Town of Canton Annual Report

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On the cover: Shepard Pond Dam, Reservoir Pond Dam and Old Shepard Street Dam

Photos courtesy of Lisa Grega, Assistant Town Engineer and Stephens Associates Consulting Engineers

ANNUAL TOWN REPORT

TOWN OF CANTON

2018

DEDICATION

This Annual Report is dedicated to

Retired Officer Thomas A. Keleher Sr. For his 38 years of dedicated service to the Town of Canton and its citizens as a Canton Police Officer

And also to

Martin J. Badoian For his 59 years of dedicated service to the Town of Canton and its citizens as the Head of the Canton High Math Department.

IN RECOGNITION OF THE FOLLOWING RETIREES FOR THEIR DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE TOWN Daniel Beal, Captain, Fire Department

Marie Brennan, Administrative Assistant, Building Department

Christina Carlton, Executive Assistant, Executive Office

Robert Gooley, Sergeant, Police Department

Yvon “Mark” Lague, Library Director

Philip Levreault, Staff Engineer, Department of Public Works

James Penza, Cemetery Forman, Department of Public Works

Janis Chapman, Special Education Teacher

Pamela D’Agostino, Foreign Language Teacher

Nancy Dobbins, Math Teacher

Jennifer Henderson, Assistant Superintendent

Michael Currivan, World History Teacher

Henry McDeed, Assistant Principal

IN MEMORIAM OF THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED THE TOWN Robert Antonucci, Council on Aging Bus Driver

Martin Badoian, Math Teacher

Nicholas Bartone, School Department Custodian

Marilyn Foley, School Department Cafeteria Worker

Thomas A. Keleher Sr., Police Officer

Marie Leary, Election Worker

Charles J. Lenhart, III, Skilled Laborer/Truck Driver

James M. Maguire, Firefighter

Mary E. McWilliams, Librarian

Eleanor M. O’Connell, School Department Aide

Catherine M. Savage, School Department Administrative Assistant

Sylvia J. Viera, Water Technician

CANTON ALMANAC • Settled: 1650 • Incorporated: 1797 • Location: Southeastern Massachusetts at the foot of the Blue Hills • Highways: Town 91 miles and State 5.3 miles • Altitude: 126.8 feet above sea level • Population: 21,429 • Form of Government: Open Town Meeting • Annual Town Election: First Tuesday after the first Monday in April • Annual Town Meeting: Second Monday in May • Total Number of Registered Voters: 16,482 • Tax Rate: Residential - $12.40 Commercial: $25.77 • Taxable Property: $4,989,073,070 • School System: 3 Elementary, 1 Parochial Elementary, 1 Middle, 1 High School and 1 Regional High School • Police: Chief, Deputy Chief, 3 Lieutenants, 6 Sergeants, 32 Patrolmen, 1 Animal Control Officer, 1 Admin. Aide • Fire: Chief, Deputy Chief, 5 Captains, 9 Lieutenants, 40 Firefighters, 1 EMS Coordinator, 1 Admin. Aide • United States Senators for Massachusetts: Elizabeth Warren and Edward Markey • United States Congressman Representing the 8th District of Massachusetts: Stephen Lynch • Massachusetts Governor’s Council District 2: Robert L. Jubinville • State Senator for Norfolk, Bristol & Plymouth Districts: Walter F. Timilty • Representative in Massachusetts General Court 6th District: William C. Galvin

APPOINTED OFFICIALS Town Administrator: Charles J. Aspinwall Finance Director/Collector/Treasurer: James Murgia Superintendent of Public Works: Michael T. Trotta Town Counsel: Paul DeRensis Police Chief: Kenneth N. Berkowitz Fire Chief: Charles E. Doody Building Commissioner: Edward Walsh Town Accountant: Kathleen Butters

Library Director: Mark Lague/Andrea Capone Custodian of Tax Title: James Murgia Assistant Collector/Treasurer: Susan Desjardins Deputy Assessor: Karen Zukauskas Workers Compensation Agent: Jody Middleton Sealer of Weights and Measures: Bureau of Standards Executive Assistant: Christina Carlton/ Jennifer Kemalian Emergency Management Director: Charles E. Doody MBTA Advisory Member: P. Christopher Podgurski Town Planner: Laura Smead Board of Health Director: John Ciccotelli Veteran’s Service Agent: Anthony Andreotti Parking Clerk: Tracy Kenney Animal Control Officer: Stacy Nee Pluming and Gas Inspector: Marc Zade/Donald Sasin Wiring Inspector: Jonathan Levis/Paul McCarthy 3

Moderator: Alan Hines/Richard Staiti Council on Aging Director: Diane Tynan Town Engineer: Barbara Reardon Assistant Town Engineer: Lisa Grega Parks & Recreation Director: Elizabeth Francis Conservation Agent: C. O’Connell/Regen Milani Constables: Kenneth N. Berkowitz, Helena Findlen, Superintendent of Fire Alarms: Charles E. Doody Patty Sherill, Thomas Keleher, Paul Close, James Farris, Charles Penders, Robert Churchill, Harold March, Walker Farrar, Jr., Bradford Slocum, Stuart Cooper

ELECTED OFFICIALS Term Term Expires Expires Board of Selectmen, Board of Public Town Clerk Works & Licensing Board Tracy Kenney 2021 Mark J. Porter, Chairman 2021 Christopher J. Connolly, Vice-Chairman 2020 Board of Assessors Thomas W. Theodore, Clerk 2020 William C. Galvin 2019 John J. Connolly 2019 Gene Manning 2020 Kevin T. Feeney Rocco Digirolamo 2021

Board of Health School Committee Ruth Slattery 2019 Nichola Gallagher 2020 Dr. Julie E. Goodman 2020 Reuki B. Schutt 2020 Dr. Alan Rapoport 2021 Kristin Mirliani 2021 Michael Loughran 2019 Meghan M. Gannon 2019 Planning Board Thomas Scully 2021 Trustees of the Library Michael Mitcheroney 2019 George T. Comeau 2020 Robert E. Panico 2022 Christine Untersee 2021 David McCarthy 2020 Margaret Mead 2019 Patricia McDermott 2023 Susan Cogliano 2020 Emily Prigot 2019 Canton Housing Authority Bernard Mendillo 2021 Adam Brothers 2019 Dorothy Shea 2020 Janet Walrod 2021 Mike Sundin 2019 John McSweeney 2020 Joan Schottenfeld 2021 Joseph DeFelice 2021 Glen Hannington 2021

APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN

Term Term Beautification Committee Expires Canton Walk, Bike & Hike Cont. Expires Christopher Connolly 2021 Patricia McDermott 2021 Michael McHugo 2019 David Biggers 2019 Peter Pineo 2019 Jillian Hayes 2019 Citizen Engagement Task Force Cayenne Isaksen 2019 Charles Aspinwall 2019 Laura Smead 2019 Cable Advisory Board Louis Jutras 2019 James Sims 2019 Thomas Theodore 2019 Cindy Tobin 2019 Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse David Cahill 2019 Kenneth Berkowitz, Police Chief 2019 Jennifer Kemalian 2019 Charles Doody, Fire Chief 2019 Carolyn Elkort 2019 Elizabeth Francis 2021 Ryan Gordy 2020 Commission on Disability Cindy Bonner 2019 Lynne Findlen-Valkanas 2019 Harriet Burak 2019 Laura Findlen-Lane 2019 Janet Donnelly 2019 Nancy Gowe 2020 Associate Members Heather Cahill 2021 Barbara Casaly 2019 Jill Juran 2021 Jennifer Fischer-Mueller 2019 Jessica Khun 2019 Community Preservation Committee Phyllis Moore 2019 George Comeau 2021 Megan Berube 2019 Nicola Gallagher 2020 Carol Guenther 2019 Robert Panico 2019 Robin Tobin 2019 Joshua Cohen 2021 Diane Tynan 2019 John McSweeney 2019 Carolyn Elkort 2019 Thomas Theodore 2019 Kevin Hurley 2019 Lisa Lopez 2019 Charles Rae 2019 Stacey Gorman 2020 Heather Sullivan 2019 David McCarthy 2021 Andrew Staiti 2019 Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan Committee Canton Veteran’s Council Regen Milani 2019 Robert DeYeso 2019 John Ciccotelli 2019 Walter Molis 2019 Michael Trotta 2019 Robert Witt 2019 James Murgia 2019 Jack O’Neil 2019 Charles Aspinwall 2019 Francis LaBollita 2019 Michael Fabbiano 2019 Dan Teague (resigned) Joseph Shea 2019 Patricia McDermott 2019 Canton Walk, Bike & Hike Committee Christopher Sykes 2019 Melissa Mayer 2021 Debra Stein-Sharpe 2019 Darren Shaffer 2019 Richard Allen 2019 Laura Smead 2019

Term Term Conservation Commission Expires Health Insurance Advisory Committee Expires Melissa Mayer 2019 Cont. Elizabeth Sugameli 2021 Jody Middleton 2019 Robert MacDonald 2021 Charles Rae 2019 Joshua Cohen 2021 Diane Tynan 2019 Gerald Carmichael 2019 Ryan O’Hare 2019 Paul Degnan 2020 Robert Collins 2019 Kevin Colmey 2020 Jane Consalvi 2019 Adrienne Borges 2019 Council on Aging James Galanis 2019 John Thoener 2020 Jane Pratt 2020 Historical Commission Elaine Glimore 2019 Sue Gibbs 2021 Ellen Donovan 2021 Gerald Carmichael 2020 Alan Leary 2021 Sepp Bergschneider 2019 John Crowe 2020 Michael Nourse 2020 Janet Walrod 2021 George Comeau 2020 Paul Mitcheroney 2019 Cultural Council Emily Prigot 2020 Drusilla Sanusi 2019 Jean Keddy 2021 Industrial Development Finance Authority Theresa Owens 2021 Vacancy (5) Ruth Pinkus 2021 Joyce Lauro 2021 Liason to the State Ethics Commission Elizabeth Ryan 2020 Charles Aspinwall 2019 Barbara Erickson 2021 Joseph Paru 2020 Mapping Commission Ashley Tarchara 2020 Louis Jutras 2019 Michael Trotta 2019 Economic Development Commission Hamilton Rodrigues 2019 Mauuel Montrond 2019 Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority Rep. Gene Manning 2019 P. Christopher Podgurski Emilio Mauro, Jr. 2019 Alan Rapoport 2019 Massport Advisory Committee Rep. James Aufiero 2019 Fair Housing Committee Vacancy (3) Master Plan Steering Committee (4 members Appointed by the Board of Selectmen) Gridley School & Water Sewer Storage Building Thomas Theodore 2019 Use Task Force Gerald Carmichael 2019 Charles Aspinwall 2019 Emilio Mauro, Jr. 2019 Edward Walsh 2019 John McSweeney 2019 Charles Armando 2019 Emily Prigot 2019 Metropolitan Area Planning Council Rep. Renee Tepper 2019 Laura Smead 2019

Health Insurance Advisory Committee James Murgia 2019 Charles Aspinwall 2019

Term Term Paul Revere Heritage Commission Expires Playground & Recreation Commission Expires Bruce Beckham 2019 Cont. George Comeau 2019 Cabot Devoll 2019 Michael Nourse 2019 Debra Kelly 2020 Thomas Scully 2019 Stacey Gorman 2019 Christopher Connolly 2019 Larry Bogue 2019 Victor Del Vecchio 2019 Elizabeth Sugameli 2019 Recreation Open Space Committee John McCourt 2019 Charles Aspinwall 2019 Nicola Gallagher 2019 Debra Stein-Sharpe 2019 Louis Jutras 2019 Regen Milani 2019 Laura Smead 2019 PRHC Open Space Committee Kelsey Quinlan 2019 Marilyn Curran 2019 Fredrick Fairfield 2019 Registrar of Voters Carl Lavin 2019 Tracy Kenney 2021 Alan Leary 2019 Marilyn Curran 2020 Lisa Lopez 2019 J. Daneene Pate 2019 Thomas Scully 2019 John Friel 2020 Elizabeth Francis 2019 Reservoir Pond Committee Pequitside Task Force Chief Kenneth Berkowitz 2019 Thomas Theodore 2019 Chief Charles Doody 2019 Elizabeth Sugameli 2019 William Walsh 2019 Gerald Carmichael 2019 Gerald Carmichael 2019 Stacey Gorman 2019 Sandy Denehy 2019 David Hiltz 2019 David Cahill 2019 Reuki Schutt 2019 William Cohen 2019 Chief Charles Doody 2019 Scott Winter 2019 Karen Erickson 2019 Pauline O’Leary 2019 Marv Feldman 2019 Richard Eckler 2019 Regen Milani 2019 Sallie Lyon 2019 Elizabeth Francis 2019 Kristen Phelps 2019 Sick Bank Committee Jody Middleton 2019 Permit Advisory Committee Ellen Jones 2019 Charles Aspinwall 2019 Kathy Butters 2019 Robert McCarthy 2019 Lisa Grega 2019 Edward Walsh 2019 Diane Tynan 2019 Paul Carroll 2019 Karen Lawlor 2019 Regen Milani 2019 Marc Zade 2019 Chief Kenneth Berkowitz 2019 Chief Charles Doody 2019 Sustainability Committee Laura Smead 2019 Philip Brown 2019 Thomas Scully 2019 Karen Stoloff 2019 Rachael Forsyth 2019 Playground & Recreation Commission Patricia McDermott 2019 John McCourt 2019 Tim Calabrese 2019 Allison Grossman 2019 Richard Eckler 2019

Term Term Town Insurance Advisory Committee Expires Water Sewer Rate Policy Committee Expires Charles Aspinwall 2019 James Murgia 2019 Joan Pagel 2019 Michael Trotta 2019 Paul Corcoran 2019 Patricia Cawley 2019 David Rooney 2019 C. David Emhardt 2019 Le Vu 2019 Gerald Carmichael 2019 Christopher Sykes 2019 Traffic Committee Cindy Thomas 2019 Mark Porter 2019 Walter Spiegel 2019 Chief Kenneth Berkowitz 2019 Michael Trotta 2019 Youth Commission Laura Smead 2019 Renee Hanscom 2019 Frank LaBollita 2019 Brenda Lee Boris 2019 Gary Ronan 2019 Kerry Ann Callahan-Moffard 2019 Kathy Gibbs-McCormick 2019 Meg Kennedy 2020 Alternate Members Cayenne Isaksen 2019 Christopher Connolly 2019 Peter Pineo 2019 Zoning Board of Appeals Matthew Isaacs 2019 Paul B. Carroll 2019 Gregory Pando 2020 Gary Vinciguerra 2021 Alternate Members Charles Armando 2019 John McCourt 2019

APPOINTED BY THE PLANNING BOARD

Canton Center Design Review Board Master Plan Steering Committee Michael Nourse 2019 (5 members appointed by the Planning Board) Peter Pineo 2019 David McCarthy 2019 Diane Glenn 2019 Sonja Grauds 2019 Brian Perrault 2019 Meredith McLoughlin 2019 Michael McMahon 2019 Tonja Mettlach 2019 APPOINTED BY THE MODERATOR

Finance Committee Capital Planning Committee Robert Barker 2019 Robert Panico 2020 Barbara Saint Andre 2020 Stephanie Koke 2019 Timothy McKenna 2021 David Emhardt 2021 Cynthia Holcombe 2019 Andrew Staiti 2019 Cynthia Thomas 2019 Walter Spiegel 2019 Emilio Mauro 2021 David Clough 2020

UNION PRESIDENTS

Edward Walsh, AEA Robert Collins, IAFF Gerald “Jay” Peters/Stephen Teague, AFSCME Charles Rae, Superior Officers James Galanis, Police

Report of the BOARD OF SELECTMEN

Mark J. Porter, Chairman 801 Washington St. Christopher J. Connolly, Vice-Chairman Canton, MA 02021 Thomas W. Theodore, Clerk Telephone 781-821-5000 John J. Connolly, Member Fax 781-821-2935 [email protected]

Charles J. Aspinwall, Town Administrator

Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and Tuesday 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM

I am pleased to present this report of the Board of Selectmen for the year 2018 to the citizens of Canton. The Selectmen have worked diligently during the year to plan for the future, increase operational efficiencies, improve our infrastructure, and provide for continued economic development.

The Board’s thoughts continue to focus on the future. In order to maintain that focus in 2018 the Board participated in several key planning initiatives with the Planning Department and Town Offices. A Master Plan for the Earl Newhouse Waterfront was developed with assistance provided by the Earl Newhouse Waterfront Master Plan Committee. Several development options for the waterfront on Reservoir Pond and key choices regarding access, trails, parking, sanitary facilities, storm water management for the site, and security were presented, analyzed, discussed and settled on, thereby completing the Master Plan in 2018. The Board will work closely over the next few years with Parks and Recreation and Conservation to implement the recommendations of the Master Plan.

While not a typical planning process, the Board’s efforts to engage the community and plan for action to fight the Opioid Crisis came to fruition in 2018. The Board has hired the nationally known law firm of Scott & Scott to file suit in state court against Opioid Producers which have allegedly marketed their products in such a way as to increase dependence on their products. All age groups have been affected by the Opioid crisis; those who become dependent on the drugs, parents, families and public safety responders. The Selectmen appreciate the work that Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA) has done locally and the funding that Representative Galvin and Senator Timilty have obtained allowing CAASA to expand their battle against the Opioid crisis.

Working closely with the Parks & Recreation Department, Conservation, and Planning, Selectmen have heard presentations and provided input in 2018 on the update of the Town’s Open Space and Recreation Plan. The Plan update effort was partially funded by a grant from the Governor’s Community Compact Best Management Practice program and town funds. The Plan provided for an analysis of the surficial environment, an inventory of lands of environmental and recreation interest, the development of a community vision, an analysis of needs; all culminating with goals and objectives and a five year action plan. A comprehensive Trails Plan was also developed. The Board has taken keen interest in the plan and its objectives and vows it will not be something that ends up on a shelf. Thanks go out to the Walk, Bike & Hike committee, the Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee, the Conservation, Planning Department, Parks & Recreation and the consultants from Woodard and Curran for the accomplishments documented in the plan.

Building on the recently FEMA approved Hazard Mitigation Plan, Town Departments, the Board and our consultants from Kleinfelder worked to identify the hazards we face as a result of climate change and how the town can “harden” itself against infrastructure and personal property damage resulting from climate change. The prime takeaway from the process is to keep climate change in the forefront of our planning efforts. Many thanks to Laura Smead who obtained grant funding for the project and managed it to conclusion.

As part of our Community Compact with the Governor’s office we continued our Best Management Practice effort with our 2018 cyber security review conducted by the MIS Department led by Louis Jutras and a forensic cyber security firm. The result of the review was the implementation of system changes that will enhance our cyber security and guard against the unintended release of critical information. 9

The DPW, Engineering and Planning Departments applied for and received funding for a Canton Complete Streets study. The departments identified the following criteria when considering street improvements: Disabled population needs Transit operations and access Safety Vehicular operations Pedestrian mobility Frieght operations Bicycle mobility

The completion of the study provides future grant opportunities for comprehensive road improvements in Canton.

Continuing with our effort to implement Best Management Practices we undertook a review of how we serve our Disabled Community. The Selectmen’s office, notably Jennifer Kemalian, worked with the firm of KMA Architecture and Accessibility to complete a Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan for access by the disabled to programs and services provided by the Town. A re-invigorated Commission on Disability has agreed to undertake the implementation of the plan’s recommendations.

Strides to improve internal operations and efficiencies were accomplished in 2018. Selectmen entered into a contract with Guardian Energy for energy savings improvements at various town and school buildings. The $250,000 project was undertaken with grant funds and will reduce our overall operating costs. Thanks to Laura Smead, Brian Lynch and Steve Choiniere for their help with this project.

Also, with respect to improving the efficiency of operations, the Board of Selectmen undertook a review of the two Traffic Study Committees; the Blue Ribbon Traffic Study Committee and the Traffic Study Committee, and decided to reconfigure the committees by reorganizing and charging one committee with reviewing and analyzing traffic issues in Canton. The reorganization has proved effective with advocacy by the committee for funding being obtained for the design of improvements to the Washington St. and Randolph St. intersection. The Board was able to leverage grant work from the staff of the state Central Transportation Planning Service to identify and study problems at Washington and Randolph which were used to justify the appropriation of funds for the design and reconstruction of the intersection. We look forward to the reconstruction of the intersection in 2019. The committee will also be reviewing the Pleasant and Sherman streets intersection in 2019.

The Board of Selectmen was very active with economic development efforts in 2018. Many hours of work were dedicated to the Paul Revere Heritage Site development in concert with the PRHS Committee. A key milestone for the redevelopment process was the selection of a restaurant vendor, Northern Spy LLC, to operate a restaurant in the former Rolling Mill Building. Moreover, the Board was very active with the property owner, Canton Holdings, assisting with their sale and development of housing units to a new developer, Thorndike Development. The Town looks forward to the closing and acquisition of the Community Open Space in 2019. The Board also looks forward to selecting a “Governance Model” in 2019 for the proposed local history museum to be located in the PRHS Barn.

The Board worked closely with New England Development to bring a new business to Dedham Street at the former Cumberland Farms facility called Topgolf. As cited on their website:

“Each venue features fun and competitive golf games for all ages, climate-controlled playing bays for year-round comfort, an impressive food and drink menu, private spaces for groups of any size, HDTVs to watch the big game…”.

The Board looks forward to the positive revenue impact the project will bring in property taxes, meals tax revenue and options for entertainment.

The Board of Selectmen and the Board of Assessors have been working closely with the new owner of the former Reebok building, Spear Street Capital of New York and San Francisco. While new tenants have not yet been identified, we are confident that the new businesses planned for occupancy will be a credit to the town.

A time consuming project for the Board in 2018 was the redevelopment of the Metropolis Skating Rink. After the state Department of Conservation and Recreation decision to not proceed with a new rink in the Canton/Norwood area, the 10

Board of Selectmen took up the mantle and formulated a path to replacement of the rink. In December 2018 the process concluded with Town Meeting authorization of funds for renovation of the rink. We thank the voters for the confidence shown in the town's effort to provide a recreational opportunity for residents of all ages. We thank the Building Renovations Committee for their work on the project and also thank Representative Galvin for his project advocacy and the state funding which was critical to approval of the project.

At the recommendation of the Traffic Committee, and with funding secured at Annual Town Meeting, the Board of Selectmen approved the installation of solar powered flashing crosswalk signs at several high pedestrian use crosswalks throughout Canton. With the assistance of the DPW, the flashing signs were installed at the following crosswalks: Chapman Street/Wattles Street Pleasant Street at Pequitside/ Waterfront Entrance Chapman Street/Beaumont Street Pleasant Street/Sherman Street Washington Street/Hagan Court Pleasant Street Roundabout (3 Total) Washington Street/High Street Dedham Street at the John F. Kennedy School Washington Street/Sassamon Street Dedham Street/Maplecroft Road

The Board and the Executive Office worked with the Public Works Department and Parks and Recreation on the following projects in 2018:

- Lease of additional cellular equipment space on the Ponkapoag Water Tank and monopole. - Street paved in 2018 Helen Road Lamb Lane Wayside Lane Indian Lane (York – Downes) York Street (Waterman – Ledgewood) - Patriots Drive sidewalk improvements - Reservoir Pond Dam improvements - Old Shepherds Pond Dam improvements - Street acceptances Colts Crossing Knob Hill Circle Fern Brook Circle Skyline Circle Warner Way Balancing Rock Road Pulpit Road Saw Mill Pond Road Wayside Lane Extension Mount Vernon Street Brewer Way - Bolivar Pool design - Tilden House Lease/Construction project - Notice of Intent for EPA stormwater permit - Dedham Street drainage improvements - Improvements to the water system Consumer Confidence Report

In conclusion I’d like to thank my fellow Selectmen, Chris Connolly, Tom Theodore, and John Connolly and the department heads we have worked with in 2018. We miss working with Tina Carlton who retired in 2018 and thank her for her many years of service to the Town. We also do thank Jennifer Kemalian, Laurie Bogue, Judy Levitsky and Charles Aspinwall for their efforts in 2018.

Respectfully submitted,

Mark J. Porter, Chairman Board of Selectmen

Report of the BLUE HILL REGIONAL DISTRICT SCHOOL COMMITTEE

Mr. Francis J. Fistori ‘75, Avon 800 Randolph St. Secretary Eric C. Erskine ‘81, Braintree Canton, MA 02021 Mr. Aidan G. Maguire, Jr. ‘79, Canton Telephone 781-828-5800 Vice Chair Thomas R. Polito, Jr., Dedham Fax 781-828-0794 Mr. Michael C. Franzosa ‘10, Holbrook [email protected] Mr. Festus Joyce/Mr. Matthew P. O’Malley, Milton Mr. Kevin L. Connolly, Norwood Chair Marybeth Nearen, Randolph Mr. Charles W. Flahive, Westwood

Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

The Blue Hills Regional District School Committee is pleased to submit its Annual Report to the residents of the Town of Canton.

Blue Hills Regional Technical School continues its commitment to provide the highest caliber academic and vocational instruction to district students in grades nine through twelve, and to others through postgraduate training. The nine towns in the district are Avon, Braintree, Canton, Dedham, Holbrook, Milton, Norwood, Randolph and Westwood.

Mr. James P. Quaglia is Superintendent-Director. Mr. Aidan G. Maguire, Jr. serves as the Canton representative to the District School Committee.

The District School Committee usually meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the school at 800 Randolph St., Canton. The public is welcome to attend.

We were deeply saddened by the passing on January 27, 2018 of Mr. Festus Joyce, a retired Blue Hills teacher and longtime Milton representative to the District School Committee. His dedication to the school and all of its students distinguished him, as did his generosity, enthusiasm, wisdom and sincere interest in all things connected with career and technical education. Mr. Joyce is greatly missed by everyone in the Blue Hills community and will always be remembered with the greatest esteem and respect. Mr. Matthew P. O’Malley was subsequently appointed to fill the Milton seat on the DSC.

A groundbreaking ceremony to begin our $84.8 million school renovation project was held on June 25, 2018. Among the distinguished guests were Senator Walter F. Timilty, Rep. William C. Galvin, Rep. Mark J. Cusack, Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Executive Director Jack McCarthy and State Treasurer / MSBA Chair Deborah Goldberg. The MSBA will be reimbursing approximately 55.89 % of the total cost of the project. The construction phase is ongoing and is projected to last approximately fifteen months. Blue Hills is fortunate to be partnered with nine sending communities who strongly support our continued mission of producing quality vocational technical graduates.

Fifty-five members of the Class of 2018 earned John and Abigail Adams Scholarships, including Canton students John Bourikas, John Broderick, Andrew Bryant, Michael Clasby, Bryan Healey, Abigail Jean-Baptiste and Paul Rampino.

Several students from Blue Hills Regional Technical School in Canton earned medals at the State Leadership and Skills Conference held from April 26-28, 2018, in Marlborough, Mass., by SkillsUSA, a national organization for vocational students that holds competitions in dozens of technical areas. Students can win gold, silver or bronze medals based on their projects and performance at the event. The advisor to the Blue Hills chapter of SkillsUSA was Mr. Robert Foley. Student Angel Torres of Canton was a member of the Blue Hills team that earned a bronze medal in Engineering Technology.

The annual Rotary breakfast held at Blue Hills to honor selected students with scholarships, opportunities to attend a leadership conference and career assistance awards from the Neponset Valley Rotary Club and the Randolph/Avon/Canton Rotary Club was held on May 2, 2018 in the school’s student-run restaurant, the Chateau de Bleu. Abigail Jean-Baptiste of Canton received a $250 career assistance award from the Neponset Valley Rotary Club.

At Senior Scholarship and Awards Night on May 16, 2018, dozens of students were honored for their achievements. Nearly $18,000 in memorial awards and $54,000 in civic, state, and industry awards was distributed this year. Recognition awards were given out for academic, vocational and athletic excellence. Blue Hills truly appreciates all the individuals and civic and municipal organizations that generously recognized these deserving young men and women.

The annual William A. Dwyer Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) Induction Ceremony was held on May 30, 2018. The new inductees included Galen Galeotos of Canton.

In a ceremony held on May 30, 2018, several Health Assisting students received their Certified Nursing Assistant pins, They also became Geriatric Patient Care Associates, having completed training at Beth Israel Hospital Deaconess Hospital—Milton that was funded by the Healthcare Workforce Transformation Fund administered by the Mass. Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development. Among the honorees was Cameron Clasby of Canton.

It was another stellar year in sports for Blue Hills. We take great pride in all its student-athletes and coaches and congratulate them for their tremendous dedication and hard work. We also thank and recognize our cheerleaders and their coach, Ms. Kim Poliseno, the Boosters, and our families for being behind Blue Hills athletics all the way. Among the highlights were Athletic Director Ed Catabia being honored with the President’s Award of Merit from the Massachusetts Secondary Schools Athletic Directors Association. Canton students from Blue Hills distinguished themselves in their respective sports. Andrew Bryant was an All-Star member of the baseball team (which had a 15-3 record and got a Mayflower League sportsmanship award), earned Mayflower League MVP, was named to the Boston Herald D3-4 Dream Team, was the Blue Hills Athlete of the Year (Male) and was an All-Star in basketball. He committed to play college baseball at the University of Dayton. Mason Murphy was an All-Star in football. Gisele Digirolamo was an All-Star in girls’ soccer. The girls’ basketball team had a 19-1 record, was Mayflower League champion and Coach Tom McGrath was Coach of the Year. The boys’ basketball team had a 16-4 record, was a Mayflower League Tri-Champion, and Coach Brian Gearty was Coach of the Year. The ice hockey team won the Dan Jordan Tournament. Our rugby team was featured on the Fox 25 TV station on May 11.

Commencement was held on June 12, 2018. There were 212 graduates, 14 from Canton. They were Amanda Avillan, John Bourikas, John Broderick, Andrew Bryant, D’Laijha Cameron, Cameron Clasby, Michael Clasby, Bryan Healey, Abigail Jean-Baptiste, Tess Lyons, Scott MacDonald, Michael Panico, Autumn Papalcure and Paul Rampino. The Class Gift, a scholarship called the Class of 2018 Rossetti Scholarship in honor of Principal Jill Rossetti, was presented to Supt. Quaglia by Class Treasurer Andrew Bryant.

The Practical Nursing Program (Postsecondary Programs Division) is a full-time program of study provided to adults on a tuition and fee basis. The Practical Nursing students are prepared upon graduation to take the NCLEX-PN (National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing) through the State Board of Registration in Nursing. The Practical Nursing program (Postsecondary Programs Division) held its 29th Annual Commencement on June 27, 2018. Among the graduates was Canton resident Alicia DeCenzo.

The October 1, 2018 foundation enrollment numbers for Blue Hills show 866 students at the school. Sixty-seven (67) students were from Canton.

On November 7, 2018, Blue Hills hosted its annual Open House. The well-attended event allowed the public to visit classrooms and technical areas, speak with students, teachers, and administrators, and gather information about the school.

NASA astronaut Scott D. Tingle of Randolph, a member of the Blue Hills Class of 1983, launched to the International Space Station (ISS) on December 17, 2017, for his first mission in space. He answered students’ questions read to him by Principal Rossetti for thirty minutes in real time from aboard the ISS on February 13, 2018. A segment about the event 13 was broadcast that evening on the WCVB-TV (Channel 5) newscast. Captain Tingle returned to Earth on June 3, 2018. He visited Blue Hills on November 13, 2018, bringing with him the ISS replica made by Engineering student Christopher Bullock of Avon and a handsome wooden box made by Construction students Jill Yurewicz of Randolph and Robert Devine of Dedham that housed it, both of which he had taken in space. Captain Tingle presented these one-of-a-kind objects to Principal Rossetti.

Within confines of their vocational curriculum, Blue Hills students provide Cosmetology, Culinary, Early Education and Care, Construction services, Graphics and Automotive services to district residents at below commercial cost. In some cases they have extended these services to local government and non- profits. This practice allows students to gain valuable, practical hands-on experience in conjunction with their classroom work. Over the years, residents, civic and municipal groups in the school’s member towns have saved considerable money by having Blue Hills students provide services for them.

Respectfully submitted, Aidan G. Maguire, Jr. Canton Representative Blue Hills Regional Technical School District December 31, 2018

Report of the BOARD OF ASSESSORS

William C. Galvin, Chairman 801 Washington St. Rocco DiGirolamo, Member Canton, MA 02021 Gene Manning, Clerk Telephone 781-821-5008 Fax 781-575-6624 Karen Zukauskas, Director of Assessing [email protected]

Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Tuesday 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM

The Board of Assessors hereby submits its annual report:

Gross Amount to be raised by Taxation: 114,606,319

Total Estimated Receipts and Available Funds: 37,167,919

Net Amount to be raised by Taxation: 77,438,400

Residential Valuation: 3,824,234,297

Commercial, Industrial & Personal Property Value: 1,164,838,773

Total Taxable Valuation: 4,989,073,070

Residential Tax Rate: $12.40 Commercial Tax Rate: $25.77

The Department of Revenue approved the tax rates for the Town of Canton. The total taxable valuation of the Town is almost 5 billion dollars this year. The next revaluation of the Town will take place in Fiscal Year 2021. We would like to thank our current staff Karen Zukauskas, Director of Assessing, Carolyn Floyd, Assistant to the Director of Assessing, Mary Tynan-Cassidy, Assessing Technician, Patricia Brooks, Board Secretary, and Katherine Barry, Assessing Clerk for all of their hard work and dedication throughout this past year. We would also like to thank Sheila McNeely who works for us through the senior work program.

Report of the BOARD OF HEALTH

Ruth Slattery, Chairman 79 Pleasant Street Dr. Julie E. Goodman, Vice-Chairman Canton, MA 02021 Dr. Alan M. Rapoport, Clerk Telephone 781-821-5021 Fax 781-821-0337 [email protected]

John L. Ciccotelli, R.S., C.H.O., Director of Public Health & Medical Reserve Corps Director Diane J. White, Administrative Assistant Cindy Bonner, R.N. & Jane Pratt, R.N., Public Health Nurses Timothy Marble, R.S., Health Agent/Sanitarian Recording Secretary, Karen Murphy Dorothy Hennessey, Deborah Tyler, Elaine Benson, Harriet Blackman, Donna Jean Downer: Senior Volunteers

Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Public Health is the science of protecting and improving the health of families and communities through promotion of healthy lifestyles, research of disease and injury prevention and detection and control of infectious diseases. Overall, public health is concerned with protecting the health of entire populations.

The responsibility of this comprehensive mission lies with the Canton Board of Health (Board) as it relates to the local Canton Community. Added to this task since September 11, 2001, the Board of Health, in cooperation with other first responding Town Departments, is the preparation of the Town for any large natural or man-made hazards, diseases, or other public health emergencies that may threaten the Community.

To accomplish these tasks, the Board created and manages programs of inspection and enforcement of Federal, State, and local public health statutes, regulations, policies, trainings, health education, and inspections of a cross section of a number of health related issues.

Director of Public Health, John L. Ciccotelli, assisted by Board of Health staff, Timothy Marble, Diane White, Jane Pratt, RN, and Cindy Bonner, RN, who conducted or responded to investigations, inspections, re-inspections, enforcement actions, and follow-ups to complaints or violations of various provisions in the State Sanitary Code and/or the State Food Code throughout the year.

The list of investigations and inspections conducted by the Board of Health in 2018 includes, but is not limited to: • Food: 228 inspections or investigations including, but is not limited to restaurants and other food service establishments, retail food stores, caterers, and function hall kitchens. Also included are inspections resulting from food complaints or other food emergencies. • Mobile vendors and “canteen” trucks: 4 • Title 5 Septic Systems: 47 inspections or investigations including septic system installation inspections along with witnessing soil and percolation tests, septic system plan reviews and approvals for septic repairs and new septic systems, as well as the review of State mandated Title 5 Septic System Inspections. • Public and semi-public swimming pools: 30 • Housing and State Sanitary Code, Chapter II Inspections, Housing Inspections and Nuisances, Hoarding inspections and investigation: 189 • Septage hauler or haul offal truck inspections: 8 • Ice skating rinks: 2 • Health Clubs: 2 16

• Children’s camps: 22 • Tobacco and Nicotine Inspections: 35 • Miscellaneous complaints: 44 • Public health nuisances: 103 • State mandated sharps (used needle) drop off and collections: 136 lbs. properly disposed of

The Board of Health’s revised “Regulation of the Sale of Tobacco and Nicotine Products”, passed on October 2, 2017, primarily created a moratorium on the number of new Tobacco Sales Permits issued and reduces the total number or Permits in circulation for renewal over time through atrophy of existing businesses no longer desiring or qualifying under the Regulation to renew their existing Tobacco and Nicotine Sales Permits. Under the new amendments, flavored tobacco or nicotine products, including for electronic cigarettes, are prohibited from sale in retail stores except if sold within an adult only tobacco shop exclusively for selling tobacco and nicotine products and which prohibits minors under the age of 21 from entering. It is a belief of the Board of Health that flavors in tobacco and nicotine product are a major motivating factor in young people deciding to become smokers. Penalties have also been increased and have become stricter.

Professional public health nursing staff members continued to provide Canton Citizens the following services throughout 2018: Communicable disease surveillance Vitamin B-12 injections Office and home visits Veterans Clinics Blood Pressure Monitoring Clinics Children’s camp inspections by the Nurses and Health Agents Lyme disease and mosquito safety, and sun safety Home safety assessments Public health outreach to community members Employee health screenings Memory Café Canton community television interview

CONTINUING INITIATIVES: In 2018, populations of human-biting mosquitoes infected with Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus (WNV), two dangerous arbovirus diseases spread by infected mosquitoes, were, for the 3rd year in a row, in decline partially as the result of larvicidal and insecticidal applications by the Norfolk County Mosquito Control Project using a combination of aerial larvaecide spraying along with ultra-low volume (ULV) insecticide ground spraying. These 2 arbovirus epizootics are monitored by the Board of Health, the Norfolk County Mosquito Control Program, and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health throughout the mosquito season.

No cases of the new Zika virus were observed in the area again this year as none of the Zika virus-carrying mosquitos, Aedes aegypti and the Aedes albopictus, were found in any of the trapped samples collected in Massachusetts.

The Canton Medical Reserve Corps (CMRC) is part of the NC-8 MRC (Norfolk County-8 Medical Reserve Corps) and is prepared to care for any part of the 8-town community (Canton, Dedham, Milton, Needham, Norwood, Walpole, Wellesley, Westwood) of which it is composed that might require emergency medical shelter, medical dispensing site operations, or other necessary large scale or health-related accommodations during a disaster or other emergency event. Walpole is the newest member of the NC-7, hence the new name, NC-8 (Norfolk County-8 Medical Reserve Corps).

The Canton Medical Reserve Corps (CMRC), as one Division of the NC-8 MRC, is an agency officially affiliated with the United States Surgeon General’s Office. It remains a vital resource of both medical and non-medical volunteers whose purpose is to respond to large-scale biomedical emergencies or pandemics. The CMRC is trained to work in cooperation with other of Canton’s emergency volunteer groups, most specifically the Canton Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) directed by the Town’s Emergency Management Director. Funding for the CMRC is entirely through State, 17

Federal and private institutional grants and does not require financial support from Canton taxpayers. New volunteers are needed and are always welcome.

The Board of Health would like to thank the entire Health Department Staff and all its volunteers for their generosity of time and hard work in order to help keep Canton a safe and healthy community.

As always, the Board of Health is pleased and privileged to serve the Town of Canton and its citizens.

Respectfully submitted,

Ruth Slattery, Chairman Dr. Julie E. Goodman, Vice-Chairman Dr. Alan M. Rapoport, Clerk

Report of the BUILDING DEPARTMENT

Edward T. Walsh, Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer 801 Washington St. Canton, MA 02021 Paul McCarthy, Local Building Inspector Telephone 781-821-5003 Marc Zade, Plumbing/Gas Inspector Fax 781-575-6574 Jonathan Levis, Electrical Inspector [email protected]

Tamra Stock, Administrative Assistant Ingrid Hartfiel, Department Assistant

Office Hours: Monday 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM and Tuesday through Friday 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM

PLUMBING AND GAS DIVISION Plumbing permits issued - 542 Fees collected - $34,117.00 Gas permits issued - 445 Fees collected - $19,259.00

ELECTRICAL DIVISION Electrical permits issued - 725 Fees collected - $124,644.53

BUILDING DIVISION

Summary Report of the Building Permits Issued New Single Family Dwellings 15 Commercial Solar 7 New Two Family Dwellings 2 New Commercial/Industrial Buildings 1 Additions to Residential Dwellings 37 Additions to Commercial Buildings 4 Alterations and Repairs to Residential Dwellings 688 Alterations and Repairs to Comm/Ind 106 Buildings Signs 23 Swimming Pools 12 Renewed, Replace Permits 19 Occupancy Permits 79 Residential Solar 33 Stoves 21 Accessory Buildings, Sheds, Barns, etc. 21 Demolition Permits 21 Temporary Structures, Tents, etc. 48 Foundation Permits 19 Amendments to Permits 16 Sprinkler/Fire Protection 24 TOTAL - 1196

Valuation on Building Permits Issued - $138,008,515

Fees collected Building Permits Issued $512,923.00 Fees collected Annual/Assembly $4,190.00 Certificates Issued Fees collected Plumbing/Gas Permits Issued $53,376.00 Fees collected Electrical Permits Issued $124,644.53

TOTAL REVENUE - $695,133.53

Respectfully submitted,

Edward T. Walsh Building Commissioner

Report of the BUILDING RENOVATIONS COMMITTEE

Bob McCarthy, Chairman 801 Washington St. Chuck Armando, Vice-Chairman Canton, MA 02021 John Connolly, Board of Selectmen Telephone 781-821-5000 Mike Loughran, School Committee [email protected] Kathy Butters, Finance Dept. Chris Podgurski, Maureen McDonough, John McCourt, Bob Benedetti, Members At Large

During the 2018 year the Building Renovation Committee (“BRC”) continued its management of the projects approved at earlier Town Meetings. The Following is a list of some of the projects that were addressed by the Building Renovation Committee in the past year:

1) Metropolis Ice Rink: We hired an Architect Bargmann Hendrie+ Archetype ( BH+ A). They worked with our Owners Project Manager (CMS Construction Monitoring Services Inc) to put together an I & E Report (Investigation and Evaluation) that was requested by the State. BH+A began to Design a repair and replacement for the Rink. Cost estimates of $10,500,000 were presented to a Special Town Meeting in December. Town Meeting Voted to proceed with the construction. Construction is expected to begin in March 2019 2) Senior Center: Work has begun on an upgrade to the HVAC System. This project should be completed early in 2019 3) Canton Library: Roof Repairs should be completed by the end of 2018 4) Police Station: Roof repairs should be completed by the end of 2018 5) Canton Public Schools: Various maintenance and upgrades were completed. Teacher Room Renovations at the Galvin, Office Carpet, Hansen, Gym Floor, Luce. Roof Top unit, Galvin, CHS Roof Top unit, CHS Auditorium upgrade, part 1 of a 3 part program. Memorial Field Storage Building, Walsh Field Lights 6) Canton Feasibility Study: Dore and Whittier was hired to study and recommend a site for Pre K classrooms weather in each Elementary School, Portable Classrooms at each School or the Rodman Center. Dore & Whittier would also study relocating District Offices to a different location from the Rodman Building to another location and study specific space programming needed to support an 8th grade academy in the Rodman Center. Costs for all of these options were to be provided. This is ongoing and will carryover into 2019 7) Pequitside Farm Barn Study: We recently hired Architect (TBA) to perform a Comprehensive Investigation of existing conditions and code review at the Pequitside Barn. This report has not been finalized 8) Boliver Pool: We recently hired an OPM, Pinck & Co (Owners Project Manager) and an Architect (CHA) to begin Schematic Design, Design development and Cost Estimates for a new Pool to present to Town Meeting in May 2019

I would like to thank our associate members Charles Aspinwall, Barry Nectow, Mark Lague, Police Chief Ken Berkowitz, Fire Chief Charles Doody and all the other professional employee’s at Town Hall. As a volunteer committee these people keep us informed and perform the day to day work necessary to allow these projects to be completed on time, on budget.

I would like to thank my fellow committee members. Their knowledge and expertise is what makes this committee functions so well.

Respectfully Submitted, Robert J. McCarthy, Chairman

Report of the CANTON ALLIANCE AGAINST SUBSTANCE ABUSE (CAASA)

STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Charles Doody, Chairman 801 Washington St. Kenneth Berkowitz, Vice-Chairman Canton, MA 02021 Janet Donnelly, Secretary Telephone 781-821-5000 Elizabeth Francis, Department of Parks and Recreation www.cantonalliance.org Ryan Gordy, School Department Cynthia Bonner, Board of Health

MISSION

The mission of CAASA is to reduce the use of drugs and alcohol in the community by encouraging healthy decision making by our youth and providing resources that address prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery throughout the lifespan.

REPORT

The Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA) was originally established in 2013 to address youth substance abuse. CAASA consists of a diverse representation of invested community partners from Public Health, the Schools, Fire Rescue, Police, Parks and Recreation, Canton Public Library, the Council on Aging, the Norfolk County DA’s office, students, clinicians, and parents. Our collaboration allows for a 360-degree perspective on the issues affecting Canton and how best to address them.

At 2016 ATM, CAASA was adopted as an official town committee and was allocated the sum of $10,000 to collect data, execute programs, and provide educational resources. The members of CAASA, appointed by the Board of Selectmen, embody a cross section of municipal departments and residents. This year, CAASA continued its a speaker series on various substance abuse topics for the general public, co-sponsored a successful town meeting article to prohibit the retail sales, distribution, and manufacture of marijuana, established the first Drop In Center in our area, hosted a Celebration of Life event at the Council on Aging in honor of International Overdose Day and supported the efforts of Project SAVE students in their mission to educate middle and high school students about substance use disorder. CAASA was also awarded a $30,000 grant by the Department of Public Health to help Canton continue its efforts to provide resources to residents who are struggling with substance use disorder.

CAASA is a part of a grant funded Substance Abuse Prevention Collaborative (SAPC), a cluster of coalitions representing the communities of Stoughton, Canton, Holbrook, and Walpole. The Committee meets on the third Monday of each month. Meeting notices are posted on the Town’s Website. For more information about CAASA, go to www.cantonalliance.org.

Many thanks to our residents who volunteer their valuable time and talents to the committee including Harriet Burak, Barbara Casaly, Phyllis Moore and Carolyn Elkort. Finally, thank you to the Congregational Church of Canton for hosting our monthly Drop-In Center.

Report of the COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE

Stacey Gorman, Chairman 801 Washington St. Lisa Lopez, Vice-Chairman Canton, MA 02021 Robert Panico, Treasurer Telephone 339-502-5729 George Comeau, Clerk [email protected] Thomas Theodore, Board of Selectmen Nichola Gallagher, School Committee Josh Cohen, Conservation Commission John McSweeney, Housing Authority David McCarthy, Planning Board

The Canton Community Preservation Committee (CCPC) is comprised of nine members, all but one of whom represent another Town board or committee. Given the make-up of the CCPC, turnover is experienced each year at varying levels. In 2018, four members were either rotated off this service or chose not to seek reappointment. Kathy Fox Alfano (Board of Selectman Designee) joined the CCPC at its inception. Serving from 2013 through 2018, Kathy played an instrumental role in getting the Community Preservation statute adopted in Canton. Michael Mitcheroney served on the Committee as the representative from the Planning Board for two years. Emilio Mauro and John Bonnanzio, representatives of the Capital Planning Committee and the School Committee, respectively, each served one year on the CCPC. Following the departure of these four members, the CCPC welcomed David McCarthy from the Planning Board, School Committee member Nichola Gallager, Selectman Thomas Theodore, as well as Capital Planning representative Bob Panico who served on the CCPC from 2013 to 2017. All four members were appointed by the Board of Selectmen in time to fully participate in the FY20 round of CPA funding decisions. The CCPC extends its appreciation to Kathy, Michael, Emilio and John for their service to the Town and their commitment to community preservation.

Purpose The role of the CCPC is to administer Community Preservation Act funds for projects that benefit the public in the areas of open space protection, historic preservation, community housing and outdoor recreation. Voters approved the statewide Community Preservation Act (CPA) at the 2012 General Election through a 1% surcharge on all real estate property tax bills with two exemptions: residential property owned and occupied by any person who qualifies for low-income housing, or low- or moderate-income senior housing and the first $100,000 of taxable value of all residential real property. At the 2014 Annual Town Meeting (ATM), residents voted to extend the $100,000 tax exemption to commercial and industrial property owners.

2018 Major Accomplishments While the Devoll Playground project is technically ongoing (awaiting final project components such as a sign), the major pieces of this project have been completed. The rehabilitation of both Devoll and Tilden Playgrounds were fully funded through a Community Preservation grant totaling more than $400,000. At Devoll, the two-decades-old structure has been removed (many thanks to the Canton DPW for their assistance!) and a new playground structure (pictured at right) featuring numerous climbing elements and slides is in place and open to the public. The poured-in-place surface ensures that the playground is safe and accessible. As the home of the Canton Recreation Department’s free Summer Playground Program, the new Devoll Playground is a vital community asset that will be enjoyed by Canton families for years to come. 22

2018 Major Accomplishments (continued) One of three planning studies funded in Fiscal Year 2018, the Earl Newhouse Waterfront Master Plan was the first planning project to be completed. The 12-acre Newhouse Waterfront Area was purchased by the Town in 1997. The goal of the Newhouse Master Plan was to “to survey the existing conditions of the site, prepare a site analysis and future development plan in a transparent, well thought-out and coordinated way ... that will ensure the protection of wildlife habitat, wetland resources and open space while providing recreational opportunities for residents of all ages.” Landscape Architect Kyle Zick was hired to facilitate the planning process and develop the site’s master plan. Through a series of public meetings and online surveys, community input was solicited to inform the process of developing a comprehensive list of desirable uses and amenities as this site. This data was combined with the consultant’s extensive field work, site review and research to produce a thorough master plan highlighting the potential “build out” of the site and the action items required to achieve the vision for this unique open space parcel.

In addition to the projects noted above, progress was made on several other CPA projects over the past year. The following table provides a summary of the projects funded to date with a note regarding project status at the conclusion of the 2018 calendar year.

Project Fiscal Year Category CPA Funding Status

Pequitside Farm Architectural Study 2018 Historic $28,000 ongoing Library entrance 2018 Historic $35,000 complete Rolling Mill Copper Roof 2018 Historic $148,975 ongoing PRHS Conservation Restriction 2018 Open Space $20,000 ongoing Open Space & Recreation Plan Update; Trails 2018 Open Space / $150,000 ongoing Plan; Newhouse Master Plan Recreation Kennedy Fields Restrooms & Storage Facility 2018 Recreation $173,500 ongoing Tilden and Devoll Playgrounds 2018 Recreation $401,300 ongoing Rubin Court Senior Housing 2018 Housing $80,000 ongoing Crane’s Guard Militia Flag 2017 Historic $18,900 ongoing Olde English Cemetery 2017 Historic $36,915 ongoing Canton Corner Cemetery – Receiving Tomb & 2017 Historic $160,000 ongoing Vaults Recreation Needs Assessment – Outdoor 2017 Recreation $50,000 ongoing Facilities Hagen Court Senior Housing 2017 Housing $120,000 complete* 23

Canton Corner Cemetery Phase II 2016 Historic $11,000 complete* Ponkapoag Station Bell Restoration 2016 Historic $15,000 complete** Tilden House Restoration 2016 Historic $414,150 ongoing Historical Document Master Plan 2016 Historic $10,000 complete** Martha Howard Petticoat 2016 Historic $5,895 complete FPUU Steeple and Spire 2016 Historic $99,120 ongoing Veterans Housing (Supplemental) 2016 Housing $100,000 complete* Plymouth Rubber – Land Acquisition 2016 Open Space $1,740,000 ongoing High School Tennis Courts 2015 Recreation $200,000 complete Veteran’s Housing – Electrical Boxes 2015 Housing $30,000 complete** Veteran’s Housing – Smoke Detectors 2015 Housing $63,700 complete** Canton Corner Cemetery Phase I 2015 Historic $25,000 complete** Friendship Quilt 2015 Historic $2,705 complete Civil War Soldier Restoration 2015 Historic $30,000 complete * work complete / awaiting final invoices ** project complete and under budget (unused funds returned to the CPA fund).

2018 Approved CPA Projects In 2018, the CCPC recommended a total of five projects to Annual Town Meeting (a sixth project pertaining to the Bolivar Pool was withdrawn just prior to Town Meeting). CPA-funding recommendations for FY 2019 totaled $792,500. The CCPC is pleased to report that all five projects recommended for funding were approved at the May 2018 Town Meeting. An outline of the most recently funded CPA projects follows:

Community Housing Projects

Project Description CPA Funding

Rubin Court Senior Housing – Phase II $80,000 • Install bathroom exhaust fans in remaining units at senior housing facility to address/prevent mold and mildew.

Open Space/Recreation Projects

Project Description CPA Funding

Ponkapoag Playground $63,500 • Remove existing structure and install new playground equipment at neighborhood park.

Walsh Field Lights $150,000 • Remove existing structure and install new playground equipment at neighborhood park.

Kennedy School Field Restroom & Storage Facility $173,500 • Second installment to cover full construction costs for restroom and storage facility at the Kennedy School fields.

Improvements to Open Space at Paul Revere Heritage Site $325,500 Funding to cover improvements to open space at the Paul Revere Heritage including installation of irrigation system and electrical conduit for future light fixtures.

In the Fall of 2018, the CCPC received ten applications for CPA funding for FY 20 totaling $1,050,574. The CCPC held two public meetings in December to entertain presentations from project proponents and to consider which projects to

24 recommend to Annual Town Meeting in 2019. Final decisions as to FY 20 recommendations will be reported in early January and voted at ATM in May of 2019.

Financials Total CPA revenues in fiscal year 2018 were $702,618.97. This includes the State Match totaling $94,671. FY 2018 numbers are detailed below:

Canton Community Preservation Committee FY 18 Revenue and Expenses as of 06.30.18 **does not include projects approved in prior fiscal years**

Beginning Balance $1,148,239.80

FY 18 Budgeted FY 18 Actual Revenue CPA Tax $500,000.00 $581,951.58 State Revenue (received November, 2017) $100,000.00 $94,671.00 Tax Liens Redeemed $1,534.29 Earnings on Investment $22,270.00 Penalties/Interest CPA $2,192.10 Total Revenue $600,000.00 $702,618.97

CPA Revenue including carryover fund balance $1,850,858.77

FY 18 Budget FY 18 Available Expenditures Budget Administrative Expenses Administration $30,000.00 Personal Services (payroll + legal) $14,676.28 Telephone/Communications $65.01 remaining admin budget is reallocated to undesignated reserve fund in subsequent Other Charges/Expenditures $100.00 fiscal year $14,841.29 $15,158.71 FY 18 Approved Projects Open Space/Recreation Planning Projects $150,000.00 $87,608.90 $62,391.10 Conservation Restriction - PRHS $20,000.00 $0.00 $20,000.00 Devoll & Tilden Playgrounds $410,300.00 $2,520.00 $407,780.00 Little League Restroom Facility $173,500.00 $0.00 $173,500.00 Historic Resources Rolling Mill Copper Roof $148,975.00 $0.00 $148,975.00 Library Entrance $35,000.00 $35,000.00 $0.00 Pequitside Farm Architectural Study $28,000.00 $0.00 $28,000.00

Community Housing Rubin Court Senior Housing $80,000.00 $0.00 $80,000.00 remaining project funds remain in each project budget across fiscal years until work is completed and/or project is closed per a vote of the //t/. Total Committed Project Expenses $895,775.00 $125,128.90 $770,646.10 Total Actual FY 18 expenses $139,970.19

Additional financial information can be found on the Community Preservation Committee website.

A Guide for CPA at Town Meeting In addition to voting on projects recommended by the Committee, there are several other CPA motions put forth at Town Meeting. The first motion is for administrative expenses, which by law shall not exceed 5 per cent of the estimated revenues for the Community Preservation Fund for the upcoming fiscal year. The second CPA motion voters will see is a breakdown of monies being transferred between CPA accounts. Under the State’s CPA legislation, in each fiscal year and upon the recommendation of the Committee, the legislative body shall spend, or set aside for later spending, not less than 10 per cent of the annual revenues in the Community Preservation Fund for open space, not less than 10 per cent of the annual revenues for historic resources and not less than 10 per cent of the annual revenues for community housing. This motion ensures that some monies are allocated to each category, whether or not a project in that category is recommended for funding in that year. In 2018, voters agreed to allocate $60,000 to each CPA subaccount, which represents 10% of expected revenues for fiscal year 2019.

Ongoing Initiatives In 2018, the Committee will continue to build relationships with the community and community leaders to solicit project ideas that will benefit the Town. Additionally, the Committee will work with project sponsors to steward those projects through completion. Some projects will be completed quickly and others will be more long term in nature. In all cases, the projects selected and put forward will support the Community Preservation Plan and the edicts of the Community Preservation Act. The Canton Community Preservation Plan is available on our website. We encourage anyone with project ideas to apply using the forms also available on our webpage, or to reach out directly to a member of the Committee.

The Committee wishes to thank past and current project sponsors, Canton citizens, Town officials, the law firm of Deutsch/Williams, the Massachusetts Community Preservation Coalition and each of its Committee members for their continued dedication to CPA.

Respectfully submitted,

Stacey Gorman Chairman

Report of the CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Joshua Cohen, Chairman Pequitside Farm Kevin Colmey, Vice-Chairman 79 Pleasant St. Robert MacDonald, Treasurer Canton, MA 02021 Paul Degnan, Clerk Telephone 781-821-5035 Elizabeth Sugameli, Member [email protected] Melissa Mayer, Member Gerald Carmichael, Member

Regen M. Milani, Conservation Agent Heather Cahill, Office & Recording Secretary

Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Friday 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM

The Conservation Commission administers the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act, the Town of Canton Wetland Protection Bylaw and Regulations, the Town of Canton Stormwater Bylaw and Regulations, and the Town of Canton Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Bylaw. The Conservation Commission works directly with developers, town departments, and residents regarding both new and redevelopment projects, including new subdivisions, construction of new single- family homes, building additions, landscaping, and more to help ensure an understanding of the requirements for compliance with these state and local laws. In addition the commission owns and manages over 70 parcels, consisting of over 400 acres of land, set aside for public conservation and passive recreation purposes, including Pequitside Farm.

The Commission holds public hearings on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month at Pequitside Farm in the Tavern Room located at the rear of the Edward J. Lynch, Jr. House. Public Hearings begin at 7:00 P.M. All hearings are open to the public and recorded by Canton Community Television. Copies of current regulations and forms are available on the Conservation Department website town.canton.ma.us/335/Conservation-Commission or at the Conservation Office (781) 821-5035.

Conservation welcomes our new Conservation Agent Regen Milani, Regen started November 19th and the Commission is looking forward to working with her. Our sincerest thanks to Kristen Phelps and Charles Katuska who acted as interim agents during the search process for a new agent. Their knowledge and assistance was invaluable and sincerely appreciated.

In 2018 there were 19 Public meetings issuing a total of 59 permits and 33 Certificates of Compliance which consisted of the following: 33 Wetland Permits made up of 8 Determinations of Applicability and 25 Orders of Conditions; 1 Amended Order of Conditions; 7 Stormwater Permits, 11 Stormwater 3-year Extensions; 19 Soil Erosion/Land Disturbance Permits; 13 Soil Erosion/Land Disturbance 3-year Extensions; 12 Wetland Certificates of Compliances; 8 Stormwater Certificates of Compliances; and 13 Soil Erosion/Land Disturbance Certificates of Compliances, and 3 Violations.

Members of the Conservation Commission also serve on the Pequitside Sub-Committee, the Community Preservation Committee, the Permit Advisory Committee, the Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee, the Paul Revere Heritage Commission, the Walk, Bike and Hike Committee, the Water and Sewer Rate and Policy Committee, Reservoir Pond Advisory Committee, and Pequitside Task Force.

The Pequitside Sub-Committee oversees projects and improvements to the Pequitside Properties - Pequitside Farm, including the Edward J. Lynch Jr. House, and Pequitside Woods. The Sub-committee meetings are held on the third Monday of every month on an as needed basis at 9:30 A.M. on the second floor of the Edward J. Lynch Jr. House. Pequitside Sub-Committee meeting dates are posted on the Town of Canton website and at the Town Clerk’s office at Town Hall. All are welcome to attend.

The Town of Canton is rich in natural resources which provide protection for public water supplies, wildlife habitat, and scenic beauty. The most important natural resources have been identified as the Neponset River and its tributary streams, ponds, and associated wetlands; the large Fowl Meadow and Ponkapoag Pond Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC), and the remaining undeveloped areas of natural vegetation in town. Currently, public access to many of Canton ponds is difficult or limited. It is important to the town to continue to protect and enhance the quality of surface and ground waters, flood protection and wetland resources as well as improve wildlife habitat and provide recreational amenities. Despite the increasing fragmentation of the Town’s natural areas, the existence of large areas of undeveloped land gives Canton the opportunity to plan now to create open space linkages.

It is the Commissions’ sincerest wish that all Canton residents be allowed to enjoy their own property and the public lands throughout the town. It is also role to help citizens understand the great value that our natural resources provide, and the shared responsibility that we have as a community to protect our natural heritage for ourselves and for the many generations to follow. When using public lands for recreation, thank you for abiding by the rules and regulations that have been established for the protection of the land and the people who use it.

We would like to thank Steve Choiniere, Canton Facilities and Grounds Supervisor, Ed Butler, Kevin Brophy, Rob Martin, and Peter Ferry, Building and Grounds Technicians, and the Canton Board of Selectman, without whose assistance we would not be able maintain and repair our buildings and grounds. We would like to thank our 2018 senior program volunteers Pauline Wademan and Carol Cycelia for their excellent work in helping us scan and organize our files- a tedious but critical task. In addition, we would like to thank our secretary, Heather Cahill, for her support of the Commission and work to maintain the Commission Office, manage the building and grounds rentals, and supervise our senior volunteers.

Best wishes to all Canton residents.

Respectfully Submitted,

Josh Cohen Joshua Cohen, Chairman

M. Regen Milani Regen Milani, Agent

Report of the COUNCIL ON AGING

Janet Walrod, Chairman 500 Pleasant St. Elaine Gilmore, Vice-Chariman Canton, MA 02021 Ellen Donovan, Secretary Telephone 781-828-1323 Elaine Gilmore, Member [email protected] Dr. John Crowe, Member Jane Pratt, Member Alan Leary, Member

Diane Tynan, Director Robin Tobin, Outreach Worker Marylou Sullivan, Program Coordinator Dale Rushworh, Principle Clerk Margaret Cibotti & Linda Friel, Clerk Richard D’Attanasio, Al Widberg, Steve Genatossio, Fred Rausa, Karloline Walsh, Bob Trayers, and Mike Sprinto, Bus Drivers

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:30AM to 4:00PM

COA Mission The mission of the Canton Council on Aging, CCOA, is to enhance and optimize the quality of life among Canton’s aging population. The CCOA addresses the physical, social, emotional, mental health, and economic needs of individuals with an array of specific programs, discussion groups, and speaker meetings dealing with current relative issues, along with a variety of social activities. Socialization is vital to aging in place. The CCOA efforts are in line with the MA Aging Network realization that the COA is the only public social service agency in most communities.

These services (Ch. 40s.MGL) are defined as follows: Information and Referral Advocacy Outreach Peer Support Transportation Recreation Health/Fitness/Wellness Volunteer Development Nutrition Intergenerational Education Disability/Access Issues

The CCOA efforts in providing these multifaceted services have been positively received from all of the individuals that are participating. Included among these program participants are members of the Canton community at large that may also be in need of economic assistance and the informational resources available to them. The CCOA continues to focus on new and expanded programs which provide outreach support, advocacy groups, and support for caregivers as well as educational seminars. The space and personnel are limited at the CCOA however the social role is being handled successfully by providing access to all that choose to participate.

Statistical Overview The CCOA had over 25,521 individual check- in’s during 2018 however, many come visit the senior center and do not check in, this is something the CCOA is addressing and it will increase our statistics. On average, our average daily checks ins are over 100 a day! As expected, Canton’s total population of 60 and older is continuing to increase from 4,970 and those between ages between 50 and 60 is 3,287. Currently, Canton’s total population is approaching 23,000 and 40% of this population are individuals over the age 60. While we continue to have a positive response to all of our programs and the number of retirees continue to increase, so will the requirement to use the senior center space efficiently through the multi- functionality of individual areas and rooms as well as effectively through program scheduling. We are hopeful, based on the recently held Master Plan meetings, that attendees recognize the growing need for additional space in the near future.

Transportation Program During the CCOA operating hours our transportation vehicles are transporting senior and disabled residents on a continual basis Monday thru Friday. The transportation schedules are designed to transport those individuals to and from medical appointments, food shopping, and errands such as going to the barber shop or the local post office and activities around town such as voting. In addition to the transportation services we have other valuable resources that allow us to assist individuals to obtain transportation (to medical appointments) outside of our service area for medical appointments. In 2018, the CCOA provided 11,369 rides using our transportation services and other transportation resources.

Health and Wellness Programs Physical activities such as exercise are integral components of healthy aging since they can control and often prevent many health conditions among aging individuals. As such, the CCOA provides a number of exercise programs, which are mostly well attended. The exercise programs offered include Heart Fit, modified Chair Fit, Zumba, Men’s Fitness, Yoga, Tai Chi, Line Dancing, and Pickleball. Throughout the year the CCOA hosts health related seminars and clinics in which some are held in conjunction with the Canton Board of Health.

Outreach/Social Service The Outreach/ Social Service function is successfully assisting those in need aged 60 and older as well as the younger population and many disabled individuals. The CCOA is the first stop for services among many in the Canton community, and do our best to assist all those needing assistance. An example of these services are housing for homeless or those facing foreclosure and even eviction, fuel assistance and helping with heating emergencies, SNAP assistance, employment, home care services, tax abatements, long-term care placement, prescription drug programs, friendly visitor program, as well as many other programs and services. The Outreach Worker is also available to make visits to homebound elderly and disabled residents to assess their needs and recommend appropriate services and resources.

Tax Work Program The Town of Canton offers a Tax Work-Off Program for senior homeowners over 60 years. These seniors are offered a real estate tax credit of up to $1,500.00 by working 136 hours in various Town Departments. This program benefits senior citizens in our community, while providing the Town with knowledgeable workers. In 2018, senior workers were placed in the Senior Center, Selectmen’s Office, Town Hall, Library, Treasurer/Collector’s office, the Finance Department, the Recreation Department, DPW, the Assessors’ office, the Building/Inspection office, Animal Control, Fire Department, Police Department, Schools and other Town Departments.

Staff & Volunteers The COA recognizes and thanks all of our dedicated and hard-working staff. While limited in numbers, their contribution is outstanding. The staff includes: Robin Tobin, Dale Rushworth, Linda Friel, Peggy Cibotti, Marylou Sullivan. Our skilled bus drivers include Rich D’Attanasio, Al Widberg, Steve Genatasio and Fred Rausa and Karoline Walsh, Bob Trayers, Mike Sprinto.

In addition to staff, the COA also has a dedicated group of volunteers. The CCOA volunteers steadfast service and commitment to the Canton Senior Center affords us the opportunity to function with a small departmental staff. These volunteers not only enrich our programming capabilities but also they enhance our ability to serve older adults effectively. The CCOA greatly appreciates all the individuals, organizations, and Town Departments that support us with time, talent, and treasure without which we could not provide the many services we offer.

The CCOA is thankful to all the townspeople, the Board of Selectmen as well as all of Canton Boards and Departments for their continued support throughout the year and truly value and appreciate their efforts.

Respectfully submitted,

Janet Walrod, Chairman

Diane Tynan, Director

Report of the EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Charles E. Doody, Emergency Management Director 99 Revere St. Paul Clark, Deputy Emergency Management Director Canton, MA 02021 Telephone 781-575-6654 Fax 781-821-6591 [email protected]

In 2018, the Canton Emergency Management Agency was awarded an Emergency Management Planning Grant in the amount of $4,650 to purchase laptop computers for the Emergency Operations Center. The technology will be used to update Canton’s Electronic Emergency Management Plan and improve communications and situational awareness during emergencies. Canton also received a Citizen’s Corp Program grant of $3,500 to purchase Home Emergency/Disaster Kits. These kits were distributed to many residents of the Canton Housing Authority who attended a seminar on “Preparing For a Disaster”.

The Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT) continued to assist First Responders in providing support at several large festivals and the 4th of July. Members of the CERT participated in various training programs including CPR, fire extinguisher use, forcible entry techniques, utility shut-off procedures and emergency shelter operations.

Long time Emergency Management Director and Deputy Director Gen. Frank LaBollita (ret.) retired with grateful appreciation after many years of service to the Town of Canton. Paul Clark, a member of the Army National Guard and long-time business owner in Canton was appointed as Canton’s newest Deputy Emergency Management Director. We wish him luck in his new position. Finally, I would like to thank all the members of our CERT program and Program Coordinator Dennis Mitchell for their dedication to ensuring the safety of the residents of Canton and for their continuing efforts to improve Canton’s capacity to respond to town wide emergencies.

Report of the FINANCE DEPARTMENT

James R. Murgia, Finance Director 801 Washington St. [email protected] 781-575-6612 Canton, MA 02021 Fax 781-575-6608 Kathleen D. Butters, Town Accountant [email protected] 781-575-6605

Susan Desjardins, Asst. Treasurer/Collector [email protected] 781-821-5006

Louis M. Jutras, Information Systems Manager [email protected] 781-821-5069

Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday through Friday 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Tuesday 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.

We welcome Susan Musto as our newest member of the Finance Department. Susan is our Software Coordinator reporting to Louis Jutras, our Information Systems Manager.

The Finance Department contributed to several major accomplishments during the year: • Received from the Government Finance Officers Association their Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting due to our preparing a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for fiscal 2017. This is the 12th consecutive year we have received this award after preparing a CAFR and plan on doing this annually. • Prepared a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal 2018, which is available on the Town’s website. • Issued bonds in March 2018 amounting to $4.7 million with Eastern Bank being the low bidder at a net interest rate of 2.4%. These bonds include refinancing 2010 bonds to reduce principal and interest costs by $205,000 over the next 12 years. • Collected 99.7% of the property taxes due for fiscal 2018, amounting to over $74 million. • Invested cash balances resulting in interest income of $390,000 in fiscal 2018. • Continued to track solar credits generated at closed landfill on Pine Street with net financial benefit amounting to $507,845 in fiscal 2018. • Submitted various financial reports to the Department of Revenue who certified the Town’s free cash reserve as of June 30, 2018 to be $4.4 million. This “rainy day fund” along with $7.7 million in our Stabilization Fund will help to maintain the Town’s highest bond rating of AAA and to fund one-time expenditure needs. • Continued to lead the Town’s efforts in submitting reimbursement requests to FEMA pertaining to storm related damage. • Continued responsibility of issuing stickers to allow commuters to park along Greenlodge Street. • Replaced storage network and backup appliance for the Town network. • Replaced 35 public computers at the Library. • Upgraded various software applications. • Participated in Community Compact Best Practice program for Civic Engagement. • Replaced HVAC and Police server. • Added a new position of Software Coordinator in the MIS Division of Finance.

We have prepared a comparative balance sheet and statement of revenue and expenditures for the Town’s general fund. We have also prepared a report on trust fund cash balances and long-term debt.

I would like to thank all Departments, Boards, Commissions, Committees and the Finance Department staff for their cooperation during the past year. The accomplishments of the past year were the result of the hard work and efforts of this entire group of professionals.

TOWN OF CANTON MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL FUND Balance Sheet (1)

As of June 30 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 Assets

24,363,02 23,977,96 20,286,93 17,477,72 16,360,54 Cash and Short-Term Investments $ 1 $ 5 $ 3 $ 2 $ 0 Receivables-Net of Uncollectible Amounts: Property Taxes 350,494 498,497 546,198 541,545 451,911 Tax Liens and Foreclosures 1,311,710 1,307,690 1,260,489 1,203,433 1,341,202 Excise Taxes 379,470 375,283 299,187 478,923 212,688 Due From Other Governments 1,341,647 1,740,116 2,125,785 2,499,064 2,860,353 Other Assets 870,160 7,252 2,425,629 1,506,665 691,008 28,616,50 27,906,80 26,944,22 23,707,35 21,917,70 Total Assets $ 2 $ 3 $ 1 $ 2 $ 2

Liabilities and Fund Equity

Liabilities

Accounts Payable $ 1,334,850 $ 1,384,589 $ 1,322,313 $ 957,884 $ 1,152,448 Payroll Payable 3,709,311 3,701,991 3,531,574 3,849,178 3,562,869 Other Liabilities 39,489 39,489 39,489 41,894 34,916 Deferred Revenue 3,180,505 3,675,273 3,805,406 4,344,867 4,624,671 Provision for Abatements & Exemptions 470,796 1,170,000 2,550,000 1,925,000 1,475,000 11,248,78 11,118,82 10,849,90 Total Liabilities 8,734,951 9,971,342 2 3 4

Fund Equity

Restricted/Nonspendable 31,294 7,252 0 0 0 Committed 1,026,447 923,152 886,722 364,246 358,148 Assigned 1,599,273 876,862 1,846,942 793,408 893,993 17,224,53 16,128,19 12,961,77 11,430,87 Unassigned 7 5 5 5 9,815,657 19,881,55 17,935,46 15,695,43 12,588,52 11,067,79 Total Fund Equity 1 1 9 9 8 28,616,50 27,906,80 26,944,22 23,707,35 21,917,70 Total Liabilities and Fund Equity $ 2 $ 3 $ 1 $ 2 $ 2

(1) Excerpts from audited financial statements.

TOWN OF CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS REPORT OF CASH ACTIVITY AND BALANCES FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

7/1/17 INCREASE 6/30/18

TRUST FUNDS BALANCE (DECREASE) INTEREST BALANCE

Balsamo Scholarship Fund 7,657.19 2,250.00 97.94 10,005.13

Bicentennial Fund 4,704.21 0.00 76.90 4,781.11

C.T. Downes Lib Fund 23,272.47 0.00 380.46 23,652.93

Cemetery P.C. Fund 419,863.46 0.00 6,091.38 425,954.84

Compensated Absences 52,088.83 (12,275.95) 851.53 40,664.41

Conservation Land Fund 146,952.22 0.00 2,131.98 149,084.20

Dean Luce Scholarship Fund 26,079.58 (700.00) 426.36 25,805.94

Dental Trust Fund 524,829.29 0.00 7,614.16 532,443.45

Drug Forfeiture Acct 545,350.89 0.00 7,911.92 553,262.81

E. Bolster Library Trust 61,751.34 0.00 922.18 62,673.52

E.C. Harding Lib Fund 2,529.64 0.00 41.35 2,570.99

E. Kenealy Memorial Tr 3,588.15 0.00 58.65 3,646.80

Federico Memorial Fund 8,064.29 0.00 131.84 8,196.13

G.E. Downes Lib Fund 21,213.79 0.00 346.80 21,560.59

Health Claims Trust Fund 3,206,152.44 0.00 46,514.63 3,252,667.07

Helen Martis Scholarship Fund 5,415.64 0.00 88.53 5,504.17

High School Scholarship Fund 16,191.38 0.00 264.70 16,456.08

Jack Galvin Lib Fund 2,590.18 0.00 1,991.39 4,581.57

Joanna A Connors Fund 5,060.92 0.00 82.74 5,143.66

Kendall Recreation Fund 1,124.29 0.00 18.39 1,142.68

Kennedy Scholarship Fund 10,703.03 0.00 174.98 10,878.01

M Badoian School Fund 4,704.99 0.00 2,076.91 6,781.90

Municipal Bldg. Ins. Fund 457,627.58 0.00 6,639.24 464,266.82

OPEB 2,856,983.31 1,000,000.00 144,433.66 4,001,416.97

Police Detective Bureau 165,069.84 0.00 2,698.48 167,768.32

Scholar Dollar Fund 29,935.48 (5,000.00) 489.38 25,424.86

Second Century Library Tr 48,590.08 0.00 794.36 49,384.44

Senior Center 2,443.40 0.00 39.96 2,483.36

Shaler Charity Fund 13,093.29 0.00 214.05 13,307.34

Stabilization Fund 2,511,335.35 0.00 36,434.28 2,547,769.63

Stabilization Fund 4,055,972.00 500,000.00 100,241.33 4,656,213.33

Teen Activity Center 3,012.24 0.00 49.26 3,061.50

Unemployment Comp Trust 235,018.02 0.00 31,163.50 266,181.52

Van Schagen Library Trust 6,298.53 0.00 102.97 6,401.50

Victoria Chaisson Memorial Trust 0.00 386,000.00 4,998.66 390,998.66

Workers' Comp Trust 23,680.61 (15,457.34) 387.13 8,610.40

Total Trust Funds 15,508,947.95 1,854,816.71 406,981.98 17,770,746.64

TOWN OF CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS LONG TERM DEBT AS OF JUNE 30, 2018

7/1/17 6/30/18 INTEREST DATE PRINCIPAL NEW PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL PAID IN INTEREST BOND ISSUED RATE BALANCE ISSUE PAYMENTS BALANCE FY 2018

2.00% to 5/15/10 3.55% 3,435,000 3,435,000 0 116,926 7/8/10 2.00% 2,774,692 173,467 2,601,225 57,791 11/15/10 0% 164,000 41,000 123,000 0 2.00% to 5/1/11 4.25% 6,565,000 950,000 5,615,000 239,612 2.00% to 3/27/12 4.00% 6,375,000 465,000 5,910,000 195,012 5/10/12 0% 250,000 50,000 200,000 0 2.00% to 3/15/13 4.00% 4,365,000 395,000 3,970,000 134,669 8/19/13 0% 989,600 222,300 767,300 0 2.00% to 11/13/13 5.00% 4,025,000 879,999 3,145,001 129,300 2.50% to 3/15/14 5.00% 8,920,000 1,415,000 7,505,000 420,752 2/24/15 2.00% 307,176 14,333 292,843 6,072 2.50% to 3/15/15 3.00% 2,905,000 385,000 2,520,000 83,250 2.50% to 3/15/16 3.00% 2,555,000 345,000 2,210,000 51,100 3/16/17 3.00% 8,085,000 560,000 7,525,000 302,514 2.00% to 4/5/17 4.00% 2,770,000 335,000 2,435,000 79,630 3.00% to 3/15/18 5.00% 0 4,710,000 0 4,710,000 11,274

Totals 54,485,468 4,710,000 9,666,099 49,529,369 1,827,902

Report of the FIRE DEPARTMENT

Charles E. Doody, Fire Chief 99 Revere St. Canton, MA 02021 Telephone 781-821-5095 Fax 781-821-0956 [email protected]

The Canton Fire Department responded to 4300 calls for service in 2018. There were 30 structure fires and total 77 fires with an estimated value of $504,835 in property loss. Medical calls comprised 58% of our call volume. The Department averaged 12 emergency responses per day. We continue to see a steady increase in call volume as our community continues to grow.

Canton Fire Department’s Emergency Medical Services Division responded to 2,371 medical calls in which 2,065 patients were treated and transported to local hospitals. We have provided several education classes for our EMS personnel, including training on new medications and on the use of state of art equipment such as video laryngoscopes which allow us to manage patients who are having difficulty maintaining an airway. Also placed on our ambulances are pediatric Braslow systems which help our firefighters to provide the highest level of pediatric care.

The Training Division remained committed to promoting firefighter health and safety to its members so they can best serve the Town of Canton. Over 200 training sessions were held for the on duty crews in 2018. These sessions were taught by department members and outside experts. Topics included equipment use, skill maintenance, rescue techniques, vehicle operations and preplanning of various buildings and area in the town.

The Training Division also welcomed seven new members to the department in 2018. Each new hire received two weeks of orientation and training with the training captain before being placed on a working group. Those new members are Ryan Gormley, Michael White, Justin Tilley, Jason Becker, Austin McGonagle, Michael Pastor and Michael Doody. All will be or already have attended the 10 week recruit training program at the Massachusetts State Fire Academy. Finally, Captain Daniel Beal retired from the Canton Fire Department after 31 years of service to the Town of Canton.

The following permits and inspections were performed in 2018 by the Fire Prevention Division:

• 36 oil burner permits • 449 smoke and carbon monoxide inspections • 47 plan reviews • 23 cutting and welding permits • 51 liquid propane permits • 14 blasting permits • 63 transfer tank inspections • 42 oil tank removals

The total revenue brought in was $24,690

In addition there were inspections done in all schools, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, restaurants with liquor licenses, and many commercial businesses. Fire Prevention also continued a program of installing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the homes of seniors as part of the senior safe grant.

Finally, the department wishes to thank all our partners who help to provide for the health and safety our citizens particularly the Canton Police Department, Canton Board of Health, Council on Aging, Building Department and the Department of Public Works.

Report of the HISTORICAL COMMISSION

Sepp J. Bergschneider, Chairman 801 Washington Street George Comeau, Member Canton, MA 02021 Paul Mitcheroney, Member Telephone 781-821-5000 Emily Prigot, Member [email protected] Susan Gibbs, Member Michael Nourse, Member Gerald Carmicheal, Member

The Historical Commission is responsible for community-wide historic preservation planning. The Commission’s duty is to identify, protect and preserve Canton’s properties and sites that are of historic significance.

The Commission works in cooperation with other municipal agencies, such as the Board of Selectmen, Building Inspector, Community Preservation Committee, Conservation Commission, Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals to insure that the goals of historic preservation are considered in the planning and future development of the Town.

The Inventory of Cultural and Historic Resources for the Town is one of the principal and ongoing projects of the Commission. As of 2018 the Commission has completed over 460 surveys of historic properties which are listed on the Massachusetts Historical Commission’s State Register of Historic Places. The inventory forms may be found through the Massachusetts Cultural Resources Information System (MACRIS). Also available on MACRIS is the national Register of Historic Places nomination form for the Canton Corner Historic District. Links to MACRIS are on the Historical Commission’s webpage on the town website.

This year the Commission engaged a historian to survey a number of properties, some of which were slated for demolition. Although a building may be lost to demolition it is important to town history to have photographic and written documentation of a property.

In 2012 the Canton voters adopted the Community Preservation Act (CPA) which has been a great benefit to the Commission’s ongoing projects throughout the Town. Prior to the adoption of the Community Preservation Act the Commission was only able to have a minimal impact due to fiscal limitations. Due to funding from the Canton Community Preservation Committee (CCPC) the Commission has been able to complete a headstone preservation project, receive funding for work on the Canton Cemetery Receiving Tombs, restoration of the Olde English Cemetery, and partake in the restoration/rehabilitation of the Tilden House and the Paul Revere Heritage Site. All of these projects offer the rare opportunity to preserve, restore and rehabilitate historic structures for the general welfare and enjoyment of the town. It is hoped that the Town will continue to stand behind these projects and others that highlight the historic nature of Canton.

Respectfully Submitted,

Sepp J. Bergschneider, Chairman

Report of the HOUSING AUTHORITY

John McSweeney, Chairman 660 Washington St. Glen Hannington, Vice-Chairman Canton, MA 02021 Joe DeFelice, State Appointee Telephone 781-828-5144 Janet Walrod, Member [email protected] Adam Brothers, Member

Mark Roy, Executive Director

Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. and Wednesday 12:30 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

The Canton Housing Authority reports the following activities for 2018.

The CHA had a very busy year. Our Executive Director, Mark Roy is back working part time. We were down one maintenance man for several months as Jim recuperated from surgery. Brenda has officially retired but is working several hours during the transition to a new Assistant Director. We also have a former housing professional, Carole, working several hours to help during the transition. Denise (in the office) and maintenance guys John and Mike (as well as new hire Tim) have really stepped up to the plate to make sure the housing authority ran smoothly and that our residents saw little disruption in services. They are to be commended for all their hard work!!

We had a number of capital improvement projects, such as: window replacement during unit turnover at Hagan & Rubin Courts, ADA door upgrades, column repairs at the Hemenway, exterior lights for handicap units at Rubin, Radio Service upgrade for the Fire Department and roof/ chimney repairs at a family housing site. We also started a major siding, windows, doors and kitchen & bath upgrade at our veteran family site. We want to thank the Town for CPA funds again this year for the second phase of the bathroom ventilation upgrade at Rubin Court. A big thank you to John for his supervision of all these projects on behalf of the Authority.

The maintenance staff managed to turn over 19 elderly units and 1 family unit (which required complete rehab) this past year. They also worked in several units, as part of the major renovation project above. We continued the conversion to a new web based computer system. We thank the staff for all their hard work during that process. We also thank our Senior Tax Program volunteer Nancy!

The Canton Housing Authority manages 202 units of elderly housing, 33 units of family housing, 12 units of barrier-free housing, 25 Massachusetts Rental Housing Vouchers, and we host 9 Section 8 Vouchers. Canton does not have an actual Section 8 program and therefore cannot issue any vouchers.

The wait for elderly Canton applicants is several months. The age requirement is 60. There is a preference for veterans throughout the state. The wait for “non-elderly/ handicap” applicants is also long, even for Canton residents. The State is switching to a Centralized statewide list, which could lead to even longer wait times. Our family wait list is several years. Top priority will go to emergency, local, veterans.

The Board holds its monthly meetings on the second Tuesday starting at 6:00pm at the Hemenway School. We wish to express our continued appreciation to the Town (in particular the DPW and COA), our staff and the residents for their support in our effort to provide decent, safe and sanitary housing within our community.

Respectfully submitted,

John McSweeney, Chairman CANTON HOUSING AUTHORITY

Report of the HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

Jody K. Middleton, Human Resources Director 801 Washington St. [email protected] 781-821-2936 Canton, MA 02021 Fax 781-575-6602 Meredith L. Hartling, Human Resources Generalist [email protected] 339-502-5727

Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

It is my pleasure to present to you the 2018 Annual Report for the Human Resources Department.

The Human Resources Department plays an important role with Town and School departments to ensure that we are serving as an employee advocate and at the same time be a management partner. We continue to bring forth the Town’s mission and vision through recruitment, training, and compliance of our policy and procedures.

The following initiatives were accomplished over the past year:

• The Town negotiated new bargaining contracts for: Administrative Employees Association (AEA); International Assoc. of Fire Fighters Local 1580; Canton Police Association Police MCOP Local 374; and personal contracts for Department Head positions.

• The 2018 EEO-5 report for the Canton Public Schools was completed and filed with the Federal Government Equal Employment Opportunity Commission as required.

• The Human Resources Department was invited to be guest speakers at the annual New England Human Resources (NEHRA) annual conference held in September.

• We are currently working with all departments to prepare them for the new regulations coming under the Department of Labor Standards (DLS) in terms of Workplace Safety and Health Protection for Public Employees.

• The Human Resources Department had a busy year with recruitment of positions. The HR Department coordinated the advertising, recruiting, interviewing and background checks of non-union and union vacancies Some of those departments included:

o Board of Selectmen o Canton Public Library o Department of Public Works o Parks and Recreation o Treasury and Collections

The Human Resources Department continues to provide benefit administration services and support to over 600 school and municipal employees and to over 400 retirees. Visit us at: http://town.canton.ma.us/Human-Resources-Department

The Human Resources Department looks forward to another year working with Town and School employees, Boards, Commissions and Committees. I would like to thank them all for their support and cooperation throughout the year.

Respectfully submitted,

Jody K. Middleton, Human Resources Director Meredith L. Hartling, Human Resources Generalist

Report of the PUBLIC LIBRARY

Bernard Mendillo, Chairman 786 Washington St. Susan E. Cogliano, Vice-Chairwoman Canton, MA 02021 Margaret E. Mead, Secretary Telephone 781-821-5027 [email protected] [email protected] Andrea J. Capone, Library Director

Hours of Service: Monday 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Tuesday through Thursday 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Friday & Saturday 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM, (Children’s Library closes at 5:30 on Tuesdays)

The Canton public library continued to be led by a dedicated 9 member elected board of trustees. In May, Bernard Mendillo was appointed chair of the board, and Susan Cogliano served as vice chair. Kathy Alfano resigned from the board due to relocation and Michael Sundin was appointed to serve the remainder of the term. Emily Prigot served as liaison to the Friends of the Library. The board held an extensive search process to replace outgoing library Director Mark Lague.

Director Lague departed the library in August of 2018 after over forty years of service. His contribution to the Canton Public library was immeasurable and his influence on generations of Canton’s readers will be long lasting. Current and former board members, staff, and patrons attended a ceremony in honor of Director Lague’s retirement. The Board of Selectmen declared August 9th, 2018 as “Mark Lague Day” to honor the outstanding career of Director Lague.

Andrea Capone was appointed by the Board of Library Trustees to serve as the new library director on August 1st, 2018. Director Capone, a native of Canton, had previously been the director of the Whitman Public Library. Director Capone was tasked with undertaking the action plans laid out in the library’s strategic plan that was completed in 2018 and is on file with the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners for 2018-2022.

In August of 2018, the Makerspace was renovated. Funds for technology and equipment to enhance the space were provided through the generosity of the Friends of the Library. During the 2018 December school vacation week the library hosted a technology camp where 25 children learned how to build and code robots.

A trial location for a café area in the library was identified and work was done to install a temporary area for eating in the building. Painting projects in the Art and Music area of the library as well as extensive exterior landscaping was completed.

Library Director Capone served as a Member at Large on the Old Colony Library Network’s Executive Board. She represented Canton in network discussions surrounding the re-structuring of library assessment formulas. Senior Librarian Lisa Quinn continues to serve as administrator of the library’s Passport Acceptance Program. Matthew Amory, Technology Librarian, and Director Capone successfully passed the qualifying training to become authorized passport agents.

The Library met State Certification Standards at the highest level, and received a State Aid Award of $27,906, $18,304 of which was used to purchase books. Our seven agents processed 1,213 applications, another record high, earning $37,953 in acceptance fees. The library collected $5,260.00 from taking passport photos. Of the revenue earned from the passport program $26,908.73 was spent to purchase books and materials for the library.

While circulation of print books remains strong at 168,304 the demand for Ebooks and digital media content continues to increase at significant rates. In 2018 over 20,000 books, articles and other media were provided to residents in electronic format. The Canton Public Library continued to improve our digital offerings through subscriptions to Kanopy, OverDrive, Hoopla, Freegal and new in 2018, the New York Times online.

Our physical space continued to be an attractive and sought after location for groups and individuals to gather. Over 140,000 people chose to visit the library last year. Tutors, community groups, students, and other library patrons enjoyed the beautifully refinished rotunda and newly restored historic entrance to the building.

The Children’s Library maintained a busy schedule of programs including morning and bedtime story-times, family movies, and crafts. We collaborated with CAPT to bring books to life with larger-than-life costumed storybook characters. The popular Barn Babies petting zoo enthralled young and old alike. Therapy dogs Dolly and Sunny listened attentively to our young readers share their favorite stories. Project Self-Help, Inc. continued to offer a variety of programs for both preschoolers and school age children. Seven children reached the goal of reading “1,000 Books before Kindergarten” and 57 new families signed up. The Summer Reading program “Libraries Rock!” attracted 230 kids who read a total of 3162 books with an average of 31 books per child. There were 53 programs held for children over the summer and 1,345 people attended those programs.

Teen volunteers helped with retrieving and shelving books, shared recommendations on books and media, and participated in planning and conducting their own programs and displays. Young Adult Librarian Rosie Moore taught the fine arts of pumpkin carving and making apple pies. A lively Dungeons & Dragons group of teens led by volunteer Maeve Moore met every Saturday.

We collaborated with the COA and senior housing groups to host “The Memory Café” the 3rd Thursday of each month. The Library posted daily notices on behalf of town departments and non-profits on the Community Message Board. Community Outreach Librarian Carolyn Elkort participated in the Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse, the Citizen Engagement Task Force, and Canton Families Embracing Diversity. We assisted our community partners in their missions, including the Historical Society, AAUW, Project Rise, and others .The Library helped the Stoughton library, while they build a new library by hosting their Adult Literacy and ESL programs and by serving as the pick up location for the books on hold for Stoughton patrons. The Open Book Coffeehouse held on the 3rd Saturdays, continued to thrive in its 1tth season under the management of Emily Prigot, Library Trustee and Friend. CantonWrites, led by Mike Sundin also enjoyed a successful 9th year with over 100 entries.

We gratefully acknowledge the generosity of the Canton Art Association, the Moms’ Club, the Lions’ Club. Special thanks to the Knights of Pythias who again donated six bicycles for the summer reading program. Thanks to the Canton Cultural Council for their support of the Pastel Workshop.

We are indebted to the many volunteers and senior tax program workers whose service helps to keep the Library running smoothly; and to the Friends of the Library whose support for the Library is essential. We gratefully acknowledge the commitment of our library staff to serving each individual with care and respect, and for the team spirit of all town departments. We thank our patrons for encouraging words and constructive criticism, and we always welcome public participation in helping the Library better serve our community.

Respectfully submitted,

Bernard Mendillo, Chairmen, Board of Library Trustees

Andrea J. Capone, Library Director

Report of the NORFOLK COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT

NCMCD operations apply an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to mosquito control that is rational, environmentally sensitive, and cost effective.

Surveillance NCMCD is engaged in an intensive monitoring process through weekly field collections and data analysis in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) to detect for disease-vectoring mosquitoes. Virus isolations assist us in focusing our surveillance to hot zones thereby allowing us to alert nearby towns of a potential epidemic. Public requests for service alert us to high numbers of nuisance mosquitoes.

Virus Isolations in the town: 18 samples submitted, 1WNv isolation in 2018 Requests for service: 543

Water Management Communication with residents and town/state/federal officials, site visits, monitoring, wildlife management, and land surveys while maintaining regulatory compliance is integral to the management of waterways that may contribute to mosquito breeding. Pre- to post-management documentation allows us to assess the efficacy of our work. Tire collections remove a common breeding site of mosquitoes.

Culverts cleared 23 culverts Drainage ditches checked/hand cleaned 4,150 feet Intensive hand clean/brushing* 300 feet Mechanical water management 0 feet Tires collected 18

* Combination of brush cutting and clearing of severely degraded drainage systems or streams by hand.

Larval Control When mosquito larval habitat management is not possible, larval mosquito abatement is the most environmentally friendly and effective method of mosquito control. An intensive monitoring program, aides in our decision to effectively target culprit locations.

Spring aerial larvicide applications (April) 376.4 acres Summer aerial larvicide applications (May – August) 0 acres Larval control - briquette & granular applications by hand 6.3 acres Rain basin treatments – briquettes by hand (West Nile virus control) 1,517 basins Abandoned/unopened pool or other manmade structures treated 1

Adult Control Adult mosquito control is necessary when public health and/or quality of life is threatened either by disease agents, overwhelming populations, or both. Our surveillance program, along with service request data and state of the art GPS and computer equipment, allows us to focus our treatments to targeted areas.

Adult aerosol ultra low volume (ULV) applications from trucks 8,709 acres Barrier applications on municipal property 0

Respectfully submitted,

David A. Lawson, Director

Report of the NORFOLK COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS

William P. O’Donnell, Register 649 High Street Dedham, MA 02060 Telephone 781-461-6101 [email protected]

This year was a very special year for the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds as we celebrated our 225th anniversary, making us one of the oldest registries in the United States. The public event, which took place last June, was highlighted by the publication of a historical booklet illustrating the many advances that had taken place at the Registry over the past two and a quarter centuries. The booklet also exhibited some of the notable land records of famous people who have lived in Norfolk County, including 4 United States Presidents, Nobel Prize winners and a person from each one of the county’s twenty-eight communities.

The Registry of Deeds is the principal office for real property records in Norfolk County. Its mission is to maintain and provide for accurate, reliable and accessible land records to all residents and businesses of Norfolk County. The Registry receives and records hundreds of thousands of documents annually. It houses more than 8.5 million land documents dating back to 1793 when George Washington was President. The Registry is a primary and indispensable resource for title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipal officials, homeowners, title examiners, real estate attorneys, genealogists and others with a need for land record information.

The Registry operates under the supervision of the elected Register, William P. O’Donnell, who has held the position since 2002. 2018 Registry Achievements

• Register William P. O’Donnell and his staff continued their direct outreach to town halls, senior centers, businesses, historical commissions and civic groups across Norfolk County. The Register held office hours at Canton Town Hall on November 1st.

• The Registry of Deeds Customer Service and Copy Center continues to provide residents and businesses with quality service. This year alone, the Center handled more than 5,000 requests. These requests included the filing of Homesteads, accessing deeds, verifying recorded property documents and assisting those in need of obtaining a mortgage discharge notice. Customers can contact the Customer Service and Copy Center at 781-461- 6101. Hours of operations are 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.

• In calendar year 2018, the Registry collected more than $55 million in revenue.

• The Registry of Deeds continues to address legislative issues to benefit consumers. In 2019, we will continue to advocate for mortgage transparency by refiling legislation requiring mortgage assignments be recorded at the appropriate Registry of Deeds.

• This year saw a record number of electronic recording filers, approximately 1,530.

• In 2018, we hit a record high of recording our 36,490 Registry of Deeds book. For the sake of security and redundancy, we store our documents 3 different ways: hard copy, electronically and by microfiche.

• In calendar year 2018, the Registry processed over 12,000 Homestead applications. The law Chapter 188 (M.G.L.) provides limited protection of one’s primary residence against unsecured creditor claims.

• The Registry continues to fine tune its completed History Comes Alive Transcription program. The initiative, the first in New England, makes land recorded documents written by scriveners of the 18th and 19th centuries in the old cursive hand writing style much easier to read by converting the words into easy-to-read electronic text. The program earned the praise of two-time Pulitzer Prize historian, David McCullough.

• During the end of 2018, the Registry of Deeds started a major renovation project which included updating its electrical system, repairing the ceilings, remodeling the recording area and public work stations. 44

• The internet library of images, accessible to the public through the Registry of Deeds’ online research system at www.norfolkdeeds.org continues to expand. Today, all documents dating back to the first ones recorded in 1793 are available for viewing.

• For the first year, patrons had the ability in Land Court to scan their plans in color.

• We also continued our commitment to cyber security with annual training of our employees.

• In 2018, we have expanded our website by including a genealogy page and a section highlighting land records of notable people – United States Presidents, military heroes, noted authors and leaders in their fields of education, environment and the law

• The Registry’s website www.norfolkdeeds.org routinely updates the public on such news as real estate statistics, answers to frequently asked questions, the latest schedule for our community outreach initiatives, along with detailing of our consumer programs. Additionally, we also write a monthly column for various Norfolk County newspapers and their online websites. We also distribute a weekly press release to alert residents of the latest happenings as well as to remind them of our consumer services.

• The Registry’s free Consumer Notification Service experienced a 21% increase in enrollment from the previous year. This consumer/public safety program allows any county resident to opt in to this free notification service and be alerted when any document – fraudulent or otherwise – is recorded against their name. For more information, please see our website at: www.norfolkdeeds.org.

• Register O’Donnell hosted several free computer seminars at the Registry to provide hands-on-training to the general public, municipal officials, real estate professionals, genealogists and the legal community.

• The Registry continued its community outreach commitment by working with Interfaith Social Services of Quincy, Father Bill’s & MainSpring of Quincy and the VA Boston Healthcare System, Voluntary Service Program on our ‘Suits for Success’ program and supporting the New Life Furniture Bank of MA in Walpole to assist those who are in need of household items. Our Toys for Tots’ Drive has collected over the years 1,950 presents. Our Annual Holiday Food Drive continues to support Food Pantries in Norfolk County. This year’s food drive collected enough groceries and household products to be able to visit multiple food pantries. Finally, the Registry has received more than 4,000 pieces of clothing donations for our “Suits for Success” programs.

Canton Real Estate Activity Report January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018 During 2018, Canton real estate activity saw increases in both total sales volume and average sales price.

There was a 7% decrease in documents recorded at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds for Canton in 2018, resulting in a decrease of 349 documents from 5,219 to 4,870.

The total volume of real estate sales in Canton during 2018 was $533,247,742, a 97% increase from 2017. The average sale price of homes and commercial property was also up 92% in Canton. The average sale was $1,195,622. These numbers were impacted by 2 commercial sales of $71 million and $61.2 million that were recorded in 2018.

The number of mortgages recorded (908) on Canton properties in 2018 was down 11% from the previous year. However, total mortgage indebtedness increased 22% to $601,270,425 during the same period.

There were 2 foreclosure deeds filed in Canton during 2018, representing a 67% decrease from the previous year when there were 6 foreclosure deeds filed.

Homestead activity decreased 2% in Canton during 2018 with 478 homesteads filed compared to 490 in 2017.

The Canton notable land deeds selection for the 225 Anniversary Commemoration booklet was Paul Revere, an American Patriot. He was born in 1734 in Boston’s North End where he grew up with extended family. At age 13 he became an 45 apprentice in his father’s silversmith business. He was an active participant in the American Revolution. In 1765, he helped organize a militant group called the Sons of Liberty. He was a Boston Tea Party ringleader. In April 1775, he began a relay alarm to alert colonial militias to the British march to Lexington and Concord. In 1801, Revere purchased land for a copper foundry in Canton. His foundry manufactured the copper to cover the Massachusetts State House dome. In 1804, Revere moved his Boston bell making operation to Canton. Mr. Revere died in 1818 in Boston at the age of 83.

Finally, our objective at the Registry will always be to maintain, secure, accurate and accessible land records for the residents and businesses of Norfolk County. It is a privilege to serve you.

Respectfully submitted by,

William P. O’Donnell Norfolk County Register of Deeds

Report of the PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Playground and Recreation Commission William J. Armando Recreation Facility John McCourt, Chairman 92 Pleasant St. Stacey Gorman, Vice-Chairman Canton, MA 02021 Richard Eckler, Member Telephone 781-821-5030 Alison Grossman, Member Fax 781-575-6587 Cab Devoll, Member [email protected] Larry Bogue, Member www.cantonrec.com

Department Staff Elizabeth Francis, Recreation Director Andrea Berardi, Assistant Recreation Director Audrey Cohen, Secretary/Principal Clerk Dennis Aldrich, Recreation Maintenance Supervisor Allan White, Recreation Facility Maintenance James G. Walsh, Recreation Grounds Maintenance Michael T. O’Brien, Recreation Grounds Maintenance Paul Glowka, Recreation Facility Maintenance

Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The Department of Parks and Recreation is dedicated to enriching the lives of all citizens through diverse and innovative recreational programs and services. With a focus on the arts, sports and games, the outdoors, education, and community events, we provide both active and passive social opportunities that build community and inspire personal growth. Our parks provide support for recreation that contributes to enhancing the quality of life. The department encourages citizens to become active, responsible, and engaged members of the community.

The members of the Playground and Recreation Commission, appointed by the Board of Selectmen, embody a cross section of Canton residents. The Commission works with the department staff to implement its mission and to meet the needs of the community. The Commission members also play a vital role in the planning and implementation of community events sponsored by Parks and Recreation.

FACILITIES The Department of Parks and Recreation manages four main facilities: the Armando Recreation Facility, Metropolis Skating Rink, Bolivar Swimming Pool, and the Gridley Building. In addition, the department is responsible for the maintenance of nineteen athletic fields and seven playgrounds located at thirteen locations throughout the town of Canton. The various facilities service Canton’s youth sports programs in soccer, ice hockey, lacrosse, football, baseball, and softball, as well as, adult softball leagues, summer playground and camp programs, other rental groups, and Canton citizens throughout the year.

In 2018 the Playground & Recreation Commission received funding through the Community Preservation Committee to replace the playground structures at Ponkapoag Park. The Department is excited about the state of the renovations and is anticipating a late spring 2019 opening for the revamped park.

It was another year without the Metropolis Skating Rink, however through Special Town Meeting in December the money was appropriated for the renovation of the rink. The construction of a renovated Metropolis Rink will begin in the Spring of 2019.

PROGRAMMING A full line-up of program offerings for citizens of all ages included many popular returning programs such as summer camps, swim lessons, youth and adult programs. Demand was on the rise for the Blast-Off Program, Pequitside Day 47

Camp, and Edge Camp. These programs are run directly through Canton Parks and Recreation for pre-school through middle-school age children. This past summer the Department offered an Edge Extreme program which targeted high school students and offered day trips to local adventure themed locations.

Several new programs demonstrated high demand and positive feedback. In the area of Youth Programs, Babysitter Training, Home Alone Safety, 5 Star Manners, Kids Cooking were among the leaders. The department continued to offer a variety of new pre-school enrichment programs as well. In the area of Health and Wellness, it was adult yoga leading the way. We provided tickets to various sporting events including the Hockey East Championship at TD Garden and Boston Celtics tickets. During the spring season we added a NFL Flag Football League for children age 9 and up. The NFL Flag Football league had tremendous success in the first year and we are looking forward to expanding this upcoming season.

At the Bolivar Pool, the Department offered evening youth swim lessons this past summer. Many families in Canton have households with two working adults and aren’t able to attend the day time lessons creating a need for early evening lessons, which were well attended. In addition to evening lessons the pool hours were extended in the evenings until 6:30pm for working families looking to cool off later in the day.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Once again, the Playground and Recreation Commission worked closely with the department to offer numerous community events in 2018 including annual favorites such as the Easter Egg Hunt, July 4th Road Race and Fireworks Celebration, Summer Concert Series, Billy Armando Golf Tournament, Halloween Fest, and Senior Citizen Christmas Party. These events are enhanced by the generosity of the many individuals and businesses that contribute their resources and talents to make these events successful.

Summer was filled with six concerts on the CHS front lawn which continue to draw great crowds. Also, the Irish Cultural Center played host again to an exceptional July 4th celebration with free activities for families, a concert, and a top notch fireworks display.

In addition to the many programs offered, the Commission and Department work in conjunction with other town departments and community organizations. Parks and Recreation is actively involved in the annual Health Fair and the Canton Road Race organized by the Canton Association of Business and Industry (CABI), and in the Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA).

COLLABORATION Special thanks to Public Works, Fire, Police, Schools, Conservation, Board of Health, and Library for their consistent contributions and cooperation throughout the year to assist us with our programs and community events.

The Department would like to thank its staff and volunteers, the staff of all other supporting town departments, the Board of Selectmen, and the citizens of Canton for their continued support and participation in 2018. We hope everyone can find their passion and get involved in 2019!

Respectfully submitted,

Elizabeth Francis Director of Parks and Recreation & the Playground and Recreation Commission

Report of the PLANNING BOARD

Thomas C. Scully, Chairman 801 Washington Street Robert Panico, Vice Chairman Canton, MA 02021 Michael Mitcheroney, Clerk Telephone 781-821-5019 David McCarthy, Member [email protected] Patricia McDermott, Member

Karen Lawlor, Administrative Assistant Laura Smead, Town Planner Thomas Houston, Professional Services, Inc.

Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Organization and Membership

On April 2, 2018, Patricia McDermott was elected as a Planning Board member for a five (5) year term. On May 23, 2018, the Planning Board reorganized, at which time Thomas C. Scully was re-elected Chairman; Robert Panico was elected Vice Chairman; and Patricia McDermott was elected Clerk.

Function

The Planning Board is comprised of five elected, volunteer town residents of varied backgrounds. They are charged with the following responsibilities:

• Preparation and updating of the Town’s Master Plan; • Review and approval of the construction of new subdivisions; • Adoption and Review of Town’s Subdivision Rules and Regulations; • Presenting new streets to Town Meeting for Acceptance; • Review and recommendation of site plans for the Zoning Board of Appeals; • Proposal of amendments to the Zoning By-laws and reporting on amendments filed by others; • Overseeing the Town’s Scenic Ways; • Approval of some special permits as permitted under the Zoning By-Laws; • Appointment of the Canton Center Design Review Board; • Any other duty as prescribed under the General Laws of the Commonwealth and the By-Laws of the Town of Canton.

Development Activity

The Planning Board conducted technical Site Plan Reviews for seven (7) projects, and their approval; two (2) Definitive Subdivision plans for compliance with its Rules & Regulations, which were approved; review and approval of one (1) Flexible Subdivisions; two (2) Scenic Way Public Hearings on projects that were proposing the removal of shade trees or stone walls within designated Scenic Ways in the Town; five (5) Bond Draw Downs and Lot Releases for Approved Definitive Subdivisions; and two (2) Site Walks. The Board reviewed and approved Minor Modifications of Site Plans for two (2) projects; approved eight (8) Approval Not Required (ANR) Plans for division of land having frontage on existing roads and streets.

The Planning Board played an active role in 2018 during the Town Meeting process by holding public hearings on Zoning Articles and sponsoring Zoning Articles. These articles include, but are not limited to the procedures regarding recreational marijuana; licensed marijuana establishments; permitting by special permit hotel or motel if located on a lot containing less than two (2) acres; definition of hotel overlay district, extended stay lodging, motel or hotels; hotel overlay

district; parking garages; business and limited industrial districts; table of regulations; motor vehicle fuel facility; redefining retail, LI or I districts; definitions of lot frontage and lot width; and table of dimensional requirements, residence district, accessory structure setbacks.

The Board welcomed the Town Planner, Laura Smead, to another year with the Planning Board; and the election of one (1) new Board member, Patricia McDermott, for a five (5) year term on the Board.

Committees

The Planning Board appointed the following members to various Boards: Laura Smead, Open Space and Recreation Committee; Robert Panico, Building Use Committee, and Capital Planning Committee; Thomas Scully, Paul Revere Committee; Patricia McDermott, Comprehensive Water Resource Management Committee, Permit Advisory Committee, Walk/Bike and Hike Committee, and Sustainability Committee; and David McCarthy, Master Plan Steering Committee.

Other Initiatives

This year the Planning Board and Town Planner worked together to draft Warrant Articles for Town Meeting 2019. At Town Meeting 2018, residents voted to approve almost all the Zoning Articles as presented by the Planning Board. With the exception of Article 48 and 53, which would have reduced the side yards required for parking garages and 52 high buildings in limited Industrial Zones to 25 feet (from 60 feet) to be consistent between Limited Industrial and Industrial Zones.

The Planning Board continued to work with the Town Planner and various consultants on a number of planning efforts, including the Earl Newhouse Waterfront Master Plan, Draper Mills Market Analysis, Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Plan, Open Space and Recreation Plan/Trails Master Plan, and planning at the Paul Revere Heritage Site. The Board also continued the process to update the Subdivision Rules and Regulations, and to update the master Plan (see www.cantonmasterplan.com) .

We wish to extend our sincere appreciation to the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Engineering Division, Town Counsel, Paul DeRensis, and HR Administrator Jody Middleton for their continued support throughout the year. We would also like to thank the Planning Board’s Consultant Engineer, Thomas Houston, and his entire staff at PSC for their efforts in assisting the Planning Board with the peer review process.

Finally, on behalf of the Board, I would like to express our gratitude to Karen Lawlor, Administrative Assistant and Laura Smead, Town Planner. Ms. Lawlor and Ms. Smead have been extremely helpful in the operation of this department this past year and their work is much appreciated.

Report of the POLICE DEPARTMENT

Kenneth N. Berkowitz, Chief of Police 1492 Washington St. Canton, MA 02021 Telephone 781-828-1214 Fax 781-821-2549 [email protected] Mission Statement It is the primary mission of the Canton Police Department, to deliver professional police services to the residents and business owners of Canton, as well as those who visit our community regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic origin or sexual orientation. Crime The Canton Police Department made several substantial arrests throughout 2018 to include two armed home invasions. Both arrests exemplify the courage and the dedication that our officers have when it comes to protecting our community. In addition, Canton Police personnel seized over 250 pounds of illegal drugs with a street value of over 1.5 million dollars. We also arrested served several search warrants and made numerous arrests for suspects selling narcotics, such as Percocet, OxyContin and Heroin. Personnel In 2018, the Canton Police Department family lost longtime member retired Officer Thomas Keleher Sr. Tom’s infectious smile, quick wit and dedication to our community leaves a huge void. We are confident and take comfort in knowing that he is looking down on us, encouraging us to stop as many speeding vehicles as he would to keep our roads safe.

2018 brought us two new officers- Darin Moriarty and Juliana Murray. Moriarty graduated from Blue Hill Regional High School and Murray graduated from Canton High School. Both officers bring with them unique talents and experiences that will enable them to carry on with our defined mission. Officer Moriarty served in the United States Marine Corp after high school, while Officer Murray earned a bachelor’s degree from Bridgewater University. Prior to that, she worked at Tufts University as a police officer. I’m confident that both officers will embrace our Community Policing model and will help to serve and represent our town proudly.

In April of 2018 Sergeant Robert Gooley retired after 24 years of service and Officer Eli Anderson was promoted to fill the vacancy. Good luck to both officers. Community Initiatives The Canton Police Department will continue to build strong and meaningful bonds with our community through proactive programs such as the Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse, the Family Service Unit and hosting Interfaith Bloodmobiles. We will continue to provide drug and alcohol free gatherings for our young residents such as the Open Gym Nights throughout the summer.

Under the supervision of Canton resident Dr. Dan Muse the Canton Police Department will continue to train and equip every police officer with the narcotic overdose reversal drug, Narcan. Additionally, we will continue to work hard to educate our students on the dangers of substance and alcohol use through our School Resource Officer program. We are also partnering with the Canton Fire Department and the Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse to hold community wide Narcan trainings. The Year Ahead In 2019, the Canton Police Department will continue to prioritize reducing the demand of drugs in our community and arresting people who deal drugs. Traffic enforcement and targeting those who drive impaired will always be a priority for our department. We will work to enhance our cybercrime investigation capabilities in hopes of safeguarding our residents against fraud. We are hoping to expand our presence in the Canton school system to the elementary school level. We are confident that proactive programs and strategies, which identify children at risk at earlier ages, will help to circumvent issues from arising in the future. We will also continue to train for preparedness in the highly unlikely event that we have a critical incident at one of our schools.

Report of the PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Michael Trotta, Superintendent of Public Works 801 Washington St. Barbara Reardon, Town Engineer Canton, MA 02021 William Walsh, Highway Supervisor Administrative Office & Engineering Division Stephen Choiniere, Facilities & Grounds Supervisor Lower Level – 781-821-5023 Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM [email protected]

Christopher Sykes, Water & Sewer Supervisor Water Division Administration Patricia Cawley, Water & Sewer Billing Coordinator Second Floor – 781-821-5017 Hours: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

It is the mission of the Public Works Department to ensure the value and maintenance of the existing infrastructure of the Town of Canton as well as to promote an investment in its future, thereby providing for the health and well-being of its Citizens.

The Public Works Department, acting through the Superintendent and Managers, will provide these services in a cost effective, responsive, and accountable manner, according to generally accepted municipal standards. The services will be provided with a commitment to constant improvement.

ADMINISTRATION DIVISIONS The Administration Division provides centralized administrative and management support for Public Works. Its activities include managing customer service requests, business accounts, payroll, and information processing.

The Administration Division handled 6,623 phone inquiries, issued 1,474 Yard Waste Stickers, processed 4,613 invoices, and created 840 work orders.

HIGHWAY & MAINTENANCE DIVISION The Highway & Maintenance Division is responsible for the upkeep of Town roads, sidewalks, trees, drains, the Canton Corner Cemetery, and the maintenance of all equipment. Its activities include sweeping streets, repairing or reconstructing roads and sidewalks, providing winter maintenance, cleaning catch basins on all public streets, and repairing both Public Works and other Town owned vehicles and equipment.

Highway & Maintenance Division coordinated 3.4 miles of surface improvements on 10 streets. The streets included a section of York St., Indian Ln., Helen Rd., Waterman Rd., Spruce Ln., Thoreau Rd., Aldrich Rd., Waterman Rd., Laurel Ln., Emerson Rd. Replaced sidewalks on Wayside Rd., Patriots Dr., Margaret St.

The Division closed out 825 work orders generated from customer service requests.

All streets were swept three times, 255 catch basins were cleaned, 55 rebuilt.

Streets were sanded or plowed 23 times. Winter storms totaled 78-inches. The largest snow fall was 17-inches falling January 4/5, 2018 and 20-inches March 13/14, 2018.

FACILITIES & GRONUDS DIVISION The responsibility of the Facilities and Grounds Division is maintain, clean, upgrade, and ensure the safety of the nineteen buildings owned by the Town. The Division’s responsibilities include safety inspections and preventative maintenance of generators, elevators, alarm systems, fire sprinkler system, HVAC systems.

As member of the Green Communities, the Town of Canton is replacing the existing lights with energy efficient LED lights at Memorial Hall. Facilities completed the replacement of the flat roofs at Police Station and installed a new HVAC system in the IT Room of Memorial Hall.

ENGINEERING DIVISION The Engineering Division provides technical support and project co-ordination for the Department as well as for other Town Boards and agencies. The Division also inspects and approves contract and private work that add to the infrastructure of the Town.

The Division issued 169 street opening permits, 122 utilities permits.

Engineering oversaw the completion of repairs to the Old Shepard Street and Reservoir Pond Dams, continued data collection and field inventory of the storm water, drinking water, sewer systems to meet regulatory requirements.

WATER SEWER DIVISION The Water Sewer Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Town’s water and sanitary sewer systems. The Division provides safe clean drinking water from seven Town wells and the MWRA. Sanitary waste is removed through the sewer system and transferred to the MWRA interceptor and then to Deer Island treatment facility.

The Division processed 29,396 water sewer bills, handled 2,202 water and 278 sewer service requests, completed 171 water meter installation and water meter service calls.

Water Sewer Division produced 324 MG from the Moran and Sullivan Treatment Facilities and bought 531 MG from the MWRA for calendar year 2018.

The five year required EPA / DEP water service lead and copper testing was conducted. All samples meet National and State drinking water standards.

REFLECTION Public Works congratulates Jim Connor for thirty years of service, Brian Kiely and Bill Walsh for twenty five years, Chris Sykes for fifteen years, Pat Cawley for ten. Our success is built upon their commitment and effort.

We wish James Penza, Cemetery Foreman, continued success and the best in his retirement.

We welcomed ten new employees to the Public Works roster, Kelsey Quinlan, Rob Martin, James Gallagher, GiGi Munden, Gina McCann, Chris Mahoney, Kevin Michaels, Justin Pothier, Sebastian Andreassi, Peter Ferry.

Respectfully Submitted,

Michael Trotta Superintendent of Public Works

Report of the CANTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE

Kristin Mirliani, Chair 960 Washington St. Michael Loughran, Vice-Chair Canton, MA 02021 Meg Gannon, Secretary Telephone 781-821-5060 Reuki Schutt, Member Fax 781-575-6500 Nichola Gallagher, Member www.cantonma.org

Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK AND CORE VALUES

During the 2017-18 school year, the district experienced strong development across multiple priorities of the Strategic Framework, including advancements in student learning, as evidenced in MCAS, SAT, and Advanced Placement scores; improvements in student and professional culture and climate, as measured on system-wide surveys; productive attention to issues of educational equity and the negative impact of implicit bias; the growth of facilitative leadership skills of elementary grade-level teacher leaders and school administrators; and the advancement of student well-being and the social/emotional skills that support student development and school success.

In September 2017, the School Committee approved the District’s 2017-2022 Strategic Framework, which outlines four long-term Strategic Objectives: • Achieving Educational Excellence and Ensuring Equity • Cultivating School Climate and Culture • Transforming Teaching and Learning • Achieving District Excellence

The long-term Strategic Objectives within the Strategic Framework represent a major advance in our efforts to provide the Canton community with a forward-thinking, well-managed, and responsive educational program for all students. The Strategic Framework is a foundational resource that guides conversations and decision-making related to all aspects of CPS work, including teaching and learning, budget, human resources, and organizational structure.

The longstanding Core Values of the Canton Public Schools continue to define the climate and culture we aspire to create: • Academic Excellence and Rigor • Inclusive and Engaged Community • Respectful and Responsible Relationships • Continuous Reflection and Improvement

The Strategic Framework 2018-23 will continue to serve as both the District’s declaration of aspirations and its plan for improvement.

BUDGET The School Department operating budget for the current 2018-19 school year is distributed as follows:

Salaries $34,000,987

Expenses $8,395,418

Total $42,396,405

The above figure represents a 5.41% increase above the 2017-18 budget. 54

The operating budget of $42,396,405 is supplemented with revenue offsets projected at $2,399,000 from revolving (fee- based) accounts and $1,152,829 of federal and state grants as follows:

Revolving Accounts Athletic User Fees/Gate Receipts $200,000

Building Rental Fees $300,000

Preschool Revolving $100,000

Transportation $300,000

Student Parking $29,000

Special Education Circuit Breaker Revolving $1,450,000

Extra curricular $ 20,000

Total $2,399,000

Federal and State Grants Teacher Quality $56,456

SPEC. EDUCATION 94-142 $832,974

Early Childhood (262) $29,877

Emergency Impact Aid $33,413

Title I $113,528

Title IV $8,681

Essential School Health $77,900

Total $1,152,829

The District's FY19 budget, approved at the Annual Town Meeting, totaled $42,396,405. The 5.41% increase from the previous year’s budget supports the District’s ability to meet the needs of our students from grades PK-12.

The FY19 budget supported the following actions: • Advance operating expenses to support the Strategic Framework and its four Strategic Objectives • Continue to meet the contractual obligations of all Collective Bargaining Agreements • Address rising special education out-of-district expenses first appearing in FY18 and carrying over to FY19

The District’s FY19 Cash Capital Budget totaled $750,000. The district used the cash capital funds to address the following:

Building/Grounds Repairs and Improvements • Teachers’ Room Renovation - GMS • Administrative Office Carpet Replacement - Hansen • Rooftop Unit Replacement - GMS • Vinyl Floor Replacement - CHS

• Storage Module Buildings (2) for Memorial Field • District Wide Painting • Gym Floor Sanding - Luce, Hansen, JFK • Exterior Doors - Luce • Window Screens - Luce

Technology • WiFi Access Points Phase 1 - CHS • Cafeteria Presentation Area Enhancements - CHS • Laptop Tablets for Classroom Instructional Technology (Pilot) - CHS • Chromebooks for MCAS & loaners - CHS • Security Recorder Upgrade - CHS • Projectors and Projector Screens (20-30) - CHS • Chromebooks for Instructional Staff - GMS • Computer Lab Upgrade - GMS • Security Recorder Upgrade - GMS • Projectors: 2 Interactive Epson Brightlink - Luce & CHS • Audio Visual System for Cafeteria - Luce • Spec. Ed. Technology - District-Wide • Chromebooks and Tubs for Classrooms - JFK and Hansen

Program Improvements • Cheerleading Mat - CHS & GMS • Visual Arts Technology Upgrade - GMS • TV Studio Computer Equipment Upgrades - CHS • Musical Instruments - District-Wide • Performing Arts Technology - District-Wide • Auditorium Upgrade- District-Wide • Spot Vision Screener - District-Wide

Furniture & Fixtures • Solaris Convection Steamers (2) - LUCE • New Teacher Desks - Hansen • Folding Chairs-Hansen • Distance Learning Lab Furniture Replacement - CHS • Conference Room Table & 12 Chairs - GMS • Ping Pong Conference Table & Chairs - GMS • New Furniture-Classroom chair/desk combo/café tables - GMS • Convection Ovens - GMS • Library Student Study Center - GMS • Stand Up Desks, Stools, Wobble Stools -GMS • Cafeteria POS Systems - District-Wide • Custodial Equipment - District-Wide • Warming Ovens (5 schools) - District-Wide • Sensory Friendly Seating - District-Wide

Vehicle Replacement • 2018 Ford SD F-350 DRW XL 4WD Reg Cab 145/60

STUDENT ENROLLMENT

Shown below are the enrollment figures for the preschool, elementary, middle and high schools in October 2017 (school year 2017-18) and October 2018 (school year 2018-19): 56

2017-2018 2018-2019 Difference Oct. 1, 2017 Oct. 1, 2018

Preschool 88 88 0

Elementary 1502 1492 -10

Middle School 736 726 -10

High School 982 971 -11

Ungraded 45 52 +7

Total 3353 3329 -24

Demographics 2012 and 2017 The chart below shows the race/ethnicity percentages of the Canton Public Schools student population in 2012 (total enrollment 3250) and 2018 (total enrollment 3329, not including ungraded students). Over this time, there has been an increase in the percentages of students who identify as African American/Black (1.3%), Asian (3.1%), Hispanic (1.8%), Native Hawaiian/Pacific Island (0.2%) and multi-race non-Hispanic (1.2%). There has been a decrease in the percentages of students identifying as White (-7.7%) and Native American (-0.1%).

Race/Ethnicity % 2012 % 2018 % Difference

African American/Black 8.8 10.1 +1.3

Asian 7.5 10.6 +3.1

Hispanic 3.2 5 +1.8

Native American .1 0 -0.1

White 76.9 69.2 -7.7

Native Hawaiian/Pacific 0 .2 +0.2 Island

Multi-race Non-Hispanic 3.6 4.8 +1.2

Total Enrollment 3250 3329 +79

Other Student Sub- Groups

% 2012 % 2018 Difference

Limited English Proficient 1.2 2.4 +1.2

Students with Disabilities 14.4 10.0 -4.4

Economically Disadvantaged 13.0 19.8 +6.8

PERSONNEL

The following staff members retired during calendar year 2018.

Years of Employee Position Service

Janice Chapman Special Education Teacher 14

Michael Currivan World History Teacher 23

Pam D’Agostino Foreign Language Teacher 20

Nancy Dobbins Math Teacher 8

Jennifer Henderson Assistant Superintendent 11

Henry McDeed Assistant Principal 17

Congratulations and thank you to all our retirees for their decades of service to the Canton Public Schools and our students.

Administration During the 2017-2018 school year, a number of administrative positions were filled. With the retirement of Ms. Jennifer Henderson, we welcomed Ms. Deborah Rooney as the new PreK-8 Director of Teaching and Learning. Mr. Mike Barucci accepted the Interim Information Technology Specialist to replace Ms. April Goran who resigned to relocate to Florida. At Canton High School, we welcomed Ms. Kelly Cavanaugh as the Dean of Students role when Mr. Julie Shore accepted the Assistant Principal position following Henry McDeed’s retirement. At the William H. Galvin Middle School, Ms. Sarah Shannon replaced Mr. William Conard as Principal and Mr. Karim Gibson replaced Ms. Annya Haughton as Dean of Students. Also at GMS, Mr. Corey Johnston accepted the Interim Math Department Head position and Mr. Matthew Masciarelli accepted the Interim Science Department Head position.

The Canton Public School Community was most saddened by the passing of Math Teacher and Math Team Coach Mr. Martin Badoian. Marty was a teacher in Canton for 59 years and will be sorely missed.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT Students of the Canton Public Schools continue to perform well across multiple measures, including state and national standardized assessments. For more details about Canton students’ achievement, visit the Canton Public School district profile on the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education website (profiles.doe.mass.edu).

MCAS Results The chart below details the percentage of students who met or exceeded expectations on MCAS in Spring 2018. For each grade range (3-5, 6-8, and 9-10) and for each test (English Language Arts, Math, or Science), Canton students on average outperformed students from across the Commonwealth.

MCAS 2018 Results: Percentage of Students Scoring at Meeting or Exceeding Expectations (or Proficient/Advanced)

ELA Math Science

Grade Canton State Canton State Canton State

3-5 71 55 66 50 56 47

6-8 65 51 62 49 45 35

HS 96 91 90 78 91 74

Advanced Placement Test Score Results* Number of AP Courses Number of % AP Tests with offered at CHS AP Tests Scores of 3 or Taken Above

16 663 72.2% *The College Board, AP data updated October 11, 2018

While standardized tests provide one source of data on student achievement, these tests do not provide critical information about the full range of the student experience in our schools. The District has begun developing a comprehensive set of measures, the Indicators of Excellence, to provide that full description of student and district success. The Indicators of Excellence will become the metrics used to gauge our progress toward the Long-term Strategic Objectives outlined in the district’s Strategic Framework 2018-2023.

Honors and Awards In addition to performance on standardized tests, the excellence of the Canton Public Schools is demonstrated by a multitude of honors and awards for students and educators. All of the student, teacher and school awards of 2018 are too numerous to list here. Below are some of the notable achievements:

• National Merit Letter of Commendation o John Healey, Jr., Christopher Milne, Addison Mirliani • MA Association of School Superintendents Certificate of Academic Excellence o Thomas Cahill • Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award o Molly Colburn • Jewish War Veterans Award o Julia Quinn • Scholastic Art and Writing Awards o Gold Key - Art: Hannah McLear o Silver Key - Art: Lindsay Haynes, Jace Mouradian o Honorable Mention - Art: Henry Waggett, Zoe Zekos o Honorable Mention - Writing: Lauren DiTullio • Art All-State o Julia Kimball • Canton Community Producer Award o Emily Bornstein

• Canton Community Television Awards o Patrick LaBelle, D’Jai Silva, Kendal McCloud, Dante Rivera • Eye in the Sky Award o Michael Khouri, Jace Mouradian, Jennifer Wolicki • Canton High Film Festival o Harrison Carter, Charles Hansbury, Connor Leno, Kyle McDonough, D’Jani Silva • Boston International Kids Film Festival o Tess Grady, Alexander Maddestra, Matthew Maddestra, Brianna McArdle, Janae Moreland, Venice Morris, Laura Noone, Margaret Polsgrove, Amanda Romano, Gregory Sheehan, Kimberly Wong • Robotics World Championship Recognition - State Science Fair o Anvitha Addanki • National Performing Arts Awards o Lindsey Barrett, Cameron Delerme, Ann Joseph, Zachary Mullen • MA Secondary Schools Administrators Association Student Achievement Award o Addison Mirliani • Principal’s Student Service Awards o Grant Anderson, Tyler Czyras, Thomas Delello, Katherine Devine, Leah Foley, Tony Harris, Ann Joseph, Patrick LaBelle, Julia Quinn, Austin Maffie, Colin Messinger, Venice Morris, Margaret Polsgrove • Canton High School Citizenship Awards o Anvitha Addanki, Benjamin Aronson, Melissa Barrett, Rachel Beatty, Maggie Connolly, Maria Femia, Matthew Gaughan, Allie Gefteas, Rose Gefteas, Alexa Johnson, George Kent, Meghan LaBelle, Joshua Linsenberg, Maxwell Macort, Devyn McGrann, Maria Messinger, Charles O’Connor, Caroline Tourgee • Shayne M. Cabino Memorial Scholarship Fund o Riley Brown, Katherine Devine, Lia Fitzgerald, Anthony Harris, Venice Morris, Emma Ross, Rebecca Ryan, Margaret Wade • Scott M. Herr Memorial Foundation Scholarship o Melissa Barrett, Thomas Cahill, Carly Hutchinson, Charles O’Connor, Andrew Rizzitano • James & Beatrice Salah Family Foundation Scholarship o Grant Anderson, Katherine Devine, Mary Dunn, Brianna McArdle, Margaret Wade • Balsamo Memorial Charitable Foundation Scholarship o William Amico, Nicole Gefteas • Frank R. & Elizabeth Simoni Foundation o Andrea McNeil, Addison Mirliani • Ricky 27 Foundation o Alec Ragusa, Margaret Wade • Stephen M. Hamrock Memorial Award o Jamisha Williams • Duggan Scholarship Fund o Cory Cicketti, Jenna Paynter • Canton Scholar Dollar Scholarships o Emily Beatty, Kataleya Conard, Justin Deip, Kathryn Halloran, Grace Lehane, Collin Messinger, Christopher Milne, Victoria Poshkus, Emma Ross, Gerald Sullivan

CHS Class of 2018 – Colleges and Universities Below is a list of the college and university choices of the graduating class of 2018:

The Univ. of Akron Emmanuel College Univ. of Mass., Lowell American University Endicott College Mass. Maritime Academy Salem State Univ. Anna Maria College Fairfield Univ. Massasoit CC Salve Regina Univ. Arizona State University Fitchburg State Univ. Merrimack College San Diego State University The Univ. of Arizona Fordham Univ. Michigan State Univ. Univ. of San Francisco Assumption College Framingham State Univ. Millersville Univ. of Penn. Savannah College of Art & Design Barry University Franklin Pierce Univ. Mitchell College Seton Hall University Bay State College George Mason Univ. Montclair State Univ. Shippensburg Univ. Becker College George Washington Univ. Montserrat College of Art Simmons College Ben Franklin Inst. of Tech Georgetown Univ. Morgan State University Skidmore College Bentley Univ Georgia Inst. of Tech Neaumann Univ. Soka Univ. of America Binghampton Univ. Georgia State Univ. New England College Univ. of South Carolina Boston College Gettysburg College Univ. of New England So. Florida State College Boston Univ. Univ. of Hartford Univ. of New Hampshire Univ of Southern California Brandeis Univ. Harvard Univ. Univ. of New Haven Univ. of Southern Maine Bridgewater State Univ. Univ. of Hawaii The College of New Jersey. Southern New Hampshire Univ. Bristol CC Hobart & William Smith Nichols College St. John’s Univ. Bryant Univ. Hofstra Univ. Norfolk State St. Joseph’s College-Brooklyn Bunker Hill CC College of the Holy Cross Univ. of North Carolina, at Wilmington Stevens Inst. of Tech California State Univ. Husson Univ. North Carolina State Univ. Stonehill College Univ. of California Univ. of Illinois Northeastern Univ. Suffolk Univ. Canisius College Indiana Univ. Univ. of Northern Iowa SUNY Buffalo State Case Western Reserve Univ Iona College Norwich Univ. SUNY College at Brockport Castleton Univ. Iowa State Univ. Ohio Univ. Syracuse Univ. Univ. of Central Florida Ithaca College Pace Univ. The Univ. of Tampa Champlain College James Madison Univ. Pennsylvania State Univ. Temple Univ. Chapman Univ. John Carroll Univ. Plymouth State Univ. Univ. of Tennessee College of Charleston Johnson & Wales Univ. Providence College The Ohio State Univ. Chatham Univ. Keene State College Purdue Univ. Tufts Univ. Clark Atlanta Univ. Kenyon College Quincy College Tulane Univ. Clark Univ. Kutztown Univ of Penn. Quinnipiac Univ. Union College Clemson Univ. Laboure College Univ. of Redlands US Coast Guard Academy Coastal Carolina Univ. Lafayette College’ Regis College Valparaiso Univ. Colby College Le Moyne College Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Univ. of Vermont Colby-Sawyer College Lehigh Univ. Rhode Island College Villanova Univ. The College of Saint Rose Lesley Univ. Univ. of Rhode Island Wagner College Univ. of Colorado at Boulder Lincoln Univ. University of Richmond Wentworth Inst of Tech Connecticut College Long Island Univ. Brooklyn Ringling College of Art & Design West Chester Univ. Curry College Loyola Univ. Maryland Rivier Univ. West Virginia Univ. Dartmouth College Lynn University Rochester Inst of Technology Western Connecticut State Univ. Dean College Univ. of Maine Univ. of Rochester Westfield State Univ. Delaware State Marquette Univ. Rockhurst University Wheaton College Univ. of Delaware Univ. of Maryland, College Park Roger Williams Univ Univ. of Wisconsin DePaul Univ. Marymount Manhattan College Rutgers Univ. Woodbury Univ. East Stroudsburg Univ. Mass Bay CC Sacred Heart Univ. Worcester Polytechnic Institute Eastern Univ. Mass. Coll of Art & Design Saint Anselm College Worcester State Univ. Eckerd College MCPHS Saint Joseph’s College-ME Xavier Univ. Elms College Univ. of Mass., Amherst Saint Joseph's Univ. Elon Univ. Univ. of Mass., Boston Saint Michael’s College Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ. Univ. of Mass., Dartmouth Saint Peter’s University Emerson College

As described above, the Town of Canton has good reason to be proud of its public school system. With a talented and committed staff, students continue to have meaningful experiences in school, which translate to their success as described across multiple venues. The Town's ongoing support helps to create a high-quality school district that serves the children of Canton well.

Respectfully Submitted:

Dr. Jennifer Fischer-Mueller, Superintendent of Schools Kristin Mirliani, School Committee Chair 61

Report of the SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL SERVICES GROUP

Moira Rouse, Regional Administrator

The Town of Canton receives procurement and other services from the Southeastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) and has since the organization's inception in 1993. SERSG membership increased by two towns during 2018 and now serves twenty-three members. These twenty-one towns and two cities are served by one Regional Administrator. Annual dues of $4,100 support these services. Canton recovers this amount directly from savings in using these contracts and indirectly by devoting less administrative and management time to procurement. Other services include contract administration and annual trainings. Report of the SERSG administered bids and created new contracts on behalf of the Town for Paper, DPW Supplies, Water and Sewer Treatment Chemicals, and DPW Services. • A two-year Office Supply contract currently in force provides a 71.4% discount off non-excluded items using a standard wholesaler’s catalog, while ink and toner cartridges are discounted at a rate of 46.4%. In the first three quarters of 2018 Canton spent $23,013 on office supplies, while saving $28,918 off list price for those purchases. • The Town and schools also pay competitive fixed prices for Paper using a SERSG contract. Canton spent $4,150 in the first three quarters of 2018. • SERSG administered bids for and created 8 DPW Supply contracts for 35 products, and 6 Water Treatment Chemical contracts for 10 products. The estimated value of all products covered by these contracts is $813,702. • New DPW Services were bid in November and contracts will take effect on 2/1/19. In planning road work and other public works services, the Canton public works department requested contracts for 21 services. These were based on $353,500 in estimated value. In addition, a few SERSG DPW Service contracts may be renewed for up to 3 contract years and Canton requested $1,185,501 in contract renewals as well. • A bid for federally-required Drug and Alcohol Testing was administered in 2017 and remains in effect for two more years. It provides a contract for all necessary services at competitive prices.

Favorable pricing is the primary membership benefit. Additionally, every SERSG bid saves many hours of skilled staff time and hundreds of dollars in bid-advertising and other costs. SERSG contract pricing is equal to or lower than state contract prices and requires less time and effort for departments to use.

Finally, monthly meetings continue monthly for municipal administration, public works, and quarterly for stormwater specialists. 

Report of TOWN COUNSEL

Paul R. DeRensis, Esq. 111 Devonshire Street, Suite 800 Brooks & DeRensis Boston, MA 02109 Telephone 857-259-5200 [email protected]

This year was a very active and successful year for the Law Department:

1. Advice & Legal Documents. This year numerous advisory opinions were rendered to various Town officials and Boards relating to a wide variety of issues and subjects. Frequent and ongoing attention was given to reviewing and/or drafting Bylaws, contract documents and agreements, easements, open meeting law issues, public records requests, license process issues for a variety of types of licenses, including alcohol, common victuallar and auto dealer licenses, wetlands issues, zoning covenants, procurement documents, public road documents, conflict issues under the State Ethics Act, bylaw enforcement issues, Warrants for the Annual and a Special Town Meeting, election questions, legal issue arising out of the recent state law legalizing recreational marijuana and out of applicable state regulations of recreational marijuana including preparation of a ban on recreational marijuana in the town, ANR issues and subdivisions including subdivision performance guarantees, affordable housing, and other legal documents.

2. Labor Issues. We provided advice from time to time during 2018 regarding a variety of federal and state law and issues applicable to employees.

3. Projects. We assisted with various road layout issues including transitioning private ways to public ways and various road projects such as the intersection improvements at Gridley School issues; economic development questions; Building Drepartment code enforcement issues; assistance to Planning Board for site plan review; ongoing issues relating to the Paul Revere Heritage Park Site; Reservoir Pond Dam issues; University Station issues; sewer issues; election issues; wireless tower leases; Board of Health tobacco license issues, conservation restrictions and preservation restrictions; Community Preservation Act matters; removal of unsafe and dilapidated structures, substance abuse detoxification facilities, and issues associated with the collapse of Metropolis Rink and reconstruction of same.

4. Administrative Agencies. We pursued the interests of the Town before the Alcohol Beverage Control Commission, the Office of the Attorney General, Secretary of State Superintendent of Public records, and Department of Revenue, and consulted with the State Ethics Commission, regarding various town issues.

5. Litigation & Labor Arbitrations. As of December 31, 2018, there were 10 pending lawsuits or claims involving the Town, as follows:

3 lawsuit involving the Board of Selectmen:

John G. Bulman, as Trustee of Eagles Farm II Realty Trust v. Patrick J. Considine, Considine Development Company, LLC, Town of Canton and Bank of Canton, Norfolk Superior Court C.A. 1882 CV 00470

Town of Canton v. Canton Holdings, LLC, et al. Norfolk Superior Court, Civil Action No. 2018-794

Diane Givens v. Republic Services, Town of Canton MCAD Docket Number 1~BPA02762

2 lawsuits involving the Zoning Board of Appeals:

225 Turnpike Investment, LLC and Armando Petruzziello v. Town of Canton Zoning Board of Appeals, Land Court Civil Action No. 18 MISC 000301

Michael Nemetz and Sarah Nemetz v. Canton Zoning Board of Appeals, Glenshane Properties, Inc. and JPM Development, LLC, Norfolk Superior Court C.A. # 18 CV001459

1 lawsuit involving the Public Schools:

Burley v. Town of Canton Public Schools, EEOC # S23-2017-00424

4 Claims:

Cole v. Town of Canton (DPW) Nguyen v. Town of Canton, (DPW and Housing Authority) Sanler, et al. v. Town of Canton (Public Schools) Kessler v. Town of Canton (DPW)

Each of the above efforts required the participation of numerous Town officials and private citizen volunteers - all working together towards a better Canton.

Thanks to the Board of Selectmen and all other Town officials and citizens for their cooperation and assistance towards a successful year.

Respectfully submitted,

Paul R. DeRensis TOWN COUNSEL

Report of the TOWN PLANNER

Laura Smead, Town Planner 801 Washington St. [email protected] Canton, MA 02021 www.town.canton.ma.us/334/Planning Telephone 781-575-6575 www.facebook.com/CantonPlanningBoard/ Fax 781-821-5043

Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM www.cantonmasterplan.com

ANNUAL REPORT MISSION

The Town Planner is responsible for working towards town-wide goals with regard to zoning, land use, housing, economic development, and other areas specified in the Canton Master Plan. The Town Planner also works to help procure grants and accomplish other special projects to reach town goals.

The Town Planner supports the Planning Board by providing technical review and assistance for projects reviewed by the Planning Board, facilitating the Master Plan update, preparing zoning article drafts for Town Meeting, and ensuring that Planning Board documents are available online (refer to Town’s website, under Planning department, side menu).

The Town Planner serves as the representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, the Three Rivers Interlocal Council, and the Neponset Valley Transportation Management Association; the Planner also serves on the Mapping Commission, Traffic Committee, Open Space and Recreation Committee, Permit Advisory Committee, Stormwater Task Force, and Citizen Engagement Task Force; The Town Planner also regularly attends meetings of other committees and working groups as necessary, especially the Planning Board and Master Plan Steering Committee.

REPORT

2018 Accomplishments • Master Plan update (ongoing): The Canton Master Plan is a community-driven plan that articulates our shared, long- range vision for the town’s future and lays out the steps to reach that vision. It is comprehensive, addressing all aspects of life in Canton – our neighborhoods, where we shop, parks and playgrounds, public services, historic sites and buildings, local employers, and even how we get around town. It talks about where we are as a community, where we want to go, and how we’re going to get there. Through the Master Plan, we recognize and anticipate changes in the future and respond through a clear and direct action agenda. We are currently updating the Master Plan, which will be completed in summer 2019. Learn more and get involved at www.cantonmasterplan.com. • Open Space and Recreation Plan update/ Trails Master Plan: Worked with the Open Space and Recreation Committee and Weston & Sampson to do the first update to the Open Space and Recreation Plan in 20 years, and create a new Trails Master Plan. https://www.town.canton.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/4048/09192018-Canton- DRAFT-Open-Space-and-Recreation-Plan • Earl Newhouse Waterfront Master Plan: (Kyle Zick Landscape Architecture): Provides a vision and a plan to fulfill the potential of this parcel, increase public awareness, and improve access to the site. https://www.town.canton.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/3814/Earl-Newhouse-Waterfront-Report-2018 • Complete Streets Prioritization Plan: Working with Public Works, Engineering, Walk, Bike, and Hike Committee, and VHB transportation planners on a complete streets prioritization plan – as a part of the State’s Complete Streets grant program. https://www.town.canton.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/3805/Canton-Complete-Streets-Prioritization- Plan-2018

• Downtown Parking Study and Strategy: Received grant funding and worked with Stantec on a downtown parking study and management strategy. https://www.town.canton.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/4044/Downtown-Canton- Parking-Strategy-Report-2019-full-version • Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness planning process: The Town of Canton was awarded a $23,000 grant in 2018 to complete a Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) planning process. The Town worked with Kleinfelder to determine the Town’s strengths and vulnerabilities to climate change. https://town.canton.ma.us/731/Municipal- Vulnerability-Preparedness-MVP • Market and Fiscal Analysis of Mixed-Use Redevelopment of the Draper Knitting Company Site: Worked with Camoin Associates on a market and fiscal analysis for mixed-use redevelopment and re-zoning of the Draper Knitting Company Site. https://www.town.canton.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/3818/Final-Report-Sept-2018---Draper- Knitting-Mill-Market-Analysis---Town-of-Canton-MA • Green Communities LED Retrofit projects: Led and organized the process of using Green Communities funding to retrofit the lighting in Town Hall and school gyms (plus Galvin cafeteria) to LED lighting. The Green Communities Designation and Grant Program provides funding to qualified municipalities for energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives once designated as a Green Community. The Town was awarded $158,315 for their initial grant designation in 2018, and will apply for a $250,000 competitive grant in 2019. https://www.mass.gov/guides/becoming-a-designated-green-community

Other Activities • Provided input into the Town’s update of its Hazard Mitigation Plan (2018). https://www.town.canton.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/3798/Canton---MA--2018-Hazard-Mitigation-Plan • Provided input into the road safety audit of the Route 138 corridor (northerly section). • Provided feedback into the Town’s American with Disabilities Act (ADA) self-evaluation. • Wrote Community Preservation Committee applications on behalf of the Board of Selectmen, for the design and permitting for the first phase of the Earl Newhouse Waterfront Master Plan and interpretive signage at the Paul Revere Heritage Site. • Presented at the 2018 Southern New England American Planning Association conference. • Explored the formation of a municipal Affordable Housing Trust for Canton. • Conducted a planning process and analysis to update Canton’s zoning bylaws for medical uses. • Drafted zoning articles and worked with residents on street acceptance processes.

Ongoing Initiatives • Citizen Engagement: Providing feedback on social media and community engagement for the Town of Canton. • Complete Streets ($400,000) and Safe Routes to School Implementation ($1.5 million) grant writing • Working with the Paul Revere Heritage Commission on grant funding, museum concepts, and park programming • Co-chairing a sub-committee of the (regional) Suburban Mobility Working Group, an initiative of the Neponset Valley Transportation Management Association. https://www.neponsetvalleytma.org/ • Participating in the Neponset Stormwater Partnership (Neponset River Watershed Association), especially on community outreach and education efforts. • Working with the Walk Bike and Hike Committee to put a bike rack at Town Hall, plan for trail improvements and new connections, and fund “sharrow” painting for the Washington Street corridor.

• Working with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council on a “transit oriented development” zoning study for the industrial zones near the Canton Junction train station.

I could not do my work without tireless and dedicated Town staff, committee and board volunteers, and knowledgeable residents of Canton. Thank you.

Respectfully submitted,

Laura Smead, AICP Town Planner

Report of the VETERANS’ FUND

Tony Andreotti, Department of Veterans Services Director and Veteran’s Agent 660 Washington St. Jennifer Trethewey, Office Administrator Canton, MA 02021 Telephone 781-821-5005 [email protected] Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M..

In 2018, the not-for-profit Canton Veterans’ Fund received $59,680 in donations in honor and memory of Canton’s Veterans from their families, friends, and other supporters, bringing our total donations received since 2002 to over $510,000. Using this fund, the Department is able to offer programs and services to honor, serve, remember, and assist our local veterans without increasing our department’s budget. We extend our deepest gratitude to all who have donated!

Over the past 17 years, monies from the Veterans’ Fund have enabled us, as a town, to do many things, including but not limited to:

• Conducting graduation ceremonies for World War II, Korean and Vietnam Veterans who left high school to serve their country before receiving their diplomas; • Implementing and maintaining the Fallen Heroes program, with 77 street signs honoring Canton residents who were killed or died in uniform during the Civil War, WW I, WW II, Korea, Vietnam and Iraq War; • Creating and maintaining the Veterans’ Memorial Park at the Canton Corner Cemetery, centralizing the existing War Monuments from various downtown locations and adding the Civil War and Iraq War monuments. Rededication and restoration of the WW I Monument was completed. Permanent lighting on the monuments ensures that the names of these heroes will never be in the dark. Six poles and the branch flags honoring the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine were added to the Walk of Honor. Permanent lighting was added to highlight all the flags at night. Landscaping improvement, including new trees to provide a natural wall and perennial plantings along the Walk of Honor and the Monument Row, continues. A monument in tribute to American Legion Post #24 and honoring Canton’s veterans, no matter where their final resting place may be, was added in 2017, and a welcome sign proudly declaring that Canton honors and remembers our veterans was installed in 2018; • Including a granite bench within the Memorial Park to honor Vietnam Veterans whose deaths were linked to Agent Orange exposure after they returned home from Vietnam. These Veterans are not eligible for inclusion on the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, DC but are worthy of recognition for their sacrifice. In 2018, we added an additional piece of granite to the bench, as the initial installation had room for 14 plaques. We added our 15th name in the fall of 2018; • Purchasing, installing, and dedicating a memorial plaque within the Park to honor Canton resident, Army Veteran, and supporter of the Veterans’ Department, Al Meda; • Dedicating a monument honoring disabled veteran Charles Tolias and the residents of Canton who served with him in WW II; • Celebrating Edward J. Beatty American Legion Post #24 Day in April 2018 with the dedication of the monument and a reception at the American Legion hall; • Offering monthly coffee hours featuring guest speakers on topics relevant to our Veteran population; • Organizing and conducting the annual Memorial Day festivities, including a parade, ceremony, and reception; • Visiting local school and community groups for educational programs around Memorial Day and Veterans’ Day; • Hosting an annual Veterans’ Day breakfast where our veterans can gather with their loved ones to honor their service and remember those who served with them; • Conducting breakfast ceremonies to issue certificates to distinguished War Veterans, participants in the Normandy Invasion, Veterans of WW II, Korean War and the veterans of the American Legion Post 24; • Organizing and staffing The Wall That Heals, a weekend-long program featuring a mobile replica of the Vietnam Memorial standing six feet tall at the center and covering almost 300 feet end-to-end. The program included the reading all the names of the over 54,000 men and women memorialized on the Wall; 68

• Honoring our Vietnam Veterans with a Welcome Home ceremony at Memorial Field on September 11, 2011; • Purchasing and installing memorial headstones for a Korean War Veteran, a WW II Veteran’s son, and a Vietnam Veterans’ son. Replacing the headstones for Edward J Beatty, killed in action during WW I, and Sgt. Rudolph E. Araujo, killed in action in Vietnam; • Helping to fund the reconstruction and restoration of the Civil War Solider statue located outside Memorial Hall. Conducting a rededication ceremony on Veterans Day, 2014; • Organizing, funding, and conducting the Annual Canton Veterans Golf Day tournament since 2012; • Conducting a ceremony in 2017 to Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War in conjunction with the Brookhaven Hospice We Honor Veterans program; • Assembling, funding, and maintaining the Veterans’ Department Funeral Honor Guard, which enables the department to pay final tribute to Canton veterans for their service to our country. The Honor Guard has been privileged to serve in the memorial of 44 veterans in 2018, with a total of 746 veterans since 2002.

Other expenses paid from the fund include but are not limited to: lodging and cash assistance to homeless veterans; publishing of a Town of Canton’s Fallen Heroes calendar for the schools; the taping of several Cable 8 ceremonies and interviews; medical transportation assistance for veteran; payments for veterans’ rent, mortgage expenses, funeral expenses, auto repairs, food, fuel, relocation, and medical expenses not covered by the town budget or state and federal programs; departmental program expenses; and items and postage cost for packages mailed to our troops.

Donations have exceeded all expectations. Thank you to everyone in the community for their support, generosity and trust.

Canton Roll of Honor

Honoring Those Who Died In Service to Their Country

World War I: Edward J. Beatty, Patrick J. Cronin, Ettore DelVecchio, Allan W. Douglass, Josiah Fuller, Pietro Gallo, Albert H, Gavigan, Leo V. Gray, Helen Homans, George H. Horton, William P. Monahan, John Shaw, Arthur W. Thomas, George St. George; World War II: Walter G. Berteletti, Albert M. Callahan, Michael J. Callanan, William J. Casey, Robert G. Dallahan, Parker B. Dodge, Donald J. Galligan, John J. Gately, Robert E. Gelpke, Donald J. Graham, John F. Griffin, Dana F. Igo, Michael J. Julian, John A. Lawrie, Louis P. Mendes, Carlyle W. Packard, Frederick W. Powers, Dietrich F. E. Rasetzki, William F. Roach, Harold P. Rolfe, Gerald W. Scully, Arthur A. Smith, Arthur W. Thomas, Harris P. Tracy, Andrew R. Wood, Jr.; Korean War: Ferdinand Berteletti, Ernest Carrara, Paul J. Hannon; Vietnam War: Rudolph E. Araujo, Antonio Falco, Peter H. Hansen, Bruce J. Matta; Iraq War: Shayne M. Cabino; Post- Vietnam (Agent Orange-Related Deaths): Robert J. Barrette, Richard D. Buck, Thomas F. Doherty, David L. Farrow, Robert F. Femino, William J. Hogan, Kevin J. Kelly, Kevin F. LaCivita, Lance D. LeFever, Richard A. MacPhail, Robert W. Redmond, David A. Schnopp, Anthony D. Uliano, Paul E. Weiderhold, William J. Weiderhold.

Report of the WATER SEWER RATE POLICY COMMITTEE

Michael Trotta, Public Works 801 Washington St. Chris Sykes, Water Sewer Supervisor Canton, MA 02021 Patricia Cawley, Water Sewer Office Admin Telephone 781-821-5023 James Murgia, Finance Director [email protected] Sepp Bergschneider, Citizen at Large

The Water Sewer Rate and Policy Committee meets to assure that the costs and revenues needed to fund the pumping, treating, and delivery of a continuous and safe water supply are adequate for all residents and businesses in Canton. The Committee’s goals in setting water sewer rates are to allocate costs fairly among customers, to maintain a rate that fully covers cost of operation and infrastructure investment, and to comply with regulatory and industry standards.

Enterprise funding for Canton Public Works is designed to cover Water Sewer Division direct costs, such as salaries and purchase of goods and services, indirect costs such as FICA, retirement, and workers compensation, and debt service authorized at Annual Town Meeting.

After a review of Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund balance sheets, the Committee recommended no rate change for the year.

Respectfully Submitted

Michael Trotta Superintendent of Public Works

Report of the ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Gregory L. Pando, Acting Chairman 801 Washington St. Gary E. Vinciguerra, Member Canton, MA 02021 Paul B. Carroll, Member Telephone 781-575-6589 John R. McCourt, Alternate Fax 781-575-6574 Charles J. Armando, Alternate [email protected]

Amanda Smith, Administrative Assistant and Recording Secretary

Office Hours: Monday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Tuesday through Friday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM

2018 was an eventful year for the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Zoning Board of Appeals conducted 52 formal hearings consisting of 34 residential petitions and 18 commercial petitions. There were 37 informal hearings consisting mainly of applications for signs/banners, request for extensions to prior decisions, and minor modifications to site plans and previously approved decisions.

The Board wishes to express its appreciation to their support staff including Building Commissioner Ed Walsh, Administrative Assistant and Recording Secretary, Tamra Stock and Amanda Smith, and Town Counsel Brooks & DeRensis, all who provided the Board with the assistance necessary to make 2018 meaningful and constructive for the Zoning Board of Appeals.

The Board would also like to thank the Board of Selectmen, Town Administrator Charlie Aspinwall, and the Planning Board for all of their assistance and support during the year.

The Zoning Board of Appeals has restructured its administration this past year. Administrative Assistant and Recording Secretary, Tamra Stock, has relocated to Administrative Assistant in the Building Department. The Board would like to welcome Amanda Smith as the new Administrative Assistant and Recording Secretary for the Zoning Board of Appeals which is now a single part-time position and no longer a full-time position with responsibilities shared between the Building Department and the Board of Appeals. The Board would like to thank Tamra for all of her knowledge, experience, dedication, and hard work for this Board

Finally, I would personally like to thank my colleagues on the Board: John McCourt, Gary Vinciguerra, Paul Carroll, and Charles Armando for another great year. Their knowledge, experience, dedication, and hard work are the qualities that have contributed to the Zoning Board of Appeals significant accomplishments in the year 2018.

Respectfully Submitted,

Gregory L. Pando

Report of the TOWN CLERK

Tracy K. Kenney, Town Clerk 801 Washington St. Gale M. McHugo, Assistant Town Clerk Canton, MA 02021 Kathy R. Dever, Senior Clerk Telephone 781-821-5013 Fax 781-821-5016 [email protected]

Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday through Friday 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Tuesday 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.

In January 2018 the Annual Town Census was mailed to each residence in Canton. I would like to remind residents of the importance of returning the Annual Town Census. Everyone residing at an address should be listed, including children. Many of the funds allocated to the Town of Canton are dependent on our reported population. The information obtained from the Town Census is also used to predict future student enrollment, proof of residence and voter lists. If you are a registered voter, responding to the census also insures that your voter status will remain active. By law, failure to respond to the census shall result in removal from the active voting list and may result in removal from the voter registration rolls.

Also, in January the Town purchased new voting equipment. The ImageCast® Precinct Tabulator has an LCD screen which can display messages to alert the voter if their ballot has not been properly marked, thereby affording the voter the opportunity to correct the error.

The Annual Town Election was held in April. The office of Selectmen was the only office contested with three candidates vying for two positions. Both incumbents retained their positions. A total of 970 votes were cast. Our new ImageCast® Precinct Tabulators were used for the first time and received many positive comments.

On May 14th Canton’s voters convened for the Annual Town Meeting held in Morse Auditorium at Canton High School with a total of 305 voters in attendance over the course of two sessions.

To accelerate the check-in process at the Annual Town Meeting we chose to utilize electronic Poll Pads on a trial basis. The use of computer tablets allows the checker to look up the voter in one of two ways, 1) By manually entering the first few letters of the voter’s first and last name; or 2) By scanning the bar code on the back of the voter’s driver’s license (which speeds the process further).

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts does not require that a voter present a license to check in at Town Meeting. However, presenting a license allows for a quicker check in. The Poll Pad matches the name and birth date of the person on the voter list with the name and birth date it reads from the bar code on the back of the license. No information from the scanned license is retained by the Poll Pad.

The check in process is done by name and not by precinct as has been done in the past, therefore, any voter can go to any check in person, give their name and receive a voter card as long as they are on the voter list.

Everyone had positive comments about the Poll Pads, in fact, we were so pleased with them that we decided to purchase them.

A Special Town Meeting was convened on May 16th to adopt a temporary moratorium on the use of land and structures to prohibit any new hospital or convalescent or nursing home in all zoning districts within the Town of Canton so that the Town could study and plan for the regulation of further hospital or convalescent or nursing home uses and operations in Canton. The zoning change did not receive the necessary approval from at least two-thirds of the voters in attendance, therefore, it did not pass.

The State Primary was held on September 4th. A total of 3,071 votes were cast.

The State Election was held on November 6th. A total of 11, 078 votes were cast.

Prior to the State Election 3,119 voters chose to take advantage of Early Voting by casting ballots at either Town Hall or the American Legion Post located at 950 Washington Street, behind Canton High School.

I would like to express my appreciation to the administration and staff at the Canton Public Schools and the Blue Hills Regional Technical School for accommodating us during this election year.

In addition to elections, the annual census, public record requests, voter registration, dog licensing, State Ethics and Open Meeting Law requirements and website management keeps the Town Clerk’s office busy throughout the year.

The population is 21,429. The number of registered voters in Canton totals 16,482 as follows:

Precinct Democrat Green Libertarian Republican Unenrolled Other Registered Rainbow Voters 1 829 0 12 266 1,468 31 2,606 2 995 0 11 277 1,508 26 2,817 3 876 1 9 323 1,546 28 2,783 4 760 0 6 420 1,808 26 3,020 5 717 0 6 310 1,606 17 2,656 6 833 2 1 249 1,494 21 2,600 Totals 5,010 3 45 1,845 9,430 149 16,482

In 2018 the Town Clerk’s office recorded 254 births, 102 marriages and 280 deaths.

In 2018 the Town Clerk’s office issued 1,641 dog licenses. For your convenience, dog license renewals may be included with your response to the Annual Town Census. Simply include a check payable to the Town of Canton. The fee is $15 for a spayed/neutered dog or $20 for a dog that has not been fixed. Please remember to include a photocopy of your pets rabies certificate if it has recently received a new vaccination. The deadline to license is May 30th each year.

I invite you to explore the Town Clerk’s webpage for information regarding our services at www.town.canton.ma.us. Click on “Departments” and then “Town Clerk”.

In conclusion I would like to thank all of the Town officials, Town employees, our election workers and the citizens of Canton for their cooperation and support during the year. I would also like to thank Assistant Town Clerk Gale McHugo and Senior Clerk Kathy Dever for their continued support.

Respectfully submitted,

Tracy K. Kenney Town Clerk

ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION APRIL 3, 2018 Three year terms

BOARD OF SELECTMEN 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL MARK PORTER 76 151 49 103 105 91 575 KEVIN T. FEENEY 87 180 75 136 133 113 724 KATHY T. MCCORMACK 49 113 68 80 57 40 407 Others 0 0 2 1 0 0 3 Blanks 32 44 34 54 47 20 231 TOTAL 244 488 228 374 342 264 1940

Three year term

TOWN CLERK 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL TRACY K. KENNEY 98 184 97 147 146 104 776 Others 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Blanks 24 60 17 39 25 28 193 TOTAL 122 244 114 187 171 132 970

Three year term

ASSESSORS 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL ROCCO F. DIGIROLAMO 96 175 88 137 135 99 730 Others 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 Blanks 26 69 26 50 36 32 239 TOTAL 122 244 114 187 171 132 970

Three year term

BOARD OF HEALTH 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL ALAN RAPOPORT 93 186 85 143 138 102 747 Others 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 Blanks 28 58 29 43 33 30 221 TOTAL 122 244 114 187 171 132 970

Three year term

SCHOOL COMMITTEE 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL 1 KRISTIN MIRLIANI 87 169 77 130 127 106 696 Others 0 0 1 2 0 0 3 Blanks 35 75 36 55 44 26 271 TOTAL 122 244 114 187 171 132 970

TWO year term (to fill a vacancy)

SCHOOL COMMITTEE 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL NICHOLA GALLAGHER 89 161 82 130 124 100 686 Others 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 Blanks 33 83 32 55 47 32 282 TOTAL 122 244 114 187 171 132 970

FIVE year term

PLANNING BOARD 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL PATRICIA McDERMOTT 88 167 87 134 126 93 695 Others 1 1 1 2 2 0 7 Blanks 33 76 26 51 43 39 268 TOTAL 122 244 114 187 171 132 970 74

Three year terms

LIBRARY TRUSTEE 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL JOAN SCHOTTENFELD 82 169 80 132 133 101 697 BERNARD MANDILLO 81 156 79 131 119 95 661 **CHRISTINE UNTERSEE 0 2 0 0 1 0 3 Others 0 2 4 5 3 2 16 Blanks 203 403 179 293 257 198 1533 TOTAL 366 732 342 561 513 396 2910

STATE PRIMARY DEMOCRATIC PARTY SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 SENATOR IN CONGRESS 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL ELIZABETH A. WARREN 245 372 187 242 283 237 1566 **Geof Diehl 0 2 0 0 0 1 3 **Maura Healy 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 ** John Kingston 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 **Stephen Lynch 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 **ALL OTHERS 4 7 1 3 4 2 21 BLANKS 57 62 50 71 66 38 344 TOTAL 306 444 238 316 354 279 1937

GOVERNOR 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL JAY M. GONZALEZ 156 227 140 158 204 146 1031 BOB MASSIE 75 126 40 67 74 67 449 **Charlie Baker 6 1 3 4 3 2 19 **ALL OTHERS 0 1 0 2 0 0 3 BLANKS 69 89 55 85 73 64 435 TOTAL 306 444 238 316 354 279 1937

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL QUENTIN PALFREY 137 167 114 133 165 124 840 JIMMY TINGLE 95 186 65 93 105 91 635 **Karen Polito 1 0 0 1 2 1 5 **ALL OTHERS 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 BLANKS 73 90 59 88 82 63 455 TOTAL 306 444 238 316 354 279 1937

ATTORNEY GENERAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL MAURA HEALEY 259 383 200 258 302 235 1637 **Karen Polito 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 **Ayanna Pressley 0 0 0 1 0 0 **ALL OTHERS 2 1 1 1 0 0 5 BLANKS 45 59 37 56 52 44 293 TOTAL 306 444 238 316 354 279 1937

SECRETARY OF STATE 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL WILLIAM FRANCIS GALVIN 215 293 162 199 260 197 1326 JOSH ZAKIM 83 138 70 106 87 73 557 **ALL OTHERS 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 BLANKS 8 12 6 10 7 9 52 TOTAL 306 444 238 316 354 279 1937

TREASURER 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL DEBORAH B. GOLDBERG 239 332 181 241 274 221 1488 **ALL OTHERS 1 3 1 1 0 0 6 BLANKS 66 109 56 74 80 58 443 TOTAL 306 444 238 316 354 279 1937

AUDITOR 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL SUZANNE M. BUMP 231 326 177 233 264 217 1448 **ALL OTHERS 0 4 0 1 0 0 5 BLANKS 75 114 61 82 90 62 484 TOTAL 306 444 238 316 354 279 1937

REP IN CONGRESS 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL STEPHEN F. LYNCH 207 279 156 204 231 173 1250 CHRISTOPHER L. VOEHL 35 31 18 32 24 19 159 BRIANNA WU 51 109 56 64 88 74 442 **ALL OTHERS 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 BLANKS 13 24 8 16 11 13 85 TOTAL 306 444 238 316 354 279 1937

COUNCILOR 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL ROBERT L. JUBINVILLE 220 294 154 220 243 197 1328 **ALL OTHERS 0 1 1 2 0 0 4 BLANKS 86 149 83 94 111 82 605 TOTAL 306 444 238 316 354 279 1937

SENATOR IN GEN COURT 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL WALTER F. TIMILTY 250 322 180 256 277 230 1515 **ALL OTHERS 0 4 0 0 0 1 5 BLANKS 56 118 58 60 77 48 417 TOTAL 306 444 238 316 354 279 1937

REP IN GENERAL COURT 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL WILLIAM C. GALVIN 254 350 182 259 296 238 1579 **ALL OTHERS 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 BLANKS 52 93 55 57 58 41 356 TOTAL 306 444 238 316 354 279 1937

DISTRICT ATTORNEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL MICHAEL W. MORRISSEY 248 324 175 240 276 225 1488 **ALL OTHERS 0 2 0 0 0 1 3 BLANKS 58 118 63 76 78 53 446 TOTAL 306 444 238 316 354 279 1937

CLERK OF COURTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL WALTER F. TIMILTY, JR. 250 314 169 247 263 225 1468 **ALL OTHERS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 BLANKS 56 130 69 69 91 54 469 TOTAL 306 444 238 316 354 279 1937

REGISTER OF DEEDS 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL WILLIAM P. O’DONNELL 242 319 166 238 272 225 1462 **ALL OTHERS 0 4 1 1 0 0 6 BLANKS 64 121 71 77 82 54 469 TOTAL 306 444 238 316 354 279 1937

COUNTY COMMISSIONER 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL PETER H. COLLINS 232 296 160 228 250 213 1379 **ALL OTHERS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 BLANKS 74 148 78 88 104 66 558 TOTAL 306 444 238 316 354 279 1937

COUNTY TREASURER (TO 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL FILL VAC) 1 JAMES E. TIMILTY 239 303 166 243 263 215 1429 **ALL OTHERS 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 BLANKS 67 140 72 73 91 64 507 TOTAL 306 444 238 316 354 279 1937

STATE PRIMARY REPUBLICAN PARTY SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 SENATOR IN 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL CONGRESS GEOFF DIEHL 85 112 86 141 116 96 636 JOHN KINGSTON 33 47 54 44 40 34 252 BETH JOYCE 18 34 22 40 34 23 171 LINDSTROM **ALL OTHERS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 BLANKS 3 12 9 9 15 10 58 TOTAL 139 205 171 234 205 163 1117

GOVERNOR 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL CHARLES D. BAKER 80 118 108 140 130 92 668 SCOTT D. LIVELY 56 81 62 91 68 67 425 **ALL OTHERS 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 BLANKS 3 6 1 3 7 3 23 TOTAL 139 205 171 234 205 163 1117 77

LIEUTENANT 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL GOVERNOR KARYN E. POLITO 98 135 128 162 139 118 780 **ALL OTHERS 0 2 0 1 0 0 3 BLANKS 41 68 43 71 66 45 334 TOTAL 139 205 171 234 205 163 1117

ATTORNEY GENERAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL JAMES R. McMAHON III 55 96 61 82 77 67 438 DANIEL L. SHORES 63 74 76 98 76 67 454 **Maura Healy 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 **ALL OTHERS 0 1 1 1 0 0 3 BLANKS 21 34 33 53 51 29 221 TOTAL 139 205 171 234 205 163 1117

SECRETARY OF STATE 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL ANTHONY M. AMORE 92 133 122 148 120 99 714 **William Galvin 1 0 0 0 1 1 3 **ALL OTHERS 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 BLANKS 46 71 49 85 84 63 398 TOTAL 139 205 171 234 205 163 1117

TREASURER 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL KEIKO M. ORRALL 91 122 114 143 112 99 681 **ALL OTHERS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 BLANKS 48 83 57 91 93 64 436 TOTAL 139 205 171 234 205 163 1117

AUDITOR 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL HELEN BRADY 87 120 111 140 110 93 661 **ALL OTHERS 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 BLANKS 52 84 60 94 95 70 455 TOTAL 139 205 171 234 205 163 1117

REP IN CONGRESS 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL **ALL OTHERS 1 2 1 5 3 1 13 BLANKS 138 203 170 229 202 162 1104 TOTAL 139 205 171 234 205 163 1117

COUNCILLOR 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL **ALL OTHERS 2 2 1 2 3 0 10 BLANKS 137 203 170 232 202 163 1107 TOTAL 139 205 171 234 205 163 1117

SENATOR IN GEN 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL COURT **ALL OTHERS 0 2 1 1 4 1 9 **Anthony Amore 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 BLANKS 139 203 170 232 201 162 1107 TOTAL 139 205 171 234 205 163 1117

REP IN GEN COURT 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL **ALL OTHERS 3 0 1 0 3 1 8 BLANKS 136 205 170 234 202 162 1109 TOTAL 139 205 171 234 205 163 1117

DISTRICT ATTY 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL **ALL OTHERS 1 0 1 0 2 0 4 **Michael Morrissey 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 BLANKS 138 205 170 233 203 163 1112 TOTAL 139 205 171 234 205 163 1117

CLERK OF COURTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL **ALL OTHERS 1 0 1 0 3 0 5 BLANKS 138 205 170 234 202 163 1112 TOTAL 139 205 171 234 205 163 1117

REGISTER OF DEEDS 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL **ALL OTHERS 1 0 2 0 3 0 6 BLANKS 138 205 169 234 202 163 1111 TOTAL 139 205 171 234 205 163 1117

COUNTY COMM 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL **ALL OTHERS 1 0 2 0 1 0 4 BLANKS 138 205 169 234 204 163 1113 TOTAL 139 205 171 234 205 163 1117

COUNTY TREAS 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL (VACANCY) **ALL OTHERS 1 0 2 0 2 0 5 BLANKS 138 205 169 234 203 163 1112 TOTAL 139 205 171 234 205 163 1117

STATE PRIMARY LIBERTARIAN SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

SENATOR IN CONGRESS 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL **Elizabeth Warren 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 **Geoff Diehl 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 BLANKS 1 2 2 3 1 0 9 TOTAL 1 2 2 4 2 0 11

GOVERNOR 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL **Charlie Baker 0 0 0 3 1 0 4 BLANKS 1 2 2 1 1 0 7 TOTAL 1 2 2 4 2 0 11

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL **Karen Polito 0 0 0 3 1 0 4 BLANKS 1 2 2 1 1 0 7 TOTAL 1 2 2 4 2 0 11

ATTORNEY GENERAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL **Maura Healy 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 BLANKS 1 2 2 2 2 0 9 TOTAL 1 2 2 4 2 0 11

SECRETARY OF STATE 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL **Anthony Amore 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 BLANKS 1 2 2 3 2 0 10 TOTAL 1 2 2 4 2 0 11

TREASURER 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL BLANKS 1 2 2 4 2 0 11 TOTAL 1 2 2 4 2 0 11

AUDITOR 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL DANIEL FISHMAN 1 1 1 3 0 0 6 BLANKS 0 1 1 1 2 0 5 TOTAL 1 2 2 4 2 0 11

REP IN CONGRESS 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL BLANKS 1 2 2 4 2 0 11 TOTAL 1 2 2 4 2 0 11

COUNCILLOR 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL BLANKS 1 2 2 4 2 0 11 TOTAL 1 2 2 4 2 0 11

SENATOR IN GEN COURT 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL BLANKS 1 2 2 4 2 0 11 TOTAL 1 2 2 4 2 0 11

REP IN GEN COURT 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL BLANKS 1 2 2 4 2 0 11 TOTAL 1 2 2 4 2 0 11

DISTRIC ATTORNEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL BLANKS 1 2 2 4 2 0 11 TOTAL 1 2 2 4 2 0 11

CLERK OF COURTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL BLANKS 1 2 2 4 2 0 11 TOTAL 1 2 2 4 2 0 11

COUNTY COMMISSIONER 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL BLANKS 1 2 2 4 2 0 11 TOTAL 1 2 2 4 2 0 11

COUNTY TREASURER 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL (VACANCY) BLANKS 1 2 2 4 2 0 11

TOTAL 1 2 2 4 2 0 11

STATE ELECTION NOVEMBER 6, 2018 SENATOR IN CONGRESS 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL ELIZABETH A. WARREN 936 1108 922 1042 998 909 5915 GEOFF DIEHL 645 799 708 997 816 676 4641 SHIVA AYYADURAI 65 44 60 76 59 45 349 OTHERS 1 0 2 2 1 1 7 BLANK 19 29 29 33 24 32 166 TOTAL 1666 1980 1721 2150 1898 1663 11078

GOVERNOR/LIEUT GOV 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL BAKER & POLITO 1136 1331 1212 1613 1363 1183 7838 GONZALES & PALFREY 471 579 457 455 466 412 2840 OTHERS 4 4 6 3 1 5 23 BLANKS 55 66 46 79 68 63 377 TOTAL 1666 1980 1721 2150 1898 1663 11078

ATTORNEY GENERAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL MAURA HEALEY 1125 1355 1158 1361 1261 1113 7373 JAMES R. McMAHON III 500 576 517 728 588 505 3414 OTHERS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 BLANKS 41 49 46 61 49 45 291 TOTAL 1666 1980 1721 2150 1898 1663 11078 81

SECRETARY OF STATE 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL WILLIAM FRANCIS GALVIN 1212 1453 1230 1447 1350 1191 7883 ANTHONY M. AMORE 347 425 391 556 439 372 2530 JUAN G. SANCHEZ, JR. 51 43 35 50 41 37 257 OTHERS 0 0 1 1 0 1 3 BLANKS 56 59 64 96 68 62 405 TOTAL 1666 1980 1721 2150 1898 1663 11078

TREASURER 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL DEBORAH B. GOLDBERG 1074 1303 1096 1250 1204 1044 6971 KEIKO M. ORRALL 445 541 481 703 539 482 3191 JAMIE M. GUERIN 47 31 32 50 46 38 244 OTHERS 1 0 0 1 1 0 3 BLANKS 99 105 112 146 108 99 669 TOTAL 1666 1980 1721 2150 1898 1663 11078

AUDITOR 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL SUZANNE M. BUMP 978 1188 1022 1137 1091 965 6381 HELEN BRADY 477 573 508 738 589 508 3393 DANIEL FISHMAN 73 63 57 87 76 51 407 EDWARD J. STAMAS 34 28 17 29 20 26 154 OTHERS 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 BLANKS 104 128 117 157 122 113 TOTAL 1666 1980 1721 2150 1898 1663 11078

REP IN CONGRESS 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL STEPHEN F. LYNCH 1332 1524 1331 1607 1489 1315 8598 OTHERS 16 17 15 9 7 14 78 BLANKS 318 439 375 534 402 334 2402 TOTAL 1666 1980 1721 2150 1898 1663 11078

COUNCILLOR 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL ROBERT L. JUBINVILLE 1212 1361 1231 1436 1336 1171 7747 OTHERS 10 9 17 14 2 7 59 BLANKS 444 610 473 700 560 485 3272 TOTAL 1666 1980 1721 2150 1898 1663 11078

SENATOR GEN COURT 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL WALTER F. TIMILTY 1258 1450 1294 1547 1398 1249 8196 OTHERS 10 8 16 10 2 9 55 BLANKS 398 522 411 593 498 405 2827 TOTAL 1666 1980 1721 2150 1898 1663 11078

REP IN GEN COURT 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL WILLIAM C. GALVIN 1295 1497 1309 1550 1439 1288 8378 OTHERS 9 11 19 9 3 7 58 BLANKS 362 472 393 591 456 368 2642 TOTAL 1666 1980 1721 2150 1898 1663 11078

DISTRICT ATTORNEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL MICHAEL W. MORRISSEY 1242 1423 1261 1495 1386 1227 8034 OTHERS 8 9 16 7 2 8 50 BLANKS 416 548 444 648 510 428 2994 TOTAL 1666 1980 1721 2150 1898 1663 11078

CLERK OF COURTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL WALTER F. TIMILTY JR 1233 1406 1265 1526 1379 1222 8031 OTHERS 7 7 16 5 1 7 43 BLANKS 426 567 440 619 518 434 3004 TOTAL 1666 1980 1721 2150 1898 1663 11078

REGISTER OF DEEDS 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL WILLIAM P. O'DONNELL 1242 1399 1257 1486 1387 1215 7986 OTHERS 6 5 11 7 1 5 35 BLANKS 418 576 453 657 510 443 3057 TOTAL 1666 1980 1721 2150 1898 1663 11078

CNTY COMMISSIONER 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL PETER H. COLLINS 1205 1357 1238 1436 1333 1187 7756 OTHERS 5 7 13 8 1 6 40 BLANKS 456 616 470 706 564 470 3282 TOTAL 1666 1980 1721 2150 1898 1663 11078

CNTY TREASURER 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL JAMES E. TIMILTY 1240 1396 1253 1500 1381 1217 7987 OTHERS 6 7 14 7 2 8 44 BLANKS 420 577 454 643 515 438 3047 TOTAL 1666 1980 1721 2150 1898 1663 11078

BHRHS (AVON) 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL FRANCIS J. FISTORI 1103 1214 1154 1342 1251 1094 7158 OTHERS 5 5 8 3 1 1 23 BLANKS 558 761 559 805 646 568 3897 TOTAL 1666 1980 1721 2150 1898 1663 11078

BHRHS (BRAINTREE) 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL ERIC C. ERSKINE 1067 1169 1110 1296 1214 1053 6909 OTHERS 4 4 6 5 2 1 22 BLANKS 595 807 605 849 682 609 4147 TOTAL 1666 1980 1721 2150 1898 1663 11078

BHRHS (CANTON) 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL AIDAN G. MAGUIRE, JR. 1128 1234 1146 1373 1289 1122 7292 OTHERS 4 3 6 6 5 3 27 BLANKS 534 743 569 771 604 538 3759 TOTAL 1666 1980 1721 2150 1898 1663 11078

BHRHS (DEDHAM) 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL THOMAS R. POLITO,JR. 1117 1205 1132 1333 1237 1081 7105 OTHERS 5 2 3 5 2 1 18 BLANKS 544 773 586 812 659 581 3955 TOTAL 1666 1980 1721 2150 1898 1663 11078

QUESTION 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL YES 553 525 448 495 508 469 2998 NO 1074 1409 1214 1595 1340 1141 7773 BLANKS 39 46 59 60 50 53 307 TOTAL 1666 1980 1721 2150 1898 1663 11078

QUESTON 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL YES 1122 1296 1146 1400 1302 1103 7369 NO 474 591 478 637 510 474 3164 BLANKS 70 93 97 113 86 86 545 TOTAL 1666 1980 1721 2150 1898 1663 11078

QUESTION 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL YES 1025 1230 1040 1330 1274 1052 6951 NO 591 679 612 737 567 552 3738 BLANKS 50 71 69 83 57 59 389 TOTAL 1666 1980 1721 2150 1898 1663 11078 84

Town of Canton Commonwealth of Massachusetts

MONDAY, THE FOURTEENTH DAY OF MAY 2018

In accordance with the warrant the Annual Town Meeting was convened on May 14th, 2018 in Morse Auditorium at Canton High School and called to order by the Town Clerk, Tracy K. Kenney at 7:07pm with 305 voters present.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Tracy K. Kenney, Town Clerk, introduced Reverend Dr. John Tamilio III, Pastor of the Congregational Church of Canton, who offered the invocation.

The reading of the warrant was dispensed with on a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously voted.

The reading of the Constable’s return was dispensed with on a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously voted.

ARTICLE 1

ELECT A MODERATOR Article 1 To elect a Moderator to preside at this Town Meeting to serve until the commencement of Annual Town Meeting in 2019 or to take any other action related thereto. Board of Selectmen

A motion was made and seconded to elect Richard Staiti as Moderator to preside at this Town Meeting to serve until the commencement of Annual Town Meeting in 2019.

APPROVED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

The Moderator recognized U.S. Representative Stephen Lynch who was in attendance.

ARTICLE 2

ADOPT RULES TO GOVERN TOWN MEETING Article 2 To see if the town will vote to adopt certain procedures to govern the conduct of the 2018 Annual Town Meeting, or to take any other action related thereto. Board of Selectmen

MOTION 1 MOVED: That this 2018 Annual Town Meeting shall meet on consecutive Monday and Wednesday evenings (but not including Monday, May 28th) in the Morse Auditorium, on the grounds of the Canton High School until the business of this Annual Town Meeting has been concluded, each such session to begin at 7:00 o’clock P.M. and to adjourn at 11:00 o’clock P.M., or as near that hour as may be feasible, according to the nature of the business pending at the said hour.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 2, Motion 1 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION 2 MOVED: That the following individuals be granted all of the rights and privileges of participation in this Annual Town Meeting, except the right to vote, under any article of this warrant which affects matters within their jurisdiction:

Charlie Aspinwall, Town Administrator David Brauninger, Principal, Lt. Peter M. Hansen Elementary School

Debra Bromfield, Director of Student Services Christina Carlton, Executive Assistant, Board of Selectmen John Ciccotelli, Director of Public Health Paul Cincotta, New England Development Paul R. DeRensis, Town Counsel Dennis DiPrete, Engineer Gabriel Dym, Esq., Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellot, LLC Jennifer Fischer-Mueller, Superintendent of Schools Derek Folan, Principal, Canton High School Elizabeth Francis, Parks & Recreation Director Tom Houston, Professional Services Corporation, PC Jen Henderson, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Louis Jutras, Information Systems Manager Brian Kelleher, Aspen Group Patricia Kinsella, Assistant Superintendent of Special Projects Mark Lague, Library Director Karen Lawlor, Administrative Assistant, Canton Planning Board Randal Lilly, Aspen Group Brian Lynch, Facility Director Stephen Lynch, Representative in Congress Richard Mann, Esq., New England Dev. Jack Maroney Robert Mason, Landowner Christine McMahon, Principal, John F. Kennedy Elementary School Steven Moore, Assistant Supt. for Business & Personnel, Blue Hills Reg. Technical School James Murgia, Finance Director Barry Nectow, School Business Administrator William O’Brien, New England Development Cynthia O’Connell, Conservation Commission Agent Joseph Penney, Engineer Robie Peter, Principal, Dean S. Luce Elementary School Armando Petruziello, Landowner Kristen Phelps, Canton Community Preservation Committee Administrator Bernard Plante, Project Manager, Melton Associates, LLC James Quaglia, Superintendent-Director, Blue Hills Regional Technical School Helena Rafferty, Deputy Police Chief Mark Roy, Executive Director, Canton Housing Authority Laura Smead, Town Planner Barbara Thissell, Town Engineer Timothy Sullivan, Esq., Goulston & Storrs Walter Timilty, State Senator Michael Trotta, Superintendent of Public Works John Twohig, Esq., New England Development Diane Tynan, Director of Council on Aging

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 2, Motion 2 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION 3 MOVED: That whenever during discussion under any article in this warrant during this year’s annual town meeting, irrespective of which session such discussion is reached during the progress of the annual town meeting, a motion is made, the effect of which is to increase the total amount to be appropriated beyond that which is recommended by the Finance Committee or which changes the method of obtaining funds to meet that appropriation, the moderator shall not accept such motion unless said motion also contains a corresponding decrease in another appropriation as contained in an appropriation article on this specific warrant or a corresponding transfer from any other available funding source or borrowing as an alternative funding source, so that the total amount to be appropriated by the town, at this town meeting, and to be expended thereafter, for all the appropriation articles contained in this warrant, shall not in any event exceed the total dollar amount recommended by the Finance Committee as set forth in the published Report of the Finance Committee Recommendations as may be increased by any transfer from available funds provided, however that nothing in this motion shall prevent an increase in appropriation funding contingent upon the passage of a Proposition 2½ override.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 2, Motion 3 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION 4

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved a new Motion 4 under Article 2 as follows:

MOVED: That the May 2018 Annual Town Meeting be recessed on May 16, 2018 at 7:05pm there and then to convene a Special Town Meeting pursuant to the Special Town Meeting Warrant of May 16, 2018, and then upon the adjournment or dissolution of the Special Town Meeting, thereafter to reconvene the May 2018 Annual Town meeting at this auditorium.

VOTED: Motion 4 approved as presented.

ADOPTED UNANIMOIUS VOICE VOTE

ARTICLE 3

HEAR REPORTS OF COMMITTEES APPOINTED AT PRIOR TOWN MEETINGS Article 3 To hear the reports of all committees appointed at previous town meetings, which have not yet been discharged, or to take any other action related thereto. Board of Selectmen

MOVED: That reports of the following committees appointed at previous Town Meetings be heard:

Economic Development Committee (ATM 2004, Article 14)

Community Preservation Committee (ATM 2011, Article 39)

Town of Canton Substance Abuse Committee (ATM 2016, Article 32)

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Gene Manning provided a report on behalf of the Economic Development Committee.

Lisa Lopez provided a report on behalf of the Community Preservation Committee.

Charles Doody provided a report on behalf of the Town of Canton Substance Abuse Committee (CASA).

REPORTS ACCEPTED, UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

ARTICLE 4

ACT ON “CONSENT AGENDA” Article 4 To see if the town will vote to dispose of certain articles in this warrant by a single vote, in accordance with a so- called, consent agenda, or to take any other action related thereto. Board of Selectmen

MOVED: That the following articles be disposed of by a single vote, in accordance with the Finance Committee motions as printed in the report of the Finance Committee: 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 16, 22, 23 and 24.

FINCOM Article Description Motion VOTE Reason Collective Bargaining 5 Adopt this article 6-0-0 Non-controversial. Agreements under the BOS

Personal Service Contracts 6 Adopt this article. 6-0-0 Non-controversial. under the BOS

Postpone 8 Unpaid Bills of Prior Year 5-0-0 There are none. indefinitely 5-0-0 9 5-0-0 Motions Adjust FY18 Accounts Adopt this article Non-controversial. 5-0-0 1-6 5-0-0

6-0-0 6-0-0

Transfer Unexpended Prior 10 Adopt this article 5-0-0 There are none. Year Appropriations. 11 Authorize Certain Revolving 6-0-0 Motions Adopt this article Non-controversial. Funds 6-0-0 1-2 Accept Laws Enacted by the 13 Adopt this article 6-0-0 There are none. General Court

Rescind Unused Borrowing 16 Adopt this article 6-0-0 Non-controversial. Authorizations

Acquire Easements off 22 Adopt this article 6-0-0 Non-controversial. Dedham Street

TIF Agreement Postpone 23 6-0-0 There is none. 100 Royall Street Indefinitely

TIF Agreement Postpone 24 6-0-0 There is none. 1895 J.W. Foster Boulevard Indefinitely

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved a substitute motion that the following articles be disposed of by a single vote, in accordance with the Finance committee motions as printed in the report of the Finance Committee: Articles 10, 13, 16, 23, 24.

Motion seconded.

VOTED: That the following articles be disposed of by a single vote, in accordance with the Finance Committee motions as printed in the report of the Finance Committee: Articles 10, 13, 16, 23, 24

FINCOM Article Description Motion VOTE Reason Transfer Unexpended Prior 10 Adopt this article 5-0-0 There are none. Year Appropriations.

Accept Laws Enacted by 13 Adopt this article 6-0-0 There are none. the General Court

Rescind Unused Borrowing 16 Adopt this article 6-0-0 Non-controversial. Authorizations

TIF Agreement Postpone 23 6-0-0 There is none. 100 Royall Street Indefinitely

TIF Agreement Postpone 24 6-0-0 There is none. 1895 J.W. Foster Boulevard Indefinitely

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

ARTICLE 10

TRANSFER UNEXPENDED PRIOR YEAR APPROPRIATIONS Article 10 To see if the town will vote to transfer the unexpended balance of certain appropriations made under various articles in the warrants applicable to prior town meetings, to new purposes and uses, or to take any other action related thereto. Board of Selectmen

MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 10 be indefinitely postponed.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 5-0-0

ADOPTED AS PRINTED UNDER ARTICLE 4 CONSENT AGENDA

ARTICLE 13

ACCEPT GENERAL OR SESSION LAWS ENACTED BY THE GENERAL COURT Article 13 To see if the town will vote to accept any general or session laws enacted by the General Court for the benefit of cities or towns or of benefit to the Town of Canton, or to take any other action related thereto. Board of Selectmen

MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 13 be indefinitely postponed.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

ADOPTED AS PRINTED UNDER ARTICLE 4 CONSENT AGENDA

ARTICLE 16

VOTE TO RESCIND UNUSED BORROWING AUTHORIZATIONS Article 16 To see if the town will vote to rescind unused borrowing authorizations previously voted by the Town, or to take any other action related thereto. Board of Selectmen

MOVED: That the following unused borrowing authorizations previously voted by the Town be hereby rescinded:

To Be Authorize Art Authorized Bonds Debt Rescinde d Date . Purpose Debt Issued Unissued d

5/18/201 Hansen School 35 $4,100,000 $3,602,612 $497,388 $497,388 5 Addition

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

ADOPTED AS PRINTED UNDER ARTICLE 4 CONSENT AGENDA

ARTICLE 23

APPROVE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/SPECIAL TAX AGREEMENT AT 100 ROYALL STREET Article 23 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen (a) to offer a Tax Increment Financing/Special Tax Assessment and to enter into a Tax Increment Financing Agreement/Special Tax Assessment Agreement (“STA Agreement”) for the property located at 100 Royall Street (Map 68, Parcel 2) in Canton consistent with the TIF/STA Agreement on file in the Office of the Board of Selectmen, (b) to execute the TIF/STA Agreement and any amendments and documents relating thereto on terms and conditions determined by the Board of Selectmen to be in the best interest of the Town, and (c) to undertake any actions deemed by the Board of Selectmen to be necessary to effectuate the TIF/STA Agreement, including but not limited to submitting to Massachusetts’ Economic Assistance Coordinating Council (EACC), the TIF/STA Agreement and all such documents and information necessary to have the EACC approve the TIF/STA Agreement and certify a project consistent with the TIF/STA Agreement; to determine that the project authorized by the TIF/STA Agreement is consistent with the Town’s economic development objectives and is likely to increase or retain employment opportunities for Town residents; or to take any other action related thereto. Board of Selectmen

MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 23 be indefinitely postponed.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

ADOPTED AS PRINTED UNDER ARTICLE 4 CONSENT AGENDA

ARTICLE 24

VOTE TO APPROVE A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING AGREEMENT/SPECIAL TAX ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT AT 1895 J.W. FOSTER BLVD. Article 24 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen (a) to offer a Tax Increment Financing/Special Tax Assessment and to enter into a Tax Increment Financing/Special Tax Assessment Agreement (“STA Agreement”) for the property 89 located at 1895 J.W. Foster Blvd. (Map 68, Parcel 3) in Canton consistent with the TIF/STA Agreement on file in the Office of the Board of Selectmen, (b) to execute the TIF/STA Agreement and any amendments and documents relating thereto on terms and conditions determined by the Board of Selectmen to be in the best interest of the Town, and (c) to undertake any actions deemed by the Board of Selectmen to be necessary to effectuate the TIF/STA Agreement, including but not limited to submitting to Massachusetts’ Economic Assistance Coordinating Council (EACC), the TIF/STA Agreement and all such documents and information necessary to have the EACC approve the TIF/STA Agreement and certify a project consistent with the TIF/STA Agreement; to determine that the project authorized by the TIF/STA Agreement is consistent with the Town’s economic development objectives and is likely to increase or retain employment opportunities for Town residents; or to take any other action related thereto. Board of Selectmen

MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 24 be indefinitely postponed.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

ADOPTED AS PRINTED UNDER ARTICLE 4 CONSENT AGENDA

ARTICLE 51

AMEND THE ZONING BY-LAWS, TABLE OF USE REGULATIONS, SECTION H, “MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL FACILITY” Article 51 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section H Motor Vehicle Related Uses by changing “N” to “BA” under the LI and LI(B) columns in the row for Motor vehicle fuel facility and incidental retail facility not to exceed six hundred (600) square feet in size, or to take any other action related thereto. Planning Board

PLANNING BOARD MOTION:

MOVED: That the Zoning By-Laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section H Motor Vehicle Related Uses be amended by changing “N” to “BA” under the LI and LI(B) columns in the row for Motor vehicle fuel facility and incidental retail facility not to exceed six hundred (600) square feet in size.

PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-1

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 51 as written in the warrant be adopted.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, deferred to the Planning Board.

Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, moved Article 51 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS

ARTICLE 52

AMEND THE ZONING BY-LAWS, TABLE OF USE REGULATIONS, SECTION G, “RETAIL” Article 52 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section G Retail Uses by changing “N” to “BA” under the LI column in the row for Store for the sale of goods at retail. or to take any other action related thereto. Planning Board

PLANNING BOARD MOTION:

MOVED: That the Zoning By-Laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section G Retail Uses be amended by changing “N” to “BA” under the LI column in the row for Store for the sale of goods at retail.

PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 52 as written in the warrant be adopted.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, deferred to the Planning Board. 90

Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, moved Article 52 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

ARTICLE 7

SET SALARIES OF ELECTED OFFICERS Article 7 To see if the town will vote, in accordance with the provisions of section one hundred and eight of chapter forty- one (G. L. chapter 41, §108) to fix the salary and compensation of all elected officers of the town, or to take any other action related thereto. Board of Selectmen

MOTION 1 MOVED: That the salary and compensation for the Town Clerk be fixed at $90,517 for the 2019 Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 5-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 7, Motion 1 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED

MOTION 2

MOVED: That the salary and compensation for all part-time elected officials of the Town be fixed for the 2019 Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, as follows:

Board of Assessors $2,400.00, for each member Board of Health $600.00, for each member Board of Selectmen $1,400.00, for each member, with an additional $200.00 to chairperson Planning Board $0.00 School Committee $0.00 Library Trustees $0.00

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 4-1-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 7, Motion 2 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED

ARTICLE 20

VOTE TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN TO AMEND THE FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH CANTON HOLDINGS, LLC Article 20 To see if the Town of Canton will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to amend Section 11.6 of the First Amended and Restated Development Agreement dated April 28, 2015 between the Board of Selectmen and Canton Holdings, LLC by deleting the second grammatical sentence of Section 11.6 thereof and replacing it with the following sentence:

“The parties acknowledge and agree that no modifications or amendments to this Agreement shall be made unless and until a duly noticed public meeting has been held by the Board regarding such proposed modification or amendment, which proposed modification or amendment shall require a majority vote of the members of the Board at a meeting at which a quorum is present for its passage.”

Or to take any other action related thereto. Board of Selectmen

MOVED: That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to amend Section 11.6 of the First Amended and Restated Development Agreement dated April 28, 2015 between the Board of Selectmen and Canton Holdings, LLC by deleting the second grammatical sentence of Section 11.6 thereof and replacing it with the following sentence:

“The parties acknowledge and agree that no modifications or amendments to this Agreement shall be made unless and until a duly noticed and advertised public hearing has been held by the Board regarding such proposed modification or amendment, which proposed modification or amendment shall require a super majority (4/5’s) vote by the Board at a meeting at which all five (5) members are present for its passage.”

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 5-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 20 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED

ARTICLE 14

APPROVAL OF FUNDING FOR THE ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY COMMUNITY CELEBRATION Article 14 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, transfer from available funds or transfer from Free Cash, a sum of money to be expended by the Director of Parks and Recreation, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, for the purpose of funding the annual July 4th community celebration in 2018, or to take any other action related thereto with the intent these funds be available in FY18 in anticipation of July 4, 2018. Board of Selectmen for the Canton Recreation Commission

MOVED: That the sum of Thirty Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000) be transferred from Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance) to be expended by the Finance Director as Chief Procurement Officer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, for the July 4th community celebration in 2018 with the intent that said funds shall be available in FY18 in anticipation of July 4, 2018.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 5-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 14 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED

ARTICLE 38

AMEND ZONING BY-LAWS SECTION 11.0 DEFINITIONS OF NURSING OR CONVALESCENT HOME AND HOSPITAL Article 38 To see if the Town will vote to amend Zoning By-Laws Section 11.0 as follows: By deleting the definitions of “Nursing or convalescent home” and “Hospital” and replacing them with the following:

Nursing or convalescent home: Any building with sleeping rooms where persons are housed or lodged and furnished with meals and nursing care for hire. This excludes BSAS licensed Substance Abuse facilities under Department of Health Regulations 105CMR 164.33 (Medically Monitored Inpatient Detoxification facilities).

Hospital: An institution providing primary health services and medical or surgical care to persons, primarily inpatients, suffering from illness, disease, injury, and other physical or mental conditions and including, as an integral part of the institution, related facilities, including laboratories, outpatient facilities, training facilities, medical offices, and staff residences. This excludes medical setting which are exclusively a BSAS licensed Substance Abuse facility under Department of Health Regulations 105 CMR 164.33 (Medically Monitored Inpatient Detoxification facilities). Or to take any other action related thereto. George T. Comeau and 16 others

MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 38 be indefinitely postponed.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

George Comeau, proponent of Article 38 moved to withdraw the Article without prejudice.

VOTED: WITHDRAWN WITHOUT PREJUDICE VOICE VOTE

ARTICLE 60

VOTE TO AUTHORIZE DISPOSITION OF GRIDLEY SCHOOL Article 60 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell, lease or otherwise dispose of all or any portions of or interests in, including but not limited to a preservation restriction, that certain property identified by the Town Assessor as Map 25, Parcel 1 and located at 314 Washington Street in Canton, together with the improvements thereto, including the Gridley School; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to take any and all related actions necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this article; or to take any other action related thereto. Board of Selectmen

MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 60 as printed in the warrant be indefinitely postponed.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved a substitute motion that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to sell, lease or otherwise dispose of all or any portions of or interests in, including but not limited to a preservation restriction, that certain property identified by the Town Assessor as Map 25, Parcel 1 and located at 314 Washington Street in Canton, together with the improvements thereto, including the Gridley School; that the care, custody and control of such property be transferred to the Board of Selectmen for such purposes; and that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to take any and all related actions necessary or appropriate to carry out such sale, lease or other disposition.

VOTED: Substitute motion adopted.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED VOTE AS MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS

The Moderator recognized Senator Walter Timilty who was in attendance.

ARTICLE 26

VOTE TO ACCEPT COLTS CROSSING AS A TOWN WAY Article 26 To see if the Town will vote to accept Colts Crossing as a Town way, as recommended by the Planning Board and laid out by the Board of Selectmen pursuant to G. L. c. 41 and c. 82; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain such land and easements for the creation, maintenance and operation of a public way, including, but not limited to easements for access, grading, drainage, sloping, construction and utilities, in all or any portions of such way and the parcels on such street, including but not limited to the parcels listed below; to see if the Town will vote to appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or transfer from available funds, a sum of money for such purposes; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to vote and order that betterments be assessed in connection with any improvements of said way and to undertake all actions deemed by the Board of Selectmen to be necessary for such betterments to be assessed, including but not limited to determining the value of such improvements and the proportionate share of the cost of such improvements and preparing plans and estimates; and further to authorize the Board of Selectmen to take any and all related actions necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this article; or to take any other action related thereto.

Property Address Town Assessor ID 10 Colts Crossing Map 105, Parcel 2 20 Colts Crossing Map 105, Parcel 31 30 Colts Crossing Map 105, Parcel 32 40 Colts Crossing Map 105, Parcel 33 50 Colts Crossing Map 105, Parcel 34 0 Colts Crossing Map 105, Parcel 35 70 Colts Crossing Map 105, Parcel 36 80 Colts Crossing Map 105, Parcel 37 85 Colts Crossing Map 105, Parcel 38 75 Colts Crossing Map 105, Parcel 39 65 Colts Crossing Map 105, Parcel 40 55 Colts Crossing Map 105, Parcel 41 45 Colts Crossing Map 105, Parcel 42 35 Colts Crossing Map 105, Parcel 43 25 Colts Crossing Map 105, Parcel 44 15 Colts Crossing Map 105, Parcel 45 0 Colts Crossing Map 105, Parcel 46 Board of Selectmen

MOVED: That Colts Crossing be hereby accepted as a Town public way, as recommended by the Planning Board and laid out by the Board of Selectmen pursuant to G. L. c. 41 and c. 82; that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to acquire by purchase, gift and/or eminent domain such land and easements for the creation, maintenance and operation of a public way, including, but not limited to easements for access, grading, drainage, sloping, construction and utilities, in all or any portions of such way and the parcels on such street, including but not limited to the parcels listed below, and that the sum of Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000) is hereby appropriated to be spent by the Superintendent of the Department of Public Works with approval by the Board of Selectmen for this purpose and to meet this appropriation the Treasurer of the Town with approval by the Board of Selectmen be authorized to borrow said sum pursuant to MGL Chapter 44 for such purposes with the intent that said funds shall be available in fiscal year 2018 and furthermore, any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed or to pay such costs by a like amount; the Board of Selectmen be authorized to order the assessment of betterments in connection with any improvements of said way and to undertake all actions deemed by the Board of Selectmen to be necessary for such betterments to be assessed, including but not limited to determining the value of such improvements and the proportionate share of the cost of such improvements and preparing plans and estimates; and further that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to take any and all related actions necessary or appropriate for such purposes.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 5-0-1

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, deferred to the Planning Board.

Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, moved Article 26 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED VOTE AS MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS

ARTICLE 12

“OMNIBUS” CAPITAL OUTLAY PROGRAM Article 12 To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, transfer from Free Cash, or to authorize the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow (and to issue bonds or notes therefore) any sum or sums of money, or by any combination of these methods of financing as may be necessary or desirable, make available funds for the purpose of purchasing, leasing, re-conditioning, improving or replacing any motor vehicles or other items of equipment or machinery or other items of personal property for any town agency, or for the purpose of contracting for any service, or for the design, repair, acquisition, construction, replacement or relocation or improvement to any town building or other structure, public works facility (including highway needs and traffic safety items), any other town owned facility or real property, or for any other purposes for which borrowing may be authorized, to purchase, or to take by eminent domain, any land or easements necessary for any such purposes and, where applicable, to authorize the trade-in of any presently owned motor vehicles, equipment or machinery to reduce the purchase or acquisition cost of any item to be acquired, and to include in any new capital project borrowing authorization and/or to amend such borrowing authorizations from prior years town meeting to provide for the application of any bond premiums to reduce the cost of such borrowings or to apply same to payment of project costs, or to take any other action related thereto. Board of Selectmen for Capital Planning Committee

Article 12 - MOTION 1 MOVED: (a) The acquisition of all vehicles and other motorized equipment that is authorized to be purchased or otherwise acquired by any motion made under this warrant article shall be under the responsibility of the Finance Director/Chief Procurement Officer. In addition to the procurement, the “trade-in” or other disposition of all vehicles and other motorized equipment being replaced is also authorized and shall be under the responsibility of the Finance Director/Chief Procurement Officer. In all cases where by a motion made under this warrant article, a vehicle or other piece of motorized equipment is to be acquired by a town agency such purchase or acquisition shall be subject to and bound by the detailed specifications regarding such purchase or acquisition on file in the office of the Town Clerk; provided, however, the Finance Director/Chief Procurement Officer, may, in appropriate circumstances, waive or modify the said detailed specifications, subject to a vote of the Finance Committee, taken within 30 (thirty) days following a decision to waive or to modify the foregoing provision requiring full compliance with the specifications on file.

(b) All building related projects which are approved and or funded by any motion made under this article shall be under the responsibility of the Building Renovations Committee appointed pursuant to Canton By-law, Article X, section 4, except as may be provided by any specific motion made pursuant to this article.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 12, Motion 1 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED VOTE AS MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS

Article 12 - MOTION 2 MOVED: That Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000) be appropriated from the Fiscal Year 2019 tax levy and other general revenues of the Town to be spent by the Finance Director (in his capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of various Municipal Departments designated below and with the approval of the Board of Selectmen for the purposes set forth below as follows:

FINCOM RECOMMENDATIONS AMOUNT

Finance Department Purchase Storage and Backup Appliance for Info. Systems $160,000 HVAC Software Replacement 23,000 Police Server Replacement 8,000 Computer System Replacements 7,000

Fire Department Replace Shift Commander Vehicle (C-5) 70,000 Gear Washer & Drying Cabinet 20,000 Turnout Gear 20,000 Overhead Garage Doors 45,000

Library Replace Computer Workstations 30,000 Roof Repairs 45,000 Water Seal Expansion Joints 9,000

Parks & Recreation Dump Truck to Replace Truck #44 76,000

Police Department Replace Police Cruisers (3) 100,000 Bullet Resistant Vests 5,000

Property Maintenance Replace Lower Roof at Police Station 50,000 Air Conditioning for Computer Room at Memorial Hall 32,000

Department of Public Works Replace Skid Steer Loader Truck #68 50,000 ______

GRAND TOTAL $750,000

The amounts listed above for particular acquisitions are not to be construed as individual appropriations. The sums shown are intended to be estimates of individual items but the amount appropriated is one line item in the total sum of Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000). The Finance Director and Town Administrator, acting jointly, are hereby authorized to distribute such funds in such a manner as may be needed to accomplish the forgoing list of purchases; provided, however, that each item contained in the list is procured and that the excess funds are available because one or more items cost less than estimated and not because an item intended to be procured is not so procured.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 12, Motion 2 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED UNINIMOUS VOICE VOTE

Article 12 - MOTION 3 MOVED: That Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000) be appropriated from the Fiscal Year 2019 tax levy and other general revenues of the Town, for the Canton School Committee to expend for the purpose of purchasing certain items of property set forth below for the School Department as follows: FINCOM AMOUNT Building Repairs/Improvements Teachers Room Renovation – GMS $12,500 Administrative Office Carpet Replacement – Hansen 7,000 Roof Top Unit Replacement – GMS 25,600 Vinyl Floor Replacement – CHS 20,000 95

Gym Floor Sanding – Luce, Hansen, JFK 15,000 Exterior Doors – Luce 6,500 Window Screens – Luce 12,885

Technology WiFi Access Points Phase 1 – CHS 41,950 Laptop Tablets for Classroom Inst. Tech. (Pilot) – CHS 38,710 Chromebooks for MCAS & loaners – CHS 64,050 Security Recorder Upgrade – CHS 20,742 Projectors & Projector Screens (20-30) CHA 42,780 Chromebooks for Instructional Staff – GMS 31,470 Computer Lab Upgrade – GMS 10,800 Security Recorder Upgrade – GMS 15,459 Projectors: 2 Interactive Epson Brightlink – Luce & CHS 5,188 Audio Visual System for Cafeteria – Luce 15,000 Spec. Ed. Technology – District Wide 20,000 Chromebooks and Tubs for Classrooms – JFK & Hansen 25,000

Program Improvements Cheerleading Mat – CHS & GMS 6,820 Visual Arts Technology Upgrade – GMS 10,000 TV Studio Computer Equipment Upgrades – CHS 32,500 Musical Instruments – District Wide 16,251 Performing Arts Technology – Districtwide 10,982 Auditorium Upgrade – District Wide 42,500 Spot Vision Screener – District Wide 7,495

Furniture & Fixtures Solaris Convection Steamers (2) – Luce 7,225 Teacher Desks – Hansen 5,699 Folding Chairs – Hansen 5,370 Distance Learning Lab Furniture Replacement – CHS 17,500 Conference Room Table & 12 Chairs – GMS 5,895 Furniture – Classroom chair/desk combo/café tables 6,249 Convection Ovens- GMS 8,421 Library Student Study Center – GMS 5,273 Stand Up Desks, Stools, Wobble Stools – GMS 16,541 Cafeteria Point of Sale (POS) Systems – District Wide 9,750 Custodial Equipment – District Wide 13,130 Warming Ovens (5 Schools) – District Wide 6,500 Sensory Friendly Seating – District Wide 28,415

Vehicle Replacement 2018 Ford SD F-350 DRW XL 4WD Reg. Cab 56,850 ______

GRAND TOTAL $750,000

The amounts listed above for particular acquisitions are not to be construed as individual appropriations. The sums shown are intended to be estimates of individual items but the amount appropriated is one line item in the total sum of Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000). The Finance Director and the Business Administrator of the School Department, acting jointly, are hereby authorized to distribute such funds in such a manner as may be needed to accomplish the forgoing list of purchases; provided, however, that each item contained in the list is procured and that the excess funds are available because one or more items cost less than estimated and not because an item intended to be procured is not so procured.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 12, Motion 3 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED VOTE AS MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS

Article 12 - MOTION 4 MOVED: That Four Hundred Fifty Four Thousand Dollars ($454,000) be appropriated to be spent by the Finance Director (in his capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of the Department of Public Works Superintendent and the Board of Selectmen for the purpose of various capital projects as set forth below and to meet said appropriation Four Hundred Fifty Four Thousand Dollars ($454,000) be transferred from Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance) in the Treasury of the Town.

FINCOM FINCOM RECOMMENDATIONS AMOUNT VOTE

Sidewalk Replacement (Patriots, Lexington & Margaret) $200,000 5-0-0 Senior Center HVAC Improvements 150,000 6-0-0 Randolph Street/Washington Street Intersection Redesign 69,000 4-2-0 Downtown Decorative Lighting Retrofit 35,000 6-0-0 ______

TOTAL $454,000

The sums shown are intended to be estimates of individual items but the amount to be appropriated is one line item in the total amount of Four Hundred Fifty Four Thousand Dollars ($454,000). The Finance Director and the Town Administrator, acting jointly, are hereby authorized to distribute such funds in such manner as may be needed to accomplish the foregoing list of projects; provided, however, that each project contained in the list set forth above is undertaken and that any excess funds are available because one or more of the listed projects cost less than was estimated and not because a project intended to be undertaken is not so undertaken.

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 12, Motion 4 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

Article 12 - MOTION 5 MOVED: That Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) be appropriated to be spent by the Finance Director (in his capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of the Department of Public Works Superintendent and the Board of Selectmen for the purpose of the repair of the embankment and the replacement of spillways at the Reservoir Pond Dam and to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be authorized to borrow, pursuant to any applicable statute or any other enabling authority as may be, the sum of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) thereby increasing the appropriation voted in Article 12 Motion 10 of the 2017 Annual Town Meeting of Nine Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($950,000) to One Million Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($1,250,000) with the intent that said funds shall be available in FY18 and furthermore, any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed or to pay such costs by a like amount.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 12, Motion 5 as printed in the warrant.

David Emhardt, Chairperson of the Capital Outlay Committee, stated that the Committee supports this motion.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

Article 12 - MOTION 6 MOVED: That Eight Hundred Twenty One Thousand Dollars ($821,000) be appropriated to be spent by the Finance Director (in his capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of the Department of Public Works Superintendent or Council on Aging Director as may be applicable, and the Board of Selectmen to pay costs of various capital projects and equipment as set forth below and to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be authorized to borrow, pursuant to any applicable statute or any other enabling authority as may be, the sum of Eight Hundred Twenty One Thousand Dollars ($821,000) with the intent that said funds shall be available in FY18 and furthermore, any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed or to pay such costs by a like amount.

FINCOM RECOMMENDATIONS AMOUNT

Replace Two Council on Aging Buses $121,000 Old Shepard Street Dam Repairs 700,000 ______

TOTAL $821,000

The sums listed above are intended to be estimates of individual items but the amount to be appropriated is one line item in the total amount of Eight Hundred Twenty One Thousand Dollars ($821,000). The Finance Director and the Town Administrator, acting jointly, are hereby authorized to distribute such funds in such manner as may be needed to accomplish the foregoing list of projects; provided, however, that each project contained in the list set forth above is 97 undertaken and that any excess funds are available because one or more of the listed projects cost less than was estimated and not because a project intended to be undertaken is not so undertaken.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 12, Motion 6 as printed in the warrant.

David Emhardt, Chairperson of the Capital Outlay Committee, state that the Committee unanimously supports this motion.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

Article 12 - MOTION 7 MOVED: That Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) be appropriated to be spent by the School Committee to pay costs of John F. Kennedy Elementary School modular classrooms and to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be authorized to borrow, pursuant to any applicable statute or any other enabling authority as may be, the sum of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) and furthermore, any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed or to pay such costs by a like amount.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 12, Motion 7 as printed in the warrant.

David Emhardt, Chairperson of the Capital Outlay Committee, state that the Committee supports this motion.

Jim Sims moved to amend the motion by lowering the amount to one million dollars to be spent over five years.

Amendment defeated.

DEFEATED MAJORITY VOICE VOTE

Main motion adopted as printed.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED VOTE AS MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS

Article 12 - MOTION 8 MOVED: That Two Hundred Seventy Three Thousand Dollars ($273,000) be appropriated to be spent by the School Committee to pay costs of various capital projects and equipment as set forth below and to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be authorized to borrow, pursuant to any applicable statute or any other enabling authority as may be, the sum of Two Hundred Seventy Three Thousand Dollars ($273,000) and furthermore, any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed or to pay such costs by a like amount.

FINCOM RECOMMENDATIONS AMOUNT

CHS/GMS Wifi Backbone $150,000 CHS Roof Top Unit #11 123,000 ______

TOTAL $273,000 The sums listed above are intended to be estimates of individual items but the amount to be appropriated is one line item in the total amount of Two Hundred Seventy Three Thousand Dollars ($273,000). The Finance Director and the School Business Administrator, acting jointly, are hereby authorized to distribute such funds in such manner as may be needed to accomplish the foregoing list of projects; provided, however, that each project contained in the list set forth above is undertaken and that any excess funds are available because one or more of the listed projects cost less than was estimated and not because a project intended to be undertaken is not so undertaken.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 12, Motion 8 as printed in the warrant.

David Emhardt, Chairperson of the Capital Outlay Committee, state that the Committee unanimously supports this motion.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 98

Article 12 - MOTION 9 MOVED: That Three Hundred Sixty Four Thousand Dollars ($364,000) be appropriated to be spent by the Finance Director (in his capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of the Department of Public Works Superintendent and the Board of Selectmen for the purposes of various water capital projects as set forth below and to meet said appropriation Three Hundred Sixty Four Thousand Dollars ($364,000) be transferred from the water enterprise surplus (retained earnings).

FINCOM RECOMMENDATIONS AMOUNT

Replace Filtration Unit at Sullivan Treatment Facility $106,000 Replace Water Meter Reading Devices 18,000 Replace Office Copier 10,000 Year 4 of the water portion of the Integrated Water Resources Management Program Plan 200,000 Water Treatment Facilities Computer System 30,000 ______

TOTAL $364,000

The sums shown are intended to be estimates of individual items but the amount to be appropriated is one line item in the total amount of Three Hundred Sixty Four Thousand Dollars ($364,000). The Finance Director and the Town Administrator, acting jointly, are hereby authorized to distribute such funds in such manner as may be needed to accomplish the foregoing list of projects; provided, however, that each project contained in the list set forth above is undertaken and that any excess funds are available because one or more of the listed projects cost less than was estimated and not because a project intended to be undertaken is not so undertaken.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 12, Motion 9 as printed in the warrant.

David Emhardt, Chairperson of the Capital Outlay Committee, stated that the Committee unanimously supports this motion.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED

Article 12 - MOTION 10 MOVED: That Two Million Four Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($2,440,000) be appropriated to be spent by the Finance Director (in his capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of the Department of Public Works Superintendent and the Board of Selectmen to pay for a water line replacement to the Sullivan Water Treatment Facility and to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen be authorized to borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or any other enabling authority as may be, the sum of Two Million Four Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($2,440,000). It is the intent that the bonds and notes issued pursuant to this authority be general obligations of the town but are to be repaid in the first instance from water revenues and furthermore, any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed or to pay such costs by a like amount.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 12, Motion 10 as printed in the warrant.

David Emhardt, Chairperson of the Capital Outlay Committee, stated that the Committee unanimously supports this motion.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

Article 12 - MOTION 11 MOVED: That Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000) be appropriated to be spent by the Finance Director (in his capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of the Department of Public Works Superintendent and the Board of Selectmen for the purpose of Year 4 of the sewer portion of the integrated water resources management program plan and to meet said appropriation Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000) be transferred from the sewer enterprise surplus (retained earnings).

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 12, Motion 11 as printed in the warrant.

David Emhardt, Chairperson of the Capital Outlay Committee, stated that the Committee unanimously supports this motion.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED

ARTICLE 11

AUTHORIZE CERTAIN REVOLVING FUNDS Article 11 To see what revolving funds pursuant to c. 44, section 53E ½ of the General Laws of the Commonwealth the town will establish by by-law and to determine the limit on total amount that may be expended from said revolving accounts, for various boards, commissions or departments of the town, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019, or to take any other action related thereto. Board of Selectmen

Article 11 - MOTION 1 MOVED: That the General By Laws Article VIII Section 16 be amended by adding a new revolving fund for traffic management as follows:

Department, Board, Committee, Agency or Officer Program or Authorized Fees, Charges or Activity Expenses Revolving to Spend Other Receipts Payable from Fund from Fund Credited to Fund Fund Fiscal Years Providing additional funding for Fees related to transportation development (e.g. in studies, design, or lieu of construction) or construction development mitigation Fiscal Year #145 – projects not Board of payments, grants, 2019 and Traffic currently funded Selectmen contributions, subsequent Management under Chapter 90, donations, years Fund capital plans, or reimbursements, other department allocations from reserve budgets; includes all fund, mitigation fund. modes of transportation.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 11, Motion 1 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED

Article 11 - MOTION 2 MOVED: That the spending limits for the revolving funds established pursuant to General By-laws Article VIII, Section 16 pursuant to the provisions of MGL chapter 44, section 53 E ½ for the 2019 Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 and that each Revolving Fund shall be credited with the balance remaining in such fund at the end of FY 2018 as set forth below:

Revolving FY 19 Spending Fund # Name of Revolving Fund Limit Veteran's Services Special 110 $100,000 annually Revenues 119 Library Revolving Fund $75,000 annually

130 Recreation Revolving Fund $500,000 annually

132 Student Parking Fees $100,000 annually

134 Pequitside Farm Rentals $50,000 annually

135 Greenlodge Street Parking Fees $100,000 annually

136 Beautification Fund $10,000 annually

137 Animal Control Special Revenues $50,000 annually 100

Revolving FY 19 Spending Fund # Name of Revolving Fund Limit 138 Library Building Rentals $50,000 annually

140 COA Revolving Fund $50,000 annually

141 Board of Health Special Revenues $50,000 annually

145 Traffic Management Fund $100,000 annually

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 11, Motion 2 as printed in the warrant.

David Emhardt, Chairperson of the Capital Planning Committee moved to amend fund #145 to reduce the spending limit to $50,000 annually.

AMENDMENT APPROVED BY SHOW OF HANDS, MODERATOR DECLARED AMENDMENT ADOPTED

Motion 2 adopted as amended.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED

ARTICLE 35

VOTE TO ACCEPT MOUNT VERNON STREET AS A TOWN WAY Article 35 To see if the Town will vote to accept Mount Vernon Street as a Town way, as recommended by the Planning Board and laid out by the Board of Selectmen pursuant to G. L. c. 41 and c. 82; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain such land and easements for the creation, maintenance and operation of a public way, including but not limited to easements for access, grading, drainage, sloping, construction and utilities, in all or any portions of such way and the parcels on such street, including, but not limited to the parcels listed below; to see if the Town will vote to appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or transfer from available funds, a sum of money for such purposes; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to vote and order that betterments be assessed in connection with any improvements of said way and to undertake all actions deemed by the Board of Selectmen to be necessary for such betterments to be assessed, including but not limited to determining the value of such improvements and the proportionate share of the cost of such improvements and preparing plans and estimates; and further to authorize the Board of Selectmen to take any and all related actions necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this article; or to take any other action related thereto.

Property Address Town Assessor ID 10 Mount Vernon Street Map 63, Parcel 50 20 Mount Vernon Street Map 63, Parcel 51 30 Mount Vernon Street Map 63, Parcel 52 40 Mount Vernon Street Map 63, Parcel 53 50 Mount Vernon Street Map 63, Parcel 54 45 Mount Vernon Street Map 63, Parcel 55 25 Mount Vernon Street Map 63, Parcel 56 5 Mount Vernon Street Map 63, Parcel 63 Board of Selectmen

MOVED: That Mount Vernon Street be hereby accepted as a Town public way, as recommended by the Planning Board and laid out by the Board of Selectmen pursuant to G. L. c. 41 and c. 82; that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to acquire by purchase, gift and/or eminent domain such land and easements for the creation, maintenance and operation of a public way, including, but not limited to easements for access, grading, drainage, sloping, construction and utilities, in all or any portions of such way and the parcels on such street, including but not limited to the parcels listed below; that the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) is hereby appropriated to be spent by the Superintendent of the Department of Public Works with approval by the Board of Selectmen for this purpose and to meet this appropriation the Treasurer of the Town with approval by the Board of Selectmen be authorized to borrow said sum pursuant to MGL Chapter 44 for such purposes with the intent that said funds shall be available in fiscal year 2018 and furthermore, any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed or to pay such costs by a like amount; the Board of Selectmen be authorized to order the assessment of betterments in connection with any improvements of said way and to undertake all actions deemed by the Board of Selectmen to be necessary for such betterments to be assessed, including but not limited to determining the value of such improvements and the proportionate share of the cost of such improvements and preparing plans and estimates; and further that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to take any and all related actions necessary or appropriate for such purposes.

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FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 5-0-1

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 35 as printed in the warrant.

Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, supports the article.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

ARTICLE 36

VOTE TO ACCEPT BREWER WAY AS A TOWN WAY Article 36 To see if the Town will vote to accept Brewer Way as a Town way, as recommended by the Planning Board and laid out by the Board of Selectmen pursuant to G. L. c. 41 and c. 82; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain such land and easements for the creation, maintenance and operation of a public way, including but not limited to easements for access, grading, drainage, sloping, construction and utilities, in all or any portions of such way and the parcels on such street, including, but not limited to the parcels listed below; to see if the Town will vote to appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or transfer from available funds, a sum of money for such purposes; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to vote and order that betterments be assessed in connection with any improvements of said way and to undertake all actions deemed by the Board of Selectmen to be necessary for such betterments to be assessed, including but not limited to determining the value of such improvements and the proportionate share of the cost of such improvements and preparing plans and estimates; and further to authorize the Board of Selectmen to take any and all related actions necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this article; or to take any other action related thereto.

Property Address Town Assessor ID 20 Brewer Way Map 63, Parcel 57 30 Brewer Way Map 63, Parcel 58 45 Brewer Way Map 63, Parcel 59 35 Brewer Way Map 63, Parcel 60 25 Brewer Way Map 63, Parcel 61 15 Brewer Way Map 63, Parcel 62 40 Brewer Way Map 63, Parcel 64 Board of Selectmen

MOVED: That Brewer Way be hereby accepted as a Town public way, as a Town public way, as recommended by the Planning Board and laid out by the Board of Selectmen pursuant to G. L. c. 41 and c. 82; that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to acquire by purchase, gift and/or eminent domain such land and easements for the creation, maintenance and operation of a public way, including, but not limited to easements for access, grading, drainage, sloping, construction and utilities, in all or any portions of such way and the parcels on such street, including but not limited to the parcels listed below; that the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) is hereby appropriated to be spent by the Superintendent of the Department of Public Works with approval by the Board of Selectmen for this purpose and to meet this appropriation the Treasurer of the Town with approval by the Board of Selectmen be authorized to borrow said sum pursuant to MGL Chapter 44 for such purposes with the intent that said funds shall be available in fiscal year 2018 and furthermore, any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed or to pay such costs by a like amount; the Board of Selectmen be authorized to order the assessment of betterments in connection with any improvements of said way and to undertake all actions deemed by the Board of Selectmen to be necessary for such betterments to be assessed, including but not limited to determining the value of such improvements and the proportionate share of the cost of such improvements and preparing plans and estimates; and further that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to take any and all related actions necessary or appropriate for such purposes.

Property Address Town Assessor ID 20 Brewer Way Map 63, Parcel 57 30 Brewer Way Map 63, Parcel 58 45 Brewer Way Map 63, Parcel 59 35 Brewer Way Map 63, Parcel 60 25 Brewer Way Map 63, Parcel 61 102

15 Brewer Way Map 63, Parcel 62 40 Brewer Way Map 63, Parcel 64

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 5-0-1

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 36 as printed in the warrant. Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, supports the article.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

ARTICLE 27

VOTE TO ACCEPT KNOB HILL CIRCLE AS A TOWN WAY Article 27 To see if the Town will vote to accept Knob Hill Circle as a Town way, as recommended by the Planning Board and laid out by the Board of Selectmen pursuant to G. L. c. 41 and c. 82; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain such land and easements for the creation, maintenance and operation of a public way, including but not limited to easements for access, grading, drainage, sloping, construction and utilities, in all or any portions of such way and the parcels on such street, including, but not limited to the parcels listed below; to see if the Town will vote to appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or transfer from available funds, a sum of money for such purposes; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to vote and order that betterments be assessed in connection with any improvements of said way and to undertake all actions deemed by the Board of Selectmen to be necessary for such betterments to be assessed, including but not limited to determining the value of such improvements and the proportionate share of the cost of such improvements and preparing plans and estimates; and further to authorize the Board of Selectmen to take any and all related actions necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this article; or to take any other action related thereto.

Property Address Town Assessor ID 40 Knob Hill Circle Map 14, Parcel 10 50 Knob Hill Circle Map 14, Parcel 11 55 Knob Hill Circle Map 14, Parcel 12 45 Knob Hill Circle Map 14, Parcel 13 20 Knob Hill Circle Map 14, Parcel 53 30 Knob Hill Circle Map 14, Parcel 55 35 Knob Hill Circle Map 14, Parcel 172 25 Knob Hill Circle Map 14, Parcel 173 15 Knob Hill Circle Map 14, Parcel 174 5 Knob Hill Circle Map 14, Parcel 175 Board of Selectmen

MOVED: That Knob Hill Circle be hereby accepted as a Town public way, as recommended by the Planning Board and laid out by the Board of Selectmen pursuant to G. L. c. 41 and c. 82; that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to acquire by purchase, gift and/or eminent domain such land and easements for the creation, maintenance and operation of a public way, including, but not limited to easements for access, grading, drainage, sloping, construction and utilities, in all or any portions of such way and the parcels on such street, including but not limited to the parcels listed below, and that the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) is hereby appropriated to be spent by the Superintendent of the Department of Public Works with approval by the Board of Selectmen for this purpose and to meet this appropriation the Treasurer of the Town with approval by the Board of Selectmen be authorized to borrow said sum pursuant to MGL Chapter 44 for such purposes with the intent that said funds shall be available in fiscal year 2018 and furthermore, any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed or to pay such costs by a like amount; the Board of Selectmen be authorized to order the assessment of betterments in connection with any improvements of said way and to undertake all actions deemed by the Board of Selectmen to be necessary for such betterments to be assessed, including but not limited to determining the value of such improvements and the proportionate share of the cost of such improvements and preparing plans and estimates; and further that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to take any and all related actions necessary or appropriate for such purposes.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 5-0-1

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 27 as printed in the warrant.

Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, supports the article.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

ARTICLE 28

VOTE TO ACCEPT FERN BROOK CIRCLE AS A TOWN WAY Article 28 To see if the Town will vote to accept Fern Brook Circle as a Town way, as recommended by the Planning Board and laid out by the Board of Selectmen pursuant to G. L. c. 41 and c. 82; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain such land and easements for the creation, maintenance and operation of a public way, including but not limited to easements for access, grading, drainage, sloping, construction and utilities, in all or any portions of such way and the parcels on such street, including, but not limited to the parcels listed below; to see if the Town will vote to appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or transfer from available funds, a sum of money for such purposes; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to vote and order that betterments be assessed in connection with any improvements of said way and to undertake all actions deemed by the Board of Selectmen to be necessary for such betterments to be assessed, including but not limited to determining the value of such improvements and the proportionate share of the cost of such improvements and preparing plans and estimates; and further to authorize the Board of Selectmen to take any and all related actions necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this article; or to take any other action related thereto.

Property Address Town Assessor ID 40 Fern Brook Circle Map 13, Parcel 181 50 Fern Brook Circle Map 13, Parcel 182 55 Fern Brook Circle Map 13, Parcel 183 20 Fern Brook Circle Map 14, Parcel 44 30 Fern Brook Circle Map 14, Parcel 95 45 Fern Brook Circle Map 14, Parcel 168 35 Fern Brook Circle Map 14, Parcel 169 15 Fern Brook Circle Map 14, Parcel 171 Board of Selectmen

MOVED: That Fern Brook Circle be hereby accepted as a Town public way, as recommended by the Planning Board and laid out by the Board of Selectmen pursuant to G. L. c. 41 and c. 82; that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to acquire by purchase, gift and/or eminent domain such land and easements for the creation, maintenance and operation of a public way, including, but not limited to easements for access, grading, drainage, sloping, construction and utilities, in all or any portions of such way and the parcels on such street, including but not limited to the parcels listed below; that the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) is hereby appropriated to be spent by the Superintendent of the Department of Public Works with approval by the Board of Selectmen for this purpose and to meet this appropriation the Treasurer of the Town with approval by the Board of Selectmen be authorized to borrow said sum pursuant to MGL Chapter 44 for such purposes with the intent that said funds shall be available in fiscal year 2018 and furthermore, any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed or to pay such costs by a like amount; the Board of Selectmen be authorized to order the assessment of betterments in connection with any improvements of said way and to undertake all actions deemed by the Board of Selectmen to be necessary for such betterments to be assessed, including but not limited to determining the value of such improvements and the proportionate share of the cost of such improvements and preparing plans and estimates; and further that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to take any and all related actions necessary or appropriate for such purposes.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 5-0-1

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 28 as printed in the warrant.

Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, supports the article. 104

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

ARTICLE 29

VOTE TO ACCEPT SKYLINE CIRCLE AS A TOWN WAY Article 29 To see if the Town will vote to accept Skyline Circle as a Town way, as recommended by the Planning Board and laid out by the Board of Selectmen pursuant to G. L. c. 41 and c. 82; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain such land and easements for the creation, maintenance and operation of a public way, including but not limited to easements for access, grading, drainage, sloping, construction and utilities, in all or any portions of such way and the parcels on such street, including, but not limited to the parcels listed below; to see if the Town will vote to appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or transfer from available funds, a sum of money for such purposes; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to vote and order that betterments be assessed in connection with any improvements of said way and to undertake all actions deemed by the Board of Selectmen to be necessary for such betterments to be assessed, including but not limited to determining the value of such improvements and the proportionate share of the cost of such improvements and preparing plans and estimates; and further to authorize the Board of Selectmen to take any and all related actions necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this article; or to take any other action related thereto.

Property Address Town Assessor ID 50 Skyline Circle Map 5, Parcel 26 35 Skyline Circle Map 5, Parcel 29 10 Skyline Circle Map 14, Parcel 179 20 Skyline Circle Map 14, Parcel 180 30 Skyline Circle Map 14, Parcel 181 40 Skyline Circle Map 14, Parcel 182 15 Skyline Circle Map 14, Parcel 183 5 Skyline Circle Map 14, Parcel 184 9 Skyline Circle Map 14, Parcel 185 Board of Selectmen

MOVED: That Skyline Circle be hereby accepted as a Town public way, as recommended by the Planning Board and laid out by the Board of Selectmen pursuant to G. L. c. 41 and c. 82; that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to acquire by purchase, gift and/or eminent domain such land and easements for the creation, maintenance and operation of a public way, including, but not limited to easements for access, grading, drainage, sloping, construction and utilities, in all or any portions of such way and the parcels on such street, including but not limited to the parcels listed below; that the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) is hereby appropriated to be spent by the Superintendent of the Department of Public Works with approval by the Board of Selectmen for this purpose and to meet this appropriation the Treasurer of the Town with approval by the Board of Selectmen be authorized to borrow said sum pursuant to MGL Chapter 44 for such purposes with the intent that said funds shall be available in fiscal year 2018 and furthermore, any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed or to pay such costs by a like amount; the Board of Selectmen be authorized to order the assessment of betterments in connection with any improvements of said way and to undertake all actions deemed by the Board of Selectmen to be necessary for such betterments to be assessed, including but not limited to determining the value of such improvements and the proportionate share of the cost of such improvements and preparing plans and estimates; and further that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to take any and all related actions necessary or appropriate for such purposes.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 5-0-1

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 29 as printed in the warrant.

Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, supports the article.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

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ARTICLE 30

VOTE TO ACCEPT WARNER WAY AS A TOWN WAY Article 30 To see if the Town will vote to accept Warner Way as a Town way, as recommended by the Planning Board and laid out by the Board of Selectmen pursuant to G. L. c. 41 and c. 82; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain such land and easements for the creation, maintenance and operation of a public way, including but not limited to easements for access, grading, drainage, sloping, construction and utilities, in all or any portions of such way and the parcels on such street, including, but not limited to the parcels listed below; to see if the Town will vote to appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or transfer from available funds, a sum of money for such purposes; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to vote and order that betterments be assessed in connection with any improvements of said way and to undertake all actions deemed by the Board of Selectmen to be necessary for such betterments to be assessed, including but not limited to determining the value of such improvements and the proportionate share of the cost of such improvements and preparing plans and estimates; and further to authorize the Board of Selectmen to take any and all related actions necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this article; or to take any other action related thereto.

Property Address Town Assessor ID 45 Warner Way Map 14, Parcel 170 20 Warner Way Map 14, Parcel 176 30 Warner Way Map 14, Parcel 177 40 Warner Way Map 14, Parcel 178 15 Warner Way Map 14, Parcel 186 5 Warner Way Map 14, Parcel 187 Board of Selectmen

MOVED: That Warner Way be hereby accepted as a Town public way, as recommended by the Planning Board and laid out by the Board of Selectmen pursuant to G. L. c. 41 and c. 82; that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to acquire by purchase, gift and/or eminent domain such land and easements for the creation, maintenance and operation of a public way, including, but not limited to easements for access, grading, drainage, sloping, construction and utilities, in all or any portions of such way and the parcels on such street, including but not limited to the parcels listed below; that the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) is hereby appropriated to be spent by the Superintendent of the Department of Public Works with approval by the Board of Selectmen for this purpose and to meet this appropriation the Treasurer of the Town with approval by the Board of Selectmen be authorized to borrow said sum pursuant to MGL Chapter 44 for such purposes with the intent that said funds shall be available in fiscal year 2018 and furthermore, any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed or to pay such costs by a like amount; the Board of Selectmen be authorized to order the assessment of betterments in connection with any improvements of said way and to undertake all actions deemed by the Board of Selectmen to be necessary for such betterments to be assessed, including but not limited to determining the value of such improvements and the proportionate share of the cost of such improvements and preparing plans and estimates; and further that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to take any and all related actions necessary or appropriate for such purposes.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 5-0-1

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 30 as printed in the warrant.

Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, supports the article.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

ARTICLE 19

RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Article 19 To see if the Town will vote to adopt and approve the recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee for Fiscal Year 2019 and to see if the Town will vote to implement such recommendations by appropriating a sum or sums of money from the Community Preservation Fund established pursuant to Chapter 44B of the General Laws, or otherwise to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money for such purposes; to 106 authorize the Board of Selectmen, with the approval of the Community Preservation Committee, to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain such real property and property interests in the name of, or enforceable by the Town, including perpetual affordable housing restrictions, conservation restrictions and historical preservation restrictions, and to dispose of Town property or portions thereof or interests therein, all as may be required by the Community Preservation Act and Chapter 184 of the General Laws and as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee; or to take any other action related thereto. Board of Selectmen for the Community Preservation Committee

Article 19 - COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 1 MOVED: That the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) be appropriated from the FISCAL YEAR 2019 Community Preservation Fund revenues for the administrative expenses of the Community Preservation Committee in FISCAL YEAR 2019 provided however, that any amounts not used during the year for administrative expense shall roll over to the general CPA fund at the end of Fiscal Year 2019.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 5-0-0

Lisa Lopez, Chairperson of the Community Preservation Committee, moved Article 19, Motion 1 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED

Article 19 - COMMUNITY PRESERVATON COMMITTEE MOTION 2 MOVED: That the following fund transfers be hereby made in FISCAL YEAR 2019 as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee:

A. Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000) be transferred from FISCAL YEAR 2019 receipts of the Community Preservation Fund into the Fund Balance Reserved for Open Space;

B. Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000) be transferred from FISCAL YEAR 2019 receipts of the Community Preservation Fund into the Fund Balance Reserved for Historic Resources;

C. Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000) be transferred from FISCAL YEAR 2019 receipts of the Community Preservation Fund into the Fund Balance Reserved for Community Housing; and

D. Three Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars ($390,000) be transferred from FISCAL YEAR 2019 receipts of the Community Preservation Fund into the Undesignated Fund Balance Reserved for Community Preservation Act.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 5-0-0

Lisa Lopez, Chairperson of the Community Preservation Committee, moved Article 19, Motion 2 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED

Article 19 - COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 3 MOVED: That Three Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($325,500) be appropriated from the Community Preservation Fund established pursuant to Chapter 44B of the General Laws to be spent by the Chief Procurement Officer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen to be added to and increase the appropriation already voted pursuant to Article 6 of the 2015 Special Town Meeting thereby increasing such appropriation from One Million Seven Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($1,740,000) to Two Million Sixty Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,065,500) and to meet this appropriation the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen be authorized to borrow pursuant to Chapter 44B of the General Laws the sum of Two Million Sixty Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,065,500) to acquire an approximately 6.85-acre portion of the property located off Revere Street and Neponset Street sometimes known as 104 Revere Street and furthermore, any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed or to pay such costs by a like amount.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 4-0-1

Lisa Lopez, Chairperson of the Community Preservation Committee, moved Article 19, Motion 3 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

Article 19 - COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 4

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MOVED: That the sum of Sixty Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($63,500) be appropriated to be spent by the Chief Procurement Officer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen for restoration of the Ponkapoag Playground and to fund this appropriation Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000) be transferred from the fund Balance Reserved for Open Space and Recreation and Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500) be transferred from the Undesignated Fund Balance Reserved for Community Preservation Act.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 5-0-0

Lisa Lopez, Chairperson of the Community Preservation Committee, moved Article 19, Motion 4 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

Article 19 - COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 5 MOVED: That the sum of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) be appropriated to be spent by the Chief Procurement Officer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen for the purpose of the Bolivar pool resurfacing and deck replacement and to fund this appropriation Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) be transferred from the Undesignated Fund Balance Reserved for Community Preservation Act.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 5-0-0

Lisa Lopez, Chairperson of the Community Preservation Committee, moved that Motion 5 be postponed indefinitely.

VOTED: POSTPONED INDEFINITELY VOICE VOTE

Article 19 - COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 6 MOVED: That the sum of One Hundred Seventy Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($173,500) be appropriated hereby appropriated to be spent by the Building Renovations Committee with the approval of the School Committee for the purpose of the construction of bathroom and storage facilities at the Kennedy Elementary School Fields, and to fund this appropriation One Hundred Seventy Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($173,500) be transferred from the Undesignated Fund Balance Reserve for Community Preservation Act Fund.”

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Lisa Lopez, Chairperson of the Community Preservation Committee, moved Article 19, Motion 6 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED

Article 19 - COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 7 MOVED: That the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000) be appropriated to be spent by the School Committee for the purpose of the installation of lights at Walsh Field, and to fund this appropriation One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000) be transferred from the Undesignated Fund Balance Reserve for the Community Preservation Act Fund.“

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 5-0-0

Lisa Lopez, Chairperson of the Community Preservation Committee, moved Article 19, Motion 7 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED

Article 19 - COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 8 MOVED: That the sum of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000) be appropriated to be spent by the Canton Housing Authority for the purpose of installing exhaust fans at the Rubin Court Senior Housing Complex and to fund this appropriation Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000) be transferred from the Fund Balance Reserved for Community Housing.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 5-0-0

Lisa Lopez, Chairperson of the Community Preservation Committee, moved Article 19, Motion 8 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED

Article 19 - COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 9 MOVED: That the sum of Three Hundred Sixty Two Thousand Six Hundred Ninety Seven Dollars Fifty Cents ($362,697.50) voted pursuant to Article 19 Motion 5 of the 2015 Annual Town Meeting for the purpose of funding major portions of the Phase One restoration of the Tilden House be transferred from the original spending authority of Historic Commission and Building Renovations Committee instead awarded as a grant to be spent by the non-town party lessee as selected by the Board of Selectmen.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 5-0-0 108

Lisa Lopez, Chairperson of the Community Preservation Committee, moved Article 19, Motion 9 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED

Article 19 – FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION 10 MOVED: That the Board of Selectmen, with the approval of the Community Preservation Committee be hereby authorized in connection with Motions 2 through 9 above to acquire such real property and property interest in the name of, or enforceable by the Town, including conservation restrictions and to dispose of town property or portions thereof or interests therein as may be necessary pursuant to the Community Preservation Act or appropriate to carry out the recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Lisa Lopez, Chairperson of the Community Preservation Committee, moved Article 19, Motion 10 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

ARTICLE 61

VOTE TO AUTHORIZE DISPOSITION OF WATER-SEWER STORAGE BUILDING Article 61 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell, lease or otherwise dispose of all or any portions of or interests in, including but not limited to a preservation restriction, that certain property identified by the Town Assessor as Map 58, Parcel 92 and located at 40 Pine Street in Canton, together with the improvements thereto, including the Water- Sewer Storage Building; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to take any and all related actions necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this article; or to take any other action related thereto. Board of Selectmen

MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 61 as printed in the warrant be indefinitely postponed.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved that the subject matter of Article 61 be postponed indefinitely.

VOTED: POSTPONED INDEFINITELY VOICE VOTE

ARTICLE 31

VOTE TO ACCEPT BALANCING ROCK ROAD AS A TOWN WAY Article 31 To see if the Town will vote to accept Balancing Rock Road as a Town way, as recommended by the Planning Board and laid out by the Board of Selectmen pursuant to G. L. c. 41 and c. 82; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain such land and easements for the creation, maintenance and operation of a public way, including but not limited to easements for access, grading, drainage, sloping, construction and utilities, in all or any portions of such way and the parcels on such street, including, but not limited to the parcels listed below; to see if the Town will vote to appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or transfer from available funds, a sum of money for such purposes; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to vote and order that betterments be assessed in connection with any improvements of said way and to undertake all actions deemed by the Board of Selectmen to be necessary for such betterments to be assessed, including but not limited to determining the value of such improvements and the proportionate share of the cost of such improvements and preparing plans and estimates; and further to authorize the Board of Selectmen to take any and all related actions necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this article; or to take any other action related thereto.

Property Address Town Assessor ID 80 Balancing Rock Road Map 90, Parcel 19 85 Balancing Rock Road Map 90, Parcel 20 75 Balancing Rock Road Map 90, Parcel 21 65 Balancing Rock Road Map 90, Parcel 22 55 Balancing Rock Road Map 90, Parcel 23 70 Balancing Rock Road Map 90, Parcel 24 60 Balancing Rock Road Map 90, Parcel 34 50 Balancing Rock Road Map 90, Parcel 35 45 Balancing Rock Road Map 91, Parcel 25 35 Balancing Rock Road Map 91, Parcel 26 25 Balancing Rock Road Map 91, Parcel 27 15 Balancing Rock Road Map 91, Parcel 28 5 Balancing Rock Road Map 91, Parcel 29 30 Balancing Rock Road Map 91, Parcel 30 109

40 Balancing Rock Road Map 91, Parcel 31 10 Balancing Rock Road Map 102, Parcel 102 20 Balancing Rock Road Map 102, Parcel 103 Board of Selectmen

MOVED: That Balancing Rock Road be hereby accepted as a Town public way, as recommended by the Planning Board and laid out by the Board of Selectmen pursuant to G. L. c. 41 and c. 82; that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to acquire by purchase, gift and/or eminent domain such land and easements for the creation, maintenance and operation of a public way, including, but not limited to easements for access, grading, drainage, sloping, construction and utilities, in all or any portions of such way and the parcels on such street, including but not limited to the parcels listed below; the Board of Selectmen be authorized to order the assessment of betterments in connection with any improvements of said way and to undertake all actions deemed by the Board of Selectmen to be necessary for such betterments to be assessed, including but not limited to determining the value of such improvements and the proportionate share of the cost of such improvements and preparing plans and estimates; and further that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to take any and all related actions necessary or appropriate for such purposes.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 5-0-1

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 31 as printed in the warrant.

Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, supports the article.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

ARTICLE 32

VOTE TO ACCEPT PULPIT ROAD AS A TOWN WAY Article 32 To see if the Town will vote to accept Pulpit Road as a Town way, as recommended by the Planning Board and laid out by the Board of Selectmen pursuant to G. L. c. 41 and c. 82; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain such land and easements for the creation, maintenance and operation of a public way, including but not limited to easements for access, grading, drainage, sloping, construction and utilities, in all or any portions of such way and the parcels on such street, including, but not limited to the parcels listed below; to see if the Town will vote to appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or transfer from available funds, a sum of money for such purposes; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to vote and order that betterments be assessed in connection with any improvements of said way and to undertake all actions deemed by the Board of Selectmen to be necessary for such betterments to be assessed, including but not limited to determining the value of such improvements and the proportionate share of the cost of such improvements and preparing plans and estimates; and further to authorize the Board of Selectmen to take any and all related actions necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this article; or to take any other action related thereto.

Property Address Town Assessor ID 10 Pulpit Road Map 90, Parcel 36 20 Pulpit Road Map 90, Parcel 37 Board of Selectmen

MOVED: That Pulpit Road be hereby accepted as a Town public way, as recommended by the Planning Board and laid out by the Board of Selectmen pursuant to G. L. c. 41 and c. 82; that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to acquire by purchase, gift and/or eminent domain such land and easements for the creation, maintenance and operation of a public way, including, but not limited to easements for access, grading, drainage, sloping, construction and utilities, in all or any portions of such way and the parcels on such street, including but not limited to the parcels listed 110 below; the Board of Selectmen be authorized to order the assessment of betterments in connection with any improvements of said way and to undertake all actions deemed by the Board of Selectmen to be necessary for such betterments to be assessed, including but not limited to determining the value of such improvements and the proportionate share of the cost of such improvements and preparing plans and estimates; and further that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to take any and all related actions necessary or appropriate for such purposes.

Property Address Town Assessor ID 10 Pulpit Road Map 90, Parcel 36 20 Pulpit Road Map 90, Parcel 37

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 5-0-1

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 32 as printed in the warrant.

Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, supports the article.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED VOTE AS MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS

ARTICLE 33

VOTE TO ACCEPT SAW MILL POND ROAD AS A TOWN WAY Article 33 To see if the Town will vote to accept Saw Mill Pond Road as a Town way, as recommended by the Planning Board and laid out by the Board of Selectmen pursuant to G. L. c. 41 and c. 82; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain such land and easements for the creation, maintenance and operation of a public way, including but not limited to easements for access, grading, drainage, sloping, construction and utilities, in all or any portions of such way and the parcels on such street, including, but not limited to the parcels listed below; to see if the Town will vote to appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or transfer from available funds, a sum of money for such purposes; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to vote and order that betterments be assessed in connection with any improvements of said way and to undertake all actions deemed by the Board of Selectmen to be necessary for such betterments to be assessed, including but not limited to determining the value of such improvements and the proportionate share of the cost of such improvements and preparing plans and estimates; and further to authorize the Board of Selectmen to take any and all related actions necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this article; or to take any other action related thereto.

Property Address Town Assessor ID 5 Saw Mill Pond Road Map 90, Parcel 25 15 Saw Mill Pond Road Map 90, Parcel 26 25 Saw Mill Pond Road Map 90, Parcel 27 35 Saw Mill Pond Road Map 90, Parcel 28 45 Saw Mill Pond Road Map 90, Parcel 29 40 Saw Mill Pond Road Map 90, Parcel 30 30 Saw Mill Pond Road Map 90, Parcel 31 20 Saw Mill Pond Road Map 90, Parcel 32 10 Saw Mill Pond Road Map 90, Parcel 33 Board of Selectmen

MOVED: That Saw Mill Pond Road be hereby accepted as a Town public way, as recommended by the Planning Board and laid out by the Board of Selectmen pursuant to G. L. c. 41 and c. 82; that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to acquire by purchase, gift and/or eminent domain such land and easements for the creation, maintenance and operation of a public way, including, but not limited to easements for access, grading, drainage, sloping, construction and utilities, in all or any portions of such way and the parcels on such street, including but not limited to the parcels listed below; the Board of Selectmen be authorized to order the assessment of betterments in connection with any improvements of said way and to undertake all actions deemed by the Board of Selectmen to be necessary for such betterments to be assessed, including but not limited to determining the value of such improvements and the proportionate share of the cost of such improvements and preparing plans and estimates; and further that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to take any and all related actions necessary or appropriate for such purposes.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 5-0-1 111

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 33 as printed in the warrant.

Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, supports the article.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

ARTICLE 34

VOTE TO ACCEPT WAYSIDE LANE (EXTENSION) AS A TOWN WAY Article 34 To see if the Town will vote to accept Wayside Lane (Extension) as a Town way, as recommended by the Planning Board and laid out by the Board of Selectmen pursuant to G. L. c. 41 and c. 82; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain such land and easements for the creation, maintenance and operation of a public way, including but not limited to easements for access, grading, drainage, sloping, construction and utilities, in all or any portions of such way and the parcels on such street, including, but not limited to the parcels listed below; to see if the Town will vote to appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or transfer from available funds, a sum of money for such purposes; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to vote and order that betterments be assessed in connection with any improvements of said way and to undertake all actions deemed by the Board of Selectmen to be necessary for such betterments to be assessed, including but not limited to determining the value of such improvements and the proportionate share of the cost of such improvements and preparing plans and estimates; and further to authorize the Board of Selectmen to take any and all related actions necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this article; or to take any other action related thereto.

Property Address Town Assessor ID 0 Wayside Lane Map 91, Parcel 32 0 Wayside Lane Map 91, Parcel 33 Board of Selectmen

MOVED: That Wayside Lane (Extension) be hereby accepted as a Town public way, as recommended by the Planning Board and laid out by the Board of Selectmen pursuant to G. L. c. 41 and c. 82; that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to acquire by purchase, gift and/or eminent domain such land and easements for the creation, maintenance and operation of a public way, including, but not limited to easements for access, grading, drainage, sloping, construction and utilities, in all or any portions of such way and the parcels on such street, including but not limited to the parcels listed below; the Board of Selectmen be authorized to order the assessment of betterments in connection with any improvements of said way and to undertake all actions deemed by the Board of Selectmen to be necessary for such betterments to be assessed, including but not limited to determining the value of such improvements and the proportionate share of the cost of such improvements and preparing plans and estimates; and further that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to take any and all related actions necessary or appropriate for such purposes.

Property Address Town Assessor ID 0 Wayside Lane Map 91, Parcel 32 0 Wayside Lane Map 91, Parcel 33

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 5-0-1

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 34 as printed in the warrant.

Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, supports the article.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

ARTICLE 22

ACQUIRE PERMANENT EASEMENTS OFF DEDHAM STREET FROM - EAGLE DRIVE TO DEVONSHIRE DRIVE FOR UTILITIES Article 22 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain permanent easements over and under all or any portions of the properties known as Canton Tax Assessor Map 32, Parcel 65, Map 32, Parcel 72, Map 32, Parcel 73, Map 32, Parcel 74 and Map 31, Parcel 103 located off Dedham Street from and including Eagle Drive to and including Devonshire Drive, all as shown on five plans each entitled Exhibit “A”, Plan of Sidewalk and Utility Easement, Dedham Street, Canton MA, February 23, 2016, Scale 1”= 40’ prepared by Norfolk County Engineering Department and on file with the Town Engineer and showing easement areas for each parcel being approximately as follows: Parcel 65 2,035± sq. ft., Parcel 72 2,252± sq. ft., Parcel 73 675± sq. ft., Parcel 74 677± sq. ft. and Parcel 103 2,590± sq. ft. for utility purposes, including but not limited to sewer, water, drainage, electricity telecommunication utilities, together with rights to access, install, operate and maintain, repair and replace such utilities and all other related connections, fixtures and appurtenances to and through said Parcels; to see if the Town will vote to appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or transfer from available funds, a sum of money for such purposes; or to take any other action related thereto. Board of Selectmen 112

MOVED: That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain permanent easements over and under all or any portions of the properties known as Canton Tax Assessor Map 32, Parcel 65, Map 32, Parcel 72, Map 32, Parcel 73, Map 32, Parcel 74 and Map 31, Parcel 103 located off Dedham Street from and including Eagle Drive to and including Devonshire Drive, all as shown on five plans each entitled Exhibit “A”, Plan of Sidewalk and Utility Easement, Dedham Street, Canton MA, February 23, 2016, Scale 1”= 40’ prepared by Norfolk County Engineering Department and on file with the Town Engineer and showing easement areas for each parcel being approximately as follows: Parcel 65 2,035± sq. ft., Parcel 72 2,252± sq. ft., Parcel 73 675± sq. ft., Parcel 74 677± sq. ft. and Parcel 103 2,590± sq. ft. for utility purposes, including but not limited to sewer, water, drainage, electricity and telecommunication utilities, together with rights to access, install, operate and maintain, repair and replace such utilities and all other related connections, fixtures and appurtenances to and through said Parcels; and that Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000) be appropriated for such purposes to be spent by the Board of Selectmen and to meet said appropriation that Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000) be transferred from the water enterprise surplus (retained earnings) with the intent that said funds shall be available in FY18.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved to amend the motion by changing $40,000 to $80,000.

VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain permanent easements over and under all or any portions of the properties known as Canton Tax Assessor Map 32, Parcel 65, Map 32, Parcel 72, Map 32, Parcel 73, Map 32, Parcel 74 and Map 31, Parcel 103 located off Dedham Street from and including Eagle Drive to and including Devonshire Drive, all as shown on five plans each entitled Exhibit “A”, Plan of Sidewalk and Utility Easement, Dedham Street, Canton MA, February 23, 2016, Scale 1”= 40’ prepared by Norfolk County Engineering Department and on file with the Town Engineer and showing easement areas for each parcel being approximately as follows: Parcel 65 2,035± sq. ft., Parcel 72 2,252± sq. ft., Parcel 73 675± sq. ft., Parcel 74 677± sq. ft. and Parcel 103 2,590± sq. ft. for utility purposes, including but not limited to sewer, water, drainage, electricity and telecommunication utilities, together with rights to access, install, operate and maintain, repair and replace such utilities and all other related connections, fixtures and appurtenances to and through said Parcels; and that Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000) be appropriated for such purposes to be spent by the Board of Selectmen and to meet said appropriation that Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000) be transferred from the water enterprise surplus (retained earnings) with the intent that said funds shall be available in FY18.

AMENDED MOTION ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

ARTICLE 5

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS UNDER THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN Article 5 To see if the town will vote, to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or transfer from Free Cash, a sum of money for the purpose of funding any new cost items contained in any collective bargaining agreements entered into by the Board of Selectman, on behalf of the town, with any group of employees, serving under its jurisdiction, or to take any other action related thereto. Board of Selectmen

MOVED: That the sum of One Hundred Thirty One Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty Eight Dollars ($131,928) be raised and appropriated from the fiscal year 2019 tax levy and other general revenues of the Town in order to fund cost items, not included in departmental budgets appropriated for fiscal year 2019, to Department #910’s budget for collective bargaining agreements entered into by the Board of Selectmen as may be reached after the conclusion of this town meeting between the Town of Canton and bargaining units, such sums to be allocated to pay for the relevant departments’ payroll expenses from budget classification Department #910 as determined by the Finance Director.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 5 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED

ARTICLE 37

VOTE TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR REPAIR/RECONSTRUCTION OF THE METROPOLIS RINK Article 37 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, a sum of money for the Building Renovation Committee to expend to repair, reconstruct and/or make extraordinary repairs to the Metropolis Rink, 2167 Washington Street in Canton, MA, Or to take any other actions related thereto. Board of Selectmen

MOVED: That the Finance Committee will make a recommendation regarding Article 37 at Town Meeting.

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FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved that the subject matter of Article 37 be postponed indefinitely.

VOTED: POSTPONED INDEFINITELY VOICE VOTE

ARTICLE 47

AMEND ZONING BY-LAWS SECTION 6.1.14, “PARKING GARAGES” Article 47 To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 6.1.14, “Parking Garages” of the Zoning By-Laws by deleting in its entirety the section and substituting in its place the following, Or to take any other action relative thereto:

6.1.14 Parking Garages. Community or group parking solely for the parking of motor vehicles of residents or employees, or customers of nearby (or the same) buildings; provided that parking garages, parking decks or any other parking structures and the parking of any motor vehicles shall be limited to parking at ground level or to a maximum of twelve (12) feet below finished grade level and shall be prohibited above ground level in any and all districts, with the exception of certain cases in a Limited Industrial District (see Section 7.2), Planning Board

PLANNING BOARD MOTION:

MOVED: That Section 6.1.14, “Parking Garages” of the Zoning By-laws be amended by deleting in its entirety such section and substituting in its place the following:

PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 5-0

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 47 as written in the warrant be adopted.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, deferred to the Planning Board.

Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, moved Article 47 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

ARTICLE 48

AMEND ZONING BY-LAWS SECTION 7.2.2, “REQUIREMENTS” IN 7.2 ABOVE OR BELOW GRADE STRUCTURED PARKING Article 48 To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 7.2.2, “Requirements” within 7.2 Above or Below Grade Structured Parking of the Zoning By-Laws by deleting in its entirety the section and substituting in its place the following, Or to take any other action relative thereto:

7.2.2 Requirements. The applicant shall demonstrate as part of the Site Plan Review process of Section 10.5 that: 1. The applicant has available space on the premises to comply with the otherwise applicable parking requirements of the bylaw and the total number of surface and structure parking shall not exceed the total number of surface parking allowed in accordance with all requirements of the zoning bylaw allowing applicants to develop additional open space. 2. The use of above and/or below grade structured parking would: (i) allow the applicant to preserve additional open space above that otherwise required by this by-law, (ii) decrease runoff from impervious surfaces, and (iii) would be effectively screened by trees of a minimum height of seven (7) feet. 3. The lot on which such structured parking would be located is not less than eight (8) acres. The location(s) where conforming parking would otherwise be placed in the absence of such structured parking shall be shown on the Site Plan submitted for approval to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Such location(s) shall not be occupied by buildings in the future until the owner has demonstrated compliance with this section's requirements with respect to the existing as well as any additional proposed parking. Such structured parking shall not in any event exceed a height of thirty (30) feet as measured from average finished grade to top of the uppermost deck (except for non-habitable structures, including walls and stairwells, as provided herein) or extend more than twenty four (24) feet below average finished grade level. Planning Board 114

PLANNING BOARD MOTION:

MOVED: That Section 7.2.2, “Requirements” within 7.2 Above or Below Grade Structured Parking of the Zoning By-laws be amended by deleting in its entirety the section and substituting in its place the following:

7.2.2 Requirements. The applicant shall demonstrate as part of the Site Plan Review process of Section 10.5 that: 1. The applicant has available space on the premises to comply with the otherwise applicable parking requirements of the by-law and the total number of surface and structure parking shall not exceed the total number of surface parking allowed in accordance with all requirements of the zoning bylaw allowing applicants to develop additional open space. 2. The use of above and/or below grade structured parking would: (i) allow the applicant to preserve additional open space above that otherwise required by this by-law, (ii) decrease runoff from impervious surfaces, and (iii) would be effectively screened by trees of a minimum height of seven (7) feet. 3. The lot on which such structured parking would be located is not less than eight (8) acres. The location(s) where conforming parking would otherwise be placed in the absence of such structured parking shall be shown on the Site Plan submitted for approval to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Such location(s) shall not be occupied by buildings in the future until the owner has demonstrated compliance with this section's requirements with respect to the existing as well as any additional proposed parking. Such structured parking shall not in any event exceed a height of thirty (30) feet as measured from average finished grade to top of the uppermost deck (except for non-habitable structures, including walls and stairwells, as provided herein) or extend more than twenty four (24) feet below average finished grade level.

PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 5-0

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 48 as written in the warrant be adopted.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, deferred to the Planning Board.

Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, moved Article 48 as printed in the warrant.

Patricia Johnson spoke in opposition to the Article, believing that the side yard setback should remain at sixty (60) feet.

Article 48 defeated.

DEFEATED BY A SHOW OF HANDS, MODERATOR DECLARED NOT TWO THIRDS

ARTICLE 8

PAY BILLS OF PRIOR FISCAL YEAR Article 8 To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, transfer from Free Cash, or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, a sum or sums of money to pay any unpaid bills of any prior fiscal year, or to take any other action related thereto. Board of Selectmen

MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 8 be indefinitely postponed.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 5-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved a substitute motion that four hundred seventeen dollars and forty-six cents ($417.46) be appropriated for the Finance Director to pay a bill from FY16 from Dennis K. Burke, Inc. for heating oil purchased for Firehouse Station 2, and to meet this appropriation four hundred seventeen dollars and forty-six cents ($417.46) be transferred from the fiscal 2018 Fire Department budget voted pursuant to Article 59 of the 2017 Annual Town Meeting.

VOTED: Substitute motion adopted.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

ARTICLE 54

AMEND ZONING BY-LAWS SECTION 11.0 DEFINITIONS OF LOT FRONTAGE AND LOT WIDTH Article 54 To see if the Town will vote to amend Zoning By-Laws Section 11.0 as follows:

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1. By deleting the definition of “Lot Frontage” and replacing it with the following, Or to take any other action related thereto:

Lot Frontage: Frontage of a lot is the distance of the property line that directly abuts a public or private right-of-way. The line is measured continuously along a single street or streets for corner lots. The minimum frontage must be maintained from the front property line through the principal building parallel to the frontage.

2. By deleting the definition of “Lot Width:” and replacing it with the following:

Lot Width Through the Principal Dwelling/Building: The horizontal distance between the two side yard property lines, measured parallel to the lot frontage through any portion of the principal building or dwelling.

Planning Board

PLANNING BOARD MOTION:

MOVED: That the Zoning By-Laws Section 11.0 be amended as follows:

1. By deleting the definition of “Lot Frontage” and replacing it with the following: Lot Frontage: Frontage of a lot is the distance of the property line that directly abuts a public or private right- of-way. The line is measured continuously along a single street or streets for corner lots. The minimum frontage must be maintained from the front property line through the principal building parallel to the frontage.

2. By deleting the definition of “Lot Width:” and replacing it with the following: Lot Width Through the Principal Dwelling/Building: The horizontal distance between the two side yard property lines, measured parallel to the lot frontage through any portion of the principal building or dwelling.

PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 54 as written in the warrant be adopted.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, deferred to the Planning Board.

Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, moved Article 54 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED VOTE AS MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS

ARTICLE 55

AMEND ZONING BY-LAWS SECTION 4.1.4 “TABLE OF DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS – RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS” ACCESSORY STRUCTURE SETBACKS AND REQUIRED COLUMN CHANGES Article 55 To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 4.1.4, “Table of Dimensional Requirements – Residence Districts” of the Zoning By-Laws by deleting in its entirety the table and substituting in its place the following:

REQUIRED SRAA SRA SRB SCR GR Min. Lot Size (sq. ft.) 45,000 30,000 15,000 10,000 10,000 Min. Non-wetland Area (sq. ft.) 30,000 20,000 12,000 7,500 7,500 Lot width (through the principal dwelling) 200’ 150’ 115’ 100’ 100’ Frontage and frontage lot width (ft.) 125’ 100’ 100’ 100’ 100’ Lot Coverage (%) 25 25 25 25 30 Front Yard Setbacks 60’ 40’1 30’1 30’1 30’1 Rear Yard Setbacks 35’ 35’ 35’ 35’2 35’2 Side Yard Setbacks 40’ 20’ 15’ 10’ 10’ Accessory Structure Rear Yard Setbacks 12’3 6’4 3’5 3’5 3’5 Accessory Structure Side Yard Setbacks 12’3 6’4 3’5 3’5 3’5 or to take any other action related thereto.

1 60’ for properties along Turnpike Street 2 25’ for enclosed single-story porch

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3 For buildings with a height of <15’ and setback of at least 200’ 4 For buildings with a height of <15’ and a setback of at least 150’ 5 For buildings with a height of <15’ and a setback of at least 100’ Planning Board

PLANNING BOARD MOTION:

MOVED: That Section 4.1.4, “Table of Dimensional Requirements – Residence Districts” of the Zoning By-Laws be amended by deleting in its entirety the table and substituting in its place the following:

1 60’ for properties along Turnpike Street 2 25’ for enclosed single-story porch 3 For buildings with a height of <15’ and setback of at least 200’ 4 For buildings with a height of <15’ and a setback of at least 150’ 5 For buildings with a height of <15’ and a setback of at least 100’

PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 55 as written in the warrant be adopted.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, deferred to the Planning Board.

Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, moved Article 55 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED VOTE AS MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS

ARTICLE 56

AMEND ZONING BY-LAWS SECTION 4.1.5 “TABLE OF DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS – NONRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS” REQUIRED COLUMN CHANGES Article 56 To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 4.1.5, “Table of Dimensional Requirement – Nonresidential Districts” of the Zoning By-Laws by deleting in its entirety the table and substituting in its place the following:

REQUIRED B LI I Min. Lot Size 1.5 acres Lot Width (through the principal building) 200’ Frontage and frontage lot width (ft.) 100’ 100’ Lot Coverage (%) 90 40 50 Front Yard Setbacks 25’1 60’ 60’ Rear Yard Setbacks 6’6 25’7, 8 10’7, 8 Side Yard Setbacks 6’ 25’7 20’7, 8 or to take any other action related thereto.

(Footnotes 1 through 5 are found in Article 55).

6 20’ for residential buildings 7 35’ when rear property line abuts residential district or a lot with a residential building as the primary structure 8 35’ if side yard abuts a railroad right-of-way 117

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PLANNING BOARD MOTION:

MOVED: That Section 4.1.5, “Table of Dimensional Requirement – Nonresidential Districts” of the Zoning By-Laws be amended by deleting in its entirety the table and substituting in its place the following:

(Footnotes 1 through 5 are found in Section 4.1.4.)

PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 56 as written in the warrant be adopted.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, deferred to the Planning Board.

Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, moved Article 56 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED VOTE AS MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS

ARTICLE 57

AMEND ZONING BY-LAWS SECTION 8.6.8 “STANDARDS” WITHIN THE FLEXIBLE DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS Article 57 To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 8.6.8, “Dimensional Regulations” within the “Standards” section of the Flexible Development Requirements of the Zoning By-Laws by deleting in its entirety the table and substituting in its place the following:

REQUIRED SRAA SRA SRB Min. Lot Size (sq. ft.) 20,000 15,000 10,000 Lot width (through the principal dwelling) 50’ 50’ 50’ Frontage and frontage lot width (ft.) 50’ 50’ 50’ Front Yard Setbacks 30’ 30’ 30’ Side Yard Setbacks 15’ 15’ 15’ Common open land% 30 25 20 or to take any other action related thereto. Planning Board

PLANNING BOARD MOTION:

MOVED: That Section 8.6.8, “Dimensional Regulations” within the “Standards” section of the Flexible Development Requirements of the Zoning By-Laws be amended by deleting in its entirety the table and substituting in its place the following:

REQUIRED SRAA SRA SRB Min. Lot Size (sq. ft.) 20,000 15,000 10,000 Lot width (through the principal dwelling) 70’ 70’ 60’ Frontage and frontage lot width (ft.) 50’ 50’ 50’ Front Yard Setbacks 30’ 30’ 30’ 118

Side Yard Setbacks 15’ 15’ 15’ Common open land% 30 25 20

PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 57 as written in the warrant be adopted.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, deferred to the Planning Board.

Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, moved Article 57 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED VOTE AS MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS

ARTICLE 50

AMEND THE ZONING BY-LAWS, TABLE OF USE REGULATIONS, SECTION F, “OFFICE USES” Article 50 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section F Commercial and Office Uses by changing “N” to “BA” under the LI column in the rows for Business or professional office or agency, bank or other financial institution and Office of a doctor or dentist not a resident of the premises, or a group of such offices; or to take any other action related thereto. Planning Board

PLANNING BOARD MOTION:

MOVED: That Zoning By-Laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section F Commercial and Office Uses be amended by changing “N” to “BA” under the LI column in the rows for Business or professional office or agency, bank or other financial institution and Office of a doctor or dentist not a resident of the premises, or a group of such offices.

PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-1

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 50 as written in the warrant be adopted.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, deferred to the Planning Board.

Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, moved Article 50 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED VOTE AS MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS

ARTICLE 49

AMEND ZONING BY-LAWS SECTION 6.5.1, “BUSINESS AND LIMITED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT” ARTICLE 49 To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 6.5,1, “Business and Limited Industrial District” of the Zoning By- Laws by deleting in its entirety the section and substituting in its place the following:

6.5.1 Business and Limited Industrial District. In a Business District and in a Limited Industrial District, all uses permitted as of right or permissible on special permit, and all uses accessory thereto, shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building, except the following:

10. The open display or storage of goods, products, materials or equipment, where accessory to a permitted main use conducted in a completely enclosed building on the same premises, subject to the condition that the total ground area devoted to such open use does not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the ground area covered by said building. In a Limited Industrial District only, such open display or storage shall, if visible at normal eye level from any point beyond the boundaries of the lot and less than five hundred (500) feet distant, be completely screened from such view by wall, fences, or landscaping. Or to take any other action related thereto Planning Board

PLANNING BOARD MOTION:

MOVED: That Section 6.5,1, “Business and Limited Industrial District” of the Zoning By-Laws be amended by deleting in its entirety the section and substituting in its place the following:

1. Uses permitted as of right or permissible on special permit in any General Residence District. 2. The dispensing of food, beverages or goods at a drive-in or stand, where authorized. 3. Accessory outdoor dining area where authorized. 4. The dispensing of fuel, lubricants or fluids at a garage or service station, where authorized. 5. Agricultural and Related Uses as permitted, such as plants growing in the soil. 6. Recreational Uses as permitted, such as golf courses and driving ranges. 7. Automobile parking lots. 8. Exterior signs, as hereinafter permitted. 9. Exterior lights, as hereinafter regulated. 10. The open display or storage of goods, products, materials or equipment, where accessory to a permitted main use conducted in a completely enclosed building on the same premises, subject to the condition that the total ground area devoted to such open use does not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the ground area covered by said building. In a Limited Industrial District only, such open display or storage shall, if visible at normal eye level from any point beyond the boundaries of the lot and less than five hundred (500) feet distant, be completely screened from such view by wall, fences, or landscaping.

PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 5-0

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 49 as written in the warrant be adopted.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, deferred to the Planning Board.

Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, moved Article 49 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

ARTICLE 62

VOTE TO RELEASE AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING RESTRICTION Article 62 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to release the affordable housing restriction held by the Town on the property known as Unit 21 of the Indian Woods Condominium located at 21 Indian Woods Way, Building 2, Canton, Massachusetts and recorded at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds with the deed for such Unit in Book 2372, Page 19; or to take any other action related thereto. Board of Selectmen

MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 62 be indefinitely postponed.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved that the subject matter of Article 62 be postponed indefinitely.

VOTED: POSTPONED INDEFINITELY VOICE VOTE

ARTICLE 59

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Article 59 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, or transfer from available funds or by transfer from Free Cash, a sum of money for the Solar Facility Stabilization Fund, or to take any action related thereto. Board of Selectmen

MOVED: That the sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) be transferred for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2018 from Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance) of the Town to the Town Solar Facility Stabilization Fund.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 59 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

SECOND SESSION

MAY 16, 2018

ARTICLE 58

AMEND ZONING BY-LAWS SECTION 6.1 OFF-STREET PARKING Article 58 To see if the Town will vote to amend Zoning By-law Section 6.l. Off-Street parking as follows:

6.1.1 Parking Requirements in All Districts. For the line “Detached dwelling unit” delete the words “one space” and replace with the words “two spaces” or to take any other action related thereto. Planning Board

PLANNING BOARD MOTION:

MOVED: That Zoning By-law Section 6.l. Off-Street parking be amended as follows:

6.1.1 Parking Requirements in All Districts. For the line “Detached dwelling unit” delete the words “one space” and replace with the words “Two spaces”.

PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 58 as written in the warrant be adopted.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, deferred to the Planning Board.

Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, moved Article 58 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED VOTE AS MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS

ARTICLE 39

AMEND ZONING BY-LAW TO PROHIBIT RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS Article 39 Amend Zoning By-law To Prohibit Recreational Marijuana Establishments To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-law as follows to prohibit Recreational Marijuana Establishments in all zoning districts, or to take any other action relative thereto:

1. By amending Section 11, Definitions, to add a definition of Recreational Marijuana Establishments as follows: Recreational Marijuana Establishments: All types of marijuana establishments as defined in M.G.L. c. 94G, §1(j), including marijuana cultivator, independent testing laboratory, marijuana product manufacturer, marijuana retailer or any other type of licensed marijuana-related business, but not including Registered Marijuana Dispensaries as defined in Section 7.7.3 of this Zoning By-law or Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers as defined in this Section 11 and as defined in Chapter 369 of the Acts of 2012 and 105 CMR 725.004.

2. By amending the Table of Use Regulations, Section 3.1.4.G, Retail Uses, by adding the following:

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G. Retail Uses SR GR B CB LI I POS Recreational Marijuana Establishments N N N N N N N Board of Selectmen

PLANNING BOARD MOTION

MOVED: That the Zoning By-laws be amended as follows to prohibit Recreational Marijuana Establishments in all zoning districts.

1. By amending Section 11, Definitions, to add a definition of Recreational Marijuana Establishments as follows:

Recreational Marijuana Establishments: All types of marijuana establishments as defined in M.G.L. c. 94G, §1(j), including marijuana cultivator, independent testing laboratory, marijuana product manufacturer, marijuana retailer or any other type of licensed marijuana-related business, but not including Registered Marijuana Dispensaries as defined in Section 7.7.3 of this Zoning By-laws or Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers as defined in this Section 11 and as defined in Chapter 369 of the Acts of 2012 and 105 CMR 725.004.

2. By amending the Table of Use Regulations, Section 3.1.4.G, Retail Uses, by adding the following:

G. Retail Uses SR GR B CB LI LI(B) I POS Recreational Marijuana N N N N N N N N Establishments If the Town votes to establish a new LI(C) zoning district pursuant to a vote on Article 21 of this Warrant, then such Table of Use Regulations shall be further amended to add and insert after the LI(B) district a column for the LI(C) zoning district as follows:

G. Retail Uses SR GR B CB LI LI(B) LI(C) I POS Recreational N N N N N N N N N Marijuana Establishments

PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 5-0

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 39 as written in the warrant be adopted.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, deferred to the Planning Board.

Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, moved Article 39 as printed in the warrant.

Mark Porter, a member of the Board of Selectmen, but speaking as a citizen of Canton moved the following substitute motion:

“That the Town of Canton Zoning Bylaw be amended to extend the Town’s existing temporary moratorium prohibiting the development and operation of recreational marijuana establishments in Canton in order to allow the town the time to study the number of marijuana establishments to allow in Town, and/or the time for the town to decide through public deliberation upon how to govern the time, place and manner of marijuana establishment operations, as follows:

(a) By replacing the second sentence of Section 7.8.3 of the Zoning Bylaw with “Notwithstanding any provisions of the General Bylaw or Zoning Bylaw to the contrary, the moratorium shall be in effect through December 31, 2018”

(b) By amending the second sentence of Section 7.8.3 of the Zoning Bylaw set forth in paragraph (a) above by adding at the end of that sentence the words “and shall hereby be further extended in time in effect through June 30, 2019.” 4.

Fire Chief Charles Doody, Deputy Police Chief Helena Findlen and Planning Board Chairperson Thomas Scully, among others spoke against the substitute motion.

Substitute motion defeated.

DEFEATED BY SHOW OF HANDS

Main motion to adopt Article 39 as printed adopted.

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100 IN FAVOR, 42 OPPOSED, ARTICLE ADOPTED BY MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS NECESSARY

ARTICLE 40

AMEND THE TOWN’S GENERAL BY-LAW TO PROHIBIT RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS Article 40 To see if the Town will vote to Amend General By-laws To Prohibit Recreational Marijuana Establishments To see if the Town will vote to amend the General By-laws, Article XIV, Police Regulations, to add a new Section 57, Prohibition of Recreational Marijuana Establishments as follows, or to take any other action relative thereto: Section 57. Prohibition of Recreational Marijuana Establishments (a) No person or entity, corporate or otherwise, shall own or operate in the Town of Canton a Recreational Marijuana Establishment as defined in subsection (b) of this Section 57.

(b) For purposes of this Section 57, Recreational Marijuana Establishments shall be defined as follows: all types of marijuana establishments as defined in M.G.L. c. 94G, §1(j), including marijuana cultivator, independent testing laboratory, marijuana product manufacturer, marijuana retailer or any other type of licensed marijuana-related business, but not including Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers as defined in Chapter 369 of the Acts of 2012 and 105 CMR 725.004.

(c) Whoever violates this Section 57 shall be punished by a fine of $300.00 for each violation. Each day on which a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense. This Section 57 may be enforced by any sworn member of the Town of Canton Police Department. Board of Selectmen

MOVED: That the General By-laws be amended by adding a new Section 57 as set forth in the Warrant.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 40 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED VOTE AS MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS

ARTICLE 41

VOTE TO APPROVE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTERED MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS Article 41 To see if the Town will vote to add Bylaws Section 7.8 in the following form:

7.8 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSED MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS - NOT MEDICALLY PRESCRIBED

ESTABLISHMENTS

7.8.1 Purposes

1. To provide for the establishment of Licensed Marijuana Establishments (“LMEs”, in appropriate places and under strict conditions in accordance with Chapter 55 of the Acts of 2017. An Act To Ensure Safe Access to Marijuana (the “Act”). 2. To minimize the adverse impacts of LMEs on adjacent properties, residential neighborhoods, schools and other places where children congregate, local historic districts, and other land uses potentially incompatible with said Facilities. 3. To regulate the siting, design, placement, security, safety, monitoring, modification, and removal of LMEs.

7.8.2 Applicability

1. The commercial cultivation, production, processing, assembly, packaging, retail or wholesale sale, trade, distribution or dispensing of Marijuana is prohibited unless permitted as a LME under this Section 7.8. 2. No LME shall be established except in compliance with provisions of this Section 7.8. 3. Nothing in this Section 7.8 shall be construed to supersede federal and/or state laws governing the sale and/or distribution of marijuana. 4. If any provision of this Section 7.8 or the application of any such provision to any person or circumstance shall be held invalid, the remainder of this Section 7.8, to the extent it can be given effect, or the application of those provisions to persons or circumstances other than those to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected thereby, and to this end the provisions of this Section 7.8 are severable.

7.8.3 Definitions. Licensed Marijuana Establishment, as defined by Massachusetts law only, licensed under the Act, includes a marijuana cultivator, marijuana testing laboratory, marijuana product manufacturer, marijuana retailer or any other type of licensed marijuana-related business. Marijuana or marihuana, is defined by M.G.L. c. 94G, Section 1, as all parts of any plant of the genus 123

Cannabis, not excepted below and whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; and resin extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture or preparation of the plant, its seeds or resin including tetrahydrocannabinol as defined in section 1 of chapter 94C of the General Laws; provided that "Marijuana" shall not include:

(2) Hemp; or

(3) The weight of any other ingredient combined with marijuana to prepare topical or oral administrations, food, drink or other products.

7.8.4 Eligible Locations for Marijuana Establishments.

1. Licensed Marijuana Establishments may be allowed by Special Permit from the Canton Zoning Board of Appeals as Special Permit Granting Authority (“SPGA”) in the Industrial Zoning District provided the facility meets the requirements of this Section 7.8.

7.8.5 General Requirements and Conditions for all Licensed Marijuana Establishments

1. All LMEs shall be contained within a building or structure. 2. No LME shall have a gross floor area of less than 2,500 square feet or in excess of 20,000 square feet. 3. An LME shall not be located in a building that contains any medical doctors’ offices or the offices of any other professional practitioner authorized to prescribe the use of medical marijuana. 4. The hours of operation of an LME shall be set by the Special Permit Granting Authority, but in no event shall said LME to open and/or operating between the hours of 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM. 5. No LME shall be located on a lot which abuts a residential zoning district or within 500 feet from any residential zone or district, or residential development. No LME may be located 500 feet from any public or private school; house of worship; day care center; or park, playground, playfield or recreation facility or other facility in which children commonly congregate. 6. No smoking, burning or consumption of any product containing marijuana or marijuana-related products shall be permitted on the premises of an LME. 7. No LME shall be located inside a building containing residential units, including without limitation transient housing such as motels and dormitories, or inside a movable or mobile structure such as a van or truck. 8. LMEs shall provide the Canton Police Department, Fire Department, Building Commissioner and the Special Permit Granting Authority with the names, phone numbers and email addresses of all management staff and key holders who can be contacted if there are operating problems associated with the establishment. 9. LMEs shall enter into a Host Community Agreement satisfactory to the Board of Selectmen.

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addresses. If any of the above entities rather than persons, the Applicant must disclose the identity of the owners of such entities until the disclosure contains the names and individuals; e. A certified list of all parties in interest entitled to notice of the hearing for the special permit application, taken from the most recent tax list of the Town and certified by the Town Assessor; f. Proposed security measures for the LME, including lighting, fencing, gates and alarms, etc., to ensure the safety of persons and to protect the premises from theft. 4. Mandatory Findings. The Special Permit Authority shall not issue a special permit for an LME unless it finds that: the Facility is designed to minimize any adverse visual or economic impacts on abutters and other parties in interest, as defined in G.L. c. 40A, §11; the Facility demonstrates that it will meet all the permitting requirements of all applicable agencies within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and will be in compliance with all applicable state laws and regulations; and the applicant has satisfied all of the conditions and requirements of this Section 7.8; 5. Annual Reporting. Each LME permitted under this Bylaw shall as a condition of its special permit file an annual report with the Special Permit Granting Authority and the Town Clerk no later than January 31st, providing a copy of all current applicable state licenses for the Facility and/or its owners and demonstrate continued compliance with the conditions of the Special Permit and appear before the SPGA if requested by the SPGA. 6. A special permit granted under this Section shall have a term limited to the duration of the applicant’s ownership of the premises as an LME. A special permit may be transferred only with the approval of the Special Permit Granting Authority in the form of an amendment to the special permit with all information required in this Section 7.8. 7. The applicant shall post a bond before issuance of a building permit to cover costs for the removal of the LME in the event the Town must remove the LME. The value of the bond shall be based upon the ability to completely remove all the items associated with the LME and properly clean the facility at prevailing wages. The value of the bond shall be developed based upon the applicant providing the SPGA with three (3) written bids to meet the noted requirements. An incentive factor of 1.5 shall be applied to all bonds to ensure compliance and adequate funds for the Town to remove the LME at prevailing wages.

7.8.7 Abandonment or Discontinuance of Use

1. A Special Permit shall lapse if not exercised within one year of issuance. 2. An LME shall be required to remove all material, plants equipment and other paraphernalia: prior to surrendering its state issued licenses or permits; or within six months of ceasing operations; whichever comes first. Board of Selectmen

PLANNING BOARD MOTION:

MOVED: That the Zoning By-laws be amended to add Section 7.8 in the following form:

7.8 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSED MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS NOT MEDICALLY PRESCRIBED ESTABLISHMENTS

7.8.1 Purposes

1. To provide for the establishment of Licensed Marijuana Establishments ("LMEs", in appropriate places and under strict conditions in accordance with Chapter 55 of the Acts of 2017. An Act to Ensure Safe Access to Marijuana (the "Act") 2. To minimize the adverse impacts of LMEs on adjacent properties, residential neighborhoods, schools and other places where children congregate, local historic districts, and other land uses potentially incompatible with said Facilities. 3. To regulate the siting, design, placement, security, safety, monitoring, modification, and removal of LMEs.

7.8.2 Applicability

1. The commercial cultivation, production, processing, assembly, packaging, retail or wholesale sale, trade, distribution or dispensing of Marijuana is prohibited unless permitted as a LME under this Section 7.8. 2. No LME shall be established except in compliance with provisions of this Section 7.8 unless for the conversion of a medical marijuana treatment center duly licensed or registered not later than July 1, 2017 engaged in the cultivation, manufacture or sale of marijuana or marijuana products to a marijuana establishment engaged in the same type of activity under G.L. c. 94G. 3. Nothing in this Section 7.8 shall be construed to supersede federal and/or state laws governing the sale and/or distribution of marijuana. 4. If any provision of this Section 7.8 or the application of any such provision to any person or circumstance shall be held invalid, the remainder of this Section 7.8, to the extent it can be given effect, or the application of those provisions to persons or circumstances other than those to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected thereby, and to this end the provisions of this Section 7.8 are severable.

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Licensed Marijuana Establishment, as defined by Massachusetts law only, licensed under the Act, includes a marijuana cultivator, marijuana testing laboratory, marijuana product manufacturer, marijuana retailer or any other type of licensed marijuana-related business. Marijuana or marihuana, is defined by M.G.L. c. 94G, Section 1, as all parts of any plant of the genus Cannabis, not excepted below and whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; and resin extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture or preparation of the plant, its seeds or resin including tetrahydrocannabinol as defined in section 1 of chapter 94C of the General Laws; provided that "Marijuana" shall not include:

(1) The mature stalks of the plant, fiber produced from the stalks, oil, or cake made from the seeds of the plant, any other compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture or preparation of the mature stalks, fiber, oil, or cake made from the seeds of the plant or the sterilized seed of the plant that is incapable of germination; (2) Hemp; or (3) The weight of any other ingredient combined with marijuana to prepare topical or oral administrations, food, drink or other products.

7.8.4 Eligible Locations for Marijuana Establishments.

1. Licensed Marijuana Establishments may be allowed by Special Permit from the Canton Zoning Board of Appeals as Special Permit Granting Authority ("SPGA") in the Industrial Zoning District provided the facility meets the requirements of this Section 7.8.

7.8.5 General Requirements and Conditions for all Licensed Marijuana Establishments

1. All LMEs shall be contained within a building or structure. 2. No LME shall have a gross floor area of less than 2,500 square feet or in excess of 20,000 square feet. 3. An LME shall not be located in a building that contains any medical doctors' offices or the offices of any other professional practitioner authorized to prescribe the use of medical marijuana. 4. The hours of operation of an LME shall be set by the Special Permit Granting Authority, but in no event shall said LME to open and/or operating between the hours of 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM. 5. No LME shall be located on a lot which abuts a residential zoning district or within 500 feet from any residential zone or district, or residential development, including adjacent municipalities. No LME may be located 500 feet from any public or private school; house of worship; day care center; or park, playground, playfield or recreation facility or other facility in which children commonly congregate. 6. No smoking, burning or consumption of any product containing marijuana or marijuana-related products shall be permitted on the premises of an LME. 7. No LME shall be located inside a building containing residential units, including without limitation transient housing such as motels and dormitories, or inside a movable or mobile structure such as a van or truck. 8. LMEs shall provide the Canton Police Department, Fire Department, Building Commissioner and the Special Permit Granting Authority upon request at any time and from time to time with the names, phone numbers and email addresses of all management staff and key holders who can be contacted if there are operating problems associated with the establishment. 9. LMEs shall enter into a Host Community Agreement satisfactory to the Board of Selectmen. 7.8.6 Special Permit Requirements

1. An LME shall only be allowed by special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals as Special Permit Granting Authority in accordance with G.L. c. 40A, §9, subject to the following requirements, conditions and limitations. 2. A special permit for an LME shall be limited to one or more of the following uses that shall be prescribed by the Special Permit Granting Authority: cultivation of Marijuana (horticulture), processing and packaging of Marijuana, including Marijuana that is in the form of smoking materials, food products, oils, aerosols, ointments, and other products; retail sale or distribution of Marijuana; 3. In addition to the application requirements set forth in this Section 7.8 a special permit application for an LME shall include the following: a. The name and address of each owner of the LME; b. Copies of all required licenses and permits issued to the applicant by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and any of its agencies for the LME; including the Cannabis Control Commission, and a license from the Town of Canton Board of Selectmen. c. Evidence of the Applicant's right to use the site for the LME, such as a deed, or lease; d. If the Applicant is a business organization, a statement under oath disclosing all of its owners, shareholders, partners, members, managers, directors, officers, or other similarly-situated individuals and entities and their addresses. If any of the above entities rather than persons, the Applicant must disclose the identity of the owners of such entities until the disclosure contains the names and individuals; e. A certified list of all parties in interest entitled to notice of the hearing for the special permit application, taken from the most recent tax list of the Town and certified by the Town Assessor; f. Proposed security measures for the LME, including lighting, fencing, gates and alarms, etc., to ensure the safety of persons and to protect the premises from theft. 4. Mandatory Findings. The Special Permit Authority shall not issue a special permit for an LME unless it finds that: the Facility is designed to minimize any adverse visual or economic impacts on abutters and other parties 126

in interest, as defined in G.L. c. 40A, § 1 l; the Facility demonstrates that it will meet all the permitting requirements of all applicable agencies within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and will be in compliance with all applicable state laws and regulations; and the applicant has satisfied all of the conditions and requirements of this Section 7.8; 5. Annual Reporting. Each LME permitted under this Bylaw shall as a condition of its special permit file an annual report with the Special Permit Granting Authority and the Town Clerk no later than January 31st, providing a copy of all current applicable state licenses for the Facility and/or its owners and demonstrate continued compliance with the conditions of the Special Permit and appear before the SPGA if requested by the SPCA. 6. A special permit granted under this Section shall have a term limited to the duration of the applicant's ownership of the premises as an LME. A special permit may be transferred only with the approval of the Special Permit Granting Authority in the form of an amendment to the special permit with all information required in this Section 7.8. 7. The applicant shall post a bond before issuance of a building permit to cover costs for the removal of the LME in the event the Town must remove the LME. The value of the bond shall be based upon the ability to completely remove all the items associated with the LME and properly clean the facility at prevailing wages. The value of the bond shall be developed based upon the applicant providing the SPGA with three (3) written bids to meet the noted requirements. An incentive factor of 1.5 shall be applied to all bonds to ensure compliance and adequate funds for the Town to remove the LME at prevailing wages.

7.8.7 Abandonment or Discontinuance of Use

PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 41 be indefinitely postponed.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved that the subject matter of Article 41 be postponed indefinitely.

VOTED: POSTPONED INDEFINITELY VOICE VOTE

ARTICLE 63

VOTE TO ADOPT LOCAL TAX OPTION FOR LOCAL MARIJUANA SALES Article 63 To see if the Town will vote to accept Section 3 of Chapter 64N of Massachusetts General Laws and impose a local sales tax upon the sale of marijuana and marijuana products within the Town by any marijuana establishment at a rate of three percent (3%) of the total sale price received for the sale of all marijuana and marijuana products, effective on July 1, 2018; or to take any action related thereto. Board of Selectmen

MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 63 be indefinitely postponed.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved that the subject matter of Article 63 be postponed indefinitely.

VOTED: POSTPONED INDEFINITELY VOICE VOTE

ARTICLE 42

AMEND ZONING BY-LAWS SECTION 4.2.7 “HOTEL OR MOTEL IN THE LI DISTRICT Article 42 To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 4.2.7, “Hotel or Motel in the LI District” of the Zoning By-Laws by deleting in its entirety the section and substituting in its place the following:

4.2.7 Hotel or Motel. A hotel or motel shall be a permitted use by special permit if located on a lot containing not less than 2 acres Or to take any other action relative thereto. Planning Board

PLANNING BOARD MOTION:

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MOVED: That Section 4.2.6 of the Zoning By-laws “Hotel or Motel in the LI District” be amended by deleting in its entirety such section and substituting in its place the following:

4.2.6 Hotel or Motel. A hotel or motel shall be a permitted use by special permit if located on a lot containing not less than 2 acres in a non-residential zone.

PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 5-0

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 42 as written in the warrant be adopted.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, deferred to the Planning Board.

Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, moved Article 42 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED VOTE AS MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS

ARTICLE 43

AMEND ZONING BY-LAWS SECTION 11.0 DEFINITIONS OF HOTEL OVERLAY DISTRICT, EXTENDED STAY LODGING, MOTEL OR HOTEL Article 43 To see if the Town will vote to amend Zoning By-Laws Section 11.0 as follows: By deleting the definitions of “Hotel Overlay District, Extended Stay Lodging, and Motel or hotel” and replacing them with the following:

Hotel or motel: The following definitions shall apply for hotels and motels.

Standard hotel or motel: A building or buildings intended and designed for transient or overnight lodging (excluding extended stay, see below), divided into separate units within the same building without kitchenette facilities and with or without a public dining facility. No occupant of such hotel or motel may claim residency at such location.

Extended stay lodging: Hotel, motel, or guest quarters that offer rooms by the day, week, or longer to transient guests, which rooms contain kitchenette or cooking facilities, and may or may not contain a restaurant within the facility. Such cooking facilities may include a refrigerator, two (2) burner stoves, without oven, a microwave oven, dishwasher and sink and other permissible accessory uses authorized by special permit from the Special Permit Granting Authority as set forth herein. Such units shall not offer extended stay lodging for more than four (4) continuous months, nor may the guest reoccupy any unit within thirty (30) days of a continuous four (4) month stay, nor may the guest stay more than six (6) months in any calendar year. No occupant of such hotel or motel may claim residency at such location.

Planning Board

PLANNING BOARD MOTION:

MOVED: That Section 11.0 of the Zoning By-laws be amended by deleting the definitions of “Hotel Overlay District, Extended Stay Lodging, and Motel or hotel” and replacing them with the following:

Hotel or motel: The following definitions shall apply for hotels and motels.

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FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 43 as written in the warrant be adopted.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, deferred to the Planning Board.

Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, moved Article 43 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

ARTICLE 44

AMEND ZONING BY-LAW – HOTEL OVERLAY DISTRICT Article 44 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-laws:

1. By deleting Section 9.5 Hotel Overlay District (HOD) the text of which is being deleted appears below indicated by strike out.

9.5 Hotel Overlay District (HOD)

9.5.1 Purpose. The purpose of the Hotel Overlay District (HOD) is to: 1. Provide lodging for occupancy by individuals for various periods of time by the day, week, or longer to transient guests as further defined herein; and 2. Encourage the mix of interactive commercial uses that help to contain traffic within business and industrial areas and by doing so, limit impacts to residential portions of the community; and 3. Create regulatory procedures for determining appropriate locations for uses defined herein; and 4. Provide for development in a manner that strives to maintain the residential character of nearby neighborhoods while striving to conserve environmental features, woodlands, wet areas, open space, areas of scenic housing beauty, views and vistas.

9.5.2 Applicability. The HOD shall be construed as an overlay district. This district may be applied as an overlay district to any parcel of land, which has been designated by a town meeting vote. All requirements of the underlying zoning district(s) shall remain in full force and effect, except where the requirements of the HOD are more restrictive or provide for uses or structures not otherwise available in the underlying district; in such cases, the requirements of the HOD may supersede the underlying zoning regulations upon the issuance of a special permit from the Planning Board.

9.5.3 Locations and Eligibility. No parcel shall be placed in the HOD unless it contains at least two (2) contiguous upland acres of land. The location of a HOD shall include all land designated by Town Meeting as being within the HOD, pursuant to Sec. 9.5.2.

9.5.4 Definitions. See Section 11, “Hotel Overlay District.”

9.5.5 Use Restrictions. An HOD, consisting of the uses set forth below, individually or in combination, may be authorized by a special permit issued by the Planning Board pursuant to this Section and in compliance with the standards set forth herein. Extended Stay Lodging may also be authorized as defined herein. Structures and uses accessory to the use set forth above including: underground utilities located on a lot serving the guest quarters; laundry facilities; roadways may also be allowed. A restaurant shall be allowed in a hotel in a Hotel Overlay District (HOD) upon the issuance of a special permit from the Planning Board.

9.5.6 Application. An application for a special permit for construction within the HOD shall be submitted to the Planning Board on forms furnished by the Planning Board, accompanied by the fees set forth below, the following information and data, and a development plan as described below: 1. All of the information required for site plan approval pursuant to Section 10.5; 2. The name(s) and address(es) of the Applicant and all legal and beneficial owners of the site; copies of all instruments, options, contracts or encumbrances affecting ownership of the development site; and an instrument executed by all persons owning property within the site consenting to the development of the subject property, as applied for. 3. A proposed development schedule showing the beginning of construction, the rate of construction and development, including stages, if applicable, and the estimated date of completion. 4. A narrative report prepared by qualified professionals, detailing the impact of the development on the Town's capacity to furnish services including, but not limited to, roads, water and sanitation. 5. Information regarding the number and kind of units and other structures (including signs) proposed, their location, the number of units planned, the type of materials to be used in construction, and other projections pertaining thereto. 6. Areas to be set aside for building structures, parking areas, and any easements. 7. A traffic study and all other information that the Planning Board may reasonably require in a form acceptable to it to assist in determining whether the Applicant's proposed development plan meets the objectives of this Section.

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9.5.7 HOD Coverage. In a Residential District, the Planning Board may approve a HOD with no more than twenty five percent (25%) lot coverage. In a Business, Industrial or Limited Industrial District, the Planning Board may approve a HOD with no more than forty percent (40%) lot coverage.

9.5.8 Dimensional Regulations. All dimensions shall comply with the provisions of the lot dimensional regulations of this subsection. In addition, the applicant shall prepare a Development and Use plan in accordance with design standards submitted and approved by the Planning Board.

REQUIRED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS BUSINESS, INDUSTRIAL, LIMITED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS Lot Area Minimum two (2) acres Minimum two (2) acres Frontage Minimum of two hundred and Minimum of one hundred and fifty (250) feet of frontage fifty (150) feet of frontage Lot Width Not less than two hundred Not less than one hundred (200) feet seventy-five (175) feet Setback and Side Yard Not less than sixty (60) feet Not less than fifty (50) feet and and a side yard of not less than a side yard width of not less twenty-five (25) feet from the than fifteen (15) feet from the nearest point on any exterior nearest point on any exterior wall of the building wall of the building Rear Yard Setback Not less than fifty (50) feet Not less than twenty-five (25) feet

9.5.9 Height Regulations. No building shall be constructed to exceed forty (40) feet or three (3) stories whichever is the lower. The Planning Board may grant a special permit to construct a hotel with additional stories and/or height provided it does not exceed fifty-two (52) feet and that the applicant demonstrates an increase in open space as well as an increase in landscaping over that which is required under this Zoning By-Law; and further provided that the setback required under Section 4.1 be increased by two (2) feet for each one (1) foot that the height is increased over forty (40) feet to a maximum of fifty-two (52) feet. Maximum building height shall be measured as set forth in the State Building Code 780 CMR.

1. Structures erected on a building and not used for human occupancy, such as chimneys, heating, ventilating or air conditioning equipment, solar or photo-voltaic panels, elevator housings, antennas, skylights, cupolas, spires, or other such roof structures and the like may exceed the maximum height of building provided that no part of the structures is more than fifteen feet (15) higher than the upper elevation of the building and the total horizontal coverage of such structures on the building does not exceed twenty-five (25%) percent.

9.5.10 Buffer. A buffer area of ten (10) feet shall be provided at the perimeter of the HOD. No vegetation in this buffer area will be disturbed, destroyed or removed, except for normal maintenance. Applicant will file a landscaping plan, prepared by a Landscape Architect.

9.5.11 Landscaping. The landscaping plan shall strive to be consistent with the requirements of the Section 6.3 in terms of the percent of the total interior landscape area. The landscaping plan shall be guided by the design principles set out in Section 6.3 inasmuch as it should promote the skillful use of existing topography, landforms and landscaping, including the preservation of natural landscaping by minimizing tree and soil removal. The landscaping plan shall provide for landscaping and grade changes that either strengthen or buffer the visual relationship with surrounding areas by providing adequate trees, shrubs, and groundcovers noted for longevity, low maintenance, attractive appearance, ability to survive and screening ability. It should include the plantings of evergreens to provide an effective year round buffer between business and residential areas. The Planning Board may reduce the width of the required buffer and modify other landscaping requirements where the applicant demonstrates that suitable screening will be provided by other means.

9.5.12 Parking. The applicant shall provide adequate parking to serve all anticipated uses on the property, with information detailing the method of computation of parking spaces. The applicant shall demonstrate a minimum of one (1) parking space per unit. The off-street parking facilities and connecting drives between such facilities and the street shall be designed to ensure the safety and convenience of persons traveling within or through the parking area and the street. The design standards of the parking areas as described herein shall be consistent with the design standards under Section 6.1. In addition, applicant shall demonstrate sufficient off-street loading space to ensure that all loading operations take place off the public way.

9.5.13 Utilities. All on-site services including electric, gas, telephone, and water distribution lines shall be placed underground. 9.5.14 Lighting. All lights and other sources of illumination (whether interior or exterior) and all intense light emanating from operations or equipment shall be shielded from direct view at normal eye level from streets and residential districts.

9.5.15 Signage. All signs and awnings shall conform to the maximum area, height, number, setback and illumination requirements set forth in Section 6.3.

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9.5.16 As-Built Plan. Upon completion of all work, and prior to the issuance of occupancy permit, copies of an "As-Built" plan shall be filed to insure conformity with the rules, regulations, and any conditions imposed as part of the Special Permit granted by the Planning Board. Such plan shall be signed by a professional engineer and shall show as actually constructed all underground public and private utility lines including details of structures and appurtenances where appropriate, all service connections and ties to same, site elevations, grades and slopes, utility invert elevations and pipe slopes, all parking requirements, and any other pertinent data relative to the approved site. Any alteration, addition, or new construction within the HOD shall comply with the rules and regulations governing this district, and all subsequent amendments to said design guidelines.

9.5.17 Rules and Regulations. The Planning Board may adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary to administer the terms of this Section. The Planning Board is authorized to adopt a schedule of reasonable fees to cover the costs associated with this bylaw. Said fee shall be used to engage professional, technical and/or legal consultants to review an application for a special permit within the HOD.

9.5.18 Accessibility. The facility will comply with all State and Federal requirements for handicap access.

9.5.19 Municipal Improvements. The Planning Board may require the applicant to make such improvements to the infrastructure as are reasonably required to develop the land and the hotel in accordance with a joint plan of action.

9.5.20 Public Transportation. Any hotel granted under this Section shall be proximate to public transportation or provide shuttle for service to nearby public transportation facilities.

9.5.21 Decision. The Planning Board may issue a special permit in the HOD where it finds that the proposed use is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the bylaw and shall be subject to general or specific provisions set forth herein. Any such permit issued may also impose reasonable conditions, safeguards and limitations of time and use.

And

2. By renumbering Sections 9.6, 9.7, 9.8, and 9.9 appropriately.

Or to take any other action related thereto. Planning Board

PLANNING BOARD MOTION:

MOVED: That the Zoning By-laws be amended as follows:

1. By deleting Section 9.5 Hotel Overlay District (HOD) the text of which is being deleted as appears below indicated by strike out.

9.5 Hotel Overlay District (HOD)

9.5.1 Purpose. The purpose of the Hotel Overlay District (HOD) is to: 5. Provide lodging for occupancy by individuals for various periods of time by the day, week, or longer to transient guests as further defined herein; and 6. Encourage the mix of interactive commercial uses that help to contain traffic within business and industrial areas and by doing so, limit impacts to residential portions of the community; and 7. Create regulatory procedures for determining appropriate locations for uses defined herein; and 8. Provide for development in a manner that strives to maintain the residential character of nearby neighborhoods while striving to conserve environmental features, woodlands, wet areas, open space, areas of scenic housing beauty, views and vistas.

9.5.4 Definitions. See Section 11, “Hotel Overlay District.”

9.5.6 Application. An application for a special permit for construction within the HOD shall be submitted to the Planning Board on forms furnished by the Planning Board, accompanied by the fees set forth below, the following information and data, and a development plan as described below: 8. All of the information required for site plan approval pursuant to Section 10.5; 9. The name(s) and address(es) of the Applicant and all legal and beneficial owners of the site; copies of all instruments, options, contracts or encumbrances affecting ownership of the development site; and an instrument executed by all persons owning property within the site consenting to the development of the subject property, as applied for. 10. A proposed development schedule showing the beginning of construction, the rate of construction and development, including stages, if applicable, and the estimated date of completion. 11. A narrative report prepared by qualified professionals, detailing the impact of the development on the Town's capacity to furnish services including, but not limited to, roads, water and sanitation. 12. Information regarding the number and kind of units and other structures (including signs) proposed, their location, the number of units planned, the type of materials to be used in construction, and other projections pertaining thereto. 13. Areas to be set aside for building structures, parking areas, and any easements. 14. A traffic study and all other information that the Planning Board may reasonably require in a form acceptable to it to assist in determining whether the Applicant's proposed development plan meets the objectives of this Section.

REQUIRED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS BUSINESS, INDUSTRIAL, LIMITED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS Lot Area Minimum two (2) acres Minimum two (2) acres Frontage Minimum of two hundred Minimum of one hundred and fifty (250) feet of and fifty (150) feet of frontage frontage Lot Width Not less than two hundred Not less than one hundred (200) feet seventy-five (175) feet Setback and Side Yard Not less than sixty (60) feet Not less than fifty (50) feet and a side yard of not less and a side yard width of not than twenty-five (25) feet less than fifteen (15) feet from the nearest point on from the nearest point on any exterior wall of the any exterior wall of the building building Rear Yard Setback Not less than fifty (50) feet Not less than twenty-five (25) feet

9.5.9 Height Regulations. No building shall be constructed to exceed forty (40) feet or three (3) stories whichever is the lower. The Planning Board may grant a special permit to construct a hotel with additional stories and/or height provided it does not exceed fifty-two (52) feet and that the applicant demonstrates an increase in open space as well as an increase in landscaping over that which is required under this Zoning By-laws; and further provided that the setback required under Section 4.1 be increased by two (2) feet for each one (1) foot that the height is increased over forty (40) feet to a maximum of fifty-two (52) feet. Maximum building height shall be measured as set forth in the State Building Code 780 CMR.

9.5.11 Landscaping. The landscaping plan shall strive to be consistent with the requirements of the Section 6.3 in 132 terms of the percent of the total interior landscape area. The landscaping plan shall be guided by the design principles set out in Section 6.3 inasmuch as it should promote the skillful use of existing topography, landforms and landscaping, including the preservation of natural landscaping by minimizing tree and soil removal. The landscaping plan shall provide for landscaping and grade changes that either strengthen or buffer the visual relationship with surrounding areas by providing adequate trees, shrubs, and groundcovers noted for longevity, low maintenance, attractive appearance, ability to survive and screening ability. It should include the plantings of evergreens to provide an effective year round buffer between business and residential areas. The Planning Board may reduce the width of the required buffer and modify other landscaping requirements where the applicant demonstrates that suitable screening will be provided by other means.

9.5.15 Signage. All signs and awnings shall conform to the maximum area, height, number, setback and illumination requirements set forth in Section 6.3.

9.5.16 As-Built Plan. Upon completion of all work, and prior to the issuance of occupancy permit, copies of an "As- Built" plan shall be filed to insure conformity with the rules, regulations, and any conditions imposed as part of the Special Permit granted by the Planning Board. Such plan shall be signed by a professional engineer and shall show as actually constructed all underground public and private utility lines including details of structures and appurtenances where appropriate, all service connections and ties to same, site elevations, grades and slopes, utility invert elevations and pipe slopes, all parking requirements, and any other pertinent data relative to the approved site. Any alteration, addition, or new construction within the HOD shall comply with the rules and regulations governing this district, and all subsequent amendments to said design guidelines.

9.5.18 Accessibility. The facility will comply with all State and Federal requirements for handicap access.

9.5.20 Public Transportation. Any hotel granted under this Section shall be proximate to public transportation or provide shuttle for service to nearby public transportation facilities.

And

2. By relabeling section 9.5 as “Not used.”

PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 44 as written in the warrant be adopted.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, deferred to the Planning Board.

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Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, moved Article 44 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

ARTICLE 45

AMEND THE ZONING BY-LAWS, TABLE OF USE REGULATIONS, SECTION F, “HOTEL OR MOTEL” Article 45 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section F Commercial and Office Uses by changing “Y” to “BA” under the CB, LI, LI(B), I columns in the row for Hotel or motel; or to take any other action related thereto. Planning Board

PLANNING BOARD MOTION:

MOVED: That Zoning By-laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section F Commercial and Office Uses be amended by changing “Y” to “BA” under the CB, LI, LI(B), I columns in the row for Hotel or motel;

F. Commercial and Office Uses SR GR B CB LI LI(B) I POS Hotel or motel N N BA BA BA BA BA N

PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 45 as written in the warrant be adopted.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, deferred to the Planning Board.

Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, moved Article 45 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

ARTICLE 46

AMEND ZONING BY-LAWS SECTION 9.4.5, “ITEM 1” Article 46 To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 9.4.5, “Item 1” of the Zoning By-Laws by deleting in its entirety the paragraph as follows, or to take any other action related thereto. 1. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Planning Board shall be the special permit granting authority solely for the ten parcels totaling 2.7 acres on Royall Avenue as described in Assessors Map 69, Lots 7-16. Planning Board

PLANNING BOARD MOTION:

MOVED: That Section 9.4.5, “Item 1” of the Zoning By-laws be amended by deleting in its entirety the paragraph as follows:

1. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Planning Board shall be the special permit granting authority solely for the ten parcels totaling 2.7 acres on Royall Avenue as described in Assessors Map 69, Lots 7-16.

PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 5-0

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 46 as written in the warrant be adopted.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, deferred to the Planning Board.

Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, moved Article 46 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

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ARTICLE 15

INSURANCE PROCEEDS Article 15 To see whether the Town will vote to appropriate all sums over $150,000 recovered under the terms of any insurance policy and any other insurance proceeds paid to the Town in connection with any losses suffered by the Town, or to take any other action related thereto. Board of Selectmen

MOVED: That the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) be appropriated to be spent by the Chief Procurement Officer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen in connection with insurance recovery from losses suffered by the Town and that the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) be transferred from the Insurance Reimbursement Fund #173 to the Rink Enterprise Capital Account Fund #701.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 5-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 15 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED

ARTICLE 25

VOTE TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE OLD SHEPARD POND DAM PROJECT. Article 25 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase or eminent domain land and easements in all or any portions of those properties known as:

Property Address Town Assessor ID 95 Messinger St. Map 25, Parcel 259 20 Old Shepard St. Map 25, Parcel 262 14 Old Shepard St. Map 25, Parcel 327 281 Washington St. Map 24, Parcel 68 10 Old Shepard St. Map 24, Parcel 69 including but not limited to the paper street known as Drake Lane, for the repair, maintenance and operation of Old Shepard Pond Dam, including but not limited to perpetual and temporary easements for access, construction activities, grading, sloping, drainage and installation of rip-rap; to see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or transfer from Free Cash and such other available funds, a sum of money for such purposes; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to take any and all related actions necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this article; or to take any other action related thereto. Board of Selectmen

MOVED: That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to acquire by gift, purchase and eminent domain land and easements in all or any portions of those properties known as:

Property Address Town Assessor ID 95 Messinger St. Map 25, Parcel 259 20 Old Shepard St. Map 25, Parcel 262 14 Old Shepard St. Map 25, Parcel 327 281 Washington St. Map 24, Parcel 68 including but not limited to the paper street known as Drake Lane, for the repair, maintenance, and operation of Old Shepard Pond Dam, including but not limited to perpetual and temporary easements for access, construction activities, grading, sloping, drainage and installation of rip-rap; and that Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) be appropriated for such purposes to be spent by the Board of Selectmen and to meet said appropriation that Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) be transferred from Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance) in the Treasury of the Town with the intent that said funds shall be available in FY18.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 25 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

ARTICLE 53

AMEND ZONING BY-LAWS SECTION 4.3.4, “EXCEPTION FOR LI OR I DISTRICTS” Article 53 To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 4.3.4, “Exception for LI or I Districts” of the Zoning By-Laws by deleting in its entirety the section and substituting in its place the following, 135

Or to take any other action relative thereto:

4.3.4 Exception for LI or I Districts. In a Limited Industrial District or Industrial District, the Board of Appeals may, in a specific case, issue a special permit to allow a maximum height of fifty-two feet (52') for a building, notwithstanding the height limits otherwise set forth in Section 4.0, in accordance with the following provisions

1. The maximum height for any building may be increased by one foot for each two feet setback or stepback by which the required setback otherwise required under Section 4.1; and

2. The maximum increase in allowable height available hereunder shall be twelve feet, so that in no event shall the maximum height of any building exceed fifty-two feet (52’) (except for non-habitable structures as provided in Section 4.4), and

3. The minimum lot area for any building that exceeds forty (40) feet shall be eight (8) acres, and

4. The provision of this Section 4.3.4 shall not apply to any above grade structured parking Planning Board

PLANNING BOARD MOTION:

MOVED: That Section 4.3.4, “Exception for LI or I Districts” of the Zoning By-Laws be amended by deleting in its entirety the section and substituting in its place the following:

4.3.4 Exception for LI or I Districts. In any Limited Industrial Districts or Industrial Districts, the Board of Appeals may, in a specific case, issue a special permit to allow a maximum height of fifty-two feet (52') for a building, notwithstanding the height limits otherwise set forth in Section 4.0, in accordance with the following provisions:

1. The maximum height for any building may be increased by one foot for each two feet setback or stepback otherwise required under Section 4.1; and 2. The maximum increase in allowable height available hereunder shall be twelve feet, so that in no event shall the maximum height of any building exceed fifty-two feet (52’) (except for non-habitable structures as provided in Section 4.4), and 3. The minimum lot area for any building that exceeds forty (40) feet shall be eight (8) acres, and 4. The provision of this Section 4.3.4 shall not apply to any above grade structured parking.

PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 53 as written in the warrant be adopted.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, deferred to the Planning Board.

Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, moved Article 53 as printed in the warrant.

VOTED: Article 53 is defeated.

DEFEATED BY A SHOW OF HANDS, MODERATOR DECLARED NOT TWO-THIRDS

ARTICLE 6

PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS UNDER THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN Article 6 To see if the town will vote, to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or transfer from Free Cash, such sums of money as may be necessary to fund new cost items contained in contracts for personal services with any individual employee, or take any action related thereto. Board of Selectmen

MOVED: That the sum of Sixty Thousand Five Hundred Twenty Nine Dollars ($60,529) be raised and appropriated from the fiscal year 2019 tax levy and other general revenues of the Town in order to fund cost items, not included in departmental budgets appropriated for fiscal year 2019, to Department #910’s budget for agreements with individual employees or groups of employees entered into by the Board of Selectmen as may be reached after the conclusion of this town meeting between the Town of Canton and with individual employees or groups of employees serving under its jurisdiction, such sums to be allocated to pay for the relevant departments’ payroll expenses from budget classification Department #910 as determined by the Finance Director.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

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Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 6 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED

ARTICLE 18

ADDITIONAL LOCAL APPROPRIATION TO SUPPLEMENT THE COMMONWEALTH’S CHAPTER 90 ROADS PROGRAM Article 18 To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from Free Cash, transfer from available funds, transfer from water enterprise surplus (retained earnings), or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, a sum of money to be spent by the Board of Selectmen acting as the Board of Public Works to supplement the amount received from the Chapter 90 Roads Program with improvements done in accordance with improvement specifications as determined by and subject to, the approval of the Department of Public Works and consistent with locations identified in the Town’s Pavement Management System, or to take any other action related thereto. Board of Selectmen

MOVED: That Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) be appropriated to be spent by the Board of Selectmen acting as the Department of Public Works to supplement the amount received from the Chapter 90 Roads Program with improvements done in accordance with improvement specifications as determined by and subject to the approval of the Department of Public Works and consistent with locations identified in the Town’s Pavement Management System and to meet said appropriation Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) be transferred from Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance) in the Treasury of the Town with the intent that said funds shall be available in FY18.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 5-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 18 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED

ARTICLE 9

ADJUST FISCAL ’18 ACCOUNTS Article 9 To see if the town will vote to increase/decrease or otherwise adjust the appropriations heretofore made for the Fiscal Year 2018 beginning on July 1, 2017 and ending on June 30, 2018 and the revenues sources to meet those appropriations, as voted pursuant to Article 59 of the warrant for the 2017 Annual Town Meeting, and to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds or transfer from Free Cash to meet any such increases or adjustments, or to take any other action related thereto. Board of Selectmen

Article 9 - MOTION 1 MOVED: That the sum of Twenty Six Thousand Six Hundred Eighty Dollars ($26,680) be appropriated to the Lt. Peter M. Hansen Elementary window project by transfer from Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance) in the Treasury of the Town thereby increasing the appropriation voted in Article 27 of the 2012 Annual Town Meeting of Three Hundred Forty Two Thousand Dollars ($342,000) and the appropriation voted in Article 32 of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting of Six Hundred Eighty One Thousand Two Hundred Ninety Five ($681,295) from One Million Twenty Three Thousand Two Hundred Ninety Five Dollars ($1,023,295) to One Million Forty Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Five Dollars ($1,049,975) with the intent that said funds shall be available in FY18.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 5-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 9, Motion 1 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED

Article 9 - MOTION 2 MOVED: That the sum of Twenty Six Thousand Three Hundred Sixty Two Dollars ($26,362) be appropriated to the William H. Galvin Middle School window project by transfer from Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance) in the Treasury of the Town thereby increasing the appropriation voted in Article 28 of the 2012 Annual Town Meeting of Four Hundred Eleven Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Dollars ($411,950) and the appropriation voted in Article 33 of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting of Nine Hundred Nineteen Thousand Three Hundred Twenty Two Dollars ($919,322) from One Million Three Hundred Thirty One Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Two Dollars ($1,331,272) to One Million Three Hundred Fifty Seven Thousand Six Hundred Thirty Four Dollars ($1,357,634) with the intent that said funds shall be available in FY18.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 5-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 9, Motion 2 as printed in the warrant.

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Article 9 - MOTION 3 MOVED: That the sum of One Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($110,000) be appropriated to the Employer Share Health/Life Insurance Budget (Dept. #914/#915) by transfer from Free Cash (undesignated Fund Balance) in the Treasury of the Town thereby increasing the appropriation voted in Article 59 of the 2017 Annual Town Meeting from Twelve Million One Hundred Forty Two Thousand One Hundred Seventeen Dollars ($12,142,117) to Twelve Million Two Hundred Fifty Two Thousand One Hundred Seventeen Dollars ($12,252,117) with the intent that said funds shall be available in FY18.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 5-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 9, Motion 3 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED

Article 9 - MOTION 4 MOVED: That the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000) be appropriated to the Fire Department Budget (#220) by transfer from the Ambulance Fund (Fund #170) in the Treasury of the Town thereby increasing the appropriation voted in Article 59 of the 2017 Annual Town Meeting from Five Million Seven Hundred One Thousand Thirty One Dollars ($5,701,031) to Five Million Eight Hundred Fifty One Thousand Thirty One Dollars ($5,851,031) with the intent that said funds shall be available in FY18.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 5-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 9, Motion 4 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED

Article 9 - MOTION 5 MOVED: That the sum of Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($600,000) be appropriated to the Special Education Reserve Account (#250) by transfer from Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance) in the Treasury of the Town with the intent that said funds shall be available in FY18.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 9, Motion 5 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED

Article 9 - MOTION 6 MOVED: That the sum of One Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($175,000) be appropriated to the Snow and Ice Budget (Dept. #423) by transfer from Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance) in the Treasury of the Town thereby increasing the appropriation voted in Article 59 of the 2017 Annual Town Meeting from Six Hundred Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($600,500) to Seven Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($775,500) with the intent that said funds shall be available in FY18.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 9, Motion 6 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED

ARTICLE 21

VOTE TO AMEND ZONING BY-LAW SECTIONS 2.1 AND 6.0 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS BY ADDING “LIMITED INDUSTRIAL (B)” AND “LIMITED INDUSTRIAL (C)” Article 21 To see if the Town of Canton will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law of the Town Canton, as most recently amended, as follows: 1. To amend the map entitled “Zoning Map of Town of Canton”, to place the parcels (Assessors Map 35, Parcel 4, Map 22, Parcel 1, Map 22, Parcel 2, Map 33, Parcel 4, Map 33, Parcel 5 and Map 34, Parcel 2) shown on the plan entitled “Proposed Rezoning Exhibit”, prepared by DiPrete Engineering, into the Limited Industrial (C) District. 2. To amend Section 2.1 by adding “Limited Industrial (B)” and “Limited Industrial (C)” under the heading “INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS”. 3. To amend Section 6.0 by adding a new Section 6.8 as follows:

6.8 GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR LIMITED INDUSTRIAL (C) DISTRICTS

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6.8.1 Purpose The Limited Industrial (C) (LI(C)) District has been established to accomplish the following goals: 1. To promote the economic health and stability of the Town by encouraging development and economic investment that will generate employment and tax revenue. 2. To provide additional planning flexibility for projects. 3. To redevelop underutilized and/or blighted sites. 6.8.2 Applicability

Buildings, structures, lots and uses within the LI (C) District shall be governed by the Zoning By-Law, except as modified by the provisions of this Section. Where provisions of this Section conflict or are inconsistent with other provisions of the Zoning By-law, the provisions of this Section shall govern.

In the event of damage or destruction to any buildings or structures originally constructed pursuant to an approval issued hereunder, such buildings and structures may be rebuilt and restored consistent with the original approval without the requirement of obtaining any further approvals.

6.8.3 Special Permits and Site Plan Review and Approval The Board of Appeals is hereby designated as the Special Permit Granting Authority (SPGA) for all purposes with respect to any proposed projects within the LI (C) District. All special permit applications shall conform to the provisions of this Section 6.8 and the Board of Appeals’ Rules and Regulations adopted pursuant to M.G.L.c.40A, Section 9 governing the administration of applications for special permits.

In the LI(C) District, the SPGA may give site plan review and approval in accordance with the procedures provided in Section 10.5.1- 10.5.4, and may grant a special permit in accordance with the procedures provided in Section 10.4.3, for a project that satisfies the criteria and conditions set out below.

The SPGA may approve an application for site plan review and approval and/or special permit based on a finding that the proposed project, as submitted or modified prior to its action, is in compliance with the criteria for approval set forth in Section 10.5.5 and M.G.L.c.40A, Section 9; provided, however, that the SPGA may deny the application for site plan review and approval and/or special permit if it determines that the effect of the proposed project on the public interest is so intrusive that no reasonable conditions can be developed to avoid that effect.

The SPGA may in its discretion waive any of the standards and criteria stated in this Section 6.8 or otherwise set forth in this Zoning By-law if the SPGA finds that such waiver does not derogate from the purposes of such standards and criteria because the proposed project satisfies the criteria stated in Section 10.5.5 of this Zoning By-Law.

Any special permit or site plan approval granted by the SPGA for a project in the LI (C) District shall lapse 3 years after the grant thereof, provided such period shall not include such time to pursue or await the determination of an appeal thereof.

6.8.4 Uses Uses allowed by right in either the Limited Industrial or Limited Industrial (B) Districts shall be allowed by right in the LI (C) District. Multiple principal or main buildings and uses shall be permitted on a Development Parcel.

In addition, the SPGA may issue a Special Permit for any use(s) within a Development Parcel in the LI (C) District which are allowed by Special Permit in either the Limited Industrial or Limited Industrial (B) Districts (whether or not such uses are conducted within a completely enclosed building) including, without limitation, a Hotel use on a Lot of not less than 2.5 acres, as well as any uses, facilities, amenities and structures accessory to any of the principal uses allowed hereunder within the Development Parcel (whether at, below, or above grade), including, without limitation, surface parking, below ground or above-ground, structured parking (not to exceed two levels above grade) and driveways and roadways, serving any principal uses within the Development Parcel.

6.8.5 Density and Dimensional Requirements The Density and Dimensional Requirements set forth in the below shall apply in the LI (C) District. In the application of the requirements below, the same shall not be applied to the individual lots or ownership units comprising or within a Development Parcel, but shall be applied as if the Development Parcel were a single conforming lot, whether or not the Development Parcel is in single- or multiple-ownership at the time of issuance of a Special Permit or Site Plan Approval or thereafter; provided, however, that violation of this section by an owner or occupant of a single lot or ownership unit or leased premises within a Development Parcel shall not be deemed to be a violation by any other owner or occupant within the Development Parcel provided there exists an organization of owners.

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Footnotes: 1. Building heights shall be measured as set forth in the State Building Code 780 CMR 101.0 et seq.

2. The SPGA may allow an increase in the maximum height for any accessory structure(s) reasonably necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the principal use (e.g., support poles for “catch” netting used as part of a driving range or other similar commercial recreation facility), provided such structure(s) complies with applicable federal and state requirements.

3. See Section 4.3.3.

4. The SPGA may waive any setback distance where it finds such a waiver appropriate because of specific physical circumstances, such as irregular lot lines or other natural features that create open space or buffers.

5. Development Parcel shall mean one or more Lots within the LI (C) District which together are designated by a project applicant as a Development Parcel. The Lots comprising a Development Parcel need not be in the same ownership. Where the Development Parcel consists of more than a single Lot, the Lots, in combination, shall be treated as the Development Parcel, may be contiguous or non-contiguous, and shall be considered one ‘Development Parcel’.

6.8.6 Parking, Loading and Driveway Requirements Projects in the LI (C) District shall provide and maintain off-street automobile parking (which may be either structured or non- structured, at, below or above grade) in connection with the erection, establishment or increase in units or dimensions of building, structures and principal uses, in the amounts set forth in Section 6.1.1 (which amounts may be in excess of the minimum amount required). The parking requirement for any accessory use shall be deemed satisfied by satisfying the parking requirements for the principal use.

Off –Street parking spaces, to the extent required by Section 6.1.1, may be provided anywhere within the Development Parcel and need not be on the same Lot as the parking generator.

Parking garages, parking decks, or any other parking structures, and the parking of any motor vehicles shall be allowed on and above ground level and below finished grade at any level, as may be allowed by the SPGA.

In addition to the requirements for automobile parking spaces there shall also be provided for each building or group of buildings sufficient off-street loading space to ensure that all loading operations take place off of the public way.

Projects in the LI (C) District shall require only one means of access to the public roadway system of the Town.

Pursuant to Section 6.1.15, the SPGA may, by Special Permit, authorize a deviation from or waiver of any parking or off- street loading requirement set forth herein or elsewhere in the Zoning By-Law.

6.8.7 Signs and Advertising Devises In issuing a Special Permit pursuant to this Section 6.8, the SPGA may authorize a comprehensive signage package for a project which signage deviates from the requirements which would otherwise be applicable pursuant to Section 6.3 of this By-Law provided that the Board finds that such comprehensive signage package does not result in substantial detriment to the neighborhood. Or to take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen

PLANNING BOARD MOTION:

MOVED: That the Zoning By-Laws of the Town Canton be amended as follows:

1. To amend the map entitled “Zoning Map of Town of Canton”, to place the parcels (Assessor Parcels 35_4_0; 22_1_0; 22_2_0; 33_4_0;33_5_0; and 34_2_0) shown on the plan entitled “Proposed Rezoning Exhibit”, prepared by DiPrete Engineering, into the Limited Industrial (C) District.

2. To amend Section 2.1 by adding “Limited Industrial (B)” and “Limited Industrial (C)” under the heading “INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS”.

3. To amend Section 6.0 by adding a new Section 6.8 as follows:

6.8 GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR LIMITED INDUSTRIAL (C) DISTRICTS

6.8.1 Purpose

The Limited Industrial (C) (LI(C)) District has been established to accomplish the following goals:

1. To promote the economic health and stability of the Town by encouraging development and economic investment that will generate employment and tax revenue.

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2. To provide additional planning flexibility for projects.

3. To redevelop underutilized and/or blighted sites.

6.8.2 Applicability

6.8.3 Special Permits and Site Plan Review and Approval

The Board of Appeals is hereby designated as the Special Permit Granting Authority (SPGA) for all purposes with respect to any proposed projects within the LI (C) District. All special permit applications shall conform to the provisions of this Section 6.8 and the Board of Appeals’ Rules and Regulations adopted pursuant to M.G.L.c.40A, Section 9 governing the administration of applications for special permits.

In the LI(C) District, the SPGA may give site plan review and approval in accordance with the procedures provided in Section 10.5.1-10.5.4, and may grant a special permit in accordance with the procedures provided in Section 10.4.3, for a project that satisfies the criteria and conditions set out below.

The SPGA may approve an application for site plan review and approval and/or special permit based on a finding that the proposed project, as submitted or modified prior to its action, is in compliance with the criteria for approval set forth in Section 10.5.5 and M.G.L. c.40A, Section 9; provided, however, that the SPGA may deny the application for site plan review and approval and/or special permit if it determines that the effect of the proposed project on the public interest is so intrusive that no reasonable conditions can be developed to avoid that effect.

6.8.4 Uses

Uses allowed by right in either the Limited Industrial or Limited Industrial (B) Districts shall be allowed by right in the LI (C) District. Multiple principal or main buildings and uses shall be permitted on a Development Parcel.

In addition, the SPGA may issue a Special Permit for any use(s) within a Development Parcel in the LI (C) District which are allowed by Special Permit in either the Limited Industrial or Limited Industrial (B) Districts (whether or not such uses are conducted within a completely enclosed building), including, without limitation, a Hotel use on a Lot of not less than 2.5 acres, as well any uses, facilities, amenities and structures accessory to any of the principal uses allowed hereunder within the Development Parcel (whether at, below, or above grade), including, without limitation, surface parking, below ground or above-ground, structured parking (not to exceed two levels above grade) and driveways and roadways, serving any principal uses within the Development Parcel.

6.8.5 Density and Dimensional Requirements

The Density and Dimensional Requirements set forth in the table below shall apply in the LI (C) District. In the application of the requirements below, the same shall not be applied to the individual lots or ownership units comprising or within a Development Parcel, but shall be applied as if the Development Parcel were a single conforming lot, whether or not the Development Parcel is in single- or multiple-ownership at the time of issuance of a Special Permit or Site Plan Approval or thereafter; provided, however, that violation of this section by an owner or occupant of a single lot or ownership unit or leased premises within a Development Parcel shall not be deemed to be a violation by any other owner or occupant within the Development Parcel provided there exists an organization of owners.

Area, frontage, and bulk Development Parcel5

Minimum Lot Area 10 acres Minimum Frontage 250 ft. Maximum Building Coverage 30% Maximum Building Height1, 2, 3 70 feet

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Minimum Front Setback4 10 feet Minimum Side Setback4 10 feet Minimum Rear Setback4 10 feet

Footnotes:

1. Building heights shall be measured as set forth in the State Building Code 780 CMR 101.0 et seq.

3. See Section 4.3.3.

6.8.6 Parking, Loading and Driveway Requirements

Projects in the LI (C) District shall provide and maintain off-street automobile parking (which may be either structured or non-structured, at, below or above grade) in connection with the erection, establishment or increase in units or dimensions of building, structures and principal uses, in the amounts set forth in Section 6.1.1 (which amounts may be in excess of the minimum amount required). The parking requirement for any accessory use shall be deemed satisfied by satisfying the parking requirements for the principal use.

Off –Street parking spaces, to the extent required by Section 6.1.1, may be provided anywhere within the Development Parcel and need not be on the same Lot as the parking generator.

Projects in the LI (C) District shall require only one means of access to the public roadway system of the Town.

Pursuant to Section 6.1.15, the SPGA may, by Special Permit, authorize a deviation from or waiver of any parking or off-street loading requirement set forth herein or elsewhere in the Zoning By-Law.

6.8.7 Signs and Advertising Devises

In issuing a Special Permit pursuant to this Section 6.8, the SPGA may authorize a comprehensive signage package for a project which signage deviates from the requirements which would otherwise be applicable pursuant to Section 6.3 of this By-Law provided that the Board finds that such comprehensive signage package does not result in substantial detriment to the neighborhood.

PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 21 as written in the warrant be adopted.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, deferred to the Planning Board.

Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, moved Article 21 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

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INCREASE STABILIZATION FUND Article 17 To see what sums of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from any available funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, in order to increase any Stabilization Fund of the Town established pursuant to MGL Chapter 40, section 5B, or to take any other action related thereto. Board of Selectmen for the Finance Director

MOVED: That the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) be transferred for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2018 from Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance) of the Town to the Town Stabilization Fund.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 17 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

ARTICLE 64

APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO MEET EXPENSES FOR NEXT FISCAL YEAR (FY19) Article 64 To see what sums of money the town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from Free Cash, transfer from any available funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute to meet the expenses of the next fiscal year for the various Town Boards, Committees, Departments and Agencies, or to take any other action related thereto. Board of Selectmen

Article 64 - MOTION 1 MOVED: That the following sums of money be transferred to the General Fund in Fiscal Year 2019 in order to fund the Town’s annual operating budget:

Vote to Transfer Available Funds

WITH A VOTE THAT $2,626,374 BE TRANSFERRED AS FOLLOWS:

TRANSFER FROM AMOUNT PURPOSE

AMBULANCE SERVLCE $950,000 FLRE DEPARTMENT WATER ENTERPRISE FUND 584,844 FIXED COSTS SOLAR FACILITY 339,422 TOWN-WIDE ELECTRICITY SEWER ENTERPRLSE FUND 326,670 FLXED COSTS AMBULANCE SERVLCE 169,560 DEBT SERVLCE SCIOOL FOOD SERVLCE 160,500 IEALTI LNSURANCE DREENLODDE STREET PARYLND FEES 70,000 EXECUTLVE OFFLCE BOND PREMLUM FUND 10,378 DEBT SERVLCE SALE OF LOTS/DRAVES 10,000 CEMETERY MALNTENANCE CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE (EXPENDABLE) 5,000 CEMETERY MALNTENANCE

TOTAL $2,626,374

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 5-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 64, Motion 1 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED

Article 64 - MOTION 2 MOVED: That the sum of Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($700,000) be appropriated to the Special Education Reserve Account (#250) by transfer from Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance) in the Treasury of the Town.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 64, Motion 2 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 143

Article 64 - MOTION 3 MOVED: That the following sums of money be raised and appropriated from the FY 2019 tax levy and other general revenues of the Town along with revenue sources listed in Motion 1.

FY19 BUDGET

SCHOOL DEPARTMENT (300) 42,396,405.00

TOTAL SCHOOLS $42,396,405.00

APPROVED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED

ASSESSORS (141) $362,876.00 BUILDING AND ZONING (241;176) $375,217.00 COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS (131;149;182;184;547;691;692) $35,203.00 CONSERVATION COMMISSION (171) $141,322.00 COUNCIL ON AGING (541) $391,319.00 EXECUTIVE AREA (129;151;154;179;192-195;199;244;632;910) $1,131,250.00 FINANCE DEPARTMENT (133;135;145;155) $1,088,745.00 FIRE DEPARTMENT (220;221;231;232;291) $6,114,373.00 HEALTH DEPARTMENT (510) $362,737.00 PARKS & RECREATION (542;630) $779,515.00 PLANNING BOARD (175) $66,170.00 POLICE DEPARTMENT (210;292) $5,061,662.00 PUBLIC LIBRARY (610) $1,299,292.00 PUBLIC WORKS (400;410;420;421;425;426;427;491;492;493) $2,918,371.00 TOWN CLERK AND ELECTED (161;163) $263,983.00 VETERANS SERVICES DEPT. (543) $293,913.00

TOTAL MUNICIPAL $20,685,948.00

APPROVED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED

BLUE HILLS REGIONAL (840) $1,214,066.00 DEBT SERVICE (710;751;752) $4,639,138.00 EMPLOYER SHARE-HEALTH/LIFE INSURANCE (914;915) $12,658,908.00 NORFOLK AGRICULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL (841) $20,000.00 OPEB TRANSFERS (993 $800,000.00 RESERVE FUND (132) $500,000.00 RETIREMENT BENEFITS (911) $5,249,494.00 SNOW & ICE (423) $600,500.00 STREET LIGHTING (422) $85,000.00 TOWN INSURANCE (946) $1,205,700.00 TRASH COLLECTION (433) $1,961,119.00 UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (913) $100,000.00

TOTAL FIXED COSTS $29,033,925.00

APPROVED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED

TOTAL BUDGET $92,116,278.00

APPROVED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED

ENTERPRISE FUNDS

RINK ENTERPRISE (700) $15,430.00 (from Rink retained earnings) APPROVED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED

SEWER ENTERPRISE (600-602) $6,645,497.00

APPROVED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED

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WATER ENTERPRISE (640-642) $6,666,674.00

APPROVED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED

A motion was moved and seconded to adjourn Town Meeting.

VOTED: That the 2018 Annual Town Meeting be adjourned sine die.

Adjourned at 10:12pm on May 16th, 2018.

Town of Canton Commonwealth of Massachusetts

WEDNESDAY, THE SIXTEENTH DAY OF MAY 2018

In accordance with the warrant the Special Town Meeting was convened on May 16th, 2018 in Morse Auditorium at Canton High School and called to order by the Town Clerk, Tracy K. Kenney at 7:08pm with 182 voters present.

ARTICLE 1

REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY MORATORIUM Article 1 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town of Canton Zoning Bylaws by inserting a new section 3.4 of the Zoning Bylaws as follows to adopt a temporary moratorium on the use of land and structures to prohibit any new Hospital or Convalescent or Nursing Home in all zoning districts within the Town of Canton so that the Town may study and plan for the regulation of further Hospital or Convalescent or Nursing Home uses and operations in Canton and to hold related public hearings thereon; or to take any other action related thereto.

3.4 Temporary Moratorium on Hospitals and Convalescent or Nursing Homes 3.4.1 Purpose. The purpose of this Zoning Bylaw is intended to provide the Town with a reasonable time to study and plan for further regulation of Hospital and Convalescent or Nursing Home uses and operations in the Town of Canton, to hold related public hearings thereon, and to adopt Zoning Bylaws related to such uses and operations. 3.4.2 Temporary Moratorium. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Zoning Bylaw or Table of Use Regulations to the contrary, the Town hereby adopts a temporary moratorium to prohibit all uses of land and structures for any Hospital or Convalescent or Nursing Home in all zoning districts. During the temporary moratorium, no Hospital or Convalescent or Nursing Home shall be permitted in any zoning district so that the Town may undertake a planning process to address the potential impacts of such facilities in the Town, determine where the Town will allow such uses and consider adopting new provisions of the Zoning Bylaw to address the impacts and operations of such uses. 3.4.3. Expiration. The temporary moratorium and this section 3.4 shall be in effect through June 30, 2019. BOARD OF SELECTMEN

George Comeau, proponent of the article moved that the Town of Canton Zoning Bylaws be amended by inserting a new section 3.4 as set forth in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.

Tom Scully, Chairman of the Planning Board, stated that the Board voted 3-1-1 to advance the article to Town Meeting and have a conversation, not necessarily support or oppose the article.After several citizens spoke it was,

VOTED: Article 1 is defeated.

DEFEATED BY A SHOW OF HANDS, MODERATOR DECLARED IT WAS NOT THE TWO THIRDS NECESSARY

A motion was moved and seconded to adjourn Town Meeting.

VOTED: That the 2018 Special Town Meeting be adjourned sine die.

Adjourned at 7:51pm on May 16th, 2018.

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Town of Canton Commonwealth of Massachusetts

MONDAY, THE TWELFTH DAY OF DECEMBER 2018

In accordance with the warrant the Special Town Meeting was convened on December 12th, 2018 in Morse Auditorium at Canton High School and called to order by the Town Moderator, Richard Staiti at 7:00pm with 304 voters present.

Richard Staiti, Town Moderator, introduced Reverend Thomas Rafferty, of St. John the Evangelist Parish of Canton, who offered the invocation.

ARTICLE 1

ADOPT THE RULES TO GOVERN SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Article 1 To see if the Town will vote to adopt certain procedures to govern the conduct of the 2018 Special Town Meeting, or to take any other action related thereto. Board of Selectmen

MOTION 1 MOVED: That this 2018 Special Town Meeting shall meet on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 and if necessary on Monday, December 17, 2018 in the Morse Auditorium, on the grounds of the Canton High School until the business of this Special Town Meeting has been concluded, each such session to begin at 7:00 o’clock P.M. and to adjourn at 11:00 o’clock P.M., or as near that hour as may be feasible, according to the nature of the business pending at the said hour.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 1, Motion 1 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

Charlie Aspinwall, Town Administrator Andrea Berardi, Deputy Director, Parks and Recreation Paul R. DeRensis, Town Counsel Jennifer Fischer-Mueller, Superintendent of Schools Elizabeth Francis, Parks & Recreation Director Tom Houston, Professional Services Corporation, PC Neil Joyce, Senior Project Manager, CMS (Construction Monitoring Services) OPM for Rink (Owner’s Project Manager) Louis Jutras, Information Systems Manager Karen Lawlor, Administrative Assistant, Canton Planning Board Thad Leugemors, Mitigation and Disaster Recovery Section Chief, MEMA (Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency) Scott Lubker, Project Manager, CMS (Construction Monitoring Services) OPM for Rink (Owner’s Project Manager) Brian Lynch, Facility Director Stephen Lynch, Representative in Congress James Murgia, Finance Director Barry Nectow, School Business Administrator Andrew Poliferno, Disaster Recovery Programs Coordinator, MEMA (Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency) Helena Rafferty, Deputy Police Chief Tom Scarlata, Principal, Bargmann Hendrie & Archetype, Inc. (BH+A) (Architect for Rink)

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Laura Smead, Town Planner Barbara Thissell, Town Engineer Walter Timilty, State Senator Michael Trotta, Superintendent of Public Works Diane Tynan, Director of Council on Aging

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved to amend Article 1, Motion 2 by adding Lisa Field, MNA to the list printed in the warrant.

VOTED: Motion 2 adopted as amended.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

ARTICLE 2

METROPOLIS RINK APPROPRIATION Article 1 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, or to transfer from available funds, or to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow (and to issue bonds or notes therefore) any sum or sums of money, or by any combination of these methods of financing as may be necessary or desirable, and furthermore, any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed or to pay such costs by the like amount, thereby making available funds for the purposes of designing, permitting, environmental cleanup, reconstructing, constructing, repairing and equipping of the Metropolis Rink located at 2167 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept and the Building Renovations Committee to expend, any grants, gifts, or Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reimbursements received therefore. Further, the Board of Selectmen shall be authorized to extend the existing lease of the Metropolis Rink with the Department of Conservation and Recreation, set to expire on June 30, 2030, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the board of Selectmen, or to take any other action in relation thereto. Board of Selectmen for the Capital Planning Committee

MOVED: That the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be authorized to borrow Seven Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($7,800,000) and that any premium received by the Town upon the sale of said bonds or notes, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount borrowed or to pay such costs by a like amount, thereby making available funds for the purposes of designing, permitting, environmental cleanup, reconstructing, constructing, repairing and equipping of the Metropolis Rink located at 2167 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021, and that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to accept and the Building Renovations Committee expend, any and all insurance proceeds received for such project, and that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to accept and the Building Renovations Committee expend, any grants, gifts, or Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reimbursements received, and that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to extend the existing lease of the Metropolis Rink with the Department of Conservation and Recreation, set to expire on June 30, 2030, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Board of Selectmen.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved the following substitute motion:

MOVED: That Ten Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($10,500,000) be hereby appropriated for the Board of Selectmen and the Building Renovations Committee to expend for the purposes of designing, permitting, environmental cleanup, reconstructing, constructing, repairing and equipping of the Metropolis Rink located at 2167 Washington Street, Canton, Massachusetts 02021 and

That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to extend the Town of Canton’s existing lease of the Metropolis Rink with the Department of Conservation and Recreation, presently set to expire on June 30, 2030, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Board of Selectmen,

And to meet this Ten Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollar ($10,500,000) appropriation:

Two Million Five Hundred Sixty Seven Thousand Dollars ($2,567,000) be transferred from appropriations voted under Article 15, Motion 2 of the 2016 Annual Town Meeting, Article 15 of the 2017 Annual Town Meeting and Article 15 of the 2018 Annual Town Meeting representing Insurance Proceeds received from the Town’s insurers in the Treasury of the town,

Four Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($450,000) be transferred from the Municipal Buildings Insurance Fund (#807),

One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000) be transferred from the Assessors’ Overlay Surplus account;

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The Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be authorized to borrow Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) as general obligations of the Town but are to be repaid in the first instance from future proceeds from the Metropolis Rink’s insurance policy;

The Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen be authorized to borrow an additional One Million Nine Hundred Eighty-Three Thousand Dollars ($1,983,000) as general obligations of the Town but such borrowing is to be repaid in the first instance from future rink revenues;

The Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be hereby authorized to borrow a further additional Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) as general obligations of the Town but are to be repaid in the first instance from future proceeds from a state grant referenced in a notice dated December 10, 2018 from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs; that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to accept and the Building Renovations Committee expend, any grants, gifts, or Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reimbursements received for the Metropolis Rink, it being the intent to expend any such grants, gifts or FEMA reimbursement first to offset or reduce the use of borrowings; and that any premium received by the Town upon the sale of said bonds or notes, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount borrowed or to pay such costs by a like amount, thereby making available funds.

VOTED: Substitute motion adopted.

ADOPTED 197 IN FAVOR – 81 OPPOSED, MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS

A motion was moved and seconded to adjourn the Special Town Meeting.

VOTED: That the 2018 Special Town Meeting be adjourned sine die.

Adjourned at 8:55pm on December 12th, 2018.

Attest:

Tracy K. Kenney Town Clerk

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INDEX

ALMANAC ...... 3 APPOINTED OFFICIALS ...... 3 ASSESSORS ...... 15 BLUE HILLS REGIONAL DISTRICT SCHOOL COMMITTEE ...... 12 BUILDING DEPARTMENT ...... 19 BUILDING RENOVATION COMMITTEE ...... 20 CANTON ALLIANCE AGAINST SUBSTANCE ABUSE (CAASA) ...... 21 CANTON ROLL OF HONOR ...... 69 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE ...... 22 CONSERVATION COMMISSION ...... 27 COUNCIL ON AGING ...... 29 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ...... 31 FINANCE DEPARTMENT ...... 32 FIRE DEPARTMENT ...... 37 HEALTH DEPARTMENT ...... 16 HISTORICAL COMMISSION ...... 38 HOUSING AUTHORITY ...... 39 HUMAN RESOURCES ...... 40 LIBRARY ...... 41 NORFOLK COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL ...... 43 NORFOLK COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS ...... 44 PLANNING BOARD ...... 49 POLICE DEPARTMENT ...... 51 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ...... 52 PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT ...... 47 SCHOOL COMMITTEE – SUPERINTENDENT ...... 54 SELECTMEN ...... 9 TOWN CLERK ...... 72 TOWN COUNSEL ...... 63 TOWN OFFICIALS ...... 4 TOWN MEETINGS ...... 85 TOWN PLANNER ...... 65 VETERAN’S SERVICES...... 68 WATER/SEWER RATE POLICY COMMITTEE ...... 70 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS ...... 71

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