MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
July 14, 2026
22 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Susan M. Harrington, Patricia M. Boyden, Michael C. Loughran, Julie Beckham
Absent: John R. McCourt
During the meeting:
- It was noted that Member John R. McCourt was not present
Every vote, in order
Allow the property at Prynne Hills 9 Bay Drive Canton, MA to charge 2.5% for new tenants; to charge 2.5% for tenants with housing vouchers; to charge 2.5% for existing tenants to comply with the...
The Board allow the property at Prynne Hills 9 Bay Drive Canton, MA to charge 2.5% for new tenants; to charge 2.5% for tenants with housing vouchers; to charge 2.5% for existing tenants to comply with the provision in the Regulatory and Use Agreement for the Local Initiative Program
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board allow the property at Prynne Hills 9 Bay Drive Canton, MA to charge 2.5% for new tenants; to charge 2.5% for tenants with housing vouchers; to charge 2.5% for existing tenants to comply with the provision in the Regulatory and Use Agreement for the Local Initiative Program Motion: Ms. P. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Allow the property at The Arboretum One Arboretum Way Canton, MA to charge 2.5% for new tenants; to charge 2.5% for tenants with housing vouchers; to charge 2.5% for existing tenants to comply...
The Board allow the property at The Arboretum One Arboretum Way Canton, MA to charge 2.5% for new tenants; to charge 2.5% for tenants with housing vouchers; to charge 2.5% for existing tenants to comply with the provision in the Regulatory and Use Agreement for the Local Initiative Program
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board allow the property at The Arboretum One Arboretum Way Canton, MA to charge 2.5% for new tenants; to charge 2.5% for tenants with housing vouchers; to charge 2.5% for existing tenants to comply with the provision in the Regulatory and Use Agreement for the Local Initiative Program Motion: Ms. P. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Allow the property at Heritage Park 104 Revere Street Canton, MA to charge 2.5% for new tenants; to charge 2.5% for tenants with housing vouchers; to charge 2.5% for existing tenants to comply...
The Board allow the property at Heritage Park 104 Revere Street Canton, MA to charge 2.5% for new tenants; to charge 2.5% for tenants with housing vouchers; to charge 2.5% for existing tenants to comply with the provision in the Regulatory and Use Agreement for the Local Initiative Program
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board allow the property at Heritage Park 104 Revere Street Canton, MA to charge 2.5% for new tenants; to charge 2.5% for tenants with housing vouchers; to charge 2.5% for existing tenants to comply with the provision in the Regulatory and Use Agreement for the Local Initiative Program Motion: Ms. P. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Approve the resolution in support of H.5192 and the restoration of acute care services at Norwood Hospital
The Board approve the resolution in support of H.5192 and the restoration of acute care services at Norwood Hospital
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the resolution in support of H.5192 and the restoration of acute care services at Norwood Hospital Motion: Ms. P. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Approve the personal contract for the Deputy Fire Chief of Operations - Frank Walsh
The Board approve the personal contract for the Deputy Fire Chief of Operations - Frank Walsh
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the personal contract for the Deputy Fire Chief of Operations - Frank Walsh Motion: Ms. P. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Approve the Personnel Action Forms for the following Fire Department Employees
The Board approve the Personnel Action Forms for the following Fire Department Employees
From the minutes
“Motion was made that that the Board approve the Personnel Action Forms for the following Fire Department Employees: Captain Ryan Patrician Lieutenant Justin Tilley Lieutenant Daniel Pendergast Lieutenant Michael Hache Motion: Ms. P. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Police Detective James Galanis
The Board approve the Personnel Action Form for Police Detective James Galanis
The minutes give only the count (3-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Personnel Action Form for Police Detective James Galanis Motion: Ms. P. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 3-0-1 Ms. Beckham.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Board of Health Sanitarian Ardens Edouard
The Board approve the Personnel Action Form for Board of Health Sanitarian Ardens Edouard
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Personnel Action Form for Board of Health Sanitarian Ardens Edouard Motion: Ms. P. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Appoint a Constable -Police Chief Michael Daniels
The Board appoint a Constable -Police Chief Michael Daniels
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint a Constable -Police Chief Michael Daniels Motion: Ms. P. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Appoint Fire Chief Jamie Meier to the following committees: Permit Advisory Committee —1 Year
The Board appoint Fire Chief Jamie Meier to the following committees: Permit Advisory Committee —1 Year
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint Fire Chief Jamie Meier to the following committees: Permit Advisory Committee —1 Year Superintendent of Fire Alarms —1 Year CAASA — 3 Year Motion: Ms. P. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Appoint Finance Director Allyson Podgurski to the Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan - 1 year
The Board appoint Finance Director Allyson Podgurski to the Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan - 1 year
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint Finance Director Allyson Podgurski to the Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan - 1 year Motion: Ms. P. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
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
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
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: $100 in memory of Dominic DiPaolo from John and Donna Schleicher $300 in memory of Dominic Di Paolo from Paul and Linda Sloan $45.00 from Charlotte Gruber Motion: Ms. P. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A: the grant from Outfront Media in the amount of $62,500 for the Shawmut, 95 and 120 Cedar...
The Board accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A: the grant from Outfront Media in the amount of $62,500 for the Shawmut, 95 and 120 Cedar 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 § 53A: the grant from Outfront Media in the amount of $62,500 for the Shawmut, 95 and 120 Cedar locations Motion: Ms. P. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A: a donation from the Bank of Canton in the amount of $100,000 for the 2"d Century Library Trust
The Board accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A: a donation from the Bank of Canton in the amount of $100,000 for the 2"d Century Library Trust
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: a donation from the Bank of Canton in the amount of $100,000 for the 2"d Century Library Trust Motion: Ms, P. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Approve a One Day Entertainment Permit for a D1 to play music on the outdoor patio located at Trillium, 100 Royall Street from the hours of 6:00 PM-10:00 PM on August 23, 2026, (with a rain date...
The Board approve a One Day Entertainment Permit for a D1 to play music on the outdoor patio located at Trillium, 100 Royall Street from the hours of 6:00 PM-10:00 PM on August 23, 2026, (with a rain date of August 30, 2026) subject to Police, Fire and Building approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve a One Day Entertainment Permit for a D1 to play music on the outdoor patio located at Trillium, 100 Royall Street from the hours of 6:00 PM-10:00 PM on August 23, 2026, (with a rain date of August 30, 2026) subject to Police, Fire and Building approval Motion: Ms. P. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Approve a One Day Entertainment Permit for a Hops and Horsepower Car Show, on the premises of the Trillium parking lot, 100 Royall Street from the hours of 9:00 AM-11:00 AM on September 13, 2026,...
The Board approve a One Day Entertainment Permit for a Hops and Horsepower Car Show, on the premises of the Trillium parking lot, 100 Royall Street from the hours of 9:00 AM-11:00 AM on September 13, 2026, and authorization to serve alcohol at 10 AM, outside approved license permitted hours (of 11 AM), subject to Police, Fire and Building approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve a One Day Entertainment Permit for a Hops and Horsepower Car Show, on the premises of the Trillium parking lot, 100 Royall Street from the hours of 9:00 AM-11:00 AM on September 13, 2026, and authorization to serve alcohol at 10 AM, outside approved license permitted hours (of 11 AM), subject to Police, Fire and Building approval Motion: Ms. P. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Approve a One Day Entertainment Permit for live entertainment on the patio for Oktoberfest, at Trillium, 100 Royall Street from the hours of 11:00 AM-5:00 PM on September 20, 2026, subject to...
The Board approve a One Day Entertainment Permit for live entertainment on the patio for Oktoberfest, at Trillium, 100 Royall Street from the hours of 11:00 AM-5:00 PM on September 20, 2026, subject to Police, Fire and Building approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve a One Day Entertainment Permit for live entertainment on the patio for Oktoberfest, at Trillium, 100 Royall Street from the hours of 11:00 AM-5:00 PM on September 20, 2026, subject to Police, Fire and Building approval Motion: Ms. P. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Approve a One Day Entertainment Permit for a DJ/MC to use a microphone to direct runners and play music on the outdoor patio, at Trillium, 100 Royall Street for the CABI Road Race, from the hours...
The Board approve a One Day Entertainment Permit for a DJ/MC to use a microphone to direct runners and play music on the outdoor patio, at Trillium, 100 Royall Street for the CABI Road Race, from the hours of 8:30 AM-12:00 PM on September 27, 2026, and authorization to serve alcohol at 10 AM, outside approved license permitted hours (of 11 AM), subject to Police, Fire and Building approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve a One Day Entertainment Permit for a DJ/MC to use a microphone to direct runners and play music on the outdoor patio, at Trillium, 100 Royall Street for the CABI Road Race, from the hours of 8:30 AM-12:00 PM on September 27, 2026, and authorization to serve alcohol at 10 AM, outside approved license permitted hours (of 11 AM), subject to Police, Fire and Building approval Motion: Ms. P. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Approval a One Day Entertainment Permit for live entertainment on the patio for Fall Fest, at Trillium, 100 Royall Street from the hours of 11:00 AM-5:00 PM on October 11, 2026, subject to Police,...
The Board approval a One Day Entertainment Permit for live entertainment on the patio for Fall Fest, at Trillium, 100 Royall Street from the hours of 11:00 AM-5:00 PM on October 11, 2026, subject to Police, Fire and Building approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approval a One Day Entertainment Permit for live entertainment on the patio for Fall Fest, at Trillium, 100 Royall Street from the hours of 11:00 AM-5:00 PM on October 11, 2026, subject to Police, Fire and Building approval Motion: Ms. P. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Approve and support the potential sponsorship from the Bank of Canton to the Museum Gateway
The Board approve and support the potential sponsorship from the Bank of Canton to the Museum Gateway
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve and support the potential sponsorship from the Bank of Canton to the Museum Gateway Motion: Ms. P. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of June 30, 2026
The Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of June 30, 2026 Motion: Ms. P. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
Adjourn at 8:06 PM Respectfull ubmitted
To adjourn at 8:06 PM Respectfull ubmitted
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn at 8:06 PM Motion: Ms. P. Boyden Respectfull ubmitted,.”
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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