MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
November 10, 2020
20 recorded votes, 6 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:
- Chair John Connolly joined the meeting at 5:50 PM.
Every vote, in order
Open the Public Hearing
To open the Public Hearing
The roll call does not give a vote for John J. Connolly, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, to open the Public 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 Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
The roll call does not give a vote for John J. Connolly, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, to close the Public 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 an All Alcohol Restaurant License for Topgolf USA Canton LLC dba Topgolf located at 777 Dedham Street, Canton, MA
The Board approve the application for an All Alcohol Restaurant License for Topgolf USA Canton LLC dba Topgolf located at 777 Dedham Street, Canton, MA
The roll call does not give a vote for John J. Connolly, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board approve the application for an All Alcohol Restaurant License for Topgolf USA Canton LLC dba Topgolf located at 777 Dedham Street, 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)
Open the Public Hearing
To open the Public Hearing
The roll call does not give a vote for John J. Connolly, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, to open the Public 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 Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
The roll call does not give a vote for John J. Connolly, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, to close the Public 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 Wholesale Only Auto Dealer's License for Mass Car Mart, LLC, 499 Sherman Street, Canton, MA
The Board approve the application for a Class II Wholesale Only Auto Dealer's License for Mass Car Mart, LLC, 499 Sherman Street, Canton, MA
The roll call does not give a vote for John J. Connolly, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board approve the application for a Class II Wholesale Only Auto Dealer's License for Mass Car Mart, LLC, 499 Sherman Street, 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)
Approve six signs
To approve six signs
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter to approve six signs, 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 closure of Memorial Hall and non- essential offices on November 27, 2020 with use of personal time or vacation time therefore
The Board approve the closure of Memorial Hall and non- essential offices on November 27, 2020 with use of personal time or vacation time therefore
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board approve the closure of Memorial Hall and non- essential offices on November 27, 2020 with use of personal time or vacation time therefore, 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 Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Personal Action Form for Leo Reardon, the Interim EMS Coordinator
The Board approve the Personal Action Form for Leo Reardon, the Interim EMS Coordinator
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board approve the Personal Action Form for Leo Reardon, the Interim EMS Coordinator, 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 M r. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Personal Action Form for Maureen McCarthy, the Temporary Full Time Public Health Nurse
The Board approve the Personal Action Form for Maureen McCarthy, the Temporary Full Time Public Health Nurse
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board approve the Personal Action Form for Maureen McCarthy, the Temporary Full Time Public Health Nurse, 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)
Approve the Personal Action Forms for Jared Blakely and Julieanne Goodrich as Per Diem Public Health Nurses
The Board approve the Personal Action Forms for Jared Blakely and Julieanne Goodrich as Per Diem Public Health Nurses
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board approve the Personal Action Forms for Jared Blakely and Julieanne Goodrich as Per Diem Public Health Nurses, 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 Personal Action Forms for Public Health Nurses Cindy Bonner, James Goodrich and Judith Raleigh
The Board approve the Personal Action Forms for Public Health Nurses Cindy Bonner, James Goodrich and Judith Raleigh
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the Personal Action Forms for Public Health Nurses Cindy Bonner, James Goodrich and Judith Raleigh, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roil 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)
Appoint John Whittemore as a Rink Shift Manager/Zamboni Driver
The Board appoint John Whittemore as a Rink Shift Manager/Zamboni Driver
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board appoint John Whittemore as a Rink 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 Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Ryan Colby, Brian Drakos, Eamon Kelly, Owen Lehane, Andrew Middleton, Ronan O'Mahony as Rink Attendants
The Board appoint Ryan Colby, Brian Drakos, Eamon Kelly, Owen Lehane, Andrew Middleton, Ronan O'Mahony as Rink Attendants
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board appoint Ryan Colby, Brian Drakos, Eamon Kelly, Owen Lehane, Andrew Middleton, Ronan O'Mahony as Rink Attendants, 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 M r. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $3762.50
The Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $3762.50
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $3762.50, 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)
Approve Cemetery Lot Perpetual Care Deeds
The Board approve Cemetery Lot Perpetual Care Deeds
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve Cemetery Lot Perpetual Care Deeds, 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 Meeting of September 8, 2020
Board approve the minutes from the Select Board Meeting of September 8, 2020
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that that Board approve the minutes from the Select Board Meeting of September 8, 2020, 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)
Deny the request for the additional trash barrel
To deny the request for the additional trash barrel
From the minutes
“Motion was made to deny the request for the additional trash barrel, 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.” (second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Go Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate (Emergent BioSolutions TIF/STA); to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate (Pilot...
To go Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate (Emergent BioSolutions TIF/STA); to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate (Pilot agreement between Town of Canton and Tufts Associated HMO) 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 Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate (Emergent BioSolutions TIF/STA); to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate (Pilot agreement between Town of Canton and Tufts Associated HMO) 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, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roli 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)
Adjourn at 7:32 PM
To adjourn at 7:32 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn at 7:32 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 M r. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (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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