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and thence in the same course to the pond; then beginning again at the first described point and running Southeasterly 50 feet to a pipe driven into the ground; then turning and running Southwesterly by a line parallel to the first described line about 100 feet to an iron pipe on or near the shore of the pond; and thence in the same course to the pond and then bounded by the pond Northerly to the line first described; and make an appropriation of $1,000 therefor; said Alice E. Card to retain title to any buildings upon said premises and to remove said buildings thereon.
Recommend no action.
·Article 37. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to erect a new chain link fence around the Lout Pond Reservoir and make an appropriation of $2,300.00 for the purpose.
Recommend no action.
Article 38. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to purchase from Minot K. Holmes et als a certain tract of land situated on Little and Great South Ponds and bounded and described substantially as follows: On the West by land formerly of Ellis Barnes; on the North by Little South Pond; on the East by land now of the Town of Plym- outh which begins at a stone bound near Little South Pond and runs thence Southerly to a stone bound near Great South Pond; on the South by Great South Pond to the line of the lot set off to the wife of Jonathan Braley from the estate of Lemuel Raymond, less what has been taken by the Town of Plymouth for water supply purposes. Being the same prem- ises described in a certain deed of Harold W. Mason to Clara B. Churchill et als, dated August 14, 1905, and recorded with Plymouth County Deeds, Book 922, Page 212, and to make an appropriation of $2,000.00 therefor.
Recommend no action.
Article 39. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of twenty-five hundred (2500) dollars from the proceeds from the sale of cemetery lots and graves, to be expended by the Cemetery Commissioners for the improvement and embellish- ment of the Oak Grove and Vine Hills and Manomet Ceme- teries; $2,000.00 of this appropriation to be used for Oak Grove and Vine Hills Cemetery and $500.00 for the Manomet Cemetery.
Recommend favorable action.
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Article 40. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of twenty-two hundred (2200) dollars, to be used for the purpose of purchasing a dump truck for the Cemetery Department.
Recommend no action.
Article 41. To see if the Town will make an appropri- ation not to exceed fifteen thousand (15,000) dollars for the purpose of dredging the mooring basin, so-called, adjacent to and southeasterly of the State Pier in Plymouth Harbor, said funds to be expended in conjunction with funds to be provided by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the town to assume liability as provided by General Laws, Chapter 91, Section 29.
Recommend appropriation of $15,000.00 to be taken from Ex- cess and Deficiency Account.
Article 42. To see if the Town will authorize the School Committee to replace boilers in the Hedge School and install heating equipment in connection therewith and appropriate therefor from the Post-War Rehabilitation Fund the sum of $22,000.
Recommend no action.
Article 43. To see if the Town will vote to accept the provision of General Laws, Chapter 31, Section 47, thereby placing under Civil Service all of the employees of the Town of Plymouth. (By petition)
Recommend no action.
Article 44. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to have the necessary repairs made to the seawall along Water Street in accordance with the report of Fay, Spofford and Thorndike and make an appropriation therefor.
Recommend no action.
Article 45. To see if the Town will authorize the Select- men to rent quarters in the Plymouth Savings Bank Building on Main Street for offices and vault space and make an appropriation therefor.
Recommend no action.
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Article 46. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of five hundred (500) dollars to complete work on the fish- ways in Town Brook.
Recommend appropriation of $500.00 to be taken from the Excess and Deficiency Account.
Article 47. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of five hundred (500) dollars as Plymouth's share of the expenses of the Old Colony Transportation Committee. Money to be expended under the direction of the Selectmen.
Recommend no action. Declared illegal by Town Counsel.
Article 48. Will the Town approve the installation of traffic control signals, to be located at Savery's Lane, Suosso's Lane and Court Street, and appropriate the sum of three thousand (3,000) dollars for the installation of the same.
Recommend no action.
Article 49. To see if the Town will vote to instruct the Water Commissioners to extend the water supply in Beaver Dam Road, Manomet, from the point where it now- ends at the drive-way of LoVerde's and Halunen's homes to a point beyond the home of Oliver DeLancey and make an appro- priation therefor. (By petition)
Recommend appropriation of $14,000.00 to be taken from the Excess and Deficiency Account.
Article 50. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of twenty-five hundred (2500) dollars for the purpose of con- tinuing the Survey and Assessors' Plans. Money to be ex- pended under the direction of the Assessors.
Recommend appropriation of $2,500.00.
Article 51. To see if the Town will accept and allow as a town way, Overlook Terrace, Westerly from Overlook Road, as laid out by the Board of Survey and reported to the Town and make an appropriation for land and property damages and expenses of acquiring titles.
Recommend appropriation of $100.00.
Article 52. To see if the Town will accept and allow as a town way, the alteration at the corner of Middle and Carver Streets as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town and make an appropriation for land and property damages and expenses of acquiring titles.
Recommend appropriation of $100.00.
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Article 53. To see if the Town will accept and allow as a town way, the alteration at the corner of Nelson Street and Water Street Extension, as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town and make an appropriation for land and property damages and expenses of acquiring titles.
Recommend no action.
Article 54. To see if the Town will accept and allow as a town way, Margerie Street, easterly from Oak Street, as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town, and appropriate the sum of one hundred (100) dollars for land and property damages and expenses of acquiring titles.
Recommend appropriation of $100.00.
Article 55. To see if the Town of Plymouth. will adopt a by-law to read as follows: No married woman, excepting those now on tenure, shall be employed in any capacity in any department in the Town of Plymouth. This by-law shall not apply to a married woman who is legally separated or divorced from a husband, or to one whose husband is unable to support her by reason of physical or mental incapacity. Any unmarried woman employee of the town shall upon becoming married give notice within ten (10) days of her resignation. This by-law shall become effective on its passing. (By petition)
Recommend no action.
Article 56. To see if the Town will assume liability in the manner provided by Section 29 of Chapter 91 of the Gen- eral Laws for all damages that may be incurred by work to be performed by the Department of Public Works of Massa- chusetts for the improvement, development, maintenance and protection of rivers, harbors, tide waters and fore- shores, in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, and authorize the Selectmen to execute and deliver a bond of indemnity therefor to the Commonwealth.
Recommend favorable action.
Article 57. To see what amount the Town will vote to appropriate or transfer from available funds to provide for a stabilization fund as authorized by the provisions of Chapter 124 of the Acts of 1945, or take any action thereto.
Recommend a transfer of $25,000.00 from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the Stabilization Fund.
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Article 58. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of one thousand (1,000) dollars for the purpose of maintaining during the ensuing year the mosquito control works constructed in the Town of Plymouth, as estimated and certified to by the State Reclamation Board, in accordance with the provisions of Section 4, Chapter 112, Acts of 1931.
Recommend appropriation of $1,000.00.
Article 59. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of twelve hundred and seventy (1270) dollars for the construction of a sewer line in Knapp Terrace.
Recommend no action.
Article 60. To see if the Town will approve the installa- tion of a fire alarm system, the establishment of a fire station, purchase of fire equipment, and provide personnel for oper- ating said station and equipment in that part of the Town called Manomet, and make an appropriation therefor.
(By petition)
Recommend appropriation of $2,500.00 to be expended under the supervision of the Fire Commissioner.
Article 61. To see if the Town will vote to build water- front protection in front of Hotel Pilgrim; the town to assume liability as provided by Section 29, Chapter 91, General Laws, for all damages incurred hereunder and make an appropri- ation therefor, to be spent in conjunction with sums to be provided by the State, County and owners of abutting lands, all as provided by Chapter 399 of the Acts of 1946.
Recommend no action as no cost figures are available.
Article 62. To see if the Town will vote to construct waterfront protection at White Horse Beach; the town to assume liability as provided by Section 29, Chapter 91, Gen- eral Laws, for all damages incurred hereunder and make an appropriation therefor, to be spent in conjunction with sums to be provided by the State, County and owners of abutting lands, all as provided by Chapter 399 of the Acts of 1946.
Recommend no action as no cost figures are available.
Article 63. To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition the Director of Marine Fisheries for the right to control and regulate public fisheries within the
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town in accordance with the provision of the General Laws, Chapter 130, Section 94.
Recommend favorable action.
Article 64. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money to properly celebrate the return of the men and women who served in or were affiliated or associated with the Armed Forces of the United States in World War II.
Recommend no action.
Article 65. Will the Town adopt and approve of Chapter 115, Section 22, Volume I, Tercentenary Edition of 1932 of the General Laws, that gives the right to the Selectmen to appoint annually caretakers for all veterans' graves in the Town of Plymouth that are neglected by the next of kin or guardians who are financially unable to assume this responsibility, and appropriate a sum of money for this purpose not to exceed three thousand (3,000) dollars annually. (By petition)
Recommend no action.
Article 66. To see if the Town will authorize the Select- men to purchase from Howard M. Morton et als, the land bordering the northerly side of Town Brook at the corner of Mill Lane and Market Street, together with any mill or water privilege appurtenant thereto, known as the Morton Grain Mill property and make an appropriation therefor.
Recommend no action.
Article 67. To see if the Town will vote to accept Sec- tion 4B of Chapter 136, General Laws, in accordance with Chapter 207, Section 3 of the Acts of 1946, an act authorizing the Selectmen to grant licenses for Sunday bowling.
Recommend favorable action.
Article 68. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of thirty-five hundred (3500) dollars to make repairs to the South Street Fire Station, said building to be under the con- trol of the Selectmen and said appropriation to be expended under their direction.
Recommend appropriation of $2,500.00.
Article 69. To see what action the Town will take toward acquiring and operating the Plymouth Airport, so- called, and make an appropriation therefor.
Recommend appropriation of $200.00.
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Article 70. Will the Town authorize and instruct the Board of Registrars for the Town of Plymouth to work out a plan that will in the future allow three (3) polling places for all elections, State, National and local, for the convenience of the voters of the entire Town of Plymouth. One polling place to be located in the south part of Plymouth, another polling place to be located in the north part of Plymouth, and one polling place to be centrally located. (By petition)
Recommend favorable action.
Article 71. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum not exceeding one thousand and eighty-eight (1,088) dollars, to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen, under Section 6A of the General Laws for the purpose of advertising its resources, advantages and attractions.
Recommend appropriation of $1,088.00.
Article 72. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of eight hundred (800) dollars to renovate, repaint and renew the historical signs which were installed originally at the time of the Tercentenary, and to erect additional signs as needed. Money to be spent under the direction of the Board of Selectmen.
Recommend appropriation of $800.00.
Article 73. To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell a parcel of land on Obery Street which was used as a public dump and is no longer needed by the Board of Health.
Recommend favorable action.
Article 74. Will the Town instruct the Board of Select- men and authorize them to have enacted legislation to provide for a Public Safety Commissioner for the Town of Plymouth to be appointed by the Selectmen for a term of three (3) years at an annual salary not to exceed five thousand (5,000) dollars. (By petition)
Recommend no action.
Article 75. To see if the Town will make an appropri- ation for the use of the Special Study and Coordination Committee appointed under Article 80 of the last Annual Town Meeting, for the purpose of continuing the work of said Committee.
Recommend appropriation of $5,000.00.
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Article 76. To see if the Town will authorize the Select- men to sell or otherwise dispose of any equipment or material in the hands of any department under their supervision and deemed by the Selectmen to be obsolete and of no further use to said department.
Recommend favorable action.
Article 77. Will the Town approve of naming the cross street between Savery's Avenue and Cordage Terrace, Dias Road, in honor of the two Dias Brothers who were killed in action in World War II, and make an appropriation therefor. (By petition)
Recommend favorable action with no appropriation.
Article 78. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of fifteen hundred (1500) dollars to be used for the purpose of purchasing an automobile to be used for the Board of Public Welfare.
Recommend appropriation of $1,500.00 to be taken from Excess and Deficiency Account.
ARTICLE 8-We recommend that a cost of living bonus of 15%, with a maximum of $200.00, be paid to all regular employees of the town, except that those employees who receive a salary increase during 1947 shall receive as such bonus only that amount which may be required to bring the amount of their increase up to the amount of the above- mentioned bonus. For the purpose of this vote, step rate increases in the police and fire departments shall not be construed to be a salary increase. This bonus shall be paid in December, 1947, and shall be based on 1947 salaries, and in no case shall more than one bonus be paid to any one person, and that the Town appropriate the sum of $45,000.00 for this purpose.
Respectfully submitted, ADVISORY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Walter B. Haskell, Chairman; A. Linwood Ellis, William A. Gilman, Lawrence F. Rogers, Raymond F. Girard, Joseph S. Contente, Edward W. Burgess, Edward S. Schilling, Eldon J. Dahl, Joseph H. Nogueira, Arthur G. Estes, C. Edward Leary, George C. P. Olsson, Reuben M. Winokur, and Anthony V. Pioppi.
Attested: Raymond F. Girard, Secretary.
The committee wishes to express its appreciation to the Town Accountant and to the Town Counsel for their valuable assistance in preparing this report.
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REPORT OF Advisory and Finance Committee on the
ARTICLES IN THE TOWN WARRANT
September 8, 1947
Article 2. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum not exceeding three hundred (300) dollars to defray the expenses of the Selectmen's Department for the balance of the year 1947.
The Committee recommends the appropriation of $300.
Article 3. To see if the Town will appropriate seventy- five (75) dollars for salaries and personal services for the Election and Registration Committee.
The Committee recommends the appropriation of $75.
Article 4. To see if the Town will make an appropriation or transfer from available funds to provide for remodeling the check room in the basement of the Memorial Building for storage space for the Town Accountant and a check room; and also for the purchase of filing equipment to be installed in the above-mentioned storage room and checking equip- ment for the check room.
The Committee recommends the appropriation of $1,000 from Excess and Deficiency.
Article 5. To see if the Town will appropriate or trans- fer from available funds the sum of seven hundred and fifty (750) dollars to complete repairs to the South Street Fire Station, and to provide for heat of the second floor of this building, said appropriation to be expended under the direc- tion of the Selectmen.
The Committee recommends no action under this article.
Article 6. To see if the Town will make an appropri- ation or transfer from available funds to provide for the removal of the superstructure at the so-called Coal Wharf.
The Committee recommends the appropriation of $507 from Excess and Deficiency.
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Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to repair the breakwater at Ellisville and make an appropriation therefor to be spent in conjunction with funds provided by State or County, or both; the town to assume liability as provided by Section 29, Chapter 91, General Laws, for all damages in- curred hereunder.
The Committee recommends no action under this article, for the reason that no figures were available to them for consid- eration.
Article 8. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of one hundred and forty-four dollars ($144.00) to be used for the purchase of hose damaged at woods fire.
The Committee recommends the appropriation of $144 from Excess and Deficiency.
Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to have the necessary repairs made to the sea- wall along Water Street in accordance with the report of Fay, Spofford & Thorndike and make an appropriation there- for, to be spent in conjunction with sums to be provided by the State and County, as provided by Chapter 603 of the Acts of 1947; the town to assume liability as provided by Section 29, Chapter 91, General Laws, for all damages in- curred hereunder.
The Committee recommends the appropriation of $11,250 from Excess and Deficiency.
Article 10. To see if the Town will accept and allow a town way, Avery Road, easterly from Nook Road about 450 feet, as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town and make an appropriation for land and property damages and expenses of acquiring title.
The Committee recommends that the town accept and allow as a town way, Avery Road, easterly from Nook Road about 450 feet, as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the town and appropriate the sum of one hundred (100) dollars for land and property damages and expense of acquiring titles.
Article 11. To see if the Town will make an appropri- ation or transfer from available funds for the installation of a sewer on Avery Road, provided no funds shall be expended until construction of dwellings is commenced on said road.
The Committee recommends the appropriation of $1,200 from Excess and Deficiency for the installation of a sewer on Avery Road, provided no funds shall be expended until construction of dwellings is substantially completed on said road.
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Article 12. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to lay and maintain a water main in a way leading easterly from Nook Road, as described in Article No. 10 of the Warrant for this meeting, together with fire hydrants, services and other necessary appurtenances and appropriate the sum of four thousand dollars ($4,000) therefor.
The Committee recommends that the town grant the Water Commissioners the authority requested under this article and appropriate the sum of $4,000 from Excess and Deficiency therefor.
Article 13. To see if the Town will appropriate or trans- fer from available funds the sum of twelve hundred and sev- enty (1,270) dollars for the installation of a sewer line on Knapp Terrace, provided no funds shall be expended until construction of dwellings is commenced on said road.
The Committee recommends the appropriation of $1,270 from Excess and Deficiency.
Article 14. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to lay and maintain a water main in Knapp Terrace, running easterly from Court Street, together with fire hydrants, services and other necessary appurtenances and appropriate the sum of three thousand five hundred dollars ($3,500) therefor.
The Committee recommends that the town grant the Water Commissioners the authority requested under this article and appropriate the sum of $3,500 from Excess and Deficiency therefor, provided no funds shall be expended until construc- tion of dwellings is commenced on said road.
Article 15. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of two thousand dollars ($2,000) to be expended by the Water Commissioners for repairs and improvements to the Deep Water Bridge Pumping Station, including changes in the piping and the purchase of new equipment as necessary.
The Committee recommends the appropriation of $2,000 from Excess and Deficiency.
Article 16. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of fifteen hundred (1,500) dollars to be added to money already appropriated, for the purpose of erecting a building and in- stalling suitable toilet facilities at the Standish Avenue Play- ground, so-called, said money to be expended under the direction of the Park Commissioners.
The Committee recommends the additional appropriation of $1,000 from Excess and Deficiency.
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Article 17. To see if the Town will make an appropri- ation for the purpose of constructing a plank surface or deck upon the Town Wharf and make such alterations and repairs as may be required for the accommodation of fishing vessels, said money to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen.
The Committee recommends the appropriation of $4,850 from Excess and Deficiency.
Article 18. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of two thousand (2,000) dollars for snow and ice removal for the balance of this year.
The Committee recommends the appropriation of $2,000.
Respectfully submitted,
ADVISORY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Town of Plymouth
Joseph H. Nogueira, Chairman; Edward W. Burgess, Joseph S. Contente, Eldon J. Dahl, Edward S. Schilling, Arthur G. Estes, C. Edward Leary, George C. P. Olsson, Anthony V. Pioppi, Reuben M. Winokur, William S. Brewster, Lyman W. Briggs, Samuel E. Franc, Robert Marvelli, Jr., Ferris C. Waite.
Attested: Cora B. Grady, Secretary
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ANNUAL REPORT of the Board of Selectman For the year ending December 31, 1947
This has been a year of progress for the town and a number of important. things have been accomplished, such as the completion of the new sea wall at Warren's Cove at the head of the beach. This section took a severe beating during last winter's storms and consequently repairs had to be made.
Another section of Main and Court Streets was re- surfaced from Water Street to Nelson Street with very satisfactory results and it is planned, this year, to con- tinue from Nelson Street north to the Cordage Curve and possibly to the Plymouth-Kingston line depending on the amount of State money available.
We also completed arrangements so that Plymouth now has an airport known as the "Plymouth Airport". The town leased this airport to the Wiggins Airways, Inc. on a revocable permit and there is no expense in- volved to the town.
Up-to-date, modern street lights have been installed through the center of the town with very satisfactory results. This eliminates black spots and lessens the chance for accidents.
On account of the severe winter, our snow removal ex- pense was more than usual, but we have received com- mendation from out-of-town travellers who state that Plymouth is one of the best-cleared towns in this sec- tion. The snow loader has been very helpful and did ef- fective work.
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We have put into effect, through complete cooperation by all town departments, an arrangements whereby town-owned equipment will be used by all departments, when and where required. We have also arranged for the cooperative purchasing of fuel and other large items which we hope will result in a substantial saving to the town, and a uniform day for closing the work week for all departments.
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