Town of Canton

Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Community Resilience Building Workshop

Summary of Findings February 2019 Town of Canton Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Community Resilience Building Workshop: Summary of Findings February 2019 Overview: The Town of Canton enrolled in the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) program to better understand vulnerability to climate change and its impact on the Town. The program is administered by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that awarded a $23,000 grant to implement the well-established Community Resilience Building Workshop (CRB) planning process. Upon completion of the planning grant process, the Town will achieve “MVP” designation by the Commonwealth and eligibility for future grants to implement projects identified. The CRB process was carried out over several months, culminating in an intensive one-day workshop with community stakeholders, held on November 16, 2018 at the Canton Library. The workshop raised awareness, facilitated dialogue and experience-sharing, and generated ideas and momentum for building a more resilient Canton. The workshop’s objectives were to:

• Define local natural climate-related hazards of concern; • Recognize existing strengths and vulnerabilities; • Identify prioritized actions for the community; and • Develop immediate actions to advance existing opportunities with a resiliency lens The Canton Planning Department organized the workshop in collaboration with a Core Group established for the MVP program composed of different stakeholders, including the Town Planner, the Town Administrator, the Public Works Superintendent, the Town Engineer, the Building Commissioner, and the Police and Fire Chiefs (or their representatives). The Core Group selected Kleinfelder as the Town’s state-certified MVP consultant to provide technical assistance on climate resiliency planning, workshop facilitation, and reporting. Later in the fall, the Public Health Nurse and members of the Sustainability Committee joined the Core Group. Multi-stakeholder collaboration was critical to developing a holistic assessment of the community’s climate risks and resiliency opportunities. Approximately 30 people participated in the workshop, including members of the Core Group, State and Town elected officials, Town department staff, representatives of various town committees, residents, non-profit organizations, and business owners. Workshop participants were assigned to small diversified teams for completing various tasks during the workshop.

Canton Community Resilience Building Workshop: Summary of Findings 1 Prepared by Kleinfelder February 2019 1. Top Hazards and Vulnerabilities: To start the workshop, Kleinfelder presented historical climate data and the best-available climate change projections related to the frequency, magnitude, and impact of each type of climate hazard in Canton. The presentation (Appendix A) referenced town-wide and regional-level climate change projections from the Massachusetts State Hazard Mitigation and Climate Adaptation Plan, FEMA flood maps, and local knowledge from Town Staff. Hazards were overlaid with the Town’s critical assets, as identified in two sources: The Town’s 2018 Hazard Mitigation Plan and the Massachusetts Planning Council (MAPC) critical assets GIS layer. Following the presentation, stakeholders participated in a full-group discussion about how each hazard had impacted Canton in the past and offered climate-related concerns about the future. Anecdotal stories were shared surrounding the 2010 extreme rainfall event and flooding around the Neponset River. Facilitators reported that the three top hazards identified through meetings with the Core Group were flooding, wind and snow/ice. Workshop participants were asked to identify a fourth hazard for discussion in the latter parts of the workshop. Through this discussion, consensus amongst workshop attendees was reached to combine the hazards of extreme heat, drought, and brush fire under as a broad “heat-related” climate hazard. Following the discussion on hazards, participants worked in small groups to identify infrastructural, societal, and environmental features related to these hazards. Features were categorized by their location, ownership, and whether they were a vulnerability, strength, or both. Participants used maps showing the location of community resources in relation to the FEMA flood zones, projected urban heat island zones, and storm surge and sea level rise floodplains. The maps and list of community resources are attached to this report for reference as Appendix B. 1.1 Top Hazards: The four top hazards (not ranked) selected by workshop participants were:

• Flooding from extreme precipitation • Heat (extreme heat, drought, brush fire) • Wind • Snow and Ice The four top hazards chosen were identified as the hazards having the greatest direct impact on Canton in the recent past and at present. Of these, flooding was determined to be the highest priority hazard by the Core Group. Emergency communication systems, water quality, transportation, vulnerable populations, trees, municipal facilities, energy infrastructure, and dams were identified as at-risk assets. Extreme heat, while a historically infrequent hazard, was identified as a growing concern due to the recent drought’s impact on water supplies and Sustainable Water Management Initiative (SWMI) requirements. The Town has identified several historic flooding areas located on Dedham Street, Neponset Street, and Massapoag Brook (Frog Island). Areas susceptible to flooding in the past, are shown in a Flooding Map in Appendix B. Information to develop this flooding map was based on FEMA Flood Maps, the Town’s Hazard Mitigation Plan, and discussions with members of the Core Group.

Canton Community Resilience Building Workshop: Summary of Findings 2 Prepared by Kleinfelder February 2019 1.2 Vulnerabilities: The list below summarizes the vulnerabilities as identified by participants during the MVP workshop. Vulnerabilities are identified by exposure to selected hazards and sorted by infrastructures (the built environment), ecosystems (water systems, trees and open space), and society (people and services)

• Infrastructure o Flood resiliency: Uncertainty on how existing emergency response plans consider climate change related hazards (such as flooding), including effects on critical infrastructure (such as collector roadways, bridges, dams, natural gas transmission mains, electric transmission and substations, communication cables/towers, drinking water treatment plants, drinking water wells, and water mains). Stormwater/sewer infrastructure may not be designed for future climate conditions. It should be noted that Emergency Responders have existing plans to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from flood-related hazards. o Heat: ▪ Excessive pavement in industrial areas contributing to urban heat island. o Wind: ▪ Impacts on power lines, trees, loss of electricity, and property damage o Snow/ice: Power lines and trees, commuter rail shutdown, deicers contaminating water bodies. • Ecosystems: o Flooding: Impervious surfaces, industrial properties and contaminated run-off, trees (health, appropriate species, and understanding tree loss), pests contributing to public health issues and vegetation loss, development needs to consider climate change mitigation and adaptation, pesticide/herbicide used on golf courses, households storing pool chemicals in areas vulnerable to flooding o Heat: Trees species more vulnerable to drought, water quality brownouts and blackouts cause by high energy demand. o Wind: Trees o Snow/ice: Trees, contamination, deicers contaminating water bodies • Societal: o Flooding, Heat, Wind, Snow/Ice: Emergency shelters, and emergency communication dependent on communication systems across multiple departments (Emergency Responders, Board of Selectmen, Management Information Systems), loss of power and dependency on cell phones, update evacuation senior housing, vulnerable population isolation, outdated buildings, lack of knowledge and understanding about extreme weather and climate change. In addition, vulnerable facilities identified in the Canton Hazard Mitigation Plan were added to the list of vulnerable assets to consider:

• Facilities: o Flooding: Cole-Harrington Infant Toddler Center, York Brooke Christian Preschool, Bolivar Street Dam, Ponkapoag Pond Dam, Reservoir Pond Dam, Shepard Street Dam, Spillway @ The Viaduct, Washington Street Dam, Orchard Cove Senior Living Community, Senior Independent Living (Orchard Cove and Canton Point), Canton Public Library, Department of Public Works Garage, Fire Department

Canton Community Resilience Building Workshop: Summary of Findings 3 Prepared by Kleinfelder February 2019 Station #2, Corrosion Control Facility Building, MWRA Water Connection, Springdale Pump Station, Wells #7, #10, #13, #2, #3, #5, #9, Paul Revere Heritage Site. o Heat: Canton Village Condominiums, Orchard Cove Senior Housing, Hemenway Apartments (Canton Housing Authority), Lamplighter Village, Newell S Hagen, Rubin Court (Canton Housing Authority), Hellenic Nursing and Rehab Center, Blue Hills Regional Technical School, Massasoit Community College, Canton High School, Galvin Middle School, Dean S Luce Elementary School, JFK Elementary School, Lt Peter M Hansen Elementary School, Massachusetts Hospital School, Judge Rotenberg Educational Center, Blue Hill Montessori Preschool, Canton Community Kindergarten, Children’s Garden Preschool, Cole-Harrington Infant Toddler Center, Cole-Harrington School Age Program, KinderCare Learning Center, Learning Circle Preschool, Yorkbrooke Christian Preschool, St John Church and School, Rodman Early Childhood Program. o Wind: Blue Hill Montessori Preschool, Canton Community Kindergarten, Children’s Garden Preschool, Cole-Harrington Infant Toddler Center, Cole- Harrington School Age Program, KinderCare Learning Center, Learning Circle Preschool, Yorkbrooke Christian Preschool, Cell Phone Towers, Cell Towers, Flag Poles, Comcast Cable Tower, Communication Tower, Fire Communication Tower, State Police Communication Tower, Fire Department (HQ), Fire Department Station #2, Rodman Early Childhood Program, Canton Public Library, Canton Town Hall, DPW Storage Facility, Police Department (HQ), Blue Hills Regional Technical School, Massasoit Community College, Canton High School, Dean S Luce Elementary School, JFK Elementary School, Judge Rotenberg Educational Center, Lt Peter Hansen School, Massachusetts Hospital School, Massasoit Community College, Saint John Elementary, William Galvin Middle School, Hemenway Apartments (Canton Housing Authority), Lamplighter Village, Newell S Hagen and Rubin Court Apartments (Canton Housing Authority), Senior Living: Orchard Cove, Canton Village, Canton Point, Cornerstone, Brightview, and Hellenic Nursing, Pecunit Street Water Treatment Facility, Neponset Street Water Treatment Facility, Tolman Street Standpipe, Randolph Water Storage Tank, Spheroid Water Storage Tank, Water Storage Tank, Well #7, Well #4. o Snow/ice: Blue Hill Montessori Preschool, Canton Community Kindergarten, Children’s Garden Preschool, Cole-Harrington Infant Toddler Center, Cole- Harrington School Age Program, KinderCare Learning Center, Learning Circle Preschool, Yorkbrooke Christian Preschool, Saint John Church and School, Blue Hills Reginal Technical School, Canton High School, Dean S Luce Elementary School, JFK Elementary School, Judge Rotenberg Educational Center, Lt Peter Hansen School, Massachusetts Hospital School, Massasoit Community College, William Galvin Middle School, Canton Center Commuter Rail Station, Canton Junction Commuter Rail Station, Cell Phone Towers, Cell Towers, Flag Poles, Comcast Cable Tower, Communication Tower, Fire Communication Tower, State Police Communication Tower, Bolivar Street Dam, Forge Pond Dam, Ponkapoag Pond Dam, Reservoir Pond Dam, Revere Street Dam, Shepard Street Dam, Hemenway Apartments (Canton Housing Authority), Lamplighter Village, Newell S Hagen and Rubin Court (Canton Housing Authority), Senior Living: Orchard Cove, Canton Village, Canton Point, Cornerstone, Brightview, and Hellenic Nursing, Fire Department Station #2, Rodman Early Childhood Program, Department of Public

Canton Community Resilience Building Workshop: Summary of Findings 4 Prepared by Kleinfelder February 2019 Works Garage, Police Department (HQ), Electric Sub Station, Neponset Street Water Treatment Facility, Tollman Street Standpipe, Randolph Water Storage Tank, Spheroid Water Storage Tank, Water Storage Tank, Wells #2, #3, #4, #5, #9.

2. Climate Change Impacts, Challenges, and Strengths: 2.1. Climate Change Impacts There was concern amongst workshop participants that the four main hazards will cause increasing damage and disruption in the community due increase in intensity caused by climate change. These climate-related hazards are discussed in greater detail below. Flooding Canton experienced notable impacts from climate hazards in recent years, especially heavy rainfall events (both short and long duration). Town officials indicated that they believe the Town’s localized flooding challenges are due to lack of adequate drainage infrastructure. Many older roadways were constructed without proper drainage, while others have minimal stormwater systems that were designed to capture and convey smaller storm event as, for example the 10-year rainfall event. Roadways with inadequate drainage experience increased frequency and severity of flooding, either within the roadway or onto adjacent properties despite adequate maintenance of catch basins, culverts, drain pipes, and other stormwater structures. Improving drainage will require the installation of drainage infrastructure including stormwater infrastructures to convey and discharge increased volume of water in appropriate locations in addition to continued maintenance. As heavy rainfall events become more frequent, existing flood management infrastructure will be under greater stress and will be less effective. Some residents also expressed concern that flood events could cause water quality contamination from household hazardous wastes and other sources of pollution. Heat During the heat wave in the summer of 2018, the Town responded to multiple heat-related emergencies. These extreme heat events can disproportionately affect vulnerable populations such as people with medical problems, the elderly, and young children. Wind Strong winds can occur during large storms such as nor’easters or hurricanes. The workshop participants expressed concern about the resilience of above ground utilities and power outages. Intense wind can cause fallen trees or branches, contributing to damage to above-ground infrastructure and potentially creating hazards in the right of way. Snow/Ice Canton’s infrastructure, ecosystems and facilities are impacted by heavy snow and ice storms during winter months. Snow and ice storms also have a societal impact because of the impacts to roadways and public transportation. Residents of Canton expressed difficulty accessing the closest nearby hospitals in Milton and Norwood in weather emergencies, due to traffic backups and lack of alternative routes. Additionally, workshop participants identified that the roof of the Town’s Ice Rink

Canton Community Resilience Building Workshop: Summary of Findings 5 Prepared by Kleinfelder February 2019 (Metropolis Rink) collapsed in 2015, under the weight of snow and were concerned about the condition of other Town-owned structures. 2.2 Challenges Workshop participants identified potential areas of concerns based on the climate change impacts and vulnerabilities discussed above. Energy Infrastructure The Town may be vulnerable to decreases in energy reliability due to the impacts of climate changes and changing patterns in energy use. Climate change will likely increase the number of days buildings require cooling and decrease the number of days buildings needed for heating. Additionally, increased frequency and intensity of winter storm events exacerbate the risks to above- ground infrastructure including electrical transmission lines, particularly related to fallen trees. Additionally, workshop participants identified that lack of energy power supplies or backup generators at critical Town-owned facilities is a challenge. Facilities that serve vulnerable populations such as Canton Housing Authority Housing (state agency), private Senior Living communities, and the Senior Center (public) could be impacted by loss of power. Power loss could prevent key facilities from providing important public health and societal services to vulnerable populations and society. While the Town has some solar infrastructure, for example at the High School, the capacity is limited. The Town might be exposed to brownouts during peak demand in summertime or due to downed powerlines in winter snow/ice and wind storms. The Town currently lacks the ability to require private utility owners to make proactive upgrades to electric infrastructure. Deficient infrastructure could increase risk of power outages that impact the Town, its residents, and its businesses. The Town is not currently a member of regional collaboration efforts to promote energy infrastructure resilience. Dams The Town of Canton has multiple dams which provide flood protection recreation, aesthetic, cultural, and waterfront benefits. Data from the Office of Dam Safety identified the following dams in Canton:

Identifier Owner Dam Name MA00166 Town of Canton Reservoir Pond Dam MA00806 Town of Canton Forge Pond Dam MA00807 Town of Canton Bolivar Pond Dam MA01162 Town of Canton Shepard Pond Dam MA03104 Town of Canton Old Shepard Street Dam MA03105 Private Revere Street Dam Spillway Dam at MA03106 MBTA - MA Bay Transit Authority Neponset St. MA03107 DCR - Dept. of Conservation & Recreation Ponkapoag Pond Dam Note: The owner of MA00166 was updated to the Town of Canton based on information from the Town that the ownership of this dam was transferred

Canton Community Resilience Building Workshop: Summary of Findings 6 Prepared by Kleinfelder February 2019 The Office of Dam Safety classified all dams with the hazard code “significant risk,” indicating that failure may cause loss of life and damage home(s), industrial or commercial facilities, secondary highway(s) or railroad(s) or cause interruption of use or service of relatively important facilities. As of February 2017, Massachusetts Dam Safety Regulations were modified to require owners of Significant Hazard Dams to prepare and submit to MassDEP Emergency Action Plans (EAP) including a dam failure inundation map. According to the Department of Public Works, the condition of dams has come to the forefront of the Town’s attention in recent years, and the Town has accordingly made significant investments in the maintenance of dams. In 2018, improvements were made to both Reservoir Pond Dam and Old Shepard Street Dam to improve the structural integrity of the infrastructure. Participants identified that structural integrity of the dams continues to be a concern for the future. As infrastructure ages and precipitation patterns change, the structural integrity of the dams could require additional maintenance. Since some dams are owned by other parties, ensuring the structural integrity of these Dams is outside of the Town’s direct control. Transportation Workshop participants identified numerous vulnerabilities in the transportation system with specific consideration to few key locations most vulnerable to identified hazards. The reliability of the transportation system is of concern because of the potential impacts on life safety and the economy. Flooding and snow storms increase roadway accidents, disrupt emergency response activities, and accelerate roadway degradation. Commuter rail continuity was also a concern for residents who rely on the regional transportation system to commute to work in Boston. It was also noted that many of the routes potentially exposed to flooding would impact people’s commutes to and from Boston. It was reported that roadway drainage systems are not adequately sized or designed for future storms. Communication System Redundancy of emergency communication systems was a concern for many workshop participants. Current emergency communication requires citizens to opt-in, which could limit the reach or effectiveness of messaging in an emergency. Additional avenues of communication rely on the coordination between emergency responders, multiple Town departments, and State and Federal Agencies. Water Quality Water quality of surface waters, such as rivers, streams, and ponds were identified as an ongoing issue in Canton. Waterbodies receive runoff from the Town’s drainage system. Water bodies adjacent to industrial sites were particularly vulnerable natural resources during extreme precipitation events. With increased rainfall, participants were concerned that pollution from roadway, residential storage of contaminants, and industrial site runoff would exacerbate existing issues. Participants mentioned that residents may lack education about how their actions impacts water quality. Participants also highlighted concerns about roadway salt treatments and leakage and overflows from sewer systems into the waterways. Trees Trees on both public and private property become more important for mitigating the impact of extreme heat, however they will face increasing environmental threats due to climate change.

Canton Community Resilience Building Workshop: Summary of Findings 7 Prepared by Kleinfelder February 2019 Participants expressed concerns related to wildlife management and the risk of non-native species thriving in warmer conditions impacting the health of ecosystems. Tree management was a primary concern for participants. Existing trees in poor health or planting the wrong types of trees unable to sustain projected climate change conditions can allow for greater risk to energy infrastructure, general safety issues if branches were to fall, and could create greater susceptibility to invasion species. Vulnerable Populations According to the last census and emphasized during the workshop, the Town has a large and growing population of elderly and foreign-born residents. These demographic groups disproportionately depend on bus transit, affordable housing, food delivery, translation of emergency messages and notifications in native language, and access to medical services. Increasing hazards may impact the continuity of these services. Vulnerable populations also face heightened health risks from hazard exposure (such as extreme heat or cold), disruptions to utility services, and increased heat/cooling cost burdens. Participants questioned whether the Town has a list of seniors in different programs, and senior facilities to prioritize for power restoration. Municipal Facilities Canton’s municipal buildings were identified has being vulnerable to several hazards during the workshop. The reliability of roofs, particularly flat roofs, under more frequent extreme weather events was a concern to workshop participants. Schools, hospitals, and residential health care centers (such as the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children and the Rotenberg Center) are critical facilities offering public health services to the community. The Town identified that some of these areas are susceptible to multiple hazards, including flooding. Emergency responders and residents will require access to municipal facilities which serve as emergency shelters, and, adequate supplies and preparations will need to be made in advance of climate related hazards so that emergency response plans can be implemented. 2.3 Strengths and Assets: By attending and participating in this workshop, residents of Canton demonstrated their commitment and activism which is an invaluable strength to the community. When planning for resilience in the face of extreme weather events, these qualities provide a strong basis. The following list captures the wide range of other strengths and assets identified by workshop participants:

• The community is interested in and committed to building resiliency, as demonstrated by the participation of a broad swath of stakeholders in the workshop. This community can provide support to on-going efforts and maintain the momentum for implementation of resiliency next steps.

• This community has well-connected residents who could be leveraged in an emergency to facilitate communication.

• The wetlands and interconnected ecosystem throughout the Town can be enhanced to contribute to resiliency.

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• The Town has a dedicated staff working on stormwater infrastructure improvements.

• The Town’s High School has an existing independent renewable source of energy with the potential to be to provide resiliency in electrical grid failure at a small scale.

Additionally, the Town is undertaking multiple planning efforts which could help mitigate the effects of climate related hazards. Some of these efforts include updates to the Town’s Master Plan, Open Space and Recreation Plan, Emergency Management Plan (with support from Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency), and revisions to Flood Maps (with support from FEMA). 3. Top Recommendations to Improve Resilience to Hazards: In the second part of the workshop, Kleinfelder presented case examples of community resilience actions potentially relevant to Canton. Participants then worked in small groups to generate lists of potential actions to reduce Canton’s vulnerabilities and reinforce its strengths (Appendix C). They were asked to consider whether the actions address multiple hazards, are intermediate steps, or strengthen existing initiatives and cost. Next, they prioritized actions and differentiated them as short-term, long-term, and ongoing. As a final step of the Workshop, each group was asked to identify their top three recommendations to improve resilience to hazards in Canton. 3.1 Top Recommendations The following list of top recommendations, which is intended to provide guidance to the Town on next steps, was presented to attendees at the Listening Session on January 28, 2019. A sign-in sheet from this session is included as Appendix D. Attendees of the Listening Session participated in a dot voting activity and were asked to identify three of these top priority actions that would best support community resilience in Canton. The number of votes each action received is indicated in parentheses. The action receiving the most votes, with 10, was a public education program on climate change and climate-related hazards. Participants indicated that this action, if implemented in Canton, should leverage existing educational materials. The list of high priority actions presented below is organized into categories (infrastructure, societal, and ecosystem) rather than by vote rank. Examples of other communities that have implemented similar actions are also provided, where information was readily available. Category 1. Infrastructure Priority Actions

i. Town wide Drainage and Stormwater Infrastructure Action A: Implement stormwater infrastructure incentives and guidelines for improvement (0): • Include offsite mitigation and installation of green infrastructure in future projects. • Develop new and retrofit drainage design guidelines that factor future climate change projections • Develop a prioritized list of infrastructure projects that could be funded through new development • Build partnerships between the Town and other regional organizations.

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Action B: Improve Long-term resiliency of dam infrastructure (1) • Conduct a dam condition assessment under consideration of future climate Example: MassPort Disaster and Infrastructure Resiliency Plan: The Massachusetts Port Authority (MassPort) prepared a climate preparedness plan for their facilities, which included a hazards analysis, vulnerability assessment, and resiliency action plan. Source: http://www.massport.com/media/1149/massport-floodproofing-design- guide-revised-april-2015.pdf

Action C: Proceed with a Town wide or Targeted Hydrologic/ Hydraulic drainage evaluation (4): • Identify most at-risk areas to flooding under future climate scenarios • Assess targeted flood mitigation solutions for those areas

Action D: Focus on a flooding risk assessment and pre-planning for projected flooding impacts including emergency energy supplies (6) • Identify evacuation routes impacted by hazards • Provide generators for facilities that serve vulnerable populations or emergency shelters (including the senior center) Example: City of Medford: Medford is currently conducting a study to gain better understanding of drainage infrastructure in high priority areas with funding provided through the MVP Action Grant Program. Source: http://www.newea.org/wp- content/uploads/2018/11/NEWEA_CSO18_AHunt.pdf ii. Climate Change Risk and Vulnerability Assessment and Resiliency Guidelines Action A: Complete a comprehensive climate change risk and vulnerability assessment (1): • Use future climate projections, the Hazard Mitigation Plan, and related data to identify hazards and target strategies to reduce the vulnerability of critical assets or impacts to specific populations. To accomplish this, the Town could floodproof municipal buildings or complete a more detailed HMP for specific assets or areas. Some of the critical infrastructure in the Town is clustered and sometimes located in the floodplain. This plan could be for hardening specific assets or a specific area in Town for climate related hazards. Action B: Develop a resiliency plan for critical Town-owned buildings (2) • Conduct a survey for emergency services (cooling/warming; food shelters) • Work with the Building Commissioner, Building Department, Building Renovation Committee, and/or the Board of Selectmen to identify what is cost effective for multiple uses and what exists in Town’s inventory, and identifying back-up sites for emergency operations Example:

Canton Community Resilience Building Workshop: Summary of Findings 10 Prepared by Kleinfelder February 2019 Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment, City of Cambridge: The City of Cambridge conducted a Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment (CCVA) to understand risks posed by climate change the implications of making the community more resilient. Source: https://www.cambridgema.gov/CDD/Projects/Climate/climatechangeresilian ceandadaptation.aspx

Action C: Implement adaptation/resiliency strategies to harden critical buildings used for shelter and infrastructure that serves these facilities (2) • Develop a program for shelters at schools, especially Galvin School and High School • Develop cooling and warming center on at the Library

Category 2. Societal i. Interactions with the public Action A: Initiate an education program/campaign on climate change (10): • Use effective communication strategies, including the Town’s website and social media, for public information related to preparedness • Develop a program for education on awareness of climate change impact and possible preparedness measures; e.g. talk to your neighbors and help others Example: Somerville Climate Forward: The City’s comprehensive climate change plan to set goals to prepared for the effects of and reduce the contribution to climate change. Source: https://www.somervillema.gov/climateforward

Action B: Improve the Town communication networks (1): • Identify strategies in partnership with kids for engaging families who do not speak English at home. • Identify neighborhoods with vulnerable populations • Reach to people through emergency messaging (opt-in vs all-in); • Expand on set of tools available to Town staff and developing outreach material on messaging tools (Everbridge/Code Red alert) • Expand social media use to communicate before/during/ after weather related emergencies. Action C: Create Partnerships (7) • Create partnerships between the Town and industrial property owners for property redevelopment to limit impact from climate change, mainly flooding of industrial properties and opportunities in reducing urban heat islands. • Change regulations and zoning to require that major redevelopment meet standards to mitigate climate related hazards • Research stormwater infrastructure incentives and develop strategic relationships with vendors or providers of environmental products (such solar panels vendors, tree nurseries, or green infrastructure vendors) leading to implementation of improvements. Example: vendors may

Canton Community Resilience Building Workshop: Summary of Findings 11 Prepared by Kleinfelder February 2019 provide a feasibility study or optimization plans with special rates or other incentives for property owners to act

Category 3. Environmental Action A: Protect open space and water resources (3) • Develop a detailed study to assess possible impact of climate change on the Town wetlands. • Implement regulatory controls or policy changes addressing climate change (ex: legal mechanisms to promote low-impact development, and protect open space areas). • Protect wells from contamination on private properties abutting wetlands or that are part of critical watershed. Action B: Manage watershed across the region (4) • Contribute to regional initiatives on water quality and groundwater protection for example, Neponset Valley Watershed Association, Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA), Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) • Study impacts of increased development and increased rates of summer drought on existing water supply (dependency on local wells versus MWRA) • Contribute to regional initiatives for the protection of potable water, “what we drink” Example: Mystic River Watershed Association: Communities around the Mystic River have joined together to collaboratively act on climate resilience. Source: https://mysticriver.org/the-work/#climateanchor Action C: Improve Hazardous Waste Collection (2) • Increase household hazardous waste collection days • Educate about special measures; “what to do” for waste collection during flooding/heat • Designate location for drop-offs (paints, tires, etc.) regularly during the year • Identify and Eliminate pollution sources

Canton Community Resilience Building Workshop: Summary of Findings 12 Prepared by Kleinfelder February 2019 3.2 Other Potential Actions The following list captures the other potential actions identified by workshop participants, organized by priority (but not ranked). These recommendations were generated and prioritized in small group discussions. Additional high priority actions from the listening session are included in this section. (Other) Highest Priority

• Develop more redundancy in the Town communication networks

• Update the regulations for the stormwater bylaws.

• Increase or facilitate more hazardous waste collection/drop-off points

• Install smart grids for complexes such as senior housing.

• Update the Town evacuation plan.

• Change design standards.

• Make schools warming centers and extend library hours to Saturdays for shelter/centers.

• Sign up residents for Town alerts, and encourage them to opt-in.

• Develop or update a plan to shelter or relocate those who are considered at-risk should a snow, ice, or heat emergency or electrical power outage occur.

• Complete an assessment of communication utilities.

• Proactive tree management.

• Implement groundwater reuse systems and encourage the use of rain barrels.

• Efforts to mitigate climate change and greenhouse gas emissions, such as transitioning to sustainable energy. This action could include regional collaboration (from Listening Session).

• Planning and zoning to ensure that development of of residential, commercial, and industrial spaces are in alignment with Town goals and minimize hazards (from Listening Session).

• Enhance the use of the Sustainability Committee to achieve the Town’s goals (from Listening Session).

• Maintenance of Private Dams (from Listening Session).

• Expand study of climate-related hazards to improve understanding of how the Town’s local actions are a part of global, regional, and state-wide trends and efforts, specifically from a public health and safety context (from Listening Session). Moderate Priority

• Build an east-west road that would provide an alternate evacuation route.

• Create a more comprehensive mobility plan that would encourage the sidewalk update program to invest in redundancy (e.g. Sidewalks, bike lanes).

• Communication of the severity and duration of energy and power outages.

Canton Community Resilience Building Workshop: Summary of Findings 13 Prepared by Kleinfelder February 2019 • Increase Canton’s energy self-sufficiency.

• Invest in underground infrastructure.

• Advocate for regional resiliency of large gas transmission lines.

• Conduct a more detailed flood assessment including new flood maps.

• Conduct bridge inspections and assessments.

• Encourage residents to sewer their properties and educate on septic systems.

• Maintain emergency response equipment.

• School-based community service.

• Expand communication system to preserve economic/business continuity.

• Educate the public about groundwater, aquifers, wetlands, planning protection, and restoration.

• Update zoning bylaws to incentivize meaningful development.

• Organic de-icing before and after snow events.

• Remove standing water to prevent pests/disease.

• Update sub-division rules and regulations.

• Implement restrictions and easements for insects and pests, and animal control should spray areas containing pests. Lowest Priority

• Communicate disruptions in service of commuter rail to residents.

• Encourage leadership discussions to promote programs and hire new staff to specialize in emergency response.

• Educate high-risk communities.

• Build a community garden at the Senior Center.

• Build a redundant emergency communication system for seniors, public housing, and assisted living facilities.

• Tap industrial properties to contribute to climate change resiliency (e.g. Solar panels, water management).

• Coordinate with power company to prevent disease and falling power lines. 4. Affiliation of Workshop Participants and Invitees

• Town Administrator - Charlie Aspinwall • Board of Selectmen - Mark Porter • Massachusetts State Representative - Bill Galvin

Canton Community Resilience Building Workshop: Summary of Findings 14 Prepared by Kleinfelder February 2019 • Planning Department - Laura Smead • Board of Health - Cindy Bonner • Council on Aging - Robin Tobin • DPW/Engineering - Barbara Reardon • Library - Andrea Capone • Sustainability Committee - Tim Calabrese • Walk Bike and Hike Committee, Sustainability Committee, Planning Board - Patti McDermott • School Committee (formerly Finance Committee) - Nichola Gallagher • Historic Commission and Trustees of the Public Library - Emily Prigot • Commission on Disability, Conservation Administrator - Heather Cahill • Finance Committee; Master Plan Steering Committee, Economic Development Committee - Emilio Mauro • Police Department – Lt. Patty Sherrill • Fire Department – Deputy Chief Scott Johnson • Emergency Management – Dennis Mitchell • Building Commissioner – Ed Walsh • Neponset Valley Watershed Association – Ian Cooke and Kerry Snyder • Stormwater Task Force Member; Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan; Canton Association of Business and Industry member - Mike Fabbiano • Housing Authority Executive Director – Mark Roy • Building Renovations Committee member – Maureen McDonough • General Manager, Greater Boston - The Trustees of Reservations – Vidya Tikku • Planning Board, Community Preservation Committee, Capital Planning Committee – Bob Panio • Retired Meteorologist and former Board member – Jim Sims

Invited, Not in Attendance: • (Other) Board of Selectmen members • Board of Health Director • School Superintendent • Conservation Agent (temporary) • Director of Parks and Recreation • Animal Control • GIS Analyst • Finance Director • DPW Superintendent • Council on Aging Director • Assistant Town Engineer • (other) Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan Committee members • Building Maintenance Technician • Facilities Director, Schools • (other) Sustainability Committee members • (other) Planning Board members • (other) Board of Health members • (other) School Committee members • (other) Historic Commission members

Canton Community Resilience Building Workshop: Summary of Findings 15 Prepared by Kleinfelder February 2019 • (other) Conservation Commission members • Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee • (other) Commission on Disability members • Water and Sewer Rate Policy Committee • Playground and Recreation Commission • (other) Community Preservation Committee members • (other) Capital Planning Committee members • (other) Finance Committee members • (other) Walk, Bike, and Hike Committee members • (other) Council on Aging members • Youth Commission • Zoning Board of Appeals • Police Chief • Fire Chief • (other) Traffic Committee members(other) Master Plan Steering Committee members • Neighboring Town Planners (TRIC) • Metropolitan Area Planning Council TRIC Regional Coordinator • Reservoir Pond Association members • Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency • Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce President and CEO • Canton Downtown Business Association members and leadership • (other) Housing Authority Board of Directors • Museum of American Bird Art and other Policy staff from Mass Audubon • Water Resource Scientist, Nature Conservancy • Massasoit Community College, Sustainable Massasoit Task Force leader • Blue Hills Regional Tech Superintendent/Director • Cornerstone at Canton Executive Director • Green Communities Coordinator for Southeast Region • MWRA Community Relations Manager

Workshop Project Team: Planning Department: • Laura Smead (Town Planner)

Kleinfelder: • Nathalie Beauvais (Facilitator, Project Manager) • Kirsten Ryan (Facilitator) • Indrani Ghosh (Facilitator) • Robin Seidel (MVP Certified Provider) • Andrew Goldberg (Facilitator)

Core Group: • Laura Smead (Town Planner) • Charlie Aspinwall (Town Administrator) • Mike Trotta (DPW Director) • Barbara Reardon (Town Engineer)

Canton Community Resilience Building Workshop: Summary of Findings 16 Prepared by Kleinfelder February 2019 • Ed Walsh (Building Inspector) • Kenneth Berkowitz (Fire Chief) • Charles Doody (Police Chief) • Cindy Bonner (Public Health Nurse) • Sustainability Committee members: Rachel Forsyth, Tim Calabrese, Patti McDermott

Citation: Town of Canton (2019), Community Resilience Building Workshop: Summary of Findings. Planning Department and Kleinfelder. Canton, Massachusetts.

Canton Community Resilience Building Workshop: Summary of Findings 17 Prepared by Kleinfelder February 2019 References: The Nature Conservancy & Community Resilience Building (No Date), Community Resilience Building Workshop Guide

Town of Canton (2018), Town of Canton Hazard Mitigation Plan 2018 Update, Prepared by GCG Associates, Inc.

Town of Canton (2018), Town of Canton Draft Open Space and Recreation Plan, Prepared by Weston & Sampson

Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (2003) Flooding Plan for the Town of Canton MAPC (2018) GIS layers: Hot Spots and Critical Assets MassGIS (2012), GIS Layer: Dams, Accessed from: https://docs.digital.mass.gov/dataset/massgis- data-dams

Acknowledgements: Special thanks to: • Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs for providing the Town with grant funding to implement the CRB process. • Massachusetts State Representative Bill Galvin for his leadership, support, and participation in the workshop. • Board of Selectmen, Chair, Mark Porter and Town Administrator, Charlie Aspinwall, for their leadership support and active participation in the workshop. • Town Planner, Laura Smead, for her passion, time, and dedication to the Town of Canton • Core group members and workshop participants for investing their time, focus, and passion into the workshop and moving the identified priorities forward. • Massachusetts Planning Council (MAPC) for providing data on the Town’s critical assets and urban heat islands

Canton Community Resilience Building Workshop: Summary of Findings 18 Prepared by Kleinfelder February 2019 CANTON COMMUNITY RESILIENCE BUILDING WORKSHOP

NOVEMBER 16, 2018 WORKSHOP AGENDA I. Kick-off 9:00 am II. Hazards 9:40 am o Presentation and large group discussion

III. Break 10:30 am IV. Community Strengths and Vulnerabilities 10:45 am o Presentation o Small group exercise o Small groups present findings V. Lunch 12:00 pm VI. Community Actions 1:00 pm o Presentation o Small group exercise VII. Break 2:45 pm VIII. Priority Actions 3:00 pm o Small group exercise o Small groups present findings IX. Summary and Closing 4:00 pm 2 INTRODUCE YOURSELVES!

▪ Name

▪ Affiliation • (department, organization, business, resident, etc.)

▪ One of your favorite things about Canton • (community value, place, thing, person, etc.)

3 GROUND RULES

1. Everyone must participate (and listen) 2. Everyone’s input is equally valued 3. Disagree without being disagreeable 4. No side conversations 5. Stay on topic

4 II. HAZARDS What are Canton’s past, current, and future hazards?

Heavy Ice/Snow Wind Rainfall Storms

Extreme Brush Fires Drought Heat

5 WHAT IS CLIMATE CHANGE?

6 II. HEAVY RAINFALL - HISTORIC

• Heavy rainfall already causes flooding in Canton. • March 2010 • Impacts: infrastructure, property damage, loss of life/injury, natural resources

Two types of rainfall flooding: • Overbank flooding (Neponset River) • Drainage flooding

7 II. HEAVY RAINFALL – HISTORIC RIVERINE AND PIPED INFRASTRUCTURE FLOODING Riverine Flooding

Poor Drainage

Neponset St

8 II. HEAVY RAINFALL – FUTURE PROJECTIONS

• Total annual rainfall will increase • Heavy rainfall events will become more frequent

Source: resilientma.com, 2018 9 II HEAVY RAINFALL - 2030

Source: resilientma.com, 2018 10 II HEAVY RAINFALL - 2070

11 Source: resilientma.com, 2018 II HEAVY RAINFALL

Source: Design storm projections for the Boston metro area based on Kleinfelder/ATMOS projections, Nov.2015, 12 Kleinfelder for City of Cambridge. II. SNOW/ICE STORMS

13 II. SNOW/ICE STORMS

• We know how to handle snow! • In Canton’s region, there are historically about 119 days per year where temperatures reach below freezing. • That number could be reduced down to 77 by the year 2050. • Resulting in more precipitation falling as rain or freezing rain.

Source: resilientma.com 2018

14 WBUR II. SNOW/ICE STORMS

Source: 2018 SHMCAP report II. WIND

• Typically, damaging winds are classified as those exceeding 50-60 mph. • Damaging winds can occur from microbursts, blizzards, tropical storms, etc. • Impacts: town resources, infrastructure, private and public property.

Source: Joanne Rathe/Globe Staff

16 II. WIND

17 II. EXTREME HEAT – PRESENT HOT SPOTS

18 II. EXTREME HEAT -2030

19 II. EXTREME HEAT - 2070

20 II. EXTREME HEAT – ENERGY DEMAND

There will be more days required for cooling buildings than for heating by 2070.

21 II. EXTREME HEAT – PUBLIC HEALTH

Human health issues: • Heat-related illness and mortality • Air quality, asthma • Vector-borne diseases

22 II. DROUGHT

• More rainfall in large events could mean longer gaps with no rainfall locally. • Could impact natural resources: • Trees • Water quality • Aquatic organisms • Aquifers / Canton’s wells

23 Source: 2018 SHMCAP report II. DROUGHT

24 Source: 2018 SHMCAP report II. DROUGHT – CONSECUTIVE DRY DAYS 2030

25 Source: 2018 SHMCAP report II. DROUGHT – CONSECUTIVE DRY DAYS 2070

26 Source: 2018 SHMCAP report II. BRUSH FIRES • Like wind, brush fires are typically a result of dry ground conditions and drought. • Approximately 90% of wildfires in Massachusetts are caused by humans, the other 10% by lightning. • Impacts: natural resources, infrastructure, private and public property.

Source: CBS Boston c/o Dustin Fitch) 27 II. BRUSH FIRES

Source: CBS Boston c/o Dustin Fitch) 28 Source: 2018 SHMCAP report II. BRUSH FIRES

Source: CBS Boston c/o Dustin Fitch) 29 II. VOTE FOR YOUR 4TH HAZARD AND PROVIDE A REASON • What hazards have impacted your community in the past/present?

• Where, how often, and in what ways? • What is exposed to climate threats now and in the future? • What have been the impacts to operations and budgets, planning and mitigation efforts? Fill in Top 4 Hazards on Risk Matrix

30 III. BREAK – 15 MINS

CANTON COMMUNITY RESILIENCE BUILDING WORKSHOP

31 IV. STRENGTHS & VULNERABILITIES What are Canton’s infrastructural, societal, and environmental strengths and vulnerabilities?

Location Ownership Vulnerability Features Strength

Infrastructural

Societal

Environmental 32 IV. INFRASTRUCTURE

Examples of infrastructure include: • Bridges • Roads • Municipal Buildings • Emergency Operations • Schools • Dams • Utilities – overhead & buried • Wells • Drainage pipes

33 IV. INFRASTRUCTURE

34 IV. SOCIETY

Combination of factors and forces that affect the susceptibility of various groups within a community to harm, as well as their ability to respond positively after extreme events.

“The death toll was the result of distinct dangers in Chicago’s social environment: an increased population of isolated seniors who live and die alone”– Eric Klinenberg

35 IV. SOCIETY

Combination of factors and forces that affect the susceptibility of various groups within a community to harm, as well as their ability to respond positively after extreme events.

2016¹ 23,352

2020 24,225

2025 25,299

2030 26,272

2035 27,073

1 Population from U.S. Census Bureau Canton Stats : Age and Population

36 IV. SOCIETY

Vulnerable populations, post-incident are most likely to be effected by lack of access to recovery services, displacement, injury, illness, loss of employment, and property damage.

Canton Stats : Income

37 IV. SOCIETY

Get to know your neighbors!

Photo source: Canton Citizen Canton Stats : Foreign Born Residents

38 IV. ENVIRONMENT Benefits of natural systems include: • Flood storage • Recreation and tourism • Cooling during heat waves • Biodiversity conservation • Water filtration • Mobility Vulnerabilities • Water quality and quantity Photo: Canton Citizen • Invasive species • Damage from extreme weather Reservoir Pond, photo by Town of Canton Engineering staff

39 IV. ENVIRONMENT

Environmental Challenges: • Erosion • Invasive plant material • Chronic flooding • Sedimentation • Ground and Surface Water Pollution • Impaired Water Bodies

40 IV. RESILIENCE & VULNERABILITIES What are Canton’s infrastructural, societal, and environmental strengths and vulnerabilities?

Location Ownership Vulnerability Features Strength

Town-wide

Multi-Neighborhood

Single-Neighborhood

Specific Location

41 IV. RESILIENCE & VULNERABILITIES What are Canton’s infrastructural, societal, and environmental strengths and vulnerabilities?

Location Ownership Vulnerability Features Strength

Town-wide State

Multi-Neighborhood Town

Single-Neighborhood Private

Specific Location Shared

42 IV. RESILIENCE & VULNERABILITIES What are Canton’s infrastructural, societal, and environmental strengths and vulnerabilities?

Location Ownership Vulnerability Features Strength

Town-wide State Vulnerability

Town Multi-Neighborhood Strength

Single-Neighborhood Private Both

Specific Location Shared

43 IV. RESILIENCE & VULNERABILITIES Small Group Exercise

• What infrastructure, societal features, or important natural resources are exposed to current and future hazards? • What makes them vulnerable? • What makes them resilient? • What are the consequences if the existing vulnerabilities are not addressed?

44 V. LUNCH – 1 HOUR

CANTON COMMUNITY RESILIENCE BUILDING WORKSHOP

45 VI. COMMUNITY ACTIONS Case Studies HAZARDS FEATURES

46 VII. WET FLOODPROOFING Community Action

47 VII. RAISED BUILDINGS Community Action

48 VII. DECORATIVE FLOOD WALLS Community Action

Source: ABC News, KAAL TV

Source: FloodBreak Source: Terrascapes Landscape Design 49 VII. DEMOUNTABLE FLOOD PANELS Community Action

50 VII. PREVENTING SEWER BACKFLOW Community Action Backflow Preventer Valve

Pros: • Closes automatically

Cons: • Flap can get stuck (fail) • Requires maintenance Sewer Shutoff Valve Pros: • Reliable

Cons: • Someone has to close it

51 VII. BERMS WITH BENEFITS Community Action

52 VII. GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE Community Action

Benefits of LID • Flow Control • Detention • Retention • Filtration • Infiltration • Treatment

53 Source: Garbini & Garbini Landscape Architecture, Inc.k VII. PERMEABLE PAVEMENT Community Action

Permeable Permeable Pavement

Impermeable

54 Source: Green Planet Ethics VII. DUAL-USE FLOOD STORAGE Community Action

Source: Created for DART Las Vegas Athletic Field Flood Storage

55 VII. DUAL-USE FLOOD STORAGE Community Action Canal Streets Explore innovative options for managing stormwater Open Spaces

North Point Park VII. MULTI-BENEFIT WATER INFRASTRUCTURE Community Action

Source: San Antonio River Authority Single Purpose Multi-Benefit

57 VII. MULTI-USE LEVEES Community Action

Flood Protection Source: San Antonio River Authority Mobility

58 VII. PREPARE Community Action

Equipment Contracts Storage

59 VII. CLEAR COMMUNICATION Community Action

60 VII. DEICING ROADS Community Action

Equipment

15 million tons of deicing salt are used each year in the United States

61 VII. ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS Community Action

Other options?

62 VII. SNOW & ICE Community Action What would Dwight Schrute do?

Source: NBC The Office 63 VII. STAY ON TOP OF MAINTENANCE Community Action

64 VII. REDUCE PAVEMENT Community Action Source: Almaden Solar

Reduce Asphalt with: • Infill development • Native Landscaping • Solar power canopy Source: Tree Link News devices

65 VII. REDUCE PAVEMENT Community Action Source: Almaden Solar

Reduce Asphalt with: • Infill development • Native Landscaping • Solar power canopy Source: Tree Link News devices

66 VII. COOLING CENTERS Community Action

Cooling centers are: Air-conditioned public facilities where people may go for relief during periods of extreme heat.

67 VII. ALTERNATIVE ROOFS Community Action

White Roofs Green Roofs

68 VII. RENEWABLE MICRO-GRIDS Community Action

Source: Microgrid Resources Coalition

69 VII. WATER RESTRICTION ADVISORY Community Action

Source: Harwich Water Department 70 VII. DROUGHT MANAGEMENT PLANS Community Action

71 VI. COMMUNITY ACTIONS Small Group Exercise

• What actions will reduce vulnerabilities or reinforce strengths? • Do they address single or multiple hazards? • Are there intermediate steps to implement the actions? • Are there existing programs, plans, or projects that the actions could strengthen?

72 VII. BREAK – 15 MINS

CANTON COMMUNITY RESILIENCE BUILDING WORKSHOP

73 VIII. PRIORITY ACTIONS

Factors to consider: • Funding availability and terms • Agreement on outstanding impacts from recent hazard events • Necessity for advancing longer term outcomes • Contribution towards meeting existing local and regional planning objectives

74 VIII. PRIORITY ACTIONS Small Group Exercise

75 VIII. PRIORITY ACTIONS  Group 1  Strategies  Group 2  Strategies  Group 3 Priorities Strategies  Group 4  Strategies

76 IX. SUMMARY AND CLOSING

▪ Reflections

▪ Next Steps

▪ Ways to stay involved

77 THANK YOU!!!!

The Kleinfelder Team Robin Seidel Nathalie Beauvais Indrani Ghosh Andrew Goldberg Kirsten Ryan

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Community Resilience Building Risk Matrix www.CommunityResilienceBuilding.org

Schools heat days and snow days Town Town

Mobility/Accessibility = no sidewalk (relates to infrastructural ‐ All buildings row)

Disease ‐ skin cancer. Air quality (asthma)

Environmental Moths ‐ limited to type of trees ? Mosquitoes ‐ Lyme disease, west nile virus Greening of Canton ‐ less S (tree Urban Forest (relates to Infrastructural ‐ Energy/Power According to Public and impervious surfaces near V/S? H managemen (animals) row) species? Private trees could address heat t plan) and flooding Animal Control Interface with anumals (squirrels, fox, coyotes, bird, deer, and first turkey) responder Flood‐prone Increased flooding and repeated mold and increase in areas Mixed V radon (basement) Industrial properties to be tapped to contribute to CC Contamination of water risk rises with increased resiliency ‐ eg. Solar panel, stress/drought and extreme heat water management ‐ incentives in MP? Community Resilience Building Risk Matrix www.CommunityResilienceBuilding.org

Top Priority Hazards (tornado, floods, wildfire, hurricanes, earthquake, drought, sea level rise, heat wave, etc.) H‐M‐L priority for action over the Short or Long term (and Ongoing) Priority Time V = Vulnerability S = Strength Short Long Flood Snow/Ice Wind Heat/Drought H ‐ M ‐ L Features Location Ownership V or S Ongoing Infrastructural Updated SW by land regulations for new development (moving ongoing, target and continuous short (mean Public/Private revision). Use updated Stormwater Infrastructure (Public and Private) ‐ Sizing and Use of organic‐based duration), Town wide State/Municipal V&S design criteria for now X H maintenance deicers long (everywhere) Offsite stormwater (existing mitigation (identified retrofits) tanks) ($$). Advocate for rain barrels ($). Ground Town‐specific drought water reuse systems. mitigation plan Private (land Advocacy ($), microgrids underground infrastructure … collaboration efforts efficiency. Offset peak Electrical Energy (substations, above ground lines (60/40), Short. Long. Town wide leased from V&S ($$$), mini‐hydroelectric ($$$), tree maintenance ($) for critical infrastructure demand by usage. M solar array (fields). High school has solar. Long. Town) power supply ($$) ($) Recommended Cobbs Corner advocacy for regional energy usage, … drains. Gas (large transmission lines) Private V X Mshort Town resiliency ($) Redundant energy ($$) Neponset, Use of organic‐based More detailed flood Dedham, devices O, S (new), L Roads (emergency/evac routes) (scenic routes) Rt 138 Town/State V assessment (new flood M Randolph, use of light‐color (existing) maps). Pervious pavement. Pleasant painting materials ($$) I95/Bolivar Bridge assessment and Use of organic‐based Bridges Town/State V/S HL Street inspection ($$) deicers ? Update dam assessment X Dams Townwide Town/State V/S HO‐M considering future climate Viaduct State V X L L Societal 1) Hardening power HVAC & hardening schools (eg. Elementary) 2) buddy system, …, expanded communication (emergency communication) of existing services) Private/Non‐ Upgrading, maintenance Proactive management School‐based Historic Sites/Properties Town wide V/S Hardening/Flood ($$$) MO profit of equipment ($$) ($) community service redundant power School‐based Washington St, systems better ($$) community service Public/Private/ Schools (Pappas Rehab, Rottenberg Center) Randolph, Rt V/S Flood Proofing ($$$‐$) (related to HO‐S State/Local 138 outreach/buddy system) Outreach/buddy Changing design state/local coordination between system ($) (related to Senior center/community see map V/S standards*/redundant Outreach/buddy HS public town departments school based power ($) community service) Changing design Filling out Backup power for Library Washington Public V/S standards*/redundant power contacts/community gaps emergency HS ($) ($-$$) communication ($$) Clusters (Rt Private Update emergency Systems (solar, battery), expanded communication Economic/Business Continuity Impacts 138, Ownership w V management plan for M‐L L emergency shelters system (hi‐tech/low‐tech) Washington) public impact natural disasters O‐S (public Redundant emergency Senior center ‐ housing), L Senior/Public Housing/Assisted Living Map Public V communication system ($‐ community garden. Use M/L (Private $$) of green/blue/white assisted) roofs ($$‐$$$) Day care, pre schools *** Map Most private V M/L Environmental Develop urban forest Develop urban forest Trees (heritage trees, loss of land/habitat/trails) Tree Townwide management plan. Pro‐active tree Pro‐active tree management plan. V/S M, H S, O around reservoirs (Bradley) Updating sub‐division management management Updating sub‐division rules/regulations rules/regulations Pro-active tree Pro-active tree Develop urban forest selecting legal management management management plan. Open Space (golf courses, blue hill) Town Town/Private mechanisms (eg. Right of HS Updating sub‐division first refusal) rules/regulations restrictions/easements. Insects/Microbes/Pests Migration (Deer) Town T Pest management. wil be less will be less H, M O, L Regional advocacy Develop urban forest Organic de-icing X management plan. Updating sub-division S (high‐vol)/V rules/regulations. Public Develop urban forest (drought/wate education. Updating zoning management plan. Groundwater/Aquifers Large Under Golf Town Wide Town MO r supply ‐ 60% bylaws to incentivize Updating sub‐division town wells) meaningful development - rules/regulations more green space. Legal mechanisms for potential open space selecting legal Develop urban forest Surface Water/wetlands encroaching and loss (Neponset mechanisms (eg. Right of management plan. Town State/Town V/S Organic de‐icing X M O‐S River, Res) first refusal). Public Updating sub‐division education. rules/regulations Community Resilience Building Risk Matrix www.CommunityResilienceBuilding.org

ID seniors at risk HS Societal Know your neighbors/neighborhood partnerships (future problem solvers) Vulnerable Pop (Hospital, Sen. Living, Nursing home, Senior center cooling, V&S MS;O ESL/non‐English)* town pool Emergency Response (Existing plans, prop access, all Have a plan, prepare Educate high risk Encourage leadership discussions to promote S LO hazard) materials communities programs and hire staff

Services; insp & maint Retrofits.Library hours Library hours extend to Ensure access, retrofits Schools & Buildings (library, roofs, skating rink) V/S generator and warming extend to saturdays for saturdays for H and prep center shelter/centers shelter/centers

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Emergency Communication via local tv news, social media, Education/sign up S/U encourage opt‐in. sign up residents for town alerts. HS/O rev. 911, canton kiosk, cell phone, em. Reports/ code red campaign at town hall

Recreation ‐ Reservoir Pond

Environmental Education and Planning Wetlands (Resources for flooding/storage) S protection and restoration ML ($$) Remove standing water Pest/Animal Control Pests/Disease Vectors (West Nile, Ticks and Lyme) (policies? Management % Spraying Edu. Bat house. Eagle ML pub land?) scouts proj. Garages. Plym. Edu. Esp. HHW Chemical hazards LO Rubber outreach/consistency

Water quality Proper SW Mgmt. GW Watershed ‐ water quality; temp; algae Res Alt de-icing. Pervious pvt. protection. HO;L prot. Pesticide/herbicide golf course management Trees/Vegetation (disease, heat protection, falling power power comp. coord O;L lines)

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Superfund/Cleanup/Env area of containment LL/O Community Resilience Building Risk Matrix www.CommunityResilienceBuilding.org

138 Turnpike near Dan Road, Shepards pond flooding flooding/major transit MADOT V/S Rockland route

DPW site ‐ Bolivar Street/Forge Pond S,V Vulnerability and flooding

Water Dept ‐ near Prest. Elm Green Lodge University floods V, V Vulnerability and flooding Societal Town Vulnerable population Townwide Both Ed programs ‐ continue/formalize ‐ add other topics Neighbors Schools, health Proactive messaging ‐ health fair/visits to FD srctr ‐ expand topics ‐ IT ‐ M,S. Emergency messaging ‐ Education ‐ lack of pub preparedness Townwide dept, em Vuln Improve everbridge ‐ not used ‐ H,S. More staff. Generators ‐ H,S. services state, council on Unprepared senior housing specific Vuln aging Town Comm/Info Network Chain Townwide Both By voting district? Administration Private management, Apartment Building with Residents not attached to Canton Town/Specific condo Both Reach out to property management establish emerg plan associations, state

Stronger IT related to Em Specific Town VS Pre planning with EOC Cert. Need redundancy/training. Emergency messaging ‐ P/O townwide

Environmental (schools/town buildings ‐ assessing buildings (town ) for current emergency shelter and possible future adaptations/mult purpose) Town DEP Water quality/Sediment Regional V Understand risks/hydraulics (flood mgmt study) Private Town DEP Household haz storage education ‐ proactive & reactive. Businesses with flooding vulnerability ‐ Contamination during flooding Regional V MS/O Private inventory/mitigate

Wildlife Regional Town V 1 animal control person full time. DCR Resources ‐ utilize? Collaborate?

Recreation Townwide Town VS

Wetlands Town Town VS

Town arborist DPW (other responsibilities) Trees Town Town VS Inventory/Management Plan for trees? LL,O Appendix D Listening Session Sign-in Sheet

Canton Vulnerability Preparedness Listening Session Sign-in

Facilitators: Laura Smead (Town Planner) and Kleinfelder (Consultants) Date: January 28, 2019 Place/Room: Canton Public Library, Community Room Time: 7:00PM

PRINT NAME AFFILIATION

1. Heather Cahill Conservation Administrator, resident

2. Ed Walsh Building Commissioner

3. Scott Johnson Deputy Chief, Fire Department

4. Regen Milani Conservation Agent

5. Anne Holden Resident

6. Cindy Bonner Resident

7. Jennifer Wexler Resident

8. Meredith McLoughlin Resident, Master Plan Steering Committee

Financial Committee/ Master Plan Steering 9. Emilio Mauro, Jr. Committee/ Economic Development Committee

10. Lisa Lopez Canton Community Preservation Committee

11. Kirsten Ryan Kleinfelder

12. Barbara Reardon Town Engineer

13. Alyssa O'Mara Resident

14. Christine Smith Resident

15. Andrew Goldberg Kleinfelder

16. Laura Smead Town Planner

17. Emily Prigot Library Trustees

18. Anonymous Resident

19. Anonymous Resident

20. Anonymous Resident

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