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ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Article 15 – MOTION 12
MOVED: That Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000) be appropriated to be spent by the Department of Public
Works Superintendent with the approval of the Select Board for the purpose of Phase 1 Sewer Inflow/Infiltration
Rehabilitation and to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Select Board be authorized
to borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or any other enabling authority as may be, the sum of Four Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($400,000). It is the intent that the bonds and notes issued pursuant to this authority be general
obligations of the Town but it is expected that they shall be repaid in the first instance from Sewer Receipts.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 15, Motion 12 as printed in the warrant.
David Emhardt, Chair of the Capital Planning Committee, stated that the Capital Planning Committee supports this motion.
VOTED: Article 15, Motion 12 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Article 15 - MOTION 13
MOVED: That One Million Two Hundred Seventy-One Thousand Town Hundred Ten Dollars ($1,271,210) be
appropriated to be spent by the Finance Director (in his capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of the
Building Renovations Committee, the Select Board and the Library Board of Trustees for the purpose of
improvements/replacements of the Library Roof and HVAC and to meet said appropriation One Million One Hundred
Seventy Three Thousand Seventy Seven Dollars ($1,173,077) be transferred from Free Cash (Undesignated Fund
Balance) in the Treasury of the Town and that Ninety Eight Thousand One Hundred Thirty Three Dollars ($98,133) also
be transferred from surplus funds in the Bolivar Pool Capital Project Fund #43002-58900-BPOOL into the Library Roof /
HVAC capital project account.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Chair of the Finance Committee moved the following revised motion.
MOVED: That Three Million Nine Hundred Thirty-One Thousand Two Hundred Ten Dollars ($3,931,210) be appropriated
to be spent by the Finance Director (in his capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of the Building Renovations
Committee, the Select Board and the Library Board of Trustees for the purpose of improvements/replacements of the Library
Roof and HVAC and to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Select Board be authorized to
borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or any other enabling authority as may be, the sum of Two Million Six
Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($2,660,000) and that One Million One Hundred Seventy Three Thousand Seventy Seven Dollars
($1,173,077) be transferred from Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance) in the Treasury of the Town and that Ninety Eight
Thousand One Hundred Thirty Three Dollars ($98,133) also be transferred from surplus funds in the Bolivar Pool Capital Project
Fund #43002-58900-BPOOL into the Library Roof / HVAC capital project account. It is the intent that the bonds and notes issued
pursuant to this authority be general obligations of the Town.
VOTED: Article 15, Motion 13 revised motion adopted.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Article 15 – MOTION 14
MOVED: That Nineteen Thousand Six Hundred Sixty One Dollars ($19,661) be transferred from surplus funds in
the Pequitside Farm Parking Reconstruction Project Fund (#43905-58400-B2004) to supplement the purchase of a
Kubota RTV Utility Vehicle for Pequitside Farm under ATM 2023 Article 15 Motion 2.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 15, Motion 14 as printed in the warrant.
VOTED: Article 15, Motion 14 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED SHOW OF HANDS, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
Article 15 - MOTION 15
MOVED: That Fifty Five Thousand Dollars ($55,000) be appropriated to be spent by the Finance Director (in his
capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of the Department of Public Works Superintendent and the
Select Board for the purpose of purchasing a Ford Explorer Hybrid and to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer
with the approval of the Select Board be authorized to borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or any other enabling
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authority as may be, the sum of Fifty Five Thousand Dollars ($55,000). It is the intent that the bonds and notes issued
pursuant to this authority be general obligations of the Town.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 15, Motion 15 as printed in the warrant.
David Emhardt, Chair of the Capital Planning Committee, stated that the Capital Planning Committee supports this motion.
VOTED: Article 15, Motion 15 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Article 15 – MOTION 16
MOVED: That Two Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars ($270,000) be appropriated to be spent by the School
Committee to pay for the cost of purchasing unit ventilators for the John F. Kennedy Elementary School and to meet said
appropriation the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Select Board be authorized to borrow pursuant to any
applicable statute or any other enabling authority as may be, the sum of Two Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars
($270,000). It is the intent that the bonds and notes issued pursuant to this authority be general obligations of the
Town.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 15, Motion 16 as printed in the warrant.
David Emhardt, Chair of the Capital Planning Committee, stated that the Capital Planning Committee supports this motion.
VOTED: Article 15, Motion 16 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Article 15 – MOTION 17
MOVED: That Two Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($275,000) be appropriated to be spent by the School
Committee to pay for the cost of engineering designer services for masonry repairs of the Rodman Building and to meet
said appropriation the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Select Board be authorized to borrow pursuant to any
applicable statute or any other enabling authority as may be, the sum of Two Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars
($275,000). It is the intent that the bonds and notes issued pursuant to this authority be general obligations of the
Town.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 15, Motion 17 as printed in the warrant.
David Emhardt, Chair of the Capital Planning Committee, stated that the Capital Planning Committee supports this motion.
VOTED: Article 15, Motion 17 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Article 15 – MOTION 18
MOVED: That Eighty Three Thousand Dollars ($83,000) be appropriated to be spent by the Finance Director (in
his capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of the Department of Public Works Superintendent and the
Select Board for the purposes of various water capital projects as set forth below and to meet said appropriation Eighty
Three Thousand Dollars ($83,000) be transferred from water enterprise surplus (retained earnings).
FINCOM
RECOMMENDATIONS AMOUNT
Replace 2008 Ford F-150 $43,000
Replace 2002 Truck #38 Air Compressor with Current Model 40,000
TOTAL $83,000
The sums shown are intended to be estimates of individual items but the amount to be appropriated is one line item in
the total amount of Eighty Three Thousand Dollars ($83,000). The Finance Director and the Town Administrator, acting
jointly, are hereby authorized to distribute such funds in such manner as may be needed to accomplish the foregoing list
of projects; provided, however, that each project contained in the list set forth above is undertaken and that any excess
funds are available because one or more of the listed projects cost less than was estimated and not because a project
intended to be undertaken is not so undertaken.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 15, Motion 18 as printed in the warrant.
David Emhardt, Chair of the Capital Planning Committee, stated that the Capital Planning Committee supports this motion.
VOTED: Article 15, Motion 18 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Article 15 – MOTION 19
MOVED: That Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) be appropriated to be allocated under the authority
of the Capital Planning Committee and the Finance Director (in his capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the
approval of the Select Board for the contingency funding purpose of paying for costs that are higher than the budgeted
amounts for any items included in this Article 15, with the intent to provide said funding in the order formally requested
until the funds are exhausted, and to meet said appropriation of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) by
transfer from Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance) in the Treasury of Town into a Capital Project Contingency account.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 15, Motion 19 as printed in the warrant.
David Emhardt, Chair of the Capital Planning Committee, stated that the Capital Planning Committee supports this motion.
VOTED: Article 15, Motion 19 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Article 15 – MOTION 20
MOVED: That One Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Dollars ($133,000) be appropriated to be spent by the Finance
Director (in his capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of the Select Board to pay for the cost of
purchasing an Elder and Human Services bus and to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer with the approval of
the Select Board be authorized to borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or any other enabling authority as may be,
the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Dollars ($133,000) and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefore.
It is the intent that the bonds and notes issued pursuant to this authority be general obligations of the Town.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 15, Motion 20 as printed in the warrant.
David Emhardt, Chair of the Capital Planning Committee, spoke against this motion.
John Connolly, Chair of the Select Board, state that the Board voted unanimously to support this motion.
VOTED: Article 15, Motion 20 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HAND
ARTICLE 16
APPROVAL OF FUNDING FOR THE ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
Article 16 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, transfer from available
funds or transfer from Free Cash, a sum of money to be expended by the Director of Parks and Recreation, with the approval of the
Select Board, for the purpose of funding the annual July 4th community celebration in 2023; or to take any other action related thereto
with the intent these funds be available in FY23 in anticipation of July 4, 2023.
Select Board for the Canton Recreation Commission
MOVED: That the sum of Thirty Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000) be transferred from Free Cash (Undesignated
Fund Balance) to be expended by the Director of Parks and Recreation with the approval of the Select Board, for the July
4th community celebration in 2023 with the intent that said funds shall be available in FY23 in anticipation of July 4,
2023.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0
VOTED: ADOPTED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
ARTICLE 17
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RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
Article 17 To see if the Town will vote to adopt and approve the recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee for
Fiscal Year 2024 and to see if the Town will vote to implement such recommendations by appropriating a sum or sums of money from
the Community Preservation Fund established pursuant to Chapter 44B of the General Laws, or otherwise to raise and appropriate,
transfer from available funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money for such purposes; to authorize the Select
Board, with the approval of the Community Preservation Committee, to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain such real property
and property interests in the name of, or enforceable by the Town, including perpetual affordable housing restrictions, conservation
restrictions and historical preservation restrictions, and to dispose of Town property or portions thereof or interests therein, all as may
be required by the Community Preservation Act and Chapter 184 of the General Laws and as may be necessary or appropriate to carry
out the recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee; or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board for the Community Preservation Committee
Article 17 – COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 1
MOVED: That the sum of Forty-Five Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars ($45,196) be appropriated from
the Fiscal Year 2024 Community Preservation Fund revenues for the administrative expenses of the Community
Preservation Committee in Fiscal Year 2024 provided, however, that any amounts not used during the year for
administrative expenses shall revert back to the CPA Undesignated Fund Balance at the end of Fiscal Year 2024.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
John McSweeney, a member of the Community Preservation Committee, moved Article 17, Motion 1 as printed in the warrant.
VOTED: Article 17, Motion 1 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Article 17 – COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 2
MOVED: That the following fund transfers be hereby made in FISCAL YEAR 2024 as
recommended by the Community Preservation Committee:
A. Ninety Thousand Three Hundred Ninety Three Dollars ($90,393) be transferred from FISCAL YEAR 2024 receipts
of the Community Preservation Fund into the Fund Balance Reserved for Open Space/Recreation;
B. Ninety Thousand Three Hundred Ninety Three Dollars ($90,393) be transferred from FISCAL YEAR 2024 receipts
of the Community Preservation Fund into the Fund Balance Reserved for Historic Resources;
C. Ninety Thousand Three Hundred Ninety Three Dollars ($90,393) be transferred from FISCAL YEAR 2024 receipts
of the Community Preservation Fund into the Fund Balance Reserved for Community Housing.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
John McSweeney, a member of the Community Preservation Committee, moved Article 17, Motion 2 as printed in the warrant.
VOTED: Article 17, Motion 2 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Article 17 – COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 3
MOVED: That the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety Dollars ($232,990) be
appropriated from the Community Preservation Fund revenues to be spent for Open Space purposes by the Chief
Procurement Officer with the approval of the Select Board for debt service and expenses associated with the Open Space
land acquisition of the Paul Revere Heritage Site for the Fiscal Year 2024.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
John McSweeney, a member of the Community Preservation Committee, moved Article 17, Motion 3 as printed in the warrant.
VOTED: Article 17, Motion 3 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
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ARTICLE 18
APPROPRIATION TO INCREASE SPECIAL EDUCATION RESERVE ACCOUNT
Article 18 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from any available funds or borrow pursuant to any
applicable statute, a sum of money in order to increase any Special Education Reserve Account or to take any other action related
thereto.
Select Board for the School Committee
MOVED: That the sum of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) be appropriated to the Special Education Reserve
Account (#250) and to meet this appropriation, One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) be transferred from Free Cash
(Undesignated Fund Balance) in the Treasury of the Town.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 18 as printed in the warrant.
Someone asked, through the Moderator, how much money is currently in the reserve account.
Stephen Marshall, Director of Finance and Operations for the Canton Public Schools, responded that there is $200,000 in the
account. This appropriation would increase the balance to $1,200,000.
VOTED: Article 18 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
ARTICLE 19
APPROPRIATION TO INCREASE CAPITAL STABILIZATION ACCOUNT
Article 19 To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from any available funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable
statute, a sum of money in order to increase the Capital Stabilization Account, or to take any action related thereto.
Select Board
MOVED: That the sum of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) be appropriated to the Capital Stabilization Account
(#801) and to meet this appropriation, One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) be transferred from Free Cash (Undesignated
Fund Balance) in the Treasury of the Town.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 19 as printed in the warrant.
VOTED: Article 19 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
ARTICLE 20
27 NEPONSET STREET LAND ACQUISITION
Article 20 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select Board to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain, for general
municipal purposes, the title in fee and/or the necessary easements in order to construct a parking lot on the land in Canton at 27
Neponset Street (Canton Assessors Map No. 26, Parcel No. 25); to see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow pursuant
to any applicable statute or transfer from available funds, a sum of money for such purposes; or take any other action related thereto.
Select Board
MOVED: That the Select Board be authorized to purchase the title in fee and/or necessary easements at 27
Neponset Street (Canton Assessors Map No. 26, Parcel No. 25) for the purpose of constructing a parking lot and that
Three Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($320,000) be appropriated for such purpose to be spent by the Select Board
and to meet said appropriation that Three Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($320,000) be transferred from Free Cash
(Undesignated Fund Balance) in the Treasury of the Town.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-1
Cindy Thomas, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 20 in the warrant.
John Connolly, Chair of the Select Board, stated that the downtown business owners have expressed to the Board the need for additional
parking.
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Allan Keith asked what would be the cost to convert the land into a parking lot.
Mr. Connolly responded that the work would be performed by the Canton Department of Public Works. He does not know the cost.
Ms. Thomas stated that, although the Finance Committee acknowledges that there will be additional costs down the road, the
Committee supports the article, believing that the opportunity to create additional parking will benefit many of the downtown
businesses.
VOTED: Article 20 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED BY A SUPER MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS, MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS
ARTICLE 21
ACQUIRE PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY EASEMENTS OVER 72 PLEASANT CIRCLE AND 64 OAK ROAD FOR DRAINAGE
INFRASTRUCTURE AND IMPROVEMENTS
Article 21 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select Board to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain permanent and
temporary easements over and under the parcels of real property at 72 Pleasant Circle, Assessors Map 61, Parcel 86, and 64 Oak
Road, Assessors Map 61, Parcel 87, for general municipal purposes including the purpose of construction, operation, and maintenance
of sewer and drain infrastructure and improvements and provide appropriate street drainage as is depicted on Exhibit ‘A’, “Sketch for
New Drain Easements for 72 Pleasant Circle” prepared by Canton Engineering Department, on file with the Office of the Town Clerk
and the Office of the Town Engineer; and further to see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable
statute or transfer from available funds, a sum of money for such purposes; or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board
Explanation: This article will establish the easements necessary for the Town of Canton to rectify a drainage issue at 72 Pleasant
Circle. The resident has written twice to the Select Board for relief from the street stormwater entering through and washing over
the property. Two parcels are named in the event that the existing drainage easement needs to be increased, or lies within the
abutting property.
MOVED: That the Canton Select Board be hereby authorized to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain
permanent and temporary easements for general municipal purposes including the purpose of construction, operation,
and maintenance of sewer and drain infrastructure and improvements and provide appropriate street drainage with
respect to the land described as printed in the warrant.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Chair of the Finance Committee, moved a substitute motion that the subject matter of Article 21 be postpone
indefinitely.
Ms. Thomas explained that the issue has been resolved, therefore, the easement is no longer necessary.
VOTED: POSTPONED INDEFINITELY BY A SHOW OF HANDS, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
ARTICLE 22
ACQUIRE RIGHT OF WAY TAKINGS AND PERMANENT OR TEMPORARY WATER EASEMENTS FOR REVERE COURT BRIDGE
AND WATER REPLACEMENT IMPROVEMENTS
Article 22 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select Board to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain the title in fee or
the necessary permanent or temporary easements and/or right of entry takings, for general municipal purposes including to provide
appropriate vehicle access and water service to residents on Revere Court for the land identified as follows:
Canton Assessors Map Number Parcel Number Address
26 54 592 Washington Street
26 55 602 Washington Street
26 56 626 Washington Street
26 64 26 Revere Street
26 65 0 Revere Court
26 66 2-4 Revere Court
26 67 592 Rear Washington Street
26 68 1 Revere Court
26 69 3 Revere Court
26 70 5 Revere Court
26 71 30-32 Revere Court
26 72 38 Revere Court
26 104 40 Revere Court
26 105 40 Revere Street
26 184 56 0 Washington Street
And further, to see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or transfer from available
funds, a sum of money for such purposes; or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board
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Explanation: This article will establish the easements/takings necessary for MassDOT to replace the single lane Revere Court bridge
with a two-lane bridge. Plans are in the design phase and are not complete. The list of parcels includes all abutting properties to
Revere Ct. Not all parcels will be needed for this article. Once the MassDOT plans are complete, we will know the exact impacts for
the easements. The takings are minimal and result to less than 100 square feet, at this time. As part of the same project, the TownSource page 87
26 184 0 Washington Street
And further, to see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or transfer from available
funds, a sum of money for such purposes; or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board
Explanation: This article will establish the easements/takings necessary for MassDOT to replace the single lane Revere Court bridge
with a two-lane bridge. Plans are in the design phase and are not complete. The list of parcels includes all abutting properties to
Revere Ct. Not all parcels will be needed for this article. Once the MassDOT plans are complete, we will know the exact impacts for
the easements. The takings are minimal and result to less than 100 square feet, at this time. As part of the same project, the Town
has requested the replacement of the existing 4-inch water main with a new 8-inch water main, and needs to acquire appropriate
easements for the water work. Some of the existing water main is on private property without an easement. This will give the Town
legal responsibility for future maintenance. Anticipated construction may be in 2024.
MOVED: That the Select Board be authorized to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain the title in fee or the
necessary permanent or temporary easements and/or right of entry takings, for general municipal purposes including
to provide appropriate vehicle access and water service to residents on Revere Court for the land identified as set forth
in the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 22 as printed in the warrant.
VOTED: Article 22 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
ARTICLE 23
APPROPRIATION OF PROCEEDS FROM THE TNC PER RIDE ASSESSMENT FUNDS
Article 23 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate proceeds from the TNC Per Ride Assessment funds; or to take any other action
related thereto.
Select Board
MOVED: That the sum of Nine Thousand Four Hundred Nine Dollars ($9,409.00) be appropriated to be spent by
the Interim Town Planner with approval of the Planning Board for the cost of the Royal Street shuttle bus service and
program management, and that the sum of Four Thousand Twenty Seven Dollars and Ninety Cents ($4,027.90) be
appropriated to be spent for the cost of Trail Signage and Road Sharrows to mark bike lanes in designated areas, and to
meet these appropriations Thirteen Thousand Four Hundred Thirty Six Dollars and Ninety Cents ($13,436.90) be
transferred from TNC Funds received on deposit in a Reserved for Appropriation account with the intent that said funds
shall be available in FY23.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 23 as printed in the warrant.
Cities and towns in MA receive funds from the Commonwealth through a state assessment on transportation network companies
(TNC), such as Uber and Lyft. The assessment levied by the Commonwealth amounts to $0.20 per ride. Cities and Towns receive
half of the amount for each ride originating in their City/Town.
These funds must be used to address the impact of transportation network services on municipal roads and bridges and other
transportation infrastructure.
VOTED: Article 23 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS
ARTICLE 24
AMEND GENERAL BY-LAW ARTICLE XIV SECTION 39 REGULATION OF DOGS
Article 24 To see if the Town will vote to amend General By-Law Article XIV Section 39 Regulation of Dogs, Section 9, Fines and
Penalties, by removing subsections b., c., and d. and e. and replacing with the following, or take any other action related thereto:
b. Violations of the Leash Law.
1st Offense $ 50
2nd Offense within 12 months of first $ 100
3rd Offense within 12 months of first $ 300
4th and all subsequent Offenses within 12 months of first $500
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c. Dog Bite – The Animal Control Officer must make a judgment as to the severity and the provocation of the bite to determine the
processing and procedure for this violation.
1st Offense $ 50
2nd Offense $ 100
3rd and all subsequent offenses $300.
4th and all subsequent offenses $500
d. Dog found in School Yard, in addition to Section X, B
1st Offense $50
2nd Offense $100
3rd Offense $300
4th and all subsequent offenses $500
e. Nuisance complaints, including, but not limited to, barking, littering, defecating or micturating on sidewalks or private property.
1st Offense $ 50
2nd Offense, within 12 months of first $ 100
3rd Offense $300
4th and all subsequent offenses $500
Select Board for Animal Control
MOVED: That the General By-Law Article XIV Section 39 be amended as set forth in the 2023 Annual Town
Meeting Warrant.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0
VOTED: ADOPTED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
ARTICLE 25
ACCEPT PROVISIONS OF THE BRAVE ACT FOR TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR VETERANS
Article 25 To see if the Town will vote to accept the 5th paragraph of G. L. chapter 59, section 5, clauses 22G and 22F, which
provide as follows:
“Twenty-second H. Real estate to the full amount of the taxable valuation of real property of the surviving parents or guardians of
soldiers and sailors, members of the National Guard and veterans who: (i) during active duty service, suffered an injury or illness
documented by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or a branch of the armed forces that was a proximate cause of their
death; or (ii) are missing in action with a presumptive finding of death as a result of active duty service as members of the armed
forces of the United States; provided, however, that the real estate shall be occupied by the surviving parents or guardians as the
surviving parents' or guardians' domicile; and provided further, that the surviving parents or guardians shall have been domiciled in
the commonwealth for the 5 consecutive years immediately before the date of filing for an exemption pursuant to this clause or the
soldier or sailor, member of the National Guard or veteran was domiciled in the commonwealth for not less than 6 months before
entering service.
Surviving parents or guardians eligible for an exemption pursuant to this clause shall be eligible regardless of when the soldier, sailor,
member of the National Guard or veteran died or became missing in action with a presumptive finding of death; provided, however,
that the exemption shall only apply to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2019. Such exemption shall be available until such
time as the surviving parents or guardians are deceased. No real estate shall be so exempt which has been conveyed to the surviving
parents or guardians to evade taxation. This clause shall take effect upon its acceptance by any city or town.”
“Twenty-second G. In any city or town that accepts this clause, real estate that is the domicile of a person but is owned by a trustee,
conservator or other fiduciary for the person's benefit if the real estate would be eligible for exemption under clause Twenty-second,
Twenty-second A, Twenty-second B, Twenty-second C, Twenty-second D, Twenty-second E or Twenty-second F if the person were the
owner of the real estate.”
Or take any other action related thereto.
Select Board for Veterans Service Officer/Veteran’s Agent
MOVED: That the 5th paragraph of G. L. chapter 59, section 5, clauses 22G and 22F, as set forth in the 2023
Annual Town Meeting Warrant, be accepted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0
Note: There is a scrivener’s error in the wording of the motion. The motion should read “clauses 22G and 22H”, as stated in the body
of the article.
VOTED: ADOPTED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
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ARTICLE 26
ACCEPT MGL CHAPTER 41 § 110A TOWN CLERK SATURDAY HOURS
Article 26 To see if the town will vote pursuant to the provisions of chapter 41, section 110A of the general laws of the Commonwealth,
to authorize the Town Clerk’s office to remain closed on all Saturdays and to treat Saturdays as a legal holiday for purposes of
calculating the time frame for filing matters in that office, or take any other action relative thereto.
Select Board for the Town Clerk
Explanation: By accepting MGL Chapter 41 § 110A when a voter registration deadline falls on a Saturday or a holiday it can be moved
to a Friday or the work day before the holiday.
MOVED: That pursuant to the provisions of chapter 41, section 41, section 110A of the general laws, the town
clerk’s office is authorized to remain closed on all Saturdays and that Saturdays are to be treated as a legal holiday for
purposes of calculating the time frame for filing matters in that office.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0
Note: There is a scrivener’s error in the wording of the motion. The motion should read “chapter 41, section 110A”, as stated in the
body of the article.
VOTED: ADOPTED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
ARTICLE 27
SUSTAINABILITY/CLIMATE ACTION & RELATED ACTIVITIES
Article 27 The purpose of this article is to authorize the Select Board to work towards the goals of:
1. Facilitating the development of a Sustainability/Climate Action Plan to help mitigate and adapt to Climate Change, including
establishing specific reduction targets in greenhouse gas emissions and making applicable changes to existing governance
structures if deemed practical to do so by the Select Board;
2. Initiating the consideration of the possible establishment of a new Town Sustainability and Climate Manager position if
deemed practical to do so by the Select Board; and
3. Initiate the process to identify applicable funding and other responsible economic growth opportunities, if any, to support
these sustainability-related efforts.
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the members of Canton’s Annual Town Meeting request applicable Town boards, committees,
departments, ratepayers, and other stakeholders, work under the direction of the Select Board, to the extent practical towards the
goal of supporting the research and development of a Sustainability/Climate Action Plan for Canton for adoption by the Select Board.
Be it further resolved, that the members of Canton’s Annual Town Meeting authorize that the Select Board in its discretion:
1. Work to the extent practical in the discretion of the Select Board towards the goal of engaging a broad cross-section of Town
stakeholders at a public meeting to inform the public about the risks and opportunities posed by Climate Change to the Town
of Canton, to discuss the process the Town of Canton is planning to address these risks, and to encourage community
participation in the development of a Sustainability/Climate Action Plan. The Select Board would be the Town authority
responsible for, supervisor of, and final approving authority for the adoption of the Sustainability/Climate Action Plan.
2. Work to the extent practical to do so in the discretion of the Select Board towards the goal of undertaking research and
development of an initial Sustainability/Climate Action Plan for Canton that hopefully could address, among other initiatives,
community-wide greenhouse gas emission reduction targets consistent with Massachusetts General Laws, as well as possible
identification of any changes to the Town’s presently existing sustainability governance structure to further the purposes of
this article.
3. Work to the extent practical towards initiating consideration of a new Sustainability and Climate Manager Town employee
position with the goal of working towards having such a position to the extent practical possibly funded and filled as soon as
practical.
4. Work to the extent practical towards the goal of preparing one or more public reports containing:
a. An overview and summary of the Sustainability/Climate Action Plan, if any is ready for dissemination.
b. A progress report on work towards the goal if deemed practical to do so by the Select Board of preparing
an inventory of GHG emissions and municipal-based energy savings showing, where possible, progress
towards GHG emission reduction goals compared to historical levels.
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c. A progress report on work towards the goal of preparing a list of prioritized action items if practical to
accomplish over a reasonable planning horizon consistent with Canton’s existing Master Plan and the
Town’s other sustainability and climate-related goals and objectives.
d. A progress report on work towards the goal of preparing a description of the resources needed to
complete said goals, including consideration of proposing Town Meeting appropriations or other actions to
the extent practical and effective.
Now, therefore, be it hereby Resolved that the Select Board is respectfully requested to authorize applicable boards, committees
and departments to work towards the goal of taking reasonable and timely action if practical to secure funding and other responsible
economic growth opportunities for the foregoing Article, including consideration of private, municipal, state, and/or federal sources as
may be considered advantageous to the town.
Or take any other action related thereto.
Select Board
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 27 be adopted as printed in the warrant.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-1-0
Cindy Thomas, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 27 as printed in the warrant.
David Clough, a member of the Finance Committee spoke against the article.
VOTED: Article 27 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS
ARTICLE 28
FORMATION OF A SUSTAINABILITY ACTION PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE AND INITIAL STEPS FOR THE CREATION OF A
SUSTAINABITLIY ACTION PLAN
Article 28
SUMMARY and ARTICLE
For 2023 Canton ATM
SUMMARY: FORMATION OF A SUSTAINABILITY ACTION PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE and
INITIAL STEPS for the CREATION OF A SUSTAINABILITY ACTION PLAN
There is growing concern that we are experiencing more frequent and intense weather events beyond natural climate variability,
resulting in negative impacts on both humans and nature. To address these concerns, the Town of Canton’s current Master Plan
identifies actions and policies to adapt to the effects of climate change, as well as initial steps to mitigate the root causes of climate
change, including reducing GHG emissions, and increasing access to clean energy. This combination of adaptation and mitigation
strategies creates a clear pathway for the Town of Canton, in conformance with state law and requirements, to positively impact our
increasingly uncertain future.
However, many of these actions do not include specific goals and targets, have not identified funding needs and opportunities, are not
time-based, do not specify measures of success, and require coordination and leadership across multiple stakeholders, including
ratepayers. By creating an interim Sustainability Action Plan Steering Committee, charged with working together and with key
stakeholders, we will ensure progress on a mix of climate adaptation and mitigation programs within a realistic timeframe. This Article
improves how we govern our Town sustainability and climate-related goals and targets in a more timely, efficient, and effective way.
By researching and developing a formalized Sustainability Action Plan that better addresses gaps in the Master Plan, this Article
also helps to enhance public health and ensure a high quality of life for all our residents, both today and in the future.
ARTICLE: FORMATION OF A SUSTAINABILITY ACTION PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE and INITIAL STEPS for the CREATION OF A
SUSTAINABILITY ACTION PLAN
This article is to enable the Select Board to authorize and form a Sustainability Action Plan Steering Committee (SAPSC),
specifically charged with the research and development of a Sustainability Action Plan (SAP) for Canton. The SAPSC will be formed as
soon as practical following Town Meeting.
The SAPSC will work directly with the Town Planner and coordinate with other applicable Town boards, committees, departments,
and other stakeholders to ensure an efficient and effective planning process.The scope of the SAPSC will include: (1) researching and
recommending ways for Canton to mitigate and adapt to Climate Change1, including establishing specific reductions in greenhouse
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Climate Change is defined by the United Nations as the long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. These shifts may be
natural, such as through variations in the solar cycle. But since the 1800s, human activities have been the main driver of climate
change, primarily due to burning fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas.
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gas emissions2; (2) identifying applicable opportunities to fund Canton’s sustainability management efforts, and (3) supporting the
timely establishment of a new Town position, Sustainability and Climate Manager.
Whereas, the use of fossil fuels has already caused unprecedented increases in greenhouse gasses in the earth’s
atmosphere, causing global average temperatures to rise by 1.51°C, which, if unmitigated, will further accelerate disastrous
climate impacts.
Whereas, in Feb 2022, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released its Sixth Assessment Report,
which determined that human-induced climate change, including more frequent and intense extreme weather events, has
caused widespread adverse impacts and related damages to nature and people, beyond natural climate variability, with
particularly extreme and disproportionate effects on marginalized populations, including persons with disabilities.
Whereas, the Town of Canton is already experiencing hazards, including intense storms, flooding, heat waves, and drought,
which are exacerbated by climate change. As indicated in the Town of Canton 2035 Master Plan, Canton recognizes that the
transition off fossil fuels offers the best chance for our Town to enjoy the benefits of a lower carbon, cleaner, and equitable
economy, including improved health outcomes, quality of life, new jobs, and modernized infrastructure.
Whereas, in March 2021, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts passed “An Act Creating a Next Generation Roadmap for
Climate Policy,” which commits the state to reducing greenhouse gas emissions 33% by 2025, 50% by 2030, and sets a goal
of net-zero emissions by 2050.
Whereas, Massachusetts’ emissions reductions targets require our continued bold and ambitious action. At the municipal
level, towns must target emissions reductions through a number of means, including implementing more stringent green
building codes, increasing energy efficiency, purchasing clean renewable energy supplies, electrifying transportation,
retrofitting homes and buildings with clean renewable sources of electricity, including heating and cooling options.
Whereas, recently passed state and federal Climate Change legislation open time-sensitive opportunities to access significant
new funding and support for a wide range of projects that we are both currently undertaking and could undertake in the future
here in Canton, including continued support of Canton’s Green Community designation by the State of Massachusetts.
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the residents of the Town of Canton hereby declare that Climate Change threatens the health
and welfare of humans, communities, and our planet, and that a more timely mobilization to both mitigate and adapt to this challenge
is prudent.
Be it further resolved, that the members of Canton Town Meeting call on applicable Town boards, committees, departments,
ratepayers, and other stakeholders to support the research and development of a Sustainability Action Plan for Canton for presentation
at the 2024 Town Meeting.
Be it further resolved, that the members of Canton Town Meeting request that the Select Board authorize and appoint as soon as
practical a SUSTAINABILITY ACTION PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE consisting of seven members: one each from the Select Board,
Planning Board, Master Plan Implementation Committee, Sustainability Committee, and Energy Advisory Committee; as well as two
at-large candidates with expertise in energy efficiency, building codes, sustainable design and construction, transportation, public
health, conservation and/or other related fields all for a year term renewed annually to:
1. Engage a broad cross-section of Town stakeholders at a public meeting to be held within 180 days of the formation of the
SAPSC to inform the public about the risks and opportunities posed by Climate Change, the process the Town of Canton is
planning to address it, and to encourage community participation in the development of a Sustainability Action Plan.
2. By December 2023 have completed the research and development of an initial SAP for Canton that addresses, among other
things, community-wide greenhouse gas emissions reductions targets consistent with Massachusetts General Laws, as well
as an applicable Town sustainability governance structure and any applicable changes to Canton’s by-laws.
3. By the target date of December 2023 have developed the job description, funding source(s), and reporting framework for a
Sustainability and Climate Manager with the goal of having the position filled as soon as practical.
4. By the 2024 Town Meeting complete a report containing:
a. An updated inventory of municipal-based energy savings showing, where possible, progress towards GHG
emissions reduction goals compared to historical levels.
b. A list of prioritized action items to accomplish over a five-year planning horizon consistent with, where
possible, Canton’s existing Master Plan and the Town’s other sustainability and climate-related goals and
objectives.
c. A description of applicable resources, including Town Meeting appropriations or other actions, needed to
complete said action items.
Now, therefore, be it hereby Resolved that the Select Board will authorize applicable boards, committees and departments to apply
for state and/or federal funds to assist and/or to reimburse the Town in connection with any of the foregoing; to authorize the Select
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Greenhouse gasses include carbon dioxide, methane, and other human-made chemicals such as refrigerants.
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Board to accept grants, gifts, or donations on behalf of the Town for the purposes of this article; and to determine how such
appropriation shall be raised; seek all relevant support and assistance in implementing this resolution from Canton’s elected officials
at the county, state, and federal levels; and to act on anything relating thereto.
Thomas Birmingham and 51 others
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 28 be indefinitely postponed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Jennifer Wexler, a sponsor of Article 28 moved to postpone the article in favor of Article 27.
VOTED: POSTPONED INDEFINITELY BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
ARTICLE 29
AMEND ZONING BY-LAW SECTION 3.1.4 TABLE OF USE REGULATIONS
Article 29 To see if the Town will vote to amend Zoning By-Laws Section 3.1.4, the Table of Use Regulations as follows, or to take
any other action related thereto. Please note all updates are in bold, underlined and all changes are indicated with an
*.
1. By amending Zoning By-Laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section A Residential Use as follows, with bolded and
underlined language indicating changes:
Principal Use SR GR B CB LI LI(B) LI(C) I POS
A. Residential Uses
Single family dwelling Y Y Y Y N N N NN
Two-family dwelling, if located on a lot having an area larger than the minimum hereinafter N Y Y Y N N N NN
required for the construction of a single-family dwelling in the district by an additional two
thousand (2000) square feet
Assisted Living and/or Independent Living Facility 1 N BA BA BA *N BA BA NN
Boarding or lodging house2 N BA Y Y N N N NN
Building containing one (1) or two (2) dwelling units in combination with stores or other N N Y Y N N N NN
permitted uses, subject to the condition that such building conforms to the lot area provisions
applicable to a one-family or two-family house, respectively in the same district
Multi-family dwelling N BA Y Y N N N NN
Multi-family dwelling or building containing three (3) or more dwelling units in combination N N Y Y N N N NN
with stores or other permitted uses, subject to the conditions that such building is located on a
lot having an area larger than the minimum hereafter required for the construction of a single-
family dwelling in the same district by an additional three thousand (3,000) square feet for
each family in excess of one (1) accommodated therein
The conversion and/or use of a single family dwelling existing on March 8, 1937, as a dwelling BA BA Y Y N N N NN
for not more than two (2) families, or as a boarding or lodging house, or a tourist
home, subject to Section 8.3 and 8.4
Short-term rental3 Y Y Y Y N N N NN
1. See Section 8.2.2 and 8.7 for special regulations
2. See Section 8.3 for special regulations
3. Subject to applicable State and Town registration, administrative regulations, and inspection requirements.
2. By amending Zoning By-Laws, Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section B Exempt and Institutional Uses as follows, with
bolded and underlined language indicating changes:
Principal Use SR GR B CB LI LI(B) LI(C) I POS
B. Exempt and Institutional Uses
Exempt: uses exempted from prohibition by G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 32 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Hospital, Long-term care facility, hospice, health care facility/clinic, or substance abuse N N N N BA BA BA BA N
detoxification or treatment center3
Philanthropic, educational, or charitable institution, non-exempt BA BA Y Y N N N N Y
Library, museum, art gallery or community building Y Y Y Y Y N N Y N
Extension of existing cemetery Y Y Y Y Y N N Y Y
Recreational or water supply use of a governmental agency Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
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Public administration building, fire or police station Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N
Cultural use N N N N BA BA BA N N
Other municipal uses Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N
Essential services BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA N
Parkland Open Space or Recreational Uses N N N N N N N N Y
2. As defined by M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 3
3. See Special Regulations Section 4.2.7 for in-patient facilities and Section 4.2.8 for out-patient facilities
3. By amending Zoning By-laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section C Agricultural and Related Uses as follows, with
bolded and underlined language indicating changes:
Principal Use SR GR B CB LI LI(B) LI(C) I POS
C. Agricultural and Related Uses
Commercial agriculture, aquaculture, silviculture, horticulture, floriculture or viticulture provided Y Y YY Y Y Y YY
that all such activities may be limited to parcels of five (5) acres or more in area not zoned for
agriculture, aquaculture, silviculture, horticulture, floriculture or viticulture
Orchard, market garden, or nursery on a two-acre parcel (but not including any building or Y Y YY Y Y Y YY
structure primarily used or maintained in connection with such purpose nor the regular sale at
retail of any agricultural produce, unless authorized by the Board of Appeals as hereinafter
provided)
Building or structure used or maintained in connection with a permitted agricultural use of the BA N NN N N N NN
land, or used for any other purpose of agricultural production (such as a greenhouse or poultry
battery)
Commercial greenhouse on less than five (5) acres N N NN N N N YN
Farm stand, exempt Y Y YY Y Y Y YY
Farm stand, local BA N NN N N N NN
4 By amending Zoning By-Laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section D Recreational Uses as follows, with bolded and
underlined language indicating changes:
Principal Use SR GR B CB LI LI(B) LI(C) I POS
D. Recreational Uses
Golf course (but not including a golf driving range or "miniature" golf course), boat or canoe BA N N N BA BA BA N Y
livery, riding academy or stable
Golf driving range, "miniature" golf course, or other similar outdoor commercial recreation use N N N N BA BA BA Y N
(but not including an amusement park, drive-in theater or open-air facilities for "spectator
sports" except where authorized by the Board of Appeals as hereinafter provided)
Theater, bowling alley, dance hall, or other place of indoor amusement N N BA BA BA BA BA BA N
Health or exercise club N N BA N BA BA BA N N
Private club, lodge, or other nonprofit social, cultural, civic or recreational use (but not BA BA Y Y N N N N N
including any use the chief activity of which is one customarily conducted as a business)
Limited Industrial Recreational Use N N N N BA BA BA N N
5. By amending Zoning By-laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section E Restaurant Uses as follows, with bolded and
underlined language indicating changes:
Principal Use SR GR B CB LI LI(B) LI(C) I POS
E. Restaurant Uses
Restaurant or similar place for the service of food or beverages only to persons inside a N N BA BA BA BA BA BA N
completely enclosed building, with or without regular mechanical or live entertainment;
Outdoor dining allowed by special permit
Fast food establishment N N BA BA BA BA N BA N
6. By amending Zoning By-laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section F Commercial and Office Uses as follows, with
bolded and underlined language indicating changes:
F. Commercial and Office Uses SR GR B CB LI LI(B) LI(C) I POS
Kennel, animal or veterinary hospital N N BA N Y Y Y Y N
Funeral parlor or undertaking establishment N BA Y Y N N N Y N
Business or professional office or agency, bank or other financial institution N N Y Y BA BA BA Y N
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Medical offices: offices of a doctor or dentist not a resident of the premises, or a group of such N N Y Y BA *Y BA Y N
offices
Medical or Dental Labs N N Y Y BA BA BA Y N
Office for executive or administrative purposes only N N Y Y Y Y Y Y N
Educational use, nonexempt N N BA BA BA BA BA BA N
Hotel or motel N N BA BA BA BA BA BA N
General or personal service establishment N N Y Y BA BA BA Y N
Trade shop N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Printing or publishing establishment, with not more than five thousand (5000) square feet of N N Y Y Y Y Y Y N
total floor area per establishment used for production and storage (exclusive of area used for
office or sales purposes)
Printing or publishing establishment, without limitation on floor area N N N N Y Y Y Y N
Parking area for which no fee is charged provided that such area is located on a lot directly N SP Y Y N N N N N
adjacent to a Non-Residential District
Telecommunication facilities N N N N BA BA BA BA N
Medical Marijuana Facilities 4 N N N N N N N BA N
4. See Section 7.7 for special regulations.
7. By amending Zoning By-laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section G Retail Uses as follows, with bolded and underlined
language indicating changes:
G. Retail Uses SR GR B CB LI LI(B) LI(C) I POS
Pharmacy or drug store N N Y Y Y Y Y YN
Recreational Marijuana Establishments N N N N N N N NN
Store for the sale of goods at retail N N Y Y BA BA BA YN
Showroom for building supplies (including plumbing, heating and ventilation equipment), N N Y Y N N N YN
with storage limited to floor samples only unless additional storage is allowed by Special
Permit granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals
Salesroom for boats, trailers, trucks, farm implements, or machinery, with no repair services N N *SB *SB N N N YN
Wholesale office or showroom, with storage limited to floor samples only unless additional N N Y Y N N N YN
storage is allowed by Special Permit granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals
8. By amending Zoning By-laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section H Motor Vehicle Related Uses as follows, with
bolded and underlined language indicating changes:
H. Motor Vehicle Related Uses SR GR B CB LI LI(B) LI(C) I POS
Salesroom for motor vehicles with no repair services except in a garage N N *SB Y BA BA BA YN
Motor vehicle repair garage motor vehicle body repair and painting N N *SB BA BA BA BA YN
Motor vehicle fuel facility and incidental retail facility not to exceed six hundred (600) square N N N BA BA BA BA NN
feet in size
Car wash N N N N BA BA BA NN
9. By amending Zoning By-laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section I Light Manufacturing, Manufacturing and Related
Uses as follows, with bolded and underlined language indicating changes:
I. Light Manufacturing, Manufacturing and Related Uses SR GR B CB LI LI(B) LI(C) I POS
Scientific or research laboratory N N NN Y Y Y Y N
Manufacturing N N NN Y *N N Y N
Warehouse or distribution plant N N NN Y Y Y BA N
Other warehouse or distribution plant N N NN N N N BA N
Any retail or wholesale use which is incidental to and directly related to the products N N NN BA BA BA BA N
warehoused or shipped from the premises with said retail or wholesale use limited to not
more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the premises or more than five thousand (5000)
square feet, whichever is less.
Light manufacturing N N NN *Y *Y Y *Y N
Above or below grade structured parking pursuant to Section 7.2 N N N *BA BA BA BA *BA N
10. By amending Zoning By-Laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section J Accessory Uses as follows, with bolded and
underlined language indicating changes:
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J. Accessory Uses SR GR B CB LI LI(B) LI(C) I POS
Accessory use incidental to a permitted main use Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N
Home occupation, non-intensive Y Y Y Y N N N N N
Home occupation, intensive BA BA Y Y N N N N N
Accessory Apartment in single family dwelling pursuant to Section 8.1 BA BA Y Y N N N N N
Family child care home BA BA BA BA N N N N N
Family child care home, large BA BA BA BA N N N N N
Adult day care BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA N
Accessory scientific uses BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA N
Automobile parking lot N N Y Y N N N Y N
The keeping overnight of more than five motor vehicles, one of which may be a commercial BA BA Y Y N N N N N
vehicle. Such commercial vehicle shall not exceed a gross vehicle weight of twelve thousand,
five hundred (12,500) pounds, or measure more than seven feet, six inches (7' 6") from the
ground to the top of the roof, or measure more than twenty-one feet (21') from the front
bumper to the rear bumper. For the purpose of this section no, so-called, pickup truck shall be
deemed to be a 'commercial' vehicle. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent any
person from bringing a commercial vehicle otherwise prohibited by this section into a
residential neighborhood for the purpose of making a delivery, or for performing work, or
during lunchtime, or on an irregular basis
The renting of rooms or the furnishing of table board in a dwelling to not more than two (2) Y Y N N N N N N N
persons other than members of the family (whether regular or transient)
Greenhouse, tool shed, playhouse, tennis court, boat house, or other similar building or Y Y N N N N N N N
structure for domestic storage or use.
Short-term rental6 Y Y Y Y N N N N N
Drive-in or drive-through facilities N N BA BA BA BA BA BA N
6. Subject to applicable State and Town regulations, administrative regulations, and inspection requirements.
Planning Board (zoning article)
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: That the Zoning By-law, Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, be amended as set forth in the Warrant,
with the following change: in Part 9 of Article 29, the Table of Use Regulation for Manufacturing in the LI(B) district shall
remain “Y”.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 29
be adopted as printed in the warrant and amended by the motion.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Patricia McDermott, Chair of the Planning Board, moved Article 29 as printed in the warrant.
Ms. McDermott reported that notice of the subject matter for public hearing sufficient for identification has been published in the Canton
Citizen, a newspaper of general circulation, in the Town, on January 19th and 26th, 2023, and on file in the office of the Planning Board,
Town Clerk, Select Board and the reference desk at the Canton Public Library.
“This is to certify that a public hearing concerning the subject matter of the warrant for the May 8th, 2023 Annual Town Meeting was
held by the Planning Board on February 15th, 2023 at 6:30pm and continued on March 15th, 2023 in the Salah Meeting Room, Town
Hall, 801 Washington Street, Canton, Massachusetts, via zoom on April 19th, 2023, in accordance with the provision of the
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, as most recently amended, to see if the Town will vote to amend Zoning By-Law section
3.1.4, the Table of Use Regulations.”
Ms. McDermott indicated that a scrivener's error did occur in table I. Light Manufacturing, Manufacturing and Related Uses. There
should be no change to “Manufacturing” in LI(B). This amended version retains a “Y” designation in the place of the erroneously
printed *N under LI(B) for manufacturing uses, as follows:
I. Light Manufacturing, Manufacturing and Related Uses SR GR B CB LI LI(B) LI(C) I POS
Manufacturing N N NN Y Y N YN
VOTED: Article 29 adopted as printed in the warrant, with the correction of the scrivener’s error.
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ARTICLE 30
Amend General By-laws to Add New Article XXVI Short Term Rental of Residential Property
Article 30 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town of Canton Revised General By-laws by adding Article XXVI, Short Term
Rental of Residential Properties as follows, or to take any other action related thereto.
Article XXVI Short Term Rental of Residential Properties
1. Purpose and Intent
This by-law is enacted pursuant to the Town’s Home Rule Authority and the authority set forth in General Laws chapter 64G, §14
and is intended to provide for an orderly process to regulate Short Term Rentals in the Town to insure that Short Term Rentals do
not create or cause any nuisance conditions or threats to public health or safety within the Town.
2. Definitions
When used in this Short Term Rental By-law, unless a contrary intention clearly appears, the following terms shall have the
following meanings:
Operator: a person operating a short-term rental including, but not limited to, the owner or proprietor of such premises, the
lessee, sublessee, mortgagee in possession, licensee or any other person otherwise operating such short-term rental.
Short-term rental: An owner-occupied, tenant-occupied or non-owner occupied property including, but not limited to, an
apartment, house, cottage, condominium or a furnished accommodation that is not a hotel, motel, lodging house or bed and
breakfast establishment, where; (i) at least 1 room or unit is rented to an occupant or sub-occupant; and (ii) all accommodations are
reserved in advance; provided, however, that a private owner-occupied property shall be considered a single unit if leased or rented
as such. It does not include time-share property. A short-term rental is a rental that is for not more than 31 consecutive calendar
days.
Limited share unit: operator plans to list part of its primary residence for rent and will be present in the unit during the short
term rental.
Home share unit: operator plans to list its primary residence for rent and will not be present in the unit during some or all of the
rental.
Owner-adjacent unit: operator plans to rent a full unit in the same two-or three- unit property where its primary residential unit is
located.
3. Registration
A. No person shall operate a Short term rental without having first obtained a Certificate of Registration from the Town
Clerk. An application for a Certificate of Registration shall be on a form provided by the Town and shall contain the
Department of Revenue identification number or proof of exemption under G.L. c.64G. The Operator shall provide with
the application a certificate of registration issued by the Department of Revenue in accordance with section 67 of
Chapter 62C of the General Laws.
B. The annual fee for such Certificate of Registration shall be set forth in the regulations issued pursuant to Section 4 of
this Short Term Rentals by-law.
C. The application for the Certificate of Registration shall include an attestation that the owner and/or operator is in
compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to G.L. c.64G and the Fair Housing
Act , G.L. c.151B and local equivalents and regulations related thereto and all other regulations applicable to residential
dwellings and that the owner and/or operator of the property is current with all Town taxes, water and sewage charges
and other fees. Any property offered for a Short term rental shall not have any outstanding building, sanitary, zoning,
or fire code violations, orders of abatement, or stop work orders. Nothing contained herein shall relieve the owner or
operator from complying with all local permits, rules and regulations issued by any Town boards or officials generally
applicable to residential dwelling units.
D. The Town Clerk shall not issue any Certificate of Registration unless the operator has (1) submitted a complete
application and paid all associated fees; (2) provided contact information for the operator and persons designated to
address any issues at the Short term rental within two hours’ notice; (3) provided the Town with a certificate of
insurance evidencing liability insurance coverage for the Short term rental in an amount to be determined in the
regulations issued pursuant to Section 4 of this Short Term Rentals by-law; and (4) provided an approved Certificate of
Inspection completed by the Building and Fire Departments .
E. Short term rentals are subject to inspection by the Board of Health upon reasonable notice via consent or
administrative warrant, or without such notice in the event of an imminent threat to public health or safety.
F. A Certificate of Registration is valid for one year and may be renewed at the discretion of the Town, provided that the
operator has complied with the provisions of this Short Term Rentals by-law and any associated regulations during the
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preceding year. An application for renewal of a Certificate of Registration shall be submitted along with the annual fee
no later than November 1 of the next year.
G. The Certificate of Registration is issued to the Operator and does not run with the land. If the Short Term Rental is sold
or transferred out of ownership, a new application for a Certificate of Registration must be issued before Short Term
Rentals can continue or resume.
H. The Operator must notify all abutters to a Short term rental that it has been registered as a Short-term rental unit
within 30 days of being issued a Certificate of Registration. An abutter is defined as the owner of any residential
dwelling within 300 feet of the Short-term rental.
I. Short term rentals are only allowed in owner-occupied condominiums, single-family, two-family, and three-family
buildings. For two-family and three-family buildings, the owner-occupant must own all the units.
4. Regulations
A. The Town Clerk, subject to the approval of the Select Board, shall promulgate regulations to carry out and enforce the
provisions of this Short Term Rentals by-law. Such regulations may also include but are not limited to requirements to
ensure that the operation of the Short term rental does not create or cause a nuisance to the surrounding neighborhood
or the Town due to unreasonable noise, overburdening of parking areas or other nuisance conditions or create or cause
any threat to public health or safety.
B. The Regulations shall include without limitation a requirement that the operator post a sign inside the unit that informs
occupants of the location of fire extinguishers, fire exits, and pull fire alarms
5. Tax
A. The Town of Canton will assess a 6% tax on the daily rental costs in accordance with the Commonwealth of MA local
occupancy tax rules and regulations.
6. Enforcement
A. Whoever violates any provision of this Short Term Rentals by-law or a regulation promulgated hereunder may be
penalized by indictment or on complaint brought in the district court. The Town may also seek to enjoin violations
through any lawful process. The election of one remedy shall not preclude enforcement through any other lawful
means.
B. Whoever violates any provision of this Short Term Rentals By-law or a regulation promulgated hereunder may be
penalized by the noncriminal disposition process as provided in G.L. c.40, §21D. If noncriminal disposition is elected,
the penalty shall be one hundred dollars ($100) for the first offense, two hundred dollars ($200) for the second offense
and three hundred dollars ($300) for a third or subsequent offense. Each day or portion thereof shall constitute a
separate offense. The Board of Health or its agent or any police officer of the Town shall be the enforcing authority.
Select Board
MOVED: That the Town of Canton Revised General By-laws be amended by adding Article XXVI, Short Term
Rental of Residential Properties, as set forth in the warrant.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 30 as printed in the warrant.
Gene Manning, Interim Town Planner, stated that this request came through our first responders and the Select Board. There are
short term rental properties in approximately one hundred Massachusetts communities. This would require the owner of any property
operating as short term rental, such as an Airbnb and Vrbo to register with the Town and that the home has been inspected for public
health and public safety concerns. Registering a property with the Town will allow the Town quick access to relevant information in an
emergency, or on other important occasions, where issues might develop at the property and require timely communication with the
owner of the property. As a matter of public policy, inspections of registered properties would also allow the Town to ensure that these
commercially available residences are safe for the short-term tenants renting them. While there would be no fees for these short-term
rental registrations and inspections, there will be a revenue stream for the Town through the levying of a 6% tax on the rental fee for
each daily renting of a property.
The article will also set the terms for enforcing violations of these regulations. The Town is also prepared to work with the short-term
rental online marketplace companies, who are already prepared to cooperate with local governments on the enforcement of local
regulations of this kind. Article 30 will allow safe short-term rentals, strengthen the communication between the Town and the relevant
homeowners, and generate a revenue stream for the Town.
VOTED: Article 30 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED BY A SUPER MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS, MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS
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ARTICLE 31
APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO MEET EXPENSES FOR NEXT FISCAL YEAR (FY24)
94 appropriate, transfer from Free Cash, transfer from any available
Article 31 To see what sums of money the Town will vote to raise and
funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute to meet the expenses of the next fiscal year starting July 1, 2023 and ending June
30, 2024 for the various Town Boards, Committees, Departments and Agencies, or to take any other action related thereto.
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ADOPTED BY A SUPER MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS, MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS
ARTICLE 31
APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO MEET EXPENSES FOR NEXT FISCAL YEAR (FY24)
Article 31 To see what sums of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from Free Cash, transfer from any available
funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute to meet the expenses of the next fiscal year starting July 1, 2023 and ending June
30, 2024 for the various Town Boards, Committees, Departments and Agencies, or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board
Article 31 – MOTION 1
MOVED: That the following sums of money be transferred to the General Fund in Fiscal Year 2024 in order to fund
the Town’s annual operating budget:
TRANSFER FROM AMOUNT PURPOSE
AMBULANCE SERVICE $1,136,000 FIRE DEPARTMENT
WATER ENTERPRISE FUND 809,769 FIXED COSTS
PLYMOUTH RUBBER DIF FUND 570,908 DEBT SERVICE
SOLAR FACILITY 450,000 TOWN-WIDE ELECTRICITY
SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND 391,323 FIXED COSTS
AMBULANCE SERVICE 181,650 DEBT SERVICE
SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE 160,500 SCHOOL COSTS
RINK ENTERPRISE FUND 41,252 FIXED COSTS
GREENLODGE STREET PARKING FEES 25,000 EXECUTIVE OFFICE
SALE OF LOTS/GRAVES 10,000 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
BOND PREMIUM FUND 8,321 DEBT SERVICE
CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE (EXPENDABLE) 5,000 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
TOTAL $3,789,723
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 31, Motion 1 as printed in the warrant.
VOTED: Article 31, Motion 1 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Article 31 – MOTION 2
MOVED: That the following sums of money listed in the Finance Committee Request Column of the Operating
Budget by Voting Category and Enterprise Funds tables be raised and appropriated from the FY 2024 tax levy and other
general revenues of the Town along with revenue sources listed in Motion 1.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE:
Cindy Thomas, Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 31, Motion 2 as printed in the warrant.
VOTED: Article 31, Motion 2 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
FY24 BUDGET
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT (300) 53,490,543.00
TOTAL SCHOOLS $53,490,543.00
ASSESSORS (141) $405,140.00
BUILDING AND ZONING (241;176) $439,473.00
COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS (131;177;182;184;544;545;546;547;548;691;692) $110,717.00
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CONSERVATION COMMISSION (171) $174,119.00
ELDER AND HUMAN SERVICES (541) $474,657.00
EXECUTIVE AREA (129;151;154;179;195;244;910) $1,500,132.00
FINANCE DEPARTMENT (133;135;145;155) $1,503,455.00
FIRE DEPARTMENT (215;220;221;231;232;291) $7,874,362.00
HEALTH DEPARTMENT (510) $439,050.00
PARKS & RECREATION (542;630;650) $1,080,130.00
PLANNING BOARD (175) $80,342.00
POLICE DEPARTMENT (210;292) $6,119,045.00
PUBLIC LIBRARY (610) $1,434,034.00
PUBLIC WORKS (192;400;410;420;425-427;491;492;632) $4,336,977.00
TOWN CLERK AND ELECTED (161;163) $315,218.00
VETERANS SERVICES DEPT. (543) $334,890.00
TOTAL MUNICIPAL $26,621,741.00
APPROVED SHOW OF HANDS
BLUE HILLS REGIONAL (840) $1,770,018.00
DEBT SERVICE (710;751;752) $4,664,482.00
EMPLOYER SHARE-HEALTH/LIFE INSURANCE (914;915) $13,304,699.00
NORFOLK AGRICULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL (841) $50,000.00
OPEB TRANSFERS (993) $1,250,000.00
OTHER TRANSFERS (990) $523,440.00
RESERVE FUND (132) $600,000.00
RETIREMENT BENEFITS (911) $7,323,368.00
SNOW & ICE (423) $650,500.00
STREET LIGHTING (422) $97,000.00
TOWN INSURANCE (946) $1,525,950.00
TRASH COLLECTION (433) $2,584,500.00
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (913) $100,000.00
TOTAL FIXED COSTS $34,443,957.00
APPROVED SHOW OF HANDS
TOTAL BUDGET $114,556,241.00
APPROVED SHOW OF HANDS
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
RINK ENTERPRISE (700) $433,494.00
SEWER ENTERPRISE (600-602) $7,121,476.00
WATER ENTERPRISE (640-642) $9,818,663.00
APPROVED SHOW OF HANDS
A motion was moved and seconded to adjourn Town Meeting.
VOTED: That the 2023 Annual Town Meeting be adjourned sine die.
Adjourned at 10:23pm on May 8th, 2023.
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Town of Canton
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
MONDAY, THE 8th DAY OF MAY 2023
Meeting convened at 7:18pm.
Article 1 To see if the town will vote to adopt certain procedures to govern the conduct of the 2023 Special Town
Meeting, or to take any other action related hereto.
Article 1 MOTION
MOVED: That the following individuals be granted all of the rights and privileges of participation in this Annual
Town Meeting, except the right to vote, under any article of this warrant which affects matters within their jurisdiction:
David Brauninger, Principal, Lt. Peter M. Hansen Elementary School
Paul Brodmerkle, Interim Town Engineer
Meghan Byrne, Director of Student Services, Canton Public Schools
Steve Choiniere, Supervisor of Facilities and Grounds
Paul R. DeRensis, Town Counsel
Paul Feeney, State Senator
Derek Folan, Superintendent of Schools
Tom Houston, Professional Services Corporation, PC
Donna Kilday, Rodman Early Childhood Coordinator
Louis Jutras, Information Systems Manager
Arafat Knight, Veterans’ Agent
Karen Lawlor, Administrative Assistant, Canton Planning Board
Brian Lynch, Facility Director, School
Stephen Lynch, Representative in Congress
Steve Marshall, Director of Finance & Operations, School Department
M. Regen Milani, Conservation Commission Agent
Allison Neff, Canton Community Preservation Committee Administrator
Kristen Phelps, Revere & Son Heritage Trust Administrator
Tyler Radicioni, Parks & Recreation Director
Helena Rafferty, Police Chief
Barbara Reardon, Board of Health Director
Michelle Resendes, Asst. Supt. for Business & Personnel, Blue Hills Reg. Technical School
E. Wendell Robery, Fire Chief
Debbie Rooney, Director of Teaching and Learning PreK-8
Mark Roy, Executive Director, Canton Housing Authority
William Scollins, Finance Director
Sarah Shannon, Interim Asst. Superintendent of Schools
Julianne Shore, Director of Technology and Digital Learning
Jeffrey Sperling Principal of Canton High School
Walter Timilty, State Senator
Michael Trotta, Superintendent of Public Works
Diane Tynan, Director of the Department of Elder & Human Services
Saundra Watson, Principal of John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Cindy Thomas, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 1 as printed in the warrant.
VOTED: Article 1 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
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ACQUIRE & EXTINGUISH PERMANENT & TEMPORARY EASEMENTS OVER 293 YORK STREET FOR CONSTRUCTION &
MAINTENANCE OF A DRAINAGE SYSTEM
Article 2 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select Board to:
(1) acquire by purchase, gift, or eminent domain permanent and temporary easements over and under the parcel of real property at
293 York Street, Assessors Map 103, Parcel 30 for the purpose of construction, operation, and maintenance of a storm water drainage
system for such water to flow from York Street onto the property identified as 293 York Street and said easements being shown as
“Permanent Easement A,” “Temporary Easement C,” and “Temporary Easement D” in Exhibit ‘A’, “Amendment to Drainage Easement
Plan With Temporary Easements, 293 York Street, Canton, MA” prepared by Norfolk County Engineering Department, on file with the
Town Engineer. Said Plan is to amend the easement already owned by the Town and shown on the Plan entitled “Easement Plan of
Land, 293 York Street in Canton, MA” dated November 12, 2019, prepared by Site Design Professionals, LLC and recorded with the
Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 706, Page 708;
(2) authorize the Select Board to extinguish any and all of the Town’s rights in that easement already owned by the Town and now
depicted as “Easement B” on “Amendment to Drainage Easement Plan With Temporary Easements, 293 York Street, Canton, MA” after
construction of said drainage system has been completed. “Temporary Easement C” and “Temporary Easement D” shall only be valid
for thirty (30) days upon notice from the Town to grantor;
(3) to see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or transfer from available funds, a
sum of money for such purposes; or
(4) to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board
Article 2 MOTION:
MOVED: That the Select Board be authorized to acquire by purchase, gift, or eminent domain permanent and
temporary easements for general municipal purposes including to construct, operate, and maintain a storm water
drainage system for York Street, as printed in the Special Town Meeting Warrant and further that the Select Board is
authorized to convey, extinguish, and relinquish back to the underlying property owner all the Town of Canton’s rights
and interest in that easement depicted as “Easement B” no longer needed as printed in the Special Town Meeting warrant.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 2 as printed in the warrant.
VOTED: Article 2 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
HOME RULE PETITION: DISPOSITION OF TOWN OF CANTON LAND IN STOUGHTON FOR ROUTE 138 ROADWAY
IMPROVEMENTS
Article 3 To see if the town will vote
(1) To transfer the care, custody, management, and control of certain portions of land in Stoughton, subject to enactment of a
special act of the Commonwealth, from the Conservation Commission to the Select Board, and to authorize the Select Board
to convey or dispose of such portions of such land to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for Roadway use, to support the
roadway improvements project being undertaken by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for Route 138 as identified as those
portions of Canton land depicted as “permanent” as shown on a plan entitled “Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Highway Division Plan and Profile of Washington Street (Route 138) in the Town of Stoughton, Norfolk County, Preliminary
Right of Way Plans” identified on said plan as:
Permanent Easements Square Footage
9-D-4 402 sq.sq.
402 ft. ft.
9-3 623 sq.sq.
623 ft.ft.
9-S-3 5,458
5,458sq.
sq.ft.
ft.
(2) To transfer the care, custody, management, and control of certain portions of land in Stoughton, subject to enactment of a
special act of the Commonwealth, from the Canton Board of Water Commissioners to the Select Board, and to authorize the
Select Board to convey or dispose of such portions of such land to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for Roadway use, to
support the roadway improvements project being undertaken by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for Route 138 as
identified as those portions of Canton land depicted as “permanent” as shown on a plan entitled “Massachusetts Department
of Transportation Highway Division Plan and Profile of Washington Street (Route 138) in the Town of Stoughton, Norfolk
County, Preliminary Right of Way Plans” identified on said plan as:
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Permanent Easements
Permanent Easements Square Footage
Square Footage
9-1 9-1 1,556 sq. ft.
1,556 sq. ft.
9-1-T
9-1-T 96 sq. ft.96 sq. ft.
9-D-1
9-D-1 236 sq.236ft. sq. ft.
9-D-2
9-D-2 278 sq.278ft. sq. ft.
9-D-3
9-D-3 305 sq.305ft. sq. ft.
9-D-PUE-1
9-D-PUE-1 100 sq. ft.
100 sq. ft.
9-D-PUE-2
9-D-PUE-2 114 sq. ft.
114 sq. ft.
9-D-PUE-3
9-D-PUE-3 331 sq. ft.
331 sq. ft.
9-GR-PUE-S-1-T
9-GR-PUE-S-1-T 26 sq. ft. 26 sq. ft.
9-GR-S-1-T
9-GR-S-1-T 231 sq. 231
ft. sq. ft.
9-GR-S-2-T
9-GR-S-2-T 221 sq. 221
ft. sq. ft.
9-PUE-1
9-PUE-1 271 sq. 271
ft. sq. ft.
9-PUE-2
9-PUE-2 534 sq. 534
ft. sq. ft.
9-PUE-S-1
9-PUE-S-1 317 sq. ft.
317 sq. ft.
9-PUE-S-2
9-PUE-S-2 1,228 sq.
1,228ft. sq. ft.
9-PUE-S-3
9-PUE-S-3 350 sq. ft.
350 sq. ft.
9-PUE-S-4
9-PUE-S-4 11 sq. ft. 11 sq. ft.
9-PUE-S-1-T
9-PUE-S-1-T 83 sq. ft. 83 sq. ft.
9-S-1
9-S-1 7,5097,509
sq. ft.sq. ft.
9-S-1-T
9-S-1-T 4,5854,585
sq. ft.sq. ft.
(3) To authorize the Canton Conservation Commission, subject to enactment of a special act by the Commonwealth, to grant
temporary easements for construction use by the Commonwealth, provided that the Commonwealth return such land upon
completion of the Route 138 project free of easements, cleaned, restored, and in their original natural condition, such land
being described as follows:
Temporary Easements
Temporary Easements Square
SquareFootage
Footage
9-TE-4 3,956
3,956sq.
sq.ft.
ft.
9-TE-66 4,997
4,997sq.
sq.ft.
ft.
9-TE-5 8,140
8,140sq.
sq.ft.
ft.
9-TE-7 1,787
1,787sq.
sq.ft.
ft.
(4) To authorize the Canton Board of Water Commissioners, subject to enactment of a special act by the Commonwealth, to grant
temporary easements for construction use by the Commonwealth provided that the Commonwealth return such land upon
completion of the Route 138 project free of easements, cleaned, restored, and in their original natural condition, such land
being described as follows:
9-TE-1 3,349
3,349sq.
sq.ft.
ft.
9-TE-2 2,438
2,438sq.
sq.ft.
ft.
9-TE-65 1,108
1,108sq.
sq.ft.
ft.
9-TWLR-1
9-TWLR-1 4,505 sq.sq.
4,505 ft. ft.
(5) further to authorize the Select Board to receive and accept on behalf of the Town of Canton replacement conservation or
watershed protection land, or sums of money in lieu thereof as may be authorized by law, offered by any source public or
private, for mitigation of the permanent easements granted by the Town of Canton pursuant Chapter 3, section 5A of the
general laws of the Commonwealth, and upon such receipt and acceptance, to authorize the Select Board to transfer said
replacement land to the care custody and control of Conservation Commission or the Board of Water Commissioners as may
be applicable, or deposit such sums of money in a Conservation Commission land acquisition fund pursuant to chapter 40,
section 8C of the general laws, or deposit such funds in a similar fund to be set up under the jurisdiction of the Board of Water
Commissioners as may be applicable, to be used only to acquire additional conservation land under the care custody and
control of the Conservation Commission or watershed protection land and the care, custody and control of the Board of Water
Commissioners; and
(6) to authorize the Select Board to request the Town’s representatives in the General Court to introduce legislation to authorize
the Town to grant permanent easements relative to said conservation land and watershed protection land described as
“permanent easements” and temporary use of conservation land and watershed protection land described as “temporary
easements” for other than conservation, water shed purposes or other than Article 97 purposes in order to support the
roadway improvements project for Route 138 and further to authorize the Select Board and the General Court to make
constructive changes in perfecting the language of this legislation in order to secure passage, it being the intent to authorize
the Select Board and the General Court to vary the specific text of the legislation consistent with the scope of the general
objectives of this home rule petition, such legislation to read substantially as follows:
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF CANTON TO GRANT TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT EASEMENTS OF CERTAIN LAND OF THE
TOWN SITUATED IN THE TOWN OF STOUGHTON FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES
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SECTION 1. Pursuant to chapter 3 § 5A of the general laws of the Commonwealth, notwithstanding the provisions of any other
general or special law to the contrary, the Town of Canton Select Board may grant certain permanent easements, and the Town of
Canton Conservation Commission may grant certain temporary easements, related to certain conservation land owned by the Town
of Canton under the jurisdiction of the Canton Conservation Commission situated in the Town of Stoughton, and the Board of Water
Commissioners may grant certain temporary easements related to certain watershed protection land owned by the Town of Canton
under the jurisdiction of the Canton Board of Water Commissioners situated in the Town of Stoughton, to the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts for highway purposes, to support the roadway improvements project being undertaken by the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts for Route 138 as identified as those permanent and temporary easements on a Plan entitled “Massachusetts
Department of Transportation Highway Division Plan and Profile of Washington Street (Route 138) in the Town of Stoughton, Norfolk
County, Preliminary Right of Way Plans” being a portion of those parcels owned by the Town of Canton and described in the
Assessor’s records of the Town of Stoughton as Map 57, Parcels 91, 92, and 93, and Map 58, Parcel 1, and Parcel 7. The Select
Board on behalf of the Town of Canton, is authorized to accept and receive replacement land, or alternatively pursuant to said
chapter 3 section 5A, accept and receive certain sums of money offered as mitigation pursuant to said statute and to transfer said
replacement land for conservation land without further vote of the Town to the care, custody, management and control of the Canton
Conservation Commission or transfer said replacement land for watershed protection land without further vote of the Town to the
care, custody, management and control Board of Water Commissioners, or deposit such sums of money in a Canton Conservation
Commission land acquisition fund without further vote of the town, to be used only for the purposes of acquiring replacement Canton
conservation land or in a similar fund to be established for the Board of Water Commissioners to be used only for the purposes of
acquiring replacement watershed protection land, as applicable.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to chapter 40, § 15A of the general laws, the care, custody, management, and control of a portion of the land
in Stoughton owned by the Town of Canton, identified as “permanent easements” on a Plan entitled “Massachusetts Department of
Transportation Highway Division Plan and Profile of Washington Street (Route 138) in the Town of Stoughton, Norfolk County,
Preliminary Right of Way Plans” being part of those parcels owned by the Town of Canton described in the Assessor’s records of the
Town of Stoughton as Map 57, Parcels 91, 92, and 93, and Map 58, Parcel 1, and Parcel 7, is approved notwithstanding Article 97 of
the Constitution of the Commonwealth, to be transferred from the Canton Conservation Commission and the Board of Water
Commissioners, as applicable, to the Canton Select Board for the purposes stated in section 1 of this Act.
SECTION 3. Any temporary easements taken upon such conservation commission land owned by the Town of Canton, for the Route
138 roadway project construction shall be extinguished, and returned to the Town of Canton Conservation Commission clean,
restored, and in its natural state, upon completion of said project. Any temporary easements taken upon such watershed protection
land owned by the Town of Canton, for the Route 138 roadway project construction shall be extinguished, and returned to the Town
of Canton Board of Water Commissioners clean, restored, and in its natural state, upon completion of said project
SECTION 4. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Select Board,
Article 3 MOTION:
Moved, that the Select Board, Board of Water Commissioners, and Conservation Commission be authorized as printed in
the warrant.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 3 as printed in the warrant.
VOTED: Article 3 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
A motion was moved and seconded to adjourn the Special Town Meeting.
VOTED: That the 2023 Special Town Meeting be adjourned sine die.
Adjourned at 7:24pm on May 8th, 2023.
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Town of Canton
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
MONDAY, THE TWENTIETH DAY
OF NOVEMBER 2023
In accordance with the warrant the Special Town Meeting was convened on November 20th, 2023 at Morse Auditorium, with the
cafeteria and gymnasium used as overflow rooms, in the Canton High School, 900 Washington Street, and called to order by the
Town Clerk, Tracy K. Kenney at 7:03pm with 1,903 voters present.
Tracy K. Kenney, Town Clerk, introduced Reverend Dr. John Tamilio III, Pastor of the Congregational Church, who offered the
invocation.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
The reading of the warrant was dispensed with on a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously voted.
The reading of the Constable’s return was dispensed with on a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously voted.
ARTICLE 1
ADOPT THE RULES TO GOVERN SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
Article 1 To see if the Town will vote to adopt certain procedures to govern the conduct of the 2023 Special Town Meeting; or to
take any other action related thereto.
Select Board
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION
MOTION 1
MOVED: That this 2023 Special Town Meeting shall meet on Monday, November 20, 2023, and if necessary on
Tuesday, November 21, 2023, and if necessary the Monday and Wednesdays thereafter in the Morse Auditorium, on the
grounds of the Canton High School until the business of this Special Town Meeting has been concluded, each such session
to begin at 7:00 o’clock P.M. and to adjourn at 11:00 o’clock P.M., or as near that hour as may be feasible, according to
the nature of the business pending at the said hour.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 1, Motion 1 as printed in the warrant.
VOTED: Article 1, Motion 1 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED SHOW OF HANDS
MOTION 2
MOVED: All voters at the time of the vote shall be in the auditorium and votes will be counted by a show of voter
cards with the exception of Articles 4, 5, 6 and 8 which will be counted by paper and / or electronic ballots. If the
Moderator is unable to determine the vote result from the remaining articles, then the votes will be counted by the
standard teller process.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Tom Theodore, Chair of the Select Board, moved a substitute motion, as follows:
MOVED: All voters at the time of the vote shall be in a designated voting area and votes will be counted by a show of hands holding
voter cards. If the Moderator is unable to determine the vote result from the show of hands, then the votes will be counted by a
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teller process as determined by the Moderator in compliance with ART IV, Section 12 of such bylaws with the exception that no
person shall at any time be required to stand to be eligible to vote.
VOTED: Article 2, Motion 2 Substitute motion adopted.
ADOPTED SHOW OF HANDS
MOTION 3
MOVED: That the following individuals be granted all of the rights and privileges of participation in this Special
Town Meeting, except the right to vote, under any article of this warrant which affects matters within their jurisdiction:
Steve Choiniere, Supervisor of Facilities and Grounds
Paul R. DeRensis, Town Counsel, Brooks & DeRensis
Paul Feeney, State Senator
Derek Folan, Superintendent of Schools
Paul Gallagher, Lieutenant, Canton Police Department
Louis Jutras, Information Systems Manager
Leonard Kesten, Attorney, Brody Hardoon Perkins & Kesten, LLP
Arafat Knight, Veterans’ Agent
Karen Lawlor, Administrative Assistant, Canton Planning Board
Alfons Koka, Town Engineer
Brian Lynch, Director of Facilities and Grounds/Maintenance
Stephen Lynch, Representative in Congress
M. Regen Milani, Conservation Commission Agent
Tyler Radicioni, Parks & Recreation Director
Helena Rafferty, Police Chief
Barbara Reardon, Board of Health Director
E. Wendell Robery, Fire Chief
William Scollins, Finance Director
Patricia Sherrill, Deputy Police Chief
Taylor Torres, Town Planner
Michael Trotta, Superintendent of Public Works
Diane Tynan, Director of the Department of Elder & Human Services
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 1, Motion 3 as printed in the warrant.
VOTED: Article 1, Motion 3 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED SHOW OF VOTER CARDS
ARTICLE 2
ADOPT THE RULES TO GOVERN SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
Article 2 To see if the town will vote to adopt certain procedures to govern the conduct of the 2023 Special Town Meeting, or
to take any other action related thereto.
MOTION 1
MOVED: That this 2023 Special Town Meeting shall meet on Saturday mornings in the Morse Auditorium on the grounds of the
Canton High School, 900 Washington Street, until the business of this Special Town Meeting has been concluded, each such session
to begin at 10:00 o'clock A.M. and to adjourn at 2 o'clock P.M., or as near that hour as may be feasible, according to the nature of
the business pending at the said hour.
Kathleen Howley and 306 others
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION
MOVED: That the language in the warrant article referenced above under the text “Motion 1” be adopted as
printed in the warrant.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 0-7-0
Kathleen Howley, proponent of the article, moved to withdraw the article.
VOTED: Article 2 WITHDRAWN.
ADOPTED SHOW OF VOTER CARDS
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ARTICLE 3
ELECT A MODERATOR
Article 3 To elect a Moderator to preside at this Town Meeting to serve until the commencement of the Annual Town Meeting in
2024; or to take any other action related thereto.
Kathleen Howley and 306 others
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 3 be indefinitely postponed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0
Kathleen Howley, proponent of the article, moved to withdraw the article.
VOTED: Article 3 WITHDRAWN.
ADOPTED SHOW OF VOTER CARDS
ARTICLE 4
ACCOUNTABILITY OF SELECT BOARD AND POLICE DEPARTMENT
Article 4 To have the five Select Board members and the senior management of the Canton Police Department, including the
chief of police and s e n i o r leadership, respond to concerns from registered Canton voters; or to take any other action related
thereto.
Kathleen Howley and 306 others
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION
MOVED: That the Town of Canton establish a Community Forum for the purpose of responding to this Article 4,
and that the Committee members be appointed by the Moderator and be comprised of two (2) members from the Select
Board, two (2) members from the Canton Police Department, two (2) members from the petitioners of this article and
three community residents of the Town of Canton, and that the Committee members work in collaboration with the
Town’s Chief Procurement Officer, who would manage the procurement process in compliance with the State’s
procurement laws to hire an independent Facilitator to be secured with funding to come from the Select Board’s Executive
Office Budget, with the Forum to be completed no later than June 30, 2024, or a later date as necessary, as agreed to by
the stakeholder group and approved by the Moderator.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Kathleen Howley, proponent of the article, moved to withdraw the article.
VOTED: Article 4 WITHDRAWN.
ADOPTED SHOW OF VOTER CARDS
ARTICLE 5
WHETHER THE TOWN WILL PROCEED WITH VOTES OF NO CONFIDENCE
Article 5 To see if the Town wishes to proceed, having heard from its leaders, with votes of no confidence in 1) its S e le c t Board
and 2) Canton Police Department Leadership that will leave those members and those employees in office while expressing our
dissatisfaction with their performance that so far has failed to meet our standard of good and ethical governance; or to take any
other action related thereto.
Motion 1.
That the Citizens of Canton, here assembled at town meeting, vote NO CONFIDENCE in the leadership of the Select Board: Thomas
W. Theodore, Chair, John J. Connolly, Vice Chair, Michael C. Loughran, Clerk, Christopher M. Albert, and John R. McCourt.
Motion 2. That the Citizens of Canton, here assembled at town meeting, vote NO CONFIDENCE in the leadership of its Police
Department including but not limited to Chief of Police, Helena Rafferty.
Kathleen Howley and 306 others
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 5 be deferred to the voters of Special Town Meeting.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0
Kathleen Howley, proponent of the article, moved to withdraw the76
article.
VOTED: Article 5 WITHDRAWN.
ADOPTED SHOW OF VOTER CARDS
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ARTICLE 6
INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIONS INTO ITS SELECT BOARD AND POLICE DEPARTMENT
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ADOPTED SHOW OF VOTER CARDS
ARTICLE 6
INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIONS INTO ITS SELECT BOARD AND POLICE DEPARTMENT
Article 6 To see if the Town wishes to authorize an independent investigation into and audit of its government including the
Select Board and Police Department; or to take any other action related thereto.
Motion 1: The Select Board is hereby authorized and compelled to request an independent investigation into and audit of our
town government including the Canton Select Board, the Police Department, and any other department as need may arise. Said
investigation must be requested in writing to the State Attorney General and the State Auditor no later than 30 days following
the close of town meeting. If the Select Board f a i l s to transmit a letter requesting an investigation, the Town Clerk is instructed
to transmit a copy of the warrant, minutes, and a certified copy of the results of this Special Town Meeting; or to take any other
action related thereto.
Motion 2: If the Select Board and the Town Clerk fail to transmit said request to the State Attorney G e n e r a l and the State Auditor,
the citizen sponsors of this Special Town Meeting may employ a constable or a Justice of the Peace to transmit a copy of the
warrant, minutes, and a certified copy of the results of this Special Town Meeting.
Motion 3: If the State Attorney General and the State Auditor are unable to undertake the aforementioned investigation and audit,
that the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000) be transferred from Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance) for the
purpose of funding the investigation and audit of the town government including the Select Board, the Police Department, and any
other department as need may arise by a person or firm recommended by the State Attorney General or State Auditor, or another
independent person or firm to be chosen by an independent group of citizens as appointed by the Special Town Meeting under
conditions decided by voters. Under no circumstances can any members or family members of the Select Board or any employees
or family members of the police department or other town employees or family members choose or influence the choice of the
person or firm who will be hired to undertake the investigation.
Kathleen Howley and 306 others
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION
MOVED: That the Town of Canton proceed with an administrative, policy and procedure review of the Police
Department to determine compliance with these aspects of the Police Department, to be conducted by an independent
consulting firm, and that the procurement team be comprised of three (3) to five (5) members with relevant experience
in conjunction with such procurements, and selected by the Chief Procurement Officer, the source of funds being a
transfer from Free Cash (Undesignated General Fund) in the amount of up to Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000).
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Chair of the Finance Committee moved a substitute motion, as follows:
MOVED: That the Town of Canton Chief Procurement Officer or designee be authorized and requested to proceed with an
administrative, policy, procedures and compliance review of the Police Department to determine compliance with these aspects of
the Police Department to be conducted by an independent consulting firm. A procurement committee should be established and
consist of five members, the Chief Procurement Officer or designee, two (2) members to be nominated by the petitioners and two (2)
community members at large to be nominated to and selected by the Chief Procurement Officer or designee. The procurement
committee should follow standard procurement laws and procedures. The procurement committee members should have relevant
experience in conjunction with similar procurements. The procurement committee shall provide a public report on the process and
outcome of the procurement when completed, and further that the sum of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) be hereby
appropriated for this purpose, with the source of funds being a transfer from Free Cash (undesignated General Fund Balance) in the
amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000). The procurement process should be in compliance with all conflicts of interest
and ethics laws. In accordance with the public records law, the results of the independent consultant’s report shall be made public
upon completion.
VOTED: Article 6 substitute motion adopted.
ADOPTED 903 AYE – 800 NAY
ARTICLE 7
MOVE ANNUAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS TO NOVEMBER
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VOTED: Article 6 substitute motion adopted.
ADOPTED 903 AYE – 800 NAY
ARTICLE 7
MOVE ANNUAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS TO NOVEMBER
Article 7 To see if the Town will direct the Select Board to file, within ninety (90) days of a favorable vote by Special Town Meeting,
a petition with the General Court for special legislation allowing Canton to hold annual municipal elections on the first Tuesday after
the first Monday in November, or to take any action related thereto.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION
MOVED: That the Select Board file within ninety (90) days of a favorable vote by Special Town Meeting, a petition
with the General Court for special legislation allowing Canton to hold annual municipal elections on the first Tuesday
after the first Monday in November with the first annual municipal election to start in a non-presidential election year.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 7 as printed in the warrant.
VOTED: Article 7 DEFEATED.
DEFEATED SHOW OF HANDS
ARTICLE 8
TERM LIMITS FOR SELECT BOARD MEMBERS
Article 8 To see if the Town will direct the Select Board to file, within ninety (90) days of a favorable vote by Special Town Meeting,
a petition with the General Court for special legislation allowing Canton to impose a lifetime limit of 15 years for a person to serve on
the Select Board for the Town of Canton, permitting any person who may be impacted by this limit to serve out his or her term, or to
take any action related thereto.
Kathleen Howley and 117 others
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 8 be deferred to the voters of Special Town Meeting.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Kathleen Howley, proponent of the article, moved to withdraw the article.
VOTED: Article 8 WITHDRAWN.
ADOPTED SHOW OF VOTER CARDS
A motion was moved and seconded to adjourn Town Meeting.
VOTED: That the 2023 Special Town Meeting be adjourned sine die.
Adjourned at 10:50pm on November 20th, 2023.
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INDEX
APPOINTED OFFICIALS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
ASSESSORS ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
BLUE HILLS REGIONAL DISTRICT SCHOOL COMMITTEE .......................................................................................................... 11
BUILDING DEPARTMENT .................................................................................................................................................................... 15
BUILDING RENOVATION COMMITTEE ............................................................................................................................................ 16
CANTON COMMUNITY PROFILE ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
CANTON ROLL OF HONOR.................................................................................................................................................................. 59
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE .................................................................................................................................. 17
CONSERVATION COMMISSION ......................................................................................................................................................... 18
ELDER AND HUMAN SERVICES......................................................................................................................................................... 20
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ........................................................................................................................................... 22
FINANCE DEPARTMENT ...................................................................................................................................................................... 22
FIRE DEPARTMENT............................................................................................................................................................................... 28
HEALTH DEPARTMENT ....................................................................................................................................................................... 13
HISTORICAL COMMISSION ................................................................................................................................................................. 30
HOUSING AUTHORITY ......................................................................................................................................................................... 31
HUMAN RESOURCES ............................................................................................................................................................................ 32
LIBRARY.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 33
MASTER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE .......................................................................................................................... 34
NORFOLK COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS ...................................................................................................................................... 36
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT ...................................................................................................................................... 38
PLANNING BOARD ................................................................................................................................................................................ 39
POLICE DEPARTMENT ......................................................................................................................................................................... 40
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.......................................................................................................................................................... 42
SCHOOL COMMITTEE – SUPERINTENDENT ................................................................................................................................... 44
SELECT BOARD ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
TOWN CLERK ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 62
TOWN COUNSEL .................................................................................................................................................................................... 56
TOWN OFFICIALS .................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
TOWN MEETINGS ................................................................................................................................................................................. 65
VETERAN’S SERVICES ......................................................................................................................................................................... 58
WATER/SEWER RATE POLICY COMMITTEE................................................................................................................................... 60
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS ............................................................................................................................................................ 61
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