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The vote required for passage of this motion being two- thirds, it was taken by a show of hands. 209 voting in the affirmative and 3 voting in the negative the motion was carried.
Article 52. To see what action the Town will take with respect to amending the Zoning By-Law by providing that the land adjoining White Island Pond and Ezekiel's Pond in the Town, which land is now located in a residential district under said by-law, be changed and located in a commercial district or districts; said land being shown on a plan or plans filed or to be filed with the Plymouth Planning Board.
(By Petition)
Recommendation under this article left to the Planning Board. See the report of that board preceding Article 48.
Voted: That the Town amend the Town of Plymouth, Massachusetts, Zoning Map, dated February 1, 1951, changing from a Residence District to a Commercial District an area shown as Lots 53 to 56 inclusive on the plan described as "White Island Lake Shores, Plymouth, Massachusetts, Sep- tember 14, 1951," on file in the Assessors' Office.
The vote required for passage of this motion being two- thirds, it was taken by a show of hands. 193 voting in the affirmative and 1 voting in the negative, the motion was carried.
Mr. George A. White moved: That the Town reconsider Article 31 but the motion was lost.
Mr. Howard P. Barnes moved: That Article 102 be taken up at this time, and the motion was carried.
Article 102. To see if the Town will instruct the Board of Selectmen to petition the Legislature for an Act to establish in the Town of Plymouth a form of Representative Town Gov- ernment by limited town meetings. (By Request)
The Committee makes no recommendation.
Voted: That the Board of Selectmen be instructed to petition the General Court for a special Act establishing in the Town of Plymouth a form of Representative Town Government with limited Town meetings; and that the Com- mittee authorized by Article 96 of the Annual Town Meeting of March 26. 1950, be continued for the purpose of preparing such Act, which Act shall provide for its submission to the Town for acceptance at a future meeting or election; and that the further sum of $100 be appropriated for expenses of said Committee.
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Article 53. To see if the Town will accept and allow as a town way, Wellington Road, in the Priscilla Beach section of Plymouth, a private way leading southwesterly from Pris- cilla Road about 800 feet, as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town, if and when grade requirements are complied with, and make an appropriation for land and property damages and expenses for acquiring titles.
(By Petition) The Committee recommends the acceptance of this street and an appropriation of $250 for expenses of acquiring titles. No work to be done by the Town on this road until grade requirements have been met.
Planning Board has approved this layout.
Voted: (Unanimously) That the Town accept and allow as a Town way Wellington Road, in the Priscilla Beach section of Plymouth, leading southwesterly from Priscilla Road about 800 feet, as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town, and to raise and appropriate the sum of $250 for land and property damages and expenses of acquiring titles, no work to be done by the Town on this road until grade requirements have been met.
Article 54. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of $2,000 for painting the interior of the south wing of Hedge School and including the School office; said appropriation to be spent under the direction of the School Committee.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,000.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $2,000 for painting the interior of the south wing and the office of Hedge School, said appropriation to be expended under the direction of the School Committee.
Article 55. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of $4,000 for the purpose of grading, fencing, seeding and draining the playground area (including former Cappannari lot) at Junior-Senior High School; said appropriation to be spent under the direction of the School Committee.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $4,000.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $4,000 for the purpose of grading, fencing, seeding and draining the playground area (including former Cappannari lot) at Junior-Senior High School, said appropriation to be expended under the direction of the School Committee.
Article 56. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of $16,000 for exterior painting of Junior-Senior High School,
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waterproofing east and west ends of Senior High, painting interior of Junior High, and renewing certain fixtures in boys' lavatories of Junior High; said appropriation to be spent under the direction of the School Committee.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $16,000.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $16,000 for exterior painting of Junior-Senior High School, waterproofing east and west ends of Senior High, painting interior of Junior High, and renewing certain fixtures in boys' lavatories of Junior High, said appropriation to be expended under the direction of the School Committee.
Article 57. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to convert the old High School into a Town Office Building and to determine whether the money shall be provided for by taxation, by borrowing, by appropriation from the Stabilization Fund, or take any action relative thereto.
Planning Board did not have its final figures in time for the Committee to make its decision before its final meeting. The Committee's recommendation will therefore be made from the floor at Town Meeting.
See Planning Board report on this project at end of this report.
Voted: That the sum of $215,000 be raised and appro- priated for the purpose of remodeling the Old High School into a Town office building, including an adequate parking area and furnishings and equipment for the public hearing room, and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $30,000 be appropriated from the tax levy of the current year and $50,000 from the Stabilization Fund, and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen and of the Emergency Finance Board established under Section One of Chapter Forty-nine of the Acts of Nineteen Hundred and Thirty- three, be and hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $135,000 under authority of Chapter 275 of the Acts of 1948 and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, payable in accordance with the provisions of said Chapter 275, so that the whole loan shall be paid in not more than ten years from the date of issue of the first bond or note.
The Building Committee for this project shall consist of a committee of five, to be appointed by the Moderator, to include representation from the Board of Selectmen, said committee being hereby authorized to expend funds appro- priated under this vote for the purposes specified in said vote.
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The vote required for passage of this motion being two- thirds, it was taken by a show of hands. 169 voting in the affirmative and 61 voting in the negative, the motion was carried.
Mr. Thomas Quinn moved: That the Town take up Article 99 at this time, but the motion was lost.
Article 58. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to lay water mains of not less than six inches in diameter in the so-called Manomet Heights development off Taylor Avenue for a total distance of about 4,190 feet in parts of the following streets, Hemlock Street, Pearl Street and Beach Street, together with fire hydrants, services and other appurtenances as necessary to supply water to the inhabitants in the above-mentioned territory and to appropriate therefor the sum of Twenty-five Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars ($25,500.00). To meet the appropriation the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be authorized to borrow a sum not exceeding Twenty-five Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars ($25,500.00) and to issue therefor bonds or notes of the Town payable in accordance with Section 19 of Chapter 44 of the General Laws so that the whole loan shall be paid in not more than fifteen (15) years after the date of the issuance of the first bond or note, or at such earlier date as the Treasurer or Selectmen may determine. This appropriation and author- ization to be contingent upon the payment to the Town by the owner of said development of the sum of Three Dollars ($3.00) per linear foot of main in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Water Department as adopted December 12, 1950.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $25,500, this amount to be borrowed by the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen.
Voted: That the Town authorize the Water Commis- sioners to lay mains of not less than 6" in diameter in the so-called Manomet Heights development off Taylor Avenue for a total distance of about 4,190 feet in parts of Hemlock Street, Pearl Street and Beach Street, together with fire hydrants, services and other appurtenances as necessary to supply water to the inhabitants in the above-mentioned territory and to raise and appropriate the sum of $25,500 therefor, and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $12,930 be appropriated from the tax levy of the current year and $12,570 from money in the Town Treasury received from the owner of the development, representing $3 per linear foot of main to be laid.
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Article 59. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to lay water mains of not less than six inches in diameter in Cape Cod Avenue, part of Reed Avenue, Melix Avenue, part of State Highway, part of White Street, part of First Street and part of Second Street, and to purchase neces- sary material therefor and enter into all necessary contracts and to do such other acts and things in respect thereto as may be necessary to supply water to the inhabitants in the above- mentioned territory; and to appropriate therefor the sum of Thirty-two Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars ($32,500.00). To meet the appropriation the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be authorized to borrow a sum not exceed- ing Thirty-two Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars ($32,500.00) and to issue therefor bonds or notes of the Town payable in accordance with Section 19 of Chapter 44 of the General Laws so that the whole loan shall be paid in not more than fifteen (15) years after the date of the issuance of the first bond or note, or at such earlier date as the Treasurer or Selectmen may determine. This authorization contingent upon said streets being accepted by the Town as provided in Article No. 31 and rough graded.
The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 59.
Article 60. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to purchase a new light pick-up truck, and dispose of the Ford truck now in service which was purchased in 1947, and make an appropriation therefor.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,200.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,200 for the purchase of a new light pick-up truck for the Water Department and to dispose of the 1947 Ford truck now in service.
Article 61. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to construct a stabilized, gravel packed well, on land belonging to the Town near Lout Pond, in order to provide an additional supply of water for the Town, and to appropriate the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) therefor.
The Committee recommends no action.
Mr. Robert M. Briggs moved: That the Town take no action under Article 61.
Mr. Edward R. Belcher moved: That the Town author-
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ize the Water Commissioners to construct a stabilized, gravel-packed well, on land belonging to the Town near Lout Pond, in order to provide an additional supply of water for the Town and appropriate the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) therefor.
The chair being in doubt as to the voice vote, requested that the vote be taken by a show of hands. 113 voting in the affirmative and 117 voting in the negative, the motion to amend was lost.
The original motion was then put before the meeting and carried.
Article 62. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of Nine Hundred and Twenty-five Dollars ($925) to erect approximately 400 feet of chain link fencing, four (4) feet high, on the boundary line adjoining land of Downey at Nelson Street Playground; said appropriation to be expended under the supervision of the Park Commissioners.
The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 62.
Article 63. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of Three Hundred and Thirty Dollars ($330) to erect approxi- mately 115 feet of chain link fencing, five (5) feet high on the boundary line adjoining land of Boutin at Beach Park; said appropriation to be expended under the supervision of the Park Commissioners.
The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 63.
Article 64. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000) for a four-wheel drive Willys pick-up truck for the Park Department; said appropri- ation to be expended under the supervision of the Park Commissioners.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,000.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $2,000 for the purchase of a four-wheel drive Willys pick-up truck for the Park Department.
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Article 65. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of Thirty-five Hundred Dollars ($3,500) to build and equip a toilet building at the Indian Reservation Camp Grounds in Manomet; said appropriation to be expended under the super- vision of the Park Commissioners.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,500.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $3,500 to build and equip a toilet building at the Indian Reservation Camp Grounds in Manomet, said appropriation to be expended under the direction of the Park Commis- sioners.
Article 66. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of $29,000 for improving the Standish Avenue Play- ground; $20,000 of which is to be used to complete the Field House; $3,000 to grade and make a parking space; $2,400 to be used to erect approximately 835 feet of 5-ft. chain link fencing from Liberty Street along Ocean View Avenue to Standish Avenue and along Standish Avenue to land of Bent; and the balance of $3,600 to be used to purchase portable steel bleach- ers for the football field at said playground; all of said sums to be expended by the Park Commissioners.
The Committee recommends that the Park Commissioners be instructed to work in conjunction with the Planning Board and present to the Town a report of any contemplated expansion and improvement of Standish Avenue Play- ground, before any appropriation is voted by the Town.
Mr. Robert M. Briggs moved: That the Town instruct the Park Commissioners to work in conjunction with the Planning Board and present to the Town a report of any contemplated expansion and improvement of Standish Avenue Playground, before any appropriation is voted by the Town.
Mr. Walter B. Haskell moved to amend the motion of the Finance Committee by substituting the following: That the Town appropriate the sum of Three Thousand and Six Hundred Dollars ($3,600.00) for the purchase of steel bleachers for the football field at the Standish Avenue Play- ground, said sum to be expended by the Park Commission and that the Park Commission consult with the Planning Board with regard to other future improvements at said playground, and the motion to amend was carried.
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The original motion as amended by Mr. Haskell's motion was then put before the meeting and carried.
The question of a quorum being raised, and the count showing only 287 voters present; on motion of James T. Frazier, the meeting was adjourned until Tuesday, March 25, 1952, at 7:30 P.M.
ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING, March 25, 1952
Mr. Robert M. Briggs moved: That Article 82 be taken up at this time and the motion was carried.
Article 82. To see if the Town will vote to transfer One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) from available funds to reduce the tax levy of the current year.
The Committee recommends the transfer of $100,000 from available funds to reduce the tax levy of the current year. This is a departure from the previous practice of recom- mending certain appropriations for capital outlays from available funds and is in accordance with the new "Home Rule Bill"-Chapter 798 of the Acts of 1951.
Voted: That the Town transfer the sum of $100,000 from available funds to reduce the tax levy of the current year, as recommended by the Advisory and Finance Committee.
Article 67. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($750) to hard-surface the entrance to Stephen's Field from Fremont Street to the ball field, approximately 235 feet by 25 feet; work to be done by and under the supervision of the Highway Department. Said appropriation to be expended under the supervision of the Park Commissioners. (By Petition)
The Committee recommends no action.
Mr. Robert M. Briggs moved: That the Town take no action under Article 67.
Mr. Robert P. Silva moved to amend the motion of the Finance Committee by substituting the following: That the Town appropriate the sum of $750 to hard-surface the entrance to Stephens Field from Fremont Street to the ball field, approximately 235 feet by 25 feet; work to be done by' and under the supervision of the Highway Department, said appropriation to be expended under the supervision of the Park Commissioners, and the motion to amend was carried.
The original motion as amended by the motion of Mr. Silva was then put before the meeting and carried.
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Article 68. To see if the Town will accept and allow as a town way, Magoni Terrace, a private way leading northeast- erly from Court Street about 400 feet as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town, and make an appropri- ation for land and property damages and expenses for acquir- ing titles. (By Petition)
The Committee recommends the acceptance of this street and an appropriation of $200 for expenses of acquiring titles. Planning Board has approved this layout.
Voted: (Unanimously) That the Town accept and allow as a Town way Magoni Terrace, a private way leading northeasterly from Court Street about 400 feet, as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town and to raise and appropriate the sum of $200 for land and property damages and expenses of acquiring titles.
Article 69. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money not to exceed Eighty-five Hundred Dollars ($8,500) for necessary repairs to the Central Fire Station brick veneer and roof.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $8,500.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $8,500 for necessary repairs to the Central Fire Station brick veneer and roof.
Article 70. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($1,950) for the purchase of a new automobile for the Sealer of Weights and Measures and the Health Division of the Department of Public Safety; and dispose of a 1940 Chevrolet panel truck now in use.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,950.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,950 for the purchase of a new car for the Sealer of Weights and Measures and the Health Division of the Department of Public Safety and to dispose of the 1940 Chevrolet panel truck now in use.
Article 71. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Twenty-five Hundred Dollars ($2,500) for the purchase of two automobiles equipped with Leese- Neville alternators for the Department of Public Safety, Police Division, and to dispose of two now in service.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,500. Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum
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of $2,500 for the purchase of two cars equipped with Leese- Neville alternators for the Police Division of the Department of Public Safety and to dispose of two now in service.
Article 72. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Fourteen Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($1,450) for repairs to the present signal system of the Police Division of the Department of Public Safety.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,450.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,450 for repairs to the present signal system of the Police Division of the Department of Public Safety.
Article 73. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) for the purchase from Egan Chevrolet Company of a 1951 Chevrolet for use by the Com- mission of Public Safety.
The Committee recommends favorable action.
Voted: That the Town authorize the purchase for the sum of $1 from Egan Chevrolet Company of a 1951 Chevrolet for use by the Commission of Public Safety.
Article 74. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the necessary amount for the purchase of a new automobile and authorize the Board of Public Welfare to dispose of the present automobile now in service.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $925.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $925 for the purchase of a new car for the Department of Public Welfare and to dispose of the car now in service.
Article 75. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000) from the proceeds from the sale of cemetery lots and graves, to be expended by the Cemetery Commissioners for the improvement and embellish- ment of the Oak Grove and Vine Hills Cemeteries.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,000 from the Proceeds from the Sale of Cemetery Lots and Graves.
Voted: That the Town transfer from the Proceeds from the Sale of Cemetery Lots and Graves the sum of $2,000, to be expended by the Cemetery Commissioners for the improve- ment and embellishment of the Oak Grove and Vine Hills Cemeteries.
Article 76. To see if the Town will vote to raise and
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appropriate the necessary amount for repairs to the roof and gutters at the Town Infirmary.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,865.50. Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,865.50 for repairs to the roof and gutters at the Town Infirmary.
Article 77. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the necessary amount for the installation of a refrigeration unit in the present ice box at the Town Infirmary at a cost of $450.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $450.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $450 for the installation of a refrigeration unit in the present ice box at the Town Infirmary.
Article 78. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of Seventy-five Hundred Dollars ($7,500) for the purpose of con- tinuing the Survey and Assessors' Plans; money to be expended under the direction of the Assessors.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $7,500.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $7,500 for the purpose of continuing the Survey and Assessors' Plans, to be expended under the direction of the Assessors.
Article 79. To see what action the Town will take to authorize the Plymouth Beach Park Committee to employ professional services to make a detailed topographic survey of a portion of Plymouth Beach for the purposes of recre- ational development and to make an appropriation therefor.
(By Request)
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,500. Planning Board has approved of this survey. Voted: That the Town authorize the Plymouth Beach Park Committee to employ professional services to make a detailed topographic survey of a portion of Plymouth Beach for the purposes of recreational development and to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,500 therefor.
Article 80. To see if the Town will purchase Lot No. 141 on Plat 19 bordering on Town Brook for $1.00 for park purposes.
The Committee recommends favorable action.
Planning Board approves of the acquisition of this land.
Voted: (Unanimously) That the Town authorize the
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purchase for the sum of $1 of Lot 141 of Plat 19 of the Assessors' Plans for Park purposes.
Article 81. To see if the Town will vote to accept Chap- ter 781 of the Acts of 1951, an act relative to increasing the amounts of pensions and retirement allowances payable to certain former public employees, and make an appropriation therefor.
The Committee recommends acceptance of Chapter 781 of the Acts of 1951 and an appropriation of $300 for in- creased pensions, to be allocated as follows:
Police Dept., Salaries $75.00
Fire Dept., Salaries 75.00
Sealer W. & M., Salaries 75.00 Pensions for Town Laborers 75.00
Voted: That the Town accept Chapter 781 of the Acts of 1951, an Act relative to increasing the amounts of pensions and retirement allowances payable to certain former public employees, and that the Town further raise and appropriate the sum of $300 to carry out the provisions of this Act, to be allocated as follows:
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