Select Board — June 7, 2005 — Minutes

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES
JUNE 7, 2005
MEMORIAL HALL

Present: Robert E. Burr, Jr., Chairman, Victor D. Del Vecchio, Vice-Chairman; John 1.
Connolly, Clerk; Avril T. Elkort, Member; Gerald A. Salvatori, Jr., Member, Christina
Carlton, Executive Assistant; and Judy Nelson, Administrative Secretary

Location: Salah Room, Memorial Hall

Meeting was called to Order at 6:00 p.m.

Mrs. Elkort made a motion to move into Executive Session for the purpose of contract
negotiations by roll call vote.

Motion:

Mrs. Elkort

Second: Mr. Salvatori

VOTE: 5-0

Motion was made to adjourn the Executive Session and return to the public portion of the
meeting at 7: 1 0 p.m.

Motion:

Mrs. Elkort

Second:

Mr. Connolly VOTE: 5-0

Mr. Burr re-opened the Public Agenda at 7:00 p.m.

At that time, he asked that we take a moment of silence to pay respects to Ralph Eames
who passed away. Mr. Eames was our Town Clerk from November 14, 1989 - June 30,
2001. His funeral will be held on Wednesday, June 8th at 11:00 a.m. at the United
Church of Christ. There will be no wake services.

Police Department: Recognition of Outstanding Service: Chief Berkowitz:

Chief Berkowitz informed the Board that on May 21, 2005 at approximately 7 :00 a.m.
the Canton Police Department received a call from the Boston Police Department
informing them that an individual named Joe Mitchell was being harbored at a residence
in Canton noting that this man was armed and dangerous. At approximately 8:45 a.m., the
Canton Police apprehended this suspect as he came out to get into a vehicle. They also
arrested the driver of that vehicle who also had outstanding warrants. Chief Berkowitz
commended the following individuals: Sgt. Ronayne, Detective Gallagher, Officer
Lehan, Officer Lank, and Officer Ruane.

On a brighter note, Chief noted that Officers Lehan and Lank delivered a baby earlier that
day.

The Board will place Letters of Commendation in the personnel files of the above-
referenced individuals.

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