MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
September 30, 2025
16 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
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. T. 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. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the application for the Transfer of a Section 15 Wine and Malt License from Agios Investment Inc dba 7-Eleven to Viaan Neeva Corp dba New World located at 504 Washington St., Canton, MA 02021
The Board approve the application for the Transfer of a Section 15 Wine and Malt License from Agios Investment Inc dba 7-Eleven to Viaan Neeva Corp dba New World located at 504 Washington St., Canton, MA 02021
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the application for the Transfer of a Section 15 Wine and Malt License from Agios Investment Inc dba 7-Eleven to Viaan Neeva Corp dba New World located at 504 Washington St., Canton, MA 02021 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Support the Fire Department's Community Preservation Application to refurbish the Town of Canton's antique 1925 American LaFrance Fire Engine
The Board support the Fire Department's Community Preservation Application to refurbish the Town of Canton's antique 1925 American LaFrance Fire Engine
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board support the Fire Department's Community Preservation Application to refurbish the Town of Canton's antique 1925 American LaFrance Fire Engine Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Support the Community Preservation Application for funds to the Affordable Housing Trust's Housing Production Fund
The Board support the Community Preservation Application for funds to the Affordable Housing Trust's Housing Production Fund
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board support the Community Preservation Application for funds to the Affordable Housing Trust's Housing Production Fund Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Appoint the -Community Outreach Librarian -Stephanie Young
The Board appoint the -Community Outreach Librarian -Stephanie Young
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint the -Community Outreach Librarian -Stephanie Young Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Accept the MVP program Action Grant in the amount of $652,719
The Board accept the MVP program Action Grant in the amount of $652,719
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board accept the MVP program Action Grant in the amount of $652,719 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Appoint a Conservation Commission Representative to the Water/Sewer Rate Advisory Committee -Tom Birmingham
The Board appoint a Conservation Commission Representative to the Water/Sewer Rate Advisory Committee -Tom Birmingham
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint a Conservation Commission Representative to the Water/Sewer Rate Advisory Committee -Tom Birmingham Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the request to hold a Block Party at Pinewood Road on October 18, 2025 from 3 PM- 6 PM contingent on Building, Police and Fire approval
The Board approve the request to hold a Block Party at Pinewood Road on October 18, 2025 from 3 PM- 6 PM contingent on Building, Police and Fire approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the request to hold a Block Party at Pinewood Road on October 18, 2025 from 3 PM- 6 PM contingent on Building, Police and Fire approval Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Appoint the Canton Diversity Equity Inclusion Committee -Alexandra Hapenny
The Board appoint the Canton Diversity Equity Inclusion Committee -Alexandra Hapenny
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint the Canton Diversity Equity Inclusion Committee -Alexandra Hapenny 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 of $100 to the Department of Elder and Human Services from Virginia Giffels
The Board accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A a donation of $100 to the Department of Elder and Human Services from Virginia Giffels
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 of $100 to the Department of Elder and Human Services from Virginia Giffels Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Renew the Livery License for Sunshine Livery
The Board renew the Livery License for Sunshine Livery
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board renew the Livery License for Sunshine Livery Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the Change of Manager forTopgolf, 777 Dedham St to: Chanda Burleson
The Board approve the Change of Manager forTopgolf, 777 Dedham St to: Chanda Burleson
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Change of Manager forTopgolf, 777 Dedham St to: Chanda Burleson Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the application to Obtain a Special License to Serve all alcoholic beverages at a One -Day Event, 2025 Irish Beerfest, to be held at Irish Cultural Centre, 200 New Boston Drive on October...
The Board approve the application to Obtain a Special License to Serve all alcoholic beverages at a One -Day Event, 2025 Irish Beerfest, to be held at Irish Cultural Centre, 200 New Boston Drive on October 18, 2025 from 11:00 AM until 10:00 PM; and application for one -day Entertainment from 10:00 AM-10:00 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the application to Obtain a Special License to Serve all alcoholic beverages at a One -Day Event, 2025 Irish Beerfest, to be held at Irish Cultural Centre, 200 New Boston Drive on October 18, 2025 from 11:00 AM until 10:00 PM; and application for one -day Entertainment from 10:00 AM-10:00 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief approval Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of September 9, 2025; September 16, 2025
The Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of September 9, 2025; September 16, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of September 9, 2025; September 16, 2025 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Adjourn at 8:37 PM
The Board adjourn at 8:37 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board adjourn at 8:37 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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