MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
January 11, 2022
27 recorded votes, 1 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 Mr. T. Theodore was not in attendance, and Mr. C. Connolly will be the acting Clerk
Every vote, in order
Approve the traffic management plan sent by Eversource for High, Grand and Neponset Streets, to include jersey barriers will be provided
The Board approve the traffic management plan sent by Eversource for High, Grand and Neponset Streets, to include jersey barriers will be provided
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the traffic management plan sent by Eversource for High, Grand and Neponset Streets, to include jersey barriers will be provided Motion: Mr. C. Connolly Second: Ms. L. Lopez Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Lopez)
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. C. Connolly Second: Ms. L. Lopez Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Lopez)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close the Public Hearing Motion: Mr. C. Connolly Second: Ms. L. Lopez Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Lopez)
Approve the applications for a license to store more than three vehicles at 15 Revolution Way, Canton, MA, made by Canton Copperworks LLC, 8 Pleasant Street Suite A-2, Natick, MA 01760
The Board approve the applications for a license to store more than three vehicles at 15 Revolution Way, Canton, MA, made by Canton Copperworks LLC, 8 Pleasant Street Suite A-2, Natick, MA 01760
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the applications for a license to store more than three vehicles at 15 Revolution Way, Canton, MA, made by Canton Copperworks LLC, 8 Pleasant Street Suite A-2, Natick, MA 01760 Motion: Mr. C. Connolly Second: Ms. L. Lopez Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Lopez)
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. C. Connolly Second. Ms. L. Lopez Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Lopez)
Close the Public Hearing
The Board close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board close the Public Hearing Motion: Mr, C. Connolly Second: Ms. L. Lopez Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Lopez)
Approve the applications to amend licenses to store more than three vehicles at 1 Revolution Way and 200 Revere St, Canton, MA, made by Canton Copperworks Condominium Trust, 8 Pleasant Street...
The Board approve the applications to amend licenses to store more than three vehicles at 1 Revolution Way and 200 Revere St, Canton, MA, made by Canton Copperworks Condominium Trust, 8 Pleasant Street Suite A-2, Natick, MA 01760
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the applications to amend licenses to store more than three vehicles at 1 Revolution Way and 200 Revere St, Canton, MA, made by Canton Copperworks Condominium Trust, 8 Pleasant Street Suite A-2, Natick, MA 01760 Motion: Mr. C. Connolly Second: Ms. L. Lopez Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Lopez)
Renew for 2022 Common Victualler's license for Corfu Corporation dba Canton Center Pizza, 607 Washington St. Canton
The Board Renew for 2022 Common Victualler's license for Corfu Corporation dba Canton Center Pizza, 607 Washington St. Canton
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Renew for 2022 Common Victualler's license for Corfu Corporation dba Canton Center Pizza, 607 Washington St. Canton. Motion: Mr. C. Connolly Second: Ms. L. Lopez Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Lopez)
Refer: Zoning articles as submitted by the Town Planner to the Planning Board
The Board Refer: Zoning articles as submitted by the Town Planner to the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Refer: Zoning articles as submitted by the Town Planner to the Planning Board Motion: Mr. C. Connolly Second: Ms. L. Lopez Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Lopez)
Motion to refer the acceptance of Revolution Way as a public way to the Planning Board for their report
Motion to refer the acceptance of Revolution Way as a public way to the Planning Board for their report
From the minutes
“Motion to refer the acceptance of Revolution Way as a public way to the Planning Board for their report Motion: Mr. C. Connolly Second: Ms. L. Lopez Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Lopez)
Approve: Detective Sergeant Personal Action Form for Michael Lank
The Board Approve: Detective Sergeant Personal Action Form for Michael Lank
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve: Detective Sergeant Personal Action Form for Michael Lank Motion: Mr. C. Connolly Second: Ms. L. Lopez Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Lopez)
Approve: Reference Services Librarian Job description
The Board Approve: Reference Services Librarian Job description
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve: Reference Services Librarian Job description Motion: Mr. C. Connolly Second: Ms. L. Lopez Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Lopez)
Approve: Stormwater Policy and Operation Manager job description
The Board Approve: Stormwater Policy and Operation Manager job description
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve: Stormwater Policy and Operation Manager job description Motion: Mr. C. Connolly Second: Ms. L. Lopez Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Lopez)
Approve: Seasonal workers minimum wage for FY 22 and upon any future changes to the minimum wage by Federal or State Government
The Board approve: Seasonal workers minimum wage for FY 22 and upon any future changes to the minimum wage by Federal or State Government
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve: Seasonal workers minimum wage for FY 22 and upon any future changes to the minimum wage by Federal or State Government Motion: Mr. C, Connolly Second: Ms. L. Lopez Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Lopez)
Appoint: Meg LaMay as member to the Economic Development Committee
The Board Appoint: Meg LaMay as member to the Economic Development Committee
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Appoint: Meg LaMay as member to the Economic Development Committee Motion: Mr. C. Connolly Second: Ms. L. Lopez Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Lopez)
Appoint: Derek Folan, Mike Mahan, Dan Whitley as members to Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse
The Board Appoint: Derek Folan, Mike Mahan, Dan Whitley as members to Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Appoint: Derek Folan, Mike Mahan, Dan Whitley as members to Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse Motion: Mr. C. Connolly Second: Ms. L. Lopez Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Lopez)
Appoint: James Goodrich as Board of Health Representative to Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse
The Board Appoint: James Goodrich as Board of Health Representative to Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Appoint: James Goodrich as Board of Health Representative to Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse Motion: Mr. C, Connolly Second: Ms. L. Lopez Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Lopez)
Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $5000 to the Police Department from Frank R. and Elizabeth Simoni Foundation
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 $5000 to the Police Department from 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 $5000 to the Police Department from Frank R. and Elizabeth Simoni Foundation Motion: Mr. C. Connolly Second: Ms. L. Lopez Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Lopez)
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...
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. C. Connolly Second: Ms. L. Lopez Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Lopez)
Approve: Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds
The Board Approve: Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve: Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds Motion: Mr. C. Connolly Second: Ms. L. Lopez Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Lopez)
Approve: Cemetery Commitment in the amount of $1400
The Board Approve: Cemetery Commitment in the amount of $1400
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve: Cemetery Commitment in the amount of $1400 Motion: Mr. C. Connolly Second: Ms. L. Lopez Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Lopez)
Approve: Water and Sewer Commitment Residential
The Board Approve: Water and Sewer Commitment Residential
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve: Water and Sewer Commitment Residential Motion: Mr. C. Connolly Second: Ms. L. Lopez Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Lopez)
Approve: Water and Sewer Commitment Final Bills
The Board Approve: Water and Sewer Commitment Final Bills
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve: Water and Sewer Commitment Final Bills Motion: Mr. C. Connolly Second: Ms. L. Lopez Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Lopez)
Suspend or waive the Administrative Code
To suspend or waive the Administrative Code
From the minutes
“Motion was made to suspend or waive the Administrative Code Motion: Mr. C. Connolly Second: Ms. L. Lopez Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Lopez)
Approve the Covid 19 return to work policy dated January 11, 2022
The Board approve the Covid 19 return to work policy dated January 11, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Covid 19 return to work policy dated January 11, 2022 Motion: Mr. C. Connolly Second: Ms. L. Lopez Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Lopez)
Go Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, (1860 Washington Street); to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, (47 Turtle...
To go Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, (1860 Washington Street); to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, (47 Turtle Brook) 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 Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, (1860 Washington Street); to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, (47 Turtle Brook) if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating or bargaining position of the public body Roll Call Vote Ms, L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr, M. Loughran Affirmative.”
Adjourn at 6:45 PM. Respec f submitted
To adjourn at 6:45 PM. Respec f submitted
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn at 6:45 PM. Respec f submitted,.”
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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