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Select Board — June 21, 2005 — Minutes
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES JUNE 21, 2005 MEMORIAL HALL Present: Robert E. Burr, Jr., Chairman, Victor D. Del Vecchio, Vice-Chairman; John J. Connolly, Clerk; Gerald A. Salvatori, Jr., Member, William T. Friel, Town Administrator; and Judy Nelson, Administrative Secretary Location: Salah Room, Memorial Hall Meeting was called to Order at 7:05 p.m. Mr. Burr noted that Mrs. Elkort was unable to attend this evenings meeting as she was at the airport picking up two boys from Chernobyl would be visiting with Mrs. Elkort and her family for a month. Bank of Canton - Fourth of July Celebration Donation: William Armando; Eda Goodrich; Peter Shea: Peter Shea from the Bank of Canton presented a check in the amount of Fifteen Thousand Dollars to the Town of Canton for their Fourth of July Celebration. Mr. Armando thanked Mr. Shea for his generous donation for the firework display. John Connolly publicly thanked the Bank of Canton for the continued generosity noting their willingness to give back to the community in many ways such as the fields, the food pantry, and commended their continued town support. Motion was made to accept the generous donation from the Bank of Canton Mr. Armando and Mrs. Goodrich updated the progress of the upcoming Fourth of July Celebration being held at the Irish Cultural Center on July 2, July 3, and July fourth. Mr. Armando publicly acknowledged Mrs. Goodrich's 24 years of community service to the Town. Mr. Armando also commended the Irish Cultural Centre for the work with the Town noting Mr. Michael O'Connor, Mr. Gerry Meehan, and Mr. Brendan Morrisroe support has made this move easier. Mr. Armando thanked the Police Chief and Fire Chief for their input and assistance. He noted that there would be shuttle buses available to the public on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th or July. Mr. Armando noted that there would be firework displays on the 2nd and the 4th of July beginning at 10:00 p.m. Mr. Armando noted that there were several attractions: Rosie's Racing Pigs, Carnival Rides, Hansen's Spectacular Thrill Show, The Rolling Diamonds, Precision Roller- skating, Juggling, Petting Zoo, three live bands, and much more. Mr. Burr thanked Mr. Armando and Mrs. Goodrich for attending the Meeting. Mr. Burr commended Mr. Armando on the hard work and time he puts in to this event. 1