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This week in Canton

Updated June 16, 2026

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June 16, 2026
Board of Health
Board of Health
Handles public health rules — food safety inspections, septic system permits, and local health regulations.
Board of Health meets June 16 via Zoom to vote on appointing a part-time public health nurse.
Appoint Part-Time Public Health Nurse Kara Johnson
Vote to appoint Kara Johnson as part-time Public Health Nurse for the town.
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned.
Open to all residents — you can attend and speak during public comment. View agenda → ·Contact the board →
June 16, 2026
Select Board
Select Board
Canton's main governing board. Sets town policy, approves major contracts, and makes key appointments.
Board to consider tapping $1.6M in Special Education Reserve Funds to cover a projected FY26 deficit.
Fire Chief Contract Approval and Swearing-In
Board to approve a contract for the Fire Chief, followed by a swearing-in ceremony.
Library Events – Park Dedication and Construction Update
Update on a park dedication event and ongoing library construction.
Special Education Reserve Funds – $1,600,000 to Offset FY26 Deficit
Board to consider releasing $1.6M from Special Education Reserve Funds to cover a projected FY26 budget shortfall.
💰 $1,600,000 from reserve funds
Prynne Hills Rent Adjustment Discussion
Board to discuss a rent adjustment for Prynne Hills (town-managed housing property).
One Arboretum Rent Adjustment Discussion
Board to discuss a rent adjustment for One Arboretum (town-managed housing property).
Millside Rent Adjustment Discussion
Board to discuss a rent adjustment for Millside (town-managed housing property).
FY2027 Stop Loss Health Reinsurance Contract
Board to award the FY2027 stop-loss health reinsurance contract, which caps the town's liability on employee health claims.
Easement Acceptance – Canton Reserve (Stillwater Road, Foundry Lane, Dalebrook Court)
Board to accept and endorse an easement for Canton Reserve streets as a public way.
📍 Stillwater Road, Foundry Lane, Dalebrook Court
Chapter 90 Reimbursement – Revere Court Replacement Easement Taking
Board to approve a $246,830 state Chapter 90 road-funds reimbursement for the Revere Court Replacement Easement Taking.
💰 $246,830 reimbursement 📍 Revere Court
Chapter 90 Reimbursement – Ames Ave. Paving
Board to approve a $30,380.78 Chapter 90 reimbursement for the Ames Avenue paving project.
💰 $30,380.78 reimbursement 📍 Ames Avenue
Chapter 90 Reimbursement – Blackman Road Paving
Board to approve a $69,927.32 Chapter 90 reimbursement for the Blackman Road paving project.
💰 $69,927.32 reimbursement 📍 Blackman Road
Grant Acceptance – Outfront Media, $12,500 for 120 Cedar Street
Board to accept a $12,500 grant from Outfront Media designated for 120 Cedar Street.
💰 $12,500 grant 📍 120 Cedar Street
Pickleball Discussion
Board to discuss pickleball facilities or related town policy.
19 more items on the agenda
Public Comment Period
15-minute open public comment at the start of the meeting.
📍 Memorial Hall, 801 Washington Street
Eversource Energy – New Pole Petition, Dan Road
Eversource (NStar) seeks permission to install one new utility pole (#295/13B) on Dan Road to serve 45 Dan Road.
📍 Dan Road / 45 Dan Road
2026 Scarecrow Stroll Fundraiser
Discussion of the 2026 Scarecrow Stroll community fundraiser event.
Appointment – Police Sergeant Timothy Taylor
Board to appoint Timothy Taylor as a Police Sergeant.
Appointment – Assessing Technician Rachel Kimball
Board to appoint Rachel Kimball as Assessing Technician.
Personnel Action Form – Public Health Nurse Kara Johnson
Board to approve a PAF for Public Health Nurse Kara Johnson.
Job Description – Conservation Environmental Specialist
Board to approve the job description for a new Conservation Environmental Specialist position.
Common Victuallers' License – The Alchemist Baker (Rolling Scones LLC)
Board to consider a food-service license for The Rolling Scones, LLC doing business as The Alchemist Baker.
Entertainment Permit – Northern Spy Restaurant, June 20, 2026
One-day DJ permit for a wedding reception at Northern Spy Restaurant, June 20, 2026, 4 PM–11 PM (patio until 10 PM), contingent on Building, Police, and Fire approval.
📍 4 Rolling Mill Way
Gift Acceptance – Donations to Elder and Human Services
Board to accept $75 in donations to the Department of Elder and Human Services in memory of Mary Moran and Peg Meissner.
💰 $75 in donations
Gift Acceptance – Donations to Fire Department
Board to accept $125 in donations to the Canton Fire Department from two private donors.
💰 $125 in donations
Appointment – Canton Cultural Council, Angela Mouradian
Board to appoint Angela Mouradian to the Canton Cultural Council.
Appointment – Canton Housing Authority, Agnes Hagan
Board to appoint Agnes Hagan to the Canton Housing Authority.
Pappas Hearing Written Testimony
Board to address written testimony submitted for the Pappas Hearing; details not specified in agenda.
Policy on Hiring and Personnel Action Forms
Board to approve a formal policy governing town hiring and Personnel Action Form procedures.
Cemetery Commitments
Board to approve cemetery commitments totaling $5,987.50.
💰 $5,987.50
Vendor and Payroll Warrants
Vendor warrants totaling approximately $4.9M and payroll warrants totaling approximately $2.3M for the weeks of 06/04/26 and 06/11/26.
💰 Vendor: ~$4,907,319.19 total; Payroll: ~$2,295,629.47 total
Town Administrator Update
Interim Town Administrator to provide a routine update to the Board.
Announcements
Board announcements; next meeting June 30, 2026, 7:00 PM, Memorial Hall.
📍 Memorial Hall, 801 Washington Street
Open to all residents — you can attend and speak during public comment. View agenda → ·Contact the board →
June 17, 2026
Planning Board
Planning Board
Reviews and approves new housing developments, commercial buildings, and land subdivisions before construction begins.
Planning Board meets June 17 to consider releasing the bond/surety for Canton Reserve subdivision.
Bond/Surety Release — Canton Reserve
Board will hear a request to release the financial bond guaranteeing completion of subdivision improvements at Canton Reserve.
💰 Bond amount not specified 📍 Canton Reserve
3 more items on the agenda
Review & Approval of June 3, 2026 Minutes
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
Discussion of Summer Schedule (July & August)
Board will discuss its meeting schedule for July and August; next confirmed meeting is July 15, 2026.
Topics Not Reasonably Anticipated
Open opportunity for items not known 48 hours before the meeting.
Open to all residents — you can attend and speak during public comment. View agenda → ·Contact the board →

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💬 Discussed School Committee · June 11, 2026
School Improvement Plans (SIPs) End-of-Year Reports
GMS Principal Jon Mulhern and CHS Principal Jeff Sperling present end-of-year School Improvement Plans for Galvin Middle School and Canton High School.
Why this matters: Shows how your kids' schools performed against improvement goals.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed School Committee · June 11, 2026
Cabot Fund — Vote on Applicant Scoring Rubric
Committee may vote to approve the scoring rubric used to award Cabot Fund grants supporting school programs.
Why this matters: Determines how school enrichment grants are distributed.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed School Committee · June 11, 2026
Special Education Reserve Fund — Vote to Access 2026 Funding
Committee votes to draw from the Special Education Reserve Fund for 2026 special-ed costs.
Why this matters: Reserve fund access directly affects school budget and taxpayer resources.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed School Committee · June 11, 2026
Superintendent Summative Evaluation — Vote
Committee shares and votes on Superintendent Folan's annual summative performance evaluation.
Why this matters: Annual review of the district's top administrator affects school direction.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Michael Pierce – 30-32 Revere Court (14-26-SP-V) Zoning Board (ZBA) · June 11, 2026
Dimensional variance to build a 37'×25' garage with an accessory dwelling unit above it at 30-32 Revere Court.
📍 30-32 Revere Court
Why this matters: New accessory dwelling unit adds density in residential area.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed The Hillside Pub / Robert Carnes – 2 Royall Avenue (Informal) Zoning Board (ZBA) · June 11, 2026
Temporary Special Permit for live patio entertainment; formal hearing scheduled July 9, 2026.
📍 2 Royall Avenue
Why this matters: Outdoor live entertainment could affect nearby residents.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed SMP 242-26 — Stormwater Permit, 375 & 385 Bolivar Street (Parcels #41-59 & 41-102) Conservation Commission · June 10, 2026
Developer proposes two new duplex buildings (one per lot) with driveways, patios, and stormwater systems on Bolivar Street.
📍 375 & 385 Bolivar Street
Why this matters: New residential duplexes with stormwater review near wetlands.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Enforcement Order — 7 Standish Way (Map 33, Parcel 15) Conservation Commission · June 10, 2026
Commission considers an enforcement order against Nerett Wadeleine and Jean P. Teleau for unpermitted land disturbance within 200 feet of Pecunit Brook.
📍 7 Standish Way
Why this matters: Unpermitted wetland-buffer disturbance; enforcement action pending.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
💬 Discussed FY28 Community Preservation Act Application(s) Discussion (continued) Conservation Commission · June 10, 2026
Ongoing discussion of potential CPA (community funding for open space, housing, and historic preservation) grant applications for FY28.
Why this matters: CPA funds affect local tax surcharge and open-space projects.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Building Rental Policy and Procedures School Committee · June 2, 2026
Sub-committee will review and discuss the policy governing how school buildings are rented out to outside users.
📍 960 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021
Why this matters: Policy changes could affect community access and rental fee revenue.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Special Education Reserve Fund School Committee · June 2, 2026
Discussion of the reserve fund set aside to cover unanticipated special education costs.
Why this matters: Special ed overruns can drive supplemental tax assessments or budget cuts.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Year End Forecast School Committee · June 2, 2026
Review of projected revenues and expenditures through the end of the current fiscal year.
Why this matters: Year-end deficits may signal future budget pressures or tax impacts.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome

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Some decisions aren't final right away — zoning board rulings, for example, can be appealed to Superior Court within 20 days. Items with an open appeal window are flagged above with a countdown.
⚠️ These summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original source documents for anything important. This site is not affiliated with the Town of Canton and is not legal advice.

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