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Zoning · Source meeting date: 2011-01-27 · Record 40269

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Minutes of the Meeting of January 27, 2011 
 
PRESENT: Paul B. Carroll, Chairman 
 Gregory L. Pando 
 John S. Marini 
ALSO 
PRESENT: Velma J. Coffey – Recording Secretary 
Kevin T. Feeney – ZBA Alternate Member 
 
Mr. Carroll opened the meeting at 7:03 pm in the Salah Meeting Room, Memorial Hall. 
 
02 Realty Holding Co – 955 Turnpike St 13-10-SPA-SP-V (GP,JM, KF) 
 (REFILED 
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– new location).“Blow up” soccer structure relocation Chairman Carroll noted that this 
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meeting was opened and continued. This hearing was put on 2 call. 
 
Brian Gillis – 683 – 655 Turnpike St – 
Temporary Extension of building (work already done) to satisfy Registry of Motor 
Vehicles for inspection bays. Chairman Carroll asked if the petitioner was in the room, 
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no one came forward. Put on for 2 call. 
 
Grimalvo & Sylvia Ruscito – 580 Randolph Street – 02-11-Mod SP-V 
Alteration of a non-conforming structure, special permit modification. Discussion as to 
why “carriage house” By-Law used. Chairman Carroll stated that this was always the 
main house on the property and was lived in until a year ago. The petitioner to bring 
“simple plans” to the Building Commissioner for him to determine if it meets the by-law. 
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continued to March 10 
No enlargement to the dwelling. This hearing had been 
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meeting from the January 13 meeting. 
 
Informal Hearings 
Life is Good – FYI – regarding their upcoming September Festival 
James MacDonald will be appearing before the Board for update. Jim MacDonald, 
Director of Good Vibes came before the Board. Jim said that last year’s event raised 
over $725K for the Life is good Kids Foundation in 2010. Chairman Carroll said that 
parking ran well, no jams. They had shuttles from Royall Street and Rt. 128 Station. 
Fire/life support vehicles, Police details, both local and State. It will be held on 
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September 24 and 25 this year (2011). It was a great event. Mr. Pando stated that it 
was a positive event, with positive feedback from businesses. He did have a question for 
Mr. MacDonald. There are children at risk in Canton, in our own community. People are 
living in vehicles right in here in our own town. Could they work with him to connect 
with agencies in town to benefit these kids at risk? Absolutely, said Mr. MacDonald. 
Jim said that 55% of the people, who came last year, brought their families. They will