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Annual Town Report 2021
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Charlie Aspinwall, Town Administrator
David Brauninger, Principal, Lt. Peter M. Hansen Elementary School
Debra Bromfield, Director of Student Services
David Cain, Sr. Director, Engineering Facilities & Validation, Emergent BioSolutions (Article 28)
Steve Choiniere, Supervisor of Facilities and Grounds
Paul R. DeRensis, Town Counsel
Emily DiDonna, Principal of John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Jennifer Fischer-Mueller, Superintendent of Schools
Derek Folan, Assistant Superintendent of Schools
Elizabeth Francis, Parks & Recreation Director
Tom Houston, Professional Services Corporation, PC
Louis Jutras, Information Systems Manager
Arafat Knight, Veterans’ Agent
Yeshi Lamour, Principal, Dean S. Luce Elementary School
Karen Lawlor, Administrative Assistant, Canton Planning Board
Brian Lynch, Facility Director, School
Stephen Lynch, Representative in Congress
Kristine Marchant, Vice President & General Manager, Emergent BioSolutions (Article 28)
Christine McMahon, Principal, John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Jason Mello, Town Engineer
M. Regen Milani, Conservation Commission Agent
Dianna Mullan, Director of Student Services, Canton Public Schools
Barry Nectow, School Business Administrator
Kristen Phelps, Canton Community Preservation Committee Administrator
Robert Pierce, Senior Tax Associate, Emergent BioSolutions (Article 28)
Helena Rafferty, Deputy Police Chief
Barbara Reardon, Board of Health Director
Michelle Resendes, Assistant Supt. for Business & Personnel, Blue Hills Reg. Technical School
Allison Robertson, Vice President, Taxation, Emergent BioSolutions (Article 28)
Debbie Rooney, Director of Teaching and Learning PreK-12
Mark Roy, Executive Director, Canton Housing Authority
William Scollins, Finance Director
Sarah Shannon, Principal, William H. Galvin Middle School
Julie Shore, Director of Technology and Digital Learning
Laura Smead, Town Planner
Walter Timilty, State Senator
Michael Trotta, Superintendent of Public Works
David Turcotte, Principal of Canton High School
Diane Tynan, Director of Council on Aging
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 2, Motion 2 as printed in the warrant.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
MOTION 3
MOVED: That whenever during discussion under any article in this warrant during this year’s annual town
meeting, irrespective of which session such discussion is reached during the progress of the annual town meeting, a
motion is made, the effect of which is to increase the total amount to be appropriated beyond that which is
recommended by the Finance Committee or which changes the method of obtaining funds to meet that appropriation,
the moderator shall not accept such motion unless said motion also contains a corresponding decrease in another
appropriation as contained in an appropriation article on this specific warrant or a corresponding transfer from any
other available funding source or borrowing as an alternative funding source, so that the total amount to be
appropriated by the town, at this town meeting, and to be expended thereafter, for all the appropriation articles
contained in this warrant, shall not in any event exceed the total dollar amount recommended by the Finance
Committee as set forth in the published Report of the Finance Committee Recommendations as may be increased by
any transfer from available funds provided, however that nothing in this motion shall prevent an increase in
appropriation funding contingent upon the passage of a Proposition 2½ override.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 2, Motion 3 as printed in the warrant.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
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ARTICLE 3
HEAR REPORTS OF COMMITTEES APPOINTED AT PRIOR TOWN MEETINGS
Article 3 To hear the reports of all committees appointed at previous town meetings, which have not yet been discharged; or to take
any other action related thereto.
Select Board
MOVED: That reports of the following committees appointed at previous Town Meetings be heard:
Economic Development Committee (ATM 2004, Article 14)
Community Preservation Committee (ATM 2011, Article 39)
Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA) (ATM 2016, Article 32)
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
The Economic Development Committee, the Community Preservation Committee and Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse
(CAASA) each provided printed reports for Town Meeting attendees.
REPORTS ACCEPTED, UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE
ARTICLE 4
ACT ON “CONSENT AGENDA”
Article 4 To see if the Town will vote to dispose of certain articles in this warrant by a single vote, in accordance with a so-called
“consent agenda” or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board
MOVED: That the following articles be disposed of by a single vote, in accordance with the Finance Committee
motions as written in the report of the Finance Committee: 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 29, 33 and
34.
FINCOM
Article Description Motion VOTE Reason
There are no
Collective Bargaining Postpone
5 8-0-0 collective bargaining
Agreements under the BOS Indefinitely
agreements to fund.
There are no
Personal Service Contracts Postpone
6 8-0-0 personal service
under the BOS Indefinitely
contracts to fund.
Accept Laws Enacted by
12 Adopt this Article 8-0-0 Non-controversial.
the General Court
Uncertainty of large
4th of July Community Postpone gatherings due to
13 8-0-0
Celebration Indefinitely COVID.
Insurance Proceeds >
14 Adopt this Article 8-0-0 Non-controversial.
$150,000
Rescind Unused Borrowing
15 Adopt this Article 8-0-0 Non-controversial.
Authorizations
Increase Solar Postpone
18 8-0-0 No excess funds.
Stabilization Fund Indefinitely
Appropriate Proceeds from
20 Adopt this Article 8-0-0 Non-controversial.
TNC Ride
Home Rule Petition
21 Relative to Retired Police Adopt this Article 8-0-0 Non-controversial.
Officers
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Acquire easement 145
22 Adopt this Article 8-0-0 Non-controversial.
Sherman St. for drainage
Acquire easement & right
23 Adopt this Article 8-0-0 Non-controversial.
of way - 110 Pleasant St.
Removal of Weeds &
Postpone Alternate funding
24 Nuisance Vegetation at Old 8-0-0
Indefinitely available.
Shepherd’s Pond
Transfer of Hats to
27 Adopt this Article 8-0-0 Non-controversial.
American Legion Post 24
Acceptance of Gift of Land
29 Adopt this Article 8-0-0 Non-controversial.
from Topgolf
Bazin Lane is not
Accept Bazin Lane as a Postpone
33 8-0-0 ready to be accepted
Town Way Indefinitely
by the Town.
Magnolia Way is not
34 Accept Magnolia Way as a Postpone
8-0-0 ready to be accepted
Town Way Indefinitely
by the Town.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee, moved a substitute motion that the following articles be disposed of by a single vote,
in accordance with the Finance Committee motions as printed in the report of the Finance Committee: 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 20,
21, 23, 24, 27, 29, 33 and 34.
Motion seconded.
MOVED: That the following articles be disposed of by a single vote, in accordance with the Finance Committee motions as
written in the report of the Finance Committee: 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 20, 21, 23, 24, 27, 29, 33 and 34.
FINCOM
Article Description Motion VOTE Reason
There are no collective
Collective Bargaining Postpone
5 8-0-0 bargaining agreements
Agreements under the BOS Indefinitely
to fund.
There are no personal
Personal Service Contracts Postpone
6 8-0-0 service contracts to
under the BOS Indefinitely
fund.
Accept Laws Enacted by the
12 Adopt this Article 8-0-0 Non-controversial.
General Court
Uncertainty of large
4th of July Community Postpone gatherings due to
13 8-0-0
Celebration Indefinitely COVID.
Insurance Proceeds >
14 Adopt this Article 8-0-0 Non-controversial.
$150,000
Rescind Unused Borrowing
15 Adopt this Article 8-0-0 Non-controversial.
Authorizations
Increase Solar Stabilization Postpone
18 8-0-0 No excess funds.
Fund Indefinitely
Appropriate Proceeds from
20 Adopt this Article 8-0-0 Non-controversial.
TNC Ride
Home Rule Petition Relative to
21 Adopt this Article 8-0-0 Non-controversial.
Retired Police Officers
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Acquire easement & right of
23 Adopt this Article 8-0-0 Non-controversial.
way - 110 Pleasant St.
Removal of Weeds & Nuisance
Postpone Alternate funding
24 Vegetation at Old Shepherd’s 8-0-0
Indefinitely available.
Pond
Transfer of Hats to American
27 Adopt this Article 8-0-0 Non-controversial.
Legion Post 24
Acceptance of Gift of Land
29 Adopt this Article 8-0-0 Non-controversial.
from Topgolf
Bazin Lane is not ready
Accept Bazin Lane as a Town Postpone
33 8-0-0 to be accepted by the
Way Indefinitely
Town.
Magnolia Way is not
34 Accept Magnolia Way as a Postpone
8-0-0 ready to be accepted
Town Way Indefinitely
by the Town.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
ARTICLE 5
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS UNDER THE SELECT BOARD
Article 5 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or transfer from Free Cash, a sum of
money for the purpose of funding any new cost items contained in any collective bargaining agreements entered into by the Select
Board, on behalf of the Town, with any group of employees, serving under its jurisdiction; or to take any other action related
thereto.
Select Board
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 5 be indefinitely postponed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
ADOPTED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
ARTICLE 6
PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS UNDER THE SELECT BOARD
Article 6 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or transfer from Free Cash, such sums
of money as may be necessary to fund new cost items contained in contracts for personal services with any individual employee; or
take any action related thereto.
Select Board
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 6 be indefinitely postponed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
ADOPTED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
ARTICLE 12
ACCEPT GENERAL OR SESSION LAWS ENACTED BY THE GENERAL COURT
Article 12 To see if the Town will vote to accept any general or session laws enacted by the General Court for the benefit of cities
or towns or of benefit to the Town of Canton; or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board
MOVED: That the Town vote to re-adopt and accept the provisions of Section 20 of Chapter 32B of the
Massachusetts General Laws, as amended by Section 15 of Chapter 218 of the Acts of 2016, establishing an Other Post-
Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund; to authorize the Select Board and Treasurer to execute a declaration of trust
creating an expendable trust for the purpose of holding monies appropriated to such fund; to designate the Treasurer
as the trustee of such trust; to authorize the transfer of any and all monies currently held for the purpose of paying
retiree health and life benefits to such trust; and to authorize the trustee to invest and reinvest the monies in such
fund in accordance with the Prudent Investor Rule established under Chapter 203C of Massachusetts General Laws.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
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ADOPTED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
ARTICLE 13
APPROVAL OF FUNDING FOR THE ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
Article 13 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, transfer from available
funds or transfer from Free Cash, a sum of money to be expended by the Director of Parks and Recreation, with the approval of the
Select Board, for the purpose of funding the annual July 4th community celebration in 2021; or to take any other action related
thereto with the intent these funds be available in FY21 in anticipation of July 4, 2021.
Select Board for the Canton Recreation Commission
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 13 be indefinitely postponed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
ADOPTED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
ARTICLE 14
INSURANCE PROCEEDS
Article 14 To see whether the Town will vote to appropriate all sums over $150,000 recovered under the terms of any insurance
policy and any other insurance proceeds paid to the Town in connection with any losses suffered by the Town; or to take any other
action related thereto.
Select Board
MOVED: That Five Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Six Dollars and Eighty Seven Cents
($564,506.87) be appropriated from the Insurance Reimbursement Fund #173, and transferred to the Rink Enterprise
Capital Account Fund #701.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
ADOPTED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
ARTICLE 15
VOTE TO RESCIND UNUSED BORROWING AUTHORIZATIONS
Article 15 To see if the Town will vote to rescind unused borrowing authorizations previously voted by the Town; or to take any
other action related thereto.
Select Board
MOVED: That the following unused borrowing authorizations previously voted by the Town be hereby rescinded:
Bond
Authorized Authorized Bonds Debt Previously Premium To Be
Date Art. Mot. Purpose Debt Issued Unissued Rescinded Used for Project Rescinded
5/8/2017 30 Hansen School Roof Repairs 1,740,000 744,000 996,000 0 56,000 940,000
5/14/2018 12 10 Water Line at Sullivan Treatment Facility 2,440,000 1,105,000 1,335,000 0 95,000 1,240,000
12/12/2018 2 Rink Repairs 7,800,000 1,907,000 5,893,000 0 93,000 5,800,000
Totals 11,980,000 3,756,000 8,224,000 0 244,000 7,980,000
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
ADOPTED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
ARTICLE 18
APPROPRIATION TO INCREASE THE SOLAR FACILITY STABILIZATION FUND
Article 18 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, or transfer from available
funds or by transfer from Free Cash, a sum of money for the Solar Facility Stabilization Fund; or to take any action related thereto.
Select Board
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 18 be indefinitely postponed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
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ADOPTED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
ARTICLE 20
APPROPRIATION OF PROCEEDS FROM THE TNC PER RIDE ASSESSMENT FUNDS
Article 20 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate proceeds from the TNC Per Ride Assessment funds; or to take any other action
related thereto.
Select Board
MOVED: That the sum of Eleven Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Four Dollars ($11,924) be appropriated to be
spent by the Town Planner with approval of the Planning Board for painting of sharrows on Washington Street and for
signage relative to the Warner trail in FY22, and to meet this appropriation Eleven Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-
Four Dollars ($11,924) be transferred from TNC Funds received in FY20 on deposit in a Reserved for Appropriation
account.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
ADOPTED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
ARTICLE 21
HOME RULE PETITION RELATIVE TO RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS
Article 21 To see if the Town will authorize the Select Board to petition the General Court for special legislation to amend Chapter
394 of the Acts of 2004 as amended by the Chapter 87 of the Acts of 2017 as set forth below by striking the word Canton in front of
the words Police Officers and further add at the end of section 9 the phrase “to the extent such law is in effect during such service” ;
provided, however, that the General Court may with the approval of the Select Board , make constructive changes in language as
may be necessary or advisable towards perfecting the intent of this legislation in order to secure passage; or take any other action
related thereto.
The text of the act below is for Town Meeting information.
An Act Relative to the Appointment of Retired Police Officers in the Town of Canton.
Section 1. The Select Board of Canton may appoint, as it deems necessary, retired Canton police officers as special police
officers for the purpose of performing police details or any police duties arising therefrom or during the course of police detail work,
whether or not related to the detail work. Such retired police officers must have been regular Canton police officers and retired
based upon superannuation. Special police officers appointed pursuant to this act shall not be subject to the maximum age
restriction applied to regular police officers pursuant to Chapter 32 of the General Laws or section 2 of chapter 415 of the acts of
1987; provided, however, that a special police officer appointed pursuant to this act shall not be eligible to serve after the last day of
the month during which the officer reaches the age of 70. Such special police officers must pass a medical examination, by a
physician or other certified professional chosen by the Town, to determine that the retired police officer is capable of performing the
essential duties of a special police officer, the cost of which medical examination shall be borne by the special police officer, prior to
performing police details.
Section 2. Special police officers appointed under this Act shall not be subject to chapter 31 of the General Laws or to
section 99A of chapter 41 of the General Laws.
Section 3. Special police officers appointed under this act shall, when performing the duties under section 1, have the same
power to make arrests and perform other police functions as do regular police officers of the Town of Canton.
Section 4. Special police officers shall be appointed for an indefinite term, subject to removal by the Police Chief with
approval of the Select Board at any time with 14 days written notice. Upon request, the Police Chief shall provide the reasons for
removal in writing.
Section 5. Special police officers appointed under this act shall also be subject to the rules and regulations, policies and
procedures and requirements of the Chief of Police of the Town of Canton, including restrictions on the type of detail assignments,
requirements regarding medical examinations to determine continuing capability to perform the duties of a special police officer,
requirements for training, requirements for firearms licensing and qualifications and requirements regarding uniforms and
equipment. Special police officers shall not be subject to section 96B of chapter 41 of the General Laws.
Section 6. Special police officers appointed under this act shall be sworn before the Town Clerk of the Town of Canton who
shall keep a record of all such appointments.
Section 7. Special police officers appointed under this Act shall be subject to section 100 and section 111F of chapter 41 of
the General Laws. The amount payable under said section 111F of said chapter 41 shall be calculated by averaging the amount
earned over the prior 52 weeks as a special police officer working police details, or averaged over such lesser period of time for any
officer designated as a special police officer less than 52 weeks prior to the incapacity. In no event shall payment under said section
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111F of said chapter 41 exceed, in any calendar year, the limitation on earning contained in paragraph (b) of section 91 of chapter
32 of the General Laws. Payment pursuant to said section 111F of said chapter 41 shall terminate not later than the last day of the
month during which the officer reached the age of 70. Special police officers appointed under this act shall not be subject to section
85H of said chapter 32, nor eligible for any benefits pursuant thereto.
Section 8. Appointment as a special police officer shall entitle any individual appointed as such to assignment to any detail.
Section 9. Retired Canton police officers, serving as special police officers under this Act shall be subject to the limitations
on hours worked and on payments to retired town employees under paragraph (b) of section 91 of chapter 32 of the General Laws to
the extent such law is in effect during such service.
Section 10. This Act shall take effect upon its passage;
Select Board
MOVED: That the Select Board be authorized to petition the General Court for special legislation to amend
Chapter 394 of the Acts of 2004 as amended by the Chapter 87 of the Acts of 2017 as written in the warrant and that
the General Court be authorized with the approval of the Select Board to make constructive changes in language as
may be necessary or advisable towards perfecting the intent of this legislation in order to secure passage.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
ADOPTED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
ARTICLE 23
APPROPRIATION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENT AND ASSOCIATED TAKING OF LAND OFF
PLEASANT STREET NEAR RESERVOIR POND
Article 23 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select Board to acquire by purchase, gift, or eminent domain certain
easements for a right of way at 110 Pleasant Street, being Tax Assessors Map 44 Parcel 35; to raise and appropriate, transfer from
available funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statue, a sum of money to carry out the foregoing and to see if the town will lay
out and accept the right of way, as laid out by the Select Board pursuant to G.L. c. 41 and c. 82, as shown on a plan entitled “Right
of Way Acceptance Plan – Pleasant St. Sidewalk” (hereinafter referred to as the “Acceptance Plan”) on file in the office of the Town
Clerk; or to take any action related thereto.
Select Board
MOVED: That the Select Board be authorized to acquire by purchase, gift, or eminent domain easements for a
right of way at 110 Pleasant Street, being Tax Assessors Map 44 Parcel 35 and that Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000)
be appropriated for such purposes to be spent by the Select Board and to meet said appropriation that Fifteen
Thousand Dollars ($15,000) be transferred from Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance) in the Treasury of the Town.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
ADOPTED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
ARTICLE 24
APPROPRIATION FOR REMOVAL OF WEEDS AND NUISANCE VEGETATION AT OLD SHEPHERD’S POND
Article 24 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, or transfer from available
funds or by transfer from Free Cash, a sum of money for the Select Board to expend for the removal of weeds and nuisance
vegetation at Old Shepherd’s Pond; or to take any action related thereto.
Select Board
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 24 be indefinitely postponed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
ADOPTED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
ARTICLE 27
VOTE TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF HATS TO THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 24
Article 27 To see if the Town will vote to transfer ownership of certain military logoed hats, purchased by the Veteran’s department
in fiscal 2020, to the American Legion Post 24; or take any other action related thereto.
Select Board
MOVED: That the ownership of certain military logoed hats purchased by the Veteran’s department in FY 2020,
be transferred for no consideration to the American Legion Post 24.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
ADOPTED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
ARTICLE 29
ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT OF LAND FROM TOPGOLF
Article 29 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select Board to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain the fee title or
lesser title interest in a certain parcel(s) of land located at or about 777 Dedham Street in the Town of Canton and shown on that
certain plan entitled “Exhibit – Land Donation 777 Dedham Street”, specifically shown thereon: AP 22 Lot 1 (1.46 acres), AP 22 Lot
2 (1.40 acres) and parcel for Proposed Signal Improvements ( 0.05 acres)” dated March 17, 2020 and prepared by DiPrete
Engineering for 777 Dedham Street Owner LLC or any portions thereof, for general municipal purposes, or take any other action
related thereto.
Select Board
MOVED: That the Select Board be authorized to acquire by gift the fee title or lesser title interest in a certain
parcel(s) of land located at or about 777 Dedham Street in the Town of Canton and shown on that certain plan entitled
“Exhibit – Land Donation 777 Dedham Street”, specifically shown thereon: AP 22 Lot 1 (1.46 acres), AP 22 Lot 2 (1.40
acres) and parcel for Proposed Signal Improvements ( 0.05 acres)” dated March 17, 2020 and prepared by DiPrete
Engineering for 777 Dedham Street Owner LLC.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
ADOPTED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
ARTICLE 33
ACCEPTANCE OF BAZIN LANE AS A TOWN WAY
Article 33 To see if the town will vote to lay out and accept Bazin Lane as a town way, as recommended by the Planning Board and
as laid out by the Select Board pursuant to G.L. c. 41 and c. 82, as shown on a plan entitled “As-Built Plan Plan View Magnolia Way
and Bazin Lane, prepared by Civil Environmental Consultants, LLC, dated December 10, 2020” (hereinafter referred to as
“Acceptance Plan”); to see if the town will vote 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, as described in the Acceptance Plan; and further to see if the Town will vote to
authorize that the Select Board and Town officers to take any and all related actions necessary or appropriate to carry out the
purposes of this vote, or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board for Planning Board
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 33 be indefinitely postponed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
ADOPTED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
ARTICLE 34
ACCEPTANCE OF MAGNOLIA WAY AS A TOWN WAY
Article 34 To see if the town will vote to lay out and accept Magnolia Way as a town way, as recommended by the Planning Board
and as laid out by the Select Board pursuant to G.L. c. 41 and c. 82, as shown on a plan entitled “As-Built Plan Plan View Magnolia
Way and Bazin Lane, prepared by Civil Environmental Consultants, LLC, dated December 10, 2020” (hereinafter referred to as
“Acceptance Plan”); to see if the town will vote 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, as described in the Acceptance Plan; and further to see if the Town will vote to
authorize that the Select Board and Town officers to take any and all related actions necessary or appropriate to carry out the
purposes of this vote, or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board for Planning Board
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 34 be indefinitely postponed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
ADOPTED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
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ARTICLE 11
“OMNIBUS” CAPITAL OUTLAY PROGRAM
Article 11 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, transfer from Free Cash, or to
authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board, to borrow (and to issue bonds or notes therefore) any sum or
sums of money, or by any combination of these methods of financing, as may be necessary or desirable, make available funds for
the purpose of purchasing, leasing, re-conditioning, improving or replacing any motor vehicles or other items of equipment or
machinery or other items of personal property for any town agency, or for the purpose of contracting for any service, or for the
design, repair, acquisition, construction, replacement or relocation or improvement to any town building or other structure, public
works facility (including highway needs and traffic safety items), any other town owned facility or real property, or for any other
purposes for which borrowing may be authorized, to purchase, or to take by eminent domain, any land or easements necessary for
any such purposes and, where applicable, to authorize the trade-in of any presently owned motor vehicles, equipment or machinery
to reduce the purchase or acquisition cost of any item to be acquired, and to include in any new capital project borrowing
authorization and/or to amend such borrowing authorizations from prior years Town Meetings to provide for the application of any
bond premiums to reduce the cost of such borrowings or to apply same to payment of project costs; or to take any other action
related thereto.
Select Board for Capital Planning Committee
Article 11 - MOTION 1
MOVED: (a) The acquisition of all vehicles and other motorized equipment that is authorized to be purchased or
otherwise acquired by any motion made under this warrant article shall be under the responsibility of the Finance
Director/Chief Procurement Officer. In addition to the procurement, the “trade-in” or other disposition of all vehicles
and other motorized equipment being replaced is also authorized and shall be under the responsibility of the Finance
Director/Chief Procurement Officer. In all cases where by a motion made under this warrant article, a vehicle or other
piece of motorized equipment is to be acquired by a town agency such purchase or acquisition shall be subject to and
bound by the detailed specifications regarding such purchase or acquisition on file in the office of the Town Clerk;
provided, however, the Finance Director/Chief Procurement Officer, may, in appropriate circumstances, waive or
modify the said detailed specifications, subject to a vote of the Finance Committee, taken within 30 (thirty) days
following a decision to waive or to modify the foregoing provision requiring full compliance with the specifications on
file.
(b) All building related projects which are approved and or funded by any motion made under this article shall
be under the responsibility of the Building Renovations Committee appointed pursuant to Canton By-law, Article X,
section 4, except as may be provided by any specific motion made pursuant to this article.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 11, Motion 1 as printed in the warrant.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Article 11 - MOTION 2
MOVED: That Eight Hundred Thirty Six Thousand Five Hundred Nine Dollars ($836,509) be appropriated from
the Fiscal Year 2022 tax levy and other general revenues of the Town to be spent by the Finance Director (in his
capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of various Municipal Departments designated below and with
the approval of the Select Board for the purposes set forth below as follows:
FINCOM
RECOMMENDATIONS AMOUNT
Council on Aging
Emergency Generator $61,000
Finance Department
Permit Software – Part 2 15,000
Firewall & Anti-Virus Software 11,300
Mobile Data Terminals for Police Cruisers 63,200
Town Hall Mailroom Copier Replacement 10,000
Fire Department
Replace Ford 350 XL Pick-up Truck & Plow 65,000
Purchase & Install Radio Repeater – Wash. St. Tower 18,000
Library
Security Cameras 52,000
Parks & Recreation
Replace Ford Pick Up Truck #40 w/Ford 550 Dump Truck 57,000
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Leaf Vacuum 8,000
Police Department
Replace Police Cruisers (4) 168,000
Replace IMC Record Data Management System 97,585
Property Maintenance
Replace Hip Roof at Police Station 123,000
Department of Public Works
Replace Engineering Scanner/Plotter 11,000
Flashing Cross Walk System – 7 locations 58,000
Revere & Son Heritage Trust
Furniture – Preview Room Rolling Mill & Museum 18,424
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GRAND TOTAL $836,509
The amounts listed above for particular acquisitions are not to be construed as individual appropriations. The sums
shown are intended to be estimates of individual items but the amount appropriated is one line item in the total sum of
Eight Hundred Thirty Six Thousand Five Hundred Nine Dollars ($836,509). The Finance Director and Town
Administrator, acting jointly, are hereby authorized to distribute such funds in such a manner as may be needed to
accomplish the forgoing list of purchases; provided, however, that each item contained in the list is procured and that
the excess funds are available because one or more items cost less than estimated and not because an item intended to
be procured is not so procured.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 11, Motion 2 as printed in the warrant.
Dave Emhardt, Chair of the Capital Planning Committee, recommends adoption of the motion.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Article 11 - MOTION 3
MOVED: That Eight Thousand Dollars ($800,000) be appropriated from the Fiscal Year 2022 tax levy and other
general revenues of the Town, for the Canton School Committee to expend for the purpose of purchasing certain items
of property set forth below for the School Department as follows:
FINCOM
AMOUNT
Building Repairs/Improvements
Fitness Centers Upgrades-GMS & CHS $ 19,215
Replacement Classrooms & Main Lobby Floor Tiles – Luce 15,969
Painting and Furnishing of Lobby – JFK 12,300
Replacement 2nd Floor Corridor Tiles – Hansen 12,978
HVAC Maintenance – Districtwide 58,501
Library Carpet Replacement – GMS 22,400
Innovation Lab Renovation – CHS phases 40,000
Grounds Improvement
Installation of (4) Basketball Hoops with Backboards – JFK 8,266
Information Technology
Administrative (Non-Instructional) Staff Desktop Upgrade – Districtwide 42,640
Replacement Classroom Phones – Districtwide 5,100
Chromebooks – Grade 3 Elementary 76,800
Classroom Projector & Amplifier – CHS 7,865
Café Projector Screen – JFK 5,464
iPads – Kindergarten Elementary 35,800
Replacement Laptops – Districtwide 45,750
Ruckus Classroom Access Points – District 20,875
Safety & Security
Creation of a Strategic Operations Plan – Districtwide 9,995
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Door Lock Hardware & Interior Door Window Coverings District (Year 3) 16,106
Program Improvement
Pre K-5 Classroom Libraries – All Elementary (Year 2 of 3) 36,000
K-5 Book Rooms – All Elementary (Year 2 of 3) 18,938
K-5 Prof. Resources for Literacy Instruction – Elementary (Year 2 of 3) 17,147
K-5 Literacy Assessment – All Elementary (Year 2 of 3) 11,067
Visual Arts – DSLR Cameras – CHS 8,988
Visual Arts – CHS – Arts Computer Lab 36,000
Visual Arts Display Cases – GMS 7,366
Memorial Field Lighting Control System – CHS 20,000
CHS Auditorium Updates – CHS (Year 3) 87,727
Replacement of Classroom Based Instruments – Districtwide 25,798
Ukuleles – District Elementary 5,028
Laboratory Probes Science – CHS 5,514
Furniture & Fixtures
Stainless Steel Work Tables – Districtwide 5,682
Round Cafeteria Tables – GMS phase 3 18,721
Custodial Equipment – Districtwide 20,000
Forklift – District 20,000
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GRAND TOTAL $800,000
The amounts listed above for particular acquisitions are not to be construed as individual appropriations. The sums
shown are intended to be estimates of individual items but the amount appropriated is one line item in the total sum of
Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($800,000). The Finance Director and the Business Administrator of the School
Department, acting jointly, are hereby authorized to distribute such funds in such a manner as may be needed to
accomplish the forgoing list of purchases; provided, however, that each item contained in the list is procured and that
the excess funds are available because one or more items cost less than estimated and not because an item intended to
be procured is not so procured.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee moved to revise Article 11, Motion 3 by inserting the word “Hundred” between the
words “Eight” and “Thousand”, as follows:
MOVED: That Eight HUNDRED Thousand Dollars ($800,000) be appropriated from the Fiscal Year 2022 tax levy
and other general revenues of the Town, for the Canton School Committee to expend for the purpose of purchasing certain items of
property set forth below for the School Department as follows:
Dave Emhardt, Chair of the Capital Planning Committee, recommends adoption of the revised motion.
Revised motion adopted.
ADOPTED BY A SUPERMAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS
Article 11 – MOTION 4
MOVED: That the sum of One Million Two Hundred Thousand Four Hundred Ninety Four Dollars ($1,200,494) be
appropriated to be spent by the Building Renovation Committee to pay for the costs of restoring and repairing the
Memorial Hall exterior and to meet said appropriation One Million Two Hundred Thousand Four Hundred Ninety Four
Dollars ($1,200,494) be transferred from Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance) in the Treasury of the Town.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 11, Motion 4 as printed in the warrant.
Dave Emhardt, Chair of the Capital Planning Committee, recommends adoption of the motion.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Article 11 – MOTION 5
MOVED: That One Million One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Dollars ($1,116,000) be appropriated to be spent by
the Finance Director (in his capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of the Select Board to pay for the
costs of restoring and repairing the Memorial Hall exterior and to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer with the
approval of the Select Board be authorized to borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or any other enabling
authority as may be, the sum of One Million One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Dollars ($1,116,000). Any premium
received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the
payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote
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in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be
borrowed or to pay such costs by a like amount.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee moved to revise Article 11, Motion 5 by replacing “Finance Director (in his capacity as
Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of the Select Board” with “Building Renovation Committee”, as follows:
MOVED: That One Million One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Dollars ($1,116,000) be appropriated to be spent by
the Finance Director (in his capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of the Select Board BUILDING RENOVATION
COMMITTEE to pay for the costs of restoring and repairing the Memorial Hall exterior and to meet said appropriation the Town
Treasurer with the approval of the Select Board be authorized to borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or any other enabling
authority as may be, the sum of One Million One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Dollars ($1,116,000). Any premium received by the
Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of
issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44,
Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed or to pay such costs by a like amount.
Dave Emhardt, Chair of the Capital Planning Committee, recommends adoption of the revised motion.
Revised motion adopted.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Article 11 – MOTION 6
MOVED: That Seventy Six Thousand Dollars ($76,000) be appropriated to be spent by the Finance Director (in
his capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of the Fire Chief and the Select Board to pay for the cost of
replacing an air filling station at Fire Department Station 2 and to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer with the
approval of the Select Board be authorized to borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or any other enabling
authority as may be, the sum of Seventy Six Thousand Dollars ($76,000). Any premium received by the Town upon the
sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of
issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with
Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed or to pay such
costs by a like amount.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 11, Motion 6 as printed in the warrant.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Article 11 – MOTION 7
MOVED: That One Hundred Two Thousand Four Hundred Fifteen Dollars ($102,415) be appropriated to be spent
by the Finance Director (in his capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of the Police Chief and the
Select Board to pay for the costs of replacing the IMC Record Data Management System and to meet said appropriation
the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Select Board be authorized to borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or
any other enabling authority as may be, the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Four Hundred Fifteen Dollars
($102,415). Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any
such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment
of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the
amount authorized to be borrowed or to pay such costs by a like amount.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 11, Motion 7 as printed in the warrant.
Dave Emhardt, Chair of the Capital Planning Committee, recommends adoption of the motion.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Article 11 – MOTION 8
MOVED: That One Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($180,000) be appropriated to be spent by the School
Committee to pay for the cost of replacing CHS Roof Top Unit #4 and to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer
with the approval of the Select Board be authorized to borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or any other enabling
authority as may be, the sum of One Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars
($180,000). Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any
such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment
of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the
amount authorized to be borrowed or to pay such costs by a like amount.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
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Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 11, Motion 8 as printed in the warrant.
Dave Emhardt, Chair of the Capital Planning Committee, recommends adoption of the motion.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Article 11 – MOTION 9
MOVED: That Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) be appropriated to be spent by the School
Committee to pay for the cost of purchasing unit ventilators for the Lt . Peter M. Hansen School and to meet said
appropriation the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Select Board be authorized to borrow pursuant to any
applicable statute or any other enabling authority as may be, the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars
($250,000). Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any
such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment
of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the
amount authorized to be borrowed or to pay such costs by a like amount.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 11, Motion 9 as printed in the warrant.
Dave Emhardt, Chair of the Capital Planning Committee, recommends adoption of the motion.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Article 11 – MOTION 10
MOVED: That One Hundred Sixty Six Thousand Dollars ($166,000) be appropriated to be spent by the School
Committee to pay for the cost of purchasing unit ventilators for Galvin Middle School and to meet said appropriation
the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Select Board be authorized to borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or
any other enabling authority as may be, the sum of One Hundred Sixty Six Thousand Dollars ($166,000). Any premium
received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the
payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote
in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be
borrowed or to pay such costs by a like amount.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 11, Motion 10 as printed in the warrant.
Dave Emhardt, Chair of the Capital Planning Committee, recommends adoption of the motion.
ADOPTED BY A SUPERMAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS
Article 11 – MOTION 11
MOVED: That Three Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,200,000) be appropriated to be spent by the
Finance Director (in his capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of the Department of Public Works
Superintendent and the Select Board for the purpose of a Water Storage Tank Maintenance Program and to meet said
appropriation the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Select Board be authorized to borrow pursuant to any
applicable statute or any other enabling authority as may be, the sum of Three Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars
($3,200,000). It is the intent that the bonds and notes issued pursuant to this authority be general obligations of the
Town but that they are expected to be repaid in the first instance from water revenues and furthermore, any premium
received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the
payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote
in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be
borrowed or to pay such costs by a like amount.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 11, Motion 11 as printed in the warrant.
Dave Emhardt, Chair of the Capital Planning Committee, recommends adoption of the motion.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
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Article 11 – MOTION 12
MOVED: That Four Million Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($4,350,000) be appropriated to be spent by
the Finance Director (in his capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of the Department of Public Works
Superintendent and the Select Board for the purpose of replacing water mains on Edward Street, Barbara Road,
Highland Street, Pond View Road, Pond Street, Hillsview Street and Autumn Circle and to meet said appropriation the
Town Treasurer with the approval of the Select Board be authorized to borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or
any other enabling authority as may be, the sum of Four Million Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($4,350,000). It
is the intent that the bonds and notes issued pursuant to this authority be general obligations of the Town but that
they are expected to be repaid in the first instance from water revenues and furthermore, any premium received by the
Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the
costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance
with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed or to pay
such costs by a like amount.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 11, Motion 12 as printed in the warrant.
Dave Emhardt, Chair of the Capital Planning Committee, recommends adoption of the motion.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Article 11 – MOTION 13
MOVED: That Two Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars ($270,000) be appropriated to be spent by the Finance
Director (in his capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of the Department of Public Works
Superintendent and the Select Board for the purpose of developing and designing plans and specifications for Year 3 of
the Water Distribution System Main Design and to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer with the approval of the
Select Board be authorized to borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or any other enabling authority as may be, the
sum of Two Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars ($270,000). It is the intent that the bonds and notes issued pursuant
to this authority be general obligations of the Town but that they are expected to be repaid in the first instance from
water revenues and furthermore, any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by
this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be
applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws,
thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed or to pay such costs by a like amount.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 11, Motion 13 as printed in the warrant.
Dave Emhardt, Chair of the Capital Planning Committee, recommends adoption of the motion.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Article 11 – MOTION 14
MOVED: That Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) be appropriated to be spent by the Finance
Director (in his capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of the Department of Public Works
Superintendent and the Select Board to pay for the costs of purchasing a front end loader and to meet said
appropriation the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Select Board be authorized to borrow pursuant to any
applicable statute or any other enabling authority as may be, the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars
($250,000). It is the intent that the bonds and notes issued pursuant to this authority be general obligations of the
Town but that they are expected to be repaid in the first instance from water revenues and furthermore, any premium
received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the
payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote
in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be
borrowed or to pay such costs by a like amount.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 11, Motion 14 as printed in the warrant.
Dave Emhardt, Chair of the Capital Planning Committee, recommends adoption of the motion.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Article 11 – MOTION 15
MOVED: That Seventy Two Thousand Dollars ($72,000) be appropriated to be spent by the Finance Director (in
his capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of the Department of Public Works Superintendent and the
Select Board for the purposes of various water capital projects as set forth below and to meet said appropriation
Seventy Two Thousand Dollars ($72,000) be transferred from the water enterprise surplus (retained earnings).
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FINCOM
RECOMMENDATIONS AMOUNT
Replace Truck #9 Ford F350 $32,000
Asset Management Software 40,000
TOTAL $72,000
The sums shown are intended to be estimates of individual items but the amount to be appropriated is one line item in
the total amount of Seventy Two Thousand Dollars ($72,000). The Finance Director and the Town Administrator,
acting jointly, are hereby authorized to distribute such funds in such manner as may be needed to accomplish the
foregoing list of projects; provided, however, that each project contained in the list set forth above is undertaken and
that any excess funds are available because one or more of the listed projects cost less than was estimated and not
because a project intended to be undertaken is not so undertaken.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 11, Motion 15 as printed in the warrant.
Dave Emhardt, Chair of the Capital Planning Committee, recommends adoption of the motion.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Article 11 – MOTION 16
MOVED: That Three Hundred Eighty Two Thousand Dollars ($382,000) be appropriated to be spent by the
Finance Director (in his capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of the Department of Public Works
Superintendent and the Select Board for the purposes of various sewer capital projects as set forth below and to meet
said appropriation Three Hundred Eighty Two Thousand Dollars ($382,000) be transferred from the sewer enterprise
surplus (retained earnings).
FINCOM
RECOMMENDATIONS AMOUNT
Replace Truck #9 Ford F350 $ 32,000
Asset Management Software 40,000
Replace Truck #45 Ford F550 90,000
Replace Truck #32 JCB Excavator 220,000
TOTAL $382,000
The sums shown are intended to be estimates of individual items but the amount to be appropriated is one line item in
the total amount of Three Hundred Eighty Two Thousand Dollars ($382,000). The Finance Director and the Town
Administrator, acting jointly, are hereby authorized to distribute such funds in such manner as may be needed to
accomplish the foregoing list of projects; provided, however, that each project contained in the list set forth above is
undertaken and that any excess funds are available because one or more of the listed projects cost less than was
estimated and not because a project intended to be undertaken is not so undertaken.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 11, Motion 16 as printed in the warrant.
Dave Emhardt, Chair of the Capital Planning Committee, recommends adoption of the motion.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
ARTICLE 25
AMEND GENERAL BY-LAWS BY ADDING SIDEWALK BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT BY-LAW
Article 25 To see if the Town will amend the General By-laws by adding a new By-law entitled “Sidewalk Betterment Assessments”
as new By-law Article XXIV as follows; or to take any action related thereto:
ARTICLE XXIV SIDEWALKS BETTERMENT ASSESSMENTS.
The following procedures shall govern the construction of new sidewalks or the reconstruction of a sidewalk with material of more
permanent character than that with which it was originally constructed:
Section 1. Initial Steps:
Step 1: Resident submits a formal request to the Select Board office requesting a sidewalk. Request should identify the street and
the cross streets where the sidewalk would start and end. The request should include signatures from at least 50% of the land
owners in the target area.
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Step 2: The Town Engineer determines the following:
If the section of road is considered a “Major Road / Collector” (MassDOT definition) or if the section of road is identified in Canton’s
Complete Streets Prioritization Plan.
Any material issues related to steep grades, site constraints, lack of use, inadequate width of the public way right-of-way or public
safety reasons
If the street is a public way
The most appropriate side to install the sidewalk
An estimate of the cost to design and construct the sidewalk.
Step 3: If sidewalk construction is deemed feasible, and the road is a minor street not on the Complete Streets Prioritization Plan, a
strong majority, 75% or more of the owners must represent to the Town in writing that they support the project and will assume a
share of the costs and obligations related to the layout and construction of the sidewalks. One way to accomplish this is to request
each property owner to sign and return the sample outline attached as Exhibit 1.
Step 4: Depending on the classification of the road, the Select Board may take action to require benefited owners to pay either
100% or 50% of the cost of the project. The Board may order a betterment (i.e., a special tax) to be assessed equally against each
of the benefited property owners for 50% share of the costs for the sidewalk. As part of this By-Law, the Board may determine that
the property owners’ share will be paid as (i) a 100% full sum payment per agreement with the Board paid to the Town before the
Board instructs the DPW to move forward with the project, (ii) a betterment assessment of 50%, or (iii) some combination thereof,
as determined by the Board in the Board’s sole discretion, based upon any relevant factors and all applicable laws, regulations and
bylaws. The duration of any betterment assessment is not to exceed 10 years or other period allowed by law or otherwise advisable
based upon available rates, terms and conditions for any borrowings by the Town.
Section 2. Determination of Priorities:
In the event that multiple requests for sidewalks come forth in the same year, staff time and potential funding will be dictated by the
following priority list:
A. First priority: Requests for sidewalk construction (new sidewalk)
On any arterial or collector roadway where there are not existing sidewalks; or
A minor roadway listed on the Complete Streets Prioritization Plan; or
At any location that may be deemed by the Superintendent of Public Works or the Chief of Police to be a potentially serious safety
hazard for pedestrians; or
On any public way which is being resurfaced or reconstructed, or coordinated with utility upgrades; or
On an established pedestrian route within ½ mile to a heavily used destination such as a commercial center, school, bus stop, train
station, or recreation area.
B. Second priority: Requests for sidewalk construction at locations where sidewalks already exist on approximately 50% or
more of the same side of the public way;
C. Third priority: All other requests for sidewalk construction
Section 3. Determination of Funding:
Sidewalks on roads not designated as Major Road / Collectors (MassDOT classification) or included in Canton’s Complete Streets
Prioritization Plan shall not be recommended to town meeting by the Select Board for funding from public sources. Private ways,
regardless of classification, shall not be recommended to Town Meeting by the Select Board for funding from public sources.
For sidewalk requests on roads with these designations, the Select Board will make best efforts to request funding at least 50% of
the total cost with a combination of applying for grants and a request for Town Meeting appropriations. For requests for
Town Meeting funding, Steps 1 – 3 must be completed no later than 120 days before the start of Annual Town Meeting. Proposed
funding sources for Town funding as proposed by the Select Board are to be from cash reserves and not from borrowing. If cash
reserves do not exceed 13% of the operating budget, sidewalk projects will not be recommended by the Select Board to Town
Meeting for funding If funding is not provided by Town Meeting or by grants, residents have the option to continue but all funding will
be provided by private sources, or through a Town of Canton betterment upon benefited residents as described in Step 4 of Section 1
of this By-Law.
Section 4. Sidewalk Design:
All new sidewalks constructed under this By-Law will be of standard size (5 ft) and meet all Americans with Disability Act
(“ADA”) standards. Sidewalks will use granite curbing.
Section 5. Additional requirements:
A. Easements
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If there is inadequate width of the public right-of-way to accommodate a new sidewalk, all affected property owners will be asked by
the Select Board as a condition of the Select Board requesting action by Town Meeting, to grant to the Town an easement for the
Town to use their properties for public way purposes, including any rights reasonably necessary for sloping, sidewalks or drainage
that might be located outside the paved portion of the street, based upon the Town’s standard form easement. If all affected
property owners do not agree to grant easements, the Board of Selectman shall not recommend action by Town Meeting.
B. Exemptions
Properties owned by governmental entities for public purposes are exempt from betterments and special assessments, but
individuals, and charitable, religious or other organizations, benefiting from a sidewalk construction, otherwise ordinarily eligible for
full or partial exemptions from annual property taxes, are not exempt.
Select Board
MOVED: That the General By-laws be amended by adding a new By-law entitled “Sidewalk Betterment
Assessments” as new By-law Article XXIV as written in the warrant with one modification to Section 3: Determination
of Funding, by replacing “13%” with “15%”.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 25 as printed in the warrant.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
ARTICLE 32
GENERAL BYLAW – ESTABLISHMENT OF MUNICIPAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST
Article 32 To see if the Town will vote to accept M.G.L. c.44, §55C, and establish a Municipal Affordable
Housing Trust Fund to be known as the Canton Affordable Housing Trust Fund (“the Trust”),
whose purpose shall be to provide for the creation and preservation of affordable and community
housing for the benefit of low- and moderate-income households, and further to amend
the Town of Canton General Bylaws by inserting a new bylaw or take any action related thereto, to be entitled “Article X, Section 6.
Canton Affordable Housing Trust Fund,” as follows:
Section 6. Canton Affordable Housing Trust Fund
(a) Authority; establishment
Pursuant to the authority of MGL c. 44, § 55C, there is hereby created a local municipal affordable housing Trust fund to be known as
the "Canton Affordable Housing Trust" (hereinafter "the Trust").
(b) Purpose
The purpose of the Trust shall be to provide for the preservation and creation of affordable and community housing in the Town of
Canton for the benefit of low- and moderate-income households and for the funding of community housing, as defined in and in
accordance with the provisions of chapter 44B.
(c) Board of Trustees
There shall be a Board of Trustees of the Canton Affordable Housing Trust Fund, composed of seven voting members. The members
shall include: The Town Administrator, the Finance Director, the Town Planner, one member of the Select Board (chosen by the
Select Board), a member of the Housing Authority (chosen by the Housing Authority), a member of the Community Preservation
Committee (chosen by the Community Preservation Committee), and one citizen-at-large (appointed by the Select Board). The
Select Board shall appoint the Trustees for terms not to exceed two years, except that three of the initial Trustee appointments shall
be for a term of one year, so as to allow staggered terms. Said Trustees may be re-appointed at the discretion of the Select Board.
Vacancies shall be filled by the Select Board for the remainder of the unexpired term. Any member of the Board of Trustees may be
removed by the Select Board for cause after the opportunity of a hearing.
(d) Declaration of Trust
The Trustees are hereby authorized to execute a Declaration of Trust and Certificate of Trust for the Canton Affordable Housing
Trust Fund, to be recorded with the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds and filed with the Norfolk Registry District of the Land Court.
(e) Powers of Trustees
The powers of the Board of Trustees, all of which shall be carried on in furtherance of the purposes set forth in MGL c. 44, § 55C, and
inclusive of any future amendments to that section, and shall include the following:
1. With Select Board approval, to purchase and retain real or personal property, including, without restriction, investments that
yield a high rate of income or no income;
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2. With Select Board approval, to sell, lease, exchange, transfer or convey any personal, mixed, or real property at public auction
or by private contract for such consideration and on such terms as to credit or otherwise, and to make such contracts and enter
into such undertaking relative to Trust property as the Board of Trustees deems advisable notwithstanding the length of any
such lease or contract;
3. With Select Board approval, to borrow money on such terms and conditions and from such sources as the Board of Trustees
deems advisable, to mortgage and pledge Trust assets as collateral;
4. With Select Board approval, to employ lawyers and full-time or part-time staff, as the Board of Trustees deems necessary;
5. With Select Board approval, to compromise, attribute, defend, enforce, release, settle or otherwise adjust claims in favor or
against the Trust, including claims for taxes, and to accept any property, either in total or partial satisfaction of any
indebtedness or other obligation, and subject to the provisions of this act, to continue to hold the same for such period of time
as the Board of Trustees may deem appropriate;
6. To employ advisors and agents, such as consultants, accountants, and appraisers and to contract for administrative and support
goods and services, as the Board of Trustees deems necessary;
7. To accept and receive real property, personal property or money, by gift, grant, contribution, devise or transfer from any
person, firm, corporation or other public or private entity, including but not limited to money, grants of funds or other property
tendered to the Trust in connection with any ordinance or Bylaw or any general or special law or any other source, including
money from MGL c. 44B; provided, however, that any such money received from MGL c. 44B shall be used exclusively for
community housing and shall remain subject to all the rules, regulations and limitations of that chapter when expended by
the Trust, and such funds shall be accounted for separately by the Trust; and provided further, that at the end of each fiscal
year, the Trust shall ensure that all expenditures of funds received from said MGL c. 44B are reported to the community
preservation committee of the city or town for inclusion in the community preservation initiatives report, form CP-3, to the
department of revenue;
8. To execute, acknowledge and deliver deeds, assignments, transfers, pledges, leases, covenants, contracts, promissory notes,
releases, grant agreements, and other instruments sealed or unsealed, necessary, proper or incident to any transaction in which
the Board of Trustees engages for the accomplishment of the purposes of the Trust;
9. To pay reasonable compensation and expenses to all advisors and agents and to apportion such compensation between income
and principal as the Board of Trustees deems advisable;
10. To apportion receipts and charges between incomes and principal as the Board of Trustees deems advisable, to amortize
premiums and establish sinking funds for such purpose, and to create reserves for depreciation, depletion or otherwise;
11. To participate in any reorganization, recapitalization, merger or similar transactions; and to give proxies or powers of attorney
with or without power of substitution to vote any securities or certificates of interest; and to consent to any contract, lease,
mortgage, purchase or sale of property, by or between any corporation and any other corporation or person;
12. To deposit any security with any protective reorganization committee, and to delegate to such committee such powers and
authority with relation thereto as the Board of Trustees may deem proper and to pay, out of Trust property, such portion of
expenses and compensation of such committee as the Board of Trustees may deem necessary and appropriate;
13. To carry property for accounting purposes other than acquisition date values;
14. To make distributions or divisions of principal in kind;
15. To manage or improve real property; and to abandon any property which the Board of Trustees determined not to be worth
retaining;
16. To hold all or part of the Trust property uninvested for such purposes and for such time as the Board of Trustees may deem
appropriate; and
17. To extend the time for payment of any obligation to the Trust.
(f) Acts of Trustees
A majority of Trustees may exercise any or all of the powers of the Trustees hereunder, unless otherwise provided, and may execute
on behalf of the Trustees any and all instruments with the same effect as though executed by all the Trustees. No Trustee shall be
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required to give bond. No license of court shall be required to confirm the validity of any transaction entered into by the Trustees
with respect to the Trust Estate.
Notwithstanding anything contrary herein, Select Board approval shall be required for any of the following actions:
1. To purchase real or personal property;
2. To sell, lease, exchange, transfer or convey any personal, mixed, or real property; and
3. To borrow money, or mortgage or pledge Trust assets as collateral to the extent of the Trust’s assets.
4. To employ lawyers and full-time or part-time staff
5. To compromise, attribute, defend, enforce, release, settle or otherwise adjust claims in favor or against the Trust (see
Section (e), number 5).
(g) Funds paid to Trust
Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, all monies paid to the Trust in accordance with any zoning Bylaw,
exaction fee, or private contributions shall be paid directly into the Trust and need not be appropriated or accepted and approved
into the Trust. General revenues appropriated into the Trust become Trust property and to be expended these funds need not be
further appropriated. All moneys remaining in the Trust at the end of the fiscal year, whether or not expended by the Board of
Trustees within one year of the date they were appropriated into the Trust, remain Trust property.
(h) Meetings; quorum
Meetings of the Board of Trustees shall be held on a regular basis. Special meetings may be called by the Chairperson or two
Trustees. A Trust is a governmental body for purposes of MGL c. 30A, §§ 18 through 25, the Open Meeting Law; notice of any
meeting of the Trust Fund shall be filed with the Town Clerk and posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law. A majority of the
number of authorized Trustees shall constitute a quorum and shall also be required to approve any motion. The Chairperson may
establish sub-committees and/or ad hoc task related committees to carry out the purposes of the Trust. Chairpersons of the sub-
committees may be selected by the member of the sub-committees. If any Trustee is absent from five (5) consecutive regularly
scheduled meetings of the Trust, except in the case of illness, his/her position shall be deemed vacant and shall be filled with a new
appointment as set forth above.
(i) Custodian of funds
The Treasurer/Collector shall be the custodian of the Trust Fund's funds and shall maintain separate accounts and records for such
funds. Any income or proceeds received from the investment of funds shall be credited to and become part of the Trust Fund. In
accordance with MGL c. 44, § 55C, the books and records of the Trust shall be audited annually by an independent auditor in
accordance with accepted accounting practices or take any other action relative thereto. Upon receipt of the audit by the Board of
Trustees, a copy shall be provided forthwith to the Select Board.
(j) Liability
Neither the Trustees nor any agent or officer of the Trust shall have the authority to bind the Town, except in the manner specifically
authorized herein. The Trust is a public employer and the members of the Board of Trustees are public employees for the purposes of
MGL c. 268A. The Trust shall be deemed a municipal agency and the Trustees special municipal employees for purposes of MGL c.
268A.
(k) Taxes
The Trust is exempt from MGL c. 59 and c. 62, and from any other provisions concerning payment of taxes based upon or measured
by property or income imposed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any political subdivision thereof.
(l) Governmental body
The trust is a public employer and the members of the board of trustees are public employees for purposes of chapter 258.
The Trust is a governmental body for purposes of 23A, 23B and 23c of Chapter 39 and the Open Meeting Law, MGL c.30A, § 18-25.
(m) Board of Town
The Trust is a board of the Town of Canton for the purposes of MGL c. 30B and MGL c. 40, § 15A, but agreements and conveyances
between the Trust and agencies, boards, commissions, authorities, departments and public instrumentalities of the Town shall be
exempt from said MGL c. 30B.
(n) Compensation of Trustees
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Trustees may be compensated for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses for travel and other Trust-related expenses. All such out-of-
pocket expenses shall be fully documented with receipts for expenses prior to payment by the Trust.
(o) Amendments
The provisions of this Trust can only be amended by a vote of the Canton Town Meeting.
(p) Duration of Trust
This Trust shall be of indefinite duration until terminated by a vote of the Canton Town Meeting. Upon termination of the Trust,
subject to the payment of or making provisions for the payment of all obligations and liabilities of the Trust and the Trustees, the net
assets of the Trust shall be transferred to the Town of Canton and held by the Select Board for affordable or community housing
purposes. In making any such distribution, the Trustees may, subject to the approval of the Select Board, sell all or any portion of
the Trust property and distribute the net proceeds thereof to the Town of Canton. The powers of the Trustees shall continue until the
affairs of the Trust are concluded. Once the Canton Town Meeting has voted to terminate the Trust, the Select Board shall have the
power to approve all financial transactions made on behalf of the Trust.
Select Board
MOVED: That the Town accept M.G.L. c.44, §55C, to establish a Municipal Affordable
Housing Trust Fund to be known as the Canton Affordable Housing Trust Fund as written in the warrant.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee, moved Article 32 as printed in the warrant.
John Leonetti, a member of the Community Preservation Committee, spoke against establishing a Municipal Affordable Housing Trust
Fund because he felt that Community Preservation Act money could be allocated.
Several citizens spoke, mostly in favor of establishing the Trust Fund.
Article 32 adopted.
ADOPTED BY A SUPERMAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS
ARTICLE 19
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
Article 19 To see if the Town will vote to adopt and approve the recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee for
Fiscal Year 2022 and to see if the Town will vote to implement such recommendations by appropriating a sum or sums of money
from the Community Preservation Fund established pursuant to Chapter 44B of the General Laws, or otherwise to raise and
appropriate, transfer from available funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money for such purposes; to
authorize the Select Board, with the approval of the Community Preservation Committee, to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent
domain such real property and property interests in the name of, or enforceable by the Town, including perpetual affordable housing
restrictions, conservation restrictions and historical preservation restrictions, and to dispose of Town property or portions thereof or
interests therein, all as may be required by the Community Preservation Act and Chapter 184 of the General Laws and as may be
necessary or appropriate to carry out the recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee; or to take any other action
related thereto.
Select Board for the Community Preservation Committee
Article 19 – COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 1
MOVED: That the sum of Thirty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($36,250) be appropriated from
Community Preservation Fund revenues to be spent by the Canton Community Preservation Committee (CCPC) to meet
the administrative expenses and all other necessary and proper expenses of the CCPC for Fiscal Year 2022.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Stacey Gorman, Chair of the Community Preservation Committee moved Article 19, Motion 1 as printed in the warrant.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Article 19 – COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 2
MOVED: That the sum of Two Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Four Hundred Ninety Dollars ($251,490) be
appropriated from the Community Preservation Fund revenues to be spent for Open Space purposes by the Chief
Procurement Officer with the approval of the Select Board for debt service and expenses associated with the Open
Space land acquisition for the Fiscal Year 2022.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
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Stacey Gorman, Chair of the Community Preservation Committee moved Article 19, Motion 2 as printed in the warrant.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Article 19 – COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 3
MOVED: That the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) be appropriated from the Community Preservation
Fund revenues to be spent for Historical Resources purposes by the Revere & Son Heritage Trust Corporation to
develop a plan to rehabilitate, preserve and display the historic Henry Hooper Bell.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Stacey Gorman, Chair of the Community Preservation Committee moved Article 19, Motion 3 as printed in the warrant.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Article 19 – COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 4
MOVED: That the sum of Forty-Six Thousand Dollars ($46,000) be appropriated from the Community
Preservation Fund revenues to be spent for Historical Resources purposes by the Canton Historical Society for the
preservation of the 1829 Hunneman Hand Tub.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Stacey Gorman, Chair of the Community Preservation Committee moved Article 19, Motion 4 as printed in the warrant.
ADOPTED BY A SUPERMAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS
Article 19 – COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 5
MOVED: That the sum of Two Hundred Eighty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Six Dollars ($283,506) be
appropriated from the Community Preservation Fund revenues to be spent for Historical Resources purposes by the
Chief Procurement Officer with the approval of the Select Board for the architectural design work associated with the
full exterior rehabilitation of Memorial Hall.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Stacey Gorman, Chair of the Community Preservation Committee moved to revise Article 19, Motion 5 by replacing “Chief
Procurement Officer with the approval of the Select Board” with “Building Renovation Committee”, as follows:
MOVED: That the sum of Two Hundred Eighty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Six Dollars ($283,506) be
appropriated from the Community Preservation Fund revenues to be spent for Historical Resources purposes by the Chief
Procurement Officer with the approval of the Select Board BUILDING RENOVATION COMMITTEE for the architectural design work
associated with the full exterior rehabilitation of Memorial Hall.
Revised motion adopted.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Article 19 – COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 6
MOVED: That the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) be appropriated from the Community Preservation
Fund revenues to be spent for Community Housing purposes by the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust for professional
services related to updating the Town’s 2015 Housing Action Plan, provided that the establishment of such Trust as
proposed in Article 32 is favorably acted upon.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Stacey Gorman, Chair of the Community Preservation Committee moved Article 19, Motion 6 as printed in the warrant.
ADOPTED SHOW OF HANDS, MODERATOR DECLARED “MOTION PASSESS, NOT UNANIMOUSLY”
Article 19 – COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 7
MOVED: That the sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) be appropriated from the Community
Preservation Fund revenues to be spent for Community Housing purposes by the Canton Housing Authority for the
replacement of emergency egress staircases at Hagan Court Senior Housing Complex.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Stacey Gorman, Chair of the Community Preservation Committee moved Article 19, Motion 7 as printed in the warrant.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
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Article 19 – COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 8
MOVED: That the sum of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) be appropriated from the Community
Preservation Fund revenues to be spent for Open Space purposes by the Canton Conservation Commission for any
purpose authorized by MGL Chapter 40 Section 8C and in accordance with Chapter 44B.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Stacey Gorman, Chair of the Community Preservation Committee moved Article 19, Motion 8 as printed in the warrant.
ADOPTED SHOW OF HANDS, MODERATOR DECLARED “MOTION PASSES”
Article 19 – COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 9
MOVED: That the sum of Thirty-Four Thousand Dollars ($34,000) be appropriated from the Community
Preservation Fund revenues to be spent for Open Space and Recreation purposes by the Canton Parks & Recreation
Department for the rehabilitation of Gibson Field.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Stacey Gorman, Chair of the Community Preservation Committee moved Article 19, Motion 9 as printed in the warrant.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Article 19 – COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 10
MOVED: That the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) be appropriated from the Community Preservation
Fund revenues to be spent for Open Space and Recreation purposes by the Chief Procurement Officer with the approval
of the Select Board for the purposes of retaining professional services to undertake a conceptual design study for the
re-establishment of the Warner Trail through Canton.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Stacey Gorman, Chair of the Community Preservation Committee moved Article 19, Motion 10 as printed in the warrant.
ADOPTED SHOW OF HANDS, MODERATOR DECLARED “MOTION PASSES”
Article 19 – COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 11
MOVED: That the sum of Two Hundred-Seventy Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Two Dollars ($270,322) be
appropriated from the Community Preservation Fund revenues to be spent for Open Space and Recreation purposes by
the School Committee for the complete replacement of the large upper playground at the Luce Elementary School.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Stacey Gorman, Chair of the Community Preservation Committee moved to revise Article 19, Motion 11 by replacing “School
Committee” with “Building Renovation Committee”, as follows:
MOVED: That the sum of Two Hundred-Seventy Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Two Dollars ($270,322) be
appropriated from the Community Preservation Fund revenues to be spent for Open Space and Recreation purposes by the School
Committee BUILDING RENOVATION COMMITTEE for the complete replacement of the large upper playground at the Luce Elementary
School.
Revised motion adopted.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
ARTICLE 37
AMEND ZONING BY-LAWS SECTION 3.1.4 TABLE OF USE REGULATIONS RELATED TO SHORT-TERM RENTALS
Article 37 To see if the Town will vote to amend Zoning By-laws Section 3.1.4 Table of Use Regulations as follows or take any other
action related thereto.
1. By amending the Zoning By-laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section J Accessory Uses by adding the accessory
use zones for “Short term rentals” by allowing their use by right in all residential zones and the Business and Central
Business Districts. The use would not be allowed in the Limited Industrial Districts, Industrial District, and Parkland and
Open Space.
J. Accessory Uses SR GR B CB LI LI(B) LI(C) I POS
Short-term rental 1 Y Y Y Y N N N N N
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1 Subject to applicable State and Town registration, administrative regulations, and inspection requirements
2. By amending the Zoning By-laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section A Residential Uses by adding the principle
use zones for “Short term rentals” by allowing their use by right in all residential zones and the Business and Central
Business Districts. The use would not be allowed in the Limited Industrial Districts, Industrial District, and Parkland and
Open Space.
A. Residential Uses SR GR B CB LI LI(B) LI(C) I POS
Short-term rental 3 Y Y Y Y N N N N N
3 Subject to applicable State and Town registration, regulations, and inspection requirements
Select Board for Planning Board
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: That Zoning By-Law Section 3.1.4 Table of Use Regulations Related to Short-Term Rentals be amended
as written in the warrant.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The Finance Committee recommends that the motion by the Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 37 as written in
the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
David McCarthy, Chair of the Planning Board, moved Article 37 as printed in the warrant.
Mr. McCarthy gave the following oral report:
On February 17th, 2021, the Planning Board voted unanimously with four (4) members in favor and none opposed, to recommend
that this Article be adopted at Town Meeting with no changes in the motion, that the applicable language be added directly into this
section of the by-laws. A legal notice was published in a newspaper of general circulation on January 28th and February 4th, 2021.
The goal of this and related zoning articles is to modernize Canton’s zoning regulations around short-term rental of residential
property made through internet hosting platforms such as, but not limited to, AirBnB. A short-term rental (as defined by the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Chapter 337 “An Act Regulating and Insuring Short-term Rentals”) is a rental that is not for
more than 31 consecutive calendar days per occupant, and does not include long-term rentals such as leases. Any short-term
rentals would be subject to the applicable State and Town registration, administrative regulations, and inspection requirements.
Canton adopted Chapter 337 as a local option in 2019, which allows the Town of Canton to tax, zone, and otherwise regulate short-
term rentals.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
ARTICLE 38
AMEND ZONING BY-LAWS SECTION 11.0 DEFINITIONS RELATING TO SHORT TERM RENTALS
Article 38 To see if the Town will vote to amend Zoning By-Laws Section 11.0 as follows, with new word definitions being
incorporated into the existing text in order alphabetically with the existing word definitions:
By adding the definition of “Short-term rental” as follows:
Short-term rental: an owner-occupied, tenant-occupied or non-owner occupied property including, but not limited to, an
apartment, house, cottage, condominium or a furnished accommodation that is not a hotel, motel, lodging house or bed and
breakfast establishment, where: (i) at least 1 room or unit is rented to an occupant or sub-occupant; and (ii) all
accommodations are reserved in advance; provided, however, that a private owner-occupied property shall be considered a
single unit if leased or rented as such. It does not include property that is rented out through tenancies at will or month-to-
month leases. It also does not include time-share property. A short-term rental is a rental that is for not more than 31
consecutive calendar days.
Or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board for the Planning Board
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
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That Zoning By-Laws Section 11.0 be amended by adding new word definitions for Short-term rental as written in the
warrant.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The Finance Committee recommends that the motion by the Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 38 as written in
the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
David McCarthy, Chair of the Planning Board, moved Article 38 as printed in the warrant.
Mr. McCarthy gave the following oral report:
On February 17th, 2021, the Planning Board voted unanimously with four (4) members in favor and none opposed, to recommend
that this Article be adopted at Town Meeting with no changes in the motion, that the applicable language be added directly into this
section of the by-laws. A legal notice was published in a newspaper of general circulation on January 28 th and February 4th, 2021.
The goal of this and related zoning articles is to modernize Canton’s zoning regulations around short-term rental of residential
property made through internet hosting platforms such as, but not limited to, AirBnB, as per Chapter 337 an “Act Regulating and
Insuring Short-term Rentals” (2018).
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
ARTICLE 28
SPECIAL TAX AGREEMENT WITH EMERGENT BIOSOLUTIONS
Article 28 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select Board (a) to enter into a Special Tax Assessment Agreement (“STA
Agreement”) with Emergent Biosolutions for the property located at 80 Shawmut Road in Canton, (b) to execute the STA Agreement
and any amendments and documents relating thereto on terms and conditions determined by the Select Board to be in the best
interest of the Town, and (c) to undertake any actions deemed by the Select Board to be necessary to effectuate the STA
Agreement, including but not limited to submitting to Massachusetts’ Economic Assistance Coordinating Council (EACC), the STA
Agreement and all such documents and information necessary to have the EACC approve the STA Agreement and certify a project
consistent with the STA Agreement; to determine that the project authorized by the STA Agreement is consistent with the Town’s
economic development objectives and is likely to increase or retain employment opportunities for Town residents; or to take any
other action related thereto.
Select Board
MOVED: That the Select Board be hereby authorized
(a) to enter into a Special Tax Assessment Agreement (“STA Agreement”) with Emergent BioSolutions for the property
located at 80 Shawmut Road in Canton in the form of agreement consistent with the proposed STA Agreement on file in
the Office of the Select Board,
(b) to execute the STA Agreement and any amendments and documents relating thereto on terms and conditions
determined by the Select Board to be in the best interest of the Town, and
(c) to undertake any actions deemed by the Select Board to be necessary to effectuate the STA Agreement, including
but not limited to submitting to Massachusetts’ Economic Assistance Coordinating Council (EACC), the STA Agreement
and all such documents and information necessary to have the EACC approve the STA Agreement and certify a project
consistent with the STA Agreement; to determine that the project authorized by the STA Agreement is consistent with
the Town’s economic development objectives and is likely to increase or retain employment opportunities for Town
residents.”
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-1-0
John Connolly, Chair of the Select Board, moved that the subject matter of Article 28 be withdrawn without prejudice.
VOTED: WITHDRAWN WITHOUT PREJUDICE, UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
ARTICLE 30
MUNICIPAL ENERGY AGGREGATION PROGRAM
Article 30 To see if the Town will vote to grant the Select Board authority to research, develop and participate in a contract, or
contracts, to aggregate the electricity load of the residents and businesses in the Town and for other related services, independently,
or in joint action with other municipalities, retaining the right of individual residents and businesses to opt-out of the aggregation, or
take any other action relative thereto.
Select Board
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MOVED:That the Select Board be authorized pursuant to Chapter 164, section 134 of the General laws, to initiate the
statutory process as therein defined for the aggregation of electrical services and that the Select Board or its
designees be authorized to engage consultants or otherwise, to research, develop and work toward energy aggregation
plans and towards an energy aggregation contract, or contracts, subject to the approval of the Department of Energy
Resources of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts pursuant to said Chapter 164 section 134 in order to aggregate the
electricity load of the residents and businesses in the Town and for other related services, independently, or in joint
action with other municipalities, all in accordance with said Chapter 164 section 134 provisions applicable to the
statutory right of individual residents and businesses to opt-out of any aggregation.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee, moved Article 30 as printed in the warrant.
ADOPTED BY A SUPERMAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS
ARTICLE 26
APPROPRIATION TO SUPPORT THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 24 ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES
Article 26 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, or transfer from
available funds or by transfer from Free Cash, a sum of money for certain fiscal year 2022 expenses associated with the maintenance
of the building known as the American Legion Post 24 located at 950 Washington Street in Canton, MA, 02021, as per the lease
agreement with the American Legion, with the intent to continue to fund such expenses in future fiscal years with an increased
appropriation in the Veterans department budget #543; or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board
MOVED: That Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) be raised and appropriated to be spent by the Select
Board for fiscal year 2022 expenses associated with the maintenance of the building known as the American Legion
Post 24 located at 950 Washington Street in Canton, MA, 02021, as per the Select Board’s lease agreement with the
American Legion, with the intent to continue to fund such expenses in future fiscal years with an increased
appropriation in the Veterans department budget #543.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-1-0
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee, moved Article 26 as printed in the warrant.
MODERATOR DECLARED ARTICLE PASSED
ARTICLE 17
APPROPRIATION TO INCREASE THE FY22 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT BUDGET
Article 17 To see what sums the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from any available finds or borrow pursuant to
any applicable statute, in order to increase the FY 22 budget for the Canton Public Schools or to take any other action related
thereto.
Select Board for the School Committee
MOVED: That the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) be appropriated to the FY 2021 School
Department Budget and to meet this appropriation Three Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($360,000) be transferred
from Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance) in the Treasury of the Town and One Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars
($140,000) to be appropriated from FY 2021 unanticipated General Fund Revenues in the Treasury of the Town
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee moved to revise Article 17 by changing the year at the beginning of the motion from
“FY 2021” to “FY 2022”, as follows:
MOVED: That the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) be appropriated to the FY 2021 2022 School Department
Budget and to meet this appropriation Three Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($360,000) be transferred from Free Cash
(Undesignated Fund Balance) in the Treasury of the Town and One Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($140,000) to be appropriated
from FY 2021 unanticipated General Fund Revenues in the Treasury of the Town.
Revised motion adopted.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
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ARTICLE 36
AMEND ZONING BY-LAW SECTION 3.1.4 TABLE OF USE DEFINITIONS, SECTION J ACCESSORY USES RELATED TO THE
KEEPING OVERNIGHT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Article 36 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section J Accessory
Uses to remove the first use of the word “not” in the use description for “The keeping overnight of not more than five motor
vehicles…” so that the revised use description reads as follows,
“The keeping overnight of more than five motor vehicles, one of which may be a commercial vehicle. Such commercial vehicle shall
not exceed a gross vehicle weight of twelve thousand, five hundred (12,500) pounds, or measure more than seven feet, six inches
(7’6”) from the ground to the top of the roof, or measure more than twenty-one feet (21’) from the front bumper to the rear
bumper. For the purpose of this section no, so-called, pickup truck shall be deemed to be a ‘commercial’ vehicle. Nothing in this
section shall be construed to prevent any person from bringing a commercial vehicle otherwise prohibited by this section into a
residential neighborhood for the purpose of making a delivery, or performing work, or during lunchtime, or on an irregular basis”
Select Board for Planning Board
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: That Zoning By-Law Section 3.1.4 Table of Use Regulations, Section J Accessory Uses be amended as
written in the warrant.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The Finance Committee recommends that the motion by the Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 36 as written in
the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
David McCarthy, Chair of the Planning Board, moved Article 36 as printed in the warrant.
Mr. McCarthy gave the following oral report:
On February 17th, 2021, the Planning Board voted unanimously with four (4) members in favor and none opposed, to recommend
that this Article be adopted at Town Meeting with no changes in the motion, that the applicable language be added directly into this
section of the by-laws. This bylaw change corrects an error in the Table of Use, Section J Accessory Uses. A legal notice was
published in a newspaper of general circulation on January 28th and February 4th, 2021.
ADOPTED BY A SUPERMAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS
ARTICLE 41
MEND ZONING BY-LAW SECTION 7.8 TO REMOVE THE EXPIRED TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE SALE AND
DISTRIBUTION OF RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA
Article 41 To see if the Town will vote to amend Zoning By-law Section 7.8 by deleting Section 7.8 for “Temporary Moratorium on
the Sale and Distribution of Recreational Marijuana”.
Select Board for Planning Board
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: That the Zoning By-Laws be amended by deleting Section 7.8 for Temporary Moratorium on the Sale
and Distribution of Recreational Marijuana.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The Finance Committee recommends that the motion by the Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 41 as written in
the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
David McCarthy, Chair of the Planning Board, moved Article 41 as printed in the warrant.
Mr. McCarthy gave the following oral report:
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On February 17th, 2021, the Planning Board voted unanimously with four (4) members in favor and none opposed, to recommend
that this Article be adopted at Town Meeting with no changes in the motion, that the applicable language be added directly into this
section of the by-laws. A legal notice was published in a newspaper of general circulation on January 28 th and February 4th, 2021.
The Planning Board discussed the proposed article to amend Section 7.8. The temporary moratorium on the sale and distribution of
recreational marijuana was put in place at the 2018 Annual Town meeting to give the town time to consider whether it wanted to
allow or prohibit the use and draft zoning accordingly. The temporary moratorium has expired, and the sale and distribution of
recreational marijuana in Canton was banned at the 2019 Annual Town Meeting. This is a housekeeping article to keep the zoning
bylaws up to date and accurate.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
ARTICLE 9
ADJUST FISCAL ’21 ACCOUNTS
Article 9 To see if the Town will vote to increase/decrease or otherwise adjust the appropriations heretofore made for the Fiscal Year
2021 beginning on July 1, 2020 and ending on June 30, 2021 and the revenues sources to meet those appropriations, as voted
pursuant to Article 54 of the warrant for the 2020 Annual Town Meeting, and to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds
or transfer from Free Cash to meet any such increases or adjustments; or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board
MOVED: That Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000) be raised and appropriated from previously
unappropriated FY21 general fund revenues of the Town to fund the Snow and Ice budget deficit.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 9 as printed in the warrant.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
ARTICLE 10
AUTHORIZE CERTAIN REVOLVING FUNDS
Article 10 To see what new or additional revolving funds, pursuant to c. 44, section 53E ½ of the General Laws of the
Commonwealth, the Town may establish by amendment to Article VII (“Financial Regulations”), Section 16 (“Departmental
Revolving Funds”} of the General Bylaws of the Town and to see what amendments if any the town may vote to existing revolving
funds contained in the Town’s Bylaw, and to determine the limit on total amount that may be expended from the Town’s revolving
accounts, for various boards, commissions or departments of the town, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June
30, 2022; or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board
MOTION 1:
MOVED: That Article VII, “Financial Regulations”, Section 16 “Departmental Revolving Funds” of the General
Bylaws of the Town, be hereby amended by striking in Revolving Fund 152 “Paul Revere Heritage Committee” and
replace with “Revere & Son Heritage Trust Corporation”.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 10, Motion 1 as printed in the warrant.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
MOTION 2:
MOVED: That the spending limits for the revolving funds established pursuant to General By- Laws Article VIII,
Section 16 pursuant to the provisions of MGL chapter 44, section 53 E ½ for the 2022 fiscal year beginning July 1,
2021 through June 30, 2022, and that each Revolving Fund shall be credited with the balance remaining in such
fund at the end of the FY 2021 as set forth below:
Revolving
Fund # Name of Revolving Fund FY21 Spending Limit
110 Veteran’s Services Special Revenues $100,000
119 Library Revolving Fund $75,000
130 Recreation Revolving Fund $500,000
132 Student Parking Fees $100,000
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134 Pequitside Farm Rentals $50,000
135 Greenlodge Street Parking Fees $100,000
136 Beautification Fund $10,000
137 Animal Control Special Revenues $50,000
138 Library Building Rentals $50,000
140 COA Revolving Fund $50,000
141 Board of Health Special Revenue $50,000
Paul Revere Heritage Site Rolling
142 Mill and Open Space Fund $120,000
145 Traffic Mitigation Fund $50,000
Paul Revere Heritage Site Museum
152 Fund $100,000
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 10, Motion 2 as printed in the warrant.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
ARTICLE 39
AMEND ZONING BY-LAW SECTION 4.1.4 TABLE OF DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS – RESIDENCE DISTRICTS
Article 39 To see if the Town will vote to amend Zoning By-law Section 4.1.4 Table of Dimensional Requirements – Residence
Districts to remove footnote references for the accessory structure rear yard setbacks.
Select Board for Planning Board
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: That Zoning By-Law Section 4.1.4 Table of Dimensional Requirements – Residence Districts be
amended by removing footnote references for the accessory structure rear yard setbacks.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The Finance Committee recommends that the motion by the Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 39 as written in
the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
David McCarthy, Chair of the Planning Board, moved Article 39 as printed in the warrant.
Mr. McCarthy gave the following oral report:
On February 17th, 2021 the Planning Board discussed the proposed article to amend Section 4.1.4 Table of Dimensional
Requirements. A legal notice was published in a newspaper of general circulation on January 28 th and February 4th, 2021.
The Planning Board would like to allow more flexibility to homeowners for rear yard setbacks for accessory structures, as most
homes in Canton could not meet the required 100-200-foot setback requirements. Those larger setbacks are still required for the
accessory structures in the side yards.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
ARTICLE 7
SET SALARIES OF ELECTED OFFICERS
Article 7 To see if the Town will vote, in accordance with the provisions of section one hundred and eight of chapter forty-one (G. L.
chapter 41, §108) to fix the salary and compensation of all elected officers of the town; or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board
Article 7 - MOTION 1
MOVED: That the salary and compensation for the Town Clerk be fixed at $97,749 for the 2022 Fiscal Year
beginning July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 7, Motion 1 as printed in the warrant.
ADOPTED MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS
Article 7 - MOTION 2
MOVED: That the salary and compensation for all part-time elected officials of the Town be fixed for the 2022
Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, as follows:
Board of Assessors $2,400.00, for each member
Board of Health $600.00, for each member
Select Board $1,400.00, for each member, with an additional
$200.00 to chairperson
Planning Board $0.00
School Committee $0.00
Library Trustees $0.00
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 7, Motion 2 as printed in the warrant.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
ARTICLE 22
ACQUIRE PERMANENT EASEMENT OVER 145 SHERMAN STREET FOR DRAINAGE AND DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE
PURPOSES
Article 22 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select Board to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain a twenty (20)
foot wide permanent easement over and under the parcel of real property at 145 Sherman Street, Assessors Map 43 Parcel 14, for
the purpose of the construction, operation and maintenance of storm water drainage to flow between Sherman Street and that
portion of Canton Tax Assessor Map 43, Parcel 14 as is depicted on Exhibit ‘A’, “Stormwater Management Plan, 145 Sherman Street
in Canton, MA” prepared by Site Design Professionals, LLC, scale 1” =10’, as revised November 12, 2019 on file with the Town
Engineer; and further to see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or transfer
from available funds, a sum of money for such purposes; or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board
MOVED: That the Select Board be authorized to acquire by purchase a twenty (20) foot wide permanent
easement over and under the parcel of real property at 145 Sherman Street, Assessors Map 43 Parcel 141, for the
purpose of the construction, operation and maintenance of storm water drainage to flow between Sherman Street and
that portion of Canton Tax Assessor Map 43, Parcel 141 as is depicted on Exhibit ‘A’, “Stormwater Management Plan,
145 Sherman Street in Canton, MA” prepared by Site Design Professionals, LLC, scale 1” =10’, as revised November 12,
2019 on file with the Town Engineer.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee moved a substitute motion, as follows:
MOVED: That the Select Board be authorized to acquire by purchase, gift or by eminent domain a twenty (20) foot wide permanent
easement over and under the parcel of real property at 145 Sherman Street, Assessors Map 43 Parcel 141, for the purpose of the
construction, operation and maintenance of storm water drainage to flow between Sherman Street and that portion of Canton Tax
Assessor Map 43, Parcel 141 as is depicted on Exhibit ‘A’, “Stormwater Management Plan, 145 Sherman Street in Canton, MA”
prepared by Site Design Professionals, LLC, scale 1” =10’, as revised November 12, 2019 on file with the Town Engineer.
Steven Larrabee, owner of the property, moved that the article be postponed indefinitely.
The Moderator explained that this can effectively be accomplished by voting against the article.
Substitute motion disapproved.
VOTED: DISAPPROVED, NOT MORE THAN THE REQUIRED TWO-THIRDS VOTE
ARTICLE 16
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APPROPRIATION TO INCREASE SPECIAL EDUCATION RESERVE ACCOUNT (SCHOOLS)
Article 16 To see what sums of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from any available funds or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute, in order to increase the Special Education Reserve Account; or to take any other action related
thereto.
Select Board for the School Committee
MOVED: That the sum of Six Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($660,000) be appropriated to the Special
Education Reserve Account (#250) and to meet this appropriation, Six Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($660,000) to
be funded from previously unappropriated FY21 General Fund Revenues in the Treasury of the Town.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 16 as printed in the warrant.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
ARTICLE 31
APPROPRIATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF BATHROOM, STORAGE AND SNACK SHACK FACILITES AT KENNEDY
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FIELDS
Article 31 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, transfer from available
funds or by transfer from Free Cash, a sum of money for the Building Renovation Committee to expend, with the approval of the
School Committee, for the purpose of design and construction of bathroom, storage and snack shack facilities at the Kennedy
Elementary School Fields and such other expenses necessary and ancillary to the foregoing; or take any action related thereto.
Select Board
MOVED: That the Building Renovation Committee be authorized to expend with the approval of the School
Committee the sum of Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($600,000) for the purpose of design and construction of
bathroom, storage and snack shack facilities at the Kennedy Elementary School Fields and to meet said appropriation
that Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($600,000) be transferred from Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance) in the
Treasury of the Town.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 31 as printed in the warrant.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
ARTICLE 8
PAY BILLS OF PRIOR FISCAL YEAR
Article 8 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, transfer from Free Cash, or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute, a sum or sums of money to pay any unpaid bills of any prior fiscal year; or to take any other
action related thereto.
Select Board
MOVED: That a total of Seventy Thousand Seventy-Two Dollars and Twenty-Eight Cents ($70,072.28) be
appropriated to pay bills from prior fiscal years for the purposes and vendors set forth below, and to meet this
appropriation a total of Seventy Thousand Seventy-Two Dollars and Twenty-Eight Cents ($70,072.28) be
charged to the listed F Y 2 0 2 1 appropriation accounts voted pursuant to Article 54 of the 2020 Annual Town
Meeting:
Vendor Purpose Amount Source of Funds Account
Cabot Risk Strategies, LLC FY '20 IOD Deductible 45,000.00 Insurance Contingencies 19462-578000
Cabot Risk Strategies, LLC FY '19 IOD Deductible 20,164.72 Insurance Contingencies 19462-578000
Various Retirees IOD Health Claims 4,016.84 Health Insurance Other Charges 19141-57000
ESI Qual International Library Training 363.98 Other Employee Benefits 19102-57404
Spaulding IOD Health Claims 272.07 Health Insurance Other Charges 19141-57000
Bound Tree Medical Finger Sensors - Disposable 184.90 Ambulance Supplies 12312-54001
Minuteman Press Rubber Stamp 38.59 Ambulance Supplies 12312-54001
W.B. Mason Batteries & Stamp 31.18 Town Clerk Office Supplies 11612-54200
TOTAL 70,072.28
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FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 8 as printed in the warrant.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
ARTICLE 40
Add Zoning By-Law Section 4.2.9 Retaining Walls along Scenic Ways
Article 40 To see if the Town will vote to add Zoning By-law Section 4.2.9 Retaining Walls Along Scenic Ways to the Special
Regulations as follows:
4.2.9 Retaining Walls Along Scenic Ways. Retaining walls along frontage facing a scenic way (in any district) shall be constructed
to a maximum height of six (6) feet. If site conditions require elevation changes of greater than six (6) feet, retaining walls along
frontage facing a scenic way (in any district) shall be terraced and landscaped. Retaining walls along frontage facing a scenic way (in
any district) shall be solid fieldstone or fieldstone veneer or other similar material or appearance, and vertical cast in place concrete
or concrete blocks shall not be permitted.
Select Board for Planning Board
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: That Zoning By-Law Section 4.2.9 Retaining Walls Along Scenic Ways be added to the Special
Regulations as written in the warrant be adopted.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The Finance Committee recommends that the motion by the Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 40 as written in
the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
David McCarthy, Chair of the Planning Board, moved Article 40 as printed in the warrant.
Mr. McCarthy gave the following oral report:
On February 17th, 2021, the Planning Board voted unanimously with four (4) members in favor and none opposed, to recommend
that this Article be adopted at Town Meeting with no changes in the motion, that the applicable language be added directly into this
section of the by-laws.
The Planning Board would like to expand design requirements for retaining walls to include those installed facing scenic ways.
Section 6.4.6 requires retaining walls to be constructed to a maximum height of 6 feet. If above six feet, retaining walls are required
to be terraced and landscaped. Retaining walls would be required to be of solid fieldstone or fieldstone veneer. Unless in an Industrial
District, vertical cast in place concrete or concrete blocks would not be permitted. This bylaw change would require these same
standards (as normally only apply to the landscaping and screening requirements for non-residential parking areas which face
residential districts) to apply to any parcels installing a retaining wall facing a scenic way. The streets designated as Scenic Ways
within the Town of Canton include Chapman Street, Elm Street, Farm Street, Green Street, Green lodge Street, Hemenway Drive,
High Street, Indian Lane, Pleasant Street, Sherman Street (from Washington Street eastward to Pleasant Street), Walpole Street,
Washington Street, and York Street.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
ARTICLE 42
APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO MEET EXPENSES FOR NEXT FISCAL YEAR (FY22)
Article 42 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, 2021 and
ending June 30, 2022 for the various Town Boards, Committees, Departments and Agencies, or to take any other action related
thereto.
Select Board
Article 42 – MOTION 1
MOVED: That the following sums of money be transferred to the General Fund in Fiscal Year 2022 in order to
fund the Town’s annual operating budget:
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Vote to Transfer Available Funds
WITH A VOTE THAT $2,871,011 BE TRANSFERRED AS FOLLOWS:
TRANSFER FROM AMOUNT PURPOSE
AMBULANCE SERVICE $1,000,000 FIRE DEPARTMENT
WATER ENTERPRISE FUND 660,999 FIXED COSTS
SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND 402,613 FIXED COSTS
SOLAR FACILITY 374,659 TOWN-WIDE ELECTRICITY
AMBULANCE SERVICE 258,530 DEBT SERVICE
DENTAL INSURANCE TRUST 100,000 DENTAL INSURANCE COSTS
GREENLODGE STREET PARKING FEES 35,000 EXECUTIVE OFFICE
RINK ENTERPRISE FUND 14,829 FIXED COSTS
SALE OF LOTS/GRAVES 10,000 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
BOND PREMIUM FUND 9,381 DEBT SERVICE
CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE (EXPENDABLE) 5,000 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE 0
TOTAL $2,871,011
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee, moved Article 42, Motion 1 as printed in the warrant.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee, moved a new motion, as follows:
MOVED: That the name of Department 544 be changed from “PAUL REVERE HERITAGE COMMITTEE” TO “REVERE AND SON
HERITAGE TRUST CORPORATION”.
Motions adopted.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Article 42 – MOTION 2
MOVE: That the following sums of money be raised and appropriated from the FY 2022 tax levy and other
general revenues of the Town along with revenue sources listed in Motion 1.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
FY22 BUDGET
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT (300) 47,792,662.00
TOTAL SCHOOLS $47,792,662.00
ASSESSORS (141) $379,036.00
BUILDING AND ZONING (241;176) $394,258.00
COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS (131;177;182;184;544;545;546;547;548;691;692) $51,407.00
CONSERVATION COMMISSION (171) $161,688.00
COUNCIL ON AGING (541) $470,774.00
EXECUTIVE AREA (129;151;154;179;195;244;910) $1,540,432.00
FINANCE DEPARTMENT (133;135;145;155) $1,360,323.00
FIRE DEPARTMENT (215;220;221;231;232;291) $6,969,477.00
HEALTH DEPARTMENT (510) $370,034.00
PARKS & RECREATION (542;630;650) $891,100.00
PLANNING BOARD (175) $70,734.00
POLICE DEPARTMENT (210;292) $5,703,352.00
PUBLIC LIBRARY (610) $1,486,175.00
PUBLIC WORKS (192;400;410;420;425-427;491;492;632) $3,211,826.00
TOWN CLERK AND ELECTED (161;163) $284,809.00
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VETERANS SERVICES DEPT. (543) $272,602.00
TOTAL MUNICIPAL $23,618,027.00
BLUE HILLS REGIONAL (840) $1,472,906.00
DEBT SERVICE (710;751;752) $4,612,117.00
EMPLOYER SHARE-HEALTH/LIFE INSURANCE (914;915) $13,206,203.00
NORFOLK AGRICULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL (841) $20,000.00
OPEB TRANSFERS (993) $1,050,000.00
OTHER TRANSFERS (990) $96,106.00
RESERVE FUND (132) $600,000.00
RETIREMENT BENEFITS (911) $6,463,772.00
SNOW & ICE (423) $650,500.00
STREET LIGHTING (422) $75,000.00
TOWN INSURANCE (946) $1,367,845.00
TRASH COLLECTION (433) $2,447,500.00
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (913) $100,000.00
TOTAL FIXED COSTS $32,161,949.00
TOTAL BUDGET $103,572,638.00
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
RINK ENTERPRISE (700) $390,620.00
SEWER ENTERPRISE (600-602) $6,650,517.00
WATER ENTERPRISE (640-642) $7,885,870.00
APPROVED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE
ARTICLE 35
AMEND ZONING BY-LAW SECTION 10.7 CANTON CENTER DESIGN REVIEW
Article 35 To see if the Town will vote to amend Zoning By-law Section 10.7 as follows:
1. Replace all references in Section 10.7 (and all subsections) to the “Canton Center Design Review Board” or “Design Review
Board” or “CCDRB” with the Planning Board.
2. Remove the language of Section 10.7.14 “Canton Center Design Review Board; Composition”, and replace it with the words “Not
Used”
3. Remove the language of Section 10.7.15 “CCDRB; Method of Appointment” and replace it with the words “Not Used”
4. Remove the language of Section 10.7.16 “CCDRB; Organization” and replace it with the words “Not Used"
5. Amend Section 10.7.17 CCDRB; Administrative Procedures as follows:
10.7.17 Canton Center Design Review Administrative Procedures. It is the responsibility of the applicant to distribute copies
of plan that require design review to the members of the Planning Board. The applicant shall provide six (6) copies of plans and
related materials required for design review. The original copy of the dated Planning Board application (requesting Canton Center
Design Review) shall be filed with the Board of Appeals.
1. It is the responsibility of the applicant to distribute the study model (if applicable) to the Planning Board office at the time of
distribution of copies of plans that require design review.
2. The Planning Board shall within thirty (30) days following the date such distribution is made, file a Canton Center Design Review
findings and recommendations report with the Board of Appeals. Failure to file within the time designated shall be deemed to be
a recommendation the plan be approved, unless the Chairman of the Planning Board submits to the Board of Appeals within the
initial thirty (30) day period and with the consent of the applicant, a request to extend the time of filing for an additional thirty
(30) days.
3. Although the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) shall carefully consider the findings and recommendations of the Planning Board’s
design review, the ZBA shall not be bound by any specific findings or recommendations.
or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board for Planning Board
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PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: That Zoning By-Law Section 10.7 be amended as written in the warrant.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The Finance Committee recommends that the motion by the Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 35 as written in
the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
David McCarthy, Chair of the Planning Board, moved Article 35 as printed in the warrant.
Mr. McCarthy gave the following oral report:
On February 17th, 2021, the Planning Board voted unanimously with four (4) members in favor and none opposed, to recommend
that this Article be adopted at Town Meeting with no changes in the motion, that the applicable language be added directly into this
section of the by-laws. A legal notice was published in a newspaper of general circulation on January 28th and February 4th, 2021.
The Canton Center Design Review Board was created to be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Planning Board. While the
Planning Board recognizes the value of design review within the Canton Center, they believe design review will be more effective and
efficient if that responsibility falls to the Planning Board itself, in part because the Planning Board meets more often. A legal notice
was published in a newspaper of general circulation on January 28th and February 4th, 2021.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
A motion was moved and seconded to adjourn Town Meeting.
VOTED: That the 2021 Annual Town Meeting be adjourned sine die.
Adjourned at 3:00pm on May 22nd, 2021.
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Town of Canton
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
WEDNESDAY, THE FIRST DAY
OF DECEMBER 2021
In accordance with the warrant the Special Town Meeting was convened on December 1st, 2021 at Morse Auditorium in Canton High
School and called to order by the Town Clerk, Tracy K. Kenney, at 7:15pm with 184 voters present.
Tracy K. Kenney, Town Clerk, introduced Reverend Dr. John Tamilio III, Pastor of the Congregational Church of Canton, who offered
the invocation.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
The reading of the warrant was dispensed with on a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously voted.
The reading of the Constable’s return was dispensed with on a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously voted.
The Moderator recognized State Representative William C. Galvin in the audience.
ARTICLE 1
ADOPT THE RULES TO GOVERN SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
Article 1 To see if the town will vote to adopt certain procedures to govern the conduct of the 2021 Special Town Meeting, or to
take any other action related thereto.
Select Board
MOTION 1
MOVED:That this 2021 Special Town Meeting shall meet on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 and if necessary on Monday,
December 6, 2021 in the Morse Auditorium, on the grounds of the Canton High School until the business of this Special
Town Meeting has been concluded, each such session to begin at 7:00 o’clock P.M. and to adjourn at 11:00 o’clock P.M.,
or as near that hour as may be feasible, according to the nature of the business pending at the said hour.
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 1, Motion 1 as printed in the warrant.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE
MOTION 2
MOVED:That the following individuals be granted all of the rights and privileges of participation in this Special Town
Meeting, except the right to vote, under any article of this warrant which affects matters within their jurisdiction:
Charlie Aspinwall, Town Administrator
David Brauninger, Principal, Lt. Peter M. Hansen Elementary School
Steve Choiniere, Supervisor of Facilities and Grounds
Paul R. DeRensis, Esq., Town Counsel, Brooks & DeRensis
Emily DiDonna, Principal, John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Nicholas, Fitzgerald, Assistant Principal, Canton High School
Melanie Floyd, Program Manager, Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse
Josh Fogel, Assistant Principal, Canton High School
Derek Folan, Interim Superintendent of Schools
Michael Green, Interim Principal, William H. Galvin Middle School
Elizabeth Francis, Parks & Recreation Director
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Tom Houston, Professional Services Corporation, PC
John Richard Hucksam, Esq., Brooks & DeRensis
Louis Jutras, Information Systems Manager
Arafat Knight, Veterans’ Agent
Karen Lawlor, Administrative Assistant, Canton Planning Board
Brian Lynch, Facility Director, School
Stephen Lynch, Representative in Congress
Stephen Marshall, Director of Finance and Operations, School Department
Jason Mello, Town Engineer
M. Regen Milani, Conservation Commission Agent
Dianna Mullen, Director of Student Services, Canton Public Schools
Kristen Phelps, Canton Community Preservation Committee Administrator
Helena Rafferty, Deputy Police Chief
Barbara Reardon, Board of Health Director
Debbie Rooney, Director of Teaching and Learning PreK-8
Mark Roy, Executive Director, Canton Housing Authority
John Ruggieri-Lam, Esq., Real Estate Counsel – Brooks & DeRensis
William Scollins, Finance Director
Sarah Shannon, Interim Assistant Superintendent of Schools
Julianne Shore, Director of Technology and Digital Learning
Laura Smead, Town Planner
Walter Timilty, State Senator
Michael Trotta, Superintendent of Public Works
Jeffrey Sperling, Principal, Canton High School
Diane Tynan, Director of Council on Aging
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 1, Motion 2 as printed in the warrant.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE
ARTICLE 3
APPROPRIATION FOR THE METROPOLIS RINK RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Article 3 To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, or transfer from available
funds or by transfer from Free Cash, a sum of money for the Metropolis Rink Reconstruction Project; or to take any action related
thereto.
Select Board
MOVED:That Two Hundred Four Thousand Dollars ($204,000) be transferred from surplus funds in the Bolivar Pool
Capital Project Fund (43002-58900) into the Metropolis Rink Reconstruction Project Fund (57010-58210) to be used by
the Canton Select Board to fund any shortfall in insurance funds.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 3 as printed in the warrant.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE
ARTICLE 2
REAL ESTATE ACQUISITION – ST. GERARD’S
Article 2 To see if the Town will vote:
a. to authorize the Canton Select Board to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain, for general municipal purposes, the
real estate consisting of land and buildings known as St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church, located at 1860 Washington
Street, Assessor’s Map 64, parcel 37, in the Town of Canton;
b. further to authorize the Canton Select Board to enter into such contracts and to engage such consultants (such as but not
limited to engineers, surveyors, appraisers, financial advisors and the like) as in the Board’s judgment are advantageous to
assist the Town in carrying out the foregoing; and
c. further to raise and appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or transfer from available funds, or some
combination of the foregoing, a sum of money for the Canton Select Board to use for the foregoing purposes; or
d. to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board
The Finance Committee will make a recommendation regarding Article 2 at the Special Town Meeting.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-1-0
Michael Loughran and Lisa Lopez, members of the Select Board gave a joint presentation.
A question and answer period was conducted.
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee moved the following motion:
a. That the Canton Select Board is hereby authorized to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain, for general municipal
purposes, the real estate consisting of land and buildings known
as St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church, located at 1860 Washington Street, Assessor’s Map 64, parcel 37, in the Town of Canton;
b. that the Canton Select Board is hereby authorized to enter into such contracts and to
engage such consultants (such as but not limited to engineers, surveyors, appraisers, financial advisors and the like) as in the
Board’s judgment are advantageous to assist the Town in carrying out the foregoing;
c. that the sum of Three Million Three Hundred Five Thousand ($3,305,000) is hereby appropriated for the Canton Select Board to
use for the foregoing purposes;
d. that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer of the town, with the approval of the Select Board, is hereby authorized to
borrow Three Million Three Hundred Five Thousand ($3,305,000) and to issue notes and bonds of the town therefore, provided
however, this appropriation shall not take effect unless or until the passage of a ballot question debt exclusion override to exempt
the amounts required to pay for the bond issued pursuant to this vote from the limits of Proposition Two & One Half so called
(chapter 59 section 21C(k) of the general laws); and
e. that any premium received upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the
payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in
accordance with M.G.L. c. 44, §20, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount.
David Emhardt, Chair of the Capital Planning Committee, reported that the Committee unanimously supports the motion.
Tim McKenna, Chair of the Finance Committee, reported that the Committee unanimously supports the motion.
VOTED: Motion adopted.
ADOPTED SHOW OF HANDS, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION PASSED BY MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS
A motion was moved and seconded to adjourn Town Meeting.
VOTED: That the 2021 Special Town Meeting be adjourned sine die.
Adjourned at 8:40pm on December 1st, 2021.
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SPECIAL TOWN ELECTION DECEMBER 14, 2021 Shall the Town of Canton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one half so called the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to acquire for general municipal purposes the real estate consisting of land and buildings known as St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church, located at 1860 Washington Street, Assessor’s Map 64, parcel 37, in the Town of Canton, and to pay for consultants (such as but not limited to engineers, surveyors, appraisers, financial advisors and the like) as in the Board’s judgment are advantageous to assist the Town in carrying out the foregoing? QUESTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL 92 675 [ 100 | 286 | 210 116
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INDEX
APPOINTED OFFICIALS ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
ASSESSORS......................................................................................................................................................................... 15
BLUE HILLS REGIONAL DISTRICT SCHOOL COMMITTEE ...................................................................................... 13
BUILDING DEPARTMENT ............................................................................................................................................... 18
BUILDING RENOVATION COMMITTEE ....................................................................................................................... 19
CANTON ALLIANCE AGAINST SUBSTANCE ABUSE (CAASA) ............................................................................... 20
CANTON COMMUNITY PROFILE ..................................................................................................................................... 3
CANTON ROLL OF HONOR ............................................................................................................................................. 71
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE .............................................................................................................. 21
CONSERVATION COMMISSION ..................................................................................................................................... 24
ELDER AND HUMAN SERVICES .................................................................................................................................... 27
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ...................................................................................................................... 29
FINANCE DEPARTMENT ................................................................................................................................................. 30
FIRE DEPARTMENT .......................................................................................................................................................... 36
HEALTH DEPARTMENT ................................................................................................................................................... 16
HISTORICAL COMMISSION ............................................................................................................................................ 38
HOUSING AUTHORITY .................................................................................................................................................... 39
HUMAN RESOURCES ....................................................................................................................................................... 40
LIBRARY ............................................................................................................................................................................. 41
MASTER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE...................................................................................................... 43
NORFOLK COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL ................................................................................................................ 45
NORFOLK COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS .................................................................................................................. 46
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT .................................................................................................................. 49
PLANNING BOARD ........................................................................................................................................................... 51
POLICE DEPARTMENT ..................................................................................................................................................... 53
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ..................................................................................................................................... 54
SCHOOL COMMITTEE – SUPERINTENDENT ............................................................................................................... 56
SELECT BOARD ................................................................................................................................................................. 10
TOWN CLERK .................................................................................................................................................................... 74
TOWN COUNSEL ............................................................................................................................................................... 67
TOWN OFFICIALS ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
TOWN MEETINGS ............................................................................................................................................................ 78
TOWN PLANNER ............................................................................................................................................................... 68
VETERAN’S SERVICES..................................................................................................................................................... 70
WATER/SEWER RATE POLICY COMMITTEE .............................................................................................................. 72
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS ........................................................................................................................................ 73
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On the cover: Luminaria representing Canton victims of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Photo courtesy of George Comeau.
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