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Canton Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

February 3, 2026

9 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:

  • It was noted Member Chris Albert not present

Every vote, in order

Authorize the request to exceed funding appropriated at ATM 2025 for FY 2026 for the Snow and Ice Budget

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

The Board authorize the request to exceed funding appropriated at ATM 2025 for FY 2026 for the Snow and Ice Budget

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board authorize the request to exceed funding appropriated at ATM 2025 for FY 2026 for the Snow and Ice Budget Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the Police Chief Contract

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

The Board approve the Police Chief Contract

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board approve the Police Chief Contract Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Support: the FY2027 Municipal Capital Requests

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

The Board support: the FY2027 Municipal Capital Requests

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board support: the FY2027 Municipal Capital Requests Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the Annual Town Meeting Warrant subject to final review and non substantive edits from Town Counsel

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

The Board approve the Annual Town Meeting Warrant subject to final review and non substantive edits from Town Counsel

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board approve the Annual Town Meeting Warrant subject to final review and non substantive edits from Town Counsel Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approval the request for one -day application for Entertainment for Wonder, 95 Washington Street, Suite 40, on March 19, 2026 from 2 PM-7 PM for ribbon cutting with light music from live performer...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

The Board approval the request for one -day application for Entertainment for Wonder, 95 Washington Street, Suite 40, on March 19, 2026 from 2 PM-7 PM for ribbon cutting with light music from live performer contingent upon Police, Fire and Building approvals

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board approval the request for one -day application for Entertainment for Wonder, 95 Washington Street, Suite 40, on March 19, 2026 from 2 PM-7 PM for ribbon cutting with light music from live performer contingent upon Police, Fire and Building approvals Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Renew two Class II licenses: for 2026 RJO Motors 12 Revere St. and Canton Auto Group 652 Washington St

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

The Board renew two Class II licenses: for 2026 RJO Motors 12 Revere St. and Canton Auto Group 652 Washington St

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board renew two Class II licenses: for 2026 RJO Motors 12 Revere St. and Canton Auto Group 652 Washington St. Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the release of the Plymouth Rubber redevelopment performance bond ($284,926.88)

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

The Board approve the release of the Plymouth Rubber redevelopment performance bond ($284,926.88)

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board approve the release of the Plymouth Rubber redevelopment performance bond ($284,926.88) Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of January 20, 2026

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

The Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of January 20, 2026

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of January 20, 2026 Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Adjourn at 8:09 PM

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn at 8:09 PM

From the minutes

“Motion was made to adjourn at 8:09 PM Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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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