MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
March 31, 2026
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: John R. McCourt, Patricia M. Boyden, Susan M. Harrington
Absent: Christopher M. Albert, Michael C. Loughran
During the meeting:
- The Chair noted that members Mr. Loughran and Mr. Albert were not present.
Every vote, in order
Open the Public Hearing
The Board open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board open the Public Hearing Motion: Ms, S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)
Close the Public Hearing
The Board close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board close the Public Hearing Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)
Approve the application for a Class II Auto Dealer's License for Invers!ones Lexis Auto Sales LLC, 437 Turnpike St, #212, Canton, MA
The Board approve the application for a Class II Auto Dealer's License for Invers!ones Lexis Auto Sales LLC, 437 Turnpike St, #212, Canton, MA
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the application for a Class II Auto Dealer's License for Invers!ones Lexis Auto Sales LLC, 437 Turnpike St, #212, Canton, MA. Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)
Approve the appointment of the Interim Town Administrator -Jennifer Kemalian
The Board approve the appointment of the Interim Town Administrator -Jennifer Kemalian
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the appointment of the Interim Town Administrator -Jennifer Kemalian Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)
Approve the appointment of the Interim Fire Chief -Edwin Freitas
The Board approve the appointment of the Interim Fire Chief -Edwin Freitas
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the appointment of the Interim Fire Chief -Edwin Freitas Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)
Approve the appointment of the Interim Director of Central Maintenance -Robert Martin
The Board approve the appointment of the Interim Director of Central Maintenance -Robert Martin
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the appointment of the Interim Director of Central Maintenance -Robert Martin Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)
Approve the appointment of Deputy Police Chief of Administration - Michael Gifford Cruz contingent upon successful completion of negotiations and background screenings
The Board approve the appointment of Deputy Police Chief of Administration - Michael Gifford Cruz contingent upon successful completion of negotiations and background screenings
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the appointment of Deputy Police Chief of Administration - Michael Gifford Cruz contingent upon successful completion of negotiations and background screenings, Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)
Approve the job descriptions for the Finance Department -Treasurer Collector and Budget Analyst
The Board approve the job descriptions for the Finance Department -Treasurer Collector and Budget Analyst
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the job descriptions for the Finance Department -Treasurer Collector and Budget Analyst Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)
Approve the appointment of Treasurer Collector -Susan Desjardins
The Board approve the appointment of Treasurer Collector -Susan Desjardins
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the appointment of Treasurer Collector -Susan Desjardins Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)
Approve the appointment of a Constable -Sergeant Sean Becker
The Board approve the appointment of a Constable -Sergeant Sean Becker
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the appointment of a Constable -Sergeant Sean Becker Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)
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 Beautification Committee for Canton Clean Up Day
The Board 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 Beautification Committee for Canton Clean Up Day
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board 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 Beautification Committee for Canton Clean Up Day: $1,000.00 from the Bank of Canton $300.00 from Hebrew Senior Life Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)
Approve the renewal of a seasonal wine and malt liquor license and renewal of common victualler license for K&K Kitchens, dba Karen's Kitchen, 2167 Washington St
The Board approve the renewal of a seasonal wine and malt liquor license and renewal of common victualler license for K&K Kitchens, dba Karen's Kitchen, 2167 Washington St
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the renewal of a seasonal wine and malt liquor license and renewal of common victualler license for K&K Kitchens, dba Karen's Kitchen, 2167 Washington St. Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)
Approve the minutes for the Select Board Meeting of March 17, 2026
The Board approve the minutes for the Select Board Meeting of March 17, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the minutes for the Select Board Meeting of March 17, 2026 Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)
Adjourn the meeting at 7:45 PM
To adjourn the meeting at 7:45 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 PM Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Harrington, 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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