MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
October 25, 2022
19 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: John J. Connolly, Lisa R. Lopez, Thomas W. Theodore, Christopher J. Connolly, Michael C. Loughran
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the Public Hearing
To open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the Public Hearing Motion: Mr. T, Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Table this matter until the safety of an expanded turnaround be investigated and ideally find a suitable space for parking to give residents access to Wardwell Road town property
The Board table this matter until the safety of an expanded turnaround be investigated and ideally find a suitable space for parking to give residents access to Wardwell Road town property
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board table this matter until the safety of an expanded turnaround be investigated and ideally find a suitable space for parking to give residents access to Wardwell Road town property Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Engage KP Law for ARPA consulting services and authorize up to $9,999.99 for this consulting engagement
The Board engage KP Law for ARPA consulting services and authorize up to $9,999.99 for this consulting engagement
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board engage KP Law for ARPA consulting services and authorize up to $9,999.99 for this consulting engagement Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Installation of a pre -made storage shed for Paul Revere Heritage Site and advance an amount not to exceed $25,000 from Fund 142, subject to a legal procurement solicitation, and to be...
The Board approve the Installation of a pre -made storage shed for Paul Revere Heritage Site and advance an amount not to exceed $25,000 from Fund 142, subject to a legal procurement solicitation, and to be reimbursed by the Revere & Son Heritage Trust
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Installation of a pre -made storage shed for Paul Revere Heritage Site and advance an amount not to exceed $25,000 from Fund 142, subject to a legal procurement solicitation, and to be reimbursed by the Revere & Son Heritage Trust Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the donation of 3 personal days for municipal employees to be raffled at the CMEA Christmas Party
The Board approve the donation of 3 personal days for municipal employees to be raffled at the CMEA Christmas Party
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the donation of 3 personal days for municipal employees to be raffled at the CMEA Christmas Party Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint: Laura Valkanas, Caitlin Tureski and Gavin McMahon as Park and Recreation Seasonal help
The Board appoint: Laura Valkanas, Caitlin Tureski and Gavin McMahon as Park and Recreation Seasonal help
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint: Laura Valkanas, Caitlin Tureski and Gavin McMahon as Park and Recreation Seasonal help Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint: Debra Sundin as Canton Public Library Circulation Assistant
The Board appoint: Debra Sundin as Canton Public Library Circulation Assistant
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint: Debra Sundin as Canton Public Library Circulation Assistant Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint. Heidi Phaneuf, Amy Lantinga, Lisa Quinn, as Canton Public Library Substitute Library Assistants
The Board appoint. Heidi Phaneuf, Amy Lantinga, Lisa Quinn, as Canton Public Library Substitute Library Assistants
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint. Heidi Phaneuf, Amy Lantinga, Lisa Quinn, as Canton Public Library Substitute Library Assistants Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint: Matthew Simons as Canton Public Library - Library Page
The Board appoint: Matthew Simons as Canton Public Library - Library Page
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint: Matthew Simons as Canton Public Library - Library Page Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint: Raymond Ruggiero as Part-time/on-call Animal Control Officer
The Board appoint: Raymond Ruggiero as Part-time/on-call Animal Control Officer
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint: Raymond Ruggiero as Part-time/on-call Animal Control Officer Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Motion was made that the Board appoint: Thomas Arico as Crossing Guard Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint: Thomas Arico as Crossing Guard
The Board appoint: Thomas Arico as Crossing Guard
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint: Thomas Arico as Crossing Guard Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0 Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve: the Personal Action Form for Conservation Senior Clerk
The Board approve: the Personal Action Form for Conservation Senior Clerk
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve: the Personal Action Form for Conservation Senior Clerk Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve: Application to obtain a special license to serve alcoholic beverages at Twenty Four one -day events for Winterlights at Bradley Estates -for 2022 at 2468E Washington St. to be held on...
The Board Approve: Application to obtain a special license to serve alcoholic beverages at Twenty Four one -day events for Winterlights at Bradley Estates -for 2022 at 2468E Washington St. to be held on November 25, 2022, November 26, 2022, November 27, 2022, November 30, 2022, December 1, 2022, December 2, 2022, December 3, 2022, December 4, 2022, December 8, 2022, December 9, 2022, December 10, 2022, December 11, 2022, December 14, 2022, December 15, 2022, December 16, 2022, December 17, 2022, December 18, 2022, December 21, 2022, December 22, 2022, December 23, 2022, December 28, 2022, December 29, 2022, December 30, 2022, December 31, 2022 from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner, police Chief and Fire Chief approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve: Application to obtain a special license to serve alcoholic beverages at Twenty Four one -day events for Winterlights at Bradley Estates -for 2022 at 2468E Washington St. to be held on November 25, 2022, November 26, 2022, November 27, 2022, November 30, 2022, December 1, 2022, December 2, 2022, December 3, 2022, December 4, 2022, December 8, 2022, December 9, 2022, December 10, 2022, December 11, 2022, December 14, 2022, December 15, 2022, December 16, 2022, December 17, 2022, December 18, 2022, December 21, 2022, December 22, 2022, December 23, 2022, December 28, 2022, December 29, 2022, December 30, 2022, December 31, 2022 from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner, police Chief and Fire Chief approval Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr, C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve: Application to obtain a special license to serve alcoholic beverages at five one -day events for Winterlights at Bradley Estates -for 2023 at 2468B Washington St. to be held on January 1,...
The Board approve: Application to obtain a special license to serve alcoholic beverages at five one -day events for Winterlights at Bradley Estates -for 2023 at 2468B Washington St. to be held on January 1, 2023, January 4, 2023, January 5, 2023, January 6, 2023, January 7, 2023, from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve: Application to obtain a special license to serve alcoholic beverages at five one -day events for Winterlights at Bradley Estates -for 2023 at 2468B Washington St. to be held on January 1, 2023, January 4, 2023, January 5, 2023, January 6, 2023, January 7, 2023, from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief approval 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; a following donations to Department of Elder and Human Services in memory of Michael C....
The Board Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A; a following donations to Department of Elder and Human Services in memory of Michael C. Loughran: Mr. & Mrs. Walter Hughes, Jr $50; Cheri Armstrong, Susan Shanley, and Donald Sanders $150; Michael and Heidi Gaffney $20.00
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; a following donations to Department of Elder and Human Services in memory of Michael C. Loughran: Mr. & Mrs. Walter Hughes, Jr $50; Cheri Armstrong, Susan Shanley, and Donald Sanders $150; Michael and Heidi Gaffney $20.00 Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve: Minutes of Select Board Meetings of October 11, 2022
The Board Approve: Minutes of Select Board Meetings of October 11, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve: Minutes of Select Board Meetings of October 11, 2022 Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Announcement of Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve: the Request to hold the Canton Fall Classic Road Race, October 30, 2022 in front of B'nai Tikvah, 1301 Washington Street and application for a one day Entertainment permit for a DJ,...
The Board approve: the Request to hold the Canton Fall Classic Road Race, October 30, 2022 in front of B'nai Tikvah, 1301 Washington Street and application for a one day Entertainment permit for a DJ, contingent on Police and Fire approval and certificate of insurance
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve: the Request to hold the Canton Fall Classic Road Race, October 30, 2022 in front of B'nai Tikvah, 1301 Washington Street and application for a one day Entertainment permit for a DJ, contingent on Police and Fire approval and certificate of insurance Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Go to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation (AFSCME Negotiations) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or...
To go to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation (AFSCME Negotiations) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; to discuss strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non -union personnel (information Systems Manager; MIS Staff) or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non union personnel
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Theodore to go to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation (AFSCME Negotiations) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; to discuss strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non -union personnel (information Systems Manager; MIS Staff) or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non union personnel, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly, and the Chair so declares Roll Call Vote, 5-0 Mr. Loughran Affirmative Ms. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. T. Theodore Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Adjourn at 6:33 PM
To adjourn at 6:33 PM
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn at 6:33 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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