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3. Gate House and Dam at Great Pond 4,000.00
VII. SHORE PROTECTION AND BEACH FACILITIES-1963. PROPOSED 1964
As of January, 1963, the following items were in backlog:
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CONSTRUCTION ANALYSIS - DRAINAGE CONTRACTS 1956-PRESENT
Drain Contract
12" Pipe
15" Pipe
18" Pipe
24" Pipe
30" Pipe
36" Pipe
42"1 54" Pipe | Pipe
66" Pipe
R. C. Culvert
Channel
M. H.
C. B.
Costs
# 1
296
40
1204
8
$ 49, 300. 50
#2
557
619
395
488
357
170
1141
1941
18
11
127,225. 27
#3
8047
1927
1233
1780
1028
183
930
70
72
154, 385. 25
# 4
151
27
22
255
294
8
2
68,763. 08
#5
595
146
309
539
12
9
17,655. 25
#6
289
431
27
60
3100
6
5
70,513. 75
#7
57
248
625
7
19,861. 10
#8
3205
1740
6
1251
30
29
66,263. 50
#9
309
432
85
2285
3
8
32,964. 50
# 10
880
660
1103
80
4670
15
10
48,486. 69
#11
2093
340
618
1215
1200
26
13
131,991. 40
#12
1575
415
930
15
24
43,940.59
Sewer #32
60
14,395.00
# 44
80
16,800.00
TOTAL
18054
3705
5098
3841
2818
3299
250
1759
1215
579
14126
218
183
$862, 545. 88
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CONSTRUCTION ANALYSIS ROAD CONTRACTS 1956-PRESENT
Road Contract
12" Pipe
15" Pipe
18" Pipe
24" Pipe
30" Pipe
36" Pipe
42" Pipe
66" Pipe
M. H.
C. B.
Roadway Footage
Curb Footage
Sidewalk Footage
Costs
# 1
3453
806
407
39
127
163
382
29
41
4,250
6,948
7,585
$179, 897. 71
2
1402
237
222
9
13
1,595
102
44,658.22
3
500
836
1,150
32,433. 35
4
3969
51
537
367
31
34
3,302
5,844
6,222
172,144.16
5
1597
1323
42
108
20
27
2,400
4,279
5,727
82,894. 51
6
60
1
775
1,053
1,210
19,642. 44
7
923
364
7
19
3,300
4,073
5,155
117,168.34
8
840
88
84
11
13
1,810
3,011
3,470
65,357.53
9
354
120
1315
8
14
1,560
2,753
3,589
65,627.42
10
1432
730
15
17
1,820
3,079
3,472
66,446. 63
11
2750
90
15
21
2,760
4,569
5,310
114, 152. 25
12
1863
600
225
18
30
2,800
4,938
5,750
179,586. 37
13
130
1
70,573.60
14
2118
178
100
14
29
3,895
7,846
5,740
154, 690. 98
TOTAL
20701
3729
653
2222
989
638
442
222
179
258
30,767
49,331
54,380
$1,365, 263. 51
298
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MASTER DRAINAGE - INSTALLED BY DEVELOPERS
Location
18' Pipe
24' Pipe
30 Pipe
361 Pipe
48' Pipe
M. H.
Mill River Knoll
1
210
240
540
6
Heritage Lane
2
208
930
120
8
First National Store
3
195
74
332
4
TOTAL
210
643
1470
194
332
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SUMMARY DRAINAGE
12" Pipe
15" Pipe
18" Pipe
24" Pipe
30" Pipe
36" Pipe
42" Pipe
48" Pipe
54" Pipe
66'' Pipe
Culvert
Channel
M.H.
C.B.
Drain Contracts
18,054
3,705
5,098
3,841
2,818
3,299
250
1,759
1,215
579
14,126
218
183
Road Contracts
20,701
3,729
653
2,222
989
638
442
222
179
258
Developers
210
643
1,470
194
332
18
TOTAL
38,755
7,434
5,961
6,706
5,277
4,131
692
332
1,759
1,437
579
14,126
415
441
Total 85, 189' or 16. 5 miles of master drainage
1. Continuation of Shore Protection, Regatta Rd. $20, 000 voted 1959
2. Shore Protection - Driftway 10, 000 voted 1960
3. Continuation Shore Protection Regatta Rd. 12, 500 voted 1960
4. Continuation Shore Protection Regatta Rd. 10, 000 voted 1961
5. Dredging - Yacht Basin, Wessagussett Beach 15, 000 voted 1962
6. Shore Protection River St. 10, 000 voted 1962
7. Marina Protection 10, 000 voted 1962
8. Silt removal and Drainage, Weymouth Landing 21,000 voted 1961-2
In 1963, the State Department of Public Works, Waterways Division ap- proved and had constructed Item 2, Shore Protection, Driftway.
Due to the four year delay, the funds available for this project were in- sufficient to carry the shore protection the full distance necessary.
1964, the State Department of Public Works has optimistically indicated backlog Items 1, 3, 4, and 6 will be grouped into one contract and be let out for bid early winter, 1964.
1964. The State has also indicated that through the Public Access Board it has been authorized to design and draw up the plans for a boat launching ramp and parking area at the Marina site. This work will be done at no cost to the Town. Due to the workload in the State Division of Waterways, it is doubtful this work will be completed in time for the 1964 season.
VIII. SIDEWALK PROGRAM - 1963. PROPOSED 1964
1963 Construction - Contractor, Weymouth Asphalt - $20, 000.00
1. Charmade Rd. (curb and sidewalk - Nash School)
2. Middle St. at Central Square (widening at stores)
3. Main St. (Rte. 18) from Washington St. to Winter St.
4. Charles St. Whitman's Pond Beach
5. Lake St. from Housing Project to Middle St.
The Lake St. construction completed this stretch of roadway; Highway Division then treated entire surface of roadway within the secondary feeder-road program.
1964 Construction. It is proposed to consider more streets for sidewalk construction that are in the secondary feeder classification and then follow through with repaving of entire street width.
There is also a growing need for repair and replacement of many of the older sidewalks.
Many areas where sewer installation has been recently completed neces- sitates extensive repair work to the sidewalks.
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IX. ACCEPTED STREETS - TO DATE - PROPOSED 1964
1958-1963 Accepted and Constructed
Constructed
Date
Number Accepted
Type Constructed
Developer
Town Forces
1958
22
Stone
1
Bit. Conc.
5
-
Oil & Sand
10
Repaired by 10
1959
9
Stone
1
Bit. Conc.
11
5
Oil & Sand
1
2
1960
14
Stone
-
2
Bit. Conc.
2
4
Oil & Sand
3
Repaired by 3
1961
10
Stone
-
-
Bit. Conc.
9
7
Oil & Sand
4
Repaired by 4
1962
15
Stone
1
12
Oil & Sand
1963
11
Stone
-
1 1 8 1 8 -
Backlog to Date
Street
Year Accepted
Preparation Complete
Bayside Ave.
1962
Sewer, water complete
Sagamore Rd.
1962
Sewer, water complete
Wituwamat Rd.
1957-1961
All utilities o. k. Base completed
Beecher Rd.
1963
Rogers St.
1963
-
Lindale Ave.
1963
Sewer complete
1964 Streets Petitioned for Acceptance
Street
Footage
Estimated Cost
Recommendation
Aspinwall Ave.
264'
$ 4,700.00
Yes
Back River Rd.
308'
10,750.00
Hold over
Bradford Rd.
795'
0
Yes
Cranch St.
6751
18,400.00
Yes
Davids Island Rd.
790'
28,200.00
Hold over
Davis Ave.
298'
6,125.00
Hold over
Ford Rd.
340'
5,125.00
Hold over
Ivy Rd.
374'
6,140.00
Hold over
-
-
Bit. Conc.
Oil & Sand
-
Bit. Conc.
6
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1964 Streets Petitioned for Acceptance (cont'd)
Street
Footage
Estimated Cost
Recommendation
Lindbergh Ave.
365'
17,650.00
Hold over
Okala Rd.
267'
4,150.00
Hold over
Overlook Rd.
1080'
34,050.00
Hold over
Patterson St.
800'
23,000.00
Hold over
Rosina Rd.
5001
8,650.00
Hold over
Shepards Lane
478'
15,250.00
Yes
Weaver Rd.
543'
4,880.00
Yes
Winona Way
412'
6,850.00
Yes
Richards Rd.
120'
3,350.00
Yes
Wharf St.
292'
3,700.00
Yes
Total recommended "Accepted"
$ 57,130.00
of which - Water
$11,380.00
- Sewer
21,000.00
- Highway
24,750.00
57,130.00
Total recommended "Hold Over"
$143, 840. 00
of which - Water
$41,840.00
Sewer
32,700.00
- Highway
69,300.00
$143,840. 00
Total Petitioned for Acceptance
$200, 970. 00
of which - Water
$53,200.00
- Sewer
53,700.00
- Highway
94,050.00
$200, 970. 00
X. SUMMARY OF SPECIAL ARTICLES 1963 - PROPOSED 1964
1963
Proposed 1964
1. Accepted Streets
$ 19,608.00
57,130.00
2. Highway (Chapt. 90)
88,000.00
90,000.00
3. Master Highway
178,000.00
178,000.00
4. Master Highway Chapt. 822
72,465. 02
72,465. 02
5. Sidewalk Program
20,000.00
40,000.00
6. Sewers - Particular
136,000.00
37,200.00
7. Sewers - Common
511, 700.00
435,000.00
8. Sewers - Common Fed. Aid
-
205,000.00
9. Dutch Elm
1,000.00
10,000.00
10. Master Drainage
50,000.00
75,000.00
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11. Master Drain Back River 1.00
12. Sp. Article Park 11,475.00
13. Drainage (1962) 10,000.00
14. Sp. Article Anthony Rd.
600.00
15. Sp. Article Little League Field (Central) 2,500.00
1,00 (14, 000.00)
-
-
Capital Outlay
$1,101, 349. 02
$1,213, 796. 02
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PLANNING BOARD
Seated Left to Right: John J. Savage, Jr., Secretary, William F. White, Chairman Ralph A. Larsen, Vice-Chairman
Standing Left to Right: Robert E. Simon, Merle S. Averill, Elton B. Given, Jr., Donald G. Putnam_
Planning Board Weymouth, Massachusetts
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen of the Town of Weymouth Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
During the year 1963 the Planning Board met formally some thirty-nine (39) times, in addition to three group inspections of sites, and numerous informal conferences. Seven meetings were held with the Master Plan consultants Edwards & Kelcey, and joint meetings were held with the Building Inspection, Engineering and Health Agent's offices; with the Zoning by-law committee; Board of Zoning Appeals; Board of Selectmen; Industrial Development Com- mission; and, the Redevelopment Authority. Public hearings were held as required by Town by-laws and/or the Massachusetts General Laws.
A review of the records shows the following figures.
a. Number of meetings - 39
b. Items of business presented to the Board - 300
c. Public hearings - 21
d. Bond releases - 7
e. Subdivision plans finally approved - 6
f. Subdivision plans disapproved - 3 (note-one plan disapproved for failure to appear)
g. Field inspections by the Board - 10
h. Field inspections by members - total unknown
i. Plans endorsed "Approval under the subdivision control law not required" - 59
j. Government of Board - 36
k. Sketches examined, preliminary plans reviewed, advice and explanation of subdivision control law requirements, etc. - 109
1. Special meetings - 13
During the year 1963 use of more detailed application forms was followed to supply detailed information required from applicants and minutes of meetings were directed to those officers of the town dealing with building, etc.
The clear trend is an increase in the work load in coming years, and the items presented becoming constantly more difficult due to the decreasing number of choice building lots available.
The authority in the hands of the Planning Board is limited but to the extent possible the Board is attempting to encourage the growth of the Town and pre- vent substandard or slum areas from being created. The co-operation of other Town Departments is needed to accomplish this end.
At the time of this report the Master Plan report is being printed and should be available for distribution shortly. This report will be of great help to all departments in future planning.
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Board of Selectmen
Planning Board
During 1963, the Board lost the services of a senior member of the Board, Frank J. Homeyer, by resignation; and also its' Chairman Walter B. Heffernan. The two vacancies were filled by the election of Donald Putnam and the appointment of Robert Simon.
The Board wishes to express its' appreciation for: the invaluable advice on engineering matters affecting the Town and Planning Board by Frank Lagrotteria, Town Engineer; assistance and co-operation of the Town Clerk, Harry Christensen and Town Treasurer, R. Chester Lopaus on matters re- lating to surety bonds, etc. ; the late Building Inspector, Andrew A. Chis- holm and Health Agent, Henry F. Godin for the co-operation of their depart- ments; the office of the Town Counsel, Robert H. Gaughen, Esq. for advice on legal matters; and to all other town officials and employees for their aid.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM F. WHITE, Chairman RALPH A. LARSEN, Vice-Chairman JOHN J. SAVAGE, JR. Secretary MERLE S. AVERILL ELTON B. GIVEN, JR. DONALD G. PUTNAM ROBERT E. SIMON
Weymouth Planning Board
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INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Standing Left to Right: Percy Benjamin, Representative, Joseph E. Connolly, John P. O'Connor, Thomas A. McGrath, John Striano, Representative
Seated Left to Right: Margaret Heaver, Secretary, Bradford S. Pratt, Chairman, Edward W. Owens, Jr., Vice-Chairman
REPORT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Honorable Board of Selectmen Weymouth, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
Herewith submitted is the Annual Report of the Industrial Development Commission for the year 1963.
The new National Guard Armory was opened in October. The commis- sion assisted in finding the location for them.
The Norfolk County Trust Company opened its new Branch at the junc- tion of Routes 3 and 18 in October. This commission supplied them with data that helped them to decide on coming to Weymouth.
The Shopping Centers are still planning to expand the facilities at Middle and Washington Streets. Subsoil conditions discovered after their previous plans were made has been partially responsible for the delay. The commission furnished them with data to assist in their decision to locate here.
Nelson Precast Concrete Company are still planning to build in Weymouth but have been delayed in starting construction due to title diffi- culties.
Hudson Bus Company expect to start building in the spring.
Old Colony Knitting Mills of Newton and Hingham leased 30, 000 square feet of floor space in the Minot Folding Box Company as a result of our suggestions.
Contacts have been made with close to 100 prospects that have indicated a possible interest in Weymouth. Practically all have been furnished data on our Town and most of them have been supplied with data on sites or buildings that are available. A large number of them have not made a decision as yet and are being followed.
Microsonics, Inc. moved into their new plant in October 1962 when they employed 35 have expanded their operations and now employ 50. The com- mission played a major part in locating this industry in Weymouth.
Members and representatives of the commission have worked closely with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Massachusetts Department of Commerce, and with the develop- ment men of the Massachusetts Electric Company and the N. Y. N. H. & H. R. R. Company. Several leads have resulted from these contacts.
Several local real estate companies have recently taken a special inter- est in industrial development and the Commission's representatives are cooperating with them in an effort to bring more industry and business into Town.
Many complimentary remarks have been received about the Weymouth Story, compiled by this commission, that presents to industry many facts
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that help prospects to know the economics and social facts, as well as the type of government in Weymouth. An additional printing was necessary during the year. These booklets are presented to Industry and Business that are considering our town for a location.
A very attractive smaller folder was also prepared and printed giving some of these facts in very brief form. Over 1, 000 of these folders have thus far been mailed to industries that it is thought would be an asset to Weymouth. It is hoped they will become interested in our town when they are planning new facilities. Mailing of this folder will continue.
A new slogan was adopted by the commission - "Weymouth, the Ideal Town for Light Industry" - which is very suitable for our Town.
The sign on the Southeast Expressway - north side of Route 128, ad- vertising the Town, was repainted with the new slogan, "Weymouth, the Ideal Town for Light Industry. "
Advertisements were carried in the Boston papers inviting industry to locate in Weymouth.
The December 6th. issue of the New England Real Estate Journal was devoted especially to Weymouth through the cooperation of local business men who advertised in the publication. This weekly journal has a 5, 000 circulation to Real Estate Companies throughout the East and industries.
The commission greatly appreciates the support it received the past year in having the Zoning By-Laws revised as to size of lots and ground coverage.
The commission meets every other Thursday and holds special meet- ings when necessary.
Close cooperation has been given to the Redevelopment Authority.
One necessity for better results in bringing industry to Weymouth is ad- ditional Expressway accesses at or near the industrially zoned areas.
The commission and representatives met with the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Industrial Planning Committee.
In addition to developing new industrial sites the commission also was very active in retaining our existing industries and businesses and filling available business and industrial buildings. For example Old Colony Knit- ting Mills in the Minot Folding Box Company and Milham Products have taken one entire floor in the Francer Manufacturing Building.
The commission eagerly awaits the completion of the incinerator so that we may be able to develop the area adjoining the incinerator.
The year 1963 has been a year of planning in cooperation with town boards on just what could be accomplished in the near future to eliminate some of the problems we have had to face in the past. Along this plan we have obtained the services of the leading industrial consultant firm who made several studies and renderings of proposed industrial parks.
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We wish to thank the Board of Selectmen and other Town Boards and Departments for their cooperation in our efforts to arrange a "Climate" that will bring industry and business to Weymouth.
Respectfully submitted, . BRADFORD S. PRATT, Chairman EDWARD W. OWENS, JR., Vice Chairman JOSEPH E. CONNOLLY THOMAS A. MCGRATH JOHN P. O'CONNOR
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HOUSING AUTHORITY
Richard C. McIntosh, Treasurer, Francis H. Maguire, Assistant Treasurer, Bertie J. Blanchard, Vice-Chairman, Plumer E. Pope
Missing: Alfred W. Cadman, Chairman
REPORT OF WEYMOUTH HOUSING AUTHORITY
To : The Honorable Board of Selectmen
From: Weymouth Housing Authority
Commissioners
Bertie J. Blanchard Chairman
Francis H. Maguire
Vice Chairman
Plumer E. Pope
Treasurer
Richard C. McIntosh
Asst. Treasurer
Alfred W. Cadman
Member
DECLARATION OF POLICY under the UNITED STATES HOUSING ACT OF 1949
It states that:
"The general welfare and security of the Nation and the health and living standard of it's people require housing production and related community develop- ment sufficient to remedy the serious housing short- age, the elimination of sub-standard and inadequate housing through the clearance of slums and blighted areas, and the realization, as soon as feasible, of the goal of a decent home and a suitable living en- vironment for every American family, thus contri- buting to the development and redevelopment of com- munities and the advancement of the growth, wealth and security of the Nation. "
Relative to the declaration as above the demand for occupancy still remains stable and on hand always we have a backlog averaging some 30 applicants. The turnover of tenants average 60 per year.
Considerable interest is currently being displayed in making avail- able apartments for persons over 65 years of age with income under $3, 000. 00 or $2, 500. 00 as the case may be. The Authority has received permission to erect 80 such apartments and hopes to be in construction of these apartments by early summer.
Respectfully submitted
BERTIE J. BLANCHARD Chairman
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WEYMOUTH HOUSING AUTHORITY WEYMOUTH 200-1 MASS. BALANCE SHEET - Dec. 31, 1963 ASSETS
Administration Fund Co-Op Bank Shares Savings Account Petty Cash Fund
5,824.95 73,000.00 34,352.11
55.00
113,232. 06
Tenants' Accounts Receivable
2,321. 34
Accounts Receivable - Sundry
35.00
Accounts Receivable - Fire Loss
4,705. 91
7,062.25
Prepaid Insurance
11,904. 38
State Treasurer's Account
6,125. 96
2,204,000.00
Development Costs Less - Dev. Cost Liquidation
296,000.00
1,908,000.00
TOTAL ASSETS
$2,046, 324. 65
LIABILITIES
Sundry Accounts Payable
2,351.87
Tenant's Prepaid Rents
1,342.70
Tenants' Security Deposits
4,814.80
6,157.50
Federal Taxes Withheld
884.20
State Taxes Withheld
108. 62
992. 82
Notes Authorized
2,204,000.00
Less - Notes Retired
296, 000,00
1,908,000.00
Matured Interest and Principal
373. 32
Debt Service Reserve
58,776.00
Operating Reserve
50,185.26
109,334. 58
Reserve - Sale OC Property
6,125.96
Net Income
13,361.92
TOTAL LIABILITIES
$2, 046, 324. 65
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WEYMOUTH HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBERS
Bertie J. Blanchard World War II Veteran Weymouth Building Contractor
Chairman
Francis H. Maguire World War II Veteran Sergeant Weymouth Police Force
Vice Chairman
Plumar E. Pope World War I Veteran Weymouth Business Man
Treasurer
Richard C. McIntosh Korean War Veteran Insurance
Asst. Treasurer
Alfred W. Cadman World War I Veteran
Member
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EMPLOYEES
Thomas A. Harrington
Executive Director Secretary - ex - officio
Timothy G. Osborn World War II Veteran
General Counsel
Margaret E. Thompson
David J. Labadie World War II Veteran
Richard V. Flavin World War II Veteran
George T. Rand, Sr. World War II Veteran
Secretary
Maintenance man
Maintenance man
Maitenance man
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FIFTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING December 31, 1963
To His Excellency, Endicott Peabody, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Honor- able Board of Selectmen of the Town of Weymouth. The Massachusetts State Housing Board and the Citizens of Weymouth.
Transmitted herewith is the fifteenth Annual Report of the Weymouth Housing Authority for the year ending December 31, 1963 in accordance with Section 260 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachu- setts.
We are very appreciative of your cooperation during the past year.
Sincerely yours, THOMAS A. HARRINGTON Executive Director
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DECLARATION OF POLICY UNDER THE UNITED STATES HOUSING ACT OF 1949
It states that:
The general welfare and security of the Nation and the health and living standard of it's people require housing production and related community development sufficient to remedy the serious housing shortage, the elimination of sub-standard and inadequate housing through the clearance of slums and blighted area, and the realization, as soon as feasible, of the goal of a decent home and a suitable living environment for every American family, thus contributing to the develop- ment and redevelopment of communities and the advancement of the growth, wealth and security of the Nation. "
The Weymouth Housing Authority set it's first objective toward alleviating the housing problem of the veteran through State Chapter 200 (Veteran's Hous- ing).
Confronted with the complex problem of need for clean, adequate accomoda- tion for veterans in the low income brackets, young veterans, married but a few years, are forced to live apart or in a crowded condition with in-laws; others are living in furnished rooms or living in rooms that were never meant for living quarters. There are still others with three or more children who are unpopular with landlords because they are parents of pre-school age children.
We are still receiving applications from veterans of World War II and the Korean war although not in such numbers as previosuly. We are now taking applications from town residents who have gone into service since January 31, 1955; although they are not generally considered for veterans' rights we do consider them for housing at this development.
Before a family is provided with housing under Chapter 200 the conditions of eligibility must be investigated and certain requirements, as defined by law must be met. There are no exceptions to the above rule and the Housing Au- thority may not use it's own discretion. We are accused, at times, of having too much "red tape" but the Authority must fulfill it's obligations which are imposed by law and routine is inascapable.
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RENTS
The rents paid by the tenants are variable or proportional rents, so called because each rent is established as a fixed proportion of the income.
The Law (Chapter 200, Massachusetts Acts of 1948) establishes a pref- erence in favor of low -income Veterans of World War II and provides for an annual subsidy of 2-1/2% of the project cost for forty years by the Common- wealth of Massachusetts so that low rents can be charged. The rents, there- fore, must be related to the income and family size so that small families with larger incomes will receive less subsidy than large families with small incomes. This principle of charging a rent which is in accordance with the ability of the tenant to pay produces the following results:
1. Makes it possible for the subsidy to be distributed among the tenants on the fair basis of individual need.
2. Makes it possible for families with lower incomes to re- tain a larger percentage of their total income for other purposes than would be possible under a fixed rent schedule.
3. With fixed rents all tenants, regardless of income and family size, would receive the same amount of subsidy.
4. The rent charged bear the following relationship to the tenants' net family income.
18% for families with less than three minor dependents. 14% for families with three or more minor dependents.
No rents can be charged below the following amounts which are established as a minimum rent.
For families with less than three minor dependents : $ 37. 00 For families with three or more minor dependents : 30.00
Tenants are ineligible for continued occupancy and are required to move from this project if their income exceed the following limits:
Families with less than three minor dependents: $ 5,000.00 Families with three or more minor dependents: 5,400.00
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GENERAL OUTLINE OF ADMINISTRATION POLICY WEYMOUTH VETERAN'S HOUSING PROJECT 200-1 and 200-1A
This development was built with the proceeds of bonds of the Weymouth Housing Authority guaranteed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The first tenants moved in November 1, 1950 and the project was fully occupied by December 1, 1950.
On January 6, 1953 construction was started on sixty (60) additional units which were completed and fully occupied on March 20, 1954, giving this Authority a total of 208 units. Our entire project is contained on approximately 18 acres of land on both sides of Lake Street, East Weymouth, composing of forty six (46) buildings. This Authority maintains an office and garage as well as maintenance quarters to house personnel and certain types of equipment.
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