MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
May 11, 2021
25 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michael C. Loughran, Lisa R. Lopez, Christopher J. Connolly, John J. Connolly
Absent: Thomas W. Theodore
During the meeting:
- It was noted that Clerk Thomas Theodore was not in attendance. Member Chris Connolly will act as
Every vote, in order
Open the Public Hearing
To open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Connolly to open the Public Hearing, seconded by Mr. M. Loughran Roll Cali, 4-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran = Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Loughran)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Connolly to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Mr. M. Loughran Roll Call, 4-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Loughran)
Approve the application for a Change of Officer and Ownership Interest for Concert Blue Hil! Bevco, LLC dba Blue Hill Country Club, 23 Pecunit St
The Board approve the application for a Change of Officer and Ownership Interest for Concert Blue Hil! Bevco, LLC dba Blue Hill Country Club, 23 Pecunit St
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Connolly that the Board approve the application for a Change of Officer and Ownership Interest for Concert Blue Hil! Bevco, LLC dba Blue Hill Country Club, 23 Pecunit St. Canton, MA 02021, seconded by Mr. M. Loughran Roll Call, 4-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran = Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Loughran)
Approve the past selection process as outlined by the Finance Director
The Board approve the past selection process as outlined by the Finance Director
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Connolly, that the Board approve the past selection process as outlined by the Finance Director, seconded by Mr. M. Loughran. Roll Call, 4-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Loughran)
Support the Thorndike Development minor modification before the Zoning Board of Appeals
The Board support the Thorndike Development minor modification before the Zoning Board of Appeals
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Connolly that the Board support the Thorndike Development minor modification before the Zoning Board of Appeals, seconded by Mr. M. Loughran Roll Call, 4-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran = Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Loughran)
Approve the Select Board Schedule July 2021- December 2021
The Board approve the Select Board Schedule July 2021- December 2021
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Connolly that the Board approve the Select Board Schedule July 2021- December 2021, seconded by Mr. M. Loughran Roll Call, 4-0 Mr. C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran = Affirmative Mr. J, Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Loughran)
Approve: use of $250 of Tax Pledge mitigation funds for Revere and Sons Trust for Admin Assistant position
The Board Approve: use of $250 of Tax Pledge mitigation funds for Revere and Sons Trust for Admin Assistant position
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Connolly, that the Board Approve: use of $250 of Tax Pledge mitigation funds for Revere and Sons Trust for Admin Assistant position, seconded by Mr. M. Loughran Roll Call, 4-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran = Affirmative Mr, J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Loughran)
Approve: use of Tax Pledge mitigation ($25,000) for vestibule and ($19,500) Audio Visual for PRHS museum, pending Town Counsel approval of funding methodology
The Board approve: use of Tax Pledge mitigation ($25,000) for vestibule and ($19,500) Audio Visual for PRHS museum, pending Town Counsel approval of funding methodology
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Connolly that the Board approve: use of Tax Pledge mitigation ($25,000) for vestibule and ($19,500) Audio Visual for PRHS museum, pending Town Counsel approval of funding methodology, seconded by Mr. M. Loughran Roll Call, 4-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran = Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Loughran)
Approve: RAM plan review of the next phase of environmental review of the PRHS
The Board Approve: RAM plan review of the next phase of environmental review of the PRHS
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Connolly that the Board Approve: RAM plan review of the next phase of environmental review of the PRHS, seconded by Mr. M. Loughran Roll Cail, 4-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran = Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Loughran)
Approve a Certificate in recognition of 75th year of India's Independence for the India Association of Greater Boston, date can be anytime from Aug. 1-August 15)
The Board Approve a Certificate in recognition of 75th year of India's Independence for the India Association of Greater Boston, date can be anytime from Aug. 1-August 15)
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Connolly that the Board Approve a Certificate in recognition of 75th year of India's Independence for the India Association of Greater Boston, date can be anytime from Aug. 1-August 15), seconded by Mr. M. Loughran Roll Call, 4-0 Mr. C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran — Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Loughran)
Approve: the SERSG Awards for Office Supplies for FY22&23 and Paper for FY22
The Board approve: the SERSG Awards for Office Supplies for FY22&23 and Paper for FY22
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Connolly, that the Board approve: the SERSG Awards for Office Supplies for FY22&23 and Paper for FY22, seconded by Mr. M. Loughran Roll Call, 4-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran = Affirmative Mr, J, Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Loughran)
Approve: Rebate for water hydrant connection
To approve: Rebate for water hydrant connection
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Connolly, to approve: Rebate for water hydrant connection, seconded by Mr. M. Loughran Roll Cali, 4-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms, L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr, J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Loughran)
Approve a Proclamation, Mr. M. Loughran
To approve a Proclamation, Mr. M. Loughran
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Connolly, to approve a Proclamation, Mr, M. Loughran Roll Call, 4-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms, L. Lopez Affirmative Mr.M. Loughran = Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Gerald Sullivan and Cameron Connor as DPW Summer Workers, Mr. M. Loughran
The Board appoint Gerald Sullivan and Cameron Connor as DPW Summer Workers, Mr. M. Loughran
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Connolly, that the Board appoint Gerald Sullivan and Cameron Connor as DPW Summer Workers, Mr. M. Loughran Roll Call, 4-0.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Parks and Recreation Season Summer Help, as presented by the Human Resource Director
The Board appoint Parks and Recreation Season Summer Help, as presented by the Human Resource Director
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Connolly, that the Board appoint Parks and Recreation Season Summer Help, as presented by the Human Resource Director, seconded by Mr. M. Loughran Roll Call, 4-0.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Loughran)
Appoint Thomas Theodore as the Select Board Representative to the Traffic Committee and Pequitside Task Force
The Board appoint Thomas Theodore as the Select Board Representative to the Traffic Committee and Pequitside Task Force
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Connolly, that the Board appoint Thomas Theodore as the Select Board Representative to the Traffic Committee and Pequitside Task Force, seconded by Mr. M. Loughran Roll Call, 4-0.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Loughran)
Appoint Deborah Stein ~ Sharp_as the Walk, Bike and Hike Representative to the Pequitside Task Force
The Board appoint Deborah Stein ~ Sharp_as the Walk, Bike and Hike Representative to the Pequitside Task Force
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but the roll call reads: John J. Connolly yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C, Connolly that the Board appoint Deborah Stein ~ Sharp_as the Walk, Bike and Hike Representative to the Pequitside Task Force, seconded by Mr. M. Loughran Roll Call, 4-0 Mir. C. Connolly Ms. L. Lopez Mr. M. Loughran Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Loughran)
Appoint: the School Committee representatives as follows: Kendall O’Halloran to Canton Community Preservation Committee (CCPC); Nicola Gallagher to the Paul Revere Heritage Commission (PRHC);...
The Board Appoint: the School Committee representatives as follows: Kendall O’Halloran to Canton Community Preservation Committee (CCPC); Nicola Gallagher to the Paul Revere Heritage Commission (PRHC); Nichola Gallagher to Canton Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (CDEI)
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Connolly, that the Board Appoint: the School Committee representatives as follows: Kendall O’Halloran to Canton Community Preservation Committee (CCPC); Nicola Gallagher to the Paul Revere Heritage Commission (PRHC); Nichola Gallagher to Canton Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (CDEI), seconded by Mr. M. Loughran Roll Call, 4-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connoily Affirmative.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Loughran)
Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the gifts for the following departments from a Former Finance Committee Member
The Board Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the gifts for the following departments from a Former Finance Committee Member
The roll call lists a member twice. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Connolly, that the Board Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the gifts for the following departments from a Former Finance Committee Member Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee- $300.00 CAASA - $300.00 Paul Revere Heritage - $300.00 Department for Elder and Human Services-$1,000.00 Canton Public Library-$1,000.00 Canton Veterans - $1,000.00 Canton Park & Recreation - $1,000.00 Canton Fire Department - $1,000.00 Canton Police Department - $1,000.00 seconded by Mr. M. Loughran Roll Call, 4-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran = Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative | move 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 $260.00 from The Ponkapoag Civic Association to the Fire Department, seconded by Mr, M. Loughran Roll Call, 4-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Loughran)
Approve: Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds
The Board Approve: Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Connolly that the Board Approve: Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds, seconded by Mr. M. Loughran Roll Call, 4-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran = Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Loughran)
Approve: Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $2175.00
The Board Approve: Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $2175.00
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Connolly that the Board Approve: Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $2175.00, seconded by Mr, M. Loughran Roll Call, 4-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran = Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Loughran)
Approve: Water and Sewer Commitment Final Bills $20,353.36
The Board Approve: Water and Sewer Commitment Final Bills $20,353.36
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Connolly that the Board Approve: Water and Sewer Commitment Final Bills $20,353.36, seconded by Mr. M. Loughran Roll Call, 4-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran = Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Loughran)
Approve: Water and Sewer Commitment Residential $2,948,689.29
The Board Approve: Water and Sewer Commitment Residential $2,948,689.29
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Connolly that the Board Approve: Water and Sewer Commitment Residential $2,948,689.29, seconded by Mr. M. Loughran Rol! Call, 4-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran = Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Loughran)
Go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (AEA, Fire, Personal Service Contracts, Town Administrator); to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value...
To go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (AEA, Fire, Personal Service Contracts, Town Administrator); to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate (100 Everendon); to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate (Cell Tower, Rte 24 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. C. Connolly to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (AEA, Fire, Personal Service Contracts, Town Administrator); to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate (100 Everendon); to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate (Cell Tower, Rte 24 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. M. Loughran Roll Call, 4-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr, M. Loughran = Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Loughran)
Adjourn the meeting at 7:18 PM
To adjourn the meeting at 7:18 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C, Connolly to adjourn the meeting at 7:18 PM, seconded by Mr. M. Loughran Roll Call, 4-0 Mr.C. Connolly — Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr, M. Loughran = Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Loughran)
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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