MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
May 6, 2025
22 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: John R. McCourt, Patricia M. Boyden, Christopher M. Albert, Michael C. Loughran, Susan M. Harrington
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. Albert Second: Ms. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
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. Albert Second: Ms. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the application for a new Special Legislation Section 12 Liquor License for Mai Dream Enterprise Canton Inc., dba Mai Kitchen, 323 Turnpike St., Canton, MA 02021
The Board approve the application for a new Special Legislation Section 12 Liquor License for Mai Dream Enterprise Canton Inc., dba Mai Kitchen, 323 Turnpike St., Canton, MA 02021
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the application for a new Special Legislation Section 12 Liquor License for Mai Dream Enterprise Canton Inc., dba Mai Kitchen, 323 Turnpike St., Canton, MA 02021 Motion: Mr. Albert Second: Ms. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Declare May 2025 as ALS Month in Canton
The Board declare May 2025 as ALS Month in Canton
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board declare May 2025 as ALS Month in Canton Motion: Mr. Albert Second: Ms. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the Personal Action Form for Town Planner -Connor Murphy
The Board approve the Personal Action Form for Town Planner -Connor Murphy
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Personal Action Form for Town Planner -Connor Murphy Motion: Mr. Albert Second: Ms. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the Personal Action Form for Canton Public Library Circulation Assistant-Alise Janson
The Board approve the Personal Action Form for Canton Public Library Circulation Assistant-Alise Janson
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Personal Action Form for Canton Public Library Circulation Assistant-Alise Janson Motion: Mr. Albert Second: Ms. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Appoint Parks and Recreation Grounds Maintenance Worker- Armando Gomes
The Board appoint Parks and Recreation Grounds Maintenance Worker- Armando Gomes
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint Parks and Recreation Grounds Maintenance Worker- Armando Gomes Motion: Mr. Albert Second: Ms, Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the appointment of seasonal, part-time Ranger in Conservation - Morgan Quinn
The Board approve the appointment of seasonal, part-time Ranger in Conservation - Morgan Quinn
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the appointment of seasonal, part-time Ranger in Conservation - Morgan Quinn Motion: Mr. Albert Second: Ms. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the ambulance uncollectible bills
The Board approve the ambulance uncollectible bills
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the ambulance uncollectible bills Motion: Mr. Albert Second: Ms. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Appoint member to the Economic Development Committee -John L. Sequin
The Board appoint member to the Economic Development Committee -John L. Sequin
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint member to the Economic Development Committee -John L. Sequin Motion: Mr. Albert Second: Ms. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Appoint members to Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA)- Fire Chief Wendell Robery; Harriet Burak; Andrea Capone; Diane Tynan; Derek Folan; Victoria Di Maria; Mike Mahan
The Board appoint members to Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA)- Fire Chief Wendell Robery; Harriet Burak; Andrea Capone; Diane Tynan; Derek Folan; Victoria Di Maria; Mike Mahan
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint members to Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA)- Fire Chief Wendell Robery; Harriet Burak; Andrea Capone; Diane Tynan; Derek Folan; Victoria Di Maria; Mike Mahan Motion: Mr. Albert Second: Ms. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Appoint the seasonal Parks and Recreation staff and the rate change for a rehire - see attached spreadsheet
The Board appoint the seasonal Parks and Recreation staff and the rate change for a rehire - see attached spreadsheet
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint the seasonal Parks and Recreation staff and the rate change for a rehire - see attached spreadsheet Motion: Mr. Albert Second: Ms. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Appoint staff for Parks and Recreation Blast -Off Vacation Program - Isabella Holland
The Board appoint staff for Parks and Recreation Blast -Off Vacation Program - Isabella Holland
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint staff for Parks and Recreation Blast -Off Vacation Program - Isabella Holland Motion: Mr, Albert Second: Ms. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the request for a Carnival to be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, One Blue Hill River Road on Friday May 23, 2025, 6:OOPM-10:OOPM; Saturday May 24, 2025, 1:OOPM- 10:OOPM; Sunday, May 25,...
The Board approve the request for a Carnival to be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, One Blue Hill River Road on Friday May 23, 2025, 6:OOPM-10:OOPM; Saturday May 24, 2025, 1:OOPM- 10:OOPM; Sunday, May 25, 2025 1:OOPM-10:OOPM; Monday May 26, 2025 1:OOPM-10:OOPM; Thursday May 29, 2025 6:OOPM-10:OOPM; Friday May 30, 2025, 6:OOPM-10:OOPM; Saturday May 31, 2025 1:OOPM- 10:00PM; Sunday June 1, 2025, 1:00 PM-9:00 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief Approval, and police detail
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the request for a Carnival to be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, One Blue Hill River Road on Friday May 23, 2025, 6:OOPM-10:OOPM; Saturday May 24, 2025, 1:OOPM- 10:OOPM; Sunday, May 25, 2025 1:OOPM-10:OOPM; Monday May 26, 2025 1:OOPM-10:OOPM; Thursday May 29, 2025 6:OOPM-10:OOPM; Friday May 30, 2025, 6:OOPM-10:OOPM; Saturday May 31, 2025 1:OOPM- 10:00PM; Sunday June 1, 2025, 1:00 PM-9:00 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief Approval, and police detail Motion: Mr. Albert Second: Ms. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 4 53A: a donation of $1000 for the Physical Fitness Programming at the Department of Elder and Human Services...
The Board approve the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 4 53A: a donation of $1000 for the Physical Fitness Programming at the Department of Elder and Human Services from Victor Del Vecchio and Alicia R. Lopez Family Fund
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 4 53A: a donation of $1000 for the Physical Fitness Programming at the Department of Elder and Human Services from Victor Del Vecchio and Alicia R. Lopez Family Fund Motion: Mr. Albert Second: Ms. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 4 53A: a donation of $500 for the Police Department -Animal Control Division from Jonathan A. Comeau
The Board approve the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 4 53A: a donation of $500 for the Police Department -Animal Control Division from Jonathan A. Comeau
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 4 53A: a donation of $500 for the Police Department -Animal Control Division from Jonathan A. Comeau Motion: Mr. Albert Second: Ms. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the amended Southeastern Regional Services Group, DPW Services Awards for 3/1/2025 — 2/28/2026 for Indus
The Board approve the amended Southeastern Regional Services Group, DPW Services Awards for 3/1/2025 — 2/28/2026 for Indus
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the amended Southeastern Regional Services Group, DPW Services Awards for 3/1/2025 — 2/28/2026 for Indus Motion: Mr. Albert Second: Ms. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the request to hold the Little League Opening Day Parade on May 10, 2025, 12 noon subject to Police approval and certificate of insurance
The Board approve the request to hold the Little League Opening Day Parade on May 10, 2025, 12 noon subject to Police approval and certificate of insurance
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the request to hold the Little League Opening Day Parade on May 10, 2025, 12 noon subject to Police approval and certificate of insurance Motion: Mr. Albert Second: Ms. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the minutes from the Select Board Meetings of April 15, 2025; April 22, 2025
The Board approve the minutes from the Select Board Meetings of April 15, 2025; April 22, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the minutes from the Select Board Meetings of April 15, 2025; April 22, 2025 Motion: Mr. Albert Second: Ms. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deed
The Board approve the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deed
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deed Motion: Mr. Albert Second: Ms. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $3062.50
The Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $3062.50
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $3062.50 Motion: Mr. Albert Second: Ms. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Adjourn the meeting at 8:03 PM
The Board adjourn the meeting at 8:03 PM
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present (John R. McCourt, Patricia M. Boyden, Christopher M. Albert, Michael C. Loughran and Susan M. Harrington). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board adjourn the meeting at 8:03 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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