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Beginning at the northeasterly corner thereof, in the line of the Manomet School lot, said point also marking the southeasterly corner of land of Katherine F. Freeland et als; thence by land of said Freeland et als, N 75°25'30" W 326.65 feet to a point in the extension of the westerly side of Elm Street, as shown on a plan entitled "Plan of Man- omet Heights, Plymouth, Mass., Scale 1" = 80 feet, Sept. 1, 1949, Delano & Keith, Surveyors"; thence by said line of extension S 12°10'30" W 275.40 feet to a point in the extension of the southwesterly line of said Manomet School lot; thence by said line of extension of said south- westerly line of said Manomet School lot S 83º13'10" E 331.78 feet to a concrete bound, said bound marking the southwesterly corner of said Manomet School lot and said bound also marking the northwesterly corner of land now or formerly of Allan S. Gillis; thence turning and running by said Manomet School lot N 11°11'40" E 230.55 feet to the point of beginning.
Article 34. To see if the Town will vote that the Mod- erator appoint a High School Building Committee of 7 in accordance with recommendation No. 1 of the Report of the Committee of 5 appointed under Article 36 of the 1957 Annual Town Meeting; said Committee of 7 to report at the next annual town meeting with plans, specifications and estimates of cost for the building of a school as outlined in said recom- mendation.
The Committee recommends favorable action. (See report of special committee preceding Article 34.)
Voted: That the Town instruct the Moderator to appoint a Senior High School Building Committee of seven, one mem- ber to be a member of the School Committee, this committee to report to the Town at the next Annual Town Meeting with plans, specifications, and estimates of cost for the building of a 600-seat, 3 year senior high school. The building should be
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functional and economical to build and operate, all installa- tions of a common nature in the building should be built to accommodate 900 seats.
Article 35. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of $75,000 to defray the expenses of en- gineering, architectural plans and estimates of cost; said funds to be expended under the direction of the Committee appointed under Article 34.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $75,000. (See report of special committee preceding Article 34.)
Mr. A. Stanton Bubbins moved that the Town raise and appropriate $8,500 to defray the expenses of engineering, architectural plans and estimates of costs of a new high school building; said funds to be expended under the direction of the Committee appointed under Article 34.
Mr. John Armstrong moved to amend the motion by sub- stituting in place a motion to authorize the Plymouth School Committee and the School Building Committee to apply to the Community Facilities Administration of the Federal Gov- ernment for an interest-free advance of not more than $75,000 Federal Funds for the purpose of preparing plans for the building of a new high school.
Mr. Winokur moved to amend the motion of Mr. Arm- strong by substituting for the figure $75,000 the figure $8,500 and by adding the following "provided the Town acquire the Braley Lane site so-called." Amendment rejected.
Mr. Bryce Prindle moved to amend the motion of Mr. Armstrong by substituting for the figure $75,000 the figure $72,500, and adding the following: "and that the Town appro- priate the sum of $2,500 for the use of said committee." This motion to amend was carried.
The original motion of Mr. Bubbins with the amend- ments of Mr. Armstrong and Mr. Prindle was voted.
Article 36. To see if the Town will vote that the Mod- erator appoint a Committee of 7 to handle the renovation of the present Junior-Senior High School in accordance with recommendation No. 2 of the Committee of 5 appointed under Article 36 of the 1957 annual meeting; said Committee of 7 to report to the Town at each annual town meeting during its existence.
The Committee recommends favorable action. (See report of special committee preceding Article 34.)
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Voted: That the Town instruct the Moderator to appoint a Renovations Committee of seven, one member to be a mem- ber of the School Committee, this committee to direct the renovation of the present Junior-Senior High School and make the necessary changes to adapt the building to house classes 5 through 9, all renovations and changes to be made in conjunction with the building of the new high school and the School Committee's schedule for transferring the 5th and 6th grades from the elementary schools into this building. The renovations to be completed not more than a year after the completion of the new Senior High School Building, said committee of 7 to report to the Town at each Annual Town Meeting during its existence.
Article 37. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of $80,000 to defray the expenses of the renovation of the present Junior-Senior High School; said funds to be expended under the direction of the Committee of 7 created under Article 36.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,000 for the expenses of the committee appointed under Article 36, including the cost of drawing up preliminary plans.
The Committee feels that the actual cost of renovation should be considered at a later town meeting. (See report of special committee preceding Article 34.)
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate $1,000 for the expenses of the committee appointed under Article 36, including the cost of drawing up preliminary plans for the renovation of the present Junior-Senior High School.
Article 38. To see if the Town will vote that the Mod- erator appoint a Future School Site Committee of 5 to op- erate according to recommendation No. 3 of the report of the Committee of 5 appointed under Article 36 of the 1957 annual meeting; said Committee to report from time to time to the Town with their recommendations.
The Committee recommends favorable action. (See report of special committee preceding Article 34.)
Voted: That the Town instruct the Moderator to appoint a Committee of five for the purpose of recommending to the Town the purchases of future school sites, this committee to report to the Town for a period of four years at each Annual Town Meeting with its recommendations.
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Article 39. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $500 to defray the expenses of a Fu- ture School Site Committee created under Article 38.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $500. (See report of special committee preceding Article 34.)
The recommendations of the Advisory and Finance Com- mittee on Articles 34-39 are based on the premise that favor- able action has been taken by the town under Articles 30 and 31.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate $500 to defray the expenses of a Future School Site Committee appointed under Article 38.
Article 40. To see if the Town will vote to change to South Park Avenue the name of the street running northeast- erly from Depot Park to Water Street which street was laid out as Water Street Extension in 1881; and to change to Water Street the name of the street running northwesterly from Town Wharf to Nelson Street which street was laid out in three portions as Water Street Extension in 1893, 1914 and 1924.
The Committee recommends favorable action.
The Planning Board has approved.
Voted: That the Town change to South Park Avenue the name of the street running northeasterly from Depot Park to Water Street and to change to Water Street the name of the street running northwesterly from Town Wharf to Nel- son Street.
At 10:45 p.m., March 24th, 1958, on motion of Mr. Francis Murphy, it was voted to adjourn until Tuesday, March 25th, at 7:30 p.m.
ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING, MARCH 25, 1958
Article 41. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of $2,000 from the sale of cemetery lots and graves, to be expended by the Board of Cemetery Com- missioners for the embellishment and improvement of Oak Grove and Vine Hills Cemeteries and the embellishment and improvement of the Manomet Cemetery; $1,500 of this ap- propriation to be used for Oak Grove and Vine Hills Ceme- teries and $500 to be used for the Manomet Cemetery.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,000 from Sale of Cemetery Lots and Graves Fund.
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Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate or transfer from the Sale of Cemetery Lots and Graves Fund the sum of $2,000, to be expended by the Cemetery Commissioners for the improvement and embellishment of cemeteries, of which $1,500 shall be for Oak Grove and Vine Hills Cemeteries and $500 for Manomet Cemetery.
Article 42. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of $2,000 for the purchase of an automobile for the Tree Department and to dispose of the 1952 Ford now in service.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,700.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,850 for the purchase of an automobile for the Tree Depart- ment and to dispose of the 1952 Ford now in service.
Article 43. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $500 to repair and recondition the 1952 Ford car now in use by the Tree Department.
The Committee recommends no action provided favorable action has been taken under Article 42.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 43.
Article 44. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,900 for the purchase of a 3/4 ton pick-up truck for the Highway Department and dispose of the 1953 pick-up truck now in use.
The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 44.
Article 45. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $12,500 for a new motor street sweep- er for the Highway Department and dispose of the 1950 sweeper now in use.
The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 45.
Article 46. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $9,440 to install a sewer approximately 1,720 feet in length in Cherry Street Court, in private prop- erty and private ways leading to Bourne Street. (By Pe- tition)
The Committee recommends no action.
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Mr. A. Stanton Bubbins moved that the Town take no action under Article 46.
Mr. James Frazier moved to amend Mr. Bubbins' motion by substituting the following: That the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $9,440 to install a sewer approximately 1720 feet in length in Cherry Street Court in private prop- erty and private ways leading to Bourne Street and to author- ize the Selectmen to acquire from John W. Maderos and Lydia J. Maderos an easement for sewer purposes to lay and main- tain sewer pipes and manholes over a strip of land 10 feet in width as shown on a plan entitled "Town of Plymouth, Pro- posed Sewer Easement, Scale 1" = 40', Jan. 11, 1958, Edward Chase, Town Engineer," to be recorded.
The motion was taken by a show of hands, 55 in the affirmative and 66 in the negative and was lost.
The original motion was put before the Meeting and was voted.
Article 47. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,700 to extend the sewer in Westerly Road from Alden Street Extension to Liberty Street. (By Petition)
The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 47.
Article 48. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $72,851 for the construction and re- construction of various streets in the Town and determine whether the money shall be provided for by taxation, by appropriation from available funds including the Stabiliza- tion Fund and/or the Post War Rehabilitation Fund or by borrowing under Chapter 44 of the General Laws, or take any action relative thereto.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $23,000 from the tax levy including the $22,535 itemized under Item 98 of Article 7. The request under this article is a duplica- tion of the request under Item 98 of Article 7.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate $23,000 for the construction and reconstruction of various streets in the Town.
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Article 49. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,000 to hard-surface approximately 2 miles of Center Hill Road in the Ellisville section of Plym- outh. (By Petition)
The Committee recommends no action.
Mr. A. Stanton Bubbins moved that the Town take no action under Article 49.
Mr. Oscar Marsh moved to amend Mr. Bubbins' motion by the following: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $3,000 to hard surface a portion of Center Hill Road in the Ellisville section of Plymouth.
Article 50. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the following sums for the designated purposes; to be expended under the direction of the Park Department:
1. $1,950 to purchase 4-wheel drive truck and dispose of one now in use
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,500.
2. $ 650 to purchase and erect chain link fence on south side of entrance to Stephens Field from Sand- wich Street
The Committee recommends no action.
3. $1,000 to install additional electric power outlets at the town camping area at Nelson Street
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,000.
4. $ 750 to purchase and install chain link fence with gate on town-owned land on north side of road from Water Street Extension to Nelson Street bathhouse
The Committee recommends no action.
5. $ 715 to purchase and install chain link fence on town-owned land to entrance of Stephens Field from Fremont Street
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $715.
6. $3,000 to hard top the present clay tennis court at Stephens Field
The Committee recommends no action.
7. $1,900 to purchase additional bleacher seats The Committee recommends no action.
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8. $ 936 to purchase and install chain link fence to en- close the tennis court at Veterans' Field
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $936.
9. $7,500 to hard surface the town-owned area north of bathhouse at Plymouth Beach
The Committee recommends no action.
Item 1. Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate $1,500 to purchase a 4-wheel drive truck for the Park Depart- ment and dispose of one now in use.
Item 2. Mr. A. Stanton Bubbins moved that the Town take no action under Article 50-Item 2.
Mr. Walter Haskell moved to amend Mr. Bubbins' motion that the Town appropriate a sum of $270 to erect 373 feet of 3 ft. high chain link fence on the south side of the entrance to Stephens Field from Sandwich Street; said appropriation to be expended under the direction of the Park Department and the amendment was voted.
Item 3. Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,000 to install additional electric power outlets at the town camping area at Nelson Street, said sum to be expended under the direction of the Park Department.
Item 4. Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 50-Item 4.
Item 5. Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $715 to purchase and install chain link fence on town-owned land to entrance of Stephens Field from Fremont Street, said sum to be expended under the direction of the Park Department.
Item 6. Mr. A. Stanton Bubbins moved that the Town take no action under Article 50-Item 6.
Mr. Walter Haskell moved to amend Mr. Bubbins' motion by the following: That the Town appropriate a sum of $3,000 to hard-surface the present two clay tennis courts at Stephens Field, said appropriation to be expended under the direction of the Park Department, and the amendment was voted.
Item 7. Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 50-Item 7.
Item 8. Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $936 to purchase and install chain link fence to
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enclose the tennis court at Veterans' Field, said sum to be ex- pended under the direction of the Park Department.
Item 9. Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 50-Item 9.
Article 51. To see if the Town will authorize the Park Department to construct and maintain an ice skating rink at the Summer Street Playground and make an appropria- tion therefor; said appropriation to be expended under the direction of the Park Department.
The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 51.
Article 52. To see if the Town will vote to name the Nelson Street Playground and Camp Ground and that land recently acquired by the Town as a gift from Amelia Nelson Magee "The Nelson Memorial Recreation Area."
The Committee recommends favorable action.
Voted: That the Town name the Nelson Street Play- ground and Camp Ground and that land recently acquired by the Town as a gift from Amelia Nelson Magee "The Nelson Memorial Recreation Area."
Article 53. To see what amount the Town will vote to raise and appropriate to pay land damages in connection with the new County layout of a part of South Street.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $5,000.
The Planning Board has approved the layout.
Voted (Unanimously): That the Town raise and appro- priate $5,000 to pay land damages in connection with the new County layout of a part of South Street.
Article 54. To see if the Town will accept and allow as a town way the alteration of the street lines of South Street on the southwesterly side between Towns Street and Braley Lane as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town and make appropriation for land and property damages and expenses for acquiring titles.
The Committee recommends acceptance of this alteration and an appropriation of $525, $425 for land damages and $100 for expenses of acquiring titles.
The Planning Board has approved as to layout only.
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Voted (Unanimously): That the Town accept and allow as a town way the alteration of the street lines of South Street on the southwesterly side between Towns Street and Braley Lane as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town and appropriate $525 for land and property damages and expenses for acquiring titles.
Article 55. To see if the Town will vote to abandon a portion of Holmes Terrace which was accepted by the Town on March 28, 1953 between Holmes Terrace and Atlantic Street as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town.
The Committee recommends favorable action.
The Planning Board has approved.
Voted (Unanimously): That the Town abandon a portion of Holmes Terrace which was accepted by the Town on March 28, 1953, between Holmes Terrace and Atlantic Street as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town.
Article 56. To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to convey to Forlong C. Hilton and Estelle S. Hilton for the sum of $1.00 a parcel of land consisting of 12,973 square feet, more or less and extending from the east- erly end of Holmes Terrace to Atlantic Street.
The Committee recommends favorable action.
Articles 55, 56 and 57 represent a relocation of a portion of Holmes Terrace. The conveyance of this land to the Hiltons is more than offset by the taking from them under Article 57.
Voted: That the Town authorize the Selectmen to convey to Forlong C. Hilton and Estelle S. Hilton for the sum of $1.00 a parcel of land in the Town of Plymouth situated between Holmes Terrace and Atlantic Street containing 12,973 sq. ft. and shown on a plan entitled "Town of Plymouth, Proposed Extension of Holmes Terrace and Abandonment of a Portion Thereof, Scale 1" = 40 feet, January 8, 1958, Edward Chase, Town Engineer."
Article 57. To see if the Town will accept and allow as a town way Holmes Terrace between Holmes Terrace and Atlantic Street adjacent to the N. Y. N. H. & H. Railroad as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town and make
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an appropriation for land and property damages and ex- penses for acquiring titles.
The Committee recommends acceptance of this street and an appropriation of $300 for expenses of acquiring titles.
The Planning Board has approved as to layout only.
Voted (Unanimously): That the Town accept and allow as a town way Holmes Terrace between Holmes Terrace and Atlantic Street adjacent to the N.Y., N.H. & H. Railroad as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town and appropriate $300 for land and property damages and expenses for acquiring titles.
Article 58. To see if the Town will accept and allow as a town way the alteration in the street lines at the south- easterly corner of Sandwich Street and Lincoln Street as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town and make an appropriation for land and property damages and ex- penses for acquiring titles.
The Committee recommends acceptance of this alteration and an appropriation of $218, $118 for land and property dam- ages, and $100 for expenses of acquiring titles.
The Planning Board has approved as to layout only.
Voted (Unanimously): That the Town accept and allow as a town way the alteration in the street lines at the south- easterly corner of Sandwich Street and Lincoln Street as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town and appropri- ate $218 for land and property damages and expenses for acquiring titles.
Article 59. To see if the Town will accept and allow as a town way the alteration in the street lines at the north- easterly corner of Robinson Street and Sagamore 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 acceptance of this alteration and an appropriation of $100 for expenses of acquiring titles.
The Planning Board has approved as to layout only.
Voted: That the Town accept and allow as a town way the alteration in the street lines at the northeasterly corner of Robinson Street and Sagamore Street as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town and appropriate $100 for land and property damages and expenses for acquiring titles.
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Article 60. To see if the Town will accept and allow as a town way the alteration in the street lines at the north- easterly corner of Robinson Street and Mayflower 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 acceptance of this alteration and an appropriation of $100 for expenses of acquiring titles.
The Planning Board has approved as to layout only.
Voted (Unanimously): That the Town accept and allow as a town way the alteration in the street lines at the north- easterly corner of Robinson Street and Mayflower Street as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town and ap- propriate $100 for land and property damages and expenses for acquiring titles.
Article 61. To see if the Town will accept and allow as a town way Lothrop Street between the N. Y. N. H. & H. Railroad and Water 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 acceptance of this portion of Lothrop Street and an appropriation of $100 for expenses of acquiring titles.
The Planning Board has approved as to layout only.
Voted (Unanimously): That the Town accept and allow as a town way Lothrop Street between the N.Y., N.H. & H. Railroad and Water Street as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town and appropriate $100 for land and prop- erty damages and expenses for acquiring titles.
Article 62. To see if the Town will vote to abandon a portion of Peck Avenue containing 46 square feet lying on the northwesterly side of Peck Avenue which was altered and accepted by the Town on March 26, 1956 as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town.
The Committee recommends no action.
The Planning Board has not approved.
Mr. A. Stanton Bubbins moved that the Town take no action under Article 62.
Mr. James Frazier moved to amend Mr. Bubbins' motion by substituting the following: That the Town abandon a
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portion of Peck Avenue containing 46 square feet lying on the northwesterly side of Peck Avenue which was altered by the Town on March 26, 1956, as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town, and the amendment was voted.
Article 63. To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to convey to Joseph C. and Mary M. Mathias for the sum of $1.00 a parcel of land on Peck Avenue consist- ing of 46 square feet.
The Committee recommends no action.
Favorable action under Article 62 would be required for con- veyance under this article.
Mr. A. Stanton Bubbins moved that the Town take no action under Article 63.
Mr. James Frazier moved to amend Mr. Bubbins' motion by substituting the following: That the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to convey to Joseph C. and Mary M. Mathias for the sum of $1.00 a parcel of land on Peck Avenue consisting of 46 square feet, and the amendment was voted.
Article 64. To see if the Town will accept and allow as a town way, Homer Avenue, White Horse Beach, as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town and make an appropriation for land and property damages, expenses for acquiring titles and the private water line in said Avenue.
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