CANTON ACCEPTANCE OF STATUTES DATE ARTICLE # VOTED

5/8/23 26 Chapter 41, Section 110A Town Clerk’s Office closed on Saturdays

5/8/23 25 Chapter 59, Section 5, clauses 22G and 22H tax exemptions for Veterans

5/22/21 32 Chapter 44, Section 55C establish a Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund

5/22/21 12 Re-adopt and accept Chapter 32B Section 20 establishing an Other Post-Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund

5/8/17 58 Chapter 43D, Sections 1 through 16 Priority development site: Map 68, Parcels 2 and 3 (Reebok property)

5/8/17 19 Chapter 59, Section 5K increasing to $1,500 the maximum amount that may be deducted from property tax bills of elderly persons

5/8/17 13 Chapter 90, Sections 17C and 18B establish a speed limit of 25 miles per hour on a town roadway as a designated safety zone

5/8/17 13 Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 22G extend veteran tax exemptions to spouses of veterans

5/11/16 26 Chapter 39, Section 23D permit local board members, whether elected or appointed, to miss a single session of a hearing

5/13/15 36 Chapter 43D, Sections 1 through 16 Priority development site: 10 Campanelli Circle.

5/12/14 28 Chapter 59, Section 5N veteran tax abatement program ($1,000 annual limit)

5/13/13 35 Chapter 40, Section 13D reserve fund for future payment of accrued liabilities for compensated absences due employee of town upon termination of employment

5/13/13 34 Chapter 43D, Sections 1 through 16 Priority development site: 465 Turnpike Street

5/13/13 27 Chapter 44B, Section 3(e) exemption (4) exempting $100,000 of commercial property (Community Preservation Act)

4/30/12 44 Chapter 64L Section 2(a) meals excise tax

5/2/12 40 Chapter 43D Sections 1 through 16 Priority development site: 500 Turnpike Street

5/2/12 38 Chapter 32B Section 20 establish an Other Post Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund

4/27/11 39 Sections 3 to 7 inclusive of Chapter 44B Massachusetts Community Preservation Act

4/25/11 38 Chapter 43D priority developments sites, 10 Dan Rd and 20 Dan Rd

4/25/11 33 Section 65 of Chapter 188 of the Acts of 2010 procedure for disposing of abandoned funds

4/25/11 29 Chapter 138, Section 33B sale of alcohol on Sundays between 10am and 12 noon

4/26/10 35 Chapter 40U as inserted by Chapter 26 of the Acts of 2010 collection of unpaid municipal fines

4/26/10 29 Chapter 43D priority development sites, 10 Pequot Way and 40 Pequot Way

4/26/10 19 Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 54 to establish a value of $10,000 as the minimum value of personal property to be subject to taxation

4/26/10 18 Chapter 64G, Section 3A room occupancy excise

4/29/09 41 Chapter 73, Section 4 real estate tax exemptions

4/27/09 40 Chapter 43D priority development sites, 777 Dedham Street and 480 Neponset Street

4/29/09 37 Chapter 183A, Section 20 ratify purchase of North Street condominium purchase 236 DATE ARTICLE # VOTED

4/29/09 34 Chapter 39, Section 23D permit local board members to miss session of hearing (with the exception of the Conservation Commission)

4/28/08 37 Chapter 110 of the Acts of 2007 to pay costs of funeral and burial expenses for firefighters and police officers killed in performance of duty

5/2/07 14 Chapter 71, Section 71F to establish a school department revolving accountant

5/2/07 13 Chapter 71, Section 71E to establish a school building rental revenue revolving account

5/2/07 27 Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 54 to establish a value of $5,000 as the minimum value of personal property to be subject to taxation

4/30/07 18 Chapter 32B, Section 18 mandatory transfer of retirees to Medicare

4/30/07 21 Chapter 43D, Sections 1 through 16 expedited permitting

4/26/06 38 Chapter 31, Section 58A providing that applicants for appointment to the police and fire departments be under the age of thirty-two years

10/24/05 20 Chapter 59, Section 5, Clauses 17D, 22, 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D, 22E, 37A and 41C to authorize additional real estate property tax exemptions

5/5/04 32 Chapter 64G to establish a local hotel occupancy tax rate 29 Chapter 59, Section 2A(a) Assessors determining fair cash valuation of real property

4/26/04 14 Chapter 40, Section 8A REVOKED 17 Chapter 148, Section 26I multiple dwelling units; new construction; automatic sprinkler systems 16 Chapter 148, Section 26H lodging or boarding houses; automatic sprinkler systems 15 Chapter 148, Section 26G nonresidential buildings or additions; automatic suppressant or sprinkler systems 45 Chapter 31, Section 58A REVOKED

4/30/03 37 Chapter 44, Section 53E 16 Chapter 59, Section 5K (as amended by Section 52 of Chapter 184 of the Acts of 2002) increasing to $750 the maximum amount that may be deducted from property tax bills of elderly persons

4/28/03 18 Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 41K (as inserted by Section 51 of Chapter 184, Acts of 2002) making certain adjustments to the law governing the abatement of property taxes of certain elderly persons

1/27/03 5 Chapter 32, Section 103, Paragraph (h) which will equalize the cost of living adjustment made to retired employees who are receiving a contributory or non-contributory pension

5/7/01 36 Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 54 to establish a value of $3,000 as the minimum value of personal property to the subject to taxation

5/7/01 37 Chapter 31, Section 58A providing that applicants for appointment to the police and fire departments be under the age of thirty-two years REVOKED at 4/26/04 ATM under Article 45

5/7/01 39 Chapter 143, Section 3Z authorizing an Assistant Building Inspector to perform work of their trade in the Town of Canton provided that any work so performed is examined by another Building Inspector

5/3/00 40 Chapter 59, Section 5K of the General Laws (as inserted by Section 49 of Chapter 127, Acts of 1999) authorizing the establishment of a program to allow persons over the age of sixty years to volunteer to provide services to the Town.

4/28/99 36 Chapter seventy-three of the acts of 1986, as amended by chapter one hundred and twenty-six of the acts of 1988, granting an additional real estate tax exemption to taxpayers under Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the General Laws.

4/29/98 15 Chapter 59, Section 57C authorizing property tax bills to be made payable in four installments. 237 DATE ARTICLE # VOTED

4/29/98 37 Chapter 32B, Section 18 re. Medicare health benefits supplement plan offered by the Town.

5/13/96 17 Last paragraph of Section 12 of Chapter 138 re. sale of liqueurs and cordials by common victuallers holding a license to sell wines and malt beverages.

5/15/95 23 Section 57C of Chapter 59 authorizing the issuance of property tax bills quarterly to take effect July 1, 1996.

1/19/94 10 Section 8J of Chapter 40 (MGL) to establishing a commission on disability.

1/19/94 11 Section 13C of Chapter 40 (MGL) establishing claim reserves to pay workers compensation claims until such claims are fully paid.

5/12/93 38 MGL Chapter 32, Section 22D, re. Norfolk County Retirement System.

5/12/93 39 Section 48 of chapter 133 of the acts of 1992 as amended by section 1 of chapter 399 of the acts of 1992re. early retirement incentive program.

4/29/92 8 Penultimate paragraph of MGL Chapter 41, Section 81U. 12 Chapter 83 Section 16G re. deferral of sewer charges. 11 Chapter 40, Section 42J re. deferral of water charges. 9 Chapter 60, Section 2 re. abate certain unpaid property tax bills.

5/4/92 10 Chapter 40, Section 22F re. reasonable charges for any services rendered or work performed. 25 Chapter 40, Section 3. 15 Chapter 40, Section 58 re. unpaid water and sewer charges

5/9/88 58 Chapter 41, Section 100G ¼ re. payment of funeral and burial expenses of Police Officers and Firefighters whose death was incurred in the line of duty.

10/24/88 29 Chapter 71, Section 40 re. paying all teachers in the Canton Public Schools,.

4/27/87 5 Chapter 40, Section 39K re. “Enterprise Fund” for the skating rink and re. “Enterprise Fund” for Pequitside Farm (so called). 8 Chapter 59, Section 5 a new Clause 41c. 9 Chapter 59, Section 5 a new clause 17D.

3/10/86 41 Chapter 360, Acts of 1985, rights of certain firefighters and police officers who were laid off in the years n.

3/12/86 75 Chapter 148, Section 26E, installation of approved smoke detectors.

4/14/86 49 Chapter 140, Section 147A (as amended by Chapter 308 of the Acts of 1985), re. dog licenses fees or fines.

6/4/84 24 C. 59, s5, cl. 37A re. taxation of property owned by a blind person.

6/4/84 25 C. 59 s5, cl 41B re. basis for exemption from taxation of property of a person over the age of 70 years.

5/30/84 5 Chapter 60A, Section 1, as most recently amended by C.597, Acts of 1982, re. exemption to the motor vehicle excise tax to certain prisoners of war.

8/8/83 1 Chapter 32B, Sections 7A and 9E re. annual premium cost of group insurance.

10/25/82 6 Chapter 41, Section 69B re. all expenditures for Salaries, Expenses and Capital Improvements be subject to Town Meeting Approval.

6/10/82 33 Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 17(c) re. increasing certain real estate tax exemptions. 34 Chapter 138, Section 12B re. regulating nude entertainment on premises licensed to sell alcoholic beverages.

6/1/81 33 Chapter 40, Section 81 re. establishing an Energy Resource Commission.

6/1/81 34 Chapter 40, Section 8E re. establishing a Youth Commission.

11/9/81 11 Chapter 90 specifically Sections 20A, 20C, 20D, 20E or Section 20A ½ re. local administration and enforcement of parking regulations. 238 DATE ARTICLE # VOTED

3/10/80 42 Chapter 148, Section 26C, re. automatic smoke or heat detectors in certain places of public accommodation. 47 Chapter 40, Section 8G re. mutual aid agreements with other Police Departments

7/21/75 2 Chapter 41, Section 97 re. establishment and membership of a Police Department

3/12/73 13 Chapter 350, Acts of 1972, entitled “An Act authorizing the Town of Canton to pay a sum to Mildred Morse Allen.”

3/13/72 76 Chapter 310 of the Acts of 1971 entitled: “An Act providing for the payment of the funeral and burial expenses of Firefighters and Police Officers killed in the performance of duty.”

3/8/71 20 Chapter 576, Acts of 1970, entitled: “An Act authorizing the Town of Canton to pay a sum of money to Nicholas J. Marathas for certain medical bills incurred by Mr. Marathas as a result of injuries received in the line of duty as a Firefighter in said Town.”

3/30/70 40 Chapter 41, Section 100B re: hospital, medical and surgical expenses incurred with the Commonwealth by a retired police officer or firefighter.

3/2/70 20 Chapter 148, Section 56 re. maintaining an open-air parking space without a license.

3/13/67 13 Chapter 33, Section 59, re. no loss of pay or vacation to employees in Armed Forces.

10/9/67 13 Chapter 401 of the Acts of 1966 re. workmen’s compensation employee definitions.

3/9/64 12 Chapter 478 of the Acts of 1963 entitled: “An act increasing the amounts of pensions and retirement allowances payable to certain former public employees.”

3/23/64 42 Chapter 40, Section 8D as inserted by Section 4 of Chapter 697 of the Acts of 1963, establishing an Historical Commission. 45 Chapter 41, Section 108G as inserted by Chapter 19 of the Acts of 1963m, entitled: “An Act Establishing An Alternate Schedule of Minimum Annual Compensation for Police Officers in Certain Cities and Towns.”

3/25/63 46 Chapter 40, Section 8C, as amended by Chapter 258 of the Acts of 1961, establishing a Conservation Commission.

3/6/61 29 Chapter 48, Section 42, 43 and 44 of the General laws, establishing a fire department under the control of an officer to be known as the chief of the fire department.

3/14/60 24 Chapter 493 of the Acts of 1959 entitled: “An Act Increasing the Amounts of Pensions and Retirement Allowances Payable to Certain Former Public Employees.” 25 Chapter 228 of the Acts of the General Court of Massachusetts 1969 entitled: “An act establishing a minimum annual compensation for police officers in certain cities and towns.”

3/2/59 Question 1 Chapter 41, Section 19B of the General Laws providing permanent Election tenure for Maurice E. Ronayne, Jr., the present incumbent in the office of Town Clerk. Question 2 Chapter 32B of the General Laws, re. life and health insurance for town employees.

3/10/58 19 Section 17B of Chapter 180, being Chapter 489 of the Acts of 1956, entitled “An Act Authorizing Pay-Roll Deductions on Account of Contributions to Community Chests or United Funds in the case of certain Town Employees.”

3/12/56 25 Chapter 670 of the Acts of 1955 entitled: “An Act Relative to Increasing the Amounts of Pensions, Retirement Allowances and Annuities Payable to Certain Former Public Employees.” 31 Chapter 166 Section 32 as amended providing for the appointment of an inspector of wires. 239 DATE ARTICLE # VOTED

3/8/54 39 Chapter 41, Section 111G, re. vacation time.

12/13/54 9 Chapter 297 of the Acts of 1954 (Chapter 40, Section 8A, General Laws) entitled: “An Act Authorizing Cities and Towns to establish commissions to promote business and industry, and to appropriate money therefore,” and Chapter 511 of the Acts of 1954 entitled: “An Act to authorize Towns to establish interim commissions to promote business and industry and to appropriate money therefore.” Chapter 40, Section 8A REVOKED at April 26, 2004 ATM Article 14

3/9/53 19 Chapter 781 of the Acts of 1951 entitled “An Act Relative to increasing the amounts of Pensions and Retirement Allowances Payable to Certain Former Public Employees” and Chapter 624 of the Acts of 1952 entitled : “An Act Relative to increasing the amounts of Pensions, Retirement Allowances and Annuities Payable to Certain Former Public Employees.” 52 Chapter 147, Section 16C of the General Laws re. five day week for members of the police department in the town of Canton. 53 Chapter 149, Section 33B of the General Laws providing for a five day week of forty hours for employees of the Town of Canton.

3/12/51 12 Chapter 820 of the Acts of 1950 entitled “An Act providing for an increase in the annual amounts of certain pensions, retirement allowances, annuities and other benefits payable by the Commonwealth and its political subdivisions to certain former employees and persons claiming under them.”

11/22/49 8 Chapter 85, Section 11A regarding the registration of bicycles.

3/10/47 45 Chapter 40, Section 30A of the General Laws (Ter. Ed.) re. Reconsideration of appeal or petition for variance from terms of ordinance or By-law after unfavorable action. 46 Chapter 40, Section 27A re. Reconsideration of proposed change in ordinance or by-law after unfavorable action. 48 Chapter 40 Section 12 of the General Laws (Ter. Ed.), re. purchase or lease land for a bathing beach. 58 Chapter 207 of the Acts of 1946 entitled: “An Act Relative to the Licensed Operation on the Lord’s Day of Bowling Alleys.”

3/11/46 11 Chapter 723 of the Acts of 1945: an Act authorizing the establishment and maintenance of Municipal Departments and of Districts for furnishing information, advice and assistance to Veterans of World War II or other Veterans

3/13/44 31 Chapter 139, Sections 1, 2 and 3 regarding the disposition, alteration or regulation of burnt or dangerous buildings.

3/4/40 26 Chapter 147, Section 16B re. Police officer shall be excused from duty for one day out of every six without loss of pay. 33 Chapter 54 as amended by Chapter 77 of the Acts of 1937, regarding absentee voting at regular town elections. CANTON ACCEPTANCE OF STATUTES 240