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Canton Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

March 17, 2026

21 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 request from the Revere and Son Heritage Trust for permission to use all of the Paul Revere Heritage Site for the Canton Heritage Festival and approve the one day Entertainment permit...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve the request from the Revere and Son Heritage Trust for permission to use all of the Paul Revere Heritage Site for the Canton Heritage Festival and approve the one day Entertainment permit for Saturday May 16, 2026 from 10 AM-3 PM with a request to waive the $40 entertainment application fee

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board approve the request from the Revere and Son Heritage Trust for permission to use all of the Paul Revere Heritage Site for the Canton Heritage Festival and approve the one day Entertainment permit for Saturday May 16, 2026 from 10 AM-3 PM with a request to waive the $40 entertainment application fee Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the request for the entertainment permit for the Revere and Son Heritage Trust, to hold the Toe Jam Puppet Band event on Sunday September 20, 2026 from 1 PM-5 PM, and request to waive the...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve the request for the entertainment permit for the Revere and Son Heritage Trust, to hold the Toe Jam Puppet Band event on Sunday September 20, 2026 from 1 PM-5 PM, and request to waive the $50 Sunday entertainment fee

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board approve the request for the entertainment permit for the Revere and Son Heritage Trust, to hold the Toe Jam Puppet Band event on Sunday September 20, 2026 from 1 PM-5 PM, and request to waive the $50 Sunday entertainment fee Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)

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

Appoint the Finance Director/Town Accountant-Allyson Podgurski, effective July 1, 2026

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board appoint the Finance Director/Town Accountant-Allyson Podgurski, effective July 1, 2026

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board appoint the Finance Director/Town Accountant-Allyson Podgurski, effective July 1, 2026 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)

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

Support: FY2027 Municipal Operating Requests and Fixed Cost Budgets as recommended by the Town Administrator and Finance Director

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board vote to support: FY2027 Municipal Operating Requests and Fixed Cost Budgets as recommended by the Town Administrator and Finance Director

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board vote to support: FY2027 Municipal Operating Requests and Fixed Cost Budgets as recommended by the Town Administrator and Finance Director Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)

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

Approve the request for the use of mitigation in the amount of $115,000 for computer equipment

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve the request for the use of mitigation in the amount of $115,000 for computer equipment

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board approve the request for the use of mitigation in the amount of $115,000 for computer equipment Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)

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

Accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A: a donation to the Beautification Committee in the amount of $300.00 from TBC Management for...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A: a donation to the Beautification Committee in the amount of $300.00 from TBC Management for Canton Clean up Day

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 to the Beautification Committee in the amount of $300.00 from TBC Management for Canton Clean up Day. Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)

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

Accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A

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 (Jan -Mar) the grant of $12,500 from Outfront Media for 120 Cedar Street (Apr -Jun) Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)

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

Approve the Warrant for Annual Town Election on April 7, 2026

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve the Warrant for Annual Town Election on April 7, 2026

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board approve the Warrant for Annual Town Election on April 7, 2026 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)

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

Approve the recommendation of the Board of Registrars to hold early voting at Town Hall on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 9am to 5pm, adding Monday March 30, 2026, 8 AM-5 PM; Tuesday March 31, 2026...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve the recommendation of the Board of Registrars to hold early voting at Town Hall on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 9am to 5pm, adding Monday March 30, 2026, 8 AM-5 PM; Tuesday March 31, 2026 8 AM-7 PM

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board approve the recommendation of the Board of Registrars to hold early voting at Town Hall on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 9am to 5pm, adding Monday March 30, 2026, 8 AM-5 PM; Tuesday March 31, 2026 8 AM-7 PM. Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)

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

Approve the Canton Association of Business and Industry Annual Canton Road Race 5K/10K to be held on Sunday, September 27, 2026, beginning at 10:00 am, Trillium Brewing Company, 100 Royall Street,...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve the Canton Association of Business and Industry Annual Canton Road Race 5K/10K to be held on Sunday, September 27, 2026, beginning at 10:00 am, Trillium Brewing Company, 100 Royall Street, Canton subject to Police, Fire and Building approvals

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board approve the Canton Association of Business and Industry Annual Canton Road Race 5K/10K to be held on Sunday, September 27, 2026, beginning at 10:00 am, Trillium Brewing Company, 100 Royall Street, Canton subject to Police, Fire and Building approvals Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)

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

Approve and authorize the Water Restrictions for Canton beginning on April 1, 2026 for a level 2 drought alert as announced by MassDEP; which calls for limiting outdoor watering to hand-held hoses...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve and authorize the Water Restrictions for Canton beginning on April 1, 2026 for a level 2 drought alert as announced by MassDEP; which calls for limiting outdoor watering to hand-held hoses and watering cans to be used only after 5 p.m. or before 9 a.m

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board approve and authorize the Water Restrictions for Canton beginning on April 1, 2026 for a level 2 drought alert as announced by MassDEP; which calls for limiting outdoor watering to hand-held hoses and watering cans to be used only after 5 p.m. or before 9 a.m. Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)

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

Approve the Southeastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) DPW Service Awards for a re -bid for Cold In -Place Recycling 3/1/2026-2/28/2027

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve the Southeastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) DPW Service Awards for a re -bid for Cold In -Place Recycling 3/1/2026-2/28/2027

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board approve the Southeastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) DPW Service Awards for a re -bid for Cold In -Place Recycling 3/1/2026-2/28/2027 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)

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

Accept the FY26 Community Compact IT Grant in the amount of $69,000

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board accept the FY26 Community Compact IT Grant in the amount of $69,000

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board accept the FY26 Community Compact IT Grant in the amount of $69,000 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)

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

Approve the Canton Stormwater Utility Fee Credit Policy

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve the Canton Stormwater Utility Fee Credit Policy

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board approve the Canton Stormwater Utility Fee Credit Policy Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)

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

Approval the Grant Application Policy

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approval the Grant Application Policy

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board approval the Grant Application Policy Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms, P. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)

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Approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $5550.00

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $5550.00

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $5550.00 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)

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

Approve the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board approve the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)

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

Approve the Water and Sewer Commitment- Final Bills in the amount of $4610.03

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve the Water and Sewer Commitment- Final Bills in the amount of $4610.03

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board approve the Water and Sewer Commitment- Final Bills in the amount of $4610.03 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)

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

Approve the Water and Sewer Commitment -Residential in the amount of $5,979,454.56

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve the Water and Sewer Commitment -Residential in the amount of $5,979,454.56

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board approve the Water and Sewer Commitment -Residential in the amount of $5,979,454.56 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)

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

Approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of February 17, 2026; March 3, 2026

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of February 17, 2026; March 3, 2026

From the minutes

“Motion was made that the Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of February 17, 2026; March 3, 2026 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Adjourn at 8:26 PM

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 8:26 PM

From the minutes

“Motion was made to adjourn at 8:26 PM Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Albert, second: Boyden)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (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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