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Board of Health
The Canton Board of Health will vote on a new food service license for Alchemist Baker, a bakery at 563 Washington Street. They will also vote on reissuing a tobacco license under a new name for Tri-Town Liquor and approve a chicken-keeping permit at 18 Randolph Street. A discussion and possible vote to amend a regulation for residential kitchens is scheduled, along with the appointment of a sanitarian.
- Vote on new Food Service License for Alchemist Baker (bakery) at 563 Washington Street
- Vote to reissue tobacco license for Bobby Patel as Tri-Town Liquor (formerly The Wild Duck)
- Vote to approve chicken-keeping (hens only) at 18 Randolph Street
- Discussion and possible vote to amend Residential Kitchen regulation
- Appointment of Ardens Edouard as Sanitarian
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on several special permit and dimensional relief requests. Key items include a live entertainment permit for an outdoor patio at 2 Royall Avenue, extended pool hours for a civic association, and a two-story addition to a non-conforming dwelling. The board also considers a site plan modification for upgrades at 1010 Turnpike Street.
- Special permit for live entertainment on outdoor patio at 2 Royall Avenue (O'Crisp LLC/Hillside Pub)
- Special permit to extend pool closing hours to 9 PM on two evenings per month at 17 Greenbriar Road (Ponkapoag Civic Association)
- Dimensional relief for two-story addition to pre-existing non-conforming dwelling at 15 Pinedale Lane (Rosemont Design)
- Site plan modification for outside storage and fencing upgrades at 1010 Turnpike Street (United Rentals)
Housing Authority
The Canton Housing Authority will discuss the MHP affordable housing application and review financial reports for May/June. They will also vote on architect fees for the Hemenway windows project (Phase 4) and certificates of completion for Rubin Federal Pacific panels. The director will provide updates on maintenance, vacancies, and modernization projects.
- Affordable Housing MHP application - EMMA presentation
- Hemenway Windows Phase 4 architect fee approval
- Rubin Federal Pacific panels - certificates of substantial and final completion
- Writeoffs discussion
- Financial reports for May/June and expenditures for June/July
Planning Board
The Canton Planning Board will hear a request to install new signage at 548 Washington Street and review an update to the Open Space and Recreation Plan. The meeting will also include the approval of the previous month's minutes.
- Signage installation at 548 Washington Street
- Open Space and Recreation Plan update review
- Approval of June 17, 2026 minutes
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Select Board
The Select Board will discuss and vote on several items including executive session, public comment, and permission for CAASA signs. Key actions include authorizing FYE 2026 reserve fund transfers, approving licenses for The Muffin House Café and Bosa Luxury Ride, and approving the Canton Fall Classic Road Race. The board will also accept a $5,000 gift for summer programs and approve vendor warrants totaling over $8.8 million.
- Authorize FYE 2026 Reserve Fund Transfer Requests
- Common Victualler License for The Muffin House Café, 22 Washington Street
- Livery License for Bosa Luxury Ride, LLC
- Canton Fall Classic Road Race on October 25, 2026 at 1301 Washington Street
- Vendor warrants totaling $8,889,294.15 approved
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will discuss a proposal to install padel ball courts as an accessory use at 23 Pecunit Street. The board will also review minutes and decisions from the previous meeting.
- Proposal for padel ball courts at 23 Pecunit Street (Blue Hill Country Club)
Norfolk County Retirement Board
The Norfolk County Retirement Board will discuss and vote on pension payments, new retirees, and investment strategies. The meeting includes a public hearing on a Section 15 forfeiture and a presentation on real estate funding.
- Approval of pension payments and new retirees
- Discussion on investment asset allocation
- U.S. Open Ended Core Real Estate RFP
- Section 15 Forfeiture hearing for Robert Bullock
- PERAC Audit and Investment Report discussion
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee will hear updates on the MBTA Communities housing project at 399 & 403 Neponset Street (50 five-story units), a Cube Smart lease at 362 Turnpike Street effective July 1, 2026, and the Master Plan Implementation. They will also review Route 138/Turnpike Street plans from MassDOT, a new development at 275 Dan Road, and a website improvement proposal.
- MBTA Communities: 50-unit five-story residential at 399 & 403 Neponset Street
- Cube Smart lease update at 362 Turnpike Street effective 7/1/26
- Route 138 / Turnpike Street MassDOT plans and planning opportunities
- New business development at 275 Dan Road
- EDC website improvement proposal and annual reorganization
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will meet to elect new leadership and consider year-end budget transfers totaling $600,000 from the reserve fund to various town departments, including Police, Ambulance, and Snow & Ice.
- Elect new Chair and Vice Chair
- Authorize $65,000 to Town Counsel
- Authorize $85,000 to Police Department
- Authorize $331,104.61 to Snow & Ice
- Authorize $225,026.39 from other department surpluses
Master Plan Implementation Committee
The Master Plan Implementation Committee will elect a chair and vice chair, review committee goals, and receive updates on the Town Meeting/Heritage Festival, committee schedule, and a town planner update. The committee will also approve meeting minutes from past sessions.
- Election of chair and vice chair
- Overview of committee trajectory and goals
- Update on Town Meeting and Heritage Festival
- Approval of minutes from Nov 2025, Feb 2026, and Mar 2026
Sustainability Committee
The Sustainability and Climate Action Plan Committee will approve meeting minutes from March 12. They will receive status updates on CLC certification criteria, the Zero Emission Vehicle Fleet policy, formation of a new CAP Implementation Committee, and the GreenerU contract. The committee will then discuss next steps for implementing the Climate Action Plan.
- Status update on CLC certification criteria and application
- Status update on Zero Emission Vehicle Fleet (ZEVF) policy
- Formation of new CAP Implementation Committee
- GreenerU contract and work product update
- Discussion of CAP implementation next steps
Canton Affordable Housing Trust
The Affordable Housing Trust will discuss housing lotteries for two properties, review Housing Production Fund and Community Preservation Act funds, and approve previous meeting minutes.
- Approval of May 21 meeting minutes
- Discussion of Housing Production Fund and CPA funds
- Affordable housing lottery at 30 Coppersmith Way
- Affordable housing lottery at 399 Neponset Street
By-Law Modernization Committee
The Bylaw Modernization Study Committee will review and update questions noted by General Code legal review. The goal is to approve these documents for submission by June 25.
- Final review of General Code legal review questions
- Approval of May 21, 2026 meeting minutes
- Scheduling of committee member swearing-in for after July 1
School Building Committee
The committee will vote to approve minutes from May 20 and several amendments, including LeftField Amendment #5 and Ai3 Amendment #2R1. They will also vote on project invoices and receive updates on the budget and construction.
- Vote to approve LeftField Amendment #5
- Vote to approve Ai3 Amendment #2R1
- Vote to approve project invoices
- Budget update
- Construction update
Planning Board
The Canton Planning Board will review and approve the June 3 meeting minutes and discuss the summer schedule for July and August. The board will also consider a bond or surety release for the Canton Reserve development.
- Bond/surety release for Canton Reserve
- Review and approval of June 3, 2026 minutes
- Discussion of July and August summer schedule
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on a wetland notice of intent for a 318 sq ft addition at 3 Roberts Road and a continued stormwater permit at 375 & 385 Bolivar Street. They will also consider requests for full certificates of compliance for seven properties involving construction, demolition, and stormwater systems.
- Public hearing: wetland notice of intent for 318 sq ft addition at 3 Roberts Road
- Public hearing (continued): stormwater permit at 375 & 385 Bolivar Street
- Certificate of compliance requests: 738 Turnpike St (commercial building), 12 Green Lane (single-family), 15 Irving St (single-family), 447 Bolivar St (four homes), 10 Reservoir Circle (demolition/new home near pond), 275 Dan Road (site improvements), 0 Randolph Street (roadways/sewer line)
Building Renovation Committee
The Building Renovation Committee reviews updates on numerous school and town capital projects. Key decisions include advancing the Galvin Middle School project, which now has a total cost of $241,764,835 and a special Town Meeting and override vote scheduled. The committee also discusses contract awards, bid rejections, and project schedules for various renovations.
- Galvin Middle School: $241,764,835 total cost, new vertical construction, special Town Meeting 11/18, override vote 12/10/24
- Library Roof: $4,280,000 total, with $3,043,000 low bid from Greenwood Industries, stone cornice removal authorized ($70,000)
- Library Interior: $4,868,245 total, low bid $2,743,984 from Seaver Construction
- JFK Unit Ventilators: $2,000,000 (ATM 25) design phase for summer 2027
- Senior Center HVAC: $401,320, with $250,685 in grants (Eversource and Green Communities), installation complete