Canton public meetings in 2024

Canton Affordable Housing Trust

The Canton Affordable Housing Trust will consider approving October meeting minutes, receive an update on a Community Preservation Committee application, and discuss the final draft of the Housing Production Plan. The Trust will also review draft regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units.

• Approval of October 24, 2024 meeting minutes
• Update on Affordable Housing Trust FY26 Community Preservation Committee application
• Housing Production Plan final draft
• Accessory Dwelling Unit draft regulations

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability and Climate Action Plan Committee will vote on a proposed article for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting regarding a specialized stretch building code and discuss updates on the Climate Action Plan, grant applications, and the CAP implementation budget. The committee will also approve minutes from November 21 and review open action items.

• Vote on FY 2026 ATM Article for specialized stretch building code
• Discussion of FY 2026 CAP Implementation Budget
• Update on Canton's MVP 2.0 Grant Application
• Update on Energy/Sustainability Manager Grant
• Debrief on December 17 Select Board meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Canton Zoning Board of Appeals will not hold a meeting on December 19, 2024. The next meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2024.

Other Meeting

The Canton Affordable Housing Trust will discuss and potentially approve items including the Housing Production Plan final draft and Accessory Dwelling Unit draft regulations. The board will also receive an update on the FY26 Community Preservation Committee application and consider meeting minutes. These actions shape local housing policy and affordability efforts.

• Update on AHT FY26 Community Preservation Committee application
• Housing Production Plan Final Draft discussion
• Accessory Dwelling Unit Draft Regulations discussion
• Approval of October 24, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees unanimously approved spending up to $170,000 from state aid and Vicky Chaisson funds to hire an Owner's Project Manager (OPM) for the interior renovation project, with the intent that the funds be repaid through a Town Meeting appropriation in 2025. The board also approved the minutes from November 19, 2024, and received reports from the Friends of the Library, the director, and committees. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved up to $170k for OPM from state aid and Vicky Chaisson funds (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 19, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Friends of Library 2025 budget of $16,500 for library funding
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

School Committee

The Canton School Committee will hold a vote on the FY26 Capital Budget (3rd read) and a proposal for 2025-2026 PreK tuition rates at Rodman. Members will also vote on an article for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting to establish a Special Education Reserve Fund. Other agenda items include updates on the GMS building project, district goals, and a student member report.

• FY26 Capital Budget approval vote (3rd read)
• Rodman PreK tuition proposal vote for 2025-2026
• Article for Annual Town Meeting vote on Special Education Reserve Fund
• Consent agenda including warrants totaling $2,726,269.71 across four warrants
• GMS Building Project update and communications regarding district goals

School Committee

This is a policy sub-committee meeting of the Canton School Committee. Members will discuss potential revisions to policies ACAB and ACAB-R and review DESE MCAS guidance. The committee will also approve minutes from the November 25, 2024 meeting.

• Review and approve minutes of November 25, 2024
• Discussion and consideration of revisions to Policy ACAB and ACAB-R
• Review of DESE MCAS Guidance

School Building Committee

The Canton School Building Committee will vote on approving minutes from October 23, 2024, and invoices from LeftField and Ai3 for October and November, and legal certification of the Chair. They will also discuss next steps following a recent vote and review a geothermal test well project. Public comment will be heard.

• Vote to approve LeftField and Ai3 Invoices for October and November
• Vote to approve legal certification of SBC Chair
• Geothermal test well
• Next steps after vote

Norfolk County Retirement Board

The Norfolk County Retirement Board will meet on December 18, 2024, to approve minutes and handle routine matters such as payments, new members, retirees, and buybacks. The board will enter executive session to discuss a regional medical panel for James Moses of Medfield Police, an update on the real property lease RFP, and legal strategy regarding a potential new lease. In open session, the board may vote on the Aristotle Large Cap Strategy letter agreement and the attendant costs of moving to a new office. Monthly financial and investment presentations are also scheduled.

• Discussion and potential vote on Aristotle Large Cap Strategy letter agreement
• Discussion and potential vote on attendant costs of moving
• Executive session: consideration for regional medical panel for James Moses (Medfield Police)
• Update on Real Property Lease RFP and legal strategy on lease approval
• Monthly Financial Package Presentation and Wainwright Investment Presentation

Planning Board

The Canton Planning Board will hold public hearings on a draft Housing Production Plan, a proposed four-lot subdivision at 255 Rockland Street, and a site plan review for two accessory solar carport structures at 90 Cedar Street. The board will also review and approve the minutes from its November 20, 2024 meeting.

• Presentation of Draft Housing Production Plan by Kadineyse Paz, Community Planning Analyst (JM Goldson)
• Petition of Zeus Construction LLC for a four-lot subdivision at 255 Rockland Street (Map 41, Lot 2) in Single Family Residence B Zone
• Site Plan Review for two accessory carport solar PV structures at 90 Cedar Street (Map 114, Lot 1) by Capco Realty Trust
• Review and approval of November 20, 2024 meeting minutes

Select Board

The Select Board will review capital requests from several town departments and discuss the Sustainability/Climate Action Plan. The board is also considering various personnel appointments, union side letters, and the acceptance of several charitable donations.

• Review of municipal capital requests for Building Dept, MIS, Central Maintenance, Revere & Son Heritage Trust, and Library
• Consideration of annual liquor, amusement, and entertainment license renewals
• Acceptance of a $12,500 grant from Outfront Media for 120 Cedar Street
• Acceptance of a $5,000 donation from the Roger Winfield Scott Foundation for the Conservation Land Fund
• Approval of $1,350 for cemetery commitments

Blue Hills Regional District

The Blue Hills Regional District School Committee will hear a presentation on a proposed 2026 senior trip to London and vote on accepting donations for the MA Cruisers program toolkit. Other items include approving minutes, receiving reports from the superintendent and treasurer, and discussing sub-committee reorganizations. The meeting is largely procedural with a few action items.

• Presentation and request for 2026 senior trip abroad to London by Ms. Dowd and Ms. Stewart
• Vote on accepting MA Cruisers new program toolkits donations
• Official numbers for the District School Committee elected members
• Policy Sub-Committee report
• Finance/Administration Sub-Committee reorganization

Blue Hills Regional District

The Finance and Administration Sub-Committee of the Blue Hills Regional District School Committee will meet to discuss the budget. No specific budget items or proposals are listed on the agenda beyond a single 'Budget' line item. The meeting also includes roll call and adjournment, making this a procedural session.

• Budget discussion (no details provided)

Blue Hills Regional District

The Personnel and Negotiations Sub-Committee of the Blue Hills Regional District School Committee is holding a strategy session for upcoming negotiations with SEIU. The session will be followed by mediation at 3:30 PM. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Strategy session for negotiations with SEIU
• Mediation scheduled immediately after session

Blue Hills Regional District

The Policy Sub-Committee will meet to engage in policy discussion. The agenda is limited to this discussion and procedural items.

• Policy discussion

School Committee

The Budget & Finance Sub-Committee will review and approve minutes from the December 3 meeting and discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 capital budget. No specific dollar amounts or proposals are listed in the agenda.

• Review and approval of minutes from 12/3/24
• Discussion of FY26 Capital

Canton Walk, Bike and Hike Committee

The Canton Walk, Bike & Hike Committee will review minutes, receive updates on the Climate Action Plan and the Town Planner's mapping and Mary E Wentworth projects, and discuss the Eliot Hollow Passive Recreation Area trail extension. The committee will also consider a fundraising letter for the Great Canton Cleanup and the recording of WBH meetings by CCTV.

• Update on the Climate Action Plan (Tom Birmingham)
• Town Planner update: Mapping project and Mary E Wentworth project
• Eliot Hollow Passive Recreation Area trail extension update
• Fundraising letter for Great Canton Cleanup
• WBH meetings to be recorded by CCTV for public viewing - update

By-Law Modernization Committee

The By-Law Modernization Committee will meet to discuss and consider approval of a by-law proposal from General Code. Zachary Dumont from General Code will participate remotely. The committee may vote on the proposal. Additionally, the committee will approve previous meeting minutes and take public comment.

• Discussion with Zachary Dumont from General Code (remote participant)
• Possible vote on General Code By-law proposal
• Approval of November 7, 2024 committee minutes
• Public comment period (15 minutes)

Master Plan Implementation Committee

The Master Plan Implementation Committee will discuss shared priorities with the Paul Revere Museum of Innovation and Discovery. The committee will also discuss and vote on a potential 2025 Annual Town Meeting article to update the Master Plan Strategic Framework.

• Vote on potential ATM 2025 Article updating the Master Plan Strategic Framework
• Discussion of shared priorities with the Paul Revere Museum of Innovation and Discovery
• Review of October 17, 2024 meeting minutes

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several wetland and stormwater permit applications, including a billboard structure, a home addition, solar arrays, and roadway resurfacing. They will also consider a request for a partial certificate of compliance for a subdivision. The commission will vote on spending for an interactive panel and approve the FY2026 operations budget request.

• Wetland Notice of Intent for billboard construction at 50 Getchell Way (Out Front Media)
• Wetland Request for Determination of Applicability for 1,295 sq ft addition at 89 Sherman Avenue
• Wetland Request for Determination of Applicability for deck removal and addition at 2086 Washington Street
• Wetland Notice of Intent for solar PV arrays at 90 Cedar Street (NextGrid Inc.)
• Stormwater Notice of Intent continuation for 155 Will Drive

Other Meeting

The JFK School Council will welcome a new member and review principal line items versus CAPT purchases as part of budget discussions. The council will also share a family survey link in multiple languages and review initial findings. The meeting concludes with agreed-upon items and action steps.

• Welcome of new member Saundra Watson
• Discussion of principal line items vs. CAPT purchases for budget
• Sharing of family survey link in Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish, and Vietnamese
• Review of initial family survey findings
• Agreed-upon items and action steps to close the meeting

School Committee

The Negotiations Sub-Committee of the Canton School Committee will meet to vote on entering executive session for collective bargaining with the Canton Educators Association (CEA). The session will also include strategy discussions, and the sub-committee will not reconvene in open session. No other business is scheduled.

• Vote to enter executive session for collective bargaining with the Canton Educators Association (CEA)
• Discussion of strategy in preparation for collective bargaining with the CEA

Sustainability Committee

The Canton Sustainability Committee will review minutes from October and receive a presentation from Tom Birmingham on the Sustainability Climate Action Plan. Members will also provide feedback on recent Canton Citizen articles and discuss committee membership, goals, social media, and the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Review and approval of October 8, 2024 minutes
• Presentation: Sustainability Climate Action Plan by Tom Birmingham
• Feedback on Canton Citizen articles
• Discussion of membership, goals, social media, and 2025 meeting schedule

Housing Authority

The Canton Housing Authority will hold a special meeting at 5:30 PM followed by its regular monthly meeting at 6:00 PM on December 10, 2024. The board will review and discuss the Annual Plan, financial reports for October/November 2024, and expenditures. New business includes certificates of completion for Rubin Court flooring and Brayton Circle, a contractor proposal for Brayton Circle roof, a winter clothing allowance, and writeoffs. The director will provide updates on resident services, vacancies, and modernization projects.

• Annual Plan discussion
• Rubin Court flooring - certificate of final completion
• Brayton Circle - certificate of substantial completion and roof contractor proposal
• Winter clothing allowance
• Writeoffs

Housing Authority

The Canton Housing Authority is holding a public hearing to review its Proposed Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2026. This plan outlines operations and plans for state-aided public housing. The body will consider public and tenant comments before submitting the plan to the Department of Housing and Community Development.

• Proposed 5-year Capital Improvement Plan
• Proposed Maintenance and Repair Plan
• Current Operating Budget
• Responses to Performance Management Review (PMR) findings
• List of waivers from Department of Housing and Community Development regulations

Canton Diversity Equity and Inclusion

The Canton Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will meet to discuss and plan several community events. Items include a recap of the Transgender Day of Remembrance, a collaboration with Copper Artist on the Black Chronicles project, and planning for Chinese New Year with the library. The committee will also consider a holiday recognition calendar and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Read CDEI Indigenous Land Statement.docx
• TDOR: Transgender Day of Remembrance Recap
• Community event & Collaboration with Copper Artist on Black Chronicles
• Chinese New Year celebration planning with Library
• CDEI's holiday recognition calendar

Blue Hills Regional District

The Personnel and Negotiations Sub-Committee will meet to discuss negotiations. The agenda includes a mediation session starting at 3:30 PM regarding SEIU 888 Main and Custodian staff.

• Mediation with SEIU 888 Main and Custodian

Town Clerk

The Town of Canton is conducting the opening and depositing of early voted ballots for the December 10, 2024 Special Town Election. This process takes place at the Salah Meeting Room in Canton Town Hall.

• Advance processing of early voted ballots starting December 6 at 1:30pm
• December 7 session cancelled

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Canton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on several special permits and site plan modifications, including a warehouse and distribution plant at 348 Turnpike Street and a solar canopy at Tesla's Royall Street location. The board will also discuss continuations for parking lot expansion, car dealership storage, and other property modifications. Board business includes approving minutes and decisions from the previous meeting.

• Special Permit for warehouse and distribution plant at 348 Turnpike Street (Rockridge Acquisitions)
• Site plan modification for solar canopy over existing charging stations at 100 Royall Street (Tesla)
• Continuation: parking lot expansion by 76 spaces at 240 Turnpike Street (Judge Rotenberg Educational Center)
• Continuation: special permit/variance for car dealership with overnight storage at 20 Industrial Drive
• Continued discussion: modification of outside storage area at 155 Will Drive

Other Meeting

The Dean S. Luce Elementary School Council is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss tuning the School Council by-laws. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Tune the LSC (Luce School Council) by-laws

School Committee

The Canton School Committee will hold an executive session for collective bargaining and minutes approval, then open session for votes on the FY26 Capital Budget (2nd read) and the Q1 Financial Report. Also discussed are policy updates on Covid Protocols, a Climate Action Club plan, and the GMS Building Project. The consent agenda includes warrants totaling $2,424,415.57 and donations.

• Vote on FY26 Capital Budget (2nd read and vote)
• Vote on Q1 Financial Report
• 1st read and vote on policy updates for Covid Protocols
• Discussion of CHS Climate Action Club Collective Commitment Plan
• Consent agenda: accounts payable warrant $559,992.01 and payroll warrant $1,864,423.56

Select Board

The Select Board will review municipal capital requests from the departments of Elder and Human Services, Parks and Recreation, Police, DPW, Water and Sewer, and Fire. They will also consider opening the warrant for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting and act on numerous license renewals, including Common Victualler and used car dealer licenses. Additionally, the board will vote on accepting two grants totaling $20,500 for the Fire Department and cybersecurity, and approve a special liquor license for Blue Hills Ski Area for multiple event dates.

• Municipal capital requests review from six departments (no dollar amounts listed in agenda)
• Consider opening the warrant for 2025 Annual Town Meeting (zoning and non-zoning articles) from Dec 12 to Jan 3
• Renewal of Common Victualler licenses for 2025 (list of ~50 businesses attached) and Class II/III used car dealer licenses (list of ~18 dealers attached)
• Acceptance of Emergency Management Performance Grant ($5,100) and Municipal Local Cybersecurity Grant Program ($15,400)
• Special license to serve wine and malt beverages for 30 one-day events at Blue Hills Ski Area (4001 Washington Street) from Dec 27, 2024 to Mar 2, 2025

School Committee

The Budget & Finance Sub-Committee will meet to approve payroll, accounts payable, and warrants. The body will also discuss personal service contracts and the capital budget.

• Approval of payroll, AP, and warrants
• Review of personal service contracts
• Discussion of Capital Budget

Norfolk County Retirement Board

The Norfolk County Retirement Board will hold a special meeting to discuss due diligence updates with investment managers, review and potentially vote on the audit by Di Pesa & Company, and discuss and potentially vote on a legal services contract. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Review, discussion, and potential vote on the audit by Di Pesa & Company
• Discussion and potential vote regarding legal services contract
• Due diligence updates with investment managers

Council on Aging

The Canton Council on Aging will review the December/January newsletter, discuss the 2024 capital budget, and consider a working group on potential expansion. Old business items include Saint Gerard's, John Friel, and benches, though some are on hold.

• Review of 2024 Capital Budget
• Working group on potential expansion
• Holiday party planning
• Pickleball discussion
• Space needs discussion

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will hear presentations from grant applicants regarding Hemenway Windows and the Library Historic Room Preservation. The body will then discuss and vote on these requests.

• Grant applicant presentation: Hemenway Windows
• Grant applicant presentation: Library Historic Room Preservation

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a classification hearing with the Board of Assessors to determine the percentage of each class of property for Fiscal 2025. A public hearing will gather input on new water and sewer rates with implementation proposed for January or July 2025. The board will also consider several grants, including a $150,000 co-response grant for the Police Department and a $50,000 Housing Choice Grant for the Gridley School Redevelopment Study, as well as action on a stormwater utility establishment.

• Classification hearing for FY2025 property tax percentages
• Public hearing on new water and sewer rates (effective Jan or July 2025)
• $150,000 grant from Dept of Mental Health for Police co-response program
• $50,000 Housing Choice Grant for Gridley School Redevelopment Study
• Consider establishing a Stormwater Utility

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss business updates and property-related matters. The agenda includes reviews of exemptions, hardship, and classification.

• Exemptions
• Hardship
• Classification

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will review presentations from three grant applicants. The body will also review financial reports and minutes from the November 4th meeting.

• Affordable Housing Trust Production Plan grant presentation
• Paul Revere Heritage Site Pavilion grant presentation
• Canton Corner Cemetery Gravestone Preservation grant presentation

School Committee

The Canton School Committee Policy Sub-Committee will meet to review and discuss possible revisions to the COVID policy (EBCFA and protocols) and policies ACAB and ACAB-R. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes.

• Discussion and possible revision of COVID policy EBCFA and related protocols
• Discussion and possible revision of policies ACAB and ACAB-R

Alliance Against Substance Abuse

The Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse will meet to review student updates and the Youth Happiness Study. The body will also receive a Program Manager report on upcoming initiatives and vote to approve minutes from August 26, 2024.

• Youth Happiness Study details and conversation
• Program Manager report on upcoming initiatives
• Approval of August 26, 2024 meeting minutes

Canton Walk, Bike and Hike Committee

The Canton Walk, Bike and Hike Committee meets virtually to discuss updates on trail maintenance, mapping, and the Climate Action Plan. Notable items include plans to record WBH meetings for public access and progress on the Eliot Hollow trail extension. No binding votes or budget items are scheduled.

• Update on revitalization of the Mary E Wentworth Recreation Facility
• Sharrows on Washington Street and corridor plan update
• Eliot Hollow Passive Recreation Area trail extension update
• WBH meetings to be recorded by CCTV for public viewing
• Review of Fall Trail Maintenance (10/26) and Farmers' Market table (10/13)

Sustainability Committee

The committee will review results from a community survey and a technical memorandum on climate action. They will discuss the Phase 3 timeline for drafting the Climate Action Plan, including schedules for Select Board and Annual Town Meeting. Key emerging issues include grant applications for an Energy/Sustainability Manager and MVP 2.0, Climate Leader Community certification, and coordination with DPW and other departments.

• Review of community survey results and technical memorandum matrix
• Discussion of Phase 3 timeline for CAP drafting and review schedule
• Consideration of Energy/Sustainability Manager grant application
• Discussion of MVP 2.0 grant application
• Legislative updates including S.2967 and H.5100

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Canton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold scheduled hearings on a site plan approval for a parking lot at 25-27 Neponset Street and dimensional relief for an addition at 20 Blackman Road. They will also discuss continuations, including a special permit and/or variance for a car dealership at 20 Industrial Drive and for a pool bubble at 31 Charles Drive, plus a modification of site plan approval at 155 Will Drive. Board business includes approving minutes and decisions from the previous meeting.

• Site plan approval for an 11-stall parking lot on two town-owned lots at 25-27 Neponset Street
• Dimensional relief for a single-story addition at 20 Blackman Road
• Special permit and/or variance to use 20 Industrial Drive as a car dealership storing up to 12 vehicles
• Special permit and/or variance to install a bubble over an existing in-ground pool at 31 Charles Drive
• Modification of site plan approval to expand outside storage area at 155 Will Drive

School Committee

The Canton School Committee will vote on the Q1 financial report and review the FY26 capital budget in a first reading. They will also discuss the GMS building project, AP exam results, and consider a student community service proposal. The consent agenda includes warrants totaling over $2.6 million and a $1,000 scholarship.

• Vote on Q1 financial report
• First read of FY26 capital budget
• GMS building project update
• Consent agenda: warrants for $388,767; $1,933,541; $322,304
• CHS community service discussion

Canton Cultural Council

The Canton Cultural Council will meet to review grant applications. The body will also address the secretary's and treasurer's reports.

• Review of grant applications

Norfolk County Retirement Board

The Board will review retirement applications, financial packages, and investment updates. Members will discuss a potential Seizert Capital LLC amendment and the costs and timing of an upcoming move.

• Potential vote on Seizert Capital LLC amendment
• Discussion and potential vote on costs and timing of upcoming move
• Review of Real Property Lease RFP and legal strategy
• Consideration of disability retirement for Corey Volpicelli (Millis Fire) and Mitchell Herrick (Wrentham Fire)
• Presentation on comingled investment vehicles

Planning Board

The board will hold a public hearing on a site plan and stormwater review for a proposed parking lot expansion at 240 Turnpike Street (Judge Rotenberg Educational Center). It will also discuss Foundry Lane repairs, ADA trail access, street acceptance, cost-to-complete, and a $1M bond reduction for the Canton Reserve development by Toll Brothers. The October 30 meeting minutes are scheduled for approval.

• Public hearing for site plan and stormwater review of parking lot expansion at 240 Turnpike Street (Judge Rotenberg Educational Center)
• Discussion of Foundry Lane repairs and completion of ADA trail access drive for Canton Reserve (Toll Brothers)
• Discussion of $1M bond reduction for Canton Reserve
• Direction on street acceptance status and cost-to-complete for Canton Reserve
• Review and approval of October 30, 2024 meeting minutes

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to consider the approval of in-person early voting for the December 10, 2024, Special Town Election. Proposed voting will take place at Town Hall between November 30 and December 6.

• Approval of in-person early voting dates and times for the December 10, 2024 Special Town Election

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will hold a regular meeting on November 19, 2024. Items include a discussion of the Program Reconsideration Form and Policy, and a request from Art in Bloom for library use. The meeting will also receive reports from the Friends of the Library, the Director, and subcommittees on the Capital Campaign and Library Design. Public comment period is included.

• Discussion of Program Reconsideration Form and Policy
• Art in Bloom request for use of library space
• Friends of the Library Report
• Library Capital Campaign Report
• Library Design Subcommittee Report

Blue Hills Regional District

The Finance and Administration Sub-Committee of the Blue Hills Regional Technical School will meet to discuss budget goals. No specific proposals or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of budget goals for the school district

Blue Hills Regional District

The Blue Hills Regional District School Committee's Personnel and Negotiations Sub-Committee will meet on November 19, 2024, at 6:15 PM. The sole agenda item is a discussion on superintendent compensation. No other business is listed.

• Discussion on superintendent compensation

Blue Hills Regional District

The District School Committee will discuss budget goals, superintendent compensation, and the decommissioning of vocational and LPN program materials. The body will also review warrants and a first quarter report for FY25.

• Vote on Warrant # 8 and Warrant # 9
• Decommissioning of out-of-date Vocational and LPN program materials
• Superintendent's compensation (Personnel and Negotiations Sub-Committee)
• FY25 First Quarter Report and transfer of funds
• Budget goals (Finance/Administration Sub-Committee)

School Committee

The Budget & Finance Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss the FY26 Capital budget and ESSER 3 updates. The body will also review payroll, accounts payable, and warrant approvals.

• FY26 Capital review
• ESSER 3 update
• Payroll, AP and warrant approvals
• Personal service contracts

Select Board

The Canton Select Board is meeting to hold a Special Town Meeting. The agenda also includes time for topics not anticipated 48 hours in advance. No other specific items are listed.

• 7:00 PM Special Town Meeting

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss funding for the Galvin Middle School Construction Project. The body will also vote on the minutes from September 25 and October 15, 2024.

• STM No.1, Article 2: Galvin Middle School Construction Project Funding

Town Clerk

The Board of Registrars will meet to tally any Federal Write-In Absentee Ballots and ballots received by mail from overseas voters and armed forces members after the November 5 State Election, provided they were postmarked on or before Election Day and received by November 15. The meeting also includes call to order, any other business not anticipated within 48 hours, and adjournment. This is a procedural session to process remaining valid ballots from the recent election.

• Tally Federal Write-In Absentee Ballots postmarked by Nov 5 and received by Nov 15
• Tally ballots from overseas voters and armed forces members postmarked by Nov 5 and received by Nov 15
• Meeting open for any other business not anticipated within 48 hours of posting

Historical Commission

The Canton Historical Commission is meeting to discuss demolition delays for two specific addresses. The body will also review and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Demolition Delay - 267 Pleasant Street
• Demolition Delay - 10 Lake Road

Canton Diversity Equity and Inclusion

The Canton Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee will vote on increased funding for Transgender Day of Remembrance, appoint a treasurer, and discuss community events including a collaboration with Copper Artist on Black Chronicles and a Thanksgiving event. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and reading of an Indigenous Land Statement.

• Vote on increased funding for Transgender Day of Remembrance
• Vote to appoint a treasurer
• Approval of October 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of community event collaboration with Copper Artist on Black Chronicles
• Thanksgiving event on November 24, 2024 at 3 PM at First Parish Unitarian Universalist

Housing Authority

The Canton Housing Authority will review financial reports and expenditures for September through November. The body will discuss several project proposals and updates regarding Rubin Court and Pequit St.

• Rubin Court flooring change order and certificate of substantial completion
• Rubin Court shed architect proposal
• Pequit St project contractor proposal
• AUP Audit (Agreed Upon Procedures)
• Review of defibrillator pending item

Other Meeting

The JFK School Council will review the 2024-2025 School Improvement Plan draft approved by the Superintendent and shared at the October 24th School Committee meeting. They will also discuss a family survey aimed at increasing responses about academic and social-emotional supports, along with welcoming a new member.

• Review of 2024-2025 School Improvement Plan draft
• Discussion of family survey to increase response rate by 10% by spring 2025
• Welcome of new member Saundra Watson

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on three wetland/stormwater permit applications, including a new Request for Determination at 766 Turnpike Street and continued hearings for a stormwater NOI at 155 Will Drive and a wetland NOI at 225 Dan Road. Commissioners will also vote on a certificate of compliance for a stormwater system at 20 North Street, approve the 2025 meeting schedule, and consider spending for a TouchView Interactive Panel and an iPad with Bluebeam software. Correspondence includes an administrative approval request from MassDOT for the I-93/I-95 resurfacing project.

• Public hearing on Request for Determination of Applicability for addition at 766 Turnpike Street (within 100-ft buffer zone)
• Continued public hearing on Stormwater Notice of Intent at 155 Will Drive (continued from Oct 9 and 23)
• Continued public hearing on Wetland Notice of Intent for Sika Corporation at 225 Dan Road (continued multiple times since July)
• Vote on full Certificate of Compliance for stormwater system at 20 North Street (6,050 sq ft building)
• Votes to approve 2025 meeting schedule and spending for TouchView Interactive Panel and iPad/Bluebeam software

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss a stormwater utility update, an Eversource streetlight petition, and a Narcan distribution update. Action items include accepting police grants totaling $338,625, approving a temporary liquor license for TopGolf, and authorizing a 31-day alcohol license for Winterlights at Bradley Estates. The board will also consider a proposed ballot question for the April 2025 municipal election and several appointments and personnel actions.

• Stormwater Utility Update presented by K. Meaney
• Petition from Eversource for new streetlight on Dan Road near #300 Dan Road
• Consider accepting $338,625 in Police Department grants (body cameras, 911 training, support & incentive, road safety)
• Consider 31-day alcohol license for Winterlights at Bradley Estates (2468B Washington St.) from Nov 29, 2024 to Jan 4, 2025
• Consider proposed ballot question for April 2025 Municipal Election

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting in an Executive Session. The body will discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining.

• Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining strategy

School Committee

The Canton School Committee will hold an open meeting starting at 6:00 PM after an executive session. They are scheduled to vote on the Q1 financial report and on selecting a vendor for a comprehensive financial review. The Committee will also receive updates on district goals, safety protocols, and the Galvin Middle School building project. A consent agenda includes approval of minutes and warrants totaling over $2.4 million.

• Vote on Q1 Financial Report
• Vote to approve vendor for Comprehensive Financial Review
• Update on AFSCME Administrative Assistants MOA (2024-2027)
• Warrants: $306,488.48 (Oct 24), $91,145.32 (Oct 31), $1,927,615.17 (payroll Oct 31), $163,918.15 (Nov 7)
• Vote on School Committee subcommittee reassignments

Water/Sewer Rate & Policy Committee

The Water/Sewer Rate & Policy Committee will review a rate study conducted by Dave Fox of Raftelis. The body will consider rate and fee change options and may vote on a recommendation to the Select Board.

• Review of rate study with Dave Fox of Raftelis
• Review of water and sewer rate and fee change options
• Potential vote of recommendation to the Select Board regarding rates and fees
• Vote to accept April 24, 2024 minutes

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Canton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two residential variance requests (31 Charles Drive bubble enclosure, 435 York Street addition) and an informal hearing to relocate a driveway at 65-87 Neponset Street. Continuations include discussions on a 76-space parking lot expansion at Judge Rotenberg Educational Center, storage of construction vehicles at 872 Turnpike Street, and expansion of outside storage at 155 Will Drive. The board will also approve meeting minutes and the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Debra Woodman/Hailey Pikarski – 31 Charles Drive – special permit/variance for bubble over pool
• Edward & Susan Harrington – 435 York Street – dimensional relief for addition to non-conforming dwelling
• Canton Holdings, LLC – 65-87 Neponset Street – minor site plan modification to relocate driveway
• Judge Rotenberg Educational Center – 240 Turnpike Street – expansion of parking lot by 76 spaces (continuation)
• Gary Doherty/BBG Realty – 872 Turnpike Street – special permit/variance for overnight storage of construction vehicles (continuation)

By-Law Modernization Committee

The Bylaw Modernization Committee will review minutes from October 10, 2024, and take public comment. The main focus is process planning, including follow-up on liaison assignments, discussion of a public questionnaire, and scheduling community listening sessions for 2025. The agenda is largely procedural and planning-oriented with no specific votes or financial items.

• Approval of October 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment period (15 minutes)
• Follow-up on liaison assignments for town agency outreach
• Questionnaire creation discussion
• Community engagement / public listening sessions schedule for 2025

Other Meeting

The Dean S. Luce Elementary School Council is meeting to approve October minutes and discuss connections, review MCAS 24 results, and finalize the Fall 24 caregiver survey. The meeting is routine and procedural, with no major decisions or financial items on the agenda.

• Approve October meeting minutes
• MCAS 24 Review
• Tune and Finalize Fall 24 Caregiver Survey
• Next meeting scheduled for December 5, 2024

Canton Cultural Council

The Canton Cultural Council will meet to begin reviewing grant applications. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes, treasurer's report, and a welcome for new member Pam Berman.

• Begin review of grants
• Welcome new member Pam Berman
• Approval of October meeting minutes

School Committee

The Canton School Committee's Budget & Finance Sub-Committee will meet to discuss financial oversight matters, including a comprehensive financial review, the Q1 financial report, and updates on the capital budget process and ARPA funds. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, warrant approvals, and consideration of personal service contracts. No specific dollar amounts or action items requiring public decision are listed.

• Comprehensive financial review
• Q1 financial report
• Update on the capital budget process
• ARPA funds update
• Personal service contracts

Other Meeting

The Canton School Committee's Budget & Finance Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss several financial oversight items. Topics include a comprehensive financial review, the first-quarter financial report, an update on the capital budget process, and updates on AARPA funds and ESSER 3 spending. The committee will also review personal service contracts and approve warrants.

• Comprehensive financial review
• Q1 financial report
• Update on the capital budget process
• AARPA funds update
• ESSER 3

Board of Health

The Board of Health will vote on a septic variance request at 8 Glen Road to reduce tank setback from 10 to 4 feet and well/leaching area setback from 100 to 50 feet. They will also discuss an application by Kim Harden to keep chickens and one rooster at 75 York Brook Road. Routine items include approval of vouchers, bills, and minutes from October 7th.

• Septic variance for 8 Glen Road: reduce tank setback to 4 feet and well/leaching area setback to 50 feet
• Application by Kim Harden to keep chickens and 1 rooster at 75 York Brook Road
• Review and sign vouchers and bills
• Approve minutes from October 7, 2024
• Future meeting date: December 2, 2024

Other Meeting

The GMS School Council will hear principal's updates on the end of the first marking term, parent-teacher conferences, and fall extracurriculars. They will also preview the November 5 professional learning day, discuss artificial intelligence and schoolwork, and receive an update on the Galvin Middle School building project.

• Principal's updates on end of first marking term, parent-teacher conferences, and fall extracurriculars
• Preview of the November 5 professional learning day
• Discussion on artificial intelligence and schoolwork
• GMS Building Project update

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging is meeting to review the 2024 capital budget and discuss facility-related items. The agenda includes discussions on space, benches, and the Paul Revere Heritage Site Pavilion. Members will also review the October newsletter and statistics.

• 2024 Capital Budget
• Paul Revere Heritage Site Pavilion
• ADA/Climate Action Plan
• Working Group on Potential expansion
• Benches

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will hear presentations from three grant applicants. The body is reviewing requests for an Open Space and Recreation Plan update and preservation work for the Ponkapoag Schoolhouse and Historical Society building.

• Grant presentation: Open Space and Recreation Plan Update
• Grant presentation: Ponkapoag Schoolhouse Tower/Steeple Preservation
• Grant presentation: Historical Society Building Analysis

Norfolk County Retirement Board

The Norfolk County Retirement Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially vote on the NCRS actuarial valuation and funding schedule.

• Potential vote on NCRS actuarial valuation and funding schedule

Planning Board

The Canton Planning Board will hold public hearings and discussions on several property proposals, including two ANR plans, a municipal parking lot, and a site plan review for a parking lot expansion at the Judge Rotenberg Educational Center. The board will also discuss repairs and a $1M bond reduction for the Canton Reserve development.

• 65-87 Neponset Street ANR: creation of a 28,585 sq ft lot for a dog park
• 25-27 Neponset Street: creation of an 11-stall municipal parking lot
• Canton Reserve: discussion of Foundry Lane repairs, ADA trail access, street acceptance, and $1M bond reduction
• 1439 Brush Hill Road ANR: lot line adjustment
• 240 Turnpike Street (Judge Rotenberg Center): site plan review for parking lot expansion

Norfolk County Retirement Board

The Norfolk County Retirement Board will discuss and potentially vote on the actuarial valuation and funding schedule for the Norfolk County Retirement System. The agenda also includes executive session items on accidental death and disability retirement benefits for local firefighters, a discussion on cybersecurity insurance, and investment updates including a private equity investment and management fee extension. Routine matters such as approval of minutes, bills, and new members will also be addressed.

• Discussion and potential vote on NCRS actuarial valuation and funding schedule
• Executive session: accidental death benefit for Peter Clapp (Randolph Fire) and accidental disability retirement for Peter Denneno (Stoughton Fire)
• Discussion and potential vote on cybersecurity insurance
• Discussion and potential vote on 2025 PRIM private equity investment and Globespan V management fee extension
• Discussion on attendant costs and timing of upcoming move to new office space

Other Meeting

This School Council meeting at the Rodman Early Childhood Program focuses on reviewing the Rodman Preschool School Improvement Plan (SIP) and discussing a school survey. No votes or binding decisions are on the agenda.

• Review of Rodman Preschool SIP
• School survey discussion
• Council responsibilities and objectives

Blue Hills Regional District

The Blue Hills Regional District School Committee's Personnel and Negotiations Sub-Committee will hold a strategy session for negotiations with the SEIU union, followed by mediation. This is a closed sub-committee meeting to prepare for labor contract talks.

• Roll call
• Strategy session for negotiations with SEIU
• Mediation at 3:30 PM
• Meeting in Room W-229 at Blue Hills Regional

School Committee

The Negotiations Sub-Committee of the Canton School Committee is meeting to discuss collective bargaining with the AFSCME Administrative Assistants unit. The only open session action will be a vote to enter executive session for negotiations and strategy discussions. The committee will not reconvene in open session after the closed meeting.

• Vote to enter executive session under M.G.L. ch. 30A, §21(a) purposes 2 & 3 for AFSCME Administrative Assistants unit collective bargaining
• No open-session decisions or public discussion scheduled beyond the executive session motion

Canton Affordable Housing Trust

The Canton Affordable Housing Trust will consider approving the September 19 meeting minutes, review the FY26 Community Preservation Committee Final Application, and discuss an update on the Subsidized Housing Inventory. The board will also review the Gridley School Redevelopment Study Grant and the final draft of the Housing Production Plan.

• Approval of September 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• FY26 Community Preservation Committee Final Application
• Subsidized Housing Inventory Update
• Gridley School Redevelopment Study Grant
• Housing Production Plan Final Draft

Sustainability Committee

The Canton Sustainability and Climate Action Plan Committee will discuss updates from three subgroups, review community survey results, and hear about a recent state climate and clean energy bill. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and updates on open action items. No votes on specific projects or spending are scheduled.

• Update on subgroup work (three subgroups covering different sustainability action areas)
• Presentation of community survey results to date
• Discussion of MA House and Senate agreement on comprehensive climate and clean energy siting legislation
• Review of community engagement efforts including board meetings and CCTV interview
• Next meeting set for November 21, 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold scheduled hearings for a car dealership at 20 Industrial Drive and live entertainment at 592 Washington Street. The board will also discuss continuations including a parking lot expansion at 240 Turnpike Street, construction vehicle storage at 872 Turnpike Street, and outdoor storage expansion at 155 Will Drive. Board business includes approval of minutes and decisions from the previous meeting.

• Special permit/variance for car dealership and storage of up to 12 vehicles at 20 Industrial Drive
• Special permit/variance for live entertainment Friday–Sunday and occasional weeknights at 592 Washington Street
• Continuation: site plan approval to expand parking lot by 76 spaces at 240 Turnpike Street (Judge Rotenberg Educational Center)
• Continuation: special permit/variance for overnight storage of construction vehicles and materials at 872 Turnpike Street
• Continuation: modification of site plan approval to expand outdoor storage area at 155 Will Drive

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two new applications: a special permit/variance to operate a car dealership at 20 Industrial Drive, and live entertainment at 592 Washington Street. The board will also discuss continuations including a parking lot expansion at 240 Turnpike Street, overnight construction vehicle storage at 872 Turnpike Street, and modification of outside storage at 155 Will Drive. Board business includes approving minutes and decisions from the prior meeting.

• Special permit/variance for car dealership with up to 12 vehicles at 20 Industrial Drive
• Special permit/variance for live entertainment Friday–Sunday at 592 Washington Street
• Continuation: Site plan approval to expand parking lot by 76 spaces at 240 Turnpike Street (Judge Rotenberg Center)
• Continuation: Special permit/variance for overnight storage of construction vehicles at 872 Turnpike Street
• Continuation: Modification of site plan to expand outside storage area at 155 Will Drive

School Committee

The School Committee will review 2024/25 School Improvement Plans and receive updates on the GMS Building Project and FY25 budget. Members will vote on adopting the policy manual and changing a May 2025 early release date. The session includes an executive session regarding collective bargaining strategy.

• Vote to adopt the policy manual in its entirety
• Vote to change May 21, 2025 early release date to May 14, 2025
• Accounts Payable warrant: $271,595.69
• Payroll warrants: $1,820,160.15 and $409,550.00 (longevity)
• Presentation of 2024/25 School Improvement Plans (SIPs)

School Building Committee

The committee will vote to approve meeting minutes from August 21 and LeftField invoices for August and September. They will also receive an update on the geothermal test well project and discuss upcoming dates. Public comment will be heard.

• Vote to approve LeftField invoices for August and September
• Geothermal Test Well Update
• Vote to approve meeting minutes from 8/21/24
• Recap and upcoming dates
• Public comment period

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings for stormwater and wetland permits and review requests for certificates of compliance. The body will also discuss the conservation value of 0 High Street.

• Public hearing for Stormwater Notice of Intent at 155 Will Drive
• Public hearing for Wetland Notice of Intent at 225 Dan Road
• Violation review for unpermitted work at 23 Cherokee Road near Algonquin Pond
• Certificate of Compliance requests for 2 Westdale Terrace, 1177-R Pleasant Street, 30 Dan Road, and Indian Lane & Industrial Lane
• Discussion on conservation value of 0 High Street Map 12 Parcel 10

Building Renovation Committee

The Building Renovation Committee will review and discuss multiple school and town capital projects, including the Galvin Middle School (GMS) feasibility study and new construction estimated at $223–241 million, various school ventilator and HVAC replacements, the library roof project ($4.28M total), and other maintenance items. Decisions on some projects are on hold or awaiting rebidding, while others are progressing with contractors selected.

• GMS Feasibility Study: $1.5M approved, with Left Field as OPM and Ai3 as architect; School Committee voted for 5-8 grade configuration and 800-seat auditorium; estimated new construction cost $223M–$241.8M
• Library Roof: Total $4.28M approved, RGB Architects selected, bids low at $3.043M from Greenwood Industries; cornice repair authorized up to $70K
• Hansen School Ventilators: $250,000 requested for remaining units, design to be bid in spring
• JFK Unit Ventilators: Two motions totaling $520,000 for design and bid, additional funds required
• Senior Center HVAC Improvements: $150K approved, E5 Building selected at $59,980; further study needed, estimated completion cost $360K

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss business updates, exemptions, and abatements.

• Business updates
• Exemptions
• Abatements

Select Board

The Select Board will consider several routine appointments and re-appointments, a one-day alcohol license for a parish dinner, and approve vendor and payroll warrants totaling over $5 million. Also on the agenda are cemetery commitments and minutes approval.

• Appointment of James Sullivan as Special Heavy Equipment Operator
• One-day alcohol license for Saint Oscar Romero Parish, 700 Washington Street, on November 2, 2024
• Cemetery commitments in the amount of $2,900
• Vendor warrant for week of 10/17/2024: $2,153,671.09
• Payroll warrants for week of 10/17/2024: $1,856,466.75 plus $311,011.11 School Longevity Payroll

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting solely to enter an executive session under state law to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition, or mental health of an individual. No public business or votes are scheduled for this meeting.

• Executive session to discuss personal matters of an individual (not professional competence)

Other Meeting

The committee will conduct tours of the Charles River Regional Pollution Control Plant and the Medway new town water facility. Members will also discuss the status of the current Emergency Planning Grant and future grant applications.

• Tour of the Charles River Regional Pollution Control Plant
• Tour of the Town of Medway new town water facility
• Review of current Emergency Planning Grant status
• Discussion on future grant applications
• Review of certification status for NC-REPC Towns

School Committee

The Canton School Committee's Budget & Finance Sub-Committee will meet to discuss a comprehensive financial review and an update on out-of-district (OOD) placements. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and review of warrants. This is a discussion-focused meeting with no major decisions expected.

• Approval of minutes from 9/6/24 and 10/1/24
• Comprehensive financial review
• OOD (out-of-district) update
• Review of warrants

Canton Diversity Equity and Inclusion

The Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee will meet to discuss community events and collaborations. The body is scheduled to vote on funding for Elder Green and the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Members will also discuss support for the Yes for GMS campaign.

• Vote for Elder Green funds for Indigenous Peoples Event with NRUUC
• Budget vote for Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR)
• Discussion on collaboration with Copper Artist on Black Chronicles
• Discussion on support for Yes for GMS campaign regarding environmental and educational justice

Board of Health

The Canton Board of Health will discuss and consider voting to appoint a Public Health Director. The meeting is scheduled for October 18, 2024, via Zoom at noon. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Discussion and vote to appoint a Public Health Director

Police Audit Committee

The Police Audit Committee is conducting an interview with 5 Stone Intelligence and will discuss and vote on whether to request an interview with Effective Law Enforcement for all. The meeting is scheduled for October 18, 2024, in Canton.

• Interview with 5 Stone Intelligence from 1:00-2:15 PM
• Discussion and vote on requesting an interview with Effective Law Enforcement for all

Master Plan Implementation Committee

The Master Plan Implementation Committee will consider votes of support for Special Town Meeting Article 2 (Galvin Middle School construction funding) and Articles 6-10 (zoning bylaw amendments for accessory dwelling units and map changes). The committee will also discuss updating the Master Plan Strategic Framework and review prior meeting minutes.

• Vote on support for Special Town Meeting Article 2 – Galvin Middle School Construction Project Funding
• Vote on support for Special Town Meeting Articles 6-10 – Zoning By-law amendments (Accessory Dwelling Units and Zoning Map change)
• Discussion on updating the Master Plan Strategic Framework
• Review and approval of meeting minutes from September 12, 2024

Select Board

The Select Board and School Committee will hold a special joint meeting to interview candidates for a vacancy on the School Committee, with a term until the next annual town election. The board will vote to fill the vacancy after the interviews. Four candidates are scheduled: Arielle Galinsky, Sonja Grauds, Amanda Ryder, and Francis Veale.

• Interview and vote to fill School Committee vacancy with candidates Arielle Galinsky, Sonja Grauds, Amanda Ryder, and Francis Veale

School Committee

The Canton School Committee and Select Board are holding a special joint meeting to interview candidates for a vacancy on the School Committee. After interviews, they will vote to fill the seat for a term until the next annual town election.

• Interview and vote to fill School Committee vacancy; candidates: Arielle Galinsky, Sonja Grauds, Amanda Ryder, Francis Veale

Board of Health

The board will conduct interviews for the Board of Health Director position. The three candidates are Shaun McAuliffe, Margaret Goldstein, and Jamie Goodrich. The board may also discuss other topics not anticipated 48 hours before the meeting.

• Interviews for Board of Health Director position (3 candidates)
• Future 2024 meeting dates: November 4 and December 2

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and receive updates from the Friends of the Library, the Library Director, the Library Capital Campaign, and the Library Design Subcommittee. A public comment period is also scheduled. No votes on new policies or expenditures are on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from September 24, 2024
• Friends of the Library Report
• Director's Report
• Library Capital Campaign Report
• Library Design Subcommittee Report

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and vote on several articles (6-10) for the upcoming Special Town Meeting, including amendments to Zoning By-Law Sections 11.0, 4, 8.1, 8.5, and the Zoning Map. They will also discuss motions and recommendations for the STM to be sent to Town Counsel, and review a section of the Town By-Laws regarding committee polling. The committee will vote on minutes from September and October meetings.

• Discuss and vote on Article 6: Amend Zoning By-Law Section 11.0
• Discuss and vote on Article 7: Amend Zoning By-Law Section 4
• Discuss and vote on Article 8: Amend Zoning By-Law Section 8.1
• Discuss and vote on Article 9: Amend Zoning By-Law Section 8.5
• Discuss and vote on Article 10: Amend Zoning Map

Blue Hills Regional District

The Personnel Sub-Committee will meet to discuss contracts. No specific contract details or dollar amounts were provided in the agenda.

• Review of contracts

Blue Hills Regional District

The District School Committee will review high school enrollment and MCAS results. Members will vote on financial warrants, revolving accounts, and the FY26 budget calendar. The meeting includes a second vote on salaries and Memorandums of Agreement.

• Warrant # 5 for $1,188,964.51
• Second vote on salaries and MOAs
• FY26 Budget Calendar vote
• Revolving Accounts vote
• DSC mileage reimbursement for FY22-FY24

Blue Hills Regional District

The Finance Sub-Committee is meeting to address new and old business. The agenda does not list specific items for decision or discussion.

Planning Board

The Planning Board is holding hearings on proposed zoning bylaw amendments for the 2024 Town Meeting, including deleting the Carriage House section, revising Accessory Apartments, amending Section 4, and creating a Canton Junction Overlay District. They will also discuss a bond reduction request for the Mariella Estates development.

• Discussion of cost-to-complete and bond request reduction for Bullens Way/Mariella Estates
• Proposal to delete Zoning By-law Section 8.5 CARRIAGE HOUSE and replace with NOT USED
• Proposal to delete and replace Zoning By-law Section 8.1 ACCESSORY APARTMENTS IN SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
• Proposal to amend Zoning By-law Section 4 with bolded changes
• Proposal to amend the Zoning Map to add a Canton Junction Overlay District (Section 9.10)

By-Law Modernization Committee

The By-Law Modernization Committee is meeting to discuss outreach to the public and town agencies, assign liaisons, and plan a schedule for 2025 community listening sessions. The committee will also consider approving minutes from September 19, 2024, and hold a public comment period. No votes on ordinances or financial items are on the agenda.

• Discussion and possible approval of September 19, 2024 committee minutes
• Process planning for by-law modernization work
• Outreach to public and town agencies – liaison assignments
• Planning community engagement / public listening sessions for 2025

Canton Walk, Bike and Hike Committee

The committee is meeting to review updates on the Climate Action Plan and the Mary E Wentworth Recreation Facility. Members will discuss the FY2026 Capital Budget and plan for fall trail maintenance on October 26.

• Revitalization of the Mary E Wentworth Recreation Facility RFP discussions
• FY2026 Capital Budget discussion
• Sharrows on Washington St. and Washington St. Corridor plan update
• Eliot Hollow Passive Recreation Area trail extension update
• Fall Trail Maintenance planning for October 26

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings on site plan approvals and modifications. The board is reviewing requests for new multi-unit housing, parking expansions, and sports facility updates.

• 358 Turnpike Street: Proposal to raze a single-family home and build two 8-unit dwellings
• 240 Turnpike Street: Proposal to expand parking lot by 76 spaces
• 23 Pecunit Street: Proposal to construct four pickleball courts and redesign parking
• 155 Will Drive: Request to expand approved outside storage area
• 340 Pine Street: Request to modify original decision and approved site plan

Other Meeting

The Dean S. Luce School Council will meet to discuss the school's improvement plan and by-laws. The meeting is scheduled for October 10, 2024.

• Luce School Improvement Plan (SIP)
• Luce By-laws

School Committee

The Canton School Committee will hold an open session following an executive session on collective bargaining. Key actions include votes on second readings of policy sections K and L, and approval of federal, state, and local grants. They will also review MCAS and accountability data, receive updates on enrollment, residency recertification, and the budget timeline.

• Vote on 2nd read of policy sections K and L
• Vote to accept federal, state, and local grants and donations
• Review of MCAS and accountability data
• Update on GMS Building Project
• Discussion of budget timeline process

Canton Cultural Council

The council will discuss and vote on September meeting minutes, hear a treasurer's report, and consider a member's proposal to launch a quarterly newsletter highlighting the council's work. The chair will also announce a transition in the treasurer role.

• Approval of September 4 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report from Alexandra Hapenny
• Quarterly newsletter proposal by member Stephen Coughlin
• Chair's announcement of treasurer change: Cindy departing, Alexandra assuming the post

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing warrant articles and recommendations from the Select Board, Capital Planning Committee, and Planning Board. The committee is drafting motions for Town Counsel review in preparation for the Special Town Meeting on November 18.

• Review of warrant articles and recommendations
• Deadline for Draft Motions to Town Counsel on October 16
• Warrant with recommendations and motions sent to printer by October 21
• Delivery of recommendations to citizens by November 4
• Special Town Meeting scheduled for November 18

Other Meeting

The JFK School Council will discuss a new report card aligned with Massachusetts standards and review the School Improvement Plan, including the 2023-2024 end-of-year report and a draft for 2024-2025. The meeting focuses on partnership between school staff and families, problem-solving, and aligning recommendations with outcomes.

• Review of new report card aligned with MA standards, including a sample for grade 4
• Discussion of 2023-2024 End-of-Year report for JFK School Improvement Plan
• Draft 2024-2025 School Improvement Plan, pending comments from superintendent

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several wetland and stormwater permits, including a stormwater notice of intent for site improvements at the existing BrandSafway facility on 155 Will Drive. Other hearings cover a code-compliant walkway at the David Tilden House (93 Pleasant Street) and a continued notice of intent at 225 Dan Road. The commission will also consider an extension request for a single-family dwelling at 25 Holly Way and vote on multiple certificates of compliance for projects affecting bordering vegetated wetlands.

• Stormwater NOI for BrandSafway facility expansion with 30,000 sq. ft. additional storage area at 155 Will Drive (SMP 236-24)
• RDA for construction of 421 sq. ft. MAAB-compliant walk at 93 Pleasant Street (David Tilden House) within 100 feet of BVW
• Continued wetland NOI hearing for Sika Corporation Roofing at 225 Dan Road (DEP #124-1347)
• Extension request for single-family dwelling with septic at 25 Holly Way (DEP #124-1305)
• Certificate of compliance for 40-lot residential subdivision roadway at Indian Lane & Industrial Lane (DEP #124-1201)

Housing Authority

The Canton Housing Authority will meet virtually to discuss financial reports and modernization projects. The body will hold a public hearing regarding the Annual Plan and review flooring projects.

• Public hearing for the Annual Plan
• Low bidder approval for Hagan hallway flooring project
• Certificate of substantial completion for Rubin flooring project
• CPA application for Hemenway windows project
• Review of Capital Plan and writeoffs

Sustainability Committee

The committee will review minutes from July 9, 2024, and discuss updates regarding the town website and a Mass Save presentation. Members will also discuss goals for the 2024-2025 period.

• Discussion of composting and recycling at schools and town offices
• Review of Green Earth Composting household numbers
• Discussion of additional textile recycling bins
• Update on Town website Sustainability & Climate Action improvements

Select Board

The Select Board will consider a Planning Department request for support of a CPA application to fund an open space plan update, vote on increasing ambulance transport rates, and approve the use of $148,371 in mitigation funds for the Randolph/York Street intersection. Also on the agenda are appointments, alcohol licenses for one-day events, a $50,000 gift from Outfront Media, and a $27,529.72 police grant for road safety.

• Planning Department request for Select Board support on CPA application for open space plan update
• Approval of ambulance transport rate increase
• Use of $148,371 in mitigation funds for the Randolph/York Street intersection
• Use of $40,000 in mitigation funds for Parks and Recreation fences and field safety
• Acceptance of $50,000 gift from Outfront Media for Shawmut and 95 locations

School Committee

The Budget & Finance Sub-Committee of the Canton School Committee meets to discuss several financial updates, including a comprehensive financial review, a bid for yellow bus services, Title 1 tutor pay, and the development of the FY25 and FY26 budgets. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is limited to discussion.

• Comprehensive financial review update
• Title 1 Tutor pay discussion
• Yellow bus bid
• FY25 budget development update
• FY26 budget timeline

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hold a public meeting on October 7, 2024. They will consider a new food service license for Honey Dew Donuts at 375 Neponset St under new owner Klatzy Amaya of Amaya Holdings Inc. The board will also discuss updates on flu vaccine availability and the upcoming Health Fair on October 19th. Routine approvals of vouchers and minutes are also on the agenda.

• New food service license for Honey Dew Donuts, 375 Neponset St, new owner Klatzy Amaya/Amaya Holdings Inc.
• Health Fair on Saturday, October 19th, 10am-1pm at Canton High School offering free screenings for cholesterol, hearing, vision, and blood pressure.
• Flu vaccines still available for ages 3+ at the Health Fair; senior high flu clinic fully booked.
• Review and sign vouchers and bills.
• Review and approve minutes from June 3rd and August 5th.

Police Audit Committee

The Police Audit Committee will discuss and vote on removing specific RFP requirements from received bids. The committee intends to rank the proposals and may open the bid prices if rankings are completed.

• Vote on removing RFP requirements from received bids
• Ranking of proposals received
• Opening of bid prices

Other Meeting

The Galvin Middle School Council is meeting to discuss principal updates, review MCAS data, and review the draft School Improvement Plan for the 2024-2025 school year. The meeting also includes an invitation for the school to participate in a University of Michigan health survey. No decisions or votes are noted; the agenda is primarily informational and discussion-based.

• Principal’s updates including personnel, Term 1 progress reports, online grade access, fall extracurriculars, Fit 4 Fund$, and building project update
• MCAS Data report presentation
• Review of the 24-25 School Improvement Plan (SIP) draft
• Invitation to participate in University of Michigan health survey

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and vote on several articles for the upcoming Special Town Meeting (STM), including an appropriation to increase the Special Education Reserve account, adopting rules for the meeting, setting salaries of elected officers, and adjusting Fiscal Year 2025 accounts. The committee will also consider its recommendations for the STM and vote on minutes from September 18 and September 25, 2024. No dollar amounts are specified in the agenda.

• STM Article 5 – Appropriation to Increase Special Education Reserve Account (sponsor: Brian Lynch, Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Operations)
• STM Article 1 – Adopt Rules to Govern Special Town Meeting
• STM Article 3 – Set Salaries of Elected Officers (sponsor: Randy Scollins, Director of Finance)
• STM Article 4 – Adjust Fiscal Year 2025 Accounts (sponsor: Randy Scollins)
• Vote on minutes from September 18 and September 25, 2024

The Canton Finance Committee voted 5-0 to recommend $1.6 million for the Special Education Reserve Account, funded from Free Cash, for the November Special Town Meeting. They also approved several other STM articles, including setting the Town Clerk's salary at $122,541.64 and appropriating $222,244 in additional state aid to the school budget. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $1.6M Special Education Reserve appropriation from Free Cash (5-0)
• Approved STM rules setting meeting dates and times (5-0)
• Approved list of non-voting participants for STM (5-0)
• Approved Town Clerk salary set at $122,541.64 for FY25 (5-0)
• Approved $222,244 state aid supplement to school budget (5-0)
• Approved September 18, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Capital Planning Committee

The Capital Planning Committee will discuss two capital requests: funding for the Galvin Middle School Construction Project and an appropriation for the Neponset Water Treatment Facility Replacement Filtration System. They will also vote on the Finance Committee's recommendations for capital requests.

• Discuss capital request for Galvin Middle School Construction Project Funding
• Discuss capital request for Neponset Water Treatment Facility Replacement Filtration System
• Vote on Finance Committee recommendations for capital requests

Community Preservation Committee

The Canton Community Preservation Committee will hold a meeting on October 7, 2024, to vote on the use of administrative funds and review the status of full applications for the FY26 funding cycle. The agenda also includes public comments, financial review, approval of prior meeting minutes, and updates on existing projects. No specific dollar amounts or project names are listed in the agenda.

• Vote on use of Administrative Funds
• FY26 Full Application Status Review
• Project Updates and Voting
• Financial Review
• Approval of Minutes from August 26th Meeting

Historical Commission

The Canton Historical Commission is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss Community Preservation Act (CPA) historical pre-applications received. The meeting is held at Pequitside Farm.

• Discussion of CPA Historical pre-applications

Capital Planning Committee

The Capital Planning Committee will discuss funding requests for two major infrastructure projects. The body will also vote on Finance Committee recommendations regarding capital requests.

• Capital request for Galvin Middle School Construction Project Funding
• Capital request for Neponset Water Treatment Facility Replacement Filtration System
• Vote on FINCOM recommendations for Capital requests

Select Board

The Select Board will consider approving both Special Town Meeting Warrants and execute them. No other substantive items are on the agenda; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Consider approval of both Special Town Meeting Warrants and execute same

Police Audit Committee

The Police Audit Committee is meeting to log the names of bidders and open bids. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Logging names of bidders
• Opening of bids

School Committee

The Canton School Committee's Budget & Finance Sub-Committee will discuss several financial items, including a bid for yellow bus transportation, updates on the FY25 budget development and FY26 timeline, Title 1 tutor pay, and a personal service contract. They will also review comprehensive financial updates and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Yellow bus bid
• Title 1 Tutor pay discussion
• FY25 budget development update
• FY26 budget timeline
• Personal service contract update

Town Clerk

The Beautification Committee will continue discussions on lighting at the Viaduct and walking trails at Bolivar Pond, and consider the Capital Budget for fiscal year 2026. No votes are expected as these are ongoing discussions and a budget review.

• Continue discussion regarding lighting at the Viaduct
• Continue discussion regarding walking trails at Bolivar Pond
• Capital Budget for FY2026

Blue Hills Regional District

The Personnel and Negotiations Sub-Committee of the Blue Hills Regional District School Committee will meet to discuss contract negotiations. The meeting is followed by a mediation session at 3:30 PM. No specific proposals or dollar amounts are detailed in the agenda.

• Negotiations discussion for personnel contracts
• Mediation session scheduled for 3:30 PM

911 Committee

The Canton E911 Committee will meet on September 26, 2024, at 9:00 AM in the Assessors office. The sole agenda item is a discussion of a street name change for 8A Algonquin Street.

• Discussion of street name change for 8A Algonquin St

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings on special permits and variances for residential and commercial properties. The board is also considering modifications to site plans for an electric vehicle center and a battery energy storage system.

• Canton Holdings, LLC: Site Plan Approval for twelve townhouses at 65-87 Neponset Street
• Rivian, LLC: Modification for EV sales and service center at 121 and 125 Shawmut Road
• Silo Electric: Battery energy storage system at 15-21 University Road
• Richard Ligols/Canton R2G Owner, LLC: Fast food establishment at 95-502 Washington Street
• Jason Adams/Blue Hill Concert, LLC: Four new pickleball courts at 23 Pecunit Street

Town Clerk

The Canton Beautification Committee will hold a discussion-only meeting on September 26, 2024, covering three topics: continued talks on lighting at the Viaduct, continued talks on walking trails at Bolivar Pond, and the Capital Budget for FY2026. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Continue discussion on lighting at the Viaduct
• Continue discussion on walking trails at Bolivar Pond
• Capital Budget for FY2026

Town Clerk

The Sustainability and Climate Action Plan Steering Committee will hear updates from three subgroups conducting department interviews, discussing successes, challenges, and prioritization results to meet an October 24 deadline. The committee will also review community engagement efforts including a survey, website updates, and presentations to town boards and the public.

• Approval of August 22, 2024 meeting minutes
• Updates on open action items
• Subgroup department interviews: overview, scheduling challenges, prioritization process, and deadline of 10/24/24
• Community engagement status: survey, website CAP landing page, logo, iconography, town board presentations
• Next committee meeting date: October 24, 2024

School Committee

The School Committee and School Building Committee will hold a joint meeting to discuss a funding overview for the GMS Building Project, with participation from the Finance and Capital Planning Committees. No votes or decisions are scheduled; it is a discussion item only.

• GMS Building Project funding overview with Finance and Capital Planning Committees

Norfolk County Retirement Board

The Norfolk County Retirement Board will discuss and potentially vote on changes to actuarial assumptions and select large-cap value investment managers. Routine items include approval of minutes, new members, retirees, payments, and legal invoices. An executive session will consider disability retirement cases for three police and fire personnel. The board will also discuss costs and timing of an upcoming move.

• Executive session for disability retirement cases: Richard Ball (Plainville Police), James Moses (Medfield Police), Michael Scotland (Millis Fire)
• Large Cap Value Manager RFP presentations and potential vote (Seizert, Brandes, Aristotle)
• Discussion and potential vote on changes to actuarial assumptions (Gallagher actuarial proposals)
• Discussion and potential vote on attendant costs and timing of upcoming move
• Update and potential vote on Madoff Victim Fund

Finance Committee

This joint meeting of the Finance Committee and Capital Planning Committee will discuss and vote on a funding recommendation for the William H. Galvin Middle School project. They will also preview warrant articles for the upcoming Special Town Meeting. The committee will vote on minutes from previous meetings.

• William H. Galvin Middle School Project – funding recommendation discussion and vote
• Special Town Meeting articles preview
• Vote to approve minutes from July 10 and September 18, 2024 meetings

Other Meeting

The Norfolk County Agricultural High School Board of Trustees will vote on proposed Admissions Policy Updates and a request to name or dedicate the John Lee Meadow. The agenda also includes approval of August 14 meeting minutes, recognition awards, new staff welcome, and a superintendent report with a strategic plan update. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker.

• Admissions Policy Updates – discussion and vote
• John Lee Meadow Tribute Request – discussion and vote
• Minutes of the August 14, 2024 Open Session Meeting – vote
• Superintendent report with Strategic Plan Update
• Super Eval – superintendent evaluation system discussion

Conservation Commission

The Canton Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on a stormwater permit amendment at 16 Stonewood Drive and several continued wetland notices of intent. It will also vote on requests for full certificates of compliance for five residential construction projects, including a 40-lot subdivision on Indian Lane and Industrial Lane. Old business includes discussion of a donation of Upper and Lower Forge Ponds and appointing a representative to a committee.

• Stormwater Management Permit amendment at 16 Stonewood Drive, reducing impervious area from 8,020 to 6,633 square feet
• Continued Wetland Notice of Intent for 225 Dan Road (Sika Corporation)
• Continued Wetland Notice of Intent for 0 Neponset Street (Canton Holdings)
• Continued Wetland Notice of Intent for 1100 Randolph Street (Mass DCR)
• Requests for full Certificates of Compliance for five lots in Canton Reserve and a 40-lot subdivision on Indian Lane & Industrial Lane

Select Board

The Select Board will review funding recommendations for the Galvin Middle School project and a request for CPA application support for the Affordable Housing Trust. The board will also consider various permits, personnel appointments, and municipal spending warrants.

• Funding recommendation for Galvin Middle School project
• Request for $17,500 in mitigation funds for a Department of Elder and Human Services bus
• Grant of $12,500 from Outfront Media for 120 Cedar Street
• Water and Sewer Commitment Residential approval for $5,313,853.89
• Proposed zoning articles for Special Town Meeting referral to the Planning Board

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting to discuss routine business updates, veterans' exemptions, senior programs, and personnel issues. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion-only meeting.

• Business Updates
• Veterans Exemptions
• Senior Program
• Personnel issues

Traffic Committee

The Traffic Committee will hear from residents about speeding, crosswalk safety, and traffic-calming requests, including a request for access onto Washington Street at Draper Street and concerns about drivers not stopping for pedestrians at Dedham and Washington Streets. The committee will also receive updates on a town-approved speed hump/speed bump policy and ongoing traffic-calming designs for Ridge Hill Road, Spring Lane, and Fairview Road.

• Resident at 15 Draper St requests entering/exiting access onto Washington Street
• Crosswalk safety concerns at Dedham/Washington St and Chapman/Washington St due to drivers ignoring red lights and no-turn-on-red signs
• Traffic-calming requests from Old Randolph St residents for speed humps to address cut-through traffic and speeding
• Request for signage, RRFB, and ADA-compliant curb ramps at Randolph St and Wentworth Rd intersection
• Update on town-approved speed hump/speed bump policy prepared by Superintendent of Public Works and Selectboard

Canton Affordable Housing Trust

The Canton Affordable Housing Trust will meet to consider updates on several housing initiatives. Key topics include a pre-application for FY26 Community Preservation funds, the Subsidized Housing Inventory, and affordable units at Washington Station and 30 Copperworks Way. The trust will also review its Housing Production Plan. No votes on specific projects are scheduled; the agenda consists of staff updates and discussions.

• FY26 Community Preservation Committee Pre-Application Update
• Subsidized Housing Inventory Update
• Washington Station & 30 Copperworks Way Affordable Units discussion
• Housing Production Plan Update

Police Audit Committee

The Police Audit Committee will discuss questions received about a request for proposals (RFP) and review concerns raised by the Stirm Group. The committee will also approve minutes from its June 12, 2024 meeting and take public comment.

• Approve minutes of 6/12/24 meeting
• Discuss questions about the RFP and how to respond
• Review and address RFP concerns raised by the Stirm Group

By-Law Modernization Committee

The By-Law Modernization Study Committee will discuss process planning for reviewing town bylaws, including issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional review services, forming subcommittees, and planning public outreach and listening sessions. The committee will also consider approving minutes from August 19, 2024, and take public comment.

• Discussion of RFP for professional services to review town bylaws
• Formation of subcommittees for bylaw modernization
• Planning community engagement and public listening sessions
• Approval of August 19, 2024 committee minutes
• Public comment period (15 minutes)

Town Clerk

The Department of Public Utilities is holding a virtual public hearing to discuss the Eversource Community Solar Access Program (ECSAP). This program aims to provide solar energy access and a targeted $420 annual savings benefit to low-income customers.

• Public hearing on ECSAP: September 19, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom
• Proposed $420 annual savings benefit for participating customers
• Proposed enrollment targets for R-2 and R-4 residential assistance rate customers
• Deadline for written comments: September 20, 2024, by 5:00 p.m.

School Committee

The Canton School Committee will meet to discuss routine and strategic items, including a vote on changing the 2024 graduation date. The meeting includes updates on the GMS Building Project, policy reviews, and labor agreements with AFSCME units. Public comment is allowed but limited to five minutes total.

• Vote on proposed change to 2024 graduation date
• GMS Building Project update from Superintendent Folan
• Policy review: Section K and Section L (1st readings)
• AFSCME MOA agreements for custodial/maintenance and cafeteria units (2024-2027)
• School Committee Member Resignation Update (vacated seat from Vice Chair Arboleda)

School Committee

The School Committee and School Building Committee are meeting jointly to discuss the GMS Building Project Overview. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Discussion of GMS Building Project Overview

Planning Board

The Canton Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed 12-unit townhouse development at 65-87 Neponset Street. The board will also discuss a bond request reduction for the Bullens Way/Mariella Estates development and consider a letter of support for funding to update the Town's Open Space and Recreation Plan. Additional items include an updated map discussion and updates on active projects.

• 12-unit townhouse project proposed at 65-87 Neponset Street (Lot 10)
• Discussion of cost-to-complete and bond reduction for Bullens Way/Mariella Estates
• Letter of support for Community Preservation Act funding for Open Space and Recreation Plan update
• Updated map discussion with Town Planner T.J. Torres
• Review and approval of August 7 and 28, 2024 meeting minutes

Finance Committee

The Canton Finance Committee and Capital Planning Committee will hold a joint meeting to welcome new members and receive a presentation on the Galvin Middle School Building Project. The committee will also vote on minutes from May and July 2024.

• Welcome of new Finance Committee members John Leonetti and Anne Lang
• Galvin Middle School Building Project presentation at 7:05 PM
• Vote on minutes from May 13, 2024 and July 10, 2024
• Next meeting planned for Galvin Middle School Building Project finances, date TBD

Blue Hills Regional District

The Blue Hills Regional District School Committee will hold a public meeting to approve fiscal warrants, minutes, and policy updates. Items include treasurer reports, admissions policy changes, and mileage reimbursement approvals. No substantive decisions are scheduled beyond routine votes.

• Vote on fiscal warrants (Warrant #3 and #4)
• Admissions policy update for state report submission
• Approval of DSC mileage reimbursement for FY22-FY23 ($ amounts not specified)
• Minutes approval for August 20, 2024 meeting

Blue Hills Regional District

The Blue Hills Regional District School Committee's Curriculum Sub-Committee will hold a meeting on September 17, 2024, at 6:00 PM in Room W-229. The agenda includes roll call and a new program introduction, followed by adjournment. No specific details about the program are provided in the agenda.

• New program introduction (no further details given)

911 Committee

The 911 Committee is meeting to discuss a specific address change. This action ensures emergency services can accurately locate properties.

• Address change for 8A Algonquin Rd

Canton Diversity Equity and Inclusion

The Canton Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee will meet to read an Indigenous land statement, plan for Indigenous Peoples Day in partnership with FPUU, and discuss committee shirts and a graduation certificate. The agenda consists entirely of routine discussion items with no decisions or financial actions.

• Reading of CDEI Indigenous Land Statement
• Discussion of Indigenous Peoples Day event with FPUU
• Committee email list and interest form review
• Possible new shirts for committee members
• Consideration of a graduation certificate from CDEI

Norfolk County Retirement Board

The Board will review a presentation from Buck regarding actuarial recommendations. Members will also consider proposals from IT and alarm company vendors for new office space.

• Buck actuarial presentation and potential vote on recommendations
• Proposals for IT and alarm company vendors for new office space

Canton Walk, Bike and Hike Committee

The committee is meeting to review updates on the Mary E Wentworth Recreation Facility and the Washington St. Corridor plan. Members will plan for fall trail maintenance and a Farmers' Market table. The meeting also includes updates on the Eliot Hollow Passive Recreation Area trail extension and a mapping project.

• Revitalization of the Mary E Wentworth Recreation Facility RFP discussions
• Sharrows and corridor plan for Washington St.
• Fall Trail Maintenance planning for 10/26
• Eliot Hollow Passive Recreation Area trail extension update
• Planning for Farmers' Market table on 10/13

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold informal hearings and discuss continuations on several site plan and special permit modifications. Key items include a Rivian proposal for an electric vehicle sales and service center with overnight vehicle storage, a battery energy storage system in the Ground Water Protection District, and a twelve-townhouse development. The board will also vote on minutes and decisions from the previous meeting.

• Judge Rotenberg Educational Center: site plan to expand parking lot by 76 spaces at 240 Turnpike Street
• Canton Holdings, LLC: site plan for 12 townhouses (four three-unit buildings) at 65-87 Neponset Street
• Rivian/PPF Industrial: modification for EV sales center, signage, overnight storage of ~100 vehicles, reduced parking at 121 & 125 Shawmut Road
• Silo Electric/NPSSA Canton: battery energy storage system behind building in Ground Water Protection District at 15-21 University Road
• 155 Will Drive Canton LLC: expansion of previously approved outdoor storage area at 155 Will Drive

Master Plan Implementation Committee

The Master Plan Implementation Committee will discuss and consider letters of support for two CPA funding applications: updating the Open Space and Recreation Master Plan and restoring historic rooms at the Canton Public Library. The committee will also receive a Town Planner update on ongoing plans including the ADA Transition Plan, signage, Wentworth Park Master Plan, Climate Action Plan, and Canton Center Design Guidelines. Additionally, the group will elect a chair and vice chair and review the strategic framework update.

• CPA funding application to update the Open Space and Recreation Master Plan – committee considers letter of support
• CPA funding application to restore historic rooms at the Canton Public Library – committee considers letter of support
• Town Planner update: ADA Transition Plan, Welcome to Canton Signage, Wentworth Park Master Plan and Trail Feasibility Study, Climate Action Plan, and Canton Center Design Guidelines
• Discussion on updating the Master Plan Strategic Framework
• Annual reorganization: appointment/reappointment of MPIC Chair and Vice Chair

School Committee

The Policy Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially revise two specific sections of the school policy. The committee will also review and approve minutes from August 7, 8, and 9, 2024.

• Discussion and possible revisions of Policy Section K
• Discussion and possible revisions of Policy Section L
• Approval of minutes from August 7, 8, and 9, 2024

Other Meeting

The School Council will discuss the effectiveness of summer communications regarding the start of school. The body will also review the JFK School Improvement Plan 2023-2024 and the End of Year Report.

• Review of Summer Communication for start of school
• JFK SIP 2023-2024
• JFK SIP 2023-2024 EOY Report

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings for several wetland notices of intent and permit amendments. The body will also discuss the potential donation of Upper and Lower Forge Ponds from Canton Holdings and a funding request for the Open Space and Recreation Plan.

• Public hearing for 126 Indian Lane to shift house foundation 12 feet north
• Public hearing for Canton Cemetery at 1600 Washington Street regarding invasive plant treatment
• Informal determination of applicability for tree work at Blue Hills Country Club (23 Pecunit Street)
• Request for full certificate of compliance for manufacturing building at 30 Dan Road
• Discussion on donation of Upper and Lower Forge Ponds from Canton Holdings

Select Board

The Select Board is holding a public hearing on traffic calming measures for Dedham Street, discussing a library request for CPA funds to repair historical rooms, and receiving a Climate Action Plan update. The board will also consider multiple action items, including voting to call a Special Town Meeting on November 18, 2024 for Galvin Middle School funding needs and another for zoning and non-zoning articles, as well as approving police promotions, entertainment permits for Trillium Brewing, and a block party on Autumn Circle.

• Public Hearing on proposed traffic calming measures on Dedham Street
• Library request for Select Board support for CPA application to repair walls and molding in three historical rooms
• Vote to call a Special Town Meeting on November 18, 2024 for Galvin Middle School funding needs
• Consideration of police promotions: Joseph Silvasy to Lieutenant, Brendan Healy, Benjamin Berkowitz, Martin Dunlap to Sergeants
• One-day Entertainment Permits for Trillium Brewing Company for Oktoberfest (Sept 22) and Fall Fest (Oct 13) at 100 Royall St

Select Board

The agenda consists solely of an executive session to discuss discipline of a public officer or employee, and to conduct collective bargaining sessions with AFSCME and discuss strategy with IAFF. No public business or votes are scheduled.

• Executive session under M.G.L. Chapter 30A, section 21(a)(2) for discipline and collective bargaining
• Collective bargaining with AFSCME
• Strategy discussion on collective bargaining with IAFF

Housing Authority

The Canton Housing Authority will hold its monthly virtual meeting on September 10, 2024. The board will discuss old business including a CPA application for Hemenway windows, and new business such as certificates of completion for the Hemenway walkway and Howard St. roof, change orders for Rubin Court hallway flooring, and an electricity contract. Director and resident service coordinator updates are also scheduled.

• Review of CPA application for Hemenway windows project
• Certificate of Substantial Completion for Hemenway walkway project
• Certificate of Final Completion for Howard St. roof project
• Change orders for Rubin Court hallway flooring
• Discussion of electricity contract

Council on Aging

The Canton Council on Aging will review the 2024 budget, discuss the upcoming holiday party, and consider a working group on potential expansion. The board will also review the September newsletter, summer statistics, and updates on new office space, pickleball, benches, and a plaque in the entrance way. Old business items including St. Gerard's and John Friel are noted as on hold.

• Review of 2024 budget
• Discussion of holiday party planning
• Working group on potential expansion
• Review of summer statistics and September newsletter
• Updates on pickleball, space, benches, and entrance plaque

School Committee

The Budget & Finance Sub-Committee will meet to discuss the FY25 Capital update and a comprehensive financial review. The body will also receive updates on quarterly meetings with the Select Board and Finance Committee.

• Comprehensive financial review
• FY25 Capital update
• McKinney-Vento/OOD update
• Personal Service Contract updates
• Review of resignations, retirements, and new hires

School Committee

The Canton School Committee will hold an executive session for labor negotiations and grievance discussions before an open session. In open session, members will hear a Science Curriculum Review update, vote on policy Section J (second read) and JF-E, consider a donation for a Lacrosse Wall Ball at CHS, and receive updates on the GMS Building Project and district highlights.

• Executive session for collective bargaining with AFSCME units and grievance on Unit A & E
• Science Curriculum Review update by Ms. Deborah Rooney
• Vote on policy JF-E (clean-up) and Section J (JI-JRD) second reading
• Vote on Lacrosse Wall Ball donation at CHS WWII Veteran's Memorial Field
• GMS Building Project update from Superintendent Folan

Town Clerk

The Town Clerk will open and deposit early voted ballots for the September 3, 2024 State Primary in the Salah Meeting Room at Canton Town Hall. Public observation is allowed with advance registration by email. No results will be announced until after polls close at 8:00 PM on September 3.

• Processing sessions on Friday, August 30 and Saturday, August 31, both starting at 9:00 AM
• Location: Salah Meeting Room, Canton Town Hall, 801 Washington Street
• Observers must register by emailing [email protected] before the prior business day
• Results will be combined with Election Day results and posted after 8:00 PM on September 3

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on several site plan approvals and modifications, including a 63-unit age-restricted multi-unit building at 30 Coppersmith Way and a 16-unit multi-unit development at 358 Turnpike Street. The board will also discuss continuations from previous meetings, such as a battery energy storage system and a Chipotle restaurant. Decisions on these projects are pending public input and board deliberation.

• 63-unit age-restricted multi-unit building at 30 Coppersmith Way
• 16-unit multi-unit dwellings at 358 Turnpike Street (two buildings, 8 units each)
• Chipotle restaurant with pre-order window and patio at 4 Washington Street
• Battery energy storage system at 15-21 University Road
• Four new pickleball courts at 23 Pecunit Street

Norfolk County Retirement Board

The Norfolk County Retirement Board will meet to consider approving a new lease for real property and associated moving costs, as well as discussing legal strategy regarding the current lease. The board also will hear from investment managers, vote on U.S. Small Cap Value finalists and a mid-cap growth manager contract, and review the 2023 annual statement. A forfeiture hearing for Robert Hoffman is scheduled. Routine approvals include minutes, payments, new members, and retirees.

• Executive session discussion and potential vote on Real Property Lease RFP and attendant moving costs
• Robert Hoffman §15 Forfeiture Hearing
• Discussion and potential vote on U.S. Small Cap Value finalists and Disciplined Growth Investors contract (Mid Cap Growth RFP)
• Discussion and potential vote on Abel Noser and Segal Marco contracts
• Discussion and potential vote on King Information System, Inc. proposal and RFQ for office supplies

Planning Board

The Canton Planning Board will hold a public hearing for a site plan review of a proposed 16-unit multi-family residential development at 358 Turnpike Street (Pequid Brook Apartments). The board will also consider a new signage request at 514 Washington Street and discuss continuances for two other projects, along with approving meeting minutes and scheduling a September meeting date.

• Request for new signage at 514 Washington Street (The Jewelry Bar)
• Site Plan Review for 16-unit multi-family development at 358 Turnpike Street (Pequid Brook Apartments)
• Continuance requested to September 18 for cost-to-complete and bond reduction discussion on Bullens Way/Mariella Estates
• Continuance requested to September 18 for 12-unit townhouse project at 65-87 Neponset Street (Lot 10)
• Discussion of September meeting date (September 4 or 18)

School Committee

The School Committee is meeting via Zoom to conduct an executive session. The session is dedicated to strategy and negotiations regarding Unit A & E grievances.

• Executive session regarding Unit A & E Grievance

Conservation Commission

The Canton Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on five wetland notice-of-intent applications, including properties at 12 Indian Lane, 225 Dan Road, 0 Neponset Street, 4 Washington Street, and 1100 Randolph Street. The agenda also includes requests for certificates of compliance for multiple residential and commercial projects, and two motions to approve spending from the Wetlands Protection Fund and Conservation Land Fund.

• Public hearings for five wetland permit applications (12 Indian Lane, 225 Dan Road, 0 Neponset Street, 4 Washington Street, 1100 Randolph Street)
• Request for minor modification at 126 Indian Lane for a temporary 12-inch culvert
• Certificates of compliance for multiple single-family homes in Canton Reserve subdivision (Foundry Lane and Stillwater Road lots)
• Certificate of compliance for a new manufacturing/office building at 30 Dan Road
• Motions to approve $6,000 for Compliance Inspector and $1,500 for invasive water chestnut treatment at Messinger Pond

Community Preservation Committee

The Canton Community Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing to review and vote on the Community Preservation Plan. The committee will also review financial reports and assign liaisons for FY26 pre-applications. Additionally, they will approve minutes from the June 3rd meeting.

• Public comments
• Review and vote on the Community Preservation Plan
• Financial reports review
• Approval of minutes from June 3rd meeting
• FY26 Pre-Application review and liaison assignments

The Canton Community Preservation Committee approved the 2024 Community Preservation Plan as amended, with a unanimous 6-0 vote. The committee also reviewed financial reports and discussed 10 pre-applications for FY26 funding, totaling $1,353,000, but took no action on them. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including approval of prior minutes.

• Approved 2024 Community Preservation Plan (6-0)
• Accepted minutes of June 3, 2024 meeting (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:26pm (6-0)

Alliance Against Substance Abuse

The Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse will meet to review student updates and program reports. The body will discuss the Narcan Project, DARE to Lead, and the receipt of $15,000 in earmark funds. Members will also vote to approve the minutes from June 10, 2024.

• Approval of June 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• $15,000 in earmark funds
• Narcan Project (State Program) update
• DARE to Lead update
• Lions Club Donation

School Committee

The Negotiations Sub-Committee is meeting to conduct collective bargaining and discuss strategy regarding AFSCME units. These discussions will take place in Executive Session and will not reconvene in open session.

• Collective bargaining with AFSCME Food Services unit
• Collective bargaining with AFSCME Custodial unit
• Collective bargaining with AFSCME Administrative Assistants unit

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability and Climate Action Plan Steering Committee will finalize questions for a community engagement survey and review the process and timeline. They will also discuss subcommittee guidelines, training, and breakout sessions with a deliverable deadline of October 24, 2024. Other items include approving previous meeting minutes and updates on open action items.

• Approval of 7/25/2024 meeting minutes
• Subcommittee guidelines, training, and breakout sessions with Oct. 24 deadline
• Finalizing community engagement survey questions
• Reviewing community engagement process and timeline
• CAP areas roundtable including logo and website updates

School Committee

The Canton School Committee will vote on the proposed 2024-2025 fee schedule, school handbooks and district appendix, the Q4 financial report, disposal of surplus property, and attendance at the MASC conference. They will also hear a first reading of policy section J and an enrollment update. The meeting includes public comment and starts with an executive session on negotiations.

• Vote on proposed 2024-2025 fee schedule presented by Mr. Lynch
• 2nd read and vote on School Handbooks & District Appendix
• Vote on Q4 Financial Report for the 2023-2024 school year
• Vote to dispose of outdated surplus materials
• 1st read of Policy Section J (JI-JRD) and clean-up vote on JF-E

School Committee

The School Committee Policy Sub-Committee will meet to discuss and consider revisions to policy Sections K and L. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from three prior meetings. No specific policy changes or recommendations are detailed in the agenda.

• Discussion, review, and possible revisions of policy Section K
• Discussion, review, and possible revisions of policy Section L
• Approval of minutes from August 7, August 8, and August 9, 2024

School Building Committee

The Canton School Building Committee will vote to approve July 10 meeting minutes and a LeftField invoice for July. They will receive updates on the schematic design submission and the geothermal test well. The committee will also hear a presentation from the Office of Campaign and Political Financing.

• Vote to approve July 10, 2024 SBC meeting minutes
• Vote to approve LeftField invoice for July
• Schematic design submission update
• Geothermal test well update
• Presentation from the Office of Campaign and Political Financing

Building Renovation Committee

The Building Renovation Committee reviews updates on multiple school and town capital projects, including the Galvin Middle School (GMS) feasibility study and new school project, Library roof repairs, and various HVAC and playground improvements. Several projects have been bid, awarded, or are on hold pending larger decisions.

• GMS new school project: School Building Committee voted $241,764,835; estimated cost $223,000,000; grade configuration changed to 5-8; 800-seat auditorium included.
• Library roof project total $4,280,000; architect selected; emergency cornice removal authorized up to $70,000.
• Senior Center HVAC improvements: $150,000 from ATM 18; work completed but future system study agreed; new 7-ton RTU installation expected at $350,000.
• JFK Unit Ventilators: $250,000 (ATM 22) and $270,000 (ATM 23) for design and bid in Spring 2024.
• Hansen School ventilators: $250,000 requested; additional AARP funding expected; design to be bid in May.

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss a stormwater utility fee and hold a public hearing regarding traffic calming measures on Dedham Street. The board will also consider several committee appointments and the approval of easements for the Revere Court Bridge Project.

• Public hearing for traffic calming measures on Dedham Street
• Stormwater Utility Fee presentation
• Approval of order of takings for Revere Court Bridge Project easements
• Request for block party on Ponkapoag Way (11-15) on September 14, 2024
• Vendor and Payroll Warrants totaling over $3.3 million for two weeks in August

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting in executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining with the IAFF. The session is held privately to avoid detrimental effects on the town's bargaining or litigating position.

• Executive session regarding collective bargaining strategy with IAFF

Blue Hills Regional District

The Blue Hills Regional District School Committee's Policy Sub-Committee will meet to review the admissions policy. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session. The meeting is open to the public.

• Policy Review: Admissions

Blue Hills Regional District

The Blue Hills Regional District School Committee will meet on August 20, 2024, at 7:00 PM. Actions include voting on warrants (amounts not specified), minutes from July 23, and budget transfers for FY24. The committee will discuss a first reading of an admissions policy update, hear reports on summer facilities work, staffing, and school readiness, and may enter executive session for collective bargaining or litigation.

• Vote required on FY24 budget transfers
• First reading of Admissions Policy Update (vote at September meeting)
• Treasurer's warrants #2 and #29 (dollar amounts not specified)
• Executive session for collective bargaining/litigation
• Sub-committee report on Sexual Harassment/Title IX update from school attorney

Town Clerk

The Bylaw Modernization Committee is holding an organizational meeting to hear a presentation from Article 30 proponents, discuss the meeting schedule and project planning, and elect officers including Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Clerk. No specific proposals or budget items are on the agenda.

• Presentation by Article 30 proponents (30 minutes)
• Election of officers (Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Clerk)
• General discussion on meeting schedule and project planning

School Committee

The Budget & Finance Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss defining the scope of a comprehensive financial review, as well as updates on GMS activities, warrants, McKinney-Vento/OOD, and quarterly coordination with the Select Board and FinCom. No votes are scheduled; all items are discussion topics only.

• Define scope of comprehensive financial review
• GMS activities and financial fees
• Personal Service Contract updates
• McKinney-Vento/OOD update
• Quarterly meetings update with Select Board and FinCom

Norfolk County Retirement Board

The Norfolk County Retirement Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially vote on two vendor requests for proposals (RFQs): one for information technology services and one for office furniture. A director's report will also be presented. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Discussion and potential vote on Information Technology Vendor RFQ
• Discussion and potential vote on Office Furniture Vendor RFQ
• Director’s Report

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings on five wetland notices of intent, including several continuations, and consider issuing full certificates of compliance for multiple single-family home construction projects on Foundry Lane and other locations. They will also discuss using the Canton Engineering Department for stormwater compliance reviews.

• Wetland public hearing for demolition and new home at 10 Reservoir Circle (Lemonias Development, DEP #124-1350)
• Wetland public hearing for culvert replacement at 0 Rear Pleasant Street (DEP #124-1351)
• Request for full certificates of compliance for eight single-family homes on Foundry Lane (Toll Northeast V Corp)
• Continuation of certificate of compliance for Revolution Way and 50/60 Coppersmith Way (Canton Holdings/Copperworks)
• Discussion on using Canton Engineering Department for stormwater management compliance reviews

Select Board

The Select Board will meet virtually to consider approving a new polling location and an election worker appointment. The meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2024, at 4:00 PM.

• Approval of new polling location at 1860 Washington Street (formerly St. Gerards)
• Appointment of Election Worker Laura Petroni Pellegrine

Housing Authority

The Canton Housing Authority will meet virtually to discuss and act on several project items, including a CPA-funded Hemenway windows project, certificates of substantial completion for walkway and roof projects, and change orders for Brayton Circle and Howard Street. The board will also consider an accounting firm contract and receive financial reports for May through July, along with updates on vacancies and modernization projects.

• Review of CPA application for Hemenway windows project
• Certificate of substantial completion for Hemenway walkway project
• Certificate of substantial completion for Howard Street roof project
• Change order for Brayton Circle project
• Change order for Howard Street project

Board of Assessors

The Canton Board of Assessors is meeting to discuss routine business including county taxes, building permits, an Appellate Tax Board case, and personnel issues. No specific dollar amounts or property names are mentioned in the agenda.

• Business updates
• County taxes
• Building permits
• ATB (Appellate Tax Board) case
• Personnel issues

Blue Hills Regional District

The Personnel and Negotiations Sub-Committee will meet to discuss negotiations. The discussion focuses on Group SEIU 888, consisting of maintenance and custodians.

• Negotiations discussion regarding Group SEIU 888 (Maintenance and Custodians)

School Committee

The Policy Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss, review, and potentially revise three specific sections of school policy. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from August 7, 2024.

• Review and possible revision of Section J
• Review and possible revision of Section K
• Review and possible revision of Section L

Canton Affordable Housing Trust

The Canton Affordable Housing Trust will discuss updates on the ARPA Rental Assistance Program and consider a pre-application for FY26 Community Preservation funds. They will also review the Housing Production Plan and receive an update on affordable units at Washington Station. Discussion of the Massachusetts Affordable Housing Act is also on the agenda.

• Approval of May 22, 2024 meeting minutes
• Update on ARPA Rental Assistance Program
• FY26 Community Preservation Committee pre-application
• Housing Production Plan update
• Washington Station affordable units update

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings on site plan approvals and dimensional relief requests. The board is reviewing a modification for an electric vehicle center and a proposal for twelve townhouses.

• Canton Holdings, LLC: Site Plan Approval for four three-unit buildings (12 townhouses) at 65-87 Neponset Street
• Rivian, LLC: Modification of Site Plan and Special Permit for EV sales and service center at 121 and 125 Shawmut Road
• Supreme Development, Inc.: Site Plan approval for a one-story Chipotle restaurant at 4 Washington Street
• Judge Rotenberg Educational Center, Inc.: Site Plan Approval to add 76 parking spaces at 240 Turnpike Street
• Dimensional relief requests for 44 Oakdale Road and 3 Wheeler Circle

School Committee

The School Committee's Policy Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss, review, and possibly revise policy sections J and K. No other items are on the agenda beyond this review and adjournment.

• Discussion and possible revisions of Section J of school policies
• Discussion and possible revisions of Section K of school policies

Canton Cultural Council

The Canton Cultural Council will discuss the upcoming 2025 grant cycle opening September 1, receive a treasurer's report, and get updates on the Canton Community Theatre grant and the Farmer's Market table. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting focuses on operational updates and planning.

• Preparation for 2025 grant cycle opening September 1, with notice in Canton Citizen
• Update on Canton Community Theatre grant
• Update on Farmer's Market table
• Treasurer's report by Cindy Thomas

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold hearings on several land use and development proposals. The agenda includes a request for a new commercial building and various After Neighborhood Record (ANR) plans. One townhouse project hearing has been requested for continuance to August 28, 2024.

• Proposed 2,325 square ft. Chipotle Restaurant with outdoor patio at 4 Washington Street
• ANR plan for 38 & 40 Greenlodge Street
• ANR plan for 29 & 19 Brooksweld Road
• ANR plan for 1439 Brush Hill Road, Milton / 85 Hemenway Drive, Canton
• Review and approval of June 26 and July 17, 2024 minutes

School Committee

This is a Policy Sub-Committee meeting of the Canton School Committee. The agenda includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and discussion of possible revisions to Section J of the district's policy. No other substantive items are listed.

• Discussion, review, and possible revisions of Section J of school policy

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a virtual meeting on August 6, 2024, to consider multiple action items including grant acceptances, appointments, contracts, and event permits. Key financial items include a $385,080 Massachusetts Clean Water Trust grant for lead service line inventory, an $83,712 Department of Homeland Security grant for firefighter training, and a $22,000 donation from the Friends of the Canton Public Library. The board will also discuss the Windsor Woods Field House and consider a request for $20,000 in mitigation funds for bathrooms at the Paul Revere Heritage Site.

• Accept $385,080 grant for Lead Service Line Inventory and Planning from Massachusetts Clean Water Trust
• Accept $83,712 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for firefighter training in thermal imaging and forcible entry
• Accept $22,000 donation from Friends of the Canton Public Library for new library interior
• Request $20,000 of mitigation funds for installation of bathrooms at Paul Revere Heritage Site
• Consider permits for a 5K Walk/Run on Sept 15 at Irish Cultural Centre and a block party at Chapelgate Road and Abbey Lane on Aug 24

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting in executive session to conduct collective bargaining sessions with AFSCME. The meeting is being held virtually via Zoom.

• Collective bargaining sessions with AFSCME

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider a request to keep chickens at a residential property and a local upgrade for a septic system. The board will also receive an update on the Narcan distribution program.

• Application by Patricia Murphy to keep chickens at 19 Wildewood Drive
• Vote on septic system soil loading rate determination for 448 York Street
• Public Health Nurse update on Narcan distribution program

School Committee

This is a procedural meeting with no open-session business. The only action is a vote to enter executive session under Massachusetts law to discuss collective bargaining strategy with AFSCME food services, custodial, and administrative assistant units. The committee will not reconvene in open session after the executive session.

• Motion to enter executive session for collective bargaining with AFSCME units (Food Services, Custodial, Administrative Assistants)

School Committee

The Canton School Committee will hold an executive session to review minutes from prior meetings, then discuss and vote on several new business items including the 2024-2025 school fee schedule, building rental rates, non-aligned pay rates, and district/superintendent goals. They will also receive a first read of school handbooks and a budget projection update. Public comment is invited.

• Proposed fee schedule for 2024-2025 school year (VOTE)
• FY25 building rental and custodial rate (VOTE)
• Non-aligned pay rate updates (VOTE)
• School Handbooks & District Appendix (1st read, possible vote)
• District and Superintendent Goals for 2024-25 (VOTE)

Norfolk County Retirement Board

The Norfolk County Retirement Board will meet to approve minutes and handle routine administrative items. Notable items include an executive session to discuss benefits for a widow and a real property lease RFP, as well as a potential vote on attendant costs of an upcoming move and selection of finalists for a Large Cap Value Manager. The board will also review a technology assessment and receive investment presentations.

• Executive session: Section 9 benefits for widow Elizabeth Clapp (Peter)
• Executive session: Update on Real Property Lease RFP
• Discussion and potential vote on attendant costs and timing of upcoming move
• Discussion and potential vote on selection of finalists for Large Cap Value Manager RFP
• Novus Insight technology assessment results and discussion

School Committee

The Budget & Finance Sub-Committee will discuss updates to FY25 budget projections, a meeting with First Student (transportation), and a personal service contract. The meeting is a discussion session with no votes scheduled.

• FY25 budget projections update
• First Student meeting update (transportation contractor)
• Personal service contract update
• Approval of meeting minutes from May–June 2024

School Committee

The Canton School Committee is holding a workshop to discuss goal-setting for the district, the superintendent, and the committee. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• District/Superintendent/School Committee Goal-Setting

Blue Hills Regional District

The Personnel and Negotiations Sub-Committee of the Blue Hills Regional District School Committee is meeting to discuss contract negotiations for Group 888, which includes clerical, cafe, maintenance, and custodial staff. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is limited to discussion and will be followed by a separate negotiations session.

• Negotiations discussion for Group 888 (Clerical, Cafe, Maintenance, and Custodians)

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee will review meeting minutes and open action items, but the main focus is on updates to the Climate Action Plan work plan, including subcommittee roles and a community engagement survey. The committee will also discuss coordinating the approval timeline for Canton's Climate Action Plan, a specialized stretch building code, and the town's Climate Leader/Green Community status.

• Approval of meeting minutes from May 23, 2024
• Updates on open action items
• CAP work plan updates including subcommittee approach and community engagement survey
• Discussion on coordinating approval timeline for Climate Action Plan, specialized stretch building code, and Climate Leader Community/Green Community status

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Canton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on modifications to site plans for an outside storage area at 155 Will Drive and a battery energy storage system at 15-21 University Road. They will also discuss continuations for a 63-unit age-restricted building at 30 Coppersmith Way and a Chipotle restaurant at 4 Washington Street. Additionally, an informal hearing will consider a temporary permit for lawn signs at Paul Revere Heritage Park.

• 155 Will Drive – modification of site plan to expand outside storage area
• 15-21 University Road – battery energy storage system within Ground Water Protection District
• 95 Grand Street – dimensional relief for a carport addition to an existing garage
• 30 Coppersmith Way – site plan for a 63-unit age-restricted multi-unit building (continuation)
• 4 Washington Street – site plan for a Chipotle restaurant with pre-order window and outdoor patio (continuation)

School Committee

The Canton School Committee's Policy Sub-Committee will meet to discuss and consider possible revisions to Sections J and K of school policy. The committee will also approve minutes from two prior meetings (June 7 and July 3, 2024). No other items are on the agenda.

• Discussion, review, and possible revisions of Section J
• Discussion, review, and possible revisions of Section K
• Approval of minutes from June 7, 2024 and July 3, 2024

School Committee

The Policy Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially revise Section J of its policies. The session also includes the approval of minutes from June 7 and July 3, 2024.

• Discussion and possible revisions of Section J

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings for several wetland and stormwater permits, including a 12-townhome development and commercial expansions. The board will also consider requests for certificates of compliance for various residential and industrial projects.

• Proposed 12 townhomes with surface parking and garage at 0 Neponset Street
• Proposed 4,000 square foot building addition and new parking at 225 Dan Road
• Proposed single-family home construction at 15 Isabella Circle
• Motion to approve up to $2,000 for invasive water chestnut treatment at Messinger Pond
• Review of certificates of compliance for multiple Toll Northeast V Corp homes on Stillwater Road

Blue Hills Regional District

The District School Committee will meet to review administrative reports and vote on several operational requests. Key decisions include the approval of the upcoming school year's handbook and the decommissioning of specific cafeteria and shop equipment.

• Vote on Parent Student Handbook 2024-2025
• Request to decommission cafeteria items, criminal justice manikins, and an auto repair scissor lift
• Request for 4-6 teachers to attend ACTE Conference in Texas, December 4-7, 2024
• Request for Business Manager to attend ASBO Conference in Nashville, TN, Sept 18-20
• Approval of Warrants #27 and #28

Blue Hills Regional District

The Blue Hills Regional District School Committee Personnel and Negotiations Sub-Committee will meet to discuss negotiations. The discussion focuses on Group 888, which includes clerical, cafe, maintenance, and custodian staff.

• Negotiations discussion for Group 888 (Clerical, Cafe, and Maintenance and Custodians)

Blue Hills Regional District

The Blue Hills Regional District School Committee's Policy Sub-Committee is meeting to review current policies. No specific policy changes are listed on the agenda, making this a procedural review session.

• Policy review (no details provided)

School Committee

The School Committee will vote to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with AFSCME units representing Food Services, Custodial, and Administrative Assistants. No other business is scheduled; the meeting will adjourn after the executive session.

• Motion to enter executive session under M.G.L. c.30A §21(a) purpose 3 for collective bargaining strategy
• AFSCME units covered: Food Services, Custodial, and Administrative Assistants
• No open session business or public hearings

School Committee

This meeting of the Canton School Committee Policy Sub-Committee scheduled for July 19, 2024 was canceled. The agenda had included approval of minutes and discussion of Section J policies.

• Meeting canceled
• Agenda included approval of minutes from June 7 and July 3, 2024 and review of Section J policies.

Canton Walk, Bike and Hike Committee

The committee will review minutes from May, hear a Town Planner update, and discuss revitalization of the Mary E Wentworth Recreation Facility including a banner and RFP. They will also get updates on the Washington St. sharrows and corridor plan, and plan fall trail maintenance dates. Items on Eliot Hollow trail and mapping are deferred to September.

• Revitalization of Mary E Wentworth Recreation Facility: banner and RFP discussions
• Sharrows on Washington St. and Washington St. Corridor plan update
• Fall trail maintenance planning for Oct 19/26, including trail marker installation
• Trails Earmark update
• GMS Site Review subcommittee update

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold hearings on several commercial and residential developments. The agenda includes a proposal for a large multifamily building and a 12-unit townhouse project. Two other items have requested continuances.

• 30 Coppersmith Way: Proposed five-story multifamily building with 63 dwelling units
• 65-87 Neponset Street: Proposed 12-unit townhouse project in four buildings
• 4 Washington Street: Proposed 2,325 square foot Chipotle restaurant (continuance requested)
• 240 Turnpike Street: Parking lot expansion at Judge Rotenberg Educational Center (continuance requested)
• Toll Brothers: Review of updated cost to complete and punchlist for The Reserve/Stillwater Estates

Select Board

The Select Board will consider several personnel appointments, including the new Assistant Town Administrator and department heads. It will also vote on accepting grants and gifts, a road race permit, use of mitigation funds for bathroom construction at a historic site, and a new Speed Hump Policy. Other routine items include warrant approvals and meeting minutes.

• Appointment of Jennifer Kemalian as Assistant Town Administrator, pending job description approval
• Consider approval of Speed Hump Policy
• Use of up to $20,000 in mitigation funds for bathroom installation at Paul Revere Heritage Site
• Acceptance of $8,081.72 FY24 Safe and Senior grant for the Fire Department
• Consider acceptance of a $61,600 Cyber Security Grant (added late)

Select Board

This meeting is solely an executive session under M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21(a)(2) to conduct collective bargaining sessions with the AFSCME union. No public business or votes are scheduled on the agenda.

• Executive session for collective bargaining with AFSCME union pursuant to state law

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss routine business updates, MAAO dues, hardship applications, Appellate Tax Board cases, tax commitments, and personnel issues. The meeting may also cover other topics that arise within 48 hours. No specific details or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Review of hardship applications for property tax relief
• Discussion of Appellate Tax Board (ATB) cases
• Consideration of MAAO dues
• Personnel issues
• Tax commitments

Blue Hills Regional District

The Personnel and Negotiations Sub-Committee is meeting to hold a strategy session for negotiations with the SEIU union, followed by actual negotiations covering clerical, maintenance/custodian, and cafe staff. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of roll call, strategy discussion, adjournment, and negotiations.

• Strategy session for negotiations with SEIU (Service Employees International Union)
• Negotiations with SEIU covering Clerical, Maintenance/Custodian, and Cafe units

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

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee will review recent community events and program updates. The committee will also discuss 2024 goals regarding composting at schools and town offices. Additionally, members will consider a proposal for monthly articles in the Canton Citizen.

• Review of April 6, 2024 minutes
• Updates on recycling postcards, seed packets, and rain barrels
• Proposal for monthly sustainability articles in the Canton Citizen
• Discussion of composting and textile recycling goals

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

Blue Hills Regional District

The Personnel and Negotiations Sub-Committee will hold a strategy session regarding negotiations with SEIU. This will be followed by negotiations involving clerical, maintenance/custodian, and cafe positions.

• Strategy session for negotiations with SEIU
• Negotiations with SEIU covering clerical, maintenance/custodian, and cafe staff

School Committee

The School Committee Policy Sub-Committee will meet to discuss, review, and potentially revise Section J. The committee will also review minutes from the June 7 and June 10, 2024, meetings.

• Approval of June 7, 2024, and June 10, 2024, meeting minutes
• Discussion, review, and possible revisions of Section J

Canton Diversity Equity and Inclusion

The committee will vote on its organization and approve minutes from three previous meetings. Members will also recap recent community events including Pride, the Farmers Market, and Juneteenth.

• Vote on committee organization
• Approval of January 8, March 11, and May 20 meeting minutes
• Review of Indigenous Land Statement document
• Recap of Pride, Farmers Market, and Juneteenth events

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider site plan approval for the construction of a Chipotle restaurant at 4 Washington Street. The board will also hear requests regarding a porch addition on Robbin Road and frontage lot width at 16 Danforth Street. A continuation is scheduled for a commercial building addition at 225 Dan Road.

• Site plan approval for Chipotle restaurant at 4 Washington Street
• Dimensional relief for a four-season porch at 26 Robbin Road
• Special permit or variance for frontage lot width at 16 Danforth Street
• Continuation of site plan approval for building addition at 225 Dan Road

School Committee

The Canton School Committee will consider votes on Cabot Fund recommendations and the GMS Building Project schematic design. Members will also consider authorizing a procurement process for a comprehensive financial review.

• Vote on Cabot Fund recommendations
• Authorization to start procurement for a comprehensive financial review
• Endorsement of the GMS Building Project schematic design submission
• Approval of June 6, 2024, Open Session minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct hearings on several development projects, including a proposed 2,325 square foot Chipotle restaurant at 4 Washington Street. The agenda also covers signage changes, parking lot expansions, and residential plan reviews.

• Proposed 2,325 sq ft Chipotle restaurant at 4 Washington Street
• Signage removal and installation at 554 Washington Street
• Gate and trail system completion for Toll Brothers - Canton Reserve
• Parking lot expansion at 240 Turnpike Street
• ANR Plan for 1439 Brush Hill Road/85 Hemenway Drive

School Building Committee

The committee will review an overview of the Schematic Design submission and vote on approving the project team's submission to the MSBA by the June 27 deadline. Members will also vote to approve the minutes from the June 12, 2024 meeting.

• Vote to approve June 12, 2024 SBC Meeting Minutes
• Overview of Schematic Design submission
• Vote to approve project team to submit Schematic Design to the MSBA by June 27 deadline

Building Renovation Committee

The committee is reviewing progress on several school and town building renovation projects. Key discussions include the scope of the GMS feasibility study and urgent repairs for falling cornices on the library roof. The agenda also covers updates on HVAC installations and playground maintenance.

• GMS Feasibility Study: Ai3 selected as designer/architect with contracts totaling $850,000
• Library Roof: Authorization of up to $70,000 for cornice removal and repair
• JFK Fields: CBI Consulting hired at $87,605 for bathroom and storage work
• Senior Center HVAC: New 7-ton RTU installation expected to cost $350,000
• Hansen School: Ventilator project design and bidding scheduled for Spring 2024

Conservation Commission

The commission will conduct public hearings for new development applications at 4 Washington Street and 448 York Street. They will also review certificates of compliance for several residential construction projects. Additionally, an extension request for aquatic management at 7 Blue Hill River Road is on the agenda.

• Public hearing for a building pad and parking at 4 Washington Street
• Public hearing for a new single-family house at 448 York Street
• Request for determination of applicability for an addition at 40 Wildewood Drive
• Extension request for aquatic management at 7 Blue Hill River Road
• Certificates of compliance for residential projects on Dalebrook Court, Foundry Lane, and Stillwater Road

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings for building projects at 4 Washington Street, 448 York Street, and 40 Wildewood Drive. The agenda also includes an extension request for aquatic management at 7 Blue Hill River Road and a review of unpermitted tree work at 85 York Street. Additionally, the board will review certificates of compliance for several residential developments.

• Public hearing for commercial building pad and parking at 4 Washington Street
• Public hearing for house demolition and construction at 448 York Street
• Extension request for aquatic management at 7 Blue Hill River Road
• Review of unpermitted tree work at 85 York Street
• Certificates of compliance for residential builds on Dalebrook Court, Foundry Lane, and Stillwater Road

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings for several wetland and stormwater permit applications. This includes new construction projects and a violation regarding unpermitted tree work at 85 York Street. The meeting also reviews certificates of compliance for multiple completed residential developments.

• Public hearing for building pad and parking at 4 Washington Street
• Public hearing for new single-family house at 448 York Street
• Violation regarding unpermitted tree work at 85 York Street
• Extension request for aquatic management at 7 Blue Hill River Road
• Certificates of compliance for residential developments on Dalebrook Court, Foundry Lane, and Stillwater Road

Select Board

The Board will hold public hearings regarding the Canton Holdings Development Agreement and fee schedule updates. Additionally, the School Department is requesting $250,000 for a ventilator project and a $1.6 million budget transfer from special education reserves.

• Proposed 12 townhouses on Lot 10 of Neponset Street
• $250,000 capital contingency request for CPS Ventilator project
• $1.6 million transfer from FY25 Special Education reserve to operating budget
• Approval of personal service contracts for Police Chief and Town Accountant
• Amendment to the Sealer of Weights and Measures Fee Schedule

School Committee

The Budget & Finance Sub-Committee will discuss updates to the FY24 operating budget and FY25 budget projections. The meeting also includes reviews of enrollment numbers, personal service contracts, and the Cabot Fund.

• FY24 Operating Budget and Revolving Accounts update
• FY25 budget projections update
• Monthly new enrollments (11/1/23-6/21/24)
• Review of Personal Service Contracts
• Discussion regarding the Cabot Fund

Blue Hills Regional District

The Personnel and Negotiations Sub-Committee will conduct a strategy session for negotiations with BHAA and SEIU. This will be followed by negotiations with SEIU Group 888 regarding café, maintenance, custodian, and clerical roles.

• Strategy session for negotiations with BHAA and SEIU
• Negotiations with SEIU Group 888 for café, maintenance, custodian, and clerical positions

Blue Hills Regional District

The Blue Hills Regional District School Committee will review summer school plans, building insurance updates, and the organization of the 60th District Committee. The agenda includes votes on previous meeting minutes and financial warrants. Subcommittee reports regarding policy and personnel are also scheduled for discussion.

• Approval of Warrant #25 (Voucher numbers 1089)
• Organization of the 60th District School Committee
• Summer school plans and personnel
• Building insurance update
• Discussion on hiring a recording secretary from outside BH

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review minutes from the May 21, 2024 meeting and hear several progress reports. The agenda includes a vote to enter executive session to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel.

• Approval of May 21, 2024, minutes
• Vote to enter Executive Session for nonunion personnel contract negotiations
• Friends of the Library Report
• Library Capital Campaign Report
• Library Design Subcommittee Report

Town Clerk

The Department of Public Utilities will hold a public hearing regarding a petition by Eversource Energy. The company is requesting authorization to issue up to $325 million in long-term debt securities through 2026. These funds are intended for capital expenditures, plant improvements, and working capital.

• Authorization to issue up to $325 million in long-term debt securities
• Exemption from specific advertising requirements
• Proposed use of funds for plant extensions and improvements
• Public hearing scheduled for July 18, 2024

Blue Hills Regional District

The Personnel and Negotiations Sub-Committee will hold a strategy session regarding negotiations with BHEA in executive session. The meeting will also include negotiations with SEIU starting at 5:00 PM.

• Strategy session for negotiations with BHEA
• Negotiations with SEIU

Traffic Committee

The committee will receive a police update on traffic issues and speeding. Residents are scheduled to present requests for new signage, speed humps, and parking restrictions.

• Police update regarding traffic issues and speeding
• Request for 'NO PARKING' sign on Old Shepard Street
• Request for speed humps on Wentworth Road
• Request for 'DEER CROSSING' signage on York Street
• Discussion of one-way street violations near Davenport Avenue

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review several applications for site plan approvals and permit modifications. This includes a new multi-unit residential development and storage use modifications at 290 Pine Street. The board will also consider requests for temporary signage and variance extensions.

• Site Plan Approval for a 63-unit age-restricted building at 30 Coppersmith Way
• Modification of Site Plan Approval for parking and storage at 290 Pine Street
• Variance and Special Permit request for 25 Nasir Ahmad Road
• Temporary Special Permit for lawn signs at 801 Washington Street
• Extension of variances for 362 Turnpike Street

Town Clerk

The MassDOT Office of Outdoor Advertising will hold a public meeting via Zoom regarding applications from Outfront Media, LLC. The application involves permits for two electronic billboards at 50 Getchell Way.

• Application for new electronic billboard facing north at 50 Getchell Way
• Application for new electronic billboard facing south at 50 Getchell Way

School Building Committee

The committee will discuss geothermal system costs and vote on including turf fields and sports lighting in the final budget. Members will also consider three options for submitting the project budget to the MSBA.

• Approval of May 22, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of LeftField and Ai3 invoices from May
• Discussion on geothermal system setup and cost
• Vote to include turf fields and sports lighting in the final budget
• Vote on geothermal scope options for MSBA budget submission

Police Audit Committee

The Police Audit Committee will review minutes from the April 29 and May 16, 2024 meetings. Members will also discuss items to include in the Scope of Services for an upcoming Request for Proposals.

• Approval of April 29, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of May 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of items for the RFP Scope of Services

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding aquatic vegetation management at Reservoir Pond and a retaining wall project on Old Randolph Street. Members will also vote to accept a conservation restriction from Toll Brothers at Canton Reserve. Additionally, the board will review certificates of compliance for several residential and commercial projects.

• Vote to accept Conservation Restriction from Toll Brothers at Canton Reserve
• Public hearing for aquatic vegetation management at Reservoir Pond
• Notice of Intent for retaining wall and tree removal at 33 Old Randolph Street
• Vote to approve up to $15,000 for conservation parcel deed research
• Certificate of compliance for ice skating facility at 65 North Street

Select Board

The Select Board will consider several personnel appointments and a 3% cost of living increase for board employees. A public hearing is scheduled regarding an auto dealer's license application for Hitech Collision Center Inc at 60 Walpole St. The board will also discuss medical stop loss coverage and rent increase requests.

• 3% cost of living increase for all Board employees
• Class II Auto Dealer’s License application for Hitech Collision Center Inc at 60 Walpole St
• $12,500 grant from Outfront Media for 120 Cedar Street
• MassTrails Grant Award for a trail feasibility study
• Mitigation funds for the Little League restroom/snack shack project change order

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review business updates and omitted bills. The agenda also includes discussions regarding LA13A, ATB cases, and commitment.

• Business updates
• Omitted bills
• LA13A cases
• ATB cases
• Commitment review

School Committee

The Budget & Finance Sub-Committee will discuss updates to the FY23-FY25 Operating Budget and a comprehensive financial review. The meeting also includes updates on ESSER III expenditures, personal service contracts, and the Hansen univent project.

• Updated FY23-FY25 Operating Budget
• Comprehensive Financial Review update
• Personal Service Contracts update
• ESSER III expenditures update
• Hansen univent project update

Housing Authority

The Canton Housing Authority will review financial reports for April and May 2024 and discuss expenditures for May and June. The agenda includes a change order for the Hemenway Walkway Project and a certificate of final completion for the Hagan Court HVAC project.

• Hemenway Walkway Project change order
• CPA application for Hemenway windows project
• Certificate of final completion for Hagan Court HVAC project
• Review of pending items regarding defibrillators
• Financial reports and expenditures for April through June 2024

Playground and Recreation Commission

The commission will review financial reports and the operating budget overview. Updates regarding CAASA, summer/fall programming, and upcoming special events are scheduled for discussion. The commission will also vote to approve minutes from the May 21 meeting.

• Approval of May 21 meeting minutes
• Financial reports and operating budget overview
• CAASA board and committee updates
• Summer/Fall programming updates
• Special events including June 30–July 4 and July 10 summer concert

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review the June newsletter and May usage. The meeting includes discussions regarding transportation policies, upcoming programs, and a working group for potential expansion.

• Review of June Newsletter and May usage
• Transportation Policies discussion
• Senior/Veteran Tax Program review
• Working Group on Potential Expansion (Saint Gerard’s and John Friel)
• Discussion regarding Pickleball, Space, and Benches

Blue Hills Regional District

The Personnel and Negotiations Sub-Committee will hold a strategy session regarding BHEA negotiations in executive session. The committee will also conduct negotiations with SEIU.

• Strategy session for negotiations with BHEA
• Negotiations with SEIU

School Committee

The School Committee Policy Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss, review, and potentially revise Section J. No other specific agenda items were listed for this session.

• Review of Section J

Alliance Against Substance Abuse

The Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse will discuss the creation of sub-groups with actionable goals. The meeting also includes a report on upcoming initiatives and updates regarding Celebration of Life details.

• Creation of sub-groups with at least one actionable goal
• Program Manager report on upcoming initiatives
• Updates regarding Celebration of Life details
• Approval of April 22, 2024, meeting minutes
• Adam Student updates

School Committee

The Policy Sub-Committee will review the minutes from the May 20, 2024, meeting. The committee is also scheduled to discuss and potentially revise Section J.

• Review/approval of May 20, 2024, minutes
• Review of Section J

School Committee

The committee will review updated FY25 budget projections and the GMS Building Project update. Members are also scheduled to vote on the Director of Student Services contract and access to Special Education Reserve Funding.

• Vote on Director of Student Services contract
• Vote to access 2024 Special Education Reserve Funding
• Vote on Superintendent's Summative Evaluation
• Update on GMS Building Project
• Review of FY25 budget projections

Planning Board

The Canton Planning Board will hold hearings regarding several residential developments and land plans. The meeting also includes discussions on roadway acceptance and the Select Board's code of conduct.

• Site plan review for a garage and concrete pad at 290 Pine Street
• Residential development at 30 Coppersmith, Lot 8C
• Roadway acceptance and trail system completion for Toll Brothers' Canton Reserve
• ANR plans for 1439 Brush Hill Road and Lot 8 on Revere Street
• Discussion of street acceptance between Planning and Zoning boards

Canton Cultural Council

The Canton Cultural Council will approve its May 1 meeting minutes and receive routine reports from leadership. Members will also review updates on local programming, including a heritage festival, an iPhone class for seniors at the Council on Aging, and a farmers market table. No new policy votes or budget items appear on the agenda.

• Approval of May 1 meeting minutes
• Update on the Heritage Festival
• Report on KevTech Services’ iPhone class at the Council on Aging (May 14)
• Member update on a Farmer’s Market table

School Committee

The Budget & Finance Sub-Committee will review updates to the FY23-FY25 operating budget and a comprehensive financial review. The meeting also includes updates on personal service contracts, employment listings, and ESSER III expenditures.

• Updated FY23-FY25 Operating Budget
• Comprehensive Financial Review update
• Personal Service Contracts update
• Hansen univent project update
• ESSER III expenditures update

Board of Health

The Canton Board of Health will hold its monthly meeting to elect officers and review routine compliance requests. The board will vote on a property-specific request to use alternative soil analysis for a septic upgrade at 1 Homans Lane, which determines if the repair meets local loading standards. These approvals affect property owners seeking septic repairs, residents using community pools, and local food vendors.

• Vote on a 310 CMR 15.405(i) upgrade request to use sieve analysis instead of percolation testing at 1 Homans Lane
• Lifeguard determination for Paul Revere Heritage Primary Condominiums pool at 10 Revolution Way
• Food Service License vote for Kids & Company at 738 Turnpike Street pending inspection and payment
• Approval of Farmers Market vendor permits pending paperwork, inspections, and payment
• Review and sign April 1st meeting minutes and board vouchers

Other Meeting

The GMS School Council is meeting to review the 2023-2024 School Improvement Plan report and discuss priorities for the 2024-2025 school year. The agenda includes updates on the GMS building project and PowerSchool implementation.

• GMS building project update
• PowerSchool implementation update
• 2023-2024 SIP report summary
• 2024-2025 priority preview

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will meet to conduct officer elections and review financial reports. The body will also review the Community Preservation Plan and FY26 full applications.

• Officer elections
• April 2024 financial reports
• Annual Town Meeting CCPC review
• FY26 Full Application review
• Community Preservation Plan review

School Committee

The Policy Sub-Committee meeting scheduled for May 30, 2024, was canceled. The agenda had listed the review of May 20, 2024 minutes and a review of Section J.

School Committee

The Canton School Committee is meeting for a workshop to discuss the summative evaluation process for the Superintendent of Schools.

• Superintendent Summative Evaluation Workshop

Norfolk County Retirement Board

The Norfolk County Retirement Board will discuss the Real Property Lease RFP, including potential lease approval and moving costs. The board will also consider updates to the Investment Policy Statement and Wellington Management's fee schedule. Additionally, the meeting includes reviews of the 2023 budget and various pension-related items.

• Real Property Lease RFP discussion and potential vote on lease approval/moving costs
• Vote on Wellington Management’s Amendment to Fee Schedule
• Vote on updated Investment Policy Statement
• Amendment to King Information System, Inc. spending cap
• Accidental disability retirement consideration for Daniel Miller

Select Board

The Select Board will hold public hearings on liquor license alterations for two restaurants and consider several new business items. The board will also review appointments for seasonal conservation and parks staff.

• Public hearings for outdoor patio liquor license alterations at 538 Washington St. and 2790 Washington St.
• Consideration of the low bid on the Town's general obligation 20 year bond
• Common Victualler's license for Poke Bowl at 95 Washington St. #208
• Acceptance of a $5,000.00 donation from Canton Helpline for Parks and Recreation
• SERSG awards for paper and water/sewer treatment chemicals for 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2025

School Committee

The Budget & Finance Sub-Committee will meet to discuss the FY23-FY25 operating budget and a comprehensive financial review. The body will also review transportation contracts and ESSER III expenditures.

• FY23-FY25 Operating Budget
• Yellow Bus and Van Transportation Contracts
• ESSER III expenditure update
• Capital/Luce Roof
• OOD Enrollment and Transportation/McKinney-Vento Transportation

Blue Hills Regional District

The Personnel and Negotiations Sub-Committee will meet to conduct a strategy session regarding negotiations with SEIU 888 BHEA cafeteria workers. This will be followed by negotiations with BHAE.

• Strategy session for negotiations with SEIU 888 BHEA (Cafeteria Workers)
• Negotiations with BHAE

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability and Climate Action Plan Committee will meet to discuss a work plan presented by Blue Strike Environmental. The session includes a facilitated discussion on key planning questions and a roundtable regarding the Building Code/Resources Working Group.

• Introductions to Blue Strike Environmental (BSE) team
• Overview of Climate Action Work Plan
• Discussion on key planning questions
• Building Code/Resources Working Group roundtable

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings on dimensional relief for residential projects and a banner request for the Farmer's Market. The board will also discuss continuing applications for storage containers and a parking lot expansion.

• Site Plan Approval for 76 additional parking spaces at 240 Turnpike Street
• Special Permit for storage containers at 43 Walpole Terrace
• Dimensional relief for a front portico at 5 Chief Lane
• Dimensional relief for an addition at 448 York Street
• Informal hearing for an advertisement banner at 960 Washington Street

School Committee

The School Committee will review the Q3 financial report and donations. The meeting includes votes on a Director of Student Services appointment and an out-of-state trip to Italy for Canton High School.

• Appointment of Director of Student Services (VOTE)
• Q3 Financial Report and Donations (VOTE)
• CHS Italy trip travel request (VOTE)
• School Improvement Plans presented by all Principals
• Approval of May 9 and May 15, 2024 Open Session Minutes

Canton Walk, Bike and Hike Committee

The Canton Walk, Bike and Hike Committee will review past minutes and receive a Town Planner update. Members are scheduled to discuss pedestrian concerns near J F Kennedy School, share results from the Mary E Wentworth Recreation Facility revitalization, and outline next steps for trails at Eliot Hollow Passive Recreation Area with CPD and Conservation. Several items, including a Washington Street corridor plan and mapping projects, were deferred to future meetings.

• Discussion on pedestrian safety concerns at J F Kennedy School
• Update on the revitalization of the Mary E Wentworth Recreation Facility following Town Meeting results
• Next steps for trails at Eliot Hollow Passive Recreation Area with CPD and Conservation
• Review of deferred items including sharrows on Washington St. and the Skyline Trail crosswalk

Canton Affordable Housing Trust

The Canton Affordable Housing Trust will meet to review updates on zoning laws and housing plans. The body will also discuss proposed rent increases for Prynne Hills.

• Proposed Prynne Hills rent increases
• Update on MBTA Communities Section 3A zoning law
• Update on the sale of the AHT Copperworks Condominium
• Update on Norfolk County ARPA funded Rental Assistance Program
• Update on revisions to the Housing Production Plan

School Building Committee

The committee will vote on approving May 1, 2024, meeting minutes and invoices from LeftField and Ai3. The agenda also includes updates regarding the project budget, designer progress, and schedule.

• Approval of May 1, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approval of LeftField and Ai3 invoices
• Budget overview update
• Designer and schedule updates

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings for three wetland and stormwater permit requests. The body will also consider certificates of compliance for completed projects and review environmental notifications.

• Public hearing for a five-story multifamily residential building at 30 Coppersmith Way
• Public hearing for Fisherman’s Cove Improvements Project at 1100 Randolph Street
• Public hearing for a single-family house at 20 Holly Way
• Certificate of compliance request for a single-family home at 45 Foundry Lane
• Review of a release of 88-133 gallons of mineral oil dielectric fluid at 2173 Washington Street

Other Meeting

The Canton School Council is meeting to gather input from parents regarding the revision of standards-based report cards. The session is intended to foster partnership between school staff and the family community.

• Parent input on standards-based report card revisions

Capital Planning Committee

The Capital Planning Committee will meet to discuss capital requests with the Town of Canton Finance Director and the School Department Finance Director.

• Discussion of capital requests with Town and School Department Finance Directors

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss the completion of a trail system, signage, and a gate at Foundry Lane for the Toll Brothers Canton Reserve project. The board will also hold a discussion regarding progress on the Bullens Way / Mariella Estates development.

• Toll Brothers Canton Reserve: gate, trail completion, and signage
• Discussion of Bullens Way / Mariella Estates development
• Approval of May 1, 2024 minutes

Blue Hills Regional District

The District School Committee will meet to review budget transfers and the 2024-2025 school calendar. The body will also consider the purchase of a multi-function bus and the ratification of the teacher's contract.

• Purchase of a 14 passenger multi-function bus from Anderson Blue Bird Bus Sales for $95,245
• Vote on the updated 2024-2025 School Calendar
• Approval of budget transfers and 3rd Quarter budget update
• Ratification of the Teacher’s Contract (MO A)
• Approval of vocational donations and decommission requests

Blue Hills Regional District

The Blue Hills Regional District Personnel and Negotiations Sub-Committee will meet to discuss a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the District School Committee and the Teachers Union.

• MOA, DSC/Teachers Union

Blue Hills Regional District

The Blue Hills Regional District Evaluation Subcommittee will meet to conduct performance evaluations. The session focuses on the Superintendent, Recording Secretary, and Treasurer.

• Superintendent Evaluation
• Recording Secretary Evaluation
• Treasurer Evaluation

Blue Hills Regional District

The Policy Sub-Committee is meeting to review two policies designated as JB. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Review of two policies (JB)

School Committee

The Budget & Finance Sub-Committee will meet to discuss the FY23-FY25 Operating Budget and various financial reviews. The body will also review transportation contracts and grant funding.

• FY23-FY25 Operating Budget
• Personal Service Contracts
• Roselli and Clark Annual Audit
• Cabot Fund Grants
• Yellow Bus and Van Transportation Contracts

School Committee

The Policy Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially revise Section J of the committee's policies. The body will also review the minutes from the April 24, 2024 meeting.

• Review and possible revision of Section J
• Approval of April 24, 2024 meeting minutes

School Committee

The School Committee will hold a workshop focused on the summative evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools. This session is intended for discussion regarding the evaluation process.

• Superintendent Summative Evaluation Workshop

School Committee

The Budget & Finance Sub-Committee will meet to discuss various financial reviews and contracts. The session includes a comprehensive financial review and a look at transportation contracts.

• Personal Service Contracts
• Roselli and Clark Annual Audit
• Cabot Fund Grants
• Comprehensive Financial Review
• Yellow Bus and Van Transportation Contracts

Canton Diversity Equity and Inclusion

The committee will meet to organize its structure and review past meeting minutes. Discussion includes a presentation on school world languages and planning for Pride Month and Juneteenth.

• Committee organization vote
• January 8 and March 11 meeting minutes vote
• Pride Month date determination vote
• Heritage Days event recap

Police Audit Committee

The Police Audit Committee will meet to discuss items for inclusion in a Scope of Services for an upcoming Request for Proposals (RFP). The committee will also vote to approve the minutes from the April 29, 2024, meeting.

• Discussion of Scope of Services for an upcoming RFP
• Approval of April 29, 2024, meeting minutes

Town Clerk

The Norfolk County Regional Emergency Planning Committee is meeting to receive updates from MEMA and a presentation from the Norwood Light Electric Superintendent. The body will also hear from a consultant hired via HMEP Grant Funding to develop a regional hazardous materials response plan.

• Presentation by Norwood Light Electric Superintendent Kevin Shaughnessy
• Regional hazardous materials response plan development by consultant Mike Castro
• MEMA updates from Local Coordinator Heather Smith

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to conduct business related to the Annual Town Meeting. No other specific agenda items were listed for this session.

• Annual Town Meeting business

School Committee

The School Committee will meet for a workshop focused on the Superintendent of Schools. The purpose of this session is to discuss and conduct the Superintendent's summative evaluation.

• Superintendent Summative Evaluation Workshop

Housing Authority

The Canton Housing Authority will review financial reports for March and April 2024. The meeting includes discussions on year-end operating statements, certifications, and the Hagan Court HVAC project completion.

• Hagan Court HVAC project certificate of substantial completion
• Year end operating statements for 4001 and MRVP accounts
• Year end certifications including lead paint and financial/tenant accounts receivable
• Affordable Housing Trust report

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review business updates and excise matters. The board is discussing property-specific items and abatements.

• 601 Sherman St.
• 100 New Boston Dr
• 30 Dan Rd
• 501C3
• Abatements

Norfolk County Retirement Board

The Norfolk County Retirement Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially vote on leasing real property at 720 University Avenue. The item follows a request for proposals and will be reviewed during an executive session under state open-meeting law (M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(6)). No other substantive business is listed.

• Potential vote to execute a lease for 720 University Avenue
• Review of leasing real property request for proposals (RFP)
• Executive session convened under M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(6)

School Committee

The Budget & Finance Sub-Committee will meet to discuss the FY25 operating budget and personal service contracts. The body will also review the Roselli and Clark annual audit and Cabot Fund grants.

• FY25 Operating Budget discussion
• Personal Service Contracts
• Roselli and Clark Annual Audit
• Cabot Fund Grants
• Cole Harrington Update

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss several committee appointments and the approval of an updated ARPA plan. The board is also reviewing funding for library design services and museum improvements at the Paul Revere Heritage Site.

• Annual Town Meeting Article 31 regarding Saddleback Lane and Horseshoe Lane as public ways
• Request for up to $50,000 in mitigation for Library interior design services
• Appropriation to fund Museum improvements at the Paul Revere Heritage Site
• Acceptance of a $1,000.00 donation to Department of Elder and Human Services Physical Fitness Programming
• Approval of Cemetery Commitments totaling $3,787.50

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and vote on Annual Town Meeting (ATM) articles. The meeting includes specific votes on Article 2 Motion 2 and Article 31 regarding street acceptances.

• Vote on Article 2 Motion 2
• Vote on Article 31 (Street Acceptances)

Historical Commission

The Canton Historical Commission is meeting to review a request for garage demolition and a support request for Town Meeting Article 32.

• Garage demolition request for 38 Spring Lane
• Support request for TM Article 32

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings regarding dimensional relief for a porch and a special permit for outdoor dining. The board will also discuss a continuing application for a commercial building addition and parking modification.

• 16 Pleasant Garden Road: dimensional relief for a front porch
• 2790 Washington Street: special permit for outdoor dining
• 225 Dan Road: site plan approval for commercial building addition and parking modification

School Committee

The Canton School Committee will vote on school start times for the 2024-2025 school year and the reorganization of subcommittees. The body will also receive updates on the GMS Building Project, the FY25 budget, and district goals.

• Vote on 2024-2025 school start times
• GMS Building Project update from Superintendent Folan, Cosigili, Ai3, and LeftField
• FY25 budget update
• Vote on Subcommittee and Advisory Committee appointments
• Executive session to discuss nonunion personnel contracts and collective bargaining strategy

Norfolk County Retirement Board

The Norfolk County Retirement Board Advisory Council will meet to discuss cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). The discussion includes raising the base amount used for COLA grants and a potential adjustment effective July 1, 2024.

• Discussion on raising the base amount for cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) grants
• Discussion on a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for eligible retirees effective July 1, 2024

School Committee

The Budget & Finance Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss the FY25 operating budget and the Annual Town Meeting. The body will also review personal service contracts and the Roselli and Clark annual audit.

• FY25 Operating Budget discussion
• Personal Service Contracts
• Roselli and Clark Annual Audit
• Cabot Fund Grants
• Paul Revere Heritage Site discussion

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is holding a virtual public informational meeting on May 7, 2024. The session is intended to provide information regarding the Annual Town Meeting.

• Public informational session regarding Annual Town Meeting articles

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability and Climate Action Plan Committee will conduct a listening activity on environmental justice. The body will also review the status of the Canton Electricity Choice program and the EEA Grant RFP process.

• Environmental Justice paired listening activity
• Status of Canton Electricity Choice (CEC) Program
• Status of EEA Grant RFP Process
• Sustainability Committee Budget Transfer
• Rain Barrel Program update

Community Preservation Committee

The committee is meeting to review pre-applications and full applications for Fiscal Year 2026. The agenda also includes a review of the Annual Town Meeting and the Town of Canton Code of Conduct.

• FY26 Pre-Application and Full Application Review
• Annual Town Meeting CCPC Review
• Town of Canton Code of Conduct Review
• February and March 2024 Financial Reports

Other Meeting

The Galvin Middle School Council will receive updates on the GMS Building Project and PowerSchool implementation. Members will preview the year-end SIP report and a draft of the revised GMS Accountability Matrix. The body will also review feedback from a caregiver survey.

• GMS Building Project updates
• PowerSchool implementation
• Year-end SIP report preview
• Revised GMS Accountability Matrix draft
• Caregiver survey feedback review

Council on Aging

The Canton Council on Aging will conduct routine administrative business, including reviewing April usage figures and the May newsletter. Members will discuss transportation policies, the Senior/Veteran Tax Program, and facility space needs. A working group will also convene to evaluate potential expansion options.

• Review of April usage and May newsletter
• Updates on transportation policies
• Senior/Veteran Tax Program discussion
• Working group on potential expansion
• Status update on Saint Gerard’s and John Friel (on hold)

School Committee

The Negotiations Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss strategy for collective bargaining. The discussion will take place in Executive Session and focuses on AFSCME units for Food Services, Custodial, and Administrative Assistants.

• Collective bargaining strategy for AFSCME Food Services Unit
• Collective bargaining strategy for AFSCME Custodial Unit
• Collective bargaining strategy for AFSCME Administrative Assistants Unit

Blue Hills Regional District

The Personnel and Negotiations Sub-Committee will meet to conduct an executive strategy session. This session will be followed by negotiations with the BHAE.

• Executive Session: Strategy Session for Negotiations with BHEA
• Negotiations with BHAE

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold hearings regarding tree removal at 66 Indian Lane and development updates for Toll Brothers' Canton Reserve. The board will also discuss potential street acceptance for Yorkshire Estates and review April minutes.

• Tree removal application at 66 Indian Lane
• Gate, trail system, and signage for Canton Reserve
• Street acceptance discussion for Yorkshire Estates
• Review of April 17, 2024 minutes