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21 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: John R. McCourt, Patricia M. Boyden, Christopher M. Albert, Michael C. Loughran, Susan M. Harrington
Absent: None
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...
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 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)
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...
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 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)
Appoint the Finance Director/Town Accountant-Allyson Podgurski, effective July 1, 2026
The Board appoint the Finance Director/Town Accountant-Allyson Podgurski, effective July 1, 2026
“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)
Support: FY2027 Municipal Operating Requests and Fixed Cost Budgets as recommended by the Town Administrator and Finance Director
The Board vote to support: FY2027 Municipal Operating Requests and Fixed Cost Budgets as recommended by the Town Administrator and Finance Director
“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)
Approve the request for the use of mitigation in the amount of $115,000 for computer equipment
The Board approve the request for the use of mitigation in the amount of $115,000 for computer equipment
“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)
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...
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 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)
Accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A
The Board accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A
“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)
Approve the Warrant for Annual Town Election on April 7, 2026
The Board approve the Warrant for Annual Town Election on April 7, 2026
“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)
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...
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 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)
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,...
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 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)
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...
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 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)
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
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 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)
Accept the FY26 Community Compact IT Grant in the amount of $69,000
The Board accept the FY26 Community Compact IT Grant in the amount of $69,000
“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)
Approve the Canton Stormwater Utility Fee Credit Policy
The Board approve the Canton Stormwater Utility Fee Credit Policy
“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)
Approval the Grant Application Policy
The Board approval the Grant Application Policy
“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)
Approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $5550.00
The Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $5550.00
“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)
Approve the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds
The Board approve the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds
“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)
Approve the Water and Sewer Commitment- Final Bills in the amount of $4610.03
The Board approve the Water and Sewer Commitment- Final Bills in the amount of $4610.03
“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)
Approve the Water and Sewer Commitment -Residential in the amount of $5,979,454.56
The Board approve the Water and Sewer Commitment -Residential in the amount of $5,979,454.56
“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)
Approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of February 17, 2026; March 3, 2026
The Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of February 17, 2026; March 3, 2026
“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)
Adjourn at 8:26 PM
To adjourn at 8:26 PM
“Motion was made to adjourn at 8:26 PM Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. 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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