MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
April 14, 2026
16 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Susan M. Harrington, Patricia M. Boyden, John R. McCourt, Michael C. Loughran, Julie Beckham
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Deputy Police Chief of Administration personal service contract for Michael Gifford Cruz
The Board approve the Deputy Police Chief of Administration personal service contract for Michael Gifford Cruz
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Deputy Police Chief of Administration personal service contract for Michael Gifford Cruz Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)
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: 5-0.” (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: 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)
Approve the application for a Class II Auto Dealer's License for Urban Auto Group LLC, DBA Urban Motors, 1033 Turnpike St, Canton, MA 02021
The Board approve the application for a Class II Auto Dealer's License for Urban Auto Group LLC, DBA Urban Motors, 1033 Turnpike St, Canton, MA 02021
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the application for a Class II Auto Dealer's License for Urban Auto Group LLC, DBA Urban Motors, 1033 Turnpike St, Canton, MA 02021.”
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: 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)
Approve the Common Victualler license for Life's A Bagel, 29 Washington Street
The Board approve the Common Victualler license for Life's A Bagel, 29 Washington Street
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Common Victualler license for Life's A Bagel, 29 Washington Street Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)
Postpone the re -appointments of members to Boards and Committees
To postpone the re -appointments of members to Boards and Committees
Yes: Beckham, Boyden, HarringtonNo: Loughran, McCourt
From the minutes
“Motion was made to postpone the re -appointments of members to Boards and Committees Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-2 (Mr. Loughran and Mr. McCourt opposed).” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)
Approve the updates to the Town Engineerjob description
The Board approve the updates to the Town Engineerjob description
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the updates to the Town Engineerjob description Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)
Appoint a member to the Commission on Disabilities -Elizabeth Gray
The Board appoint a member to the Commission on Disabilities -Elizabeth Gray
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint a member to the Commission on Disabilities -Elizabeth Gray Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)
Approve the appointment of the Young Adult Services Librarian -Victoria (Tor!) Crossman
The Board approve the appointment of the Young Adult Services Librarian -Victoria (Tor!) Crossman
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the appointment of the Young Adult Services Librarian -Victoria (Tor!) Crossman Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)
Approve the insurance premium rates for FY 27
The Board approve the insurance premium rates for FY 27
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the insurance premium rates for FY 27 Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)
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 Department of Elder and Human Services: $150 from Dorothy Tilley
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 Department of Elder and Human Services: $150 from Dorothy Tilley
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 following donations to the Department of Elder and Human Services: $150 from Dorothy Tilley $100 from Marjorie Weiner and the following donations in memory of Ralph Staples: $1000 from Susan Staples $50 from Rich Hegarty $50 from Carol Munson $50 from Dan and Shirley Kelley Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)
Approve the request for a Carnival to be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, One Blue Hill River Road on Friday, May 22, 2026, 6pm to 10pm; Saturday, May 23, 2026 1pm to 10pm; Sunday, May 24,...
The Board approve the request for a Carnival to be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, One Blue Hill River Road on Friday, May 22, 2026, 6pm to 10pm; Saturday, May 23, 2026 1pm to 10pm; Sunday, May 24, 20261pm to 10pm; Monday, May 25, 2026, 1pm to 9pm; Friday, May 29, 2026 6pm to 10pm; Saturday, May 30, 2026 1pm to 10pm; Sunday, May 31, 20261pm to 9pm contingent upon current certificate of insurance and approval of Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief and police detail during hours of operation
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the request for a Carnival to be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, One Blue Hill River Road on Friday, May 22, 2026, 6pm to 10pm; Saturday, May 23, 2026 1pm to 10pm; Sunday, May 24, 20261pm to 10pm; Monday, May 25, 2026, 1pm to 9pm; Friday, May 29, 2026 6pm to 10pm; Saturday, May 30, 2026 1pm to 10pm; Sunday, May 31, 20261pm to 9pm contingent upon current certificate of insurance and approval of Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief and police detail during hours of operation Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)
Approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $4325
The Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $4325
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $4325 Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)
Approve the Cemetery Lots/Perpetual Care Deeds
The Board approve the Cemetery Lots/Perpetual Care Deeds
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Cemetery Lots/Perpetual Care Deeds Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)
Adjourn the meeting at: 9:14 PM
The Board adjourn the meeting at: 9:14 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board adjourn the meeting at: 9:14 PM Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (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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