Canton public meetings in 2024
5 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will discuss continuations for two site plan approval applications. These include a proposal to expand the parking lot at 240 Turnpike Street and a project for a 63-unit age-restricted building at 30 Coppersmith Way.
- Site Plan Approval: 76-space parking lot expansion at 240 Turnpike Street
- Site Plan Approval: 63-unit age-restricted multi-unit building at 30 Coppersmith Way
School Committee
The committee will hold a workshop to set district goals for the 2023-2028 strategic plan. Members will also vote on several grants and donations, as well as appointing Superintendent Folan as a TEC voting member.
- Vote to access $1,410,000 from the 2024 Special Education Reserve Fund
- Approval of grants and donations including an Italian Program Grant and CHS Video Program Equipment
- Appointment of Superintendent Folan as the TEC voting member for 2024-2025
- Review of potential firms for a comprehensive financial review
- Vote on MASC/MASS conference attendance and reimbursement
School Building Committee
The committee will vote on the June 26, 2024 meeting minutes and June invoices from LeftField, Ai3, and Consigli. The agenda also includes an update regarding the Schematic Design Submission and next steps.
- Vote to approve June 26, 2024 SBC Meeting Minutes
- Vote to approve LeftField, Ai3 and Consigli invoices from June
- Schematic Design Submission Update & Next Steps
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will discuss committee reorganization and several FY 2024 budget deficit transfer requests. These requests involve funding for special education costs, transportation, and expenses related to a November 2023 Special Town Meeting.
- $425,000 reserve fund transfer for School Department SPED and transportation costs
- $12,000 reserve fund transfer for Elections & Registrars precinct expansion and STM expenses
- $4,000 reserve fund transfer for Town Clerk STM expenses
- Reorganization of the Finance Committee
Select Board
The Select Board will review reserve fund transfer requests and various permit applications for local events. The agenda includes several staff and committee appointments. The board will also consider large-scale water and sewer commitments and weekly warrant totals.
- $3,529,746.05 residential water and sewer commitment
- $50,000 grant from Outfront Media for Shawmut and Route 95 locations
- Land use request from Revere and Son Heritage Trust for an August yard sale
- Appointments for Election Workers and the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee
- $9,844,218.85 vendor warrant total for the week of 07/05/2024