BOS minutes 04-12-16

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Minutes
Board of Selectmen
April 12, 2016
Memorial Hall - Salah Meeting Room
Present: Present: John J. Connolly, Chairman, Robert E. Burr Jr., Vice-Chairman, Kevin T. Feeney, Clerk
Victor D. Del Vecchio, Member, Mark Porter, Member, William T. Friel, Town Administrator, Jennifer
Kemalian, Administrative Secretary.
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.
A moment of silence was held for Chris Payton, a retired Canton Firefighter and Doug Noonan of
Reebok.
Joseph Mullin, President and CEO of M.D. Hollistics was before the Board to discuss the possibility of
opening a medical marijuana dispensary in Canton. He noted that as part of the application with the
state, he was required to obtain a letter of support or a letter of non-opposition to the establishment
from the Town.
Mr. Mullin introduced his business partners to the Board noting that it was a family business. He
provided a presentation to the Board on the business, its background and the future goals. There was a
discussion with the Board members of the quality of the product, the fact that it would be anon-profit
organization and the planned security measures. Mr. Mullin touched on the fact that they are aware of
the stigma associated with medical marijuana and the potential for misuse of it and any medicine. He
noted that he would engage in community education on medical marijuana due to the fact that it is
often misunderstood. The location for the dispensary being proposed was 1 New Boston Drive.
The Board took the matter under advisement and noted that a decision would be made at the April 26`n
meeting.
An update on the Metropolis Rink matter was given to the Board by Jim Hargrove, Town Counsel. He
explained that the insurance company is claiming that the Rink is reparable. Two engineering
companies have agreed that portions of the structure are sound and repairable. It would be repaired
with the current building code standards. He noted that the repair of the Rink would be 2.1 million
dollars and the loss of revenue over the two years is approximately $400,000.00
There was a discussion between the Board and Attorney Hargrove. The Board was reassured that the
building would be reconstructed to 2016 standards and reiterated the Board of Selectmen is
unanimously supportive of a brand new facility.
Frank Lamparelli Oil Co Inc. located at 1026 Turnpike Street had filed an Above Ground
Flammable/Combustible Liquid Storage License Amendment with the Board. Attorney Suzanne
Matthews was representing the company. Fire Chief Charlie Doody was also present. The Fire Chief
noted that he had reviewed the amendment and he was recommending favorable action.