MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
September 29, 2020
23 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: John J. Connolly, Michael C. Loughran, Mark J. Porter, Christopher J. Connolly, Lisa R. Lopez
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- It was noted that Mr. Chris Connolly recused from this discussion because wife works for school.
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. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative M r. C. Connolly Affirmative M r. M. Porter Affirmative M r. M. Loughran Affirmative M r. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Close the Public hearing
To close the Public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter to close the Public hearing, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative M r. M. Loughran Affirmative M r. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve an application for a license to store more than three vehicles at 45 Isabella Circle, Canton, MA 02021 made by Dung N. Nguyen & Fennie ~y of 126 Celia Rd, Braintree, MA 02184
The Board approve an application for a license to store more than three vehicles at 45 Isabella Circle, Canton, MA 02021 made by Dung N. Nguyen & Fennie ~y of 126 Celia Rd, Braintree, MA 02184
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve an application for a license to store more than three vehicles at 45 Isabella Circle, Canton, MA 02021 made by Dung N. Nguyen & Fennie ~y of 126 Celia Rd, Braintree, MA 02184, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote S-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative M r. C. Connolly Affirmative M r. M. Porter Affirmative M r. M. Loughran Affirmative M r. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve paving of Revere St. with a cost estimate of $262,329 with funds in the amount of $158,600 coming from the University Station mitigation account, and further that the developers obligation...
The Board approve paving of Revere St. with a cost estimate of $262,329 with funds in the amount of $158,600 coming from the University Station mitigation account, and further that the developers obligation in Exhibit H of the Development Agreement of $768,000 be increased by $103,729 to $871,729 and that further, future building permit fees be waived in the amount of $103,729 and that the Board authorize the Chair to sign and amendment to the Develop agreement memorializing this approval
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but the roll call reads: Lisa R. Lopez yes, Mark J. Porter yes, Michael C. Loughran yes, John J. Connolly yes. Showing the count only. Christopher J. Connolly stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve paving of Revere St. with a cost estimate of $262,329 with funds in the amount of $158,600 coming from the University Station mitigation account, and further that the developers obligation in Exhibit H of the Development Agreement of $768,000 be increased by $103,729 to $871,729 and that further, future building permit fees be waived in the amount of $103,729 and that the Board authorize the Chair to sign and amendment to the Develop agreement memorializing this approval, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
The suggested reduction of section 12 pouring license fees by 25%, yielding a loss of revenue on the amount of $13,818.75 with review by Town Counsel
The suggested reduction of section 12 pouring license fees by 25%, yielding a loss of revenue on the amount of $13,818.75 with review by Town Counsel
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the suggested reduction of section 12 pouring license fees by 25%, yielding a loss of revenue on the amount of $13,818.75 with review by Town Counsel, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Authorize the extension of outdoor table service until November 30, 2020 or until the first snowfall which requires plowing whichever comes first, subject to police, fire, DPW inspections and...
The Board authorize the extension of outdoor table service until November 30, 2020 or until the first snowfall which requires plowing whichever comes first, subject to police, fire, DPW inspections and agreements
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board authorize the extension of outdoor table service until November 30, 2020 or until the first snowfall which requires plowing whichever comes first, subject to police, fire, DPW inspections and agreements, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Cail was taken, vote 5-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative M r. C. Connolly Affirmative M r. M. Porter Affirmative M r. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Downtown Scarecrow Contest sponsored by the Parks and Rec Department, pending discussions with Town Administrator
The Board approve the Downtown Scarecrow Contest sponsored by the Parks and Rec Department, pending discussions with Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Downtown Scarecrow Contest sponsored by the Parks and Rec Department, pending discussions with Town Administrator, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative M r. C. Connolly Affirmative M r. M. Porter Affirmative M r. M. Loughran Affirmative M r. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the use of mitigation funds, not to exceed, $17,000 from the Billboard account, for the installation of security cameras for the Pine Street Facility
The Board approve the use of mitigation funds, not to exceed, $17,000 from the Billboard account, for the installation of security cameras for the Pine Street Facility
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board approve the use of mitigation funds, not to exceed, $17,000 from the Billboard account, for the installation of security cameras for the Pine Street Facility, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Board of Health signs for the upcoming Flu Clinics, pending ZBA approval
Approve the Board of Health signs for the upcoming Flu Clinics, pending ZBA approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, approve the Board of Health signs for the upcoming Flu Clinics, pending ZBA approval, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative M r. C. Connolly Affirmative M r. M. Porter Affirmative M r. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Arafat Knight as the Veteran's Agent, subject to contract negotiations
The Board appoint Arafat Knight as the Veteran's Agent, subject to contract negotiations
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board appoint Arafat Knight as the Veteran's Agent, subject to contract negotiations, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote S-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative M r. C. Connolly Affirmative M r. M. Porter Affirmative M r. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr.1. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Laurene Demoy, Jeffrey Sullivan, Maria DeCoste, Jonathan Cohen as Election Workers
The Board appoint Laurene Demoy, Jeffrey Sullivan, Maria DeCoste, Jonathan Cohen as Election Workers
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board appoint Laurene Demoy, Jeffrey Sullivan, Maria DeCoste, Jonathan Cohen as Election Workers, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative M r. C. Connolly AfFirmative M r. M. Porter Affirmative M r. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr.1. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Expand the citizens volunteer from 9 to now 11 members to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee
The Board expand the citizens volunteer from 9 to now 11 members to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. M. Porter, that the Board expand the citizens volunteer from 9 to now 11 members to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Darren Bouwmeester, Cynthia Holcombe, Amy Peterson, Julie Beckham, Stephanie Simeon, Sheryl Wagner, Emily Bhatti, Naomi Akan, Alan Rapoport, Sasha Marton, Audrey Flemming to the Diversity,...
The Board appoint Darren Bouwmeester, Cynthia Holcombe, Amy Peterson, Julie Beckham, Stephanie Simeon, Sheryl Wagner, Emily Bhatti, Naomi Akan, Alan Rapoport, Sasha Marton, Audrey Flemming to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee fora 1 year term
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. M. Porter, that the Board appoint Darren Bouwmeester, Cynthia Holcombe, Amy Peterson, Julie Beckham, Stephanie Simeon, Sheryl Wagner, Emily Bhatti, Naomi Akan, Alan Rapoport, Sasha Marton, Audrey Flemming to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee fora 1 year term, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Robert Gorham to the Reservoir Pond Committee
The Board appoint Robert Gorham to the Reservoir Pond Committee
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. M. Porter that the Board appoint Robert Gorham to the Reservoir Pond Committee, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly 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 The Gilroy Family - $500.00 in memory of Norman Coulombe; The Victor Del...
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 The Gilroy Family - $500.00 in memory of Norman Coulombe; The Victor Del Vecchio and Alicia Lopez Family Fund $1000.00, to the Council on Aging
Yes: Christopher J. Connolly, John J. Connolly, Loughran, PorterAbstained: Lopez
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, 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 The Gilroy Family - $500.00 in memory of Norman Coulombe; The Victor Del Vecchio and Alicia Lopez Family Fund $1000.00, to the Council on Aging, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0-1 Ms. L. Lopez Abstain Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr.1. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint the following to the Revere &Son Heritage Trust Corporation as the original five members of the Board of Directors: Randy Scollins for a term of five years; Victor DelVecchio for a term of...
The Board appoint the following to the Revere &Son Heritage Trust Corporation as the original five members of the Board of Directors: Randy Scollins for a term of five years; Victor DelVecchio for a term of four years; Elizabeth Sugameli for a term of three years; Allan Hines for a term of two years; Joshua Cohen for a term of one year
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board appoint the following to the Revere &Son Heritage Trust Corporation as the original five members of the Board of Directors: Randy Scollins for a term of five years; Victor DelVecchio for a term of four years; Elizabeth Sugameli for a term of three years; Allan Hines for a term of two years; Joshua Cohen for a term of one year, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Matthew McDonald as the 6th member of the Board of Directors for Revere &Son Heritage Trust Corporation for a term of five years
To appoint Matthew McDonald as the 6th member of the Board of Directors for Revere &Son Heritage Trust Corporation for a term of five years
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter to appoint Matthew McDonald as the 6th member of the Board of Directors for Revere &Son Heritage Trust Corporation for a term of five years, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative M r. C. Connolly Affirmative M r. M. Porter Affirmative M r. M. Loughran Affirmative M r. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Water and Sewer Residential Commitments in the amount of $4,275,312
The Board approve the Water and Sewer Residential Commitments in the amount of $4,275,312
From the minutes
“M otion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board approve the Water and Sewer Residential Commitments in the amount of $4,275,312, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative M r. C. Connolly Affirmative M r. M. Porter Affirmative M r. M. Loughran Affirmative M r. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Water and Sewer Final Bill Commitments in the amount of $33,895.30
The Board approve the Water and Sewer Final Bill Commitments in the amount of $33,895.30
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the Water and Sewer Final Bill Commitments in the amount of $33,895.30, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
For a temporary special permit for the Board of Health to put up 10 signs on Public Ways for the Flu Shots for as long as necessary
For a temporary special permit for the Board of Health to put up 10 signs on Public Ways for the Flu Shots for as long as necessary
The minutes give the vote as 3-0, but 5 members were present (John J. Connolly, Michael C. Loughran, Mark J. Porter, Christopher J. Connolly and Lisa R. Lopez). Showing the count only. The minutes name John R. McCourt as the mover, but this member is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. McCourt for a temporary special permit for the Board of Health to put up 10 signs on Public Ways for the Flu Shots for as long as necessary, seconded Mr. Armando Roll call was taken vote 3-0 by ZBA.”
Go to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Considine vs. ZBA); with respect to potential litigation (Appellate Tax Board Regarding the former Reebok property ); to...
The Board go to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Considine vs. ZBA); with respect to potential litigation (Appellate Tax Board Regarding the former Reebok property ); to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate (Emergent BioSolutions TIF/STA) if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating and litigating position of the public body and the Chair declares
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board go to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Considine vs. ZBA); with respect to potential litigation (Appellate Tax Board Regarding the former Reebok property ); to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate (Emergent BioSolutions TIF/STA) if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating and litigating position of the public body and the Chair declares. Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter)
The Zoning Board of Appeals join the Select Board in Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation
The Zoning Board of Appeals join the Select Board in Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation
The minutes give the vote as 3-0, but 5 members were present (John J. Connolly, Michael C. Loughran, Mark J. Porter, Christopher J. Connolly and Lisa R. Lopez). Showing the count only. The minutes name John R. McCourt as the mover, but this member is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. McCourt that the Zoning Board of Appeals join the Select Board in Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, seconded Mr. Armando Roll call was taken vote 3-0 by ZBA.”
Adjourn at 7:09 PM
To adjourn at 7:09 PM
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Porter, to adjourn at 7:09 PM, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative M r. C. Connolly Affirmative M r. M. Porter Affirmative M r. M. Loughran Affirmative M r. J. Connolly 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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