Canton, Massachusetts · Saved source text
BOS_09-5-06
Saved text from 1 of 7 source pages. Transcription and OCR may contain errors; verify figures and wording against the original.
Source page 1
Minutes Board of Selectmen Meeting Tuesday, September 5, 2006 Memorial Hall Victor D. Del Vecchio, Chairman, Avril T. Elkort, Vice-Chairman; John 1. Connolly, Clerk; Robert E. Burr, Jr., Member; Gerald A. Salvatori, Jr., Member; William T. Friel Town Administrator; Judy Nelson, Administrative Secretary. Meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m. Congratulations to Canton Junior Little League State Champions - Rob Davis, Manager Mr. Burr congratulated the 14-year-old State Champs along with their coaching staff. The State Champs presented the Board of Selectmen a framed picture. Rob Davis thanked the Town, the businesses, stores, and noted without their support this would not have possible. Police Department: Introduction of New Recruit; Kevin Albert; Proclamation; Recognition of Retiree Police Officer Andy Teague Chief Berkowitz introduced new recruit Kevin Albert a lifelong resident of Canton. He welcomed him to the Police Department. Chief Berkowitz congratulated Andy Teague on his retirement acknowledging his outstanding work. The Board of Selectmen presented a Proclamation to Officer Teague thanking him for his dedication to the Town for so many years wishing him well on his Retirement. Canton Cares: Tony Andreotti: The Veteran's Agent Tony Andreotti thanked the Board for inviting him this evening. He informed the residents of the success of the Canton Cares Program in the past. Mr. Andreotti noted that we were now in our fourth year at war and unfortunately, some forget we still have young men and women still over there. He noted that donations were being accepted at the following locations: Schools, Canton Town Club, Town Hall, the Fire Department, Springdale Variety, and the American Legion: Items such as: Visine, razors, pipe cleaners, DVD players, phone cards, magazines, paperback books, baby wipes, and copies of the Canton Citizen. He noted that these gifts will make these officer's lives a little more cheerful. Mr. Connolly noted that volunteers would be getting together at the American Legion to assemble these gifts. Anyone interested in helping can call the Veteran's Office at 781- 821-5005.