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41,800.00
7. Disability Assistance
16,456.00
8. Veteran's Benefits
50,000.00
9. Town Accountant
3.244.00
11. Safety Council
25.00
12. Fire Department
67,311.49
13. Fire Alarm
6,375.49
14. Forest Fires
100.00
15. Building Department
3,638.00
16. Building Inspector's Salary
1,750.00
17. Salary of Supt. of Highways
4,830.00
19. Engineering
3,500.00
20. Rubbish Collection
27,529.12
21.
Shellfish Inspection
1,040.00
23. Sealer of Weights and Measures
900.00
24. Union Wharf
2,000.00
25. Salary of Wharfinger
350.00
26. Town Meeting Expense
2,460.00
28. Legal Expense
2,000.00
29. Town Clerk's Office Expense ($181.00 O. S. Travel)
5,753.30
30. Treasurer's Office Expense
8,289.05
31. Municipal Debt
130,800.00
33. Interest on Revenue Loans
3,000.00
34.
Tax Collector's Office Expense
7,517.15
35. Assessor's Office Expense
4,435.00
37. Insect Pest Extermination
4,250.00
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41. Collection of Garbage
42. Sewer & Water Department
42,651.00
43. Election and Registration 7,329.40
44. Planning Board
500.00
46. Board of Appeals
155.00
47. Hydrant Rental
14,365.00
48. Street Lights
20,200.00
49. Memorial Day
500.00
50. Reserve Fund
20,000.00
51. Woodside Cemetery
300.00
52. West Island Town Beach
2,000.00
53. Special Training Schools
17,000.00
54. Tax Title Expense
1,000.00
55. Contributory Retirement ($16,011. System, $1,080. Exp.)
17,091.00
56. Fire Insurance on Equipment
175.00
57. Group Insurance
11,600.00
58. Civil Defense
3,030.00
59. Dog Care
844.00
60. Mosquito Control
3,250.00
61. Public Health Nursing
3,500.00
Voted :
(1). That the sum of $1,955.43 be transferred from the Bristol County Dog Fund, and the further sum of $838,043.20 (including $200.00 for out of state travel) be raised and appropriated in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 71 General Laws, and
(2). That the sum of $15,055.21 be raised and appropriated for Outlays and New Equipment, and
(3). That the sum of $42,121.00 be raised and appropriated for the transfer of pupils, and in addition to the above the unused balance of the School Trust funds of $9,917.48, and the income of the Trust funds, estimated at $20,500.00 be used, making a total school budget of $927,592.32 for 1961.
3-2. SELECTMEN'S OFFICE EXPENSE
Voted : the appropriation of $6,950.00 including $100.00 Out of State travel. for the Selectmen's Office Expense.
3-10. POLICE DEPARTMENT
Voted: to lay on table.
3-18 HIGHWAY DEPT.
Voted: the appropriation of $111,439.34.
3.22 SALARY OF SHELLFISH CONSTABLE
Voted: the appropriation of $3,000.00 for the salary of Shellfish Constable. 3-27 TOWN HALL
Mr. Lanagan moved: the appropriation of $15,059.00 for Town Hall Expenses.
Seconded.
Mr. Vander Pol amended the appropriation of $12,059.00. Seconded.
Vote on $15,059.00 defeated.
Voted: the appropriation of $12,059.00 for Town Hall Expense. 3-32 ACCRUED INTEREST ON MUNICIPAL DEBT
Voted: the appropriation of $61,191.50 for payment of Accrued Interest on Municipal Debt.
3-36 DUTCH ELM DISEASE
John Jarvis, Tree Warden moved the appropriation of $4,950.00 Dutch Elm Disease.
for Seconded.
Mr. Vander Pol amended: the appropriation of $3,400.00.
Vote on $4,950.00 defeated.
Voted: the appropriation of $3,400.00 for Dutch Elm Disease.
9,500.00
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3-38 BOARD OF HEALTH-Maintenance & Administration
Dr. Soares moved the appropriation of $8,410.00.
Seconded.
Mr. Vander Pol amended: the appropriation of $6,010.00.
Vote on $8,410.00 defeated.
Voted: the appropriation of $6,010.00 for the Board of Health, Maintenance and Administration.
3-39. DENTAL CLINIC
Dr. Soares moved the appropriation of $1,500.00 for Dental Clinic.
Seconded.
Mr. Vander Pol amended: the appropriation of $1,350.00. Seconded.
Vote on $1,500.00 defeated.
Voted: the appropriation of $1,350.00 for Dental Clinic.
3-40. DIPHTHERIA CLINIC
Voted: the appropriation of $225.00 for Diphtheria Clinic.
Mr. Vander Pol moved the consideration of Article 39 Little League out of order.
Voted: the consideration of Article 39 - Little League out of order.
Article 39. LITTLE LEAGUE
Mr. Lanagan moved the adoption of article and the appropriation of $2,500.00 for the Little League.
Seconded.
Mr. Vander Pol amended: indefinite postponement.
Voted: indefinite postponement of Article 39-Little League.
Article 3-45. PARK DEPARTMENT
Voted: the appropriation of $13,812.00 for the Park Department, with the following items earmarked:
$2,398.00 for Little League Expenses
600.00 for fencing Livesey Park
400.00 for Backstop - Cushman Park
Mr. Lanagan moved: to remove from the table the Police Budget.
Seconded.
Voted: to remove from the table consideration of the Police Budget- Article 3 - 10.
3-10. POLICE
Mr. Lanagan moved: the appropriation of $88,998.27, including $75.00 Out-of-State Travel.
Seconded.
Mr. Vander Pol amended: the appropriation of $74,619.03. Seconded.
Louis T. Brock amended: the appropriation of $75,619.03 including $75.00 Out-of-State travel and $1,000.00 for F.B.I. School Expenses.
Motion to lay on table until next week - defeated.
Vote on $88,998.27 defeated.
Vote on $82,119.00 defeated.
Voted: the appropriation of $75,619.03 including $75.00 Out-of-State travel and $1,000.00 for F.B.I. School for the Police Department. Article 4a. SALARIES ELECTIVE TOWN OFFICERS
Mr Lanagan moved the appropriation of $3,000.00 for salaries of Selectmen. Vote on $3,000.00 defeated.
Voted: the appropriation of $2,400.00 for salaries of Selectmen.
4b. SALARY OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
Mr. Lanagan moved the appropriation of $1,500.00 for the Board of Public Welfare salaries.
Seconded.
Mr. Vander Pol moved the appropriation of $1,200.00 for the Board of Public Welfare salaries.
Vote on $1,500.00 defeated.
Voted: the appropriation of $1,200.00 for the Board of Public Welfare salaries.
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4c. SALARY OF TOWN CLERK
Voted: the appropriation of $1,348.00 for Salary of Town Clerk.
4d. SALARY OF TOWN TREASURER
Voted: the appropriation of $3,820.00 for salary of Town Treasurer.
4e. SALARY OF TOWN COLLECTOR
Mr. Lanagan moved the appropriation of $4,400.00 for salary of Town Seconded.
Collector.
Mr. Vander Pol amended the appropriation of $4,202.00. Seconded.
Vote on $4,400.00 defeated.
Voted: the appropriation of $4,202.00 for the salary of Town Collector
4f. SALARY OF ASSESSORS
Mr. Lanagan moved the appropriation of $11,100.00 for salaries of Assessors. Seconded.
Mr. Vander Pol amended: the appropriation of $10,113.00 for salaries of Assessors.
Seconded.
Vote on $11,100.00 defeated.
Voted: the appropriation of $10,113.00 for salaries of Assessors. SALARY OF MODERATOR
4g.
Voted: the appropriation of $100.00 for salary of Moderator.
4h. SALARY OF TREE WARDEN
Voted: the appropriation of $200.00 for salary of Tree Warden.
4i. SALARY OF BOARD OF HEALTH
Mr. Lanagan moved the appropriation of $1,200.00 for salaries of Board of Health.
Seconded.
Mr. Vander Pol amended: the appropriation of $720.00.
Seconded.
Vote on $1,200.00 defeated.
4.i.
Voted: the appropriation of $720.00 for salary of the Board of Health. SALARY OF SEWER & WATER COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Lanagan moved the appropriation of $1,500.00 for Salary of Sewer & Water Commissioners.
Seconded.
Mr. Vander Pol moved the appropriation of $750.00 for salary of Sewer & Water Commissioners.
Seconded.
Vote on $1,500.00 defeated.
Voted: The appropriation of $750.00 for Salary of Sewer & Water Com- missioners.
Article 5. MILLICENT LIBRARY
Mr. Lanagan moved the appropriation of $29,995.40 for the support of the Millicent Library.
Seconded.
Mr. Vander Pol amended: the appropriation of $28,785.30.
Voted: the appropriation of $29,995.40 for the support of the Millicent Library.
Aricle 6. MILLICENT LIBRARY - HEATING UNIT
Mr. Lanagan moved the appropriation of $5,500.00 for the replacement of the old heating unit in the Millicent Library. Seconded.
Mr. Vander Pol amended: the appropriation of $4,100.00.
Seconded.
Vote on $5,500.00 defeated.
Voted: the appropriation of $4,100.00 for the replacement of the old heating unit in the Millicent Library.
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Article 7. BORROW IN ANTICIPATION OF REVENUE
Voted: to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Select- men, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial years beginning January 1, 1961, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable in one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year, in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws.
Article 8. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE
Voted : the appropriation of $9,000.00 for Workmen's Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance.
Article 9. MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE'S PUBLIC LIABILITY
Voted: the appropriation of $2,800.00 for insurance providing indemnity to any officers or employees of the Town against loss by reason of his liability to pay damages to others for bodily injuries, or for damage to property caused by the operation, within the scope of his official duties or employment, of motor vehicles owned by the Town of Fair- haven, in accordance with Clause 1, Section 5, Chapter 140, General Laws. Article 10. INSURANCE ON TOWN BUILDINGS
Voted: the appropriation of $6,210.00 to continue in force the mutual insurance now in effect and covering town property as previously voted by the Town.
Article 11. FAIRHAVEN SCHOOL REMODELING BONDS
Voted: to pass over this article.
Article 12. POLICE CARS
Voted: the appropriation of $4,500.00 for the purchase of two new 4 door sedans for use of the Police Department and to apply the turn-in value of the old cars towards the purchase of the new ones.
Aricle 13. RUBBISH COLLECTION UNIT
Mr. Lanagan moved the appropriation of $16,945.93 to purchase a rubbish collection unit for the Highway Department.
Seconded.
Mr. Vander Pol amended: the appropiration of $13,000.00 to purchase a rubbish collection unit for the Highway Department.
Seconded.
Vote on $16,945.93 defeated.
Voted: the appropriation of $13,000.00 to purchase a rubbish collection unit for the Highway Department.
Article 14. POWER PICK-UP SWEEPER
Voted: Indefinite postponement of consideration of Article 14.
Article 15. STREET MARKER - HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Voted: the appropriation of $900.00 to purchase a gas-powered liner for marking streets for the Highway Department.
Article 16. PICK-UP TRUCK PARK DEPARTMENT
Voted: the appropriation of $2,400.00 for the purchase of a 1961 Pick-up truck for the Park Department with the old truck as a trade-in. Article 17. ACCOUNTING MACHINE
Voted: the postponement of consideration of the purchase of an account- ing machine until the next Special or Annual Town Meeting.
Article 18. CHAPTER 90 CONSTRUCTION
Voted: the appropriation of $50,000.00 for the reconstruction under the provisions of Chapter 90, of Bridge Street, Coggeshall Street and Alden Rd., and to meet the appropriation that $12,500.00 for the Town's share be placed in the 1961 Tax Levy and that $37,500.00 be appropriated from available funds in the Treasury to finance the State's and County's share of this work; the reimbursements when received from the State and County to be restored to available funds in the Treasury.
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Aricle 19. CHAPTER 90 MAINTENANCE
Voted : the appropriation of $6,000.00 for Chapter 90 Highway maintenance, and to meet this appropriation that $2,000.00 be placed in the 1961 Levy for the Town's share of this work; and to finance the State's and County's share that the sum of $4,000.00 be appropriated from surplus funds in the Treasury - the reimbursements from the State and County to be restored to the Treasury when received.
Article 20. SIDEWALKS
Voted: the appropriation of $3,000.00 for the building of granolithic or bituminous concrete sidewalks in the Town on a participating basis. Article 21. GRAPE STREET ACCEPTANCE
Voted: Indefinite postponement of Article 21.
Article 22. ACCEPTANCE OF JARVIS AVENUE
Unanimously Voted: the acceptance of Jarvis Avenue as a town way from Adams Street to North William Street, as described in Article 22. Article 23. ACCEPTANCE OF NORTH WALNUT STREET
Voted: the acceptance of North Walnut Street as a town way from North Street to the end of North Walnut Streets as described in Article 23. Article 24. HARD SURFACING & RECONSTRUCTION OF ROADS
24a. Sedgewick Road, from Torrington to Western terminus.
Mr. Lanagan moved the appropriation of $4,800.00 for the reconstruction of Sedgewick Road.
Seconded.
Mr. Vander Pol moved indefinite postponement.
Seconded.
Voted: Indefinite postponement of consideration of reconstruction of Sedgewick Road.
24b. James Street.
Mr. Lanagan moved the appropriation of $4,148.00 for the reconstruction and hard surfacing of James Street.
Seconded.
Mr. Vander Pol amended: the appropriation of $3,111.00 for the recon- struction and hard surfacing of James Street - 18' wide.
Vote on $4,148.00 defeated.
Voted: the appropriation of $3,111.00 for the reconstruction and hard surfacing of James Street 18' wide.
24c. Timothy Street
Voted: the appropriation of $3,580.00 for the reconstruction and hard- surfacing of Timothy Street from Sconticut Neck easterly.
24d. Jarvis Avenue
Mr. Lanagan moved the appropriation of $2,125.00 for the reconstruction of Jarvis Avenue.
Seconded.
Mr. Vander Pol moved indefinite postponement.
Voted: Indefinite postponement of 24d - the reconstruction of Jarvis Avenue.
24e. Holcomb Street.
Voted: the appropriation of $2,126.25 for the reconstruction and hard- surfacing of Holcomb Street, between Bridge Street and Huttleston Avenue to include curbing and sidewalks.
24f. North Walnut Street
Mr. Lanagan moved the appropriation of $1,064.00 for reconstruction of North Walnut Street, per article.
Seconded.
Mr. Vander Pol moved indefinite postponement.
Seconded.
Voted: indefinite postponement of consideration of North Walnut Street reconstruction.
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24g. Grove Street
Mr. Lanagan moved the appropriation of $2,999.25 for reconstruction and hard-surfacing of Grove Street from Manhattan Avenue south to end. Mr. Vander Pol amended the appropriation of $2,275.00 for the con- struction of an 18' road.
Vote on $2,999.25 defeated.
Voted: the appropriation of $2,275.00 for the reconstruction and hard- surfacing of Grove Street, 18' wide from Manhatan Avenue South to end.
24h. Hathaway Street
Voted: the appropriation of $2,330.00 for the reconstruction and hard- surfacing of Hathaway Street from Sconticut Neck Road easterly to dead end.
24i. Rockland Street
Mr. Lanagan moved the appropriation of $2,998.00 for the reconstruction of Rockland Street.
Seconded.
Mr. Vander Pol moved indefinite postponement.
Voted: indefinite postponement of consideration of Rockland Street re- construction.
Article 25. STREET REPAIRS
25a. Rochambeau Street
Voted: the appropriation of $1,558.00 for a 352' drain in Rochambeau Street.
25b. New Boston Road
Mr. Laragan moved the appropriation of $5,800.00 for repairs to New Boston Road.
Seconded.
Mr. Vander Pol moved: Indefinite Postponement.
Voted: indefinite postponement of repairs to New Boston Road.
25c. East Morgan Street
Voted: the appropriation of $3,181.60 for repairs and curbing on East Morgan Street.
Voted: to consolidate all amounts appropriated under Articles 24 and 25, amounting to $18,161.85 into one account to be known as the 1961 Road Reconstruction Account.
Article 26. CURBING
Mr. Lanagan moved the appropriation of $2,803.20 to install curbing on the south side of Maitland Street.
Seconded.
Mr. Vander Pol amended: The appropriation of $2,160.00 for the installa- tion of 900' more or less.
Vote on $2,803.20 defeated.
Voted: the appropriation of $2,160.00 for the installation of 900' feet more or less, on the south side of Maitland Street.
Aricle 27. HYDRANT RENTAL
Voted: the appropriation of $195.00 for the maintenance (rental) of 3 new hydrants to be placed at or near
(a) 15 Blossom Street ,
(b) Corner Jarvis Avenue and North Walnut Street
(c) Corner Birch and Perry Street
Article 28. DRAINAGE
2Sa. Veranda Avenue
Voted: the appropriation of $2,000.00 for piping or enclosing the present drain between Veranda Avenue and Magnolia Avenue.
Article 29. STREET LIGHTS
Voted: the appropriation of $246.00 for street light maintenance as follows:
1 light on pole 47377-Lawton St., east of Atlas
1 light on pole 41199-at 44 Gellette Road
1 light on pole 43199-on Hamlet Street
1 light on pole (2nd from Adams St.) on Jarvis Ave.
2 lights on poles 42360 and 43698 on Blossom Street
2 lights on Sedgewick Street at No. 32 and No. 17
1 light on Beach Street-last pole on street
1 light on pole 41412 at 123 Washington Street
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2 lights on poles 43203 and 42573 Winona Avenue
1 light on pole near Cor. North Street and North Walnut Street
1 light on pole No. 43723 Capeview Street
1 light on corner Maple Avenue and South Chestnut St.
Article 30. SEWER IN LONG ROAD
Voted: the appropriation of $3,500.00 for the installation of a sewer in Long Road to lot No. 37 (Lot 178E-Assessors Plat 23).
Article 31. SEWER IN SARATOGA STREET
Mr. Lanagan moved: the appropriation of $3,400.00 for the installation of a sewer in Saratoga Street.
Seconded.
Mr. Vander Pol moved indefinite postponement.
Seconded.
Voted: Indefinite postponement of consideration of Sewer in Saratoga Street.
Motion to adjourn.
Voted: Adjournment at 5:18 until 1 P. M. Saturday, March 18, 1961.
Respectfully submitted, MICHAEL J. O'LEARY Town Clerk
ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MARCH 18, 1961
National Anthem at 1 P. M.
Notice of Adjourned Annual Town Meeting read by Moderator.
A quorum of 268 was present, as follows:
Precinct 1 52
2
51
3 42
4 47
5 31
6 23
At Large
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268
Meeting called to order by Moderator, Joseph A. Saladino, at 1:05 P. M. Article 32. ALL PURPOSE RECREATIONAL AREA
Voted: the appropriation of $6,115.00 to complete final phase to construct an All-purpose Recreational Area at Pond Site in Livesey Memorial Park. Article 33. FORT PHOENIX REPAIRS
Voted: the appropriation of $2,600.00 for Fort Phoenix Repairs and to meet this appropriation that the $1,680.00 received from the 3rd District Court be transferred for this purpose and the balance of $920.00 be placed in the 1961 Tax Levy. This work to be done under the supervision of the Park Department.
Article 34. TROWBRIDGE BAND SHELL
Voted: the appropriation of $250.00 to repair damage to Trowbridge Band Shell under the jurisdiction of the Park Department.
Article 35. SESQUICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE
Voted: to instruct Selectmen to appoint Sesquicentennial Committee. 35 (b)-Fund for Expenses
Mr. Lanagan moved the appropriation of $5,000.00 for celebration expenses of the Sesquicentennial Committee.
Seconded.
Mr. Murphy amended: the appropriation of $1,000.00 for celebration ex- penses.
Vote on $5,000.00 defeated.
Voted: the appropriation of $1,000.00 for celebration expenses of the Sesquicentennial Committee.
35 (c)-Authority to Sign Contracts
Voted: to authorize the Sesquicentennial Committee to sign all necessary contracts requisite to the Sesquicentennial celebration.
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Article 26. ROGERS MEMORIAL MONUMENT
Voted: 161-63 to rescind the action taken on Article 83 at 1960 Annual Town Meeting to move Rogers Monument from its present location, and to transfer the unused funds of $6,500.00 to Revenue.
Article 37. SOUTH STREET WIDENING
Voted: the appropriation of $9,200.00 to widen South Street from Chestnut Street to Main Street to a width of 40' with a road bed of no less than 24 feet, a distance of 1,288 feet.
Article 3S. RAILROAD BED IMPROVEMENT
Voted: the appropriation of $1,000.00 for grading and seeding the former Railroad track land on the north side of South Street from Chestnut Street to Main Street, a distance of approximately 1,288 feet.
Article 39. LITTLE LEAGUE
Voted: Indefinite Postponement on March 11, 1961.
Article 40. BEACH SITE COMMITTEE
Voted: to authorize the Moderator to appoint a committee of five for the purpose of considering the feasibility of acquiring the additional recreational property: Plot 28A, Lots 497-513 inc., and Plot 28B, Lots 1-5 inc., and to report at the next Annual or Special Town Meeting.
Article 41. SMALL CLAIMS
Voted: the appropriation of $350.00 for the settlement of small claims in accordance with Section 3 of the Town By-Laws.
Article 42. UNPAID BILLS OF PRIOR YEARS
Voted: the appropriation of $1,128.85 for the payment of unpaid bills of prior years in accordance with Section 64 of Chapter 44. G.L.
Article 43. PROPAGATION OF SHELLFISH
Voted: 113-87 the appropriation of $4,500.00 for the propagation of shellfish.
Article 44. UNEXPENDED BALANCES TO REVENUE
Unanimously Voted: to transfer the unexpended balance of $12,715.05 in the following accounts to Revenue.
Police Cars
$1,147.50
Fire Station Committee
100.00
Fire Alarm Truck
1.27
1959 Sewer Extensions
4,590.03
Mosquito Control-Selectmen
.37
Fort Street Surfacing
633.88
South Street Widening
2.54
Farmfield Street Drain
11.40
Herring River Culvert
4.10
Huttleston Avenue Lighting
1,073.97
Highway Grader
397.18
Highway Pick-up Truck
145.74
Vocational School
923.43
Middlesex County Training School
112.00
High School Scrub Coating
21.55
Repairs to Rogers School
1,315.00
High School Alteration
184.85
High School Heating Survey
100.00
1959 Road Recon. and Drainage
345.10
Morgan Street Curbing
110.63
High School Boilers
470.79
West Island First Aid
23.51
School Street Acceptance
925.00
Park Street Acceptance
6.00
Pequot Street Water Main
69.16
$12,715.05
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Article 45. COGGESHALL STREET BRIDGE
Voted: the appropriation of $40.60 to pay Fairhaven's share of the 1960 maintenance of the Coggeshall Street Bridge.
Article 46. MOSQUITO CONTROL
Voted: the appropriation of $3,000.00 for mosquito control in Fairhaven the money to be spent under the jurisdiction of the Board of Selectmen. Article 47. STABILIZATION FUND
Voted: the appropriation of $5,000.00 to be added to the Stabilization Fund, established under Sec. 5B of Chapter 40 G.L.
Article 48. TRANSFER FROM EXCESS & DEFICIENCY
Voted: the transfer of $80,000.00 for the reduction of the 1961 Tax Levy. Article 49. SALE OF PARK PROPERTY
49a. General Court Petition :
Voted: to instruct the Selectmen to petition the Mass. General Court for authority to sell all or any part of the Park Property owned by the Towil, bounded on the west by Middle Street, on the east hy Main Street, on the north by Park Motors, known as Cushman Park.
Article 49b. Authority to Sell Park Property:
Voted: to authorize the Selectmen to sell all or any part of the land described in Article 49A, when, and if, authorized by the Mass. General Court, with a minimum price of $7,500.00 and to determine the terms of the sale.
Article 50. SALE OF PEASE (DELANO PARK)
Voted: to authorize the Selectmen to sell all or any part of the following described portion of the land conveyed for Park purposes to the inhab- itants of the Town of Fairhaven by Frederic A. Delano et al in 1942, if authorized by the General Court, and to determine the terms of the sale.
DESCRIPTION: Easterly by Middle Street 120 feet: Southerly by land of Frank C. Taylor, Inc .;
Westerly by the channel of the Acushnet River or by the line limit- ing the rights of private ownership in said river; and
Northerly by a line parallel to and 120 feet distant northerly from the southerly line.
Said land consists mostly of land covered at high tide by the waters of said River.
Article 51. TRAILS COMMITTEE
Mr. Lanagan moved the appropriation of $1,000.00 for expenses of the Trails Committee.
Seconded.
Mr. Murphy amended: the appropriation of $500.00.
Vote on $1,000.00 defeated.
Voted: the appropriation of $500.00 for expenses of the Trails Committee. Mr. John Humphreys moved that the report of the Dump Site Com- mittee be taken up next, out-of-order.
Seconded.
Voted: to hear the Report of the Dump Site Committee:
The following report was given by John Carter, of the Committee.
REPORT OF DUMP SITE COMMITTEE
To the Voters of Fairhaven Town Meeting 1961
This report of the Dump Site Committee concerns two functions charged to this committee, namely, "to study the feasibility of relocating the town dump" and to "study various methods of rubbish disposal".
Regarding the first, it should be pointed out that the area northeast of the town has been designated as a watershed area which feeds the wells supplying our domestic water. Due to the danger of pollution of the water supply by the operation of the town dump in this area, the search for a dump site has been considerably restricted.
In our report to the 1959 Town meeting, an area was recommended extending southeasterly from the former railroad right-of-way, east of Egypt Lane to the foot of Brae Road. After further consideration of this and other locations, this committee still believes this location to be the most suitable site available for a Town dump.
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Although our committee fully realizes that objections will be raised in whatever location a dump site may be proposed, we believe the only solution to the problem to be dump control. Such controls should include the burying of tires, asphalt shingles, and other materials which create a smoke nuisance; prohibiting the dumping of fish trimmings and all other garbage-like materials; burning only when wind and weather conditions are favorable, and restricting the use of the dump to Fairhaven residents. It is our firm conviction that the adoption of strict regulations of dump control, rigidly enforced by a full time attendant, will eliminate or greatly reduce the undesirable conditions of a town dump.
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