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BOS minutes 06-26-18
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~~ m ma ~ y ~/ / ~\ ~c /—~ hoard of Selectmen Minutes June 26, 2018 Memorial Hall, 801 Washington Street, Canton, MA Salah Meeting Room 7:00 p.m. Present: Chairman Mark J. Porter I Vice Chairman Christopher J. Connolly ~ Clerk Kevin T. Feeney Thomas W. Theodore I John J. Connolly Also Present: Charles J. Aspinwall, Town Administrator and Jennifer Kemalian, Administrative Secretary The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Mr.lohn Connolly requested a moment of silence and honor of Charlie ~enhardt, III, a lifelong resident of Canton, Paula Reynolds, the wife of Paul Reynolds, the retired wire inspector and Dr. Nelson D. Batchelder, longtime Doctor in town. Deputy Emergency Management Director Retirement Fire Chief Charlie Doody, recognized General Francis A. LaBolitta as a longtime public servant as Deputy Emergency Management Director. Proclamations were read by Representative William Galvin and Senator Walter Timilty, as well as Chairman Porter. The Board recognized Frank for his dedication. Town of Canton Green Communities Designation and Housing Choice Award Mr. Aspinwall stated that the town received 2 grants, which was a 2 year effort, thanks to Laura Smead, Town Planner,len Kemalian, Administrative Secretary, Steven Choiniere from the Building Department and Brian Lynch from the School Department. Laura Smead attended an awards ceremony at the State House, where Canton was recognized as a green community. The Town receive a grant for $158,315 from the state, which was used for LED light projects at Town Hall, the school gyms and the Middle School cafeteria. Representative William Galvin and Senator Walter Timilty both read citations designating the Town of Canton as a Green Community. Police Department swearing in New Officers and Promotion Police Chief Ken Berkowitz introduced three new officers, Will Theodore,lulianna Murray and Darren Moriarty. Chief Berkowitz also promoted Eli Anderson to Sargent. Eli's wife Sarah and daughter Ella concluded the announcement with the pinning of his badge. GFOA Certificate of Achievement-Finance Director Jim Murgia Mr. Jim Murgia, Finance Director and Ms. Kathy Butters, Town Accountant, appeared before the Board as they were recognized as part of the team that put together the information for this achievement.