08-16-2023 Minutes

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TOWN OF CANTON 
PLANNING BOARD 
WEDNESDAY, August 16, 2023 
MINUTES 
Present: Patricia McDermott, Chair 
Kathy McCormack, Clerk 
Jim Quigley, Member 
Also Present: Thomas Houston, Professional Services Corporation 
Karen Lawlor, Administrative Assistant 
Chair McDermott called to order the Planning Board Meeting of August 16, 2023 
at 6:30 p.m. 
A motion was made by Ms. McCormack and seconded Mr. Quigley to open the public meeting 
of August 16, 2023. All in Favor, Motion Approved 3-0. 
Chair McDermott welcomed everyone to the Planning Board meeting, 
A motion was made Chair McDermott and seconded by Ms. McCormack to open Item #1, Jeff 
Sullivan of the Walk, Bike & Hike Committee. All in favor, Motion Approved 3-0. 
First Item on the Agenda (1) Jeff Sullivan (Walk, Bike and Hike) Discussion 
regarding Planning Board Support for the Mary E. Wentworth Boardwalk and Recreation Site 
Renovation. 
Mr. Sullivan of 4 Bailey introduced himself and explained that he has been working on this 
project for a few years. He is seeking support from the Planning Board for a boardwalk and 
recreation site that would provide access to the Bolivar Street Pool thru Bailey Street, which 
was originally a goat path. This is approximately an eighteen (18) acre area and goes behind 
the Waterfall Restaurant and the condominium units. He met with Chestnut Hill who owns 
the condos and they are in support of this project. They are not encumbering any easements; 
not interfering with condo property; will be ADA accessible; will not interfere with the 
Conservation Commission; and they are also creating a boat launch. He is just informing the 
Board on the progress and looking for any suggestions or input from the Board. They will 
have two (2) acres of additional parking and will want to add crosswalks. 
The Board was in favor of this project and felt it is a great idea 
A motion was made by Ms. McCormack and seconded by Mr. Quigley to send a favorable 
recommendation on the preliminary plans for the Boardwalk and Recreation Site. All in favor, 
Motion Approved 3-0. 
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