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John R. McCourt
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list McCourt as present or absent at the start.
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- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
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Attendance
At the start of 21 of 22 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.
Missed
- Nov 28, 2023 · Regular: Absent (It was noted that Mr. John McCourt was not present.)
Every meeting (22)
- Mar 19, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 12, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 20, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 6, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 1, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 23, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 9, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Dec 27, 2023 · Regular: Present (Mr. Albert returns, and Mr. Theodore and Mr. McCourt recuse themselves and leave the room for the)
- Dec 19, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 5, 2023 · Regular: Present (It was noted Chair Thomas Theodore and Member John McCourt recused themselves and left the room)
- Nov 28, 2023 · Regular: Absent (It was noted that Mr. John McCourt was not present.)
- Nov 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 17, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 8, 2023 · Special: Present
- Jun 6, 2023 · Special: Present
- May 23, 2023 · Special: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board
Jan 23Authorize the Town Administrator to be the decision -maker…Motion: the Board authorize the Town Administrator to be the decision -maker…Passed 3–2 · McCourt: No
January 23, 2024: Authorize the Town Administrator to be the decision -maker regarding the voluntary percentage and type of renewable energy credits to be included in the Canton Electricity Choice program...
The Board authorize the Town Administrator to be the decision -maker regarding the voluntary percentage and type of renewable energy credits to be included in the Canton Electricity Choice program consistent with the Mass DPU's approved aggregation plan
Voted: No
Yes: Albert, Loughran, TheodoreNo: John J. Connolly, McCourt
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board authorize the Town Administrator to be the decision -maker regarding the voluntary percentage and type of renewable energy credits to be included in the Canton Electricity Choice program consistent with the Mass DPU's approved aggregation plan Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. C. Albert Vote: 3-2 (Mr. J. Connolly and Mr. J. McCourt opposed).” (Motion: Loughran, second: Albert)
Jan 23Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the applicable electricity…Motion: the Board authorize the Town Administrator to sign the applicable electricity…Passed 3–2 · McCourt: No
January 23, 2024: Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the applicable electricity supply contract on behalf of the Canton Electricity Choice Program
The Board authorize the Town Administrator to sign the applicable electricity supply contract on behalf of the Canton Electricity Choice Program
Voted: No
Yes: Albert, Loughran, TheodoreNo: John J. Connolly, McCourt
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board authorize the Town Administrator to sign the applicable electricity supply contract on behalf of the Canton Electricity Choice Program Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 3-2 (Mr. J. Connolly and Mr. J. McCourt opposed).” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Dec 27Approve the Common Victuallers License for D and E…Motion: the Board approve the Common Victuallers License for D and E…Passed 4–0 · McCourt: Not recorded
December 27, 2023: Approve the Common Victuallers License for D and E Pizza, 618 Washington Street
The Board approve the Common Victuallers License for D and E Pizza, 618 Washington Street
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present. Christopher M. Albert stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Common Victuallers License for D and E Pizza, 618 Washington Street Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr, J. McCourt Vote: 4-0-1 Mr. Albert abstain.” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Dec 27Approve the Common Victuallers License for Canton Town Club,…Motion: the Board approve the Common Victuallers License for Canton Town Club,…Passed 3–0 · McCourt: Not recorded
December 27, 2023: Approve the Common Victuallers License for Canton Town Club, 300 Bailey Street
The Board approve the Common Victuallers License for Canton Town Club, 300 Bailey Street
The minutes give only the count (3-0-2), not how each member voted. 3 members were present. Thomas W. Theodore stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote. John R. McCourt stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Common Victuallers License for Canton Town Club, 300 Bailey Street Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. C. Albert Vote: 3-0-2 Mr. Theodore, Mr..” (Motion: Loughran, second: Albert)
Dec 27Approve the Liquor License for Canton Town Club, 300…Motion: the Board approve the Liquor License for Canton Town Club, 300…Passed 3–0 · McCourt: Not recorded
December 27, 2023: Approve the Liquor License for Canton Town Club, 300 Bailey Street
The Board approve the Liquor License for Canton Town Club, 300 Bailey Street
The minutes give only the count (3-0-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board approve the Liquor License for Canton Town Club, 300 Bailey Street Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. C. Albert Vote: 3-0-2 Mr. Theodore, Mr..” (Motion: Loughran, second: Albert)
Dec 5Approve: Annual renewals of Amusement Permits, Entertainment Permits and…Motion: the Board Approve: Annual renewals of Amusement Permits, Entertainment Permits and…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · McCourt: Not recorded
December 5, 2023: Approve: Annual renewals of Amusement Permits, Entertainment Permits and Sunday Entertainment Permits; Class 11 and Class III Dealer licenses contingent upon payment all taxes and feeds owed
The Board Approve: Annual renewals of Amusement Permits, Entertainment Permits and Sunday Entertainment Permits; Class 11 and Class III Dealer licenses contingent upon payment all taxes and feeds owed
Thomas W. Theodore stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote. John R. McCourt stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Approve: Annual renewals of Amusement Permits, Entertainment Permits and Sunday Entertainment Permits; Class 11 and Class III Dealer licenses contingent upon payment all taxes and feeds owed Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. Connolly Vote: 3-0-2 (Mr. Theodore and Mr. McCourt recused).” (Motion: Loughran, second: John J. Connolly)
Dec 5Appoint: Parks and Recreation Winter Program Staff: James Bulman,…Motion: the Board Appoint: Parks and Recreation Winter Program Staff: James Bulman,…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · McCourt: Yes
December 5, 2023: Appoint: Parks and Recreation Winter Program Staff: James Bulman, Kayla Albert, Maya Aldrich, Elizabeth Bickett, Mary Donovan, Brenna French, Kayley Furbush, Sydney Gallery, Grace Giglio, Sarah...
The Board Appoint: Parks and Recreation Winter Program Staff: James Bulman, Kayla Albert, Maya Aldrich, Elizabeth Bickett, Mary Donovan, Brenna French, Kayley Furbush, Sydney Gallery, Grace Giglio, Sarah Hoban, Kate Kelleher, Kerry Kilduff, Veronica Lykov, Kylie Martone, Edward McDonough, Abigail Mulkern, Carmen Robles, Sydney Silverman, Viviana Truglia, Joanna Vigevani
Voted: Yes
Christopher M. Albert stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made that the Board Appoint: Parks and Recreation Winter Program Staff: James Bulman, Kayla Albert, Maya Aldrich, Elizabeth Bickett, Mary Donovan, Brenna French, Kayley Furbush, Sydney Gallery, Grace Giglio, Sarah Hoban, Kate Kelleher, Kerry Kilduff, Veronica Lykov, Kylie Martone, Edward McDonough, Abigail Mulkern, Carmen Robles, Sydney Silverman, Viviana Truglia, Joanna Vigevani Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 4-0-1 (Mr. Albert recused).” (Motion: Loughran, second: McCourt)
Votes with no disagreement (211)
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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