MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
December 2, 2025
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: John R. McCourt, Patricia M. Boyden, Michael C. Loughran, Susan M. Harrington
Absent: Christopher M. Albert
During the meeting:
- Select Board Member Christopher Albert and Town Administrator were not in attendance.
Every vote, in order
Approve the use of mitigation for an amount not to exceed $30,000 for Next Request — a public records request management system
The Board approve the use of mitigation for an amount not to exceed $30,000 for Next Request — a public records request management system
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the use of mitigation for an amount not to exceed $30,000 for Next Request — a public records request management system Motion: Ms. P. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Renew the Common Victualler licenses as published on the Agenda for 2026 contingent upon the payment of any outstanding fees or taxes owed to the Town of Canton
The Board renew the Common Victualler licenses as published on the Agenda for 2026 contingent upon the payment of any outstanding fees or taxes owed to the Town of Canton
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board renew the Common Victualler licenses as published on the Agenda for 2026 contingent upon the payment of any outstanding fees or taxes owed to the Town of Canton Motion: Ms. P. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Renew the Class I, Class II and Class III Car Dealer licenses as published on the Agenda for 2026 contingent upon the payment of any outstanding fees or taxes owed to the Town of Canton
The Board renew the Class I, Class II and Class III Car Dealer licenses as published on the Agenda for 2026 contingent upon the payment of any outstanding fees or taxes owed to the Town of Canton
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board renew the Class I, Class II and Class III Car Dealer licenses as published on the Agenda for 2026 contingent upon the payment of any outstanding fees or taxes owed to the Town of Canton Motion: Ms. P. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Schedule January 2026-June 2026
The Board approve the Select Board Meeting Schedule January 2026-June 2026
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Select Board Meeting Schedule January 2026-June 2026 Motion: Ms. P. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Open the warrant for 2026 Annual Town Meeting for zoning and non - zoning articles effective Thursday, December 11, 2025 and close the warrant for zoning and non -zoning articles on Friday,...
The Board open the warrant for 2026 Annual Town Meeting for zoning and non - zoning articles effective Thursday, December 11, 2025 and close the warrant for zoning and non -zoning articles on Friday, January 2, 2026 @ l2noon
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board open the warrant for 2026 Annual Town Meeting for zoning and non - zoning articles effective Thursday, December 11, 2025 and close the warrant for zoning and non -zoning articles on Friday, January 2, 2026 @ l2noon Motion: Ms. P. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Approve the Personal Action Forms for Patrol Officers -Leo Owens and Kassidy Delva
The Board approve the Personal Action Forms for Patrol Officers -Leo Owens and Kassidy Delva
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Personal Action Forms for Patrol Officers -Leo Owens and Kassidy Delva Motion: Ms. P. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Approve the application for a Change of Manager for Concert Blue Hill Bevco, LLC
The Board approve the application for a Change of Manager for Concert Blue Hill Bevco, LLC
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the application for a Change of Manager for Concert Blue Hill Bevco, LLC Motion: Ms. P. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Approve the quitclaim deed and assignment agreement for dog park
The Board approve the quitclaim deed and assignment agreement for dog park
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the quitclaim deed and assignment agreement for dog park Motion: Ms. P. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, 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 $1000 from Chestnut Hill Realty to the Fire Department
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 $1000 from Chestnut Hill Realty to the Fire Department
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 $1000 from Chestnut Hill Realty to the Fire Department Motion: Ms. P. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Accept the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program (SMRP) Municipal Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) in the amount of $2730
The Board accept the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program (SMRP) Municipal Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) in the amount of $2730
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board accept the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program (SMRP) Municipal Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) in the amount of $2730 Motion: Ms. P. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Approve the application to obtain a Special License to Serve All Alcohol Beverages at a One -Day Event to be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, One Blue Hill River Road on December 20, 2025 from 3...
The Board approve the application to obtain a Special License to Serve All Alcohol Beverages at a One -Day Event to be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, One Blue Hill River Road on December 20, 2025 from 3 PM-9 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 Alcohol Beverages at a One -Day Event to be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, One Blue Hill River Road on December 20, 2025 from 3 PM-9 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief approval Motion: Ms. P. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Approve the Perpetual Care Deeds
The Board approve the Perpetual Care Deeds
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Perpetual Care Deeds Motion: Ms. P. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $5100
The Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $5100
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $5100 Motion: Ms. P. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Adjourn at 8:02 PM
The Board adjourn at 8:02 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board adjourn at 8:02 PM Motion: Ms. P. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
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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