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Mr. C. Harvey Moore moved that the Town take no action under Item "Warren's Cove."
Mr. James Frazier moved to amend the motion of Mr. C. Harvey Moore by substituting the following: That the Town appropriate the sum of $2,000 to be spent in conjunction with sums to be provided by the State or County, or both, for shore protection at Warren's Cove: provided that the owners of property abutting or benefitted by such protection con- tribute $2,000 if the County participates, $4,000 if the County does not participate; contributions to be made by certified checks payable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and delivered to the Town Treasurer; work to be started not less than 10 days after delivery of such checks to the Town
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Treasurer. The original motion as amended by Mr. Frazier was put before the Meeting and taken by a show of hands, 75 in the affirmative and 72 in the negative, the motion as amended was carried.
Article 29. To see if the Town will assume liability in the manner provided by Section 29 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, as amended by Chapters 516 and 524, Acts of 1950, for all damages that may be incurred by work to be performed by the Department of Public Works of Massachu- setts, for the improvement, development, maintenance and protection of tidal and non-tidal rivers and streams, harbors, tidewaters, foreshores and shores along a public beach out- side of Boston Harbor, including the Merrimack and Conn- ecticut Rivers, in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, and to authorize the Selectmen to execute and deliver a bond of indemnity therefor to the Commonwealth.
The Committee recommends favorable action.
Voted: That the Town assume liability in the manner provided by Section 29 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, as amended by Chapters 516 and 524, Acts of 1950, for all damages that may be incurred by work to be performed by the Department of Public Works of Massachusetts, for the improvement, development, maintenance and protection of tidal and non-tidal rivers and streams, harbors, tidewaters, foreshores and shores along a public beach outside of Boston Harbor, including the Merrimack and Connecticut Rivers, in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, and to authorize the Selectmen to execute and deliver a bond of indemnity therefor to the Commonwealth.
Article 30. To see if the Town will vote to purchase or acquire by eminent domain, an easement for a highway drainage system over a strip of land, ten (10) feet wide from Standish Avenue to Dyers Pond, as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town, and make an appropriation for land and property damages and expenses for acquiring titles.
The Committee recommends acceptance of this easement and an appropriation of $300, $100 for expenses of acquiring titles and $200 for damages.
Planning Board has approved layout.
Voted (Unanimously): That the Town purchase or ac- quire by eminent domain an easement for a highway drain-
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age system over a strip of land 10 feet wide from Standish Avenue to Dyers' Pond, as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town and to raise and appropriate the sum of $300 for land and property damages and expenses of acquiring titles.
Article 31. To see if the Town will accept and allow as a Town way, Peck Avenue, as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town, and make an appropriation for land and property damages and expenses for acquiring titles.
The Committee recommends acceptance of this street and an appropriation of $150 for expenses of acquiring titles.
Planning Board has approved layout.
Voted (Unanimously) : That the Town accept and allow as a Town Way Peck Avenue, as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town and to raise and appropriate the sum of $150 for land and property damages and expenses of acquiring titles.
Article 32. To see if the Town will accept and allow as Town ways, portions of Sandwich Street, Sandwich Road and River Street, as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town, and make an appropriation for land and property damages and expenses for acquiring titles.
The Committee recommends the acceptance of these streets and an appropriation of $300 for expenses of acquiring titles.
Planning Board has approved layout.
Voted (Unanimously) : That the Town accept and allow as Town Ways portions of Sandwich Street, Sandwich Road and River Street, as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town, and to raise and appropriate the sum of $300 for land and property damages and expenses of acquiring titles.
Article 33. To see if the Town will accept and allow as a Town way, a portion of Watercourse Road (causeway) as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town, and make an appropriation for land and property damages and expenses for acquiring titles.
The Committee recommends the acceptance of this street and an appropriation of $1,100, $100 for expenses of acquiring titles and $1,000 for damages.
Planning Board has approved this layout.
Voted (Unanimously) : That the Town accept and allow as a Town Way a portion of Watercourse Road (Causeway),
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as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town, and to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,100 for land and prop- erty damages and expenses of acquiring titles.
Article 34. To see if the Town will accept and allow as a Town way, the alteration at the corner of Manomet Avenue and Old Beach Road, as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town, and make an appropriation for land and property damages and expenses for acquiring titles.
The Committee recommends the acceptance of this altera- tion and an appropriation of $100 for expenses of acquiring titles.
Planning Board has approved this layout.
Voted (Unanimously) : That the Town accept and allow as a Town Way the alterations at the corner of Manomet Avenue and Old Beach Road, as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town and to raise and appropriate the sum of $100 for land and property damages and expenses of acquiring titles.
Article 35. To see if the Town will accept and allow as Town ways, Cooper Street and a portion of Braunecker Road, as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town, and make an appropriation for land and property damages and expenses for acquiring titles.
The Committee recommends the acceptance of these streets and an appropriation of $100 for expenses of acquiring titles. Planning Board has approved this layout.
Voted (Unanimously) : That the Town accept and allow as a Town Way, Cooper Street and a portion of Braunecker Road, as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town, and to raise and appropriate the sum of $100 for land and property damages and expenses of acquiring titles.
Article 36. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Fourteen Hundred Dollars ($1400) for the purpose of installing a new main sewer in Cooper Street and a connecting sewer in a portion of Braunecker Road.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,400.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,400 for the purpose of installing a new main sewer in Cooper Street and a connecting sewer in a portion of Braun- ecker Road.
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Article 37. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand, Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($1,250) for the purpose of installing a new main sewer in Alden Street Extension.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,250.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,250 for the purpose of installing a new main sewer in Alden Street Extension.
Article 38. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Five Thousand, Eight Hundred and Forty-four Dollars ($5,844) for the purpose of installing drains in Taylor Avenue, a distance of 1300 feet from the southerly corner of Malaguti property to. Bartlett Brook.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $5,844.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $5,844 for the purpose of installing drains in Taylor Avenue a distance of 1300 feet from the southerly corner of Malaguti property to Bartlett Brook.
Article 39. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Five Thousand, Three Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($5,350) for repairing the floor and for the painting and plastering of the small hall in the Memorial Building and for the purchase of new draperies therefor.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $5,350 for repairs and new draperies at the Memorial Building.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $5,350 for repairs and for the purchase of new draperies for the Memorial Building.
Article 40. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) for the purchase of a diesel power grader for the Highway Department and dispose of 1940 grader now in use.
The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 40.
Article 41. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand, Eight Hundred Dollars ($2,800) for the purchase of a 2-ton dump truck for the Highway Department, and dispose of 1945 GMC truck now in use.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,800.
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Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $2,800 for the purchase of a 2-ton dump truck for the High- way Department and to dispose of 1945 GMC truck now in use.
Mr. C. Harvey Moore moved that the Town take up Article 97 before Article 42 and it was so voted:
Article 97. To see what action the Town will take on the disposition of the Town Infirmary and make an appro- priation therefor. (By Petition).
Recommendation under this article left to the special committee.
Dr. George Wild moved that The Board of Public Wel- fare be directed to place patients presently living at the Town Infirmary in other suitable homes as rapidly as prac- ticable, The Board of Public Welfare to continue to control for emergency use the Infirmary and to provide a caretaker for the Building until the same is disposed of by vote of the Town or another Town use is found for such building.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 97.
Article 42. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, the sum of Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000) for repairs and improvements at the Town Infirmary.
The Committee will ask for consideration of Article 97 prior to action under this article.
Recommendation under this article left to the special com- mittee appointed to study the operation and possible dis- position of the Town Infirmary.
Dr. George Wild moved that the Town take no action under Article 42.
Mr. James Frazier moved to amend the motion of Dr. Wild by substituting the following: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000) for repairs and improvements at the Town Infirmary. The original motion as amended by Mr. Frazier was then put before the Meeting and carried.
Article 43. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate or transfer from Parking Meter Receipts, a sum of money for the acquiring by purchase or by taking by eminent domain of a parcel of land on the northeasterly side of School Street and being portions of Lots 38, 39, 40, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, and 52 of Plat 19 of the Assessors' Plan, together with the
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necessary rights of way to Main Street for off-street parking purposes and for the cost of constructing said off-street park- ing area.
Recommendation under this article left to the special com- mittee appointed to study off-street parking.
Planning Board has approved as to layout, but information as to takings, rights of way, costs, etc., were insufficiently complete for them to take a stand on the whole project.
Voted: That the Town refer to the Board of Selectmen, the matter of the "School Street Parking Facility" and au- thorize said Board to make the necessary layout for said Facility and to negotiate with the owners of the land in- volved for said land and the necessary rights of way there- from to Main Street and to do any other acts necessary or incidental to preparing said matter for presentation to the Town at the next annual or Special Town Meeting. The Off- Street Parking Committee to act with said Board in an advisory capacity.
Article 44. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to erect a new chain link fence around the Allerton Street Reservoir and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand, Seven Hundred Dollars ($2,700) therefor.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,700.
Voted: That the Town authorize the Water Commis- sioners to erect a new chain link fence around the Allerton Street Reservoir and to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,700 therefor.
Article 45. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to construct a concrete valve chamber near the Buckingham elevated water tank, including pipes, alti- tude and check valves, and appropriate the sum of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000) therefor.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $4,000.
Voted: That the Town authorize the Water Commis- sioners to construct a concrete valve chamber near the Buckingham elevated water tank, including pipes, altitude and check valves and to raise and appropriate the sum of $4,000 therefor.
Article 46. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to continue the development of the gravel- packed well near Lout Pond pumping station by constructing
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a well house, including pipes and installation of original pumping station equipment as recommended by Metcalf & Eddy, Engineers, and appropriate therefor the sum of Fifty- one Thousand, One Hundred Dollars ($51,100). To meet the appropriation, the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be authorized to borrow a sum not exceeding Fifty-one Thousand, One Hundred Dollars ($51,100) and to issue therefor bonds or notes of the Town payable in accord- ance with Section 19 of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, so that the whole loan shall be paid in not more than ten (10) 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.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $51,100, of which $1,100 shall be raised in the tax levy of the current year and $50,000 by a bond issue.
Mr. C. Harvey Moore moved that the Town authorize the Water Commissioners to continue the development of the gravel-packed well near Lout Pond Pumping Station by constructing a well house, including pipes and installation of original pumping station equipment and to raise and appro- priate the sum of $51,100 therefor and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $1,100 be appropriated from the tax levy of the current year and that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $50,000 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 ten 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.
The motion was put before the meeting and taken by a show of hands, 155 in the affirmative and 1 in the negative, the motion was carried.
Article 47. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to lay a water main of not less than six (6) inches in diameter for a distance of about one thousand (1,000) feet in a sub-division of land between Warren Avenue and Sandwich Road owned by Lena F. Giovannetti as shown on a plan approved by the Planning Board on July 23, 1953, including gates, valves, fire hydrants, services and other appurtenances as necessary, and to make an appropriation therefor; such authorization and appropriation to be contin- gent upon the payment to the Town by the owner of said development of the sum of Three Dollars ($3.00) per linear
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foot of main in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Water Department as adopted December 12, 1950, and appropriate the sum of Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000) there- for.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $6,000, $3,000 of which has already been deposited with the Town Treasurer by the owner to meet one-half of the appro- priation.
Voted: That the Town authorize the Water Commis- sioners to lay a water main of not less than six inches in diameter for a distance of about 1,000 feet in a sub-division of land between Warren Avenue and Sandwich Road, owned by Lena F. Giovanetti as shown on a plan approved by the Planning Board as of July 23, 1953, including gates, valves, fire hydrants, services and other appurtenances as necessary and to raise and appropriate the sum of $6,000 therefor, and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $3,000 be appro- priated from the tax levy of the current year and $3,000 from money in the Town Treasury received from the owner of the development, representing $3 per linear foot of main to be laid in said development.
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Article 48. To see if the Town will vote to amend the by-law adopted under Article 28 of the 1950 Town Meeting by striking out the words "under their supervision" and inserting in place thereof the following words "which is deemed by said department" so that said by-law will read as follows:
"The Board of Selectmen is authorized to sell and otherwise dispose of any equipment or material in the hands of any department which is deemed by said department to be obsolete and of no further use by the Town. No sale or disposition of such equip- ment or material shall be made until after posting of notices in three public places, together with pub- lication in a newspaper published in Plymouth of the time and place of such sale with a descriptive listing of articles involved at least two weeks prior thereto. A public hearing may be held preceding such sale or disposition."
The Committee recommends favorable action. The present by-law provides for the disposition or sale of obsolete equipment of only those departments under the supervision of the Selectmen. The proposed amendment would allow the Selectmen to dispose of any obsolete equipment of the town after proper notification.
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Voted: That the Town amend the by-law adopted under Article 28 of the 1950 Town Meeting by striking out the words "under their supervision" and inserting in place thereof the following words, "which is deemed by said de- partment" so that said by-law will read as follows:
"The Board of Selectmen is authorized to sell and otherwise dispose of any equipment or material in the hands of any department which is deemed by said department to be obsolete and of no further use by the Town. No sale or disposition of such equip- ment or material shall be made until after posting of notices in three public places, together with pub- lication in a newspaper published in Plymouth of the time and place of such sale with a descriptive listing of article involved at least two weeks prior thereto. A public hearing may be held preceding such sale or disposition."
Article 49. To see if the Town will authorize the re- moval and disposal of the building formerly used for the offices of the School and Water Departments, the removal of the vaults attached to the old Town House building, the removal of interior wall surfaces and partitions in said building, for the purpose of examining its structural form and condition, the preparation of plans for restoring or re- modelling said building, the grading of the grounds or take any other action with regard to said property and appro- priate therefor a sum not to exceed $10,000.
Recommendation under this article left to the Planning Board.
Voted: That the Town authorize the Planning Board to continue their study of the Old Town House and adjacent property and to report to the Town at the next Annual or Special Town Meeting.
Article 50. To see what action the Town will take to amend the Zoning By-Laws to regulate the use of land for mobile units or trailers.
Recommendation under this article left to the Planning Board.
Mr. C. Harvey Moore moved that the Town vote to amend the Zoning By-Laws by adding thereto the following section: VIII. Trailer, used as dwelling units, may be placed or parked in public areas designated by the Park Com-
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missioners. Private property shall not be used for the plac- ing of trailers, used for dwelling purposes, for a period of more than 24 hours, unless a permit therefor is first obtained from the Department of Public Safety.
This motion was put before the meeting and taken by a show of hands, 144 in the affirmative and 2 in the negative, the motion was carried.
Article 51. To see if the Town will amend VI (a) of the Zoning By-Law to revise the area and frontage provisions in all districts.
Recommendation under this article left to the Planning Board.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 51.
Article 52. To see if the Town will rescind Section (d) 4 of Article IV of the Zoning By-Law relating to signs and adopt a new by-law regulating the erection and display of signs in all districts.
Recommendation under this article left to the Planning Board.
Voted (Unanimously): That the Town amend the Zon- ing By-Law by adding after section 12 of Article IV (e) the following section: "13. The Board of Selectmen may, in its discretion, issue a permit for a sign or signs of suitable size to advertise a subdivision, a real estate development, or any use of land authorized by the Board of Appeals under Sec- tion 1 to 12 inclusive of this Section (e)."
Article 53. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town of Plymouth Zoning Map, changing from a Commercial District to a Residence District all or any part of the area now zoned for commercial purposes at the junction of Rocky Hill Road and State Highway, shown as Insert No. 1 on the official Zoning Map.
Recommendation under this article left to the Planning Board.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 53.
Article 54. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,100 to purchase new window drapes for the High School Auditorium.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,100.
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Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,100 to purchase new window drapes for the High School Auditorium.
Article 55. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,900 to install soundproofing mater- ial on the ceiling of the High School gymnasium.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,900.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,900 to install sound proofing material on the ceiling of the High School gymnasium.
Article 56. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $10,000 to paint approximately half of the interior of the Senior High School.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $10,000.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $10,000 to paint approximately half of the interior of the Senior High School.
Article 57. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,200 to install emergency battery lights to replace the present gas emergency lights in the Senior High School.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,200.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,200 to install emergency battery lights to replace the present gas emergency lights in the Senior High School.
Article 58. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $4,900 to fill and grade the parking area in the rear of the Junior High School and build a cement curb along the top edge of the bank.
The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 58.
Article 59. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $170,000 to construct a five-room addition to the Cold Spring School on Alden Street, and to determine whether the money shall be provided for by tax- ation, by borrowing, by appropriation from the Post War Rehabilitation Fund, and take any action relative thereto.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $160,000, of which $8,000 shall be from the current tax levy, $12,000
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from the Post-War Rehabilitation Fund and $140,000 by bond issue, said appropriation to be expended by a Building Committee of five to be appointed by the Moderator and to include representation from the School Committee.
Voted (Unanimously) : That the sum of $160,000 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of constructing and originally equipping and furnishing a five-room addition to the Cold Spring School on Alden Street, and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $8,000 be appropriated from the tax levy of the current year and $12,000 from the Post- War Rehabilitation Fund and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $140,000 under the authority of Chapter 44 of the General Laws and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor payable in accordance with the provisions of said Chapter 44, so that the whole loan shall be paid in not more than twenty years from the date of issue of the first bond or note.
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