MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
April 22, 2025
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: John R. McCourt, Patricia M. Boyden, Michael C. Loughran, Susan M. Harrington
Absent: Christopher M. Albert
During the meeting:
- It was noted Member Christopher Albert was not present
Every vote, in order
Open the public hearing
The Board to open the public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board to open the public hearing Motion: Ms. Boyden Second: Ms. Harrington Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Harrington)
Close the Public Hearing
The Board close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board close the Public Hearing Motion: Ms. Boyden Second: Ms. Harrington Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Harrington)
Close the ascertainment hearing but the ascertainment process will remain open until May 27, 2025 for further correspondence, documents, fact-finding, meetings, hearings and information gathering...
The Board close the ascertainment hearing but the ascertainment process will remain open until May 27, 2025 for further correspondence, documents, fact-finding, meetings, hearings and information gathering from Cable License Renewal Committee and the Select Board
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board close the ascertainment hearing but the ascertainment process will remain open until May 27, 2025 for further correspondence, documents, fact-finding, meetings, hearings and information gathering from Cable License Renewal Committee and the Select Board Motion: Ms, Boyden Second: Ms. Harrington Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Harrington)
Open the Public Hearing
The Board open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board open the Public Hearing Motion: Ms. Boyden Second: Ms. Harrington Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Harrington)
Close the Public Hearing
The Board close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board close the Public Hearing Motion: Ms. Boyden Second: Ms. Harrington Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Harrington)
Approve the application for a Class I Auto Dealer's License for Rivian LLC, 125 Shawmut Road, Canton, MA 02021
The Board approve the application for a Class I Auto Dealer's License for Rivian LLC, 125 Shawmut Road, Canton, MA 02021
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the application for a Class I Auto Dealer's License for Rivian LLC, 125 Shawmut Road, Canton, MA 02021 Motion: Ms. Boyden Second: Ms. Harrington Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Harrington)
Approve the Gridley School Historic Preservation Restriction
The Board approve the Gridley School Historic Preservation Restriction
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Gridley School Historic Preservation Restriction Motion: Ms. Boyden Second: Ms. Harrington Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Harrington)
Appoint of the Town Planner -Connor Murphy
The Board appoint of the Town Planner -Connor Murphy
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint of the Town Planner -Connor Murphy Motion: Ms. Boyden Second: Ms. Harrington Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Harrington)
Appoint the Public Works Seasonal Help -Michael Anderson; Jeffrey Chaput; Connor Harney; Nelida Iglesias
The Board appoint the Public Works Seasonal Help -Michael Anderson; Jeffrey Chaput; Connor Harney; Nelida Iglesias
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint the Public Works Seasonal Help -Michael Anderson; Jeffrey Chaput; Connor Harney; Nelida Iglesias Motion: Ms. Boyden Second: Ms. Harrington Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Harrington)
Appoint the Seasonal Ranger in Conservation -Jared Penta
The Board appoint the Seasonal Ranger in Conservation -Jared Penta
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint the Seasonal Ranger in Conservation -Jared Penta Motion: Ms. Boyden Second: Ms: Harrington Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Harrington)
Appoint the following to the Master Plan Implementation Committee: Parks and Recreation Representative -Janice McCarthy; School Committee Representative -Sonja Grauds
The Board appoint the following to the Master Plan Implementation Committee: Parks and Recreation Representative -Janice McCarthy; School Committee Representative -Sonja Grauds
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint the following to the Master Plan Implementation Committee: Parks and Recreation Representative -Janice McCarthy; School Committee Representative -Sonja Grauds Motion: Ms. Boyden Second: Ms. Harrington Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Harrington)
Appoint to the Affordable Housing Trust: the Housing Authority Representative -Lisa Lopez
The Board appoint to the Affordable Housing Trust: the Housing Authority Representative -Lisa Lopez
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint to the Affordable Housing Trust: the Housing Authority Representative -Lisa Lopez Motion: Ms. Boyden Second: Ms. Harrington Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Harrington)
Appoint to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee: the School Committee Representative -Amanda Ryder
The Board appoint to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee: the School Committee Representative -Amanda Ryder
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee: the School Committee Representative -Amanda Ryder Motion: Ms. Boyden Second: Ms. Harrington Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Harrington)
Appoint to the Community Preservation Committee -the School Committee Representative -Kendall O'Halloran
The Board appoint to the Community Preservation Committee -the School Committee Representative -Kendall O'Halloran
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint to the Community Preservation Committee -the School Committee Representative -Kendall O'Halloran Motion: Ms. Boyden Second: Ms. Harrington Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Harrington)
Approve the request to hold the Canton High School Wellness Department's Champions of Wellness 5K Road Race, to be held on Sunday, November 23, 2025, race beginning at 9:00 AM at the Canton High...
The Board approve the request to hold the Canton High School Wellness Department's Champions of Wellness 5K Road Race, to be held on Sunday, November 23, 2025, race beginning at 9:00 AM at the Canton High School Football Field contingent upon Police and Fire approval, and certificate of insurance
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the request to hold the Canton High School Wellness Department's Champions of Wellness 5K Road Race, to be held on Sunday, November 23, 2025, race beginning at 9:00 AM at the Canton High School Football Field contingent upon Police and Fire approval, and certificate of insurance Motion: Ms. Boyden Second: Ms. Harrington Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Harrington)
Adjourn the meeting at 8:23 PM
The Board adjourn the meeting at 8:23 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board adjourn the meeting at 8:23 PM Motion: Ms. Boyden Second: Ms. Harrington Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Harrington)
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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