MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
May 13, 2024
20 recorded votes, 2 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
Every vote, in order
Send to Annual Town Meeting, with a positive recommendation
To send to Annual Town Meeting, with a positive recommendation
From the minutes
“Motion was made to send to Annual Town Meeting, with a positive recommendation Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. C. Albert Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: Albert)
Move that the Board approve the updated ARPA plan
The Board move that the Board approve the updated ARPA plan
Yes: Boyden, John J. Connolly, Loughran, McCourtAbstained: Albert
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board move that the Board approve the updated ARPA plan Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second; Mr. C. Albert Vote: 4-0-1 (Mr. Albert abstain).” (Motion: Loughran, second: Albert)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve the Select Board Representative appointments to the following committees
The Board approve the Select Board Representative appointments to the following committees
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Select Board Representative appointments to the following committees; Community Preservation Committee -Christopher Albert Master Plan Implementation Committee -Trish Boyden Reservoir Pond Committee -John McCourt Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve the following School Committee Representative appointments
The Board approve the following School Committee Representative appointments
Yes: Albert, Boyden, John J. Connolly, LoughranAbstained: McCourt
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the following School Committee Representative appointments: Kim McCourt to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee; Kristian Merenda to the Master Plan Implementation Committee Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 4-0-1 (J. McCourt Abstain).” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve the following Conservation Commission appointments: Melissa Mayer to the Community Preservation Committee
The Board approve the following Conservation Commission appointments: Melissa Mayer to the Community Preservation Committee
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the following Conservation Commission appointments: Melissa Mayer to the Community Preservation Committee; Robert McDonald to the Master Plan Implementation Committee Gerald Carmichael to the Water and Sewer Rate Policy Committee Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve the following Housing Authority appointments: Glen Hannington to the Affordable Housing Trust
The Board approve the following Housing Authority appointments: Glen Hannington to the Affordable Housing Trust
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the following Housing Authority appointments: Glen Hannington to the Affordable Housing Trust; Adam Brothers to the Community Preservation Committee Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr, McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve the appointment to the Beautification Committee - Christopher Connolly
The Board approve the appointment to the Beautification Committee - Christopher Connolly
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the appointment to the Beautification Committee - Christopher Connolly Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve the appointment to the Traffic Committee -James P. Schmakel
The Board approve the appointment to the Traffic Committee -James P. Schmakel
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the appointment to the Traffic Committee -James P. Schmakel Motion: Mr, M. Loughran Second: Mr. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve the appointment to the Veteran's Council -Darren Bouwmeester
The Board approve the appointment to the Veteran's Council -Darren Bouwmeester
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the appointment to the Veteran's Council -Darren Bouwmeester Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve the appointment to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee- Jestin King
The Board approve the appointment to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee- Jestin King
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the appointment to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee- Jestin King Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Declare as surplus: 2019 Ford Explorer Police vehicle
The Board declare as surplus: 2019 Ford Explorer Police vehicle
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board declare as surplus: 2019 Ford Explorer Police vehicle Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. McCourt Vote: S-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 a $1000.00 donation to the Department of Elder and Human Services Physical Fitness...
The Board accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A a $1000.00 donation to the Department of Elder and Human Services Physical Fitness Programming from Victor D. Del Vecchio and Alicia R. Lopez Family Fund
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 a $1000.00 donation to the Department of Elder and Human Services Physical Fitness Programming from Victor D. Del Vecchio and Alicia R. Lopez Family Fund Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve the request from the Library Trustees for the use of up to $50,000 mitigation for the interior design services for the Library
The Board approve the request from the Library Trustees for the use of up to $50,000 mitigation for the interior design services for the Library
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the request from the Library Trustees for the use of up to $50,000 mitigation for the interior design services for the Library Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr, McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Support Annual Town Meeting Article 28-Appropriation to fund Museum improvements at the Paul Revere Heritage Site
The Board support Annual Town Meeting Article 28-Appropriation to fund Museum improvements at the Paul Revere Heritage Site
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board support Annual Town Meeting Article 28-Appropriation to fund Museum improvements at the Paul Revere Heritage Site Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve the Social Media Policy
The Board approve the Social Media Policy
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Social Media Policy Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve Select Board Operating Procedures Review -Administrative Code Part I
The Board approve Select Board Operating Procedures Review -Administrative Code Part I
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve Select Board Operating Procedures Review -Administrative Code Part I Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $3787.50
The Board approve Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $3787.50
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $3787.50 Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Approve Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds
The Board approve Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Continue in open session during this session of Annual Town Meeting
To continue in open session during this session of Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion was made to continue in open session during this session of Annual Town Meeting. Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. 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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