MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
November 4, 2025
15 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
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 a new Section 12 General On -Premises Wine and Malt License for Blue Hill Recreation LLC dba Blue Hills Ski Area located at 4001 Washington St., Canton, MA 02021
The Board approve the application for a new Section 12 General On -Premises Wine and Malt License for Blue Hill Recreation LLC dba Blue Hills Ski Area located at 4001 Washington St., Canton, MA 02021
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the application for a new Section 12 General On -Premises Wine and Malt License for Blue Hill Recreation LLC dba Blue Hills Ski Area located at 4001 Washington St., Canton, MA 02021 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the request for mitigation from the Billboard Fund in the amount of $77,000 for the Climate Action Plan implementation consulting services
The Board approve the request for mitigation from the Billboard Fund in the amount of $77,000 for the Climate Action Plan implementation consulting services
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the request for mitigation from the Billboard Fund in the amount of $77,000 for the Climate Action Plan implementation consulting services Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Allow resident Denise Falbo to paint the town owned traffic control box at the corner of Cape Cod Lane and Neponset Street as presented on the mock up
The Board allow resident Denise Falbo to paint the town owned traffic control box at the corner of Cape Cod Lane and Neponset Street as presented on the mock up
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board allow resident Denise Falbo to paint the town owned traffic control box at the corner of Cape Cod Lane and Neponset Street as presented on the mock up. Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the appointment of Michael Loughran to the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children Legislative Commission
The Board approve the appointment of Michael Loughran to the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children Legislative Commission
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the appointment of Michael Loughran to the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children Legislative Commission Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the appointment of the Assistant Library Director -Rosa lea Moore
The Board approve the appointment of the Assistant Library Director -Rosa lea Moore
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the appointment of the Assistant Library Director -Rosa lea Moore Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the Personal Action Form for Firefighter-Declan Hiltz
The Board approve the Personal Action Form for Firefighter-Declan Hiltz
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Personal Action Form for Firefighter-Declan Hiltz 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 4 53A the following donations to the Department of Elder and Human Services $25 from Joanne Wheeler
The Board accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 4 53A the following donations to the Department of Elder and Human Services $25 from Joanne Wheeler
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 4 53A the following donations to the Department of Elder and Human Services $25 from Joanne Wheeler $25 in memory of Marilyn Geller from Annette Possick Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the request for mitigation funds in the amount of $25,000 for the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) System at Memorial Hall
The Board approve the request for mitigation funds in the amount of $25,000 for the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) System at Memorial Hall
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the request for mitigation funds in the amount of $25,000 for the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) System at Memorial Hall Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the request from the CMEA (Canton Municipal Employees Association) for a donation of 3 personal days for municipal employees to be raffled at the Christmas Party
The Board approve the request from the CMEA (Canton Municipal Employees Association) for a donation of 3 personal days for municipal employees to be raffled at the Christmas Party
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the request from the CMEA (Canton Municipal Employees Association) for a donation of 3 personal days for municipal employees to be raffled at the Christmas Party Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $3050
The Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $3050
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $3050, seconded Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve of the Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of October 28, 2025
The Board approve of the Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of October 28, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve of the Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of October 28, 2025 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Adjourn at 8:09 PM
To adjourn at 8:09 PM
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn at 8:09 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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