BOS minutes 05-26-20

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Virtual Meeting via Zoom
May 26, 2020
5:30 p.m.
Present: Chairman Christopher J. Connolly ~ Vice Chairman John J. Connolly ~
Clerk Thomas W. Theodore I Mark J. Porter I Michael C. Loughran
Also Present: Charles J. Aspinwall, Town Administrator; Laurie Bogue, Administrative Secretary
Meeting called to order at 5:30 PM.
Selectmen John Connolly asked for a moment of silence for the passing of Conservation Agent Regen
Milani's father John Jamison. He asked for thoughts for the family.
Board of Health Pandemic Update
Julie Goodman, Chair of the Board of Health, appeared before the Board to update on the Board of
Health and Covid 19. She noted that the community has been working together to keep everyone safe
and that everything has been an advisory and not an order. Ms. Goodman updated the Board on tobacco
regulations. Cindy Bonner, Public Health Nurse, commented that she is in communication with the
Department of Public Health to make sure information is communicated. Ms. Goodman noted that the
Board of Health has been working on contract tracing, where Chief Doody noted that the State has
assisted with contract tracing at the facilities in town. A discussion was had regarding what the projections
look like for August. There was a discussion about Annual Town Meeting and the gathering of crowds.
Letter of support for the Planning Board's Community Preservation Committee application for a
COVID-19 Emergency Housing Relief Program
Selectmen Porter recused himself from this discussion, as an owner of rental property in Canton. Laura
Smead, Town Planner, was asking support from the Board on behalf of the Planning Board, for an
application for an Emergency Housing Relief Fund using CAP Funds. She noted that this program would
benefit approximately 10 families, who are having difficulty making housing payments. Ms. Smead noted
that the Town would contract an outside company to administer the program. It was requested that Town
Counsel review this. A discussion was had. The Board noted they have questions and postponed their
vote to a future meeting.
Discussion Greenlodge Parking Stickers
Charlie Aspinwall noted to the Board, about a different process for the sale of the Greenlodge Parking
Stickers, in order to avoid long lines at Town Hall. He noted that applications would be accepted from
May 29 until June 12, 2020 with a random drawing lottery conducted by the Town Clerk on June 17,
2020. The stickers would be mailed out by June 19, 2020. Mr. Aspinwall noted this new process will be
communicated on the website, in the newspaper etc.
Motion was made by Selectmen Theodore, that the Board, given the constraints imposed by proper
protocols to stop the spread of the Covid-19 virus, adopt the Greenlodge Street Parking Sticker
Distribution program as outlined by the Finance Director, Selectmen Porter seconded.
Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0