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SB Minutes 6-16-26
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Minutes June 16, 2026 7:00 PM Meeting Memorial Hall, 801 Washington St., Canton, MA Chair Susan Harrington I Vice -Chair Patricia M. Boyden Clerk John R. McCourt I Member Michael C. Loughran 1 Member Julie Beckham The meeting was called to order at 7:01 PM The Chair noted the meeting is being recorded by Canton Community Television The Chair read statement about Public Comment Time was provided for attendees to discuss items not on the agenda Pam Berman, 190 Westchester Drive; Brenda Sweeney, Canton; Kevin Donovan, Adrienne Drive; Mary Graziano, 5 Ponkapoag Way; Bridget Vaughan, 140 Culloden Drive all provided comments to the Board. Motion was made that the Board approve the contract for the Fire Chief Jamie Meier Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0 Town Clerk, Tracy Kenney performed a swearing in ceremony for Fire Chief Jamie Meier with family members present. Library Events- Park Dedication and Construction update Peg Mead and Emily Prigot, Library Trustees announced the Park Dedication on Saturday June 201h at 11 AM, where the pergola will be dedicated to Lisa and Bill Quinn. The discussion continued. Ms. Mead continued to note that the Library will have a temporary closure starting June 29, 2026 for a few weeks, no meeting rooms available, online services will remain. The closure is for the next chapter of their construction project. The discussion continued. It is expected that completion will be fall of 2027. Consider the request to access $1,600,000 in Special Education Reserve Funds to offset the projected FY26 deficit Derek Folan, Superintendent of Schools, Brian Lynch, Assistant Superintendent, were before the Board to request a $1,600,000 from Special Education Reserve Fund to mitigate balances due to unanticipated cost with increase in out of district tuition and transportations. Mr. Lynch noted this is hard to predict, with new students moving into town etc. Mr. Folan noted that 100% is for Special Education costs. The discussion continued. Motion was made that the Board authorize access to $1,600,000 in Special Education Reserve Funds to offset the projected FY26 deficit Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0 Petition from NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy Petition for the purpose of obtaining a grant of location to install one new pole, N295/1313 on Dan Road necessary to provide service to #45 Dan Road
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It was noted that this not an advertised Public Hearing. Abutters have been notified, and Engineering has reviewed and approved the location. Motion was made that the Board grant the Petition from NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy Petition for the purpose of obtaining a grant of location to install one new pole, #295/13B on Dan Road necessary to provide service to #45 Dan Road Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0 2026 Scarecrow Stroll Fundraiser Marilyn Burke was before the Board to announce the 4`h annual Scarecrow Stroll to benefit the Food Pantry. A discussion continued. She noted the cost will be $150 per lamppost and is seeking downtown businesses to sponsor. All materials will be taken down by November 7, 2026. The presentation continued. Motion was made that the Board approve the 2026 Scarecrow Stroll as presented. Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0 Prynne Hills, Prynne Hills, One Arboreteum, Millside rent adjustment discussion Kevin Shea, Housing Coordinator, was before the Board to discuss rent adjustments for 3 properties, Prynne Hills, One Arboreteum, Millside. He was before the Board to request approval for the annual rent adjustment and utility allowance updates for the Local Initiative Programs at each of those developments. Mr. Shea noted the adjusted rents comply with the provision in the Regulatory and Use Agreement that rents for the affordable units are subject to change from time to time if necessary to reflect any changes in the Area Median Income. The discussion continued. Mr. McCourt noted he is not in favor of any rental increase and thinks it should be on individual basis. The discussion continued about existing tenants. Mr. Shea noted it is a multi party agreement, between the state, town, and builder. The discussion continued. The Board requested further data. This was take under advisement until a future meeting. Consider Award of FY 2027 Stop Loss Health Reinsurance Contract Randy Scollins, Finance Director and Allyson Podgurski, Town Accountant were before the Board to discuss the Stop Loss Health Reinsurance Contract. Mr. Scollins noted the town is self insured, the town carries all risk, and pays all the bills. The discussion continued. With the assistance from Cook and Company,the lowest cost bidder was HM Insurance. The reinsurance covers for 24 months. The discussion continued. Motion was made that the fiscal 2027 Stop -Loss Reinsurance contract related to the Town's self -insured group health insurance plans be awarded to HM Insurance Group of Pennsylvania with an aggregate deductible of two -hundred fifty thousand ($250,000) and an Individual Claim Attachment Point of two - hundred twenty-five thousand ($225,000), and with monthly premium rates of $67.78 and $183.55 for individual and family plans, respectively. And that the Finance Director be authorized to execute this contract on behalf of the Town. Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr, T. Boyden Vote: 5-0 Motion was made that the Board accept and endorse the Easement for Canton Reserve -(Stillwater Road, Foundry Lane, Dalebrook Court) as a public way Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0 Motion was made that the Board appoint a Police Sergeant -Timothy Taylor Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0 Motion was made that the Board appoint the Assessing Technician -Rachel Kimball, Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0
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Motion was made that the Board approve the Personnel Action Form (PAF) for Public Health Nurse -Kara Johnson Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0 Motion was made that the Board approve thejob description for the Conservation Environmental Specialist Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0 Motion was made that the Board approve the Chapter 90 project reimbursement in the amount of $246,830 for the Revere Court Replacement Easement Taking Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0 Motion was made that the Board approve the Chapter 90 project reimbursement in the amount of $30, 380.78 for the Ames Ave. et at, paving project Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0 Motion was made that the Board approve the Chapter 90 project reimbursement in the amount of $69,927.32 for the Blackman Road et at, paving project Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0 Motion was made that the Board approve the Common Victuallers' License for The Rolling Scones, LLC DBA The Alchemist Baker Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0 Motion was made that the Board approve the application to obtain an Entertainment Permit at a One -Day event to have a DJ for wedding entertainment at Northern Spy Restaurant, 4 Rolling Mill Way, on June 20, 2026, 4 PM-10 PM on the patio; 4 PM-11 PM inside, contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief Approval Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0 Motion was made that the Board accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A: the following donations to the Department of Elder and Human Services: $25.00 in memory of Mary Moran and Peg Meissner from Lois Short $50.00 in memory of Mary Moran from Ed and Joan Kacey Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0 Motion was made that the Board accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A: the following donations to the Fire Department: $100 from Marian Pendergast $25 from Louise Scanlon-Oberg Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0 Motion was made that the Board accept and authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A: the grant of $12,500 from Outfront Media for 120 Cedar Street Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0 Motion was made that the Board appoint a member to the Canton Cultural Council -Angela Mouradian Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0 Motion was made that the Board appoint a member to the Canton Housing Authority -Agnes Hagan Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 4-0-1 (Mr. McCourt abstain)
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Pickleball discussion Vice Chair Trish Boyden, noted the that the location prospects are continuing to move forward. She noted a couple of locations that are being explored, Draper land, Ponkapoag Water Tower, Trillium, Point 32, to name a few. The discussion continued. Interim Town Administrator Jennifer Kemalian, noted the fiscally responsible process an usual course is to do a feasibility study. There was more discussion. Mr. Loughran also mentioned land on Route 138 on Canton line, in Stoughton. The discussion continued regarding a lease. There was discussion about a possible placeholder for CPC Funding. There was not motion. Pappas Hearing written testimony Motion was made that the Board approve the statement for submission as written testimony to the Special Legislative Commission to study the Pappas. Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0 Motion was made that the Board approve the Policy on Hiring and Personnel Action Forms Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0 Motion was made that the Board approve the Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $5987.50 Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Ms. T. Boyden Vote: 5-0 The Vendor Warrant total for the week of 06/04/26: $ 1,400,353.23 The Payroll Warrant total for the week of 06/04/26: $ 3,867.57 The Vendor Warrant total for the week of 06/11/26: $ 3,506,965.96 The Payroll Warrant total for the week of 06/11/26: $ 2,292,761.90 Town Administrator Update Jennifer Kemalian, noted that the town is under a Level 2 significant drought status. Further information can be found on the website. She continued to note the affordable housing lotteries. More information on the website. There are many vacancies on Boards and Committee. An advertisement will be in the Canton Citizen. The CDEI will be holding a Juneteenth event on Friday June 19 from 1-3 at Northern Spy patio. Chair Sue Harrington announced the Farmers Market has started, Sundays 10-2 PM at Canton High School. The Select Board will hold the next meeting on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 7:00 PM Salah Meeting Room, Memorial Hall, 801 Washington Street Motion was made to adjourn at 8:40 PM Motion: Mr. J. McCourt Second: Mr. P. Boyden Vote: 5-0 Respectfully s mitted, hen McCourt Clerk VJ.4 Date approved:
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Attachments for June 16, 2026 meeting 715 Fire Chief contract and swearing in,pdf 725 Library Announcements.pdf TIJ, 730 scarecrow stroll etc.pdf 730 school special education reserve fun... 730 SPED Reserve Memo FY26.pdf 740 Eversource Petition 45 Dan Road.pdf Tl 745 Marilyn Burke Scarecrow.pdf '�'? 750 additional for all agenda items.pdf 'A 750 include with all rent requests,pdf 750 Prynne Hills Rent Adjustment Reques... TABOO Arboretum Rent Adjustment Request... 810 MillSide Rent Adjustment Request 00... FIRE CHIEF (JM) FY27-28.pdf Library Park dedication.pdf School Committee vote on reserve fund t,..
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rA Ch 90 Reimbursement Ames ave et al.pdf Ch 90 Reimbursement Blackman Rd et al.... 'jj1, NB1 Stop loss.pdf NB2 easement for Canton Reserve.pdf NB3 appointment of Police Sargeant.pdf TA NB3 PAF Sergeant v2.pdf j NB3 PAF Taylor.pdf NB4 appointment of assessing technicia... 7 NB4 PAF Assessing.pdf NB5 Conservation - Environmental Speci... NB5 Conservation.pdf T�I NB6 Chapter 90 reimbursement.pdf N87 Alchemist Common Victualler appli... NB8 correction to donation for DEHS.pdf } NB8 donations to DEHS.pdf ':1, NB9 donations to the Fire Department.pdf TA N610 Outfront Media Donation 12,500.00... NB11 Appointment Request for Cultural ... NB12 Housing Authority appointment A... NB15 Pappas Hearing and Statement.pdf Northern Spy one day entertainment app... PAF Board of Health.pdf < wdnie old business approval of 05 - Amended -.. Other Cemetery Commitments 5-30-26.p tA Other Vendor Payroll 6-4-26.pdf other Vendor Payroll 6-11-26.pdf