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New initiatives for 2015 community events included a summer movie night for
families at Pequitside Farm and enhancements to Halloween activities including the
Great Pumpkin Feud between Canton and Stoughton. Canton took home the trophy
for the most lit jack-o-lanterns in this first year event. Thanks to all the citizens that
contributed their time and talent to this fun event!
In addition to the many programs offered, the Commission and Parks and Recreation
work in conjunction with other town departments and community organizations.
Parks and Recreation is actively involved in the annual Town Safety and Health
Fairs, in the Reebok Canton Road Race organized by the Canton Association of
Business and Industry, and in the Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse.
Special thanks to the Department of Public Works, Fire, Police, and Board of Health
for their consistent contributions and cooperation throughout the year to assist us
with our programs and 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 2015. We hope everyone can
find their passion and get involved in 2016!
Respectfully submitted,
Janet M. Maguire, Director of Parks and Recreation
& the Playground and Recreation Commission
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BLUE HILLS REGIONAL DISTRICT SCHOOL COMMITTEE
James P. Quagli Avon Francis J. Fistori
Superintendent-Director Braintree Eric C. Erskine
Canton Aidan G. Maguire, Jr.
Jill M. Rossetti Dedham Thomas R. Polito, Jr.
Principal Holbrook Robert A. McNeil
Milton Festus Joyce
Norwood Kevin L. Connolly
Steven M. Moore Randolph Marybeth Nearen
Assistant Superintendent Westwood Charles W. Flahive
Business & Personnel
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 2014-2015 / 2015-2016 District School Committee:
AVON: Mr. Francis J. Fistori
BRAINTREE: Mr. Eric C. Erskine
CANTON: Mr. Aidan G. Maguire, Jr. (Chairman until June 30, 2015 when
his term expired)
DEDHAM: Mr. Thomas R. Polito, Jr. (Elected Secretary on June 16, 2015)
HOLBROOK: Mr. Robert A. McNeil
MILTON: Mr. Festus Joyce
NORWOOD: Mr. Kevin L. Connolly
RANDOLPH: Mrs. Marybeth Nearen (Elected Vice Chair on June 16,
2015)
WESTWOOD: Mr. Charles W. Flahive (Elected Chairman on June 16,
2915, effective July 1, 2015)
The Blue Hills Regional District School Committee is pleased to submit its Annual
Report to the residents of the Town of Canton.
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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. is the Canton representative on the
Blue Hills Regional District School Committee. He served as Chairman until June
30, 2015 when his term ended. 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.
Blue Hills noted two key milestones in the fall of 2015: the 50th anniversary of the
school, and the launch of a new technical program, Criminal Justice.
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. Forty-seven members of the Class of 2015
received Adams Scholarships including Canton students Arianne Crossen and
Michaela D’Angelico,
Eleven students from Blue Hills Regional Technical School in Canton earned medals
at the SkillsUSA District I Conference at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational
Technical High School on February 27, 2015. The advisor to the Blue Hills chapter
of SkillsUSA is Mr. Robert Foley. SkillsUSA is a national organization for
vocational students that helps them develop their abilities in their chosen technical
area, along with good citizenship, poise, a strong work ethic and an appreciation of
individual efforts as well as teamwork. SkillsUSA is particularly well-known for the
competitions it sponsors at the local, district, state and national levels at which
students can vie with their peers to receive gold, silver, or bronze medals for
achievement. Blue Hills student Amber Murphy of Canton won a silver medal in
Photography
The annual William A. Dwyer Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS)
Induction Ceremony was held on May 1, 2015. Ten new members were welcomed
including Jack Hulme, Joe Nee, and Joyce Quach of Canton. Cameron Lyons of
Canton served as NHS treasurer.
A $500 scholarship was presented to student Cameron Lyons of Canton by Canton
Rotary President Jeremy Scott on May 6, 2015 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 20, 2015, dozens of seniors
received scholarships, tool awards and grants. “Through the generosity of alumni,
families, local businesses and civic organizations, Blue Hills Regional presented
$80,000 worth of scholarships and trade awards to 92 students in front of 400
guests,” according to Lead Guidance Counselor Sarah Titus. Blue Hills is grateful to
all the individuals and civic and municipal organizations that generously recognized
these deserving young men and women.
It was a stellar year in sports for Blue Hills Regional. Blue Hills Regional takes
great pride in all its student-athletes and coaches and congratulates them for their
tremendous dedication and hard work. Among the numerous Blue Hills student-
athletes named as All-Stars were Sean McDonagh of Canton (golf).
On November 18, 2015, 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.
As of October 1, 2015, total enrollment in the high school was 896 students. There
were 66 students from Canton.
Commencement was held on Wednesday, June 10, 2015. Principal Jill M. Rossetti
was master of ceremonies. In her speech to the Class of 2015, she said, “You can do
anything. All your options are open. We gave you the foundation, it’s up to you to
build something on it.” In his own address, Supt. Quaglia said, “You came here and
participated in the great tradition that is Blue Hills. You made a difference, you made
each other happy.” Twelve students from Canton graduated: Zachary Braley,
Matthew Compagna, Arianne Crossen, Michaela D’Angelico, Matthew Dempsey,
Andrea Eng, Karolyn Jewkes, Ben Luongo, Cameron Lyons, Rita Mancuso, Tyler
McCourt, and Nicholas Semler.
The Practical Nursing Program (Postsecondary Programs Division) is a full-time
program of study provided to adults on a tuition and fee basis. The Practical Nursing
students are prepared upon graduation to take the NCLEX-PN (National Council
Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing) through the State Board of
Registration in Nursing. Thirty-three men and women graduated from the Practical
Nursing program (Postsecondary Programs Division) at its 26th Annual
Commencement held at Blue Hills on June 24, 2015.
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.
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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.
Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing and Auto Technology students do
automotive projects for community residents on a departmental-approved
appointment basis.
Electrical offers services which include residential wiring, smoke detectors,
telephone voice and data wiring, CATV and public building wiring for municipal
structures.
Graphic Communications offers services which include business cards, menus,
company letterhead, silk screening (including T shirts), pamphlets, booklets and
programs.
Metal Fabrication produces items such as fire pits, custom railings, landscaping
trailers and custom ornamental metal projects.
Respectfully submitted,
Mr. Aidan G. Maguire, Jr.
Canton Representative
Blue Hills Regional Technical School District
December 31, 2015
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CANTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Robert Golledge, Chair 960 Washington Street
Canton, MA 02021
Reuki Schutt, Vice-Chair Telephone – 781-821-5060
Fax – 781-575-6500
Michael Loughran, Secretary www.cantonma.org
John Bonnanzio, Member
Kristin Mirliani, Member
Hours of Operation Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4 PM
BUDGET: The School Department operating budget for the current 2015-2016
school year is distributed as follows:
Salaries $29,505,000
Expenses $ 6,755,000
Total $36,260,000
The above figure represents a 4.95% increase above the 2014-2015 budget.
The operating budget of $36,260,000 is supplemented with revenue offsets of
$2,018,628 from revolving (fee-based) accounts and $1,213,000 of federal and state
grants as follows:
Revolving Accounts
Athletic User Fees/Gate Receipts $204,165
Building Rental Fees $137,947
Pre-School Revolving $ 68,213
Transportation $213,617
Student Parking $ 29,000
Full Day Kindergarten Revolving $400,946
Special Education Circuit Breaker Revolving $900,000
Non-Resident Tuitions $ 44,740
Extracurricular $ 20,000
Total $2,018,000
Federal and State Grants
Teacher Quality $47,662
SPED 94-142 $755,607
Early Childhood 8,000
Early Childhood $29,629
SPED Program Improvement $26,013
Title I $185,501
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ENROLLMENTS: Shown below are the enrollment figures for the elementary,
middle and high schools for last year (2014-2015) and this year (2015-2016):
(12/1/2014) (12/1/2015)
2014-2015 2015-2016 Difference
Pre-school 86 81 -5
Elementary 1532 1486 -46
Middle School 803 811 +8
High School 916 940 +24
Ungraded 59 60 +1
Total 3396 3378 -18
PERSONNEL: The following long-term personnel retired during calendar year 2015:
Employee Position Years of Service
Susan McGowan AA to the Superintendent of Schools 15
Marilyn Capone GMS Reading Teacher 38
Margaret A. Sullivan Luce Kindergarten Teacher 29
Susan Rogers JFK Nurse 19
Elizabeth S. Pomfred Luce 3rd Grade 11
Eileen Cerne CHS Part Time Nurse 7
Donna Treece CHS German Teacher 5
Barbara Stephens AA to the Business Administrator 17
Jane Thornton Hansen School Nurse 16
Jaqueline Gonyer English Teacher 10
Jane McNamara Occupational Therapist 9
Janice McCarthy GMS Social Studies 17
We owe a debt of gratitude to all of these retirees for their dedication and
professionalism on behalf of our students and the school system. Together they
provided 193 years of service to the Canton Schools.
I also note the following personnel changes that took place in 2015, either by
resignation, non-renewal or eliminated positions:
Alyssa Wahlberg-McDonald SPED Teacher
Amy McDonnell Nurse
Benjamin Stich Adjustment Counselor
Charlene Miranda Occupational Therapist
Colleen Kelly Educational Assistant
Cynthia DeVito Grade 2 Teacher
Daniel Rubin Guidance Director
Deborah Zebrowski Food Service Worker
Francesca DiPanfilo ABA Tutor
Ina Chung ELL Teacher - JFK/Hansen
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Jaime DeMello Psychologist
James Spinner ABA Tutor
Jay Turner Social Studies Teacher
Jeff Granatino Superintendent
Jennifer Meckler Music Teacher
Jessica Rubino Grade 5 Teacher
Joanne Boucher Team Chair/Student Services Coordinator
Karen McCourt Food Service Worker
Karoline Walsh Food Service Worker
Kerry Twomey English Teacher
Kriss Aho STEAM Teacher
Kristen Garofalo Educational Assistant
Laura Howard World Language Teacher
Lauren Dellelo Guidance Counselor
Lisa Alves SPED Teacher - Grade 5
Marie Mullen SPED Teacher - Grade 4
Matthew Lasko ABA Tutor
Meredith Carey Assistant Principal
Michael Curry Math Department Coordinator
Michael Delaney Science Teacher
Milton DeSouza Custodian
Nancy Yee Educational Assistant
Nathan Walkowicz English Teacher
Nicholas Marcotte Music Teacher
Sarah Collmer Principal
Sarah Apgar Educational Assistant
Tracy Black SPED Teacher
Vanessa Connelly Team Chair/Student Services Coordinator
In Memory of
The district experienced a significant loss of a friend and professional in the loss of
Pat McCarville on April 16, 2015. Pat was a beloved English teacher at the Galvin
Middle School, an incredible support to the CPS Mentoring program and a friend
and colleague to many during her 20 years in the Canton Public Schools.
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The State of Our Schools
FY16 Budget
The District’s FY16 budget, approved at Annual Town Meeting, totaled
$36,260,000. This greatly appreciated total represented a 4.95% increase from the
previous year’s budget and allowed the District to effectively meet the needs of our
students from grades PK-12.
Below is a sampling of some of the ways in which the District was able to utilize the
funds within the budget:
Continued to meet the contractual obligations of CBA’s.
Continued to successfully manage growth of Kindergarten program.
Partially addressed class size issues, most notable at Galvin Middle School
and Canton High School.
Continued with development of SPED programs that keep Canton students
in the least restrictive environment.
Provided for appropriate coverage before school at elementary and
secondary levels.
Created more elective offerings for students at secondary level, including
additional Mandarin, American Sign Language (ASL) and STEAM related
courses.
In addition, the District’s FY16 Cash Capital Budget totaled $550,000. The cash
capital funds were used by the district as follows:
Building Repairs/Improvements
HVAC Improvements
Custodial Equipment
Security Upgrades (Hansen, JFK, Luce)
Luce - Repair Brick Wall Adjacent to School Library
CHS - Fire Alarm Panel Upgrade (Building A & B)
JFK - Refinish Gym Ceiling
Lighting improvements at upper Memorial Field
Technology
Teacher PC/Laptop Replacement - District
Districtwide Printer Replacement
Replace CRT monitors with LCD displays – District
Program Improvements
CHS - Calculus Text Books - Math Department
CHS - PreCalculus Text Books - Math Department
CHS - Chemistry Text Books - Science Department
CHS - Biology Text Books - Science Department
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CHS - Physics Text Books - Science Department
CHS - 9th Grade World History Text Books
GMS - Algebra Text Books
GMS - Social Studies Text Books
CHS - Computer Science Course Startup - Science Department
CHS - Language Laboratory Maintenance - World Language
CHS - Language Laboratory Computers (30) - World Language
GMS - Projector, speakers, bracket & cabling for Library
CHS - Wenger Chairs and Cart - GMS
Hansen - Mobile Announcement System
LUCE - Speakers, bracket & cabling for use with Projector in Library
Furniture & Fixtures
Luce - Classroom Desks and Chairs
GMS - Classroom Desks and Chairs
Kitchen Equip, JFK & GMS
Luce - Window Shade Replacement (14 Classrooms)
Extraordinary Maintenance
DW Painting
Once again, the support of the taxpayers of Canton is greatly appreciated.
Strategic Plan: Core Values and District Goals
Based on data trends and patterns for district performance, educator evaluation, and
community feedback, the senior management team renewed their commitment to
emphasizing and living on a daily basis the district Core Values. Additionally, in
July, they brought forward the following goals as part of the Strategic Plan. The
School Committee provided input and these goals were approved at the September
School Committee meeting.
VISION
To develop students who are competent and creative thinkers, curious and
confident learners, and compassionate citizens.
CORE VALUES
Academic Excellence and Rigor
Inclusive and Engaged Community
Respectful and Responsible Relationships
Continuous Reflection and Improvement
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GOALS
1. By June 2016, all faculty will participate in professional learning
communities which investigate the collection and use of multiple data
sources so that every educator can cite examples of data analysis impact and
subsequent modification of instruction/guidance on 100% of their students
every quarter or trimester.
2. Throughout the 2015-16 school year ongoing feedback about performance
will be provided to students and staff in order to support improvement and
create accountability for results.
3. Throughout the 2015-16 school year, as the first of a multi-year awareness,
professional development will occur to determine the cultural proficiency of
all CPS employees as a foundation for creating a more inclusive culture for
staff, students and families.
4. Throughout the 2015-16 school year, we will provide social and emotional
supports to ensure all students can fully engage in their learning.
5. To investigate financing for free Full Day Kindergarten implementation
effective 2016-17 school year.
New Leadership
Jeff Granatino, Superintendent of Schools from 2010 – 2015 submitted his
resignation in March 2015, effective on June 30, 2015, to move to a position of
superintendent in Marshfield, Ma. The growth of the district during Mr. Granatino’s
five year term was significant, with the completion of the new start time project, the
JFK addition, the override that allowed the Hansen addition, multiple new DESE
mandated initiatives including the Model Educator Evaluation, the new Sheltered
English Immersion Endorsement and much more. Mr. Granatino developed
significant relationships with Town officials and the CTA. Foremost in his efforts
was the continued support of the students and families of Canton.
Because of the small turn around window prior to the end of the school year, the
Committee chose to begin the search for a new superintendent in late summer 2015,
allowing a greater pool of candidates. Therefore, Jennifer Henderson, Director of
Curriculum and Instruction, was promoted to Assistant Superintendent of Schools
and asked to act as Interim Superintendent for the 2015-16 school year.
Ms. Henderson’s position of Director of Curriculum and Instruction was filled by
Jayne Moore, Assistant Principal at the John F. Kennedy Elementary School. Ms.
Moore was also placed in an interim position for the 2015-16 school year.
Other leadership changes included the resignation of Sarah Collmer, principal of the
JFK Elementary School. This resignation was announced in late May, too late to
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conduct a search. Therefore, Team Chair/Administrator of the JFK Elementary
School, Christine McMahon, was also placed in as the Interim JFK Principal for the
2015-16 school year.
The impact of these moves at the JFK Elementary School also resulted in Mary Kay
Whelan being named Interim Assistant Principal and Maria Magazzu named Interim
Team Chair/Administrator at the JFK Elementary School for the 2015-16 school
year.
Mr. David Brauninger was named permanent principal of the Hansen Elementary
School in the spring 2015 after the resignation of Mr. Peter Boucher in fall 2014.
Mr. Brauninger had stepped into the interim role and then applied for the permanent
position in spring 2015. Mr. Brauninger came to us with administrative experience
at the Canton High School as a team chair and with teaching experience in Franklin,
MA.
Kim Clark Connor began with us in August 2015 as our new Nurse Leader, replacing
Janet Donnelly. She was immediately enmeshed in a few huge projects both in the
district and the community. Prior to her starting with us, Kim worked as a Site
Manager for the American Red Cross, and as an Occupational Health Nurse for the
Federal Bureau of Investigation.
In addition to the change in leadership at the building level, the Canton School
Committee also brought on a new member to help lead the District. Ms. Kristin
Mirliani replaced Cindy Thomas as a new School Committee member. Ms. Thomas,
a community member and parent dedicated to the Canton Public Schools served on
the Canton School Committee for five years, first as a member, then assuming the
chair position in April 2013 where she remained until April 2015. Bob Golledge took
over as chair of the School Committee in April 2015.
Major Projects
After three years of planning, the School Committee moved forward the new start
time which allowed for the high school students to have a later start. This new start
time became effective in fall 2015, with the high school starting 40 minutes later at
8:00 a.m., some minor adjustment to the middle school and the elementary schools
starting 30 minutes later. A 3-tiered system continued with Luce and St. John
remaining on Tier III (latest tier), JFK and Hansen on Tier 2. A rotation of schools
on Tier 2 and 3 will be implemented effective 2016-17. The addition of six leased
busses allowed for the late start time project to be completed.
A special election in June resulted in the public approval of the Hansen addition.
This project included an 8-room addition, four classrooms to replace the modular
units and four classrooms for expansion space. Construction on this addition began
in fall 2015 with an expected completion date of fall 2016.
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The new tennis courts were also completed in the late fall 2015. This project jointly
funded and supported by the Board of Selectmen, the Conservation Commission and
the school district provided a much needed rehab of the tennis courts. The new
courts are now utilized on an ongoing basis by the schools and the community.
Technology
A significant technology initiative, that of the purchase and installation on interactive
projectors in all pre-school, elementary and middle school classrooms, was
completed in late fall 2015. This project, initially proposed in 2014 was supported
through multiple donations from the elementary and middle school CAPTs, CAPE,
community sponsors and capital funding. The other major technology project was
the replacement of all teacher desktop computers throughout the district.
Safety
In collaboration with the Canton Police and Fire Departments, the District submitted
our new Medical Emergency Response Plans for the district and each school. As a
part of those plans, two new AEDs and two stair chairs were added to the schools.
Additionally, new repeaters and radios were added at CHS, GMS and the Hansen
with the intent to add repeaters and radios at the other schools in late Spring 2016.
Contract Negotiations
All ASFME and Unit A and E contracts were bargained and settled by Fall 2015.
Negotiations began in late spring 2015.
MCAS
MCAS The Canton Public Schools continued to show progress in the
Commonwealth’s MCAS exams. Under the new accountability status, Canton
continued to be rated as a Level 2 District. One school, the Lt. Peter M. Hansen
Elementary School was rated as a Level 1 school for the third year in a row, while all
of the others schools were Level 2. All Massachusetts schools and districts with
sufficient data are now classified by the Department of Elementary & Secondary
Education (DESE) into one of five accountability and assistance levels (1-5), with
the highest performing in Level 1 and lowest performing in Level 5. At each grade
level, in each area of testing, the performance level of Canton students scoring
proficient or higher exceeded the state averages by an average of 11 percentage
points. In the district, across all grades, 81% of our students scored proficient or
higher in English/Language Arts (ELA). In mathematics, 71% of our students scored
Proficient or Higher, and in Science/Technology & Engineering, 68% of Canton
students scored proficient or higher. NOTE: Since only a portion of students in
grades 3-8 participated in 2015 MCAS in ELA and Mathematics, a representative
sample of students from across Massachusetts was used to estimate student
achievement at the state level in those subjects. ELA and Mathematics achievement
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results in the "ALL GRADES" category at the state level have therefore been
suppressed. Beyond the performance level index, the state is also looking to make
sure each student is making appropriate growth each year and are now placing great
emphasis on the Student Growth Percentage (SGP). In 2015, the average SGP in
ELA for All Grades was 51; in math the average SGP for All Grades was 47. While
the District has seen success in our MCAS scores each year, our schools will
continue to strive for the consistent and sustained growth of all of our students, in
every subgroup.
CHS-Class of 2015
In addition to the tremendous array of talented graduates in the Class of 2015, this
year’s graduation ceremony was noteworthy due to its venue. For the second time,
the graduation ceremony took place on the turf at Veteran’s Memorial Field.
The event went extremely well and served as an appropriate send off for an
abundantly talented class. The class of 2015 was noteworthy in so many ways and
the range of schools where they chose to attend was quite impressive. Below is a list
of the schools where members of the graduating class matriculated to in the Fall of
2014.
Amherst College
Assumption College
Auburn University
Bentley University
Boston College (2)
Boston University (3)
Brandeis University
Bridgewater State University (3)
Bryant University (3)
Bunker Hill Community College (3)
Cape Cod Community College
Carnegie Mellon University
Champlain College (2)
Coastal Carolina University (6)
College of Charleston
College of the Holy Cross
Curry College (5)
Dean College (3)
Emerson College
Fairfield University (4)
Fisher College
Fitchburg State University
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Framingham State
Hofstra University
Indiana University at Bloomington
Johnson & Wales University (Providence)
Junior Hockey
Keiser University-West Palm Beach
Mass transfer program
Massachusetts Bay Community College
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Massasoit (15)
MCPHS - Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (2)
Merrimack College (4)
Michigan State University (2)
Neumont University
New York University
Nichols College (2)
Northeastern University (4)
Paramedic School (2)
Plymouth State University (2)
Pratt Institute
Princeton University
Providence College (4)
Purdue University
Quincy College
Quinnipiac University (3)
Radford University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (3)
Rochester Institute of Technology
Roger Williams University
Sacred Heart University
Salve Regina University (2)
Springfield College
St. John's University - Queens Campus
Stonehill College (4)
Suffolk University (3)
Syracuse University (3)
Technical College of the Lowcountry
The University of Alabama
The University of Tampa (3)
Tufts University
Universal Technical Institute
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University of Bridgeport
University of Central Florida
University of Colorado at Boulder
University of Connecticut (2)
University of Delaware (2)
University of Denver
University of Hartford
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Maine (3)
University of Maryland, College Park (2)
University of Massachusetts Boston (2)
University of Massachusetts, Amherst (11)
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth (4)
University of Massachusetts, Lowell (7)
University of Miami
University of New Hampshire (9)
University of New Haven (2)
University of Rhode Island (2)
University of South Carolina (5)
University of Tampa
US Marine Corps (2)
Western New England University
Westfield State University (6)
Yale University
Respectfully Submitted:
Jennifer A. Henderson, Interim Superintendent
Robert Golledge, Chair, Canton School Committee
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN’S SERVICES
Hours of Operation - Monday thru Friday 8:30 AM 4:30 PM
660 Washington Street
Phone No. 781-821-5505 Fax No. 781-575-6570
Tony Andreotti
Director and Veterans Service Officer
E-mail tandrotti@town.canton.ma.us
Jennifer Trethewey
Office Administrator
~ ANNUAL REPORT - 2015 ~
The Department of Veterans Services offers assistance, information, and support to
Canton veterans and their families. Please reach out to us if you have questions
about benefits available to you through state and federal programs.
2015 VETERANS OUTREACH, BENEFITS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS
The Agent’s Corner, our weekly column in the Canton Citizen and featured
on Canton Cable ;
Creation and maintenance of a Canton Veterans database based on
responses to the Canton census;
Veterans Services information offered at the Canton Health Fair, including
important and updated benefit information for Vietnam veterans;
Monthly coffee hours, featuring a guest speaker, were held on the first
Thursday of each month. In August, our coffee hour moved to the newly-
opened Senior Center. Many thanks to our 2015 speakers: Britta Reissfelder
of Caldwell Banker; Michael Schaus of Cornerstone of Canton; Robert
Pierosa from Norfolk County RSVP; Avril Elkort, former Canton
Selectman; Bob DeYeso, WWII Decorated Army veteran; Margaret Lutz
and members of the Community Outreach Department, Norwood Hospital;
Diane Tynan and Robin Tobin, Canton Council on Aging/Senior Center
staff; Adam Manchester of Brightview Canton; Veranira Ochea, Elder Law
attorney at Metrowest Legal Services; and Charlie Doody, Canton Fire
Chief.
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2015 CEREMONIES AND EVENTS
Memorial Day Parade and Program, featuring the Edward J. Beatty Post 24
Band and many revered speakers;
Fourth Annual Canton Veterans Golf Day on August 17 th;
Dedication and Raising of the six new Branch Flags at the American Legion
Walk of Honor, Veterans Memorial Park, on September 27 th;
Annual Veterans Day Breakfast at the Legion on November 11th.
HONOR GUARD FUNERALS
Our all-volunteer Honor Guard was privileged to offer Military Honors as a show of
respect at the funerals of 47 local veterans in 2015.
DONATIONS RECEIVED
In 2015, the not-for-profit Canton Veterans Fund received $53,927.26 in donations,
bringing the total donations received since 2002 to over $359,000. Using this fund,
the Department is able to offer programs and services to honor, serve, remember, and
assist our local veterans without increasing our department’s budget. Thank you to
all who have donated!
PATRIOTIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS
The Department was pleased to return to the Galvin Middle School, St. John the
Evangelist School, and the Hansen, Kennedy, and Luce Elementary Schools in 2015.
This year’s programs focused in part on the importance of good conduct.
BENEFIT CLAIMS PROCESSED
Over 50 claims, both state and federal, were processed in 2015, requesting burial
benefits, grave markers, G.I. insurance, and more.
RETURN OF VETERANS’ BENEFITS
In 2015, $145,726 was reimbursed to the town by the state for benefits paid out
through the MA Ch. 115 program to our residents.
VETERANS SERVICES OFFICER CERTIFICATION
Our Veterans Services Director and Agent Tony Andreotti successfully completed
the mandated Massachusetts Certification program and test for Veterans Services
Officers. Certification is valid for three years.
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PAST PROGRAMS, CEREMONIES AND EVENTS
“Fallen Heroes” Street Sign Program;
Relocation of town monuments to create Veterans Memorial Park;
Commencement Exercises for WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War Veterans;
The Wall that Heals, Traveling Vietnam Memorial, 2005;
“Before You Go” WWII Honor and Remembrance Ceremony, 2007;
Korean War Era Veterans Honor and Remembrance Ceremony, 2009;
Vietnam Veterans “Welcome Home” Honor and Remembrance Ceremony,
2011;
Rededication of the restored WW I Monument, 2013;
Rededication of the restored Civil War Soldier statue, 2014;
Dedication of a Headstone for Sgt. Rudolph E. Araujo, Killed in action in
Vietnam, 2014.
VIDEO TAPING VETERANS
Interviews of veterans to preserve their war experiences for generations to come. To
date, 29 videos have been produced with Canton Community Television to be sent to
the Library of Congress as part of the Veterans History Project.
WW II –REGISTRY OF REMEMBRANCE
Over 1,000 veterans of WW II were entered on the website of the registry located at
the WW II MEMORIAL in Washington, D.C. by the veteran department volunteers.
Tony Andreotti
Director and Veterans Services Officer
Jennifer Trethewey
Office Administrator
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WATER SEWER RATE & POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Michael Trotta, Public Works James Murgia, Finance Director
Dennis Morton, Water Sewer Supervisor Sepp Berschneider
Karen Welch, Water Sewer Office Admin.
The Water Sewer Rate and Policy Committee meets to assure that the costs and
revenues needed to fund the pumping, treating, and delivery of a continuous and safe
water supply are adequate for all residents and businesses in Canton. The
Committee’s goals in setting water sewer rates are to allocate costs fairly among
customers, to maintain a rate that fully covers cost of operation and infrastructure
investment, and to comply with regulatory and industry standards.
Enterprise funding for Canton Public Works is designed to cover Water Sewer
Division direct costs, such as salaries and purchase of goods and services, indirect
costs such as FICA, retirement, and workers compensation, and debt service
authorized at Annual Town Meeting.
After a review of Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund balance sheets, the Committee
recommended no rate change for the year.
Respectfully Submitted
Michael Trotta
Superintendent of Public Works
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Paul B. Carroll, Chairman 801 Washington Street
Gregory L. Pando, Vice Chairman Lower Level
John S. Marini, Member Canton, MA 02021
Gary E. Vinciguerra, Alternate Telephone – 781-575-6589
John R. McCourt, Alternate Fax – 781-575-6574
Adrienne Borges, Administrative Asst and
Recording Secretary
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Friday 7:30AM – 3:30PM
Monday 7:30AM – 5:00PM
2015 was an eventful year for the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Zoning Board of
Appeals conducted 41 formal hearings consisting of 25 residential petitions and 16
commercial petitions. There were 60 informal hearings consisting mainly of
applications for signs/banners, requests or extensions to prior decisions, and minor
modifications to site plans and previously approved decisions.
The Board wishes to express its appreciation to their support staff including Building
Commissioner Ed Walsh, Administrative Assistant and Recording Secretary,
Adrienne Borges, and Town Counsel Deutsch/Williams, all who provided the Board
with the assistance necessary to make 2015 meaningful and constructive for the
Zoning Board of Appeals.
The Board would also like to thank the Board of Selectmen, Town Administrator
Bill Friel, and the Planning Board for all their assistance and support during the year.
Alternate members, Kevin Feeney was elected to the Board of Selectmen and Jim
Fitzgerald resigned. I would like to personally thank Kevin and Jim for all their
knowledge, experience, dedication and hard work for the Town of Canton and for
this Board.
To replace those dedicated officials, we have new alternate members, Gary E.
Vinciguerra and John R. McCourt. Both bring years of experience to the table,
dealing with complex issues and we look forward to an exciting and productive new
year.
Finally, I would like to personally thank my colleagues on the Board: Greg Pando,
John Marini, Gary Vinciguerra and John McCourt for another great year. Their
knowledge, experience, dedication and hard work are the qualities that have
contributed to the Zoning Board of Appeals’ significant accomplishments in the year
2015.
Respectfully Submitted,
Paul B. Carroll
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TOWN COUNSEL
Paul R. DeRensis, Esq. One Design Center Place, Suite 600
Deutsch Williams Brooks DeRensis Boston, MA 02210
& Holland, P.C. Telephone – 617-951-2300
Fax – 617-951-2323
E-mail – pderensis@aol.com
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Can. Adv. Op. 207
ANNUAL REPORT
REPORT OF TOWN COUNSEL
2015
This year was a very active and successful year for the Law Department:
1. Advice & Legal Documents. This year numerous advisory
opinions were rendered to various Town officials and Boards relating to a wide
variety of issues and subjects. Frequent and ongoing attention was given to
reviewing and/or drafting Bylaws, contract documents and agreements, easements,
open meeting law issues, public records requests, license process issues for a variety
of types of licenses, including alcohol, common victuallar and auto dealer licenses,
wetlands issues, zoning covenants, procurement documents, public road documents,
conflict issues under the State Ethics Act, bylaw enforcement issues, Warrants for
the Annual and a Special Town Meeting, ballot questions, and other legal
documents.
2. Labor Issues. We provided advice from time to time during
2015 regarding a variety of federal and state law and issues applicable to non-union
employees, including providing some advice regarding the hiring process for a new
Town Administrator.
3. Projects. We assisted with various road layout issues including
transitioning private ways to public ways and the town’s purchase of Street lights;
economic development questions; Building Department code enforcement issues;
assistance to Planning Board for site plan review; ANR issues and subdivisions;
ongoing issues relating to the Paul Revere Heritage Park Site; issues relating to the
Bolivar Street Dam; Reservoir Pond issues; University Station; sewer issues; election
issues; animal control issues; wireless tower leases; the solar power electrical
generation facility at the Town’s former landfill; issues related to the town’s
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Recreation Commission and its reconfiguration as Park and Recreation Department;
legal issues regarding development of a Senior Center; conservation restrictions and
preservation restrictions; Community Preservation Act matters;, Salt shed
replacement, removal of unsafe and dilapidated structures, and issues associated with
the collapse of Metropolis Rink.
4. Administrative Agencies. We pursued the interests of the
Town before the Alcohol Beverage Control Commission, Appellate Tax Board,
Bankruptcy Court and the Office of the Attorney General, and consulted with the
State Ethics Commission, and Department of Revenue regarding various town
issues.
5. Litigation & Labor Arbitrations. As of December 31, 2015,
there were 16 pending lawsuits and claims involving the Town, as follows:
- 2 lawsuits involving the Water Department:
Brian J. Greenwood Family Irrevocable Trust and Erin L. Greenwood
Family Irrevocable Trust, through their Trustees Brian J.
Greenwood and Erin L. Greenwood v. Town of Canton, NOCV
2014-00045
Vermont Mutual Ins. Co. (as subrogee of Akmal and Carol Moawed) v.
Town of Canton and Boston Budget Plumbing (pending).
- 1 lawsuit involving the Police Department:
Brandon K. Kinkead v. Town of Canton Police Chief, Stoughton District
Court 2015 CV 00351.
- 1 lawsuit involving the Board of Appeals:
George A. Lewis v. Town of Canton Zoning Board of Appeals, NOCV 2015-
01129.
- 3 lawsuits involving the Planning Board:
Joseph Crugnale, Trustee of the Stone Wood Realty Trust v. Town of
Canton Planning Board, Norfolk Superior Court, Civil Action No.
2012-00509.
Joseph Crugnale, Trustee of the Stonewood Realty Trust v. Christopher J.
Connolly, Jeremy J. Comeau, Kristin Mirliani, George Jenkins and
Tori McLain [sic], as they are members of the Town of Canton
Planning Board, Norfolk Superior Court Civil Action No.: 2013-
01422
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Giorgio Petruzziello, Trustee of Dedham Street Realty Trust v. Canton
Planning Board; NOCV 2015-01477.
- 2 lawsuits involving the Assessors Department:
Canton Board of Assessors v. Commissioner of Revenue, and Conversant
Communications of Massachusetts, Inc., Appellate Tax Board
(ATB), Docket No. C-285642.
Canton Board of Assessors v. Commissioner of Revenue, and Sprint
Spectrum, LP, Appellate Tax Board (ATB), Docket No. C-285644.
- 2 lawsuits involving the Conservation Commission:
41 Plymouth Street, LLC; Request for Superseding Order of Conditions,
DEP File No. 124-1095.
41 Plymouth Street, LLC v. Canton Conservation Commission, Norfolk
Superior Court, Civil Action No. NOCV-2013-01174-D.
- 5 Claims:
Town of Canton v. J. D’Amico, Inc. (DPW).
Melissa Kirk v. Town of Canton (Public Library).
Patricia Kelley v. Town of Canton (DPW).
Linda Podgurski v. Amber Road Café v. Town of Canton (DPW).
Sharon Legge v. Town of Canton (DPW).
Each of the above efforts required the participation of numerous Town
officials and private citizen volunteers - all working together towards a better
Canton.
Thanks to the Board of Selectmen and all other Town officials and citizens
for their cooperation and assistance towards a successful year.
Respectfully submitted,
Paul R. DeRensis
TOWN COUNSEL
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TOWN CLERK
Tracy K. Kenney
Gale M. McHugo, Assistant Town Clerk
Kathy R. Dever, Senior Clerk
801 Washington Street
Canton, Massachusetts 02021
Telephone 781-821-5013 Fax 781-821-5016 Email
tkenney@town.canton.ma.us
Hours of operation: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am to 5pm
Tuesday from 9am to 7pm
To the citizens of Canton:
In January 2015 the Annual Town Census was mailed to each residence in Canton. I
would like to remind residents of the importance of returning the Annual Town
Census. Everyone residing at an address should be listed. Many of the funds
allocated to the Town of Canton are dependent on our reported population. If you
are a registered voter, responding to the census also insures that your voter status will
remain active. By law, failure to respond to the census shall result in removal from
the active voting list and may result in removal from the voter registration rolls.
A race for two seats on the Board of Selectmen provided an incentive for voters to
turn out for the Annual Town Election in April. The 2,361 ballots cast was the
highest turn out for an Annual Town Election in several years.
On May 11th, 2015 Canton’s voters convened for the Annual Town Meeting held in
Morse Auditorium at Canton High School. Among the articles approved at Town
Meeting was the appropriation of $4,100,000 to be spent by the School Committee
under the direction of the Building Renovation Committee, for the purpose of
constructing and equipping an eight classroom addition to the Lt. Peter M. Hansen
Elementary School. The appropriation of $4,100,000 was contingent on the passage
by ballot of debt exclusion referendum question.
A Special Town Election was held on June 23 rd, 2015. Voters approved the override.
A Special Town Meeting was held within the Annual Town Meeting on May 11with
648 voters present. The seven article warrant proposed to rezone and develop the 35
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acre property on the site of the former Plymouth Rubber plant. Town Meeting voters
supported the redevelopment.
I would like to express my appreciation to the administration and staff at the Canton
Public Schools and the Blue Hills Regional Technical School for accommodating us
on Canton’s election days.
The number of registered voters in Canton totaled 14,984. Our population is 20,878.
In 2015 the Town Clerk’s office recorded 246 births, 97 marriages and 283 deaths.
Thanks to the Commonwealth’s online vital records registration system we can now
register and produce birth and death certificates to ensure greater accuracy and
efficiency.
In 2015 the Town Clerk’s office issued 1,861dog licenses. For your convenience,
dog license renewals may be included with your response to the Annual Town
Census. Simply include a check payable to the Town of Canton. The fee is $15 for
a spayed/neutered dog or $20 for a dog that has not been fixed. Please remember to
include a photocopy of your pets rabies certificate if it has recently received a new
vaccination. The deadline to license is May 30th each year.
I invite you to explore the Town Clerk’s webpage for information regarding our
services at www.town.canton.ma.us. Click on “Departments” and then “Town
Clerk”.
In conclusion I would like to thank all of the elected officials, town employees, our
election workers and the citizens of Canton for their cooperation and support during
the year. I would also like to thank Assistant Town Clerk Gale McHugo and Senior
Clerk Kathy Dever for their continued support.
Respectfully submitted,
Tracy K. Kenney
Town Clerk
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Three year terms
BOARD OF SELECTMEN 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL
GENE MANNING 123 220 130 180 134 114 901
JOHN BONNANZIO 66 97 111 132 109 80 595
KEVIN T. FEENEY 150 240 83 219 183 152 1027
MARK PORTER 138 227 84 170 178 145 942
AVRIL T. ELKORT 92 135 132 160 139 137 795
Blanks 55 84 70 95 93 63 460
Others 0 1 0 0 0 1 2
Total 624 1004 610 956 836 692 4722
Three year term
TOWN CLERK 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL
TRACY K. KENNEY 235 375 222 358 321 267 1778
Blanks 77 127 83 119 97 79 582
Others 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
Total 312 502 305 478 418 346 2361
Three year term
BOARD OF ASSESSORS 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL
ROCCO DIGIROLAMO 231 357 209 329 307 259 1692
Blanks 80 145 95 149 109 87 665
Others 1 0 1 0 2 0 4
Total 312 502 305 478 418 346 2361
Three year term
BOARD OF HEALTH 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL
RICHARD N. LEVRAULT 231 365 210 342 307 268 1722
Blanks 81 136 94 136 111 78 636
Others 0 1 1 0 0 0 2
Total 312 502 305 478 418 346 2361
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Three year term
SCHOOL COMMITTEE 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL
KRISTIN J.B. MIRLIANI 211 350 205 315 292 255 1628
Blanks 101 152 98 163 126 91 731
Others 0 0 2 0 0 0 2
Total 312 502 305 478 418 346 2361
Five year term
PLANNING BOARD 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL
GEORGE JENKINS 233 342 198 330 288 248 1639
Blanks 79 159 106 147 127 97 715
Others 0 1 1 1 3 1 7
Total 312 502 305 478 418 346 2361
Three year terms
LIBRARY TRUSTEE 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL
JOYCE N. WISEMAN 189 325 180 287 269 220 1470
JOAN SCHOTTENFELD 191 315 180 295 268 227 1476
BERNARD MENDILLO 179 296 180 285 261 220 1421
Blanks 377 570 374 567 456 370 2714
Others 0 0 1 0 0 1 2
Total 936 1506 915 1434 1254 1038 7083
Five year term
HOUSING AUTHORITY 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL
JOHN MCSWEENEY 204 335 201 306 287 240 1573
Blanks 107 167 104 172 131 105 786
Others 1 0 0 0 0 1 2
Total 312 502 305 478 418 346 2361
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Four year term(to fill a vacancy)
AUTHORITY 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL
ADAM BROTHERS 204 328 197 288 277 232 1526
Blanks 108 174 108 190 141 114 835
OTHERS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 312 502 305 478 418 346 2361
Three year term(to fill a vacancy)
HOUSING AUTHORITY 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL
JANET WALROD 210 343 198 314 282 236 1583
Blanks 102 158 107 164 136 110 777
Others 0 1 0 0 0 0 1
Total 312 502 305 478 418 346 2361
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SPECIAL TOWN ELECTION
JUNE 23, 2015
Shall the Town of Canton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of
proposition two and one-half so called, the amounts required to pay for the
bond issued in order to construct and equip (including furniture, fixtures and
equipment) an eight (8) classroom addition of the Lt. Peter M. Hansen
Elementary School?
QUESTION
1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL
Yes 64 171 165 247 141 110 898
No 46 54 35 68 29 54 286
Total 110 225 200 315 170 164 1184
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Town of Canton
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Annual Town Meeting
FIRST SESSION
MONDAY, THE ELEVENTH DAY
OF MAY 2015
In accordance with the warrant the Annual Town Meeting was convened on May 11,
2015 in Morse Auditorium at Canton High School and called to order by the Town
Clerk Tracy K. Kenney at 7:06pm with 749 voters present.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
The Town Clerk, Tracy K. Kenney, introduced The Reverend Dr. John Tamilio III of
the United Church of Christ who offered the invocation.
The reading of the Warrant was dispensed with on a motion duly made, seconded
and unanimously voted.
The reading of the Constable’s return was dispensed with on a motion duly made,
seconded and unanimously voted.
ARTICLE 1
ELECT A MODERATOR
Article 1 To elect a Moderator to preside at this Town Meeting, to serve until the
commencement of Annual Town Meeting in 2016 or to take any other action related
thereto.
Board of Selectmen
A motion was made and seconded to elect Alan Hines as Moderator to preside at this
Town Meeting, to serve until the commencement of Annual Town Meeting in 2016.
APPROVED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE
Moderator Alan Hines acknowledge former Selectmen Avril T. Elkort and Gerald
Salvatori and thanked them for their years of service to the Town.
Congressman Stephen Lynch spoke.
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ARTICLE 2
ADOPT RULES TO GOVERN TOWN MEETING
Article 2 To see if the town will vote to adopt certain procedures to govern the
conduct of the 2015 Annual Town Meeting, or to take any other action related
thereto.
Board of Selectmen
MOTION 1
MOVED: That this 2015 Annual Town Meeting shall meet on
consecutive Monday and Wednesday evenings (but not including Monday, May
25th) in the Morse Auditorium, on the grounds of the Canton High School until
the business of this Annual Town Meeting has been concluded, each such
session to begin at 7:00 o’clock P.M. and to adjourn at 11:00 o’clock P.M., or as
near that hour as may be feasible, according to the nature of the business
pending at the said hour.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 10-0-0
Diane Gustafson, Acting Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 2,
Motion 1 as printed in the warrant.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE
MOTION 2
MOVED: That the following individuals be granted all of the rights
and privileges of participation in this Annual Town Meeting, except the right to
vote, under any article of this warrant which affects matters within their
jurisdiction:
Christine Beard, Historic Preservationist, Tremont Preservation Associates
Richard Brandstatter, Director of Real Estate, The Napleton Group
Russell J. Bousquet, PLS, Survey Manager, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB)
Paul Brodmerkle, PE, Managing Partner, Site Design Professionals, LLC
Debra Bromfield, Director of Student Services
John Ciccotelli, Director of Public Health
John Connery, Fiscal Impact Specialist, Connery Associates
Charles Crealese, Principal, GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.
Paul R. DeRensis, Town Counsel
Lisa Dickinson, Senior Vice President, UniBank Fiscal Advisory Services, Inc.
James Donovan, Town Engineer
Patrick Dunford, P.E., Project Manager, Vanasse Hangen, Brustlin (VHB)
Rob Festa, Project Manager, Group One Partners, Inc.
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Lawrence Feldman, Principal, GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.
William T. Friel, Town Administrator
Jeffrey Granatino, Superintendent of Schools
Ted Heilbron, Development Manager, Topgolf International, Inc.
Jennifer Henderson, Director for Curriculum, Instruction & Technology
Frank Holmes, Principal, Stantec Planning and Landscape Architecture
Tom Houston, Professional Services Corporation, PC
Scott C. Hutchinson, Vice President, Investment Properties/Hotel Group
Brian Joyce, State Senator
Louis Jutras, Information Systems Manager
Vinod K. Kalikiri, PE, PTOE, Project Manager, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin,Iinc. (VHB)
Mark Lague, Library Director
Karen Lawlor, Administrative Assistant, Canton Planning Board
Stephen Lynch, Representative in Congress
Richard A. Manley, Jr., Esq., Partner, Locke Lord LLP
Richard Mann, Esq., Richard Mann Law
Christie Lombard Martin, Esq., Partner, Locke Lord LLP
David M. McElroy, Sr. Vice President, CBRE/New England Capital Markets
Kimberly Mooers, Vice President, UniBank Fiscal Advisory Services, Inc.
Steven Moore, Assistant Supt. for Business & Personnel, Blue Hills Reg. Technical H.S.
Jeffrey Mucciarone, Montagne Communications of Manchester
James Murgia, Finance Director
Edward Napleton, Manager, Canton Holdings, LLC
Katherine Napleton, Officer, The Napleton Group
Barry Nectow, School Business Administrator
Howard Neff, Jr., Senior V.P. – Chief Investment Officer, Boston Mutual Life Ins. Co.
Cynthia O’Connell, Conservation Commission Agent
Kristen Phelps, Canton Community Preservation Committee Administrator
Bernard N. Plante, Project Manager, Melton Associates, LLC
Edward J. Powers, Montagne Communications of Manchester
James Quaglia, Superintendent-Director, Blue Hills Regional Technical H.S.
Helena Rafferty, Deputy Police Chief
Timothy Richard, Town Planner
Louis M. Ross, Esq., Deutsch Williams Brooks DeRensis & Holland, P.C.
Mark Roy, Executive Director, Canton Housing Authority
Darrin Santos, P.G., Environmental Engineer, GeoInsight, Inc.
Ashley Smith, Montagne Communications of Manchester
Zach Shor, Vice President of Real Estate, Topgolf International, Inc.
Kenneth Staffier, P.E., Vanasse Hangen, Brustlin (VHB)
Brianne Susel, Fiscal Advisory Officer, UniBank Fiscal Advisory Services, Inc.
Steven Tierney, RLA, Associate, Stantec Planning and Landscape Architecture
Michael Trotta, Superintendent of Public Works
Diane Tynan, Director of Council on Aging
Olivia Viens, Student, Revere Street Resident
Harry Wheeler, AIA, Principal, Group One Partners, Inc.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 11-0-0
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Diane Gustafson, Acting Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved to amend
Article 2, Motion 2 by inserting “and in the May 11 th STM” in the first paragraph
after “Meeting” and to insert the following names in the list:
Tom Gecewicz, Formerly Board of Health
James Berish, owner of 955 Turnpike Street (Article 33)
Article 2, Motion 2 adopted as amended.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE
MOTION 3
MOVED: That whenever during discussion under any article in this
warrant during this year’s annual town meeting, irrespective of which session
such discussion is reached during the progress of the annual town meeting, a
motion is made, the effect of which is to increase the total amount to be
appropriated beyond that which is recommended by the Finance Committee or
which changes the method of obtaining funds to meet that appropriation, the
moderator shall not accept such motion unless said motion also contains a
corresponding decrease in another appropriation as contained in an
appropriation article on this specific warrant or a corresponding transfer from
any other available funding source or borrowing as an alternative funding
source, so that the total amount to be appropriated by the town, at this town
meeting, and to be expended thereafter, for all the appropriation articles
contained in this warrant, shall not in any event exceed the total dollar amount
recommended by the Finance Committee as set forth in the published Report of
the Finance Committee Recommendations as may be increased by any transfer
from available funds provided, however that nothing in this motion shall
prevent an increase in appropriation funding contingent upon the passage of a
Proposition 2½ override.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 10-0-0
Diane Gustafson, Acting Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 2,
Motion 3 as printed in the warrant.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE
MOTION 4
MOVED: That this Annual Town Meeting be adjourned to reconvene
at this auditorium upon the adjournment or dissolution of the Special Town
Meeting within the Annual Town Meeting of May 11, 2015.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 10-0-0
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Diane Gustafson, Acting Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 2,
Motion 4 as printed in the warrant.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE
SECOND SESSION
WEDNESDAY, THE THIRTEENTH DAY
OF MAY 2015
Moderator Alan Hines asked for a moment of silence to acknowledge the passing of
former Town Counsel Michael Curran.
ARTICLE 3
HEAR REPORTS OF COMMITTEES APPOINTED AT PRIOR TOWN
MEETINGS
Article 3 To hear the reports of all committees, appointed at previous town
meetings, which have not yet been discharged, or to take any other action related
thereto.
Board of Selectmen
MOVED: That reports of the following committees appointed at
previous Town Meetings be heard:
Economic Development Committee (ATM 2004, Article 14)
School Building Study Committee (ATM 2013, Article 11, Motion 14)
Community Preservation Committee (ATM 2011, Article 39)
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 10-0-0
Barbara Saint Andre, Acting Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article
3 as printed in the warrant.
Gene Manning provided a report on behalf of the Economic Development
Committee.
Dr. Jonahtan Arata provided a report on behalf of the School Building Study
Committee.
Lisa Lopez provided a report on behalf of the Community Preservation Committee.
REPORTS ACCEPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE
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ARTICLE 4
ACT ON “CONSENT AGENDA”
Article 4 To see if the town will vote to dispose of certain articles in this warrant by
a single vote, in accordance with a so-called, consent agenda, or to take any other
action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen
MOVED: That the following articles be disposed of by a single vote, in
accordance with the Finance Committee motions as printed in the report of the
Finance Committee: Articles 8, 10, 13, 15, 16, 39 and 41.
FINCOM
Article Description Motion VOTE Reason
Unpaid Bills of Prior Postpone
8 10-0-0 There are none.
Year Indefinitely
Transfer Unexpended
Adopt this
10 Prior Year 10-0-0 Non-controversial.
article
Appropriations
Accept Laws Enacted Postpone
13 11-0-0 There are none.
by the General Court Indefinitely
Adopt this
15 Insurance Proceeds 10-0-0 Non-controversial.
article
Rescind Unused
Adopt this
16 Borrowing 8-0-0 Non-controversial.
article
Authorizations
Title Change for
Adopt this
39 Human Resource 11-0-0 Non-controversial.
article
Administrator
Consolidate
Department of Public Adopt this
41 11-0-0 Non-controversial.
Works & Property article
Maintenance
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 11-0-0
Barbara Saint Andre, Acting Chairperson of the Finance Committee, moved a
substitute motion that the following articles be disposed of by a single vote, in
accordance with the Finance committee motions as printed in the report of the
Finance Committee: Articles 8, 10, 13, 16, 23, 24, 27, 28, 36, 39 and 41.
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FINCOM
Article Description Motion VOTE Reason
Unpaid Bills of Prior Postpone
8 10-0-0 There are none.
Year Indefinitely
Transfer Unexpended
10 Prior Year Adopt this article 10-0-0 Non-controversial.
Appropriations
Accept Laws Enacted by Postpone
13 11-0-0 There are none.
the General Court Indefinitely
Rescind Unused
16 Borrowing Adopt this article 8-0-0 Non-controversial.
Authorizations
Amend Zoning By-Law
Postpone
23 – Add Priority Revit. 10-0-0 Included in STM.
Indefinitely
Area C
Amend Zoning Map –
Postpone
24 CEOD Revitalization 10-0-0 Included in STM.
Indefinitely
Area C
Amend Zoning By-Law Postpone Supported by
27 10-0-0
– Hotel Overlay District Indefinitely Proponent.
Amend Zoning Map – Postpone Supported by
28 10-0-0
Hotel Overlay District Indefinitely Proponent.
Amend Additional 43D
36
Priority Development Adopt this article 10-0-0 Non-controversial.
Sites
Title Change for Human
39 Adopt this article 11-0-0 Non-controversial.
Resource Administrator
Consolidate Department
41 of Public Works & Adopt this article 11-0-0 Non-controversial.
Property Maintenance
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE
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ARTICLE 8
PAY BILLS OF PRIOR FISCAL YEAR
Article 8 To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from
available funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum or sums of money
to pay any unpaid bills of any prior fiscal year, or to take any other action related
thereto.
Board of Selectmen
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 8 be indefinitely
postponed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 10-0-0
ARTICLE 10
TRANSFER UNEXPENDED PRIOR YEAR APPROPRIATIONS
Article 10 To see if the town will vote to transfer the unexpended balance of certain
appropriations made under various articles in the warrants applicable to prior town
meetings, to new purposes and uses, or to take any other action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen
MOVED: That Twenty Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty One
Dollars and Ninety Five Cents ($27,751.95) be appropriated to be spent by the
Library Director with the approval of the Board of Selectmen for the purpose of
renovations in the main level meeting/study rooms at the Canton Public Library
thereby increasing such appropriation already voted pursuant to Article 13
Motion 2 of the 2012 Annual Town Meeting from Thirty Six Thousand Dollars
($36,000) to Sixty Three Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty One Dollars and
Ninety Five Cents ($63,751.95) and to meet this appropriation the sum of
Twenty Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty One Dollars and Ninety Five
Cents ($27,751.95) be transferred from Fund #303.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 10-0-0
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ARTICLE 13
ACCEPT GENERAL OR SESSION LAWS ENACTED BY THE GENERAL
COURT
Article 13 To see if the town will vote to accept any general or session laws
enacted by the General Court for the benefit of cities or towns or of benefit to the
Town of Canton, or to take any other action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 13 be indefinitely
postponed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 11-0-0
ARTICLE 16
VOTE TO RESCIND UNUSED BORROWING AUTHORIZATIONS
Article 16 To see if the town will vote to rescind unused borrowing authorizations
previously voted by the Town, or to take any other action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen
MOVED: That the following unused borrowing authorizations
previously voted by the Town be hereby rescinded:
AUTHORIZED AUTHORIZED AMOUNT TO BE
DATE ARTICLE PURPOSE AMOUNT RESCINDED
4/25/11 13 Mot 10 Rodman Heating System $1,500,000 $150,000
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
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ARTICLE 23
AMEND THE ZONING BY-LAW TO ADD “PRIORITY REVITALIZATION
AREA C” (CANTON CENTER ECONOMIC OPPORTYNITY DISTRICT BY-
LAW)
ARTICLE 23 To see if the town will vote to amend the zoning by-law to add
“Priority Revitalization Area C” to Section 9.8 (Canton Center Economic
Opportunity District By-Law) as follows or to take any other action related thereto:
Item 1. Delete Section 9.8.1 and replace it with a new Section 9.8.1, as follows:
9.8.1 Subdistricts. The CCEOD is divided into three separate and distinct
subdistricts of Canton Center as follows:
1. Priority Revitalization Area "A": That area of Canton Center that
runs (1) along Washington Street from Neponset Street to Sherman
Street, a distance of approximately 2000 linear feet and (2) that area
zoned 'Industrial" that runs along Pequit Street in the vicinity of
Washington Street, to the Northern border of the district.
2. Priority Revitalization Area "B": That area of Canton Center that
runs (1) along Washington Street from Sherman Street to Lewis Street,
a distance of approximately 1000 linear feet, but excluding (2) that area
of land designated as "Industrial" that runs along Pequit Street in the
vicinity of Washington Street to the Northern border of the District.
3. Priority Revitalization Area "C": That area of Canton Center that
runs along Revere Street from the boundary of Priority Revitalization
Area "A" to the intersection of the railroad bridge/tracks and Revere
Street, a distance of approximately 2,300 linear feet.
4. Priority Revitalization Areas "A" and "B" are shown on a map entitled
"Canton Center Economic Opportunity District (Priority Revitalization
Area "A" and Priority Revitalization Area "B") prepared by the Canton
Planning Department and dated December 20, 2004.
5. Priority Revitalization Area "C" is shown on a map entitled "Canton
Center Economic Opportunity District (Priority Revitalization Area
"C")” prepared by Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. and dated January 5,
2015.
6. The maps described immediately above are hereby incorporated by
reference in this Section 9.8.
7. Certain activities in The Priority Revitalization Areas are subject to
Design Review as set forth in section 10.7.
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