MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
March 16, 2021
23 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
That the Board support the Farmers Market proposal, subject to School Committee approval
The Board that the Board support the Farmers Market proposal, subject to School Committee approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Ms. Lopez, that the Board that the Board support the Farmers Market proposal, subject to School Committee 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: Lopez, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Support the name change as requested by the Director of Council on Aging
The Board support the name change as requested by the Director of Council on Aging
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board support the name change as requested by the Director of Council on Aging, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll call vote, 5-0 M r. 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 the reports of the Planning Board
The Board accept the reports of the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board accept the reports of the Planning Board, seconded by M r. 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 Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the recommendations of the Finance Director with respect to Operation, Capital and Enterprise Budgets
The Board approve the recommendations of the Finance Director with respect to Operation, Capital and Enterprise Budgets
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the recommendations of the Finance Director with respect to Operation, Capital and Enterprise Budgets, 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)
Designate the Building Renovation Committee as the managing entity for the project
The Board designate the Building Renovation Committee as the managing entity for the project
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board designate the Building Renovation Committee as the managing entity for the project, 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 the installation of the "no right turn on red" sign on Norfolk St at Neponset Street
The Board approve the installation of the "no right turn on red" sign on Norfolk St at Neponset Street
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the installation of the "no right turn on red" sign on Norfolk St at Neponset Street, 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 the renewal of a seasonal wine and malt liquor license held by K&K Kitchens Etc., PLC dba Karen's Kitchen 2167 Washington St
To approve the renewal of a seasonal wine and malt liquor license held by K&K Kitchens Etc., PLC dba Karen's Kitchen 2167 Washington St
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter to approve the renewal of a seasonal wine and malt liquor license held by K&K Kitchens Etc., PLC dba Karen's Kitchen 2167 Washington St., 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 the Application for Common Victuallers License for Roedel Partners of Canton, LLC, DBA Hilton Garden Inn, 100 Royal) Street, Canton
The Board approve the Application for Common Victuallers License for Roedel Partners of Canton, LLC, DBA Hilton Garden Inn, 100 Royal) Street, Canton
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the Application for Common Victuallers License for Roedel Partners of Canton, LLC, DBA Hilton Garden Inn, 100 Royal) Street, Canton, 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 the New Officers and Directors for Milton Hoosic Country Club, 70 Greenlodge St, Canton
The Board approve the New Officers and Directors for Milton Hoosic Country Club, 70 Greenlodge St, Canton
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the New Officers and Directors for Milton Hoosic Country Club, 70 Greenlodge St, Canton, 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)
Approve the assignment agreement —Route 93 Billboard, subject to final form approved by Town Counsel and authorize Town Administrator or Chair of the Board to execute it
The Board approve the assignment agreement —Route 93 Billboard, subject to final form approved by Town Counsel and authorize Town Administrator or Chair of the Board to execute it
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board approve the assignment agreement —Route 93 Billboard, subject to final form approved by Town Counsel and authorize Town Administrator or Chair of the Board to execute it, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll call vote, 5-0 Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. 1. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Philip Tracchia as Heavy Equipment Operator
The Board appoint Philip Tracchia as Heavy Equipment Operator
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board appoint Philip Tracchia as Heavy Equipment Operator 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)
Appoint the Election Workers as recommended by the Human Resource Director
The Board Appoint the Election Workers as recommended by the Human Resource Director
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board Appoint the Election Workers as recommended by the Human Resource Director, 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 Deborah Gallagher as Zoning Board of Appeals Secretary (part-time, non-benefits)
The Board appoint Deborah Gallagher as Zoning Board of Appeals Secretary (part-time, non-benefits)
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board appoint Deborah Gallagher as Zoning Board of Appeals Secretary (part-time, non-benefits), 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 Maribeth McCabe and Patricia Cohen as Members to the Cultural Council
The Board appoint Maribeth McCabe and Patricia Cohen as Members to the Cultural Council
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board appoint Maribeth McCabe and Patricia Cohen as Members to the Cultural Council, 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)
Appoint Paul Degnan as Conservation Commission Representative to the Pequitside Task Force
The Board Appoint Paul Degnan as Conservation Commission Representative to the Pequitside Task Force
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board Appoint Paul Degnan as Conservation Commission Representative to the Pequitside 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)
Execute the separation form
The Board execute the separation form
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board execute the separation form, 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 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 $5000 from CABI to the Fire Department
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 $5000 from CABI to the Fire Department
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 $5000 from CABI to the Fire Department, 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 following donations to the Council on Aging: $SO from Suzanne Dempsey in memory of Mary...
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 Council on Aging: $SO from Suzanne Dempsey in memory of Mary A. Foley; $100 from Judith Kincade
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 following donations to the Council on Aging: $SO from Suzanne Dempsey in memory of Mary A. Foley; $100 from Judith Kincade, 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 the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $5125.00
The Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $5125.00
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $5125.00, 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 the Cemetery Lot Perpetual Care Deed
The Board approve the Cemetery Lot Perpetual Care Deed
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the Cemetery Lot Perpetual Care Deed, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll call vote, 5-0 M r. 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)
Approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meetings February 2, 2021
To approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meetings February 2, 2021
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter to approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meetings February 2, 2021, 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 Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Go to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (holidays and wages); with respect to litigation (consent to represent) if the Chair declares that an open meeting...
To go to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (holidays and wages); with respect to litigation (consent to represent) 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 to go to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (holidays and wages); with respect to litigation (consent to represent) 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 vote, 5-0 Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative M r. C. Connolly Affirmative M r. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Adjourn the meeting at 7:02 PM
To adjourn the meeting at 7:02 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter to adjourn the meeting at 7:02 PM, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll call vote, 5-0 M r. 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)
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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