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Mark J. Porter
Elected townwide · 4 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Board
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Porter 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 22 of 22 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (22)
- Mar 30, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 16, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 2, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 16, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 2, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 19, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 12, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 22, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 7, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 24, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 10, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 13, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 6, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 29, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 15, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 8, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 18, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 4, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 21, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 7, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 23, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 22, 2020 · Regular: Present (It was noted that Mr. Porter will recuse himself from this discussion. Ms. Lopez asked for support for this)
Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board
Feb 16Approve: Common Victualler Application for Grand Slam Deli Pizza,…Motion: the Board Approve: Common Victualler Application for Grand Slam Deli Pizza,…Passed 5–0 · Porter: Not recorded
February 16, 2021: Approve: Common Victualler Application for Grand Slam Deli Pizza, 355 Turnpike St #4, Canton
The Board Approve: Common Victualler Application for Grand Slam Deli Pizza, 355 Turnpike St #4, Canton
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but the roll call reads: Michael C. Loughran yes, Mark J. Porter yes, Christopher J. Connolly yes, John J. Connolly yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board Approve: Common Victualler Application for Grand Slam Deli Pizza, 355 Turnpike St #4, Canton, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll call vote, 5-0 Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative IVIs. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Feb 2Approve no change to FY22 medical, dental & basic…Motion: the Board approve no change to FY22 medical, dental & basic…Passed 4–0 · Porter: Yes
February 2, 2021: Approve no change to FY22 medical, dental & basic life insurance subject to negotiations with the Public Employee Committee
The Board approve no change to FY22 medical, dental & basic life insurance subject to negotiations with the Public Employee Committee
Voted: Yes
Yes: John J. Connolly, Lopez, Loughran, PorterAbstained: Christopher J. Connolly
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve no change to FY22 medical, dental & basic life insurance subject to negotiations with the Public Employee Committee, seconded by Mr. Loughran Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0-1 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Abstain Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Loughran)
Jan 19Appoint Brian Loughran as Grounds Maintenance Worker, Parks and…Motion: the Board appoint Brian Loughran as Grounds Maintenance Worker, Parks and…Passed 4–0 · Porter: Yes
January 19, 2021: Appoint Brian Loughran as Grounds Maintenance Worker, Parks and Recreation
The Board appoint Brian Loughran as Grounds Maintenance Worker, Parks and Recreation
Voted: Yes
Yes: Christopher J. Connolly, John J. Connolly, Lopez, PorterAbstained: Loughran
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board appoint Brian Loughran as Grounds Maintenance Worker, Parks and Recreation, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll call vote 4-0-1 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Abstain Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Dec 7Transition to having town offices open to employees only…Motion: the Board transition to having town offices open to employees only…Passed 5–0 · Porter: Not recorded
December 7, 2020: Transition to having town offices open to employees only and that transactions, if they cannot be done via email, mail, web, or telephone, be done by appointment only, and that…
The Board transition to having town offices open to employees only and that transactions, if they cannot be done via email, mail, web, or telephone, be done by appointment only, and that further, the matter be placed on the Select Board's second January 2021 agenda to review with the date of the transition being determined by the Chair of the Board and the Town Administrator
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but the roll call reads: Lisa R. Lopez yes, Mark J. Porter yes, Michael C. Loughran yes, John J. Connolly yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board transition to having town offices open to employees only and that transactions, if they cannot be done via email, mail, web, or telephone, be done by appointment only, and that further, the matter be placed on the Select Board's second January 2021 agenda to review with the date of the transition being determined by the Chair of the Board and the Town Administrator, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr: C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter)
Nov 24Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in…Motion: the Board Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in…Passed 4–0 · Porter: Yes
November 24, 2020: Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donations to the Council on Aging: Victor…
The Board Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donations to the Council on Aging: Victor Delvecchio and Alicia Lopez Family $1000.00; Virginia Berardi $50.00; Lucy Ronayne $50.00
Voted: Yes
Yes: Christopher J. Connolly, John J. Connolly, Loughran, PorterAbstained: Lopez
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donations to the Council on Aging: Victor Delvecchio and Alicia Lopez Family $1000.00; Virginia Berardi $50.00; Lucy Ronayne $50.00, ,seconded by Mr. C. Connolly. Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0-1 Ms. L. Lopez Abstain Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative M r. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Nov 10Approve the application for an All Alcohol Restaurant License…Motion: the Board approve the application for an All Alcohol Restaurant License…Passed 4–0 · Porter: Not recorded
November 10, 2020: Approve the application for an All Alcohol Restaurant License for Topgolf USA Canton LLC dba Topgolf located at 777 Dedham Street, Canton, MA
The Board approve the application for an All Alcohol Restaurant License for Topgolf USA Canton LLC dba Topgolf located at 777 Dedham Street, Canton, MA
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. Porter that the Board approve the application for an All Alcohol Restaurant License for Topgolf USA Canton LLC dba Topgolf located at 777 Dedham Street, Canton, MA, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Nov 10Approve the application for a Class II Wholesale Only…Motion: the Board approve the application for a Class II Wholesale Only…Passed 4–0 · Porter: Not recorded
November 10, 2020: Approve the application for a Class II Wholesale Only Auto Dealer's License for Mass Car Mart, LLC, 499 Sherman Street, Canton, MA
The Board approve the application for a Class II Wholesale Only Auto Dealer's License for Mass Car Mart, LLC, 499 Sherman Street, Canton, MA
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. Porter that the Board approve the application for a Class II Wholesale Only Auto Dealer's License for Mass Car Mart, LLC, 499 Sherman Street, Canton, MA., seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Oct 6Support the recommendation of the Finance Director and the…Motion: to support the recommendation of the Finance Director and the School…Passed 4–0 · Porter: Not recorded
October 6, 2020: Support the recommendation of the Finance Director and the School Committee
To support the recommendation of the Finance Director and the School Committee
The roll call does not give a vote for Christopher J. Connolly, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, to support the recommendation of the Finance Director and the School Committee, seconded by Mr. Loughran. Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Loughran)
Oct 6Support the CCPC pre-application submission for Memorial Hall exterior…Motion: the Board support the CCPC pre-application submission for Memorial Hall exterior…Passed 4–0 · Porter: Not recorded
October 6, 2020: Support the CCPC pre-application submission for Memorial Hall exterior repairs
The Board support the CCPC pre-application submission for Memorial Hall exterior repairs
The roll call does not give a vote for Christopher J. Connolly, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board support the CCPC pre-application submission for Memorial Hall exterior repairs, seconded by Mr. Loughran. Roll Call was taken, vote 4-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr.1. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Loughran)
Sep 29Approve paving of Revere St. with a cost estimate…Motion: the Board approve paving of Revere St. with a cost estimate…Passed 5–0 · Porter: Not recorded
September 29, 2020: Approve paving of Revere St. with a cost estimate of $262,329 with funds in the amount of $158,600 coming from the University Station mitigation account, and further that the developers…
The Board approve paving of Revere St. with a cost estimate of $262,329 with funds in the amount of $158,600 coming from the University Station mitigation account, and further that the developers obligation in Exhibit H of the Development Agreement of $768,000 be increased by $103,729 to $871,729 and that further, future building permit fees be waived in the amount of $103,729 and that the Board authorize the Chair to sign and amendment to the Develop agreement memorializing this approval
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but the roll call reads: Lisa R. Lopez yes, Mark J. Porter yes, Michael C. Loughran yes, John J. Connolly yes. Showing the count only. Christopher J. Connolly stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve paving of Revere St. with a cost estimate of $262,329 with funds in the amount of $158,600 coming from the University Station mitigation account, and further that the developers obligation in Exhibit H of the Development Agreement of $768,000 be increased by $103,729 to $871,729 and that further, future building permit fees be waived in the amount of $103,729 and that the Board authorize the Chair to sign and amendment to the Develop agreement memorializing this approval, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)
Votes with no disagreement (313)
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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