MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
February 20, 2024
21 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, Christopher M. Albert, John R. McCourt
Absent: None
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. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (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. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve the change of ownership interest and change of manager to David Beller for Northern Spy, LLC, 4 Roiling Mill Way, Canton, MA
The Board approve the change of ownership interest and change of manager to David Beller for Northern Spy, LLC, 4 Roiling Mill Way, Canton, MA
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the change of ownership interest and change of manager to David Beller for Northern Spy, LLC, 4 Roiling Mill Way, Canton, MA Motion: Mr. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Support Annual Town Meeting Articles 1 through Article 14 as written in the warrant, noting these are housekeeping articles
The Board support Annual Town Meeting Articles 1 through Article 14 as written in the warrant, noting these are housekeeping articles
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board support Annual Town Meeting Articles 1 through Article 14 as written in the warrant, noting these are housekeeping articles. Motion: Mr. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Support Annual Town Meeting Article 16, approving Annual 4`" of July Celebration
The Select Board support Annual Town Meeting Article 16, approving Annual 4`" of July Celebration
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Select Board support Annual Town Meeting Article 16, approving Annual 4`" of July Celebration Motion: Mr. Loughran Second: Mr, J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Defer Annual Town Meeting Articles 15 to the Capital Outlay Committee
The Board defer Annual Town Meeting Articles 15 to the Capital Outlay Committee
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board defer Annual Town Meeting Articles 15 to the Capital Outlay Committee Motion: Mr. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Defer Annual Town meeting Article 17 to Community Preservation Committee
The Board defer Annual Town meeting Article 17 to Community Preservation Committee
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board defer Annual Town meeting Article 17 to Community Preservation Committee Motion: Mr. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Support the 2025 Capital Requests as recommended by the Finance Director and Town Administrator
The Board support the 2025 Capital Requests as recommended by the Finance Director and Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board support the 2025 Capital Requests as recommended by the Finance Director and Town Administrator Motion: Mr. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve the application to obtain a Special License to Serve Wine and Malt Beverages and entertainment at a One -Day Event to be held for Friends of the Canton Public Library, 5K Finish Line Party...
The Board approve the application to obtain a Special License to Serve Wine and Malt Beverages and entertainment at a One -Day Event to be held for Friends of the Canton Public Library, 5K Finish Line Party Fundraiser, 786 Washington St., on Sunday April 28, 2024 from 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the application to obtain a Special License to Serve Wine and Malt Beverages and entertainment at a One -Day Event to be held for Friends of the Canton Public Library, 5K Finish Line Party Fundraiser, 786 Washington St., on Sunday April 28, 2024 from 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief approval Motion: Mr. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve the request to hold the Dean S. Luce CAPT annual SK and Fun Run and application for one day entertainment to be held on Sunday, May 19th 2024, from 9:00 AM- 2:00 PM, subject to Police Approval
The Board approve the request to hold the Dean S. Luce CAPT annual SK and Fun Run and application for one day entertainment to be held on Sunday, May 19th 2024, from 9:00 AM- 2:00 PM, subject to Police Approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the request to hold the Dean S. Luce CAPT annual SK and Fun Run and application for one day entertainment to be held on Sunday, May 19th 2024, from 9:00 AM- 2:00 PM, subject to Police Approval Motion: Mr. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Authorize using mitigation, up to $5000 from Reservoir Pond Fund for demolition of 27 Neponset Street
The Board authorize using mitigation, up to $5000 from Reservoir Pond Fund for demolition of 27 Neponset Street
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board authorize using mitigation, up to $5000 from Reservoir Pond Fund for demolition of 27 Neponset Street Motion: Mr. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Appoint a Building Maintenance Worker -James Nashawaty
The Board appoint a Building Maintenance Worker -James Nashawaty
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint a Building Maintenance Worker -James Nashawaty Motion: Mr. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Appoint Election Workers -Nancy Casper, Allison Patton, Steven Hirsch, Sharon King, Dolores Marmol, David MacFarland, Dorothy Wheeler, Agnes Hagan, Rhonda Meisel
The Board appoint Election Workers -Nancy Casper, Allison Patton, Steven Hirsch, Sharon King, Dolores Marmol, David MacFarland, Dorothy Wheeler, Agnes Hagan, Rhonda Meisel
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint Election Workers -Nancy Casper, Allison Patton, Steven Hirsch, Sharon King, Dolores Marmol, David MacFarland, Dorothy Wheeler, Agnes Hagan, Rhonda Meisel Motion: Mr. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Appoint Crossing Guard -Cara Cote
The Board appoint Crossing Guard -Cara Cote
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint Crossing Guard -Cara Cote Motion: Mr, Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve the Personal Action Form for Assistant Town Engineer -Joshua Gittings
The Board approve the Personal Action Form for Assistant Town Engineer -Joshua Gittings
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Personal Action Form for Assistant Town Engineer -Joshua Gittings Motion: Mr. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve the Personal Action Form for Library Page -Lisa Quinn
The Board approve the Personal Action Form for Library Page -Lisa Quinn
The minutes do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Personal Action Form for Library Page -Lisa Quinn Motion: Mr. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-❑.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Authorize the Town Administrator to enter an agreement with a realtor for the town owned unit 50 Copperworks Unit 104
The Board authorize the Town Administrator to enter an agreement with a realtor for the town owned unit 50 Copperworks Unit 104
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board authorize the Town Administrator to enter an agreement with a realtor for the town owned unit 50 Copperworks Unit 104 Motion: Mr. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute a sales agreement for 50 Copperworks Unit 104
The Board authorize the Town Administrator to execute a sales agreement for 50 Copperworks Unit 104
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board authorize the Town Administrator to execute a sales agreement for 50 Copperworks Unit 104 Motion: Mr. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of February 1, 2024; February 6, 2024
The Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of February 1, 2024; February 6, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of February 1, 2024; February 6, 2024 Motion: Mr. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Adjourn at 8:02 PM
To adjourn at 8:02 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn at 8:02 PM Motion: Mr. 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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