MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
July 28, 2026
12 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, Michael C. Loughran, Julie Beckham
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Brian Thalmann as Town Engineer, contingent upon completion of the background check
The Board appoint Brian Thalmann as Town Engineer, contingent upon completion of the background check
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint Brian Thalmann as Town Engineer, contingent upon completion of the background check Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Support the Parks and Recreation Community Preservation Application for the Salah Field renovation project
The Board support the Parks and Recreation Community Preservation Application for the Salah Field renovation project
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board support the Parks and Recreation Community Preservation Application for the Salah Field renovation project Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. 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 § 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: $50 in memory of Dominic DiPaolo from Ms. Ann Fay $50 in memory of Dominic DiPaolo from Tom and Ginny Lane Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. 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 § 53A: a donation to the Fire Department from Martin and Maryann Dickman - $50
The Board accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A: a donation to the Fire Department from Martin and Maryann Dickman - $50
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 to the Fire Department from Martin and Maryann Dickman - $50 Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Approve a One Day Entertainment Permit for a outdoor audio/music during fitness class on the outdoor patio located at Trillium, 100 Royall Street from the hours of 10:00 AM-11:00 AM on August 16,...
The Board approve a One Day Entertainment Permit for a outdoor audio/music during fitness class on the outdoor patio located at Trillium, 100 Royall Street from the hours of 10:00 AM-11:00 AM on August 16, 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 outdoor audio/music during fitness class on the outdoor patio located at Trillium, 100 Royall Street from the hours of 10:00 AM-11:00 AM on August 16, 2026, subject to Police, Fire and Building approval Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Approve the request to hold the Ponkapoag Civic Children's Triathalon Event to be held on Sunday, August 30, 2026, beginning at 10:00 AM, subject to Police and Fire approval
The Board approve the request to hold the Ponkapoag Civic Children's Triathalon Event to be held on Sunday, August 30, 2026, beginning at 10:00 AM, subject to Police and Fire approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the request to hold the Ponkapoag Civic Children's Triathalon Event to be held on Sunday, August 30, 2026, beginning at 10:00 AM, subject to Police and Fire approval Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Appoint the Planning Board Representative to the Comprehensive Water Resource Management Committee -Jeff Sullivan
The Board appoint the Planning Board Representative to the Comprehensive Water Resource Management Committee -Jeff Sullivan
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint the Planning Board Representative to the Comprehensive Water Resource Management Committee -Jeff Sullivan Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Approve the Warrant for the 2026 State Primary
The Board approve the Warrant for the 2026 State Primary
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Warrant for the 2026 State Primary Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Accept the FY27 Service Incentive Grant (SIG) in the amount of $25,000 for transportation for the Department of Elder and Human Services from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence
The Board accept the FY27 Service Incentive Grant (SIG) in the amount of $25,000 for transportation for the Department of Elder and Human Services from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board accept the FY27 Service Incentive Grant (SIG) in the amount of $25,000 for transportation for the Department of Elder and Human Services from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $4300.00
The Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $4300.00
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $4300.00 Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Adjourn at 9:36 PM
To adjourn at 9:36 PM
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present (Susan M. Harrington, Patricia M. Boyden, John R. McCourt, Michael C. Loughran and Julie Beckham). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn at 9:36 PM Motion: Ms. P. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Boyden, second: Loughran)
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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