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Article 37. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $3,200 to purchase 2,000 feet of 21/2" hose for the Fire Department.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,200.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate $3,200 for the purchase of 2,000 feet of 21/2" hose for the Fire Depart- ment.
Mr. Charles Henderson moved that the Town take up Articles 38, 39 and 40 as one article, and it was so voted.
Article 38. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Commissioners of Public Safety to appoint an inspector (s) of gas piping and gas appliances in accordance with Chapter 737 of the Acts of 1960.
The Committee recommends that a Committee of three, ex- cluding any town official, or member of the trades con- cerned, be appointed by the Moderator, to study the entire program of plumbing, gas, gas piping and appliances, and wire and building inspections, concerning by-laws required, duties, salaries, fees and permits, and to report at the next annual town meeting.
Article 39. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Building Code of the Town of Plymouth and add the words "or Inspectors," to read as follows: "Section 17a. The Com- mission of Public Safety shall appoint annually, in April, an Inspector or Inspectors of Buildings who shall hold office one year from the first day of May in the year of appointment and until another is appointed and qualified unless sooner removed. Said Inspectors shall be removable at the pleasure of the Commission and a vacancy may be filled at any time for the unexpired term. They shall receive such compensa- tions as the Town may from time to time determine. The said Inspectors shall not inspect their own work or any build- ing in which they are interested."
See recommendation under Article 38.
Article 40. To see if the Town will vote to instruct the Commissioners of Public Safety to appoint a Wire Inspector and alternate Wire Inspector in accordance with the provi- sions of Section 32, Chapter 166 of the General Laws, as amended, and appropriate the sum of $2,500 for salary and expenses. (By Petition)
See recommendation under Article 38,
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Voted: That a Committee of three, excluding any town official or member of the trades concerned, be appointed by the Moderator, to study the entire program of Plumbing, Gas, Gas Piping and Appliances, and Wire and Building Inspec- tions, concerning by-laws required, duties, salaries, fees and permits, and to report at the next Annual Town Meeting.
Article 41. To see if the Town will vote to create a committee of five, one of whom will be from the School Com- mittee, to be appointed by the Moderator to study the extent of need for an addition to the Manomet Elementary School and to appropriate the sum of $250 for necessary expenses; this committee to report its recommendations to the Town as soon as practicable, but no later than the next annual town meeting.
The Committee recommends favorable action and an appro- priation of $250. for expenses.
Voted: That the Town create a committee of five, one of whom will be from the School Committee, to be appointed by the Moderator to study the extent of need for an addition to the Manomet Elementary School and to appropriate $250 for necessary expenses; this committee to report its recom- mendations to the Town on or before the next annual Town Meeting.
Article 42. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $1,800 for the purchase of a 1/2-ton pick-up truck for the Water Department and dispose of the 1957 1/2-ton pick- up truck now in use.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,650.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate $1,650 for the purchase of a 1/2 ton pick-up truck for the Water Depart- ment and to dispose of the 1957 1/2 ton pick-up truck now in use.
Article 43. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $4,100 for the purchase of a portable air com- pressor with paving breaker and necessary tools for the Water Department and dispose of the 1943 Ingersoll Rand Compressor now in use.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $500. to repair the 1943 Ingersoll Rand Compressor now in use.
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Mr. Charles Henderson recommended that the Town raise and appropriate $500 to repair the 1943 Ingersoll Rand Com- pressor now in use by the Water Department.
Mr. Benjamin Brewster moved to amend the recommen- dation of Mr. Henderson by substituting the following: That the Town authorize the Water Commissioners to purchase a new portable air compressor with new paving breaker and accessories, and dispose of the 1943 Ingersoll-Rand air com- pressor now in service and make an appropriation of $4,100 therefor, and it was so voted.
Article 44. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to relay water mains of not less than six inches in diameter in Russell Mills Road from Jordan Road in a northwesterly direction for a distance of 2,400 feet ap- proximately, and make an appropriation of $18,000 therefor.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $16,500.
Voted: That the Town authorize the Water Commis- sioners to relay water mains of not less than six inches in dia- meter in Russell Mills Road from Jordan Road in a north- westerly direction for a distance of 2,400 feet, approximately, and to raise and appropriate $16,500 therefor.
Article 45. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to lay a water main of not less than six inches in diameter from the State Highway at the Manomet Fire Station in a southwesterly direction for a distance of 200 feet approximately, near the rear of the new fire station and set one fire hydrant and to make an appropriation of $1,500 therefor.
The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 45.
Article 46. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to relay the water main in Karle Place with a main not less than six inches in diameter from Sandwich Street in a northeasterly direction for a distance of 500 feet approximately, and make an appropriation of $4,000 therefor.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,500.
Mr. Charles Henderson recommended that the Town authorize the Water Commissioners to relay the water main in Karle Place with a main not less than six inches in dia- meter from Sandwich Street in a northeasterly direction for a
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distance of 500 feet approximately, and to raise and appropri- ate the sum of $2,500 therefor.
Mr. Peter Billey moved to amend the recommendation of Mr. Henderson by substituting the figure $4,000 for the figure $2,500 and it was so voted.
Article 47. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to transfer the care, custody, management and control of the Allerton Street Reservoir, so-called, to the Board of Selectmen.
The Committee recommends favorable action.
Voted: (Unanimously) That the Town transfer the care, custody, management and control of the Allerton Street Res- ervoir, so-called, to the Board of Selectmen.
Article 48. To see what amount the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the purchase and installation of a new boiler and oil burner in the Memorial Building; said appropriation to be spent under the jurisdiction of the Board of Selectmen.
The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 48.
Article 49. To see whether the Town will approve the construction of a new housing project by the Plymouth Hous- ing Authority, namely, a housing project for elderly persons pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 667 of Massachusetts Acts of 1954, and Acts in amendment thereof and in addition thereto, to be known as State-Aided Housing Project 667-1.
The Committee makes no recommendation, but refers to the Plymouth Housing Authority for explanation.
Mr. Thomas Quinn moved that the Town approve con- struction of a new housing project, namely, a project for the housing of elderly persons, consisting of not more than fifty dwelling units pursuant to Chapter 667 of Massachusetts Acts of 1954, and Acts in amendment thereof and in addition thereto, to be known as State-Aided Housing Project 667-1, and it was so voted.
Article 50. To see what action the Town will take on the report and recommendations of the Plymouth Redevel- opment Authority and make an appropriation therefor, or take any action relative thereto.
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The Committee makes no recommendation, but refers to the Plymouth Redevelopment Authority for explanation.
Mr. Ralph Drew moved that the Town adopt The Fire Prevention Code, being particularly the 1960 Abbreviated Edition, recommended by the National Board of Fire Under- writers and approved by the Plymouth Public Safety Com- mission, and that the Town adopt the necessary ordinance prescribing regulations governing the Code, a copy of which is filed with the Town Clerk, and it was so voted. (Unani- mously)
Article 51. To see what action the Town will take with reference to the second report of the Sewage Disposal Com- mittee appointed in 1959 and to continue said Committee and to make an appropriation therefor.
Recommendation under this article left to the Sewage Dis- posal Committee.
Mr. Howard P. Barnes moved that the Town accept the second report of the Sewage Disposal Committee which was authorized by Article 54 of March, 1959 - that the report be included in the proceedings of this meeting and that the Com- mittee be continued, and it was so voted.
Article 52. To see if the Town will accept as town ways, the Extension of Dwight Avenue, Woodvale Avenue, Exten- sion of Bunker Hill Road, Christopher Road in Jordan Ter- race, as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the town, provided two drainage easements are granted by the develop- er, and make an appropriation for land and property dam- ages and expenses for acquiring titles and said two drainage easements.
The Committee recommends favorable action and an appro- priation of $200 for expenses of acquiring titles.
The Planning has approved as to layout only.
Voted: (Unanimously) That the Town accept and allow as a town way, the Extension of Dwight Avenue, Woodvale Avenue, Extension of Bunker Hill Road, Christopher Road in Jordan Terrace, as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town, provided two drainage easements are granted by the developer, and to raise and appropriate $200 for expenses of acquiring titles.
Article 53. To see if the Town will accept and allow as a town way, Bartlett Road, from the end of the 1906 layout to the State Road near Raymond's Corner, as laid out by the
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Selectmen and reported to the town, provided drainage ease- ments are secured from three of the abutters, and to make an appropriation for land and property damages and expenses for acquiring titles and said drainage easements.
The Committee recommends no action.
The Planning Board has approved as to layout only.
Voted: (Unanimously) That the Town accept and allow as a town way, Bartlett Road, from the end of the 1906 layout to the State Road near Raymond's Corner as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the town, provided drainage ease- ments are secured from three of the abutters, and raise and appropriate $200 for the expenses of acquiring titles and said drainage easements.
Article 54. To see if the Town will accept and allow as a town way, West Pond Road, as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the town, provided drainage easements are secured from two abutters, and make an appropriation for land and property damages and expenses for acquiring titles and said drainage easements.
The Committee recommends favorable action and an appro- priation of $100 for expenses of acquiring title.
The Planning Board has approved as to layout only.
Voted: (Unanimously) That the Town accept and allow as a town way, West Pond Road, as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town, provided drainage easements are secured from two abutters, and to raise and appropriate the sum of $100 for the expenses of acquiring titles.
Article 55. To see if the Town will accept and allow as a town way, the alteration of the southeasterly corner of Alden Street and Standish Avenue, 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 favorable action and an appro- priation of $100 for expenses of acquiring title.
The Planning Board has approved as to layout only.
Voted: (Unanimously) That the Town accept and allow as a town way, the alteration of the southeasterly corner of Alden Street and Standish Avenue, as laid out by the Select- men and reported to the Town, and to raise and appropriate $100 for the expenses of acquiring titles.
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Article 56. To see if the Town will accept and allow as a town way, a portion of Thrush Avenue, Manomet, from Strand Avenue, northeasterly about 250 feet to Cheryl Ave- nue, 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 no action.
The Planning Board has approved as to layout only.
Mr. Charles Henderson moved that the Town take no action under Article 56.
Mr. Ronald McIntosh moved to amend the motion of Mr. Henderson that the Town accept and allow as a town way, a portion of Thrush Avenue, Manomet, from Strand Avenue, northeasterly about 250 feet to Cheryl Avenue, as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the town and make an appro- priation for the sum of $75.00 for land and property damages and for acquiring titles. By a show of hands, 77 in the affirma- tive, 51 in the negative, not being a 2/3 vote, the motion to amend was lost.
The original motion was put before the Meeting and car- ried.
Article 57. To see if the Town will accept and allow as a town way, Cheryl Avenue, Manomet, as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the town and make an appropri- ation for land and property damages and expenses for ac- quiring titles.
The Committee recommends no action.
The Planning Board has approved as to layout only.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 57.
Article 58. To see if the Town will accept and allow as a town way, Abington Avenue, White Horse Beach, 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 no action.
The Planning Board has approved as to layout only.
Mr. Charles Henderson moved that the Town take no action under Article 58.
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Mr. Francis Shea moved to amend the motion of Mr. Henderson by substituting the following: That the Town ac- cept and allow as a town way, Abington Avenue, White Horse Beach, as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town and make an appropriation of $200 for expenses of acquiring titles, but by a show of hands, 67 in the affirmative, 53 in the negative, not being a 2/3 vote, the motion to amend was lost.
The original motion was put before the Meeting and carried.
Article 59. To see if the Town will accept and allow as a town way, Rodman Lane, 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 favorable action and an appro- priation of $200 for expenses of acquiring title.
The Planning Board has approved as to layout only.
Voted: (Unanimously) That the Town accept and allow as a town way, Rodman Lane, as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town, and to raise and appropriate $200 for expenses of acquiring titles.
Article 60. To see if the Town will accept and allow as a town way, Grand View Drive, as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the town, provided a drainage easement is granted by the developer, and make an appropriation for land and property damages and expenses for acquiring titles and said drainage easement.
The Committee recommends favorable action and an appro- priation of $100 for expenses of acquiring title.
The Planning Board has approved as to layout only.
Voted: (Unanimously) That the Town accept and allow as a Town way, Grand View Drive, as laid out by the Select- men and reported to the Town, provided a drainage easement is granted by the developer, and to raise and appropriate $100 for expenses of acquiring titles.
Article 61. To see if the Town will accept and allow as a town way, the alteration of the southeasterly corner of Spooner and North Spooner Streets, as laid out by the Select-
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men and reported to the Town and make an appropriation for land and property damages and expenses for acquiring titles.
The Committee recommends favorable action and an appro- priation of $100 for expenses of acquiring title.
The Planning Board has approved as to layout only.
Voted: (Unanimously) That the Town accept and allow as a town way, the alteration of the southeasterly corner of Spooner and North Spooner Streets, as laid out by the Select- men and reported to the Town, and to raise and appropriate $100 for expenses of acquiring titles.
Article 62. To see if the Town will accept and allow as a town way, the extension of the layout of Spooner 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 favorable action and an appro-
priation of $100 for expenses of acquiring title.
The Planning Board has approved as to layout only.
Voted: (Unanimously) That the Town accept and allow as a town way, the extension of the layout of Spooner Street, as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town, and to raise and appropriate the sum of $100 for expenses of acquiring titles.
Article 63. To see if the Town will accept and allow as a town way, Oak Ridge Road, 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 no action.
The Planning Board has approved as to layout only.
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 $40,000 to be spent in conjunction with sums to be provided by State or County or both, for the con- struction and completion of a bank revetment between the town bathing beach, south to the stone revetment re- cently finished at Warren's Cove, a distance of approxi- mately 2,643 feet, and that to meet said appropriation, the sum of $20,000 be appropriated from the tax levy of the cur-
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rent year and $20,000 from money in the Town Treasury received from the abutters; the Town to assume liability as provided by Section 29, Chapter 91 of the General Laws, as amended, for all damages incurred hereunder. (By Petition)
The Committee recommends favorable action. State Share $80,000., County Share $40,000., Town's Share $20,000., Abutters' Share $20,000; Total cost $160,000.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $40,000 to be spent in conjunction with sums to be provided by the State or County or both, for the construction and com- pletion of a bank revetment between the Town bathing beach, south to the stone revetment recently finished at Warren's Cove, a distance of approximately 2,643 feet, and that to meet said appropriation, the sum of $20,000 be appropriated from the tax levy of the current year and $20,000 from money in the Town Treasury received from the abutters; the Town, to assume liability as provided by Section 29, Chapter 91 of the General Laws, as amended, for all damages incurred here- under.
At 10:40 o'clock p.m. Mr. Howard Barnes moved to ad- journ until 8:00 o'clock p.m. Wednesday, March 29th, but the motion was lost.
Mr. Paul Whipple moved and it was so voted, to adjourn until 7:30 o'clock p.m. Wednesday, March 29th.
ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING, MARCH 29, 1961
The Meeting was called to order by the Moderator at 7:45 o'clock p.m.
Mrs. Jane Gellar moved to reconsider Article 58 and it was so voted.
Mr. Francis Shea's original motion to amend with the addition of the following: "and to acquire two drainage ease- ments from the abutters" was put before the Meeting and by a show of hands, 70 in the affirmative, 54 in the negative, not being a 2/3 vote, the motion to amend was lost.
Article 65. To see if the Town will assume liability in the manner provided by Section 29 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, as amended, for all damages that may be in- curred by work to be performed by the Department of Public
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Works of Massachusetts for the improvement, development, maintenance and protection of tidal and non-tidal rivers and streams, harbors, tidewaters, foreshores and shores along a public beach in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws and authorize the Selectmen to execute and deliver a bond of indemnity therefor to the Commonwealth.
The Committee recommends favorable action.
Voted: That the Town assume liability in the manner provided by Section 29 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, as amended, for all damages that may be incurred by work to be performed by the Department of Public Works of Massa- chusetts for the improvement, development, maintenance and protection of tidal and non-tidal rivers and streams, har- bors, tidewaters, foreshores and shores along a public beach in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws and authorize the Selectmen to execute and deliver a bond of indemnity therefor to the Commonwealth.
Article 66. To see if the Inhabitants of the Town of Plymouth will vote to authorize the Selectmen to grant the Plymouth County Electric Company and New England Tele- phone and Telegraph Company easement rights covering two (2) joint pole locations together with wire rights for the lines now serving the "Town Wharf Lot," so-called. Said lines were installed under temporary permission during 1960.
The Committee recommends favorable action.
Voted: That the Town authorize the Selectmen to grant the Plymouth County Electric Company and New England Telephone and Telegraph Company easement rights covering two (2) joint pole locations together with wire rights for the lines now serving the "Town Wharf Lot," so-called.
Article 67. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $2,000 to be spent under the direction of the Board of Selectmen for the study of town rights of ways to ponds and foreshores in the Town of Plymouth, and a report of said study be made available and reported at the next annual town meeting.
The Committee recommends no action.
Mr. Charles Henderson moved that the Town take no action under Article 67.
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Mr. Donald Tracy moved to amend the motion of Mr. Henderson by substituting the following: That the Town raise and appropriate $2,000 to be spent under the direction of the Board of Selectmen for the study of town rights of ways to ponds and foreshores in the Town of Plymouth, and a report of said study be made available and reported at the next annual town meeting, and it was so voted.
Mrs. Margaret Williamson moved that Article 68 be tabled until after all articles through Article 87 have been considered, but by a show of hands, 56 in the affirmative, 65 in the negative, the motion was lost.
Article 68. To see if the Town will vote to have the Moderator appoint a Committee consisting of the Representa- tive to the General Court, the Town Counsel and one member of the League of Women Voters and two other members to draft rules and regulations for the conducting of Town Meet- ings and report thereon at the next annual town meeting; said report to contain the suggested rules and regulations recommended by said Committee and to make an appropri- ation therefor.
The Committee recommends favorable action, with no appropriation for expenses.
Mr. Charles Henderson moved that the Moderator appoint a Committee consisting of the Representative to the General Court, the Town Counsel and one member of the League of Women Voters and two other members, to draft rules and regulations for the conducting of Town Meetings, and report thereon at the next annual town meeting; said report to con- tain the suggested rules and regulations recommended by said Committee and to make no appropriation therefor.
Mr. Howard Barnes moved to substitute the following: That the Town authorize the Moderator to appoint a commit- tee of five to draft rules, regulations or by-laws for conduct- ing of Town Meetings, to hold hearings and to report at the 1962 annual town meeting with recommendations and that the Town shall raise and appropriate $50 for expenses thereof, and it was so voted.
Article 69. To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following by-law: "No person shall permit or allow a motor vehicle to obstruct the removal of snow on any way within the Town after having been notified by the Selectmen or
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their agent, the Superintendent of Streets, to remove the same and upon failure of said person to remove said vehicle, or in the absence of knowledge of the Superintendent of Streets as to the ownership of said vehicle, said vehicle may be removed without said notice and in either event, said vehicle shall be removed at the expense of the owner or operator thereof."
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