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SB Minutes 6-30-26
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M Minutes June 30, 2026 7:00 PM Meeting Memorial Hall, 801 Washington St., Canton, MA Chair Susan Harrington I Vice -Chair Patricia M. Boyden Clerk John R. McCourt I Member Michael C. Loughran I Member Julie Beckham The meeting was resumed from Executive Session and called to order at 7:01 PM The Chair noted the meeting is being recorded by Canton Community Television Members Michael Loughran and Julie Beckham were not present. The Chair read statement about Public Comment Time was provided for attendees to discuss items not on the agenda Brenda Sweeney, Canton; James White, Narragansett, RI provided comments to the Board. CAASA Signs and Ribbons in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day Harriet Burak, Tippy Cart Rd, was before the Board with her annual request. She noted this is the 10th anniversary of the Celebration of Life. Her request was to place purple ribbons on the lampposts in downtown and place signs on public buildings announcing International Overdose Awareness Day on August 27, 2026. She noted she will remove them all on August 31. Ms. Burak noted she has already received ZBA approval for the signs. The Board noted the importance and thanked Ms. Burak on her many contributions and effort to this. The discussion continued. Motion was made that the Board approve the request to place purple ribbons on the lampposts in the downtown and place signs at the public buildings as approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0 Consider Authorizing FYE 2026 Reserve Fund Transfer Requests Allyson Podgurski, Finance Director/Town Accountant was before the Board to request authorization for the Fiscal Year End 2026 transfer requests to balance the budgets. Her discussion noted it would include transferring from the reserve fund budget and some departmental transfers. Ms. Podgurski noted the departments which exceeded their budgets and reasons. There was more discussion. Motion was made that the Board authorize the use of $600,000 from the Reserve Fund to support the deficit Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0 Motion was made that the Board authorize departmental transfers in the amount of $225,026.39 Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0 Motion was made that the Board approve the Common Victualler License for The Muffin House Cafe, 22 Washington Street, Canton, MA Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0
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Motion was made that the Board appoint the Tax Title Custodian effective July 1, 2026-Susan Desjardins, Treasurer Collector Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0 Motion was made that the Board appoint Allyson Podgurski, Finance Director/Town Accountant to the following committees, effective July 1, 2026: Affordable Housing Trust Health Insurance Advisory Committee Water Sewer Rate Policy Committee Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0 Motion was made that the Board appoint the Board of Health Representative to the Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan Committee -Meg Goldstein Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0 Motion was made that the Board appoint the Economic Development Committee representative to the Master Plan Implementation Committee-Gopal Chopra Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0 Motion was made that the Board appoint the Economic Development Committee representative to the Permit Advisory Committee -Gene Manning Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0 Motion was made that the Board approve the request to hold the Canton Fall Classic Road Race, October 25, 2026 at 8:30 AM in front of B'nai Tikvah, 1301 Washington Street and application for a one day Entertainment permit for a DJ, contingent on Police and Fire approval and certificate of insurance,; the route as approved starts at 1301 Washington Street and heads north on Washington Street, the route takes a right onto Pleasant Street and goes up to Sherman Street. The route takes a right onto Sherman Street and continues to Washington Street. The route takes a right onto Washington Street and ends at 1301 Washington Street, the SK race would be once on the route, the 10K would be completing the route twice. Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0 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: $5,000,00 from the Canton Helpline for Canton Parks and Recreation Community Summer Programs Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0 Motion was made that the Board approve the Livery License for Bosa Luxury Ride, LLC Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0 Motion was made that the Board approve the minutes from the Select Board Meetings of June 2, 2026; June 16, 2026 Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden The Vendor Warrant total for the week of 06/18/26: $ 3,288,768.82 The Vendor Warrant total for the week of 06/25/26: $ 3,493,322.69 The Payroll Warrant total for the week of 06/25/26: $ 2,100,247.75 The Payroll Warrant total for the week of 06/25/26: $ 6,954.89 Vote: 3-0 Motion was made that the Board approve the Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deeds Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 3-0
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Town Administrator Update Jen Kemalian, Interim Town Administrator, announced the milling and paving work weather permitting, the week of July 6, in various areas, announced on the website. She continued to note the upcoming heat wave, and the available cooling centers, noting the Library is not opened due to the construction, the pool has extended the hours. She also reminded that municipal offices will be closed on Friday July 3. Announcements Chair Harrington, speaking as a Veterinarian, reminded the public about pets and their stress to fireworks and asked for awareness. The Select Board will hold the next meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 7:00 PM Salah Meeting Room, Memorial Hall, 801 Washington Street Motion was made to adjourn at 7:37 PM Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. P. Boyden Vote: 3-0 Respectfully submitted, Clerk L_ cam-- Date approved: f I