MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
December 3, 2024
14 recorded votes, 2 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
Open the warrant for 2025 Annual Town Meeting for zoning and non -zoning articles effective Thursday, December 12, 2024 and close warrant for zoning and non -zoning articles on Friday, January 3,...
The Board open the warrant for 2025 Annual Town Meeting for zoning and non -zoning articles effective Thursday, December 12, 2024 and close warrant for zoning and non -zoning articles on Friday, January 3, 2025 @ 12noon
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board open the warrant for 2025 Annual Town Meeting for zoning and non -zoning articles effective Thursday, December 12, 2024 and close warrant for zoning and non -zoning articles on Friday, January 3, 2025 @ 12noon, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote, 5-0 Ms, Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Renew the Common Victualler licenses as posted on the Agenda for 2025 contingent upon the payment of any outstanding fees or taxes owed to the Town of Canton
The Board renew the Common Victualler licenses as posted on the Agenda for 2025 contingent upon the payment of any outstanding fees or taxes owed to the Town of Canton
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board renew the Common Victualler licenses as posted on the Agenda for 2025 contingent upon the payment of any outstanding fees or taxes owed to the Town of Canton, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote, S-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Renew the Class II and Class III Used Car Dealer licenses as posted on Agenda for 2025 contingent upon the payment of any outstanding fees or taxes owed to the Town of Canton
The Board renew the Class II and Class III Used Car Dealer licenses as posted on Agenda for 2025 contingent upon the payment of any outstanding fees or taxes owed to the Town of Canton
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board renew the Class II and Class III Used Car Dealer licenses as posted on Agenda for 2025 contingent upon the payment of any outstanding fees or taxes owed to the Town of Canton, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote, 5-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr, Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the appointment and PAF for Parks and Recreation Grounds Maintenance Worker -Michael Chase
The Board approve the appointment and PAF for Parks and Recreation Grounds Maintenance Worker -Michael Chase
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the appointment and PAF for Parks and Recreation Grounds Maintenance Worker -Michael Chase, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote, 5-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the appointment and seasonal help PAF, Central Maintenance- Nebda Iglesias
The Board approve the appointment and seasonal help PAF, Central Maintenance- Nebda Iglesias
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the appointment and seasonal help PAF, Central Maintenance- Nebda Iglesias, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote, 5-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr, McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the appointment and PAF for HVAC Technician - David Conway
The Board approve the appointment and PAF for HVAC Technician - David Conway
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert, that the Board approve the appointment and PAF for HVAC Technician - David Conway, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote, 5-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Accept the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)-$5,100 for the Fire Department
The Board accept the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)-$5,100 for the Fire Department
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but the roll call reads: Christopher M. Albert yes, John J. Connolly 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 accept the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)-$5,100 for the Fire Department, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote, 5-0 ills. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Accept the Municipal Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (MLCGP) $15,400
The Board accept the Municipal Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (MLCGP) $15,400
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board accept the Municipal Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (MLCGP) $15,400, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote, 5-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr, Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve Personnel Board Sick Time Policy
The Board approve Personnel Board Sick Time Policy
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve Personnel Board Sick Time Policy, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote, 5-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. 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 30 one -day events for Blue Hills Ski Area, 4001 Washington Street to be held on
The Board approve the application to obtain a special license to serve wine and malt beverages at 30 one -day events for Blue Hills Ski Area, 4001 Washington Street to be held on
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the application to obtain a special license to serve wine and malt beverages at 30 one -day events for Blue Hills Ski Area, 4001 Washington Street to be held on December 27, 2024, 11:30AM -7:30 PM; December 28, 2024, 11:30 AM-7:30 PM; December 29, 2024, 11:30 AM-7:30 PM; January 4, 2025, 11:30 AM-7:30 PM; January 5, 2025, 11:30 AM-7:30 PM; January 10, 2025, 11:30 AM-8:30 PM; January 11, 2025, 11:30 AM-7:30 PM; January 12, 2025, 11:30 AM-5:30 PM; January 17, 2025, 11:30 AM-8:30 PM; January 18, 2025, 11:30 AM-7:30 PM; January 19, 2025, 11:30 AM- 7:30 PM; January 20, 2025, 11:30 AM-7:30 PM; January 24, 2025, 11:30 AM-8:30 PM; January 25, 2025, 11.30 AM-7:30 PM; January 26, 2025, 11:30 AM-5:30 PM; January 31, 2025, 11:30 AM-8:30 PM; February 1, 2025, 11:30 AM-7:30 PM; February 2, 2025, 11:30 AM-5:30 PM; February 7, 2025, 11:30 AM-8:30 PM; February 8, 2025, 11:30 AM-7:30 PM; February 9, 2025, 11:30 AM-5:30 PM; February 14, 2025, 11:30 AM- 8:30 PM; February 15, 2025, 11:30 AM-7:30 PM; February 16, 2025, 11:30 AM-7:30 PM; February 17, 2025, 11:30 AM-7:30 PM; February 21, 2025, 11:30 AM-7:30 PM; February 22, 2025, 11:30 AM-7:30 PM; February 23, 2025, 11:30 AM-5:30 PM; March 1, 2025, 11:30 AM-7:30 PM; March 2, 2025, 11:30 AM-7:30 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. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (second: Boyden)
Approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of November 12, 2024
The Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of November 12, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of November 12, 2024, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote, 5-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (second: Boyden)
Approve the Common Victualler license for Blue Hills Recreation, LLC dba Blue Hills Ski Area
The Board approve the Common Victualler license for Blue Hills Recreation, LLC dba Blue Hills Ski Area
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert I move that the Board approve the Common Victualler license for Blue Hills Recreation, LLC dba Blue Hills Ski Area, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote, 5-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Re -appoint the Seasonal Parks and Recreation Rink Assistant -James Bulman
The Board re -appoint the Seasonal Parks and Recreation Rink Assistant -James Bulman
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert, that the Board re -appoint the Seasonal Parks and Recreation Rink Assistant -James Bulman, seconded, Trish, roll call vote.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Adjourn at 8:23 PM
To adjourn at 8:23 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert to adjourn at 8:23 PM, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote, 5-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr, Albert Affirmative Mr. 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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