MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
October 28, 2025
13 recorded votes, 1 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 application for the Change of Manager for the Ponkapoag Civic
The Board approve the application for the Change of Manager for the Ponkapoag Civic
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the application for the Change of Manager for the Ponkapoag Civic Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
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 to amend a Section 12 All Alcohol Liquor License -Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers and Management/Operating Agreement and Alteration of Premises on the license...
The Board approve the application to amend a Section 12 All Alcohol Liquor License -Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers and Management/Operating Agreement and Alteration of Premises on the license held by The Wampatuck Country Club of Canton located at 99 Pleasant Garden Road, Canton, MA 02021
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the application to amend a Section 12 All Alcohol Liquor License -Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers and Management/Operating Agreement and Alteration of Premises on the license held by The Wampatuck Country Club of Canton located at 99 Pleasant Garden Road, Canton, MA 02021 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, Dinner Social Event, to be held at Saint Oscar Romero Parish, 700 Washington Street on...
The Board approve the application to obtain a Special License to Serve all alcoholic beverages at a One -Day Event, Dinner Social Event, to be held at Saint Oscar Romero Parish, 700 Washington Street on November 1, 2025, from 5PM-10 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, Dinner Social Event, to be held at Saint Oscar Romero Parish, 700 Washington Street on November 1, 2025, from 5PM-10 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 a 5K "Fun Run" for The Friends of the Canton Public Library, on April 26, 2026, with a start time of 9:30 AM, starting and ending at Memorial Hall, subject to Police approval
The Board approve a 5K "Fun Run" for The Friends of the Canton Public Library, on April 26, 2026, with a start time of 9:30 AM, starting and ending at Memorial Hall, subject to Police approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve a 5K "Fun Run" for The Friends of the Canton Public Library, on April 26, 2026, with a start time of 9:30 AM, starting and ending at Memorial Hall, subject to Police approval 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 following donations to the Department of Elder and Human Services in memory of Marilyn Geller
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 in memory of Marilyn Geller
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 in memory of Marilyn Geller $36 from Steven and Marci Elman $25 from Harriet & Jerry Levine $10 from Mr. & Mrs. Allan Slotnick $72 from Ms. Heidi Berenson $25 from Ms. Arlene Morris $25 from Janice & Daniel Levenson $18 from Ms. Susan Ronkin $10 from Jill & Stu Skerker $15 from Ms. Enid Rothenberg Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the Ambulance uncollectible bills
The Board approve the Ambulance uncollectible bills
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Ambulance uncollectible bills Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Declare as surplus 1965 Ford Galaxy and 7 foot Snowplow, proceeds go into the general fund
The Board declare as surplus 1965 Ford Galaxy and 7 foot Snowplow, proceeds go into the general fund
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board declare as surplus 1965 Ford Galaxy and 7 foot Snowplow, proceeds go into the general fund Motion: Mr. C. Alberl Second: Ms. T. Boyden The Vendor Warrant total for the week of 10/23/25: $ 2,569,041.90 The Payroll Warrant total for the week of 10/23/25: $ 4,107.45 Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the Water and Sewer Commitment Final Bills in the amount of $6529.84
The Board approve the Water and Sewer Commitment Final Bills in the amount of $6529.84
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Water and Sewer Commitment Final Bills in the amount of $6529.84 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of October 21, 2025
The Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of October 21, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of October 21, 2025 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Adjourn at 7:57 PM
To adjourn at 7:57 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn at 7:57 PM Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
To adjourn at 7:57 PM
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn at 7:57 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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