MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
March 4, 2025
12 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, John J. Connolly
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Warrant for Annual Town Election on April 8, 2025
The Board approve the Warrant for Annual Town Election on April 8, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the Warrant for Annual Town Election on April 8, 2025, seconded by Mr. McCourt Roll call vote 5-0 Ms. P. Boyden Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Albert Affirmative Mr. J. McCourt Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve the early voting at Town Hall for the Annual Town Election during the following times
The Board approve the early voting at Town Hall for the Annual Town Election during the following times
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the early voting at Town Hall for the Annual Town Election during the following times: Saturday, March 29 9am-5pm Monday, March 31 8am-5pm Tuesday, April 1 8am-7pm Wednesday, April 2 8am-5pm Thursday, April 8am-5pm Friday, April 4 8am-1pm seconded by Mr. McCourt Roll call vote 5-0 Ms. P. Boyden Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Albert Affirmative Mr. J.McCourt Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Appoint the Treasury and Collections Coordinator- Lisa Carlton
The Board appoint the Treasury and Collections Coordinator- Lisa Carlton
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board appoint the Treasury and Collections Coordinator- Lisa Carlton, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote 5-0 Ms. P. Boyden Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Albert Affirmative Mr. J.McCourt Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Appoint the Interim Town Planner -Taylor Torres
The Board appoint the Interim Town Planner -Taylor Torres
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board appoint the Interim Town Planner -Taylor Torres, seconded by MS. Boyden Roll call vote 5-0 Ms. P. Boyden Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Albert Affirmative Mr. J.McCourt Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Appoint a Special Heavy Equipment Operator -Melanie Lenhardt
The Board appoint a Special Heavy Equipment Operator -Melanie Lenhardt
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board appoint a Special Heavy Equipment Operator -Melanie Lenhardt, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote 5-0 Ms. P. Boyden Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Albert Affirmative Mr. J. McCourt Affirmative Mr. M. 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 following donations to the Department of Elder and Human Services: $200 from Fred...
The Board accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donations to the Department of Elder and Human Services: $200 from Fred Gladstone; $25 from Joanne Wheeler in memory of Anita Potts
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 donations to the Department of Elder and Human Services: $200 from Fred Gladstone; $25 from Joanne Wheeler in memory of Anita Potts; seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote 5-0 Ms. P. Boyden Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Albert Affirmative Mr. J. McCourt Affirmative Mr. M. 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 $400 from Brendan and Leta Morrisroe to 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 the donation of $400 from Brendan and Leta Morrisroe to 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 the donation of $400 from Brendan and Leta Morrisroe to the Fire Department, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote 5-0 Ms. P. Boyden Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Albert Affirmative Mr. J.McCourt Affirmative Mr. M. 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 Reiser Corporation to the Police Department
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 Reiser Corporation to the Police 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 the donation of $1000 from Reiser Corporation to the Police Department, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote 5-0 Ms. P. Boyden Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Albert Affirmative Mr. J.McCourt Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the ambulance bill abatement in the amount of $800
The Board approve the ambulance bill abatement in the amount of $800
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the ambulance bill abatement in the amount of $800, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote 5-0 Ms. P. Boyden Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Albert Affirmative Mr. J.McCourt Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $1875
The Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $1875
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but the roll call reads: Patricia M. Boyden yes, 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 Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $1875, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote 5-0 Ms. P. Boyden Affirmative Mr.I Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Albert Affirmative Mr. J. McCourt Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2025
The Board approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2025, seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote 5-0 Ms. P. Boyden Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Albert Affirmative Mr. J. McCourt Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Adjourn the Select Board Meeting at 7:56 PM
The Board adjourn the Select Board Meeting at 7:56 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Albert that the Board adjourn the Select Board Meeting at 7:56 PM seconded by Ms. Boyden Roll call vote 5-0 Ms. P. Boyden Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Albert Affirmative Mr. J. McCourt Affirmative Mr. M. 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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