes
“Motion made my Mr. Porter, to temporarily deny block party permits held on public streets in the Town of Canton 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.” (second: Christopher J. Connolly)
The sale of the $2,600,000 Water Bond of the Town dated August 24, ?020, to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate...
The sale of the $2,600,000 Water Bond of the Town dated August 24, ?020, to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate Town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistance Agreement with the Authority with respect to the bond. The bond shall be payable without interest on August 15 of the years and in the principal amounts as follows
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the sale of the $2,600,000 Water Bond of the Town dated August 24, ?020, to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate Town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistance Agreement with the Authority with respect to the bond. The bond shall be payable without interest on August 15 of the years and in the principal amounts as follows:.” (Motion: Porter)
Each member of the Board of Selectmen, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or...
Each member of the Board of Selectmen, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing vote
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that each member of the Board of Selectmen, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing vote..” (Motion: Porter)
Approve that the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Canton, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held August 4, 2020, of which meeting all members of the board were...
The Board approve that the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Canton, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held August 4, 2020, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the preceding votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board approve that the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Canton, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held August 4, 2020, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the preceding votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: The Clerk moved to further certify that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public, that no vote was taken by secret ballot, that a notice stating the place, date, time and agenda for the meeting (which agenda included the adoption of the above votes) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building that the office of the Town Clerk is located or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to tl~e tune of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the sale of the bond were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, 5518-25 as amended, further suspended, supplemented or modified by the Executive Order of the Governor of The Cominonweaith of Massachusetts Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, Chapter 30A, X20 dated March 12, 2020." ; so moved, 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 Common Victualler's license for Church Street Brewing Co., Inc
The Board approve the Common Victualler's license for Church Street Brewing Co., Inc
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the Common Victualler's license for Church Street Brewing Co., Inc., 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: Town Engineer's contract subject to Labor Counsel review of language
The Board approve: Town Engineer's contract subject to Labor Counsel review of language
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve: Town Engineer's contract subject to Labor Counsel review of language, 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 Allyson Podgurski as Assistant Town Accountant
The Board appoint Allyson Podgurski as Assistant Town Accountant
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board appoint Allyson Podgurski as Assistant Town Accountant, 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 Nina Sambara as an election worker
To appoint Nina Sambara as an election worker
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Porter, to appoint Nina Sambara as an election worker, 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 Personal Action Forms for Parks and Recreation seasonal staff
To approve Personal Action Forms for Parks and Recreation seasonal staff
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, to approve Personal Action Forms for Parks and Recreation seasonal staff, 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 PAF for Judith M. Raleigh as Part Time Public Health Nurse
The Board Approve PAF for Judith M. Raleigh as Part Time Public Health Nurse
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board Approve PAF for Judith M. Raleigh as Part Time Public Health Nurse, 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 eligible Council on Aging staff due to lack of work
The Board furlough part-time non benefits eligible Council on Aging staff due to lack of work
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board furlough part-time non benefits eligible Council on Aging staff due to lack of work, 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)
Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the anonymous donation of $400.00 for the Land Conservation Fund
Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the anonymous donation of $400.00 for the Land Conservation Fund
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the anonymous donation of $400.00 for the Land Conservation Fund, 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)
Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $18750.00 from Outfront Media
To Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $18750.00 from Outfront Media
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, to Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $18750.00 from Outfront Media, 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)
The Town Clerk be allowed to erect a ballot box in the front of Memorial Hall contingent upon coordination with the Public Works Department Facilities Division
The Town Clerk be allowed to erect a ballot box in the front of Memorial Hall contingent upon coordination with the Public Works Department Facilities Division
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Town Clerk be allowed to erect a ballot box in the front of Memorial Hall contingent upon coordination with the Public Works Department Facilities Division, 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 Ch. 90 Reimbursement Requests for the reclamation and paving of York, Helen and Wayside, etc., in the amount of $154,032.20; for the 2019 project on Riverview Road, Fairway DR., and...
The Board Approve Ch. 90 Reimbursement Requests for the reclamation and paving of York, Helen and Wayside, etc., in the amount of $154,032.20; for the 2019 project on Riverview Road, Fairway DR., and Washington St. crack sealing in the amount of $227,268.95; and for the Cedarcrest Rd., Road and Sidewalk Paving and reconstruction project in the amounts of $830,380.00 and $54,660.97
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board Approve Ch. 90 Reimbursement Requests for the reclamation and paving of York, Helen and Wayside, etc., in the amount of $154,032.20; for the 2019 project on Riverview Road, Fairway DR., and Washington St. crack sealing in the amount of $227,268.95; and for the Cedarcrest Rd., Road and Sidewalk Paving and reconstruction project in the amounts of $830,380.00 and $54,660.97, 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 CAASA signs and ribbons in recognition of their event, signs to go at the Police Station, Fire Station, Town Hall, Pequitside Farm, Armando Building, Senior Center, and purple ribbons to...
To approve CAASA signs and ribbons in recognition of their event, signs to go at the Police Station, Fire Station, Town Hall, Pequitside Farm, Armando Building, Senior Center, and purple ribbons to be placed on lampposts in downtown on Washington Street, in recognition of this town event by a town board
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, to approve CAASA signs and ribbons in recognition of their event, signs to go at the Police Station, Fire Station, Town Hall, Pequitside Farm, Armando Building, Senior Center, and purple ribbons to be placed on lampposts in downtown on Washington Street, in recognition of this town event by a town board, 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 Kenneth Drinan, Retired Police Officer for details
To appoint Kenneth Drinan, Retired Police Officer for details
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter to appoint Kenneth Drinan, Retired Police Officer for details 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)
Adjourn at 7:30 PM
To adjourn at 7:30 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter to adjourn at 7:30 PM, 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)
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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