MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
October 8, 2024
21 recorded votes, 4 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
During the meeting:
- It was noted that Chair Loughran stepped away from meeting. Mr. McCourt will assume meeting as Vice
- It was noted that Chair Loughran returned to the meeting
Every vote, in order
Support the application from the Planning Department for their CPA application to fund the open space and recreation plan update
The Board support the application from the Planning Department for their CPA application to fund the open space and recreation plan update
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Loughran, that the Board support the application from the Planning Department for their CPA application to fund the open space and recreation plan update, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll Call vote, 5-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Loughran, second: Boyden)
Approve the request from the First Parish Unitarian Universalist regarding the details of exterior work on the roof and shingle color according to the Preservation Restriction Agreement for 1508...
The Board approve the request from the First Parish Unitarian Universalist regarding the details of exterior work on the roof and shingle color according to the Preservation Restriction Agreement for 1508 Washington Street
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the request from the First Parish Unitarian Universalist regarding the details of exterior work on the roof and shingle color according to the Preservation Restriction Agreement for 1508 Washington Street, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll Call vote, 5-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (second: Boyden)
Approve the increase to ambulance transport rates
The Board approve the increase to ambulance transport rates
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the increase to ambulance transport rates, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll Call vote, 5-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Support Article 2 Galvin Middle School Construction Project Funding
The Board support Article 2 Galvin Middle School Construction Project Funding
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board support Article 2 Galvin Middle School Construction Project Funding, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll Call vote, S-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (second: Boyden)
By the Board to support Article 2 Appropriation for Neponset Water Treatment Facility Replacement Filtration System
By the Board to support Article 2 Appropriation for Neponset Water Treatment Facility Replacement Filtration System
From the minutes
“Motion was made by the Board to support Article 2 Appropriation for Neponset Water Treatment Facility Replacement Filtration System, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll Call vote, 5-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (second: Boyden)
Support Article 3 Set Salary of Town Clerk
The Board support Article 3 Set Salary of Town Clerk
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board support Article 3 Set Salary of Town Clerk, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll Call vote, 5-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Support Article 4 Adjust Fiscal'25 Accounts
The Board support Article 4 Adjust Fiscal'25 Accounts
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board support Article 4 Adjust Fiscal'25 Accounts, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll Cali vote, 5-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. J, Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (second: Boyden)
Support Article 5 Appropriation to increase Special Education Reserve Account
The Board support Article 5 Appropriation to increase Special Education Reserve Account
The roll call lists a member twice. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board support Article 5 Appropriation to increase Special Education Reserve Account, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll Call vote, 5-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative I move that the Board approve the Warrant for the State Election on November 5, 2024 seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll Call vote, 5-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the Deputy Police Chief of Operations and Deputy Police Chief of Administration contracts
The Board approve the Deputy Police Chief of Operations and Deputy Police Chief of Administration contracts
Yes: Boyden, John J. Connolly, Loughran, McCourtAbstained: Albert
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. McCourt that the Board approve the Deputy Police Chief of Operations and Deputy Police Chief of Administration contracts, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll Call vote, 4-0-1 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Abstain Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Appoint the Seasonal Counselor for Parks and Recreation - John Feeney
The Board appoint the Seasonal Counselor for Parks and Recreation - John Feeney
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but the roll call reads: Patricia M. Boyden yes, Christopher M. Albert yes, John R. McCourt yes, Michael C. Loughran yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert, that the Board appoint the Seasonal Counselor for Parks and Recreation - John Feeney, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll Call vote, 5-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr.I Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Appoint the Assistant Parks and Recreation Director -Alfred Gauthier
The Board appoint the Assistant Parks and Recreation Director -Alfred Gauthier
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint the Assistant Parks and Recreation Director -Alfred Gauthier, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll Call vote, 5-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (second: Boyden)
Appoint the Heavy Equipment Operator -Charles Sayers
The Board appoint the Heavy Equipment Operator -Charles Sayers
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert, that the Board appoint the Heavy Equipment Operator -Charles Sayers, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll Call vote, 5-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the use of mitigation funds, up to $155,000 for the Randolph/ York Street intersection project
The Board approve the use of mitigation funds, up to $155,000 for the Randolph/ York Street intersection project
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the use of mitigation funds, up to $155,000 for the Randolph/ York Street intersection project, seconded by Ms. Boyden Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the use of mitigation funds, up to $40,000 for Parks and Recreation, to construct fences and address field safety concerns, which was part of the FY25 Senate Budget Earmark, to allow the...
The Board approve the use of mitigation funds, up to $40,000 for Parks and Recreation, to construct fences and address field safety concerns, which was part of the FY25 Senate Budget Earmark, to allow the work to be performed now and be reimbursed back to mitigation when funds are received
Michael C. Loughran had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert, that the Board approve the use of mitigation funds, up to $40,000 for Parks and Recreation, to construct fences and address field safety concerns, which was part of the FY25 Senate Budget Earmark, to allow the work to be performed now and be reimbursed back to mitigation when funds are received, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll Call vote, 4-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the application to obtain a Special License to Serve all alcoholic beverages and application for entertainment at a One -Day Event, Boston Irish Beer Festival, to be held at Irish Cultural...
The Board approve the application to obtain a Special License to Serve all alcoholic beverages and application for entertainment at a One -Day Event, Boston Irish Beer Festival, to be held at Irish Cultural Centre, 200 New Boston Drive on October 19, 2024 from 10 AM until 10 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the application to obtain a Special License to Serve all alcoholic beverages and application for entertainment at a One -Day Event, Boston Irish Beer Festival, to be held at Irish Cultural Centre, 200 New Boston Drive on October 19, 2024 from 10 AM until 10 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief approval, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll Cali vote, 5-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the application to obtain a Special License to Serve Wine and Malt Beverages at One -Day Events to be held for The Milton Players, located at 3 Randolph St., Canton, on November 1, 2024,...
The Board approve the application to obtain a Special License to Serve Wine and Malt Beverages at One -Day Events to be held for The Milton Players, located at 3 Randolph St., Canton, on November 1, 2024, November 2, 2024, November 8, 2024, November 9, 2024 from 8,00 PM- 10:00 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the application to obtain a Special License to Serve Wine and Malt Beverages at One -Day Events to be held for The Milton Players, located at 3 Randolph St., Canton, on November 1, 2024, November 2, 2024, November 8, 2024, November 9, 2024 from 8,00 PM- 10:00 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief approval, seconded by Mr. McCourt Roll Call vote, 5-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. 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 the grant of $50,000 from Outfront Media for the Shawmut and 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 the Shawmut and 95 locations
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 the grant of $50,000 from Outfront Media for the Shawmut and 95 locations, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll Call vote, 5-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Accept the grant for the Police Department in the amount of $27,529.72 from the Office of Grants and Research (OGR) to support the Municipal Road Safety Program
The Board accept the grant for the Police Department in the amount of $27,529.72 from the Office of Grants and Research (OGR) to support the Municipal Road Safety Program
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert, that the Board accept the grant for the Police Department in the amount of $27,529.72 from the Office of Grants and Research (OGR) to support the Municipal Road Safety Program, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll Call vote, 5-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the Perpetual Care Deeds
The Board approve the Perpetual Care Deeds
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert, that the Board approve the Perpetual Care Deeds, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll Call vote, 5-0 Ms, Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the minutes from the Select Board Meetings of September 24, 2024; October 1, 2024
The Board approve the minutes from the Select Board Meetings of September 24, 2024; October 1, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert, that the Board approve the minutes from the Select Board Meetings of September 24, 2024; October 1, 2024, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll Call vote, 5-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr, J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Adjourn at 8:01 PM
To adjourn at 8:01 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert, to adjourn at 8:01 PM, seconded by Mr. McCourt Roll Call vote, 5-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. 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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