MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
June 10, 2025
18 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
During the meeting:
- Member Christopher Albert left the meeting room and recused himself for the next item
Every vote, in order
Approve the CAP in its entirety
The Board approve the CAP in its entirety
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the CAP in its entirety Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign a companion letter verifying approval of the CAP
The Board authorize the Town Administrator to sign a companion letter verifying approval of the CAP
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board authorize the Town Administrator to sign a companion letter verifying approval of the CAP Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
The Town Administrator be authorized to issue a Request for Proposals to assess the costs to hire an energy and sustainability consultant to help implement specific CAP actions
The Town Administrator be authorized to issue a Request for Proposals to assess the costs to hire an energy and sustainability consultant to help implement specific CAP actions
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Town Administrator be authorized to issue a Request for Proposals to assess the costs to hire an energy and sustainability consultant to help implement specific CAP actions Motion: Mr, C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the Personal Service Contract for the Town Administrator
The Board approve the Personal Service Contract for the Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Personal Service Contract for the Town Administrator Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the collective bargaining agreement for Superior Officers
The Board approve the collective bargaining agreement for Superior Officers
The minutes give the vote as 5-0, but 4 members were present (John R. McCourt, Patricia M. Boyden, Michael C. Loughran and Susan M. Harrington). Showing the count only. Christopher M. Albert stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the collective bargaining agreement for Superior Officers Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the MetroFire Mutual Aid Agreement for joint Fire Rescue and/or Ambulance Service
The Board approve the MetroFire Mutual Aid Agreement for joint Fire Rescue and/or Ambulance Service
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the MetroFire Mutual Aid Agreement for joint Fire Rescue and/or Ambulance Service Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve a Common Victualler license for Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado LLC dba Chipotle Mexican Grill, 4 Washington St. Canton, MA 02021
The Board approve a Common Victualler license for Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado LLC dba Chipotle Mexican Grill, 4 Washington St. Canton, MA 02021
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve a Common Victualler license for Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado LLC dba Chipotle Mexican Grill, 4 Washington St. Canton, MA 02021 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Declare as surplus the Police Department 2008 Dodge Ram Pickup
The Board declare as surplus the Police Department 2008 Dodge Ram Pickup
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board declare as surplus the Police Department 2008 Dodge Ram Pickup Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Appoint the Select Board Members to the following committees: Affordable Housing Trust — 2 Year -Trish Boyden
The Board appoint the Select Board Members to the following committees: Affordable Housing Trust — 2 Year -Trish Boyden
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint the Select Board Members to the following committees: Affordable Housing Trust — 2 Year -Trish Boyden Reservoir Pond Advisory Committee —1 Year -John McCourt Building Renovation Committee-1 Year -Michael Loughran Master Plan Implementation Committee -1 Year -Trish Boyden Community Preservation Committee-3 Year- Christopher Albert Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Appoint Select Board Members to the School Building Committee - As voting member: Michael Loughran; As non -voting member: John McCourt
The Board appoint Select Board Members to the School Building Committee - As voting member: Michael Loughran; As non -voting member: John McCourt
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint Select Board Members to the School Building Committee - As voting member: Michael Loughran; As non -voting member: John McCourt Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Appoint the following seasonal Parks and Recreation staff — Spencer Tran, Grace Collins; Meghan Desmond; Jaysha Maddrey; Kenzie Bennett
The Board appoint the following seasonal Parks and Recreation staff — Spencer Tran, Grace Collins; Meghan Desmond; Jaysha Maddrey; Kenzie Bennett
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint the following seasonal Parks and Recreation staff — Spencer Tran, Grace Collins; Meghan Desmond; Jaysha Maddrey; Kenzie Bennett Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve a rate change for seasonal Park and Recreation Staff rehire -Jack Neeser
The Board approve a rate change for seasonal Park and Recreation Staff rehire -Jack Neeser
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve a rate change for seasonal Park and Recreation Staff rehire -Jack Neeser Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the Personnel Action Form (PAF) for Fire Captain -Anthony Flematti
The Board approve the Personnel Action Form (PAF) for Fire Captain -Anthony Flematti
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Personnel Action Form (PAF) for Fire Captain -Anthony Flematti Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve a Cost of Living Adjustment (2.5%) for all full and part time Personnel Board employees
The Board approve a Cost of Living Adjustment (2.5%) for all full and part time Personnel Board employees
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve a Cost of Living Adjustment (2.5%) for all full and part time Personnel Board employees Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the Perpetual Care Deeds
The Board approve the Perpetual Care Deeds
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Perpetual Care Deeds Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $1550
The Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $1550
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $1550 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of May 27, 2025
The Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of May 27, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of May 27, 2025 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Adjourn at 8:01 PM
The Board adjourn at 8:01 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board adjourn at 8:01 PM. Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (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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