MassVoter.com← Canton Select BoardCanton Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
August 25, 2026
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Patricia M. Boyden, John R. McCourt, Julie Beckham
Absent: Susan M. Harrington, Michael C. Loughran
During the meeting:
- It was noted Susan Harrington and Michael Loughran were not present.
Every vote, in order
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Police Detective: William Branca
The Board approve the Personnel Action Form for Police Detective: William Branca
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Personnel Action Form for Police Detective: William Branca Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Approve the $161,000 grant from Dept of Mental Health Jail/Arrest Diversion Program for a co -response grant for the Police Department
The Board approve the $161,000 grant from Dept of Mental Health Jail/Arrest Diversion Program for a co -response grant for the Police Department
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the $161,000 grant from Dept of Mental Health Jail/Arrest Diversion Program for a co -response grant for the Police Department Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. 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 4 53A: donations to the Department of Elder and Human Services in memory of Judy Kincade
The Board accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 4 53A: donations to the Department of Elder and Human Services in memory of Judy Kincade
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: donations to the Department of Elder and Human Services in memory of Judy Kincade $100 from The Sem Family $50 from Steve and Michelle Kincade $165 from the Sturdy Memorial Hospital Patient Accounts Dept Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Approve the request for the Irish Cultural Centre Annual 5K Walk/Run Road Race, to be held on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 9:30 am, subject to Police and Fire approval
The Board approve the request for the Irish Cultural Centre Annual 5K Walk/Run Road Race, to be held on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 9:30 am, subject to Police and Fire approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the request for the Irish Cultural Centre Annual 5K Walk/Run Road Race, to be held on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 9:30 am, subject to Police and Fire approval Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Approve the re -appointment to the Affordable Housing Trust for the Town Planner -Connor Murphy
The Board approve the re -appointment to the Affordable Housing Trust for the Town Planner -Connor Murphy
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the re -appointment to the Affordable Housing Trust for the Town Planner -Connor Murphy Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Approve the re -appointment to the Affordable Housing Trust for the Housing Authority Representative -Lisa Lopez
The Board approve the re -appointment to the Affordable Housing Trust for the Housing Authority Representative -Lisa Lopez
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the re -appointment to the Affordable Housing Trust for the Housing Authority Representative -Lisa Lopez Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Firefighter -John Hutchinson, Jr
The Board approve the Personnel Action Form for Firefighter -John Hutchinson, Jr
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Personnel Action Form for Firefighter -John Hutchinson, Jr. Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $3725
The Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $3725
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $3725 Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of July 28, 2026; August 11, 2026
The Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of July 28, 2026; August 11, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of July 28, 2026; August 11, 2026 Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: McCourt, second: Boyden)
Adjourn at 7:34 PM
To adjourn at 7:34 PM
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 3 members were present (Patricia M. Boyden, John R. McCourt and Julie Beckham). Showing the count only. The minutes name Michael C. Loughran as the seconder, but this member is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to adjourn at 7:34 PM Motion: Ms. P. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: 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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