MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
April 13, 2021
23 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Michael C. Loughran, Lisa R. Lopez, Thomas W. Theodore, Christopher J. Connolly, John J. Connolly
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the nominations for Clerk to the Select Board
To open the nominations for Clerk to the Select Board
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Connolly to open the nominations for Clerk to the Select Board, seconded by Mr. M. Loughran Roll Call, 5-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran = Affirmative Mr. T. Theodore = Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Loughran)
Close the nominations for Clerk to the Select Board
To close the nominations for Clerk to the Select Board
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Connolly to close the nominations for Clerk to the Select Board, seconded by Mr. M. Loughran Roll Call, 5-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L, Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr.T. Theodore — Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Loughran)
Nominate Mr. Thomas Theodore as Clerk to the Select Board
To nominate Mr. Thomas Theodore as Clerk to the Select Board
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Connolly to nominate Mr, Thomas Theodore as Clerk to the Select Board, seconded by Mr. M. Loughran Roll Call, 5-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr.T. Theodore = Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Loughran)
Open the Public Hearing
To open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Theodore to open the Public Hearing, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call, 5-0 Mr.C, Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. T. Theodore = Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Theodore to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call, 5-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms, L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran = Affirmative Mr. J. Theodore Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Petition from Verizon New England and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource to relocate (1) jointly owned pole, on Everett Street
The Board approve the Petition from Verizon New England and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource to relocate (1) jointly owned pole, on Everett Street
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Theodore, that the Board approve the Petition from Verizon New England and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource to relocate (1) jointly owned pole, on Everett Street, seconded by Mr. C. Connally Roll Call, 5-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr.T. Theodore = Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Adopt the plan entitled, “TOWN OF CANTON, REOPENING PLAN, SPRING 2021”
The Board adopt the plan entitled, “TOWN OF CANTON, REOPENING PLAN, SPRING 2021”
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Theodore, that the Board adopt the plan entitled, “TOWN OF CANTON, REOPENING PLAN, SPRING 2021”, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call, 5-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran = Affirmative Mr.T. Theodore = Affirmative Mr. J. Connoily Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve a 3 year Trash Collection and Disposal and Recycling pick up and delivery contract between the Town of Canton and Republic Services as outlined in a proposal dated March 9, 2021 (with cart...
The Board approve a 3 year Trash Collection and Disposal and Recycling pick up and delivery contract between the Town of Canton and Republic Services as outlined in a proposal dated March 9, 2021 (with cart ownership remaining with the Town at the conclusion of the contract) and a three-year Recycling processing contract with the Town and Waste Management for acceptance, processing and sale of recyclables as outlined in a proposal dated July 1, 2021
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Theodore, that the Board approve a 3 year Trash Collection and Disposal and Recycling pick up and delivery contract between the Town of Canton and Republic Services as outlined in a proposal dated March 9, 2021 (with cart ownership remaining with the Town at the conclusion of the contract) and a three-year Recycling processing contract with the Town and Waste Management for acceptance, processing and sale of recyclables as outlined in a proposal dated July 1, 2021, seconded by Mr. C. Connoily Roll Call, 5-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran = Affirmative Mr. T. Theodore = Affirmative Mr. J. Connoily Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Contract extension for American Earth Products for the Pine Street Facility
The Board approve the Contract extension for American Earth Products for the Pine Street Facility
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Theodore, that the Board approve the Contract extension for American Earth Products for the Pine Street Facility, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call, 5-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr.T. Theodore Affirmative Mr, J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Yard Sale, outside the Tilden House, Pleasant Street on Saturday, May 1, 2021, from 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. with a Rain Date of Saturday, May 8, 2021, and permit fee to be waived
The Board approve the Yard Sale, outside the Tilden House, Pleasant Street on Saturday, May 1, 2021, from 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. with a Rain Date of Saturday, May 8, 2021, and permit fee to be waived
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Theodore, that the Board approve the Yard Sale, outside the Tilden House, Pleasant Street on Saturday, May 1, 2021, from 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. with a Rain Date of Saturday, May 8, 2021, and permit fee to be waived, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call, 5-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran = Affirmative Mr.T. Theodore = Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the use of mitigation funds for Department of Elder and Human Services Van in the amount of $20,000 of which $17000 is for a grant match for a new van with a grant of $60,000 from Tufts...
The Board approve the use of mitigation funds for Department of Elder and Human Services Van in the amount of $20,000 of which $17000 is for a grant match for a new van with a grant of $60,000 from Tufts Health Plan Foundation, and up to $3000 for logo installation, all from mitigation fund 155-Brightview and acceptance of gift therefore
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Theodore, that the Board approve the use of mitigation funds for Department of Elder and Human Services Van in the amount of $20,000 of which $17000 is for a grant match for a new van with a grant of $60,000 from Tufts Health Plan Foundation, and up to $3000 for logo installation, all from mitigation fund 155-Brightview and acceptance of gift therefore, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call, 5-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr.M. Loughran Affirmative Mr.T. Theodore = Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the use of mitigation funds for bike racks at Pau! Revere Heritage Site in the amount of approximately $1652 from the Tax Pledge Account
The Board approve the use of mitigation funds for bike racks at Pau! Revere Heritage Site in the amount of approximately $1652 from the Tax Pledge Account
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Theodore, that the Board approve the use of mitigation funds for bike racks at Pau! Revere Heritage Site in the amount of approximately $1652 from the Tax Pledge Account, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Cail, 5-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran = Affirmative Mr.T. Theodore = Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the contract for landscaping at PRHS and award it to Park Landscape and Construction of Hyde Park, MA in the amount of $22,000
The Board approve the contract for landscaping at PRHS and award it to Park Landscape and Construction of Hyde Park, MA in the amount of $22,000
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but the roll call reads: Christopher J. Connolly yes, Lisa R. Lopez yes, Michael C. Loughran yes, John J. Connolly yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Theodore, that the Board approve the contract for landscaping at PRHS and award it to Park Landscape and Construction of Hyde Park, MA in the amount of $22,000, seconded by Mr. C, Connolly Roll Call, 5-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr.M. Loughran Affirmative Mr.7.Theodore = Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Patricia McDermott as Community Club Representative to the Pequitside Task Force
The Board appoint Patricia McDermott as Community Club Representative to the Pequitside Task Force
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Theadore that the Board appoint Patricia McDermott as Community Club Representative to the Pequitside Task Force, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call, 5-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr.M. Loughran = Affirmative Mr.T. Theodore Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Bruce Beckham, Steve Schotenfield, Holly Rose as Members to Revere and Son Heritage Trust Corporation
The Board appoint Bruce Beckham, Steve Schotenfield, Holly Rose as Members to Revere and Son Heritage Trust Corporation
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but the roll call reads: Christopher J. Connolly yes, Lisa R. Lopez yes, Michael C. Loughran yes, John J. Connolly yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Ms. Lopez that the Board appoint Bruce Beckham, Steve Schotenfield, Holly Rose as Members to Revere and Son Heritage Trust Corporation, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call, 5-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. 7. Theodore = Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Lopez, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Authorize the DPW to do the required trenching work for the electrical service and water service back to the Tilden House
The Board authorize the DPW to do the required trenching work for the electrical service and water service back to the Tilden House
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Theodore, that the Board authorize the DPW to do the required trenching work for the electrical service and water service back to the Tilden House, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call, 5-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran = Affirmative Mr.T. Theodore = Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, 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 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 minutes give the count as 5-0, but the roll call reads: Christopher J. Connolly yes, Lisa R. Lopez yes, Michael C. Loughran yes, John J. Connolly yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Theodore, 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 $18750 from Outfront Media, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Cail, 5-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran = Affirmative Mr. 7. Theodore = Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Make Town Administrator the final answer on any water and sewer abatements
To make Town Administrator the final answer on any water and sewer abatements
The minutes give the count as 4-1, but the roll call reads: Christopher J. Connolly yes, Lisa R. Lopez yes, Michael C. Loughran yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Theodore to make Town Administrator the final answer on any water and sewer abatements, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call, 4-1 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran = Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $1500.00
The Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $1500.00
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Theodore that the Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $1500.00, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call, 5-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr.T. Theodore = Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, 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. Theodore that the Board approve the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roil Call, 5-0 Mr.C, Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. T. Theodore Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of March 2, 2021
The Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of March 2, 2021
Yes: Christopher J. Connolly, John J. Connolly, Lopez, LoughranAbstained: Theodore
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Theodore that the Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of March 2, 2021, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call, 4-0-1 Mr.C. Connolly = Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran = Affirmative Mr. T. Theodore Abstain Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Go to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (AFSCME, Fire); if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating and...
To go to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (AFSCME, Fire); 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. Theodore to go to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (AFSCME, Fire); 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, 5-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M, Loughran = Affirmative Mr. T. Theodore = Affirmative Mr, J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Adjourn at 6:53 PM
To adjourn at 6:53 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Theodore to adjourn at 6:53 PM, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call, 5-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran = Affirmative Mr.T. Theodore — Affirmative Mr, J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, 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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