MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
April 9, 2024
24 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michael C. Loughran, John R. McCourt, Christopher M. Albert, Patricia M. Boyden, John J. Connolly
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Mr. Albert returned to the room
- Mr. Chris Albert recused himself and left the room for this next vote.
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. 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. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve the application for a Change of Ownership Interest for Concert Blue Hill Bevco, LLC dba Blue Hill Country Club, 23 Pecunit St. Canton, MA
The Board approve the application for a Change of Ownership Interest for Concert Blue Hill Bevco, LLC dba Blue Hill Country Club, 23 Pecunit St. Canton, MA
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the application for a Change of Ownership Interest for Concert Blue Hill Bevco, LLC dba Blue Hill Country Club, 23 Pecunit St. Canton, MA Motion: Mr. Loughran Second: Mr. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Open the Public Hearing
To open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the Public Hearing Motion: Mr. Loughran Second: Mr. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close the Public Hearing Motion: Mr. Loughran Second: Mr, McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve the application for a new Section 12 General on Premises All Alcohol license for The Blanc, Inc., located at 480 Neponset St. #11B1, Canton, MA
The Board approve the application for a new Section 12 General on Premises All Alcohol license for The Blanc, Inc., located at 480 Neponset St. #11B1, Canton, MA
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the application for a new Section 12 General on Premises All Alcohol license for The Blanc, Inc., located at 480 Neponset St. #11B1, Canton, MA Motion: Mr, Loughran Second: Mr. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Proceed with Republic Services for solid waste and recycling collection program, pending successful contract negotiations
The Board proceed with Republic Services for solid waste and recycling collection program, pending successful contract negotiations
Yes: Albert, John J. Connolly, McCourtNo: Boyden, Loughran
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board proceed with Republic Services for solid waste and recycling collection program, pending successful contract negotiations Motion: Mr. Loughran Second: Mr. McCourt Vote: 3-2 (Ms. Boyden and Mr. Loughran opposed).” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve an application to change officers and directors for EET Group Inc, dba Canton Auto Gallery on its Class II dealer's license
The Board approve an application to change officers and directors for EET Group Inc, dba Canton Auto Gallery on its Class II dealer's license
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve an application to change officers and directors for EET Group Inc, dba Canton Auto Gallery on its Class II dealer's license Motion: Mr. Loughran Second: Mr. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve an application for a Common Victualler's license for Spice Art, 588 Washington St
The Board approve an application for a Common Victualler's license for Spice Art, 588 Washington St
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve an application for a Common Victualler's license for Spice Art, 588 Washington St. Motion: Mr. Loughran Second: Mr. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Re -appoint members to the many Boards and Committees -list attached
The Board re -appoint members to the many Boards and Committees -list attached
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board re -appoint members to the many Boards and Committees -list attached Motion: Mr. Loughran Second: Mr. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Appoint Firefighter — Ryan Lamb
The Board appoint Firefighter — Ryan Lamb
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint Firefighter — Ryan Lamb Motion: Mr. Loughran Second: Mr. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approving appointment of Seasonal Parks and Recreation Staff - see attached spreadsheets for aquatics staff; camp staff; and maintenance staff
The Board approving appointment of Seasonal Parks and Recreation Staff - see attached spreadsheets for aquatics staff; camp staff; and maintenance staff
Christopher M. Albert stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approving appointment of Seasonal Parks and Recreation Staff - see attached spreadsheets for aquatics staff; camp staff; and maintenance staff Motion: Mr. Loughran Second: Mr. McCourt Vote: 4-0-1 (Mr. Albert recused).” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approving Fire Department abatement request in the amount of $1500
The Board approving Fire Department abatement request in the amount of $1500
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approving Fire Department abatement request in the amount of $1500 Motion: Mr. Loughran Second: Mr. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve of the Personal Action Form for Board Secretary to Procurement Audit Committee -Allison Neff
The Board approve of the Personal Action Form for Board Secretary to Procurement Audit Committee -Allison Neff
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve of the Personal Action Form for Board Secretary to Procurement Audit Committee -Allison Neff Motion: Mr. Loughran Second: Mr. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve the application for One Day Entertainment for the Canton Heritage Festival to be held at 2 Roiling Mill Way, including the entire Town owned park at the Heritage site on May 18, 2024 from...
The Board approve the application for One Day Entertainment for the Canton Heritage Festival to be held at 2 Roiling Mill Way, including the entire Town owned park at the Heritage site on May 18, 2024 from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM and request for one day entertainment fee waiver contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the application for One Day Entertainment for the Canton Heritage Festival to be held at 2 Roiling Mill Way, including the entire Town owned park at the Heritage site on May 18, 2024 from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM and request for one day entertainment fee waiver contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief approval Motion: Mr, Loughran Second: Mr. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (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 following donations to the Beautification Committee for Clean Up Day
The Board accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donations to the Beautification Committee for Clean Up Day
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 following donations to the Beautification Committee for Clean Up Day $100 from Alan Rapoport $250 from B & G Restaurant Supply $SOO Draper Properties Motion: Mr. Loughran Second: Mr. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (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 grant of $50,000 from Outfront Media for Shawmut and Route 95 locations
The Board accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the grant of $50,000 from Outfront Media for Shawmut and Route 95 locations
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 grant of $50,000 from Outfront Media for Shawmut and Route 95 locations Motion: Mr. Loughran Second: Mr. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $575
The Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $575
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $575 Motion: Mr. Loughran Second: Mr. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve the Water and Sewer Commitment Residential in the amount of $3,230,169,74
The Board approve the Water and Sewer Commitment Residential in the amount of $3,230,169,74
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Water and Sewer Commitment Residential in the amount of $3,230,169,74 Motion: Mr. Loughran Second: Mr. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve the Water and Sewer Commitment Final Bills in the amount of $8666.44
The Board approve the Water and Sewer Commitment Final Bills in the amount of $8666.44
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Water and Sewer Commitment Final Bills in the amount of $8666.44 Motion: Mr. Loughran Second: Mr. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Authorize the request for use of up to $20,000 from mitigation for the Kennedy Field House irrigation repair from the Billboard mitigation account
The Board authorize the request for use of up to $20,000 from mitigation for the Kennedy Field House irrigation repair from the Billboard mitigation account
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board authorize the request for use of up to $20,000 from mitigation for the Kennedy Field House irrigation repair from the Billboard mitigation account Motion: Mr. Loughran Second: Mr. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Appoint Select Board Representatives to the Traffic Committee - Michael Loughran as voting member and Patricia Boyden as non- voting member
The Board appoint Select Board Representatives to the Traffic Committee - Michael Loughran as voting member and Patricia Boyden as non- voting member
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint Select Board Representatives to the Traffic Committee - Michael Loughran as voting member and Patricia Boyden as non- voting member Motion: Mr. Loughran Second: Mr. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve the Minutes from the Select Board meetings of March 12, 2024
The Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board meetings of March 12, 2024
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board meetings of March 12, 2024 Motion: Mr. Loughran recused) Second: Mr. McCourt Vote: 4-0-1 {Ms. Boyden.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Adjourn at 8:56 PM
To adjourn at 8:56 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn at 8:56 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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