MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
November 23, 2021
19 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
Open the Public Hearing
The Board open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board open the Public Hearing Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Close the hearing
The Board close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board close the hearing Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Do adopt a residential factor of .793325 for FY22
The Board do adopt a residential factor of .793325 for FY22
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board do adopt a residential factor of .793325 for FY22. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Accept the Green Communities Report for 2021
The Board accept the Green Communities Report for 2021
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board accept the Green Communities Report for 2021 Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the timeline for the Annual Town Meeting
The Board approve the timeline for the Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the timeline for the Annual Town Meeting Motion: Mr, T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve in person Early Voting for the Special Town Election from December 4 to December 10 at Memorial Hall
The Board approve in person Early Voting for the Special Town Election from December 4 to December 10 at Memorial Hall
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve in person Early Voting for the Special Town Election from December 4 to December 10 at Memorial Hall Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr, C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Common Victualler’s license for Canton Pie Company Inc dba Domino’s 100 Washington St. Suite C
The Board Approve the Common Victualler’s license for Canton Pie Company Inc dba Domino’s 100 Washington St. Suite C
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve the Common Victualler’s license for Canton Pie Company Inc dba Domino’s 100 Washington St. Suite C Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Accept the grant agreement from Mass Clean Water Trust In the amount of $150,000 and authorize Randy Scollins and Mike Trotta to be authorized officers to execute the grant paperwork and commend...
The Board accept the grant agreement from Mass Clean Water Trust In the amount of $150,000 and authorize Randy Scollins and Mike Trotta to be authorized officers to execute the grant paperwork and commend the Public Works and Finance Departments for obtaining this grant
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board accept the grant agreement from Mass Clean Water Trust In the amount of $150,000 and authorize Randy Scollins and Mike Trotta to be authorized officers to execute the grant paperwork and commend the Public Works and Finance Departments for obtaining this grant, Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Allan White for the Temporary Shift Manager/Zamboni Driver for the Parks and Recreation Department
The Board appoint Allan White for the Temporary Shift Manager/Zamboni Driver for the Parks and Recreation Department
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint Allan White for the Temporary Shift Manager/Zamboni Driver for the Parks and Recreation Department Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connoily Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint William Ferrara and Michael Gardner as Parks and Recreation Rink Assistant
The Board appoint William Ferrara and Michael Gardner as Parks and Recreation Rink Assistant
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint William Ferrara and Michael Gardner as Parks and Recreation Rink Assistant Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Tom Birmingham as a Conservation Commission Member
The Board appoint Tom Birmingham as a Conservation Commission Member
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint Tom Birmingham as a Conservation Commission Member Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Melissa Mayer as the Conservation Commission Member to the Community Preservation Committee
The Board appoint Melissa Mayer as the Conservation Commission Member to the Community Preservation Committee
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint Melissa Mayer as the Conservation Commission Member to the Community Preservation Committee Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C, Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Christin Santiago as Pappas Rehab Representative for Reservoir Pond Advisory Board Committee
The Board appoint Christin Santiago as Pappas Rehab Representative for Reservoir Pond Advisory Board Committee
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint Christin Santiago as Pappas Rehab Representative for Reservoir Pond Advisory Board Committee Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
The Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 S. 53A: the donation of $1000 from Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company to the Fire Department
The Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 S. 53A: the donation of $1000 from Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company to the Fire Department
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 S. 53A: the donation of $1000 from Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company to the Fire Department Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (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 S. 53A; the donation of $10.00 from Marianne Barbato and Loretta Maceachern 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 S. 53A; the donation of $10.00 from Marianne Barbato and Loretta Maceachern to the Fire Department
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 S. 53A; the donation of $10.00 from Marianne Barbato and Loretta Maceachern to the Fire Department Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (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 S. 53A: the following donations to the Department of Elder and Human Services
The Board Vote to Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 S. 53A: the following donations to the Department of Elder and Human Services
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Vote to Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 S. 53A: the following donations to the Department of Elder and Human Services Donations in memory of Walter Hardiman Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. O’Malley, Jr. $50.00 Mr. and Mrs. Patrick A. Hart $50.00 Ms. Ann M. McLaughlin $25.00 Kathleen Hart $50.00 Kathleen Skelly $100.00 Christine Derosa $100.00 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Caggiano $50.00 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Carter $50.00 Mr. and Mrs, George Seabrook $20.00 Mr. William Quinn $100.00 lrene Martin $20.00 Gena Lanigan $100.00 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Burke $100.00 Donations in memory of Betty Dolan Kathleen Robbins and Family $50.00 Josephine McCoole $25.00 Mr. and Mrs, William Marston $50.00 Mr. and Mrs, Charles Smith $30.00 Christine McDonnell $50.00 Carol Morris $15.00 Nancy Pendleton $50.00 Ryan P. Sullivan, Lt Col, USAF $320.00 Matthew C. Robbins $100.00 Motion: Mr, T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deed number 2161
The Board approve the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deed number 2161
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deed number 2161 Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Invoke the rule of necessity
To invoke the rule of necessity
From the minutes
“Motion was made to invoke the rule of necessity Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Adjourn at 6:56 PM
To adjourn at 6:56 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn at 6:56 PM Motion: Mr. T, Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connally Vote: 5-0.” (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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