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Christopher J. Connolly
Elected townwide · 6 terms in this record
Chris Connolly
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2018–2019 Board
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2018–2019 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Christopher J. Connolly as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
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Attendance
At the start of 24 of 24 Select Board meetings in 2018–2019 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (24)
- Apr 2, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 19, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 5, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 26, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 5, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 22, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 8, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 18, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Dec 12, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Dec 4, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 27, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 13, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 30, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 16, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 2, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 25, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 11, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 21, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 7, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 24, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 17, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 26, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 12, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 29, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2018–2019 Board
Apr 2Rescind the previous vote to hold a special town…Motion: the Board vote to rescind the previous vote to hold a…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Christopher J. Connolly: Not recorded
April 2, 2019: Rescind the previous vote to hold a special town election on May 21St and to hold a special town election on May 28`h, 2019 and approve the Ballot question for…
The Board vote to rescind the previous vote to hold a special town election on May 21St and to hold a special town election on May 28`h, 2019 and approve the Ballot question for the Special Town Election as follows
Christopher J. Connolly had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board vote to rescind the previous vote to hold a special town election on May 21St and to hold a special town election on May 28`h, 2019 and approve the Ballot question for the Special Town Election as follows: Shall the Town of Canton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one half, so called, the amount required to pay for the bond issued in order to pay for the designing, permitting, environmental clean-up, reconstructing, constructing, repairing and equipping of the Bolivar Pool Aquatic Center located at 199 Bolivar Street in the Town of Canton. Yes No Motion: T. Theodore Second: Mr. J. Connolly Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: John J. Connolly)
Apr 2Approve the language for the motion for Article 11,…Motion: the Board approve the language for the motion for Article 11,…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Christopher J. Connolly: Not recorded
April 2, 2019: Approve the language for the motion for Article 11, motions 1,2,3 relative to Paul Revere Heritage Site revolving funds, for the May 13 ATM
The Board approve the language for the motion for Article 11, motions 1,2,3 relative to Paul Revere Heritage Site revolving funds, for the May 13 ATM
Christopher J. Connolly had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the language for the motion for Article 11, motions 1,2,3 relative to Paul Revere Heritage Site revolving funds, for the May 13 ATM. Motion: T. Theodore Second: Mr. J. Connolly Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: John J. Connolly)
Apr 2Approve the PEC agreement and related budget recommendationsMotion: the Board approve the PEC agreement and related budget recommendationsPassed Unanimous, 3 present · Christopher J. Connolly: Not recorded
April 2, 2019: Approve the PEC agreement and related budget recommendations
The Board approve the PEC agreement and related budget recommendations
Christopher J. Connolly had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the PEC agreement and related budget recommendations Motion: T. Theodore Second: Mr. J. Connolly Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: John J. Connolly)
Mar 19Ratify the amendments to the contract between the Town…Motion: the Board ratify the amendments to the contract between the Town…Passed 3–0 · Christopher J. Connolly: Yes
March 19, 2019: Ratify the amendments to the contract between the Town and Police Superiors Officers for the term of July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2021
The Board ratify the amendments to the contract between the Town and Police Superiors Officers for the term of July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2021
Voted: Yes
Yes: Christopher J. Connolly, John J. Connolly, PorterAbstained: Theodore
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board ratify the amendments to the contract between the Town and Police Superiors Officers for the term of July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2021. Motion: Mr. C. Connolly Second: Mr. J. Connolly Vote 3-0-1 (Mr. Theodore).” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: John J. Connolly)
Jan 22Ratify the MOA between the Town and the Canton…Motion: to ratify the MOA between the Town and the Canton Police…Passed 2–0 · Christopher J. Connolly: Not recorded
January 22, 2019: Ratify the MOA between the Town and the Canton Police Association
To ratify the MOA between the Town and the Canton Police Association
The minutes give only the count (2-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to ratify the MOA between the Town and the Canton Police Association. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. J. Connolly Vote: 2-0-1 Mr. Theodore abstained.” (Motion: Theodore, second: John J. Connolly)
Jan 8Appoint William Theodore as a Full Time PatrolmanMotion: to appoint William Theodore as a Full Time PatrolmanPassed 2–0 · Christopher J. Connolly: Not recorded
January 8, 2019: Appoint William Theodore as a Full Time Patrolman
To appoint William Theodore as a Full Time Patrolman
The minutes give only the count (2-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint William Theodore as a Full Time Patrolman Motion: Mr. J. Connolly Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 2-0-1 Mr. Theodore abstained.” (Motion: John J. Connolly, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Dec 4Approve the Water/Sewer Abatement request for 15 Raven Road…Motion: to approve the Water/Sewer Abatement request for 15 Raven Road in…Passed 3–0 · Christopher J. Connolly: Not recorded
December 4, 2018: Approve the Water/Sewer Abatement request for 15 Raven Road in the amount of $700.00
To approve the Water/Sewer Abatement request for 15 Raven Road in the amount of $700.00
The minutes give the vote as 3-0, but 4 members were present (Mark J. Porter, Christopher J. Connolly, Thomas W. Theodore and John J. Connolly). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Water/Sewer Abatement request for 15 Raven Road in the amount of $700.00. Motion: Mr. Theodore Second: Mr. J. Connolly Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: John J. Connolly)
Nov 27Waive building permit fees, pending Building Commissioner approvalMotion: to waive building permit fees, pending Building Commissioner approvalPassed 4–0 · Christopher J. Connolly: Not recorded
November 27, 2018: Waive building permit fees, pending Building Commissioner approval
To waive building permit fees, pending Building Commissioner approval
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 3 members were present (Mark J. Porter, Thomas W. Theodore and John J. Connolly). Showing the count only. Christopher J. Connolly stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to waive building permit fees, pending Building Commissioner approval. Motion Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Oct 2The town do accept, adopt and authorize the execution…Motion: the town do accept, adopt and authorize the execution of the…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Christopher J. Connolly: Yes
October 2, 2018: The town do accept, adopt and authorize the execution of the order of taking, resolution regarding damage award, and notice of taking, offer of payment, for the following properties: Assessors…
The town do accept, adopt and authorize the execution of the order of taking, resolution regarding damage award, and notice of taking, offer of payment, for the following properties: Assessors Map 25, Parcel 327, Owner: Jason S. Dickie
Voted: Yes
The minutes name “Mr. Connolly” as the seconder while two members named Connolly (John J. and Christopher J.) were on the board, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“A motion was made that the town do accept, adopt and authorize the execution of the order of taking, resolution regarding damage award, and notice of taking, offer of payment, for the following properties: Assessors Map 25, Parcel 327, Owner: Jason S. Dickie, Location: 14 Old Shepard Street; Area: 1206 square feet; Award: $4200 Assessors Map 25, Parcel 259, Owner: William S. Dickie, Charlotte J. Goodrich, Robert H. Dickie, Raymond S. Dickie, Walter Scott Dickie Location: 95 Messinger Street; Area: 757 square feet, Award: $8200 Assessors Map 24, Parcel 68; Owner: Diane E. Stock, Location: 281 Washington Street; Area: 761 square feet, Award: $3500 Assessors Map 25, Parcel 262; Owner: Joan A. Dickie, Location: 20 Old Shepard Street, Area: 2581 square feet, Award: $9100. The said documents be filed at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds and the Office of the Town Clerk. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Oct 2Approve the application for fuel storage license at 30…Motion: to approve the application for fuel storage license at 30 North…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Christopher J. Connolly: Yes
October 2, 2018: Approve the application for fuel storage license at 30 North Street-PSR 1 Nominee Trust
To approve the application for fuel storage license at 30 North Street-PSR 1 Nominee Trust
Voted: Yes
The minutes name “Mr. Connolly” as the seconder while two members named Connolly (John J. and Christopher J.) were on the board, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the application for fuel storage license at 30 North Street-PSR 1 Nominee Trust. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Votes with no disagreement (314)
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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