MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
June 24, 2025
27 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:
- Member Chris Albert not in attendance
Every vote, in order
Appoint the Interim Police Chief and approval of Personnel Action Form - Joseph Perkins
The Board appoint the Interim Police Chief and approval of Personnel Action Form - Joseph Perkins
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint the Interim Police Chief and approval of Personnel Action Form - Joseph Perkins Motion: Ms. T. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Approve the Scarecrow Stroll Fundraiser as presented
The Board approve the Scarecrow Stroll Fundraiser as presented
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Scarecrow Stroll Fundraiser as presented Motion: Ms. T. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Approve the request to place purple ribbons on the lampposts in the downtown and place signs at the following public buildings, Police Station, Fire Stations, Town Hall, Library, Pequitside Farm,...
The Board approve the request to place purple ribbons on the lampposts in the downtown and place signs at the following public buildings, Police Station, Fire Stations, Town Hall, Library, Pequitside Farm, Parks and Recreation Department, Department of Elder and Human Services throughout the month of August; subject to ZBA approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the request to place purple ribbons on the lampposts in the downtown and place signs at the following public buildings, Police Station, Fire Stations, Town Hall, Library, Pequitside Farm, Parks and Recreation Department, Department of Elder and Human Services throughout the month of August; subject to ZBA approval Motion: Ms. T. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
The fiscal 2026 Stop -Loss Reinsurance contract related to the Town's self -insured health insurance plans be awarded to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts with an aggregate deductible of two...
The fiscal 2026 Stop -Loss Reinsurance contract related to the Town's self -insured health insurance plans be awarded to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts with an aggregate deductible of two -hundred fifty thousand ($250,000) and an Individual Claim Attachment Point of two - hundred thousand ($200,000), and with monthly premium rates of $75.60 and $207.55 for individual and family plans, respectively. And that the Finance Director be authorized to execute this contract on behalf of the Town
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the fiscal 2026 Stop -Loss Reinsurance contract related to the Town's self -insured health insurance plans be awarded to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts with an aggregate deductible of two -hundred fifty thousand ($250,000) and an Individual Claim Attachment Point of two - hundred thousand ($200,000), and with monthly premium rates of $75.60 and $207.55 for individual and family plans, respectively. And that the Finance Director be authorized to execute this contract on behalf of the Town Motion: Ms. T. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Accept the OPEB Trust Agreement
The Board accept the OPEB Trust Agreement
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board accept the OPEB Trust Agreement Motion: Ms. T. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Call a Special Town Meeting August 4, 2025
The Board call a Special Town Meeting August 4, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board call a Special Town Meeting August 4, 2025 Motion: Ms. T. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Open the warrant on 6/26/25 and close the warrant on 7/7/25 at 9:30 AM for the Special Town Meeting
The Board open the warrant on 6/26/25 and close the warrant on 7/7/25 at 9:30 AM for the Special Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board open the warrant on 6/26/25 and close the warrant on 7/7/25 at 9:30 AM for the Special Town Meeting Motion: Ms. T. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Approve the Stormwater Utility Impervious Area Adjustment Policy
The Board approve the Stormwater Utility Impervious Area Adjustment Policy
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Stormwater Utility Impervious Area Adjustment Policy Motion: Ms. T. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Approve the Southeastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) DPW Supply Award for 7/1/2025-6/30/2026
The Board approve the Southeastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) DPW Supply Award for 7/1/2025-6/30/2026
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Southeastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) DPW Supply Award for 7/1/2025-6/30/2026 Motion: Ms. T. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Approve the Southeastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) Office Supply Contract Award for 7/1/2025-6/30/2027; and the Paper contract for 7/1/2025-6/30/2026
The Board approve the Southeastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) Office Supply Contract Award for 7/1/2025-6/30/2027; and the Paper contract for 7/1/2025-6/30/2026
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Southeastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) Office Supply Contract Award for 7/1/2025-6/30/2027; and the Paper contract for 7/1/2025 - 6/30/2026 Motion: Ms. T. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $25 from Joanne Wheeler 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 donation of $25 from Joanne Wheeler 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 donation of $25 from Joanne Wheeler to the Department of Elder and Human Services Motion: Ms. T. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
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: Ms. T. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Appoint the Town Planner to the following committees: Affordable Housing Trust 1 Year; Permit Advisory Committee 1 Year; Sustainability/ Climate Action Plan Committee 1 Year; MAPC Representative...
The Board appoint the Town Planner to the following committees: Affordable Housing Trust 1 Year; Permit Advisory Committee 1 Year; Sustainability/ Climate Action Plan Committee 1 Year; MAPC Representative for the Town of Canton 3 Year
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint the Town Planner to the following committees: Affordable Housing Trust 1 Year; Permit Advisory Committee 1 Year; Sustainability/ Climate Action Plan Committee 1 Year; MAPC Representative for the Town of Canton 3 Year Motion: Ms. T. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Appoint to Sergeant position -Martin Dunlap
The Board appoint to Sergeant position -Martin Dunlap
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint to Sergeant position -Martin Dunlap Motion: Ms. T. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Treasury Assistant -Erin Murphy
The Board approve the Personnel Action Form for Treasury Assistant -Erin Murphy
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Personnel Action Form for Treasury Assistant -Erin Murphy Motion: Ms. T. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Appoint Park and Recreation Grounds Maintenance Worker -Neal O'Brien
The Board appoint Park and Recreation Grounds Maintenance Worker -Neal O'Brien
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint Park and Recreation Grounds Maintenance Worker -Neal O'Brien Motion: Ms, T. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Appoint Seasonal Parks and Recreation Staff- Natalie Maziar; Benjamin Weaver; Eli Weaver
The Board appoint Seasonal Parks and Recreation Staff- Natalie Maziar; Benjamin Weaver; Eli Weaver
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint Seasonal Parks and Recreation Staff- Natalie Maziar; Benjamin Weaver; Eli Weaver Motion: Ms. T. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Approve a rate change for seasonal Park and Recreation Staff rehire - Rachel Beatty
The Board approve a rate change for seasonal Park and Recreation Staff rehire - Rachel Beatty
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve a rate change for seasonal Park and Recreation Staff rehire - Rachel Beatty Motion: Ms. T. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Appoint a member to the Reservoir Pond Advisory Committee -Karen Fitzgerald Healy
The Board appoint a member to the Reservoir Pond Advisory Committee -Karen Fitzgerald Healy
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint a member to the Reservoir Pond Advisory Committee -Karen Fitzgerald Healy Motion: Ms. T. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Appoint Election Worker -Melanie Brooks
The Board appoint Election Worker -Melanie Brooks
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint Election Worker -Melanie Brooks Motion: Ms. T. Boyden Second: Mr, M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Appoint a member to the Cultural Council -Joan Schottenfeld
The Board appoint a member to the Cultural Council -Joan Schottenfeld
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint a member to the Cultural Council -Joan Schottenfeld Motion: Ms. T. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Appoint a member to the Veteran's Council -John W. Foley
The Board appoint a member to the Veteran's Council -John W. Foley
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint a member to the Veteran's Council -John W. Foley Motion: Ms. T. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Approve the Select Board policy on hiring and Personal Action Forms
The Board approve the Select Board policy on hiring and Personal Action Forms
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Select Board policy on hiring and Personal Action Forms Motion: Ms. T. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Approve the Dog Park Management Services Agreement
The Board approve the Dog Park Management Services Agreement
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Dog Park Management Services Agreement Motion: Ms. T. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Approve the use of mitigation funds for 195 Historic Canton Signs in the amount of: $35,000
The Board approve the use of mitigation funds for 195 Historic Canton Signs in the amount of: $35,000
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the use of mitigation funds for 195 Historic Canton Signs in the amount of: $35,000 Motion: Ms. T. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of June 10, 2025
The Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of June 10, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of June 10, 2025 Motion: Ms. T. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Adjourn the meeting at 9:06 PM
To adjourn the meeting at 9:06 PM
From the minutes
“Motion made to adjourn the meeting at 9:06 PM Motion: Ms. T. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
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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