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Article 56. To see what action the Town will take with regard to disposing of the engineer's dwelling at the Lout Pond Pumping Station, located on land owned by the Town and under the jurisdiction of the Water Department.
Committee recommends favorable action.
Voted: That the Town authorize the Water Department to turn over to the Board of Selectmen the engineer's dwell- ing at the Lout Pond pumping station, located on land owned by the Town and under the jurisdiction of the Water Depart- ment, and authorize the Board of Selectmen to dispose of such building.
On motion of Mr. Thomas Quinn moved to adjourn at 11:20 o'clock p.m. until Thursday, March 29th at 7:3:0 p.m.
Mr. James Frazier moved to substitute the motion of Mr. Quinn, that we adjourn until Wednesday, March 28th, at 7:30 p.m., and it was so voted.
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Adjourned Town Meeting, March 28, 1962
The Meeting was called to order by the Moderator, George A. White, at 7.50 o'clock p.m.
Article 57. To see what action the Town will take in its Civil Defence Program and make an appropriation there- for; said appropriation to be expended under the direction of the Selectmen.
Committee recommends no action.
Mr. Alvin Tavares moved that the Town take no action under Article 57.
Mr. George Randall moved to amend Mr. Tavares mo- tion by substituting the following: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,500 for the purpose of renovating and equipping for use by Plymouth Civil Defense a portion of the basement of the Plymouth Police Station and that of the County Commissioners office. This appropriation to be expended under the direction of the Plymouth Board of Se- lectmen, and it was so voted.
Mr. Antone Morgardo moved to reconsider Article 55, but the motion was lost.
The report of the Sewage Disposal Committee was de- livered by Dr. John E. Gilmore, Chairman.
Article 58. To see what action the Town will take with reference to the third report of the Sewage Disposal Com- mittee appointed in 1959 and to continue said Committee and to make an appropriation of $1,500 therefor.
Committee recommends favorable action and an appropria-
tion of $1,500.
Voted: On motion of Mr. Raymond Miskelly, that the Town accept the Third Report of the Sewage Disposal Com- mittee, authorized in March, 1959, that the report be included in the proceedings of this Meeting, that the Committee be continued, and that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,500 (additional to the $1,500 voted in March, 1959) for expenses relative to the study.
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Article 59. To see what action the Town will take on the report and recommendations of the Plymouth Redevelopment Authority and make an appropriation therefor, or take any action relative thereto.
Committee makes no recommendation.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 59.
Article 60. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $10,000 for the use of the Development and Industrial Commission and authorize said Commission to use a portion of this appropriation or any existing funds for out-of-state travel.
Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,600. to bring the fund up to $10,000.
Voted: That the Town appropriate $2,600, for the use of the Development and Industrial Commission and authorize said Commission to use a portion of this appropriation or any existing funds for out-of-state travel.
Article 61. To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain for pub- lic purposes, Lot 10B, containing 2.47 acres located east of Eel River at Plymouth Beach as shown on Plat 39 of the Asses- sors' Plans and grant an easement to the Eel River Beach Club, Inc. for water pipes over the beach to its swimming pool, and make an appropriation for purchase and expenses of acquiring titles; said land to be under the jurisdiction of the Park Department.
Committee recommends favorable action and an appropria- tion of $7,700. $7,500 (Purchase price) $200. (Legal Expense) Planning Board recommends favorable action.
Mr. Alvin Tavares moved that the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent domain for public purposes, Lot 10B containing 2.47 acres located east of Eeel River at Plymouth Beach as shown on Plat 39 of the Assessors' Plans and grant an easement to the Eel River Beach Club, Inc., for water pipes under the beach to its swimming pool, and make an appropriation of $7,500 for pur- chase and $200 for expenses of acquiring titles; said land to be under the jurisdiction of the Park Department.
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Mr. Spencer Brewster moved to amend by substituting the following: That the Town authorize the Board of Select- men to purchase or take by eminent domain for public pur- poses, Lot 10B containing 2.47 acres located east of Eel River at Plymouth Beach as shown on Plat 39 of the Assessors' Plans and grant an easement to the Eel River Beach Club, Inc., for water pipes over the beach to its swimming pool, and make an appropriation of $7,500 for purchase and $200 for expenses of acquiring titles; said land to be under the jurisdiction of the Park Department. Voting by a show of hands, 141 in the affirmative, 6 in the negative, it was so voted.
Article 62. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $37,500 to be spent in conjunction with sums to be provided by the State or County, or both, for the construc- tion of a sea wall and riprap mat (a continuation of the present wall) northerly to breakwater at Manter's Point; the Town to assume liability as provided by Section 29, Chapter 91, as amended, for damages incurred hereunder.
Committee recommends favorable action provided Article 61 is accepted and an opening be allowed in the wall to per- mit access to the beach, and an appropriation of $37,500.
State Share $75,000. $37,500. $37,500. $150,000.
County Share
Town Share Total Cost
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $37,500 to be spent in conjunction with sums to be provided by the State or County, or both, for the construction of a sea wall and riprap mat (a continuation of the present wall) northerly to breakwater at Manter's Point; and provide an opening in the wall to permit access to the beach; the Town to assume liability as provided by Section 29, Chapter 91, as amended, for damages incurred hereunder.
Article 63. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $5,000 to be spent in conjunction with sums to be provided by the State or County, or both, for the construc- tion of two groins at Plymouth Beach, north of groins ap- proved in 1960; the Town to assume liability as provided by Section 29, Chapter 91, as amended, for damages incurred hereunder.
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Committee recommends favorable action and an appropria- tion of $5,000. Very necessary to keep sand on beach.
State Share County Share Town Share Total Cost $20,000.
$10,000.
$5,000.
$5,000.
Voted: That the Town raise and appropriate $5,000 to be spent in conjunction with sums to be provided by the State or County, or both, for the construction of two groins at Plymouth Beach, north of groins approved in 1960; the Town to assume liability as provided by Section 29, Chapter 91, as amended, for damages incurred hereunder.
Article 64. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $10,000 to be spent in conjunction with sums to be provided by the State or County, or both, for the construction of a stone revetment and mat at Ellisville (Black Pond Area) and that to meet said appropriation, the sum of $5,000 be appropriated from the tax levy of the current year and $5,000 from money in the Town Treasury received from the abutters; the Town to assume liability as provided by Section 29, Chapter 91 of the General Laws, as amended, for all damages incurred hereunder.
Committee recommends favorable action, and an appropria- tion of $10,000.
State Share County Share Town Share Abutters Share Total Cost $20,000 $10,000. $5,000. $5,000. $40,000.
Mr. Alvin Tavares moved that the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $10,000 to be spent in conjunction with sums to be provided by the State or County, or both, for the construction of a stone revetment and mat at Ellisville (Black Pond Area) and that to meet said appropriation, the sum of $5,000 be appropriated from the tax levy of the current year and $5,000 from money in the Town Treasury received from the abutters; the Town to assume liability as provided by Section 29, Chapter 91 of the General Laws, as amended, for all damages incurred hereunder.
Mr. Donald Tracy moved to amend the motion of Mr. Tavares by substituting the following: That no funds or money be appropriated for shore protection in the Ellisville (Black Pond Area) and south to the Bourne line until such
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time as suitable legal access to the shore and beach area is acquired by the Town. Point of access to be as near to the area of shore protection construction as possible.
The motion was carried. (Reconsidered after Article 67)
Article 65. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,000 to be spent in conjunction with sums to be provided by State or County, or both, for the construction of two groins at White Horse Beach, south of property owned by Raymond Benson, and to meet said appro- priation, the sum of $1,500 be appropriated from the tax levy of the current year and $1,500 from money in the Town Treas- ury received from the abutters; the Town to assume liability as provided by Section 29, Chapter 91 of the General Laws, as amended, for damages incurred hereunder.
Committee recommends favorable action and an appropria- tion of $3,000.
State Share County Share Town Share Abutters Share Total Cost
$6,000.00 $3,000. $1,500. $1,500. $12,000.
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,000 to be spent in conjunction with sums to be provided by State or County, or both, for the construction of two groins at White Horse Beach, south of property owned by Raymond Benson, and to meet said appropriate, the sum of $1,500 be appropriated from the tax levy of the current year and $1,500 from money in the Town Treasury received from abutters; the Town to assume liability as provided by Section 29, Chapter 91 of the General Laws, as amended, for damages incurred hereunder.
No money was received from the abutters.
Voted: That the Town take no action under Article 65.
Article 66. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $4,062.50 to be spent in conjunction with sums to be provided by State or County, or both, for the construction of a stone mound and revetment south of Mano- met Point, adjoining Lots 36 to 41, inclusive, as shown on Plat 46 of the Assessors' Plans, and to meet said appropriation, the sum of $2,031.25 be appropriated from the tax levy of the current year and $2,031.25 from money in the Treasury re-
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ceived from the abutters; the Town to assume liability as provided by Section 29, Chapter 91 of the General Laws, as amended, for damages incurred hereunder.
Committee recommends favorable action and an appropria-
tion of $4,062.50.
State Share County Share Town Share Abutters Share Total Cost
$8,125. $4,062.50 $2,031.25 $2,031.25 $16,250.
Mr. Alvin Tavares moved that the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $4,062.50 to be spent in conjunction with sums to be provided by State or County, or both, for the construction of a stone mound and revetment south of Mano- met Point, adjoining Lots 36 to 41 inclusive, as shown on Plat 46 of the Assessors' Plans, and to meet said appropriation, the sum of $2,031.25 be appropriated from the tax levy of the current year and $2,031.25 from money in the Treasury re- ceived from the abutters; the Town to assume liability as provided by Section 29, Chapter 91 of the General Laws, as amended, for damages incurred hereunder.
Mr. Donald Tracy moved to amend the motion of Mr. Tavares by substituting the following: That no funds or money be appropriated for shore protection from Manomet Point, south to the Ellisville (Black Pond Area) until such time as suitable legal access to the shore and beach area is acquired by the Town. Point of access to be as near to the area of shore protection construction as possible, but the motion was lost.
The original motion was put before the Meeting and was carried.
Article 67. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $6,000 to be spent in conjunction with sums to be provided by State or County or both, for the con- struction of a stone mound and revetment on the shore at the end of Hedge Road, a distance of 600 feet in a southerly direction, and to meet said appropriation, the sum of $3,000 be appropriated from the tax levy of the current year and $3,000 from money in the Town Treasury received from the abutters; the Town to assume liability as provided by Section 29, Chapter 91 of the General Laws, as amended, for dam- ages incurred hereunder.
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Committee recommends favorable action and an appropria- tion of $6,000.
State Share County Share Town Share Abutters Share Total Cost $12,000. $6,000. $3,000. $3,000. $24,000.
Mr. Alvin Tavares moved that the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $6,000 to be spent in conjunction with sums to be provided by State or County, or both, for the construction of a stone mound and revetment a distance of 600 feet from the south bound of the Baratta property in a southerly direction, and to meet said appropriation, the sum of $3,000 be appropriated from the tax levy of the current year and $3,000 from money in the Town Treasury received from the abutters; the Town to assume liability as provided by Section 29, Chapter 91 of the General Laws, as amended, for damages incurred hereunder.
Mr. Donald Tracy moved to amend the motion of Mr. Tavares by substituting the following: That no funds or money be appropriated for shore protection south of Hedge Road Extension to the Nelson Street Landing until such time as suitable legal access to the shore and beach area is ac- quired by the Town. Point of access to be at or as near the Hedge Road Extension as possible, but the motion was lost.
The original motion was put before the Meeting and voting by a show of hands, 88 in the affirmative, 54 in the negative, the motion was carried.
Mr. Benjamin Brewster moved to reconsider Article 64, and it was so voted.
Mr. Donald Tracy moved to amend the motion of Mr. Tavares by substituting the following: That no funds or money be appropriated for shore protection in the Ellisville (Black Pond Area) and south to the Bourne line until such time as suitable legal access to the shore and beach area is acquired by the Town. Point of access to be as near to the area of shore protection construction as possible, but the mo- tion was lost.
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The original motion was put before the Meeting and voting by a show of hands, 78 in the affirmative, 64 in the negative, the motion was carried.
Article 68. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $109,000 to be spent in conjunction with the sum of $109,000 to be provided by the Commonwealth for dredging a mooring basin in Plymouth Harbor, south of Plymouth Rock, and to determine whether the Town will appropriate money therefor by taxation or by borrowing under Chapter 44 of the General Laws; the Town to assume liability as pro- vided by Section 29, Chapter 91 of the General Laws, as amended, for damages incurred hereunder. (By Petition)
Committee recommends no action.
Mr. Alvin Tavares moved that the Town take no action under Article 68.
Mr. James Frazier moved to amend the motion of Mr. Tavares by substituting the following: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $109,000; $49,000 from the tax levy, $60,000 by borrowing in accordance with Chapter 44 of the General Laws, said appropriation to be spent in conjunc- tion with the sum of $109,000 to be provided by the Common- wealth, for dredging purposes in Plymouth Harbor, south of Plymouth Rock; the Town to assume the liability as provided by Section 29, Chapter 91 of the General Laws, as amended, for damages incurred hereunder. Voting by ballot, 60 in the affirmative, 97 in the negative, the motion to amend was lost.
The original motion was put before the Meeting and was carried.
Article 69. To see if the Town will assume liability in the manner provided by Section 29, Chapter 91 of the General Laws, as amended, for all damages that may be incurred by work to be performed by the Department of Public Works of Massachusetts for the improvement, development, main- tenance and protection of tidal and non-tidal rivers and streams, harbors, tidewater, foreshores and shores along a public beach 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.
Committee recommends favorable action.
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Voted: That the Town assume liability in the manner provided by Section 29, Chapter 91 of the General Laws, as amended, 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 tidal and non-tidal rivers and streams, harbors, tidewater, foreshores and shores along a public beach in ac- cordance 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.
Article 70. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town of Plymouth Zoning Map No. 1, dated January 16, 1961, changing from a Residential R-15 District to a Commercial District, an area on the northwest side of Summer Street lying between the existing Commercial District and a wood road (sometimes known as Ox Road) to a depth of 1,000 feet from Summer Street.
Committee makes no recommendation. (Committee feels Planning Board can more competently advise the Town.)
Mr. Edward Chase of the Planning Board, moved and it was voted, unanimously, to amend the Town of Plymouth Zoning Map No. 1 dated January 16, 1961 "by changing from a Residential R-15 District to a Commercial District an area on the northwest side of Summer Street lying between the existing Commercial District and a wood road (sometimes known as Ox Road) to a depth of 1,000 feet from Summer Street."
Article 71. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town of Plymouth Zoning By-law by inserting in Article IV-A after the word "dwelling" the words "or a private garage appurtenant thereto"; and by inserting in Article IV-B after the word "dwelling" the words "or a private garage appurtenant thereto."
Committee makes no recommendation. (Committee feels Planning Board can more competently advise the Town.)
Mr. Edward Chase of the Planning Board, moved and it was voted, unanimously, to amend the Town of Plymouth Zoning By-Law by inserting in Article IV-A after the word
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"dwelling" the words "or a private garage appurtenant thereto"; and by inserting in Article IV-B after the word "dwelling" the words "or a private garage appurtenant thereto."
Article 72. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town of Plymouth Zoning Map No. 1, dated January 16, 1961, changing from an R-15 Residential District to Commercial District, an area on the southeast side of Samoset Street be- tween Chestnut Street and Vine Hills Cemetery to a depth of 150 feet and an area on the northwest side of Samoset Street between Standish Avenue and the State Highway By-Pass to a depth of 210 feet. (By Petition)
Committee makes no recommendation. (Committee feels Planning Board can more competently advise the Town.)
Planning Board disapproves this article.
Mr. Wilfred Brown of the Planning Board moved that the Town take no action under Article 72.
Mr. Thomas Quinn moved to amend the motion of Mr. Brown by the following: That the Town of Plymouth Zoning Map No. 1, dated January 16, 1961 be amended so as to change from an R-15 Residential District to Commerical District, an area on the southeast side of Samoset Street between Chest- nut Street and Vine Hills Cemetery to a depth of 150 feet and an area on the northwest side of Samoset Street between Standish Avenue and the State Highway By-Pass to a depth of 210 feet. Voting by a show of hands, 106 in the affirmative, 27 in the negative, the motion to amend was carried.
Article 73. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town of Plymouth Zoning Map No. 2 to extend the existing Commercial District on the southwesterly side of Sandwich Street, near Governor Carver Square, southeasterly to include Lot No. 230 of Plat 19 of the Assessors' Plans. (By Petition)
Committee makes no recommendation. (Committee feels Planning Board can more competently advise the Town.) Planning Board disapproves this article.
Mr. Wilfred Brown of the Planning Board, moved that the Town take no action under Article 73.
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Mr. William Barrett moved to amend the motion of Mr. Brown by substituting the following: That the Town amend the Zoning By-Law, "to extend the existing Commercial Dis- trict on the southwesterly side of Sandwich Street, near Gov- ernor Carver Square, southeasterly to include Lot No. 230 of Plat No. 19 of the Assessors' Plans." Voting by a show of hands, 103 in the affirmative, 24 in the negative, the motion to amend was carried.
Article 74. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town of Plymouth Zoning By-law by inserting as an addition to Section IV-A (a) the words "Adjacent parcels of land held in the same ownership may be joined, and if their com- bined area is 5,000 square feet or more, their combined front- age is 50 feet or more, and they are in a district zoned to permit residential use, the lot so created may be built upon for residential use, although it does not comply with the area and frontage requirements of the district in which it lies. Lots so joined and not, in aggregate, meeting the area and frontage requirements of the district, shall include all con- tiguous lots held in the same ownership. Lots which may be used under the provisions of this paragraph shall comply with the setback and area coverage provision of the R-15 districts." (By Petition)
Committee makes no recommendation. (Committee feels Planning Board can more competently advise the Town.) Planning Board disapproves this article.
Mr. Edward Chase moved to amend the Plymouth Zon- ing By-Law by inserting as an addition to Section IV-A. a. three new paragraphs as follows:
"Two adjacent lots held in the same ownership each of which is lawfully laid out by plan or deed duly recorded or registered in the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds or the Plymouth Land Registry District, each of which complied at the time of such recording or registering with the minimum area and frontage requirements of the Zoning By-Law then in effect in Plymouth, may be joined; and if their combined area is 10,000 square feet or more, their combined frontage is 80 feet or more, and they are in a district zoned to permit resi-
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dential use, the lot so created may be built upon for resi- dential use although it does not comply with the area and frontage requirements of the district in which it lies. Lots which may be used under the provisions of this paragraph and the preceding paragraph shall comply with the minimum set-back and area coverage requirements of the R-15 District.
"Where more than two adjacent lots exist, as described in the preceding paragraph, any re-subdivision must conform to the minimum requirements of the district in which it lies, and any remaining lots shall conform to the requirements of the two preceding paragraphs.
"The above paragraphs of Section IV-A. a. shall not be construed to permit the subdivision of any existing lot." It was so voted, unanimously.
On motion of Mr. James Frazier, voted to adjourn at 11: 00 o'clock p.m. until Thursday, March 29th at 7:30 p.m.
Adjourned Town Meeting, March 29, 1962
The Meeting was called to order by the Moderator, George A. White, at 7:45 o'clock p.m.
Mr. Herbert Parkhurst moved to reconsider Article 6, with regard to fixing the salary of the elected Moderator. Voting by a show of hands, 68 in the affirmative, 41 in the negative, it was voted to reconsider.
Mr. Herbert Parkhurst moved that the figure $100 Mod- erator's Salary, be substituted for the figure $30 and it was so voted.
Article 75. To see if the Town will accept and allow as a town way, Muster Field, 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.
Committee recommends no action.
(Water problems have been created for abutters by con- struction of road, which can be corrected by Developer.)
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Mr. Alvin Tavares moved that the Town accept and allow as a Town Way, Muster Field, as laid out by the Select- men and reported to the Town, and appropriate the sum of $100, of acquiring titles. Voting by ballot, 61 in the affirma- tive, 61 in the negative, requiring a 2/3 vote, the motion was lost.
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