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SB Minutes 3-31-26

Select Board · Source meeting date: 2026-03-31 · Record 82134

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Minutes 
March 31, 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 called to order at 7:00 PM 
The Chair noted that members Mr. Loughran and Mr. Albert were not present. 
The Chair noted the meeting is being recorded by Canton Community Television 
Public Comment Period 
The Chair read statement about Public Comment 
Time was provided for attendees to discuss items not on the agenda 
Peter Hennessey, Canton; Ashley Bell, Dedham St.; Angela Chan, Canton; Brenda Sweeney, Canton; Greg 
Murphy, Canton; James White, Narragansett, RI; Peter Murphy, Marshfield; David Clough, Canton all 
provided comments to the Board. 
Public Hearing regarding the application for a Class 11 Auto Dealer's License for InversionesLexis Auto 
Sales LLC, 437 Turnpike St, #212, Canton, MA 
Clerk reads the public hearing notice into the record. 
Motion was made that the Board open the Public Hearing 
Motion: Ms, S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0 
Mr. Doody, Town Administrator noted all the paperwork is in order 
Motion was made that the Board close the Public Hearing 
Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0 
Motion was made that the Board approve the application for a Class II Auto Dealer's License for 
Invers!ones Lexis Auto Sales LLC, 437 Turnpike St, #212, Canton, MA. 
Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0 
Consider the approval of the PILOT for the Hellenic Center 
Gene Manning, Economic Development Committee was before the Board regarding a new PILOT 
Agreement for the Hellenic. At this stage, he was before the Board as information only. He noted that 
the document is with Town Counsel for their review. A discussion continued. Mr. Manning noted that 
the Board of Assessors recommended approval and he would be back before the Select Board at a 
later time to ask for their approval. There was no motion, the Board seemed to be in agreement of the 
proposal as presented by Mr. Manning. The discussion continued.

Motion was made that the Board approve the appointment of the Interim Town Administrator -Jennifer 
Kemalian 
Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0 
Motion was made that the Board approve the appointment of the Interim Fire Chief -Edwin Freitas 
Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0 
Motion was made that the Board approve the appointment of the Interim Director of Central 
Maintenance -Robert Martin 
Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0 
Motion was made that the Board approve the appointment of Deputy Police Chief of Administration - 
Michael Gifford Cruz contingent upon successful completion of negotiations and background screenings, 
Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0 
Motion was made that the Board approve the job descriptions for the Finance Department -Treasurer 
Collector and Budget Analyst 
Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0 
Motion was made that the Board approve the appointment of Treasurer Collector -Susan Desjardins 
Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0 
Motion was made that the Board approve the appointment of a Constable -Sergeant Sean Becker 
Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0 
Motion was made that the Board 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 Beautification Committee 
for Canton Clean Up Day: 
$1,000.00 from the Bank of Canton 
$300.00 from Hebrew Senior Life 
Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0 
Motion was made that the Board approve the renewal of a seasonal wine and malt liquor license and 
renewal of common victualler license for K&K Kitchens, dba Karen's Kitchen, 2167 Washington St. 
Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0 
The Vendor Warrant total for the week of 03/19/26: $3,296,381.91 
The Payroll Warrant total for the week of 03/19/26: $2,005,134.70 
The Vendor Warrant total for the week of 03/26/26: $2,563,257.14 
Motion was made that the Board approve the minutes for the Select Board Meeting of March 17, 2026 
Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0 
Town Administrator Update 
Town Administrator Doody updated the public on Pine Street Hours, noting updated hours are posted on 
the website and are subject to change. He continued to note that the Commission on Disabilities is in need 
of members. The committee is working on the ADA transition Plan. Republic Services communicated to the 
Town that overflow recyclables will not be picked up. If it doesn't fit in the tote it will not be picked up. Mr. 
Doody continued with a Congratulations to Chief Wendell Robery, stating his retirement and Friday April 3, 
2026 was his last day. 
Announcements

Vice Chair Trish Boyden provided a response in the form of a statement regarding something she heard. 
Member Susan Harrington read a letter from Police Chief Daniels regarding flock cameras. 
The Select Board will hold the next meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 7:00 PM Salah Meeting Room, 
Memorial Hall, 801 Washington Street 
Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 PM 
Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0 
Respectfully submitted, 
, C erk 
Date approved:

Attachments for March 31, 2026 
Flock Cameras - Selectboard.pclf 
Pine Street Hours.pclf 
715 class II hearing for auto clealer,pclf 
2026 April 24 Hellenic Pilot Agreement v2... 
2026 April 24 Hellenic Pilot Agreement v2... 
Gene response.pclf 
Hellenic Pilot.pdf 
SB Minutes 3-17-26.docx 
SB Minutes 3-17-26,pdf 
Accounting- Finance BudgetAnalyst,pdf 'a 
EF PAF.pdf 3 
Final Policy Guidelines Constable 3-4-23.... 3 
1K PAF,pdf 3 
Karen Kitchen renewal wine and malt an... 3 
MK PAF.pdf 3 
NB appointments for finance departmen... 3 
NB Deputy Police Chief resume.pcif 3 
NB donation for clean up clay,pdf 3 
NB Interims.pclf 
NB Orchard Cove - Clean up clay clonatio... 3 
NB Vote to appoint Sgt Becker as Consta... 3 
NB1 Appoint Ed Freitas as interim Fire Ch... 3 
NB2 Appoint Jen as interim Town Admini... 3 
RM PAF.pdf 
SD PAF,pclf 3

% Other Payroll Venclor 3-14-26,pclf 
Payroll Venclor 3-26-26.pclf