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Canton Finance Committee Meeting
                                        Monday, March 23rd, 2026, 7pm
                                                Virtual Meeting


In Attendance: Emilio Mauro, Nicholas Corkery, John Leonetti, Helen Mancuso, Evan Patton, Reuki Schutt,
and Ronald Wilson
William Scollins – Finance Director
Absent: Kristin Mirliani and Cindy Thomas
CCTV Recording
Recording Secretary: Allison Neff

Chairperson Mauro called the meeting to order at 7:02pm.

FY27 MUNICIPAL OPERATING BUDGET RECOMMENDATION
Town Administrator Charles Doody and Finance Director Randy Scollins
Finance Director Scollins explained the FY27 municipal operating budget funding calculation. The combined
FY26 budget and FY27 contractual obligations make up the Base Budget, totaling $30,663,263, and the total of
the FY27 budget requests is $31,365,830, meaning $704,567 is the total of the incremental requests. In order
to meet the FY27 budget target voted by the Finance Committee, the incremental requests must be reduced
by $410,357, leaving $294,210 in available recommended incremental requests. The recommended level of
incremental requests added to the FY27 base budget totals $30,957,473. This reflects a 5.47% increase over
the FY26 budget, with 4.47% being contractual, and only 1% added for incremental expenses.

The primary additions to department budgets are the ½ time environmental specialist position recommended
to be added for the Conservation Department (20 hours at $39,600) and the 5-hour increase (35 to 40 hours)
for the Select Board Administrative Secretary and the Executive Office Secretary (totaling $19,500).

Town Administrator Doody explained to the Finance Committee that the Executive Office reviews the budget
carefully and meets with all the department heads. All the requests made for FY27 incremental funding were
justified, but the limited funding available means that not all requests can be approved. The 2 primary
additions listed above were found to be especially meritorious. Ms. Jamieson (of Conservation) has been
needing and requesting help for over 3 years. Conservation has a significant number of open projects that the
department needs to catch up on; there are a large number of outstanding administrative tasks; and this first
step for succession planning is very much needed. Mr. Patton asked for clarification on the title for this new
position, noting that it is listed in one place as “assistant department head” and in another as “environmental
specialist”. Mr. Doody explained that there are no long-term implications, but a part-time position cannot
qualify as an assistant department head, though it is possible this position will morph into a full-time assistant
department head position in the future. Mr. Mauro asked if the hiring requirements for an environmental
specialist are stringent enough for that hire to transition to the leadership position, and Mr. Doody confirmed
this, noting that he spoke with Ms. Jamieson regarding the educational qualifications needed for this position
and the ability to obtain additional training and certifications needed to make that transition. Mr. Leonetti
noted that this is consistent with what Ms. Jamieson shared in her presentation to the Finance Committee,
adding that her stated plan was to try and find someone who has the appropriate qualifications but may be
lacking in experience, therefore making them willing to take the part-time position. Mr. Doody confirmed this,
adding that Ms. Jamieson originally requested a 19 hour per week position (which would be non-benefited)
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and the Executive Officer recommended raising it to a 20-hour position in order to be eligible for benefits and
attract more qualified candidates. Mr. Patton noted that Ms. Jamieson had originally requested the added
position be full-time but reduced it in light of the budget constraints for FY27. Mr. Doody and Chairperson
Mauro confirmed this, with Mr. Mauro noting the position is clearly needed, despite the budgetary limits.
Mr. Doody explained the other especially meritorious request: the 5 hour per week increases for the 2
Executive Office staff members. He shared that the Executive Office is public-facing and the amount of contact
and traffic is steadily increasing. Additionally, as office of the Town’s Select Board, it is important that
someone be available at all times in that office, and the current hours have coverage gaps. Further, Executive
Assistant Kemalian has been promoted to Assistant Town Administrator, and some of her former tasks must
be delegated to the other Executive Office staff members, including liquor licensing, insurance, vehicle
registration, and other tasks. Lastly, Mr. Doody notified the Finance Committee that he is retiring on April 10,
which will cause the Executive Office to be short-staffed, with Ms. Kemalian acting as interim Town
Administrator while the Town goes through the lengthy process of hiring a new Town Administrator, leading
to more support being very much needed in that office. Mr. Mauro stated that he agrees with and supports
the points made by Mr. Doody, noting that this topic of expanded hours had been discussed previously with
him as the Finance Committee liaison to the Executive Office.

Mr. Scollins listed the large remaining recommended incremental requests for other Town departments,
totaling $235,168.
Central Maintenance: increase of $99,940 mostly due to utility costs.
MIS: increase of $82,361 due to required hardware and software changes. Mr. Scollins explained that, at the
most recent Select Board meeting, the department head made a request for mitigation funds, as the cost of
memory and computer chips is rising rapidly, leading to a shortfall in the low six-figures, and the Select Board
agreed to backstop that.
Fire Department: increase of $76,207 mostly due to military leave, lease for equipment garaging, and EMS
stipends.
Elder and Human Services: increase of $47,309 for bus drivers.
Library: increase of $44,000 for materials needed to maintain certifications with the State Library Board.
Executive Office: increase of $13,500 for a financial audit contract price increase.

Mr. Scollins summarized the other department incremental requests as relatively modest. He went on to list
the reductions offsetting these requests:
Conservation Commission: decrease of $650 for a longevity stipend that is no longer needed.
Treasurer/Collector: decrease of $7,901 for staffing changes.
Substance Abuse Committee: decrease of $8,500 as the majority of their $10,000 budget is being covered by
opioid settlement funds, from which the Town has received almost $400,000 and continues to grant requests
as they come in.
Department of Public Works: decrease of $152,789 from salaries being moved to the Stormwater budget, as
detailed by Mr. Trotta in his presentation to the Finance Committee.

Mr. Mauro asked for confirmation that the $99,940 listed for Central Maintenance is in addition to what was
shifted to them from other departments. Mr. Scollins confirmed this, noting the $118,900 transfer of custodial
salaries from the Library as neutral due to being offset by an equal amount reduced from the Library budget.

Mr. Scollins scrolled through the breakdown for each department, pointing out items of particular note under
Central Maintenance and the Revere & Son Heritage Trust.

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Central Maintenance: The Town has agreed to pay for 50% of the utility costs for the Rolling Mill at the Paul
Revere Heritage Site, which is estimated to currently be approximately $5,000/month, totaling $60,000. This
amount has been cut down to $30,000 in anticipation of significant savings resulting from the vestibule
enclosure project, which is a capital request that has been recommended by the Capital Planning Committee
for funding in FY27.

Revere & Son Heritage Trust: Funding for a ½ time accounting and programming position was originally
requested, but other funding had been appropriated for this position and the request was lowered. The Town
has agreed to cover the increased insurance costs for the Paul Revere Heritage Site, given that it is Town-
owned.

Mr. Mauro asked what “contract provisions budget reduction” means, and Mr. Scollins explained that funds
are set aside each year in Department 910 for covering unknown estimated contract expenses. The amount
needed for contract settlements through FY27 is $55,700 less than in FY26.

Mr. Leonetti spoke as the Finance Committee Police Department liaison, asking if the increase quoted for new
contracts resulting from the 3-year collective bargaining agreement includes all contractual obligations. Mr.
Scollins responded that it does not. Mr. Leonetti asked if the contractual obligations are consistent with past
contract obligations or if they are higher, and Mr. Scollins explained that the cost increases have been
consistent in terms of cost of living adjustment and other minor shifts, but he noted that there are some new
elements in the recently settled 3-year contract, including a stipend for wearing body cameras, a stipend for
POST certification, and increases to the training budget (which was dramatically underfunded). The Police
request jumps out because the contract was not settled when the FY26 budget was finally closed, therefore
salaries were not included in the base budget. The $900,000+ increase reflects 2 years of increases combined.
Mr. Doody agreed with Mr. Scollin’s assessment, and added that sometimes there are other mitigating factors,
like the recommendations resulting from the police audit report, which added expenses for the Police
Department budget. Mr. Leonetti noted that this confirmed his belief that the Police Audit was a material
factor, which was likely brought up in negotiations. He pointed out that this may be an impact of the
Read/O’Keefe issues, driving the expenditure of monies that are badly needed by other departments. He
asked for confirmation that a straight line can be drawn from the police audit to the almost one million dollars
in added contractual obligations. Mr. Doody agreed that the audit report did impact negotiations, but stated
there were also other factors, including a decline in revenues, less unrestricted aid from the Governor’s office,
and other potential reductions. Mr. Scollins stated that he would not say the results of these negotiations with
the Police Department are detrimental to other departments. He noted that the new contract is fair and every
dollar requested was found to be reasonable and justified, with the large increase mainly being a result of the
department being significantly underfunded in past years. He went on to say that contracts for the schools are
having similar issues. He reiterated that he would not categorize the police contract-led funding increase as
being unfair to other Town departments. Mr. Leonetti stated his hope that the arrival of the new police chief
will herald a healing process for the Town, and he asked for confirmation that a request of this magnitude of
increase would be unlikely to happen again before the next 3-year contract negotiations, which Mr. Doody
confirmed. Mr. Mauro stated that it is important to emphasize important externalities, like the fact that
funding the Police Department is a public safety issue, and cuts are less negotiable when it comes to
emergency services or public safety. Additionally, he noted that many contractual agreements presented by
the Town must be competitive to attract and keep employees.

Mr. Scollins reminded the Finance Committee members that the budget summary and budget change tracking
documents have been provided, along with multiple budget breakdowns so the members can look at the
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information in various ways. Chairperson Mauro thanked Mr. Scollins for providing the variety of budget
breakdowns, noting that they are very helpful.

Chairperson Mauro asked what the schedule is for Finance Committee voting, with Mr. Scollins replying that it
is slated for Monday, March 30, but can be delayed until the first week of April if the Committee needs more
time. Mr. Mauro asked if voting on the 30th was acceptable, despite all motions being due on the 27th for
review by Town Counsel, and Mr. Scollins answered that the motions surrounding the operating budget
(Article 48) are fairly standard. Unless the Committee wishes differently, the 4 planned motions under that
article are for transferring funds to the General Fund to partially fund the Town’s annual operating budget, a
separate motion required this year for appropriating funds from the GMS Capital Stabilization Fund (as it
requires a 2/3 vote instead of a simple majority), compensation rates for elected officials, and appropriating
funds for all the operating budgets. The Finance Committee agreed to vote this article on March 30th.

ARTICLE 5 – COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS UNDER THE SELECT BOARD
ARTICLE 22 – SPECIAL ACT REQUEST AUTHORIZING MUNICIPAL CHARGE LIENS
ARTICLE 42 – ACCEPT MGL CH. 53 F1/2
Town Administrator Charles Doody and Finance Director Randy Scollins

Article 5: Collective Bargaining
This article funds $50,000 from free cash, which was earmarked on the free cash uses sheet, to cover the
shortfall for the collective bargaining agreement expenses. A document was sent to all Finance Committee
members listing all the line items included in this agreement, along with all funding items that were brought to
bear to fund the contract. The expenses are fully funded in the 1st and 3rd years of the agreement, but in the
2nd year (the current year) there is a shortfall of $49,696. Based on a question from Mr. Mauro, Mr. Scollins
confirmed that the expenses are part of the department budget for future years.

Ms. Schutt moved to recommend Article 5 (That the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) be transferred
from Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance) to increase the appropriation voted in Article 36 of the May 2025
Annual Town Meeting to the Police Department (210) budget in Fiscal Year 2026, for the purpose of funding
cost items contained in the collective bargaining agreement executed by the Select Board.) to Town Meeting as
written. Mr. Patton seconded the motion.
Discussion: There was no further discussion.
The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-0.
Mr. Leonetti volunteered to write the motion discussion for this article.

ARTICLE 22: Special Act Request Authorizing Municipal Charge Liens
Mr. Doody explained that the Town faces a challenge when a department charges a fine, where the Town
must go through the lengthy and expensive court system process to force the fine to be paid. Town Counsel
suggests adopting Article 22, which allows a lien to be placed on a property when there is an unpaid
violation/fine. This way, when the property ownership eventually changes, the Town will be reimbursed. This
includes zoning violations and other unpaid fines of that nature. Mr. Scollins explained that this is being
proposed as special legislation because the other option is to vote at Annual Town Meeting on every fee/fine
that Town levies. This article will create a much more efficient process, which is common among other towns.
Mr. Mauro stated (as Finance Committee liaison to the Executive Office), that this sounds like an excellent
mechanism to ensure the Town can capture delinquent payments, which it currently does not have. He asked
if there is a cost for putting liens in place, or if a budget for that is already included. Mr. Scollins answered that

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the annual process is managed by the Treasurer’s Office, where the Assistant Treasurer goes to the Registry
once each year with all the properties that are delinquent, so these new liens would be part of the normal
process. Though it may increase the number of properties on the list, it should not impact costs. Mr. Mauro
noted that any extra costs would hopefully be offset by getting these delinquent fees repaid, which Mr.
Scollins confirmed, and added that interest may be added as needed. Ms. Schutt stated that this article and its
justification were very reasonable, and she would like to move to vote on it.

Ms. Schutt moved to recommend Article 22 (That Town Representatives in the General Court be requested to
file with the General Court a home rule petition for the enactment of An Act Authorizing Municipal Charge
Liens In Canton as printed in the Warrant for Town in relation to placing municipal charge liens; and that the
General Court, with approval of the Select Board, be authorized to make constructive changes in language as
may be necessary or advisable towards perfecting the intent of such legislation to secure passage.) to Town
Meeting as written. Ms. Mancuso seconded the motion.
Discussion: Mr. Leonetti agreed that this article and the thought process behind it are reasonable, but noted
that it brings up questions regarding due process, as the release of a lien can be time-consuming and
cumbersome if trying to sell the property. He asked if the releasing of liens would create extra work for the
Treasurer’s office. Mr. Scollins explained that if someone is selling the property with a lien they can ask for a
municipal lien certificate that lists what, if anything, is owed, and that document is presented to the seller.
Once the payments are made, the liens are removed from the property, which can be done online and is often
done by the closing attorney as part of their filings. There is no additional process or work created, as this is
part of their regular scope of duties. Mr. Leonetti asked for confirmation that this process is already in place
with other liens being placed, which Mr. Scollins confirmed.
Mr. Mauro noted that some liens may be placed for unpaid water bills or outstanding debts of that nature,
and he asked if the repayment funds are broken up into deposits to the general funds and enterprise funds, or
whether there is a specific liens fund. Mr. Scollins answered that tax/water/sewer payments are credited to
the appropriate revenue accounts, while any fines/fees paid to remove a lien would likely go to the General
Fund or Miscellaneous Receipts, unless directly associated with an enterprise fund. Mr. Patton asked if any
charges are considered separate from the property owner, if a code violation is done by a renter or leaser, or if
the fine still falls on the property owner. Mr. Scollins explained that the Town only has the power (if this article
passes) to place the lien on the respective property, meaning it applies to the owner rather than a tenant. The
owner would need to pursue renumeration from the tenant through their private lease.
The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-0.
Motion Discussion: Mr. Corkery volunteered to write the discussion for this article.

Article 42 – Accept MGL 53 ½
Mr. Doody explained that Assistant Town Administrator Kemalian had been working on this topic and he
invited her to speak on it. Ms. Kemalian stated that this is a fairly simple housekeeping article. During a review
of the bylaws, it was discovered that the Town does not have a formal record of approving the statute that
allows the operation of enterprise funds (MGL 53 ½). This article fixes that oversight.
Ms. Schutt moved to recommend Article 42 (That the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44
Section 53F ½ as amended, for the purpose of authorizing Town to operate within enterprise funds to be
maintained by the treasurer, be accepted.) to Town Meeting. Ms. Mancuso seconded the motion.
Discussion: Mr. Mauro asked for confirmation that the tasks/responsibilities covered under article are ones
the Town already does, meaning this article does not change any actions, but, rather, makes the paperwork
match the actions. Ms. Kemalian confirmed this.
The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-0.
Motion Discussion: Mr. Patton volunteered to write the discussion for this article.
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Chairperson Mauro thanked Town Administrator Doody for his service and everything he has done for the
Town as Fire Chief and Town Administrator, and congratulated him on his upcoming, well-deserved,
retirement. Mr. Doody stated that it has been an honor and a privilege, and he thanked the Finance
Committee for their hard work.

Chairperson Mauro thanked Mr. Doody and Ms. Kemalian for attending the meeting.

ARTICLE 15 – REVIEW & CONSIDER VOTING ON 21 CAPITAL MOTIONS
Finance Director Randy Scollins and the Capital Planning Committee
The Capital Planning Committee recommendations were presented to the Finance Committee during the
meeting on March 18th, and Chairperson Christopher Deck attended this meeting to answer any remaining
questions as the Finance Committee votes on the CPC recommendations. Mr. Deck stated that Vice
Chairperson Nichols did a great job in his presentation on the 18 th, and he confirmed that he was happy to
answer any additional questions.

Motion 1: This motion authorizes the Finance Director/Chief Procurement Officer to purchase vehicles and
other equipment, and it allows the Building Renovation Committee to handle building-related projects.
Mr. Patton asked Mr. Scollins to confirm that the “X” in “Article X, section 4” in the motion is the roman
numeral for 10, rather than a placeholder for a yet-to-be-determined article number, which Mr. Scollins
confirmed.
Mr. Patton moved to recommend Article 15, Motion 1 ((a) The acquisition of all vehicles and other motorized equipment that is authorized
to be purchased or otherwise acquired by any motion made under this warrant article shall be under the responsibility of the Finance Director/Chief Procurement
Officer. In addition to the procurement, the “trade-in” or other disposition of all vehicles and other motorized equipment being replaced is also authorized and shall be
under the responsibility of the Finance Director/Chief Procurement Officer. In all cases where by a motion made under this warrant article, a vehicle or other piece of
motorized equipment is to be acquired by a town agency such purchase or acquisition shall be subject to and bound by the detailed specifications regarding such
purchase or acquisition on file in the office of the Town Clerk; provided, however, the Finance Director/Chief Procurement Officer, may, in appropriate circumstances,
waive or modify the said detailed specifications, subject to a vote of the Finance Committee, taken within 30 (thirty) days following a decision to waive or to modify
the foregoing provision requiring full compliance with the specifications on file.
(b) All building related projects which are approved and or funded by any motion made under this article shall be under the responsibility of the Building Renovations
Committee appointed pursuant to Canton By-law, Article X, section 4, except as may be provided by any specific motion made pursuant to this article.) to Town
Meeting as written. Ms. Schutt seconded the motion.
Discussion: There was no further discussion.
The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-0.
Discussion: Mr. Mauro volunteered to write all Capital Planning-related Finance Committee discussions.

Motion 2: This motion involves the use of Cash Capital funds to pay for Municipal projects and purchases.
Ms. Schutt moved to recommend Article 15, Motion 2 (That One Million One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Four Hundred Thirty Dollars
($1,118,430) be appropriated from the Fiscal Year 2027 tax levy and other general revenues of the Town to be spent by the Finance Director (in his capacity as Chief
Procurement Officer) with the approval of various Municipal Departments designated below and with the approval of the Select Board for the purposes set forth below
as follows:
FINCOM RECOMMENDATIONS AMOUNT
Board of Health
SUV Replacement $35,000
Vaccine Refrigerator / Freezer Replacement 6,000
MIS
AV/Firewall & Anti-Virus Renewal 89,000
4 Server Replacements & Additional Storage 80,000
70 Computer Replacements 89,000
Software Upgrades – Office 365 120,300
Fire Department
Feasibility Study 110,000
Police Department
4 Police Cruiser Replacements 214,615
7 Tasers 41,520

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Central Maintenance
Fire Department Boiler Replacement 46,019
Air Conditioning System for American Legion Hall 13,800
2004 Kubota Tractor Replacement 41,395
Police Department Headquarters Building Repairs 89,156
2017 CM2 F350 Vehicle Replacement with Hybrid 45,280
Upfitting/Outfitting of 5 Central Maintenance Vehicles 10,325
New Ride-On Leaf Blower 12,399
2003 Trailer Mounted Leaf Vac Replacement 8,500
Replace CMT1 & CMT2 Landscape & Utility Trailers 9,290
Department of Public Works
Hosting Migration Services for Asset Management Software 20,000
Revere & Son Heritage Trust
Storage Space at Museum 21,478
Vestibule in Rolling Mill Building 15,353
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GRAND TOTAL $1,118,430
The amounts listed above for particular acquisitions are not to be construed as individual appropriations. The sums shown are intended to be estimates of individual
items but the amount appropriated is one-line item in the total sum of One Million One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Four Hundred Thirty Dollars ($1,118,430). The
Finance Director and Town Administrator, acting jointly, are hereby authorized to distribute such funds in such a manner as may be needed to accomplish the
foregoing list of purchases; provided, however, that each item contained in the list is procured and that the excess funds are available because one or more items cost
less than estimated and not because an item intended to be procured is not so procured.) to Town Meeting as written. Mr. Patton seconded
the motion.
Discussion: There was no further discussion.
The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-0.

Motion 3: This motion involves the use of Cash Capital funds to pay for School projects and purchases.
Mr. Patton moved to recommend Article 15, Motion 3 (That One Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,200,000) be appropriated
from the Fiscal Year 2027 tax levy and other general revenues of the Town, for the Canton School Committee to expend for the purpose of purchasing certain items of
property set forth below for the School Department as follows:
FINCOM AMOUNT
School Building Repairs/Improvements
Mini Splits $16,000
VFD Replacements 15,000
Air Conditioners 7,300
Luce Replacement Generator 45,000
School Grounds Improvement
Landscaping/Beautification 20,000
Information Technology
Chromebook Replacement Cycle 175,000
iPad Replacement 20,000
CHS Project Replacement 18,000
Network Zone Directory / SSID Configuration 35,000
Staff Laptop Replacements 50,000
Access Control Conformity 76,000
Staff Desktop Replacements 65,000
Touchviews 16,000
Safety & Security
District Radio Replacements 25,000
JFK Fire Alarm Device Replacements 20,000
Luce Fire Alarm Panel and Device Replacements 30,000
Program Improvements
Performing Arts Elementary Curriculum 5,496
Performing Arts CHS Curriculum 5,915
Classroom Instruments/Borrowed Instruments 10,349
Video Production Lab Replacement – Year 1 19,000
Elementary Science Curriculum Implementation 176,945
GMS Visual Arts Lab – Year 2 12,000
Furniture & Fixtures
CHS Library Furniture Updates 85,000
Luce Outdoor Basketball Hoops 9,000
Hansen Gym Hoop Replacement 41,295
Mowers (2) 16,500
Carpet Cleaning Machines 9,500
Extraordinary Maintenance/Vehicle Replacement
School Bus 68,000
Passenger Vans 108,000

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GRAND TOTAL $1,200,000
The amounts listed above for particular acquisitions are not to be construed as individual appropriations. The sums shown are intended to be estimates of individual
items but the amount appropriated is one line item in the total sum of One Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,200,000). The Town Finance Director and the
Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations for the School Department, acting jointly, are hereby authorized to distribute such funds in such a manner as may
be needed to accomplish the foregoing list of purchases; provided, however, that each item contained in the list is procured and that the excess funds are available
because one or more items cost less than estimated and not because an item intended to be procured is not so procured.) to Town Meeting as written.
Ms. Mancuso seconded the motion.
Discussion: There was no further discussion.
The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-0.

Motion 4: This motion re-appropriates surplus funding from the FY25 MIS phone system project to the
proposed FY27 AV/Firewall & Anti-Virus Removal project.
Mr. Patton moved to recommend Article 15, Motion 4 (That Seven Thousand Dollars ($7,000) 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 cost of AV/Firewall and Anti-Virus Renewal and to meet said
appropriation, Seven Thousand Dollars ($7,000) be transferred from the Phone Systems Interface Cards capital project account number 11554- 58734-A2500 voted
under Article 15 Motion 2 at the May 13, 2024, Annual Town Meeting, and added to the funding of the AV/Firewall and Anti-Virus Renewal capital project in Article 15
Motion 2 of this Town Meeting held on May 11, 2026.) to Town Meeting as written. Ms. Mancuso seconded the motion.
Discussion: There was no further discussion.
The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-0.

Motion 5: This motion approves the spending of Debt Capital funds on the MIS project replacing the Storage
Area Network.
Mr. Leonetti noted that the items were presented to the Finance Committee by the Capital Planning
Committee in a different order and asked for an explanation on the order or grouping of these motions. Mr.
Mauro stated they are grouped by funding source. Mr. Scollins explained further, saying that, typically, motion
1 is procedural and gives authority for how the purchases/projects will be managed, motions 2 & 3 are
municipal and school cash capital requests (respectively), and further motions are for other funding sources
(arranged by department), with 4 of them authorizing the re-appropriation of funds from a past project to a
FY27 project.
Mr. Mauro pointed out a clerical error in the motion ($180,000 was written as $180,00); Mr. Scollins stated he
would fix the error.
Ms. Mancuso moved to recommend Article 15, Motion 5 (That One Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($180,000) be appropriated to be
spent by the Chief Procurement Officer with the approval of the Select Board for the purpose of replacing the Management Information Systems department Storage
Area Network (SAN) and to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Select Board be authorized to borrow pursuant to Chapter 44 of the
General Laws or any other enabling authority as may be, the sum of One Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($180,000) with the intent that the bonds and notes issued
pursuant to this authority be general obligations of the Town.) to Town Meeting as written with the correction made. Mr. Leonetti
seconded the motion.
Discussion: There was no further discussion.
The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-0.

Motion 6: This motion approved the spending of Debt Capital funds for the Fire Department Ladder Truck,
which will be funded through the Ambulance Receipts Reserve.
Mr. Leonetti moved to recommend Article 15, Motion 6 (That One Million Eight Hundred and Ten Thousand Dollars ($1,810,000) be
appropriated to be spent by the Fire Chief with the approval of the Select Board for the purpose of replacing the 2001 E-One Ladder Truck and to meet said
appropriation the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Select Board be authorized to borrow pursuant to Chapter 44 of the General Laws or any other enabling
authority as may be, the sum of One Million Eight Hundred and Ten Thousand Dollars ($1,810,000) with the intent that the bonds and notes issued pursuant to this
authority be general obligations of the Town and to be funded from the Ambulance Receipts Reserved for Appropriation account (#170).) to Town Meeting
as written. Mr. Patton seconded the motion.
Discussion: There was no further discussion.
The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-0.

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Motion 7: This motion funds the 2nd (and last) phase of the Canton Public Library interior renovation project,
with $1,001,994 funded from Debt Capital and $408,080 funded from the Cash Reserves, for a total of
$1,410,074.
Mr. Patton moved to recommend Article 15, Motion 7 (That One Million Four Hundred Ten Thousand Seventy-Four Dollars ($1,410,074) 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 cost of Library
Interior Renovations and to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Select Board be authorized to borrow pursuant to Chapter 44 of the
General Laws or any other enabling authority as may be One Million One Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Four Dollars ($1,001,994) with the intent that the bonds and
notes issued pursuant to this authority be general obligations of the Town and further that Four Hundred Eight Thousand Eighty Dollars ($408,080) be transferred
from Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance) in the Treasury of the Town, into the Library Interior Renovation project account number 16104-58210-B2609.) to
Town Meeting as written. Ms. Schutt seconded the motion.
Discussion: There was no further discussion.
The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-0.

Motion 8: This motion re-appropriates $117,064 from the FY26 Police Fire Suppression System Project to the
proposed FY27 replacement of 4 police cruisers.
Mr. Scollins noted that $214,615 of funding for this project was included within Motion 2 of this article, and
this is supplemental funding unused for another project.
Mr. Leonetti moved to recommend Article 15, Motion 8 (That One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Sixty Four Dollars ($117,064) 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 towards the cost of
purchasing four Police Cruiser replacements for the Police Department and to meet said appropriation One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Sixty Four Dollars ($117,064)
voted under Article 13 Motion 14 at the May 12, 2025, Annual Town Meeting, be transferred from remaining funds in account 12104-58210-B2602 and added to the
funding of the four Police Cruiser replacements capital project in Article 15 Motion 2 of this Town Meeting held on May 11, 2026.) to Town Meeting as
written. Mr. Corkery seconded the motion.
Discussion: There was no further discussion.
The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-0.

Motion 9: This motion re-appropriates unused funds from the FY26 Senior Center HVAC System Replacement
project to the proposed FY27 Fire Department Station 1 Boiler Replacement project.
Mr. Corkery moved to recommend Article 15, Motion 9 (That Two Hundred Three Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-One Dollars ($203,981)
be appropriated to be spent by the Central Maintenance Department with the approval of the Select Board for the purpose of replacement of the Fire Department
Boiler and to meet said appropriation Two Hundred Three Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-One Dollars ($203,981) voted under Article 13 Motion 15 at the May 12,
2025, Annual Town Meeting, be transferred from remaining funds in the Elder and Human Services Senior Center HVAC System replacement project account 43901-
58210-B2603 and added to the funding of the replacement of the Fire Department Boiler capital project in Article 15 Motion 2 of this Town Meeting held on May 11,
2026.) to Town Meeting as written. Mr. Wilson seconded the motion.
Discussion: Mr. Mauro reminded the Committee and viewers that this is another split funding source project,
with $46,019 being funded through Cash Capital in Motion 2 of this article, and the amount in this motion
($203,981), which is available as the Senior Center HVAC System Replacement project received a grant that
covered the majority of that expense.
The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-0.

Motion 10: This motion authorizes the replacement of the DPW Highway Garage Roof with $97,700 of Debt
Capital funding and $100,100 re-appropriated from the FY22 Police Station Roof Repair project.
Ms. Mancuso moved to recommend Article 15, Motion 10 (That One Hundred Ninety Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($197,800)
be appropriated to be spent by the Finance Director (in his capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of the Central Maintenance Department and the
Select Board for the purposes of replacing the Department of Public Works Garage Roof and to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer with the approval of the
Select Board be authorized to borrow pursuant to Chapter 44 of the General Laws or any other enabling authority as may be Ninety Seven Thousand Seven Hundred
Dollars ($97,700) with the intent that the bonds and notes issued pursuant to this authority be general obligations of the Town and further that One Hundred
Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($100,100) voted under Article 11 Motion 2 at the May 22, 2021, Annual Town Meeting, be transferred from remaining funds in
account 11924-58210-B2200.) to Town Meeting as written. Mr. Wilson seconded the motion.
Discussion: There was no further discussion.
The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-0.
Mr. Scollins will add “roof” to all motion wording for accuracy.
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Motion 11: This motion authorizes the funding of a replacement for the 2008 CAT Loader with Debt Capital
Funds.
Mr. Corkery moved to recommend Article 15, Motion 11 (That Two Hundred Seventy-Nine Thousand Dollars ($279,000) 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 replacing Vehicle #70 2008 CAT Loader and to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Select Board be
authorized to borrow pursuant to Chapter 44 of the General Laws or any other enabling authority as may be Two Hundred Seventy-Nine Thousand Dollars ($279,000)
with the intent that the bonds and notes issued pursuant to this authority be general obligations of the Town.) to Town Meeting as written. Mr.
Patton seconded the motion.
Discussion: There was no further discussion.
The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-0.

Mr. Mauro noted that the upcoming motions under this article now shifted to drawing their funding from
Enterprise Funds (for Motions 12 to 19) rather than the General Fund.

Motion 12: This motion authorizes the funding to replace the ultrafiltration system at the Sullivan Treatment
Facility with $1,480,510 of Debt Capital funding to be paid back from Water Enterprise funds and
$1,019,489.73 of funding from the PFAS settlement account, for a total of $2,500,000.
Mr. Corkery moved to recommend Article 15, Motion 12 (That Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000) 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 replacing the Ultrafiltration System at Sullivan Water Treatment Facility and to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer with the
approval of the Select Board be authorized to borrow pursuant to Chapter 44 of the General Laws or any other enabling authority as may be One Million Four Hundred
Eighty Thousand Five Hundred Ten Dollars and Twenty-Seven Cents ($1,480,510.27) with the intent that the bonds and notes issued pursuant to this authority be
general obligations of the Town and repaid with Water Enterprise funds in the first instance and further that One Million Nineteen Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Nine
Dollars and Seventy-Three Cents ($1,019,489.73) be transferred from the Town’s PFAS Settlement Fund Account 31845-46800.) to Town Meeting as
written. Ms. Mancuso seconded the motion.
Discussion: There was no further discussion.
The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-0.

Motion 13: This motion authorizes the funding of the Lead Service Line Inventory and Replacement – Phase II
with $2,250,000 of Debt Capital funding to be paid back from Water Enterprise funds.
Mr. Patton moved to recommend Article 15, Motion 13 (That Two Million Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($2,250,000) 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 for the purpose of funding the Lead Service Line Inventory & Replacement Phase II project and to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer
with the approval of the Select Board be authorized to borrow pursuant to Chapter 44 of the General Laws or any other enabling authority as may be Two Million Two
Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($2,250,000) with the intent that the bonds and notes issued pursuant to this authority be general obligations of the Town and repaid
with Water Enterprise funds in the first instance.) to Town Meeting as written. Ms. Mancuso seconded the motion.
Discussion: There was no further discussion.
The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-0.

Motion 14: This motion authorizes the funding for three Water Enterprise projects, totaling $644,000, funded
from Water Enterprise retained earnings (which are the equivalent of Cash Capital).
Mr. Corkery moved to recommend Article 15, Motion 14 (That Six Hundred Forty Four Thousand Dollars ($644,000) 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 purchases as set forth below and to meet said appropriation Six Hundred Forty Four Thousand Dollars ($644,000) be
transferred from water enterprise surplus (retained earnings).
FINCOM
RECOMMENDATIONS AMOUNT
Satellite Well Replacement for Well 14 at Moran Trott Facility $275,000
New Dump Truck / Plow / Sander 297,000
Replace Truck #4 2009 F250 72,000
TOTAL $644,000
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 Six Hundred Forty Four
Thousand Dollars ($644,000). 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

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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.)
to Town Meeting as written. Ms. Mancuso seconded the motion.
Discussion: There was no further discussion.
The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-0.

Motion 15: This motion authorizes the funding for half of the cost of replacing flush truck vehicle #71
($347,500) with Debt Capital funding to be paid back from Sewer Enterprise funds.
Mr. Patton moved to recommend Article 15, Motion 15 (That Three Hundred Forty Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($347,500) 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 cost of replacing the Flush Truck Vehicle #71 and to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Select
Board be authorized to borrow pursuant to Chapter 44 of the General Laws or any other enabling authority as may be, the sum of Three Hundred Forty Seven
Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($347,500) with the intent that the bonds and notes issued pursuant to this authority be general obligations of the Town and repaid
with Sewer Enterprise funds in the first instance.) to Town Meeting as written. Mr. Leonetti seconded the motion.
Discussion: There was no further discussion.
The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-0.

Motion 16: This motion authorizes the funding of the remaining half of the costs of replacing flush truck
vehicle #71 ($347,500) with Debt Capital funding to be paid back from Stormwater Enterprise funds.
Mr. Mauro noted that Stormwater Funding is reflected as its own line under Sewer Enterprise.
Mr. Corkery moved to recommend Article 15, Motion 16 (That Three Hundred Forty Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($347,500) 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 cost of replacing the Flush Truck Vehicle #71 and to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Select
Board be authorized to borrow pursuant to Chapter 44 of the General Laws or any other enabling authority as may be, the sum of Three Hundred Forty Seven
Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($347,500) with the intent that the bonds and notes issued pursuant to this authority be general obligations of the Town and repaid
with Stormwater Enterprise funds in the first instance.) to Town Meeting as written. Ms. Mancuso seconded the motion.
Discussion: There was no further discussion.
The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-0.

Motion 17: This motion authorizes the funding for two Sewer Enterprise projects, totaling $512,000, funded
from Sewer Enterprise retained earnings.
Mr. Corkery moved to recommend Article 15, Motion 17 (That Five Hundred Twelve Thousand Dollars ($512,000) 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 purchases as set forth below and to meet said appropriation Five Hundred Twelve Thousand Dollars ($512,000) be
transferred from sewer enterprise surplus (retained earnings).
FINCOM
RECOMMENDATIONS AMOUNT
Replace Truck #8 – Ford F350 $102,000
Water Meter Replacement Program – Year 1 of 3 410,000
TOTAL $512,000
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 Five Hundred Twelve
Thousand Dollars ($512,000). 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.)
to Town Meeting as written. Ms. Mancuso seconded the motion.
Discussion: There was no further discussion.
The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-0.

Motion 18: This motion authorizes the funding of the replacement of the 2004 Sterling L8500 swap
loader/dump sander (vehicle #21) with $437,000 of Debt Capital to be repaid from Stormwater Enterprise
funds.
Mr. Patton moved to recommend Article 15, Motion 18 (That Four Hundred Thirty Seven Thousand ($437,000) 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 cost of the replacement of 2004 Sterling L8500 Swap Loader/Dump – Vehicle #21 and to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer with the approval
of the Select Board be authorized to borrow pursuant to Chapter 44 of the General Laws or any other enabling authority as may be, the sum of Four Hundred Thirty


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Seven Thousand ($437,000) with the intent that the bonds and notes issued pursuant to this authority be general obligations of the Town and repaid with Stormwater
Enterprise funds in the first instance.) to Town Meeting as written. Mr. Corkery seconded the motion.
Discussion: There was no further discussion.
The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-0.

Motion 19: This motion authorizes the funding of the First Parish Rain Garden Project for $100,000 with
Stormwater Enterprise retained earnings.
Mr. Corkery moved to recommend Article 15, Motion 19 (That One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) 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 to pay for the cost of First Parish Road Narrowing/Pavement Removal and the installation of a Rain Garden and to meet said appropriation One Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($100,000) be transferred from stormwater enterprise surplus (retained earnings).) to Town Meeting as written. Ms. Mancuso
seconded the motion.
Discussion: There was no further discussion.
The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-0.

Motion 20: This motion is in regard to the Luce Rooftop Replacement Project, which will be funded with
$762,000 of School Debt Capital.
Mr. Mauro explained that this is the planning phase for this project, rather than the replacement itself, and
suggested that Mr. Scollins change the wording to reflect this. Mr. Scollins stated he would insert “feasibility
study” in the motion to make this clear. Mr. Deck explained that this project phase is required in order to
qualify for a potential grant, and is a mandatory first step of the State’s process. Mr. Leonetti asked why this
feasibility study is so much more expensive than many other feasibility studies which have been funded in the
past. Mr. Deck responded that the expense is impacted by the size and age of the roof. Mr. Scollins added that
it is very high because it is an ask from the MSBA, and they require very rigorous review and justification for
projects to qualify. Mr. Deck noted that if MSBA funding for the roof replacement is denied, the Town is
entitled to a portion of this project’s money back. Ms. Neff (speaking as secretary for the Capital Planning
Committee) added that the representatives for the Canton Public Schools explained to the CPC that the MSBA
assigns an engineer to the project, and there is no option to get other bids or quotes. Mr. Deck confirmed this,
and noted that, while a portion is reimbursable if the roof replacement is not approved by the MSBA, if the
roof replacement is approved, and the Town chooses not to move forward with the project, there is no
eligibility for reimbursement of the costs for this project phase.
Mr. Leonetti asked Mr. Scollins if MSBA funding being granted would be plausible for a project of this
magnitude, given the MBSA funding recently approved for the new GMS. Mr. Scollins explained that this is a
separate program (MSBA Accelerated Repair Program), which encourages school districts to address issues
before they become even larger projects.
Mr. Corkery moved to recommend Article 15, Motion 20 (That Seven Hundred Sixty Two Thousand Dollars ($762,000) be appropriated to
be spent by the Finance Director (in his capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of the School Committee to pay for the costs associated with the
replacement of the Luce Elementary School Rooftop and to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Select Board be authorized to borrow
pursuant to Chapter 44 of the General Laws or any other enabling authority as may be the sum of Seven Hundred Sixty Two Thousand Dollars ($762,000) with the
intent that the bonds and notes issued pursuant to this authority be general obligations of the Town.) to Town Meeting as written. Ms. Mancuso
seconded the motion.
Discussion: Mr. Patton suggested that the motion should note the additional language being added by Mr.
Scollins.
Mr. Corkery withdrew his motion.
Mr. Corkery moved to recommend Article 15, Motion 20 (That Seven Hundred Sixty Two Thousand Dollars ($762,000) be appropriated to
be spent by the Finance Director (in his capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of the School Committee to pay for the feasibility study costs
associated with the replacement of the Luce Elementary School Rooftop and to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Select Board be
authorized to borrow pursuant to Chapter 44 of the General Laws or any other enabling authority as may be the sum of Seven Hundred Sixty Two Thousand Dollars
($762,000) with the intent that the bonds and notes issued pursuant to this authority be general obligations of the Town.) to Town Meeting with the
words “feasibility study” added. Ms. Mancuso seconded the motion.
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Discussion: There was no further discussion.
The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-0.

Motion 21: This motion authorizes funding the Canton High School Lighting Controls project with $300,000 of
School Debt Capital.
Mr. Corkery moved to recommend Article 15, Motion 21 (That Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) be appropriated to be spent
by the Finance Director (in his capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of the School Committee to pay for the cost of Light Controls for Canton High
School and to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Select Board be authorized to borrow pursuant to Chapter 44 of the General Laws
or any other enabling authority as may be, the sum of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) with the intent that the bonds and notes issued pursuant to this
authority be general obligations of the Town.) to Town Meeting as written. Ms. Mancuso seconded the motion.
Discussion: There was no further discussion.
The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-0.

Mr. Leonetti thanked Mr. Deck for attending the meeting and asked for an update on the status of the empty
seats on the Capital Planning Committee. Mr. Deck responded that the Town Moderator has just appointed
two new members, but he also noted that several current Committee seat holders may be leaving, as there
are multiple members running for Town or State elected positions which, if they win, may necessitate them
leaving the Committee. At this time, however, 6 of the 7 seats are filled.

Mr. Mauro stated that he attended and participated in all Capital Planning Committee meetings as the Finance
Committee liaison and he wanted to point out the great job done by the Committee in vetting these funding
requests and preparing their recommendations for the Finance Committee.

Ms. Mancuso noted that the Library’s interior renovation funding request is labeled as “round 2” and asked
how many more phases are expected, with Mr. Deck responding that this is the final phase according to the
Library representatives, as well as the final phase the Capital Planning Committee is willing to entertain at this
point. Ms. Neff noted that the Capital Planning Committee wanted to make sure this was well-explained to the
Town Meeting attendees, and the discussion for that funding request states that this is the final phase, as well
as explaining the funding totals behind the HVAC/Roof Repair projects and this interior renovation project,
noting the total Library repair expenditures over the past several years.

Mr. Deck thanked Mr. Mauro for his involvement and assistance with the Capital Planning meetings and
process, and he thanked all the Town’s department heads for stepping up and participating in the process as
the Capital Planning Committee refines it.

Mr. Mauro thanked Mr. Deck and Ms. Neff for their work on/with the CPC.

GENERAL BUSINESS OF THE COMMITTEE IN PREPARATION FOR TOWN MEETING/NEXT
MEETINGS
At the meeting on Wednesday, March 25th the Finance Committee will be addressing 16 articles, including
zoning bylaws, street acceptances, funding for the Gridley Cemetery, and reports/articles pertaining to bylaw
modernization. On Monday, March 30th there will be 5 further articles to be addressed, along with the budget
itself, and the Committee will discuss the answers provided regarding the Sustainability and Climate Action
Plan Committee’s Article 33 proposal to adopt the Specialized Energy Code.

Mr. Scollins confirmed with Ms. Neff that the Capital Planning Committee’s discussions will be sent to him on
Wednesday, and he stated he will update the draft of the Warrant and send it out to the Finance Committee.

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Chairperson Mauro noted that he received in-depth answers from the SCAP Committee and would send them
to all Finance Committee members. He also shared that the School Department has confirmed they would like
to work with the Finance Committee on the re-wording and presentation of Article 19 (the Special Education
Reserve Fund) for next year’s Town Meeting.

Mr. Leonetti asked what the deadline is for the minority discussions to be submitted, and Chairperson Mauro
stated it was March 30th, which is the deadline for the majority discussions as well. He noted that they could
be delayed by a few days, up to the hard deadline of April 8th, if necessary, but it would not be preferable.

VOTE MINUTES
Mr. Patton moved to accept the minutes of the March 2, 2026, Finance Committee meeting as written and
distributed. Mr. Corkery seconded the motion.
Discussion: There was no further discussion.
The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-0.

ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Schutt moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:54pm. Mr. Corkery seconded the motion.
Discussion: There was no further discussion.
The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-0.

Minutes reviewed by: John Leonetti

Respectfully submitted,

Emilio E. Mauro, Jr.
Chair, Canton Finance Committee

REFERENCED DOCUMENTS:
FINCOM Monday March 23rd 2026 Agenda
SB Supported SUMMARY of FY 2027 MUNICIPAL OPERATING BUDGET REQEUSTS
Town Warrant - Proposed FY27 Budget Levels 1 - 3 by Voting Category
Town Warrant - Proposed FY27 Budget by Rollups Levels 1 - 3 with Detail by Department
Article 5 Police Contract Funding
General Law - Part I, Title VII, Chapter 44, Section 53F1_2
Municipal Charges Lien Summary
Draft WIP Finance Committee Report 3-18-26
Finance Committee Minutes 3-2-26 - Draft




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