MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
July 16, 2024
16 recorded votes, 5 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 Assistant Town Administrator Job Description and the appointment of the Assistant Town Administrator -Jennifer Kemalian
The Board approve the Assistant Town Administrator Job Description and the appointment of the Assistant Town Administrator -Jennifer Kemalian
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Albert, that the Board approve the Assistant Town Administrator Job Description and the appointment of the Assistant Town Administrator -Jennifer Kemalian, seconded by Mr. J. McCourt Roil call vote was taken, 5-0 Ms. T. Boyden Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. J. McCourt Affirmative Mr. C. Albert Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve the Personal Service Contract for the Deputy Fire Chief
The Board approve the Personal Service Contract for the Deputy Fire Chief
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Albert that the Board approve the Personal Service Contract for the Deputy Fire Chief seconded by Mr. J. McCourt Roll call vote was taken, 5-0 Ms. T. Boyden Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. J. McCourt Affirmative Mr. C. Albert Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve the Personal Service Contract for the Library Director
The Board approve the Personal Service Contract for the Library Director
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Albert that the Board approve the Personal Service Contract for the Library Director seconded by Mr. J. McCourt Roll call vote was taken, 5-0 Ms. T. Boyden Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. J. McCourt Affirmative Mr. C. Albert Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Issue a notice of violation to Farrington Power Equipment, Inc, (d/b/a F&F Power Equipment) for violation of Article XIV, Section 2 of the General By -Laws which prohibits obstruction of public...
To issue a notice of violation to Farrington Power Equipment, Inc, (d/b/a F&F Power Equipment) for violation of Article XIV, Section 2 of the General By -Laws which prohibits obstruction of public ways and sidewalks at 40 Walpole Terrace, and to authorize Town Counsel to take action to enforce that By -Law as necessary
Yes: Albert, Boyden, John J. Connolly, LoughranAbstained: McCourt
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Albert, to issue a notice of violation to Farrington Power Equipment, Inc, (d/b/a F&F Power Equipment) for violation of Article XIV, Section 2 of the General By -Laws which prohibits obstruction of public ways and sidewalks at 40 Walpole Terrace, and to authorize Town Counsel to take action to enforce that By -Law as necessary, seconded by Mr. J. Connolly Roll call vote was taken, 4-0-1 (due to technical difficulties Mr. McCourt abstained and was not present for this vote) Ms. T. Boyden Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. J. McCourt Abstain Mr. C. Albert Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: John J. Connolly)
Approve the appointment of Water/Sewer Coordinator —Susan Langan
The Board approve the appointment of Water/Sewer Coordinator —Susan Langan
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Albert, that the Board approve the appointment of Water/Sewer Coordinator —Susan Langan, seconded by Ms. T. Boyden Roil call vote was taken, 5-0 Ms. T, Boyden Affirmative Mr. 1, Connolly Affirmative Mr. J. McCourt Affirmative Mr. C. Albert Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the reappointment to the Cultural Council - Lien Phan,_seconded by Mr. J. McCourt
The Board approve the reappointment to the Cultural Council - Lien Phan,_seconded by Mr. J. McCourt
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Albert, that the Board approve the reappointment to the Cultural Council - Lien Phan,_seconded by Mr. J. McCourt Roll call vote was taken, 5-0 Ms. T. Boyden Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. J. McCourt Affirmative Mr, C. Albert Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve the appointment to the Cable Advisory Board -Peter Hennessey_seconded by Mr. J. McCourt
The Board approve the appointment to the Cable Advisory Board -Peter Hennessey_seconded by Mr. J. McCourt
Yes: Albert, John J. Connolly, Loughran, McCourtAbstained: Boyden
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Albert, that the Board approve the appointment to the Cable Advisory Board -Peter Hennessey_seconded by Mr. J. McCourt Roll call vote was taken, 4-0-1 Ms. T. Boyden Abstain Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. J, McCourt Affirmative Mr. C, Albert Affirmative Mr, M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve the appointment to the Veteran's Council - Peter Hennessey,_seconded by Mr. J. McCourt
The Board approve the appointment to the Veteran's Council - Peter Hennessey,_seconded by Mr. J. McCourt
Yes: Albert, John J. Connolly, Loughran, McCourtAbstained: Boyden
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Albert that the Board approve the appointment to the Veteran's Council - Peter Hennessey,_seconded by Mr. J. McCourt Roil call vote was taken, 4-0-1 Ms. T. Boyden Abstain Mr. J, Connolly Affirmative Mr. J, McCourt Affirmative Mr. C. Albert Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve the FY24 Safe and Senior grant for the Fire Department in the amount of $8081.72
The Board approve the FY24 Safe and Senior grant for the Fire Department in the amount of $8081.72
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Albert, that the Board approve the FY24 Safe and Senior grant for the Fire Department in the amount of $8081.72, seconded by Mr. J. McCourt Ro€I call vote was taken, 5-0 Ms. T, Boyden Affirmative Mr. J, Connolly Affirmative Mr. J, McCourt Affirmative Mr. C. Albert Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A; $3000 from HESSCO as a stipend for SHINE expenses (Serving Health Insurance Needs) for the...
The Board accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A; $3000 from HESSCO as a stipend for SHINE expenses (Serving Health Insurance Needs) for the Department of Elder and Human Services
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Albert that the Board accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A; $3000 from HESSCO as a stipend for SHINE expenses (Serving Health Insurance Needs) for the Department of Elder and Human Services seconded by Mr. J. McCourt Roll call vote was taken, 5-0 Ms. T. Boyden Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. J. McCourt Affirmative Mr. C. Albert Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve the request to hold the Canton Fall Classic Road Race, October 27, 2024 in front of B'nai Tikvah, 1301 Washington Street and application for a one day Entertainment permit for a DJ,...
The Board approve the request to hold the Canton Fall Classic Road Race, October 27, 2024 in front of B'nai Tikvah, 1301 Washington Street and application for a one day Entertainment permit for a DJ, contingent on Police and Fire approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Albert, that the Board approve the request to hold the Canton Fall Classic Road Race, October 27, 2024 in front of B'nai Tikvah, 1301 Washington Street and application for a one day Entertainment permit for a DJ, contingent on Police and Fire approval seconded by Mr. J, McCourt Roll call vote was taken, 5-0 Ms. T, Boyden Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. J. McCourt Affirmative Mr. C. Albert Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve the Speed Hump Policy
The Board approve the Speed Hump Policy
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Albert that the Board approve the Speed Hump Policy seconded by Mr. J. McCourt Roll call vote was taken, 5-0 Ms. T. Boyden Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. J. McCourt Affirmative Mr. C. Albert Affirmative Mr. M, Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $1900
The Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $1900
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but the roll call reads: Patricia M. Boyden yes, John J. Connolly yes, Christopher M. Albert yes, Michael C. Loughran yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Albert that the Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $1900, seconded by Mr. J. McCourt Roll call vote was taken, 5-0 Ms. T. Boyden Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr.I McCourt Affirmative Mr. C. Albert Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve the Minutes from the Select Board meeting of June 25, 2024
The Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board meeting of June 25, 2024
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but the roll call reads: John J. Connolly yes, John R. McCourt yes, Christopher M. Albert yes, Michael C. Loughran yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Albert that the Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board meeting of June 25, 2024, seconded by Mr. J. McCourt Roll call vote was taken, 5-0 Ms. T. Soyden Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. J, McCourt Affirmative Mr. C. Albert Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Accept the Cyber Security Grant ($61,600)
The Board accept the Cyber Security Grant ($61,600)
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr, C. Albert, that the Board accept the Cyber Security Grant ($61,600) seconded by Mr. J. McCourt Roll call vote was taken, 5-0 Ms. T. Boyden Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. J. McCourt Affirmative Mr. C. Albert Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Adjourn at 7:50 PM
To adjourn at 7:50 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C. Albert to adjourn at 7:50 PM seconded by Mr. J, McCourt Roll call vote was taken, 5-0 Ms. T. Boyden Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. J. McCourt Affirmative Mr. C. Albert Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (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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