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James W. Currier-yes George O. Walker-yes Harold E. Dodge-yes Samuel W. Ludwig-yes William H. Robinson-yes Alexander S. Addison-yes George A. Anderson-yes Earle W. Cousens-yes Herbert P. Mason, Jr .- yes Harriett A. McAdoo-yes Arthur E. Gustafson-yes David W. Hanson-yes Edwin M. Holmes-yes Donald R. Reiniger-yes Edward O. Roy
Pauline A. Barron-yes
Frank K. Berthold-yes Arthur L. Hawkes-yes
James O. Smith
Samuel K. Brown-yes
Richard Downes-yes
Chester P. Gibson-yes Helen E. Rippon-yes Edwin M. Thompson Philip W. Bradbury-yes Yeas 42, Nays 1. 9:44 P.M.
Kenneth A. Larkin-yes Arthur W. Anderson-yes Anthony Grella-yes John B. DeFronzo Frank J. McDermott-yes Herbert Spence-yes
Meeting recessed at 9:44 P.M. Reconvened at 9:54 P.M. Article 71. Voted: To indefinitely postpone. 10:01 P.M. Article 72. Voted: To indefinitely postpone. 10:03 P.M.
Article 73. Voted: To indefinitely postpone. 10:03 P.M. Article 74. Voted: To indefinitely postpone. 10:041% P.M. Article 75. Voted: To indefinitely postpone. 10:041% P.M. Article 76. Voted: To raise and appropriate the sum of $6,000. for Chapter 90 construction, so called, to be used in con- junction with funds contributed by the County and the Common- wealth, or either of them. 10:05 P.M.
Article 77. Voted: To indefinitely postpone.
Article 78. Voted: That the town accept the provisions of Chapter 624 of the Acts of 1952 and that the sum of $637.91 be raised and appropriated to be added to the contributory retire- ment budget and $900. be raised and appropriated to be added to the non-contributory or departmental budget. 10:06 P.M.
Article 79. Voted: To raise and appropriate the sum of $1,000. for the purpose of aerial mosquito control. 10:07 P.M.
Article 80. Voted: To raise and appropriate the sum of $50,000. for the repair of schools and other public buildings. 10:09 P.M.
Voted: To accept the following resolution offered by Alex- ander S. Addison:
Whereas, in any Massachusetts town, the Finance Com- mittee constitutes a vital link between the citizen members of the Town Meeting and its officials, carefully screening municipal requests for operating expenses and capital improvements and presenting their recommendations for the most efficient and economical expenditure of public funds to the assembled citizens, or elected Town Meeting members, and
Whereas, the Finance Committee of the Town of Saugus has in this year of 1953 by its recommendations to this Town meeting assembled, and its demonstrated familiarity with the problems of the town, shown the results of many months of careful and conscientious study and research without any possi- bility of remuneration beyond the consciousness of a job well done, now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that we the members of the Annual Town Meeting of the town of Saugus, express to the members of the Finance Committee in meeting assembled our sincere thanks for their efforts and their dedication to duty, both on behalf of ourselves, and for all of the citizens of the town of Saugus, and be it further
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Resolved, that a copy of these Resolutions be spread upon the records of the Town Meeting, a copy be sent to each member of the Finance Committee, and the press, and finally that the Town Clerk submit a copy to the Town Manager for inclusion in the next Annual Town Report.
Report of the Planning Board
Article 81.
To the Moderator:
The Planning Board held a public hearing in accordance with prescribed law on Article 81 of this Annual Warrant on March 19, 1953. This hearing was properly advertised in the Saugus Advertiser.
The Planning Board recommends the passage of this article for the following reasons:
Rezoning would permit the establishment of business in an area which logically should be devoted for business purposes. The proposed area is adjacent to proposed and is closely associ- ated with present business-this being a further extension.
The proposed area is located on the main highway known as the Frank P. Bennett Highway and is part of the general area which the Planning Board would like to see devoted to business purposes.
There was some objection voiced by residents residing nearby.
Planning Board HARVEY P. WASSERBOEHR HENRY SEAVER ALBERT C. DAY
For the negative:
LEWIS O. GRAY
Voted: To table temporarily. 10:17 P.M. Voted: To take Article 81 from the table.
Article 81. Voted: To amend the Zoning By-Law and Zoning Map so that lots 167-169 and lots 208-212, inclusive, or lots 210-A and 209-A on Assessors' Plan 2028, be zoned for business purposes. Yeas 39, Nays 0. 10:28 P.M.
A motion to indefinitely postpone Article 65 was lost.
(Article 81 approved by Attorney General April 24, 1953.)
Article 65. Voted: To assume liability in the manner pro- vided by Section 29 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, as amended by Chapters 516 and 524, Acts of 1950, for all damages that may be incurred by work to be performed by the Depart- ment of Public Works of Massachusetts for the improvement, development, maintenance and protection of tidal and non-tidal rivers and streams, harbors, tidewaters, foreshores situated in Saugus, 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, if the same is required. 10:26 P.M.
Article 66. Voted: To raise and appropriate the sum of $10,000. to provide for participation by the town with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the improvement and relo- cation of Shute's Brook and the Saugus River. 10:27 P.M.
Article 82. Voted: That the town vote to purchase or to take by right of eminent domain, for highway purposes, a strip of land approximately 400 feet long and 40 feet wide, as shown on plan on file with the Town Clerk, said strip of land being a portion of Lot A-96 on Assessors' Plan 1038, and that the town appropriate the sum of $10. for the purpose of carrying out said purchase or taking. Yeas 38, Nays 0. 10:31 P.M.
Voted: To take Article 91 out of order. Yeas 23, Nays 11.
Report of the Planning Board
To the Moderator:
Article 91. The Planning Board, after having advertised the fact in the Saugus Advertiser, held a public hearing on Article 91 of this annual Warrant on March 26, 1953, in ac- cordance with Section 24 of the Zoning By-Law, as amended.
The Planning Board recommends passage of this article for the following reasons:
The present zoning by-law, as written, prohibits the locating of heavy industry within the limits of the town.
In order that this limitation may be corrected, the Plan- ning Board recommends that the present industrial use apply to light industry and a new heavy industrial district definition be introduced.
There are suitable lands within the town which could be utilized for certain types of approved heavy industry which would be of no detriment to the townspeople but would be advantageous to the town.
It is proposed that all uses intended for heavy industry be properly safeguarded by making it mandatory to comply with Section 17 of the Zoning By-Law.
There was no opposition to the proposed amendment.
Planning Board HARVEY B. POOLE, Chairman HARVEY P. WASSERBOEHR LEWIS O. GRAY ALBERT C. DAY
Present: JOSEPH T. HESS
Article 91.
Voted: To amend the Zoning By-Law by striking out Section 7 and inserting in place thereof the following:
Industrial Districts
Section 7: A. Light Industrial Districts: In light industrial districts, subject to the provisions of Sections 13 and 14, no new building or structure and no alteration, enlargement or extension of an existing building or structure shall be designed, arranged and/or constructed, and no land, building, structure or part thereof shall be used except for one or more of the following purposes:
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1. Any purposes permitted under Section Four, Five, Six and Seven A, subject to the provisions of Section 16.
2. Building material, fuel, feed and ice establishments, con- tractors' yards and junk yards, subject to the provisions of Section 17.
3. Light manufacturing, employing electricity and/or other unobjectionable motive power, utilizing hand labor and/or unobjectionable machinery and/or processes and free from neighborhood disturbing odors and /or other agencies, subject to the provisions of Section 17.
B. Heavy Industrial Districts: In heavy industrial districts buildings and land may be used for any purposes, subject to the provisions of Section 17.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this section or of Section 17, no use shall be permitted which would be offensive because of injurious or obnoxious noise, vibration, smoke, gas, fumes, odors, dust or other objectionable features, or be hazardous to the community on account of fire or explosion or any other cause. No permit shall be granted under this or any other section for any use which would prove injurious to the safety or welfare of the neighborhood into which it proposes to go, and destructive to property value, because of any excessive nuisance qualities.
In granting permits under this section, the nature of the neighborhood and the nature of the proposed industry shall be considered and the effects of the industry on the neighborhood shall be carefully weighed. If the industry would in any way injure the neighborhood a permit shall be refused. Where a permit is granted all conditions which will protect the neighbor- hood shall be imposed and made a part of the permit.
Yeas ' 37, Nays 0. 10:41 P.M. (Approved by Attorney General April 24. 1953.)
Report of the Planning Board
Article 83.
To the Moderator:
Article 83. The Planning Board, after having advertised the fact in the Saugus Advertiser, held a public hearing on Article 83 of this annual Warrant on March 26, 1953, in ac- cordance with Section 24 of the Zoning By-Law, as amended.
The Planning Board recommends passage of this article.
The many previous petitions for the rezoning of the Frank P. Bennett Highway and more particularly Broadway are evidence that these routes are and will continue to be reasonable and logical locations for future business.
The very nature of the highways are conducive for business locations.
Rezoning at this time will minimize the work of the Plan- ning Board in connection with future hearings.
Rezoning will permit the town to concentrate on the de- velopment of Broadway for the better type of light industry use, thereby adding immeasurably to its assessments.
There was no opposition to the proposed rezoning at the hearing.
Planning Board ALBERT D. GRAY HENRY SEAVER HARVEY P. WASSERBOEHR LEWIS O. GRAY JOSEPH T. HESS
Article 83. Voted To amend the zoning By-Law and Zoning Map so that certain land on either side of the Frank P. Bennett Highway and Broadway, as shown on a map prepared by the Town Engineer and to be filed with the Town Clerk, be zoned for business and light industrial purposes, said rezoning to be superimposed on the present Zoning Map. Yeas 36, Nays 0. 10:45 P.M. (Article 83 approved by Attorney General April 24, 1953.)
Report of the Planning Board
Article 84. To the Moderator:
The Planning Board, after having advertised the fact in the Saugus Advertiser, held a public hearing on Article 84 of this annual Warrant on March 26, 1953, in accordance with Section 24 of the Zoning By-Law, as amended.
The Planning Board recommends passage of this article. The Planning Board has selected areas which, in its esti- mation, hold forth possibilities for use for industrial purposes without substantial detriment to existing neighborhoods.
Lands bordering railroads have always been attractive to certain types of business and industry, and their cultivation as such should be encouraged.
Added business to the railroad could have some stabilizing effect, not only in the continuance of the road, but also in its possible expansion.
There were no objection evidenced at the hearing.
Planning Board HARVEY P. WASSERBOEHR LEWIS O. GRAY JOSEPH T. HESS ALBERT C. DAY HENRY SEAVER
Article 84. Voted: To amend the Zoning By-Law and Zoning Map so that certain land on either side of the Boston and Maine Railroad, as shown on a map prepared by the Town Engineer and to be filed with the Town Clerk, be zoned for light and heavy industry, said rezoning to be superimposed on the present Zoning Map.
Yeas 32, Nays 1. 10:54 P.M.
(Article 84 approved by Attorney General April 24, 1953.)
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Article 85. Report of the Planning Board filed. A petition was presented by James W. Currier, signed by residents of the area, in opposition.
Article 85. Voted: To indefinitely postpone. 10:58 P.M. Article 86. Report of the Planning Board was filed. Voted: To indefinitely postpone. Unanimous. Report of the Planning Board
Article 87.
To the Moderator:
Article 87. The Planning Board, after having advertised the fact in the Saugus Advertiser, held a public hearing on Article 87 of this annual Warrant on March 26, 1953, in ac- cordance with Section 24 of the Zoning By-Law, as amended.
The Planning Board recommends passage of this article.
This land to be rezoned is what might be called marshland, and best suited for industrial development. There is no expec- tation that it would ever be used for residential purposes.
Rezoning for light industrial purposes would provide more acreage to the town's total of industrial land, and, while not choice, might hold forth some attraction, depending on the type of business or industry to be located.
There was no opposition to the rezoning.
Planning Board HARVEY P. WASSERBOEHR LEWIS O. GRAY JOSEPH T. HESS ALBERT C. DAY HENRY SEAVER
Article 87. Voted: To amend the Zoning By-Law and Zoning Map so that the following described land be zoned for light industry: Starting at a point, said point being the inter- section of Park Street and Saugus Avenue; thence along the southerly line of Saugus Avenue to the intersection of Emerald Road and Saugus Avenue; thence running easterly to Beachview Avenue; thence along the south side of Beachview Avenue, so called, to Bristow Street; thence along the southerly side of Bristow Street to land now zoned for industry; thence along this line to point of beginning. Yeas 36, Nays 0. 11:08 P.M.
(Article 87 approved by Attorney General April 24, 1953.)
Article 88. The report of the Planning Board was filed. The article was not voted. Yeas 0, Nays 33. 11:11 P.M. Report of the Planning Board
Article 89. To the Moderator:
The Planning Board on its own initiative held a public hearing in accordance with prescribed law on Article 89 of this annual Warrant on March 19, 1953. This hearing was properly advertised in the Saugus Advertiser.
The Planning Board recommends passage of the article for the following reasons:
This area on one of our main streets, Central Street, is
now interspersed with properly zoned business lots. The pro- posed rezoning would permit the creation of new business enter- prises in and adjacent to Saugus Center, should the occasion arise in the future.
This is not spot zoning but extensions for business purposes and in an area essentially business.
Planning Board HARVEY P. WASSERBOEHR LEWIS O. GRAY HENRY SEAVER ALBERT C. DAY
Article 89. Voted: To amend the Zoning By-Law and Zoning Map so that all lots abutting the west side of Central Street between Denver and Main Streets, not already so zoned, be rezoned for business purposes. Yeas 34, Nays 1. 11:16 P.M.
(Article 89 approved by Attorney General April 24, 1953.)
Report of the Planning Board
Article 90.
To the Moderator:
The Planning Board, after having advertised the fact in the Saugus Advertiser, held a public hearing on Article 90 of this annual Warrant on March 26, 1953, in accordance with Section 24 of the Zoning By-Law, as amended.
The Planning Board recommends passage of this article for the following reasons:
This is a further effort to provide the shopping center of Cliftondale Square an opportunity to expand, if expansion is needed.
Lincoln Avenue is the main artery into Cliftondale Square and business should logically be located on this street.
Much of the proposed area to be rezoned is presently occu- pied by business. There was no opposition to the rezoning.
Planning Board HARVEY P. WASSERBOEHR LEWIS O. GRAY ALBERT C. DAY HENRY SEAVER
Present:
JOSEPH T. HESS
Article 90. Voted: To amend the Zoning By-Law and Zoning Map so that all lots on both sides of Lincoln Avenue from Fairview Avenue to Central Street, not already so zoned, be zoned for business purposes.
Yeas 36, Nays 0. 11:19 P.M. (Article 90 approved by Attorney General April 24, 1953.) Voted: To adjourn meeting sine die. 11:20 P.M. A true record. Attest:
RUTH E. STEVENS, Town Clerk. April 22, 1953
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Mrs. Ruth E. Stevens Town Clerk, Town Hall, Saugus, Massachusetts.
Dear Mrs. Stevens:
Acting in accordance with the authority invested in me as Town Moderator, I hereby appoint as members of the Finance Committee for three-year terms expiring with the dissolution of the Annual Town Meeting of March, 1956, the following: Walter F. Devitt of 46 Walnut Street Wayne H. Bookmiller of 16 Nason Road James T. McCarthy of 59 Jasper Street.
I would appreciate it greatly if you would notify these gentlemen of their appointments and set a time when they may take the oath of office.
With kindest personal regards, I am
Sincerely,
PAUL A. HALEY, Town Moderator. April 21, 1953
Mrs. Ruth E. Stevens, Town Clerk, Town Hall, Saugus, Massachusetts.
Dear Mrs. Stevens:
Acting in accordance with the instructions of the Annual Town Meeting under Article 70, directing the Moderator to appoint a committee of three citizens to aid and assist the Town Manager in the sale of town-owned land west of the Newbury- port Turnpike, I hereby appoint the following:
J. Lowell Goding of 581 Lincoln Avenue, who shall be chairman of the committee. Joseph T. Hess of 5 Edison Street Francis M. Hill of 43 Lincoln Avenue
I would appreciate it very much if you would so notify members of the committee, inform them of the necessity that they be sworn, and furnish each with an attested copy of the vote of the Town Meeting.
With kindest personal regards, I am,
Sincerely,
PAUL A. HALEY, Town Moderator.
April 22, 1953
Mrs. Ruth E. Stevens Town Clerk Town Hall Saugus, Massachusetts.
Dear Mrs. Stevens:
In accordance with the instructions of the annual Town Meeting to me in my capacity as Town Moderator, I hereby appoint the following committee of five, under terms of the vote passed under Article 50 of the Warrant, to examine the proposed wiring code, amend the same if they believe necessary, and
report back to a subsequent Town Meeting: Alfred H. Woodward of 96 Adams Avenue, Chairman. Kenneth E. Foster of 17 Foster Street Stanley W. Day of 9 Emory Street Vincent G. Pendleton, Jr., of 95 Lincoln Avenue Robert F. Johnson of 323 Essex Street
I would appreciate it greatly if you would notify these gentlemen of their appointments and arrange for them to take the oath of office.
Sincerely, PAUL A. HALEY, Town Moderator. May 2, 1953
Mrs. Ruth E. Stevens
Town Clerk
Town Hall
Saugus, Massachusetts.
Dear Mrs. Stevens:
Acting in accordance with the instructions of the Town Meeting under Article 47, in which the Moderator was instructed to "appoint a committee of four to review the present Building Ordinances as adopted and amended, and make recommen- dations to the Town Meeting for their approval," I hereby desig- nate the following committee:
Attorney M. Edward Hayes of 30 Myrtle Street, Chairman Jasper E. Anderson of 72 Lincoln Avenue Henry W. Archibald of 20 Osprey Road Alvah L. Rich of 54 Intervale Avenue
I would appreciate it greatly if you would notify these gentlemen of their appointment and also of the necessity that they take an oath of office.
With kindest personal regards, I am
Sincerely, PAUL A. HALEY, Town Moderator May 1, 1953
Mrs. Ruth E. Stevens
Town Clerk
Town Hall
Saugus, Massachusetts.
Dear Mrs. Stevens:
Acting in accordance with the instructions of the Annual Town Meeting, under Article 64, I herewith appoint the fol- lowing committee to investigate the water rates and report back to a subsequent Town Meeting, as voted by said meeting:
Robert L. Davis of 5 Holden Avenue, Chairman. Kenneth P. Babb of 171 Essex Street
Joseph W. Gerniglia of 25 Howard Street
Charles W. Donovan of 116 Walnut Street Arthur E. Fogg, Jr., of 30 Jackson Street
I would appreciate it very much if you would be so kind as
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to notify each member of the committee and send them a list of their associates, together with a reminder that they should qualify as speedily as possible.
With kindest personal regards, I am
Sincerly,
PAUL A. HALEY, Moderator.
October 7, 1953
Mrs. Ruth E. Stevens Town Clerk
Saugus, Mass.
Dear Mrs. Stevens:
The elected Town Meeting Members of Precinct 9 met in the Town Clerk's Office, Oct. 7, 1953 at 7:30 P.M. for the pur- pose of electing a member to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Hollis E. Hogle, Jr.
There were three members present, constituting a quorum. Pauline A. Barron was elected chairman.
Arthur L. Hawkes was elected secretary.
The following resident of Precinct Nine, receiving three votes was elected to fill the vacancy:
Richard Merrill, 109 Water St. Signed:
PAULINE A. BARRON, Chairman ARTHUR L. HAWKES, Secretary
I hereby accept the office of Town Meeting Member of Precinct Nine.
A true copy. Attest:
RICHARD MERRILL
RUTH E. STEVENS. Town Clerk.
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
October 7, 1953
The meeting was called to order at 8:03 P.M. by the Moder- ator, Paul A. Haley. The following tellers were appointed and sworn: William H. Robinson and Robert L. Davis.
A count of the members showed that 30 were present, constituting a quorum.
The reading of the warrant was waived by unanimous con- sent.
The invocation was given by the Rev. Walter McAndrews, assistant pastor of St. Margaret's Church. The Salute to the Flag was given.
Article 1. The report of the Finance Committee was pre- sented by Chairman Wayne H. Bookmiller.
Voted: To accept the Finance Committee report. 8:17 P.M.
The report of the Town Meeting Committee on the sale of the Town Farm Property was presented by Chairman J. Lowell Goding.
Voted: That the report as read and submitted be accepted for the records of this meeting, and the committee be discharged with well-deserved thanks. 8:50 P.M.
The report of the Town Meeting committee to investigate water rates was presented by Chairman Robert L. Davis.
Voted: That the report be accepted as read, with thanks. 9:05 P.M.
Herbert Spence of the Town Meeting Committee on Honor Roll renovations gave an oral report of progress and it was voted to allow the committee to report at a later date. 9:06 P.M.
The Moderator read a report from the committee to report on an electrical code signed by Mark Randall, secretary pro tem. Voted: To accept a report of the committee to report on an electrical code.
Article 2. Voted: To indefinitely postpone. 9:11 P.M.
Article 3. Voted: To indefinitely postpone. 9:111% P.M.
Voted: To take up Article 23 out of order at 9:13 P.M.
Article 23. Voted that the sum of $3000 be appropriated from the Excess and Deficiency Account for the hot topping of the Lynnhurst School yard. 9:21 P.M.
A recess was called at 9:23 P.M. The Town Meeting recon- vened at 9:36 P.M. Alexander S. Addison was voted unanimous consent of the meeting to offer the following resolution:
Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God, in His infinite wis- dom to remove unto Himself all that was mortal of Henry O. Westendarp and Mrs. Irene W. Bennett, formerly faithful mem- bers of this Annual Town Meeting, and
Whereas, Mr. Westendarp, in the course of his long and fruitful public service, also was a member of the School Com- mittee and served the people of his beloved town in other capacities, and
Whereas, Mrs. Bennett, in addition to her membership in this Town Meeting, also served with distinction as president of the Massachusetts Federation of Women's Clubs, thereby bring- ing honor to the people of Saugus, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that we, the duly elected and qualified mem- bers of the Representative Town Meeting do express our sincere appreciation for the lives of service led by these truly beloved citizens, and extend our sincère sympathy in each instance to their families and be it further,
RESOLVED, that a copy of these Resolutions be spread upon the records of this Town Meeting, copies sent to the fami- lies of our late associates, and copies sent to the press.
Article 4. Voted: That Beach View Ave. be accepted ac- cording to the plan and profile and that the meeting appropriate the sum of $10. for said acceptance from the Excess and De- ficiency Account. Yeas 28, Nays 0. 9:44 P.M.
(Not accepted. Incorrectly voted.)
Article 5. The Planning Board orally recommended the acceptance of Farrington Avenue under the Betterment Act.
Voted: That Farrington Avenue be accepted, according to the plan and profile, and that the sum of $10. from the Excess and Deficiency account be appropriated for same. Unanimous. 10:03 P.M.
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Article 6. The Planning Board orally recommended the acceptance of part of Pelham Street between Hurd Avenue and Westford Street.
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