SB Minutes 7-28-26

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Minutes 
July 28, 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. Louphran I Member Julie Beckham 
The meeting was resumed from Executive Session and called to order at 7:05 PM 
The Chair noted the meeting is being recorded by Canton Community Television 
Public Comment Period (15 minutes) 
The Chair read statement about Public Comment 
Time was provided for attendees to discuss items not on the agenda 
John Schleicher, 50 Highland St.; Brenda Sweeney; Allan Karon, Canton all provided comments to the 
Board. 
Town Engineer Interview and consider the appointment -Brian Thalmann 
Brian Thalmann, candidate for Town Engineer was before the Board. He gave a brief introduction about 
himself noting his experiences as an Engineer. The Board members asked a variety of questions. Some 
questions about projects, budgets, working with state agencies and municipal departments. The discussion 
continued. Jody Middleton, Human Resource Director noted Mr. Thalmann was the only qualified 
candidate. There was more discussion. 
Motion was made that the Board appoint Brian Thalmann as Town Engineer, contingent upon 
completion of the background check 
Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden 
Vote: 5-0 
Request for Letter of support for Parks and Recreation Community Preservation Application for the 
Salah Field renovation project 
Tyler Radicioni, Parks and Recreation Director was before the Board to ask for support for an application 
for Community Preservation funds for the Salah Field renovation. He presented a powerpoint with pictures 
of the current condition of the field, which needed regrading and new drainage. The discussion continued. 
Motion was made that the Board support the Parks and Recreation Community Preservation Application 
for the Salah Field renovation project 
Motion: Mr. J. McCourt 
Second: Ms. T. Boyden 
Vote: 5-0 
Consider the acceptance of Low Bids on $60MM Bond Anticipation Note (B.A.N.) Sale; and acceptance of 
Low Bids on $15.51MM long term bonds 
Susan Desjardins, Treasurer/Collector and Allyson Podgurski, Finance Direcotr, were before the 
Board to give an update about the recent Bond sale.