MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
August 19, 2025
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: John R. McCourt, Christopher M. Albert, Susan M. Harrington
Absent: Patricia M. Boyden, Michael C. Loughran
During the meeting:
- The Chair noted Vice Chair Patricia Boyden and Member Michael Loughran were not in attendance.
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. C. Albert Second: Ms. S. Harrington Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Albert, 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: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. S. Harrington Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Harrington)
Approve the application for the Transfer of a Section 12 All Alcohol Liquor License with a Pledge of License and a Common Victualler's License from Rossglow LLC dba The Hillside Pub to O'Crisp LLC...
The Board approve the application for the Transfer of a Section 12 All Alcohol Liquor License with a Pledge of License and a Common Victualler's License from Rossglow LLC dba The Hillside Pub to O'Crisp LLC dba The Hillside Pub located at 2 Royall Ave, Canton, MA 02021
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the application for the Transfer of a Section 12 All Alcohol Liquor License with a Pledge of License and a Common Victualler's License from Rossglow LLC dba The Hillside Pub to O'Crisp LLC dba The Hillside Pub located at 2 Royall Ave, Canton, MA 02021 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. S. Harrington Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Harrington)
Retain the services of Clifford and Kenney as Town Counsel, and the Town Administrator and Staff will develop a transition plan
The Board retain the services of Clifford and Kenney as Town Counsel, and the Town Administrator and Staff will develop a transition plan
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board retain the services of Clifford and Kenney as Town Counsel, and the Town Administrator and Staff will develop a transition plan Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. S. Harrington Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Harrington)
Appoint the Central Maintenance Foreman -Paul Glowka
The Board appoint the Central Maintenance Foreman -Paul Glowka
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint the Central Maintenance Foreman -Paul Glowka Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. S. Harrington Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Harrington)
Appoint a member to the Canton Diversity Equity Inclusion Committee - Jayne Orlando -Moore
The Board appoint a member to the Canton Diversity Equity Inclusion Committee - Jayne Orlando -Moore
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint a member to the Canton Diversity Equity Inclusion Committee - Jayne Orlando -Moore Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. S. Harrington Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Harrington)
Approve the application to obtain a special license to serve all alcohol beverages at a one -day event, for Friends of the Canton Public Library Speak Easy themed fund Fundraiser on October 18,...
The Board approve the application to obtain a special license to serve all alcohol beverages at a one -day event, for Friends of the Canton Public Library Speak Easy themed fund Fundraiser on October 18, 2025, from 6:00 PM —11:00 PM contingent upon Police, Fire and Building approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the application to obtain a special license to serve all alcohol beverages at a one -day event, for Friends of the Canton Public Library Speak Easy themed fund Fundraiser on October 18, 2025, from 6:00 PM —11:00 PM contingent upon Police, Fire and Building approval Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. S. Harrington Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Harrington)
Accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A: the following donations to the Department of Elder and Human Services: $100 in memory of...
The Board accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A: the following donations to the Department of Elder and Human Services: $100 in memory of Fred Adams from Deborah and Charles Davis
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 following donations to the Department of Elder and Human Services: $100 in memory of Fred Adams from Deborah and Charles Davis $300 in memory of Maryann Sullivan from The McIntire Family $1000 from Victor D. Del Vecchio and Alicia R. Lopez Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. S. Harrington Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Harrington)
Approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $675
The Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $675
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $675 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. S. Harrington Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Harrington)
Approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of August 5, 2025
The Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of August 5, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of August 5, 2025 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. S. Harrington Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Harrington)
Adjourn at 7:56 PM
The Board adjourn at 7:56 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board adjourn at 7:56 PM. Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. S. Harrington Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Albert, 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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