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Mark J. Porter
Elected townwide · 4 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2017–2018 Board
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2017–2018 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.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
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Attendance
At the start of 12 of 13 Select Board meetings in 2017–2018 Board.
Missed
- Apr 23, 2018 · Regular: Absent (It was noted that Mr. Porter was not in attendance as he had a prior commitment.)
Every meeting (13)
- May 16, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 14, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 1, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 23, 2018 · Regular: Absent (It was noted that Mr. Porter was not in attendance as he had a prior commitment.)
- Apr 17, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 10, 2018 · Regular: Present (Selectman Mark Porter has left the Salah Room.)
- Mar 29, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 20, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 6, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 20, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 6, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 23, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 9, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2017–2018 Board
May 16Approve the BOS meeting schedule from June 2018-December 2018Motion: to approve the BOS meeting schedule from June 2018-December 2018Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Porter: Yes
May 16, 2018: Approve the BOS meeting schedule from June 2018-December 2018
To approve the BOS meeting schedule from June 2018-December 2018
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 BOS meeting schedule from June 2018-December 2018 Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
May 16Approve the application to obtain a (special) license to…Motion: to approve the application to obtain a (special) license to serve…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Porter: Yes
May 16, 2018: Approve the application to obtain a (special) license to serve alcoholic beverages at a One-Day Event for to be held at St. John's School, 696 Washington Street on June 1,…
To approve the application to obtain a (special) license to serve alcoholic beverages at a One-Day Event for to be held at St. John's School, 696 Washington Street on June 1, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. contingent upon Building Commissioner 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.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the application to obtain a (special) license to serve alcoholic beverages at a One-Day Event for to be held at St. John's School, 696 Washington Street on June 1, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
May 16Approve the application to obtain a (special) license to…Motion: to approve the application to obtain a (special) license to serve…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Porter: Yes
May 16, 2018: Approve the application to obtain a (special) license to serve alcoholic beverages at a One-Day Event for to be held at Ponkapoag Golf Course, 1261 Washington Street on May 25,…
To approve the application to obtain a (special) license to serve alcoholic beverages at a One-Day Event for to be held at Ponkapoag Golf Course, 1261 Washington Street on May 25, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. contingent upon Building Commissioner 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.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the application to obtain a (special) license to serve alcoholic beverages at a One-Day Event for to be held at Ponkapoag Golf Course, 1261 Washington Street on May 25, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
May 16Appoint Sharon Johnson as Zoning Board of Appeals Secretary,…Motion: to appoint Sharon Johnson as Zoning Board of Appeals Secretary, part…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Porter: Yes
May 16, 2018: Appoint Sharon Johnson as Zoning Board of Appeals Secretary, part time without benefits
To appoint Sharon Johnson as Zoning Board of Appeals Secretary, part time without benefits
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 appoint Sharon Johnson as Zoning Board of Appeals Secretary, part time without benefits. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
May 16Appoint Daniel Ouzounian as Forestry ForemanMotion: to appoint Daniel Ouzounian as Forestry ForemanPassed Unanimous, 5 present · Porter: Yes
May 16, 2018: Appoint Daniel Ouzounian as Forestry Foreman
To appoint Daniel Ouzounian as Forestry Foreman
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 appoint Daniel Ouzounian as Forestry Foreman. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
May 16Appoint Darin Moriarity and Julianna Murray as Permanent Intermittent…Motion: to appoint Darin Moriarity and Julianna Murray as Permanent Intermittent Police…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Porter: Yes
May 16, 2018: Appoint Darin Moriarity and Julianna Murray as Permanent Intermittent Police Officers
To appoint Darin Moriarity and Julianna Murray as Permanent Intermittent Police Officers
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. Thomas W. Theodore had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Darin Moriarity and Julianna Murray as Permanent Intermittent Police Officers. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
May 16Appoint James Penza as Interim Cemetery Foreman, part time…Motion: to appoint James Penza as Interim Cemetery Foreman, part time without…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Porter: Yes
May 16, 2018: Appoint James Penza as Interim Cemetery Foreman, part time without benefits
To appoint James Penza as Interim Cemetery Foreman, part time without benefits
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 appoint James Penza as Interim Cemetery Foreman, part time without benefits. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
May 16Award SERSG contract for Paper and Water Sewer Treatment…Motion: to award SERSG contract for Paper and Water Sewer Treatment Chemicals…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Porter: Yes
May 16, 2018: Award SERSG contract for Paper and Water Sewer Treatment Chemicals for FY19
To award SERSG contract for Paper and Water Sewer Treatment Chemicals for FY19
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 award SERSG contract for Paper and Water Sewer Treatment Chemicals for FY19. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
May 16Approve Chapter 90 Project Request applications done by the…Motion: to approve Chapter 90 Project Request applications done by the engineering…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Porter: Yes
May 16, 2018: Approve Chapter 90 Project Request applications done by the engineering department in the amount of $786,743 includes work on several streets
To approve Chapter 90 Project Request applications done by the engineering department in the amount of $786,743 includes work on several streets
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 Chapter 90 Project Request applications done by the engineering department in the amount of $786,743 includes work on several streets. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
May 16Deny the Hackney License Application for Mr. Jay Lipis…Motion: to deny the Hackney License Application for Mr. Jay Lipis as…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Porter: Yes
May 16, 2018: Deny the Hackney License Application for Mr. Jay Lipis as recommended by the Police Department
To deny the Hackney License Application for Mr. Jay Lipis as recommended by the Police Department
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 deny the Hackney License Application for Mr. Jay Lipis as recommended by the Police Department. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Feeney)
Votes with no disagreement (45)
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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