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This was a very controversial subject and there was considerable discussion. Rev. Emmons presented a paper opposed to the subject, and Mr. Butler presented a paper in favor. Both papers, which were ably pre- sented, were applauded.
MOVED the following substitute motion by Mr. Thompson:
That action be postponed until the next Annual Town Meeting.
MOVED the following substitute motion by Dr. Bastey.
That action be postponed until the next Special Town Meeting.
MOVED the following substitute motion by Mr. Torrey of the Board of Water Commissioners.
That a committee of five be appointed by the Moderator to study the advisability of Fluoridating the Town's Water Supplies and to report at the next annual meeting; and further that the question of fluoridation be added to the ballot as a referendum.
MOVED the following substitute motion by Mr. Lane.
That a committee of seven be appointed by the Annual Moderator to study the matter of fluoridation of the Weymouth Water Supply and re-
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port to a special or annual Town Meeting, and that the sum of $300.00 be appropriated from available funds (Excess and Deficiency Account) for the use of this committee.
Comes now the question on the substitute motion by Dr. Bastey.
Vote was taken and the Chair declared the motion LOST.
Comes now the question on the substitute motion by Mr. Thompson. SO VOTED
ARTICLE 37. (At Request of the Park Department). To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the construc- tion of jetties and beach preservation at Wessagussett Beach as shown on plan dated December 16, 1952 drawn by William B. Harty, with the Boston Port Authority to furnish a like amount and with work to be done under the direction of the Boston Port Authority, or take any other action in relation thereto.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee it was unanimously
VOTED: That the sum of $3,000.00 be raised and appropriated for the construction of jettys and beach preservation at Wessagusset Beach, as shown on plan dated December 16, 1952 drawn by William B. Harty, pro- vided that the Boston Port Authority furnish a like sum. Said work to be done under the direction of the Boston Port Authority. $3,0000.00
ARTICLE 38. (At the Request of the Park Department). To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate to replace the bathhouse at Wessagussett Beach, which was damaged by fire, or take any other action in relation thereto.
MOVED by the Appropriation Committee.
That a sum not exceeding $5,000.00 be appropriated to replace the bathhouse at Wessagusset Beach, which was damaged by fire. Said sum to be transferred from the Municipal Buildings Insurance Fund. Work to be done under the supervision of the Park Commissioners. $5,000.00
Mr. Almquist and Mr .. Mason, of the Park Commission, spoke on the motion.
Comes now the question on the motion of the Appropriation Com- mittee.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
ARTICLE 39. (By Direction of the Park Department and the Tree Warden). To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate for the Planting of shade trees, or take any other action in relation thereto.
MOVED by the Appropriation Committee.
That the sum of $2,000.00 be raised and appropriated for a tree plantinng program to be used to replace trees which have been removed because of disease or damage; provided further that the moderator ap- point a committee of three to have supervision of this tree planting pro- gram.
Discussion ensued between Mr. Hebert, the Tree Warden; Mr. Roul- ston, of the Appropriation Committee; Mr. McIntosh, of the Park Com- missioners; and Mr. Cain.
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MOVED the following substitute motion by Mr. Hebert.
That the sum of $2,000.00 be raised and appropriated for a town- wide tree planting program under the Tree Warden.
Comes now the question on the substitute motion by Mr. Hebert.
Vote was taken and the Chair declared the substitute motion LOST.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee.
SO VOTED
At the Adjourned Town Meeting on Friday, March 6, 1953, Mr. Crehan of the Board of Selectmen
MOVED Reconsideration of Article 39.
SO VOTED
Discussion ensued between Mr. Crehan of the Board of Selectmen, Mr. Hebert the Tree Warden, Mr. Roulston of the Appropriation Com- mittee, Mr. Goldman, Mr. Lane, and Mr. Lovell.
MOVED the following substitute motion by the Appropriation Committee.
That the sum of $3,000.00 be raised and appropriated for a tree plant- ing program, of which $2,000.00 is to be used to replace trees which have been removed because of disease or damage; provided further that the moderator appoint a committee of three to have supervision of this tree planting program. $3,000.00 SO VOTED
ARTICLE 40. (At the Reuest of the Tree Warden). To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $11,000.00 for Dutch Elm Disease control work, or take any other action in relation thereto.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was unanimously
VOTED: That the sum of $11,000.00 be raised and appropriated for Dutch Elm Disease control work, and the Board of Selectmen are in- structed to enter into all contracts pertaining to this work. $11,000.00
Mr. Hebert requested unanimous consent to consider Article 42 before Article 41, which was granted. Mr. Hebert then explained the program of the South Shore Mosquito Control. Due to the explanation of Mr. Hebert, and at the suggestion of the Chair, it was
MOVED that consideration of Articles 42 and 41 be postponed to the Ad- journed Town Meeting on Friday, March 6, 1953, and that it is the sense of this meeting that the members favor the raising and appropriating of $8,000.00 as the Town of Weymouth's share in the South Shore Mosquito Control project.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
MOVED that the Appropriation Committee prepare a motion under Ar- ticles 42 and 41 for consideration at the Adjourned Town Meeting on Friday, March 6, 1953.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
Articles 42 and 41 will be found in their entirety with action thereon under the Adjourned Town Meeting of Friday, March 6, 1953.
MOVED by Mr. Roulston of the Appropriating Committee that the meet-
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ing be adjourned until 7:45 P. M. on Friday evening, March 6, 1953. SO VOTED
Adjourned at 11:45 P. M. until 7:45 P. M. Friday, March 6, 1953.
A True Copy Attest: Harry Christensen
Town Clerk
ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1953
The Adjourned Annual Town Meeting was called to order at 7:45 in the evening of Friday, March 6, 1953 by the Annual Moderator, Mr. Daniel L. O'Donnell.
There were 167 Town Meeting Members present.
Prayer for Divine Guidance was offered by Rev. Charles H. Emmons, Pastor of the First Universalist Church in Weymouth.
There were no Town Meeting Members to be sworn in.
A quorum was declared present by the Moderator.
Mr. Crehan of the Board of Selectmen requested unanimous consent to reconsider Article 39. This action is contained with the previous action on this Article under the minutes of Wednesday, March 4, 1953.
The Chair stated that if there were no objections we would proceed with the consideration of the Articles in the Warrant.
In accordance with action taken at the Adjourned Town Meeting on Wednesday, March 4, 1953, Article 42 was considered prior to Article 41, with a new joint motion to be made covering both Articles.
ARTICLE 42. (At the Request of the Tree Warden). To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for its share in the South Shore Mosquito Control, or take any other action in relation thereto.
MOVED by the Appropriation Committee
That the Moderator appoint a committee of three to study the sub- ject matter of this article and report to the appropriation committee be- fore the next annual town meeting.
ARTICLE 41. (At the Request of the Tree Warden). To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Aerial Spraying for Mosquito Control, or take any other action in relation thereto.
MOVED by the Apprpriation Committee
That the sum of $2,500.00 be raised and appropriated for Aerial Spray- ing and the Board of Selectmen are instructed to enter into contract to have this work done.
MOVED the following substitute motion to Articles 42 and 41 by the Ap- propriation Committee.
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That $8,000.00 be raised and appropriated under Article 42 for the Town share in the South Shore Mosquito Control project, and that in the event that the South Shore Mosquito Control project does not ma- terialize, that $2,500.00 of the $8,000.00 raised under this article be used for Aerial Spraying for Mosquito Control under Article 41 and the Board of Selectmen are hereby authorized to enter into contract to have this work done, the remaining $5,500.00 to revert to the general treasury.
MOVED by Mr. Hebert, Tree Warden( to amend the substitute motion of the Appropriation Committee as follows:
Change the figure $2,500.00 to $3,375.00, and change the figure $5,500.00 to $4,625.00.
Comes now the question on the amendment by Mr. Hebert.
SO VOTED
The motion by the Appropriation Committee as thus amended now reads as follows:
That $8,000.00 be raised and appropriated under Articie 42 for the Town share in the South Shore Mosquito Control project, and that in the event that the South Shore Mosquito Cntrol project does not ma- terialize, that $3,375.00 of the $8,000.00 raised under this article be used for Aerial Spraying for Mosquito Control under Article 41 and the Board of Selectmen are hereby authorized to enter into contract to have this work done, the remaining $4,625.00 to revert to the general treasury.
$8,000.00
Comes now the question on the motion of the Appropriation Com- mittee as thus amended.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
ARTICLE 43. (By Request of the Weymouth Veterans Council). To see if the Town will vote to appropriate three hundred fifty (350) dollars for Armistice Day, or take any other action in relation thereto.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was unanimously
VOTED: That the sum of $350.00 be raised and appropriated for the observance of Armistice Day under the direction of the Weymouth Vet- erans' Council. $350.00
ARTICLE 44. (At Request of the Columbian Civic Association). To see if the Town will vote to transfer the plot of land at the beginning of Bald Eagle Road from the Street Department to the Park Department in order to prepare said lot of land for dedication in honor of Corporal Arthur Low Adams, late of 229 Pleasant Street, who was killed while serving with the Armed Forces of the United States, and that a sum of money be raised and appropriated.
MOVED by the Appropriation Committee
That the town transfer the plot of land at the beginning of Bald Eagle Road from the Street Department to the Park Department.
Mr. McIntosh, of the Park Commissioners, commented that until money is appropriated nothing will be done at the spot.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
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ARTICLE 45. (At Request of School Committee). To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise by taxation, or otherwise, and ap- propriate, for the purpose of acquiring by gift, purchase, or eminent do- main, in fee, certain parcels of land in North Weymouth, East Weymouth, Nash's Corner, and South Weymouth as sites for future school buildings; or take any other action in relation thereto.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was unanimously
VOTED: That this article be referred to the next special town meeting.
ARTICLE 46. (At Request of School Committee.) To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise by, taxation, or otherwise, and ap- propriate, for the purpose of preparing plans, working drawings, and de- tailed specifications in order that bids may be secured for new school construction or additions to existing school buildings; or take any other action in relation thereto.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was unanimously
VOTED: That this article be referred to the next special town meeting.
ARTICLE 47. (At Request of School Committee.) To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise by taxation, or otherwise, and ap- propriate, for the purpose of developing additional playground space on part of Lot 13, Block 157, Sheet 13, of the Atlas of the Town of Weymouth for the year 1951 which land abuts the Abigail Adams School grounds, and was taken for school purposes under Article 49 of the Annual Town Meeting in 1950, or to take any other action in relation thereto.
MOVED
By the Appropriation Committee: No action.
Discussion ensued as to the need of additional playground space. Speakers heard were Mr. Hollis, Mr. Stetson, Principal of the Adams School, and Mr. Lane of the School Committee.
MOVED
The following substitute motion by Mr. Hollis:
That the sum of $5,000.00 be appropriated from available funds (Excess and Deficiency Account) for the development of additional playground space on part of Lot 13, Block 157, Sheet 13 of the Atlas of the Town of Weymouth for the year 1951, which land abuts the Abigail Adams School grounds; such funds to be expended under the direction of the School Committee. $5,000.00
Comes now the question on the substitute motion by Mr. Hollis. SO VOTED
ARTICLE 48. (At Request of School Committee.) To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise by taxation or otherwise, and ap- propriate, for the purpose of adding the names of veterans of World War II to the permanent War Memorial situated on the High School grounds, and to renovate said War Memorial, or to take any other action in relation thereto.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was unanimously
VOTED
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That this Article be referred to the next Special Town Meeting.
ARTICLE 49. (At Request of Central Junior High School Building Committee.) To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise by taxation or otherwise, and appropriate, for the purpose of preparing com- plete drawings, working, drawings, and detailed specifications, in order that bids for construction of a Central Junior High School may be secured by the Building Committee authorized under Article 3 of the Special Town Meeting held on June 23, 1952, or take any other action in relation thereto.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was unanimously
VOTED
That the sum of $65,000.00 be appropriated from the Excess and De- ficiency Fund for the purpose of preparing complete drawings, working drawings, and detailed specifications, in order that bids for construction of a Central Junior High School may be secured by the Building Commit- tee authorized under Article 3 of the Special Town Meeting held on June $65,000.00 23, 1952.
ARTICLE 50. (At Request of General School Building Committee.) To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise by taxation or otherwise, and appropriate, for the construction of an addition to the Pond School, including the alterations to the building that are necessary to connect the addition thereto, and for the purchase of the necessary fur- niture and equipment for the addition, or to take any other action in relation thereto.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was unanimously
VOTED
That this Article be referred to the next Special Town Meeting.
ARTICLE 51. (At Request of General School Building Committee.) To see what action the Town will take to reduce the amount of the bond issue authorized under Article 1 of the Special Town Meeting held on October 27, 1952, for the purpose of constructing an addition to the Bick- nell School, or take any other action in relation thereto.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was unanimously
VOTED
That the amount of the bond issue authorized under Article 1 of the Special Town Meeting held on October 27, 1952, for the purpose of con- structing an addition to the Bicknell School be reduced from $400,000.00 to $360,000.00.
ARTICLE 52. (At Request of General School Building Committee.) To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise by taxation or otherwise, and appropriate, for certain alterations to the Bicknell School, such sum to equal the amount of the deduction voted under Article 51 above, or to take any other action in relation thereto.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was unanimously
VOTED
That the sum of $40,000.00 be appropriated from the Excess and De-
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ficiency Fund for the work at the Bicknell School which could not come under the bond issue, which was voted at the Special Town Meeting held on October 27, 1952. $40,000.00
ARTICLE 53. (At Request of School Committee.) To see if the Town will vote to accept Chapter 514 of the Acts of 1952 enacted by the General Court on June 20, 1952, which Act provides a pension of $1,200.00 per annum, to be paid in equal monthly installments to Miss Sarah E. Brassil, a long-time teacher in the Weymouth Schools, and to raise and appropriate said sum of $1,200.00 to provide for such pension, or take any action in relation thereto.
The Town Counsel called attention to the fact that the Article should read: "Chapter 513 of the Acts of 1952 enacted by the General Court on July 2, 1952." The Appropriation Committee accepted the correction which is reflected in the following motion.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was unanimously
VOTED
That the Town accept the provisions of Chapter 513 enacted by the General Court on July 2, 1952, and that the sum of $1,000.00 be raised and appropriated to provide for pension payments to Sarah E. Brassil as of March 1, 1953. $1,000.00
ARTICLE 54. (At Direction of Tufts Library.) To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,000.00 to acquire by pur- chase or take by right of eminent domain in fee certain land of Roy F. and Gertrude F. Vining on North Street, containing 12,705 square feet, more or less; and land of Clara E. Taylor on North Street, containing 13,338 square feet, more or less, for the purpose of establishing a branch library thereon, or take any other action in relation thereto.
Mr. Roulston of the Appropriation Committee explained that these lots are at the corner of Shaw and North Streets, heading towards East Weymouth.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was unanimously
VOTED
That the sum of $5,000.00 be raised and appropriated to acquire by purchase or take by right of eminent domain, in fee, for the purpose of establishing a branch library, Lots 16 and 17 as shown on Block 107, Sheet 7, in the Town of Weymouth Atlas for the year 1951, and the Board of Selectmen are hereby authorized to acquire said lots. $5,000.00
ARTICLE 55. (At Direction of Trustees of Tufts Library.) To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,000.00 to prepare plans and specifications for a branch library to be built on that site, or take any other action in relation thereto.
MOVED
By the Appropriation Committee No action.
Mr. Pratt, Chairman of the Trustees of the Tufts Library, described the conditions now existing in the branch library in North Weymouth. Mr. Roulston spoke for the Appropriation Committee. MOVED
The following substitute motion by Mr. Pratt:
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That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,500.00 to prepare preliminary plans and specifications for a branch library to be built on the lots of land purchased under Article 54, and the same be expended at the direction of the Trustees of the Tufts Library. $1,500.00
Comes now the question on the substitute motion by Mr. Pratt. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
ARTICLE 56. (At Request of Park Commissioners.) To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the com- pletion of construction of the Mosquito Plain Playground, or take any other action in relation thereto.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was unanimously
VOTED
That the sum of $1,200.00 be raised and appropriated for the further development of the Mosquito Plain Playground under the direction of the Park Commissioners. $1,200.00
ARTICLE 57. (At Request of Idlewell Improvement and Educational Association.) To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the purpose of acquiring by gift or purchase or taking by right of eminent domain in fee for park purposes, certain lots of land shown on the 1951 Atlas of the Town of Weymouth, Sheet 9, Block 136, Lots Nos. 33, 34, 35 and 36, containing approximately 26,684 square feet, or take any other action in relation thereto.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was unanimously
VOTED
That the Town acquire by gift, purchase, or take by right of eminent domain, in fee, for park purposes, Lots 33, 34, 35 and 36, as shown on Block 136, Sheet 9, in the Town of Weymouth Atlas for the year 1951, and the Board of Selectmen are hereby authorized to acquire by gift, purchase or take by right of eminent domain such lands, and the sum of $1,500.00 be raised and appropriated for this purpose. $1,500.00
ARTICLE 58. (At Request of Idlewell Improvement and Educational Association.) To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the purpose of developing land already acquired and specifically designated for park purposes, by action taken on Article 74 as approved in the Special Town Meeting of Monday, April 16, 1951, or take any other action in relation thereto.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was unanimously
VOTED
That the sum of $7,500.00 be raised and appropriated for developing land already acquired and designated for park purposes, in the Idlewell Section of the Town under the direction of the Park Commissioners. $7,500.00
ARTICLE 59. (By Request of the Weymouth Veterans' Council.) To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate three hundred dollars ($300.00) to be used under the direction of the Park Department for the replacing of three wooden signs to three bronze plaques at veterans' squares already dedicated in the Town.
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Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was unanimously
VOTED
That the sum of $300.00 be raised and appropriated to be used under the direction of the Park Commissioners for replacing of three wooden signs by three bronze plaques at veterans' squares already dedicated in the Town. $300.00
ARTICLE 60. (At Request of Planning Board.) To see what action the Town will take to authorize the Sewer Department to supply the neces- sary sewer pipe to be laid in new development and the costs of such pipe to be taken out of the general sewerage appropriation, or to take any other action in relation thereto.
MOVED
By the Appropriation Committee: No action.
Mr. Newton of the Planning Board explained the position of his committee with relation to this Article.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee.
SO VOTED
ARTICLE 61. (At Request of Planning Board.) To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of $22,000.00 for the installation of a sewer main on Commercial Street from Rindge Street to the trunk at Essex Street and to connect said trunk, or to take any other action in relation thereto.
MOVED
By the Appropriation Committee :
That the subject matter of this Article be referred to the Sewer Com- missioners under the regular sewer construction budget.
Mr. Field stated the position of the Sewer Commission.
MOVED
The following substitute motion by Mr. Cain:
That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $22,000.00 for the installation of a sewer main on Commercial Street from Rindge Street to the trunk at Essex Street and to connect to said trunk, such work to be done under the direction of the Sewer Department.
This was a very controversial Article and considerable discussion en- sued. Among the speakers were Mr. Wilson, Mr. Downes, Mr. Wyatt, Mr. Libbey of the Sewer Commission, Mr. Lovell, Mr. Hollis, Mr. Reilly of the Board of Health, Mr. Roulston of the Appropriation Committee, Mr. Almquist, and Mr. Chisholm, the Building Inspector.
MOVED
The following amendment by Mr. Chisholm to the substitute motion by Mr. Cain:
Provided that Peter Giocommosi and the Quincy Construction Com- pany, before any work is done by the Sewer Department, has installed sewer lines on Rindge and Lyme Streets to the satisfaction of the Sewer Commission.
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Mr. Lane of the School Board and Mr. Newton of the Planning Board spoke on the general sewerage situation in new developments.
Comes now the question on the amendment by Mr. Chisholm to the substitute motion by Mr. Cain.
SO VOTED
Mr. Goldman spoke on sewerage conditions in new developments.
Comes now the question on the substitute motion by Mr. Cain as amended by Mr. Chisholm.
That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $22,000.00 for the installation of a sewer main on Commercial Street from Rindge Street to the trunk at Essex Street and to connect to said trunk, such work to be done under the direction of the Sewer Department; provided that Peter Giocommesi and the Quincy Construction Company, before any work is done by the Sewer Department, has installed sewer lines on Rindge and Lyme Streets to the satisfaction of the Sewer Commission. $22,000.00 SO VOTED
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