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F. Appeals of Action by the Conservation Commission Stormwater Authority. A decision of the
Conservation Commission Stormwater Authority shall be final. Further relief of a decision by the Conservation
Commission Stormwater Authority made under this Bylaw shall be appealed to a court of competent jurisdiction.

G. Stormwater Utility. The Select Board may adopt, pursuant to any applicable law or Bylaw, a Stormwater
Utility pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 83 Section 16 and Chapter 40 Section 1A. The Select Board shall administer,
implement, and enforce this Utility. Failure by the Canton Select Board to promulgate such a Stormwater Utility
through its Regulations or a legal declaration of its invalidity by a court shall not act to suspend or invalidate the
effect of the other provisions of this Bylaw.

H. Stormwater Management Design Credit System. The Canton Conservation Commission Board of
Public Works may adopt, through the Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations authorized by this
Stormwater Management Bylaw, a Stormwater Management Design Credit System. This credit system will allow
applicants the option, if approved by the Commission Board of Public Works, to take credit for the use of
stormwater low impact design practices to reduce some of the requirements specified in the criteria section of the
Regulations. Failure by the Commission Board of Public Works to promulgate such a credit system through its
Regulations or a legal declaration of the invalidity of the credit system by a court shall not act to suspend or
invalidate the effect of the other provisions of this Bylaw.

5. PROCEDURES
Permit Procedures and Requirements shall be defined and included as part of any rules and regulations
promulgated as permitted under Section 4.B. of this Bylaw. As revisions to this Bylaw may precede updates to the
Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations, in case of conflict, this Bylaw shall govern and the Conservation
Commission Stormwater Authority and or its authorized Agent(s) may waive provisions of the Stormwater
Management Rules and Regulations which are in conflict with this Bylaw. Applicants should consult with the
Conservation Agent Stormwater Authority.

6. ENFORCEMENT
The Conservation Commission Stormwater Authority and Erosion and Sediment Control Authority as or an
authorized agent(s) of the Conservation Commission Board of Public Works shall enforce this Bylaw,
regulations, orders, violation notices, and enforcement orders, and may pursue all civil and criminal remedies for
such violations. Enforcement shall be further defined and included as part of any Stormwater regulations
promulgated as permitted under Section 4.B. of this Bylaw.

7. COORDINATION WITH OTHER TOWN DEPARTMENTS
Any person filing a permit application with the Conservation Commission Stormwater Authority shall submit a
copy thereof at the same time, by email, certified mail, or hand delivery, to the Select Board, Planning Board, DPW
Engineering Department DPW Engineering Department, Conservation Commission,
Board of Appeals, Board of Health, Fire Chief and the Building Inspector. The person filing such application
shall at the same time submit to the Conservation Commission Stormwater Authority a written notice that these
copies have been submitted to these other boards, departments and officials. The Conservation Commission
Stormwater Authority shall not take final action on an application until such boards, departments and officials
have had fourteen calendar days from their receipt to submit written comments, if any, to the Conservation
Commission Stormwater Authority. The applicant shall have the right to receive such written comments, if any,
and to respond to them, if desired, prior to final action.

8. DEFINITIONS
The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and implementation of this Bylaw. Additional definitions
may be adopted by separate regulation:

ALTER: Any activity which will measurably change the ability of a ground surface area to absorb water or will
change existing surface drainage patterns. Alter may be similarly represented as “alteration of drainage
characteristics,” and “conducting land disturbing activities.”

AUTHORIZED AGENT(S): A Town of Canton department, board or employee that has been granted the
authority to act on behalf of the Board of Public Works regarding implementing the Stormwater
Management Bylaw and Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations. Authorized agents include,
but not limited to, the Stormwater Authority and the Erosion and Sediment Control Authority as defined
in this Bylaw.

BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE (BMP): Structural, non-structural and managerial techniques that are recognized to
be the most effective and practical means to prevent and/or reduce increases in stormwater runoff volumes and
flows, reduce point source and nonpoint source pollution, and promote stormwater quality and protection of the
environment. “Structural” BMPs are devices that are engineered and constructed to provide temporary storage and
treatment of stormwater runoff. “Nonstructural” BMPs use natural measures to reduce pollution levels, do not
require extensive construction efforts (e.g. policies or procedures such as enhanced street sweeping), and/or

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promote pollutant reduction by eliminating the pollutant source.

EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL AUTHORITY: The Town of Canton Conservation Commission or its
authorized agent.

EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL METHODS PLAN: A document containing nNarrative, drawings, and details
developed by a qualified professional engineer (PE) or a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control
(CPESC) which includes best management practices or equivalent measures designed to control surface runoff,
erosion and sedimentation during pre-construction and construction related land disturbing activities in accordance
with requirements of this bylaw.

EROSION: The wearing away of the land surface by natural or artificial forces such as wind, water, ice, gravity, or
vehicle traffic and the subsequent detachment and transportation of soil particles.

GRADING: Changing the level or shape of the ground surface.

HOTSPOT: Land uses or activities with higher potential pollutant loadings, such as auto salvage yards, auto fueling
facilities, fleet storage yards, commercial parking lots with high intensity use, road salt storage areas, commercial
nurseries and landscaping, outdoor storage and loading areas of hazardous substances, or marinas.

LAND-DISTURBING ACTIVITY (also referred to as LAND DISTURBANCE, DISTURBANCE OF LAND and LAND
ALTERATION): Any activity that causes a change in the position or location of soil, sand, rock, gravel, or similar
earth material; results in an increased amount of runoff or pollutants; measurably changes the ability of a ground
surface to absorb waters, involves clearing (of soil, trees or vegetation) and grading, and/or results in an alteration
of drainage characteristics.

LOW IMPACT DESIGN (formerly Better Site Design): Site design approaches and techniques that can reduce a
site’s impact on the watershed through the use of nonstructural stormwater management practices. Also known as
environmentally sensitive design, low impact design includes conserving and protecting natural areas and
greenspace, reducing impervious cover, and using natural features for stormwater management.

MASSACHUSETTS STORMWATER MANAGEMENT STANDARDS: The Standards issued by the Massachusetts
Department of Environmental Protection, as further defined in the Massachusetts Stormwater Handbook, as
amended, that coordinates the requirements prescribed by state regulations promulgated under the authority of
the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act G.L. c. 131 § 40 and Massachusetts Clean Waters Act G.L. c. 21, §. 23-
56. The Standards address stormwater impacts through implementation of performance standards to reduce or
prevent pollutants from reaching water bodies and control the quantity of runoff from a site.

MAJOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT: Required prior to any construction activity or land
disturbance, including clearing, grading, excavation, or redevelopment that may result in the
disturbance of:
    •   3,000 square feet or more of land area for all properties except Single Family Residential and
        Two-Family Residential Properties,
    •   Exceptions as noted in Section 5.0(A) of the Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations.

MINOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT: Required prior to any construction activity of land
disturbance, including clearing, grading, excavation, or redevelopment that may result in the
disturbance of:
    •   1,000 square feet or more of land area for Single Family and Two-Family Residential
        Properties;
    •   1,000 to 2,999 square feet of land area for all other properties;
    •   Exceptions as noted in Section 5.0(A) of the Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations

MS4 MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4) or MUNICIPAL STORM DRAIN SYSTEM: The system of
conveyances designed or used for collecting or conveying stormwater, including any road with a drainage system,
street, gutter, curb, inlet, piped storm drain, pumping facility, retention or detention basin, natural or man-made or
altered drainage channel, reservoir, and other drainage structure that together comprise the storm drainage
system owned or operated by the Town of Canton.

NEW DEVELOPMENT: Any construction or land disturbance of a parcel of land that is currently in a natural
vegetated state and does not contain alteration by man-made activities.

NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION: Pollution from many diffuse sources caused by rainfall or snowmelt moving over
and through the ground. As the runoff moves, it picks up and carries away natural and human-made pollutants,
finally depositing them into water resource areas.

NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) STORMWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT: A permit
issued by United States Environmental Protection Agency or jointly with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that

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authorizes the discharge of pollutants to waters of the United States.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN: A plan setting up the functional, financial and organizational mechanisms
for the ongoing operation and maintenance of a stormwater management system in perpetuity to ensure that it
continues to function as designed.

PERSON: Any individual, group of individuals, association, partnership, corporation, company, business
organization, trust, estate, the Commonwealth or political subdivision thereof to the extent subject to Town
Bylaws, administrative agency, public or quasi-public corporation or body, the Town of Canton and any other legal
entity, its legal representatives, agents, or assigns.

POLLUTANT: Any element or property of sewage, agricultural, industrial or commercial waste, runoff, leachate,
heated effluent, or other matter, whether originating at a point or nonpoint source, that is or may be introduced
into any sewage treatment works, stormwater management system or facility, watercourse, or Waters of the
Commonwealth. Pollutants include, but are not limited to:

i. Paints, varnishes, and solvents;

ii. Oil and other automotive fluids;

iii. Nonhazardous liquid and solid wastes and yard wastes;

iv. Refuse, rubbish, garbage, litter, or other discarded or abandoned objects, ordnance, accumulations and
floatables;

v. Pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers;

vi. Hazardous materials and wastes;

vii. Sewage, fecal coliform and pathogens;

viii. Dissolved and particulate metals;
ix. Animal wastes;

x. Rock, sand, salt, soils;
xi. Construction wastes and residues; and

xii. Noxious or offensive matter of any kind.

PRE-CONSTRUCTION: All activities in preparation of construction.

PRE-DEVELOPMENT: The conditions that exist at the time that plans for the development of a tract of land are
submitted to the Canton Conservation Commission Stormwater Authority. Where phased development or plan
approval occurs (preliminary grading, roads and utilities, etc.), the existing conditions at the time prior to the first
plan submission shall establish pre-development conditions.

RECHARGE: The process by which groundwater is replenished by precipitation through the percolation of runoff and
surface into the soil. The process of replenishing groundwater through the infiltration of surface water,
such as precipitation or treated stormwater runoff, into the underlying soil and eventually reaching the
groundwater table.

REDEVELOPMENT: Development, rehabilitation, expansion, demolition, construction, land alteration, or phased
projects that disturb the ground surface, including impervious surfaces, on previously developed sites resulting in
the decrease of impervious surface area. The creation of new areas of impervious surface or new areas of land
disturbance on a site constitutes development, not redevelopment, even where such activities are part of a
common plan which also involves redevelopment. Redevelopment includes maintenance and improvement of
existing roadways including widening less than a single lane, adding shoulders, correcting substandard
intersections, improving existing drainage systems and repaving; and remedial projects specifically designed to
provide improved stormwater management such as projects to separate storm drains and sanitary sewers and
stormwater retrofit projects.

SEDIMENT: Mineral or organic soil material that is transported by wind or water, from its original to another
location; the product of erosion processes.

SEDIMENTATION: The process or act of deposition of sediment.

SITE: Any lot or parcel of land or area of property where land-disturbing activities are, were, or will be performed.

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STORMWATER AUTHORITY: The Town of Canton Conservation Commission Superintendent of Public Works or
its their authorized agent(s). The Conservation Commission Superintendent of Public Works or their
authorized agent(s) is responsible for coordinating the review, approval and permit process as defined in this
Bylaw. Other Boards and/or departments participate in the review process as defined in the Stormwater
Management Rules and Regulations adopted by the Conservation Commission Board of Public Works.

Y. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FEE: a charge for the use of the Stormwater Management Services.

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND FACILITIES: Including, but not limited to, natural and
man-made channels, swales, ditches, rivers, streams, brooks, creeks, wetlands, branches, reservoirs,
ponds, drainageways, drainage structures, conveyances, storm drains, catch basins, inlets, gutters,
pipes, culverts, bridges, headwalls, storm sewers, lakes, outfalls, and other physical works, properties,
and improvements that collect, transport, transfer, control, pump, treat, convey, detain, retain, dispose
of, or otherwise influence the movement of stormwater runoff.

STORMWATER UTILITY: A specific management structure for the Stormwater Management Utility Fee, in which a
municipal utility is established to administer the fee for the Town to provide and the Stormwater Management
Program Services similar to a water or sewer utility. Refer to the Canton Stormwater Utility Rules and
Regulations.

STORMWATER UTILITY FEE: The periodic user fee imposed by the Town of Canton for providing
stormwater management services. Refer to the Canton Stormwater Utility Rules and Regulations.

WATERS OF THE COMMONWEALTH: All waters within the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth, including, without
limitation, rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, springs, impoundments, estuaries, wetlands, coastal waters, groundwater,
and Waters of the United States as defined under the Federal Clean Water Act as hereafter amended.

9. SEVERABILITY
The invalidity of any section, provision, paragraph, sentence, or clause of this Bylaw shall not invalidate any other
section, provision, paragraph, sentence, or clause thereof, nor shall it invalidate any permit or determination that
previously has been issued.
Or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board

MOVED: That General Bylaw Article XXI STORMWATER MANAGEMENT be amended as presented
in the warrant.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 9-0

FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION:
The Finance Committee unanimously supports this proposed streamlined way for our town to capture more
permits for stormwater collection, which will also streamline the inspection of projects in-house, enforcing
corrective actions in the field and for issuing certificate of completion to close open permits that have been
pending. It is noted that this practice is very usual in neighboring towns. Under this motion, all regulations would
be under the purview of the department of public works, which also streamlines and makes this system more
efficient. This amendment is not going to cost additional funding to the storm water divisions operating budget
and costs.

APPROVED DISAPPROVED

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ARTICLE 33

AMEND GENERAL BYLAW ARTICLE XXIII STRETCH ENERGY CODE (SPECIALIZED ENERGY CODE)
Article 33 To see if the Town will vote to amend General Bylaw Article XXIII to change the code to Specialized
Energy Code by adding and deleting language as outlined in the following with new language in bold and language
to be deleted in strikethrough.

ARTICLE XXIII STRETCH SPECIALIZED ENERGY CODE

1. DEFINITIONS The terms below shall have the following meanings for the purposes of this Article XXIII.

International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) – The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is a
building energy code created by the International Code Council. It is a model code adopted by many state
and municipal governments in the United States for the establishment of minimum design and
construction requirements for energy efficiency, and is updated on a three-year cycle. The baseline energy
conservation requirements of the MA State Building Code are the IECC with Massachusetts amendments,
as approved by the Board of Building Regulations and Standards.

SPECIALIZED ENERGY CODE- Codified by the entirety of 225 CMR 22 and 23 including
Appendices RC and CC, the Specialized Energy Code adds residential and commercial
appendices to the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code, based on amendments to the respective
net-zero appendices of the (IECC) to incorporate the energy efficiency of the Stretch Energy
Code and further reduce the climate impacts of buildings built to this code, with the goal of
achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from the buildings sector no later than 2050

Stretch Energy Code – Codified by 225 CMR 22 and 23, not including Appendices RC and CC, the
Stretch Energy Code is a comprehensive set of amendments to the IECC seeking to achieve all
lifecycle cost-effective energy efficiency in accordance with the Green Communities Act of
2008, as well as to reduce the climate impacts of buildings built to this code.

2. PURPOSE The purpose of 780 CMR 115.AA the Specialized Energy Code 225 CMR 22 and 23 including
Appendices RC and CC, is to provide a more energy efficient alternative to the Stretch Energy Code or the
Base Energy Code, applicable to the relevant sections of the Building Code for both new construction and existing
buildings.

3. APPLICABILITY The Stretch Specialized Energy Code applies to residential and commercial buildings. Buildings
not included in this scope shall comply with 780 CMR 13, 34, 51, as applicable.

4. STRETCH CODE The Stretch Code, as codified by the Board of Building Regulations and Standards as 780 CMR
Appendix 115.AA, including any future editions, amendments or modifications, is herein incorporated by reference
into these General Bylaws, Article XXIII.

4. SPECIALIZED ENERGY CODE The Specialized Energy Code, as codified by the entirety of 225
CMR 22 and 23 including Appendices RC and CC, and also including any future editions, amendments,
or modifications, is herein incorporated by reference into the Town of Canton General Bylaws, Article
XXIII.

5. ENFORCEMENT The Stretch Specialized Energy Code is enforceable by the Building Commissioner.

6. Effective DATE This chapter and by its incorporation herein, the Specialized Energy Code, 225 CMR
22 and 23 including Appendices RC and CC, shall take effect in the Town of Canton with an effective
date of January 1, 2027, subject to the provisions of MGL Chapter 40, Section 32.

Or take any other action related thereto.

This Article serves two purposes. One, to modernize, clarify, consolidate and eliminate redundancies in the Town’s
current Energy Building Code and General Bylaws. Secondly, the addition of Specialized Code, while only
applicable to new construction and without replacing the existing Base and Stretch Code, greatly increases both
energy efficiency in new buildings construction and consumer choice, ensuring consumer protection through energy
affordability and avoiding costly future retrofits.
Select Board for the Sustainability Climate Action Plan Committee

Select Board Majority Discussion: The Select Board does not support this article at this time due to concerns
about potential unintended consequences associated with adopting the Specialized Energy Code. While the goals of
increased energy efficiency are recognized, the Board is concerned that the additional requirements may
significantly increase construction costs, which could discourage new development and negatively impact future

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economic growth in the Town. Additionally, the Select Board believes there has not yet been sufficient public
education and community discussion regarding the full costs, benefits, and implications of adopting the Specialized
Energy Code. For these reasons, the Board recommends further outreach and evaluation before considering
adoption. Vote 2-3-0 *See page 117 for the Select Board Minority Discussion.

MOVED: That General Bylaw Article XXIII be amended to change the Stretch Energy Code to
Specialized Energy Code by adding and deleting language as presented in the warrant.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 5-3

FINANCE COMMITTEE MAJORITY DISCUSSION:
The Finance Committee recommends Article 33 to the voters at the 2026 Annual Town Meeting. The proposed
Specialized Energy Code would upgrade the Town’s energy code regarding new construction. This modernization of
the code has the potential to increase energy efficiency in Canton, set electric energy requirements for new
construction that will avoid costly future energy-based retrofits, and move the Town one step closer to Massachusetts
Climate Leader Community status that will also bring access to additional grant funding for the Town. If approved at
the 2026 Annual Town Meeting, the Specialized Energy Code would go into effect on January 1, 2027.

ENERGY CODE in MASSACHUSETTS

Energy code in Massachusetts generally falls into three code tiers recognized by the Massachusetts Department of
Energy Resources with the goal of being net-zero in energy by 2050. Base Code is less restrictive than Canton’s
current status and some municipalities are still at this code level. Stretch Code, which is Canton’s current energy
code status, applies to new construction and renovations and is centered on promoting energy efficiency, most
municipalities are currently at this code level. Specialized Code is an extension beyond Stretch Code that a growing
number of municipalities are moving to as the next step in energy efficiency in new construction. Specialized Code
would make buildings either all-electric for energy or if using such fuel sources as gas or oil (mixed fuel) be pre-
wired for future electrification when built to allow new construction to include electric energy readiness. Specialized
code has already been adopted in the neighboring municipalities of Dedham, Milton, Norwood, and Sharon; it is
pending in Stoughton, but not adopted in Randolph or Westwood.

REQUIREMENTS of SPECIALIZED CODE

The additional requirements of the Specialized Energy Code would affect different types of buildings with specific sets
of requirements for each type.

There are no new requirements for existing buildings of any kind nor are there any new requirements for existing
buildings that are renovated or receive attached additions.

The Specialized Energy Code would not affect new all-electric residential homes, as the goal of electrification would
already be satisfied. However, if homes are built in the future using gas, propane, or oil, (mixed fuels) they would
need to be wired for future electrification. Depending on the size of the house (less than or more than 4,000 square
feet), there would be varying solar panel requirements ranging from some solar panels for smaller homes to enough
solar panels to power the home (for large homes) with some exemptions in certain cases.

Regarding large (over 12,000 square feet) multi-family buildings, Passive House standards would apply for all
(electric or mixed use) new large multi-family buildings, with pre-wiring for future electrification in those buildings
that use mixed fuels rather than all-electric. Passive House standards involve having strict control of air, heat, and
moisture throughout a building through efficient construction and sufficient insulation that strictly prevents energy
loss, lowers energy consumption, and reduces long-term operational costs through these energy saving designs.

Industrial, commercial and government buildings (also including schools) would have no additional requirements for
all-electric buildings and again require pre-wiring for future electrification with some solar panel requirements, with
certain practical exceptions, for mixed fuel buildings.

Mixed use buildings would be treated as two separate sections with commercial requirements applying to the
commercial floor or floors and multi-family requirements being necessary for residential sections (usually upper
floors).

COSTS of SPECIALIZED CODE

There is some debate over what incremental new construction costs might be if the Specialized Energy Code is
adopted. The cited range by proponents is one percent to four percent. While pre-wiring for electrification is less
expensive when done as part of new construction than during an eventual retrofit, there are still upfront costs that

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would need to be addressed by builders or through state-sponsored incentives. Similarly, the purchase and
installation of such equipment as solar panels or heat pumps in certain conditions where they would be required is
not without costs. However, there are grants, subsidies, tax credits, and incentives available that can potentially
reduce the impact of some of these costs for builders and thus allow for the lower cost of energy for eventual building
owners and occupants. As these designs become more common, the incremental cost is being positively affected
through improved construction processes. Further, in all-electric buildings there is no cost for gas infrastructure,
which is not installed, and those savings can also be directed to any incremental costs of the all-electric option.

Further, as different types of buildings have different design needs, there will likely be different specific incremental
costs depending on what is being built, this uncertainty would most affect commercial and industrial buildings as
they are difficult to generalize.

These upfront construction costs would likely be offset by energy savings throughout the life of the building but could
be a factor in new construction if not managed satisfactorily. It is unclear exactly what the impact of these incremental
costs will be on developers, despite the fact that the eventual occupants of the building will likely save money through
this long-term energy efficiency layout.

There is no additional cost to the Town’s operating budget in order to adopt the Specialized Energy Code.

IMPACT of SPECIALIZED CODE

The Finance Committee is committed to ensuring that the Town continues to have desirable new growth to promote
increases in property tax revenue; grow receipts such as excise taxes (examples: meal tax and motor vehicle tax);
permits or fees; and the general economic growth that wise development allows. This new growth creates increased
revenue and also positively affects the formula for raising more revenue under Proposition 2½ rules. The committee
was shown data that demonstrated that this energy code when adopted in comparable Massachusetts towns has not
adversely affected housing growth and new growth as a result of Specialized Code. The data on commercial new
growth, equally important to Canton, is not conclusive and likely differs based on the diverse individual business and
industry needs of specific commercial buildings.

The adoption of the Specialized Energy Code is supported by the Town’s Climate Action Plan, which is a study that
did consider local needs when considering the impacts of climate adaption and environmental protection in Canton.
This opt-in proposal has been promoted by the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan Committee that is charged with
implementing that plan. It would help Canton become a Climate Leader Community, which would create access to
potentially over $1 million worth of grants that are exclusive to Climate Leader Communities.

The application of the Specialized Code on new construction would potentially lower operating costs in future
buildings. These benefits would be due to energy efficiency through sustainable energy sources in those new
buildings. There would also be an increase in energy affordability for all energy consumers in town by reducing overall
demand for energy through efficiency of energy use, even with the current energy capacity of our electric grid.
Energy capacity might also be expanded by the increased number of solar panels in town that could potentially
contribute energy to the grid through the creation of surplus electricity. The new Galvin Middle School was used by
proponents as an example of a building that will, once built, conform to what Specialized Energy Code would require
of all new construction in Canton.

However, adoption of Specialized Energy Code is not without potential risks, as its impact on commercial and
industrial properties is not fully clear, especially given the wide diversity of commercial and industrial operational
needs and design models. The Town has a very good location for commercial and industrial development, reasonable
tax rates, overall economic development friendly policies, and rising property values. However, there is likely some
risk to opting-in to the Specialized Energy Code. That risk could potentially have an effect on some future
development in Canton and the potential revenue that the new growth would bring.

The benefits of adopting the Specialized Energy Code could be improvements in sustainability and climate adaption;
access to additional grants for the Town; a long-term benefit of reduced future retrofit costs for future building
owners, as energy standards become stricter; lower operating costs for owners and occupants of new buildings
through energy efficiency; and positive externalities from reduced pollution and lowered public health risks in the
future by discouraging and eventually eliminating fossil fuels.

Adoption of this energy code has some risks but also some rewards. As it is an opt-in energy code that is not required
by the Commonwealth at this time, the Town could choose to adopt it, see how it goes, and withdraw at a future
Town Meeting if the code proves to be unexpectedly or unreasonably harmful to economic development or revenue
generation in Canton. However, no municipality that has adopted this code has withdrawn to date, likely signaling
that towns that have opted in to the code have not regretted doing so.

The Finance Committee carefully considered the potential impacts on revenue, the effects that the code might have
on the tax base of the town, how such a code would impact economic development (residential, commercial, and


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mixed use, respectively), the potential risks and benefits to future builders and building owners. A majority of the
Finance Committee felt that the risks are acceptable and that there are many potential benefits for the Town
holistically to opting-in to this code. Having weighed the risks and benefits of adoption of the Specialized Energy
Code, the Finance Committee recommends its adoption.

FINANCE COMMITTEE MINORITY DISCUSSION:
Canton’s Select Board voted against this proposal by a vote of 3-2, but the proponents continue forward. Tax revenue
collected from our commercial real estate is 39.48% of annual real estate revenues for our town, which is more than
$40,000,000– one of the largest sources of cash to fund the entire town. The aggregate value of commercial real
estate impacted by this proposal is more than $1.8 billion. Despite the enormity and critical nature of this source of
revenue, the proponents of this plan, by their own admission, have no research and no answers as to the impact of this
proposal on the commercial real estate in Canton.

This is a dangerous precedent to set – approving a plan with no data as to the impact of one of the most valuable
sources of revenue to Canton. In fact, the proponents used the town of Lexington as a comparable town to Canton,
which had implemented this type of change. Within days, the Boston Globe reported that, due to a “lack of funds”, “. .
. Lexington Public Schools will cut the equivalent of about 65 [full time employees] and not renew 160 non-professional
staff contracts.” Was commercial real estate revenue impaired in Lexington? Does Canton want to take that chance?”
If all of this was not enough to vote NO on this proposal, during the presentation to the Finance Committee, even the
consultant hired to assist with this proposal admitted that the entire process was “rushed”. Further the Economic
Development Committee reported to FinCom that the commercial real revenue is "very, very fragile". This means that
commercial real estate developers have a lot of choice in which town they want to build. Not a single developer's
opinion of this proposal was sought or presented to FinCom with this proposal - another dangerous precedent to set if
this is approved. To emphasize, the proponents of this proposal conducted no studies and sought no opinions of the
people that drive more than $40 million of annual revenue into Canton.

The proposed Article 33 before us today, at this point in time, and based on the lack of information regarding the long
term impact it will have on the growth of our community, specifically to our business tax base, which is the life blood of
the town of canton, must be voted down at Town Meeting.

Turning your attention to how this proposed amendment would affect residential growth in our town, this proposed
article would effectively force builders to install a secondary, unnecessary electrical system in any construction project
that includes natural gas, creating a redundant and undesired electrical infrastructure within chosen new homes and
businesses. The proponents of this article state it would not take away consumer choice. But they must acknowledge
that this article would drive up construction costs for any consumer who, in their eyes, choses wrong. It will drive up
the costs for consumers who prefer to cook on a gas stove or choose not to rely on a heat pump for home heating. And
it is more than just the upfront construction costs that need to be factored in. It is also the interest on the additional
loan funds that need to be acquired and the higher property taxes that will ultimately be assessed (higher build costs
will equate to higher tax assessments). Canton’s Select Board voted against this proposal by a vote of 3-2, but the
proponents continue forward. Tax revenue collected from our commercial real estate is 39.48% of annual real estate
revenues for our town, which is more than $40,000,000– one of the largest sources of cash to fund the entire town.
The aggregate value of commercial real estate impacted by this proposal is more than $1.8 billion. Despite the
enormity and critical nature of this source of revenue, the proponents of this plan, by their own admission, have no
research and no answers as to the impact of this proposal on the commercial real estate in Canton.

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the costs for consumers who prefer to cook on a gas stove or choose not to rely on a heat pump for home heating. And
it is more than just the upfront construction costs that need to be factored in. It is also the interest on the additional
loan funds that need to be acquired and the higher property taxes that will ultimately be assessed (higher build costs
will equate to higher tax assessments). Most notably, the mandate of solar being installed on certain buildings is even
more sobering when considering cost increases. To be clear, if a builder wants to include natural gas in a construction
plan, that building MUST have solar as an offset. The cost of solar installation is extremely high - a larger cost than
even the secondary wiring requirement stated above.

This article represents a clear case of government overreach. It imposes a one-size-fits-all requirement rather than
allowing property owners and builders to make practical, cost-effective decisions based on their own needs and wants.
It places an added cost burden on any business looking to build in Canton, potentially discouraging investment and
slowing local economic growth. In addition, this article will drive increased demands on the electric grid at a time when
the infrastructure may not be fully prepared to handle it, and ultimately contribute to higher electricity prices for
current residents and businesses alike.

While promising future savings, it presents high initial costs. The success of these savings to the taxpayer depends
heavily on the existence of aids and grants from government which are tenable at best and are subject to change or
elimination at any time. We need to protect our citizens and tax base from anything that will create any unnecessary
burden while balancing the need to cultivate the best possible world for our residents.

Lastly, and most importantly, as citizens of the world, we have an obligation to leave the world in a better place than
the generation before us. You will find that we have found success achieving those goals without mandates.

Why force homeowners and business owners to comply with strict mandates when the market demand will naturally do
that for you? Projects will be designed naturally to include what’s most marketable and advantageous to prospective
buyers. If the kind of advances in renewable energy described in the above article are what the public wants, builders
will surely follow out of economic opportunity. If anyone needs a present-day current example, look no further than our
new middle school. This project is designed to be built with all cutting edge green technology, all to be completed
without mandate. Remember we aren’t saying no, we are saying not right now. We all want our kids to have a realistic
opportunity to live in Canton, but artificially increasing the cost of building new homes and driving away potential
businesses only makes affordability worse and pushes that goal further out of reach.

APPROVED DISAPPROVED

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ARTICLE 34

VOTE TO ACCEPT STILLWATER ROAD TOWN WAY
ARTICLE 34 To see if the Town will vote to accept Stillwater Road as a Town way, as recommended by the
Planning Board and laid out by the Select Board pursuant to G. L. c. 41 and c. 82; as shown on a plan entitled
“Final As-Built Road Utility Plan for Canton Reserve (Stillwater Estates) in Canton, Massachusetts prepared for Toll
Brothers, Inc., dated January 16, 2024; and revised on January 23, 2025 and prepared by ESE Consultants, 116
Flanders Road, Suite 1200, Westborough, MA 01581” (hereinafter referred to as “Acceptance Plan”); to authorize
the Select Board to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain such land and easements for the creation,
maintenance and operation of a public way, including but not limited to easements for access, grading, drainage,
sloping, construction and utilities, in all or any portions of such way and the parcels on such street, including, but
not limited to the parcels listed below; to see if the Town will vote to appropriate, borrow pursuant to any
applicable statute or transfer from available funds, a sum of money for such purposes; and further to authorize the
Select Board to take any and all related actions necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this article;
or to take any other action related thereto.

Property Address Town Assessor ID
5 Stillwater Rd. Map 101 – Lot 110
10 Stillwater Rd. Map 101 – Lot 93
15 Stillwater Rd. Map 101 – Lot 109
20 Stillwater Rd. Map 101 – Lot 94
25 Stillwater Rd. Map 101 – Lot 108
30 Stillwater Rd. Map 101 – Lot 95
35 Stillwater Rd. Map 101 – Lot 107
40 Stillwater Rd Map 101 – Lot 96
45 Stillwater Rd. Map 101 – Lot 105
50 Stillwater Rd. Map 101 – Lot 97
55 Stillwater Rd. Map 101 – Lot 106
60 Stillwater Rd. Map 101 – Lot 98
65 Stillwater Rd. Map 90 – Lot 44
70 Stillwater Rd. Map 101 – Lot 99
75 Stillwater Rd. Map 90 – Lot 43
80 Stillwater Rd. Map 101 – Lot 100
85 Stillwater Rd. Map 100 – Lot 183

Select Board

MOVED: That Stillwater Road be hereby accepted as a Town public way, as recommended by the
Planning Board and laid out by the Select Board pursuant to G. L. c.41 and c.82; that the Select Board be
authorized to acquire by purchase, gift and/or eminent domain such land and easements for the creation,
maintenance and operation of a public way, including, but not limited to easements for access, grading,
drainage, sloping, construction and utilities, in all or any portions of such way and the parcels on such
street, including but not limited to the parcels listed below; the Select Board be authorized to order the
assessment of betterments in connection with an improvements of said way and to undertake all actions
deemed by the Select Board to be necessary for such betterments to be assessed, including but not
limited to determining the value of such improvements and the proportionate share of the cost of such
improvements and preparing plans and estimates; and further that the Select Board be authorized to
take any and all related actions necessary or appropriate for such purposes.

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                                       FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7 - 0


FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION:
The Finance Committee unanimously supports the Planning Board motion for Article 34 of the 2026 Annual Town
Meeting that would accept Stillwater Road as a Town way. The road is part of the Stillwater Estates subdivision that
also includes Foundry Lane (Article 35) and Dalebrook Court (Article 36) that are also proposed for acceptance at
this Annual Town Meeting. The as-built condition of the road was reviewed by the appropriate Town officials (including
Planning Department / Planning Board, Fire Department, Conservation Department / Conservation Commission, Town
Engineer / Department of Public Works, the Town Treasurer, and the Select Board). The findings of this extensive
review are that all components of Stillwater Road now comply with the rules and regulations for street acceptance
with any previous issues resolved. The language of the article will provide for the future management of the road
and allow it to be a public roadway.



                              APPROVED                  DISAPPROVED



                                                    ARTICLE 35

VOTE TO ACCEPT FOUNDRY LANE AS A TOWN WAY
ARTICLE 35 To see if the Town will vote to accept Foundry Lane as a Town way, as recommended by the Planning
Board and laid out by the Select Board pursuant to G. L. c. 41 and c. 82; as shown on a plan entitled “Final As-Built
Road Utility Plan for Canton Reserve (Stillwater Estates) in Canton, Massachusetts prepared for Toll Brothers, Inc.,
dated January 16, 2024; and revised on January 23, 2025 and prepared by ESE Consultants, 116 Flanders Road,
Suite 1200, Westborough, MA 01581” (hereinafter referred to as “Acceptance Plan”); to authorize the Select Board
to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain such land and easements for the creation, maintenance and
operation of a public way, including but not limited to easements for access, grading, drainage, sloping,
construction and utilities, in all or any portions of such way and the parcels on such street, including, but not
limited to the parcels listed below; to see if the Town will vote to appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable
statute or transfer from available funds, a sum of money for such purposes; and further to authorize the Select
Board take any and all related actions necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this article; or to take
any other action related thereto.

Property Address                    Town Assessor ID
5 Foundry Lane                      Map 89 – Lot 39
10 Foundry Lane                     Map 89 – Lot 40
15 Foundry Lane                     Map 89 – Lot 38
20 Foundry Lane                     Map 89 – Lot 41
25 Foundry Lane                     Map 89 – Lot 37
30 Foundry Lane                     Map 89 – Lot 42
35 Foundry Lane                     Map 89 – Lot 36
40 Foundry Lane                     Map 89 – Lot 43
45 Foundry Lane                     Map 89 – Lot 35
50 Foundry Lane                     Map 89 – Lot 44
55 Foundry Lane                     Map 89 – Lot 34
60 Foundry Lane                     Map 90 – Lot 38
65 Foundry Lane                     Map 89 – Lot 33
70 Foundry Lane                     Map 101 – Lot 101
75 Foundry Lane                     Map 89 - Lot 32
80 Foundry Lane                     Map 101 – Lot 102
85 Foundry Lane                     Map 100 – Lot 183
90 Foundry Lane                     Map 101 – Lot 103
100 Foundry Lane                    Map 101 – Lot 104

Select Board

MOVED:          That Foundry Lane be hereby accepted as a Town public way, as recommended by the
Planning Board and laid out by the Select Board pursuant to G. L. c.41 and c.82; that the Select Board
be authorized to acquire by purchase, gift and/or eminent domain such land and easements for the
creation, maintenance and operation of a public way, including, but not limited to easements for
access, grading, drainage, sloping, construction and utilities, in all or any portions of such way and the
parcels on such street, including but not limited to the parcels listed below; the Select Board be
authorized to order the assessment of betterments in connection with an improvements of said way
and to undertake all actions deemed by the Select Board to be necessary for such betterments to be
assessed, including but not limited to determining the value of such improvements and the
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proportionate share of the cost of such improvements and preparing plans and estimates; and further
that the Select Board be authorized to take any and all related actions necessary or appropriate for
such purposes.

Property Address                    Town Assessor ID
5 Foundry Lane                      Map 89 - Lot 39
10 Foundry Lane                     Map 89 - Lot 40
15 Foundry Lane                     Map 89 - Lot 38
20 Foundry Lane                     Map 89 - Lot 41
25 Foundry Lane                     Map 89 - Lot 37
30 Foundry Lane                     Map 89 - Lot 42
35 Foundry Lane                     Map 89 - Lot 36
40 Foundry Lane                     Map 89 - Lot 43
45 Foundry Lane                     Map 89 - Lot 35
50 Foundry Lane                     Map 89 - Lot 44
55 Foundry Lane                     Map 89 - Lot 34
60 Foundry Lane                     Map 90 - Lot 38
65 Foundry Lane                     Map 89 - Lot 33
70 Foundry Lane                     Map 101 - Lot 101
75 Foundry Lane                     Map 89 - Lot 32
80 Foundry Lane                     Map 101 - Lot 102
85 Foundry Lane                     Map 100 - Lot 183
90 Foundry Lane                     Map 101 - Lot 103
100 Foundry Lane                    Map 101 - Lot 104


                                       FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7 - 0

FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION:
The Finance Committee unanimously supports the Planning Board motion for Article 35 of the 2026 Annual Town
Meeting that would accept Foundry Lane as a Town way. The road is part of the Stillwater Estates subdivision that
also includes Stillwater Road (Article 34) and Dalebrook Court (Article 36) that are also proposed for acceptance at
this Annual Town Meeting. The as-built condition of the road was reviewed by the appropriate Town officials (including
Planning Department / Planning Board, Fire Department, Conservation Department / Conservation Commission, Town
Engineer / Department of Public Works, the Town Treasurer, and the Select Board). The findings of this extensive
review are that all components of Foundry Lane now comply with the rules and regulations for street acceptance with
any previous issues resolved. The language of the article will provide for the future management of the road and
allow it to be a public roadway.



                              APPROVED                  DISAPPROVED




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                                                    ARTICLE 36

VOTE TO ACCEPT DALEBROOK COURT AS A TOWN WAY
ARTICLE 36 To see if the Town will vote to accept Dalebrook Court as a Town way, as recommended by the
Planning Board and laid out by the Select Board pursuant to G. L. c. 41 and c. 82; as shown on a plan entitled
“Final As-Built Road Utility Plan for Canton Reserve (Stillwater Estates) in Canton, Massachusetts prepared for Toll
Brothers, Inc., dated January 16, 2024; and revised on January 23, 2025 and prepared by ESE Consultants, 116
Flanders Road, Suite 1200, Westborough, MA 01581” (hereinafter referred to as “Acceptance Plan”); to authorize
the Select Board to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain such land and easements for the creation,
maintenance and operation of a public way, including but not limited to easements for access, grading, drainage,
sloping, construction and utilities, in all or any portions of such way and the parcels on such street, including, but
not limited to the parcels listed below; to see if the Town will vote to appropriate, borrow pursuant to any
applicable statute or transfer from available funds, a sum of money for such purposes; and further to authorize the
Select Board to take any and all related actions necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this article;
or to take any other action related thereto.

Property Address                    Town Assessor ID
5 Dalebrook Ct.                     Map 90 – Lot 42
10 Dalebrook Ct.                    Map 90 – Lot 39
15 Dalebrook Ct.                    Map 90 – Lot 41
20 Dalebrook Ct.                    Map 90 – Lot 40

Select Board

MOVED:           That Dalebrook Court Road be hereby accepted as a Town public way, as recommended
by the Planning Board and laid out by the Select Board pursuant to G. L. c.41 and c.82; that the Select
Board be authorized to acquire by purchase, gift and/or eminent domain such land and easements for
the creation, maintenance and operation of a public way, including, but not limited to easements for
access, grading, drainage, sloping, construction and utilities, in all or any portions of such way and the
parcels on such street, including but not limited to the parcels listed below; the Select Board be
authorized to order the assessment of betterments in connection with an improvements of said way and
to undertake all actions deemed by the Select Board to be necessary for such betterments to be assessed,
including but not limited to determining the value of such improvements and the proportionate share of
the cost of such improvements and preparing plans and estimates; and further that the Select Board be
authorized to take any and all related actions necessary or appropriate for such purposes.

Property Address                    Town Assessor ID
5 Dalebrook Ct.                     Map 90 – Lot 42
10 Dalebrook Ct.                    Map 90 – Lot 39
15 Dalebrook Ct.                    Map 90 – Lot 41
20 Dalebrook Ct.                    Map 90 – Lot 40


                                        FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7 - 0


FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION:
The Finance Committee unanimously supports the Planning Board motion for Article 36 of the 2026 Annual Town
Meeting that would accept Dalebrook Court as a Town way. The road is part of the Stillwater Estates subdivision that
also includes Stillwater Road (Article 34) and Foundry Lane (Article 35) that are also proposed for acceptance at this
Annual Town Meeting. The as-built condition of the road was reviewed by the appropriate Town officials (including
Planning Department / Planning Board, Fire Department, Conservation Department / Conservation Commission, Town
Engineer / Department of Public Works, the Town Treasurer, and the Select Board). The findings of this review are
that all components of Dalebrook Court now comply with the rules and regulations for street acceptance with any
previous issues resolved. The language of the article will provide for the future management of the road and allow it
to be a public roadway.



                              APPROVED                   DISAPPROVED




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ARTICLE 37

VOTE TO ACCEPT STONEWOOD DRIVE AS A TOWN WAY
ARTICLE 37 To see if the Town will vote to accept Stonewood Drive as a Town way, as recommend by the
Planning Board and laid out by the Select Board pursuant to G. L. c. 41 and c. 82; as shown on a plan entitled
“Street Acceptance & As-Built Plan in Canton, Massachusetts, Stonewood Drive, prepared for Stonewood Realty
Trust, dated February 2, 2024, prepared by Borderland Engineering, 61b Pleasant Street, Randolph, MA 02021”
(hereinafter referred to as “Acceptance Plan’); to authorize the Select Board to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent
domain such land and easements for the creation, maintenance and operation of a public way, including but not
limited to easements for access, grading, drainage, sloping, construction and utilities, in all or any portions of such
way and the parcels on such street, including, but not limited to the parcels listed below; to see if the Town will
vote to appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statue or transfer from available funds, a sum of money for
such purposes; and further to authorize the Select Board to take any and all related actions necessary to carry out
the purposes of this article; or take any other action related thereto.

Property Address Town Assessor ID
12 Stonewood Dr. Map 110 – Lot 31
16 Stonewood Dr. Map 110 – Lot 75
17 Stonewood Dr. Map 110 – Lot 32
20 Stonewood Dr. Map 110 – Lot 54
25 Stonewood Dr. Map 110 – Lot 58
30 Stonewood Dr. Map 110 – Lot 55
35 Stonewood Dr. Map 110 – Lot 57
40 Stonewood Dr. Map 110 – Lot 56

Select Board

MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 37 be indefinitely postponed.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7 – 0

FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION:
The Finance Committee unanimously supports the Planning Board motion to indefinitely postpone the acceptance of
Stonewood Drive as a Town way (Article 37). The development process for this road is still ongoing and it is not
currently ready for acceptance. Petitioner Rossano Crugnale and Stonewood Realty Trust have requested that their
Petition to have Stonewood Drive in Yorkshire Estates accepted as a public way be withdrawn without prejudice for
this Annual Town Meeting. Yorkshire Estates also includes Isabella Circle and Holly Way, which are the focus of
Article 38 and Article 39 respectively. The intent is to refile for street acceptance at the next Town Meeting.

APPROVED DISAPPROVED

ARTICLE 38

VOTE TO ACCEPT ISABELLA CIRCLE AS A TOWN WAY
ARTICLE 38 To see if the Town will vote to accept Isabella Circle as a Town way, as recommend by the Planning
Board and laid out by the Select Board pursuant to G. L. c. 41 and c. 82; as shown on a plan entitled “Street
Acceptance & As-Built Plan in Canton, Massachusetts, Isabella Circle, prepared for Stonewood Realty Trust, dated
February 2, 2024, prepared by Borderland Engineering, 61b Pleasant Street, Randolph, MA 02021” (hereinafter
referred to as “Acceptance Plan’); to authorize the Select Board to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain
such land and easements for the creation, maintenance and operation of a public way, including but not limited to
easements for access, grading, drainage, sloping, construction and utilities, in all or any portions of such way and
the parcels on such street, including, but not limited to the parcels listed below; to see if the Town will vote to
appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statue or transfer from available funds, a sum of money for such
purposes; and further to authorize the Select Board to take any and all related actions necessary to carry out the
purposes of this article; or take any other action related thereto.

Property Address Town Assessor ID
5 Isabella Cir. Map 110 – Lot 59
15 Isabella Cir. Map 110 – Lot 60
25 Isabella Cir. Map 110 – Lot 61

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35 Isabella Cir.                      Map 110 – Lot 62
45 Isabella Cir.                      Map 110 – Lot 63
55 Isabella Cir.                      Map 110 – Lot 64

Select Board

MOVED:             That the subject matter of Article 38 be indefinitely postponed.


FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION:
The Finance Committee unanimously supports the Planning Board motion to indefinitely postpone the acceptance of
Isabella Circle as a Town way (Article 38). The development process for this road is still ongoing and it is not currently
ready for acceptance. Petitioner Rossano Crugnale and Stonewood Realty Trust have requested that their Petition to
have Isabella Circle in Yorkshire Estates accepted as a public way be withdrawn without prejudice for this Annual
Town Meeting. Yorkshire Estates also includes Stonewood Drive and Holly Way, which are the focus of Article 37 and
Article 39 respectively. The intent is to refile for street acceptance at the next Town Meeting.


                                         FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7 - 0



                               APPROVED                   DISAPPROVED



                                                      ARTICLE 39

VOTE TO ACCEPT HOLLY WAY AS A TOWN WAY
ARTICLE 39 To see if the Town will vote to accept Holly Way as a Town way, as recommend by the Planning Board
and laid out by the Select Board pursuant to G. L. c. 41 and c. 82; as shown on a plan entitled “Street Acceptance
& As-Built Plan in Canton, Massachusetts, Holly Way, prepared for Stonewood Realty Trust, dated February 2,
2024, prepared by Borderland Engineering, 61b Pleasant Street, Randolph, MA 02021” (hereinafter referred to as
“Acceptance Plan’); to authorize the Select Board to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain such land and
easements for the creation, maintenance and operation of a public way, including but not limited to easements for
access, grading, drainage, sloping, construction and utilities, in all or any portions of such way and the parcels on
such street, including, but not limited to the parcels listed below; to see if the Town will vote to appropriate,
borrow pursuant to any applicable statue or transfer from available funds, a sum of money for such purposes; and
further to authorize the Select Board to take any and all related actions necessary to carry out the purposes of this
article; or take any other action related thereto.

Property Address                               Town Assessor ID
5 Holly Way                                    Map 110 – Lot 65
10 Holly Way                                   Map 110 – Lot 70
15 Holly Way                                   Map 110 – Lot 66
20 Holly Way                                   Map 110 – Lot 69
25 Holly Way                                   Map 110 – Lot 67
35 Holly Way                                   Map 110 – Lot 68

Select Board

MOVED:             That the subject matter of Article 39 be indefinitely postponed.


                                     FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE:               7-0



FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION:
The Finance Committee unanimously supports the Planning Board motion to indefinitely postpone the acceptance of
Holly Way as a Town way (Article 39). The development process for this road is still ongoing and it is not currently
ready for acceptance. Petitioner Rossano Crugnale and Stonewood Realty Trust have requested that their Petition
to have Holly Way in Yorkshire Estates accepted as a public way be withdrawn without prejudice for this Annual




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Town Meeting. Yorkshire Estates also includes Stonewood Drive and Isabella Circle, which are the focus of Article
37 and Article 38 respectively. The intent is to refile for street acceptance at the next Town Meeting.



                              APPROVED                   DISAPPROVED



                                                    ARTICLE 40

RESCIND PRIOR VOTE TAKEN ON ARTICLE 38 OF 2006 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
Article 40 To see if the Town will vote to rescind and revoke the action taken under Article 38 of the 2006 Annual
Town Meeting to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 31, Section 58A, as inserted by
Chapter 242 of the Acts of 2000, establishing that applicants for original appointment(s) to the Police and Fire
Departments must be under the age of thirty-two (32) years on the date of appointment, and such that revocation
be effective on July 1, 2026 or take any further action related thereto.
Select Board

MOVED:            That the subject matter of Article 40 be indefinitely postponed.


                                    FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE:             9-0


FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION:                 The Fire and Police Chiefs have withdrawn this article so that the Town
can complete its collective bargaining obligations with the public safety unions.



                             APPROVED                   DISAPPROVED



                                                    ARTICLE 41

ACCEPT MGL CH. 31 § 61A AND 61B
Article 41 To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 31,
Sections 61A and 61B as amended, for the purpose of establishing health and fitness standards and a wellness
program for Police and Fire personnel in order to allow the Town to hire Police and Fire personnel without an age
restriction pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 31, Section 58, or take any other action related
thereto.
Select Board

MOVED:            That the subject matter of Article 41 be indefinitely postponed.


                                    FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE:             9-0


FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION:
This article which is linked to Article 40, has been withdrawn so that the Town can complete its collective bargaining
obligations with the public safety unions.



                              APPROVED                   DISAPPROVED


                                                    ARTICLE 42

ACCEPT MGL CH. 44 SECTION 53F ½ ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Article 42 To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44 Section
53F ½ as amended, for the purpose of authorizing Town to operate within enterprise funds to be maintained by the
treasurer, or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board


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MOVED: That the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44 Section 53F ½ as
amended, for the purpose of authorizing Town to operate within enterprise funds to be maintained by
the treasurer, be accepted.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0

FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION:
The Finance Committee unanimously supports the motion to accept MGL CH 40 sec 53F 1/2, which establishes a
written record, authorizing the operation of the enterprise funds by the Treasurer of the Town of Canton.

APPROVED DISAPPROVED

ARTICLE 43

AMEND ZONING BYLAW SECTION 8.1 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
Article 43 To see if the Town will vote to amend Zoning Bylaw Section 8.1 as follows, with new language
underlined and in bold and deleted language in strikethrough.

8.1 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
8.1.1 Purpose.
1. To provide for housing options that reduce maintenance costs and are more affordable than traditional
single-family dwellings;
2. To provide a mechanism for development of a range of housing types that are responsive to the
sociocultural, health care, and recreational needs of residents;
3. To use energy, water, and materials more efficiently by increasing the housing supply through
concentrated, small-scale development;
4. To establish residential development standards and procedures that will support these objectives; and
5. To facilitate housing production, diversity, and affordability in the Town’s neighborhoods.
8.1.2 Limitations on Use. One Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) shall be allowed as-of-right in all zoning districts
in which single-family homes are allowed as-of-right or by Special Permit, subject to the following
restrictions:
A. The ADU maintains a separate entrance, either directly from the outside or through an entry hall or
corridor shared with the principal dwelling sufficient to meet the requirements of the state building
code for safe egress.
C B. The ADU is not larger in gross floor area than one half (1/2) the gross floor area of the principal
dwelling or 900 square feet, whichever is smaller;

B. The ADU is subject to dimensional setbacks as the primary residence, as provided in Section 4.0 of
this Zoning By-Law
D C. No ADU shall be constructed without issuance of a building permit by the Building Commissioner;
and

E D. No use of an accessory apartment shall be permitted prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy
by the Building Commissioner. A certificate of occupancy shall be issued after the Building Commissioner
determines that the accessory apartment as constructed is in conformity with the approved plans and with
the provisions of this by-law.

8.1.3 Additional Accessory Dwelling Units. The Board of Appeals may issue a Special Permit for additional
ADUs over and above the first ADU allowed as-of-right on a lot.
8.1.4 Exterior Appearance of a Dwelling with an ADU. The ADU shall be designed so that the appearance
of the structure remains that of a single family dwelling the principle structure, subject further to the
following requirements:

A. All stairways to second or third stories shall be enclosed within the exterior walls of the dwelling;
B. Any new, additional entrance to an existing dwelling shall be located on the side or in the rear of
the dwelling; and
C. Where there are two (2) or more existing entrances on the front facade of a dwelling, if
modifications are made to any entrance, the result shall be that one (1) appears to be the
principal entrance and other entrances appear to be secondary.

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8.1.5 Dimensional Requirements. Accessory Dwelling Units shall be subject to all applicable dimensional
requirements in Section 4.0 of the Town of Canton Zoning By-Laws.8.1.6 Parking.
A. There shall be one (1) off-street parking space per ADU in addition to the parking spaces that are
required by the underlying zoning district for the Principle Use;
B. No additional parking spaces shall be required if the ADU is located within 0.5 miles from a
commuter rail station, subway station, ferry terminal, or bus station;
C. A single driveway shall serve both the residential structure primary use and the ADU, provided
that a detached ADU may have a separate parking area.
8.1.7 Severability. If any provision of this Section 8.1 Accessory Dwelling Units is found to be invalid by a court
of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of Section 8.1 shall not be affected but shall remain in full force. The
invalidity of any provision of this Section shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the Town of Canton’s
Zoning By-Law, or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board for the Planning Board

PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: The public hearing for Article 43 was held by the Planning Board on February
18, 2026. The Town Planner introduced the article and explained the proposed changes. This article proposes to
amend the text in Section 8.1. The text changes are to align the bylaw with the Promulgated Guidelines of the
Affordable Homes Act. The Board clarified that the dimensional requirements were not being altered and took a
vote to close the public hearing and send a positive recommendation, with the following changes, to Town Meeting,
which carried 5-0-0.

PLANNING BOARD MOTION:

MOVED: That the Zoning By-law, Section 8.1, be amended as set forth in the Warrant with the
clerical correction of changing the spelling of the word principle to p-r-i-n-c-i-p-a-l wherever it appears.

PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 5-0-0

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6 - 0

FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION:
The Finance Committee unanimously supports the Planning Board motion to adopt Article 43 at the 2026 Annual
Town Meeting. Article 43 would make a few corrections to Zoning Bylaw Section 8.1 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU).
The current Zoning Bylaw Section 8.1 was adopted at the November 2024 Special Town Meeting based on the
requirements of the Affordable Homes Act adopted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The final language of
that Act was not fully available from the Secretary of the Commonwealth until late January 2025. As a result, when
the Town’s 2024 ADU Zoning Bylaw language was subsequently reviewed by the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney
General to ensure compliance with the required guidelines, some needed amendments were identified.

One amendment would clarify that one ADU is allowed as a right in areas where single family dwellings are allowed
by “special permit”, in addition to the already noted “as-of-right” (Section 8.1.2 – Limitations of Use). Further, lot
size requirements are eliminated, as is linking the setback of the ADU to the setback of the primary residence (Section
8.1.2 – Limitations of Use). The lettering of the related bulleted list is also amended to reflect these changes.

A further reference to “single family dwelling” is replaced by “principal structure” in Section 8.1.4 – Exterior
Appearance of a Dwelling with an ADU. This will allow more flexibility regarding what structures can have accessory
dwelling units.

Section 8.1.6 – Parking has two more cases where in the first case “single-family residence” would be replaced by
“principal use” and later “residential structure” would be replaced by “primary use”. This again allows ADUs to
potentially be in settings other than single family dwellings or residential areas, as allowed, with appropriate parking
requirements and preferred curb cut requirements.

These amendments will allow the Zoning Bylaws language involving ADUs to conform with the requirements of the
Affordable Homes Act and comply with the findings of the Attorney General’s review.

APPROVED DISAPPROVED

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                                                    ARTICLE 44

AMEND ZONING BYLAW SECTION 11.0 DEFINITIONS
Article 44 To see if the Town will vote to amend Zoning Bylaw Section 11.0 as follows, with new language
underlined and in bold and deleted language in strikethrough.

11.0 DEFINITIONS
Accessory Dwelling Unit: A secondary dwelling unit, but not a mobile home, located either within or on the same
lot as a principle dwelling. The accessory dwelling unit shall be subordinate in size to the principal dwelling unit
and separated from it in a manner that maintains the appearance of the structure. Or to take any other action
related thereto.
Select Board for the Planning Board

PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: The public hearing for Article 44 was held by the Planning Board on February
18, 2026. The Town Planner introduced the article and explained the proposed changes. This article proposes to
amend the text in Section 8.1. The text changes are to align Section 11.0 (Definitions) with the Promulgated
Guidelines of the Affordable Homes Act. The Board had no questions and took a vote to close the public hearing
and send a positive recommendation to Town Meeting, which carried 5-0-0.

PLANNING BOARD MOTION:

MOVED:           That the Zoning By-law, Section 11.0, be amended as set forth in the Warrant with the
clerical correction of changing the spelling of the word principle to p-r-i-n-c-i-p-a-l wherever it appears.



                                     PLANNING BOARD VOTE:                 5-0-0



                                       FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6 - 0


FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION:
The Finance Committee unanimously supports the Planning Board motion to adopt Article 44 at the Annual Town
Meeting. Article 44 would make a small but important correction to Zoning Bylaw Section 11.0 – Definitions. The
article inserts the term “principal” dwelling and deletes the term “detached single family” dwelling from the language
regarding the definition of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in that section of the bylaw that was adopted at the
Special Town Meeting in November 2024. This amendment is the result of the final guidelines for the Affordable
Housing Act being released in January 2025 (after the Special Town Meeting adopted this current 11.0 – Definitions
language) and the findings of the routine review of approved Town Meeting articles by the Commonwealth’s Office
of the Attorney General. This amendment will better define the ADUs in Canton as secondary subordinate units to a
principal dwelling, where allowed, rather than only being associated with detached single-family dwellings.



                              APPROVED                  DISAPPROVED



                                                    ARTICLE 45

AMEND ZONING MAP OF CANTON BY REMOVING CCEOD A
Article 45 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Map of the Town of Canton, Massachusetts by
removing the “Canton Center Economic Opportunity District A” or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board for the Planning Board

PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: The public hearing for Article 45 was held by the Planning Board on February
18, 2026. The Town Planner introduced the article and explained the proposed changes. This article proposes to
amend the Zoning Map by removing the Canton Center Opportunity District A. The Town had previously removed
the Zoning Text allowed for this District. The Board had no questions and took a vote to close the public hearing
and send a positive recommendation to Town Meeting, which carried 5-0-0.

PLANNING BOARD MOTION:

MOVED:            That the Zoning Map be amended as set forth in the Warrant.



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                                       PLANNING BOARD VOTE:            5-0-0



                                       FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7 - 0


FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION:
The Finance Committee supports the Planning Board motion to adopt Article 45 at the 2026 Annual Town Meeting
and thus amend the Zoning Map to eliminate the Canton Center Economic Opportunity District – Section A from the
aforementioned map. The Canton Center Economic Opportunity District – Section A, an overlay district zone that
stretched from Sherman Street south to Walnut Street along Washington Street, has already been eliminated from
the text of the Zoning Bylaws (ATM 2025) and the area is now incorporated into the Central Business District that
succeeded the district as new underlying zoning. Through Article 45, the Zoning Map will be corrected and this
obsolete district will be removed from it for accuracy and to avoid confusion.




                             APPROVED                   DISAPPROVED



                                                   ARTICLE 46

AMEND ZONING MAP OF CANTON BY REMOVING CCEOD B
Article 46 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Map of the Town of Canton, Massachusetts by
removing the “Canton Center Economic Opportunity District B” or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board for the Planning Board

PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: The public hearing for Article 46 was held by the Planning Board on February
18, 2026. The Town Planner introduced the article and explained the proposed changes. This article proposes to
amend the Zoning Map by removing the Canton Center Opportunity District B. The Town had previously removed
the Zoning Text allowed for this district. The Board had no questions and took a vote to close the public hearing
and send a positive recommendation to Town Meeting, which carried 5-0-0.

PLANNING BOARD MOTION:

MOVED:            That the Zoning Map be amended as set forth in the Warrant.



                                     PLANNING BOARD VOTE:                5-0-0



                                       FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7 - 0

FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION:
The Finance Committee supports the Planning Board motion to adopt Article 46 at the 2026 Annual Town Meeting
and thus amend the Zoning Map to eliminate the Canton Center Economic Opportunity District – Section B from the
aforementioned map. The Canton Center Economic Opportunity District – Section B, an overlay district zone that
stretched from Lewis Street to Sherman Street along Washington Street, has already been eliminated from the text
of the Zoning Bylaws (ATM 2025) and the area is now incorporated into the Central Business District that succeeded
the district as new underlying zoning. Article 46 will allow the Zoning Map to be corrected by removing this obsolete
district from it for accuracy and to avoid confusion.




                             APPROVED                   DISAPPROVED




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ARTICLE 47

AMEND ZONING MAP OF CANTON BY REMOVING CCEOD C
Article 47 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Map of the Town of Canton, Massachusetts by
removing the “Canton Center Economic Opportunity District C” or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board for the Planning Board

PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION The public hearing for Article 47 was held by the Planning Board on
February 18, 2026. The Town Planner introduced the article and explained the proposed changes. This article
proposes to amend the Zoning Map by removing the Canton Center Opportunity District C. The Town had
previously removed the Zoning Text allowed for this district. The Board had no questions and took a vote to close
the public hearing and send a positive recommendation to Town Meeting, which carried 5-0-0.

PLANNING BOARD MOTION:

MOVED: That the Zoning Map be amended as set forth in the Warrant.

PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 5-0-0

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE 7 - 0

FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION:
The Finance Committee supports the Planning Board motion to adopt Article 47 at the 2026 Annual Town Meeting
and thus amend the Zoning Map to eliminate the Canton Center Economic Opportunity District – Section C from the
aforementioned map. The Canton Center Economic Opportunity District – Section C, an overlay district zone that was
located in what is now the Paul Revere Heritage Site area of Town has already been eliminated from the text of the
Zoning Bylaws (ATM 2025). The area where new residential construction occurred as part of that redevelopment of
the former Plymouth Rubber site, is now incorporated into the Canton Junction Overlay District. This article will
correct the Zoning Map by removing this obsolete district for accuracy and to avoid confusion.

APPROVED DISAPPROVED

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                                                   ARTICLE 48

APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO MEET EXPENSES FOR NEXT FISCAL YEAR (FY27)
Article 48 To see what sums of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from Free Cash, transfer
from any available funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute to meet the expenses of the next fiscal year
starting July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 for the various Town Boards, Committees, Departments and Agencies,
or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board

Article 48 – MOTION 1

MOVED:          That the following sums of money be transferred to the General Fund in Fiscal Year
2027 in order to fund the Town’s annual operating budget:




                            Vote to Transfer Available Funds

         WITH A VOTE THAT $5,997,203 BE TRANSFERRED AS FOLLOWS:

                 TRANSFER FROM                           AMOUNT                  PURPOSE


  AMBULANCE SERVICE                                       $1,235,312    FIRE DEPARTMENT
   WATER ENTERPRISE FUND                                      901,002   FIXED COSTS
   GMS FEASABILITY REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT                      738,565   DEBT SERVICE
   PLYMOUTH RUBBER DIF FUND                                   674,317   DEBT SERVICE
  SOLAR FACILITY                                              620,334   TOWN-WIDE ELECTRICITY
  SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND                                       593,105   FIXED COSTS
  AMBULANCE SERVICE                                           336,880   DEBT SERVICE
   BOND PREMIUM FUND                                          299,950   DEBT SERVICE
  SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE                                         200,000   SCHOOL COSTS
  DENTAL INSURANCE TRUST FUND                                 200,000   DENTAL INSURANCE COSTS
   UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS TRUST FUND                             100,000   UNEMPLOYMENT COSTS
  RINK ENTERPRISE FUND                                         43,222   FIXED COSTS
   GREENLODGE STREET PARKING FEES                              33,000   EXECUTIVE OFFICE
  SALE OF LOTS/GRAVES                                          10,000   CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
   BOND PREMIUM FUND                                            6,517   DEBT SERVICE
  CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE (EXPENDABLE)                          5,000   CEMETERY MAINTENANCE



  TOTAL                                                  $5,997,203




                              FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE:             8-0


Article 48 – MOTION 1

FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION:
The Finance Committee supports this procedural motion to transfer funds from the various sources listed to the
General Fund in order to partially fund the general operating budget for the listed purposes.



                             APPROVED                  DISAPPROVED


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Article 48 – MOTION 2

MOVED:        That the following sums of money be transferred to the General Fund in Fiscal Year 2027
in order to fund the Town’s annual operating budget:



                              Vote to Transfer Available Funds
                         (Requires a 2/3rds majority vote)
           WITH A VOTE THAT $183,083 BE TRANSFERRED AS FOLLOWS:


              TRANSFER FROM                                       AMOUNT          PURPOSE
   GMS CAPITAL STABILIZATION ACCOUNT                              $183,083      DEBT SERVICE


   TOTAL                                                           $183,083




                                    FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE:             8–0


Article 48 – MOTION 2

FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION:
The Finance Committee supports this procedural motion to transfer funds from the Galvin Middle School Capital
Stabilization Account to the General Fund to help pay for the debt service of the first one-year bond anticipation
note (BAN) for the Galvin Middle School replacement project. The Town has been allocating $1,000,000 into this
stabilization fund each year since the 2022 Annual Town Meeting (Fiscal Year 2023), including Article 18 at this
Annual Town Meeting, for the purpose of paying the debt service costs for the school building project during
construction before a final bond is issued at the end of the project.

While Article 48, Motion 1 includes most transfers from various funds to the General Fund for various purposes in
the operating budget, this transfer is a separate motion because it requires a two-thirds majority vote because
funds are being withdrawn from a stabilization account.



                              APPROVED                   DISAPPROVED



Article 48 – MOTION 3


MOVED:          That the salaries and compensation for elected officials for the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, be fixed as follows:

Town Clerk               $132,289                                                             Department 161
Board of Assessors         $7,200       ($2,400 for each member)                              Department 141
Board of Health            $1,800       ($600 for each member)                                Department 510
Select Board               $7,200       ($1,400 for each member, addl. $200                   Department 129
                                         to chairperson)


                                    FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE:             7-0


Article 48 – MOTION 3

FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION:
The Finance Committee supports this motion (with one abstention) to fix the salaries and compensation for certain
elected officials for Fiscal Year 2027. This involves setting the salary and compensation for the Town Clerk, who is a
full-time elected official (who also receives benefits), and stipends for the elected members of the Board of


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Assessors, the Board of Health, and the Select Board. This motion does not include an appropriation for these
salaries or compensation but merely sets the dollar amounts that are then paid out of the listed departments that
are funded through Article 48, Motion 4.

The Finance Committee has had an ongoing concern that other elected officials (such as members of the School
Committee, the Planning Board, and the Board of Library Trustees; and perhaps the Town Moderator) receive no
compensation and it is considering revisiting that issue in the upcoming year to review the salaries and
compensation of all elected officials mentioned in this discussion (except Town Clerk) and potentially make new
recommendations for Fiscal Year 2028.



                             APPROVED                  DISAPPROVED



Article 48 – MOTION 4

MOVED:    That the following sums of money listed in the Finance Committee Request Column of the
Operating Budget by Voting Category and Enterprise Funds tables be raised and appropriated from the
FY 2027 tax levy and other general revenues of the Town along with revenue sources listed in Motions 1
and 2.


                                   FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE:             8-0


Article 48 – MOTION 4


FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION:
Please see the Finance Committee Report to the Town of Canton for ATM 2026 at the front of this warrant for a
discussion of the FY 2027 operating budget.



                             APPROVED                  DISAPPROVED




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ORIGINAL       FY 2027        FY 2027         FY 2027         FY 2027        INC (DEC) FROM FY 26
OPERATING BUDGET                                 FY25                                                    EXECUTIVE       FIN. COMM.
                                                              BUDGET         BASE          DEPT.                                            FIN. COMM. - BASE
                                                ACTUAL                                                    REQUEST         REQUEST
                                                               FY 26        BUDGET        REQUEST                                            $$$$        %%
BY VOTING CATEGORY
School Dept         (300)                       56,025,553    59,033,748    59,033,748     59,033,748      62,175,614     62,175,614      3,141,866         5.3
            TOTAL            03-SCHOOL          56,025,553    59,033,748    59,033,748     59,033,748      62,175,614     62,175,614      3,141,866         5.3

Assessors           (141)                         336,071       560,407       560,407        565,353          565,933        565,933          5,526         1.0
Building & Zoning      (241;176)                  439,385       506,942       506,942        523,204          523,204        523,204         16,262         3.2
Central Maintenance (192;632)                    1,473,377     1,686,010     1,686,010      1,798,933       1,898,935      1,898,935        212,925        12.6
Committees & Comm                                 125,052       175,534       175,534        175,534          184,134        184,134          8,600         4.9
(131;177;182;184;544;545;546;547;548;691;692)
Conservation Comm (171)                           177,819       191,520       191,520        196,234          235,167        235,167         43,647        22.8
Elder and Human Services (541)                    503,397       510,888       510,888        575,919          575,919        575,919         65,031        12.7
Executive Area (129;151;154;179;195;244;910)     1,330,276     1,973,384     2,003,651      2,028,255       2,066,498      2,066,498         62,847         3.1
Finance Dept      (133;135;145;155)              1,505,665     1,606,529     1,606,529      1,618,916       1,703,293      1,703,293         96,764         6.0
Fire Department     (215;220;221;231;232;291)    7,983,067     8,178,341     8,178,341      8,445,311       8,566,842      8,566,842        388,501         4.8
Health Department           (510)                 392,277       476,719       476,719        496,424          487,962        487,962         11,243         2.4
Parks & Recreation (542;630;650)                 1,096,592     1,162,220     1,162,220      1,234,175       1,247,175      1,247,175         84,955         7.3
Planning Board        (175)                        88,882        84,126        84,126         85,277           85,277         85,277          1,151         1.4




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Police           (210;292)                       6,637,872     6,549,722     6,549,722      7,216,808       7,465,704      7,465,704        915,982        14.0
Public Library      (610)                        1,513,415     1,723,169     1,723,169      1,648,722       1,580,801      1,580,801       (142,368)       (8.3)
Public Works (400;410;420;425-427;491-492)       3,327,496     3,292,067     3,292,067      3,053,870       3,082,930      3,082,930       (209,137)       (6.4)
Town Clerk & Elected (161;163)                    390,776       368,139       368,139        374,483          376,233        376,233          8,094         2.2
Unpaid Bills        (198)                             274               0             0              0               0                0           0         0.0
Veterans Services     (543)                       251,080       305,798       305,798        308,789          312,776        312,776          6,978         2.3
            TOTAL           01-MUNICIPAL        27,572,774    29,351,515    29,381,782     30,346,207      30,958,783     30,958,783      1,577,001         5.4

Blue Hills Regional (840)                        1,753,230     2,164,782     2,164,782      2,164,782       2,273,021      2,273,021        108,239         5.0
Debt Service        (710;751;752)                4,374,887     4,358,436     4,358,436      4,358,436       6,237,187      6,237,187      1,878,751        43.1
Employer Share-Health/Life (914;915)            13,800,106    14,660,257    14,660,257     14,660,257      15,858,953     15,858,953      1,198,696         8.2
Norfolk Agricult HS (841)                          52,531        50,000        50,000         50,000           50,000         50,000              0         0.0
OPEB Transfers (993)                             1,350,000     1,450,000     1,450,000      1,450,000       1,500,000      1,500,000         50,000         3.4
Other Transfers (990)                            1,082,127      594,053       594,053        594,053          573,529        573,529        (20,524)       (3.5)
Reserve Fund         (132)                               0      600,000       600,000        600,000          600,000        600,000              0         0.0
Retirement Benefits (911)                        7,544,775     8,077,115     8,077,115      8,077,115       7,902,556      7,902,556       (174,559)       (2.2)
Snow & Ice          (423)                         846,274       650,500       650,500        650,500          650,500        650,500              0         0.0

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ORIGINAL            FY 2027              FY 2027          FY 2027              FY 2027          INC (DEC) FROM FY 26
OPERATING BUDGET                             FY25                                                                   EXECUTIVE            FIN. COMM.
                                                             BUDGET              BASE                DEPT.                                                    FIN. COMM. - BASE
                                            ACTUAL                                                                   REQUEST              REQUEST
                                                              FY 26             BUDGET              REQUEST                                                    $$$$        %%
BY VOTING CATEGORY
Street Lighting    (422)                        85,588           97,000            97,000                97,000               97,000          97,000                0         0.0
Town Insurance      (946)                     1,533,940       1,728,912          1,728,912            1,728,912            1,728,912        1,728,912               0         0.0
Trash Collection   (433)                      2,686,332       2,887,506          2,887,506            2,887,506            3,019,852        3,019,852         132,346         4.6
Unemployment Comp          (913)               100,000          100,000           100,000               100,000              100,000         100,000                0         0.0
           TOTAL           02-FIXED COSTS   35,209,790       37,418,561         37,418,561           37,418,561           40,591,510       40,591,510       3,172,949         8.5

                           GRAND TOTALS :   118,808,117     125,803,824        125,834,091          126,798,516          133,725,907     133,725,907        7,891,816          6.3




                                                                ORIGINAL             FY 2026              FY 2027              FY 2027          FY 2027          INC (DEC) FROM FY 26
                                                FY 24
                                                                 BUDGET               BASE                DEPT.              EXECUTIVE        FIN. COMM.           FIN. COM - ORIG
      ENTERPRISE FUNDS                         ACTUAL
                                                                  FY 25              BUDGET              REQUEST              REQUEST          REQUEST              $$$$      %%



      RINK ENTERPRISE (700)                      467,189            482,341               482,341              482,341           488,168          488,168            5,827            1.2

      SEWER ENTERPRISE (600 - 602)              7,278,231          7,511,395           7,511,395          7,533,362            8,378,001        8,378,001          866,606           11.5




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      WATER ENTERPRISE (640 - 642)              9,503,150          9,979,931           9,719,931          9,721,506           10,772,955       10,772,955          793,024            7.9

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TOWN OF CANTON
                                                              ORIGINAL       FY 2027          FY 2027        FY 2027       FY 2027       INC (DEC) FROM FY 26
   BUDGET REPORT FOR FY 2027                    FY 25
                                                               BUDGET         BASE            DEPT.        EXECUTIVE     FIN. COMM.        FIN. COMM. - BASE
                                               ACTUAL
   Dept. / Finance Committee Request                            FY 26        BUDGET          REQUEST        REQUEST       REQUEST           $$$$       %%

300 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
   TOTAL:       Salaries                        45,730,585      49,006,513    48,578,108      48,578,108    51,719,974   51,719,974    3,141,866          6.5
   TOTAL:       Expenses                        10,294,968      10,027,235    10,455,640      10,455,640    10,455,640    10,455,640           0          0.0
                                     TOTALS:    56,025,553      59,033,748    59,033,748      59,033,748    62,175,614   62,175,614    3,141,866          5.3

                    TOTAL    03-SCHOOL          56,025,553      59,033,748    59,033,748      59,033,748    62,175,614   62,175,614    3,141,866          5.3


141 ASSESSORS
   TOTAL:       Salaries                           264,645        277,812        277,812        282,758        282,758      282,758        4,946          1.8
   TOTAL:       Expenses                            71,425        282,595        282,595        282,595        283,175      283,175          580          0.2
                                     TOTALS:       336,071        560,407        560,407        565,353        565,933      565,933        5,526          1.0
176 ZONING BOARD
   TOTAL:       Expenses                              7,984        11,909         11,909         11,909         11,909       11,909            0          0.0
                                     TOTALS:         7,984         11,909         11,909         11,909         11,909       11,909            0          0.0
241 BUILDING DEPARTMENT
   TOTAL:       Salaries                           418,047        474,290        474,290        490,552        490,552      490,552       16,262          3.4
   TOTAL:       Expenses                            13,354         20,743         20,743         20,743         20,743       20,743            0          0.0
                                     TOTALS:       431,401        495,033        495,033        511,295        511,295      511,295       16,262          3.3
            TOTAL     03-Building & Zoning      439,385.12        506,942        506,942        523,204        523,204      523,204       16,262          3.2




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192 CENTRAL MAINTENANCE
   TOTAL:       Salaries                           595,858        731,881        731,881        844,804        847,964      847,964      116,083         15.9
   TOTAL:       Expenses                           845,086        912,129        912,129        912,129      1,008,971     1,008,971      96,842         10.6
                                     TOTALS:     1,440,944       1,644,010     1,644,010       1,756,933     1,856,935     1,856,935     212,925         13.0
632 PEQUITSIDE FARM
   TOTAL:       Expenses                            32,433         42,000         42,000         42,000         42,000       42,000            0          0.0
                                     TOTALS:        32,433         42,000         42,000         42,000         42,000       42,000            0          0.0
            TOTAL     05-Central Maintenance   1,473,377.46      1,686,010     1,686,010      1,798,933      1,898,935     1,898,935     212,925         12.6

131 FINANCE COMMITTEE
   TOTAL:       Salaries                              5,966          6,000         6,000           6,000         6,000         6,000           0          0.0
   TOTAL:       Expenses                            16,026         12,679         12,679         12,679         15,679       15,679        3,000         23.7
                                     TOTALS:        21,992         18,679         18,679         18,679         21,679       21,679        3,000         16.1
177 SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
   TOTAL:       Expenses                              1,542          3,000         3,000           3,000         4,250         4,250       1,250         41.7
                                     TOTALS:         1,542           3,000         3,000           3,000         4,250         4,250       1,250         41.7
182 CAPITAL OUTLAY & PLANNING
   TOTAL:       Salaries                              1,821          1,870         1,870           1,870         1,870         1,870           0          0.0
   TOTAL:       Expenses                                525           856              856          856            856          856            0          0.0

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TOWN OF CANTON
                                                                 ORIGINAL      FY 2027          FY 2027       FY 2027      FY 2027    INC (DEC) FROM FY 26
   BUDGET REPORT FOR FY 2027                        FY 25
                                                                  BUDGET        BASE            DEPT.       EXECUTIVE    FIN. COMM.     FIN. COMM. - BASE
                                                   ACTUAL
   Dept. / Finance Committee Request                               FY 26       BUDGET          REQUEST       REQUEST      REQUEST        $$$$       %%


                                   TOTALS:               2,346         2,726         2,726          2,726        2,726        2,726         0          0.0
184 BUILDINGS RENOVATIONS COM
   TOTAL:      Salaries                                      0         3,100         3,100          3,100        3,100        3,100         0          0.0
   TOTAL:      Expenses                                      0          100              100         100          100           100         0          0.0
                                   TOTALS:                   0         3,200         3,200          3,200        3,200        3,200         0          0.0
544 REVERE & SON HERITAGE TRUST
   TOTAL:      Salaries                                 37,480        53,500        53,500         53,500       55,000       55,000     1,500          2.8
   TOTAL:      Expenses                                 51,528        71,168        71,168         71,168       74,668       74,668     3,500          4.9
                                   TOTALS:             89,008        124,668       124,668        124,668      129,668      129,668     5,000          4.0
545 SUBSTANCE ABUSE COMMITTEE
   TOTAL:      Expenses                                      0        10,000        10,000         10,000        1,500        1,500    (8,500)       (85.0)
                                   TOTALS:                   0        10,000        10,000         10,000        1,500        1,500    (8,500)       (85.0)
546 WALK,BIKE & HIKE COMMITTEE
   TOTAL:      Expenses                                     55         2,000         2,000          2,000        2,000        2,000         0          0.0
                                   TOTALS:                  55         2,000         2,000          2,000        2,000        2,000         0          0.0
547 DISABILITY COMMISSION
   TOTAL:      Expenses                                      0          400              400         400          400           400         0          0.0
                                   TOTALS:                   0          400              400         400          400           400         0          0.0
548 DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION
   TOTAL:      Expenses                                  6,610         6,500         6,500          6,500       13,100       13,100     6,600        101.5




 107
                                   TOTALS:               6,610         6,500         6,500          6,500       13,100       13,100     6,600        101.5
691 HISTORICAL COMMISSION
   TOTAL:      Expenses                                  3,500         3,669         3,669          3,669        4,919        4,919     1,250         34.1
                                   TOTALS:               3,500         3,669         3,669          3,669        4,919        4,919     1,250         34.1
692 BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
   TOTAL:      Expenses                                      0          692              692         692          692           692         0          0.0
                                   TOTALS:                   0          692              692         692          692           692         0          0.0
            TOTAL    10-Committees & Commissions    125,052.49       175,534       175,534        175,534      184,134      184,134     8,600          4.9

171 CONSERVATION COMMISSION
   TOTAL:      Salaries                               162,822        167,970       167,970        172,684      211,617      211,617    43,647         26.0
   TOTAL:      Expenses                                 14,997        23,550        23,550         23,550       23,550       23,550         0          0.0
                                   TOTALS:            177,819        191,520       191,520        196,234      235,167      235,167    43,647         22.8
541 ELDER & HUMAN SERVICES
   TOTAL:      Salaries                               448,583        440,278       440,278        505,309      505,309      505,309    65,031         14.8
   TOTAL:      Expenses                                 54,814        70,610        70,610         70,610       70,610       70,610         0          0.0
                                   TOTALS:            503,397        510,888       510,888        575,919      575,919      575,919    65,031         12.7
129 EXECUTIVE OFFICE
   TOTAL:      Salaries                               468,714        495,129       525,396        542,134      561,593      561,593    36,197          6.9

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TOWN OF CANTON
                                                             ORIGINAL       FY 2027        FY 2027       FY 2027       FY 2027    INC (DEC) FROM FY 26
   BUDGET REPORT FOR FY 2027                   FY 25
                                                              BUDGET         BASE          DEPT.       EXECUTIVE     FIN. COMM.     FIN. COMM. - BASE
                                              ACTUAL
   Dept. / Finance Committee Request                           FY 26        BUDGET        REQUEST       REQUEST       REQUEST        $$$$       %%

   TOTAL:      Expenses                            97,242        131,200        131,200      131,200       144,700      144,700    13,500         10.3
                                    TOTALS:       565,956        626,329        656,596      673,334       706,293      706,293    49,697          7.6
151 TOWN COUNSEL
   TOTAL:      Expenses                           250,344        301,040        301,040      301,040       301,040      301,040            0       0.0
                                    TOTALS:       250,344        301,040        301,040      301,040       301,040      301,040            0       0.0
154 HUMAN RESOURCES DEPT
   TOTAL:      Salaries                           201,635        206,223        206,223      211,168       211,168      211,168     4,945          2.4
   TOTAL:      Expenses                            29,608         47,264         47,264       47,264        47,264       47,264            0       0.0
                                    TOTALS:       231,243        253,487        253,487      258,432       258,432      258,432     4,945          2.0
179 PLANNING DEPARTMENT
   TOTAL:      Salaries                            95,310        116,578        116,578      119,499       119,499      119,499     2,921          2.5
   TOTAL:      Expenses                              9,377        10,305         10,305       10,305        10,850       10,850      545           5.3
                                    TOTALS:       104,687        126,883        126,883      129,804       130,349      130,349     3,466          2.7
195 TOWN REPORTS
   TOTAL:      Expenses                              3,452         3,500          3,500        3,500         3,500        3,500            0       0.0
                                    TOTALS:         3,452          3,500          3,500        3,500         3,500        3,500            0       0.0
244 SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEAS
   TOTAL:      Expenses                              7,500         7,500          7,500        7,500         7,500        7,500            0       0.0
                                    TOTALS:         7,500          7,500          7,500        7,500         7,500        7,500            0       0.0




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910 EMPLOYEE CONTRACT BENEFIT
   TOTAL:      Salaries                           128,842        603,245        603,245      603,245      603,934       603,934       689          0.1
   TOTAL:      Expenses                            38,253         51,400         51,400       51,400        55,450       55,450    4,050           7.9
                                    TOTALS:       167,095        654,645        654,645      654,645      659,384       659,384    4,739           0.7
            TOTAL    01-Executive Branch      1,330,275.88      1,973,384     2,003,651    2,028,255     2,066,498    2,066,498   62,847           3.1

133 DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
   TOTAL:      Salaries                           246,519        253,476        253,476      259,456       260,022      260,022     6,546          2.6
   TOTAL:      Expenses                              7,106         7,615          7,615        7,615         7,615        7,615            0       0.0
                                    TOTALS:       253,625        261,091        261,091      267,071       267,637      267,637     6,546          2.5
135 ACCOUNTANT
   TOTAL:      Salaries                           287,695        298,095        298,095      304,966       304,966      304,966     6,871          2.3
   TOTAL:      Expenses                            14,629         17,904         17,904       17,904        17,904       17,904            0       0.0
                                    TOTALS:       302,325        315,999        315,999      322,870       322,870      322,870     6,871          2.2
145 TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR
   TOTAL:      Salaries                           194,143        208,872        208,872      199,671       199,671      199,671    (9,201)        (4.4)
   TOTAL:      Expenses                            43,839         62,773         62,773       62,773        64,073       64,073     1,300          2.1
                                    TOTALS:       237,983        271,645        271,645      262,444       263,744      263,744    (7,901)        (2.9)
155 INFORMATION SYSTEMS
   TOTAL:      Salaries                           306,820        316,065        316,065      324,802       324,952      324,952     8,887          2.8

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TOWN OF CANTON
                                                                ORIGINAL       FY 2027        FY 2027       FY 2027       FY 2027     INC (DEC) FROM FY 26
    BUDGET REPORT FOR FY 2027                     FY 25
                                                                 BUDGET         BASE          DEPT.       EXECUTIVE     FIN. COMM.      FIN. COMM. - BASE
                                                 ACTUAL
    Dept. / Finance Committee Request                             FY 26        BUDGET        REQUEST       REQUEST       REQUEST         $$$$       %%

   TOTAL:       Expenses                             404,914        441,729        441,729      441,729      524,090       524,090     82,361         18.6
                                       TOTALS:       711,734        757,794        757,794      766,531      849,042       849,042     91,248         12.0
            TOTAL    02-Finance Dept             1,505,665.42      1,606,529     1,606,529    1,618,916     1,703,293     1,703,293    96,764          6.0

215 911 DISPATCHERS - FIRE
   TOTAL:       Expenses                             290,570        299,287        299,287      299,287      308,266       308,266      8,979          3.0
                                       TOTALS:       290,570        299,287        299,287      299,287      308,266       308,266      8,979          3.0
220 FIRE DEPARTMENT
   TOTAL:       Salaries                            6,519,231      6,759,318     6,759,318    7,026,288     7,092,351     7,092,351   333,033          4.9
   TOTAL:       Expenses                             473,316        535,395        535,395      535,395      555,642       555,642     20,247          3.8
                                       TOTALS:     6,992,547       7,294,713     7,294,713    7,561,683     7,647,993     7,647,993   353,280          4.8
221 FIRE ALARMS, BOXES, ETC
   TOTAL:       Salaries                                2,152        15,250         15,250       15,250       15,000        15,000      (250)         (1.6)
   TOTAL:       Expenses                                1,456        11,950         11,950       11,950            0             0    (11,950)      (100.0)
                                       TOTALS:         3,608         27,200         27,200       27,200       15,000        15,000    (12,200)       (44.9)
231 AMBULANCE SERVICE
   TOTAL:       Salaries                             385,694        310,676        310,676      310,676      339,118       339,118     28,442          9.2
   TOTAL:       Expenses                             286,542        218,315        218,315      218,315      228,315       228,315     10,000          4.6
                                       TOTALS:       672,236        528,991        528,991      528,991      567,433       567,433     38,442




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291 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
   TOTAL:       Salaries                                7,500         5,000          5,000        5,000        5,000         5,000          0          0.0
   TOTAL:       Expenses                              16,606         23,150         23,150       23,150       23,150        23,150          0          0.0
                                       TOTALS:        24,106         28,150         28,150       28,150       28,150        28,150          0          0.0
            TOTAL    06-Fire Dept                7,983,067.42      8,178,341     8,178,341    8,445,311     8,566,842     8,566,842   388,501          4.8

510 HEALTH DEPARTMENT
   TOTAL:       Salaries                             359,553        422,164        422,164      441,869      434,157       434,157     11,993          2.8
   TOTAL:       Expenses                              32,724         54,555         54,555       54,555       53,805        53,805      (750)         (1.4)
                                       TOTALS:       392,277        476,719        476,719      496,424      487,962       487,962     11,243          2.4
542 YOUTH SERVICES
   TOTAL:       Expenses                                7,534         5,500          5,500        5,500        5,500         5,500          0          0.0
                                       TOTALS:         7,534          5,500          5,500        5,500        5,500         5,500          0          0.0
630 PARKS & RECREATION
   TOTAL:       Salaries                             904,001        969,785        969,785    1,041,740     1,046,740     1,046,740    76,955          7.9
   TOTAL:       Expenses                             126,720        110,935        110,935      110,935      118,935       118,935      8,000          7.2
                                       TOTALS:     1,030,720       1,080,720     1,080,720    1,152,675     1,165,675     1,165,675    84,955          7.9
650 PARKS DEPARTMENT
   TOTAL:       Expenses                              58,337         76,000         76,000       76,000       76,000        76,000          0          0.0
                                       TOTALS:        58,337         76,000         76,000       76,000       76,000        76,000          0          0.0

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TOWN OF CANTON
                                                              ORIGINAL       FY 2027        FY 2027       FY 2027       FY 2027     INC (DEC) FROM FY 26
   BUDGET REPORT FOR FY 2027                    FY 25
                                                               BUDGET         BASE          DEPT.       EXECUTIVE     FIN. COMM.      FIN. COMM. - BASE
                                               ACTUAL
   Dept. / Finance Committee Request                            FY 26        BUDGET        REQUEST       REQUEST       REQUEST         $$$$       %%

            TOTAL    08-Recreation & Playgr    1,096,591.62      1,162,220     1,162,220    1,234,175     1,247,175     1,247,175     84,955         7.3

175 PLANNING BOARD
   TOTAL:      Salaries                             66,504         69,293         69,293       70,444       70,444        70,444       1,151         1.7
   TOTAL:      Expenses                             22,379         14,833         14,833       14,833       14,833        14,833           0         0.0
                                     TOTALS:        88,882         84,126         84,126       85,277       85,277        85,277       1,151         1.4
210 POLICE DEPARTMENT
   TOTAL:      Salaries                           6,115,481      6,004,102     6,004,102    6,662,083     6,883,479     6,883,479   879,377         14.6
   TOTAL:      Expenses                            388,786        386,811        386,811      386,811      422,811       422,811      36,000         9.3
                                     TOTALS:     6,504,267       6,390,913     6,390,913    7,048,894     7,306,290     7,306,290   915,377         14.3
292 ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
   TOTAL:      Salaries                            130,262        151,879        151,879      160,984      152,484       152,484        605          0.4
   TOTAL:      Expenses                               3,343         6,930          6,930        6,930        6,930         6,930           0         0.0
                                     TOTALS:       133,605        158,809        158,809      167,914      159,414       159,414        605          0.4
            TOTAL    09-Police & Animal Ctrl   6,637,872.02      6,549,722     6,549,722    7,216,808     7,465,704     7,465,704   915,982         14.0

610 LIBRARY
   TOTAL:      Salaries                           1,156,589      1,337,470     1,337,470    1,263,023     1,151,102     1,151,102   (186,368)      (13.9)
   TOTAL:      Expenses                            356,826        385,699        385,699      385,699      429,699       429,699      44,000        11.4
                                     TOTALS:     1,513,415       1,723,169     1,723,169    1,648,722     1,580,801     1,580,801   (142,368)       (8.3)




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400 PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATI
   TOTAL:      Salaries                            419,250        436,397        436,397      443,098      443,098       443,098       6,701         1.5
   TOTAL:      Expenses                             40,217         52,412         52,412       52,412       52,412        52,412           0         0.0
                                     TOTALS:       459,467        488,809        488,809      495,510      495,510       495,510       6,701         1.4
410 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
   TOTAL:      Salaries                            385,171        382,732        382,732      440,041      440,041       440,041      57,309        15.0
   TOTAL:      Expenses                             45,933         45,017         45,017       45,017       49,517        49,517       4,500        10.0
                                     TOTALS:       431,104        427,749        427,749      485,058      489,558       489,558      61,809        14.4
420 HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE
   TOTAL:      Salaries                           1,178,969      1,130,003     1,130,003      875,811      926,714       926,714    (203,289)      (18.0)
   TOTAL:      Expenses                            171,619        191,237        191,237      191,237      191,237       191,237           0         0.0
                                     TOTALS:     1,350,588       1,321,240     1,321,240    1,067,048     1,117,951     1,117,951   (203,289)      (15.4)
425 STREET SIGNS & TRAFFIC
   TOTAL:      Salaries                               3,105         2,500          2,500        2,500        2,500         2,500           0         0.0
   TOTAL:      Expenses                             50,281         59,600         59,600       59,600       59,600        59,600           0         0.0
                                     TOTALS:        53,385         62,100         62,100       62,100       62,100        62,100           0         0.0
426 GAS & OIL FUND
   TOTAL:      Expenses                             70,696         65,190         65,190       65,190       65,190        65,190           0         0.0
                                     TOTALS:        70,696         65,190         65,190       65,190       65,190        65,190           0         0.0
427 HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT MAINT

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TOWN OF CANTON
                                                                 ORIGINAL       FY 2027        FY 2027         FY 2027       FY 2027      INC (DEC) FROM FY 26
   BUDGET REPORT FOR FY 2027                       FY 25
                                                                  BUDGET         BASE          DEPT.         EXECUTIVE     FIN. COMM.       FIN. COMM. - BASE
                                                  ACTUAL
   Dept. / Finance Committee Request                               FY 26        BUDGET        REQUEST         REQUEST       REQUEST          $$$$       %%

   TOTAL:      Salaries                               270,048        320,112        320,112      301,179        301,179       301,179     (18,933)        (5.9)
   TOTAL:      Expenses                               362,512        214,720        214,720      214,720        260,720       260,720      46,000         21.4
                                        TOTALS:       632,560        534,832        534,832      515,899        561,899       561,899      27,067          5.1
491 CEMETERY MAINT
   TOTAL:      Salaries                               146,171        187,425        187,425      181,559        109,216       109,216     (78,209)       (41.7)
   TOTAL:      Expenses                                  9,654        17,231         17,231       17,231          17,231       17,231           0          0.0
                                        TOTALS:       155,824        204,656        204,656      198,790        126,447       126,447     (78,209)       (38.2)
492 TREE DEPARTMENT
   TOTAL:      Salaries                               167,063        179,558        179,558      156,342        156,342       156,342     (23,216)       (12.9)
   TOTAL:      Expenses                                  6,808          7,933         7,933        7,933           7,933        7,933           0          0.0
                                        TOTALS:       173,871        187,491        187,491      164,275        164,275       164,275     (23,216)       (12.4)
            TOTAL     07-Public Works             3,327,495.57      3,292,067     3,292,067    3,053,870       3,082,930     3,082,930   (209,137)        (6.4)

161 TOWN CLERK
   TOTAL:      Salaries                               276,961        274,132        274,132      280,476        282,226       282,226       8,094          3.0
   TOTAL:      Expenses                                10,528           9,110         9,110        9,110           9,110        9,110           0          0.0
                                        TOTALS:       287,488        283,242        283,242      289,586        291,336       291,336       8,094          2.9
163 ELECTIONS & REGISTRAR'S
   TOTAL:      Salaries                                50,596         37,459         37,459       37,459          37,459       37,459           0          0.0
   TOTAL:      Expenses                                52,692         47,438         47,438       47,438          47,438       47,438           0          0.0




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                                        TOTALS:       103,288         84,897         84,897       84,897          84,897       84,897           0          0.0
            TOTAL     11-Town Clerk & Elected      390,775.71        368,139        368,139      374,483        376,233       376,233       8,094          2.2

198 UNPAID BILLS
   TOTAL:      Expenses                                    274              0             0              0             0            0           0          0.0
                                        TOTALS:            274              0             0              0             0            0           0          0.0
543 VETERANS SERVICES DEPARTMENT
   TOTAL:      Salaries                               114,857        129,552        129,552      132,543        132,543       132,543       2,991          2.3
   TOTAL:      Expenses                               136,224        176,246        176,246      176,246        180,233       180,233       3,987          2.3
                                        TOTALS:       251,080        305,798        305,798      308,789        312,776       312,776       6,978          2.3

                    TOTAL    01-MUNICIPAL          27,572,774      29,351,515    29,381,782    30,346,207     30,958,783   30,958,783    1,577,001         5.4


840 BLUE HILLS REGIONAL
   TOTAL:      Expenses                              1,753,230      2,164,782     2,164,782    2,164,782       2,273,021     2,273,021    108,239          5.0
                                        TOTALS:     1,753,230       2,164,782     2,164,782    2,164,782       2,273,021     2,273,021    108,239          5.0
710 PRINCIPAL PAYMENTS
   TOTAL:      Expenses                              3,251,212      3,286,617     3,286,617    3,286,617       3,792,299     3,792,299    505,682         15.4
                                        TOTALS:     3,251,212       3,286,617     3,286,617    3,286,617       3,792,299     3,792,299    505,682         15.4
751 LONG-TERM INTEREST PAYMENTS

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TOWN OF CANTON
                                                                      ORIGINAL       FY 2027        FY 2027         FY 2027       FY 2027      INC (DEC) FROM FY 26
   BUDGET REPORT FOR FY 2027                            FY 25
                                                                       BUDGET         BASE          DEPT.         EXECUTIVE     FIN. COMM.       FIN. COMM. - BASE
                                                       ACTUAL
   Dept. / Finance Committee Request                                    FY 26        BUDGET        REQUEST         REQUEST       REQUEST          $$$$       %%

   TOTAL:       Expenses                                  1,123,675      1,071,819     1,071,819     1,071,819      1,223,290     1,223,290    151,471         14.1
                                        TOTALS:          1,123,675       1,071,819     1,071,819     1,071,819      1,223,290     1,223,290    151,471         14.1
752 SHORT-TERM INTEREST PAYMENTS
   TOTAL:       Expenses                                          0              0             0              0     1,221,598     1,221,598   1,221,598         0.0
                                        TOTALS:                  0               0             0              0     1,221,598     1,221,598   1,221,598         0.0
            TOTAL     12-Debt Service                  4,374,887.34      4,358,436     4,358,436    4,358,436       6,237,187     6,237,187   1,878,751        43.1

914 EMPLOYER SHARE-HEALTH INS
   TOTAL:       Salaries                                 13,721,761     14,578,007    14,578,007    14,578,007     15,776,703    15,776,703   1,198,696         8.2
   TOTAL:       Expenses                                    19,512         20,000         20,000       20,000         20,000        20,000           0          0.0
                                        TOTALS:         13,741,273      14,598,007    14,598,007    14,598,007     15,796,703    15,796,703   1,198,696         8.2
915 EMPLOYER SHARE-LIFE INS
   TOTAL:       Salaries                                    58,833         62,250         62,250       62,250         62,250        62,250           0          0.0
                                        TOTALS:             58,833         62,250         62,250       62,250         62,250        62,250           0          0.0
            TOTAL     13-Employer Share-Health/Life   13,800,105.82     14,660,257    14,660,257   14,660,257      15,858,953    15,858,953   1,198,696         8.2

841 NORFOLK COUNTY AGRICULTR HS
   TOTAL:       Expenses                                    52,531         50,000         50,000       50,000         50,000        50,000           0          0.0
                                        TOTALS:             52,531         50,000         50,000       50,000         50,000        50,000           0          0.0




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993 OPEB TRANSFER
   TOTAL:       Expenses                                  1,350,000      1,450,000     1,450,000     1,450,000      1,500,000     1,500,000     50,000          3.4
                                        TOTALS:          1,350,000       1,450,000     1,450,000     1,450,000      1,500,000     1,500,000     50,000          3.4
990 TRANSFERS
   TOTAL:       Expenses                                  1,082,127       594,053        594,053      594,053        573,529       573,529     (20,524)        (3.5)
                                        TOTALS:          1,082,127        594,053        594,053      594,053        573,529       573,529     (20,524)        (3.5)
132 RESERVE FUND
   TOTAL:       Expenses                                          0       600,000        600,000      600,000        600,000       600,000           0          0.0
                                        TOTALS:                  0        600,000        600,000      600,000        600,000       600,000           0          0.0
911 RETIREMENT BENEFITS
   TOTAL:       Salaries                                  7,544,775      8,077,115     8,077,115     8,077,115      7,902,556     7,902,556   (174,559)        (2.2)
                                        TOTALS:          7,544,775       8,077,115     8,077,115     8,077,115      7,902,556     7,902,556   (174,559)        (2.2)
423 SNOW & ICE REMOVAL
   TOTAL:       Salaries                                   247,857        152,000        152,000      152,000        152,000       152,000           0          0.0
   TOTAL:       Expenses                                   598,418        498,500        498,500      498,500        498,500       498,500           0          0.0
                                        TOTALS:            846,274        650,500        650,500      650,500        650,500       650,500           0          0.0
422 STREET LIGHTING
   TOTAL:       Expenses                                    85,588         97,000         97,000       97,000         97,000        97,000           0          0.0
                                        TOTALS:             85,588         97,000         97,000       97,000         97,000        97,000           0          0.0
946 TOWN INSURANCE

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TOWN OF CANTON
                                                          ORIGINAL       FY 2027              FY 2027         FY 2027          FY 2027         INC (DEC) FROM FY 26
   BUDGET REPORT FOR FY 2027                 FY 25
                                                           BUDGET         BASE                DEPT.         EXECUTIVE        FIN. COMM.          FIN. COMM. - BASE
                                            ACTUAL
   Dept. / Finance Committee Request                        FY 26        BUDGET              REQUEST         REQUEST          REQUEST             $$$$       %%

   TOTAL:    Expenses                         1,533,940      1,728,912     1,728,912          1,728,912       1,728,912         1,728,912            0             0.0
                                  TOTALS:     1,533,940      1,728,912     1,728,912          1,728,912       1,728,912         1,728,912            0             0.0
433 TRASH COLLECTION
   TOTAL:    Expenses                         2,686,332      2,887,506     2,887,506          2,887,506       3,019,852         3,019,852      132,346             4.6
                                  TOTALS:     2,686,332      2,887,506     2,887,506          2,887,506       3,019,852         3,019,852      132,346             4.6
913 UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION
   TOTAL:    Salaries                           100,000       100,000        100,000            100,000         100,000           100,000            0             0.0
                                  TOTALS:      100,000        100,000        100,000            100,000         100,000           100,000            0             0.0

               TOTAL    02-FIXED COSTS       35,209,790     37,418,561    37,418,561          37,418,561      40,591,510       40,591,510     3,172,949            8.5



               GRAND TOTALS :               118,808,117    125,803,824   125,834,091         126,798,516    133,725,907      133,725,907     7,891,816             6.3



                                                            ORIGINAL         FY 2026          FY 2027        FY 2027         FY 2027        INC (DEC) FROM FY 26
                                              FY 24
                                                             BUDGET           BASE            DEPT.        EXECUTIVE       FIN. COMM.        FIN. COM - REVISED
                                             ACTUAL
        ENTERPRISE FUNDS                                      FY 25          BUDGET          REQUEST        REQUEST         REQUEST            $$$$       %%



                    TOTAL:      Salaries         99,576        122,100             122,100     122,100        122,100         122,100               0              0.0
                    TOTAL:      Expenses        367,613        360,241             360,241     360,241        366,068         366,068           5,827              1.6




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            RINK ENTERPRISE (700)               467,189        482,341         482,341         482,341         488,168        488,168           5,827              1.2

                    TOTAL:      Salaries        633,013        683,014             683,014     704,981        927,250         927,250         244,236          35.8
                    TOTAL:      Expenses      6,645,218      6,828,381        6,828,381       6,828,381      7,450,751       7,450,751        622,370              9.1
            SEWER ENTERPRISE (600 - 602)      7,278,231      7,511,395        7,511,395       7,533,362      8,378,001      8,378,001         866,606          11.5

                    TOTAL:      Salaries      1,247,771      1,270,604        1,270,604       1,272,179      1,272,179       1,272,179          1,575              0.1
                    TOTAL:      Expenses      8,255,379      8,709,327        8,449,327       8,449,327      9,500,776       9,500,776        791,449              9.1
            WATER ENTERPRISE (640 - 642)      9,503,150      9,979,931        9,719,931       9,721,506     10,772,955     10,772,955         793,024              7.9

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                                            MUNICIPAL CAPITAL REQUESTS for FISCAL 2027 THRU 2031 (000's)
                                                                                                                                                       FY 27 - FY 31
      DEPARTMENT                                 DESCRIPTION                     FY 27         FY 28         FY 29         FY 30         FY 31            Totals


    Board of Health            Vehicle Replacement                                        35        -             -             -             -                  35
    Board of Health            Other Equipment                                             6        -                  5        -             -                  11

         Building              Vehicle Replacement                                    -             -             -             -                 40             40

      Conservation             Open Space & Recreation Plan                           -                 25        -             -             -                  25

Elder & Human Services Furniture Replacements                                         -                 13        -                 16            15             44
Elder & Human Services Vehicle Replacements                                           -                 80            80        -                 80            240

      Finance/MIS              Server Replacement                                      80           -             -             -             -                   80
      Finance/MIS              Copier Replacements                                   -               20           -                 20        -                   40
      Finance/MIS              Phone                                                 -             100            -            -              -                 100
      Finance/MIS              Software Upgrade                                      216             90           -            228                75            609
      Finance/MIS              Financial System Reports                              -             -              -            -              -                 -
      Finance/MIS              Computers/Peripherals                                 109           -                  40       -                  70            219
      Finance/MIS              Hardware/Network Upgrades                               93          130                40       -                  50            313

            Fire               Other Equipment                                       -               13           -             -             -                  13
            Fire               Fire Dept. Operational Study                          110           -              -             -             -                 110
            Fire               Vehicle Replacements                                  -             160            -                 80        -                 240

          Library              Extraordinary Maintenance                              -                  6        -             -             -                   6
          Library              Workstations/Other Peripheral Equipment                -                 20        -             -             -                  20
          Library              Painting, Carpeting & Furnishing                       -                 25        -             -             -                  25

  Parks & Recreation           Equipment Purchase                                    -               90           18            25            -                 133
  Parks & Recreation           Buildings & Grounds                                   -                15          15            15            -                  45
  Parks & Recreation           Field Irrigation Repairs                              116            -            180           125            -                 421
  Parks & Recreation           Vehicle Replacements                                  -                60          80            65            -                 205

          Police               Police Cruiser Replacements                           332           332           332           332            332             1,660
          Police               Bullet Resistant Vests / Shields                      -               6             6           -              -                  12
          Police               Equipment Replacements                                  23          -             -             -              -                  23
          Police               Audio/Video Recording Equipment                         42          -             -             -              -                  42

         Planning              Town Signage Replacement                               -                 20            20        -             -                  40

 Central Maintenance           Roof Repairs                                           -            200           -             -              -                 200
 Central Maintenance           Building Repairs                                        50          200           100         1,300            100             1,750
 Central Maintenance           Building Systems & Extraordinary Maintenance          103           -             140           -              -                 243
 Central Maintenance           Interior & Exterior Painting / Carpeting              -               49          -             -              -                  49
 Central Maintenance           Vehicle Replacements                                    54            80            70          -              -                 204
 Central Maintenance           Equipment Replacements                                  72            88            60            60             60              340

      Public Works             Vehicle Replacements                                   -            205           -             -              235               440
      Public Works             Heavy Duty Vehicle Replacements                        -            -             530           -              -                 530
      Public Works             Technology Upgrades                                        20         45            35          -              -                 100
      Public Works             Equipment Replacements                                 -              50          435           105            415             1,005
      Public Works             Dam Inspections                                        -              12            30          -                36               78

 Revere & Son Heritage Trust   Equipment & Furnishings                                    21            35            35            40            40            171
 Revere & Son Heritage Trust   Building Improvements                                      15        -             -             -             -                  15

         Veterans              Vehicle Replacement                                    -             -             -             -                 40             40

                               Total Municipal Cash Capital Requests                1,498        2,169         2,251         2,411         1,588              9,917

                               Available Cash Capital                               1,498        1,200         1,250         1,250         1,300              6,498

                               Requests over (under) available                        -            969         1,001         1,161            288             3,419
                                                                               Reserves &    Reserves &    Reserves &    Reserves &    Reserves &
                                                                                                                                                       or Reductions
                                                                              Other Sources Other Sources Other Sources Other Sources Other Sources




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                                     MUNICIPAL CAPITAL REQUESTS for FISCAL 2027 THRU 2031 (000's)
                                                                                                                                                                 FY 27 - FY 31
   DEPARTMENT                               DESCRIPTION                                FY 27           FY 28           FY 29         FY 30         FY 31            Totals

   Finance/MIS        Hardware/Network Upgrades                                           180               -               -             -             -                 180

       Fire           Fire Engine Refurbishment                                            -               -               -             -             350                350
       Fire           Vehicle Replacements                                                 -               300             -             -             -                  300
       Fire           Typhoon Truck & Pumper Refurbishment                                 -               250             275           -             -                  525
       Fire           Portable/Mobile Radios                                               -               -               -             -             -                  -
       Fire           Airpacks (SCBA) Replacement                                          -               -               -             300           -                  300

      Library         Library Interior Renovation                                       1,410              -                -             -             -               1,410
      Library         Emergency Power / Backup Generator                                  -                140              -             -             -                 140

Parks & Recreation    Replace Lights at Crawford                                          -                -                -             -            500                500
Parks & Recreation    Pine Street Garage Paving                                           -                161              -             -            -                  161
Parks & Recreation    Duggan Field Retention Wall Replacement                             126              -                -             -            -                  126
Parks & Recreation    Armando Estate Paving                                               -                420              -             -            -                  420

      Police          Equip. Replacements / Records Mgmt System                            -               450              -             -             -                 450
      Police          Mobile Firing Range                                                  -               393              -             -             -                 393

Central Maintenance   Memorial Hall Renos / Interior Design Services                      -                 -              800           -              -                 800
Central Maintenance   Building Systems Replacement                                        250               -              150           -              -                 400
Central Maintenance   Armando Center Repairs                                              -                 -              -             -              -                 -
Central Maintenance   Pequitside Building Repairs & Parking Reconstru                     -                 -              -             357            -                 357
Central Maintenance   DPW Garage Roof Replacement                                         198               -              -             -              -                 198
Central Maintenance   Central Maintenance Garage                                          -                  65              68            70               73            276
Central Maintenance   Fire Stations Repairs                                               -                225             -             -              -                 225
Central Maintenance   Senior Center Repairs                                               -                -               -             -              -                 -
Central Maintenance   Police Station Repairs                                              -                650             100           -              -                 750

   Public Works       Road Improvements (Cash Funded)                                     600              500             500           500           500              2,600
   Public Works       Vehicle Replacements                                                -                  90            180           -             -                  270
   Public Works       Heavy Duty Vehicle Replacements                                     279              -               -             535           815              1,629
   Public Works       Equipment Replacements                                              -                -               125           125           125                375
   Public Works       Cemetery Garage & Roads                                             -                600             -             -             -                  600

                      Total Municipal Debt Capital Requests                             3,043            4,244           2,198         1,887         2,363            13,735

                      Available Debt Capital & Cash Reserves                            3,043            1,200           1,250         1,250         1,300              8,043

                      Requests over (under) available                                          (0)       3,044             948           637         1,063              5,692
                                                                                                     Reserves or     Reserves or   Reserves or   Reserves or     Reserves or
                                                                                                     Reductions      Reductions    Reductions    Reductions      Reductions


    Ambulance         Ambulance / Fire Engine Replacements                                 -                -              652           652            -               1,305
    Ambulance         Equipment Replacements                                               -                    10          15           -              -                  25

                      Total Ambulance Requests (Cash Reserves)                             -                    10         667           652            -               1,330

    Ambulance         Ambulance / Fire Engine Replacements                              1,810               -               -             -             -               1,810

                      Total Ambulance Requests (Debt Capital)                           1,810               -               -             -             -               1,810

      Sewer           Equipment Replacements                                              758              400           1,070           220           500              2,948
      Sewer           Vehicle Replacements                                                102              -                90            85           -                  277
                                                                                                                                                       -
                      Total Sewer Enterprise Requests (Cash Rese                          860              400           1,160           305           500              3,225

      Sewer           Sewer Inflow & Infiltration Projects                                 -             1,800           2,000         1,800           -                5,600
      Sewer           Sewer System Extension                                               -               -               -             -             580                580

                      Total Sewer Ent. Requests (Debt Capital)                             -             1,800           2,000         1,800           580              6,180


    Stormwater        First Parish Rd Narrowing/Pavement Removal/Rain Garden              100              -               -             -             -                  100
    Stormwater        Stormwater BMP                                                      -                250             250           275           275              1,050

                      Total Stormwater Enterprise Requests (Cash                          100              250             250           275           275              1,150

    Stormwater        Vehicle Replacements                                                785               -               -             -             -                 785

                      Total Stormwater Ent. Requests (Debt Capita                         785               -               -             -             -                 785


      Water           Vehicle Replacements                                                  72               90              90            65           -                 317
      Water           Satellite Well                                                      450              -               -             -              -                 450
      Water           Equipment Replacements                                              -                520             480           320                65          1,385

                      Total Water Ent. Requests (Cash Reserves)                           522              610             570           385                65          2,152

      Water           Lead Service Line (LSL) Inventory & Replacement Planning          2,250              -               -             -           2,500             4,750
      Water           Water Heavy Equipment Vehicles                                      -                -               -             270           -                 270
      Water           Heavy Equipment Replacements                                        297              -               220           -             -                 517
      Water           Water System Improvements                                           -              3,538           3,255         3,395           -              10,188
      Water           Replace Neponset S. Water Treatment Facility - Replace Filtrat    2,500              -               -             -             -               2,500

                      Total Water Ent. Requests (Debt Capital)
                                                                                 115    5,047            3,538           3,475         3,665         2,500            18,225

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                                     SCHOOL CAPITAL REQUESTS FOR FISCAL 2027 THRU 2031 (000'S)
                                                                                                                                FY 27 - FY 31
        DEPARTMENT                             DESCRIPTION                  FY 27       FY 28      FY 29    FY 30      FY 31       Totals

CASH CAPITAL

       Building Repairs       Building Improvements                                20     110        420      395        395          1,340
       Building Repairs       Flooring                                                     25         25       25         25            100
       Building Repairs       HVAC                                                 24      70         80       80         80            334
       Building Repairs       Painting                                                     25         25       25         25            100
       Building Repairs       Classroom Renovation                                                                                      -
       Building Repairs       Master Plan Recommendations                                                                               -
       Building Repairs       Windows & Doors                                             150         50      150        150            500
       Building Repairs       Security Upgrades                                    80                                                     80

                              Total Building Repairs                           124        380        600      675        675          2,454

    Grounds Improvement       Landscaping                                          20         15      15          15      15             80
    Grounds Improvement       Paving & Sidewalk Repair                                                50          50      50            150
    Grounds Improvement       Fencing and Grounds

                              Total Grounds Improvement                            20         15      65          65      65            230

         Technology           Student Devices                                  175        175        175      175        175            875
         Technology           Staff Devices                                    115                            100                       215
         Technology           Printers                                                                10                  10             20
         Technology           Phones                                                          20                  20                     40
         Technology           Classroom Technology                                 36                                                    36
         Technology           Infrastructure                                              130                                           130
                              Total Technology                                 326        325        185      295        185          1,316
      Safety & Security       Cameras, Access Points, Sensors                  111                                20                    131
      Safety & Security       Signage, Barriers, Coverings                                    20                  20                     40
      Safety & Security       Doors and Entryways                                  20                 20                  20             60
      Safety & Security       Radios                                               25                                     25
      Safety & Security       Traffic                                                                                                    -
                              Total Safety & Security                          156            20      20          40      45            281
   Program Improvements       Classroom Improvements                            64                    50                  50            164
   Program Improvements       Instructional Equipment                          181        220         50      200         50            701
   Program Improvements       Classroom Instruments                             10         15         15                                 40
   Program Improvements       Athletic Equipment                                41         25         25                                 91
                              Total Program Improvements                       296        260        140      200        100            996

Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment Custodial Equipment                                17                 20                  20              57
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment Office Furniture                                                                                        -
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment Classroom Equipment                                           50      50          50      50            200
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment Classroom Furniture                                85                                                     85
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment Kitchen Equipment                                                                                       -
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment Cafeteria Furniture                                                                                     -
                              Total Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment            102            50      70          50      70            342
  Extraordinary Maintenance   Masonry Repairs                                                         15                                  15
  Extraordinary Maintenance   Parking Lot and Sidewalk Repairs                                       100                 100            200
  Extraordinary Maintenance   Athletic Field Improvements                                                                               -
                              Total Extraordinary Maintenance                  -          -          115      -          100            215
          Vehicles            Bus Replacements                                  68                                       100            168
          Vehicles            Vans                                             108        300         75
          Vehicles            Maintenance Vehicle                                                                 75      75            150

                              Total Vehicles                                   176        300         75          75     175            801

                              Total Cash Capital Requests                    1,200      1,350      1,270    1,400      1,415          6,635

                              Available Capital                              1,200      1,150      1,200    1,250      1,250          6,050

                              Requests over (under) available                  -          200         70      150        165            585

DEBT CAPITAL

Building Repairs/Improvements Roof Replacements (assumes 40% MSBA grant)       762      4,000                                         4,762
Building Repairs/Improvements Turf Field Replacement                                               1,250                              1,250
Building Repairs/Improvements CHS Lighting System                              300                                                      300
Building Repairs/Improvements CHS Roof Repair/Replace                                                         500        500          1,000
Building Repairs/Improvements                                                                                                           -
Building Repairs/Improvements                                                                                                           -
Building Repairs/Improvements                                                                                                           -

                              Total Debt Capital Requests                    1,062      4,000      1,250      500        500          7,312

                              Available Capital                              1,062      1,508      1,708    1,250      1,250          6,778

                              Requests over (under) available    116           -        2,492       (458)    (750)      (750)           534

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Select Board Minority Discussion for Article 33 AMEND GENERAL BYLAW ARTICLE XXIII STRETCH
ENERGY CODE (SPECIALIZED ENERGY CODE) on Page 84:
Currently, 58 towns in Massachusetts (32% of the state’s population) have already adopted the Opt-in
Specialized Code. None have experienced any negative impacts on building. In fact, these communities have
15% higher median new construction rates. The Galvin Middle school is being built at standards that exceed the
specialized code. Pre-wiring for electrification is inexpensive when done during construction but costly to retrofit.
Sixty-five percent of the Town’s carbon emissions are due to buildings. The opt-in specialized code is an
important step in reaching the Town’s goal of net zero carbon output by 2050. Depending on the specifics of the
construction project, average additional costs range from 0-2.5%. This code has been endorsed by the Home
Builders and Remodelers Association of Massachusetts.

The Sustainability Climate Action Plan Committee and Canton’s Energy Consultants held informational sessions
with 7 Boards and Committees. There is ongoing public outreach to educate voters ahead of Town Meeting. One
public information session has already been held and was well attended. Another event is scheduled for April
30, as well as a public engagement information table at the May 3rd Earth Day event.

“Urgency” - why adopt now? The Climate Action Plan, approved 5-0 by the Select Board in June 2025, sets the
goal for Canton to achieve Climate Leader Community status. Adopting the specialized code is one of the final
requirements, which will make Canton eligible for over $1M in grants for clean energy efficiency, generation and
storage. This funding is available now, but it is not clear if it will be in the future, for projects including the
upgrading of the end of life cycle heating and cooling systems in many of Canton’s municipal buildings.




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