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SB Minutes 2-17-26

Select Board · Source meeting date: 2026-02-17 · Record 82025

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February 17,2026 
7:00 PM Meeting 
Memorial Hall, 801 Washington St., Canton, MA 
Chair John R. McCourt I Vice -Chair Patricia M. Boyden 
Clerk Christopher M. Albert I Member Michael C. Loughran I Member Susan M. Harrington 
Meeting called to order at: 7:00 PM 
Police Chief -Swearing in Ceremony 
Tracey Kenney, Town Clerk, gave an oath to new Police Chief Michael Daniels, with many of his family 
members present. 
Gene Manning, Economic Development Committee and Randy Scollins, Finance Directorwere before the 
Board to announce a $100,000 grant that was received from the Judge Rotenberg Center. He noted this is 
not part of a PILOT program. Mr. Manning noted 1RCwants to continue supporting the community. A 
discussion continued. 
Motion was made that the Board accepts and authorizes: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms 
there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of a grant to the Town of Canton from the Judge Rotenberg 
Center in the amount of $100,000 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Public Hearing in connection with application for a license to store more than three vehicles at 2346 
Washington St. 
Clerk reads the Public Hearing Notice into the record 
Motion was made that the Board open the Public Hearing 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
It was noted that the applicants is looking to store more than 3 vehicles, all paperwork is in order and the 
Fire Chief has approved this. 
Motion was made that the Board close the Public Hearing 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board approve the application for a license to store more than three vehicles at 
2346 Washington St. 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Consider accepting the layout of the roads or ways as a public ways 
Canton Reserve -Stillwater Road, Foundry Lane, Dalebrook Court 
Town Administrator noted Canton Reserve- Stillwater Road, Foundry Lane, Dalebrook Court can be layed 
out, however Yorkshire Estates- Stonewood Drive, Isabella Circle, Holly Way, needs a Planning Board

report to layout those roads and needs to solve some title issues. It was noted there was missing 
information for the Yorkshire Estates. Resident Bob Crugnale of Stonewood Drive was asking for more 
information about the process. There was a discussion. 
Motion was made that the Board lay out the roads or ways as a public ways for Canton Reserve- Stillwater 
Road, Foundry Lane, Dalebrook Court 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Municipal Operating Requests Review -Information Systems; Central Maintenance; Trash, Debt, 
Pension, Health Insurances, OPEB, DIF, Regional School Assessments; Executive Office; Paul 
Revere Heritage Trust 
Louis Jutras, Information Systems Manager was before the Board to review the requests for 
Information Systems Department. Some of the requests include software licensing, software 
maintenance and hardware maintenance. A discussion continued. 
Rob Martin, Central Maintenance Supervisor was before the Board to review the requests for 
Central Maintenance. Some of the requests include a transfer in library custodial salaries; night 
differential; utility increases -gas and electric. A discussion continued. 
Jen Kemalian, Assistant Town Administrator was before the Board to review the requests for the 
Executive Office. Some of the requests include additional hours for 2 of the staff members; 
increase for audit services. A discussion continued. 
Randy Scollins, Finance Director, was before the Board to review the requests the requests for 
Trash, Debt, Pension, Health Insurances, OPEB, DIF, Regional School Assessments. A discussion 
continued. He noted fixed cost budgets remained flat. A discussion continued. 
Alan Hines and John Morton were before the Board for the Paul Revere Heritage Trust. Some of 
the requests include increase for technology and equipment; salary; insurance, event costs and 
more. A discussion continued. Alan Hines continued his discussion about Fund 142 and requested an 
increase in the withdrawal amount. A discussion continued. 
Motion was made that the Board approve the request to increase the amount that the Revere and Son 
Trust may draw from Revolving Account 142 up to $125,000 per year 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: S-0 
Select Board to vote positions on 2026 Annual Town Meeting Articles 
Motion was made that the Board support Article 1 Elect a Moderator; Article 2 Adopt Rules to Govern 
Town Meeting; Article 3 Hear Reports of Committees appointed at prior Town Meetings; Article 4 Act on 
Consent Agenda 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board support Article 5 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS UNDER THE 
SELECT BOARD 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms, P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board defer to Annual Town Meeting Article 6 PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS 
UNDER THE Select Board 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0

Motion was made that the Board support Article 7 PAY BILLS OF PRIOR FISCAL YEAR 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board support Article 8 Article 8 ADJUST FISCAL'26 ACCOUNTS 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board support Article 9 RESCIND UNUSED BORROWING AUTHORIZATIONS 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board support Article 10 APPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM OVERLAY SURPLUS 
ACCOUNT 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board support Article 11 AUTHORIZE CERTAIN REVOLVING FUNDS 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made to indefinitely postpone Article 12 INSURANCE PROCEEDS 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made to indefinitely postpone Article 13 ACCEPT GENERAL OR SESSION LAWS ENACTED BY 
THE GENERAL COURT 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert 
Second: Ms. P. Boyden 
Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made to support Article 14 APPROPRIATION TO SUPPLEMENT THE COMMONWEALTH'S 
CHAPTER 90 PROGRAM 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert 
Second: Ms. P. Boyden 
Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board defer to Annual Town Meeting Article 15 "OMNIBUS" CAPITAL OUTLAY 
PROGRAM 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert 
Second: Ms. P. Boyden 
Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board support Article 16 APPROVAL OF FUNDING FOR THE ANNUAL 4TH OF 
JULY COMMUNITY CELEBRATION 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden 
Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board defer to Annual Town Meeting Article 17 RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE 
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden 
Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board support Article 18 APPROPRIATION TO INCREASE CAPITAL 
STABILIZATION ACCOUNT 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden 
Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board support Article 19 APPROPRIATION TO INCREASE SPECIAL EDUCATION 
RESERVE ACCOUNT 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert 
Second: Ms. P. Boyden 
Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board indefinitely postpone Article 20 APPROPRIATION TO CREATE SAFE 
STREETS 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0

Motion was made to support Article 21 APPROPRIATION FOR GRIDLEY CEMETERY REPAIR 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board support Article 22 SPECIAL ACT REQUEST AUTHORIZING MUNICIPAL 
CHARGE LIENS 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert 
Second: Ms. P. Boyden 
Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board support Article 23 BYLAW MODERNIZATION STUDY COMMITTEE 
EXTENSION 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert 
Second: Ms. P. Boyden 
Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board support Article 24 AMEND GENERAL BYLAW ARTICLE IV ANNUAL TOWN 
MEETING -MODERATOR 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board support Article 25 AMEND GENERAL BYLAW ARTICLE IV ANNUAL TOWN 
MEETING -VOTING 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board support Article 26 AMEND GENERAL BYLAW ARTICLE IV ANNUAL TOWN 
MEETING -RECONSIDERATION 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden 
Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board support Article 27 AMEND BYLAW ARTICLE XIV POLICE REGULATIONS 
SECTION 2 OBSTRUCTIONS OF PUBLIC WAYS AND SIDEWALKS 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board support Article 28 AMEND BYLAW ARTICLE XVI MISCELLANEOUS 
SECTION 4 TRAILER BYLAW 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden 
Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board support Article 29 AMEND BYLAW ARTICLE XVII SECTION 1 HAZARDOUS 
MATERIALS SUBSECTION 16 PENALTY AND SUBSECTION 17 FEES 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board support Article 30 AMEND BYLAW ARTICLE XIV POLICE REGULATIONS 
SECTION 41 WATER WELLS 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden 
Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board support Article 31 AMEND BYLAW ARTICLE XVI MISCELLANEOUS 
SECTION 9 REGULATING SMOKING 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden 
Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board support Article 32 AMEND GENERAL BYLAW ARTICLE XXI STORMWATER 
MANAGEMENT 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert 
Second: Ms. P. Boyden 
Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board support Article 33 AMEND GENERAL BYLAW ARTICLE XXIII STRETCH 
ENERGY CODE (SPECIALIZED ENERGY CODE) 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 2-3 (fails Mr. 
McCourt, Mr. Loughran, Mr. Albert opposed ) 
Motion was made that the Board support Article 34 VOTE TO ACCEPT STILLWATER ROAD TOWN WAY; 
Article 35 VOTE TO ACCEPT FOUNDRY LANE AS A TOWN WAY; Article 36 VOTE TO ACCEPT DALEBROOK 
COURT AS A TOWN WAY 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0

Motion was made that the Board take no action on Article 37 VOTE TO ACCEPT STONEWOOD DRIVE AS A 
TOWN WAY; Article 38 VOTE TO ACCEPT ISABELLA CIRCLE AS A TOWN WAY; Article 39 VOTE TO ACCEPT 
HOLLY WAY AS A TOWN WAY 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board support Article 40 RESCIND PRIOR VOTE TAKEN ON ARTICLE 38 OF 2006 
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board support Article 41 ACCEPT MGL CH. 31 § 61A AND 61B 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board support Article 42 ACCEPT MGL CH. 44 SECTION 53F Y2 ENTERPRISE 
FUNDS 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board defer to the Planning Board Article 43 AMEND ZONING BYLAW SECTION 
8.1 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS; Article 44 AMEND ZONING BYLAW SECTION 11.0 DEFINITIONS; Article 
45 AMEND ZONING MAP OF CANTON BY REMOVING CCEOD A; 
Article 46 AMEND ZONING MAP OF CANTON BY REMOVING CCEOD B; 
Article 47 AMEND ZONING MAP OF CANTON BY REMOVING CCEOD C 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board support Article 48 APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO MEET EXPENSES FOR NEXT 
FISCAL YEAR (FY27) 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board approve the Change of Manager for Blue Hills Recreation LLC dba Blue 
Hills Ski Area to be Geoffrey Homer 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board approve the request to obtain a Special License to serve Wine and Malt 
Beverages for a one day celebratory event marking the official opening of Wonder, 95 Washington St., 
Suite 40, on March 19, 2026, 3 PM-7 PM, contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire 
Chief approval 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms 
there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the grant of $43,971.23 from Outfront Media for the 95 location for 
gross collected revenue 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board approve the request to hold the 24th Annual Dean S. Luce Elementary 
Fun Run & 5K, May 17, 2026, from 9 AM-2 PM and request for one day entertainment permit for DJ, 
subject to Police approval 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board approve the request to hold the Anthony Maffie Memorial Walk to be 
held on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 12:00 PM-5:00 PM subject to Police Approval and certificate of 
insurance 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0

Motion was made that the Board approve the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $8550 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
The Vendor Warrant total for the week of 02/05/26: $1,871,165.56 
The Payroll Warrant total for the week of 02/05/26:$2,087,130.82 
The Vendor Warrant total for the week of 02/12/26:, $ 749,241.39 
The Payroll Warrant total for the week of 02/12/26: $ 3,139.00 
Motion was made that the Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of February 3, 2026 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Charles Doody, Town Administrator updated the Board, noting he received the recycle audit report for the 
Town, noting the contamination rate is 14%with the hope to get under 10%. Mr. Doody continued, noting 
the DEHS location on Pleasant Street is temporarily closed, as an HVAC project is underway for the next 
several weeks. He encouraged residents to refer to the website for programming locations. Mr. Doody 
noted that the Fire Chief search is underway and there are 12 applicants, and the process will follow the 
Police Chief search process. 
The Chair read statement about Public Comment 
Time was provided for attendees to discuss items not on the agenda 
Tom Birmingham, Canton; Brenda Sweeney, Canton; Greg Murphy, Canton all provided comment to the 
Board. 
The Select Board will hold the next meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 7:00 PM Salah Meeting Room, 
Memorial Hall, 801 Washington Street 
Motion was made to adjourn at 9:15 PM 
Motion: Ms. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
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Date approved: 3 r J -

February 17, 2026 attachments 
700 Chief Daniel's guests.pdf 
°] 710 Storage hearing.pclf 
720 2026 Street Acceptance Timeline and... 
720 for street acceptances.pclf 
720 Notice of Intent to Layout- Canton 
730 Operating budgets for 2-17.pdf 
{ 2026 01_23 12_46 30.pdf 
2346 Washington Street -Issued for Permi... 
Account 142 Reserve Request- 125.pdf 
NB4 Donation from 1RC.pclf 
SB Minutes 2-3-26.clocx 
SB Minutes 2-3-26.pdf 
L% NB1 vote positions on articles N6 2026 A... 
NB2 Change of Manager for Blue Hills Sk... 
NB3 One Day License - Wonder- Eloise R... i 
NBA Outfront Media - $43,971.23 - gross ... 
NB5 Luce Fun Run and police approval .p... < 
NB6 Anthony Maffie walk 2026.pdf 
NB6 signed certificate 2026.pclf 
Cemetery Perpetual Care Deed# 2295An... 2 
Other Cemetery Lot Perpetual Care Deed,— 2 
other Commitment of Charges 1-31-202... 2 
Other Payroll Vendor 2-12-26.pdf 2 
Other Payroll Vendor Warrant2-5-26.pdf 2