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SB Minutes 3-3-26
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H 0 I Minutes March 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 Meeting was called to.order at 7:00 PM The Chair noted the meeting is being recorded by Canton Community Television The Chair noted Member Michael Loughran was not in attendance The Chair read statement about Public Comment Time was provided for attendees to discuss items not on the agenda Mae Brennan, Washington St, Canton; Jeri Wexler, Canton; Brenda Sweeney, Canton all provided comment to the Board. Letters of Commendation -Police Department Chief Daniels was before the Board to talk about some commendations written by Interim Chief Perkins, for members of the police department. The commendations were to note the exemplary work during some recent high profile incidents involving members of the Police Department. Chief Daniels noted all the officers involved displayed the level of commitment and empathy and both situations could have ended up differently if it wasn't fortheir exceptional work. There was more discussion. Renewal status of the Canton Electricity Choice program Tom Birmingham, Energy Advisory Committee and Sustainability and Climate Action Plan Committee Member and Paul Gromer, Mass Power Choice, were before the Board to discuss the renewal status of the Canton Electricity Choice Program. Their presentation included the program history and key dates. There was a discussion about gathering pricing options for the next enrollment. The discussion continued noting Mr. Doody is authorized to sign the new contract. There was more discussion about an adder fee in the next contract to be put into a fund for future uses. The discussion continued. Motion was made to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the favorable plan for the Canton Electricity Choice with the adder fee Motion: Mr. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0 Select Board Review of Canton Stormwater Utility Fee Credit Policy Kristine Meaney, Stormwater Manager was before the Board to provide a policy for the process for a utility fee credit policy. The discussion continued about what properties are eligible. The discussion continued about operational records. There was more discussion noting that the Engineering Department would oversee compliance. The discussion continued. It was noted that per the Administrative Code, a policy will be approved at a future meeting.
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Select Board Review of a Grant Application Policy Jen Kemalian, Assistant Town Administrator, was before the Board to provide a policy on the process for Grants. It was noted this is to provide a clear process on how to manage a grant application. The discussion continued. It was noted that per the Administrative Code, a policy will be approved at a future meeting. Motion was made that the Board approve the request to obtain a Special License to serve Wine and Malt Beverages for one day events for The Milton Players, Community Theater Productions, March 20 and March 21, 2026, 7:00 PM at The Milton Players, 3 Randolph Street, contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief approval Motion: Mr. Albert Second: Ms. Boyden Vote: 4-0 Motion was made that the Board approve the Southeastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) DPW Service Awards for 3/1/2026-2/28/2027 Motion: Mr. Albert Second: Ms, Boyden Vote: 4-0 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 4 53A: the donation of $100 to the Police Department from Marianne Adams Motion: Mr. Albert Second: Ms. Boyden Vote: 4-0 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 4 53A: the following donations to the Department of Elder and Human Services: $100 from Canton Co-operative Bank $1000 from Lisa Lopez and Victor Del Vecchio Motion: Mr. Albert Second: Ms. Boyden Vote: 4-0 Motion was made that the Board approve the request to hold a 5K Road Race hosted by Trillium, partnering with Girls on the Run on Saturday May 16, 2026, from 9:00 AM-12Noon and authorization to serve alcohol at 10 AM, outside approved license permitted hours (of 11 AM), and a one day entertainment permit for MC/DJ, at Trillium Brewing 100 Royall Street contingent on Police, Fire and Building approval Motion: Mr. Albert Second: Ms. Boyden Vote: 4-0 The Vendor Warrant total for the week of 02/19/26: $ 2,583,715.39 The Payroll Warrant total for the week of 02/19/26: $ 2,079,584.68 The Payroll Warrant total for the week of 02/19/26: $ 83,157.07 The Vendor Warrant total for the week of 02/26/26: $ 2,783,099.02 Town Administrator Update Charlie Doody, Town Administrator, updated on the Fire Chief Search, noting 6 candidates will attend the assessment center on Monday 3/9/26. Mr. Doody continued with a message from Republic Services, that drivers are not able to leave the truck, and if items are not in the totes they will not be picked up. Excess items can be brought to Pine Street. The Select Board will hold the next meeting on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 7:00 PM Salah Meeting Room, Memorial Hall, 801 Washington Street Motion was made to adjourn at 7:57 PM Motion: Ms. C. Albert Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0
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Respectfully submitted, Date approved: ✓ /�
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Attachments for March 3, 2026 720 Tom B. Mass Power Choice.pdf N Announcements police letters of comme.. &J Canton Electricity Choice 26-0303.pptx fg letters of commendation.pdf NB Canton2D26AuthLetterDPWSen ices.p... NB Craig Truax - The Milton Players - 2 0... J NB donation to Police.pdf NB Donations to DEHS.pdf NB1 FINAL Canton Stormwater Utility Cc.. NB2 review of Town of Canton Grant Ap... NB2 Town of Canton Grant Application P... Town of Canton Grant Application Policy... Town of Canton Grant Application Policy... D Town of Canton Grant Application Policy... TA Trillium-Tedy's Team Race.pdf other business payroll vendor 2-19-26.pdf TA payroll vendor 2-26-26,pdf