MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
November 24, 2020
18 recorded votes, 1 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
Approve the change of Officers and Directors for the Milton Hoosic Club
The Board approve the change of Officers and Directors for the Milton Hoosic Club
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board approve the change of Officers and Directors for the Milton Hoosic Club, 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)
Do approve the recommendation of the Town Administrator, Chair of the PRHC, Public Works Supt. and the Park & Rec Director to defer plowing of sidewalks at the PRHS for the upcoming winter season
The Board do approve the recommendation of the Town Administrator, Chair of the PRHC, Public Works Supt. and the Park & Rec Director to defer plowing of sidewalks at the PRHS for the upcoming winter season
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board do approve the recommendation of the Town Administrator, Chair of the PRHC, Public Works Supt. and the Park & Rec Director to defer plowing of sidewalks at the PRHS for the upcoming winter season, 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)
The town do participate in a regional bid for recycling processing
The town do participate in a regional bid for recycling processing
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the town do participate in a regional bid for recycling processing, 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 town do adopt the recommendations of the Engineering Department and that the Town petition the Town of Stoughton to set a speed limit of 30 mph on Pearl St
The town do adopt the recommendations of the Engineering Department and that the Town petition the Town of Stoughton to set a speed limit of 30 mph on Pearl St
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the town do adopt the recommendations of the Engineering Department and that the Town petition the Town of Stoughton to set a speed limit of 30 mph on Pearl St., 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 Form for Elizabeth Giordano-Kiely_PAF for Library Associate —Children Services
The Board Approve the Personal Action Form for Elizabeth Giordano-Kiely_PAF for Library Associate —Children Services
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board Approve the Personal Action Form for Elizabeth Giordano-Kiely_PAF for Library Associate —Children Services, 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 Victoria Ferguson Temporary Outreach Worker for Council on Aging
The Board appoint Victoria Ferguson Temporary Outreach Worker for Council on Aging
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board appoint Victoria Ferguson Temporary Outreach Worker for Council on Aging, 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 Form for Gerald Sullivan for DPW Seasonal Help
The Board approve the Personal Action Form for Gerald Sullivan for DPW Seasonal Help
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board approve the Personal Action Form for Gerald Sullivan for DPW Seasonal Help 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 application to sell Christmas Trees and Holiday Greenery for Bill Traut at 4 Washington Street
The Board approve the application to sell Christmas Trees and Holiday Greenery for Bill Traut at 4 Washington Street
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the application to sell Christmas Trees and Holiday Greenery for Bill Traut at 4 Washington Street, 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 SERSG Drug &Alcohol Testing Award to Advantage Drug Testing, P. O. Box 546, Andover, MA 01810 for athree-year period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023
The Board authorize the SERSG Drug &Alcohol Testing Award to Advantage Drug Testing, P. O. Box 546, Andover, MA 01810 for athree-year period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board authorize the SERSG Drug &Alcohol Testing Award to Advantage Drug Testing, P. O. Box 546, Andover, MA 01810 for athree-year period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023, 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 $10 from Mariannne Barbato and Loretta MacEachern to the Fire Department
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 $10 from Mariannne Barbato and Loretta MacEachern 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 MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $10 from Mariannne Barbato and Loretta MacEachern 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 Mr. 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 following donations to the Council on Aging: Victor Delvecchio and Alicia Lopez Family...
The Board Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donations to the Council on Aging: Victor Delvecchio and Alicia Lopez Family $1000.00; Virginia Berardi $50.00; Lucy Ronayne $50.00
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 following donations to the Council on Aging: Victor Delvecchio and Alicia Lopez Family $1000.00; Virginia Berardi $50.00; Lucy Ronayne $50.00, ,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 M r. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Do set the date for the 2021 ATM on May 22, 2021 at 12:30 PM to finish, at the High School Memorial field and that a rain date be set for June 5 at 12:30 noon at the same location time to follow
The Board do set the date for the 2021 ATM on May 22, 2021 at 12:30 PM to finish, at the High School Memorial field and that a rain date be set for June 5 at 12:30 noon at the same location time to follow
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board do set the date for the 2021 ATM on May 22, 2021 at 12:30 PM to finish, at the High School Memorial field and that a rain date be set for June 5 at 12:30 noon at the same location time to follow, 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)
Send letters to Governor Baker, Senate President Spilka, Speaker DeLeo and Congressman Lynch relative to additional COVID Relief Funding
To send letters to Governor Baker, Senate President Spilka, Speaker DeLeo and Congressman Lynch relative to additional COVID Relief Funding
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, to send letters to Governor Baker, Senate President Spilka, Speaker DeLeo and Congressman Lynch relative to additional COVID Relief Funding, 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 the Change to Administrative Code regarding creation of an Appointment Sub Committee of the Select Board and approval of the form, Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0
The Board Approve the Change to Administrative Code regarding creation of an Appointment Sub Committee of the Select Board and approval of the form, Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board Approve the Change to Administrative Code regarding creation of an Appointment Sub Committee of the Select Board and approval of the form, Roll Call was taken, vote S-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter)
Approve Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of September 15, 2020
The Board approve Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of September 15, 2020
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of September 15, 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.1. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Authorize use of mitigation funds, from the Reservoir Pond Tax Pledge, up to a maximum of $3600, for the shipping display cases for the Paul Revere Museum of Discovery and Innovation
The Board authorize use of mitigation funds, from the Reservoir Pond Tax Pledge, up to a maximum of $3600, for the shipping display cases for the Paul Revere Museum of Discovery and Innovation
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board authorize use of mitigation funds, from the Reservoir Pond Tax Pledge, up to a maximum of $3600, for the shipping display cases for the Paul Revere Museum of Discovery and Innovation, 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)
Go to Executive Session to investigate charges of criminal misconduct or to consider the filing of criminal complaints; to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate (Pilot...
The Board go to Executive Session to investigate charges of criminal misconduct or to consider the filing of criminal complaints; 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 that the Board go to Executive Session to investigate charges of criminal misconduct or to consider the filing of criminal complaints; 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 the meeting at 6:26 PM
To adjourn the meeting at 6:26 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porters, to adjourn the meeting at 6:26 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.” (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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