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Select Board — October 26, 2004 — Minutes
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26,2004 MEMORIAL HALL Present: John 1. Connolly, Chairman; Avril T. Elkort, Vice-Chairperson; Robert E. Burr, Jr., Clerk; Victor D. Del Vecchio, Member; Gerald A. Salvatori, Jr., Member; William T. Friel, Town Administrator, and Judy Nelson, Administrative Secretary. Location - Salah Room, Memorial Hall Chairman Connolly called the meeting of the Board of Selectmen to order at 7:04 p.m. Action Items - New Business: Council on Ae:ine:: Diane Tynan-Corletto; John Friel: Diane Tynan-Corletto gave an update of the services offered by the Council on Aging. She also commended the assistance of their volunteers. She noted without the volunteers time and help the COA would not be able to provide certain assistance. She noted that on Election Day the Council on Aging plans to provide transportation to the polls. Interested individuals were asked to call 24 hours prior to and the number to call was 781-821-5030. Mr. Friel gave an overview of the status of the Senior Center project. He noted the architectural firm is Court Street. The Chief Architect is John Rizzo. He asked the Board if they could expedite the request for the Senior Center Survey through the Engineering Department. Mr. Friel also commended the work of the senior volunteers. He asked that the Board consider increasing the senior compensation to $7.50 per hour. Mrs. Elkort noted that if we increase the compensation we have to decrease the total amount of volunteers. In doing this, certain people may loose this benefit. Ms. Tynan-Corletto also mentioned that the Canton Area Help Line is also available for those in need of financial questions. The number is 781-828-6666. Motion was made to endorse the possible increased compensation for the Senior Tax Program to $7.50/hour contingent on the Assessor's Office confirming there are funds available. Mr. Connolly noted the Assessor's Office willingness to assist in the past. Motion: Mr. Del Vecchio Seconded: Mr. Connolly VOTE: 5-0 Veteran's Ae:ent: Tony Andreotti, Veteran's Agent: Mr. Andreotti gave an overview of the department. He acknowledged the wonderful work done by his senior volunteers. He commented on their recent trip to Washington, D.C. Mr. Andreotti noted that a cable person attended and taped footage. This footage will be compiled and may be viewed on