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Minutes Board of Selectmen Meeting November 14, 2016 Canton Public Library Canton Communication Forum Present: Chairman, Robert E. Burr 1r., Vice Chairman, Mark J. Porter, Victor D. Del Vecchio Member, Charles J. Aspinwall, Town Administrator,ludith Levitsky, Secretary. Chairman Burr called the meeting to order at 5:37 P.M. Chairman Burr had a brief discussion on why we have the communication forum and thanked all multi member bodies for all their hard work and dedication. Chairman Burr gave a brief update on Reservoir Pond. The board has requested $65,000.00 dollars for a feasibility study from the Canton Community Preservation Committee for the Williams Estate. This study will need town meeting approval. The Board will continue to extend the gate opening until December 15, 2016. The Pleasant Street location is closed at the recommendation of Police Chief Berkowitz. Chairman Burr discussed the town's social media and the town media policy, highlighting number three of this policy. You may not misrepresent any non-official social media site as a Town of Canton social media site, The use of the Town's name and / or the Town Seal is prohibited unless approved by the Town Administrator orhis/her designee. You may not post information on anon-social media site which can be read as indicating that the information is being posted by you in your capacity as a Town Employee or Official. Louis Jutras discussed several ways the resident and businesses to interact with various departments. There are four specific ways in which this can be accomplished sign up for emergency notifications, report a concern, citizen request and social media by following the various official facebook and twitter accounts. Chairman of the School committee John Bonnanzio mentioned that the Hanson addition had opened on time and discussed plans for a new administrative building. The School Committee chairman welcomed the new superintendent Jennifer Fischer— Mueller. Superintendent Mueller stated Canton had a strong sense of community and quality teachers. The superintendent discussed a formal entry plan process posted on the Schools web site. There is an on line survey and open forums for staff, students and guardians. The results will be given to the School Committee, when completed. Selectman Victor Del Vecchio gave an update on the Paul Revere Project. He stated the residential and commercial units will be for sale in late 2017 and 2018. The historical barn / coppermill will use CPC funds for the cost of the roof. The Paul Revere Company is working with the town to purchase copper at cost for the project. There will be a Feasibility Study done on this project.