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Highway Surveyor, $2,000.00, he to furnish his own conveyance while in the performance of his duties and receive $250.00 to cover the expense of same.
Town Clerk, $1,000.00 and legitimate expenses.
Town Collector, $2,000.00 and legitimate expenses, all fees to accrue to the benefit of the Town.
Treasurer, $1,400.00 and legitimate expenses.
Tree Warden, $300.00.
Water Commissioners, $200.00 for each member and legitimate expenses.
Board of Health. $750.00 for the full salary of all its members and legitimate expenses, and this sum shall include their charges for all services performed by them or either of them, other than inspection of plumbing. in-
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spection of meat, and inspection of cattle, from appro- priation for Board of Health.
Park Commission, each member be paid the same amount per hour for work actually performed as is paid laborers in the Highway Department.
Moderator, $10.00 each meeting.
ARTICLE 4
To raise such sums of money as may be necessary to defray the expenses for the year 1933, and make ap- propriations for same.
Selectmen's Department $3,850.00
Assessors' Department
3,800.00
Collector's Department
4,155.00
Treasury Department
1,880.00
Accounting Department
1,725.00
Town Clerk's Department
1,270.00
School Department
78,000.00
Care of Roads
50,000.00
Snow Removal
3,000.00
Sidewalk Maintenance
Guard Rails
800.00
Repair of Bridges
200.00
Police Department
21,529.00
Fire Department
23,050.00
Board of Health
9,450.00
Park Department
2,340.00
Moth Department
5,000.00
Charities
22,000.00
Old Age Assistance
10,000.00
Mothers' Aid
3,000.00
Soldiers' Benefits
6,000.00
Hydrant Rental
27,000.00
Law Department
1,000.00
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Engineering Department
1,000.00
Town Meetings, Elections and Registrations.
700.00
Town Hall
1,200.00
Forest Fires
500.00
Sealer of Weights and Measures
500.00
Tree Warden
1,000.00
Public Landing
650.00
Mosquito Control Maintenance
2,254.95
Fore River Bridge
500.00
Street Lighting and Traffic Beacons
11,500.00
Sign Boards
100.00
Memorial Day
500.00
Armistice Day
250.00
Refunds
50.00
Libraries
2,400.00
Bounties
100.00
Advisory Board
200.00
Civic Center Grounds
250.00
Reduction of Debt
35,150.00
Interest
16,000.00
Certification of Notes
100.00
Employers' and Public Liability
2,502.55
Plymouth County Hospital
4,401.63
Unclassified
3,500.00
State and County taxes, estimated
39,000.00
$403,358.13
ARTICLE 5
To see if the Town will authorize its Board of Public Welfare to contract at their discretion for the support of the Town's poor or act thereon ?
Voted. Yes.
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ARTICLE 6
To see if the Town will authorize the Town Treas- urer, with the approval of the Selectmen to borrow dur- ing the financial year beginning January 1, 1934 in an- ticipation of the collection of revenue of said year, such sums of money as may be necessary for the current ex- pense of the Town, but not exceeding the limit fixed by law, giving the note or notes of the Town therefor, pay- able within one year from the dates thereof, and to ienew such note or notes as may be given for a less pe- riod than one year, providing the limit of one year is not exceeded thereby. All debts incurred under this author- ity shall be paid from the revenue of the then current year.
Voted. That the Town do authorize the Town Treas- urer with the approval of the Selectmen to borrow during the financial year beginning January 1, 1934, in antici- pation of the collection of revenue of said year, such sums of money as may be necessary for the current expense of the Town, but not exceeding the limit fixed by law, giving the note or notes of the Town therefor, payable within one year from the dates thereof, and to renew such note or notes as may be given for a less period than one year. providing the limit of one year is not exceeded thereby. All debts incurred under this authority shall be paid from the revenue of the then current year.
ARTICLE 7
To hear the report of any Committee heretofore chos- en, or act thereon.
Voted. To indefinitely postpone.
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ARTICLE 8
Will the Town authorize the Selectmen to prosecute, compromise, or defend any suit or suits within the Com- monwealth in the name of the Town?
Voted, Yes.
ARTICLE 9
Will the Town authorize the Selectmen to contract for the part time service of a Public Health Nurse to be employed under the direction of the Board of Health, Board of Public Welfare, and School Committee, and raise and appropriate the sum of $1,600 or act thereon? Select- men.
Voted, Yes. $1,500.00.
ARTICLE 10
Will the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $85 for care of the Old Cemetery on Cudworth Road, or act thereon ? Selectmen.
Voted. Yes. $85.00.
ARTICLE 11
Will the Town raise the sum of $100 for channel markings and regulations of the usage of the North River from Humarock Bridge to the Sea. same to be in conjunc- tion with like control by the Town of Marshfield. Select- men.
Voted, Yes. $100.00.
ARTICLE 12
Will the Town raise and appropriate a sum of money, about $300 and appoint a Committee for the Annual
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Clean-Up of 1933, or act thereon ? Clean-Up Committee.
Voted. That the same Committee be appointed as served in 1932, and said Committee be authorized to ac- cept subscriptions. No appropriation made under this article.
ARTICLE 13
Will the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $900 for salaries and legitimate expenses of the Water Com- missioners, or act thereon ? Selectmen.
Voted, Yes, $825.00.
ARTICLE 14
Will the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $200 for care and maintenance of Minot Parking Space, or act thereon ? Selectmen.
Voted, To indefinitely postpone.
ARTICLE 15
To see what amount the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for use of the Plymouth County Trustees for County Aid to Agriculture and choose a Town Director as provided for in Sections 41 and 45 of Revised Chap- ter 128 of the General Laws, or act thereon. County Treasurer.
Voted, Yes, $100.00.
Director, Charles E. Mitchell.
ARTICLE 16
Will the Town raise and appropriate the sum of
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$1.600 for continuance of the work on the Town Plan or act thereon? Assessors.
Voted. To indefinitely postpone.
ARTICLE 17
To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of $500 for the maintenance and improvement of the Town Forest. or act thereon. Town Forest Committee.
Voted, Yes, $250.00.
ARTICLE 18
To see if the Town will adopt the following zoning by-law or act in any manner thereon.
ZONING BY-LAW
Section 1. The Town of Scituate is hereby divided into zones each of which shall be subject to the regula- tions hereinafter set forth as to the construction and use of buildings, structures and premises therein located.
Scc. 2. A. The following portions of the Town of Scituate are hereby respectively designated as zone "A".
(1) That portion of the Town of Scituate lying Fortherly and northeasterly of a red line as shown on a plan entitled Zoning Map. North Scituate Beach section of the Town of Scituate dated January 29, 1931. and filed with the Town Clerk, which plan is made a part hereof.
(2) That portion of the Town of Scituate lying within red lines on a plan entitled Zoning Map Egypt section of the Town of Scituate dated February, 1933.
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and filed with the Town Clerk, which plan is made a part hereof.
B. The remaining portions of the Town of Scituate are hereby respectively designated as zone "B".
Sec. 3. In an "A" zone no building, structure or premises shall be erected, altered or used for any pur- pose except one or more of the following :
(1) A single family detached dwelling.
(2) A club house, except one whose chief use is for a service customarily carried on as a business.
(3) A church or school.
(4) A farm, garden, nursery, or green-house.
(5) Any accessory purpose customarily incidental to the foregoing purposes including a private garage for not more than three automobiles.
(6) A private garage for more than three automo- biles to be used in connection with and as an incident of one of the foregoing purposes, provided as to each such garage that after a public hearing by the Board of Select- men, fourteen days' notice of which shall be published in a local paper and mailed to the last known address of each owner of property within five hundred feet of the proposed garage location, the Selectmen shall rule that such garage will not be detrimental or injurious to the neighborhood.
(7) A purpose forbidden in an "A" zone, provided the same shall be incidental to use as a residence.
Sec. 4. Any building, structure or premises in an "A" zone which at the time of the adoption of this by- law is being used for a purpose not permitted hereunder, may be continued to the same extent in such use or in a
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use not substantially different therefrom. Any building or structure in an "A" zone which at the time of the adop- tion of this by-law does not conform to the kinds of build- ings or structures permitted hereunder may be main- tained and may be structurally altered or enlarged to the extent of the entire contiguous premises owner on the date of the passage of this by-law by the then owner of said building or structure. Should any non-conform- ing building occupied by a non-conforming use be partial- ly or wholly destroyed by fire or other casualty it may be repaired or replaced by a building or structure sub- ctantially the same in character and used for the purpose for which it was formerly used or for a use not sub- stantially different therefrom, provided such repair or replacement is commenced within one year from the date of such destruction and work thereon prosecuted with reasonable dispatch.
Sec. 5. In a "B" zone there shall be no restriction as to the construction or use of the buildings, structures and premises therein located.
Sec. 6. Where a boundary line of an "A" zone divides a single lot at the time of the adoption of this by-law, if said lot does not extend more than twenty-five feet with- in said boundary line of an "A" zone, the regulations applicable to an "A" zone shall not apply to said lot, ex- cept that if said entire lot has no frontage on a street in 2. "B" zone said entire lot shall be subject to the regula- tions of an "A" zone.
Sec. 7. Whoever violates any provision of this by- law shall be punished by a fine of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.) to be paid into the treasury of the Town of Scituate.
Sec. 8. The invalidity of any section or provision of this by-law shall not invalidate any other section or provision hereof.
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Sec. 9. This by-law may be repealed or modified at a Town meeting after notice as provided by law and an opportunity to objectors to be heard, by a two-thirds vote of said Town Meeting.
Sec. 10. So much of this by-law as is approved by the Attorney General shall go into effect upon its pub- lication as required by law.
North Scituate Beach Improvement Association, By WILLARD H. STEVENS, President.
Egypt Civic Association,
By ALBERT F. MCLEAN, President.
Voted, To indefinitely postpone.
ARTICLE 19
To see if the Town will vote to pay Scituate Post 144 Incorporated, Department of Massachusetts, American Legion, the sum of $2,960.32, to reimburse this Post for expenditures in the repair and improvement of the Po- lice Headquarters Building under the authorization of the Acts of 1932, Chapter 24. Scituate Post 144, Incor- porated, Department or Massachusetts, American Legion.
Voted, That due to the general economic conditions throughout our country at this time and with the view of reducing the financial burdens of Scituate tax-payers this year, a moratorium of one year be granted under this article, and that the refund appropriation of $2,960.32 due Scituate Post, No. 144, Inc., Department of Massachusetts, American Legion, be deferred until the next Annual Town Meeting.
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ARTICLE 20
Will the Town authorize and instruct the Highway Surveyor to construct a sidewalk on the Easterly side of Curtis Street from the corner of Branch Street to or near the junction of Lawson and Capt. Pierce Roads, using plans approved by the Town Engineer. Cost of construc- tion to be taken from the appropriation for the Care of Roads or act thereon? Arthur R. Merrit et als.
Voted, To leave to the discretion of the Highway Surveyor.
ARTICLE 21
To hear the report of the Water Commissioners and take any action thereon. Water Commissioners.
Voted, To accept report of Water Commissioners.
ARTICLE 22
Will the Town adopt the recommendations of the Water Commissioners for the improvement and enlarge- ment of its plant, and raise and appropriate money there- for, or take any action thereon. Water Commissioners.
Voted, To indefinitely postpone.
ARTICLE 23
Will the Town accept the report of the Selectmen as filed with the Town Clerk, laying out a Town Way from a point on Country Way near the intersection of Captain Pierce Road and running westerly to intersect Mann Lot Road, and appropriate a sufficient sum for the purpose, or take any action thereon? Water Commis- sioners.
Voted, To indefinitely postpone.
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ARTICLE 24
Will the Town authorize its Water Commissioners to purchase a parcel of land near Hatchet Rock, so-called, for the location of a standpipe, and appropriate $100, therefor, from funds of the Water Department? Water Commissioners.
Voted, To indefinitely postpone.
ARTICLE 25
Will the Town recommend that in carrying out the said recommendations by the Commissioners all work so far as is practical be done by Town labor, and that in the employment of such labor preference be given to names on a list to be provided by the Board of Selectmen? Water Commissioners.
Voted, To indefinitely postpone.
ARTICLE 26
To see if the Town will appropriate from funds in the treasury, the amount earned by or appropriated for the Water Department and a sum of money equal to but not exceeding the amount of the water revenue, to meet the payments for bonds, interest, operation and im- provement of the Water Department for the ensuing year, or take any action relative thereto. Water Commis- sioners.
Voted, That the balance of Water Department funds in the treasury amounting to $4,886.07 on January first, and an amount equal to the revenue for the ensu- ing year, be appropriated for the use of the Water De- partment, as follows:
For the payment of the bond due July 15th, $27,500.
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For interest on water bonds, $28,687.
For maintenance, operation and improvement of the department, the actual balance of the water revenue to be received but now estimated at $39,813.
That the Water Department be instructed whenever possible and economical to employ Town labor and Town Contractors.
ARTICLE 27
To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of General Laws, (Tercentenary Edition) Chapter 148. ection 56, relative to the licensing of open-air parking spaces or in any way act thereon. North Scituate Beach improvement and Egypt Civic Association.
Voted, Yes.
ARTICLE 28
To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum of money for the further protection of its shores, the ame to be expended by the Department of Public Works, in conjunction with appropriations and contributions to be provided by the County of Plymouth, the Department of Public Works, and individuals especially benefited, if, and as provided in legislation now pending, and determine the way and manner any sum of money voted hereunder shall be raised, or take any action hereon. Selectmen.
Voted, To accept the following resolution : Resolved that the Town of Scituate in meeting here assembled en- dorse the legislation now pending which provides for the repair and further construction of shore protective struc- ture in said Town.
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ARTICLE 29
To see if the Town will assume liability in the man- ner provided by Section 29 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, for all damages that may be incurred by the repair . or extension of certain sea walls or other Shore Protection in the Town of Scituate under the provisions of legisla- tion now pending, which legislation provides for further protection of Fore Shores in the Town of Scituate, and authorize the Selectmen to execute and deliver a bond of indemnity therefor to the Commonwealth, or act there- on. Selectmen.
Voted, To indefinitely postpone.
ARTICLE 30
Will the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $100 to construct a curb around the Southwest corner of the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Grasshopper Lane in order that it may conform to the other three corners and protect the traveling public. George Vollmer et als.
Voted, $100.00 to be taken from Care of Roads ap- propriation.
ARTICLE 31
To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of $400 for the purchase of a sprayer, to be used by the Moth Department, or act thereon. Moth Super- intendent.
Voted, To indefinitely postpone.
ARTICLE 32
To see what action the Town will take for the finish- ing of Lighthouse and Rebecca Roads, and make appro- priation for same. Philip H. Turner, et als.
Voted, To indefinitely postpone.
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ARTICLE 33
Will the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $300 to complete the improvement of the Town's public land at corner of Cudworth Road and First Parish Road so that same can be cared for and kept mowed as are other public parks of the town? Park Commissioners.
Voted, To indefinitely postpone.
ARTICLE 34
Will the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $300 for the purpose of improving a part of the Town's public land at Humarock same to be used for auto parking for Scituate residents? Selectmen.
Voted, No.
ARTICLE 35
Will the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,500 for the purpose of repairing and improving Mann Hill Road from its intersection with Hatherly Road to Egypt Beach, or act thereon? Joseph F. Cressy et als.
Voted, To indefinitely postpone.
ARTICLE 36
What action will the Town take relative to payment of the balance due the firm P. I. Perkins Company, amounting to $920 on the purchase in 1931 of a Model 15 "Caterpillar" Tractor and Model SV 15 La Plant Chonte hydraulic Snowplow ; also bill of 1931 of $153.28 for sup-
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plies and repair parts of Road Equipment making a total of $1,073.28? Selectmen.
Voted, Yes, $965.95.
ARTICLE 37
What action will the Town take towards payment of the claim of the Boston Sand & Gravel Company for materials furnished during the years 1927, 1928, 1929, and 1931 for Highway purposes and amounting to $427.72? Selectmen.
Voted, $427.72.
ARTICLE 38
Will the Town accept the layout of the Selectmen at the corner of Front Street, Edward Foster Road, and Kent Street as filed with the Town Clerk, and raise and appropriate the sum of $500 to improve same in accord- ance with the recommendation of the Governor's Safety Committee of Massachusetts, or act thereon? Selectmen.
Voted, Yes, $500.00.
ARTICLE 39
Will the Town accept the layout of the Selectmen at the corner of Jericho and Turner Roads on file with the Town Clerk or act thereon? Selectmen.
Voted, To accept.
ARTICLE 40
Will the Town accept the layout of the Selectmen in the re-location of certain parts of Ridge Hill Road, in accordance with plans on file with the Town Clerk, and
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raise and appropriate the sum of $100 for the purpose, or act thereon ? Selectmen.
Voted, To indefinitely postpone.
ARTICLE 41
Will the Town accept the layout of the Selectmen at the corner of Meeting House Lane and Kent Street in accordance with plan on file with Town Clerk, and raise and appropriate the sum of $300 for the purpose, or act thereon? Selectmen.
Voted, To indefinitely postpone.
ARTICLE 42
Will the Town accept the layout of the Selectmen at the sharp curve on Edward Foster Road near the studio of Mrs. May Futrelle, in accordance with plans on file at the Town Clerk's Office and raise and appropriate the sum of $300 for the purpose, or act thereon? Selectmen.
Voted, To indefinitely postpone.
ARTICLE 43
Will the Town accept the layout of the Selectmen on file at the Town Clerk's Office relocating a portion of Greenfield Lane as it lies between properties formerly owned by Zoe Lund, or act thereon. Selectmen.
Voted, To accept.
ARTICLE 44
Will the Town accept the layout of the Selectmen at the corner of Ann Vinal Road as it intersects Hollett Street and widening of Hollett Street, at the ledge op-
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posite the said intersection all as filed with the Town Clerk and raise and appropriate the sum of $300 for the purpose or act thereon? Selectmen.
Voted, $300.00.
ARTICLE 45
Will the Town accept the layout of the Selectmen making that portion of Harvard Street so-called as laid out on plan of lots of Section 3, Fourth Cliff Land Com- pany which lies between North River Avenue and the River, a Town Way, or act thereon. Selectmen.
Voted, To accept.
ARTICLE 46
Will the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $6,000 to the Reserve Fund or transfer the whole or any part thereof from any available fund or act thereon? Selectmen.
Voted, That $2,100.00 of this amount be transferred from the Overlay Surplus account, and $3,900.00 from the Excess and Deficiency Account.
ARTICLE 47
Will the Town authorize the Town Accountant to transfer the following unused balances of special appro- priations of former years to the Excess and Deficiency Account :
Fire Equipment for Scituate Centre $22.29
Fire Equipment-Humarock 20.59
Extensions Fire Alarm-West End 22.20
Cedar Street 58.43
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Highway and Sidewalk Improvement
97.05
High School Building
13.28
Curbing High School Service Drive 454.50
$688.34
Selectmen.
Voted, Yes.
Fire Equipment for Scituate Centre
$22.29
Fire Equipment-Humarock 20.59
Extensions Fire Alarm-West End 22.20
Cedar Street 58.43
Highway and Sidewalk Improvement
97.05
High School Building
13.28
Curbing High School Service Drive
454.50
$688.34
ARTICLE 48
To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Select- men to appoint a part-time Chief of Fire Department at a salary of $600 per year on and after May 1st, 1933. Walter H. Williams et als.
Voted, To indefinitely postpone.
ARTICLE 49
To see if the Town will re-establish the Fire Station and Company at Scituate Center, for more adequate fire protection to Town's and other Public Buildings? Walter H. Williams, et als.
Voted, To indefinitely postpone.
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ARTICLE 50
Will the Town authorize the Board of Health to con- tract for the collection of garbage? Board of Health.
Voted, To indefinitely postpone.
ARTICLE 51
Will the Town vote to acquire by Right of Eminent Domain or otherwise, or act thereon, the land and water adjoining the Town Wharf Property, on the southerly side from channel, westerly on the Town property line to Front Street, then southerly on Front Street to within six or seven feet of the Edward H. Bonney Barn now known as the Severance Block, then easterly on a parallel line with the Town Wharf property to the channel? To become an addition to the Town Wharf property, and to be used in a similar manner by the Town for landing and anchorage purposes. Also have that portion of the concrete wall crossing Dock Street removed, so that peo- ple can get to and from the Harbor by way of Dock Street, as it was in 1926. W. A. Davidson, et als. (re- ferred from Meeting of 1932).
Voted, To indefinitely postpone.
ARTICLE 52
Will the Town raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the following amounts to provide for overdrafts of 1932: Public Welfare, $3,554.19; Old Age Assistance, $934.66; Soldiers' Benefits, $588.47 ; Total $5,077.32. Selectmen.
Voted, That the Town transfer from the Excess and Deficiency account the following amounts, to provide for
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over-drafts of 1932. Public Welfare, $3,554.19; Old Age Assistance, $934.66; Soldiers' Benefits, $588.47. Total $5,077.32.
Attest :- William M. Wade, Town Clerk.
Election of Officers, March 13, 1933
Polls opened at 6 o'clock A. M .; closed at 3 o'clock P. M.
Presiding Election Officer, William J. Roberts.
In charge of ballot box, Arthur H. Lane.
Ballot Clerks, Lillian M. Finnie, Ethyl M. Duffey, Fred A. Conroy, Frank L. Bates.
Registrars, Joseph A. Ward, George F. Hennigan, Lester D. Hobson, Bertha L. Turner.
Tellers, Elwood C. Damon, Walter Flaherty, Edward P. Breen, Ralph S. Brown, Frank W. Clapp, Richard W. Wherity, William M. Wade.
Total vote, 1,789. Males, 960; Females, 829.
Moderator for One Year:
Philip S. Bailey 803
James H. Dwyer
339
William J. Roberts
542
Blanks
105
Selectman for Three Years:
Nathaniel Tilden
830
Daniel A. Vines
932
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