Canton Select Board approves $8.9M in vendor warrants; Master Plan Committee elects leaders
The Canton Select Board approved vendor warrants totaling $8,889,294.15 during its June 30 meeting, according to the meeting agenda. The board also took up year-end reserve fund transfers, approved a common victualler license for The Muffin House Café at 22 Washington Street, a livery license for Bosa Luxury Ride, LLC, and the Canton Fall Classic Road Race on Oct. 25 at 1301 Washington Street. A $5,000 gift for summer programs was accepted.
Select Board
The board considered several end-of-fiscal-year reserve fund transfer requests. It also approved vendor warrants of $8,889,294.15. Other actions included permission for CAASA signs and a motion to enter executive session.
Master Plan Implementation Committee
On June 22, the Master Plan Implementation Committee elected a chair and vice chair, reviewed its goals and trajectory, and received updates on the Town Meeting/Heritage Festival and committee schedule. The committee approved minutes from its November 2025, February 2026, and March 2026 meetings.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee met June 23 and was scheduled to elect new officers and consider $600,000 in reserve fund transfers. Proposed allocations included $65,000 to Town Counsel, $85,000 to the Police Department, $331,104.61 to the Snow & Ice account, and $225,026.39 from other department surpluses. Minutes from the meeting are not yet published.
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee discussed several projects on June 24: the MBTA Communities 50-unit five-story residential development at 399 & 403 Neponset Street; a Cube Smart lease at 362 Turnpike Street effective July 1; Route 138/Turnpike Street plans from MassDOT; a new business at 275 Dan Road; and a proposal to improve the committee’s website. The group also addressed annual reorganization.
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals convened June 25 to consider an accessory-use proposal for padel ball courts at Blue Hill Country Club, 23 Pecunit Street. Minutes from the previous meeting were also under review.
Norfolk County Retirement Board
On June 24, the Norfolk County Retirement Board took up pension payments, new retirees, investment asset allocation, a real estate funding request, and a Section 15 forfeiture hearing for Robert Bullock. A PERAC audit and investment report were also discussed.
Coming up
- **July 6 – Board of Health**: Will vote on a food service license for Alchemist Baker at 563 Washington Street, reissuance of a tobacco license for Tri-Town Liquor, a chicken-keeping permit at 18 Randolph Street, amendments to the residential kitchen regulation, and appointment of a sanitarian.
- **July 9 – Zoning Board of Appeals**: Public hearings on a special permit for live entertainment on the outdoor patio at Hillside Pub (2 Royall Avenue), extended pool hours at 17 Greenbriar Road for the Ponkapoag Civic Association, dimensional relief for a two-story addition at 15 Pinedale Lane, and a site plan modification for United Rentals at 1010 Turnpike Street.
- **July 14 – Housing Authority**: Will discuss a MHP affordable housing application, vote on Hemenway Windows Phase 4 architect fees and certificates of complete for Rubin Federal Pacific panels, and review financial reports.
- **July 15 – Planning Board**: Signage installation at 548 Washington Street and an update to the Open Space and Recreation Plan are on the agenda.
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