MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
December 22, 2020
15 recorded votes, 0 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 the proposed article creating a Town of Canton Affordable Housing Trust on the May 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant, subject to the structure of the committee
To place the proposed article creating a Town of Canton Affordable Housing Trust on the May 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant, subject to the structure of the committee
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, to place the proposed article creating a Town of Canton Affordable Housing Trust on the May 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant, subject to the structure of the 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)
Approve the Liquor Licenses and Common Victualler licenses as recommended by the Licensing Agent (list attached) subject to the payment of any outstanding taxes and fees owed being paid to the Town
The Board approve the Liquor Licenses and Common Victualler licenses 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 made by Mr. Porter that the Board approve the Liquor Licenses and Common Victualler licenses 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)
Deny the request to make repairs to lights on Magnolia Way as they are private property and to send a letter to the developer instructing him to make the repairs
To deny the request to make repairs to lights on Magnolia Way as they are private property and to send a letter to the developer instructing him to make the repairs
From the minutes
“Motion was made to deny the request to make repairs to lights on Magnolia Way as they are private property and to send a letter to the developer instructing him to make the repairs, 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.1. Connolly Affirmative.” (second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the opening of Neponset Street to Revolutionary Way effective upon the operation of the street lights on Revolutionary Way and the flashing lights at Neponset St. and Revolutionary Way
The Board approve the opening of Neponset Street to Revolutionary Way effective upon the operation of the street lights on Revolutionary Way and the flashing lights at Neponset St. and Revolutionary Way
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the opening of Neponset Street to Revolutionary Way effective upon the operation of the street lights on Revolutionary Way and the flashing lights at Neponset St. and Revolutionary Way, 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)
Approve: Southeastern Regional Services Group DPW SERVICES AWARDS 2/1/21-1/31/22
The Board Approve: Southeastern Regional Services Group DPW SERVICES AWARDS 2/1/21-1/31/22
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Porter that the Board Approve: Southeastern Regional Services Group DPW SERVICES AWARDS 2/1/21 - 1/31/22, 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)
Appoint Brian Campagna as a Rink Assistant
The Board appoint Brian Campagna as a Rink Assistant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Porter that the Board appoint Brian Campagna as a Rink Assistant ,seconded by M r. 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 Paula Chin as Library Associate —Technical Services
The Board approve the Personal Action Form for Paula Chin as Library Associate —Technical Services
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the Personal Action Form for Paula Chin as Library Associate —Technical 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)
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 Fire Department: $1000 from Edward Zuker, Chestnut Hill...
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 Fire Department: $1000 from Edward Zuker, Chestnut Hill Realty; $100 from Barry and Judith Teplow; $S00 from The Matanes Family
From the minutes
“Motion 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 Fire Department: $1000 from Edward Zuker, Chestnut Hill Realty; $100 from Barry and Judith Teplow; $S00 from The Matanes Family, 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 MGM Ch. 44 § 53A the following donations to the Police Department: $1000 from Edward Zuker, Chestnut Hill...
The Board Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGM Ch. 44 § 53A the following donations to the Police Department: $1000 from Edward Zuker, Chestnut Hill Realty; $100 from Barry and Judith Teplow
From the minutes
“Motion 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 following donations to the Police Department: $1000 from Edward Zuker, Chestnut Hill Realty; $100 from Barry and Judith Teplow; 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 $1000 to the Parks & Rec Department in the memory of John Gunning from his...
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 $1000 to the Parks & Rec Department in the memory of John Gunning from his first cousins: Mike Hutchinson -Minneapolis, MN; Ann Kelly - Simsbury, CT; Pete Hutchinson -Westfield, MA; Sally Burke - N. Grafton, MA
From the minutes
“Motion 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 $1000 to the Parks & Rec Department in the memory of John Gunning from his first cousins: Mike Hutchinson -Minneapolis, MN; Ann Kelly - Simsbury, CT; Pete Hutchinson -Westfield, MA; Sally Burke - N. Grafton, MA, 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 MGM Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $100.00 to the Fire Department from Robert Knauber
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 $100.00 to the Fire Department from Robert Knauber
From the minutes
“Motion 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 $100.00 to the Fire Department from Robert Knauber, 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 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 following donations to the Revere and Son Heritage Corporation: $10,000 from the Canton...
The Board Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGM Ch. 44 § 53A the following donations to the Revere and Son Heritage Corporation: $10,000 from the Canton Historical Society and $10,000 from Mr. Mark Everson of Gautier, MS
From the minutes
“Motion 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 following donations to the Revere and Son Heritage Corporation: $10,000 from the Canton Historical Society and $10,000 from Mr. Mark Everson of Gautier, MS, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote S-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative M r. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr.1. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of October 27, 2020
The Board approve Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of October 27, 2020
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board approve Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of October 27, 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)
Go to Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate (Pilot agreement between Town of Canton and Tufts Associated HMO); discuss strategy with respect to...
The Board go to Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate (Pilot agreement between Town of Canton and Tufts Associated HMO); 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
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board go to Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate (Pilot agreement between Town of Canton and Tufts Associated HMO); 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, 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 7:03 PM
To adjourn at 7:03 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, to adjourn at 7:03 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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