MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
January 19, 2021
19 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
Open the Public Hearing
The Board open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board open the Public Hearing, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll call vote 5-0 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll call vote 5-0 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative M r. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the application for the Transfer of License for a Section 12 License held by Hank &Jim Enterprises, LLC dba Blue Hills Grille to Washington St. Eateries, Inc, as noted by the attorney,...
The Board approve the application for the Transfer of License for a Section 12 License held by Hank &Jim Enterprises, LLC dba Blue Hills Grille to Washington St. Eateries, Inc, as noted by the attorney, Inc. located at 2790 Washington St., Canton, MA 02021
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the application for the Transfer of License for a Section 12 License held by Hank &Jim Enterprises, LLC dba Blue Hills Grille to Washington St. Eateries, Inc, as noted by the attorney, Inc. located at 2790 Washington St., Canton, MA 02021, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll call vote 5-0 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Common Victualler license for Washington St., Eateries, 2790 Washington St
The Board approve the Common Victualler license for Washington St., Eateries, 2790 Washington St
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the Common Victualler license for Washington St., Eateries, 2790 Washington St., seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll call vote 5-0 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr.1. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Entertainment License for Washington St Eateries Inc. Inc., 2790 Washington St
The Board approve the Entertainment License for Washington St Eateries Inc. Inc., 2790 Washington St
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the Entertainment License for Washington St Eateries Inc. Inc., 2790 Washington St. seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll call vote 5-0 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. 1. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Open the Public Hearing
The Board open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board open the Public Hearing, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll call vote 5-0 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr.1. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll call vote 5-0 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Common Victualler for Crisp, 955 Turnpike Street, Canton
The Board approve the Common Victualler for Crisp, 955 Turnpike Street, Canton
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the Common Victualler for Crisp, 955 Turnpike Street, Canton., seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll call vote 5-0 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr.1. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the application for a new Special Legislation All Alcohol Restaurant License for New England Bar Pizza Co II Canton LLC dba CRISP located at 955 Turnpike St, Suite A, Canton, MA 02021
The Board approve the application for a new Special Legislation All Alcohol Restaurant License for New England Bar Pizza Co II Canton LLC dba CRISP located at 955 Turnpike St, Suite A, Canton, MA 02021
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the application for a new Special Legislation All Alcohol Restaurant License for New England Bar Pizza Co II Canton LLC dba CRISP located at 955 Turnpike St, Suite A, Canton, MA 02021, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll call vote 5-0 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Open the Public Hearing
The Board open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board open the Public Hearing, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll call vote 5-0 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll call vote 5-0 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the application for a Class II Auto Dealer's License for SL Auto Group PLC, 35 Industrial Drive, Canton, MA
The Board approve the application for a Class II Auto Dealer's License for SL Auto Group PLC, 35 Industrial Drive, Canton, MA
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board approve the application for a Class II Auto Dealer's License for SL Auto Group PLC, 35 Industrial Drive, Canton, MA, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll call vote 5-0 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative M r. 1. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
The Finance Department proceed with the foreclosure process on the parcel of land designated as Assessors map 12 parcel 10
The Finance Department proceed with the foreclosure process on the parcel of land designated as Assessors map 12 parcel 10
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr.Porter, that the Finance Department proceed with the foreclosure process on the parcel of land designated as Assessors map 12 parcel 10, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll call vote 5-0 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Peter Marchant and Donna Canino as Crossing Guards
The Board appoint Peter Marchant and Donna Canino as Crossing Guards
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board appoint Peter Marchant and Donna Canino as Crossing Guards, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll call vote 5-0 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Brian Loughran as Grounds Maintenance Worker, Parks and Recreation
The Board appoint Brian Loughran as Grounds Maintenance Worker, Parks and Recreation
Yes: Christopher J. Connolly, John J. Connolly, Lopez, PorterAbstained: Loughran
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board appoint Brian Loughran as Grounds Maintenance Worker, Parks and Recreation, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll call vote 4-0-1 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Abstain Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Sean Gillis as Rink Assistant
The Board appoint Sean Gillis as Rink Assistant
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board appoint Sean Gillis as Rink Assistant, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll call vote 5-0 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez 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 donation to the Police Department: $S00 from Pulse Systems and $100 from Rob's...
The Board Vote to Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGM Ch. 44 § 53A the following donation to the Police Department: $S00 from Pulse Systems and $100 from Rob's Masonry
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board Vote to Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGM Ch. 44 § 53A the following donation to the Police Department: $S00 from Pulse Systems and $100 from Rob's Masonry, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll call vote 5-0 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez 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 $18750 from Outfront Media
The Board Vote to Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $18750 from Outfront Media
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board Vote to Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $18750 from Outfront Media, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll call vote 5-0 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Adjourn the meeting at 6:39 PM
To adjourn the meeting at 6:39 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter to adjourn the meeting at 6:39 PM, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll call vote 5-0 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez 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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