MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
February 2, 2021
17 recorded votes, 3 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 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)
Close the Public Hearing
The Board close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board close the Public Hearing, 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 application for a new All Alcohol Restaurant License for Golden Ocean Development Inc. dba Panda Gold located at 599 Washington St, Canton, MA
The Board approve the application for a new All Alcohol Restaurant License for Golden Ocean Development Inc. dba Panda Gold located at 599 Washington St, Canton, MA
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the application for a new All Alcohol Restaurant License for Golden Ocean Development Inc. dba Panda Gold located at 599 Washington St, Canton, 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)
Open the warrant
To open the warrant
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but the roll call reads: Christopher J. Connolly 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 to open the warrant, 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)
Delete Article 24, regarding easement acquisition, Article 44 regarding floodplain zoning and Article 45 re: floodplain definitions from the warrant and renumber the remaining articles
To delete Article 24, regarding easement acquisition, Article 44 regarding floodplain zoning and Article 45 re: floodplain definitions from the warrant and renumber the remaining articles
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter to delete Article 24, regarding easement acquisition, Article 44 regarding floodplain zoning and Article 45 re: floodplain definitions from the warrant and renumber the remaining articles, 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)
Close the warrant
To close the warrant
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter to close the warrant, 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. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the warrant subject to Town Counsel review
To approve the warrant subject to Town Counsel review
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter to approve the warrant subject to Town Counsel review, 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 for KENO at Rosetta's Italian Restaurant, 521 Washington Street
The Board approve the Application for KENO at Rosetta's Italian Restaurant, 521 Washington Street
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the Application for KENO at Rosetta's Italian Restaurant, 521 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)
Reauthorize and amend the Intermunicipal Agreement that created the Southeastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) so as to extend the term of that agreement for a period of twenty five years from...
The Board vote to reauthorize and amend the Intermunicipal Agreement that created the Southeastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) so as to extend the term of that agreement for a period of twenty five years from February 1, 2021, subject to any rights of termination or withdrawal, with all other terms of the original agreement remaining in place without change, and to authorize Chair of Select Board to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the purposes of this vote
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board vote to reauthorize and amend the Intermunicipal Agreement that created the Southeastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) so as to extend the term of that agreement for a period of twenty five years from February 1, 2021, subject to any rights of termination or withdrawal, with all other terms of the original agreement remaining in place without change, and to authorize Chair of Select Board to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the purposes of this vote, 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 no change to FY22 medical, dental & basic life insurance subject to negotiations with the Public Employee Committee
The Board approve no change to FY22 medical, dental & basic life insurance subject to negotiations with the Public Employee Committee
Yes: John J. Connolly, Lopez, Loughran, PorterAbstained: Christopher J. Connolly
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve no change to FY22 medical, dental & basic life insurance subject to negotiations with the Public Employee Committee, seconded by Mr. Loughran Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0-1 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Abstain Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Loughran)
Approve the application for Change of Manager for Bertucci's Restaurants, LLC, 95 Washington Street to be Tracy A. Goulet
The Board approve the application for Change of Manager for Bertucci's Restaurants, LLC, 95 Washington Street to be Tracy A. Goulet
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the application for Change of Manager for Bertucci's Restaurants, LLC, 95 Washington Street to be Tracy A. Goulet, 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 Board of Health- Deborah Tyler-Covid Focus Employee; Maeve Moore-Per Diem Public Health Nurse; Gloria Batista-Per Diem Public Health Nurse
The Board approve the Personal Action forms for Board of Health- Deborah Tyler-Covid Focus Employee; Maeve Moore-Per Diem Public Health Nurse; Gloria Batista-Per Diem Public Health Nurse
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the Personal Action forms for Board of Health- Deborah Tyler-Covid Focus Employee; Maeve Moore-Per Diem Public Health Nurse; Gloria Batista-Per Diem Public Health Nurse, 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 the resignation of Richard R. Staiti as the Town of Canton Delegate from the Norfolk County Advisory Board with congratulations
The Board accept the resignation of Richard R. Staiti as the Town of Canton Delegate from the Norfolk County Advisory Board with congratulations
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board accept the resignation of Richard R. Staiti as the Town of Canton Delegate from the Norfolk County Advisory Board with congratulations, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. It was discussed that applications should be received by February 12, 2021, in order to be appointed at the next Select Board Meeting, so this doesn't remain vacant too long. 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. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Mike Nourse at the Historic Commission Representative to the Master Plan Implementation Committee, subject to confirmation vote from the Historic Commission
The Board appoint Mike Nourse at the Historic Commission Representative to the Master Plan Implementation Committee, subject to confirmation vote from the Historic Commission
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board appoint Mike Nourse at the Historic Commission Representative to the Master Plan Implementation Committee, subject to confirmation vote from the Historic Commission, 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.1. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds
The Board approve the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the 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.1. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Go to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (AFSCME, AEA, Fire, Police Officers, Superior Officers); to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (contract...
To go to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (AFSCME, AEA, Fire, Police Officers, Superior Officers); to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (contract for Fire Station roof) 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, to go to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (AFSCME, AEA, Fire, Police Officers, Superior Officers); to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (contract for Fire Station roof) 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 M r. C. Connolly Affirmative M r. M. Porter Affirmative M r. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Motion to adjourn open session at 6:13 PM
Motion to adjourn open session at 6:13 PM
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn open session at 6:13 PM..”
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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