BOS-10-11-2005

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES
October 11,2005
MEMORIAL HALL

Present: Robert E. Burr, Jr., Chairman, Victor D. Del Vecchio, Vice-Chairman; John 1.
Connolly, Clerk; Avril T. Elkort, Member; Gerald A. Salvatori, Jr., Member, William T.
Friel, Town Administrator, Christina Carlton, Executive Assistant.

Location: Salah Room, Memorial Hall

Meeting was called to Order at 7:01 p.m.

Mr. Connolly requested a moment of silence, for three Canton residents. 19-year-old
Lance Corporal Shayne Cabino who was killed in action in Iraq last Thursday. Our
thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Please take a moment to remember
him in your prayers.

The Town also lost Sgt. Bertelleti who worked many years for our Police Force. We also
lost a member of Canton who dedicated many years of work for our Recreation
Department, Mr. Clyde Pushard. Mr. Connolly stated "I knew Clyde both personally and
professionally and was quite a gentleman".

If I could ask Mr. Chairman and members of the Board that we take a moment of silence
for Lance Corporal Cabino, Sergeant Bertelleti, and Mr. Clyde Pushard.

Special Town Meeting - Article 17: Village Gate:

This STM Article 17 is part of our Warrant. Mr. Staiti and Mr. Considine would like to
give a presentation on behalf of their proposal. Mr. Burr noted the large number of people
in attendance and asked that they hold their comments, questions, and statements until
Mr. Staiti and Mr. Considine complete their presentation at which time, he would be
happy to recognize these people.

Mr. Staiti approached the Board. He noted his appreciation for being granted the
opportunity to inform the Board of their proposal, the plans, and appraise the board of
what is occurring at this point. The process has been ongoing and has involved a lot of
hard work.

Mr. Staiti introduced the members of the team: Steve DeCourse, Project Engineer, John
Gillam, our traffic consultant was unable to attend, Patrick Considine, resident and
builder, and Nancy Phalen, Director of Marketing.

Mr. Staiti presented the plan that had been previously considered by the Planning Board
and apprised the Board of what has gone on since this plan originated. He readdressed the
issue of the Village Housing Overlay District, an active adult community, what it means,
and what it is they are attempting to place on this piece of land, and finally as to the
significant benefits that the town will gain from this project. There are town-wide
community interests. He stated that both he and Mr. Considine had entertained