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ARTICLE46
AMEND ZONING MAP TO EXPAND GROUNDWATER PROTECTION OVERLAY DISTRICT
Article46To see ifthe Town will vote to amend the “Zoning Map for the Town of Canton,
Massachusetts, March 8,1937” asamended toexpand the Groundwater Protection Overlay District to
include those parcels identified bythe Commonwealth ofMassachusetts asZone IIPublic Water Supply
Well Head Areas. Said parcels are described onamap onfile inthe office ofthe Town Clerk;
ortotake any other action related thereto.
Planning Board
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: That the “Zoning Map for the Town ofCanton, Massachusetts, March 8,1937”
asamended be further amended to expand the Groundwater Protection Overlay District to
include those parcels identified by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as Zone II Public
Water Supply Well Head Areas.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 3-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION:
MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning
Board toTown Meeting for Article 46 as written inthe warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-1
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: This expands the Groundwater Protection Overlay District to
cover agap onour zoning map between the coverage ofour Groundwater Protection Overlay District and
Zone IIwellhead areas inTown. According toMassachusetts Drinking Water Regulations, 310 CMR 22.00
public water systems are required toprotect Zone IIrecharge areas with municipal controls (bylaws,
ordinances, orhealth regulations).
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: With a7-0-1vote, the Finance Committee supports the
Planning Board motion toexpand the existing groundwater protection overlay district which will preserve
sites that could potentially serve asfuture sources ofwater for the Town. Itisnotanticipated that this
change will bedetrimental to any property owners inCanton.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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ARTICLE47
VOTE TO APPROVE FUNDS FOR ACONSULTANT TO UPDATE THE MASTER PLAN
Article 47 Tosee ifthe Town will vote to raise and appropriate, bytransfer from available funds,
byborrowing under the provisions of M.G.L.chapter 44, orbytransfer from Free Cash, tobespent bythe
Chief Procurement Officer with the approval of the Board ofSelectmen, for the purpose ofenabling the
Planning Board toengage aconsultant, orconsultants, toupdate the comprehensive Master Plan and to
review previously completed planning studies. Said process to beconducted under the general supervision
ofthe Planning Board, with the advice and assistance ofaMaster Plan Steering Committee to consist of
fifteen (15) persons, eight (8)ofwhom tobeappointed bythe Planning Board and seven (7)ofwhom to
beappointed bythe Board ofSelectmen, drawing from Town Department Heads, members ofappointed
and elected Boards/Commissions and atleast three (3)citizens atlarge, and who shall serve for the
duration ofthe process toreview thework and provide guidance tothePlanning Board, said Planning
Board toconduct frequent public forums topermit thepublic tocomment onthe work oftheconsultant(s)
before thework isconcluded, ortake anyother action related thereto.
Planning Board
MOVED: That the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000) be
appropriated by transfer from Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance) for the purpose of
enabling the Planning Board to engage aconsultant, or consultants, to update the
comprehensive master plan and to review previously completed planning studies. Said
processes to be conducted under the general supervision of the Planning Board, with the advice
and assistance of amaster plan steering committee to consist of nine members, five of whom
to be appointed by the Planning Board and four of whom to be appointed by the Board of
Selectmen, drawing from members of appointed and elected boards/ commissions and at least
four citizens at large, and who shall serve for the duration of the process to review the work
and provide guidance tothe Planning Board, said Planning Board to conduct frequent public
forums to permit the public to comment on the work of the consultant( s) before the work is
concluded.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 5-0-0
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: Provide funding toupdate Canton Master Plan which was
created in2004. Canton has been successful and implementing many ofthe recommendations within the
2004 Master Plan. However, alotofdevelopment has happened inthe past 12years.The 2004 Master
Plan ismissing some ofthe more recent best practices which many municipalities now include intheir
master plans. The background data isdated and does not reflect the most recent decennial census and
local data. The goals are now nolonger tied into the Capital Improvement Plan.Athoughtful Master Plan
canhelp ease uncertainty byensuring Canton will remain both anenvironmentally sound and fiscally
healthy community.
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee voted unanimously to support
transfer of $150,000 from Free Cash topayforupdating the Town Master plan. The purpose ofaTown
Master Plan istocapture the Town’s long-term goals for future growth and preservation. The current Town
Master Plan was last updated in2004 and since much has happened inthat time, the Finance Committee
felt developing anupdated plan was well-warranted. The Finance Committee hopes that the update ofthe
Master Plan willbecoordinated with the planning processes being funded under the Community
Preservation Act.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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ARTICLE48
AMEND ZONING MAP TO REZONE GOLF COURSES
Article 48 Tosee ifthe Town will vote toamend the Zoning Map torezone golf courses currently
zoned asSingle Residence A (SR-A)toSingle Residence AA (SR-AA). This would include the following
parcels ofland: the Milton-Hoosic, Blue Hills, Wompatuck, and Brook Meadow Golf Courses. Said parcels
ofland are identified asBoard ofAssessors Map 67Lot 1,Map 48Lot 1,Map 77Lot 1,and Map 5Lot 27;
ortotake any other action related thereto.
Planning Board
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: That the Zoning Map be amended by rezoning golf courses currently
zoned as Single Residence A (SR-A) to Single Residence AA (SR-AA). This would include the
following parcels of land: the Milton-Hoosic, Blue Hills, Wompatuck, and Brook Meadow Golf
Courses. Said parcels of land are identified as Board ofAssessors Map 67 Lot 1,Map 48 Lot 1,
Map 77 Lot 1,and Map 5Lot 27.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 3-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION:
MOVED: That the Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the
Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 48 as written in the warrant beadopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: Rezone golf courses inthe Town ofCanton from SRA (30,000
s.f.and 100 feet offrontage) toSRAA (45,000 s.f.and 125 feet offrontage) which will reduce the number
ofpotential lotsifever subdivided. This was recommended inthe 2004 Canton Master Plan, Chapter 11
Implementation, Section 1Zoning.
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: With a7-0-0vote, the Finance Committee supports the
Planning Board motion which aims toreduce density and preserve open space should the current owners
ofone ormore ofthe four Canton golf courses listed above decide todevelop some portion oforallof
their properties. This isareasonable measure which islikely tobenefit the entire Town ofCanton. Itis
noted that the Ponkapoag golf courses are not named inthe Article because they are owned bythe State
ofMassachusetts and are zoned asopen space.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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ARTICLE49
AMEND ZONING BY-LAWS SECTION 11.0DEFINITIONS OF MANUFACTURING AND SCIENTIFIC
OR RESEARCH LABORATORY
Article49To see ifthe Town will vote to amend Zoning By-Laws Section 11.0as follows:
1. Bydeleting the definition of “Manufacturing” and replacing itwith the following:
Manufacturing: The processing and manufacturing ofmaterials, and the manufacturing of
previously prepared materials, offinished products orparts. This includes processing, fabrication,
assembly treatment, packaging incidental storage, sales and distribution ofsuch products,
including renewable and alternative energy companies; but excludes the following uses:
packaging ofmeat and fish products, heavy punch presses ordrop hammers.
2. By deleting the definition of “Scientific orResearch Laboratory:” and replacing itwith the
following:
Scientific orResearch Laboratory: Laboratory orresearch establishments including biotechnology
companies ( excluding laboratories categorized asLevel 4bythe National Institutes of Health),
and renewable and alternative energy companies.
Ortotake any other action related thereto.
Planning Board
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: That the Zoning By-Laws Section 11.0be amended:
1. By deleting the definition of “Manufacturing” and replacing itwith the following:
Manufacturing: The processing and manufacturing of materials, and the manufacturing
of previously prepared materials, of finished products or parts. This includes
processing, fabrication, assembly treatment, packaging incidental storage, sales and
distribution of such products, including renewable and alternative energy companies;
but excludes the following uses: packaging of meat and fish products, heavy punch
presses or drop hammers.
2. By deleting the definition of “Scientific or Research Laboratory:” and replacing itwith
the following: Scientific or Research Laboratory: Laboratory or research
establishments including biotechnology companies ( excluding laboratories categorized
asLevel 4by the National Institutes of Health), and renewable and alternative energy
companies.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 3-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION:
MOVED: That the Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the
Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 49 as written in the warrant beadopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: Adopting the Stretch Energy Code and adding amending the
Manufacturing and Scientific orResearch Laboratory definitions toinclude “renewable and alternative
energy companies” both articles are critical for the town inorder toobtain the Green Communities
designation which qualifies theMunicipal and School Departments for grants. These articles aresupported
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bynumerous town departments and committees including the DPW, Building department, Police and Fire
departments, the Town Administrator, Board ofSelectmen, Planning Board, and School Committee.
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: With a7-0-0vote, the Finance Committee supports the
Planning Board motion which seeks tochange the definitions ofManufacturing and Scientific orResearch
Laboratory under Section 11.0ofthe Zoning By-Laws. The change indefinitions istied tothe motion in
Article 44which advocates adoption ofthe Stretch Energy code bythe Town. The Finance Committee also
supported Article 44byavote of7-0-0because itwillhelp the Town achieve the designation ofaGreen
Community which might have the benefits oflower energy costs and possible access to State and Federal
Government grants.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE50
AMEND ZONING BY-LAWS SECTION 6.1OFF-STREET PARKING
Article50To see ifthe Town will vote to amend Zoning By-law Section 6.l.Off-Street parking as
follows:
1. bydeleting the existing Section 6.1.2.Mixed Uses and replacing itwith the following:
Section 6.1.2.Mixed Uses. Inthe case ofmixed uses, the parking spaces required shall bethe sum
ofthe requirements for the various individual uses, computed separately inaccordance with this
Section. However, ifthe Board ofAppeals finds that the need for the shared parking occurs at
different times, the Board may allow aparking reduction.
2. byadding the following new subsection 6.1.7.4:
4. Smaller stalls for compact cars are allowed and recommended, upto30%oftheoff-street
parking provided. Compact car spaces shall not beless than 8feet by16feet. Compact-size parking
spaces shall be grouped together tothe greatest possible extent inareas clearly designated for
compact cars. Parking lots shall have asystem ofsigns that clearly indicates the location ofcompact
car spaces. Forparking areas with twenty ormore spaces, together with any reduction intotal
parking area obtained asaresult ofusing compact-sized spaces, an equal orgreater area ofopen
space shall be provided inaddition tominimum landscaping requirements required by thelot
coverage provisions ofSection 6.1.11.
3. byamending Section 6.1.9.Maintenance toread asfollows:
Parking facilities and connecting drives shall beprovided and maintained with apermanent, dust-free
surface with individual spaces properly marked and maintained. Adequate drainage shall beprovided.
Permeable paving for parking stalls isallowed, as long asitmeets other applicable maintenance
requirements.
4. byamending section 6.1.11.1Landscaping; Parking Areas with Twenty or More Spaces to
read asfollows:
1. The landscaped area shall beatleast five (5)percent ofthe total interior parking lotarea and
five (5)percent ofthe loading bay area. Landscape areas shall beanintegral part ofthe parking
lotorloading bay and shall contain anappropriate mix ofshade trees and other plants, such as
vegetated islands with bioretention areas. Planting along the exterior perimeter ofaparking area,
whether for required screening orgeneral beautification, shall notbeconsidered part ofthefive
5)percent interior landscape;
ortotake any other action related thereto.
Planning Board
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PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: That Section 6.1of the Zoning By-Law be amended
1.by deleting the existing Section 6.1.2.Mixed Uses and replacing itwith the following:
Section 6.1.2.Mixed Uses. In the case of mixed uses, the parking spaces required shall be
the sum of the requirements for the various individual uses, computed separately in
accordance with this Section. However, ifthe Board of Appeals finds that the need for the
shared parking occurs at different times, the Board may allow aparking reduction.
2. by adding the following new subsection 6.1.7.4:
4. Smaller stalls for compact cars are allowed and recommended, up to 30% of the off-
street parking provided. Compact car spaces shall not be less than 8feet by 16 feet.
Compact-size parking spaces shall be grouped together tothe greatest possible extent in
areas clearly designated for compact cars. Parking lots shall have asystem of signs that
clearly indicates the location of compact car spaces. For parking areas with twenty ormore
spaces, together with any reduction in total parking area obtained as aresult ofusing
compact-sized spaces, an equal or greater area of open space shall be provided in addition
to minimum landscaping requirements required bythe lot coverage provisions of Section
6.1.11.
3. byamending Section 6.1.9.Maintenance toread asfollows:
Parking facilities and connecting drives shall be provided and maintained with a
permanent, dust-free surface with individual spaces properly marked and maintained.
Adequate drainage shall be provided. Permeable paving for parking stalls isallowed, as
long as itmeets other applicable maintenance requirements.
4. by amending section 6.1.11.1Landscaping; Parking Areas with Twenty or More Spaces to
read as follows:
1. The landscaped area shall be at least five (5) percent of the total interior parking lot
area and five (5) percent of the loading bay area. Landscape areas shall be an integral
part of the parking lot or loading bay and shall contain an appropriate mix of shade
trees and other plants, such as vegetated islands with bioretention areas. Planting
along the exterior perimeter of a parking area, whether for required screening or
general beautification, shall not be considered part of the five (5) percent interior
landscape.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 3-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION:
MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning
Board toTown Meeting for Article 50 as written inthe warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: Amending Section 6.1.Off-Street Parking asfollows will
contribute toward thezoning by-laws being consistent with best stormwater management practices
NepRWA, 2013) and Canton’sStormwater Master Plan (2014). Table 2-1inCanton’s2014 Stormwater
Master Plan recommends several ways toreduce impervious surface through parking reductions and
allowing porous construction material.
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: With a7-0-0vote, the Finance Committee supports the
Planning Board motion which seeks to amend, replace oradd to certain parts ofBy-Laws Section 6.1
dealing with mixed uses, maintenance, and associated landscaping relative ofOff-Street Parking. The
changes are likely tobebeneficial tothe Town asthey would reduce the amount ofland covered with
impervious surfaces and aid with bio-retention.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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ARTICLE51
VOTE TO ADOPT MARIJUANA REGULATIONS
Article 51 Tosee ifthe Town will vote toadopt local control measures through by-laws toimpose
reasonable safeguards onthe operation of marijuana establishments. This includes regulating thetime,
place and manner ofmarijuana establishment operations, asset forth inSection 3ofChapter 334 ofthe
Acts of2016, the Regulation and Taxation ofMarijuana Act;
ortotake any other action related thereto.
Planning Board
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 51 as printed in the warrant be indefinitely
postponed.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 5-0-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION:
MOVED: That the Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the
Planning Board to Town Meeting to indefinitely postpone Article 51 beadopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: Withdrawn (See Article 52).
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The Planning Board voted nottogo forward with this article;
the Finance Committee concurs with that recommendation.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE52
AMEND ZONING BY-LAW BYADDING SECTION 7.8 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSED
MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS
Article 52 Tosee ifthe Town will vote toamend the Zoning By-law byadding anew Section 7.8 inthe
following form:
7.8SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSED MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS - NOT MEDICALLY
PRESCRIBED
7.8.1Purposes
1. Toprovide for the establishment ofLicensed Marijuana Establishments (“ LME’s”),inappropriate
places and under strict conditions inaccordance with Chapter 334 ofthe Acts of2016, The Regulation
and Taxation of Marijuana Act.
2. Tominimize the adverse impacts ofLMEs onadjacent properties, residential neighborhoods, schools
and other places where children congregate, local historic districts, and other land uses potentially
incompatible with said Facilities.
3. Toregulate the siting, design, placement, security, safety, monitoring, modification, and removal of
LMEs.
7.8.2Applicability
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1. The commercial cultivation, production, processing, assembly, packaging, retail orwholesale sale,
trade, distribution ordispensing ofMarijuana isprohibited unless permitted asaLME under this
Section 7.8.
2. NoLME shall beestablished except incompliance with provisions ofthis Section 7.8.
3. Nothing inthis Section 7.8 shall beconstrued tosupersede federal and/orstate laws governing the
sale and/ordistribution ofmarijuana.
4. Ifany provision ofthis Section 7.8 or theapplication ofany such provision toany person or
circumstance shall be held invalid, the remainder ofthis Section 7.8,tothe extent itcan begiven
effect, orthe application ofthose provisions topersons orcircumstances other than those towhich it
isheld invalid, shall not beaffected thereby, and tothis end the provisions ofthis Section 7.8 are
severable.
7.8.3Definitions. Licensed Marijuana Establishment, as defined byMassachusetts law only, registered
under theAct and Regulations, includes amarijuana cultivator, marijuana testing facility, marijuana
product manufacturer, marijuana retailer orany other type oflicensed marijuana-related business.
Marijuana ormarihuana, isdefined byMassachusetts law 94D asparts ofany plant ofthe genus Cannabis,
not excepted below and whether growing ornot; the seeds thereof; and resin extracted from any part of
the plant; and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture orpreparation ofthe plant, its
seeds or resin including tetrahydrocannabinol asdefined insection 1of chapter 94C of the General Laws;
provided that "Marijuana" shall not include:
1) The mature stalks ofthe plant, fiber produced from the stalks, oil, orcake made from the
seeds ofthe plant, any other compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture or
preparation ofthe mature stalks, fiber, oil, orcake made from the seeds ofthe plant orthe
sterilized seed of theplant that isincapable of germination;
2)Hemp; or
3) The weight ofany other ingredient combined with marijuana toprepare topical ororal
administrations, food, drink orother products.
7.8.4 Eligible Locations for Marijuana Establishments.
1. Licensed Marijuana Establishments may beallowed bySpecial Permit from the Canton Zoning
Board ofAppeals as Special Permit Granting Authority (“ SPGA”) inthe Industrial Zoning District
provided thefacility meets the requirements of thisSection 7.8.
7.8.5General Requirements and Conditions for all Licensed Marijuana Establishments
1. All LMEs shall be contained within abuilding orstructure.
2. No LME shall have agross floor area ofless than 2,500 square feet or inexcess of20,000
square feet.
3. The hours ofoperation ofan LME shall beset bythe Special PermitGranting Authority, but inno
event shall said LME toopen and/oroperating between the hours of8:00PM and 8:00AM.
4. NoLME shall belocated onalotwhich abuts aresidential zoning district orwithin 500 feet from
any residential zone ordistrict, orresidential development. No LME may belocated 500 feet from
any public orprivate school; house ofworship; day care center; orpark, playground, playfield or
recreation facility orother facility inwhich children commonly congregate.
5. Nosmoking, burning orconsumption ofanyproduct containing marijuana ormarijuana-related
products shall bepermitted onthe premises ofanLME.
6. NoLME shall belocated inside abuilding containing residential units, including without limitation
transient housing such asmotels and dormitories, or inside amovable ormobile structure such
as avan ortruck.
7. LMEs shall provide the Canton Police Department, Fire Department, Building Commissioner and
the Special Permit Granting Authority with the names, phone numbers and email addresses ofall
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management staff and key holders who can becontacted ifthere are operating problems
associated with the establishment.
7.8.6Special Permit Requirements
1. An LME shall only beallowed byspecial permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals asSpecial
Permit Granting Authority inaccordance with G.L.c.40A, §9,subject to the following
requirements, conditions and limitations.
2. Aspecial permit for anLME shall belimited toone ormore ofthefollowing uses that shall be
prescribed by theSpecial Permit GrantingAuthority: cultivation of Marijuana (horticulture),
processingand packaging ofMarijuana, including Marijuana that isinthe form ofsmoking
materials, food products, oils, aerosols, ointments, and other products; retail sale ordistribution
ofMarijuana.
3. Inaddition tothe application requirements set forth inthis Section 7.8 aspecial permit
application foranLME shall include the following:
a. The name and address ofeach owner ofthe LME;
b. Copies ofall required licenses and permits issued tothe applicant by the
Commonwealth ofMassachusetts and any ofitsagencies for the LME; including the
Cannabis Control Commission, and any required license from the Town ofCanton Board
ofSelectmen.
c. Evidence ofthe Applicant’sright touse the site fortheLME, such asadeed, orlease;
d. Ifthe Applicant isabusiness organization, astatement under oath disclosing all ofits
owners, shareholders, partners, members, managers, directors, officers, orother
similarly-situated individuals and entities and their addresses. Ifany ofthe above
entities rather than persons, the Applicant must disclose the identity ofthe owners of
such entities until thedisclosure contains the names and individuals;
e. Acertified listof allparties ininterest entitled tonotice ofthe hearing for the special
permit application, taken from themost recent tax listofthe Town and certified bythe
Town Assessor;
f. Proposed security measures forthe LME, including lighting, fencing, gates and alarms,
etc., toensure the safety of persons and to protect the premises from theft.
4. Mandatory Findings. The Special Permit Authority shall not issue aspecial permit for anLME
unless itfinds that: the Facility isdesigned tominimize any adverse visual oreconomic impacts
onabutters and other parties ininterest, asdefined inG.L.c.40A, §11; the Facility demonstrates
that itwill meet allthe permitting requirements of allapplicable agencies within the
Commonwealth ofMassachusetts and will beincompliance with allapplicable state laws and
regulations; and the applicant has satisfied allofthe conditions and requirements ofthis Section
7.8;
5. Annual Reporting. Each LME permitted under this Bylaw shall asacondition ofits special permit
file anannual report with the Special Permit Granting Authority and the Town Clerk nolater than
January 31st, providing acopy ofallcurrent applicable state licenses for the Facility and/orits
owners and demonstrate continued compliance with the conditions of the Special Permit and
appear before the SPGA ifrequested bythe SPGA.
6. Aspecial permit granted under this Section shall have aterm limited tothe duration ofthe
applicant’sownership ofthe premises asan LME. Aspecial permit may betransferred only with
theapproval oftheSpecial Permit Granting Authority intheform ofanamendment tothe special
permit with allinformation required inthis Section 7.8.
7. The applicant shall post abond before issuance ofabuilding permit to cover costs forthe
removal ofthe LME inthe event the Town must remove the LME. The value ofthe bond shall be
based upon theability tocompletely remove all theitems associated with the LME and properly
clean the facility atprevailing wages. The value ofthe bond shall bedeveloped based upon the
applicant providing the SPGA with three (3)written bids tomeet the noted requirements. An
incentive factor of1.5 shall beapplied toallbonds toensure compliance and adequate funds for
the Town to remove the LME atprevailing wages.
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7.8.7 Abandonment or Discontinuance of Use
1. ASpecial Permit shall lapse ifnot exercised within two years ofissuance.
2. An LME shall be required toremove allmaterial, plants, equipment and other paraphernalia:
prior tosurrendering itsstate issued licenses orpermits; orwithin six months ofceasing
operations; whichever comes first.
ortotake any other action related thereto.
Planning Board
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: That the Zoning By-law be amended by adding anew Section 7.8 as follows:
7.8 Temporary Moratorium onthe Sale and Distribution of Recreational Marijuana.
7.8.1Purpose: By vote at the State election on November 8,2016, the voters of the
Commonwealth approved alaw regulating the cultivation, distribution, possession and use of
marijuana for recreational purposes. The law provides that itiseffective on December 15, 2016
and the Cannabis Control Commission is required to issue regulations regarding
implementation by September 15, 2017. The time period for issuance of the regulations by the
Cannabis Control Commission has been extended bysix months to March 15, 2018.
Currently under the Zoning By-law, Recreational Marijuana Establishments and Marijuana
Retailers are not a permitted use in the Town and any regulations promulgated by the State
Cannabis Control Commission are expected to provide guidance to the Town in regulating
Recreational Marijuana Establishments and Marijuana Retailers.
The regulation of Recreational Marijuana Establishments and Marijuana Retailers raises novel
and complex legal, planning, and public safety issues. The Town needs time to study and
consider the regulation of Recreational Marijuana Establishments and Marijuana Retailers and
address such novel and complex issues, as well as to address the potential impact of the State
regulations on local zoning and to undertake aplanning process to consider amending the
Zoning By-law regarding regulation of Recreational Marijuana Establishments and Marijuana
Retailers and other uses related to the regulation of recreational marijuana. The Town by this
Section 7.8adopts atemporary moratorium on the use ofland and structures in the Town for
Recreational Marijuana Establishments and Marijuana Retailers so as to allow the Town
sufficient time toengage in aplanning process to address the effects ofsuch structures and
uses in the Town and to adopt provisions of the Zoning By-law in amanner consistent with
sound land use planning goals and objectives.
7.8.2Definitions.
Manufacture", to compound, blend, extract, infuse or otherwise make or prepare a marijuana
product.
Marijuana accessories", equipment, products, devices or materials of any kind that are
intended or designed for use in planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting,
manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, processing, preparing, testing, analyzing,
packaging, repackaging, storing, containing, ingesting, inhaling or otherwise introducing
marijuana into the human body.
Marijuana cultivator", an entity licensed to cultivate, process and package marijuana, to
deliver marijuana to marijuana establishments and to transfer marijuana to other marijuana
establishments, but not to consumers.
Marijuana establishment", amarijuana cultivator, marijuana testing facility, marijuana
product manufacturer, marijuana retailer or any other type of licensed marijuana- related
business.
Marijuana product manufacturer", an entity licensed to obtain, manufacture, process and
package marijuana and marijuana products, to deliver marijuana and marijuana products to
marijuana establishments and to transfer marijuana and marijuana products to other
marijuana establishments, but not to consumers.
Marijuana products", products that have been manufactured and contain marijuana or an
extract from marijuana, including concentrated forms of marijuana and products composed of
marijuana and other ingredients that are intended for use or consumption, including edible
products, beverages, topical products, ointments, oils and tinctures.
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Marijuana testing facility", an entity licensed to test marijuana and marijuana products,
including certification for potency and the presence of contaminants.
Marijuana retailer", an entity licensed to purchase and deliver marijuana and marijuana
products from marijuana establishments and to deliver, sell or otherwise transfer marijuana
and marijuana products to marijuana establishments and to consumers.
7.8.3Temporary Moratorium.
For the reasons set forth above and notwithstanding any other provision of the Zoning Bylaw to
the contrary, the Town hereby adopts atemporary moratorium on the use of land or structures
for Recreational Marijuana Establishments and Marijuana Retailers. The moratorium shall be in
effect through June 30, 2018. During the moratorium period, the Town shall undertake a
planning process to address the potential impacts of recreational marijuana in the Town,
consider the Cannabis Control Commission regulations regarding Recreational Marijuana
Establishments and Marijuana Retailers and related uses, determine whether the town will
prohibit on-site consumption at Recreational Marijuana Establishments and Marijuana Retailers
and shall consider adopting new provisions of the Zoning Bylaw to address the impact and
operation of Recreational Marijuana Establishments and Marijuana Retailers and related uses.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION:
MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning
Board toTown Meeting for Article 52 as written inthe warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-2
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: Amended tocreate atemporary moratorium on registered
marijuana establishments until the state finalizes regulations. Atthat time, the town through its Town
Meeting and upon recommendation ofthe Planning Board will adopt zoning regulations consistent with
state statute.
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: Last November, the voters approved areferendum tolegalize
the personal use ofmarijuana for non-medical purposes. The voter referendum requires the state to
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establish aCannabis Control Commission, which will enact regulations bynext March 15 with respect to
growing, processing, and selling marijuana. The referendum question approved by the voters has a
number of ambiguities and there are currently approximately 40bills filed with the legislature to amend
portions ofthe new law. Because oftheuncertainties astowhat theregulations and amendments tothe
law may provide, the Planning Board has proposed atemporary moratorium onany non-medical
marijuana facilities intown. Many other municipalities are considering the same approach. The Finance
Committee concurs that atemporary moratorium isinthe Town’s best interest sothe that the Town will
have time toengage inathoughtful planning process for zoning regulations for this newly-allowed use,
after any amendments tothe law have been passed and the regulations are enacted.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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ARTICLE53
AMEND THE ZONING BY-LAWS, TABLE OF USE REGULATIONS, SECTION F
Article 53 Tosee ifthe Town will vote toamend the Zoning By-Laws Section 3.1.4,Table ofUse
Regulations, Section FCommercial andOffice Uses bychanging “N” to “Y” under the LIand LI(B)columns
inthe row forTrade Shop; ortotake any other action related thereto.
Planning Board
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: That Section 3.1.4,Table of Use Regulations, Section FCommercial and
Office Uses of the Zoning By-Laws beamended bychanging “ N” to “Y” under the LI and LI(B)
columns in the row for Trade Shop.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 3-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION:
MOVED: That the Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the
Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 53 as written in the warrant beadopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: Changing the Table ofUse to allow Trade Shops inLimited
Industrial and Limited Industrial (B) Districts. Trade Shops are currently allowed inthe Business, Central
Business, and Industrial Districts.
Trade Shop - Shop ofabuilder, carpenter, cabinet maker, caterer, electrician, painter, paperhanger,
plumber, sign painter orupholsterer with not more than five thousand (5000) square feet oftotal floor
area per establishment used forwork and storage (exclusive ofarea used foroffice orsales purposes).
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: With a7-0-0vote, the Finance Committee supports the
Planning Board motion which seeks toamend certain Table ofUse regulations. This change will allow
certain trade shops such asbuilders, caterers, plumbers, etc. tolocate inLight Industrial zoned areas in
Canton. This could bebeneficial tothose businesses inallowing new options for the location oftheir shops
while benefitting the Town with the potential ofadditional sources for taxrevenue without adverse impact
toresidential zoned areas.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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ARTICLE54
VOTE TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP BY REZONING CERTAIN OPEN SPACE
Article 54 To see ifthe Town will vote toamend the Zoning Map ofthe Town ofCanton,
Massachusetts torezone thelands ofthe Massachusetts Audubon Society andTrustees of theReservation
from SR-Aand SR-Cand SR-AAtoPROSD (Public Recreation and Open Space). Said parcels ofland are
descried inthe Board ofAssessors’ List byMap and Lot number (asfollows):
Current
Map_Lot Owner Zoning Other Notes from View Permit
027_162_000 Mass Audubon SRAPequitside Farm, some wetlands, some
groundwater protection zone
043_014_000 Mass Audubon SRCPequitside Farm, some wetlands, some
groundwater protection zone
044_086_000 Mass Audubon SRAPequitside Farm, some wetlands, some
groundwater protection zone, flood
zone, scenic road
067_022_000 Trustees ofthe ReservationSRAABradley Estate, couple small wetlands,
scenic road, historic property
067_023_000 Trustees ofthe ReservationSRAAscenic road, near Bradley estate
068_001_000 Trustees ofthe ReservationSRAAscenic road, near Bradley estate
ortake any other action related thereto.
Planning Board
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 54 as printed in the warrant be indefinitely
postponed.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 3-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION:
MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning
Board toTown Meeting toindefinitely postpone Article 54 be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: Withdrawn torezone Massachusetts Audubon and Trustees of
theReservation parcels asParkland andOpen Space, asland protections already exist for these parcels,
and rezoning may limit future use options on these properties.
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: With a7-0-0vote, the Finance Committee supports the
Planning Board decision to Indefinitely Postpone this Article. The Planning Board has determined that the
open land targeted bythis Article isalready adequately protected under existing conservation restrictions.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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ARTICLE55
VOTE TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP TO REZONE PARCELS TO PARKLAND AND OPEN SPACE
ZONING DISTRICT
Article 55 Tosee ifthe Town will vote toamend the Zoning Map to rezone the parcels listed below
oftheDepartment ofConservation and Recreation, Trustees ofReservations, and Town ofCanton within
the Zone IIpublic water supply well head area tothe Parkland and Open Space zoning district.
Map_Lot Owner Current ZoningOther Notes from View Permit
003_007_000 Dept ofCons & RecSRAFowl Meadow
007_002_000 Dept ofCons & RecSRAWetlands, Groundwater protection zone,
Neponset river
007_005_000Dept ofCons & RecSRAWetlands, Groundwater protection zone,
Neponset river
007_006_000 Dept ofCons & RecSRAFowl Meadow, wetlands, groundwater
protection zone
007_007_000 Dept ofCons & RecSRAFowl Meadow, wetlands, groundwater
protection zone
007_016_000 Dept ofCons & RecSRAFowl Meadow, wetlands, groundwater
protection zone
007_018_000 Dept ofCons & RecSRAFowl Meadow, wetlands, groundwater
protection zone
008_003_000 Dept ofCons & RecIwetlands, groundwater protection zone
035_002_000 Dept ofCons & RecLIGroundwater protection zone, Zone II
protection, flood zone, wetlands
035_003_000 Dept ofCons & RecLIGroundwater protection zone, Zone II
protection, flood zone, wetlands
035_005_000 Dept ofCons & RecLIGroundwater protection zone, Zone II
protection, flood zone, wetlands
036_001_000 Dept ofCons & RecLIGroundwater protection zone, Zone II
protection, flood zone, wetlands
036_002_000 Dept ofCons & RecLIGroundwater protection zone, Zone II
protection, flood zone, wetlands
036_003_000 Dept ofCons & RecLIGroundwater protection zone, Zone II
protection, flood zone, wetlands
036_004_000 Dept ofCons & RecLIGroundwater protection zone, Zone II
protection, flood zone, wetlands
036_008_000 Dept of Cons & RecSRAAwetlands, flood zone, scenic road
051_002_000 Dept ofCons & RecLIGroundwater protection zone, Zone II
protection, flood zone, wetlands
051_003_000 Dept ofCons & RecLIGroundwater protection zone, Zone II
protection, flood zone, wetlands
051_004_000 Dept ofCons & RecLIGroundwater protection zone, Zone II
protection, flood zone, wetlands
052_006_000 Dept of Cons & RecSRAAwetlands, scenic road
053_010_000 Dept ofCons & RecSRAAscenic road
084_003_000 Dept of Cons & RecSRAABlue Hills
098_001_000 Dept of Cons & RecSRAABlue Hills
020_003_000 Trustees ofthe ReservationIwetlands, flood zone, watershed (dept.
ofconservation & rec)
020_005_000 Trustees ofthe ReservationIwetlands, flood zone, watershed (dept.
ofconservation & rec)
020_007_000 Trustees ofthe ReservationIwetlands, flood zone, watershed (dept.
ofconservation & rec)
021_002_000 Trustees ofthe ReservationIwetlands, flood zone, watershed (dept.
ofconservation & rec)
047_009_000 Town ofCanton SRAwetlands, watershed, town well
location, flood zone
007_020_000 Town ofCanton SRAWetlands, flood zone, watershed
007_022_000 Town ofCanton SRAWetlands, flood zone, watershed
ortake any other action related thereto.
Planning Board
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PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: That the Zoning Map be amended by rezoning the parcels listed in the warrant
to the Parkland and Open Space zoning district.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION:
MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning
Board toTown Meeting for Article 55as written in the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: Rezoning conservation land (e.g.Department ofConservation
and Recreation, Trustees ofthe Reservation, and Town ofCanton) inthe Zone IIpublic water supply
wellhead area toprotected open space will clarify our zoning map, and preserve potential future water
supplies asrecommended inthe 2004 Canton Master Plan, Chapter 11 Implementation, Section 1Zoning.
These parcels have noconflicting uses, and are ineither Zone IIareas, groundwater protection zone,
watershed, wetlands, orflood zones. However, these public lands are currently zoned either single-
residence, industrial, orlimited industrial districts, which isinconsistent with their current and future use.
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: With a7-0-0vote, the majority ofthe Finance Committee
supports the Planning Board motion, which has the impact ofamending the zoning ofthe listed parcels to
move them under the Open Space Zoning District. This isintended topreserve future potential water
supply wellhead sites.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE56
VOTE TO APPROVE REGULATION OF USE OF RESERVOIR POND
Article 56 Tosee ifthe Town will vote torequest itsrepresentatives inthe General Court tofile
with the General Court ahome rule petition for the enactment oflegislation asset forth below to
confirm Town regulation ofthe use ofReservoir Pond; to authorize the General Court, with approval by
theBoard ofSelectmen, tomake constructive changes inlanguage as may benecessary oradvisable
towards perfecting the intent of the legislation to secure passage; or totake any other action related
thereto.
AN ACT FOR THE REGULATION OF
RESERVOIR POND INCANTON
SECTION 1. The general court finds and declares that Reservoir pond located inCanton, Massachusetts
was created artificially bythe impounding ofthe waters ofPequit brook and flowing ofswamps, meadows
and other land and that such pond isnot anaturally occurring pond and isnot agreat pond pursuant to
section 35ofchapter 91ofthe general laws, the Colonial Ordinances of1641-1647 or any other law.
Notwithstanding any general orspecial law tothe contrary, inrecognition ofthe circumstances that
Reservoir pond islocated onland originally registered with the commonwealth ofMassachusetts land court
department ofthe trial court onMay 21, 1963 and owned by the town ofCanton pursuant tocertificate of
title no. 185877 issued by said court, the town shall have the power toregulate the useofReservoir pond
pursuant tothis chapter.
SECTION 2. Asused inthis chapter the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires
otherwise, have the following meanings.
Board” shall mean the town ofCanton Board ofSelectmen.
Dam” shall mean the dam inCanton, Massachusetts known asReservoir pond dam, asthe same may be
modified, maintained, improved, repaired and replaced from time to time, and allitsappurtenances and
other improvements impounding thewaters ofPequit brook.
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Reservoir pond” shall mean allwater impounded bythe dam, including but not limited towaters from
Pequit brook (sometimes known asPequid brook) and allsurface and other waters naturally orotherwise
flowed, drained ordiverted tothe Town property, uptothe high-water mark asthe same may change
from time totime but never less than the area ofthe Town property.
Town” shall mean the town ofCanton.
Town property” shall mean the land inCanton, Massachusetts identified (1)asLot 1onthe plan filed with
the Norfolk county registry district of the land court asplan no. 23714-A,and (2)asbeing owned by
Roger Williams Jr.etal.”and assetforth inagrant byElijah Bailey tothe Neponset Company, dated
November 19, 1832 and recorded atthe Norfolk county registry ofdeeds inBook 97, Page 240, together
with allimprovements thereto, including but not limited to and any land and other property rights,
including butnot limited toaright toflow, acquired bythe town ofCanton from time totime byany
means, including but not limited tobyadverse possession orprescription arising from the presence or
useofwater being located atsuch land.
SECTION 3. Fishing, boating, bathing, swimming, skating and other recreational activities in,on orat
Reservoir pond shall bepermitted except insofar asrestricted orprohibited under authority of law or
under rules and regulations established bythe board. Said rules and regulations may bechanged bythe
board from time totime togovern and restrict some orallofsuch activities and the use ofand access to
allor any portion ofReservoir pond, provided such rules and regulations are not inconsistent with this
chapter orwith any bylaws ofthe town. Any violation ofsuch rules and regulations shall be deemed a
violation ofsuch bylaws.
SECTION 4. Inaddition tothe powers and duties the board and the town’s conservation commission and
other boards and officials may have pursuant tothe general laws and/orany town bylaw, which powers
and duties shall notbedeemed tohave been modified ordiminished bythis chapter, the board, may, from
time totime, make rules and regulations astothe erection, maintenance and control ofallstructures at
Reservoir pond and the town property and toprevent the entrance ordischarge into Reservoir pond ofany
substance ormaterial which byitself orincombination with any other substance may beinjurious tothe
public health ormay tend tocreate apublic nuisance ortofillin,lead tothe eutrophication oforotherwise
beharmful to Reservoir pond. Such rules and regulations may provide forpenalties forviolations thereof
up toand including three hundred dollars ($300) for each violation and for each day such violation
continues tobeaseparate offense.
SECTION 5. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, the town, acting byand through the
board, inits sole discretion, shall atalltimes have the rights tooperate, maintain, repair, replace and
remove the dam subject only tochapter 253 ofthe general laws and any regulations promulgated
thereunder, and toraise and lower the water level ofReservoir pond from time totime. Nothing herein
shall inany way beconstrued toimpose any duty orobligation ofthe Town tomaintain the waters of
Reservoir pond orPequit brook atany particular level or location.
SECTION 6. Nothing herein shall bedeemed asgranting tothe general public orany other party any
rights toReservoir pond orany waters contributing toReservoir pond ortothe town property.
SECTION 7. Nothing inthis chapter shall bedeemed torelieve any party from any liabilities orlegal
responsibilities ofany kind with respect toReservoir pond orthe town property, including but not limited
toany person who causes orislegally responsible for arelease orthreat ofrelease ofoilorhazardous
material toReservoir pond orthe town property asallsuch terms are defined bychapter 21E ofthe
general laws and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
SECTION 8. Any police officer ofthe town may patrol any part of thewaters ofReservoir pond and shall
have authority toarrest any person violating any law of the commonwealth inor onReservoir pond or
property adjacent toReservoir pond orviolating any restriction, rule, regulation orbylaw established
pursuant tothis chapter.
SECTION 9. Insofar asthis Act may beinconsistent with the provisions ofany other general orspecial
law, excluding any state building code, this chapter shall becontrolling.
SECTION 10. This chapter, being necessary for thewelfare ofthe town and its inhabitants, shall be
liberally construed toeffectuate the purpose hereof.
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SECTION 11. The provisions of this act are severable, and ifany of itsprovisions shall be held
unconstitutional byany court ofcompetent jurisdiction, the decision bythecourt shall not impair any of
the other provisions of this act.
SECTION 12. This chapter shall take effect upon its passage.
Board of Selectmen for the Reservoir Pond Advisory Committee
MOVED: That Town representatives in the General Court be requested to file with the
General Court ahome rule petition for the enactment of An Act For The Regulation Of Reservoir
Pond In Canton as printed in the Warrant for Town regulation of the use of Reservoir Pond; and
that the General Court, with approval by the Board of Selectmen, be authorized to make
constructive changes in language as may be necessary or advisable towards perfecting the
intent of such legislation to secure passage.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 5-0-0
DISCUSSION: This article seeks special legislation toconfirm that Reservoir Pond isnotaGreat Pond
asdefined bystate law since this isman-made. The Finance Committee voted tosupport this change
which allows the town toregulate Reservoir Pond directly.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE57
AMEND GENERAL BY-LAW XVI, SECTION 24 (CANTON ALLIANCE AGAINST SUBSTANCE ABUSE)
Article 57 Tosee ifthe Town willvote to amend itsGeneral By-Laws Article XVI, Section 24
Paragraph ( d)Organization regarding the Town of Canton Substance Abuse Committee bydeleting the
words “President Secretary and Clerk”, and inserting inplace thereof the words, “Chairman, Vice-
Chairman, Clerk, and Treasurer”, ortotake any other action related thereto
Board of Selectmen
MOVED: That Article XVI, Section 24 Paragraph ( d) Organization of the General By-Laws
be amended by deleting the words “President Secretary and Clerk” and inserting in place
thereof the words “Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Clerk and Treasurer”.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee supports this motion, which is
considered a “housekeeping” item that changes the titles ofcertain officers ofthe Canton Substance
Abuse Committee.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE58
AMEND ADDITIONAL 43D PRIORITY DEVELOPMENT SITES
Article58To see ifthe Town will vote to accept the provisions of c.43D, Sections 1through 16, of
the General Laws and todesignate the following parcel ofland as a "Priority Development Site" inthe
Town ofCanton for expedited municipal permitting within the meaning ofG.L.Chapter 43D, and to
approve the filing ofanapplication with the Commonwealth ofMassachusetts Interagency Permitting
Board fordesignation ofsuch parcel asaPriority Development Site:
1.Assessors Map 68Parcel 2
2.Assessors Map 68Parcel 3
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Said property being currently owned bythe Reebok Corporation;
andthat the Board ofSelectmen behereby authorized toimplement thefollowing within 120 days ofthe
acceptance ofChapter 43D with respect totheabove mentioned Priority Development Site, ortotake any
other action related thereto:
a)appoint asingle point ofcontact toserve asthe primary municipal liaison for allissues relating to
Chapter 43D inconnection with said Priority Development Site;
b)amend rules and regulations, with the assistance of various permitting boards, onpermit issuance to
conform with Chapter 43D with respect totheforegoing Priority Development Site;
c)along with the Town's permitting boards, collect and ensure the availability ofallgoverning statutes,
local bylaws, regulations, procedures and protocols pertaining to each permit;
d)establish aprocedure whereby the Board ofSelectmen shall determine allpermits, reviews and pre-
development review required foraPriority Development Site project, allrequired scoping sessions, public
comment periods and public hearings and alladditional specific applications and supplemental information
required for review, including when applicable, the identification ofpotential conflicts of jurisdiction or
substantive standards with abutting municipalities and aprocedure for notifying theapplicant; and
e)establish aprocedure, following notification ofthe required submissions forreview as set forth in
clause (d)above, for determining ifallthe materials required for the review of thePriority Development
project have been completed.,
ortotake any other action related thereto.
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 following parcels of land 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 parcels as aPriority Development Site be
approved:
1.Assessors Map 68 Parcel 2
2.Assessors Map 68 Parcel 3
Said property being currently owned by the Reebok Corporation; and that the Board of
Selectmen be authorized toimplement the following within 120 days ofthe acceptance of
Chapter 43D with respect to the above mentioned Priority Development Site:
a) appoint asingle point of contact to serve asthe primary municipal liaison for allissues
relating toChapter 43D in connection with said Priority Development Site;
b) amend rules and regulations, with the assistance ofvarious permitting boards, on permit
issuance to conform with Chapter 43D with respect to the foregoing Priority Development Site;
c) along with the Town'spermitting boards, collect and ensure the availability ofall 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 aPriority 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 aprocedure for notifying the applicant; and
e) establish aprocedure, following notification of the required submissions for review as set
forth in clause (d) above, for determining ifall the materials required for the review of the
Priority Development project have been completed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
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DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee recommends approval toimplement theprocedures under G. L.
Chapter 43D for this Priority Development Site. This will expedite municipal permitting and other
procedures forfuture development ofthe parcels, currently owned bythe Reebok Corporation.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE59
APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO MEET EXPENSES FOR NEXT FISCAL YEAR ( FY18)
Article 59 Tosee what sums ofmoney thetown will vote toraise and appropriate, transfer from
Free Cash, transfer from any available funds orborrow pursuant toany applicable statute tomeet the
expenses ofthe next fiscal year for the various Town Boards, Committees, Departments and Agencies, or
totake 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 2018 in order tofund the Town’sannual operating budget:
VotestoTransferAvailableFunds
With avote that $2,340,524 be transferred as follows:
TRANSFER FROM AMOUNT PURPOSE
AMBULANCE SERVICE $ 750,000FIRE DEPARTMENT
WATER ENTERPRISE FUND 514,825FIXED COSTS
SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND 358,865FIXED COSTS
SOLAR FACILITY 331,144TOWN- WIDE ELECTRICTY
SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE 160,500HEALTH INSURANCE
AMBULANCE SERVICE 175,190DEBT SERVICE
GREENLODGE STREET PARKING FEES 35,000EXECUTIVE OFFICE
SALE OF LOTS/ GRAVES 10,000CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE (EXPENDABLE) 5,000CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
2,
340,524
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 9-0-0
DISCUSSION: This isaprocedural motion totransfer funds from various sources topartially fund the
general operating budget.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
MOTION 2
MOVED: That the following sums of money be raised and appropriated from the FY 2018
tax levy and other general revenues ofthe Town along with revenue sources listed in Motion 1.
DISCUSSION: Please see the Finance Committee Report totheTown ofCanton for ATM 2017 atthe
front ofthis warrant foradiscussion ofthe FY2018 operating budget.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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MUNICIPALCAPITALREQUESTSFORFISCAL2018THRU2022 (000'S)
FY18 -FY22
DEPARTMENTDESCRIPTIONFY 18FY 19FY 20FY 21FY 22Totals
Council on AgingReplace 2007 Van- 63 - - - 63
Executive OfficeCrosswalk Lighting Project48 - - - - 48
Town ClerkElectronic Vote Tabulators3 - - - - 3
Town ClerkOffice Workstations8 - - - -8
FinanceFirewall Upgrade37 - - - 37-
FinanceCopier Replacements10 10 - - 25 45
FinancePhone System Replacement120 - - - - 120
FinanceComputers/ Peripherals11 36 22 71 40 180
FinanceWireless Upgrade11 - - 11
FinanceSecurity System Upgrade- 16 - - - 16
FinanceProcessor Upgrade- 25 - - - 25
FinanceStorage System Replacement- - 62 - - 62
FinanceBackup System Replacement- - 46 - - 46
FinanceSwitch Replacements- 27 - - - 27
FireVehicle Replacements- 45 105 45 - 195
FireE-2 Refurbishment- - 150 - - 150
FireReplace Boat Trailers- - -60 - 60
LibraryBuilding Systems Replacement- - 25 - - 25
LibraryExtraordinary Maintenance- 15 10 10 - 35
LibraryPainting & Carpeting- 7 7
- 14
-
LibraryFurnishings6 6 - 15 - 27
LibraryWorkstations/ Other Peripheral Equipment- - 23 - - 23
Parks & RecreationReplace Kubota Tractor52 - - - - 52
Parks & RecreationPlayground Security Systems3 - - - - 3
Parks & RecreationReplace Truck #44withFord F550 Dump Truck- 73 - - - 73
Parks & RecreationArmando Center Carpeting- 7 - - 7-
PoliceFord Interceptor Police Cruisers130 130 130 130 130 650
PoliceBullet Resistant Vests9 5 5 5 5 29
Property MaintenanceExtraordinary Maintenance20 15 10 10 - 55
Property MaintenanceReplace Boiler atPonkapoag Fire Station32 - - - - 32
Property MaintenanceHeat Pump forFire Station 19 - - - - 9
Property MaintenancePainting & Carpeting6 - 10 10 - 26
Property MaintenanceBuilding Systems Replacement- 27 75 75 - 177
Public WorksVehicle Replacements- 48 - 130 - 178
Public WorksHeavy Duty Vehicle Replacements- - - 170 170 340
Public WorksTechnology Upgrades- 70 - - - 70
Public WorksEquipment Replacements185 - 15 - - 200
Public WorksDam Inspections- 10 12 12 - 34
Public WorksEngineering Evaluation ofDams- - - - 260 260
Public WorksDedham Street Utility Easement- 65 - - - 65
Public WorksReplace Sidewalk Tractor/Plows- - - - 170 170
Total Municipal Cash Capital Requests700 700 700 750 800 3,650
Available Cash Capital700 700 700 750 800 3,650
Requests over (under) available- - - - - -
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MUNICIPALCAPITALREQUESTSFORFISCAL2018THRU2022 (000'S)(cont'd.)
FY18 -FY22
DEPARTMENTDESCRIPTIONFY 18FY 19FY 20FY 21FY 22Totals
FireFire Engine E-
1Replacement745 - - - - 745
FireReplace Airpacks181 - - - 181
-
Property MaintenanceRoof Repairs- - - - 242 242
Public WorksReservoir Pond Dam950 - - - - 950
Public WorksStreet Sweeper227 - - - - 227
Public WorksHeavy Duty Vehicle Replacements- - 225 170 - 395
Public WorksLoader Mounted Snow Blower- - 120 - - 120
Public WorksOld Shepard Street Dam Repairs- 425 - - - 425
Total Municipal Debt Capital Requests2,103 425 345 170 242 3,285
Available Debt Capital643 425 420 810 1,018 3,316
Requests over (under) available1,460 - ( 75) 640)
( (776) (31)
AmbulanceAmbulance Replacements- - - 260 - 260
Total Ambulance Requests (Cash Reserves)- - - 260 - 260
WaterWater System Improvements360 - - - - 360
WaterEquipment Replacements68 - - - - 68
WaterSecurity System39 - - - 39 -
WaterVehicle Replacements- 200 - - - 200
WaterComprehensive Water Resource Management Plan188 110 - - - 298
Total Water Enterprise Requests (Cash Reserves)655 310 - - - 965
WaterWater System Improvements- 1,572 1,395 1,580 884 5,431
Total Water Enterprise Requests (DebtCapital)- 1,5721,3951,580884 5,431
SewerEquipment Replacements216 - - - - 216
SewerComprehensive Water Resource Management Plan188 110 - - - 298
Total Sewer Enterprise Requests (Cash Reserves)404 110 - - - 514
SewerSewer Inflow & Infiltration Projects- 945 1,305 1,165 140 3,415
Total Sewer Enterprise Requests (Debt Capital)- 945 1,3051,165140 3,415
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SCHOOL CAPITAL REQUESTS FOR FISCAL 2018 THRU 2022 (000'S)
FY 18 - FY 22
DEPARTMENTDESCRIPTIONFY 18FY 19FY 20FY 21FY 22Totals
CASHCAPITAL
Building RepairsTelcor Bells Replacement49 50 99
Building RepairsAsbestos Removal - Hansen50 60 110
Building RepairsInterior Door Replacements20 20
Building RepairsCarpet Replacement/ Asbestos Removal15 15
Building RepairsTeacher Room Renovations13 14 27
Building RepairsFloor Tile Replacement/ Asbestos Abatement - GMS50 60 110
Building RepairsEmergency Generator Replacement - CHS9 9
Building RepairsAudio Sound & Projector System - CHS34 34
Building RepairsFloor Tile Replacement/ Asbestos Abatement - Rodman16 16
Building RepairsHVAC Improvements - Systemwide99 99 99 99 396
Building RepairsPainting Projects - Systemwide10 15 15 15 15 70
Building RepairsSecurity Upgrades63 63
Building RepairsKitchen Equipment - Systemwide10 10 10 10 40
Building RepairsPlayground Wood Chips10 10
Building RepairsOil Tank Removal36 36
Total Building Repair Requests180 253 234 264 124 1,055
TechnologyCafeteria Projector & Sound System19 19
TechnologyComputer Lab Upgrades7 40 25 72
TechnologyProjectors & Screens7 88 95
TechnologyStudent Computers21 21 42
TechnologyTechnology - DW77 157 231 465
TechnologyPrinter Replacements17 13 10 10 50
TechnologyWIFI Backbone Replacement & Upgrade110 110
TechnologyServer Replacements160 160
TechnologyFirewall Replacement46 46
TechnologyChromebooks & Carts31 120 200 351
TechnologyFiber Upgrade5 5
TechnologyDocument Cameras5 5
TechnologySPED Technology for Students13 13
TechnologyWireless Access Points - DW36 18 18 72
TechnologyInteractive Projectors35 30 65
Total Technology Requests340 332 162 305 431 1,570
Program ImprovementsClassroom Based Musical Instruments10 15 15 15 15 70
Program ImprovementsPerforming Arts6 10 10 10 10 46
Program ImprovementsAmerican Sign Language Lab Equipment8 8
Total Program Improvements Requests24 25 25 25 25 124
Furniture, Fixtures & EquipmentClassroom Furnishings8 8
Furniture, Fixtures & EquipmentFront Entry Canopies15 15
Furniture, Fixtures & EquipmentStudent Desks/Chairs - CHS6 6
Furniture, Fixtures & EquipmentWindow & Door Shade Replacements10 10
Furniture, Fixtures & EquipmentCafeteria POS System10 10
Furniture, Fixtures & EquipmentCustodial Equipment17 20 20 20 20 97
Furniture, Fixtures & EquipmentEntrance Mats - CHS11 11
Furniture, Fixtures & EquipmentKitchen Equipment - CHS9 9
Total Furniture Requests80 26 20 20 20 166
Grounds ImprovementsBrick Walls Repair - Luce25 25
Grounds ImprovementsSidewalk Repair - JFK11 11
Grounds ImprovementsFence Replacements11 44 31 86
Grounds ImprovementsLandscaping - GMS15 15
Grounds ImprovementsFence Replacement - GMS15 15
Total Grounds Improvements Requests 25 5229 46- 152
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SCHOOL CAPITAL REQUESTS FOR FISCAL 2018 THRU 2022 (000'S)(cont'd.)
FY 18 - FY 22
DEPARTMENTDESCRIPTIONFY 18FY 19FY 20FY 21FY 22Totals
Extraordinary MaintenanceStone Wall Repair - Luce9090
Extraordinary MaintenanceConsolidated Projects - JFK5050
Total Extraordinary Maintenance Requests0050900140
VehiclesPassenger Bus Replacements100200300
VehiclesPickup Truck Replacements42 42
VehiclesDump Truck Replacements51 50 101
Total Vehicles Requests 4251 150 - 200 443
CashCapital Requests
Total 700700 700 750 800 3,650
AvailableCapital 700700 700 750 800 3,650
Requests over (under) available
DEBT CAPITAL
Building Repairs/ImprovementsBleacher & Pressbox Replacement - Memorial Field350 350
Building Repairs/ImprovementsRoof Replacement - Hansen (assumes 40%MSBA grant)960 960
Building Repairs/ImprovementsRoof Replacement - Partial - Luce (assumes 40%MSBA grant)350 350
Building Repairs/ImprovementsInterior Improvements - GMS288 288
Building Repairs/ImprovementsMajor Repairs - GMS1,2501,250
TotalDebtCapital Requests 1,250350960 288 350 3,198
Available Capital 1,000720 210 250 1,018 3,198
Requests over (under)available 530( 40) 140 38 668)
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