MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
October 21, 2025
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: John R. McCourt, Christopher M. Albert, Michael C. Loughran, Susan M. Harrington
Absent: Patricia M. Boyden
During the meeting:
- Vice Chair Patricia Boyden not present
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: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Loughran)
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: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Loughran)
Approve the application for the Alteration of Premises and Transfer of a Section 15 All Alcohol Liquor License from New Cobb Corner Liquor Inc., 95 Washington St. Unit 404 to Shaw's Supermarkets,...
The Board approve the application for the Alteration of Premises and Transfer of a Section 15 All Alcohol Liquor License from New Cobb Corner Liquor Inc., 95 Washington St. Unit 404 to Shaw's Supermarkets, Inc., 95 Washington St., Canton, MA 02021
From the minutes
“Motion was made that that the Board approve the application for the Alteration of Premises and Transfer of a Section 15 All Alcohol Liquor License from New Cobb Corner Liquor Inc., 95 Washington St. Unit 404 to Shaw's Supermarkets, Inc., 95 Washington St., Canton, MA 02021 Motion: Mr, C. Albert Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Loughran)
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 $200 from Judy Adams in...
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 $200 from Judy Adams in memory of her husband, Fred Adams
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 $200 from Judy Adams in memory of her husband, Fred Adams $25 from Joanne Wheeler $200 from Geraldine Wilson in memory of Kay Nicholson and Fred Adams Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Loughran)
Accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A a donation of $18.00 from Michael and Lesley Shain for Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse
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 $18.00 from Michael and Lesley Shain 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 of $18.00 from Michael and Lesley Shain for Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Albert, 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 $50,000 from Outfront Media for the Shawmut and 95 locations
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 $50,000 from Outfront Media for the Shawmut and 95 locations
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 $50,000 from Outfront Media for the Shawmut and 95 locations Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Loughran)
Approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $2575
The Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $2575
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $2575 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Loughran)
Approve the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds
The Board approve the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Loughran)
Approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of September 30, 2025
The Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of September 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of September 30, 2025 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Loughran)
Adjourn at 7:47 PM
To adjourn at 7:47 PM
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn at 7:47 PM.”
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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