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Provided further, that the Town 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 in- curred 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 rivers, and streams, harbors, tidewa- ters, foreshores and shores along a public beach outside of Boston Har- bor, including the Merrimack and Connecticut rivers, in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, and the Board of Select- men is authorized to execute and deliver a bond of indemnity therefor to the Commonwealth.
ARTICLE 23. (At Request of Board of Public Works). To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate by taxation, transfer and/or borrow the sum of $10,000.00 for Shore Protection from the Fort Point Seawall along River St. westerly to the vicinity of Neck St.
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Also, to see if the Town will 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 in- curred 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 rivers and streams, harbors, tidewa- ters, foreshores and shores along a public beach outside of Boston Har- bor, in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, and authorize the Board of 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: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $10,000.00 for shore protection from the Fort Point Seawall, along River Street, westerly to the vicinity of Neck Street, provided that the sum of money named shall be made available only if the State, un- der General Laws, Chapter 91, will pay a sum of money proportionate to the cost of construction under the provisions of said Chapter; and further provided, that said work be done under the direction of the Board of Public Works, and/or the State Department of Public Works. 10,000.00
Provided further, that the Town assume liability in the manner priveded 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 in- curred 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 rivers, and streams, harbors, tidewa- ters, foreshores and shores along a public beach outside of Boston Har- bor, including the Merrimack and Connecticut rivers, in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, and the Board of Select- men is authorized to execute and deliver a bond of idemnity therefor to the Commonwealth.
ARTICLE 24. (At Request of Board of Public Works). To see if the Town will vote to authorize and direct the Board of Selectmen to release the Town's interest in and to transfer and convey to the owner a portion of sewer easement 10' wide and 120' long located in Lot 100-Block 166-Sheet 14 as shown on a plan by Frank S. Lagrot- teria, Town Engineer, entitled "Plan Showing Release of a Portion of Town of Weymouth Sewer Easement" dated December 4, 1961, Plan No. 1241B 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 and direct the Board of Selectmen to release for the sum of $1.00 the Town's interest in and to transfer and convey to the owner a portion of sewer easement 10' wide and 120' long located in Lot 100-Block 166-Sheet 14, as shown on a plan by Frank S. Lagrotteria, Town Engineer, en- titled, "Plan Showing Release of a Portion of Town of Weymouth Sewer Easement," dated December 4, 1961, Plan No. 1341B, filed with the Town Clerk.
ARTICLE 25. (At Request of Board of Public Works). To see what action the Town will take to acquire by gift, purchase or take by
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eminent domain approximately 13 acres of land located near the south- erly end of Whitman's Pond near the entrance to Swamp River, for the purpose of developing an emergency water supply, and to acquire the necessary 50 foot roadway to Pleasant and/or Middle Streets, 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 take by Right of Eminent Domain, in fee, together with all rights, therein, approxi- mately 13 acres of land located near the southerly end of Whitman's Pond near the entrance to Swamp River, for the purpose of developing an emergency water supply, and to acquire the necessary 50 foot road- way to Pleasant and/or Middle Streets, 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, and $1.00 shall be appropriated from tax levy for this purpose. $ 1.00
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Gunn and Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropriation Committee.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
ARTICLE 26. (At Request of Board of Public Works). To see if the Town will place tlie Public Works Garage and Office Building on Winter Street. under the jurisdiction and control of the Board of Pub- lic Works as provided in Chapter 40, Section 3, of the General Laws, 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 place the Pub- lic Works Garage and Office Building on Winter Street, under the jurisdiction and control of the Board of Public Works, as provided in Chapter 40, Section 3, of the General Laws.
ARTICLE 27. (At Request of Board of Public Works). To see if, the Town will vote to raise and appropriate by taxation, transfer and/or borrow a sum of money to be used for the Shore Protection of the Town Marina and vicinity of Beach Rd. and to construct a Town launching ramp as proposed by the "Study and Report Proposal Marina Revelop- ment Weymouth Back River"; also 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 De- partment of Public Works of Massachusetts, for the improvement, de- velopment, maintenance and protection of tidal and non-tidal rivers and streams, harbors, tidewaters, foreshores, and shores along a public beach outside of Boston Harbor, in accordance with Section 11 of Chap- ter 91 of the General Laws, and authorize the Board of Selectmen to execute and deliver a bond of indemnity therefor to the Commonwealth; or take any other action in relation thereto.
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MOVED by the Appropriation Committee:
That the Town vote to raise the sum of $10,000.00 by tax levy to be used for the shore protection of the Town Marina and vicinity of Beach Road, and to construct a Town launching ramp as proposed by the "Study and Report Proposal Marina Development Weymouth Back River." Provided furthr, that the sum of money shall be made avail- able only if the State, under General Laws, Chapter 91, will pay a sum of money proportionate to the cost of construction under the provisions of said Chapter $ 10,000.00
Provided further, that the Town assume liability in the manner provided by Section 29, of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, as amended by Chapter 516 and 524, Acts of 1950, for all damages that may be in curred 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 rivers, and streams, harbors, tidewa- ters, foreshores and shores along a public beach outside of Boston Har- bor, including the Merrimack and Connecticut Rivers, in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, and the Board of Select- men is authorized to execute and deliver a bond of indemnity therefor to the Commonwealth.
Provided further, that such work shall be done by private contract, under the direction of the Board of Public Works and/or State Depart- ment of Public Works.
Mr. Walter T. Ollen, attorney representing abutters, requested per- mission to speak and, there being no objection, permission was granted by the Moderator.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
ARTICLE 28. (At Request of Board of Public Works). To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate by taxation, transfer and/or borrowing a sum of money for the construction and maintenance of various items in the Town of Weymouth Parks and Playgrounds, monies to be spent under the direction of the Department of Public Works, or take any other action in relation thereto.
MOVED by the Appropriation Committee:
That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $11,930.00 by tax levy for the following items; said money to be expended under the di- rection of the Board of Public Works. $ 11,930.00
1. Fencing $4,030.00
2. Bituminous Concrete 1,500.00
3. New Buildings 3,150.00
4. General Construction 2,500.00
5. New Equipment 750.00
and at locations selected by the Park Commissioners.
Discussion ensued involving several Town Meeting Members and Town Officials.
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MOVED the following amendment by Mr. Moran:
That Item 3 under this Article, New Buildings, be built on the Little League Field on the James T. O'Sullivan Playground.
Further discussion ensued involving Mr. O'Donnell, Mr. Moran and Mr. Gunn.
MOVED the following amendment by Mr. Tirrell:
That Item 3 under this Article, New Buildings, be built on the Mosquito Plain Playground.
Comes now the question on the amendment by Mr. Tirrell.
SO VOTED
Comes now the question on the motion of the Appropriation Com- mittee as thus amended by the amendment by Mr. Tirrell.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
ARTICLE 29. (By Request of the Incinerator Committee, Board of Selectmen and Board of Public Works). To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate by taxation, transfer and/or borrowing funds for the purpose of bringing up to date a report with recommenda- tions and to make necessary borings for an incinerator, or take any other action in relation thereto.
MOVED by the Appropriation Committee:
That the Town vote to raise and appropriate from tax levy, the sum of $9,500.00 for the purpose of bringing up to date a report, with recommendations, and to take the necessary borings for an incinera- tor; said sum to be expended by a Committee consisting of the present Incinerator Committee, increased by the addition of the Superintend- ent of Public Works and one (1) member of the Board of Selectmen, and two citizens of the Town; said Committee to be appointed by the Moderator. $ 9,500.00
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Garrison, Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropriation Committee; Mr. Bell, Mr. Nolan, and Mr. Bilo- deau, Superintendend of Public Works.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
ARTICLE 30. (At Request of Board of Public Works). To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate by taxation, transfer and/or borrowing funds to purchase and install additional chlorinating facilities at Filter Plant, and to construct the necessary addition for this facility; or take any other action in relation thereto.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: No action, subject matter covered un- der Item 11 of Article 1.
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ARTICLE 31. (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, in fee, under Chapter 79 of the General Laws for the purpose of future Marina development the low water and flat rights of the abutters between mean high tide and mean low tide as indicated on a plan drawn by Frank Lagrotteria, Town Engineer, dated December 28, 1961, Plan 1245B, or take any other action in relation thereto.
MOVED by the Appropriation Committee:
That the Town vote to acquire by gift, purchase, or take by Emi- nent Domain, in fee, together with all rights therein, under Chapter 79 of the General Laws, for the purpose of future Marina development; the low water and flat rights of abutters between mean high tide and mean low tide, as indicated on the Plan drawn by Frank Lagrotteria, Town Engineer, dated December 28, 1961, Plan No. 1245B, filed with the Town Clerk and that the sum of $1.00 be raised from tax levy for
this purpose. $ 1.00
Mr. Walter T. Ollen, attorney representing abutters, requested permission to speak and, there being no objection, permission was granted by the Moderator.
Lengthy discussion ensued involving several Town Meeting Mem- bers, Town Officials, and citizens of the Town.
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 122 votes in the affirmative and 5 votes in the negative. The Moderator then ruled that the motion by the Appropri- ation Committee, having received the necessary two-thirds vote in the affirmative, was
SO VOTED
MOVED to adjourn.
Vote was taken and the Moderator declared that the motion to ad- journ was LOST.
ARTICLE 32. (By Direction of Board of Selectmen). To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate by taxation, transfer and/or borrowing the sum of $1,500.00 to install on the existing traffic light installation at intersection of Broad and Middle Street, Central Square, a pedestrian actuated push button control for pedestrian lights, said work to be done under the direction of the Board of Selectmen, or take and other action in relation thereto.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: That the Town vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of $1,500.00 from tax levy for the purpose of install- ing on the existing traffic light installation, at the intersection of Broad and Middle Streets, Central Square, a pedestrian actuated push- button control for pedestrian lights, which work to be done under the direction of the Board of Selectmen. $ 1,500.00
ARTICLE 33. (By Direction of Board of Selectmen). To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate by taxation, transfer and/or
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borrowing a sum of money for the constructiin of retaining wall on Wessagussett Road, in the area between Pecksuot Road and Massasoit Road, or take any other action in relation thereto.
MOVED by the Appropriation Committee:
No action.
MOVED the following substitute motion by Mr. Lane:
That the subject matter of this Article be referred to the Public Works Department for a study, report and recommendations to be made at the 1963 Annual Town Meeting.
Comes now the question on the substitute motion by Mr. Lane.
SO VOTED
ARTICLE 34. (By Direction of Board of Selectmen). To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate by taxation, transfer and/or borrowing for the purpose of acquiring by gift, pur- chase or take by right of eminent domain in fee, or as otherwise speci- fied, lands along East Street, Weymouth, Mass., as shown on a plan en- titled "Plan of Proposed Widening of East Street, Weymouth, Massa- chusetts," in accordance with Chapter 79 of the General Laws for the purpose of alteration, widening and reconstructing of said street, 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 acquire by gift, purchase, or take by Right of Eminent Domain, in fee, together with all rights therein lands along East Street, Weymouth, Massachusetts, as shown on plan entitled, "Plan of Proposed Widening of East Street, Weymouth, Massachusetts" on file with the Town Clerk in accordance with Chapter 79 of the General Laws for the purpose of alteration, widening and reconstructing of said Street, and that the sum of $1.00 be raised and appropriated from tax levy for this purpose. 1.00
ARTICLE 35. (By Direction of Board of Selectmen). To see what action the Town will take on our bonded indebtedness or take any other action in relation thereto.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: No action.
(Articles 36 and 37 were previously considered.)
ARTICLE 38. (On Request and by Direction of Board of Select- men). To see if the Town will vote to the renaming of Columbian Square to the Daniel L. O'Donnell Square.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: No action.
ARTICLE 39. (By Direction of Board of Selectmen). To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate by taxation, transfer and/or borrowing a sum of money for a survey of town-owned cemeteries and to explore the possibility of the Town taking over operations of certain privately-owned cemeteries, or take any other action in relation thereto.
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MOVED by the Appropriation Committee:
That the subject matter of this Article be referred to a commit- tee of three (3) consisting of the Town Counsel, a member of the Board of Selectmen and a member of the Board of Public Works, to consider this matter and report back at a future Town Meeting; said Commit- tee to be appointed by the Moderator.
MOVED the following amendment by Mr. Lane:
That the sum of $2,500.00 be raised and appropriated for a proper survey and report by this Committee.
MOVED the following amendment by Mr. O'Donnell:
That the subject matter of this Article be referred to a committee of five (5) consisting of the Town Counsel, a member of the Board of Selectmen, a member of the Board of Public Works, and two represen- tatives of privately owned cemeteries, to consider this matter and re- port back at a future Town Meeting; said Committee to be appointed by the Moderator.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appro- priation Committee, and Mr. Lane and Mr. Carter of the Board of Selectmen.
Comes now the question on the amendment by Mr. Lane.
Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the amendment by Mr. Lane LOST.
Comes now the question on the amendment by Mr. O'Donnell.
Vote was taken and the Moderator declared the amendment by Mr. O'Donnell LOST.
Comes now the question on the motion by the Appropriation Com- mittee.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED
ARTICLE 40. (By Direction of Board of Selectmen). To see what action the Town will take to amend Chapter 61 of the Acts of 1921 pertaining to the filling of any vacancy caused by the absence, death, or inability to serve as the Town Moderator.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: That the Town accept the provisions of Chapter 61 of the Acts of 1921 as amended by Chapter 147 of the Acts of 1962.
ARTICLE 41. (By Direction of Board of Selectmen). To see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate from the excess and defi- ciency account to create a stabilization fund as provided by Chapter 40, Section 5B of the General Laws (Ter. Ed.), or take any other action in relation thereto.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was
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UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: That the Town vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of $200,000.00 to a Stabilization Fund as provided by Chapter 40 Section 5B of the General Laws, and to meet said appro- priation $200,000.00 shall be appropriated from the Excess and Defi- ciency Account.
$200,000.00
ARTICLE 42. (By Direction of Board of Selectmen). To see if the Town will vote regulations for the control of premises of Class II and Class III Auto Dealers.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: No action. Action already taken un- der Articles 95 and 96.
ARTICLE 43. (By Direction of Board of Selectmen). Is is here- by determined that there exists in the Town of Weymouth the need for an Urban Renewal program or programs therein in accordance with provisions of Section 26XX of Chapter 121, of the General Laws of the Comonwealth of Massachusetts, as amended.
It is hereby determined that there is a need for a Redevelopment. Authority in the Town of Weymouth for the purpose of engaging in Urban Renewal and land assembly and redevelopment projects and that it is in the public interest that such Authority be organized in the Town of Weymouth in accordance with the provision of Section 26QQ of Chapter 121 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachu- setts, as amended, and that such Authority be organized and established and that the Selectmen be and are authorized and directed to take any and all necessary steps required for the appointment of members of said Authority and for the Authority the sum of Five Hundered Dollars ($500.00) is hereby appropriated, said sum to be transferred from the E. & D. fund, or take any other action in relation thereto.
MOVED by the Appropriation Committee:
It is hereby determined that there exists in the Town of Wey- mouth the need for an Urban Renewal program or programs therein in accordance with provisions of Section 26XX of Chapter 121, of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as amended.
It is hereby determined that there is a need for a Redevolpment Authority in the Town of Weymouth for the purpose of engaging in Urban Renewal and land assembly and redevelopment projects and that it is in the public interest that such Authority be organized in the Town of Weymouth in accordance with the provisions of Section 26QQ of Chapter 121 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massa- chusetts, as amended, and that such Authority be organized and es- tablished and that the Selectmen be and are authorized and directed to take any and all necessary steps required for the appointment of mem- bers of said Authority and for the Authority the sum of $250.00 is hereby raised and appropriated from tax levy.
Discussion ensued involving Mr. Lane, Mr. Carter and Mr. Amabile of the Board of Selectmen; Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropria- tion Committee; and Mr. O'Donnell.
Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was
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UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: That the subject matter of the Arti- cle be laid on the table.
Upon motion duly made by Mr. Newton, Secretary of the Appropri- ation Committee, it was
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: That the Annual Town Meeting ad- journ at 11:55 P.M. until 7:45 Friday, March 9, 1962.
A true copy. Attest: HARRY CHRISTENSEN Town Clerk
ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 1962
The Adjourned Annual Town Meeting was called to order at 7:45 o'clock in the evening of Friday, March 9, 1962, by the Annual Modera- tor, Mr. Philip T. Jones.
Prayer for Divine Guidance was offered by Rev. Richard O. Burns, Pastor of the Universalist Church, South Weymouth.
There were no Town Meeting Members to be sworn.
The Moderator ordered a teller count to establish the presence of a quorum. Teller count was made and the tellers reported 134 Town Meeting Members present. The Moderator then declared a quorum present.
We now continue with consideration of the Articles in the Warrant. Upon motion duly made by the Appropriation Committee, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: To take Article 43 from the table.
ARTICLE 43. (By Direction of Board of Selectmen). It is hereby determined that there exists in the Town of Weymouth the need for an Urban Renewal program or programs in accordance with provisions of Section 26XX of Chapter 121, of the General Laws of the Common- wealth of Massachusetts, as amended.
It is hereby determined that there is a need for a Dedevelopment. Authority in the Town of Weymouth for the purpose of engaging in Urban Renewal and land assembly and redevelopment projects and that it is in the public interest that such Authority be organized in the Town of Weymouth in accordance with the provision of Section 26QQ of Chapter 121 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massa- chusetts, as amended, and that such Authority be organized and estab- lished and that the Selectmen be and are authorized and directed to take any and all necessary steps required for the appointment of mem- bers of said Authority and for the Authority the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) is hereby appropriated, said sum to be transferred from the E. & D. fund, or take any other action in relation thereto.
MOVED by the Appropriation Committee:
It is hereby determined that there exists in the Town of Wey- mouth the need for an Urban Renewal program or programs therin
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in accordance with provisions of Section 26XX of Chapter 121, of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as amended.
It is hereby determined that there is a need for a Redevelopment; Authority in the Town of Weymouth for the purpose of engaging in Urban Renewal and land assembly and redevelopment projects and that it is in the public interest that such Authority be organized in the Town of Weymouth in accordance with the provision of Section 26QQ of Chapter 121 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachu- setts, as amended, and that such Authority be organized and established and that the Selectmen be and are authorized and directed to take any and all necessary steps required for the appointment of members of said Authority and for the Authority the sum of $250.00 is hereby $ 250.00 raised and appropriate from tax levy
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