MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
March 30, 2021
22 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. Loughran Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly 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 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 aFarmer— Brewery Pouring Permit for Trillium Brewing Company, PLC dba Trillium located at 100 Royall St., Canton, MA 02021
The Board approve the application for aFarmer— Brewery Pouring Permit for Trillium Brewing Company, PLC dba Trillium located at 100 Royall St., Canton, MA 02021
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board approve the application for aFarmer— Brewery Pouring Permit for Trillium Brewing Company, PLC dba Trillium located at 100 Royall St., Canton, MA 02021, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll call vote, 5-0 M r. 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)
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. Loughran Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. 1. 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 vote, 5-0 Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative M r. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the application for aFarmer —Distillery Pouring Permit for Trillium Brewing Company, LLC dba Trillium located at 100 Royall St., Canton, MA 02021
The Board approve the application for aFarmer —Distillery Pouring Permit for Trillium Brewing Company, LLC dba Trillium located at 100 Royall St., Canton, MA 02021
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr.Porter that the Board approve the application for aFarmer —Distillery Pouring Permit for Trillium Brewing Company, LLC dba Trillium located at 100 Royall St., Canton, MA 02021, 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 M r. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Open the Public Hearing
The Board open the Public Hearing
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 open the Public Hearing, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll call vote, 5-0 Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. ~. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly 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 vote, S-0 M r. 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)
Approve the application for aFarmer —Winery Pouring Permit for Trillium Brewing Company, LLC dba Trillium located at 100 Royall St., Canton, MA 02021
The Board approve the application for aFarmer —Winery Pouring Permit for Trillium Brewing Company, LLC dba Trillium located at 100 Royall St., Canton, MA 02021
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board approve the application for aFarmer —Winery Pouring Permit for Trillium Brewing Company, LLC dba Trillium located at 100 Royall St., Canton, MA 02021, , 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 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 M r. M. Loughran Affirmative M r. M. Porter Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr.1. 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 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 a Malt, Wine and Distilled Spirits Farmer Series Pouring Permit (Section 19H) for Trillium Brewing Company, LLC dba Trillium located at 100 Royall St., Canton, MA 02021
The Board approve the application for a Malt, Wine and Distilled Spirits Farmer Series Pouring Permit (Section 19H) for Trillium Brewing Company, LLC dba Trillium located at 100 Royall St., Canton, MA 02021
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board approve the application for a Malt, Wine and Distilled Spirits Farmer Series Pouring Permit (Section 19H) for Trillium Brewing Company, LLC dba Trillium located at 100 Royall St., Canton, MA 02021, 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 application for Entertainment Permit for Trillium Brewing Company, LLC dba Trillium located at 100 Royall St., Canton, MA 02021
The Board approve the application for Entertainment Permit for Trillium Brewing Company, LLC dba Trillium located at 100 Royall St., Canton, MA 02021
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board approve the application for Entertainment Permit for Trillium Brewing Company, LLC dba Trillium located at 100 Royall St., Canton, MA 02021, 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 application for Common Victualler's license for Trillium Brewing Company, LLC dba Trillium located at 100 Royall St., Canton, MA 02021
The Board approve application for Common Victualler's license for Trillium Brewing Company, LLC dba Trillium located at 100 Royall St., Canton, MA 02021
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board approve application for Common Victualler's license for Trillium Brewing Company, LLC dba Trillium located at 100 Royall St., Canton, MA 02021, 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 Jacqueline Michalowski as On-call Animal Control Agent
The Board appoint Jacqueline Michalowski as On-call Animal Control Agent
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board appoint Jacqueline Michalowski as On-call Animal Control Agent, 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.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Laura Smead as the Representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)
The Board appoint Laura Smead as the Representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board appoint Laura Smead as the Representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), 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. 1. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Support ATM Article 31 as printed in warrant for $600,000
The Board support ATM Article 31 as printed in warrant for $600,000
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board support ATM Article 31 as printed in warrant for $600,000, 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 change of servicer on our loan for dams and seawalls repair or removal program to be The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust
The Board Accept the change of servicer on our loan for dams and seawalls repair or removal program to be The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board Accept the change of servicer on our loan for dams and seawalls repair or removal program to be The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, 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)
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: Mary Moran, $2500; Tom Birmingham and Amy...
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: Mary Moran, $2500; Tom Birmingham and Amy Killeen, $2000; Marilyn Geller, $100; Patricia Brooks, $50
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: Mary Moran, $2500; Tom Birmingham and Amy Killeen, $2000; Marilyn Geller, $100; Patricia Brooks, $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)
Execute the Contract with Tax Bill print vendor Boston Globe Direct
The Board Execute the Contract with Tax Bill print vendor Boston Globe Direct
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board Execute the Contract with Tax Bill print vendor Boston Globe Direct, 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 Minutes from the Select Board Meetings February 16, 2021
The Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meetings February 16, 2021
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meetings February 16, 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 M r. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Adjourn at 6:33 PM
To adjourn at 6:33 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter to adjourn at 6:33 PM, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll call vote, S-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)
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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