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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 · 2021–2022 Board
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2021–2022 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 21 of 27 Select Board meetings in 2021–2022 Board.
Missed
- Mar 15, 2022 · Special: Absent
- Mar 1, 2022 · Special: Absent
- Nov 2, 2021 · Special: Absent
- Aug 3, 2021 · Special: Absent
- Jul 20, 2021 · Special: Absent
- Jun 8, 2021 · Special: Absent
Every meeting (27)
- Mar 29, 2022 · Special: Present
- Mar 15, 2022 · Special: Absent
- Mar 1, 2022 · Special: Absent
- Feb 15, 2022 · Special: Present
- Feb 1, 2022 · Special: Present
- Jan 18, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 21, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 7, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 1, 2021 · Special: Present
- Nov 23, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 9, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 2, 2021 · Special: Absent
- Oct 26, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 12, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 28, 2021 · Special: Present
- Sep 14, 2021 · Special: Present
- Aug 10, 2021 · Special: Present
- Aug 3, 2021 · Special: Absent
- Jul 20, 2021 · Special: Absent
- Jul 13, 2021 · Special: Present
- Jun 22, 2021 · Special: Present
- Jun 8, 2021 · Special: Absent
- May 25, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 11, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 27, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 13, 2021 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2021–2022 Board
Mar 1Directing the Town Administrator to sign the Purchase and…Motion: directing the Town Administrator to sign the Purchase and Sale AgreementPassed 3–0 · Christopher J. Connolly: Not recorded
March 1, 2022 (Special meeting): Directing the Town Administrator to sign the Purchase and Sale Agreement
Directing the Town Administrator to sign the Purchase and Sale Agreement
The roll call does not give a vote for John J. Connolly, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. T. Theodore, directing the Town Administrator to sign the Purchase and Sale Agreement, seconded by Ms. L. Lopez Roll call vote was taken Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. I Connolly Affirmative Mr. T. Theodore Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Lopez)
Feb 15Do adopt a uniqueness determination drafted by Town Counsel…Motion: the Board do adopt a uniqueness determination drafted by Town Counsel…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Christopher J. Connolly: Yes
February 15, 2022 (Special meeting): Do adopt a uniqueness determination drafted by Town Counsel pursuant to MGL c. 30B Section 16 (e) (2) relative to property located at 1860 Washington St., Canton, MA
The Board do adopt a uniqueness determination drafted by Town Counsel pursuant to MGL c. 30B Section 16 (e) (2) relative to property located at 1860 Washington St., Canton, MA
Voted: Yes
Michael C. Loughran stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. T. Theodore, that the Board do adopt a uniqueness determination drafted by Town Counsel pursuant to MGL c. 30B Section 16 (e) (2) relative to property located at 1860 Washington St., Canton, MA., seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll call vote was taken Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. T. Theodore Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Dec 21Approve AFSCME Side Letter — Parks and Recreation, relative…Motion: the Board Approve AFSCME Side Letter — Parks and Recreation, relative…Passed 4–0 · Christopher J. Connolly: Yes
December 21, 2021: Approve AFSCME Side Letter — Parks and Recreation, relative to the loss of vacation time
The Board Approve AFSCME Side Letter — Parks and Recreation, relative to the loss of vacation time
Voted: Yes
Yes: Christopher J. Connolly, John J. Connolly, Lopez, TheodoreAbstained: Loughran
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve AFSCME Side Letter — Parks and Recreation, relative to the loss of vacation time Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. C. Connolly Vote: 4-0-1 (Mr. Loughran abstain).” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Sep 28Approve the Police Superior Officers Agreement as presentedMotion: to approve the Police Superior Officers Agreement as presentedPassed 4–0 · Christopher J. Connolly: Yes
September 28, 2021 (Special meeting): Approve the Police Superior Officers Agreement as presented
To approve the Police Superior Officers Agreement as presented
Voted: Yes
Yes: Christopher J. Connolly, John J. Connolly, Lopez, LoughranAbstained: Theodore
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the Police Superior Officers Agreement as presented Roll call vote was taken Ms. Lopez Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. T. Theodore Abstain Mr.M. Loughran Affirmative.”
Aug 3Use up to $5000 from mitigation for legal expenses…Motion: to use up to $5000 from mitigation for legal expenses for…Passed 5–0 · Christopher J. Connolly: Not recorded
August 3, 2021 (Special meeting): Use up to $5000 from mitigation for legal expenses for the purchase of property
To use up to $5000 from mitigation for legal expenses for the purchase of property
The roll call lists Christopher J. Connolly, but the minutes show this member as not present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to use up to $5000 from mitigation for legal expenses for the purchase of property Roll call vote was taken Ms. Lopez Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. T. Theodore Affirmative Mr.M.Loughran — Affirmative.”
May 25Confirm Mr. M. Loughran as the Chair of the…Motion: to confirm Mr. M. Loughran as the Chair of the Select…Passed 5–0 · Christopher J. Connolly: Not recorded
May 25, 2021: Confirm Mr. M. Loughran as the Chair of the Select Board
To confirm Mr. M. Loughran as the Chair of the Select Board
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but the roll call reads: Lisa R. Lopez yes, John J. Connolly yes, Christopher J. Connolly yes, Thomas W. Theodore yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. J. Connolly to confirm Mr. M. Loughran as the Chair of the Select Board, seconded by Mr. Chris Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr.J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. T. Theodore Affirmative.” (Motion: John J. Connolly, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
May 25Appoint: Jennifer Caplain as Member to the Diversity, Equity,…Motion: the Board appoint: Jennifer Caplain as Member to the Diversity, Equity,…Passed 5–0 · Christopher J. Connolly: Not recorded
May 25, 2021: Appoint: Jennifer Caplain as Member to the Diversity, Equity, inclusion Committee
The Board appoint: Jennifer Caplain as Member to the Diversity, Equity, inclusion Committee
The roll call lists a member twice. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Theodore, that the Board appoint: Jennifer Caplain as Member to the Diversity, Equity, inclusion Committee, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly, Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr, J. Connolly Affirmative Mr.C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. T. Theodore Affirmative Mr. Loughran Affirmative Motion was made by Mr. Theodore, that the Board appoint: Joseph Veneto (Member at large} ; Michael Loughran (Select Board Rep Alternate); Robert Maddestra (Member at large Alternate); Jill B. Juran (Member at large alternate) as Members to the Traffic Committee, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Ro]! Call was taken, vote 5-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr.J. Connolly Affirmative Mr.C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. T. Theodore Affirmative Mr. Loughran — Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
May 25Award the SERSG FY 22 Water & Sewer Treatment…Motion: the Board award the SERSG FY 22 Water & Sewer Treatment…Passed 5–0 · Christopher J. Connolly: Not recorded
May 25, 2021: Award the SERSG FY 22 Water & Sewer Treatment Chemicals and DPW Supplies Contracts
The Board award the SERSG FY 22 Water & Sewer Treatment Chemicals and DPW Supplies Contracts
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but the roll call reads: Lisa R. Lopez yes, John J. Connolly yes, Christopher J. Connolly yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Theodore, that the Board award the SERSG FY 22 Water & Sewer Treatment Chemicals and DPW Supplies Contracts, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
May 25Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in…Motion: the Board Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in…Passed 4–0 · Christopher J. Connolly: Yes
May 25, 2021: Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $1000.00 from Victor Del Vecchio and…
The Board Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $1000.00 from Victor Del Vecchio and Lisa Lopez to the Department of Elder and Human Services
Voted: Yes
Yes: Christopher J. Connolly, John J. Connolly, Loughran, TheodoreAbstained: Lopez
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Theodore, that the Board Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $1000.00 from Victor Del Vecchio and Lisa Lopez to the Department of Elder and Human Services, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0-1 Ms. L. Lopez Abstain Mr.J. Connolly Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. T. Theodore Affirmative Mr. Loughran = Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
May 11Appoint Deborah Stein ~ Sharp_as the Walk, Bike and…Motion: the Board appoint Deborah Stein ~ Sharp_as the Walk, Bike and…Passed 4–0 · Christopher J. Connolly: Not recorded
May 11, 2021: Appoint Deborah Stein ~ Sharp_as the Walk, Bike and Hike Representative to the Pequitside Task Force
The Board appoint Deborah Stein ~ Sharp_as the Walk, Bike and Hike Representative to the Pequitside Task Force
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but the roll call reads: John J. Connolly yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. C, Connolly that the Board appoint Deborah Stein ~ Sharp_as the Walk, Bike and Hike Representative to the Pequitside Task Force, seconded by Mr. M. Loughran Roll Call, 4-0 Mir. C. Connolly Ms. L. Lopez Mr. M. Loughran Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Christopher J. Connolly, second: Loughran)
Votes with no disagreement (187)
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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