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The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 43.
Article 44. To see if the Town will accept Section 57A of Chapter 48 of the General Laws, an Act providing firefighters in certain cities and towns an additional day's pay or day off when they are required to work on certain legal holidays and appropriate the amount of $1,800 therefor. (By Petition)
The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 44.
Article 45. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to relay the main in Murray Street, from Court Street to Lothrop Street, a distance of about 1,030 feet, with a main of not less than six inches in diameter and to raise and appropriate the sum of $11,600 therefor.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $11,600.
Voted: That the Town authorize the Water Commission- ers to relay the main in Murray Street, from Court Street to Lothrop Street, a distance of about 1,030 feet, with a main of not less than six inches in diameter and to raise and appro- priate the sum of $11,600 therefor.
Article 46. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to relay the main in Fremont Street to Union Street and Union Street to Lincoln Street, a distance of about 1,080 feet, with a main of not less than six inches in diameter, and make an appropriation of $12,500 therefor.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $12,500.
Voted: That the Town authorize the Water Commission- ers to relay the main in Fremont Street to Union Street and Union Street to Lincoln Street, a distance of about 1,080 feet, with a main of not less than six inches in diameter, and to raise and appropriate the sum of $12,500 therefor.
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Article 47. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to relay the main in Massasoit Street and Sagamore Street, a distance of about 740 feet, with a main of not less than six inches in diameter and make an appropriation of $6,440 therefor.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $6,440.
Voted: That the Town authorize the Water Commission- ers to relay the main in Massasoit Street and Sagamore Street, a distance of about 740 feet, with a main of not less than six inches in diameter, and to raise and appropriate the sum of $6,440 therefor.
Article 48. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to relay a section of a main in South Street, a distance of about 400 feet with a main of not less than six inches in diameter, because of construction of Chapter 90 work, and make an appropriation of $5,000 therefor.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $5,000.
Voted: That the Town authorize the Water Commission- ers to relay a section of a main in South Street, a distance of about 400 feet with a main of not less than six inches in diameter, and to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,000 therefor.
Article 49. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to make such changes in the water services as may be necessary and advisable, because of the construc- tion and widening of Samoset Street for Chapter 90 work, and make an appropriation of $1,000 therefor.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,000.
Voted: That the Town authorize the Water Commission- ers to make such changes in the water services as may be necessary and advisable, because of the construction and widening of Samoset Street for Chapter 90 work, and to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,000 therefor.
Article 50. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to make such changes at services and service boxes as may be necessary and advisable, because of construc- tion of Chapter 90 work, at White Horse Road and Taylor
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Avenue, from Route 3 to Bartlett Brook, and make an appro- priation of $700 therefor.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $700.
Voted: That the Town authorize the Water Commission- ers to make such changes at services and service boxes as may be necessary and advisable, because of construction of Chapter 90 work, at White Horse Road and Taylor Avenue, from Route 3 to Bartlett Brook, and to raise and appropriate the sum of $700 therefor.
Article 51. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the transfer of $6,011.30, remaining as a balance from Bond Issues authorized by the Town in Articles #40 and #48 of the 1953 Warrant, and Article #46 of the 1954 Warrant, for improve- ments to the Town water system, to the balance remaining on the Bond Issue authorized by the Town in Article #82 of the 1956 Warrant, for improvements to the water system.
The Committee recommends favorable action. These are unexpended balances of bond issues for water construction projects already completed. They cannot be closed out to E&D, but can only be used, by vote of the town, for projects for which money could be borrowed for ten years or longer.
Voted: That the Town authorize the transfer of $6,011.30, remaining as a balance from bond issues authorized by the Town in Articles 40 and 48 of the 1953 Warrant, and Article 46 of the 1954 Warrant, for improvements in the Town water system, to the balance remaining on the bond issue authorized by the Town in Article 82 of the 1956 Warrant, for improve- ments to the water system.
Article 52. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to purchase a 3/4 Ton Express Truck, and dispose of 1948 Dodge Express now in use, and make an ap- propriation of $2,000 therefor.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,750.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,750 for the purchase of a 3/4-ton express truck for the Water Department and to dispose of the 1948 Dodge Express truck now in use.
Article 53. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to purchase a 1/2 Ton Pick-up Truck, and dis-
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pose of 1950 International Pick-up now in use, and make an appropriation of $1,500 therefor.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,500.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,500 for the purchase of a 1/2-ton pick-up truck for the Water Department and to dispose of the 1950 International pick-up truck now in use.
Article 54. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to purchase a 1/2 Ton Pick-up Truck, and make an appropriation of $2,000 therefor.
The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 54.
Article 55. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to relay the main in Hamilton Street, from Court Street to Standish Avenue, for a distance of about 880 feet, with a main of not less than six inches in diameter, and make an appropriation of $9,760 therefor.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $9,760.
Voted: That the Town authorize the Water Commission- ers to relay the main in Hamilton Street, from Court Street to Standish Avenue, for a distance of about 880 feet, with a main of not less than six inches in diameter, and to raise and appropriate the sum of $9,760 therefor.
Article 56. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to relay the main in Centennial Street, from Court Street to Standish Avenue, for a distance of about 1,070 feet, with a main of not less than six inches in diameter, and make an appropriation of $11,350 therefor.
The Committee recommends no action. See Article No. 28.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 56.
Article 57. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to lay a water main of not less than six inches (6") in diameter on Dwight Avenue and Bunker Hill Road in a subdivision of land off Sandwich Street, Plymouth, and to raise and appropriate the sum of $8,370 therefor; and that to
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meet said appropriation the sum of $4,890 be appropriated from the tax levy of the current year and $3,480 from money in the Town Treasury received from the owner of the develop- ment, representing $3.00 per linear foot of main to be laid in said development.
The Committee recommenas an appropriation of $8,370, pro- vided $3,480 of this appropriation is deposited with the Town Treasurer by the owner before town meeting.
Voted: That the Town authorize the Water Commission- ers to lay a water main of not less than six inches in diameter on Dwight Avenue and Bunker Hill Road in a subdivision of land off Sandwich Street, Plymouth, and to raise and appro- priate the sum of $8,370 therefor; and that to meet said appro- priation the sum of $4,890 be appropriated from the tax levy of the current year and $3,480 from money in the Town Treas- ury received from the owner of the development, representing $3 per linear foot of main to be laid in said development.
Article 58. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to lay a water main of not less than six inches (6") in diameter on Jacob's Ladder Road located in a develop .. ment off Doten Road, Plymouth, and to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,600 therefor; and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $3,500 be appropriated from the tax levy of the current year and $2,100 from money in the Town Treasury received from the owner of the development, representing $3.00 per linear foot of main to be laid in said development.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $5,600, pro- vided $2,100 of this appropriation is deposited with the Town Treasurer by the owner before town meeting.
Voted: That the Town authorize the Water Commission- ers to lay a water main of not less than six inches in diameter on Jacob's Ladder Road, located in a development off Doten Road, Plymouth, and to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,600 therefor; and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $3,500 be appropriated from the tax levy of the current year and $2,100 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.
Mr. John Armstrong moved to reconsider Item No. 49, Article 7, at this time but the motion was lost.
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Article 59. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to lay a water main of not less than six inches (6") in diameter on Winding Way in a subdivision of land off Sandwich Street, Plymouth, and to raise and appropriate the sum of $8,600 therefor; and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $4,790 be appropriated from the tax levy of the current year and $3,810 from money in the Town Treasury received from the owner of the development, representing $3.00 per linear foot of main to be laid in said development.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $8,600, pro- vided $3,810 of this appropriation is deposited with the Town Treasurer by the owner before town meeting.
Voted: That the Town authorize the Water Commission- ers to lay a water main of not less than six inches in diameter on Winding Way in a subdivision of land off Sandwich Street, Plymouth, and to raise and appropriate the sum of $8,600 therefor; and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $4,790 be appropriated from the tax levy of the current year and $3,810 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.
Article 60. To see what action the Town will take to continue the Town of Plymouth water supply on Route 44 to the Carver-Plymouth town line and make an appropriation to cover the cost of the same. (By Petition)
The Committee recommends no action.
Mr. Paul Whipple moved that the Town take no action under Article 60.
Mr. John Armstrong moved to amend the motion of Mr. Whipple by substituting the following: That the Moderator appoint a committee of five to study the feasibility of pro- viding water to the residents on Route 44 to the Carver- Plymouth town line and report at the next Annual Town Meeting. Taken by a count of hands, 76 in the affirmative, 74 in the negative, the amendment was carried.
Article 61. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the amount of $25,000 to be held in escrow by the Board of Selectmen, to be known as the "Public Assistance Emergency Fund." Expenditures therefrom to be made only in the case of an emergency to prevent the call of a Special
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Town Meeting and then only upon the written request of the Board of Public Welfare, approved by the Town Account- ant, authorized by the Board of Selectmen and approved by the Finance Committee.
The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 61.
Article 62. To see what action the Town will take in making available a portion or portions of the Town Infirmary, so-called, for use in providing quarters for the promotion and provision of a recreational, cultural and social program for the Town's aged. (By Petition)
The Committee recommends no action.
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 $11,570 for repairs and improvements to the stage in the large hall in the Memorial Building.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $5,000.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $5,000 for repairs and improvements to the stage in the large hall in the Memorial Building.
Article 64. To see what amount the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the construction and equipping of a public sanitary to be located at the rear of the Memorial Building Parking Lot and an additional amount for the oper- ation and maintenance thereof or take any action relative thereto.
The Committee recommends the appointment by the Moder- ator of a committee of three, not to include any town officers, to study the public sanitary problem and recom- mend what facilities the town should provide, where they should be located and what funds will be required to put their recommendations into effect.
Voted: That the Town instruct the Moderator to appoint a citizens' committee of three members, not to include any town officers or employees, to study the public sanitary prob- lem and to recommend to the Town what facilities the Town should provide, where they should be located and what funds would be required to put their recommendations into effect.
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Article 65. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,000 for a mosquito control project.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,000.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $3,000 for a mosquito control project, said appropriation to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen.
Article 66. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $8,085 to erect and equip a new bath- house at Morton Park; said appropriation to be expended under the direction of the Park Commissioners.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $8,085.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $8,085 to erect and equip a new bathhouse at Morton Park, said appropriation to be expended under the direction of the Park Commissioners.
Article 67. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,000 for the purchase of a new 4-wheel drive truck for the Park Department and dispose of the Willys 4-wheel drive now in use; 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 67.
Article 68. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $500 for sealing the surface of the tennis court at Stephens Field; said appropriation to be ex- pended under the direction of the Park Commissioners.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $500.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $500 for sealing the surface of the tennis court at Stephens Field, said appropriation to be expended under the direction of the Park Commissioners.
Article 69. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $7,500 for hard surfacing the town- owned parking area north of the bath-house at Plymouth Beach, so-called; 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 69.
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Article 70. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,200 for cutting brush, making land improvements and erecting picnic facilities at Cleft Rock, so- called; said appropriation to be expended under the direction of the Park Commissioners.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $500.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $500 for improvement of the picnic facilities at Cleft Rock, so-called, said appropriation to be expended under the direc- tion of the Park Commissioners.
Article 71. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $748 to erect a chain link fence with gates to enclose town-owned buildings and equipment at Stephens Field valued at $15,000; said appropriation to be ex- pended under the direction of the Park Commissioners.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $748.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $748 to erect a chain link fence with gates to enclose town- owned equipment and buildings at Stephens Field, said appro- priation to be expended under the direction of the Park Commissioners.
Article 72. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $400 to erect 373 feet of cable fence with re-inforced cement posts on the south side of the en- trance to Stephens Field from Sandwich Street; said appro- priation to be expended under the direction of the Park Com- missioners.
The Committee recommends no action.
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 $936 to erect a fence to enclose the tennis court at Veterans' 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 73.
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Article 74. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to purchase a parcel of land with buildings thereon for beach purposes described as Lots 31 and 32 of Plat 12 of the Assessors' Plans on Caswell Lane adjoining the Nelson Street Playground and make an appropriation therefor; said lots to be under the jurisdiction of the Park Department.
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 authorize the Board of Selectmen to purchase or acquire by eminent domain for beach purposes a parcel or parcels of land described as Lot 10A of Plat 39 of the Assessors' Plans lying northerly of town-owned land at Plymouth Beach, so-called, and make an appropriation therefor, said land to be under the jurisdiction of the Park Department.
The Committee recommends no action.
Planning Board does not favor this year.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 75.
Article 76. To see if the Town will adopt a by-law pro- viding that at any town meeting action on all Special Articles involving the expenditure of $10,000 or more shall be taken by written ballot.
The Committee recommends the adoption of a by-law pro- viding that, at any town meeting, action on any item be taken by ballot upon the request of a town meeting member.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 76.
Miss Margery F. Pickett moved that the Meeting consider together, Articles 77, 78, 79 and 80 but the motion was lost.
Article 77. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to dispose of the building and land at Jabez Corner, known as the Wellingsley Schoolhouse and lot, excepting about 1,040 square feet of land to be used by the Town for highway purposes.
The Committee recommends no action.
The Planning Board recommends that 1040 sq. ft. of this lot be reserved for highway purposes. They have no plans for
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the use of the balance of the property, bounded and de- scribed as follows: Beginning at a spike in the southerly line of Sandwich Street; thence S17°00'00"W by land of Angelo Barbieri and Evelyn Barbieri a distance of 110.00 feet to a corner; thence S75°13'20"E by land of Elizabeth F. Cooper and by land of Mary C. Lehman a distance of 107.22 feet to a spike in the westerly line of Sandwich Street; thence north- erly and westerly by a curve to the left having a radius of 130.00 feet and a length of 160.63 feet to the point of begin- ning. This parcel contains 8354 square feet and is shown on a plan entitled: "Land of the Town of Plymouth at Jabez Corner, Scale 1 in. = 20 ft., Feb. 23, 1957, Edward Chase, Town Engineer."
Mr. Paul Whipple moved that the Town take no action under Article 77.
Mr. Russell T. Fry, Jr., moved to amend Mr. Whipple's motion by substituting the following: That the Town vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell to Angelo Barbieri and Evelyn Barbieri, for the sum of $3,500 a lot of land with the building thereon known as the Wellingsley School and located at Jabez Corner, excepting 1,040 square feet of said land to be used by the Town for highway purposes, said land being more particularly bounded and described as follows:
Beginning at a spike in the southerly line of Sandwich Street; thence S17°00'00"W by land of Angelo Barbieri and Evelyn Barbieri a distance of 110.00 feet to a corner; thence S75°13'20"E by land of Elizabeth F. Cooper and by land of Mary C. Lehman a distance of 107.22 feet to a spike in the westerly line of Sandwich Street; thence northerly and west- erly by a curve to the left having a radius of 130.00 feet and a length of 160.63 feet to the point of beginning. This parcel contains 8354 square feet and is shown on a plan entitled: "Land of the Town of Plymouth at Jabez Corner, Scale 1 in. = 20 ft., February 23, 1957, Edward Chase, Town Engineer."
The motion as amended was lost.
Miss Margery F. Pickett moved to amend Mr. Whipple's motion by substituting the following: That the Town vote to authorize and direct the Board of Selectmen to sell at public auction after publication of notice and within six months, the land with the building thereon situated on the southwesterly side of Sandwich Street in Plymouth, bounded and described as follows:
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Beginning at a spike in the southerly line of Sandwich Street; thence S17°00'00"W by land of Angelo Barbieri and Evelyn Barbieri a distance of 110.00 feet to a corner; thence S75°13'20"E by land of Elizabeth F. Cooper and by land of Mary C. Lehman a distance of 107.22 feet to a spike in the westerly line of Sandwich Street; thence northerly and west- erly by a curve to the left having a radius of 130.00 feet and a length of 160.63 feet to the point of beginning. This parcel contains 8354 square feet and is shown on a plan entitled: "Land of the Town of Plymouth at Jabez Corner, Scale 1 in. = 20 ft., February 23, 1957, Edward Chase, Town Engineer."
The motion as amended was lost.
Mr. James Fraizer moved to amend Mr. Whipple's motion by substituting the following: That the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to dispose of the building and land at Jabez Corner, known as the Wellingsley Schoolhouse, except- ing about 1,040 square feet of land to be used for highway purposes, but the motion to amend was lost.
The original motion was put before the Meeting and carried.
Article 78. To see if the Town will vote to sell the Wellingsley School and land located on the corner of Warren Avenue and Sandwich Street for the sum of $1.00 to the Plym- outh Grange, P. of H., No. 422. (By Petition)
The Committee recommends no action. See Article 77.
Mr. Whipple moved that the Town take no action under Article 78.
Mrs. Beecher Clausson moved to amend Mr. Whipple's motion by the following: To see if the Town will vote to sell the Wellingsley School and land located at Jabez Corner, to the Plymouth Grange No. 422 for the sum of $1.00, with the building and land to be returned to the Town when the Grange has no further need of them. The land not to include the 1040 square feet, needed for highway purposes, but the motion to amend was lost.
The original motion was put before the Meeting and carried.
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Article 79. To see if the Town will vote to sell to Ac- comack Tribe, No. 155, Improved Order of Red Men, a lot of land with building thereon, known as the Wellingsley School and located at Jabez Corner, such sale not to include 1,040 square feet of said land to be used by the Town for highway purposes. (By Petition)
The Committee recommends no action. See Article 77.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 79.
Article 80. To see if the Town will vote to sell the land and buildings known as the Wellingsley School at Jabez Corner to the First Pentecostal Church of Plymouth for the sum of $3,500. (By Petition)
The Committee recommends no action. See Article 77.
Mr. Paul Whipple moved that the Town take no action under Article 80.
Miss Margery F. Pickett moved to amend Mr. Whipple's motion by substituting the following: That the Town sell to First Pentecostal Church of Plymouth, Inc., for $3,500 the land with the building thereon, situated on the southwesterly side of Sandwich Street in Plymouth, bounded and described as follows:
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