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SB Minutes 5-11-26
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Minutes May 11, 2026 5:00 PM Meeting Memorial Hall, 801 Washington St., Canton, MA Chair John R. McCourt I Vice -Chair Patricia M. Boyden Member Michael C, Loughran I Member Susan M. Harrington I Member Julie Beckham The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM The Chair noted the meeting is being recorded by Canton Community Television Consider re -appointments of members of Boards and Committees -list attached Chair McCourt noted this has been postponed from the past couple of meetings. He continued that currently all the appointments are expired. Mr. McCourt felt that all reappointments should be voted on and if concerns that any individual shall have their due process if needed. The discussion continued about the current processes for reappointments. Ms. Beckham appreciated the list of committee members and length of time served thus far, created by Ms. Levitsky in the office, to which there are many individuals who have dedicated and volunteered for many years. She continued to note that maybe start the process of re -appointments many months before, white encouraging more resident participation if open seats. The discussion continued. Ms. Harrington inquired if an appointment can be made for less than the reappointment term. The discussion continued about whether all committees can be held over. Ms. Harrington continued her position on postponing the vote, due to some unanswered questions she had. Mr. Loughran added that any committee members appointment could be rescinded at any time if appropriate with just cause. The discussion continued. Ms. Boyden inquired about alternate member appointments and about processes for Executive Session. There was more discussion. Motion was made that the Board re -appointment the Members of Boards and committees as listed on the Agenda Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Ms. J. Beckham Vote: 3-2 (Ms. Harrington and Ms. Boyden opposed) Motion was made that the Board approve the new Sustainable Purchasing Policy which will replace and modernize the existing Buy Recycled Policy Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 Motion was made that the Board appoint Fire Captain -Sean Fallon Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 Motion was made that the Board appoint Interim Town Engineer -Joshua Gittings Motion: Mr. M. Loughran Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 Ms. Harrington announced the Spring Pops Concert on Tuesday May 19 at the Canton Town Club.
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Ms. Beckham congratulated the Hansen School on the recent Wizard of Oz performance and continued to note the successful Earth Day event, as well as the Paul Revere Heritage Del Vecchio Dedication. The meeting was not adjourned but halted at 5:25 PM, as it continued to Annual Town Meeting at Morse Auditorium, Canton High School, 7:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, CI < Approved on: �'
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Attachments for May 11, 2026 Meeting j Appointments List for the Select Board.pdf TNA appointment Fire Captain.pdf TNA Interim Town Engineer.pdf vote policy Buy Sustainable.pdf Zoning Board of Appeals.pdf