MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
January 31, 2023
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
Accept: Low Bid for the January 2023 Bond Offering Randy Scollins, Finance Director was before the Board asking for acceptance and to review and vote to accept the low bid on the Town's...
Vote to Accept: Low Bid for the January 2023 Bond Offering Randy Scollins, Finance Director was before the Board asking for acceptance and to review and vote to accept the low bid on the Town's $11,935,000 million general obligation 20 year bond sale related to the financing of several projects. The'discussion continued
From the minutes
“Vote to Accept: Low Bid for the January 2023 Bond Offering Randy Scollins, Finance Director was before the Board asking for acceptance and to review and vote to accept the low bid on the Town's $11,935,000 million general obligation 20 year bond sale related to the financing of several projects. The'discussion continued. VOTE OF THE SELECT BOARD 1, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Canton, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certify that at a meeting of the board held January 31, 2023 of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: that the maximum useful life of the departmental equipment listed below to be financed with the proceeds of these Bonds is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(1) to be as follows: Date Borrowing Maximum Authorized At No. Put -Dose Amount Useful Life May 9, 2022 15, Motion 6 Sidewalk Tractor $274,000 10 years May 9, 2022 15, Motion 7 10-Wheel Truck/Plow$307,000 10 years Further Voted: that the sale of the $10,920,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2023 Bonds of the Town dated February 8, 2023 (the `Bonds"), to Raymond James & Associates, Inc. at the price of $12,022,948.41 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on February 1 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Interest Interest Year Amount Rate Year Amount Rate 2024 $655,000 5.00% 2034 $480,000 4.00% 2025 675,000 5.00 2035 480,000 4.00 2026 675,000 5.00 2036 475,000 4.00 2027 680,000 5.00 2037 475,000 4.00 2028 680,000 5.00 2038 475,000 4.00 2029 565,000 5.00 2039 475,000 4.00 2030 565,000 5.00 2040 475,000 4.00 2031 565,000 5.00 2041 475,000 4.00 2032 560,000 5.00 2042 475,000 4.00 2033 545,000 5.00 2043 470,000 4.00 Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated January 13, 2023, and a final Official Statement dated January 23, 2023, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a continuing disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant and execute same, contingent on Town Counsel final edits
The Board approve the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant and execute same, contingent on Town Counsel final edits
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant and execute same, contingent on Town Counsel final edits Motion; Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the use of mitigation funds of up to $19000 for the funding of the Housing Trust Coordinator
The Board approve the use of mitigation funds of up to $19000 for the funding of the Housing Trust Coordinator
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the use of mitigation funds of up to $19000 for the funding of the Housing Trust Coordinator Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve: Updates to the Emergency Closing Policy
The Board Approve: Updates to the Emergency Closing Policy
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve: Updates to the Emergency Closing Policy Motion: Mr, T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve: the request from Conservation to remove vegetation from Messinger Pond
The Board Approve: the request from Conservation to remove vegetation from Messinger Pond
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve: the request from Conservation to remove vegetation from Messinger Pond Motion: Mr, T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve: Common Victualler license for Neponset HD LLC, d/b/a Honey Dew Donuts
The Board Approve: Common Victualler license for Neponset HD LLC, d/b/a Honey Dew Donuts
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve: Common Victualler license for Neponset HD LLC, d/b/a Honey Dew Donuts Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint: Kristine Meaney as Stormwater Policy Manager
The Board appoint: Kristine Meaney as Stormwater Policy Manager
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint: Kristine Meaney as Stormwater Policy Manager Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr, C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint Paul Brodmerlde as Interim Town Engineer
The Board appoint Paul Brodmerlde as Interim Town Engineer
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint Paul Brodmerlde as Interim Town Engineer Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint: Adam Hughes as School Representative to CAASA
The Board appoint: Adam Hughes as School Representative to CAASA
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint: Adam Hughes as School Representative to CAASA Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Appoint: Heather Cahill as Member to Saint Gerard Building Reuse Committee
The Board appoint: Heather Cahill as Member to Saint Gerard Building Reuse Committee
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint: Heather Cahill as Member to Saint Gerard Building Reuse Committee 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 wine and malt at four (4) one -day events for Milton Players at Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital School, 3 Randolph Street, to be held on...
The Board Approve: Application to obtain a special license to serve wine and malt at four (4) one -day events for Milton Players at Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital School, 3 Randolph Street, to be held on February 3, 2023, February4, 2023, February 10, 2023, February 11, 2023, 5:00 PM until 10:30 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 wine and malt at four (4) one -day events for Milton Players at Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital School, 3 Randolph Street, to be held on February 3, 2023, February4, 2023, February 10, 2023, February 11, 2023, 5:00 PM until 10:30 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; the donation of $100 from Rob Knauber-Rob's Masonry to the Fire Department
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 $100 from Rob Knauber-Rob's Masonry to the Fire Department
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 $100 from Rob Knauber-Rob's Masonry to the Fire Department 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 $141,249.74 from Outfront Media
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 $141,249.74 from Outfront Media
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 $141,249.74 from Outfront Media Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve the Town of Canton Rules and Regulations governing Alcoholic Beverages
The Board approve the Town of Canton Rules and Regulations governing Alcoholic Beverages
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Town of Canton Rules and Regulations governing Alcoholic Beverages Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve: Water and Sewer Commitment -Final Bills in the amount $1.2,213.43
The Board approve: Water and Sewer Commitment -Final Bills in the amount $1.2,213.43
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve: Water and Sewer Commitment -Final Bills in the amount $1.2,213.43 Motion: Mr, T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Approve: Water and Sewer- Residential in the amount $4,325,430.23
The Board approve: Water and Sewer- Residential in the amount $4,325,430.23
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve: Water and Sewer- Residential in the amount $4,325,430.23 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 January 10, 2023
The Board Approve: Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of January 10, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve: Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of January 10, 2023 Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Go to Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate (land acquisition), if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
To go to Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate (land acquisition), if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body; to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non -union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non -union personnel (Police Chief, Town Planner, Town Administrator)
From the minutes
“Motion was made to go to Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate (land acquisition), if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body; to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non -union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non -union personnel (Police Chief, Town Planner, Town Administrator) Roll call vote and all answered in the affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. T. Theodore Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.”
Adjourn at 6:46 PM Respectful ubmitted
To adjourn at 6:46 PM Respectful ubmitted
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn at 6:46 PM Respectful ubmitted,.”
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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