BOS-04-13-2004

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES
APRIL 13, 2004
MEMORIAL HALL

Present: Victor D. Del Vecchio, Chairman; Avril T. Elkort, Vice-Chairperson; John J.
Connolly, Clerk; Gerald A. Salvatori, Jr., Member; Robert E. Burr, Jr., Member; William
T. Friel, Town Executive Secretary; and Matthew A. Romero, Administrative Secretary

Location - Salah Room, Memorial Hall

Chairman Del Vecchio called the meeting to order at 7:15 PM.

Mr. Del Vecchio congratulated the successful candidates of the Town Election, and
welcomed the new members to the Board. He then introduced Senator Brian A. Joyce.

Senator Joyce congratulated Mr. Connolly on both his recent election, and the recent
birth of his daughter. He then congratulated both Mr. Salvatori and Mr. Burr on their
election as well. He commented that of many ofthe municipalities that he represented,
he felt Canton to be one of the best governed and managed.

Senator Joyce then gave an update on the Metropolis Rink lease extension, noting that he
had met with former DEM Commissioner Peter Webber recently. They had successfully
obtained an exception to the statewide privatization of the former MDC rinks, and the
Town would soon be presented with another 25-year lease.

He then discussed local aid, updating the Board on the final figures voted on that day.
There would be no cuts to local aid for the next fiscal year, and there would be some
modest increases to two specific areas: special education and regional transportation.
Indeed, the Town could expect 65% of the costs for special education classes to be borne
by the state.

He also commented that he had met with the Canton Community Problem-Solving Team,
and congratulated them on their recent success. Mr. Del Vecchio explained that they
would be appearing before the Board in May.

Mr. Del Vecchio then read a proclamation making April 13, 2004 "Canton's First Five-
Member Board of Selectmen Meeting Day."

PUBLIC HEARING - NST AR Petition - York Street - Christine Cosby, NST AR
Representative
Ms. Cosby introduced herself to the Board and Mr. Connolly read the petition for the
record. She explained that NST AR was requesting permission to install three stub poles
to provide support for the existing wires at the specified location. Presently three trees
were supporting the wires, but they were being removed.

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