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Article Twenty-five:
To see if the Town will acquire by purchase or emi- nent domain, for school purposes, the land belonging to Grace A. Pope lying on the southwesterly side of Union Street and adjoining other land of the Town of Plymouth, and make an appropriation therefor.
On motion of Harold G. Roberts, Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 25.
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Article Twenty-six:
To see if the Town will acquire by purchase or eminent domain, for school purposes, the land belonging to Harry Frim and others lying on the southerly side of Bradford Street and adjoining other land of the Town of Plymouth and make an appropriation therefor.
On motion of Harold G. Roberts, Voted: That action under this article be indefinitely postponed.
Article Twenty-seven :
Mr. Harold G. Roberts moved: That a committee of twenty members be appointed by the Moderator to con- sider the matter of a form of Representative Government for the Town, and to report its recommendations to the Town at a future meeting.
Mr. Allen Loft moved to amend: That the sum of $100.00 be appropriated for the use of this committee, and the motion to amend was carried.
The motion of Mr. Roberts, as amended by Mr. Loft, was then put before the meeting, and carried.
Article Twenty-eight:
To see if the Town will appoint and request to serve as a committee for the future development of the Town of Plymouth and solution of the unemployment situation the following citizens: the Honorable Boards of Select- men and Assessors of the Town of Plymouth, and Ed- ward A. Buttner, Eric Hogan, Abraham Penn, Joseph S. Rogan, Winslow F. Sears, James Radcliffe, Jr., Mrs. Annie L. Manion, Mrs. Evelyn Maybury, Frank D. Mclaughlin, John Russell Harlow, and Oscar H. Tracy. Said commit- tee to be requested to make, as far as legally possible, a thorough investigation of the sites within the boundaries of the Town of Plymouth fit for municipal use, manufac- turing purposes, etc., what aid the Town may legally give towards their use, plans for the future use of the Town Wharf property, the advisability and cost of acquiring the so-called Plymouth Mills property, using such parts
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by the Town departments as are now necessary and plac- ing the rest in condition for leasing for manufacturing purposes, etc., and to report their findings, plans and sug- gestions, at their earliest convenience at a special meet- ing and by attractive circulars, and see if the Town will appropriate the sum of fifty (50) dollars for cost of cir- culars, etc. (By Petition.)
On motion of Harold G. Roberts, Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 28.
Article Twenty-nine:
To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of one hundred thousand (100,000) dollars, as an aid to the un- employed of the Town of Plymouth, for a start on Pro- ject No. 1 (Report of Metcalf & Eddy), namely, the dis- posal of the sewage of the Town of Plymouth through filter beds off Cherry street, at the Town lot near Obery, or on such land as the Selectmen may decide to acquire through purchase or by right of eminent domain, and authorize the issuance of notes or bonds of the Town therefor. (By Petition.)
Mr. Harold G. Roberts moved: That the Town take no action under Article 29.
Mr. Morton Collingwood moved to substitute: That there be raised and appropriated the sum of One Hun- dred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) for the purpose of constructing a sewer and filter beds and the acquiring of land which is for the disposal of sewage as recommend- ed in the report of Metcalf & Eddy in Project Number 1, this appropriation is to be a beginning of the work on this project and to be expended first in the construction of the intersecting sewer from the line of the Cordage Sewer, so-called, southerly to the Lumber Lane, and to meet said appropriation there be raised in the tax levy of the current year, the sum of Seven Thousand Dollars ($7,000) and the Treasurer with the approval of the Se- lectmen be and hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of Ninety-three Thousand Dollars ($93,000) and to is-
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sue bonds or notes of the Town therefor; said bonds or notes to be paid in accordance with provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws so the whole loan shall be paid in not more than thirty years or at such earlier dates as the Treasurer or Selectmen may determine.
Mr. Jeremiah J. Lahey moved: That all action under this article be indefinitely postponed, and the motion was carried.
Article Thirty :
On motion of Harold G. Roberts, Voted : That the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to release to Ernest L. Bassett any right or title that the Town may have in the parcel of land, containing approximately eighty-eight square rods, on which the Long Fond School house stands.
Article Thirty-one :
On motion of Harold G. Roberts, Voted: That the Town authorize the transfer of the sum of $5,000.00 from the Reserve from Overlayings of Taxes to the Reserve Ac- count in the hands of the Advisory and Finance Com- mittee.
On motion of George B. Howland, Voted: That the sum of $468,430.80 be raised and assessed upon the polls and estates of the Inhabitants of the Town of Plymouth, and upon the estates of the non-residents to defray the expenses of the Town for the ensuing year.
On motion of George B. Howland, Voted: To adjourn.
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REPORT OF ADVISORY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
ON THE WARRANT FOR ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MARCH 28, 1931
The Advisory and Finance Committee of fifteen citi- zens of the Town appointed by the Moderator, in accord- ance with by-laws of the Town, have considered all mat- ters proposed to be acted upon at this annual Town Meeting and they report as follows :
Meetings held in connection with this Warrant have been very well attended. Sub-committees appointed to look into the needs and analyze the budgets of some of the larger departments of the Town have worked faith- fully and their reports and recommendations have been very helpful.
The Committee feel their inquiry and investigation has been complete for intelligent action and they appreciate the courtesy, patience and information furnished by Selectmen, Department Heads, Water Commissioners, School Committee, Petitioners and all others.
Prior to the issuance of Warrant for this Annual Town Meeting the Committee had a meeting with Town Officers and reached a definite conclusion that it would be necessary to reduce very substantially the total of appro- priations made at this Annual Town Meeting to prevent an increase in the tax rate for 1931.
If our recommendations to the Town in connection with this Warrant are followed we cannot definitely state that there will not be any increase in the tax rate this year, but we have considered all expenditures with the idea of keeping expense down to the lowest point possible, still doing all necessary work.
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The three major proposals in the Warrant this year, namely : New High School, Sewage Disposal, and Mano- met Water, have been given very careful consideration.
The Manomet Water project we are recommending in accordance with Article 22 which puts water from South Pond over the Pine Hills, and we recommend an appro- priation of $150,000.00 to furnish enough accommodation to do away with part time and two sessions at the Senior High School.
In all our considerations we have kept in mind the probable need of providing as much work in the town as possible, particularly having in mind our expense and need during the year just past.
We call your attention to the Selectmen's Report, which is in line with the foregoing, and pointing out that it would be folly to cripple the Departments in their work to maintain the present condition of our Town, and in- dicating the wisdom of economy and careful expendi- tures until better times are more evident.
Article 5. To make the necessary appropriations to defray the expenses of the Town, and for other purposes, and to raise such sums of money as the Town shall deem expedient.
Recommended
By
Selectmen's Department,
By Departments $3,800.00
Committee $3,800.00
Accounting Department,
2,600.00
2,600.00
Treasury Department,
2,050.00
2,050.00
Tax Collector's Department,
3,400.00
3,400.00
Assessors' Department,
7,000.00
7,000.00
Law Department,
1,500.00
1,500.00
Town Clerk's Department,
1,700.00
1,700.00
Engineering Department,
1,000.00
1,000.00
Planning Board,
200.00
200.00
Election and Registration,
800.00
800.00
Maintenance of Town House,
2,000.00
2,000.00
Maintenance of Town Hall,
6,500.00
6,500.00
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Police Department,
33,842.00
32,000.00
Fire Department,
43,296.00
43,000.00
Inspection of Buildings,
800.00
800.00
Sealing Weights and Measures,
3,300.00
3,300.00
Moth Suppression,
4,500.00
4,500.00
Tree Warden's Department,
2,500.00
2,500.00
Forest Warden's Department (for
preventing and suppressing
fires),
4,500.00
4,000.00
Inland Fisheries,
700.00*
700.00
Plymouth County Hospital Main- tenance,
8,967.61
8,967.61
Health Department,
18,000.00
18,000.00
Health Department, 1930,
Overdraft
1,725.16
1,725.16
Public Sanitaries,
3,200.00
3,200.00
Sewers,
6,000.00
6,000.00
Street Cleaning,
6,000.00
5,000.00
Roads and Bridges,
40,000.00
40,000.00
Hard-Surfacing Streets,
7,500.00
6,000.00
Gurnet Bridge Tax,
682.62
682.62
Sidewalks,
7,500.00
7,500.00
Granolithic Sidewalk and Curbing, 5,000.00
3,500.00
Snow and Ice Removal,
6,500.00*
6,500.00
Snow and Ice Removal, Overdraft 1930,
680.19
680.19
Street Sprinkling,
5,000.00
5,000.00
Street Lighting,
21,000.00
20,000.00
Harbor Master,
450.00
150.00
Pensions for Town Laborers,
2,100.00
2,100.00
Public Welfare Dep't, Including Mothers' Aid,
50,000.00
50,000.00
Public Welfare Dep't, Bureau of Old Age Assistance,
6,000.00
6,000.00
Public Welfare Dep't, For 1930 Bills,
971.49
971.49
Soldiers' Benefits,
10,500.00
10,500.00
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Soldiers' Relief, Overdraft 1930, 691.25
691.25
School Department, 259,000.00
253,500.00
School Department, For travel out- side of State in 1932,
150.00
100.00
Park Department, For Parks and Training Green,
9,000.00
7,500.00
Park Department, For Public Playgrounds and Public Camp- ing Place,
6,500.00
6,000.00
Sexton,
200.00
200.00
Miscellaneous Account,
3,500.00
3,500.00
Water Department Maintenance, 28,000.00
28,000.00
Water Department, Construction, 5,000.00
5,000.00
Pipe Line and Hydrants at White Horse Beach, For 1930 Bills,
75.41
75.41
Town Forest,
1,500.00
1,500.00
Oak Grove and Vine Hills Ceme- teries,
13,000.00
11,500.00
Oak Grove and Vine Hills Ceme-
teries, For Surfacing Avenues,
1,000.00
Burial Hill Cemetery, 2,000.00
1,500.00
Chiltonville, Manomet, Cedarville
and South Pond Cemeteries, 1,000.00
900.00
Town Debt and Interest,
76,000.00
76,000.00
Total for Article 5,
$740,381.73
$721,793.73
*Revised after publication in town report.
Art. 6. Plymouth Public Li-
brary, $9,500.00 $9,500.00
Art. 7. Manomet Public Li-
750.00
750.00
brary,
Art. 8. Plymouth County Aid to Agriculture,
250.00
250.00
Art. 9. Rifle Range Expenses,
225.00
225.00
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Art. 10. Memorial Day and Armistice Day, 750.00 750.00
Art. 11. July Fourth and Fore- fathers' Day, 1,250.00
1,250.00
Art. 12. New Ambulance for Police Department, 4,000
Art. 15. Inspection of Wires, 1,000.00
Art. 16. Care of Town Wharf,
1,000.00
550.00
Art. 17. Highway Construction and Reconstruction, 25,800.00 22,600.00
Art. 18. Acquiring Plymouth
Mills Property, 10,000.00
8,000.00
Art. 19. Russell Avenue, Land Damage and Construction, 3,500.00 4,000.00
Art. 20. American Legion Con- vention, 5,000.00 5,000.00
Art. 24. New High School Build- ing, 10,293.00 7,000.00
Art. 25.
Acquiring
Land on
Union Street for School Pur-
poses, 6,500.00 . . . .....
Art. 26. Acquiring Land on
Bradford Street for School Pur-
900.00 poses, 1,200.00
Art. 28. Committee on Town Development, 50.00
. .
.
Art. 29. Sewage Disposal Pro- ject, (if bond issue is voted), 6,500.00 . .
Total of Warrant,
$827,949.73
Total of Committee's Recommendation, $782,568.73 Total of Appropriations in 1930 Tax Levy, $830,714.41
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NOTE: In considering the above figures it is to be remembered that the sum of $35,000.00 appropriated at the special town meeting in January of this year, to help the unemployment situation, will also be included in 1931 tax levy, and that no transfer from reserve to reduce the tax levy is to be made.
Article 6 to 31, inclusive, are printed below, each arti- cle being followed by the recommendation of the Com- mittee.
Article 6. To take such action as the Town may see fit in aid of the Plymouth Public Library.
That the Town appropriate the sum of $9,500.00, in- cluding the dog tax for 1930, amounting to $1,743.16, in aid of the Plymouth Public Library.
Article 7. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum not exceeding seven hundred and fifty (750) dollars in aid of the Manomet Public Library.
That the Town appropriate the sum of $750 in aid of the Manomet Public Library.
Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the use of the Plymouth County Trustees for County Aid to Agriculture a sum not exceeding two hundred and fifty (250) dollars, and to choose a Town Director as provided in Sections 41 and 45 of Revised Chapter 128 of the General Laws and act thereon.
That the Town appropriate the sum of $250.00 for the use of the Plymouth County Trustees for County Aid to Agriculture, and choose a Town Director.
Article 9. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum not exceeding two hundred and twenty-five (225) dollars for Rifle Range Expenses.
That the Town appropriate the sum of $225.00 for Rifle Range Expenses.
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Article 10. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum not exceeding seven hundred and fifty (750) dollars for the observance of Memorial Day and Armistice Day.
That the Town appropriate the sum of $750.00 for the observance of Memorial Day and Armistice Day, $50.00 of this to be apportioned to the United Spanish War Veterans, all to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen.
Article 11. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum not exceeding twelve hundred and fifty (1,250) dollars to pay the expenses of the observance of July Fourth and of an Old Home Day in connection with Forefathers' Day, said money to be expended by the Board of Selectmen.
That the sum of $1,250.00 be appropriated by the Town for the observanc of July Fourth and Forefathers' Day, to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen.
Article 12. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum not exceeding four thousand (4,000) dollars for new am- bulance for the Police Department.
That the Town take no action under Article 12.
Article 13. To see if the Town will empower the Board of Public Welfare to hire and maintain an office with a Secretary or Agent with full time to devote to the business of the Board, the salary of said Secretary or Agent to be fixed by the Board.
That the Town empower the Board of Public Welfare to hire and maintain an office with a Secretary or Agent with full time to devote to the business of the Board, the salary of said Secretary or Agent to be fixed by the Board.
Article 14. To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to appoint an Inspector of Wires and fix his salary.
That the Town take no action under Article 14.
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Article 15. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum not exceeding one thousand (1,000) dollars for salary of an Inspector of Wires and to defray the expenses of that office.
That the Town take no action under Article 15.
Article 16. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum not exceeding one thousand (1,000) dollars to defray the expense of maintenance of the Town Wharf, includ- ing pay of caretaker.
That the Town appropriate the sum of $550.00 to de- fray the expense of maintenance of the Town Wharf, including pay of caretaker.
Article 17. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum not exceeding twenty-five thousand, eight hundred (25,800) dollars for new construction and general recon- struction beyond ordinary repairs on twenty-two streets, as recommended by the Superintendent of Streets and listed in the budget of the Highway Department. Such reconstruction to include seal coat of asphalt where necessary and new cement curbing on parts of some streets.
That the Town appropriate the sum of $22,600.00 to be used in new construction and general reconstruction beyond ordinary repairs on streets as recommended by the Superintendent of Streets and listed in the budget of the Highway Department. Such reconstruction to in- clude seal coat of asphalt where necessary and new ce- ment curbing on parts of some streets.
Article 18. To see if the Town will vote to acquire all the property of the Plymouth Mills for the purpose of providing headquarters for the Highway Department, or other departments, and to make an appropriation of ten thousand (10,000) dollars therefor.
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That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to pur- chase the property of the Plymouth Mills at an amount not exceeding $8,000.00.
Article 19. To see if the Town will accept and allow as a town way Russell Avenue, from Court Street east- erly to the land of the Old Colony Railroad Company, as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town, and make an appropriation for land damages and construc- tion on said way.
That the Town accept and allow as a town way Rus- sell Avenue, from Court Street easterly to the land of the Old Colony Railroad Company, as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town, and appropri- ate the sum of $4,000.00 for land damages and con- struction on said way.
Article 20. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum not exceeding five thousand (5,000) dollars for the pur- pose of providing proper facilities for public entertain- ment at the time of the State Convention of the American Legion to be held in Plymouth during the current year, and of paying expenses incidental to such entertainment. The money so appropriated to be expended under the direction of the Selectmen.
(By petition.)
That the Town appropriate the sum of $5,000.00 for the purpose of providing proper facilities for public en- tertainment at the time of the State Convention of the American Legion to be held in Plymouth during the current year, and of paying expenses incidental to such entertainment. The money so appropriated to be ex- pended under the direction of the Selectmen.
Article 21. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of one hundred and sixty-two thousand (162,000) dollars to install a water supply system in Manomet, in- cluding the purchase or taking by eminent domain of land
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therefor, the work to be carried out under direction of the Board of Water Commissioners in accordance with "Report on Proposed Water System for Manomet" or take any action relative thereto and authorize the issu- ance of notes or bonds of the Town therefor.
(By petition.)
That the Town take no action under Article 21.
Article 22. To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Water Commissioners to construct a water sys- tem to serve that part of the Town known as Manomet and the adjoining area and make an appropriation there- for, including authority to acquire land for said purpose by purchase or eminent domain. (By petition.)
That the Town authorize the Board of Water Commis- sioners to construct a water system to serve that part of the Town known as Manomet and the adjoining area and make an appropriation therefor of the sum of $166,- 000.00, including authority to acquire land for said pur- pose by purchase or eminent domain.
Article 23. To see if the Town will authorize the is- sue of bonds or notes of the Town to provide funds to carry out the action of the Town under the preceding article.
(By petition.)
That the Town authorize the issue of bonds or notes of the Town to provide funds to carry out the action of the Town under the preceding articles.
Article 24. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate money for the erection of a new building on Lin- coln Street to provide further accommodations for the Junior and Senior High Schools, substantially in accord- ance with plans and specifications drawn by the Frank Irving Cooper Corporation and submitted herewith by the School Committee, or take any action relative thereto and authorize the issuance of notes or bonds of the Town therefor.
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That the Town appropriate the sum of $150,000.00 to carry out such part of the proposed plan for New School Building as covers alterations in the present Junior High School and the addition of the proposed school rooms for that building and furnishings for same.
Article 25. To see if the Town will acquire by pur- chase or eminent domain, for school purposes, the land belonging to Grace A. Pope lying on the southwesterly side of Union Street and adjoining other land of the Town of Plymouth and make an appropriation therefor.
That the Town take no action under Article 25.
Article 26. To see if the Town will acquire by pur- chase or eminent domain, for school purposes, the land belonging to Harry Frim and others lying on the south- erly side of Bradford Street and adjoining other land of the Town of Plymouth and make an appropriation there- for.
That the Town acquire the land mentioned in Article 26 and appropriate the sum of $900.00 therefor.
Article 27. To see if the Town will appoint a commit- tee to consider the matter of a form of Representative Government for the Town and to report its recommenda- tions to the Town at a future meeting. (By petition.)
That a committee of twenty members be appointed by the Moderator to consider the matter of a form of Representative Government for the Town and to report its recommendations to the Town at a future meeting.
Article 28. To see if the Town will appoint and re- quest to serve as a committee for the future development of the Town of Plymouth and solution of the unemploy- ment situation the following citizens: - the Honorable Boards of Selectmen and Assessors of the Town of Plym- outh, and Edward A. Buttner, Eric Hogan, Abraham
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Penn, Joseph S. Rogan, Winslow F. Sears, James Rad- cliffe, Jr., Mrs. Annie L. Manion, Mrs. Evelyn Maybury, Frank D. Mclaughlin, John Russell Harlow, and Oscar H. Tracy. Said Committee to be requested to make, as far as legally possible, a thorough investigation of the sites within the boundaries of the Town of Plymouth fit for municipal use, manufacturing purposes, etc .; what aid the Town may legally give towards their use, plans for the future use of the Town Wharf property, the ad- visability and cost of acquiring the so-called Plymouth Mills property, using such parts by the Town departments as are now necessary and placing the rest in condition for leasing for manufacturing purposes, etc., and to report their findings, plans and suggestions, at their earliest convenience at a special meeting and by attractive circu- lars; and to see if the Town will appropriate the sum of fifty (50) dollars for cost of circulars, etc.
(By petition.)
That the Town take no action under Article 28.
Article 29. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of one hundred thousand (100,000) dollars, as an aid to the unemployed of the Town of Plymouth, for a start on Project No. 1 (Report of Metcalf & Eddy) namely, the disposal of the sewage of the Town of Plymouth through filter beds off Cherry Street, at the Town Lot near Obery, or on such land as the Selectmen may decide to acquire through purchase or by right of eminent do- main, and authorize the issuance of notes or bonds of the Town therefor. (By petition.)
That the Town take no action under Article 29.
Article 30. To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to release to Ernest L. Bassett any right or title that the Town may have in the parcel of land, containing approximately eighty-eight square rods, on which the Long Pond School House stands.
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That the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to release to Ernest L. Bassett any right or title that the Town may have in the parcel of land mentioned in Article 30.
Article 31. To see if the Town will authorize the transfer of a sum not exceeding five thousand (5,000) dollars from the Reserve from Overlayings of Taxes to the Reserve Account in the hands of the Advisory and Finance Committee.
That the Town authorize the transfer of the sum of $5,000.00 from the Reserve from Overlayings of Taxes to the Reserve Account in the hands of the Advisory and Finance Committee.
Respectfully submitted,
ADVISORY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE TOWN OF PLYMOUTH
Harold G. Roberts, Chairman; Henry O. Davis, Gedo A. Costa, Henry W. Royal, J. Henry Shaw, William J. Berg, David A. Cappannari, Aldo Giovanetti, Wil- liam J. Sharkey, Lyman Chester Tripp, Morton Collingwood, William M. Douglass, Knowlton B. Holmes, Louis D. Maynard, Arthur K. Finney.
Mr. Collingwood voting in the negative on Article 24. Attested : ELMER R. HARLOW Secretary.
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SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, JULY 13, 1931
FRANK C. SMITH, Moderator
Article Two:
To see if the Town will appropriate a sum not exceed- ing four thousand (4,000) dollars for new ambulance for the Police Department. (By Petition.)
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