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Using the plans of previous architects and then modi- fying same to meet the requirements involved, and having in mind future needs, the Committee recommends that the Town appropriate the sum of $45,000 for the construction of the Fire Station, to be expended by our committee.
EDWARD F. BARNES ARTHUR H. LAMB C. HARVEY MOORE
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Article 58. To see what action the Town will take on the report of the Special Committee appointed under Article 60 of the 1959 Annual Town Meeting to study the need of a Manomet Fire Station and to see what amount the Town will vote to raise and appropriate from the tax levy and available funds for the construction of said station.
The Committee recommends that Articles 58 and 59 be con- sidered as one article, with an appropriation of $40,000, to be expended under the direction of the present Committee, for construction of the building, black-topping and improvement of the grounds, wiring and change-over of permanent equip- ment, and purchase of all necessary new equipment.
Article 59. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $2,407 to equip the Manomet Fire Station.
See recommendation under Article 58.
Voted: That the Town take up Articles 58 and 59 as one article.
Articles fifty-eight and fifty-nine combined:
The Committee recommends that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $40,000, to be expended under the direction of the committee appointed under Article 60 of the 1959 annual town meeting, for the construction of a fire sta- tion, on the lot in Manomet purchased for that purpose in 1958, said construction to include all necessary black-topping and improvement of the grounds, wiring and change-over of permanent equipment, including siren, from the present Man- omet Fire Station and purchase of all necessary new equip- ment.
The Fire Station Committee moved to amend and it was voted: That the Town raise and appropriate $45,000 to be expended under the direction of the present committee for construction of the building, black-topping, improvement of grounds, wiring, change-over of alarm equipment and pur- chase all necessary new equipment. $28,000 to come from Excess and Deficiency account and $17,000 from the current tax levy.
At 11:00 o'clock p.m. March 29, 1960 voted to adjourn until Wednesday, March 30th at 7:30 o'clock p.m.
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ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING, MARCH 30, 1960
Mr. Wilfred Brown moved to amend Exhibit B of Article 5 and to substitute the following salary ratings but the amendment was withdrawn:
Firefighter Fire Lieutenant
Grade E-2 maximum $4,370 Grade E-5 maximum $4,671
Fire Captain Grade E-8 maximum $4,972
Captain-Mechanic (fire dept.) Deputy Chief (fire dept.)
Fire Chief-Forest Warden
Police Chief
Grade E-12 maximum $5,374 Grade E-14 minimum $5,059 maximum $5,575 Grade A-7 minimum $5,864 maximum $6,492 Grade A-7 minimum $5,864 maximum $6,492
It was voted that the Town take up Article 62 at this time.
Article 62. To see if the Town will repair and reno- vate that portion of the Building owned by the County and presently occupied by the Police Department of the Town and make an appropriation therefor or take any action there- on.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $14,200.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $14,200 to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen to repair and renovate that portion of the building owned by the County and presently occupied by the Police Department, none of said appropriation to be expended until a lease is executed.
Article 60. To see if the Town will authorize the Select- men to accept a free lease from the County of Plymouth for the use of the Commission of Public Safety for police pur- poses for a period of 25 years, the premises presently occu- pied by the Police Department for a police station and make an appropriation therefor or take any action thereon.
Favorable' action under this article is contingent upon an appropriation of $14,200 under Article 62.
The Committee recommends the leasing of this building for 10 years at $1 per year.
Voted: That the Town authorize the Selectmen to accept a free lease from the County of Plymouth, for the use of the Commission of Public Safety for police purposes, for a period of ten years, the premises presently occupied by the Police Department for a Police Station.
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Article 61. To see if the Town will repair and remodel that portion of the building owned by the County and pres- ently occupied by the Police Department of the Town and make an appropriation therefor or take any action thereon. The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 61.
Article 63. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $25,100.00 to purchase and equip one triple com- bination pumping engine for the Fire Department.
The Committee recommends no action.
Mr. Bittinger moved to amend the Committee's recom- mendation and it was so voted: That the Town raise and appropriate $25,100 to purchase and equip one triple combina- tion pumping engine for the Fire Department.
Article 64. To see if the Town will vote to replace the present 44-year-old ladder truck and raise and appropriate $42,300.00 to purchase and equip one aerial ladder truck for the Fire Department.
The Committee recommends that the Town make no appro- priation under this article, but instruct the Commission of Public Safety to take immediate action on disposing of the 44-year-old ladder truck which they deem to be obsolete, by so notifying the Board of Selectmen.
Voted: That the Town make no appropriation under Article 64 but to instruct the Commission of Public Safety to take immediate action on disposing of the 44-year-old lad- der truck, which they deem to be obsolete, by so notifying the Board of Selectmen.
Article 65. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $3,100.00 to establish and equip a repair shop for the Fire Department.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,260. This repair shop will be located at the North Plymouth Fire Station.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $2,260 for the purchase and installation of equipment for the establishment of a repair shop for the Fire Department.
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Article 66. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $2,570.00 to complete tone control in Manomet and Cedarville.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,570.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $2,570 to complete tone control in Manomet and Cedarville.
Article 67. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $6,000 to purchase, build and equip one forest kit for the Forest Fire Department.
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 $10,000 to purchase and equip 4 cars for the Po- lice Department and to dispose of the four present vehicles.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $4,800 for the purchase of two station wagon ambulance-cruisers, equipped with heavy duty engines and standard shifts, in- cluding the change-over of the present equipment to the new cars and the trade-in of the present 1958 Chevrolet and 1959 Ford.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $4,800 for the purchase, for the Police Department, of two station wagon ambulance-cruisers, equipped with heavy duty engines and standard shift, including the change-over of the present equipment to the new cars, and to dispose of the present 1958 Chevrolet and 1959 Ford.
Article 69. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $6,500 to replace and equip the present signal system desk for the Police Department.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $6,500.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $6,500 to purchase and equip a new signal system desk for the Police Department and to dispose of the signal system desk now in service.
Article 70. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $7,600 to purchase and equip one garbage body and chassis and trade in the present ones.
The Committee recommends the appropriation of $4,100 for the purchase and installation of a new garbage body on the existing chassis.
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Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $6,600 to purchase and equip a garbage truck and to dispose of one now in service.
Article 71. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $6,250 for the purpose of securing water at the Cedarville Dump together with the necessary pump house, wiring and appurtenances thereof.
The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 71.
Article 72. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Building Code of the Town of Plymouth by striking out Sec- tion 13a and substituting the following "The first floor of every mercantile establishment and store shall be equipped with glass dead eyes in the locations and of the type deter- mined by the Fire Chief, if in his opinion deemed necessary and shall be installed in a manner satisfactory to the Build- ing Inspector."
This proposed amendment merely adds the words "if, in his opinion deemed necessary" to the present by-law.
The Committee makes no recommendation under this ar- ticle.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 72.
Article 73. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Building Code by striking out the last sentence under the first Section 10a and substitute in place thereof: "Bolts shall be at least 1/2" diameter and 12" long, well anchored into the foundation."
This proposed amendment would reduce the required dia- meter of these bolts from 5/8" to 1/2".
The Committee recommends no action, since Article 23 of the existing by-law gives discretionary power to the Build- ing Inspector to allow such variations.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 73.
Article 74. To see if the Town will vote to amend the existing Zoning By-Law by substituting therefor the pro- posed Zoning By-Law as reported to the Town meeting by the Plymouth Planning Board; and to make an appropriation for administrative expenses.
In accordance with the recommendations of the Planning Board, the Committee recommends adoption of the Proposed Zoning By-Law, as printed in the back of this report, and an appropriation of $1,000 for administrative expenses.
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Mr. Thomas Quinn moved to amend the vote to amend the existing Zoning By-Law by substituting therefor the pro- posed Zoning By-Law as reported by the Plymouth Planning Board.
Mr. Sumner Chapman, Jr. moved to amend the motion of Mr. Quinn by adding to the second sentence of Section IV-A and the second sentence of Section IV-B the following words: "except that the boundary between two adjoining lots of dif- ferent owners may be adjusted between them, as long as the adjustment does not result in the creation of an additional lot on which buildings or structures may be located thereafter in violation of the provisions of Section IV of these by-laws," but the motion was lost.
The original motion of Mr. Quinn was voted on by ballot, 65 in the affirmative, 95 in the negative, but the motion was lost.
The Town voted that the Planning Board continue its study and report at the next annual or special town meeting.
Article 75. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town of Plymouth Zoning Map dated February 1, 1951 by changing from a Residence District to a Commercial Dis- trict, an area on both sides of Carver Road (Route 44) ex- tending from the Carver Town line northeasterly 1,850 feet and to a depth of 400 feet on each side of said Carver Road. No action will be required under this article, if the Town adopts the new Zoning By-Law proposed under Article 74. In the event that the new Zoning By-Law is not adopted, the Committee, in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning Board, recommends favorable action.
Voted: (Unanimously) That the Town amend the Town of Plymouth Zoning Map, dated February 1, 1951, by changing from a Residence District to a Commercial District, an area on both sides of Carver Road (Route 44) extending from the Carver town line northeasterly 1,850 feet and to a depth of 400 feet on each side of said Carver Road.
Article 76. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town of Plymouth Zoning Map dated February 1, 1951 by changing from a Residence District to a Commercial District an area extending beyond the present existing commercial district on the southeast side of Crow's Way, 800 feet to the southwest and to a depth of 700 feet to the southeast.
No action will be required under this article, if the Town adopts the new Zoning By-Law proposed under Article 74. In the event that the new Zoning By-Law is not adopted, the Committee, in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning Board, recommends favorable action.
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By a show of hands with 117 voting, 76 in the affirmative, 41 in the negative, not being a 2/3 vote, the Committee's rec- ommendation that the Town amend the Town of Plymouth Zoning Map, dated February 1, 1951, by changing from a Resi- dence District to a Commercial District an area extending the existing commercial district on Crow's Way a distance of 800 feet southwesterly along Crow's Way and to a depth of 700 feet to the southeast, was lost.
Mr. Howard Barnes moved that a vote of confidence be extended to the Planning Board and it was so voted.
Article 77. To see what amount the Town will vote to raise and appropriate to bring the Plymouth Compact of 1949 up to date.
The Planning Board has asked for an appropriation of $5,500 under this article to meet the requirements of the Federal Government with regard to the application of the Urban Redevelopment Authority for federal funds.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $5,500.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $5,500, to be expended under the direction of the Planning Board, to bring the Plymouth Compact of 1949 up to date.
Article 78. To see what amount the Town will vote to transfer from available funds to reduce the tax levy of the current year.
The Committee recommends that the Town authorize and direct the Assessors to take $150,000 from available funds to reduce the tax levy of the current year.
Voted: That the Town authorize and direct the Assessors to take $122,000 from available funds to reduce the tax levy of the current year.
Article 79. To see what amount the Town will vote to transfer from available funds for the Stabilization Fund as authorized by the provisions of Chapter 124 of the Acts of 1945.
The Committee recommends the transfer of $75,000 from available funds to the Stabilization Fund.
Voted: That the Town transfer from available funds the sum of $75,000 for the Stabilization Fund, as authorized by the provisions of Chapter 124 of the Acts of 1945 and recom- mended by the Advisory and Finance Committee.
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Article 80. To see if the Town will vote to remove the restrictions placed upon the 1951 deed of Gordon L. Howland covering Lots Nos. 5, 6 and 11 of the Town Wharf Lot.
(By Petition)
The Committee makes no recommendation under this ar- ticle, as this is a legal matter.
Mr. William Barrett moved that the Town take no action under Article 80.
Mr. Thomas Quinn moved that the Town remove the re- strictions placed upon the 1951 deed of Gordon L. Howland covering Lots Nos. 5, 6 and 11 of the Town Wharf Lots; voting by a show of hands, 66 in the affirmative, 60 in the negative, it was so voted.
Article 81. To see if the Town will vote to sell to Angelo Barbieri and Evelyn Barbieri for $3,500, a lot of land with building thereon, known as the Wellingsley School and lo- cated at Jabez Corner, such sale not to include 1,040 square feet of said land to be used by the Town for highway pur- poses. (By Petition)
The Committee recommends favorable action.
The Planning Board has approved, inasmuch as they have no future plans for this lot.
Voted: That the Town sell to Angelo Barbieri and Eve- lyn Barbieri, for $3,500, a parcel of land containing 8,354 square feet, with the building thereon, as 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 En- gineer," the remaining portion of the town-owned land as shown on said plan, containing 1,040 square feet, to be used for highway purposes.
Article 82. To see if the Town will authorize the Mod- erator to appoint a committee to seek legislation whereby the Commissioners of Public Safety will be elected, instead of appointed as now provided in Chapter 10 of the Acts of 1951 and make the necessary appropriation therefor.
(By Petition)
The Committee recommends the appointment of a commit- tee of three members and an appropriation of $100 for said committee's expenses. It also recommends that provision for the election of the members of the Commission be made in accordance with the recommendation in the Report of the Special Committee on Organization of the Town Government, dated February 25, 1957.
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Voted: That the Moderator appoint a committee of three, one of whom shall be the Town Counsel, to seek en- abling legislation to permit the amendment of Chapter 10 of the Acts of 1951, under the provisions of which the Public Safety Commission was set up, to provide that the Public Safety Commissioners shall be elected at the annual town election for one, two and three year terms and thereafter when the term of any member expires, his successor shall be elected to serve for three years; and that $100 be appropriated for the expenses of the committee. (By Petition)
Article 83. To see if the Town will direct the Town Clerk to include in the printed town reports each year a complete listing, by precincts and totals, of the votes at the Town Elections (similar to tabulations usually made by the Old Colony Memorial); and also the votes in State Elections on questions relating primarily to Town of Plymouth.
(By Petition)
The Committee recommends favorable action.
Voted: That the Town direct the Town Clerk to include in the printed town report each year a complete listing, by precincts and totals, of the votes at the Town Elections (simi- lar to tabulations usually made by the Old Colony Memorial) ; and also the votes in State Elections on questions relating primarily to the Town of Plymouth. (By Petition)
At 11:30 o'clock p.m. March 30, 1960, it was voted to adjourn.
Total Appropriations $3,507,874.10
Less Art. 17 Parking Meter Receipts $1,200.00
18 Parking Meter Receipts 1,200.00
43 Sale of Cem. Lots
and Graves Fund 2,500.00
50 Cushing Drive 2,040.00
56 Bond Issue 115,000.00
121,940.00
$3,385,934.10
Less Art. 21, 22, 58 and 59, 78, 79, Excess and Deficiency
310,410.00
$3,075,524.10
HERBERT K. BARTLETT, Town Clerk.
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Special Election, September 3, 1960 PRECINCT
1
2
3
4
5 Total
TOWN CLERK
Robert A. Carr
244
81
97
100
57
579
M. Herbert Craig
107
103
184
324
99
817
Horace A. Genovese
97
57
33
22
14
223
Elmer M. Haskins
33
68
82
184
85
452
Gerald A. Kiernan
17
50
80
67
5
219
Francis P. Shea
201
128
155
256
59
799
Edwin M. Holmes
0
4
2
46
9
61
Blanks
32
5
15
22
5
79
Total
3229
TOWN TREASURER
Robert A. Carr
24"
79
99
100
52
577
M. Herbert Craig
105
98
177
320
98
798
Horace A. Genovese
94
56
33
23
15
221
Elmer M. Haskins
32
72
79
182
87
452
Gerald A. Kiernan
18
49
76
67
6
216
Francis P. Shea
203
124
154
240
61
782
Edwin M. Holmes
0
4
2
45
9
60
Blanks
32
14
28
44
5
123
Total
3229
Special Election, October 8, 1960
"Shall the town accept the provisions of section sixteen to sixteen I, inclusive, of chapter seventy-one of the General Laws, providing for the establishment of a regional school district, together with the town of Carver, and the construc- tion, maintenance and operation of a regional school by the said district in accordance with the provisions of a proposed agreement filed with the Selectmen?"
PRECINCT
1
2
3
4
5 Total
REGIONAL SCHOOL QUESTION
Yes
169
182
165
363
173
1052
No
79
79
95
133
45
431
Blanks
Totals
248
261
260
496
218
1483
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State Election, November 8, 1960
QUESTION NO. 1
A. Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whisky, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other alcoholic beverages) ? YES NO
B. Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines and beer, ale and all other malt beverages) ?
YES
NO
C. Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages in packages, so called, not to be drunk on the premises?
YES
NO
PRECINCT
1
2
3
4
5
Total
Question No. 1
A. Yes
1430
864
1023
1469
666
5452
Nc
130
133
236
399
192
1090
Blanks
229
140
200
263
130
962
Total
7504
B. Yes
1393
849
1013
1401
625
5281
No
125
119
208
382
185
1019
Blanks
271
169
238
348
178
1204
Total
7504
C. Yes
1402
866
1045
1506
674
5503
Nc
114
113
198
323
162
910
Blanks
263
158
216
302
152
1091
Total
7504
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Special Town Meeting, November 21, 1960
The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, George A. White, at 7:50 p.m.
The number of Town Meeting Members present, as re- ported by records of Kathryn Swift and Robert Marvelli, checkers, was 154.
The Moderator declared a quorum present. Town Clerk, M. Herbert Craig, opened the meeting.
Article 1. To see what amount the Town will vote to raise and appropriate from available funds for salaries, wages and expenses of the following departments and accounts for the balance of 1960: Board of Registrars, Veterans' Services, Cemetery, Public Safety Commission (Police and Fire De- partments), South Street Fire Station, Memorial Building, Traffic Lighting, Law Department, Group Insurance, Town Office Building, Land Damages and School Department.
Item
Requested Recommended
1. Law Dept., Salaries
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
2. Election & Registration, Salaries
4,000.00
4,000.00
3. Election & Registration, Other Expenses
1,400.00
1,400.00
4. Town Office Bldg., Fuel
425.00
375.00
5. Memorial Bldg., Other Expenses
440.00
290.00
6. Police Dept., Other Expenses
595.00
595.00
7. Fire Dept., Other Expenses
150.00
8. South Street Station, Maintenance
190.00
100.00
9. Land Damages
100.00
100.00
10. Traffic Lighting
461.67
461.67
11. Veterans' Benefits
7,000.00
7,000.00
12. School Department, Operation of Plant
100.00
100.00
13. School Department, Tuition & Trans.
1,000.00
1,000.00
14. School Department, Repairs & Upkeep
1,085.00
1,085.00
15. Group Insurance
1,500.00
1,300.00
16. Oak Grove & Vine Hill Cemeteries
2,537.50
2,537.50
17. Burial Hill
429.85
429.85
18. Outlying Cemeteries
789.30
789.30
Total Appropriation from E. & D.
$23,703.32
$23,063.32
No.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate from avail- able funds the sum of $26,333.32 for departmental salaries and expenses for the balance of the year, as itemized in the printed report of the Advisory and Finance Committee, with the amendments hereto voted.
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Law Dept., Salaries
$1,500.00
Election and Registration, Salaries
4,000.00
Election and Registration, Other Expenses 1,400.00
Town Office Building, Fuel 375.00
Memorial Building, Other Expenses
3,440.00
Police Department, Other Expenses
595.00
Fire Department, Other Expenses
120.00
South Street Station, Maintenance
100.00
Land Damages
100.00
Traffic Lighting
461.67
Veterans' Benefits
7,000.00
School Department, Operation of Plant
100.00
School Dept., Tuition and Transportation
1,000.00
School Dept., Repairs and Upkeep
1,085.00
Group Insurance
1,300.00
Oak Grove and Vine Hill Cemeteries
2,537.50
Burial Hill
429.85
Outlying Cemeteries
789.30
Total Article 1
$26,333.32
Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to amend Exhibit B of the Wage and Salary Classification By-Law, as it affects the Public Welfare Department, to comply with the new minima of the Welfare Compensation Plan of the Division of Civil Service, effective as of July 1, 1960.
The Committee and the Personnel Board recommend that Exhibit B of the Wage & Salary Classification By-Law, as it affects the Public Welfare Department, be amended to comply with the new minima of the Welfare Compensation Plan of the Division of Civil Service, effective as of July 1, 1960, by sub- stituting the following minima and maxima:
Hours per
Classification
Grade Week
Minimum
Maximum
Director of Public Assistance
F-13
$4,817-$5,137
$5,329-$5,685
Secretary of Board
Social Work Supervisor
F-10
40
4,140- 4-560
4,567- 4,766
Social Worker
F-7
40
3,600- 3,960
3,967- 4,166
Jr. Clerk-Stenog .- Public Assist.
F-1
40
2,437- 2,631
2,708- 2,923
Jr. Clerk-Typist-Pub. Assist.
F-1
40
2,437- 2,631
2,708- 2,923
Voted: That the Town amend Exhibit B of the Wage and Salary Classification By-Law, as it affects the Public Wel- fare Department, to comply with the new minima of the Welfare Compensation Plan of the Division of Civil Service, effective as of July 1, 1960, by substituting the following minima and maxima:
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Hours per
Classification
Grade
Week Minimum Maximum
Director of Public Assistance
F-13
$5,137
$5,685
Secretary of Board
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