MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
December 5, 2023
13 recorded votes, 2 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
During the meeting:
- It was noted Chair Thomas Theodore and Member John McCourt recused themselves and left the room
- It was noted Member Christopher Albert recused himself and left the room for the vote.
Every vote, in order
Motion that the Select Board support the CPA request for the library for the proposed garden park
Motion that the Select Board support the CPA request for the library for the proposed garden park
From the minutes
“Motion that the Select Board support the CPA request for the library for the proposed garden park Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr, J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve: Annual renewals of Amusement Permits, Entertainment Permits and Sunday Entertainment Permits; Class 11 and Class III Dealer licenses contingent upon payment all taxes and feeds owed
The Board Approve: Annual renewals of Amusement Permits, Entertainment Permits and Sunday Entertainment Permits; Class 11 and Class III Dealer licenses contingent upon payment all taxes and feeds owed
Thomas W. Theodore stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote. John R. McCourt stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve: Annual renewals of Amusement Permits, Entertainment Permits and Sunday Entertainment Permits; Class 11 and Class III Dealer licenses contingent upon payment all taxes and feeds owed Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. Connolly Vote: 3-0-2 (Mr. Theodore and Mr. McCourt recused).” (Motion: Loughran, second: John J. Connolly)
Open: the Warrant for 2024 Annual Town Meeting on December 14, 2023 for zoning and non -zoning articles and close the warrant for zoning and non -zoning articles on January 5, 2024
The Board Open: the Warrant for 2024 Annual Town Meeting on December 14, 2023 for zoning and non -zoning articles and close the warrant for zoning and non -zoning articles on January 5, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Open: the Warrant for 2024 Annual Town Meeting on December 14, 2023 for zoning and non -zoning articles and close the warrant for zoning and non -zoning articles on January 5, 2024 Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr, J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Appoint: Parks and Recreation Winter Program Staff: James Bulman, Kayla Albert, Maya Aldrich, Elizabeth Bickett, Mary Donovan, Brenna French, Kayley Furbush, Sydney Gallery, Grace Giglio, Sarah...
The Board Appoint: Parks and Recreation Winter Program Staff: James Bulman, Kayla Albert, Maya Aldrich, Elizabeth Bickett, Mary Donovan, Brenna French, Kayley Furbush, Sydney Gallery, Grace Giglio, Sarah Hoban, Kate Kelleher, Kerry Kilduff, Veronica Lykov, Kylie Martone, Edward McDonough, Abigail Mulkern, Carmen Robles, Sydney Silverman, Viviana Truglia, Joanna Vigevani
Christopher M. Albert stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Appoint: Parks and Recreation Winter Program Staff: James Bulman, Kayla Albert, Maya Aldrich, Elizabeth Bickett, Mary Donovan, Brenna French, Kayley Furbush, Sydney Gallery, Grace Giglio, Sarah Hoban, Kate Kelleher, Kerry Kilduff, Veronica Lykov, Kylie Martone, Edward McDonough, Abigail Mulkern, Carmen Robles, Sydney Silverman, Viviana Truglia, Joanna Vigevani Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 4-0-1 (Mr. Albert recused).” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Appoint: Service Technician -Lawrence lames, Jr
The Board Appoint: Service Technician -Lawrence lames, Jr
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Appoint: Service Technician -Lawrence lames, Jr. Motion: Mr, M. Loughran Second: Mr, J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Appoint: Election Workers -Patricia Morrison, Lisa Lopez
The Board appoint: Election Workers -Patricia Morrison, Lisa Lopez
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint: Election Workers -Patricia Morrison, Lisa Lopez Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Authorize: Chapter 90 reimbursement request for Washington Street Sidewalk Paving in the amount of $368,554.66
The Board authorize: Chapter 90 reimbursement request for Washington Street Sidewalk Paving in the amount of $368,554.66
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board authorize: Chapter 90 reimbursement request for Washington Street Sidewalk Paving in the amount of $368,554.66 Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve Perpetual Care Deed
The Board approve Perpetual Care Deed
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve Perpetual Care Deed Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr, J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve Cemetery Commitment in the amount of $3637.50
The Board approve Cemetery Commitment in the amount of $3637.50
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve Cemetery Commitment in the amount of $3637.50 Motion: Mr, M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of November 17, 2023, November 20, 2023, November 21, 2023, November 28, 2023
The Board approve Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of November 17, 2023, November 20, 2023, November 21, 2023, November 28, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of November 17, 2023, November 20, 2023, November 21, 2023, November 28, 2023 Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve and partial release: Executive Session Minutes from March 28, 2023; May 23, 2023
The Board approve and partial release: Executive Session Minutes from March 28, 2023; May 23, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve and partial release: Executive Session Minutes from March 28, 2023; May 23, 2023 Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve and not release: Executive Session Minutes from February 14, 2023; June 6, 2023; July 11, 2023; August 8, 2023; October 24, 2023; June 20, 2023
The Board approve and not release: Executive Session Minutes from February 14, 2023; June 6, 2023; July 11, 2023; August 8, 2023; October 24, 2023; June 20, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve and not release: Executive Session Minutes from February 14, 2023; June 6, 2023; July 11, 2023; August 8, 2023; October 24, 2023; June 20, 2023 Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Adjourn at 8:47 PM
To adjourn at 8:47 PM
From the minutes
“Motion made to adjourn at 8:47 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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