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Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee.
SO VOTED.
ARTICLE 10. (At Request of Board of Public Works.) To see what action the Town will take to acquire by gift, purchase or take by eminent domain approximately 11.2 acres of land located off Winter Street for the purpose of developing an emergency water supply, and to acquire the necessary 50 foot roadway to Winter Street, all as shown on a plan by the Town Engineer entitled "Plan of Land for Well Location for Water Supply," and filed with the Town Clerk, or take any other action in relation thereto.
MOVED by the Appropriation Committee:
That the Town vote to acquire by gift, purchase or by right of eminent
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domain in fee, together with all rights therein approximately 11.2 acres of land located off Winter Street, for the purpose of developing an emer- gency water supply; together with a necessary fifty (50) feet roadway to Winter Street, all as shown on a plan entitled "Plan of Land for Well Located for Water Supply" and filed with the Town Clerk; and that $20,000.00 be raised and appropriated for that purpose. And to meet said appropriation, $20,000.00 shall be appropriated from the Excess and Deficiency Account of the Water Department.
$20,000.00
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Callahan of the Board of Selectmen; Mr. Beane, Superintendent of the Water Division; Mr. Almquist; Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropriation Committee; Mr. Gunn; Mr. Christensen, Town Clerk; Mr. Nover, Chairman of the Board of Public Works.
$53,250.00
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
ARTICLE 11. (At Request of Board of Public Works.) To see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate for the development and construction of additional well fields, including wells, pumping station, pipes and original pumping station equipment for the purpose of an emergency water supply; and, further, that said sum shall include the installation of a pipe line from the well to Winter Street, all to be located on lands and roadways acquired under Article 10 of this Town Meeting as located on Plan by Town Engineer entitled "Plan of Land for Well Location for Water Supply," or take any other action in relation thereto.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee. it was
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: That the subject matter of this Article be referred to the next Town Meeting.
ARTICLE 12. (At Request of Wessagusset Beach Committee and Board of Public Works.) To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise by taxation or otherwise and appropriate for the purpose of ac- quiring by gift, purchase or take by right of eminent domain in fee, Lot 14, Block 22; Lot 3, Block 23; Lot 1, Block 24, and part of Lot 18, Block 26, containing about 525,335 square feet (12 acres) as shown on Sheets 4, 5 and 7 of the Atlas of the Town of Weymouth dated January 1, 1958, as a site for a municipal parking area for Wessagusset Beach, or take any other action in relation thereto.
MOVED by the Appropriation Committee:
That the Town vote to take by purchase, gift, or by right of eminent domain in fee, together with all rights, therein, Lot 14, Block 22; Lot 3, Block 23; Lot 1, Block 24, and part of Lot 18, Block 26, containing about 525,335 square feet (12 acres), as shown on Sheets Nos. 4, 5 and 7 of the Atlas of the Town of Weymouth, dated January 1, 1958, and being more fully shown on a Plan drawn by Frank S. Lagrotteria, Town Engineer, to be recorded with the Town Clerk, and that $53,250.00 be raised and appropriated for that purpose. And to meet said appropriation $53,250.00 shall be appropriated from the Excess and Deficiency Account.
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Discussion ensued involving Mr. Lane, Chairman, Wessagusset Beach Committee, and Mr. Gunn.
MOVED the following substitute motion by Mr. Gunn:
That the land described in this Article be taken by right of eminent domain for the sum of $1.00.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropria- tion Committee; Mr. Lane, Chairman, Wessagusset Beach Committee; Mr. Hill, Mr. Tirrell, Mr. Amabile of the Board of Selectmen, Mr. W. O'Donnell, Mr. Callahan of the Board of Selectmen; Mr. Gunn, Mr. Chalke, Mr. Nolan and Mr. Mason, Chairman of the Park Commissioners.
Comes now the question on the substitute motion by Mr. Gunn.
The Moderator ordered a teller count. Vote and count were taken and the tellers reported 25 votes in the affirmative and 117 votes in the negative. The Moderator then declared the substitute motion by Mr. Gunn LOST.
Further discussion ensued involving Mr. Carter of the Board of Select- men, and Mr. Lane, Chairman, Wessagusset Beach Committee.
MOVED by Mr. Carter of the Board of Selectmen the following amendment to the motion by the Appropriation Committee:
That a fee of $.25 per car be charged and that the parking lot be administered by the Board of Selectmen.
Further discussion ensued involving Mr. Carter of the Board of Select- men, and Mr. Lane, Chairman, Wessagusset Beach Committee.
Comes now the question on the amendment by Mr. Carter to the motion by the Appropriation Committee. .
Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the amendment by Mr. Carter to the motion by the Appropriation Commiteee LOST.
Further discussion ensued involving Mr. Hill and Mr. Lane, Chairman, Wessagusset Beach Committee.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee.
The Moderator ordered a teller count. Vote and count were taken and the tellers reported 120 votes in the affirmative and 22 votes in the negative. There being more than the necessary two-thirds vote in the affirmative the Moderator declared the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee
SO VOTED.
(The Moderator declared a recess from 10:20 P.M. to 10:30 P.M.
ARTICLE 13. (By Direction of Selectmen.) To see if the Town will instruct the Board of Public Works to prepare plans for land takings, widening and alterations to Ocean Avenue and Wessagusset Road from Sea Street to Pilgrim Road, and to submit plans and estimates at the next Annual Town Meeting, or take any other action in relation thereto.
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Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: That the subject matter of this Article be referred to the Board of Public Works.
ARTICLE 14. (By Direction of Selectmen.) Article 19 of the Annual Town Meeting reopened to Special Town Meeting by vote of Meeting. To see if the Town will assume liability in the manner provided 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 Department of Public Works of Massachusetts for the improvement, development, maintenance and protection of tidal and non- tidal river and streams, harbors, tidewaters, fore-shores and shores along a public beach outside of Boston Harbor, including the Merrimack and Connecticut River, 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, or take any other action in relation thereto.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: No action.
ARTICLE 15. (At Request of Park Commission.) To see if the Town will vote to rescind the action taken under the substitute motions to Article 33 in the Annual Town Meeting of March 1959, or take any other action in relation thereto. (Transfer of land from Park Department to Trustees of Tufts Library and appointing of Committee in re legislation to carry out this transfer.)
MOVED by the Appropriation Committee.
No action.
MOVED the following substitute motion by Mr. Mason, Chairman of the Park Commissioners.
That the Town vote to rescind the action taken under the substitute motion to Article 33 in the Annual Town Meeting of March 1959.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Mason, Chairman of the Park Com- missioners; Mr. Pratt, Chairman, Trustees Tufts Library; Mr. Amabile of the Board of Selectmen; Mr. McIntosh, Mr. Cain, Mr. Chalke, Mr. Callahan of the Board of Selectmen; Mr. Lovell, Mrs. Pruden and Mr. W. O'Donnell.
Comes now the question on the substitute motion by Mr. Mason, Chair- man of the Park Commissioners.
Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the substitute motion by Mr. Mason, Chairman of the Park Commissioners, LOST.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
ARTICLE 16. (At Request of Park Commission.) To see if the Town will vote to instruct the Moderator to appoint a committee of five, con-
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sisting of at least one member of the Trustees of Tufts Library and at least one member of the Park Commission, to study the question of a location for a new library building and parking facilities, or take any cther action in relation thereto.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: No action.
ARTICLE 17. (At Request of Park Commission and Theron I. Cain.) To see if the Town will vote to establish a committee to study the present and future needs of the Town for park, playground or other recreational sites, or take any other action in relation thereto.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: That the subject matter of this Article be referred to the Park and Recreation Commission for a report at a future Town Meeting.
ARTICLE 18. (At Request of the Committee for Housing of Housing of Elderly Persons of Low Income.) To see whether the Town will approve the construction of a new housing project by the Weymouth Housing 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, or take any other action in relation thereto.
MOVED by the Appropriation Committee :
No action.
MOVED the following substitute motion by Mr. Fryer of the Board of Selectmen:
That the Town of Weymouth hereby approves construction of a new housing project, namely, a project for the housing of elderly persons, pursuant to Chapter 667 of Massachusetts Acts of 1954, and Acts in amend- ment thereof and in addittion thereto, to be known as State-Aided Housing Project 667-1.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Fryer of the Board of Selectmen; Mr. Fasino, Mr. O'Sullivan of the Board of Selectmen; Miss Murphy, Mr. Carter of the Board of Selectmen; Mr. Almquist, Mr. Lane, Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropriation Committee; Mr. Hoffman, and Mr. Mc- Caffrey.
Comes now the question on the substitute motion by Mr. Fryer of the Board of Selectmen.
Vote was taken and the Moderator being in doubt a teller count was ordered. Vote and count were taken and the tellers reported 50 votes in the affirmative and 48 votes in the negative. The Moderator then declared the substitute motion by Mr. Fryer of the Board of Selectmen
SO VOTED.
ARTICLE 19. (By Direction of Selectmen.) To see if the Town will appropriate an additional sum for the Visiting Nurses' Association or take any other action in relation thereto.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: That the sum of $500.00 be appropriated
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from Excess and Deficiency surplus revenue account to be added to the sum of $7,500.00 appropriated in the Annual Town Meeting of 1959 and that the Board of Selectmen are hereby instructed to contract with the Visiting Nurses' Association for nursing services from April 1, 1959, to April 1, 1960, at a rate of $8,000.00 per year. $500.00
ARTICLE 20. (By Direction of Selectmen.) To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to lease the Herring Run for a period of more than one year, or take any other action in relation thereto.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: That the Town vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to lease, by competitive bidding, the Herring Run for a period not to exceed five (5) years, having due regard to a contract con- taining necessary escape clauses for the protection of the Town, particu- larly in respect to drainage in this vicinity, and other unforeseen hap- penings.
ARTICLE 21. (By Direction of Selectmen.) To see if the Town will appropriate a sum sufficient to pay an additional sum to the 1959 census takers, or take any other action in relation thereto.
MOVED by the Appropriation Committee :
No action.
MOVED the following substitute motion by Mr. Callahan of the Board of Selectmen:
That the sum of $652.00 be appropriated from the Excess and De- ficiency Account to pay the 1959 census takers an additional sum of $.25 per hour and $1.50 per day car hire, provided that no part of this sum be paid to census taker Everett E. Callahan.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Callahan of the Board of Selectmen, Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropriation Committee; Mr. Roulston, Town Accountant; and Mr. Christensen, Town Clerk.
Comes now the question on the substitute motion by Mr. Callahan of the Board of Selectmen.
Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the substitute motion by Mr. Calahan of the Board of Selectmen LOST.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee.
SO VOTED.
ARTICLE 22. (By Direction of Selectmen.) To see if the Town will appropriate a sum sufficient to recompense David F. Adamson for payment of a tax possession property known as Lot 2, Block 574, Sheet 51, or take any other action in relation thereto.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: That the sum of Forty ($40.00) Dollars be appropriated from the Excess and Deficiency Account to recompense David F. Adamson for payment of the tax-possession property, known as Lot No. 2, Block No. 574, Sheet No. 51. $40.00
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ARTICLE 23. (By Direction of Selectmen.) To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of installing a new heating system in the Town Hall, or take any other action in relation thereto.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: No action.
ARTICLE 24. (At Request of Town History Committee.) To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,500.00 to be expended under the direction of the Town History Committee, for the purpose of hiring a qualified person to compile a manuscript of our Town history, or take any other action in relation thereto.
MOVED by the Appropriation Committee:
No action.
MOVED the following substitute motion by Mr. Fryer, Chairman of the Town History Committee:
That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $2,500.00 from the Excess and Deficiency Account to be expended under the direction of the Town History Committee for the purpose of hiring a qualified person to compile a manuscript of our Town history.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Dasha, Mr. Fryer, Chairman of the Town History Committee; Mr. Amabile of the Board of Selectmen; Mr. Blazo of the Town History Committee; Mr. W. O'Donnell, Mr. Roulston, Town Accountant; Mr. Chalke, and Mr. Callahan of the Board of Select- men.
MOVED the following substitute motion by Mr. Lane:
That the subject matter of the Article be referred back to the Town History Committee for a report at the next Town Meeting with further facts and costs.
Mr. Fryer, Chairman of the Town History Committee, spoke on the substitute motion by Mr. Lane.
Comes now the question on the substitute motion by Mr. Lane. SO VOTED.
ARTICLE 25. (At Request of Antonio G. Nicastro and by Direction of Selectmen). To see if the Town will vote to abandon that portion of Mid- dle Street described otherwise as "Old Middle Street" shown on Sheet 37 of the Town Atlas for the year 1959 running approximately from number 1040 Middle Street to 1070 Middle Street, which portion is no longer used as a part of the traveled way, or take any other action in relation thereto.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: That the subject matter of this Article be referred to a future Town Meeting.
The Moderator introduced Miss Regina V. Staedtler, a visiting corres- pondent from Germany, to the meeting. The Town Meeting Members greeted Miss Staedtler with generous applause.
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Mr. Nover, Chairman of the Board of Public Works, presented the following resolution.
WHEREAS, in conformity with the provisions of Chapter 32, Section 5 of the General Laws, SYDNEY C. BEANE, Water Superintendent, must cease employment with the Town of Weymouth and accept retirement, as of the last day of June, 1959, the month in which he attains his seven- tieth birthday, and
Whereas, He has been Superintendent of the Town of Weymouth Water Department since July 1, 1939, and
Whereas, The Town of Weymouth has indeed been fortunate in bene- fitting from the foresight and know-how of its Superintendent for the last two decades, it being mainly through his efforts that during a period of time when Weymouth was doubling in population, an efficient system was in operation, adequately taking care of the increased demands on the water system,
Be it Resolved, That the Town Meeting, acting for the citizens of Weymouth, express its recognition of the capable administration, the tech- nical ability and the high moral character displayed by Sydney C. Beane throughout the years.
Be it Further Resolved, That in appreciation of his years of public service, a copy of this resolution be presented to the Board of Selectmen for inclusion in the next annual town report.
The Town Meeting Members expressed their unanimous acceptance of the resolution by standing applause.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: That the Special Town Meeting adjourn at 12:05 A. M.
A True Copy. Attest : HARRY CHRISTENSEN
Town Clerk
SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS June 15, 1959
Article
1. Reconstruction of Streets (re-appropriations)
Appropriate $ 50,000.00 Loans-200,000.00
9. Plans for Public Works Building
13,347.00
10. Land for emergency water supply
20,000.00
12. Parking lot for Wessagusset Beach
53,250.00
19. Nurses' services
500.00
22. Payment to David F. Adamson
40.00
$337,137.00
A true copy. Attest :
HARRY CHRISTENSEN Town Clerk
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October 19, 1959
CERTIFICATE OF CHOICE FOR TOWN MEETING MEMBER PRECINCT SIX
Upon petition of Town Meeting Members of Precinct Six of the Town of Weymouth, and the following due notice by Harry Christensen, Town Clerk, the Town Meeting Members of Precinct Six held a meeting on Monday evening, October 19, 1959 at 8:00 P.M. in the Town Hall for the purpose of filling a vacancy in the full number of Town Meeting Members in Precinct Six.
The meeting was called to order by the temporary chairman, Harry Christensen, Town Clerk. There were 18 town meeting members present.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and voted Alfred C. Sheehy was chosen Chairman. Upon motion duly made, seconded and voted Robert H. Gaughen was chosen Clerk.
The following name was submitted for nomination. John D. Mclellan, 37 Riley Ave,
Upon motion made and seconded, it was unanimously voted that the nominations be closed.
The members then proceeded to vote by ballot and following the teller count the results showed John D. Mclellan to be elected by a majority vote.
Alfred C. Sheehy, Chairman Robert H. Gaughen, Clerk
Received in Office of Town Clerk October 19, 1959 at 8:30 P. M.
HARRY CHRISTENSEN Town Clerk
October 19, 1959
I, John D. Mclellan, having been elected town meeting member by the Town Meeting Members of Precinct Six until March, 1960 do accept this election.
John D. Mclellan 37 Riley Avenue East Weymouth
Received 8:30 P. M. October 19, 1959
HARRY CHRISTENSEN Town Clerk
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SPECIAL TOWN MEETING COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Norfolk, ss.
To the Town Meeting Members of the Town of Weymouth, in said County, Greeting :
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby notified to meet at the hall of the Weymouth High School, East Wey- mouth, on
MONDAY, the 2nd DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1959
at seven o'clock and forty-five minutes in the evening, then and there to act upon the following articles (a copy of which is enclosed.)
Given under my hand at Weymouth, this 15th day of October, in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and fifty-nine.
HARRY CHRISTENSEN Town Clerk of Weymouth
A true copy. Attest : HARRY CHRISTENSEN
Town Clerk
WARRANT FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1959
Norfolk, ss.
To any of the Constables of the Town of Weymouth in said County. GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of Weymouth aforesaid quali- fied to vote in Town affairs to meet in the hall of the Weymouth High School on
MONDAY, THE SECOND DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1959
at seven o'clock and forty-five minutes in the evening, then and there to act upon the following articles, namely:
ARTICLE 1. (By request of the Public Works Building Committee). To see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate by taxation or otherwise and/or borrow for the construction of a Public Works Build- ing, or take any other action in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 2. (At request of Committee for alterations of Police Sta- tion). To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise by taxation or otherwise, and appropriate for the purpose of preparing complete draw- ings and detailed specifications in order that bids may be secured for the alterations, repairs, and additions to the Police Station, including the con-
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struction of a parking area and the necessary grading; also including furniture and equipment; or take any other action in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 3. (At request of Board of Health). To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate by taxation or other- wise, for acquiring by gift, purchase, or take by right of eminent domain in fee, for Public Health purposes (Town Dump) a portion of Lot 2, Block 172, Sheet 19, off Wharf Street, of the Town of Weymouth Atlas, dated January 1, 1959, containing 16.6 acres, together with an easement for a right of way, all as shown on a plan drawn by Frank S. Lagrotteria, Town Engineer, dated March 25, 1959, Plan No. 602-B on file with the Town Clerk, or take any action thereto.
ARTICLE 4. (At request of Committee for naming Green Street School). To see if the Town will vote to name the Green Street School, or take any other action in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 5. (At request of Town History Committee). To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate by taxation or otherwise, the sum of $2500.00 to be expended under the direction of the Town History Com- mittee, for the purpose of hiring a qualified person to compile a manu- script of our town history, or take any other action in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 6. (At request of Board of Selectmen). To see if the town will vote to have the land described below re-zoned from Industrial to Residential. A portion of the Industrial Area on the west side of Forest Street, as shown on the Town of Weymouth Zoning Map Revised to June 1, 1958; beginning at a point 150 feet southerly from Columbian Street and continuing along the westerly sideline of Forest Street southerly to the end of the Industrial Area for a depth of 150 feet westerly off Forest Street, or take any other action in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 7. (By request of the Planning Board). To see if the Town will vote to amend Article X, Section II, Item 7(b) of the Zoning By-Laws by adding after the word "automobile" the following: "of one ton capacity or less"; so as to read as follows: Section II, Item 7(b)- Storage of more than one commercial automobile, of one ton capacity or less, except on a farm where vehicles used in the operation of same may be stored."
ARTICLE 8. (By Direction of Selectmen). To see if the Town will vote to add Section 634 to the By-Laws of the Town to create a council for the aging in accordance with Chapter 495 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth 1956 as amended by later legislation, or take any action in relation thereto. Said Section to read as follows:
There is hereby established a council for the aging for the pur- pose of studying and promoting programs designed to meet the needs and problems of the aging in co-ordination with programs of the Massachusetts Council for the Aging established under Section 73 of Chapter 6 of the Massachusetts General Laws. This council shall consist of the chairman of the board of public welfare, the chairman of the park commissioners, the chairman of the board of health, the chairman of the housing authority, the superintendent of schools, or their respective representa- tives, and not less than three nor more than seven additional members appointed by the board of selectmen from the voters
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of the town. The chairman of the Council shall be designated by the council members. Appointees to the Council shall hold office until successors are designated. The Council may appoint such clerks and other employees as it may require.
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