MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
May 19, 2026
13 recorded votes, 0 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
Open the nomination for the Chair of the Select Board
The Board open the nomination for the Chair of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board open the nomination for the Chair of the Select Board Motion: Ms. T. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Nominate Patricia Boyden as the Vice Chair of the Select Board
The Board nominate Patricia Boyden as the Vice Chair of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board nominate Patricia Boyden as the Vice Chair of the Select Board Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Loughran)
Nominate John R. McCourt as the Clerk of the Select Board
The Board nominate John R. McCourt as the Clerk of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board nominate John R. McCourt as the Clerk of the Select Board Motion: Ms. J. Beckham Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Beckham, second: Loughran)
Support and appoint Jamie Meier as Canton Fire Chief subject to successful contract negotiations
The Board support and appoint Jamie Meier as Canton Fire Chief subject to successful contract negotiations
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board support and appoint Jamie Meier as Canton Fire Chief subject to successful contract negotiations Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Accept the deeds conveying lot 8D land to the Town of Canton from Canton Holdings
The Board accept the deeds conveying lot 8D land to the Town of Canton from Canton Holdings
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board accept the deeds conveying lot 8D land to the Town of Canton from Canton Holdings Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Schedule as presented from July 2026-December 2026, changing the date of the November 3, 2026 meeting to an alternate date
The Board approve the Select Board Meeting Schedule as presented from July 2026-December 2026, changing the date of the November 3, 2026 meeting to an alternate date
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Select Board Meeting Schedule as presented from July 2026-December 2026, changing the date of the November 3, 2026 meeting to an alternate date Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, 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 Department of Elder and Human Services: $1000 from Victor Del...
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 Department of Elder and Human Services: $1000 from Victor Del Vecchio and Lisa Lopez for Physical Fitness Programming The following donations in memory of Mary Moran
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 Department of Elder and Human Services: $1000 from Victor Del Vecchio and Lisa Lopez for Physical Fitness Programming The following donations in memory of Mary Moran: $100 from The Dawson Family $100 from Bob and Eileen McCann $100 from Mark Parrish $300 from Joe and Rita Croce Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Approve the change of DBA for Wild Duck Wine and Spirits to Tri Town Liquors Fine Wine Beer, 100 Washington St
The Board approve the change of DBA for Wild Duck Wine and Spirits to Tri Town Liquors Fine Wine Beer, 100 Washington St
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the change of DBA for Wild Duck Wine and Spirits to Tri Town Liquors Fine Wine Beer, 100 Washington St. Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Approve the application to obtain an Entertainment Permit at a One -Day event to have a live band at parking lot of 210 Sherman St. on June 13, 2026 from 4:OOPM-8:00 PM, contingent upon Building...
The Board approve the application to obtain an Entertainment Permit at a One -Day event to have a live band at parking lot of 210 Sherman St. on June 13, 2026 from 4:OOPM-8:00 PM, contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief Approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the application to obtain an Entertainment Permit at a One -Day event to have a live band at parking lot of 210 Sherman St. on June 13, 2026 from 4:OOPM-8:00 PM, contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief Approval Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $5687.50
The Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $5687.50
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $5687.50 Motion: Mr. J, McCourt Second: Mr. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Approve the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds
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. J. McCourt Second`. Mr. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Approve the Minutes for the Select Board Meetings of April 28, 2026; May 11, 2026
The Board approve the Minutes for the Select Board Meetings of April 28, 2026; May 11, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Minutes for the Select Board Meetings of April 28, 2026; May 11, 2026 Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Adjourn at 8:35 PM
To adjourn at 8:35 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn at 8:35 PM Motion: Mr. J. McCourt 1 R. .7 Jerk Second: Mr. P. Boyden Date approve - C� C ✓ J t Vote: 5-0.”
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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