MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
October 24, 2023
24 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: John J. Connolly, Michael C. Loughran, Christopher M. Albert, John R. McCourt
Absent: Thomas W. Theodore
During the meeting:
- It was noted Mr. Thomas Theodore was not present.
Every vote, in order
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. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
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. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve the application for Alteration of Premises for WKB Inc., dba Elsie's Table, 497 Washington St., Canton, MA 02021
The Board approve the application for Alteration of Premises for WKB Inc., dba Elsie's Table, 497 Washington St., Canton, MA 02021
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the application for Alteration of Premises for WKB Inc., dba Elsie's Table, 497 Washington St., Canton, MA 02021. Motion: Mr. M, Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve the Friend of the Library Road Race on Sunday, April 28, 2024, 9:00 am, contingent on the insurance certificate being forwarded to the Select Board Office
To approve the Friend of the Library Road Race on Sunday, April 28, 2024, 9:00 am, contingent on the insurance certificate being forwarded to the Select Board Office
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Friend of the Library Road Race on Sunday, April 28, 2024, 9:00 am, contingent on the insurance certificate being forwarded to the Select Board Office Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve: application to Obtain a Special License to Serve Wine and Malt Beverages at a One -Day Event to be held for The Friends of the Canton Public Library, located at 786 Washington St, Canton,...
The Board approve: application to Obtain a Special License to Serve Wine and Malt Beverages at a One -Day Event to be held for The Friends of the Canton Public Library, located at 786 Washington St, Canton, for a book club on November 28, 2023, 6PM-9PM, 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 Beverages at a One -Day Event to be held for The Friends of the Canton Public Library, located at 786 Washington St, Canton, for a book club on November 28, 2023, 6PM-9PM, 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)
Approve the CPA funding request of $40,000 for the Affordable Housing Trust's Final FY 2025 CPA application
The Board approve the CPA funding request of $40,000 for the Affordable Housing Trust's Final FY 2025 CPA application
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the CPA funding request of $40,000 for the Affordable Housing Trust's Final FY 2025 CPA application Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve the permit for a multi day event at 65 Kenney Street on November 16, 17, 18, 19 contingent on Zoning Board of Appeals approval
The Board approve the permit for a multi day event at 65 Kenney Street on November 16, 17, 18, 19 contingent on Zoning Board of Appeals approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the permit for a multi day event at 65 Kenney Street on November 16, 17, 18, 19 contingent on Zoning Board of Appeals approval Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Close: non -essential municipal offices on November 24, 2023 and December 22, 2023, and employees use their own time to make the day whole
The Board close: non -essential municipal offices on November 24, 2023 and December 22, 2023, and employees use their own time to make the day whole
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board close: non -essential municipal offices on November 24, 2023 and December 22, 2023, and employees use their own time to make the day whole Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve: Livery License for Sunshine Livery
The Board approve: Livery License for Sunshine Livery
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve: Livery License for Sunshine Livery Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote 4--0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve: Select Board Meeting Schedule January 2024-June 2024
The Board Approve: Select Board Meeting Schedule January 2024-June 2024
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve: Select Board Meeting Schedule January 2024-June 2024 Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Re -affirm: the Application to Obtain a Special License to Serve ail alcohol at a One -Day Event at Saint Oscar Romero Parish, 700 Washington St., held on October 21, 2023, 5PM-10PM
The Board re -affirm: the Application to Obtain a Special License to Serve ail alcohol at a One -Day Event at Saint Oscar Romero Parish, 700 Washington St., held on October 21, 2023, 5PM-10PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board re -affirm: the Application to Obtain a Special License to Serve ail alcohol at a One -Day Event at Saint Oscar Romero Parish, 700 Washington St., held on October 21, 2023, 5PM-10PM Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Appoint: Police Prosecutor -Officer Edward Lehan
The Board Appoint: Police Prosecutor -Officer Edward Lehan
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Appoint: Police Prosecutor -Officer Edward Lehan Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Appoint: Town Accountant-Allyson Podgurski to take effect January 1", 2024
The Board Appoint: Town Accountant-Allyson Podgurski to take effect January 1", 2024
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Appoint: Town Accountant-Allyson Podgurski to take effect January 1", 2024 Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Appoint: Service Technician -Joseph Walsh
The Board Appoint: Service Technician -Joseph Walsh
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Appoint: Service Technician -Joseph Walsh Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Appoint: Special Heavy Equipment Operator -Ryan Taylor
The Board Appoint: Special Heavy Equipment Operator -Ryan Taylor
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Appoint: Special Heavy Equipment Operator -Ryan Taylor Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Appoint: Seasonal Parks and Recreation Zumba Instructor -Carmen Robles
The Board Appoint: Seasonal Parks and Recreation Zumba Instructor -Carmen Robles
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Appoint: Seasonal Parks and Recreation Zumba Instructor -Carmen Robles Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Appoint: Members to Economic Development Committee-Tera Kull and Gregory Murphy
The Board Appoint: Members to Economic Development Committee-Tera Kull and Gregory Murphy
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Appoint: Members to Economic Development Committee-Tera Kull and Gregory Murphy Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Appoint: Planning Board Representative to the Master Plan Implementation Committee -Patricia McDermott
The Board Appoint: Planning Board Representative to the Master Plan Implementation Committee -Patricia McDermott
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Appoint: Planning Board Representative to the Master Plan Implementation Committee -Patricia McDermott Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Declare: Parks and Recreation Department Equipment as surplus (1989 Zamboni; 2000 Ford Pick -Up Truck)
The Board Declare: Parks and Recreation Department Equipment as surplus (1989 Zamboni; 2000 Ford Pick -Up Truck)
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Declare: Parks and Recreation Department Equipment as surplus (1989 Zamboni; 2000 Ford Pick -Up Truck) Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
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. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
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. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve: Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of October 10, 2023; October 13, 2023
The Board Approve: Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of October 10, 2023; October 13, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve: Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of October 10, 2023; October 13, 2023 Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Appoint Staff Engineer —James Donahue
The Board appoint Staff Engineer —James Donahue
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint Staff Engineer —James Donahue Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr, J. McCourt Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Adjourn at: 8:43 PM
To adjourn at: 8:43 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn at: 8:43 PM. Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote 4-0.” (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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