MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
December 21, 2021
27 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, John J. Connolly
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Go to Executive Session at 5:31 PM to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Opioid Class Action Suit); to conduct collective bargaining sessions (review of latest Fire Union offer) if the...
To go to Executive Session at 5:31 PM to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Opioid Class Action Suit); to conduct collective bargaining sessions (review of latest Fire Union offer) if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body
From the minutes
“Motion was made to go to Executive Session at 5:31 PM to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Opioid Class Action Suit); to conduct collective bargaining sessions (review of latest Fire Union offer) if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly, the Chair declares. Roll Call, 5-0 Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L, Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. T. Theodore Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Recess Executive Session at 5:59 PM and go to Open Session and adjourn to Executive Session at approximately 7:05 PM
Recess Executive Session at 5:59 PM and go to Open Session and adjourn to Executive Session at approximately 7:05 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made recess Executive Session at 5:59 PM and go to Open Session and adjourn to Executive Session at approximately 7:05 PM Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Do award the contract for a Housing Production Plan to JM Goldson in the amount of $48,800.00
The Board do award the contract for a Housing Production Plan to JM Goldson in the amount of $48,800.00
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board do award the contract for a Housing Production Plan to JM Goldson in the amount of $48,800.00 Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Renewals of Liquor Licenses, Entertainment Permits, Amusement Permits and Sunday Entertainment and Amusement Permits for the year 2022, as recommended by the Licensing Agent,...
The Board vote to approve the Renewals of Liquor Licenses, Entertainment Permits, Amusement Permits and Sunday Entertainment and Amusement Permits for the year 2022, as recommended by the Licensing Agent, contingent upon payment of any outstanding taxes or fees owed to the Town of Canton
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board vote to approve the Renewals of Liquor Licenses, Entertainment Permits, Amusement Permits and Sunday Entertainment and Amusement Permits for the year 2022, as recommended by the Licensing Agent, contingent upon payment of any outstanding taxes or fees owed to the Town of Canton Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve: Finance Director’s personal service contract
The Board Approve: Finance Director’s personal service contract
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve: Finance Director’s personal service contract Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve: Rate changes for Election Workers
The Board Approve: Rate changes for Election Workers
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve: Rate changes for Election Workers Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve AFSCME Side Letter — Parks and Recreation, relative to the loss of vacation time
The Board Approve AFSCME Side Letter — Parks and Recreation, relative to the loss of vacation time
Yes: Christopher J. Connolly, John J. Connolly, Lopez, TheodoreAbstained: Loughran
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve AFSCME Side Letter — Parks and Recreation, relative to the loss of vacation time Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0-1 (Mr. Loughran abstain).” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve AFSCME Side Letter - Canton Public Library relative to having January 1, 2022 off
The Board Approve AFSCME Side Letter - Canton Public Library relative to having January 1, 2022 off
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve AFSCME Side Letter - Canton Public Library relative to having January 1, 2022 off Motion: Mr. T, Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve: change order in the amount of $9372.47 for copper pipe, and to address utility conflicts associated with the Earl Newhouse Waterfront project and request for use of mitigation therefore...
The Board Approve: change order in the amount of $9372.47 for copper pipe, and to address utility conflicts associated with the Earl Newhouse Waterfront project and request for use of mitigation therefore from the Tax Pledge account
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve: change order in the amount of $9372.47 for copper pipe, and to address utility conflicts associated with the Earl Newhouse Waterfront project and request for use of mitigation therefore from the Tax Pledge account. Motion: Mr. T, Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve: Housing Choice Grant in the amount of $250,000.00 for design of Neponset Street improvements from Chapman St. to Washington St. and designate the Town Administrator as signatory to the...
The Board Approve: Housing Choice Grant in the amount of $250,000.00 for design of Neponset Street improvements from Chapman St. to Washington St. and designate the Town Administrator as signatory to the contract
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve: Housing Choice Grant in the amount of $250,000.00 for design of Neponset Street improvements from Chapman St. to Washington St. and designate the Town Administrator as signatory to the contract Motion: Mr. T, Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve: Southeastern Regional Services Group DPW SERVICES AWARDS 2/1/22-1/31/23
The Board approve: Southeastern Regional Services Group DPW SERVICES AWARDS 2/1/22-1/31/23
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve: Southeastern Regional Services Group DPW SERVICES AWARDS 2/1/22-1/31/23 Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint: Mr. Thomas Theodore as Select Board member for interviewing committee for Parks and Recreation Director
The Board Appoint: Mr. Thomas Theodore as Select Board member for interviewing committee for Parks and Recreation Director
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Appoint: Mr. Thomas Theodore as Select Board member for interviewing committee for Parks and Recreation Director Motion: Mr. M, Loughran Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Margaret Mead and John E. Kokot as Election Workers
The Board appoint Margaret Mead and John E. Kokot as Election Workers
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint Margaret Mead and John E. Kokot as Election Workers Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Kristian Merenda as Schoo! Committee Representative to the Building Renovation Committee
The Board appoint Kristian Merenda as Schoo! Committee Representative to the Building Renovation Committee
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint Kristian Merenda as Schoo! Committee Representative to the Building Renovation Committee Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Richard F. Kulas as Council on Aging Member
The Board appoint Richard F. Kulas as Council on Aging Member
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint Richard F. Kulas as Council on Aging Member 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 § 53A the following donations to the Fire Department; $1000 from Pulse Systems; $1000 from Chestnut...
The Board Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donations to the Fire Department; $1000 from Pulse Systems; $1000 from Chestnut Hill Realty; $6800 from Frank R. and Elizabeth Simoni Foundation; $25.00 from Marjorie Weiner; $100 from Anita Wassersug
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 following donations to the Fire Department; $1000 from Pulse Systems; $1000 from Chestnut Hill Realty; $6800 from Frank R. and Elizabeth Simoni Foundation; $25.00 from Marjorie Weiner; $100 from Anita Wassersug 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 § 53A the donation of $2000 to the Canton Public Library from the Frank R. and Elizabeth Simoni...
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 $2000 to the Canton Public Library from the Frank R. and Elizabeth Simoni Foundation
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 $2000 to the Canton Public Library from the Frank R. and Elizabeth Simoni Foundation 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 § 53A the donation of $1000 to the Police Department from Pulse Systems
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 $1000 to the Police Department from Pulse Systems
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 $1000 to the Police Department from Pulse Systems Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Designate: Black Earth Compost_as the Town’s Curbside Composting Preferred Vendor
The Board Designate: Black Earth Compost_as the Town’s Curbside Composting Preferred Vendor
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Designate: Black Earth Compost_as the Town’s Curbside Composting Preferred Vendor Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Tristan Cahill as Library Custodian
The Board appoint Tristan Cahill as Library Custodian
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint Tristan Cahill as Library Custodian Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Mary Lou Sullivan as temporary part-time Program Coordinator for the Department of Elder and Human Services
The Board appoint Mary Lou Sullivan as temporary part-time Program Coordinator for the Department of Elder and Human Services
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint Mary Lou Sullivan as temporary part-time Program Coordinator for the Department of Elder and Human Services Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Payton McDonough, Regan McDonough, Brenna French as Skate Guards for the Parks and Recreation Department
The Board appoint Payton McDonough, Regan McDonough, Brenna French as Skate Guards for the Parks and Recreation Department
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint Payton McDonough, Regan McDonough, Brenna French as Skate Guards for the Parks and Recreation Department Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve: Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $2800
The Board Approve: Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $2800
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve: Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $2800 Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve: Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deed
The Board Approve: Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deed
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve: Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deed Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve: Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of October 26, 2021
The Board Approve: Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of October 26, 2021
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve: Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of October 26, 2021 Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C, Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Resume Executive Session at 7:24 PM to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, (1860 Washington Street); if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental...
To resume Executive Session at 7:24 PM to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, (1860 Washington Street); 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 resume Executive Session at 7:24 PM to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, (1860 Washington Street); 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 Roll Call, 5-0 Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. T. Theodore Affirmative Mr, M. Loughran Affirmative.” (second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Adjourn at 7:24 PM
To adjourn at 7:24 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn at 7:24 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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