SB Minutes 10-10-23

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Select Board 
Minutes 
October 10, 2023 
7:00 p.m. 
Memorial Hall, 801 Washington St., Canton, MA 
Chair Thomas W. Theodore I Vice Chair John J. Connolly 
Clerk Michael C. Loughran I Member Christopher M. Albert 1 Member John R. McCourt 
Also Present: Charles E. Doody, Town Administrator; Laurie Bogue, Administrative Secretary 
Meeting called to order at 7:00 PM 
It was noted Mr. Chris Albert was not in attendance 
Chair Theodore made a statement about the attacks on the Middle East. 
Select Board Meeting Process 
Attorney Rich Hucksam, Town Counsel Office, was before the Board to go over basic elements and 
conduct of public participation in Select Board Meetings. He continued to refer to open meeting law and 
that public comment is not required, but if included, the time can be limited. He continued his 
discussion. He commented on audience videoing and live streaming, and noted it is allowable with 
permission from the Chair of the Board at the beginning of the meeting. His discussion continued. 
Public Hearing in connection with application for a license to store more than three vehicles at 50 
Coppersmith Way, Canton, MA, made by Canton Copperworks, LLC 
Clerk reads the notice into public record 
Motion was made that the Select Board open the public hearing 
Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 4-0 
David Eastridge, Thorndike Development, was before the Board to apply for the storage of more than 3 
vehicles for underground parking. The discussion continued. 
Motion was made that the Select Board close the Public Hearing 
Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Mr. J. McCourt Vote: 4-0 
Motion was made that the Select Board approve the application for a license to store more than three 
vehicles at 50 Coppersmith Way, Canton, MA, made by Canton Copperworks, LLC pending successful 
completion of the fire protection system and notification to abutters of the license application per the 
Fire Chief