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Home My WebLink About1999Annual Town Report Town of Canton 1999 In recognition of their years of service to the Town and their dedication to public service, we wish to recognize the retirement of the indi- viduals listed below. Board of Health Elizabeth A. Lethin, R.N. Department of Public Works Robert Antonucci Fire Department John Brooks Allan Doody Library Kevin Bourque Police Department William Lenhart Edward Lehan School Department Marilyn Browne Walter Bruus Marie Corcoran Raymond Dempsey George King Francis Labollita James Lynch Ann Sullivan Charles Sullivan In Memoriam ACCOUNTANT'S OFFICE Mary Bryant (Retired) BOARD OF HEALTH Ernest Ciccotelli, Member & Sanitarian COUNCIL ON AGING MEMBERS Mary Bryant Frank Donnellan FIRE DEPARTMENT Frank Kehoe Joseph A. DeFelice, Sr. (Retired) POLICE DEPARTMENT Frank Bruggerman, Retired Crossing Guard PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Joseph Zoppa RECREATION DEPARTMENT Lorraine Doolin Frazier, Swimming Instructor SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Claire Guiney (Retired) Sheila Hamrock, RN (Retired) Karen Marram, Teacher Mary Ruth Ruane, School Committee (Retired) CANTON ALMANAC IMPORTANT INFORMATION Settled: 1650 United States Senators Edward M. Kennedy, Boston John E Kerr~ Boston Incorporated: 1797 Re~presentative in Congress (9thCongressional District) John Joseph Moakley, Boston Location: Councillor: Southeastern (Second District) Massachusetts at the Kelly A. Timilty Foot of Blue Hills Precinct 4,5,6 (Fourth District) POPULATION: Christopher Iannella 19,620 Precinct 1,2,3 FORM OF GOVERNMENT STATE SENATORS Open Town Meeting (Norfolk-Suffolk District) Marian Walsh Total Number of Registered (Suffolk-Norfolk District) Voters: 13,458 Brian Joyce Re~presentative in General Court: (6thNorfolk District) Tax Rate: William C. Galvin, Canton Residence $13.63 Commercial $24.48 Annual Town Election Date Tax Real & Personal First Tuesday after the Property Valuation: first Monday in April $1,837,757,800.00 Annual Town Meeting Last Monday of April, 7:30 P.M. School System: 3 Elementary, 1 Middle Highways No. 1 High School, 1 Parochial Town: 91 miles Elementary, Blue Hill State: 5.3 miles Regional Technical School Police: Altitude Chief, 3 Lieutenants 126.8 feet above sea level 7 Sergeants, 30 Patrolmen Fire: Area: Chief, Deputy Chief, 19.38 Square Miles 9 Lieutenants, 33 Fire Fighters (hasn't changed in 27 years) 5 APPOINTMENTS Town Executive Secretary Administrative Secretary to the William T. Friel Board of Selectmen Mildred M. Hathaway Town Accountant Supervisor of Buildings James Murgia Bernard J. Fallon Superintendent of Public Works M.B.T.A. Advisory Member Ernest T. Williams George Comeau Fire Chief Constables James A. Fitzpatrick, Jr. Peter S. Bright Kenneth Berkowitz Police Chief Thomas McDonnell Peter S. Bright Helena Findlen Thomas J. Brown Town Counsel Joseph Feeney Michael P. Curran John Ionelli Richard Lane Building Commissioner Donald A. MacDougall Christopher Laskey Richard Pagan John Perrotton Director of the Library Barry Sahl Mark Lague Florence Schrank Robert Applebaum Veteran Services Rosalind Applebaum George C. Schugmann Town Treasurer/Collector Emergency Planning Director James Magee Gaetano (Guy) Digirolamo Director of Finance Custodian of Tax Title Christine N. Tague James Magee Deputy Assessor Workers' Comp. Agent John J. Wieliczki Mildred M. Hathaway Sealer of Weights & Measures Assistant Collector/Treasurer Robert J. Silver James Reardon Parking Clerk Tree Warden & Pest Control Ralph D. Eames Ronald Pasquarosa Plumbing & Gas Inspector Animal Meat Inspector William J. Armando Paul S. Andreani, D.V.M. Superintendent of Fire Alarms Animal Control Officer James A. Fitzpatrick, Jr. Richard A. Stein Wiring Inspector Paul Reynolds 6 TOWN OFFICERS Elected Term Expires April of SELECTMEN, BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & LICENSING BOARD John J. Connolly, Chairman ............................ 2001 George E Jenkins, Jr. .................................. 2002 Avril T. Elkort ........................................ 2000 TOWN CLERK Ralph D. Eames ...................................... 2000 BOARD OF ASSESSORS Rocco Digirolamo, Chairman ........................... 2000 William C. Galvin .................................... 2001 Louis Sarno ......................................... 2002 BOARD OF HEALTH Clare D. Maranda, Chairman ........................... 2001 Dr. Richard Leverault ................................. 2000 James Marathas ...................................... 2002 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Paul Matthews ....................................... 2000 Mary Graziano ....................................... 2001 John Friel ........................................... 2001 Marilyn Rodman ..................................... 2002 James Sims .......................................... 2002 PLANNING BOARD Victor Delvecchio ..................................... 2000 Scott Lenhart ........................................ 2001 Paul Christopher Podgurski ............................ 2002 Robert MacDonald ................................... 2003 David Merrigan ...................................... 2004 TRUSTEES OF LIBRARY Marcia Connors ...................................... 2000 Nancy Mark ......................................... 2000 Vincent Shea ......................................... 2000 Alfred E Cronin ...................................... 2001 Betty Chelmow ...................................... 2001 Margaret Mead ...................................... 2001 Susan Cogliano ...................................... 2002 George Comeau ...................................... 2002 Elizabeth Parker ...................................... 2002 CANTON HOUSING AUTHROITY George Schugmann ................................... 2000 Robert Gildea ........................................ 2001 William McDaid ...................................... 2002 Martin A. Dorian ..................................... 2003 Jill A. Duggan (State Appointee) ........................ 2001 APPOINTED BOARD, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY THE SELECTMEN Appointed Term Expires April 30, of Beautification Committee Marcia Connors ...................................... 1999 Peter Pineo .......................................... 1999 June Alfano .......................................... 2000 Michael McHugo ..................................... 2001 Shirley Morse ........................................ 2001 Cable Advisory Committee Paul Alfano .......................................... 2000 Robert Friel .......................................... 2000 Peter Sutton ......................................... 2000 James Sims .......................................... 2000 Joseph Webb ......................................... 2000 Commission on Disabilities Francis Lenhart ...................................... 2002 Nancy Gowe ........................................ 2002 Shirley DePalma ..................................... 2000 Kevin T. Feeney ...................................... 2001 James Whelan ........................................ 2000 Peg Thurler .......................................... 2001 Conservation Commission Debbie Sundin ....................................... 1999 Marjorie Anderson .................................... 2000 James Roache ........................................ 2000 Christopher Brindley .................................. 2000 Edward Lynch ....................................... 2000 John C. Burke, Jr. ..................................... 2001 David McLelland ..................................... 2001 Council on Aging Leonard J. Merchant .................................. 1999 John Friel ........................................... 2002 Inge Schugmann (resigned) Frank Donnellan (deceased) Bob DeYeso .......................................... 2000 Elizabeth Lethin ...................................... 2000 Carol Volpe .......................................... 2000 Mary Bryant ........................................ 2001 Harriet Halley ....................................... 2001 Fair Housing Committee Myrtle Flight ........................................ 1999 Ann Gifford ......................................... 1999 Gwen Murphy ....................................... 1999 Fine Arts Council Doris Goodman ...................................... 2002 Sandy Grant ......................................... 2001 Lee Thompson ....................................... 2002 Glen Hannington ..................................... 2000 Sandra Schlosberg (resigned) ........................... 2000 Marilyn Rodman (resigned) ............................ 2001 Barbara Walsh ....................................... 2002 Local Emergency Planning Committee David Crowley ....................................... 2000 Guy Digirolamo ...................................... 2000 James A. Fitzpatrick, Jr. ................................ 2000 William Iannucci ..................................... 2000 William Witt ......................................... 2000 Historical Commission George T. Comeau .................................... 2000 Daniel C. Keleher ..................................... 2000 Lawrence Peters ...................................... 2000 Lorraine S. Burke ..................................... 2000 Edward Bolster ...................................... 2001 Alyce Sullivan ....................................... 2001 Katherine Keith ...................................... 2001 Industrial Development Finance Committee Edward Piana ........................................ 2004 John C. Burke ........................................ 2001 William Doherty ..................................... 2003 Joseph E Ronayne .................................... 2003 Mass. Water Resource Authority Advisory Board Representative Edward M. Sullivan ................................... 1999 Playground & Recreation Commission William Armando, Jr. .................................. 2002 Cabot Devol III ....................................... 2002 Ada V. Goodrich ..................................... 2002 Clyde S. Pushard ...... ............................... 2000 Wane Homer ........................................ 2001 Lee Thompson (resigned) Susan Reddington ................................... 2001 Joseph A. Uliano ..................................... 2001 9 Registrars of Voters Marilyn C. Curran .................................... 2002 Katherine Rushworth ................................. 2000 Peter R. Sarra ........................................ 2001 Traffic Study Committee Peter S. Bright, Police Chief ............................ 2000 Thomas Clark ........................................ 2000 Augustine DeCembrele ................................ 2000 Ralph Eames ........................................ 2000 Frank LaBollita ....................................... 2000 Roger Nicholas ....................................... 2000 Ronald Pasquarosa, Sr. ................................ 2000 Ernest Williams ...................................... 2000 Water/Sewer Rate Policy Committee Anthony Pate ........................................ 2000 James Moran ........................................ 2000 Edward J. Lynch, Jr .................................... 2000 James Murgia ........................................ 2000 Ronald Redquest ..................................... 2000 Edward M. Sullivan ................................... 2000 Ernest Williams ...................................... 2000 Youth Commission Sarah Bonnanzio ..................................... 2001 Marie Kenney ........................................ 2002 Richard Lane ........................................ 2002 Barbara MacDonald ................................... 2000 Dorothy White ....................................... 2000 Zoning Board of Appeals Alan M. Leary ....................................... 2002 James E Fitzgerald .................................... 2000 Paul R. Carroll ....................................... 2001 Zoning Board of Appeals Associate Members Charles Armando .................................... 2000 Robert Quigley ....................................... 2000 MODERATOR Brewster Gifford/Richard Staiti (alternate years) 10 BOARDS AND COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY MODERATOR Finance Committee Diane Gustafson ..................................... 2000 Ann Hanyen ......................................... 2002 Leonard Barnett ...................................... 2000 Rosemary Chelio (resigned) ............................ 1999 Renate Clasby (resigned) .............................. 1999 Thelma Coffey ....................................... 2002 Richard Hawkins ..................................... 2000 Anthony Pate ........................................ 2000 Sepp Bergschnieder ................................... 2000 Sarah Bunt .......................................... 2001 Bob Lash ............................................ 2001 Ronald Walker III ..................................... 2001 Personnel Board Gregory Doyle ....................................... 2002 Arthur Bornstein ..................................... 2002 Richard Volkin ....................................... 2001 Kate McCabe ........................................ 2001 Joseph Volkin Robert Giuliano Buildings Renovations Committee Charles Armando .................................... 2002 Steve O'Connor ...................................... 2000 Robert McCarthy ..................................... 2002 Alfred Cronin ........................................ 2000 James Murgia ........................................ 2000 Richard Simons ...................................... 2001 Mary McManus ...................................... 2001 Anthony Salvucci ..................................... 2001 George F. Jenkins, Jr ................................... 2002 Capital Outlay Planning Committee Charles J. Armando ................................... 2001 Gerald Giaccai ....................................... 2001 Nicholas Marthas, Jr. .................................. 2001 Donald A. Podgurski .................................. 2000 James Moran ........................................ 2000 11 BOARD OF SELECTMEN During 1999 the Canton Board of Selectmen continued to dedicate them- selves and their staff to providing the Town with the highest quality munici- pal services available. It is recognized that deliverance of quality municipal services today is a difficult balancing act. Ensuring that all interests of the community are served in a fair and equitable manner requires the Board of Selectmen to manage operating revenues in a careful and cautious manner. In addition, the financial impact of the Education Reform Act of 1993 impacts the funding for other important municipal services including public safety. Each budget year "new revenue" barely allows for keeping pace with the increases in operating expenses and capital needs. This in part is caused by inflation, community growth and increased resident demand for services. This limits our ability to offer new programs. It also limits the program enhancements requested by our Town Department's which seek to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Town services currently offered. The Town of Canton is required to comply with various Federal and State mandates, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Hazardous Waste Response and Collection, Education Reform Act, Sewage Disposal, Recycling and the Prevailing Wage Law. All of these mandates increase our operational costs associated with accomplishing the public's business. The Town's past reliance on local reserves, a source of funding consid- ered non-recurring revenue, to balance our operational budget, is no longer consistently reliable nor available. Other more creative ways must be identi- fied which would enhance revenues to adequately fund our current and pro- jected financial needs. It is recommended that new sources of revenue, such as economic development initiatives, continuing bonding of capital acquisi- tions, pursuing legislation exempting the expense cost for the Assessor's Overlay charge, using the consumer price index for establishing the annual property tax limitation, reviewing new fees for services and programs, sur- plusing real property and reliance on citizen participation by overriding or exempting from the provisions of Proposition 2 1/2 for employee wage increases and school/municipal building improvements, be fully examined and pursued if determined in the town's best interest to do so. If no new sources of revenue are approved by the citizens there will eventually be, by necessity, reductions recommended in operational and capital expenditures, which will impact service delivery and infrastructure in the fiscal years ahead. However, after examining the Town's existing debt obligations the Town will benefit from certain debt "runoff" which will allow for the funding of impor- tant capital projects in the immediate years ahead by replacing such debt runoff. When considering the significant capital needs which have been iden- tified to date, this financing flexibility will assist the Town greatly. 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, 12 including; water/sewer services, rubbish and recycling, recreation, legal, property maintenance, animal control, local emergency planning and general government are all performing well. In April of 1999, following our Town Elections, in which George F. Jenkins, Jr, was elected to his fourth term, the Board reorganized John J. Connolly, was voted Chairman; George E Jenkins, Jr. was voted Vice Chairman and Avril Elkort, was voted Clerk. 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 will continue with our policy of meeting in various sections of the Town. Meetings were held at the Blue Hills Regional School, the Kennedy School, the Knights of Columbus Hall and the Village Mall. These meetings were well attended and provided an innovative approach to our scheduled meetings and enhance direct Board access for the citizenry. The Board has met nearly every Tuesday during the year with the exception of summer months when meetings were held on a bi-weekly basis. The Board of Selectmen's Office continues to be a very busy place. Regular administrative and general business responsibilities, which include licensing of various types, appointment to Town committees, overseeing the Town Audit, establishing policies and procedures for departments under our control and jurisdiction, conducting public hearings, personnel issues of all types (including grievances/arbitration), legal matters, guiding economic development initiatives, including downtown revitalization, budget recom- mendation/approval have all been areas of focus and responsibility in which the Board of Selectmen continue to be involved. 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 following initiatives have also continued and/or have been accom- plished during the past year: 1. The Board of Selectmen continue to assist in various municipal build- ing improvement projects, with the able assistance of the Buildings Renovations Committee. The Memorial Hall Renovations project is making considerable progress and is scheduled to be completed in May 2000. In addition the Bolivar Street Highway Garage and Shovel Shop have begun improvement design and should be completed dur- ing the coming year. The planning and design of a new Police Facility is underway. As well as the planned renovations for the Revere Street Public Safety Facility for the exclusive use by our Fire Department. 13 2. The Workers Compensation self insurance trust fund, as of July 1, 1999 has reached and exceeded our goal of $275,000. Our move to self insurance, has saved the Town $500,000 since its inception. 3. The Town has received various traffic and growth planning grants totaling $150,000 to develop decision making information to guide growth and assist in resolving various traffic problems. 4. The Board of Selectmen with the assistance of the Cable Advisory Committee finalized the cable renewal license transfer to Media One. The goal of providing improved service levels and cost containment were the Board's achieved goals. The townwide cable system rebuild was also accomplished during the year for improved cable services. 5. The Town continues its participation in the Southeast Regional Services Group (SERSG) for improved efficiencies in municipal ser- vice delivery by "partnering" with other area towns. SERSG has principally focused on purchasing, personnel, training, by-law cre- ation and information exchange. Jointly SERSG also provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Drug and Alcohol testing which is required by the Federal Government for employees who must possess Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDL). 6. We continued to work with the Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA), Norfolk County Selectmen's Association and the Massachusetts Selectmen's Association on legislative matters impact- ing our Town and all the Towns throughout the Commonwealth. This cooperative effort permits us deliver to the citizens of Canton, services in a creative, cost efficient and effective manner. 7. The Board of Selectmen continued to fight for legislative relief that will assist water and sewer ratepayers in Canton. These efforts have paid off. State grant funds are applied to sewer user rates to offset a portion of the proposed increases for Canton residents. 8. We have forged ahead and received near final approval for Well #9. This effort will decrease the Town's need for MWRA water. Well con- struction is planned for summer of 2000. 9. We continue to monitor the MBTA Canton Junction renovations and the recently completed MBTA parking facility at the Route 128 sta- tion. Our goal is to ensure that the end result will adequately accom- modate the current and future commuter needs of the region. The Board will require State and Federal officials to improve roadway infrastructure in proximity of the Route 128 commuter parking lot to improve the access to those users and relieve our local streets of the overflow pressures we are currently experiencing. The Dedham Street slip ramp is one improvement designed and slated for con- struction in the spring of 2000. 14 10. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements continue to be accomplished in various forms notably incorporated in the plans for improvements to all school and municipal parks and playgrounds townwide. The total of $420,000.00 has been set aside to design and implement required improvements. The solicitation of the design is underway and work is scheduled to be completed on or before January 2001. Our 10 year transition plan for all buildings is com- plete. The Board wishes to thank the Commission on Disabilities, the Buildings Renovations Committee and the Transition Plan Implementation Committee for their assistance with this important ongoing project. The Eliot School front parking area was converted to a World War II Memorial as a fitting tribute to the many who served. 11. The expanded composting site at the Pine Street landfill has allowed for safer access and improved services to the residents of the Town. At this composting site the Town is in compliance with State require- ments that yard waste not be included with the trash collected. 12. The members of the East/West Study Committee continue to work diligently to bring this access road to completion. Progress has been slowed by state concerns about the environment. However, hopes remain high that this project will be completed. 13. The Town received authorization in the amount of $200,000 from the Department of Environmental Protection through the efforts of the Board of Health and the Town Executive Secretary to access low interest loan funds to assist Canton residents to replace their failing septic systems. 14. Continued monitoring of employee sick/vacation accrual has helped the departments to make more efficient use of personnel. The devel- opment of a human resource manual, which organizes and codifies all personnel policies and procedures (from the orientation of an employee to the separation of an employee) was also completed. The various Personnel By-Law revisions were also completed and will again be presented to Town Meeting. These revisions seek to provide departments greater flexibility concerning personnel rules, than is currently available in the forty year old by-law that currently exists. The Board also commissioned the complete review and update of the Towns Pay and Classification Plan for all municipal employees. This was last accomplished in 1986. 15. The Town acquired a new recreation maintenance facility located at 87 Pine Street. The department now has adequate space to house all departmental equipment and supplies. 16. We have been working with the Mass. Municipal Association and have contracted with MunEnergy to provide electricity to the Town. This program will allow the Town to obtain electricity at a 15% say- 15 ings. Also street light acquisition from Boston Edison, including oper- ation and maintenance, is a key focus of the Board for reduced costs and better performance. 17. Various telecommunication companies have petitioned the Town to install communication tower facilities at locations throughout the Town. The Town was able to come to agreement with AT&T Wireless to utilize space at the Ponkapoag School location for this purpose. These ten year agreements will bring additional moneys to the gen- eral fund. 18. The Board of Selectmen, with the assistance of various Town Officials, have written, advertised, evaluated and awarded various service, equipment and material contracts. Including a Fire Department Operational Review consulting contract which will assist the Town in determining the future course of action to ensure optimal department resources and service delivery. 19. 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. 20. Our new Town Planner, with the Selectmen's support, was instru- mental in working with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, Town Officials and residents to continue the process of revitalizing the downtown business area. The Board established a new down- town business area with parking limited to one hour to facilitate con- venient access to businesses in this area. In addition various down- town zoning alternatives have been prepared and will be presented to the Annual Town Meeting. 21. We have completed the Washington Street (VHB) Corridor Traffic Study and provided data and recommendations for roadway improvements from Route 138 to Cobbs Corner. These improvements are now under consideration. Also the Rte 138 traffic planning study is underway and focuses on the creation of short and long term solu- tions to that roadway's inadequacies. The Board also issued/received an request for qualifications for traffic calming measures for the Cedar Crest Road area. The Board also implemented traffic calming measures at the intersection of Farm and Randolph Streets. 22. As part of the Strategic Management Planning Program instituted this year, a random survey of residents was conducted. This survey was quite enlightening. Most participants felt that Canton was a great place to live and were pleased with the government services of the Town. However, traffic problems seemed to generate the most negative comments. It should be pointed out (uncontrolled) growth was also a top concern of those residents surveyed. The Board of Selectmen maintained close contact and communication with our elected legislative delegation on Beacon Hill, Senator Marion Walsh, Senator Brian Joyce and Representative William Galvin. We would like to express our gratitude to them on behalf of all the citizens of Canton. We would be remiss if, at this time, the Board did not publicly thank all of the citizen volunteers, which now total approximately 175. Without your service, which is provided in various capacities, the Town would not be able to function as efficiently as it presently does. Thank you! To our staff members townwide thank you for your continued profes- sional service. We would especially like to thank Mildred Hathaway, Diane White- Leonard, Joanne Gill and William Friel for all of your efforts on our behalf throughout the year. Respectfully submitted, John J. Connolly, Chairman, Canton Board of Selectmen 17 ANIMAL CONTROL/RABIES CONTROL OFFICER The Animal Control shelter on Bolivar St. (behind the Public Works Dept.) received a face lift this year. Donna Ouzonian (an artist from our town) painted murals on both the building and the stone wall that separates the driveway from the wetlands behind the building. This has always been a dream of animal control. Donna's generous donation of her time, talents and supplies has made our dream come true and far exceeds anything we had hoped for. If you haven't seen it, drive by. You can come in and visit the ani- mals at the same time. A special thank you to Donna. The wildlife calls have dramatically increased over the last five years. The wildlife population is trying to adapt to us as we continue to move into areas that have been their habitat. Calls from Canton residents who have sight- ed wildlife come in on a daily basis. By working with the Canton Police Department, Board of Health and the public we have been able to decrease the incidence of rabies due to human/animal contact. There is a large population of deer in Canton. Many have been caught in yards, or hit by cars. As the num- ber of deer increases, the fox and coyote population increases. This brings another concern for our pets. Smaller animals cannot defend themselves against this type of wildlife. Each year we ask the public to keep their animals secure and in their homes. Most people understand the reasons for keeping dogs secured or on a leash. Many people however, don't understand the threat that wildlife is to our cats and other small pets. Rabies is still an issue in our town. By working together we can keep our families safe. Last year was an extremely busy year. The Animal Control Department received nearly 4300 calls requesting our advice or assistance. We picked up over 160 dogs and either returned them to their owners or found new homes for them. The cat population continues to rise. We had 2 litters born at the shel- ter. We also found homes for the 90 cats or kittens that were here. Several new- born kittens were found and were nursed here at the shelter and at the homes of some of our staff. We want to remind people how very important it is to spay or neuter your animals. We continue with our efforts to have all dogs in Canton licensed. Last year there were 1600 dogs licensed, including kennels. Any dog 6 months of age and over must be licensed every year by April 1. Every year there is one creature at our shelter that stands out in our minds. This year it was the rooster chase on Mohawk Road, and we have the picture to prove it (though the Cormorant that landed in a kennel with Donna was another favorite). We also had the opportunity to catch 2 horses that were wandering in the Green Street area. Our department participated in several activities during the year, such as the Health Fair, the Blessing of the Animals, the Rabies Clinics in Canton and Sharon, and we spoke to the CCD classes at St. Gerards'. 18 I have many people to thank. First, the staff at the Animal Control Dept.: Ellen Barnett, Ron Pasquarosa and Tim McKenna. Tim left in November but Kristen Anderson and Jim Sheppard have joined us. Thank you to Peg Thurler for the invaluable assistance she provides with her weekly column. Thank you to Dr. John Gutteridge for his assistance during the year, Helen Spierdowis for her donations of cat and dog food, Joanne Regan for her blankets and cat food. Thank you to Claire Castleman who donates part of her allowance. Thanks to the Girl Scouts and Brownies, and the children at the Blessing of the Animals for their donations of food, and the many other groups that have visited the shelter and others that have dropped off donations. A sincere thank you to the Copeland Foundation. Another source of revenue for our department is the board for the stray animals from the Town of Sharon. Additionally, we have been accepting dona- tions toward the improvements we would like to make in the dog kennels inside the shelter. There is a scholarship offered by the Animal Control Officers Association of Massachusetts (ACOAM). It is for anyone interested in further- ing their education in an animal related field. Applications can be picked up at the Guidance Office at Canton High school. I would like to thank Dr. Paul Andreani and his staff at the Canton Veterinary Hospital, for their assistance this year. I want to thank the Board of Selectmen, the Police Department, the Board of Health, and the Executive Secretary William Friel for their continued support of the Animal Shelter. Respectfully submitted, Richard A. Stein ANIMAL CONTROL / RABIES CONTROL OFFICER 19 ANIMAL INSPECTOR Numerous animals were quarantined for either wounds of unknown origin or for having bitten a person or animal. No domestic or companion ani- mals were found to have rabies in the Town of Canton, although 2 cats from nearby towns were presented to my clinic in Canton with rabies. The rabies clinic was held in March and approximately 100 animals received rabies shots at a reduced rate. The annual inspectors meeting was held in November. Besides dis- cussing the ongoing rabies epidemic, barn inspections were also discussed. The barn books were replaced by a census sheet. Since the changes regarding barn inspections occurred in December, animal inspectors were given until April 2000 to complete the barn inspections. Respectfully submitted, Paul Andreani, DVM BOARD OF ASSESSORS The Board of Assessors hereby submits its annual report: Gross Amount to be Raised by Taxation $50,148,549 Total Estimated Receipts and Available Funds 18,857,657 Net Amount to be Raised by Taxation 31,290,892 Residential and Open Space Valuation $1,380,886,300 Commercial, Industrial and Personal Property Value 456,871,500 Total Taxable Valuation $1,837,757,800 Residential Tax Rate $14.21 Commercial Tax Rate 25.54 20 The Board of Assessors set the tax rates in November to comply with the new quarterly tax billing. We want to thank all our employees for their assis- tance during this and previous years. Our staff consists of John Wieliczki, also we have Patricia Brooks, Judith Kincade, Maggie Koelsch and Karen Zukauskas. We also want to thank the other Town Officials, Boards, Committees and Commissions for their help. In the upcoming twelve months, the Board is charged with the reinspection of residential properties and FY 2001 recertification. As in the past, the Board of Assessors thanks the taxpay- ers of the Town of Canton for their cooperation. Respectfully submitted, Rocco Digirolamo, Chairman BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE This past year (1999) has been very rewarding for the Town and the Beautification Committee. Marcia Connors moved on after many years of dedicated service. She was replaced by Marie (Carol) Gibbs, which continues our rewarding rela- tionship with the Garden Club. We held our annual election and the results were as follows: Chairman, Shirley Morse; Vice Chairman, June Alfano; Clerk, Marie (Carol) Gibbs. Others serving are Mike McHugo and Peter Pineo. Associate members are Al and Harriett Burak. The "Pathway to Knowledge" at the library was dedicated in July. A meaningful ceremony, followed by refreshments and friendship was enjoyed by many. Due to design changes additional space became available for a few more engraved bricks. These were sold in August and installed in the fall. At this writing (January) our plan is to have the granite brick dedicated to Augustus Hemenway installed in the spring. The Eliot School Green became a reality for the September 26 dedication of the Korean Memorial. The Beautification Committee funded all the granite curbing at the Eliot. The "Green" with its walkway, mature trees and natural rock setting is all part of our "work in progress". We would like to thank Mr. Williams of DPW and a special thank you to Buddy Fallon and Bernie Callahan for helping this chairman maintain her sanity during the entire pro- ject. We donated over 30 terra cotta type planters to the downtown business- men. They did a great job distributing, planting and removing them. We look forward to their return in the spring. 21 The small island at Ponkapoag Way was enhanced with the planting of a paper bark maple tree. Perennials will be added in the spring. We again purchased a living tree for the pedestal at Town Hall. It was decorated for the holidays and will be planted at the tree farm until a perma- nent location is found. We wish to thank the Salah Fund for their donation of $2000. We also would like to thank a few Canton residents for their generosity. When faced with excess trees they dug, balled and burlapped them so they could be donat- ed to the Town. Such thoughtful gestures are always appreciated. We look forward to 2000. The Eliot School Green will be enhanced with benches and additional plantings. The area around the school will be planted and two "London Street type lanterns" will be installed. This is all being accomplished thanks to the generosity of everyone who purchased engraved bricks at the Town Hall and the Library. Roger Nicolas, Town Planner, has continued to advise us regarding plans and suggestions. Citizens input is always welcomed. Respectfully submitted, Shirley Morse, Chairman BUILDING DEPARTMENT Submitted herewith is the Annual Report of the Building Department for the year 1999: Plumbing & Gas Division - Inspector William J. Armando, Jr. Plumbing permits issued 385 Fees collected $24,171.00 Gas permits issued 454 Fees collected $14,241.00 Electrical Division - Inspector Paul J. Reynolds Electrical permits issued 687 Fees collected $36,085.00 Building Division - Commissioner Christopher R. Laskey Local Inspector Joseph Clancy 22 Summary Report of Building Permits Issued 1. New Single Family Dwellings ................................. 45 2. New Two Family Dwellings ................................... 1 3. New Multi-family Dwellings (53 units) ......................... 11 4. New Commercial/Industrial Buildings .......................... 5 5. Additions, to Residential Dwellings ........................... 109 6. Additions, to Comm./Ind. Buildings ............................ 9 7. Alterations and Repairs to Residential Dwellings ................ 184 8. Alterations and Repairs to Comm./Ind. Buildings ................ 85 9. Signs ...................................................... 32 10. Swimming Pools ............................................ 33 11. Renewed, Replaced Permits .................................. 13 12. Occupancy Permits ......................................... 175 13. Stoves ...................................................... 6 14. Accessory Buildings, Sheds, Barns, etc .......................... 17 15. Demolition Permits .......................................... 26 16. Temporary Structures, Tents, etc ............................... 18 17. Foundation Permits .......................................... 2 18. Amendments to Permits ..................................... 23 19. Permit to Move Structures ..................................... 0 Total ......................................................... 794 Total Valuation on Building Permits Issued ................... $52,802,380 Fees collected on Building Permits Issued ....................... $490,411 Fees collected on Assembly Certificates Issued ...................... 2,010 Fees collected on Plumbing/Gas Permits Issued ................... 38,412 Fees collected on Electrical Permits Issued ........................ 36,085 Total Revenue .............................................. $566,893 Respectfully submitted, Christopher R. Laskey BUILDING COMMISSIONER 23 BUILDING RENOVATION COMMITTEE The Building Renovation Committee (BRC) established at the 1992 Annual Town Meeting is charged with managing all capital improvements and new construction of all Town owned properties. The BRC is composed of eleven voting members. There are four members representing the public at large who are appointed by the Town Meeting Moderator and one member representing each of the following standing committees and departments: Board of Selectmen, School Committee, Capital Outlay Committee, Board of Library Trustees and the Finance Department. In addition, the BRC has seven non-voting associate members, ap- pointed by the eleven voting members, who provide additional expertise to help complete various projects. Associate members include the Director of Maintenance for the Canton Public Schools, the Superintendent of Canton Building and Grounds, the Chairman of Canton's Commission on Disabilities, the Library Director, the Executive Secretary and the School Business Director. Representatives of the Police, Fire, Recreation and Public Works Departments also serve on the BRC as Associate members from time to time to assist with projects that are related to their departments. In the eight-year history of the BRC, approximately $23,000,000 has been raised by Town Meetings to be expended by the Committee. To date approxi- mately $21,000,000 has been spent or encumbered for various projects. The bal- ance of approximately $2,000,000 represents funds available for projects in the design stage. By far, the largest project managed by the BRC is the $10,000,000 expan- sion and renovation of the Luce School. This project is approximately 80% completed, on budget, and expected to be substantially completed by June of 2000. The most challenging project this year has been the partial renovation of Memorial Hall which has included converting a dank ancient basement into first class office space, installing an elevator to service three levels, building two state of the art vaults for the safe keeping of vital records, building a new public meeting room and computer room, renovating most of the office space, upgrading the toilet facilities and enlarging the parking area. The Memorial Hall staff are to be both congratulated for keeping town hall operating and thanked for their patience and understanding while this work has been going on. To say the least, it has been trying at times. Substantial completion of this project is expected by the end of May. A project that we are all very proud of is the new face that the Elliot property on Washington Street presents to the citizens of Canton and visitors to our Town. Everyone connected with this project deserves a "well done" salute. 24 The time and effort of our volunteer members and the professional town employees with whom the Committee must interact to be successful are great- ly appreciated. Respectfully submitted, Richard A. Simons, Chair 25 CANTON CABLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Canton Cable Advisory Committee saw 1999 as a year of change. Harold "Hal" Hanna, Jr. retired from the Canton Cable Advisory Committee in mid June, after many years of dedicated effort to get one of the best cable systems for the folks of Canton. Hal was involved in Canton's Cable from the start. Peter Sutton, who had been on the Board for several years, resigned at the end of the year, when job commitments made it impossible for him to con- tinue to serve. Both men deserve the heartfelt thanks from the citizens of Canton. The Board of Selectmen began rebuilding the Cable Advisory Committee in the Spring of 1999 by appointing two new members, James Sims and Paul Alfano to the Committee; and again in the Fall by appointing a third new member, Robert Friel. Cable subscribers saw the loss of the Court TV channel and the arrival of the Golf Channel. The Time Warner franchise in Canton officially passed to MediaOne on July 31, 1999. During the last half of the year, MediaOne has been completing the cable upgrade from copper wire to fiber optics. This will pave the way to a new and better cable service in the year 2000. During 1999, the Board of Selectmen continued their efforts, through the competitive procurement process, to augment or supplement our existing cable service and to provide our citizens with an alternative. The Committee members, Paul Alfano, Joseph Webb, Robert Friel, and James Sims want to thank the Board of Selectmen for all their help and for allowing us to serve the citizens of Canton in trying to obtain the best cable system we can have. Respectfully submitted, James Sims, Chair CANTON CABLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE 26 CAPITAL OUTLAY & PLANNING COMMITTEE The Town bylaws provide that this Committee render its annual report and recommendations at the Annual Town Meeting. The results of the Committee's recommendations for fiscal 2000 were published in the Annual Town Meeting warrant in April 1999. The warrant published in the spring of 2000 will include the Committee's report and recommendations for fiscal 2001. The Ten-Year Plan for the fiscal period 2000-09 prepared for the 1999 Annual Town Meeting outlined requests from elected boards and committees that totaled approximately $78.5 million. Approximately $42.8 million of this figure was requested for tax levy supported expenditures; $32.2 million for revenue supported expenditures; and, $3.5 million for other self-supporting programs. The Town continues to make substantial annual investments to main- tain, improve or expand our existing buildings and roads, as well as comply with federal and state health and safety regulations. For example, $4.2 million was included in the above $78.5 million to bring all town-owned properties (buildings and playgrounds) into compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA). The desire to provide increased and/or improved services to our community is also influencing the capital budget. At the time of this report, the Committee has received capital requests in excess of $96 million for the Ten-Year Plan for the period 2001-10, which will be presented to the 2000 Annual Town Meeting. It is significant to point out that capital requests during the first five years (2001-05) total $81 million. The tax supported portion totals $58 million. Clearly, our needs exceed the avail- able revenue. The Committee is in the process of developing a balanced 5-Year Plan for tax supported operations. We are working with a 5-year tax supported rev- enue estimate of $13.5 million. Consequenfl)~ the elected boards and commit- tees are facing the prospect of going to the voters with override requests that could total $44 million. Much work needs to be done before our report is pre- sented to the 2000 Annual Town Meeting. For the Committee members: William Gardner, Vice Chairman; James Moran, Secretary; Charles Armando; Nicholas Marathas, Jr.; and Jerry Giaccai. Respectfully submitted, Donald A. Podgurski, Chairman CAPITAL OUTLAY & PLANNING COMMITTEE 27 COUNCIL ON AGING The senior population in Canton continues to grow, with 4,238 seniors in the Town. The goal of the Council on Aging is to identify the needs and inter- ests of the entire senior population, and to initiate, promote and implement services that meet these needs. Due to increased demand for transportation, the C.O.A. has expanded the transportation program, which now covers a greater geographical area. During 1999, we provided transportation to 324 people and made 4,259 trips. The list of participants continues to grow. Under the expert guidance of Diane Tynan-Corleto, Director, we contin- ue to provide Support groups, Health screenings, Legal assistance, Tax assis- tance, Food stamp application, Fuel assistance applications, Reassurance line, Senior tax program, Educational, Recreational and Health services, as well as Information and Referral, Daily activities and Monthly trips. Diane has added many new programs this year, including a walking group, breakfast club, podiatry clinic, Wednesday evening social group, computer class, weight loss program, beginners line dancing class and has expanded the transportation program. Diane was successful in obtaining a grant from the Salah Foundation, which allowed us to purchase new furniture for the Senior Center. Due to increased use of the center by the seniors, and their requests for addi- tional programming, at some point in the future we will have to look into increasing our space to meet our growing needs. The C.O.A. is very fortunate to have dedicated employees. We have three part time bus drivers and three on call drivers. Herb Silverman, Paul McClellan and Dorothy Morrison are part time drivers and Charlie Ayer, A1 Cronin and Ed Trunfio are on call drivers. One thirty hour per week Outreach Worker, Diane Brady, One part time Clerk, Dale Rushworth and another part time Clerk, Mary Seery whose position is funded by Green Thumb. The C.O.A. was saddened by the deaths of Frank Donnellan and Mary Bryant. Frank was the Chairman for the C.O.A. for many years; he ran all the trips and was instrumental in making the C.O.A. what it is today. Mary was the Treasurer for the C.O.A. for many years, assisted with the trips and was always there when we needed assistance. Both will be deeply missed and remembered. Inge Schugmann resigned from the Board and John Friel was appointed. John has also been instrumental in setting up and instructing the Computer program. We are thrilled by the support of so many individuals and companies within and outside of the Town. The Friends of D. Forbes Will Foundation, the Canton Housing Authority, Arts Lottery Commission, United Church of Christ, The Executive Office of Elder Affairs, Canton Girl Scouts, Canton Junior Garden Club, Reebok, Pratt Realtors, Canton Area Help line, The Bank of Canton, Clyde Pushard, Brian Fitzgerald, Osco Drug, Dr. Eisner, Marylou Stein, HESSCO, The Board of Selectmen and all other Town Departments and townspeople that have contributed their time and effort during the past year. Respectfully submitted, Carol Volpe, Chairman 28 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE OFFICES AND KEY PERSONNEL Office of the Director of Finance: 801 Washington Street Christine N. Tague, Director of Finance 781-575-6610 Division of Collection/Treasury: 801 Washington Street James R. Magee, Collector / Treasurer 781-821-5006 James G. Reardon, Asst. Collector/Treasurer Division of Accounting: 801 Washington Street James Murgia, Town Accountant 781-821-5010 Division of Management Information Systems: 801 Washington Street James E. Smith, III, Director 781-575-6607 Hours for all Offices: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri.) 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Tuesday) DIRECTOR OF FINANCE The Department of Finance has accomplished several of the objectives that we established at the beginning of 1999. One of its primary objectives was to positively position the Town's financial statements for the December bond sale. As a result of prior year planning, sound fiscal policies and a strong econ- omy, the Town of Canton was successful in achieving a bond rating upgrade from a AA3 to a AA2. This is the second such upgrade (Al to AA3) in less than a three-year period, which is generally unprecedented. These upgrades have resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars of savings over the life of the $26.3 million in debt securities affected. The rating agencies cited strong finan- cial performance with growing reserve levels. These reserves are necessary to insure insulation from the effect of an economic downturn. This strong econo- my has also assisted us in record-number surpluses over the last several years (averaging over $2 million per year). While budget growth last fiscal year was approximately 11%, one key criteria from a fiscal policy perspective is to insure that any budgetary growth can be sustainable into the future. Although the Town has been viewed in a favorable debt position, there still remains a large number of capital projects identified over the next five years. The emphasis this year is for the continued planning and development of debt management to ensure this ongoing favorable debt position. Policies relating to on-going debt capacity, alignment of the capital expenditures with the appropriate funding and repayment of existing debt will continue throughout the calendar year. 29 ACCOUNTING The Accounting Department's primary goal was to have full integration as of July 1, 1999 with the School Department's accounts payable, general ledger, purchase orders and payroll systems. As a result of this accomplish- ment the Town is now operating on one financial system. This will result in better budgetary control, no duplication of effort and cost savings on the main- tenance of hardware and software. The next area of concentration will be com- pliance with GASB 34 which requires all municipal government agencies to have a fixed-assets accounting system in place by FY2002. COLLECTOR/TREASURER The Town has accomplished its first quarterly tax-billing year. The Collection/Treasury Department has concentrated on the collection of past due personal property as well as real estate taxes. The current balance of undue collectable taxes of $1.8 million in 1993 has been reduced to approxi- mately $600,000 as of this date. MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS In the technological arena we have updated all computer hardware and software to be Y2K compliant. We have completed the upgrade of workflow software for the Building Department's permitting process and have imple- mented new software to assist the Board of Health with their workflow pro- cessing of permits and inspections. Additionally, we are in the infancy stages of bringing on line a new Fire Department software that will assist the organi- zation in the running of its operational needs and reporting requirements. The Town has recently purchased a new IBM RS6000 computer server to run the Town's financial system. This will allow more user access to financial and pay- roll activities. The following financial data is excerpts from the fiscal year 1998 annual report as well as the Treasurer's report of cash. Copies of the full audit report are on display at the Town Clerk's office and the Town Library. I would like to thank all Departments, Boards, Commissions and Committees for their cooperation and assistance of the past year. Additionally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the members of the Finance Department staff as it is their contribution that has assisted the Town to be in its strong financial position. Additionally, the Town of Canton will incur a sig- nificant loss with the retirement of Jim Magee in this calendar year. Mr. Magee was an instrumental player in the consolidation and implementation of the Department of Finance. We will miss him tremendously. Respectfully submitted, Christine N. Tague DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 30 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT Complete Report available at Town Hall 31 Ci¢oria Company CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS 4 COLONEL DRIVE BOURNE, MASSACHUSETTS 02532 (508) 759-6761 (800) 750-6761 Fax: (508) 759-6165 Email: mjccpa~capccod.nct INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT To the Board of Selectmen Town of Canton Canton, Massachusetts We have audited the accompanying general-purpose financial statements of the Town of Canton, Massachusetts, as of and for the year ended June 30, 1999, as listed in the table of contents. These general-purpose financial statements are the responsibility of the Town of Canton's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these general-purpose financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the general-purpose financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the general-purpose financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall general-purpose financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. Consistent with the practices of many municipalities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Town of Canton, Massachusetts has not maintained historical cost records o fits property, plant and equipment. Accordingly, the general-purpose financial statements referred to above do not include a general fixed asset group of accounts which should be presented to conform with generally accepted accounting principles. The Town of Canton, Massachusetts has established Water, Sewer and Ice Skating Rink Enterprise Funds. However, the capital assets acquired prior to 1989 and the related expenses such as depreciation have not been reflected as required by generally accepted accounting principles for enterprise funds. In our opinion, except for the effects, if any, of the matters referred to in the third and fourth paragraphs of this report, the general-purpose financial statements referred to in the first paragraph present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Town of Canton, Massachusetts, as of June 30, 1999, and the results of its operations and the cash flows of its proprietary fund types and nonexpendable trust funds for the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Member of--Amctican Insdtutc of CPA's · AICPA Private Companies Practice Scction* Massachusetts Socicty of CPA's 32 To the Board of Selectmen Town of Canton, Massachusetts In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report dated October 20, 1999 on our consideration of the Town of Canton, Massachusetts' internal control over financial reporting and our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts and grants. Our audit was performed for the purpose of forming an opinion on the general-purpose financial statements taken as a whole. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards is presented for purposes of additional analysis as required by U.S. Office of Management and Budget Circular A- 133, Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations. The schedules listed in the table of contents are also presented for the purpose of additional analysis. These schedules are not a required part of the general-purpose financial statements of the Town Canton, Massachusetts. Such information has been subjected to thc auditing procedures applied in the audit of the general-purpose financial statements and, in our opinion, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the general-purpose financial statements taken as a whole. October 20, 1999 2 CICORIA & COMPANY Certified Public Accountants 33 35 Eahi~jLl[ TOWN OF CANTON, MASSACHUSEIWS COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE - ALL GOVERNMENTAL FUND TYPES AND EXPENDABLE TRUST FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 Fiduciary G vo~m m ~nlaLF~mdJy_p~ Eund~Type~ Totals Special Capital Expendable (Memorandum General Revenue Prc~iec~T~u~I.~ QtlI~) REVENUES Property taxes $ 28,947,629 $ 28,947,629 Payments in lieu of taxes 160,797 160.797 Tax liens 213,313 213.313 Excises 2.528,685 2.528.685 Penalties and interest 136,198 136.198 Departmental 276.468 $ 1.203.042 1,479,510 Charges for services 648,704 648,704 Licenses and permits 1,158,576 1,158,576 Employee contributions $ 86t,612 861,612 Contributions and donations 275,431 93,235 368,666 Intergovernmental - federal 560,359 560,359 Intergovernmental - state 4,720,941 858,752 5,579,693 Fines and forfeits 166,459 166,459 Earnings on investments 580,127 10,991 122,966 714,084 Miscellaneous 92,812 110,000 10 202,822 Total Revenues 38,982,005 3,667,279 1,077,823 43,727,107 EXPENDITURES General government 2.018,903 33,995 2,052,898 Public safety 5,911,784 455,964 2,457 6.370,205 Education 17,496,330 1,600,751 2,200 19,099,281 Public works 2,558,904 791,646 3,350,550 Human services 394,565 20,153 414,718 Culture and recreation 1,016,792 326,082 281,209 1,624,083 Debt service 1,551,009 1,551,009 Intergovernmental charges 753,442 753,442 Employee benefits 685,333 3.577,049 4,262,382 Retirement contribution 1,455,708 1,455,708 Insurance 261,440 261,440 Other 6,468 6,468 Capital outlay $ 10,716,978 10,716,978 Total Expenditures 34,104,210 3,228,591 10,716.978 3.869,383 51,919,162 Excess (deficiency) o f revenues over expenditures 4,877,795 438,688 (10,716,978) (2,791,560) (8,192,055) OTItER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Operating transfers in 1,089,244 30,500 813,672 3,330,053 5,263,469 Operating transfers out (4,158,815)(488,599) (204,922) (4,852,336) Total Other Financing Sources (Uses) (3,069,571)(458,099) 813,672 3,125,131 411,133 Excess (deficiency) of revenues and other financing sources over expenditures and other financing uses 1,808,224 (19,411) (9,903,306) 333,571 (7.780,922) FUND BALANCE, Beginning of Year 7.132,014 805,0t8 (2,573,623)2,909,0808,272,489 FUND BALANCE, EndofYear $ 8.940,238$ 785,607 $ (12,476,929)$ 3,242.651$ 491,567 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 36 Exhibit !Il TOWN OF CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES - BUDGET (NON-GAAP BASIS) AND ACTUAL - GENERAL FUND FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 Variance Favorable Budget ActuaJ (Unfavorable) REVENUES Property taxes $ 28,437,839 $ 28,437,477 $ (362) Excises 1,400,000 2,528,685 1,128,685 Payments in lieu of taxes 100,000 160,797 60,797 Penalties and interest 100,000 136,198 36,198 Departmental 150,000 276,468 126,468 Licenses and permits 200,000 1,158,576 958,576 Intergovernmental - state 4,664,926 4,720,941 56,015 Fines and forfeits 150,000 166,459 16,459 Earnings on investments 175,000 580,127 405,127 Miscellaneous 92,812 92,812 Total Revenues 35,377,765 38,258,540 2,880,775 EXPENDITURES General government 2,024,223 1,976,665 47,558 Public safety 5,795,390 5,756,512 38,878 Education 17,533,203 17,532,398 805 Public works 2,690,819 2,669,391 21,428 Human services 440,632 394,498 46,134 Culture and recreation 1,042,557 1,029,478 13,079 Debt service 2,391,006 2,364,681 26,325 Intergovernmental charges 713,310 753,442 (40,132) Employee benefits 3,621,436 3,607,161 14,275 Retirement contribution 1,485,000 1,455,708 29,292 Insurance 424,141 386,806 37,335 Total Expenditures 38,161,717 37,926,740 234,977 Excess (deficiency) of revenues over expenditures (2,783,952) 331,800 3,115,752 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Other available funds 2,029,760 2,029,760 Operating transfers in 1,081,959 1,081,959 Operating transfers out (300,000) (300,000) Deficit appropriation (4,568) (4,568) Prior year cherry sheet underestimate (23,i 99) (23.199) Total Other Financing Sources (Uses) 2,783,952 2,783,952 Excess (deficiency) of revenues and other financing sources over expenditures and other financing uses $ $ 3,115,752 $ 3,115,752 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 37 TOWN OF CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN RETAINED EARNINGS/FUND EQUITY ALL PROPRIETARY FUND TYPES AND SIMILAR TRUST FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 Proprietary Fiduciary Fund. Types FILn d..Ty~r~ Totals Enterprise Nonexpendable (Memorandum Funds Txu~LFJmd~ Qnly~ OPERATING REVENUES User charges for services $ 6,738,890 $ 6,738,890 Other charges for services 178,271 178,271 Betterments 44,663 44,663 Penalties and interest 22,076 22,076 Departmental 268,897 268,897 Miscellaneous 200 200 Contributions $ 6,250 6,250 Total Operating Revenues 7,252,997 6,250 7,259,247 OPERATING EXPENSES Personal services 898,823 898,823 Purchase of services 354,826 354,826 Supplies 81,999 81,999 Intergovernmental 3,639,114 3,639,114 Other charges and expenses 19,535 19,535 Depreciation 314,948 314,948 Total Operating Expenses 5,309,245 5,309,245 Total Operating Income 1,943,752 6,250 1,950,002 NONOPERATING REVENUES (EXPENSES) Interest income 179,780 17,238 197,018 Interest expense (277,588) (277,588) Total Nonoperating Revenues (Expenses) (97,808) 17,238 (80,570) Income Before Operating Transfers 1,845,944 23,488 1,869,432 OPERATING TRANSFERS Operating transfers in 193,922 193,922 Operating transfers out (589,645 ) ( 15,410) (605,055 ) Total Operating Transfers (589,645) 178,512 (411.133 ) Net Income 1,256,299 202,000 1,458,299 Depreciation charged to contributed capital 240,651 240,651 Increase in Retained Eamings/Fund Equity 1,496,950 202,000 1,698,950 Retained Earnings/Fund Equity, Beginning of Year 3,630,381 71,733 3,702,114 Retained Earnings/Fund Equity, End of Year $ 5,127,331 $ 273,733 $ 5,401,064 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 38 Exhibit V TOWN OF CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS COMBINED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS ALL PROPRIETARY FUND TYPES AND SIMILAR TRUST FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 Proprietary Fiduciary Fund Tyge~ Eund_Type~ Totals Enterprise Nonexpendable (Memorandum Funds T~m_st Funds QrtlyJ CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Operating income $ 1,943,752 $ 6,250 $ 1,950,002 Adjustments to reconcile operating income to net cash provided (used) by operating activities: Depreciation 314,948 314,948 Increase in receivables (90,837) 8 l (90,756) Increase in prepayments (79,688) (79,688) Decrease in current liabilities (41,166) (41,166) Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 2,047,009 6,331 2,053,340 CASH FLOWS FROM NONCAPITAL FINANCING ACTIVITIES Payments to other funds (589,645) (15,410) (605,055) CASH FLOWS FROM CAPITAL AND RELATED FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds of long-term borrowings 221,430 221,430 Proceeds of temporary notes 4,467,916 4,467,916 Capital grant receipts 192,285 192,285 Principal payments on long-term debt (591,911 ) (591,911) Repayments of temporary notes (3,100,000) (3,100,000) Acquisition and construction of capital assets (2,614,933 ) (2,614,933 ) Interest payments (287,068) (287,068) Net Cash Used by Capital and Related Financing Activities (1,712,281) (1,712,281) CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Interest received 179,780 17,238 197,018 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (75,137) 8,159 (66,978) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 4,338,257 70,951 4,409,208 Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $ 4,263,120 $ 79,110 $ 4,342,230 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 39 4O FIRE DEPARTMENT - 1999 REPORT I hereby submit the following as the Annual Report of the Canton Fire Department for the year ending December 31, 1999: Manpower - remains serious. I recommend that seven (7) men be added to the Fire Department. No positive manning has been made in twen- ty-seven (27) years. None of the leave for the Fire Department except Personal Days was funded in FY '00 and it does not appear that any of this leave will be funded in FY '01. Because of this, the initial response for the first alarm of fire is inadequate. The implementation and construction of a Central Fueling Facility for all Town vehicles was completed and operational in 1999. The Town does not own an underground fuel tank. The billing procedure with Medicompts, Inc. for the Ambulance Service has returned $294,965.33 to the Town for this calendar year. A.L.S. billing through Norwood Hospital has returned $36,352.02 to the Town. The Fire Department is responsible for collection and processing of receipts from Ambulance billing. Capital items that must be done: Repair and painting, etc. at Stations 1 and 2; land acquisition at Station 1, and Station 3 and land. Place Third Engine In-Service - There is an extreme need for an Engine Company in the southeastern corner of Canton near the Randolph, Stoughton boundaries. This is an urgent public-safety matter. I have proposed a third Fire station for many years; nothing has happened. I am now proposing a third Engine to be run out of Station 2 with a Running Assignment of the south- eastern corner of Canton until such time as a building can be built. This would require a minimum of twelve (12) additional employees. A space-needs study was done in calendar 1995. The Report does not adequately address the needs of the Fire Department for administrative space as more requirements are being made upon the Fire Department. A trailer for additional office was purchased and operational in 1999. Several other con- cerns, and Station 3 were not even addressed. The Town is growing away from the existing Fire Department. Station 3 is badly needed to cover southeastern Canton. The following personnel changes were made during the year 1999: Lt/EMT John T. Brooks retired April 30, 1999 after thirty-three years of service to the Canton Fire Department. The Department wishes him well in his retirement years. FF/EMT Francis N. Kehoe passed away October 1, 1999 after fifteen years of service to the Canton Fire Department. The Department extends condolences to Mrs. Kehoe and daughters. FF/Paramedic Gregory A. Woodbury was hired August 14, 1999. FF/Paramedic Joseph E. Duggan, Jr. was hired August 14, 1999. FF/Paramedic William T. Johnston was hired December 25, 1999. 42 In 1999, the Fire Department answered 3,335 calls: 1,986 ambulance calls and 1,349 calls for fire and assistance. Respectfully submitted, James A. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Chief of Department FIRE DEPARTMENT - 1998 REPORT I hereby submit the following as the Annual Report of the Canton Fire Department for the year ending December 31, 1998: Manpower remains serious. I recommend that seven (7) men be added to the Fire Department. No positive manning has been made in twenty-six (26) years. None of the leave for the Fire Department except Personal Days was funded in FY '99 and it does not appear that any of this leave will be funded in FY '00. Because of this, the initial response for the first alarm of fire is inad- equate. The following has not been funded: Available 12201: Line Name Shifts Approp. 51520 OT Replacement 1220 -0- 51930 Vacation Replacement 968 -0- 5193B Holdovers -0- 51952 Vacation Adj. 109 -0- 5195C Sick Leave 645 -0- Carry Forward Sick & Vacation 6,594 -0- 8,437 In 1996, the Fire Department was assigned the responsibility of super- vising the removal of all Town-owned underground fuel storage tanks and the installation of aboveground storage tanks. The project was completed well before the December 22, 1998 deadline. The implementation and construction of a Central Fueling Facility for all Town vehicles is due to be completed in 1999. The Town does not own an underground fuel tank. The billing procedure with Medicompts, Inc. for the Ambulance Service has returned $293,337.00 to the Town for this calendar year. A.L.S. billing through Norwood Hospital has returned $38,664.00 to the Town. In addition, the Fire Department is now responsible for collection and processing receipts from Ambulance billing. 43 Capital items that must be done: Repair and painting, etc. at Stations 1 and 2; land acquisition at Station 1, and Station 3 and land. Place Third Engine In-Service - There is an extreme need for an Engine Company in the southeastern corner of Canton near the Randolph, Stoughton boundaries. This is an urgent public-safety matter. I have proposed a third Fire station for many years; nothing has happened. I am now proposing a third Engine to be run out of Station 2 with a Running Assignment of the Southeastern corner of Canton until such tine as a building can be built. This would require a minimum of twelve (12) additional employees. A space-needs study was done in calendar 1995. The Report does not adequately address the needs of the Fire Department for administrative space as more requirements are being made upon the Fire Department. I have bud- geted trailer space for administrative use in FY '95, '96, '97, '98. Several other concerns, and Station 3 were not even addressed. The Town is growing away from the existing Fire Department. Station 3 is badly needed to cover south- eastern Canton. The following personnel changes were made during the year 1998: FF, Brian M. Steward resigned March 13, 1998. FF/EMT Robert K. Nevens resigned September 11, 1998 to return to the Brockton Fire Department FF/EMT Richard V. Russell retired September 25, 1998 FF/EMT Allan J. Doody retired December 31, 1998 The Department wishes all of them well. FF/EMT Brian N. Marshall was hired June 6, 1998 FF. Wayne A. MacDonald was hired October 31, 1998 FF. David W. Smith was hired October 31, 1998 FF. Brendan G. Gallagher was hired November 28, 1998 In 1998, the Fire Department answered 3,168 calls: 1,816 ambulance calls and 1,352 calls for fire assistance. Respectfully submitted, James A. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Chief of Department 44 BOARD OF HEALTH The Board welcomed James Marathas as a member who replaced Michael Murphy who chose not to run for re-election. Betty Lethin after many years of service retired in September. We were sad to see her go but we wish her many years of happy retirement. At the end of this year we still have not replaced Betty Lethin. We will start the new millennium without a full time public health nurse. Jane Pratt our part time public health nurse did a mar- velous job of filling in all year. We are very grateful to her. We were very sad- dened by the death of Ernest Ciccottelli who served the Board for many years as a board member for many years and also most recently as a health inspec- tor. We hired Alexander Thompson as a part time health inspector and Karen Murphy as the Board Secretary. During the year 1999, the Health Department staff worked very hard to implement the public health goals and this was difficult since we were short staffed all year. We commend all our staff for the great job they did maintain- ing the level of service that we are committed to. William Iannucci, the Director of Health with the assistance of Ernest Ciccotelli and Alexander Thompson conducted the following inspections: food businesses 198; re-inspection of food businesses 3; pools 14; haul offal trucks 13; ice rink 1; camps 3. They responded to many complaints: food businesses 16; housing 4; nuisance 53; tobacco 1. They were involved in witnessing 30 observation holes and percolation tests and supervised 10 cover ups of septic systems. The Director of Health conducted training for 103 food service per- sonnel and he reviewed 59 environmental and food service plans. The Health Director started testing microwaves in food establishments for leakage of radi- ation. Plans have been made to institute new programs in January of 2000: food delivery truck inspections, school environmental inspection and a micro- biological program to check for potential hazardous foods and food contact surfaces. Betty Lethin worked part time until September and with the assistance of Jane Pratt, conducted weekly blood pressure screening and a monthly walk- in clinic. Mantoux tests were conducted as the need arose. A very busy health fair was held in October and at that time over 1100 doses of influenza virus vaccine were administered. Other flu vaccine clinics were held throughout the town. Jane Pratt provided all of the mandated screenings and evaluations at St. John the Evangelist school. The Board Members, the Director of Public Health and the Public Health Nurses are active in many community and health related organizations. Claire Maranda and Dr. Richard Levrault completed the advanced certification pro- gram for Health Board members and James Marathas completed the basic cer- tification program. The Board would like to thank Dr. Robert D'Agostino, our medical con- sultant, Dr. Paul Andreani, our animal inspector, Ronald Pasquarosa Sr. and 45 Ronald Pasquarosa, Jr. our burial agents for their valuable service. We would also like to thank our full time and part time staff previously mentioned for their contribution during the year. We also want to thank Loretta McDermott, our very able Administrative Assistant for all her hard work. In addition, we would also like to thank the seniors whom during the year have worked in the office and who have also made valuable contributions. We would also like to thank other boards and town employees who have worked with us during the year. Respectfully submitted, Claire D. Maranda, Chair Dr. Richard Levrault, Vice Chair James Marathas, Clerk HISTORICAL COMMISSION An intensive survey of buildings in the Canton Corner section resulted in a consensus that application will be made that eligible buildings, Canton Corner Cemetery, and St. Mary's Cemetery be included in the National Register of Historic Places. The year marked the completion of the Viaduct work and its Dedication as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Civil Engineers, as well as the completion of the renovation work at historic Canton Junction Station. The Southern New England Chapter of the Society for Industrial Engineering and the Curator of Arnold B. Tofias Industrial Archives have called for the preservation of Canton's unique and very important Ames Shovel Shop. Historical Survey Consultant Dr. Arthur Krim has determined that the stone building is of national historic significance as the oldest surviv- ing building of the famous Ames Company and for its role in the production of Ames shovels for the Union Pacific Railroad during the era of the comple- tion of this Nation's Transcontinental Railroad, and has applied for its listing in the National Register of Historic Places. It is unfortunate that the Town has decided to demolish this outstanding 1847 industrial building. Perhaps some of the existing stone walls may be incorporated into the metal shed that will be erected on the Shovel Shop site. The preservation of historic buildings and places is not easily won. We acknowledge the hundreds of hours of volunteer work by former Chairman George T. Comeau during the Viaduct and Canton Junction Station work. 46 The Commission welcomes the public to its meetings and Associate memberships are available to those interested in the preservation of Canton's historic heritage. Lawrence E Peters, Chairman CANTON HOUSING AUTHORITY The Canton Housing Authority reports the following activities for 1999. The "new lease" was finally released this past summer by DHCD (Department of Housing and Community Development). All of the elderly and family residents of the Canton Housing Authority have signed the new lease. The process went relatively smoothly. Office personnel held training ses- sions to review the changes in the lease and then there were scheduled meet- ings at each of the complexes for residents to sign their new leases. The Board approved the extension of the "pet policy" to our family res- idents. The pet policy had already been in effect for our elderly residents, but problems with pets in family housing warranted that such a policy be imple- mented for our family residents. The police is designed to protect all residents; people whom own pets as well as their neighbors. With regard to deregulation of the utility industry, we have experienced some savings in both our gas and electric bills for the year. In the case of gas, the Housing Authority joined with other Authorities around the Commonwealth to purchase their gas from an alternative source to Bay State Gas. Since the "purchase" of gas is only one component of the total gas bill and since we only utilize gas at the Hemenway School Apartments, the savings have been modest (around 5%), but nonetheless important. As for electric, the Housing Authority chose to go with the "standard plan" with Boston Electric, as opposed to trying alternative suppliers. The deregulation in the electric industry has been a little bit slower. Most organi- zations are operating on a "wait and see" basis. The same "Consortium" that we are involved with for gas is exploring alternative electric suppliers. When they present a sound alternative, the Authority will explore that option. For now the cost savings are around 15% for "supply" of electricity with Boston Edison. There has been an approval of $250,000 in modernization funds for 2 of the 8 Condition Assessment Reports (CARS) that the Housing Authority sub- mitted to DHCD. (These funds, however, have not been released yet). The Executive Director has been exploring alternative "leverage funding" in order to fund some of the other CARS submitted. It looks very promising so far. 47 The Candon Housing Authority manages 202 units of elderly housing, 33 units of family housing, 12 units of barrier-free housing, 8 Massachusetts Rental Housing Vouchers, and we host 46 Section 8 Certificates and Vouchers for other Housing Authorities. The officers of the Board are: Chairman - Martin Dorian (re-elected in 1999) Vice Chairman - Jill Duggan Treasurer - George Schugmann Asst. Treasurer - Robert Gildea Clerk - William McDaid Executive Director - Liane Erickson We wish to express our continued appreciation to the Selectmen, all Town Departments, our staff and the residents for their support in our efforts to provide decent, safe, sanitar~ and affordable housing within our com- munity. Respectfully submitted, Martin R. Dorian, Chairman CANTON HOUSING AUTHORITY LIBRARY DIRECTOR A number of library staff members reached milestones this year. Staff festivities were held for Young Adult Librarian Betty Ann Swartz for thirty years with the Library and myself for twenty years. Fifteen year anniversaries were also reached by Ilene Kramer, Florence Poznysz, and Lisa Quinn. We welcomed Will Dion as Information Systems Librarian. Chris Schleicher joined us as a Library Page. We hosted a large number of high school Time and Learning students, special thanks to Surya Sivaram, Arek Tolak, Annemarie Kennedy, and to regular volunteers Charles Riley, Ursula Duganiero, Kay Johnston, Joan Crowe, Marie Sullivan, Chi Bo Tang, Denise and Linda Donague and senior aide Graham Donlon. Adult programs were provided on College Finance, Home Buying, CPR, Eating Disorders, Estate Planning and Long Term Care. The Library hosted many events and meetings of civic groups and other organizations. The Friends of the Library sponsored the bimonthly book discussion "Friends with Books". A Spotlight on Canton Authors was held. The book sale earned over $2500 for the Second Century Library Trust. With FOL President Liz Parker, I visited with the Third Grade Class of the Hansen School and received $278.00 48 it raised for the Library. My thanks to the Friends, especially new President Joyce Wiseman, and officers Joan Schottenfeld, Mary Flaherty, Mona Podgurski, Terry Bartlett and Linda Silverstein for all their help. Junior Library programs enjoyed by 1752 children included story times, performers, and crafts; 219 children joined Summer Reading Clubs, reading 5,535 books. Children's programs were offered as well through the CDS Community Partnership. The Junior Library also coordinated in monitoring the Middle School's Summer Reading Program. The Children's Librarian vis- ited K-5 classes to promote reading. Thanks once again to Paul Callanan, our own Santa for his annual visit. I was honored to be the program speaker for the Canton Catholic Women's Club, and to help dedicate the Beautification Committee's "Pathway to Knowledge". I served on a state grant review panel for Study and Design projects, and participated in the Canton Government Strategic Planning Project. I continued to work with the School Department and the MIS Department on network technology issues. A number of library staff attended training workshops on computer and library skills. The Canton Community web site at "canton.mec.edu" was enriched with information on several town departments, commissions and organiza- tions added. Access to a number of on-line databases was provided from the Library site, some available from a home computer with a library card. Over 6,000 new titles were added to the collection, including 3288 adult books and 1957 children's books, 213 videos in the adult department and 104 children's, 350 audio titles, and 142 CD-ROM titles, including 100 in the chil- dren's library. A new collection of musical cd's for children was begun. Loans were down 2% from last years' high of 270,170 items, but still 20% above three years ago. The number of active borrowers increased by 369 to a total of 11,984. Reference transactions increased by 39% to 17,864. Use of five public Internet computers rose 50% over last year to 10254 patrons. The number of interlibrary loans increased by 20% with the delivery time decreasing to an average of 1 day for 93% of requests. Respectfully submitted, Mark Lague, Library Director 49 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Board regretfully accepted Ed Bolster's decision to not seek a fourth term. A plaque was presented honoring Ed's long and varied service to the Library. Joyce Wiseman also decided not to run in favor of accepting the Presidency of the Friends of the Library. At the March elections, incumbent Susan Cogliano was re-elected. Newly elected members Liz Parker and George Comeau were welcomed to the Board. The Board elected new officers in April. Betty Chelmow was re-elected Chairwoman, Al Cronin, Vice-chairman, and Nancy Mark, Secretary. Liz Parker was appointed liaison to the Friends of the Library and A1 Cronin con- tinued to serve as a member of the Building Renovations Committee. George Comeau was appointed Chair of the Library Building Committee. Vin Shea accepted a leadership role in fund-raising efforts. Congratulations to Marcia Connors for being elected President of the Massachusetts Library Trustees Association (MLTA) for 2000. Marcia is also a member of the Legislative task force. The State Legislature increased State Aid to Libraries, Canton's share ris- ing by 40% to $28,642. Board member Comeau lobbied the State House on behalf of the legislation. The Board established the "Second Century Library Trust", with the purpose of raising private source development funds to help furnish an expanded and renovated Library. A limited direct mail campaign underwrit- ten by the Friends was undertaken. A model of the proposed Library expansion was publicly displayed for a number of months and comments were invited. The Board is grateful for the many encouraging comments received. Images of the model were also pub- lished to the Library web site. Graphic renderings of interior perspectives were produced. The Board is most grateful to Canton artist Bob Lesieur, who recent- ly completed a beautiful watercolor of the proposed addition. In cooperation with the Beautification Committee, our front walk is now a "Pathway to Knowledge" composed of personalized bricks to honor or com- memorate Canton residents and groups. A dedication ceremony was held in August. New flagpoles were installed. Repairs were performed on the roof and chimney. The Board wishes to acknowledge notable generosity to the Library: the Canton Garden Club for the continuing care of our landscape and holiday ornaments; Time-Warner and the Neponset Valley Daily News for subscrip- tion drives with benefit to the Library; The Lion's Club for materials for the sight-impaired; The CDS Community Partnership, for early education materi- als and children's programs; the family of Ann Sullivan for a CD-player and 50 music in memory of her son Alan; Mr. Edward McLaughlin for a large screen television; and all who have contributed or pledged to the Second Century Library Trust. The Board extends special appreciation to the Friends of the Library for supporting the Library in so many ways. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Mark, Secretary 51 MWRA ADVISORY BOARD The Advisory Board has been actively involved in a number of issues, particularly with respect to keeping rate payer increases mitigated. With the Deer Island facility nearly complete, the emphasis on capital spending has shifted to water improvements. Large capital construction programs are under way including the MetroWest aqueduct and ozonization facility in Westboro. Additional projects will be started in the near future. These projects will have a dramatic impact on the MWRA's financial situation. Paying for these projects and the ever-mounting debt service will strain the pockets of ratepayers. The Advisory Board has taken a pro-active approach to assist and help cushion the financial impact. The initiatives include but are not necessarily limited to: · Legislation to add more state funding. · A proposed spending cap of not more than 5% per year. · Attentive project schedules. · Life cycle cost analyses · Back loading debt service · Utilization of insurance and other reserves to slow down rate increases. · Salary and wage reviews with a limit on increases. · Possible delays in some contract awards and projects. · Review of court imposed schedules. · Increase in State SRF funding, etc. · Continued Federal sewer assistance funding and adding relief funding for waste projects. In addition to the above, both Mr. Williams and I are active on a number of committees including: South system supplementing water program Community pipeline assistance program Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) Committee Other programs in house include the rehabilitation of some town wells, the implementation and construction of Well #9 (recently permitted), sewer extensions, Greenlodge and York Street pumping stations, etc. Many thanks to Mr. Williams and to the DPW for their cooperation and proactive approach. Edward M. Sullivan MWRA ADVISORY BOARD REPRESENTATIVE 52 NORFOLK COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT The operational program of the Project integrates all proven technolo- gies into a system of mosquito control that is rational, environmentally sensi- tive and cost effective. All mosquito eggs need water to hatch and to sustain larval growth. Water Management Projects: Our primary efforts are concentrated on the management of shallow, standing, stagnant water, and the maintenance of existing flow systems which contribute to mosquito breeding sources. Drainage ditches cleaned 4,393 feet Culverts checked and/or cleaned 34 culverts Water Management by wide-track backhoes 260 feet Larval Control: Treatment of mosquito larvae during aquatic develop- ment is the next most effective control effort. Larval control by backpack/briquets/mistblowers 98 acres Aerial Larval Control 433 acres Adult Control: The suppression of flying adult mosquitoes becomes necessary when they are numerous, annoying, and/or threatening to resi- dents. Adult control aerosol applications from trucks 3,200 acres Surveys, inspections, and pre/post monitoring in support of our pro- gram include locating and mapping breeding areas, larval and adult collec- tions, and field work evaluations leading to better water management NCMCP received 72 calls from residents for information and assistance. Calls were low this year due to the drought in mid-summer which resulted in low mosquito counts. Respectfully submitted John J. Smith, Superintendent 53 PLANNING BOARD The Planning Board was reorganized on April 26, 1999, at which time, P. Christopher Podgurski was elected Chairman, and Robert MacDonald, Vice Chairman, and David Merrigan, Clerk, with W. Scott Lenhart, and Victor DelVecchio also to serve through this term. The Planning Board is charged with reviewing plans under the Subdivision Control Law, M.G.L. Chp. 41, Sec. 81-A-Z and the Town of Canton Subdivision Rules and Regulations. The Board reviewed two new Preliminary Subdivision Plans and one new Definitive Subdivision plan, and also one modified Subdivision plan. As technical advisors to the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Board reviewed twenty commercial site plans. The Board also reviewed seventeen A.N.R., "Approval Not Required" Plans which require a determination that they do not constitute a subdivision under the Subdivision Control Law. In total the Board met for twenty-one meetings and reviewed forty plans. In cooperation with the Town Planner, the Planning Board worked dur- ing the year on the Revitalization Project. Several workshops were scheduled in an effort to work with the business merchants in the community. The con- tinuing work of refining the Zoning Map of Canton is ongoing with the help of the Building Commissioner and Town Planner researching the records for the perfect document. The Board also worked on the Washington Street Corridor Study and the 138 Corridor Study Committee. The Consultant Engineering firm of CID Associates, Inc. in Boston, continues to work with the Board to insure that all roads in subdivisions currently in the construction phase, meet the requirements of the Town of Canton Subdivision Rules and Regulations. We thank them for their fine work and reports. A new member was elected to the Planning Board in April. He is David Merrigan and is also the Clerk for the Board. We wish to extend our appreciation to the Town Counsel, Michael Curran, the Engineering Division, the Building Department and the Town Planner, Roger Nicholas for their support to the Planning Board. Respectfully submitted, P. Christopher Podgurski, Chairman CANTON PLANNING BOARD 54 PLANNING DEPARTMENT Staff: Canton has a professional Town Planner on its staff who is certi- fied by the American Institute of Certified Planners and is an active member of the American Planning Association. The Town Planner is also a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects and is a registered Massachusetts Landscape Architect. Planning Activities: The Town of Canton was recently awarded a grant for "Phase II, Four Town Regional Planning Study". The growth management study includes the Town's of Canton, Norwood, Westwood, and Dedham. All four communities are experiencing significant levels of new residential and commercial growth. The initial "Four Town Regional Planning Study" identified common growth related problems with particular emphasis on transportation, infrastructure, environmental impacts, and economic development. The second phase of the "Four Town Regional Planning Study" will expand and refine the recommen- dations of the initial growth management study. Canton representative to the University Avenue/I-95/Route 128 Intermodal Study. For the past two years, Station Study Task Force meetings have been the principle forums by which the MBTA and AMTRAK presented information on the new Route 128 parking garage and station. In a related but separate study, the Central Transportation Planning Staff (CTPS) developed a regional traffic model. A series of roadway improvement elements, including a new south bound ramp at 1-95 and Dedham Street, were identified by the Task Force. These roadway improvements will help mitigate the impact of the new Route 128 Garage and Station. Work on the slip ramp is expected within the next few years. The Department has conducted ongoing reviews of the Reebok International Ltd. World Headquarters and the Reebok associated Route 138 mitigation improvements. Reebok International Ltd. is constructing a 450,000 square foot office complex consisting of four office buildings, 1,300 parking spaces in two parking garages, and various sport facilities off Royall Street in Canton. The World Headquarters is to be completed by June 2000. Roadway improvement at the Route 138/Royall Street intersection is to be completed by November 2000. In addition, conceptual design work has been completed for the Route 138/Washington Street and the Route 138/Randolph Street inter- sections. A primary focus of the Department is the improvement of Route 138. The Canton Planning Department has forged a regional transportation improvement program involving the Massachusetts Highway Department, CTPS, the Town of Milton and the Town of Stoughton. A Massachusetts Highway Department grant has provided funding for the Route 138 Corridor Study. Citizen participation is crucial to the success of this project. The inter- sections along Route 138 at Randolph Street and Washington Street that have 55 been conceptually designed will be subject to the Route 138 Citizen Participation Process. One of the Department's prime planning projects is the revitalization of Canton Center. With the aid of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), a revitalization plan was prepared for Canton Center. Existing zon- ing provisions have created disincentives for new economic development. As part of an overall economic development strategy, the Planning Department has made specific zoning and land use recommendations for the economic revitalization of Canton Center. Additional Canton Center initiatives include (1) removal of the over- head wiring along Washington Street from Sherman Street to Neponset Street and (2) a Washington Street Corridor Study to improve traffic flow along Washington Street including Canton Center. The Department is working on a variety of additional planning related projects designed to: · Illustrate the Town's existing land-use patterns, present trends, and future desired development densities and land use patterns · Analysis and review of existing community housing needs and programs, and forecast future needs (Including Chapter 40B Housing). · Outline and propose changes and modifications to be made to the Town's regulatory system (e.g. Zoning Map, Zoning Regulations, General By-law amendments, Subdivision Rules and Regulations, Rules and Regulations of the Special Permit Granting Authority, etc.) Respectfully submitted, Roger Nicholas Town Planner 56 POLICE DEPARTMENT Submitted herewith is my annual report as Chief of Police for the year 1999. During 1999 1999 Lieutenant William Lenhart and Lieutenant Edward Lehan retired from the Department after many years of dedicated service to the Town. We wish these officers well in their future endeavors during their retirement. The retirements of these two officers required a restructuring of the entire police command staff. Sergeant Kenneth Berkowitz and Sergeant Helena Findlen were both promoted to police lieutenant. Officer Kenneth Drinan and Officer Patricia Ricci were both promoted to police sergeant. Each of these officers has made a successful transition to their new responsibilities. During 1999 this Department received Commonwealth of Massachusetts grants to continue both our DARE program and community policing activities in the schools and throughout the community. In 1999 this Department responded to Twelve Thousand Six Hundred Twenty One (12,621) calls for police service. Three Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Two (3,562) Enhanced 911 emergency calls were answered at the Police Department. During 1999, from these calls for service and due to officer obser- vation while on routine patrol, Four Hundred Nineteen (419) people were taken into custody for various offenses. I would like to thank all of the various Town committees, departments, and their staff for the assistance rendered to the Police Department during 1999. ! would also like to thank the officers and staff for their support during 1999. Respectfully submitted, Peter S. Bright CHIEF OF POLICE 57 REPORT OF THE DETECTIVE BUREAU FOR THE YEAR 1999 Breaking & Entering -- Residential 18 Breaking & Entering -- Commercial 23 Crime Scenes Fingerprinted 28 Crime Scenes Photographed 15 Accident Scenes Photographed 12 Arrested Persons Fingerprinted 70 Other Persons Fingerprinted 55 Evidentiary Items Photographed 33 Assisted Outside Departments - Investigations 80 Arrests Made Outside Canton 23 During the year 1999, Breaking & Enterings have continued to remain consistent with previous years. The "good economy" is certainly a factor in keeping the crime rate down. In March of 1999 the Detective Bureau was called to handle an investi- gation of a serious incident on Kings Road. With the combined efforts of the patrol force and the detective bureau, the incident was brought to a conclu- sion. The Canton Police Department is increasing its knowledge of Computer Crimes that have become a challenge due to the sophisticated nature of "Internet Crimes." One officer has completed a Computer Crimes Seminar to better assist the detective bureau with technical expertise and software appli- cations. Det. James Brown completed a Basic Fire Investigation course in December. This will help the detective bureau in assisting the Fire Department investigators in related arson matters. The bureau now two arson investiga- tors. I would like to thank the detectives and the patrol force for their coop- eration and input during the year. As in the past, I encourage all citizens to report any suspicious activity or persons to the Police Department or the Detective Bureau. Respectfully submitted, Detective Sergeant James W. Wolfe 58 OFFENSES 1999 Annoying Phone Calls 4 Assault & Battery 47 Assault & Battery (Domestic) 16 Assault & Battery (Dangerous Weapon) 14 Assault & Battery (Police Officer) 4 Breaking & Entering (Daytime) 6 Breaking & Entering (Nighttime) 4 Breaking & Entering (Motor Vehicle) 3 Conspiracy to Violate Drug Law 18 Custodial Kidnapping 1 Discharging Fire Arm within 500 ft of Building 2 Disorderly Person 5 Disturbing the Peace 8 False Alarms (Reporting) 1 False Report to Police Officer 1 Fraud Use of Credit Card 1 Forgery 10 Indecent Assault & Battery 1 Intimidation of a Witness 2 Larceny by False Pretenses 2 Larceny By Check 20 Larceny Less 12 Larceny More 29 Larceny of Motor Vehicle 3 Lewd & Lacivious Speech 2 Mai-Damage 20 Minor Transporting or Possession of Alcohol 30 Open & Gross 5 Possession of Class "A" 2 Possession of Class "B" 4 Possession of Class "C' 7 Possession of Class "D' 49 Possession of Burglary Tools 5 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 7 Possession of Dangerous Weapon 1 Possession of Fire Arm & Ammo without FID Card 4 Rape 1 Receiving Stolen Property 13 Resisting Arrests 5 Shoplifting 5 Stalking 1 Threats To Do Bodily Harm 10 Threats to Commit a Crime 11 Trespassing 20 Unarmed Burglary 1 Uttering 8 Uttering False Prescription 4 Violation of Restraining Order (209A) 24 Warrants of Apprehension I 59 MOTOR VEHICLE VIOLATIONS 1999 Altering Motor Vehicle Document 1 Attaching Plates 17 Defective Equipment 104 Drinking Open Container 2 Excessive Window Tint 1 Fail to Display Proper Lights 5 Fail to Display Front Plate 24 Fail to Heed Emergency Vehicles 6 Fail to Keep Right 7 Fail to Obey Traffic Lights & Signs 142 Fail to Turn Left 2 Fail to Turn Right 47 Fail to Obey Road Markings 165 Fail to Produce License & Registration 3 Fail to Report Change of Address to Registry 5 Fail to Signal 5 Fail to Slow at Intersection 1 Fail to Stop for Police Officer 15 Fail to Stop for School Bus 2 Fail to Stop for Red Light 210 Fail to Stop for Stop Sign 139 Fail to Use Care Existing Side Street 3 Fail to Use Care in Turning 3 Fail to Use Care in Entering Intersection 5 Fail to Yield to Vehicle Approaching 9 Fail to Yield to Pedestrian in Crosswalk 6 False Name to Police Officer 6 Following too Closely 11 Impeded Operation 4 Improper Passing 99 Improper Person to Operate 4 Leaving Scene after Property Damage 13 License Not in Possession 81 License Restriction Violation 2 Littering from Motor Vehicle 1 M/V Homicide by Negligent or Recklessness 1 Missuse of Handicapped Placard 1 No Validation Sticker 4 Operating After License Expired 14 Operating After License Revocation 21 Operating After License Suspension 70 Operating as to Endanger 34 Operating Motor Vehicle without License 25 Operating Motorcycle without Helmet 1 Operating After Registration Revocation 12 60 Operating Reckless 7 Operating Under Influence of Drugs 4 Operating Under Influence of Liquor 65 Overweight Vehicle 1 Registration Not in Possession 34 Seat Belt Violation 73 Speeding 3740 Turn on Red Prohibited 2 Unattended Motor Vehicle 2 Uninsured Motor Vehicle 51 Uninspected Motor Vehicle 208 Unregistered Motor Vehicle 121 Unnecessary Noise 11 U-Turn Violation 41 Violation of DPW Signs and Lights 15 Using Motor Vehicle Without Authority 1 Wearing Headphones While Driving 1 61 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT OFFICES Administrative Office & Engineering Dept.: 1492 Washington Street Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM 781-821-5023 Water Department Administration: 1492 Washington Street Hours: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM 781-821-5018 The DPW will be moving this spring to the basement of the Town Hall. The DPW office and the Water/Sewer Office will be located in the basement while the Engineering Division will be located on the third floor. A replace- ment for the Shovel Shop still has not been found. A facility to park DPW vehi- cles is needed. HIGHWAY Work was completed on the Washington Street corridor study. The study suggested three different approaches to solving the traffic problem between Dedham Street and Pleasant Street. Which recommendation the Town will implement will be determined by Town Meeting. I expect that work on the reconstruction of Neponset Street will start late this spring or early this sum- mer. Other studies underway include a look at traffic calming in the Cedarcrest area and a review of Route 138 from Milton through Stoughton. Reebok is funding the design of the intersections of Route 138 and Washington Street, and Route 138 and Randolph Street. ENGINEERING The Engineering Division is moving forward with its AutoCAD and GIS training. In addition to providing residents, contractors and other Town Departments engineering support during the past year, the Engineering Division furnished survey and technical assistance for the construction work going on at Town Hall. The division managed a number of Chapter 90 projects including the resurfacing of the roads in the Charles Drive area, a sidewalk on Wentworth Street, and ADA improvements in the White Sisters Way area. The Department also coordinated the recycling program. WATER The courts still have Well No. 9 tied up but I expect resolution soon. Work has been completed on the refurbishment of Wells No. 4, 5, & 6. The York Street Pump Station will be going out to bid this spring. Preliminary informa- tion from the water system analysis, approved at the last Town Meeting, indi- cates that one of the first priority items needed to improve the water system is the replacement of the pipes in Walpole Street. The Department is also looking at various alternatives to treating the water from the Town's well field to elim- inate the periodic color problems that we experience. 62 SEWER A survey of the Town's sewer pumping station by the Department resulted in a contract being awarded for the replacement of the Wardwell and Estey Way Stations. Plans are to replace the Trayer Road Station next year. Construction of the Algonquin area sewer extension was held up by new State regulations, which require the Town to investigate the possibility of treating the sewerage locally to encourage groundwater recharge. Phase II of the Town's Inflow and Infiltration work was also completed, sealing the Town's sewer mains against groundwater thus holding residents' MWRA bills down. DRAINAGE As work on Phase I of the Class Water Act reaches completion, the EPA will be putting a great deal of pressure and emphasis on stormwater manage- ment. The EPA has established a new set of regulations controlling storm- water. As part of these new regulations all Towns will be required to develop a program to educate the public concerning the various impacts of storm- water, develop a drainage system map, control stormwater run-off from con- struction sites, and identify and eliminate illicit stormwater discharges. I sincerely appreciate the support I have received from my staff. Personal thanks to the Assistant Superintendent: R. Pasquarosa, the Water Superintendent: R. Redquest, the Highway Superintendent: P. Berteletti, the Senior Engineer: D. Therriault and the Office Manager: L. Redquest. Finall~ in addition to the residents, the Board of Selectmen, and the Executive Secretary W. Friel, I would like to thank the hard working members of the Department of Public Works for their dedication and support in the past year. Respectfully submitted Ernest T. Williams, P.E., Superintendent of Public Works 63 RECREATION COMMISSION The Recreation Commission continued in 1999 to offer a complete vari- ety of leisure activities for ages three thru senior citizen. The residents of Canton supported their Recreation Department as over 125,000 visits were made to Recreation facilities and programs in 1999. The Playground program drew approximately 400 youngster to its activ- ities and special events. The swimming pool at Bolivar had a 65 day atten- dance of 10,219. The pool also served 256 youngsters who participated in Red Cross swim lessons. Numerous other programs were offered throughout the year including: arts and crafts, gymnastics, tennis, volleyball, basketball, skat- ing, softball, theatre, dance, drama, field hockey, pre-school music, golf lessons, and baseball clinic. Pequitside Day Camp in its 14th year was a success. The eight week camp served 165 children ages 6 thru 10 with a positive recreation experience including: arts and crafts, sports, swimming and field trips. The Dolphins Swim Team continues to grow in numbers. This year we had 95 registered for the summer session and in the fall/winter we registered another 135 children. The Commission for the 14th year sponsored a Summer Band Concert series located at the Canton High School. The series held on six Wednesdays in July and August was well attended. The Metropolis Skating Rink ended its 18th 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 18 seasons the skating rink has operated on its own revenues and at no cost to the Town's taxpayers. The Commission was able to sponsor Town-wide special events in 1999. These included: July 4th celebration, Halloween Parade, Carnival at Devoll Field, and the Senior Citizen Christmas Party. The Recreation Commission would like to thank all the employees, and many volunteers who make the programs offered a success. Respectfully submitted, William Armando Jr., Chairman 64 BLUE HILLS REGIONAL DISTRICT SCHOOL COMMITTEE To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: The Blue Hills Regional District School Committee is pleased to submit its Annual Report to the residents of the Town of Canton. In its 34th year, Blue Hills Regional maintains its commitment to provide rigorous academic and technical instruction to district students at the high school and post-graduate levels. As a result of the excellent instruction and committed students, the programs and students earned many awards and recognitions during the 1998-99 school year. Signifying the excellence in the teaching staff at Blue Hills, Math/Science instructor Dr. Michael Meyers was nominated for two separate teaching awards. A student's nomination earned Dr. Meyers an Honorable Mention from The 21st Century publication, a journal written by and for high school students nationwide. The awards were given based on articles written by students for the teacher's impact on the students. Senior Tricia Graves of Braintree commended Dr. Meyers for the commitment and compassion he demonstrates on a daily basis. He also received an anonymous nomination for the Department of Education's Teacher of the Year 2000, for which Dr. Meyers received a certificate of recognition. More than $250,000 in awards and scholarships was presented to 96 stu- dents at the annual Student Awards Ceremony. The following Canton students received awards/recognition: · LaCrissa Edwards - Blue Hills Regional Early Childhood Education Program Mass. Office for Child Services Certification, Blue Hills Regional Yearbook Award, Blue Hills Regional S.A.D.D. Award, Blue Hills Regional Student Council Recognition Award, U.S. Army Reserves National Scholar/Athlete Award · Jessica Blatt -Blue Hills Regional S.A.D.D. Award, Blue Hills Regional Early Childhood Education Program Mass. Office for Child Services Certification · Edwin Bodensiek - The Christopher Griffiths Memorial Award, Airgas Northeast Welding Supply Company Tool Award · Jason Harish - Blue Hills Regional Academic Proficiency Award/English, Blue Hills Regional Booster Club National Honor Society Scholarship, Blue Hills Regional NHS Scholarship Award, Blue Hills Regional Peer Mediation Program Award, Blue Hills Regional S.A.D.D. Membership Award, American Jewish Committee Sherman H. Starr Human Relations Youth Award, Johnson & Wales University Outstanding Student Leader Competition Scholarship, Johnson & Wales University 65 Presidential Scholarship, Johnson & Wales VICA Scholarship Award, Norwood Elks Teen of the Month Award, President's Award for Educational Improvement · Richard Homer - Canton American Legion Scholarship, Ralph A. Bizokas Jr. Memorial Hockey Scholarship · Daniel Humphrey - Blue Hills Regional Education Association Award in memory of Mrs. Ann Morgan · Matthew Kinnealey - Richard G. McGrath Memorial Scholarship, Daniel O'Brien Memorial Scholarship · Christopher Reynolds - Michael Kearns Memorial Scholarship Award, Blue Hills Regional Peer Mediation Program Award, Blue Hills Regional VICA Award/Gold in Carpentry, Massachusetts Building Commissioners and Inspectors Association Award, Massachusetts Vocational Association Presidential Certificate of Merit The following students earned Honor Roll Status: Shannon Humphrey, Christopher Thomas, Kaitlyn Gray, Celeste Henry, Jason Harish, Stephanie Diieso, Jennifer Kern, Amanda Monaghan, and Tallulah Lesbordes. To recognize students who were putting forth commitment and effort in their occupational and academic classes, Blue Hills initiated a "Student of the Month" program. Students of the month from Canton included Darcy Lyles, Shannon Humphrey, Timothy Stock, Celeste Adkisson, Celeste Henry, Mike Cirignano, Jason Harish, Mike White, Jennifer Hern, and Jessica Blatt. Patrick Murray, an Electronics Student from Randolph, was named Blue Hills' Outstanding Vocational Technical School Student. Patrick was a two- year National Honor Society member and ranked #3 of 178 graduates. He was vice-president of his senior class, and studied through the Tech Prep and Dual Enrollment programs. A four-year football player, he also was a member of VICA, Prom Committee, Peer Helpers, School Newspaper, and Yearbook Committee. He was the recipient of the UMASS Chancellors Award for Academic Excellence, the Academic/Athletic Excellence Award, The Merit Scholarship from Wentworth Technical Institute, and a scholarship from Johnson & Wales. The school's Massachusetts Vocational Association Award nominees were High School senior Robert Sampson of Randolph and postgraduate Cherlie Magny of Malden. Robert, a Health Occupations student, was a mem- ber of the National Honor Society, VICA, and Yearbook Committee; a Peer Helper; and an athlete with two varsity letters. A Certified Nurse's Assistant, he studied college-level courses through the Tech Prep Program. Other awards include Norwood Elks Teen of the Month and an Athletic/Academic Achievement Award. Cherlie attended the Practical Nursing program with the goal of becoming a nurse/midwife. An immigrant from Haiti, Cherlie offers 66 support to non-English-speaking women during their pregnancy through a program called Birth Sisters. Kristin Seeley, a Health Services Sophomore from Holbrook, attended the four-day (HOBY) Community Leadership Education Workshop, which helps motivate students who demonstrate leadership tendencies while devel- oping their skills. Three Blue Hills students competed in the National VlCA Skills Olympics. Senior Christopher Reynolds of Canton won the Gold Medal in the Carpentry Division; Junior Nicole Ennis of Randolph placed fifth in Childcare, while postgraduate Marie Dupuy of Randolph placed eighth in the Licenses Practical Nursing division. A total of 15 students qualified for the state tour- nament by placing in the top three spots in the district tournament. The Blue Hills William A. Dwyer Chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 8 new members last year. The prestigious national organization con- tinued its impressive community service work, including helping to build a Habitat for Humanity home in Randolph. The Health Occupations Nurse's Aide Program earned accreditation by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs (NAECP), a division of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Blue Hills con- tinues to work toward its goal of earning third party certification in every occupational area. The Graphics Communications Departments earned industry awards from the Providence Graphic Arts Association in the 1998 Gallery of Printing Excellence Awards. Awards included a First Place in the Respond Folders Category for the four-color process of a photograph, and First Place for Superb Craftsmanship/Miscellaneous category for its school's appointment book. Blue Hills held its annual career fair, attracting more than 50 area busi- nesses, unions and professional organizations. The school awarded the Workforce Development Recognition Award to Reilly Electrical Contractors, Inc. (RELCO), of Westwood for its ongoing gen- erosity and association with Blue Hills' Electrical Department. Michael McSheffrey, Vice President of Operations, accepted the award on RELCO's behalf during the annual Advisory Committee Dinner and Meeting. Each year this award recognizes a member of the business community that demonstrates outstanding commitment to the school. Through the help of former Blue Hills graduate and Advisory commit- tee member Charles Lenhart, Joseph Downey Chevrolet of Canton generously donated a $4,000 Sioux Valve Refacing Machine for use in the Auto Repair Department. SolidWorks Corporation of Concord granted Blue Hills four soft- ware packages valued at $4,000 each for use in the Drafting and General Drawing departments. Students are invited to participate in any of the 12 interscholastic sports, 67 at no cost to the students. The boy's Track & Field and the girls' Softball teams each finished the season with the Mayflower League Championship. The Hockey Team advanced to the semi-final round of the Division 3 playoffs, but lost to Hanover in that match-up. In keeping with the comprehensive school improvement plan, which included improving and updating Blue Hills facilities, plans for renovation of the school's library began. Completion date is estimated to be the summer of 2000. The Chateau de Bleu Restaurant began the year with a sleeker look and a revised menu. The Department of Education sent a program review team to the school in the spring for a routine evaluation of five areas: Special Education, Title One, Nutrition, Civil Rights, and Perkins Programs. A subsequent written report gave Blue Hills high praise. Administrators called for a voluntary review of the school's science cur- riculum. The new state admission standards for colleges and universities chal- lenged the school's science requirements for college-bound seniors. The over- all focus of the review was to determine how the school's curriculum com- pares to member town's municipal high schools, to the state's curriculum framework, and to the board of higher education admission standards. Dr. William Hagar, Professor of biology from UMASS/Boston, concluded that the Blue Hills program is "in concert with the goals and objectives of the Massachusetts Science/Technology Curriculum Framework," and compares impressively when viewed with the member town high school programs. With regards to science credit requirements, Dr. Hagar resolved that science studied within the vocational areas should perhaps be considered as valid science credits. He advised more research be conducted in order that additional sci- ence is considered to meet the Massachusetts College & University admissions requirements. Enrollment in the high school was 797. Sixty-nine of them were Canton residents. Forty-eight postgraduate students were enrolled, with one of them from Canton. The number of Canton students attending Blue Hills has ranged from 55 to 71 over the past five years. The Superintendent's expectations are that enrollment at Blue Hills will level off at between 900 and 950 students. Placement for graduates was impressive, as usual. Forty-five percent of the graduates were placed in jobs while 52% continued on to college and 3% entered the military. A state dropout report showed Blue Hills' 1998-99 rate of 1.8% falls below the state average of 2.9% for vocational schools and 3.4% for compre- hensive high schools. The popular Continuing Education Program remains self-supporting as enrollment continues to rise. With more than 40 courses from cooking to com- puter technology available to the public at large, Continuing Ed also offers skill enhancement and other educational programs for the business communi- 68 ty to meet workforce demands. The school year enrollment total was 1054, with 32 of them from Canton. The public continues to be invited and encouraged to make use of our facilities and participate in our public programs. The pool program attracted more than 2,000 participants. The student operated restaurant, the Chateau de Bleu served lunches and sold bakery items on a daily basis. The Salon also served the public, offering affordable salon services performed by the cosme- tology students. Summer exploratory camp held three sessions, all at or near capacity. Taxpayers again saved significant money through special projects for the municipalities, residents, and civic organizations. Projects included printing, vehicle repairs, metal fabrication, and building maintenance. Special letters of thanks were received from the Town of Canton for a drafting project per- formed by Blue Hills students and the Norwell State Police Barracks for Auto Body's work refinishing a police car. Construction Technology students built large additions to homes in Canton and Braintree. An addition to a Canton home was selected for the 1999-2000 school year project. Blue Hills' Grant Writer succeeded in obtaining many grants for fiscal 1999. These grants relieve the pressure on tight town budgets and enhance the programs the school can offer its students. $621,003 was received through competitive and non-competitive grants. Superintendent Wilfrid J. Savoie scheduled meetings with state legisla- tors and federal lawmakers in Washington D.C. to discuss vocational educa- tion issues and funding. Mr. Savoie reported that the government supports vocational-technical education. He also said that he is optimistic that the sup- port will strongly continue. Milton's Philip Kliman served as the District School Committee's Chairman for the 1998-99 school year. The District School 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 Street, Canton. The public is invited to attend. The following made up the 1998-99 School Committee: AVON: Russell X. Welsh BRAINTREE: Timothy D. Sullivan CANTON: Wayne E. Homer DEDHAM: John J. Lyons HOLBROOK: William T. Buckley MILTON: Philip L. Kliman NORWOOD: Kevin L. Connolly RANDOLPH: Ronald Di Guilio WESTWOOD: Alan L. Butters 69 The District School Committee extends its thanks and appreciation to the citizens of Canton for continuing to support its efforts to provide quality vocational / technical education. Respectfully submitted, Wayne E. Homer Canton Representative 70 SUPERINTENDENT OF CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 1. BUDGET: The School Department Budget for the current 1999-2000 school year is $18,233,842 distributed as follows: Salaries $14,647,396 Expenses 3,586,446 $18,233,842 The above figure represents an increase of $1,327,868 or 7.9% above the 1998-99 budget. This budget of $18,233,842 includes revenue offsets of $162,635. Cafeteria $35,000 Athletic Gate Receipts 23,000 Building Rental Fees 33,000 Bus User Fees 71,635 $162,635 2. ENROLLMENTS: Shown below are the enrollment figures for the elementary, middle and high schools for last year (1998-99) and this year (1999-2000): (1/1/2000) 1998-99 1999-2000 Difference Elementary 1,476 1,494 +18 Middle School 684 677 -7 High School 689 696 +7 2,849 2,867 +18 The above figures show that enrollments increased slightly this year, however, our projections for the next several years show more significant increases including a 6% increase for 2000/01 (170 students). 3. PERSONNEL: The following long-term personnel retired during calendar year 1999: Employee Position Years of Service 1. Marie Corcoran Chapter 1 - Hansen 20 2. Frank LaBolita Industrial Arts- GMS 39 3. Marilyn Browne Guidance- HS 28 71 4. George King Physical Ed -- HS 40 5. Walter Bruus Custodian-- Luce 31 6. Mary Khoury Sped-- HS 23 7. Stanley Masalsky Athletic Director 34 8. Raymond Dempsey Math-- GMS 38 9. James Lynch Assistant Superintendent 35 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 represent over 200 years of Canton service and we wish all of them a happy and healthy retirement. I also note the following resignations which took place in 1999: Jon Eldridge Custodian - CHS 2 years Robert Thompson Custodian - CHS 10 months Robert Erlandsen Math Teacher - GMS 2 years Sterling Worrell Art Teacher - HS 2 years Charles Sullivan Teacher - Hansen 13 years Barbara Steckel Reading Teacher - JFK 12 years Sheila Burgess Director of Special Ed. 1 year Other Personnel Actions of Note: 1. A districtwide Safe Schools Committee made numerous recom- mendations for improving safety in all Canton Schools and the School Committee supported the recommendations. 2. Girls' Ice Hockey was approved as a new sport at Canton High School and funds were budgeted for this new activity. Several new assistant coaching positions were added in soccer and wrestling. 3. Several new teaching positions were added in an effort to reduce class sizes and expand the course offerings for children. 4. Marilyn Rodman was reelected to the Canton School Committee and was joined by newly elected member James Sims. Both are three-year terms. Mary Graziano was elected as Chairperson of the Committee. 5. John Piemontese was appointed as Athletic Director replacing the retiring Stanley Masalsky. The position was reduced from fulltime to 60% of fulltime. 6. Roberta Reingold was appointed as Canton's kindergarten through grade 5 curriculum coordinator. This is a new position aimed at strengthening curriculum coordination across our three elementary schools. 72 7. Carla Jentz was appointed as Special Education Administrator replacing Sheila Burgess who resigned for personal reasons. 8. Daniel Sullivan was appointed as a teacher of English as a second language (E.S.L.) to service the large increase in non-English speaking students recently enrolled in Canton Schools. This needs points to the ever increasing diversity of our school population. 9. Title One funding was withdrawn by the U.S. Office of Education claiming that Canton no longer was eligible due to the decreasing number of iow income families in town. Title One provided sup- plemental instruction in math and reading at the elementary and middle school levels. 10. Superintendent Brown began a monthly television show entitled the Superintendent's Forum where different educational topics are covered each month. Guests provide valuable insight into Canton School programs and services. 11. Long time physical education teacher George King retired and the track at the high school was named in his honor. 12. Galvin Middle School music rooms were dedicated in memory of long time music teacher Karen Marram who passed away this year. 13. The new media center at Dean Luce School was named the Don and Marilyn Rodman Media Center by vote of the Canton School Committee. This was in recognition of the many contributions made by the Rodmans on behalf of Canton children. 4. NEW AND CONTINUING DEVELOPMENTS IN 1999 MAY BE SUMMARIZED AS FOLLOWS: 1. The School Committee enacted numerous new policies in the areas of student activity accounts, home schooling, religious holi- days, bomb threat procedures, use of computers, release of execu- tive session minutes of School Committee meetings, promotion of students, high school attendance and taping and rebroadcast of School Committee meetings. 2. Lights were added at Memorial Field thanks to the generous donations of several Canton citizens. 3. The private Clarke School East was approved by the Canton School Committee. Clarke services hearing impaired students. 4. Numerous maintenance projects were completed in the schools including windows and door replacements, paving, roof work, upgrades to heating and ventilating units and replacement of floor tiles. 73 5. The new addition at Dean Luce School was completed and occu- pied as of September 1999. Work in refurbishing the older section will be finished in the coming year and will be occupied in September 2000. 6. The Canton School Committee and all schools developed comput- er web sites. Check it out at www. canton.mec.edu. 7. A new skateboard park opened adjacent to Galvin Middle School. The Mutch Park will be enjoyed by Canton citizens for generations to come. 8. The Canton School Committee endorsed a resolution opposing hate crimes of any type and forwarded it to the Selectmen for approval. 9. The School Committee engaged in a self-evaluation using services provided by the Mass Association of School Committees as a free service to its members. 10. Work continued on the installation of a full Wide Area Network and new computer hardware and software in all Canton Schools. Over 600 new computers have been installed and Canton now enjoys state of the art technology in all classrooms. Our deep thanks to all who have contributed to the above activities, and in addition to those who have served on the School Councils, on the Technology Committee, on the Building Renovations Committee, on the Special Needs Parents Advisory Council, the Safe Schools Committee or who have served as active members of the CAPTS or the high school PFA. Special thanks to Robert McCarthy for his years of service on the Canton School Committee. In short, to all those volunteers who have helped us in the ongo- ing task of ensuring an education of high quality for all our students, we say thank you. 5. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENTS 1. Elizabeth Lewis was hired as Canton's Director of Curriculum and Instruction replacing Assistant Superintendent of School Dr. James Lynch who retired in June. 2. During 1999 Canton Schools launched a thorough and complete review of its entire curriculum and substantial progress was made toward alignment with the Massachusetts State Curriculum Frameworks. All professional staff are involved in this multi-year undertaking. 3. The School Department Professional Development Plan was revised to offer training opportunities more in line with the State's education reform initiatives. 74 4. The second year of Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment Testing was conducted for all students in grades 4, 8 and 10 and Canton students showed considerable improvement over the 1998 results. Canton was cited as one of the 25 most improved districts in the entire State. 5. A new mentoring program was initiated whereby newly hired teachers are matched with veteran teachers for guidance and assistance. The veteran teachers all received special training for this program. 6. The Science Facilities Task Force made its final report to the Canton School Committee and recommended that the entire high school was in need of modernizing and remodeling to meet the educational needs for the 21st century. The Canton School Committee endorsed this recommendation and created a high school renovation committee to undertake this work. The group continues to meet regularly into this year. 7. Sara Mariano was hired as a technology specialist to work with all teachers in evaluating and implementing educational software and in further training all staff to utilize technology in meaningful and productive ways. 8. We have a complete up to date kindergarten through grate 12 tech- nology curriculum now used in all classrooms. It was developed by Technology Coordinator Greg Palmer and a cross section of ten Canton teachers. 9. Canton Schools entered into a two year Contract with Research For Better Teaching to provide supervisor training for most administrators and department coordinators. 6. CONCLUSION: During 1999 the Canton School Department initiated the most sweeping review of programs, services and activities ever. Initiatives are underway in technology, staff development, curricula revision, raising of student outcomes and setting higher standards for all students. Such sweeping reform requires the combined energy and time of many individual and groups both within and outside the Canton Schools. We are confident that our work will yield positive improvement in the quality of edu- cation of all Canton students thanks to the outpouring of support and assis- tance provided by the School Committee, teachers, administrators, other school personnel, parents, numerous employees at town hall and municipal leaders. The School Department hereby expresses its deep appreciation to all who assisted us during this past year. You truly ~nake a positive difference and help ensure continued success in educating all Canton children. 75 The School Department approaches 2000 filled with optimism and excite- ment for what lies ahead. Our pledge is to continue to strengthen our schools in ways that meet the needs of all children and provide a foundation upon which each can prepare for a meaningful and productive life in the 21st century. Respectfully submitted, Allen G. Brown SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Mary Graziano, Chairperson CANTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE 76 VETERANS SERVICES The Veteran Services Department changed Directors with the retirement of George Schugmann. Veterans and their families wish to express their thanks to George for his many years of service. Outreach - It is the responsibility of this Department to reach out and be of service to each and every veteran, veteran's widow and dependents. The benefits and services of this Department will be communicated through the local newspaper, cable and the Town of Canton website. Veterans and Veterans' widows are encouraged to call this office on any questions about benefits and services. Respectfully submitted, Tony Andreotti Director & Agent 77 WATER SEWER RATE & POLICY COMMITTEE The Committee wishes to express its appreciation to Renate Clasby and Hal Hanna, two valuable members who retired from the Committee this year. We welcome Anthony Pate and James Moran as their replacements. The Committee continues to review, comment and make recommenda- tions to the Selectmen on issues affecting water/sewer rates, water/sewer cap- ital improvement programs, and policy in general. Superintendent of Public Works Ernest Williams has proposed an ambi- tious program of water and sewer improvements and extensions. Several wells were rehabilitated, inflow and infiltration (I/I) problems are being addressed, several sewer pumping stations are being eliminated and are being replaced with gravity flow. The York Street water pumping station is about to be constructed, and the treatment of well water is being reviewed so as to mit- igate the effects of iron and manganese in the system. Some sections of Town have seen an increase in "brown water". The MWRA raises the pH in order to fight pipe corrosion. At points where Town water mixes with MWRA water, "brown water" results. While not a health risk, the deoxidation is an aesthetic issue. The merits and cost of reducing or eliminating the cause will be an issue to be carefully considered during the next several months. The elimination of I/I, particularly in light of the requirement associat- ed with the Well #9 permit is of critical concern. The vigorous I/I reduction program will be continued as well as help to control MWRA sewer assess- ments. Critical areas of concern have been identified and are currently being addressed. With the approval by DEP/WRC of Well #9 construction should begin next Spring. Water from this well will result in substantial savings even with the construction of a treatment facility. This facility will include treatment of the other Town wells located in the immediate vicinity of Well #9. Of particular concern is the effect of Title V, combined with other DEP/EPA and the Interbasin Transfer Act. Extensions of sewers into several critical areas in Town cannot be delayed. There are significant economic and health concerns that must be addressed. More and more people currently on septic systems are being adversely affected by the rules and regulations imposed by state and federal permitting agencies. Relief must be provided sooner rather than later in a cost effective and environmentally sensitive manner. Respectfully submitted, Edward M. Sullivan, Chairman 78 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 1999 was another busy year for the Zoning Board of Appeals which con- ducted sixty-nine formal appeals and fifty-seven informal hearings, generally on a weekly basis, over the course of the year. Major cases which consumed much of the Board's time included Thomas Flatley for reconstruction of the Village Mall; the Canton School Committee's and Recreation Commission's installation of lights at Memorial Field; Draper Properties/Kindercare's request for the construction of a 180 student day-care center in front of Draper Properties on Washington Street; builders McNeice and Marini's applications for small condominium complexes on Bolivar and Neponset Streets, respectively, informally referred to as urban renewal projects; several new site plans for commercial buildings at the Canton Commerce Center; a new sportsplex complex on Carver Circle; and, finally more petitions by telecommunications companies for the installation of towers. The Board members deliberated extensively and conscientiously on each case and finally reached unanimous decisions, pro and con, which they believe are in the best interest of the Town. Significant changes to the Zoning Bylaws voted upon at the 1999 Annual Town Meeting include: a) a new earth removal bylaw aimed at clarifying earth removal for the construction of subdivisions; b) new flood plain bylaw essen- tially redefining flood plain districts in accordance with the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and the Federal Flood Plain District; c) new corner lot bylaw increasing the required side yard width (the sides of a dwelling on a corner lot that do not face a street are considered rear yards); d) build factor bylaw pro- posed to limit the degree to which a lot may have an irregular or odd shape; and, e) new lot area and width requirement which factors in a minimum requirement for "non wetland" area. The Board wishes to extend its appreciation to the support staff includ- ing Marcia Tate, Jean Finnigan, Alicia Mandancini, Joanne Gill and Building Commissioner Chris Laskey and Town Counsel Mike Curran who provided the Board with their superb assistance. Responsible land development in a Town such as Canton can only occur with the cooperation of the relevant local boards and departments. Accordingly, the Board would like to express its gratitude to the Planning Board, Conservation Commission, Board of Selectmen and the Fire and Police Departments, all of whom consistently manifested a willingness to assist when working toward our common goal of what is best for the Town of Canton. Finally, I would like to personally thank my colleagues on this Board; Jim Fitzgerald, Alan Leary, Bob Quigley and Charles Armando; their knowl- edge, dedication and hard work are the reasons I can candidly comment that the Zoning Board of Appeals performed well in 1999. Respectfully submitted, Paul B. Carroll, Chairman 79 VITAL STATISTICS 1998 BIRTHS RECEIVED IN 1999 DECEMBER 30 Christine Abigail Lee, Jack J. & Grace (Lee), Boston 1999 BIRTHS JANUARY 3 Kristen Amanda Francis, Mark W. & Joanne (Gill), Weymouth 4 Elise Dorothy Rosen, Jay C. & Laura (Mastrangelo), Newton 5 Jessica Giglio, Joseph S. & Dona E. (Petrillo), Norwood 12 Alexis Lillian Sheehan, Joseph J. Jr. & Wendy S. (Kaiden), Newton 13 Daniel John Dillon, John G. & Wini T. (Reidy), Newton 13 Jack Gerard Dillon, John G. & Wini T. (Reidy), Newton 16 Michael John Souza, John F. & Monique M. (Mourad), Boston 20 Colleen Elizabeth Travers, Martin III & Jill A. (Morrissey), Brockton 20 Allison Kathryn Manning, Eugene F. & Jennifer A. (Lau), Boston 22 Lindsey Alexandra Ward, Thomas F. & Beth L. (Dichowski), Newton 25 Catherine Anne Loftus, Michael J. & Carol J. (Nichols), Weymouth 25 Madison Rose Simpson, Frederick J. Jr. & Maureen (Perry), Boston 25 Conor William Babcock, William W. III & Jennifer J. (Barnicle), Brockton 26 Abigail Cady King, Douglas S. & Rebecca (Battiston), Boston 27 Tyler Austin Czyras, Richard E. & Mary E. (Weeks), Boston 28 Michael Andrew Hartman, Scott M. & Jehan A. (Qazilbash), Newton 29 Brian Daniel Albert, Jr., Brian D. Sr. & Nicole A. (Weeks), Norwood FEBRUARY 1 Jillian Catherine Notkin, Mark J. & Kimberly S. (Brown), Boston 5 Melissa Ying Wong, Chi Yan& Patricia (Yung), Boston 6 Daniel Mark Hathaway, Mark S. & Kathryn (Morley), Boston 8 Adam Jonathon Carrara, Lee M. & Nina E. (White), Weymouth 10 Emma Grace Heinrich, Carl J. & Beverly A. (Fanning), Boston 10 Julia Michele Cohen, Jonathan M. & Pamela J. (Giffels), Newton 11 John Cragin O'Brien, John G. & Florence E. (Stanford), Newton 11 Elizabeth Rose Magann, William C. & Lisa C. (Piperato), Norwood 11 Alexandra Rose Boone, Stephen A. & Kristen (Gallagher), Newton 11 Steven Raymond Corkery, Jeffrey T. & Dorothy J. (Schultz), Boston 12 Shayna Aiyana Cohen-Moore, Glenn C. & Robyn (Cohen), Boston 15 Emma Jane Murphy, Christopher P. & Maura (Tully), Boston 17 Rebecca Ryan, Christopher C. & Brenda P. (Sheehan), Norwood 21 Alexandros L. Adamopoulos II, Alexandros & Cheryl (Chatfield), Weymouth 22 Patrick Charles McLaughlin, John P. & Melinda E. (Miller), Boston 25 Joseph Patrick Mulkay, Joseph & Lisa A. (Arsenault), Newton 80 25 Alison Marie Radzik, Richard S. & Liesl J. (McDonough), Boston 26 Owen William Brady, Andrew W. & Mary Ann (Mastromarino), Newton MARCH 1 Joseph Walter Ryan, Robert G. & Elizabeth D. (Cox), Boston 3 Molly Rose McLaughlin, John V. & Kimberly (Konoskie), Boston 5 Nicholas David Rousseau, David P. & Donna J. (Smalarz), Winchester 5 Soterios John Papakonstantinou, John G. & Eleni S. (Todis), Boston 10 Jacob George Richards, Gary M. & Susan M. (Doody), Weymouth 11 Peter Joseph Bartlett, John F. & Theresa (Dargin), Weymouth 11 Alison Marie Haidul, Robert & Janice (Dooley), Newton 11 Bhumi Dashrathb Patel, Dashrathb P. & Hansawati (Patel), Brockton 13 Emma Alexa Sokolovsky, Alexander N. & Zoe S. (Popova), Newton 14 Kyra Nicole Fichman, Robert G. & Susan M. (Harrington), Waltham 15 Eric Michael Solomon, Douglas S. & Debra S. (Miller), Boston 16 Jessica Catherine Mahoney, Peter J. & Hannah L. (Bottigheimer), Newton 17 David Gene Holton, II, David G. & Maureen (Sheehan), Norwood 18 Kimberly Wah Wong, David G. & Elsie (Yee), Weymouth 18 Kelsey Nicole Irons, Steven D. & Kerri (Reynolds), Boston 20 Devin Thomas Gilroy, Paul T. & Debra M. (Carpenter), Boston 22 Gerald Bernazzani Harding, Gerald L. & Elaine M. (Bernazzani), Norwood 24 Megan Timoney Fisher, Neal T. & Amy (Flood), Newton 27 Patrick Joseph Hansen, Michael G. & Lisa A. (Kuzmak), Boston 30 Samantha Jan Baker, Scott G. & Robyn J. (Gauthier), Boston 30 Michael Jason Yong, Jason S. & Donna M. (Esposito), Boston APRIL 3 Brendan Charles McCarthy, Brendan B. & Nicole (Charon), Newton 5 Benjamin Leonard Paolillo, Kevin F. & Suzanne C. (Hitchcock), Norwood 6 George Anthony Williamson, Todd A. & Patricia A. (Olden), Boston 6 Andrew Morgan Sly, Michael E. & Jacqueline R. (Cox), Boston 6 Thomas Joseph Athanas, Jonathan T. & Tara A. (Cavanaugh), Boston 7 Jessica Louise Wagner, Robert R. II & Andrea J. (Wolff), Newton 8 Courtney Higgins Reddish, Ryan N. & Susan (Lowney), Weymouth 8 Brendan George Kelley, Robert S. & Kerrin (Delaney), Newton 8 Aidan Patrick Moran, Sean D. & Patricia L. (Rose), Norwood 9 Kimia Feri Shajii, Ali & Haleh (Azar), Boston 10 Melvina Kuoshu, Harry H. & Lucy Y. (Huo), Boston 11 Kyle William O'Neil, Matthew L. & Christine A. (Bezr), Boston 12 Lily Marie Johansen, Stephen & Patricia M. (Strain), Boston 14 Caroline Elizabeth Hayes, John G. & Jilian (Braga), Boston 15 Alyssa Leong Lum, George & Wendy (Leong), Boston 81 18 Daniel Kieran Hartnett, Jr., Daniel K. & Christine M. (Berardi), Norwood 20 Sophia Bernadette Argus, David & Patricia A. (Sullivan), Boston 21 Nicholas Thomas Lynch, Thomas F. & Joy D. (Tellier), Norwood 23 Kerry Leigh Flavin, James R. & Joyce M. (Fantucchio), Weymouth 23 Thomas John Wesner, Thomas L. & Patrice M. (Hayes), Brockton 24 Amelia Jeanne Moran, Joseph P. & Margaret A. (Halligan), Boston 26 Megan Monica Whippen, Brian J. & Margaret P. (O'Mahony), Weymouth 26 Michaela Helen Mancuso, James G. & Helen C. (Morrison), Boston 26 Jason Alan Reese, Alan H. & Catherine M. (Walsh), Boston 26 Michael Jules Albert, Brian D. & Lorraine (Merchant), Cambridge 27 Jennifer Michelle McKay, John E. Jr. & Michelle J. (Weydert), Boston 27 Timothy Kal Gong, Jimmy & Yung Chi (Yu), Boston 27 Nicholas Robert Romano, Dean G. & Sherri L. (Smith), Boston 28 Jackson Nicholas Maffeo, Nicholas & Kristen M. (Close), Newton 30 Brandon Reese Lentol, Gilbert E. Jr. & Cynthia L. (Wetzel), Weymouth MAY I Jason Austin Dang, Steven & Ashley (Yu), Brockton 1 Erin Danielle Gray, Wayne L. Jr. & Lea M. (Croce), Norwood 4 Liam Patrick Bresnehan, Patrick O. & Kellie M. (Moran), Newton 4 Nicholas Jaueq Kuk, Edwin Y. & Marjorie (Yee), Newton 8 Julie Marie Sullivan, Kevin F. & Maureen R. (Malenfant), Boston 11 Sean Robert Hanscom, George J. & Renee M. (Refuerzo), Attleboro 11 Emily Rose Fabbiano, Michael J. & Natalie (Nastasi), Newton 11 Jack Jerard Lynch Dore, Gerard T. & Margaret M. (Lynch), Boston 13 Matthew Jacob Grosser, Jeffrey R. & Linda (Koss), Boston 14 Mary Margaret Kent, Joseph X. & Mary A. (Ciolfi), Norwood 18 Shelby Catherine Marie Luongo, Ben A. & Lida M. (Perry), Newton 19 Emma Elizabeth Gobbi, Richard C. & Michelle M. (Hendricks), Boston 19 Caroline Rose Quinn, Michael T. & Ann (Roper), Boston 22 Natalie Massoudi Azulay, Eliyahu & Kimberly B. (Berk), Boston 24 Bradford Thomas Murphy, Mark & Jeanne M. (Sutherland), Boston 24 Kelly Paige Fagan, David A. & Susan E. (Winters), Newton 27 Katherine Byrnes Stark, James A. & Michelle P. (Byrnes), Boston 29 Julia Frances Panico, Robert E. Jr. & Dina K. (Kazis), Boston JUNE 7 Marissa Anne Kleinbauer, Corey P. & Elizabeth M. (Covino), Winchester 7 Tessa Marie Cudmore, John W. & Phyllis E. (Vitti), Newton 7 Steven James Walker, James M. & Susan A. (Schmid), Newton 8 Kevin James Monagle, Charles M. III & Kimberly A. (Vieira), Norwood 11 Tristan Edward Boudreault, Sean T. & Melissa A. (Vultaggio), Norwood 12 Alexandra Forbes Donahue, David W. Jr. & Julie F. (Cherau), Cambridge 14 Charles Jacob Emhardt, C. David & Elizabeth D. (Johnson), Boston 16 Casey Danelle Moriarty, Michael P. & Danelle L. (Souza), Newton 82 16 Christian Alan Ciffolillo, Jeffrey A. & Carol R. (Zeptig), Boston 18 Omar S. Sumadi, Samer M. & Rosemary A. (Ivens), Newton 18 Caroline Nora McKenna, Timothy M. & Christine M. (Smith), Newton 19 Alean Briana McGhee, Kelvin B. & Felicia A. (Ellis), Boston 19 Alexia Tiana McGhee, Kelvin B. & Felicia A. (Ellis), Boston 20 Angel De Dios Salcedo, Angel D. & Yadines D. (Nova), Boston 22 Erika Florence Lum, Richard & Florence (Wong), Newton 24 Jacob Robert Troderman, Jeffrey S. & Lauren F. (Wexler), Newton 28 Benjamin Joseph Mendillo, Bernard J. & Robin A. (Ferrini), Boston 30 Colleen Erin Foley, John J. III & Margaret M. (Buckley), Weymouth JULY 1 Sumaira Quraishi, Mohammed A. Q. & Hajera (Sultana), Brockton 3 Nichole Maureen Taylor, Newell H. Jr. & Michelle L. (Slade), Attleboro 4 Aakash Dinesh Kudalkar, Dinesh V. & Leena (Shringarpure), Newton 4 Ashley Elizabeth De Noble, Edward V. & Allyson P. (Fish), Boston 7 Karissa Leigh Nacopoulos, William P. & Tara L. (Kern), Boston 9 Owen Patrick Doherty, Brendan P. & Amy (Reardon), Boston 10 Jake Bennett Verille, Mark P. & Marcia (Bennett), Newton 14 Ramul Herur, Kartikesh & Kavitha (Jain), Weymouth 15 Rebecca Anne Eckler, Francis P. Jr. & Caroline (Dolan), Boston 15 Kristen Anne Eckler, Francis P. Jr. & Caroline (Dolan), Boston 16 Caitlin Grace Matthews, Jeffrey A. & Karen A. (Morris), Newton 17 Matthew Jake Minichiello, Stephen L. & Linda (Devlin), Boston 19 Bridget Johannah Carroll, Peter G. & Maureen L. (Collins), Attleboro 19 Matthew Joseph Cunningham, Russell A. & Lisa A. (Masters), Newton 20 Abigail Willa Burchard, Robert F. & Mary E. (Cormier), Newton 21 Logan David Bove, David & Elizabeth ~. (Frazier), Newton 21 Stephanie Lokpui Lam, Jamson T. & Wanda Y. (Chan), Boston 21 Hunter Worthington Cerruti-Dick, Brian R. & Helayne R. (Cerruti), Boston 22 Casey Marie Shea, Thomas A. & Kimberly A. (Hurley), Boston 25 Dennis Samuel Pilipenko, Vitaliy & Victoria (Burdman), Newton 25 Natalie Jade Morris, Mark A. & Anne J. (Olsson), Newton 30 Antonino Francesco Ruggeri, Francesco & Giacoma C. (La Francesca), Newton AUGUST 1 Kelly Marie Kavka, Kevin A. & Chantelle M. (Charbonnier), Weymouth 1 Joshua Griffin Melnick, David L. & Dena (Haselkorn), Boston 4 Darria Maria Goodwin, Brian C. & Elaine M. (Alessi), Weymouth 4 Alaina Maria Goodwin, Brian C. & Elaine M. (Alessi), Weymouth 5 Katherine Grace Pineo, Thomas J. & Carol A. (MacDonald), Brockton 10 Kate Mulcahy Lauro, Frederick P. & Lisa (Fabiano), Norwood 10 Michael William Ball, William J. Jr. & Barbara A. (Dennehy), Newton 14 Isabella Savannah Scott, Randy & June (Coolidge), Newton 83 19 Matthew George Moses, Gary G. & Paula J. (Roberts), Norwood 20 Olivia Grace Mattia, John L. & Michelle D. (LeBlanc), Brockton 30 Fady Emmanuel Takla, Wael M. & Nermine R. (Barsoum), Norwood SEPTEMBER 2 Connor Timothy Sheridan, Keith T. & Deanna M. (Luniewski), Newton 7 Sabrina Rose Najjar, Joseph N. III & Cindy A. (Whittaker), Newton 7 Austin Daniel Maffie, Robert E. Jr. & Elizabeth A. (Mason), Newton 11 Julia Rose Wenstrom, Kenneth P. & Deborah A. (O'Donnell), Norwood 15 Tess Emanuelle Herschman, Noah Z. & Melissa L. (Russell), Newton 16 Conor Michael Cremin, Kevin C. & Carolyn C. (Fox), Newton 16 Rebecca Bronwyn Bower, William J. & Michelle A. (Bournay), Newton 19 Katelyn Nicole Korzec, Colin M. & Michele M. (Perrault), Brockton 22 Andrew Wesley Salvatori, Gerald A. Jr. & Amy J. (Penniman), Winchester 23 Nicholas Jay Donovan, Joseph E. & Sophia (Papakonstantinou), Newton 29 Lia Rose Fitzgerald, James F. III & Lori J. (Schmidt), Newton OCTOBER 4 Grant Dillon Anderson, Steven D. & Kathy A. (Grant), Boston 14 Henry Read Waggett, Michael P. & Jane R. (Malone), Boston 17 Lauren Mary Ditullio, Roy M. & Kathleen (Hanson), Boston 19 Clint Taylor Lee, Robert E. & Emily E. (Smith), Boston 19 Jessica Marie Robinson, Andrew J. & Jean M. (Pimental), Weymouth 21 Lindsey Michelle Barrett, Kenneth R. & Barbara M. (Kaskeski), Boston 25 Erica Arianna Manzano, Ramiro J. & Eileen M. (Connolly), Boston 27 Madison Yvonne Haughey, Keith T. & Heather (Dumontier), Norwood 28 John Lawrence Agnitti, Lawrence A. & Karen (Corso), Newton 29 Colleen Marie Kelleher, Timothy C. III & Sheila (Mahoney), Newton 29 Marissa Carah Solomon, Robert M. & Susanne (McGown), Boston 30 Scott Patrick MacDonald, Daniel G. & Linda M. (Needham), Boston 31 Thomas McGowan Delello, Robert A. & Kathleen M. (McGowan), Boston NOVEMBER I Charlotte Josephine Nunes, Paul F. & Joan A. (Cummings), Newton 3 Brigid Kathleen Kane, Sean R. & Jeanine M. (White), Weymouth 3 Hannah Isabelle Joyce, William J. Jr. & Claire M. (Scarbrough), Boston 4 Alexis Catherine Mason, William J. & Alison L. (Chellman), Boston 4 Christian James Sullivan, Kenneth J. & Joanna L. (Kuziomko), Newton 5 James Anthony Howard, John J. & Joan M. (Schraeder), Boston 7 Stephen Michael Brackett, Jr., Stephen M. & Kathryn (Stone), Boston 8 Isobel Valerie Evelyn Souza, Anthony A. & Susanne L. (Gruber), Boston 9 Emma Ausenda Harrington, Michael J. & Susan C. (Desena), Boston 9 Brian Charles Drakos, Charles H. & Laura J. (Gillis), Norwood 10 Joseph Patrick Vaughan, Philip J. & Bridget T. (Sullivan), Boston 84 14 Benjamin William Gratz, Richard A. & Ellen S. (Bennett), Boston 15 Alec James Ragusa, Douglas P. & Deborah A. (Falzone), Newton 16 Marissa Margaret Devane, Martin J. & Tracey L. (Monti), Boston 16 Alex Sullivan Elias, Joseph & Stephanie A. (Sullivan), Newton 17 William Theodore Khoury, Michael A. & Dorice M. (Dwyer), Boston 19 Angela Francesca Arcieri, Michael F. & Marianne (Gitzen), Weymouth 23 Christopher Andrew Milne, Roger W. & Kathleen M. (Delello), Attleboro 28 Jennifer Marie Barletta, Christopher V. & Alaina M. (Levesque), Newton 28 Lindsay Helen Barletta, Christopher V. & Alaina M. (Levesque), Newton 30 Kelly Denise Klimas, Robert M. Jr. & Susan A. (Devaney), Newton DECEMBER 3 Ashleigh Corrine Galley, Daniel L. & Rosemarie (Commane), Newton 3 Chloe Elizabeth McLean, Robert S. Jr. & Marianne (Steele), Norwood 5 Lauren Elise Dunn, John T. & Bethany A. (D'Attanasio), Norwood 20 Mary Cait!in Packard, Patrick C. & Kathleen A. (Magner), Newton 25 Cameron James Cass, Timothy J. & Mary Kate (Jerome), Newton 26 Lily Marie Whalen, Charles J. & Sabrina (Duben), Newton 29 Jacqueline Rose Nannery, William M. & Maura C. (Keohane), Norwood 29 Bryan Lee Healey, Darrin L. & Melissa A. (Phelan), Newton 30 Samuel Bruce Larlee, Peter D. & Karan L. (Collins), Newton 31 Elena Christine Pacheco, Edwin A. & Rita (Mulvey), Newton 85 1999 MARRIAGES JANUARY 2 George A. Pedranti, Jr. Lakeville James G. Mullen, Jr. Elaine C. Crossen Canton Justice of the Peace 2 Christopher Edmund Curtin Glastonbury, CT Bernard McLaughlin Meghan Kathleen Burke Canton Priest 2 Barkley Cineus Canton Verdieu L. Laroche Josee Jean-Louis Montreal, Quebec Minister of the Gospel 2 William E. Cobb Canton Peter V. Corea Gall R. Stirling Quincy Clergy 9 Steve L. Sudler Canton Wendy Toon Sharelle M. Thompson Canton Clergy 23 Steven James Rooney Weymouth John E. Kelly Kathleen Anne Andersen Canton Priest FEBRUARY 13 Robert Arthur LaFrance Canton F. Stuart Taylor Kristina Grace Nordahl Canton Clergy 14 John Henry Morris, Jr. Canton Joseph K. Raeke Heather Jeanne Caffrey Holbrook Priest 20 Robin Karry Dailey Canton Willie DuBose, Jr. Shirlene Davis Canton Minister of the Gospel 20 Dunstant R. King Boston James C. Clark Shermela Marajh Petit Valley, Trinidad Justice of the Peace 27 Charles Jerome Whalen Canton Walter H. Reuning Sabrina Marie Duben Dedham Member of the Clergy MARCH 10 Geoffrey Lange Murphy Quincy Bernard M. Reisberg Jenny Susanne Alerstam Quincy Justice of the Peace 13 Scott Douglas Johnstone Qunicy William R. Coen Jennifer Jane Schneiders Canton Priest 13 Robert S. McLean Jr. Canton Norma I. Cole Marianne Steele Canton Justice of the Peace APRIL 10 Edward G. Bembery Canton James O'Driscoll Barbara Anne Blackler Canton Catholic Priest 17 Douglas H. Zack Canton Robert J. Bowers Elizabeth Ann Judge Milton Priest 24 Richard M. Gibney Waltham Raymond P. Kiley Priscilla Ann McPhee Canton Catholic Priest MAY 1 Gary Joseph Mena Canton Brita L. Gill-Austern Terry Lynne Heide Canton Ordained Minister 86 i James William Mitcheson Canton Patrick J. Killilea Laurie Anne Gwozdz Acushnet Catholic Priest 8 Charles T. McLaughlin Canton Kirk Jones Heide M. Hartung Canton Clergy 15 Shawn Robert Closson Brockton Raymond P. Kiley Sara Marie Barfield Randolph Catholic Priest 15 Michael David Brown Mansfield Gary D. Fine Sandra Lynn Freshman Canton Justice of the Peace 22 David Paul Pacella Canton Michael G. O'Brien Tara Marie O'Brien Canton Priest 23 Joshua Seth Miller Canton Daniel Judson Sophia M. Morales Canton Rabbi 23 Shawn E. Farrar Boston Michael E. Ellis Toya Denise Robinson Canton Minister 28 Thomas Joseph Lane III Canton William R. Coen Laura Elizabeth Findlen Canton Priest 29 Gregory J. Downing Canton James E. Braley Julia M. Sullivan Canton Priest 30 Brian James Izydorczak Canton Raymond P. Kiley Andrea Marie Morrison Canton Catholic Priest 30 Keevin Geller Canton Jerome Weistrop Cynthia Lynne Oransky Canton Rabbi 30 Scott M. Gagnon Canton Paul D. Burns Maria Joao Esteves Lopes Milford Catholic Priest 30 Gregg Alan FitzGerald Canton Phyllis B. Frechette Susan Marie Perez Canton Minister of the Gospel JUNE 5 Frederick Edward Robinson III Canton John W. Delaney Elaine Mary Kelley Attleboro Priest 5 David Jason Beinhacker Alexandria, VA Francis H. Kelley Christine Marie Smedile Alexandria, VA Catholic Priest 6 Ronald Richard Malouf Canton Edward Hughes Laurie Touma Acton Parish Priest 12 Robert Francis Devine Middleboro James L. McCune Kristin Lee Camarra Canton Priest 12 James S. Kitsock Canton Raymond P. Kiley Laurie Jean Coulter Canton Catholic Priest 18 Daniel Joseph McCarthy Boston Walter F. Keymont Robin Marie Gill Holbrook Priest 19 Steven Marcus Friedman New York, NY Adrian Foster Cunard Valentine Ames Burr New York, NY Justice of the Peace 19 Paul Weitz Canton Donna Modist Susan Marie Peffer Dedham Justice of the Peace 19 David W. Foley Canton Elizabeth A. Grundy Karen L. Abraham Canton Clergy 87 19 William Andrew Morgan Canton Raymond P. Kiley Susan Supple Canton Catholic Priest 19 Christopher John Jones Canton John E. Kelly Pamela Jean Dipillo Canton Priest 25 Stephen E. Driscoll Randolph Norman M. Resha Rosanne L. Paige Canton Justice of the Peace 26 Keith Richard Carberry Canton Michele R. Mullen Caileen Mary Driver Canton Justice of the Peace 26 Nils Olof Edstrom Upton Philip C. Jacobs III Alanna Jeanne Carey Canton Priest 27 Timothy George Arthur Vanech Simsbury, CT Edwin A. Lane Jem~ifer Elizabeth Bihldorff Simsbury, CT Clergy JULY 2 Donald S. Cougle Canton Donna Modist Helen C. Lanctot Canton Justice of the Peace 10 Paul Michael Vatalaro Norton David M. Burke Carolyne Elizabeth Roderick Canton Priest 10 Craig Joseph O'Leary Boston Richard E. Cannon Kyle Ann Pfeffer Canton Priest 10 Edward K. Kiessling Walpole James Stewart Findlay Caroline W. Taber Canton Minister of the Gospel 18 David Peter Kaminski Canton Devon A. Lerner Lynn Meredith Somin Canton Rabbi 18 Reginald Fabien Hebert Stoughton Leslie Tannerwald Rana Mirelle Levitt Stoughton Rabbi 23 David William Dennison Boston John Spencer Allison Marie Tierney Canton Priest 24 Kevin Scott Taylor Marlborough James Stewart Findlay Elizabeth Joy Kemalian Newton Minister of the Gospel 24 Jason Erik Cora Canton James T. Fitzmaurice Denise Ann Campilio Walpole Priest 24 William Patrick Kilroy, Jr. Canton Peter F. Quinn Kristen Marie Iannarone Canton Priest 31 Jeffrey Andrew Lang Canton Patricia A. Shaughnessy Tedi Sue Greenberg Canton Justice of the Peace 31 Adam Marcel Moroze Atlanta, GA Bernard H. Mehlman Cara Elizabeth Janko Atlanta, GA Rabbi AUGUST 6 Ian Randall Roke Canton Richard Trudeau Bernadette Marie Thie Canton Member of the Clergy 8 James A. Guerin Ft. Lee, NJ Lee Thompson Marilyn Danis Abramowitz Canton Justice of the Peace 14 James Michael Madden Canton Shepard N. Cohen Melissa Beth Halloran Canton Justice of the Peace 88 14 Raymond Daniel Fleming Canton James Thomas Stobie Michelle K. Falco Taunton Minister of the Gospel 14 Michael Ryan Donovan Quincy James L. McCune Karen Marie Jenkins Canton Priest 14 Thomas Owen Geary Quincy Emmanuel Lucas Cheryl Ann Rodger Quincy Justice of the Peace 21 Jeffrey J. Gaboury Canton Marilyn L. Costello Courtney Queen Foley Canton Justice of the Peace 21 Michael Patrick King Quincy James L. McCune Erin Claire Kenneally Canton Priest 28 Brian J. Kelly Canton Lee Thompson Colleen M. Kelly Canton Justice of the Peace 28 Kenneth A. Lewis Jr. Randolph Jeffrey B. Symynkywicz Jennifer A. Cassford Lewis Member of the Clergy SEPTEMBER 3 Laurence Harris Canton John F. Carmichael Karen Anne Hayes Canton Roman Catholic Priest 4 Aaron Michael Galis Stoughton Marc H. Bergeron Michelle Ann Munson Stoughton Catholic Priest 4 Michael S. Lyons Canton Elliott Hurvitz Amy Beth Pearlman Canton Justice of the Peace 5 David William Bradbury Canton Cornelius J. Mullaney Wendy Lynn Sulkazi Canton Priest 9 Eric R. Lutz Canton Victoria A. D. Wells Margaret E. Spero Randolph Canton Episcopal Priest 11 Brian Michael Smigielski Boston Christopher J. Hickey Kristen Ann Fitzgerald Boston Priest 11 Michael Paul Kirby Stoughton Phyllis B. Frechette Jennifer Anne Hutchinson Stoughton Clergy 11 James R. Cowgill, Jr. Avon Bernard McLaughlin Susan Elizabeth Burke Avon Priest 18 Alexander P. Lee Boston Bernard McLaughlin Thien-Kim B. Nguyen Canton Priest 24 William J. Mason Canton Salvatore F. Vinci Alison Leigh Chellman Canton Justice of the Peace 25 David F. MacLeod Dedham James L. McCune Amy E. Scahill Newton Catholic Priest OCTOBER 2 Patrick M. Daly Canton R. Dianne Spaulding Cristina M. Mason Canton Justice of the Peace 2 James A. Cosentino Canton John E. Kelly Maura A. Hickey Canton Priest 2 William F. O'Brien Canton James L. McCune Annemarie E. Kearns Canton Catholic Priest 89 9 James Andrew Cook Canton Richard E. Cannon Moira Ann Cannon Canton Priest 30 William Joseph Quinn Canton Bernard McLaughlin Lisa Leah Barbieri Canton Priest NOVEMBER 4 Joseph Patrick Hanton Canton Edward P. Finn Nahir C. Bonomi Quincy Justice of the Peace 6 David A. Telless Canton Phyllis B. Frechette Susan Dalibor Canton Member of the Clergy 6 Thomas M. Jennings Canton Jon C. Martin Margaret Thompson Canton Priest 7 Glen Adam Hillcoat Bridgewater Raymond P. Kiley Sandra Jean Dempsey Canton Roman Catholic Priest 8 Donald Earl Hamilton Canton James G. Mullen, Jr. Pamela Jane Crawford Canton Justice of the Peace 14 Noah Ron Roffman New York, NY Michael Menitoff Heidi Ann Paisner New York, NY Rabbi 20 James Raymond Horrigan Bensalem, PA William R. Coen Robin Elizabeth Puccio Berkley Priest 20 Timothy F. Walsh Canton Walter F. Keymont Paula A. Shaughnessy Canton Priest 27 Brendan Long Canton John Mark Hannon Kirsten Cleary Canton Priest 27 Gary Norman Giannelli Wrentham Norman J. Berry Lynne Johnson Doherty Wrentham Justice of the Peace 27 Dennis Patrick Evans Dedham Ron Coyne Kerry Am~ Conley Canton Priest 90 1998 DEATHS RECEIVED IN 1999 NOVEMBER DECEMBER 27 Taylor, Darnell 32 24 Chait, Maurice M. 90 1999 DEATHS JANUARY 7 Hicks, Clara 65 3 Sakellaris, Anastasia 78 7 Miller, Albert 85 3 Karam, Sally R. 89 9 Coco, Rosarina 80 5 Carlson, Muriel E. 81 9 Camilo, Maria 78 6 Mullin, Olive M. 90 13 Savage, Ruth E. 80 7 Cohen, Dorothy 86 17 Pahas, Eugenia 87 13 Berkowitz, Jeanette H. 92 19 Goodman, Geraldine 49 13 McHugo, John M. 70 20 Jacobs, Gertrude 94 15 Just, Ada 90 21 Wolanin, Jozef 89 15 Blankstein, Sadie 87 22 Paspatis, Anastasia 87 16 Lookner, Hyman 85 23 Bychman, Jacob 92 17 Murray Jr., Francis P. 53 25 Alexander, Greta 96 18 Desantis, Jennie M. 77 25 Gill, John D. 51 18 Riley, Joseph G. 78 28 Antoniou, Demetrios 91 18 Lynch Jr., Mark L. 88 28 Frost, Janet A. 81 18 Kaplan, Irene K. 80 28 White, Irene C. 75 19 Denman, Celia 87 28 Grossman, Judith L. 94 20 Passias, Sophia A. 93 20 Rusk, Leo F. 75 MARCH 20 Bress, Jennie 93 I Goff, Joseph J. 95 20 Ginsburg, Mary 90 4 Walsh, Ellen A. 94 21 Scott, Anna M. 84 4 Patriarca, Peter J. 81 23 Greb, Marlene H. 66 4 Zanazzo, Vittorina 86 23 Gilfix, Elliot A. 98 40lsen, Priscilla M. 62 25 Schoenbaum, Morton 92 5 Tilley, Constance J. 81 27 Resnick, Betty 92 6 Lodge, Martha R. 93 28 Bloomingdale, Lyman 86 6 Forsyth, Marjorie O. 82 29 Duke, Katherine 88 6 Codish, Shirley 91 29 Trayers, John P. 87 6 Harney, Delia 102 30 Doherty, Richard W. 81 6 Lyons, Melvin K. 78 7 Novak, Sydelle 88 FEBRUARY 7 Golub, George 87 I Beddington, Rita M. 79 8 Titus Sr., Donald A. 71 2 Belanger, Marie A. 100 10 Cohen, Mildred 80 5 Pacella, Rose 89 12 Waldman, Doris 69 5 Ferry, Kenneth M. 78 13 Bebis, Olga 93 5 Zaniboni, William A. 79 13 Morris, John H. 70 6 Cole, Helen M. 79 15 Teplow, Gladys G. 94 6 Galvin, Patricia T. 63 18 Zeidman, Mary 80 91 18 Pascal, Leo 84 9 Prendeville, Mary A. 83 18 Galvin, Elizabeth L. 89 16 Tillis, Reba 85 18 Cherry, Elizabeth 85 19 Starr, William 86 19 Giglio, Samuel M. 89 20 Lown, Edith 87 21 Cowie, Sarah M. 84 21 Dooley, William P. 75 22 Rania, Frank 64 25 Bellin, Elizabeth R. 90 23 Ritz, Susan A. 50 25 Ekonomou, Vasilios D. 85 24 Kerner, Minnie A. 81 27 Borgeson, Mary M. 86 26 Pappas, Mary R. 81 28 Lang, Edna C. 75 26 Rose, Sidney D. 89 29 Yarrigle, Ruby 95 27 Klickstein, Bertha F. 84 30 Tocchio, Aurelia M. 86 27 Jakab, Paterne A. 71 30 Joyce, Dorothy M. 81 29 Hays, Edward 82 30 Gaspar, Gertrude E. 85 31 Getter, Selma C. 94 APRIL 3 Ciccotelli, Ernest S. 72 JUNE 4 Cohen, Ada 88 2 Southwood, Catherine L. 92 4 Simboli, Alexander 95 4 Williams, Patricia M. 64 5 Regan, Dorothy K. 91 5 Richman, Florence 90 5 Bratsis, Irena 86 8 Gross, Terry 87 7 Montag, Paul P. 91 9 Martin, Paul G. 54 11 Barber, William J. 83 10 Richards, Delbert M. 78 11 Lagodimos, Vasiliki B. 90 10 Saunders, Ruth B. 87 13 Georgopoulos, Chris 92 12 Berteletti, Hugo J. 72 13 Plotner, Eleanor I. 55 17 Kamlin, Francis J. 78 15 Burke, Helen 96 23 Tzannos, Victoria D. 73 15 Lite, Gertrude 93 28 Buhnan, Francis G. 83 17 Pollack, Marshall 57 17 Springer, Judith R. 86 JULY 17 Martin, Bickford 87 2 Putnam, Joseph F. 72 18 Koyunigian, Regina 93 5 Hlozik, Jindrich 90 21 Kelly, Daniel J. 72 5 Zahos, Bessie C. 88 22 Stein, Sally 96 6 DiMare, Giuseppe A. 60 22 Muise, Claire C. 82 8 Monacci, Lillian H. 87 25 DelVecchio, Edna A. 89 10 DiFelice, Joseph A. 85 26 Gorham, Abigail T. 90 11 Randall, Winnifred C. 77 28 Bambini, Mario A. 78 11 Misiph, Samuel 76 13 Dalton, Lillian E. 91 MAY 16 Olen, Michael A. 68 1 O'Connor, Lore E. 84 17 Baron, Max 88 3 Hansen, Dorothy M. 94 19 Brueggeman, Frank R. 79 6 Rogers, James A. 17 22 Cedrone, Raffaela 84 7 Waterman, Frances 76 23 Levinson, Pauline 87 7 Johnson, Della P. 87 25 Crohan, John F. 69 9 Vetstein, Sally 88 25 Vallely, Joseph F. 81 9 Geller, Bertha 79 26 Minkwitz, Russell E. 78 92 26 Zoppa, Joseph 84 4 Hackett, Paul J. 85 26 Carroll, Gertrude H. 86 11 Drobnis, Rose 86 26 Bogni, Mary R. 84 19 Pino, Natalie L. 85 29 Katsirubas, Emelia 86 22 Benkart, Alma L. 81 29 Athens, Ethel C. 99 22 Smith, William A. 73 24 Cottuli, Dorothea B. 85 AUGUST 31 LaFrance, Minnie 88 4 Goldstein, Louis 82 4 Goodwin, Philip P. 86 NOVEMBER 6 Paul, Anne 90 4 Dunn, Daniel W. 79 6 Duff Sr., Kenneth J. 99 7 Sadof, Anna 91 8 Manning Sr., Edward F. 68 10 Niemi, Ralph O. 81 9 Wentrom, Marie J. 64 14 Giunta, Sylvia 87 10 Fama, Francis A. 76 15 Trypousis, George 90 10 Guiney, Claire A. 85 20 Romanelli, Francis J. 79 12 Goldblatt, Esther R. 64 24 Winters, John W. 66 16 Soule, Bernice L. 75 24 Gustafson, Lennart C. 83 17 Hennessey, John E. 60 27 Gavigan, Louise K. 99 17 Miller, Dorothy F. 88 29 Economou, Bertha 86 18 Zatsman, Ilya 71 30 Rovner, Max 89 19 Ladow, Anna J. 76 20 Drinan, Constance E. 83 DECEMBER 21 Dalton, Charlene C. 60 1 Papanti, Gertrude 101 25 Gaskin, Phyllis M. 76 2 Kelly, Alton S. 79 27 Burke Sr., William L. 91 5 Brennan, Rita M. 77 28 Feldman, Florence 89 6 Clark, Jack 92 28 Tolman, Clifford H. 99 7 Mahoney Sr., David E. 66 30 Keykera, Marion 102 8 Souliopoulos, Diohno 84 9 Stopnik, Betty 92 SEPTEMBER 10 Eames, Jonathan A. 40 4 Gilfix, Ruth G. 96 12 Bryant, Mary M. 79 5 Ruane, Mary R. 85 13 Schoenbaum, Ann 85 5 Crowley, Arthur D. 78 18 Lindquist, Donald E. 75 8 Treciokas, John P. 83 19 Bazer, Edith 84 9 Renzetti, EnioA. 77 20 Metrakas, Eudocia 87 16 Olden, Bertha V. 89 23 Taylor, Harriet G. 84 20 Grossbard, Hyman 94 25 Weingarten, Dora 97 21 Manganelli, Charlotte V. 95 25 Sidman, Maurice 98 24 Roberts, Harriet J. 63 26 Lydon, Phillis M. 65 27 Corbett, Margaret L. 73 27 Perlmutter, Rachel E. 89 30 Donnellan, Francis J. 88 27 Caffrey, Julia 93 27 Jardin, Manuel J. 81 OCTOBER 27 O'Mara, Frances F. 73 2 Alterman, Harry 69 31 Ledden, Stephen J. 72 2 Marram, Karen 48 31 Howlett Jr., Leslie J. 62 3 Goodliss, Louis 78 93 TOWN ELECTION April 6, 1999 1 2 3 4 5 6 Totals SELECTMEN George Jenkins 120 179 145 200 171 143 958 Blanks 50 75 54 50 74 38 341 Write-Ins 2 3 1 4 0 5 15 Total 172 257 200 254 245 186 1314 BOARD OF ASSESSORS Louis J. Sarno 120 175 146 193 174 135 943 Blanks 51 81 54 61 71 51 369 Write-Ins I I 0 0 0 0 2 Total 172 257 200 254 245 186 1314 BOARD OF HEALTH James N. Marathas 124 177 143 184 172 132 932 Blanks 46 79 57 68 73 54 377 Write-Ins 2 I 0 2 0 0 5 Total 172 257 200 254 245 186 1314 SCHOOL COMMITTEE James R. Sims 81 113 89 103 88 101 575 Marilyn G. Rodman 94 140 109 138 140 85 706 Anthony Braconi 81 120 71 112 97 70 551 Robert J. McCarthy 54 92 81 89 102 60 478 Write-Ins 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 Total 344 514 400 508 490 372 2628 PLANNING BOARD David J. Merrigan 110 172 133 171 158 128 872 Blanks 61 84 67 82 87 57 438 Write-Ins 1 i 0 I 0 1 4 Total 172 257 200 254 245 186 1314 T. OF PUBLIC LIBRARY Elizabeth Parker 104 157 131 168 157 121 838 Susan Cogliano 119 173 126 160 154 127 859 George T. Comeau 103 154 120 155 149 115 796 Blanks 188 285 223 279 275 194 1444 Write-Ins 2 2 0 0 0 I 5 Total 516 771 600 762 735 558 3942 HOUSING AUTHORITY Martin R. Dorian 125 179 137 182 167 136 926 Blanks 45 77 62 72 78 49 383 Write-Ins 2 1 I 0 0 I 5 Total 172 257 200 254 245 186 1314 94 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING FIRST SESSION APRIL 26, 1999 In accordance with the Warrant the Annual Town Meeting was con- vened on April 26, 1999 and called to order by the Town Clerk, Ralph D. Eames, at 7:37pm with 394 voters present. Deacon Edward Quigley delivered the invocation. The reading of the Warrant was dispensed with on a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously voted. The reading of the Constable's return was dispensed with on a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously voted. ARTICLE 1 Brewster Gifford was nominated and unanimously elected Moderator. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 2 Motion # 1 VOTED: That this 1999 Annual Town Meeting meet on consecutive Monday and Wednesday evenings (but not including Monday, May 24th) in the Morse Auditorium, Building B, Canton High School 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. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Motion #2 VOTED: 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 as employees of the town: Bernard Fallon, Superintendent of Buildings William T. Friel, Executive Secretary to the Board of Selectmen William Iannucci, Board of Health Agent Jeffrey Kaylor, Recreation Director Mark Lague, Director of Library 95 Christopher Laskey, Building Commissioner Kenneth Leon, Business Manager, School Department James Lynch, Assistant Superintendent of Schools James Murgia, Town Accountant Robert Murphy, Conservation Commission Agent Roger Nichols, Town Planner James Reardon, Assistant Collector/Treasurer Christine Tague, Finance Director James Smith, Management Information Systems Manager John Wieliczki, Deputy Assessor Ernest Williams, Superintendent of Public Works ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Motion #3 VOTED: 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 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. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Motion #4 VOTED: That during this town meeting the procedure under each war- rant 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 Moderator 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 (with- out reading the same aloud). 4. If a warrant article involves a zoning matter the Chair of the Finance Committee will defer her report until the report of the Planning Board has been received. If a warrant article involves a 96 personnel matter the Chair of the Finance Committee will defer her report until the report of the Personnel Board has been received. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Motion #5 VOTED: That in order to expedite the business of this meeting the fol- lowing articles are to be disposed of by a single vote under this motion, pro- vided, however, if a single member shall object to the inclusion of any article under this motion such article, upon such objection being state, will be removed from the list and voted upon separately. ARTICLE 4 (voted in Article 2 - Motion 5) VOTED: That the Town accept as trust funds all sums of money which were given or which were bequeathed to the Town during calendar year 1998 for the purpose of providing perpetual care to certain burial lots in the Canton Corner Cemetery and to appropriate the income earned during calen- dar year 1998 on such cemetery trust funds, amounting in the aggregate to $7,400.00 for the purpose of maintaining the said burial lots during fiscal year 2000. ARTICLE 6 (voted in Article 2 - Motion 5) VOTED: POSTPONED INDEFINITELY ARTICLE 12 (voted in Article 2 - Motion 5) VOTED: POSTPONED INDEFINITELY ARTICLE 15 (voted in Article 2 - Motion 5) VOTED: That, in accordance with the provisions of Section twelve (b) of Chapter thirty B, [MGL Chapter 30B, Section 12(b)], to authorize the Finance Director (in her capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) 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. ARTICLE 22 (voted in Article 2 - Motion 5) VOTED: That the Town appropriate, by transfer from the Assessors Overlay Reserve the sum of $85,000.00 to fund the triennial and decennial revaluation of real and personal property required by the rules and regula- tions promulgated by the Commissioner of Revenue pursuant to the author- ity of MGL Chapter 58, Sections 1 and lA. 97 ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 3 VOTED: That the Town hear reports of all committees appointed at previous Town Meetings which have not been discharged as follows: Chairman Richard Simons delivered a report for the Building Renovations Committee. Peg Mead delivered for the Library Building Committee. REPORTS ACCEPTED ARTICLE 26 VOTED: That the Town amend the Zoning By-Law, as most recently amended, by inserting a new Section 4.28, Build Factor, in substantially the following form: 4.28 Build Factor In all Residential Districts, no building except a one story build- ing of accessory use, shall be constructed on a lot which has a Build Factor of 23.00, or more. The purpose of the Build Factor is to limit the degree to which a lot may have an irregular or odd shape. The Build Factor is a ratio of lot perimeter to lot area and is calculated according to the following formula: Lot Perimeter (Squared) = Build Factor Actual Lot Area ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 30 VOTED: That the Town amend the General By-Laws of the Town, as most recently amended, by inserting into Article XVI, Miscellaneous, a new section (13) entitled "Restrictions on Water Use" in substantially the follow- ing form: RESTRICTIONS ON WATER USE 1. Authority. This by-law is adopted under the 'home rule' powers conferred on municipal governments by section six of article two of the amendments to the state constitution and by section thirteen of chapter forty-three B of the General Laws, and under municipal powers to protect the public peace, health, safety, general welfare and convenience of its inhabitants and the public generally, and including but not limited to, the provisions of General Laws 98 chapter forty, sections twenty-one, thirty-nine E, forty-one and forty-one A (MGL c. 40, section 21, 21D, 39E, 41 and 4lA). 2. Purpose. This by-law is enacted for the purpose of protecting, preserving and maintaining the public peace, health, safety, general welfare and convenience of its inhabitants and of the public generally by providing a method by which it can be assured there will be, at all times, an adequate supply of pure, fresh, wholesome water for human consumption and for bathing, cleaning and other per- sonal use and an adequate supply of water for fire fighting and fire suppression purposes. 3. Definitions. For the purpose of this by-law, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: "STATE OF WATER SUPPLY CONCERN" - A state o,f water sup- ply concern exists when the level in the Neponset River drops to a level predetermined or established by the Board of Selectmen as the threshold for such status, or in a particular circumstance, because of a then prevailing condition, the Board of Selectmen determines there is a then existing need to protect the water sup- ply and declares the condition to exist. "STATE OF WATER SUPPLY EMERGENCY" - A state of water supply emergency exists when the supply of water provided by the MWRA drops to a level predetermined or established by the Board of Selectmen as the threshold for such status, or in a partic- ular circumstance, because of a then prevailing condition, the Board of Selectmen determines there is a then existing need to protect the water supply and declares the condition to exist. "WATER TAKERS" - The term water takers includes all persons (natural or corporate) and every other entity of whatever form as may be, connected to the public water supply of the Town of Canton, whether or not the use of such water shall be billed in his, her or its name. 4. Restrictions on the Use of Water. A. Whenever the Board of Selectmen declare that a state of water supply concern or a state of water supply emergency exists, the Board of Selectmen may issue such restrictions, conditions, requirements, provisions or regulations restraining the use of water supplied by the Town as it may determine are necessary to protect the public water supply. 99 B. Whenever the Board of Selectmen determine to place restrictions, conditions, requirements, provisions or regula- tions restraining the use of water it shall give notice to the water takers, to the public and to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection in the manner provided in section 5, below. 5. Notification of restraint of water use. Notification of any provision, restriction, requirement or condi- tion with which users of water supplied by the Town of Canton are required to comply shall be deemed to be sufficient if it is published once in a newspaper of general circulation within the Town of Canton or by such other notice as is reasonably calcu- lated to reach and inform all water takers and others who use the water supply of the Town of Canton. 6. Violation of water supply regulations. A. Following a declaration by the Board of Selectmen that a state of water supply concern or a state of water supply emergency exists in the Town no person shall violate any water supply provision, condition, requirement or restric- tion imposed by the Board of Selectmen in a plan approved by the Department of Environmental Protection. B. Any person, being a water taker, an inhabitant of the Town, or otherwise, who violates any water restriction, condition, requirement, provision or regulation restraining the use of water imposed by the Board of Selectmen pursuant to the provisions of this by-law shall be punished by a fine of fifty dollars ($50). Each instance of noncompliance with any restriction, condition, requirement, provision or regulation restraining the use of water shall constitute a separate vio- lation. This by law shall be enforced in accordance with the provisions of Article 1, Section 2, of the General By-Laws of the Town of Canton. For the purpose of enforcing the pro- visions of this section the Superintendent of Public Works, or his designees, shall be deemed to be enforcing person(s). ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 21 VOTED: That the Town authorize a petition to be filed with the General Court (pursuant to the provisions of clause (1) of section eight of article II of the state constitution, as amended) for the enactment of a special law render- ing invalid the town vote to accept the provisions of MGL chapter thirty-two B, section eighteen taken under article thirty-seven of the warrant for the 100 Annual Town Meeting in 1998, such special law to be enacted in a form deter- mined by the general court to be best suited to serve the said purpose. ADOPTED MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS ARTICLE 38 Motion # 1 VOTED: That the sum of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) be appropriated, by transfer from "free cash", for the purpose of establishing a Traffic Mitigation Fund, said fund to be constituted as continu- ing appropriation to be used for the purpose of funding various 'remedies' to traffic 'snarls', 'bottlenecks' and other impediments to the free flow of traffic and to include studies, installation of traffic signal devices, signs, pavement markings, street widening, the conduct of traffic studies, and related activi- ties. ADOPTED MAJORITY VOICE VOTE Motion #2 VOTED: POSTPONED INDEFINITELY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Motion #3 VOTED: That the Town urge the state and federal legislators who rep- resent Canton in the General Court and in the Congress to support programs designed to assist municipal governments in the construction of local streets and roads and to take any other actions designed to improve traffic and transportation issues at the local government level, and that the Town Clerk be instructed to send a copy of this vote to U.S. Senators Edward M. Kennedy and John J. Kerry, to Representative in Congress John Joseph Moakley, to State Senators Marian Walsh and Brian Joyce and to Representative William Galvin. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 46 VOTED: That the Town amend its existing General By-Laws, as most recently amended by striking out section one of article X and inserting a new by-law regarding the Town Counsel in substantially the following form: Section 1 Town Counsel (a) Establishment, Appointment There shall be a Town Counsel who shall be an attorney admitted to practice in the Commonwealth and having a particular back- ground and experience in municipal law who shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen for a term not to exceed three years. 101 (b) Compensation, Conditions of Appointment The Town Counsel shall be employed under an individual con- tract of employment, as provided in Title II, section 3.02 (e) of the Personnel By-Law of the Town. (c) Authorities and Responsibilities The Town Counsel shall be responsible for the legal affairs of the Town and shall personally provide, or, shall personally supervise the provision by others, of all legal services necessary for the proper and efficient conduct of the Town's affairs. The Town Counsel shall keep the Board of Selectmen fully appraised of the status of all legal matters affecting the Town by frequent oral and written reports directly to it or to it through its Executive Secretary. In all matters assigned for trial to outside attorneys provision shall be made requiring such Counsel to meet with the Board of Selectmen and / or the office or agency being represented in such action, at such times as may be determined by the Board of Selectmen, or such office or agency, for pre-trial conferences and status reports. The Town Counsel shall devote some portion of time, to be deter- mined by the Board of Selectmen from time to time, to consist of regular office hours at the town hall, for the convenience of town offices and agencies. The Town Counsel shall also be available to meet and confer with town officers and employees, department heads and multiple member bodies at any time mutually conve- nient to the parties. The duties of the Town Counsel shall specifically include, but are not to be construed as limited to, the following matters: 1. Title examination for all real estate and other property to be acquired by the Town, approval of deeds and other instru- ments in writing under which the Town takes title to the same. 2. Draft all deeds, leases, conveyances and releases to be exe- cuted in behalf of the Town and all contracts, bonds, oblig- ations or other agreements in writing whereby the Town assumes any pecuniary, contractual or other liability to be executed by any town official, board, department or com- mittee by virtue of any special or general authorization. 3. Draft formal orders, notices, votes, adjudications or decrees for the layout, relocation, alteration or discontinuance of town ways and for the taking of lands or interests in lands, in behalf of the Town, by purchase or eminent domain, for any municipal purpose. 102 4. Attend all town meetings and, at the request of the Moderator thereof, advise the town meeting on questions of law relating to the subject matter of any matter before the town meeting and as to the form of proposed votes or motions or the legality of any particular action proposed to be taken by the town meeting. 5. Provide advice or opinion to all elective or appointive town officers, multiple member bodies, or departments as to any function of their respective offices or on any specific ques- tion of law in relation thereto. 6. Appear and act as attorney for the Town, or for any town officer in their official capacity, in any suit, action com- plaint or court proceedings in which the town, or such town officer in their official capacity, is a party plaintiff or a party defendant, subject to the advice and consent of the Board of Selectmen. 7. Appear and act for the Town and its officers, boards and committees before state and county boards and officials, executive departments and committees of the legislature, in all proceedings involving the rights, duties or interests of the Town, subject to the request and direction of the Board of Selectmen. 8. Appear for and defend any town officer against whom in person any suit or proceedings in court has been brought, founded on a official action performed in good faith rela- tive to a matter in which the Town in its corporate capacity has a duty to perform, a right to defend, or an interest to protect, provided the Board of Selectmen, at the request of such officer, directs the Town Counsel, in writing, so to do. 9. Advise the Board of Selectmen with respect to the question of whether or not to compromise and settle claims or suits against the Town. 10. To develop, organize and maintain, in current status, all town legal files and records including both paper and com- puter data information. 11. To perform such other duties related to the office of Town Counsel as may from time to time be assigned by vote of the Board of Selectmen. 12. Additional Counsel, Special Counsel - No town agency shall, unless authorized by state statute, by a vote of the 103 Town, or a vote of the Board of Selectmen, employ, advise with or consult any attorney or counselor at law, other than the Town Counsel, with regard to its duties, or to any town business, provided, however, that whenever a jurisdictional dispute shall arise between two or more town agencies and the matter appears to be one which is proper for a judicial determination such authorization to employ legal counsel shall not be denied. In certain cases it is recognized that the Town Counsel might be inconvenienced by a conflict of interest, or by the appearance of a conflict of interest, in such cases separate, independent counsel shall be employed by the Town. The Town Counsel, after consultation with the affected agencies, shall decide which agency (if any) it wishes to represent. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 37 VOTED: That the Town amend the General By-Laws, as most recently amended, by changing, in Article 18, certain of the fees relating to fire alarms, as follows: Section 3.A Increase from $200 to $250 the annual fee for pre-1999 connections to the Canton Fire Department through a master box. Section 3.B Increase from $20 to $30 the permit fee to install a connection to the Canton Fire Department through a master box. Increase from $100 to $125 the connection fee to install a connection to the Canton Fire Department through a master box. Increase from $200 to $250 the annual fee for a connection to the Canton Fire Department through a master box. Section 3.C Increase from $50 to $75 the per day penalty for a violation of section 3. Section 4.A Increase from $200 to $250 the annual fee for pre-1999 connections to the Canton Fire Department through a direct connection. Section 4.B Increase from $20 to $30 the permit fee to install a connection to the Canton Fire Department through a direct connection. 104 Increase from $100 to $125 the connection fee to install a connection to the Canton Fire Department through a direct connection. Increase from $200 to $250 the annual fee for a connection to the Canton Fire Department through a direct connection. Section 4.C Increase from $50 to $75 the per day penalty for a violation of section 4. Section 5 Increase from $50 to $75 the per day penalty imposed for failing to pro- vide updated information on master box and direct connections. Section 6 Increasing the penalty for multiple malfunctions (false alarms) in one calendar year, as follows: 4 through 6 malfunctions from $50 to $75 per malfunction 7 through 11 malfunctions from $200 to $250 per malfunction each malfunction after 11 $300 to $500 per malfunction ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 18 Motion # 1 VOTED: That the Conservation Commission is hereby authorized to establish a revolving fund, pursuant to the provisions of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2, to which shall be credited all sums received by it for the rental and use of any portion of the property known as Pequitside Farm, including but not limited to, rental payments for occupancy of the, so-called, Little Red House; payments for use of any room or rooms in the main build- ing; payments for use of any portion of the, so-called, Tavern; and payments received for the use of any other portion of the building or grounds. The Conservation Commission is hereby authorized to expend from such revolving fund an amount not to exceed $10,000 annually and any amounts generated above $10,000 on an annual basis shall be returned to the General Fund. These funds may become available for the purpose of main- taining, improving and renovation any portion or portions of such property. Such expenditures shall be made for these purposes as set out in the master plan for maintenance, improvement, and renovation of Pequitside Farm, a copy of which is on file in the office of the Town Clerk and copy of which is available for public review at the office of the Conservation Commission. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 105 Motion #2 VOTED: That the Conservation Commission is hereby authorized to establish a revolving fund, pursuant to the provisions of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2, to which shall be credited all sums received by it from appli- cants for permits, pursuant to the fourth paragraph of section four of article XV of the town's General By-Laws, for the engagement of engineers, hydrolo- gists, and other experts engaged by it to assist the Conservation Commission in its review of applications for work in wetlands, or bordering wetlands. The Conservation Commission is hereby authorized to expend from such revolving fund such amounts as may be necessary based on bills and other statements for services received from or submitted by engineers, hydrologists, and other experts engaged by it for such purposes. Said fund not to exceed $12,500 annually. Any balance remaining in such fund after the project has been completed shall be returned to the applicant. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Motion #3 VOTED: That the Beautification Commission be and hereby is autho- rized to establish a revolving fund, pursuant to the provisions of MGL Chapter 44, Section fifty-three E 1/2, to which shall be credited all fees received by it from the sale of bricks and/or paving blocks for the area to be improved in front of the Town Library and at Memorial Hall. The Beautification Committee, with the approval of the board of Selectmen shall pay for the services required to prepare the area and to install the said bricks and paving blocks from the proceeds of such sales. The Beautification Committee, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen may expend other sums from this fund for other beautification projects in the town. The total amount to be expended from such fund shall not exceed $15,000 in any one year. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Motion #4 VOTED: That the School Committee be and hereby is authorized to establish a revolving fund, pursuant to the provisions of MGL Chapter 44, Section fifty-three E 1/2, to which shall be credited all fees received by it from, or on behalf of, students who desire to use the town's school bus trans- portation system, but are not entitled to do so. The School Committee is hereby authorized to expend all sums received by it for such purposes for the payment of bills and charges in connection with pupil transportation. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 106 Motion #5 VOTED: That the School Committee be and hereby is authorized to establish a revolving fund, pursuant to the provisions of MGL Chapter 44, Section fifty-three E 1/2, to which shall be credited all fees received by it from, or on behalf of, students who are enrolled in pre-school or after school tuition based educational programs. The School Committee is hereby autho- rized to expend all sums received by it for such purposes for the payment of bills and charges in connection with such pre-school and after school supple- mentary educational programs. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 42 VOTED: That the Town will instruct its State Senators and its State Representative to the General Court to support and to seek to have enacted legislation to amend or to revise the percentage of affordable housing required to exist in a community before the full impact of sections twenty to twenty-three of Chapter Forty B of the General Laws are relaxed by reducing the same from ten to seven percent until the average percent of such housing in the cities and towns of the Commonwealth is five percent. DEFEATED MAJORITY VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 19 VOTED: POSTPONED INDEFINITELY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 33 VOTED: POSTPONED INDEFINITELY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 24 VOTED: That the Town amend the Zoning By-Law, as most recently amended, by inserting a new Section 5.0 regulating and governing develop- ment in flood plain areas of the Town, in the form as is set out in a Flood Plain Provision: 107 TOWN OF CANTON FLOOD PLAIN ZONING BY-LAW E. ARTICLE V SPECIAL REGULATIONS 5.0 Flood Hazard Areas Flood Hazard Areas are hereby defined as 5.03 Federal Flood Plain Districts and 5.04 Special Flood Hazard Areas. 5.01 Special Permit Applications 5.01.1 Any person desiring a special permit for any use set out in Section 5.0 Flood Hazard Area shall submit an application to the Board of Appeals, in accor- dance with the provisions of Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws as amended. The application shall be accompanied by plans of any construction and of the premises on which it is to be situated. All plans shall show existing and pro- posed finished ground contours at two foot inter- vals. Contours shall be delineated within 200 feet of the proposed construction. 5.01.2 Copies of the application for special permit to the Board of Appeals with accompanying plans shall also be sent or delivered by the applicant at the time of said filing to the Building Commissioner, Superintendent of Public Works, Board of Health, Conservation Commission and Planning Board for their recommendations to the Board of Appeals. 5.01.3 All plans required by this by-law shall be certified by a Massachusetts Registered Land Surveyor or a Massachusetts Registered Professional Civil Engineer. 5.02 Limits of Authority Nothing contained in this Section 5.0 shall limit the author- ity of the Board of Health with respect to premises in the Federal Flood Plain District and the Special Flood Hazard Areas or limit the applicability of the Canton Building Code to any structure in the Federal Flood Plain District or Special Flood Hazard Area. 5.03 Federal Flood Plain Districts 5.03.1 Purpose In order to reduce flood losses, to preserve and maintain ground water table, protect the public 108 health and safety of persons and property against hazards of flood water inundation, to limit and con- trol the development of flood-prone areas and hav- ing taken into account flood plain management pro- grams in effect in neighboring areas, the following Federal Flood Plain District Regulations are hereby adopted and shall take precedence over any other By-Law or Zoning By-Law. 5.03.2 Boundaries of the Federal Flood Plain District A. Federal Flood Plain Districts are hereby estab- lished as an overlay district and include those areas designated as Zones A, Al-30 as set forth on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), dated 6-4-87 on file with the Planning Board, the Conservation Commission, the Department of Public Works and the Building Department. Said maps, together with the index, the Town of Canton Flood Insurance Study and all explanatory matters thereon, shall be deemed to be part of this by-law and are incorporated herein by reference. B. The 100 year flood level is indicated on said Index and Maps as a Base Flood (100 year) Elevation Line. 5.03.3 Development Regulations A. New construction or substantial improve- ments of residential structures within a Federal Flood Plain District (herein defined) shall have the lowest floor (including base- ment) elevated to or above the 100 year flood level as shown on the maps hereinafter described. Non-residential structures within Federal Flood Plain District shall either be similarly elevated or, together with attendant utility and sanitary facilities, be flood proofed watertight to or above the 100 year flood level. B. The Zoning Board of Appeals may by special permit exempt from the requirements of this Section 5.03 any structures which would be functionally impaired by such measures, which would require waterside location and which are not used for sustained human 109 occupancy; provided that the Zoning Board of Appeals finds that such structures do not substantially derogate from the purposes set forth in Section 5.03. C. No permit for any use, including land fill, shall be granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals in a Federal Flood Plain District unless the Authority finds that the proposed use, when combined with all other uses and anticipated uses, will not increase the water surface elevation of the 100 year flood level more than one foot at any point. D. Substantial improvements shall be construed to include among other things repair, con- struction or alteration costing fifty percent (50%) or more of the actual cash value of the structure before improvement or, if damaged, before damage occurred. E. Where watertight flood proofing of a struc- ture is permitted, a registered professional engineer or architect shall certify to the Building Commissioner that the methods used are adequate to withstand the flood depths, pressures and velocities, impact and uplift forces and other factors associated with the 100 year flood level. In all events con- struction shall conform to the minimum stan- dards of the State Building code. The Building Commissioner shall obtain and permanently maintain the engineers or architects certifica- tion of compliance with the elevation and flood proofing requirements for new con- struction or for substantial improvements to existing sites. 5.04 Special Flood Hazard Areas The Special Flood Hazard Area is defined as all lands along and sloping to the Neponset River and the Canton River also known as the East Branch, the elevation of which land is lower than 50 feet above Mean Sea Level based on the Massachusetts Geodetic Datum of 1929. The Special Flood Hazard Area is superimposed over any other district estab- lished by this Zoning By-Law. 110 5.04.1 Development Regulations: A. No building shall be placed upon the land in the Special Flood Hazard Area within 150 feet of the center of the Neponset River or within 75 feet of the centerline of the Canton River. B. There shall be no filling, dumping, excavating or altering of the land in the Special Flood Hazard Area within 150 feet of the center line of the Neponset River or within 75 feet of the centerline of the Canton River unless a Special Permit is issued by the Board of Appeals. 5.04.2 Additional Uses by Special Permit The land in the Special Flood Hazard Area, except as provided in Section 5.04 hereof, may be used for any purpose otherwise permitted in the underlying district except that: A. No building, wall, dam or other structure shall be erected, constructed, altered, enlarged or otherwise created or moved for any purpose unless a Special Permit from the Board Appeals is issued. B. Except on public ways, dumping, filling, excavating or transferring of any earth mater- ial within the Special Flood Hazard Area is prohibit unless a Special Permit from the Board of Appeals is issued. C. Proper operation and maintenance of dams and water control devices are permitted uses under this section. This includes the tempo- rary alteration of the water level for emer- gency or maintenance purposes and the removal of any and all flash-boards on a pri- vately owned dam in order to lower the water level. D. Municipal use, including but not limited to waterworks, pumping stations and parks, is permitted under this section. 5.04.3 Issuance of Special Permits within the Special Flood Hazard Area The Board of Appeals, after holding a public hear- ing, may issue a permit under this Section 5.04 111 Special Flood Hazard Areas if it finds that the use of the lands deemed subject to periodic or seasonal flooding shall not be used for residential, business, limited industrial or industrial purposes in such a manner as to endanger the health, safety, or welfare of any persons or properties or adversely affect environmental conditions within the Special Flood Hazard Area. In deciding applications for a special permit under this section, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Board of Appeals shall assure: A. That within the Special Flood Hazard Area the basement floor elevation or the lowest floor elevation, if there is no basement floor, of any structure, used or to be used for a dwelling specifically including transient accommodations such as in hotels or motels (anything to the contrary in this by-law notwithstanding), shall be at least 52 feet above said Mean Sea Level. B. That all structures be so designed and secured that during flooding: B.1 The foundation would not be under- mined, and B.2 The structure will not be floated off, battered off or swept away. C. That safe vehicular and pedestrian movement to, over, and from the premises is provided on ways having a minimum elevation of no less than 49 feet above said Mean Sea Level; provided however, that the Board of Appeals by special permit grant an exception to the requirements of this Section 5.04 Special Flood Hazard Area to allow such ways to meet ways existing at the time of the adoption of this Section 5.04. D. That because of the location or elevation of the building or filling of the area, there will be no danger of pollution to on site water facili- ties providing water for human consumption. 112 E. That the methods of drainage are designed in accordance with accepted engineering prac- tice. F. If any land included in the Special Flood Hazard Area is found by the Board of Appeals not in fact to be subject to seasonal or periodic flooding, and found in fact not to have been flooded during the highest flood of record for said land, the Board of Appeals may grant a Special Permit exempting said land from the application of this Section 5.04 Special Flood Hazard Area. G. Where public sewerage is not available, no building permit shall be issued until the Board of Health has issued a permit under this section approving the proposed sanitary and storm drainage systems or has allowed forty-five (45) days to elapse after receipt of the application for a Special Permit. H. No occupancy permit shall be issued until the Board of Appeals, the Building Inspector, the Board of Health, the Planning Board and Superintendent of the Public Works Department have received a certified plan showing the foundation and floor elevations, grading of the premises, elevations of the completed construction and all elevations of the various elements that make up the sewage disposal system, and that all requirements of all permits are satisfied. I. Where public sewerage is not available, in consideration of any of the items under "Section 5.04.4 Issuance of Special Permits", the Board of Health and the Board of Appeals shall consider the minimum ground water level in the Special Flood Hazard Area to be 50 feet above said Mean Sea Level unless data indicates a higher ground water level. 5.04.4 Severability of Provisions The invalidity of any provisions of this Section 5.0 Flood Hazard Areas shall not invalidate any other provisions of said section. 113 ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 53 VOTED: POSTPONED INDEFINITELY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 55 VOTED: POSTPONED INDEFINITELY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 23 Amended to add to end of paragraph 4.51.5 the following words: (viii) shall not result in an increase in runoff to the Town's drainage system or to additional runoff to adjacent lots. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE VOTED: That the Town amend the Zoning By-Law, as most recently amended, by inserting a new section 4.5 regulating and governing earth removal in the town, as follows: TOWN OF CANTON EARTH REMOVAL ZONING BY-LAW D. ARTICLE IV GENERAL REGULATIONS 4.5 Earth Removal 4.51 Permit Required 4.51.1 No soil, loam, sand, gravel, stone or other earth materials shall be removed from any premises within the Town unless such removal will consti- tute an exemption as hereinafter provided or is done pursuant to a special permit therefor issued by the designated Special Permit Granting Authority (SPGA). 4.51.2 The Zoning Board of Appeals shall be the Special Permit Granting Authority (SPGA) for all purposes under Section 4.5 Earth Removal except for subdivi- sion developments, where the Planning Board shall be the Special Permit Granting Authority. 4.51.3 It is the intention of this by law that the removal of earth materials from any parcel of land for which a preliminary or definitive subdivision plan has been 114 prepared shall be allowed only pursuant to a spe- cial permit therefor issued by the Planning Board acting as the Special Permit Granting Authority. Consequently, tentative or final approval of a sub- division plan shall not be construed as authorizing the removal of earth material from the premises, even in connection with the construction of streets shown on the subdivision plan. 4.51.4 No permit for removal of earth materials (including temporary structures accessory thereto), shall be granted unless the appropriately designated Special Permit Granting Authority finds that the earth removal operations conducted under such permit, subject to the conditions imposed thereby, shall be in the best interest of the Town. The Special Permit Granting Authority shall adopt rules, regulations and standards governing the administration of applications for special permits under this section. 4.51.5 An earth removal operation deemed by the Special Permit Granting Authority to be in the best interest of the Town (i) shall not be injurious or dangerous to the public health or safety, (ii) shall not produce noise, dust, or other effects observable at the lot lines in amounts seriously objectionable or detri- mental to the normal use of adjacent property (iii) shall not result in transportation of materials on ways giving access to the land in question which will cause traffic congestion or hazards, (iv) shall not result in transportation which will cause undue injury to the roadway surfaces, (v) shall not result in change in topography and cover which will be disadvantageous to the most appropriate use of the land on which the operation is conducted, (vi) shall not have a material adverse effect on the health or safety of persons living in the neighborhood or on the use or amenities of adjacent land (vii) or shall not have a material adverse effect on the water quality of the Town's aquifers, (viii) shall not result in an increase in runoff to the Town's drainage sys- tem or to additional runoff to adjacent lots. 4.51.6 Earth removal operations are prohibited within the Groundwater Protection District within ten (10) feet of historical high groundwater as determined from monitoring wells and historical water table fluctual 115 tion data compiled by the United States Geological Survey, except for building foundations, roads or utility work. 4.51.7 Earth removal operations or vegetative removal are prohibited within a thirty (30) foot buffer zone along any lot, tract, or parcel of land all of which is not owned by the applicant(s) for a gravel removal permit. 4.51.8 A report outlining environmental concerns relating to the proposed gravel removal operation is required as part of the Special Permit process. The report shall include an Existing Conditions Site Analysis Plan showing wetlands, slopes over 15 percent, soil conditions, fall water tables, areas within the Flood Hazard Areas, Groundwater Protection District, and such other natural features as the Special Permit Granting Authority may request. The report shall also include an evaluation of the impact of the gravel removal operations on the water quality and hydrology of the immediate neighborhood. 4.52 Exemptions 4.52.1 Special Exemptions The removal of earth material from any premises for the following operations shall constitute a Special Exemption. Earth material is defined as sod, loam, sand, gravel, stone or other similar earth material. A. The removal of less than twenty-five (25) cubic yards of earth material in the aggregate in any year from any one lot, tract or parcel of land. B. The transfer of less than one hundred (100) cubic yards of earth material from one part of a lot, tract or parcel of land to another part of the same lot, tract, or parcel of land all of which is owned by the same person or per- SONS. C. The removal of earth material from land in use by the Town or other government agency. 116 D. The removal of earth material necessarily excavated in connection with the lawful con- struction of a building or structure, or of a driveway, parking lot, sidewalk or path inci- dental to any such building or structure, pro- vided that the quantity of material removed does not exceed that actually displaced by the portion of building, structure, driveway, parking lot, sidewalk or path below finished grade. 4.52.2 Exemptions for Existing Lawful Operations Any land use contra to Section 4.51 hereof, includ- ing sand pits, gravel pits, or other earth removal activity, in lawful operation on any parcel of land on the date of adoption of this By-Law may con- tinue unless or until abandoned or, if operating under a special permit issued under any prior By-Law of the Town, until the expiration thereof. Such permits shall not be renewed. Discontinuance for more than twelve (12) consecutive months shall be deemed to constitute abandonment. However, no use of land contra to Section 4.51 hereof shall be extended by any increase in the area of excavation after said adoption date or increase in the excava- tion depth below the grade of the lowest excavated area after said adoption date. 4.53 Zoning Board of Appeals acting as the Special Permit Granting Authority 4.53.1 Subject always to Section 1.23 Special Permits and Exceptions hereof, each application for a permit of earth material removal shall be accompanied by a plan, submitted in duplicated (the exact size and number of copies of which may be indicated by rule of the Zoning Board of Appeals, prepared at the expense of the applicant by a Registered Land Surveyor or Civil Engineer showing (i) the existing contours of the land (ii) the contours as proposed after completion of the operation, (iii) the proposed lateral support to all adjacent property, (iv) the pro- posed drainage, (v) other information necessary to indicate the complete physical characteristics of the proposed operation. 117 4.53.2 Within ten (10) days after receipt of the plan, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall transmit a copy thereof to the Planning Board, which said Board may, at its discretion, investigate the case and report in writing its recommendations to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall not take final action on such applica- tion until it has received a report thereon from the Planning Board, or until said Planning Board has allowed thirty-five (35) days to elapse after receipt of such plan without submission of a report. 4.54 Planning Board acting as the Special Permit Granting Authority Same as above Section 4.53 Zoning Board acting as the Special Permit Granting Authority but substi- tute Planning Board for Board of Appeals and Board of Appeals for Planning Board. 4.55 Conditions of Permit 4.55.1 In granting a permit hereunder, the Special Permit Granting Authority shall impose reasonable condi- tions specially designed to safeguard the neighbor- hood and the Town, which shall include conditions as to (i) method of removal, (ii) type and location of temporary structures, (iii) hours of operation, (iv) policing of traffic entering and leaving site, (v) routes for transporting the material through the Town, (vi) area and depth of excavation, (vii) dis- tance of excavation to street and lot lines, (viii) steepness of slopes excavated, (ix) reestablishment of ground levels and grades, (x) provisions for tem- porary and permanent drainage, (xi) disposition of boulders and tree stumps, (xii) replacement of a minimum of four (4) inches of high grade topsoil over the area of removal, and (xiii) planting of the area to suitable cover, including trees. 4.55.2 No permit of removal of earth material shall be used for a period of more than one (1) year in a Residential District or more than three (3) years in a Non-Residential District, although such a permit may be renewed for additional periods in the same manner as for initial issuance. Where the duration of the permit exceeds 30 calendar days the Special Permit Granting Authority shall require a bond or 118 other security to ensure compliance with its condi- tions of authorization, unless, in a particular case, it specifically finds that such security is not warranted and so states in its decision, giving the reasons for its finding. Where the duration of the permit is 30 calendar days or less, the Special Permit Granting Authority may, in its discretion, require such secu- rity as hereafter set forth for all special permits. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 54 VOTED: POSTPONED INDEFINITELY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE APRIL 28, 1999 SECOND SESSION ATTENDANCE 323 ARTICLE 41 Lisa Sawtelle presented a substitute motion that the subject matter of Article 41 be referred to a special committee to be appointed by the Town Moderator to consist of fifteen persons who shall investigate and study the ramifications a moratorium on building construction would have on this community, and/or a phased growth and development plan might have, and/or building cap might have on the community, and who shall determine th, costs, the components and other elements to be contained therein and the time frame necessary to develop such plan or plans for the Town. Said com- mittee to report to the Annual Town Meeting in 2000. ADOPTED MAIORITY VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 28 VOTED: That the Town amend the Zoning By-Law, as most recently, amended, in Section 4.21, (Lot Area and Width in Residential Districts), so that the section after amendment will be substantially as follows: 4.21 Lot Area and Width in Residential Districts In all Residential Districts, no building except a one-story build- ing of accessory use shall be constructed on a lot having less than the required Lot Area or having less width, measured through that part of the building where the lot is narrowest, than the 119 Required Lot Width Through Building, or having less than the Minimum Required Non-wetland Area specified in the following table for the District in which said lot is located, and not more than one building constructed as a dwelling, or so used, shall be located on each lot except that an apartment house may, subject to the conditions of a Special Permit, be authorized to consist of more than one building on a lot. Lot Width Minimum Lot Area Through Required District Required Building Non-Wetland Area Residence AA 45,000 s.f. 200 feet 20,000 s.f. Residence A 30,000 s.f. 150 feet 15,000 s.f. Residence B 15,000 s.f. 115 feet 10,000 s.f. Residence C 10,000 s.f, 100 feet 7,500 s.f. General Residence 10,000 s.f. 100 feet 7,500 s.f. In computing the "Non-Wetland Area" required for a residential lot, no portion of any brook, stream, creek, river, pond, lake, reservoir or other water body, or freshwater wetland, or portion thereof, as such terms are defined in General Laws Chapter One Hundred Thirty-one, Section Forty, or in 310 Code of Massachusetts Regulations may be included in the minimum required Non-Wetland Area. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 51 VOTED: That the Town amend its existing General By-Laws, as most recently amended, by striking out in their entirety sections 3, 4, 5 and 10 of article VIII, and by inserting in Article VIII a new section 10, as follows: Section 10: Procedure for Procurements All purchases and other procurements of supplies, articles, materials and services by town officers and town employees shall be made in conformity with the procedures required by chapter thirty B of the General Laws. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 13 Motion # 1 VOTED: That the Town appropriate, by transfer from Fund #173 (Insurance Proceeds over $20,000), the sum of $40,000 to Account 120 #12204-58405, said sum to supplement an appropriation made by a vote under Motion 12, Article 11, ATM 1997 to construct a central town motor fuel storage facility. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Motion #2 VOTED: That the Town appropriate, by transfer from "free cash", the sum of $46,000 to Account #14332-52901 said sum to be used to supplement the appropriation made for Rubbish Removal. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Motion #3 VOTED: That the Town appropriate, by transfer from "free cash", the sum of $75,000 to Account #12201-51300 said sum to be used to supplement the appropriation made for fire department overtime. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Motion #4 VOTED: That the Town appropriate, by transfer from "free cash", the sum of $10,000 to Account #15101-51200 said sum to be used to supplement the appropriation made for temporary employees under the Board of Health. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Motion #5 VOTED: That the Town appropriate, by transfer from "free cash", the sum of $8,750 to Account #14202-52010 said sum to be used to supplement the appropriation made for consulting engineers in the Department of Public Works to fund a drainage study on Pleasant Garden Road. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Motion # 6 VOTED: That because the funds appropriated and transferred under this Warrant Article are to be expended, now, in the current fiscal year, the votes under said Article are hereby declared to be immediately necessary for the preservation of the peace, health, safety and general convenience of the inhabitants of the Town and, pursuant to the provisions of Article 4, Section 24 of the Town's General By-Laws, shall take full force and effect immedi- ately. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 121 ARTICLE 39 VOTED: POSTPONED INDEFINITELY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 52 Amended motion that the words "from Lewis Street to Walnut Street along Washington Street" follow the words "target area" in Section 2. ADOPTED MAJORITY VOICE VOTE VOTED: 1. That the Town Meeting does endorse, in principle, the work which has been accomplished to date with respect to renewing the Downtown Central Business District. 2. That the area shown on the proposed amendment to the Zoning Map be endorsed as a target area from Lewis Street to Walnut Street along Washington Street for which a final revitalization plan is to be prepared for presentation to a future Town Meeting. 3. That the subject matter of Articles 52, 53 and 54 be referred to a Special Commission to consist of four members appointed by the Board of Selectmen, three members appointed by the Planning Board and the Town Planner, ex efficio. The members appointed by the Board of Selectmen and the Planning Board may, but need not be, members of the respective Boards. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 49 VOTED: POSTPONED INDEFINITELY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 36 VOTED: That the Town accept the provisions of section four of chapter seventy-three of the acts of 1986, as amended by chapter one hundred and twenty-six of the acts of 1988, granting, in order to provide relief from the impact of revaluation, an additional real estate tax exemption to taxpayers who qualify for certain tax exemptions under section five of chapter fifty-nine of the General Laws. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 4O VOTED: That the Town request its State Senators and its State Representative in the General Court support the adoption of state legislation 122 to assist municipal governments to acquire property for park, recreation, con- servation and other open space purposes and to request its Senators and Representatives to the Congress of the United States support federal legisla- tion on the same subject, and that the Town Clerk be instructed to send a copy of this vote to U.S. Senators Edward M. Kennedy and John J. Kerry, to Representative on Congress John Joseph Moakley, to State Senators Marian Walsh and Brian Joyce and to Representative William Galvin. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 14 Motion # 1 VOTED: That the Town appropriate, by transfer from "free cash", the sum of $126,686 to Account #13002-57000 and to appropriate, by transfer from Fund #176 (Supplementary Lottery Aid) the sum of $128,314 to Account #13002-57000 said aggregate sum ($255,000) to be used to supplement the appropriation made in the public school budget for special educational tuition payments. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Motion #2A VOTED: That the Town appropriate, by transfer from Account #19101-51159 (Employee Contract Benefits) the sum of $20,000 to be used to supplement the appropriation made in the public school budget to fund the nurses contract. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Motion # 2B VOTED: That the Town appropriate, by transfer from "free cash", the sum of $4,324 to Account #13001-51001 to be used to supplement the appro- priation made in the public school budget for the maintenance director's con- tract. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Motion #3 VOTED: That because the funds appropriated and transferred under this Warrant Article are to be expanded, now, in the current fiscal year, the votes under said Article are hereby declared to be immediately necessary for the preservation of the peace, health, safety and general convenience of the inhabi- tants of the Town and, pursuant to the provisions of Article 4, Section 14 of the Town's General By-Laws, shall take full force and effect immediately. 123 ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 11 Motion # 1 VOTED: That the Town fix the salary and compensation for all elected officials of the Town, as follows: Board of Assessors $2,400 for each member Board of Health $ 600 for each member Board of Selectmen $1,400 for each member and an additional $200 to Chairperson ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Motion #2 VOTED: That the Town fix the salary compensation of the Town Clerk at $45,896 and that the sum of $1,765 be appropriated and that the Town Accountant be authorized to assign and credit such amount to the salary account for the Town Clerk. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 45 John Connolly presents a substitute motion that: A. Whenever the Town shall construct or improve a public work, in the nature of a public utility, including but limited to a sanitary sewer, or a water line, or a storm drain, or makes another improvement which provides a benefit to a particular class or group of persons which is determinable, and distinct from the general advantage to the public at large, betterments shall be assessed against the abutting land owners in the manner pro- vided in Chapter eighty of the General Laws. B. The apportionment of betterments shall be made after all state and or federal grants in aid and other contributions towards the full cost have been deducted from the total project cost. The Moderator declares the substitute motion does not carry. VOTED: POSTPONED INDEFINITELY MAJORITY VOICE VOTE 124 ARTICLE 44 VOTED: That the Town amend its existing General By-Laws, as most recently amended, by inserting into section XIV, at the end thereof a new sec- tion governing the making of repairs to private ways, as follows: Section O0 Maintenance and Repair of Private Ways (a) Permitted Maintenance and Repairs When public necessity and the interest of public safety require it, the following types of maintenance and repairs may be performed on approved private ways at a time and in a manner determined by the Superintendent of the Department of Public Works, or his designee: (1) Grading, including and furnishing of gravel, fill or other materials as required to properly repair the roadway surface. (2) Maintenance, repair or replacement of drainage systems including piping, culverts, catch basins and other drainage structures. (3) Patching of potholes and heaved areas. (4) Crack sealing as required to preserve the integrity of the roadway surface. Such maintenance and repairs may be under- taken on the initiative of the Superintendent of the Department of Public Works. Such mainte- nance and repairs may be undertaken upon receipt by the Department of Public Works of a petition signed by the owners of not less than fifty-one percent (51%.) of the frontage abutting the private way. (b) Annual Expenditure of Town Funds: Cash Deposit~ Liability The annual expenditure of Town funds on any individual private way for the above listed maintenance and repairs shall not exceed five hundred dollars ($500) per mile or portion thereof for labor and materials. In the event that mainte- nance and repairs in excess of this amount shall be required, betterment charges shall be assessed to all abutters. 125 A cash deposit shall not be required prior to under- taking these maintenance and repairs. Neither the Town nor its officers or employees shall be liable on account of any damages resulting from such maintenance and repairs. (c) List of Approved Private Ways A complete list of all private ways to which this section applies shall be kept by the Town Clerk. The Superintendent of the Department of Public Works shall, annually, submit a list of additions or deletions to said list to be approved by the Board of Selectmen at least ninety (90) calendar days before the start of the fis- cal year. All of the approved private ways shall be posted with an appropriate sign stating "Private Way" at the points where they enter upon or unite with an existing public way. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 34A VOTED: POSTPONED INDEFINITELY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 25 VOTED: That the Town amend the Zoning By-Law, as most recently amended, by deleting the existing Section 4.39, Corner Lots, and Section 4.39.1, and inserting in their place a new section 4.39, Corner Lots, in the fol- lowing form: Delete existing provision: 4.39 Corner Lots In all Residential Districts, in the case of a corner lot, the mea- sured distance between any side of a dwelling, not facing a street, and the corresponding side of its lot shall need not exceed the Required Side Yard Width for the District in which the corner lot is located. 4.39.1 In all residential districts no swimming pools shall be placed so as to be nearer the line of any street than the required setback distance for the main building in that dis- trict. And in all residential districts no swimming pools shall be placed nearer than 10 feet from any abutting prop- erty lines. 126 Insert new provision: 4.39 Corner Lots In all Residential Districts, in the case of a corner lot, no dwelling or swimming pool shall be constructed so as to be nearer to the line of any street than the "Required Setback Distance" or nearer to the side lines or rear lines of its lot than the "Required Rear Yard Depth" specified for the district in which the corner lot is located. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 35 VOTED: That the Town amend the Zoning Map, as most recently amended, by changing the designation of certain land in the Sherman Street, Cross Street, Sanford Road area now zoned General Residence to Residence C, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of Revere Street and Sherman Street head- ing SOUTHWESTERLY along Revere Street for approximately four hundred and fifty feet (4501); thence heading SOUTHEASTERLY for approximately one thousand seven hundred and fifty feet (1,750) parallel to the railroad right-of-way; thence heading NORTHEAST- ERLY along land now and formerly of Canton Commons Trust LTD (Map #27 Lot #220) for approximately seventy feet (70'); thence head- ing SOUTHEASTERLY parallel to Maple Street for approximately eighty feet (80'); thence heading NORTHERLY along Town right-of-way adjacent to land now and formerly of Reynolds (map #27 Lot #100) for approximately one hundred and seventy feet (170); thence heading NORTHWESTERLY for approximately one hundred and fifty feet (150') to the end of Cross Street along said right-of-way; thence heading NORTHERLY for approximately one hundred and twenty-five feet (125') parallel to Cross Street; thence heading NORTHWESTERLY parallel to the railroad right-of-way with a three hundred foot (300') offset for approximately nine hundred and eighty feet (980'); thence heading NORTHEASTERLY adjacent to land now and formerly of Murphy and Chancellor Realty Trust (Map #27 Lots 72 & 77) for approximately two hundred feet (200') perpendicular to Sherman Street; thence heading NORTHWESTERLY parallel to Sherman Street for approximately seven hundred and fifty feet (750') to the intersection of Revere and Sherman Street. ADOPTED 127 AYE - 32 NAY, MORE THAN TWO THIRDS ARTICLE 31 VOTED: That the Town appropriate, by transfer from "free cash" (so-called), the sum of five hundred fifty thousand dollars ($550,000), said 127 sum to be expended under the direction of the School Committee, for the pur- chase of textbooks and other instructional educational materials designed for classroom use, in any media, including educational software, and audiovisual materials, specifically excluding newspapers, serials, and periodicals, said appropriation to be held in a special, segregated account, not to be considered a part of the School Committee budget for any fiscal year, but, in addition thereto, and to be expended for the purposes herein enumerated and no other. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 34 The Town Meeting adopted the following vote: VOTED: That the Town rescind so much of the vote taken under Article 31 of the warrant for the 1997 Annual Town Meeting (authorizing the pur- chase of the, so-called, Williams Estate property on Pleasant Street), as fol- lows: A portion of said property, shown as parcel A on a plan of land attached hereto, consisting of approximately 8.5 acres to be under the jurisdiction of the Conservation Commission and dedicated to conser- vation and passive recreation purposes ... and to substitute in its place the following: A portion of said property, shown as parcel A on a plan of land attached hereto, consisting of approximately 8.5 acres to be under the jurisdiction of the Board of Selectmen (acting as park commissioners pursuant to the provisions of General Laws Chapter Forty-Five, Section Two) and dedicated to general park and recreational purposes and uses ... and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition the general court, pur- suant to the provisions of section eight of article eighty-nine of the amend- ments to the state constitution, for the enactment of a special law validating such revision of the Town Meeting vote and transfer of the responsibility for management of the property and the uses for which it shall be held, notwith- standing the provisions of section fifteen A of chapter forty or of any other general or special law, said special law to be in such form as the general court shall determine to be best suited for the said purposes. ADOPTED 112 AYE - 100 NAY 128 MAY 3, 1999 THIRD SESSION ATTENDANCE 291 ARTICLE 18 VOTED: That the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a lease with Bell Atlantic for a portion of its land adjacent to Memorial Hall for the purpose of providing additional parking space for Town employees and visitors to Memorial Hall and that the Town appropriate the sum of one dol- lar ($1) for the rent payment for the first year of such lease. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 50 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, or to transfer from available 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 theses methods of financing as may be necessary or desirable, make available funds for the pur- pose 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 improvement 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 applica- ble, to authorize the trade-in of any presently owned motor vehicles, equip- ment or machinery to reduce the purchase or acquisition cost of any item to be acquired. Motion # 1 VOTED: That the Chief Procurement Officer shall supervise the acquisi- tion of all vehicles and trade-ins and other disposition of vehicles being replaced; that in all cases under this warrant article where a motor vehicle or other piece of equipment is to be acquired by a town agency and only a short description is contained in the vote of this town meeting such purchase or acquisition shall be subject to and bound by the detailed specifications regarding such purchase or acquisition which are on file in the office of the Town Clerk with the report of the Capital Outlay and Finance Committee detailing the specifics, and the Building Renovations Committee appointed pursuant to a vote under Article 22 of the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting of 1992, shall be responsible for the supervision of all building related projects. 129 ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Motion #2 VOTED: That the sum of six hundred seventy-three thousand nine hun- dred dollars ($673,900) be appropriated for the purpose of funding acquisi- tion of the following items: Police Department Police Cruisers $ 92,000 Fire Department Ladder #1 (paint) $ 35,000 Admin. space (temporary) $ 14,000 Selectmen Memorial Hall Renov. (parking) $ 10,000 Buildings & Prop. Maint. Memorial Hall Renov. (entry level) $400,000 Air conditioning (Fire Station) $ 25,000 Eliot Building (carpet replacement) $ 15,000 DPW Vehicle - 4x4 Blazer $ 20,000 Animal Control Bathroom Facilities $ 9,900 Recreation Playground Equipment $ 15,000 Harley Rake $ 10,000 Assessors Copy Machine $ 15,000 Library Microsoft NT Network $ 13,000 TOTAL $673,900 ADOPTED MAJORITY VOICE VOTE Motion #3 VOTED: That the sum of eighty five thousand dollars ($85,000) be appropriated for the purpose of acquiring a dump truck with sander attach- ment for the Public Works Department to replace truck #16 a 1980 GMC, and that to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be authorized to borrow, pursuant to the authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 7, Clause 9, and every other enabling authority as may be, up to the sum of $85,000. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 130 Motion #4 VOTED: That the sum of one hundred and fifty-six thousand five hun- dred dollars ($156,500) be appropriated for the purpose of funding the acqui- sition of certain computer hardware and software (ISM and town) and that to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be authorized to borrow, pursuant to the authority of MGL Chapter 44 Section 7, Clause 28 and 29, and every other enabling authority as may be, up to the sum of $156,500. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Motion #5 VOTED: That the sum of one hundred and twenty-five thousand dol- lars ($125,000) be appropriated for the purpose of supplementing an appro- priation made under Article 12 of the 1998 warrant for the purpose of con- structing a new garage building for the Recreation Department and to further amend said vote to authorize said garage to be constructed at some town owned site, or to authorize the Board of Selectmen to purchase property on which a building might be constructed or to purchase property on which a suitable building might already exist, and that to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be authorized to borrow, pursuant to the authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 7, Clause 3, and every other enabling authority as may be, up to the sum of $125,000. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Motion #6 VOTED: That the sum of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) be appropriated for the purpose of preparing plans and specifications for a police station to be located on town owned land located behind the former Eliot School, and that to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be authorized to borrow, pursuant to the authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 7, Clause 21, and every other enabling authority as may be, up to the sum of $300,000. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Motion # 7 VOTED: That the sum of four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000) be appropriated for the purpose of replacing the, so-called, Shovel shop and to provide a new garage for the Department of Public Works, and that to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be authorized to borrow, pursuant to the authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 7, Clause 3, and every other enabling authority as may be, up to the sum of $400,000. 131 ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Motion # 8 VOTED: That the sum of thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000) be appropriated for the purpose of supplementing an existing appropriation for renovations at Memorial Hall, and that to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be authorized to bor- row, pursuant to the authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 7, Clauses 3 and 3A, and every other enabling authority as may be, up to the sum of $35,000. ADOPTED 123 AYE - 30 NAY, MORE THAN TWO THIRDS Motion #9 VOTED: That the sum of one hundred and twenty-five thousand dol- lars ($125,000) be appropriated by transfer from "free cash" (so-called) for the purpose of making repairs and renovations to the existing DPW garage build- ing on Bolivar Street, including improvements to the HVAC system and other improvements to enhance the structural integrity of the said structure. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Motion #10 VOTED: That in order to demonstrate its continuing commitment to the spirit and to the intent of the (federal) Americans with Disabilities Act, and with the corresponding provisions of the General Laws of Massachusetts and the Code of Massachusetts Regulations, the Town of Canton does hereby declare: 1. Its intention to bring all town owned buildings and facilities into compliance with said laws before the start of the year 2009. 2, Its intention to spend, in order to meet this commitment, at 1999 values, the sum of $4.2 million during this ten year period. 3. Its intention to address each and every of the items contained in the List of Projects contained in the ADA Transition Plan promul- gated by the Board of Selectmen on March 16,1999. and, that in order to prioritize and to maximize the compliance by the Town with the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act and with the cor- responding provisions of state law, the Town of Canton does hereby approve the following specific items as components of its plan: A. To create a special interdisciplinary committee to consist of seven members, the Building Commissioner who shall serve by virtue of office, and, in addition, a representative of the Commission on 132 Disabilities, the School Committee, the Finance Committee, the Capital Outlay Committee, the Building Renovations Committee, and the Board of Selectmen (each such agency to designate its own representative, annually). B. Empower such committee, to be known as the ADA Transition Plan Implementation Committee, to be specifically charged with designing the most efficient and effective manner of bringing all town buildings and other facilitates into compliance with the ADA requirements, taking into account the use being made of the building, or other facility, coordination of such improvements with any other repairs or renovations planned and from time to time to establish priorities for scheduling and sequencing such planned improvements for the building or other facility and simi- lar considerations. C. Such committee is further empowered, during said ten year period, to determine, how, on average, the sum of $420,000 will be expended annually, by determining which projects shall be funded in each subject year and recognizing that if the cost of one or more projects to be accomplished in any one year will be in excess of said amount, by coupling such increased expenditure in the prior or subsequent year with a smaller project(s) in order that the average ($420,000 annually) may be maintained, as nearly as possible. The projects, as prioritized by the said Committee shall be managed by the Building Renovations Committee as provided by Motion # 1 under this Warrant Article. D. Such committee is authorized, with the advice of the town's Finance Director, to determine, annually, the specific project or projects to be addressed in the ensuing fiscal year. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Motion # 11 VOTED: That the sum of four million two hundred thousand dollars ($4,200,000) be appropriated for the purpose of remodeling, reconstruction, and extraordinary repairs be made to public facilities to comply with American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, provided however that not more than $420,000 be borrowed in any given fiscal year, pursuant to the authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 7, Clauses 3A and 3B, and every other enabling authority as may be. Now, therefore, in consideration of the above, the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen is hereby authorized to borrow for the purposes aforesaid. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 133 Motion # 12 VOTED: That the sum of three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($350,000) be appropriated for the purpose of replacing windows in the John F. Kennedy Elementary School and that to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be authorized to bor- row, pursuant to the authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 7, Clause 3A, 3B and every other enabling authority as may be, up to the sum of three hun- dred fifty thousand dollars ($350,000). ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Motion # 13 VOTED: That the sum of one hundred sixty-eight thousand dollars ($168,000) be appropriated for the purpose of replacing, repairing, renovating certain heating, cooling, air conditioning and ventilating equipment at the John F. Kennedy and Lt. Peter Hansen Elementary Schools, at the William Galvin Middle School and at Canton High School Buildings A, B and C, and that to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be authorized to borrow, pursuant to the authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 7, Clause 3A, 3B, and every other enabling author- ity as may be, up to the sum of one hundred sixty-eight thousand dollars ($168,000). ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Motion # 14 VOTED: That the sum of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) be appropriated for the purpose of replacing, repairing, renovating certain plumbing and plumbing fixtures at the Canton High School, Building A, B, and C, and that to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be authorized to borrow, pursuant to the authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 7, Cause 3A, 3B, and every other enabling authority as may be, up to the sum of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000). ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Motion # 15 VOTED: That the sum of two hundred fifty-two thousand dollars ($252,000) be appropriated for the purpose of funding the acquisition of cer- tain computer hardware and software for use in the public schools, and that to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be authorized to borrow, pursuant to the authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 7, Clause 28, 29, and every other enabling authority 134 as may be, up to the sum of two hundred fifty-two thousand dollars ($252,000). ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Motion # 16 VOTED: That the sum of one hundred fifty one thousand dollars ($151,000) be appropriated for the purpose of removing asbestos based tile and replacing with new floor tile at the Lt. Peter Hansen Elementary School and at Canton High School, Buildings A, B and C and for performing certain other extraordinary maintenance in school buildings, and that to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be authorized to borrow, pursuant to the authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 7, Clause 3A, and every other enabling authority as may be, up to the sum of one hundred fifty one thousand dollars ($151,000). ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Motion # 17 VOTED: That the sum of two hundred seventy-three thousand dollars ($273,000) be appropriated for the purpose of acquiring new furniture, fur- nishings and equipment for school buildings, and that to meet said appropri- ation the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be authorized to borrow, pursuant to the authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 7, Clause 9, and every other enabling authority as may be, up to the sum of two hundred seventy-three thousand dollars ($273,000). ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Motion #18 VOTED: That the Town appropriate the sum of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for the purpose of engaging design consultants including architects, engineers and other design specialists for the purpose of making a comprehensive review and analysis of the three building high school com- plex for the purpose of determining what is needed in terms of remodeling, renovating, or new construction to completely rehabilitate such structures to make them compatible with current educational needs in terms of number of classrooms, size and configuration of classrooms, laboratories, and other instructional space, study areas, administrative support areas, energy effi- ciency of the existing heating-ventilating and air conditioning equipment in such facilities, and replacement, if necessary. And to prepare such plans and specifications for such work as it may determine is needed and necessary and that to meet such appropriation the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be authorized to borrow, pursuant to the authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 7, Clauses 21 and 22, and every other enabling 135 authority as may be, up to the sum of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Motion # 19 VOTED: That the sum of thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000) be appropriated for the purpose of replacing playground equipment at the John F. Kennedy Elementary School and for paving and resurfacing certain por- tions of the access ways and parking lots at said school, and that to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be authorized to borrow, pursuant to the authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 7, Clauses 6, 9, and every other enabling authority as may be, up to the sum of thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000). ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Motion #20 VOTED: That the Town appropriate the sum of one hundred and fifty-five thousand dollars ($155,000) by transfer from Fund #640, water sur- plus, for the purpose of acquiring the following items for the use of the Water Department. 1. System Analysis $50,000 2. "Pick-Up" Truck $25,000 3. "4x4" Utility Truck $40,000 4. "4x4" Utility Truck $40,000 ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Motion #21 VOTED: That the Town appropriate the sum of one million five hun- dred thousand dollars ($1,500,000) for the purpose of extending the sanitary sewer system in the Algonquin Road area, and that to meet said appropria- tion the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be authorized to borrow, pursuant to authority under MGL Chapter 44, Section 7, Clause 1, and every other enabling authority as may be, up to the sum of one million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000) such bonds may be amortized by payment from Fund #600 sewer department receipts. The Board of Selectmen is hereby authorized to assess betterments against the owners of the property abutting Algonquin Road, Osage Road, Cherokee Road and Mohawk Road, where such sewer is installed. Each such owner shall be assessed for such improve- tnent at a rate of twelve dollars for each lineal foot of frontage abutting such sewer line installation, provided, however, the Board of Selectmen may adjust such rate in any particular circumstance in which an inequity might otherwise exist. 136 ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Motion #22 VOTED: That the Town appropriate the sum of two hundred and eighty-nine thousand dollars ($289,000) for the purpose of improving the san- itary sewer system by making certain modifications to the Estey Way and Wardwell Road pumping stations, and that to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer, with approval of the Board of Selectmen, be authorized to borrow, pursuant to the authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 7, Clause 1, and every other enabling authority as may be, up to the sum of two hundred and eighty-nine thousand dollars ($289,000) such bonds to be amortized by payment from Fund #600 sewer department receipts. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Motion #23 VOTED: That the Town appropriate the sum of forty-two thousand dollars ($42,000) by transfer from Fund #700, skating rink surplus, for the purpose of acquiring the following items for the use of the Recreation Department at or in connection with the operation of the Metropolis Rank: 1. Roof repairs to structure $15,000 2. "Pick-Up" Truck w / plow $27,000 ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Motion #24 VOTED: That the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept and to enter into contracts for the expenditure of any funds allocated or to be allo- cated by the Commonwealth for the construction, reconstruction, and improvement of public roads under provision of MGL Chapter 90, Section 34 and that the Town appropriate the sum of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) and this amount be raised by authorizing the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to issue notes using approved Mass. Department of Public Works memorandum of agreements as collateral in accordance with the provisions of MGL Chapter 44, Section 6A and every other enabling authority as may be. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 58 VOTED: POSTPONED INDEFINITELY - MAJORITY VOICE VOTE 137 ARTICLE 56 VOTED: That the Town rescind certain votes of prior town meetings appropriating funds for specific purposes, or authorizing borrowing of funds for certain specific purposes and where funds so appropriated are no longer needed for the purpose for which they were appropriated to transfer the bal- ance of any such appropriation to some other purpose, and where appropri- ate, to rescind any excess bonding authorization, as follows: 1) To rescind unused borrowing authority (for the purchase of school computers) in the amount of $302,500.00, the balance remaining under a vote taken as Motion #1 under Article 18 at the Annual Town Meeting in 1993. 2) To rescind the unexpended balance of $22,612.51 (for the purpose of York Street improvements) the sum remaining in an account established by a vote taken under Article 12 at a Special Town Meeting held in April 1989, and said balance to be made available to fund any expenditure under Article 60 of the warrant for this town meeting. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 59 VOTED: Moderator rules no action necessary. ARTICLE 8 Substitute motion by Greg Doyle to appoint a committee made up of a member of the Board of Selectmen, or a designate, a member of the Personnel Board and three registered voters for the purpose of analyzing the entire per- sonnel system including the current Personnel By-Law and the Classification Plan and to report back to the next Annual Town Meeting with its recommen- dations for the improvements. ADOPTED MAIORITY VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 27 VOTED: That the Town adopt a new Zoning Map incorporating all changes made since the current Zoning Map was first adopted in 1959 and employing Geographic Information System and other digital technology. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 138 ARTICLE 32 VOTED: That the Town appropriate, by transfer from "free cash" (so-called), the sum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), said sum to be expended under the direction of the School Committee, for the purchase of library books and other library materials not designed for classroom use, in any media, including educational software and audiovisual materials, specifi- cally excluding newspapers, serials and periodicals, said appropriation to be held in a special, segregated account, not to be considered a part of the School Committee budget for any fiscal year but in addition thereto, and to be expended for the purposes herein enumerated and no other. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 7 VOTED: That the Town increase the compensation schedule for town employees contained in Title II, Section 4.01, by four percent as shown in the revised compensation schedule, a copy of which schedule has been on file and available for examination by the public, in the office of the Board of Selectmen, in the office of the Town Clerk and at the reference desk of the Canton Public Library, and a copy of which is appended to this motion. PERSONNEL BOARD FY 2000 PAY SCHEDULE - HOURLY RATES HIRED ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 1998 (REFLECTS A 4% INCREASE BETWEEN STEPS) FY99 + 4% GRADE Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 1 7.20 7.48 7.78 8.10 8.42 8.76 2 7.92 8.24 8.57 8.91 9.27 9.64 3 8.72 9.06 9.43 9.80 10.20 10.60 4 9.58 9.96 10.36 10.78 11.21 11.66 5 10.54 10.96 11.40 11.86 12.33 12.82 5A 11.17 6 11.59 12.05 12.54 13.04 13.56 14.10 7 12.29 12.78 13.29 13.82 14.37 14.95 8 13.02 13.54 14.09 14.65 15.23 15.84 9 13.80 14.36 14.93 15.53 16.15 16.79 10 14.63 ] 5.22 15.83 16.46 17.12 17.80 11 15.51 16.13 16.78 17.45 18.14 18.87 12 16.44 17.10 17.78 18.49 19.23 20.00 13 17.43 18.12 18.85 19.60 20.39 21.20 14 18.47 19.21 19.98 20.78 21.61 22.47 15 19.58 20.36 21.18 22.03 22.91 23.82 16 20.76 21.59 22.45 23.35 24.28 25.25 17 22.00 22.88 23.80 24.75 25.74 26.77 18 23.32 24.25 25.22 26.23 27.28 28.37 139 19 24.72 25.71 26.74 27.81 28.92 30.08 20 26.20 27.25 28.34 29.48 30.65 31.88 21 27.78 28.89 30.04 31.24 32.49 33.79 22 29.44 30.62 31.85 33.12 34.44 35.82 23 31.21 32.46 33.76 35.11 36.51 37.97 24 33.08 34.41 35.78 37.21 38.70 40.25 25 35.07 36.48 37.93 39.45 41.03 42.67 GRADE 5A - SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD PERSONNEL BOARD FY 2000 PAY SCHEDULE - HOURLY RATES EMPLOYED AS OF JUNE 30, 1998 (REFLECTS A 6% INCREASE BETWEEN STEPS) FY99 + GRADE Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 1 7.20 7.63 8.09 8.57 9.09 9.63 2 7.92 8.40 8.90 9.43 10.00 10.60 3 8.72 9.24 9.79 10.38 11.00 11.66 4 9.58 10.16 10.77 11.41 12.10 12.82 5 10.54 11.17 11.84 12.55 13.31 14.11 5a 11.17 6 11.59 12.29 13.02 13.80 14.63 15.51 7 12.29 13.02 13.80 14.63 15.51 16.44 8 13.02 13.80 14.63 15.51 16.44 17.43 9 13.80 14.63 15.51 16.44 17.43 18.47 10 14.63 15.51 16.44 17.43 18.47 19.58 11 15.51 16.44 17.43 18.47 19.58 20.76 12 16.44 17.43 18.47 19.58 20.76 22.00 13 17.43 18.47 19.58 20.76 22.00 23.32 14 18.47 19.58 20.76 22.00 23.32 24.72 15 19.58 20.76 22.00 23.32 24.72 26.20 16 20.76 22.00 23.32 24.72 26.20 27.78 17 22.00 23.32 24.72 26.20 27.78 29.44 18 23.32 24.72 26.20 27.78 29.44 31.21 19 24.72 26.20 27.78 29.44 31.21 33.08 20 26.20 27.78 29.44 31.21 33.08 35.07 21 27.78 29.44 31.21 33.08 35.07 37.18 22 29.44 31.21 33.08 35.07 37.18 39.41 23 31.21 33.08 35.07 37.18 39.41 41.77 24 33.08 35.07 37.18 39.41 41.77 44.28 25 35.07 37.18 39.41 41.77 44.28 46.94 GRADE 5A - SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 140 MAY 5, 1999 FOURTH SESSION ATTENDANCE 275 ARTICLE 9 Motion # 1 VOTED: That the Personnel By-Law, as amended, be further amended, by changing the classifications, replacing or adding certain other positions and establishing pay grades for such positions, in Title II, Section 3.01, as fol- lows: Administrative Assistant to the Building Commissioner (replacing posi- tion of Principal Clerk, Grade 9) to Administrative Assistant, Grade 11 Assistant Town Clerk (replacing position of Assistant Town Clerk, Grade 9) to Assistant Town Clerk, Grade 11 Groundskeeper, Recreation Department (replacing position of Groundskeeper, Grade 7) to Groundskeeper, Grade 8 by appropriating $2,122 from line item 910 Maintenance Worker, Recreation Department, Rink (replacing two positions of Maintenance Worker, Grade 7) to Maintenance Worker, Grade 8 by appropriating $4,241 from Rink Surplus Administrative Assistant to the Director of Public Health (replacing position of Board Secretary, Grade 8, Step 6) to Administrative Assistant, Grade 11, Step 4 by appropriating $1,900 from Board of Health operating budget. Head Account Clerk, Finance Department (replacing position of Principal Account Clerk, Grade 9, Step 4) to Head Account Clerk, Grade 11, Step 3 by appropriating $1,800 from the operating budget and further amending the said section by establishing the following new positions: Part-time Senior Clerk, Animal Control Dept. Grade 7 Network Coordinator, Information Systems Dept. Contract Part-time Computer Intern, Info. Systems Dept. Grade 2 Part-time Local Inspector, Building Dept. Grade 12 Part-time Senior Clerk, Conservation Comm. Grade 7 ADOPTED MAJORITY VOICE VOTE 141 Motion #2 VOTED: That the Town postpone indefinitely the Personnel ByLaw in Title II, Section 3.01, the classification and pay grade for the following posi- tion: Account Clerk, Fire Department Grade 5 ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 10 VOTED: That the sum of nine thousand eight hundred dollars ($9,800) from the levy and four thousand two hundred and forty-two dollars ($4,242) from Rink Surplus be appropriated to fund the amendments under Article 9 to the Personnel By-Law which have been voted at this Town Meeting, and that the Town Accountant be authorized to assign and credit such amounts as may be necessary to the proper line items and accounts. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 57 VOTED: That the Town accept the layout and definition of certain streets or portions of streets, including: John Road, from its present terminus, Southeasterly, to a private way known as Boston Road, a distance of 1,800 feet. (as built plan dated 10/2/98) Lamb Lane, in its entirety, from the intersection of Spruce Lane, Southwesterly, to the terminus at the cul-de-sac, a distance of approxi- mately four hundred (400) feet. (as build plan dated 1/26/99) Devonshire Drive, in its entirety, from the intersection with Dedham Street, to its terminus at the cul-de-sac, a distance of three hundred (300) feet. (as build plan revision dated 1/14/99) Eagle Drive, in its entirety, from the intersection with Dedham Street, Northeasterly, to its terminus at the cul-de-sac, a distance of one thou- sand, three hundred (1,300) feet. (as built plan revision dated 1 / 14/99) Luce Circle, in its entirety, from the intersection with Pleasant Street, Northwesterly, to its terminus at the cul-de-sac, a distance of three hun- dred (300) feet. (as built plan dated 4/23/98) constructed in accordance with the Planning Board's rules and regulations relating to subdivisions, having the boundaries and measurements as reported by the Board of Selectmen on a plan laying out the said streets, or portions thereof, as town ways. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 142 ARTICLE 5 VOTED: That the sum of $55,844 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the personal service contracts for the Superintendent of Schools, Hansen School Elementary Principal, Kennedy Elementary Principal, Luce Elementary Principal, Galvin Middle School Principal, Canton High School Principal, School Business Administrator, Director of Maintenance, Administrative Assistant to Business Manager and Nurses. ADOPTED MAIORITY VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 48 VOTED: Moderator rules no action necessary. ARTICLE 29 VOTED: That the Town amend the Zoning Map, as most recently amended, by changing the designation of certain land in the Grand Street area now zoned General Residence to Residence C, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the SOUTHEAST corner of land now and formerly of Storme (Map #14 Lot #39); heading NORTHWESTERLY for approxi- mately four hundred ten feet (410'); thence heading SOUTHWESTERLY along the northern property line of land now and formerly of E & C Realty (Map #14 Lot #119) to a point with a thirty foot (30') offset from the midpoint of the northern property line of land now and formerly of Pavadore (Map #14 Lot #20); thence heading EASTERLY for approxi- mately three hundred seventy feet (370') to Postfield Lane; thence head- ing SOUTHERLY parallel to Postfield Lane for approximately nine hundred feet (900') to Meadow Street; thence heading SOUTHEAST- ERLY parallel to Meadow Street for approximately two hundred and twenty feet (220'); thence heading SOUTHERLY parallel to Franklin Street for approximately two hundred and seventy feet (270'); thence heading SOUTHEASTERLY along land now and formerly of Kessler (Map #14 Lot #4) for approximately two hundred and twenty feet (220'); thence heading SOUTHERLY along Grand Street for approxi- mately five hundred feet (500') to the intersection of Grand Street and Bay Street; thence heading EASTERLY parallel to Bay Street for approx- imately three hundred feet (3001); thence heading SOUTHEASTERLY for approximately four hundred and thirty feet (430') to the edge of the railroad right-of-way; thence heading north along the railroad right-of-way for approximately one thousand four hundred and twenty feet (1,420'); thence heading NORTHWESTERLY for approximately seven hundred and twenty feet (720') along the southern property line of land now and formerly of Knauber (Map #14 Lot #1); 143 thence heading NORTHERLY for approximately one hundred and twenty feet (120') and SOUTHWESTERLY for approximately one hun- dred and twenty feet (120') along lan now and formerly of Kelliher (Map #14 Lot #65); thence heading NORTHWESTERLY for approxi- mately one hundred feet (100'); thence heading EASTERLY for approxi- mately seventy feet (70') and continuing along the western property line of land now and formerly of Gaffney and Heron (Map #14 Lot #5) to Walpole Street; thence heading NORTHEASTERLY for approxi- mately two hundred and fifty feet (250') parallel to Walpole Street; thence heading NORTHERLY for approximately one hundred and ten feet (110'), WESTERLY for approximately fifty feet (50'), and NORTHERLY for approximately one hundred and forty feet (140') along the western property line of land now and formerly of Rawding (Map #14 Lot #38) to the northern side of Walpole Terrace; thence heading EASTERLY for approximately forty feet (40') to the corner of land now and formerly of Storme (Map #14 Lot 39). ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 43 Amendment made by Lisa Sawtelle to insert the words "on the prop- erty of another" after the words "or any other material of any kind". ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE VOTED: That the Town amend its existing General By-Laws, as most recently amended, by striking out in its entirety Section 5 of Article XIV and inserting in its place a new Section 5, substantially as follows: Littering - Whoever places, throws, deposits, discharges or causes to be placed, thrown, deposited or discharged any trash, bottles, cans, refuse, rubbish, garbage, debris, scrap, waste, or any other material of any kind on the property of another on any land not assigned by the Board of Health in accordance with the provisions of Section one hundred and fifty A of Chapter one hundred eleven of the General Laws as a dump- ing ground shall, if such action is not punishable by citation under the provisions of Section sixteen and sixteen A of Chapter two hundred seventy of the General Laws, be punished pursuant to this by-law to the maximum amount permitted by law whether computed for each day on which a violation occurs, or, continues or for each item dis- carded constituting a separate offense, or some combination thereof. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 17 VOTED: POSTPONED INDEFINITELY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 144 ARTICLE 20 VOTED: That the Town appropriate the sum of twenty thousand eighty-four and 46/100ths dollars ($20,084.46) by transfer of the balance remaining in a revolving fund trust account, Fund #152, established to fund the salary of the Inspector of plumbing and gas appliances, and, as autho- rized by the provisions of Chapter fifty-nine of the acts of nineteen hundred and ninety-eight, the Town Treasurer is hereby authorized to establish in the Treasury a special fund in which shall be deposited the sum of money hereby appropriated and any and all sums received by way of income from the sale of commemorative items or from admission charges for commemorative cere- monies or events. All such sums received by the Treasurer shall be kept sepa- rate from any other moneys, funds or property of the town, and the principal and interest thereof may, from time to time, upon the authorization of the committee established by the Board of Selectmen at a meeting held on September 22, 1998 to plan a millennium celebration for the Town and a cele- bration of the 350th anniversary of the settlement of the Ponkapoag neighbor- hood, and with the concurrence of the Board of Selectmen, may be expended for the purposes of said celebration in the year of such celebration and in the year preceding or succeeding the same. There shall be an accounting to the Treasurer for expenditure of all funds. Any surplus remaining in said special fund after such celebrations are concluded shall be transferred by said Treasurer into the Town Treasury. ADOPTED MAJORITY VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 47 VOTED: That the Town amend the Street Opening By-Law and the Public Works Contractor Licensing By-Law which were adopted under Article 38 of the warrant for the 1998 Annual Town Meeting by making cer- tain corrections to the insurance requirements of each of said by-laws in order to more closely conform with current practice and requirements in the con- struction industry, as follows: In Section 8 of the Street Opening By-Law: General Aggregate $2,000,000 Products / Completed Operations Aggregate $2,000,000 Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Personal & Advertising Injury $1,000,000 (note: no combined single limit) 145 Automobile Liability Insurance - covers owned, non-owned and hired vehicles Bodily Injury, each person $ 500,000 Bodily Iniury, each accident $1,000,000 Property Damage Liability $ 250,000 Workers Compensation and Employer Liability Bodily Iniury by accident (each accident) $ 100,000 Bodily Injury by disease (policy limit) $ 500,000 Bodily Injury by disease (each employee) $ 100,000 and in Section 5 of the Public Works Contractor Licensing By-Law, as follows: General Aggregate $2,000,000 Products / Completed Operations Aggregate $2,000,000 Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Personal & Advertising Injury $1,000,000 (note: no combined single limit) Automobile Liability Insurance - covers owned, non-owned and hired vehicles Bodily Injury, each person $ 500,000 Bodily Injury, each accident $1,000,000 Property Damage Liability $ 250,000 Workers Compensation and Employer Liability Bodily Injury by accident $ 100,000 Bodily Injury by disease $ 500,000 Bodily Injuryby disease $ 100,000 and, that the Town will amend its existing General By-Laws, as most recently amended by striking out Section two of Article X in its entirety. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE ARTICLE 60 VOTED: That the various sums of money contained in the printed report of the Finance Committee be appropriated for the various purposes as enumerated in the said report, provided, however, that for the purposes of MGL Chapter forty-four, Section 31 (c.44, s.31) the individual and separately numbered items within each account are not to be considered separate votes but rather as detail provided only for general information purposes. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 146 REVENUE TRANSFER VOTES TRANSFER FROM AMOUNT TRANSFER TO FREE CASH $1,025,000.00 HEALTH INSURANCE OVERLAY SURPLUS $ 500,000.00 RETIREMENT BENEFITS AMBULANCE SERVICE $ 160,000.00 FIRE DEPARTMENT INS. REIMB. OVER $20,000 $ 70,000.00 TOWN INSURANCE ANIMAL CONTROL FEES $ 39,000.00 ANIMAL CONTROL YORK STREET IMPROVEMENTS$ 22,612.51 PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. LIBRARY STATE AID $ 21,000.00 LIBRARY DEPARTMENT SALE OF LOTS/GRAVES $ 8,000.00 CEMETERY MAINT. WETLANDS PROTECTION $ 7,000.00 CONSERVATION COM. CEM. PREP. CARE (EXPENDABLE) $ 7,000.00 CEMETERY MAINT. SHALER CHARITY (EXPENDABLE) $ 3,000.00 VETERANS SERVICES TOTAL $1,862,612.51 1999 BUDGET EXECUTIVE BRANCH 122 SELECTMEN Salaries $ 73,068.00 Operating Expenses $ 81,210.00 TOTAL 122 SELECTMEN $ 154,278.00 129 EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Salaries $ 114,896.00 Operating Expenses $ 11,065.00 TOTAL 129 EXECUTIVE SECRETARY $ 125,961.00 151 TOWN COUNSEL Salaries $ 60,048.00 Operating Expenses $ 57,970.00 TOTAL 151TOWN COUNSEL $ 118,018.00 179 PLANNING Salaries $ 46,657.00 Operating Expenses $ 2,250.00 TOTAL 179 PLANNING $ 48,907.00 147 195 TOWN REPORT Operating Expenses $ 14,000.00 TOTAL 195 TOWN REPORT $ 14,000.00 TOTAL EXECUTIVE BRANCH $ 461,164.00 FINANCE DEPARTMENT 133 DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Salaries $ 103,426.00 Operating Expenses $ 6,472.00 TOTAL 133 DIRECTOR OF FINANCE $ 109,898.00 135 ACCOUNTANT Salaries $ 150,369.00 Operating Expenses $ 6,446.00 TOTAL 135 ACCOUNTANT $ 156,815.00 145 TREASURER Salaries $ 154,025.00 Operating Expenses $ 76,035.00 TOTAL 145 TREASURER $ 230,060.00 155 INFORMATION SYSTEM Salaries $ 113,732.00 Operating Expenses $ 114,750.00 TOTAL 155 INFORMATION SYSTEM $ 228,482.00 TOTAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT $ 725,255.00 TOWN CLERK AND ELECTIONS 161 TOWN CLERK Salaries $ 103,832.00 Operating Expenses $ 11,936.00 TOTAL 161TOWN CLERK $ 115,768.00 163 ELECTIONS Salaries $ 19,150.00 Operating Expenses $ 15,400.00 TOTAL 163 ELECTIONS $ 34,550.00 TOTAL TOWN CLERK AND ELECTIONS $ 150,318.00 148 CAPITAL OUTLAY 182 CAPITAL OUTLAY Salaries $ 2,829.00 Operating Expenses $ 130.00 TOTAL 182 CAPITAL OUTLAY $ 2,959.00 184 BUILDING RENOVATION Salaries $ 2,829.00 Operating Expenses $ 400.00 TOTAL 184 BUILDING RENOVATION $ 3,229.00 TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $ 6,188.00 MUNICIPAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE 192 PUBLIC BUILDINGS Salaries $ 171,932.00 Operating Expenses $ 51,060.00 TOTAL 192 PUBLIC BUILDINGS $ 222,992.00 193 ELIOT SCHOOL Operating Expenses $ 19,000.00 TOTAL 193 ELIOT SCHOOL $ 19,000.00 194 TOWN SAFETY Operating Expenses $ 43,500.00 TOTAL 194 TOWN SAFETY $ 43,500.00 199 WILLIAMS ESTATE Operating Expenses $ 4,000.00 TOTAL WILLIAMS ESTATE $ 4,000.00 TOTAL MUNICIPAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE $ 289,492.00 FIRE DEPARTMENT 200 ENHANCED 911 Operating Expenses $ 750.00 TOTAL 200 ENHANCED 911 $ 750.00 220 FIRE DEPARTMENT Salaries $ 2,566,535.00 Operating Expenses $ 203,358.00 TOTAL 220 FIRE DEPARTMENT $ 2,769,893.00 149 221 FIRE ALARM Salaries $ 26,597.00 Operating Expenses $ 7,000.00 TOTAL 221 FIRE ALARM $ 33,597.00 231 AMBULANCE Salaries $ 111,822.00 Operating Expenses $ 94,787.00 TOTAL 231AMBULANCE $ 206,609.00 232 UNMANNED AMBULANCE Operating Expenses $ 1,000.00 TOTAL 232 UNMANNED AMBULANCE $ 1,000.00 TOTAL FIRE DEPARTMENT $ 3,011,849.00 PUBLIC WORKS 400 PUBLIC WORKS Salaries $ 201,760.00 Operating Expenses $ 20,130.00 TOTAL 400 PUBLIC WORKS $ 221,890.00 410 ENGINEERING Salaries $ 140,501.00 Operating Expenses $ 13,010.00 TOTAL 410 ENGINEERING $ 153,511.00 420 HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE Salaries $ 477,207.00 Operating Expenses $ 84,860.00 TOTAL 420 HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE $ 562,067.00 421 SIDEWALK Salaries $ 1,000.00 Operating Expenses $ 15,000.00 TOTAL 421 SIDEWALK $ 16,000.00 425 STREET SIGNS Operating Expenses $ 66,000.00 TOTAL 425 STREET SIGNS $ 66,000.00 426 GAS & OIL Operating Expenses $ 30,200.00 TOTAL 426 GAS & OIL $ 30,200.00 150 427 HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE Salaries $ 163,902.00 Operating Expenses $ 40,700.00 TOTAL 427 HIGHWAY EQUIP. MAINTENANCE $ 204,602.00 491 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE Salaries $ 85,842.00 Operating Expenses $ 12,310.00 TOTAL 491 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE $ 98,152.00 492 TREE DEPARTMENT Salaries $ 77,218.00 Operating Expenses $ 4,350.00 TOTAL 492 TREE DEPARTMENT $ 81,568.00 493 TREE WARDEN Salaries $ 52,187.00 Operating Expenses $ 4,000.00 TOTAL 493 TREE WARDEN $ 56,187.00 TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS $ 1,490,177.00 VETERANS SERVICES 543 VETERANS SERVICES Salaries $ 36,185.00 Operating Expenses $ 3,020.00 TOTAL 543 VETERANS SERVICES $ 39,205.00 544 VETERANS BENEFITS Operating Expenses $ 35,020.00 TOTAL 544 VETERANS BENEFITS $ 35,020.00 TOTAL VETERANS SERVICES $ 74,225.00 STAND ALONE 131 FINANCE COMMITTEE Salaries $ 5,658.00 Operating Expenses $ 8,250.00 TOTAL 131 FINANCE COMMITTEE $ 13,908.00 141 ASSESSORS Salaries $ 158,185.00 Operating Expenses $ 45,150.00 TOTAL 141ASSESSORS $ 203,335.00 151 149 WATER/SEWER Water/Sewer Rate Comm. Salaries $ 625.00 Water/Sewer Rate Comm. Operating Expenses $ 700.00 TOTAL 149 WATER/SEWER $ 1,325.00 152 PERSONNEL Personnel Board Salaries $ 2,938.00 Personnel Board Operating Expenses $ 350.00 TOTAL 152 PERSONNEL $ 3,288.00 171 CONSERVATION Conservation Comm. Salaries $ 17,536.00 Conservation Comm. Operating Expenses $ 30,970.00 TOTAL 171 CONSERVATION $ 48,506.00 175 PLANNING BOARD Planning Board Salaries $ 32,715.00 Planning Board Operating Expenses $ 7,931.00 TOTAL 175 PLANNING BOARD $ 40,646.00 176 ZONING BOARD Zoning Board Salaries $ 7,441.00 Zoning Board Operating Expenses $ 15,926.00 TOTAL 176 ZONING BOARD $ 23,367.00 189 INDUSTRIAL Industrial Comm. Salaries $ 1,885.00 Industrial Comm. Operating Expenses $ 500.00 TOTAL 189 INDUSTRIAL $ 2,385.00 210 POLICE DEPARTMENT Police Department Salaries $ 2,562,600.00 Police Department Operating Expenses $ 144,666.00 TOTAL 210 POLICE DEPARTMENT $ 2,707,266.00 241 BUILDING DEPARTMENT Building Department Salaries $1 83,849.00 Building Department Operating Expenses $ 24,165.00 TOTAL 241BUILDING DEPARTMENT $ 208,014.00 244 SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES Sealer W / M Salaries $ 4,500.00 Sealer W/M Operating Expenses $ 700.00 TOTAL 244 SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES $ 5,200.00 152 291 EMERGENCY Emergency Salaries $ 3,000.00 Emergency Operating Expenses $ 3,010.00 TOTAL 291 EMERGENCY $ 6,010.00 292 ANIMAL/RABIES Animal/Rabies Control Salaries $ 72,930.00 Animal/Rabies Control Operating Expenses $ 9,940.00 TOTAL 292 ANIMAL/RABIES $ 82,870.00 510 BOARD OF HEALTH Board of Health Salaries $ 144,235.00 Board of Health Operating Expenses $ 87,385.00 TOTAL 510 BOARD OF HEALTH $ 231,620.00 541 COUNCIL ON AGING CouncilOn Aging Salaries $ 110,099.00 Council On Aging Operating Expenses $ 22,310.00 TOTAL 541COUNCIL ON AGING $ 132,409.00 542 YOUTH SERVICES Youth Services Operating Expenses $ 6,795.00 TOTAL 542 YOUTH SERVICES $ 6,795.00 545 FAIR HOUSING Fair Housing Salaries $ 229.00 Fair Housing Operating Expenses $ 350.00 TOTAL 545 FAIR HOUSING $ 579.00 547 COMMISSION ON DISABILITY Comm. on Disability Operating Expenses $ 2,000.00 TOTAL 547 COMMISSION ON DISABILITY $ 2,000.00 610 PUBLIC LIBRARY Public Library Salaries $ 515,070.00 Public Library Operating Expenses $ 177,021.00 TOTAL 610 PUBLIC LIBRARY $ 692,091.00 630 RECREATION Recreation Salaries $ 203,258.00 Recreation Operating Expenses $ 59,050.00 TOTAL 630 RECREATION $ 262,308.00 632 PEQUITSIDE Pequitside Farm Salaries $ 7,635.00 Pequitside Farm Operating Expenses $ 20,280.00 TOTAL 632 PEQUITSIDE $ 27,915.00 153 691 HISTORICAL Historical Commission Salaries $ 263.00 Historical Commission operating Expenses $ 3,795.00 TOTAL 691 HISTORICAL $ 4,058.00 692 BEAUTIFICATION Beautification Commission Salaries $ 500.00 Beautification Commission Operating Expenses $ 1,000.00 TOTAL 692 BEAUTIFICATION $ 1,500.00 910 EMPLOYEE CONTRACTS Employee Contracts Salaries $ 250,441.00 Employee Contracts Operating Expenses $ 31,100.00 TOTAL 910 EMPLOYEE CONTRACTS $ 281,541.00 TOTAL MUNICIPAL $11,197,604.00 DPW FIXED COSTS 422 LIGHTS FOR HIGHWAY Lights for Highway Operating Expenses $ 267,000.00 TOTAL 422 LIGHTS FOR HIGHWAY $ 267,000.00 433 RUBBISH COLLECTION Rubbish Collection Operating Expenses $ 812,150.00 TOTAL 433 RUBBISH COLLECTION $ 812,150.00 TOTAL DPW FIXED COSTS $ 1,079,150.00 DEBT SERVICES 710 MATURING DEBT Maturing Debt Operating Expenses $ 1,320,913.00 TOTAL 710 MATURING DEBT $ 1,320,913.00 751 INTEREST ON LONG TERM DEBT Int. On Long Term Debt Operating Exp. $ 240,040.00 TOTAL 751 INTEREST ON LONG TERM DEBT $ 240,040.00 752 INTEREST ON SHORT TERM DEBT Int. On Short Term Debt Operating Exp. $ 1,064,000.00 TOTAL 752 INTEREST ON SHORT TERM DEBT $ 1,064,000.00 TOTAL DEBT SERVICES $ 2,624,953.00 154 INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES 820 CHERRY SHEET Cherry Sheet Assessment Expenses $ 572,000.00 TOTAL 820 CHERRY STREET $ 572,000.00 830 CHERRY SHEET Cherry Sheet Assessment Tax Expenses $ 138,000.00 TOTAL 830 CHERRY SHEET $ 138,000.00 840 INTERGOVERNMENTAL Intergovernmental Assessments Expenses $ 517,198.00 TOTAL 840 INTERGOVERNMENTAL $ 517,198.00 TOTAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES $ 1,227,198.00 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 911 RETIREMENT Retirement Benefits Salaries $ 1,487,979.00 TOTAL 911 RETIREMENT $ 1,487,979.00 913 UNEMPLOYMENT Unemployment Compensation Salaries $ 20,000.00 TOTAL 913 UNEMPLOYMENT $20,000.00 914 HEALTH INSURANCE Health Insurance Salaries $ 3,535,275.00 TOTAL 914 HEALTH INSURANCE $ 3,535,275.00 915 LIFE INSURANCE Life Insurance Salaries $ 56,000.00 TOTAL 915 LIFE INSURANCE $ 56,000.00 TOTAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $ 5,099,254.00 MISCELLANEOUS FIXED COSTS 132 RESERVE FUND Reserve Fund $ 175,000.00 TOTAL 132 RESERVE FUND $ 175,000.00 946 TOWN INSURANCE Town Insurance $ 424,141.00 TOTAL 946 TOWN INSURANCE $ 424,141.00 VOTED: Rocco Digirolamo moved that the sum of $250,000.00 be trans- ferred from the Assessor's Overlay Account to the Stabilization Fund. ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 155 990 TRANSFERS Transfer Out Expenditures $ 250,000.00 TOTAL 990 TRANSFERS $ 250,000.00 991 DEPARTMENT CHARGEBACKS Department Chargebacks $ (635,264.00) TOTAL 991DEPARTMENT CHARGEBACKS $ (635,264.00) TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS FIXED COSTS $ 38,877.00 TOTAL FIXED COSTS $10,244,432.00 SNOW & ICE 423 SNOW & ICE Snow & Ice Salaries $ 76,524.00 Snow & Ice Operating Expenses $ 80,768.00 TOTAL 423 SNOW & ICE $ 157,292.00 TOTAL SNOW & ICE $ 157,292.00 SCHOOLS 300 PUBLIC SCHOOLS Public Schools $18,177,998.00 TOTAL 300 PUBLIC SCHOOLS $18,177,998.00 TOTAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION $18,177,998.00 450 WATER ENTERPRISE Water Enterprise Salaries $ 610,271.00 Water Enterprise Operating Expenses $ 1,672,761.00 Water Enterprise Debt Services $ 613,222.00 TOTAL 450 WATER ENTERPRISE $ 2,896,254.00 440 SEWER ENTERPRISE Sewer Enterprise Salaries $ 191,791.00 Sewer Enterprise Operating Expenses $ 3,205,058.00 Sewer Enterprise Debt Services $ 373,015.00 TOTAL 440 SEWER ENTERPRISE $ 3,769,864.00 630 METRO SKATE Metro Skate Salaries $ 155,971.00 Metro Skate Operating Expenses $ 174,104.00 TOTAL 630 METRO SKATE $ 330,075.00 TOTAL BUDGET - ARTICLE 60 $46,773,519.00 156 Michael Curran move to adjourn the 1999 Annual Town Meeting. VOTED: To adjourn the Town Meeting sine die. Adjourned at 11:44pm Attest: Ralph D. Eames Town Clerk 157 INDEX AUDITOR'S REPORT ............................................. 31 ALMANAC ...................................................... 5 ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER ..................................... 18 ANIMAL INSPECTOR ............................................ 20 APPOINTMENTS ................................................. 6 ASSESSORS ...................................................... 20 BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE ................................... 21 BIRTHS .......................................................... 80 BLUE HILLS REGIONAL DISTRICT SCHOOL COMMITTEE ........... 65 BUILDING DEPARTMENT ........................................ 22 BUILDING RENOVATION COMMITTEE ............................ 24 CABLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE .................................. 26 CAPITAL OUTLAY & PLANNING COMMITTEE ..................... 27 COUNCIL ON AGING ............................................ 28 DEATHS ......................................................... 91 DIRECTOR OF FINANCE .......................................... 29 FIRE DEPARTMENT .............................................. 42 HEALTH DEPARTMENT .......................................... 45 HISTORICAL COMMISSION ....................................... 46 HOUSING AUTHORITY ........................................... 47 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ..................................... 5 LIBRARY DIRECTOR ............................................. 48 LIBRARY TRUSTEES .............................................. 50 MARRIAGES ..................................................... 86 MWRA ADVISORY BOARD ....................................... 52 NORFOLK COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT .............. 53 PLANNING BOARD .............................................. 54 PLANNING DEPARTMENT ....................................... 55 POLICE DEPARTMENT ........................................... 57 158 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ................................... 62 RECREATION COMMISSION ...................................... 64 SCHOOL COMMITTEE (BLUE HILLS) .............................. 65 SCHOOL COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN ............................... 71 SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT ..................................... 71 SELECTMEN ..................................................... 12 TELEPHONE NUMBERS ............................. Inside Back Cover TOWN OFFICERS ................................................ 7 TOWN MEETINGS ANNUAL - April 26, 1999 .................................... 95 ELECTIONS TOWN ELECTION - April 6, 1999 .............................. 94 VETERANS' SERVICES ............................................. 77 WATER/SEWER RATE & POLICY COMMITTEE ...................... 78 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS ..................................... 79 Printing & Binding by J & R GRAPHICS, INC. 781-871-7577 159 160