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1,000.00
Other Expenses
1,900.00
General Maintenance
26,200.00
Regular Construction
5,000.00
Harbor Master: Salary
4,604.00
Other Expenses
3,260.00
Mileage
200.00
Town Wharf Maintenance
400.00
Airport Maintenance
16,194.60
2,775.00
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Town Forest: Labor Other Expenses
360.00
140.00
Cemeteries: Salaries
9,002.00
Labor
30,810.00
Other Expenses
600.00
Materials and Maintenance
6,175.00
Special Appropriations
4,500.00
(Inc. $2,000 from sale of lots & graves) Equipment 350.00
Town Debt and Interest
90,000.00
(Inc. $11,595 from Parking Meter Receipts)
Total Article 7 $3,265,627.04
Article 8. To take such action as the Town shall see fit in aid of the Plymouth Public Library, including the Loring Branch Library.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $60,666 including the Dog Tax of $2,306.19 of which appropriation $45,340 shall be for Salaries and $15,326 for Other Expenses.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $60,666.00, including the dog tax of $2,306.19, in aid of the Plymouth Public Library, including the Loring Branch Library, of which appropriation $45,340.00 shall be for Sal- aries, and $15,326.00 for Other Expenses.
Article 9. To see what amount the Town will vote to raise and appropriate in aid of the Manomet Public Library.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,470.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $2,470.00 in aid of the Manomet Public Library.
Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $8,000 for nursing services by the Plymouth Com- munity Nurse Association, Inc .; said appropriation to be ex- pended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $8,000.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate $8,000.00 for Nursing Services by the Plymouth Community Nurse Association Inc .; said appropriation to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen.
Article 11. To see what amount the Town will vote to
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raise and appropriate for the use of the Plymouth County Trustees for County Aid to Agriculture and to authorize the Selectmen to appoint a director in accordance with Chapter 319 of the Acts of 1957.
The Committee recommends favorable action and an appro- priation of $150.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $150.00, for the use of the Plymouth County Trustees for County Aid to Agriculture and to authorize the Selectmen to appoint a Director for the term of one year.
Article 12. To see what amount the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for advertising the advantages of the Town and for providing amusements or entertainments of a public character; said appropriation to be spent under the direction of the Board of Selectmen.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $20,000 for advertising the advantages of the town, but not for provid- ing amusements or entertainments of a public character, said appropriation to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate $20,000 for advertising the advantages of the Town, including neces- sary expenses incurred outside the Commonwealth, but not to be used for providing amusements or entertainments of a public character: said appropriation to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen.
Article 13. To see what amount the Town will vote to raise and appropriate to meet the payment of certain bills contracted prior to January 1, 1963 or take any action relative thereto.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $515.12; $9.30 for the Park Department, $213.60 for Memorial Build- ing Maintenance, $51.00 for Town Office Building Mainte- nance, $6.00 for Election and Registration, $150.37 for Harbor Master, $50.00 for Manomet Public Library, and $34.85 for Public Welfare.
Voted: (Unanimously) That the Town raise and appro- priate the sum of $515.12 to meet the payment of certain bills contracted prior to January 1, 1963:
Public Welfare
$34.85
Manomet Library 50.00
Harbor Master
150.37
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Park Department
9.30
Election and Registration 6.00
Town Office Building
213.60
Memorial Building
51.00
Article 14. To see what amount the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Christmas Lighting; said appropri- ation to be spent under the direction of the Board of Se- lectmen.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,000 to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $2,000, for Christmas lighting; said appropriation to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen.
Article 15. To see what amount the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or take from available funds to improve the tourist information booth; said appropriation to be spent under the direction of the Board of Selectmen.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $4,000 to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate $4,000 to improve the Tourist Information Booth; and provide rest room facilities; said appropriation to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen.
Article 16. To see if the Town will vote to accept twenty-one cemetery perpetual care funds amounting to $8,825 received and deposited in the Plymouth Federal Sav- ings and Loan Association in the year 1962 in accordance with the usual votes of the Cemetery Commissioners and Select- men and listed as "New Funds" in the town report.
The Committee recommends favorable action.
Voted: That the Town accept twenty-one cemetery perpetual care funds, amounting to $8,825 received and deposited in the Plymouth Federal Savings and Loan Asso- ciation in the year 1962 in accordance with the usual votes of the Cemetery Commissioners and Selectmen and listed as "New Funds" in the Town Report.
Article 17. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from unappropriated funds in the
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Treasury, a sum of money for Chapter 90 Highway Con- struction and/or Chapter 90 Maintenance, or take any action in relation thereto.
Purpose
State Share
County Share
Town Share
Total
Middleboro Rd. (Rt. 44),
Sandwich St. and
Long Pond Rd.
$42,000
$21,000
$21,000
$84,000
Chapter 90 -
Maintenance
2,500
2,500
2,500
7,500
$44,500
$23,500
$23,500
$91,500
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $91,500, the Town's share amounting to $23,500, from the tax levy, the State and County shares amounting to $68,000, from available funds.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate for Chap- ter 90 Maintenance and Construction, $23,500, from the tax levy of the current year to meet the Town's share; the State and County shares amounting to $68,000, from available funds.
Purpose
State Share
County Share
Town Share
Total
Middleboro Rd.
(Rte.44), Sandwich
St., Long Pond Rd.
$42,000
$21,000
$21,000
$84,000
Chapter 90 Maintenance
2,500
2,500
2,500
7,500
$44,500
$23,500
$23,500
$91,500
Article 18. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transer from available funds in the Treasury, a sum of money for the permanent construction of the fol- lowing streets: Nook Road, Nook Road sidewalk, Water Street, Forest Avenue Extension, Westerly Road, Arlington Road, Thrush Avenue and such other street or streets as may be approved by the Selectmen and/or the State De- partment of Public Works in accordance with Chapter 782 of the Acts of 1962.
The Committee recommends that the sum of $43,588.20 be appropriated for the permanent construction of Nook Road, Nook Road sidewalk, Water Street Extension, Westerly Road, Arlington Road, Thrush Avenue and such other street or streets as may be approved by the Selectmen and/or the State Department of Public Works, and to meet said appropriation the sum of $43,588.20 be transferred from the proceeds received or to be received from the State under the provisions of Chapter 782 of the Acts of 1962.
Voted: That the Town appropriate the sum of $43,588.20 for the permanent construction of Nook Road, Nook Road
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sidewalk, Water Street, Westerly Road, Arlington Road, Thrush Avenue and such other street or streets as may be approved by the Selectmen and/or the State Department of Public Works, and to meet said appropriation the sum of $43,588.20 be transferred from the proceeds received or to be received from the State under the provisions of Chapter 782 of the Acts of 1962.
Article 19. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $5,200 for the purchase of a 4-yard dump truck for the Highway Department.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $4,585.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate $4,585 for the purchase of a 4-yard dump truck for the Highway Department.
Article 20. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $1,000 for the purchase of one - 9' snow plow for the Highway Department.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $832, for the purchase of one 9' snow plow for the Highway Depart- ment.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate $832 for the purchase of one - 9-foot snow plow for the Highway Department.
Article 21. To see what amount the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the purchase of a motor street sweeper and dispose of the sweeper now in use.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $6,000, for the purchase of one motor street sweeper, and dispose of the sweeper now in use.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate $6,000 for the purchase of a motor street sweeper, and dispose of the sweeper now in use.
Article 22. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $2,685 for the installation of a sewer in Westerly Road from Alden Street to Liberty Street.
By Petition: James R. Kritzmacher et al The Committee recommends favorable action and an appro- priation of $2,685.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate $2,685 to install a sewer in Westerly Road from Alden Street Ex- tension to Liberty Street.
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Article 23. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $1,440 for the installation of a sewer in Westerly Road south 1,030 feet to Alden Street Extension.
By Petition: Edward Parker et al
The Committee recommends favorable action and an appro- priation of $1,440.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate $1,440 for the installation of a sewer in Westerly Road south 1,030 feet from Alden Street Extension.
Article 24. To see what amount the Town will vote to raise and appropriate to pay land damages in connection with County layouts of Beaver Dam Road and Long Pond Road.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $95.
Voted: (Unanimously) That the Town raise and appropriate $95 to pay land damages in connection with the County layout of Beaver Dam Road.
Article 25. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $9,500 for the purchase and installation of an aux- iliary boiler and oil burner in the Memorial Building; said appropriation to be spent under the direction of the Board of Selectmen.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $9,500.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate $9,500 to purchase and install an auxiliary boiler and oil burner in the Memorial Building, said appropriation to be spent under the direction of the Board of Selectmen.
Article 26. To see if the Town will authorize the Select- men to purchase 300 new individual metal folding chairs and 30 new individual folding banquet tables to be designated as equipment or furnishings for the Plymouth Memorial Build- ing and appropriate therefor a sum of money not to exceed $2,200. By Petition: Walter B. Haskell et al
The Committee recommends No Action.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $2,200, and authorize the Selectmen to purchase 300 new individual metal folding chairs and 30 new individual folding banquet tables to be designated as equipment or furnishings for the Plymouth Memorial Building.
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Article 27. To see what action the Town will take in regard to the Sewage Disposal problem and what appropria- tion may be voted therefor.
By Petition: Raymond E. Miskelly et al The Committee recommends No Action.
To see what action the Town will take in regard to the Sewage Disposal problem and what appropriation may be voted therefor.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 27.
Article 28. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,500 for the purchase of a new 112 ton dump truck for the Park Department and dispose of the 1954 Ford dump truck now in possession of the Park Depart- ment; said appropriation to be spent under the direction of the Park Department.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,988.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $2,988 for the purchase of a new 11/2-ton dump truck for the Park Department and dispose of the 1954 Ford Dump Truck now in use. Said appropriation to be spent under the direction of the Park Department.
Article 29. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money to provide for the use of the town-owned floodlights at Stephens Field; said appropriation to be spent under the supervision of the Park Department.
By Petition: Ronald J. Ferioli et al
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $300.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate $300, to provide for the use of the Town-owned floodlights at Stephens Field; said appropriation to be spent under the supervision of the Park Department.
Article 30. To see what amount the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the purchase of a new car for the Tree Warden's Department and to dispose of a 1958 Ford car now in use.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,000, pro- vided the purchase of a new car is put out to bid.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate $2,000 for the purchase of a new car for the Tree Warden's Department and to dispose of the 1958 Ford car now in use.
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Article 31. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or by use of available funds or borrowing under Chapter 44 of the General Laws, the necessary money and authorize the Water Commissioners to extend the existing 10" water main from its present terminus at Cape Cod Avenue on Route 3A, Manomet, connecting with 12" main southerly for a distance of approximately 7,300 feet and to acquire land and thereon construct a storage tank of one million gallons capacity together with necessary changes to the piping and pumping equipment and make an appropriation of $200,000 therefor.
The Committee recommends favorable action and costs of $200,000, to be paid for by bond issue.
Voted: Mr. Benjamin B. Brewster moved that the Town authorize the Water Commissioners to lay mains of not less than six (6) inches in diameter, in Route 3A and other streets or parts of streets in Manomet, commencing at the present terminus of the existing ten (10) inch main in Route 3A, near Cape Cod Avenue and extending southerly for a distance of seven thousand three hundred (7300) feet, more or less, and to construct a steel storage tank of one million (1,000,000) gallons capacity, more or less, and to enter into all necessary contracts for the above purposes and to appropriate therefor the sum of two hundred thousand (200,000) dollars. To meet this appropriation the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be author- ized to borrow the sum of two hundred thousand (200,000) dollars, and to issue therefor bonds or notes of the Town, pursuant to Chapter 44 of the General Laws, such bonds or notes to be payable within fifteen (15) years from their dates.
Voting by a show of hands, 121 in the affirmative, 14 in the negative, the Moderator declared the motion carried.
Article 32. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to purchase a 1-ton pickup truck and dispose of the 1957 pickup truck and make an appropriation of $2,400 therefor.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,400.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate $2,400 for the purchase of a one ton pick-up truck and dispose of the 1957 pick-up truck now in use; said appropriation to be expended under the supervision of the Water Commissioners.
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Article 33. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to purchase meter testing equipment, includ- ing test bench, calibrated tank and necessary piping and fittings, to install same, for testing and repairing water me- ters and make an appropriation of $1,200 therefor.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,200.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate $1,200 to purchase meter testing equipment, including test bench, cali- brated tank and necessary piping and fittings and to install same; said appropriation to be expended under the direc- tion of the Water Commissioners.
Article 34. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to dredge and repair the Little South Pond Canal and make an appropriation of $3,000 therefor.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,000
Voted: That the Town authorize the Water Commission- ers to dredge and repair the Little South Pond Canal and raise and appropriate $3,000 therefor.
Article 35. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or by use of available funds or borrowing under Chapter 44 of the General Laws, the necessary money, and to authorize the Water Commissioners to extend the water system using piping of ten and twelve-inch diameter, west- erly on Samoset Street, southerly on Seven Hills Road and easterly on Summer Street to the present terminus and to acquire land for a storage tank together with the necessary changes to the piping and pumping equipment and make an appropriation of $296,000 therefor.
The Committee recommends favorable action and costs to be paid for by bond issue of $296,000.
Voted: Mr. Arthur Addyman moved that the Town authorize the Water Commissioners to extend the water system by laying mains of not less than six (6) inches in diameter in Samoset Street, Seven Hills Road, Summer Street and other streets or parts of streets and to construct a steel storage tank of five hundred thousand (500,000) gallons capacity, more or less, and including necessary changes to existing piping and pumping equipment and to enter into all necessary contracts for the above purposes and to appro- priate therefor the sum of two hundred ninety-six thousand (296,000) dollars. To meet this appropriation the Town
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Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be author- ized to borrow the sum of two hundred ninety-six thousand (296,000) dollars and to issue therefor bonds or notes of the Town, pursuant to Chapter 44 of the General Laws, such bonds or notes to be payable within fifteen (15) years from their dates.
Voting by a show of hands, 120 in the affirmative, 18 in the negative, the Moderator declared the motion carried.
Article 36. To see if the Town will authorize the Water Commissioners to lay a 12" main on Samoset Street and Westerly Road for a distance of 700 feet, approximately, so as to discontinue the old jacketed pipe now on land sold by the Town to Gertrude Testoni and make an appropriation of $7,300 therefor. By Petition: Robert H. Benea et al
The Committee recommends favorable action.
Voted: That the Town authorize the Water Commis- sioners to lay a twelve inch main on Samoset Street and Westerly Road for a distance of seven hundred feet, approx- imately, so as to discontinue the old jacketed pipe now on land sold by the Town to Gertrude Testoni and raise and appropriate $7,300 therefor.
Article 37. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $8,200 to purchase and equip one Forest Fire Truck for the Forest Fire Department.
The Committee recommends No Action.
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $8,200 to purchase and equip one Forest Fire Truck for the Forest Fire Department.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 37.
Article 38. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to purchase and equip one Fire Chief's car for the Fire Department and trade in one 1959 Plymouth Station wagon.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,097.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate $2,097 for the purchase and to equip one Fire Chief's Car for the Fire Department and trade in one 1959 Plymouth Station Wagon now in use.
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Article 39. To see what action the Town will take to appoint a committee to study the erection of a building to properly house the fire apparatus in the Cedarville area of Plymouth. The Committee to include in their study the feas- ibility of using town-owned Lot #22 of Plat 55 of the As- sessors' Plans located on Route 3A and make a recommenda- tion at the next special or annual town meeting.
The Committee recommends favorable action.
Voted: That the Town have the Moderator appoint a Committee to study the erection of a building to properly house the fire apparatus in the Cedarville area of Plymouth, the Committee to make a recommendation at the next special or annual town meeting.
Article 40. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to purchase and equip 4 cars for the Police Department and trade in three 1962 Ford cruiser ambulances and one 1954 Pontiac Sedan.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $7,694.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate $7,694 to purchase and equip four cars for the Police Department and trade-in three 1962 Ford cruiser ambulances and one 1954 Pontiac Sedan.
Article 41. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to purchase or take by eminent domain, land for a new dump site to be developed by the Commission of Public Safety, Health Division.
The Committee recommends No Action.
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to purchase or take by eminent domain, land for a new dump site to be developed by the Commission of Public Safety, Health Division.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 41.
At 5:45 o'clock P.M. Mr. Howard Barnes moved to adjourn until 7:30 o'clock P.M., Monday, March 25, 1963, and it was so voted.
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Adjourned Town Meeting, March 25, 1963
The Meeting was called to order by the Moderator at 7:35 o'clock P.M.
The number of Town Meeting Members present was 177, the Moderator declared a quorum present.
Article 42. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of remodelling and making extraordinary repairs to the Plymouth Junior- Senior High school, and to determine whether the money shall be provided for by taxation, by borrowing, or by trans- fer from available funds and take any action relative thereto.
The Committee recommends favorable action and an ap- propriation of $111,108 to be provided for by Bond Issue of $100,000 and $11,108 from the Tax Levy.
Voted: (Unanimously) That the Town raise and ap- propriate from the Stablization Fund, the sum of $111,108, for the purpose of remodeling and making extraordinary repairs to the Plymouth Junior-Senior High School and to authorize the Renovating Committee for the Junior-Senior High School to expend funds appropriated under this vote.
Article 43. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $370,829.67 as the Town's share of the annual maintenance and operating budget for the Plym- outh-Carver Regional School District consisting of the capital costs assessment of $136,348.00 and the operating costs assess- ment of $234,481.67 which is in accordance with the provi- sions of Section 16B of Chapter 71 of the General Laws. Said appropriation is to be used in conjunction with an ap- propriation made available for the same purpose by the Town of Carver.
The Committee recommends favorable action and an appro- priation of $370,829.67.
Plymouth's share 88.6% $234,481.67 capital costs
Plymouth's share 89% $136,348.00 cost of operation
$370,829.67
Voted: ' That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $370,829.67, as the Town's share of the annual mainte- nance and operating budget for the Plymouth-Carver Re-
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gional School District consisting of the capital costs assess- ment of $136,348, and the operating costs assessment of $234,481.67 which is in accordance with the provisions of Section 16B of Chapter 71 of the General Laws. Said appro- priation is to be used in conjunction with an appropriation made available for the same purpose by the Town of Carver.
Dr. Samuel Stewart moved, and it was so voted, that Articles #44 and #45 be taken up as one article for discus- sion.
Article 44. To see whether the Town will vote to ap- prove or disapprove the amount of debt (to wit: $120,000.00) authorized by the Plymouth-Carver Regional District School Committee at a meeting held on January 24, 1963 for the purpose of completing the construction, original equipment and furnishing of the regional high school building.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $120,000 to be raised by Bond Issue.
Voted: That the Town approve the amount of debt (to wit: $120,000) authorized by the Plymouth-Carver Re- gional District School Committee at a meeting held on Janu- ary 24, 1963, for the purpose of completing the construction, original equipment and furnishing of the Regional High School building.
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