Canton's main governing board. Sets town policy, approves major contracts, and makes key appointments.
243 items across 15 meetings.
June 30, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Board enters executive session at 6:30 PM to discuss litigation strategy where open discussion could harm the town's legal position.
📋 Proposed
Residents may address the board for up to 15 minutes.
📋 Proposed
Request to place signs and ribbons in town recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day, presented by H. Burak.
📋 Proposed
Board will consider authorizing end-of-fiscal-year reserve fund transfers; dollar amounts not specified in agenda.
💰 Amounts TBD
📋 Proposed
License approval for The Muffin House Café to operate as a food-service establishment at 22 Washington Street.
📍 22 Washington Street, Canton, MA
📋 Proposed
Susan Desjardins, Treasurer Collector, appointed as Tax Title Custodian (manages delinquent property tax liens) effective July 1, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Finance Director/Town Accountant Allyson Podgurski appointed to Affordable Housing Trust, Health Insurance Advisory Committee, and Water Sewer Rate Policy Committee effective July 1.
📋 Proposed
Meg Goldstein appointed as Board of Health representative to the Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan Committee.
📋 Proposed
Gopal Chopra appointed as Economic Development Committee representative to the Master Plan Implementation Committee.
📋 Proposed
Gene Manning appointed as Economic Development Committee representative to the Permit Advisory Committee.
📋 Proposed
Request to hold a road race on October 25 at 8:30 AM starting at B'nai Tikvah, 1301 Washington Street, with a one-day DJ entertainment permit, contingent on Police/Fire approval and insurance.
📍 1301 Washington Street, Canton, MA
📋 Proposed
Board considers accepting a $5,000 donation from Canton Helpline for Community Summer Programs under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A.
💰 $5,000 gift
📋 Proposed
Approval of a livery (for-hire vehicle) license for Bosa Luxury Ride, LLC.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior Select Board meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Vendor warrants of $3,288,768.82 (6/18) and $3,493,322.69 (6/25); payroll warrants of $2,100,247.75 and $6,954.89 (6/25) for board approval.
💰 $8,889,294.15 total across four warrants
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of cemetery lot and perpetual care deed transfers.
📋 Proposed
Interim Town Administrator Jennifer Kemalian provides updates to the board.
June 16, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
15-minute open public comment at the start of the meeting.
📍 Memorial Hall, 801 Washington Street
📋 Proposed
Board to approve a contract for the Fire Chief, followed by a swearing-in ceremony.
📋 Proposed
Update on a park dedication event and ongoing library construction.
📋 Proposed
Board to consider releasing $1.6M from Special Education Reserve Funds to cover a projected FY26 budget shortfall.
💰 $1,600,000 from reserve funds
📋 Proposed
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
📋 Proposed
Discussion of the 2026 Scarecrow Stroll community fundraiser event.
📋 Proposed
Board to discuss a rent adjustment for Prynne Hills (town-managed housing property).
📋 Proposed
Board to discuss a rent adjustment for One Arboretum (town-managed housing property).
📋 Proposed
Board to discuss a rent adjustment for Millside (town-managed housing property).
📋 Proposed
Board to award the FY2027 stop-loss health reinsurance contract, which caps the town's liability on employee health claims.
📋 Proposed
Board to accept and endorse an easement for Canton Reserve streets as a public way.
📍 Stillwater Road, Foundry Lane, Dalebrook Court
📋 Proposed
Board to appoint Timothy Taylor as a Police Sergeant.
📋 Proposed
Board to appoint Rachel Kimball as Assessing Technician.
📋 Proposed
Board to approve a PAF for Public Health Nurse Kara Johnson.
📋 Proposed
Board to approve the job description for a new Conservation Environmental Specialist position.
📋 Proposed
Board to approve a $246,830 state Chapter 90 road-funds reimbursement for the Revere Court Replacement Easement Taking.
💰 $246,830 reimbursement
📍 Revere Court
📋 Proposed
Board to approve a $30,380.78 Chapter 90 reimbursement for the Ames Avenue paving project.
💰 $30,380.78 reimbursement
📍 Ames Avenue
📋 Proposed
Board to approve a $69,927.32 Chapter 90 reimbursement for the Blackman Road paving project.
💰 $69,927.32 reimbursement
📍 Blackman Road
📋 Proposed
Board to consider a food-service license for The Rolling Scones, LLC doing business as The Alchemist Baker.
📋 Proposed
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
📋 Proposed
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
📋 Proposed
Board to accept $125 in donations to the Canton Fire Department from two private donors.
💰 $125 in donations
📋 Proposed
Board to accept a $12,500 grant from Outfront Media designated for 120 Cedar Street.
💰 $12,500 grant
📍 120 Cedar Street
📋 Proposed
Board to appoint Angela Mouradian to the Canton Cultural Council.
📋 Proposed
Board to appoint Agnes Hagan to the Canton Housing Authority.
📋 Proposed
Board to discuss pickleball facilities or related town policy.
📋 Proposed
Board to address written testimony submitted for the Pappas Hearing; details not specified in agenda.
📋 Proposed
Board to approve a formal policy governing town hiring and Personnel Action Form procedures.
📋 Proposed
Board to approve cemetery commitments totaling $5,987.50.
💰 $5,987.50
📋 Proposed
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
📋 Proposed
Interim Town Administrator to provide a routine update to the Board.
📋 Proposed
Board announcements; next meeting June 30, 2026, 7:00 PM, Memorial Hall.
📍 Memorial Hall, 801 Washington Street
June 2, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Closed session at 6:00 PM to discuss Police collective bargaining or litigation strategy.
📋 Proposed
Fifteen-minute open public comment at 7:00 PM.
📋 Proposed
Presentation of Kids' Camp photos.
📋 Proposed
Board to present a 'Standing Together' community statement.
📋 Proposed
Board reviews a proposed Zero Emission Vehicle First policy for town fleet or purchases.
📋 Proposed
Board considers hiring a consultant for the Town Administrator search, funded by up to $20,000 in mitigation funds.
💰 Up to $20,000 from mitigation funds
📋 Proposed
Review of updated personnel hiring policy and standardized PAF procedures.
📋 Proposed
Three new Police Officers — Riley Brown, Jamal Robert, and Elizabeth Smith — up for appointment.
📋 Proposed
Approval of a personnel action form for Assessing Director Mary Tynan.
📋 Proposed
Lisa Carlton proposed for appointment as Assistant Treasurer/Collector.
📋 Proposed
2.5% COLA proposed for all full- and part-time Personnel Board members.
💰 2.5% salary increase for Personnel Board members
📋 Proposed
Proposed by-law updates clarify penalties for discharge/contamination violations and public utilities violations.
📋 Proposed
Request to use $185,000 in mitigation funds to cover the added cost of constructing a retaining wall at the Hansen site.
💰 $185,000 from mitigation funds
📍 Hansen (site not further specified)
📋 Proposed
Board considers approving a PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) agreement for the Hellenic Center.
💰 Tax revenue implications — PILOT amount not specified
📋 Proposed
Board members to be appointed to Master Plan Implementation, Community Preservation, and By-Law Modernization committees (1-year terms each).
📋 Proposed
Police Chief Daniels, Deputy Chief Cruz, and Lt. Rae appointed to DEI, CAASA, Permit Advisory, and Constable roles.
📋 Proposed
Sonja Grauds proposed as School Committee rep on the Master Plan Implementation Committee.
📋 Proposed
Agnes Hagan proposed as Canton Housing Authority rep on the Community Preservation Committee.
📋 Proposed
Angela Chan and Christian Santiago Alicea proposed for appointment to the DEI Committee.
📋 Proposed
Vahsaun Givans, Tyrishma Allen, and Joanne Connolly proposed for appointment to the Cultural Council.
📋 Proposed
Approval sought for a 5K road race starting at Dunkin' offices on Royall Street on October 18, 2026, contingent on Police, Fire, Building, and Point32 approval.
📍 Royall Street (Dunkin' offices)
📋 Proposed
Approval of a regional cooperative supply purchasing award for DPW through the Southeastern Regional Services Group.
📋 Proposed
Approval of a regional cooperative paper purchasing contract for DPW.
📋 Proposed
Approval of a regional cooperative contract for water and sewer treatment chemicals.
📋 Proposed
Approval requested for a block party at 9 Helen Drive on June 12, 4:00–11:30 PM, contingent on Building, Police, and Fire approval.
📍 9 Helen Drive
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of vendor warrants totaling ~$5.8M (weeks of 5/21 and 5/28) and payroll warrant of ~$2.14M (5/28).
💰 Vendor: $3,277,395.23 (5/21) + $2,526,210.61 (5/28); Payroll: $2,140,360.15 (5/28)
📋 Proposed
Approval of final water/sewer billing commitment totaling $6,366.04.
💰 $6,366.04
📋 Proposed
Approval of residential water/sewer billing commitment totaling $4,272,844.59.
💰 $4,272,844.59
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of a cemetery lot perpetual care deed.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of Select Board meeting minutes from May 19, 2026.
May 19, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Residents may address the Board on any topic (15 minutes).
📍 Memorial Hall, 801 Washington Street
📋 Proposed
Board will reorganize — likely electing new officers for the coming term.
📋 Proposed
Board interviews two finalists for Fire Chief; outcome affects leadership of Canton's fire department.
📋 Proposed
Board considers accepting conveyance of Lot 8D land to the Town from Canton Holdings.
📋 Proposed
Sets the Board's official meeting calendar for the second half of 2026.
📋 Proposed
Authorizes $1,600 in donations to Elder & Human Services, including $1,000 from Victor Del Vecchio and Lisa Lopez for Physical Fitness Programming and four donations in memory of Mary Moran.
💰 $1,600 total in donations
📋 Proposed
Liquor store at 100 Washington St. seeks approval to operate under new name Tri Town Liquors Fine Wine Beer.
📍 100 Washington Street
📋 Proposed
One-day outdoor event with live band in the parking lot at 210 Sherman St., 4–8 PM, contingent on Building Commissioner, Police, and Fire Chief approval.
📍 210 Sherman Street
📋 Proposed
Board approves routine town payroll and vendor payments totaling roughly $13.6M across four weeks ending May 14, 2026.
💰 Vendor warrants: $3,079,835.73 (4/30), $1,366,678.21 (5/7), $4,928,054.38 (5/14); Payroll: $2,051,124.31 (4/30), $2,161,035.44 (5/14)
📋 Proposed
Board approves cemetery fee commitments totaling $5,687.50.
💰 $5,687.50
📋 Proposed
Board approves cemetery lot and perpetual care deeds.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior Select Board meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Interim Town Administrator Jennifer N. Kemalian provides an update.
May 11, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Dozens of volunteers re-appointed across committees including Water & Sewer Rate Policy, ZBA, Conservation Commission, and Economic Development, effective May 7, 2026.
📋 Proposed
New Sustainable Purchasing Policy would replace and modernize the existing Buy Recycled Policy.
📋 Proposed
Annual Town Meeting is scheduled for 7:00 PM at Canton High School Morse Auditorium — key vote opportunity for residents.
📍 Canton High School, 900 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021
📋 Proposed
Sean Fallon is being considered for appointment as Fire Captain.
📋 Proposed
Joshua Gittings is being considered for appointment as Interim Town Engineer, a key role overseeing infrastructure projects.
April 28, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Closed session to discuss collective bargaining strategy or litigation with AEA before the 7 PM public meeting.
📋 Proposed
Fifteen-minute public comment period opens the 7 PM session.
📋 Proposed
Board continues its hearing on proposed new water/sewer rates and rate structure, with implementation on bills issued starting July 1, 2026; Water Sewer Rate Policy Committee and its consultant will present recommendations.
💰 New water and sewer rates effective July 1, 2026 (FY2027 billing cycle)
📋 Proposed
Board to consider re-appointments to various town boards and committees (list attached to agenda).
📋 Proposed
Board to consider appointing Maureen Kelly as the town's Budget Analyst/Procurement Specialist.
📋 Proposed
CHS Wellness Department's Champions of Wellness 5K road race would start at 9 AM at Canton High School campus, contingent on insurance, Police, and Fire approval.
📍 Canton High School Campus and Football Field
📋 Proposed
Board to accept a $250 donation from B&G Restaurant Supply to the Beautification Committee for Canton Clean Up Day under MGL Ch. 44 §53A.
💰 $250 donation
📋 Proposed
Board to accept a $62,500 grant from outdoor-advertising company Outfront Media tied to the Rt. 95, Cedar, and Shawmut billboard locations under MGL Ch. 44 §53A.
💰 $62,500 grant
📍 Rt. 95, Cedar, and Shawmut locations
📋 Proposed
Board to review a new Sustainable Purchasing Policy that replaces and modernizes the existing Buy Recycled Policy.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of minutes from two prior Select Board meetings.
📋 Proposed
Routine warrant authorization: $3,827,792.01 vendor payments and $2,172,930.16 payroll for the week of April 16, 2026.
💰 $3,827,792.01 vendor; $2,172,930.16 payroll
April 14, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Residents may address the board for up to 15 minutes.
📋 Proposed
Board to approve Michael Gifford Cruz's personal service contract as Deputy Police Chief of Administration and hold a swearing-in ceremony.
📋 Proposed
Hearing on a Class II used-car dealer license application for Urban Motors at 1033 Turnpike St.
📍 1033 Turnpike St, Canton, MA 02021
📋 Proposed
Board hears the Water Sewer Rate Policy Committee's recommended new rate structure, proposed to take effect July 1, 2026 (FY2027 bills).
💰 New rates effective FY2027 bills (as of July 1, 2026); amounts TBD at hearing
📋 Proposed
Approval of a food-service license for Life's A Bagel at 29 Washington St.
📍 29 Washington Street
📋 Proposed
Board to re-appoint members across numerous town boards and committees per attached list.
📋 Proposed
Approval of revised job description for the Town Engineer position.
📋 Proposed
Elizabeth Gray to be appointed to the Commission on Disabilities.
📋 Proposed
Victoria Crossman to be appointed as Young Adult Services Librarian.
📋 Proposed
Board to approve town employee insurance premium rates for Fiscal Year 2027.
💰 FY27 insurance premium rates — amounts not specified in agenda
📋 Proposed
Board to accept gifts totaling $1,400 — including $1,000 in memory of Ralph Staples — donated to Elder and Human Services under MGL Ch. 44 §53A.
💰 $150 (Dorothy Tilley), $100 (Marjorie Weiner), $1,000 (Susan Staples), $50 (Rich Hegarty), $50 (Carol Munson), $50 (Dan and Shirley Kelley)
📋 Proposed
Carnival at Trinity Episcopal Church, One Blue Hill River Rd, May 22–31, 2026 (selected evenings/afternoons), contingent on insurance and approvals from Building Commissioner, Police, and Fire Chiefs.
📍 One Blue Hill River Road
🔄 Postponed
Vote to declare a 2017 Ford Explorer surplus has been postponed.
📋 Proposed
Approval of cemetery commitments totaling $4,325.
💰 $4,325
📋 Proposed
Vendor warrants of $1,496,776.56 (4/2/26) and $975,582.39 (4/9/26); payroll warrant of $1,992,623.09 (4/2/26) for board approval.
💰 $1,496,776.56 + $975,582.39 vendor; $1,992,623.09 payroll
📋 Proposed
Approval of cemetery lot deeds and perpetual care agreements.
📋 Proposed
Interim Town Administrator Jennifer Kemalian to provide an update.
📋 Proposed
Update from the SCAP Committee on Canton's sustainability and climate action planning efforts.
📋 Proposed
Board to formally appoint members to over 25 town committees, including Zoning Board of Appeals, Conservation Commission, Economic Development, and others per attached list.
March 31, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Residents may address the board for up to 15 minutes on any topic.
📍 Memorial Hall, 801 Washington Street, Canton, MA
📋 Proposed
Hearing on a Class II (used-car dealer) license application for Inversiones Lexis Auto Sales LLC at 437 Turnpike St, #212.
📍 437 Turnpike St, #212, Canton, MA
📋 Proposed
Board to vote on a PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) agreement for the Hellenic Center, affecting municipal tax revenue.
📋 Proposed
Board to appoint Jennifer Kemalian as Interim Town Administrator, Edwin Freitas as Interim Fire Chief, and Robert Martin as Interim Director of Central Maintenance.
📋 Proposed
Board to appoint Michael Gifford Cruz as Deputy Police Chief of Administration.
📋 Proposed
Board to approve updated job descriptions for Treasurer Collector and Budget Analyst, and appoint Susan Desjardins as Treasurer Collector.
📋 Proposed
Board to appoint Sergeant Sean Becker as Constable.
📋 Proposed
Board to accept $1,000 from Bank of Canton and $300 from Hebrew Senior Life as donations to the Beautification Committee under MGL Ch. 44 §53A.
💰 $1,300 in donations
📋 Proposed
Renewal of seasonal wine and malt liquor license and common victualler license for K&K Kitchens dba Karen's Kitchen.
📍 2167 Washington St, Canton, MA
📋 Proposed
Warrants totaling ~$7.86M: vendor warrants of $3,296,381.91 (03/19) and $2,563,257.14 (03/26); payroll warrant of $2,005,134.70 (03/19).
💰 $7,864,773.75 total
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior Select Board meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Town Administrator to provide an update to the board.
📋 Proposed
Next Select Board meeting is Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 7:00 PM, Salah Room, Memorial Hall.
📍 Memorial Hall, 801 Washington Street, Canton, MA
March 17, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Closed session to negotiate contracts with non-union Finance and Police Department personnel.
📋 Proposed
Fifteen-minute open public comment period.
📋 Proposed
Staff update on progress implementing the Canton Master Plan action items.
📋 Proposed
Approval sought for one-day entertainment permits for Heritage Day Family Concert, plus a waiver of associated fees.
💰 Fee waiver amount not specified
📋 Proposed
Board to consider appointing Allyson Podgurski as Finance Director/Town Accountant.
📋 Proposed
Board to vote on supporting the FY2027 municipal operating budget requests — a key step toward setting next year's tax rate.
💰 FY2027 operating budget (amounts not listed)
📋 Proposed
Request to use $115,000 in mitigation funds to purchase computer equipment for town departments.
💰 $115,000 from mitigation funds
📋 Proposed
Accept a $300 donation from TBC Management for the Beautification Committee's Canton Clean Up Day under MGL Ch. 44 §53A.
💰 $300 gift
📋 Proposed
Accept two $12,500 grants (Jan–Mar and Apr–Jun) from Outfront Media for 120 Cedar Street under MGL Ch. 44 §53A.
💰 $25,000 total grant
📍 120 Cedar Street, Canton
📋 Proposed
Approve the official warrant for the Annual Town Election scheduled for April 7, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Board of Registrars recommends early voting at Town Hall on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 9 AM–5 PM.
📍 Town Hall, Canton
📋 Proposed
Approve CABI's annual Road Race 5K/10K on September 27, 2026 at 10 AM, starting from Trillium Brewing, subject to Police, Fire, and Building approvals.
📍 Trillium Brewing Company, 100 Royall Street, Canton
📋 Proposed
Approve Level 2 drought water restrictions beginning April 1, 2026 as directed by MassDEP — affects outdoor watering for all residents.
📋 Proposed
Approve Southeastern Regional Services Group re-bid award for Cold In-Place Recycling (road resurfacing) for 3/1/2026–2/28/2027.
💰 Amount not specified
📋 Proposed
Accept a $69,000 state Community Compact IT grant for town technology improvements.
💰 $69,000 grant revenue
📋 Proposed
Approve a new credit policy that may allow property owners to reduce their stormwater utility fee by meeting certain criteria.
💰 Potential fee reductions for eligible properties
📋 Proposed
Approve a formal town-wide policy governing how departments apply for grants.
📋 Proposed
Approve cemetery commitments totaling $5,550.
💰 $5,550
📋 Proposed
Approve cemetery lot and perpetual care deeds.
📋 Proposed
Approve final water and sewer billing commitment of $4,610.03.
💰 $4,610.03
📋 Proposed
Approve the residential water and sewer billing commitment of approximately $5.98 million — the main quarterly billing cycle for Canton households.
💰 $5,979,454.56
📋 Proposed
Approve vendor warrants of ~$1.49M (3/5) and ~$6.06M (3/12), and payroll warrant of ~$2.04M (3/5).
💰 $9,591,754.28 total
📋 Proposed
Approve minutes from the Select Board meetings of February 17 and March 3, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Routine update from Town Administrator and board announcements; next meeting March 31, 2026 at 7 PM.
📍 Memorial Hall, 801 Washington Street, Canton
March 3, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Residents may address the board for up to 15 minutes.
📍 Memorial Hall, 801 Washington Street, Canton, MA
📋 Proposed
Chief Daniels to present commendations to Police Department members.
💬 Discussed
Board reviews renewal status of the town's electricity aggregation program, which affects residents' electric rates.
📋 Proposed
Board reviews a credit policy for the stormwater utility fee, potentially reducing what some property owners pay.
📋 Proposed
Board reviews a new policy governing how the town applies for grants.
📋 Proposed
One-day license to serve wine and beer at Milton Players performances March 20–21, 2026, contingent on Building, Police, and Fire approval.
📍 3 Randolph Street
📋 Proposed
Approval of Southeastern Regional Services Group service awards for the DPW for the coming year.
📋 Proposed
Accept $100 donation from Marianne Adams to the Police Department under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A.
💰 $100 donation
📋 Proposed
Accept $100 from Canton Co-operative Bank and $1,000 from Lisa Lopez and Victor Del Vecchio to the Department of Elder and Human Services.
💰 $1,100 in donations
📋 Proposed
Warrants totaling approx. $7.5M covering vendor payments and payroll for weeks of 02/19/26 and 02/26/26.
💰 Vendor: $2,583,715.39 (02/19) + $2,783,099.02 (02/26); Payroll: $2,079,584.68 + $83,157.07
• Status unclear
Town Administrator Charles Doody to provide an update to the board.
📋 Proposed
Approval requested for a 5K race on May 16, 9 AM–noon, with alcohol service starting at 10 AM (before the standard 11 AM licensed hour) and a one-day MC/DJ entertainment license at Trillium Brewing.
📍 Trillium Brewing, 100 Royall Street
February 17, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Formal swearing-in of the Police Chief at the start of the meeting.
📍 Memorial Hall, 801 Washington Street, Canton, MA
📋 Proposed
Board to accept a $100,000 gift from Judge Rotenberg Center under MGL Ch. 44 §53A for Town use.
💰 $100,000 donation to the Town
📋 Proposed
Hearing on an application for a license to store more than three vehicles at 2346 Washington St.
📍 2346 Washington Street
📋 Proposed
Board to formally accept Stillwater Road, Foundry Lane, Dalebrook Court (Canton Reserve) and Stonewood Drive, Isabella Circle, Holly Way (Yorkshire Estates) as public ways.
📍 Canton Reserve; Yorkshire Estates
📋 Proposed
Budget presentations covering Information Systems, Central Maintenance, Trash, Debt, Pension, Health Insurance, OPEB, DIF, Regional School Assessments, Executive Office, and Paul Revere Heritage Trust.
📋 Proposed
Board to consider allowing the Revere and Son Trust to draw up to $125,000 annually from Revolving Account 142, up from the current limit.
💰 Up to $125,000/year from Revolving Account 142
📋 Proposed
Select Board to adopt official positions on all articles heading to the 2026 Annual Town Meeting.
📋 Proposed
Board to approve a change of manager for Blue Hills Ski Area's licensed entity.
📍 Blue Hills Ski Area
📋 Proposed
One-day license to serve wine and malt beverages at Wonder, 95 Washington St. Suite 40, for an opening celebration March 19, 2026, 3–7 PM, contingent on Building, Police, and Fire Chief approval.
📍 95 Washington Street, Suite 40
📋 Proposed
Board to accept a $43,971.23 grant from Outfront Media tied to the Route 95 billboard location's gross collected revenue, under MGL Ch. 44 §53A.
💰 $43,971.23 grant
📋 Proposed
Request to hold the school fun run and 5K on May 17, 2026, 9 AM–2 PM, with a one-day DJ entertainment permit, subject to Police approval.
📋 Proposed
Request to hold the Anthony Maffie Memorial Walk on Sunday, June 7, 2026, 12–5 PM, subject to Police approval.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of cemetery lot and perpetual care deed transactions.
📋 Proposed
Approval of cemetery commitments totaling $8,550.
💰 $8,550
📋 Proposed
Warrants for week of 02/05/26: vendor $1,871,165.56, payroll $2,087,130.82; week of 02/12/26: vendor $749,241.39, payroll $3,139.00.
💰 Total ~$4.7M across two weeks
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Scheduled update from Town Administrator Charles E. Doody.
📋 Proposed
15-minute public comment period open to residents.
📋 Proposed
Chair to present letters of commendation to Police Department members.
📋 Proposed
Next Select Board meeting is Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 7 PM, Salah Meeting Room, Memorial Hall.
📍 Memorial Hall, 801 Washington Street
February 3, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Closed session to prepare negotiation strategy for the Finance Director (non-union personnel).
📋 Proposed
Department heads present FY2027 operating budget requests for HR, Conservation, Veterans, Parks & Rink, DPW, Water & Sewer, Fire, DEI, and Library.
📋 Proposed
Board considers authorizing spending beyond the Snow & Ice appropriation approved at 2025 Annual Town Meeting.
💰 Amount not specified; exceeds ATM 2025 appropriation
📋 Proposed
Board considers approving an employment contract for the Police Chief.
📋 Proposed
Board votes to endorse the FY2027 capital project request list, setting priorities for major town expenditures next year.
📋 Proposed
Board considers approving the Annual Town Meeting warrant, which sets the articles voters will decide.
📋 Proposed
One-day entertainment license for Wonder at 95 Washington St., Suite 40, for a ribbon-cutting with live music on March 19, 2026, 2–7 PM, pending Police, Fire, and Building approvals.
📍 95 Washington Street, Suite 40, Canton, MA
📋 Proposed
Renewal of used-car dealer (Class II) licenses for RJO Motors at 12 Revere St. and Canton Auto Group at 652 Washington St.
📍 12 Revere St. and 652 Washington St., Canton, MA
📋 Proposed
Board considers releasing the $284,926.88 performance bond held for the Plymouth Rubber redevelopment project.
💰 $284,926.88 bond release
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of vendor warrants ($4,458,741.77 and $3,001,712.71) and payroll warrants for weeks of 1/22/26 and 1/29/26.
💰 $4,458,741.77 + $3,001,712.71 vendor; $2,026,332.85 + smaller payrolls
📋 Proposed
Approval of minutes from the January 20, 2026 meeting.
📋 Proposed
Routine update from Town Administrator Charles Doody.
January 20, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Closed session to prepare negotiation strategy for Police Chief (non-union personnel).
💬 Discussed
Board continues reviewing proposed articles for the Annual Town Meeting; specifics not yet detailed in agenda.
📋 Proposed
Board considers declaring intent to lay out (accept as public ways) Stillwater Road, Foundry Lane, Dalebrook Court, Stonewood Drive, Isabella Circle, and Holly Way, and referring to Planning Board.
📍 Stillwater Road, Foundry Lane, Dalebrook Court, Stonewood Drive, Isabella Circle, Holly Way
📋 Proposed
Renewal of food-service license for Cut Above Deli at 1036 Turnpike St.
📍 1036 Turnpike St.
📋 Proposed
Appointment of Anderson Vasquez as Young Adult Services Librarian at Canton Public Library.
📋 Proposed
Appointment of Erin Kelley as Community Outreach Librarian at Canton Public Library.
📋 Proposed
Special one-day license for wine and malt beverages and entertainment at the post-road-race party on library grounds, April 26, 2026, 10 AM–2 PM, contingent on Building Commissioner, Police Chief, and Fire Chief approval.
📍 786 Washington St.
📋 Proposed
Re-appointment of John Connolly to the Norfolk County Advisory Board.
📋 Proposed
Board authorizes notifying members whose committee terms are expiring; full list attached to agenda.
📋 Proposed
Accepting a $50 donation from Jenny Sun to the Police Department under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A.
💰 $50 donation
📋 Proposed
Vendor warrants of $1,398,649.83 (01/08/26) and $1,834,228.24 (01/15/26); payroll warrant of $1,944,457.82 (01/08/26).
💰 $1,398,649.83 vendor (01/08); $1,944,457.82 payroll (01/08); $1,834,228.24 vendor (01/15)
📋 Proposed
Approval of cemetery commitments totaling $1,750.
💰 $1,750
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of minutes from Dec. 16, 2025; Dec. 30, 2025; and Jan. 6, 2026 Select Board meetings.
📋 Proposed
Town Administrator Charles Doody to provide updates.
January 6, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Board meets in closed session at 6:30 PM to discuss collective bargaining strategy with AFSCME union.
📋 Proposed
Hearing on new all-alcohol and common victualler's license for Canbobcon Inc. dba Conrad's Restaurant at 95 Washington St, Suite 5.
📍 95 Washington St, Suite 5, Canton, MA 02021
📋 Proposed
Presenter J. Morton provides an update on the Paul Revere Museum of Discovery and Innovation project.
💬 Discussed
Board reviews the full 2026 ATM warrant including articles on pickleball courts, safe streets, Gridley Cemetery repair, street acceptances (Canton Reserve; Stonewood Dr/Yorkshire Estates), electronic voting, multiple bylaw updates, and enterprise fund adoption.
📋 Proposed
Proposed ATM zoning articles include amending ADU rules (Sec. 8.1), updating definitions (Sec. 11.0), and removing Canton Center Economic Opportunity Districts A, B, and C from the zoning map.
📍 Canton Center
📋 Proposed
Board considers approving the hiring paperwork for firefighter Matthew Pigeon.
📋 Proposed
Board considers approving a new MOA with the AFSCME municipal employees union.
📋 Proposed
Board considers approving a change to the existing Northern Spy lease agreement; terms not detailed in agenda.
📋 Proposed
Board considers approving a change in business structure for Canton Auto Sales.
📋 Proposed
Special license to serve alcohol at a Comedy Night Fundraiser at the Canton Public Library on Feb. 28, 2026 from 6–11 PM, contingent on Building Commissioner, Police Chief, and Fire Chief approval.
📍 Canton Public Library, 786 Washington St
📋 Proposed
Four donations totaling $11,100 to the Dept. of Elder and Human Services: $2,600 from CABI Charitable Fund, $1,000 Bernard T. Szymanski Memorial Fund, $5,000 anonymous, $2,500 from Paul and Linda Sloan.
💰 $11,100 in donations
📋 Proposed
Anonymous $8,650 donation to the Fire Department designated for life-saving equipment needs.
💰 $8,650
📋 Proposed
Anonymous $4,400 donation to the Police Department to purchase e-bikes.
💰 $4,400
📋 Proposed
$50,000 grant from Outfront Media (outdoor advertising company) designated for the Shawmut and Route 95 locations; exact use not specified in agenda.
💰 $50,000
📍 Shawmut/I-95 area
📋 Proposed
Board considers approving a livery (for-hire vehicle) license for Moise Livery.
📋 Proposed
Renewal of second-hand jewelry and electronics dealer license for Precious Metals Reclaiming Service at 253 Revere St B.
📍 253 Revere St B, Canton, MA 02021
📋 Proposed
Board considers using up to $70,000 in mitigation funds for Police Station exterior cameras, in-vehicle data terminals, and motorcycle hands-free gear, plus up to $90,000 for Pequitside Farm upper field renovation.
💰 Up to $70,000 (Police/MIS); up to $90,000 (Parks & Rec)
📍 Police Station; Pequitside Farm
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of vendor and payroll warrants for weeks of 12/18, 12/24, and 12/31/25 totaling approximately $5.24M.
💰 Vendor: $5,243,105.40; Payroll: $2,039,866.24 (combined three weeks)
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of cemetery lot and perpetual care deeds.