MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
June 30, 2026
15 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
Absent: Michael C. Loughran, Julie Beckham
During the meeting:
- Members Michael Loughran and Julie Beckham were not present.
Every vote, in order
Approve the request to place purple ribbons on the lampposts in the downtown and place signs at the public buildings as approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals
The Board approve the request to place purple ribbons on the lampposts in the downtown and place signs at the public buildings as approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the request to place purple ribbons on the lampposts in the downtown and place signs at the public buildings as approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Authorize the use of $600,000 from the Reserve Fund to support the deficit
The Board authorize the use of $600,000 from the Reserve Fund to support the deficit
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board authorize the use of $600,000 from the Reserve Fund to support the deficit Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Authorize departmental transfers in the amount of $225,026.39
The Board authorize departmental transfers in the amount of $225,026.39
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board authorize departmental transfers in the amount of $225,026.39 Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Approve the Common Victualler License for The Muffin House Cafe, 22 Washington Street, Canton, MA
The Board approve the Common Victualler License for The Muffin House Cafe, 22 Washington Street, Canton, MA
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Common Victualler License for The Muffin House Cafe, 22 Washington Street, Canton, MA Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Appoint the Tax Title Custodian effective July 1, 2026-Susan Desjardins, Treasurer Collector
The Board appoint the Tax Title Custodian effective July 1, 2026-Susan Desjardins, Treasurer Collector
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint the Tax Title Custodian effective July 1, 2026-Susan Desjardins, Treasurer Collector Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Appoint Allyson Podgurski, Finance Director/Town Accountant to the following committees, effective July 1, 2026
The Board appoint Allyson Podgurski, Finance Director/Town Accountant to the following committees, effective July 1, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint Allyson Podgurski, Finance Director/Town Accountant to the following committees, effective July 1, 2026: Affordable Housing Trust Health Insurance Advisory Committee Water Sewer Rate Policy Committee Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Appoint the Board of Health Representative to the Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan Committee -Meg Goldstein
The Board appoint the Board of Health Representative to the Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan Committee -Meg Goldstein
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint the Board of Health Representative to the Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan Committee -Meg Goldstein Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Appoint the Economic Development Committee representative to the Master Plan Implementation Committee-Gopal Chopra
The Board appoint the Economic Development Committee representative to the Master Plan Implementation Committee-Gopal Chopra
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint the Economic Development Committee representative to the Master Plan Implementation Committee-Gopal Chopra Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Appoint the Economic Development Committee representative to the Permit Advisory Committee -Gene Manning
The Board appoint the Economic Development Committee representative to the Permit Advisory Committee -Gene Manning
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint the Economic Development Committee representative to the Permit Advisory Committee -Gene Manning Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Approve the request to hold the Canton Fall Classic Road Race, October 25, 2026 at 8:30 AM in front of B'nai Tikvah, 1301 Washington Street and application for a one day Entertainment permit for a...
The Board approve the request to hold the Canton Fall Classic Road Race, October 25, 2026 at 8:30 AM in front of B'nai Tikvah, 1301 Washington Street and application for a one day Entertainment permit for a DJ, contingent on Police and Fire approval and certificate of insurance,; the route as approved starts at 1301 Washington Street and heads north on Washington Street, the route takes a right onto Pleasant Street and goes up to Sherman Street. The route takes a right onto Sherman Street and continues to Washington Street. The route takes a right onto Washington Street and ends at 1301 Washington Street, the SK race would be once on the route, the 10K would be completing the route twice
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the request to hold the Canton Fall Classic Road Race, October 25, 2026 at 8:30 AM in front of B'nai Tikvah, 1301 Washington Street and application for a one day Entertainment permit for a DJ, contingent on Police and Fire approval and certificate of insurance,; the route as approved starts at 1301 Washington Street and heads north on Washington Street, the route takes a right onto Pleasant Street and goes up to Sherman Street. The route takes a right onto Sherman Street and continues to Washington Street. The route takes a right onto Washington Street and ends at 1301 Washington Street, the SK race would be once on the route, the 10K would be completing the route twice. Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A: $5,000,00 from the Canton Helpline for Canton Parks and Recreation Community Summer Programs
The Board accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A: $5,000,00 from the Canton Helpline for Canton Parks and Recreation Community Summer Programs
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: $5,000,00 from the Canton Helpline for Canton Parks and Recreation Community Summer Programs Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Approve the Livery License for Bosa Luxury Ride, LLC
The Board approve the Livery License for Bosa Luxury Ride, LLC
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Livery License for Bosa Luxury Ride, LLC Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Approve the minutes from the Select Board Meetings of June 2, 2026; June 16, 2026
The Board approve the minutes from the Select Board Meetings of June 2, 2026; June 16, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the minutes from the Select Board Meetings of June 2, 2026; June 16, 2026 Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden The Vendor Warrant total for the week of 06/18/26: $ 3,288,768.82 The Vendor Warrant total for the week of 06/25/26: $ 3,493,322.69 The Payroll Warrant total for the week of 06/25/26: $ 2,100,247.75 The Payroll Warrant total for the week of 06/25/26: $ 6,954.89 Vote: 3-0.” (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. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Adjourn at 7:37 PM
To adjourn at 7:37 PM
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn at 7:37 PM Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. P. Boyden Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: McCourt, 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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