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NATHANIEL MORTON PARK FUND
Plymouth Savings Bank 2,000.00
MURDOCK POOR AND SCHOOL FUND
Plymouth Savings Bank 730.00
CHARLES HOLMES POOR FUND
Plymouth Five Cents Savings Bank 925.48
JULIA P. ROBINSON POOR FUND
Plymouth Five Cents Savings Bank 373.37
WARREN BURIAL HILL CEMETERY FUND Plymouth Savings Bank 1,093.23
MARCIA E. JACKSON GATES PUBLIC LIBRARY FUND Plymouth Savings Bank 1,000.00
Plymouth Five Cents Savings Bank 1,000.00
PHILIP JACKSON FUND
Plymouth Federal Savings and Loan Association 1,337.38
UNCLE THOMAS JACKSON PARK FUND
Plymouth Federal Savings and Loan Association 800.00
ELLEN STODDARD DONNELLY FUND
Plymouth Five Cents Savings Bank 2,935.96
ALICE SPOONER FUND
Plymouth Five Cents Savings Bank 2,201.93
PLYMOUTH HOME NATIONAL BANK STOCK INVESTMENT FUND
Plymouth Home National Bank Stock 2,000.00
Plymouth Five Cents Savings Bank 10,573.21
Plymouth Savings Bank 1,009.66
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FRANCES LEACH! BAGNELL FUND
Plymouth Savings Bank
8,277.27
STABILIZATION FUND
Plymouth Federal Savings and Loan Assn.
$59,787.00
Dedham Institution for Savings
18,979.07
Danvers Savings Bank
6,450.92
Plymouth Five Cents Savings Bank
22,288.89
Beverly Savings Bank
14,192.12
Plymouth Savings Bank
24,603.53
Peabody Co-operative Bank
15,148.40
Boston Five Cents Savings Bank
63,982.12
Suffolk Franklin Savings Bank
30,278.40
Provident Institution for Savings
45,933.20
Wildey Savings Bank
19,478.92
321,122.57
CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT SYSTEM FUNDS
Bonds
$643,687.35
Bank Stocks
66,561.00
Federal Savings and Loan Assn.
5,000.00
Savings Bank
22,000.00
Plymouth National Bank
8,775.83
Accrued interest on bonds as of Dec. 31, 1965
6,733.99
Due from Town for military service credit
329.90
$753,088.07
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SCHEDULE J BORROWING CAPACITY, January 1, 1966
Valuation of 1963 Property, less abatements on $1,297,920 $40,528,430
Valuation of Motor Vehicles for 1963, less abatements
4,549,343
Valuation of 1964 Property, less abatements on $1,939,904 40,341,046
Valuation of Motor Vehicles for 1964, less abatements 5,048,882
Valuation of 1965 Property, less abatements on $2,189,340
41,311,810
Valuation of Motor Vehicles for 1965, less abatements 5,186,045
Total
$136,965,556
Average Net Valuation
$45,655,185
Normal Borrowing Capacity, January 1, 1966:
For general purposes
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$2,282,759 **
Outstanding Debt, January 1, 1966:
General - Inside Limit
$305,000
Urban Renewal - Outside Limit
360,000
For water purposes
$4,350,115
Water 515,000
Available Borrowing Capacity, January 1, 1966: For general purposes $1,977,759 For water purposes $3,835,115
** May be increased with approval of State Emergency Finance Board from 5% up to 10%.
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REPORT OF THE COMMISSION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Honorable Board of Selectmen Town Office Building Lincoln Street Plymouth, Massachusetts Gentlemen:
Report of the Commissioners of Public Safety for 1965:
This past year has been an eventful one for the Po- lice Department. We were saddened by the deaths of veteran Sgt. Vincent Zacchilli and Officer David Mur- phy. They were faithful and loyal men and served our town with ability and devotion.
Chief Leo Murphy having reached compulsory retire- ment age returned to a peaceful civilian status as of Oct. 31, 1965. He had served in all ranks from patrolman to Chief, and fulfilled all the duties of his offices with hu- maneness, trustworthiness, and consideration. He has served the town well and deserves the rest and tranquil- ity he has earned.
After careful consideration Sergeant Howard Smith was named as Sergeant-in-Charge of the Department until the formalities of Civil Service Examinations are completed. John Hanson and Anthony Tracinka were appointed sergeants having attained high marks in Civ- il Service Tests.
After conference with Finance and Personnel Boards it was decided to establish the post of Captain in the department, and appointment will be made after results of Civil Service examinations are announced. We also await the results of the examination for Chief before appointing the successor to former Chief Murphy. It has been necessary to ask for increased clerical help to ful- fill the increased amount of paper work. Mrs. Audrey Birnstein was appointed as clerk in place of Mrs. Eugenia Vacchino who has resigned.
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We are still short five regular members for the police force and hope that the next examinations will yield the requisite men for these vacancies. We are also hopeful that in the near future the planning for a new police station will give us modern facilities and a more attractive and stimulating environment.
Our Fire Department under the efficient and dy- namic leadership of Chief Arthur Lamb has continued to maintain its high standards. On March 31, 1965 Cap- tain William Sawyer retired after 26 years of service He had been a dedicated member of the department and as its chief mechanic rendered invaluable services. His ingenuity and ability has saved our town thousands of dollars. We wish him the best fortunes in private industry.
Arthur Laine, Jr., chosen for his aptitude and ca- pability, was appointed as Mechanic to the Department vice Captain Sawyer.
Patrols were initiated to detect forest fires, and their vigilance, and the cooperation of the State Department of Conservation undoubtedly served to prevent any ma- jor outbreak of fire.
The new station in Cedarville has not yet been turned over to us for administration, but it will serve to amplify the services in that area. Consideration and planning is going on with the appointed building com- mittee to seek, obtain, and build a new headquarters building.
There has been approximately 21/4 million dollars worth of new construction, and almost 11/2 million dol- lars worth of alterations during the past year. This augurs well for the economic development of our Town.
The health department has maintained the usual clinics for immunization and, with the availability of a new measles vaccine, has inaugurated additional clinics to make this important asset to our children. All eating places must now be licensed by the Health Department, and the effect of this portion of the Sanitary Code will maintain and improve standards of health and hygiene. The main dump at South Street is being constantly im-
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proved and will serve the town for many years without relocation.
The newly established positions of Gas and Wire Inspectors are functioning efficiently and effectively.
The Commissioners wish to thank every member of its various divisions for their loyalty to our town, their energies in carrying out their assignments, and their devotion to their respective duties. It is only by your cooperation and harmony that we can report to the Town of Plymouth that every job has been well done.
Respectfully submitted,
COMMISSION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
HYMAN DUBY, M.D., Chairman
JOSEPH R. STEFANI
PAUL WITHINGTON
BUILDING INSPECTION DIVISION ANNUAL REPORT
Albert F. Saunders, Building Inspector
New Construction
No. Bidgs. Estimated Cost
Year-round Dwellings
88
$1,110,920
Summer Dwellings
97
627,340
Stores & Commercial Buildings
3
187,800
Swimming Pool
1
6,500
Service Stations
1
5,000
Storage Buildings
17
25,859
Commercial Garages
1
6,000
Private Garages
14
19,740
Camp & Recreation Buildings
19
156,300
Office Buildings
2
8,300
Restaurant
1
30,000
Tower & Transmitting Station
1
1,500
Fire Station (Cedarville)
1
75,000
Town of Plymouth owned Buildings
1
4,000
Other Buildings
3
1,900
250
$2,266,159
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BUILDING INSPECTION DIVISION ANNUAL REPORT
Alterations
No. Bldgs.
Estimated Cost
Year-Round Dwellings
76
139,580
Summer Dwellings
63
75,190
Multi-family Dwellings
1
500
Commercial Buildings
6
81,300
Restaurant
1
20,000
Stores
9
36,100
Storage Buildings
2
700
Private Garages
4
5,300
Commercial Garages
2
14,500
Clubs
2
2,200
Motels & Cabins
2
2,500
Nursing Home
1
200,000
Camp & Recreational Bldgs.
3
4,000
House of Correction (Jail)
1
892,000
Town of Plymouth owned Bldgs.
2
1,250
Demolitions
35
210
1,475,120
BUILDING INSPECTOR DIVISION Albert F. Saunders, Building Inspector
11 Buildings inspected as Safety Hazards, Condemned or Secured
27 Buildings Found Under Construction without a Per- mit (Warnings given, no Court Action)
35 Buildings Demolished
10
Dumbwaiters Inspected (State Law) Elevators Inspected (State Law)
2
Hoistways Inspected (State Law)
2 Carnivals Inspected (State Law)
2 Theaters Inspected (State Law)
14 Inspections made for the Health Department
14 Inspections made of House Fires with Structural Damage
6 Kindergartens Inspected Under State Health Law
7 Nursing Homes Inspected (State Law)
8 Schools Inspected with State Inspector
47 Form A Plans Received Comprising 157 New Build- ing Lots
6 Form B Plans Received Comprising 101 New Build- ing Lots
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1965 ANNUAL REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES David Montanari, Sealer
Weighing and Measuring Devices Inspected:
Tested
836
Adjusted
54
Sealed 834
Not Sealed
10
Condemned
2
Fees collected for sealing: $1,197.65
Inspections where no fee is charged; Schools, Town- owned equipment: 14
Weighing of commodities packaged for sale:
Tested
517
Correct
395
Underweight
15
Overweight
107
Peddler's licenses issued: 15
A substantial increase in the revenue of this depart- ment for the year will be noted. This is due to an in- crease in the fees for sealing certain devices passed by the General Court in 1965, Chapter 55, Section 56 of Chapter 98 of the General Laws and which became effec- tive May 23, 1965. This was the first increase of fees for some 13 years and now makes the fee a little more realistic with current trends.
During the year the Sealer has done more checking of pre-packaged goods as recommended by the Division of Standards. This phase of the job, while it does not return any revenue to the department, requires more time and effort each year.
In November of 1965, Mr. Douglas Edwards of the Science Department of the Plymouth-Carver High School asked if I might arrange a program for the students pointing out the importance of Weights & Measures in
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everyday life. Through the cooperation of the Division of Standards, Inspector Vincent Moinahan came to Plymouth and presented a movie and talk to 200 stu- dents of the 9th grade.
This year the metric and apothecary standard weights were submitted to the Division of Standards for comparison and certificates of accuracy issued.
Respectfully submitted, DAVID A. MONTANARI, Sealer of Weights & Measures
1965 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE DOG OFFICER
Dogs licensed in Plymouth up to January 12, 1966
1,413
Kennels licensed
17
Dog complaints
491
Dead dogs picked up
71
Dogs redeemed by owners
21
Dogs delivered to Harvard Medical School
80
Dogs sold
1
Dogs destroyed
59
Restraining orders issued
14
Court complaints
None
Dog notices sent out for unpaid dog licenses
656
Dog bites
102
Respectfully submitted,
LOUIS J. CAPPELLA SR.
Dog Officer
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BOARD OF HEALTH
Mrs. R. Helen Hall, Health Agent
Dangerous Diseases Reported:
Chicken Pox
60
Dog Bites
102
German Measles
13
Infectious Hepatitis
1
Measles
290
Mumps
42
Scarlet Fever; Strep Throat
9
Tuberculosis
7
Salmonella
8
Other
3
Licenses and Permits Issued:
Gas
1180
Plumbing
961
Burial
334
Sewage
269
Milk
131
Methyl Alcohol
43
Stables
44
Rubbish, Garbage, Offal, etc.
21
Day Care Agencies
6
Frozen Desserts
8
Funeral Directors
3
Milk Pasteurization
1
Massage
2
Bottling
1
Motel, Camp, & Cabins
52
Oleo
36
Swimming Pools
5
Receipts:
Dental Clinic
$189.97
Licenses
594.00
Permits:
Plumbing
3,916.00
Gas
5,975.00
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
462.00
$11,136.97
Frank J. Abate, Jr., M.D. Board of Health Physician
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Immunization Clinics
10
Sabin Oral Vaccine, Small Pox Vaccine,
D.P.T.'s (Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus), and Measles Immunizations
655
Chest X-Ray Clinics
11
Chest X-rays Taken
573
Mobile Chest X-ray Survey
963
Food Handler Certificates Issued
1085
Premature Births 14
Nurses visits made under Contract by Plymouth Community Nurses Assn. 1646
Tuberculin Testing Done at Well Child Conference 213
John P. Saccone, Registered Sanitarian January 1, 1965 to December 31, 1965
1 - Private Sewage Systems
a. Preliminary Inspections 81
b. Final Inspections 243
c. Plan Review 186
2- Environmental Health Inspections
a. Nuisance Complaint Investigations 107
b. Dump Inspections 152
c. Eating & Drinking Establishments 201
d. Water Supply and Samples
34
e. Milk Samples
127
f. Camps and Trailer Parks
32
g. Sub-divisions
4
i. Nursing Homes
9
j. Motels, Cabins, & Hotels
27
k. Swimming Pools & Bathing Places
10
1. Markets 79
m. Rubbish & Offal Inspections 41
n. Food Stuffs destroyed or condemned
3- Public Interviews, Board of Health Meetings, Sem- inars, Professional Association Meetings, Health Ed- ucation regarding Sanitary Codes.
Louis J. Cappella, Sr. Slaughter and Animal Inspector Dead Animals picked up 71
Stables Inspected 43
Barns Inspected 43
h. Day Care Centers 6
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Animals Quarantined 102
Animals Inventoried & Reported
to State 353
Dairies Inspected 4
Restraining Orders 14
Andrew Rae, Plumbing Inspector
Frederic Bliss, Assistant Plumbing Inspector
Plumbing Approved 1016
Miles Traveled 6815
16
Non-Compliance Notices Issued
Lester F. Anderson, Gas Inspector Andrew Rae, Alternate Gas Inspector Gas Approved 1182
Miles Traveled
10,435
Non-Compliance Notices Issued
2
DENTAL CLINIC William O. Dyer, D.M.D. Francis C. Ortolani, D.M.D., F.A.C.D. I. Harry Keller, D.M.D. Jane Bradford, Hygienist
The following is a quote from Massachusetts Depart- ment of Public Health:
"The Department has filed a resolve with the 1966 Legislature calling for an investigation and study by a special commission of the condition of dental health, especially among children, and of appropriate measures toward eliminating dental decay, including the fluorida- tion of all community water supplies."
For many years the School Dentists have recom- mended the fluoridation of our public water supply: still the most effective method yet derived of combating dental decay.
Clinic Sessions Held 72
Treatments given 279
Completed cases 44
Money received for Clinical Services $117.60
Money received for Sale of Toothbrushes 42.02
Respectfully submitted,
R. HELEN HALL Health Agent
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PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT Arthur H. Lamb, Chief
PERSONNEL:
The uniform force consists of 30 men: Chief of Depart- ment, 1 Deputy Chief, 3 Captains, 3 Lieutenants, 21 Firefighters, and 1 Master Mechanic.
The Call force consists of 45 men comprising four companies.
APPARATUS DISPOSITION:
Headquarters
Engine 1 1955 - Diamond T 500 G.P.M. Pumping Unit Engine 2 1942 - Seagrave 500 G.P.M. Pumping Unit Engine 4 1961 - Seagrave 1000 G.P.M. Pumping Unit Ladder 2 1940 - Seagrave 65 Aerial Ladder Truck
Rescue 1 1954 - Dodge Power Wagon, equipped for emergency calls, lighting, special tasks, etc.
Boat 1 1959 - Duretech Aluminum with 10 H.P. Motor Chief's car 1963 Ford Wagon
Forest Truck No. 1-1956 International - All Wheel Drive
Forest Truck 3 - 1958 Dodge - All Wheel Drive
Service Truck 1954 - Dodge Pick-up a multi-use kit- outwater district building fires, forest fire, inspec- tion work, etc.
North Station
Engine 3 1941 - Seagrave 500 G.P.M. Pumping Unit Fire Alarm Truck, 1948 - Dodge, compartmented body, alarm equipment
South Station
Forest Truck No. 6 1942 - Chevrolet - All Wheel Drive Forest Truck 8 1950 - Dodge, All Wheel Drive
Manomet Station
Engine 5 1954 - Diamond T 500 G.P.M. Pumping Unit Boat 2 1965 Star-Craft, Aluminum with 15 H.P. Motor Forest Truck No. 2 1955 - Dodge - All Wheel Drive
Forest Truck 4 1952- Reo - All Wheel Drive - 1250 Gal Tank
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Cedarville Station
Engine 6 1956 - Ford, front mount Pumping unit 500 G.P.M.
Forest Truck No. 7- Dodge Power Wagon, 1948, All Wheel Drive
Boat 3, Old Town, obsolete, (storage)
RETIREMENTS:
Captain William K. Sawyer on March 31, 1965. He was appointed January 1, 1939. Always willing and loyal, Captain Sawyer gave his best efforts to the Fire Service.
APPOINTMENTS:
Arthur J. Laine Jr. was appointed department master mechanic on April 26, 1965 to fill the above vacancy due to retirement.
DEPARTMENT CHAPLAINS:
Monsignor Richard Norton of St. Mary's Church and Reverend Edwin T. Anthony of the Church of the Pilgrimage serve as department chaplains.
Doctor H. H. Hamilton is the department surgeon and during the past year examined seven men for ap- pointment to the call force.
RESPONSE
Still Alarms
214
Box Alarms
118
Rescue and Resuscitator Calls
35
Malicious False Alarms
33
Investigations
33
Arrests
3
Radio Alarms
6
Mutual Aid Alarms
3
EQUIPMENT USED AT FIRES
Hose (Footage) Used
3/4"
10,075
11/8"
2,650
11/2"
8,450
21/2"
14,700
Ladders Raised (footage)
1,690
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FIRE LOSSES
Buildings; Vehicles (including contents)
Value (assessed or estimated)
$730,450
Estimated Loss 121,200
Insurance Carried (as reported)
778,550
Insurance Paid (as reported)
99,219
MILEAGE (fire duty only)
2,643
INSPECTIONS
Mercantile
1,046
Re-inspections
14
Schools
33
Kindergartens
24
Nursing and Rest Homes
28
Hospitals
4
Churches and Church Property
39
Hotels and Inns
9
Oil Burners
186
Re-inspections
16
All Other
144
Total Inspections 1,543
Investigations
17
Complaints Regulated
27
COMPANY DRILLS FOR PERSONNEL
Permanent Force
66
Call Force 91
OPEN AIR FIRE PERMITS ISSUED 2,516
OTHER
Evacuation Drills Conducted 22
Fire Alarm Boxes Tested 204
1" Hose in Department Pressure Tested 11/2" Hose - Failed test, or otherwise re- moved from service 150'
21/2" Hose - Failed test, or otherwise re- moved from service 300'
Extinguishers Refilled 181
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FOREST FIRE DEPARTMENT
RESPONSE
Number of Alarms
330
Radio Alarms
118
Mutual Aid Alarms
12
Dump Fires
29
Mileage (fire duty only)
3,655
Gal. of Water (tank supplied)
150,965
Hose (footage used)
3/4'
1,100
11/8"
45,950
11/2"
730
Total Acres Burned
66
Largest Fire; Long Pond Rd.
4 Acres
An outstanding job was performed during the 1965 forest fire season by the departments' personnel, partic- ularly with the dry forest situation and a drought condi- tion to contend with.
Our success was due to the prompt discovery of fires and prompt response accompanied by the tenaciousness of our people.
This was the first year in the recent past whereby patrols were established in our woodlands to minimize and otherwise prevent fires. We were particularly for- tunate to be in position to stop two fires at an incipient stage, because of this, and I feel certain, we prevented a serious and costly fire.
During this drought and with the cooperation of the State Department of Conservation we were able to have a bomber plane with appropriate chemicals standing by to assist us and we did put this plane to use successfully. Its operations did without question prevent several fires from extending and working with our people did much to mitigate our fire problems in the woods. My gratitude and thanks to all for such an outstanding job.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPT. - 1965 Howard L. Smith - Sgt .- in-Charge
ARRESTS:
Male
679
Residents 438
Female
53
Non-Residents 294
732
732
CRIMES:
MOTOR VEHICLE VIOLATIONS:
Males
476
Males
204
Females
29
Females 23
505
227
CRIMES COMMITTED BY JUVENILES:
Males
115
Females
2
117
COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATED
3,402
AUTO ACCIDENTS INVESTIGATED 562
MISCELLANEOUS WORK DONE BY THE DIVISION:
Prisoners detained for other Departments 190
Summonses served for other Departments 357
Summonses issued (no fix) 1,069
Trips guarding bank clerk
128
Bank alarms (false)
107
Fatal accidents investigated
4
Street lights reported out
119
Missing persons
60
Doors found unlocked
289
Fire alarms
167
Automobiles sold
2,414
Cars stolen & recovered
45
Messages delivered
111
Operators' licenses suspended
218
Local summonses served
329
Complaints to Highway Department
100
Complaints to Dog Officer
108
Suicides
2
Ambulance trips (emergency)
267
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Gunshot wounds
1
Drownings
1
Escapees
6
Cottages checked
1,689
Sudden deaths
29
MISCELLANEOUS CASH RECEIPTS:
Bicycle registrations
$18.00
Revolver licenses
382.00
Taxi registrations
46.50
Fees from out of town Lockups
190.00
Amount of fines
5,210.00
Parking meter fines
151.00
Coke & cigarette machine
12.86
Photographs sold
20.00
Accident reports on copymaker
876.00
Emergency phone call
.30
Insurance claim settlement
54.59
Total
$6,961.25
MILEAGE OF DIVISION
CRUISER #1
30,781
CRUISER #2
36,878
CRUISER #3
66,269
CRUISER #4
57,288
CRUISER #5
66,385
Total
257,601
Value of Stolen Property Recovered
$33,656.88
Value of Lost Property Recovered
6,696.04
Respectfully submitted,
HOWARD L. SMITH, Sergeant-in-Charge
Plymouth Police Department
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD
The 1965 activities of the Plymouth Planning Board were conducted during the regular meetings held on the second and fourth Mondays of the month and during special meetings held throughout the year. In addition, the Planning Board Office at the Town Office Building was open for business between the hours of 9 A.M. and 12 Noon, Monday through Friday, under the direction of the secretary, Mary B. Searles.
At the Annual Town Election held on Saturday, March 6, 1965, Mr. Ronald A. Forth was re-elected to the Board for a five-year term. Mr. David M. Crawley was re-elected Chairman and Mr. Edward Chase re-elected Clerk at the organization meeting held following the Town Election.
On May 1, 1965, Mr. Edward Chase resigned from the Board because of his employment reassignment to Bos- ton. Mr. Chase was appointed to the Planning Board on May 18, 1955 to fill a vacancy and on May 23, 1955 was elected Clerk of the Board, a position he held until his resignation. Mr. Chase deserves much credit for the successful efforts of the Planning Board during his ten years. He worked tirelessly on many projects and always made himself available to answer the many questions asked of him by people in the community. The mem- bers expressed a sincere appreciation in behalf of the Town for his ten years of faithful and efficient service.
The vacancy on the Board was filled on May 19, 1965 at a joint meeting of the Planning Board and the Board of Selectmen with the appointment of Mr. Elmer R. Harlow, Jr., Mr. Ronald Forth was elected Clerk on May 24, 1965.
During the year there was presented for approval under the Sub-division Control Law, a total of six plans for sub-division. Five of these with a total of 96 lots were approved and endorsed; action on one sub-division of 5 lots is pending. In addition, forty-seven plans in- volving one hundred and seventy-one lots, plus addition- al large acreage, were submitted under the classification "Approval Not Required" and were endorsed.
The Board received seven requests for changes in the Town of Plymouth Zoning Map and, after appropri-
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ate public hearings, voted to recommend three for Town Meeting action.
Mr. Alfred Almeida was appointed to the Capital Outlay Expenditures Committee as the representative from the Planning Board. Mr. Elmer Harlow, Jr., was ap- pointed to the Special Study Committee and Mr. Ronald Forth to the Plymouth County Planning Board. The en- tire Board participated in Student Government Week.
The Plymouth Rock Area suitability-feasibility study by the Department of the Interior, which was initiated in 1963 by the Planning Board, has been made and the completed report has been sent to the United States Department of Interior for review and recommendations by the Secretary of the Interior. If favorable, this would place the area within the National Park Service for de- velopment and designation as a National Monument.
The work on the comprehensive plan for the Town of Plymouth being accomplished through a Planning As- sistance Grant from the Federal Government has prog- ressed very well. The Planning Board has held many meetings with representatives of the planning consultant firm of Adams, Howard and Oppermann and much has been accomplished. This study which includes Popula- tion, Circulation, Neighborhood Analysis, Community Fa- cilities, Future Land Use, Sub-division Rules and Regu- lations and Zoning will be completed June 30, 1966. The original grant was amended in July to include a Detailed Soils Survey Report of the Town of Plymouth.
The Planning Board also participated in the study of an alternate site for the Sewage Treatment Plant as rec- ommended by the Planning Consultants. An appropria- tion of $1,000.00 was made by the Advisory and Finance Committee for this study and the firm of Metcalf & Eddy, Engineers was retained. This report will be presented at the next Annual Town Meeting.
Respectfully submitted, DAVID M. CRAWLEY, Chairman RONALD A. FORTH, Clerk ALFRED ALMEIDA WILFRED J. BROWN ELMER R. HARLOW, JR.
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REPORT OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION
The Plymouth Development & Industrial Commis- sion has held a total of fourteen (14) meetings to date. A special meeting was held with the Plymouth Cham- ber of Commerce on February 17, 1965 and a Seminar at the Hilltop Mansion organized by the Plymouth Develop- ment & Industrial Corporation and co-sponsored by the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce and the Plymouth De- velopment and Industrial Commission was held on Sep- tember 21, 1965.
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