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March 25, 2025
8 recorded votes, 0 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:
- Member Chris Albert not in attendance
Every vote, in order
Having convened in an open meeting on March 25th, 2025, the Select Board of the Town of Canton, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the
Having convened in an open meeting on March 25th, 2025, the Select Board of the Town of Canton, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the
From the minutes
“Motion was made having convened in an open meeting on March 25th, 2025, the Select Board of the Town of Canton, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated March 2025 for the Dean S. Luce Elementary School located at 45 Independence Street, Canton, MA 02021 which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future for replacement of the roof to decrease maintenance and energy cost; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Canton to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. Boyden Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Approve the request for the use of the entire Town owned park at the Heritage Site on for the following events: Canton Heritage Festival on Saturday May 17, 2025 from 10:00 AM-3 PM rain or shine;...
The Board approve the request for the use of the entire Town owned park at the Heritage Site on for the following events: Canton Heritage Festival on Saturday May 17, 2025 from 10:00 AM-3 PM rain or shine; Region Wide Yard Sale and Free Family Concert on Sunday September 14, 2025, yard sale time is to be determined, concert is 2 PM-3PM rain or shine; Canton Pooch Parade on Saturday October 25, 2025, time to be determined, rain date Sunday October 26, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the request for the use of the entire Town owned park at the Heritage Site on for the following events: Canton Heritage Festival on Saturday May 17, 2025 from 10:00 AM-3 PM rain or shine; Region Wide Yard Sale and Free Family Concert on Sunday September 14, 2025, yard sale time is to be determined, concert is 2 PM-3PM rain or shine; Canton Pooch Parade on Saturday October 25, 2025, time to be determined, rain date Sunday October 26, 2025 Motion: Mr. McCourt Second: Ms. Boyden Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
The one day Entertainment permit applications as presented, with the request for a waiver of the town one day entertainment fee, payment to the State for Sunday permit application, contingent upon...
The one day Entertainment permit applications as presented, with the request for a waiver of the town one day entertainment fee, payment to the State for Sunday permit application, contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the one day Entertainment permit applications as presented, with the request for a waiver of the town one day entertainment fee, payment to the State for Sunday permit application, contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief approval Motion: Mr. McCourt Second: Ms. Boyden Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Approve the change of manager application for Canton Lodging LLC, dba Homewood Suites 50 Royall Street, Canton
The Board approve the change of manager application for Canton Lodging LLC, dba Homewood Suites 50 Royall Street, Canton
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the change of manager application for Canton Lodging LLC, dba Homewood Suites 50 Royall Street, Canton Motion: Mr. McCourt Second: Ms. Boyden Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Approve the request to hold the "Clarke Runs on Dunkin 5K Road Race" to be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025, beginning at 9:00 am. from the Dunkin Donuts offices on Royall Street, contingent on...
The Board approve the request to hold the "Clarke Runs on Dunkin 5K Road Race" to be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025, beginning at 9:00 am. from the Dunkin Donuts offices on Royall Street, contingent on Police, Fire and Building approval and written confirmation from Point32 to ensure there are no sports or other conflicts on their property at the same time as the road race
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the request to hold the "Clarke Runs on Dunkin 5K Road Race" to be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025, beginning at 9:00 am. from the Dunkin Donuts offices on Royall Street, contingent on Police, Fire and Building approval and written confirmation from Point32 to ensure there are no sports or other conflicts on their property at the same time as the road race Motion: Mr, McCourt Second: Ms. Boyden Vote: 4-0.” (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 $100.00 donation to the Fire Department from Theodore Liftman
The Board accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A a $100.00 donation to the Fire Department from Theodore Liftman
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 a $100.00 donation to the Fire Department from Theodore Liftman Motion: Mr. McCourt Second: Ms. Boyden Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Approve the request for use of mitigation funds in the amount of $180,000 for a town -wide traffic study
The Board approve the request for use of mitigation funds in the amount of $180,000 for a town -wide traffic study
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the request for use of mitigation funds in the amount of $180,000 for a town -wide traffic study Motion: Mr. McCourt Second: Ms. Boyden Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Adjourn at 8:09 PM
The Select Board adjourn at 8:09 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Select Board adjourn at 8:09 PM Motion: Mr. McCourt Second: Ms. Boyden Vote: 4-0.” (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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