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Canton Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

June 25, 2024

18 recorded votes, 1 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

Open the Public Hearing

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Close the Public Hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Open the Public Hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Close the Public Hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the amendment to the Town of Canton Weights and Measures Fee Schedule

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve the amendment to the Town of Canton Weights and Measures Fee Schedule

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

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

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the change in officers and directors for Wampatuck Country Club

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve the change in officers and directors for Wampatuck Country Club

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve and execute the Conservation Restriction associated with the Canton Reserve Toll Brother's subdivision

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve and execute the Conservation Restriction associated with the Canton Reserve Toll Brother's subdivision

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Administrative Employees Union (AEA) Memorandum of Agreement

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve the Administrative Employees Union (AEA) Memorandum of Agreement

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the 3 year Personal Service Contracts for: Software Coordinator; Information Systems Manager; Superintendent of Public Works; Town Accountant; Human Resource Director

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve the 3 year Personal Service Contracts for: Software Coordinator; Information Systems Manager; Superintendent of Public Works; Town Accountant; Human Resource Director

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the 1 year Personal Service Contract for: Police Chief

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 3–1

The Board approve the 1 year Personal Service Contract for: Police Chief

Yes: John J. Connolly, Loughran, McCourtNo: BoydenAbstained: Albert

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the appointment of Utilities Maintenance Technician -Phil Pennacchio

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve the appointment of Utilities Maintenance Technician -Phil Pennacchio

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the appointment of Part Time Animal Control Officer -Joseph Nee

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve the appointment of Part Time Animal Control Officer -Joseph Nee

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

(the minutes do not state the motion)

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

(the minutes do not state the motion)

From the minutes

“Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Adjourn the meeting at 8:24 PM

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the meeting at 8:24 PM

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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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