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SB Minutes 8-11-26
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:s t Minutes August 11, 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 Meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM 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. Carol Keegan, Roberts Road; Erica Woodbury Wentworth Rd.; Pat Cohen 1 Revolution Way all provided comments to the Board. The Clerk read the following update about the following adv Public Hearings. The Town has adopted the Municipal Modernization Act, including M.G.L. c. 90, § 18B, which gives the Select Board the authority to establish a designated safety zone when it determines that doing so is in the interest of public safety. A safety zone establishes a 20-mile-per-hour speed limit within a defined area. MassDOT guidance identifies parks and playgrounds as examples of land uses that are likely to generate vulnerable road users and are appropriate locations to consider when evaluating the establishment of a safety zone in the interest of public safety. Both the Wentworth Road neighborhood and the Revolution Way area meet these criteria. The purpose of tonight's public meeting is to hear from residents and consider whether the Select Board should establish safety zones in either or both of these areas. Public Hearing to discuss a proposed amendment to the Town of Canton Traffic Rules and Regulations by designating Wentworth Road, Ridge Hill Road, Tilden Road and Talbot Road as a Safety Zone and reducing the speed limit on those roadways to 20 miles per hour (mph) Clerk reads the notice into the record Motion was made that the Board open the Public Hearing Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0 David McCarthy, resident of Ridge Hill Rd. was before the Board, noting his concerns of traffic in the area. He thinks speed humps, better signage are necessary. His discussion continued. Alan Rapoport, 5 Ridge Hill, supports slowing down the traffic, and thinks the Police need to enforce more. Barbara
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Pinchera, Canton, stood in favor of the safety zones. Rand! Cohen, 60 Coppersmith, supports speed humps in the area. There was more discussion. Motion was made that the Board close the Public Hearing Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0 Motion was made that the Board designate Wentworth Road, Ridgehiil Road, Tilden Road and Talbot Road as Safety Zones and reduce the speed limit on those roadways to 20 miles per hour (mph). Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms, T. Boyden Vote: 5-0 Public Hearing to discuss a proposed amendment to the Town of Canton Traffic Rules and Regulations by designating Revolution Way as a Safety Zone and reducing the speed limit on that roadway to 20 miles per hour (mph). Clerk reads the notice into the record Motion was made that the Board open the Public Hearing Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0 DISCUSSION Motion was made that the Board close the Public Hearing Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0 Motion was made that the Board designate Revolution Way as a Safety Zone and reducing the speed limit on those roadways to 20 miles per hour (mph). Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0 Library Update Andrea Capone, Library Director, was before the Board along with Trustees Peg Mead and Liz Emhardt. She updated the Board on their temporary library services. Her discussion continued, noting what rooms are available, what services are available and more. The discussion continued. She noted the website will have up to date information. There was more discussion. Motion was made that the Board support the Parks and Recreation/Town Planner Community Preservation Application for the Ponkapoag Pickleball Project professional design services for 2438 Washington St Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0 It was noted that this is for the preliminary application to fund the design study. It is a step in the process. Discussion and vote regarding the retention or disposition of the property located at 140 Washington Street acquired through tax title Jen Kemalian, Interim Town Administrator updated the Board, noting the Town has acquired 140 Washington St. through tax title taking. She noted within 30 days the Select Board needs to decide whether to retain or dispose of the property. Ms. Kemalian noted the Town will not gain proceeds from the sale, only gain back the town fees that are owed. Motion was made that the Interim Town Administrator work with Town Counsel to dispose of the property at 140 Washington Street Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0 Motion was made that the Board approve the job description for Police Public Records Clerk