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December 17, 2024
20 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michael C. Loughran, John R. McCourt, Patricia M. Boyden, John J. Connolly
Absent: Christopher M. Albert
During the meeting:
- Clerk Christopher Albert is not in attendance.
Every vote, in order
Execute the attached "Town of Canton Select Board Acceptance & Approval of Grant of Property," authorizing the Town of Canton Conservation Commission pursuant to Chapter 40, section 8C to hereby...
The Select Board execute the attached "Town of Canton Select Board Acceptance & Approval of Grant of Property," authorizing the Town of Canton Conservation Commission pursuant to Chapter 40, section 8C to hereby accept and receive the conveyance by a certain Deed dated from MA Canton Dedham, LLC of Lot 2 as shown on the plan referenced herein, to be held and maintained under the care, custody and control of the Town of Canton Conservation Commission, for conservation purposes as such purposes are commonly used and maintained for conservation purposes in the Town of Canton or the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, specifically the Lot labeled as AP 22 Lot 2 ("Parcel Two") on a plan entitled: "ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey, 777 Dedham Street—Topgolf, Assessors Plat 22 Lot 2 and Assessors Plat 33 Lots 4 & 5, Canton Massachusetts, Scale V=50% Dated October 18, 2023, Prepared by DiPrete Engineering
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. McCourt that the Select Board execute the attached "Town of Canton Select Board Acceptance & Approval of Grant of Property," authorizing the Town of Canton Conservation Commission pursuant to Chapter 40, section 8C to hereby accept and receive the conveyance by a certain Deed dated from MA Canton Dedham, LLC of Lot 2 as shown on the plan referenced herein, to be held and maintained under the care, custody and control of the Town of Canton Conservation Commission, for conservation purposes as such purposes are commonly used and maintained for conservation purposes in the Town of Canton or the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, specifically the Lot labeled as AP 22 Lot 2 ("Parcel Two") on a plan entitled: "ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey, 777 Dedham Street—Topgolf, Assessors Plat 22 Lot 2 and Assessors Plat 33 Lots 4 & 5, Canton Massachusetts, Scale V=50% Dated October 18, 2023, Prepared by DiPrete Engineering, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote, 4-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Renew the liquor license for the Canton Town Club Inc, 300 Bailey St
The Board renew the liquor license for the Canton Town Club Inc, 300 Bailey St
Yes: Boyden, John J. Connolly, LoughranAbstained: McCourt
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Connolly that the Board renew the liquor license for the Canton Town Club Inc, 300 Bailey St, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote, 3-0-1 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Abstain Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: John J. Connolly, second: Boyden)
Renew the Liquor Licenses, (with the exception of the Canton Town Club) Amusement Permits, Entertainment Permits and Sunday Entertainment Permits as published on the Agenda for 2025 contingent...
The Board renew the Liquor Licenses, (with the exception of the Canton Town Club) Amusement Permits, Entertainment Permits and Sunday Entertainment Permits as published 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 that the Board renew the Liquor Licenses, (with the exception of the Canton Town Club) Amusement Permits, Entertainment Permits and Sunday Entertainment Permits as published 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, 4-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (second: Boyden)
Approve the side letter for the Administrative Employee Association (AEA) Union
The Board approve the side letter for the Administrative Employee Association (AEA) Union
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. McCourt, that the Board approve the side letter for the Administrative Employee Association (AEA) Union, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote, 4-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Appoint the Special Heavy Equipment Operator (Water) - Ryan Taylor
The Board appoint the Special Heavy Equipment Operator (Water) - Ryan Taylor
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. McCourt that the Board appoint the Special Heavy Equipment Operator (Water) - Ryan Taylor, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote, 4-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Appoint the Circulation Services Librarian -Carolyn Elkort
The Board appoint the Circulation Services Librarian -Carolyn Elkort
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. McCourt, that the Board appoint the Circulation Services Librarian -Carolyn Elkort, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote, 4-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Appoint the Parks and Recreation Rink Assistant -Teddy Shuman
The Board appoint the Parks and Recreation Rink Assistant -Teddy Shuman
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. McCourt, that the Board appoint the Parks and Recreation Rink Assistant -Teddy Shuman, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote, 4-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Re -appoint the Parks and Recreation Rink Assistant- Caitlyn Tureski
The Board re -appoint the Parks and Recreation Rink Assistant- Caitlyn Tureski
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. McCourt, that the Board re -appoint the Parks and Recreation Rink Assistant- Caitlyn Tureski,seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote, 4-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr, McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Approve the Walk, Bike, Hike Committee, Parks and Recreation Department, and the Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA) 4t" Annual Great Canton Clean Up day Saturday April 5th, 2025 with...
The Board approve the Walk, Bike, Hike Committee, Parks and Recreation Department, and the Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA) 4t" Annual Great Canton Clean Up day Saturday April 5th, 2025 with a rain date of April 611, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. McCourt, that the Board approve the Walk, Bike, Hike Committee, Parks and Recreation Department, and the Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA) 4t" Annual Great Canton Clean Up day Saturday April 5th, 2025 with a rain date of April 611, 2025, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote, 4-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A a donation of $5000 from the Roger Winfield Scott Foundation for the Conservation Land Fund
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 $5000 from the Roger Winfield Scott Foundation for the Conservation Land Fund
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. McCourt, 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 $5000 from the Roger Winfield Scott Foundation for the Conservation Land Fund, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote, 4-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A a donation of $300.00 from the Canton Town Club for Parks and Recreation Breakfast with Santa
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 $300.00 from the Canton Town Club for Parks and Recreation Breakfast with Santa
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. McCourt, 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 $300.00 from the Canton Town Club for Parks and Recreation Breakfast with Santa, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote, 4-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr, Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A a donation of $25.00 from Virginia and Gregory Berardi for the Fire Department from Virginia...
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 $25.00 from Virginia and Gregory Berardi for the Fire Department from Virginia and Gregory Berardi
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. McCourt, 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 $25.00 from Virginia and Gregory Berardi for the Fire Department from Virginia and Gregory Berardi, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote, 4-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr, Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A a donation of $500.00 from Stephen Sandberg in honor of his mother, Thelma Sandberg, a...
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 $500.00 from Stephen Sandberg in honor of his mother, Thelma Sandberg, a longtime Canton resident, for the Canton Public Library to be used to purchase library materials
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. McCourt, 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 $500.00 from Stephen Sandberg in honor of his mother, Thelma Sandberg, a longtime Canton resident, for the Canton Public Library to be used to purchase library materials, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote, 4-0 Ms, Boyden Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A a donation of $5000 from the Simoni Foundation to the Department of Elder and Human Services
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 $5000 from the Simoni Foundation to the Department of Elder and Human Services
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. McCourt, 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 $5000 from the Simoni Foundation to the Department of Elder and Human Services, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote, 4-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the grant of $12,500 from Outfront Media for 120 Cedar Street
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 $12,500 from Outfront Media for 120 Cedar Street
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. McCourt, 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 $12,500 from Outfront Media for 120 Cedar Street, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote, 4-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $1350
The Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $1350
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. McCourt, that the Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $1350, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote, 4-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Approve the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds
The Board approve the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. McCourt, that the Board approve the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote, 4-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of November 26, 2024
The Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of November 26, 2024
Yes: Boyden, Loughran, McCourtAbstained: John J. Connolly
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. McCourt, that the Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of November 26, 2024 seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote, 3-0-1 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Connolly Abstain Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr, Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of November 18, 2024, November 19, 2024, December 3, 2024
The Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of November 18, 2024, November 19, 2024, December 3, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. McCourt, that the Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of November 18, 2024, November 19, 2024, December 3, 2024 seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote, 4-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Adjourn at 8:47 PM
The Board adjourn at 8:47 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. McCourt, that the Board adjourn at 8:47 PM seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote, 4-0 Ms. Boyden Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: McCourt, 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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