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Canton Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

October 12, 2021

20 recorded votes, 0 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

Appoint the following as temporary employees to the Library Staff, Ashley Perry, to the position of Full Time Temporary Young Adult Librarian and Samantha Gradwohl, to the position of Full Time...

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board appoint the following as temporary employees to the Library Staff, Ashley Perry, to the position of Full Time Temporary Young Adult Librarian and Samantha Gradwohl, to the position of Full Time Temporary Children’s Library Associate

From the minutes

“Motion was.made that the Board appoint the following as temporary employees to the Library Staff, Ashley Perry, to the position of Full Time Temporary Young Adult Librarian and Samantha Gradwohl, to the position of Full Time Temporary Children’s Library Associate. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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Appropriate $10,000 from mitigation, for the Kenney Street intersection for crossing signal lights and road signage, along with review by Town Engineer, that this area warrants standards of Manual...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board appropriate $10,000 from mitigation, for the Kenney Street intersection for crossing signal lights and road signage, along with review by Town Engineer, that this area warrants standards of Manual Uniform Traffic Control Devices

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board appropriate $10,000 from mitigation, for the Kenney Street intersection for crossing signal lights and road signage, along with review by Town Engineer, that this area warrants standards of Manual Uniform Traffic Control Devices Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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Approve the Special Town Meeting Warrant and execute same _

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board Approve the Special Town Meeting Warrant and execute same _

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board Approve the Special Town Meeting Warrant and execute same _ Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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Approve the Application to Obtain a Special License to serve Wine and Malt, at a one day event to be held at The Bradley Estates, 2468 B Washington Street on October 21, 2021, from 4:00 PM-7:00 pm...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board Approve the Application to Obtain a Special License to serve Wine and Malt, at a one day event to be held at The Bradley Estates, 2468 B Washington Street on October 21, 2021, from 4:00 PM-7:00 pm contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief approval

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board Approve the Application to Obtain a Special License to serve Wine and Malt, at a one day event to be held at The Bradley Estates, 2468 B Washington Street on October 21, 2021, from 4:00 PM-7:00 pm contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief approval. Motion Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the Application to Obtain a Special License to serve Wine and Malt, at a one day event to be held at The Bradley Estates, 2468 B Washington Street on October 31, 2021, from 11:00 AM-4:00...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board Approve the Application to Obtain a Special License to serve Wine and Malt, at a one day event to be held at The Bradley Estates, 2468 B Washington Street on October 31, 2021, from 11:00 AM-4:00 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief approval

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board Approve the Application to Obtain a Special License to serve Wine and Malt, at a one day event to be held at The Bradley Estates, 2468 B Washington Street on October 31, 2021, from 11:00 AM-4:00 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief approval Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the Application to Obtain a (Special) License to Serve All Alcohol at a One-Day Event for Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue Hill River Road to be held on November 20, 2021 from 6:00 PM...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board Approve the Application to Obtain a (Special) License to Serve All Alcohol at a One-Day Event for Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue Hill River Road to be held on November 20, 2021 from 6:00 PM until November 21, 2021 at 12:30 am contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief approval

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board Approve the Application to Obtain a (Special) License to Serve All Alcohol at a One-Day Event for Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue Hill River Road to be held on November 20, 2021 from 6:00 PM until November 21, 2021 at 12:30 am contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief approval. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the Application to obtain a special license to serve alcoholic beverages at Twenty Four one-day events for Winterlights at Bradley Estates-for 2021 at 24688 Washington St. to be held on...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board Approve the Application to obtain a special license to serve alcoholic beverages at Twenty Four one-day events for Winterlights at Bradley Estates-for 2021 at 24688 Washington St. to be held on November 20, 2021, November 26, 2021, November 27, 2021, November 28, 2021, December 1, 2021, December 2, 2021, December 3, 2021, December 4, 2021, December 5, 2021, December 8, 2021, December 9, 2021, December 10, 2021, December 11, 2021, December 12, 2021, December 15, 2021, December 16, 2021, December 17, 2021, December 18, 2021, December 19, 2021, December 23, 2021, December 26, 2021, December 29, 2021, December 30, 2021, December 31, 2021 from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board Approve the Application to obtain a special license to serve alcoholic beverages at Twenty Four one-day events for Winterlights at Bradley Estates-for 2021 at 24688 Washington St. to be held on November 20, 2021, November 26, 2021, November 27, 2021, November 28, 2021, December 1, 2021, December 2, 2021, December 3, 2021, December 4, 2021, December 5, 2021, December 8, 2021, December 9, 2021, December 10, 2021, December 11, 2021, December 12, 2021, December 15, 2021, December 16, 2021, December 17, 2021, December 18, 2021, December 19, 2021, December 23, 2021, December 26, 2021, December 29, 2021, December 30, 2021, December 31, 2021 from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Application to obtain a special license to serve alcoholic beverages at seven one-day events for Winterlights at Bradley Estates-for 2022 at 2468B Washington St. to be held on January...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board Approve the Application to obtain a special license to serve alcoholic beverages at seven one-day events for Winterlights at Bradley Estates-for 2022 at 2468B Washington St. to be held on January 1, 2022, January 2, 2022, January 5, 2022, January 6, 2022, January 7, 2022, January 8, 2022, January 9, 2022 from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board Approve the Application to obtain a special license to serve alcoholic beverages at seven one-day events for Winterlights at Bradley Estates-for 2022 at 2468B Washington St. to be held on January 1, 2022, January 2, 2022, January 5, 2022, January 6, 2022, January 7, 2022, January 8, 2022, January 9, 2022 from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Request for Carnival to be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, One Blue Hill River Road for October 15, 2021, 6:00PM-10:00 PM; October 16, 2021, 1:00PM - 10:00 PM; October 17, 2021 1:00...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board Approve the Request for Carnival to be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, One Blue Hill River Road for October 15, 2021, 6:00PM-10:00 PM; October 16, 2021, 1:00PM - 10:00 PM; October 17, 2021 1:00 PM-8:00 PN; contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Chief Approval

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board Approve the Request for Carnival to be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, One Blue Hill River Road for October 15, 2021, 6:00PM-10:00 PM; October 16, 2021, 1:00PM - 10:00 PM; October 17, 2021 1:00 PM-8:00 PN; contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Chief Approval Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Request to hold a Block Party the corner of Messinger/ Dunbar Streets to the corner of Messinger/Bailey Street on October 31, 2021 from 2:00 PM-4:00 PM contingent upon Fire and Police...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve the Request to hold a Block Party the corner of Messinger/ Dunbar Streets to the corner of Messinger/Bailey Street on October 31, 2021 from 2:00 PM-4:00 PM contingent upon Fire and Police approval

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board approve the Request to hold a Block Party the corner of Messinger/ Dunbar Streets to the corner of Messinger/Bailey Street on October 31, 2021 from 2:00 PM-4:00 PM contingent upon Fire and Police approval Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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Approve: Request to hold a Block Party at the Circle on Walnut Knoll on October 23, 2021 from 1:00 PM-6:00 PM (rain date November 6, 2021, 1:00 PM-6:00 PM} contingent upon Fire and Police approval

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board Approve: Request to hold a Block Party at the Circle on Walnut Knoll on October 23, 2021 from 1:00 PM-6:00 PM (rain date November 6, 2021, 1:00 PM-6:00 PM} contingent upon Fire and Police approval

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board Approve: Request to hold a Block Party at the Circle on Walnut Knoll on October 23, 2021 from 1:00 PM-6:00 PM (rain date November 6, 2021, 1:00 PM-6:00 PM} contingent upon Fire and Police approval Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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Appoint Gene Manning as the Member of Economic Development Committee Representative to the Permit Advisory Committee

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board Appoint Gene Manning as the Member of Economic Development Committee Representative to the Permit Advisory Committee

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board Appoint Gene Manning as the Member of Economic Development Committee Representative to the Permit Advisory Committee Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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Appoint Cindy Thomas as a Member to the Cultural Council

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board Appoint Cindy Thomas as a Member to the Cultural Council

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board Appoint Cindy Thomas as a Member to the Cultural Council Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Authorize the request to acquire the annual “Box” license for $900 and for this to be funded from Revolving Fund 142, the Paul Revere Heritage Site Rolling Mill and Open Space Fund

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board Authorize the request to acquire the annual “Box” license for $900 and for this to be funded from Revolving Fund 142, the Paul Revere Heritage Site Rolling Mill and Open Space Fund

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board Authorize the request to acquire the annual “Box” license for $900 and for this to be funded from Revolving Fund 142, the Paul Revere Heritage Site Rolling Mill and Open Space Fund Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C, Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A: the donation of $50,000 from Outfront Media-$18,750 for Shawmut Billboard and $31,250 for...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 $50,000 from Outfront Media-$18,750 for Shawmut Billboard and $31,250 for 93/95 Billboard

From the minutes

“Motion was made 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 $50,000 from Outfront Media-$18,750 for Shawmut Billboard and $31,250 for 93/95 Billboard Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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Approve: Minutes from the Select Board Meetings held on September 28, 2021

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board Approve: Minutes from the Select Board Meetings held on September 28, 2021

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board Approve: Minutes from the Select Board Meetings held on September 28, 2021 Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr, C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve and not release the Minutes from Executive Sessions held on September 29, 2020, June 8, 2021, March 16, 2021, April 27, 2021, June 9, 2020, November 19, 2019, November 12, 2019

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board Approve and not release the Minutes from Executive Sessions held on September 29, 2020, June 8, 2021, March 16, 2021, April 27, 2021, June 9, 2020, November 19, 2019, November 12, 2019

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board Approve and not release the Minutes from Executive Sessions held on September 29, 2020, June 8, 2021, March 16, 2021, April 27, 2021, June 9, 2020, November 19, 2019, November 12, 2019 Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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Approve and partially release the Minutes from Executive Sessions heid on February 2, 2021, May 11, 2021, January 12, 2021, October 13, 2020

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board Approve and partially release the Minutes from Executive Sessions heid on February 2, 2021, May 11, 2021, January 12, 2021, October 13, 2020

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board Approve and partially release the Minutes from Executive Sessions heid on February 2, 2021, May 11, 2021, January 12, 2021, October 13, 2020 Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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Approve and release the Minutes from Executive Sessions held on April 13, 2021, December 22, 2020, November 24, 2020, November 10, 2020, August 18, 2020, July 21, 2020

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board Approve and release the Minutes from Executive Sessions held on April 13, 2021, December 22, 2020, November 24, 2020, November 10, 2020, August 18, 2020, July 21, 2020

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board Approve and release the Minutes from Executive Sessions held on April 13, 2021, December 22, 2020, November 24, 2020, November 10, 2020, August 18, 2020, July 21, 2020 Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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Adjourn at 6:22 PM

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 6:22 PM

From the minutes

“Motion was made to adjourn at 6:22 PM Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Thomas W. Theod Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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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