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BOS minutes 03-17-20
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~m4''m3~ i ~ ~/ ~ ;l Minutes March 17, 2020 Memorial Hall, 801 Washington Street, Canton, MA Salah Meeting Room 5:30 p.m. Present: Chairman Christopher J. Connolly ~ Clerk Thomas W. Theodore I Mark J. Porter I Michael C. Loughran Also Present: Charles J. Aspinwall, Town Administrator Meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM Chairman Chris Connolly noted that Selectmen John Connolly was not in attendance due to a shoulder injury. Chairman Connolly spoke to the Public about the processes and changes for safety that the Town of Canton is taking with the Corona Virus. He noted that a Covid Task Force consisting of public health officials, public safety officials, members of the Board of Selectmen was created and will meet on a regular basis. Chairman Connolly also noted that Memorial Hall is closed to the public and there will only be essential personnel in the building. He continued to note that there will be a drop off area for residents in the vestibule of the side entrance. He continued to note that the Town web site will be updated often. Public Hearing concerning the cable television license renewal proposal of Comcast Cable Communications Management, LAC. Clerk read the public hearing into public record Motion was made to open the public hearing. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 4-0 Attorney Bill August appeared before the Board noting that he is pleased with the outcome and thanks the Cable Renewal Committee, specifically Charlie Aspinwall and Tanya Willow, anon-voting member. Attorney August noted some highlights to this proposed renewal are: the first ever Canton high definition peg access channel which will increase the local channels from 3 to 4 channels; he noted the