MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
June 11, 2024
25 recorded votes, 4 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
Approve the request for the Canton High School Wellness Department's Champions of Wellness 5K Road Race, to be held on Sunday, November 24, 2024
The Board approve the request for the Canton High School Wellness Department's Champions of Wellness 5K Road Race, to be held on Sunday, November 24, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the request for the Canton High School Wellness Department's Champions of Wellness 5K Road Race, to be held on Sunday, November 24, 2024 Motion. Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
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, C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote; 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, 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. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve the application for a Class 11 Auto Dealer's License for 10 cars, for Hitech Collision Center Inc located at 60 Walpole St., Canton, MA 02021
The Board approve the application for a Class 11 Auto Dealer's License for 10 cars, for Hitech Collision Center Inc located at 60 Walpole St., Canton, MA 02021
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the application for a Class 11 Auto Dealer's License for 10 cars, for Hitech Collision Center Inc located at 60 Walpole St., Canton, MA 02021 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
The Board, at the recommendation of the Finance Director, accept the lowest cost responsive bidder for Medical Stop Loss Coverage for FY25 from UNUM Life Insurance Company of America and authorize...
The Board, at the recommendation of the Finance Director, accept the lowest cost responsive bidder for Medical Stop Loss Coverage for FY25 from UNUM Life Insurance Company of America and authorize the Finance Director to execute same
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board, at the recommendation of the Finance Director, accept the lowest cost responsive bidder for Medical Stop Loss Coverage for FY25 from UNUM Life Insurance Company of America and authorize the Finance Director to execute same Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Prynne Hills & Millside Rent Increase Requests Discussion Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve 5% rental increase for Prynne
The Board approve 5% rental increase for Prynne
Yes: Albert, Boyden, John J. Connolly, LoughranNo: McCourt
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve 5% rental increase for Prynne Hills Motion: Ms. T. Boyden opposed) Second: Mr. J. Connolly Motion was made that the Board approve 5% rental increase for Millside Motion: Mr. C. Albert opposed) Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 4-1 (Mr. McCourt.” (Motion: Boyden, second: John J. Connolly)
Approve 5% rental increase for
The Board approve 5% rental increase for
Yes: Albert, Boyden, John J. Connolly, LoughranNo: McCourt
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve 5% rental increase for Millside Motion: Mr. C. Albert opposed) Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 4-1 (Mr. McCourt Vote: 4-1 (Mr. McCourt.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Change the Select Board Representative on Traffic Committee from non -voting member to voting member
The Board change the Select Board Representative on Traffic Committee from non -voting member to voting member
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board change the Select Board Representative on Traffic Committee from non -voting member to voting member Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement for Superior Officers
The Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement for Superior Officers
Yes: Boyden, John J. Connolly, Loughran, McCourtAbstained: Albert
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement for Superior Officers Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. J. Connolly Vote: 4-0-1 (Mr. Albert abstained).” (Motion: McCourt, second: John J. Connolly)
Approve a 3% Cost of Living Increase for all Personnel Board employees
The Board approve a 3% Cost of Living Increase for all Personnel Board employees
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve a 3% Cost of Living Increase for all Personnel Board employees Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Appoint Water/Sewer Office Administrator -Michael Jerrier
The Board appoint Water/Sewer Office Administrator -Michael Jerrier
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint Water/Sewer Office Administrator -Michael Jerrier Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve the Geographic Information System (GIS) Technician job description and position
The Board approve the Geographic Information System (GIS) Technician job description and position
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Geographic Information System (GIS) Technician job description and position Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve the Geographic Information System (GIS) Managerjob description
The Board approve the Geographic Information System (GIS) Managerjob description
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Geographic Information System (GIS) Managerjob description Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Appoint Seasonal Parks and Recreation Staff-Ava Gilmore and consider the rate changes of Siobhan Colin and Claire Ferrara
The Board appoint Seasonal Parks and Recreation Staff-Ava Gilmore and consider the rate changes of Siobhan Colin and Claire Ferrara
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint Seasonal Parks and Recreation Staff-Ava Gilmore and consider the rate changes of Siobhan Colin and Claire Ferrara Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Appoint DPW Seasonal Help -Francis McCoole
The Board appoint DPW Seasonal Help -Francis McCoole
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint DPW Seasonal Help -Francis McCoole Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve the Southeastern Regional Services Group DPW Supply Award for7/1/2024-6/30/2025
The Board approve the Southeastern Regional Services Group DPW Supply Award for7/1/2024-6/30/2025
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Southeastern Regional Services Group DPW Supply Award for7/1/2024-6/30/2025 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve the application to obtain an Entertainment Permit for a one day event, CDEI 4"' Annual Juneteenth Event at 4 Rolling Mill Way, Northern Spy Restaurant on June 14, 2024, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM,...
The Board approve the application to obtain an Entertainment Permit for a one day event, CDEI 4"' Annual Juneteenth Event at 4 Rolling Mill Way, Northern Spy Restaurant on June 14, 2024, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, and request for waiver of application fee, contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief approvals
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the application to obtain an Entertainment Permit for a one day event, CDEI 4"' Annual Juneteenth Event at 4 Rolling Mill Way, Northern Spy Restaurant on June 14, 2024, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, and request for waiver of application fee, contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief approvals Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: S-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve the request to hold the Ponkapoag Civic Children's Triathalon Event to be held on Sunday, August 24, 2024, beginning at 10:00 AM, subject to Police and Fire approval
The Board approve the request to hold the Ponkapoag Civic Children's Triathalon Event to be held on Sunday, August 24, 2024, beginning at 10:00 AM, subject to Police and Fire approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the request to hold the Ponkapoag Civic Children's Triathalon Event to be held on Sunday, August 24, 2024, beginning at 10:00 AM, subject to Police and Fire approval. Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Accept the MassTrails Grant Award from Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation in the amount of $48,000 for trail feasibility study
The Board accept the MassTrails Grant Award from Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation in the amount of $48,000 for trail feasibility study
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board accept the MassTrails Grant Award from Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation in the amount of $48,000 for trail feasibility study Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve mitigation funds up to $15,000 for unanticipated change order for the Little League restroom/snack shack project at the Kennedy School
The Board approve mitigation funds up to $15,000 for unanticipated change order for the Little League restroom/snack shack project at the Kennedy School
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve mitigation funds up to $15,000 for unanticipated change order for the Little League restroom/snack shack project at the Kennedy School Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, 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 $12,500 from Outfront Media for 120 Cedar Street
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 $12,500 from Outfront Media for 120 Cedar Street
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 $12,500 from Outfront Media for 120 Cedar Street Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $900
The Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $900
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $900 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr.1. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds
The Board approve the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve the Minutes from the Select Board meetings of May 28, 2024
The Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board meetings of May 28, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board meetings of May 28, 2024 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Adjourn at 8:02 PM Respectfully
To adjourn at 8:02 PM Respectfully
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn at 8:02 PM Respectfully.”
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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