MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
March 18, 2025
23 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
Open the Public hearing
The Board open the Public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board open the Public hearing. Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Close the Public Hearing
The Board close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board close the Public Hearing. Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Amend the fee schedule for water and sewer service requests as presented by the Superintendent of Public Works as referenced on Appendix A Fee Schedule, effective immediately
The Board amend the fee schedule for water and sewer service requests as presented by the Superintendent of Public Works as referenced on Appendix A Fee Schedule, effective immediately
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board amend the fee schedule for water and sewer service requests as presented by the Superintendent of Public Works as referenced on Appendix A Fee Schedule, effective immediately Motion: Mr, C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (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 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Close the public hearing
The Board close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board close the public hearing Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Determine that the detention basin on the property with a record address at 0-11 Pleasant Street, Canton shall be deemed a nuisance and the Town may enter the property to make such property safe
The Board determine that the detention basin on the property with a record address at 0-11 Pleasant Street, Canton shall be deemed a nuisance and the Town may enter the property to make such property safe
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board determine that the detention basin on the property with a record address at 0-11 Pleasant Street, Canton shall be deemed a nuisance and the Town may enter the property to make such property safe, Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Support the FY 2026 Municipal Operating and Fixed Costs Budgets as recommended by the Town Administrator and Finance Director
The Board support the FY 2026 Municipal Operating and Fixed Costs Budgets as recommended by the Town Administrator and Finance Director
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board support the FY 2026 Municipal Operating and Fixed Costs Budgets as recommended by the Town Administrator and Finance Director Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Accept the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness program grant in the amount of $100,000 to complete the MVP Planning 2.0 process
The Board accept the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness program grant in the amount of $100,000 to complete the MVP Planning 2.0 process
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board accept the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness program grant in the amount of $100,000 to complete the MVP Planning 2.0 process Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Accept the Asset Management Planning Grant in the amount of $97,509 through the Clean Water Trust
The Board accept the Asset Management Planning Grant in the amount of $97,509 through the Clean Water Trust
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board accept the Asset Management Planning Grant in the amount of $97,509 through the Clean Water Trust Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Appoint a member to the Cultural Council-Krystyn Hanover
The Board appoint a member to the Cultural Council-Krystyn Hanover
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint a member to the Cultural Council-Krystyn Hanover Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Appoint of the following Election Workers: Paul Campbell, John Demoy, Joann Stadelman, Barbara Walsh, Ann Weddleton, John Foley
The Board appoint of the following Election Workers: Paul Campbell, John Demoy, Joann Stadelman, Barbara Walsh, Ann Weddleton, John Foley
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint of the following Election Workers: Paul Campbell, John Demoy, Joann Stadelman, Barbara Walsh, Ann Weddleton, John Foley Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Appoint the Seasonal Public Works Staff -Nicholas Ruggeri
The Board appoint the Seasonal Public Works Staff -Nicholas Ruggeri
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint the Seasonal Public Works Staff -Nicholas Ruggeri Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Appoint the Interim Director of Central Maintenance, Steven Choiniere, reporting to the Town Administrator, with review in 30 days, continue to drive his current vehicle
The Board appoint the Interim Director of Central Maintenance, Steven Choiniere, reporting to the Town Administrator, with review in 30 days, continue to drive his current vehicle
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint the Interim Director of Central Maintenance, Steven Choiniere, reporting to the Town Administrator, with review in 30 days, continue to drive his current vehicle Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve the application to obtain a special license to serve wine and malt beverages at a one -day event, for Friends of the Canton Public Library Trivia Night Fundraiser on May 31, 2025, from...
The Board approve the application to obtain a special license to serve wine and malt beverages at a one -day event, for Friends of the Canton Public Library Trivia Night Fundraiser on May 31, 2025, from 6:00 PM —11:00 PM contingent upon Police, Fire and Building approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the application to obtain a special license to serve wine and malt beverages at a one -day event, for Friends of the Canton Public Library Trivia Night Fundraiser on May 31, 2025, from 6:00 PM —11:00 PM contingent upon Police, Fire and Building approval Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Accept and accepting and authorizing: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donations for the Canton Clean Up Day TBC Management
The Board accept and accepting and authorizing: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donations for the Canton Clean Up Day TBC Management
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board accept and accepting and authorizing: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donations for the Canton Clean Up Day TBC Management $250 Bank of Canton $1,000 Draper Properties $250 CABI $500 Hebrew Senior Life $2,000 Rose's Cleaning $250 Alan Rapoport $100 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
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
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
From the minutes
“Motion was made 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 $100.00 from Bob and Carol Witt $750.00from Brenda Bhavnani Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
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 the 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 the 120 Cedar Street
From the minutes
“Motion was made 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 the 120 Cedar Street Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve the SERSG DPW Service Award for Line Painting 3/1/2025- 2/26/2026
The Board approve the SERSG DPW Service Award for Line Painting 3/1/2025- 2/26/2026
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the SERSG DPW Service Award for Line Painting 3/1/2025- 2/26/2026 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve the Water and Sewer Commitment Final Bills in the amount of $1622.88
The Board approve the Water and Sewer Commitment Final Bills in the amount of $1622.88
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Water and Sewer Commitment Final Bills in the amount of $1622.88 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve of Water and Sewer Commitment Residential in the amount of $3,524,043.47
The Board approve of Water and Sewer Commitment Residential in the amount of $3,524,043.47
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve of Water and Sewer Commitment Residential in the amount of $3,524,043.47 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve of the rules for the Dog Park
The Board approve of the rules for the Dog Park
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve of the rules for the Dog Park Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of March 4, 2025
The Board approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of March 4, 2025
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of March 4, 2025 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
Adjourn at 8:00 PM
To adjourn at 8:00 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn at 8:00 PM Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: McCourt)
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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