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Home My WebLink About2004Annual Town Report Town of Canton 2OO4 This Annual Report is dedicated to Richard A. Stein Animal Control Officer In recognition of their years of service to the Town and their dedication to public service, we wish to recognize the retirement oJ: the individuals listed below. Finance Department Kathleen Cunniff Fire Department John Frye Police Department ]ames Brown Thomas Keleher Public Works Department Kevin Kelly Ronald Pasquarosa, Sr. School Department Jeanine Beaton Norman Bernard Ronald Berube Albert D'Attanasio Robert Feerick Brenda Flood Patricia Flynn Marilyn Gibson-Panciocco Judith Healy Elizabeth Lewis Linda MacDeod Karen Maloney Donald Messinger Kenneth Oles Theresa Petringa William Redmond Jacqueline Sefton Susan Sternburg Sheila Therou Rapalje Robert Waxman Karen Wilensky 4 James F. Leary, Sr. - School Department 2003 Robert Beasley - Fire Department Robert Pesaturo - Recreation Department Richard A. Stein - Animal Control Margaret Hart - School Department David P. Mahn - Fire Department (Chaplain) CANTON ALMANAC IMPORTANT INFORMATION Settled 1650 United States Senators Edward M. Kennedy, Boston Incorporated 1797 John F. Kerry, Boston Location Representative in Congress Southeastern (9TM Congressional District) Massachusetts at Stephen Lynch, Boston The Foot of the Blue Hills Population: 19,703 Councilors: Form of Government (Second District - Precincts 1-6) Open Town Meeting Kelly A. Timilty, Boston Total Number of Registered Voters: 13,787 State Senators Tax Rate: (Norfolk, Bristol & Plymouth Residence - $9.16 District) Commercial - $18.81 Brian Joyce, Milton Taxable Property $3,411,584,500 Representative in General Court (6th Norfolk District) School System: William C. Galvin, Canton 3 Elementary, 1 Middle 1 High School, 1 Parochial Annual Town Election Date Elementary, Blue Hill First Tuesday after the Regional Technical School First Monday in April Police: Annual Town Meeting: Chief, 3 Lieutenants Last Monday of April - 7:30PM 7 Sergeants & 33 Patrolmen Highways Fire: Town: 91 miles Chief, Deputy Chief, 5 Captains, State: 5.3 miles 5 Lieutenants, 40 Firefighters Altitude 126.8 feet above sea level APPOINTMENTS Town Administrator Executive Assistant William T. Friel Christina A. Carlton Town Accountant Supervisor of Buildings Paul Gargano Bernard J. Fallon Superintendent of Public Works M.B.T.A. Advisory Member Michael T. Trotta George Comeau Fire Chief Constables Thomas J. Ronayne III Peter S. Bright Kenneth Berkowitz Police Chief Helena Findlen Peter S. Bright Florence Schrank Eugene Carter, III Charles E. Penders Robert Applebaum Town Counsel Rosalind Applebaum Paul DeRensis Thomas J. Brown Paul Cohen Building Commissioner Robert D. Churchill Edward Walsh Harold March Donald MacDougall Finance Director/Collector/Treasurer Board of Health Director James Murgia John Ciccotelli Director of Library Mark Lague Veteran's Service Agent Emergency Management Anthony Andreotti Chief Director Frank LaBollita Custodian of Tax Title Assistant Collector/Treasurer James Murgia Jane Consalvi Deputy Assessor Workers Compensation Agent John J. Wieliczki Gayle McCracken Sealer of Weights & Measures Tree Warden & Pest Control Mark E. Kelly, Jr. Ronald Pasquarosa, Sr. Parking Clerk Animal Meat Inspector Paul S. Andreani, D.V.M Plumbing & Gas Inspector Animal Control Officer William Armando Ellen Barnett Superintendent of Fire Alarms Wiring Inspector Thomas J. Ronayne III Paul Reynolds Building Inspector Paul McCarthy TOWN OFFICERS Elected Term Expires April of SELECTMEN, BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & LICENSING BOARD BOARD OF SELECTMEN John J. Connolly, Chairman .............................. 2007 Avril T. Elkort, Vice Chairperson ......................... 2006 Robert E. Burr, Jr., Clerk ................................. 2005 Victor D. DelVecchio .................................... 2005 Gerald A. Salvatori, Jr. .................................. 2006 TOWN CLERK Tracy Kenney .......................................... 2006 BOARD OF ASSESSORS Daniel Flood, Chairman ................................. 2005 William C. Galvin ...................................... 2007 Rocco Digirolamo ...................................... 2006 BOARD OF HEALTH James Marathas, Chairman .............................. 2005 Claire D. Maranda ...................................... 2007 Alan M. Leary ......................................... 2006 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Robert H. Barker, Jr., Chairman .......................... 2007 Paul Matthews ......................................... 2006 Laura Hallowell ........................................ 2005 John Bonnanzio ........................................ 2005 Reuki B. Schutt ......................................... 2007 PLANNING BOARD Peter Pineo, Chairman .................................. 2006 George F. Jenkins, Jr. .................................... 2005 Dean J. Miller .......................................... 2008 Jeremy Comeau ........................................ 2007 Jilian Hayes ........................................... 2009 TRUSTEES OF LIBRARY Betty Chelmow, Chairman ............................... 2007 Nancy S. Mark ......................................... 2006 Vincent E Shea ......................................... 2006 Margaret Mead ........................................ 2007 Susan Cogliano ........................................ 2005 Elected Term Expires April of George T. Comeau ...................................... 2005 Elizabeth Parker ....................................... 2005 Marcia Connors ........................................ 2006 Lauren B. Geraghty ..................................... 2007 CANTON HOUSING AUTHORITY William McDaid ........................................ 2008 Martin A. Dorian ....................................... 2009 George Schugmann ..................................... 2005 Jill A. Duggan (State Appointee) .......................... 2006 Robert J. Gildea, Jr ...................................... 2006 BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES Appointed Terms APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN Expires April of Beautification Committee Term/Expire 3 Years June Alfano ..................................... 04/30/2006 Marie C. Gibbs .................................. 04/30/2007 Michael McHugo ................................ 04/30/2007 Shirley Morse ................................... 04/30/2007 Peter Pineo ...................................... 04/30/2005 Building A Study Committee - David Bogosian appointed by CPC ................. 04/30/2005 Leonard Barnett appointed by Fin Com ............. 04/30/2005 John Bonnanzio appointed by School Corem ......... 04/30/2005 Anthony Braconi appointed by Moderator .......... 04/30/2005 Jeremy Comeau appointed by Planning Board ...... 04/30/2005 Victor Del Vecchio appointed by Selectmen .......... 04/30/2005 Gerald Salvatori, Jr. appointed by Moderator ....... 04/30/2005 Cable Advisory Committee Term/Expire 1 Year Paul Alfano ..................................... 04/30/2005 James Sims, Chairman ............................ 04/30/2005 Joseph Webb .................................... 04/30/2005 Canton Center Design Review Board - appointed by the Planning Board (5 member board) P. Christopher Podgurski, member of Downtown Canton Association Kathleen Keith, Historical Rep Andrea K. Schmitt, occupation experience Citizens at Large (2) 1. Dean Miller, Ted Galeota, Canton Veteran's Council Term/Expire 1 Year George Berteletti ................................. 04/30/2005 Robert DeYeso ................................... 04/30/2005 John Friel ....................................... 04/30/2005 Walter Molis .................................... 04/30/2005 Arline Love ..................................... 04/30/2005 Edward Piana ................................... 04/30/2005 George Sykes .................................... 04/30/2005 Mary Zammarripa ............................... 04/30/2005 Frank LaBollita .................................. 04/30/2005 Commissions on Disabilities TermJExpire 3 Years Lawrence Ransford, Chairman ..................... 04/30/2005 vacancy Lynn Findlen Valkanas ........................... 04/30/2007 Laura Findlen Lane .............................. 04/30/2007 James Whelan ................................... 04/30/2007 Conservation Commission TermJExpire 3 Year James Sims ...................................... 04/30/2007 Robert Doe ...................................... 04/30/2005 Edward Lynch ................................... 04/30/2006 David McLelland ................................ 04/30/2007 John Friel ....................................... 04/30/2006 Jan Marrie Hagan ................................ 04/30/2005 Scott Staiti ...................................... 04/30/2007 Council on Aging Term/Expires 3 years John Friel, Chairman ............................. 04/30/2007 Carol Volpe, Vice-Chair ........................... 04/30/2006 Robert DeYeso ................................... 04/30/2006 John Hagerty ................................... 04/30/2005 Elizabeth Lethin ................................. 04/30/2006 Louise Hannington ............................... 04/30/2005 James Fitzpatrick ................................ 04/30/2007 Fair Housing Committee Term/Expires 1 year Ann Gifford ..................................... 04/30/2005 Gwen Murphy ................................... 04/30/2005 Delores Tuggle .................................. 04/30/2005 Field Study Committee Victor D. Del Vecchio ............................. 04/30/2005 Laura Hallowell ................................. 04/30/2005 Deidre A. Moritz ................................. 04/30/2005 Christine O'Connor .............................. 04/30/2005 10 William Dickie ................................... 04/30/2005 Larry Bogue ..................................... 04/30/2005 Robert Burr ..................................... 04/30/2005 David Merrigan ................................. 04/30/2005 Peter Scozzar .................................... 04/30/2005 Timothy Brooks .................................. 04/30/2005 Daniel Muse .................................... 04/30/2005 William J. Armando, Jr. ........................... 04/30/2005 Jeffrey Kaylor ................................... 04/30/2005 Anthony Braconi ................................. 04/30/2005 Danny Erickson .................................. 04/30/2005 Christopher Little ............................... 04/30/2005 Michael Winkler ................................. 04/30/2005 Ed Martin ....................................... 04/30/2005 Canton Cultural Council Term/Expires 3 Years Marilyn Curran .................................... 04/30/05 Richard Rousseau .................................. 04/30/07 Barbara Walsh ..................................... 04/30/05 Jane Lash ......................................... 04/30/06 James Valin ....................................... 04/30/06 Local Emergency Planning Committee Thomas J. Ronayne III,Chair ....................... 04/30/2005 Francis A. Labollita .............................. 04/30/2005 David Crowley, Chair ............................ 04/30/2005 John Ciccotelli ................................... 04/30/2005 Lt. Ken Berkowitz ................................ 04/30/2005 Beth Erickson .................................... 04/30/2005 George Comeau ................................. 04/30/2005 Michael Trotta ................................... 04/30/2005 Herbert King .................................... 04/30/2005 Avril T. Elkort ................................... 04/30/2005 Mark Good ..................................... 04/30/2005 Robert Ready .................................... 04/30/2005 Gary Moore ..................................... 04/30/2005 James Roberts ................................... 04/30/2005 Matt Franco ..................................... 04/30/2005 Robert Teehan .................................. 04/30/2005 Anthony Pate ................................... 04/30/2005 Claire Maranda .................................. 04/30/2005 Jane Thornton ................................... 04/30/2005 Historical Commission Term expires in 3 Years George T. Comeau ............................... 04/30/2006 James A. Fitzpatrick .............................. 04/30/2005 Dean Miller ..................................... 04/30/2005 11 Lorraine S. Burke ................................ 04/30/2006 Wallace E Gibbs ................................. 04/30/2007 Mary Anne Byrnes ............................... 04/30/2007 Kathleen Keith .................................. 04/30/2007 Industrial Development Finance Authority - Five year appointment Edward R. Piana ................................. 04/30/2009 Vacancy Vacancy Playground & Recreation Commission William J. Armando, Jr ............................ 04/30/2005 Cabot Devol III .................................. 04/30/2005 Ada V. Goodrich ................................. 04/30/2005 Sue Reddington ................................. 04/30/2007 Jospeh A. Uliano ................................. 04/30/2007 Larry Bogue ..................................... 04/30/2007 Timothy Brooks .................................. 04/30/2005 Ponkapoag School Use Study Committee Jeremy Comeau Peter Pineo Registrars of Voters Marilyn C. Curran ............................... 04/30/2005 Marie Blanchard ................................. 04/30/2006 Peter R. Sarra .................................... 04/30/2007 Revere Barn Study Committee Peter Pineo ...................................... 04/30/2005 Fred Fairfield .................................... 04/30/2005 Jeremy Comeau .................................. 04/30/2005 Traffic Study Committee Peter S. Bright ................................... 04/30/2005 Thomas Clark ................................... 04/30/2005 Augustine DeCembrele .......................... 04/30/2005 Ronald Pasquarosa, Sr. ........................... 04/30/2005 Michael Trotta, Chairman ......................... 04/30/2005 Patricia Francescon ................................ 04/30/2005 Francis Clines ................................... 04/30/2005 Water/Sewer Rate Policy Committee Edward J. Lynch, Jr ............................... 04/30/2005 James Murgia ................................... 04/30/2005 Ronald Redquest ................................. 04/30/2005 Edward M. Sullivan .............................. 04/30/2005 12 Michael Trotta ................................... 04/30/2005 Anthony Pate ................................... 04/30/2005 James E Moran .................................. 04/30/2005 Larraine Redquest ............................... 04/30/2005 Joseph D. Shea .................................. 04/30/2005 Youth Commission Sara Martin ..................................... 04/30/2005 Anthony Braconi ................................. 04/30/2005 Denise Finkel .................................... 04/30/2005 Brian Loughran .................................. 04/30/2006 Janet Susi ....................................... 04/30/2005 Zoning Board of Appeals Greg Pando ..................................... 04/30/2005 James E Fitzgerald, Jr ............................. 04/30/2006 Paul B. Carroll ................................... 04/30/2007 Zoning Board of Appeals Associate Members Charles Armando ................................ 04/30/2005 Robert Quigley .................................. 04/30/2005 TOWN SICK BANK COMMITTEE Gayle McCracken Human Resources Administrator Louis Jutras Information Systems Manager Paul Gargano Town Accountant John Wieliczki Deputy Assessor Bernard Fallon Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds (union rep.) Lisa Grega Engineer Ronald Pasquarosa, Jr. Sewer Dept. (union rep) HEALTH INSURANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Lisa Quinn, AFSCME Ronald Pasquarosa, Jr., AFSCME Glen Piro, Canton Police Association Edward Mulvey, Canton Teachers Association Daniel Therriault, Retiree Diane Tynan Corletto, Administrative Employees Association Helena Findlen, Superior Officers Herbert King, Canton Firefighters Association Lisa Grega, Professional Employees Association ADA TRANSITION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE James Moran/designee Capital Planning Committee Dr. Irene Sherry Kaplan Superintendent of Schools 13 Mr. Edward Walsh Building Commissioner Bernard Fallon Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds Jeffrey Kaylor Recreation Director Lawrence Ransford Commission on Disabilities Robert Lash/designee Finance Committee Bob McCarthy/designeeBuilding Renovation Committee William T. Friel Board of Selectmen Feasibility Study Committee for a Third Fire Station Chief Thomas Ronayne, III James Fitzpatrick appointed by Moderator Gerald Salvatori appointed by Moderator John Connolly appointed by Selectmen Peter Pineo appointed by Planning Board Ed Freitas - Fire Dept. member appointed by Moderator Joseph Croce appointed by CPC Martin Williams appointed by Fin. Com. UNION PRESIDENTS Lisa Grega, PEA transferred to personal contract 12/6/04 - PEA no longer in effect Edward Freitas, IAFF Officer Charles Rae, Police Helena Findlen, Superior Officers Allan White, AFSCME - DPW Diane Tynan-Corletto, AEA 14 APPOINTED BY MODERATOR Finance Committee Diane Gustafson ....................................... 2006 Leonard Barnett ........................................ 2005 David Hofferberth ...................................... 2007 Patricia Johnson ........................................ 2007 Bob Lash .............................................. 2007 Sepp Bergschneider, Chair ............................... 2005 Paul Weitz ............................................. 2007 Johnathan Arata ........................................ 2006 Joan Schottenfeld ....................................... 2006 John Friel .............................................. 2006 Ted Powell ............................................ 2005 Robert Ciccketti ........................................ 2007 Personnel Board Richard Volkin,Chair ................................... 2007 Robert L. Giuliano ...................................... 2005 Keith Moore ........................................... 2005 Capital Planning Committee James Moran, Chairman ................................. 2006 James Magee .......................................... 2006 Joseph V. Croce, Jr. ..................................... 2005 Kevin T. Feeney ........................................ 2005 David Bogosian ........................................ 2005 Joseph Perry ........................................... 2005 Frank Hale ............................................ 2005 Building Renovations Committee Robert McCarthy, Chairman Charles Armando Chris Podgurski Paul Alfano Anthony Salvucci Maureen A. McDonough James Magee A1 Cronin Kevin Feeney Laura Hallowell John Connolly James Murgia York Street Open Space Committee Gene Manning - Chairman Charles Cox Waiter Gibbs Carl Lavin David McLelland Peter Pineo Avril Elkort 15 BOARD OF SELECTMEN The Canton Board of Selectmen and their staff continue to dedicate themselves to the efficient delivery of quality municipal services. The Board of Selectmen will continue to prioritize cost effective utilization of limited pub- lic monies, for municipal service delivery. We recognize that the delivery of municipal services will continue to be difficult, due to the real financial limitations that the Town of Canton contin- ues to face. The rising costs of adequate health care plans for Town employ- ees have proven to be a real budget challenge. "New revenue" has not increased at the same rate as the increase in operating expenses and vital cap- ital needs, which impedes the Town's ability to introduce worthy new pro- grams and service improvements. Our past reliance on local reserves, a source of funding considered non- reoccurring revenue, to balance our operational budgets, is not possible because we no longer have the luxury of such a predictable resource. We, along with Department Heads, must look for other ways to enhance revenues to properly fund our current real and projected needs. It is recommended that new sources of revenue, such as economic development initiatives, review new and/or increase fees for services and programs, the purchase of street- lights from NSTAR, (expected annual savings of $100,000) and rely on citizens' participation by overriding the provisions of Proposition 2 1/2 for employee wage increases and school/municipal building improvements and construc- tion projects, are just a few examples. The citizens are the sole entity that can approve new sources of revenue, and without citizen participation, reduction recommendations in operational and capital expenditures will, unfortunately, have to be undertaken. The Board of Selectmen's efforts and commitment to continue to provide quality municipal services has never been stronger. Our police, fire, ambu- lance, inspections, financial, veterans, information systems, public works, including water/sewer services, rubbish and recycling, recreation, legal, prop- erty maintenance, animal control, local emergency planning and general gov- ernment are all performing well. On April 6, 2004, the Town of Canton held a historic event with the elec- tion of a five-member Board of Selectmen. Since the Town's first election held on March 6, 1797, the Town of Canton's Board of Selectmen had been com- prised of three members. The Town's registered voters, by ballot vote, held on April 8, 2003, voted in favor of a five-members Board of Selectmen. On this historic day, John J. Connolly was elected to his sixth three-year term, Gerald A. Salvatori, Jr. was elected to a two-year term, and Robert E. Burr, Jr. was elected to a one-year term. Immediately following the 2004 Annual Town Meeting, the Board reorganized. This reorganization was a follows: Mr. John J. Connolly, Chairman; Avril T. Elkort, Vice-Chairman; Robert E. Burr, Jr., Clerk; Victor D. Del Vecchio, Member; Gerald A. Salvatori, Jr., Member. 16 The Board would like to thank all department heads and staff for their continued hard work and efforts on behalf of the citizens of Canton. Our suc- cesses were accomplished with limited staff and funding. We feel this demon- strates the quality and resourcefulness of our personnel and their commitment to the Town. This year, the Board of Selectmen has met regularly on an average of three times a month, excluding the summer months when our meetings were conducted on a bi-weekly basis. The Board of Selectmen's Office continues to be extremely busy. The workload of this office is ever increasing while staffing increase has not occurred. These public service demand increases are being felt across the entire organization. Employee contract negotiation/grievance arbitration, regular administrative and general business responsibilities, including licensing of various types, appointments to various town commit- tees, oversee town audit, establishment of policies and procedures, direct the departments under our control and jurisdiction, conduct public hearings, per- sonnel issues of all types, monitor legal issues, guide economic development initiatives and budget approval and recommendation are just some of the focus areas for our Board. The Board of Selectmen are committed to seeking out any private and/or public grant opportunities and other creative funding sources that will financially and programmatically benefit the Town of Canton and its residents. The Board would like to thank all who have utilized "Selectmen Direct", a web based communication tool that allows citizens to directly contact the Board of Selectmen. All citizens are encouraged to conveniently communicate with the Board via email at bos@town.canton.ma.us. An automatic written response is sent to anyone using the service. The following initiatives have also continued and/or have been accom- plished during the past year. 1. The State's largest grant for Streetscape was awarded to the Town and was received in August of this year. Lt. Governor Kerry Healey presented the Board of Selectmen a $1.86M Public Works Economic Development (PWED) Grant for the Canton Center Revitalization Streetscape Improvement Project. The efforts and persistence of William T. Friel, Town Administrator, and Roger Nicholas, Town Planner are commendable. We also recognize the efforts and support from Representative William C. Galvin, Senator Brian A. Joyce, Daniel A. Grabauskas, Secretary of Transportation, and John Cogliano, Commissioner of the Highway Department. A Streetscape Grant Project Oversight Committee was created to ensure that the plans for streetscape improvements served the needs of the entire community. The Committee has 18 members that began their aggressive meet- ing schedule early-December. 2. The Town continues its participation in the Southeast Regional Services Group (SERSG) for municipal service delivery. SERSG has principal- 17 ly focused on purchasing, personnel training and information exchange, it also includes an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Drug and Alcohol test- ing, which is required by the Federal Government for employees who must possess Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDL). 3. We continue to work with the Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA), Norfolk County Selectmen's Association and the Massachusetts Selectmen's Association on legislative matters impacting our Town and all the Towns of the Commonwealth. This cooperative effort permits us to deliver to the citizens of Canton services in as cost efficient and effective manner as pos- sible. 4. The Senior Tax Rebate Program proved once again to be a success. This program administered with the assistance of John Wieliczki, Deputy Assessor and Diane Tynan-Corleto, Director Council on Aging, benefited all who participated, both volunteers and Town Departments. 5. Well #9 final testing continued in 2004. Water sampling is being con- ducted with the expert assistance of the SEA engineering firm. Into the future the town expects to appreciate a savings of millions of dollars by producing water locally at more than one half the cost of purchasing water from the MWRA. 6. The Board of Selectmen Administrative Code was approved in January. It has proven to be a valuable guide by which operating procedures for the Board of Selectmen can evolve and be created over time to best serve the community. The five-member Board of Selectmen continues to support and endorse the policies and procedures of the Administrative Code. 7. The Town of Canton, as a result of the leadership of the board of Selectmen, reached its 10% affordable housing requirement(s), as mandated by the State, by approving two following developments: Pequit View, which will consist of 80 two-bedroom condominiums and Pequit Village, which will con- sist of 159 two-bedroom apartments. Both developments will be located off Turnpike Street. The Town is confident that these two developments will not jeopardize the Town's infrastructure, while also providing affordable housing for our citizens whom require it, such as our municipal employees. 8. The Board of Selectmen and the Conservation Commission success- fully executed a Memorandum of Agreement for the construction of two soc- cer fields at Pequitside Farm as recommended by the Field Study Committee. The fields are to be constructed on the upper lawn. It is anticipated that in the spring of 2006, the two fields will be completed. We would like to thank the Field Study Committee for their continued hard work on various aspects of improving field surfaces and providing new field locations. 9. The Field Study Committee remains diligent in their efforts toward their private fund raising goal of $1M for the artificial turf and track project at Memorial Field, led by the Board of Selectmen. 18 10. The Board of Selectmen continued to assist and oversee various municipal building along with the Buildings Renovations Committee. The new Police Facility at the Eliot School location was completed this year, and construction is underway for improvements to the Revere Street Public Safety Facility for the exclusive use by the Fire Department. Planning for a DPW Facility remains a high priority for the Board. All options are being investi- gated to successfully design and construct a new DPW Facility. We were grat- ified to see the commencement of reconstruction of the High Street Bridge, which is expected to be completed in the Fall of 2005. The patience of our cit- izens has been greatly appreciated during this project. 11. Congressman Stephen Lynch announced at a public meeting, that the Town of Canton, Board of Selectmen, was the recipient of a Federal Grant in the amount of $50,000 for safety and aesthetic improvements to the MBTA overpass at Canton Junction. 12. Plans for the improvements to the intersections of Route 138 @ Washington Street and Randolph Street, continue to progress, and received $1.5 million dollars in State construction grant funds. Also initiated this year was major corridor redesign for Route 138 from Dan Road to Randolph Street. The majority of easements necessary to complete the Route 138 intersections have been identified, approved, and finalized by the voters of the Town at Annual Town Meeting 2004. 13. At the Annual Town Meeting, the Board requested, and the voters approved, an amendment to the Town By-Law that allows for a change in the way legal voters shall receive a copy of the Annual Town Report each year. Beginning with the Annual Town Report of 2004, legal voters may obtain a copy of the Report at the Town Clerk's Office, the Board of Selectmen's Office, and at the Reference Desk of the Canton Public Library, as well as on the Town Web Site. A copy of the Report shall be delivered to every legal voter who so requests a copy. The cost savings realized by this By-Law change, are esti- mated at $9,500. 14. The Town continues to implement the recommendations for reorga- nization of the Town's Department of Public Works, as outlined in the DPW operational audit completed in March of 2003. Dan Teague was appointed to the newly created position of DPW Operations Manager. The responsibilities of the Operations Manager's position differ from the responsibilities of the position of Assistant Superintendent, which was held by Ronald (Butch) Pasquarosa, Sr., prior to his retirement this year. The transition of new per- sonnel and revised responsibilities has been a relatively smooth one. 15. The Board is in the final stage of purchase and acquisition of munic- ipal streetlights in the Town, from NSTAR. A Request for Proposals is being prepared for the operations and maintenance of the streetlights, once they are owned by the Town. It is estimated that the costs associated with the purchase of the streetlights of approximately $321K, will be recouped in three year's time. 19 16. The Pleasant and Washington Street Safety Project has been com- pleted, which included the installation of traffic lights and intersection recon- figuration. The traffic flow is much improved at this busy location, as well as enhanced safety conditions for motorists and pedestrians alike. A review of Police Department accident data supports this finding. 17. For the safety of the citizens of Canton, the Board of Selectmen revised their taxi and livery regulations. The updated regulations requires that every taxi/livery vehicle be inspected by the Police Chief or his designee, and that each taxi driver apply for a Special Operator's License and wear a photo ID while transporting passengers. 18. The Board of Selectmen's office has experienced changes in staffing. The Board welcomed Judy Nelson in February, when she was appointed to the position of Board of Selectmen Secretary, vacated by Kate Miceli. Several months later, Judy was promoted to the position of Administrative Secretary, upon the resignation of Matt Romero. Matt accepted the position of Executive Assistant in the Town of Framingham, and we wish him well. The Board wel- comed Jen Andrews in December, when she was appointed to the position of Board of Selectmen Secretary. 19. It is anticipated that the overhead wire removal project in the Downtown Business District should be completed by Fall 2005. The connec- tion of the new conduit to private properties is underway. The last phase will be to remove all poles and overhead wires. We understand the inconveniences endured by the property owners and business operators in the downtown area, and thank them for their patience and cooperation. 20. NSTAR is proposing to install an underground cable transmission power line on Route 138, starting from Stoughton and going through Canton, to provide electrical service to Boston and points north as electrical power needs continue to grow in the region. The plan to utilize Route 138 for this power line installation has been determined, by NSTAR, as the least disruptive plan in terms of traffic and environmental issues. The State Energy Commission has approved the NSTAR plan for this project. The Town con- tinues its discussions, including mitigation, with NSTAR. 21. The Board of Selectmen received a grant to convert all traffic signals to "LED" equipped for annual costs savings of $6,500. 22. The Board continues to hold quarterly meetings of the Canton Communication forum. All members of Boards, Committees and Commissions are invited to these informal meetings to enhance communica- tion and coordinate approaches on important public issues. 23. The utilization of outside legal counsel continues to provide many benefits to the Town. The medium sized firm contracted by the Town offers a variety of legal specialists who are readily available to serve the needs of the Town. 20 24. The Board of Selectmen actively maintains its communication with its Police, Fire, Emergency Preparedness and School Departments, the Town's Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) as well as the State (MEMA) and Federal (FEMA) agencies, to ensure the proper level of communications, equipment and training are ongoing in Canton to respond to any emergency that may arise. We would like to express our gratitude to Senator Brian Joyce and Representative William Galvin, on behalf of all citizens of Canton, for their persistent legislative support on Beacon Hill. Their efforts to assist the Town in obtaining a long-term lease renewal for the Metropolis Skating Rink, has generated a mutual dialogue between the Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Town. We would be remiss if the Board did not publicly thank all of the citizen volunteers that serve the Town on the various Committees, Boards and Commissions. The Town would not be able to operate with the degree of effi- cacy and professionalism, as it presently does. Thank you for your assistance. We would especially like to thank William Friel, Christina Carlton, Matthew Romero, Judith Nelson and Jennifer Andrews for all of your efforts on our behalf throughout the year. The Board of Selectmen wishes to recognize and honor all of the brave men and women serving in the armed forces overseas to preserve freedom in the world. Respectfully submitted, John J. Connolly, Chairman CANTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN 21 ANIMAL CONTROL DEPARTMENT RICHARD A. STEIN ANIMAL SHELTER Mailing Address: 801 Washington St. Telephone: 781-575-6507 Fax: 781-575-6594 Web Site Address: www. town.canton.ma.us Shelter E mail: ebarnett@town.canton.ma.us Ellen M. Barnett, ACO, Department Supervisor Paul E. Bastable, Asst. ACO, Office Assistant Hours: Weekdays 9:00AM to 3:30PM Weekends: By Appointment Emergency Coverage 24 hours (Call 781-828-1212) Shelter Address: 150 Bolivar St. (rear of Department of Public Works) The year 2004 was a difficult one for the Animal Control Department. Dick Stein who was the ACO for 32 years became sick in January and passed away on August 25th. In October the shelter was dedicated to him with a very nice ceremony and the unveiling of a beautiful sign. He is greatly missed, but will not be forgotten. We will continue to build on his foundation. In 2004 we again stressed the importance of licensing your dogs. At years end there were 1,720 licensed. The fee for a spayed/neutered dog is $10. An unaltered dog is $15.00. In order to license a dog it must have a current rabies vaccination. According to Mass Law, a dog 6 months of age or over must be licensed by April 1st. Licenses are available at the Town Clerks Office after January 1st of every year. We would suggest that you make it a habit to license your dogs shortly after the first of the year so it will be easier to remember. This year the animal control department sheltered and found homes for 135 dogs and 91 cats. In addition 23 animals from Sharon were cared for. The requests for assistance with wildlife continue to increase. This year we received over 500 calls regarding wildlife. Please keep your cats inside and don't leave small dogs alone outdoors. Do not leave rubbish outside. Do not feed wildlife. Make sure garage doors are shut. Several Girl and Boy Scout Troops visited the shelter during the year. We spoke with them on the responsibility of having a pet. We also discussed wildlife issues. We received a donation of $5,000 from the Copeland Family Foundation. We plan to replace the very old cages that are presently in the "dog room". This donation brings us closer to our goal. A sincere thank you to the Copeland Family Foundation for their generosity. 22 We want to express our appreciation to Kendall Sceviour who created the web site for the shelter. The very talented Kendall is in the 7th grade at the Galvin Middle School. Her efforts have helped to bring the shelter to the atten- tion of many potential adopters. Thank you to Peg Thurler for her diligence in finding homes for our "guests". Peg comes in faithfully once or twice a week to get information on "who's who" at the shelter. Her weekly article in the Canton Citizen is a favorite of many. I want to thank our volunteers Jackie Leighton, Ann Goetze, and Barbara Penders. The time they spend with the animals is a great help. Thank you to Dr. Paul Andreani, Dr. Cari Hiler, Dr. Sara Joseph and the entire staff at the Canton Veterinary Hospital. The care and support they provide enables us to make sure that the animals adopted from this shelter are healthy and ready for their new homes. Thanks to the Police and Fire Departments for all their assistance. Thank you to the Board of Selectmen, Town Administrator Bill Friel, the Board of Health, the MIS Department and the staff of the Town Clerks Office for their support. Thanks to all of you who stopped by for a visit with donations, and those who anonymously left donations at the door. The gifts of food, blankets, money and all the other much needed supplies are truly appreciated. Respectfully submitted, Ellen M. Barnett, ACO ANIMAL CONTROL/RABIES CONTROL DEPARTMENT 23 ANIMAL INSPECTOR My duties as animal Inspector in 2004 included inspecting the barns and stables located in Canton. The barn inspection book was sent to the Board of Health in Boston prior to January 1st as required by law. Orders of Quarantine were issued for bite wounds and wounds of unknown origin throughout the year. Respectfully, Paul Andreani ANIMAL INSPECTOR 24 BOARD OF ASSESSORS Members of the Board of Assessors Daniel J. Flood, Chairman Rocco DiGirolamo William C. Galvin The Board of Assessors hereby submits its annual report: Gross Amount to be Raised by Taxation: $62,311,714 Total Estimated Receipts and Available Funds: 23,359,434 Net Amount to be Raised by Taxation: 38,952,280 Residential and Open Space Valuation: 2,613,432,533 Commercial, Industrial and Personal Property Value: 798,151,967 Total Taxable Valuation: $3,411,584,500 Residential Tax Rate $ 9.16 Commercial Tax Rate 18.81 The Board of Assessors received notice that the tax rates were approved in March 2004. We want to thank our current staff for their assistance during this and previous years. We also want to thank other Town Officials, Boards, Committees and Commissions for their assistance. Taxpayers are reminded that the next revaluation will be as of January 2006. At the time of this sub- mittal, the Board of Assessors was completing work on setting the 2005 tax rates. Final approval should be granted by February 2005. As in the past, the Board of Assessors thanks the taxpayers of the Town of Canton for their coop- eration. Respectfully submitted, Daniel J Flood, Chairman 25 BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE June Alfano Marie C. Gibbs Michael McHugo Peter Pineo Shirley More, Chairman Meetings as needed and posted - (781) 828-0688 The members of the Beautification Committee continue to serve as advi- sors to the selectmen and others when we are asked (per Article 23, Section 6A of the Town Bylaws). We were pleased to advise regarding the planting of trees along Washington Street between Dedham and Pleasant Streets. We were also asked to recommend plantings along Pleasant Street in that area. The BOS appointed one of our members to serve on the Streetscape Grant Project Oversight Committee. This is proving to be very interesting and we appreciate the opportunity to have input regarding how to make our downtown more attractive. Another member is regularly attending the Canton Communication Forum Meetings. During construction of the new Police Station, a decision was made to eliminate the copper lanterns that we purchased. After much discussion, (and with the help of Buddy Fallon), we have relocated the lanterns to the William Armando Recreation Center. We also worked with the Garden Club in placing a granite bench at the same location. Additional landscaping will be added in the Spring. A great deal of our time this year has been spent in discussions. Since the Police Department is all settled in their new quarters, we are rethinking the landscape plan for the Eliot School Green. It is our mission to restore and improve the Eliot School Green. We would like to see it as a place for all to relax and enjoy. Shirley Morse, Chairman 26 BUILDING DEPARTMENT Lower Level Memorial Hall 801 Washington Street - Canton, MA 02021 Tel: (781) 821-5003 Fax: (781) 575-6574 E-mail address: ewalsh@town.canton.ma.us Department Head Ed Walsh, Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer Inspection Staff Office Staff Paul McCarthy, Local Building Inspector Jean Finnigan, Admin. Assistant William J. Armando, Jr., Plumbing/Gas Inspector Sue Franco, Department Secretary Paul Reynolds, Electrical Inspector Office Hours Monday - 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday thru Friday ~ 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Submitted herewith is the Annual Report of the Building Department for the year 2004. Plumbing and Gas Division Plumbing permits issued - 388 Fees collected ~ $27,950.00 Gas permits issued - 551 Fees collected - $18,395.00 Electrical Division Electrical permits issued ~ 781 Fees collected - $72,012.00 Building Division Summary Report of Building Permits Issued 1. New Single Family Dwellings ............................. 17 2. New Two Family Dwellings .............................. 6 3. New Multi-Family Dwellings (7 units) ................. 2 4. New Commercial/Industrial Buildings .................... 2 5. Additions to Residential Dwellings ..................... 118 6. Additions to Comm./Ind. Buildings ....................... 6 27 7. Alterations and Repairs to Residential Dwellings ........... 270 8. Alterations and Repairs to Comm./Ind. Buildings .......... 65 9. Signs .................................................. 38 10. Swimming Pools ........................................ 21 11. Renewed, Replaced Permits .............................. 22 12. Occupancy Permits ..................................... 107 13. Stoves ................................................. 4 14. Accessory Buildings, Sheds, Barns, etc ..................... 21 15. Demolition Permits ..................................... 13 16. Temporary Structures, Tents, etc ........................... 27 17. Foundation Permits ..................................... 2 18. Amendments to Permits ................................. 19 Total .......................................................... 760 Total Valuation on Building Permits Issued .................. $47,071,216.94 Fees collected on Building Permits Issued .................. $ 449,551.00 Fees collected on Assembly Certificates Issued .............. $ 1,945.00 Fees collected on Plumbing/Gas Permits Issued ............ $ 46,345.00 Fees collected on Electrical Permits Issued .................. $ 72,012.00 Total Revenue .......................................... $ 569,853.00 Respectfully submitted, Edward T. Walsh BUILDING COMMISSIONER 28 BUILDING RENOVATION COMMITTEE Town of Canton, Massachusetts 801 Washington St. Canton, Massachusetts 02021 Bob McCarthy Chairman, Tony Salvucci Vice Chairman, Chuck Armando, Chris Podgurski, Maureen McDonough, Paul Alfano, At Large Members. A1 Cronin, Library; Kevin Feeney, Disabilities; Jim Magee, COPC; Laura Hallowell, School Corem; John Connolly BOS; Mike Diorio, Finance Dept, Frieda Domaingue, Secretary During the 2004 year the Building Renovation Committee ("BRC") con- tinued its management of many large projects approved at earlier Town Meetings. We have substantial completion of our Police Station expansion and renovation project and we have begun the renovations at the Fire Station. The Following is a list of some of the projects that were addressed by the Building Renovation Committee in the past year: 1) Library: We had substantial completion of this project in November 2003. In January 2004 we were forced to address an unexpected disaster due to a heating failure and water rupture caused by freezing pipes. The Town's insurance company stepped foreword and paid for this cost. 2) Police Station: We have substantial completion on this project. The remaining punch list items must be competed before this will be accepted as complete. 3) Fire Station: This project began in June. Completion is expected by March 2005 4) Canton High School: We had substantial completion of Phase 1 in September 2004. Phase 2 began in September of 2004 and is sup- posed to finish in February of 2005, but the project is running behind schedule. We are monitoring this problem and doing everything possible to get this project back on schedule. The Renovations of all classrooms in Building B will be completed in this phase. Phase 3 consists of renovations to Building C. Completion of this project could extend beyond the expected com- pletion of August of 2005. At this time we are monitoring the schedule. 5) Elevators: Hansen and Kennedy Schools. These projects are final- ized and have been released to the School Dept. 6) Senior Center: Work has begun on this project. Courtstreet Architects was hired to present a plan to Town Meeting in April 2005 29 7) Schools Plumbing: This is a 10 year program. It is proceeding on schedule 8) School HVAC: This is 10 year program. It is proceeding on sched- ule 9) Boiler Replacement: Hansen School. Work has begun on this pro- ject. Completion is expected early in 2005 10) Irrigation System: A new irrigation system has been installed at Devoll Field. This project should be completed by spring of 2005. 11) Roof: New roofs were completed at the Kennedy School. Repairs were made at the Hansen School, Galvin Middle School, Luce School and at Canton High school. All these projects have been completed 12) Pequitside Farm: Work is progressing on the Horse barn. ! would like to thank our associate members, Ken Leon, Mark Good, Buddy Fallon, Jeff Kaylor, Mark Legue, Chief Bright, Chief Ronayne and all the other professional employee's at Town Hall as will as our secretary Freida Domaingue. As a volunteer committee these people keep us informed and per- form the day to day work necessary to allow these projects to be completed on time, on budget. I would like to thank my fellow committee members. Their knowledge and expertise is what makes this committee functions so well. Respectfully Submitted, Robert J. McCarthy, Chairman BUILDING RENOVATION COMMITTEE 30 CABLE ADVISORY BOARD Paul Alfano 801 Washington Street James Sims Canton, MA 02021 Joseph Webb The Cable Advisory Board advises the Board of Selectmen, when asked, about cable television matters. To be able to do this, we try to stay informed on what our cable provider, Comcast, is doing. Comcast closed their Customer Service Office on Bailey St. on April 1, 2004. Comcast opened their new Customer Service Office early in December 2004 at 612 Washington St. in Downtown Canton. The absence of a Customer Service Office in Canton for this long a period created problems for the citizens of Canton, and may have been a violation of Comcast's license to operate a cable system in Canton. Efforts by the Selectmen's Office to expedite the reopening were fruitless. Fully understanding that it could be a lengthy, and therefore costly, experience to levy and collect a fine for this violation, the Cable Advisory Board and the Board of Selectmen thought it would be better to deal with this issue during the license renewal, and not delay further the opening of the new Customer Service Office. The deterioration of the Cable System's Institutional Network (I-net) is a significant problem developing in Canton. This I-net is a requirement of the current license that Comcast has to operate within the Town. It is a network of wires and amplifiers that connect all the Town's municipal offices and build- ings. The I-Net is used to transmit data between buildings; but it is also the pri- mary cabling network used to transmit the signal of all our local cable broad- casts, including the Town government meetings. The degradation of this sig- nal is evident in the very poor signal quality of our locally produced pro- gramming when compared to normal cable or commercial broadcast. It is Comcast's opinion that they only need to maintain the I-net in working condi- tion. This, they are doing. The Cable Advisory Board and the Board of Selectmen do not hold this same opinion. Comcast has already informed the Town that the I-net will be an issue in their contract negotiations. Late in November, Comcast announced they were raising their rates for services, effective January 1, 2005. To justify the price change, they state it reflects the increased value of their service, new product development and millions of dollars invested to improve customer service. The increase also reflects increased programming costs and the costs Comcast must pay the satellite signal providers. For those citizens who may only want the basic commercial stations as well as Canton's local access channels, the monthly cost went up from $11.07 to $12.30. The monthly price change for subscribers for the "Standard Cable" went from $44.82 in 2004 to $47.50 in 2005. The monthly cost of the basic Digital "Classic" package went from $4.95 to $5.95; however, the monthly cost of the digital cable box went down from $5.20 to $4.75. If you 31 want High Definition (HD) cable, the monthly costs went up from $6.95 in 2004 to $7.95 in 2005. Fortunately, there were no major disruptions to service in 2004. This allowed Comcast to stay near or above acceptable limits for ser- vice repair. The Cable system license Canton has with Comcast expires on September 30, 2008. The Cable Advisory Board, the Board of Selectmen and the Cable Access Corporation (Cable 8, 12 and 22) are starting to prepare for the license renewal process. We welcome suggestions, in writing, from all the citizens of Canton. The Board of Selectmen and the Cable Advisory Board still have many concern about the service Canton receives from our cable televi- sion provider, and are continuing to seek ways of improving this service, to open up communication with the cable provider and to expand the opportu- nities for the citizens of Canton to receive the best cable television at the fairest price. 32 CAPITAL PLANNING COMMITTEE 801 Washington Street James P. Moran, Chairman; David Bogosian, Vice Chairman; Joseph V. Croce, Jr., Secretary; James R. Magee, Kevin T. Feeney, Gene Manning In November 2004, Frank G. Hale resigned from the Committee because he and Joan moved from Canton to take up residence in Wilbraham, Massachusetts. During his three years on the Committee, Frank was a dedi- cated, forward-thinking, and thoughtful professional who served the residents of Canton in an exemplary manner. We will miss him. Our thanks to Frank, and best wishes to him and his family. This year we welcomed Gene Manning to the Committee. Gene's man- agement skills, enthusiasm, civic involvement will greatly benefit the Committee. We are pleased that Gene decided to join us; welcome Gene. During the past year the Committee again recommended a balanced capital plan to the 2004 Annual Town Meeting for the five years from 2005 through 2009. We extend our thanks to the Board of Selectmen and School Committee, and their respective department managers for recognizing the benefits associated with a balanced capital plan. Hopefully, the community will also recognize the long term planning benefit of such an ongoing under- taking. The 5-Year Plan is an expression of the capital vision for the next five years as manifested by our elected officials. We are now in the process of developing a new 5-Year balanced plan for the 2006-10 period. Working with Jim Murgia, Finance Director, and his assis- tant Ellen Arsenault, we continue to refine and improve the capital budget process. This year the Finance group has undertaken expanded responsibili- ties regarding the compilation, assimilation and documentation of depart- mental capital budget requests. Going forward these changes are expected to make the process more efficient, and improve the flow of information from the requestors to the Committee. We now routinely receive balanced 1-Year and 5- Year Plans from the Selectmen and School Committee, allocated between Cash Capital, and Debt obligations. As of the date of this report we are still in the process of reviewing their capital requests. We expect to bring balanced 1-Year and 5-Year Plans to the Finance Committee and 2005 Annual Town Meeting (ATM). A discussion of our two major undertakings in advance of the 2005 Annual Town Meeting follows. The Senior Center project is in the final design development stage. We evaluated the feasibility of having a Bid In-Hand versus using a 100% cost esti- mate to support our recommendation to the Finance Committee and Town Meeting. After exploring the pros and cons of each, we issued an advisory rec- ommendation that a 100% cost estimate would be the most financially prudent 33 basis for our recommendation. Our advisory recommendation pointed out that the initial Library and High School funding appropriations and subse- quent Proposition 2 1/2 Debt Service Exclusion Override elections were pred- icated on 100% cost estimates. It also pointed out that the Town could poten- tially face a bid premium cost of approximately $250,000 +/- if we went out to bid without first having the Town Meeting and Proposition 2 1/2 elections vote in favor of the construction funding. In all likelihood funding the Senior Center project will entail approval at both the 2005 ATM and a subsequent Proposition 2 1/2 Debt Service Exclusion Override election. We are conducting our usual due diligence review of this project and will report out our recommendation to the Finance Committee and Town Meeting when it is concluded. We are conducting a through review of the extent to which our Water and Sewer Enterprise operations can sustain capital requests over the next five years. It is important to understand that project appropriation decisions made during the upcoming five years will have a major impact on the rev- enues that will be required to support the subsequent debt service (similar to principal and interest on a home mortgage) over the next ten years. We are working with the Superintendent of Public Works, Finance Director and members of the Water and Sewer Rate and Policy Committee in a joint effort to develop a sustainable Debt to Revenue Ratio that will serve as a guide for making future water and sewer project recommendations to the Finance Committee and Town Meeting. Jim Murgia, our Finance Director, continues to provide guidance and advice to the Committee and is always available and responsive to the requests made by the Committee, especially the Chairman. He makes our job quantifiably easier each year. Thanks very much Jim. Ellen Arsenault is a treasure to work with on capital matters. She offers advice and frequently shares her vast computer skills and knowledge with the Chairman. Thanks very much Ellen. We also thank the Finance Committee for supporting our recommenda- tions. We endeavor to have the Finance and Capital Planning Committee's rec- ommendations transparent. It has worked well over the last seven years. Once again, we would like to thank the community for its continuing financial support of our capital program. Going forward we will continue to work on your behalf. I respectfully submit this report on behalf of members: David Bogosian; Joseph V. Croce, Jr.; Kevin T. Feeney; James R. Magee; Gene Manning. James P. Moran, Chairman CAPITAL PLANNING COMMITTEE 34 CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Commission has made substantial progress on the trails project at Pequitside Farm during 2004. It is expected that by the spring of 2005 all the trails on Pequitside Farm will be open to the public. The Canton Department of Public Works has been of considerable help in bringing this project to fruition and we thank Mr. Michel Trotta and his staff for their efforts. The Commission would like to also install benches as well as some limited physi- cal workout stations along the trails. We are hoping for assistance from citi- zens of the community and industry to help us with this phase of the project. The Norfolk County survey department at no cost to the Conservation Commission has completed a survey of the CONCOM property at the old Williams Estate now called Pequitside Woods. This survey report is most helpful to the Commission for our future plans for use of the property and will precisely define the property lines. Pequitside Woods is approximately eight acres in size. The Commission working closely with the Recreation Commission con- structed docks for the launching of small boats and canoes and for fishing on Pequitside Woods and Reservoir Pond along with the installation of picnic tables near the water. The dedication of the new facility took place in the spring of 2004. The Commission in 2005 will look to further expand the use of the very valuable Canton asset and the only access to Resevoir Pond by the public. It is a goal of the Commission to preserve as much of the structures on Pequitside Farm as possible. Our first major project dealt with the restoration of the barn at the back of the property. The intended use of the barn is to be an outdoor environmental education center relating to conservation topics. Static displays on the environment and wetlands protection and information about the farm will be located in the barn. The barn will become the starting point of the trail system. The project is being done in several phases. Phase one was in the basement area and has been completed with new support posts for the upper floors of the barn and a new concrete floor. Phase two added eight windows on the first floor, four on each side of the building. Phase three is to completely wrap the first floor with TYVEK moisture control barrier material and then wrap the entire first floor with new red cedar shingles. These two phases are well underway and will be completed by the spring of 2005. Phase four is to clear out the entire first floor of all debris and horse stalls and install a new floor. The current floor is unsafe. The funds for these four phases of the restoration project will come from CONCOM enterprise accounts. No tax dollars were used. In 2004 the CONCOM permanently moved their meeting location to the Tavern Room on Pequitside Farm. This was done because of poor sound for our Cable TV program and the lighting from the large windows in our previ- ous location that caused excessive glare. The Tavern location is a substantial improvement for CONCOM meetings. 35 In 2004 the Commission approved the construction of one full size soc- cer field and one half size soccer field on the lower meadow of Pequitside Farm. Canton youth programs are currently using the open area for soccer practice and games but there are problems with a level field and the size of the larger space. It is not a regulation soccer field. The commission felt creating two new fields, one fully regulation would provide the people of Canton with more outdoor recreation space. These minor modifications still keep the sub- stantial open space goal that the Commission is committed to. The children's playground is getting considerable use on a daily basis and the vegetable gardens were 100% applied for and very well used to include the handicapped garden during this past growing season. The Commission welcomed two new members this year. James Sims and Scott Staiti. Both have come up to speed very quickly and are committed to the principals and goals of the Conservation Commission. We welcome them and look forward to many years of contributions to the Canton CON- COM. John J Friel Chairman 36 COUNCIL ON AGING The Council on Aging provides services to those citizens that are 60 years and older as well as disabled individuals within the Town. The COA offers social, educational, health and recreational programs and many human services to other residents of the Town regardless of age. The COA continues to provide a vast number of traditional services via the meals on wheels program, fuel assistance program, counseling to individ- uals and families, tax assistance and personal services via HESSCO to those frail elders that need home care and home assistance as well and numerous other HESSCO services. In 2004 the COA had 7500 volunteer hours contributed to the senior cen- ter. Because of the large number of volunteers, new programs such as expand- ed transportation program, monthly hot breakfast and soup and sandwich lunches at the senior center as well as manicures and pedicures. The long time programs of orthopedic services, banking services, legal services, medical ser- vices, etc continue to be very strong. The COA submitted an article to the 2004 Annual Town Meeting (ATM) warrant asking for Architectural and Engineering Funding for a stand alone senior center. The request was for $200,000 to fund hiring an architect to design a stand alone senior center and provide all the documents and draw- ings necessary for contractors to bid on the project. The ATM approved this request. At the direction of the 2004 ATM, the COA was directed to hire a com- pany to perform an Archeological Study of the proposed site identified for a future stand alone senior center. The 2004 ATM appropriated $10,000 for this task. A company from Rhode Island, PAL, was hired and placed on contract. The final report was to be provided to the Chairman of the BOS in January 2005. The genesis for this action was the Chairman of the Canton Historical Commission told ATM that he was called by the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC) who in turn said they received an anonymous call from someone who lived in the area that said ancient Indian tribes may have roamed this area 7,000 years BC and felt the proposed location was "archeo- logically sensitive" and a study should be performed. The MHC recom- mended that a study be performed. In the late spring of 2004 a Request for Proposal (RFP) was developed soliciting architects to submit their qualifications to design a senior center for Canton. A number of architects submitted their qualifications and a sub-com- mittee of the Canton Building Renovations Committee (BRC) was formed to review the proposals and the committee narrowed the field to five firms to be interviewed. An architectural firm, Joe Rizza Associates from Needham, MA, was hired and placed on contract. The COA formed a design committee to work with the architect and many meetings have been held. As of the end of 37 December the drawings were 75% complete and the COA was furnished an updated cost estimate from the architect. It is the intention of the COA to sub- mit an article to the 2005 ATM for full scale construction of a senior center. During 2004, a Senior Center Trust was formed by the COA to raise some funds to help with the cost of construction of a senior center. The COA has received numerous contributions and as of the end of December 2004 had cash on hand or pledges amounting to $350,000. During 2004, the senior center had 17,611 people participate in Council of Aging programs. The Senior Center also provided 4,350 trips via the Council on Aging buses to those seniors that do not have transportation for medical appointments, shopping, etc. The budget for transportation for seniors was reduced substantially by the town for fiscal year 2005. This result- ed in a large cutback in transportation services. However, the Canton Knights of Columbus made a donation to the COA to make up for the loss in town funds to restore these vitally needed transportation services to the seniors of Canton. The COA is very grateful to the Canton Knights of Columbus. The COA has added two members during 2004. They are Louise Hannington and Jim Fitzpatrick. Both have already made significant contri- butions to the COA mission. We welcome them to the COA. John J Friel COA Chairman 38 FINANCE DEPARTMENT 801 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021 Fax (781) 575-6608 James R. Murgia, Finance Director 781-575-6612 jmurgia@town.canton.ma.us Jane E Consalvi, Asst. Treasurer/Collector 781-575-6604 jconsalvi@town.canton.ma.us Paul W. Gargano, Town Accountant 781-575-6605 pgargano@town.canton.ma.us Louis M. Jutras, Information Systems Manager 781-821-5069 ljutras@town.canton.ma.us Hours of operation: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Tuesday) In March, Jane Consalvi was promoted to the position of Assistant Treasurer/Collector, replacing Kathy Cunniff who had retired. Ellen Miceli transferred to the Accounting Senior Specialist position and Linda Brooks transferred from Treasury/Collections to become the Payroll Coordinator in Accounting. Mike Diorio resigned in October to become Executive Director for the Milford Housing Authority. Paul Gargano was recently hired to replace Mike as our new Town Accountant. Paul is a Certified Public Accountant with sev- eral years experience conducting municipal audits. Even with the changes in personnel the Finance Department was able to contribute to several major accomplishments during the year: · Collected 99.4% of the property taxes due for fiscal 2004. · For fiscal 2004 the general cash interest income amounted to approximately $270,000. · Maintained the Town's excellent bond ratings during the year. Moody's rating is AA2 while Standard & Poor's rating is AA+. · In March, the Town issued $36 million in bonds payable over twenty years at a very favorable interest rate of 3.8%. At the same time we refinanced our 1999 bonds to save $225,000 in interest costs. 39 · The Department of Revenue certified the Town's free cash reserve as of June 30, 2004 to be $4.6 million. This "rainy day fund" will be crucial in maintaining the Town's excellent bond rating and in keeping the Town's operating budgets in balance during the con- tinuing economic downturn. · Throughout the year the Finance Department presented an overview of the Town's finances for fiscal years 2005 through 2008. Deficits, which first appeared in fiscal 2003, have continued and are rising. Expenses such as salaries, health insurance and pension costs, are increasing at a faster pace than the Town's revenues. We are cutting budgets, increasing user fees and relying on reserves while we seek long-range solutions. · In April the Police Department was relocated to their newly reno- vated facility. As part of the renovation the MIS Division was involved with the procurement, installation, configuration, and training of a new phone system and audiovisual system for the training room and roll call room. The MIS Division also migrated and installed 40 computer systems and setup their network envi- ronment. · In May the MIS Division migrated the phone services back to Verizon to establish a single point of contact for all telecommuni- cation needs as well as achieve a yearly savings of approximately $10,000. · During the year the MIS Division completed their GIS mapping project, initially designed for the Fire Department, which would allow any user to find a property quickly and then calculate and show the closest hydrants to the scene. This application was rolled out in October and is now installed at the Fire, Police and Water Departments. · The MIS Division also continued their yearly computer upgrades by replacing 18 computer systems and installing 12 new comput- er systems. · Software upgrades were made to the Munis financial software and Laserfiche records storage system. Hardware enhancements were implemented for the wide area network and a sound system and projection screen were installed in the Salah Meeting Room. · More taxpayers took advantage of our on-line bill payment option as over 2,000 bills were paid via this option. We have prepared a comparative balance sheet and statement of rev- enue and expenditures for the Town's general fund. We have also prepared a report on cash balances and long-term debt. 40 I would like to thank all Departments, Boards, Commissions, Committees and the Finance Department staff for their cooperation during the past year. The accomplishments of the past year were the result of the hard work and efforts of this entire group of professionals. Respectfully submitted, James R. Murgia Finance Director 41 42 ..*4 45 46 47 48 zm ~~ '~ ' ' '~ ' ' '~ '~ ' < < ~ 0 000~ > P~. 0 o0~ 49 ~O00z~ ~ <~O00~ m - ,~ZZZZZ <mm ~q ~ ~m 000000 ~m ~ u~ <~ZZZZZZZ ~ 5O CANTON EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Frank LaBollita Chief Emergency Management Director Cell Phone (781) 603-5592 Fax (781) 821-2953 Charles E. Doody, Deputy Director, James A. Fitzpatrick Jr., Deputy Director, Plans, Operations & Training Logistics & Damage Assessment In January we gave a presentation to the staff of Equiserve on terrorism and the town's emergency preparedness programs. The Canton Emergency Management staff, in cooperation with The Canton Association of Industries conducted a Continuity of Operations Seminar for the business leaders in town. The guest speaker was the Crisis Manager for Bank of America, who gave an overview of the lessons learned from the 9/11 disasters. The Boston Chapter of the American Red Cross has certified the Blue Hill Regional Technical High School as an emergency shelter; this has increased our shelter capacity by 1000 spaces. The Galvin Middle School will continue to be our primary shelter until the renovations of Canton High School are completed. Coordinating meetings were held with key town department heads to review our preparedness status in the event of emergencies during the Democratic and Republican Conventions as well as the Presidential Elections. This is a practice we follow in advance of any major event or weather condi- tion. We have worked closely with Chief Ronayne of the Canton Fire Department to design a new Emergency Operations Center at the newly reno- vated fire department headquarters. Federal grants were received to enhance our internal communications abilities and for operation of our Local Emergency Committee. Once again I wish to thank the Board of Selectmen for their interest and continued support of the Canton Emergency Management Agency as well as all of the town departments and employees we deal with during the year. 51 CANTON FIRE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY 911 Canton Fire Department 99 Revere Street, Canton, MA 02021-2918 Chief Thomas J. Ronayne III Deputy Chief Charles E. Doody 781-821-5095 781-575-6654 Fax: 781-821-0956 781-821-6591 tronayne@town.canton.ma.us cdoody@town.canton.ma.us Fire Administration Hours - Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM We are pleased to submit the 2004 Annual Report for the Canton Fire Department. Our Mission is to protect the lives and property of the citizens of Canton by providing the highest possible level of service through fire pre- vention, public education, fire suppression, emergency medical services and mitigation of the effects of natural and manmade disasters. The values of our Fire Department are: Honesty- Integrity -Excellence -Compassion-Commitment - Self Discipline -Diversity and Safety. Future Needs and Trends: In recent years, the role of the fire department has expanded far beyond fire suppression. The name "Fire Department" does not begin to cover the many services that the Fire Department provides to our community. Public safety is the "business" of our services. Fire prevention and education have appropriately begun receiving increased emphasis as the proactive elements of our services. The department is meeting "expanded" demands with a growing range of services, such as hazardous materials, res- cue, and emergency medical services. Emergency medical services are espe- cially demanding and will continue to require a much greater percentage of resources. Our three (3) year re-organizational plan has been reviewed. All the newly implemented staff changes have been very effective. The review did identify an area ~hat ,L¢¢,,~ immediate er&LancemenL. This area is in the deliv- ery of our EMS. Because of the increased regulations, required documentations and the ever-increasing requests for service more valuable administrative time must be committed to this division. I recommend that a new Captain position be established to manage the ambulance service needs. Your Fire Department continues to maintain a high level of readiness as part of our Local Home Town Security Program. Annual training should be properly funded and provided to keep our personnel at a high level of readi- ness to properly protect our community during these difficult times. The Canton Fire Prevention/Inspectional Services Bureau has been very busy over the past year. Ongoing projects such as the Canton High School Renovation, the Indian Woods Housing Development, and the Grover Estates 52 Development will continue to require considerable oversight and inspections. In conjunction with the Building Department, large-scale development pro- jects such as Boston Equiserve at 250 Royal Street and Dunkin Donuts Corporate Offices at 130 Royal Street were successfully managed and approved for occupancy. Approximately 915 permits were issued with over $24,500 in fees collected for the Town Of Canton. The Fire Prevention Bureau received a generous gift of $3,000 from the Simoni foundation in order to pur- chase fire safety education materials for school children and the elderly in our community. Several new training programs were provided to our personnel includ- ing a special plan for the Democratic National Convention, Gross Decon w/Milton Fire Department, in service training with our new rescue boat, and updated techniques on our new Hurst rescue tool. In-service training pro- grams were conducted in conjunction with our local industries. Over this past year all members have received intensive fire operations training by our Training and Safety Division. These programs are provided in-service with our own resources, and the help from the Massachusetts Fire Academy. Over the past year, requests for emergency services have again increased. There were 2562 Ambulance calls and 1259 Fire calls, bringing a total of 3530 calls. Our Advanced Life Support (ALS) Service has been in operation for over three years. The Station 2 location of our ALS-equipped Ambulance has proven to be the most effective location for providing the highest level of med- ical care to our citizens. With the help of the MIS Department we have been able to utilize mobile computers in five of our emergency vehicles. These provide for instant required information, needed at the emergency scene. The MIS Department continues to support and maintain our hardware and software computer needs. Fire Department goals for 2005: 1) Fire Suppression: To maintain a response group that is qualified and meets current standards to provide res- cue, fire attack and suppression services to the citizens of our town. 2) EMS- ALS & BLS: To maintain a response force that is qualified and certified by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services. 3) Fire Prevention/Code Enforcement: To develop a comprehensive manage- ment plan addressing Fire Prevention, Fire Education and Code Enforcement that meet state and federal requirements. 4) Training/Safety: To develop a comprehensive set of Standard Operating Guidelines that meets the needs of the department. Improve departmental training to provide a safer environ- ment for Firefighters and better service for our community. 53 Over the year the Department has received grants and donations from the following: Simoni Foundation Canton Association & Industries S.A.EE. Grant (C/Mass) The Lions Club MEMA Grant Home Land Security Grant We continue to work with the BRC, Allen Lieb Architects and Colantonio Construction Company rebuilding Fire Headquarters to meet the needs of the Department and the Community for the future. We anticipate an April 2005 completion date. The Feasibility Committee will continue their study of a third fire station to be located in the southeast section of the town. Five new FF/Paramedic where hired; Thomas W. Driscoll, Alexander I. Bergeron, Michael Hall, Robert A. Manning, Matthew E. Fishken. The follow- ing FF/Paramedic's left our department Michael Hall-transfer to Pembroke Fire, Joseph E. Duggan-transfer to Billerica Fire. Father Michael Doyle Pastor of St. John's Church was designated to be our new Chaplin. We had two employees retire from the department; Long time member FF/EMT Albert J. Callahan and FF/EMT John Q. Frye. The Department was saddened by the death of our long time call Firefighter Robert A. Beasley. Our Fire Department Chaplin Reverend David Mahn passed away unexpectedly in August. Both served the Department and the Town for many years and will be missed. I would like to thank all our Fire Department members that have con- tinued to show their support and dedication to me, the operation of the Department, and the citizens of Canton. Their patience and understanding during the renovation of Station-1 has been much appreciated. I would also like to thank all Town employees for their cooperation and support to the Department and me over this past the year. We would also like to thank Police Chief Peter S. Bright for allowing us to work at the Police Station during our Station renovations and wish him and his family well in his retirement. Respectfully submitted, Thomas J. Ronayne III, Chief, CANTON FIRE DEPARTMENT 54 BOARD OF HEALTH James Marathas, B.S., Chairman Pequitside Farm Alan M. Leary, Vice Chairman 79 Pleasant Street Claire Maranda, M.S., R.N., Clerk Canton, MA 02021 John L. Ciccotelli, R.S., C.H.O., Telephone: (781) 821-5021 Director of Public Health Administrative Assistant: Diane J. White Public Health Nurses: Terri Khoury, R.N., Jane Pratt, R.N. Sanitarians: Alexander Thompson, R.S., Carl J. Bruno, R.S. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM The Board of Health continues to meet the challenges of the Town's pub- lic health priorities. In April 2004 Ms. Claire Maranda was re-elected to her 4th, three-year term and took over as Clerk to the Canton Board of Health. James Marathas served as the Chairman and Alan Leary as the Vice Chairman. Health Director, John L. Ciccotelli, assisted by Alexander Thompson and Carl J. Bruno conducted 536 food inspections, re-inspections and follow-up on food business complaints. The ongoing list of completed inspections includes: housing complaints, pools, haul offal trucks, camps, ice rinks, food trucks, sep- tage system installations along with perc test witnessing and miscellaneous complaints. The Board of Health continues to enforce all state regulations affecting food, camps, pools, housing, and sub-surface sewage disposal sys- tems as well as Board of Health Regulations. The Board issued 556 permits encompassing all phases of the Board's responsibilities. Public Health Nurse, Terri Khoury coordinated another very successful Annual Health Fair held in October. Influenza vaccines were available for Canton Seniors at the Health Fair while pneumococcal and tetanus vaccines were available to other Canton residents. Numerous exhibitors from both Canton and surrounding communities offered a wide range of information and screenings for diabetes, cholesterol and glaucoma as well as various mas- sage techniques and public safety information. Public Health Nurses contin- ued influenza virus vaccine clinics through the year-end and distributed over 1100 vaccines. Most of Canton's eligible seniors, chronically ill and other at- risk individuals were vaccinated at several of the Board of Health's flu clinics, in spite of a nationwide flu vaccine shortage. Nursing provided weekly clinics for: blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol screenings. Other nursing pro- grams included stress management classes and adolescent program, employ- ee health programs, mercury thermometer exchange program, and biohazard needle drop off. Public Health Nurse, Jane Pratt, conducted 194 inspections at massage therapy, tanning, ear piercing, tanning, and tobacco establishments. The Nursing Department has obtained Red Cross Certification Training and can now offer to local residents the Red Cross Babysitter's Certification classes. 55 The Board of Health was successful in sponsoring and presenting a strict Tobacco Control By-Law that was overwhelmingly passed at the 2004 Annual Town meeting. The Board will continue to monitor businesses and public buildings in Canton to ensure it's compliance. The Director, Board Members and the Public Health Staff strive to stay current with changes in public health law and existing statutes. Claire Maranda and John L. Ciccotelli, Director of Public Health participated in the Town's Local Emergency Management Committee. Claire Maranda participat- ed on the Board of Directors for the Massachusetts Association for Health Boards. The Board of Health has enlisted in the National Health Area Alert Network (HAN), an early warning system for any public health emergencies. John L. Ciccotelli as well as Terri Khoury, Public Health Nurse and Diane White, Administrative Assistant, have been trained in HAN usage. Claire Maranda was honored by the Town for her many years of out- standing service on the Board of Health and other civic and community activ- ities. CONTINUING INITIATIVES: 1. Glen Echo Lake Water/Sewer Project: The Board of Health, after establishing the need for clean water and sanitary sewage dispos- al in the neighborhood around Glen Echo Lake, has been working with other Town boards and community advocates towards find- ing a solution to the water and sewer needs that have plagued the area for years. 2. Canton Airport/Indian Line hazardous waste sites: The Board continues to work with State and local officials to eventually remove the contamination from this site. 3. Well #9: The Board of Health will continue to work with the Canton Selectmen to coordinate the monitoring of wells placed in the Zone II of Well ~ to ensure the quality of Canton's drinking water from that well. 4. Mosquito Borne Disease Surveillance: West Nile Virus as well as Eastern Equine Encephalitis continue to be major public health issues during the late summer months. Canton has purchased a new freezer repository for its collection site for bird samples from Canton, Stoughton and Sharon, to help monitor these epizootic diseases. The Board extends thanks to John L. Ciccotelli, Director, Dr. Robert D'Agostino, our Medical Consultant, Dr. Paul Andreani, our Animal Inspector, Terri Khoury, our full time Public Health Nurse and Jane Pratt, our part time Public Health Nurse, Diane J. White, our Administrative Assistant, Alexander Thompson and Carl J. Bruno, our part time Sanitarians, Ronald Pasquorosa, 56 Jr., and James DeBaggis our Burial Agents and Rose Gonski, Senior Program participant who have made our department more responsive and organized. The Board of health continues to look forward to working cooperatively with other Town boards, commissions and committees, to further the interests of the Town and to assist those in town who seek our assistance. Respectfully submitted, James Marathas, Chairperson Alan M. Leary, Vice Chairman Claire Maranda, Clerk 57 CANTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION Lorraine Burke Patricia Johnson MaryAnn Byrne Kathi Keith George Comeau Dean Miller James Fitzpatrick Michael Nourse Wallace Gibbs 801 Washington Street Canton, MA 02021 Telephone - 781-575-6597 This commission consists of seven members, appointed by the Board of Selectmen, and two associate members. The commission is responsible for the identification and recording of historic assets within the town. In addition is responsible for the development and implementation of a Historic Preservation Plan. A survey program of historic buildings is on going. The commission has contracted with Dr. Arthur Krim from Survey Systems of Cambridge for this work. A survey consists of: 1. Location - town - neighborhood- street 2. Name of original owner 3. Year built - builder 4. materials used 5. major alterations - dates work was done 6. current condition 7. architectural description 8. historical narrative - with references 9. Mass. Historical Commission (M.H.C.) recorded form number Copies of all surveys are sent to the M.H.C. To date 293 surveys have been completed. The oldest house to date - The Puffer/Davenport house (1711-1714) located at 3 Farrington Lane. Demolition Delay Bylaw This bylaw gives the local historic commission time to work with the owners of historic or architecturally significant buildings and to save such structures before their destruction - ie incorporate into new building plans, move and relocate in Canton, or find other uses, before it is lost to our local history. 58 The commission is working to establish a National Register Historic District at Canton Corners, which will achieve two preservation goals. First it will preserve the historic environment of this important neighborhood and secondly it will make the community aware of the significant history of their town. Continuing preservation projects include The Little Red House. Respectfully submitted, Wallace Gibbs, Chairman 59 CANTON HOUSING AUTHORITY We have had our first complete year with our new Executive Director, Mark Roy and overall it has been a very successful transition. In addition to serving as a Board member of MassNahro (the statewide housing organiza- tion), he serves on the Housing Committee for Massnharo and the Professional Development Committee for NercNahro (a regional organization). The office staff consists of Brenda, our Administrative Assistant, Denise, our Administrative Secretary and Kate, our Section 8 Administrator. They have all been instrumental in the success of our day to day operation. Our maintenance staff - Peter, Mike, Jim and John - has had a very busy year! They had an unusual number of vacant units this year - 40 versus 23 the year before. The guys managed to turn over 41 total units during the year, including 2 family units and a handicap/barrier free unit. This was done with a 0% bottom line budget cap imposed by the State. And they still managed all the general upkeep of our properties, including hundreds of work orders gen- erated by our residents. There continues to be no modernization funds to repair some of our larger issues. So the Authority has had to be creative and use alternative funding sources to take care of problems like crumbling steps at a family site, outdated locks at one of our elderly complexes and a mai- functioning boiler at our barrier free complex. In addition, the Authority need- ed to replace a maintenance truck that was nearly 20 years old, and in serious disrepair. And finally, the roof at the Hemenway School Apts. will need to be replaced this Spring. The State has set a 0% budget cap again - for the 3rd year in a row. The Housing Authority will do its best to maintain our properties and provide for the residents of public housing. The wait list for Canton residents for elderly housing is very short. Any seniors who were thinking about applying should call the Office for an appli- cation. There will be some informational sessions about public housing throughout the year, by the Executive Director, in the Senior Center. Thank you to the Council-on-Aging for their cooperation. We were very pleased to see that Canton had met its 10% threshold for affordable housing. They are to be commended. It is our hope that the Town will continue to work with the Authority on housing for "low-income" indi- viduals and families, those who do not qualify for the "affordable" housing, under Chapter 40B. The Canton Housing Authority manages 202 units of elderly housing, 33 units of family housing, 12 units of barrier-free housing, 3 Massachusetts Rental HousingVouchers, and we host 56 Section 8 Vouchers. 60 The Board holds its monthly meetings on the third Tuesday starting at 6:00 pm. The Commissioners are: Chairman - Martin Dorian Vice Chairman - Jill Duggan Treasurer - George Schugmann Asst. Treasurer - Robert Gildea Clerk - William McDaid Executive Director - Mark Roy We wish to express our continued appreciation to the Selectmen, all Town Departments (especially the DPW), our staff and the residents for their support in our efforts to provide decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing within our community. Respectfully submitted, Martin R. Dorian, Chairman CANTON HOUSING AUTHORITY 61 HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT Upper Memorial Hall 801 Washington Street Canton, MA. 02021 Tel: (781) 821-2936 Fax (781 575-6602 Gayle McCracken Human Resources Administrator gmccracken@town.canton.ma.us Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This past year was a busy year for the Human Resources Department. We had 136 familiar faces retire or resign during the year. It has been a plea- sure to work with so many nice individuals from the Town & School Departments. The following initiatives have been accomplished over the past year: · 91 employees enrolled in the new voluntary benefits package, which includes whole life insurance, flexible spending accounts, cancer insurance, short term and long term disability insurance; 227 employees or retirees made changes to their health, dental and life insurance plans. · 269 employees were hired, transferred or promoted in 2004. · HMO Blue New England added chiropractic care and a $150 weight watchers reimbursement benefit to the plan. · A safety suggestion box was implemented to assist with keeping our employees and our workplace safe. · The first "Bring Your Kid to Work Day" was attended by 14 chil- dren and was a big success. The children were entertained, while learning about the town. · Primerica held an informational meeting regarding saving for retirement. · An unemployment tracking system was instituted that saved the town $61,738 in claims this year. · A headcount tracking system was instituted, enabling analysis of deviations in staffing on a monthly and annual basis. I look forward to another year of working with the dedicated Town Employees, Boards, Commissions and Committees. I'd like to thank Personnel Advisory Board members Dick Volkin, Robert Giuliano, Keith Moore for all of their help and support over the past year. Their guidance and expertise has been a tremendous benefit. 62 I'd also like to thank Ellen Jones-Arsenault, Ellen Miceli, Linda Brooks, Terry Petringa and Kim Nicholson for doing such a great job ensuring that our employee's benefits and compensation are paid in a timely manner and are accurate. Respectfully submitted, Gayle McCracken HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATOR 63 LIBRARY TRUSTEES Betty Chelmow, Chair Susan Cogliano George Comeau, Vice Chair Marcia Connors Lauren Geraghty, Secretary Peg Mead Nancy Mark, Liaison, Friends of the Library Liz Parker Vin Shea The Trustees were still feeling the good will and town's excitement at the November 2003 Dedication of the newly renovated and expanded Canton Public Library when the unthinkable occurred. A weekend record setting cold snap forced the closing of the library on January 12th. A broken water pipe caused a major flooding of the lower two floors of the library causing exten- sive damage. A huge effort was quickly underway to prevent additional dam- age from mold and mildew to the building and collection. Director Mark Lague said it best," Our hearts are broken, but not our spirits." The staff rallied to quickly move and relocate the collection. Once again books were moved to Draper Mills while repair and restoration were under- way. The Selectman immediately offered Upper Memorial Hall as a space to open a temporary library and continue OCLN on line library services. On February 23rd the library reopened a portion of the building with limited ser- vices. By mid-May the damages had been completely repaired and the whole library reopened to the public. We once again acknowledge the support of the Board of Selectman, Bill Friel, Building Renovations Committee, Mass. Audubon, and the many other Town Departments for their immediate response and cooperation in our time of emergency. Mark Lague's rapid response and coordinating efforts to the emergency prevented more extensive damage to our valuable collection and building. We are deeply appreciative of the staff's willingness to work under the most difficult circumstances with such good will and perseverance. The Board of Trustees welcomed newly elected member Lauren Geraghty and a new slate of officers was elected in April: Chairperson Betty Chelmow, Vice Chairperson George Comeau, Secretary Lauren Geraghty. The Board appointed Nancy Mark liaison to the Friends of the Canton Public Library, and A1 Cronin as library representative to the Building Renovation Committee. George Comeau was been appointed to the nine-member Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners in May, with a swearing in ceremony at the State House. In December, George was selected a member of the Mass. Library Leadership Institute. In November, The Board accepted with regret the resignation Marcia Connors. Marcia had been a Trustee since 1985 and had served as President of the Mass. Library Trustees Association. Our newly expanded building has enabled us to welcome and partner with many new associate organizations such as Mass. Audubon and the Blue Hills Canton/Norwood ABE Community Partnership with whom we have 64 developed new programs for Canton. Also better served are our traditional partners such as the Canton Art Association and the Canton Garden Club. Our meeting room became a source of self-sustaining revenue as the Board established a schedule of fees for some categories of use. We gratefully acknowledge all who gave financially or as a volunteer to the Library, or who supported our fundraising activities such as the engraved brick walkway extension that earned $2000 and the Ed Bolster Memorial Book Sale that earned $2800. We congratulate and thank the Friends of the Library, and newly elected President Patricia McDermott, for supporting the Library so well throughout the year. Respectfully submitted, Betty Chelmow, Chair 65 LIBRARY DIRECTOR 786 Washington St. 781-821-5027 Hours: Mort l:00a -9:00p Tue - Thu 10:00a-9:00p Fri - Sat 10:00a-5:30p As in 2003, building construction once again dominated my time in 2004, this time under less encouraging circumstances. The failure of a rooftop heating unit on January 11 caused extensive water damage throughout much of the new construction, requiring the relocation of 60,000 volumes, shelving, and furnishing, while ceilings, walls, carpeting and mechanical systems were repaired. This involved negotiating and coordinating among town agents, pri- vate contractors and insurance adjusters to return the library to its original state. The immediate marshalling of resources in response to this emergency was critical in safeguarding the long term health of the building and collection. The second priority was to swiftly resume library services, a goal subject to the requirements of public safety codes and public bidding laws. Reinstitution of services progressed incrementally, starting with a table established at Town Hall, to a limited reopening in February, the Children's Library in April and completion of repairs in May. The final insurance claim of $809,455 covered the entire repair and relocation costs as well as professional, administrative and utility expenses. While the financial loss was substantively compensated, we deeply regret the loss of service endured by the community during the repair process. I am grateful for the support and leadership of the Selectmen, Board and Library Trustees, Building Department, and many individuals, in particular Betty Chelmow, who did everything possible to help shorten this setback, and Chuck Armando, BRC Library Subcommittee Chairman who monitored our progress daily. Canton continues to be well served by their efforts. Since reopening, visits to the Library have increased by about 30% over 2001, the last year we were in the "old" Library. The Children's Library is now open two additional evenings to coincide with the adult library. The Children's Library signed up 357 children for the Summer Reading Program, the second highest total ever. In keeping with the "nature" theme of the Children's Library live owls, and a tide pool "petting zoo" were among fea- tured programs, along with story times, crafts, and special holiday programs. Adult programs included author talks, financial seminars, and historical pre- sentations. Computer workshops were conducted by volunteer Timothy Mangan. Adult Library Page Pat Cohen conducted a series of interviews with Dan Keleher, as part of an "oral history" recording. An Adult Literacy Tutor Training Program was established in partnership with A.B.E. Library Page Daniel Hung revamped our web site. A newsletter and an on-line events cal- endar were initiated to keep our patrons informed. In order to maintain hours and service levels, a volunteer program was instituted. Twenty-four volun- teers and seven senior tax program participants were recruited and trained. 66 OCLN membership provided new enhanced services. Equipped with their library card, home users can access Net Library, a growing collection of eBooks. The Virtual Catalog, provides statewide interlibrary loan delivery from the collections of Massachusetts libraries to our local library. The Library maintained minimum standards to qualify for a state aid award of $18,854. The final $260,000 of the $2.6M Mass. Library Construction Grant was received. My personal and sincere thanks once again to my staff for their fortitude and perseverance, the Board of Trustees for their passionate involvement, and to many municipal department personnel, with whom it is a privilege to serve. Respectfully submitted, Mark Lague 67 LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE (LEPC) The LEPC is made up of a collection of people based in our community that have formed as a means to ensure that the Town of Canton is prepared to respond to an emergency situation. LEPCs were required to be formed by all communities through legislation prompted by the federal government, by an act of Congress called the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation Liability Act (CERCLA). This act spawned other environmental legislation, one such law was commonly known to the public as "the superfund law", which was technical- ly called the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA). Through this legislation, the LEPC organization formed within each State as well as the community level. LEPC's have four responsibilities: 1. To adopt a comprehensive emergency response plan for the com- munity and keep it updated; 2. To receive information about accidental chemical releases; 3. To collect, manage and provide public access to information on hazardous chemicals in the community; and 4. To educate the public about the risks from accidental and routine releases of chemicals and work with facilities to minimize the risks. Although originally chartered to address chemicals risks in the commu- nity, as a result of activities on September 11, 2001 - - LEPCs have evolved to become more of a "Homeland Security Committee" for local towns and address the sensitivities associated with bio-terrorism, general terrorist threats, and preparedness needs in the event of a widespread evacuation. Canton's LEPC maintains a strong presence. In late 2001, the LEPC sparked new energy after being somewhat dormant for several years. In 2002, the Town of Canton achieved certification as a "start up" LEPC based upon cri- teria set by the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). In 2003, a Comprehensive Emergency Response Plan was authored and submit- ted to the State Emergency Response Commission. Throughout 2003 and 2004, Fire Department and Police Department persomnel have obtained training in hazardous materials management. Also, during 2004, several grants were secured by the Fire Department to help supply the new Emergency Operations Center located at the Central Fire Station on Revere Street. In 2005, it is expected that the LEPC will grow stronger by hosting Incident Commander training for all LEPC members as well as Town Department Heads. It is also expected that the town will hold a table top exercise sometime in the Spring as a means to test the provisions of our Comprehensive Emergency Response Plan. Upon completion of this exercise, the town will apply for "Provisional Status", the next level certification from MEMA. Faithfully submitted, David T. Crowley, Canton Resident, Co-Chair, Canton LEPC Chief Thomas Ronayne, III - Canton Fire Department, Co-Chair, Canton LEPC 68 MASSACHUSETTS WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY (MWRA) ADVISORY BOARD Once again it was a busy year for the Board. Monthly meetings were held with additional field trips and meetings conducted as needed. With the assistance of the Legislature, we were successful in gaining Ten Million ($10,000,000) in debt service assistance for ratepayers. This amount is less than the more than Fifty Million ($50,000,000+) previously received, but every dol- lar counts in minimizing the effects of rate increases. We were pleased that a compromise measure has been adopted that will provide some Advisory Board oversight on expenditures related to the former MDC watershed districts. A Memorandum of Agreement led to the creation of a trust. It will have a Board of Officers with Advisory Board Representation on it. It is a great step forward. It will help protect the watershed as well as enhance fiscal affairs. Additional legislative initiatives are being pursued. Each is designed to help minimize the effects of MWRA wholesale rate impacts on its customers. The Board continues to review, evaluate, and make recommended adjustments to the MWRA with respect to the current expense program (CEP) and Capital Improvements Program (CIP). The Board, while very concerned about MWILA fiscal prudence, is also cognizant that the maintenance of the new water and sewer facility must be adequately funded. It should not be allowed to deteriorate like its predecessor. We wish to express special thanks to Joe Favaloro, the Advisory Board Executive Director, Katherine Haynes Dunphy, Chairperson of the Advisory Board, and to State Senator Brewer without whose assistance the watershed agreements could not have been implemented Respectfully submitted, Edward M. Sullivan MWRA ADVISORY BOARD REPRESENTATIVE 69 METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COUNCIL The Metropolitan Area Planning Council is the regional planning and economic development district representing 101 cities and towns in metropol- itan Boston. In addition, the Council shares oversight responsibility for the region's federally funded transportation program as one of 14 members of the Boston Metropolitan Planning Organization. The Council's legislative man- date is to provide technical and professional resources to improve the physi- cal, social and economic condition of its district, and to develop sound responses to issues of regional significance. The Council provides research, studies, publications, facilitation and technical assistance in the areas of land use and the environment, housing, transportation, water resources manage- ment, economic development, demographic and socioeconomic data, legisla- tive policy and interlocal partnerships that strengthen the operation of local governments. The Council is governed by 101 municipal government representatives, 21 gubernatorial appointees, and 10 state and 3 city of Boston officials. An Executive Committee composed of 25 members oversees agency operations and appoints an executive director. The agency employs approximately 30 professional and administrative staff. Funding for Council activities is derived from contracts with government agencies and private entities, foundation grants, and a per-capita assessment charged to municipalities within the dis- trict. In the past year, the Council has focused on initiatives that respond to regional challenges, some of which include: · Municipal planning: working with more than 25 communities under the Executive Order 418 program. EO 418 provides com- munities with up to $30,000 in state funding to undertake overall visioning on local planning issues, including housing, economic development, natural resources, and transportation. · Bringing advanced technology to cities and towns in the region: a contract with Pictometry International will provide aerial photo- graphic images that municipal departments, including police and fire, can utilize to improve service delivery. · Adoption of smart growth principles: MAPC developed and adopted principles of good planning practice that will encourage sustainable patterns of growth to benefit people living throughout the metro Boston region. MAPC is also a founding member of the Massachusetts Smart Growth Alliance. · Metro Data Center: The Center is an official US Census affiliate, 7 helping to distribute demographic data throughout the region, including demographic, economic, and housing profiles for all 101 communities in metro Boston. 70 · Transportation planning: as vice chair of the Boston Metropolitan Planning Organization, MAPC worked to develop the 25-year Regional Transportation Plan as well as the annual Transportation Improvement Program, including transportation spending priori- ties for the region. We also spearheaded development of trans- portation spending criteria, taking into account environmental, economic, and equity considerations. · Metropolitan Highway System Advisory Board: MAPC staffs this board, established in 1997 by the Commonwealth to advise the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority on issues relative to land use, air rights, zoning, and environmental impacts associated with development of land owned by the authority. · Regional Services Consortiums: The four regional consortiums established by MAPC collectively purchased $18 million in office supplies and highway maintenance services for its 31 member municipalities. The project also facilitates collegial forums among members' chief administrative officers focused on collaborative problem solving and resource sharing. MAPC recently became the purchasing and administrative agent for the Greater Boston Police Council, which assists over 300 units of local government in the purchase of police vehicles and other public safety supplies. · Metro Mayors Coalition: Working with the mayors and city man- agers of 10 municipalities in the urban core on issues such as group purchasing, employee health insurance, security and emer- gency coordination, and municipal relief legislation. · Homeland security: addressing homeland security issues by facil- itating cross-municipal partnerships between police, fire, and emergency management departments to acquire and share equip- ment, and more generally to plan for emergencies involving mul- tiple municipalities; fiduciary agent for state/federal grant fund- ing through the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety. · Hazard mitigation: initiating a federally-funded partnership to produce a hazard mitigation plan to protect nine coastal commu- nities in the event of natural disasters, including flood, winter storm, wind, fire, and geologic hazards. Please visit our website, www. mapc.org, for more details about these and other activities. Metrofuture: Making A Greater Boston Region MAPC has launched a new civic process, called MetroFuture, to create an updated regional vision and growth strategy for metropolitan Boston. MetroFuture engages city and town governments, state agencies, non-profits, business, labor and academic groups in this planning process. The outcome 71 will be a vision and growth strategy that puts the region on a sustainable path in terms of land use, economic, environmental and social issues. MAPC will need the support of a broad range of organizations in the region to help plan, fund and implement this new framework for addressing the challenges facing metropolitan Boston. The effort to create this new strategy was launched on October 29, 2003 at a Boston College Citizens Seminar. More than 400 citizens from a wide range of local and regional groups attended the event, and expressed their opinions on the region's resources and challenges as well as their own visions for the future. This input will be critical as we move to the next phase of this exciting multi-year project. Please visit the project web site, www. metrofuture.org, for more information. TRIC Communities In 2004, the Three Rivers Interlocal Council (TRIC), one of the eight sub- regions of MAPC, met on a monthly basis to discuss issues of mutual interest from community development planning to transportation issues. TRIC is comprised of the communities of Canton, Dedham, Dover, Foxborough, Medfield, Milton, Needham, Norwood, Sharon, Stoughton, Walpole, and Westwood. During the year, TRIC heard presentations regarding and provided input to MAPC's actions relating to the following regional transportation issues: Suburban Mobility program, 2005 Transportation Improvement Program, and the 2005 Unified Planning Work Program. TRIC participated on the Regional Transportation Advisory Committee (RTAC). TRIC developed a set of subregional legislative priority issues to help guide MAPC's priorities, and for use in a TRIC Legislative Forum meeting between municipal officials and state senators and representatives. The subregion was briefed periodical- ly on the MetroFuture project, the on-going review of the subregions that is taking place in conjunction with the MAPC strategic planning process, and other activities of MAPC. MAPC completed a Community Development Plan under Executive Order 4i8 for the Towns of Milton and Stoughton. MAPC also assisted sever- al communities by administering their planning contracts with private plan- ning consultants under EO418. As a follow-up to Executive Order 418, MAPC presented information on three state initiatives; the Commonwealth Capital Fund, the Priority Development Fund and the 40R Smart Growth Zoning ini- tiative. MAPC also assisted Canton, Sharon, Stoughton, and Walpole com- pleting the Commonwealth Capital Fund applications. MAPC Annual Report prepared and submitted by Marc D. Draisen, Executive Director, Metropolitan Area Planning Council. NORFOLK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Peter H. Collins, Chairman 614 High Street John M. Gillis, Commissioner Dedham, MA. 02026 Francis W. O'Brien, Commissioner Telephone - 781-461-6105 Fax - 781-326-6480 E-mail info@norfolkcounty, org Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM FY2004 Annual Report Message from the Norfolk County Commissioners To the Citizens of Norfolk County: We are proud to serve our constituents as Norfolk County Commissioners. Our county has an abundance of resources and within the realm of county government during the fiscal year, we are especially proud of the following highlights: · Registry of Deeds - Implementation of upgraded computer sys- tems in all areas, significant reductions in backlogs and waiting times, adoption of improved data security and disaster recovery plans, addition of a customer service center and expanded real estate closing areas, as well as introduction of Internet-accessible online land record and title research. · Norfolk County Agricultural High School - Two new programs are planned for the future: Biotechnology and Agritourism, Once again the FFA Chapter won the State Sweepstakes (highest points of large agricultural schools) and a delegation was sent to the National Convention in Louisville Kentucky, a $280,000.00 grant from the Massachusetts Department of Education allowed reno- vation and upgrade the Chemistry Lab. Our school average is near or above the state average in ELA and Math. We continue to be above target with the goals set by the Massachusetts Department of Education. · Wollaston Recreational Facility - completed major renovation of the bunkers on holes #11 and #18, hosted the popular Annual Norfolk County Classic. Over 30,000 rounds of golf were played · Courthouses - Numerous improvements included a new fire pro- tection system for Brookline Courthouse, installation of a new flagpole at Superior Courthouse, parking lot expansion at Wrentham District Court, Registry parking lot repair. · County Engineering Services - provided valuable, cost-free engi- neering services to numerous Norfolk County communities. Included supervising installation of Wrentham Septic System. Performed boundary line survey of all wooded areas for Norfolk 73 County Agricultural High School. Near completion for Foxboro is preparation of five street acceptance plans. The Needham DPW site was surveyed for future expansion. · The Norfolk County Sheriff's Dept. provided many valuable ser- vices to communities and is described in detail, in the complete County Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2004. Capital improvements included demolition and construction of a new, flat roof, upgrade of water supply systems- Phase 2, and new partitions and flooring i.e. handicap privacy petitions, throughout the institution. · Use of the County's new computer system continued to expand for use by county departments off-site (outside of Dedham). · Norfolk County R.S.V.P. - RSVP, working in conjunction with the staff of the Norfolk County Sheriff's Office & Correctional Center, has established the "Back on Track" mentoring program for pre- release inmates. Volunteers co-facilitate discussion groups in areas such as employment, education, budgeting/monetary concerns, housing, conflict resolution and life skills. In August 2004, over 300 volunteers and administrative staff attended our Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon in Randolph. · Municipal Regional Services - 10 municipalities were officially designated by the Commonwealth, as an Economic Target Area (ETA). Towns included are: Bellingham, Foxborough, Franklin, Mansfield, Medway, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Walpole, and Wrentham. The collaborative effort will result in attracting businesses and industry to the areas. As County Commissioners, we convey our thanks to our legislators for their support. Thanks also to municipal officials, members of the Norfolk County Advisory Board, and our department heads and employees for con- tinuing to perform their jobs in an exemplary manner. A special thanks to our citizens for allowing us the privilege of serving them. Respectfully submitted, Peter H. Collins, Chairman John M. Gillis Francis W. O'Brien NORFOLK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NORFOLK COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT The operational program of the Project integrates all proven technolo- gies into an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) system of mosquito control and vector management that is rational, environmentally sensitive and cost effective. All mosquito eggs need water to hatch and to sustain larval growth. Water Management Activities: An important component of our IPM approach is the management of shallow, standing, stagnant water, and the maintenance of existing flow systems which if neglected can contribute to mosquito breeding. In addition to normal drainage system maintenance, Project personnel advised residents on removal of water holding artificial con- tainers on their property for the purpose of eliminating potential West Nile virus mosquito breeding habitat. Drainage ditches checked/cleaned 2,330 feet Culverts checked/cleaned 58 culverts Larval Control: Treatment of mosquito larvae during aquatic develop- ment is the next most effective control effort. The products used during these applications were Bti and Methoprene. Spring aerial larvicide applications 1,044 acres Larval control using briquette & granular applications 7.3 acres Rain Basin treatments using briquettes (West Nile virus control) 675 basins Adult Control: The suppression of flying adult mosquitoes becomes necessary when they are numerous, annoying, and/or threaten public health. The product used during these applications was Sumithrin. Adult control aerosol applications from trucks 11,136 acres Surveillance: Surveys, inspections, and monitoring in support of our program include GIS mapping of breeding areas, larval and adult collections, and fieldwork evaluations leading to better water management. West Nile virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis have been active in Norfolk County over the past several years which has resulted in an expansion of the surveil- lance program in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH), State Laboratory Institute. MDPH has requested that the Norfolk County Mosquito Control Project expand mosquito surveillance across the county for the purpose of detecting viruses in collected mosquitoes as an early warning system for the residents of the county. Considerable man- power has been reallocated to these efforts, which is not reflected in this report. Respectfully submitted, John J. Smith, Director 75 PLANNING BOARD 801 Washington Street 2nd Floor Canton MA, 02021 Telephone: (781) 821-5019 Peter Pineo, Chairman George Jenkins, Member Jeremy Comeau, Vice Chairman Dean Miller, Member Jilian Braga Hayes, Clerk Suzanne Feigen, Administrative Assistant The Planning Board reorganized on April 7, 2004, at which time Peter Pineo was elected Chairman and Jeremy Comeau was elected Vice Chairman. The Board welcomed new member Jilian Braga Hayes whom was elected Clerk. The Board shall perform the duties prescribed by sections 70 and 71 of Chapter 41 of the General Laws. This includes approving subdivisions, approving technical aspects of commercial site construction, submitting zon- ing by-laws, overseeing scenic ways, and presenting new streets for accep- tance by the Town to Town Meeting. It shall be the duty of the Board also to consider and advise upon municipal improvements in regard to which the advice of the Board, at any time, may be asked of by an official of the Town. The Board may upon its own initiative make to any official or officials of the town such recommendations in regard to municipal improvements as the Board may from time to time think proper or expedient. The Board convened 24 formal meetings and 4 workshops. At those meetings the Board received forty two applications for approval or review. This year the Board received four subdivision plans for approval. We also approved a preliminary plan for Flexible Residential development on Cedarcrest Road. The board received four requests for Special Permit under the Zoning By-Law. This was the first use of this By-Law in Canton. The Board reviewed eighteen site plans for the Zoning Board. Of those, one was a Cell Tower application. We also endorsed nineteen A.N.R., "Approval Not Required", Plans which require a determination that they do not constitute a subdivision under the Subdivision Control Law. The Planning Board, along with the Master Plan Steering Committee, approved the final draft of the Master Plan for the Town. This was the first time since 1959 that the tows master plan has been completely updated. We would like to extend our sincerest thanks to all the members of the committee, Town Planner Roger Nicholas and Planners Collaborative for all the hard work and hours put into the final document. The Board has made it clear that even though the town has reached its ten percent for affordable housing, the Board and the town should not be proactive to protect the town from further 40B development. Over the past few years the Planning Board has created affordable housing in zoning districts 76 across Canton including 8% in the Village Overlay district, 15% in the Canton Center Overlay District, and 12% in the Mixed Use Overlay District. At this year's Annual Town Meeting, the Board has submitted an article pertaining to accessory apartments. This By-Law will help our town's Affordable Housing stock and protect the town in the future. There has been 14 zoning articles submitted for the upcoming town meeting. The Planning Board has submitted 8 articles pertaining to lot width, Canton Center, design review, parking lot structures, accessory use apart- ments, CCEOD changes, adult entertainment by-law, and lot frontage changes. The Board made the following appointments: Third Fire Station Study Committee and York Street Open Space - Peter Pineo Building "A" Study Committee - Jeremy Comeau York Street Open Space Committee - Jilian Braga Hayes, Alternate Third Fire Station Study Committee - George Jenkins Alternate This year the Board formed the following committees and appointed the following to each: Trails Study Committee: Maria Schay Barker, Cameron Beck, Charles Cox, Steve Landry, Carl Lavin, Anthony Braconi Master Plan Monitoring Committee: Carl Lavin, Anthony Braconi, Frank Keefe, Linda Francescon, Vicki Hall Finally, The Board would extend its appreciation to Planning Board Consulting Engineer Tomas Houston, Town Planner Roger Nicholas, The Building Department, Engineering Division, the Selectman, the Zoning Board of Appeals, and our Administrative Assistant Suzanne Feigen for all their sup- port given to the Board over the past year. 77 POLICE DEPARTMENT Submitted herewith is my annual report as Chief of Police for the year 2004. During the past year Motorcycle Officer Thomas Keleher and Detective James Brown retired from the department, after many years of dedicated ser- vice. We wish each of them well in their future endeavors during their retire- ment. On April 22, 2004 the department relocated to the new police facility. This new facility is an excellent building that will allow the police to continue to provide a high level of service to the citizens of Canton for many years. The police department, in partnership with the school department, con- tinues to provide the School Resource Officer program. The department received a Commonwealth of Massachusetts Community Policing grant that allows us to continue various community orientated programs. During 2004 this department responded to Ten Thousand Two Hundred Forty (10,240) calls for police service. The police department answered and responded to greater than Three Thousand Five Hundred (3,500) Enhanced 911 emergency calls. As a result of these calls for service and officer observa- tions, Two Hundred Twenty Six (226) people were taken into custody for var- ious offenses. Officers of this department also issued Three Thousand Three Hundred Twenty Six (3,326) citations for motor vehicle violations. I would like to thank all of the various Town committees, departments, and their staff for the assistance rendered to the police department during 2004. I would also like to thank the officers and staff for their support during the past year. Respectfully Submitted, Peter S. Bright Chief of Police 78 OFFENSES 2004 ANNOYING PHONE CALLS 7 ASSAULT & BATTERY 29 ASSAULT & BATTERY (DOMESTIC) 5 ASSAULT & BATTERY (DANGEROUS WEAPON) 15 ASSAULY & BATTERY (POLICE OFFICER) 1 BREAKING & ENTERING (DAYTIME) 10 BREAKING & ENTERING (NIGHTIME) 43 CONSPIRACY TO VIOLATE DRUG LAW 39 DISORDERLY PERSON 12 DISTURBING THE PEACE 2 FALSE NAME TO A POLICE OFFICER 1 FORGERY 4 FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE 1 HARRASSMENT 3 INDECENT ASSAULT & BATTERY 1 INTIMIDATION OF A WITNESS 2 LARCENY BY CREDIT CARD 7 LARCENY BY CHECK 18 LARCENY BY FALSE PRETENSES 2 LARCENY LESS 40 LARCENY MORE 84 LARCNEY OF MOTOR VEHICLE 27 MAL-DAMAGE 84 MINOR TRANSPORTING OR POSSESION OF ALCOHOL 12 OPEN & GROSS 1 POSSESSION OF CLASS "A" 4 POSSESSION OF CLASS "B" 2 POSSESSION OF CLASS "C" 1 POSSESSION OF CLASS "D" 13 POSSESSION OF FIREWORKS 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA 5 POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE 11 POSSESSION OF INFERNAL MACHINE 3 RAPE 5 RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY 4 SELLING & PROCURRING ALCOHOL FOR MINORS 3 SHOPLIFTING 13 THREATS TO COMMIT A CRIME 23 TRESPASSING 2 UTTERING 4 VIOLATION OF RESTRAINING ORDER (209A) 9 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Administrative Office & Engineering Division: 801 Washington Street Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM 781-821-5023 Water Division Administration 801 Washington Street Hours: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM 781-821-5018 Michael Trotta Superintendent of Public Works Daniel Teague Operations Manager Peter Berteletti Highway Supervisor Daniel Donahue Town Engineer Ron Redquest Water & Sewer Supervisor Larraine Redquest Water & Sewer Billing Coordinator It is the mission of the Department of Public Works to ensure the value and maintenance of the existing infrastructure of the Town of Canton as well as to promote an investment in its future, thereby providing for the health and well-being of its Citizens. The Department of Public Works, acting through the Superintendent and Managers, will provide these services in a cost effective, responsive, and accountable manner, according to generally accepted municipal standards. The services will be provided with a commitment to constant improvement. HIGHWAY DIVISION The Highway Division is responsible for the upkeep of Town roads the Canton Corner Cemetery, sidewalks, trees, drains, and the maintenance of all its equipment. Its activities include sweeping streets, repairing or reconstruct- ing roads and sidewalks, providing winter maintenance, cleaning catch basins on all public streets, and repairing both DPW and other Town owned vehicles and equipment. This year the Highway Division began work on the Saratoga Plan walk lng trails at Pequitside Farm, completed the Washington Street/Dedham Street/Pleasant Street intersection(s) project, and did the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) required mitigation work at The Bolivar Street Public Works Facility. All streets were swept three times. Over eleven hundred catch basins were cleaned. ENGINEERING DIVISION The Engineering Division provides technical support and project co- ordination for the Department as well as for other Town Boards and agencies. The Division also inspects and approves contract and private work, which add to the infrastructure of the Town. 80 The Engineering Division continues to work with consultants to devel- op project plans for the Randolph Street at Rte. 138 and Washington Street at Rte. 138 intersections, the Bolivar Street Dam repair, the Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan, and the Greenlodge Interceptor Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and design. The Division has begun a review of the town's construction standards and specifications in order to produce a Permit/Construction Manual. The Engineering Division also provided sur- veys and designs for the Board of Selectmen, the Fire Department, the Council on Aging, the Conservation Commission, as well as various Public Works pro- jects. WATER & SEWER DIVISION The Water & Sewer Division is responsible for the operation and main- tenance of the Town's water and sanitary sewer systems. The division pro- vides safe and clean drinking water from Town wells and the MWRA. Sanitary waste is removed through the sewer system and transferred to the MWRA interceptor and Deer Island treatment facility. Water and sewer ratepayers support the Division. The Walpole Street water main upgrade was completed. Wells 10, 11, and 12 were reconditioned. DEP approval was given to begin pumping water from Wells 11 and 12. Approximately 80 million gallons were supplied from Town wells. On the sewer side, the Ward Well Pump Station Replacement Project was started. Design work continues on the replacement of the Green Lodge sewer main. State and Federal agencies require additional planning and envi- ronmental impact assessment before construction can begin. REFLECTION The year 2004 also marked the retirement of Ronald "Butch" Pasquarosa. Butch provided forty-four years of service to the Public Works Department, and more importantly to the Town and Citizens of Canton. He enjoyed every job and every solved problem. Butch strove to make Canton Public Works suc- ceed. He consistently put the needs of the Town ahead of his own. Butch did many things to guide this Superintendent's adiustment to the Town of Canton. I also want to thank all those who helped get the job done. Respectfully submitted, Michael Trotta, Superintendent 81 RECREATION DEPARTMENT Office hours -Mon. - Fri. 9 am to 5 pm Phone 781-821-5030 e-mail jkaylor@town.canton.ma.us The Recreation Commission in 2004 continued to offer a complete vari- ety of leisure activities for ages three through senior citizen. The residents of Canton supported their Recreation Department as over 150,000 visits were made to Recreation facilities and programs in 2004. The Playground program drew approximately 1600 youngsters to its activities and special events. The swimming pool at Bolivar had a 69 day attendance of 10,902. The pool also served 292 children who participated in Red Cross swim lessons. Numerous other programs were offered throughout the year including: arts and crafts, gymnastics, tennis, volleyball, basketball, skating, skiing, softball, drama, pre- school music, and field hockey. Pequitside Day Camp in its 19th year was a success. The eight week camp served 169 children ages 6 through 10 with a positive recreation experi- ence including: arts and crafts, sports, swimming, and field trips. The Commission for the 19th year sponsored a Summer Band Concert series. The concerts this year were located at the Kennedy school due to the renovation of the Canton High school complex. The series held on six Wednesday's in July and August was well attended. The Metropolis Skating Rink ended its 24th season with an excellent record. Approximately 35,000 persons patronized the rink throughout the 30 week season. Several youth and adult groups, school groups, and figure skat- ing groups use the facility. The Commission continues to be proud of the fact that for 24 years the skating rink has operated on its own revenues and at no expense to the Town's taxpayers. The Commission was able to sponsor Town-wide special events in 2004. These included: July 4th celebration, Halloween parade, Carnival's at Devoll field and the Kennedy school, and the Senior Citizen Christmas Party. Projects that the Commission was able to complete in 2004 include: Playground at the Armando Center, Earl Newhouse waterfront at the William's estate, irrigation projects at both Kennedy and Devoll fields. The Recreation Commission would like to thank all the employees, and many volunteers who made the programs offered a success. Respectfully submitted, William Armando Jr. Chairman 82 BLUE HILLS REGIONAL DISTRICT SCHOOL COMMITTEE The Blue Hills Regional District School Committee is pleased to submit its Annual Report to the residents of the Town of Canton. In its 40th year, Blue Hills Regional Technical School continues its stead- fast commitment to providing the highest caliber academic and vocational instruction to district students in grades nine through twelve and to those receiving postgraduate training. The nine towns in the district include Avon, Braintree, Canton, Dedham, Holbrook, Milton, Norwood, Randolph, and Westwood. John J. Lyons of Dedham served as Chairman.of the Blue Hills Regional District School Committee for the 2003-04 school year, and is the current Chairman. Wayne E. Homer was the Canton representative. The Committee meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the District Board Room at the school at 800 Randolph St., Canton. The public is invited to attend. The following members comprise the 2004-05 School Committee: AVON P. Michael Doherty (resigned Dec. 17, 2003) Francis J. Fistori (appointed April 1, 2004) BRAINTREE Matthew R. Sisk CANTON Wayne E. Homer DEDHAM John J. Lyons HOLBROOK William T. Buckley MILTON Philip L. Kliman (deceased Sept. 4, 2003) Festus Joyce (appointed Oct. 21, 2003) NORWOOD Kevin L. Connolly RANDOLPH Ronald DiGuilio Richard Riman (elected on Nov. 2, 2004) WESTWOOD Alan L. Butters Everyone associated with Blue Hills was stunned to learn that Lance Corporal Alexander S. Arredondo, USMC, was killed in the line of duty in Iraq on August 25, 2004. Alexander, who studied Electrical and graduated in 2002, had been a resident of Norwood and Randolph. A memorial tribute was con- ducted at the school in September with his family present. A poignant cere- mony was also staged by the cheerleading squad during halftime of two foot- ball games. A scholarship fund has been established in Alexander's name. The composition of the School Committee underwent changes. P. Michael Doherty served as the Avon representative until he resigned on 83 December 17, 2003. Francis J. Fistori was then appointed by the Avon select- men and Avon School Committee to fill the unexpired two years left in Mr. Doherty's term on April 1, 2004. Mr. Fistori, a 1975 graduate of Blue Hills who is the owner and operator of Modern Auto Body in Brockton, Mass., will be eli- gible for election to a four-year term in November 2006. The entire Blue Hills Regional community was deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of Philip L. Kliman, longtime Milton representative to the District School Committee. A respected civic leader who was also a staunch advocate of vocational education, Mr. Kliman's leadership and innovative thinking are his enduring legacy to the school. His family has established a scholarship in his name. Festus Joyce, a retired construction technology instructor at Blue Hills, was appointed to finish Mr. Kliman's unexpired term. He was elected to a four-year term on November 2, 2004. Also, Ronald DiGuilio, Randolph representative to the School Committee for 19 years, was defeated in a write-in campaign by Richard Riman on Nov. 2, 2004. Several individuals earned prestigious honors. William T. Buckley, Holbrook representative to the District School Committee since 1979, received the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC) Life Membership Award. Kevin L. Connolly was awarded an honorary citation from the Massachusetts House of Representatives for his exemplary service as the District School Committee's Norwood representative since 1992. (He was re-elected on November 2, 2004.) Paul Torney was named Massachusetts Athletic Director of the Year by the Mass. State Athletic Directors Assn. Varsity hockey coach Steven Woods was the South Shore Chapter of the National Ice Hockey Officials Association's Coach of the Year. Veteran head football coach Vin Hickey of Canton was inducted into the Massachusetts High School Football Association's Hall of Fame. Patricia Brooks, secretary to the vocational departments and coordinator, and English Instructor Lauretta Boyle were honored by the Norfolk County Teachers Association. James Hanrahan, Culinary Arts department head, received a plaque from the District School Committee in recognition of his exemplary service to the school over many years. Auto Body Instructor Robert Porazzo was named I-Car Education Foundation 2003 Collision Repair Instructor and Network (CRIN) Instructor of the Year. Robert Puleo, a Canton resident, 1971 Blue Hills graduate, and chief financial officer of Commercial Sheet Metal, Inc. in Canton, was presented with the Workforce Development Recognition Award at the annual General Advisory Board dinner in September 2004. He continues to actively support the school and the Metal Fabrication department. Two key administrative positions were filled. Alan Bernstein, former principal of North Shore Tech in Middleton, was appointed Academic and Curriculum Coordinator, replacing Frank Longo, who retired. Sheryl Lovit, 84 coordinator of Blue Hills' Adult Basic Education program, became Continuing Education Coordinator, a post also formerly held by Mr. Longo. She left Blue Hills in September 2004 with good wishes and sincere thanks from the admin- istration and her colleagues. Lovit's Continuing Education duties were assumed by Guidance Counselor Melanie Shaw. The school successfully launched ambitious new educational initiatives. A program called Exploratory allowed every member of the freshman class to spend one week in each of eight vocational programs prior to selecting one to specialize in. Superintendent-Director Kenneth M. Rocke called Exploratory 'a major change in curriculum" which "is intended to help freshmen make more informed choices about which vocation they want to study" at Blue Hills. Sixty-five percent of the freshmen changed their minds about their initial choice of a vocational shop as a direct result of Exploratory, which also led to a doubling of female students in non-traditional shops like Auto Repair. A rigorous Pre-Engineering program was begun in September 2004 for a select group of juniors who had already shown proficiency in English, math and science. Funded by a $40,000 grant, it features curricula from Project Lead the Way, a national non-profit organization dedicated to introducing students to engineering concepts and principles before they enter college. The program is taught by Drafting/CAD Department Head Michael Sheehan and Science Instructor Dr. Michael Meyers. To replace funds lost to budget cuts, the Blue Hills alumni (notably Gary Titus of Canton and Ed Tamulionis, both 1975 alumni) and the Blue Hills Foundation jointly created Adopt-a-Shop, an ongoing campaign aimed at attracting tax-deductible donations of money, equipment and materials from the public to support any extracurricular activity, athletic program or academ- ic or vocational program of the school. Its Web site is www. adoptashop.com. To date, Adopt-a-Shop has raised $50,000 in cash from business, industry and alumni, along with $150,000 in donated equipment from businesses. The school extends sincere thanks to the Canton residents and business owners who generously donated money and equipment to support vocational educa- tion at Blue Hills. The school received a $200,000 award from the Commonwealth's Foundation Reserve - sometimes referred to as "pothole money" - that is administered by the Massachusetts Department of Education. Of the 88 schools that applied for the funding, Blue Hills was one of only 47 selected to receive a share, and one of just 19 schools to receive the maximum amount. Supt.-Dir. Rocke thanked all of the state senators and legislators from the nine- town district who participated in creating the budget that made the award possible. Blue Hills and Blackstone Valley Technical School in Upton, Mass., will equally share a $711,000 federal grant spread over three years from the U.S. Department of Education. The funds will be used for new equipment in the Wellness Center, implementation of revamped health curriculum, and work- 85 related injury-prevention instruction. A fitness specialist and nutrition educa- tor will also be hired. Grant Specialist Ronald Linari and Athletic Director Paul Torney collaborated on the grant proposal. A $12,000 Perkins grant awarded to Blue Hills in January 2004 will help the school to selectively integrate vocational and academic curricula. Blue Hills received a total of $1,172,588 in funded grants contracts from July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004. Many students won accolades for vocational or academic excellence. Late in 2004, Gov. Mitt Romney announced the inception of the John and Abigail Adams Scholarships, which are given to high school students in recog- nition of their outstanding MCAS scores. The scholarships entitle the recipi- ents to four years of free tuition at the University of Massachusetts, or any state or community college in Massachusetts. Seven members of the Class of 2005 at Blue Hills won Adams Scholarships including Adam J. Beckvold, Dedham, Construction Technology; Paul J. Gianci, Holbrook, Electronics; David J. Harter, Milton, Electronics; Tyrell D. Lightbourne, Randolph, Electronics; Matthew A. McDonough, Hull, Electronics; Jonathan J. Ricciarelli, Randolph, Metal Fabrication; Corey L. Ryan, Milton, Computer Technology. The graduating Class of 2004 received $285,895 in scholarships and awards, which was divided among 125 students. The Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators (MAVA) Outstanding Vocational Technical Students was Ashley Santagata of Holbrook, who was also valedic- torian and student representative to the District School Committee. On the sports scene, the notable highlight was the undefeated regular season of the Warriors football team. Caitlin Hogan, a senior from Randolph in Advertising Art, shared female Athlete of the Year honors with Tracy Keith of Dedham, an Electronics concentrator. Justin Bobillier, a senior in Electronics from Canton, was male Athlete of the Year. He captained the baseball and hockey teams. Enrollment in the high school is 780. Canton residents total 78. A total of 49 postgraduate students are enrolled, with 2 from Canton. There were 171 students from the Class of 2004 enrolled in Blue Hills' 14 vocational programs. Post-graduation student placement figures were as fol- lows: 43 graduates (25%) working in a related field; 16 graduates (9%) work- ing in a non-related field; 6 graduates (4%) in the military; and 89 graduates (52%) continuing their education. The Canton Association of Industries (CAI) held its Expo4 at Blue Hills in April 2004. Exhibitors included businesses, along with municipal and civic organizations. The school had its own booth with an Adopt-a-Shop display. Blue Hills is proud to offer various services to district residents - and in some cases, the general public - from the vocational shops. This practice 86 allows students to utilize their training in practical, hands-on situations that nicely augment their classroom work. Furthermore, these professional-quality services are available at well below commercial cost. Each year, Blue Hills' Construction Technology students usually build a two home construction projects. District residents are invited to submit appli- cations for these projects, which must last the full school year and have signif- icant educational value. The two most recent projects were located at 20 Magnolia Road, Holbrook and 288 Evergreen Avenue, Braintree. Their com- bined market value was $210,000. Auto Body and Graphics did jobs for Canton residents, schools and civic organizations with a commercial value of $16,000.60 The customer cost was $7,233.12, amounting to a total savings of $8,767.48. Respectfully submitted, Wayne E. Homer* Canton Representative December 31, 2004 * Wayne E. Homer resigned effective January 2, 2005. Two days later, Gary Titus was sworn in as the new Canton representative. He was appointed by the Canton selectmen and School Committee, and will serve for the remainder of Mr. Homer's term until November 2006. 87 CANTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE Robert Barker, Ph.D., Chairman 960 Washington Street Laura Hallowell, Vice Chair Canton, MA 02021 John Bonnanzio, Secretary Telephone - 781-821-5060 Paul Matthews Fax - 781-575-6500 Reuki Schutt E-mail - csc@cantonma.org Hours of Operation Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4 PM BUDGET: The School Department budget for the current 2004-2005 school year is $22,546,212 distributed as follows: Salaries $18,329,086 Expenses $ 4,217,626 $22,546,712 The above figure represents an increase of 0 % above the 2003-2004 budget. This budget of $22,546,212 includes revenue offsets of $394,790. Athletic Gate Receipts/User Fees $159,315 Building Rental Fees $ 30,000 Bus User Fees $118,000 Pre-School Revolving $ 43,500 Extracurricular Fees $ 16,975 Student Parking Fees $ 22,000 $394,790 ENROLLMENTS: Shown below are the enrollment figures for the elementary, middle and high schools for last year (2003-2004) and this year (2004-2005): (1/1/2004) (1/1/2005) 2003-2004 2004-2005 Difference Elementary 1514 1494 -20 Middle School 684 680 -4 High School 846 832 -14 3044 3006 -38 PERSONNEL: The following long-term personnel retired during calendar year 2004: Employee Position Years of Service Nancy Barbour GMS/Art Teacher 30 years Jeanine Beaton CHS/French Teacher 31 years Norman Bernard GMS/Physical Education Teacher 37 years 88 Ronald Berube CHS/Technology 34 years Albert D'Attanassio Luce/Grade 5 Teacher 37 years Robert Ferrick CHS/Special Education Teacher 19 years Brenda Flood JFK/Grade 1 Teacher 19 years Patricia Flynn Hansen/Grade 2 Teacher 37.5 years Marilyn Gibson-Panciocco GMS/Physical Education Teacher 33.5 years Elizabeth Lewis Dir. Of Curriculum & Instruction 5 years Judith Healy CHS/Occupational Education Teacher 33 years Linda MacLeod CHS/Foreign Language Teacher 34 years Marsha Maher Food Service Director Karen Maloney GMS/Special Education Teacher 26 years Donald Messinger CHS/Technology Engineering Teacher 31 years Kenneth Oles JFK/Grade 5 Teacher/Assistant Principal 35 years Terry Petringa Central Office Payroll Clerk 6 years William Redmond GMS/Adjustment Counselor 19.5 years Jacqueline Sefton Luce/Grade 5 Teacher 34 years Susan Sternberg JFK/Adjustment Counselor 17 years Sheila Therou-Rapalje Hansen/Adjustment Counselor 24 years Robert Waxman CHS/Foreign Language Teacher/ Department Coord. 37 years Karen Wilensky Hansen/Grade 1 31 years We owe a debt of gratitude to all of these retirees for their dedication and professionalism on behalf of our students and the school system. Together they provided 610.5 years of service to the Canton Schools. I also note the following personnel changes that took place in 2004, either by resignation, non-renewal or eliminated positions: Nancy Bloom GMS/Special Education 1.5 years Maryanne Byrne CHS/Social Studies Teacher 1 year Jennifer Cardile GMS/Math Teacher 2 years Dr. Beverly Conte School Psychologist 25 years Jane Gregory Elementary Health 1 year Ruth Griffin Food Service Director 1 year Beth Kelley CHS Science Teacher 8 years Ann Kelton Elementary Music Teacher 1 year Illana Lazinger JFK/Grade 5 Teacher 4 years Wilfred Lewis Hansen/Paraprofessional Aide 1 year Barbara Lynch CHS/Health Teacher 10 years Catherine Mulcahy Speech & Language Therapist _ year Erin Murphy GMS/Math Teacher 1 year Gena Navitskis GMS/Spanish Teacher 3 years John Piemontese CHS/Athletic Director 5 years Roberta Reingold K-5 Curriculum Coordinator 5 years Mary Ann Seavey CHS/Computer Teacher 1 year 89 Melissa Sweeney CHS/Science Teacher 3 years Patricia Szczebak GMS/Social Studies/Science Teacher 2 years Margaret Yi Elementary Title I Math Teacher 1 year Personnel Actions Three new Title I Math teachers were hired with Title I ftmds supple- mented with Title II Teacher Quality funds and the district operating budget to support struggling students in math at each of the three elementary schools. As part of their job description, these teachers also provide professional devel- opment in mathematics instruction for teachers in each school. Susan Sfougaris was selected to be Assistant Principal at the John E Kennedy School. Robie Peter was selected to be Assistant Principal at the Dean S. Luce School. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Katherine Scheidler was selected to over- see, coordinate and update K - 12 curriculum and instruction, monitor all MCAS testing expectations, provide professional development offerings for all K - 12 teachers, and write grant proposals in the area of curriculum and instruction. Dr. Scheidler served as Assistant Superintendent in Hopkinton, MA for five years. Other Actions of Note 1. Canton High School was ranked 25th of Massachusetts High Schools in the September, 2004 Boston Magazine, based on the cri- teria of class size, test scores, per pupil expenditure, percentage of students who attend four-year colleges, teacher-student ratio, and teacher salaries. 2. Twenty-three percent, or 49 students, of the Canton High School 2004-05 Senior Class were notified that they are eligible to receive full scholarships for four years at any Massachusetts state college or university as a result of high performance on the tenth grade MCAS tests in English and Mathematics. This John and Abigail Adams Scholarship is awarded for the first time this year to stu- dents who received an Advanced score in Math or English and also is in the top 25% of their class. 3. Canton as a district is rated on the test data from the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) tests in Cycle III as Very High in English Language Arts and High in Mathematics. However, Canton is identified for Improvement this year in English Language Arts and Mathematics with our Special Education subgroup. As a result, we have focused profes- sional development and new materials purchases this year with our regular program and Special Education teachers on Reading at the elementary schools, and on Mathematics and Special Education inclusion at the Middle School. 90 4. 98% of Canton students passed the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) test in 2004. 4a. An after-school MCAS prep program was launched at the High School this year, with after-school MCAS prep programs continu- ing at the Middle School and elementary schools. 5. Best practice in reading instruction in grades K - 5 is a main focus in 2004-05. Our three Elementary Reading Specialists have regu- larly provided teachers with on-going professional development in teaching reading, including professional development on explicit instruction in comprehension. The Reading Specialists also provided two after-school graduate courses on reading strate- gies. 6. To promote important early literacy development, new teacher materials to promote reading comprehension, called Making Meaning, were reviewed and purchased along with new classroom book libraries. Also, over 3,000 new books were purchased for grades 2 - 5 to ensure access to literature for struggling readers to develop comprehension and reading fluency. 7. Dynamic development of student writing is modeled for teachers in classes grades K - 5 over the school year by John Collins writ- ing instruction consultant Mr. Henry Dembowski, who also pro- vided an after-school course for teachers. 8. Middle School Math and Special Education teachers have met together regularly over the school year to improve the Math cur- riculum for all students and on revise Math instruction to support all students. 9. New Mathematics textbooks and ancillary materials including an on-line text were researched and purchased in October, 2004 for grades 6 through 8 math classes, including all Special Education students. 10. A new course Mathematics as a Second Language is provided in Canton to teachers through Mass Insight on math pedagogy and content that gives a solid conceptual understanding of the opera- tions of arithmetic and interrelationships among arithmetic, alge- bra and geometry, as well as modeling effective classroom prac- tice. 11. Canton received two $100,000 Department of Education grants for Plato math software through JFYNet, Boston. The software was installed at the Galvin Middle School and Canton High School, and all math and Special Education teachers received free training on the software, which provides self-paced individualized learn- ing for students. 91 12. Canton teachers grades 3 - 12 began this year to participate in a three-year professional development program in seminars by uni- versity professors under a federally funded Teaching American History grant, along with three other districts through Primary Source, based in Watertown, MA. 13. Ten new teachers were trained as Mentors in summer, 2004. Over forty teachers served as Mentors to new teachers in the 2004-05 school year. 14. A summer school program with multiple offerings was re-institut- ed in July, 2004, and is continued in summer, 2005. 15. A new district Curriculum web site was created on the district web site at www. cantonma.org. K - 12 curricula is posted and updated on an on-going basis. 16. The district continues to promote communication with the school and home community through the creation of new editions of EDU-NEWS, the District Report Card, and the Professional Development Handbook, which are posted on the district web site. Sincerely, Sincerely, Robert Barker, Ph.D. Chairman Irene Sherry Kaplan, Ed.D. CANTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS 92 SELF HELP, INC. During the program year ending September 30, 2004, Self Help, Inc., received a total funding of approximately $16.7M and provided direct services to 23,823 limited income households in the area. In the TOWN OF CANTON, Self Help, Inc. provided services totaling $272,538 to 437 households during program year 2004. Self Help's total funding of $16,654,660 does not tell the real value of ser- vices delivered to the area as a whole. This funding enabled us to mobilize an additional $1,448,314 of other community resources such as, volunteers, dona- tions of space, and private donations In the form of goods and services. Therefore, the total impact of Self Help, Inc., during the past program year was $18,534,048. In addition, Self Help currently employs 285 individuals. Many of these individuals are of limited income, and most reside in our service area. We feel that October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2004 was a success- ful program year for us because we were able to assist as many individuals and/or families as we did, regardless of the challenges of being a human ser- vice provider. We thank the Board of Selectmen and all the volunteers for helping us to make fiscal year 2004 a successful one. Respectfully submitted, Norma Wang EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER 93 DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN'S SERVICES Hours of Operation - Monday thru Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM Tony Andreotti 92 Pleasant Street Veterans Service Officer Phone No. 781-821-5005 Fax No. 781-575-6570 E-mail tandreotti@town.canton.ma.us VETERANS' PROGRAMS OUTREACH AND MARKETING VETERANS BENEFITS Veterans Corner-weekly column newspaper and cable Newsletters Coffee hours - monthly Veterans' Breakfast - Nov. llth Guest Speaker Program - information various topics Veterans mailing list of 1200 Canton veterans maintained VETERANS' DEPT. FUNERAL ESCORT SERVICE Military Funeral Honors were provided to 44 veterans who passed away in 2004 VIDEO TAPING VETERANS To tell their own stories to preserve their experiences for generations to come. 29 videos have been produced, thanks to the Cable 8 staff. VETERAN TRANSPORTATION Veterans transportation program is in place for veterans to make their medical appointments and assist their family to visit them, WW II - REGISTRY OF REMEMBILA_NCE Over 1,000 veterans of WW II have been entered on the website of the registry located at the WW II MEMORIAL located in Washington, D.C. PATRIOTIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS Kennedy School Hansen School Galvin Middle School St. Johns School BENEFIT CLAIMS PROCESSED 25 claims both state and federal were processed in 2004. Assistance given and forms filed for burial benefits, grave markers and G.I. Insurance. 94 RETURN OF VETERANS' BENEFITS Amount reimbursed from the state has averaged between $15,000 to $20,000 for the last three years. COMMONWEALTH of MASS. CERTIFICATION Completed Veterans' Service Officers Training VETERANS' CO UNCIL Monthly meeting held on first Wednesday. CANTON FALLEN HEROES CALENDARS First issue distributed to all school classrooms. DISTINGUISHED VETERAN OF THE YEAR AWARD Issued at the Veteran Day Breakfast to veterans for their military service and/or community contribution. 95 WATER/SEWER RATE & POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Committee had a busy year this year developing a new water and sewer retail rate structure. The new rate structure, in addition to being fair and equitable, also attempts to balance expenses and receipts. It would result in a structure that would be as close to full cost recovery as possible. This being accomplished, the new rate structure was accepted and implemented by the Board of Selectmen as of the beginning of fiscal year 2005. Close monitoring will be necessary and adjust- ments and modifications will be recommended as necessary. The committee also worked closely with DPW Superintendent Mr. Michael Trotta in reviewing options for the Greenlodge sewer interceptor pro- ject as well as other inflow/infiltration (I/I) projects. Unfortunately, Well #9 did not come on line as had been anticipated. It was partially due to permitting issues and partially as a result of higher than expected iron and manganese levels in the water than was expected. While not a health problem, a filtration facility is being considered that would create a clean water supply satisfying Canton's off-peak demands and diminish our dependence on MWRA water during peak seasons. Part of the rationale for a treatment facility, notwithstanding the aesthetic and environmental concerns, is the potential financial return as the cost differential between our own pro- duction and the MWRA is significant. Projections indicate that the cost gap will increase significantly for years to come. A number of alternatives are being assessed at this time. The Committee also endorsed the Selectmen's pro-active decision to recover past due water/sewer bills. One bill, in excess of $56,000 was recov- ered from the Blue Hills Ski slope operators after the water supply was termi- nated. The committee also endorsed the Selectmen's decision to request remu- nerations from the State for other past due water bills. We also encouraged the Town to take advantage of the MWRA Pipeline Assistance Program. These are low interest loans available for these programs. As a result of events of the past year, it will be necessary to reassess water and sewer project priorities in order to allocate funds to minimize tl~e impact of rate increases. The Committee wishes to welcome its newest member, Joe Shea. It wishes to thank Jim Murgia, Finance Director for the Town of Canton for his assistance. It also wishes to extend its thanks to Mr. Mike Diorio for his contribution to the Committee. Mike has left his Town Accountant's position for a new job. Our thanks also to Jim Moran and Louis Jutras for their extra effort in helping create the new rate structure. Respectfully submitted, Edward M. Sullivan, Chairman 96 YORK STREET OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE Committee Members Gene Manning - Chairman Dave McLelland Charlie Cox Peter Pineo Wally Gibbs Avril Elkort Carl Lavin Our committee was directed by Town Meeting through Article 55 to review the possibility of the Town of Canton purchasing open space off York Street, on which rests Indian Council Rock, a potential significant historic site. In addition the committee was directed to recommend to the town a policy of open space in the York Street area for preservation. Our first act was to determine the historical importance of Indian Council Rock. The committee determined that the site maintains a prominent place in the history of the Town of Canton. This is recognized through the Massachusetts Historical Commission and is documented at the Massachusetts Archives in Boston. In addition we determined that the land on which Indian Council Rock was sold in July 2004, to New Village Gate, LLC / Mr. Patrick Considine who intends to develop it. On December 2, 2004 the committee met with Mr. Considine, who shared with us his plans to expand the site and that he is considering several options at this time. The committee received the assurance of Mr. Considine that Indian Council Rock will be preserved as he continues his plans to devel- op the adjacent property. As Mr. Considine proceeds with his plans and communications to vari- ous town boards, the committee hopes that any land donation offers to the town that include Indian Council Rock will be considered a significant acqui- sition and be maintained by the Historical Society for future generations as a valued artifact in Canton. The committee feels that this will become an out- standing addition to the many historical sites currently documented in our town. Another area of our discussion and directive from town meeting was to consider open space in the York Street area and the consideration of the town to purchase for conservation. Our committee reviewed the Community Preservation Act or Land Trust as a possible method to preserve open land and it is our recommendation that a study committee be formed to review the options for this in Canton. 97 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Paul B. Carroll, Chairman James F. Fitzgerald, Jr., Member Gregory L. Pando, Member Robert J. Quigley, Alternate Charles J. Armando, Alternate Memorial Hall Telephone - (781)-575-6589 801 Washington Street Fax - (781) 821-5059 Lower Level E-Maih zba@town.canton.ma.us Canton, MA 02021 Office Staff: Sue Franco Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 7:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. The year 2004 was quieter than usual for the Zoning Board. There were fewer commercial petitions than in the past few years, however, residential petitions were abundant with residents continuing to improve their proper- ties. The Board heard more than fifty residential petitions this year. In total, the ZBA conducted 88 formal hearings and 38 informal hearings in 2004. The informal hearings consisted mostly of applications for signs, ban- ner requests, and requests for minor modifications of previously approved decisions and site plans. Some of the businesses that came before the Board this year include the following: · Bank of Canton, HT Berry Co., Mahachai Restaurant, Simply Smith's Catering, Omnipoint Holding, and Elizabeth Grady. In 2004, after much deliberation, the Zoning Board signed a settlement agreement with the Pequit View/Pequit Village Chapter 40B petition, which was originally denied in 2003. The settlement agreement ensured that the town would meet its 10% affordable housing requirement. The Board would like to thank the Planning Board and Mr. Tom Houston of Edwards & Kelcey for their invaluable input on the commercial projects that came before the ZBA this year. Their expertise ensured that these new projects were well-designed, quality additions to the town. Once again the Board wishes to express its appreciation to their support staff including Building Commissioner Ed Walsh, Sue Franco, Jean Finnigan, Alicia Mandinici, and Town Counsel, all who provided the Board with the assistance necessary to make the year 2004 constructive and meaningful for the Zoning Board of Appeals. 98 The Board would also like to thank the Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator Bill Friel for all their support and assistance during the year. Finally, I would like to personally thank my colleagues on the Board, Jim Fitzgerald, Greg Pando, Bob Quigley, and Chuck Armando for another year well done. Your knowledge, experience, dedication and hard work are the qualities that have contributed to the Zoning Board of Appeal's significant accomplishments in the year 2003. Respectfully submitted, Paul B. Carroll Chairman 99 TOWN COUNSEL This year was a very active and successful year for the Law Department: 1. Advice & Legal Documents. This year numerous advisory opin- ions were rendered to various Town officials and Boards relating to a wide variety of issues and subjects. Frequent and ongoing attention was given to reviewing and/or drafting Bylaws, contract documents and agreements, easements, zoning covenants, pro- curement documents, public road documents, livery and taxi reg- ulations, Warrants for Town Meeting, and other legal documents. 2. Labor Issues. We provided advice from time to time during 2004 regarding a variety of federal and state law and issues applicable to non-union employees. 3. Pro!ects. We assisted with the updating of the various road layout issues, economic development questions, Building Department code enforcement issues, the acquisition of the White Building, issues regarding the Senior Center, the Green Lodge parking pro- gram, water damage to the Canton Library and insurance issues related thereto, fire station construction matters, issues regarding Pequitside Farm, issues concerning the Intergovernmental Agreement with Stoughton, scenic road issues and the Blue Hills Ski Area water matters. 4. Litigation & Labor Arbitrations. As of December 31, 2004, there were thirteen pending lawsuits involving the Town, as follows: 3 lawsuits involving the Zoning Board of Appeals: Canton Property Holding, LLC ("Roseland") v Zoning Board of Appeals. Canton Town Taxi, Inc., et al. vs. Zoning Board of Appeals, Norfolk Superior Court Civil Action No. 04-00015 John Maglia v. Zoning Board of Appeals, Land Court Misc. Case No. 295563 1 lawsuit involving the Department of Public Works: JMR Construction, Inc. v. The Hanover Insurance Company, et al. Norfolk Superior Court, C.A. No. 02-00441 1 lawsuit involving the Board of Selectmen: Town of Canton v. Select Energy, Inc., Norfolk Superior Court Department Civil Action No.: 04-00896 100 2 lawsuits involving the Conservation Commission: James A. Roache et al. v. Canton Conservation Commission (Pequitside Farm), DEP File No. 124-0915 In the matter of the Ward Well Realty Trust, DEP Docket No. 04-532, DEP File No. 2004-106 (SDA) 1 lawsuit involving the Planning Board Diane R. Givens and Robert J. Doyle v. Planning Board, Norfolk Sup Ct, C.A. No. 04-01982 Claims: The following claims have been presented to the Town and are pending Boston Edison v. Town of Canton (DPW) Levrault v. Town of Canton (DPW) Felice v. Town of Canton (Schools) Amos v. Plymouth et al. (Police) Secure Horizons v. Town of Canton (Fire) Each of the above efforts required the participation of numerous Town officials and private citizen volunteers - all working together towards a better Canton. Thanks to the Board of Selectmen and all other Town officials and citi- zens for their cooperation and assistance towards a successful year. Respectfully submitted, Paul R. DeRensis TOWN COUNSEL 101 TOWN CLERK Tracy K. Kenney Gale M. McHugo, Assistant Town Clerk Velma Coffey, Senior Clerk 801 Washington Street Canton, Massachusetts 02021 Telephone 781-821-5013 Fax 781-821-5016 Email tkenney@town.canton.ma.us Hours of operation: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am to 5pm Tuesday from 9am to 7pm To the citizens of Canton: Elections kept the Town Clerk's office busy in 2004. The Presidential Primary in March resulted in a 24% turnout. The Annual Town Election in April resulted in a 31% turnout. The State Primary in September resulted in an 11% turnout. Lastly, the Presidential Election in November resulted in an 83% turnout. ! would like to express my appreciation to the administration and faculty of the John F. Kennedy Elementary School, the Dean S. Luce Elementary School and the Blue Hills Regional Technical School for their cooperation. I would also like to thank the Knights of Columbus for allowing us to utilize their facility as a temporary polling location during the renova- tion of Canton High School. The Annual Town Meeting convened in April and concluded in four sessions. I would like to express my appreciation to the Massachusetts Hospital School for allowing us to utilize their auditorium to conduct the 2004 Annual Town Meeting. In late 2003 the Town Clerk's office was designated as a passport accep- tance facility. In 2004 the passport fees collected amounted to $16,110. As of December 31, 2004 there were 13,758 active registered voters in the Town, an increase from the previous year and a total population of 19,723, a slight decrease from the previous year. I would like to express my appreciation to the town employees, the election workers and to the townspeople for their many kindnesses and coop- eration during the year. Finally, I would like to thank Assistant Town Clerk Gale McHugo and our newest addition Senior Clerk Velma Coffey for their support and friendship. Respectfully submitted, Tracy K. Kenney TOWN CLERK 102 VITAL STATISTICS 2003 Births December 3 Jad Salem, Omar Salem & Zeina Sahloul Boston 20 Christian Jeremy O'Connell, Michael & Marlene (Spagnuolo) O'Connell Boston 21 Julian Dinh Hien Le, Oscar & Trang (Le) Le Boston 27 Nicholas Joseph Desantis, Domenic & Christine (Zannino) Desantis Boston 29 Hadley Conefrey Rhodes, James & Jennifer (Judge) Rhodes Boston 2004 Births Town of Canton January 2 Jack Kazuo Broomhead, Alan & Keiko (Shimizu) Broomhead, Boston 3 Marissa Helen Wong, San & Ivy (Wong) Wong Boston 5 Samuel Michael Carlino, Michael & Christine (Baines) Carlino, Jr Newton 5 Lily Ann Carlino, Michael & Christine (Baines) Carlino, Jr Newton 5 Michael Anthony Spinelli, III, Michael & Kelly (McMahon) Spinelli Boston 7 Braxton Cole Morrow, Bradley & Mindy (Hickman) Morrow Newton 8 Sanya Sameer Shah, Sameer & Pallavi (Shah) Shah Brockton 10 Sara Marie Crimmins, Paul & Rebecca (Nyzio) Crimmins Attleboro 10 Corinne Priscilla Campbell, Jay & Adrianne (Healey) Campbell Boston 11 Tara Kathryn Feeney, Patrick & Janet (Gallagher) Feeney Boston 11 Samantha Pearl Goldman, Russell & Stephanie (Gould) Goldman Newton 12 Antony Benjamin Dribinskiy, Dmitriy & Galina (Mezencheva) Dribinskiy Boston 15 William Joseph Lynch, Shawn & Dawn (Case) Lynch Boston 15 Olivia Jean Maloney, Paul & Laura (Doucette) Maloney Boston 17 Sarah Claire Cunningham, Thomas & Kathryn (McCabe) Cunningham, Jr. Attleboro 17 Morgan Jane Mooney, James & Kimberly (Natarelli) Mooney Norwood 18 Jayden Joseph Haggerty, Mark & Jeanne (Russo) Haggerty Boston 20 Benjamin Daniel Canny, Sean Canny & Kristin Lund Newton 21 William Carmen Dadasis, William & Kimberly (Garrity) Dadasis Weymouth 23 Savina Rae Berardi, Luciano & Heather (Dustin) Berardi Boston 23 Dylan Patrick Baird, Todd & Jennifer (Edmond) Baird Boston 103 29 Erin Sloane Zack, Douglas & Elizabeth (Judge) Zack Boston 30 Madison Kendall Rosen, Richard & Claudia (Norkevicius) Rosen Boston 30 Luke Christopher Merlan, Christopher & Jennifer (Cilento) Merlan Boston February 2 Andrew James Brady Usher, Mark & Nancy (Tyrell) Usher Boston 2 James Edward Doherty, Gregg & Patti-Ann (Thomas) Doherty Boston 3 Sean Christopher Connolly, Scott & Christine (Lyons) Connolly Boston 3 Maria Elizabeth Davey, John & Maryann (Danna) Davey Boston 3 Michael William Davey, John & Maryann (Danna) Davey Boston 3 Thomas Ryan Davey, John & Maryann (Danna) Davey Boston 4 Emily Hannah Maron, Jason & Hilary (Wilbert) Maron Boston 4 Owen Michael Paskowski, Ian& Carrie (Glover) Paskowski Boston 4 Katherine Anne Dever, Robert & Kimberly (O'Neill) Dever Boston 7 Anne Marie Hoban, Patrick & Maryellen (Maloney) Hoban Boston 10 Emily Rose Lynch, David & Michelle (Donlan) Lynch Newton 13 Jackson Lee Nobles, David & Jessica (Peters) Nobles Norwood 15 Ryan James Dunn, David & Kathryn (Biggs) Dunn Wellesley 15 Nicholas Andrew Bonanno, Andrew & Sharon (Oulundsen) Bonanno Boston 15 James Paul Loucks, Jeffrey & Carol (Metcalf) Loucks Newton 17 Andrew Joseph Mahon, Neil & Nancy (Brienza) Mahon Boston 18 Elizabeth Satomi Yoshida, Aiichiro Yoshida & Tonia Korves Newton 24 Matthew Ronald Hylen, Robert & Karrie (Pistorino) Hylen, Jr. Weymouth 26 Alex David George, Patrick & Lori (Manzelli) George Weymouth 28 Shelby Jordan Brass, Scott & Susan (Davidson) Brass Newton 28 Alexandra Ilyse Brass, Scott & Susan (Davidson) Brass Newton March i Evan Michael Lee, Timothy & Kimberly (Stoppert) Lee Cambridge 2 Brianna Mae Wesner, Thomas & Patrice (Hayes) Wesner Brockton 3 Andrew Michael Valkanas, Michael & Lynne (Findlen) Valkanas Boston 5 Colin Vincent Albert, Christopher & Julie (Daniels) Albert, Sr. Norwood 7 Amanda Marie Pagel, Walter & Joan (Mooney) Pagel Weymouth 8 Tarek Ghazwan Ghazi, Ghazwan Ghazi & Suhair Hijazi Newton 8 Amr Ghazwan Ghazi, Ghazwan Ghazi & Suhair Hijazi Newton 9 Nathan Dean Vanech, Timothy & Jennifer (Bihldorff) Vanech Newton 12 Ellie Marie Ashcraft, Jeremy & Tedra (Poirier) Ashcraft Norwood 15 Abigail Catherine Donlon, David & Linda (Ingeneri) Donlon Newton 16 Nathan David MacDonald, David & Lisa (Randlett) MacDonald Norwood 104 18 Brandon Dinh Vo, Hung & Thuy (Ton) Vo Weymouth 20 Joy Venessa Ngozi Onwe, Peter & Ifeoma (Chukwuemeka) Onwe Boston 21 Luke James Romano, Brian & Loriann (Brancato) Romano Boston 23 Allison Lanier Knox, Carlton & Elisa (Ramirez) Knox Boston 24 Michael John Leonetti, John & Christine (Whitney) Leonetti Newton 25 Jediah Edouard LaPlanche, Jason & Sharae (Jordan) LaPlanche Boston 26 Patrick James Leary, Brian & Ellen (Walsh) Leary, Jr Newton 27 Malina Yuang Ngan, Ming & Nitaya (Hiranyaket) Ngan Boston 29 Katelyn Ann Stubelis, Karl & Courtney (Dupee) Stubelis Boston 30 Stella Grace Lempert, Stephen & Karen (Sadowski) Lempert Boston 31 Brady David McGowan, Brian & Kelly (West) McGowan Newton April 2 Jade Elyse Sakr, Ziad & Rima (Aoun) Sakr Norwood 2 Joseph Anthony Merner, Mark & Tina (Erti) Merner Boston 4 Tiffany Grace Cheung, Lapming Cheung & Annie Lee Boston 5 Caitlyn Bridgette Connolly, John & Nancy (Shea) Cormolly Newton 6 Sophia Lily Golden, Philip & Ellen (Lazarus) Golden, III Boston 10 Mia Vitricia Galvin, James Galvin & Rosaria Guarino-Galvin Newton 14 Ryan Patrick Mullen, John & Nicole (Allosso) Mullen Boston 15 Ryan John Doucette, Michael & Mary (Callery) Doucette Boston 23 Amit Tsadik Drory, Joseph & Merav (E1Harar) Drory Brockton 23 Nadia Sofia Piecyk, John & Monica (Dalton) Piecyk Boston 26 Justin Michael Chan, Michael & Sharon (Sah) Chan Newton 27 Blair Dimitri Resil, Claude & Molore (Alabre) Resil Boston 27 Makayla Taylor Burr, Matt & Cristine (Swanson) Burr Newton 28 Dario Anthony St. James, Anthony & Kerie (Landreville) St. James Norwood 29 Haya Aisha Keilani, Taha & Muntaha (A1-Termuzi) Keilani Norwood May 7 Amanda Rose Putney, Jason & Jennifer (David) Putney Boston 7 Jamie Drake Savage, Edward & Barbara (King) Savage, Jr Weymouth 12 Stella Jean Mullen, Christopher & Lisa (Hayes) Mullen Boston 13 Ainsley Kathleen McKenna, Matthew & Michele (Wilson) McKenna Boston 13 Christiana Christopoulos, Demitrios & Vasiliki (Sanidopoulos) Christopoulos Boston 13 Olivia Katherine Sullivan, Kevin & Jeanine (Houghton) Sullivan Newton 14 Matthew John Tracy, Joseph & Karen (Kelly) Tracy Newton 15 Thomas Eugene Carter, Richard & Jill (Connors) Carter Norwood 17 Lucas Michael Quijano, Michael & Therese (Wilson) Quijano Weymouth 24 William Hines Delello, Robert & Kathleen (McGowan) Delello Boston 105 25 Rachel Poppy Lowe, David & Kiersten (West) Lowe Boston 28 Eli Thomas Greenfield, Daniel & Susan (Espo) Greenfield Boston 29 Pooja Subramanian, Subramanian Krishna Moorthy & Latha (Ganapathy) Subramania Norwood 29 Owen Andrew Gunning, Thomas & Kristen (Andersen) Gunning Boston 29 Eli Edward Leder, Benjamin & Mary (O'Brien) Leder Boston June 1 Gwenyth Joyce Carter, Matthew & Tracy (Gunrud) Carter Boston I Marion Elizabeth Carter, Matthew & Tracy (Gunrud) Carter Boston 2 William Richard Boland, Ryan & Tracy (Thomas) Boland Boston 2 Thomas Ryan Boland, Ryan & Tracy (Thomas) Boland Boston 3 Taylor Anne Reynolds, James & Marianne (Gilbert) Reynolds Boston 3 Amanda Grace Boone, Stephen & Kristen (Gallagher) Boone Newton 4 Casey Alexander Hurvitz, Jonathan & Elizabeth (Ferris) Hurvitz Boston 6 Cillian James Collins, Stephen & Elizabeth (Kirwan) Collins Boston 7 Griffin Patrick Hughes, John & Kathleen (Loftus) Hughes Boston 8 Joshua Morris Waitsman, Brad & Sherry (Tighe) Waitsman Boston 9 Nolan Finn Goode, Joseph & Carroll (Finn) Goode, III Boston 9 Laura Lee Barron, Philip & Dalia (Garces) Barron Boston 13 Kevin Alan Moltenbrey, Justin & Joan (Scarry) Moltenbrey Boston 15 Anna Bennett Verille, Mark & Marcia (Bennett) Verille Newton 15 Luke Robert Jones, Christopher & Pamela (DiPillo) Jones Norwood 16 Jordana Gayle Hersh, Craig & Marcy (Bashe) Hersh Boston 17 Hanna Jane Wang, Xiaonong Wang & Xiaohong Liu Boston 24 Areal Mahmood Sharfi, Mahmood Sharfi & Sayyida Hafiza Boston 24 Olivia Anne Greenaway, Keith & Alicia (Fenton) Greenaway Boston 25 Ethan Fang Wu, Robert & Amy (Fang) Wu Weymouth 29 Natalie Suzanne Ottaviano, Robert & Michelle (Bray) Ottaviano, Jr Boston 29 Thomas Michael Meadows, Michael & Nichole (Kuehnel) Meadows Norwood July 1 Sarah Amilia Lopez Rodriquez, Israel Lopez & Mercedes Rodriquez Boston 1 Megan Ly Walter, Andrew & Bopha (Ly) Walter Weymouth 2 Aiden Harley Wilson, Robert & Robin (Kosow) Wilson Boston 6 Christopher Hugh Hamilton, Brian & Deborah (Ciulla) Hamilton Boston 6 Grace Qiu Tseng, Jack & Catherine (Qiu) Tseng Norwood 6 Nicholas Claude Elias, Claude & Darine (Diab) Elias Newton 8 Matthew Quan, Danny & Mary (Goon) Quan Newton 8 Amy Elizabeth Coe, Adam & Mary (Clancy) Coe Norwood 106 9 Madeline Beth Pushard, Lawrence & Lauren (Bishop) Pushard Attleboro 12 Kaitlyn Sophia Galeota, Ralph & Felicia (Falk) Galeota, Jr Boston 19 Thomas Jeffrey Phaneuf, Jeffrey & Heidi (Chiasson) Phaneuf Norwood 23 Charlotte Frances Linehan, Brian & Alexandra (Mitchelson) Linehan Weymouth 23 Annice Mae Booker, Michael Booker & Sharon Lister Newton 27 Grace Marie Shea, Joseph & Marie (Carpenter) Shea Newton 27 Lindsay Elyse O'Brien, James & Virna (Cence) O'Brien Boston 28 Lily Jean Ouzounian, James & Heather (Perry) Ouzounian Attleboro August 2 Caitlin Shea Conley, John & Suzanne (Nelson) Conley Newton 2 Emily Teresina Ciampa, Domenico & Lisa (Cook) Ciampa Newton 5 Brian Joseph Shea, Thomas & Kimberly (Hurley) Shea Boston 5 Liam Thomas Shea, Thomas & Kimberly (Hurley) Shea Boston 6 Meghan Elizabeth Schneiders, Robert & Debra (Priore) Schneiders, Sr. Newton 9 Johnathon Michael Shine, Kenneth & Alishia (Syrek) Shine Norwood 10 Alden Montgomery French, Steven & Kelly (Blake) French Boston 11 Matthew Charles Alonso, Carlos Alonso-Niemeyer & Erin (Shrz) Alonso Newton 11 Daniel Edward McDonald, Edward & Joni (Serelson) McDonald Newton 12 Karis Priyah Gill, Keith & Phyllis (Jordan) Gill Cambridge 15 Andrew James Keevan, James & Tracey (Rogers) Keevan Newton 20 Mia Elizabeth Tortorella, Joseph & Sarah (Scott) Tortorella Norwood 21 Delia Mary French, Andrew & Julieann (Brown) French Norwood 21 Courtney Marie Pratt, Michael & Lisa (Massaro) Pratt Norwood 22 Ryan Anthony Dent, Erik & Laura (Buyan) Dent Norwood 24 Asiyah Sultana Jilani, Syed Shakoor & Aliya (Nehal) Jilani Boston 25 Sean Martin Graham, Andrew & Bridget (Walsh) Graham Boston 25 Jeffrey Michael Chaput, Christopher & Eileen (McGuire) Chaput Boston 27 Christopher Pho, Samuel Pho & Yoong Low Norwood 27 Ava Cursi Bohane, David & Diana (Fedison) Bohane, Jr Boston 27 Ellie Maguire Bohane, David & Diana (Fedison) Bohane, Jr Boston 31 Jillian Mae Zack, Chris & Katie (West) Zack Newton September 2 Ava Carol Slesinger, Adam & Jessica (Litwin) Slesinger Boston 4 Zoe Amelie Sun, David & Shillock (Yuan) Sun Boston 10 Sophia Rose Carr, Andrew & Maria (Zukowski) Carr Boston 10 Natalie Adesuwa Edo-Osagie, Iwinosa Edo-Osagie & Adesomo Ojeifo Brockton 13 William Joseph Morrison, Eugene & Stacy (Brown) Morrison, III Newton 107 14 Molly Marlene Dwoske, Donald & Betty (Murphy) Dwoske Boston 17 Isabel Rose Pobudziej, Steven & Kathleen (Davis) Pobudziej Boston 19 Cameron Brent Birnbaum, Jordan & Stacey (Grupp) Birnbaum Boston 19 Kyle Kevin Jacobs, Kevin & Lisa (Boudreau) Jacobs Boston 22 Max Benjamin Goodman, Lawrence & Jill (Soiferman) Goodman Boston 22 Ashley Viola Factor, Jonathan & Anne (Elfbaum) Factor Newton 23 Jessica Clare Wright, Kevin & Dianne (Gunning) Wright Boston 26 Maeve Griffin Howard, James & Theresa (Griffin) Howard Boston 27 Hannah Mary Helen White, David & Andrea (Dermody) White Boston 28 Gabriella Rose Gallagher, Paul & Rosemarie (Gannon) Gallagher Boston October 2 Nicolas Brian Brooks, Brian & Nicole (Cornetta) Brooks Boston 3 Sarah Elizabeth Ryan, David & Tracie (Jackson) Ryan Boston 5 Noah Asif Qazi, Asif & Carla (Saddler) Qazi Boston 6 Anthony Thomas DeGloria, Michael & Keri (Blacker) DeGloria Boston 9 Vivian Phuong Tran, Phuong Tran & Jennifer Nguyen Boston 12 Andrew John Gillis, John & Lisa (Mullaney) Gillis Weymouth 12 William Yuyang Du, Charlie Du & Li Xu Norwood 17 Emma James Banta, Robert & Stacey (Heinze) Banta Weymouth 17 Abigail Maria Brogan, Anthony & Ann (O'Shea) Brogan Norwood 20 Emma Grace Massih, Abdallah & Cidalia (Andrade) Massih Newton 21 Jenna Susan Morgan, William & Susan (Supple) Morgan Newton 22 Curtis James Wagner, Michael & Sheryl (Rodman) Wagner Norwood 23 Isabella Rose Duggan, Colin & Lorena (De Leon) Duggan Boston 26 Zane Eoghan Clarke, Robert & Erika (Eichner) Clarke Boston 28 Lena Khou Duyen Nguyen, Tinh & Thi (Nguyen) Nguyen Melrose 29 Emma Mae Feeley, Lon & Amy (Beneway) Feeley Newton 31 Ava Nicole Buckley, Jonathan & Michelle (Penza) Buckley Boston November 1 Han Ngoc Hong, Binh Hong & Tu-anh Nguyen Boston 1 Abigail Elizabeth Murphy, Patrick & Erin (Healey) Murphy Boston 1 Joanna Rose Vigevani, Alberto & Susan (Rosetti) Vigevan, Jr. Newton 2 Lily Nava Rosenstein, Steven & Jae (Taylor) Rosenstein Boston 6 Amelia Elizabeth Heywood, Brian & Dawn (Skrobat) Heywood Boston 7 Ritesh Kandra Reddy, Muralidhar Reddy & Suneetha Mummareddy Brockton 11 Jodie Puiyan Law, Eric & Angela (Yau) Law Newton 16 Alexander Francis Thomas, IV, Alexander & Jennifer (Hughes) Thomas, III Boston 108 16 Ashley Rose Almon, Erik & Susan (Flanagan) Almon Boston 17 Daniel Edward Smith, Joseph & Susan (Menchin) Smith Newton 17 Shannon Rose McGrann, John & Cynthia (Dykes) McGrann Newton 19 Andrew James Garrett, Gregory & Lauren (Barthel) Garrett Newton 24 Laura Rose Walsh, James & Maria (Martins) Walsh Boston 26 Nyla Dessalines, Eddyson & Naroushta (Barthelemy) Dessalines Boston 26 Karina Dessalines, Eddyson & Naroushta (Barthelemy) Dessalines Boston 26 Vignan Sriram Kamarthi, Sagar & Geeta (Kamarthi) Kamarthi Norwood 27 Amal C. Elkhoury, Carlos & Leila (Chamoun) Elkhoury Norwood 27 Paul Arthur Sergi, III, Paul & Shirley (Bello) Sergi, II Cambridge 29 Isabelle Freeda Cohen, Matthew & Lisa (Nee) Cohen Newton 30 Anthony Michael Viau, David & Melissa (Boerman) Newton 30 Tenley Joan Lubash, Robert & Kacy (Achin) Lubash Newton December 2 Abigail Alice Martin, Joshua & Lorna (Archdeacon) Martin Boston 3 Abigail Grace Chin, Edward Chin & Yvonne Wong Boston 4 Charles Allen Cox, James & Melanie (Shippee) Cox Newton 5 Matthew Joseph Bianculli, Jr, Matthew & Katelyn (Kelleher) Bianculli Boston 6 Anjali Hardagiri Dharma Reddy, Hardagiri Reddy & Veena Molagavalli Weymouth 7 Luke James Cosentino, James & Maura (Hickey) Cosentino Boston 7 Chantrelle Precious Foster, John & Susan (Mwangi) Foster Boston 8 Matthew Joseph Lesser, Joel & Laurie (Morrissey) Lesser Boston 9 Alyssa Jamie Rose Peeters, Sten & Kimberly (Hamilton) Peeters Brockton 14 James Jason Robbins, Jason & Donna (Pistilli) Robbins Boston 15 Djeneba Annette Coulibaly, Seydou Coulibaly & Nicole Lescarbeau Boston 15 Cianna Paris Olive Porter, Marc & Dawn (Hinds) Porter Boston 15 Ryan Shea McLean, Keith & Kristen (Shea) McLean Boston 15 Stephanie Jia En Lin, Mei Lin & Hiu Chan Boston 17 Liah Manning Doherty, Sean & Anne (Manning) Doherty Newton 17 Noah Garland Doherty, Sean & Anne (Manning) Doherty Newton 17 Erika Frances Goldowsky, Howard & Marci (Berkowitz) Goldowsky Newton 25 Jack Devlin Lauro, Frederick Lauro & Lisa Fabiano Norwood 26 Nicholas Christopher Tricoles, Christopher & Juanna (Minaya) Tricoles, Jr. Boston 26 Khaja Yazdaan, Khaja Saleem & Zerfishan Mahreen Boston 109 2004 Marriages January 10 Richard Stephen Stineman Canton Jeffrey B. Symynkywicz Terrie Tidd Ripley Canton Clergy 17 Rahn Antone Carter Weymouth Bishop Charlie Hollins Nicole Dias Edwards Weymouth Minister of the Gospel 28 John R. Fralick, Sr. Canton James G. Mullen, Jr. Patricia L. Dalibor Canton Justice of the Peace February 7 Christopher Michael Albert Canton Edward A. McAllister Julie Ann Daniels Canton Justice of the Peace 12 David L. Cleckley Canton R. Dianne Spaulding Jacqueline D. Maragh Canton Justice of the Peace 14 Michael Christopher Kent Canton Edward B. Saling Heidi Eleanor Currie Sharon Clergyman 22 Adam Sheehan Boston Thomas J. O'Brien Shannon Marie Tonello Boston Justice of the Peace 23 Ziad A. Sakr Canton Beverly Ann Bonnet Rima A. Aoun Canton Justice of the Peace March 4 Osman H. Baana Canton Glen Hannington Faiza B. Abubakar Canton Justice of the Peace 11 Steven S. Sera Canton Beverly Ann Bonner Colleen Ann Mulligan Canton Justice of the Peace 11 Fereidoon Attarzadeh Canton Glen Hannington Shoeleh Moarefi-Memar Canton Justice of the Peace 21 Richard Andrew Shmishkiss Canton David Paskin Jane Moscow-Cohen Canton Rabbi 28 Steven Gary Shore Canton Jonathan H. Hausman Stacey Ann Dow~er Canton Rabbi April 17 Steven J. Richard Canton Robert R. N. Ross Michelle L. Davis Canton Member of the Clergy 17 Andrew J. Reardon Rockland Kevin M. Sepe Julie Ann Stracuzzi Rockland Priest 18 Michael Jason Wagner Canton Robert H. Kravetz Sheryl Anne Rodman Canton Justice of the Peace 24 Brian Thomas Gebhard Canton James L. McCune Elizabeth Ann Levrault Canton Priest 24 Christopher Justin Tremblay No. Reading Dennis J. Wheatley Erin Marie Cormier Waltham Priest 30 Donal F. Murphy Canton Rosaria Salerno Marcia Cardinale Canton Justice of the Peace 110 May 8 David Steven Berardi Randolph Gary D. Fine Amy B. Euse Canton Justice of the Peace 8 William Thomas Mann Canton Sue A. Anderson Joanna Dorota Bolalek Canton Justice of the Peace 10 Andre Luiz Balatka Canton Glen Hannington Marien Abou Chami Canton Justice of the Peace 15 Peter Ames Braverman New York, NY Lisa S. Eiduson Michelle Alene Michaels New York, NY Rabbi 21 Hao Zeng Canton Joseph P. Shea Linda Kwok Canton Justice of the Peace 21 John Michael Lacey Quincy Vincent P. Doolan Joanne Marie Henthorn Weymouth Priest 22 Christopher Harley Geezil Plymouth George E. Harden Stacey Anne Witt Boston Justice of the Peace 26 Michelle Lorraine Cox Canton Patricia A. Warren Elizabeth Robin Sher Canton Justice of the Peace 29 Joseph Leonard Zahn, Jr. Millis Thomas A. Leone Michelle Laura Pinard Millis Justice of the Peace 30 Jason Christopher Leaf Pawtucket, RI Frances A. MacDonald Mikaela Greenberg Pawtucket, RI Justice of the Peace 31 Ilias Gavriilidis Canton James G. Mullen, Jr. Christina Palioglou Canton Justice of the Peace June 5 Anthony J. Falco Abington Michael J. Doyle Michelle A. Caruso Canton Priest 6 David Joseph Winthrop Tewksbury Daniel Judson Claire Merrill Ginn Tewksbury Rabbi 6 Daniel Joseph Murphy Canton Gary D. Fine Erica Lynn Creeden Canton Justice of the Peace 11 David Louis MacDonald Cohasset James C. Gibney Christina Marie Murphy Canton Justice of the Peace 12 Eric Robert Nielsen Atlanta, GA Walter McArdy Carrie Ann Gale Atlanta, GA Justice of the Peace 12 John L. Nasrah Canton Norman J. Ferris Melissa Dawn Sampers Canton Priest 12 Carlo L. Gardener Boston Wallace Brown Marvia M.D. Williams Boston Member of the Clergy 13 Robert Ian Ambroceo Needham Rev. Bernard McLaughlin Mary Ellen Farrow Needham Priest 13 Yoni Adora White-Brathwaite N. Attleboro Wilfred Reid Lami Pilet N. Attleboro Member of the Clergy 13 Laura J. Davis Canton Diane D. Teichert Marta Jana Trusz Canton Minister 19 Judith Lee Rowell Canton Diane D. Teichert Anne Elizabeth Holden Canton Minister 111 19 Gerard Thomas Wilson Canton Cornelius J. Mullaney Lisa Anne Latino Canton Priest 20 Ursula Ann Kerchner Canton David Paskin Wendy J. Korotzer Canton Rabbi 25 Richard William Allen Canton John A. Forger Marylou Leonard Leussler Canton Justice of the Peace 25 William Orton Hamby Canton Julie Smith Janice Gerulskis Doherty Canton Justice of the Peace 25 James Andrew Broderick Canton Joseph E. Sollitto, Jr. Jessica Leigh Dolan Canton Justice of the Peace 26 Ronald Michael Barron Boston Bernard McLaughlin Michelle Anne Sergi Canton Priest 26 John Francis Sharpe III Douglas Hal N. Obayashi Michele Yvette Doody Douglas Priest 26 Daniel Ralph Lehan Canton Phyllis B. Frechette Brenda Marie Caldwell Canton Clergy 26 Daniel M. Szafran Boston Joseph F. Mozer, Jr. Kerri M. McCarthy Boston Priest 27 Jonathan David Bloom Easton Jonathan H. Hausman Amy Maria Snetsky Easton Rabbi 27 Jafet Ruiz Mayaguez, Puerto Rico Hector Ramos Rosemary Ramos Canton Clergy July 3 Daniel Dutch Merkt Quincy Susan J. Foster Ursula Marie Fay Johnson Quincy Clergy 9 Irfan Zaki Allen, TX Talal Eld Mehwish Irfan Canton Imam 10 Frank J. Antonelli Boston David L. Clarke William O. Murphy Boston Clergy 10 Michael Keith Hunt Milton Nicholas C. Ciccone, Jr. Virginia Ruth Motta Milton Priest 11 Nir Chai Canton Norma I. Cole Valerie Joy Veiga Canton Justice of the Peace 11 Brian Joseph O'Toole Canton David W. Gavigan Carla Marie English-Daly Canton Justice of the Peace 16 Dennis Michael Smith Franklin Susan B. Green Lisa Marie Mezzetti Franklin Justice of the Peace 17 James Patrick Tyrell, Jr. Canton Frances J. Corbett Lori Marie McGrath Canton Deacon 17 Robert J. Ennis Canton Mark Cregan Susan Marshall Johnson Wrentham Priest 17 William Michael Snyder Quincy Nancy J. Wurlitzer Maritza L. Smith Quincy Clergy 17 Robert James Blizard Canton Michael J. Cavanaugh Mary K. Sweenie Canton Clergy 112 17 Peter Louis Diamandis Canton George Daskalakis Rachel Katherine Hays Wellesley Greek Orthodox Priest 17 Eric Edward Covell Canton Robert J. Dean Jessica Lynn Bien Canton Justice of the Peace 24 John Joseph Distasio Canton Christopher J. Kulig Heather A. O'Brien Canton Priest 25 Edward Joseph MacIsaac Canton Karen Nell Smith Sarah Jane Wolstenholme Canton Minister 30 Romulus Trantea Canton Rosaria Salerno Andreea Claudia Chirindel Canton Justice of the Peace 31 Michael Peter McGuirk Newton Wayne Pruitt Sarah Elizabeth Novick Canton Reverend 31 James Michael Feeney Halifax Edwin S. Little Heather Sara Von Magnus E. Bridgewater Justice of the Peace August 7 Michael J. McIntosh Mansfield Bernard McLaughlin Stephanie Anne Corrado Mansfield Priest 7 Brian Joseph Crandall Canton Nicholas C. Ciccone, Jr. Erin Kathryn Casey Canton Priest 8 William Edmund Knight Sharon Hal N. Obayashi Cynthia Ruth Crofts Sharon Priest 14 David Paul Erickson Canton Brennan Connelly Allison Joya Burns Canton Priest 14 Ernest Karl Clayton Canton Howard H. MacMullen, Jr. Benedicte Laura Kelley Canton Clergy 20 Michael J. Hanlon, II Canton Linda M.B. Fortin Kandy (a/k/a Corrine) Canton Justice of the Peace L. Calvert 22 John Leslie Maurer Canton Richard T. Loring Rie Ookubo Canton Priest 29 Kenneth A. Johnson Canton Thomas A. Welch Maryann Pursley Canton Justice of the Peace September 4 David Polyak Canton Albert S. Axelrad Meg Dory Edelstein Canton Rabbi 5 Darryn Paul Bechard CampbellCanton Robert B. Appleyard, Jr. Kimberly Anne Giacomozzi Canton Priest 5 Nhathuy A. Tran Canton Diem V. Nguyen Xuan M. Ho Canton Priest 10 Charles D. Sudhalter, II Canton John F. O'Donnell Carolyn Jennifer Tare Sharon Priest 17 Scott F. McGowan Wrentham Hal N. Obayashi Tracy J. Tetrault Wrentham Priest 18 Klyde W. Siegfriedt Canton Paul L. Ring Linda L. Abdelahad Canton Priest 113 18 Timothy Douglas Kizer Canton Diane D. Teichert Kate Nan Johnson Canton Minister 18 Matthew James Marsh Canton Hal N. Obayashi Birgit Julia Jehnich Canton Priest 24 Stephen Mikell Stoughton R. Dianne Spaulding Patricia D. Holmes Stoughton Justice of the Peace 25 Michael Anthony Simonton Somerville Richard Griesel Julie Elizabeth Rheinhart Providence, RI Justice of the Peace 25 Carlos Albert Benevides Plainville Jeffrey B. Symynkywicz Gina Marie Petrizzi Plainville Clergy October 3 John L. Griffin Walpole Hal N. Obayashi Mary C. Blackadar Canton Priest 9 Kevin Joseph Albert Canton Hal N. Obayashi Mary Elizabeth Teague Canton Priest 10 Jeffrey Scott Wolfsberg Canton John Kiramarios Elaine Tsarhopoulos Canton Priest 10 David Raider Stoughton Barbara A.B. Symons Jessica Lester Stoughton Rabbi 16 Thomas Michael Jones Canton Jeffrey Symynkywicz Robin June Barrette Canton Clergy 23 Joshua David Easier Canton John P. McLaughlin Mary Elizabeth Joan Wool Canton Priest 23 Michael Gerard McDougall Boston Hal N. Obayashi Karen Arm Videtta Boston Priest 24 Pedro Manuel Armijos Canton Paul T. Ryan Mary A. McGaugh Canton Priest 30 Michael Joseph McCarthy Boston John E. Kelly Michelle Lynn Sullivan Boston Priest 30 John Alan Weddleton, Jr. Norfolk Hal N. Obayashi Amy Lynn Phaneuf Canton Priest November 6 Eric B. Newton Canton Abraham Morhaim Carrie L. Webber Canton Rabbi 6 Rafal Marek Lipowicz Norwood Paul T. Ryan Noelle Elizabeth Thoener Norwood Priest 6 John E. Sidebottom Canton Jeffrey B. Symynkywicz Kathleen Marie Kelly Canton Clergy 6 David Edward Dyckman Norton Emile R. Boutin, Jr Christine Marie O'Brien Norton Priest 13 Gregg N. Ahearn Stoughton R. Dianne Spaulding Deborah Sue Carter Stoughton Justice of the Peace 13 Marc Anthony Cerundolo Taunton MichaelJ. Doyle Mary Ellen Poitras Taunton Priest 114 14 Robert J. Janik Boston MichaelM. Morrough Maggie Dziadkiewcz N. Providence, RI Justice of the Peace 24 Joseph Calvin Figaro Canton Marie Kashmarian Lucretia Coretta Washington Canton Justice of the Peace 27 Daniel Michael Ruggiero Canton Jonathan H. Hausman Mindi Gayle Goldsmith Canton Rabbi 27 Robert Leonard Deyeso Canton Glen Hannington Carol Ann Kelley Holliston Justice of the Peace 27 Kristin John Millington Lakeville James L. McCune Jennifer Ann Miller Canton Priest 27 Michael Robert Levy Canton Gary L. Marks Brooke Elizabeth Barry Canton Minister of the Gospel 31 Thomas Michael Shaughnessy Canton Bernard McLaughlin Jennifer Marie Whitaker Foxboro Priest 31 Francis Michael Averill Holbrook Gilbert Phinn Janice Marie Weafer Canton Priest 115 2003 LATE DEATHS DAY NAME AGE DAY NAME AGE JUNE NOVEMBER 26 Starr, Myer 86 17 Uliano, Paul ]. 60 27 Souther, Louis Cushing 8I SEPTEMBER 30 Sabatini, Alfred L. 79 21 Leonard, Sally 92 24 Hollis, CaroleJ. 63 DECEMBER 3 DiFelice, Anna B. 88 OCTOBER 4 Shaw, Mary 90 3 Roche, Charles L. 81 14 Weiner, Claire 75 3 Mendes, Manuel 80 14 Fine, Sylvia 95 4 Manning, Eric Beatty 37 17 Joyce, Helen 91 12 Hatch, Barbara J. 70 20 Smith, Dorothy 75 19 Ward, John B. 59 31 Feldman, Sumner E. 78 2004 DEATHS DAY NAME AGE DAY NAME AGE JANUARY 4 Shapiro, Harold 94 1 Coakley, Mildred 89 5 O'Toole, Anne P. 72 1 Benjamin, James 80 6 Pham, Tam Thi 68 3 Weiner, Estelle 87 9 Hart, Sr., George J. 81 3 McDermott, John Joseph 53 10 Gorton, Dorothy J. 90 4 Walter, Samuel 53 11 Sabor, Dmitriy 76 5 Ryan, Emma D. 80 12 Gavin, Sr., Frederick 75 7 Lewiton, Charlotte Berg 96 12 Kelley, John 86 10 Riley, Doris A. 77 14 Foley, James F. 79 11 Price, Robert 75 15 Farrell, Theresa I. 94 13 Ross, Jacob 89 17 Taris, Judith J. 95 16 Barbaglia, Maria Josephine 81 18 Murphy, Martha 93 16 Whitehead, Claire Agnes 83 18 Diskin, Maurice 84 20 Lubin, Shirley 75 19 Goldberg, Mollie 84 20 Albert, Frances 81 19 Stiller, Helen 86 21 Zysman, David 90 21 Mills, Beatrice C. 85 22 MacDonald, Mildred Grace 72 22 Lasden, Morris 83 25 Priluck, Rachael 83 22 Donovan, Timothy S. 94 27 Foster, Robert J. 59 23 Zamkochian, Berj 74 29 McCarthy, Anne Marie 75 23 Bernier, Jeannette M. 76 24 Linehan, Jr., Francis J. 77 FEBRUARY 24 Finard, Mildred 94 1 Spiniello, Catherine M. 85 25 Kilroy, John C. 85 2 Knapp, Barbara O. 77 26 Beasley, Robert A. 76 116 DAY NAME AGE DAY NAME AGE 26 Cotter, Thomas Andrew 72 25 Cowan, Douglas Stirling 75 26 Harris, Jr.,John C. 89 27 Donohoe, MaryR. 96 27 Coelho, John A. 56 27 Flynn, Jean C. 83 28 Cogliano, Madeline M. 73 29 Hoye, Charles T. 92 MAY 29 Westkage, Emily A. 91 3 Harp, Ellen Jane 73 3 George, Eva M. 85 MARCH 3 Chaskes, Norma 94 2 Bannister, Donald J. 80 5 Knowles, Olive L. 91 2 Friedfeld, Alvin 83 7 McGillicuddy, Karen 53 7 Keating, Amy 88 9 Valin, Agnes D. 91 8 Irving, Andrew E. 81 10 O'Brien, Phyllis M. 68 10 Patriarca, Margaret F. 84 13 Tracy, Helen F. 88 10 Sydell, Paul Kenneth 83 15 Blumberg, Ernest 92 12 Flammia, Mary Ann 83 23 Dimitrakis, Mary C. 103 13 Daniels, Arthur C. 71 24 Greenberg, Ruth 77 14 Buckley, Sr., Paul E. 80 25 Gestick, Aaron 73 15 Armstrong, Mary T. 91 25 Gorin, Anne 95 19 Savage, Angela O. 80 27 Janofsky, Harry 90 19 Cooper, James 79 29 Lyons, Dolly E. 95 20 McGonagle, Marilyn A. 80 29 Singer, Yetta 82 20 Mellon, Edna 86 21 Henderson, Catherine E. 75 JUNE 23 Crockett, Alice M. 88 1 Morrill, Elouise H. 94 26 Price, Grace C. 76 2 Gordon, Sadye 93 27 Pesaturo, Robert A. 79 4 Nesson, Benjamin 93 28 Beck, Emily M. 88 6 Humphrey, Constance L. 73 28 Fedele, Martha B. 86 6 l~riluck, Harry 92 30 Brooks, Jr., Rudolph Stanley 68 6 Pollack, Beverley 56 7 Lane, Serafina M. 81 APRIL 11 Lane, Roberta M. 83 4 Kane, John T. 64 12 Murray, Robert J. 81 4 Sutherland, Dorothea 76 16 Paisner, Mildred 89 5 Murphy Kristin M. 33 21 Brennan, Martin J. 82 8 Ovrut, Sophie K. 82 21 Kotsaftis, Demetra 9 Lord, Irene G. 88 a/k/a Jenny 89 10 Kaizerman, A. Manuel 80 22 Cleveland, Marie J. 97 12 Ensins, Jacob 75 22 Thompson, Jr., Michael J. 80 12 Malcomson, Samuel E. 92 22 Goldberg, Esther 90 12 Truczinskas, Anne Patricia 80 15 Green, Esther Leah 85 JULY 17 Cassani, Renaldo R. 81 2 Sanchez, Wilfredo M. 52 22 Hughes, Charles F. 90 2 Levine, Harold H. 74 22 Caldwell, Helen Flora 83 2 Walsh, Theresa Mary 76 24 Gonal, Felix M. 79 3 Pollack, Louis 75 25 Anton, Lorraine, H. 80 6 Shapiro, Frieda 97 117 DAY NAME AGE DAY NAME AGE 9 Chausse, Leo 97 4 Giuggio, Grace M. 79 9 Quattrocchi, M. Teresa 84 9 Flint, Virginia Alice $6 10 Brody, Benjamin Scott 20 9 Burak, Michael Jonathan 31 10 Wile, Betty V. 86 9 Paris, Catherine 90 13 MacDonald, Marjorie E. 83 10 Moro, Sarah 105 13 McKinney, Willie 84 10 Albertinetti, Nedo Pietro 81 15 Drake, Jean L. 46 11 Basso, III, Alphonso M. 59 15 Sidwell, Minnie Louise 88 12 Tatosky, Alfred 54 17 Marshall, Gertrude 83 13 Mebel, Miriam R. 94 18 Schoen, Margaret A. 89 17 Zaccagnini, Anthony Peter 85 19 Cohen, Pearl 97 17 O'Brien, Steven T. 38 21 Weinberg, Ida Ellen 84 19 Chang, Henry 79 22 Venchkauskas, Anna 86 19 Scott, Warren 86 28 Gibson, Virginia Frances 83 20 Davis, Cecilia A. 81 31 Schmidt, Herbert F. 73 20 Alperin, Jordan L. 94 21 Peters, Ethel Audrey 89 AUGUST 21 Gazetou, Stavroula 92 I Judge, David 86 21 O'Hara, Virginia M. 81 3 Booth, Catherine 91 22 Bulman, Helen B. 83 3 Zbar, Paul 92 23 Reen, Mary E. 85 4 Gilbertson, Richard B. 73 23 Schaff, Marguerite 91 4 Carabitses, Athenicia 85 26 Perry, Lester H. 66 5 Martin, Nathaniel 80 27 Otero, Angel Rafael 57 7 Nugent, Virginia S. 90 29 Berkman, Ruth Z. 95 8 Karlsberg, Hyman 86 29 Nolen, Peter C. 64 9 Batchelder, Lois M. 74 29 Burke, Elsie 94 10 Yaffe, Sibyl B. 80 29 Azer, Celia 92 10 Pacino, Sr., Lawrence F. 84 29 Rudkin, Herbert L. 86 12 Mahn, David Paul 63 12 Wheeler, DonaldB. 83 OCTOBER 13 Franklin, George A. 93 1 Carmichael, Irma 81 14 Berman, Isaac 96 4 Ettleman, Rose 87 15 Ortega, Santos T. 80 5 13resciani, Pasquangela 88 16 Levinson, Lincoln Samuel 97 6 Stuart, James A. 33 17 Rawding, Robert A. 56 7 Jacobs, Kyle 18 days 21 Morin, Alice 86 7 MacDonald, Joseph 73 25 Stein, Richard A. 62 9 Tremblay, William 70 27 Park, George F. 73 9 Hoogheem, Elizabeth Martha 69 31 Thayer, ElspetRuth 78 10 Hart, MargaretM. 80 i3 Koustenis, Christ 88 SEPTEMBER 14 Tupper, Marie O. 84 1 Pineault, Bettina 73 14 Finn, Carroll Anne 70 2 Smith, Margaret C. 90 17 Griffin, George Francis 61 2 Bornstein, Irving 87 19 Denton, Kathleen 94 3 Connors, Helen V. 77 19 Neitlich, Herbert L. 77 118 DAY NAME AGE DAY NAME AGE 20 Lajoie, Norman 75 25 Wiswall, Lynne 62 21 Makie, Sylvia, F. 91 26 Gilchrist, Margaret M. 85 21 Despotopoulos, Stella 96 30 O'Malley, Charles J. 81 24 Theil, Sally F. 88 26 Sarno, Rose Marion 98 DECEMBER 26 Ellis, Doris C. 85 3 Robertson, Kathryn L. 88 27 Rudkin, Frances L. 98 3 Piazza, Maria F. 76 4 Bickum, Mary T. 82 NOVEMBER 4 Couming, Patricia A. 64 2 Berig, Anne G. 95 6 Kilpatrick (AKA Johnson), 4 Rosen, Ida 99 Carol Louise 57 5 Berglund, Harvey Leonard 85 9 Kelleher, William H. 84 7 Bourne, Sylvia 88 11 Sarantopoulos, Demetrios 96 9 Ammendolia, Anthony J. 82 11 Geggel, Carl 93 11 Bragga, Jr., Anthony Earl 18 12 Fishman, Joseph 96 12 Ratto, Maria 101 12 Gangemi, MichaelA. 81 13 Sacco, Betty L. 88 17 Hess, Herta M. 87 14 Kelleher, Louise J. 83 20 Pouleris, Efhemia 100 14 Simon, Arthur 88 20 Zamsky, Boris 72 17 Kneller, Anne 93 21 Gefteas, Potoula 88 19 Sykes, Mary 95 22 Kincade, Elizabeth G. 98 20 Brueggeman, Helen Theresa 84 22 Leyzerovich, Frida 91 21 Irving, James 83 23 Nivens, Gary Claude 56 21 Baxter, Mary V. 74 25 Merola, Ida A. 95 22 Columbare, Cadorna W. 87 25 Zollo, Marie A. 61 23 Wainrober, Myer 74 30 Balsamo, Rosalia 98 24 Lerner, Albert 82 119 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING APRIL 26, 2004 FIRST SESSION In accordance with the Warrant the Annual Town Meeting was convened on April 26, 2004 and called to order by the Town Clerk Tracy K. Kenney at 7:45pm with 437 voters present. The Town Clerk, Tracy K. Kenney introduced Rev. Philip Jacobs of Trinity Episcopal Church who offered the invocation. The reading of the Constable's return was dispensed with on a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously voted. The reading of the Warrant was dispensed with on a motion duly made, sec- onded and unanimously voted. ARTICLE 1 To elect a Moderator to preside at this Town Meeting and to serve until the Annual Town Meeting in 2005, or to take any other action in relation thereto. Board of Selectmen FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0 Richard Staiti was nominated and unanimously elected Moderator. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 2 To see if the town will vote to adopt certain procedures to govern the conduct of the 2004 annual town meeting, or to take any other action in relation there- to. Board of Selectmen The Finance Committee recommendations are as follows: Motion #1 MOVED: That this 2004 Annual Town Meeting meet on consecutive Monday and Wednesday evenings (but not including Monday, May 31st) in 120 the Atkins Auditorium, Brayton School Campus until the business of this Annual Town Meeting has been concluded, each such session to begin at 7:30 o'clock P.M. and to adjourn at 11:00 o'clock P.M., or as nearly that hour as may be feasible, according to the nature of the business pending at the said hour. FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0 Finance Committee Chairperson Robert Lash moved that Motion 1 be adopt- ed as written in the warrant. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Motion #2 MOVED: That the following individuals be granted all of the rights and privileges of participation in this Annual Town Meeting, except the right to vote, under any article of this warrant which affects matters within their juris- diction: Tony Andreotti, Veterans' Services Director John Ciccotelli, Director of Public Health Paul R. DeRensis, Town Counsel Michael Diorio, Town Accountant Daniel Donahue, Town Engineer Bernard Fallon, Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds William T. Friel, Town Executive Secretary Louis Jutras, Information Systems Manager Irene Kaplan, Superintendent of Schools Jeffrey Kaylor, Recreation Director Mark Lague, Library Director Kenneth Leon, Business Manager, School Department Elizabeth Lewis, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, School Department Gayle McCracken, Human Resource Administrator James Murgia, Finance Director Robert Murphy, Conservation Commission Agent Roger Nicholas, Town Planner Kenneth M. Rocke, Supt.-Director, Blue Hills Regional Technical School Mark Roy, Canton Housing Authority Director Michael Trotta, Superintendent of Public Works Diane Tynan-Corletto, Director of Council on Aging John Wieliczki, Director of Assessing FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0 121 Finance Committee Chairperson Robert Lash moved that Motion 2 be adopt- ed as written in the warrant. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Motion #3 MOVED: That whenever during discussion under any article in this warrant a motion is made the effect of which is to increase the total amount to be appropriated beyond that which is recommended by the Finance Committee the moderator shall not accept such motion unless said motion also contains a corresponding decrease in another item or account, or identifies some specific funding source from which said funds will come so that the total amount to be appropriated by the town at this town meeting does not exceed the amount recommended by the Finance Committee. FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0 Finance Committee Chairperson Robert Lash moved that Motion 3 be adopt- ed as written in the warrant. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Motion #4 MOVED: That during this town meeting the procedure under each warrant article shall be as follows: 1. The moderator shall announce the number of the warrant article which is to be taken up next and shall announce the page of the report of the Finance Committee on which the warrant article is printed. 2. The reading of each warrant article will be waived but the moder- ator may, in his discretion, read or summarize the scope of the warrant article. 3. The moderator shall (with certain exceptions) first recognize under each warrant article the chair of the Finance Committee who (with certain exceptions) will move the recommendation of the Finance Committee as it appears in the printed report (without reading the same aloud). 4. If a warrant article involves a zoning matter the chair of the Finance Committee will defer his report until the report of the Planning Board has been received. FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0 122 Finance Committee Chairperson Robert Lash moved that Motion 4 be adopt- ed as written in the warrant. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 3 To hear the reports of all committees, appointed at previous town meetings which have not yet been discharged, or to take any other action in relation thereto. Board of Selectmen Article 3: That the Finance Committee recommendation is as follows: MOVED: That the Town meeting hear reports of all committees appointed at previous Town Meetings which have been discharged as follows: ADA Transition Plan Implementation Committee ATM 1999, Article 10 Senior/Community Center Committee ATM 2000, Article 17 Master Plan Steering Committee ATM 2000, Article 33 Community Preservation Study Committee ATM 2001, Article 38 Revere Barn Study Committee ATM 2001, Article 25 Ponkapoag School Restoration Committee ATM 2002, Article 40 Building A Use Study Committee ATM 2003, Article 36 FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0 ADA Transition Plan Implementation Committee - William Friel gave the following report: "The committee has been actively at work with the following: Completed an update of the towns ADA Transition Plan. This plan identifies any outstand- ing compliance issues and estimates their cost to correct. This includes school 123 and municipal facilities. We also, this year completed the installation of ele- vators at the Hansen and Kennedy Elementary School. Completed also, were ADA improvements to the Metropolis Skating Rink as a result of the state grant received by the Board of Selectmen for $140,000 with the assistance of our legislative delegation. We'd like to recognize the Board of Selectmen, the School Committee, the Finance Committee, the Commission on Disabilities, the Capital Planning Committee and all the members of the ADA Transition Plan Implementation Committee, notably Jim Moran, Irene Kaplan, Ed Walsh, Bernard Fallon, Jeff Kaylor, Larry Ransford, Bob Lash and Bob McCarthy for all of their efforts and we feel very strongly that Canton certainly leads the way when it comes to ADA compliance. And certainly it has not been without the help of Town Meeting. ! think, as you know Town Meeting supported a ten year ADA cap- ital plan that dedicated 4.2 million. These monies have been and will contin- ue to be dedicated to improving all of our school and municipal facilities and bringing them into full compliance with federal and state regulation. This year we'll be asking Town Meeting to approve relief under Article 18, with the passage of Article 18. We will reduce the current ten year schedule to a shorter period of time to conduct the committees business in a shorter peri- od of time. We estimate also, the remaining ADA improvements will cost approximately one million. To date, of the original $4.2 million dollars appro- priated in 1999 we have approximately one million dollars remaining to address the outstanding issues identified in the report. We ask you for you support. Thank you." Senior/Community Center Committee - John Friel stated that the committee established at the 2000 Annual Town Meeting finished its work and gave its final report to the 2003 Town Meeting and the committee was then abolished. Master Plan Steering Committee - Frank Keefe gave the following report: "This is the final report of the Master Plan Steering Committee after three years of working on the master plan. We have had neighborhood meetings, surveys, interviews, both face to face and by phone and are still soliciting your input before May 15th with the Planning Board. The master plan executive summary can be found at the Library, the Main entrance to the Town Hall and the Planning Board Offices and those who wish to can contribute their feed- back online at www. cantonmasterplan.org. The Master Plan presented is intended as a tool to guide decision makers lead- ing Canton's future. As opportunities for development arise the master plan will provide goals and a vision against which to evaluate all of these zoning proposals. It is a plan, which helps to prioritize public investment decisions. The Master Plan is a result of the coordination and compilation of much infor- mation. Data analysis, public input, town official's opinion, demographics 124 and market trend analysis and finally professional expertise. The plan identi- fies and articulates what in the opinion of Canton residents, business owners, town officials and the consultant team what should be preserved and enhanced in Canton and what can and should be changed over time to meet evolving needs and to improve the quality of life for the town's residents. In addition to being organized by master plan elements the proposed plan can be summarized into the following broad-brush topical areas, targeted planning areas, namely Canton Center and the route 138 area, major open space oppor- tunities, public facility needs and finally redevelopment opportunities. Again, ! will stress the plan is a proactive synopsis of the entire town integrat- ing all elements into one whole. Is it the only answer? Of course not. Should it be reviewed as a matter of course each time changes are contemplated? Yes. And the accumulated effects documented for the Town Meeting. In other words, each and every change should be documented for the Town Meeting so the Town Meeting will know what its net effects are. If in the wisdom of Town Meeting changes are made, these changes should be made to the plan so it, the plan, becomes a living document that reflects the present state of the town. The recommendations of the plan have to be approved by Town Meeting. It is, after all, a proactive plan, a plan only. Each and every action will have to be supported by the Town Meeting. Some of the predicted impact of the plan include the town center with more development and an increase in housing, an east/west connector that allows persons to bypass the town streets and the creation of a community gathering space become more of a social center. More people will living in the center so more people will be walking. Newly developed multifamily housing that we ~ee now and the Housing Authority elderly housing project are both located (inaudible) Senior Center are also located in or near the center. They'll be many more reasons to go there which in turn will provide support for addi- tional restaurants and retail centers. Facade improvements, design review, improved signage will also make it a more attractive place to be. The natural and cultural resources will be protected and added to the town's character. Economic development and its potential will also help to fund the town and its activities. Neighborhoods will be preserved because growth and develop- ment will be concentrated in defined areas encouraging commercial growth in targeted areas with particular emphasis on the route 138 area increasing the tax base. Transportation concerns regarding traffic congestion and public safe- ty are dealt with to the extent possible by introducing traffic calming meas- ures, increase transportation options and creating a new east/west road mak- ing the town walkable and bikable and provide for residents only parking spaces near the commuter rail stations. When all the mixed (inaudible) that are developed in the center of town are transformed into a loop with potential for a public shuttle bus in the various main designations, Forge Pond and the Reservoir each become a main and central feature with the potential for addi- tional recreation facilities. Efforts towards preserving the town character will 125 be rewarded in a number of ways including preservation of esthetically pleas- ing and unique features and qualities, support of real estate values, the preser- vation of wildlife habitat, the preservation of and connection between histori- cal properties and an environment in which new building is in keeping with character. Finally, the quality of water in Canton. In the aqua ducts ground water and the regional responsibilities of the town are shared with all adjoining towns in the Neponset River basin and the subsurface disposal of sanitary sewerage reduced infiltration and inflow into the sanitary sewer system continued and expand the water conservation programs, prepare and adopt an aggressive storm water management plan and consider adopting a mandatory septic sys- tem inspection and maintenance. And at this time I'd like to mention all of my compadres on the Master Plan Steering Committee. Anthony Braconi, Bill Barrows, Tom Clark, Frank Devito, Harold Drake, Wallace Gibbs, Paul Groom, Jill Hayes, Don Hunsicker, Carl Lavin, Anthony Pate, Maura Sullivan and Lisa Sawtelle and finally but not least Roger Nicolas, the Town Planner who has kept us focused and informed. Finally, in summary you the citizens of Canton can still contribute to the plan, it is not to late and I want to thank all of you for the time, energy and ideas that you have given us and will continue to give us and we are deeply in your debt. Thank you very much." Community Preservation- Peter Pineo stated that this committee has not yet been appointed. Revere Barn Study Committee - Peter Pineo requested to postpone report to another evening. Ponkapoag School Restoration Committee - Peter Pineo stated that the com- mittee had nothing to report at this time. Building A Use Study Committee - Jeremy Comeau gave the following report: "A motion made at the 2003 Annual Town Meeting by the Board of Selectmen created the Building A Study Committee (BASC). The charge of BASC was to study potential future uses of Building A at Canton High School after the ren- ovations of Buildings B and C are complete. Previously, the School Committee represented that Building A may be available for non-school department uses. Building A will no longer be high school classrooms in September 2006 based on the current progress of the CHS construction. The seven member committee consists of John Bonnanzio of the School Committee; Victor Del Vecchio of the Board of Selectmen, Dave Bogosian of 126 the Capital Planning Committee; Len Barnett of the Finance Committee; and two appointees of the Moderator: Tony Braconi and Gerald Salvatori; as well as myself representing the Planning Board. The BASC held its first organizational meeting on January 24, 2004. Since that time, a series of meetings were held where Building A documents including any restrictions/covenants that may be in place as well as space needs for the town were reviewed. Every town department was contacted regarding future space needs. We met with various town officials, including the school Superintendent, Town Building Commissioner and the Council on Aging among others. The BASC held its first organizational meeting on January 24, 2004 in the Salah Meeting Room in Town Hall. Since that time, a series of meetings were held to identify possible uses for Building A. Based on the current project timeline of the CHS renovation/expansion, it is presumed that some portion of the Building A will be available in September 2006. Regardless of Building A's future use, BASC has determined that a number of costly upgrades will be required. These include, but are not limited to, ADA compliance, HVAC, lead and asbestos abatement, electrical upgrades and other building code require- ments. It is important to note that, whatever the building's future use; state law will necessitate many upgrades. Structurally, Building A has approximately 52,000 sq. ft. of space. The School Committee plans to keep its administrative offices in Building A while also retaining the gym and locker/weight room for the High School's use. What remains is approximately 30,000~sq. ft. of space on three different levels. As determined in prior engineering studies, the building's construction does not allow for cost-effective renovation. Partly for this reason, the School Committed had determined several years ago that Building A was unsuitable for continued use as renovated, high school space. As well, owing to the reim- bursement scheme set forth by the Commonwealth's School Building Assistance plan, renovation of Building A would also be cost-prohibitive. However, this does not preclude the School Committee from using the build- ing for continued school use should it determine one or more suitable pur- poses. In addition, as Building A has been determined to be structurally sound, it may be used for other non-education uses. The Building A Study Committee considered the following groups and pro- grams for Building A: 1. Non-curriculum School Department Use: a. School Administration b. Early Childhood Resource Center c. Privately-run Extended Daycare Center 127 2. Community Center 3. Teen Center 4. Senior Center (and affiliated services) a. Council on Aging b. Board of Health c. Veteran's Agent 5. Municipal and Community Meeting Rooms 6. Permit-granting Municipal Offices: a. Bard of Health b. Building Department c. Conservation Commission d. Dept. of Public Works central office e. Engineering Department f. Planning Board g. Zoning Board of Appeals 7. Non-Permit-granting Municipal Offices: a. Finance Dept b. Town Clerk c. Board of Assessors d. Management & Information Services (MIS) e. Superintendent of Municipal Buildings 8. Consolidated Town Hall - All Depts. 9. School Curriculum Use: a. Elementary School b. Middle or Intermediate School Regardless of Building A's future use, adequacy of parking will be an issue. Prior to the CHS renovation, ninety additional parking spaces were created, though not all adjacent to Building A. Further, the School Department has instituted a parking fee for students. This may free up additional spaces (though it should be noted that the high school's population is rapidly rising). Although parking is an issue that needs to be addressed, it is not insurmount- able and spaces could be added if necessary. Any such additional spaces, how- ever, may result in a change in the present "foo _tprint" of the high school cam- pus, such as the location of the tennis courts or configuration of open space in front of Building A. The BASC recognizes that Building A was designed as a school and will con- tinue to be situated on Canton High School's campus. The fact that the town's population (including its student population) will continue to grow, and that there is limited town-owned land, it is possible that the building may be need- ed in the future as a school. For this reason, and the town's history of prema- turely giving up school property, the BASC believes that no function or any renovation should render this building unsuitable for classroom use. For the same reason, the BASC's School Committee representative has indicated a strong desire to retain control over Building A. 128 The current annual operational cost of Building A is approximately $125,000. As such, it is very important that it remain as fully utilized as possible. In other words, this committee respectfully reminds the Town that, given the substan- tial inventory of building space, and the commensurate cost of operating this space, careful consideration should be given to any new project that would add to Canton's building stock. In considering the many possible uses for Building A, thus far, at least one stands out. It is the opinion of this committee that Building A is most likely to evolve into a multiuse facility as there is presently no single organization that could occu- py the entire building in the near future. With that in mind, an early childhood resource center, a teen center or senior center and the school administration could all coexist and have a positive impact on the Town. It is the opinion of this committee that this option warrants further study. Therefore, we recom- mend that the School Committee create a task force to further study the feasi- bility of an early childhood resource center. This task force should be com- prised of representatives from the School Committee, Building A Study Committee, Board of Selectmen, and other appropriate representatives of the town. In addition, it should be noted that there is considerable resistance on the part of certain groups to relocating to Building A. Their opinions have been acknowledged and are respected by this committee and its members. Regardless, it is obvious to the majority of the BASC's members that addition- al work is needed to more fully study the best, and most practical uses for Building A over both the short- and long-term. Lastly, BASC would like to thank all of the town departments and officials for their help and support in preparing this report." Mr. Comeau then made a motion to extend the life of the committee through the 2005 Annual Town Meeting. REPORT ACCEPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Feasibility Study Committee - Fire Chief Tim Ronayne gave the following report: Feasibility Study (for a third fire station)- "The committee was established at the last Town Meeting. The committee consisted of eight members which included retired Chief James Fitzpatrick, both Selectman Connolly, Selectman Salvatori, Peter Pineo, Marty Williams, Ed Fratis and Joe Croce. The Purpose of the committee was to study if there was a need for a third fire station and if 129 it was determined that a third station was necessary, make recommendations to the Annual Town Meeting. The committee held several meetings to discuss and review available data regarding the need for a third station. Reports such as Fire Departments records, the MMA study, past master plans were used. Maps included time distance response areas, planning maps. Town maps were also studied. Fire Department response capabilities as to the distance that had to be traveled and the time necessary to respond to an emergency. Codes and standards. For a location of a new fire station such as the NFP standards and the ISO code were also reviewed. Topics covered were fire station planning, site identification, function and uses, space requirements, safety features, size of site and special considera- tions. The committee has not completed its study at this point and we request through you, Mr. Moderator, that the study committee be allowed to continue the study and report their findings at the next Annual Town Meeting. REPORTS ACCEPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 4 To see if the town will vote to dispose of certain articles in this warrant by a single vote, in accordance with a, so-called, consent agenda, or to take any other action in relation thereto. Board of Selectmen Article 4: The Finance Committee recommendation is as follows: MOVED: That the Finance Committee motions pursuant to Articles 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 21, 22, 25, 28, 31, 53, 58, 59 be adopted as printed. FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 11-0-0 Finance Committee Chairperson Robert Lash moved that Article 4 be adopted as written in the warrant. George Comeau requested that Article 22 be removed from the consent agen- da. VOTED: That the Finance Committee motions pursuant to Articles 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 21, 25, 28, 31, 53, 58, 59 be adopted as printed. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 130 ARTICLE 5 To see if the town will vote, in accordance with the provisions of section seven of chapter one hundred fifty E (MGL chapter 150E, §7), to raise and appropri- ate, transfer from available funds, or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, a sum of money for the purpose of funding any cost items contained in any collective bargaining agreements entered into by the school committee, on behalf of the town, group of employees, or, groups of employees, serving under its jurisdiction, and to raise and appropriate, by borrowing or other- wise, such sums of money as may be necessary to fund contracts for personal services with any individual employees, or to take any other action in relation thereto. Board of Selectmen/School Committee Article 5: The Finance Committee recommendation is as follows: MOVED: That the subject matter of this article be postponed indefinitely. FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0 ARTICLE 6 To see if the town will vote, in accordance with the provisions of section seven of chapter one hundred fifty E (MGL chapter 150E, §7) to raise and appropri- ate, transfer from available funds, or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, a sum of money for the purpose of funding any cost items contained in any collective bargaining agreements entered into by the Board of Selectmen, on behalf of the town, with any group of employees, or, groups of employees, serving under its jurisdiction, and to raise and appropriate, trans- fer from available funds, or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, such sums of money as may be necessary to fund contracts for personal services with any individual employee, or to take any other action in relation thereto. Board of Selectmen Article 6: The Finance Committee recommendation is as follows: MOVED: That the subject matter of this article be postponed indefinitely. FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0 ARTICLE 7 To see if the town will vote, in accordance with the provisions of section one hundred and eight of chapter forty-one (MGL chapter 41, §108) to fix the salary and compensation of all elected officers of the town, or to take any other action in relation thereto. Board of Selectmen 131 Article 7: The Finance Committee recommendation is as follows: MOVED: That the salary and compensation for all elected officials of the town be fixed, as follows: (full time positions) Town Clerk $52,634.00 (an increase of $0.00) (part time positions) Board of Assessors $2,400.00, for each member Board of Health $ 600.00, for each member Board of Selectmen $1,400.00, for each member, with an additional $200.00 to chairperson School Committee $ 0.00 Planning Board $ 0.00 FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0 ARTICLE 8 To see if the town will vote to appropriate from any available funds any sum or sums of money to pay any unpaid bills of any prior fiscal year, or to take any other action in relation thereto. Board of Selectmen Article 8: The Finance Committee recommendation is as follows: MOVED: That the subject matter of this article be postponed indefinitely. FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0 ARTICLE 11 To see if the town will vote, in accordance with the provisions of section twelve (b) of chapter thirty B, [MGL chapter 30B, §12(b)], to authorize the finance director (in his capacity as chief procurement officer) to solicit and award con- tracts for terms of more than three years, provided in each such instance the longer term is determined to be in the best interest of the town by a vote of the board of selectmen, or to take any other action in relation thereto. Board of Selectmen Article 11: The Finance Committee recommendation is as follows: MOVED: That, in accordance with the provisions of section twelve (b) of chapter thirty B, [MGL chapter 30B, §12(b)], the Finance Director (in his capac- 132 ity as chief procurement officer) be authorized to solicit and award contracts for terms of more than three years, provided in each such instance the longer term is determined to be in the best interest of the town by a vote of the Board of Selectmen. FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0 ARTICLE 12 To see what revolving ftmds pursuant to c. 44, section 53E 1/2 of the general laws the town will authorize or reauthorize, for various boards, commissions or departments of the town, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2004 and end- lng June 30, 2005. Board of Selectmen Article 12: The Finance Committee recommendation is as follows: MOVED: That the following revolving funds are hereby established pur- suant to the provisions of MGL chapter 44, section 53 E 1/2 for the fiscal year July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. Article 12 Receipts Revolving Name of Spending to be Purpose of Funding Fund # Fund Authority Credited Expenditures Limit 1 Pequitside Conservation Rental of Maintaining $20,000 Farm Commission Pequitside improving & annually Rentals Farm, Rental of renovation of Little Red property as per House, Rental master plan on of Rooms in file with Town Main Building, Clerk Rental of Rooms in Tavern, Any other portion of building or grounds. 133 Receipts Revolving Name of Spending to be Purpose of Funding Fund # Fund Authority Credited Expenditures Limit 2 Conservation Conservation Permit Services $12,500 Commission Commission Applications received from annually Escrow engineers, hydrologists and other experts. 3 School Bus School School Bus Payment of bills $150,000 Fees Committee Transportation and charges in annually Fees connection with pupil transportation. 4 Pre-School School Pre-School Payment of bills $150,000 & After Committee Enrollment or and charges in annually School After School connection with Tuition Tuition-Based pre-school & Educational after school Programs supplementary education programs. 5 Veteran's Veterans' Contributions, Providing $10,000 Services Services Donations, services to annually Donations Director Gifts, Grants, & veterans not other sums of funded under money not established otherwise program, provided for by including but law. not limited to newsletter publication, monthly breakfasts, funeral s ervices, other commemorative programs and other purposes in the opinion of the Veterans' Director in the best interests of Canton Veterans. 134 Receipts Revolving Name of Spending to be Purpose of Funding Fund # Fund Authority Credited Expenditures Limit 6 Fire Alarm Fire Fees received Payment of bills $10,000 Relocation Department by it from, or on and charges annually behalf of incurred in Commonwealth, connection with any public relocation of fire utility, any other alarm signal business entity, wires, devices or any individual & other person, appurtenances. 7 COA Council on Fees for Payment of bills $10,000 Donations Aging providing and charges in annually transportation connection with services to transportation elderly citizens, of elderly. 8 Board of Board of Contributions, Providing $15,000 Health Health donations, gifts, services to annually Donations grants, Canton reimbursements citizens not & other sums of otherwise money not funded under provided for by established law and not program, otherwise including but appropriated, not limited to flu vaccinations, child and teenage health education & development programs and elderly health programs. 9 Animal Animal Contributions, Providing $10,000 Control Control donations, gifts, payment for annually Donations grants, veterinary reimbursements services. & other sums of money not provided for by law. 135 Receipts Revolving Name of Spending to be Purpose of Funding Fund # Fund Authority Credited Expenditures Limit 10 Library Board of Fees for rental Paying bills, $30,000 Building Library and use of connected annually Rentals Trustees Community or with the other assembly providing of rooms used for maintenance meetings, and supply of programs or facilities and other events, for the including support and payments for safe conduct use of facilities of said and conveniences programs and in conjunction events. with use of spaces, as may be established by the Board of Library Trustees. 11 Student School Fees paid by Payment of $50,000 Parking Committee students to park bills and annually Fees their vehicles at charges to Canton High maintain the School. high school parking lots and grounds. FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 11-0-0 ARTICLE 21 To see if the town will vote to establish a Storm Water Enterprise Account, pur- suant to Chapter 44, Section 53F 1/2 of the general laws of the Commonwealth, for the Fiscal year beginning July 1, 2004, into which Enterprise Account shall be deposited all receipts, revenues and funds received by the Canton Department of Public Works for storm water utility billings to be issued by the town, and from which Enterprise Account all expenditures shall be under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen, in accordance with such budgets as may be appropriated by town meeting, for the purposes of operating, maintaining, making improvements to, and other- wise making extraordinary repairs to, the enterprise of the town's municipal- ly owned storm water collection and control systems, and further to see if the Town will vote to establish and appropriate a budget for such Storm Water Enterprise Account for the 05 Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2004, or take any other action in relations thereto. Board of Selectmen/Conservation Commission 136 Article 21: The Finance Committee recommendation is as follows: MOVED: That the subject matter of this article be postponed indefinitely. FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0 ARTICLE 25 To see if the Town will vote to amend the General By-laws of the Town, Article 16, Section 11 (Fees for Sealing of Weighing and Measuring Devices) and Article 14, Section 50 (Regulation of, so called, Yard Sales) by removing all fee amounts and insert "as set by the Board of Selectmen pursuant to chapter 40 section 22F of the Massachusetts General Laws". Board of Selectmen Article 25: The Finance Committee recommendation is as follows: MOVED: That the General By-laws of the Town, Article 16, Section 11 (Fees for Sealing of Weighing and Measuring Devices) and Article 14, Section 50 (Regulation of, so called, Yard Sales) be amended by removing all fee amounts and inserting "as set by the Board of Selectmen pursuant to chapter 40 section 22F of the Massachusetts General Laws". FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0 ARTICLE 28 To see whether or not the town will vote to accept the layout and definition of certain streets or portions of streets, including: Hunter Lane in its entirety from the intersection of Cedarcrest Road to its terminus at the cul-de-sac, a distance of 800 Feet, as built plan dated 11/07/94, a copy of which plan is on file in the office of the Selectmen and the office of the Town Clerk. Board o,£ Selectmen Article 28: The Finance Committee recommendation is as follows: MOVED: That the layout and definition of Hunter Lane in its entirety from the intersection of Cedarcrest Road to its terminus at the cul-de-sac, a distance of 800 Feet, as built plan dated 11/07/94 be hereby accepted. FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0 ARTICLE 31 To see if the town will vote to amend section 39 ("Regulation of Dogs") of Article XIV ("Police Regulations') of the Canton Bylaws so as to change the title 137 of the Dog Officer to Animal Control Officer, whenever the words "Dog Officer" appears in sections 39-3, 39-4, 39-7, 39-8, and 39-9 of such Bylaw. Board of Selectmen Article 31: The Finance Committee recommendation is as follows: MOVED: That section 39 ("Regulation of Dogs") of Article XIV ("Police Regulations') of the Canton Bylaws be amended so as to change the title of the Dog Officer to Animal Control Officer, whenever the words "Dog Officer" appears in sections 39-3, 39-4, 39-7, 39-8, and 39-9 of such Bylaw. FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0 ARTICLE 53 To see if the Town will vote to amend Article V, Section 5 of the General By- Laws of the Town by striking therefrom the existing fee schedule and insert- ing therein the following: "The fees are to be set by the Town Clerk in accordance with applicable law including GL c. 262, s. 34, or otherwise pursuant to GL c. 40, s. 22F" Board of Selectmen/Town Clerk Article 53: The Finance Committee recommendation is as follows: MOVED: That Article V, Section 5 of the General By-Laws of the Town be amended by striking therefrom the existing fee schedule and inserting therein the following: "The fees are to be set by the Town Clerk in accordance with applicable law including GL c. 262, s. 34, or otherwise pursuant to GL c. 40, s. 22F". FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0 ARTICLE 58 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept a vol- untary grant of a certain well-use restriction on land commonly known as the Blue Hill Country Club, 23 Pecunit St., Canton, more particularly described on Certificate of Title No. 81659, recorded with the Land court records of the Norfolk county Registry of Deeds at Book 409, Page 509. The terms of the well-use restriction shall be as determined by the Board of Selectmen, provid- ed that the well-use restriction shall provide that no wells on the property shall be used for drinking water, or for other customary residential or household : uses, or to take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen 138 Article 58: The Finance Committee recommendation is as follows: MOVED: That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to accept a voluntary grant of a certain well-use restriction on land commonly known as the Blue Hill Country Club, 23 Pecunit St., Canton, more particularly described on Certificate of Title No. 81659, recorded with the Land court records of the Norfolk county Registry of Deeds at Book 409, Page 509. The terms of the well-use restriction shall be as determined by the Board of Selectmen, provid- ed that the well-use restriction shall provide that no wells on the property shall be used for drinking water, or for other customary residential or household uses. FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0 ARTICLE 59 To see if the Town will vote to amend Article 14 Section 39 of the Canton By- laws by deleting the first paragraph of Section 39-1 and replacing with "All fees for dog licenses and kennel licenses, fines and penalties shall be set by the Town Clerk in accordance with any applicable law or otherwise pursuant to GL c. 40, s. 22F; dog license fees shall be based on the rate set for unspayed females unless a certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian is filed certifying that said dog, is incapable of propagation Section 39-1 is further amended by deleting "of twenty-five dollars" in paragraph six. Section 39-1 is further amended by deleting Section 39-1A in its entirety. Section 39-7 is amended by deleting "The pickup fee shall be ten dollars with said fee to go to the Town" or to take any action thereto. Board of Selectmen Article 59: The Finance Committee recommendation is as follows: MOVED: That Article 14 Section 39 of the Canton By-laws be amended by deleting the first paragraph of Section 39-1 and replacing with "All fees for dog licenses and kennel licenses, fines and penalties shall be set by the Town Clerk in accordance with any applicable law or otherwise pursuant to GL c. 40, s. 22F; dog license fees shall be based on the rate set for unspayed females unless a certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian is filed certifying that said dog, is incapable of propagation Section 39-1 is further amended by deleting "of twenty-five dollars' in paragraph six. Section 39-1 is further amended by deleting Section 39~1A in its entirety. Section 39-7 is amended by deleting "The pickup fee shall be ten dollars with said fee to go to the Town". FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0 The preceding motions pursuant to Articles 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 21, 25, 28, 31, 53, 58, 59 were adopted unanimously as printed under the Article 4 Consent Agenda. 139 ARTICLE 22 To see whether or not the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase or gift, real property more commonly known as Parcel A, Culloden Drive, Canton as shown on a plan entitled, "Lot Layout 'Fieldstone Meadows' Definitive Subdivision Plan of land in Canton, MA Feb. 15, 1994 Toomey-Munson & Associates, Inc. Civil Engineers & Land Surveyors," Plan No. 585 of 1994, located in Plan Book 424. Assessors Map 17, Lot 25 are available for review Plans available at the office of the Selectmen and the office of the Town Clerk, or to take any other action with respect there- to. Board of Selectmen Article 22: The Finance Committee recommendation is as follows: MOVED: That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to acquire by purchase or gift, real property more commonly known as Parcel A, Culloden Drive, Canton as shown on a plan entitled, "Lot Layout 'Fieldstone Meadows' Definitive Subdivision Plan of land in Canton, MA Feb. 15, 1994 Toomey- Munson & Associates, Inc. Civil Engineers & Land Surveyors," Plan No. 585 of 1994, located in Plan Book 424, being Assessors Map 17, Lot 25. VOTE: 7-0-0 Finance Committee Chairperson moved Article 22 be adopted as written in the warrant. Victor DelVecchio, member of the Board of Selectmen explained that when the Planning Board approved the subdivision it did not require that the town be allowed access to land owned by the developer. "It permits the town access to this private property for the purpose of maintaining two eighteen inch drains and outlets, a detention basin, two oil separators, a drain manhole and access to the sewer pumping station." The Planning Board required the developer to maintain it. This will not change the obligation imposed by the Planning Board. It will allow the town access to leased facilities through this private property. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 15 To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of chapter 148 section 26G - Nonresidential buildings or additions; automatic suppressant or sprinkler systems, the text of which in relevant part is set forth below: Section 26G - In any city or town which accepts the provisions of this section, every building of more than seventy-five hundred gross square feet in floor 140 area or every addition of more than seventy-five hundred gross square feet in floor area shall be protected throughout with an adequate system of automat- ic sprinklers in accordance with the provisions of the state building code; pro- vided, however, that in the case of said addition, such an adequate system of automatic sprinklers shall be installed in said addition only. No such sprinkler system shall be required unless sufficient water and water pressure exists. For purposes of this section, the gross square feet of a building or addition shall include the sum total of the floor areas for all floor levels, basements and sub- basements, measured from outside walls, irrespective of the existence of inte- rior fire resistive walls, floors and ceilings. This section shall not apply to buildings used for agricultural purposes as defined in section one A of Chapter one hundred and twenty-eight. In such buildings or additions, or in certain areas of such buildings or addi- tions, where the discharge of water would be an actual danger in the event of fire, the head of the fire department shall permit the installation of such other fire suppressant systems as are prescribed by the state building code in lieu of automatic sprinklers. Automatic suppressant or sprinkler systems shall not be required in rooms or areas of a telephone central office equipment building when such rooms or areas are protected with an automatic fire alarm system. Sprinkler systems shall not be required in a one-story building having a fire resistance rating as prescribed in the state building code that is used solely for offices provided the building is protected by an automatic fire alarm system. Sprinkler systems shall not be required in open-air parking structures, defined as: buildings, structures, or portions thereof, used for parking motor vehicles and having not less than twenty-five percent of the total wall area open to atmosphere at each level, utilizing at least two sides of the structure. This sec- tion shall not apply to buildings or additions used for residential purposes. The head of the fire department shall enforce the provisions of this section. Whoever is aggrieved by the head of the fire department's interpretation, order, requirement, direction or failure to act under the provisions of this sec- tion, may, within forty-five days after the service of notice thereof, appeal from such interpretation, order, requirement, direction or failure to act to the auto- matic sprinkler appeals board as provided in section two hundred and one of chapter six. Board of Selectmen/Fire Department Article 15: The Finance Committee recommendation is as follows: MOVED: That the provisions of chapter 148 section 26G of the General Laws be accepted. FINANCE COMMTTEE VOTE: 12-0-0 141 Finance Committee Chairperson Robert Lash moved that Article 15 be adopt- ed as written. Fire Chief Tim Ronayne concurred. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 16 To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of chapter 148 section 26H - Lodging or boarding houses; automatic sprinkler systems, the text of which in relevant part is set forth below: Section 26H - In any city or town which accepts the provisions of this section, every lodging house or boarding house shall be protected throughout with an adequate system of automatic sprinklers in accordance with the provisions of the state building code. No such sprinkler system shall be required unless suf- ficient water and water pressure exists. In such buildings or in certain areas of such buildings, where the discharge of water would be an actual danger in the event of a fire, the head of the fire department shall permit the installation of such other fire suppressant systems as are prescribed by the state building code in lieu of automatic sprinklers. The head of the fire department shall enforce the provisions of this section. For the purposes of this section "lodging house" or "boarding house" shall mean a house where lodgings are let to six or more persons not within the sec- ond degree of kindred to the person conducting it, but shall not include fra- ternity houses or dormitories rest homes or group residences or regulated by agencies of the commonwealth. Any lodging or boarding house subject to the provisions of this section shall be equipped with automatic sprinklers within five years after acceptance of this act by a city or town. Whoever is aggrieved by the head of the fire department's interpretation, order, requirement or direction under the provisions of this section, may with- in forty-five days after the service of notice thereof, appeal from such inter- pretation, order or requirement to the board of appeals of the fire safety com- mission as provided in section two hundred and one of chapter six. Board of Selectmen/Fire Department Article 16: The Finance Committee recommendation is as follows: MOVED: That the provisions of chapter 148 section 26H - Lodging or boarding houses; automatic sprinkler systems be hereby accepted. 142 FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 12-0-0 Finance Committee Chairperson Robert Lash moved that Article 16 be adopt- ed as written. Fire Chief Tim Ronayne concurred. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 17 To see if the town will accept the provisions of chapter 148, section 26I - Multiple dwelling units; new construction; automatic sprinkler systems, the text of which in relevant part is set forth below: Section 26. In a city, town or district which accepts the provisions of this sec- tion, any building hereafter constructed or hereafter substantially rehabilitat- ed so as to constitute the equivalent of new construction and occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes and containing not less than four dwelling units including, but not limited to, lodging houses, boarding houses, fraternity houses, dormitories, apartments, townhouses, condominiums, hotels, motels and group residences, shall be equipped with an approved sys- tem of automatic sprinklers in accordance with the provisions of the state building code. In the event that adequate water supply is not available, the head of the fire department shall permit the installation of such other fire sup- pressant systems as are prescribed by the state building code in lieu of auto- matic sprinklers. Owners of buildings with approved and properly main- tained installations may be eligible for a rate reduction on fire insurance. Board of SelectmenlFire Department Article 17: The Finance Committee recommendation is as follows: MOVED: That the provisions of General Laws chapter 148, section 26I - Multiple dwelling units; new construction; at~tomatic sprinkler systems be hereby accepted. FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 12-0-0 Finance Committee Chairperson Robert Lash moved that Article 17 be adopt- ed as written. Fire Chief Tim Ronayne concurred. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 143 ARTICLE 45 To see if the town will rescind the vote of Article 37 of ATM 2001 to enable Canton residents over the age of 32 to be appointed to the Fire and Police Departments. Citizen Petition - Edward Kelly Article 45: The Finance Committee recommendation is as follows: MOVED: That the subject matter of this article be postponed indefinitely. FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0 Finance Committee Chairperson Robert Lash moved that the subject matter of Article 45 be postponed indefinitely. Article sponsor Edward Kelly made a substitute motion that Article 45 be adopted as presented in the warrant. Canton Fire Chief Tim Ronayne, speaking on behalf of himself and the Police Chief who could not be present, spoke against the substitute motion stating that the job is very physical and demanding and he feels that bringing in peo- ple of a younger age brings a better mix into the department. Substitute motion adopted. VOTED: That the town rescind the vote of Article 37 of ATM 2001 to enable Canton residents over the age of 32 to be appointed to the Fire and Police Departments. ADOPTED MAJORITY STANDING COUNT ARTICLE 10 To see if the town will vote to transfer the unexpended balance of certain appropriations made under various articles in the warrants for prior town meetings, or to take any other action in relation thereto. Board of Selectmen Article 10: The Finance Committee recommendation is as follows: MOVED: That the unexpended balances of certain appropriations made under various articles in the warrant for prior town meetings be transferred to the fiscal year 2004 budget to be spent in fiscal year 2004 as follows: 144 1. The sum of $4,663.00 be transferred from the high school gym bleachers account (Fund #344) to the Recreation Account (Fund #130). 2 The sum of $6,661.79 be transferred from the Chapman/Neponset Street Intersection account (Fund #337) to the Street and Sidewalk Improvements account (Fund #337). 3. The sum of $62,152.37 be transferred from the Trayer Road Pumping Station (Fund #613) and the sum of $10,001.61 be trans- ferred from the Algonquin Road Sewers account (Fund #620) and the sum of $86,976.62 be transferred from the Wardwell Well account (Fund #655) to the Wardwell Gravity Sewer Project account (Fund #613) for a total of $159,130.60. 4. The sum of $9,049.07 be transferred from the Water Phase 2 account (Fund #650) and the sum of $11,660.30 be transferred from the Water Backhoe account (Fund #656) to the Water Surplus account (Fund #640) for a total of $20,709.37. 5. The sum of $237,672.20 be transferred from the Replace AC Pipe account (Fund #656) to the Water System Improvements (Walpole Street) account (Fund #650). 6. The sum of $150,000 be transferred from the Retirement Buyback Trust account (Fund #864) to the Workers' Compensation account (Fund 863). 7. The sum of $100,000 be transferred from the Insurance Proceeds over $20,000 account (Fund #173) to the Memorial Hall Roof Damage account (#11924-58939). FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0 Finance Committee Chairperson Robert Lash moved that the subject matter of Article 10 be adopted as written in the warrant and that a new motion 8 be added as follows: 8. The sum of $13,492 be transferred from the Memorial Hall Ramp Account (#11924-58408) to the Pequitside Farm Barn Repair Account (#16324-58400-A1202). ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 145 ARTICLE 14 To see if the town will vote to revoke its acceptance of chapter 40, section 8A of the General Laws regarding the Canton Development & Industrial Commission as accepted by the Town at the December 13, 1954 Special Town Meeting, as amended in Article 15 of the 1955 Annual Town Meeting, and fur- ther to authorize the Board of Selectmen to create an Economic Development Committee of nine members to review the economic development opportuni- ties available to the town and to provide recommendations as to how the town may best take advantage of economic development opportunities. Board of Selectmen Article 14: The Finance Committee recommendation is as follows: MOVED: The acceptance of chapter 40, section 8A of the General Laws regarding the Canton Development & Industrial Commission as accepted by the Town at the December 13, 1954 Special Town Meeting, as amended in Article 15 of the 1955 Annual Town Meeting be hereby revoked, and the Board of Selectmen be hereby authorized to create an Economic Development Committee of nine members to review the economic development opportuni- ties available to the town and to provide recommendations as to how the town may best take advantage of economic development opportunities. FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0 Finance Committee Chairperson Robert Lash moved that Article 14 be adopt- ed as written. Thomas Clark supported this article stating that for the last several years the IDC has been inactive and "there appears to be a growing need in the town for stimulating commercial development within the town and the needs appear to go beyond the scope of the former Industrial Development Commission. So, it has been proposed here, to form a new group which would have somewhat of a broader scope looking to try to stimulate the economic and commercial development of the town by seeking out new commercial or industrial enter- prises which would locate within the town and also by seeking out ways and means of encouraging and if possible, assisting existing commercial and industrial enterprises to remain and/or to expend their operations within the town." ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 42 To see if the Town will vote to amend the town's zoning map, as most recent- ly amended, by inserting a new section creating a new "overlay" business dis- 146 trict for Turnpike Street which would allow certain business uses, said new section to be substantially in the form contained in a draft by-law provision entitled "Turnpike Street Overlay Business District" copies of which have been placed on file and are available for public review at the office of the Planning Board, at the office of the Town Clerk, and at the office of the Board of Selectmen in Memorial Hall, at the research desk at the Canton Public Library and on the town web site, or to take any other action in relation thereto. Citizen Petition ~ Attorney Paul Schneiders Article 42: The Finance Committee recommendation is as follows: MOVED: That the subject matter of this article be postponed indefinitely. FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0 Planning Board Chairperson Peter Pineo stated that the Planning Board voted unanimously not to support the adoption of Article 42. The Planning Board felt the article "was too wide ranging and needed significant retooling'. Article sponsor Attorney Paul Schneiders explained that an individual approached him just before the ATM warrant closed about building a store, similar to a Costco or Target, on the site. A previous attempt to build there had fallen through and the land has been empty for several years. He stated that the article was hastily drafted in order to rezone what is now "a twelve acre parcel of desert land" and would support the Planning Board motion to post- pone indefinitely. VOTED: POSTPONED INDEFINITELY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 43 To see if the Town will vote to amend the town's zoning map, as most recent- ly amended by placing the parcels of land located at 925-955 Turnpike Street, described on the Board of Assessors Map 89, as Lot 1 and Lot 2 comprising a total of approximately 12.46 acres, as shown on a map copies of which have been placed on file and are available for public review at the office of the Planning Board, at the office of the Town Clerk, and at the office of the Board of Selectmen in Memorial Hall, at the research desk at the Canton Public Library and on the town web site, to be within the Turnpike Street Overlay Business District established by vote under Article 42 of the warrant for this town meeting, or to take any other action in relation thereto. Citizen Petition - Attorney Paul Schneiders Article 43: The Finance Committee recommendation is as follows: MOVED: That the subject matter of this article be postponed indefinitely. 147 FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0 Planning Board Chairperson Peter Pineo stated that the Planning Board voted unanimously not to support the adoption of Article 43. This map change relates to the Article 42 by-law change in which the Planning Board felt the article "was too wide ranging and needed significant retooling". Article sponsor Attorney Paul Schneiders agreed with the Planning Board motion to postpone indefinitely. VOTED: POSTPONED INDEFINITELY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Amy Weinberg requested a reconsideration of Article 10. Moderator Richard Staiti moved the reconsideration out of order explaining that Section 6 of Article IV of the Town By-Laws prohibits an article that has been acted upon and disposed of from being reconsidered at the same meet- ing. ARTICLE 30 To see if the town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to declare the structure known as the "white house" as surplus and to authorize its sale, con- veyance or other disposition such as demolition to remove from its recent loca- tion at 1476 Washington Street and further to raise and appropriate a sum of $10,000 to carry out the forgoing, or to take any other action with respect there- to. Board of Selectmen Article 30: The Finance Committee recommendation is as follows: MOVED: That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to declare the structure known as the "white house" as surplus and authorize its sale, conveyance or other disposition such as demolition to remove from its recent location at 1476 Washington Street and further to appropriate a sum of $10,000 to carry out the forgoing by a transfer of such amount from the Improve Bayberry account (Fund #286). FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0 Finance Committee Chairperson Robert Lash moved that Article 30 be adopt- ed as written explaining that when the town acquired the house at 1476 Washington Street there was not a particular need for the building itself and it was determined that the condition of the building "was beyond economically feasible rehabilitation" therefore it is recommended to appropriate the sum of 148 $10,000 from the Bayberry Street improvement fund for demolition of the building. Planning Board Chairperson Peter Pineo state that he had no objection to the funds being used to raze this building but requested confirmation that all of the work on Bayberry Road has been completed prior to the release of funds. Town Executive Secretary William Friel state that it has been confirmed with the Engineering Department that all of the required improvements have been completed and a remaining balance of approximately $20,000 exists. Housing Authority Chairperson Martin Dorian stated that the Housing Authority had submitted written requests to the Board of Selectmen request- ing that this property be turned over to the Housing Authority but have not received a response. The Housing Authority would like the opportunity to possibly rehabilitate the building and to make a study to determine the poten- tial cost of such rehabilitation. He, therefore, wished to make a substitute motion that the article be postponed indefinitely. Town Executive Secretary William Friel stated that the Board of Selectmen had communicated with the Housing Authority and provided them with informa- tion regarding the condition of the building. "The building is in disrepair. The only asset, if you will, that's a part of that building are the windows and the heating system. Everything else, from the detailed inspection report that we've completed on the property requires a complete renovation. Frankly, there is some question as to the feasibility of relocating that building to anoth- er location. I don't want to speak for the Board but certainly if there was a pro- posal to relocate the building at the expense of the Housing Authority I don't know that there would be an objection. However, we as you probably know have initiated the process that's required under the new Demolition By-Law. Under that particular by-law there is going to be a number of weeks, possibly months, of public debate and involvement in the future of that site and speak- ing to it's historical value... The building is unsafe, it's a condition there now the Town should not be putting itself from a risk management perspective in that situation and we're concerned for the safety of the area if you were not to take action as we've suggested. But I want to reassure you that this process that we will be going through will include public meetings, the Historical Commission and others. George Comeau, a member of the Historical Commission spoke in favor of postponing this article indefinitely. "It's a house that the Historical Commission could deem preferably preserved which would trigger a six month delay in demolition but ultimately once that six months has lapsed the Town would then be able to demolish that building without any further study or understanding. The Town's Housing Authority has done pretty good work in this community at providing affordable housing to its constituents and I 149 would like to help them do that on that site. I don't think that it's necessary to move that house off that site for access to that property... I think that it would be a good idea to postpone this for an additional year while we come up with a plan that perhaps helps the Housing Authority, preserves the building in tact on the property where it was built at the turn of the century, preserves the streetscape and recognizes the historical import of that house and so I would ask this town meeting to put this off for just a little bit more. It's been there since 1910, it's not going anywhere. One more year isn't going to hurt it." Allen Karon questioned that "This Town Meeting is also going to be asked to do the A & E plans for a Senior Center to be located right around near the locus of that property and I'm concerned that if I postpone Article 30 indefinitely that's going to be interpreted as a sign that, to postpone the construction of the Senior Center on that site near the Eliot School. Patricia Johnson also spoke in favor of postponing demolition of the building and provided a brief statement as to the historical significance of the building. George Jenkins spoke regarding the Bayberry account. "At the time the devel- oper went south, we were told at that time that the bond, there was no money left. I was a member of the Planning Board at that time. At a result, a subse- quent town meeting came up, expended funds and the residents of Bayberry and Strawberry kicked in money on their own to insure a partial completion of their subdivision. Now there was money that was taken from the residents of these homes to help the town finish the subdivision and if in fact there are funds left in an account from bonds, I think the residents of those neighbor- hoods should be made somewhat whole inasmuch as they put up funds to insure completion of this." Capital Planning Committee Chairperson James Moran spoke in favor of the article. "If the state of Massachusetts is in such dire financial straights, how can we be assured that if we support postponing this that monies will be avail- able to the Town of Canton so that it could be rehabbed and if it's rehabbed will it in fact obscure, potentially, the view of the Senior Center that is project- ed to be sited behind that area? So I'm getting very concerned about the fact that we're talking about postponing this so we can make affordable housing and it could be at the expense of certain other things that this town meeting will have to adopt. I agree completely with the Executive Secretary who says there is a process in place that will allow the community to be heard, or those members of the community to be heard, who would support the retention. But I think when that process is completed that we should be able to act and the only way we'll be able to act on what I consider to be an appropriate demol- ish is to fund the article as recommended by the Finance Committee..." Mr. Dorian stated "That this building has been occupied over the last number of years under a Section 8 Affordable Housing Program subject tv the inspec- 150 tion of the Building Commissioner for occupancy permits and if this building is in such deplorable condition, how is it occupied over these past number of years? I would like to have an opportunity for the Canton Housing Authority to review this facility and see if it can be rehabilitated so it's acceptable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts so we can attract some funds. So it's not going to cost the Town money, it's going to cost the Canton Housing Authority and the state money to rehabilitate it and put it into proper condition for occu- pancy...'' Others spoke in favor of postponing this article. Victor DelVecchio: The purpose of the article last year was to take this land for the purpose of access behind the Eliot School. I was Chairman of the Board of Selectmen at that time and we debated the appropriateness, and certain of the folks who are standing up in support of the substitute motion opposed the Capital Planning Committee and the Board of Selectmen when we sought to convince town meeting that it made sense to take the building for the purpose of razing it. What we do in this particular article, or what I should say the Finance Committee has done in its motion, is to follow through with last years ATM vote. Frankly, what we should have done last year, in retrospect, was to include language that specifically stated that it was to be razed, that is elimi- nated. Because of that error or omission we're back here again this year. Of the issue of what to do with that particular building was discussed debated and those that opposed it tonight opposed it then and the town meeting resoundingly voted in favor of allowing access to the rear of that property for the purpose of use and one reason why, frankly, was to permit access other than along Morton Circle, Morton Street, Historical Way because the Town can currently gain access to the land by way of those residential parcels and we prefer not to do that. So we voted to take this particular property so that we could gain access off of Washington Street. That reasoning still exists...The Selectmen hired two contractors, that is two independent parties to review it for its structural integrity and let me summarize for you some of the problems associated with that building. The roof needs to be replaced, the chimney needs to be rebuilt, the porches need to be replaced or rebuilt, the foundation must be repaired, the bulkhead must be replaced, the knob and tube electrical wiring would not be permitted nowadays and that would need to be gutted and replaced, the kitchen would need to be replaced, the bathroom facilities would need to be replaced, lead paint would need to be removed. The Board of Selectmen was authorized last year to spend $300,000 to purchase this prop- erty so that it could be removed. We did that, we spent $300,000. It would likely incur anther $300,000 to make the improvements that would be neces- sary... The Housing Authority which is a quasi state agency has not proposed to pay to the town the first $300,000 incurred for the purpose of removing the structure, nor have I heard anyone suggest that the Housing Authority, a quasi state agency will pay the town additionally $300,000 to gut it. I would also note that the Housing Authority currently has no single family residences 151 under its jurisdiction for the purpose of low income housing. None... The Demolition By-Law. While one can debate whether or not it is intended to apply in this instance, I will accept for purposes of discussion what I have heard those who are legitimately interested in protecting the housing stock would do, but the Board of Selectmen is not seeking to skirt the six month review period. This is not to say that this will thwart the elimination of the building, because as was represented to us by other people who are speaking here this evening, the Demolition By-Law does not prevent the demolition of a structure, it simply allows parties an opportunity to find an alternative use. The Board of Selectmen would have no objection if the Housing Authority or private party would like to remove this structure at its expense to another par- cel of land that it owns... We have been approached by a contractor who has explained that he will likely raze it at no cost to the town... Lastly, with respect to affordable housing, not a term you've heard this evening, you've heard low income housing, but with respect to affordable housing should the agreement that was reached by the Zoning Board of Appeals be approved and the litiga- tion that we're currently under, and I don't mean approved by the Housing Appeals Committee, cause it has approved it, but should the litigation associ- ated with that result in the towns benefit we will have reached a ten percent factor for affordable housing. So for all these reasons the Board of Selectmen unanimously, five new members, that is, the three older folks and the two newer folks, resoundingly oppose the substitute motion that is before this town meeting this evening. Thankyou." Substitute motion to postpone. VOTED: POSTPONED INDEFINITELY 188 AYE - 168 NAY ARTICLE 60 To see whether the town will vote to purchase or take by eminent domain the property zoned residential land at the rear of 230-250 Turnpike St. The total area of the lots which comprise the parcel is 13+/- acres. The rectangular shaped property is comprised of three lots shown on Assessor's Map 79 as Lot 132, 133, and 134. The land which contains a vernal pool, wetlands and pine trees will be incorporated into the adjacent town owned wetlands. Citizen Petition - Roger Milne Article 60: The Finance Committee recommendation is as follows: MOVED: That the subject matter of this article be postponed indefinitely. FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0 Finance Committee Chairperson Robert Lash moved that Article 60 be post- poned indefinitely based on the lack of information about the property in question and the cost of any transaction associated with it. 152 Article sponsor Roger Milne concurred. VOTED: POSTPONED INDEFINITELY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 33 To see if the Town will vote to amend the By-Law, Article IX, Section 3 by delet- ing the current text which currently provides as follows: "The Selectmen shall cause to be left at the residence of every legal voter a copy of the Annual Town Report, for the preceding year, at least fourteen (14) days before the Annual Town Meeting" and replace with new Section 3 which shall state: "Upon request, the Board of Selectmen shall cause to be delivered a copy of the Annual Town Report for the preceding year to every legal voter who so requests a copy". Board of Selectmen Article 33: The Finance Committee recommendation is as follows: MOVED: That Article IX, Section 3 of the Canton By-laws be amended by deleting the current text which currently provides as follows: "The Selectmen shall cause to be left at the residence of every legal voter a copy of the Annual Town Report, for the preceding year, at least fourteen (14) days before the Annual Town Meeting" and replace with new Section 3 which shall state: "Upon request, the Board of Selectmen shall cause to be delivered a copy of the Annual Town Report for the preceding year to every legal voter who so requests a copy". FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-1-0 Finance Committee Chairperson Robert Lash moved that Article 33 be adopt- ed as written in the warrant. Avril Elkort, a member of the Board of Selectmen, made a substitute motion that this article be postponed indefinitely. Several people then spoke both for and against this article. Substitute motion to postpone indefinitely. 153 DEFEATED MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS Main motion to adopt this article as written in the warrant. ADOPTED MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS ARTICLE 47 To see if the town will vote to amend the zoning map, which was adopted under Article 27 of the warrant for the annual town meeting in 1999, as the same has been furthered amended, by changing the designation of certain areas consisting of lots as indicated on map enclosed, to be the area designat- ed as Canton Center Economic Opportunity District. Or take any other action in relation thereto. Copies of the section of the Zoning Map showing the proposed changes have been placed on file in the office of the town planner, in the office of the town clerk, in the office of the planning board and at the reference desk of the Canton Public Library on or before the first day of April, and have thereafter been available at such locations for public review. Planning Board Article 47: The Finance Committee recommendation is as follows: MOVED: That the subject matter of this article be deferred to the Planning Board. FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0 Finance Committee Chairperson deferred the subject matter of Article 47 to the Planning Board. Planning Board Chairperson Peter Pineo moved to amend the Zoning Map, as most recently amended, so as to revise the boundaries of the overlay zoning district entitled "Canton Center Economic Opportunity District (CCEOD)" as adopted at ATM 2000 under Article 54, by removing that portion of the CCEOD overlay zoning district located between the center line of Sherman Street and the center lines of Lewis and Pequit Streets. Attorney Paul Schneiders, representing the Schlossberg Memorial Chapel, made a substitute motion to postpone indefinitely. Carl Lavin, a member of the Master Plan Steering Committee, spoke in oppo- sition to the substitute motion to postpone. Others spoke both for and against postponement. 154 Substitute motion to postpone indefinitely. DEFEATED MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS Planning Board main motion. DEFEATED 151 AYE - 92 NAY, NOT MORE THAN TWO THIRDS Meeting adjourned at ll:lSpm. SECOND SESSION APRIL 28, 2004 ATTENDANCE 367 Amy Weinberg made a motion to reconsideration Article 10, Motion 3 based on documentation obtained from the Department of Public Works that the project has not been completed. DEFEATED 149 AYE -105 NAY, NOT MORE THAN TWO THIRDS ARTICLE 48 To see if the town will vote to amend the zoning by-law, as most recently amended, by changing the parking requirements in the Canton Center Economic Opportunity District, under Section 5.66.8, A.1, from one parking space for six seats to one parking space for every four seats, so that the sub- section, as amended, would read: A.1 For restaurants and other on premises eating and drinking estab- lishments, not less than one (1) parking space for each four (4) seats, subject to the discretion of the Zoning Board of Appeals to require additional parking space. Where benches are used, not less than one (1) parking space for each four (4) feet of bench, sub- ject to the discretion of the Zoning Board of Appeals to require additional parking space. or, to take any other action in relation thereto Copies of the section of the zoning by-law showing the proposed change have been placed on file in the office of the Town Planner, in the office of the Town Clerk, in the office of the Planning Board and at the reference desk of the 155 Canton Public Library on or before the first day of April, and have thereafter been available as such locations for public review. Planning Board Article 48: The Finance Committee recommendation is as follows: MOVED: That the subject matter of this article be deferred to the Planning Board. FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0 Finance Committee Chairperson Bob Lash deferred the subject matter of Article 48 to the Planning Board. Planning Board Chairperson Peter Pineo moved that the subject matter of Article 48 be postpone indefinitely. VOTED: POSTPONED INDEFINITELY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 49 To see if the town will vote to amend the Zoning By-law, as most recently amended, by inserting into Section 5.61.8 Canton Center Economic Opportunity District, after Section 5.61.8 A., a new subsection 5.61.8 B Buildable Lot, in substantially the following form: 5.61.8 B. A buildable lot area shall be a single continuous tract of land located entirely within the Canton Center Economic Opportunity District which is contiguous with the frontage, and which excludes any land defined as a "Resource Area" under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, (MGL Chp. 131, s. 40) and any land with existing slopes in excess of 25 percent (25%). Or to take any other action in relation thereto. Copies of a section of the zoning by-law showing the proposed change have been placed on file in the offices of the town planner, the town clerk, the plan- ning board and at the reference desk of the Canton Public Library on or before the first day of April, and have thereafter been available at such locations for public review. Planning Board Article 49: The Finance Committee recommendation is as follows: MOVED: That the subject matter of this article be deferred to the Planning Board. 156 FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0 Finance Committee Chairperson Robert Lash deferred the subject matter of Article 49 to the Planning Board. Speaking on behalf of the Planning Board, Chairperson Peter Pineo moved that the town amend the Zoning By-Law, as most recently amended, by insert- ing into 5.61.8 Canton Center Economic Opportunity District, after Section 5.61.8A, a new subsection 5.61.8B Buildable Lot Area, in substantially the fol- lowing form: 5.61.8B A buildable lot area shall be a single continuous tract of land located entirely within the Canton Center Economic Opportunity District which is contiguous with the frontage, and which excludes any land defined as a "Resource Area" under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (MGL Chapter 131, Section 40) and any required yard area. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 50 To see if the Town will vote to amend the zoning by-law, as most recently amended, so as add a new section by inserting into Section 5.66.10, 5.66.11, and 5.66.12, after Section 5.66.9, in the Canton Center Economic Opportunity District, provisions for affordable housing, so as to read as follows: 5.66.10 Affordable Units At least fifteen percent (15%) of the dwelling units shall be deed restricted in perpetuity, for occupancy by persons earning not more than eighty percent of the area median income as defined by the Commonwealth's Department of Housing and Community Development. Such affordable housing units shall be integrated into the overall develop- ment so as to prevent the physical segregation of such units and otherwise shall be indistinguishable from market rate units except in size and interior finishing and appliances. 5.66.11 Preference As a condition of approval, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall require that Canton residents be given first preference in the purchase or renting of dwelling units within the Canton Center Economic Opportunity District Development. 157 5.66.12 Canton Housing Authority For those apartment units specified as affordable, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall require that the Canton Housing Authority be given control with regard to the spec- ifying of residents. Or take any other action in relation thereto. Copies of a section of the zoning map showing the proposed change have been placed on file in the offices of the town planner, the town clerk, the planning board and at the reference desk of the Canton Public Library on or before the second day of April, and have thereafter been available at such locations for public review. Planning Board Article 50: The Finance Committee recommendation is as follows: MOVED: That the subject matter of this article be deferred to the Planning Board. FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0 Finance Committee Chairperson deferred the subject matter of Article 50 to the Planning Board. Planning Board Chairperson, Peter Pineo, moved that the Zoning By-Law Section 5.6, "Canton Center Economic Opportunity District", be hereby amended by adding the following new sections 5.66.11, 5.66.11 A, 5.66.12, 5.66.13, as follows: 5.66.11 Affordable Units At least fifteen percent (15%) of the dwelling units shall be deed restricted in perpetuity, except for four units or less, the Board may decide to waive this requirement; for occu- pancy by persons earning not more than eighty percent of the area median income as defined and regulated by the Commonwealth's Department of Housing and Community Development, and 20% shall be for low income persons. Such affordable housing units shall be integrated into the overall development so as to prevent the physical segrega- tion of such units and otherwise shall be indistinguishable from market rate units except in size and interior finishing and appliances. 5.66.11 A Affordable Units Under Mass. Housing's Priority Development Fund where at least 20% of the units, are affordable to low income per- 158 sons as defined and regulated by the Commonwealth's Dept. of Housing and Community Development, which development incorporates Smart Growth principles includ- ing locating in town center, reuse of existing structures, locating around transportation sites, and preserving natural resources, and including Canton Center Economic Opportunity District. 5.66.12 Preference As a condition of approval, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall require that Canton residents be given first preference in the purchase or renting of affordable units, and the fees for all services will be negotiated between the Authority and the Developer, within the Canton Center Economic Opportunity District Development as provided for in 5.66.11 and 5.66.11 A. 5.66.13 Canton Housing Authority For those apartment units specified as affordable, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall require that the Canton Housing Authority be given priority with regard to the selection process of residents. Housing Authority member Martin Dorian requested an amendment be made to add the words "and 20% of the affordable units shall be for low income per- sons" be incorporated into section 5.66.10. After Mr. Pineo explained that the Planning Board's motion to Town Meeting, which is not the same wording contained in the warrant, did state that "20 % shall be for low income per- sons", Mr. Dorian withdrew his amendment. Town Counsel, Paul Derensis, made a technical amendment to section 5.66.11 A by adding the words "designated in 5.66.11" after the word "units". Paul Saccado moved to postpone this article indefinitely due to lack of clarifi- cation. Postponement defeated. DEFEATED MAJORITY VOICE VOTE VOTED: 5.66.11 Affordable Units At least fifteen percent (15%) of the dwelling units shall be deed restricted in perpetuity, except for four units or less, the Board may decide to waive this requirement; for occu- pancy by persons earning not more than eighty percent of 159 the area median income as defined and regulated by the Commonwealth's Department of Housing and Community Development, and 20% shall be for low income persons. Such affordable housing units shall be integrated into the overall development so as to prevent the physical segrega- tion of such units and otherwise shall be indistinguishable from market rate units except in size and interior finishing and appliances. 5.66.11 A Affordable Units Under Mass. Housing's Priority Development Fund where at least 20% of the units, as designated in 5.66.11, are afford- able to low income persons as defined and regulated by the Commonwealth's Dept. of Housing and Community Development, which development incorporates Smart Growth principles including locating in town center, reuse of existing structures, locating around transportation sites, and preserving natural resources, and including Canton Center Economic Opportunity District. 5.66.12 Preference As a condition of approval, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall require that Canton residents be given first preference in the purchase or renting of affordable units, and the fees for all services will be negotiated between the Authority and the Developer, within the Canton Center Economic Opportunity District Development as provided for in 5.66.11 and 5.66.11 A. 5.66.13 Canton Housing Authority For those apartment units specified as affordable, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall require that the Canton Housing Authority be given priority with regard to the selection process of residents. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 51 To see if the town will vote to amend the zoning by-laws, as most recently amended, by changing the language of Section 5.66.7 Common Open Land in the Canton Center Economic Opportunity District, to read as follows: 5.66.7 Each site is encouraged to have Common Open Land for use by the general public. The open space shall have a shape, dimension, character and location suitable to assure its' use for park or open space purposes by the 160 general public, and seventy five percent (75%) of the land to be considered as Common Open Land shall be contiguous and no piece of land to be included as part of the calculation of Common Open Land, shall consist of a piece less than 200 square feet in size, Or to take any other action in relation thereto. Copies of a section of the zoning map showing the proposed change have been placed on file in the offices of the town planner, the town clerk, the planning board and at the reference desk of the Canton Public Library on or before the second day of April, and have thereafter been available at such locations for public review; or to take any other action in relation thereto. Planning Board Article 51: The Finance Committee recommendation is as follows: MOVED: That the subject matter of this article be deferred to the Planning Board. FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0 Finance Committee Chairperson deferred the subject matter of Article 51 to the Planning Board. Speaking on behalf of the Planning Board, Chairperson Peter Pineo moved that the Zoning By-Law Section 5.6, "Canton Center Economic Opportunity District", be hereby amended by deleting current Section 5.66.7 and replacing it with the following: 5.66.7 Each site is encouraged to have Common Open Land for use by the general public. The open space shall have a shape, dimension, character and location suitable to assure its use for park or open space purposes by the general public, and seventy-five percent (75%) of the land to be considered as Common Open Land shall be contiguous and no piece of land to be included as part of the calculation of Common Open Land, shall consist of a piece less than 200 square feet in size. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 52 To see if the town will vote to amend the Zoning By-law, as most recently amended, by inserting into Section 5.66, a new section 5.66.10 in substantially the following form: 161 5.66.10 Certified Acoustical Barriers Where there is a use or proposed use of property within the CCEOD where loud acoustical noise will be generated on a regular basis, a certified acoustical engineer, using HUD standards, shall be used to ensure that the sound generated from the use shall not disturb any abutting residents of the property. or, to take any other action in relation thereto. Copies of a section of the zoning map showing the proposed change have been placed on file in the offices of the town planner, the town clerk, the planning board and at the reference desk of the Canton Public Library on or before the second day of April, and have thereafter been available at such locations for public review. Planning Board Article 52: The Finance Committee recommendation is as follows: MOVED: That the subject matter of this article be deferred to the Planning Board. FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0 Finance Committee Chairperson deferred the subject matter of Article 52 to the Planning Board. Speaking on behalf of the Planning Board, Chairperson Peter Pineo moved that the Zoning By-Law Section 5.6, "Canton Center Economic Opportunity Center", be hereby amended by inserting the new Section 5.66.10 Certified Acoustical Barriers, as follows: 5.66.10 Certified Acoustical Barriers l~u activity or use shall be allowed which causes exterior noise levels to exceed a day-night average sound level of 65 decibels (65 L dn) at the lot line; no dwelling unit shall be located where exterior noise levels exceed a day-night aver- age sound level of 65 decibels (65 L dn); and no dwelling unit shall be constructed which allows interior noise levels to exceed a day-night average sound level of 45 decibels (45 L dn). The day-night average sound level (L dn) is the 24- hour average sound level, in decibels; resulting from the accumulation of noise from all sources contributing to the external noise environment of the site with 10 decibels added to sound levels occurring from 10:00AM to 7:00PM. The day-night average sound level (L dn) shall be deter- 162 mined in accordance with The Code of Federal Regulations, Title 24-Housing And Urban Development, Part 51- Environmental Criteria And Standards (24 CFR 51). ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 37 To see if the town will vote to amend the town's zoning map, as most recent- ly amended, by changing the designation of the parcel of land located at 59 Walpole Street, described on the Board of Assessor's Map 14 as Lot 119 and as shown on a plan of land, copies of which have been placed on file and are available for public review at the office of the Planning Board, at the office of the Town Clerk, and at the office of the Board of Selectmen in Memorial Hall, at the research desk at the Canton Public Library and on the town web site from Industrial, Single Residence A, and Single Residence C to General Residence, or to take any other action in relation thereto. Citizen Petition - John S. Marini by Attorney Paul Schneiders Article 37: The Finance Committee recommendation is as follows: MOVED: That the subject matter of this article be deferred to the Plaiming Board. FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0 Finance Committee Chairperson deferred the subject matter of Article 37 to the Planning Board. Speaking on behalf of the Planning Board, Chairperson Peter Pineo moved that the Zoning Map for the Town of Canton, Massachusetts, March 8, 1937, with any and all amendments thereto subsequently adopted, be amended by changing the designation of the parcel of land located at 59 Walpole Street, described on the Board of Assessors Map 14 as Lot !19 from the current zon- ing of "Industrial, Single Residence A and Single Residence C' to the zoning classification of "General Residence". ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 40 To see if the town will vote to amend the town's zoning map, as most recent- ly amended, by changing the designation of the parcel of land located at 140 Will Drive from partially in Zoning District Limited Industrial; General Residence; and Single Residence C; to be entirely within the Limited Industrial Zoning District. Said parcel is described on the Board of Assessor's Map 57 as 163 Lot 72, and is shown on a plan of land, copies of which have been placed on file and are available for public review at the office of the Planning Board, at the office of the Town Clerk, and at the office of the Board of Selectmen in Memorial Hall, at the research desk at the Canton Public Library and on the town web site or to take any other action in relation thereto. Citizen Petition - Attorney Paul Schneiders Article 40: The Finance Committee recommendation is as follows: MOVED: That the subject matter of this article be postponed indefinitely. FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0 Finance Committee Chairperson Robert Lash moved to postpone Article 40 indefinitely. Planning Board Chairpson Peter Pineo moved that the subject matter of Article 40 to change the designation of a parcel of land located at 140 Will Drive, on Assessors Map 57, Lot 72 from partially being in the zoning district, Limited Industrial, and in General Residence, and in Single Residence C to entirely within the Limited Industrial Zoning District be indefinitely postponed. Article sponsor Attorney Paul Schneiders concurred with postponement of this article. VOTED: POSTPONED INDEFINITELY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 13 To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate, or to transfer from avail- able funds, or to authorize the town treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow (and to issue bonds or notes therefor) any sum or sums of money, or by any combination of these methods of financing as may be necessary or desirable, make available funds for the purpose of purchasing, leasing, re-conditioning, improving or replacing any motor vehicles or other items of equipment or machinery or other items of personal property for any town agency, or for the purpose of contracting for any service, or for the design, repair, acquisition, construction, replacement or relocation or improve- ment to any town building or other structure, public works facility (including highway needs and traffic safety items), any other town owned facility or real property, or for any other purposes for which borrowing may be authorized, to purchase, or to take by eminent domain, any land or easements necessary for any such purposes and, where applicable, to authorize the trade-in of any presently owned motor vehicles, equipment or machinery to reduce the pur- chase or acquisition cost of any item to be acquired, or to take any other action in relation thereto. 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