MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
December 16, 2025
19 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
Approve the submission of the Local Initiative Program Local Action Unit application designating 7 affordable ownership units out of the 63 total units at 30 Coppersmith Way in Canton to the...
The Board approve the submission of the Local Initiative Program Local Action Unit application designating 7 affordable ownership units out of the 63 total units at 30 Coppersmith Way in Canton to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the submission of the Local Initiative Program Local Action Unit application designating 7 affordable ownership units out of the 63 total units at 30 Coppersmith Way in Canton to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the submission of the letter from the Town of Canton requesting to employ the maximum allowable local preference of seventy percent (70%) of the affordable units at 30 Coppersmith Way in...
The Board approve the submission of the letter from the Town of Canton requesting to employ the maximum allowable local preference of seventy percent (70%) of the affordable units at 30 Coppersmith Way in Canton to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the submission of the letter from the Town of Canton requesting to employ the maximum allowable local preference of seventy percent (70%) of the affordable units at 30 Coppersmith Way in Canton to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the submission of the Local Initiative Program Local Action Unit application designating 4 of the affordable ownership units out of the 49 total units at 399 Neponset Street in Canton to...
The Board approve the submission of the Local Initiative Program Local Action Unit application designating 4 of the affordable ownership units out of the 49 total units at 399 Neponset Street in Canton to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the submission of the Local Initiative Program Local Action Unit application designating 4 of the affordable ownership units out of the 49 total units at 399 Neponset Street in Canton to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the submission of the letter from the Town of Canton requesting to employ the maximum allowable local preference of seventy percent (70%) of the affordable units at 399 Neponset Street in...
The Board approve the submission of the letter from the Town of Canton requesting to employ the maximum allowable local preference of seventy percent (70%) of the affordable units at 399 Neponset Street in Canton to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the submission of the letter from the Town of Canton requesting to employ the maximum allowable local preference of seventy percent (70%) of the affordable units at 399 Neponset Street in Canton to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
For a letter of support for the CCPC Funding for Annual Town Meeting
For a letter of support for the CCPC Funding for Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion was made for a letter of support for the CCPC Funding for Annual Town Meeting. Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the Common Victualler License to Wonder, 95 Washington Street, Suite 40 Canton
The Board approve the Common Victualler License to Wonder, 95 Washington Street, Suite 40 Canton
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Common Victualler License to Wonder, 95 Washington Street, Suite 40 Canton Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Renew: Common Victualler, Liquor Licenses, Amusement Permits, Entertainment Permits and Sunday Entertainment Permits as published on the Agenda for 2026 contingent upon the payment of any...
The Board renew: Common Victualler, Liquor Licenses, Amusement Permits, Entertainment Permits and Sunday Entertainment Permits 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: Common Victualler, Liquor Licenses, Amusement Permits, Entertainment Permits and Sunday Entertainment Permits as published on the Agenda for 2026 contingent upon the payment of any outstanding fees or taxes owed to the Town of Canton Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approval the Personal Action Forms for Patrol Officers -Thomas Gallagher and Shane Gurney
The Board approval the Personal Action Forms for Patrol Officers -Thomas Gallagher and Shane Gurney
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approval the Personal Action Forms for Patrol Officers -Thomas Gallagher and Shane Gurney Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Appoint the Children Services Librarian — Stephanie Young
The Board appoint the Children Services Librarian — Stephanie Young
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint the Children Services Librarian — Stephanie Young Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the request for the mitigation funds up to $130,000 to be used for the replacement of the Duggan Field retention wall
The Board approve the request for the mitigation funds up to $130,000 to be used for the replacement of the Duggan Field retention wall
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the request for the mitigation funds up to $130,000 to be used for the replacement of the Duggan Field retention wall 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 Alcohol Beverages at a One -Day Event to be held at Saint John the Evangelist School Gymnasium, Bingo Fundraiser, 696 Washington...
The Board approve the application to obtain a Special License to Serve All Alcohol Beverages at a One -Day Event to be held at Saint John the Evangelist School Gymnasium, Bingo Fundraiser, 696 Washington St. on January 24, 2026 from 6 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 Saint John the Evangelist School Gymnasium, Bingo Fundraiser, 696 Washington St. on January 24, 2026 from 6 PM-9 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)
Accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A a donation of $1115.00 from CABI 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 $1115.00 from CABI 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 $1115.00 from CABI to the Fire Department 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
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
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: $25 in memory of Marilyn Geller from Sheryl Victorson $100 from George and Cathy Donaghy 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 grant of $12,500 from Outfront Media for 120 Cedar Street
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 $12,500 from Outfront Media for 120 Cedar Street
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 $12,500 from Outfront Media for 120 Cedar Street Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Accept and authorizing: 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
The Board accept and authorizing: 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
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board accept and authorizing: 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: $25.00 from Joanne Wheeler Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the Water and Sewer Commitment- Residential in the amount of $4,749,922.74
The Board approve the Water and Sewer Commitment- Residential in the amount of $4,749,922.74
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Water and Sewer Commitment- Residential in the amount of $4,749,922.74 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the Water and Sewer Commitment -Final Bills in the amount of $4467.27
The Board approve the Water and Sewer Commitment -Final Bills in the amount of $4467.27
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Water and Sewer Commitment -Final Bills in the amount of $4467.27 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of November 18, 2025; December 2, 2025
The Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of November 18, 2025; December 2, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of November 18, 2025; December 2, 2025 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Adjourn at 8:30 PM
To adjourn at 8:30 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn at 8:30 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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