MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
December 7, 2021
14 recorded votes, 1 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
Absent: John J. Connolly
During the meeting:
- The Chair noted that Mr. John Connolly was not in attendance.
Every vote, in order
Approve the EEA Planning Assistance Grant in the amount of $39,500.00 to complete downtown zoning amendments and design guidelines and authorize the Chair to sign the contract therefore
The Board approve the EEA Planning Assistance Grant in the amount of $39,500.00 to complete downtown zoning amendments and design guidelines and authorize the Chair to sign the contract therefore
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the EEA Planning Assistance Grant in the amount of $39,500.00 to complete downtown zoning amendments and design guidelines and authorize the Chair to sign the contract therefore. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr, C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Community Connections — Royall St. Shuttle Grant in the amount of $427,856.00, for FY22-FY26
The Board approve the Community Connections — Royall St. Shuttle Grant in the amount of $427,856.00, for FY22-FY26
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Community Connections — Royall St. Shuttle Grant in the amount of $427,856.00, for FY22-FY26. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Support the wrapping of traffic control boxes
The Board support the wrapping of traffic control boxes
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board support the wrapping of traffic control boxes Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Do support the Fire Department CCPC application for funds to restore the 1925 American LaFrance Engine originally purchased by the Town of Canton in June 1925
The Board do support the Fire Department CCPC application for funds to restore the 1925 American LaFrance Engine originally purchased by the Town of Canton in June 1925
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board do support the Fire Department CCPC application for funds to restore the 1925 American LaFrance Engine originally purchased by the Town of Canton in June 1925 Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Open the Warrant for 2022 Annual Town Meeting for zoning and non- zoning articles effective Thursday, December 16, 2021 and close warrant for zoning and non-zoning articles on Friday, January 7,...
The Board Open the Warrant for 2022 Annual Town Meeting for zoning and non- zoning articles effective Thursday, December 16, 2021 and close warrant for zoning and non-zoning articles on Friday, January 7, 2022 @ 12 noon
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Open the Warrant for 2022 Annual Town Meeting for zoning and non- zoning articles effective Thursday, December 16, 2021 and close warrant for zoning and non-zoning articles on Friday, January 7, 2022 @ 12 noon Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Livery License for HB Sons LLC, 20 Bailey Ct., Apt B, Canton
The Board Approve the Livery License for HB Sons LLC, 20 Bailey Ct., Apt B, Canton
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve the Livery License for HB Sons LLC, 20 Bailey Ct., Apt B, Canton. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve: Renewals of Common Victualler’s Licenses and Class Il & ill Dealer’s Licenses for the year 2022, as listed
The Board Approve: Renewals of Common Victualler’s Licenses and Class Il & ill Dealer’s Licenses for the year 2022, as listed
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve: Renewals of Common Victualler’s Licenses and Class Il & ill Dealer’s Licenses for the year 2022, as listed Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve: Change of Manager to the Ponkapoag Civic Association, 17 Greenbriar Rd, to be Michael Moriarty
The Board Approve: Change of Manager to the Ponkapoag Civic Association, 17 Greenbriar Rd, to be Michael Moriarty
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve: Change of Manager to the Ponkapoag Civic Association, 17 Greenbriar Rd, to be Michael Moriarty Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr, C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve: Change of Manager for Springdale, Inc. dba Springdale’s 489 Bolivar St, Michael Strassman
The Board Approve: Change of Manager for Springdale, Inc. dba Springdale’s 489 Bolivar St, Michael Strassman
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve: Change of Manager for Springdale, Inc. dba Springdale’s 489 Bolivar St, Michael Strassman Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve: Application to sell Christmas Trees and Holiday Greenery Bill Traut at 4 Washington Street
The Board Approve: Application to sell Christmas Trees and Holiday Greenery Bill Traut at 4 Washington Street
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve: Application to sell Christmas Trees and Holiday Greenery Bill Traut at 4 Washington Street Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve: AFSCME Side Memo (Parks and Recreation)
The Board Approve: AFSCME Side Memo (Parks and Recreation)
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve: AFSCME Side Memo (Parks and Recreation), seconded, Chris, 4-0 Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint: Deborah Gallagher as Accounting Specialist - Accounts Payable position
The Board Appoint: Deborah Gallagher as Accounting Specialist - Accounts Payable position
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Appoint: Deborah Gallagher as Accounting Specialist - Accounts Payable position Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connoily Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Go to Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, (1860 Washington Street); to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (PFAS Manufacturer Class Action...
To go to Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, (1860 Washington Street); to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (PFAS Manufacturer Class Action Litigation); to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (ARPA Premium Pay); to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations (Police Contract) if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating or bargaining position of the public body
From the minutes
“Motion was made to go to Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, (1860 Washington Street); to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (PFAS Manufacturer Class Action Litigation); to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (ARPA Premium Pay); to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations (Police Contract) if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating or bargaining position of the public body, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly, the Chair declares. Roll Call, 4-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. T. Theodore Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Adjourn at 7:05 PM
To adjourn at 7:05 PM
The minutes give the vote as 5-0, but 4 members were present (Michael C. Loughran, Lisa R. Lopez, Thomas W. Theodore and Christopher J. Connolly). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn at 7:05 PM Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly 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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