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SB Minutes 1-20-26

Select Board · Source meeting date: 2026-01-20 · Record 82027

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Minutes 
January 20, 2026 
7:00 PM Meeting 
Memorial Hall, 801 Washington St., Canton, MA 
Chair John R. McCourt I Vice -Chair Patricia M. Boyden 
Clerk Christopher M. Albert I Member Michael C. Loughran I Member Susan M. Harrington 
The meeting was resumed from Executive Session and called to order at 7:00 PM 
The Chair noted the meeting is being recorded by Canton Community Television 
The Chair read statement about Public Comment 
Time was provided for attendees to discuss items not on the agenda 
Brenda Sweeney, Canton provided comments to the Board. 
Continued discussion Annual Town Meeting articles 
The Chair noted not all articles have been drafted and the Select Board will discuss their positions 
on February 17. Town Administrator Charlie Doody noted one of the articles on the list will be 
removed, noting the Mass General Law had previously been accepted at a past Town Meeting. 
Town Planner Connor Murphy noted 2 applications were before the Board for street acceptances. He 
noted the process is for the Select Board to refer to the Planning Board, they write a report, it comes 
back to the Select Board for a Public Meeting to declare the layout of the roads. There was more 
discussion. It was noted that all the letters of compliance should be ready for the February 17 Select 
Board Meeting. 
Motion was made that the Board approve the intent to layout the roads and refer to the Planning Board 
for Stillwater Road, Foundry Lane, Dalebrook Court, Stonewood Drive, Isabella Circle, Holly Way 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert 
Second: Ms. T. Boyden 
Vote 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board renew the Common Victualler License for Cut Above Deli, 1036 
Turnpike St 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert 
Second: Ms. T. Boyden 
Vote 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board appoint the Young Adult Services Librarian -Anderson Vasquez 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert 
Second: Ms. T. Boyden 
Vote 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board appoint of the Community Outreach Librarian -Erin Kelley 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote 5-0

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Motion was made that the Board approve the application to obtain a special license to serve wine and 
malt beverages at one -day event, after Road Race party for the Friends of the Canton Public Library, on 
the library grounds, 786 Washington St, on April 26, 2026, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM and one day 
entertainment permit application contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief 
approval 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert 
Second: Ms. T. Boyden 
Vote 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board approve the re -appointment to the Norfolk County Advisory Board - 
John Connolly 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert 
Second: Ms. T. Boyden 
Vote 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board authorize the notification to incumbents regarding expiring committee 
Appointments as posted on the Agenda 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden 
Vote 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms 
there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $50.00 from Jenny Sun to the Police Department 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms, T. Boyden Vote 5-0 
The Vendor Warrant total for the week of 01/08/26: $1,398,649.83 
The Payroll Warrant total for the week of 01/08/26: $1,944,457.82 
The Vendor Warrant total for the week of 01/15/26: $1,834,228.24 
Motion was made that the Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $1750 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote 5-0 
The Select Board will hold the next meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Salah Meeting 
Room, Memorial Hall, 801 Washington Street 
Motion was made that the Board adjourn at 7:20PM 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote 5-0 
Respectfully submitted, 
CN ist M. Albert, Clerk 
Date approved 8 - _

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January 20 2026 attachments 
j for artile discussion.pdf 
a NB Committee lists for re -appointments.... 
NB Common Vict for Cut Above Deli.pdf 
NB donation to Police from Jenny Sun.pdf 
NB email for appointment to Norfolk Co... 
NB intent to layout road.pdf 
NB Library appointments.pdf 
1}) NB one day for library and one day entert... 
T-I NB Re -Appointment request - John Con... 
RAF Community Outreach.pdf 
I PAF Young Adult.pdf 
other business Commitment Charges De... 
other business Vendor Payroll.pdf 
�! other Vendor Payroll 1-15-26.pdf 
L) 5B Minutes December 16, 2025.docx 
SB Minutes December 16, 2025.pdf 
SB Minutes December 30, 2025.docx 
SB Minutes December 30, 2025.pdf 
SB Minutes January 6, 2026.docx 
SB Minutes January 6, 2026.pdf

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1/20/2026 
Cable License Renewal Committee 
Charles E. Doody 
Tanya Willow 
Peter Hennessey 
Louis Jutras 
Brian Lynch 
Animal Inspector 
Stacy Benton 
Canton Veteran's Council 
Francis Labollita 
Peter Hennessey 
Darren Bouwmeester 
Robert Maffle 
Krysten Hanover 
John W.Foley 
Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan 
Regen Jamieson 
Alan Rapoport 
Michael Trotta 
Randy Scollins 
Charles E. Doody 
Sean Robinson 
Chris Sykes 
Custodian of Tax and Title 
Randy Scollins 
Economic Development 
Alan Rapoport 
Tyrishma Allen 
John W.Foley 
Gene Manning 
Emilio Mauro 
Gopal K. Chopra 
Tera Kull 
Gregory Murphy 
John L, Sequin 
Superintendent of Fire Alarms 
Fire Chief Wendell E. Robery

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Health Insurance Advisory Committee 
Randy Scollins 
Charles E. Doody 
Jody Middleton 
Lt. Charles Rae 
Diane Tynan 
Kimberly Willett 
Robert Collins 
Jane Consalvi 
Tamra Stock 
Courtney Gaboury 
James Galanis 
Derek Folan 
Liaison to State Ethic Commission 
Charles E. Doody 
MBTA Advisory Board Rep 
P. Christopher Podgurski 
Master Plan Implementation Committee 
James Quigley 
Robert MacDonald 
Alan Rapoport 
Patricia Boyden 
Michael Nourse 
Janice McCarthy 
Sonja Grauds 
Emilio Mauro 
Peg Mead 
Mapping Commission 
Louis Jutras 
Michael Trotta 
Alfons Koka 
Kelsey Quinlan 
Parking Clerk 
Tracy Kenney

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Diversitv, Equity, and Inclusion Committee 
Amanda Ryder 
Matthew Masciarelli 
Bill Lee Payne 
Krysten Hanover 
Nichola Gallagher 
Jestin King 
Joan Schottenfeld 
Jayne Orlando - Moore 
Naomi A. Akan 
Alan Rapoport 
Willie Wilson 
Alexandra Hapenny 
Permit Advisory Committee 
Charles E. Doody 
Robert McCarthy 
Edward Walsh 
Greg Pardo 
Regen Jamieson 
Connor Murphy 
James Quigley 
Gene Manning 
Reservoir Pond Advisory Committee 
William Walsh 
Julie Moffatt 
David Cahill 
Karen Fitzgerald Healy 
Pauline O'Leary 
Julie Moffatt 
Marsha Armando 
Janet Donnoe 
John R. McCourt 
Robert Gorham 
Town Sick Bank Committee 
Jody Middleton 
Ellen Jones 
Susan Musto 
Diane Tynan 
Karen Lawlor 
Tamra Stock

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Sue Desjarden 
Sustainability Climate Action Plan Committee 
Kristine Meaney 
Connor Murphy 
Patricia McDermott 
Tom Birmingham 
Alana Murphy 
Jennifer Wexler 
Matthew Masciarelll 
Alan Abend 
Kathleen O'Connell 
Gregory Murphy 
Water & Sewer Rate Policy Committee 
Randy Scollins 
Mike Trotta 
Mike Jerrier 
Adam Nichols 
Tom Birmingham 
Chris Sykes 
Dan Cole 
Joseph Ridge 
Zoning Board of Appeals 
Greg Pardo 
Matthew Carlton / Alternate Member 
Barbara J. St. Andre / Alternate Member 
Beautification Committee 
Michael Molway 
Canton Cultural Council 
Alexandrea Hapenny 
Conservation Commission 
Paul Degnan

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Kevin M Colmey 
Council on Aging 
Peter Marshalka 
Jane Pratt 
Paul Sloan 
Parks & Recreation 
Debra Kelley 
Registrar of Voters 
Marilyn Curran 
Historical Commission 
Michael Nourse 
George Comeau 
Emily Prigot 
MassPort Authority Representative 
James Aufiero 
MAPC Alternate Rep 
Gene Manning 
Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse 
Adam Hughes 
Harriet Burak 
Andrea Capone 
Mike Mahan 
Derek Folan 
Diane Tynan 
Victoria DiMaria 
Energy Advisory Committee 
Tom Birmingham 
Christine Smith 
Carl Engelbourg 
Emily -Torres -Cullinane 
Sustainability Committee 
Angelika Mayman 
Patricia McDermott

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Katy Clark 
Public Weigher 
Brendan Healy