BOS Minutes 10-16-18

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Board of Selectmen
Minutes
October 16, 2018
Memorial Hall, 801 Washington Street, Canton, MA
Salah Meeting Room
7:00 p.m.
Present: Vice Chairman Christopher J. Connolly ~ Clerk Kevin T. Feeney
Thomas W. Theodore I John J. Connolly
Also Present: Charles J. Aspinwall, Town Administrator and Laurie Bogue, Administrative Secretary
Meeting was called to order at 7:04 pm.
It was noted by Acting Chairman Mr. Chris Connolly, that Chairman Mark Porter was not able to be in
attendance at the meeting and that he may be participating remotely.
Mr. John Connolly asked for a moment of silence for the passing of two Canton residents, retired Canton
Firefighter Jimmy McGuire and retired Canton Police Officer Thomas Kelleher, Sr. Mr. Connolly
requested keeping the families in your prayers.
Mr. Chris Connolly noted that Mr. Porter will be participating remotely due to his geographic location,
which is permissible under 940 CMR 29.10 (5).
Beautification Committee Update
Mr. Peter Pineo appeared before the Board on behalf of the Beautification Committee to give an update
on the Viaduct area project. He noted that there have been many improvements to the park area, and
stated that this is a major gateway to the town. Mr. Pineo commented that the fence in the waterfall
area needs a lot of work and they are looking for approval to replace it to become a more safe structure
as well as a better visual enhancement. He was looking for direction from the Board as to some options
for those enhancements. Mr. Feeney noted that the fence does not fall under CPA funding because the
fence is not a historic building, only a deteriorating fence. Mr. Pineo also mentioned that the growth on
the Viaduct has been removed by the Town and he has received many positive comments from
residents which means that people do notice. Mr. Pineo continued with his comments by stating that
the Committee would look for Board approval to pursue the possibility of getting lighting in the area. It
was also mentioned that there could be questions about the land ownership in the Viaduct area and it
was noted that they should get Town Counsel involved to get the legal documents supporting the
ownership of the land.
Interview for the Conservation Agent position