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Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Select Board of Jan. 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Meeting Agenda
January 10, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
Memorial Hall, 801 Washington Street, Canton, MA Salah Meeting Room
Chair John J. Connolly | Vice Chair Lisa R. Lopez Ɩ
Clerk Thomas W. Theodore I Christopher J. Connolly I Michael C. Loughran
Town Administrator Charles E. Doody
Time |
Item |
Speaker |
5:30 PM |
Public Hearing regarding the application for the Transfer of a Section 12 Liquor License from Neponset Café, Inc. to WKB Inc. dba Elsie’s Table located at 497 Washington St., Canton, MA 02021. Vote to approve: Common Victualler License and Entertainment Permit |
Clerk |
5:40 PM |
Public Hearing regarding the modification, suspension, revocation, cancellation, or any other disciplinary action on a liquor license granted under M.G.L Ch. 138, Section 12 held by Golden Ocean Development Inc., dba Panda Gold located at 599 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021 |
Clerk |
5:55 PM |
Discussion and proposal of potential Winter Outdoor Skating Loop at Trillium |
B. Grossman |
6:05 PM |
Update action plan MBTA Zoning |
K. Shea |
6:15 PM |
Action Items/New Business |
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1. |
Review of proposed liquor rules and regulations |
Clerk |
2. |
Vote to Request: use of mitigation for St. Gerard Reuse Committee operating funds |
Clerk |
3. |
Vote to Refer: Zoning articles to the Planning Board |
Clerk |
4. |
Vote to Approve: common victualler license for Volos Hospitality Inc., dba Stone L’Oven |
Clerk |
5. |
Vote to Approve: Renewal of a Class II Used Car Dealership license |
Clerk |
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6.
Vote to Approve: Firefighters contact for FY22-FY24
Clerk
7.
Vote to Approve: updated PAF for Highway Supervisor
Clerk
8.
9.
Vote to Approve: Seasonal staff PAF
Vote to Approve: StormWater Policy and Operations Manager job description
Clerk
Clerk
10.
Vote to Approve: Application to Obtain a Special License to Serve wine and malt beverages at a One-Day Event for the Friends of the Canton Public Library, to be held at 786 Washington St. on February 4, 2023 from 7:00 PM until 10:30 PM contingent upon Building Commissioner, Police Chief and Fire Chief approval and Certificate of Insurance for Friends of the Library naming the town as additionally insured
Clerk
11.
Vote to Appoint: Special Heavy Equipment Operator
Clerk
12.
Vote to Appoint: Member to Reservoir Pond Advisory Committee
POSTPONED
Clerk
13.
Vote to Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A; the donation of $1,000 from Marilyn and Harold March to the Fire Department
Vote to Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A; the donation of $62,500 from Outfront Media
Clerk
14.
Vote to Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A; the donation of $1,000 from Marilyn and Harold March to the Police Department
Clerk
15.
Vote to Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A; the donation of $1500 from Boston Mutual to the Police Department
Clerk
16.
Vote to Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A; the donation of $1500 from Boston Mutual to the Fire Department
Clerk
17.
Clerk
18.
Vote to Disband: Paul Revere Heritage Commission
Clerk
19.
Update on grant applications
C. Doody
6:45 PM
Action Items/Other Business
1.
The Vendor Warrant total for the week of 12/23/22: $497,380.39 The Payroll Warrant total for the week of 12/23/2022: $338,299.11 The Vendor Warrant total for the week of 12/30/22: $2,403,204.38
Clerk
The Payroll Warrant total for the week of 12/30/2022: $1,306,101.81 The Vendor Warrant total for the week of 1/06/23: $1,490,614.76 The Payroll Warrant total for the week of 1/06/2023: $283,325.11 |
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2. |
Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $2975.00 |
Clerk |
3. |
Vote to Approve: Cemetery Lot/Perpetual Care Deed |
Clerk |
6:50 PM |
Minutes |
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1. |
Vote to Approve: Minutes from the Select Board Meetings of December 6, 2022, December 20, 2022 |
Clerk |
6:55 PM |
Announcements |
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1. |
Recognition of Water and Sewer Department and DPW |
Clerk |
2. |
The Select Board will hold its next regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 5:30 PM in the Salah Meeting Room, 801 Washington St. |
Clerk |
Topics not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours in advance of the meeting

Monday Jan 09, 2023
Canton Community Preservation Committee of Jan. 9, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
January 9th, 2023, 7:00PM
Armando Center Meeting Room 92 Pleasant Street, Canton, MA
Hearing called to order -
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PublicComments
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MinutesofNovember7th,2022meeting
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MinutesofDecember5th,2022meeting
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KennedyRestroomsProjectextensionvote
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ConservationTrustTransfervote
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FinancialReport-S.Gorman
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RulesandProceduresedits–J.Leonetti,G.Comeau
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CommunityPreservationPlan-Survey,forum,&focusgroupresults
discussion
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Topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chairmen 48 hours in advance of
meeting
Next Meeting: TBD

Monday Jan 09, 2023
Canton Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee of Jan. 9, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Canton Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee
Meeting Agenda
Monday, January 9, 2023 at 7:00 PM EST Town Hall, Salah Meeting Room
1. Approve 12-12-22 meeting minutes
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Date and Subcommittee for BHM event
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Date and Subcommittee for AAPI event
4. Volunteers for GMS Cultural Heritage event (3/16/23),
and PRHS Heritage event (5/20/23) 5. Review CDEI Chair/Vice Chair tasks 6. Miscellaneous
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Thursday Jan 05, 2023
School Committee of Jan. 5, 2023
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Open Meeting Agenda
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January 5,2023
Canton High School 900 Washington Street Canton MA 02021 Distance Learning Lab
5:00 PM Executive Session 6:00 PM Open Session
Members of the public can access the meeting via live stream over the "Student Station" on Comcast 12/Verizon 41 and on Verizon HD2143 as well as CantonCommunityTv.org for specific and easy links to streamed LIVE coverage of the School Committee. The LIVE link will go up on the day of the meeting.
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Call to Order
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Executive Session: To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining, Unit A and Unit E, as an open meeting may
have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body.
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(15 min.) Superintendent's Report Superintendent Folan will present District progress, highlights, and accolades.
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(20 min.) Teaching and Learning Report PreK Spotlight -- Ms. Kilday and CAPT member(s) will share highlights on the PreK program.
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New Business
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(15 min.) Negotiations Update: Superintendent Folan and Chair Merenda will provide an update on the Canton Teachers Association (CTA) negotiations.
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(60 min.) FY24 Budget Roll Out: Mr. Marshall will present the 1st read of the FY24 Budget.
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(15 min.) 2023-2024 District and School Committee Calendar: Superintendent Folan will present the 1st read
of the District and the School Committee meeting calendar for the 2023-2024 school year.
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(5 min.) Director of Student Services Contract (VOTE): Superintendent Folan will present the employment
contract for the Director of Student Services.
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(15 min.) District Goal Update: Superintendent Folan and Mr. Fogel will report on Priority #1 and Priority #3,
Goal #1 District goals:
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Equity Audit report timeline update.
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Identify data sources to serve our district and school-wide conversations.
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Share meeting structures to support data literacy development (ie. Department and grade-level
meetings, ALT, ILT).
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Discuss data coaching for secondary department chairs to increase data literacy (how to interpret,
analyze and utilize selected data sources) to enhance instructional practices to increase student achievement.
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(5-30 min.) Public Comment Please click here to sign up to make a public comment. Public comment allows individuals to express an opinion or share a comment on issues to be discussed on the meeting agenda and/or within the School Committee's authority. It is not an opportunityfor discussion dialogue between individuals and the School Committee or Administration. To respect the time of all participants in the meeting, the totality of individual comments cannot exceed 5 minutes. For more information and guidance on making public comments, please see the CPS policy here.
G. (10 min.) Director of Finance and Operations Report Mr. Marshall will provide an update on transportation and Human Resources.
H. (5 min.) Consent Agenda The consent agenda is designed to expedite the District's handling of routine and miscellaneous business. The School Committee may adopt the entire Consent Agenda with one motion. At the request of any committee member, any item(s) may be removed and placed on the Regular Agenda for discussion. Note: per Robert's Rules of Order:
RECEIVED
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A member's absencefrom the meetingfor which minutes are being approved does not prevent the memberfrom participating in their correction or approval.
1. Regular Session Minutes: December 15, 2022
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Executive Session Minutes: December 15, 2022, December 22, 2022
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Warrant: January 6, 2023
(5 min.) Update of Sub-Committee, Task Force and Liaison Posts In addition to the core role of governing our schools, the Canton School Committee creates, participates in, and/or designates representatives to help manage issues of particular importance to the school district or town. They are listed below for reference in order to prompt priority updates from or questions of representatives as relevant.
1. Subcommittees and Negotiation Teams - Policy, Budget and Finance, Units A&E Contracts, AFSCME Units Contract 2. School Committee Ad Hoc Task Forces/CPS Advisory Committees - Content and Communications, District
Planning Process Design, Superintendent Evaluation Process Design
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Liaisons Appointed to Positions on Joint Committees - Master Planning Implementation Committee (MPIC),
Canton Community Preservation Committee (CCPC), Building and Renovations Committee (BRC), Canton Diversity Equity and Inclusion (CDEI), Paul Revere Heritage Commission, Sustainability, Health Insurance Advisory Committee (HIC), Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA), Canton COVID Working Group, CPS Wellness/SWAG, GMS MSBA Building Committee, Student Advisory Committee
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Liaisons to CPS or Town Boards, Committees, and Municipally-Governed Groups - Annual Town Meeting Prep Committee, Select Board, Town Finance Committee, Capital Planning
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Liaisons to Groups Serving Canton Public Schools - CAPE, CAPT, Student Advisory Committee
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Liaisons to Regional Organizations - Teaching Education Collaborative (TEC), Massachusetts Association of School
Committees (MASC)
The listing of matters is those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.
Other Business Topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
J.
K. Future Business The next Open Session meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 19, 2023, @ 6:00 pm. L. Adjournment
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Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
St. Gearard’s Reuse Committee of Jan. 4, 2023
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
St. Gerard’s Reuse Committee (SGRC)
Meeting Agenda January 4, 2023, 6:00 p.m. Pequitside Farm, 79 Pleasant Street Tavern Meeting Room
Chair Charles Doody Vice Chair Gene Manning Clerk William Quinn
RECEIVED
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Welcome and Approval of Minutes from December 21, 2022
Workgroup Reports/Discussion -Public Engagement
-Key Informant
-Surveys / Communications
Website Development
Google Docs Development
-Updates and Questions on Loaded Documents and Folders -Presentation on how to Use Google Docs
-Discussion and Possible Decision on Public Access to Google Doc Folders Old Business/New Business
Adjourn
Topics not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours in advance of the meeting

Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Planning Board of Jan. 4, 2023
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Due to a technical failure this meeting is joined in progress.
Members:
Patricia McDermott, Chair David McCarthy, Vice Chair Kathy Gibbs McCormack, Clerk Joseph Amrhein, Member
Jim Quigley, Member
AGENDA
PLANNING BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2023 VIRTUAL ZOOM MEETING 6:30 P.M.
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SCHEDULED HEARINGS:
( 1 ) 25 NASIR AHMAD ROAD (Vertex Towers Assets, LLC, 2 Commercial Street, Sharon, MA, Applicant) – Canton Fish & Game Association, Inc., Owners; Proposed Cell Tower Facility (Proposes to construct a cell tower facility with an approximately 120 foot tall monopole in an approximately one acre parcel within the Canton Fish and Game Association, LLC, property off Nasir Ahmad Road) (Francis D. Parisi, Esquire; ProTerra Design Group, LLC, Hadley, MA)
( 2 ) Discussion of Proposed Zoning Articles for Town Meeting 2023
( 3 ) Review & Approval of December 7, 2022 and December 21, 2022 Minutes
Topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
Next Meeting: January 18, 2023

Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Planning Board of December 21, 2022
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Members:
Patricia McDermott, Chair David McCarthy, Vice Chair Kathy Gibbs McCormack, Clerk Joseph Amrhein, Member
Jim Quigley, Member
AGENDA PLANNING BOARD MEETING
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2022 MEMORIAL HALL
801 Washington Street
Salah Meeting Room
6:30 P.M.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS:
( 1 ) THE RESERVE (Stillwater) – Discussion of Modified Foundation Drain Plan
(Bryan Weiner, P.E., Toll Brothers)
( 2 ) 130 DAN ROAD (formerly Interpolymer Corporation) - Parcel 75-9. Discussion on the condition imposed by the Canton Planning Board in the 1990’s and Request that the Planning Board issue a Release of the imposed condition (Lisa J. Delaney, Esq., Carvin & Delaney LLC; Stephan Uijtewaal, Schimmer & Schwarz)
( 3 ) Informal Hearing – 741 Washington Street Cameron Bagherpour) Discussion to receive guidance regarding a special permit through the Planning Board using the Priority Revitalization Area "A" guidelines, to construct a triplex townhouse style building in the rear of the parcel.
( 4 ) Discussion of Proposed Zoning Articles for Town Meeting 2023
( 5 ) Update on MBTA Communities Multi-Family Zoning Presentation
(Jim Quigley)
( 6 ) Review & Approval of December 7, 2022 Minutes
Topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
Next Meeting: January 4, 2023

Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Saint Gerard’s Reuse Committee of December 21, 2022
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Meeting Agenda December 21, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Pequitside Farm, 79 Pleasant Street Tavern Meeting Room
Chair Charles Doody Vice Chair Gene Manning Clerk William Quinn
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I'OWNCLERK CANTON, MA
Speaker
C. Doody
Committee
C. Doody
C. Doody
Clerk
Welcome and Approval of Minutes from December 7, 2022
Workgroup Reports/Discussion
Website Development
File Sharing Format Discussion
Old Business/New Business
Adjourn
Topics not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours in advance of the meeting

Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Select Board of December 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Meeting Agenda
December 20, 2022, 5:30 p.m.
Memorial Hall, 801 Washington Street, Canton, MA Salah Meeting Room
Chair John J. Connolly | Vice Chair Lisa R. Lopez Ɩ
Clerk Thomas W. Theodore I Christopher J. Connolly I Michael C. Loughran
Town Administrator Charles E. Doody
Time |
Item |
Speaker |
5:30 PM |
Norfolk County Commissioner Announcement |
R. Staiti |
5:35 PM |
Public Hearing application for a license to store more than three vehicles at 60 Coppersmith Way, Canton, MA, made by Canton Copperworks LLC, 8 Pleasant Street Suite A-2, Natick, MA 01760 |
Clerk |
5:45 PM |
MBTA Communities Plan Update |
G. Manning/K. Shea |
6:00 PM |
Introduction of Police Department Mental Health Clinician |
Chief Rafferty |
6:05 PM |
Capital Requests Review- Police, Library, Parks and Recreation, Fire, Information Systems |
H. Rafferty; A. Capone; T. Radicioni; W. Robery; L. Jutras; |
6:35 PM |
Action Items/New Business |
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1. |
Annual License Renewals: Liquor Licenses, Amusement, Entertainment, Sunday Entertainment |
Clerk |
2. |
Vote to Approve: PAF for Executive Assistant |
Clerk |
3. |
Vote to Appoint: Conservation Board Secretary |
Clerk |
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Vote to Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A; the donation of $5400 to the Fire Department from Canton Association of Business and Industries |
Clerk |
5. |
Vote to Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A; the donation of $6000 to the Police Department from Canton Association of Business and Industries |
Clerk |
6. |
Vote to Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A; the donation of $1000 to the Police Department from Waterfall Hills |
Clerk |
7. |
Vote to Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A; the donation of $1000 to the Police Department from Pulse Systems |
Clerk |
8. |
Vote to Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A; the donation of $1000 to the Fire Department from Pulse Systems |
Clerk |
9. |
Vote to Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A; the donation of $50 to the Conservation Land Fund from an anonymous donor |
Clerk |
6:50 PM |
Action Items/Other Business |
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1. |
The Vendor Warrant total for the week of 12/09/2022: $716,542.03 The Payroll Warrant total for the week of 12/09/2022: $333,096.79 The Vendor Warrant total for the week of 12/16/22 $3,408,452.05 The Payroll Warrant total for the week of 12/16/2022: $1,392,228.04 |
Clerk |
6:55 PM |
Announcements |
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1. |
Trash Collection |
Clerk |
2. |
Pine Street Hours |
Clerk |
3. |
The Select Board will hold its next regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 10, 2022 at 5:30 PM in the Salah Meeting Room, 801 Washington St. |
Clerk |
Topics not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours in advance of the meeting 1. Vote to appoint Parks and Recreation Seasonal Help

Monday Dec 19, 2022
Traffic Committee of December 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
December 19, 2022 @ 5:30 PM Traffic Committee Meeting Memorial Hall - Salah Meeting 801 Washington St., Canton, MA 02021 AGENDA AMENDED
Attendance: Thomas Theodore - Select Board &Chair, Matt Isaac - Vice Chair, Heather Cahill - Clerk, Kathy McCormack - Member, James Quigley - Member, Jordan Jones - Member
Helena Rafferty - Police Chief, Sean Goode - Traffic, Gene Manning - Interim Town Planner, [Town Engineer], Michael Loughran - Select Board Member,
Meeting called to order at
5:30 P.M. 5:45 P.M.
6:00 P.M. 6:15 P.M.
6:20 P.M. 6:25 P.M.
Introduction of New Traffic Committee Members Jordan Jones and James Quigley
Orchard Cove - Del Pond Drive - Police Chief Rafferty Requesting a Stop Sign at the end of Del Pond Drive and RIGHT TURN ONLY onto Turnpike Street
Matthew Wolfson
Presentation “How to Get Canton Biking in the Priority Lane”.
Approval and signing of Traffic Committee MeetingMinutes of: February 2022, May 2022 June 2022
Traffic Committee Re-Organization
Traffic Committee meeting Dates for 2023 Calendar
Vice- Chair Matthew Isaacs Clerk Heather Cahill
Chair Thomas Theodore Clerk Heather Cahill
Topics not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours in advance of the meeting
Presentation for proposed Traffic Lights at Randolph St., and York Street Int.Planner Gene Manning
NEXT MEETING - TBD MEETING ADJOURNED.
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TOWN CLERK CANTON, MA