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The Committee recommends that Articles 68 and 69 be taken up as one article.
The Committee recommends no action on these two articles. Planning Board has approved.
Article 69. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate or transfer from Parking Meter Receipts, or to raise such additional funds as necessary by a bond issue to be paid out of Parking Meter Receipts, the sum of Thirty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($38.000) for the purpose of acquiring by purchase a parcel of land on the southwesterlv side of Main Street Extension and being portions of Lots 59A, 59B, 60 and 61 of Plat 19 of the Town Assessors' Plan, more specifically and bounded substantially as follows: Northerly by land now or formerly of Egbert W. Webster: Easterly bv Main Street Ex- tension: Southerlv by Town Brook. so-called: Westerly by the easterly line of Market Street, so-called for the purpose of Public Off-Street Parking. (By Petition) See Article 68 above.
Article 70. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate or transfer from Parking Meter Receipts a sum of money for
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the purpose of acquiring by purchase, Lots 24B, 24A, 25 and a portion of Lot 26, and make necessary disposal of any build- ings thereon; also certain portions not including the buildings nor the land they are located on of Lots 21, 22, and 23 lying on the northerly side of North Street between the Easterly side of Lot 19 to the Easterly line of Lot 26, Plat 20 on file at the Assessors' Office and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire this land for Off-Street Parking purposes.
(By Petition)
The Committee recommends no action.
Mr. Eugene F. Holton moved that the Town authorize the Planning Board to continue their study of off-street parking and to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,000 for the engage- ment of expert advice.
Mr. Thomas F. Quinn moved to amend the motion of Mr. Holton by substituting therefore the following: That the Town raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of Eight-one Thousand Dollars, ($81,000), of which $63,000 shall be from parking meter receipts, and $18,000 shall be from the tax levy for the current year, for the pur- pose of acquiring by purchase, and improving,
A. A parcel of land on the southwesterly side of Main Street Extension and being portions of Lots 58A and 58B of Plat 19 of the Town Assessors' Plan, more specifically and bounded substantially as follows: South- westerly by Market Street, 82.18 feet; Northwesterly, 42.40 feet; Northeasterly 3.90 feet, all by land now or formerly of Mary N. Churchill; Northwesterly by said Churchill land and land now or formerly of Edward B. Atwood et al, 70.60 feet; northeasterly by the inner edge of the sidewalk on Main Street, 82.51 feet; and South- easterly by land now or formerly of Edward B. Atwood et al and land now or formerly of John A. Harris, 142.68 feet, and
B. A parcel of land on the southwesterly side of Main Street Extension and being portions of Lots 59A, 59B, 60 and 61 of Plat 19 of the Town Assessors' Plan, more specifically and bounded substantially as follows: Northerly by land now or formerly of Egbert W. Webster; Easterly by Main Street Extension; Southerly by Town Brook, so-called; Westerly by the easterly line of Market Street,
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The said parcels of land to be used for the purpose of public off-street parking, and the said sum of Eighty-one Thousand Dollars, ($81,000), to be allocated as follows: Twenty-nine Thousand Dollars, ($29,000) for the purchase of the parcel described in Section A of this motion, known as the Webster property, and Thirty-eight Thousand Dol- lars ($38,000) to be allocated to the purchase of the prop- erty described in Section B, known as the Emond prop- erty, and Fourteen Thousand Dollars, ($14,000), to be allocated for the clearing and preparation of said land for use as a public parking area.
The original motion as amended by Mr. Quinn was then put before the Meeting, 106 voting in the affirmative, 32 in the negative, the motion as amended was voted.
Article 59. To see what action the Town will take with regard to the construction and maintenance of a comfort station on the present site of the Old Town House and make an appropriation therefor.
The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 59.
Article 60. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Nine Thousand, Five Hundred Dol- lars ($9,500) for renovating the Town House Sanitary.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $9,500.00.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 60.
Article 61. To see if the Town will authorize the Select- men to purchase from Grace I. Gibbons, Lot No. 146 of Plat 19 of the Assessors' Plans, located on the northerly side of Robinson Street for Park purposes, and to make an appropri- ation therefor.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $225.00.
Planning Board and Town Brook Committee have approved.
Voted (Unanimously): That the Town authorize the Se- lectmen to purchase from Grace I. Gibbons, Lot #146 of Plat 19 of the Assessors' Plan, located on the northerly side of Robinson Street, said land to be under the jurisdiction of the Park Department, and to raise and appropriate the sum of $225 therefor.
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Article 62. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Seven Thousand, Five Hundred Dol- lars ($7,500) to resurface White Horse Road from Route 3 to Rocky Hill Road.
The Committee recommends no action and suggests that an effort be made to get this accepted as a Chapter 90 project.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 62.
Article 63. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Four Thousand, Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($4,250) to resurface Water Street from Brew- ster Street to Leyden Street.
The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 63.
Article 64. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Thirteen Thousand Dollars ($13,000) to widen and hard-surface 11/2 miles of Rocky Pond Road from Widgeon Pond to the State Reservation (a continuation of 1954 work).
The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 64.
Article 65. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Four Hundred and Eighty Dollars ($480) for the installation of a highway drainage system at Olmsted Terrace and Court Street.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $480.00.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $480 for the installation of a highway drainage system at Olmsted Terrace and Court Street.
Article 66. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for the installation of a highway drainage system on Court Street at Cold Spring.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $500.00.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $500 for the installation of a highway drainage system on Court Street at Cold Spring.
Article 71. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand, Four Hundred and
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Ninety-four Dollars ($1,494) for repairs to the large hall in the Memorial Building.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,494.00.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,494 for repairs to the large hall in the Memorial Building.
Article 72. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand, Two Hundred and Ten Dollars ($2,210) to paint the outside of the Memorial Building.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,210.00.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $2,210 to paint the outside of the Memorial Building.
Article 73. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand, Eight Hundred and Fifty-nine Dollars ($1,859) for the purchase of seats for the large hall in the Memorial Building.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,859.00.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,859 for the purchase of seats for the large hall in the Memorial Building.
Article 74. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand, Seven Hundred Dol- lars ($1,700) for the purchase of one tudor station wagon for the Health Division to be used by said Division and by the Sealer of Weights & Measures Division and to dispose of one 1951 Chevrolet panel truck.
The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 74.
Article 75. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of acquiring by purchase or eminent domain a parcel of land for dumping purposes, said dump to be under the jurisdiction and control of the Public Health Division of the Commission of Public Safety and located in Cedarville on Assessors' map, Plat 55, Lot 22.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $500.00.
Voted (Unanimously): That the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase or by taking by eminent domain a parcel of land on the westerly side of the State Highway, Route 3, to be used for dumping purposes and to be under the jurisdiction of the Public Health Division
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of the Commission of Public Safety, said land, reputed to be owned by Joseph G. Callahan, being shown as Lot 22 of Plat 55 of the Assessors' Plans and bounded and described as follows:
Easterly by the State Highway, 250 feet;
Northeasterly by land of Josephine E. Webquish, 875 feet;
Northwesterly by other land of Joseph G. Callahan, 1,490 feet;
Southwesterly by Hedges Pond Road, 370 feet;
Southeasterly by land of Bernard P. Harkins, 1,450 feet, all of said measurements being more or less,
and to raise and appropriate the sum of $600 therefor, $300 of which shall be for acquiring said land, $200 for the purpose of grading and otherwise preparing said land for use as a dump and $100 for the expenses of acquiring title.
Article 76. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand, Six Hundred Dollars ($1,600) for the purchase of one utility sedan for the Police Department and to dispose of one 1952 Chevrolet carryall.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,600.00.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,600 for the purchase of one utility sedan for the Police Department and to dispose of one 1952 Chevrolet carryall.
Article 77. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500) for the purchase of one Police cruiser and to dispose of one 1952 Ford cruiser.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,500.00 and suggests the consideration of a utility sedan type cruiser.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,500 for the purchase of one Police cruiser and to dispose of one 1952 Ford cruiser.
Article 78. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Nine Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($950) for the purchase of one General Electric 60-watt combination receiver and transmitter radio for the Police Station to replace present 1940 30-watt receiver and to dispose of old receiver.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $950.00.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of
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$950 for the purchase of one General Electric 60-watt com- bination receiver and transmitter radio for the Police Station to replace present 1940 30-watt receiver and to dispose of old receiver.
Article 79. To see if the Town will vote to accept Chap- ter 40, Section 6B of the General Laws: "A city or town which accepts this section may appropriate money for the purchase of uniforms for members of its Police Department" and estab- lish a fund of One Thousand, Two Hundred Dollars ($1,200) 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. Eugene S. Holton moved that the Town take no action under Article 79.
Mr. Paul W. Bittinger moved to amend the motion of Mr. Holton by substituting therefor the following. That the Town vote to accept Chapter 40, Section 6B of the General Laws and vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,200 to be used for the annual replenishing of uniforms of Police Officers; this sum to be under direct supervision of the Commission of Public Safety.
The original motion as amended by Mr. Bittinger was then put before the Meeting and carried.
Article 80. To see if the Town will vote to instruct the Commission of Public Safety to appoint a full-time Wire Inspector in accordance with the provision of Section 32, Chapter 166 of the General Laws as amended and make an appropriation for salary and expenses.
The Committee recommends the appointment of a Wire Inspector, to work on a fee basis, as is done by the Plumbing Inspectors, with an appropriation of $2,000.00 to cover fees and expenses.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 80.
Article 81. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Ten Thousand, Two Hundred Dollars ($10,200) for the purchase of a new type B, Form 4, Ten Cir- cuit. Switchboard at the Central Fire Station and to dispose of the obsolete equipment now in use.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $10,200.00.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of
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$10,200 for the purchase of a new type B., Form 4, Ten Circuit, Switchboard at the Central Fire Station and to dispose of the obsolete equipment now in use.
Article 82. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Twelve Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($12,900) for the purchase of one five hundred gallon (500) fire apparatus pumping engine as per specifications for the Central Fire Station and to dispose of one 1924 Seagrave Pumping Engine No. 1.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $12,900.00.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $12,900 for the purchase of one five-hundred gallon fire appar- atus pumping engine, as per specifications, for the Central Fire Station and to dispose of one 1924 Seagrave Pumping Engine No. 1. This vote was taken by a show of hands, 72 in the affirmative and 40 in the negative.
On Motion of Mr. James Berardi at 11 p.m., it was voted to adjourn until Tuesday, March 29, at 7 p.m.
ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING, MARCH 29, 1955
The meeting was called to order by the Moderator at 7 p.m
Article 83. 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 purchase of one new Fire Chief's car and to dispose of one 1953 Chevrolet.
The Committee recommends no action.
Mr. Eugene S. Holton moved that the Town take no action under Article 83.
Mr. Paul W. Bittinger moved to amend the motion of Mr. Holton as follows: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,250 for the purchase of one new Fire Chief's car and to dispose of one 1953 Chevrolet, but the motion to amend was lost.
The original motion was then put before the Meeting and voted.
Article 84. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Three Thousand, Six Hundred Dollars ($3,600) for the purchase of one power driven truck as per
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specifications for the Forest Fire Department to replace obso- lete 1939 Forest Fire Truck.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,600.00
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $3,600 for the purchase of one power-driven truck, as per specifications, for the Forest Fire Department to replace obsolete 1939 Forest Fire Truck.
Article 85. To see if the Town will vote to accept Chap- ter 85, Section 11A of the General Laws, an Act relative to the registration and operation of bicycles.
The Committee recommends that the Town accept Chapter 85, Section 11A.
Voted: That the Town accept Chapter 85, Section 11A of the General Laws, an Act Relative to the Registration and Operation of Bicycles.
Article 86. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of acquiring by purchase or eminent domain the Standish Mills property on Billington Street consisting of land and buildings and any water rights or other rights appurtenant thereto.
The Committee recommends no action. The Planning Board felt that $6,000.00 was not a reasonable amount for the Town to pay for this property last year and we understand the price is no lower this year.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 86.
Article 87. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800) to grade, loam and seed the Little League Ball-Field and to build two dug-outs at Stephens Field; said appropriation to be expended under the direction of the Board of Park Commissioners.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $800.00.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $800 to grade, loam and seed the Little League Ballfield and to build two dug-outs at Stephens Field, to be expended under the direction of the Park Commissioners.
Article 88. To see if the Town will authorize the Park Commissioners to purchase a new four-wheel drive truck and dispose of the Willys four-wheel drive now in service and make an appropriation of One Thousand, Two Hundred Dol- lars ($1,200) therefor.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,200.00.
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Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,200 for the purchase of a new four-wheel drive truck for the Park Department and to dispose of the Willys four-wheel drive now in service.
Article 89. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of One Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($1,800) to hard- surface the tennis court at Veteran's Field; said appropriation to be spent under the direction of the Board of Park Com- missioners.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,800.00.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,800 to hard-surface the tennis court at Veterans' Field, to be expended under the direction of the Park Commissioners.
Article 90. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of Two Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500) for the partial development of the Cleft Rock property located on the Pine Hills, containing 8.70 acres; said appropriation to be expended under the direction of the Park Commissioners.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,500.00.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $2,500 for the partial development of the Cleft Rock property, located on the Pine Hills, containing 8.7 acres, to be expended under the direction of the Park Commissioners.
Article 91. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of Five Hundred and Thirty Dollars ($530) to erect 200' of chain link fencing along the avenue from Fremont Street to the ball field at Stephens Field; 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 91.
Article 92. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of Nine Hundred and Seventeen Dollars and fifty cents ($917.50) to erect 355' of chain link fence along the westerly bounds of Nelson Street Playground; said appropriation to be expended under the direction of the Board of Park Com- missioners.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $917.50.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $917.50 to erect 355' of chain link fence along the westerly
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bounds of Nelson Street Playground, to be expended under the direction of the Park Commissioners.
Article 93. To see what action the Town will take toward making improvements and purchasing new equipment for the Plymouth Observation Tower on Stafford Street and make an appropriation therefor.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $500.00.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $500 for improvements at the Plymouth Observation Tower, located on Stafford Street.
Article 94. To see what action the Town will take in regard to the purchase of two-way radio equipment for use by Plymouth Civil Defense and make any necessary appropri- ation therefor.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $757.00.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $757 for the purchase of two-way radio equipment for use by Plymouth Civil Defense.
Article 95. To see if the Town will vote that the com- mittee authorized in 1954 to study the Plymouth Airport be continued and report to the Town on or before the next annual Town Meeting and that the Town continue for an- other year the operation and maintenance of said airport and make any necessary appropriation therefor.
The Committee recommends that the committee authorized in 1954 to study the Plymouth Airport be continued and report to the Town on or before the next annual town meeting.
Mr. John Petrell, Jr., read and filed the report of the Plymouth Airport Committee.
Mr. Eugene S. Holton moved that the Town vote to con- tinue the Committee, appointed in 1954 to study the Plymouth Airport, said Committee to report to the Town on or before the next Annual Town Meeting.
Mr. Howard P. Barnes moved to amend the motion of Mr. Holton by adding the words "or Special Town Meeting."
The original motion as amended by Mr. Barnes was then put before the Meeting and voted.
Article 96. To see if the Town will acquire by deed from the U. S. Government, Navy Department, for the sum of One
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Dollar ($1.00) the land and buildings located on South Meadow Road in Plymouth and known as the Plymouth Air- port property.
The Committee recommends favorable action.
Planning Board has approved.
Mr. Eugene S. Holton moved that the Town vote to accept a deed from the United States Government, Navy Depart- ment, for the sum of one dollar, of the land and buildings located on South Meadow Road in Plymouth and known as the Plymouth Airport, provided said deed contains no condi- tion other than the maintaining of said property as an airport and the reversion thereof to the United States Government, if requested.
Mr. Howard P. Barnes moved to amend the motion of Mr. Holton by substituting therefor the following: I move that at such time as the U. S. Government, Navy Department, offers a deed to the Town of Plymouth of the land and buildings on the Plymouth Airport property, the Selectmen be directed to call a special Town Meeting for consideration thereof, but the motion to amend was lost.
The original motion was then put before the Meeting, 122 in the affirmative, 2 in the negative, it was voted.
Article 97. To see what action the Town will take relat- ing to the operation, maintenance, discontinuance or disposal of the Plymouth Airport and make such appropriation as necessary. (By Petition)
The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 97.
Article 98. To see if the Town will vote to dedicate and name the small hall in the Memorial Building as the "Captain Myles Standish Room."
The Committee recommends favorable action.
Voted: That the Town dedicate and name the small hall in the Memorial Building as the "Captain Myles Standish Room."
Article 99. To see if the Town will eliminate the condi- tion contained in a deed given by the said Town to the Plym- outh Memorial Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, said deed dated the seventeenth day of May, 1950 and recorded with Plymouth County Registry of Deeds, Book 2111, Page 479,
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being a deed of the premises situated on the westerly side of Spring Street and bounded and described as follows: A parcel of land with the buildings thereon, said parcel con- taining 9,690 square feet on the westerly side of Spring Street in said Plymouth, being Lot 110 on Plat No. 19 of the Asses- sors' maps and bounded and described as follows: Southerly by land of Mary Kaplowitz and by land of Ruth E. Raymond, 158,6 feet; Westerly by land of William H. and Margaret L. Hall, 62 feet; Northerly by land of Dorothy M. Johnson and by land of Lillian M. Thimas, 155.1 feet; and Easterly by Spring Street, 60.75 feet. The condition in said deed being the following: "The above-described premises are conveyed upon the condition that if said premises should cease to be used as Post headquarters by the Grantee, and then and in that event said premises will revert to the Grantor," and grant to said Plymouth Memorial Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars in fee the above described premises for the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000). (By Petition)
The Committee recommends favorable action.
Planning Board is of the opinion that this property should revert to the Town, in view of the Plymouth Compact.
Mr. Eugene Holton moved that the Town take no action under Article 99.
Mr. Thomas F. Quinn moved to amend the motion of Mr. Holton by moving favorable action, but the motion to amend was lost.
The original motion was put before the Meeting and voted.
Article 100. To see what action the Town will take in regard to the observance of Old Home Day, to be designated in this instance as "Indian Day" and make any necessary appropriation therefor: said appropriation to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen. (By Petition)
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