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Canton Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

December 27, 2023

7 recorded votes, 4 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:

  • Mr. Albert returns, and Mr. Theodore and Mr. McCourt recuse themselves and leave the room for the
  • It was noted that Mr. Chris Albert will recuse himself and leave room for the next vote.

Every vote, in order

Approve the Common Victuallers License for D and E Pizza, 618 Washington Street

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 4–0

The Board approve the Common Victuallers License for D and E Pizza, 618 Washington Street

The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present. Christopher M. Albert stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board approve the Common Victuallers License for D and E Pizza, 618 Washington Street Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr, J. McCourt Vote: 4-0-1 Mr. Albert abstain.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)

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

Approve the Common Victuallers License for Canton Town Club, 300 Bailey Street

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 3–0

The Board approve the Common Victuallers License for Canton Town Club, 300 Bailey Street

The minutes give only the count (3-0-2), not how each member voted. 3 members were present. 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 the Common Victuallers License for Canton Town Club, 300 Bailey Street Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. C. Albert Vote: 3-0-2 Mr. Theodore, Mr..” (Motion: Loughran, second: Albert)

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

Approve the Liquor License for Canton Town Club, 300 Bailey Street

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 3–0

The Board approve the Liquor License for Canton Town Club, 300 Bailey Street

The minutes give only the count (3-0-2), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board approve the Liquor License for Canton Town Club, 300 Bailey Street Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. C. Albert Vote: 3-0-2 Mr. Theodore, Mr..” (Motion: Loughran, second: Albert)

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

Approve the remaining Common Victuallers Licenses on the attached list contingent upon receipt of all outstanding required application documentation necessary as part of the renewal process as...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve the remaining Common Victuallers Licenses on the attached list contingent upon receipt of all outstanding required application documentation necessary as part of the renewal process as well as payment of all outstanding fees and taxes that may be owed to the Town of Canton

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board approve the remaining Common Victuallers Licenses on the attached list contingent upon receipt of all outstanding required application documentation necessary as part of the renewal process as well as payment of all outstanding fees and taxes that may be owed to the Town of Canton 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 Liquor Licenses for All Alcohol Restaurant Licenses, Club Liquor Licenses, Farmer Series Pouring Permits, Veteran's Club Licenses, Wine and Malt Restaurant, All Alcohol Package Store,...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve the Liquor Licenses for All Alcohol Restaurant Licenses, Club Liquor Licenses, Farmer Series Pouring Permits, Veteran's Club Licenses, Wine and Malt Restaurant, All Alcohol Package Store, Wine and Malt Package Store Licenses, on the attached lists, contingent upon payment of all outstanding fees and taxes that may be owed

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board approve the Liquor Licenses for All Alcohol Restaurant Licenses, Club Liquor Licenses, Farmer Series Pouring Permits, Veteran's Club Licenses, Wine and Malt Restaurant, All Alcohol Package Store, Wine and Malt Package Store Licenses, on the attached lists, contingent upon payment of all outstanding fees and taxes that may be owed 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 use of mitigation funds to supplement the CPA funds for the bathroom project at the Paul Revere Heritage Site for up to $90,000 from the Reservoir Pond Mitigation Fund

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve: the use of mitigation funds to supplement the CPA funds for the bathroom project at the Paul Revere Heritage Site for up to $90,000 from the Reservoir Pond Mitigation Fund

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board approve: the use of mitigation funds to supplement the CPA funds for the bathroom project at the Paul Revere Heritage Site for up to $90,000 from the Reservoir Pond Mitigation Fund Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)

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

Adjourn at 4:28 PM Respec Il submitted

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To adjourn at 4:28 PM Respec Il submitted

The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.

From the minutes

“Motion was made to adjourn at 4:28 PM Respec Il submitted.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (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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