BOS-10-22-02

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES

 OCTOBER 22, 2002

 MEMORIAL HALL

Present: John J. Connolly, Chairman; Victor D. Del Vecchio, Vice-Chairman; Avril T.
Elkort, Clerk; William T. Friel, Town Executive Secretary, and Christina A. Carlton,
Secretary.

Chairman Connolly called the meeting to order at 7:09 P.M.

HEARING- STOP SIGN ON BAILEY STREET
Mr. Henry Munson, retired Principal of Toomey-Munson & Associates and Mr. Tom
Duggan, contractor for proposed subdivision off Bailey Street. As part of the approval
process for this subdivision, the Planning Board has recommended the installation of a
stop sign on Bailey Street at the Mechanic Street intersection. Mr. Munson and Mr.
Duggan request from the Board to place a stop sign at that location and another stop sign
on the new roadway where it intersects with Bailey Street.

Upon a motion by Mrs. Elkort, seconded by Mr. Del Vecchio, the Board voted to approve
the installation of two stop signs as proposed by Mr. Munson. VOTE: 3-0.

THINK VEHICLES
Paul O'Connor, a THINK Specialist for Massachusetts Clean Cities, and employee of
Rodman Ford came before the Board to donate four THINK vehicles to the Town of
Canton. The planned use of these vehicles involves the Police Department, Fire
Department, Public Works Department and School Department. Mr. O'Connor stated
that the only maintenance required, other than to electrically charge them as needed, is to
be sure they are garaged during the winter months when not in use.

State Law requires that the Board approve the donation. Upon a motion by Mrs. Elkort,
seconded by Mr. Del Vecchio, the Board voted to accept the donation of four THINK
vehicles by Rodman Ford. VOTE: 3-0.

CONGRESSMAN LYNCH
Chairman Connolly introduced Congressman Stephen Lynch. The Congressman wished
to inform the public of the issues he has been working on.

He briefly discussed the budget problems of the state and his involvement in trying to
secure Federal funds to assist with the cuts in State aid. He has been working closely
with the Police and Fire Chiefs in an effort to obtain funding that will assist with public
safety issues.

Mr. Lynch noted that he has spent a great deal of time in Washington involved in
discussions regarding the United States concerns over nuclear weapons programs in Iraq.