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The Committee recommends favorable action.
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Article 19. To see what amount the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds for the Reserve Account in the hands of the Advisory and Finance Committee.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $10,000, of which $7,000 shall be from the Reserve from Overlay- ings of Taxes and $3,000 from Excess and Deficiency.
Article 20. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate or transfer from unappropriated available funds in the Treasury, a sum of money for the improvement of Rocky Hill Road ($24,000) and Standish Avenue ($15,000), Chapter 90 Construction; said money to be used in con- junction with any money which may be allotted by the State or County, or both, for this purpose.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $39,000 from Excess and Deficiency.
Article 21. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of twenty-five hundred dollars ($2,500) to pay for any pos- sible land damage in connection with the new County lay-out of Rocky Hill Road.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,500 from Excess and Deficiency.
Article 22. To see if the Town will assume liability in the manner provided by Section 29 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws for all damages that may be incurred by work to be performed by the Department of Public Works of Massachusetts for the improvement, development, maintenance and protection of rivers, harbors, tidewaters and foreshores, 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.
The Committee recommends favorable action.
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Article 23. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for the purpose of continuing the Survey and Assessors' Plans; money to be expended under the direction of the Assessors.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $15,000, to be expended under the direction of the Assessors, with the approval of the Planning Board.
Article 24. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum not exceeding twelve hundred and ninety-five dollars ($1,295) to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen under Section 6A of Chapter 40 of the General Laws for the purpose of advertising its resources, advantages and attractions.
The Committee recommends no action under this article.
Article 25. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum not exceeding twenty-five hundred dollars ($2,500) as provided in Chapter 40, Section 5, Clause 37 of the Gen- eral Laws; said appropriation to be spent under the di- rection of the Board of Selectmen.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $250, to be added to the 1949 balance of $250.15 for conventions and entertainment of distinguished guests, as provided under this section.
Article 26. 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.
The Committee recommends no action.
Article 27. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750) for the purpose of maintaining during the ensuing year, the mosquito control works as estimated and certi-
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fied to by the State Reclamation Board in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 112, Acts of 1931.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $750.00.
Article 28. To see if the Town of Plymouth will adopt a by-law to read as follows: "The Board of Selectmen is authorized 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."
The Committee recommends favorable action as a vote, but not as a by-law.
Article 29. To see if the Town will vote to accept Chapter 529 of the Acts of 1949 relative to the appoint- ment of an Inspector of Wires in cities, towns and districts and make an appropriation therefor; appointment to be made by the Board of Selectmen.
The Committee recommends that a committee of three be appointed by the Moderator to make recommendations with respect to the advisability of the appointment of a wire inspector, including the desirability of co-operation with other towns in forming a district, to develop appro- priate by-laws and make recommendations with respect to remuneration and the possibility of fees to be charged, with an appropriation of $50 for expenses of said com- mittee.
Article 30. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of sixteen thousand, four hundred and fifty dollars ($16,450) for the necessary repairs to the Town Wharf.
The Committee makes no recommendation under this article, because of lack of adequate information.
Article 31. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for the payment of police officers operating the
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Jordan Hospital ambulance on non-emergency cases; the Town to be reimbursed for said payments by said hospital.
The Committee recommends no action, since the legality is questionable.
Article 32. To see if the Town will adopt the by-law to read as follows: "No person shall remove any soil, loam, sand or gravel from any land in the Town not in public use, unless such removal is authorized by a permit issued by the Selectmen except in conjunction with con- struction of a building on the parcel and except for the continued operation on the same parcel of an existing sand and gravel pit. No such permit shall be issued until an application therefor is filed with said Board, said Board shall hold a public hearing on the application and notice of the filing of such an application and the date and time of the public hearing thereon shall be advertised in a paper published in the Town of Plymouth seven days at least before the public hearing."
The Committee recommends adoption of the following by-law: "No person shall, except in conjunction with con- struction of a building on the same parcel of land or for continued operation of an existing sand or gravel pit on the same parcel of land, remove any soil, loam or gravel from any land in the Town after notice to cease and desist or to refrain from removal thereof has been served upon such person by delivery in hand or by leaving at the last and usual place of abode of such person or at the usual place of business of such person of written notice signed by a majority of the Board of Selectmen forbidding such removal.
"Any person aggrieved by such notice forbidding such removal, or any person wishing in advance of such notice to determine rights to remove soil, loam or gravel, may at any time apply to said Board for permission to remove such soil, sand or gravel, said Board thereafter to
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hold a public hearing on the application, notice of filing such application and the date and time of the public hear- ing to be advertised in a paper published in the Town seven days at least prior to the date fixed for such public hearing. The Board of Selectmen shall, within ten days of completion of such public hearing, grant or deny permis- sion to remove such soil, loam, sand or gravel."
Article 33. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, or transfer from available funds a sum not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000) for advertising the advantages of the Town and for providing amusements or entertainments of a public character; the money so appropriated shall be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $5,000 for advertising the advantages of the Town, as permitted by enabling legislation passed Feb. 11, 1950, provided that the sum of $1,000 shall previously have been contributed by donation and paid into the town treasury to be ex- pended for the aforesaid purpose.
Article 34. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of six hundred dollars ($600) for the purpose of installing a surface drain in Priscilla Beach Road to prevent property damage.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $600 from Excess and Deficiency.
Article 35. To see what amount the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from Parking Meter Receipts for parking meter expenses as follows: Salary of Police Officer, retroactive to January 1, 1950, $2,860; to reset 135 meters, $300; new plans, $125.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,285 from Parking Meter Fees and reconsideration of the
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Police Dept. Salaries, for the purpose of reducing it by $2,860.00.
Article 36. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from Parking Meter Receipts, or available funds, the sum of twelve hundred dollars ($1,200) for the purchase of an automobile for the Police Department, and to dispose of one in service (1946 model) .
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $950 from Excess and Deficiency.
Article 37. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from Parking Meter Receipts, the sum of three hundred and twenty-one dollars ($321) for the purchase of a coin separator and coin wrappers for use in connection with parking meter collections.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $321 from Parking Meter Fees.
Article 38. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of nine thousand, four hundred and forty dollars ($9,440) for a new motor street sweeper for the Highway Department.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $9,440 from Excess and Deficiency and reconsideration of the Street Cleaning appropriation for the purpose of reducing it by $2,300.
Article 39. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of four hundred and ninety-five dollars ($495) for the pur- chase of a sickle bar attachment on International Tractor for the Highway Department.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $495 from Excess and Deficiency.
Article 40. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of
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two thousand, six hundred and fifty dollars ($2,650) for the purpose of extending the sewer on Olmstead Terrace from the Veterans' Housing Project to Standish Avenue (1,000 feet).
The Committee recommends no action.
Article 41. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of two thousand, one hundred and twenty-five dollars ($2,125) for the purpose of extending the sewer on Boute- main Avenue (760 feet) .
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,125 from Excess and Deficiency.
Article 42. To see if the Town will accept and allow as a town way, Charlemont Road in the Priscilla Beach section of Plymouth about 650 feet long leading northeast- erly from Rocky Hill Road to John Alden Road, as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town, and make an appropriation for land and property damages and expenses for acquiring titles.
The Committee recommends the acceptance of this street with an appropriation of $100.00 for land and prop- erty damages and expenses for acquiring titles.
Article 43. To see if the Town will accept and allow as a town way, Farmhurst Road in the Priscilla Beach section of Plymouth about 900 feet long leading north- easterly from Rocky Hill Road to John Alden Road, as laid out by the Selectmen and reported to the Town, and make an appropriation for land and property damages and expenses for acquiring titles.
The Committee recommends the acceptance of this street with an appropriation of $100.00 for land and property damages and expenses for acquiring titles.
Article 44. To see if the Town will vote to raise and
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appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of twenty-four hundred dollars ($2,400) to grade and lay a mixed-in-place surface on a section of Valley Road.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,400 from Excess and Deficiency.
Article 45. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of thirty-five hundred dollars ($3,500) to grade and lay a mixed-in-place surface on a section of College Pond Road.
The Committee recommends no action.
Article 46. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of twelve hundred dollars ($1,200) to grade and hard-surface Castle Street Extension.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,200 from Excess and Deficiency.
Article 47. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of six thousand, two hundred and eighty-three dollars ($6,283) for the purchase of an oil burner for the Memo- rial Building.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $6,283 from Excess and Deficiency and reconsideration of the Town Hall Fuel appropriation to reduce it by $575 and reconsideration of the Town Hall Other Expense appropri- ation to reduce it by $150.
Article 48. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of twenty-six hundred dollars ($2,600) for the purchase of complete new stage decorations for the Memorial Building; to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen.
The Committee recommends no action.
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Article 49. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of five hundred dollars ($500), to renovate, repaint and re- new the historical signs and to erect additional signs as needed; money to be spent under the direction of the Board of Selectmen.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $250 to be added to the 1949 balance of $164.60.
Article 50. To see what action the Town will take relative to purchasing a new clock to replace the town clock in the Post Office Building and make an appropria- tion therefor.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,500 from Excess and Deficiency.
Article 51. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to purchase for the sum of one dollar ($1.00) a parcel of land on the Town Wharf Lot, so-called, which was sold to the American Legion, Post No. 40, Inc., of Plymouth, Mass., as authorized under Article 20 of the Special Town Meeting on October 14, 1946.
The Committee recommends favorable action.
Article 52. To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to purchase a narrow strip of land on the easterly side of Westerly Route at the corner of Sum- mer Street, containing approximately 2,310 square feet, being parcel No. 2 as described in a deed from Bucking- ham to the Plymouth Electric Light Company, dated No- vember 9, 1932, and recorded in Book 1636, Page 372; also shown on a plan filed at the Registry of Deeds in Book 5, Page 285, and make an appropriation therefor.
The Committee recommends the purchase of this land for $1, the Plymouth County Electric Company to retain the right to the location of their poles on this property.
Article 53. To see if the Town will vote to raise and
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appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of five hundred dollars ($500) for the pruning of dead wood and removing of trees, in accordance with Section 13, Chapter 761 of the Acts of 1949.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $500 to be reserved in case the Dutch Elm disease should ap- pear in our town.
Article 54. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money not to exceed two thousand, one hundred and twelve dollars and thirty cents ($2,112.30) for the pur- chase of a B2PW Dodge Power Wagon for the Forest Fire Department.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,112.30 from Excess and Deficiency.
Article 55. To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell a parcel of land with the building thereon at 1 Spring Street to the Veterans of Foreign Wars which they now occupy as their quarters.
The Committee recommends the sale of this property to the V.F.W. for $1, the deed to include the proviso that, should the building cease to be used as Post quarters, the land and building will revert to the Town.
Article 56. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of two hundred dollars ($200) to install a gate across Beaver Dam Brook in Manomet at the bridge at Brook Road to make Bartlett Pond the headwaters for the spawning of alewives.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $200.00.
Article 57. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money not to exceed sixteen hundred and ten dollars ($1,610) for the purchase of 500 feet of 21/2" hose and 1,000 feet of 11/2" hose for the Fire Department.
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The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,610.00.
Article 58. To see what action the Town will take relative to the report and recommendations of the com- mittee authorized by vote passed at the Annual Town Meeting of March 26, 1949 under Article 37, to study the sewage disposal problem.
Recommendation under this article is left to the Sewage Disposal Committee.
Article 59. To see what action the Town will take with reference to the construction of sewage disposal facilities and to make an appropriation therefor.
Recommendation under this article is left to the Sewage Disposal Committee.
Article 60. To see if the Town will grant authority to make an application for and enter into an agreement with the Federal Community Facilities Service for the use of Federal funds made available under Public Law 352 enacted by the 81st Congress for the purpose of procuring plans for sewage works or take any action relative thereto.
Recommendation under this article is left to the Sewage Disposal Committee.
Article 61. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of one thousand, eight hundred dollars ($1,800) for the purchase of one new truck for the Garbage Depart- ment, Board of Health, and to dispose of the one now in use.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,800 from Excess and Deficiency and reconsideration of the Garbage Collection appropriation for the purpose of re- ducing it by $350.00.
Article 62. To see if the Town will appropriate the
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sum of two thousand dollars ($2,000) from the proceeds from the sale of cemetery lots and graves, to be expended by the Cemetery Commissioners for the improvement and embellishment of Oak Grove and Vine Hills Cemeteries.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,000 from the proceeds from the sale of cemetery lots and graves.
Article 63. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of construct- ing and originally equipping a new elementary school building in the Cold Spring district on town-owned land, formerly known as the Murray lot and on additional land to be acquired; determine whether the money shall be pro- vided for by taxation, by borrowing, by appropriation from available funds in the Treasury, including the Post- War Rehabilitation and Stabilization Funds, or take any action in relation thereto.
The Committee recommends that the Town appropriate $10,000 from Excess and Deficiency for procuring plans and specifications, to be presented to the Town at the next Town Meeting, for a new elementary school on the Standish Avenue Playground site, consisting of not less than eight classrooms and capable of being expanded later if necessary, said appropriation to be expended under the direction of a committee of seven, to be appointed by the Moderator, to consist of three members of the School Committee, two members of the so-called Cold Spring Committee and two members not affiliated with either group.
Article 64. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of acquiring by purchase or by taking by eminent domain, a parcel of land for school purposes, said parcel being described as follows: A portion of lots 19 and 44 on Plat 11 of the Assessor's map. Said lot being bounded as one parcel as
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follows: Northerly by other land of the Town of Plym- outh; easterly by other land of the Town of Plymouth and land of Thomas King; Southerly by Alden Street and Westerly by land of Joseph Girard. Said parcel to consist of approximately 51,800 square feet, more or less.
The Committee recommends no action.
Article 65. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of acquiring by purchase or by taking by eminent domain, a parcel of land for school purposes, said parcel being described as follows: A portion of lot 25A on Plat 11 of the Assessor's map. Said portion being bounded on the South by town- owned land 735 feet, more or less; Westerly by land of Maria A. Avanzini and William Maini et ux, 200 feet, more or less; Northerly by other land of Loring Dyer, 580 feet, more or less and Easterly by other land of said Dyer, 230 feet, more or less. Said parcel to consist of approx- imately 125,000 square feet, more or less.
The Committee recommends no action.
Article 66. To see whether the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of $10,000 for procuring plans and specifications for a new Cold Spring Elementary School, consisting of eight class- rooms and auxiliary rooms. Said appropriation to be ex- pended by the Elementary Building Committee appointed for said purpose at the last annual meeting.
The Committee recommends no action.
Article 67. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of five hundred dollars ($500) to mow underbrush at Morton Park and to provide larger parking space; said appropriation to be spent under the direction of the Park Department.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $500.
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Article 68. To see what action the Town will take in regard to liability insurance for the personnel of the Park Department and make an appropriation therefor.
The Committee recommends that the Moderator ap- point a committee of five, none of whom shall be in the insurance business, to study the question of workmen's compensation and liability insurance for all departments and report its findings by Dec. 1, 1950.
Article 69. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of five hundred and fifty dollars ($550) to hard- surface the avenue entering to the Nelson Street bath- house; said appropriation to be spent under the direction of the Park Commissioners.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $550.00.
Article 70. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of three hundred and twenty-five dollars ($325) for the purpose of moving the three buildings at Beach Park to their new location as voted at the last Town Meeting; said appropriation to be spent under the direction of the Park Commissioners.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $325.00.
Article 71. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of seven hundred dollars ($700) to entirely enclose the four tennis courts at Stephens Field with a chain link fence; said appropriation to be expended under the direc- tion of the Park Commissioners.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $700 from Excess and Deficiency.
Article 72. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of nine hundred dollars ($900) to erect a chain link fence to protect the children using the Standish Avenue playground from traffic on Liberty Street; said appropri-
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ation to be expended under the direction of the Park Com- missioners.
The Committee recommends no action.
Article 73. To see if the Town will appropriate or transfer from Post-War Rehabilitation Fund or other available funds, the sum of $20,000 for making repairs and improvements in the Cornish and Burton School buildings, said repairs to include installation of new sanitary facili- ties in the Burton, new floors in classrooms and corridors in both buildings, exterior and interior painting and other needed repairs.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $20,000 from the Post-War Rehabilitation Fund.
Article 74. To see if the Town will appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of $6,500 for hard- surfacing a section of the Hedge School playground and for loaming and seeding the section graded and fenced in 1949.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,695 from Excess and Deficiency.
Article 75. To see if the Town will authorize the Chairman of the School Committee to make an application for and enter into an agreement with the Federal Com- munity Facilities Service for the use of Federal funds made available under Public Law 352 enacted by the 81st Congress for the purpose of procuring plans for an addi- tion to the present Manomet School Building or for a separate school unit.
The Committee recommends the appointment by the Moderator of a committee of seven, to consist of three members of the School Committee, two members of the so-called Cold Spring Committee and two members from the Manomet area, to make a study and report at the next Town Meeting.
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