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Canton Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

October 22, 2024

9 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

Approve the appointment of Special Heavy Equipment Operator- James Sullivan

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve the appointment of Special Heavy Equipment Operator- James Sullivan

From the minutes

“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the appointment of Special Heavy Equipment Operator- James Sullivan, 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)

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

Appoint the following seasonal Parks and Recreation Staff: Rink Assistant -Remy Cohen; Skating Instructor -Jeanne Raftery

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board appoint the following seasonal Parks and Recreation Staff: Rink Assistant -Remy Cohen; Skating Instructor -Jeanne Raftery

From the minutes

“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board appoint the following seasonal Parks and Recreation Staff: Rink Assistant -Remy Cohen; Skating Instructor -Jeanne Raftery, 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)

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

Approve the re -appointment to the Canton Cultural Council -Joyce Stenmon

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve the re -appointment to the Canton Cultural Council -Joyce Stenmon

From the minutes

“Motion was made by Mr. Albert, that the Board approve the re -appointment to the Canton Cultural Council -Joyce Stenmon, 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)

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Approve the re -appointment of the Finance Committee Representative to the Water Sewer Rate Policy Committee -Dan Cole

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve the re -appointment of the Finance Committee Representative to the Water Sewer Rate Policy Committee -Dan Cole

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board approve the re -appointment of the Finance Committee Representative to the Water Sewer Rate Policy Committee -Dan Cole, 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)

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

Approve the application to obtain a Special License to Serve all alcoholic beverages at a One -Day Event, Dinner Social Event, to be held at Saint Oscar Romero Parish, 700 Washington Street on...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve the application to obtain a Special License to Serve all alcoholic beverages at a One -Day Event, Dinner Social Event, to be held at Saint Oscar Romero Parish, 700 Washington Street on November 2, 2024, from 5PM-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 at a One -Day Event, Dinner Social Event, to be held at Saint Oscar Romero Parish, 700 Washington Street on November 2, 2024, from 5PM-10 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief approval, 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)

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

Approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $2900

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $2900

From the minutes

“Motion was made by Mr. Albert, that the Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $2900, 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)

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

Approve the minutes from the Select Board Meeting of October 8, 2024

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve the minutes from the Select Board Meeting of October 8, 2024

From the minutes

“Motion was made by Mr. Albert, that the Board approve the minutes from the Select Board Meeting of October 8, 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)

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

Approve of the Water and Sewer Commitment -Final Bills

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve of the Water and Sewer Commitment -Final Bills

From the minutes

“Motion was made by Mr. Albert, that the Board approve of the Water and Sewer Commitment -Final Bills, 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)

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

Adjourn at 7:40 PM

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 7:40 PM

From the minutes

“Motion was made by Mr. Albert to adjourn at 7:40 PM, 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (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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