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At the start of 11 of 11 Select Board meetings in 2018–2019 Board.
Missed none.
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.
“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)
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.
“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)
October 2, 2018: Approve the indemnification and release of 38 Turtle Brook Rd., Unit 7-2, Turtle Brook Condo, Canton
To approve the indemnification and release of 38 Turtle Brook Rd., Unit 7-2, Turtle Brook Condo, Canton
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.
“Motion was made to approve the indemnification and release of 38 Turtle Brook Rd., Unit 7-2, Turtle Brook Condo, Canton. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
October 2, 2018: Approve the New Block Party Request Form
To approve the New Block Party Request Form
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.
“Motion was made to approve the New Block Party Request Form. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
October 2, 2018: Approve the Sewer Rate Relief Fiscal 2019
To approve the Sewer Rate Relief Fiscal 2019
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.
“Motion was made to approve the Sewer Rate Relief Fiscal 2019. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
October 2, 2018: Approve an application to obtain a special license to serve beer and wine at twelve one day events for the Milton Players at Pappas Rehabilitation Center, 3 Randolph Street be…
To approve an application to obtain a special license to serve beer and wine at twelve one day events for the Milton Players at Pappas Rehabilitation Center, 3 Randolph Street be held on October 26, 2018, October 27, 2018, November 2, 2018, November 3, 2018, January 25, 2019, January 26, 2019, February 1, 2019, February 2, 2019, April 26, 2019. April 27, 2019, May 3, 2019 and May 4, 2019 from 7:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. contingent upon Building Commission and Fire Chief approval
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.
“Motion was made to approve an application to obtain a special license to serve beer and wine at twelve one day events for the Milton Players at Pappas Rehabilitation Center, 3 Randolph Street be held on October 26, 2018, October 27, 2018, November 2, 2018, November 3, 2018, January 25, 2019, January 26, 2019, February 1, 2019, February 2, 2019, April 26, 2019. April 27, 2019, May 3, 2019 and May 4, 2019 from 7:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. contingent upon Building Commission and Fire Chief approval. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
October 2, 2018: Approve the request from the Canton Parks &Recreation Department to hold the Annual Halloween Parade on October 28, 2018 at 1:00 p.m
To approve the request from the Canton Parks &Recreation Department to hold the Annual Halloween Parade on October 28, 2018 at 1:00 p.m
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.
“Motion was made to approve the request from the Canton Parks &Recreation Department to hold the Annual Halloween Parade on October 28, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: S-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
October 2, 2018: Appoint Michael Pastor and Michael Doody as Firefighters
To appoint Michael Pastor and Michael Doody as Firefighters
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.
“Motion was made to appoint Michael Pastor and Michael Doody as Firefighters. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
October 2, 2018: Appoint Laura Smead to Metropolitan Area Planning Council
To appoint Laura Smead to Metropolitan Area Planning Council
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.
“Motion was made to appoint Laura Smead to Metropolitan Area Planning Council. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
October 2, 2018: Appoint Christopher Sykes as Member to the Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan and Member to the Water and Sewer Rate Policy Committee
To appoint Christopher Sykes as Member to the Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan and Member to the Water and Sewer Rate Policy Committee
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.
“Motion was made to appoint Christopher Sykes as Member to the Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan and Member to the Water and Sewer Rate Policy Committee. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
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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