January 12, 2021

“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board do approve the proposed Capital Requests for FY22 as recommended by the Town Administrator and Finance Director, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll call vote 5-0 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board award the contract for the Canton Climate Resiliency @Home program for 2021 in the amount of $25,279 to Mass Audubon, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly, Roll call vote 5-0 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the sale of the $68,150 Sewer Bond of the Town dated January 25, 2021, to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (the "Authority") is hereby approved and the Town Treasurer or other appropriate Town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town a Loan Agreement and a Financial Assistance Agreement with the Authority with respect to the bond. The bond shall be payable without interest on February 15 of the years and in the principal amounts as follows: Year Installment Year Installment 2022 $6,815 2027 $6,815 2023 6,815 2028 6,815 2024 6,815 2029 6,815 2025 6,815 2030 6,815 2026 6,815 2031 6,815 Further Voted: that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing vote. further certify that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public, that no vote was taken by secret ballot, that a notice stating the place, date, time and agenda for the meeting (which agenda included the adoption of the above votes) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the m unicipal building that the office of the Town Clerk is located or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the sale of the bond were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§18-25 as amended, further suspended, supplemented or modified by the Executive Order of the Governor of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, Chapter 30A, §20 dated March 12, 2020, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll call vote 5-0 M r. M. Porter Affirmative M r. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board refer Zoning articles to Planning Board, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll call vote 5-0 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative M r. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board approve the mortgage refinance request for 90 Saddleback fin.; 2000 Davenport Ave., Unit #2305 and approve the form letter, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly, Roll call vote 5-0 M r. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. 1. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the applications for Common Victualler's License, Entertainment License, Amusement License, and a Sunday Entertainment License, this does not include liquor license. for Golden Ocean Development, Inc dba Panda Gold, 599 Washington Street, Canton seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll call vote 5-0 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board Appoint Charles Cohen and Kevin Mullen as Rink Assistants, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll call vote 5-0 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board Approve the following Wage increases for part-time seasonal staff: Ryan Colby $13.75; Brian Drakos $13.75; Tommy Phaneuf $13.50; Eamon Kelly $13.50; Owen Lehane $13.75; Andrew Middleton $13.50; Tyler Sullivan $13.50; Andrew Valkanas $13.50 roll call vote, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll call vote 5-0 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board appoint Katy Clarke as Citizen at Large to Sustainability Committee seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll call vote 5-0 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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“Motion was made that the Board appoint Heather Cahill as Member Precinct 2 to Traffic Committee seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll call vote 5-0 M r. M. Porter Affirmative M r. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board 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 $500 to the Fire Department from Boston Mutual seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll call vote 5-0 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative M r. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board 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 $500 to the Fire Department from Orchard Cove seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll call vote 5-0 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board 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 $500 to the Fire Department from Pulse Systems seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll call vote S-0 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr.1. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board 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 $6800 to the Fire Department from the Frank R. and Elizabeth Simoni Foundation seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll call vote 5-0 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board that the Board Vote to Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGM Ch. 44 § 53A the donation of $5000 to the Police Department from the Frank R. and Elizabeth Simoni Foundation seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll call vote 5-0 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board Vote to Accept and Authorize: the use of the gift in accordance with the terms there of under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A the following donations to the Council on Aging: Lucy Ronayne-$40; Betty Wells-$20; Boston Mutual-$1500; Linda &Paul Sloan $1000 seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll call vote 5-0 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that a representative from Community Preservation Committee and a representative from the Finance Committee make up part of the composition of the 9 member Board for the Master Plan implementation Committee, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly Roll call vote 5-0 M r. M. Porter Affirmative M r. M. Loughran Affirmative M r. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. 1. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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“Motion was made by Mr. Porter to appoint the following members to the Master Plan Implementation Committee, Planning Board —Kathy McCormack; Conservation Commission —Bob MacDonald; Economic Development Committee —Alan Rappaport; Select Board -Michael Loughran; Community Preservation Committe— Lisa Lopez; School Committee - Kristian Merenda; Finance Committee —Emilio Mauro; At-large seat —Sean Robinson, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly, Roll call vote 5-0 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board authorize the issuance of a survey regarding recycling as submitted by the Sustainability Committee with the most recent edits as discussed, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly, Roll call vote 5-0 M r. M. Porter Affirmative M r. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr.1. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the Water and Sewer Commitment Residential in the amount of $4,327,847.99, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly, Roll call vote 5-0 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve the Water and Sewer Commitment Final Bills in the amount of $47,626.89, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly, Roll call vote 5-0 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board Approve: Cemetery Lot Perpetual Care Deed , seconded by Mr. C. Connolly, Roll call vote 5-0 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr.1. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board approve: Cemetery Commitments in the amount of $2750, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly, Roll call vote 5-0 Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, that the Board rescind the vote taken under agenda item 2 presented October 27, 2020, Water-Sewer Rate Policy Unit Calculations, and in its place adopt the following clarification, "The Board recognizes and approves the use of condominium units in the calculation of bills for condominiums, understanding that the amount of gallons billed is divided by the number of occupied condominium units as listed as occupied annually by the Board of Assessors" ,seconded by Mr. C. Connolly, Roll call vote 5-0 M r. M. Porter Affirmative M r. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative M r. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, to waive the Administrative Code, for Topics not Anticipated, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly, Roll call vote 5-0 M r. M. Porter Affirmative M r. M. Loughran Affirmative M r. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative M r. J. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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“Motion was made by Mr. Porter that the Board award contract for Paul Revere Museum of Discovery and Innovation Master Plan to Mills Whitaker Architects Team in the amount of $65,000; of which $35,000 is from the Tax Pledge Mitigation account and $30,000 is from a state grant, seconded by Mr. C. Connolly, Roll call vote S-0 M r. M. Porter Affirmative M r. M. Loughran Affirmative M r. C. Connolly Affirmative Ms. L. Lopez Affirmative M r. 1. Connolly Affirmative.” (Motion: Porter, second: Christopher J. Connolly)

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