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The Building Committee for this project shall consist of a committee of five, to be appointed by the Moderator, to include representation from the School Committee, said committee being hereby authorized to expend funds appro- priated under this vote for the purposes specified in said vote.
Article 60. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,000 for the engineering and archi- tectural services necessary to study possible sites and pre- pare preliminary plans for a new 10 to 12 room elementary school and to present a report of such studies at the next regular or special town meeting, and take any action relative thereto.
The Committee recommends no action, if favorable action is taken under Article 59.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 60.
Article 61. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Seven Thousand, Three Hundred Dollars ($7,300) for the purpose of hard-surfacing the park- ing lot in the rear of the Memorial Building.
The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 61.
Article 62. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand, Three Hundred and
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Twenty-Two Dollars and fifty cents ($1,322.50) for the instal- lation of a sidewalk and curbing on the north side of Mem- orial Drive from Court Street to the rear door of the Mem- orial Building.
The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 62.
At 5:40 p.m. Mr. James Berardi moved that the Meeting adjourn until Monday Evening at 7 p.m.
Mr. James Frazier moved to amend Mr. Berardi's mo- tion by substituting 7:30 p.m. in place of 7 p.m. The original motion as amended by Mr. Frazier was then put before the Meeting and carried.
ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING - March 29, 1954
Article 63. To see if the Town will raise and appropri- ate the sum of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) to finish building the field house at the Standish Avenue Play- ground in accordance with plans by Strickland and Strick- land, Architects; said appropriation to be expended under the direction 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 raise and appropri- ate the sum of Two Thousand, Eight Hundred Dollars ($2,800) for the purchase of a dump truck with a 11/2 - 2 yard body for the Park Department and dispose of the 1946 Studebaker truck now in use; said appropriation to be expended under the direction of the Park Commissioners.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,800.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $2,800 for the purchase of a dump truck with a 11/2-2 yard body for the Park Department and to dispose of the 1946 Studebaker truck now in use, said appropriation to be ex- pended under the direction of the Park Commissioners.
Article 65. To see if the Town will raise and appropri- ate the sum of Twelve Hundred Dollars ($1,200) to survey and lay out in uniform lots the Indian Reservation Camp site at Fresh Pond, Manomet; said appropriation to be expended under the direction of the Park Commissioners.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,200.
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Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,200 to survey and lay out in uniform lots the Indian Reservation Camp site at Fresh Pond, said appropriation to be expended under the direction of the Park Commissioners.
Article 66. To see if the Town will raise and appropri- ate the sum of Three Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500) to hard surface the parking lot at Beach Park be- tween the bath house and property of Albert W. Boutin; said appropriation to be expended under the direction of the Park Commissioners. This appropriation not to be ex- pended unless information is received from the State De- partment of Public Works that no changes are contemplated being made in the State Highway at this point.
The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 66.
Mr. C. Harvey Moore moved to take up Article 67-70 as one Article and it was so voted.
Article 67. To see what action the Town will take re- lative to discontinuing the Manomet Dump now located on Brook Road and to establishing and maintaining a new dump at a suitable location west of the State Road (Route 3) and make an appropriation therefor. (By Petition)
The Committee recommends that Articles 67-70 inclusive be taken up as one article and that a committee of five be appointed by the Moderator to work with the Public Safety Commission and report to the next town meeting a suitable location and an estimate of costs, sufficiently com- plete for action by the town, for a dump to serve the Mano- met section.
Article 68. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of acquiring by purchase or by taking by eminent domain a parcel of land for use for dumping purposes; said parcel of land to be under the jurisdiction and control of the Public Health Division of the Commission of Public Safety and located on the westerly side of Brook Road, Manomet, and being a portion of Lot No. 30, Plat 45 of the Assessors' Plan.
See Article 67 above.
Article 69. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of grading, fencing and otherwise preparing a parcel of land on the westerly side of Brook Road for dumping purposes.
See Article 67 above.
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Article 70. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Six Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars ($6,500) and authorize the Water Commissioners to extend the six inch water main in Brook Road, Manomet, for a dis- tance of about One Thousand, Five Hundred and Fifty (1,550) feet.
See Article 67 above.
Articles 67-70:
Mr. C. Harvey Moore moved that the Town instruct the Moderator to appoint a Committee of five to work with the Public Safety Commission and report to the Town at the next Town Meeting a suitable location and an estimate of costs, sufficiently complete for action by the Town, for a dump to serve the Manomet Section.
Mr. Charles C. Lynch moved to amend the motion of Mr. Moore by substituting the following: That the Moderator appoint a Committee of seven voters of Manomet (Precinct 5) to study proposed locations and cost of operation of a new dump site. This Committee working with the Public Safety Commission shall report to the Town within 60 days. The original motion as amended by Mr. Lynch was then put before the Meeting and carried.
Article 71. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Five Thousand, Eight Hundred Dol- lars ($5,800) for the purchase of a new garbage truck for the Health Division and to dispose of one now in use.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $4,800.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $4,800 for the purchase of a new garbage truck for the Health Division and to dispose of one now in use.
Article 72. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) to lease the Police Station for the term of one (1) year from the County of Plymouth from April 1, 1954; the Town to be responsible for all repairs and all liabilities for the portion of the building used under this lease.
The Committee recommends favorable action.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1 to lease the Police Station for the term of one year from the County of Plymouth from April 1, 1954, the Town to be
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responsible for all repairs and all liabilities for the portion of the Building used under this lease.
Article 73. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand, Two Hundred Dollars ($2,200) for the installation of seven (7) toilets in the cells of the Police Station.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,200.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $2,200 for the installation of seven toilets in the cells of the Police Station.
Article 74. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand, Fifty-eight Dollars and Fifty-five cents ($1,058.55) for the purchase of one Police cruiser and to dispose of one 1952 Studebaker and one 1953 damaged Ford.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,058.55.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,058.55 for the purchase of one Police Cruiser and to dis- pose of one 1952 Studebaker and one 1953 damaged Ford.
Article 75. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand, Five Hundred Dol- lars ($2,500) to replace 4000 feet of Police cable and install one fire box and two Police boxes and to dispose of the old cable. (From Brewster Street to Stephens Street).
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,750 for cable only.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,750 to replace 4000 feet of Police cable and to dispose of old cable.
Article 76. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand, Three Hundred Dollars ($1,300) for the purchase of two mobile two-way radios for the Police Department.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,300.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,300 for the purchase of two mobile two-way radios for the Police Department.
Article 77. To see if the Town will vote to accept Chapter 40, Section 6B of the General Laws:
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"A city or town which accepts this section may appropriate money for the purchase of uniforms for members of its Police and Fire Departments."
and establish a fund of Twelve Hundred Dollars ($1200) to be used for the annual replenishing of uniforms of Police Officers. This fund to be under the direct supervision of the Commission of Public Safety.
The Committee recommends no action.
Mr. C. Harvey Moore moved that the Town take no action under Article 77.
Mr. Frankland W. L. Miles moved to amend the motion of Mr. Moore so as to read: "The Town accept Chapter 40, Section 6B of the General Laws and appropriate money for the purchase of uniforms for members of its Police Depart- ment, and establish a fund of Twelve Hundred Dollars ($1200.00) to be used for the annual replenishing of uniforms of Police Officers. This fund to be under the direct super- vision of the Commission of Public Safety."
The motion to amend was lost. The original motion was then put before the Meeting and carried.
Article 78. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Three Hundred and Fifty-five Dollars and Twenty-five cents ($355.25) to supplement the sum of Two Hundred and Seventy-five Dollars ($275) to be paid by the permanent members of the Plymouth Fire Department for Medical and Accident Insurance.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $355.25.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $355.25, in accordance with the provisions of Clause 10, Sec- tion 5, Chapter 40 of the General Laws, for the purpose of effecting insurance providing indemnity for or protection to firemen or employees of the fire department, in the dis- charge of their duties, for expenses or damages sustained by them while acting as firemen or employees of the fire depart- ment, in accordance with the provisions of Section 100 of Chapter 41 of the General Laws.
Article 79. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Fifty Dollars ($1,050) for the purchase of a new 60 watt radio at Central Fire Station and to dispose of the 30 watt radio which was pur- chased in 1938.
The Committee recommends no action.
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Mr. C. Harvey Moore moved that the Town take no action under Article 79.
Mr. Frankland W. L. Miles moved to amend the motion of Mr. Moore so as to read: "The Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand and Fifty Dollars ($1,050.00) for the purchase of a new 60 watt radio at Cen- tral Fire Station and to dispose of the 30 watt radio which was purchased in 1938."
The original motion as amended by Mr. Miles was then put before the meeting and carried.
Article 80. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand, Five Hundred and Eighty-five Dollars ($1,585) for the purchase of one 3/4 ton truck to replace auxiliary equipped fire truck and to dispose of present 1939 Dodge truck.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,585.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,585 for the purchase of one 3/4 ton truck to replace aux- iliary equipped fire truck and to dispose of present 1939 Dodge truck.
Article 81. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Three Thousand, Nine Hundred Dollars ($3,900) for the purchase of one 1 ton power truck to replace Engine 5 and to dispose of Engine 5, a 1936 Ford.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,900.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $3,900 for the purchase of one 1-ton power truck to replace Engine 5 and to dispose of Engine 5, a 1936 Ford.
Article 82. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Fourteen Thousand Dollars ($14,000) for the purchase of new fire alarm equipment at the Central Station and to dispose of the obsolete equipment now in use.
The Committee recommends no action.
Mr. C. Harvey Moore moved that the Town take no action under Article 82.
Mr. Frankland W. L. Miles moved to amend the motion of Mr. Moore so as to read: "That the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of fourteen thousand dollars ($14,- 000) for the purchase of new fire alarm equipment at the
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Central Station and to dispose of the obsolete equipment now in use." The motion to amend was lost. The original motion was then put before the Meeting and carried.
Article 83. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Ten Thousand, Nine Hundred Dollars ($10,900) for the purchase of one fire apparatus pumping engine, five hundred (500) gallons with three hundred (300) gallon booster tank as per specifications. This apparatus to be garaged in Manomet for use in that vicinity.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $10,900.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $10,900 for the purchase of one fire apparatus pumping engine, 500 gallons with 300 gallon booster tank, as per specifications, this apparatus to be garaged in Manomet for use in that vicinity.
Article 84. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Seventeen Thousand, Nine Hundred Dollars ($17,900) for the purchase of one Five Hundred (500) gallon fire apparatus pumping engine as per specifications for the Central Fire Station.
The Committee recommends no action.
Mr. C. Harvey Moore moved that the Town take no action under Article 84.
Mr. Frankland W. L. Miles moved to amend the motion of Mr. Moore so as to read: "The Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Seventeen Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($17,900) for the purchase of one Five Hundred (500) gallon fire apparatus pumping engine as per specifications, for the Central Fire Station." The motion to amend was lost. The original motion was then put before the Meeting and carried.
Article 85. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Twelve Thousand Dollars ($12,000) for the purchase of a new fire engine for the Fire Depart- ment to be stationed in the Cedarville section of Plymouth. (By Petition)
The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 85.
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Article 86. To see what amount the Town will raise and appropriate to carry out the recommendation of the Town Recreational Committee appointed under Article 86 of the Town Meeting of March, 1953, or take any other action thereon.
Recommendation under this article left to the special committee
Voted: That the Town authorize the Moderator to ap- point a Building Committee of five members to work with the Planning Board in making a further study of details relative to the location, type of construction and approximate cost of a building to be used as a Recreational Center in the Town of Plymouth, that a sufficient number of public hear- ings be held and that the Committee make its report with recommendations at the next annual or special Town Meeting.
Article 87. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate an amount sufficient to construct a public sani- tary on the parking lot of the Memorial Building on Water Street and an additional amount for the operation and maintenance thereof.
The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 87.
Article 88. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate an amount sufficient to construct a public sani- tary on town-owned property on Taylor Avenue and an additional amount for the operation and maintenance thereof.
The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 88.
Article 89. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Four Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars ($4,500) to lay a mixed-in place hard-surface road for a distance of one mile of Watercourse and Rocky Pond Road (also known as Widgeon Pond Road). (By Petition) The Committee recommends an appropriation of $4,500.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $4,500 to lay a mixed-in-place hard-surface road for a distance of one mile of Watercourse and Rocky Pond Roads (also known as Widgeon Pond Road).
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Article 90. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand, Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($1,750) for the purpose of re-surfacing Valley Road (formerly Carter's Bridge Road) in Cedarville, from Island Pond Road to a point about 1,200 lineal feet southerly. (By Petition).
The Committee recommends no action.
Mr. C. Harvey Moore moved that the Town take no action under Article 90.
Mr. Donald Newey moved to amend the motion of Mr. Moore by substituting the following: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($1,750) for the purpose of re-surfacing Valley Road (formerly Carter's Bridge Road) in Cedarville, from Island Pond Road to a point about 1200 lineal feet southerly.
The original motion as amended by Mr. Newey was put before the Meeting and carried.
Article 91. To see if the Town will authorize the Select- men to sell to Manuel F. Souza and Claudia M. Souza, hus- band and wife, a parcel of land adjoining their property and lying off the southerly end of Boutemain Avenue, so-called, and being a portion of Lot 25A of Plat 27 of the Assessors' Plan for the sum of Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($250). (By Petition).
The Committee recommends no action.
Planning Board does not approve.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 91.
Article 92. To see if the Town will vote to sell to William A. Dearn and Ernest A. McGrath, the land now leased by them on the Plymouth waterfront for the sum of $3,000 and being Lot No. 17A on the plan of the land of the Town of Plymouth at Town Wharf duly recorded in Plym- outh County Registry of Deeds, Plan Book 7, Page 374, and a strip of land 50 feet wide along the northerly boundary thereof and running from east to west, a distance of 203.55 feet along the aforementioned northerly line. (By Petition).
The Committee recommends no action.
Planning Board does not approve ..
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 92.
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Article 93. To see what action the Town will take in regard to the appointment of an Inspector of Wires and make an appropriation therefor. (By Petition).
The Committee recommends that the Public Safety Com- mission be directed to make the necessary study to es- tablish a uniform code, to determine the qualifications of a wire inspector and to make necessary recommendations at the next town meeting.
Voted: That the Public Safety Commission is hereby directed to make the necessary study to establish a uniform code, to determine the qualifications of a wire inspector and to make the necessary recommendations at the next Town Meeting.
Article 95. To see what action the Town will take re- lating to the acquisition of the Standish Mills Property on Billington Street as referred to the Planning Board under Article 16 of the Special Town Meeting of September 17, 1953, and make an appropriation therefor. (By Petition) .
The Committee recommends no action. The Planning Board does not feel that $6,000 is a reasonable amount for the town to pay for this property; moreover, they have been informed that the property is being sold for a small business.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 95.
Article 98. To see if the Town will purchase or take by eminent domain, a parcel of land located in the easterly side of Taylor Avenue, White Horse Beach, four lots Nos. 31, 32, 20, 21, centrally located, to be used for off-street parking. (By Petition). The Committee recommends no action. Planning Board does not approve.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 98.
Article 99. To see if the Town will accept for One Dollar ($1.00) a bath house approximately 25' x 35' contain- ing 100 lockers, 12 dressing rooms and 2 shower rooms, to be used by the Town the same as at Plymouth Beach. The bath house to be used on Lots Nos. 31, 32, 20 and 21 of the proposed offstreet parking site at White Horse Beach. (By Petition).
The Committee recommends no action.
Planning Board does not approve.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 99.
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Article 100. To see what action the Town will take on the report of the Special Committee authorized by Article 68 of the March 1951 Town Meeting relating to the organization of Union Health Departments and make an appropriation- therefor. (By Petition).
Recommendation under this article left to the special committee.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 100.
Total Appropriations $2,545,231.51
Less:
Art. No. 17. Sale of Cemetery Lots $2,000.00
Art. No. 21. Stabilization Fund 25,000.00
Art. No. 22. Parking Meter 200.00
Art. No. 46. Bond Issue-Water
50,000.00
Art. No. 47. Money from Giovanetti (owner) 3,000.00
Art. No. 59. Bond Issue-School
140,000.00
Art. No. 59. School-Post-War Rehabilitation Fund 12,000.00
$232,200.00 2.313,031.51
Less:
Art. No. 20. Excess and Deficiency 200,000.00 $2,113,031.51
On motion of James T. Frazier, voted to adjourn at 8:55 p.m.
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Special Town Meeting, August 16, 1954
Including Recommendations of Advisory and Finance Committee
The Meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Amedeo V. Sgarzi, at 8:00 o'clock p.m.
Number of Town Meeting Members present August 16th, as reported by records of Arthur Estes and Warren Axford, checkers, was 152.
The Moderator declared a quorum present.
Article 1. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10.000) for the improvement of Standish Avenue, Chapter 90 construction; said money to be used in conjunction with any money which may be allotted by the State or County, or both, for this purpose.
Recommend an appropriation of $10,000 from E. & D.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate or trans- fer from available funds the sum of $10,000 under the pro- visions of Chapter 90 of the General Laws for the im- provement of Standish Avenue, contributions from the State and County to be returned to the Excess and De- ficiency Account.
Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of Thirty-Two Thousand Dollars ($32,000) for sewers.
Recommend an appropriation of $32,000 from E. & D.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate or trans- fer from available funds the sum of $32,000 for Sewers.
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Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000) as the Town's share of the cost of relaying the sidewalk in front of the Emond Building, Main Street Extension.
Recommend an appropriation of $4,000 from E. & D.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate or trans- fer from available funds the sum of $4,000 as the Town's share of the cost of relaying the sidewalk in front of the Emond Building, Main Street Extension.
Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of Eighteen Hundred and Ninety Dollars ($1890) for addi- tional repairs to floor in small hall in the Memorial Build- ing.
Recommend an appropriation of $1890 from E. & D.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate or trans- fer from available funds the sum of $1,890 for additional repairs to the floor in the small hall of the Memorial Building.
Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of Two Thousand, Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($2,750) for repairs to the roof of the Memorial Building.
Recommend an appropriation of $2,750 from E. & D.
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