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ARTICLE16
VOTE TO RESCIND UNUSED BORROWING AUTHORIZATIONS
Article 16 To see ifthe town will vote torescind unused borrowing authorizations previously voted by
the Town, or to take any other action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen
MOVED: That the following unused borrowing authorizations previously voted by the
Town be hereby rescinded:
Authorized Authorized Bonds Debt ToBe
DateArt. Mot.
PurposeDebtIssuedUnissuedRescinded
Greenlodge Sewer
4/30/07159 $ 7,000,000$ 6,243,000$ 757,000$ 757,000
Interceptor
Water Valve &
4/26/10137 Hydrant$ 700,000$ 410,000$ 290,000$ 290,000
Replacement
High School Roof
4/27/1125- $ 294,000$ 227,473$ 66,527$ 66,527
Repair
Rodman Building
4/27/1126- $ 347,000$ 147,686$ 199,314$ 199,314
Roof Repair
School Interactive
5/11/15125 $ 300,000$ 260,000$ 40,000$ 40,000
Whiteboards
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 10-0-0
DISCUSSION: This isahousekeeping article to reduce the Town’sunissued debt. The final cost of the
five projects above came inless than the amount authorized by Town Meeting. By rescinding this residual
borrowing authority, the Town reduces its unissued debt, thereby contributing to ahigh bond rating.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE17
INCREASESTABILIZATION FUND
Article 17To see what sums of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from any
available funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, inorder to increase any Stabilization Fund of
the Town established pursuant toMGL Chapter 40, section 5B, orto take any other action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen for the Finance Director
MOVED: That the sum ofSix Hundred Thousand Dollars ($600,000) be transferred for
the Fiscal Year endingJune 30, 2016 from FreeCash( Undesignated Fund Balance) of the Town
to the Town Stabilization Fund.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 5-4-0
DISCUSSION: This motion transfers the sum of $600,000 from the Town’sFree Cash account to the
Town’sStabilization Fund. In either account, the money isavailable for future appropriation by the voters
at Town Meeting. However, once transferred tothe Stabilization Fund, itwill require atwo-thirds vote of
Town Meeting to appropriate the funds rather than asimple majority. The Finance Committee supports
this motion to discourage spending requests out of Free Cash for short-term uses and to emphasize that
the money isto be held inreserve for emergency use only. Members of the Finance Committee were
unanimous intheir desire to transfer some amount of money into the Stabilization Fund. The final 5-4
vote was merely adisagreement about how much should be transferred with some of the four dissenting
votes desiring more money transferred and some desiring less.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________Source page 42
ARTICLE18
VOTE TO APPROVE FUNDING FOR TRAFFIC STUDIES
Article 18To see if the town will vote to hear and act upon the report and recommendations of the Town
ofCanton Blue Ribbon Traffic Committee and further to raise and appropriate, transfer from available
funds orborrow pursuant to any applicable statute, a sum of money toimplement such report and
recommendations, including but not limited, to funding the following:
1.Signage & crosswalk remediation for streets (Pleasant, Independence, & Prospect Streets) surrounding
the Luce School zone.
2.Acomprehensive traffic study of the Washington & Randolph Street intersection.
3.ATraffic Light synchronization study.
4.Aportable traffic sign with speed display and aTraffic Suite program to download data collection online
with a5year warranty, or totake any other action related thereto
Board of Selectmen for the Blue Ribbon Traffic Study Committee
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 18 as printed in the warrant be indefinitely
postponed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-3-0
MAJORITY DISCUSSION: Though the Finance Committee does not stand in opposition to the
completion of these projects, the majority are in opposition tothe use ofFree Cash to fund them. Other
recent traffic studies and traffic mitigation projects have been funded out of various Town mitigation funds
which are spent at the discretion of the Board of Selectmen. At the time of the writing of this Warrant,
the Town had mitigation fund balances inexcess of $2.3 million. This money cannot be appropriated by
Town Meeting. The Finance Committee encourages the Board of Selectmen touse these monies to fund
these projects.
MINORITY DISCUSSON: Aminority of the Finance Committee agreed with the Blue Ribbon
Traffic Study Committee that the decision on funding these items should be made by avote of Town
Meeting rather than avote of the Board of Selectmen. Town Meeting traditionally votes on appropriations
of funds, and this article isno different. Having avote on Town Meeting floor ensures that all voters have
asay onwhether these initiatives should befunded.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________Source page 43
ARTICLE19
VOTE TO APPROVE FREE FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN
Article 19 To see if the town will voteto raise and appropriate, or borrow pursuant to any applicable
statute or transfer from available funds asum of monies, tobe spent by the school committee, to spend
on implementing free full day kindergarten, or to take any other actions related thereto.
Board of Selectmen for the School Department
MOVED: That the sum of Four Hundred Ninety Five Thousand Dollars ($ 495,000) be
transferred from Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance) in the Treasury of the Town to be
expended by the School Committee in Fiscal Year 2017.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-2-0
MAJORITY DISCUSSION: The majority of the Finance Committee voted to fund the School
Committee’ srequest for funds from free cash to provide free full day kindergarten for all Canton students.
The current practice has been to charge families for full day kindergarten, but not for half day
kindergarten. The majority ofcities and towns inMassachusetts provide free full day kindergarten.
The amount of funding isthe additional projected cost ofproviding full day kindergarten for FY17,
619,860, net of the remaining balance in the School Department full day kindergarten revolving fund,
125,000.
In FY18 there should be an increase in Chapter 70 aid for the School Department, as aresult of the
implementation of free full day kindergarten in FY17. Using the school funding formula proposed in the
Governor’scurrent budget for FY17, the increase inFY18 would be $251,926. Ifthe school funding
formula remains as currently proposed inFY18 the School Department will be faced with the need to find
away to cover the difference between the cost of full day kindergarten and the increased Chapter 70 aid
from their operating budget. The difference isprojected tobe $367,934.
The School Committee has acknowledged that the funding for FY17 from free cash isanon-recurring
source of revenue which will not be available in FY18 tofund the School department operating budget.
They indicated that they will be willing tomake cuts inother areas oftheir budget inFY18, ifnecessary, to
fund free full day kindergarten.
MINORITY DISCUSSION: The minority did not support funding arecurring operating expense
from a non-recurring source ofrevenue. The minority believes the School Committee should prioritize
spending sothat its’ most important priorities can be met within the budget without relying on free cash.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE20
VOTE TO APPROVE FULL-DAY, TUITION FREE KINDERGARTEN
Article20 Tosee ifthe 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
ornotes therefore) any sum orsums ofmoney, orseek anOperational Override orbyany combination of
these methods of financing as may be necessary ordesirable, make available funds for the purpose of
providing Full Day Kindergarten for all eligible Canton children atno expense.
Expected first year cost isapproximately $ 750,000.00. The purpose of this article isto assure, for every
Canton child, access to high-quality, tuition-free full-day kindergarten. Time isof the essence sothat
School Department can implement tuition-free full-day kindergarten at start of the 2016-2017 schoolyear
and start process of receiving state aid to cover majority of future costs. It isanticipated that increase in
state funds will start inyear two of implementation to significantly off-set costs in future years. One recentSource page 44
calculation projects increase in annual state aid to school department in amount of $607,956.00 in year
two oftuition free Full Day Kindergarten.
According to Massachusetts Department of Education: Full Day Kindergarten inCanton for all students will
enhance the educational experience of children by ensuring access tohigh 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 isdefined as at least five instructional hours, for five days/week, for 180-
days/school year.
Anthony Braconi and 17 others
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 20 as printed in the warrant be indefinitely
postponed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 10-0-0
DISCUSSION: The Committee voted unanimously to postpone this article indefinitely as the subject
matter of this article has been dealt with byArticle 19.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE21
VOTE TO APPROVE MUNICIPAL WIRELESS NETWORK
Article 21To see ifAnnual Town Meeting will vote to authorize Town Meeting Moderator to establish a
committee to examine and report on the feasibility ofcreating aMunicipal Wireless Network for the benefit
of public safety and assist town employees intheir duties and be available by subscription to the public.
1.Said committee should file annual reports to each Annual Town Meeting and advise Board of Selectmen
onfeasibility and costs of building such anetwork town wide or instages within the town of Canton. Said
committee should investigate benefits to scaling the project to include partnering with neighboring towns.
2.Said committee should consist of not more than nine voting members with terms of one year appointed
by Town Moderator and include as many as five ex-officio members who are town employees as appointed
by the Board of Selectmen ifthey deem appropriate. All liabilities to the Town should be considered.
3.Said committee’ srole isexploratory for the Town to be ready inevent that wireless technology industry
events make itprudent for the Town of Canton to offer aMunicipal Wifi system upon expiration of any
telecommunications contracts. Primary goal: develop ideas enhancing quality of internet connections.
4.Said committee should examine municipalities offering Municipal Wifi networks: There are connection
speeds offered topublic of 1,000 mbps vs. current routine speeds inCanton of 25 mbps.
Or take any action related thereto.
Anthony Braconi and 17 others
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 21 as printed in the warrant be indefinitely
postponed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-2-0
MAJORITY DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee does not believe that the subject matter of
this article requires establishment of aformal town committee.Source page 45
MINORITY DISCUSSION: The minority voters of the Finance Committee voted to approve
establishing aMunicipal Wireless Network research committee. The rationale for this vote isthat the
committee isnot asking for any town funds to begin their research, and therefore these Finance
Committee members do not see the harm inestablishing the committee. The current article does not have
muchinformation as to the expected cost of establishing amunicipal wireless network, the expected
timeframe, orthe expected plan for building the necessary infrastructure. All of those factors would be
necessary for town voters to decide whether they are interested in pursuing building amunicipal wireless
network. Ifthere are people intown who are willing to do this research and present this information to the
town, the minority voters do not see any reason to stand inthe way of this research project.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE22
VOTE TO AMEND GENERAL BY-LAWS – MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT REFORM
Article 22 To see ifAnnual Town Meeting will vote to amend appropriate Town of Canton General By
Laws to effect:
1.Expenditures from any “mitigation account” or revenue generated by negotiation shall not exceed
20,000 without authorization of Annual Town Meeting or Special Town Meeting. In the event of an
expenditure required by an emergency, asuper majority vote of the appointed members of the Finance
Committee shall allow the expenditure. The Finance Committee must first designate with arecorded vote
that expenditure isan emergency. All other balances, debits, credits and expenditures from any
mitigation account” or revenue generated by negotiation, shall be posted to town website with note of
explanation and detail of the vote which authorized the expenditure;
2.All revenue from “gifts” or “mitigation” exceeding $ 20,000 shall be considered as General Fund revenue
and appropriatedonly byAnnual Town Meeting: The exception being gifts designated by the Grantor for a
specific project or use with aclearly defined purchase, scope of work and timeline for the project that was
previously approved by Annual Town Meeting or Special Town Meeting;
3.All departments shall notify Finance Committee within 72 hours of incurring expenses that will exhaust
funds budgeted inthat fiscal year for any line item inthe Operating Budget of the town which may trigger
arequest for “emergency” transfer from Cash Reserve account;
4.Establish term limits for elected officials;
5.Move annual town elections from April to second Saturday inMay beginning 2017 oras appropriate;
6.All contracts signed by town officials be posted to the town websitewithin 2weeks of signing;
7.No elected members of aboard shall avoid compliance with Open Meeting Laws by meeting individually
or insmall groups for same exploratory or negotiation purpose with any party. Meetings for same purpose
should be on-record inopen meeting or executive session. There shall be an exception for site visits where
defined purpose isto examine property for specific use or alteration;
8.All enterprise accounts shall be audited every 3years both for financial review and compliance with
generally accepted accounting principles, practices and procedures;
9.The awarding by the Town of the contract for posting advertised legal notices shall be alternated
between local media on annual basis ifalternating media agree to same or lower contractual cost. Legal
notices shall also be posted inhome page menu location on town website as regular routine;
10. That for the purpose of funding articles sponsored by citizens at Annual Town Meetings or Special
Town Meetings, 10%of money allocated for Capital Expense Article be available to citizen articles;
11. Or take any action related toGovernment Reform, Transparency and Accountability.
Anthony Braconi and17 others
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 22 as printed in the warrant be indefinitely
postponed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 10-0-0Source page 46
DISCUSSION: Though some members ofthe Finance Committee were sympathetic to some ofthe
concerns raised by the proponent, this article as written covers too many unrelated topics and is
insufficiently specific tobe actionable. The Committee notes with regard to item 8that allenterprise
accounts are audited annually.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE23
ADDITIONAL LOCAL APPROPRIATION TO SUPPLEMENT THE COMMONWEALTH’ SCHAPTER 90
ROADS PROGRAM
Article 23To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute, asum of moneyin an amount not to exceed $200,000 to be spent by
the Board ofSelectmen acting as the Board ofPublic Works to supplement the amount received from the
Chapter 90 Roads Program with improvementsdone in accordance with improvement specifications as
determined by and subject to, the approval of the Department of PublicWorks and consistent with
locations identified in the Town’sPavement Management System, orto take any other action related
thereto.
Board of Selectmen
MOVED: That Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($ 200,000) be appropriated to be spent by
the Board of Selectmen acting as the Board ofPublic Works to supplement the amount received
from the Chapter 90 Roads Programwith improvementsdone 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’sPavement Management System and to
meet said appropriation Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($ 200,000) be transferred from Free
Cash(Undesignated Fund Balance) in the Treasury of the Town.
FINANCECOMMITTEE VOTE: 9-0-1
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee believes that the maintenance and upgrade ofroads inCanton
isan important Town priority. Annually, the town receives an allocation of funds from the Commonwealth
under Chapter90 which must be used on expenses related to public roads. The Finance Committee
determined that supplementing any such Chapter 90 funds with additional monies from Free Cash would
be aprudent use of funds.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE24
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
Article24To see if the Town will vote to adopt and approve the recommendations of the Community
Preservation Committee for Fiscal Year 2017 and to see if the Town will vote to implement such
recommendations by appropriating asum or sums of money from the Community Preservation Fund
established pursuant toChapter 44B of the General Laws, or otherwise to raise and appropriate, transfer
from available funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute asum of money for these purposes, or
to take any other action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen for the Community Preservation CommitteeSource page 47
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 1
MOVED: That the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($ 30,000) be appropriated from the
FISCAL YEAR 2017 Community Preservation Fund revenues for the administrative expenses of
the Community Preservation Committee in FISCAL YEAR 2017.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 9-0-0
MOTION 1
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The FinanceCommittee 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’ sadministrative and operating
expenses. The sum of $30,000 isbased on the total estimated receipts for FY17. Any amounts not used
during the year for legally permitted administrative expenses or operating expenses will roll over to the
Town’sgeneral CPA fund.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
COMMUNITY PRESERVATON COMMITTEE MOTION 2
MOVED: That the following fund transfers be hereby made in FISCAL YEAR 2017 as
recommended by the Community Preservation Committee:
A.Sixty Thousand Dollars ($ 60,000) be transferred from FISCAL YEAR 2017
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 2017
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 2017
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 2017 receipts of the Community Preservation Fundinto the Undesignated
Fund Balance Reserved for Community Preservation Act.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 9-0-0
MOTION 2
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee unanimously supports this motion to
transfer Community Preservation FY 17 receipts into designated reserved funds as allowed under state
statute, thereby allowing the Town to have these funds available for future appropriation.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 3
MOVED: That the sum of Eighteen Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($ 18,900) be
transferred from the Fund Balance Reserved for Historic Resources for Community Preservation
Act to be spent by the Canton Historical Society for the restoration and preservation of the
Crane’sGuards Militia Flag.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 9-0-0Source page 48
MOTION 3
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee unanimously supports the CCPC’s
recommendation to appropriate $ 18,900 to fund the restoration and preservation of the Crane’sGuard
Militia Flag owned by the Canton Historical Society. The hand-painted silk flag dates back to the 1820’s
and is believed to be the second oldest militia flag inthe Commonwealth. Preservation efforts will prevent
further deterioration of this nearly 200 yearold flag and will allow the flag to be displayed to the public.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 4
MOVED: That the sum of Thirty Six ThousandNine Hundred FifteenDollars ($ 36,915) be
transferred from the fund Balance Reserved for Historic Resources for Community Preservation
Act to be spent by the Canton Historical Commission for the restoration and preservation of
cemetery gravestones at the Old English Burying Ground.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 9-0-0
MOTION 4
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee unanimously supports the CCPC’s
recommendation to appropriate $ 36,915 to fund the restoration and preservation of the Old English
Burying Ground. This cemetery, which islocated on Washington Street, near Heritage Lane, iscomprised
of two burial grounds: the English Graveyard and the Proprietor’ sLot (note that this cemetery isnot the
Canton Corner Cemetery, which is the subject ofa separate motion). Established inthe early 1700‘s,the
Old English Burying Ground is Canton’sfirst and oldest cemetery and isthe final resting place for some of
the Town’searliest residents. The project includes cleaning all gravestones to remove biological growth,
conducting advanced repair on several broken headstones, and installing new castings for approximately
six stones. New signage and landscaping in the small burial ground will allow residents, researchers and
the general public to access and experience this piece of Canton’shistory first hand.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 5
MOVED: That the sum of One Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($ 160,000) be
appropriated to be spent by the Canton Historical Commission and to fund this appropriation
Four Thousand One Hundred Eighty Five Dollars ($ 4,185) be transferred from the fund Balance
Reserved for Historic Resources and One Hundred Fifty Five Thousand Eight Hundred Fifteen
Dollars ($ 155,815) be transferred from the Undesignated Fund Balance Reserved for
Community Preservation Act for the preservation of a receiving tomb and three tomb vaults at
the Canton Corner Cemetery.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-1
MOTION 5
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The majority of the Finance Committee voted to support the
CCPC’srecommendation toappropriate $ 160,000 to fund the preservation of the Receiving Tomb and
Vaults atthe nearly 300-year old Canton Corner Cemetery. This large cemetery anchors the Canton
Corner National Historic District (listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009) and is
America’soldest public cemetery incontinuous use. The receiving tomb and adjacent vaults (constructed
in1892 and 1837, respectively) are dramatic features inthis historic landscape; however their granite
facing iseroding and their cast iron doors are indisrepair. The Canton Historical Commission has
overseen extensive repair work on gravestones over the past several years and received funding for
design ofthe proposed work onthe tomb and vaults inFY16. Preservation of these major features in the
Canton Corner Cemetery will not only address public safety concerns, but will enhance public access to
and enjoyment ofthis distinct historic resource.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________Source page 49
COMMUNITYPRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 6
MOVED: That the sum of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($ 120,000) be
appropriated to be spent by the Canton Housing Authority and to fund this appropriation Eighty
Thousand Dollars ($ 80,000) be transferred from the Fund Balance Reserved for Community
Housing and Forty Thousand Dollars ($ 40,000) be transferred from the Undesignated Fund
Balance Reserved for Community Preservation Act for the purpose of replacing exhaust
systems and installing ground fault interrupter outlets at theHagen Court Senior Housing.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-1-1
MOTION 6
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The majority ofthe Finance Committee voted to support the
CCPC’srecommendation toappropriate $ 120,000 to fund the preservation of48 units at the Hagen Court
Senior Housing complex located at 203 Washington Street. Hagen Court was constructed in 1965 with a
single-duct ineffective ventilation system and electrical outlets that do not meet current building codes.
The inadequate ventilation system has created afavorable environment for mold and mildew and the lack
of bathroom outlets poses asafety concern as residents run extension cords across the units in order to
power bathroom appliances. The Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development
DHCD) approved and funded work identical to that being proposed by the Canton Housing Authority, but
State funding covered only 3of the 9apartment buildings. The units at Hagen Court are acritical piece of
the affordable housing inventory in Canton, which has exceeded the Commonwealth’ saffordable housing
threshold of 10% for the past several years. Unfortunately, the current conditions at this development
could result insome of the units being taken offline. Replacing the failing ventilation systems and
installing ground fault interrupter outlets in the remaining 48 units will address the health and safety
concerns that threaten the residents of this housing complex as well as the Town’sstanding as one of the
few municipalities to have achieved more than 10% affordable housing.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
COMMUNITYPRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 7
MOVED: That the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($ 50,000) be appropriated to be spent
by the Canton Parks and Recreation Departmentand to fund this appropriation Fifty Thousand
Dollars ($ 50,000) be transferred from the Fund Balance Reserved for Open Space and
Recreation to be used for a needs assessment and master plan for outdoor recreational
facilities.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 9-0-0
MOTON 7
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee unanimously supports the CCPC’s
recommendation toappropriate $ 50,000 tofund a Needs Assessment and Master Plan for Outdoor
Recreational Facilities. The Recreation Commission controls more than twenty sites - including parks,
playgrounds and athletic fields - many of which are in need of repairs and/or upgrades. Given limited
resources, aplan to prioritize work at each of the properties under the care and custody of the Recreation
Commission isnecessary toguide their future capital requests and CPA applications. Inaddition to
assessing the condition of existing recreational assets, the project will include opportunities for public
input in order to incorporate community needs and feedback into the final assessment and plan. A
completed Master Plan for Outdoor Recreational Facilities will allow the Recreation Commission to better
serve Canton residents by identifying shared goals and creating aclear roadmap to achieve them.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________Source page 50
ARTICLE25
TRANSFER OF A PORTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION STABILIZATION FUND TO SUPPLEMENT
SPECIAL EDUCATION BUDGET DEFICIT
Article 25 To see ifthe town will vote toraise andappropriate, transfer from available funds such asthe
School Special Education Stabilization Fund, or borrow pursuant to any applicable statutea sum of
moneyforuse by theSchool Committee tooffset, in whole orin part, the special education deficit in the
school department FY 16 operating budget, or to take any other action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen for the School Committee
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 25 as printed in the warrant be indefinitely
postponed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 10-0-0
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee votes to indefinitely postpone this article. No transfer request
was received.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE26
VOTE TOAMEND ACCEPTANCE OF G.L. C.39, SECTION 23D
Article 26 To see ifthe Town will vote toamend its acceptance of G.L.c.39, Section 23D toinclude the
Conservation Commission as follows or take any other action related thereto:
That G.L.c.39, Section 23D be accepted for all types of adjudicatory hearings conducted by any Town
board, committee or commission whether elected or appointed.”
The Town accepted G.L.c.39, Section 23D by unanimous voice vote on Article 34 at the 2009 Annual
Town Meeting as follows:
Voted: That M.G.L.Chapter 39, Section 23D be accepted for all adjudicatory hearings conducted by any
board or commission except the Conservation Commission.”
G.L.c.39, Section 23D states:
a) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, upon municipal acceptance of this section
for 1or more types of adjudicatory hearings, amember of any municipal board, committee or commission
when holding an adjudicatory hearing shall not be disqualified from voting inthe matter solely due to that
member’sabsence from no more than asingle session of the hearing at which testimony or other
evidence isreceived. Before any such vote, the member shall certify in writing that he has examined all
evidence received atthe missed session, which evidence shall include an audio or video recording of the
missed session ora transcript thereof. The written certification shall be part of the record ofthe hearing.
Nothing in this section shall change, replace, negate or otherwise supersede applicable quorum
requirements.
b) By ordinance or by-law, acity or town may adopt minimum additional requirements for attendance at
scheduled board, committee, and commission hearings under this section.”
Board of Selectmen for the Conservation Commission
MOVED: That the Town’s acceptance of G.L. c.39, Section 23D be amended to read as
follows to include the Conservation Commission, as set forth in the 2016 Annual Town Meeting
Warrant:
That G.L.c.39, Section 23D be accepted for all types of adjudicatory hearings conducted by
any Town board, committee or commission whether elected or appointed.”
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-1Source page 51
DISCUSSION: Prior to the enactment of General Laws chapter 39, Section 23D, whenever amember
of atown board, commission or committee missed one session of an adjudicatory hearing (for example, a
hearing on aspecial permit or subdivision), the member was prohibited from voting on the application.
This created challenges in maintaining aquorum to vote in some instances where public hearings ran for
multiple nights. The legislature enacted General Laws chapter 39, section 23D, which isalocal acceptance
statute, to allow amember of alocal board, committee or commission who has missed only one session of
amulti-session public hearing to vote on the application, if the member reviews a tape or transcript and
allmaterialsfrom the session that the member missed, and files and affidavit to that effect before voting.
When the Town adopted this law back in 2009, itexcluded the conservation commission from the local
town boards that would be allowed to use this statute. Article 26 would remedy this, and allow all town
boards, committees and commission members to use this procedure. The Finance Committee
recommends afavorable vote.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE27
VOTE TO APPROVE TERM LIMITS FOR ELECTED AND APPOINTED BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
Article 27Any member of aBoard or Committee, elected or appointed, will not serve more than nine
9)consecutive years on the same board orcommittee if that board and committee isfilled with
appointments or elections for three year terms; or for ten (10) consecutive years on the same board or
committee ifthat board and committee isfilled with appointments or elections for five (5)year terms.
James R. Sims and 13 others
Because the article does not address municipal operations involving an appropriation, the
Finance Committee pursuant to Canton General By-Laws Article VII, Part B, section 1,voted to
take no position on the subject matter of the foregoing article.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-3-0
DISCUSSION: The Committee voted 5-5with respect to the merits of this article, which means the
motion did not pass. The Committee subsequently voted to take no position.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________Source page 52
ARTICLE28
VOTE TO APPROVE REGULATION OF USE OF RESERVOIR POND
Article 28To see if the Town will vote to request its representatives in the General Court to file with the
General Court ahome rule petition for the enactment of legislation as set forth below for the creation of a
licensing program for the use of Reservoir Pond; to authorize the General Court, with approval by the
Board of Selectmen, to make constructive changes inlanguage as may be necessary or advisable towards
perfecting the intent ofthis legislation tosecure passage; or totake any other action related thereto.
AN ACT FOR THE REGULATION OF
RESERVOIR POND IN CANTON
SECTION 1. The general court finds and declares that Reservoir pond located in Canton, Massachusetts
was created by the impounding of the waters of Pequit brook and flowing of swamps and meadows and
that such pond isnot agreat pond pursuant to section35 of chapter91 of the general laws, the Colonial
Ordinances of 1641-1647 or any other law. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the town shall have
the power to regulate the use of Reservoir pond pursuant to this chapter.
SECTION 2. As used in this chapter the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires
otherwise, have the following meanings.
Board” shall mean the town of Canton board of selectmen.
Dam” shall mean the dam inCanton, Massachusetts known as Reservoir pond dam, as the same may be
modified, maintained, improved, repaired and replaced from time to time, and all its appurtenances and
other improvements impoundingthe waters of Pequit brook.
Reservoir pond” shall mean all waters impounded by the dam, including but not limited to waters from
Pequit brook (sometimes known as Pequid brook) and allsurface and other waters naturally or otherwise
flowed, drained or diverted to the town property,up to the high-water mark but never less than the area
of the town property.
Town” shall mean the town of Canton.
Town property” shall mean the land inCanton, Massachusetts identified ( 1)asLot1 on the plan filed with
the Norfolk county registry district of the land court as plan no.23714-A, and (2)as being owned by
Roger Williams Jr. et al.”and as set forth in agrant by Elijah Bailey tothe Neponset Company, dated
November19, 1832 and recorded at the Norfolk county registry of deeds inBook 97, Page 240, together
with allimprovements thereto, including but not limited to and any land and other property rights,
including but not limited to aright to flow, acquired by the town of Canton from time to time by any
means,including but not limited to by adverse possession or prescriptionarising from the presence or
use of water being located atsuch land.
SECTION 3. Fishing, boating, bathing, swimming, skating and other recreational activities in, on or at
Reservoir pond, open to all inhabitants of the Commonwealth, shall be permitted except insofar as
restricted or prohibited under authority oflaw orby General Bylaws adopted by the town from time to
time at any regular or special town meeting. Such Bylaws may include authorization tothe board to adopt
rules and regulations from time to time to govern and restrict some or all of such activities and the use of
and access toall or any portion of Reservoir pond, provided such rules and regulations are not
inconsistent with this Act or with such Bylaws. Any violation of such rules and regulations shall be
deemed aviolation of such Bylaws.
SECTION 4. In addition to the powers and duties of the town'sConservation Commission pursuant to the
General Laws and/or any town Bylaw, which powers and duties shall not be deemed to have been
modified or diminished by this Act, the board, may, from time to time, make rules and regulations as to
the erection, maintenance and control of all structures atReservoir pond and the town property and to
prevent the entrance or discharge into Reservoir pond of any substance or material which by itself or in
combination with any other substance may be injurious to the public health or may tend to create apublic
nuisance or to fill in Reservoir pond. Such rules and regulations may provide for penalties for violations
thereof up to and including Three Hundred Dollars ($ 300) per violation.Source page 53
SECTION 5. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, the town, acting by and through the
board, inits sole discretion, shall at all times have the rights to operate, maintain, repair, replace and
remove the dam subject only to chapter253 of the general laws and any regulations promulgated
thereunder, and to raise and lower the water level of Reservoir pond. Nothing herein shall inany way be
construed to impose any obligation on the town to maintain the waters of Reservoir pond or Pequit brook
at any particular level or location.
SECTION 6. Nothing herein shall be deemed as granting to the general public or any other party any
rights to Reservoir pond or any waters contributing toReservoir pond or to the town property.
SECTION 7. Nothing in this Act shall be deemed to relieve any party from any liabilities or legal
responsibilities of any kind with respect to Reservoir pond or the town property, including but not limited
toany person who causes or islegally responsible for arelease or threat ofrelease of oil or hazardous
material to Reservoir pond or the town property asall such terms aredefined by chapter 21E of the
general laws and the regulations promulgated thereunder
SECTION 8. Any police officer of the town may patrol any part of the waters of Reservoir pond and shall
have authority to arrest any person violating any law of the commonwealth in, on or adjacent to Reservoir
pond or violating any restriction, rule, bylaw or regulation established under this Act.
SECTION 9. Insofar as this Act may be inconsistent with the provisions of any other general or special
law, excluding any state building code, this Act shall be controlling.
SECTION 10. This Act, being necessary for the welfare of the town and its inhabitants, shall be liberally
construed to effect the purpose thereof.
SECTION 11. The provisions of this Act are severable, and ifany of its provisions shall be held
unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the decision by the court shall not impair any of
the other provisions of this Act.
SECTION 12. This Act shall take effect upon its passage.
Board of Selectmen for the Reservoir Pond Advisory Committee
MOVED: Thatthe subject matter of Article 28 as printed in the warrant be indefinitely
postponed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 9-0-0
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee has voted to indefinitely postpone this article. The Finance
Committee isnot opposed tothe actions recommended by the Board of Selectmen or the Reservoir Pond
Advisory Committee; however, at the time of voting, final information regarding this article was not yet
available. The Finance Committee has been informed that more information will be available at Town
Meeting, and islooking forward to hearing more discussion on this issue at that time.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________Source page 54
ARTICLE29
VOTE TO APPROVE RESERVOIRPOND BY-LAW
Article 29To see if the Town will amend the Town’sGeneral By-laws to add the following new bylaw; or
to take any action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen for the Reservoir Pond Advisory Committee
MOVED: Thatthe subject matter of Article 29 as printed in the warrant be indefinitely
postponed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 9-0-0
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee has voted to indefinitely postpone this article. The Finance
Committee isnot opposed tothe actions recommended by the Board of Selectmen or the Reservoir Pond
Advisory Committee; however, at the time of voting, final information regarding this article was not yet
available. The Finance Committee has been informed that more information will be available at Town
Meeting, and islooking forward to hearing more discussion on this issue at that time.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE30
VOTE TO APPROVE TRANSFER OF CUSTODY OF WILLIAMS ESTATE TO BOARD OF SELECTMEN AS
BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS FOR PARK AND RECREATIONAL PURPOSES
Article 30 To see ifthe Town will vote to transfer tothe Board of Selectmen, acting as the Board of Park
Commissioners, from the Conservation Commission the care, custody and control of all portions of the
land known as the Williams Estate, located at 92 Pleasant Street in Canton, Massachusetts, identified as
Assessor Map45, Parcel80 and under the care and custody of the Conservation Commission for open
space, park land and active and passive recreational purposes; to see ifthe Town will vote to authorize
the Board of Selectmen to request its representatives inthe General Court to file with the General Court a
home rule petition for the enactment of legislation for such transfer of care, custody and control; to
authorize theGeneral Court, with approval by the Board of Selectmen, to adopt constructive changes in
language as may be necessary or advisable towards perfecting the intent of such legislation and to secure
passage for such purposes; or to take any other action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen for the Reservoir Pond Advisory Committee
MOVED: Thatthe subject matter of Article 30 as printed in the warrant be indefinitely
postponed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 9-0-0
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee has voted to indefinitely postpone this article. The Finance
Committee isnot opposed tothe actions recommended by the Board of Selectmen or the Reservoir Pond
Advisory Committee; however, at the time of voting, final information regarding this article was not yet
available. The Finance Committee has been informed that more information will be available at Town
Meeting, and islooking forward to hearing more discussion on this issue at that time.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________Source page 55
ARTICLE31
VOTE TO APPROVE TRANSFER OF CUSTODY OF WILLIAMS ESTATE TO BOARD OF SELECTMEN
FOR PARK, RECREATIONAL AND GENERAL MUNICIPAL PURPOSES
Article 31 To see ifthe Town will vote to transfer to the Board of Selectmen from the Conservation
Commission the care, custody andcontrol of allportions of the land known as the Williams Estate, located
at 92 Pleasant Street in Canton, Massachusetts, identified as Assessor Map45, Parcel80 and under the
care, custody and control of the Conservation Commission for open space, park land, active and passive
recreational purposes and general municipal purposes; to see ifthe Town will vote to authorize the Board
of Selectmen to request its representatives inthe General Court to file with the General Court ahome rule
petition for the enactment of legislation for such transfer of care and custody; to authorize the General
Court, with approval by the Board of Selectmen, to adopt constructive changes inlanguage as may be
necessary oradvisable towards perfecting the intent of such legislation and to secure passage for such
purposes; to transfer from the Board of Selectmen to the Conservation Commission the care, custody and
control of (1)the property estimated to contain approximately 14 acres known asUpper Forge Pond as
described by Land Court Plan 23714-Aand currently under agreement for the Town to acquire, and
2)the property estimated to contain approximately 20acres known as Lower Forge Pond as described by
Land Court Plan 23714-Aand currently under agreement for the Town to acquire for open space, park
land and recreational purposes; or to take any other action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen for the Reservoir Pond Advisory Committee
MOVED: Thatthe subject matter of Article 31 as printed in the warrant be indefinitely
postponed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 9-0-0
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee has voted to indefinitely postpone this article. The Finance
Committee isnot opposed tothe actions recommended by the Board of Selectmen or the Reservoir Pond
Advisory Committee; however, at the time of voting, final information regarding this article was not yet
available. The Finance Committee has been informed that more information will be available at Town
Meeting, and islooking forward to hearing more discussion on this issue at that time.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE32
CREATE SUBSTANCE ABUSE COMMITTEE
Article 32 To see ifthe Town will vote to amend the General By-laws by adding anew Article XVI,
Section 24 as follows to establish aSubstance Abuse Committee:
Section 24 Substance Abuse Committee
a)Appointment, Powers- The Board of Selectmen shall appoint aSubstance Abuse Committee for the
purpose of coordinating, developing and/or carrying out programsdesigned to prevent and meet the
problems of substance abuse.
b)Composition- The Board ofSelectmen shall appoint the Substance Abuse Committee consisting of
seven (7)members. Upon acceptance of this by law,the Board shall appoint three (3)members for three
3)year terms, two (2)members for two (2)year terms and two (2)members for one (1)yearterms. The
members appointed by the Board of Selectmen shall include one member representing the Fire and
Rescue Department, one member representing the Police Department, one member representing the
School Department, one member representing the Health Department and one member representing theSource page 56
Parks and Recreation Department. Members can be re-appointed for concurrent terms. The members of
the Substance Abuse Committee shall serve without pay.
c)Vacancies- Whenever avacancy shall occur inthe membership of theSubstance Abuse Committee, by
reason ofdeath, resignation, inability to act or for any other reason, the vacancy shall be filled by
appointment by the Selectmen forthe remainder of the term.
d)Organization- The Substance Abuse Committee at its first annual meeting andthereafter, annually in
April of each year, shall elect from its membership aPresident, Secretary and Clerk. Each officer shall hold
office until the next annual election. Inthe event avacancy occurs in any of the offices above, the
Substance Abuse Committee shall hold aspecial meeting for the purpose ofelecting one of its members to
fill such vacancy.
e)Annual Report- The Committeeshall prepare and submit an annual reportof its activities to the Town
and shall send acopy thereof to theBoard of Selectmen.
And to see whether the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute $10,000 tofund the activities of the Substance Abuse Committee;
orto take any other action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen
MOVED: That the General By-laws be amendedby adding a new Article XVI, Section 24
as follows to establish aTown of Canton Substance Abuse Committee:
Section 24 Town of Canton Substance Abuse Committee
a) Appointment, Powers - The Board of Selectmen shall appoint a Town of Canton Substance
Abuse Committeefor the purpose of coordinating, developing and/ or carrying outprograms
designed to prevent and meet the problems of substance abuse.
b) Composition - The Board of Selectmen shall appoint the Town of Canton Substance Abuse
Committeeconsisting of seven ( 7) members. Upon acceptance of this by law, the Board shall
appoint three (3) members for three (3) year terms, two (2)members for two (2) year terms
and two (2) members for one (1) year terms. The members appointed by the Board of
Selectmen shallto the extent practicableinclude one member representing the Fire andRescue
Department, one member representing the Police Department, one member representing the
School Department, one member representing the Health Department and one member
representing the Parks and Recreation Department. Members can be re-appointed for
concurrent terms. The members of the Town of Canton Substance Abuse Committeeshall serve
without pay.
c) Vacancies - Whenever a vacancy shall occur in the membership of the Town of Canton
Substance Abuse Committee, by reason of death, resignation, inability to act or for any other
reason, the vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the Selectmen for the remainder of the
term.
d) Organization - The Town of Canton Substance Abuse Committeeat its first annual meeting
and thereafter, annually in April of each year, shall elect from its membership a President,
Secretary and Clerk. Each officer shall hold office until the next annual election. In the event a
vacancy occurs in any of the offices above, the Town of Canton Substance Abuse Committee
shall hold a special meeting for the purpose of electing one of its members to fill such vacancy.
e) Annual Report - The Committee shall prepare and submit an annual report of its activities to
the Town and shall send a copy thereof to theBoard of Selectmen.
And that the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($ 10,000) be transferred from Free Cash
Undesignated Fund Balance) in the Treasury of the Town to be expended by the Town of
Canton Substance Abuse Committeefor the purpose of funding activities of the Town of Canton
Substance Abuse Committeein Fiscal 2017.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 9-0-0Source page 57
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee supports the Board of Selectman’ sinitiative to create a
substance abuse committee. Canton isnot immune tothis widespread problem. The town will benefit
from the deliberate attention and analysis which will be provided by the committee, and shared with the
town at next year’sAnnual Town Meeting.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE33
AMEND THE ZONING BY-LAWS - CCEOD DENSITY
Article 33 Tosee if the Town will vote to amend Section 9.8.of the ZoningBylaws asfollows or to take
any other action related thereto:
1.by deleting 9.8.9.4.a and replacing itwith the following:
a.10,000 square feet of lot area required for the first dwelling unitand 2,000 square feet
of additional lot area required for each additional dwelling unit thereafter.
2.by deleting Section 9.8.26.4a and replacing itwith the following:
a.10,000 square feet of lot area required for the first dwellingunitand 4,000 square feet
of additional lot area required for each additional unit thereafter.
Planning Board
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: That Section 9.8 of the Zoning By-Laws be amended as follows:
1.by deleting subsection 9.8.9.4.a and replacing it with the following language:
a. 10,000 square feet of lot area required for the first dwelling unit and
2,000 square feet of additional lot area required for each additional
dwelling unit thereafter.
2. by deleting subsection 9.8.26.4.a and replacing it with the following language:
a.10,000 square feet of lot area required for the first dwelling unit and 4,000
square feet of additional lot area required for each additional unit
thereafter.
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 33 as written in the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 9-0-1
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: The Planning Board is supportive of this article toamend the
CCEOD section of the Zoning Bylaw. This article will help to limit density in CCEOD Overlay districts and
will help to reduce impacts onnew development or redevelopment inthe downtown area of Canton.Source page 58
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee supports the Planning Board Motion
language, which has the impact of limiting the density of future property construction which can occur in
the Downtown Canton Economic Development overlay district.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE34
AMEND ZONING BY-LAWS – SIZE OF ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
Article 34To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 4.1 of the Zoning By-Laws by adding anew
Section 4.1.6.3 as follows or to take any other action related thereto:
4.1.6.3 Accessory Structures – In all districts Accessory Structures shall be limited to 600 square feet of
floor area.
Planning Board
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: ThatSection 4.1 of the Zoning By-Laws be amended by addinga new Section
4.1.6.3 to read as follows:
4.1.6.3. Accessory Buildings – In all districts Accessory Buildings shall be
limited to 800 square feet of floor area.
b.10,000 square feet of lot area required for the first dwelling unit and 4,000
square feet of additionallot area required for each additional unit
thereafter.
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 34 as written in the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 5-5-0
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: The Planning Board supports this article to limit the size of
accessory buildings in Canton. After discussion the Board agreed that accessory buildings should be
limited to 800 square feet instead of the originally proposed 600 square feet. This article will help to keep
accessory buildings to aproportional scale to primary structures.
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: Because the vote was tied, the motionto support the article
did not pass, and the Finance Committee does not have arecommendation on this article.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________Source page 59
ARTICLE35
AMEND ZONING BY-LAWS – LOT DIMENSION DEFINITIONS
Article 35To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 11.0of the Zoning Bylaws as follows or to take
any other action related thereto.
1.By deleting the definition of “Lot, frontage of” and replacing it
with the following:
Lot Frontage: Frontage of alot isthe distance of the property
line that directly abuts apublic or private right-of-way. The line is
measured continuously along asingle street or streets for corner
lots. The minimum required frontage must be maintained from the
front property line through the principal building.
2.By deleting the definition of “Lot, width of” and replacing itwith
the following:
Lot Width: The horizontal distance between the two side yard
property lines, measured parallel to the lot frontage through any
portion of the principal building.
Planning Board
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: ThatSection 11.0 of the Zoning By-Laws be amended by deleting the definition
of “Lot, frontage of” and replacing it with the following:
Lot Frontage: Frontage of a lot is the distance of the property line that directly
abuts a public or private right-of-way. The line is measured continuously along
asingle street or streets for corner lots. The minimum required frontage must
be maintained from the front property line through the principal building.
and that Section 11.0of the Zoning By-Laws be further amended by deleting the definition of
Lot, width of” and replacing it with the following:
Lot Width: The horizontal distance between the two side yard property lines,
measured parallel to the lot frontage through any portion of the principal
building.
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 35 as written in the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 10-0-0
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: The Planning Board supports this article to amend the
definitions of “Lot, frontage of” and “Lot, width of” inthe Zoning Bylaws. The intent of these changes isto
prevent the subdivision and creation of new “pork chop” shaped lots.
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee unanimously supports the Planning
Board motion language which accomplishes aclarification of certain Lot Dimension definitions. The goal is
to make the Zoning Bylaw language easier to understand. The subject of the Bylaw isthe limiting of so
called “pork chop” lots.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________Source page 60
ARTICLE36
AMEND ZONING BY-LAWS – SITE PLAN REVIEW
Article 36 To see ifthe Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-law by deleting Section 10.5.1 and
replacing itwith the following or to take any other action related thereto:
Section 10.5.1: No building, structure or additional impervious surface exceeding 3,000 square feet,
except aresidential structure for single or two (2)family use, shall beconstructed or externally enlarged,
and no non-residential use, including any charitable or philanthropic, religious or educational use or
purpose, shall be expanded inground area, or established inan existing building not previously used for
non-residential purposes, except inconformity with asite plan bearing an endorsement of approval by the
Board ofAppeals.
Planning Board
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: Thatthe Zoning By-Laws be amended by deletingSection 10.5.1 and replacing
itwith the following:
Section 10.5.1: No building, structure or additional impervious surface
exceeding 3,000 square feet, except a residential structure for single or two
2) family use, shall be constructed or externallyenlarged, and no non-
residential use, including any charitable or philanthropic, religious or
educational use or purpose, shall be expanded in ground area, or established in
an existing building not previously used for non-residential purposes, except in
conformity with a site plan bearing an endorsement of approval by the Board of
Appeals.
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 forArticle 36 as written in the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 9-0-1
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: The Planning Board issupportive ofthis article. This will
expand the type of review that requiresSite Plan approval to allnew buildings and structures, aswell as
parking lots that exceed 3,000 square feet.
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee supports the Planning Board motion
language, which has the impact of mandating that certain structures ( not the ordinary primary residence)
cannot be constructed, enlarged, orexpanded unless they conform with aSite Plan which isapproved by
the Zoning Board of Appeals.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE37
AMEND ZONING BY-LAWS – MANUFACTURING AND LIGHT MANUFACTURING DEFINITIONS
Article 37 To see ifthe Town will vote to amend Section 11.0ofthe Zoning By-law asfollows or to take
any other action related thereto.
1.By deleting the definition of “Light Manufacturing” and replacing itwith the following:
Light Manufacturing: Light industry and/or light manufacturing includes the assembly of
previously prepared or manufactured parts, machine shops orother metal working, printing and
graphic arts establishments, or the manufacturing, compounding, processing or packaging ofSource page 61
products such as candy, cosmetics, perfumes, pharmaceutical and biotechnical, toiletries, food
products and building and construction products.
2.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; but
excludes the following uses: packaging of meat and fish products, heavy punch presses or drop
hammers.
Planning Board
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: ThatSection 11.0 of the Zoning By-Laws be amended by deleting the definition
of “Light Manufacturing” and replacing it with the following:
Light Manufacturing: Light industry and/ or light manufacturing includes the
assembly of previously prepared or manufactured parts, machine shops or
other metal working, printing and graphic arts establishments, or the
manufacturing, compounding, processing or packaging of products such as
candy, cosmetics, perfumes, pharmaceutical and biotechnical, toiletries, food
products and building and construction products.
and that Section 11.0 be further amended by deleting the definition of “Manufacturing” and
replacing it with 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; but excludes the
following uses: packaging of meat and fish products, heavy punch presses or
drop hammers.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 5-0-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION:
MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning
Board to Town Meeting for Article 37 as written in the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 9-0-0
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: The Planning Boardsupports this article to amend the
definitions of “Light Manufacturing” and “Manufacturing.” The Board agreed that the new definitions
would help to provide greater flexibility and help to prevent noxious uses.
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The FinanceCommittee unanimously supports the Planning
Board motion language which accomplishes aclarification of certain Manufacturing and Light
Manufacturing definitions. The Finance Committee had questioned why the new "Manufacturing" definition
included the phrase “Sales and Distribution” while this phrase isnot included inthe "Light Manufacturing"
definition. The Town Planner explainedthat the Planning Board decided to leave out the incidental sales
and storage to prevent large scale department stores fromoccupying buildings in Light Industrial ( LI)
districts. This was not aconcern with Manufacturing due to the nature of what would be allowed in an
Industrial ( I)Zoning District by changing the Manufacturing definition.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________Source page 62
ARTICLE38
AMEND ZONING BY-LAWS – KENNELS IN LI DISTRICTS
Article 38 To see ifthe Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-law, Table of Use Regulations, Section F
Commercial and Office Uses by changing“ N” to “Y” under the LI column in the row for Kennel, animal or
veterinary hospital or to take any other action related thereto.
Planning Board
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: Thatthe Zoning By-Law, Table of Use Regulations, Section F Commercial and
Office Uses be amended by changing“ N” to “Y” under the LI column in the row for Kennel,
animal or veterinary hospital.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 5-0-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION:
MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning
Board to Town Meeting for Article 38as written in the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 10-0-0
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: The Planning Board issupportive of expanding the Table of
Use Regulations toallow commercial kennels inLight Industrial Districts. The Board agreed that this type
of use isideal for Light Industrial Districts.
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee unanimously supports the Planning
Board motion language which will allow the placement of akennel, animal or veterinary hospital in Light
Industrial ( LI) districts. This could allow for the attraction of business to the Town that might not
otherwise occur without negative impacts on quality of life that might come with other types of LI
business.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE39
AMEND ZONING BY-LAWS – TABLE OF DIMENSIONS
Article 39 To see ifthe Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-law, Section 4.1,Table of Dimensional
Requirements by deleting the existing Table of Dimensional Requirements and replacing itwiththe
following or to take any other action related thereto:
RequiredSRAASRASRBSRCGRBLII
Minimum LotSize
square feet) 45,00030,00015,00010,00010,000-- 1.5acres--
Minimum Non-
Wetland Area (square
feet) 30,00020,00012,0007,5007,500------
Lot Width200’ 150’ 115’ 100’ 100’------
Frontage125’ 100’ 100’ 100’ 100’-- 100’ 100’
LotCoverage (%) 2525252530904050
Setbacks
1111
Front Yard60’ 40’ 30’ 30’ 30’ 25’ 60’ 60’
22344
Rear Yard35’ 35’ 35’ 35’ 35’ 6’ 6’ 10’Source page 63
RequiredSRAASRASRBSRCGRBLII
4
Side Yard40’ 20’ 15’ 10’ 10’ 6’ 25’ 20’
Accessory Structure
5
Setbacks
Rear Yard12’ 6’ 3’ 3’ 3’ 3’ 3’ 3’
Side Yard12’ 6’ 3’ 3’ 3’ 3’ 3’ 3’
1
60’ for properties along Turnpike Street
2
25’ for enclosed single-story porch
3
20’ for residential buildings
4
35’when rear property line abuts residential district oralot with aresidential building as the primary
structure
5
Only for accessory structures lessthan 15 feet in height
Planning Board
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: That the Zoning By-Law, Section 4.1,Table of Dimensional Requirements, be
amended by deleting the existing Table of Dimensional Requirements and replacing it with the
following:
RequiredSRAASRASRBSRCGRBLII
Minimum Lot Size 1.5
square feet) 45,00030,00015,00010,00010,000-- acres--
Minimum Non-
Wetland Area
square feet) 30,00020,00012,0007,5007,500------
Lot Width200’ 150’ 115’ 100’ 100’-- 200’--
Frontage125’ 100’ 100’ 100’ 100’-- 100’ 100’
LotCoverage (%) 2525252530904050
Setbacks
11111
Front Yard60’ 40’ 30’ 30’ 30’ 25’ 60’ 60’
2234
Rear Yard35’ 35’ 35’ 35’ 35’ 6’64
25’ 6
10’
64 6
Side Yard40’ 20’ 15’ 10’ 10’ 6’ 25’ 20’
Accessory Structure
5
Setbacks
Rear Yard12’ 6’ 3’ 3’ 3’ 3’ 3’ 3’
Side Yard12’ 6’ 3’ 3’ 3’ 3’ 3’ 3’
1
60’ for properties along Turnpike Street
2
25’ for enclosed single-story porch
3
20’ for residential buildings
4
35’when rear property line abuts residential district or a lot with a residential building as the
primary structure
5
Only for accessory structures less than 15 feet in height
6
35’ if side yard abuts a railroad right-of-way
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 3-2-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION:
MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning
Board to Town Meeting for Article 39 as written in the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 9-0-1Source page 64
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: The Planning Board agreed that the revised table would be
easier to read and voted unanimously to support Article 39.The table was revised to carry over missing
elements of the existing Table of Dimensions.
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee supports the Planning Board motion
language, which has the impact of amending the Table ofDimensions included in Zoning By Laws. Itis
noted that the Planning Board was split 3-2infavor of the motion.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE40
AMEND ZONING BY-LAW – WAREHOUSE DEFINITION
Article 40To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 11.0 of the Zoning By-law asfollows or to take
any other action related thereto.
By deleting the definition of “Warehouse or distribution plant” and replacing itwith the following:
Warehouse or distribution plant:Astructure used for the indoor storage ofgoods, products, materials, or
objects for distribution, but not for sale on the premises and not including shipping company uses.
Planning Board
PLANNINGBOARD MOTION:
MOVED: Thatthe subject matter of Article 40 as printed in the warrant be indefinitely
postponed.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 3-2-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION:
MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning
Board to Town Meeting for Article 40 as written in the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 10-0-0
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: The Planning Board is not supportive of this article to amend
the definition of“Warehouse or distribution plant”.
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee unanimously supports the Planning
Board motion.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________Source page 65
ARTICLE41
AMEND ZONING MAP BY CHANGING DESIGNATION FROM INDUSTRIAL TO GENERAL
RESIDENCE
Article 41 To see ifthe Town will vote to amend the Zoning Map ofthe Town, as must recently amended,
by changing the designation of four parcels of land located on Bolivar Street from Industrial toGeneral
Residence. Said parcels are described o the Board of Assessors’ Maps as Map 42, Parcels 1,2,3and 4
and are shown on the attached segment of the Assessors’ Map 42, or take any other action in relation
thereto.
Attorney Paul A. Schneidersand 14 others
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: ThatArticle 41be withdrawn by the proponents without consideration, without
prejudice and without unfavorable action thereon pursuant to M.G.L.c.40A, Section 5.
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 41 as written in the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 10-0-0
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: The Planning Board voted not to support Article 41.
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee unanimously supports the Planning
Board’sdecision to “withdraw without prejudice” this Article which had been submitted by aCitizen’s
Petition.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE42
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AT 96 REVERE STREET
Article 42 To see ifthe Town will vote to authorize the Board ofSelectmen to acquire by purchase, gift
or eminent domain pursuant to G.L.c.40, G.L.c.79 and any other applicable statute, all or any portions
of the property known as 96 Revere Street and identified as Town Assessor Map26, Parcel95 and any
interests therein and improvements thereto for municipal structures, open space, rights of way, drainage,
utilities and any other public, community, general or municipal purposes; to raise, appropriate, transfer
from available funds and borrow pursuant to G.L.c.44 and any other statute the funds for such
acquisition; or totake any action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen
MOVED: That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to acquire by gift or eminent
domain pursuant to G.L. c.40, G.L. c. 79 and any other applicable statute, all or any portions of
the property known as 96 Revere Street and identified as Town Assessor Map26, Parcel95 and
any interests therein and improvements thereto for municipal structures, open space, rights of
way, drainage, utilities and any other public, community, general or municipal purposes.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 9-0-0
DISCUSSION: The property at 96 Revere Street issurrounded on three sides by the new development
project at the Plymouth Rubber site. Approval of this motion will allow the Board of Selectmen to acquire
this property as long as itdoes not involve the appropriation of any of the Town’smoney.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________Source page 66
ARTICLE43
VOTE TO APPROVE A TOWN- WIDE COMPREHENSIVE TRAFFIC STUDY AND REVIEW
Article 43 Tosee ifthe town will vote to raise and appropriate, or to transfer from available funds, or to
authorize the Town Treasurer withthe approval of the Board of Selectmen, toborrow (and toissue 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, to make $450,000 available funds for the
purpose of funding:
1.Atown wide Comprehensive Traffic Study and Review of all existing infrastructure and components;
2.Study should include traffic flow from origination to town borders at peak and non-peak hours;
3.Study should assemble all available recent data collected from previous evaluations;
4.Study should be authored by vendor not associated with any previous evaluations;
5.Study should recommend any improvements oradditions necessary toimprove infrastructure;
6.Study should evaluate impacts from changes currently proposed to Canton roadways;
7.Or take any action related thereto.
Anthony Braconi and 17 others
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 43as printed in the warrant be indefinitely
postponed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 10-0-0
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee recommends indefinite postponement of this article. The
Committee agrees that traffic in the town isdifficult, but feels that the article does not clearly define the
scope of the study orwhat itwould accomplish. The cost projected by the proponent, $ 450,000, isa
significant sum of money; such a large expenditure must be supported by amore definite scope and
estimate. The Committee also felt that any town wide traffic study needs to becoordinated with the Blue
Ribbon Traffic Study Committee.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE44
CANTON SCHOOL DEPARTMENT OFFICE BUILDINGCONSTRUCTION
Article 44To see what sums of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate ortransfer from any
available funds or borrow pursuant toany applicable statute, or approve adebt authorization contingent
on passing at aspecial election per chapter 59 section 21 C(k),for construction of a12,000 square foot
office building at the Revere Historical Sitefor use by the school department as its administrative offices,
orto take any other action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen for the School Department
MOVED: That One Hundred FiftyFiveThousand Dollars ($ 155,000) be appropriated from
Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance) in the Treasury of the town, to be expended by the
Canton School Committee to engage professional engineers or other consultants to study the
school building needsof the town, including but not limited to the matters set forth below:
a) an assessment ofbuilding capacities and educational visioning of the School Districtfor the
presentstudent populationand for the future anticipated student populations, in order to plan
for the long term educational needs of the town;
b)an evaluation of the present and projected condition and needed repairs to existing school
buildings; and
c)an analysis ofthe ways and means of housing the administration offices of the Canton
Public Schools, either at the Revere Heritage site or elsewhere, whether byadaptive reuse of
existing buildings or new construction.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-3-0
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________Source page 67
MAJORITY DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee believes that in order for the School
Committee to move forward with planning for the intermediate and long term building needs of the school
system professional assistance isneeded to answer anumber ofpivotal questions, specifically
validity/reliability of current enrollment projections for theshort, intermediate and long term
need for additional classroom and other learning space for the immediate, intermediate and long
term
best option for adding additional space, balancing the educational goals of the school system with
the practical realities of the condition and location of existing facilities, cost of new construction
and availability ofland, and cost of renovation ofand additions toexisting buildings
feasibility of converting all, or most, of the Rodman Building back to classroom space, and to
relocating the school administration and other programs currently located inthe Rodman Building
cost of various options for adding space and relocating the administration and other programs as
needed
costs of capital improvements to maintain existing buildings and extend their useful lives, and
timing of those improvements
parental support for redistricting of all orsome elementary and middle school students ifa
decision was made to change the grade configuration of the elementary schools and the middle
school
operating budget impact of the various options for adding space, ifadditional space isneeded
MSBA funding availability for various options considered
Taxpayer support for various options considered for the identified space needs of the schools
The majority of the Finance Committee supported this Article to provide funding for the School Committee
to engage aconsultant to assist in the planning for the near term and longer term space needs of the
school system. The major components of the proposed study include
Enrollment Projection- review of projections made by the Town, the Schools and the New England
School Development Council, including an in-depth review ofcurrent and projected building
projects, demographic shifts in population of the Town and projected impacts on school
enrollment.
Facilities Overview- an in-depth facility assessment of all of the school buildings. The overview will
include capacity, existing and projected enrollment, educational programs and educational
delivery methods as well as the physical condition of each building and site, with
recommendations to address findings at each school.
Space needs assessment- including aSpace Utilization analysis and acomparison of the size and
quantity of existing learning space tothe Massachusetts School Building Authority guidelines
based on current and projected enrollments.
Educational visioning- development avision for the schools that will guide the process of
st
choosing the options that best align with the school district’sgoals for a21century high
performing school system. The development of this vision will be accomplished by ateam of
representatives from the School Committee, the School Department staff, Town Departments,
students, community representatives, parents and professionals from the consultants.
Capital Improvement Plan-identification of potential and suggested capital improvements
necessary to extend the useful life of each building, with itemized costs.
Conceptual Options-the study will identify multiple options for the realigning of the schools, based
on the Enrollment Projection, Facilities Overview, Space Needs Assessment and Educational
Visioning sections ofthe study
Cost Estimates for the Conceptual Options, Capital Improvements and facilities/ space needs.
The 2015 Annual Town Meeting ( Article 38 ATM Warrant) approved $ 155,000 to be spent bythe Board of
Selectmen for acomprehensive review of the condition and capital needs of 25 town buildings, including
the six school buildings. The review has not been conducted yet, pending the appointment of abuilding
supervisor by the BOS, aposition created inthe FY16 budget. The Finance Committee recommends that
the BOS and School Committee work together to allocate funds from ATM 2015 Article 38 to be used for
the study proposed by this article, since the purpose ofArticle 38 is included in this proposed study. The
combination of funding from ATM 2015 Article 38 and the $155,000 recommended by this motion will, in
the opinion of the majority ofthe Finance Committee, provide sufficient funds for the proposed study.
MINORITY DISCUSSION: The minority of the Finance Committee felt that the School Committee
should more precisely define the scope of the study, and that there has not been sufficient discussion and
planning for the study, given that the original Warrant article submitted for this Town Meeting only
addressed the relocation of the School Administration from the Rodman Building to another location.The
minority also believes that the funding should come from the School Department budget rather than Free
Cash.Source page 69
ARTICLE45
APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO MEET EXPENSES FOR NEXT FISCAL YEAR ( FY17)
Article 45 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 2017 in order to fund the Town’sannual operating budget:
VotestoTransfer Available Funds
WITH AVOTE THAT $2,148,003BE TRANSFERRED AS FOLLOWS:
TRANSFER FROMAMOUNTPURPOSE
AMBULANCE SERVICE$ 650,000FIRE DEPARTMENT
WATER ENTERPRISE FUND510, 539FIXED COSTS
SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND356, 442FIXED COSTS
SOLAR FACILITY323, 067TOWN- WIDE ELECTRICITY
SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE146, 805HEALTH INSURANCE
AMBULANCE SERVICE111, 150DEBT SERVICE
GREENLODGE STREET PARKING FEES35,000EXECUTIVE OFFICE
SALE OF LOTS/GRAVES10, 000CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE (EXPENDABLE) 5,000CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
TOTAL$ 2,148,003
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 10-0-0
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
MOTION 2
MOVED: That the following sums of money be raised and appropriatedfrom the FY 2017
tax levy and other general revenues of the Town along with revenue sources listed in Motion 1.
DISCUSSION: Please see the Finance Committee Report to the Town of Canton for ATM 2016 at the
front of this warrant for adiscussion of the FY 2017 operating budget.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________Source page 80
MUNICIPALCAPITALREQUESTSFORFISCAL2017THRU2021 (000'S)
FY17 -FY21
DEPARTMENTDESCRIPTIONFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21Totals
Council on AgingSenior Center Roof Screening900009
Council on AgingReplace 2007 Van00630063
FinanceSwitch Replacement/Software Upgrade48000048
FinanceCopier Replacements15000015
FinanceComputers/Peripherals20581376575355
FinanceArchive Software Package30000030
FireEngine 2 Refurbishment0210000210
FireReplace Fire Chief' s Vehicle45000045
FireCommunications Equipment - Regional Dispatch000000
FireReplace Command Car C- 30045045
FireReplace 2008 Ford Pick- up0050050
FireReplace Car 20045045
FireReplace Boat Trailers00006060
FireReplace Car 40004545
LibraryAudio Visual Presentation System30000030
LibraryExtraordinary Maintenance70100522
LibraryEmergency PowerInterface/Back-upGenerator0140000140
LibraryPainting & Carpeting00100010
LibraryFurnishings015001530
LibraryWorkstations/Other Peripheral Equipment023020043
LibraryBuilding Systems Replacement00010010
LibraryPaving00100010
PoliceFord Interceptor Police Cruisers130130130130130650
PoliceTasers12000012
RecreationBolivar Pool Bath House Design35000035
RecreationTilden Playground Equipment Replacement000000
RecreationBolivar Pond ADA Improvements700007
RecreationLawn Mower13000013
RecreationFence at Swimming Pool01500015
RecreationCrawford Field Lights00450045
DPWVehicle Replacements83000125208
DPWHeavy Duty Vehicle Replacements0000340340
DPWTechnology Upgrades00700070
DPWEquipment Replacements116513500202
DPWDam Inspections080008
DPWEngineering Evaluation of Dams2600260
DPWReplace Sidewalk Tractor/Plows0001700170
TotalMunicipal Cash CapitalRequests6006506507007503,350
Available Cash Capital6006506507007503,350
Requests over (
under) available000000Source page 81
MUNICIPALCAPITALREQUESTSFORFISCAL2017THRU2021 (000'S)
FY17 -FY21
DEPARTMENTDESCRIPTIONFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21Totals
FireReplace Engine E-
77000000700
FireE-2 Refurbishment0002100210
FireReplace Engine E- 1000650650
FireReplace Airpacks0002100210
FireE- 4 Refurbishment000000
DPWStreet Sweeper0211000211
DPWHeavy Duty Vehicle Replacements0000160160
DPWCemetery Garage000000
DPWAsset Management Software000000
DPWLoader Mounted Snow Blower0132000132
DPWTownwide Traffic Study000000
DPWOld Shepard Street Dam Repairs0042500425
DPWDowntown Streetscape000000
DPWDrainage Repairs0300000300
DPWCemetery Roads000000
TotalMunicipal DebtCapital Requests7006434254208102,998
Available Debt Capital2426504856391,0003,016
Requests over (under) available458( 7)(
60)(
219)(190)(18)
AmbulanceAmbulance Replacements284000260544
TotalAmbulance Requests (DebtCapital) 284000260544
WaterRepair Neponset Street Water Treatment Facility1200000120
WaterEquipment Replacements12000012
WaterVehicle Replacements8514010000325
WaterComprehensive WaterResource Management Plan18815011000448
TotalWaterEnterpriseRequests (CashReserves)40529021000905
WaterWater System Improvements01,5721,3951,5808845,431
TotalWaterEnterpriseRequests (DebtCapital) 01,5721,3951,5808845,431
SewerEquipment Replacements20000020
SewerComprehensive WaterResource Management Plan18715011000447
TotalSewerEnterpriseRequests (CashReserves)20715011000467
SewerSewer Inflow &Infiltration Projects09451,3051,1651403,555
TotalSewerEnterpriseRequests (DebtCapital) 09451,3051,1651403,555Source page 82
SCHOOL CAPITAL REQUESTS FOR FISCAL 2017 THRU 2021 (000'S)
FY17 - FY21
DEPARTMENTDESCRIPTIONFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21Totals
CASH CAPITAL
BuildingCarpet/ Tiling - Luce31417
BuildingRefinish Gym Floor (Hansen/ Luce) 2828
BuildingAsbestos Removal - Hansen5060110
BuildingWindow Shade Replacement77
BuildingInterior Door Replacements52025
BuildingCarpet Replacement/ Asbestos Removal21517
BuildingEntryway Mats1111
BuildingGymnasium Divider - GMS88
BuildingSecurity Upgrades282755
BuildingFloor Tile Replacement/ Asbestos Abatement - GMS5060110
BuildingEnergy Management System Upgrade3333
BuildingFloor Repairs and Replacement17926
BuildingPlaygound Repairs71017
BuildingFloor Tile Replacement/ Asbestos Abatement - Rodman1616
BuildingHVAC Imprpovements - Systemwide9999999999495
BuildingPainting Projects - Systemwide101515151570
Total Building Requests2101711862242541, 045
TechnologyComputers/ Laptop Carts601373
TechnologyProjectors33
TechnologyComputer Lab Upgrades225050122
TechnologyFiber Cable Upgrade55
TechnologyTechnology - DW19151251421
TechnologyStorage Upgrade3535
TechnologyServer Replacement1717
TechnologyNutrikids POS Replacements87722
TechnologyIpads for Wellness & Visual Arts99
TechnologyChromebooks5202045
TechnologyDocument Cameras44
TechnologyOther Peripheral Equipment - LCD Monitors - DW8816
TechnologyOther Peripheral Equipment - Printers - DW151631
TechnologyWireless Access Expansion1010
Total Technology Requests14916696151251813
Program ImprovementsElectronic News Gathering Kits55
Program ImprovementsTextbooks276515107
Program ImprovementsBiotechnology Start-up Equipment1010
Program ImprovementsPerforming Arts - CHS181836
Program ImprovementsTable Saw for Science/ Engineering55
Program ImprovementsAmerican Sign Language Equipment3030
Total Program Improvements Requests90881500193
FurnitureStudent Desks/ Chairs - GMS3434
FurnitureStudent Desks/ Chairs - Luce44
FurnitureScience Lab Furniture - GMS1111
FurnitureStudent Desks/ Chairs - CHS369
Total Furniture Requests34960058
EquipmentChoral Risers - Performing Arts1212
EquipmentCustodial Equipment - Systemwide112020202091
EquipmentClassroom Based Musical Instruments51515151565
EquipmentHandheld Radio Replacements3535
EquipmentCommercial Mowers8917
EquipmentKitchen Equipment - GMS7889941
EquipmentKitchen Equipment - CHS1717
Total Equipment Requests7869434444278Source page 83
SCHOOL CAPITAL REQUESTS FOR FISCAL 2017 THRU 2021 (000'S)
FY17 - FY21
DEPARTMENTDESCRIPTIONFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21Totals
Grounds ImprovementsLandscaping - Hansen1010
Grounds ImprovementsSidewalk Repair - JFK1111
Grounds ImprovementsFence Replacements10121133
Grounds ImprovementsLandscaping - GMS1515
Grounds ImprovementsFence Replacement - GMS1515
Grounds ImprovementsUpper Memorial Field Bleacher Replacement - CHS5858
Grounds ImprovementsFence Replacement at Memorial Field - CHS633194
Total Grounds Improvements Requests10221623111236
Extraordinary MaintenanceInterior Improvements - Administration2525
Extraordinary MaintenanceStone Wall Repair - Luce9090
Extraordinary MaintenanceConsolidated Projects - JFK5050
Extraordinary MaintenanceRemove Oil Tanks201939
Extraordinary MaintenanceConsolidated Projects - CHS5050
Total Extraordinary Maintenance Requests2044010090254
Vehicles2010 Thomas 71 Passenger Bus Replaced100100
Vehicles2015 Thomas 71 Passenger Buses Replaced100100200
Vehicles2002 Chevrolet Pickup Truck4141
Vehicles2002 Chevrolet Dump Truck5050
Vehicles1991 Ford Pickup Truck4242
Vehicles1999 Ford Pickup Truck Replaced4040
Total Vehicles Requests4041142150100473
Total Cash Capital Requests6006506507007503, 350
Available Capital6006506507007503, 350
Requests over (under) available000000
DEBT CAPITAL
EquipmentPhone System Replacement258258
Grounds ImprovementsTurf Field & Track Replacement - Memorial Field610610
Grounds ImprovementsUpper Memorial Field Parking Upgrades250250
Building Repairs/ImprovementsRoof Replacement - Hansen ( assumes 40%MSBA grant) 720720
Building Repairs/ImprovementsRoof Replacement - Partial - Luce (assumes 40% MSBA grant) 210210
Building Repairs/ ImprovementsInterior Improvements - GMS1,0001,000
Total Debt Capital Requests8681, 0007202102503, 048
Available Capital54028801, 5626763, 066
Requests over (under) available328712720( 1,352)(426)(18)Source page 84
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U.S.POSTAGEPAID
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CANTON, MA
FINANCECOMMITTEE
TOWNHALL
801WASHINGTONSTREET
CANTON, MA 02021
CAR-RTSORT
RESIDENT
CANTON, MA 02021