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Zoning · Source meeting date: 2012-05-10 · Record 40301

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Minutes of the Meeting of May 10, 2012. 
 
PRESENT: Paul B. Carroll, Chairman 
 Gregory L. Pando 
John W. Marini 
 
ALSO PRESENT: Kevin Feeney, Alternate Member and Velma J. Coffey, Admin. 
Asst/ Recording Secretary 
Chairman Carroll opened the meeting at 7:03PM and read the agenda. Chairman Carroll 
put the following two scheduled hearings on for second call: 
Kevin Foley/CrossFit U LLC/Foxford Bus. Ctr LLC – 960 Turnpike St – 19-12-SP-F 
Petitioner would like to change use of a building for a Crossfit gym, reduced parking, 
Chad Buczek/Gerald MacDonald – 255 Revere St – 20-12-SP-V 
sign. 
Change in use, wall sign and directory sign for gymnastic academy 
 
Mass. Audubon Visual Arts Center – NEW EXHIBIT BANNER 
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Sharon Lee will attend meeting – new exhibit opens May 20 
Amy Montague, Betty Chelmow and Steve Landry appeared before the Board regarding 
signage. The new exhibit is: Private Passions: the Art of Collecting. Exhibit dates are 
May 20 - Sept. 16, 2012. It was decided to combine the new informal with the continued 
hearing on their temporary signage petition, which was continued from April hearing. 
They are now requesting to add a 12” x 74” panel to the existing exhibit sign. This will 
be limited to 160 days per year. It is not a banner, it is affixed to the existing exhibit 
sign. Amy Montague said they will switch it out, not keep it up year round. Chairman 
Carroll suggested they explore other means of advertising. We are proud of this part of 
town, thanks to Mrs. Morse. We are pleased with new proposal. The Board reserves the 
right to modify, amend or revoke this decision. Mr. Pando stated he like this solution, it 
is legible, not overpowering and you can change it out. Mr. Marini agreed. Mr. Pando 
said you will get more notice, the text is different orientation. Motion made to modify 
existing banner with a removable 12” x 74” removable banner, interchanged by the 
applicant, for 160 days. The applicant does not need to come before the Board for 
modification. The Board reserves the right to modify, amend or revoke this decision. 
Voted 3-0 to approve 
. Motion made to approve change of the main banner for the new 
Voted 3-0 to 
exhibit. Exhibit sign to be up as of May 10 through Sept 16, 2012. 
approve. 
 
 
Canton Historical Society – 1400 Washington St – Temporary Sign 
Event July 1 (Sunday) – Fundraiser for Canton Historical – would like sign displayed for 
one week prior to event. Wally Gibbs, President of the Canton Historical Society 
appeared before the Board. They will have hot dogs/ice cream, and will be opening the 
building to the public, music, George Comeau putting on this event. The date of the 
event is July 1, 2012(2-4pm). This is a fundraiser. The sign is 30: x 20” and will be on 
th st st 
their grounds June 24 through July 1. The sign will be removed on July 1 after the