MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
August 11, 2026
25 recorded votes, 2 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
During the meeting:
- There was a discussion about the applicants. Member Julie Beckham recused herself from this discussion.
Every vote, in order
Open the Public Hearing
The Board open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board open the Public Hearing Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Close the Public Hearing
The Board close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board close the Public Hearing Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Designate Wentworth Road, Ridgehiil Road, Tilden Road and Talbot Road as Safety Zones and reduce the speed limit on those roadways to 20 miles per hour (mph)
The Board designate Wentworth Road, Ridgehiil Road, Tilden Road and Talbot Road as Safety Zones and reduce the speed limit on those roadways to 20 miles per hour (mph)
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board designate Wentworth Road, Ridgehiil Road, Tilden Road and Talbot Road as Safety Zones and reduce the speed limit on those roadways to 20 miles per hour (mph). Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms, T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Open the Public Hearing
The Board open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board open the Public Hearing Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Close the Public Hearing
The Board close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board close the Public Hearing Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Designate Revolution Way as a Safety Zone and reducing the speed limit on those roadways to 20 miles per hour (mph)
The Board designate Revolution Way as a Safety Zone and reducing the speed limit on those roadways to 20 miles per hour (mph)
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board designate Revolution Way as a Safety Zone and reducing the speed limit on those roadways to 20 miles per hour (mph). Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Support the Parks and Recreation/Town Planner Community Preservation Application for the Ponkapoag Pickleball Project professional design services for 2438 Washington St
The Board support the Parks and Recreation/Town Planner Community Preservation Application for the Ponkapoag Pickleball Project professional design services for 2438 Washington St
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board support the Parks and Recreation/Town Planner Community Preservation Application for the Ponkapoag Pickleball Project professional design services for 2438 Washington St Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
The Interim Town Administrator work with Town Counsel to dispose of the property at 140 Washington Street
The Interim Town Administrator work with Town Counsel to dispose of the property at 140 Washington Street
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Interim Town Administrator work with Town Counsel to dispose of the property at 140 Washington Street Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Approve the job description for Police Public Records Clerk
The Board approve the job description for Police Public Records Clerk
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the job description for Police Public Records Clerk Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Approve the Personal Action Forms for the Police Department: Lieutenant Michael Brady
The Board approve the Personal Action Forms for the Police Department: Lieutenant Michael Brady
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Personal Action Forms for the Police Department: Lieutenant Michael Brady Sergeant Michael McDonald Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Appoint a Heavy Equipment Operator -Armando Gomes
The Board appoint a Heavy Equipment Operator -Armando Gomes
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint a Heavy Equipment Operator -Armando Gomes Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Appoint the Conservation Department Environmental Specialist -Zachary Blum
The Board appoint the Conservation Department Environmental Specialist -Zachary Blum
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint the Conservation Department Environmental Specialist -Zachary Blum Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Appoint a Young Adult Library Associate -Alice Janson
The Board appoint a Young Adult Library Associate -Alice Janson
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint a Young Adult Library Associate -Alice Janson Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Approve the side letter for the Administrative Employees Association Union (AEA)
The Board approve the side letter for the Administrative Employees Association Union (AEA)
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the side letter for the Administrative Employees Association Union (AEA) 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: In memory of Judy Kincade $100 from Ms. Carolyn Christino $50 from Paul and Regina Viggiano $50 from Ms. Susan Daly For Physical Fitness Programming $1000 from Victor DelVecchio and Alicia R. Lopez Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Declare as surplus the following trucks for the Department of Public Works
The Board declare as surplus the following trucks for the Department of Public Works
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board declare as surplus the following trucks for the Department of Public Works: 1999 Sterling L8500 2000 Sterling L8500 1999 Sterling L8500 Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Appoint a member to the Energy Advisory Committee -Peter Gallagher
The Board appoint a member to the Energy Advisory Committee -Peter Gallagher
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint a member to the Energy Advisory Committee -Peter Gallagher Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Appoint a member to the Revere and Son Heritage Trust Corp. -Marla Barker
The Board appoint a member to the Revere and Son Heritage Trust Corp. -Marla Barker
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint a member to the Revere and Son Heritage Trust Corp. -Marla Barker Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Accept the grant in the amount of $2,852.00 from MA DCR to pay for the forest steward management plan portion of the Ward Well Master Plan
The Board accept the grant in the amount of $2,852.00 from MA DCR to pay for the forest steward management plan portion of the Ward Well Master Plan
The minutes give the vote as 5-0, but 4 members were present (Susan M. Harrington, Patricia M. Boyden, John R. McCourt and Michael C. Loughran). Showing the count only. Julie Beckham stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board accept the grant in the amount of $2,852.00 from MA DCR to pay for the forest steward management plan portion of the Ward Well Master Plan Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Approve the request to hold a Block Party at Blackman Road at Louise and Meetinghouse Road on September 20, 2026 from 3 PM -9 PM (rain date of September 26, 2026 3PM-9 PM) contingent on Building,...
The Board approve the request to hold a Block Party at Blackman Road at Louise and Meetinghouse Road on September 20, 2026 from 3 PM -9 PM (rain date of September 26, 2026 3PM-9 PM) contingent on Building, Police and Fire approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the request to hold a Block Party at Blackman Road at Louise and Meetinghouse Road on September 20, 2026 from 3 PM -9 PM (rain date of September 26, 2026 3PM-9 PM) contingent on Building, Police and Fire approval Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Approve the Mitigation Fund Guidelines
The Board approve the Mitigation Fund Guidelines
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Mitigation Fund Guidelines Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Dissolve the following committees: -Sustainability and Climate Action Plan Committee
The Board dissolve the following committees: -Sustainability and Climate Action Plan Committee
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board dissolve the following committees: -Sustainability and Climate Action Plan Committee -Sustainability Committee Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Approve the Climate Action Plan Implementation Committee formation
The Board approve the Climate Action Plan Implementation Committee formation
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Climate Action Plan Implementation Committee formation Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Appoint a Capital Planning member to the Water and Sewer Rate Policy Committee -Adam Nichols
The Board appoint a Capital Planning member to the Water and Sewer Rate Policy Committee -Adam Nichols
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board appoint a Capital Planning member to the Water and Sewer Rate Policy Committee -Adam Nichols Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Adjourn at 7:53 PM
To adjourn at 7:53 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 7:53 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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