MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
November 26, 2024
20 recorded votes, 1 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
Absent: John J. Connolly
During the meeting:
- The Chair noted Member John Connolly was not present for the meeting.
Every vote, in order
Open the Public Hearing
The Board open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board open the Public Hearing, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll Call vote, 4-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (second: Boyden)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll Call vote, 4-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Do adopt a residential factor of .0795935 for FY 2025
The Board do adopt a residential factor of .0795935 for FY 2025
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert, that the Board do adopt a residential factor of .0795935 for FY 2025, seconded by Mr. McCourt, Roll Call vote, 4-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Open the Public Hearing
The Board open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board open the Public Hearing, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll Call vote, 4-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (second: Boyden)
Close the Public Hearing
The Board close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board close the Public Hearing, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll Call vote, 4-0 Ms, Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (second: Boyden)
Effective with the July 2025 billing cycle, that all Town of Canton water rates be increased by 5% and also that all Town of Canton sewer rates be increased by S%
Effective with the July 2025 billing cycle, that all Town of Canton water rates be increased by 5% and also that all Town of Canton sewer rates be increased by S%
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that effective with the July 2025 billing cycle, that all Town of Canton water rates be increased by 5% and also that all Town of Canton sewer rates be increased by S%, seconded by Mr. McCourt Roll Call vote, 4-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve a 5K "Fun Run" for The Friends of the Canton Public Library, on April 27, 2025, with a start time of 9:30 AM, starting and ending at Memorial Hall, subject to Police approval
The Board approve a 5K "Fun Run" for The Friends of the Canton Public Library, on April 27, 2025, with a start time of 9:30 AM, starting and ending at Memorial Hall, subject to Police approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert, that the Board approve a 5K "Fun Run" for The Friends of the Canton Public Library, on April 27, 2025, with a start time of 9:30 AM, starting and ending at Memorial Hall, subject to Police approval, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roil Call vote, 4-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert 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 a one -day events for Friends of the Canton Public Library Comedy Night Fundraiser on February S, 2025, from...
The Board approve the application to obtain a special license to serve wine and malt beverages at a one -day events for Friends of the Canton Public Library Comedy Night Fundraiser on February S, 2025, from 5:30 PM —11:00 PM contingent upon Police, Fire and Building approval and insurance
The minutes name Patricia M. Boyden as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Ms. Boyden, that the Board approve the application to obtain a special license to serve wine and malt beverages at a one -day events for Friends of the Canton Public Library Comedy Night Fundraiser on February S, 2025, from 5:30 PM —11:00 PM contingent upon Police, Fire and Building approval and insurance, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll Call vote, 4-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Boyden)
The Town of Canton ARPA funds be reallocated as presented on the Reallocation of Town ARPA Funds schedule presented to the Select Board tonight
The Town of Canton ARPA funds be reallocated as presented on the Reallocation of Town ARPA Funds schedule presented to the Select Board tonight
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Town of Canton ARPA funds be reallocated as presented on the Reallocation of Town ARPA Funds schedule presented to the Select Board tonight, seconded by Mr. McCourt Roll Call vote, 4-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve the personal service contract for the Finance Director
The Board approve the personal service contract for the Finance Director
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the personal service contract for the Finance Director, seconded by Mr. McCourt Roll Call vote, 4-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve the request from the CMEA for a donation of 3 personal days for municipal employees to be raffled at the Christmas Party
The Board approve the request from the CMEA for a donation of 3 personal days for municipal employees to be raffled at the Christmas Party
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the request from the CMEA for a donation of 3 personal days for municipal employees to be raffled at the Christmas Party, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll Call vote, 4-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr, Albert Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the $50,000 grant from the Housing Choice Grant Program to support the Gridley School Redevelopment Study to be managed under the Planning Department
The Board approve the $50,000 grant from the Housing Choice Grant Program to support the Gridley School Redevelopment Study to be managed under the Planning Department
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the $50,000 grant from the Housing Choice Grant Program to support the Gridley School Redevelopment Study to be managed under the Planning Department,, seconded by Mr. McCourt Roll Call vote, 4-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve of the $150,000 grant from Dept of Mental Health Jail/Arrest Diversion Program for a co -response grant for the Police Department
The Board approve of the $150,000 grant from Dept of Mental Health Jail/Arrest Diversion Program for a co -response grant for the Police Department
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve of the $150,000 grant from Dept of Mental Health Jail/Arrest Diversion Program for a co -response grant for the Police Department, seconded by Mr. McCourt Roll Call vote, 4-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert 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 a donation of $1000 from Chestnut Hill realty for the Fire Department
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 from Chestnut Hill realty for the Fire Department
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 from Chestnut Hill realty for the Fire Department,, seconded by Mr. McCourt Roll Call vote, 4-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Accepting and authorizing: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A: a donation of $1000 from Kathleen Szymanski, for the Department of Elder and Human Services
The Board accepting and authorizing: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A: a donation of $1000 from Kathleen Szymanski, for the Department of Elder and Human Services
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board accepting and authorizing: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A: a donation of $1000 from Kathleen Szymanski, for the Department of Elder and Human Services, , seconded by Mr. McCourt Roll Call vote, 4-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert 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 to following donations to the Police Department: (15) $20 Dunkin Donuts gift cards from The...
The Board accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A to following donations to the Police Department: (15) $20 Dunkin Donuts gift cards from The Fountain of Grace
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 to following donations to the Police Department: (15) $20 Dunkin Donuts gift cards from The Fountain of Grace $1000 from Chestnut Hill Realty, seconded by Mr. McCourt Roll Cali vote, 4-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Authorize the Stormwater Manager to proceed with the development of Stormwater Utility Rules and Regulations. Further, once finalized, the Stormwater Utility Rules and Regulations shall be...
The Select Board authorize the Stormwater Manager to proceed with the development of Stormwater Utility Rules and Regulations. Further, once finalized, the Stormwater Utility Rules and Regulations shall be presented to the Select Board at a future meeting for vote of approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Select Board authorize the Stormwater Manager to proceed with the development of Stormwater Utility Rules and Regulations. Further, once finalized, the Stormwater Utility Rules and Regulations shall be presented to the Select Board at a future meeting for vote of approval, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll Call vote, 4-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr, McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the Water and Sewer Commitment Residential in the amount of $3,744,413.38
The Board approve the Water and Sewer Commitment Residential in the amount of $3,744,413.38
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the Water and Sewer Commitment Residential in the amount of $3,744,413.38, seconded by Mr. McCourt Roll Call vote, 4-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve the Water and Sewer Commitment Final Bills in the amount of $2,846.49
The Board approve the Water and Sewer Commitment Final Bills in the amount of $2,846.49
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the Water and Sewer Commitment Final Bills in the amount of $2,846.49, seconded by Mr. McCourt Roll Call vote, 4-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Adjourn at 9:10 PM
To adjourn at 9:10 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert to adjourn at 9:10 PM, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll Call vote, 4-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert 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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