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TOWN OF CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS REPORT OF CASH ACTIVITY AND BALANCES FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2014 TM13 INCREASE 6/30/14 TRUST FUNDS BALANCE (DECREASE) _INTEREST BALANCE Balsamo Scholarship Fund 26,966.60 (6,643.13) 206.82 20,530.29 Bicentennial Fund 4,539.19 (345.93) 42.67 4,235.93 C.T. Downes Lib Fund 22,456.10 (1,711.41) 211.10 20,955.79 Cemetery P.C. Fund 410,776.75 (10,776.75) 3,366.04 403,366.04 Conservation Land Fund 144,150.78 (4,150.78) 1,178.11 141,178.11 Dean Luce Scholarship Fund 27,233.81 (2,717.10) 249.39 24,756.10 Dental Trust Fund 495,714.57 4,285.43 4,207.49 504,207.49 Detective Fund 8,402.62 0.00 0.00 8,402.62 Drug Forfeiture Acct 1,011,722.76 (11,722.76) 8,415.07 1,008,415.07 E. Bolster Library Trust 60,559.37 (4,615.34) 569.30 56,513.33 E.C. Harding Lib Fund 2,440.87 (186.03) 22.95 2,271.19 E. Kenealy Memorial Tr 3,462.26 (263.86) 32.55 3,230.95 Federico Memorial Fund 7,779.08 (590.71) B.15 7,261.52 GE. Downes Lib Fund 20,469.65 (1,560.01) 192.43 19,102.07 Health Claims Trust Fund 2,523,126.17 26,873.83 21,458.42 2,571,458.42 Helen Martis Scholarship Fund 5,225.67 (398.26) 49.12 4,876.53 High School Scholarship Fund 16,986.26 (1,294.58) 159.68 15,851.39 Jack Galvin Lib Fund 3,056.68 (1,263.41) 18.25 1,811.52 Joanna A Connors Fund 4,883.40 (372.19) 45.91 4,557.12 Kendall Recreation Fund 1,084.81 (82.68) 10.20 1,012.33 Kennedy Scholarship Fund 10,816.95 (824.40) 101.69 10,094.24 M Badbian School Fund 4,837.66 (4,681.35) 1.59 157.90 McLeod Fieldhouse Fund 2,475.37 (188.66) 2.27 2,309.98 Municipal Bldg, Ins. Fund 466,853.33 (6,853.33) 3,870.94 463,870.94 OPEB 155,066.07 400,000.00 24,813.95 579,880.02 Retirement Buyback Trust 139,368.73 (2,608.10) 1,391.72 138,152.35 Scholar Dollar Fund 43,593.44 (7,910.29) 363.12 36,046.27 Second Century Library Tr 49,675.08 (3,785.38) 466.99 46,356.69 Senior Center 2,357.66 (179.67) 22.16 2,200.15 Shaler Charity Fund 12,633.69 (962.57) 118.77 11,789.89 Stabilization Fund 4,181,315.32 (4,181,315.32) 0.00 0.00 Stabilization Fund 400,000.00 0.00 3,366.04 403,366.04 Stabilization Fund 0.00 2,594,393.65 0.00 2,594,393.65 Stabilization Fund 0.00 2,000,000.00 15,284.77 2,015,284.77 Teen Activity Center 2,906.57 (221.51) 2732 2,712.38 Unemployment Comp Trust 55,645.05 48,341.53 1,058.19 105,044.77 Van Schagen Library Trust 6,077.60 (463.17) 57.13 5,671.56 Workers! Comp Trust 32,514.85 (4,471.80) 285.37 28,328.42 Total Trust Funds ” 10,367,164.77 "810,733.99 91,761.67" 11,269,660.43 39
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TOWN OF CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS
LONG TERM DEBT AS OF JUNE 30, 2014
THN3 63014 INTEREST
DATE PRINCIPAL NEW BONDS PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL —-PADIN
ISSUED _INTERESTRATE BALANCE _BONDISSUE REFUNDED PAYMENTS — BALANCE _FY 2014
15104 2.00% 10 5.00% 22,600,000 20,075,000 2,525,000 0 1,038,365
1115106 3.754% to 5.00% 5,515,000 4,885,000 630,000 0 232.240
1115108 3.50% to 4.00% 2,060,000 300,000 1,750,000 74,652
3115108 2.50% to 4.00% 535,000 150,000 385,000 20,683
5/15/09 2.00% to 4.00% 4245,000 390,000 3.835000 142.314
SINS 2.00% to 3.55% 475,000 345,000 4.370,000 ~—=—«154,876
7/8/10 2.00% 3434 885 160,130 3,274,755 69,552
11/45/10 0% 328,000 41,000 287,000 0
SY 2.00% 04.25% 10,840,000 1,145,000 9,685,000 368,368
3272 2.00% to 4.00% 8,250,000 470,000 7,780,000 ~=—(44,912
510112 0% 450,000 50,000 400,000 0
31513 2.00% to 4.00% 6,044,969 426.969 5615000 ‘184.978
gii9it3 0% 0 1,656,500 0 1,656,500 0
111313 2.00% to 5.00% 0 7,445,000 0 7,445,000 3829
YH5I4 2.50% to 5.00% 0 13,325,000 0 13,325,000 0
Totals 68,944,044 22,426,500 24,960,000 6.623.009 9.788.255 2.506.748
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TOWN OF CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS
LONG TERM DEBT AS OF JUNE 30, 2014
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
2014 Annual Report
Business: (781) 575-6654 Fax: (781) 821-6591
Charles E. Doody
Emergency Management Director
Email: cdoody@town.canton.ma.us
Colonel, AUS Frank LaBollita (ret.) Chief James A. Fitzpatrick (ret.)
Deputy Director of Plans, Deputy Director of Logistics
Operations and Training & Damage Assessment
In 2014, the Canton Emergency Management Agency was awarded an Emergency
Management Planning Grant in the amount of $9,500 to develop a Citizens
Emergency Response Team (CERT). This volunteer team will undergo training in
shelter management, first aid and CPR, fire extinguisher use and other skills required
to supplement first responders during large planned events and natural disasters.
The Emergency Management Agency was activated during the January snowstorms
manning the Emergency Operations Center at Canton Fire Headquarters. The group
also participated in shelter operations training with the newly formed CERT. Mr.
John Levis was appointed the town‘s new Shelter Manager to replace Marian
Pendergast.
I would like to thank the members of the Emergency Management Agency and the
new CERT volunteers for their dedication to ensuring the safety of the residents of
Canton and for their continuing efforts to improve Canton‘s capacity to respond to
town wide emergencies.
Respectfully Submitted,
Charles E. Doody
Fire Chief/EMD
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
Annual Report – Canton Fire Department – 2014
On behalf of the Canton Fire Department, it is my pleasure to submit the 2014
Annual Report to the Town of Canton.
Our Mission is to protect the lives and property of the citizens of Canton by
providing the highest possible level of service through fire prevention, public
education, fire suppression, emergency medical services and mitigation of the effects
of manmade and natural disasters.
Personnel
The department had two retirements in 2014. Lt. Christopher Sanford and
Firefighter David George, both 20 year veterans of the fire service, retired in
December of 2014. Two new firefighters will be hired in the spring of 2015. Finally,
Francis (Frank) Walsh, Jr. was hired as a Firefighter/Paramedic in July of 2014 and
completed his fire academy training on February 6, 2015. Sadly, the department lost
three retired members in 2014 with the passing of Retired Lt. Robert Curtis, Retired
Lt. John Brooks and Retired Firefighter/EMT Richard Russell.
Operations
The Canton Fire Department extinguished 22 fires of various types including house
fires, commercial building fires, brush fires and car fires. There were no civilian
injuries or deaths resulting from fire in 2014. The department responded to a total
3,900 emergency and public service calls. Approximately 2,100 of those responses
were for emergency medical services. Canton responded to numerous mutual aid
requests to assist our neighboring communities with fire suppression and medical
emergencies.
Training
The Canton Fire Department training division promotes safety awareness and
firefighting best practices to the members of the department. The training captain
organizes training sessions based on current safety standards, best practices literature
and department needs. Training records are kept up to date for all members. The
training division procures tools for the apparatus and personal protective equipment
for the firefighters.
In 2014 there were over 100 documented training sessions at the department. These
classes and drills were taught by the training captain, the EMS coordinator,
department officers, firefighters and outside experts. Topics included: Equipment
use, skills maintenance, fire suppression, rescue techniques, emergency medical
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services, vehicle operations, dispatch procedures, preplan tours of Canton buildings
and training sessions at buildings scheduled for demolition.
Fire Prevention
The Fire Prevention Division, overseen by Deputy Scott Johnson, remained active in
2014. Fire Lieutenant Gregory Woodbury was promoted to Fire Prevention and also
serves as the Fire Education Officer.
This year the Canton Fire Department hosted an open house in October which was
attended by over 600 residents. There was a live burn display to demonstrate the
effectiveness of home sprinklers. We had an Auto extrication demonstration using
the jaw of life and open house also included activities for kids including spraying the
hose line off the brush truck, safety handouts and fire station tours.
Our classroom visits for the public schools were concentrated on the 3rd grade and
provided lessons in stop, drop and roll as well as basic fire safety. We were able at
go to every class at the parochial school and provide everyone with a fire safety
lecture. Blue Hills Technical School students also attended several lectures at the fire
station regarding historical fire safety utilizing escape routes at public events. In
addition, multiple fire safety awareness visits and touch a truck demonstrations for
preschool and kindergarten classrooms were conducted.
Fire Prevention staff visited the Mass Hospital School for general fire safety
information for the developmentally and physical disabled students that attend.
These visits focused on the job of a firefighter and what to do in case of an alarm.
The Fire Department participated in many public events including the Board of
Health Safety and Health Fairs. Fire Prevention personnel provided basic fire safety
information to the public and especially focused on the elderly with information and
handouts.
The Senior Safe Program was started this year and we partnered with the public
health nurse to start doing home safety inspections. Using the Senior safe grant
money we purchased Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors to install in the homes
of any Senior citizen. We were also able to provide family emergency kits to
residents who have a home safety inspection.
Emergency Medical Services: The Emergency Medical Services Division
conducted ongoing continuous education training to all of our first response
personnel and continued our continuous quality assurance program to assure the
highest quality of patient care. Our Ambulances responded to 2089 medical related
calls, including mutual aid calls to our surrounding communities for which we
transported 1798 patients to our local emergency rooms and trauma centers. We
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performed regular inspections and maintenance on the 15 Automatic External
Defibrillators (AED‘s) located in all public buildings including the town hall,
recreation facilities, senior center, library, police station and all public schools.
Fire Safety Education
Firefighter/Paramedic Gregory Woodbury continued to strengthen the Fire Safety
Education Program by applying for and receiving a fire safety education grant in the
amount of $4,600. FF Woodbury conducted fire safety classes for grade 3 in all of
the elementary schools, held an Open House during Fire Prevention Week in
October, scheduled many demonstrations for preschool age children and instructed
Blue Hills Regional freshman students about life safety topics and introduced them
to the requirements necessary to become a firefighter in Canton. We would like to
thank Superintendents Jeff Granatino and James Quaglia for supporting the program
and providing the opportunity to educate our students about fire and life safety.
We also wish to thank the Elizabeth Simoni Foundation, the Canton Association of
Business and Industry and Pulse Systems for their continued support of the
department, helping us to purchase needed safety equipment that the operating
budget cannot accommodate. Finally, we would like to thank the Canton Police
Department, Building Department, the Board of Health and Department of Public
Works for their cooperation and assistance in providing for the safety of our
residents. Public safety is truly a team effort in the Town of Canton.
Equipment
Funded from the capital planning budget, the department completed the upgrade of
the town‘s municipal fire alarm system by converting the older low voltage fire
alarm reporting systems to new radio master box technology in all of our public
schools. Also, four new thermal imaging cameras were purchased that allow
firefighters to ―see through‖ smoke to locate potential victims and find the location
of the fire. The cameras have been used several times since being deployed on the
apparatus. The department took delivery of a 2014 Ford Explorer SUV that will
function as the Fire Prevention vehicle. Finally, a new E-One 100‘ aerial Ladder
truck (Ladder 2) was delivered to the Ponkapoag Fire Station and placed in service.
It‘s coverage area includes the southeast area of Canton known as District 2.
Respectfully Submitted,
Charles E. Doody
Chief of the Department
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BOARD OF HEALTH
Located at Pequitside Farm
79 Pleasant Street
Canton, MA 02021
Telephone: (781) 821-5021
Fax: (781) 821-0337
http://www.town.canton.ma.us/139/Board-of-Health
Dr. Julie E. Goodman, Chairman
Robert P. Schneiders, Vice Chairman
Dr. Richard Levrault, Clerk
Director of Public Health and Medical Reserve Corps Director: John L. Ciccotelli,
R.S., C.H.O.
Administrative Assistant/P.T. Food Inspector: Diane J. White
Public Health Nurses: Terri Khoury, R.N., Jane Pratt, R.N.
Health Agent/Sanitarians: Timothy Marble, R.S.
Recording Secretary: Karen D. Murphy
Animal Inspector: Kevin Brophy
Senior Citizen Assistants: Dorothy Hennessey, Deborah Tyler, Elaine Benson
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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PUBLIC HEALTH is the promotion of physical wellbeing and the prevention of
illness. This is the task of the Canton Board of Health as it relates to the Canton
Community. To accomplish this, the Board operates programs of inspection and
enforcement of Federal, State, and local public health statutes, regulations, and
policies. Additionally, the Board of Health plans, promotes, prepares and trains
in all-hazards emergency preparedness to protect the Town in the event of
disease outbreaks or epidemics, as well as natural or man-made disasters.
In May 2014, the Board of Health reorganized its officers and voted to appoint
Board member, Dr. Julie E. Goodman, PhD, to serve as Chairman, Robert P.
Schneiders to serve as Vice Chairman, and Dr. Richard Levrault, MD, to serve as
Clerk.
Director of Public Health, John L. Ciccotelli, assisted by Health Agents Timothy
Marble, Diane White, and Jane Pratt, RN conducted or responded to investigations,
inspections, re-inspections, enforcement actions, and follow-ups to complaints or
violations of the various provisions in the State Sanitary Code or the State Food
Code.
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The list of investigations and inspections conducted in 2014 includes:
Food = 295 inspections or investigations including, but is not limited to
restaurants and other food service establishments, retail food stores,
caterers, and function hall kitchens
Title 5 = 71 inspections or investigations including septic system
installation inspections along with witnessing soil and percolation tests,
septic system plan reviews and approvals for septic repairs and new septic
systems, as well as the review of State mandated Title 5 Septic System
Inspections
Public and semi-public swimming pools = 32
Nuisances and Hoarding = 44
Septage hauler or haul offal truck inspections = 4
Housing and State Sanitary Code, Chapter II Inspections = 131
Mobile vendors and ―canteen‖ trucks = 7
Ice skating rinks = 4
Children‘s camps = 18
Health Club and Tanning Salon Inspections = 26
Miscellaneous complaints = 41
As provided under Massachusetts statutes, the Director of Public Health, John L
Ciccotelli, R.S., C.H.O. represents the Board of Health in its enforcement authority
to bring violators into compliance in issues related to public nuisances, housing, food
protection, and health and safety pursuant to all relevant Federal, State and local
regulations and statutes. The Board of Health, through the Director, oversees
compliance with all State regulations and local Board of Health Regulations
affecting, food, camps, pools, housing, trash, nuisances and onsite sub-surface
sewage disposal systems. In total, the Board issued 641 permits and licenses
encompassing all phases of the Boards‘ permitting responsibilities. Additionally, the
Director of Public Health reviews proposed Title 5 onsite sewage disposal system
plans and septic system reports, and food service establishment plans for compliance
with applicable local, State and Federal laws and regulations, and evaluates
applications or any newly submitted permit requests to be issued by the Board of
Health.
The Board of Health‘s 27th Annual Health Fair as well as the 6th Annual Summer
Sun and Safety Fair for children and parents were once again successful health and
education events organized by Public Health Nurse, Terri Khoury, who brought
together Town departments, volunteers and community businesses to present these
annual educational events to both adults and children of the Town of Canton.
As in past years, thanks to a robust effort by health providers including the
Canton Board of Health, at vaccinating the public, 2014 was once again a typically
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low-to- average year for cases of seasonal influenza. The Board of Health vaccinated
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Public Health Nurse, Terri Khoury, organized the 6 th Annual Summer Safety
Fair which was held on May 27th, 2014 and was enjoyed by over 500 Canton
residents, mostly families with young children. Displays included a ―midget‖ equine
exhibition, demonstrations from the Town‘s Fire and Police Departments including
bike safety and a helmet giveaway, fire safety, importance of sunscreen, and various
Town Department presentations and displays. Prizes were awarded to winners of the
School Department‘s Bookmark Contest and the bookmarks were later featured in a
Calendar created and distributed throughout Canton. The Masonic Youth Childhood
Identity Program (MY CHIP), which is a regular staple of this event, was sponsored
by the Canton Police Department and conducted by the Freemasons from Blue Hill
Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Canton, creating and distributing emergency identification
kits containing, among other items, fingerprints and DNA samples of children for
the parents of those who participated.
Public Health Nurse, Jane Pratt, with the help and cooperation from the Canton
Police Department and local teen volunteers, conducted surprise tobacco compliance
inspections at Canton establishments that sell tobacco and nicotine products.
Consequently, Canton has managed to maintain its below average rate of minors who
illegally purchase tobacco related products in the Town as well as tobacco non-
compliance with worker safety and tobacco control laws.
On January 1, 2014, the Board of Health‘s newly promulgated ―Regulation of
the Canton Board of Health Prohibition of the Sale of Tobacco Products to Minors‖
went into effect, limiting or prohibiting certain nicotine products for sale in Canton,
and essentially raising the age to purchase tobacco and nicotine products to 21.
Additionally, as required by the Regulation, a second risk survey, part of a required
5-year study, was conducted among middle school and high school age students. The
results of the survey will be statistically tallied and compared over a 5-year period to
determine how successful the changes were in this cutting edge regulation.
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Nursing staff members provided Canton Citizens the following services in 2014:
Vitamin B-12 injections
Combined home/office visits
Annual Influenza Vaccinations
Blood Pressure Clinics
Sun safety instruction at Town Pool
Mosquito safety instruction
Veterans Clinics
State mandated sharps (needle) drop off and collection
Children‘s camp inspection by the Nurses and Health Agents
Employee health screenings
Cable 8 Health Series broadcasts
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Dr. Paul Andreani worked as the animal medical consultant for the Board and
with the Town‘s Animal Inspector to ensure all State DFA (Department of Food and
Agriculture) requirements are met. With the popularity of pets in homes, the Board
of Health works to ensure that the risk of disease from pets to family members is
reduced or eliminated as such health risks are directly linked to the health of these
animals. Accordingly the appropriate steps must therefore be taken to control any
known cases of zoonoses (animal diseases that can be contracted by humans).
CONTINUING INITIATIVES:
In 2014, populations of human-biting mosquitoes infected with Eastern Equine
Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus (WNV), two dangerous diseases spread by
infected mosquitoes, remained at an unusually low level which was partly the result
of intense larvicide and insecticide applications by the Norfolk County Mosquito
Control Project using aircraft and ultra-low volume (ULV) insecticide ground
spraying. These 2 arboviral epizootics continue to be monitored by the Board of
Health, the Norfolk County Mosquito Control Program, and the Massachusetts
Department of Public Health.
Director of Public Health, John Ciccotelli, continues to maintain and update the
Town‘s Emergency Dispensing Site and all Hazards Preparedness Plan. The Plan is
annually evaluated by the State under its Technical Assistance Review (TAR)
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initiative. The Plan enables the Board of Health, with the assistance from the Canton
Medical Reserve Corps (CMRC) and other agencies, to distribute needed
medications or vaccinations from the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS), to the
entire population of Canton, if necessary within a 48 hour period in the event of a
catastrophic epidemic, and/or to provide emergency medical shelter with a non-acute
care medical capacity to the public if needed and respond to any other mass
biological, chemical, radiological, or medical emergency if necessary.
The CMRC is part of the NC-7 MRC (Norfolk County-7 Medical Reserve
Corps) which is also prepared to care for any part of the 7-town community
(Canton, Dedham, Milton, Needham, Norwood, Wellesley, Westwood) of which it
is composed that might require emergency shelter or other necessary health related
accommodations during a disaster or other emergency event. This year, the CMRC
has also begun working closely with Canton‘s Community Emergency Response
Team (CERT), directed by the Town‘s Emergency Management Director and Fire
Chief, Charles Doody.
The Canton Medical Reserve Corps (CMRC), as one Division of the NC-7
MRC, is and official agency affiliated with the US Surgeon General‘s Office. It
remains a vital resource of both medical and non-medical volunteers whose purpose
is to respond to large-scale biomedical emergencies or pandemics. Funding for the
CMRC is entirely through State, Federal and private institutional grants and does not
require financial support from Canton taxpayers. New volunteers are needed and are
always welcome.
The Board of Health would like to express its appreciation to the entire Health
Department Staff and all its volunteers for their generosity of time and hard work in
order to help keep Canton a healthy community.
As always, the Board of Health is pleased and privileged to serve the Town of
Canton and its citizens.
Respectfully submitted,
Dr. Julie E. Goodman, Chairman
Robert P. Schneiders, Vice Chairman
Dr. Richard Levrault, Clerk
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HISTORICAL COMMISSION
801 Washington Street
Canton, MA 02021
histcomm@town.canton.ma.us
Kathleen Keith - Chairman Paul Mitcheroney - vice chairman
Sepp Bergschneider - member James Fitzpatrick - member
George Comeau - member Michael Nourse - member
Susan Gibbs - member Jerald Carmichael - alternate
The Historical Commission is responsible for community-wide historic preservation
planning. The Commission‘s duty is to identify, protect and preserve Canton‘s
properties and sites that are of historic significance.
The Commission works in cooperation with other municipal agencies, such as the
Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Conservation
Commission and Building Inspector to insure that the goals of historic preservation
are considered in the planning and future development of the Town.
The Inventory of Cultural and Historic Resources for the Town is one of the
principal and ongoing projects of the Commission. As of 2014 the Commission has
completed over 400 surveys of historic properties which are listed on the
Massachusetts Historical Commission‘s State Register of Historic Places. The
inventory forms may be found through the Massachusetts Cultural Resources
Information System (MACRIS). Also available on MACRIS is the National
Register of Historic Places nomination form for Canton Corner Historic District.
Links to MACRIS are on the Historical Commission‘s webpage on the town website.
This year the Commission engaged an architectural historian to survey six properties,
three of which were slated for demolition. Although a building may be lost to
demolition it is important to town history to have photographic and written
documentation of a property. The Commission also received applications for four
Demolition Delays.
In 2012 Canton voters adopted the Community Preservation Act (CPA) which has
been a great benefit to the Commission‘s ongoing project to clean and repair historic
gravestones in Canton Corner Cemetery. Prior to the adoption of the Community
Preservation Act the Commission was only able to have a small amount of
gravestone preservation work done each year. In 2013 the Commission applied to
the Canton Community Preservation Committee for funds to conduct a larger
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gravestone preservation project in the Canton Corner Cemetery and in 2014 Town
Meeting voted to award $25,000 for the project. The work will be done by Sculpture
and Decorative Arts Conservation Services, LLC of Somerville.
In June Wallace Gibbs announced his retirement from the Commission after serving
as Chairman for 13 years. The Commission is most grateful for Chairman Gibbs
unwavering leadership during his long tenure.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen G. Keith, Chairman
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HOUSING AUTHORITY
Board of the Canton Housing Authority 660 Washington St
Chairman - John McSweeney Vice Chairman Canton, MA 02021
Board Members - Glen Hannington, 781-828-5144
Joseph DeFelice, Adam Brothers
Executive Director - Mark Roy cantonhous@aol.com
Hours of Operation: 8:00AM to 4:00PM W 12:30PM to 4:00PM
The Canton Housing Authority reports the following activities for 2014.
The Housing Authority experienced two devastating losses this year as both our
Chairman – Martin Dorian – and our Vice Chairman – William McDaid – passed
away. Marty served on the Board for over 47 years – helping oversee the
construction of almost all of the public housing in Canton. He served faithfully as the
Chairman for the past couple decades and was an active member of MassNahro –
fighting for legislation that would help low income seniors, families and
handicapped individuals across the State. Bill served more than 32 years on the
Board, actively helping in the development of both Brayton Circle and the
Hemenway School Apts. He served as Vice Chairman for many years. He was also a
great source of support for the staff – since he worked right across the street.
Both these gentlemen and admirable public servants will be greatly missed!
The CHA had a busy year with many capital improvement projects. Some of the
projects that were completed this past year included:
1) window replacement during unit turnover at Hagan & Rubin Courts
2) concrete repair at Hagan & Hemenway
3) intercom system upgrade at Rubin
4) replacement of several roofs at Rubin
5) kitchen & bath rehab at veteran‘s family units
6) replacement of all bulkheads at the veteran‘s family units
7) paving of driveways, walkways & sidewalks at the veteran‘s family units
8) complete rehab upon unit turnover at two veteran‘s family units and
9) installation of ADA compliant doors at Hagan & Rubin‘s laundry rooms.
We also were very grateful to receive CPA funds to replace electrical panels and
smoke detectors at the veteran‘s family units. This project has been bogged down in
bureaucracy, but we expect to begin work in the spring. Other projects we hope to do
this year include: continuing window replacement at Hagan & Rubin, slider door/
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window replacement at Hemenway, bathroom fan upgrade at Hagan, repair to
underground pipes at the veteran‘s family unit and replacement of the remaining
roofs at Rubin. Over $1 million in work remains.
We wish to thank Sheriff Michael Bellotti and his Community Outreach Program for
their help over the past year. They helped with cleaning & painting of both elderly
and family units, as well as cleaning building hallways and community rooms. We
look forward to working with them in the future.
Our maintenance staff – Peter, Mike, Jim and John – turned over 30 elderly units and
3 family units (all of which required complete rehab) this past year. We thank all the
guys for their hard work, in particular John, who supervised the many capital
projects. We also thank our Executive Director Mark, our administrative staff Brenda
& Denise and our volunteers Ann & Nancy!
The Canton Housing Authority manages 202 units of elderly housing, 33 units of
family housing, 12 units of barrier-free housing, 19 Massachusetts Rental Housing
Vouchers, and we host 19 Section 8 Vouchers.
The wait for elderly Canton applicants is just a few months. The age requirement is
60. The wait for ―non-elderly/ handicap‖ applicants is extremely long, even for
Canton residents. Our family wait list is currently closed to standard applications.
We will continue to accept emergency applications, and as a reminder, local
residents are given a priority.
The Board holds its monthly meetings on the second Tuesday starting at 6:00pm at
the Hemenway School.
We wish to express our continued appreciation to the Town (in particular the DPW),
our staff and the residents for their support in our efforts to provide decent, safe,
sanitary, and affordable housing within our community.
Respectfully submitted,
John McSweeney, Chairman
CANTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
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HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Upper Memorial Hall
801 Washington Street
Canton, MA 02021
Fax: 781-575-6602
Jody K. Middleton, Human Resources Administrator
Jmiddleton@town.canton.ma.us, 781-821-2936
Carlene Campbell Hegarty Human Resources Specialist
cchegarty@town.canton.ma.us, 339-502-5727
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Human Resources Department has added a part-time position of Human
Resources Specialist which will enable the office to service our staff and residents
more efficiently. Please welcome Carlene Campbell Hegarty. Her office is located at
Memorial Hall, second floor. I will also continue to hold office hours at Memorial
Hall, and visit each school once a month. This provides a consistent presence for
both the town and school employees; in addition to showing our commitment in
strengthening our relationships. This schedule has been very well received and we
have seen an increase in communication by all departments.
In 2015 the Human Resources Department will focus its attention on better
communication between staff and residents. We will also continue to provide support
to departments and employees regarding leave administration, the workers
compensation program and recruiting that includes advertising, interviewing, hiring,
advising, pre-employment requirements and benefits orientation to eligible town and
school employees. The Town recently rolled out a new website and we will continue
to enhance the Human Resources Department webpage by posting jobs, benefits
information and state and federal guidelines as it pertains to Human Resources. Visit
us at: http://town.canton.ma.us/159/Human-Resources-Department
As Human Resources Administrator, I am grateful for all the support from residents
and staff, both from the Town and School. I am looking forward to another
successful year.
Respectfully submitted,
Jody K. Middleton
Human Resources Administrator
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PUBLIC LIBRARY
LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Susan Cogliano, Chairperson 786 Washington St.
Joyce Wiseman, Vice-Chairperson Canton, MA 02021
Peg Mead, Secretary Telephone: 781-821-5027
email: calib@ocln.org
Mark Lague, Library Director
director: mlague@ocln.org
Hours of Service: Tue-Thu 10:00-9:00,
Fri-Sat 10:00-5:30, Closed Sun
(Children‘s Library Closed Tues 5:30pm)
Library Trustees Dorothy Shea, George Comeau, and Susan Cogliano were
reelected. The slate of officers was voted in May. Kathy Fox-Alfano was
reappointed to serve as liaison to the Friends of the Library. The Board reviewed
and revised policies on public use of the meeting rooms, historical collection
development, acceptance of gifts, exhibits and displays.
Library staff were saddened by the resignations of two of their members late in the
year. Will Dion, who served as Technology Librarian for fifteen years resigned in
December, and Debra Sundin resigned her position as Children‘s Assistant. This
position was filled by Lorraine Brooks who was selected from among forty-five
applicants. The Library staff celebrated Lisa Quinn‘s thirty-year milestone with the
Library from student Page to Senior Librarian.
The Library met minimum State Certification Standards, earning $15,338 in State
Aid. In FY14, the Library revolving funds earned a net $18,350 from passport fees,
$17,670 in borrower fees, and $4335 from room rental fees. The Library also
received $1,609 in gifts, and $5,463 was spent by the Friends on the Library‘s
behalf.
In a joint application with the Canton Historical Society, we received a Community
Preservation grant of $10,000 for Preservation of Historical Documents.
The Library was reauthorized as a Passport Acceptance Facility with Bonnie Jette,
joining Lisa Quinn, Carolyn Elkort, and Mark Lague as certified agents. 735
passport applications were processed for the year. Director Lague was re-elected
Treasurer of Old Colony Library Network (OCLN), and chair of the Planning &
Budget Committee.
The number of residents with active library cards remained stable at 10,796, and
overall circulation of items increased over last year by the slight margin of 258 items
for a total of 269,045 items. 32,146 more items were loaned to other libraries. The
loan of eBooks grew by 52%. The Library participated in a pilot project supported
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by the Massachusetts Library System to provide a state-wide eBook lending resource
now joined by OCLN and a majority of libraries across the state.
Attendance decreased by 1.7% for the year to 162,566 door counts attributable to
snow days. 183 adult programs were offered by the Library with dozens more
presented or sponsored by outside groups. Total attendance for adult programs was
2680, a 5% increase. Major programs were supported by the Friends of the Library
and included the 1st ever Library Mini-Golf enjoyed by 250. Two Downton Abbey
Teas were sold out. One Book One Community headed by Friend Linda Berman,
along with many volunteers, encouraged participants to read ―The Map Thief‖ and
attend related programs including a presentation by Michael Blanding. Children were
also invited to join in learning about maps and their home town. Many authors
visited Canton including Hallie Ephron, Hiawatha Bray, Donald Brown, Jon
Leiberman, Neville Frankel, and others. Other programs helped attendees learn
about immigrating, buying a home, learning to paint, meditate, reduce clutter, and
retire comfortably. Many readers joined one of three book clubs begun by library
staff this year, or discovered the on-going Friends with Books Club or the Good
Morning Book Club. Poetry lovers joined the Poetry Circle run by volunteer Louise
La Fontaine. The Film & Discussion Program showcased Oscar nominated films.
The Children‘s Librarians hosted tours and visited kindergartens, 1st grades and
preschools, ran morning and bedtime story-times, family movies, and crafts. In
collaboration with CAPE, costumed storybook characters brought books to life for
lucky storytimers. The popular Barn Babies petting zoo returned. Free Keyogi Yoga
was again offered by a certified instructor. Self-Help Inc provided learning through
play activities for preschoolers. Partnership for Children offered Puppet Playhouse,
Tot Time and Play & Learn programs. With Junior Library staff, Mary Jane Mangan
again organized a ―Princess Sleepover‖. CPD officer Ken Drinan continues to visit
monthly with Jake the reading therapy dog. The Canton Fire Dept gave out fire hats
and taught fire safety. The Summer Reading program "Fizz, Boom, Read" had 203
participants who read a total of 2388 books. A total of 3004 participated in 132
children‘s programs. The program was topped off for seventy kids with ―Science
Magic‖ from the Museum of Science. Seventy-three families signed up for the new
―1,000 Books Before Kindergarden‖ program that gives positive incentives for
developing young readers.
New Teen Librarian Rosie Moore can be counted on for some very enticing displays
and engaging activities such as baking a pie, coloring flowers, painting with bubbles,
making snowflakes, and learning to be a conscientious volunteer, or teen advisor.
The Young Adult Dept offered a summer reading program for Teens for the first
time ever. ―Blind Date with a Book‖ gave readers to the possibility to discover new
novels to love or not – and rate their date.
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The Library continues to grow technologically. Our public computers increased to an
average of 775 users per week. With the assistance of MIS, we‘ve updated our public
workstations and networks. The reach of our wifi connections extended to the lower
and upper levels. The Canton Historical Wiki continues to grow through the
continued volunteer commitment of archivist John Healey. Pronunciator, an on-line
language learning service was added to our on-line offerings. The Library
transitioned to a new website that will allow greater interactivity with patrons.
OCLN introduced a new public catalog.
We are ever indebted to the indispensable generosity and support of the Friends of
the Library. This year the Friends purchased the display island and glass-top table in
the lobby. The Mini golf fundraiser was a success, with about 250 golfers enjoying a
unique experience at the Library. Book sales were held in the fall and spring. The
Friends and Trustees hosted an Honors Breakfast to thank our many volunteers for
their service. ―Friends with Books‖ met on the last Thursday of each month. The
Open Book Coffeehouse, now in its ninth year under Friend of the Library Emily
Prigot, held eleven performances for over 600 people. Canton Writes, the 5th annual
town-wide all-ages, writing contest drew over 70 contestants. Louise LaFontaigne
hosted a Poetry Circle which meets every third Thursday afternoon of the month.
One Book One Community Committee, led by Linda Berman, put together a group
of programs exploring the themes of ―The Map Thief‖ culminating with a general
discussion of the book led by the author. Community Services Librarian, Carolyn
Elkort deserves much credit for her involvement in helping to organize Library and
Friends events at the Library.
Many town committees and community groups used the Library for their program
activities including the Canton Art Association, Garden Club, Historical Society,
AAUW, MSPCC, Scouts, Mom‘s Club, and Senior Men‘s Club. Meeting rooms
were rented to commercial, non-profit, and private groups, earning $4,335 that
helped to subsidize maintenance and programming expenses. The Library posted the
events and messages of town departments and non-profits daily on the Community
Message Board.
A number of interior areas were painted. We worked with the Building Renovations
Committee to plan for a new meeting space, and began migration of the collection
from that stack area. Eagle Scout Jonathan Nunes‘s led his troupe to paint the
children's entrance, power wash exterior walls and label our ornamental trees.
We thank the many volunteers and senior tax program workers who perform many
timely tasks that help keep the Library running smoothly. 58 individuals recorded
4,677 hours of service. We are grateful for an excellent library staff dedicated to
serving Canton, and for the collaborative spirit of all town departments.
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We gratefully acknowledge generous gifts of the Canton Art Association, Moms‘
Club, Drs. Thomas & Irene Kelley, Linda Onishi, and the families of Ann Starr and
Fred Giffels. Private donations for the year totaled $1,609 not including an
anonymous donation of $5,000 to the Friends in ―appreciation for the Library staff‖.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Cogliano, Chair, Board of Library Trustees
Mark Lague, Library Director
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NORFOLK COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT
NCMCD operations apply an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to
mosquito control that is rational, environmentally sensitive, and cost effective.
Surveillance
We are engaged in an intensive monitoring process through weekly field collections
and data analysis in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Public
Health (MDPH) to detect for disease-vectoring mosquitoes. Virus isolations assist us
in focusing our surveillance to hot zones thereby allowing us to alert nearby towns of
a potential epidemic.
Virus Isolations in the town: WNV in Culex pipiens/restuans complex 7/8/14
Requests for service: 475
Water Management
Communication with residents and town/state/federal officials, site visits,
monitoring, wildlife management, and land surveys while maintaining regulatory
compliance is integral to the management of waterways that may contribute to
mosquito breeding. Pre- to post-management documentation allows us to assess the
efficacy of our work.
Culverts cleared 5 culverts
Drainage ditches checked/hand cleaned 9,550 feet
Intensive hand clean/brushing* 5,730
Mechanical water management 0
Tires collected 7
* Combination of brush cutting and clearing of severely degraded drainage systems
or streams by hand.
Larval Control
When mosquito larval habitat management is not possible, larval mosquito
abatement is the most environmentally friendly and effective method of disease
control. An intensive monitoring program, aides in our decision to effectively target
culprit locations.
Spring aerial larvicide applications (April) 928.1 acres
Summer aerial larvicide applications (May – August) 0 acres
Larval control - briquette & granular applications by hand 10.3 acres
Rain basin treatments – briquettes by hand (West Nile virus control) 440 basins
Abandoned/unopened pool or other manmade structures treated 2 briquet
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Adult Control
Adult mosquito control is necessary when public health and/or quality of life is
threatened either by disease agents, overwhelming populations, or both. Our rigorous
surveillance program, along with service request data and state of the art GPS and
computer equipment, allows us to focus our treatments to targeted areas.
Adult aerosol ultra low volume (ULV) applications from trucks 10,289 acres
Respectfully submitted,
David A. Lawson, Director
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PLANNING BOARD
801 Washington Street
Canton, MA 02021
Fax: 781-821-5019
Jeremy J. Comeau, Chairman
Christopher Connolly, Vice Chairman
Michael Mitcheroney, Clerk
Tori McClain, Member
George F. Jenkins, Member
Karen Lawlor, Administrative Assistant
Timothy Richard, Town Planner
Thomas Houston, Professional Services, Inc.
Organization and Membership
On April 8, 2014, Michael Mitcheroney was elected to fill the seat vacated by Kristin
Mirliani. Mrs. Mirliani served the Town of Canton well in her five years and we
wish her the best in her future endeavors.
On June 4, 2014, the Planning Board reorganized, at which time Jeremy J. Comeau
was re-elected Chairman of the Board for a second year, Chris Connolly was elected
Vice Chairman, and Michael Mitcheroney was elected Clerk.
Function
The Planning Board is comprised of five elected, volunteer town residents of varied
backgrounds. They are charged with the following responsibilities:
Preparation and updating of the Town‘s Master Plan;
Review and approval of the construction of new subdivisions;
Adoption and Review of Town‘s Subdivision Rules and Regulations;
Presenting new streets to Town Meeting for Acceptance;
Review and recommendation of site plans for the Zoning Board of Appeals;
Proposal of amendments to the Zoning By-laws and reporting on
amendments filed by others;
Overseeing the Town‘s Scenic Ways;
Approval of some special permits as permitted under the Zoning By-Laws;
Appointment of the Canton Center Design Review Board;
Any other duty as prescribed under the General Laws of the Commonwealth
and the By-Laws of the Town of Canton.
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Development Activity
The Planning Board conducted technical reviews of site plans and filed Reports of
the Planning Board with the Zoning Board of Appeal for six (6) projects including
Multi-Use Buildings at 955 Turnpike Street, Commercial Building at 70 Hudson
Road, Brightview at Canton Assisted Living at 125 Turnpike Street, Premiere Fence
at 1010 Turnpike Street, The Storage Shed on Bailey Street, and the Judge Rotenberg
Education Center Parking Expansion on Turnpike Street. The Planning Board
reviewed seven (7) subdivision plans for compliance with its Rules & Regulations
including White Tail Estates Definitive Subdivision Plan at 8 Albert Street,
Commerce Way Definitive Subdivision Plan, Yorkshire Estates Definitive
Subdivision Plan, Indian Lane Preliminary Flexible Open Space Subdivision Plan,
296 York Street Preliminary Subdivision Plan, Stillwater Estates Preliminary
Subdivision Plan, and Dedham Street Preliminary Subdivision Plan. The Planning
Board monitored construction of six (6) subdivisions including Evelyn Estates
Subdivision, Cedarcrest Road Extension Flexible Open Space Subdivision, Green
Street Improvements, 363 Chapman Street Subdivision, Beaver Meadow Estates, and
Turtle Creek Flexible Open Space Subdivision. The Planning Board reviewed and
approved various Approval Not Required (ANR) Plans for division of land having
frontage on existing roads and streets.
The Planning Board held Scenic Way Public Hearings on projects proposing removal
of shade trees or stone walls within designated Scenic Ways in the Town.
The Planning Board played an active role in the Town Meeting process holding
public hearings on Zoning Articles and sponsored Zoning Articles.
Other Initiatives
This year the Planning Board began the process to update our Subdivision Rules and
Regulations, Special Permit Rules, and Site Plan Inspection Program Guidelines. The
Rules and Regulations Governing Subdivisions were last approved in January, 2004
and through joint meetings with the Conservation Commission we felt adjustments
were necessary to streamline the review process with both the Planning Board and
Conservation Commission.
In 2014, the Planning Board with input from the Conservation Commission, the
Conservation Agent, and the Town Engineering Department also initiated
comprehensive revision of the Planning Board Rules and Regulations Governing the
Subdivision of Land to incorporate updated technical standards particularly with
respect to stormwater management and low impact development.
The Board, along with the Board of Selectman worked to hire a new Town Planner
as the position had been vacant for numerous years. With the help of Jody
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Middleton and the Human Resources Department, the selected candidate is slated to
begin in February 2015.
This year also brought about a new iteration of the Revere/Plymouth Rubber
Property. A working group consisting of member of various committees including
the Planning Board and the Board of Selectman met with the development team.
While a Special Town Meeting was originally scheduled, the developer decided to
bring a proposal to Annual Town Meeting in 2015. The Planning Board will
continue to take the lead on vetting the proposal as statutorily required under M.G.L.
Chapter 40A by holding public hearings and reporting to Town Meeting.
We wish to extend our sincere appreciation to the Town Clerk, Zoning Board or
Appeals, the Engineering Division, Town Counsel Paul Derensis, and HR
Administrator Jody Middleton for their continued support throughout the year. We
would also like to thank the Planning Board‘s Consultant Engineer, Thomas
Houston, and his entire staff at PSC for their efforts assisting the Planning Board
with the peer review process.
Finally, on behalf of the Board, I would like to express our undying gratitude to
Karen Lawlor, Administrative Assistant to the Planning Board. It is because of Ms.
Lawlor that the Planning Department runs as smoothly as it does. She has proven to
be an invaluable asset to the Board and I am elated she decided to work for us almost
3 years ago.
Jeremy J. Comeau, Chairman
Canton Planning Board
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
Mission Statement
It is the primary mission of the Canton Police Department, to deliver professional
police services to the residents and business owners of Canton, as well as those who
visit our community regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic origin or sexual
orientation.
Crime
The Canton Police Department made several substantial arrests throughout 2014, to
include solving multiple house breaks being perpetrated by a suspect from Brockton.
The perpetrator was parking his vehicle on a side street and riding a bicycle around
neighborhoods before choosing a home to break into. Additionally, we executed
several search warrants and made numerous arrests of suspects selling narcotics such
as Percocet, methamphetamine and heroine.
Personnel
In October of 2014 Officer Robert Schneiders retired after completing 21 years of
service to the town of Canton.
The last quarter of 2014 brought us two new officers- James Galanis and Angela
Gulla. Each officer has brought with them unique talents which will enable them to
carry on with our expanding community policing model. Officer Galanis has
coached youth sports in town for a number of years and Officer Gulla is a certified
RAD (Rape Aggressive Defense) instructor and equine riding enthusiast.
Community Initiatives
The Canton Police Department will continue to build strong meaningful bonds with
our community through proactive programs such as the Canton Substance Abuse
Coalition, Chief‘s Chat and guest cooking appearances at the Galvin Middle
School‘s Rainbow Cafe. We are committed to providing drug and alcohol free
gatherings for our young residents, such as the ―Fire and Ice‖ evening and our ―Open
Gym‖ nights throughout the summer. Our Family Service Unit (FSU) has been a
successful addition to our organization and we will continue to build upon best
practices within it.
Under the supervision of Canton resident Dr. Dan Muse, every Canton police officer
was trained and equipped with the narcotic overdose reversal drug, Narcan. Since
the inception of this program, our officers have reversed two overdoses that could
very easily have been deaths. On the proactive front, we will continue to work hard
to educate our students on the dangers of substance and alcohol use through our
School Resource Officer program-inclusive of the Galvin Middle School. We also
aggressively investigate, arrest and prosecute individuals who sell drugs or provide
alcohol to residents in our community. Completing the Education, Treatment and
Enforcement model when dealing with drugs in our community
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The Year Ahead
In 2015, the Canton Police Department will continue to concentrate on reducing the
demand of drugs in our community. We expanded our presence in the Canton school
system and also continue to maintain personnel at the Blue Hills Regional High
School on a weekly basis. We are confident that the proactive programs and
strategies we have put in place will help to identify children at risk at earlier ages,
and thus help to circumvent issues from arising in the future.
We continue to embrace our role as the first line of defense in the ―homeland
security‖ mission. Members of our department played a significant in safeguarding
the 2014 Marathon Bombing by sending personnel and resources to Boston,
Ashland, Natick and Wellesley. The Canton Police Department will again play a
vital role in partnering with the Boston Police, the State Police, federal law
enforcement and a host of surrounding local police agencies in securing the 2015
Boston Marathon.
In Service,
Kenneth N. Berkowitz
Chief of Police
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PUBLIC BLDGS & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
79 PLEASANT STREET
CANTON, MA 02021
Edward Butler Tel. 781-821-5015
Building Maintenance Technician Fax 781-821-2138
e-mail ebutler@town.canton.ma.us
Hour of operation: Mon-Thurs 7AM to Midnight
Fridays 7 AM to 6 PM
Emergencies: 24/7
Under the Executive Office the Department currently has (4) four full-time
maintenance employees and (1) part-time administrative assistant at (5) five hours
per week. The Department is responsible for maintenance including HVAC,
cleaning, certain inspectional services (elevators etc.) and coordination of a variety
of vendors performing various routine and emergency service functions (generators
etc.), at the following facilities:
Memorial Hall 801 Washington Street
Pequitside Farm 79 Pleasant Street
Police Station 1492 Washington Street
DPW Garage maintenance only 150 Bolivar Street
Little Red House maintenance only 93 Pleasant Street
Water Dept Bldg. maintenance only 41 Pine Street
Fire Station 1 maintenance only 99 Revere Street
Fire Station 2 maintenance only 7 Sassamon Street
Animal Shelter maintenance only 160 Bolivar Street
Armando Recreation Facility maintenance only 92 Pleasant Street
Ponkapoag School maintenance only 2400 Washington Street
Cemetery Buildings maintenance only 1600 Washington Street
Respectfully Submitted,
Edward Butler
Building Maintenance Technician
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Administrative Office & Engineering Division 801 Washington Street-Lower Level
Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM 781-821-5023
Water Division Administration 801 Washington Street-Second Floor
Hours: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM 781-821-5017
Michael Trotta Superintendent of Public Works
Daniel Teague Operations Manager
James Donovan Town Engineer
William Walsh Highway Supervisor
Dennis Morton Water & Sewer Supervisor
Karen Welch Water & Sewer Billing Coordinator
It is the mission of the Public Works Department to ensure the value and
maintenance of the existing infrastructure of the Town of Canton as well as to
promote an investment in its future, thereby providing for the health and well being
of its Citizens.
The Public Works Department, acting through the Superintendent and Managers,
will provide these services in a cost effective, responsive, and accountable manner,
according to generally accepted municipal standards. The services will be provided
with a commitment to constant improvement.
ADMINISTRATION and HIGHWAY & MAINTENANCE DIVISIONS
The Administration Division provides centralized administrative and management
support for Public Works. Its activities include managing customer service requests,
business accounts, payroll, and information processing.
The Administration Division handled 8,345 phone inquiries, issued 1,658 Yard
Waste Stickers, processed 4,477 invoices, and created 651 work orders.
The Highway & Maintenance Division is responsible for the upkeep of Town roads,
sidewalks, trees, drains, the Canton Corner Cemetery, and the maintenance of all
equipment. Its activities include sweeping streets, repairing or reconstructing roads
and sidewalks, providing winter maintenance, cleaning catch basins on all public
streets, and repairing both Public Works and other Town owned vehicles and
equipment.
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Highway & Maintenance Division coordinated 3.6 miles of paving on 11 streets. The
streets included Pleasant, Walford Park, Wardwell, Trudy, Forbes, Andrea, Hubbard,
Sutcliffe, Hillcrest, Brooksweld, and Greenbrier. The Division closed out 631 work
orders generated from customer service requests.
All streets were swept three times and over seven hundred twenty five catch basins
were cleaned.
Streets were sanded or plowed 24 times. Winter storms totaled 67.5-inches. The
Division fought two major winter storms; 14.5-inches falling January 3 - 4 and
13-inches falling January 21 – 22, 2014.
ENGINEERING DIVISION
The Engineering Division provides technical support and project co-ordination for
the Department as well as for other Town Boards and agencies. The Division also
inspects and approves contract and private work that add to the infrastructure of the
Town.
The Division dealt with 702 service requests and issued 388 street opening or
utilities permits. The Division completed in-house design, and oversaw the
construction of the Pleasant St. Roundabout.
Engineering also prepared and submitted State Grant Applications to assist with
pavement management program and supplement Chapter 90 appropriations.
WATER SEWER DIVISION
The Water Sewer Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the
Town‘s water and sanitary sewer systems. The Division provides safe clean drinking
water from Town wells and the MWRA. Sanitary waste is removed through the
sewer system and transferred to the MWRA interceptor and then to Deer Island
treatment facility.
The Division processed 37,239 water sewer bills, handled 1,950 water and 351 sewer
service requests, and completed 1,146 water meter installation and water meter
service calls.
Water Sewer Division produced 567 MG from the Moran and Sullivan Treatment
Facilities and bought 369 MG from the MWRA for calendar year 2014.
The Division contracted with USI Services to replace existing water meters with
radio read meters.
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Reflection
Public Works congratulates John Request for forty years, Jo-Anne Cole for thirty
years, James Penza and Karen Welch for twenty five years, Gary Amando for twenty
years, and Charles Lenhart, James Marshall, Dan Teague, David MacDonald, Dan
Ouzounian, and Toby Cibotti for fifteen years of service We also welcome Scott
Redquest to the Water Sewer Division and Tim Stock to Highway Maintenance
Division. Our success is built upon their commitment and effort.
We thank Joe Welch and Richard Gilson for their many years of service and wish
them continued success in their retirement.
Respectfully Submitted
Michael Trotta
Superintendent of Public Works
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PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
William J. Armando Recreation Facility
92 Pleasant Street
Canton, MA 02021
www.cantonrec.com
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Phone: 781-821-5030 Fax: 781-575-6587
DEPARTMENT STAFF PLAYGROUND & RECREATION
COMMISSION
Janet M. Maguire Recreation Director Larry Bogue, Chairman
Nick Pirelli Assistant Director Debra Kelly, Secretary
Audrey Cohen Secretary Cab Devoll
Dennis C. Aldrich Maintenance Supervisor Richie Eckler
Allan White Facility Maintenance Worker Stacey Gorman
Michael T. O‘Brien Grounds Maintenance Worker Alison Grossman
James G. Walsh Grounds Maintenance Worker Tom Theodore
Michael Mitcheroney Grounds Maintenance Worker
Canton Parks and Recreation is dedicated to enriching the lives of all citizens
through diverse and innovative recreational programs and services. With a focus on
the arts, sports and games, the outdoors, education, and celebrations, we provide both
active and passive social opportunities that build community and inspire personal
growth. Our parks provide support for formal and informal recreation that
contributes to enhancing the quality of life. The department encourages citizens to
become active, responsible, and engaged members of the community.
The members of the Playground and Recreation Commission, appointed by the
Board of Selectmen, embody a cross section of Canton residents. The Commission
works with the department to implement our mission and to meet the needs of the
community. The Commission members also play a vital role in the planning and
implementation of special events sponsored by the Recreation Department.
STAFF UPDATES
In 2014, Canton Parks and Recreation welcomed Michael Mitcheroney to the
fulltime Maintenance Staff. With nine years of experience working seasonally at
Metropolis Skating Rink and as a member the summer maintenance crew, Michael
was able to hit the ground running in his new role. A Canton resident, Michael has
also stepped up to join the Planning Board which will call upon his background in
Geography and Regional Planning. An Assistant Director Position was also added to
the department. After an extensive search that produced over one hundred and
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twenty applicants, Nick Pirelli was hired in this new role. He will be primarily
responsible for programming and marketing along with recruiting, hiring, and
training seasonal staff. Nick‘s uniquely diverse background in Recreational
Programming, Facility Management, and Community Partnerships will allow him to
assist the department in taking positive strides toward becoming a model for
surrounding towns.
After many years of working with the Council on Aging (COA) to arrange
transportation for Canton senior citizens for medical appointments, errands,
shopping, and social events, this responsibility was passed on to the COA in
preparation for the opening of its new facility in 2015.
FACILITIES
The Recreation Department manages four main facilities: the Armando Recreation
Facility, Metropolis Skating Rink, Bolivar Swimming Pool, and the Gridley School
Building. In addition, the department is responsible for the maintenance of nineteen
athletic fields and seven playgrounds located at thirteen locations throughout the
town of Canton. The various facilities service Canton‘s youth sports programs in
soccer, ice hockey, lacrosse, football, baseball, and softball, as well as, adult softball
leagues, summer playground and camp programs, other rental groups, and Canton
citizens throughout the year.
As part of a plan to formalize fees for use of outdoor facilities, the Commission spent
the better part of 2014 researching, reviewing, and discussing this topic in order to
implement a fee schedule that would provide equity for user groups and efficiency
for the department. After multiple revisions, the final document was approved by the
Board of Selectmen in December.
PROGRAMMING
Retention of exceptional leaders at the Parks and Recreation summer camps was the
key to success for Blast-Off, Pequitside Day Camp, and The Edge in 2014. These
programs provide preschool, elementary school, and middle school age children the
opportunity to engage in a variety of activities that are fun and promote a healthy
lifestyle and positive social interactions with their peers. Enrollment was on the rise
in each of these three programs with a seventy five percent increase in overall
participation. The Edge, in only its second year, tripled its enrollment demonstrating
the need for opportunities for middle school age children. In addition, the
department continued to maintain its full slate of diverse offerings including: arts
and crafts, gymnastics, tennis, track, skiing, skating, basketball, swim lessons, pre-
school music, and field hockey.
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Winter programs such as recreation learn to skate, ski and snowboard lessons at Blue
Hills were also on the rise with many new participants. In addition to public skating,
and public hockey opportunities, Metropolis Skating Rink is home to four local high
school hockey programs, hosts birthday parties and charity events, and provides use
of the facility to youth groups and school groups.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
The Playground and Recreation Commission worked closely with the department to
offer numerous community events in 2014: Cravens Field Dedication, Easter Egg
Hunt, July 4th Road Race and Fireworks Celebration, Summer Concert Series, Billy
Armando Golf Tournament, Halloween Parade, and Senior Citizen Christmas Party.
These events would not be possible without the generosity of the many businesses
and individuals that contribute their resources and talents to make these events
successful.
Approximately four hundred children participated in the Easter Egg Hunt at
Pequitside Farm. Fantastic weather and over four thousand eggs made for a great
day. A new approach was applied with separate start times for each age group and
the search for the golden egg in each age group brought new excitement with the
opportunity to earn a special prize.
Once again, the Irish Cultural Center played host to an exceptional fireworks display
on the Fourth of July. Over five thousand people joined the celebration with their
fellow citizens. In addition to the fireworks, attendees were treated to a concert by
Classic Trax and free activities such as inflatables and face painting.
The summer concert series on the CHS lawn saw record turnout in 2014 and drew
fans of all ages. Exit 2A, a band comprised of Canton middle school students, was
added to the strong line-up of favorites and performed right along-side seasoned
professionals such as The Leafmen.
The Billy Armando Golf Tournament sold out this year. The Blue Hill Country Club
provides a premier golf course, exceptional food, and hospitality to make this
tournament a successful event and fundraiser for the department to afford community
events such as the summer concert series.
In addition to the many programs offered, the Commission and Parks and Recreation
work in conjunction with other town departments and community organizations.
The commissioners were actively involved in the annual Safety Fair organized by the
Board of Health and the Reebok Road Race organized by the Canton Association of
Business and Industry.
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Special thanks to the Department of Public Works, Fire, and Police for their
consistent contributions and cooperation throughout the year to assist us especially
with these community events.
Canton Parks and Recreation would like to thank its staff and volunteers, the staff of
all other supporting town departments, the Board of Selectmen, and the citizens of
Canton for their continued support and participation in 2014. With added staff, the
future is bright. Find your passion and get involved in 2015!
Respectfully submitted,
Janet M. Maguire, Recreation Director
& the Playground and Recreation Commission
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REGIONAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE
Central Norfolk County
Regional Emergency Planning Committee
Business: (781) 575-6654 Fax: (781) 821-6591
Charles E. Doody
Vice Chairman
Email: cdoody@town.canton.ma.us
The Central Norfolk Regional Emergency Planning Committee membership is made
up of representatives from Canton, Medway, Millis, Norwood, Sharon, Walpole and
Westwood. The Central Norfolk REPC has achieved Full Certification status as of
July 26, 2013, completing all of the requirements required by the State Emergency
Response Committee.
The objectives of the committee are as follows:
1. Prepare a regional emergency plan and review it annually
2. Evaluate the need for resources to develop, implement, and exercise the plan
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of the plan
4. Make recommendations with respect to additional resources and how to provide
them
5. Establish procedures for receiving and processing requests from the public for
information about and/or copies of emergency response plans
6. Provide public awareness
7. Review and act as oversight for hazardous materials training for municipal services
The Central Norfolk Regional Emergency Planning Committee continues to provide
regional training to member communities focusing on preparedness and mitigation of
manmade and natural disasters.
Respectfully Submitted
Charles E. Doody
Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director
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BLUE HILLS REGIONAL DISTRICT SCHOOL COMMITTEE
800 Randolph Street
Canton, Mass. 02021
Telephone: 781-828-5800
Fax: 781-828-0794
Email: dsc@bluehills.org
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
The following members comprised the 2013-2014 / 2014-2015 District School Committee:
AVON: Mr. Francis J. Fistori
BRAINTREE: Mr. Germano John Silveira (Elected Secretary on June 17, 2014,
effective July 1; Mr. Eric C. Erskine won election to this position on
Nov. 4, 2014)
CANTON: Mr. Aidan G. Maguire, Jr. (Elected Chairman on June 17, 2014,
effective July 1)
DEDHAM: Mr. Joseph A. Pascarella resigned as of July 1, 2014; Mr. Thomas
R. Polito, Jr. was appointed to the position on Sept. 4, 2014 by the
Dedham School Committee and Board of Selectmen and was later
elected on Nov. 4, 2014.
HOLBROOK: Mr. Robert A. McNeil
MILTON: Mr. Festus Joyce
NORWOOD: Mr. Kevin L. Connolly
RANDOLPH: Mrs. Marybeth Nearen (Elected Secretary on Nov. 4, 2014)
WESTWOOD: Mr. Charles W. Flahive (Elected Vice Chairman on June 17, 2014,
effective July 1)
The Blue Hills Regional District School Committee is pleased to submit its Annual
Report to the residents of the Town of Canton.
Blue Hills Regional Technical School continues its steadfast commitment to
providing the highest caliber academic and vocational instruction to district students
in grades nine through twelve, and to those receiving postgraduate training. The nine
towns in the district include Avon, Braintree, Canton, Dedham, Holbrook, Milton,
Norwood, Randolph, and Westwood.
Mr. James P. Quaglia is the Superintendent-Director of Blue Hills Regional
Technical School. Mr. Aidan G. Maguire, Jr. serves as the Chairman and Canton
representative on the Blue Hills Regional District School Committee. The
Committee meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the
William T. Buckley District School Committee Meeting Room (Room 207A) at the
school at 800 Randolph St., Canton. The public is invited to attend.
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Mr. Aidan G. Maguire, Jr. won re-election to the position of Canton representative to
the Blue Hills Regional District School Committee on Nov. 4, 2014. The district-
wide vote total was 44, 548.
Academic Director Jill M. Rossetti was appointed Principal. Mr. Steven M. Moore
was hired as Assistant Superintendent for Business and Personnel.
The Committee on Technical and Career Institutions of the New England
Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC) ―has voted to award [Blue Hills
Regional] Continued Accreditation.‖
Late in 2004, Gov. Mitt Romney announced the inception of the John and Abigail
Adams Scholarships, which are given to high school students in recognition of their
outstanding MCAS scores. The scholarships entitle the recipients to four years of
free tuition at any University of Massachusetts campus or any participating state or
community college in Massachusetts. Fifty-two members of the Class of 2014
received Adams Scholarships including Duncan Shea, Caroline Titus, and Timothy
Young of Canton.
Eighty-one Blue Hills Regional Technical School students participated in the
SkillsUSA District Competition held on February 28, 2014 at Greater New Bedford
Regional Vocational Technical High School. Their faculty advisor is Mr. Robert
Foley. SkillsUSA is a national organization for vocational students which holds
competitions in scores of technical categories at the local, district, state, and national
levels. Several students earned medals, and they deserve our congratulations, as does
Mr. Foley for his unstinting support of the students.
Seven Blue Hills students including Rita Mancuso of Canton, Electronics Instructor
Jill Bearse, and Lead Construction Technology Instructor Robert Foley went to New
Orleans in April 2014 to help rebuild a small house that was severely damaged by
Hurricane Katrina in 2005. All agreed that it was an important and valuable learning
experience.
Two talented Culinary Arts students made a whimsical cake honoring Billy Cravens,
a longtime employee of the Canton Recreation Department who was diagnosed with
ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig‘s Disease. The cake was featured at an event on
April 13, 2014, when the field at the Dean S. Luce School in Canton was named in
Mr. Cravens‘ honor. Sadly, he passed away the same month.
A RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) was presented to student Tristan Cahill
of Canton by Canton Rotary President Jeremy Scott on May 7, 2014 at the annual
breakfast held at Blue Hills for the Neponset Valley Rotary Club.
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At the Senior Scholarship and Awards Night on May 21, 2014, dozens of seniors
received scholarships, tool awards and grants. Approximately 50 memorial and
alumni scholarships, over 100 recognition awards and close to 60 civic and industrial
scholarships were presented to students, according to Lead Guidance Counselor
Sarah Titus. Blue Hills is grateful to all the individuals and various civic and
municipal organizations that generously recognized these deserving young men and
women.
The annual William A. Dwyer Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS)
Induction Ceremony was held on May 27, 2014. Eleven new members were
welcomed. Cameron Lyons of Canton served as NHS treasurer.
IBEW Electrical Union Local 103 presented apprenticeships to two exceptional Blue
Hills seniors including Taylor Donahue of Canton.
Technology is a key aspect of 21st-century education at Blue Hills Regional, a fact
underscored by the distribution of Chromebooks to the entire freshman Class of
2017. The initiative was so successful that Chromebooks were given to all Blue
Hills students during the school year 2014-15.
With the school‘s 50th anniversary on the horizon in 2016, capital improvements
were done including making needed structural repairs to the pedestrian bridge near
the east entrance of the school, transforming the football field into a multi-use
synthetic athletic field for soccer, football, and lacrosse, replacing the cafeteria floor,
installing a new domestic hot water system, upgrading the baseball and softball
fields, completing three science labs over the course of five years, and having an
NStar-rebate funded lighting upgrade that is presently being completed.
It was a truly stellar school year 2013-14 in sports for Blue Hills Regional. The
football, girls‘ soccer, volleyball, girls‘ basketball, ice hockey, baseball and lacrosse
teams were all MIAA participants. The football team was Mass. Vocational
Champion, and the girls‘ basketball team had an undefeated season (20-0). Blue
Hills Regional takes great pride in all its student-athletes and coaches and
congratulates them for their tremendous dedication and hard work. Also, Margarita
(Meg) Delaporta, a senior who was an outstanding member of the school‘s girls‘
basketball team, scored her 1,000th point in an away game against Diman Regional
Vocational Technical High School on Feb. 7, 2014.
On November 19, 2014, Blue Hills Regional hosted its annual Open House. The
well-attended event allowed the public to visit classrooms and technical areas, speak
with students, teachers, and administrators, and gather information about the school.
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As of October 1, 2014, total enrollment in the high school was 856 students. There
were 62 students from Canton.
Commencement was held on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Eleven students from Canton
were among the graduates. State Senator Brian A. Joyce was the keynote speaker.
Superintendent-Director Quaglia told the members of the Class of 2014 in his
address to them, ―So remember…Always be faithful. Fight the good fight every
day.‖
Thirty-six men and women graduated from the Practical Nursing program
(Postsecondary Programs Division) at its 25th Annual Commencement at Blue Hills
on June 25, 2014 in front of a capacity audience of family, friends, and school staff.
Joyce LaJeunesse and Robert McPhilemy of Canton were among the graduates.
Blue Hills Regional is proud to offer various services to district residents – and in
some cases, the general public – from a variety of technical programs. This practice
allows students to utilize their training in practical, hands-on situations that augment
their classroom work. Furthermore, these professional-quality services are available
at well below commercial cost. Over the years, residents and civic or municipal
groups in the Town of Canton have saved considerable money by having Blue Hills
Regional students perform work for them.
Students in Cosmetology offer a full range of services for hair, skin and nails by
appointment. All members of the public are welcome. Students in the Adult
Cosmetology class also welcome customers in the evening.
Full-course lunches prepared by students are served to the public during the school
year in the Blue Hills Regional restaurant, the Chateau de Bleu. The restaurant is
open five days a week to serve the public. Bakery goods are available for purchase,
and the facility can also be used for civic group meetings.
Design and Visual Communications offers services which include: graphic design
and large format printing and mounting, banners, posters, lawn signs, window
graphics and wall graphics.
The Early Education Center features a preschool program for youngsters who are
two years, nine months old to kindergarten-entrance age. It is accredited by the
National Association for the Education of Young Children. The program also
provides a learning environment for students studying Early Education.
Each year, Blue Hills Regional‘s Construction Technology students build residential
projects. District residents are invited to submit applications for these projects,
which must last the full school year and have significant educational value.
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