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Estimated costs based on firm bids now in hand are:
Contract Price - Demolition $2,700.
- Site Resurfacing 3,374. $6,074. 00
Architect's Fee 485. 92
Advertising for Bids 126. 86 Extra Blueprints 56.12
Contingencies 757. 10
$7,500.00
These costs, somewhat less than our Initial Report esti- mate, allow retention by the School Department of consider- able valuable and useful fixtures and equipment.
Your committee recommends appropriation of the neces- sary funds to demolish the Old Monatiquot School Building and resurface the site.
Respectfully submitted, John R. Garber, Chairman Gustav Rook, Secretary George Brackett Robert M. Burdett Ernest D. Frawley
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED That the report be accepted as a report of progress and the Committee continue its deliberations.
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Upon motion duly made by Mr. Burdett, it was SO VOTED To consider Article 89 at this time. ARTICLE 89. Old Monatiquot School Building
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED That there be raised and appro- $ 7,500.00
priated the sum of $7, 500. 00 to be expended under the direction of the Monatiquot School Building Committee for the purpose of demolishing the old Monatiquot School Building, filling in the excavation and paving.
ARTICLE 51. Construction of Lateral Sewers.
350,000.00
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 Commis - sioners and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $73, 801. 02 be taken from Sewer Receipts reserved for appro- priation and $26, 198. 98 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 first bond or note or at such earlier time as the Treasurer and Selectmen may determine.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Dyer, Miss Bates and Mr. Tinson.
MOVED the following amendment by Mr. Tinson:
That there be raised and appropriated the sum of $500, 000. 00 for the construction of additional sewers for sani- tary purposes under the direction of the Sewer Commissioners and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $73, 801. 02 be taken from Sewer Receipts reserved for appropriation and $176, 198. 98 be raised in the tax levy and that the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen be and hereby is author- ized 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 first bond or note or at such earlier time as the Treasurer and Selectmen may determine.
Further discussion ensued involving Mr. Dyer, Mr. Page, Mr. Arnold, Mr. Anderson, Miss Bates, Mr. Morton, and Mr. White.
Comes now the question on the amendment by Mr. Tinson.
Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the amend- ment by Mr. Tinson LOST.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Page.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
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Upon motion duly made by Mr. Delory, it was
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED That the Annual and Special Town Meeting be adjourned until 7:45 P. M., Monday, April 2, 1962.
TOWN OF BRAINTREE ADJOURNED ANNUAL AND SPECIAL TOWN MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 2, 1962
The Adjourned Annual and Special Town Meeting was called to order at 7:50 o'clock in the evening of Monday, April 2, 1962, by the Moderator, Mr. John J. Canavan.
There were 183 Town Meeting Members present.
Prayer for Divine Guidance was offered by Rev. Francis C. Anderson, Pastor of All Souls Episcopal Church, Braintree.
Under Article 2, Mr. Hunt, Town Counsel, offered the following resolution.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the TOWN OF BRAINTREE acting through this meeting record its sense of deep and irreparable loss suffered in the passing on March 29, 1962, of E. CURTISS MOWER.
Mr. Mower was born in Burlington, Vermont, on August 2, 1901, the son of a Judge in the local Court. He was brought up in that city and gradu- ated from the University of Vermont in 1923 and from Harvard Law School in 1926. Thereafter, as a young man, he settled in Braintree and has been a vital force in our community since that time.
Mr. Mower has served his community over a period of many years, most notably as Advisor and most recently as Chairman of the Selective Service Board, as Chairman of our Finance Committee in 1945-46 and as Moderator from 1948 to 1962. He served the Town with zeal, ability, courtesy and a dedication to its interest and the principles of Democracy under which it exists. In his chosen profession as a lawyer he added lustre to the fine name of the firm with which he was associated as an active partner. In his relations with his friends, neighbors and fellow-citizens he was ever a courteous, kindly gentleman, endowed with an intelligence and a sense of humor that endeared him to all.
To his wife, Edna, his son, Robert, and his daughter, Cynthia, the Town extends its deepest sympathy as it shares their loss. He was by his excellent example in his Public and private life left a deep and lasting im- pression upon the Town in which we live.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That these Resolutions be spread upon the records of this meeting and copies thereof be forwarded to his widow and his two children in token of our sympathy for their loss.
UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED, Town of Braintree, Annual Meeting, April 2, 1962.
Upon motion duly made by Mr. Page the Town Meeting Members unani- mously signified their adoption of a resolution by standing and remained standing for a moment of silent prayer in tribute to the memory of E. Curtiss Mower.
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The following tellers were appointed by the Moderator to serve during the course of the evening:
Harvey Lyons Robert Mitchell Raymond Bean Ruth Shuster
Bruce Lyons Natalie Stovall Clyde Morrison Robert Barrett
We now continue with consideration of the Articles in the Warrant.
ARTICLE 52. Construction of Main Trunk Sewers.
That there be raised and appropriated the sum of $1 50, 000. 00 to be expended by the Board of Sewer Commis - sioners for the construction of main trunk sewers for sanitary purposes; that to meet said appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be, and hereby is, authorized to borrow the sum of $150, 000. 00 and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, payable in accordance with the pro- visions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, so that the whole loan shall be paid in not more than 10 years from the date of issue of the first bond or note, or at such earlier time as the Treasurer and Selectmen may determine; and that the Board of Sewer Commissioners is authorized to apply for, accept and use any federal aid which may be available for the pur- poses of this vote.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Dyer, Mr. Page, Mr. Anderson and Mr. Laing.
The Moderator ordered a teller count. Vote and count were taken and the tellers reported 76 votes in the affirma- tive and 91 in the negative. The Moderator then declared the motion by Mr. Stewart LOST.
ARTICLE 2.
Under Article 2 Mrs. Davis presented the following report of the Vocational School Study Committee.
The organizational meeting of the Vocational School Study committee was held on October 30, 1961, at the offices of the Braintree School Department at 9:30 P. M. (Following a special town meeting). The meeting was opened with Robert J. Barrett as temporary presiding officer.
Present were Messrs. Robert J. Barrett, Roger J. Leonard, Charles C. Parker, and Lewis B. Morton, Jr. and Mrs. Virginia Mackie Davis of the Committee and Mr. Argio LaTanzi.
On motion duly made and seconded Robert J. Barrett was nominated as chairman of the committee and Virginia Mackie Davis was nominated as secretary.
On Ballot Robert J. Barrett and Virginia Mackie Davis were elected to fill their respective positions.
A general discussion followed.
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Arrangements were made to have the members attend an area or regional meeting at Canton High School on November 6, 1961, at 8:00 P. M. for a general discussion of this problem.
Voted to adjourn at 10:40 P. M.
Respectfully submitted, Virginia Mackie Davis, Secretary
Canton High School - November 6, 1961.
Representatives of our committee and Mr. John Paltsitis and Mr. Arigo LaTanzi attended the regional meeting. Mr. John Morine, Supervisor of Occupational Information and Vocational Guidance went through the Southeastern Central Regional Vocational-Technical School survey (copy of which is attached) and explained the conclusions.
A question and answer period regarding local problems followed.
The various committees were surveyed as to their nature and makeup. Avon and Canton had formal committees while Braintree, like others, were of an explorative nature so as to bring back information to their town meetings.
We feel that there is definite merit in a proposed regional vocational school and it should be explored further by a formal committee which complies with the statutory requirements.
We, accordingly, recommend that the town meeting vote to have a committee of three, including one member of the School committee, appointed by the moderator to be known as the Regional School District Planning Committee to carry out the provisions of G. L. C. 71, p. 14 (see page 76 of the attached survey).
Respectfully submitted, Robert J. Barrett, Chairman Virginia Mackie Davis, Sec. Roger J. Leonard Charles C. Parker Lewis B. Morton, Jr., as they constitute the Vocational School Study Committee
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED That the Town accept the report of the Vocational School Study Committee with thanks and that the Study Committee be discharged.
ARTICLE 53. Extension of Granite Street Sewer.
That there be raised and appropriated the sum of $1 35, 000. 00 to be expended under the direction of the Board of Sewer Commissioners for the construction of an extension to the Granite Street sanitary sewer to serve industrial and business property on the northerly side of the Expressway and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $35, 000. 00 be raised in the 1962 tax levy and that the Treasurer with the ap- proval of the Selectmen be and hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $100, 000. 00 and to issue bonds or notes of the
$135,000. 00
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Town therefore 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 5 years from the date of issue of the first bond or note or at such earlier time as the Treasurer and Selectmen may determine; however, no work shall start beyond the property immediately adjacent on the westerly side of the intersection of Granite Street and the Expressway unless or until the Board of Sewer Commissioners shall receive assurance adequate in their judgement that the sewer lines will be completed on private property to the points of connection with the town's sanitary sewer line as laid out by the Board of Sewer Commissioners and the Town's work will be scheduled, at the discretion of the Sewer Commissioners, so as to neither precede nor delay the industrial concern's connection to the Town's sanitary sewer.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Dyer, Mr. Brooks, Mr. Page and Miss Bates.
The Moderator ordered a teller count. Vote and count were taken and the tellers reported 169 votes in the affirma- tive and 2 votes in the negative. The Moderator then de- clared the motion by Mr. Page
SO VOTED
ARTICLE 54. Assessment for construction of sewers.
That, in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 83, Section 15A, the uniform rate to be charged to abuttors, not already assessed, for the construction of Sewers shall be as follows:
Assessments shall be made upon owners of the land according to the frontage of such land on any way in which a Sewer is constructed at the rate of $2. 50 per linear foot of such frontage and according to the area of such land, within a fixed depth of 100 feet from such way, at the rate of $0. 025 per square foot of such area.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Dyer, Miss Bates, Mr. Libertine, Mr. Anderson and Mr. Stenberg.
Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the motion by Mr. Page LOST.
ARTICLE 55. Construction of sewers on Alden, Court and Cranmore Roads.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED Indefinite Postponement
ARTICLE 56. Athletic field lower section Hollingsworth Park.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED Indefinite Postponement
ARTICLE 57. Regional Vocational School District Plan- ning Committee.
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UNANIMOUSLY VOTED That a special unpaid committee be formed, to be known as the Regional Vocational School District Planning Committee, to consist of three members, including one member of the School Committee, all to be appointed by the Moderator, which committee may join with a comparable committee or committees, from one or more neighboring Towns and/or City, to form a Regional Voca- tional School District Planning Board for the purpose of study- ing the advisability of establishing a Regional Vocational School District, and making recommendations, relative thereto, pursuant to Chapter 71, of the General Laws, Sec- tion 14 to 161 inclusive.
ARTICLE 58. Sidewalks north side of Hillside Road.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED That there be raised and ap- propriated $1, 123. 00 to be expended under the direction of the Highway Superintendent to complete the construction of sidewalks on the north side of Hillside Road and that better- ments to the extent of 50% of the cost be assessed on the abutting estates.
$1,123.00
ARTICLE 59. Non-school use of School Buildings.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED Indefinite Postponement
ARTICLE 2.
Under Article 2 Mr. Hunt presented the following report of the Flood Control Committee.
At the 1960 Town Meeting, you appropriated the sum of $15, 000 for the purpose of installing a pipe through the New Haven Railroad embankment at Weymouth Landing. This being a joint project with the Town of Weymouth, they ap- propriated a like amount in 1961.
Following Weymouth's action, a meeting was held with the personnel of the Division of Waterways of the Department of Public Works and the Weymouth Committee to discuss course of action.
After a further study by the Division of Waterways, it was felt that a more adequate solution for the problem would be construction of a culvert which would not be affected by tides, and which would also fit in with any future improvement of the drainage system in this area. The cost of the project will be Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75, 000. ) including engineering fees. One-half of the cost will be borne by the Division of Waterways and 25 percent each by Braintree and Weymouth. Braintree's total cost will be Eighteen Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($18, 750.). Since we have available $15, 000. from the previous appropriation, it will be necessary to raise and appropriate only an additional Three Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($3, 750. ). Wey- mouth has already raised the matching amount at this year's Town Meeting.
Inadvertently, the question of indemnifying of the Commonwealth in connection with this project was left out of
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previous article, and this action is required under the law before the Division of Waterways can proceed.
On the basis of favorable action on Articles #60 and #62 similar action having already been taken by Weymouth, it is anticipated that this project can be completed in 1962.
Under Article #61, we are asking for an appropriation of Two Thousand One Hundred and Twenty-Five Dollars ($2,125. ) for the purpose of alleviating a bad silt condition at the Smelt Brook outlet impeding the flow of water at this point. The total cost of this project is $17, 000., of which seventy-five per cent (75%) will be borne by the Division of Waterways and Twelve and one-half per cent (12-1/2%) each by Braintree and Weymouth.
The Monatiquot River situation remains unchanged, and eventually we must face the problem of appropriating con- siderable sums of money for works of improvement. In the meantime, Representative Herbert B. Hollis has introduced a bill calling for Dredging of the Monatiquot between Union Street to River to Alleviate a bad condition caused by the con- struction of the Southeast Expressway.
Respectfully submitted, W. B. Strathdee, Chairman Joseph D. Guertin, Secretary John Chelluk John Q. Wentworth Harold C. Pearl Richard A. Hunt
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED That the report be accepted and the Committee discharged.
ARTICLE 60. Flood Control Smelt Brook and Monatiquot River.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED That there be raised and appro- priated the sum of $3, 750. 00 for Flood Control projects in the Smelt Brook and/or the Monatiquot River watersheds, which sum together with the $15, 000 previously voted for this project will complete the Town of Braintree's share of this project, this money to be expended under the direction of the Selectmen.
ARTICLE 61. Removal of silt Smelt Brook and Weymouth Fore River.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED That there be raised and appro- priated the sum of $2, 125. 00 for the removal of silt at the confluence of Smelt Brook and Weymouth Fore River, this sum being equal to that share of the cost of the project shared by the Town of Weymouth, and to be expended under the direction of the Selectmen.
ARTICLE 62. Indemnity Agreement, Flood Control and Silt Removal.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED That the Town will assume lia- bility in the manner provided by Section 29 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, as most recently amended by Chapter 5,
$3,750. 00
2,125.00
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Acts of 1955, for all damages that may be incurred by work to be performed by the Department of Public Works of Massachusetts for the improvement, development, mainten- ance and protection of tidal and non-tidal rivers and streams, harbors, tide-waters, foreshores and shores along a public beach, including the Merrimack and Connecticut Rivers, in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, and authorize the Selectmen to execute and deliver a bond of indemnity therefor to the Commonwealth.
ARTICLE 63. Tax Title land for Airport.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED Indefinite postponement. ARTICLE 64. Purchase of land for Airport. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED Indefinite postponement. ARTICLE 65. South Shore Mosquito Control Project. (No action necessary. Refer to Article 11, Item 58. ) ARTICLE 66. Insect Pest Control.
(No action necessary. Refer to Article 11, Item 27. )
ARTICLE 67. Dutch Elm Disease.
(No action necessary. Refer to Article 11, Item 27. )
ARTICLE 68. Repairs on private ways without liability for damages.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED Indefinite postponement.
ARTICLE 69. Constructing private ways.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED Indefinite postponement.
ARTICLE 70. Improvements on Court and Cranmore Roads.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED That there be transferred from from available funds the sum of $2, 000. 00 now in the town treasury, the result of court judgment, on the sub-division Bond, for Highway Drainage and Water Department improve- ments on Court and Cranmore Roads to be expended as fol- lows: $1, 800. 00 for Highway Department, $200. 00 for Water Department Reserve.
$2,000.00
ARTICLE 71. Accept Ivory Street as Town Way. MOVED by Mr. Page: Indefinite Postponement. MOVED by Mr. Klay:
That the Town vote to accept as and for a Town Way Ivory Street, so-called, from Union Street to Pearl Street,
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as laid out by the Selectmen, as shown on Plan by John J. Drinkwater, Town Engineer, dated December, 1952, and ap- propriate the sum of $32, 000. 00 for the improvement of same.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Page.
Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the motion by Mr. Page LOST.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Klay, Fire Chief Sears, Mr. Page, Mr. Young, Selectman Smiley and Mr. Withington.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Klay.
The Moderator ordered a teller count. Vote and count were taken and the tellers reported 39 votes in the affirma - tive and 132 votes in the negative. The Moderator then declared the motion by Mr. Klay LOST.
ARTICLE 72. Acceptance of Streets as Town Ways.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED That the Town accept as and for a Town Way the following streets as laid out by the Selectmen: Court Road, Cranmore Road, Holmes Street, Loretta Avenue, Roberts Street, Cameo Road, Emerald Avenue.
Upon motion duly made by Mr. Belcher, it was
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED To consider Article 2 of the Special Town Meeting at this time.
ARTICLE 2 (STM). Sale of Land to A & A, Inc.
That the Town Selectmen sell to A and A, Incorporated, Plot Number 35 on Assessors' Plan Number 1046 for the sum of $4, 000. 00: with the following covenant, "That the plot be lands caped and no building or buildings nor any sign or signs be allowed thereon".
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Page and Mr. Belcher.
MOVED the following amendment by Mr. Belcher:
That the Selectmen are authorized and directed to sell to A & A Corp. of Braintree for a sum of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800.) a parcel of land described as follows - The Northerly portion of Plot No. 35 on Assessors' Plan No. 1046 bounding eighty feet (80) on Hancock Street and eighty feet (80) on land of the Old Colony Railroad from the northerly point of said plot.
Comes now the question on the amendment by Mr. Belcher.
Vote was taken and the Moderator being in doubt a teller count was ordered. Vote and count were taken and the tellers reported 103 votes in the affirmative and 53 votes in the nega- tive. The Moderator then declared the amendment by Mr. Belcher
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SO VOTED
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Page as thus amended.
The Moderator ordered a teller count. Vote and count were taken and the tellers reported 103 votes in the affirma- tive and 53 votes in the negative. There not being the re- quired two-thirds vote in the affirmative the Moderator declared the motion by Mr. Page as thus amended LOST.
(Recess from 9:35 P. M. to 9:45 P. M.)
Upon motion by Mr. Magaldi, in compliance with Article II, Section 7, of the By-Laws, it was
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED Reconsideration of the action taken under Article 2 of the Special Town Meeting
ARTICLE 2 (STM). Sale of Land to A & A, Inc.
That the Town Selectmen are authorized and directed to sell to A & A Corp. of Braintree for a sum of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800. ) a parcel of land described as follows - The northerly portion of Plot No. 35 on Assessors' Plan No. 1046 bounding eighty feet (80) on Hancock Street and eighty feet (80) on land of the Old Colony Railroad from the northerly point of said plot with the following covenant, "That the plot be land- scaped and no building or buildings nor any sign or signs be allowed thereon. '
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Magaldi and Mrs. Burdett.
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 141 votes in the affirma- tive and 20 votes in the negative. The Moderator then declared the motion by Mr. Magaldi
SO VOTED
ARTICLE 73. Acceptance of Court Road as Town Way. (No action necessary. Refer to Article 72. )
ARTICLE 74. Acceptance of Massachusetts Avenue as Town Way.
That the Town accept as and for a Town Way, Massachu- Setts Avenue, so-called, as laid out by the Selectmen, be- tween Arbutus Avenue and Brewster Avenue, and raise and appropriate the sum of $10, 926. 00, to be expended under the direction of the Highway Superintendant for improvement of same with betterment assessments to the extent of sixty-six and two-thirds per cent of the actual cost on abutting estates.
$10,926.00
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Wilder and Mr. Page.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
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ARTICLE 75. Acceptance of Selwyn Road as Town Way.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED Indefinite postponement.
ARTICLE 76. Acceptance of Reed Hill Road as Town Way. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED Indefinite postponement.
ARTICLE 77. Acceptance of Winthrop Avenue as Town Way.
Indefinite postponement.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Ross, Mr. Page and Mr. Stanley.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Page.
Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the motion by Mr. Page LOST.
MOVED by Mr. Stanley:
That the Town accept as and for a Town Way, Winthrop Avenue, so-called, from Washington Street to Arbutus Avenue as laid out by the Selectmen, and appropriate the sum of $11, 260. 00 and betterment assessments to the extent of 66-2/3 per cent of actual cost for the improvement of the same.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Stanley, Mr. Page, Mr. Smiley and Mr. Pinault.
MOVED by Mr. Page the following amendment to the motion by Mr. Stanley:
That the sum of $11, 260. 00 to be raised and appropriated $11,652.00 be increased to the sum of $11, 652. 00.
SO VOTED
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Stanley as thus amended.
The Moderator ordered a teller count. Vote and count were taken and the tellers reported 137 votes in the affirma- tive and 17 votes in the negative. The Moderator then de- clared the motion by Mr. Stanley as thus amended
SO VOTED
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