BOS minutes 02-27-17

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Board of Selectmen
Minutes
February 27, 2017
Memorial Hall, SO1 Washington Street, Canton, MA
Salah Meeting Room
1:00 p.m.
Board members present: Chairman Robert E. Burr, Jr., Vice Chairman Mark J. Porter, Clerk Kevin T.
Feeney, John J. Connolly, Victor D. Del Vecchio
Also present: Charles J. Aspinwall, Town Administrator and Jennifer Kemalian, Administrative Secretary
The meeting was called to order at 1:03 p.m.
It was noted that Mr. Del Vecchio would be participating remotely due to his geographical location.
Mr. Burr noted that Canton has been in discussions with the Department of Conservation and
Recreation for approximately two years regarding a plan to rebuild the ice rink. He noted that DCR
conducted a feasibility study to determine the best location for a new rink. The study proposed three
locations in Canton and one in Norwood . The DCR is requesting public comment by March 2"d. The
Board is considering executing a letter developed as public comment. The proposed letter urges the
DCR to rebuild the rink in one of the Canton locations as opposed to the Norwood location. The Board
briefly discussed its reasons for supporting the letter.
Motion was made to endorse and ratify the public comment letter to be sent to the Department of
Conservation and Recreation supporting the rebuilding of the ice rink in Canton.
Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 5-0
Motion was made to appoint Ann Benson as Senior Account Specialist in the Accounting Division
effective February 15, 2017.
Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 5-0
Motion was made to appoint Maureen Byrnes as Payroll Coordinator in the Accounting Division.
Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 5-0
Motion to was made to adjourn the meeting at 1:15 p.m.
Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 5-0