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18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael C. Loughran, John R. McCourt, Christopher M. Albert, Patricia M. Boyden, John J. Connolly
Absent: None
Open the Public Hearing
The Board open the Public Hearing
“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
“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 requested modifications to the 7"' amendment , now known as the 91" Amendment of the Development Agreement between Canton Holdings and the Town of Canton for site design; number of...
The Board approve the requested modifications to the 7"' amendment , now known as the 91" Amendment of the Development Agreement between Canton Holdings and the Town of Canton for site design; number of buildings and unit count
“Motion was made that the Board approve the requested modifications to the 7"' amendment , now known as the 91" Amendment of the Development Agreement between Canton Holdings and the Town of Canton for site design; number of buildings and unit count. Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J, McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve a proposed 8`" Amendment to the Development Agreement between Canton Holdings and the Town of Canton for 12 Townhouses on Lot 10 on Neponset Street and small parking lot proposed by Town...
The Board approve a proposed 8`" Amendment to the Development Agreement between Canton Holdings and the Town of Canton for 12 Townhouses on Lot 10 on Neponset Street and small parking lot proposed by Town of Canton to be constructed by Canton Holdings, separate and distinct at 25-27 Neponset Street near Washington Street
“Motion was made that the Board approve a proposed 8`" Amendment to the Development Agreement between Canton Holdings and the Town of Canton for 12 Townhouses on Lot 10 on Neponset Street and small parking lot proposed by Town of Canton to be constructed by Canton Holdings, separate and distinct at 25-27 Neponset Street near Washington Street 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
“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
“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 amendment to the Town of Canton Weights and Measures Fee Schedule
The Board approve the amendment to the Town of Canton Weights and Measures Fee Schedule
“Motion was made that the Board approve the amendment to the Town of Canton Weights and Measures Fee Schedule Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve the Canton Public Schools request to access the Capital Contingency fund in the amount of $250,000 to support the design, development, and construction of the Hansen Elementary School...
The Board approve the Canton Public Schools request to access the Capital Contingency fund in the amount of $250,000 to support the design, development, and construction of the Hansen Elementary School Ventilator project
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Canton Public Schools request to access the Capital Contingency fund in the amount of $250,000 to support the design, development, and construction of the Hansen Elementary School Ventilator project Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve the Canton Public Schools request to gain access to the $3,010,000 of the Special Education Reserve Fund as a means to balance the FY24 budget
The Board approve the Canton Public Schools request to gain access to the $3,010,000 of the Special Education Reserve Fund as a means to balance the FY24 budget
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Canton Public Schools request to gain access to the $3,010,000 of the Special Education Reserve Fund as a means to balance the FY24 budget Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve the change in officers and directors for Wampatuck Country Club
The Board approve the change in officers and directors for Wampatuck Country Club
“Motion was made that the Board approve the change in officers and directors for Wampatuck Country Club Motion: Mr, C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve and execute the Conservation Restriction associated with the Canton Reserve Toll Brother's subdivision
The Board approve and execute the Conservation Restriction associated with the Canton Reserve Toll Brother's subdivision
“Motion was made that the Board approve and execute the Conservation Restriction associated with the Canton Reserve Toll Brother's subdivision Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve the Administrative Employees Union (AEA) Memorandum of Agreement
The Board approve the Administrative Employees Union (AEA) Memorandum of Agreement
“Motion was made that that the Board approve the Administrative Employees Union (AEA) Memorandum of Agreement Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve the 3 year Personal Service Contracts for: Software Coordinator; Information Systems Manager; Superintendent of Public Works; Town Accountant; Human Resource Director
The Board approve the 3 year Personal Service Contracts for: Software Coordinator; Information Systems Manager; Superintendent of Public Works; Town Accountant; Human Resource Director
“Motion was made that the Board approve the 3 year Personal Service Contracts for: Software Coordinator; Information Systems Manager; Superintendent of Public Works; Town Accountant; Human Resource Director Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve the 1 year Personal Service Contract for: Police Chief
The Board approve the 1 year Personal Service Contract for: Police Chief
Yes: John J. Connolly, Loughran, McCourtNo: BoydenAbstained: Albert
“Motion was made that the Board approve the 1 year Personal Service Contract for: Police Chief Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. J. Connolly Vote: 3-1-1 (Mr. Albert abstain; Ms. Boyden opposed).” (Motion: McCourt, second: John J. Connolly)
Approve the appointment of Utilities Maintenance Technician -Phil Pennacchio
The Board approve the appointment of Utilities Maintenance Technician -Phil Pennacchio
“Motion was made that the Board approve the appointment of Utilities Maintenance Technician -Phil Pennacchio Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve the appointment of Part Time Animal Control Officer -Joseph Nee
The Board approve the appointment of Part Time Animal Control Officer -Joseph Nee
“Motion was made that the Board approve the appointment of Part Time Animal Control Officer -Joseph Nee Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
“Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Adjourn the meeting at 8:24 PM
To adjourn the meeting at 8:24 PM
“Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 8:24 PM. Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, 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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