BOS-12-14-2004

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BOAR D OF SELECTMEN MINUTES
TUESDAY, December 14,2004
MEMORIAL HALL

Present: John J. Connolly, Chairman; Avril T. Elkort, Vice-Chairman; Robert E. Burr,
Jr., Clerk; Victor D. Del Vecchio, Member; Gerald A. Salvatori, Jr., Member; William T.
Friel, Town Administrator; and Judy Nelson, Executive Secretary

Location: Salah Room, Memorial Hall

Chairman Connolly called the Meeting of the Board of Selectmen to order at 7 :03 p.m.

Con2;ressman Stephen Lvnch: Congressman Lynch presented to the Board with good
news. He was pleased to present the Town of Canton a check in the amount of Fifty
Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) for improvements at the Canton Junction Commuter Rail
Station.

Mr. Del Vecchio thanked the Congressman for his procurement and extended his
appreciation as a Selectmen and as a resident of Chapman Street.

Mrs. Elkort also thanked Congressman Lynch for his continued support and work he has
done for the Town.

Congressman Lynch said he believed this was money well spent.

Mr. Burr thanked the senator for coming in from Washington to make this presentation.

Mr. Connolly thanked the senator and his staff for their continuation to keep the Town of
Canton up-to-date and involved. He thanked Senator Joyce for his continued support.

Police Department Chief Peter Bright: Chief Bright announced the appointments of two
new officers. He noted that both candidates are current Town of Canton permanent
intermittent police officers. The two new officers are: Brendan T. Healy and Brian W.
Simpkins. The Chief informed the Committee that both officers are well liked and
believes an asset to the police force.

ATM - Canton Center Desi2;n Review Board: Paul Schneiders, Esquire; John Marini,
Business Owner, Dean Miller, CCDRB Chairman:

Mr. Schneiders presented to the Board an Article for Annual Town Meeting that would
dissolve the Design Review Board. Mr. Schneiders noted that he felt this would be in the
best benefit ofthe Town. He had several examples of business owners who were unhappy
with the actions of this Board. He felt this Board was not "user friendly".

Mr. Marini noted how this Board had cost him unjustifiable amounts of money. The
Board, he felt, was overstepping its authority. Mr. Marini noted that he is a good
businessman who hires professional landscapers and architects to inform him of his legal

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