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Canton Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

November 7, 2023

12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Thomas W. Theodore, John J. Connolly, Michael C. Loughran, Christopher M. Albert, John R. McCourt

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the donation of 3 personal days for the CMEA to raffle off during the annual Holiday party to be used by municipal employees only

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board approve the donation of 3 personal days for the CMEA to raffle off during the annual Holiday party to be used by municipal employees only

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Select Board approve the donation of 3 personal days for the CMEA to raffle off during the annual Holiday party to be used by municipal employees only Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the request use of former St. Gerard's Parking Lot for parking for a multi -day private event November 16-19, 2023

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board approve the request use of former St. Gerard's Parking Lot for parking for a multi -day private event November 16-19, 2023

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Select Board approve the request use of former St. Gerard's Parking Lot for parking for a multi -day private event November 16-19, 2023, Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the application to obtain a special license to serve alcoholic beverages at Twenty five one -day events for Winterlights at Bradley Estates -for 2023 at 2468E Washington St. to be held on...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board approve the application to obtain a special license to serve alcoholic beverages at Twenty five one -day events for Winterlights at Bradley Estates -for 2023 at 2468E Washington St. to be held on November 24, 2023, November 25, 2023, November 26, 2023, December 1, 2023, December 2, 2023, December 3, 2023, December 6, 2023, December 7, 2023, December 8, 2023, December 10, 2023, December 13, 2023, December 14, 2023, December 15, 2023, December 16, 2023, December 17, 2023, December 20, 2023, December 21, 2023, December 22, 2023, December 23, 2023, December 26, 2023, December 27, 2023, December 28, 2023, December 29, 2023, December 30, 2023, December 31, 2023 from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner, Eire Chief and Police Chief approval

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Select Board approve the application to obtain a special license to serve alcoholic beverages at Twenty five one -day events for Winterlights at Bradley Estates -for 2023 at 2468E Washington St. to be held on November 24, 2023, November 25, 2023, November 26, 2023, December 1, 2023, December 2, 2023, December 3, 2023, December 6, 2023, December 7, 2023, December 8, 2023, December 10, 2023, December 13, 2023, December 14, 2023, December 15, 2023, December 16, 2023, December 17, 2023, December 20, 2023, December 21, 2023, December 22, 2023, December 23, 2023, December 26, 2023, December 27, 2023, December 28, 2023, December 29, 2023, December 30, 2023, December 31, 2023 from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner, Eire Chief and Police Chief approval. Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Rehire Kayley Furbush, Kayleigh Koen and Laura Valkanas as part time seasonal Parks and Recreation Rink Assistants

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board rehire Kayley Furbush, Kayleigh Koen and Laura Valkanas as part time seasonal Parks and Recreation Rink Assistants

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Select Board rehire Kayley Furbush, Kayleigh Koen and Laura Valkanas as part time seasonal Parks and Recreation Rink Assistants Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt The Vendor Warrant total for the week of 10/27/2023: $2,066,702.92 The Payroll Warrant total for the week of 10/27/2023: $ 327,934.10 The Vendor Warrant total for the week of 11/03/2023: $1,698,627.63 The Payroll Warrant total for the week of 11/03/2023: $1,540,204.74 Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the amendment to the Elected Official Health Insurance policy

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board approve the amendment to the Elected Official Health Insurance policy

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Select Board approve the amendment to the Elected Official Health Insurance policy Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the Minutes from the meeting of October 24, 2023

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board approve the Minutes from the meeting of October 24, 2023

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Select Board approve the Minutes from the meeting of October 24, 2023 Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve and partially release minutes from Executive Session of June 7, 2022, May 24, 2022, July 12, 2022, August 30, 2022

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board approve and partially release minutes from Executive Session of June 7, 2022, May 24, 2022, July 12, 2022, August 30, 2022

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Select Board approve and partially release minutes from Executive Session of June 7, 2022, May 24, 2022, July 12, 2022, August 30, 2022 Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve and not release minutes from Executive Session of June 21, 2022, July 26, 2022, August 2, 2022, September 20, 2022, October 25, 2022, January 31, 2023

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board approve and not release minutes from Executive Session of June 21, 2022, July 26, 2022, August 2, 2022, September 20, 2022, October 25, 2022, January 31, 2023

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Select Board approve and not release minutes from Executive Session of June 21, 2022, July 26, 2022, August 2, 2022, September 20, 2022, October 25, 2022, January 31, 2023 Motion: Mr. M, Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

(the minutes do not state the motion)

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

(the minutes do not state the motion)

From the minutes

“Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve: Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $1975,00

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board approve: Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $1975,00

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Select Board approve: Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $1975,00 Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve: Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deed

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board approve: Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deed

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Select Board approve: Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deed Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Adjourn at 7:51 PM

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 7:51 PM

From the minutes

“Motion made to adjourn at 7:51 PM Motion: Mr, M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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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