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SB Minutes 1-6-26
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M Minutes January 6, 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 Member Trish Boyden was not present 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; Peter Murphy, Marshfield provided comments to the Board. Public Hearing regarding the application for a new Section 12 All Alcohol Liquor License and a Common Victualler's License for Canbobcon Inc., dba Conrad's Restaurant, 95 Washington St. Suite 5., Canton, MA 02021. Clerk reads the Public Hearing notice into the record Motion was made to open the Public Hearing Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr, M. Loughran Vote 4-0 Bob Conrad, owner of Conrads Restaurants was before the Board noting he has several restaurants in the area. He noted it is casual family dining and 70% business is food. Mr. Conrad noted he is community oriented. The discussion continued. He is hoping to open end of March, early April. Motion was made that the Board close the Public Hearing Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote 4-0 Motion was made that the Board approve the application for a new Section 12 All Alcohol Liquor License and a Common Victualler's License for Canbobcon Inc., dba Conrad's Restaurant, 95 Washington St. Suite S., Canton, MA 02021 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote 4-0 Paul Revere Museum of Discovery and Innovation Update
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John Morton, Museum Director, was before the Board announcing the opening of the Museum of Discover and Innovation. He noted the hours of operation for the Museum as Winter hours -Thursday and Fridays, 1-7, Saturday and Sunday 10-4 pm. Mr. Morton continued about the possibility of expanding hours over school vacations and in the Spring/Summer and noted many membership levels. The discussion continued about some of the exhibits, noting it is a work in progress. There was more discussion. Annual Town Meeting list of articles -discussion -see attached The Chair noted that all these articles can be discussed for as to inclusion on the warrant at future meetings. Motion was made that the Board accept the of the articles presented as published on the Agenda pending Town Counsel review Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote: 4-0 Motion was made that the Board refer zoning articles to Planning Board for Annual Town Meeting Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote 4-0 Motion was made that the Board approve the Personal Action Form for firefighter -Mathew Pigeon Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote 4-0 Motion was made that the Board approve the memorandum of agreement for AFSCME union, (3 year agreement ) Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote 3-0 (Mr. Loughran recused) Charlie Doody, Town Administrator noted that the Town will pay 50% of the gas and electric, as the space upstairs is town space, which equates to about $5000 per month. The discussion continued. Motion was made that the Board approve the amendment to the Northern Spy lease agreement as presented Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote 4-0 Motion was made that the Board approve the business structure for sole proprietorship for Canton Auto Sales Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr, M. Loughran Vote 4-0 Motion was made that the Board approve the application to obtain a special license to serve alcoholic beverages at one -day event, Comedy Night Fundraiser at the Canton Public Library, 786 Washington St, on February 28, 2026 from 6-11 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief approval Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote 4-0 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 following donations to the Department of Elder and Human Services $2600 from Canton Association of Business and Industries Charitable Fund Inc. $1000 from Kathleen Szymanski, (the Bernard T. Szymanski Memorial Fund) $5000 from anonymous donor $2500 from Paul and Linda Sloan
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Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote 4-0 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 an anonymous donation to the Fire Department in the amount $8650 for life saving equipment needs Motion: Mr, C. Albert Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote 4-0 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 an anonymous donation to the Police Department in the amount $4,400 for e-bikes Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote 4-0 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 grant of $50,000 from Outfront Media for the Shawmut and 95 locations to be deposited to the Billboard Mitigation Account Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote 4-0 Motion was made that the Board approve the livery license for Moise Livery subject to any fees owned to the town Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote 4-0 Motion was made that the Board renew the Second Hand Jewelry and Electronics License for Precious Metals Reclaiming Service, 253 Revere St. B, Canton, MA 02021 Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote 4-0 Motion was made that the Board approve the request for the use of mitigation for the Police/MIS for up to $70,000 for exterior cameras at Police Station, data terminals for vehicles and hands free communication for motorcycles Motion: Mr, C. Albert Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote 4-0 Greg Murphy, Canton, member of Capital Planning, asked if this was being withdrawn from Capital Planning Motion was made that the Board authorize the use of up to $120,000 for sod for upper field at Pequitside for Parks and Recreation Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote 4-0 The Vendor Warrant total for the week of 12/18/25: $1,232,602.23 The Payroll Warrant total for the week of 12/18/25: $ 1,198.22 The Vendor Warrant total for the week of 12/24/25: $3,762,246.02 The Payroll Warrant total for the week of 12/24/25: $2,038,668.02 The Vendor Warrant total for the week of 12/31/25: $248,257.15 Motion was made that the Board approve the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote 4-0 Town Administrator Update
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Charlie Doody noted that Annual Town Meeting is May 11, 2026. Mr. Doody noted that Friday January 9, 2026 recycling will be delayed by one day. He continued that Operational Budgets have been submitted, department heads will be meeting soon. The Fire Chief is retiring in April and the consultant will start the search soon. Announcements The Select Board will hold the next meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 7:00 PM Salah Meeting Room, Memorial Hall, 801 Washington Street Motion was made that the Board adjourn at 7:47PM Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Mr. M. Loughran Vote 4-0 Respectfully submitted, ar'Z,er M. Albeerc f Date approved Topics not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours in advance of the meeting
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Attachments for January 6, 2026 715 Conrads.pdf 730 Modi presentation John Morton.pdf 730 Paul Revere MoDI - Selectboard.pdf Conrads application.pdf Fire PAF.pdf NB1 List of articles discussion.docx N62 Refer zoning articies.docx N83 Appointment of Fire.pdf N84 AFSCME MOA.pdf NB5 Northern Spy Amendment.pdf NB6 Canton Auto Sales change to busine... NB7 One Day License - William Quinn- F... NBB many donations to DEHS.pdf N89 Anonymous Donation to Flre.pdf NB10 Donation Police-ebikes.pdf NB10 Slmoni to Police.pdf N811 Out Front Media - 50,000.00.pdf NB12 Livery application.pdf N614 Mitigation reyuest.pdf N614 Voting on mitigation suggestions fr... Other Perpetual Care Deed #2283.pdf Other Perpetual Care Deed #22E4.pdf other Vendor Payroll warrant.pdf other Vendor Payroll.pdf 1�4 Vendor Payroll Warrants 12-31.25.pdf