MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
July 9, 2024
20 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michael C. Loughran, Christopher M. Albert, Patricia M. Boyden, John J. Connolly
Absent: John R. McCourt
During the meeting:
- It was noted Mr. J. McCourt was not present
- It was noted Mr. J, McCourt was not present
Every vote, in order
Resume open meeting at 7:00 PM
To resume open meeting at 7:00 PM
From the minutes
“Motion made to resume open meeting at 7:00 PM Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Support the request for Fiscal Year End 2024 reserve fund transfers for $425,000 for extraordinary School Special Education costs and associated Transportation expenses at the request of the...
The Board support the request for Fiscal Year End 2024 reserve fund transfers for $425,000 for extraordinary School Special Education costs and associated Transportation expenses at the request of the Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board support the request for Fiscal Year End 2024 reserve fund transfers for $425,000 for extraordinary School Special Education costs and associated Transportation expenses at the request of the Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Support the request for $1.2,000 for Elections & Registrars expenses related to an unplanned Special Town Meeting in November of 2023, and the new requirement to expand from six to seven voting...
The Board support the request for $1.2,000 for Elections & Registrars expenses related to an unplanned Special Town Meeting in November of 2023, and the new requirement to expand from six to seven voting precincts; and support the request for $4,000 for Town Clerk expenses related to an unplanned Special Town Meeting in November of 2023 at the request of the Finance Director
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board support the request for $1.2,000 for Elections & Registrars expenses related to an unplanned Special Town Meeting in November of 2023, and the new requirement to expand from six to seven voting precincts; and support the request for $4,000 for Town Clerk expenses related to an unplanned Special Town Meeting in November of 2023 at the request of the Finance Director Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the request from the Revere and Son Heritage Trust for land use, use of the entire park, to hold a region wide yard sale on Saturday August 24, 2024 from 1 PM-4 PM (rain date August 25,...
The Board approve the request from the Revere and Son Heritage Trust for land use, use of the entire park, to hold a region wide yard sale on Saturday August 24, 2024 from 1 PM-4 PM (rain date August 25, 2024), pending police, fire and building approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the request from the Revere and Son Heritage Trust for land use, use of the entire park, to hold a region wide yard sale on Saturday August 24, 2024 from 1 PM-4 PM (rain date August 25, 2024), pending police, fire and building approval Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the request for the entertainment permit for the Revere and Son Heritage Trust, to hold the Toe Jam Puppet Band event on the lawn next to the museum building, on Sunday September 22, 2024...
The Board approve the request for the entertainment permit for the Revere and Son Heritage Trust, to hold the Toe Jam Puppet Band event on the lawn next to the museum building, on Sunday September 22, 2024 from 3 PM-6 PM, and waive the $50 Sunday entertainment fee, contingent on Police and Fire approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the request for the entertainment permit for the Revere and Son Heritage Trust, to hold the Toe Jam Puppet Band event on the lawn next to the museum building, on Sunday September 22, 2024 from 3 PM-6 PM, and waive the $50 Sunday entertainment fee, contingent on Police and Fire approval Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the Personal Service Contract for the Conservation Agent
The Board approve the Personal Service Contract for the Conservation Agent
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Personal Service Contract for the Conservation Agent Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms, J. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: John J. Connolly)
Approve the Maintenance Electrician job description
The Board approve the Maintenance Electrician job description
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Maintenance Electrician job description Motion: Mr, C. Albert Second: Mr. J. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: John J. Connolly)
Approve second hand jewelry and electronics permit for Precious Metals Reclaiming Service
The Board approve second hand jewelry and electronics permit for Precious Metals Reclaiming Service
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve second hand jewelry and electronics permit for Precious Metals Reclaiming Service Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: John J. Connolly)
Appoint Chair M. Loughran as the Select Board Representative to the By Law Modernization Committee
The Board appoint Chair M. Loughran as the Select Board Representative to the By Law Modernization Committee
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint Chair M. Loughran as the Select Board Representative to the By Law Modernization Committee Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Appoint Parks and Recreation seasonal staff - Kyle Downing
The Board appoint Parks and Recreation seasonal staff - Kyle Downing
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint Parks and Recreation seasonal staff - Kyle Downing Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Appoint Election Workers: Carol Ayotte; Mary Ellen Bickett; Dawn Couture; Evan Patton
The Board appoint Election Workers: Carol Ayotte; Mary Ellen Bickett; Dawn Couture; Evan Patton
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint Election Workers: Carol Ayotte; Mary Ellen Bickett; Dawn Couture; Evan Patton Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Appoint the School Rep to the Cable Advisory Committee- Brian Lynch
The Board appoint the School Rep to the Cable Advisory Committee- Brian Lynch
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint the School Rep to the Cable Advisory Committee- Brian Lynch Motion: Mr, C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Appoint a member to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee - Desmond Sumrall
The Board appoint a member to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee - Desmond Sumrall
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint a member to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee - Desmond Sumrall Motion: Mr, C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Appoint member to the Canton Veteran's Council -William Gambill
The Board appoint member to the Canton Veteran's Council -William Gambill
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint member to the Canton Veteran's Council -William Gambill Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
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. C. Albert Second: Ms, T, Boyden Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the Water and Sewer Commitment Final Bills in the amount of $13,832.70
The Board approve the Water and Sewer Commitment Final Bills in the amount of $13,832.70
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Water and Sewer Commitment Final Bills in the amount of $13,832.70 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: John J. Connolly)
Approve the Water and Sewer Commitment Residential in the amount of $3,529,746.05
The Board approve the Water and Sewer Commitment Residential in the amount of $3,529,746.05
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Water and Sewer Commitment Residential in the amount of $3,529,746.05 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: John J. Connolly)
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. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the Minutes from the Select Board meetings of June 11, 2024
The Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board meetings of June 11, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board meetings of June 11, 2024 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: John J. Connolly)
Adjourn at 7:42 PM
The Board adjourn at 7:42 PM
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board adjourn at 7:42 PM.”
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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