MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
January 21, 2025
19 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, John J. Connolly
Absent: Patricia M. Boyden
During the meeting:
- The Chair noted Member Patricia Boyden 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 by Mr. Albert that the Board open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Connolly, Roll call vote, 4-0 Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: John J. Connolly)
Close the Public Hearing
The Board close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board close the Public Hearing, seconded by Mr. Connolly, Roll call vote, 4-0 Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: John J. Connolly)
Approve the application for a Class II Auto Dealer's License for CR 89 Cars Corp, 20 Industrial Drive, Canton, MA
The Board approve the application for a Class II Auto Dealer's License for CR 89 Cars Corp, 20 Industrial Drive, Canton, MA
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but the roll call reads: Christopher M. Albert 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 approve the application for a Class II Auto Dealer's License for CR 89 Cars Corp, 20 Industrial Drive, Canton, MA, seconded by Mr. McCourt, Roll call vote, 4-0 Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative . Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve the Gridley School - Memorandum of Understanding Between Town and Historical Society
The Board approve the Gridley School - Memorandum of Understanding Between Town and Historical Society
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the Gridley School - Memorandum of Understanding Between Town and Historical Society, seconded by Mr. Connolly, Roll call vote, 4-0 Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: John J. Connolly)
Approve the Common Victualler license for Napoli Pizza, LLC
The Board approve the Common Victualler license for Napoli Pizza, LLC
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the Common Victualler license for Napoli Pizza, LLC, seconded by Mr. McCourt, Roll call vote, 4-0 Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Renew the Common Victualler license for Apollo Lefas Pizza, Inc., d/b/a Apollo Pizza
The Board renew the Common Victualler license for Apollo Lefas Pizza, Inc., d/b/a Apollo Pizza
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board renew the Common Victualler license for Apollo Lefas Pizza, Inc., d/b/a Apollo Pizza, seconded by Mr. McCourt, Roll call vote, 4-0 Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Renew Class II Used Car Dealership Licenses for Jeanwillo Orelus & Ricardo Orelus dba RJO Motors, 12 Revere Street and Canton Auto Group Inc. dba RJO Motors, 652 Washington St
The Board renew Class II Used Car Dealership Licenses for Jeanwillo Orelus & Ricardo Orelus dba RJO Motors, 12 Revere Street and Canton Auto Group Inc. dba RJO Motors, 652 Washington St
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board renew Class II Used Car Dealership Licenses for Jeanwillo Orelus & Ricardo Orelus dba RJO Motors, 12 Revere Street and Canton Auto Group Inc. dba RJO Motors, 652 Washington St. seconded by Mr. Connolly, Roll call vote, 4-0 Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: John J. Connolly)
Waive the Administrative code
The Board waive the Administrative code
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board waive the Administrative code seconded by Mr. McCourt, Roll call vote, 4-0 Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (second: McCourt)
Approve the amendments to the Sick Leave Bank Policy
The Board approve the amendments to the Sick Leave Bank Policy
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the amendments to the Sick Leave Bank Policy, seconded by Mr. McCourt, Roll call vote, 4-0 Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative . Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (second: McCourt)
Approve the Personal Action Form and job description for Board of Health Administrative Assistant
The Board approve the Personal Action Form and job description for Board of Health Administrative Assistant
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Personal Action Form and job description for Board of Health Administrative Assistant seconded by Mr. Connolly, Roll call vote, 4-0 Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (second: John J. Connolly)
Approve the appointment of Sick Bank Committee Member - Susan Desjardins
The Board approve the appointment of Sick Bank Committee Member - Susan Desjardins
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the appointment of Sick Bank Committee Member - Susan Desjardins seconded by Mr. Connolly, Roll call vote, 4-0 Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: John J. Connolly)
Appoint the Inspector of Plumbing and Gas -James Carabitses
The Board appoint the Inspector of Plumbing and Gas -James Carabitses
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board appoint the Inspector of Plumbing and Gas -James Carabitses, seconded by Mr. Connolly, Roll call vote, 4-0 Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: John J. Connolly)
Approve the re -appointment of the Representative to the Norfolk County Advisory Board -John Connolly
The Board approve the re -appointment of the Representative to the Norfolk County Advisory Board -John Connolly
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the re -appointment of the Representative to the Norfolk County Advisory Board -John Connolly seconded by Mr. McCourt, Roll call vote, 4-0 Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Appoint a representative to the Sustainability and Climate Action Planning Committee-Alana Murphy
The Board appoint a representative to the Sustainability and Climate Action Planning Committee-Alana Murphy
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board appoint a representative to the Sustainability and Climate Action Planning Committee-Alana Murphy, seconded by Mr. Connolly, Roll call vote, 4-0 Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: John J. Connolly)
Appoint the Rink Assistant -Georgia Campbell
The Board appoint the Rink Assistant -Georgia Campbell
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert, that the Board appoint the Rink Assistant -Georgia Campbell, seconded by Mr. Connolly, Roll call vote, 4-0 Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: John J. Connolly)
Approve the application to obtain a Special License to Serve Wine and Malt beverages at 4 Theater Performances, January 24, 2025; January 25, 2025; January 31, 2025; February 1, 2025; 8:00 PM...
The Board approve the application to obtain a Special License to Serve Wine and Malt beverages at 4 Theater Performances, January 24, 2025; January 25, 2025; January 31, 2025; February 1, 2025; 8:00 PM -11:00 PM at 3 Randolph Street, Pappas Rehabilitation, 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 Wine and Malt beverages at 4 Theater Performances, January 24, 2025; January 25, 2025; January 31, 2025; February 1, 2025; 8:00 PM -11:00 PM at 3 Randolph Street, Pappas Rehabilitation, contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief approval, seconded by Mr. Connolly, Roll call vote, 4-0 Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: John J. Connolly)
Accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donation to the Department of Elder and Human Services: $100 from Elaine B. Stevens
The Board accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donation to the Department of Elder and Human Services: $100 from Elaine B. Stevens
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 following donation to the Department of Elder and Human Services: $100 from Elaine B. Stevens, seconded by Mr. Connolly, Roll call vote, 4-0 Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: John J. Connolly)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of January 7, 2025; January 15, 2025
The Board approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of January 7, 2025; January 15, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of January 7, 2025; January 15, 2025, seconded by Mr. Connolly, Roll call vote, 4-0 Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: John J. Connolly)
The meeting adjourn at 7:59 PM
The meeting adjourn at 7:59 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert, that the meeting adjourn at 7:59 PM, seconded by Mr. Connolly, Roll call vote, 4-0 Mr. Albert Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. McCourt Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: John J. Connolly)
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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