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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - JUNE22,2020
Article 12 –MOTION 4
One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($ 100,000) be appropriated to be spent by the School Committee for the purpose
of purchasing aschool bus and upgrading school safety and security equipmentand to meet said appropriation One
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) be transferred from Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance) inthe Treasury
of theTown.
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 12 Motion 4 be indefinitely postponed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Article 12 –MOTION 4
DISCUSSION: This motion to replace adistrict school bus and to enhance the security equipment at the Hansen
School was initially supported by the Finance Committee, which originally voted unanimously in favor of it.
However, given the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the consequent anticipated declines in the revenue
forecast for FY 2021, itwas determined by alltown bodies that therewas aneed toreduce the use of free cash in
FY 2021 to provide greater fiscal flexibility in an uncertain time. As aresult of that decision, the Finance
Committee, in consultation with the Capital Planning Committee and Canton Public Schools decided that this
project could be indefinitely postponed. While the indefinite postponement did not reassess the merits ofthe
project, which were still recognized, it was determined that this project was not essential for this upcoming fiscal
year.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
Article 12 –MOTION 5
MOVED: ThatOne Hundred Ninety One Thousand Dollars ($ 191,000) be appropriatedto be
spent by the Finance Director ( in his capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of the
Department ofPublic Works Superintendent and the Board of Selectmen to pay for the costs of
purchasing a bucket truck and to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer with the approval of the
Board of Selectmen be authorized to borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or any other enabling
authority as may be, the sum of One Hundred Ninety One Thousand Dollars ($ 191,000). Any premium
received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such
premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the
payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws,
thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed or to pay such costs by a like amount.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
Article 12 –MOTION 5
CAPITAL PLANNING DISCUSSION:
The Capital Planning Committee supports this request 4-0-0.
This debt capital request would replace Truck #37, a2000 Ford F-750 Forestry Bucket Truck, with anew or current
model year Freightliner M2 106 six-wheel truck equipped with a75-foot Terex HI Range XT Pro Lift and Bucket.
The current truck isanineteen-year old vehicle that isused everyday by the Forestry Division of the Department
of Public Works. The American Public Works Association recommends areplacement cycle ofiseight to ten years
for this type of equipment. While the lift and platform were reconditioned several years ago and are currently safe,
itwas recommended on the last safety inspection thatthe Town consider replacement. The truck and frame are in
fair condition and can be re-purposed for other Public Work uses.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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Article 12 –MOTION 6
MOVED: ThatFour Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars ($ 430,000) be appropriated to be spent by
the Fire Chief with the approval of the Board of Selectmen for the purpose of replacing Ambulance 1
and to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen be
authorized to borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or any other enabling authority as may be, the
sum of Four Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars ($ 430,000). It is the intent that the bonds and notes
issued pursuant to this authority be general obligations of the Town but it is expected that they shall
be repaid in the first instance from the Ambulance Receipts Reserved for Appropriation Account and
furthermore, any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this
vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes,
may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section
20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed or to pay suchcosts
by a like amount.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
Article 12 –MOTION 6
CAPITAL PLANNING DISCUSSION:
The Capital Planning Committee supports this request 4-0-0.
This debt capital request would fund the replacement of Ambulance 1,afront line ambulance that ishoused at
Station 1.The Town’sambulance fund would not have sufficient funds to make this large purchase using cash
capital and thus will require debt capital borrowing and repayment from that aforementioned fund. Ambulance 1is
the Town’sAdvanced Life Support Ambulance, isatits anticipated end of service life, and needs to be replaced due
to increased maintenance costs and reliability issues. The town’sambulances need to be replaced sooner than
expected due to increased wear and tear.Emergency Medical Service calls now account for 70%of the Fire
Department’ scall volume.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
Article 12 –MOTION 7
MOVED: ThatOne Million Dollars ($ 1,000,000) be appropriated to be spent by the School
Committee to pay for the cost of replacing Memorial Field’shome side bleachers and press box and to
meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen be authorized
to borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or anyother enabling authority as may be, the sum of One
Million Dollars ($ 1,000,000).Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes
approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such
bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with
Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed or
to pay such costs by alike amount.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
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Article 12 –MOTION 7
CAPITAL PLANNING DISCUSSION:
The Capital Planning Committee supports this request 4-0-0.
This debt capital request would replace the home side bleachers at Memorial Field with new bleachers following the
replacement of the visitor side bleachers that was approved for FY20. The current home bleachers are asafety
concern and need tobe replaced. The new bleachers will also be Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible
and will include alift, so that the press box will also be ADA accessible. This request includes a10% contingency
100,000), incase the work exceeds the estimated $ 900,000 cost.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
Article 12 –MOTION 8
MOVED: That One Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($ 180,000) be appropriated to be spent by
the School Committee to pay for the cost of replacing CHS Roof Top Unit #8 and to meet said
appropriation the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen be authorized to borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute or any other enabling authority as may be, the sum of One Hundred
Eighty Thousand Dollars ($ 180,000). Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or
notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of
such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with
Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed or
to pay such costs by alike amount.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
Article 12 –MOTION 8
CAPITAL PLANNING DISCUSSION:
The Capital Planning Committee supports this request 4-0-0.
This debt capital request is to replace a35-ton heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning ( HVAC) Rooftop Unit #8 at
Canton High School (CHS). This unit services the Science Wing at CHS. This unit has exceeded itslife expectancy.
Itmakes sense toreplace the unit instead of paying forfrequent costly repairs and having an unreliable climate
control unit serving this section of the school. This HVAC unit replacement project will help CHS be safe and
comfortable for students, staff, and visitors while also improving usability inemergency situations.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
Article 12 –MOTION 9
MOVED: ThatFive Million Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($ 5,900,000) be appropriated to be
spent by the Finance Director ( in his capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of the
Department of Public Works Superintendent and the Board of Selectmen for the purposeof replacing
water mains on Elm Street and Greenlodge Street and to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer
with the approval of the Board of Selectmen be authorized to borrow pursuant to any applicable statute
or any other enabling authority as may be, the sum of Five Million Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars
5,900,000). It is the intent that the bonds and notes issued pursuant to this authority be general
obligations of the Town but that they are expected to be repaid in the first instance from water
revenues and furthermore, any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes
approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such
bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with
Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed or
to pay such costs by a like amount.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
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Article 12 –MOTION 9
CAPITAL PLANNING DISCUSSION:
The Capital Planning Committee supports this request 4-0-0.
This Water Enterprise debt capital request isfor the construction phase of awater mainreplacement on Elm and
Greenlodge Streets. The design work for this project was approved at ATM 2019. The water system improvements
are needed to maintain satisfactory water quality, fire flow protection, and to prevent break and leaks. The work
will include 11,000 feet of new 8-inch ductile iron water main and appurtenances. Itwill also include hydrants,
house services, and abandonment of 18,500 feet of a1910-era 6-inch main. Included in this expenditure isthe
repaving of the disturbed street surfaces with full width surface restoration consisting of a3inches base course and
1.5-inch top pavement. Water quality isfurther improved by eliminating water mains that currently dead end at
the terminus of Elm and Greenlodge Streets. Financing would be through atwenty-year bonding and higher water
rates to support debt service of the bonding.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
Article 12 –MOTION 10
MOVED: That Two Million Four Hundred Twelve Thousand Dollars ($ 2,412,000) be appropriated
to bespent by the Finance Director ( in his capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of
the Department of Public Works Superintendent and the Board of Selectmen for the purpose of
designing and constructing a granular activated carbon ( GAC) facility and to meet said appropriation
the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen be authorized to borrow pursuant to
any applicable statute or any other enabling authority as may be, the sum of Two Million Four Hundred
Twelve Thousand Dollars ($ 2,412,000).It is the intent that the bonds and notes issued pursuant to
this authority be general obligations of the town but are to be repaid in the first instance from water
revenues and furthermore, any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes
approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such
bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with
Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed or
to pay such costs by alike amount.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 4-1-1
Article 12 –MOTION 10
CAPITAL PLANNING DISCUSSION:
The Capital Planning Committee supports this request 5-1-0.
This debt capital request would install aGranular Activated Carbon ( GAC) filtering building at the Moran Water
Treatment Facility on Pecunit Street.GAC filtering would reduce the levels of Per-and-Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
PFAS) inthe water coming from this facility.PFAS isan emerging health concern and the current EPA health
advisory for PFAS levels in drinking water is70parts per trillion, or ppt.The Massachusetts Department of
Environmental Protection ( MA DEP) isproposing to set alimit of20ppt.Apair of recent tests at the Moran Water
Treatment Facility showed levels at15ppt and12ppt.
The dissenting position isthat this project isnot necessary inFY 2021 given that the detected levels of PFAS at the
Moran facility are well below the EPAlevel and below the MA DEP level.The project would also increase operating
costs and put upward pressure on town water rates.Statewide funding programs were recently announced to
assist local communities with expediting PFAS reduction projects.The town began measuring PFAS levels at the
Moran Water Treatment Facility in early 2019 as part of a voluntaryscreening program.The dissenting vote
suggested that itwould be fiscally prudent tocontinue monitoring PFAS levels at the Moran facility toascertain
whether levels are trending towards or above the state's20 ppt guidance, whereuponthe town could assess its
eligibility for additional funding options.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: This motion would authorize that $2,412,000 of debt capital be
borrowed and then paid for using water enterprise funds in order todesign, permit, bid, and construct a granular
activated carbon (GAC) facility for filtering drinking water at the Moran Water Treatment Facility. This GAC facility
would mitigate the presence of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances ( PFAS) that have been detected in the water
entering the Moran facility. While below current federal and state levels of maximum allowance, this proposed GAC
facility would allow an abundance of caution relating to these contaminants in the drinking water. The Sullivan
Water Treatment Facility already has carbon filters and no PFAS were detected in that facility’sfinished drinking
water following the processing ofraw water, which demonstrates that these filters are effective at removing PFAS.
The Finance Committee supported this motion by asplit vote of 4-1-1.While all members of the Finance
Committee recognize the importance of safe drinking water quality, there were some members who were uncertain
as to the timing and necessity of this GAC facility at this time. There was some concern that this facility was being
built too quickly, which might cause the town to miss opportunities to obtain grant funding from federal or state
regulatory agencies. Further, there was consideration by the committee regarding the short period of time that the
water has been tested for these contaminants and thus there was some question as to how high a priority this
project should be when the town’sraw water supply and finished drinking water supply isnot currently inviolation
offederal or state health limits for PFAS.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
Article 12 –MOTION 11
MOVED: ThatSixty Five Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($ 65,700) be appropriated to be spent
by the Finance Director ( in his capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of the
Department of Public Works Superintendent and the Board of Selectmen for the purposes of various
water capital projects as set forth below and to meet saidappropriation Sixty Five Thousand Seven
Hundred Dollars ($ 65,700) be transferred from the water enterprise surplus ( retained earnings).
FINCOM
RECOMMENDATIONSAMOUNT
Replace 2006 Ford Pick Up Truck # 7$ 43,000
Replace 2007 Ford Sedan# 1213,500
Purchase an Enclosed Cargo Trailer9, 200
TOTAL$ 65,700
The sums shown are intended to be estimates of individual items but the amount to be appropriated is
one line item in the total amount ofSixty Five Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($65,700). The
Finance Director and the Town Administrator, acting jointly, are hereby authorized to distribute such
funds in such manner as may be needed to accomplish the foregoing list of projects; provided,
however, that each project contained in the list set forth above is undertaken and that any excess
funds are available because one or more of the listed projects cost less than was estimated and not
because a project intended to be undertaken is not so undertaken.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
Article 12 –MOTION 11
CAPITAL PLANNING DISCUSSION:
Replace 2006 Ford Pickup Truck # 7 ($43,000)
The Capital Planning Committee supports this request 4-0-0.
This Water Enterprise cash capital request isfor replacement of Truck #7,a2006 F-350 pickup truck, with anew
or current model year Ford F-350 Super Duty AWD pickup truck with an eight-foot snow plow. The current truck is
12 years old and isused daily by the Water Department in support ofthe water sampling program. This truck will
also be used to plow snow inthe winter. The American Public Works Association recommends replacement for this
type ofvehicle every eight to nine years.
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Replace 2007 Ford Sedan # 12 ($13,500)
The Capital Planning Committee supports this request 3-0-0.
This Water Enterprise cash capital request isfor replacement of Car #12, a2007 Ford 500 Sedan, with anew or
current model year Ford Fusion FWD sedan. The new sedan’sestimated cost is $27,000 with the cost being spilt
between water and sewer enterprise cash capital. This sedan isused everyday for the radio reads of the water
meters. The water and sewer bills are determined based on the radio meter reads, so the cost should be divided
between water and sewer enterprise cash capital. The current sedan is rusting andhas already had the
transmission replaced with aused transmission.
Purchase an Enclosed Cargo Trailer ($ 9,200)
The Capital Planning Committee supports this request 4-0-0.
This Water Enterprise cash capital request isfor a new or current model year enclosed cargo tandem axel trailer.
This trailer will be used as alandscape trailer for the Water Division. Itwill be used to carry riding and walk behind
mowers, leaf blowers, rakes, and tools for landscape work around water buildings and well areas intown.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
Article 12 –MOTION 12
MOVED: ThatThirteen Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($ 13,500) be appropriated to be spent by
the Finance Director ( in his capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of the Department
of Public Works Superintendent and the Board of Selectmen for the purpose of replacing a 2007 Ford
Sedan # 12 and to meet said appropriation Thirteen Thousand Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
13,500) be transferred from the sewer enterprise surplus ( retained earnings).
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
Article 12 –MOTION 12
CAPITAL PLANNING DISCUSSION:
The Capital Planning Committee supports this request 3-0-0.
This Sewer Enterprise cash capital request is for replacement of Car #12, a2007 Ford 500 Sedan, with a new or
current model year Ford Fusion FWD sedan. The new sedan’sestimated cost is $27,000 with the cost being spilt
between water and sewer enterprise cash capital. This sedan isused everyday for the radio reads of the water
meters. The water and sewer bills are determined based on the radio meter reads, so the cost should be divided
between water and sewer enterprise cash capital. The current sedan is rusting and has already had the
transmission replaced with aused transmission.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
Article 12 –MOTION 13
MOVED: That Seventeen Thousand Dollars ($ 17,000) be appropriated to be spent by the Finance
Director ( in his capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of theParks and Recreation
Director and the Board of Selectmen for purchasing skate sharpening equipment and to meet said
appropriation Seventeen Thousand Dollars ($ 17,000) be transferred from the rink enterprise surplus
retained earnings).
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FINANCE COMMITTEEVOTE: 8-0-0
Article 12 –MOTION 13
CAPITAL PLANNING DISCUSSION:
The Capital Planning Committee supports this request 4-0-0.
This Rink Enterprise cash capital request isfor anew triple station skate sharpening machine. The new rink will
need anew skate sharpening machine, as the previous one isnot usable. The skate sharpening service for users of
the rink generates revenues for the rink. The service historically generated an estimated revenue of $13,000 in
annual fees.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE 13
ACCEPT GENERALOR SESSION LAWS ENACTED BY THE GENERAL COURT
Article 13 To see ifthe Town will vote to accept any general or session laws enacted by the General Court for the
benefit ofcities or towns or ofbenefit to the Town ofCanton; orto take any other action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 13 be indefinitely postponed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee recommends that this article be postponed indefinitely because there are
no laws enacted by the General Court to be enacted inCanton.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE 14
APPROVAL OF FUNDING FOR THE ANNUAL TH 4OF JULY COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
Article 14 To see ifthe Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow pursuant toany applicable statute,
transfer from available funds or transfer from Free Cash, asum of money to be expended by the Director of Parks
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and Recreation, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, for the purpose of funding the annual July 4
community celebration in 2020; or to take any other action related thereto with the intent these funds be available
inFY20 inanticipation of July 4,2020.
Board of Selectmen for the Canton RecreationCommission
MOVED: That the sum of Thirty Five Thousand Dollars ($ 35,000) be transferred from Free Cash
Undesignated Fund Balance) to be expended by the Finance Director as Chief Procurement Officer,
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with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, for the July 4community celebration in 2020 with the
intent that said funds shall be available in FY20 in anticipation of July 4, 2020.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee supports the use of Free Cash inthe amount of $35,000 to be expended
by the Director of Parks and Recreation for the annualth
4of July community celebration.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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ARTICLE 15
INSURANCE PROCEEDS
Article 15To see whether the Town will vote to appropriate all sums over $150,000 recovered under the terms of
any insurance policy and any other insurance proceeds paid to the Town inconnection with any losses suffered by
the Town; orto take any other action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen
MOVED: That the sum of Nine Hundred Sixty Five Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Nine Dollars
and Twenty Eight Cents ($ 965,279.28) be appropriated to be spent by the Chief Procurement Office
with the approval of the Board of Selectmen in connection with insurance recovery from losses suffered
by the Town and that the sum of Nine Hundred Sixty Five Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Nine Dollars
and Twenty Eight Cents ($ 965,279.28) be transferred from the Insurance Reimbursement Fund # 173
to the Rink Enterprise Capital Account Fund # 701.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
DISCUSSION: According toMassachusetts law, Town Meeting must vote toappropriate all sums over $150,000
recovered under the terms of any insurance policy. This vote allows the Town to take the insurance proceeds
received and transfer said funds to adesignated account. The Town has received $965,279.28 in insurance
reimbursement related to the Metropolis Skating Rink collapse. The Finance Committee voted unanimously to
recommend that this full amount be accepted and added to the Rink Capital project account ( fund #701).
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED_______
ARTICLE 16
VOTE TO RESCIND UNUSED BORROWING AUTHORIZATIONS
Article 16 To see ifthe Town will vote to rescind unused borrowing authorizations previously voted by the Town;
orto take any other action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen
MOVED: That the following unused borrowing authorizations previously voted by the Town be
hereby rescinded:
Bond
AuthorizedAuthorizedBondsDebtPreviouslyPremiumTo Be
DateArt.Mot. PurposeDebtIssuedUnissuedRescindedUsedRescinded
5/11/20156CPA LandPurchase1,740,0001,557,000183,0000183,000183,000
5/8/2017125Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus181,000155,00026,00016,00010,00010,000
5/8/20171210Reservoir Pond DamRepairs950,000905,00045,000045,00045,000
5/8/201730Hansen SchoolRoofRepairs1,740,000744,000996,0000MSBA Share996,000
5/14/2018125Reservoir PondDamRepairs Supplement300,0000300,000275,00025,000
5/14/2018126Old ShepardStreet DamRepairs700,000666,00034,000034,00034,000
5/14/2018126Council onAging Buses121,000112,0009,00009,0009,000
5/14/2018128WiFi Backbone150,000138,00012,000012,00012,000
5/14/2018128High School RoofTopUnit123,000111,00012,000012,00012,000
5/14/2018193CPA LandPurchase Supplement325,500292,00033,500033,50033,500
5/14/201826Colts Crossing Street Repairs70,00063,0007,00007,0007,000
5/14/201827Knob HillCircle Repairs20,00018,0002,00002,0002,000
5/14/201828Fern BrookCircle Repairs20,00018,0002,00002,0002,000
5/14/ 201829Skyline Circle Repairs20,00018,0002,00002,0002,000
5/14/ 201830Warner Way Repairs20,00018,0002,00002,0002,000
5/14/201835Mount Vernon Street Repairs30,00027,0003,00003,0003,000
5/14/201836Brewer Way Street Repairs30,00027,0003,00003,0003,000
Totals6,540,5004,869,0001,671,500291,000359,5001,380,500
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
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DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee voted to recommend that atotal of $1,380,500 in unused borrowing
authority be rescinded for the projects listed above. These funds are nolonger needed for these projects.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE 17
APPROPRIATION TO INCREASE STABILIZATIONFUND
Article 17 Tosee what sums of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from any available
funds orborrow pursuant to any applicable statute, in order to increase any Stabilization Fund of the Town
established pursuant toMGL Chapter 40, section 5B;orto take any other action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen for the Finance Director
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 17 be indefinitely postponed.
FINANCE COMMITTEEVOTE: 8-0-0
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee voted to recommend that Article 17 be indefinitely postponed since no
transfer of funds will occur into the Stabilization Fund.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE 18
APPROPRIATION TO INCREASE SPECIAL EDUCATION RESERVE ACCOUNT ( SCHOOLS)
Article 18To see what sums of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from any available
funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, inorder to increase the Special Education Reserve Account; or
to take any other action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen for the School Committee
MOVED: That the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($ 500,000) be appropriated to the
Special Education Reserve Account (# 250) and to meet this appropriation, $ 500,000 be transferred
from Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance) in the Treasury of theTown.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee voted to recommend atransfer of $500,000 from free cash to the
Special Education Stabilization Fund. Special education costs are volatile and challenging to budget for from year
to year. Additionally, state circuit breaker funds that reimburse the town for some special education expenses are
received inthe year after the expenses are incurred. The Special Education Stabilization fund provides a
mechanism to set aside funds to be used to cover special education expenses that exceed the School Department’ s
operating budget.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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ARTICLE 19
APPROPRIATION TO SUPPLEMENT THE COMMONWEALTH’ S CHAPTER 90 PROGRAM
Article 19 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from Free Cash, transfer from available
funds, or borrow pursuant toany applicable statute, asum of money to be spent by the Board of Selectmen acting
as the Board of Public Works to supplement the amount received from the Commonwealth for Chapter 90 Roads
Program with improvements done inaccordance 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; orto take any other action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 19 be indefinitely postponed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee recognizes the town has needs for Road Improvements and discussed
funding this article but decided that other ATM projects required the funds. The Finance Committee voted
unanimously to indefinitely postpone this article, following the Board of Selectmen’ sdirection.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE 20
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING
Article 20To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow pursuant
to any applicable statute, asum of money in order to increase the appropriation voted in Article 32 of the 2017
Annual Town meeting for the purposes named insaid article for community recognition for present or former town
employees and town officials, subject to all the terms and conditions set forth inthat 2017 appropriation, or totake
any other action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen
MOVED: That the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($ 5,000) be transferred from Free Cash
Undesignated Fund Balance) to Fund 100to increase the appropriation voted in Article 32 of the 2017
Annual Town meeting for the purposes named in said article for community recognition for present or
former town employees and town officials, subject to all the terms and conditions set forth in that 2017
appropriation.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee unanimously supports this article toincrease the appropriation for this
fund established inArticle 32 of the 2017 Annual Town Meeting.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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ARTICLE 21
APPROPRIATION TO INCREASE THE SOLAR FACILITY STABILIZATION FUND
Article21To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, or
transfer from available funds or by transfer from Free Cash, asum of money for the Solar Facility Stabilization
Fund; or totake any action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 21 be indefinitely postponed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee voted toindefinitely postpone Article 21 in lieu ofrecommendinga
transfer of $100,000 from Solar Facility Receipts to the Town Solar Facility Stabilization Fund. The Committee
would continue to review and monitor the future revenue from lease payments and energy credits tosee ifthey are
sufficient to cover the cost of future rate increases and/or payments that the Town would incur for electric power
obtained from the solar power facility.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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ARTICLE 22
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
Article22To see if the Town will vote to adopt and approvethe recommendations of the Community
Preservation Committee for Fiscal Year 2021and to see ifthe Town will vote to implement such recommendations
by appropriating asum or sums of money from the Community Preservation Fund established pursuant to Chapter
44B of the General Laws, orotherwise to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds or borrow pursuant to
any applicable statute asum of money for such purposes; to authorize the Board of Selectmen, with the approval
of the Community Preservation Committee, to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain such real property and
property interests inthe name of, or enforceable by the Town, including perpetual affordable housing restrictions,
conservation restrictions and historical preservation restrictions, and to dispose of Town property or portions
thereof or interests therein, all as may be required by the Community Preservation Act andChapter 184 of the
General Laws and as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the recommendationsof the Community
Preservation Committee; orto take any other action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen for the Community Preservation Committee
Article 22-COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 1
MOVED: That the sum of Thirty Five Thousand Dollars($ 35,000) be appropriated from the
FISCAL YEAR 2021 Community Preservation Fund revenues for the administrative expenses of the
Community Preservation Committee in FISCAL YEAR 2021 provided however, that any amounts not
used during the year for administrative expense shall revert back to the general CPA fund at the end of
Fiscal Year 2021.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Article 22-MOTION 1
DISCUSSION: This motion isan annual motion appropriating funds from the Community Preservation Act (CPA)
monies to fund the administrative and operating expenses of the Community Preservation 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 $35,000 isbased on the total estimated receipts for fiscal year 2021. Any amounts not used
during the year for legally permitted administrative expenses or operating expenses will roll over to the general
CPA fund atthe end of fiscal year 2021.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
Article 22-COMMUNITY PRESERVATON COMMITTEE MOTION 2
MOVED: That the following fund transfers be hereby made in FISCAL YEAR 2021 as
recommended by the Community Preservation Committee:
A.Seventy Thousand Dollars ($ 70,000) be transferred from FISCAL YEAR 2021 receipts of
the Community Preservation Fund into the Fund Balance Reserved for Open
Space/ Recreation;
B.Seventy Thousand Dollars ($ 70,000) be transferred from FISCAL YEAR 2021 receipts of
the Community Preservation Fund into the Fund Balance Reserved for Historic
Resources;
C.Seventy Thousand Dollars ($ 70,000) be transferred from FISCAL YEAR 2021 receipts of
the Community Preservation Fund into the Fund Balance Reserved for Community
Housing; and
D.Four Hundred Fifty Five Thousand Dollars ($ 455,000)be transferred from FISCAL YEAR
2021 receipts of the Community Preservation Fund into the Undesignated Fund Balance
Reservedfor Community Preservation Act.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
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Article 22-MOTION 2
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee supports this motion to transfer CPA fiscal year 2021 receipts into
designated reserve funds as allowed under the CPA, thereby allowing the Town to have these funds available for
future appropriation. Conservative estimates of FY2021 receipts exceed $700,000 and there isarequired funding
reserve of ten percent ( 10%)of the total receipts for each of the categories of historic preservation, open
space/recreation, and public housing. Consequently, the 10%allocation for each of these funding categories will
increase from $65,000 to $70,000 for FY 2021 while $455,000 in FY 2021 receipts will be transferred to the
undesignated reservefund for use in any of the three funding categories.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
Article 22-COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 3
MOVED: That the sum of Two Hundred Sixty One Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety Dollars
261,790) be appropriated to be spent by the Chief Procurement Officer with the approval of the
Board of Selectmen for debt service and expenses associated with the open space land acquisition at
the Paul Revere Heritage Site and to fund this appropriation One Hundred Eighty Eight Thousand One
Hundred Ninety Dollars ($ 188,190) be transferred from the Undesignated Fund Balance Reserved for
Community Preservation Actand Seventy Three Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($ 73,600) be
transferred from the Open Space/ Recreation FundBalance Reserved for Community Preservation Act.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Article 22-MOTION 3
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee voted unanimously in support of the debt payment motion on the 10-
year, $1,849,000bond for the purchase of the Paul Revere Heritage Site (approved by ATM in 2015) and
associated land improvements ( ATM 2018). This motion authorizes the Town to make the second payment onthe
bond in FY 2021.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
Article 22- COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 4
MOVED: That the sum of Two Hundred Thirty Nine Thousand One Hundred Thirty Dollars
239,130) be appropriated to be spent by the Chief Procurement Officer with the approval of the
Board of Selectmen for the purpose of funding a portion of Earl Newhouse property improvements
including but not limited to an expanded and improved trail network that connects to adjacent facilities
and includes signage; Portions of this trail network will also be made accessible to people with mobility
difficulties ( ADA); a designated ADA accessible fishing area with signage, tables, and trash receptacles;
a flexible “ beach” area that can be used for wading or small sailboat launching with Invasive species
cleared along the shoreline; an ADA accessible car-top boat launch/ dock with adjacent storage for
canoes and kayaks; picnic tables, trash and recycling bins, education area, dog waste station, shade
tree planting, native plant landscaping, benches along trails, tables for fishermen, and abike rack;
stormwater drainage improvements consisting of swales and bio retention areas; signage; electrical
power conduit to allow for future permanent bathrooms to be constructed; a widened, paved, and
striped entry drive and parking area with accessible parking spaces; a split rail fence will separate the
access drive from the open lawn area and to fund this appropriation Two Hundred Thirty Nine
Thousand One Hundred Thirty Dollars ($ 239,130) be transferred from theUndesignated Fund Balance
Reserved for Community Preservation Actprovided however that this appropriation shall not take
effect unless a motionto fund the totality of the Newhouse Waterfront Master Plan pursuant to Article
33 of this warrant is favorably acted upon and so that this motion for Community Preservation fund
appropriation becomes a component part of the overall appropriations of the funds deemed necessary
by town meeting to accomplish the totality of the Newhouse Waterfront Master Plan.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
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Article 22- MOTION 4
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee voted unanimously in support of the CCPC’srecommendation to
appropriate $ 239,130 to partially fund the implementation ofPhase Iimprovements at the Earl Newhouse
Waterfront Area. The Board of Selectmen have been asked tosponsor aseparate warrant article(Article 33) for
the remainder of the funding needed to undertake the proposed work. The CCPC’s recommendation is
contingent upon passage of the corresponding funding Article33from the BOS.
The Earl Newhouse Waterfront Area isacommunity asset that has been prioritized for expanded use and
improvement inmultiple Town-planning studies and documents. CPA funds were appropriated in both FY19 and
FY20 to study and design/engineer appropriate site upgrades. Basedon this prior work, the proposed project
involves significant environmental and recreational improvements including ( but not limited to): stormwater
management, removal of invasive plant species, improved site access, interpretive signage, akayak launch,and
ADA accessible trails. This request will allow the Earl Newhouse Waterfront Area to better serve residents and
other users while also protecting the area’snatural environment.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
Article 22- COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 5
MOVED: That the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($ 116,600) be
appropriated to be spent by the Chief Procurement Officer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen
for the construction of a tennis courtand pickleball courtat Pequitsideand to fund this appropriation
One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($ 116,600) be transferred from theUndesignated
Fund Balance Reserved for Community Preservation Act.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Article 22- MOTION 5
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee voted unanimously in support of the CCPC’srecommendation to
appropriate $ 116,600 to install adual tennis/pickleball court at Pequitside Farm in the general location of the
recently removed tennis facility. The proposed project was sponsored by the Playground and Recreation
Commission with the input and support from the Canton Council on Aging. Once completed, the single tennis court
will be striped for both tennis and pickleball and the Recreation Department will provide the portable pickleball nets
to accommodate the dual use of this court. The proposed courts will allow the Town to offer instructional tennis
and will be available for use by the Pequitside Summer Day Campwhile also expanding use of the facility by the
Council on Aging. More broadly, the proposed courts will allow for continual tennis and pickleball play by multi-
generational users at the sole venueof its kind in townthat isnot located on school grounds and this project will
enhance the recreational amenities at Pequitside Farm.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
Article 22- COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 6
MOVED: That the sum of Thirty Five Thousand Ninety Seven Dollars ($ 35,097) be appropriated
to be spent by the School Committee forrepairing cracks, applying an acrylic resurfacing product,
painting and lining the courts and installing four poles/ backboards/ rims at the William H. Galvin
Middle School outdoor basketball court and to fund this appropriation Thirty FiveThousand Ninety
Seven Dollars ($ 35,097) be transferred from the Undesignated Fund Balance Reserved for Community
Preservation Act.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
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Article 22- MOTION 6
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee voted unanimously in support of the CCPC’srecommendation to
appropriate $ 35,097 to rehabilitate the outdoor basketball courts at the William H. Galvin Middle School. The
courts are becoming unsafe due to cracking and uneven surfaces and their poor condition has precluded more
extensive use. Asimilar court renovation project was undertaken atthe Kennedy Elementary School in2019 and
the proposed project budget isbased on that experience. The School Department has committed to funding
project costs in excess of the requested CPA funding.Rehabilitating the courts isapriority project for the School
Department and itwill allow expanded wellness programming at this site.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
Article 22- COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 7
MOVED: That the sum of Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($ 450,000) be appropriated to be
spent by the Canton Historical Society for the purpose of funding major portions of the Phase Two
restoration of the Tilden House and to fund this appropriation One Hundred Forty Thousand Nine
Hundred Seventy Five Dollars ($ 140,975) be transferred from the Undesignated Fund Balance Reserved
for Historic Resources and that Three Hundred Nine Thousand Twenty Five Dollars ($ 309,025) be
transferred from the Undesignated Fund Balance Reserved for Community Preservation Act.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Article 22–MOTION 7
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee voted unanimously in support of the CCPC’srecommendation to
appropriate $ 450,000 to undertake Phase IIrestoration activities at the Tilden House. CPA funds inthe amount of
414,150 were approved in 2015 for the first phase of the Tilden House Restoration. This previous phase included
the development of an updated historic structures report and focused on (1)reinforcing and stabilizing the
structural elements of the building ( foundation, joists, etc.) and (2)restoring the exterior ofthe house.The project
proponents secured more than $150,000 of non-CPA funding for the Phase Iportion of the project which was
completed in 2019. The currently proposed Phase IIof the Tilden House project focuses on the interior of the
historic home, including utilities (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), windows, flooring, finishes and historical
interpretation. Phase IIalso includes measures to make the building ADA compliant ( entry, bathrooms). The
scope and budget for the second round of work at this property were developed incollaboration with the consulting
architects, general contractor and other specialists. The Canton Historical Society represented that this will be the
final request for CPA funding of the Tilden restoration work and committed toseeking further outside support for
the second and final phase of this project. This request will continue the process of restoring this historic structure
as an asset for all to benefit from.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
Article 22- COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 8
MOVED: That the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($ 15,000) be appropriated to be spent by the
Department of Public Works for the purpose of anexterior building rehabilitation study of Memorial
Hall and to fund this appropriation Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($ 15,000) be transferred from the
Undesignated Fund Balance Reserved for Community Preservation Act.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Article 22–MOTION 8
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee voted unanimously in support of the CCPC’srecommendation to
appropriate $ 15,000 toundertake astudy of the work and cost involved in the restoring of the exterior of the
historic Memorial Hall. Under the CPA statute, such historic restoration must be done in accordance with
Department ofInterior Standards. The completion of this study by aqualified consultant will provide aguide and
costestimate for the needed restoration, repointing and potential waterproofing of the Town Hall exterior.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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Article 22- COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 9
MOVED: That the sum of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($ 80,000) be appropriated to be spent by the
Canton Housing Authority for the purpose of fire alarm upgrades at the Hemenway School Senior
Housing Complex and to fund this appropriation Eighty Thousand Dollars ($ 80,000) be transferred from
the Fund BalanceReserved for Community Housing.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Article 22–MOTION 9
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee voted unanimously in support of the CCPC’srecommendation to
appropriate $ 80,000 toreplace the failing alarm system at the 58-unit Hemenway School Senior Housing Complex
which has been malfunctioning for several years and requires the Fire Department to deploy and resetthe system
after each false alarm. The proposed preservation project will replace the wiring, the main panel and allsensors in
the building. These improvements will allow the alarm system to meet current building codes. The alarm upgrade
isapriority capital project for the Canton Housing Authority and isexpected to cost $120,000. The Canton
Housing Authorityhas committed to using their capital funds to finance project costs in excess of the $80,000 they
are seeking from CPA. This request will help ensure that the aforementioned housing complex will be safe for its
residents in the future while reducing unnecessary calls to the Fire Department that can strain the capacity for
emergency responses.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
Article22– FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION 10
MOVED: That the Board of Selectmen, with the approval of the Community Preservation
Committee be hereby authorized in connection with Motions three through nine above to acquire such
real property and property interest in the name of, or enforceable by the Town, including conservation
restrictions and to dispose of town propertyor portions thereof or interests therein as may be
necessary pursuant to the Community Preservation Act or appropriate to carry out the
recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Article 22–MOTION 10
DISCUSSION: This motion will authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire interests in real estate or the
issuance of applicable restrictions upon town real estate interests as necessary for the projects set forth inmotions
three through nine of this article. This motion was recommended by Town Counsel.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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ARTICLE 23
APPROPRIATION OF PROCEEDS FROM THE TNC PER RIDE ASSESSMENT FUNDS
Article 23 To see ifthe Town will vote to appropriate proceeds from the TNC Per Ride Assessment funds; orto
take any other action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen
MOVED: That the sum of Nine Thousand Four Hundred Eight Dollars and Ninety Cents
9,408.90) be appropriated to supplement the Complete Streets Grant Program ( Fund # 113)with the
intent to support aworkforce shuttle in the Royal Street area and to be available in FY21 and to meet
this appropriation Nine Thousand Four Hundred Eight Dollars and Ninety Cents ($ 9,408.90) be
transferred from TNC Funds received in FY19 on deposit in a Reserved for Appropriation account.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
DISCUSSION: Cities and towns in Massachusetts receive funds from the Commonwealth through astate
assessment on transportation network companies ( TNC), such as Uber and Lyft. The assessment levied by the
Commonwealth amounts to $0.20 per ride. Cities and Towns receive half of the amount for each ride originating in
their City/Town.
These funds must be used to address the impact of transportation network services on municipal roads and bridges
and other transportation infrastructure. The Finance Committee recommends the appropriation of $9,408.90 from
the TNC Per Ride Assessment Fund to supplement the Complete Streets Grant Program, aState grant program
providing for safe and accessible options for all travel modes.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE 24
HOME RULE PETITION RELATIVE TO RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS
Article 24To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition the General Court for special
legislation to amend Chapter 394 ofthe Acts of 2004 as amended by the Chapter 87 of the Acts of 2017 as set
forth belowby striking the word Canton in front ofthe words Police Officers; provided, however, that the General
Court may with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, make constructive changes in language asmay be
necessary or advisable towards perfecting the intent of this legislation in order to secure passage; or take any
other action related thereto.
The text of the act below isfor Town Meeting information.
An Act Relative to the Appointment of Retired Police Officers inthe Town of Canton.
Section 1.The Police Chief of Canton may appoint, ashe deems necessary, retired Cantonpolice officers
asspecial police officers for the purpose of performing police details or any police duties arising therefrom or
during the course of police detail work, regardless of whether or not related to the detail work.The retired police
officers must have been regular Cantonpolice officers and retired based upon superannuation. The special police
officers shall be subject to the same maximum age restriction as applied to regular police officers under chapter 32
ofthe General Laws. Aspecial police officer must pass amedical examination, by aphysician orother certified
professional chosen bythe Town, to determine that the retired police officer iscapable of performing the essential
duties ofaspecial police officer, the cost of which medical examination shall be borne by thespecial police officer,
prior to performing police details.
Section 2.Special police officers appointed under this Act shall not be subject to chapter 31 of the General
Laws or to section 99A of chapter 41 of the General Laws.
Section 3.Special police officers shall, when performing the duties under section 1,have the same power
to make arrests and perform other police functions as do regular police officers of the Town ofCanton.
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Section 4.Special police officers shall be appointed for an indefinite term, subject to removal by the Police
Chief with approval of the Board of Selectmen at any time with 14 days written notice.Upon request, the Police
Chief shall provide the reasons for removal in writing.
Section 5.Special police officers shall also be subject to the rules and regulations, policies and procedures
and requirements of the Chief of Police of the Town of Canton, including restrictions on the type of detail
assignments, requirements regarding medical examinations to determine continuing capability to perform the
duties of aspecial police officer, requirements for training, requirements for firearms licensing and qualifications
and requirements regarding uniforms and equipment. Special police officers shall not be subject to section 96B of
chapter 41 of the General Laws.
Section 6.Special police officers shall be sworn before the Town Clerk of the Town of Canton who shall
keep arecord ofall such appo0intments.
Section 7.Special police officers appointed under this Act shall be subject to section 100 and section 111F
of chapter 41 ofthe General Laws.The amount payable under said section 111F of said chapter 41 shall be
calculated by averaging the amount earned over the prior 52 weeks as aspecial police officer working police
details, or averaged over such lesser period oftime for any officer designated as aspecial police officer less than
52 weeks prior tothe incapacity. In no event shall payment under saidsection 111F of said chapter 41 exceed, in
any calendar year, the limitation on earning contained inparagraph ( b)of section 91 of chapter 32 of the General
Laws.Payment under said section 111F of said chapter 41 shall terminate when aspecial police officer reaches the
age of 70. In the event the age limitation applicable to regular police officers serving the Town isincreased from
the current 65 years of age, the termination of benefits under said section 111F of said chapter 41, as provided
herein to special police officers, shall terminate at such ahigher age limit, but inno event shall the benefits extend
beyond the age of 70 for any special police officer.Special police officers appointed under this act shall not be
subject to section 85H of said chapter 32, nor eligible for any benefits pursuant thereto.
Section 8.Appointment as aspecial police officer shall entitle any individual appointed as such to
assignment to any detail.
Section 9.Retired Cantonpolice officers, servingas special police officers under this Act shall be subject
to the limitations on hours worked and on payments to retired town employees under paragraph ( b)of section 91
of chapter 32 of the General Laws.
Section 10.This Act shall take effect upon itspassage;
Board of Selectmen
MOVED: That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to petition the General Court for special
legislation to amend Chapter 394 of the Acts of 2004 as amended by the Chapter 87 of the Acts of 2017
aswritten in the warrant and that the General Court be authorized with the approval of the Board of
Selectmen to make constructive changes in language as may be necessary or advisable towards
perfecting the intent of this legislation in order to secure passage.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee recommends this motion allowing the Board of Selectman to petition the
General Court toamend legislation allowing the Police Chief of Canton the option ofusing retired police officers
from other Cities and Towns (in addition tothe Town ofCanton) to perform police details and duties as he deems
necessary.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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ARTICLE 25
APPROVAL OF LEASE OF LAND BEHIND POLICE STATION ( CELL TOWER SITE)
Article 25To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to lease to others certain Town
property located behind 1492 Washington Street, known as the Police Station, Canton Tax Assessor Map 46Parcels
89and 91, for the purposes of wireless communicationsfacilities and related equipment, pursuant to
Massachusetts G.L. c.30B, the term of such lease, with all applicable extensions thereof, may, ifdeemed by the
Board of Selectmen to bein the best interests of the Town, extend for aperiod in excess of tenyears, and to vote
to determine the length of such period beyond ten years; orto take any other action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen
MOVED: That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to lease to others certain Town property
located behind 1492 Washington Street, known as the Police Station, Canton Tax Assessor Map 46
Parcels 89 and 91, for the purposes of wireless communications facilities and related equipment,
pursuant to Massachusetts G.L.c.30B, the term of such lease, with all applicable extensions thereof,
may, if deemed by the Board of Selectmen to be in the best interests of the Town, extend for a period
in excess of ten years.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee recommends this motion allowing for the Board ofSelectman to purse a
leasing arrangement between the Town of Canton and aWireless Communication Company for the placement of a
cell phone tower. This project would still need to comply with all existing permitting/ review procedures. Potential
revenue for aCell Phone Tower isestimated at $45,000/year with aterm inthe 20-30yeartimeframe.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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ARTICLE 26
AMEND PRESERVATION RESTRICTION ON THE FIRST PARISH UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH
STEEPLE
Article 26To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to undertake to amend the
Preservation Restriction onthe First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church Steeple authorized by Article 19 Motion 8
ofthe 2017 Annual Town Meeting by considering aproposal ofaproject toinstall telecommunications antenna
within the steeple located at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 1508 Washington Street, Canton, MA; or to
take any other action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen
MOVED: That thesubject Article be not adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-1
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee recommended that this article not be adopted. At the time of the
Finance Committee’ svote, pertinent information, necessary to fully understand this article was not available:
The Board ofSelectman ( BOS) deferred this Article to Town Meeting. Understanding their view of any
potential issues or concerns isimportant.
Finance Committee isunclear on the Canton Community Preservation Committee’ sposition. Similar to the
BOS, understanding their view is important.
Lastly, at the 2015 Annual Town Meeting, $ 99,120 was appropriated via CPA monies to fund major
portions of the restoration and preservation of the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church steeple and
spire. Although supported by the majority of the Finance Committee, there were some concerns
expressed about using public money for private expenses and the precedence this action would set. This
Articleseeks approval to authorize the BOS to amend the Preservation Restriction Agreement allowing
the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church to install telecommunications antenna within the steeple. It
isour understanding that, ifapproved, revenue would be generated by the placement ofthis equipment in
the steeple. Considering the Town of Canton paid close to $100K for the restoration ofthe steeple, should
there be consideration for the Town toshare in any new revenue. The Finance Committee isunclear if
there was any consideration, byany ofthe interested parties, for the sharing of any new revenue.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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ARTICLE 27
ACQUIRE PERMANENT EASEMENT OVER 145 SHERMAN STREET FOR DRAINAGE AND DRAINAGE
MAINTENANCE PURPOSES
Article 27To see ifthe Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent
domain atwenty (20) foot wide permanent easement over and under the parcel ofreal property at 145 Sherman
Street, Assessors Map 43 Parcel 141, for the purpose of the construction, operation and maintenance of storm
water drainage toflow between Sherman Street and that portion of Canton Tax Assessor Map 43, Parcel 141as is
depicted on Exhibit ‘A’, “Stormwater Management Plan, 145 Sherman Street in Canton, MA” prepared bySite
Design Professionals, LLC, scale 1” = 10’, as revised November 12, 2019 on file with the Town Engineer; and
further to see ifthe Town will vote toraise and appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or transfer
from available funds, asum of money for such purposes; or to take any other action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen
MOVED: That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to acquire by purchasea twenty ( 20) foot
wide permanent easement over and under the parcel of real property at 145 Sherman Street, Assessors
Map 43 Parcel 141, for the purpose of the construction, operation and maintenance of storm water
drainage to flow between Sherman Street and that portion of Canton Tax Assessor Map 43, Parcel 141
as is depicted on Exhibit ‘A’, “Stormwater Management Plan, 145 Sherman Street in Canton, MA”
prepared by Site Design Professionals, LLC, scale 1” =10’, as revised November 12, 2019 on file with
the Town Engineer.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
DISCUSSION: This article authorizes the Town to acquire a20-foot wide drainage easement over property at
145 Sherman Street. The Town has been draining water onto this property for some time without aformal
easement. The Finance Committee unanimously recommends approval.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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ARTICLE 28
ACQUIRE PERMANENT EASEMENT OVER 293YORK STREET FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADRAINAGE
SYSTEM
Article 28To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent
domain a15-foot-wide permanent easement over and under the real property at 293 York Street Assessors Map
103, Parcel 30, for the purpose of the construction, operation and maintenance of astorm water drainage system
for such water to flow from YorkStreet onto the property identified as 293 York Street, Map 103 Parcel 30,
depicted in Exhibit ‘A’ “Easement Plan of Land 293 York Street in Canton, MA” prepared by Site Design
Professionals LLC, as revised November 12, 2019 on file with the Town Engineer; and further to see ifthe Town will
vote to raise and appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or transfer from available funds, asum of
money for such purposes; or to take any other action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen
MOVED: Thatthe Board of Selectmen be authorized to acquire by purchase a 15-foot-wide
permanent easement over and under the real property at 293 York Street Assessors Map 103, Parcel
30, for the purpose of the construction, operation and maintenance of a storm waterdrainage system
for such water to flow from York Street onto the property identified as 293 York Street, Map 103 Parcel
30, depicted in Exhibit ‘ A’ “Easement Plan of Land 293 York Street in Canton, MA” prepared by Site
Design Professionals LLC, as revisedNovember 12, 2019 on file with the Town Engineer.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
DISCUSSION: This article authorizes the Town to acquire a15-foot wide drainage easement over property at
293 York Street. The Town has been draining water onto this property for some time without aformal easement.
The property owner has agreed to grant the Town the easement for no cost. The Finance Committee unanimously
recommends approval.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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ARTICLE 29
ACQUIRE PERMANENT EASEMENTFOR DRINKING WATER WELL 9A AND DRINKING WATER WELL 16
Article 29 To see ifthe Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase or eminent
domain land or easements or conservation restrictions for all or any portions of the property known as
Brookmeadow Country Club, 100 Everendon Road, being Tax Assessors Map 5Parcel 27, in perpetuity for public
water supply protection for Well 9A and Well 16; and further, to see ifthe Town will vote to raise and appropriate,
transfer from available funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute asum of money to carry out the
foregoing; or totake any other action thereto.
Board of Selectmen
MOVED: That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to acquire by gift, purchase or eminent
domain land or easements or conservation restrictions for all or any portions of the property known as
Brookmeadow Country Club, 100 Everendon Road, being Tax Assessors Map 5 Parcel 27, in perpetuity
for public water supply protection for Well 9A and Well 16.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
DISCUSSION: The purpose of this article isto obtain easements to help protect two of the Town’swells. The
state Department ofEnvironmental Protection requires the Town tocontrol aradius of 400feet around all Town
wells toprevent uses that could contaminate the well. Inreviewing all of the Town wells for compliance, itwas
determined that there are two small areas within the 400 foot radius for these wells that are owned by the
Brookmeadow Country Club. The Club iswilling to grant the Town easements over these small areas, which will
not affect the functioning of the Country Club. The Town and the Country Club are currently negotiating the terms
of the easement. The Finance Committee unanimously recommends approval.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE 30
APPROPRIATION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF ARIGHT OF WAY EASEMENT AND ASSOCIATED TAKING OF
LAND OFF PLEASANT STREET NEAR RESERVOIR POND
Article 30To see if the Town willvote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase, gift, or
eminent domain certain easements for aright of way at 110 Pleasant Street, beingTax Assessors Map 44 Parcel
35; to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statue, asum of
money to carry out the foregoing; or to take any action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen
MOVED: That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to acquire by purchase, gift, or eminent
domain easements for a rightof way at 110 Pleasant Street, being Tax Assessors Map 44 Parcel 35 and
that Ten Thousand Dollars ($ 10,000) be appropriated for such purposes to be spent by the Board of
Selectmen and to meet said appropriation that Ten Thousand Dollars ($ 10,000) be transferred from
Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance) in the Treasury of the Town.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee supports this article which allows the town toacquire aright of way
easement for land that iscurrentlypart of asidewalk but isowned by aprivate citizen.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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ARTICLE 31
APPROPRIATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ATRAFFIC SIGNAL AT PLEASANT/ SHERMAN/ ANGELA
INTERSECTION WITH ASSOCIATED EASEMENT AND EMINENT DOMAIN AUTHORITY
Article 31To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase, gift, or
eminent domain certain easements at the intersection of Pleasant, Sherman and Angela Streets, being Tax
Assessors Map 42 Parcels 180, 193 &194, Map 43 Parcels 33,91, 92, 93,&150, Map 59 Parcel 127, Map 60
Parcels 80, 89, 90 &91for roadway purposes and for the installation of atraffic signal;and further to see ifthe
town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds orborrow pursuant to any applicable statue, a
sum ofmoney to carry out the foregoing; or to take any action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen
MOTION 1
MOVED: That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to acquire by purchase, gift, or eminent
domain certain easements at the intersection of Pleasant, Sherman and Angela Streets, being Tax
Assessors Map 42 Parcels 180, 193 & 194, Map 43 Parcels 33, 91, 92, 93, &150, Map 59 Parcel 127,
Map 60 Parcels 80, 89, 90 &91 for roadway purposes and for the installation of a traffic signal and that
Eighty-Five Thousand Dollars ($ 85,000) be appropriated for such purposes to be spent by the Board of
Selectmen and to meet said appropriation Eighty-Five Thousand Dollars ($ 85,000) be transferred from
Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance) in the Treasury of the Town.
MOTION 2
MOVED: That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to acquire by purchase, gift, or eminent
domain certain easements at the intersection of Pleasant, Sherman and Angela Streets, being Tax
Assessors Map 42 Parcels 180, 193 & 194, Map 43 Parcels 33, 91, 92, 93, &150, Map 59 Parcel 127,
Map 60 Parcels 80, 89, 90 &91 for roadway purposes and for the installation of atraffic signal and
that Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($ 500,000) be appropriated for such purposes to be spent by the
Board of Selectmen and to meet said appropriation the Treasurer of the Town, with the approval of the
Board of Selectmen, is hereby authorized to borrow ( and to issue bonds or notes of the Town
therefore) Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($ 500,000) and that any premium received by the Town
upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the
payment of costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved
by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee supports this article which will provide $85,000 from free cashand
500,000 through borrowingto pay for the installation of atraffic signal at this intersection. The Board of
Selectmen have also committed to use $165,000of mitigation funds towards the project. Article 31 also provides
the authorization toacquire any necessary easements. This intersection isvery dangerous and has been the site of
numerous accidents. Installation of atraffic signal will provide much needed safety improvements for drivers,
pedestrians and cyclists.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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ARTICLE 32
APPROPRIATION FOR REMOVAL OF WEEDS AND NUISANCE VEGETATION AT OLD SHEPHERD’ SPOND
Article 32 To see ifthe Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow pursuant toany applicable statute, or
transfer from available funds orby transfer from Free Cash, asumof money for the Canton Conservation
Commission to expend for the removal of weeds and nuisance vegetation at Old Shepherd’ sPond; or totake any
action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 32 be indefinitely postponed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee initially voted to support this article.However, given the onset of the
COVID-19 pandemic and the consequent anticipated declines inthe revenue forecast for FY 2021, itwas
determined by all town bodies that there was aneed to reduce the use of free cash inFY 2021 to provide greater
fiscal flexibility inan uncertain time. As aresult of that decision, the Finance Committee, decided that this project
could be indefinitely postponed. While the indefinite postponement did not reassess the merits of the project,
which were still recognized, itwas determined that this project was not essential for this upcoming fiscal year.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE 33
APPROPRIATION FOR EARL NEWHOUSE WATERFRONT IMPROVEMENTS
Article 33To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, or
transfer from available funds, a sum of money for the Board of Selectmen to expend for the purpose offunding a
portion of Earl Newhouse property improvements including but not limited to an expanded and improved trail
network that connects to adjacent facilities and includes signage; Portions of this trail network will also be made
accessible to people with mobility difficulties ( ADA);adesignated ADA accessible fishing area with signage, tables,
and trash receptacles; aflexible “beach” area that can be used for wading orsmall sailboat launching with Invasive
4species cleared along the shoreline; anADA accessible car-top boat launch/dock with adjacent storage for canoes
and kayaks; picnic tables, trash and recycling bins, education area, dog waste station, shade tree planting, native
plant landscaping, benches along trails, tables for fishermen, and abike rack; stormwater drainage improvements
consisting ofswales and bio retention areas; signage; electrical power conduit to allow for future permanent
bathrooms to beconstructed; awidened, paved, and striped entry drive and parking area with accessible parking
spaces; asplit rail fence will separate the access drive from the open lawn area; or take any action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen
MOVED: That Two Hundred Thirty Nine Thousand One Hundred Thirty Dollars ($ 239,130)be
appropriated for the Board of Selectmen to expend for the purpose of funding Earl Newhouse property
improvements for recreation purposes, consisting of 12.4 acres, more or less, as shown on a plan
entitled “ Site Development Plans for Earl Newhouse Waterfront ( Phase I)” made by the engineering
firm Strongpoint Engineering. That said land is dedicated under the provisions of Massachusetts
General Law, Chapter 45, §3, and that it may hereafter be amended and other Massachusetts statutes
relating to Recreation, to be managed and controlled by the Board of Selectmen as Park
Commissioners, and the Board of Selectmen be authorized to file on behalf of Canton any and all
applications deemed necessary for grants and/ or reimbursements from the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts deemed necessary under the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act (P.L. 88-578, 78
Stat 897), or a PARC grant (“ Parkland Acquisitions and Renovation for Communities”) ( 301 CMR 5.00)
and/ or any others in any way connection with the scope of this Article, and Canton and the Board of
Selectmen be authorized to enter into all agreements and execute any and all instruments as may be
necessary on behalf of Canton to affect said renovation work. Improvements include but are not limited
to an expanded and improved trail network that connects to adjacent facilities and includes signage;
Portions of this trail network will also be made accessible to people with mobility difficulties ( ADA); a
designated ADA accessible fishing area with signage, tables, and trash receptacles; aflexible “ beach”
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area that can be used for wading or small sailboat launching with Invasive species cleared along the
shoreline; an ADA accessible car-top boat launch/ dock with adjacent storage for canoes and kayaks;
picnic tables, trash and recycling bins, education area, dog waste station, shade tree planting, native
plant landscaping, benches along trails, tables for fishermen, and a bike rack; stormwater drainage
improvements consisting of swales and bio retention areas; signage; electrical power conduit to allow
for future permanent bathrooms to be constructed; a widened, paved, and striped entry drive and
parking area with accessible parking spaces; a split rail fence will separate the access drive from the
open lawn area and to meet said appropriation Two Hundred Thirty Nine Thousand One Hundred Thirty
Dollars ($ 239,130) be transferred from Free Cash ( Undesignated Fund Balance) in the Treasury of the
Town,provided however, this appropriation shall not take effect unless a grant in theamount of at
least Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($ 200,000) from the Federal Land & Water Conservation Fund
P.L. 88-578, 78 Stat 897) or a PARC grant (“ Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for
Communities”) ( 301 CMR 5.00) or any other equivalent state grant is awardedfor this projectto the
Town for the Town'sappropriation towards this project.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee recommends this motion, authorizing the Board of Selectman to
appropriate $ 239,130 from Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance), providing the Town ofCanton receives agrant
from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Land & Water Conservation fund of at least $200,000 in support ofthe
Town’sappropriation towards this project. Ifthe Town doesnot receive at grant of at least $200,000 the Board of
Selectmen would not allow this project to proceed.
The combination of the grant ofat least $200,000, plus Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance) ofno more than
39,130 once all reimbursements have been received, will provide 50%of the total estimated project cost. The
funding for the remaining 50% will be provided, if approved, from Article 22, Motion 4,Recommendations of the
Community Preservation Committee ( CPC).
All grant proceeds will be received as reimbursements after submitting evidence of costs paid, and will be returned
to Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance). The grantor (Commonwealth of Massachusetts Land & Water
Conservation fund) must issue reimbursements to the Town within 45 daysof being provided the evidence of
payment. Assuming the project iscompleted before mid-May 2021, all grant funds would be returned to the Town
within Fiscal Year 2021.
Community Preservation Act funds have previously ( FY’18 and FY’19) funded design and engineering costs.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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ARTICLE 34
GRANT OF UTILITY EASEMENTTO VERIZON AT JOHN F. KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Article 34To see if the Town will vote toauthorize the Board of Selectmen with the approval of theCanton School
Committee or both the Board and Committee acting together, to lease or grant an easement across certain land
located at 100 Dedham Street, known as the John F. Kennedy Elementary School, being Tax Assessor’sMap 30,
Parcel 191, for Verizon to construct, operate and maintain utility facilities; or totake any action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen
MOVED: That the Board of Selectmen be authorized with the approval of the Canton School
Committee or both the Board and Committee acting together, to grant an easement across certain land
located at 100 Dedham Street, known as the John F. Kennedy Elementary School, being Tax Assessor’ s
Map 30, Parcel 191, for Verizon to construct, operate and maintain utility facilities.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee recommends this motion. This proposal, ifapproved, will authorize the
Board of Selectman, with approval of the Canton School Committee) to secure an easement allowing Verizon to
operate and maintain utility facilities located at the John F. Kennedy Elementary School. Currently, alicense isin
place, which isrevocable. An easement would be permanent.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE 35
AMEND GENERAL BY-LAWS BY ADDING SIDEWALK BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT BY-LAW
Article 35To see if the Town will amend the General By-laws by addinga new By-law entitled “Sidewalk
Betterment Assessments” as new By-law Article XXIVas follows; or totake any action related thereto:
ARTICLE XXIVSIDEWALKS BETTERMENT ASSESSMENTS.
The following procedures shall govern the construction of new sidewalks or the reconstruction of asidewalk with
material of more permanent character than that with which itwas originally constructed:
Section 1. Initial Steps:
Step 1: Resident submits aformal request to the Board of Selectmen office requesting asidewalk.Request should
identify the street and the cross streets where the sidewalk would start and end.The request should include
signatures from at least 50% of the land owners inthe target area.
Step 2: The Town Engineer determines the following:
Ifthe section of road isconsidered a “Major Road / Collector” ( MassDOT definition) or ifthe section ofroad is
identified inCanton’sComplete Streets Prioritization Plan.
Any material issues related to steep grades, site constraints, lack of use, inadequate width of the public way right-
of-way or public safety reasons
Ifthe street isapublic way
The most appropriate side to install the sidewalk
An estimate of the cost to design and construct the sidewalk.
Step 3: Ifsidewalk construction is deemed feasible, and the road isaminor street not on the Complete Streets
Prioritization Plan,astrong majority, 75%or more of the owners must represent to the Town inwriting that they
support the project and will assume a share of the costs and obligations related to the layout and construction of
the sidewalks. One way to accomplish this isto request each property owner to sign and return thesample outline
attached as Exhibit1.
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Step 4: Depending on the classification of the road, the Boardof Selectmenmaytake action torequire benefited
owners to pay either 100% or50% of the cost of the project.The Board may order abetterment ( i. e.,a special
tax) to be assessed equally against each of the benefited property owners for 50% share of the costs for the
sidewalk. Aspart of this By-Law, the Board may determine that the property owners’ share will be paid as (i) a
100% full sum payment per agreement with the Board paid to the Town before the Board instructs the DPW to
move forward with the project, (ii)abetterment assessment of 50%,or (iii)some combination thereof, as
determined by the Board in the Board’ssole discretion, based upon any relevant factors and all applicable laws,
regulations and bylaws.The duration of any betterment assessment isnot to exceed 10years orother period
allowed by law or otherwise advisable based upon available rates, terms and conditions for any borrowings bythe
Town.
Section 2.Determination of Priorities:
In the event that multiple requests for sidewalks come forth inthe same year, staff time and potential funding will
be dictated by the following priority list:
A.First priority:Requests for sidewalk construction ( new sidewalk)
On any arterial or collector roadway where there are not existing sidewalks; or
Aminor roadway listed on the Complete Streets Prioritization Plan; or
Atany location that may bedeemed by the Superintendent of Public Works or the Chief of Police to beapotentially
serious safety hazard for pedestrians; or
On any public way which isbeing resurfaced orreconstructed, or coordinated with utility upgrades; or
On an established pedestrian route within ½ mile to aheavily used destination such as acommercial center,
school, bus stop, train station, or recreation area.
B.Second priority:Requests for sidewalk construction at locations where sidewalks already exist on
approximately 50% or more of the same side of the public way;
C.Third priority: All other requests for sidewalk construction
Section 3.Determination of Funding:
Sidewalks on roads not designated as Major Road / Collectors ( MassDOT classification) or included in Canton’s
Complete Streets Prioritization Plan shall not be recommended totown meeting by the Board of Selectmen for
funding from public sources. Private ways, regardless of classification, shall not be recommended to Town Meeting
by the Board of Selectmen for funding from public sources.
Forsidewalk requests onroads with these designations, theBoard ofSelectmen will make best efforts
torequestfundingat least 50% of the total cost with acombination ofapplying forgrants anda request forTown
Meeting appropriations. Forrequests for TownMeeting funding, Steps 1 –3must be completed no later than 120
days before the start of Annual Town Meeting.Proposed funding sources forTown fundingas proposed by the
Board of Selectmen are to befrom cash reserves and not from borrowing. Ifcash reserves do not exceed 13% of
the operating budget, sidewalk projects will not be recommendedby the Board of Selectmen to Town Meeting for
funding. Iffunding isnot provided by Town Meeting orby grants, residents have the option tocontinue but all
funding will be provided by private sources, or though aTown ofCanton betterment upon benefited residents as
described inStep 4ofSection 1of this By-Law.
Section 4.Sidewalk Design:
All new sidewalks constructed under thisBy-Lawwill be of standard size (5ft)and meet all Americans with
Disability Act (“ADA”)standards. Sidewalks will use granite curbing.
Section 5.Additional requirements:
A.Easements
Ifthere isinadequate width of the public right-of-way to accommodate anew sidewalk, all affected property
owners will be askedby the Board of Selectmen as acondition of the Board of Selectmen requesting action by
Town Meeting, to grant to the Town an easement for the Town to use their properties for public way purposes,
including any rights reasonably necessary for sloping, sidewalks or drainage that might be located outside the
paved portion of the street, based upon the Town’sstandard form easement. Asample standard form easement
with exhibits for aplan and mortgagee assent) isattached as Exhibit 2.Ifall affected property owners do not
agree to grant easements, the Board of Selectman shall not recommend action by Town Meeting.
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B.Exemptions
Properties owned by governmental entities for public purposes are exempt from betterments and special
assessments, but individuals, and charitable, religious or other organizations, benefiting from asidewalk
construction, otherwise ordinarily eligible for full or partial exemptions from annual property taxes, are not
exempt.
Board of Selectmen
MOVED: That the General By-laws be amending by addinga new By-law entitled “ Sidewalk
Betterment Assessments” as new By-law Article XXIV as printed in the warrant with one modification
to Section 3: Determination of Funding, by replacing “ 13%” with “15%”.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee recommends this motion. Amending the General By-Laws through the
addition of a Sidewalk Betterment Assessment By-Law offers residents aprocess to pursue the construction or
reconstruction of asidewalk in the land owners target area. Depending on the classification of the road, the
benefited owners would pay either 100% or 50%. Benefited owners would pay their share, as determined by the
Board of Selectman, by alump sum payment or by abetterment assessment. Any payment from the Town will
need authorization at Town Meeting and will be funded from cash reserves and not from borrowing. Ifcash
reserves do not exceed 15%of the operating budget, sidewalk projects will not be recommended by the Board of
Selectmen to Town Meeting for funding.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE 36
AMEND GENERAL BY-LAWS BY ADDING SMALL CELL WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
Article 36 To see ifthe Town will amend the General By-laws byadding anew Bylaw Article XXV Small Cell
Wireless CommunicationSystemsas follows, or to take any action related thereto:
ARTICLE XXV
SMALL CELL WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
1.Purpose
SubjecttotheFederalCommunications Commission( FCC) OrderIntheMatterofAcceleratingWireless
BroadbandDeployment byRemoving BarrierstoInfrastructureInvestmentDeclaratoryRulingandThird
ReportandOrder, FCCWTDocketNos. 17-79and17-84,releasedSeptember27, 2018("FCCSmall Cell
WirelessOrder"); 47 United States Code §§ 253 and 332;-M.G.L. c.166, §§ 21-22 tothe extent applicable
andsubject to anyotherapplicablepermitting and other laws,theTownofCanton(" Town")hereby
adoptsthisBy- Law(“By-Law") concerning ApplicationsforSmallCellWirelessinstallationswithinthepublic
rightofwayofthe Town. ForpurposesofthisBy- Law,SmallCellWirelessinstallationsand/ orequipment shall
includesuchequipmentand· relatedappurtenancesanddevicesasaredefined asSmallCellWirelessinthe
FCCSmallCellWirelessOrder. Consistentwiththe foregoing, totheextentrequiredbyapplicablelaw, itshall
betheresponsibility oftheBoard ofSelectmentoreviewandactonSmallCellWirelessapplicationsconsistent
with timetables set forth in the FCC Small Cell Wireless Order in amanner that does not effectively prohibit or
materially inhibitSmallCelldeploymentsandtothe extentrequiredbylawbenon- discriminatorywithrespect
tosimilarlysituated applicants. ReferenceshereintoSmallCellWirelessortoSmallCellsorsimilar
terminologyshallincludeanyandsmallcelldevicesandassociatedequipmenttothe extentsubjecttothe
FCC'sSmallCellWirelessOrder.
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2.ApplicationProcess
a. Applicationsorpetitions(" applications") forplacementofSmallCellWireless intheTown' spublicways
shallbesubmittedtotheBoardofSelectmen throughtheOfficeoftheTownAdministratoraccompanied by
theapplication feeof$500perapplication, payabletotheTownofCanton. The$500feewill coverupto5
locations. Eachapplicationformorethan5installationsis subjecttoaseparateapplicationfeeof$ 100per
application. Ifandtothe extentanypartoftheapplicationprocessorparticulartermsandconditions herein
aredeemedbytheapplicanttoeffectivelyprohibitormateriallyinhibit theapplicant' sabilitytoreasonably
deployitsproposedsystem( s)the applicantshallincludeaseparatestatementinitsapplicationexplainingthe
basisforitsassertionofeffectiveprohibitionormaterialinhibitiontoenable BoardofSelectmenreviewof
suchassertion.
b. Theapplicantshallpayforlegalnoticeofthepublichearingtolocal newspapers andabutters, as
applicable. Theapplicantisresponsiblefor obtainingtheabutterslistfromtheTownforeachpoleorother
publicway installationlocationwithintheapplicationandisresponsiblefornotice- giving toabuttersin
compliancewithM. G.L.c.166§§21-22andsuchotherlawful noticerules, ifany,asmaybeineffectoras
maybeadoptedbytheBoardof Selectmenortheirdesignee( s).
c.Ten(10)hardcopiesoftheapplicationand1 ( one)electroniccopyofthe applicationshallbesubmittedto
theOfficeoftheTownAdministrator. No applicationwillbeacceptedforreviewuntilallitemslistedin3,
below,have beensubmitted, andallfeesandthecostsoftheabutterslistarepaid.
d. Uponreceipt, theOfficeoftheTownAdministratorshall:( 1)dateandtime
stamptheApplicationasreceived; and(2)makeadeterminationasto completenessoftheapplicationand
shallnotifytheApplicant, inwriting, within10business days,iftheapplicationisincomplete. IftheApplicant
isnotifiedthat theapplicationisincomplete, thetimeperiodssetforthinthisBy- Lawshallbe tolled,ifandas
consistentwiththeFCCSmallCellWirelessOrderuntil such timeasacompleteapplicationhasbeensubmitted.
e. TheOfficeoftheTownAdministratorshallalsocirculateacopyofthe applicationtothefollowing
departmentsforcommentandreview: Department ofPublicWorks; Building; Engineering; Planning; Health;
and,anyother departmenttheTownAdministrator, inhisorhersolediscretion, determines.
f.WrittencommentsfromthedepartmentsshallbesubmittedtotheOfficeof theTownAdministratorwithin20
daysofcirculationoftheapplicationand shallbeapartoftherecordofahearingifandasmayberequired
pursuant toM.G.L.c.166,§§21- 22.
g.Oncetheapplicationisdeemedcomplete, andallcommentshavebeen received,theBoardofSelectmenwill
scheduleandholdapublichearingto considertheapplication, suchthatadeterminationmaybemadeonany,
applicationforaninstallationonanexistingstructureinapublicwaywithin60 daysofreceiptofthe
application, andonanewstructureinapublicway, within90daysofreceiptoftheapplication, subjecttoany
suchextensionsof timebeingconsistentwiththeFCCSmallCellWirelessOrder.
h.TotheextentconsistentwiththeFCCSmallCellWirelessOrderand applicablelaw, materialchangestoan
application, asdeterminedbythe Board of Selectmen initssolediscretion, shallconstitutebasisfordeeming
theapplicationa newapplicationforthepurposesofthetimestandards. Whereamaterially changedornew
applicationissubmitted, thepriorapplicationshallbe deemedwithdrawn.
i.Uponcompletionofthehearing, theBoardofSelectmenmaygrant, grant withconditions, ordenythe
application, basedoninadequatecapacityofthe poleormountingstructureandsafetyconcerns, reliability
concernsorfailure tomeetapplicableengineeringstandardswiththeforegoingbeingconsistent with47U.S.C.
253and332, theFCCSmallCellWireless Orderandotherapplicablelaw, andinfurtheranceofapplicable
electrical, building,constructionand/ orsuchothersuchcodesasineffectinthe Commonwealthof
Massachusetts. Implementationofthesitingprocessshall notmateriallyinhibittheapplicant' ssmallcell
wirelessdeploymentsorbe unlawfullydiscriminatorytotheapplicantrelativetosimilarlysituatedsmall cell
wirelesssystems.
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j.ToaddresslawfulaestheticandlocationinterestsoftheTownandits residents,applicantsshallintheir
applications disclosewhethertheymake available:
i)multiplehardware, designandaestheticoptionsforreducingthe sizeandvisibilityof
thesmallcellhardwareand/ or
ii)multiplecolorandotheraestheticfeaturesandoptionsthatmay facilitatethe
municipalityandtheSmallCellWirelessprovider findingoptionsresponsivetolocal
needs.
k.Applicantshallstateinits applicationif, whenandhowitisavailableto voluntarilymeetwiththeTownEngineer,
theSuperintendentofPublicWorks and/oradesigneeoftheBoardofSelectmento discusssize, color, concealment
andotherdesignoptions, ifany,andtodiscussotherTown informationneeds, ifany.
l.Anyapprovalgrantedtoanapplicantshallbeonlyforthespecificapplicant andapplication. Anychangeinthe
name/carrierorsistered serviceprovided byanothercarrierorsmallcellwirelesslocationwillrequireanew
application andapprovalfromtheTown.
3. ContentofApplications
Applicationsshallincludethefollowinginformation:
a. Applicant' sname,address,telephonenumberandemailaddress.
b. Names,addresses, telephonenumbers, andemailaddressesofpersons actingonbehalfoftheApplicantwith
respecttothe applicationincluding designationofalead personforTowninformationgatheringconcerning
Applicant' sproposal( s)andpossiblegrantoflocationorders, and/or other authorizations, licensesand/ orright-of-
way useagreements to the extent applicable and other matters arising hereunder; the name of the applicant’s
emergency- related work by Town or other companies with infrastructure inthe public way/ the name of applicant’s
construction manager to be liaison toTown in the event of agrant oflocation or authorization to applicant to
deploy Small Cell Devices in the public ways of the Town.
c. Photographsoftheequipmentproposedforinstallationandreasonably detaileddrawings withheightand
customarytechnicalspecificationsand narrativedescriptionsoftheequipmentproposedtobeinstalled, whether
mountedonpolesorontheground, orotherwise, including:
i.
Typeofequipment
ii.Descriptionsandspecifications ofequipment( includingbutnot limitedto
dimensionsandweight)
iii.Equipmentmounttypeandmaterial
iv. Powersource orsourcesforequipment, includingnecessarywires, cables,and
conduit
v.Expectedlifeofequipment
vi. For informational purposes coverageareaofequipment, including:
1.Numberofantennasandotherquantifiabledevices
2.Antennaanddevicemodels
3.Antennaanddevicelength
4.RRUcountandpower
5.Antennaanddevicedimensionsincludingcubicfeetdata
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6.Typicalcoveragearearadius
vii. Forinformationalpurposes, callcapacityofequipment, including:
1.
TotalRRUs
2.MaxbandwidthperRRU
3.MIMOperRRU
4.BackhaulrateperRRU
viii. Hardening and fiber cable information, including:
1.Ifthereisbatterybackup
2.Ifthereisgeneratorbackup
3.Ifthere are fibers or cables interconnecting Small Cell Wireless and their
proposed routes and whether there are multiple fibers or cable paths within aproposed route.
ix. Renderingandelevationofequipmentontheproposedsite( s)
x.Disclosureandidentificationofanyknownpropertyand/ orpersonal injuries,hazards
and/orrisksassociatedwiththeequipmentorthat havebeenthesubjectofcomplaints
orlegalchallengesbylocal, stateand/ orfederalofficials, abutters,poleand/ orconduit
owners and/orpole/conduitattachers.
d. Detaileddrawingdepictingbothexistingandproposedconditionswithin25- feetoftheproposedwork. Drawing
shallbetoscale andshall includethe followinginformation:
1.Right-of-waylimits
2.Existingwalkways, accessibleramps, drivewayopenings, side streets,hydrants,fire
pullboxes, curbing,grassedstrips, street trees,mailboxes, stonewalls, treeswitha
diametergreaterthan eightinches, utilitygateboxesandallTown- ownedsub- surface
utilities.
3.Proposedlocationofproposedequipmentincludingallwiring, appurtenancesand
proposedlocationofscreening/ concealment.
4.Astatementfromaqualifiedpersonstatingthat sightlinedistances
availabletoexistingdrivewaysandsidestreetswillbemaintained postconstruction.
5.AstatementfromaqualifiedpersonstatingthatAmericans with Disability Act (“ADA”)
accessibility
willbemaintainedandifnot currentlyADA compliant, the installationofequipmentwill
maketheprojectareanomorenoncompliant.
e. Mapwithlocationsofthepolesorotherfacilityonwhichequipmentisto be
located,includingspecificpoleidentificationnumber, ifapplicable, andthe areasitwillservice.
f.Detailedmapshowingexistingandproposedsmallcellinstallationswithin
500feetoftheApplicationsite.
g.Certificationbyaregisteredprofessionalengineerthatthepole/ orlocationwill safelysupporttheproposed
equipmentandotherwisecomplywithapplicable codes.
h.
Locationofallequipmentshallbemarkedoutwithflaggingandpaintatthe timeofapplication.
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i.Writtenconsentofthepoleorfacilityownertotheinstallation. Ifa newpoleis beingcreated, detailany
sightlineimpacts.
j.Insurancecertificateandastatementfromtheapplicantastowhetherif grantedlocationsinthepublicways
itwillmaintaininsurancenamingthe Townasanadditionalinsuredandnotasacertificateholderandshall
annuallyprovidetheTownacertificateofinsuranceshowingtheTownso namedasanadditionalinsuredand
suchinsuranceshallbeinamountsnot lessthanthecoveragescurrentlymaintainedbytheTownofCantonand
not lessthanapplicant' sinsuranceineffectin othercomparablysized Massachusettstowns, ifany.
k.Descriptionastowhythedesiredlocationissuperiortoothersimilar locations, fromacommunity
perspective, including:
i.
Visualaspects- stealth/ concealmentcomponentsrequiredinmost cases
ii.Proximitytoresidences.
m. Descriptionofeffortstoco- locatethe equipmentonexistingstructures, poles,ortowerswhichcurrently exist
orareunderconstruction. Agoodfaithefforttoco- locate,iftechnicallyfeasible, isrequiredasisevidenceof
effortstoward minimizingvisualimpacts, andevidenceofsucheffortsmustbe includedwithintheapplication.
n.CopyofFCCfrequencylicense( s)
o.AnAffidavitor certified statement ( hereinafter “ affidavit”) fromtheapplicantwhichcertifiesthatitwill
maintainthe installationsingoodrepairandaccordingtoFCCstandardsandapplicable lawandcodes, andwill
removeanyinstallationnotinsuchgoodrepair, ornot inuse,within60daysofbeingnolongeringoodrepair
ornolongerinuse.
p.Alistofothermunicipalitiesthathaveissued1) grantoflocationordersfor small cell wireless, other
forms of authorization ifapplicable and/or other approvals to applicantfor small cell wireless and
2)thathaveenteredsmall cell wireless licenseagreementsorsimilarright- of-way usageagreementswith
applicant; andcopiesofthefivemostrecentsmall cell wireless grantof locationorders, authorizations
and/or other approvalsandlicenseagreementsissuedbyMassachusetts municipalitiestoapplicant.
q.Adescriptionofapplicant' spoliciesandcurrentpracticesregardingagreeing totermsandconditions
requiringperformancebondrunningtotheTownand anindemnificationclauseprovidingforapplicant' s
indemnificationofTown costs,ifany,thatmightarisefromitsactsandomissionsininstalling, building,
operatingand/ ormaintainingitssmallcelldevicesandassociated equipmentwithintheTown.
r.Forinformationalpurposesandnotinconnectionwithcriteriaforreviewof
theapplication, pleasedescribetheservicestobeprovidedincludingwhether theapplicantisproposingto
provideservicestoothertelecommunications, broadbandorcabletelevisioncompaniesintheTownorto
directlysellor transmitservicestoresidentialandbusinesscustomerslocatedintheTown; andincludinga
statementastowhethertheapplicantisplanningtosellmultichannelvideoprogrammingtosubscribersinthe
Town.
4. DesignGuidelines
Ifandtotheextentanypartofthis DesignGuideline Section or the following PlacementGuidelines
Section aredeemedbytheapplicanttoeffectivelyprohibitormateriallyinhibitthe applicant' sabilityto
reasonablydeployitsproposedsystem( s)theapplicantshall includeaseparatestatementinitsapplication
explainingthebasisforitsassertion ofeffectiveprohibitionormaterialinhibitiontoenableBoardofSelectmen
review ofsuchassertion. Seeparagraphj. belowregardingopennesstoapplicationof alternativestandardsif
andasnecessary.
a. Preferenceistoco- locateonexistingutilitypoles, secondarypreferencefor vehicularstreetlightpoles( not
pedestrian- scaleorhistoricstylestreetlights), withlastpreferenceforafreestandingpole. Smallwireless
facilitiesarenot permittedontrafficsignalpolesunlessdenialofthesitingcouldbea prohibitionoreffective
prohibitionof theapplicant' sabilitytoprovide telecommunications service.
b. Iffreestandingpoleiscreated, designshallmatchaestheticsofexisting streetlightsinstalledadjacenttothe
poleorofexistingstreetlightsmost proximatetothepole.
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c. Thesmallcellcomponentsshallbesizedtobevisuallypleasing. For example,thetransitionbetweenthe
equipmentcabinetandtheupperpole shallbeconsidered. Adecorativetransitionshallwherefeasiblebe
installedovertheequipmentcabinet, ordecorativebasecovershallbe installedwherefeasibletomatchthe
equipmentcabinetsize.
d. Hardwareconnectionsshallbehiddenfromviewtothemaximumpracticable extent.Ingeneral, ground
mountedequipmentistobeavoided, andplaced undergroundunlesstheapplicantcandemonstratethatpole-
mountedor undergroundequipmentistechnicallyinfeasible. Ifground-mounted equipmentisnecessary, then
applicantshallcomplywithotherelement requirementsofthissectionandtheTown' sregulationsandbylaws.
No horizontalflatspacesgreaterthan1. 5inchesshallexistingontheequipment cabinettopreventcups, trash,
andotherobjectsfrombeingplacedon the equipmentcabinet. Eachpolecomponentshall bearchitecturally
compatible tocreateacohesiveaesthetic.
e. Iffansarerequired, fan(s)shallnotemitnoisegreaterthan30dBaat one meter(3.28feet). Innocase
shallfan(s)exceednoiseperformance standardsinapplicablezoningbylawsifany( ZoningBylawSection
6.7.3)
f. Antennaandpoleattachmentshallbeshroudedtothemaximumextent
practicable. Antennashroudshallbecoloredtomatchorsubstantiallymatch pole.
g. IfrequiredbytheFederalCommunicationsCommission, radiofrequency warninglabelsshallbemounted
exteriortothepole.
h. A4”x6"(max)platewiththeCarrier' sname,location,identifyinginformation, andemergencytelephone
numbershallbepermanentlyfixedtothepole. No othersignage, message, oridentificationisallowedtobe
portrayedonany antennaorequipmentenclosure.
i.Noartificiallightsotherthanthoserequiredbylaworotherapplicable authorityshallbepermitted. Alllights
shallbedown- shielded, andinstalledto beconsistentwithTownzoningbylawsifandtotheextentaddressed
inthe Town'szoningBy- Laws(Section6.7.2)
j.
Thesedesignstandardsareintendedtobeusedsolelyforthepurposeof promotingreasonableconcealment
andsitinginfurtheranceof Town maintenanceoftheinfrastructureandaestheticsinthepublicways. Nothing
hereinshallbeinterpretedorappliedinamannerwhichdictatestheuseofa particulartechnology. Whenstrict
applicationoftheserequirementswould unreasonablyimpairthefunctionofthetechnologychosenbythe
applicant, alternativeformsofconcealmentordeploymentmaybepermittedwhich providesimilarorgreater
protectionsfromnegativevisualimpactstothe streetscape.
k.Nogroundequipmentshallbeplacedwithinfive( 5)feetofTown- owned subsurfaceutilitieswithoutthe
writtenconsentoftheSuperintendentofPublic Works.
5. Placement
a. Thepreferredlocationofasmallwirelessfacilityonapoleisthelocation withinthepoleareaavailablefor
useandwiththeleastvisibleimpact consistentwithapplicableelectricalandothercodesgoverningapplicant' s
operationsandinstallations.
b. TheTownmayconsiderthecumulativevisualeffectsofsmallwireless facilitiesmountedonpoleswithinthe
rights-of-waywhenassessingproposed sitinglocationssoastonotadverselyaffectthevisualcharacterofthe
Town. Thisprovisionshallneitherbeappliedtolimitthenumberofpermitsissued whennoalternativesites
arereasonablyavailablenortoimposea technologicalrequirementontheapplicant.
c. Preferenceistolocateinthepublicright- of-wayratherthanoutsidethepublic right-of-way.
d.Placement mustbecreatedinamannerthatdoesnotimpede, obstruct,orhinder pedestrianor
vehiculartravel, includingsnowremoval.
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e. Newinstallationsarenotbelocatedalongthefrontageofahistoric buildingregisteredasahistoricsiteon
afederal,state,orlocallevel.
f. Additionalreasonableandfeasibleaestheticandshroudingconditionsmay berequiredinthecentralbusiness
district,historicdistrict, oralongscenic ways.
g. Installations, includingproposedmethodsofconcealmentshallnotreduce drivewaystoppingsightdistance
andintersectionsightdistancesbelow AASHTOguidelines
h. Smallcellsshallbelocatedsuchthattheyinnowayimpede, obstruct,or hindertheusualpedestrianor
vehiculartravel, affectpublicsafety, obstruct the legalaccesstooruseofthepublicROW, violateapplicable
law,violateor conflictwithpublicROWdesignstandards, specifications, violatetheFederal Americanswith
DisabilitiesAct, orinanywaycreatearisktopublichealth, safety,orwelfare.
i.Smallcellwirelessfacilitiesare tobelocatedattheintersectionofproperty lines,oralongsecondaryproperty
streetfacingwherefeasible.
j.Whenpolesarelocatedadjacenttoacommercialestablishment, such asashoporrestaurant, careisbe
takentolocatethesmallcellsuch thatitdoesnotnegativelyimpactthebusiness, e.g.infrontofstorefront
windows,entrances/ exists,orby being placedinawaythatwouldimpede adelivery to the building. Small cell
facilities are to be located between properties ifand to the extent feasible.
k.Smallcellwirelessfacilitiesshallbelocatedwithinthestreetamenityzone wheneverpossible, withinthe
ROW,andoffsetfromthesidewalk.
l.Smallcellwirelessfacilitiesshallbealignedwithexistingtrees, utilitypoles, andstreetlightswherefeasible.
m.Smallcellwirelessfacilitiesshallbeplacedatanequalorsubstantiallyequal distancebetweentreeswhen
possiblewithaminimum15footseparatesuch thatnoproposeddisturbanceshalloccurwithinthecriticalroot
zoneofany tree.
n.
Smallcellwirelessfacilitiesshallbeplacedanappropriateclearancefrom existingutilities.
o. Smallcellwirelessfacilitiesshallbeplacedoutsideofthe20- footequipment clearzoneor30- footclear
sighttriangleatintersectioncorners.
p.Smallcellwirelessfacilitiesshallbeplaced10feetawayfromthetriangle extensionofanalleywayflare.
q. Small Cell wireless facilities shall not belocated within 100 feet ofthe apron of afire station or other adjacent
emergency service facility.
r. Theplacementrequirementsabovedonotapplyforlocationsonexisting streetlightsandutilitypole
locations.
s. Newpolesintherights- of-wayforsmallwirelessfacilitiesandinstallations alongWashingtonStreetinthe
TownCenterbetweenNeponsetStreetand ShermanStreetareonlypermittediftheapplicantcanestablish
that:
i. Theproposedsmallwirelessfacilitycannotbelocatedonan existingutilityorlight
poleonanearbysidestreet, oronasite outsideof thepublicrights- of-waysuchasapublicpark, public
property,building,transmissiontowerorinoronanonresidential use,whetherbyrooforpanelmountor
separatestructure;
ii.
Theproposedsmallwirelessfacilityreceivedapprovalfromthe
BoardofSelectmenforaconcealmentelementdesign.
6. AnnualRe- CertificationandAffidavit.
a. EachyearonJuly1theequipmentownershallsubmitanaffidavitwhichshall list,bylocation, allsmallcell
wirelessinstallationsitownswithintheTownof Cantonbylocation, andshallcertify:( 1)eachsuchinstallation
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thatremainsin use;(2)thatsuchinuseinstallationsremaincoveredbyinsurance; and(3)eachsuch
installationwhichisnolongerinuse.
b. Theequipmentownershallpayanannualre- certificationfeeof$ 270per installationwhichremainsinuse
orwhichremainsinstalledinthepublicway priortoremovalinaccordancewithclausec. ofthisSection6.
c. Anysmallcellwirelessinstallationwhichisnolongerinuseshallberemoved bytheownerwithin60days
ofreceiptoftheannualre- certificationaffidavit,
at theowner' sexpense.
d. Anysmallcellwirelessinstallationwhichisnotremovedwithin60daysafter beinglistedasnolongerin
useintheannualre- certificationaffidavitshallbe subjecttoa non criminal penalty pursuant to M. G. L.chapter
41, section 22D of$100/dayuntil suchinstallationisremoved. The enforcing person shall be any Police Officer
from the Canton Police Department or the Town Administrator orhis designee.
e. Wheresuchannualre- certificationhasnotbeentimelysubmitted, or equipmentnolongerinusehasnot
beenremovedwithintherequired60- day period,nofurtherapplicationsforsmallcellwirelessinstallationswill
be acceptedbytheTownuntilsuchtimeastheannualre- certificationhasbeen submittedandallfees, non
criminal penalties,ifany,arepaid.
7.MiscellaneousRegulations.
a. InfurtheranceoftheTown' sinterestinfacilitatingremovalofdoublepoles, newsmallcellwireless
installationsandassociateddevicesshallnotbe installedondoublepolesprospectivelyasoftheeffectivedate
hereof.
b. Nosmallcellwirelessinstallationshallbeinstalledinsuchamannerorway thatviolatesapplicableADA
requirements, ifany.
c. NosmallcellwirelessinstallationsshallremainwithintheTownrightsofway iftheyhavenotbeencertified
asinuseintheannualre- certificationaffidavit filedunder3( a)aboveandshallberemovednotlaterthan60
daysafter beinglistedasnolongerinuseintheannualre- certification.
d. Nosmallcellwirelessinstallationequipmentshallbereplacedoraltered withoutare- application, hearing,
andapprovalfromtheBoardofSelectmen unlesstheequipmentisnolongerproperlyfunctioningorotherwise
needs replacementanditisbeingreplacedwiththesameorsubstantiallysimilar equipment.
Board of Selectmen
MOVED: That the General By-Laws be amended by adding a new By-Law Article XXV Small Cell
Wireless CommunicationSystemsas presented in the warrant.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee unanimously recommends approval of this article, to enact aGeneral By-
law governing the so-called small cell wireless communications systems. These systems will become more
prevalent as the new 5G technology isrolled out. The Board of Selectmen has enacted apolicy to govern small cell
wireless communications systems, but itis advisable to have aby-law in place for enforcement.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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ARTICLE 37
AMEND SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL BY-LAW
Article 37To see ifthe Town will vote to amend General By-law Article XX entitled “Soil Erosion and Sediment
Control” as follows:
By amending Section 3 ofsaid Bylaw by adding, after the reference to “5000 square feet or greater”, the words
such jurisdictional threshold number of 5000 square feet shall apply only to all applications for land disturbance
permits received by the Commissionto and including until August 30, 2020,upon which date the 5000 square
foot jurisdictional threshold shall no longer apply to new applications, and instead thereafter, for all such
applications received by the Commission on September 1,2020 and thereafter, the jurisdictional threshold for a
land disturbance permit shall bethe new replacement number of 20,000 square feet“; and,
By amending section 13 by adding anew first sentence stating as follows: “ the requirements for alimited land
disturbance permit set forth in section 13 ofthis Bylaw apply only to projects applied for by filing with the
Commission during the period of time up to and including August 30, 2020;thereafter, for any application for a
project received by the Commission after September 1,2020 thenthe requirements of section 13 are hereby
repealed intheir entirety; orto take any other action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen for the Conservation Commission
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 37 be indefinitely postponed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee unanimously voted to indefinitely postpone Article 37.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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ARTICLE 38
AMEND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT BY-LAW
Article 38To see if the Town will vote to amend Stormwater Management By-law Article XXI as follows:
Amend Section 3.0 Definitions asfollows:
Delete the following text:
M. REDEVELOPMENT: Any construction, alteration, orimprovement exceeding land disturbance of 5,000 square
feet, where the existing land use iscommercial, industrial, institutional, or multifamily residential.
Insert the following text:
M. REDEVELOPMENT: Development, rehabilitation, expansion, demolition, construction, land alteration, or phased
projects that disturb the ground surface, including impervious surfaces, on previously developed sites. The creation
of new areas of impervious surface or new areas of land disturbance on asite constitutes development, not
redevelopment, even where such activities are part of acommon plan which also involves redevelopment.
Redevelopment includes maintenance and improvement of existing roadways including widening less than asingle
lane, adding shoulders, correcting substandard intersections, improving existing drainage systems and repaving;
and remedial projects specifically designed to provide improved stormwater management such as projects to
separate storm drains and sanitary sewers and stormwater retrofit projects, all of the foregoing in every respect
only as towhere the existing land use is commercial, industrial, institutional, or multifamily residential; and
Amend section 6.0B1 Exemptions, by adding, after the words “less than 5000 square feet” the words
this being the threshold for exemption for projects commenced during the period of time up to orincluding
August 30, 2019, and thereafter, for any further projects commenced on orafter September 1,2019, the threshold
square footage for this exemption shall be any activity that will disturb an area less than twenty thousand ( 20,000)
square feet or less than 25% of acontiguous property, whichever isless.”; or to take any other action related
thereto.
Board of Selectmen for the Conservation Commission
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 38 be indefinitely postponed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee unanimously voted to indefinitely postpone Article 38.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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ARTICLE 39
REIMBURSEMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COSTS FOR STUDENTS IN FOSTER CARE ( SCHOOLS)
Article 39To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to chapter 44, section 70 of the General Laws of the
Commonwealth, to authorize the Canton School Committee, with the approval of the Canton Board of Selectmen,
to enter into contracts to identify and pursue federal government reimbursements ( including for these purposes
reimbursements pursuant to the United States Social Security Act US Code Title IV-E) for, or the revenues or
available resources that may be generated by, programs or activities beingcarried out by the Town of Canton
and/or the Canton Public Schools, regarding any expenses applicable tothe transportation for educational purposes
of children infoster care; or to take any other action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen for Canton School Committee
MOVED: That the Canton School Committee be authorized, pursuant to chapter 44, section 70 of
the General Laws of the Commonwealth, with the approval of the Canton Board of Selectmen, to enter
into contracts to identify and pursue federal government reimbursements ( including for these purposes
reimbursements pursuant to the United States Social Security Act US Code Title IV-E) for, or the
revenues or available resources that may be generated by, programs or activities being carried out by
the Town of Canton and/ or the Canton Public Schools, regarding any expenses applicable to the
transportation for educational purposes of children in foster care.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee unanimously recommends this article, which will authorize the School
Committee, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to identify and apply for federal reimbursements for
transportation of children in foster care. The Town Meeting must vote to grant this authorization inorder for the
School Committee to be able to apply for the federal reimbursement.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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ARTICLE 40
ACCEPTANCE OF VILLAGE GATE ROAD AS A TOWN WAY
Article 40To see if the Town will vote toaccept Village Gate Road as atown way, as recommended by the
Planning Board and laid out bythe Board of Selectmen pursuant to G.L. c.41 and c.82; to authorize the Board of
Selectmen to acquire by purchase, gift, or eminent domain such land and easements for the creation, maintenance
and operation of apublic way, including but not limited to easements for access, grading, drainage, sloping,
construction and utilities, inall orany portions of the parcels listed below; tosee ifthe Town will vote toraise and
appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or transfer from available funds, asum of money for such
purposes; and further to authorize the Board of Selectmen and Town officers to take any and all related actions
necessary orappropriate to carry out the purposed of this article; orto take any other action related thereto.
Property AddressTown Assessor ID
0 Village GateMap 90 Parcel 14
0 Village GateMap 91 Parcel 24
0 Village GateMap 90 Parcel 18
0 Village GateMap 101 Parcel 92
1 Village GateMap 102 Parcel 35
3 Village GateMap 102 Parcel 34
4 Village GateMap 102 Parcel 22
5 Village GateMap 102 Parcel 33
6 Village GateMap 102 Parcel 24
7 Village GateMap 102 Parcel 32
8 Village GateMap 102 Parcel 25
10 Village GateMap 102 Parcel 26
11 Village GateMap 102 Parcel 31
12 Village GateMap 102 Parcel 27
14 Village GateMap 102 Parcel 28
15 Village GateMap 102 Parcel 30
16 Village GateMap 101 Parcel 52
18 Village Gate Map 101 Parcel 81
20 Village Gate Map 101 Parcel 82
21 Village GateMap 102 Parcel 63
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 40 be indefinitely postponed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee voted to postpone indefinitely Article 40 because the street was not
ready to be accepted by the Town at the time oftheir meeting.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
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