MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
August 6, 2024
23 recorded votes, 0 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
Give the authorization to the Town Administrator to look at the insurance reimbursement and deductible for the Windsor Woods Field House and pursue the process to have the Building Renovations...
The Select Board give the authorization to the Town Administrator to look at the insurance reimbursement and deductible for the Windsor Woods Field House and pursue the process to have the Building Renovations Committee oversee the project
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Select Board give the authorization to the Town Administrator to look at the insurance reimbursement and deductible for the Windsor Woods Field House and pursue the process to have the Building Renovations Committee oversee the project 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.”
Approve the following re -appointments to the Affordable Housing Trust -Charles Doody; Randy Scollins; Taylor Torres
The Board approve the following re -appointments to the Affordable Housing Trust -Charles Doody; Randy Scollins; Taylor Torres
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the following re -appointments to the Affordable Housing Trust -Charles Doody; Randy Scollins; Taylor Torres 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 following appointments to the Cultural Council: Stephen Coughlin; Pamela Berman
The Board approve the following appointments to the Cultural Council: Stephen Coughlin; Pamela Berman
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the following appointments to the Cultural Council: Stephen Coughlin; Pamela Berman 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 Ambulance Bill abatement request in the amount of $763.79
The Board approve the Ambulance Bill abatement request in the amount of $763.79
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the Ambulance Bill abatement request in the amount of $763.79 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 Fire Chief's contract
The Board approve the Fire Chief's contract
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the Fire Chief's contract 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 Deputy Fire Chief of operations contract
The Board approve the Deputy Fire Chief of operations contract
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the Deputy Fire Chief of operations contract 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 Action Form for Information System Manager and Assistant Information System Manager
The Board approve the Personal Action Form for Information System Manager and Assistant Information System Manager
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the Personal Action Form for Information System Manager and Assistant Information System Manager 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 for Heavy Equipment Operator position (Sewer) — Michael O'Brien
The Board approve the appointment for Heavy Equipment Operator position (Sewer) — Michael O'Brien
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the appointment for Heavy Equipment Operator position (Sewer) — Michael O'Brien 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 for Special Heavy Equipment Operator position (Sewer) -Jonathan Foster
The Board approve the appointment for Special Heavy Equipment Operator position (Sewer) -Jonathan Foster
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the appointment for Special Heavy Equipment Operator position (Sewer) -Jonathan Foster 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 Central Maintenance job description for Maintenance HVAC Technician
The Board approve the Central Maintenance job description for Maintenance HVAC Technician
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the Central Maintenance job description for Maintenance HVAC Technician, 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 rate change for Parks and Recreation seasonal staff — Rachel Beatty
The Board approve the rate change for Parks and Recreation seasonal staff — Rachel Beatty
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the rate change for Parks and Recreation seasonal staff — Rachel Beatty, 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 annual 5K Walk/Run Road race on September 15, 2024, at the Irish Cultural Centre, 200 New Boston Drive, contingent upon Police and Fire approval
The Board approve the request to hold the annual 5K Walk/Run Road race on September 15, 2024, at the Irish Cultural Centre, 200 New Boston Drive, contingent upon Police and Fire approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the request to hold the annual 5K Walk/Run Road race on September 15, 2024, at the Irish Cultural Centre, 200 New Boston Drive, contingent upon 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 request to hold a Block Party at Chapelgate Road and Abbey Lane on August 24, 2024 from 3 PM- 9 PM, contingent on Building, Police and Fire approval
The Board approve the request to hold a Block Party at Chapelgate Road and Abbey Lane on August 24, 2024 from 3 PM- 9 PM, contingent on Building, Police and Fire approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the request to hold a Block Party at Chapelgate Road and Abbey Lane on August 24, 2024 from 3 PM- 9 PM, contingent on Building, 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)
Accept the Department of Homeland Security grant, for the Fire Department for Firefighter training in thermal imaging, forcible entry and full day of hands on firefighting training in the amount...
The Board accept the Department of Homeland Security grant, for the Fire Department for Firefighter training in thermal imaging, forcible entry and full day of hands on firefighting training in the amount of $83,712.72
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board accept the Department of Homeland Security grant, for the Fire Department for Firefighter training in thermal imaging, forcible entry and full day of hands on firefighting training in the amount of $83,712.72 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)
Accept the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Lead Service Line inventory and Planning Grant Program Town of Canton Grant Amount: $385,080
The Board accept the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Lead Service Line inventory and Planning Grant Program Town of Canton Grant Amount: $385,080
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board accept the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Lead Service Line inventory and Planning Grant Program Town of Canton Grant Amount: $385,080 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)
Accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A; a donation of $22,000 from the Friends of the Canton Public Library to the Library for the...
The Board accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A; a donation of $22,000 from the Friends of the Canton Public Library to the Library for the new interior
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A; a donation of $22,000 from the Friends of the Canton Public Library to the Library for the new interior 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)
Accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A: a donation of $1000 for the Physical Fitness Programming at the Department of Elder and...
The Board accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A: a donation of $1000 for the Physical Fitness Programming at the Department of Elder and Human Services from Victor Del Vecchio and Alicia R. Lopez Family Fund
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A: a donation of $1000 for the Physical Fitness Programming at the Department of Elder and Human Services from Victor Del Vecchio and Alicia R. Lopez Family Fund, 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)
Declare a Scott Air Trailer as surplus for Fire Department
The Board declare a Scott Air Trailer as surplus for Fire Department
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board declare a Scott Air Trailer as surplus for Fire Department 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)
Reallocate $15,500 the balance of unused mitigation funds from the JFK Fieldhouse to now be used for the Paul Revere Heritage site bathrooms
The Board reallocate $15,500 the balance of unused mitigation funds from the JFK Fieldhouse to now be used for the Paul Revere Heritage site bathrooms
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board reallocate $15,500 the balance of unused mitigation funds from the JFK Fieldhouse to now be used for the Paul Revere Heritage site bathrooms 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)
Authorize the use of $20,000 Reservoir Pond mitigation funds to cover the remaining costs for the Paul Revere Bathroom project
The Board authorize the use of $20,000 Reservoir Pond mitigation funds to cover the remaining costs for the Paul Revere Bathroom project
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board authorize the use of $20,000 Reservoir Pond mitigation funds to cover the remaining costs for the Paul Revere Bathroom project 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)
Approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of July 9, 2024; July 16, 2024
The Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of July 9, 2024; July 16, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of July 9, 2024; July 16, 2024 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 Executive Session Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of April 30, 2024; June 11, 2024; July 9, 2024; July 16, 2024
The Board approve the Executive Session Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of April 30, 2024; June 11, 2024; July 9, 2024; July 16, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the Executive Session Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of April 30, 2024; June 11, 2024; July 9, 2024; July 16, 2024 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 8:16 PM
To adjourn at 8:16 PM
From the minutes
“Motion made to adjourn at 8:16 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.” (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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