MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
September 16, 2025
12 recorded votes, 0 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
Approve the proposed PMC Kids Bike Ride at the Paul Revere Heritage Site for a date to be determined in June 2026, working with the Paul Revere Heritage Trust on logistics, contingent upon Police,...
The Board approve the proposed PMC Kids Bike Ride at the Paul Revere Heritage Site for a date to be determined in June 2026, working with the Paul Revere Heritage Trust on logistics, contingent upon Police, Fire and Building approval, and grant permission to lift the existing bike restriction for the event
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the proposed PMC Kids Bike Ride at the Paul Revere Heritage Site for a date to be determined in June 2026, working with the Paul Revere Heritage Trust on logistics, contingent upon Police, Fire and Building approval, and grant permission to lift the existing bike restriction for the event Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the following: Capital Planning Committee member to the Community Preservation Committee- Lisa Lopez
The Board approve the following: Capital Planning Committee member to the Community Preservation Committee- Lisa Lopez
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the following: Capital Planning Committee member to the Community Preservation Committee- Lisa Lopez Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve a Planning Committee member to the Water & Sewer Policy Committee -Adam Nichols
The Board approve a Planning Committee member to the Water & Sewer Policy Committee -Adam Nichols
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve a Planning Committee member to the Water & Sewer Policy Committee -Adam Nichols Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
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: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A: a donation in the amount of $18.00 from Leonard and Gail Burman for Canton Alliance Against...
The Board accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A: a donation in the amount of $18.00 from Leonard and Gail Burman for Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse in memory of Michael Burak
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: a donation in the amount of $18.00 from Leonard and Gail Burman for Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse in memory of Michael Burak, Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A: a donation in the amount of $25.00 from Jerome and Marcia Connors for Canton Alliance...
The Board accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A: a donation in the amount of $25.00 from Jerome and Marcia Connors for Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse
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: a donation in the amount of $25.00 from Jerome and Marcia Connors for Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the application to sell Christmas Trees and Holiday Greenery, Pakeen Farm, at 109 Elm Street
The Board approve the application to sell Christmas Trees and Holiday Greenery, Pakeen Farm, at 109 Elm Street
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the application to sell Christmas Trees and Holiday Greenery, Pakeen Farm, at 109 Elm Street Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. 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 October 17, 2025 6:OOPM-10:OOPM; Saturday October 18, 2025, 1:00PM-10:00PM; Sunday,...
The Board approve the request for a Carnival to be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, One Blue Hill River Road on Friday October 17, 2025 6:OOPM-10:OOPM; Saturday October 18, 2025, 1:00PM-10:00PM; Sunday, October 19, 2025 1:OOPM-9:OOPM; Friday October 24, 2025, 6:OOPM-10:OOPM; Saturday October 25, 2025 1:OOPM-10:OOPM; Sunday October 26, 2025, 1:00 PM-9:00 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief Approval and police detail during hours of operation
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 October 17, 2025 6:OOPM-10:OOPM; Saturday October 18, 2025, 1:00PM-10:00PM; Sunday, October 19, 2025 1:OOPM-9:OOPM; Friday October 24, 2025, 6:OOPM-10:OOPM; Saturday October 25, 2025 1:OOPM-10:OOPM; Sunday October 26, 2025, 1:00 PM-9:00 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief Approval and police detail during hours of operation Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the request for the use of additional mitigation funds for a total not to exceed $6000 for the sign for the Paul Revere Heritage Park Dedication
The Board approve the request for the use of additional mitigation funds for a total not to exceed $6000 for the sign for the Paul Revere Heritage Park Dedication
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the request for the use of additional mitigation funds for a total not to exceed $6000 for the sign for the Paul Revere Heritage Park Dedication Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $2262,50
The Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $2262,50
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $2262,50 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the Executive Session Minutes: April 15, 2025; May 6, 2025; May 27, 2025; June 10, 2025
The Board approve the Executive Session Minutes: April 15, 2025; May 6, 2025; May 27, 2025; June 10, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Executive Session Minutes: April 15, 2025; May 6, 2025; May 27, 2025; June 10, 2025 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Adjourn at 7:47 PM
The Board adjourn at 7:47 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board adjourn at 7:47 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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