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Article 63. To see if the Town will vote to build water- front protection at Manomet Bluffs, from a point just north of Strand Avenue, Manomet, southward for approximately one-quarter of a mile; the Town to assume liability as pro- vided by Section 29, Chapter 91 of the General Laws as amended, for all damages incurred hereunder, and make an
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appropriation therefor, to be spent in conjunction with sums to be provided by the State or County or both.
See Article 59 above.
Article 64. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Seven Thousand Dollars ($7,000) to be expended in conjunction with funds provided by the State or County or both, under the Erosion Act, Chapter 275, Acts of 1933, as amended in 1941, and any new legislation pertain- ing to erosion for the construction of stone jetties in Warren Cove for the protection of shore property and improvement of the Town Bathing Beach. (By Petition)
See Article 59 above.
Article 65. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for the relaying of the stone wall along the south side of Town Brook at Brewster Garden; said appropriation to be expended under the direction of the Park Commissioners.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $500.00.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $500 for the relaying of the stone wall along the south side of Town Brook at Brewster Garden, said appropriation to be expended under the direction of the Park Commissioners.
Article 66. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) to finish building the field house at the Standish Avenue Playground in accord- ance with the plans by Strickland & Strickland, Architects; said appropriation to be expended under the direction of the Park Commissioners.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $25,000.00. Planning Board has approved.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 66.
Article 67. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Nine Hundred Dollars ($900) for the purchase of one automobile for the Fire Department and to dispose of one now in service.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $900.00.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $900 for the purchase of an automobile for the Fire Department and to dispose of the one now in service.
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Article 68. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000) for the purchase of two automobiles for the Police Depart- ment, and to dispose of a motorcycle and one automobile both now in service.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,000.00.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $3,000 for the purchase of two automobiles for the Police Department, and to dispose of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle and one automobile now in service.
Article 69. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Six Hundred and Thirty-one Dollars and Eighty Cents ($631.80) to pay caretaker of the South Pond Road Dump for incapacitating illness during 1952.
The Committee makes no recommendation under this article.
Mr. Lawrence Bongiovanni moved: That the Town take no action under Article 69.
. Mr. Carlo T. Guidoboni moved to amend the motion of the Finance Committee by substituting the following: That the Town appropriate the sum of $631.80 to pay caretaker of the South Pond Road Dump for incapacitating illness during 1952.
The vote required for passage of this motion being four-fifths, it was taken by a show of hands, 106 voting in the affirmative and 26 in the negative, the motion as amended was carried.
Article 70. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Commission of Public Safety to sell to Egan Chevrolet Company for the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) the 1951 Chevro- let purchased from said Company for the use of said Com- mission in 1952 for the same sum of One Dollar ($1.00) .
The Committee recommends favorable action.
Voted: That the Town authorize the Commission of Public Safety to sell to Egan Chevrolet Company for the sum of $1 the 1951 Chevrolet purchased from said Company for the use of said Commission in 1952 for the same sum of $1.00
Article 71. To see what action the Town will take with
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reference to revision of the Plumbing By-Laws of the Town of Plymouth.
Recommendation under this article is left to the special committee appointed for this purpose. A copy of the pro- posed revised Plumbing By-Laws is incorporated at the end of this report.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 71.
Article 72. To see what action the Town will take with reference to revision of the Building By-Laws of the Town of Plymouth.
Recommendation under this article is left to the special committee appointed by the Commission of Public Safety for this purpose. A copy of the proposed revised Building By-Laws is incorporated at the end of this report.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 72.
Article 73. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) to hire property owners who are unable to pay their property taxes because of being unemployed; to be used by any de- partment of the Town, but all expenditures to be under the direction of the Board of Selectmen. (By Request)
The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 73.
Article 74. To see what amount the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the purchase of new equipment for the various Town departments for their new offices in the Old High School Building.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $14,300.00, to be expended under the direction of the Building Com- mittee appointed under Article 57 at the 1952 annual town meeting.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $14,300 for the purchase of new equipment for the Old High School Building, said appropriation to be expended by the Building Committee appointed under Article 57 of the 1952 Annual Town Meeting.
Article 75. To see what action the Town will take with reference to appropriating the sum of $3,500 for the future development of Morton Park, as recommended by the Com-
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mittee appointed for that purpose; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Park Commissioners.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,500.00.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $3,500 for the development of Morton Park, as recommended by the Committee appointed for that purpose, said appro- priation to be expended by the Park Commissioners.
Article 76. To see what action the Town will take with respect to amending the By-Law relating to the Advisory and Finance Committee, as follows: "The Advisory and Fi- nance Committee shall make its printed report available to the voters at the Town House and three other public places, not less than ten days prior to the date of the annual Town meeting. This committee shall also furnish such information as may be requested by Town meeting members prior to the annual or special Town meeting. Reports of the Committee for special Town meetings shall be printed or mimeographed and shall be available to the voters who attend such special Town meetings." (By Petition)
The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 76.
Article 77. To see what action the Town will take with respect to the report and recommendations of the special Town Committee authorized to consider the disposition of the Town Infirmary under Article 95 at the March, 1952, annual Town meeting, and make an appropriation therefor. (By Petition)
The Committee makes no recommendation under this article.
Mr. Nicoli moved: That the Town vote to continue the Committee appointed under Article 95 of the March 1952 , Annual Town Meeting for one year, such Committee to file a written report with the Town Clerk on or before December 31, 1953 and to raise and appropriate the sum of $100 for the expenses of such Committee.
The motion was put before the meeting and carried.
Article 78. To see what action the Town will take with respect to the issuance and publication of the Town reports. (By Petition)
The Committee makes no recommendation under this article.
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Mr. Howard Barnes moved: That the Board of Select- men shall be empowered to appoint an Editorial Board consisting of three persons, said Editorial Board to co-operate and work with The Board of Selectmen in the issuance and publication of improved Town Reports, the printed Town Reports to be available to the voters at the Town House not less than ten days prior to the date of the Annual Town Business meeting.
The motion was put before the meeting and carried.
Article 79. To see if the Town will increase the Board of Park Commissioners to five persons and will prescribe their terms of office. (By Petition)
The Committee recommends that the number of members of the Board of Park Commissioners be increased from three to five members, one additional member to be elected for two years and one for one year in March, 1954, their suc- cessors to be elected for terms of three years each.
Voted: That the Town increase the number of members of the Board of Park Commissioners from three to five members, one additional member to be elected for two years and one for one year in March 1954, their successors to be elected for terms of three years each.
Article 80. To see if the Town will authorize the Select- men acting with the Planning Board and the Harbor Com- mittee appointed under Article 100 of the March, 1952, Town meeting, to request through our Representatives in the State and Federal Legislatures for a research and study of the erosion of Plymouth Beach and to provide means by State and/or Federal agencies to prevent or delay further erosion thereof; and also for a study and recommendations for alter- ing or relocating the present tidal channel within Plymouth inner harbor together with consideration of a harbor or refuge. (By Petition)
The Committee recommends favorable action.
Voted: That the Town authorize the Selectmen, acting with the Planning Board and the Harbor Committee ap- pointed under Article 100 of the March 1952 Town Meeting, to request through our representatives in the State and Federal Legislatures for a research and study of the erosion of Plymouth Beach and to provide means by State and or Federal Agencies to prevent or delay further erosion thereof: and also for a study and recommendations for
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altering or relocating the present tidal channel within Plymouth inner harbor, together with consideration of a harbor of refuge.
Article 81. To see if the Town will place in the charge of the Planning Board, the Old Town House in Town Square including the adjacent property owned by the Town and will direct said Planning Board to make a study of the future use and/or disposition of this entire property and to report with recommendations on or before the next annual Town meet- ing and will make an appropriation therefor. (By Petition)
The Committee recommends this property and the balance of the Town House Maintenance appropriations be placed in the hands of the Planning Board at such time as the present offices are transferred to the new Town Office Building.
Mr. Lawrence Bongiovanni moved: That the Town vote that, at such time as the present Town Offices are trans- ferred to the new Town Office Building, the Town House in Town square and the adjacent property owned by the Town, together with the balance of the Town House Main- tenance appropriations, shall be placed in the hands of the Planning Board, who shall make a study of the future use and/or disposition of this entire property, to report with rec- ommendations on or before the next annual Town Meeting, including any articles which may be required for action by the Town at that time.
Mr. Sumner Chapman moved: That the Town direct the Planning Board to make a study of the future use and/or disposition of the Old Town House in Town Square including the adjacent property owned by the Town and to report with recommendations on or before the next Annual Town Meeting.
The original motion as amended by Mr. Chapman was put before the Meeting and taken by a show of hands. 85 in the affirmative and 73 in the negative, the motion as amended was carried.
Article 82. To see if the Town will direct the District- ing Board to review and, if need be, wholly or partially revise the boundaries of the voting precincts in December, 1953, as provided in Chapter 283, Laws of 1952, and will make an appropriation therefor. (By Petition)
The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 82.
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Article 83. To see if the Town will rescind its actions of March 2, 1903, and April 2, 1904, which fixed the dates "of the annual meeting for the election of Town officers on the first Saturday of March" and of the "adjourned meeting-on the third Saturday following the election of Town officers" and will adopt the following By-Law: "The annual meeting for the election of Town officers shall be held on the first Saturday of March and the adjourned meeting for the trans- action of other business of the annual Town meeting shall be held at 8 p.m. on the Monday following the fourth Satur- day in March." (By Petition)
The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 83.
Article 84. To see if the Town will raise and appropri- ate a sum of money for the purpose of acquiring by purchase or by taking by eminent domain, a parcel of land on the northeasterly side of Taylor Avenue and being portions of Lots 19, 20, 21, 30, 31, 32 of White Horse Beach, Sheet 2 of Assessors' map for off-street parking purposes. (By Petition)
The Committee recommends no action. Planning Board recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 84.
Article 85. To see what action the Town will take rela- tive to the establishment of an appointive or an elective com- mission to study, direct and control the affairs of Plymouth Harbor or anything appurtenant thereto and make an appro- priation therefor. (By Petition)
The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 85.
Article 86. To see what action the Town will take with reference to having the Moderator appoint a special com- mittee of seven members to make or cause to be made a detailed and complete study of all matters pertaining to the establishment of a Town Recreational Center and to make an appropriation of $100 for the expenses of said committee and that said committee submit its findings and recommendations to the Town at the next annual or special Town meeting.
(By Petition)
The Committee recommends favorable action and an appro- priation of $100.00.
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Voted: That the Town instruct the Moderator to appoint a committee of seven members to make or cause to be made a detailed and complete study of all matters pertain- ing to the establishment of a Town Recreational Center, said Committee to submit its findings and recommendations to the Town at the next annual or special Town Meeting and that the Town further vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $100 for the expenses of said Committee.
Article 87. Will the Town instruct the Board of Asses- sors to have printed Seventy-five Hundred (7,500) copies of a separate book listing all assessed valuations of the Town of Plymouth; said book to list the record owner of property, where located, street and number, if any, assessed valuation of all buildings including homes, etc., and number of square feet of land or acres and assessed valuation; and make an appropriation therefor. (By Petition)
The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 87.
Article 88. To see if the Town will raise and appropri- ate or transfer from Parking Meter Receipts, a sum of money for the purpose of acquiring by purchase or by taking by eminent domain, certain parcels of land between Town Brook and the Plymouth Baking Company, so-called, and extending from Main Street Extension to Market Street for off-street parking and authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire this land, make necessary disposal of any buildings thereon and carry out such development. (By Petition)
The Committee recommends no action.
Mr. Lawrence Bongiovanni moved that the Town take no action under Article 88.
Mr. Howard Barnes moved to amend that the off-street parking committee be discharged, and that the Moderator appoint a new committee of 7 persons, among whom are to be included 1 representative to be chosen from the Directors of the Chamber of Commerce, 1 from the Planning Board, and one from the Board of Selectmen. Said Committee shall study the off-street parking needs of the Town, the report and recommendations of this Committee to be filed not later than December 1, 1953.
The original motion as amended by Mr. Barnes was then put before the meeting and carried.
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Article 89. To see what action the Town will take relative to the installation of electric power on the easterly side of Water Street on the State Reservation, so-called, and in the area about Plymouth Rock and make an appropriation therefor.
(By Petition)
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $850.00.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $850 for the installation of electric power on the easterly side of Water Street on the State Reservation, so-called, in the Area about Plymouth Rock, said appropriation to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen.
Article 90. To see if the Town will construct on Plym- outh Beach, so-called, a recreational facility with suitable approaches thereto, and acquire by purchase or by eminent domain, all or part of the premises as shown as Lot No. 7, Lot No. 13, Lot No. 23, Lot No. 3 and Lot No. 4 as shown on Plat 37 and Plat marked "Plymouth Beach" of the Assessors' map of the Town and further shown on a plan by Whitman and Howard, Civil Engineers, Boston, Mass., dated January, 1953, and that the Town raise and appropriate funds or authorize the borrowing of funds to complete and operate said project substantially as outlined in the report of the Plymouth Beach Park Committee and determine the officers or other authority to have charge of said facility.
The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no Action under Article 90.
$2,339,923.89
Total Appropriations Less:
Art. No. 17. Sale of Cemetery Lots $2,000.00
Art. No. 20. Stabilization Fund 25,000.00
Art. No. 40. Bond Issue-Water 100,000.00
Art. No. 45. Money from Harlow (owner) 3,690.00
Art. No. 47. Money from Ferrari (owner) 2,700.00
Art. No. 48. Bond Issue-Water 32,500.00
Less:
$165,890.00 2,174,033.89
Art. No. 19. Excess and Deficiency 175,000.00
1,999,033.89
PUBLIC LIBRARY
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SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
Article 6 $2,012,340.69 Total of special articles 356,239.90
1952 appropriation from 1953 revenue 750.00
State and County assessments
130,492.94
Overlay deficits 9,925.49
Overlay for 1953 (estimate)
35,000.00
Total recommended expenditures
$2,544,749.02
Estimated Receipts
$780,970.00
Excess and Deficiency
200,000.00
Sale of Cemetery Lots and Graves
2,000.00
Bond issues
132,500.00
From Individuals for Water
Construction
9,180.00
Total of funds from other sources than the tax levy 1,124,650.00
Net amount to be raised by taxation
$1,420,099.02
Poll Tax 1953 (estimate)
9,200.00
Total to be raised by real estate and personal property taxes $1,410,899.02
Based on a valuation of $30,000,000, this total will require a tax rate of approximately $47.
Respectfully submitted,
ADVISORY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Lawrence Bongiovanni, Chairman
William H. Franks Alfred R. Meyer, Jr. Antone Morgardo Richmond Talbot
Paul W. Bittinger Alton S. Cavicchi
Leo J. Ceccarelli Stanley Cheney C. Harvey Moore Attested: Cora B. Grady, Secretary
Earle F. Burgess Robert S. Fellows O. Arrigo Guidoboni Eugene S. Holton Manuel L. Valente
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PROPOSED REVISED PLUMBING BY-LAWS OF THE TOWN OF PLYMOUTH
ARTICLE 1
Plumbing System:
(a) The plumbing system of a building includes the water supply distributing pipes to plumbing fixtures which are connected or to be connected with the drainage system, the fixture traps, the soil waste and vent pipes; the house drain and house sewer, fire lines, hot water tanks with their devices, appurtenances and connections all within or to the building.
(b) Every holder of a plumber's license with a place of business in Plymouth, shall personally register his name and business address between May 1st and May 15th of each year with the Commission of Public Safety Health Division, and notice of any change in the place of business of such registered plumber shall be given immediately to the Health Division
ARTICLE 2
Inspection :
(a) The inspectors shall inspect all plumbing work for which permits are hereafter granted for construction, alter- ations, or repairs, within 2 working days after notice that they are ready for inspection, and shall report any violation of any law, ordinance, or by-law relating to plumbing, and also perform such other appropriate duties as may be required by the Health Division.
(b) The Inspectors of Plumbing must be notified when any work is ready for inspection, and no pipes or other fix- tures may be covered or concealed from view until inspected and approved.
(c) No plumbing work shall be used until the same is in good condition as shown by the water test or some other reliable test made by the plumber in the presence of the inspector, and a written certificate of approval has been granted by said inspectors at the satisfactory completion of said work. If, on inspection, the work is not satisfactory, the plumber will be notified and a limit of five days (unless other- wise permitted) given in which to complete said work.
(d) Right to Inspect - The administrative authority
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shall also have the right to inspect any plumbing system at such times as may be deemed necessary to protect the public health.
(e) Correction of Faulty Conditions - Upon written notice from the administrative authority the owner or lessee shall be required to correct promptly any and all insanitary or defective conditions which are liable to have immediate detrimental effects. He shall also correct as soon as possible other insanitary or defective conditions which may over a period of time have a detrimental effect on health.
(f) All systems or parts of systems of plumbing proposed to be connected with the common sewers and not heretofore constructed under the supervision of an inspector of plumbing shall in all cases be tested as far as possible as provided in Article 2-e, and shall be in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance before such connection is made, except that the inspector may permit such departures from said pro- visions as in his judgement it is safe to allow. The replacing of soil and waste pipes within a building will not be required, provided said pipes are found in a satisfactory condition.
ARTICLE 3
Permits:
(a) Upon application of a registered plumber only, on a form furnished by the Health Division, said Division shall grant written permit to do certain plumbing described there- in, when in conformity with the law. Drawings of proposed work shall be filed if required. Permits may be recalled by the Health Division if conditions are violated. Permits for all plumbing, except repair of leaks, must be in the hands of the plumber before beginning work. Any plumbing work other than that of repairing leaks shall be performed only by a licensed plumber.
ARTICLE 4
Sewage Disposal:
(a) The plumbing of each building shall have an inde- pendent connection to public sewer outside of building, unless, in the opinion of the authorities, a separate connection is not feasible. If a sewer is not available, the sewage shall be dis- charged into a cesspool or septic tank and cesspool or a sub- surface distribution system, the plans of which must be approved by the Health Division before the connection is made.
(b) No drain or sewer from any building shall pass under any other building; neither shall said drain or sewer
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pass within five feet of the outside of the foundation wall of any building, unless it be of cast iron pipe; the joints of said pipe to be made with molten lead, thoroughly caulked and tested. Structures containing three or more tenements with party walls between them, and separate entrances to each, may be considered as two or more buildings.
(c) Backwater Valves: Material and Design - Back- water valves shall have all bearing parts or balls of corrosion- resistant material and be so constructed as to insure a posi- tive mechanical seal against backflow. Location: Backwater valves shall be installed in drainage lines wherever such drainage pipes or fixtures are subject to backflow or back pressure. Such backwater valves shall be so located as to be readily accessible for inspection and cleaning.
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