MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
October 13, 2020
23 recorded votes, 2 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
Every vote, in order
Place an article on the May 2021 ATM warrant to authorize the Select Board to dispose of baseball caps/hats by donating said caps/hats to the Legion Post 24, Mr. C. Connolly
The Board place an article on the May 2021 ATM warrant to authorize the Select Board to dispose of baseball caps/hats by donating said caps/hats to the Legion Post 24, Mr. C. Connolly
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board place an article on the May 2021 ATM warrant to authorize the Select Board to dispose of baseball caps/hats by donating said caps/hats to the Legion Post 24, Mr. C. Connolly seconded Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative M r. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr.1. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter)
Approve the Warrant for the 2020 State election
The Board approve the Warrant for the 2020 State election
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the Warrant for the 2020 State election, 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 the Personal Action form for the Veteran's Agent-Arafat Knight
The Board approve the Personal Action form for the Veteran's Agent-Arafat Knight
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board approve the Personal Action form for the Veteran's Agent-Arafat Knight, 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 Personal Action Forms for New Detectives- Jonathan McCourt and Timothy Taylor
The Board approve the Personal Action Forms for New Detectives- Jonathan McCourt and Timothy Taylor
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board approve the Personal Action Forms for New Detectives- Jonathan McCourt and Timothy Taylor, 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)
Approve the Personal Action Form for the Public Health N urse/Nurse Leader Cindy Bonner
The Board approve the Personal Action Form for the Public Health N urse/Nurse Leader Cindy Bonner
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the Personal Action Form for the Public Health N urse/Nurse Leader Cindy Bonner, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative M r. M. Porter Affirmative M r. M. Loughran Affirmative M r. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Police Chief Ken Berkowitz as the Police Representative to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee
The Board appoint Police Chief Ken Berkowitz as the Police Representative to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board appoint Police Chief Ken Berkowitz as the Police Representative 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 Paul Degnan as a member to the Walk, Bike and Hike Committee
The Board appoint Paul Degnan as a member to the Walk, Bike and Hike Committee
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board appoint Paul Degnan as a member to the Walk, Bike and Hike 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 Timothy Ford as a Seasonal Shift Manager/Zamboni Driver
The Board appoint Timothy Ford as a Seasonal Shift Manager/Zamboni Driver
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board appoint Timothy Ford as a Seasonal Shift Manager/Zamboni Driver, 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)
Appoint Stephen Mullaney as a Seasonal Rink Assistant
The Board appoint Stephen Mullaney as a Seasonal Rink Assistant
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board appoint Stephen Mullaney as a Seasonal Rink Assistant, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative M r. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Declare Fire Department Radios as surplus and approve a mutual aid transfer of said radios to the Norwood Fire Dept
The Board declare Fire Department Radios as surplus and approve a mutual aid transfer of said radios to the Norwood Fire Dept
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board declare Fire Department Radios as surplus and approve a mutual aid transfer of said radios to the Norwood Fire Dept., 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)
Declare Parks and Recreation 2008 Ford F350 as surplus
The Board declare Parks and Recreation 2008 Ford F350 as surplus
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board declare Parks and Recreation 2008 Ford F350 as surplus, 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.1. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGM Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $400 from Mr. and Mrs. John Matanes to the Fire Department
The Board Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGM Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $400 from Mr. and Mrs. John Matanes to the Fire Department
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 MGM Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $400 from Mr. and Mrs. John Matanes to the Fire Department, 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)
Accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $36 from Jerome and Marcia Connors to the Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse
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 $36 from Jerome and Marcia Connors to the Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse
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 $36 from Jerome and Marcia Connors to the Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse, 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)
Accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $18,750 from Outfront Media
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 $18,750 from Outfront Media
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 $18,750 from Outfront Media, 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 a Temporary Full Time position for the replacement for the person that is out in the Park and Recreation Department
To approve a Temporary Full Time position for the replacement for the person that is out in the Park and Recreation Department
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter to approve a Temporary Full Time position for the replacement for the person that is out in the Park and Recreation Department, 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. 1. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the First Amendment to Lease between Town of Canton and American Legion Post 24
The Board approve the First Amendment to Lease between Town of Canton and American Legion Post 24
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board approve the First Amendment to Lease between Town of Canton and American Legion Post 24, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative M r. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative M r.1. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Affirm the existing practice
To affirm the existing practice
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, to affirm the existing practice, 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)
Approve the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deed
The Board approve the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deed
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deed, 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 Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $3400.00
The Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $3400.00
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $3400.00, 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 minutes from the Select Board Meetings of July 21, 2020
The Board approve the minutes from the Select Board Meetings of July 21, 2020
Yes: Christopher J. Connolly, Lopez, Loughran, PorterAbstained: John J. Connolly
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board approve the minutes from the Select Board Meetings of July 21, 2020 seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0-1 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative M r. C. Connolly Affirmative M r. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Abstain.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the revised minutes from the Select Board Meetings of August 4, 2020
The Board approve the revised minutes from the Select Board Meetings of August 4, 2020
Yes: Christopher J. Connolly, Lopez, Loughran, PorterAbstained: John J. Connolly
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board approve the revised minutes from the Select Board Meetings of August 4, 2020 seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0-1 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative M r. C. Connolly Affirmative M r. M. Porter Affirmative M r. M. Loughran Affirmative M r. J. Connolly Abstain.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Go into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate (Emergent BioSolutions TIF/STA); to conduct strategy for collective bargaining (Union negotiations) if...
To go into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate (Emergent BioSolutions TIF/STA); to conduct strategy for collective bargaining (Union negotiations) 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 so declares
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, to go into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate (Emergent BioSolutions TIF/STA); to conduct strategy for collective bargaining (Union negotiations) 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 so 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)
Adjourn at 6:17 PM
To adjourn at 6:17 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter to adjourn at 6:17 PM, 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)
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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