MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
April 27, 2021
15 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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
Approve the dissolution of the Open Space Committee for the Paul Revere Heritage Site, at the request of the Paul Revere Heritage Commission
The Board approve the dissolution of the Open Space Committee for the Paul Revere Heritage Site, at the request of the Paul Revere Heritage Commission
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Theodore that the Board approve the dissolution of the Open Space Committee for the Paul Revere Heritage Site, at the request of the Paul Revere Heritage Commission, 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 a one day entertainment application for Canton Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee for an event to be held June 19, 2021 from 1 PM-3 PM on the Patio at Northern Spy Restaurant
The Board approve a one day entertainment application for Canton Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee for an event to be held June 19, 2021 from 1 PM-3 PM on the Patio at Northern Spy Restaurant
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Theodore that the Board approve a one day entertainment application for Canton Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee for an event to be held June 19, 2021 from 1 PM-3 PM on the Patio at Northern Spy Restaurant seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roil 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 request for a waiver of
The Board approve the request for a waiver of
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Theadore, that the Board approve the request for a waiver of inspection fees for the Brookwood Community Farm, 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)
Approve the Resolution and Letter to County Commissioners regarding: ARP funds, as presented
The Board approve the Resolution and Letter to County Commissioners regarding: ARP funds, as presented
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Theodore that the Board approve the Resolution and Letter to County Commissioners regarding: ARP funds, as presented, 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 $31,250 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 $31,250 from Outfront Media
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 $31,250 from Outfront Media, 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)
Authorize from the Outfront Media $31,250 donation: that $25,000 be deposited to the Traffic Mitigation Fund and $6250 be deposited to the gift fund
The Board Authorize from the Outfront Media $31,250 donation: that $25,000 be deposited to the Traffic Mitigation Fund and $6250 be deposited to the gift fund
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Theodore that the Board Authorize from the Outfront Media $31,250 donation: that $25,000 be deposited to the Traffic Mitigation Fund and $6250 be deposited to the gift fund, 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 $75.00 from Joan Larson 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 $75.00 from Joan Larson to the Fire Department
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 $75.00 from Joan Larson to the Fire Department, 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)
Re-appoint the members of the Boards and Committees as presented
The Board re-appoint the members of the Boards and Committees as presented
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Theodore, that the Board re-appoint the members of the Boards and Committees as presented, 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)
Appoint Michael Gobbi and Lucas Hartfiel as DPW Season Summer Help
The Board appoint Michael Gobbi and Lucas Hartfiel as DPW Season Summer Help
The minutes name Mark J. Porter as the mover, but this member is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board appoint Michael Gobbi and Lucas Hartfiel as DPW Season Summer Help, 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 William Ferrara as Conservation Maintenance Summer help
The Board appoint William Ferrara as Conservation Maintenance Summer help
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Theodore that the Board appoint William Ferrara as Conservation Maintenance Summer help, 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)
Suspend regulations of Administrative Code with respect to policy adoption
The Board suspend regulations of Administrative Code with respect to policy adoption
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Theodore, that the Board suspend regulations of Administrative Code with respect to policy adoption 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)
Confirm the proposed changes to the Abatement Policy as presented and outlined in the memo from the Town Administrator dated April 20, 2021
The Board confirm the proposed changes to the Abatement Policy as presented and outlined in the memo from the Town Administrator dated April 20, 2021
Yes: Christopher J. Connolly, Lopez, Loughran, TheodoreNo: John J. Connolly
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Theodore, that the Board confirm the proposed changes to the Abatement Policy as presented and outlined in the memo from the Town Administrator dated April 20, 2021, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call, 4-1 Mr. C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms, L. Lopez Affirmative Mr, M. Loughran = Affirmative Mr. T. Theodore = Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Opposed.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Minutes of the Select Board Meetings of March 16, 2021 and March 30, 2021
The Board approve the Minutes of the Select Board Meetings of March 16, 2021 and March 30, 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 of the Select Board Meetings of March 16, 2021 and March 30, 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 = Abstained Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Go to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining/potential litigation (AFSCME); to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (AEA, Fire, Personal...
To go to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining/potential litigation (AFSCME); to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (AEA, Fire, Personal Service Contracts); to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate (Billboard); 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/potential litigation (AFSCME); to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (AEA, Fire, Personal Service Contracts); to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate (Billboard); 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 6:15 PM
To adjourn at 6:15 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Theodore to adjourn at 6:15 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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