MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
February 16, 2021
12 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
Authorize the DPW to install stencils representing bike restrictions at the Paul Revere Heritage Site
The Board authorize the DPW to install stencils representing bike restrictions at the Paul Revere Heritage Site
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board authorize the DPW to install stencils representing bike restrictions at the Paul Revere Heritage Site, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll call vote, 5-0 Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative M r. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative M r. C. Connolly Affirmative M r. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Award the contract for the Paul Revere Museum Preview Room fabrication to WB Incorporated in the amount of $49,998
The Board award the contract for the Paul Revere Museum Preview Room fabrication to WB Incorporated in the amount of $49,998
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board award the contract for the Paul Revere Museum Preview Room fabrication to WB Incorporated in the amount of $49,998, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll call vote, 5-0 Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Instruct the Town Administrator to withdraw. the letter to the Zoning Board of Appeals, with the intention to allow them to move forward with permitting
To instruct the Town Administrator to withdraw. the letter to the Zoning Board of Appeals, with the intention to allow them to move forward with permitting
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, to instruct the Town Administrator to withdraw. the letter to the Zoning Board of Appeals, with the intention to allow them to move forward with permitting, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll call vote, S-0 Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve: Common Victualler Application for Grand Slam Deli Pizza, 355 Turnpike St #4, Canton
The Board Approve: Common Victualler Application for Grand Slam Deli Pizza, 355 Turnpike St #4, Canton
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but the roll call reads: Michael C. Loughran yes, Mark J. Porter yes, Christopher J. Connolly yes, John J. Connolly yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board Approve: Common Victualler Application for Grand Slam Deli Pizza, 355 Turnpike St #4, Canton, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll call vote, 5-0 Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative IVIs. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve: Mortgage Refinance request for 32 Saddleback Lane, Canton, in the amount of $199,200 subject to DHCD approval
The Board Approve: Mortgage Refinance request for 32 Saddleback Lane, Canton, in the amount of $199,200 subject to DHCD approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board Approve: Mortgage Refinance request for 32 Saddleback Lane, Canton, in the amount of $199,200 subject to DHCD approval, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll call vote, 5-0 Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint John J. Connolly as Representative to Norfolk County Advisory Board
The Board Appoint John J. Connolly as Representative to Norfolk County Advisory Board
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board Appoint John J. Connolly as Representative to Norfolk County Advisory Board, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll call vote, 5-0 Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Linda Silverstein, Jeffrey Sullivan, Morgan D'Olympia as Members to Walk, Bike and Hike Committee
The Board Appoint Linda Silverstein, Jeffrey Sullivan, Morgan D'Olympia as Members to Walk, Bike and Hike Committee
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board Appoint Linda Silverstein, Jeffrey Sullivan, Morgan D'Olympia as Members to Walk, Bike and Hike Committee, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll call vote, 5-0 Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly 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 $35,000 from American Outdoor Advertising-$25,000.00 to Traffic Mitigation...
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 $35,000 from American Outdoor Advertising-$25,000.00 to Traffic Mitigation Revolving Fund 145 and $10,000.00 to American Outdoor Advertising Billboard Gift Fund
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 $35,000 from American Outdoor Advertising-$25,000.00 to Traffic Mitigation Revolving Fund 145 and $10,000.00 to American Outdoor Advertising Billboard Gift Fund, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll call vote, 5-0 Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr.1. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Authorize to send the notice of intent to reappoint members to the following committees: Traffic Committee, Cable License Renewal Committee, Canton Veteran's Council, Comprehensive Water Resource...
The Board authorize to send the notice of intent to reappoint members to the following committees: Traffic Committee, Cable License Renewal Committee, Canton Veteran's Council, Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan, Economic Development Commission, Health Insurance Advisory Committee, Liaison to State Ethics Commission, MBTA, Master Plan Implementation Committee, Norfolk County Advisory Board, Mapping Commission, Parking Clerk, Superintendent of Fire Alarms, Pequitside Task Force, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, Paul Revere Heritage Commission, Permit Advisory Committee, Reservoir Pond Advisory Committee, Sick Bank Committee, Water and Sewer Rate Policy Committee, BRC, Zoning Board of Appeals, Beautification Committee, Canton Cultural Council, Community Preservation Committee, Commission on Disabilities, Conservation Commission, Constable, Council on Aging, Industrial Development Finance Authority, Playground &Recreation Commission, Registrar of Voters, Historical Commission, Massport Advisory Committee Rep, MAPC Rep., Canton Walk, Bike &Hike Committee, CAASA, Town Insurance Advisory Committee, Sustainability Committee, Wayfinding Sign Design Task Force
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board authorize to send the notice of intent to reappoint members to the following committees: Traffic Committee, Cable License Renewal Committee, Canton Veteran's Council, Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan, Economic Development Commission, Health Insurance Advisory Committee, Liaison to State Ethics Commission, MBTA, Master Plan Implementation Committee, Norfolk County Advisory Board, Mapping Commission, Parking Clerk, Superintendent of Fire Alarms, Pequitside Task Force, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, Paul Revere Heritage Commission, Permit Advisory Committee, Reservoir Pond Advisory Committee, Sick Bank Committee, Water and Sewer Rate Policy Committee, BRC, Zoning Board of Appeals, Beautification Committee, Canton Cultural Council, Community Preservation Committee, Commission on Disabilities, Conservation Commission, Constable, Council on Aging, Industrial Development Finance Authority, Playground &Recreation Commission, Registrar of Voters, Historical Commission, Massport Advisory Committee Rep, MAPC Rep., Canton Walk, Bike &Hike Committee, CAASA, Town Insurance Advisory Committee, Sustainability Committee, Wayfinding Sign Design Task Force, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll call vote, 5-0 M r. M. Loughran Affirmative M r. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative M r. C. Connolly Affirmative M r. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $2,337.50
The Board Approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $2,337.50
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board Approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $2,337.50, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll call vote, 5-0 Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve: Minutes from the Select Board Meetings: March 23, 2020, December 22, 2020
The Board Approve: Minutes from the Select Board Meetings: March 23, 2020, December 22, 2020
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board Approve: Minutes from the Select Board Meetings: March 23, 2020, December 22, 2020, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll call vote, 5-0 Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Adjourn at 7:29 PM
To adjourn at 7:29 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter to adjourn at 7:29 PM, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll call vote, 5-0 Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative M r. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly 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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