MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
November 12, 2024
27 recorded votes, 3 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 Petition from NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource for the installation of a new streetlight on Dan Road, northerly side approximately 2015+ west of John Road, installation of 1 new...
The Board approve the Petition from NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource for the installation of a new streetlight on Dan Road, northerly side approximately 2015+ west of John Road, installation of 1 new pole 295/28A to provide service to #300 Dan Road
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the Petition from NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource for the installation of a new streetlight on Dan Road, northerly side approximately 2015+ west of John Road, installation of 1 new pole 295/28A to provide service to #300 Dan Road, 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 Local Action Unit application for Washington Station for submission to the MA Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities and authorize the Select Board Chair to execute
The Board approve the Local Action Unit application for Washington Station for submission to the MA Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities and authorize the Select Board Chair to execute
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the Local Action Unit application for Washington Station for submission to the MA Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities and authorize the Select Board Chair to execute, 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 Local Preference letter for Washington Station for submission to the MA Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities and authorize the Select Board Chair to execute
The Board approve the Local Preference letter for Washington Station for submission to the MA Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities and authorize the Select Board Chair to execute
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert, that the Board approve the Local Preference letter for Washington Station for submission to the MA Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities and authorize the Select Board Chair to execute, 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 the proposed ballot question without 2000 signatures
To support the proposed ballot question without 2000 signatures
Yes: Boyden, McCourtNo: Albert, John J. Connolly, Loughran
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Ms. Boyden to support the proposed ballot question without 2000 signatures, seconded by Mr. McCourt Roll Call vote, 2-3 motion fails Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Opposed Mr. J. Connolly Opposed Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Opposed.” (Motion: Boyden, second: McCourt)
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute the Labor Counsel Agreement for Clifford and Kenny, LLP Attorneys at Law
The Board authorize the Town Administrator to execute the Labor Counsel Agreement for Clifford and Kenny, LLP Attorneys at Law
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board authorize the Town Administrator to execute the Labor Counsel Agreement for Clifford and Kenny, LLP Attorneys at Law, 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 a temporary amendment to the liquor license at TopGolf, 777 Dedham St. to include alcohol service outside for a private party to be held on December 12, 2024 from 7:OOpm- 10:00 pm;...
The Board approve a temporary amendment to the liquor license at TopGolf, 777 Dedham St. to include alcohol service outside for a private party to be held on December 12, 2024 from 7:OOpm- 10:00 pm; Temporary amendment to the TopGolf liquor license will be revoked on December 13, 2024 at start of business
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve a temporary amendment to the liquor license at TopGolf, 777 Dedham St. to include alcohol service outside for a private party to be held on December 12, 2024 from 7:OOpm- 10:00 pm; Temporary amendment to the TopGolf liquor license will be revoked on December 13, 2024 at start of business, 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)
Accepting the following grants for the Police Department: Body Worn Cameras
The Board accepting the following grants for the Police Department: Body Worn Cameras
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board accepting the following grants for the Police Department: Body Worn Cameras $100,000 FY25 911 Training Grant $89,336.71 FY25 Support & Incentive Grant $121,759 FY25 Municipal Road Safety Grant $27,529.72, 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 Select Board Meeting Schedule from January 2025-June 2025
The Board approve the Select Board Meeting Schedule from January 2025-June 2025
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the Select Board Meeting Schedule from January 2025-June 2025, 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)
Appoint the Cemetery Foreman -Daniel Ouzounian
The Board appoint the Cemetery Foreman -Daniel Ouzounian
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board appoint the Cemetery Foreman -Daniel Ouzounian, 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 Personal Action Form for Board of Health Director -Margaret Goldstein
The Board approve the Personal Action Form for Board of Health Director -Margaret Goldstein
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the Personal Action Form for Board of Health Director -Margaret Goldstein 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)
Appoint the Program Supervisor of Parks and Recreation - Zachary Reingold
The Board appoint the Program Supervisor of Parks and Recreation - Zachary Reingold
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board appoint the Program Supervisor of Parks and Recreation - Zachary Reingold, 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)
Appoint a Heavy Equipment Operator -Tristan Cahill
The Board appoint a Heavy Equipment Operator -Tristan Cahill
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board appoint a Heavy Equipment Operator -Tristan Cahill, 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)
Appoint the following seasonal Parks and Recreation staff — Rink Assistants: Georgia -Ann Penders — Rehire; Nora Dickson — New Hire; Katherine Podgurski — New Hire; Brendan Tourgee — New Hire;...
The Board appoint the following seasonal Parks and Recreation staff — Rink Assistants: Georgia -Ann Penders — Rehire; Nora Dickson — New Hire; Katherine Podgurski — New Hire; Brendan Tourgee — New Hire; Ellie Young — New Hire
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board appoint the following seasonal Parks and Recreation staff — Rink Assistants: Georgia -Ann Penders — Rehire; Nora Dickson — New Hire; Katherine Podgurski — New Hire; Brendan Tourgee — New Hire; Ellie Young — New Hire 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)
Appoint a citizen at large member to the Community Preservation Committee -Debra Sundin
The Board appoint a citizen at large member to the Community Preservation Committee -Debra Sundin
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Ms. Boyden that the Board appoint a citizen at large member to the Community Preservation Committee -Debra Sundin.” (Motion: Boyden)
Appoint a citizen at large memberto the Community Preservation Committee -Thomas Theodore
The Board appoint a citizen at large memberto the Community Preservation Committee -Thomas Theodore
Yes: Albert, John J. Connolly, Loughran, McCourtNo: Boyden
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. McCourt that the Board appoint a citizen at large memberto the Community Preservation Committee -Thomas Theodore, seconded by Mr. Albert Roll Call vote, 4-1 Ms. Boyden Opposed Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Albert)
Appoint a memberto the Cultural Council -Michael Long
The Board appoint a memberto the Cultural Council -Michael Long
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board appoint a memberto the Cultural Council -Michael Long, 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 application to obtain a special license to serve alcoholic beverages at thirty one -day events for Winterlights at Bradley Estates -for 2024/2025 at 2468E Washington St. to be held on...
The Board approve the application to obtain a special license to serve alcoholic beverages at thirty one -day events for Winterlights at Bradley Estates -for 2024/2025 at 2468E Washington St. to be held on November 29, 2024, November 30, 2024, December 1, 2024, December 4, 2024, December 5, 2024, December 6, 2024, December 7, 2024, December 8, 2024, December 10, 2024, December 11, 2024 December 12, 2024 December 13, 2024, December 14, 2024, December 15, 2024, December 17, 2024, December 18, 2024, December 19, 2024, December 20, 2024, December 21, 2024, December 22, 2024, December 23, 2024, December 26, 2024, December 27, 2024, December 28, 2024, December 29, 2024, December 31, 2024, January 1, 2025, January 2, 2025, January 3, 2025, January 4, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 8:30 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 alcoholic beverages at thirty one -day events for Winterlights at Bradley Estates -for 2024/2025 at 2468E Washington St. to be held on November 29, 2024, November 30, 2024, December 1, 2024, December 4, 2024, December 5, 2024, December 6, 2024, December 7, 2024, December 8, 2024, December 10, 2024, December 11, 2024 December 12, 2024 December 13, 2024, December 14, 2024, December 15, 2024, December 17, 2024, December 18, 2024, December 19, 2024, December 20, 2024, December 21, 2024, December 22, 2024, December 23, 2024, December 26, 2024, December 27, 2024, December 28, 2024, December 29, 2024, December 31, 2024, January 1, 2025, January 2, 2025, January 3, 2025, January 4, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 8:30 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)
Accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $1000 from Victor Del Vecchio and Alicia R. Lopez Family Fund for the...
The Board accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $1000 from Victor Del Vecchio and Alicia R. Lopez Family Fund for the Department of Elder and Human Service Fitness Programming
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 donation of $1000 from Victor Del Vecchio and Alicia R. Lopez Family Fund for the Department of Elder and Human Service Fitness Programming, 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 closing Memorial Hall and non -essential offices Friday, November 29, 2024
The Board approve: the closing Memorial Hall and non -essential offices Friday, November 29, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve: the closing Memorial Hall and non -essential offices Friday, November 29, 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: moving municipal office late night 7:00 PM closure from Tuesday, December 24, 2024 to Monday, December 23, 2024
The Board approve: moving municipal office late night 7:00 PM closure from Tuesday, December 24, 2024 to Monday, December 23, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve: moving municipal office late night 7:00 PM closure from Tuesday, December 24, 2024 to Monday, December 23, 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 application to sell Christmas Trees and Holiday Greenery, Pa keen Farm, at 109 Elm Street from 11/28/24 to 12/23/24-Tuesday through Fridays 11 AM-7 PM; Saturday/Sunday 9 AM-4 PM;...
The Board approve the application to sell Christmas Trees and Holiday Greenery, Pa keen Farm, at 109 Elm Street from 11/28/24 to 12/23/24-Tuesday through Fridays 11 AM-7 PM; Saturday/Sunday 9 AM-4 PM; November 28th, 9 AM-4 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the application to sell Christmas Trees and Holiday Greenery, Pa keen Farm, at 109 Elm Street from 11/28/24 to 12/23/24-Tuesday through Fridays 11 AM-7 PM; Saturday/Sunday 9 AM-4 PM; November 28th, 9 AM-4 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)
Approve the Warrant for the Special Town Election on December 10, 2024
The Board approve the Warrant for the Special Town Election on December 10, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the Warrant for the Special Town Election on December 10, 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 confirmation of compliance to the Ninth Amendment to the Development Agreement
The Board approve the confirmation of compliance to the Ninth Amendment to the Development Agreement
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the confirmation of compliance to the Ninth Amendment to the Development Agreement, 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 Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $6475.00
The Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $6475.00
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $6475.00, 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 Meeting of October 22, 2024
The Board approve the minutes from the Select Board Meeting of October 22, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the minutes from the Select Board Meeting of October 22, 2024, 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)
Adjourn at 9:09 PM
To adjourn at 9:09 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert to adjourn at 9:09 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)
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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