MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
April 28, 2026
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Susan M. Harrington, Patricia M. Boyden, John R. McCourt, Julie Beckham
Absent: Michael C. Loughran
During the meeting:
- The Chair noted Member Michael Loughran was not present as well as Interim Town Administrator
Every vote, in order
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: 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)
Effective with the July 2026 billing cycle, that all Town of Canton water rates be increased by 3% and also that all Town of Canton sewer rates be increased by 3%
Effective with the July 2026 billing cycle, that all Town of Canton water rates be increased by 3% and also that all Town of Canton sewer rates be increased by 3%
From the minutes
“Motion was made that effective with the July 2026 billing cycle, that all Town of Canton water rates be increased by 3% and also that all Town of Canton sewer rates be increased by 3% Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)
Approve the appointment of the Budget Analyst/Procurement Specialist - Maureen Kelly
The Board approve the appointment of the Budget Analyst/Procurement Specialist - Maureen Kelly
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the appointment of the Budget Analyst/Procurement Specialist - Maureen Kelly Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)
Approve the request to hold the Canton High School Wellness Department's Champions of Wellness 5K Road Race, to be held on Sunday, November 22, 2026, race beginning at 9:00 AM at the Canton High...
The Board approve the request to hold the Canton High School Wellness Department's Champions of Wellness 5K Road Race, to be held on Sunday, November 22, 2026, race beginning at 9:00 AM at the Canton High School Campus and Football Field contingent upon certificate of insurance, Police and Fire approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the request to hold the Canton High School Wellness Department's Champions of Wellness 5K Road Race, to be held on Sunday, November 22, 2026, race beginning at 9:00 AM at the Canton High School Campus and Football Field contingent upon certificate of insurance, Police and Fire approval Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)
Accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 4 53A: the following donations to the Beautification Committee for Canton Clean Up Day: $250.00...
The Board accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 4 53A: the following donations to the Beautification Committee for Canton Clean Up Day: $250.00 from B & G Restaurant Supply
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 4 53A: the following donations to the Beautification Committee for Canton Clean Up Day: $250.00 from B & G Restaurant Supply Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)
Accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 4 53A the grant of $62,500 from Outfront Media for the 95, Cedar and Shawmut locations
The Board accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 4 53A the grant of $62,500 from Outfront Media for the 95, Cedar and Shawmut locations
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 4 53A the grant of $62,500 from Outfront Media for the 95, Cedar and Shawmut locations Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)
Approve the Minutes for the Select Board Meetings of March 31, 2026
The Board approve the Minutes for the Select Board Meetings of March 31, 2026
Yes: Boyden, Harrington, McCourtAbstained: Beckham
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Minutes for the Select Board Meetings of March 31, 2026 Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0-1 (Ms. Beckham abstain).” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)
Approve the Minutes for the Select Board Meetings of April 14, 2026
The Board approve the Minutes for the Select Board Meetings of April 14, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Minutes for the Select Board Meetings of April 14, 2026 Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Boyden)
Adjourn the meeting at: 7:38 PM
The Board adjourn the meeting at: 7:38 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board adjourn the meeting at: 7:38 PM Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0.” (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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