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SB Minutes 2-3-26
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Select Board Minutes February 3, 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 The meeting was resumed from Executive Session and called to order at 7:00 PM It was noted Member Chris Albert not present The Chair noted the meeting is being recorded by Canton Community Television The Chair read statement about Public Comment Time was provided for attendees to discuss items not on the agenda Brenda Sweeney, Canton provided comment to the Board. Municipal Operating Requests Review -Human Resources and Contract Benefit; Conservation Commission; Veterans; Parks & Recreation and Rink Enterprise; DPW and Water & Sewer Enterprises; Fire; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Library Jody Middleton, Director of Human Resources, was before the Board to review the requests for Human Resources and Contract Benefits. Some of the requests include succession planning and a request for an Assistant Human Resource Director. A discussion continued. Regen Jamieson, Conservation Agent, was before the Board to review the requests for the Conservation Department. Some requests include, a new part time assistant; pond management costs; additional clerical hours and more. A discussion continued. Arafat Knight, Veterans Agent, was before the Board to review the requests for the Veteran's Department. Some of the requests include increase in clerical hours and increase in Memorial Day supplies. A discussion continued. Tyler Radicioni, Parks and Recreation Director, was before the Board, to review the requests for the Parks and Recreation Department. Some of the requests include part time groundskeeper; lifeguard supplies; lifeguard certificates and more. A discussion continued. Bill Walsh, Operations Manager for Department of Public Works was before the Board to review the requests for DPW and Water & Sewer Enterprises. Some of the requests include Overtime; summer help budget and more. A discussion continued. Chief Robery, was before the Board to review the requests for the Fire Department. Some of the requests were military redeployment; Draper lease; educational incentive; EMS stipend and more. He continued with contractural increase for dispatch services and more. A discussion continued.
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Nicola Gallagher and Naomi Akan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion were before the Board. Some of the requests were cost increases and programming expansion. A discussion continued. Andrea Capone, Library Director was before the Board to review the requests for the Library. Some of the requests include digital information; books and periodicals; Page salaries; custodian salary and more. A discussion continued. Charles Doody, Town Administrator noted with the several weeks left to the winter, the Superintendent of Public Works will be looking for a reserve fund transfer. Motion was made that the Board authorize the request to exceed funding appropriated at ATM 2025 for FY 2026 for the Snow and Ice Budget Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0 Charles Doody, Town Administrator noted all the requirements have been met. Motion was made that the Board approve the Police Chief Contract Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0 Motion was made that the Board support: the FY2027 Municipal Capital Requests Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0 Motion was made that the Board approve the Annual Town Meeting Warrant subject to final review and non substantive edits from Town Counsel Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0 Motion was made that the Board approval the request for one -day application for Entertainment for Wonder, 95 Washington Street, Suite 40, on March 19, 2026 from 2 PM-7 PM for ribbon cutting with light music from live performer contingent upon Police, Fire and Building approvals Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0 Motion was made that the Board renew two Class II licenses: for 2026 RJO Motors 12 Revere St. and Canton Auto Group 652 Washington St. Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0 Charles Doody, Town Administrator noted after checking with involved departments, the terms of the agreement have been met and the work has been completed with Canton Holdings and the request of the release of the bond is before them. Motion was made that the Board approve the release of the Plymouth Rubber redevelopment performance bond ($284,926.88) Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0 The Vendor Warrant total for the week of 01/22/26: $4,458,741.77 The Payroll Warrant total for the week of O1/22/26: $2,026,332.85 The Payroll Warrant total for the week of 01/22/26: $ 294.43 The Vendor Warrant total for the week of 01/29/26: $3,001,712.71 The Payroll Warrant total for the week of 01/29/26: $ 587.16 Motion was made that the Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meeting of January 20, 2026 Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0 Charles Doody, Town Administrator, updated the Board noting a recent thank you letter from the Norfolk County Commissioners for their appreciation for the recent Veterans Drive. Mr. Doody continued that the applications for the new Fire Chief close the following week.
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The Select Board will hold the next meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Salah Meeting Room, Memorial Hall, 801 Washington Street Motion was made to adjourn at 8:09 PM Motion: Ms. S. Harrington Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0 RespectfuIly>�fitted, Cbrs iopher M. Albert, Clerk �7 Date approved:
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February 3, 2026 attachments ConCom SB FY27 V2.pdf Municipal, Fixed Costs & Enterprise Fund wait for confirmation 715 Operating bud... Minutes SB Minutes January 20, 2026.pdf 2026ATM Warrant draft 2-2.pdf 2026 ATM Warrant draft 2-3.docx 2026 ATM Warrant draft 2-3.pdf Bond.pdf Canton Auto Group renewal.pclf Chief Daniels Final Contract Proposal FY2... NB Police Chief email.pcif NB1 25 - 26 Snow Request.pdf NB2 Approval of Police Chief Contract.d... NB3 vote to approve capital budget,pdf NB42026ATM timeline.pdf N85 Entertainment Permit - Wonder 95 ... RJO Motors Renewal.pdf SB Memo REVISED - FY27 Municipal Capi... table of contents .pcIf Other Payroll Vendor.pdf Other Vendor Payroll Warrants.pdf