MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
October 10, 2023
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Thomas W. Theodore, John J. Connolly, Michael C. Loughran, John R. McCourt
Absent: Christopher M. Albert
During the meeting:
- It was noted Mr. Chris Albert was not in attendance
Every vote, in order
Open the public hearing
The Select Board open the public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Select Board open the public hearing Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Close the Public Hearing
The Select Board close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Select Board close the Public Hearing Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve the application for a license to store more than three vehicles at 50 Coppersmith Way, Canton, MA, made by Canton Copperworks, LLC pending successful completion of the fire protection...
The Select Board approve the application for a license to store more than three vehicles at 50 Coppersmith Way, Canton, MA, made by Canton Copperworks, LLC pending successful completion of the fire protection system and notification to abutters of the license application per the Fire Chief
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Select Board approve the application for a license to store more than three vehicles at 50 Coppersmith Way, Canton, MA, made by Canton Copperworks, LLC pending successful completion of the fire protection system and notification to abutters of the license application per the Fire Chief Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second. Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve. Common Victualler for Playa Bowl, 635 Washington St., Canton
The Board approve. Common Victualler for Playa Bowl, 635 Washington St., Canton
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve. Common Victualler for Playa Bowl, 635 Washington St., Canton Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve: PAF for Firefighter-Michaela Kelly
The Board approve: PAF for Firefighter-Michaela Kelly
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve: PAF for Firefighter-Michaela Kelly Motion. Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Appoint: a Temporary Part Time Library Custodian -Matthew Hochberg
The Board Appoint: a Temporary Part Time Library Custodian -Matthew Hochberg
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Appoint: a Temporary Part Time Library Custodian -Matthew Hochberg Motion. Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Appoint: a Night time Library Custodian -Neil O'Brien
The Board Appoint: a Night time Library Custodian -Neil O'Brien
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Appoint: a Night time Library Custodian -Neil O'Brien Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Appoint: Members to the Sustainability Climate Action Plan Committee -Town Planner-TJ Torres; Stormwater Manager -Kristine Meaney; Planning Board -Patti McDermott; Sustainability Committee...
The Board Appoint: Members to the Sustainability Climate Action Plan Committee -Town Planner-TJ Torres; Stormwater Manager -Kristine Meaney; Planning Board -Patti McDermott; Sustainability Committee Representative -Tim Calabrese; Energy Advisory Committee Representative -Tom Birmingham; Canton School Representatives -Hannah Gervais, Brianna Abend; At - Large Members- Jennifer Wexler, Jennifer Collins, Matthew Masciarelli, Isabella Luca, Alan Abend, Kathleen O'Connell, Steven Colson, Gregory Murphy
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Appoint: Members to the Sustainability Climate Action Plan Committee -Town Planner-TJ Torres; Stormwater Manager -Kristine Meaney; Planning Board -Patti McDermott; Sustainability Committee Representative -Tim Calabrese; Energy Advisory Committee Representative -Tom Birmingham; Canton School Representatives -Hannah Gervais, Brianna Abend; At - Large Members- Jennifer Wexler, Jennifer Collins, Matthew Masciarelli, Isabella Luca, Alan Abend, Kathleen O'Connell, Steven Colson, Gregory Murphy Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Disband: the Wayfinding Sign Committee
The Board Disband: the Wayfinding Sign Committee
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Disband: the Wayfinding Sign Committee Patricia McDermott Sherman St, stood before the Board. The discussion continued, noting the Town Planner will take the lead on this going forward. Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second. Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Disband: the Pequitside Task Force
The Board Disband: the Pequitside Task Force
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Disband: the Pequitside Task Force Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve: the Application to Obtain a Special License to Serve Wine and Malt Beverages at a One -Day Event to be held for The Milton Players, located at 3 Randolph St., Canton, on October 27, 2023,...
The Board Approve: the Application to Obtain a Special License to Serve Wine and Malt Beverages at a One -Day Event to be held for The Milton Players, located at 3 Randolph St., Canton, on October 27, 2023, October 28, 2023, November 3, 2023, November 4, 2023 at 8:00 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve: the Application to Obtain a Special License to Serve Wine and Malt Beverages at a One -Day Event to be held for The Milton Players, located at 3 Randolph St., Canton, on October 27, 2023, October 28, 2023, November 3, 2023, November 4, 2023 at 8:00 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief approval Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
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
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
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 Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve: Cemetery Commitment in the amount of $3512.50
The Board Approve: Cemetery Commitment in the amount of $3512.50
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve: Cemetery Commitment in the amount of $3512.50 Motion: Mr, M. Loughran Second. Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
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. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve: Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of September 26, 2023
The Board Approve: Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of September 26, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve: Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of September 26, 2023 Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Appoint: Per Diem Department of Human Services Bus Driver, William Murray Contingent upon completion of DOT background check
The Board Appoint: Per Diem Department of Human Services Bus Driver, William Murray Contingent upon completion of DOT background check
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Appoint: Per Diem Department of Human Services Bus Driver, William Murray Contingent upon completion of DOT background check Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Adjourn at 7:40 PM
To adjourn at 7:40 PM
The minutes give the vote as 5-0, but 4 members were present (Thomas W. Theodore, John J. Connolly, Michael C. Loughran and John R. McCourt). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn at 7:40 PM Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
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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