BOS minutes 07-28-15

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Minutes
Board of Selectmen
July 28, 2015
Memorial Hall - Salah Meeting Room
Present: John J. Connolly, Chairman, Robert E. BurrJr., Vice-Chairman, Kevin T. Feeney, Clerk, Victor D.
Del Vecchio, Member, Mark J. Porter, Member, William T. Friel, Town Administrator,lennifer Bright,
Administrative Secretary.
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
The Board had scheduled a hearing for Boston's Saddest Burger and Maine-ly Lobstah, 588 Washington
Street, Kevin Tortorella, Owner regarding the cessation of his business. It was noted the restaurant had
appeared to be closed for months and despite repeated attempts from the Board of Selectmen staff to
reach Mr. Tortoella, they had been unsuccessful in determining if it was his intent to permanently close
or not.
M r. Tortorella addressed the Board. He explained that due to illness and winter weather, the business
was in jeopardy. When asked why had hadn't been in communication with the Board, he replied that he
was hoping to get the business back up and running but hadn't been successful. He noted that he is
working on it and for now it is open on a trial basis. The Board requested that he be in better
communication regarding the restaurant.
Mr. Friel noted that a New Common Victualler Permit was being sought by Sodexo Operations LLC. at
Reebok, 100 Royall Street with Ben Miller as manager. He noted that the application was in order and a
favorable action was being recommended.
Motion was made to grant a new Common Victualler Permit to Sodexo Operations LLC. at Reebok, 100
Royall Street with Ben Miller, Manager.
Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Del Vecchio Vote: 5-0
Mr. Friel noted that Bay State Wine and Spirits 2740R Washington Street, Mary Sayah, Owner had
requested a change in hours to open at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays to stay competitive with surrounding
liquor stores.
Motion was made to approve the change of hours as requested.
Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Del Vecchio Vote: 5-0
Louis Jutras, Information Systems Manager held a discussion with the Board regarding the updating,
expansion and improvements of Town of Canton Website and Social Media discussion. He provided an
overview on the new website and also the various social media sites that the Town is engaged with. He
noted that the social media sites were one way communication tools. The Town Website is available on
tablets and smartphones as an application, as well as computers.