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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - MAY 22, 2021
Furniture & Fixtures
Stainless Steel Work Tables – Districtwide ($5,682)
The Capital Planning Committee supports this request 5-0-0.
The Food Service Department is requesting seven stainless steel work tables district wide using cash capital funds in
the amount of $5,682, which would replace the existing tables. The current tables are outdated and require ongoing
repairs. This request will allow for safer and more adequate workspace for food preparation.
Round Cafeteria Tables – GMS (Phase 3) ($18,721)
The Capital Planning Committee supports this request 5-0-0.
This cash capital request in the amount of $18,721 is for the purchasing of new round cafeteria tables at the Galvin
Middle School. The round tables will replace the long, rectangular, tables that currently exist. The round tables
encourage more conversation and create a more welcoming environment in a school cafeteria. In addition, because
students do not have to yell to one another, this change will result in a quieter and more manageable cafeteria
experience for all. Finally, round tables offer the same number of seats than the current rectangular tables, but they
offer more space for movement around them, leading to better access for supervision.
Custodial Equipment – Districtwide ($20,000)
The Capital Planning Committee supports this request 5-0-0.
This cash capital request in the amount of $20,000 is for a district wide replacement of certain custodial equipment
that has exceeded its life expectancy. Due to ongoing wear and tear, broken equipment at each of the schools needs
to be replaced on a rotating cycle. This will provide safe and well-maintained facilities with appropriate learning
environments that support a sense of security and comfort for students and staff.
Forklift – Districtwide ($20,000)
The Capital Planning Committee supports this request 5-0-0.
This cash capital request in the amount of $20,000 is to replace a 20-plus year-old forklift, which is used primarily
at the maintenance warehouse facility. The new forklift will allow improved efficiency and increased safety at the
facility through the purchase of a new reliable forklift.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - MAY 22, 2021
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
Article 11 – MOTION 4
CAPITAL PLANNING DISCUSSION:
Memorial Hall Exterior ($1,200,494)
The Capital Planning Committee supports this request 4-0-0
This free cash reserve (Undesignated Fund) capital request is for $1,200,494 to support part of the overall estimated
cost of $2,600,000 for engineering, design, and construction of repairs to the exterior masonry surface of Memorial
Hall. A recent survey of the building identified numerous surface deficiencies, some of which pose a threat to the
structural stability of the building and the safety of its users. Built in 1879 and commemorating the sacrifice of
Cantonites who were killed in battle during the Civil War, Memorial Hall is an important historic building and the seat
of Canton’s municipal government. This renovation and restoration project will address the numerous deficiencies
identified in the survey including, but not limited to, cutting and re-mortaring brick joints, dismantling and resetting
loose brick and stone, retying de-bonded brick, and bolstering a leaning clock dormer. Memorial Hall is on the
Historic Register and the building features ornate and detailed masonry, so special care and qualifications are needed
to perform a renovation project of this scale. The project is proposed to be funded with a combination of debt capital
funds and cash reserves, with the design work being funded by Community Preservation Act funds. The Capital
Planning Committee supports the use of free cash reserves provided that the Finance Committee supports the use
of free cash reserves for this project, which it voted to support on March 17, 2021.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - MAY 22, 2021
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 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
Article 11 – MOTION 5
CAPITAL PLANNING DISCUSSION:
Memorial Hall Exterior ($1,116,000)
The Capital Planning Committee supports this request 4-0-0
This debt capital request is for $1,116,000 to support part of the overall estimated cost of $2,600,000 for engineering,
design, and construction of repairs to the exterior masonry surface of Memorial Hall. A recent survey of the building
identified numerous surface deficiencies, some of which pose a threat to the structural stability of the building and
the safety of its users. Built in 1879 and commemorating the sacrifice of Cantonites who were killed in battle during
the Civil War, Memorial Hall is an important historic building and the seat of Canton’s municipal government. This
renovation and restoration project will address the numerous deficiencies identified in the survey including, but not
limited to, cutting and re-mortaring brick joints, dismantling and resetting loose brick and stone, retying de-bonded
brick, and bolstering a leaning clock dormer. Memorial Hall is on the Historic Register and the building features
ornate and detailed masonry, so special care and qualifications are needed to perform a renovation project of this
scale. The project is proposed to be funded with a combination of debt capital funds and cash reserves, with design
work being funded by Community Preservation Act funds.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - MAY 22, 2021
Article 11 – MOTION 6
CAPITAL PLANNING DISCUSSION:
Replace Air Filling Station at Station #2 ($76,000)
The Capital Planning Committee supports this request 5-0-0.
This debt capital request is for the replacement of the air filling station at Fire Station #2 on Sassamon Street, which
serves the Ponkapoag area of town. This request is in the amount of $76,000 of debt capital funds. Over time, these
air filling stations lose their ability to perform essential duties for the firefighters, who depend on reliable air supply
for various duties throughout the station. It is thus required for both safety and efficiency.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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
Article 11 – MOTION 7
CAPITAL PLANNING DISCUSSION:
Replace IMC Record Data Management System ($102,415)
The Capital Planning Committee supports this request 6-0-0
This debt capital request is for the replacement of the Canton Police Department’s record data management system.
The total capital request for this item is $200,000 of which $102,415 is debt capital with the remainder being
supported by cash capital funds. A records management system provides officers with essential information that is
needed for their daily operations. The department has been utilizing the same system for the past 15 years and it
is now outdated and it does not support industry standard technologies to facilitate information exchange with other
systems and agencies. The replacement system will provide the technology and modern integrations needed to
ensure officers have a more complete view of all available information.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - MAY 22, 2021
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
Article 11 – MOTION 8
CAPITAL PLANNING DISCUSSION:
Roof Top Unit Ventilators – CHS ($180,000)
The Capital Planning Committee supports this request 5-0-0.
This debt capital request in the amount of $180,000 is to replace the 35-ton heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning
(HVAC) Rooftop Unit #4 at the Canton High School (CHS). This unit has exceeded its life expectancy. It makes sense
to replace the unit instead of paying for frequent costly repairs while continuing to have an unreliable climate control
unit for that section of the school. This HVAC unit replacement project will help CHS be safe and comfortable for
students, staff, and visitors and improve air quality in the part of the building that Unit #4 serves.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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
Article 11 – MOTION 9
CAPITAL PLANNING DISCUSSION:
Unit Ventilators – Hansen School ($250,000)
The Capital Planning Committee supports this request 5-0-0.
This debt capital request in the amount of $250,000 is to replace 13-unit ventilators with new state of the art
equipment, including a portion of the parts needed for air-conditioning. The ventilators are important to providing
heat and air circulation to provide students, staff, and visitors with higher quality air. This amount includes funding
for engineering and procurement costs. However, it does not include compressors and control units, which will be
part of a subsequent phase of this project. The existing unit ventilators are original to the building and require on-
going maintenance and parts replacement. Replacing the aging unit ventilators will save maintenance costs while
also providing more reliability.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - MAY 22, 2021
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
Article 11 – MOTION 10
CAPITAL PLANNING DISCUSSION:
Unit Ventilators –GMS ($166,000)
The Capital Planning Committee supports this request 5-0-0.
This debt capital request in the amount of $166,000 is to replace five-unit ventilators in the GMS cafeteria, three
units in the gym, and one unit in the library. The existing unit ventilators no longer function at an effective and
efficient level and must have on-going maintenance and parts replacement. The ventilators are important to
providing heat and air circulation to provide students, staff, and visitors with higher quality air. Replacing the aging
unit ventilators will save maintenance costs while also providing more reliability.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - MAY 22, 2021
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
Article 11 – MOTION 11
CAPITAL PLANNING DISCUSSION:
Water Storage Tank Maintenance Program ($3,200,000)
The Capital Planning Committee supports this request 6-0-0.
This Water Enterprise Fund debt capital request in the amount of $3,200,000 is for a multiple year asset management
program for the Town’s five water storage tanks. The program includes annual inspections, routine maintenance,
cleaning interior and exterior surfaces every 5 years, and painting exteriors every 10 years or when necessary. The
2018/2019 water five-year CIP and tank inspection identified deficiencies in all five water tanks. The exterior of the
tank located at Indian Lane and Randolph Street is in poor condition. This maintenance and service program will
bring these water storage tanks to the highest level of service for safety, security, and sanitary compliance in
accordance with EPA, MADEP, AWWA rules and guidelines regarding water services. The Massachusetts General Laws
(M.G.L.) allows for a twenty-year program with a single tank professional. The agreement is annual and the Town
may terminate it at any time.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - MAY 22, 2021
Article 11 – MOTION 12
CAPITAL PLANNING DISCUSSION:
Replace Water Mains – Phase 2 ($4,350,000)
The Capital Planning Committee supports this request 6-0-0.
This Water Enterprise Fund debt capital request in the amount of $4,350,000 is for the construction phase of replacing
water mains on Edward Street, Barbara Road, Highland Street, Pond View Road, Pond Street, Hillsview Street, and
Autumn Circle. The old pipe will be replaced with 8,600 feet of new 8-inch Ductile Iron Water Main and appurtenances.
The design work for this phase of water main replacement was approved at ATM 2019. These system improvements
are needed to maintain satisfactory water quality, fire protection flow, and break and leak prevention. The work will
include new mains, hydrants, house services, and full width road surface restoration with a 2.5inch base course and
a 1.5-inch top pavement.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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
Article 11 – MOTION 13
CAPITAL PLANNING DISCUSSION:
Water Distribution System Main Design – Phase 3 ($270,000)
The Capital Planning Committee supports this request 6-0-0.
This Water Enterprise Fund debt capital request in the amount of $270,000 is for the design phase of replacing water
mains on Randolph Street and South Street. The old pipe will be replaced with 6,250 feet of new Ductile Iron Water
Main and appurtenances. These system improvements are needed to maintain satisfactory water quality, fire
protection flow, and break and leak prevention. The work will include new mains, hydrants, house services, and full
width road surface restoration. This is planed design work, which is part of the Water System CIP plan to correct
existing deficiencies and meet future demands.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - MAY 22, 2021
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
Article 11 – MOTION 14
CAPITAL PLANNING DISCUSSION:
Replace #27 CAT Loader ($250,000)
The Capital Planning Committee supports this request 6-0-0.
This Water Enterprise Fund debt capital request in the amount of $250,000 is for the replacement of the Water
Division’s 2009 CAT loader with a new or current model year CAT 938H Front End Loader and hydraulic snow blower
attachment. The current loader has 7,000 hours of work use and has exceeded its useful life. The loader is used on
job site dig ups, material handling in the yard, and snow plowing and removal. Massachusetts Municipal Association
Public Works Operational Review suggest replacing this type of equipment at 12 years or after 3,000 hours of
operation.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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).
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
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - MAY 22, 2021
Article 11 – MOTION 15
CAPITAL PLANNING DISCUSSION:
Replace Truck #9 Ford F350 (Water Share) ($32,000)
The Capital Planning Committee supports this request 6-0-0.
This Water Enterprise Fund cash request in the amount of $32,000 is for the replacement of Truck #9, a 2006 Ford
F-350 pickup truck with 188,000 miles of use, with a new or current model year Ford F-350 pickup truck. The new
truck’s estimated cost is $64,000 with the cost being spilt between the water enterprise and sewer enterprise cash
funding sources. This truck is used every day by the Water/Sewer Supervisor, so the cost should be divided between
Water Enterprise and Sewer Enterprise cash funds. The recommended replacement schedule for this type of vehicle
is 8 years or 100,000 miles of use. Truck #9 will be fitted with a tool box system and a snow plow hook-up to improve
its utility.
Asset Management Software (Water Share) ($40,000)
The Capital Planning Committee supports this request 6-0-0.
This Water Enterprise Fund cash request in the amount of $40,000 is to incorporate Public Works facilities into
Cityworks, their asset management program. The effort will develop facilities asset inventories for sewer and two
water treatment plants. The work includes developing a list of work orders, documenting regulatory reporting
requirements, developing workflow schedules and tools to track data. This program will allow better efficiency and
better practices in water treatment, sewer operations, and facility maintenance. The total request is for $80,000,
with the cost being spilt between Water Enterprise and Sewer Enterprise cash funding sources.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - MAY 22, 2021
Article 11 – MOTION 16
CAPITAL PLANNING DISCUSSION:
Replace Truck #9 Ford F-350 (Sewer Share) ($32,000)
The Capital Planning Committee supports this request 6-0-0.
This Sewer Enterprise Fund cash request in the amount of $32,000 is for the replacement of Truck #9, a 2006 Ford
F-350 pickup truck with 188,000 miles of use, with a new or current model year Ford F-350 pickup truck. The new
truck’s estimated cost is $64,000 with the cost being equally spilt between Water Enterprise and Sewer Enterprise
cash funding sources. This truck is used every day by the Water/Sewer Supervisor, so the cost should be divided
between Water Enterprise and Sewer Enterprise cash funds. The recommended replacement schedule for this type
of vehicle is 8 years or 100,000 miles of use. Truck #9 will be fitted with a tool box system and a snow plow hook-
up to improve its utility.
Replace Truck #45 Ford F-550 ($90,000)
The Capital Planning Committee supports this request 6-0-0.
This Sewer Enterprise Fund cash request in the amount of $90,000 is for the replacement of Truck #45, a 2006 Ford
F-550 Utility pickup truck with a new or current model year Ford F-550 DRW XL 2WD regular Cab Utility pickup truck.
The current truck has 129,000 miles of use, and is used every day by the Sewer Maintenance Crew. The
recommended replacement schedule for this type of vehicle is 8 years or after 100,000 miles of use. The truck will
be fitted with utility tool boxes, lift gate, compressor, and snow plow assembly for increased usability.
Asset Management Software (Sewer Share) ($40,000)
The Capital Planning Committee supports this request 6-0-0.
This Sewer Enterprise Fund cash request in the amount of $40,000 is to incorporate Public Works facilities into
Cityworks, their asset management program. The effort will develop facilities asset inventories for sewer and two
water treatment plants. The work includes developing a list of work orders, documenting regulatory reporting
requirements, developing workflow schedules, and tools to track data. This program will allow better efficiency and
better practices in water treatment, sewer operations, and facility maintenance. The total request is for $80,000,
with the cost being spilt between Water Enterprise and Sewer Enterprise cash funding sources.
Replace Truck #32 JCB Backhoe ($220,000)
The Capital Planning Committee supports this request 6-0-0.
This Sewer Enterprise Fund cash request in the amount of $220,000 is for the replacement of Truck #32, a 2003 JCB
backhoe, with a new or current model year JCB Hydradig 110W Excavator. The backhoe is used for trench excavation
and general job site work. The current backhoe is 16 years old and it is not usable. The American Public Works
Association’s recommended replacement cycle for this type of equipment is 10 years. This backhoe has reached its
end of service life. The new JCB Hydradig is a larger, heavier, and more versatile machine. The new machine comes
with trench bucket, grading bucket, steel wrist attachment, pallet forks, and a dozer blade. The existing JCB will be
traded towards the purchase of the new machine.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - MAY 22, 2021
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
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee supports this article which readopts and accepts the Massachusetts law the
allows for the establishment of the Other Post-employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund (OPEB) and specifies how it
is administered. The Municipal Modernization Act updated this statute in FY2016, correcting defects in the original
statute. Cities and towns have been encouraged to accept the updated statute to perfect the trust provisions and
protect the funds from legal challenges in the future.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee recommends that this motion be indefinitely postponed due to COVID
Crowd restriction.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - MAY 22, 2021
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
DISCUSSION: According to Massachusetts law, Town Meeting must vote to appropriate all sums over
$150,000 recovered under the terms of any insurance policy. The Finance Committee voted unanimously to transfer
$564,506.87 from the Insurance Reimbursement Fund to the Rink Enterprise Capital Account Fund. This is the final
insurance payment on the loss of the rink.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee voted unanimously to rescind unused borrowing authorizations in the
amount of $7,980,000. All the projects listed were completed under budget and the funds are no longer needed.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - MAY 22, 2021
ARTICLE 16
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
DISCUSSION: This is a supplemental infusion of funding which would come from FY ’21 previously unappropriated
general fund receipts, to help support the special education needs of the school district. These funds are intended
to offset the volatile unascertained or unknown special education expenses that can occur during the school year
that have not been otherwise budgeted for, but are state mandated. Of the $660,000 requested, $125,000 is
intended to support middle school strategic initiatives that are geared towards providing special education services
to students in the school, rather than through more expensive outplacements.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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
DISCUSSION: This article would appropriate $500,000 from two sources, $360,000 in a transfer from free cash
and $140,000 from previously unappropriated general fund receipts, to reimburse the school department for its use
of school revolving accounts which were utilized during 2020-2021 pandemic for unexpected but necessary COVID
related expenses. It is not allowed to appropriate directly into a revolving account, which is why this article is
characterized as an increase to the School Department Budget. However the net effect is to replace funds used to
manage COVID related impacts, as was the intent when the plan to use these funds was originally discussed and
authorized.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - MAY 22, 2021
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
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee recommends that this motion be indefinitely postponed due to lack of
available funds.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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
Article 19 - MOTION 1
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee voted 8-0-0 to recommend this annual motion to appropriate funds from
the Community Preservation Act (CPA) revenues to support the administrative and operating expenses of the Canton
Community Preservation Committee. Under the Community Preservation Act, the Town may appropriate up to five
percent of the total funds collected through the local CPA surcharge, as well as state matching funds, to be used for
the Committee’s administrative and operating expenses. The sum of $36,250 is based on the total estimated receipts
for Fiscal Year 2022. Any amounts not used during the fiscal year for legally permitted administrative expenses or
operating expenses will roll over to the general CPA fund at the end of Fiscal Year 2022.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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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
Article 19 - MOTION 2
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee voted 8-0-0 to support this debt payment motion to allow the servicing of
the 10-year, $1,849,000 bond for the purchase of the Paul Revere Heritage Site that was approved by the Annual
Town Meeting in 2015 and the associated land improvements that were approved by the Annual Town Meeting in
2018. This motion authorizes the Town to make the third payment on the bond in Fiscal Year 2022, which would be
the sum of $251,490.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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
Article 19 - MOTION 3
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee voted 8-0-0 to support the CCPC’s recommendation to appropriate $5,000
to hire a qualified consultant to develop a plan for rehabilitating and preserving a historic Henry Hooper Bell. Henry
Hooper was an apprentice of Paul Revere, and the Hooper Bell was recently gifted to the Canton Historical Society
by the U.S. Naval History and Heritage Commission. The artifact represents both the art of bell casting and the
individuals who worked at the forge on the Paul Revere Heritage Site. The proposed plan will evaluate and quantify
the best methods to restore and display the bell in a manner that will allow for its meaningful incorporation at the
Revere Heritage Site. This project will help preserve this historic bell while further enhancing public interest in the
Paul Revere Heritage Site through its display.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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
Article 19 - MOTION 4
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee voted 8-0-0 to support the CCPC’s recommendation to appropriate $46,000
to restore and preserve the nearly 200-year old fire pumper. Manufactured by the Wm. Hunneman Co. of Boston,
the hand tub was purchased by the volunteer fire company in Ponkapoag in 1829. Hunneman apprenticed under
Paul Revere and it is extremely likely that the copper used in constructing the firefighting apparatus came from
Revere’s Copper Rolling Mill in Canton. CPA funds will be used to preserve this rare artifact, which will be on long-
term loan to the Town of Canton for public display at the Revere Museum of Discovery and Innovation. This request
would better allow the Canton community to reconnect with this historic piece of its history while also helping make
the Revere Museum of Discovery and Innovation a destination for all through the public display of this historic
firefighting apparatus.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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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
Article 19 - MOTION 5
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee voted 8-0-0 to support the CCPC’s recommendation to appropriate
$283,506 to undertake architectural design work associated with the full exterior restoration of Memorial Hall.
Constructed in 1878 as a memorial to Canton’s Civil War dead, Memorial Hall is on the National Register of Historic
Places. An FY 21 CPA grant supported a study of the historic building to identify problems and develop cost estimates
for rehabilitating and preserving the building envelope in a manner consistent with the Department of Interior
Standards. The study documented a series of issues including eroded bricks and stone elements, cracked and loose
bricks, missing or cracked mortar joints, water intrusion, cracked stone lintels, structural defects in the clock dormer,
and other items of concern. Based on the results of the study, the Town is seeking $283,506 in CPA funding to
undertake architectural design work as part of the $2.5 million Memorial Hall exterior preservation project. The study
conducted in FY 21 ensured that there is a clear understanding of the exterior needs of Memorial Hall. This has
paved the way for the design phase of this project to commence with confidence. This design work will allow the
exterior restoration of this cherished town building and permit Memorial Hall to continue to serve the town safely
while also preserving its many historic features for future generations.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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
Article 19 - MOTION 6
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee voted 8-0-0 to support the CCPC’s recommendation to appropriate $50,000
to the proposed Municipal Affordable Housing Trust for the purpose of hiring an expert in this field to update Canton’s
2015 Housing Action Plan. An updated plan will be critical to informing the goals and priorities of a newly-established
Housing Trust. This “seed money” will allow that effort to move forward in Fiscal Year 2022. A Municipal Affordable
Housing Trust and this initial support for that potential program would help advance the broader CPA goal of
addressing housing needs in Canton. Creation of a Municipal Affordable Housing Trust will need to be approved by
Annual Town Meeting under Article 32 for this proposed CPA appropriation to become necessary, thus funding of this
request is contingent upon the success of that effort.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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
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Article 19 - MOTION 7
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee voted 8-0-0 to support the CCPC’s recommendation to appropriate $100,000
to replace external, emergency egress staircases at Hagan Court. The steel staircases provide a secondary means
of access and egress across all nine residential buildings and have been in place for nearly six-decades. Despite
ongoing maintenance and repair, rusting and separation of the stringers, risers and treads has created a safety
hazard. Replacement of these emergency staircases will prevent second-story apartments at the 74-unit complex
from being taken off-line. The project is supported by the Canton Fire Department. An additional $50,000 will be
obtained from the Housing Authority’s capital budget requested from the Massachusetts Department of Housing and
Community Development (DHCD) Capitan Plan, which is already secured as a funding source for this project.
Together, these funds will help preserve safety for the occupants of Hagan Court while also ensuring that the
maximum number of units at the site can be offered to qualifying seniors and veterans.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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
Article 19 - MOTION 8
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee voted 8-0-0 to support the CCPC’s recommendation to transfer $25,000 to
the existing Conservation Fund. The Conservation Commission controls approximately 400 acres of Town-owned
land, which is managed for conservation purposes (habitat value, flood control, etc.). The Conservation Fund can be
used at the Commission’s discretion for the purchase of land or for expenses directly related thereto (appraisals,
surveys, etc.) The fund has a current balance of $159,000. The Commission would like to augment this fund in order
to be in a position to add parcels of high conservation value to their existing inventory of open space. Any funds
transferred from CPA to the Conservation Fund may only be spent on CPA-eligible uses. The increase in available
funds for the acquisition of local conservation land will allow the Conservation Commission to have more flexibility to
take advantage of opportunities to obtain conservation land as those potential acquisition opportunities arise. Without
such funds, the Commission would more likely need to seek additional funds at an Annual Town Meeting or a Special
Town Meeting, which might cause a delay in funding and cause a missed opportunity for the Town to obtain an area
of high value to local conservation.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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
Article 19 – MOTION 9
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee voted 8-0-0 to support the CCPC’s recommendation to appropriate
$34,000 for the reconstruction/rehabilitation of Gibson Field. Gibson Field is located at Canton High School and it
gets extensive use by the High School baseball teams and other local organizations. Heavy use has led to drainage
problems and lips developing around the infield grass, which create safety issues during play. The project will allow
for capital improvements that exceed the budget capacity of the Town’s maintenance program. Planned work to the
field includes laser grading of the infield, rebuilding the pitcher’s mound and home plate area, and re-centering the
base paths. This project will ensure that Gibson Field is a safe recreational asset for all who enjoy it and will permit
the continued heavy use that it currently receives.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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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
Article 19 – MOTION 10
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee voted 8-0-0 to support the CCPC’s recommendation to appropriate $50,000
for the scoping phase of this trail project. The Warner Trail is a regional trail that extends from Diamond Hill State
Park in Cumberland, RI through Sharon, MA. The proposed study will delineate wetlands, identify permitting
requirements, and develop design scenarios with associated cost estimates to re-establish the Canton portion of the
historic Warner Trail. The Walk, Bike and Hike Committee is the applicant and it intends to pursue grants from the
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Partnership Matching Funds Program and Mass
Trails Program to supplement the requested CPA Funding of $50,000 to reach the total estimated project cost of
$100,000. This study will help the Town pursue an extension of the Warner Trail back into Canton and thus potentially
provide an additional outdoor recreational option for residents with other possible positive externalities for the town
as a whole.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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
Article 19 – MOTION 11
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee voted 8-0-0 to support the CCPC’s recommendation to appropriate $270,322
for the rehabilitation of the large upper playground at the Luce School. This playground was prioritized for
replacement in the 2019 Outdoor Recreational Facilities Master Plan, and it receives extensive community use outside
of school hours. A number of existing equipment pieces at this playground have broken and are in some cases
unsafe while other elements have been removed for safety reasons. The cracked and missing pieces cannot be
repaired because replacement parts are no longer available. The School Committee has committed to using poured-
in-place surfacing at this location, which will allow for improved accessibility. The School Department has committed
to covering any project-related expenses that exceed the $270,322 requested from CPA. The current estimate is that
this project will cost $283,838 in total. This project will create a modern and safe upper playground for the students
at the Luce School and for all who use it.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - MAY 22, 2021
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
DISCUSSION: Cities and towns in MA receive funds from the Commonwealth through a state assessment on
transportation network companies (TNC), such as Uber and Lyft. Most of the proceeds collected will be split between
MA cities and towns and the state’s transportation fund. These funds must be used to address the impact of
transportation network services on municipal roads and bridges and other transportation infrastructure. The Finance
Committee recommends the appropriation of $11,924.00 from the TNC Per Ride Assessment Fund for the painting
of sharrows on Washington Street and for signage relative to the Warner trail. A sharrow is a road marking in the
form of two inverted V-shapes above a bicycle, indicating which part of a road should be used by cyclists when the
roadway is shared with motor vehicles.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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.
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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 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
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee recommends this motion allowing the Select Board to petition the General
Court to amend legislation allowing the Police Chief of Canton the option of using retired police officers from other
Cities and Towns (in addition to the Town of Canton) to perform police details and duties as he deems necessary. It
has become increasingly difficult for the Police Chief to staff these details. This change would expand the pool of
resources available to the Police Chief to carry out this requirement.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - MAY 22, 2021
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
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee recommends this motion allowing the Select Board to acquire a 20 foot
wide drainage easement at 145 Sherman St. The Town has been draining onto this property for some time without
a formal easement.
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - MAY 22, 2021
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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
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee recommends this motion allowing the Select Board to acquire easement
and a right of way at 110 Pleasant St. The Finance Committee approved an appropriation of $15,000.00 from Free
Cash for such purposes to be spent by the Select Board.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - MAY 22, 2021
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - MAY 22, 2021
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
DISCUSSION: Because the Conservation Commission has identified funds to address this problem, additional
funding from the town is not needed. Therefore, the Finance Committee recommends that the article be postponed
indefinitely.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - MAY 22, 2021
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.
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
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - MAY 22, 2021
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
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
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee recommends this motion. This motion is the same motion as last year.
Amending the General By-Laws through the addition of a Sidewalk Betterment By-Law offers residents a process to
pursue the reconstruction of a sidewalk in the land owners target area. Depending on the classification of the road,
the benefitted owners would pay 100%, 50%, or some combination thereof, as determined by the Board in the
Board’s sole discretion. Any payment from the Town will need authorization at Town Meeting and will be funded
from cash reserves and not borrowing. If cash reserves do not exceed 15% of the operating budget, sidewalk
projects will not be recommended by the Select Board to Town Meeting for funding.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - MAY 22, 2021
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
MAJORITY DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee voted 7-1-0 to support an appropriation to the American Legion
Post 24 annual operating for 2022 and on a go-forward basis with a $25,000 supplement to the veterans' department
budget. American Legion has been part of a community for over 90 years , and the COVID-19 pandemic has caused
financial uncertainty in revenue loss associated with maintaining the leased premises.
MINORITY DISCUSSION: The town is already providing a $0 lease to American Legion Post 24. Now the town will
be covering operating expenses such as the telephone, electricity, propane, alarm, and water/sewer for the American
Legion. The American Legion could potentially apply for a Paycheck Protection Program forgivable loan and/or an
Economic Injury Disaster Loan from the Federal Government to help cover these expenses. This could reduce the
burden on the town and the Veterans Department could use these funds for other expenses.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee voted unanimously to approve the transfer of $6,000 worth of veteran hats
from the Department of veteran services to the American Legion to use as a vehicle for fundraising.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - MAY 22, 2021
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
MAJORITY DISCUSSION: This article will authorize the Town, through the Select Board, and the
pharmaceutical company Emergent BioSolutions to enter into a five-year Special Tax Assessment Agreement (STA
Agreement) for the building at 80 Shawmut Road starting on July 1, 2022 (FY 23). This agreement would only apply
to the building value for the site and not the land value, which will continue to be assessed at full value. In addition,
the building’s valuation will continue to increase during the STA Agreement by an agreed-to rate. The terms of the
agreement would allow the following abatement to exist on the building valuation:
Fiscal Year 1: 50% abatement of the full real property tax for the building.
Fiscal Year 2: 25% abatement of the full real property tax for the building.
Fiscal Year 3: 25% abatement of the full real property tax for the building.
Fiscal Year 4: 5% abatement of the full real property tax for the building.
Fiscal Year 5: 5% abatement of the full real property tax for the building.
This abatement will encourage the redevelopment of this currently vacant property and add value to the site through
a $60 million, or greater, investment in the building, which will convert the building into a pharmaceutical production
facility. In the long-run this value added to the site should lead to greater revenue from the property. These STA
Agreements are carefully vetted by the appropriate town officials and town departments to assess the positive
externalities of such tax abatements for the town while provisions are also made for the many terms and conditions.
STA Agreements must also be approved by the Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council (EACC) at
the state level to come into effect. The Economic Development Committee has also endorsed this proposed STA
Agreement.
If this article is approved, Emergent BioSolutions would also need to abide by a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) between itself and the Town. The MOU would require Emergent BioSolutions to provide two annual college
scholarships to Canton residents, make a one-time donation to our Senior Center, help support the Canton
Association of Business and Industry (CABI) through membership in that organization, and to share their annual
report with the Town (and EACC) for transparency purposes. These terms of the MOU will be in effect for the duration
of the STA Agreement. There are also measures to both ensure compliance with these terms and to resolve any
issues that may occur.
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - MAY 22, 2021
The Finance Committee recommended this article by a vote of 7-1-0. The majority opinion was based on the belief
that this agreement would be advantageous to the long-term economic development of the town through providing
a short-term incentive for this site redevelopment. The dissenting opinion was based on the concern that this
proposed tax agreement would aid a large firm that does not require such assistance to make the planned investment
to the property that it owns; the Town has financial needs that it could help satisfy using this potentially uncollected
revenue.
STA Agreements have been a tool that the town has used in the past to encourage private fixed investments in
targeted town properties. These agreements have the potential to increase future tax revenue by incentivizing
property improvements, through short-term tax abatements, that lead to increased taxable property value in the
future.
MINORITY DISCUSSION: The Special Tax Agreement (STA) was opposed by a member of the Finance
Committee because a Wall Street publicly traded company does not need a tax break of $323,845 from the Town of
Canton on a building, they just purchased a year ago. In return the Town gets two $1,000 scholarships over 3 years
and a onetime donation to the Senior Center of $5,000. These two concessions from Emergent BioSolutions (Owner)
have a stipulation in the agreement that they can be withdrawn if they do not fit their corporate policy.
A building that should have an assessed value far above $13,678,100 will only have increased 3% annually by the
end of this five-year agreement, so therefore the tax break will be substantially greater than the $323,845
abatement. The Owner should not be entitled to the STA and the cap on the assessed value. In addition, if the
Owner changes their designation to a manufacturer, they will be exempt from business personal property tax. The
Owner will save millions of dollars in Canton’s tax dollars over the next five years with the 3% cap on the assessed
value.
Canton residents need to oppose this article so that we can use these funds to invest in Canton’s distressed business,
our community, and our schools rather than investing in the Owner.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - MAY 22, 2021
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
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee voted 8-0-0 in association with the proposed Topgolf development to
accept the donation of land located on the western portion of the subject property at 777 Dedham Street Canton.
The land consists of 2 lots totaling 2.86 acres of undevelopable wetlands located along and adjacent to both the
Neponset River and the MBTA rail line in addition a small area at the main driveway along Dedham Street to
accommodate proposed traffic signal installation.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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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
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
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee voted unanimously to approve the Municipal Energy Aggregation Program.
This is a form of group purchasing where the Town of Canton will arrange electricity supply on behalf of its citizens.
Current Eversource customers will automatically be enrolled, and residents can opt out at any time without penalty.
Residents that have a contract with a competitive supplier or broker are not automatically enrolled. The goal of the
program is beat the price of Eversource over the length of the contract and offer greener choices, by purchasing
energy with higher renewable content.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee voted unanimously to support the transfer to $600,000 from free cash to
complete the field house project at the John F. Kennedy Elementary School. The Building and Renovation Committee
will be overseeing this project which will benefit all youth sports which utilize the fields.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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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;
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;
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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 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.
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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
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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
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
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee voted unanimously to establish a Municipal Affordable Housing Trust. The
housing trust will advance the affordable housing goals in the Canton Master Plan. The town is challenged with the
increase of development of new homes that are not designated as affordable, as well as expiring deed restrictions on
existing affordable housing units. Establishing the housing trust will ensure that Canton will maintain the affordable
housing stock goal of 10%.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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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
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee recommends this motion be indefinitely postponed. Bazin Lane is not
ready to be accepted by the Town.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee recommends this motion be indefinitely postponed. Magnolia Way is not
ready to be accepted by the Town.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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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
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 RECOMMEDATION:
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
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: On February 17th, 2020, 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 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.
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