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SB Minutes 8-25-26
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Minutes August 25, 2026 7:00 PM Meeting Memorial Hall, 801 Washington St., Canton, MA Chair Susan Harrington I Vice -Chair Patricia M. Boyden Clerk John R. McCourt I Member Michael C. Loughran I Member Julie Beckham Meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM It was noted Susan Harrington and Michael Loughran were not present. The Vice Chair noted the meeting is being recorded by Canton Community Television The Vice Chair read statement about Public Comment Time was provided for attendees to discuss items not on the agenda. Kiley Nichols, Canton; Peter Murphy, Marshfield; Brenda Sweeney, Canton; Joe Plana, Stoughton all provided comments to the Board. Open Space and Rec Plan Update Connor Murphy, Town Planner and Krista Moravec, Consultant presented a powerpoint on the Open Space and Recreation 10 year Plan and Goals. The discussion continued about town needs, community needs, management needs. The discussion continued regarding maximizing the conservation land funds to protect natural land. The discussion continued. The request was a letter of review for the Select Board which will be approved at a future meeting. This was taken under advisement. Motion was made that the Board approve the Personnel Action Form for Police Detective: William Branca Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0 Motion was made that the Board approve the $161,000 grant from Dept of Mental Health Jail/Arrest Diversion Program for a co -response grant for the Police Department Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0 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 4 53A: donations to the Department of Elder and Human Services in memory of Judy Kincade $100 from The Sem Family $50 from Steve and Michelle Kincade $165 from the Sturdy Memorial Hospital Patient Accounts Dept Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0 Motion was made that the Board approve the request for the Irish Cultural Centre Annual 5K Walk/Run Road Race, to be held on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 9:30 am, subject to Police and Fire approval Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0
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Motion was made that the Board approve the re -appointment to the Affordable Housing Trust for the Town Planner -Connor Murphy Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0 Motion was made that the Board approve the re -appointment to the Affordable Housing Trust for the Housing Authority Representative -Lisa Lopez Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0 Motion was made that the Board approve the Personnel Action Form for Firefighter -John Hutchinson, Jr. Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0 The Vendor Warrant total for the week of 08/13/26: $ 37,966,841.07 The Vendor Warrant total for the week of 08/20/26: $ 5,349,571.31 The Payroll Warrant total for the week of 08/20/26: $ 1,076,291.72 The Payroll Warrant total for the week of 08/20/26: $ 903,206,63 Motion was made that the Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $3725 Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0 Motion was made that the Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of July 28, 2026; August 11, 2026 Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0 Town Administrator Update Jen Kemalian , Interim Town Administrator, reminded the Celebration of Life is August 27th. She continued about the paving projects beginning on September 9, 2026. Ms. Kemalian updated the Board on the Town Administrator Search, noting they received 26 resumes, 18 from Massachusetts, 8 from out of state. The consultants will screen them and perform phone interviews, before moving any forward. The Select Board will hold the next meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 7:00 PM Salah Meeting Room, Memorial Hall, 801 Washington Street Motion was made to adjourn at 7:34 PM Motion: Ms. P. Boyden Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0 Respectful y s mitted, r John R. McCourt Clerk Date approved: �' _ Cx