MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
December 7, 2020
14 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
Adopt tax rate shift of 0.803579 as recommended by the Board of Assessors
The Board vote to adopt tax rate shift of 0.803579 as recommended by the Board of Assessors
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board vote to adopt tax rate shift of 0.803579 as recommended by the Board of Assessors, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. 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, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Affirm the information and numbers regarding the abatement for Emergent Bio Solutions for the Hearing at the Mass Office of Business Development as stated and presented by Mr. Gene Manning
The Board affirm the information and numbers regarding the abatement for Emergent Bio Solutions for the Hearing at the Mass Office of Business Development as stated and presented by Mr. Gene Manning
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board affirm the information and numbers regarding the abatement for Emergent Bio Solutions for the Hearing at the Mass Office of Business Development as stated and presented by Mr. Gene Manning, 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 Class II and Class III Dealer Licenses, Entertainment Licenses, Amusement Licenses, and Sunday Entertainment/Amusement as recommended by the Licensing Agent (list attached) subject to...
The Board approve the Class II and Class III Dealer Licenses, Entertainment Licenses, Amusement Licenses, and Sunday Entertainment/Amusement as recommended by the Licensing Agent (list attached) subject to the payment of any outstanding taxes and fees owed being paid to the Town
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the Class II and Class III Dealer Licenses, Entertainment Licenses, Amusement Licenses, and Sunday Entertainment/Amusement as recommended by the Licensing Agent (list attached) subject to the payment of any outstanding taxes and fees owed being paid to the Town, 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)
Transition to having town offices open to employees only and that transactions, if they cannot be done via email, mail, web, or telephone, be done by appointment only, and that further, the matter...
The Board transition to having town offices open to employees only and that transactions, if they cannot be done via email, mail, web, or telephone, be done by appointment only, and that further, the matter be placed on the Select Board's second January 2021 agenda to review with the date of the transition being determined by the Chair of the Board and the Town Administrator
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.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board transition to having town offices open to employees only and that transactions, if they cannot be done via email, mail, web, or telephone, be done by appointment only, and that further, the matter be placed on the Select Board's second January 2021 agenda to review with the date of the transition being determined by the Chair of the Board and the Town Administrator, 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)
Open Warrant for 2021 Annual Town Meeting (scheduled for May 22, 2021 from original date of May 10, 2021) for zoning and non-zoning articles effective December 17, 2020 and close warrant for...
The Board open Warrant for 2021 Annual Town Meeting (scheduled for May 22, 2021 from original date of May 10, 2021) for zoning and non-zoning articles effective December 17, 2020 and close warrant for zoning and non -zoning articles on Friday, January 8, 2021 at 12 noon
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board open Warrant for 2021 Annual Town Meeting (scheduled for May 22, 2021 from original date of May 10, 2021) for zoning and non-zoning articles effective December 17, 2020 and close warrant for zoning and non -zoning articles on Friday, January 8, 2021 at 12 noon, 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)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Schedule January 2021 through June 2021
The Board approve the Select Board Meeting Schedule January 2021 through June 2021
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the Select Board Meeting Schedule January 2021 through June 2021, 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)
Appoint Andrew Valkanas, Thomas Phaneuf, Tyler Sullivan as Rink Assistants for Park and Recreation
The Board appoint Andrew Valkanas, Thomas Phaneuf, Tyler Sullivan as Rink Assistants for Park and Recreation
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board appoint Andrew Valkanas, Thomas Phaneuf, Tyler Sullivan as Rink Assistants for Park and Recreation, 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 a donation in the amount of $250.00 to the Land Conservation Fund from Linda Hamdan and...
The Board Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A a donation in the amount of $250.00 to the Land Conservation Fund from Linda Hamdan and Christopher Breedlove
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 a donation in the amount of $250.00 to the Land Conservation Fund from Linda Hamdan and Christopher Breedlove, 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 Grant Award and Agreement between Metropolitan Area Planning Council and Town of Canton
The Board approve the Grant Award and Agreement between Metropolitan Area Planning Council and Town of Canton
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the Grant Award and Agreement between Metropolitan Area Planning Council and Town of Canton, 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: Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds
The Board approve: Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds
From the minutes
“Motion was made 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.” (second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $1800.00
The Board approve Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $1800.00
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board approve Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $1800.00, 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 Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of September 29, 2020, October 13, 2020
The Board approve Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of September 29, 2020, October 13, 2020
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of September 29, 2020, October 13, 2020, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. 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, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating and litigating...
The Board go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating and litigating position of the public body, the Chair so declares
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating and litigating position of the public body, the Chair so declares, 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)
Adjourn at 7:01 PM
To adjourn at 7:01 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, to adjourn at 7:01 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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