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Karen Canfield
Elected townwide · 1 term in this record
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Canfield 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 11 of 12 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.
Missed
- Jan 21, 2025 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (12)
- May 27, 2025 · Regular: Present (Karen Canfield left the meeting early (after the farewell remarks, before the Town Administrator's report).)
- May 13, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Apr 29, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Apr 14, 2025 · Town Meeting: Present
- Apr 8, 2025 · Regular: Present (Karen Canfield arrived late (6:34 p.m.).)
- Mar 25, 2025 · Regular: Present (Karen Canfield took part remotely.)
- Mar 11, 2025 · Regular: Present (Karen Canfield arrived late (6:47 p.m.).)
- Mar 4, 2025 · Joint: Present
- Feb 25, 2025 · Regular: Present (Karen Canfield took part remotely.)
- Feb 11, 2025 · Regular: Present (Karen Canfield took part remotely.)
- Jan 21, 2025 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 7, 2025 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board
May 27Award a contract to Comm-Tract Corp for the production…Motion: Move to award a contract to Comm-Tract Corp for the production…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Canfield: Not recorded
May 27, 2025: Award a contract to Comm-Tract Corp for the production and installation of fiber optic cabling at municipal facilities in an amount not to exceed $257,842.26
Move to award a contract to Comm-Tract Corp for the production and installation of fiber optic cabling at municipal facilities in an amount not to exceed $257,842.26.
Karen Canfield had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Move to award a contract to Comm-Tract Corp for the production and installation of fiber optic cabling at municipal facilities in an amount not to exceed $257,842.26. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
May 27Accept the $400 donation from the Cedar Point Association…Motion: Move to accept the $400 donation from the Cedar Point Association…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Canfield: Not recorded
May 27, 2025: Accept the $400 donation from the Cedar Point Association for the replacement of the flagpole at Hart Park pursuant to the Community Preservation project approved at the April 14, 2025…
Move to accept the $400 donation from the Cedar Point Association for the replacement of the flagpole at Hart Park pursuant to the Community Preservation project approved at the April 14, 2025 annual town meeting. With many thanks
Karen Canfield had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Move to accept the $400 donation from the Cedar Point Association for the replacement of the flagpole at Hart Park pursuant to the Community Preservation project approved at the April 14, 2025 annual town meeting. With many thanks Moved: Ms. Harrison Seconded: Ms. Connolly Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Harrison, second: Connolly)
May 27Award of contract to Borden & Remington Corp. of…Motion: Move to award of contract to Borden & Remington Corp. of…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Canfield: Not recorded
May 27, 2025: Award of contract to Borden & Remington Corp. of Fall River to provide sodium carbonate (bulk soda ash) in the unit cost of $0.2662 per pound for an aggregate amount…
Move to award of contract to Borden & Remington Corp. of Fall River to provide sodium carbonate (bulk soda ash) in the unit cost of $0.2662 per pound for an aggregate amount not to exceed $150,000 for fiscal year 2026.
Karen Canfield had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Move to award of contract to Borden & Remington Corp. of Fall River to provide sodium carbonate (bulk soda ash) in the unit cost of $0.2662 per pound for an aggregate amount not to exceed $150,000 for fiscal year 2026. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
May 27Award of contract to Borden & Remington Corp. of…Motion: Move to award of contract to Borden & Remington Corp. of…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Canfield: Not recorded
May 27, 2025: Award of contract to Borden & Remington Corp. of Fall River to provide potassium hydroxide at the unit price of $4.7568/gallon for bulk deliveries less than 3,000 gallons and $4.4304/gallon…
Move to award of contract to Borden & Remington Corp. of Fall River to provide potassium hydroxide at the unit price of $4.7568/gallon for bulk deliveries less than 3,000 gallons and $4.4304/gallon for bulk deliveries of more than 3,000 gallons for an aggregate amount not to exceed $350,000 for fiscal year 2026.
Karen Canfield had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Move to award of contract to Borden & Remington Corp. of Fall River to provide potassium hydroxide at the unit price of $4.7568/gallon for bulk deliveries less than 3,000 gallons and $4.4304/gallon for bulk deliveries of more than 3,000 gallons for an aggregate amount not to exceed $350,000 for fiscal year 2026. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Connolly Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Connolly)
May 27Renew the three Aquaculture licenses approved by the Board…Motion: Move that the Select Board renew the three Aquaculture licenses approved…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Canfield: Not recorded
May 27, 2025: Renew the three Aquaculture licenses approved by the Board to plant, grow, and take shellfish from the North Scituate waters of the Massachusetts Bay (DMF designation MB10.0), as indicated on…
Move that the Select Board renew the three Aquaculture licenses approved by the Board to plant, grow, and take shellfish from the North Scituate waters of the Massachusetts Bay (DMF designation MB10.0), as indicated on a plan on file with the Town Administrator, Shellfish Constable, and Select Board. This license is issued in accordance with compliance of relevant sections of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 130; Code of Massachusetts Regulations Title 322.15.0 and Title 322.16.0; and the Town of Scituate Shellfish Aquaculture License Regulations "License Program". Failure to comply with the federal, state and local laws and regulations shall result in license revocation. License area and coordinates are outlined on each of the following licenses: License 25-01 Issued to Jamie Davenport of 16 Booth Hill Road, Scituate MA 02066 and Gregory Wallingford of 144 Lamberts Lane, Cohasset MA 02025 License 25-02 Issued to Michael Cotter of 42 Scituate Road, Scituate MA 02066 License 25-03 Issued to Lawrence Trowbridge of 392 Tilden Road, Scituate MA 02066
Karen Canfield had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board renew the three Aquaculture licenses approved by the Board to plant, grow, and take shellfish from the North Scituate waters of the Massachusetts Bay (DMF designation MB10.0), as indicated on a plan on file with the Town Administrator, Shellfish Constable, and Select Board. This license is issued in accordance with compliance of relevant sections of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 130; Code of Massachusetts Regulations Title 322.15.0 and Title 322.16.0; and the Town of Scituate Shellfish Aquaculture License Regulations "License Program". Failure to comply with the federal, state and local laws and regulations shall result in license revocation. License area and coordinates are outlined on each of the following licenses: License 25-01 Issued to Jamie Davenport of 16 Booth Hill Road, Scituate MA 02066 and Gregory Wallingford of 144 Lamberts Lane, Cohasset MA 02025 License 25-02 Issued to Michael Cotter of 42 Scituate Road, Scituate MA 02066 License 25-03 Issued to Lawrence Trowbridge of 392 Tilden Road, Scituate MA 02066 Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
May 27Approve the proposed amendments to the Town of Scituate…Motion: Move to approve the proposed amendments to the Town of Scituate…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Canfield: Not recorded
May 27, 2025: Approve the proposed amendments to the Town of Scituate Shellfish Aquaculture License Regulations recommended by the Shellfish Advisory Committee for Section 4.2 Fees, C and D. c) Once a License...
Move to approve the proposed amendments to the Town of Scituate Shellfish Aquaculture License Regulations recommended by the Shellfish Advisory Committee for Section 4.2 Fees, C and D. c) Once a License has been granted, an Annual Reporting Fee shall be due in the amount of Two Hundred dollars ($200) per License. d) Once a License has been granted, an Annual Inspection Fee shall be due at the time of inspection in the amount of One Hundred dollars ($100) per license.
Karen Canfield had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Move to approve the proposed amendments to the Town of Scituate Shellfish Aquaculture License Regulations recommended by the Shellfish Advisory Committee for Section 4.2 Fees, C and D. c) Once a License has been granted, an Annual Reporting Fee shall be due in the amount of Two Hundred dollars ($200) per License. d) Once a License has been granted, an Annual Inspection Fee shall be due at the time of inspection in the amount of One Hundred dollars ($100) per license. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
May 27Approve the Special Event Permit to the Scituate Knights…Motion: Move to approve the Special Event Permit to the Scituate Knights…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Canfield: Not recorded
May 27, 2025: Approve the Special Event Permit to the Scituate Knights of Columbus with the expanded footprint on Cole Parkway for the annual carnival to be held July 8th through the 12th…
Move to approve the Special Event Permit to the Scituate Knights of Columbus with the expanded footprint on Cole Parkway for the annual carnival to be held July 8th through the 12th pending all required inspections. Setup will begin at midnight on July 7th.
Karen Canfield had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Move to approve the Special Event Permit to the Scituate Knights of Columbus with the expanded footprint on Cole Parkway for the annual carnival to be held July 8th through the 12th pending all required inspections. Setup will begin at midnight on July 7th. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Connolly Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Connolly)
May 27Update the Traffic Schedule of the Town of Scituate…Motion: Move that the Select Board vote to update the Traffic Schedule…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Canfield: Not recorded
May 27, 2025: Update the Traffic Schedule of the Town of Scituate Schedule 1 Parking Section 4 Fee Parking to include, No Parking without a Town of Scituate issued beach sticker for the…
Move that the Select Board vote to update the Traffic Schedule of the Town of Scituate Schedule 1 Parking Section 4 Fee Parking to include, No Parking without a Town of Scituate issued beach sticker for the following town beach lots: Humarock, Minot, Egypt, Sand Hills, Peggotty from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Karen Canfield had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to update the Traffic Schedule of the Town of Scituate Schedule 1 Parking Section 4 Fee Parking to include, No Parking without a Town of Scituate issued beach sticker for the following town beach lots: Humarock, Minot, Egypt, Sand Hills, Peggotty from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
May 27Adopt a No Parking Zone with a 15-minute loading/unloading…Motion: Move that the Select Board vote to adopt a No Parking…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Canfield: Not recorded
May 27, 2025: Adopt a No Parking Zone with a 15-minute loading/unloading exemption for the first 100 feet from Gannet Road on the easterly side of Mordecai Lincoln Road and update the Traffic…
Move that the Select Board vote to adopt a No Parking Zone with a 15-minute loading/unloading exemption for the first 100 feet from Gannet Road on the easterly side of Mordecai Lincoln Road and update the Traffic Schedule of the Town of Scituate.
Karen Canfield had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to adopt a No Parking Zone with a 15-minute loading/unloading exemption for the first 100 feet from Gannet Road on the easterly side of Mordecai Lincoln Road and update the Traffic Schedule of the Town of Scituate. Moved: Mr. Gilmore Seconded: Ms. Harrison Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Gilmore, second: Harrison)
May 27Approve the Town of Scituate Public Property Naming Policy…Motion: Move to approve the Town of Scituate Public Property Naming Policy…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Canfield: Not recorded
May 27, 2025: Approve the Town of Scituate Public Property Naming Policy and further move that the Select Board at its discretion be able to make a determination for a maintenance fund per…
Move to approve the Town of Scituate Public Property Naming Policy and further move that the Select Board at its discretion be able to make a determination for a maintenance fund per a project under the consideration of the policy as written and now amended on October 29, 2024.
Karen Canfield had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Move to approve the Town of Scituate Public Property Naming Policy and further move that the Select Board at its discretion be able to make a determination for a maintenance fund per a project under the consideration of the policy as written and now amended on October 29, 2024. Moved: Mr. Goodrich Seconded: Mr. Gilmore Unanimous (4-0).” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Gilmore)
Votes with no disagreement (94)
From the Scituate Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: stills from Scituate Community Television (“Meet the Candidate” videos for Freya Schlegel and Nico Afanasenko, 2025; Town of Scituate News Updates for Andrew Goodrich, Susan Harrison and Jim Gilmore, 2026). Former members show initials.
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