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TOWN OF CANTON 
CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS 
Minutes of the Canton Board of Health Meeting on February 5, 2018. 
PRESENT: Ms. Ruth Slattery, Chair 
Dr. Julie Goodman, Vice Chair 
Dr. Alan Rapoport, Clerk 
ALSO 
PRESENT: Mr. John L. Ciccotelli, Health Director 
Ms. Cindy Bonner, Health Nurse 
ABSENT: Ms. Karen D. Murphy, Recording Secretary 
Ms. Slattery opened the meeting at 7:24 p.m. in the Salah Meeting Room, Memorial Hall, located at 
801 Washington Street, Canton, Massachusetts. 
KEEPING OF ANIMALS 
13 Cynthia Road: Mr. Ciccotelli has reviewed the application, and it is in order. Upon a motion from 
Dr. Goodman, seconded by Dr. Rapoport, the Board voted to approve the keeping of two horses at 13 
Cynthia Road. VOTED: 3 — 0. 
11 Bridle Path: Ms. Ellen Grund and Ms. Kathleen McAdams were present. They are interested in 
purchasing the property where they would like to house two rescue horses. All neighbors received the 
letter about the application to keep horses, and all letters were acknowledged, except for the letter sent to 
the State. They presented plans to convert the existing garage into a two stall barn. The horses will have 
access to two acres of land on a five -acre tract of property and they will be housed in the barn at night. 
Covered containers will be used to store food and compost manure, which Mr. Ciccotelli noted was a 
cutting-edge method for composting that kills fly larvae and keeps rodents away. Horse fencing would be 
put up in the back of the property to protect the horses and wetlands. 
Several neighbors were in attendance to hear the presentation, and they were able to ask questions. 
Dr. Patrick Murphy, of 23 Farm Street, expressed his concern for the safety of his young children, 
especially considering potential behavioral issues with rescued horses, and danger if they escape from 
their stalls. 
Ms. Doreen Finke Schlossberg, voiced her concern whether the horses would be given access to sufficient 
space, as well as concerns about fencing. She questioned why Canton Board of Health is the only town 
board that deals with livestock, and she asked questions about the change of a garage to a barn and how 
that affected zoning. Ms. McAdams responded that she spoke with Mr. Ed Walsh at the Building 
Department about converting the garage to a barn. They would need to pull a permit for the construction. 
Ms. Grund said that the land would provide sufficient minimum acreage for two horses. Rescue horses 
would be well vetted for them, ensuring that they want true, gentle and easy horses. Ms. McAdams spoke 
about enrichment and keeping the horses active.

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James Steanman of 27 Farm Street asked about fence in terms of height and aesthetics, and how it may 
affect the future sale of properties in the neighborhood. Mr. Ciccotelli spoke from personal experience 
about horses and fencing. There is no standard height, but common heights are 4' and/or chest height. 
Mr. Anthony Ruscito of 590 Randolph Street reported that online consensus is for 5' fencing in 
Oklahoma. He was concerned about the location of the barn relative to odors. He also asked for more 
information about rescued horses. Ms. Grund and Ms. McAdams described the horses as "easy keepers". 
They often were used for riding education, and they are being rescued from being destroyed when they 
are no longer actively used for rider education. 
Mr. Marc LoPilato of 600 Randolph Street asked about the process to renew the permit. Mr. Ciccotelli 
said that the application is renewed every two years with regular inspections, unless there are complaints, 
then inspections would be more frequent. 
Upon a motion from Dr. Goodman, seconded by Dr. Rapoport, the Board voted to approve the keeping of 
horses at 11 Bridle Path. VOTED: 3 — 0. 
PERMITS/LICENSES/APPROVALS 
Local Upgrade Approval — 2 Glen Road: Mr. Ciccotelli reported that the land is mostly ledge, and the 
best solution is a tight tank. This item was tabled till the next Board of Health meeting as abutters need to 
be notified of this variance request. 
Tobacco and Retail Food Service — Rite Aid: Mr. Ciccotelli noted that the new tobacco rules in Canton 
allow for a transfer of ownership within the first six months of a sale. The facility will still be called Rite 
Aid, but it will be owned by Walgreens. Upon a motion from Dr. Goodman, seconded by Dr. Rapoport, 
the Board voted to approve a tobacco permit to Walgreens, dba as Rite Aid at 4 Washington Street due to 
a change in ownership. VOTED: 3 — 0. Upon a motion from Dr. Goodman, seconded by Dr. Rapoport, 
the Board voted to approve a Retail Food Service permit to Walgreens, dba as Rite Aid at 4 Washington 
Street due to a change in ownership. VOTED 3-0. 
Retail Food Service — Luke's Liquors: Upon a motion from Dr. Goodman, seconded by Dr. Rapoport, 
the Board voted to approve a retail food service permit to Luke's Liquors at 3 Washington Street. 
VOTED: 3 — 0. 
Food Service — Dunkin Donuts: Upon a motion from Dr. Goodman, seconded by Dr. Rapoport, the 
Board voted to approve a retail food service, food service A, and milk & cream permits to Dunkin 
Donuts at 725 Washington Street. VOTED: 3 — 0. 
Food Service — Copper City Express: Upon a motion from Dr. Goodman, seconded by Dr. Rapoport, 
the Board voted to approve a retail food service, food service A and milk & cream permits to Copper 
City Express at 666 Sherman Street/Canton Junction MBTA Station. VOTED: 3 — 0. 
Food Service — Trillium Brewing Company: Upon a motion from Dr. Goodman, seconded by Dr. 
Rapoport, the Board voted to approve a retail food service permit to Trillium Brewing Company at 110 
Shawmut Road. VOTED: 3 — 0.

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Food Service — Slices: Upon a motion from Dr. Goodman, seconded by Dr. Rapoport, the Board voted 
to approve a food service A and milk & cream permits to Slices at 323 Turnpike Street due to a change of 
owner. VOTED: 3 — 0. 
Food Service — Angelo's Pizza: Upon a motion from Dr. Goodman, seconded by Dr. Rapoport, the 
Board voted to approve a retail food service, food service A, and milk & cream permits t to Angelo Pizza 
at 1 Beaumont Street due to a change of owner. VOTED: 3 — 0. 
Disposal Works — Riccio Excavating: Upon a motion from Dr. Goodman, seconded by Dr. Rapoport, 
the Board voted to approve a disposal works permit to Riccio Excavating of Mansfield. VOTED: 3 — 0. 
Food Service: Upon a motion by Dr. Goodman, seconded by Dr. Rapoport, the Board moved to grant 
the renewal of 144 permits for food services on file at the Canton Health Office from January 1, 2018 to 
December 31, 2018. VOTED: 3 — 0. 
Tobacco: Upon a motion by Dr. Goodman, seconded by Dr. Rapoport, the Board moved to grant the 
renewal of 25 permits for tobacco on file at the Canton Health Office from January 1, 2018 to December 
31, 2018. VOTED: 3-0. 
Disposal Works Installer: Upon a motion by Dr. Goodman, seconded by Dr. Rapoport, the Board 
moved to grant the renewal of 19 permits for disposal works installers on file at the Canton Health Office 
from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018. VOTED: 3 — 0. 
Haul Offal: Upon a motion by Dr. Goodman, seconded by Dr. Rapoport, the Board moved to grant the 
renewal of 10 permits for haul offal on file at the Canton Health Office from January 1, 2018 to 
December 31, 2018. VOTED: 3 — 0. 
DNA Research: Upon a motion by Dr. Goodman, seconded by Dr. Rapoport, the Board moved to grant 
the renewal of 1 permit for DNA research on file at the Canton Health Office from January 1, 2018 to 
December 31, 2018. VOTED: 3 — 0. 
Health Clubs: Upon a motion by Dr. Goodman, seconded by Dr. Rapoport, the Board moved to grant 
the renewal of 2 permits for health clubs on file at the Canton Health Office from January 1, 2018 to 
December 31, 2018. VOTED: 3 — 0. 
Ice Rinks: Upon a motion by Dr. Goodman, seconded by Dr. Rapoport, the Board moved to grant the 
renewal of 2 permits for ice rinks on file at the Canton Health Office from January 1, 2018 to December 
31, 2018. VOTED: 3 — 0. 
Year-round Semi -Public Swimming Pools: Upon a motion by Dr. Goodman, seconded by Dr. 
Rapoport, the Board moved to grant the renewal of permits to 4 year-round semi-public swimming pools 
on file at the Canton Health Office from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018. VOTED: 3 — 0.

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Seasonal Semi -Public Swimming Pools: Upon a motion by Dr. Goodman, seconded by Dr. Rapoport, 
the Board moved to grant the renewal of permits to 16 seasonal semi-public swimming pools on file at the 
Canton Health Office from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018. VOTED: 3 — 0. 
Riding Stable: Upon a motion by Dr. Goodman, seconded by Dr. Rapoport, the Board moved to grant 
the renewal of 1 permit for a riding stable on file at the Canton Health Office from January 1, 2018 to 
December 31, 2018. VOTED: 3 — 0. 
Day Camp: Upon a motion by Dr. Goodman, seconded by Dr. Rapoport, the Board moved to grant the 
renewal of 12 permits for day camps on file at the Canton Health Office from January 1, 2018 to 
December 31, 2018. VOTED: 3 — 0. 
Hazardous Materials:: Upon a motion by Dr. Goodman, seconded by Dr. Rapoport, the Board moved 
to grant the renewal of 49 Hazardous Material permits on file at the Canton Health Office from 
February 1, 2018 to January 31, 2019. VOTED: 3 — 0. 
Body Art Studio: Upon a motion by Dr. Goodman, seconded by Dr. Rapoport, the Board moved to 
grant the renewal of I permit for a Body Art Studio on file at the Canton Health Office from 
January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018. VOTED: 3 — 0. 
Body Art Practitioner: Upon a motion by Dr. Goodman, seconded by Dr. Rapoport, the Board moved 
to grant the renewal of 1 permit for a Body Art Practitioner on file at the Canton Health Office from 
January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018. VOTED: 3 — 0. 
DISCUSSION 
Summer Safety Fair: The annual family event will be held on May 18 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at 
Pequitside Farm. 
Marijuana Sales: Dr. Rapoport requested that the topic be tabled until next month due to the lateness of 
the hour. 
Flu Shots: Although supplies are limited, everyone was encouraged to get vaccinated. The flu season 
goes until April, and the vaccination is recommended. 
Gas Pipeline Letter to Governor Baker: Dr. Goodman recused herself from the discussion. Upon a 
motion by Dr. Rapoport, seconded by Ms. Slattery, the Board moved to approve the submission of a letter 
to Governor Baker regarding gas pipelines after a typographical error is corrected. VOTED: 2 —1 
abstention. 
BUDGET 
Budget: Mr. Ciccotelli reported that the FY19 budget will be prepared later this month. There is only 
one change from last year's budget. The line item for the animal inspector was removed, as that position 
is now housed by the Canton Police Department. 
ANNUAL TOWN REPORT Mr. Ciccotelli reported that the 2017 Annual Town Report has been 
submitted to the Selectmen's Office.

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ADMINISTRATION 
Regular Session Minutes — November 6, 2017: Upon a motion from Dr. Goodman, seconded by Dr. 
Rapoport the Board voted to approve the regular session minutes of November 6, 2017 as presented. 
VOTED: 3 — 0. 
Executive Session Minutes — November 6, 2017: Upon a motion from Dr. Goodman, seconded by Dr. 
Rapoport the Board voted to approve the executive session minutes of November 6, 2017 as presented. 
VOTED: 3 — 0. 
BILLS AND VOUCHERS 
Bills and Vouchers: Upon a motion from Dr. Goodman, seconded by Dr. Rapoport the Board voted to 
approve the bills and vouchers as presented. VOTED: 3 — 0. 
ADDITIONAL ITEMS 
Next Meeting: The next meeting will is scheduled for March 5, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. 
ADJOURNMENT 
Adjournment: Upon a motion from Dr. Goodman, seconded by Dr. Rapoport, the Board voted to 
adjourn the meeting at 8:44 pm to go into executive session for deliberations regarding legal strategy 
against a party. VOTED: 3 — 0. 
Respectfully submitted 
Alan Rapoport, OD 
Clerk