BOS minutes 02-20-18

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Board of Selectmen
Minutes
February 20, 2018
Memorial Hall, 801 Washington Street, Canton, MA
Salah Meeting Room
7:00 p.m.
Present: Chairman John J. Connolly I Vice Chairman Mark J. Porter ~ Clerk Kevin T. Feeney ~
Christopher J. Connolly I Thomas W. Theodore
Also Present: Charles J. Aspinwall, Town Administrator and Jennifer Kemalian, Administrative Secretary
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m.
It was noted that Selectman Chris Connolly was not in attendance due to a prior commitment.
Fire Chief Doody introduced some firefighters who were being promoted. Thomas Driscoll was
promoted to Captain and Jeffrey O'Brien was promoted to Lieutenant. Their families were present to
pin on their badges. Captain Driscoll and Lt. O'Brien were thanked for their service.
Motion was made to open the hearing regarding the News Stand Wine and Malt Package Store license.
Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 4-0
It was noted that the News Stand location was 719 Washington St. and that the establishment was no
longer in business. A certified letter had been sent to the owner requesting her presence at the hearing
but the owner did not respond or attend the hearing. Currently the license is not being used as the
business was not in operation.
Motion was made to begin the process of revoking the Wine and Malt Package store license for the
News Stand 719 Washington Street and to authorize Mr. Aspinwall to take measures to initiate the steps
to revoke the license.
Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 4-0
The Town Department heads requesting changes to their FY19 Operating Budgets were before the
Board for discussion.
Mr. Louis Jutras, Information Systems Manager, presented his requests. He noted that his department
was seeking an increase of $48,000 to fund a full time staff person to replace the current part time staff
person.