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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MAY 11, 2015
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee unanimously supports a $600,000 transfer into the Town’s
general stabilization fund. It is the strong belief of the Finance Committee that sound fiscal policy warrants
that sufficient funds be contained within the Stabilization Fund to deal with unforeseen emergencies. A
healthy balance in reserve funds is also essential for maintaining Canton’s excellent Standard & Poor’s AAA
long-term bond rating. Bond Rating Agencies typically require that Towns receiving an AAA rating have 10
to 15% of their operating budget held in reserves. At the end of FY14 Canton’s reserve levels were at
13.2%.
The rating agencies have stated that a critical factor in continuing to award Canton with an AAA rating is
the fact that Canton has voted to transfer funds into the stabilization fund each year despite difficult
economic times.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE 18
ADDITIONAL LOCAL APPROPRIATION TO SUPPLEMENT THE COMMONWEALTH’S CHAPTER 90
ROADS PROGRAM
Article 18 To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute, a sum of money in an amount not to exceed $850,000 to be spent by
the Board of Selectmen acting as the Board of Public Works to supplement the amount received from the
Chapter 90 Roads Program with improvements done in accordance with improvement specifications as
determined by and subject to, the approval of the Department of Public Works and consistent with
locations identified in the Town’s Pavement Management System, or to take any other action related
thereto.
Board of Selectmen
MOVED: That Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) be appropriated to be
spent by the Board of Selectmen acting as the Board of Public Works to supplement the amount
received from the Chapter 90 Roads Program with improvements done in accordance with
improvement specifications as determined by and subject to, the approval of the Department of
Public Works and consistent with locations identified in the Town’s Pavement Management
System and to meet said appropriation Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) be
transferred from Free Cash in the Treasury of the Town.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-4-0
MAJORITY DISCUSSION: The majority of the Finance Committee voted in support of this motion
to appropriate supplemental road funds in accordance with DPW uses to fund paving and other repairs of
streets within Canton.
MINORITY DISCUSSION: No one can deny that various Canton roads need repairs or
improvements especially after this unprecedented winter. The dissenting Finance Committee member
votes were based on the concern that the prioritized paving list was not readily available. There was also
an additional concern that funds could be used for other Chapter 90 eligible projects, not just road repairs.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MAY 11, 2015
ARTICLE 19
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
Article 19 To see if the Town will vote to adopt and approve the recommendations of the Community
Preservation Committee for Fiscal Year 2016 and to see if the Town will vote to implement such
recommendations by appropriating a sum or sums of money from the Community Preservation Fund
established pursuant to Chapter 44B of the General Laws and by authorizing the Board of Selectmen with
the approval of the Community Preservation Committee to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain
such real property interests in the name of the Town, or enforceable by the Town, including real property
interests in the form of permanent affordable housing restrictions and historical preservation restrictions
that will meet the requirements of Chapter 184 of the General Laws as may be necessary or proper to
carry out the foregoing, or to take any other action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen for the Community Preservation Committee
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 1
MOVED: That the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) be appropriated from the
FISCAL YEAR 2016 Community Preservation Fund revenues for the administrative expenses of
the Community Preservation Committee in FISCAL YEAR 2016.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 10-0-0
MOTION 1
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee unanimously supports the request of
the Community Preservation Committee (“CCPC”) to appropriate $30,000 from the Community
Preservation Fund for administrative and operating expenses of the Committee. Under the Community
Preservation Act, the Town may appropriate up to five percent of the total funds collected through the
local CPA surcharge as well as state matching funds, to be used for the Committee’s administrative and
operating expenses. For example, these monies can be used to pay for administrative staff, appraisals,
legal of environmental consultants, and other Committee expenses in support of potential or approved
CPA projects. The sum of $30,000 is based on the total estimated receipts for FY16. Any amounts not
used during the year for legally permitted administrative expenses or operating expenses will roll over to
the Town’s general CPA fund.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
COMMUNITY PRESERVATON COMMITTEE MOTION 2
MOVED: That the following fund transfers be hereby made in FISCAL YEAR 2016 as
recommended by the Community Preservation Committee:
A. Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000) be transferred from FISCAL YEAR 2016
receipts of the Community Preservation Fund into the Fund Balance Reserved
for Open Space;
B. Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000) be transferred from FISCAL YEAR 2016
receipts of the Community Preservation Fund into the Fund Balance Reserved
for Historic Resources;
C. Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000) be transferred from FISCAL YEAR 2016
receipts of the Community Preservation Fund into the Fund Balance Reserved
for Community Housing; and
D. Three Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars ($390,000) be transferred from FISCAL
YEAR 2016 receipts of the Community Preservation Fund into the Undesignated
Fund Balance Reserved for Community Preservation Act.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 10-0-0
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MOTION 2
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee unanimously supports this motion to
transfer Community Preservation receipts collected in FY16 to funds designated under state statute,
thereby allowing the Town to have these funds available for appropriation.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 3
MOVED: That the sum of Eleven Thousand Dollars ($11,000) be appropriated to be
spent by the Historical Commission and to fund this appropriation Eleven Thousand Dollars
($11,000) be transferred from the Fund Balance Reserved for Historic Resources for the
purpose of a study to investigate the Canton Corner Cemetery Receiving Tomb and to study the
retaining wall to protect and preserve several historic graves.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 10-0-0
MOTION 3
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee unanimously supports the CCPC’s
recommendation to appropriate $11,000 to fund two studies for design work necessary to bid projects to
construct a retaining wall to protect historic graves and for the restoration of the Receiving Tomb. Both
projects are at the Canton Corner Cemetery which is located within the Town’s historic district and which
contains graves dating back to the 17th century, including such well known names as Revere, Draper,
Chapman, Dunbar and Tilden.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 4
MOVED: That the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) be appropriated to be
spent by the Fire Chief and to fund this appropriation Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) be
transferred from the Fund Balance Reserved for Historic Resources for the purpose of funding
the restoration and preservation of the fire bell at the Ponkapoag Fire Station.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 10-0-0
MOTION 4
FINANCE DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee unanimously supports the CCPC’s recommendation to
appropriate $15,000 to fund the restoration and preservation of the historic Revere Company bell at the
Ponkapoag Fire Station. The bell is an integral part of the station’s memorial to the Town’s firefighters.
The memorial itself is being funded separately by firefighters and private donations.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 5
MOVED: That the sum of Four Hundred Fourteen Thousand One Hundred Fifty Dollars
($414,150) be appropriated to be spent by the Historical Commission and the Building
Renovations Committee and to fund this appropriation Eighty Four Thousand Two Hundred
Ninety Five Dollars ($84,295) be transferred from the Fund Balance Reserved for Historic
Resources and Three Hundred Twenty Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Five Dollars
($329,855) be transferred from the Undesignated Fund Balance Reserved for Community
Preservation Act for the purpose of funding major portions of the Phase One restoration of the
Tilden House.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-3-0
MOTION 5
FINANCE COMMITTEE MAJORITY DISCUSSION: The majority of the Finance Committee
voted to support the CCPC’s recommendation to appropriate $414,150 to fund Phase I of the restoration
and preservation of the David Tilden House at Pequitside Farm (also known as “The Little Red House”).
The house, built as early as the late 17th century, is one of the oldest surviving homes in Massachusetts
and has been the focus of local preservationists for more than forty years. This phase of the project will
include all Architectural plans and specifications, demolition and replacement/restoration of exterior and
structural components of the house. The next phase, to be funded at a later date, will cover the windows,
doors, chimney and other interior elements.
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINORITY DISCUSSION: The votes against recommending this
project to the voters was based on the fact that this spending of $414,150 is a large amount of money for
Phase One of a multi phased project. There is also reluctance to suggest further spending at an
unspecified level because the proponent could not provide an estimate of the cost of Phase two or of the
whole project.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 6
MOVED: That the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) be transferred from the
Undesignated Fund Balance Reserved for Community Preservation Act to be spent by the
Canton Historical Commission for the purpose of funding a master plan for preserving and
protecting historical documents at the Canton Historical Society and making such documents
available publicly through the Canton Public Library.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 10-0-0
MOTION 6
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee unanimously supports the CCPC’s
recommendation to appropriate $10,000 to fund a master plan for preserving and protecting historic
documents at the Canton Historical Society and making such documents available publicly through the
Canton public library. The documents include public records that date to the late 1600s as well as colonial
and land records before Canton was incorporated.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 7
MOVED: That the sum of Five Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety Five Dollars ($5,895) be
transferred from the Undesignated Fund Balance Reserved for Community Preservation Act to
be spent by the Canton Historical Society for the restoration and preservation of the Martha
Howard petticoat.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 9-1-0
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MOTION 7
FINANCE COMMITTEE MAJORITY DISCUSSION: The majority of the Finance Committee
voted to support the CCPC’s recommendation to appropriate $5,895 to fund the restoration and
preservation of the Martha Howard petticoat at the Canton Historical Society. This rare surviving textile
has recently been studied by archivists at Colonial Williamsburg who dated it to the 1830s.
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINORITY DISCUSSION: This vote to not recommend this
expenditure is based on a philosophy of not spending public money for private expenses. The Canton
Historical Society is a private organization. The Canton Historical Commission is a Town appointed board.
The two may have members in common, but are two separate entities. The requirement, to have
restored historic artifacts funded by CPA money available to the public, is very limited. The Canton
Historical Society Museum is generally only open to the public one Sunday a month or by appointment.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 8
MOVED: That the sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand One Hundred Twenty Dollars
($99,120.00) be transferred from the Undesignated Fund Balance Reserved for Community
Preservation Act for the purchase by the Town of a permanent Historic Preservation Restriction
on the First Parish Unitarian Church for the purpose of restoring and preserving the First Parish
Church Steeple, such purchase to be conditioned upon the restoration of the Steeple in
compliance with restoration standards to be set by the Community Preservation Committee at
or before the time of recording of such permanent Historic Preservation Restriction.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-4-0
MOTON 8
FINANCE COMMITTEE MAJORITY DISCUSSION: The majority of the Finance Committee
voted to support the CCPC’s recommendation to appropriate $99,120 to fund major portions of the
restoration and preservation of the First Parish Church steeple and spire. The church has been in
continuous operation at 1508 Washington Street since it was built in 1824. It is located within the Town’s
only National Historic District. The church steeple houses a Revere Company bell which still rings today.
Other restoration work at this historic building has been funded privately. If approved by Town Meeting
this grant would be conditioned on a preservation restriction agreement in favor of the Town for a term of
years, which protects public access, requires the historic structure to be maintained, in good repair, as a
church, and provides for reimbursement to the Town in the event of certain events.
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINORITY DISCUSSION: Many FINCOM members wanted to see a
preservation agreement between the Church and the CPA Committee before recommending this
expenditure to the voters. A vote had to be taken on April 2nd, just before the deadline for sending
FINCOM’s motions to Town Counsel for approval. Negotiations for the preservation agreement were not
finished and likely would not be completed before Town Meeting. Town Counsel had sent to the Chair of
the Canton CPA Committee a sample, proposed wording, for such an agreement. The CPA Chair then sent,
via cell phone, to the FINCOM Chair a copy of this sample agreement. The proposed wording was read it
to the Finance Committee during the discussion for this vote. The minority could not vote to recommend
this expenditure under these circumstances. Others expressed concerns about using public money for
private expenses, the precedence set by this action as many churches in Town are old, possibly with
historic significance, and are much in need of extra money for repairs.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 9
MOVED: That the sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) be appropriated to
be spent by the Canton Housing Authority and to fund this appropriation One Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($100,000) be transferred from the Fund Balance Reserved for Community
Housing to be used for the Community Housing Preservation project to upgrade electrical and
fire alarm work in Veterans’ Housing.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-3-0
MOTON 9
FINANCE COMMITTEE MAJORITY DISCUSSION: The majority of the Finance Committee
voted to support the CCPC’s recommendation to appropriate $100,000 to fund electrical and fire alarm
work at the Veteran’s Housing units on Pequit Street, necessary to keep residents there safe. This project
was recommended by the CCPC and Finance Committee and approved by Town Meeting last year.
Regrettably, unanticipated expenses required to comply with State procurement and labor regulations
have significantly increased the cost of the project.
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINORITY DISCUSSION: The minority vote not to recommend this
expenditure was based on two facts. The Canton Housing Authority, over the last three years, has
received between $820,000 and $850,000 in Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community
Development grants for projects to preserve, stabilize and/or modernize existing state-aided public
housing. These projects are prioritized to address core capital components and important health and
safety needs. The Canton Housing Authority spent this money on projects replacing bath fans, tree
trimming, vacancy turnover, a maintenance garage and kitchens and baths, among other projects. The
minority questions the Canton Housing Authority’s lack of prioritization of the safety issue for these
electrical panels and smoke detectors. The minority questions Town Counsel’s determination that this
project is not considered maintenance. Under guidelines issued by the state, “CPA funds may not be
spent to pay for maintenance of any real or personal property.” CPA was set up to “give communities a
dedicated funding source to expand certain community assets…” With respect to rehabilitation of
community housing,” communities may only use community preservation monies to rehabilitate or restore
assets that were originally acquired or created with fund monies.” (IGR No. 02-208 issued by the
Massachusetts Property Tax Bureau and MGL Chapter 44B).
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MAY 11, 2015
ARTICLE 20
TRANSFER OF A PORTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION STABILIZATION FUND TO SUPPLEMENT
SPECIAL EDUCATION BUDGET DEFICIT
Article 20 To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds such as the
School Special Education Stabilization Fund, or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of
money for use by the School Committee to offset, in whole or in part, the special education deficit in the
school department FY 15 operating budget, or to take any other action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen for the School Committee
MOVED: That Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000) be transferred from the School Special
Education Stabilization Fund for use by the School Committee to offset the special education
deficit in the School Department FY15 operating budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 10-0-0
DISCUSSION: SPED spending remains one of the most volatile parts of the School Committee’s
budget, with this year’s obligations exceeding the existing budget.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE 21
AMEND ZONING BY-LAW – FLEXIBLE RESIDENTIAL LOT NUMBER DETERMINATION
Article 21 To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 8.6.8.2 of the Zoning By-Law as most recently
amended to read as follows
2. Number of Lots. The number of lots within any Flexible Development shall be determined by the
Planning Board to assure compliance with the purposes of this Section, and shall not exceed the number
of lots shown on the Yield Plan. The Yield Plan shall show the maximum number of lots that could be
developed under a conventional subdivision plan in accordance with applicable zoning. The Yield Plan shall
depict wetland resource areas based upon an Order of resource Area Delineation or Order of Conditions
and the Planning Board shall consider any information submitted by the Conservation Commission
regarding the consistency of the Yield Plan with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and the Canton
Wetlands Bylaw. The applicant shall bear the burden of proof with regard to the number of lots shown on
the Yield Plan., or take any other action related thereto.
Planning Board
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: That Section 8.6.8.2 of the Zoning By-Law be amended to read as follows:
2. Number of Lots. The number of lots within any Flexible Development shall be determined by
the Planning Board to assure compliance with the purposes of this Section, and shall not
exceed the number of lots shown on the Yield Plan. The Yield Plan shall show the maximum
number of lots that could be developed under a conventional subdivision plan in accordance
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with applicable zoning. The Yield Plan shall depict wetland resource areas based upon an
Order of Resource Area Delineation or Order of Conditions. The Planning Board shall consider
any information submitted by the Conservation Commission regarding the consistency of the
Yield Plan with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and the Canton Wetlands Bylaw.
The applicant shall bear the burden of proof with regard to the number of lots shown on the
Yield Plan.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 3-0-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION:
MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the
Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 21 as written in the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 10-0-0
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: The Planning Board is supportive of the proposed
amendment to the Zoning Bylaw, which is expected to improve the Flexible Residential bylaw by changing
the manner in which the Planning Board can determine the number of lots within a Flexible Subdivision.
This change would be in line with the sprit and intent of the Flexible Residential bylaw which promotes
greater open space within developments.
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee supports the Planning Board’s
unanimous motion to amend the text of the Zoning By-Law. The text does not impact the overall number
of lots on the Yield Plan but will grant more flexibility when establishing lot division.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MAY 11, 2015
ARTICLE 22
AMEND ZONING BY-LAW – HOTEL OVERLAY DISTRICT HEIGHT
Article 22 To see if the town will vote to amend Section 9.5.9 by striking the first paragraph and
replacing it with the following paragraph:
9.5.9 Height Regulations. No building shall be constructed to exceed forty (40) feet or three (3) stories
whichever is the lower. The Planning Board may grant a special permit to construct a hotel with additional
stories and/or height provided it does not exceed sixty (60) feet and that the applicant demonstrates an
increase in open space as well as an increase in landscaping over that which is required under the bylaw.
Maximum building height shall be measured as set forth in the State Building Code 780 CMR.
or take any other action related thereto.
Planning Board
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: That Section 9.5.9 of the Zoning By-law be amended by striking the first
paragraph and replacing it with the following paragraph:
“No building shall be constructed to exceed forty (40) feet or three (3) stories whichever is the
lower. The Planning Board may grant a special permit to construct a hotel with additional
stories and/or height provided it does not exceed fifty two (52) feet and that the applicant
demonstrates an increase in open space as well as an increase in landscaping over that which
is required under this Zoning By-law. Maximum building height shall be measured as set forth
in the State Building Code 780 CMR.”
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION:
MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning
Board to Town Meeting for Article 22 as written in the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 10-0-0
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: The Planning Board views this proposal as an opportunity to
preserve open space by allowing an increase in height for a hotel by special permit. This is expected to
provide applicants with increased flexibility, and create a safeguard for the Town by allowing an increase
in height by Special Permit.
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee concurs with the Planning Board
recommendation. Use of the Special Permit process will protect the interests of the town while providing
opportunities for increases in open space.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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.
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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.
Item 2. Add the following new Sections immediately after Section 9.8.33:
9.8.34 Priority Revitalization Area "C"; Purpose. Priority Revitalization Area "C" is established for the
accomplishment of the following purposes:
1. To promote the economic health and stability of the Town by encouraging development and
economic investment that will generate employment and tax revenue.
2. To provide additional planning flexibility for projects located in and near Canton Center, including
enhancing the coordination of the project with the environmental and natural features of the
development site.
3. To permit and encourage mixed-use development, including but not limited to, Multi-family
Dwellings, Senior Housing, offices, kindergarten and pre-schools, municipal uses, historic
preservation, recreational uses, retail shops and industrial uses.
4. To permit the use of new development standards, which will promote the desired changes in and
near Canton Center.
5. To permit and encourage the development of open spaces which would be available for use by the
general public.
6. To provide information on the potential impacts of a proposed development.
7. To enable the Special Permit Granting Authority (SPGA) to require adherence to "Development and
Use Plans" in the granting of a special permit.
8. To provide for development in a manner that creates harmony between residential and non-
residential neighborhoods, protects existing abutting neighborhoods, and minimizes the development
impact on nearby neighborhoods, while conserving and enhancing environmental features,
woodlands, wet areas, the Canton River, open spaces and areas of scenic views, beauty, and vistas
such as, for example, the Viaduct.
9.8.35. Priority Revitalization Area ”C”; Definitions. For the special purposes of Priority
Revitalization Area “C” only, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings
hereinafter indicated.
Applicant: The person or legal entity that applies for issuance of a special permit for permission to
construct a Project that conforms to the requirements of this By law for Priority Revitalization Area C.
The Applicant must own or be the beneficial owner of all the land included in the proposed site, or
have written authorization from the owner(s) to act for him or must hold an option or contract duly
executed by the owner(s) giving the Applicant the right to acquire the land to be included in the site.
Buffer Area: An area within the CCEOD Revitalization Area “C” adjacent to the boundaries, streams,
rivers, ponds, which may not be developed except in accordance with the Massachusetts Wetlands
Protection Act and its implementing regulations (MGL Chapter 131, Sections 40 and 40A, and 310
CMR 10.00) and other requirements herein.
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Building Height: Building height shall be measured as set forth in this section 9.8 and measured as
set forth in the State Building Code 780 CMR 101.0 et seq. Height shall be subject to the provisions
of Section 4.3 of the By-Law except as otherwise provided in this Section 9.8.
Buildable Lot Area: The area of a Lot excluding any land defined as a Resource Area.
Common Open Land: An area of land containing no building, structure, parking areas, driveways or
roadways other than those structures and/or facilities which are used for recreational and/or
community use by the occupants of a Development Parcel or members of the public.
Development Agreement: a written agreement executed by the Board of Selectmen and the
Applicant concerning the Project containing, without limitation, actions to be taken by the Applicant to
mitigate potential adverse effects of the Project.
Development Parcel: One or more Lots within Priority Revitalization Area “C" which together are
designated as a Development Parcel on a Site Development and Use Plan. The Lots comprising a
Development Parcel need not be in the same ownership. Where the Development Parcel consists of
more than a single Lot, the Lots, in combination, shall be treated as the Development Parcel, may be
contiguous or non-contiguous, and shall be considered one 'Development Parcel’.
Development Schedule: A schedule showing the anticipated order and timing of construction and
the sequence of the improvements to be built on the Priority Revitalization Area "C" site, separated
into stages where applicable.
Gross Floor Area: Total floor area contained within exterior walls, excluding basement space, attic
space and spaces used for heating and utilities and other mechanical apparatus, storage and/or
automobile parking.
Lot: A single contiguous tract of land including at least the minimum amount of Buildable Lot Area
required herein and located entirely within the Development Parcel and Priority Revitalization Area
“C”, which may be shown on an approved definitive subdivision plan under G.L. c. 41, Section 81K or
an endorsed “approval not required” plan under G.L. c. 41,Section 81 P. More than one building may
be located on a Lot, subject to compliance with all applicable dimensional requirements of this Section
9.8.
Lot Development and Use Plan: A plan approved by the SPGA for the development and use of a
particular Lot within a Development Parcel pursuant to the special permit process for the Priority
Revitalization Area “C”. A Lot Development and Use Plan shall comply with the plan contents
requirements of Section 10.5.2 of the Zoning By-Law. The Special Permit process and the Site Plan
Review process under Section 10.5.1 may occur contemporaneously.
Mixed-Use Development: A development that contains both residential and non-residential uses.
Professional Office: The office of one skilled in an occupation that primarily services clients or
patients rather than customers including, but not limited to, the office of a lawyer, doctor, dentist,
architect, engineer, landscape architect, real estate agent, insurance agent, or the studio of an artist,
musician, teacher, or the workroom of a dressmaker, milliner, or photographer in which retail sales
are incidental to office use.
Project: A residential, non-residential or mixed-use development for which a special permit or
Special Permits is sought pursuant to Section 9.8, the Priority Revitalization Area “C” overlay
provisions. The Project may be developed and constructed in multiple phases, subject to conditions to
be set forth in the Special Permit(s).
Regulations: The applicable rules and regulations adopted by the Board of Appeals relative to special
permits pursuant to M.G.L c.40A, Section 9.
Resource Area: All land subject to jurisdiction under 310 CMR 10.02(1)(a) and (b) (which shall not
include land subject to flooding or riverfront area).
Senior Housing: Housing facilities (including, without limitation, in independent or congregate
facilities) for individuals fifty-five (55) years of age or older as allowed under Massachusetts General
Laws c. 151B, Section 4.
Small Scale Retail: Retail stores with a gross floor area of 10,000 square feet or less.
Upland Acres: Land area not in a Resource Area.
All terms not defined in the provisions of this Zoning By-law related to the Priority Revitalization Area
“C” shall have the meanings ascribed to them in Section 11 of this Zoning By-law.
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9.8.36 Priority Revitalization Area "C"; Scope of Authority.
Priority Revitalization Area “C” shall be an overlay district and shall not restrict the landowner's rights
relative to the underlying zoning districts. However, if the landowner elects to apply for a special permit
under the provisions of this section 9.8 applicable to Priority Revitalization Area "C', the development shall
conform to the requirements of this section 9.8 for Priority Revitalization Area C and shall not be required
to conform to the requirements of the underlying zoning districts to the extent the Project is built pursuant
to a Special Permit(s).
9.8.37 Priority Revitalization Area "C"; Special Permit Granting Authority.
The Board of Appeals is hereby designated as the Special Permit Granting Authority (SPGA) for all
purposes with respect to Projects within the Priority Revitalization Area “C” pursued under this Section
9.8. All special permit applications shall conform to the provisions, of this Section 9.8 with respect to
Priority Revitalization Area “C” and the Board of Appeals’ Rules and Regulations adopted pursuant to
M.G.L. c.40A, Section 9 governing the administration of applications for special permits.
In determining whether the criteria for grant of a special permit stated in this Zoning By-law have been
satisfied, the SPGA may grant a special permit applicable to a Project in Priority Revitalization Area "C"
only if the SPGA finds that the adverse impacts of the Project will be outweighed by the benefits of the
project to the Town, including without limitation any mitigation and/or other benefits to be provided to the
Town by the Applicant pursuant to any Development Agreement between the Applicant and the Town.
Notwithstanding, the foregoing, any mitigation required under the Performance Standards contained in
Section 6.7 of this Zoning By-law may be found by the SPGA to be satisfied by the terms of a
Development Agreement between the Town and the Applicant
The SPGA may in its discretion waive any of the Standards and Criteria stated in Section 9.8.40, any of
the Densities stated in Section 9.8.41 and any of the Setbacks and Yard Regulations stated in Section
9.8.42 if the SPGA finds that such waiver satisfies the criteria stated in Section 10.4.2 of this Zoning By-
law for grant of a special permit and the general conditions stated in Section 10.5.5 of this Zoning By-law
for approval of a site plan.
9.8.38 Priority Revitalization Area "C"; Applicability.
In Priority Revitalization Area C, no building shall be constructed or externally enlarged, and no use shall
be expanded in ground area, or established in an existing building except in conformity with a special
permit issued by the Board of Appeals and a Lot Development and Use Plan that bears the endorsement of
approval by the Board of Appeals. Requirements and Procedures for approval of such Site Development
and Use Plan shall be in accordance with Section 10.5 and this Section.
In the event of damage or destruction to any buildings or structures originally constructed pursuant to a
Special Permit and Lot Development and Use Plan issued hereunder, such buildings and structures may be
rebuilt and restored consistent with the original Special Permit and such Lot Development and Use Plan
without the requirement of obtaining a new Special Permit or Lot Development and Use Plan from the
SPGA.
9.8.39 Priority Revitalization Area “C”; Uses Permitted by Special Permit.
Within Priority Revitalization Area “C”, the SPGA may issue a special permit authorizing the following uses.
No building or structure shall be designed, arranged or constructed and no building, structure or land shall
be used, in whole or in part, for any purpose other than for one or more of the uses herein set forth as
permissible by special permit.
A. Residential Uses:
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1. Multi-family Dwellings, including, without limitation, Townhouse style dwellings, Mid-rise
style units, and ancillary facilities and amenities.
2. Senior Housing and ancillary facilities and amenities.
3. Accessory structures (whether at, below or above grade) and surface parking, driveways and
roadways, serving any uses within the Development Parcel.
4. All other residential uses allowed by right or by special permit in the underlying zoning
district.
B. Non-Residential Uses:
1. Small-scale Retail stores.
2. Offices, including salesrooms and showrooms, consumer service establishments, business
and professional offices, executive and administrative offices, banks and other institutions.
3. Restaurants with or without the service of alcoholic beverages (provided that if alcoholic
beverages are served any bar area does not comprise more than thirty-five percent (35%) of
the floor area of the restaurant), including both indoor and outdoor seating.
4. Banks or similar financial institution, including drive-through facilities.
5. Child Care Centers, Pre-Schools and Kindergartens.
6. Recreational facilities.
7. Private and public open spaces.
8. Municipal uses.
9. Accessory structures (whether at, below or above grade) and surface parking, driveways and
roadways, serving any uses within the Development Parcel.
10. All uses allowed by right or by special permit in the underlying zoning district.
C. The following uses are specifically prohibited within Priority Revitalization Area “C”:
1. Fast food establishments.
2. Drive-through for the sale of food. Any other drive-through, with the exception of banks and
financial institutions noted above, may be authorized by the SPGA as part of a special permit
for a Priority Revitalization Area "C" Project.
D. For Projects permitted in the Priority Revitalization Area “C” there shall be no non-resident
deliveries or shipments between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Monday through Friday; and there shall
be no non-resident deliveries or shipments between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. on weekends.
9.8.40 Priority Revitalization Area “C”; Standards and Criteria.
A. In addition to the specific criteria contained within Section 10.4, the SPGA shall issue a
special permit for development within Priority Revitalization Area C only after consideration of the
project’s compliance with the following additional criteria:
1. Adequacy of the site in terms of the size of the proposed use(s);
2. Adequacy of the provision of open space, its accessibility to the general public,
and/or its association with adjacent or proximate open space areas;
3. Suitability of the site for the proposed use(s);
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4. Impact on traffic and pedestrian flow and safety;
5. Impact on the visual character of the neighborhood;
6. Adequacy of utilities, including sewage disposal, water supply and storm water
drainage; and
7. Degree to which the proposed project complies with the goals of the Canton
Center Revitalization Plan and the provisions of this Section 9.8.
B. Minimum Development Size
1. Development Parcel Area Requirement:
a. The minimum Development Parcel area is twenty- five (25) acres of Buildable
Lot Area determined as of the time of approval and endorsement of the
application for the first Lot Development and Use Plan.
b. No portion of a public way or public street, as defined by this Zoning By-law
may be included in computing the minimum required Buildable Lot Area.
2. Lot Area Requirement:
a. The minimum Lot area is 10,000 sq. ft. of Buildable Lot Area.
b. No portion of a public way or public street, as defined by this Zoning By-law
may be included in computing the minimum required Buildable Lot Area.
C. Building Coverage:
1. Development Parcel Requirement: No building on the Development Parcel shall be
constructed so as to cover, together with any other buildings on the Development
Parcel, more than thirty percent (30%) of the Buildable Lot Area of the Development
Parcel.
2. Lot Requirement: No building on a Lot shall be constructed so as to cover, together
with any other building on the Lot, more than fifty percent (50%) of the Buildable Lot
Area.
D. Minimum Frontage and Access:
1. Development Parcel Requirement:
a. Each Development Parcel shall have a minimum frontage of two hundred and
fifty (250) feet on a street or way and at least two means of ingress/egress.
b. Each means of required ingress/egress shall have a paved width of no less
than twenty-four (24) feet.
c. Lot Requirement: Each Lot shall have a minimum frontage of fifty (50) feet
on a street or way.
E. Transition Area: Where a portion of the Development Parcel abuts another parcel which
is zoned for residential purposes, a “Transition Area” of fifteen (15) feet or a screen wall
of adequate height shall be provided at the perimeter of the Development Parcel along
the border with such abutting parcel. The Applicant shall file a landscape plan, prepared
by a Massachusetts Registered Landscape Architect that demonstrates in the opinion of
the Board of Appeals sufficient plantings to provide adequate screening within such
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Transition Area. Buildable Lot Areas or portions thereof that are also designated as
Transition Areas shall be included in the calculation of “Common Open Land”.
a. The SPGA may reduce the width of the required “Transition Area” and modify other landscape
requirements where the SPGA finds that suitable screening will be provided by other means such as
fencing or topography, and that such reduction will not have material adverse impact on the surrounding
neighborhood.
9.8.41 Priority Revitalization Area “C”; Density
No building or structure shall be designed, arranged or constructed and no building, structure or land shall
be used, in whole or in part, which exceeds the densities specified below for residential and non-
residential uses.
A. Residential Uses
Maximum permissible densities are as follows:
1. Multi-family Dwellings including, without limitation, Townhouse and Mid-rise style dwellings
and ancillary facilities and amenities:
One dwelling unit per 2,600 square feet of Buildable Lot Area in the Development Parcel.
2. Senior Housing and ancillary facilities and amenities:
One dwelling unit per 2,600 square feet of Buildable Lot Area in the Development Parcel.
B. Non-Residential Uses
Maximum permissible density is as follows:
Two thousand (2,000) square feet of Gross Floor Area per 10,000 square feet of Buildable
Lot Area in the Development Parcel.
9.8.42 Priority Revitalization Area “C”; Setbacks and Yard Regulations for Buildings.
No building shall be constructed so as to be nearer to the line of any street than the required setback
distance or nearer to the sidelines of its lot than the required side yard width or nearer to the rear line of
its lot than the required rear yard depth specified below. The required setback distance shall be measured
from the nearest exterior line of the street in question.
A. Development Parcel
1. Each Development Parcel shall have a side yard setback of not less than ten (10) feet;
except that if the side yard abuts land owned by the Town, or the East Branch of the
Neponset River dam or diversion channel, or the Plymouth Rubber triple drainage
culvert, such side yard shall be not less than five (5) feet. There shall be a front yard
setback for any Development Parcel along Revere Street of no less than five (5) feet but
there shall be no front yard setback requirement for any internal subdivision road within
any Development Parcel.
2. Each Development Parcel shall have a rear yard setback of not less than five (5) feet.
B. Lot
Each lot shall have a minimum side and rear yard of fifteen (15) feet except that if a side or rear
yard abuts land owned by the Town, or the Canton River dam diversion channel, or the Plymouth
Rubber triple drainage culvert, such side or rear yard shall be not less than fifteen (15) feet.
There shall be no front yard setback requirement for a Lot.
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C. Additional Setback Requirements
1. The SPGA may waive the setback distance where it finds such a waiver appropriate
because of specific physical circumstances, such as irregular lot lines or other natural
features that create open space or buffers.
2. No commercial storage or display of goods, products, materials or equipment, vending
machines or similar commercial devices shall be allowed within the required front, side,
or rear yard setback; provided, however, that the foregoing shall not be interpreted so
as to prohibit the placement in any such yards of HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, and fire
protection equipment, transformers or similar equipment utilized in connection with the
operation of any buildings in any portion of the Development Parcel.
3. No Lot on which a building is located shall be reduced or changed in size or shape so
that the building or Lot fails to comply with the Lot Area, frontage, building coverage,
yard setback, or other dimensional provisions, of this Section.
9.8.43 Priority Revitalization Area “C”; Height Regulations.
No building shall be constructed to exceed the height of (a) forty – eight feet (48'); or (b) a total of four
(4) stories inclusive of enclosed parking, whichever is lower.
9.8.44 Common Open Land and Public Access.
A. Common Open Land:
Each Project shall have a minimum of thirty percent (30%) of the Development Parcel designated
as Common Open Land for use by the occupants of the Development Parcel.
B. Public Access:
A Project shall provide pedestrian access walkways to and from natural resource areas within the
Development Parcel within an area or areas shown on a Lot Development and Use Plan.
9.8.45 Priority Revitalization Area “C”; Parking and Loading Requirements.
For each Project there shall be provided and maintained improved off-street automobile parking in
connection with the erection, establishment or increase in units or dimensions of buildings, structures and
uses, in the following amounts:
A. For dwelling units: 1.5 parking spaces per each dwelling unit, except for Senior Housing
units which shall require 1 parking space per unit.
B. For restaurants and other on premises eating and drinking establishments: one (1)
parking space for each three (3) seats, plus one (l) parking space for every three (3)
employees on the largest shift, subject to the discretion of the SPGA to allow fewer
parking spaces where the SPGA finds that fewer parking spaces are needed. Where
benches are used, not less than one (1) parking space for each six (6) feet of bench,
subject to the discretion of the SPGA to allow fewer parking spaces where the SPGA
finds that fewer parking spaces are needed.
C. For retail stores and offices including salesrooms and showrooms, consumer service
establishments, public administration buildings, business and professional offices,
executive and administrative offices, banks and other financial institutions: one (1)
parking space for each two hundred fifty (250) square feet of Gross Floor Area.
D. Uses not listed in this Section 9.8.45 Parking Requirements, Subsections (A), (B), (C) or
(D) shall comply with the parking space requirements of the Zoning By-law Section 6.1
Off-Street Parking.
E. In the case of mixed-use projects, the parking spaces required shall be the sum of the
requirements for the various individual uses, computed separately in accordance with
this Section 9.8.45. Parking spaces for one use shall not provide the required parking
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spaces for any other use unless the SPGA finds that the need for parking occurs at
different times.
F. Off-street automobile parking spaces, to the extent required in this section, may be
provided either on the same lot or premises with the parking generator or on any lot or
premises associated therewith a substantial portion of which, at least, is within three
hundred (300) feet of such generator.
Off-street parking facilities and connecting drives between such facilities and the street
shall be designed to insure the safety and convenience of persons traveling within or
through the parking area, and between the parking facility and the street. The provisions
of Section 6.1.6 of this Zoning By-law as to General Design shall be considered the
minimum criteria for evaluating such design.
Below grade automobile parking may be permitted within the basements of buildings
provided that such structured basement automobile parking is exclusively reserved for
motor
vehicles of residents or employees of the Project.
G. In addition to the requirements for automobile parking spaces there shall also be
provided for each building or group of buildings sufficient off-street loading space to
insure that all loading operations take place off of the public way. Loading spaces and
access drives leading to loading spaces shall be so designed that vehicles to be loaded or
unloaded are not required to maneuver in the public way to enter or leave the
designated loading area. The provisions of Section 6.2, Loading Areas, shall be
considered minimum criteria for evaluating such design.
9.8.46 Priority Revitalization Area “C”; Signs and Advertising Devices.
The provisions of Section 6.3 of this Zoning By-law (Signs) is hereby adopted for the regulation and
restriction of billboards, signs and other advertising devices within Priority Revitalization Area "C".
9.8.47 Priority Revitalization Area “C”; Certified Acoustical Barriers.
Except for demolition, infrastructure construction, renovation or repair of existing buildings and structures
and construction new buildings and structures, no activity or use shall be allowed which causes exterior
noise levels to exceed a day-night average sound level of 65 decibels (65 L dn) at the Lot line; no dwelling
unit shall be located where exterior noise levels exceed a day-night average sound level of 65 decibels (65
L dn); and no dwelling unit shall be constructed which allows interior noise levels to exceed a day-night
average sound level of 45 decibels (45 L dn). The day-night average sound level (L dn) is the 24-hour
average sound level, in decibels, resulting from the accumulation of noise from all sources contributing to
the external noise environment of the site with 10 decibels added to sound levels occurring from 10:00 AM
to 7:00 PM. The day-night average sound level (L dn) shall be determined in accordance with The Code of
Federal Regulations, Title 24-Housing and Urban Development, Part 51 Environmental Criteria and
Standards (24 CFR 51.100-51.106).
9.8.48 Priority Revitalization Area “C”; Moderate Income Units.
As a condition for the grant of a special permit pursuant to this Section authorizing an increase in the
otherwise permissible density or population or intensity of a particular use in a proposed development
pursuant to the requirements of this Section, at least ten percent (10%) of the dwelling units shall be
deed restricted in perpetuity for occupancy by persons earning not more than eighty percent (80%) of the
area median income as defined and regulated by the Commonwealth’s Department of Housing and
Community Development. The Special Permit may require that such moderate income housing units be
integrated into the overall development so as to prevent the physical segregation of such units and
otherwise shall be indistinguishable from market rate units except in size and interior finishing and
appliances.
Copies of said plans are available for public review at the offices of the Planning Board, Town Clerk, the
Board of Selectmen, all in Memorial Hall, and at the research desk of the Canton Public Library and on the
town web site, or take any other action in relation thereto.
Attorney Paul Schneiders and 13 others
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FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION:
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 23 as printed in the warrant be indefinitely
postponed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 10-0-0
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: This subject matter was discussed as Article 1 during the
Special Town Meeting.
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: This motion will be taken up as a separate motion during the
Special Town Meeting
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE 24
AMEND ZONING MAP BY PLACING PARCELS ALONG REVERE STREET AND NEPONSET STREET
WITHIN CCEOD REVITALIZATION AREA C
ARTICLE 24 To see if the Town will vote to amend the zoning map, as most recently amended, by
placing parcels of land located along revere Street and Neponset Street within the Canton Center
Economic Opportunity District (Revitalization Area C) established by vote under Article 12 of this 2015
Annual Town Meeting warrant or take any action in relation thereto. Said parcels of land are described in
the Board of Assessors’ Maps as Map 26, Lots 92, 94, 95 and an area shown on Map 14 and 26
immediately abutting Map 26, Lot 94 consisting of approximately 5.3 acres known as the diversion
channel; and as Map 15, Lot 86.
Copies of this Article and the accompanying plan are available for public review at the offices of the
Planning Board, Town Clerk, and the Board of Selectmen, all in Memorial Hall, and at the research desk of
the Canton Public Library and on the town web site.
Attorney Paul Schneiders and 13 others
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION:
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 24 as printed in the warrant be indefinitely
postponed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 10-0-0
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: This subject matter was discussed as Article 1 during the
Special Town Meeting.
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: This motion will be taken up as a separate motion during the
Special Town Meeting
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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ARTICLE 25
AMEND SECTION 9.5 OF THE HOTEL OVERLAY DISTRICT ZONING BY-LAW BY DELETING
SUBSECTION 3 AND REPLACING IT WITH “9.5.3 LOCATIONS AND ELIGIBILITY”
Article 25 To see if the town will vote to amend Section 9.5 of Zoning By-Law of the Town, as most
recently amended, by deleting subsection 3 and replacing it with the following language:
“9.5.3 Locations and Eligibility. No parcel shall be placed in the HOD unless it contains at least two (2)
contiguous upland acres of land. The location of a HOD shall include all land designated by Town Meeting
as being within the HOD, pursuant to Sec. 9.5.2, or to take any other action in relation thereto.”
Copies of this Article and the accompanying plan are available for public review at the offices of the
Planning Board, Town Clerk, and the Board of Selectmen, all in Memorial Hall, and at the research desk of
the Canton Public Library and on the town web site.
Attorney Paul Schneiders and 13 others
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: That Section 9.5 of Zoning By-Law be amended by deleting subsection 3 and
replacing it with the following language:
“No parcel shall be placed in the HOD unless it contains at least two (2) contiguous upland
acres of land. The location of a HOD shall include all land designated by Town Meeting as being
within the HOD, pursuant to Sec. 9.5.2.”
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION:
MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning
Board to Town Meeting for Article 25 as written in the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 10-0-0
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: The Planning Board was supportive of Article 25 as it clarifies
a drafting error that limited the district to only one parcel in town. The Board felt that allowing additional
hotels by special permit would be beneficial to the Town through increased tax revenue as well as
additional accommodations for area businesses.
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee unanimously supports the motion to
amend Section 9.5, subsection 3 of the Zoning By-Law of the town. The amended language eliminates
contradictions from the original language so that it does not specifically reference the Royall Street /
Homewood Suites location.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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ARTICLE 26
AMEND ZONING MAP BY PLACING LIMITED INDUSTRIAL PARCELS ALONG ROYALL STREET AND
ROYALL LANE WITHIN THE HOTEL OVERLAY DISTRICT (HOD)
Article 26 To see if the Town will vote to amend the town’s zoning map, as most recently amended, by
placing Limited Industrial parcels of land located along Royall Street and Royall Lane within the Hotel
Overlay District (HOD) as defined in Section 9.5 of the zoning by-laws, and as amended under Article 7 of
the warrant for this 2015 Annual Town Meeting. Said land is shown on a Map entitled “Hotel Overlay
District Map Amendment” as Lots 1 and 2 on Assessors Map 69, a portion of Lot 3 and 7 on Assessors Map
68; and Royall Lane in its entirety.
Copies of said plans are available for public review at the offices of the Planning Board, Town Clerk, and
the Board of Selectmen, all in Memorial Hall; and at the research desk of the Canton Public Library; and
on the town web site.
Attorney Paul Schneiders and 13 others
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: That the Town’s Zoning Map be amended by placing Limited Industrial parcels
of land located along Royall Street and Royall Lane within the Hotel Overlay District (HOD) as
defined in Section 9.5 of the Zoning By-laws, and as amended under Article 7 of the warrant for
this 2015 Annual Town Meeting. Said land is shown on a Map entitled “Hotel Overlay District
Map Amendment” as Lots 1 and 2 on Assessors Map 69, a portion of Lot 3 and 7 on Assessors
Map 68; and Royall Lane in its entirety.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION:
MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning
Board to Town Meeting for Article 26 as written in the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 10-0-0
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: The Board recognizes the need for a hotel in this area, and
feels that the location is suitable for this type of development, as it will serve the many businesses in the
corridor. The Town will also see a significant benefit from increased tax revenue that would result from
the construction of a new hotel. It is estimated that the Town will receive $375,000 in hotel taxes and
$200,000 from property taxes for a total of $575,000 in additional taxes from the construction of a new
hotel.
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee supports the motion by the Planning
Board to amend the zoning along Royall Street and Royall Lane to allow for a hotel to be constructed in
the area. The Finance Committee agrees with the Planning Board that the town will see a substantial
increase in tax revenue from this property.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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ARTICLE 27
AMEND SECTION 9.5.3 OF THE ZONING BY-LAW TO PERMIT OTHER LOCATIONS TO BE ELIGIBLE
FOR THE “HOD” (HOTEL OVERLAY DISTRICT)
Article 27 To see if the town will vote to amend Section 9.5. of Zoning By-Law of the Town, as most
recently amended, by deleting subsection 3 and replacing it with the following language :
"9.5.3 Locations and Eligibility. No parcel shall be placed in the HOD unless it contains two (2 ) contiguous
upland acres of land . The location of a HOD shall include all land designated by Town Meeting as being
within the HOD, pursuant to G.L. c. 40A, s. 5. or to take any other action in relation thereto,"
copies of which have been placed on file and are available for public review at the office of the Town Clerk
and at the office of the Board of Selectmen in Memorial Hall, at the research desk at the Canton Public
Library and on the town website.
Attorney Richard Staiti and 29 others
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 27 as printed in the warrant be indefinitely
postponed.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION:
MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning
Board to Town Meeting for Article 27 as written in the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 10-0-0
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: Article 27 is nearly identical to Article 25, therefore, in order
to avoid confusion, the Planning Board voted to recommend favorable action on Article 25 and non-
favorable action on Article 27. The Planning Board has been notified by the proponent of their intent to
withdraw on the floor of Town Meeting.
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: It is the finance committee’s understanding that this motion
will be withdrawn by the proponent on Town Meeting floor.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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ARTICLE 28
AMEND ZONING MAP TO CREATE AN AREA IN WHICH THE “HOTEL OVERLAY DISTRICT”
(“HOD”) WOULD BE IN EFFECT
Article 28 To see if the Town will vote to amend the zoning map , as most recently amended, by placing
in the "Hotel Overlay District" ("HOD" ) a parcel of land of not less than six (6) contiguous acres
fronting along Royall St. owned by Paul T. Driscoll, being described as Assessors Map 69 Parcel 26.
Copies of the map showing such parcel has been placed on file and are available for public review at the
office of the Planning Board, at the office of the Town Clerk, and at the office of the Board of Selectmen in
Memorial Hall, at the research desk at the Canton Public Library, and on the town website. or to take any
actions in relation thereto
Attorney Richard Staiti and 29 others
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 28 as printed in the warrant be indefinitely
postponed.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION:
MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning
Board to Town Meeting for Article 28 as written in the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 10-0-0
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: The Planning Board is not supportive of the petitioners
Amendment to the Zoning Map to designate a new Hotel Overlay District on the subject property. The
property is in an environmentally sensitive location that does not appear to be suitable for the
construction of a new hotel. The area to the north of Royall Street has been designated as an Area of
Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) by the State. Furthermore, it appears that there is a conservation
easement that would prohibit the construction of a hotel on this property. The Planning Board has been
notified by the proponent of their intent to withdraw on the floor of Town Meeting.
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: It is the finance committee’s understanding that this motion
will be withdrawn by the proponent on Town Meeting floor.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE 29
AMEND ZONING BY-LAWS TO ALLOW RESTAURANTS IN HOTEL OVERLAY DISTRICTS
Article 29 To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 9.5.5 of the zoning by-laws by adding the
following sentence: “A restaurant shall be allowed in a hotel in a Hotel Overlay district (HOD) upon the
issuance of a special permit from the Planning Board,” or take any other action in relation thereto.
Attorney Paul Schneiders and 13 others
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PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: That Section 9.5.5 of the Zoning By-law be amended by adding the following
new last sentence: “A restaurant shall be allowed in a hotel in a Hotel Overlay District (HOD)
upon the issuance of a special permit from the Planning Board.”
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION:
MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning
Board to Town Meeting for Article 29 as written in the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 10-0-0
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: The Board is supportive of this Zoning Bylaw amendment to
allow restaurants in Hotel Overlay Districts. Restaurants are a complementary use to hotels and the
Board feels that this amendment is worthy of support. The approval of this amendment will help the Town
to generate an increase in both property taxes and meals taxes.
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee supports the motion by the Planning
Board to allow a restaurant on the premises of the new hotel to be constructed. The Finance Committee
agrees with the Planning Board that an operating restaurant is a critical component of a successful hotel
operation. The Finance Committee also agrees with the Planning Board that allowing a restaurant to
operate within the hotel will increase the amount of sales and meals taxes generated by the property.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE 30
AMEND ZONING MAP ESTABLISH AN OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT ENTITLED “CANTON LARGE
SCALE GROUND MOUNTED SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATION OVERLAY DISTRICT (SPOD)
Article 30 To See if the Town will vote to amend the zoning map of the Town of Canton, Massachusetts,
as most recently amended, by establishing the boundaries of a Large Scale Ground Mounted Solar
Photovoltaic Installation Overlay District (SPOD) subject to Article 9.7 of the Zoning By-law of the Town of
Canton, Massachusetts, to include the following parcels of land located along Walpole Street, and High
Street, Canton, Massachusetts. Said parcels of land are described in the Board of Assessors’ Maps as Map
4, Parcel 4, and as Map 13, Parcel 1.
Said parcels are shown on a map, copies of which are attached hereto and have been placed on file and
are available for public review at the office of the Planning Board, at the Office of the Town Clerk, at the
office of the Board of Selectmen in Memorial Hall, at the research desk at the Canton Public Library and on
the town website. Or take any other action in relation thereto.
Petition by/for Knollwood Cemetery, Attorney Quincy Vale and 15others
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: That the Zoning Map of the Town be amended to establish the boundaries of a
Large Scale Ground Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installation Overlay District (SPOD), pursuant
to Article 9.7 of the Zoning By-law, to include the following parcels of land located along
Walpole Street and High Street: Board of Assessors’ Map 4, Parcel 4 and Map 13, Parcel 1.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 5-0-0
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FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION:
MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning
Board to Town Meeting for Article 30 as written in the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 10-0-0
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: The Planning Board views the adoption of a SPOD in the
proposed location as beneficial to the applicant and the Town of Canton. The Board does not anticipate
that the solar panels will be visible from nearby property with the new map as submitted and with
appropriate screening.
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee agrees with the planning board that
this revised plan will benefit Canton in the short and long term. The town and abutters will have the
opportunity to purchase electricity from the Solar Garden Facility at below market rates. The town will also
collect real estate and personal property taxes. East Light Solar will receive federal tax credits for this
project however that program expires on December 31, 2016. In the event an agreement is not approved
ahead of this, East Light Solar will need to reevaluate the economics of the proposition.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE 31
AMEND ZONING BOARD’S TABLE OF USE REGULATIONS (RESTAURANTS)
Article 31 To see if the Town will vote to amend Section E of the Table of Use Regulations by changing
“N” (NO) to “BA” (Board of Appeal permit) for “restaurant or similar place for the service of food or
beverages only to persons inside a completely enclosed building, with or without regular mechanical or
live entertainment” in a Limited Industrial (LI) District.
Attorney Paul Schneiders and 13 others
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: That Section E of the Table of Use Regulations of the Zoning By-law be
amended by changing “N” to “BA” for “Restaurant or similar place for the service of food or
beverages only to persons inside a completely enclosed building, with or without regular
mechanical or live entertainment” in a Limited Industrial (LI) District.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION:
MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning
Board to Town Meeting for Article 31 as written in the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 10-0-0
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PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: The proposed amendment would allow restaurants or similar
places within the Limited Industrial (LI) District, by Special Permit. The Planning Board feels that the
increased tax revenue resulting from the zoning amendment, would be beneficial for the Town. In
addition, the Board views this type of use as complementary to the already allowed uses in the LI District
and feels that the amendment will enhance and revitalize LI District by providing greater flexibility to
business owners.
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee concurs with the Planning Board
recommendation. The proposed amendments are intended to benefit the Town in terms of revitalization of
under-utilized areas of town and increases in tax revenue.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE 32
AMEND ZONING BOARD’S TABLE OF USE REGULATIONS (MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR GARAGE)
Article 32 To see if the Town will vote to amend Section H of the Table of Use Regulations by changing
“N” to “Y” for “motor vehicle repair garage” and add the words “motor vehicle body repair and painting”
after “garage” in a Limited Industrial (LI) district or to take any other action in relation thereto.
Attorney Paul Schneiders and 13 others
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: That Section H of the Table of Use Regulations of the Zoning By-law be
amended by changing “N” to “BA” for “Motor vehicle repair garage” in a Limited Industrial (LI)
district and by adding the words “motor vehicle body repair and painting” after “garage”.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION:
MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning
Board to Town Meeting for Article 32 as written in the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 10-0-0
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: The proposed amendment would allow for motor vehicle
repair, body repair and painting by right within the Limited Industrial (LI) District. The Zoning Bylaw
currently allows motor vehicle repair as an accessory use to a car dealership. The Planning Board feels
that the zoning amendment will help to clarify what is allowed in the LI District by adding more specific
language with regard to motor vehicle repair. Additionally, the Board felt it more appropriate to allow such
uses through the issuance of a special permit by the Zoning Board of Appeals and not by-right as
proposed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee concurs with the Planning Board
recommendation.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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ARTICLE 33
AMEND ZONING BOARD’S TABLE OF USE REGULATIONS (RESTAURANT, OFFICE AND
COMMERCIAL AND RETAIL USES)
Article 33 That the Town vote to amend the Table of Use Regulations incorporated as Attachment A to
the Canton Bylaws through Section 3.1.4 thereof to include the following uses among those that may be
permitted, subject to the issuance of a Special permit by the Canton Zoning Board of Appeals in the
Limited Industrial District (LI) located along Turnpike Street/Route 138. This Amendment would amend
portions of Subsections E, 5 and G of the Table of Use Regulations – relating to restaurant, office and
commercial and retail uses to permit the following uses, subject to the Zoning Board of Appeals’ issuance
of a Special permit, again solely with respect to the Limited Industrial District located along Turnpike
Street/Route 138:
1. Business or professional office or agency, bank or other financial institution;
2. Office of a doctor or dentist not a resident of the premises, or a group of such offices;
3. General or professional services establishment;
4. Store for the sale of goods at retail;
5. Restaurant or similar place for the service of food or beverages only to persons inside a
completely enclosed building, with or without mechanical or live entertainment; and
6. Fast food establishment.
Petition by/for Michael A. Khoury and 15 others
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: That the Zoning By-law be amended to create a new Limited Industrial (B)
District comprised of the following parcels:
Assessors’ Map 74 - Lots 16, 17
Assessors’ Map 75 - Lots 2, 3, 4, 7,8, 9, 11
Assessors’ Map 76 - Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12 13, 14, 15 16,
Assessors’ Map 77 - Lots 1 (Just Eastern portion – includes Wampatuck Country Club), 2, 3, 4,
5, 6, 7, 8 12, 13, 14
Assessors’ Map 78 - Lots 1, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 19 and 32
Assessors’ Map 79 - Lots 132, 134, 140, 141, 142, 143, 146, 147, and 148
Assessors’ Map 88 - Lots 8, 9, 10 and 37
Assessors’ Map 89 - Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 (only a portion), 15 (only a portion), 20, 22
(only a portion), 23 (only a portion), 24 (only a portion), 25, 26, 27, 28
Assessors’ Map 90 - Lots 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 (only a portion), 16, 17
Assessors’ Map 91 – Lots 1, 16
and that the Zoning Map be amended to show the new Limited Industrial (B) District comprised
of the parcels listed above;
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and that the Table of Use Regulations incorporated as Attachment A to the Zoning Bylaw
through Section 3.1.4 thereof be amended as follows:
E. Restaurant Uses SR GR B CB LI LI(B) I POS
Restaurant or similar place for the N N BA BA N BA BA N
service of food or beverages only
to persons inside a completely
enclosed building, with or without
regular mechanical or live
entertainment
N N BA BA N BA BA N
Fast food establishment
F. Commercial and Office Uses SR GR B CB LI LI(B) I POS
Kennel, animal or N N N N N N Y N
veterinary hospital
Funeral parlor or undertaking N BA Y Y N N Y N
establishment
Business or professional office or N N Y Y N BA Y N
agency, bank or other financial
institution
Office of a doctor or dentist not a N N Y Y N BA Y N
resident of the premises, or a
group of such offices
Office for executive or N N Y Y Y Y Y N
administrative purposes only
N N BA BA BA BA BA N
Educational use, nonexempt
N N BA Y Y t Y Y N
Hotel or motel
General or personal service N N Y Y N BA Y N
establishment
Trade shop N N Y Y N N Y N
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F. Commercial and Office Uses
(continued) SR GR B CB LI LI(B) I POS
Printing or publishing N N Y Y Y Y Y N
establishment, with not more
than five thousand (5000) square
feet of total floor area per
establishment used for
production and storage (exclusive
of area used for office or sales
purposes)
Printing or publishing N N N N Y Y Y N
establishment, without
limitation on floor area
Parking area for which no fee is N SP Y Y N N N N
charged provided that such area
is located on a lot directly
adjacent to a Non-Residential
District
Telecommunication facilities N N N N BA BA BA N
G. Retail Uses SR GR B CB LI LI (B) I POS
Store for the sale of goods at retail N N Y Y N BA Y N
with maximum of 20,000 SF
Showroom for building supplies N N Y Y N N Y N
(including plumbing, heating
and ventilation equipment),
with storage limited to floor
(samples only unless additional
storage is allowed by Special
Permit granted by the Zoning
Board of Appeals
N N Y Y N N Y N
Salesroom for boats, trailers,
trucks, farm implements, or
machinery, with no repair
services
Wholesale office or showroom, N N Y Y N N Y N
with storage limited to floor
samples only unless additional
storage is allowed by Special
Permit granted by the Zoning
Board of Appeals
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0-0
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FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION:
MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning
Board to Town Meeting for Article 33 as written in the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-2-0
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: The Planning Board supports the proposed zoning amendment
which would assist in the revitalization of the Route 138 corridor. This amendment has the potential to
help alter this stretch of Route 138 to create destination for Canton by expanding business uses. In
addition, this zoning amendment is expected to generate increased tax revenue that would result from the
new businesses along Route 138. The proposed amendment would only affect properties within a new LI
District “B” along Route 138. This amendment would not affect properties within the main LI District.
The petitioner has agreed that they would be willing to limit the size of retail uses to a maximum of
20,000 square feet in order to prevent potential “big box developments.” The Planning Board feels that
this could be an additional safe guard to help prevent this type of development.
FINANCE COMMITTEE MAJORITY DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee believes that
development of vacant and underused lots along Turnpike Street will increase tax revenue to the Town.
This article allows additional uses for lots in this area, while protecting the Town by subjecting potential
projects to the additional scrutiny of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINORITY DISCUSSION: The minority voted to not recommend this
article because it is more limited than another article in this warrant on the same subject and is
redundant. Article 31 specifically changes the Table of Uses in the Zoning By-law to allow, as a special
permit from the ZBA, a restaurant in any limited industrial zone in Canton. This article conflicts with
article 31 because it pulls back the allowance of restaurants in any limited industrial zone to just the
limited industrial zone along Turnpike St.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE 34
VOTE TO APPROVE FULL-TIME KINDERGARTEN
Article 34 MOTION: To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate, or to transfer from available
funds, or to authorize the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow (and to
issue bonds or notes therefore) any sum or sums of money, or seek an Operational Override or by any
combination of these methods of financing as may be necessary or desirable, make available funds for the
purpose of providing Full Day Kindergarten for all eligible Canton children at no expense or an expense not
to exceed $500 per child. Expected cost is approximately $400,000.00. The purpose of this article is to
assure, for every Canton child, access to high-quality, full-day kindergarten. Time is of the essence so
that our Canton Public School Department will be able to implement full-day kindergarten at the start of
the 2015-2016 school year or no later than the 2016-2017 school year.
According to Massachusetts Department of Education: Full Day Kindergarten in Canton for all students
will enhance the educational experience of children by ensuring access to high quality full-day
kindergarten programs to assist in preventing and closing proficiency gaps through integrating curriculum
across the content areas; increasing inclusion; promoting continuity of curriculum from preschool to third
grade; and developing other program components.
Full-Day Kindergarten is defined as at least five instructional hours, for five days/week, for 180-
days/school year.
Petition by/for Anthony Braconi and 15 others
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MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 34 be indefinitely postponed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 9-1-0
MAJORITY DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee recommends indefinite postponement of this
Article, which seeks funding of $400,000 or more and a Proposition 2 ½ override to establish full day
kindergarten for all Canton students. The Committee discussed this Article with the representatives of the
School Committee. While the School Committee agrees that full day kindergarten for all students should
ultimately be achieved, the School Committee did not support this article because it felt that it had a
number of other priorities that needed funding this year, the most important being the hiring of additional
teachers to reduce class sizes. Other initiatives, such as moving the starting time for the high school, are
also priorities. The School Committee is also asking Town Meeting to approve another high priority item,
$4.1 million for an addition to the Hansen School, which, if approved by Town Meeting, will require the
voters to approve a Proposition 2½ debt exclusion at a special town election. The Finance Committee
agrees with the School Committee that asking the voters to also approve a Proposition 2 ½ override to
fund full day kindergarten would be asking too much of the taxpayers in one year.
MINORITY DISCUSSION: Support for this article stems from two points. # 1: While Kindergarten
curriculum expands, Canton is not keeping up by expanding all the Kindergarten classes to full day. This
creates a two-tier system in first grade. Students who have participated in Full Day Kindergarten (FDK)
are better prepared to learn throughout the day in first grade. Additional resources are then consumed to
bring children from Half Day Kindergarten (HDK) up to the same level as children from FDK. #2: There
should not be a dollar value between a child and a high quality public education and the lottery fee is a
deterrent for lower income families. While the school committee offers a fee waiver, the information has
not been publicized in the past and still creates a barrier. While the town may not be able to go tuition
free right away, the lottery fee specifically creates a gap between families who can easily afford the fee
and therefore sign up for the lottery and the families who struggle with payment and therefore may go
straight to HDK. Article 34 closes this gap and guarantees equal access to full day kindergarten.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE 35
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LT. PETER M. HANSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Article 35 To see what sums of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from any
available funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, (including authorization to borrow contingent
upon the passage by ballot of a debt exclusion override of the limitations of Proposition 2 ½, so called
(G.L. ch. 59, s. 21C(k)), for construction of an eight (8) classroom addition of the Lt. Peter M. Hansen
Elementary School or to take any other action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen for the School Department
MOVED: That Four Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($4,100,000) be appropriated,
to be spent by the School Committee under the direction of the Building Renovation Committee,
for the purpose of construction and equipping (including furniture, fixtures and equipment) of
an eight (8) classroom addition of the Lt. Peter M. Hansen Elementary School, and to meet such
appropriation the Treasurer of the Town, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen is hereby
authorized to borrow Four Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($4,100,000) pursuant to any
applicable statute, provided however, such appropriation of $4,100,000 is contingent on the
passage by ballot of debt exclusion referendum question to override the limitations of
Proposition 2 ½ so called (GL ch. 59, s. 21C(k)).
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FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 9-1-0
MAJORITY DISCUSSION: The majority of Finance Committee members voted to recommend
the appropriation of $4.1 million for design and construction of an addition to the Hansen Elementary
School to house eight new classrooms, subject to the approval of Town of Canton voters in a town
election. The money will be raised by borrowing. Currently, the Lt. Peter M. Hansen Elementary School
maintains modular classrooms that are 17 years old and 7 years beyond their life expectancy. The four
current modular classrooms would be maintained in place until the new building addition is completed.
MINORITY DISCUSSION: The minority voted not to recommend this $4.1M appropriation. This
motion is proposed because the amount of money requested far exceeds the debt cap based on this year’s
debt plan for capital spending as well as the longer debt capital available to the schools. Thus, the School
Department is asking for the debt exclusion vote, or put another way, authorization to increase property
taxes over the current amounts for the next decade or more. This $4.1 million dollars will cost the
taxpayers about $32 additional property tax at the start; decreasing over time. This is in addition to the
normal property tax increase allowed by Prop 2 ½ and the 1% CPA tax surcharge. Although the Finance
Department provides a running 5 year plan of Capital debt and cash limits, the minority voter believes the
School Department did not provide adequate information on their 5 year capital plan. This eight
classroom addition is partly based on classroom needs based on class size limits set by the School
Committee. Unfortunately, the MSBA or Massachusetts School Building Authority has determined that
Canton would not qualify for any reimbursement, in part, because the Massachusetts Department of
Education recommends larger class sizes than Canton. Note: the Department of Education does not take
into account Special Education classroom size needs which works against Canton.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE 36
AMEND ADDITIONAL 43D PRIORITY DEVELOPMENT SITE(S)
Article 36 To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of c.43D, Sections 1 through 16, of the
General Laws and to designate the following parcel of land as a "Priority Development Site" in the Town of
Canton for expedited municipal permitting within the meaning of G.L. Chapter 43D, and to approve the
filing of an application with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Interagency Permitting Board for
designation of such parcel as a Priority Development Site:
10 Campanelli Circle Map: 115 Parcel: 23
and that the Board of Selectmen be hereby authorized to implement the following within 120 days of the
acceptance of Chapter 43D with respect to the above mentioned Priority Development Site, or to take any
other action related thereto:
(a) appoint a single point of contact to serve as the primary municipal liaison for all issues relating to
Chapter 43D in connection with said Priority Development Site;
(b) amend rules and regulations, with the assistance of various permitting boards, on permit issuance to
conform with Chapter 43D with respect to the foregoing Priority Development Site;
(c) along with the Town's permitting boards, collect and ensure the availability of all governing statutes,
local bylaws, regulations, procedures and protocols pertaining to each permit;
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(d) establish a procedure whereby the Board of Selectmen shall determine all permits, reviews and pre-
development review required for a Priority Development Site project, all required scoping sessions, public
comment periods and public hearings and all additional specific applications and supplemental information
required for review, including when applicable, the identification of potential conflicts of jurisdiction or
substantive standards with abutting municipalities and a procedure for notifying the applicant; and
(e) establish a procedure, following notification of the required submissions for review as set forth in
clause (d) above, for determining if all the materials required for the review of the Priority Development
project have been completed.
Board of Selectmen for Economic Development Committee
MOVED: That the provisions of Chapter 43D, Sections 1 through 16, of the General Laws
be accepted and that the parcel of land identified as 10 Campanelli Circle, Assessor’s Map 115,
Parcel 23, be designated as a "Priority Development Site" in the Town of Canton for expedited
municipal permitting within the meaning of G.L. Chapter 43D and that the filing of an
application with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Interagency Permitting Board for
designation of such parcel as a Priority Development Site be approved and that the Board of
Selectmen be authorized to implement the following within 120 days of the acceptance of
Chapter 43D with respect to the above mentioned Priority Development Site:
(a) appoint a single point of contact to serve as the primary municipal liaison for all issues
relating to Chapter 43D in connection with said Priority Development Site;
(b) amend rules and regulations, with the assistance of various permitting boards, on permit
issuance to conform with Chapter 43D with respect to the foregoing Priority Development Site;
(c) along with the Town's permitting boards, collect and ensure the availability of all governing
statutes, local bylaws, regulations, procedures and protocols pertaining to each permit;
(d) establish a procedure whereby the Board of Selectmen shall determine all permits, reviews
and pre-development review required for a Priority Development Site project, all required
scoping sessions, public comment periods and public hearings and all additional specific
applications and supplemental information required for review, including when applicable, the
identification of potential conflicts of jurisdiction or substantive standards with abutting
municipalities and a procedure for notifying the applicant; and
(e) establish a procedure, following notification of the required submissions for review as set
forth in clause (d) above, for determining if all the materials required for the review of the
Priority Development project have been completed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 10-0-0
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee agrees with the Economic Development Committee’s
unanimous support of making 10 Campanelli Circle a 43D project. This commercial space is currently
vacant and represents additional tax revenue the town could generate.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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ARTICLE 37
VOTE A HOME RULE PETITION FOR AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF ALCOHOL LICENSES
Article 37 To see if the Town will vote to present to the General Court a Home Rule Petition to read
substantially as set forth below and to request its representatives in the General Court to introduce
legislation seeking a special act to read substantially as set forth below to increase the number of licenses
to sell all alcoholic beverages, or to sell wine and malt beverages only, to be drunk on the premises
pursuant to M.G.L. c.138, Section 12 that may be granted in the Town and to authorize the General Court
with the approval of the Board of Selectmen to make constructive changes in perfecting the language of
the proposed legislation in order to secure passage, or to take any other action related thereto.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF CANTON TO GRANT ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND FOR THE SALE OF WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES ONLY TO BE DRUNK ON
THE PREMISES
SECTION 1. (a) Notwithstanding sections 12 and 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws or any other
general or special law to the contrary, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Canton may grant a total of
up to five (5) additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages, or the sale of wine and malt
beverages only, all to be drunk on the premises pursuant to M.G.L. c.138, Section 12, subject to the
conditions set forth in this act.
(b) The additional licenses authorized in this act shall be subject to the provisions of M.G.L. c.138, Section
12 concerning fees for original issuance of licenses and renewal of licenses.
(c) Prior to the granting of a license pursuant to this act, the Board of Selectmen shall determine whether
an applicant or licensee meets the criteria set forth in this act and consistent with any rules and
regulations governing the granting of alcoholic beverages licenses promulgated by the Board of Selectmen
and all other applicable laws.
(d) If a license granted under this act is cancelled, revoked or no longer in use, such license shall be
returned physically, with all of the legal rights, privileges and restrictions pertaining thereto, to the Board
of Selectmen. The Board of Selectmen may then grant that license to a new applicant who meets the
criteria set forth in this act.
(e) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any alcohol license in the town of Canton whether pursuant
to this act or otherwise, that is not in active use and is not being used to serve the public for a period of
time of six months measured from the date the licensee stops serving the public, (and not measured from
the time of notice from the Board of Selectmen) shall be considered cancelable and revocable at the six
month mark by action of the Board of Selectmen after a hearing all in furtherence of the implementation
of Section 77 of Chapter 138 of the General Laws.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Board of Selectmen
MOTION 1
MOVED: That a Home Rule Petition be presented to the General Court to read
substantially as set forth below and that the Town’s representatives in the General Court be
requested to introduce legislation seeking a special act to read substantially as set forth below
to increase the number of licenses to sell all alcoholic beverages, or to sell wine and malt
beverages only, to be drunk on the premises pursuant to M.G.L. c.138, Section 12 that may be
granted in the Town and that the General Court be authorized with the approval of the Board of
Selectmen to make constructive changes in perfecting the language of the proposed legislation
in order to secure passage.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF CANTON TO GRANT ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE
OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND FOR THE SALE OF WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES ONLY TO
BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES
SECTION 1
(a) Notwithstanding sections 12 and 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws or any other
general or special law to the contrary, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Canton may grant
up to five (5) additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages, or the sale of wine and
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malt beverages only, to be drunk on the premises pursuant to M.G.L. c.138, Section 12, all
subject to the conditions set forth in this act.
(b) The additional licenses authorized in this act shall be subject to the provisions of M.G.L.
c.138, Section 12 concerning fees for original issuance of licenses and renewal of licenses.
(c) Prior to the granting of a license pursuant to this act, the Board of Selectmen shall
determine whether an applicant or licensee meets the criteria set forth in this act and
consistent with any rules and regulations governing the granting of alcoholic beverages
licenses promulgated by the Board of Selectmen and all other applicable laws.
(d) If a license granted under this act is cancelled, revoked or no longer in use, such license
shall be returned physically, with all of the legal rights, privileges and restrictions pertaining
thereto, to the Board of Selectmen. The Board of Selectmen may then grant that license to a
new applicant who meets the criteria set forth in this act.
(e) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any alcohol license in the Town of Canton
whether pursuant to this act or otherwise, that is not in active use and is not being used to
serve the public for a period of time of six months measured from the date the licensee stops
serving the public, (and not measured from the time of notice from the Board of Selectmen)
shall be considered cancelable and revocable at the six month mark by action of the Board of
Selectmen after a hearing all in furtherance of the implementation of Section 77 of Chapter
138 of the General Laws.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 10-0-0
MOTION 1
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee is supportive of the Town of Canton seeking five additional
liquor licenses to distribute to businesses in town. Meetings in town over the past year have demonstrated
that there are multiple restaurants in town that would seek out full liquor licenses if they were available.
The Finance Committee believes that the town would see additional business growth if these five liquor
licenses were available, and that the growth in business would generate additional tax revenue for the
town.
MOTION 2
MOVED: That a Home Rule Petition be presented to the General Court to read
substantially as set forth below and that the Town’s representatives in the General Court be
requested to introduce legislation seeking a special act to read substantially as set forth below
to increase the number of licenses to sell all alcoholic beverages, or to sell wine and malt
beverages only, not to be drunk on the premises pursuant to M.G.L. c.138, Section 15 that may
be granted in the Town and that the General Court be authorized with the approval of the
Board of Selectmen to make constructive changes in perfecting the language of the proposed
legislation in order to secure passage.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF CANTON TO GRANT ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE
OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND FOR THE SALE OF WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES ONLY NOT
TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES
SECTION 1
(a) Notwithstanding sections 15 and 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws or any other
general or special law to the contrary, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Canton may grant
up to two (2) additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages, or the sale of wine and
malt beverages only, not to be drunk on the premises pursuant to M.G.L. c.138, Section 15, all
subject to the conditions set forth in this act.
(b) The additional licenses authorized in this act shall be subject to the provisions of M.G.L.
c.138, Section 15 concerning fees for original issuance of licenses and renewal of licenses.
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(c) Prior to the granting of a license pursuant to this act, the Board of Selectmen shall
determine whether an applicant or licensee meets the criteria set forth in this act and
consistent with any rules and regulations governing the granting of alcoholic beverages
licenses promulgated by the Board of Selectmen and all other applicable laws.
(d) If a license granted under this act is cancelled, revoked or no longer in use, such license
shall be returned physically, with all of the legal rights, privileges and restrictions pertaining
thereto, to the Board of Selectmen. The Board of Selectmen may then grant that license to a
new applicant who meets the criteria set forth in this act.
(e) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any alcohol license in the Town of Canton
whether pursuant to this act or otherwise, that is not in active use and is not being used to
serve the public for a period of time of six months measured from the date the licensee stops
serving the public, (and not measured from the time of notice from the Board of Selectmen)
shall be considered cancelable and revocable at the six month mark by action of the Board of
Selectmen after a hearing all in furtherance of the implementation of Section 77 of Chapter
138 of the General Laws.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 9-1-0
MOTION 2
MAJORITY DISCUSSION: The majority of the Finance Committee supported the addition of two
package store licenses.
MINORITY DISCUSSION: Canton presently has five all alcohol package stores and five additional
wine & malt package stores. The minority voter believes that we do not need more.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE 38
VOTE TO APPROVE FUNDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF TOWN BUILDINGS AND
FACILITIES
Article 38 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds a sum of
money to be expended by the Board of Selectmen to retain the services of a consultant to prepare a
comprehensive assessment of Town buildings and facilities, and create a master plan for improvements
based on relative need and cost effectiveness, or take any other action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen for the Finance Director
MOVED: That the sum of One Hundred Fifty Five Thousand Dollars ($155,000) be
transferred from Free Cash in the Treasury of the Town to be expended by the Board of
Selectmen to retain services of a consultant to prepare a comprehensive assessment of Town
buildings and facilities, and create a master plan for improvements based on relative need and
cost effectiveness.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 11-0-0
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DISCUSSION: This article will fund a study of 25 Town-owned buildings. The study will assess each
building from an architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and fire protection perspective.
The output of the study will be a prioritized list of future repairs required for these building to keep them
in safe, good-working condition. The Finance Committee supports this article because we believe that it
will help prioritize spending of our limited capital maintenance dollars in future years.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE 39
VOTE TO APPROVE TITLE CHANGE FOR HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATOR
Article 39 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town’s Department of Human Resources Bylaw of
the Canton Personnel Bylaw, as adopted by the Town at the 2001 Annual Town Meeting on May 7, 2001,
Article 5, by deleting all references therein to the title of “Human Resources Administrator” and
substituting therefore the new title “Human Resources Director” or take any other action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen for Human Resources Administrator
MOVED: That the Department of Human Resources Bylaw of the Canton Personnel
Bylaw, as adopted by the Town at the 2001 Annual Town Meeting on May 7, 2001 be amended
by deleting all references therein to the title of “Human Resources Administrator” and
substituted with the new title of “Human Resources Director”.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 11-0-0
DISCUSSION: Since the current Human Resources (HR) Administrator was first hired by the Town, the
role of the HR department has grown to include both municipal and school responsibilities. With that
change, there have been additional hires to support the work load. The proposed title change recognizes
the increased role of the Director and avoids confusion with the titles of other members of the
department.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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ARTICLE 40
A MUNICIPAL COMPENSATION/JOB DESCRIPTION STUDY
Article 40 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money to be expended under the direction of the Human
Resources Department for professional services to conduct a Town staffing study to be conducted for all
full and part time permanent municipal positions in regards to compensation and job descriptions, or take
any other action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen for the Human Resource Administrator
MOVED: That the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) be transferred from Free
Cash in the Treasury of the Town to be expended under the direction of the Human Resources
Department with the approval of the Board of Selectmen for professional services to conduct a
Town staffing study to be conducted for all full and part time permanent municipal positions in
regards to compensation and job descriptions. It is the intent that said funds shall be available
in fiscal year 2015.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-4-0
MAJORITY DISCUSSION: Because compensation and responsibilities change over time, it is a
common practice in both business and government to periodically review compensation. Job descriptions
and compensation will vary from town to town, therefore it is necessary to gain a detailed analysis in
order to derive a benefit from this comparison. It has been 15 years since the last study was completed
and it is possible there are employees both over paid and underpaid. Completing this study will allow the
town to engage in leveling tactics in order to bring everyone’s salary in line.
MINORITY DISCUSSION: The minority believes that revisions to job descriptions should be an
ongoing responsibility of department managers and the Town's HR Director, with oversight by the Town
Administrator and BOS. The BOS has indicated that the municipal salaries, overall, are in the middle range
of comparable towns, which is the BOS's goal. The Town has not had difficulty in recruiting or retaining
qualified employees. Therefore the minority did not see the need for a comprehensive consultant's study.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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ARTICLE 41
CONSOLIDATION OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
DEPARTMENT
ARTICLE 41 To see if the Town will vote to consolidate the Department of Public Works and the Property
Maintenance Department so that Property Maintenance becomes a new Division of the Department of
Public Works along with the Administrative Division, the Engineering Division, the Highway & Maintenance
Division, the Cemetery Division and the Water & Sewer Division, or take any other action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen
MOVED: That the Department of Public Works and the Property Maintenance
Department be consolidated so that Property Maintenance becomes a new Division of the
Department of Public Works along with the Administrative Division, the Engineering Division,
the Highway & Maintenance Division, the Cemetery Division and the Water & Sewer Division.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 11-0-0
DISCUSSION: The Property Maintenance Department is currently a stand-alone department under the
supervision of the Town Administrator. Consolidating the department under the supervision of the
Director of Public Works will allow for better coordination of the scheduling of staff.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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ARTICLE 42
APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO MEET EXPENSES FOR NEXT FISCAL YEAR (FY16)
Article 42 To see what sums of money the town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from any
available funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute to meet the expenses of the next fiscal year
for the various Town Boards, Committees, Departments and Agencies, or to take any other action related
thereto.
Board of Selectmen
MOTION 1
MOVED: That the following sums of money be transferred to the General Fund in Fiscal
Year 2016 in order to fund the Town’s annual operating budget:
Votes to Transfer Available Funds
WITH A VOTE THAT $2,257,119 BE TRANSFERRED AS FOLLOWS:
TRANSFER FROM AMOUNT PURPOSE
AMBULANCE SERVICE $650,000 FIRE DEPARTMENT
WATER ENTERPRISE FUND 628,960 FIXED COSTS
SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND 384,876 FIXED COSTS
SOLAR FACILITY 315,188 TOWN-WIDE ELECTRICITY
SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE 120,770 HEALTH INSURANCE
AMBULANCE SERVICE 107,325 DEBT SERVICE
GREENLODGE STREET PARKING FEES 35,000 EXECUTIVE OFFICE
SALE OF LOTS/GRAVES 10,000 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE (EXPENDABLE) 5,000 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
TOTAL $2,257,119
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 10-0-0
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
MOTON 2
MOVED: That the following sums of money be raised and appropriated to fund the
annual operating budget of the Town for Fiscal Year 2016:
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 10-0-0
DISCUSSION: Please see the Finance Committee Report to the Town of Canton for ATM 2015 at the
front of this warrant for a discussion of the FY 2016 operating budget.
APPROVED__________DISAPPROVED__________
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ORIGINAL FY 2016 FY 2016 FY 2016 FY 2016 INC (DEC) FROM FY 15
OPERATING BUDGET FY 14 EXECUTIVE FIN. COMM.
BUDGET BASE DEPT. FIN. COMM. - ORIG
ACTUAL REQUEST REQUEST
FY 15 BUDGET REQUEST $$$$ %%
BY VOTING CATEGORY
School Dept (300) 33,610,109 34,548,305 34,548,305 34,548,305 36,168,994 36,168,994 1,620,689 4.7
TOTAL 03-SCHOOL 33,610,109 34,548,305 34,548,305 34,548,305 36,168,994 36,168,994 1,620,689 4.7
Assessors (141) 225,640 261,427 276,208 284,497 277,908 277,908 16,481 6.3
Building & Zoning (241;176) 326,348 341,624 342,770 342,770 342,770 342,770 1,146 0.3
Committees & Comm 18,651 26,049 26,049 26,049 26,049 26,049 0 0.0
(131;149;182;184;547;691;692)
Conservation Comm (171) 88,653 88,406 91,489 125,688 125,688 125,688 37,282 42.2
Council on Aging (541) 217,509 263,024 264,037 331,564 331,564 331,564 68,540 26.1
Executive Area (129;151;154;179;195;244;910) 1,035,481 1,062,044 1,066,114 1,080,074 1,080,074 1,080,074 18,030 1.7
Finance Dept (133;135;145;155) 904,213 924,061 935,076 935,076 935,076 935,076 11,015 1.2
Fire Department (220;221;231;232;291) 4,916,135 4,876,555 4,942,280 5,110,234 5,032,234 5,032,234 155,679 3.2
Health Department (510) 314,635 337,772 339,028 339,028 339,028 339,028 1,256 0.4
Parks & Recreation (542;630) 491,384 525,071 538,509 574,609 559,609 559,609 34,538 6.6
Planning Board (175) 52,676 53,931 54,096 62,096 61,096 61,096 7,165 13.3
Police (210;215;292) 4,360,271 4,393,607 4,405,747 5,019,139 4,451,639 4,451,639 58,032 1.3
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Public Library (610) 1,085,902 1,146,576 1,144,897 1,180,953 1,180,953 1,180,953 34,377 3.0
Public Works 2,433,797 2,496,675 2,502,376 2,631,618 2,621,618 2,621,618 124,943 5.0
(192-194;199;400;410;420;421;425-427;491-493
;632)
Town Clerk & Elected (161;163) 198,974 217,426 218,379 223,038 223,038 223,038 5,612 2.6
Veterans Services (543) 261,593 260,123 260,342 261,342 261,342 261,342 1,219 0.5
TOTAL 01-MUNICIPAL 16,931,864 17,274,371 17,407,397 18,527,775 17,849,686 17,849,686 575,315 3.3
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MAY 11, 2015
Blue Hills Regional (840) 1,059,042 1,098,642 1,098,642 1,120,445 1,120,445 1,120,445 21,803 2.0
Debt Service (710;751;752) 6,039,748 4,880,575 4,880,575 4,991,133 4,991,133 4,991,133 110,558 2.3
Employer Share-Health/Life (914;915) 10,531,441 11,321,785 11,321,785 11,391,802 10,992,738 10,992,738 (329,047) (2.9)
Norfolk Agricult HS (841) 8,589 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 0 0.0
OPEB Transfers (993) 400,000 551,000 551,000 750,000 650,000 750,000 199,000 36.1
Reserve Fund (132) 0 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 0 0.0
Retirement Benefits (911) 3,202,606 3,604,434 3,604,434 4,024,357 4,024,357 4,024,357 419,923 11.7
Snow & Ice (423) 839,895 414,500 414,500 514,500 514,500 514,500 100,000 24.1
Street Lighting (422) 106,204 140,000 140,000 140,000 140,000 140,000 0 0.0
Town Insurance (946) 910,457 935,341 935,341 935,341 985,341 985,341 50,000 5.3