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SB Minutes 3-17-26

Select Board · Source meeting date: 2026-03-17 · Record 82051

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Minutes 
March 17, 2026 
7:00 PM Meeting 
Memorial Hall, 801 Washington St., Canton, MA 
Chair John R. McCourt ( 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 
The Chair noted the meeting is being recorded by Canton Community Television 
The Chair announced that Town Administrator Charles Doody is retiring. 
Public Comment Period (15 minutes) 
The Chair read statement about Public Comment 
Time was provided for attendees to discuss items not on the agenda 
Greg Murphy, Canton; John Delgado; Liza Colburn, Canton; Brenda Sweeney, Canton; Jeff Sullivan, 4 Bailey 
St.; Sarah Caron, Canton all provided comments to the Board. 
Master Plan Action Item Update 
Connor Murphy, Town Planner, Emilio Mauro, Master Plan along with Krista Moravec, the consultant 
were before the Board to give an update on the Canton Master Plan Action Plan, 5 year status, which 
assesses the needs and the goals of the town. They presented a powerpoint which highlighted easy wins 
(within 2 years) and short term (within 5 years) actions; status of ongoing actions and more. They 
continued about the impacted implementation over the last 5 years, will impact the next 5 years. The 
discussion continued. 
Canton Heritage Day; Family Concert: consider approval of One Day Entertainment Permits and request 
for waiver of fees 
Allison Neff was before the Board, on behalf of the Revere and Son Heritage Trust, to request permission 
to use entire park for the Heritage Day in May. Her request is for the use, entertainment permit and 
waiver of one day entertainment fee. She continued with the request for the Toe Jam Puppet Bank event 
in the fall with the same request of a one day entertainment permit and waiver of fee. The discussion 
continued and it was noted that there will be communication to the neighbors about the events. Ms. Neff 
noted that she will be asking for support from DPW. The discussion continued. 
Motion was made that the Board approve the request from the Revere and Son Heritage Trust for 
permission to use all of the Paul Revere Heritage Site for the Canton Heritage Festival and approve the one 
day Entertainment permit for Saturday May 16, 2026 from 10 AM-3 PM with a request to waive the $40 
entertainment application fee 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0

Motion was made that the Board approve the request for the entertainment permit for the Revere and 
Son Heritage Trust, to hold the Toe Jam Puppet Band event on Sunday September 20, 2026 from 1 PM-5 
PM, and request to waive the $50 Sunday entertainment fee 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Chair McCourt, explained the following appointment, noting that there is an upcoming 
reorganization/restructuring of the Finance Department. He noted that Ms. Podgurski has the knowledge 
and ability to perform all aspects of this role, as well as the certifications. It was noted that as part of the 
succession planning that most departments plan for, Ms. Podgurski is the right candidate. The discussion 
continued. 
Motion was made that the Board appoint the Finance Director/Town Accountant-Allyson Podgurski, 
effective July 1, 2026 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Chair McCourt noted there were many departmental requests received and that only about 1%was 
available for these requests. It was noted the contractural obligations which needed to be met. The 
discussion continued about the efforts of the management team throughout the process. There was more 
discussion. 
Motion was made that the Board vote to support: FY2027 Municipal Operating Requests and Fixed Cost 
Budgets as recommended by the Town Administrator and Finance Director 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Louis Jutras, Information Systems Manager, was before the Board to request mitigation funds for some 
computers, technology, memory and storage and noted the increase in costs. There was more discussion. 
Motion was made that the Board approve the request for the use of mitigation in the amount of $115,000 
for computer equipment 
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: a donation to the Beautification Committee in the amount of $300.00 
from TBC Management for Canton Clean up Day. 
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 $12,500 from Outfront Media for 120 Cedar Street (Jan -Mar) 
the grant of $12,500 from Outfront Media for 120 Cedar Street (Apr -Jun) 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board approve the Warrant for Annual Town Election on April 7, 2026 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Tracy Kenney, Town Clerk was before the Board to discuss the one day of early voting, March 28, 2026 as 
recommended by the Board of Registrars. Ms. Kenney noted that the law does not require and allows 
towns to opt in for early voting for local elections. After her research from years past for local elections, 
she and the Board of Registrars felt the data did not support having as many days of early voting as in the 
past. There was discussion. Ms. Kenney continued to note the popularity of mail in ballots. Residents Julie 
Beckham, Greg Murphy, stood and asked questions about previous years early voting schedules. There 
was more discussion around adding a couple of more days of early voting. The discussion continued.

Motion was made that the Board approve the recommendation of the Board of Registrars to hold early 
voting at Town Hall on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 9am to 5pm, adding Monday March 30, 2026, 8 
AM-5 PM; Tuesday March 31, 2026 8 AM-7 PM. 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board approve the Canton Association of Business and Industry Annual Canton 
Road Race 5K/10K to be held on Sunday, September 27, 2026, beginning at 10:00 am, Trillium Brewing 
Company, 100 Royall Street, Canton subject to Police, Fire and Building approvals 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board approve and authorize the Water Restrictions for Canton beginning on 
April 1, 2026 for a level 2 drought alert as announced by MassDEP; which calls for limiting outdoor 
watering to hand-held hoses and watering cans to be used only after 5 p.m. or before 9 a.m. 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board approve the Southeastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) DPW Service 
Awards for a re -bid for Cold In -Place Recycling 3/1/2026-2/28/2027 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Louis Jutras, Information Technology Manager, spoke about the Community Compact Grant from the 
state. Mr. Jutras noted some of the uses of the grant will be for ADA options, digital accessibility. The 
discussion continued. 
Motion was made that the Board accept the FY26 Community Compact IT Grant in the amount of $69,000 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board approve the Canton Stormwater Utility Fee Credit Policy 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board approval the Grant Application Policy 
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 $5550.00 
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 Water and Sewer Commitment- Final Bills in the amount of 
$4610.03 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Motion was made that the Board approve the Water and Sewer Commitment -Residential in the amount of 
$5,979,454.56 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
The Vendor Warrant total for the week of 03/05/26: $ 1,491,423.93 
The Payroll Warrant total for the week of 03/05/26: $ 2,037,062.12 
The Vendor Warrant total for the week of 03/12/26: $ 6,063,268.23

Motion was made that the Board approve the Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of February 17, 
2026; March 3, 2026 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Town Administrator Update 
Charlie Doody, Town Administrator gave update to the recent wind storm. Mr. Doody noted that he is 
working on a transition plan, and hopes that the Assistant Town Administrator will assume the role of 
Interim Town Administrator. 
Announcement 
Member Chris Albert made a statement regarding his past 3 years on the Select Board. 
Chair McCourt congratulated the Canton Hockey Team on the recent State Championship. 
The Select Board will hold the next meeting on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 7:00 PM Salah Meeting Room, 
Memorial Hall, 801 Washington Street 
Motion was made to adjourn at 8:26 PM 
Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 
Respectful) mitted, 
opher M. Albert, Clerk 
Date approved: 30142

Attachments for March 17, 2026 meeting 
710 MPICAction Items. pdf 
710 MPIC update -Connor etc.pdf 
730 another email Allison Neff.pdf 
730 email Heritage Festival.pdf 
730 Entertainment Application CHF26.pdf 
730 Entertainment Application Family Cc... 
M1'71 260214 CantonMasterPlan_ActionPlanM... 
260302_SelectBoard.pptx 
Canton Heritage Festival - Select Board I... 
SB Minutes 2-17-26.docx 
SB Minutes 2-17-26.pdf 
D SB Minutes 3-3-26.docx 
SB Minutes 3-3-26.pdf

AP Contract.pdf 
Compact IT Grant,pclf 
NB Appointment of Finance Director,pdf 
NB1 SB voting the Operating Budget.docx 
NB2 Mitigation email from Louis.pdf 
NB3 Canton Clean Up donation .pdf 
NB4 Outfront Media - 12,500.00.pdf 
NB4 Outfront Media Check-12,500.00 ad... 
NB5 Town Election Warrant.pdf 
NB6 Early Voting request .pdf 
NB7 waitinf for police ok CABI Road Race... 
NB8 Drought Announcemen email with ... 
NBg SERSG rebid with email.pclf 
Police approval for CAB[ Road Race.pdf 
SUMMARY of FY 2027 MUNICIPAL OPER... 
Old Business approval of Town of Canto.,. 
Old Business Town of Canton Grant Appl... 
Other business payroll vendor warrant.pdf - 
other business Payroll Vendor.pdf 
Other Cemetery Commitments 2-28-26.p... 
Other Perpetual Care Deed - Eugene Age,.. 
Other Perpetual Care Deed - Sean Donov... 
Other Water Sewer Commitment Final Bil... 
Other Water Sewer Commitment Residen ... i