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SO VOTED
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was
SO VOTED: That the Town vote to authorize the Annual Moderator to appoint a committee consisting of the Senator and Representatives from this district to introduce legislation in the General Court authoriz- ing the Town of Weymouth to transfer to the authority and supervision of the Trustees of Tufts Library a portion of Lot 38, Block 276, Sheet 20, as described in the first motion under this Article, to be used for library and parking facility purposes.
ARTICLE 34. (At Request of Public Works Garage Building Com- mittee). To see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate and/or borrow for the construction of a Public Works Building on land purchased on Winter Street for this purpose, or take any other action in relation thereto.
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MOVED by the Appropriation Committee :
That the sum of $14,347.00 be raised and appropriated from Tax Levy for the purpose of preparing complete plans and specifications in order that bids may be secured for the construction of a Public Works Building on land purchased for this purpose on Winter Street; said sum to be ex- pended by the Public Works Garage Building Committee.
Discussion ensued involving several Town Meeting members and Town Officials.
MOVED the following substitute motion by Mr. Amabile of the Board of Selectmen:
That the subject matter of this Article be referred to the next Annual Town Meeting.
Comes now the question on the substitute motion by Mr. Amabile.
Vote was taken and, the Moderator being in doubt, a teller count was ordered. Vote and count were taken and the tellers reported 100 votes in the affirmative and 70 votes in the negative. The Moderator then de- clared the substitute motion by Mr. Amabile
SO VOTED
ARTICLE 35. (At Request of School Committee and by Direction of Selectmen). To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise by taxation or otherwise, and appropriate, for the purpose of acquiring by gift, purchase, or to take by right of eminent domain, in fee, Lot 3, Block 495, containing about 1,026,270 square feet (Fleming property so-called), and part of Lot 6, Block 469, containing about 336,719 square feet (total acres 31.29), as shown on Sheet 42 of the Atlas of the Town of Weymouth, dated January 1, 1959, (Rubolino or Sprague property so-called) for school purposes; or take any other action in relation thereto.
MOVED by the Appropriation Committee:
That the board of Selectmen be authorized to acquire by gift, pur- chase or by right of Eminent Domain in fee, for school purposes the fol- lowing described parcels of land with the buildings thereon:
a. Lot 3, Block 495, containing about 1,026,270 square feet, as shown on Sheet 42 of the Atlas of the Town of Weymouth, dated January 1, 1959, and more particularly shown on a plan drawn by Frank S. Lagrot- teria, Town Engineer, to be recorded with the Town Clerk, and the sum of $36,000.00 is reappropriated from funds previously appropriated under Article 4 of the Special Town Meeting of November 18, 1957, for this pur- pose. $36,000.00
b. Part of Lot 6, Block 469, containing about 336,719 square feet, as shown on Sheet 42 of the Atlas of the Town of Weymouh, dated January 1, 1959, and more particularly shown on a plan drawn by Frank S. Lagrot- teria, Town Engineer, to be recorded with the Town Clerk, and the sum of $4,000.00 is reappropriated from funds previously appropriated under Ar- ticle 4 of the Special Town Meeting of November 18, 1957, for this pur- pose.
$4,000.00
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Gallagher and Mr. Hanabury, Chair- man of the School Committee.
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MOVED the following amendment by Mr. Gallagher:
That a committee of 22 citizens, two from each precinct of the Town, be appointed by the Moderator to study the advisability of creating a future second high school in the Town.
Further discussion ensued involving several Town Meeting members and Town Officials.
Comes now the question on the amendment by Mr. Gallagher.
Vote was taken and, the Chair being in doubt, a teller count was or- dered. Vote and count were taken and the tellers reported 61 votes in the affirmative and 88 votes in the negative. The Moderator then declared that the amendment by Mr. Gallagher was LOST.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
(Recess from 9:50 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.)
ARTICLE 36. (At Request of Nash-Center School Building Commit- tee). To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of $10,000.00 from the balance of over $15,000.00 existing in the Nash School building fund to the Center School replacement building fund, such sum to be used for additional grading, loaming, and seeding work on the new Center School Site, or take any other action in relation thereto.
MOVED by the Appropriation Committee :
That the Town vote to reappropriate the sum of $10,000.00 from the balance existing in the Nash School Building Fund to the Centre School replacement building fund, such fund to be used for additional grading, loaming and seeding work on the new Centre School site, and at this Town Meeting changed to the William Seach School. $10,000.00
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropria- tion Committee; Mr. Roulston, Town Accountant; and the Moderator.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
(Article 37 was previously considered following Item 27 of Article 1.)
ARTICLE 38. (By Direction of Selectmen). To see if the Town will vote to instruct the Moderator to appoint a committee of five members to prepare plans and specifications and secure bids for the alterations, re- pairs, and addition to the Police Station, including the construction of a parking area and the necessary grading; also including furniture and equipment; and that the sum of $7,500.00 be raised and appropriated for said purposes, or take any other action in relation thereto.
MOVED by the Appropriation Committee:
That the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,150.00 for the purpose of preparing plans and specifications and to secure bids for the alterations, repairs and additions to the Police Station, including the construction of a parking area and grading; also including furniture and
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equipment; said sum to be expended by a committee of five to be appointed by the Moderator.
$3,150.00
Mr. Amabile of the Board of Selectmen spoke on the motion.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
ARTICLE 39. (By Request of Chief of Police and By Direction of Selectmen). To see if the Town will vote to amend its By-Laws by add- ing the following: Section 514. The responsibility for the installation and maintenance of traffic signs and the painting of curbings, cross-walks, center-lines, warning signs, traffic markings, etc. on the streets of the Town will be in the Department of Public Works.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: That the Town amend its By-Laws by adding the following: "Section 514. The responsibility for the installation and maintenance of traffic signs and the painting of curbings, cross-walks, centerlines, warning signs, traffic markings, etc. on the streets of the Town will be in the Department of Public Works."
ARTICLE 40. (By Direction of Selectmen). To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate by taxation or other- wise, for the purposes outlined in Article 39 above, or take any other action in relation thereto.
MOVED by the Appropriation Committee:
That the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,000.00 to the Board of Public Works for the purpose of installation and maintenance of traffic signs, and the painting of curbings, crosswalks, centerlines, warn- ing signs, traffic markings, etc. on the streets of the Town, on recommen- dation of the Chief of Police; said work to be done by private contract under the direction of the Department of Public Works; also that the fur- ther sum of $4,575.00 be raised and appropriated to the Board of Public Works for the purchase of signs, equipment and supplies for repair, re- placement and maintenance, and from said appropriation, the Board of Public Works be authorized to purchase the necessary automotive equip- ment; and that all sums be expended by the Board of Public Works.
$3,000.00-$4,575.00
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropria- tion Committee, and Mr. Nover, Chairman of the Board of Public Works.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
(Articles 41, 42, 43 and 44 were previously considered prior to Article 1.)
ARTICLE 45. (At Request of By-Law Committee). To see if the Town will vote to revise, amend and/or add to the By-Laws of the Town of Weymouth, or take any other action in relation, and more particularly to the following:
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A. Amend Section 629 of Article VI, Town of Weymouth By-Laws, by adding "All property owners of occupied and unoccupied land along street, road or highway proposed for construction or reconstruction, shall be notified that said highway cannot be opened for a period of five years, except in a case of extreme emergency. Said notice to be issued prior to construction or reconstruction."
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: That the Town so amend Section 629 of Article VI, Town of Weymouth By-Laws.
B. Add Section 633 of Article VI, Town of Weymouth By-Laws- Street Openings.
1. All street openings on fully reconstructed streets, the following construction methods shall be mandatory: (Streets consisting of gravel sub-base, penetrated stone and bituminous concrete sur- face.)
a) Surface will be cut carefully with a suitable cutting tool- pavement blade with jack-hammer, or pavement saw.
b) All backfill will be gravel, tamped and consolidated in six inch layers.
c) Puddling will be final operation of backfill.
d) After puddling, pavement will again be cut a minimum of twelve (12) inches beyond excavation and removed through to gravel sub-base.
e) Six (6) inch slab of concrete will be placed in such a man- ner as to bridge trench.
f) Existing blacktop edges will be painted with tack-coat emul- sion.
g) Blackstop finish will be applied in two courses giving a smooth joint.
h) Contractor or Utility will notify Public Works prior to back- fill operation, so that an inspector may be present. No back- filling will be accomplished without an inspector present.
2. All street openings on Class A-1 and Class A streets, the following construction methods shall be mandatory. (Class A and A-1 streets consisting of gravel base and bituminous concrete surface.
a) Surface will be cut carefully with a suitable cutting tool- pavement blade with jackhammer, or pavement saw.
b) All backfill will be gravel, tamped and consolidated in six (6) inch layers.
c) Puddling will be final operation on backfill.
d) Existing blacktop edges will be painted with a tack-coat emulsion.
e) Blacktop finish will be applied in two courses, giving a smooth joint.
f) Contractor or Utility will notify Public Works prior to back- fill operations so that an inspector may be present. No backfilling will be accomplished without an inspector present.
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3. All street openings on streets built with penetrated stone, the following construction methods shall be mandatory. (Streets con- sisting of gravel base and penetrated stone.)
a) Surface shall be cut carefully with a suitable cutting tool- pavement blade with jackhammer, or pavement saw.
b) All backfill will be gravel, tamped and consolidated in six (6) inch layers.
c) Puddling will be final operation on backfill.
d) After puddling, pavement will again be cut a minimum of twelve (12) inches beyond excavation and removed through to gravel sub-base.
e) Six (6) inch slab of concrete will be placed in such a man- ner as to bridge the trench and will be finished off flush with stone surface.
f) Contractor or Utility will notify Public Works prior to back- fill operations so that an inspector may be present. No backfilling will be accomplished without an inspector present.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: That the Town so add Section 633 of Ar- ticle VI, Town of Weymouth By-Laws-Street Openings.
C. Add Section 634 of Article VI, Town of Weymouth By-Laws- Curbing and/or Sidewalk Removal.
1. An abutter, private owner, speculative builder or developer, wish- ing to remove Town curbing and sidewalks for driveways or any other purpose shall apply to the Public Works Department for a standard permit to open the street. Curbing and sidewalk remov- al in Business and Industrial areas will be at the discretion of the Board of Public Works.
2. Construction shall be accomplished by private contract at the applicant's expense.
3. Work will be done to the satisfaction of the Public Works Depart- ment, complying with the following standards:
a) Concrete and granite curbing will be cut with suitable tools to insure a sraigtht joint.
b) Driveway returns in case of concrete will be properly formed and poured with a 1-2-4 concrete mix with two (2) foot radius. Precast returns as manufactured by Nelson Brothers, Braintree, Massachusetts, or equal, may be set. In case of granite curbing, granite returns must be placed. Two (2) foot radius returns as produced by Fletcher Brothers, Chelms- ford, Massachusetts, or equal will be set.
c) The existing sidewalks shall be cut at opening so as to insure a neat joint. Owner will rebuild with material similar to existing sidewalk and install suitable apron to road surface.
4. Applicant shall inform Public Works Department who the con- tractor is and notify Public Works when work is progressing, so an inspector may be present.
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MOVED by the Appropriation Committee:
That this section be referred back to the By-Laws Committee for a report at a future Town Meeting.
MOVED the following substitute motion by Mr. Nover, Chairman of the Board of Public Works:
That the Town so add Section 634 of Article VI, Town of Weymouth By-Laws-Curbing and/or Sidewalk Removal.
MOVED the following amendment, by Mr. O'Sullivan of the Board of Selectmen:
To strike out "abutter, private owner," from Item 1 under C.
Mr. Clark requested unanimous consent to change the wording in Item 3B under C from "Nelson Brothers" to "Nelson Precast Concrete Com- pany." There being no objection, the Moderator declared that the wording be so changed.
Comes now the question on the substitute motion by Mr. Nover. Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the substitute motion by Mr. Nover LOST.
Comes now the question on the amendment by Mr. O'Sullivan. Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the amendment by Mr. O'Sullivan LOST.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropration Com- mittee.
SO VOTED.
D. Add Section 635 of Article VI, Town of Weymouth By-Laws- Rebuilding and/or regrading driveway aprons and portions of sidewalks at existing driveways throughout the Town of Weymouth.
1. Applicant must obtain a standard Street Opening permit to regrade sidewalk and apron.
2. Applicant must bear all costs of work, and construction methods and materials be satisfactory to Public Works.
3. Applicant to notify Public Works when work is in progress, so an inspector may be present.
MOVED by the Appropriation Committee:
That the Town add Section 635 of Article VI, Town of Weymouth By-Laws-Rebuilding and/or regrading driveway aprons and portions of sidewalks at existing driveways throughout the Town of Weymouth.
MOVED the following substitute motion by Mr. Amabile of the Board of Selectmen:
That this section be referred back to the By-Laws Committee for a report at a future Town Meeting.
Discussion ensued involving several Town Meeting members and Town Officials.
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Comes now the question on the substitute motion by Mr. Amabile. SO VOTED.
ARTICLE 46. (On Petition and By Direction of Selectmen.) To see if the Town will vote to amend an act authorizing the Town of Weymouth to Establish a Department of Public Works as voted under Article 2 of the Special Town Meeting December 10, 1956 so as to change Section 1, last sentence to read, "No employee and no person who holds another elective or appointee office in the town other than a town meeting mem- ber, shall serve on the Board", or take other action in relation thereto.
MOVED by the Appropriation Committee:
That the Act be so amended, and that our three Representatives and Senator be instructed to file the necessary legislation.
MOVED the following substitute motion by Mr. Curley :
No action.
Discussion ensued involving several Town Meeting members and Town Officials.
Comes now the question on the substitute motion by Mr. Curley. - SO VOTED.
ARTICLE 47. (On Petition and By Direction of Selectmen.) To see if the Town will vote to amend its Zoning Laws and Zoning Map, Article X of the Town By-Laws, by making the following changes:
Change of District:
From Residential to Limited business, land shown on the Wey- mouth Town Atlas as revised to January 1, 1957, or take any other action in relation thereto, more particularly the triangular area bounded by Neck Street, Shaw Street, and Green Street from the present business area on Bridge Street.
MOVED by Mr. Heffernan, Chairman of the Planning Board:
No action.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Heffernan, Chairman of the Planning Board, and Mr. Gallagher.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Heffernan.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
ARTICLE 48. (At Request of the Industrial Development Commis- sion.) To see if the land described below will be re-zoned from residential to industrial.
"Lot 6, Block 408, Pages 31 and 35, of the Weymouth Town Atlas, Location-it abuts Hingham Line on the Northerly side of Washington Street, with approximately 300 feet frontage thereon. Area-459,900 square feet. Owner-Pilgrim Granite Corporation."
Upon motion duly made by Mr. Heffernan, Chairman of the Planning Board, it was
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UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: That the Town vote to amend its Zoning Laws and Zoning Map, Article X of the Town By-Laws by making the following change:
Change of District :
From Residential to Industrial Lot 6, Block 408, Pages 31 and 35 of the Weymouth Town Atlas, Location-it abuts Hingham Line on the Northerly side of Washingon Street, with approximately 300 foot frontage thereon. Area 459,000 square feet.
MOVED by Mr. Pompeo:
That the Town Meeting Adjourn.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Pompeo. Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the motion by Mr. Pompeo LOST.
ARTICLE 49. (On Petition and By Direction of Selectmen.) To see if the Town will vote to change the Zoning Act and Zoning Map by making a limited business zone out of the tract of land situated on both sides of Washington Street and extending westerly from the present limited busi- ness districts just west of Lane Avenue and Stillman Street to the present Industrial Zone approximately at the intersection of Middle and Wash- ington Streets, said new limited business districts to extend back a distance of four hundred fifty feet from the southerly side of Washington Street and two hundred forty feet from Northerly side of Washington Street; or take any other action in relation thereto.
MOVED by Mr. Heffernan, Chairman of the Planning Board: No action.
MOVED the following substitute motion by Mr. McCaffrey :
That the zoning change referred to in the article be adopted.
Discussion ensued involving several Town Meeting members, Town Officials, and residents in the area affected.
Comes now the question on the substitute motion by Mr. McCaffrey. The Moderator ordered a teller count. Vote and count were taken and the tellers reported 10 votes in the affirmative and 130 votes in the nega- tive. The Moderator then declared the substitute motion by Mr. McCaffrey LOST.
Comes now the question on the motion by Mr. Heffernan. SO VOTED.
ARTICLE 50. (On Petition and By Direction of Selectmen.) To see if the Town will vote to adopt General Laws, Chapter 180, Section 17-B, or take any action relating thereto. (Pay-roll deductions on account of contributions to Community Chest, etc.).
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was SO VOTED: No action.
ARTICLE 51. (On Petition and By Direction of Selectmen.) To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of money necessary to fully fence the Ralph Talbot Walkway, or take any other action in re- lation thereto.
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MOVED by the Appropriation Committee:
No action.
MOVED the following substitute motion by Mr. Pompeo:
That a committee of five be appointed by the Moderator to investigate the safety of the Ralph Talbot School Walkway, said committee to include one member of the School Committee, one member of the Ralph Talbot PTA, Police Chief O'Kane, and said committee to report at the next Annual Town Meeting or next Special Town Meeting.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Pompeo, Mr. Amabile of the Board of Selectmen, and residents in the area affected.
Comes now the question on the substitute motion by Mr. Pompeo. Vote was taken and, the Moderator being in doubt, a teller count was ordered. Vote and count were taken and the tellers reported 67 votes in the affirmative and 59 votes in the negative. The Moderator then declared the substitute motion by Mr. Pompeo.
SO VOTED.
ARTICLE 52. (On Petition and By Direction of Selectmen.) To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of money necessary to macadamize the surface of the Ralph Talbot School Walkway, or take any other action in relation thereto.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: No action.
ARTICLE 53. (On Petition and By Direction of Selectmen.) To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of money necessary to provide (in lieu of full fencing) responsible adult supervision of the children going to and from the Ralph Talbot School across the Walkway, or take any other action in relation thereto.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: No action.
ARTICLE 54. (By Direction of Selectmen.) To see if the Town will vote and appropriate by taxation or otherwise the sum of $8,000.00 for the Town's share in the South Shore Mosquito Control District, 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 raise and appro- priate the sum of $8,000.00 for the Town's share on the South Shore Mos- quito Control District, and that the Board of Public Works be instructed to notify the South Shore Mosquito Control District of the needs of the Town.
$8,000.00
ARTICLE 55. (By Direction of Selectmen.) To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $500.00 for the purpose of main- taining, during the ensuing year, the mosquito control works as estimated and certified to by the State Reclamation Board in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 112, Acts of 1931, 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 Town vote to raise and appro- priate the sum of $500.00 for the purpose of maintaining during the en- suing year the Mosquito Control Works as estimated and certified to by the State Reclamation Board in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 112, Acts of 1931.
$500.00
ARTICLE 56. (On Petition and By Direction of Selectmen.) To see if the Town will vote to accept the gift of the Cowing House, so-called, on Commercial Street, from the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston, or take any other action in relation thereto.
MOVED by the Appropriation Committee:
No action.
Discussion ensued involving residents of the Town and Mr. Cain. Upon request by a resident of the Town, Mr. Cain presented the following motion :
MOVED the following substitute motion by Mr. Cain:
That a committee be appointed to bring in a recommendation to the next Special Town Meeting relative to the preservation of the Cowing House.
Comes now the question on the substitute motion by Mr. Cain. Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the substitute motion by Mr. Cain LOST.
MOVED the following substitute motion by Mr. Cain:
That a committee of five citizens be appointed by the Moderator to study the feasibility and cost of salvaging the important architectural details of the front and side facades of the Cowing House and storing these materials until they can be incorporated in some appropriate con- struction, said committee to report at the next Town Meeting.
Further discussion ensued involving several Town Meeting members.
Comes now the question on the substitute motion by Mr. Cain. Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the substitute motion by Mr. Cain LOST.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriate Com- mittee.
SO VOTED.
ARTICLE 57. (On Petition and By Direction of Selectmen.) To see if the Town will vote to move and relocate the Cowing House in a suitable location, or take any other action in relation thereto.
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