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MOVED by Mr. Magaldi:
That the Town vote to amend the Building Code of Town By-Laws by adding to Part III a Section 2, a new sentence to read as follows:
Section 2-No permit for the construction of any type structure, residential, industrial, commercial or otherwise, shall be issued by the Inspector of Build- ings unless the land on which construction is pro- posed has frontage on an accepted Town Way. Per- mits for construction of any type proposed on land which does not have frontage on an accepted Town Way, shall not be issued unless the street is on a duly approved and recorded subdivision plan or such land lies on a way, having, in the opinion of the planning board, sufficient width, suitable grades and adequate construction to provide for the needs of vehicular traffic in relation to the proposed use of the land, and for the installation of municipal services to serve such land and proposed buildings.
A. The provisions of this section shall not apply to buildings of "accessory use" permitted in Section II of the Zoning By-Law.
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Mr. Magaldi spoke on the motion.
The Moderator ordered a teller count. Vote and count were taken and the tellers reported 175 votes in the af- firmative and 2 votes in the negative. There being more than the required two-thirds vote in the affirmative the Moderator declared the motion by Mr. Magaldi
SO VOTED
ARTICLE 29. Amend Building Code. Part I, by adding new Section 5.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED That the Town vote to amend the Building Code of the Town By-Laws by add- ing to Part III a new Section 16, to read as follows:
Section 16-All sill elevations of new structures, residential, industrial or otherwise, shall be approved by the Town Engineer prior to the issuance of a build- permit.
ARTICLE 30. Amend Building Code, Part VII, by adding new Section 6.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED That the Town vote to amend the Building Code of the Town By-Laws by add- in to Part I, Section 14, a new sentence to read as follows:
Section 14-If a permit has been issued and during excavation, damages any town easement running through his property or adjoining same, the Building Inspector shall have the authority to revoke the per- mit until said damage has been repaired to the satis- faction of the Town Department responsible for the easement.
ARTICLE 31. Amend Building Code, Part VII, by adding new Section 7.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED That the Town vote to amend the Building Code of the Town By-Laws by add- ing to Part III, Section 3, two new sentences to read as follows:
"Abandoned excavations or foundations shall be re- filled and the land put in its original condition satis- factory to the Building Inspector. Excavations or foundations shall be considered abandoned if oper- ,
ations thereon are discontinued for a period of more than six months."
ARTICLE 32. Amend Building Code Part XII, by adding new paragraph 6.
That the Town vote to amend the Building Code of the Town By-Laws by adding to Part XII a new Section 6, to read as follows:
Paragraph 6.
A. In all structures used for residential purposes constructed after the adoption of this section there
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shall be permanently installed a heat activated fire detection alarm system, approved by a Board of Fire Protection. Fire detectors shall be of an approved type properly located and of sufficient number to protect livable rooms, bathrooms, stairways, attics, basements and cellars, furnace rooms, attached gar- ages and garages within the structure. The alarm shall be sufficiently loud and suitably located to arouse all persons residing therein.
B. Any fire detection system installed in accord- ance with this section shall be in accordance with the standards of the National Board of Fire Under- writers and approved by the Board created by this section.
C. The Board of Fire Protection shall consist of the Building Inspector, Inspector of Wires, and the Chief of the Fire Department who are hereby charged with the administration of this section, and shall make such rules and regulations as they deem necessary to carry out the intent of this section. Copy of such rules and regulations shall be filed with the Town Clerk.
Discussion ensued involving Fire Chief Sears, Mr. Chiesa, Mr. Fletcher and Mr. Shannon.
The Moderator ordered a teller count. Vote and count were taken and the tellers reported 110 votes in the affirmative and $1 votes in the negative. There not being the required two-thirds vote in the affirmative the Moderator declared the motion by Mr. Magaldi LOST.
ARTICLE 33. Amend Building Code by adding new Part XIII, Paragraph 1.
That the Town vote to amend the Building Code of the Town By-Laws by adding thereto a new Part XIII, Section 1, to read as follows:
Paragraph 1. SWIMMING POOLS
A permit is required for the construction of a swimming pool, which is an accessory structure sub- ject to the Zoning By-Laws. The applicant must sub- init a Plot Plan in duplicate; any pool must be fenced in at the discretion of the Building Inspector; and the installation of said pool shall be subject to all rules and regulations pertaining thereto of the Board of Health the Water Department, the Inspector of Wires, and the Inspector of Plumbing.
Mr. Magaldi spoke on the motion.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Magaldi.
The Moderator ordered a teller count. Vote and count were taken and the tellers reported 162 votes in the af- firmative and 9 votes in the negative. There being more than the required two-thirds vote in the affirmative the Moderator declared the motion by Mr. Magaldi
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SO VOTED
Mr. Magaldi, Chairman of the Puanning Board, for- mally filed the report of the Planning Board with the Town Clerk as required by the General Laws.
ARTICLE 34. Amend Zoning By-Laws, Section II, adding new line "e" to Paragraph 8.
That the Zoning By-Law be amended by adding a new line (e) to Paragraph 8 (which specifies items ex- cluded from accessory use classification) under Section II, entitled "Residence A and B District Uses", to read as follows:
line (e) Use of trailers and mobile units as dwell- ings, except that the Building Inspector may grant a permit for the temporary use of such units for liv- ing puropses for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days. Any extension of a temporary permit issued under this section may be granted only by the Zon- ing Board of Appeals, after a public hearing. In no case shall a temporary permit or extension there- of be granted unless adequate provisions for the pro- tection of health, safety, convenience and welfare of the people have been made to the satisfaction of the Board of Health, the Water Department, the Wire Inspector and the Building Inspector.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Magaldi and Mr. Morrison.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
ARTICLE 35. Amend Zoning By-Laws Section X, Paragraph 3, adding to sentence entitled Parking Areas.
SO VOTED No action.
ARTICLE 36. Amend Zoning By-Laws and Map, land on westerly side of Pond Street from Residence A to Industrial.
SO VOTED No action.
ARTICLE 37. Amend Zoning By-Laws and Map, land on Pond Street from Residential B to Industrial.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED That the Zoning By-Law and the Zoning Map dated May 2, 1940, as most pre- viously amended, be further amended to provide that the approximate two acre portion of Plot 2 and all of Plot 1 as shown on Assessors' Plan No. 1059, now zoned Resi- dence B, be changed to Industrial Zone. These parcels being the premises located at 549 and 565 Pond Street in South Braintree, within the existing Industrial Zone.
ARTICLE 38. Amend Zoning By-Laws and Map, land on southerly side of Liberty Street from Residence B to Residence C.
SO VOTED No action.
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SO VOTED That Article 88 be considered at this time.
ARTICLE 88. Amend Zoning By-Laws, Section IV, Business District Uses.
That the Zoning By-Law be amended by adding the word "Motel" to line 7 under Section IV Business District Uses, so that the amended line will read as follows:
line 7-Restaurant, motel or hotel.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Magaldi.
The moderator ordered a teller count. Vote and count were taken and the tellers reported 172 votes in the af- firmative and 1 vote in the negative. There being more than the required two-thirds vote in the affirmative the Moderator declared the motion by Mr. Magaldi
SO VOTED
ARTICLE 39. Master Plan, Planning Board.
That the town raise and appropriate the sum of $7,500.00 to be expended under the direction of the Plan- ning Board for such studies as the Board shall feel neces- sary at this time for a Master Study Plan.
7,500.00}
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Fletcher, Mr. Ma- galdi and Mr. Morton.
SO VOTED
(Recess from 9:25 to 9:40 P.M.)
ARTICLE 2.
Mr. Howard Rose presented the following resolution.
Whereas, Williard P. Sheppard, who has served as Water Commissioner for the Town of Braintree from 1945 to 1959, a period of fifteen years on retirement, it is with deep gratitude that due recognition is made, herewith, of his untiring service to the citizens of Braintree.
Mr. Sheppard served with such men as Mr. Joseph Landers, H. Irving Charnock, Thomas E. Sears, Robert L. Taylor and Thomas H. Matthews; who, together pro- vided the Town with invaluable guidance in the operation and growth of the Braintree Water Department. He brought with him to the Board of Water Commissioners a valued background not easily matched. Born and brought up in Braintree, his heritage may be associated with some of the families in the Town who formed the backbone of business, banking and civic development. Honesty, integrity and quietness of decision has earned Willard P. Sheppard the unanimous respect of all that know him and it was with deep regret that the Citizens of this town watched him retire from public office in 1959.
Men who serve as Commissioners or Members of any Appointed or Elective Office in the Town know that
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only those persons who are truly dedicated to their as- signed job will pursue the courses of action best suited to the overall interests of the Town. Willard P. Shep- pard is that kind of dedicated person who unselfishly gave of his time and wisdom even in the face of trying problems often associated with a term of office. There were those who would question the Board's decisions, sincerely or otherwise, but these obstacles did not deter Willard P. Sheppard in his determination to carry out those principles so necessary to the success of the de- partment he served.
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Town of Braintree has benefited from the service rendered by Willard P. Sheppard and extends to him their heartfelt thanks.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of these Resolutions be placed with the permanent records of the Town and that a copy be sent him following the accept- ance by this Town Meeting.
Thomas B. Matthews, Chairman Arthur L. Whitten, Clerk Howard J. Rose BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED The adoption of the reso- lution.
ARTICLE 2.
Mr. Arthur Whitten presented the following resolu- tion.
Whereas, Robert L. Taylor, a Braintree Citizen was a member of the Board of Water Commissioners of the Town of Braintree from 1957 to 1960;
Whereas, Bob Taylor gave unstintingly of his time and of himself for others, creating many friends in the Town of Braintree;
Whereas, Bob's love for his Town, and his desire to serve in any worthwhile civic undertaking, further en- deared him in the hearts of his many friends and citizens;
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Whereas, Bob's enthusiastic approach to the many time consuming problems of the Braintree Water Depart- ment (both regular and unusual) was a contributing fac- tor to the eventual solution of the same;
Whereas, his great heart and unselfish effort in the behalf of any person needing a helping hand marked him as a disciple of the Golden Rule;
Whereas, as a devoted husband and a loving father, he has set an example for others to follow:
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the mem- bers of the 1961 Town Meeting do hereby declare that
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the residents of the Town of Braintree have suffered a deep loss of a true and faithful neighbor and dedicated public servant by the untimely passing of Robert L. Taylor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution become a part of the records of this 1961 Town Meeting; and that a copy be delivered to his dear wife and family.
Respectfully submitted,
BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS Howard J. Rose Arthur L. Whitten Thomas B. Matthews, Chairman
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED The adoption of the reso- lution.
ARTICLE 2.
Mr. Foley presented the report of the Committee to Improve and Develop Watson Park as follows.
This Committee was appointed at the 1959 Town Meet- ing. We held several meetings in 1959 and 1960 prior to last year's annual Town Meeting. A year ago we sub- mitted a progress report making the recommendation that the Committee be continued for another year so that we could ge together with the Planning Board to deter- mine if the improvement and development of Watson Park could be included in the master plan for the Town of Braintree.
Representatives of our Committee have met with the Planning Board and we have been assured that rec- reation is one of the prime considerations in the master plan, and that Watson Park along with other present and proposed recreation areas will be studied by a team of exports from the consulting firm recently engaged.
Your Committee feels that this is the direction to go rather than our making recommendations and perhaps inserting articles in the warrant that would by necessity be makeshift because of the limited scope of our Com- mittee.
Individual members of this Committee have signi- fied a willingness to work with the Planning Board and/or the consulting firm in any capacity they might desire. We therefore recommend that this Committee be discharged and that the Planning Board submit reports at each annual Town Meeting as the progress of this.
Respectfully submitted,
Paul P. Foley, Chairman Mr. Richard H. Brooks Mr. Walter E. Delorey Mr. E. Harrison Keith Mr. Raymon A. Nagle Mr. Roy O. Ventura Mr. George Garland
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SO VOTED That the report be accepted and the Committee be discharged.
ARTICLE 2.
Mr. Ainsleigh presented the final report of the Wat- son School Building Committee as follows:
The Watson School Building Committee was auth- orized by a vote of the Town under Article 12 of the Spe- cial Town Meeting of Dec. 11, 1956, which authorized the Moderator to appoint a committee of five and appro- priated $15,000.00 for plans, specifications, hiring of architects, etc. Mr. E. Curtiss Mower, Town Moderator appointed the following: Mr. Raymond P. Palmer, William G. Brooks, Dr. Reuben H. Frogel and Mr. Jack R. Ains- leigh and Roy O. Ventura.
Shortly thereafter the committee met at the home of Mr. Palmer and organized, electing Jack R. Ainsleigh Chairman and Roy O. Ventura Secretary.
The Committee interviewed many architects and fin- ally selected Mr. Theodore B. Hanna as our architect. With him we surveyed the Watson School building and, in con- junction with the School Committee decided what was needed for remodeling as well as the form that the addi- tion should take. We added four rooms to the south end of the building and completely modernized the in- terior of the old building. We also converted the old audi- torium into a modern all purpose room and added a kit- chen to the east end of the auditorium.
With our educational specifications complete we con- sulted with the State School Building Assistance Com- mission and received permission, after a little difficulty over the size of the site, to proceed with our plans.
The Town, in Special Town Meeting on October 7th, 1957, voted under Article 4 the sum of $165,000 for the addition and $106,685 under Article 5 and authorized the committee to proceed with the project.
After advertising for bids the committee awarded the general contract to E. J. Rose & Son, the low bidder. The work was carried out and is now complete.
About halfway through our project,we were saddened by the death of Mr. Palmer who had worked very hard in getting information and in checking the progress of the work. His loss was deeply felt. We wish at this time to thank Mr. Daniel Holmes, then Assistant Super- intendent of Schools, our education advisor, who gave unstintedly of his time in our behalf. We also wish to thank Mr. Ralph Proctor, Superintendent of Schools, for his advice and assistance. The job is finished and has been accepted by the School Committee. The Town of Braintree has in the Watson School another practical mod- ern school good for many years of service. All of our bills are paid and we have the following balances: Re-
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modeling and Repair fund $1,257.63 and Addition fund $427.95 which sums we recommend be turned into the E&D fund.
The Watson School Building Committee requests that the Town accept this final report and that the Commit- tee be discharged.
Roy O. Ventura William G. Brooks Dr. Reuben H. Frogel Jack R. Ainsleigh, Chairman
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED That the report be ac- cepted and the Committee be discharged.
SO VOTED That Article 15, Item 27, Highway De- partment, New Construction, be taken from the table.
ITEM 27. Highway Department. New Construction.
That there be raised and appropriated the sum of $28,059.00 for New Consruction in the Highway Depart- ment.
28,059.00
MOVED the following substitute motion by Mr. Malcolm:
That the sum of $32,385.00 be raised and appropriated for new construction, said sum to include $4,326.00 as a special appropriation for the correction of a faulty high- way drainage condition on the south side of Wildwood Avenue and west of Court Road.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. John Pratt, Mr. Fletcher, Mr. Malcolm and Mr. Hunt.
Comes now the question on the substitute motion by Mr. Malcolm.
The Moderator ordered a teller count. Vote and count were taken and the tellers reported 63 votes in the af- firmative and 86 votes in the negative. The Moderator then declared the substitute motion by Mr. Malcolm LOST.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Flet- cher.
SO VOTED
ARTICLE 40. Custodial Service for Annie Storrs Hollis and Norton Eugene Hollis School Fund.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED That there be raised and appropriated the sum of $750.00 to be expended under the direction of the Treasurer for custodial service for the Annie Storrs Hollis and Norton Eugene Hollis School Fund as authorized by Chapter 208 of the Acts of 1960.
750.00
ARTICLE 41. Flood Control Projects.
SO VOTED No action.
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ARTICLE 42. Construction of Sewers.
That there be raised and appropriated the sum of $300,000 for the construction of additional sewers for sanitary purposes under the direction of the Sewer Com- missioners and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $44,470.25 be taken from Sewer Receipts reserved for appropriation and $55,529.75 be raised in the tax levy and that the Treasurer with the approval of the Select- men be and hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $200,000 and to issue bonds or notes of the Town there- for payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws so that the whole loan shall be paid in not more than 15 years from the date of issue of the first bond or note or at such earlier time as the Treasurer and Selectmen may determine.
MOVED to amend by Mr. Harkin:
That there be raised and appropriated the sum of $350,000.00 for the construction of additional sewers for sanitary purposes under the direction of the Sewer Com- missioners and that, to meet said appropriation, the sum of $44,470.25 be taken from sewer receipts for appropria- tion, the sun of $55,529.75 be raised in the tax levy, and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $250,- 000.00 and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws so that the whole loan shall be paid in not more than 20 years from the date of issue of the first bond or note, or at such earlier time as the Treas- urer and Selectmen may determine.
Upon motion duly made by Mr. Laing, it was
SO VOTED That Article 42 be laid on the table. ARTICLE 43. £ Construction of Sewers on Alden, Court and Cranmore Roads.
MOVED by Mr. Fletcher:
No action.
Lengthy discussion ensued involving several Town Meeting Members and residents of the area concerned.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Fletcher.
SO VOTED
Upon motion duly made by Mr. Delory, it was
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED (10:50 P.M.): That the Annual Town Meeting be adjourned until 7:45 P.M., Wednesday, March 29, 1961.
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TOWN OF BRAINTREE ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 1961
The Adjourned Annual Town Meeting was called to order at 7:50 o'clock in the evening of Wednesday, March 29, 1961, by the Moderator, Mr. E. Curtiss Mower.
There were 170 Town Meeting Members present.
The Moderator declared a quorum present.
Prayer for Divine Guidancewas offered by Rev. Ernest B. Johnson, Jr., of Union Congregational Church, East Braintree.
The following tellers were appointed by the Moderator to serve during the course of the evening:
Joseph Aiello Clyde W. Morrison
Richard J. Peterson
Gordon E. Trask
Harry E. Holt Joseph T. O'Brien
John J. Corbett Thomas F. Cassidy
We now continue with consideration of the Articles in the Warrant, the first order of business being the consideration of Article 44.
ARTICLE 44. Construction of Sewers on Foster Road.
MOVED by Mr. Fletcher:
No action.
Mr. Ingalls spoke on the motion.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Flet- cher.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
ARTICLE 45. Construction of Sewers on Streets in Braintree Highlands.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: No Action.
ARTICLE 46. Construction of Sewers on Fairmount Avenue.
SO VOTED No action.
SO VOTED That Article 42 be taken from the table.
ARTICLE 42. Construction of Sewers.
That there be raised and appropriated the sum of $300,000 for the construction of additional sewers for sanitary purposes under the direction of the Sewer Com- missioners and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $44,470.25 be taken from Sewer Receipts reserved for ap- propriation and $55,529.75 be raised in the tax levy and that the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen be and hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $200,- 000 and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor
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payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws so that the whole loan shall be paid in not more than 15 years from the date of issue of the first bond or note or at such earlier time as the Treasurer and Selectmen may determine.
MOVED to amend by Mr. Harkin:
That there be raised and appropriated the sum of $350,000.00 for the construction of additional sewers for sanitary purposes under the direction of the Sewer Com- missioners and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $44,470.25 be taken from sewer receipts for appropria- tion, the sum of $55,529.75 be raised in the tax levy and that the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen be and hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $250,- 000.00 and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws so that the whole loan shall be paid in not more than 20 years from the date of issue of the first bond or note or at such earlier time as the Treasurer and Selectmen may determine.
350,000.00
MOVED to amend by Mr. Becker:
That there be raised and appropriated the sum of $1,750,000.00 for the construction of additional sewers for sanitary purposes under the direction of the Sewer Commissioners and that, to meet said appropriation, the sum of $44,470.25 be taken from sewer receipts reserved for appropriation, the sum of $55,529.75 be raised in the tax levy, and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $1,650,000.00 and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws so that the whole loan shall be paid in not more than 20 years from the date of issue of the first bond or note, or at such earlier time as the Treasurer and Selectmen may determine.
Comes now the question on the amendment by Mr. Becker.
Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the amend- ment by Mr. Becker unanimously LOST.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Albee, Mr. Ander- sen, Mr. Skinner and Mr. Dyer.
Comes now the question on the amendment by Mr. Harkin.
SO VOTED
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Flet- cher as thus amended.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
ARTICLE 2.
Mr. Cotton presented the report of the Committee Reviewing Conditions of the Braintree Town Dump as follows:
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The Commitee of five, appointed by the Moderator under Article II of the Warrant for the 1960 Annual Town Meeting to review conditions of the Town Dump and investigate possible solutions, wish to make the fol- lowing report.
The Committee held a total of five meetings, at which interviews were held with various officials and interested persons having to do with the operation of the Dump.
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