Canton public meetings in 2025

Water/Sewer Rate & Policy Committee

The Water & Sewer Rate Policy Committee will meet to confirm the goals and scope of a rate study, review the project schedule, and establish communication protocols. The meeting is scheduled for Friday, December 19, 2025, at 8:00 AM in the Salah Meeting Room at Memorial Hall.

• Confirm rate study goals and objectives
• Review project schedule and milestones
• Establish data-sharing protocols and communication expectations
• Vote on minutes from November 12, 2025 meeting
• Next meeting date to be determined

Historical Commission

The Canton Historical Commission will hear a presentation on a new middle school by Justin Thibeault of ai3architects. The meeting will also include a call to order and a time for updates or unanticipated items. No decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Call to Order
• Presentation on new middle school by Justin Thibeault (ai3architects)
• Updates/Unanticipated items

School Committee

The Canton School Committee will review and vote on 2026-2027 PreK tuition rates, two policies, and the appointment of an Assistant Superintendent. The meeting also includes approval of warrants totaling over $3 million and the consent agenda.

• Rodman PreK Tuition (1st read): 2026-2027 rates for consideration
• Policy IKFE & Policy IKF (2nd read and VOTE): Approval vote required
• Recommendation of Assistant Superintendent (VOTE): Appointment decision
• Warrants: AP warrants totaling $1,111,510.45 and payroll warrants totaling $4,135,792.94
• Donation: MusicCounts! scholarship fund donation of $6,077.50

Canton Affordable Housing Trust

The Canton Affordable Housing Trust will approve the Washington Station Local Action Plan. It will also review updates on the Economic Hardship Housing Assistance Program, the FY 27 Community Preservation Committee funding request, and the Housing Production Fund. The board will consider two Local Initiative Program applications for 30 Coppersmith Way and 399 Neponset Street. The meeting will conclude with scheduling the next meeting.

• Approval of Washington Station Local Action Plan
• Review of Local Initiative Program application for 30 Coppersmith Way
• Review of Local Initiative Program application for 399 Neponset Street
• FY 27 Community Preservation Committee Funding Request Update
• Housing Production Fund Update

Canton Walk, Bike and Hike Committee

The Walk, Bike and Hike Committee is reviewing next steps for the Mary E Wentworth project and identifying targets for open space grants. The body will also discuss the Galvin Middle School project and the 2026 All-town Clean-up.

• Mary E Wentworth project CCPC Application approved for $112,000
• Identification of targets for $249,000 in available open space funding
• Planning for the 5th annual Canton All-town Clean-up on April 4, 2026
• Galvin Middle School project update

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a site plan approval for Canton Holdings, LLC to build a 13‑stall town‑owned parking lot at 96 Revere Street. It will also review a special permit/variance for PP Canton, LLC to add a drive‑through fast‑food restaurant (Muffin House) with indoor and outdoor seating at 2‑4 Washington Street. Additional items include dimensional relief requests for a garage with an in‑law addition at 7 King’s Road, an addition with a basement at 378 York Street, and a site‑plan modification for a car‑rental business at 437 Turnpike Street.

• Site plan approval for a 13‑stall town‑owned parking lot at 96 Revere Street (Canton Holdings, LLC/Town of Canton & Eversource)
• Special permit/variance to amend a 1992 decision for a drive‑through fast‑food restaurant (Muffin House) with indoor and outdoor seating at 2‑4 Washington Street (PP Canton, LLC)
• Dimensional relief to construct an 18’ × 25’ garage with a second‑floor in‑law addition at 7 King’s Road (McNeice Construction/Colin Clapton)
• Dimensional relief to add a basement to a pre‑existing accessory structure at 378 York Street (Sebastian Gonzalez)
• Modification of site plan to operate a car‑rental business with office space at 437 Turnpike Street (Leonard Nimmens/Saverz Rent A Car)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review tax exemptions, abatements, and the commitment of actual 2026 bills. The board will also discuss updates regarding 275 Dan Road, PILOT, and classifications.

• Commitment of Actual 2026 Bills
• Update on 275 Dan Road
• PILOT Updates
• Exemptions
• Abatements

School Committee

The committee will first approve the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting. Next, it will review the proposed pre‑kindergarten tuition for fiscal year 2027. Finally, it will discuss the FY27 operating budget.

• Approve minutes of November 12, 2025
• Review FY27 PreK tuition
• Review FY27 operating budget

Norfolk County Retirement Board

The Norfolk County Retirement Board will review and potentially approve the 2026 office budget and the 2025 budget variance report. It will also consider authorized payments, new members and retirees, legal invoices, and a pension forfeiture hearing. Additional items include an investment update and a request to re‑establish a member’s date at a cost of $46,849.02.

• Approval of the open and executive session minutes of November 19, 2025
• Discussion and potential vote to accept and approve the 2026 Office Budget
• Discussion and potential vote to acknowledge the 2025 Office Budget to Projected Expenses review
• Robert Bullock § 15 Pension Forfeiture Hearing
• Re‑establish membership for Robert Weiss (Millis) to 7/1/20, cost $46,849.02

School Building Committee

The Canton School Building Committee will meet on December 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM. The agenda includes votes to approve the November 19, 2025 meeting minutes and project invoices, and a possible vote to appoint a Prequalification Committee. The committee will also receive a budget update and a schedule update, and will hear public comments. The meeting will end with setting the next meeting date.

• Vote to approve November 19, 2025 SBC meeting minutes
• Vote to approve project invoices
• Possible vote to appoint Prequalification Committee
• Budget update presentation
• Schedule update presentation

Planning Board

The Canton Planning Board will consider a site plan for the Galvin Middle School at 55 Pecunit Street. It will discuss potential zoning article proposals for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting. The board will also vote on the minutes from the October 15 and December 3, 2025 meetings.

• 55 Pecunit Street – Galvin Middle School site plan review
• Discussion of potential zoning articles for the Annual Town Meeting
• Review and approval of October 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review and approval of December 3, 2025 meeting minutes

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will discuss several items, including website modifications and updates on Route 138. It will review past minutes and receive an update on a short‑term zoning request for 555 Turnpike Street, south of Randolph Street, which has been sent to the Town Clerk. The committee will also consider a MAPC grant for technical assistance on Route 138 and hear updates on the Master Plan I Action Plan and the 2025/2026 Town Planner reports. New business and scheduling of the next meeting will conclude the agenda.

• Short‑term zoning request for 555 Turnpike Street, south of Randolph Street (sent to Town Clerk)
• MAPC grant: Technical Assistance Program for Route 138 and related opportunities
• Modifications to the Town of Canton Economic Development Committee website
• Updates on Route 138
• Master Plan I Action Plan update

Blue Hills Regional District

The Blue Hills Regional Technical School DSC Policy Subcommittee will meet on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM in Room W-229. The agenda item is the proposed staffing and salary plans. The subcommittee will discuss these proposals.

• Proposed staffing plans
• Proposed salary plans

Blue Hills Regional District

The District School Committee will review staffing and salary plans and vote on several FY26 warrants. The body will also consider requests to decommission equipment from the Metal Fabrication and Cosmetology departments.

• Warrant #29 for $105,842.61
• Warrant #30 for $759,106.79
• Warrant #31 for $675,895.48
• Warrant #32 for $749,068.85
• Decommissioning of a Piranha Metal Cutting Shear and a Samsung Electric Dryer

Sustainability Committee

The Canton Sustainability Committee will discuss updates on the Energy Consultant RFP and MVP 2.0 Grant, the draft Specialized Energy Code warrant article, and draft vision statements for two energy-focused committees. The meeting includes a review of the FY 2027 budget request for sustainability projects. Additional updates cover the Canton Electricity Choice Program and a support letter for a Trillium-FM Generator AMP grant application.

• Status update on the Energy Consultant RFP and MVP 2.0 Grant
• Status of Draft Specialized Energy Code Warrant Article and Motion (Attachment 1)
• Review Draft Vision Statement & Charter for Canton Electricity Choice Committee (Attachment 2) and Committee on Energy and Climate Resilience (Attachment 3)
• FY 2027 Budget Request for sustainability initiatives (Attachment 4)
• Canton Electricity Choice Program update and support letter for Trillium-FM Generator AMP Grant Application (Attachment 5 & 6)

Other Meeting

The JFK School Council will meet to review family survey data and discuss agreed-upon action steps. The meeting is scheduled for December 15, 2025, at 4:00 PM in the JFK Conference Room.

• Review of Family Survey Data
• Discussion of agreed-upon items and action steps
• Next meeting scheduled for January 19, 2026

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on four wetland and stormwater permit applications for properties at 53 Indian Lane, 50 Linden Glen, 96 Revere Street, and 454 York Street. Each application seeks construction or landscaping activities within 100 feet of a vegetated wetland buffer. The commission will also discuss transferring the Stormwater Authority to the Canton Public Works Department.

• Public hearing – Request for Determination of Applicability, 53 Indian Lane (Parcel 101‑11, RDA #163‑25) for home addition near vegetated wetland.
• Public hearing – Wetland Notice of Intent, 50 Linden Glen (Parcel ID #109‑88, DEP 124‑13XX) for tree removal and grading to expand lawn near wetland.
• Public hearing – Wetland Notice of Intent, 96 Revere Street (Town of Canton, Parcel IDs #26‑95 & 26‑236, DEP 124‑1365) for parking lot construction within wetland buffers.
• Public hearing – Wetland Notice of Intent, 454 York Street (Parcel ID #109‑11, DEP 124‑1366) for landscaping, hardscaping, deer fencing, and minor septic repair near wetland.
• New business – Discussion on moving Stormwater Authority from Conservation Commission to Canton Public Works Department.

Playground and Recreation Commission

The Playground and Recreation Commission will review financial reports, committee updates, and programming updates for winter and special events. The body will also discuss a new partnership with On Base Performance.

• Review of financial reports and operating budget
• Discussion on mitigation funds for a recreation project
• Winter programming updates
• Special Events: Santa's Breakfast
• New partnership with On Base Performance

Housing Authority

The Canton Housing Authority will hold a special meeting on Dec 9, 2025 to hold a public hearing on its proposed Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2027. The agenda includes presentation of the five‑year capital‑improvement plan, the maintenance and repair plan, the current operating budget, and responses to the Performance Management Review findings. Attendees may submit oral or written comments, which the Authority will summarize and incorporate as appropriate. The Authority will consider input from the Local Tenants’ Organization and Resident Advisory Board before finalizing the plan.

• Public hearing on the proposed Annual Plan for FY 2027
• Presentation of the 5‑year Capital Improvement Plan
• Discussion of the Maintenance and Repair Plan
• Review of the Current Operating Budget
• Consideration of Performance Management Review findings

Housing Authority

The Canton Housing Authority will review minutes from the November 18 meeting, financial reports for October and November, and expenditures for November and December. New business includes discussion of the annual plan, the 2026 property insurance, a change order for Rubin Court federal‑Pacific panels, a contract for the Rubin Court shed, and write‑offs. Director reports will cover resident services, vacancy rates, and modernization projects.

• Annual Plan
• Property Insurance ‘26
• Rubin Court Federal Pacific Panels – Change Order
• Rubin Court Shed – Contract
• Write‑offs

Board of Library Trustees

The Canton Board of Library Trustees will hold two executive sessions to discuss strategy regarding a class action grievance filed by AFSCME Council 93 on behalf of union employees. The sessions are called under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) because open discussion could affect the public body's bargaining or litigation position. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss strategy for class action grievance filed by AFSCME Council 93 (Item 1)
• Executive session to discuss strategy for class action grievance filed by AFSCME Council 93 (Item 3)

The trustees voted unanimously to enter an executive session to discuss a class‑action grievance and a staff grievance. After the executive session, the board unanimously approved adjournment of the meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Motion to enter executive session approved unanimously (roll‑call)
• Motion to adjourn meeting approved unanimously (roll‑call)

Community Preservation Committee

The Canton Community Preservation Committee will hear public comments, approve the minutes from the December 1 meeting, review ongoing projects, and vote on the Community Preservation Act funding recommendations for fiscal year 2027. Any additional topics not anticipated by the chair will also be considered.

• Public comments from attendees
• Approval of minutes from December 1, 2025
• Review and discussion of committee projects
• Vote on CPA funding recommendations for FY27
• Unscheduled topics not anticipated 48 hours in advance

The Community Preservation Committee approved funding recommendations for eight projects, including a $315,000 allocation for the American La France fire engine restoration. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes. These are recommendations that will be presented to voters at the Annual Town Meeting in May 2026.

• Approved $200,000 Hansen Playground Resurfacing (7-1-0)
• Approved $112,000 Wentworth Recreational Facility Survey and Wetland Delineation (8-0-0)
• Approved $315,000 American La France Fire Engine Restoration (8-0-0)
• Approved $16,274 Gridley School Structural Analysis (7-0-1, Chair abstained)
• Approved $20,000 Paul Revere Heritage Site Barn ADA Door Openers (8-0-0)
• Approved $90,000 Hemenway Window Replacement – Phase IV (8-0-0)
• Approved $100,000 Affordable Housing Production Fund (8-0-0)
• Approved $10,000 Gridley Burying Ground Restoration (8-0-0)

Canton Diversity Equity and Inclusion

The Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee will discuss upcoming cultural collaborations and event planning. The body is scheduled to vote on a keynote speaker for Black History Month and conduct budget planning.

• Vote for Black History Month keynote speaker
• Budget planning
• Lunar New Year collaboration with Library
• Proposed 'Spring into Fitness' program with Library
• Eid funds discussion

School Committee

The Canton School Committee will consider several items, including a vote on the Special Education Reserve Fund article for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting. The meeting also includes review of Executive Session minutes from November 20, 2025, updates on a competency determination policy, district goals, and FY26 capital projects. Routine items such as warrants and a small donation are on the consent agenda.

• Vote on Article for 2026 Annual Town Meeting – Special Education Reserve Fund
• Review and approve Executive Session minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting
• FY26 Capital Project Status Update presented by Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations
• First reading of the Competency Determination Policy (Policy IKFE)
• Approval of AP warrants: $448,473.22 (Nov 20 2025) and $871,144.14 (Nov 26 2025)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear requests for dimensional relief, special permits, and sign modifications. The board will also discuss a proposed change of use for a commercial building.

• Dimensional relief for 9 Cross Street
• Special permit for commercial vans at 1111 Pleasant Street
• Sign modification at 30 Industrial Drive
• Change of use at 5 Lincoln Street
• Temporary banner for Christmas tree removal

Other Meeting

The Dean S. Luce School Council will meet to discuss the results of the Fall Caregiver Survey and conduct a review of the council's by-laws.

• Fall Caregiver Survey update
• By-Law review

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a site‑plan review for a proposed 13‑space parking lot with electric‑vehicle charging stations at 96 Revere Street. The project, submitted by Bernard N. Plante of Canton Holdings, LLC, includes paving, curbing, landscaping, and minor utilities. The board will also discuss and approve the calendar of meeting dates for 2026.

• Site‑plan review of a 13‑space parking lot with EV charging stations at 96 Revere Street (Applicant: Bernard N. Plante, Canton Holdings, LLC).
• Discussion and approval of the 2026 Planning Board meeting date calendar.

By-Law Modernization Committee

The Canton By‑Law Modernization Study Committee will meet on December 1, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Aldrich Meeting Room of the Canton Public Library. The agenda includes a call to order, approval of the October 27, 2025 minutes, a public comment period, a consultant project update via remote participation, and discussion of potential annual town‑meeting articles for the committee. The meeting will also set the date for the next session before adjourning.

• Approval of October 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consultant project update – remote participation
• Discussion of potential annual town‑meeting article to continue committee
• Discussion of other potential annual town‑meeting articles
• Setting the next meeting date

Other Meeting

The Galvin Middle School Council will review general updates, including family conferences, the launch of winter clubs and sports, the GMS building project, and the 5‑8 transition committee. The council will also examine UDL work and the overview of the GMS Pilot Project. Finally, they will discuss progress‑monitoring procedures for terms 2‑4.

• Family conferences update
• Winter club and sports launch
• GMS building project update
• 5‑8 transition committee update
• UDL work and GMS Pilot Project overview

Board of Health

The Canton Board of Health will vote to approve a variance for a septic system at 4 Woodcliff Road, allowing a reduction in required vertical separation. The board will also consider renewing animal licenses and updating the food inspection policy.

• Variance request for 4 Woodcliff Road septic system
• Vote to approve Marea Canning Body Art Practitioner License
• 2025 Animal License Renewal for Lori Jablonski
• Vote to update Food Inspection Policy
• Review and signature of 11/3/2025 meeting minutes

School Committee

The Canton School Committee will open the meeting, approve the November 24, 2025 minutes, and then discuss possible revisions to the IKFE competency determination and the IKF graduation requirements. These items are slated for discussion and review, with no decisions recorded in the agenda.

• Approve minutes of November 24, 2025
• Review and consider revisions to IKFE competency determination
• Review and consider revisions to IKF graduation requirements

Community Preservation Committee

The Canton Community Preservation Committee will hear public comments, review the November 17th minutes, and receive updates on several projects. Three grant applicants—Paul Revere Museum of Discovery & Innovation, the Affordable Housing Production Fund, and the Wentworth Recreation Facility Survey and Wetland Delineation—will present. The committee will then discuss project reviews and vote on CPA funding recommendations for FY27.

• Grant applicant presentation: Paul Revere Museum of Discovery & Innovation (MoDI)
• Grant applicant presentation: Automatic Door Openers (Revere & Son Heritage Trust)
• Grant applicant presentation: Affordable Housing Production Fund (Affordable Housing Trust)
• Grant applicant presentation: Wentworth Recreation Facility Survey and Wetland Delineation (Walk, Bike, & Hike Committee)
• Voting on CPA Funding Recommendations for FY27

The committee approved the November 17 minutes unanimously. It also voted to extend the Hunneman Hand Tub project and the Canton Corner Cemetery‑Phase II and Olde English Burying Ground projects to February 2026. The proposed 2026 CCPC meeting schedule was accepted by all members. No other motions were recorded as decided.

• Approved November 17 minutes (7-0-0)
• Extended Hunneman Hand Tub Project (FY22) to 2/23/26 (7-0-0)
• Extended Canton Corner Cemetery‑Phase II (FY16) and Olde English Burying Ground (FY17) projects to 2/23/26 (6-1-0)
• Accepted proposed 2026 CCPC meeting schedule (unanimous)

School Committee

The School Committee Policy Sub‑Committee will meet at 9:00 a.m. in Room 19 of the CPS Administration Building, 960 Washington Street, Canton. It will review and approve the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting. The committee will discuss and consider revisions to the IKFE competency determination and the IKF graduation requirements. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Review and approve minutes of October 6, 2025
• Discuss revisions to IKFE competency determination
• Discuss revisions to IKF graduation requirements

Canton Affordable Housing Trust

The Canton Affordable Housing Trust will discuss the Emergency Housing Assistance Program presented by Diane Tynan. It will receive an update on design services for the Gridley School adaptive reuse study and a status report on the Housing Production Fund. The board will also review Local Initiative Program applications for 30 Coppersmith Way and 399 Neponset Street. The meeting includes routine approval of prior minutes and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Approve October 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discuss Emergency Housing Assistance Program
• Update on Gridley School Adaptive Reuse design services
• Housing Production Fund update
• Review Local Initiative Program applications for 30 Coppersmith Way and 399 Neponset Street

Historical Commission

The Canton Historical Commission will resume its review of the Historical Commission section of the town's Master Plan. The meeting will also address any updates or unanticipated items that have arisen. Standard procedural business, including a call to order, will be conducted.

• Review of Historical Commission section of Master Plan – continued
• Updates/Unanticipated items

School Committee

The Canton School Committee will hold a second read and vote on the Superintendent's FY27 Capital Budget recommendations. The body will also consider a vote on the QI Financial Report and an April 2026 NYC trip for performing arts students.

• FY27 Capital Budget Recommendations (2nd Read and VOTE)
• QI Financial Report (VOTE)
• April 2026 out-of-state trip to NYC for performing arts (VOTE)
• 11/13/25 payroll warrant for $2,125,849.90
• CHS ELA donation of $300.00 for Food and Travel Writing Course

Canton Affordable Housing Trust

The Canton Affordable Housing Trust will review updates on the Gridley School adaptive reuse study and the Emergency Housing Assistance Program. The body will also receive updates on the Housing Production Fund and Local Initiative Program applications.

• Design services update for Gridley School Adaptive Reuse Study from LDA Architecture & Interiors
• Discussion of Emergency Housing Assistance Program with Diane Tynan
• Housing Production Fund update
• Local Initiative Program applications
• Review of 30 Coppersmith Way and 399 Neponset Street for next meeting

Canton Walk, Bike and Hike Committee

The Walk, Bike & Hike Committee will review several ongoing projects, including the Mary E. Wentworth recreation feasibility study and its next steps. They will evaluate the $249,000 open‑space grant that is available and consider possible uses. The meeting also includes a review of fall trail maintenance, discussion of the Galvin Middle School project, and planning for the 5th annual Canton All‑town Clean‑up scheduled for April 4, 2026.

• Mary E. Wentworth project: propose topographic, property line survey and wetland delineation
• Fall Trail Maintenance review (publicity, sign‑ups, participation)
• Open Space grant: $249,000 available, seeking target projects
• Galvin Middle School project discussion
• 5th annual Canton All‑town Clean‑up fundraising letter and April 4, 2026 clean‑up date

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings on site plan modifications and sign installations. The board will also discuss continuing applications for a residential conversion and a church restoration project.

• 30 Industrial Drive: Request to install a new free-standing sign
• 683-705 Turnpike Street: Site plan modification for expanded convenience store use
• 110 Royall Street: Request to add two special events for the year
• 5 Lincoln Street: Proposed conversion of a commercial building to multi-unit residential
• 2390 Washington Street: Site plan for historic restoration and new construction at Christ’s Ministries’ Church

Master Plan Implementation Committee

The Master Plan Implementation Committee will review the latest progress on the Master Plan Action Plan, including work by the Action Plan Working Group and Horsley Witten. Town Planner Connor Murphy will provide updates on four initiatives: a Route 138 Corridor technical assistance grant application, the Open Space Recreation Plan, the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness 2.0 grant program, and the Climate Action Plan. The committee will also accept minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting and schedule future meetings.

• Action Plan Update – progress of the Master Plan Action Plan Working Group and Horsley Witten
• Route 138 Corridor Technical Assistance Program grant application
• Open Space Recreation Plan update
• Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness 2.0 grant program update
• Climate Action Plan update

Building Renovation Committee

The Building Renovation Committee will discuss multiple school projects, including a $241,764,835 proposal for a new Galvin Middle School building. It will also review ventilator upgrades at Hansen, JFK, and other schools, and updates to library roof and interior renovations. Additional items include senior center HVAC replacement and related grant incentives.

• Galvin Middle School new building cost $241,764,835
• Hansen School ventilators request $250,000
• JFK Unit Ventilators project $270,000
• Library roof, cornice, and related repairs total $4,280,000
• Senior Center HVAC replacement $401,320 with $250,685 in incentives

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider an endorsement of approval not required for the 1941 and 1945 Washington Street ANR plan. It will also review and decide on new signage and an awning for the retail location at 504 Washington Street. Additionally, the Town Planner will lead discussions on possible zoning articles for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting and on Planning Board application fees, rules, and regulations.

• Endorsement of approval not required for the 1941 and 1945 Washington Street ANR plan (John Bok).
• Approval of new signage and awning at 504 Washington Street (Gilmar Silva, BP Signs and Painting).
• Discussion of potential zoning articles for the Annual Town Meeting.
• Discussion of Planning Board application fees, rules, and regulations.

School Building Committee

The committee will vote on project invoices and the October 29, 2025 meeting minutes. Members will discuss budget and schedule updates, as well as an overview of work planned for Summer 2026.

• Vote to approve Project Invoices
• Budget update
• Schedule update
• Summer 2026 Work Overview

Norfolk County Retirement Board

The Norfolk County Retirement Board will discuss several financial and legal matters, including an investment side letter for the ABS Emerging Markets Fund and a U.S. Core Fixed Income RFP. The board will also hear a regional medical panel request and a town’s withdrawal of an involuntary disability retirement. Possible votes include accepting recent financial statements and actuarial reports.

• Consideration for regional medical panel – Kalin Mazurek, Randolph Fire Department
• Town’s withdrawal of involuntary ordinary disability retirement – Richard Ball, Plainville Fire Department
• Discussion and potential vote on ABS Emerging Markets Fund side letter and subscription documents
• U.S. Core Fixed Income RFP presentation, discussion, and potential vote
• Possible vote to accept financial statements and supplementary information for years ended Dec 31 2024 and 2023

Playground and Recreation Commission

The Playground and Recreation Commission will receive a financial report and operating budget overview, board and committee updates, and programming updates including winter programming and Santa’s Breakfast. The agenda includes a discussion on pickleball and a brief new business segment. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Financial Reports / Operating Budget Overview
• Board & Committee Updates (CPC, CAASA)
• Programming Updates – Winter Programming and Santa’s Breakfast
• Pickleball Discussion
• New Business

Board of Assessors

The Canton Board of Assessors will meet on November 18 to discuss business updates, exemptions, and tax classification. Additional topics may be addressed if they arise unexpectedly.

• Business updates
• Exemptions
• Tax classification

Blue Hills Regional District

The Blue Hills Regional District School Committee Finance Subcommittee will meet on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:15 PM in Room W‑229. The agenda lists a single item: “Budget Goals.” The subcommittee will review and set financial objectives for the district’s technical school. No other agenda items are provided.

• Discussion of budget goals

Blue Hills Regional District

The Blue Hills Regional District School Committee is holding an ad-hoc meeting. The session is dedicated to an update regarding the hiring of a Recording Secretary / Clerk.

• Recording Secretary / Clerk hiring update

Blue Hills Regional District

The Blue Hills Regional Technical School District Committee Policy Subcommittee will meet to discuss Competency Determination (CD).

• Discussion of Competency Determination (CD)

Blue Hills Regional District

The District School Committee will vote on six FY26 warrants totaling $1,732,307.13. The body will also consider budget goals and a donation to the football program. A potential executive session is scheduled to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy.

• Vote on FY26 Warrants #23-28 totaling $1,732,307.13
• Acceptance of $1,000.00 donation to the football program from the Kraft family and New England Patriots Charitable Foundation
• Vote on budget goals
• Project Playhouse donation vote
• Vote request for Out of State Travel Club

Housing Authority

The monthly meeting originally scheduled for November 11 has been moved to November 18 due to the Veterans Day holiday. The meeting will be held virtually at 6:00 PM.

Alliance Against Substance Abuse

The Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse will meet on November 17, 2025 at the Canton Police Department conference room. Attendees will receive student updates, a student‑leader presentation, and a program‑manager report on funding and programming. The board will vote to approve the May and August meeting minutes. The agenda also includes time for member announcements and ideas.

• Student updates (5 minutes)
• Student leader presentation on initiatives (10 minutes)
• Program manager report on funding and programming (15 minutes)
• Approve minutes from May and August (3 minutes)
• Announcements/comments from members and guests (15 minutes)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will review grant applicant presentations for three projects. These include equipment restoration and structural and site preservation efforts.

• Grant presentation: American LaFrance Engine Restoration and Preservation
• Grant presentation: Gridley Burying Ground Preservation
• Grant presentation: Gridley School Structural Analysis

The committee voted 6-0-0 to accept the November 3, 2025 minutes as written. Later, a motion to adjourn was passed 5-0-0 at 8:17 pm. No other motions were decided during the meeting.

• Accepted November 3 minutes (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:17 pm (5-0-0)

Economic Development Committee

The Canton Economic Development Committee will review the minutes from the previous meeting. It will discuss short‑term zoning updates for Route 138 on Turnpike Street, south of Randolph Street to the Stoughton town line. The committee will receive master plan updates from Emilio Mauro and Connor Murphy. An SBA engagement session for the Canton business community is also on the agenda.

• Short‑term zoning update for Route 138 on Turnpike Street, south of Randolph Street to the Stoughton town line
• Master Plan updates presented by Emilio Mauro and Connor Murphy
• SBA engagement session for the Canton business community
• Review of past meeting minutes

School Committee

The Budget & Finance Sub-Committee will meet to review the FY27 Capital Budget and the Q1 Report. The committee will also discuss the GMS Budget.

• Review of FY27 Capital Budget
• Review of Q1 Report
• Discussion of GMS Budget

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Wetland Notice of Intent for a 20‑by‑48‑foot addition and deck work at 40 Messinger Street, located within 100 feet of a vegetated wetland. A separate hearing will consider adopting rules for hiring outside consultants under Chapter 131, Section 40. The commission will review a request for partial and full certificates of compliance for Yorkshire Estates subdivision roadways and related detention basins. Additional agenda items include discussion of the FY27 operations budget and a resident letter concerning MassDEP File #124-1343.

• Wetland Notice of Intent for 40 Messinger Street – 20 ft × 48 ft addition and deck replacement near vegetated wetland (Parcel ID #25-250, DEP 124-1364)
• Public hearing on adoption of rules for hiring outside consultants under Chapter 131, Section 40
• Request for partial/full certificates of compliance for Yorkshire Estates subdivision roadways (Stonewood Drive, Isabella Circle, Holly Way, Albert Street; DEP #124-1179/LDP 238-17)
• Discussion of FY27 Operations budget
• Resident letter from Scott Winter regarding MassDEP File #124-1343

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several wetland and stormwater matters. One hearing concerns a Wetland Notice of Intent for a 20‑by‑48‑ft addition and deck work at 40 Messinger Street. Another hearing will consider adopting rules for hiring outside consultants under the Wetland Protection Act and related bylaws. The commission will also review a request for compliance certificates for subdivision roadway and detention basin work at Yorkshire Estates, and discuss the FY27 operations budget.

• Public hearing on Wetland Notice of Intent for 40 Messinger Street (20‑by‑48‑ft addition and deck work)
• Public hearing on adoption of rules for hiring outside consultants under Chapter 131, Section 40 and related bylaws
• Request for partial/full certificates of compliance for Yorkshire Estates (Stonewood Drive, Isabella Circle, Holly Way, Albert Street) for four subdivision roadways and detention basins
• Discussion of FY27 Operations budget (new business)

Water/Sewer Rate & Policy Committee

The Water & Sewer Rate Policy Committee will review the consolidated rankings of rate‑study bidders and assign a forced ranking to the technical proposals. It will open the price proposals, discuss and vote on the preferred bidder, and outline next steps to award the contract. The committee will also set the date and time for its first working session with the selected vendor.

• Review consolidated committee rankings of water and sewer rate study bidders
• Determine forced ranking of technical proposal submissions
• Open price proposals of rate study bidders
• Discuss and vote to select the preferred bidder
• Determine first working session date & time for the committee and selected vendor

Canton Diversity Equity and Inclusion

The Canton Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee will review past events and plan for Black History Month. The body will vote on a keynote speaker for a proposed February 12, 2026 event.

• Vote for Black History Month keynote speaker
• Planning for February 12, 2026 event
• Transgender Day of Remembrance update
• Indigenous Peoples Day event recap

Other Meeting

The Dean S. Luce School Council will consider approval of the October meeting minutes. Members will hear the chair’s report, discuss the implementation plan for the Fall Caregiver Survey, and review the school’s by‑laws. The meeting is scheduled virtually on November 6, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

• Approve October meeting minutes
• Chair report
• Fall Caregiver Survey implementation plan
• By‑law review

School Committee

The Canton School Committee will hold an executive session to review prior minutes and discuss contract negotiations and collective bargaining strategy. In the open session, members will hear reports, a robotics team visit, a vote on a senior‑class trip to Spain, an update on a potential roof replacement for the Dean S. Luce School, a first‑read presentation of the FY27 capital budget, and a vote on the Committee’s operating protocols. The meeting will also include a consent agenda covering payroll warrants and a $4,000 donation project.

• FY27 Capital Budget Recommendations (first read) presented by Mr. Lynch and Superintendent Folan
• Vote on School Committee Operating Protocols
• Vote on out‑of‑country travel request for a Canton High School trip to Spain (April 2027)
• Discussion of MSBA Accelerated Repair Program for potential roof replacement at Dean S. Luce School
• Payroll warrants: $1,962,377.72 (Oct 30 2025), $508,400.00 (CEA longevity, Oct 30 2025), $1,248,671.72 (AP, 11/06/2025)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings on site plan modifications and special permits. The board is considering requests for residential unit additions and a change of use for a commercial building.

• 900 Washington Street: Minor site plan modification to replace a scoreboard
• 201 Revere Street: Special Permit modification for three additional one-bedroom units
• 5 Lincoln Street: Change of use from commercial to multi-unit residential
• 2390 Washington Street: Site Plan Approval for chapel restoration and new church construction

Canton Cultural Council

The Canton Cultural Council met on November 5, 2025 at the Canton Public Library. The council reviewed the draft minutes, heard the treasurer’s report, and examined grant applications. It also set the date for the next meeting.

• Review draft minutes from prior meeting
• Treasurer’s financial report
• Review grant applications
• Schedule next meeting date

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold hearings regarding two properties on Washington Street. The board will review a redevelopment proposal for a church and a request for new retail signage.

• 2390 Washington: Proposal to demolish existing church and construct a new 5,300 square foot church
• 504 Washington Street: Review of new signage and awning at a retail location

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will hear presentations from four grant applicants. The proposals cover the Hemenway Windows Phase IV housing project, Duggan Field wall repairs, Hanson Playground resurfacing, and new pickleball courts. The committee will consider these projects for possible funding under its preservation program. No other agenda items involve decisions beyond routine reports.

• Grant applicant presentation: Hemenway Windows – Phase IV (Housing Authority)
• Grant applicant presentation: Duggan Field Wall Repair (Parks & Recreation Department)
• Grant applicant presentation: Hanson Playground Resurfacing (Public Schools)
• Grant applicant presentation: Pickleball Courts (Select Board)

The committee voted to allow Alison Grossman to join and vote via Zoom, passing the motion 6‑0‑0. It also approved the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting, also passing 6‑0‑0. No other formal decisions were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved Zoom participation for Alison Grossman (6-0-0)
• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes as written (6-0-0)

Council on Aging

The Canton Council on Aging will discuss updates on capital outlay, the Canton Housing Trust, and community food resources. It will present information to the Select Board and review draft minutes, a newsletter, and statistics. The meeting includes the appointment of Kathy Vitello as interim social worker. Other agenda items cover library and garden club activities and scheduling the next meeting.

• Interim Social Worker appointment – Kathy Vitello
• Capital Outlay – Update 5-year plan
• Canton Housing Trust discussion
• Food Resources in the Community presentation
• Presentation to Select Board

Board of Health

The Canton Board of Health will review a septic variance request, a new food license, and public health nurse updates. The board will also sign off on meeting minutes and vouchers.

• Septic variance request for 227 York Street
• New food license for The Hillside Pub at 2 Royall Avenue
• Public Health Nurse update on flu clinics and health fairs
• Review and signature of September 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Future meeting scheduled for December 1, 2025

School Committee

The Budget & Finance Sub-Committee will meet to review the first quarter report and the FY27 Capital Budget. The committee will also discuss the GMS Budget.

• Review of Q1 Report
• Review of FY27 Capital Budget
• Discussion of GMS Budget

Economic Development Committee

The committee will review updates on the Canton Master Plan Action Plan and the Town Planner's reports. Members will discuss specific property developments and rezoning south of Randolph Street on Turnpike Street.

• Cube Smart at 362 Turnpike Street
• Status update for 275 Dan Road
• Rivian and ALSO at 121 and 125 Shawmut Road
• Rezoning of Turnpike Street south of Randolph Street
• MA DOT plans for Turnpike Street

Norfolk County Retirement Board

The Norfolk County Retirement Board will approve minutes, authorize payments, and consider accidental disability retirement requests for Plainville and Randolph fire personnel. The meeting includes a presentation on investment updates and a vote on a lump sum ratification.

• Approval of September and October meeting minutes
• Consideration of accidental disability retirement for Thomas Impey (Plainville Fire Dept.)
• Consideration of accidental disability retirement for Kalin Mazurek (Randolph Fire Dept.)
• Consideration of involuntary ordinary disability retirement for Richard Ball (Plainville Fire Dept.)
• Potential vote on Joseph Moore lump sum ratification

School Building Committee

The Canton School Building Committee will consider several project approvals, including minutes, a contract amendment, a change order, and invoices. It will also review the 60% CD estimate and the 60% CD MSB A submission, and vote on sending the 60% CD Report to the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Additional agenda items cover budget and schedule updates, public comment, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Vote to approve September 17, 2025 SBC meeting minutes
• Vote to approve OPM Contract Amendment #3
• Vote to approve CM Internal Change Order #1
• Vote to approve project invoices
• Vote to approve submission of the 60% CD Report to the MSBA

By-Law Modernization Committee

The Bylaw Modernization Committee will meet to approve minutes from September 29, 2025, and discuss items for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting. The meeting will include a public comment period.

• Approval of September 29, 2025 minutes
• Annual Town Meeting Bylaw items discussion
• Public comment period

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to discuss and vote on a personnel appointment. The meeting is conducted via Zoom.

• Appointment of Dianne Sommer as Part-Time Public Health Nurse

School Committee

The Canton School Committee will review 2025/26 School Improvement Plans and vote on the Middle School Pathways Exploration Policy. The body will also consider attendance for the November MASC/MASS conference and review CCPC applications.

• Vote on Middle School Pathways Exploration Policy
• Presentation of 2025/26 School Improvement Plans (SIPs)
• Payroll warrant for $1,954,903
• AP warrant for $471,370.02
• Vote on MASC/MASS School Committee Member Conference attendance

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear three dimensional‑relief requests: an addition at 11 Sherman Avenue, an inground pool at 30 Elm Street, and a detached garage with dormer at 2076 Washington Street. The Board will also consider continuations, including a modification of a 2020 special permit to add three residential units at 201 Revere Street, a historic chapel restoration and new church construction at 2390 Washington Street, an extension of a non‑conforming auto‑gallery use at 1033 Turnpike Street, and a special permit for a second dwelling at 398 York Street. Minutes and decisions from the previous meeting will be reviewed, and any unanticipated topics may be addressed.

• Dimensional relief for an addition to a non‑conforming dwelling at 11 Sherman Avenue
• Dimensional relief to install an inground swimming pool at 30 Elm Street
• Modification of a 2020 special permit to add two one‑bedroom units on the third floor and one on the lower level at 201 Revere Street
• Site plan approval for historic restoration of the chapel and new church construction at 2390 Washington Street
• Extension of a non‑conforming use and related signage for Canton Auto Gallery at 1033 Turnpike Street

Building Renovation Committee

The Building Renovation Committee will discuss multiple school projects, including ventilation upgrades and the large Galvin Middle School construction plan costing $241,764,835. It will also review library roof and cornice repairs totaling $4.28 million, and the Senior Center HVAC replacement project of $401,320 with awarded incentives. Additional items include a fire‑suppression system for the police evidence room and closing out the Canton Pool DEP file.

• Galvin Middle School new construction – $241,764,835 total cost; recommendation to award contract to Consigli Construction
• Library roof and cornice repairs – $4,280,000 total; Anser hired as OPM for $169,065; low bid $3,043,000
• Senior Center HVAC replacement – $401,320 with $250,685 in incentives
• Police fire‑suppression system for evidence room – $117,064 pending bid
• Canton Pool steps DEP file closure – potential $18,500 expense

Conservation Commission

The Canton Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on October 22, 2025, to consider a request for a minor modification to a wetland permit and to review enforcement orders for unpermitted work at multiple properties. The meeting will also address correspondence from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.

• Request for minor modification at 40 Greenlodge Street to increase garage size by 240 s.f.
• Enforcement order for unpermitted work at 21 Elm Street
• Enforcement order for unpermitted work at 0 Turnpike Street
• Enforcement order for unpermitted earth moving at 356 York Street
• Request for a Certificate of Compliance at 189 Bailey Street

Other Meeting

The Norfolk County Regional Emergency Planning Committee will meet to handle administrative updates and emergency planning. The body will discuss officer elections and grant procedures.

• Executive Committee Assignments
• Election of Officers
• New Grant Application Procedure
• Emergency Energy Presentation

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review the Director's performance and receive financial and staffing updates. The meeting includes reports on the Park Project and interior updates. A new staff member, Stephanie Young, begins on October 21, 2025.

• Director's performance evaluation
• Staffing update regarding Stephanie Young
• Park Project updates
• Interior updates
• Fundraising update by Peg Mead

The trustees unanimously approved the minutes from September 15, 2025. They also approved a motion empowering the Library Director to seek a five‑year trespass order after consulting the Canton Police Department. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes from 9/15/2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized Director to pursue five‑year trespass order after police consultation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Blue Hills Regional District

The Blue Hills Regional Technical School District Committee will meet on October 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM in Room W‑229 to review applications for the positions of Recording Secretary and Clerk. No decisions are indicated; the agenda item is for application review only.

• Recording Secretary / Clerk applications review

Blue Hills Regional District

The District School Committee will consider several agenda items, including a vote on the 2027 senior trip proposal and approval of multiple financial warrants for FY25 and FY26. Committee members will also vote to adopt the FY25 budget calendar and approve revolving accounts. An executive‑session hearing will address a grievance filed by the Blue Hills Educators Association.

• Vote on 2027 Senior Trip Proposal (vote requested)
• Treasurer’s Report: approve FY25 warrant #32 for $68,290.00 and FY26 warrants #16‑#19, including $523,526.54
• Budget Calendar approval (vote required)
• Revolving Accounts approval (vote required)
• Executive session hearing on grievance filed by the Blue Hills Educators Association

Other Meeting

The JFK School Council will welcome new member Saundra Watson, discuss enrollment trends, review the draft School Improvement Plan for 2025‑2026, and set agreed‑upon action steps. The meeting runs from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM on October 20, 2025, via video or phone.

• Welcome new member Saundra Watson
• Enrollment Increase Group discussion
• Review draft JFK School Improvement Plan 2025‑2026
• Closing: agreed‑upon items and action steps

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will meet to discuss the allocation of money for the Affordable Housing Trust Production Fund. Members will also discuss using CPA funds for outreach regarding the Open Space & Recreation Plan Update.

• Affordable Housing Trust Production Fund money allocation discussion
• CPA fund usage for Open Space & Recreation Plan Update outreach
• Treasurer election
• Financial reports review

The Community Preservation Committee voted unanimously to move $255,000 to the Affordable Housing Trust for the Production Fund. Lisa Lopez was installed as the committee treasurer. Several existing projects were extended through December 1, 2025. The committee also asked the Select Board to pay a $56,080 contract for an Open Space and Recreation Plan update.

• Approved $255,000 transfer to Affordable Housing Trust (8-0-0)
• Installed Lisa Lopez as treasurer (8-0-0)
• Extended FY16 Canton Corner Cemetery & FY17 Olde English Burying Ground projects through 12/1/25 (8-0-0)
• Extended FY22 Hunneman Hand Tub project through 12/1/25 (8-0-0)
• Extended FY23 Paul Revere Heritage Site Bathrooms project through 12/1/25 (8-0-0)
• Asked Select Board to pay $56,080 contract for Open Space and Recreation Plan Update (8-0-0)
• Allowed Kendall O’Halloran to join and vote by phone (7-0-0)
• Accepted minutes of 8/25/25 meeting (7-0-1, 1 abstention)

Canton Affordable Housing Trust

The Canton Affordable Housing Trust will approve September meeting minutes and discuss emergency housing assistance, a Washington Station lottery update, and a technical assistance grant for the Canton Housing Authority. The body will also review the Community Preservation Act FY 27 application.

• Approval of September 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion on Emergency Housing Assistance
• Washington Station Lottery Update
• Mass Housing Partnership Technical Assistance Grant
• Community Preservation Act FY 27 Final Application

Board of Assessors

The Canton Board of Assessors will meet on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM in the Assessors' office. The agenda includes discussions on exemptions such as a meeting with Hellenic and reviews of commercial property re‑valuations, Massachusetts DOR guidelines for independent solar arrays, JRC properties, and an update on 30 Dan Road. Business updates will cover ATB and assessing technology. The items are listed for discussion rather than a specific decision.

• Review of TOC commercial property re‑valuations
• Review of MA DOR guidelines on independent solar arrays
• Review of JRC properties
• Update on 30 Dan Road
• Meeting with Hellenic regarding exemptions

School Committee

The Canton School Committee is holding a workshop to review and finalize the operational protocols for the 2025/26 period.

• Review and finalization of 2025/26 School Committee Operational Protocols

Norfolk County Retirement Board

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

• Potential vote on adoption of NCRS funding schedule

Planning Board

The Canton Planning Board will hold a hearing on a continuation request to redevelop the existing Christ’s Ambassador’s Ministries church at 2390 Washington Street, proposing demolition of the current structure and construction of a new 5,300‑square‑foot church with site improvements. The board will also review new window designs for the Hemenway School building at 660 Washington Street, which includes a senior housing residence and town offices. Finally, the board will consider approval of the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Continuation request to redevelop 2390 Washington St: demolish existing church, build new 5,300 sq ft church and site improvements (presented by Pastor Solomon Babjide and Timothy Powers, PVI Site Design).
• Review of new window design for Hemenway School at 660 Washington St (Senior Housing Residence and Town Offices) presented by Dan Vareika, Vareika Construction, Inc., and architect Richard Alvord.
• Approval of September 17, 2025 meeting minutes.

Housing Authority

The Canton Housing Authority will review financial reports and expenditures for August through October. The body is scheduled to discuss the 2026 capital plan, budget guidelines, and a performance management review action plan.

• Review of Community Preservation application
• Performance Management Review (PMR) action plan
• Capital Plan '26
• Annual Plan hearing date
• Budget guidelines

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review a special permit application by Base Performance, LLC/Draper Properties, Inc. for an indoor sports facility at 28 Draper Lane. The board will also consider a dimensional relief request from Steven Terenzio to add a shed roof over an existing patio at 50 Knob Hill Circle, which was informally approved on September 25. The meeting will include review of minutes and decisions from the previous meeting. Any other topics not submitted 48 hours in advance may be addressed.

• Special permit for indoor sports facility – 28 Draper Lane (Base Performance, LLC/Draper Properties, Inc.)
• Dimensional relief to construct a shed roof over an existing patio – 50 Knob Hill Circle (Steven Terenzio, informal decision approved 9/25)
• Review of minutes from previous meeting
• Review of decisions from previous meeting

Other Meeting

The Dean S. Luce School Council will meet on October 9, 2025 at the elementary school. Council members will discuss adjusting the 2025‑2026 School Improvement Plan (SIP). They will also review the Spring 2025 MCAS assessment data. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Tune the 25‑26 SIP
• Review Spring 2025 MCAS Data

Canton Walk, Bike and Hike Committee

The Canton Walk, Bike & Hike Committee will review the Mary E Wentworth project's next steps, including a proposed topographic survey, and discuss a $249,000 open space grant. The meeting also includes updates on the Farmers' Market and plans for fall trail maintenance.

• Review Mary E Wentworth project next steps
• Discuss $249,000 open space grant
• Plan Fall Trail Maintenance for Ward Well area
• Review Ward Well stakeholder meeting and site walk
• Update on Farmers' Market

School Committee

The Canton School Committee will review MCAS and accountability data, and conduct a first reading of the Middle School Pathways Exploration Policy with a possible vote of acceptance. The meeting will also include updates on the FY27 operating budget process and timeline, as well as a progress report on FY26 capital items and initial FY27 capital budget requests. A consent agenda will be adopted covering routine items such as payroll warrants and disposal of outdated curriculum materials.

• Review of MCAS and accountability data presented by Mr. Fogel
• First read and possible vote on Middle School Pathways Exploration Policy
• FY27 operating budget process and timeline update by Mr. Lynch
• FY26 capital budget progress and initial FY27 capital budget requests
• Consent agenda payroll warrants totaling $1,882,182.24, $1,962,268.70, $19,801.18, $285,205.10, $76,730.43, $116,716.01, $1,933,588.61, $534,790.22

Canton Cultural Council

The Canton Cultural Council will convene to review prior minutes, finalize Farmers Market table coverage, and discuss the application review process. The meeting will also include a treasurer's report and scheduling for future dates.

• Review prior minutes draft
• Finalize Farmers Market table coverage
• Discuss application review process
• Treasurer's report
• Schedule next meeting dates

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on two wetland and stormwater permit requests: an amendment to the Wetland Order of Conditions for 189 Bailey Street and a minor modification for 30 Coppersmith Way. The commission will also consider two enforcement orders for unpermitted work at 1026 Turnpike Street and 872 Turnpike Street. Additionally, members will vote on the 2026 Conservation Committee meeting dates and receive a mosquito‑control correspondence from Norfolk County.

• Amendment to Wetland Order of Conditions, 189 Bailey Street (single‑family home within 30‑ft no‑build zone)
• Minor modification request, 30 Coppersmith Way (drain discharge line for bioretention ponds)
• Enforcement Order, 1026 Turnpike Street (unpermitted clearing within wetland buffer)
• Enforcement Order, 872 Turnpike Street (unpermitted work over 20,000 sf within wetland buffer)
• Vote to approve 2026 Conservation Committee meeting dates

Other Meeting

The Galvin Middle School Council will present 2024‑2025 data and discuss the draft 2025‑26 School Improvement Plan. The meeting begins with a welcome and general overview of the council’s work. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Welcome and general overview of the council’s work
• 2024‑2025 data presentation by Josh Fogel, CPS director of data and analytics
• Review of the draft 2025‑26 School Improvement Plan

School Committee

The Canton School Committee will convene to review and consider revisions to the Middle School Pathways Exploration Policy. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes from previous sessions.

• Review and approve minutes from May 7, 2025, and September 24, 2025
• Discussion and revision of Middle School Pathways Exploration Policy

Council on Aging

The Canton Council on Aging will review draft minutes, a newsletter, and recent statistics. It will receive a budget update, a five‑year capital outlay plan, and discuss the Canton Housing Trust. The board will consider appointing Kathy Vitello as interim social worker, noting a potential $19.5 grant for the municipal budget. Additional items include a Master Plan response and notices about library, garden club, and choral activities.

• Interim Social Worker appointment – Kathy Vitello, potential $19.5 grant for municipal budget
• Budget Update
• Capital Outlay – Update 5‑year plan
• Canton Housing Trust discussion
• Master Plan response

Canton Diversity Equity and Inclusion

The Canton Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee will read an Indigenous Land Statement and observe Transgender Day of Remembrance. Members will vote to approve a $1,000 payment to Thomas Green for the Indigenous Peoples Day event and finalize its plans. The meeting will also cover planning for future events and miscellaneous items.

• Read CDEI Indigenous Land Statement.docx
• Observe Transgender Day of Remembrance
• Vote to approve $1,000 for Thomas Green for Indigenous Peoples Day event
• Finalize plans for Indigenous Peoples Day event
• Discuss planning for future events

School Committee

The Budget & Finance Sub-Committee will meet to discuss the operating budget timeline for FY27. The committee will also receive an update on the capital budget.

• Review of FY27 Operating Budget Timeline
• Capital Budget Update
• Approval of September 3, 2025 minutes

By-Law Modernization Committee

The By‑Law Modernization Committee will review and consider approving the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting. It will hold a project discussion with members of the Finance Committee, Capital Planning, Town Moderators, and the Town Clerk. The agenda also includes a 15‑minute period for public comment before adjourning.

• Consider approval of August 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Project discussion with Finance Committee, Capital Planning, Town Moderators, and Town Clerk
• Public comment period (15 minutes)

Master Plan Implementation Committee

The Master Plan Implementation Committee will review and accept the Horsley Witten proposal for updating the town's Master Plan. It will also receive updates on the Climate Action Plan and recent zoning articles. The committee will consider the July 24, 2025 meeting minutes and set a date for the next meeting.

• Acceptance of Horsley Witten proposal for Master Plan update
• Climate Action Plan update presentation
• Town Planner updates on 2025 ATM and 2025 STM zoning articles
• Review and acceptance of July 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Scheduling of the next MPIC meeting (date TBD)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Canton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold scheduled hearings on a non‑conforming use extension for Canton Auto Gallery at 1033 Turnpike Street and a dimensional relief for a two‑story addition at 17 Curtis Road. An informal hearing will address a proposed battery energy storage system capacity change for TRC Companies at 340 Pine Street. Continuations include a site‑plan approval for historic restoration and new construction at Christ’s Ministries Church, 2390 Washington Street, and a special permit for a second dwelling unit at 398 York Street.

• Extension of non‑conforming use and signage for Canton Auto Gallery, 1033 Turnpike St.
• Dimensional relief for two‑story addition to existing dwelling at 17 Curtis Rd.
• Modification of decision on battery energy storage system capacity for TRC Companies, 340 Pine St.
• Continuation for site‑plan approval of historic church restoration and new construction at 2390 Washington St.
• Special permit and variance for a second dwelling unit at 398 York St.

School Committee

The Canton School Committee Policy Sub‑Committee will meet at 12:00 PM in Room 19 of the CPS Administration Building. The committee will review and approve the May 7, 2025 minutes and then discuss possible revisions to the IKFE competency determination and IKF graduation requirements, as well as consider items from the August MASC policy newsletter. These items are slated for discussion, not a final vote.

• Consider revisions to the IKFE competency determination policy
• Consider revisions to the IKF graduation requirements policy
• Review the August MASC policy newsletter for additional considerations

Building Renovation Committee

The Building Renovation Committee will review multiple school renovation projects, including ventilator purchases for Hansen and JFK schools and a major feasibility study for a new Grand Middle School (GMS). Committee members will consider a recommendation to submit a $241,764,835 cost estimate for the new GMS building to the Massachusetts School Building Assistance program. The agenda also includes updates on Library roof repairs, interior renovation funding, and routine financial and minutes approvals.

• GMS Feasibility Study and recommendation for a new GMS school costing $241,764,835
• Hansen School ventilators request of $250,000 with design and bid planned for spring 2024
• JFK Unit Ventilators contracts totaling $250,000 and $270,000 pending design and bid after Hansen project
• Library roof repair project authorized up to $70,000 for cornice work, total estimate $4,280,000
• Library interior renovation contract for $2,618,000 approved

Economic Development Committee

The Canton Economic Development Committee will review past minutes and receive updates on the job fair, CubeSmart at 362 Turnpike Street, and the status of 275 Dan Road. It will discuss the 43D status for 30 Dan Road, the Canton Master Plan updates, and the redevelopment of 1860 Washington Street, including costs. The agenda also includes an MBTA Communities update for 399 & 403 Neponset Street, a rezoning proposal for Turnpike Street south of Randolph Street with MA DOT plans, and a CABI Road Race event at 100 Royall Street. Any new business will be addressed at the end of the meeting.

• Rezoning of Turnpike Street south of Randolph Street and MA DOT plans
• CubeSmart update – 362 Turnpike Street
• Status update for 275 Dan Road
• 1860 Washington Street redevelopment – overview and costs
• MBTA Communities update – 399 & 403 Neponset Street

Norfolk County Retirement Board

The Norfolk County Retirement Board will review financial items, including a potential vote on the NCRS funding schedule and an investment policy statement. It will also hear updates on legal matters, retiree benefits, and investment presentations. Several executive‑session items and new business appointments are also on the agenda.

• Discussion and potential vote on NCRS Funding Schedule
• Discussion and potential vote on proposed Investment Policy Statement (Wainwright)
• Emerging Market RFP finalists presentations and potential vote (Wellington, ABS, Acadian, MFS, PRIM)
• Executive session: consideration for accidental disability retirement for James Parah, Foxboro Police Department
• Appointment of Election Officer

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings regarding wetland and stormwater permits, including water pipe replacements and railroad vegetation management. The body will also vote on the Canton Engineering Department stormwater review fees. Other agenda items include an enforcement order for illegal wetland filling and requests for certificates of compliance for residential projects.

• Vote to approve Canton Engineering Department stormwater review fees
• Water pipe replacement project on Sherman Street, Sanford Rd, Dewitt Ave, Fuller St., Mountain Ave, Hillside St., Sunnyside Ave and Riverview Rd
• Vegetation management for Keolis Commuter Services/MBTA Right-of-Way (2026-2030)
• Enforcement order for illegal wetland filling at 0 Walpole Street (Knollwood Memorial & Arboretum)
• Certificates of compliance for 1 Everendon Road, 3 Everendon Road, and 14 Reservoir Circle

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee will review its current roles, responsibilities, and recent accomplishments. It will provide an overview of the town's Climate Action Plan implementation and how the committee aligns with it. The group will discuss ways to increase public engagement, identify funding opportunities, support town departments, and consider committee structures for carrying out action items.

• Review of committee roles, responsibilities, accomplishments, and challenges
• Summary of the Climate Action Plan implementation and committee alignment
• Discussion of public engagement and funding opportunities for action items
• Discussion of support for town (school and non‑school) departments to implement action items
• Exploration of committee structures/configurations for implementing action items

Canton Walk, Bike and Hike Committee

The Canton Walk, Bike and Hike Committee will discuss next steps for the Mary E Wentworth project, including CCPC applications and funding sources. The body will also review updates regarding the Eliot Hollow Passive Recreation Area trail extension.

• Mary E Wentworth project CCPC applications and budget pricing from Horsely Whitten and Stantec
• Eliot Hollow Passive Recreation Area trail extension update
• Ward Well stakeholder meeting review
• Farmers' Market staffing for 9/21
• Discussion regarding an open committee seat

School Committee

The Canton School Committee will hear a superintendent report and consider several items, including a vote to accept the Eddie Clifford Scholarship and the approval of an AP warrant for $919,756.22. The committee will also approve out‑of‑state travel for a GMS trip to Montreal and authorize disposal of surplus technology equipment. New administrators will be introduced and AP results presented.

• Vote to accept the Eddie Clifford Scholarship
• Approval of AP warrant for $919,756.22
• Out‑of‑state travel approval for GMS trip to Montreal, Quebec (April 19‑21, 2026)
• Disposal of surplus property: outdated student readers and aged technology equipment
• Introduction of new 6‑12 Director of Counseling (Abby Barias) and Interim Director of Student Service (Heidi Black)

Canton Affordable Housing Trust

The Canton Affordable Housing Trust will consider several agenda items at its September 17 meeting. It will approve the minutes from the August 21 meeting, review criteria and a request for proposals for the Housing Production Fund, and discuss the development potential of Rubin Court. The board will also receive a report on its meeting with the Draper Family Trust and set the date for the next meeting.

• Approve August 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review Housing Production Fund criteria and request for proposals
• Discuss Rubin Court development potential
• Report on meeting with Draper Family Trust
• Schedule next meeting

Other Meeting

The Canton Affordable Housing Trust will review the August 21, 2025 meeting minutes. It will consider criteria for the Housing Production Fund and a request for proposals. The board will examine the development potential of Rubin Court. A report on a meeting with the Draper Family Trust will also be presented.

• Approval of August 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Housing Production Fund criteria and request for proposals
• Rubin Court development potential
• Report of meeting with Draper Family Trust

Planning Board

The Canton Planning Board will hold two public hearings on development proposals at 2390 Washington Street and 854 Washington Street. The first proposal, by Christ’s Ambassador’s Ministries, seeks demolition of an existing church and construction of a new 5,300‑square‑foot church with site improvements. The second proposal, from owner Owen Kiernan, requests a site‑plan review for a six‑unit addition to an existing building, including parking, lighting, loading facilities, snow‑storage areas and open space. The board will also review and approve the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting.

• 2390 Washington St – Christ’s Ambassador’s Ministries proposes demolition of existing church and construction of a new 5,300 sq ft church with site improvements.
• 854 Washington St – Owner Owen Kiernan proposes a six‑unit addition with parking, lighting, loading facilities, snow‑storage and open space.
• Review and approval of August 20, 2025 Planning Board minutes.
• Discussion of any topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hours in advance.

School Building Committee

The committee will meet to vote on project invoices and the August 27, 2025, meeting minutes. The session includes updates on the project budget, schedule, and construction progress.

• Vote to approve August 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Vote to approve project invoices
• Budget update
• Schedule update
• Construction update

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will discuss several items related to property assessment and local development. Topics include a certificate of title, ATB cases, a PILOT agreement for the Hellenic project, various exemptions, and the 390 Turnpike issue. The meeting may also cover business updates and any new items from the Town Council.

• Certificate of Title
• ATB Cases
• PILOT for Hellenic
• Exemptions
• 390 Turnpike

Blue Hills Regional District

The Blue Hills Regional Technical School District Committee will hold an ad‑hoc meeting on September 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM in Room W‑229. The agenda is limited to a discussion of the recording secretary and clerk functions.

• Discussion of recording secretary and clerk responsibilities

Blue Hills Regional District

The Blue Hills Regional Technical School Policy Subcommittee will meet on September 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM in Room W‑229. The agenda item is a review of the school's admissions policy. The committee will discuss possible changes but no decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Review of admissions policy

Housing Authority

The Canton Housing Authority will hold a virtual meeting to review its August and September expenditures, financial reports, and minutes from the August 12 meeting. Members will discuss pending items including a possible grant for the Affordable Housing Trust at Rubin Court, a performance management review, vacancy assistance, and other updates. The agenda also includes reports on resident services, vacancy status, modernization projects, and the Affordable Housing Trust.

• Affordable Housing Trust – Rubin Court possible grant
• Performance Management Review (PMR)
• Vacancy Assistance
• Resident Service Coordinator update
• Modernization Projects update

Housing Authority

The Canton Housing Authority will review minutes from August 12, 2025, and financial reports for July and August. It will consider pending items including a possible grant for the Affordable Housing Trust at Rubin Court. New business includes a performance management review, vacancy assistance, a 30‑year recognition for John McCourt, and write‑offs. Director and other reports will provide updates on resident services, vacancies, and modernization projects.

• Affordable Housing Trust – Rubin Court possible grant
• Performance Management Review (PMR)
• Vacancy Assistance
• John McCourt – 30 years recognition
• Writeoffs

Board of Library Trustees

The Canton Library Trustees will approve the minutes from the August 1‑September 25 period. They will hear the Director’s Report, a Friends of the Library update from Bill Quinn, a financial report, and subcommittee updates on interior work, the park project, and fundraising. The meeting also includes an open comment period and an update on central maintenance.

• Approve minutes from 8/1–9/25
• Director’s Report
• Friends of the Library update by Bill Quinn
• Financial Report
• Subcommittee Reports: interior updates, park project updates, fundraising update

The Board of Library Trustees approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were taken, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear a request to modify a special permit for an in-law apartment addition at 50 Knob Hill Circle. The board will also review a request to add two one-bedroom units to a property at 201 Revere Street.

• Modification of Special Permit at 201 Revere Street to add two one-bedroom units
• Minor Modification of Special Permit at 50 Knob Hill Circle for in-law apartment
• Review of previous meeting decisions and minutes
• Discussion of topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will consider requests for minor site plan modifications and a project extension. The body will also review a request for a partial or full certificate of compliance for a subdivision project.

• Minor modification request for site plan at 55 Pecunit Street (Galvin Middle School)
• Minor modification request for site plan at 4 Seneca Road
• Extension request for single-family dwelling construction at 189 Bailey Street
• Partial/full certificate of compliance request for 5-lot subdivision at 5 Bullens Way

Board of Health

The Canton Board of Health will decide on updated tobacco regulations and proposed kratom rules. They will also review tobacco license applications, a variance request for a pop-up tattoo event, and discuss trash collection disruptions. Public comment periods are scheduled for kratom and kids camp topics.

• Vote on updated tobacco regulation
• Vote on proposed kratom regulation
• Consideration of variance request for pop-up tattoo event at Copper City Espresso
• Review of tobacco license applications for Vishal Patel (New World) and Dharmendra Sethi (Canton Convenience LLC)
• Discussion of Republic Services trash collection disruption mitigation efforts

The Board approved two new tobacco licenses, one for New World (Vishal Patel) and one for Canton Convenience (Dharmendra Sethi). It granted a temporary one‑day tattoo permit for a pop‑up event at Copper City Espresso. The Board updated tobacco regulation fines and added vaping provisions, and voted 2‑0 to prohibit the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of kratom in the town. Bills, vouchers, and the August 4 minutes were also approved.

• Approved tobacco license for New World (Vishal Patel) – 2‑0
• Approved tobacco license for Canton Convenience (Dharmendra Sethi) – 2‑0
• Approved temporary variance for pop‑up tattoo event at Copper City Espresso – 2‑0
• Approved adjustments to tobacco fines and addition of vaping provisions – 2‑0
• Prohibited manufacturing, sale, and distribution of kratom in Canton – 2‑0
• Approved bills and vouchers as presented – 2‑0
• Approved August 4, 2025 Board of Health minutes – 2‑0

Canton Diversity Equity and Inclusion

The Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee will meet to review a budget update and discuss grant applications. The body will also recap the Canton Farmer's Market table and plan for the upcoming year.

• Budget update
• Grant application discussion
• Massachusetts Cultural Council
• CHS Visual Arts Logo Design
• Canton Farmer's Market table recap

Other Meeting

The Dean S. Luce Elementary School Council will meet to discuss the School Improvement Plan (SIP) and generate ideas for future initiatives. The meeting is procedural with no formal decisions scheduled.

School Committee

The Canton School Committee will hold an open session to discuss district updates, receive an assessment report, and vote on several items including the interim director of student services appointment, Q4 financial report with donations, and federal grant acceptances. The meeting will also include a public comment period and a consent agenda for routine business.

• Interim Director of Student Services appointment (vote)
• Q4 Financial Report & Donations (vote, including $1,595,921.85 AP warrant for 08/07/2025)
• Federal Grant Acceptances (vote, including IDEA applications)
• Consent Agenda with multiple warrants totaling over $8.1M in recent payments

School Committee

The Canton School Committee’s Budget & Finance Sub-Committee will convene to discuss and approve prior meeting minutes and review the fourth-quarter financial report for the 2025 fiscal year.

• Approve minutes of June 5, 2025 & August 13, 2025
• Review Q4 Financial Report

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings regarding a change of use for a commercial property and a temporary permit for event signage. The board will also review minutes and decisions from the previous meeting.

• 5 Lincoln Street: Request to convert commercial building to multi-unit residential
• 2-4 Rolling Mill Way: Temporary Special Permit for Paul Revere Heritage Site yard signs

School Building Committee

The Canton School Building Committee meets to approve minutes from its July 23, 2025 meeting and invoices from contractors LeftField, Ai3, and Consigli. The group will also receive updates on the design schedule and construction progress.

• Vote to approve July 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Vote to approve LeftField, Ai3, and Consigli invoices
• Design schedule update
• Construction update

Capital Planning Committee

The Capital Planning Committee will meet to discuss and vote on capital planning positions. The committee will also review and suggest changes to Capital request forms A and B.

• Vote on Capital Planning positions
• Review and suggested changes to Capital request forms A&B

Norfolk County Retirement Board

The Norfolk County Retirement Board will meet to discuss and potentially vote on several key items, including the selection of legal services through an RFP process, approval of minutes, and consideration of accidental disability retirements for multiple public safety employees. The board will also review financial packages, actuarial reports, and hear updates on a lease and pension forfeiture hearing.

• Legal Services RFP presentations and potential vote (Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP; Sacco and Collins, P.C.; Pivotal Legal Services, LLC; Law Office of Timothy J. Smyth, LLP)
• Consideration for accidental disability retirement for Robert LeGrice (Randolph Fire Department), Valesay Collins (Foxboro Police Department), Nathan Fletcher (Norfolk Police Department), Gregg Skelton (Canton Recreation Department), and Kalin Mazurek (Randolph Fire Department)
• Discussion and potential vote on GASB 67 and 68 reports and January 1, 2025 actuarial valuation
• Update on 480 Neponset St. Lease
• Robert Bullock § 15 Pension Forfeiture Hearing

Alliance Against Substance Abuse

The Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse will meet to review program manager updates and coordinate a Celebration of Life event. The body will also discuss youth involvement and current drug trends, including Kratom.

• Review of program initiatives including camp, blast off, and Narcan Testimony
• Discussion of drug trends regarding Kratom
• Approval of May 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Coordination of Celebration of Life assignments

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will meet to provide final approval for the 2025 Community Preservation Plan. The body will also review financial reports and assign liaisons for FY27 pre-application reviews.

• Final approval of the 2025 Community Preservation Plan
• Renewal of Committee Representative to AHT
• FY27 Pre-Application Review and Liaison Assignments
• Financial reports review

The committee voted 6‑0‑0 to adopt the full 2025 Community Preservation Plan as submitted by the Administrator. It also approved the June 2, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0‑0) and appointed Melissa Mayer as the committee’s representative to the Affordable Housing Trust (6‑0‑0). The scheduled November 24, 2025 meeting was removed from the calendar, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:51 pm (6‑0‑0).

• Adopt 2025 Community Preservation Plan (6-0-0)
• Approve June 2, 2025 minutes (6-0-0)
• Appoint Melissa Mayer to Affordable Housing Trust (6-0-0)
• Remove November 24, 2025 meeting date (agreement)
• Adjourn meeting at 8:51 pm (6-0-0)

Canton Affordable Housing Trust

The Canton Affordable Housing Trust will approve the July 17, 2025 minutes and discuss the Housing Production Fund criteria and Request for Proposals. The body will also review a Request for Services for a Gridley School Feasibility Study and examine the Rubin Court Development Potential.

• Approval of July 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Housing Production Fund Criteria and Request for Proposals
• Gridley School Feasibility Study Request for Services
• Rubin Court Development Potential

School Committee

The Canton School Committee will hold a workshop and open session to align district goals with the 2023-2028 strategic plan. Multiple items, including handbooks, pay rates, and a School Resource Officer agreement, are scheduled for votes. Public comment is permitted but limited to five minutes total.

• Vote on 2025-26 District and Superintendent Goals
• Vote on School Handbooks and District Appendix (2nd read)
• Vote on Non-Aligned Pay Rate Updates
• Vote on School Resource Officer (SRO) MOU
• Approvals of three AP warrants totaling $2,415,814.85

By-Law Modernization Committee

The Bylaw Modernization Study Committee will discuss the General Code project, including future meeting schedules and liaison assignments. The body will also approve the minutes from the previous meeting and set a date for the next gathering.

• Approval of July 21, 2025 minutes
• General Code project review update
• Future participation meeting schedules
• Liaison assignments
• Next meeting date

Planning Board

The Canton Planning Board will hold public hearings on a proposed church redevelopment at 2390 Washington Street and consider appointing a representative to the Open Space and Recreation Plan Working Group. The meeting will also address any late items not reasonably anticipated 48 hours prior.

• 2390 Washington Street: Redevelopment of existing church, demolition of current structure, and construction of 5,300 sq ft new church with site improvements
• Appointment of Planning Board representative to Open Space and Recreation Plan Working Group

Other Meeting

The Blue Hills Regional District School Committee is holding an ad-hoc meeting. The session is scheduled to discuss the Recording Secretary / Clerk.

• Discussion regarding Recording Secretary / Clerk

Other Meeting

The Blue Hills Regional Technical School District School Committee meets to receive reports on facilities, admissions policy, staffing, and budgets. Members will vote on end-of-year budget transfers, travel reimbursements, and FY25–FY26 warrants totaling over $3.4 million. The committee will also discuss an admissions policy update and hear principal and superintendent reports.

• Vote on FY25 warrants totaling $764,438.55
• Vote on FY26 warrants totaling $2,651,443.81
• Vote on June 17 and July 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Admissions policy update discussion with vote planned for October
• Out-of-state field trip request for Girls Volleyball

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review project timelines and milestones from Accenture regarding the November 10, 2025, Special Town Meeting. The board will also receive updates on library staffing, interior updates, and the Park Project.

• Project updates and timelines from Jenn Weiss-Donovan of Accenture
• Staffing updates for AD and Outreach positions
• Interior Updates subcommittee report
• Park Project Updates subcommittee report
• Fundraising update by Peg Mead

The Board of Library Trustees approved the minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. Afterward, the board unanimously moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 pm. No other motions were adopted.

• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:34 pm (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Canton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold scheduled hearings on two development projects: a garage construction request at 2346-2348 Washington Street and a restaurant conversion at 95-602 Washington Street (Suite 40). An informal hearing will address a minor modification for a previously approved project at 20 Audubon Way.

• Garage construction at 2346-2348 Washington Street (dimensional relief)
• Restaurant conversion at 95-602 Washington Street, Suite 40 (Special Permit)
• Minor modification to conditions at 20 Audubon Way (Washington Station LLC)

School Committee

The Canton Conservation Commission will open with a public meeting and minutes approval, then hold multiple wetland and stormwater permit hearings for projects at 199 Indian Lane, 0 Turnpike Street, 100 John Road, 356 York Street, and 50 Linden Glen. It will also consider a request for a certificate of compliance for a subdivision at 1177-R Pleasant Street.

• Wetland permit hearing: 199 Indian Lane drainage improvements
• Enforcement orders reissued: 0 Turnpike Street (Bulldog Storage LLC) and 100 John Road (Bottling Group LLC)
• Enforcement order: 356 York Street (Brian O'Toole 2021 Revocable Trust)
• Violation: 50 Linden Glen (Darren and Marlyce O’Brien) for unpermitted earth moving
• Certificate of compliance request: 1177-R Pleasant Street (5 Union Lane) for three-lot subdivision

Conservation Commission

The Canton Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on wetland and stormwater permits for drainage improvements on Indian Lane and enforcement orders for unpermitted work at three properties. It will also review a request for a certificate of compliance for a three-lot subdivision at 1177-R Pleasant Street. The meeting includes discussions on the Open Space and Recreation Plan update and pond management.

• Wetland permit hearing for drainage improvements at 199 Indian Lane
• Enforcement orders for unpermitted work at 0 Turnpike Street, 100 John Road, and 356 York Street
• Violation case for unpermitted earth moving and tree removal at 50 Linden Glen
• Request for partial certificate of compliance for 1177-R Pleasant Street subdivision
• Pond management and budget discussion

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review property valuations and a MADOR audit. The body will discuss specific projects and acquisitions, including those involving Rivian and Judge Rotenberg. The meeting also covers tax and abatement matters.

• Hellenic PILOT and 40 Dan Solar Pilot discussions
• BOA Policy on Solar Arrays
• 927 Turnpike Titanium Group Project
• Judge Rotenberg acquisitions on Pequot Way and Andrea Drive
• 125 Shawmut Road Rivian update

Housing Authority

The Canton Housing Authority will hold its monthly virtual meeting on August 12, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes approval of minutes, financial reports for May through August, a review of pending items, and updates on modernization projects and resident services. No substantive decisions are listed; the meeting appears procedural.

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee will review past minutes and discuss upcoming public events, including a request to the Select Board for a second textile recycling bin.

• Review and approval of June 3, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of past minutes submitted to Town for posting
• Request to Select Board for a 2nd Bay State Textile recycling bin
• Regional Yard Sale at Paul Revere Heritage Site on 9/14/25
• Recycling info session at Canton Public Library on 9/25/25

School Committee

The Canton School Committee will vote on the 2025-2028 Unit A & E contract and conduct a first read of school handbooks and the district appendix. The meeting includes introductions of new administrators and updates on capital projects.

• Vote on CEA 2025-2028 Unit A & E contract
• First read and possible vote on School Handbooks & District Appendix
• Accounts payable warrant for $197,922.45
• Payroll warrants for $1,573,758.67 and $1,753,154.81
• Disposal of surplus outdated books and manuals

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss mitigation efforts regarding Republic Services trash collection disruptions following a denied injunction in Essex superior court. The board will also review a new retail food license and discuss kratom regulations.

• Retail food license for New World at 504 Washington St.
• Review of Town of Dracut regulation regarding kratom
• Tobacco compliance checks MOU with MHOA
• Public Health Nurse updates on flu, back to school, and Tdap clinics

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider recommendations for zoning text amendments to the Floodplain Overlay District to comply with federal regulations. The board will also continue hearings on two design review applications in Canton Center.

• Proposed amendments to Zoning By-law Section 9.1 Floodplain Overlay District (FPOD)
• Design review for enclosure of outdoor seating at 538 Washington Street (TAKARA Japanese Restaurant)
• Design review for a new sign at 510 Washington Street (Allure Dental and Aesthetics)
• Discussion regarding Canton Center Design Review with Town Planner Connor Murphy

Norfolk County Retirement Board

The Norfolk County Retirement Board will meet to discuss a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for eligible retirees effective July 1, 2025. The board will also review investment finalists for an Emerging Markets RFP and discuss the status of a lease for 480 Neponset St.

• Potential vote on COLA for eligible retirees effective July 1, 2025
• Selection of finalists for Emerging Markets RFP
• Discussion and potential vote on 480 Neponset St. lease status
• Discussion and potential vote regarding IT service provider
• Disability retirement considerations for employees from Plainville Fire, Canton School, and Foxboro Police departments

Master Plan Implementation Committee

The Master Plan Implementation Committee will discuss updating the Master Plan Action Plan and Strategic Framework. The committee will also review a proposed zoning by-law amendment regarding the Floodplain Overlay District for an upcoming Special Town Meeting.

• Discussion of Request for Proposals and a Working Group for the Master Plan Action Plan update
• Review of August 4, 2025 Special Town Meeting Article 2: Amend Zoning By-law Section 9.1 Floodplain Overlay District

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings on site plan approvals, special permits, and modifications to previous decisions. The board is reviewing requests for residential dwellings, lodging modifications, and public site improvements.

• Site Plan Approval for historic restoration and new church construction at 2390 Washington Street
• Special Permit and Variance for a second dwelling unit at 398 York Street
• Modification for extended stay lodging at 925-927 Turnpike Street
• Modification of site plan for library park at 786 Washington Street to include a pergola, outdoor seating, and a sign
• Temporary Special Permit for yard signs at 2-4 Rolling Mill Way

School Building Committee

The committee will meet to vote on project invoices and the June 25, 2025 meeting minutes. Members will also receive updates regarding the project budget, schedule, and construction progress.

• Vote to approve Project Invoices
• Vote to approve June 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Budget update
• Schedule update
• Construction update

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings regarding wetland and stormwater permits. The body will also review a request for a certificate of compliance for a project at 21 University Avenue.

• Wetland Notice of Intent for landscaping and pool area improvements at 4 Seneca Road
• Amendment to Order of Conditions for 100 Energy Drive
• Request for full certificate of compliance for monitoring well installation at 21 University Avenue

By-Law Modernization Committee

The Bylaw Modernization Study Committee is meeting to conduct a review of the General Code project. The session includes a period for public comment.

• General Code project review

Canton Affordable Housing Trust

The Canton Affordable Housing Trust will meet to discuss candidate project profiles for the Housing Production Fund and the development potential of Rubin Court. The body will also receive updates on the Washington Station Lottery and the Gridley School feasibility request.

• Washington Station Lottery update
• Housing Production Fund candidate project profiles
• Gridley School Feasibility Request for Services update
• Rubin Court development potential
• MASS Unlocking Housing Production Commission Report discussion

Planning Board

The Canton Planning Board will meet to consider design review applications for two businesses in Canton Center. The board will also review and approve the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting.

• 538 Washington Street (TAKARA Japanese Restaurant): Application to enclose outdoor seating area
• 510 Washington Street (Allure Dental and Aesthetics): Application for a new sign
• Review and approval of June 18, 2025 meeting minutes

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to receive reports from the Library Director and the Friends of the Library. The meeting includes updates on the interior and park projects.

• Interior Updates subcommittee report
• Park Project Updates subcommittee report
• Friends of the Library update by Bill Quinn

The trustees approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting after a motion by Emily Prigot and a second by Betty Chelmow, with a unanimous vote. No other actions requiring a vote were taken. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion from Chris Untersee, seconded by Nancy Connery.

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review property-related updates and hardship cases. The body will discuss town-wide revaluation updates and a PILOT agreement for Hellenic.

• Town wide revaluations updates
• Final review of PILOT for Hellenic
• Update on 40 Dan Road
• Update on 275 Dan Road
• Discussion on Solar Car Ports

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to discuss budget updates and a working group regarding potential expansion. The body will also review statistics and the July/August newsletter.

• Budget update
• Working group on potential expansion
• Pickleball update from Pete Marshalka
• Review of July/August newsletter

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review special permit requests for a new adult day care and sign replacements. The board will also discuss modifications to site plans for 100 Energy Drive and the Canton Public Library park.

• Special Permit for adult day care at 550 Turnpike Street
• Dimensional relief for a detached garage at 13 Pleasant Circle
• Sign replacement requests for 40 Hudson Road and 50 North Street
• Site plan modification for library park at 786 Washington Street to add outdoor seating, a pergola, and a sign
• Modification of original decision for 100 Energy Drive

Canton Walk, Bike and Hike Committee

The committee will review updates from the Town Planner and discuss next steps for the Mary E Wentworth project. Members will also coordinate staffing for the September 21 Farmers' Market and a stakeholder meeting for Ward Well.

• Ward Well stakeholder meeting scheduled for 7/23
• Mary E Wentworth project next steps discussion
• Eliot Hollow Passive Recreation Area trail extension update
• Farmers' Market staffing for 9/21

School Committee

The Canton School Committee will vote on a recommendation for the Assistant Superintendent position and the appointment of a voting member for The Education Cooperative. The meeting includes a workshop to set 2025/26 school year goals and an update on the GMS building project.

• Vote on recommendation for Assistant Superintendent Position
• Vote to appoint Superintendent Folan as The Education Cooperative (TEC) voting member
• Payroll and AP warrants totaling $6,144,725.42
• Donations of $5,000 for MusicCounts and $5,000 for DECA
• Disposal of outdated science textbooks

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review and vote on FY25 Reserve Fund Transfer requests and articles for a Special Town Meeting scheduled for August 4, 2025. The committee will also handle the appointment of its Chair and Vice Chair.

• Reorganization of the Finance Committee (Chair/Vice Chair appointments)
• Vote on FY25 Reserve Fund Transfer Requests
• Vote on Special Town Meeting Articles for August 4, 2025
• Vote on May 12, 2025 meeting minutes

Blue Hills Regional District

The Blue Hills Regional District School Committee will meet to review reports from the Superintendent-Director, Business Manager, and Principal. The committee is scheduled to vote on end-of-the-year budget transfers and a specific expenditure for library shelving and a circulation desk.

• Library Shelving and Circulation Desk: $82,169.00
• End-of-the-Year Budget Transfers (vote required)
• Superintendent-Director’s Contract, Sick Leave Buy Back (vote required)
• Warrant # 24 (vote required)
• Discussion regarding Recording Secretary, Clerk

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider a new food service license for Chipotle and a septic variance for 23 Wayside Lane. Members will also discuss implementing a risk-based food inspection model and charging fees for re-inspections following violations.

• Food Service A license for Chipotle at 4 Washington Street
• Septic variance for 23 Wayside Lane regarding soil sample use
• Proposed fee for food establishment re-inspections due to violations
• Proposed transition to a risk-based model for food inspections
• Update on licensing for 16 camps in Canton

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings on several sign installations and site modifications. The board will also consider temporary special permits for a food truck festival and community awareness signage.

• New free-standing sign at 102-104 Revere Street
• New free-standing sign at 80 Shawmut Road
• Library park site plan modification at 786 Washington Street for outdoor seating, a pergola, and a sign
• Temporary permit for a food truck festival at 490 Turnpike Street on August 9, 2025
• Temporary permit for a patio tent at 497 Washington Street from May to September

School Building Committee

The committee will meet to vote on project invoices and the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes. The session includes updates on the budget, schedule, and construction for the Canton High School project at 900 Washington Street.

• Vote to approve project invoices for Canton High School
• Budget update for 900 Washington Street project
• Construction and schedule updates for Canton High School

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings for wetland and stormwater permits and address three property violations. The body will also discuss a 2008 license agreement and FY27 Community Preservation Act requests.

• Request for Determination of Applicability for electric supply upgrades at 200 Dan Road
• Violation for unpermitted work at 356 York Street, 0 Walpole Street, and 0 Turnpike Street
• Request for full certificate of compliance for manufacturing and office expansion at 30 Dan Road
• Vote to accept donation of Upper and Lower Forge Pond from Canton Holdings
• Discussion on 2008 License Agreement with Irish Cultural Center for Ward Well Conservation Area

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings for wetland and stormwater permits. The body will also address three separate property violations regarding unpermitted work in protected areas.

• Public hearing for electric supply upgrades at 200 Dan Road
• Amendment request for 100 Energy Drive
• Wetland violations at 356 York Street, 0 Walpole Street, and 0 Turnpike Street
• Certificate of Compliance request for manufacturing building at 30 Dan Road
• Discussion on FY27 Community Preservation Act pre-applications

Economic Development Committee

The committee will discuss updates on several business developments and the MBTA Communities Law. The meeting includes a review of a 50-unit residential project and rezoning plans for Turnpike Street.

• Update on Cube Smart at 362 Turnpike Street
• 50-unit, five-story residential development at 399 & 403 Neponset Street
• Rezoning of Turnpike Street south of Randolph Street and MA DOT plans
• Business developments at 275 Dan Road, 121 & 125 Shawmut Road, 250 Royall Street, and 933 Turnpike Street
• Annual reorganization of the committee

By-Law Modernization Committee

The Bylaw Modernization Study Committee will meet to discuss the approval of the June 3, 2025 minutes. The meeting includes a General Code session with remote participant Sadie Carnes.

• Approval of June 3, 2025 committee minutes
• General Code session with Sadie Carnes

Building Renovation Committee

The Building Renovation Committee is reviewing the status of various school and town facility projects. Key discussions include the $241.7 million GMS school project and ongoing roof and interior work at the library.

• GMS School: Recommended Consigli Construction as General Contractor for a project estimated at $241,764,835
• Library Roof: Low bid of $3,043,000 received from Greenwood Industries
• Library Interior Project: Estimated total cost of $4,697,750
• Senior Center: HVAC replacement budgeted at $401,320
• Hansen School: Ventilators project starting in July with a $250,000 budget

Norfolk County Retirement Board

The Board will conduct interviews and a potential vote for auditor services. Members will also discuss the status of the 480 Neponset St. lease and the selection of an IT service provider.

• Interviews and potential vote for auditor services (CBIZ, CLA, PKF O’Connor Davies, Weaver)
• Discussion and potential vote on the 480 Neponset St. lease
• Discussion and potential vote regarding an IT service provider
• Discussion and potential vote on costs associated with a move
• Review of authorized payments, new members, and new retirees

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a site plan modification for a pharmaceutical and biotechnical facility and discuss zoning bylaw amendments for the Flood Plain Overlay. The board will also address road and gas line extensions at McKendry Grove and library signage.

• Site plan review modification for a 33,000 square foot addition at 100 Energy Drive
• Discussion of Zoning Bylaw Amendments Section 9.1 Flood Plain Overlay
• Discussion regarding road and gas line extension at McKendry Grove
• Canton Center Design Review Board Application for Canton Public Library park and signage

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to approve previous minutes and a future meeting calendar. The session includes a discussion regarding an IMLS letter and reports on interior and park projects.

• Discussion of IMLS letter
• Interior Updates subcommittee report
• Park Project Updates subcommittee report
• Friends of the Library update by Bill Quinn

The trustees approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes and the 2025‑2026 meeting schedule, both by unanimous vote. They voted unanimously to reject the draft mock‑up of the Library Park sign. A unanimous vote also approved moving $5,000 of funds. The director will prepare a FAQ for patrons about upcoming library service cuts.

• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved 2025‑2026 Trustees meeting schedule (unanimous vote)
• Rejected draft Library Park sign mock‑up (unanimous vote)
• Approved $5,000 fund movement (unanimous vote)
• Director Andrea Capone to draft FAQ on IMLS cuts for patrons (planned)
• Added new electronic passes for New England Aquarium (implemented)
• Added YMCA passes to be physically dated and initiated by staff (implemented)
• Added additional staffing for passport service hours on Wed, Fri, Sat (implemented)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss preliminary and omitted bills. The board will also review specific property updates and abatement follow-ups.

• 30 Dan Rd.
• 601 Sherman St.
• Hero’s Act Abatement Follow-up
• Preliminary Bills
• Omitted Bills

School Committee

The Negotiations Sub-Committee will meet to conduct collective bargaining sessions and discuss strategy with the Canton Educators Association (CEA). The meeting is scheduled to move into executive session for these discussions and will not reconvene in open session.

• Collective bargaining sessions with the Canton Educators Association (CEA)
• Strategy discussion for CEA collective bargaining

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings on dimensional relief for home additions and modifications to existing site plans. The board is also continuing discussions on a large-scale residential development in an industrial district.

• Pulte Homes of New England, LLC: Proposed 50-unit, five-story condominium building at 399 & 403 Neponset Street and 0 Jackson Street
• Titanium Group: Special Permit to rebuild a non-conforming billboard at 925-927 Turnpike Street
• Titanium Group: Modification to include extended stay lodging at 925-927 Turnpike Street
• Canton Youth Lacrosse: Site Plan modification for a 47’x10’ sports wall board at 900 Washington Street
• Dimensional relief for home additions at 11 Sawyer Ave and 12 Sawyer Ave

Canton Affordable Housing Trust

The Canton Affordable Housing Trust will meet to elect a Vice Chair and discuss the 2025 Housing Choice Designation. The body will also receive updates from the MA Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities.

• Election of AHT Vice Chair
• 2025 Housing Choice Designation
• Introduction of new Town Planner Connor Murphy
• Updates from MA Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities

School Committee

The Canton School Committee will review end-of-year School Improvement Plans for CHS and GMS. Members are scheduled to vote on accessing the 2025 Special Education Reserve Funding and the Superintendent's Summative Evaluation.

• Vote to access 2025 Special Education Reserve Funding
• Vote on Superintendent Summative Evaluation
• Payroll warrants totaling $5,674,036.36
• AP warrants totaling $848,516.56
• $11,400.00 grant from Applied Learning Leadership Institute

Other Meeting

The JFK School Council is meeting to discuss the end of the school year. The body will review membership for next year, potential meeting hours for the 2025-2026 school year, and items needing restructuring.

• Discussion of next year's membership
• Review of potential meeting hours for SY 2025-2026
• Discussion on what needs restructuring

Blue Hills Regional District

The Blue Hills Regional District School Committee is meeting for an ad hoc session. The sole purpose of the meeting is to conduct contract negotiations for the Superintendent-Director.

• Contract negotiations for the Superintendent-Director

Blue Hills Regional District

The Blue Hills Regional District School Committee's Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss the Recording Secretary. The agenda consists of a roll call, a discussion on the position, and adjournment.

• Discussion regarding the Recording Secretary

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a permit amendment for 100 Energy Drive. The body will also address four separate wetland and stormwater violations and discuss a 2008 license agreement with the Irish Cultural Center.

• Public hearing for permit amendment at 100 Energy Drive
• Violation at 4 Seneca Road for unpermitted work without soil erosion control
• Violation at 0 Walpole Street for illegal filling of wetland
• Violation at 872 Turnpike Street for unpermitted work over 20,000 s.f.
• Violation at 0 Turnpike Street for unpermitted work within 100 feet of wetland

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a permit amendment for 100 Energy Drive. The body will also address four separate wetland and stormwater violations and discuss a 2008 license agreement with the Irish Cultural Center.

• Public hearing: Amendment to Order of Conditions at 100 Energy Drive
• Violation: Unpermitted work at 4 Seneca Road
• Violation: Illegal filling of wetland at 0 Walpole Street
• Violation: Unpermitted work at 872 Turnpike Street and 0 Turnpike Street
• Proposal: Eagle Scout project for a dock at Glen Echo Park

Blue Hills Regional District

The Blue Hills Regional District School Committee is holding an Ad Hoc Negotiations Meeting. The sole purpose of the meeting is to negotiate the contract for the Superintendent-Director.

• Negotiation of Superintendent-Director’s Contract

Housing Authority

The Canton Housing Authority will review financial reports and expenditures for April through June. The board will discuss budget increases for a shed at Rubin Court and select a low bidder for windows at Hemenway.

• Rubin Court shed budget increase
• Hemenway windows low bidder selection
• Towing
• Write-offs
• Affordable Housing Trust report

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting with the Select Board for a single purpose. The body will appoint a new interim Planning Board member to serve until the April 2026 town election.

• Appointment of an interim Planning Board member

Canton Diversity Equity and Inclusion

The Canton Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee is meeting to review recent events and plan for Juneteenth. The body will consider approving several payments for event performers and speakers.

• Invoice for keynote speaker Shirronda Almeida: $400
• Invoice for henna tattoo artist Gina: $400
• Invoice for West African Kora Drummers: $1,000
• Recap of Canton Heritage Festival and Pride event at TopGolf
• Discussion of CHS Visual Arts Logo Design

School Committee

The Negotiations Sub-Committee will meet in executive session to conduct collective bargaining and discuss strategy regarding the Canton Educators Association (CEA). The meeting will not reconvene in open session.

• Collective bargaining sessions with the Canton Educators Association (CEA)
• Discussion of bargaining strategy

Sustainability Committee

The committee is reviewing strategies to increase recycling and composting to reduce landfill waste. Members will discuss the status of the final Climate Action Plan (CAP) and a decarbonization roadmap. The body is also preparing a presentation for the Select Board regarding the financial implications of the CAP.

• CAP Strategy SW 1: Increase Recycling, Composting and Use of Reusable and Recycled Materials
• Updated Decarbonization Roadmap
• Financial Implications of CAP Implementation for June 10 Select Board presentation
• Energy & Sustainability Position RFI vs. RFP
• MVP 2.0 Grant status update

Master Plan Implementation Committee

The committee will meet to introduce new Town Planner Connor Murphy and discuss the Canton Master Plan. Members will also discuss updates to the Master Plan Action Plan and the Strategic Framework.

• Appointment or reappointment of Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion of the Master Plan Action Plan and Strategic Framework update
• Review of committee participation in the May 17, 2025, Canton Heritage Festival

Canton Walk, Bike and Hike Committee

The committee will review updates on the Mary E Wentworth project and receive a briefing from new Town Planner Connor Murphy. Members will also discuss an open seat and review recent attendance at the Boards and Committees meeting and Canton Green Fest 2025.

• Mary E Wentworth project draft report update
• Eliot Hollow Passive Recreation Area trail extension
• Town Planner mapping project status
• Farmers' Market scheduled for 9/21

Blue Hills Regional District

The Blue Hills Regional District School Committee will meet for an ad hoc session. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct contract negotiations for the Superintendent-Director.

• Contract negotiations for the Superintendent-Director

Blue Hills Regional District

The Blue Hills Regional District School Committee Finance and Admin. Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed salary range for the Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent-Director.

• Proposed salary range for the Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent-Director

School Committee

The Budget & Finance Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss financial procedures and fund management. The session includes reviews of specific school funds and a donation.

• FY 26 Cabot Fund procedures and timeline
• CPS Bus Donation
• Special Education Reserve Fund

Planning Board

The Canton Planning Board will meet to reorganize the board and review minutes from May 21, 2025. The board will also determine if a proposed secondary driveway at 2 Lake Road complies with the Scenic Way By-Law.

• Scenic Way By-Law determination for a secondary driveway onto Indian Lane at 2 Lake Road

Sustainability Committee

The committee will review the status of upcoming sustainability events and website improvements. Members will also discuss the goals for the 2024-2025 period.

• Republic Recycling Presentation
• Canton Citizen articles on Sustainability
• Town website improvements for Sustainability & Climate Action
• Discussion of 2024-2025 Committee Goals

By-Law Modernization Committee

The Bylaw Modernization Study Committee will meet to elect officers and discuss a General Code organizational analysis. The committee will also consider the approval of the March 11, 2025, meeting minutes.

• Election of officers
• Review and discussion of General Code Organizational Analysis
• Approval of March 11, 2025 committee minutes

Blue Hills Regional District

The District School Committee is meeting for an ad hoc session. The sole purpose of the meeting is to conduct contract negotiations for the Superintendent-Director.

• Contract negotiations for the Superintendent-Director

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will meet to approve the 2025 Community Preservation Plan and the FY27 full application. The session includes officer elections and voting on project updates or extensions.

• Approval of 2025 Community Preservation Plan
• Approval of FY27 Full Application
• Officer elections
• Voting on project updates and extensions

The committee adopted the 2025 Community Preservation Plan, except for the first housing goal, with a unanimous 9-0-0 vote. It also approved the FY27 Community Preservation Act funding application as edited, again 9-0-0. Several ongoing projects received extensions—including the Canton Corner Cemetery, Olde English Burying Ground, and Paul Revere Heritage Site items—each approved 9-0-0. The board returned $15,550 from the completed Pequitside Farm Playground to the CPA undesignated fund and kept the officer roster unchanged for the next year, both by unanimous vote.

• Approved 2025 Community Preservation Plan (except first housing goal) – 9-0-0
• Approved FY27 CPA funding application (edited) – 9-0-0
• Extended Canton Corner Cemetery and Olde English Burying Ground projects to Oct 20, 2025 – 9-0-0
• Extended Paul Revere Heritage Site Conservation Restriction to Oct 20, 2025 – 9-0-0
• Extended Paul Revere Heritage Site Interpretive Signs to Aug 25, 2025 – 9-0-0
• Extended Tilden House Phase II through FY2026 – 9-0-0
• Returned $15,550 from Pequitside Farm Playground to CPA undesignated fund – 9-0-0
• Kept CCPC officer composition unchanged for one year – 9-0-0

School Committee

The Canton School Committee will review end-of-year school improvement plans for JFK and Hansen schools and receive updates on title grants and the GMS Building Project. The committee is scheduled to vote on Cabot Fund applications and approve two accounts payable warrants.

• Vote on Cabot Fund applications
• AP Warrant of 5/22/25 for $27,696.79
• AP Warrant of 5/29/25 for $832,671.55
• Donations of $500.00 from Norfolk District Attorney and $500.00 from Global Partners & ExxonMobile
• GMS Building Project update

School Committee

The Canton School Committee’s Budget & Finance Sub-Committee will meet to discuss and possibly approve the minutes from its May 8 meeting and review the Cabot Fund. No new decisions are scheduled.

• Review and approval of minutes from 5/8/25 meeting
• Discussion of Cabot Fund

School Committee

The Negotiations Sub-Committee will meet to conduct collective bargaining and discuss strategy regarding the Canton Educators Association (CEA). The meeting is scheduled to move directly into executive session and will not reconvene in open session.

• Collective bargaining sessions with the Canton Educators Association (CEA)
• Strategy discussion for CEA collective bargaining

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings for wetland and stormwater permits, including projects at Galvin Middle School and 100 Energy Drive. The body will also consider certificates of compliance for residential projects and a license agreement with the Irish Cultural Center.

• Stormwater permit for playground demolition and drive aisle widening at 55 Pecunit Street
• Amendment request for a 33,000 square foot addition at 100 Energy Drive
• Stormwater Notice of Intent for 2760 Washington Street
• Wetland Notice of Intent for Elm Street over Pecunit Brook
• License Agreement with Irish Cultural Center for Windsor Woods gravel drive and Gunning Fields

Norfolk County Retirement Board

The Norfolk County Retirement Board will meet to approve minutes, authorize payments, and discuss new retirees, buybacks, and legal updates. Key decisions include potential votes on regional medical panels for new members, the status of the 480 Neponset St. lease, and issuance of contracts with IRM. The board will also review financial and investment updates.

• Consideration for regional medical panels for Gregg Skelton, Valesay Collins, James Parah, and Richard Ball
• Potential vote on status of 480 Neponset St. lease
• Discussion and potential vote on issuance of contract(s) with IRM
• Potential vote on ratification of Richard Lapicca’s lump sum agreement
• Discussion and potential vote on IT service provider and RFP for auditing services

School Committee

The Canton School Committee will hold a workshop to discuss the process for evaluating the Superintendent of Schools. No decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

Building Renovation Committee

The Canton Building Renovation Committee will discuss multiple school and town capital projects, including the $4.698M library interior renovation, $250K ventilator upgrades at Hansen School, and $275K masonry repairs at Rodman School. The committee will also review financial statements for ongoing capital projects and approve prior meeting minutes.

• $4,697,750 Library Interior Project (TSKP-IKD contract $343,000)
• $250,000 Hansen School ventilator upgrades (Motion 9)
• $275,000 Rodman School masonry repairs (Motion 17)
• $4,280,000 Library roof replacement (RGB Architects, Greenwood Industries low bid $3,043,000)
• $100,000 Fire station boiler replacement (Motion 16)

School Building Committee

The committee will review budget, schedule, and construction cost estimates. Members are scheduled to vote on the Design Development submission to the MSBA and the approval of Bid Package #1.

• Vote to approve Design Development Submission to the MSBA
• Vote to approve Bid Package #1
• Review of Construction Cost Estimate Update
• Review of Design Update with Renderings
• Vote to approve Project Invoices

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct interviews for interim board applicants. The board will also review and approve the minutes from the May 7, 2025, meeting.

• Interviews with Interim Planning Board Applicants
• Review and approval of May 7, 2025 meeting minutes

Other Meeting

The Norfolk County Regional Emergency Planning Committee will meet to discuss old business and new business. The agenda specifically lists a review of grants status.

• Grants status

Board of Assessors

The Canton Board of Assessors will convene at 5:00 PM in the Assessors’ office to discuss veterans exemptions, recertifications, abatements, non-profit property status, and a June meeting with Jumbo Capital. The agenda also includes a review of Town Meeting actions and general business updates.

• Review of veterans exemptions
• Review of property tax abatements
• Confirmation of non-profit property status
• Planning for June board meeting with Jumbo Capital
• Town Meeting actions review

Blue Hills Regional District

The Blue Hills Regional District School Committee meets to discuss routine operations, student reports, and several contract awards. Members will vote on purchasing $209,865.19 in computer equipment from Hypertech, USA, Inc. and a 3-year architect services contract with Habeeb & Associates. The superintendent also seeks approval for a contract with Elvio Ferreira, Business Manager, pending negotiations.

• Vote to award $209,865.19 computer equipment contract to Hypertech, USA, Inc.
• Vote to award 3-year architect services contract to Habeeb & Associates
• Vote to award contract to Elvio Ferreira, Business Manager, subject to negotiations
• Vote to approve April 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Vote to adjourn meeting

Blue Hills Regional District

The Blue Hills Regional District School Committee will hold a closed ad-hoc meeting to discuss contract negotiations with the superintendent. The meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2025, at 6:30 PM in Room W-229 at Blue Hills Regional Technical School.

• Contract negotiations with the superintendent

Alliance Against Substance Abuse

The Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse will meet to review student updates and program manager reports. Members will discuss strategies and initiatives to address vaping at the high school.

• Discussion of vaping at the high school
• Program Manager report on grant submission
• Approval of February 10, 2025 meeting minutes

Canton Affordable Housing Trust

The Canton Affordable Housing Trust will meet to approve February meeting minutes, discuss the MA EOHLC approval of the Housing Production Plan, consider a CPC Housing Production Fund Grant Allocation Request, review state rent stabilization bills, and receive an update on Washington Station. They will also set the next meeting date and handle any topics not anticipated 48 hours prior.

• Approval of February 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of MA EOHLC approval of Canton Housing Production Plan
• Consideration of CPC Housing Production Fund Grant Allocation Request
• Review of MA Senate and House rent stabilization bills
• Update on Washington Station project

Historical Commission

The Canton Historical Commission will hold public hearings on demolition delay applications for three properties: 919 Washington Street, 255 Rockland Street, and 47 Green Street. The commission will also review and approve minutes from prior meetings and discuss updates or unanticipated business.

• Demolition Delay 1 - 919 Washington Street
• Demolition Delay 1 - 255 Rockland Street
• Demolition Delay 1 - 47 Green Street

School Committee

The Canton School Committee will hold a vote on its climate change statement during unfinished business. They will also conduct a first read of the updated Wellness Policy (ADF) and receive end-of-year School Improvement Plans for PreK and Luce Elementary School. The agenda includes approval of warrants totaling $820,150.17 and an executive session on collective bargaining and litigation.

• Vote on Climate Change Statement (Unfinished Business)
• First read of Wellness Policy (ADF) presented by PreK-12 Wellness Coordinator
• End-of-Year School Improvement Plans for PreK and Luce School
• Consent agenda warrants: $342,873.80 (5/8/25), $448,382.50 (5/15/25), $28,893.74 (Food Services)
• Cabot Fund applications first read by Assistant Superintendent of Finance

Other Meeting

The JFK School Council will review a School Improvement Plan (SIP) presentation scheduled for the May 29th School Committee meeting. The group will also discuss end-of-year logistics, including next year's membership and potential restructuring.

• Review of SIP Presentation for School Committee (May 29th)
• Discussion of next year's membership
• Discussion of meeting restructuring

Finance Committee

The Canton Finance Committee meets on May 12 and May 14, 2025, to discuss and consider articles for the Annual Town Meeting. A key item is a possible contingency vote to transfer funds from Article 19 (Pickleball Courts) to Article 12 (Ch. 90 Supplement). The committee will also nominate and vote on a representative to the Water & Sewer Rate Policy Committee and recognize Dan Cole's service.

• Discussion of Annual Town Meeting Articles
• Possible contingency vote to transfer funds from Article 19 (Pickleball Courts) to Article 12 (Ch. 90 Supplement)
• Nomination and vote for Finance Committee representative to the Water & Sewer Rate Policy Committee
• Recognition of Dan Cole's six years of service on the Finance Committee and Water & Sewer Rate Policy Committee
• Vote on minutes from March 26, April 2, and April 9, 2025

School Committee

The School Committee's Negotiations Sub-Committee will vote to enter executive session to conduct collective bargaining with the Canton Educators Association (CEA) and discuss strategy. No open-session decisions are expected, as the body will not reconvene afterward.

• Motion to enter executive session for collective bargaining with the CEA (Purposes 2 & 3)
• No open-session action items or public hearings

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will vote on a slate of officers and the appointment of a part-time circulation assistant. The meeting includes a presentation on the CDEI Pride Program and a potential executive session regarding collective bargaining.

• Vote on Slate of Officers
• Appointment of Alise Janson as Part Time Circulation Assistant
• Presentation of CDEI Pride Program by Dr. Alan Rappaport
• Executive Session regarding collective bargaining (AFSCME)

Housing Authority

The Canton Housing Authority will hold its monthly virtual meeting on May 13, 2025. The board will review financial reports for April/May, discuss new business items including lead paint certification, year-end certification, wage match certification, and writeoffs. The director will provide updates on resident services, vacancies, and modernization projects.

• Review of financial reports for April/May
• Lead paint certification discussion
• Year-end certification review
• Wage match certification
• Writeoffs discussion

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a special permit and variance application from Francesca Avellino to allow a second dwelling unit at 398 York Street in a Single Residence district. The requested relief includes use and dimensional variances. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Special Permit and Variance (case 18-25-SP-V) for a second dwelling unit at 398 York Street in a Single Residence district.

Finance Committee

The Canton Finance Committee will meet on May 12 and 14, 2025, to discuss Annual Town Meeting articles. A key item is a contingency vote to transfer funds from Article 19 (Pickleball Courts) to Article 12 (Ch. 90 Supplement) for road projects. The committee will also nominate a representative to the Water & Sewer Rate Policy Committee and recognize Dan Cole's six years of service. A separate session from 7-11 PM on May 12 will cover all Annual Town Meeting articles.

• Contingency vote to transfer funds from Article 19 (Pickleball Courts) to Article 12 (Ch. 90 Supplement) for road repairs
• Nomination and vote for Finance Committee representative to Water & Sewer Rate Policy Committee
• Recognition of Dan Cole’s six years of service on the Finance Committee and Water & Sewer Rate Policy Committee
• Discussion of all Annual Town Meeting articles during 7-11 PM session
• Follow-up meeting scheduled for May 14, 2025, if needed

The committee approved the March 26, April 2, and April 9, 2025 meeting minutes with votes of 4‑0‑2, 5‑0‑1, and 5‑0‑1 respectively. It adopted a contingency plan that adds $650,000 from the failed pickleball‑court article to the $168,000 Chapter 90 supplement, creating an $818,000 road‑repair fund (vote 5‑0‑1). The committee also appointed Mr. Dan Cole as its representative on the Water and Sewer Rate Policy Committee (vote 6‑0‑0).

• Approved March 26, 2025 minutes (4-0-2)
• Approved April 2, 2025 minutes (5-0-1)
• Approved April 9, 2025 minutes (5-0-1)
• Approved $818,000 Chapter 90 contingency if Article 19 fails (5-0-1)
• Appointed Dan Cole as Finance Committee representative to Water and Sewer Rate Policy Committee (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Canton Diversity Equity and Inclusion

The Canton Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee will discuss planning for Pride Day, Juneteenth, and the Canton Heritage Festival. They will also read an Indigenous Land Statement, approve previous meeting minutes, and receive a Selectboard recap. A logo design from CHS Visual Arts for the committee will be reviewed.

• Read CDEI Indigenous Land Statement
• Approve minutes from April 14, 2025 meeting
• Canton Heritage Festival table planning
• CHS Visual Arts logo design for committee
• Pride Day and Juneteenth planning

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Canton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a scheduled hearing on Sean McFadden's request for dimensional relief to add to a single-family home at 4 Nancy Circle. The board will also hold an informal hearing on a banner display for the Canton Farmer's Market at 960 Washington Street. Additionally, they will discuss a continuation of a modification to install a 47' x 10' sports wall board at 900 Washington Street for Canton Youth Lacrosse.

• Sean McFadden – 4 Nancy Circle – dimensional relief for addition to single-family dwelling (21-25-SP-V)
• Canton Farmer's Market/Jessica Hesselschwerdt – 960 Washington Street – banner display for advertising
• Canton Youth Lacrosse/Town of Canton – 900 Washington Street – modification of site plan to install 47'x10' sports wall board (16-25-Mod SPA-SP-V)
• Minutes and decisions from previous meeting
• Topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance

School Committee

The Canton School Committee Budget & Finance Sub-Committee will meet to discuss the Cabot Fund and review and approve the minutes from the April 28, 2025 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific dollar amounts or detailed proposals listed.

• Review and approval of meeting minutes from 4/28/25
• Discussion of the Cabot Fund

Canton Cultural Council

The Canton Cultural Council will hold its monthly meeting to hear secretary and treasurer reports, review a newsletter draft, and discuss new business including coverage of Heritage Day. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions or funding actions on the agenda.

• Review of Newsletter Draft
• Discussion of Heritage Day Coverage under New Business

School Committee

The Canton School Committee's Policy Sub-Committee will meet to discuss and consider revisions to the Wellness Policy (ADF). The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting on April 15, 2025. No final decisions are expected, as this is a discussion-focused subcommittee session.

• Discussion and review of revisions to Wellness Policy (ADF)
• Review and approval of minutes from April 15, 2025

Finance Committee

The Canton Finance Committee is holding a virtual public informational meeting to review warrant articles (items on the agenda) for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting. The meeting is for public questions and information. Questions were required to be submitted by email by May 2 ahead of the meeting.

• Public informational meeting to review all warrant articles for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting
• Questions submitted in advance via email to [email protected]
• Meeting held virtually via Zoom webinar

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed 50-unit condominium development at 399 & 403 Neponset Street and 0 Jackson Street, a four-story building above podium parking. The board will also discuss street acceptance for the Canton Reserve subdivision (Toll Brothers) for Stillwater Road, Foundry Lane, and Dalebrook Court, along with committee updates, peer review discussions, and approval of meeting minutes from April 2 and April 16, 2025.

• Public hearing for 50-unit multi-family condo project at 399 & 403 Neponset Street and 0 Jackson Street (Pulte Homes of New England)
• Discussion of street acceptance for Canton Reserve – Stillwater Road, Foundry Lane & Dalebrook Court (Toll Brothers)
• Committee updates
• Discussion of peer reviews
• Review and approval of April 2 & April 16, 2025 meeting minutes

Capital Planning Committee

The Canton Capital Planning Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss capital planning requests for stormwater management. This is a scheduled discussion item with no formal decisions anticipated.

Board of Health

The Canton Board of Health will discuss and vote on a temporary Memorandum of Understanding with the Massachusetts Health Officers Association (MHOA) to conduct tobacco inspections, funded by a state grant ending June 30, 2025. Other items include adoption of a Subsurface Disposal System Abandonment Policy, a lifeguard variance for a property at 31 Charles Drive, a food service license transfer for Amore Pizza and Subs at 1 Beaumont Street, and reclassification of Public Health Nurse Maeve Moore to per diem status effective May 7, 2025. The board will also review a new FY26 program using opioid settlement funds to provide free recovery coach services through Riverside Community Care.

• Tobacco inspection MOU with MHOA for inspections through June 30, 2025
• Subsurface Disposal System Abandonment Policy for buildings connecting to municipal sewer
• Lifeguard variance for Deb Can Swim at 31 Charles Drive
• Food service license for Amore Pizza and Subs at 1 Beaumont St. (formerly Plenty of Dough)
• Reclassify Maeve Moore to per diem public health nurse (last day May 7, 2025)

Other Meeting

The Galvin Middle School Council will convene for a one-hour meeting to receive principal updates on teacher appreciation week, 5th grade visits, spring clubs, and 8th grade end-of-year activities. The council will also discuss potential 6th grade realignment and review the end-of-year School Improvement Plan presentation.

• Teacher appreciation week recognition
• Potential 6th grade realignment discussion
• End-of-year School Improvement Plan (SIP) presentation
• Principal updates on 5th grade visits and spring clubs

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will review the Community Preservation Plan and financial reports. Members are scheduled to vote on the final FY27 pre-applications and full applications. The body will also review materials for the Town Meeting.

• Vote on Final FY27 Pre-Application and Full Application
• Community Preservation Plan Review
• Town Meeting Materials Review

Council on Aging

The Canton Council on Aging will meet to review draft minutes, discuss a Pickleball update, review statistics and the newsletter, and receive a budget update. The board will also consider changing the June meeting date to June 9 and discuss a working group on potential expansion. Several old business items, including Saint Gerard's, John Friel (on hold), and benches, are also on the agenda.

• Budget update
• Working group on potential expansion
• June meeting date change to June 9
• Pickleball update from Pete Marshalka
• Saint Gerard's Committee – no activity

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability and Climate Action Plan Committee will consider approving the April 17 meeting minutes, review and vote on the CAP Report, and discuss and vote on the SCAP Committee Budget including a police detail for the upcoming Green Fest. Administrative updates include scheduling the next meeting for May 22 and noting the Canton Green Fest on May 3.

• Approval of 4/17/2025 meeting minutes
• CAP Report overview, discussion, and vote
• SCAP Committee Budget discussion and vote for Green Fest Police Detail
• Next meeting date: May 22, 2025
• Canton Green Fest on May 3, 2025 at 1 PM

School Committee

The School Committee will review Q3 financial reports and donations, as well as policy updates regarding IKF and Competency Determination. The body will also vote on a climate change statement and reorganize subcommittee and liaison appointments.

• Vote on Q3 financial reports, donations, and grants
• Vote on policy updates for IKF and Competency Determination
• Vote on a climate change statement
• Payroll warrant for 4/17/25 in the amount of $1,873,346.78
• AP warrant for 4/17/2025 in the amount of $605,683.94

School Committee

The Negotiations Sub-Committee will meet to conduct collective bargaining and discuss strategy regarding the Canton Educators Association. The meeting will be held in executive session and will not reconvene in open session.

• Collective bargaining sessions with the Canton Educators Association (CEA)
• Strategy discussion for collective bargaining with the CEA

Norfolk County Retirement Board

The Norfolk County Retirement Board will hold an open and executive session meeting to discuss and potentially vote on the status of the 480 Neponset St. lease, along with other business. They will also consider accidental disability retirement applications for two individuals and receive investment and financial updates. Several routine items such as approval of minutes, payments, and new members are on the agenda.

• Discussion and potential vote on status of 480 Neponset St. lease
• Consideration of accidental disability retirement for Joseph Moore and Alan Wallace
• Discussion and potential vote on issuing RFP for Emerging Markets Equity
• Discussion and potential vote on RFP for auditing services
• Applications for 12(2)(d) survivor benefits for three individuals

Norfolk County Retirement Board

The Norfolk County Retirement Board will vote on routine items like new members and retirees, but also holds executive session to discuss disability retirement cases for Nathaniel Fletcher, Joseph Moore, and Alan Wallace, and a potential vote on the 480 Neponset St. lease. In open session, the board will review the 2024 annual financial statement, consider an RFP for Emerging Markets Equity, and discuss RFPs for auditing services and IT provider.

• Executive session: Update on DALA decision for Nathaniel Fletcher
• Consideration for accidental disability retirement for Joseph Moore (Westwood DPW)
• Consideration for accidental disability retirement for Alan Wallace (Millis Fire, Involuntary)
• Discussion and potential vote on status of 480 Neponset St. lease
• Discussion and potential vote on issuance of RFP for Emerging Markets Equity

Blue Hills Regional District

The Blue Hills Regional District School Committee will hold a special meeting on April 29, 2025, to vote on and appoint a new part-time District Treasurer. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, followed by adjournment.

• Vote on and appoint a new part-time District Treasurer

School Committee

The Budget & Finance Sub-Committee of the Canton School Committee will meet to review and discuss the Q3 Financial Report and approve minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting. No votes on new spending or policy changes are scheduled.

• Review and approval of minutes from March 25, 2025
• Q3 Financial Report discussion

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 discussing modifications to existing site plans and a request for indoor amusement use.

• Pulte Homes of New England, LLC: 50-unit, five-story condominium building at 399 & 403 Neponset Street and 0 Jackson Street
• Francesca Avellino: Second dwelling unit at 398 York Street
• Scott Lenhart/Velma Coffey: Earth removal for new single-family dwelling at 16 Danforth Street
• Dig N’ Play Space LLC: Special Permit for Indoor Amusement at 28 Draper Lane
• Canton Youth Lacrosse: Installation of a 47’x10’ sports wall board at 900 Washington Street

Canton Walk, Bike and Hike Committee

The Walk, Bike and Hike Committee will discuss a Town Planner update noting the mapping project is on hold until after Town Meeting, review open seats, and plan participation in upcoming community events including Canton Green Fest and the Great Canton Cleanup. The committee will also receive updates on the Mary E Wentworth project and the Eliot Hollow Passive Recreation Area trail extension.

• Mapping project on hold until after Town Meeting
• Canton Green Fest 2025: May 3, 1-4 pm at Audubon site
• Eliot Hollow Passive Recreation Area trail extension update
• Great Canton Cleanup review (April 5) and planning for next year
• Mary E Wentworth project update

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on stormwater and wetland permits for redeveloping a Shell gas station at 2760 Washington Street and replacing an undersized culvert on Elm Street over Pecunit Brook. Continued hearings are scheduled for the Ponkapoag Golf Course wetland project and a Pulte Homes stormwater plan at 399 Neponset Street. The commission will also consider an enforcement order for unpermitted work at 23 Cherokee Road.

• Stormwater Notice of Intent for redevelopment of Shell gas station at 2760 Washington Street
• Wetland Notice of Intent for replacement of culvert on Elm Street over Pecunit Brook
• Continued wetland hearing for 2167 Washington Street (Ponkapoag Golf Course)
• Continued stormwater hearing for 399 Neponset Street (Pulte Homes)
• Enforcement order for unpermitted work at 23 Cherokee Road

Cable License Renewal Committee

The Cable License Renewal Committee will hold an ascertainment hearing during a Select Board meeting to gather public input on the renewal of Verizon's cable license. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; no decisions are scheduled.

• Public ascertainment hearing on Verizon cable license renewal

Sustainability Committee

The committee will discuss the Climate Action Plan (CAP) status, recommendations, and an endorsement letter, as well as the sustainability governance structure including member renewals. Administrative updates include the Energy Manager RFP and Town Planner hiring process, plus upcoming events like Canton GreenFest.

• Approval of minutes from Feb 20 and Mar 20, 2025 meetings
• Review of CAP report recommendations and approval process
• Discussion of SCAP Committee endorsement letter
• Sustainability governance structure overview and member renewals
• Energy Manager RFP update and Town Planner hiring status

Master Plan Implementation Committee

The Master Plan Implementation Committee will discuss shared priorities with the Economic Development Committee and consider supporting the Library Interior Repairs and Renovations Project. They will also review ATM Article 21 regarding a Chapter 43D designation for 30 Dan Road, receive updates on Article 20 (Master Plan Action Plan update), and review several zoning articles (Articles 28-35) relevant to the master plan.

• Shared priorities discussion with Economic Development Committee Chair Gene Manning
• Discussion of ATM 2025 Article 21: Chapter 43D designation for 30 Dan Road
• Consideration of MPIC support for Library Interior Repairs and Renovations Project
• Update on MPIC-sponsored ATM Article 20 (Master Plan Action Plan and Strategic Framework update)
• Review of 2025 ATM Zoning Articles 28-35

Economic Development Committee

The Canton Economic Development Committee will review several development proposals, including a 50-unit residential building at 399 & 403 Neponset Street under the MBTA Communities mandate, and rezoning of Turnpike Street south of Randolph Street. They will also discuss new business at 275 Dan Road, 121 & 125 Shawmut Road, and 250 Royall Street, plus a town planner update on a small business IT grant.

• MBTA Communities update: 399 & 403 Neponset Street — proposed 50-unit, five-story residential
• Rezoning discussion: Turnpike Street south of Randolph Street, with MA DOT plans
• New developments: 275 Dan Road, 121 & 125 Shawmut Road, and 250 Royall Street
• Cube Smart rendering: 362 Turnpike Street
• Town Planner update: TOC Small Business IT Grant and job fair/training

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed 50-unit, four-story condominium community at 399 & 403 Neponset Street and 0 Jackson Street. The board will also vote on accepting Stillwater Road, Foundry Lane, and Dalebrook Court as public town ways, continued from earlier meetings, and approve meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for a 50-unit condominium development (Pulte Homes) at 399 & 403 Neponset Street and 0 Jackson Street
• Vote to accept Stillwater Road as a town way (continued from 3/5/25 & 3/19/25)
• Vote to accept Foundry Lane as a town way (continued)
• Vote to accept Dalebrook Court as a town way (continued)
• Review and approval of April 2, 2025 meeting minutes

School Building Committee

The Canton School Building Committee will vote on approving Mass Save program project enrollment and a funding commitment, along with project invoices and meeting minutes from March 19. They will also receive updates on budget, schedule, construction, and a design virtual walkthrough.

• Vote to approve Mass Save program project enrollment and funding commitment
• Vote to approve project invoices
• Approval of March 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Budget update
• Design update with virtual walkthrough

School Committee

The School Committee's Policy Sub-Committee will meet to review and consider revisions to the Competency Determination and IKF Graduation Requirements policies. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and is limited to policy discussion.

• Discussion and potential revision of Competency Determination policy
• Discussion and potential revision of IKF Graduation Requirements policy
• Approval of minutes from April 7, 2025

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to appoint a new Young Adult Associate and review policies regarding meeting rooms, ICE, and program reconsideration. The board will also discuss tween behaviors with a mental health counselor and receive updates on interior and park renovation projects.

• Vote to appoint Rubiyah Isa to the Young Adult Associate position
• Policy review for Meeting Room, ICE Policy, and Program Reconsideration
• Discussion on IMLS funding cuts
• Updates on interior renovation fundraising and design
• Update on library park project

The trustees unanimously approved the minutes from February 25 and March 18, 2025. They also unanimously approved an amendment to the Materials and Services Policy. Rubiyah Isa was unanimously appointed to the Young Adult Associate position. Joan Schottenfeld was named chair of the Design Committee.

• Approved February 25, 2025 minutes – unanimous
• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes – unanimous
• Approved amendment to Materials and Services Policy – unanimous
• Appointed Rubiyah Isa as Young Adult Associate – unanimous
• Named George Comeau and Betty Chelmow to Nomination Committee – decision
• Design Committee chair changed to Joan Schottenfeld – announced
• Adjourned meeting at 9:27 PM – unanimous

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet for a routine session covering administrative topics such as reorganization, appointments, and updates on the Hellenic Nursing and Rehab Center. The agenda also includes discussions on abatements, exemptions, and the Senior Program, with no specific votes or dollar amounts listed.

• Reorganize
• Appointments
• Hellenic Nursing and Rehab Center
• Abatements and Exemptions
• Senior Program

Blue Hills Regional District

The Blue Hills Regional District School Committee is holding an Ad Hoc Negotiations Meeting to review meeting schedules for upcoming contract negotiations. No votes or decisions are on the agenda.

• Review meeting schedules for contract negotiation

Blue Hills Regional District

The Blue Hills Regional District School Committee will hold a public hearing on the School Choice program, followed by a vote on whether to participate. Other agenda items include votes on budget transfers, a $68,290 electric messaging sign bid, donations, and candidate recommendations for a part-time treasurer position. Reports from the superintendent, principal, and business manager will also be presented.

• Public hearing and vote on whether Blue Hills will participate in the School Choice program
• Vote to accept a $68,290 bid from Sign Design, Inc. for an electric messaging sign
• Vote on FY25 Qtr. 3 budget reports and transfers
• Vote on a 3% COLA increase for Blue Hills Retirement Non-Instructional Employees
• School committee to consider two candidates (Patricia Leonhardt and Amy Prewandowski) for part-time treasurer

Blue Hills Regional District

The Blue Hills Regional District School Committee Curriculum Sub-Committee will meet to review two potential work projects for the Construction Tech program. Both proposed sites involve additions to existing houses for the upcoming school year.

• Review of two possible work projects/sites for the Construction Tech program

Blue Hills Regional District

The Blue Hills Regional District School Committee will hold a public hearing on School Choice for the 2025-2026 school year, followed by a vote on whether the school will participate in the program. The meeting is a special hearing with no other business listed.

• Public hearing on School Choice for SY26 at 7:00 PM in Room W-218
• Committee vote on whether BHRTS will participate in School Choice

Housing Authority

The board will discuss financial assistance amendments, a scope change for Hemenway windows, and a new contract with Fenton, Ewald & Associates. Old business includes a review of the pending items list, and the director will report on modernization projects and vacancies. New business also covers reorganization and an executive director evaluation.

• Contract for Financial Assistance Amendment #12
• Contract for Financial Assistance Amendments - Signatory
• Hemenway Windows - Change of Scope
• Fenton, Ewald & Associates Contract
• Writeoffs

Canton Diversity Equity and Inclusion

The Canton Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee will review and discuss its focus areas and spending plan for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Other agenda items include recapping Transgender Day of Visibility events, planning for Pride Day and Juneteenth, and coordinating participation in the Canton Heritage Festival and Farmers Market. The committee will also read an Indigenous land statement and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Read CDEI Indigenous Land Statement
• TDOV (Transgender Day of Visibility) Recap
• Canton Heritage Festival Table planning
• Pride Day Planning
• 25-26 Committee Focus and Spending discussion

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Canton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on several permit requests. The board will hear a proposal for a 50-unit, five-story condominium building on Neponset and Jackson Streets. Also on the agenda are a special permit for an indoor amusement space at 28 Draper Street, a modification to add solar carports at 90 Cedar Street, and a variance request to create a buildable lot at 3 Pecunit Street.

• Pulte Homes seeks site plan approval for a 50-unit garden-style condo in an Industrial district and Canton Junction Overlay district (399 & 403 Neponset St, 0 Jackson St)
• Dig N' Play Space LLC requests a special permit for indoor amusement at 28 Draper Street
• NextGrid Berrytree, LLC seeks modification of site plan approval for two accessory carport solar photovoltaic structures at 90 Cedar Street
• Brian and Angela Fuller request a special permit and/or variance to create a buildable lot for a single-family home at 3 Pecunit Street
• Board will approve minutes and decisions from the previous meeting

School Committee

The Canton School Committee will hold an executive session for collective bargaining and minutes approval before opening with a reorganization that includes electing a chair, vice chair, and clerk. The open session includes votes on an updated Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan and a climate change statement, plus reports on DECA student successes and a science program review. The consent agenda covers minutes, warrants totaling approximately $2.13 million, a $2,500 scholarship, and surplus science supplies.

• Election of School Committee Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk (vote)
• Vote on updated Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan (BPIP)
• Vote on Climate Change Statement regarding the committee's stance
• Consent agenda warrants: April 3 AP $55,601.09, April 3 payroll $1,862,472.53, April 10 AP $211,426.45
• Reorganization of subcommittees and advisory committee appointments (vote)

Cable License Renewal Committee

The Cable License Renewal Committee will discuss the renewal of Verizon's cable license and review preparations for an ascertainment hearing. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and review only.

• Discussion of Verizon cable license renewal
• Review of ascertainment hearing preparations

Other Meeting

The JFK School Council is meeting to review the School Improvement Plan (SIP) and discuss survey data implementation. The council will also prepare for a presentation to the School Committee in May. This is a routine monthly meeting focused on school-family partnership and action steps.

• Review of School Improvement Plan (SIP) for upcoming School Committee presentation in May
• Discussion of survey data and potential additional implementation items
• Meeting agreements include confidentiality and punctuality
• Next meeting scheduled for May 14, 2025

Finance Committee

The Canton Finance Committee will vote on several articles, including the FY26 operating budget, elected official salaries, and a citizen petition to move the local election date. They will also hear the FY24 Auditor's Report and vote to accept Stillwater Road, Dalebrook Court, and Foundry Way as town ways. Other items include adding a Housing Coordinator to a non-residents listing and selecting committee representatives for the Master Plan Implementation and Water & Sewer Rate Policy committees.

• Auditor's Report for FY24 by Roselli, Clark & Associates
• Vote on Article 27 – Citizen Petition to move the local election date
• Vote on Article 12 – Supplement Chapter 90 Program: $168,000
• Vote to accept Stillwater Road, Dalebrook Court, and Foundry Way as town ways
• Vote on Article 36 Motion 3 – Operating Budgets for FY26

The committee approved a motion to authorize the Select Board to file a Home Rule Petition to move Canton’s municipal elections to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, with a 5‑1‑1 vote. It also approved Articles 24, 25 and 26, designating Stillwater Road, Dalebrook Court and Foundry Lane as public ways, each passing unanimously (7‑0). The meeting included an audit exit conference and updates on reserve balances, pension liabilities, OPEB funding, and ARPA expenditures.

• Authorize Select Board to file petition to move municipal election date (5‑1‑1)
• Accept Stillwater Road as a public way (7‑0)
• Accept Dalebrook Court as a public way (7‑0)
• Accept Foundry Lane as a public way (7‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Canton Conservation Commission will hold continued public hearings on wetland and stormwater permits for 2167 Washington Street (Ponkapoag Golf Course) and 399 Neponset Street (Pulte Homes). They will also consider an enforcement order request for unpermitted work at 23 Cherokee Road and review correspondence from TEC Associates regarding Amtrak's 2025 vegetation control program.

• Continued wetland hearing for Ponkapoag Golf Course at 2167 Washington Street (DEP File #124-1360)
• Continued stormwater hearing for Pulte Homes at 399 Neponset Street (SMP File #237-24)
• Enforcement order request for second extension at 23 Cherokee Road (parcel 49-101) for unpermitted work within Bank and Land Under Waterbodies and 30-foot No Disturbance Zone of Algonquin Pond
• Correspondence: TEC Associates letter re Amtrak 2025 Yearly Operational Plan Vegetation Control Program

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review statistics, the newsletter, and the budget. The body will also discuss a volunteer confidentiality agreement and a potential expansion working group.

• Pickleball update by Pete Marshalka
• Budget update
• Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement
• Working Group on potential expansion
• Saint Gerard’s Committee

Other Meeting

The Galvin Middle School School Council will meet on April 7, 2025, to receive updates on club fees for the 2025-2026 school year, spring club overview, ELA MCAS results, and a recap of a cohort visit to Denver. The council will also discuss course selections and overrides, shifting CHN to a district-wide event, 8th grade end-of-year updates, and a geothermal presentation scheduled for April 16th. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational.

• Principal’s updates on club fees for SY 25-26
• Discussion on course selections and overrides
• Shifting CHN to a district-wide event
• 8th grade end-of-year updates
• Geothermal presentation on April 16th

Blue Hills Regional District

The Blue Hills Regional District School Committee's Preliminary Screening Committee will meet on April 7, 2025, and immediately move into executive session under Open Meeting Law exception 8 to consider or interview applicants for employment. No public votes or decisions are scheduled during the open portion of the meeting.

• Executive session to interview employment applicants (no public discussion of candidates)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will vote on a hen-keeping application, a lifeguard variance, and food service licenses. It will also receive an update on pediatric vaccines now available. The meeting includes approval of minutes and bills.

• Vote on application by Yvonne Koelsch Brown to keep 6 hens at 12 Pinewood Road
• Vote on Paul Revere Heritage Condominiums swimming pool lifeguard variance
• Approval of mobile/seasonal/farmers market and temporary food service licenses (pending paperwork and inspections)
• Public Health Nurse update: pediatric vaccines now available (Daptacel, Gardasil, Vaqta, Recombivax, Pedvax HIB, IPV, MMR, MenQuadfi, Prevnar-20, Rotarix)
• Review and signature of March 3, 2025 meeting minutes and vouchers/bills

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will meet to review financial reports and the Community Preservation Plan review schedule. The body is also tasked with finalizing the pre-application and full application for FY27.

• Finalization of FY27 Pre-Application and Full Application
• Review of Community Preservation Plan schedule
• Approval of minutes from November 25th, December 2nd, and February 3rd

The Community Preservation Committee accepted the minutes of the November 25, 2024, December 2, 2024, and February 3, 2025 meetings. The votes were unanimous for the first two and 7‑0‑1 (one abstention) for the February meeting. The committee then adjourned the April 7 meeting.

• Approved minutes of 11/25/24 meeting (8-0-0)
• Approved minutes of 12/2/24 meeting (8-0-0)
• Approved minutes of 2/3/25 meeting (7-0-1, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0-0)

School Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Negotiations Sub-Committee. The only action is a vote to enter executive session to conduct collective bargaining with the Canton Educators Association and discuss strategy. No open-session decisions or public discussions are scheduled.

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

School Committee

The Canton School Committee will hold an open meeting following an executive session to discuss collective bargaining and approve prior minutes. Major agenda items include a first reading of the FY26 budget, updates on tiered focus monitoring, FY25 and FY26 capital planning, and the Galvin Middle School building project. The committee will also hear reports from the student member and administration, and vote on consent agenda items including multiple payroll and accounts payable warrants totaling over $5.9 million.

• FY26 Budget first read (40-minute discussion)
• Galvin Middle School (GMS) Building Project update
• FY25 and FY26 Capital Planning update
• Payroll warrant Feb 6: $1,924,357.05
• Accounts payable warrant Feb 20: $1,387,389.82

Police Audit Committee

The Police Audit Committee will meet to review the methodology, findings, and recommendations of an independent police audit. The session includes a presentation by Five Stones Intelligence and a question-and-answer period.

• Presentation of independent police audit findings by Five Stones Intelligence
• Q&A session regarding audit recommendations

911 Committee

The Canton 911 Committee is meeting to discuss a single agenda item: 448 York St. No other business is listed.

• Discussion of 448 York St

Police Audit Committee

The Police Audit Committee will review an executive summary of the Canton Police Audit Report by 5 Stone Intelligence and then discuss and vote on the final report as required by the November 20, 2023 Special Town Meeting. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from three prior meetings. Public comments will be heard at a separate community meeting on April 5, 2025.

• Approve minutes from September 19, 2024, October 7, 2024, and October 18, 2024 meetings
• Review executive summary of Canton Police Audit Report by 5 Stone Intelligence
• Discuss and vote on final report per Article 6 of the November 20, 2023 Special Town Meeting
• Public comments scheduled for community meeting on April 5, 2025 at Canton High School Auditorium

The Police Audit Committee voted on four motions regarding past meeting minutes. A motion to accept amended minutes for 9/19/24 failed 2‑3. The original 9/19/24 minutes were accepted 3‑2. Minutes for 10/7/24 and 10/18/24 were each approved by a 3‑2 vote. No other formal actions were taken at this meeting.

• Motion to accept amended 9/19/24 minutes failed (2-3)
• Motion to accept original 9/19/24 minutes passed (3-2)
• Motion to approve 10/7/24 minutes passed (3-2)
• Motion to approve 10/18/24 minutes passed (3-2)

Canton Cultural Council

The Canton Cultural Council will meet to welcome new members and review a newsletter draft. The body will also discuss coverage for Heritage Day.

• Review of newsletter draft
• Discussion of Heritage Day coverage
• Announcement of new member roles

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and vote on several funding articles, including affordable housing and schoolhouse preservation. The body is also scheduled to vote on the FY26 operating budgets and the Omnibus Capital Outlay Program.

• Article 15 Motion 5: $255,000 for Canton Affordable Housing Production Fund
• Article 15 Motion 10: $123,000 for Ponkapoag Schoolhouse Bell Tower and Façade Preservation
• Article 13: Omnibus Capital Outlay Program
• Articles 24, 25, and 26: Acceptance of Stillwater Road, Dalebrook Court, and Foundry Way as Town Ways
• Article 36 Motion 2: Operating Budgets for FY26

The committee approved the March 19, 2025 minutes with a 6‑0‑1 vote. It then recommended that the Town adopt Article 15 Motion 5, allocating $255,000 from the Community Preservation Fund to the Affordable Housing Trust (vote 5‑2). Finally, it recommended adoption of Article 15 Motion 10, allocating $123,000 for the Ponkapoag Schoolhouse bell tower and façade preservation (vote 7‑0).

• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (6-0-1)
• Recommended adoption of Article 15 Motion 5 – $255,000 affordable housing fund (5-2)
• Recommended adoption of Article 15 Motion 10 – $123,000 Ponkapoag Schoolhouse preservation (7-0)

Planning Board

The Canton Planning Board will continue hearings on two development proposals: a 4-lot subdivision at 255 Rockland Street and a 50-unit multi-family condominium community at 399 & 403 Neponset Street. The board will also vote on accepting Stillwater Road, Foundry Lane, and Dalebrook Court as public town ways. Additionally, the board will review and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Continued hearing for Zeus Construction's 4-lot subdivision at 255 Rockland Street (Single Family Residence B Zone)
• Continued hearing for Pulte Homes' 50-unit multi-family condo community at 399 & 403 Neponset Street & 0 Jackson Street (4 stories with podium parking)
• Vote to accept Stillwater Road as a town way (part of Canton Reserve/Stillwater Estates)
• Vote to accept Foundry Lane as a town way (part of Canton Reserve/Stillwater Estates)
• Vote to accept Dalebrook Court as a town way (part of Canton Reserve/Stillwater Estates)

Other Meeting

The Galvin Middle School Council will review principal updates and 8th grade end-of-year plans. The body will discuss course selections and the transition of CHN to a district-wide event.

• Club fees for SY 25-26
• Course selections and overrides
• CHN transition to district-wide event
• 8th grade end-of-year updates
• Geothermal presentation scheduled for April 16th

Blue Hills Regional District

The Blue Hills Regional District School Committee's Preliminary Screening Committee will meet to discuss the treasurer position profile, finalize interview questions, and then enter executive session to interview applicants for employment.

• Discussion of the Treasurer profile/position
• Process for interviewing candidates and approval of interview questions
• Executive session to interview or consider applicants for employment

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will discuss three continuation cases. The major item is a proposal by Pulte Homes to construct a 50-unit, five-story condominium building in an Industrial district and Canton Junction Overlay district. Also on the agenda are a special permit/variance to create a buildable lot for a single-family home and a modification of a site plan for outdoor storage. The board will also approve minutes and decisions from the previous meeting.

• Pulte Homes: 50-unit garden-style condominium at 399 & 403 Neponset Street and 0 Jackson Street (5-25-SPA-SP-V)
• Brian and Angela Fuller: special permit/variance to create buildable lot at 3 Pecunit Street
• David Arrowsmith: modification of site plan for outdoor storage at 354 Turnpike Street
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Approval of decisions from previous meeting

School Committee

The Canton School Committee will consider votes on a revised fee schedule and a statement of interest for the Luce roof accelerated repair. The body will also review a grant from the One8 Foundation and discuss a climate change statement.

• Vote on MSBA 2025 Statement of Interest for the Luce roof accelerated repair
• Vote on revised CPS Fee Schedule
• Vote on GMS OpenSciEd Massachusetts Grant from the One8 Foundation
• Accounts Payable warrants for $642,017.62 and $939,468.11
• Payroll warrant for $1,900,115.07

Finance Committee

The Canton Finance Committee will discuss the Select Board's support for FY26 Operating Budget Requests and then hear presentations on 11 articles, including road acceptances, a Flood Plain Overlay District, and multiple zoning bylaw amendments. The committee will vote on those articles and also review and vote on Capital Planning Committee recommendations for capital motions. This virtual meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Discuss Select Board support for FY26 Operating Budget Requests
• Accept Stillwater Road, Dalebrook Court, and Foundry Way as Town Ways (Articles 24-26)
• Article 28: Flood Plain Overlay District
• Articles 29-35: Various zoning bylaw amendments (Section 11.0, Table A, Mixed-Use, Design Review, Height Exception, CCEOD, Zoning Map)
• Review and vote on Capital Planning Committee recommendations (Article 13)

The committee approved the March 5, 2025 minutes with a 5‑0‑0 vote and the March 12, 2025 minutes with a 4‑0‑1 vote. Members discussed FY26 municipal operating budget requests but took no action on those items. Voting on Articles 24, 25, and 26 was deferred until the Planning Board provides its recommendations.

• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)
• Deferred voting on Articles 24, 25, 26 until Planning Board recommendations

Conservation Commission

The Canton Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several wetland and stormwater permit applications, including an amendment for a parking lot expansion at 240 Turnpike Street (Judge Rotenberg Educational Center), a storage shed at Ponkapoag Golf Course, and continued hearings for properties at 75 Bayberry Road, 40 Greenlodge Street, and 399 Neponset Street. The Commission will also consider requests for full Certificates of Compliance for a 40-lot subdivision at Indian Lane & Industrial Lane, a warehouse at 70 Hudson Road, and a former substation at 96 Revere Street. New business items include approving legal costs for the donation of Forge Ponds, a summer ranger position, and treatment of Bolivar Pond for invasive plants.

• Amendment to Order of Conditions for parking lot expansion at 240 Turnpike Street (Judge Rotenberg Educational Center)
• Notice of Intent for storage shed and stormwater improvements at 2167 Washington Street (Ponkapoag Golf Course)
• Request for full Certificate of Compliance for 40-lot residential subdivision at Indian Lane & Industrial Lane (Toll Brothers)
• Request for full Certificate of Compliance for 70 Hudson Road warehouse construction
• New business: approve spending for legal costs for Forge Ponds donation, summer ranger position, and Bolivar Pond invasive plant treatment

Norfolk County Retirement Board

The Norfolk County Retirement Board will hold a regular meeting covering standard administrative items including approval of minutes, payments, new members and retirees, and legal matters. In executive session, the board will consider an accidental disability retirement application for Stephen McCarthy of Canton School and discuss the real property lease RFP. The board will also receive investment updates and vote on costs associated with a move.

• Consideration for accidental disability retirement for Stephen McCarthy (Canton School)
• Update on Real Property Lease RFP with discussion on impact of potential new lease
• Applications for 12(2)(d) survivor benefits from Paul Smith, Jennifer Powers, Raphael Gouthro
• Investment update with presentations from Wainwright, Reams Asset Management, PPM America, Income Research + Management
• Discussion and potential vote on attendant costs of move

School Committee

The Budget & Finance Sub-Committee will meet to discuss the fee schedule and the special education reserve. The body will also review AP and payroll warrants and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Fee schedule review
• Special education reserve discussion
• AP and Payroll warrants

Economic Development Committee

The Canton Economic Development Committee will review minutes, discuss a report for the Annual Town Meeting, receive business updates on Turnpike, Dan, and Shawmut Roads, and hear a presentation on water meters and rates for commercial/industrial properties, including related sewer and stormwater topics. The agenda also includes a job fair update and a Master Plan Implementation Committee update. No votes or binding decisions are listed; the meeting consists largely of updates and discussions.

• Review of EDC Committee Report for Annual Town Meeting (ATM)
• Business updates: Turnpike Street, Dan Road, Shawmut Road
• Presentation on water meters and rates for commercial/industrial properties, including sewer and stormwater
• Job fair / training update by Greg Murphy
• Master Plan Implementation Committee update

Capital Planning Committee

The Capital Planning Committee will discuss the capital planning process, timeline, and meeting schedule. They will review Municipal Capital Requests and Schools Capital Requests for FY2026. The committee will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Discuss capital planning process, timeline, and meeting schedule
• Review Municipal Capital Requests for FY2026
• Review Schools Capital Requests for FY2026
• Approve minutes from previous meetings

911 Committee

The Canton 911 Committee will meet on March 24, 2025, at 9:30 AM in the Assessors office to discuss ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) addresses. This is the only item on the agenda.

• Discussion of ADU addresses for 911 emergency response

School Committee

The Negotiations Sub-Committee will vote to enter executive session to conduct collective bargaining with the Canton Educators Association (CEA) and discuss strategy. The meeting will not reconvene in open session after the executive session.

• Vote to enter executive session for collective bargaining with Canton Educators Association (CEA)

Cable License Renewal Committee

The Cable License Renewal Committee will meet to discuss interviews with legal firms. The body intends to decide on a representative to serve the committee.

• Selection of a legal firm representative

Sustainability Committee

The Canton Sustainability and Climate Action Plan Committee will discuss the MVP 2.0 Grant Award, review the draft 'Prioritization Method Explained' document, and receive updates on the CAP Tracker and Energy Manager RFP. The meeting includes administrative updates and scheduling of future meetings.

• Review of MVP 2.0 Grant Award overview and timeline
• Discussion of draft 'Prioritization Method Explained' document for CAP
• Update on Energy Manager RFP
• Approval of February 20, 2025 meeting minutes (postponed to April 18)
• Canton GreenFest event planning on May 3, 2025

Capital Planning Committee

The committee will discuss the capital planning process, timeline, and meeting schedule. Members will review capital requests for the FY 2026 budget from both the municipality and the schools.

• Review of Municipal Capital Requests for FY 2026
• Review of Schools Capital Request for FY 2026
• Discussion of capital planning process and timeline

Finance Committee

The Canton Finance Committee will hold a virtual meeting via Zoom to review the School Committee's operating budget requests and vote on four articles. The articles include increasing the Special Education Reserve Account, accepting Community Preservation Committee recommendations, funding the annual July 4th celebration, and increasing the veterans tax exemption. The meeting will conclude with an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy.

• School Committee operating budget request review
• Vote on Article 16: Increase Special Education Reserve Account
• Vote on Article 15: Recommendations of the Canton Community Preservation Committee
• Vote on Article 14: Funding for the Annual 4th of July Community Celebration
• Vote on Article 23: Accept State Statute to increase veterans tax exemption

The Finance Committee voted unanimously to recommend a $1,000,000 appropriation to the Special Education Reserve Fund, funded by Free Cash, for the FY26 budget. The committee also reviewed the $59,033,748 FY26 School Department budget request and voted on several Community Preservation Committee (CPC) funding recommendations. Two CPC motions were deferred to the April 2 meeting for further discussion.

• Recommended $1,000,000 appropriation to Special Education Reserve Fund from Free Cash (7-0)
• Recommended $51,124 for CPC administrative expenses (7-0)
• Recommended $214,490 for Paul Revere Heritage Site debt service (7-0)
• Recommended $100,000 for Open Space & Recreation Plan update (7-0)
• Recommended $200,000 for Paul Revere Heritage Site pavilion (6-1)
• Deferred vote on $255,000 for Canton Affordable Housing Trust to April 2
• Recommended $90,000 for Hemenway Building window replacement (7-0)
• Recommended $40,000 for Canton Historical Society building analysis (7-0)

School Building Committee

The School Building Committee will meet to review project approvals and updates. The body will vote on the February 26 meeting minutes, project invoices, and a contract amendment for Consigli.

• Vote to approve Consigli Contract Amendment #2
• Vote to approve Project Invoices
• Budget update
• Schedule update
• Design update

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold continued hearings on a four-lot subdivision at 255 Rockland Street and a postponed 50-unit multi-family housing community at 399 & 403 Neponset Street. The board will also vote on accepting Stillwater Road, Foundry Lane, and Dalebrook Court as public town ways as part of the Canton Reserve development. Additionally, the board will approve meeting minutes and consider reappointments to multiple committees.

• Continued hearing for a four-lot residential subdivision at 255 Rockland Street (Zeus Construction LLC)
• Continued hearing for a 50-unit multi-family housing community at 399 & 403 Neponset Street & 0 Jackson Street (postponed to April 2, 2025)
• Vote to accept Stillwater Road as a town way (part of the Toll Brothers Canton Reserve development)
• Vote to accept Foundry Lane as a town way (part of the same development)
• Vote to accept Dalebrook Court as a town way (part of the same development)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to discuss updates on the interior renovation and park project, receive the director's report, and hear a Friends of the Library update. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and open the floor for public comment.

• Approve minutes from Feb. 25, 2025
• Friends of the Library update
• Director's report
• Interior renovation update
• Park project update

The Board of Library Trustees met on March 18, 2025, and approved the Warner Larsen bid for the park project, as described by OPM as acceptable. The board also received updates on the Friends of the Library's budget and events, the director's report on library operations, and the capital campaign. No other formal decisions were made; minutes from the previous meeting were tabled for revision.

• Approved Warner Larsen bid for park project (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of Feb. 25 minutes until April meeting
• Accepted Emily Prigot's participation via Zoom (unanimous)

Blue Hills Regional District

The Blue Hills Regional District School Committee holds a public hearing on the proposed FY26 operating budget and assessment, followed by a regular meeting. The committee will vote on the Program of Studies, out-of-state field trip donations, warrants, minutes, and the 25-26 school calendar.

• Public budget hearing for FY26 operating budget and assessment
• Vote on Program of Studies presented by Academic Director
• Vote on out-of-state field trip for Construction Tech to Bryant University
• Vote on donations/decommissioned items
• Vote on Warrants #15 and minutes approval

Capital Planning Committee

The committee will discuss the capital planning process, timeline, and meeting schedule. Members will review capital requests for the FY 2026 budget from both the municipality and the schools.

• Review of FY 2026 Municipal Capital Requests
• Review of FY 2026 Schools Capital Requests
• Discussion of capital planning process and timeline

School Committee

The Canton School Committee will hold a public hearing on the FY26 operating budget and then vote on its approval. They will also vote on opting out of School Choice for 2025-2026 and on an April 2026 student trip to France. A workshop with Open Architects will provide an update on a comprehensive financial review.

• Public hearing and vote on FY26 operating budget
• Public hearing and vote to opt out of School Choice for 2025-2026
• Vote on out-of-country travel request for April 2026 CHS trip to France
• Workshop with Open Architects on comprehensive financial review
• Consent agenda includes warrants ($518,716.68, $1,876,401.76, $30,772.02) and a $500 Special Olympics Grant

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings on three scheduled items: a special permit/variance to create a buildable lot at 3 Pecunit Street, dimensional relief for an addition at 6 Old Randolph Street, and a site plan modification for a sports wall board at 900 Washington Street. The board will also discuss continuations for modifications at 354 Turnpike Street and 90 Cedar Street, and note the pending March 27 hearing for a 50-unit condominium project. No final decisions are made at this meeting; all items are under consideration.

• Brian and Angela Fuller – 3 Pecunit Street – Special Permit and/or Variance to create a buildable lot for future single-family dwelling
• Rosemont Design, LLC/Martin Gambichler – 6 Old Randolph Street – Dimensional relief for addition to pre-existing non-conforming dwelling
• Canton Youth Lacrosse/Town of Canton – 900 Washington Street – Modification of Site Plan to install 47'x10' sports wall board
• David Arrowsmith – 354 Turnpike Street – Continuation: modification of site plan for outdoor storage
• NextGrid Berrytree, LLC/Capco Realty Trust – 90 Cedar Street – Continuation: modification for two accessory carport solar photovoltaic structures

Canton Walk, Bike and Hike Committee

The Canton Walk, Bike and Hike Committee will discuss updates on the Mary E Wentworth project and the Eliot Hollow Passive Recreation Area trail extension. The body will also plan for the Canton Green Fest 2025 and the Great Canton Cleanup.

• Planning for Mary E Wentworth project public meeting on April 4
• Eliot Hollow Passive Recreation Area trail extension update
• Canton Green Fest 2025 staffing for May 3
• Great Canton Cleanup fundraising and planning for April 5
• Town Planner update on mapping project

Capital Planning Committee

The Capital Planning Committee will discuss the capital planning process, timeline, and meeting schedule for the upcoming fiscal year. They will review municipal and school capital requests for FY 2026. The committee will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Discuss capital planning process, timeline, and meeting schedule
• Review Municipal Capital Requests for FY 2026
• Review Schools Capital Request for FY 2026
• Review and approve minutes from previous meetings

Finance Committee

The Canton Finance Committee meets virtually to discuss and consider votes on several articles for upcoming Town Meeting. Key items include a $15,000 appropriation for a Master Plan Update, recommendations from the Community Preservation Committee, and a presentation from Blue Hills Regional Technical School. The committee will also vote on adopting rules to govern Town Meeting and hear reports from standing committees.

• Discuss and consider vote on Article 20: $15,000 appropriation for Master Plan Update
• Discuss and consider vote on Article 15: Recommendations of the Canton Community Preservation Committee
• Presentation from Blue Hills Regional Technical School (Superintendent-Director Jill Rosetti, Business Manager Jill Brilhante, Canton rep Mark Driscoll)
• Discuss and consider vote on Article 2: Adopt Rules to Govern Town Meeting
• Discuss and consider vote on Article 3: Hear reports from Economic Development Committee, CAASA, By-Law Modernization Committee

The Canton Finance Committee voted 7-1 to recommend a $15,000 appropriation for a consultant to review and update the 2020 Master Plan's Action Plan, with funds from Free Cash. The committee also heard presentations on the Economic Development Committee report, Community Preservation Committee project recommendations, and the Blue Hills Regional Technical School FY26 budget, which includes a 23.03% assessment increase for Canton. The committee deferred voting on Article 15 (CCPC recommendations) to its next meeting.

• Approved $15,000 Master Plan update appropriation (7-1)
• Approved Article 3 motion to hear committee reports (7-0)
• Approved Article 2, Motion 1: Town Meeting schedule (8-0)
• Approved Article 2, Motion 2: Participation privileges list (8-0)
• Approved Article 2, Motion 3: Spending cap rule (8-0)
• Deferred vote on Article 15 (CCPC recommendations) to March 19

Cable License Renewal Committee

The Cable License Renewal Committee will interview candidates for legal counsel to assist with the renewal of Verizon's cable license. This is the only agenda item for the meeting.

• Interview potential counsel for Verizon Cable License Renewal

School Committee

The Budget & Finance Sub-Committee will meet to review and approve minutes from previous meetings and discuss the FY26 budget. No specific dollar amounts or proposals are listed in the agenda. This is a discussion-only session; no votes are scheduled.

• Review and approval of minutes from 1/31/25, 2/18/25, 2/25/25
• Discussion of FY26 budget (no details provided)

School Committee

The Budget & Finance Sub-Committee will review and approve meeting minutes from January and February 2025, discuss the FY26 budget, and review AP and payroll warrants. No specific dollar amounts or decisions are noted.

• Review and approval of minutes from 1/31/25, 2/18/25, 2/25/25
• Discussion of FY26 budget
• Review of AP and payroll warrants

Sustainability Committee

The committee will review minutes and hear updates on a public recycling information session with Republic Services, the Sustainability Climate Action Plan, and a second Bay State Textile recycling bin. Members will also plan upcoming community events including Earth Day (May 3) and a Boards and Committee Members Meeting (April 29). The meeting schedule for the rest of the year and a discussion of Zoom vs. Google Meets are also on the agenda.

• Update on public information session at Canton Public Library on recycling with Republic Services
• Update on Sustainability Climate Action Plan
• Planning for Earth Day on May 3 at Museum of American Bird Art
• Discussion of placement of 2nd Bay State Textile recycling bin in Canton
• Discussion of meeting schedule and Zoom vs. Google Meets

911 Committee

The 911 Committee will meet on March 11 to discuss the approval of a proposed street name for a new subdivision. The meeting will be held in the Assessors office.

• Approval of proposed street name for new subdivision

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review business updates and property tax matters. The agenda includes discussions on abatements, hardship, and ATB cases.

• Abatements
• ATB cases
• Hardship cases
• Hellenic Nursing and Rehab Center