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Capital Planning Committee

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Aug 20, 2026

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Capital Planning Committee Reviews FY27 Requests

Published Aug 20, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 16, 2026

Capital Planning Committee Prepares for FY28

The committee reappointed Vice Chairperson Adam Nichols as its liaison to the Water & Sewer Rate Policy Committee by a 5-0-1 vote, with Nichols abstaining. Members also began preparing for the FY28 capital planning cycle, which is expected to require frequent meetings beginning in January 2027.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Committee Recommends School Capital Requests

The committee recommended that the Finance Committee approve $108,000 for two school passenger vans and $35,000 for network zone directory SSID configuration, with each recommendation passing 4-0-1.

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Briefing

Feb 26, 2026

School Capital Requests Advance for Review

The committee recommended most FY27 school capital requests to the Finance Committee, including $175,000 for Chromebook replacements and $68,000 for a replacement school bus. A $35,000 Network Zone Directory SSID Configuration request was not recommended because supporting quotes were missing.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

FY27 Capital Projects Advance for Review

The committee recommended a broad package of FY27 capital projects to the Finance Committee, including $2.5 million for the Sullivan Treatment Facility ultrafiltration system and $1.81 million for a ladder truck replacement. After removals and other funding changes, the remaining Cash Capital requests fit within the FY27 budget with $240 remaining.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Schools Capital Requests Under Review

The committee continued reviewing Canton Public Schools capital requests and plans to seek additional documentation before making recommendations; voting on municipal requests is planned for February 24. Requests discussed included $16,000 for mini-splits, $25,000 for district radio repeaters, and $75,000 for Luce fire-alarm replacements.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Capital requests reviewed, library costs clarified

The committee reviewed FY27 capital requests, including a $279,000 loader replacement, a $2.5 million water-treatment ultrafiltration replacement, and library repairs and renovations estimated at approximately $9 million overall. Members agreed that the library warrant article needs a clearer breakdown of project phases, costs, and contingencies before submission.

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Capital Planning Committee Reviews Project Requests

The committee reviewed a proposed $1.81 million replacement for the Fire Department’s 2001 ladder truck, with debt planned to be paid from ambulance receipts; delivery is expected in June 2028.

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Briefing

Jan 29, 2026

Capital requests and funding updated

The committee reviewed changes to municipal capital requests, including $161,000 freed after the Pine Street Garage repaving request was removed and a $46,019 reduction in funds available for redistribution. A committee member also reported that the Library project estimate is too low and will require a clearer, potentially higher-cost presentation.

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Briefing

Jan 22, 2026

School Capital Requests Reviewed

The committee reviewed Canton Public Schools’ capital requests for fiscal year 2027 but postponed votes until it receives the School Committee’s final approval amounts.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Capital Planning Committee Reviews FY27 Requests

The committee continued reviewing FY27 municipal capital requests, focusing on a proposed $250,000 replacement heating system for Fire Department Station #1. Members noted the total request would be $350,000 when combined with $100,000 approved last year, but sought updated cost estimates and more information before recommending funding.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Capital Planning Committee Reviews FY27 Requests

The committee began reviewing FY27 municipal capital requests, including a $1.81 million ladder-truck replacement and a $96,000 IT security renewal. Its recommendations are scheduled for review by the Finance Committee on March 18.

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