MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
January 18, 2022
11 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
Approve: the Memorandum of Agreement between Town and Fire Union, subject to appropriations, and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the MOA
The Board approve: the Memorandum of Agreement between Town and Fire Union, subject to appropriations, and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the MOA
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve: the Memorandum of Agreement between Town and Fire Union, subject to appropriations, and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the MOA Motion: Mr, T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve: the wage increases for Library Page positions
The Board Approve: the wage increases for Library Page positions
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve: the wage increases for Library Page positions 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 Fire Department from Marilyn and Harold March
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 Fire Department from Marilyn and Harold March
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 Fire Department from Marilyn and Harold March Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint: Robin O'Connell McCarthy to the Board of Registrars
The Board appoint: Robin O'Connell McCarthy to the Board of Registrars
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint: Robin O'Connell McCarthy to the Board of Registrars Motion: Mr, T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
The warrant for the May 2022 Annual Town Meeting be opened
The warrant for the May 2022 Annual Town Meeting be opened
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the warrant for the May 2022 Annual Town Meeting be opened Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Put placeholder articles on the warrant for: Memorial Hall Exterior Improvements and changes to the powers and duties of the Affordable Housing Trust
The Board put placeholder articles on the warrant for: Memorial Hall Exterior Improvements and changes to the powers and duties of the Affordable Housing Trust
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board put placeholder articles on the warrant for: Memorial Hall Exterior Improvements and changes to the powers and duties of the Affordable Housing Trust. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Close the warrant for the May 2022 Annual Town Meeting
The Board close the warrant for the May 2022 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board close the warrant for the May 2022 Annual Town Meeting Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Transmit the May 2022 Annual Town Meeting warrant to Town Counsel for review
To transmit the May 2022 Annual Town Meeting warrant to Town Counsel for review
From the minutes
“Motion was made to transmit the May 2022 Annual Town Meeting warrant to Town Counsel for review Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Remote Work Policy
The Select Board approve the Remote Work Policy
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Select Board approve the Remote Work Policy Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Go into 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 into 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 into 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, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly and the Chair declared. Roll Call Vote Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr, T, Theodore Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Adjourn at 6:52 PM
To adjourn at 6:52 PM
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn at 6:52 PM..”
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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