MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
January 20, 2026
10 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 intent to layout the roads and refer to the Planning Board for Stillwater Road, Foundry Lane, Dalebrook Court, Stonewood Drive, Isabella Circle, Holly Way
The Board approve the intent to layout the roads and refer to the Planning Board for Stillwater Road, Foundry Lane, Dalebrook Court, Stonewood Drive, Isabella Circle, Holly Way
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the intent to layout the roads and refer to the Planning Board for Stillwater Road, Foundry Lane, Dalebrook Court, Stonewood Drive, Isabella Circle, Holly Way Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Renew the Common Victualler License for Cut Above Deli, 1036 Turnpike St
The Board renew the Common Victualler License for Cut Above Deli, 1036 Turnpike St
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board renew the Common Victualler License for Cut Above Deli, 1036 Turnpike St Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Appoint the Young Adult Services Librarian -Anderson Vasquez
The Board appoint the Young Adult Services Librarian -Anderson Vasquez
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint the Young Adult Services Librarian -Anderson Vasquez Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Appoint of the Community Outreach Librarian -Erin Kelley
The Board appoint of the Community Outreach Librarian -Erin Kelley
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint of the Community Outreach Librarian -Erin Kelley 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 wine and malt beverages at one -day event, after Road Race party for the Friends of the Canton Public Library, on the library grounds,...
The Board approve the application to obtain a special license to serve wine and malt beverages at one -day event, after Road Race party for the Friends of the Canton Public Library, on the library grounds, 786 Washington St, on April 26, 2026, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM and one day entertainment permit application 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 wine and malt beverages at one -day event, after Road Race party for the Friends of the Canton Public Library, on the library grounds, 786 Washington St, on April 26, 2026, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM and one day entertainment permit application 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 the re -appointment to the Norfolk County Advisory Board - John Connolly
The Board approve the re -appointment to the Norfolk County Advisory Board - John Connolly
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the re -appointment to the Norfolk County Advisory Board - John Connolly Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Authorize the notification to incumbents regarding expiring committee Appointments as posted on the Agenda
The Board authorize the notification to incumbents regarding expiring committee Appointments as posted on the Agenda
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board authorize the notification to incumbents regarding expiring committee Appointments as posted on the Agenda 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 donation of $50.00 from Jenny Sun to the Police Department
The Board accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $50.00 from Jenny Sun to the Police 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 the donation of $50.00 from Jenny Sun to the Police Department Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms, T. Boyden Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $1750
The Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $1750
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $1750 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)
Adjourn at 7:20PM
The Board adjourn at 7:20PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board adjourn at 7:20PM 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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