MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
January 9, 2024
18 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 Member Chris Albert was not in attendance.
Every vote, in order
Go to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (IAFF-Fire Union) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body...
To go to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (IAFF-Fire Union) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares
From the minutes
“Motion was made to go to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (IAFF-Fire Union) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares Roll call vote 4-0 Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. J. McCourt Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. T. Theodore Affirmative.”
Resume open meeting at 7:01 PM
To resume open meeting at 7:01 PM
From the minutes
“Motion made to resume open meeting at 7:01 PM Motion: Mr. T, Theodore Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: McCourt)
Approve the annual renewal of Class II license for SL Auto Group, 35 Industrial Drive
The Board approve the annual renewal of Class II license for SL Auto Group, 35 Industrial Drive
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the annual renewal of Class II license for SL Auto Group, 35 Industrial Drive Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve: Revised Sick Bank Committee Policy and to appoint AFSCME member Tamra Stock to the Sick Bank Committee
The Board Approve: Revised Sick Bank Committee Policy and to appoint AFSCME member Tamra Stock to the Sick Bank Committee
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve: Revised Sick Bank Committee Policy and to appoint AFSCME member Tamra Stock to the Sick Bank Committee Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Appoint: Accounting Specialist — Payroll -Deborah Gallagher
The Board appoint: Accounting Specialist — Payroll -Deborah Gallagher
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint: Accounting Specialist — Payroll -Deborah Gallagher Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Refer: Zoning articles to the Planning Board
The Board Refer: Zoning articles to the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Refer: Zoning articles to the Planning Board Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Authorize: Finance Director to sign personal service contract with the former Town Accountant
The Board Authorize: Finance Director to sign personal service contract with the former Town Accountant
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Authorize: Finance Director to sign personal service contract with the former Town Accountant Sean Colburn, 89 Randolph Terrace, stood before the Board with an inquiry about this contract. 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 $500 from Pulse Systems for the Police Department
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 $500 from Pulse Systems for the Police Department
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 $500 from Pulse Systems for the Police Department 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 $500 from Susan Staples for Department of Elder and Human Services
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 $500 from Susan Staples for Department of Elder and Human Services
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 $500 from Susan Staples for Department of Elder and Human Services 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 $500 from Pulse Systems for the Fire Department
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 $500 from Pulse Systems for the Fire Department
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 $500 from Pulse Systems for the Fire Department 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 $1500.00 from Making An impact program from Boston Mutual for Parks and...
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 $1500.00 from Making An impact program from Boston Mutual for Parks and Recreations Department
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 $1500.00 from Making An impact program from Boston Mutual for Parks and Recreations Department 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 $1000 from Marilyn and Harold March for the Police Department
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 $1000 from Marilyn and Harold March for the Police Department
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 $1000 from Marilyn and Harold March for the Police Department 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 donation from Jenny Sun for the Police Department
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 donation from Jenny Sun for the Police Department
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 donation from Jenny Sun for the Police Department 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 Jennifer O'Donnell, 16 Walnut Knoll, inquired...
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 Jennifer O'Donnell, 16 Walnut Knoll, inquired about Outfront Media and donations. She continued to talk about the billboard on Getchell Way. The discussion continued. Liza Colburn, 89 Randolph Terrace, inquired about the amount of money and if resident can request use of the funds. Rita Lombardi, 8 Kings Road, inquired the motive for these donations. Sean Colburn, 89 Randolph Terrace, inquired about the owners of the companies. The discussion continued about using mitigation money for body cameras. The discussion continued. Phil Glynn, 8 Kings Road, inquired about Avalon and Roseland project. Kathleen Howley, 43 Sherman Ave, asked about what billboard content. The discussion continued. Town Counsel, 260 Franklin St, Boston noted billboards donations are part of grant agreements, billboards are on private property and noted these Billboards require Zoning approvals, where
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 Jennifer O'Donnell, 16 Walnut Knoll, inquired about Outfront Media and donations. She continued to talk about the billboard on Getchell Way. The discussion continued. Liza Colburn, 89 Randolph Terrace, inquired about the amount of money and if resident can request use of the funds. Rita Lombardi, 8 Kings Road, inquired the motive for these donations. Sean Colburn, 89 Randolph Terrace, inquired about the owners of the companies. The discussion continued about using mitigation money for body cameras. The discussion continued. Phil Glynn, 8 Kings Road, inquired about Avalon and Roseland project. Kathleen Howley, 43 Sherman Ave, asked about what billboard content. The discussion continued. Town Counsel, 260 Franklin St, Boston noted billboards donations are part of grant agreements, billboards are on private property and noted these Billboards require Zoning approvals, where sometimes exemptions or restrictions may apply. There was more discussion about why these donations/grants would be made, The discussion continued. 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 $1500 from Boston Mutual for the Department of Elder and Human Services
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 $1500 from Boston Mutual for the Department of Elder and Human Services
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 $1500 from Boston Mutual for the Department of Elder and Human Services Kathleen Howley, 43 Sherman Ave, asked about this donation. Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve: Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $1750.00
The Board Approve: Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $1750.00
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve: Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $1750.00 Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve: Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of December 19, 2023; December 27, 2023
The Board Approve: Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of December 19, 2023; December 27, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion was made that I move that the Board Approve: Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of December 19, 2023; December 27, 2023, seconded JR., 4-0.” (second: McCourt)
Motion to adjourn at 8:07 PM Respec ful submjtted
Motion to adjourn at 8:07 PM Respec ful submjtted
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 8:07 PM Respec ful submjtted,.”
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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