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Voted: That the Town authorize the Water Commis- sioners to erect a new chain link fence around the Allerton Street Reservoir and to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,700 therefor.
Article 45. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to construct a concrete valve chamber near the Buckingham elevated water tank, including pipes, alti- tude and check valves, and appropriate the sum of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000) therefor.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $4,000.
Voted: That the Town authorize the Water Commis- sioners to construct a concrete valve chamber near the Buckingham elevated water tank, including pipes, altitude and check valves and to raise and appropriate the sum of $4,000 therefor.
Article 46. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to continue the development of the gravel- packed well near Lout Pond pumping station by constructing
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a well house, including pipes and installation of original pumping station equipment as recommended by Metcalf & Eddy, Engineers, and appropriate therefor the sum of Fifty- one Thousand, One Hundred Dollars ($51,100). To meet the appropriation, the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be authorized to borrow a sum not exceeding Fifty-one Thousand, One Hundred Dollars ($51,100) and to issue therefor bonds or notes of the Town payable in accord- ance with Section 19 of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, so that the whole loan shall be paid in not more than ten (10) years after the date of the issuance of the first bond or note or at such earlier date as the Treasurer or Selectmen may determine.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $51,100, of which $1,100 shall be raised in the tax levy of the current year and $50,000 by a bond issue.
Mr. C. Harvey Moore moved that the Town authorize the Water Commissioners to continue the development of the gravel-packed well near Lout Pond Pumping Station by constructing a well house, including pipes and installation of original pumping station equipment and to raise and appro- priate the sum of $51,100 therefor and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $1,100 be appropriated from the tax levy of the current year and that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $50,000 in accordance with the pro- visions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, so that the whole loan shall be paid in not more than ten years after the date of the issuance of the first bond or note or at such earlier date as the Treasurer or Selectmen may determine.
The motion was put before the meeting and taken by a show of hands, 155 in the affirmative and 1 in the negative, the motion was carried.
Article 47. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to lay a water main of not less than six (6) inches in diameter for a distance of about one thousand (1,000) feet in a sub-division of land between Warren Avenue and Sandwich Road owned by Lena F. Giovannetti as shown on a plan approved by the Planning Board on July 23, 1953, including gates, valves, fire hydrants, services and other appurtenances as necessary, and to make an appropriation therefor; such authorization and appropriation to be contin- gent upon the payment to the Town by the owner of said development of the sum of Three Dollars ($3.00) per linear
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foot of main in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Water Department as adopted December 12, 1950, and appropriate the sum of Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000) there- for.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $6,000, $3,000 of which has already been deposited with the Town Treasurer by the owner to meet one-half of the appro- priation.
Voted: That the Town authorize the Water Commis- sioners to lay a water main of not less than six inches in diameter for a distance of about 1,000 feet in a sub-division of land between Warren Avenue and Sandwich Road, owned by Lena F. Giovanetti as shown on a plan approved by the Planning Board as of July 23, 1953, including gates, valves, fire hydrants, services and other appurtenances as necessary and to raise and appropriate the sum of $6,000 therefor, and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $3,000 be appro- priated from the tax levy of the current year and $3,000 from money in the Town Treasury received from the owner of the development, representing $3 per linear foot of main to be laid in said development.
Article 48. To see if the Town will vote to amend the by-law adopted under Article 28 of the 1950 Town Meeting by striking out the words "under their supervision" and inserting in place thereof the following words "which is deemed by said department" so that said by-law will read as follows:
"The Board of Selectmen is authorized to sell and otherwise dispose of any equipment or material in the hands of any department which is deemed by said department to be obsolete and of no further use by the Town. No sale or disposition of such equip- ment or material shall be made until after posting of notices in three public places, together with pub- lication in a newspaper published in Plymouth of the time and place of such sale with a descriptive listing of articles involved at least two weeks prior thereto. A public hearing may be held preceding such sale or disposition."
The Committee recommends favorable action. The present by-law provides for the disposition or sale of obsolete equipment of only those departments under the supervision of the Selectmen. The proposed amendment would allow the Selectmen to dispose of any obsolete equipment of the town after proper notification.
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Voted: That the Town amend the by-law adopted under Article 28 of the 1950 Town Meeting by striking out the words "under their supervision" and inserting in place thereof the following words, "which is deemed by said de- partment" so that said by-law will read as follows:
"The Board of Selectmen is authorized to sell and otherwise dispose of any equipment or material in the hands of any department which is deemed by said department to be obsolete and of no further use by the Town. No sale or disposition of such equip- ment or material shall be made until after posting of notices in three public places, together with pub- lication in a newspaper published in Plymouth of the time and place of such sale with a descriptive listing of article involved at least two weeks prior thereto. A public hearing may be held preceding such sale or disposition."
Article 49. To see if the Town will authorize the re- moval and disposal of the building formerly used for the offices of the School and Water Departments, the removal of the vaults attached to the old Town House building, the removal of interior wall surfaces and partitions in said building, for the purpose of examining its structural form and condition, the preparation of plans for restoring or re- modelling said building, the grading of the grounds or take any other action with regard to said property and appro- priate therefor a sum not to exceed $10,000.
Recommendation under this article left to the Planning Board.
Voted: That the Town authorize the Planning Board to continue their study of the Old Town House and adjacent property and to report to the Town at the next Annual or Special Town Meeting.
Article 50. To see what action the Town will take to amend the Zoning By-Laws to regulate the use of land for mobile units or trailers.
Recommendation under this article left to the Planning Board.
Mr. C. Harvey Moore moved that the Town vote to amend the Zoning By-Laws by adding thereto the following section: VIII. Trailer, used as dwelling units, may be placed or parked in public areas designated by the Park Com-
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missioners. Private property shall not be used for the plac- ing of trailers, used for dwelling purposes, for a period of more than 24 hours, unless a permit therefor is first obtained from the Department of Public Safety.
This motion was put before the meeting and taken by a show of hands, 144 in the affirmative and 2 in the negative, the motion was carried.
Article 51. To see if the Town will amend VI (a) of the Zoning By-Law to revise the area and frontage provisions in all districts.
Recommendation under this article left to the Planning Board.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 51.
Article 52. To see if the Town will rescind Section (d) 4 of Article IV of the Zoning By-Law relating to signs and adopt a new by-law regulating the erection and display of signs in all districts.
Recommendation under this article left to the Planning Board.
Voted (Unanimously) : That the Town amend the Zon- ing By-Law by adding after section 12 of Article IV (e) the following section: "13. The Board of Selectmen may, in its discretion, issue a permit for a sign or signs of suitable size to advertise a subdivision, a real estate development, or any use of land authorized by the Board of Appeals under Sec- tion 1 to 12 inclusive of this Section (e)."
Article 53. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town of Plymouth Zoning Map, changing from a Commercial District to a Residence District all or any part of the area now zoned for commercial purposes at the junction of Rocky Hill Road and State Highway, shown as Insert No. 1 on the official Zoning Map.
Recommendation under this article left to the Planning Board.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 53.
Article 54. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,100 to purchase new window drapes for the High School Auditorium.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,100.
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Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,100 to purchase new window drapes for the High School Auditorium.
Article 55. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,900 to install soundproofing mater- ial on the ceiling of the High School gymnasium.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,900.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,900 to install sound proofing material on the ceiling of the High School gymnasium.
Article 56. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $10,000 to paint approximately half of the interior of the Senior High School.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $10,000.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $10,000 to paint approximately half of the interior of the Senior High School.
Article 57. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,200 to install emergency battery lights to replace the present gas emergency lights in the Senior High School.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,200.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,200 to install emergency battery lights to replace the present gas emergency lights in the Senior High School.
Article 58. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $4,900 to fill and grade the parking area in the rear of the Junior High School and build a cement curb along the top edge of the bank.
The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 58.
Article 59. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $170,000 to construct a five-room addition to the Cold Spring School on Alden Street, and to determine whether the money shall be provided for by tax- ation, by borrowing, by appropriation from the Post War Rehabilitation Fund, and take any action relative thereto.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $160.000. of which $8,000 shall be from the current tax levy, $12,000
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from the Post-War Rehabilitation Fund and $140,000 by bond issue, said appropriation to be expended by a Building Committee of five to be appointed by the Moderator and to include representation from the School Committee.
Voted (Unanimously): That the sum of $160,000 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of constructing and originally equipping and furnishing a five-room addition to the Cold Spring School on Alden Street, and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $8,000 be appropriated from the tax levy of the current year and $12,000 from the Post- War Rehabilitation Fund and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow the sum of $140,000 under the authority of Chapter 44 of the General Laws and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor payable in accordance with the provisions of said Chapter 44, so that the whole loan shall be paid in not more than twenty years from the date of issue of the first bond or note.
The Building Committee for this project shall consist of a committee of five, to be appointed by the Moderator, to include representation from the School Committee, said committee being hereby authorized to expend funds appro- priated under this vote for the purposes specified in said vote.
Article 60. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,000 for the engineering and archi- tectural services necessary to study possible sites and pre- pare preliminary plans for a new 10 to 12 room elementary school and to present a report of such studies at the next regular or special town meeting, and take any action relative thereto.
The Committee recommends no action, if favorable action is taken under Article 59.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 60.
Article 61. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Seven Thousand, Three Hundred Dollars ($7,300) for the purpose of hard-surfacing the park- ing lot in the rear of the Memorial Building.
The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 61.
Article 62. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand, Three Hundred and
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Twenty-Two Dollars and fifty cents ($1,322.50) for the instal- lation of a sidewalk and curbing on the north side of Mem- orial Drive from Court Street to the rear door of the Mem- orial Building.
The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 62.
At 5:40 p.m. Mr. James Berardi moved that the Meeting adjourn until Monday Evening at 7 p.m.
Mr. James Frazier moved to amend Mr. Berardi's mo- tion by substituting 7:30 p.m. in place of 7 p.m. The original motion as amended by Mr. Frazier was then put before the Meeting and carried.
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Article 63. To see if the Town will raise and appropri- ate the sum of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) to finish building the field house at the Standish Avenue Play- ground in accordance with plans by Strickland and Strick- land, Architects; said appropriation to be expended under the direction of the Park Commissioners.
The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 63.
Article 64. To see if the Town will raise and appropri- ate the sum of Two Thousand, Eight Hundred Dollars ($2,800) for the purchase of a dump truck with a 11/2 - 2 yard body for the Park Department and dispose of the 1946 Studebaker truck now in use; said appropriation to be expended under the direction of the Park Commissioners.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,800.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $2,800 for the purchase of a dump truck with a 11/2-2 yard body for the Park Department and to dispose of the 1946 Studebaker truck now in use, said appropriation to be ex- pended under the direction of the Park Commissioners.
Article 65. To see if the Town will raise and appropri- ate the sum of Twelve Hundred Dollars ($1,200) to survey and lay out in uniform lots the Indian Reservation Camp site at Fresh Pond, Manomet; said appropriation to be expended under the direction of the Park Commissioners.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,200.
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Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,200 to survey and lay out in uniform lots the Indian Reservation Camp site at Fresh Pond, said appropriation to be expended under the direction of the Park Commissioners.
Article 66. To see if the Town will raise and appropri- ate the sum of Three Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500) to hard surface the parking lot at Beach Park be- tween the bath house and property of Albert W. Boutin; said appropriation to be expended under the direction of the Park Commissioners. This appropriation not to be ex- pended unless information is received from the State De- partment of Public Works that no changes are contemplated being made in the State Highway at this point.
The Committee recommends no action.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 66.
Mr. C. Harvey Moore moved to take up Article 67-70 as one Article and it was so voted.
Article 67. To see what action the Town will take re- lative to discontinuing the Manomet Dump now located on Brook Road and to establishing and maintaining a new dump at a suitable location west of the State Road (Route 3) and make an appropriation therefor. (By Petition)
The Committee recommends that Articles 67-70 inclusive be taken up as one article and that a committee of five be appointed by the Moderator to work with the Public Safety Commission and report to the next town meeting a suitable location and an estimate of costs, sufficiently com- plete for action by the town, for a dump to serve the Mano- met section.
Article 68. 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 use for dumping purposes; said parcel of land to be under the jurisdiction and control of the Public Health Division of the Commission of Public Safety and located on the westerly side of Brook Road, Manomet, and being a portion of Lot No. 30, Plat 45 of the Assessors' Plan.
See Article 67 above.
Article 69. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of grading, fencing and otherwise preparing a parcel of land on the westerly side of Brook Road for dumping purposes.
See Article 67 above.
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Article 70. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Six Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars ($6,500) and authorize the Water Commissioners to extend the six inch water main in Brook Road, Manomet, for a dis- tance of about One Thousand, Five Hundred and Fifty (1,550) feet.
See Article 67 above.
Articles 67-70:
Mr. C. Harvey Moore moved that the Town instruct the Moderator to appoint a Committee of five to work with the Public Safety Commission and report to the Town at the next Town Meeting a suitable location and an estimate of costs, sufficiently complete for action by the Town, for a dump to serve the Manomet Section.
Mr. Charles C. Lynch moved to amend the motion of Mr. Moore by substituting the following: That the Moderator appoint a Committee of seven voters of Manomet (Precinct 5) to study proposed locations and cost of operation of a new dump site. This Committee working with the Public Safety Commission shall report to the Town within 60 days. The original motion as amended by Mr. Lynch was then put before the Meeting and carried.
Article 71. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Five Thousand, Eight Hundred Dol- lars ($5,800) for the purchase of a new garbage truck for the Health Division and to dispose of one now in use.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $4,800.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $4,800 for the purchase of a new garbage truck for the Health Division and to dispose of one now in use.
Article 72. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) to lease the Police Station for the term of one (1) year from the County of Plymouth from April 1, 1954; the Town to be responsible for all repairs and all liabilities for the portion of the building used under this lease.
The Committee recommends favorable action.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1 to lease the Police Station for the term of one year from the County of Plymouth from April 1, 1954, the Town to be
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responsible for all repairs and all liabilities for the portion of the Building used under this lease.
Article 73. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand, Two Hundred Dollars ($2,200) for the installation of seven (7) toilets in the cells of the Police Station.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,200.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $2,200 for the installation of seven toilets in the cells of the Police Station.
Article 74. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand, Fifty-eight Dollars and Fifty-five cents ($1,058.55) for the purchase of one Police cruiser and to dispose of one 1952 Studebaker and one 1953 damaged Ford.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,058.55.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,058.55 for the purchase of one Police Cruiser and to dis- pose of one 1952 Studebaker and one 1953 damaged Ford.
Article 75. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand, Five Hundred Dol- lars ($2,500) to replace 4000 feet of Police cable and install one fire box and two Police boxes and to dispose of the old cable. (From Brewster Street to Stephens Street) .
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,750 for cable only.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,750 to replace 4000 feet of Police cable and to dispose of old cable.
Article 76. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand, Three Hundred Dollars ($1,300) for the purchase of two mobile two-way radios for the Police Department.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,300.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,300 for the purchase of two mobile two-way radios for the Police Department.
Article 77. To see if the Town will vote to accept Chapter 40, Section 6B of the General Laws:
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"A city or town which accepts this section may appropriate money for the purchase of uniforms for members of its Police and Fire Departments."
and establish a fund of Twelve Hundred Dollars ($1200) to be used for the annual replenishing of uniforms of Police Officers. This fund to be under the direct supervision of the Commission of Public Safety.
The Committee recommends no action.
Mr. C. Harvey Moore moved that the Town take no action under Article 77.
Mr. Frankland W. L. Miles moved to amend the motion of Mr. Moore so as to read: "The Town accept Chapter 40, Section 6B of the General Laws and appropriate money for the purchase of uniforms for members of its Police Depart- ment, and establish a fund of Twelve Hundred Dollars ($1200.00) to be used for the annual replenishing of uniforms of Police Officers. This fund to be under the direct super- vision of the Commission of Public Safety."
The motion to amend was lost. The original motion was then put before the Meeting and carried.
Article 78. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Three Hundred and Fifty-five Dollars and Twenty-five cents ($355.25) to supplement the sum of Two Hundred and Seventy-five Dollars ($275) to be paid by the permanent members of the Plymouth Fire Department for Medical and Accident Insurance.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $355.25.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $355.25, in accordance with the provisions of Clause 10, Sec- tion 5, Chapter 40 of the General Laws, for the purpose of effecting insurance providing indemnity for or protection to firemen or employees of the fire department, in the dis- charge of their duties, for expenses or damages sustained by them while acting as firemen or employees of the fire depart- ment, in accordance with the provisions of Section 100 of Chapter 41 of the General Laws.
Article 79. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Fifty Dollars ($1,050) for the purchase of a new 60 watt radio at Central Fire Station and to dispose of the 30 watt radio which was pur- chased in 1938.
The Committee recommends no action.
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Mr. C. Harvey Moore moved that the Town take no action under Article 79.
Mr. Frankland W. L. Miles moved to amend the motion of Mr. Moore so as to read: "The Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand and Fifty Dollars ($1,050.00) for the purchase of a new 60 watt radio at Cen- tral Fire Station and to dispose of the 30 watt radio which was purchased in 1938."
The original motion as amended by Mr. Miles was then put before the meeting and carried.
Article 80. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand, Five Hundred and Eighty-five Dollars ($1,585) for the purchase of one 3/4 ton truck to replace auxiliary equipped fire truck and to dispose of present 1939 Dodge truck.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,585.
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