Town annual reports of Acton, Massachusetts 1956-1960, Part 54

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Publication date: 1956
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4. Parking Area. A suitable parking area must be provided off the public ways for all automobiles used by persons within the business, as well as for a reasonable number of automobiles of customers, clients or other persons patronizing the business establishment. The formula for determining the proposed number of parking spaces required shall be submitted to the Selectmen at the same time that the application for a building permit is submitted to Building Inspector, required under the Building By-Law of the Town of Acton.

5. Of-Street Loading Facilities. Off-street loading facilities must be provided and be of sufficient area to keep the public way clear.

Motion: To add new sections, Numbered 4 and 5, to Section IV, Business District, of the Protective Zoning By-Law of the Town of Acton as follows:

5. Off-Street Loading Facilities. Off-street Loading facilities must be provided and be of sufficient area to keep the public way clear.

Voted Unanimously: To amend the motion by adding the follow- ing:

The above rules shall not apply to any present business property.

Voted Unanimously: To add new sections, Numbered 4 and 5, to Section IV, Business District, of the Protective Zoning By-Law of the Town of Acton as follows:

5. Off-Street Loading Facilities. Off-street loading facilities must be provided and be of sufficient area to keep the public way clear.

The above rules shall not apply to any present business property.

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RESOLVE: That the Selectmen cause to be printed and distributed to each household in the town a copy of the Town Protective Zoning by-laws on or before the 1st of May 1960 and periodically thereafter when substantive changes are made thereto.

Motion to table resolution. Voted.

A true copy. Attest :

CHARLES M. MACRAE,

Town Clerk.

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ABSTRACT OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING December 12, 1960

Meeting was called to order by the Moderator at 8:00 P. M. in the Blanchard Auditorium with 8 voters present, namely: Moderator - James E. Kinsley; Town Clerk - Charles M. MacRae; Selectmen - Charles D. MacPherson, Arthur W. Lee and Lawrence Donnelly; Plan- ning Board members - John H. Loring, Donald E. Donnelly and David P. Tinker; Recreation Commission member - Patience MacPherson. Small attendance due to heavy snowfall. Motion from Mr. MacPherson that the meeting be adjourned to 8:00 P. M. on Tuesday, December 20, 1960 at the Blanchard Auditorium. Voted.

The Moderator called the meeting to order at 8:00 P. M. on Tues- day, December 20, 1960.

ARTICLE 1 CRUISERS

To see if the Town will vote to appropriate from available funds the sum of $1,650.00, or any other sum, to be used in conjunction with $2,200.00 voted at the Annual Town Meeting, March 14, 1960, for the purchase of two police cruisers for the Police Department, or take any other action relative thereto. (Inserted by Board of Selectmen) .

Voted: To appropriate from the Surplus Revenue Account the sum of $1,650.00, to be used in conjunction with $2,200.00 voted at the Annual Town Meeting, March 14, 1960, for the purchase of two police cruisers for the Police Department.

ARTICLE 2 LOADER

To see if the Town will vote to appropriate from available funds the sum of $500.00, or any other sum, for the purchase of a front end loader for the Farmall Cub Tractor for the Highway Department, or take any other action relative thereto. (Inserted by Board of Selectmen).

Voted: To appropriate from Machinery Fund the sum of $500.00, for the purchase of a front end loader for the Farmall Cub Tractor for the Highway Department.

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ARTICLE 3 RADIO HIGHWAY

To see if the Town will vote to appropriate from available funds the sum of $538.00, or any other sum, to purchase a two-way radio for the Highway Department pickup truck, or take any other action relative thereto. (Inserted by Board of Selectmen) .

Voted: To appropriate from Machinery Fund the sum of $538.00, for the purchase of a two-way radio for the Highway Department pickup truck.

ARTICLE 4 TOWN HALL

To see if the Town will vote to appropriate from available funds the sum of $1,800.00, or any other sum, for necessary alterations and repairs to the Town Hall Heating system, or take any other action rela- tive thereto. (Inserted by Board of Selectmen).

Voted: To appropriate from Overlay Reserve the sum of $1,800.00, for necessary alterations and repairs to the Town Hall Heating system.

Motion made to take up Article 6.

Motion lost.

ARTICLE 5 RECREATION COMMISSION

To see if the Town will authorize the Recreation Commission to acquire by purchase, for recreational purposes three parcels of land, with the buildings thereon, situated in the Northerly part of Acton, on either side of Wheeler Lane and bounded approximately as follows: NORTHERLY by land formerly of Hollowell, Sheehan and Miller; WESTERLY by land formerly of Miller and Murphy; SOUTHERLY by land formerly of Murphy, Luther Conant and Estelle T. Davis; and EASTERLY by land formerly of Blanchard & Gould Co., the Mill Pond and Hollowell. Containing in all about forty-four acres, more or less. And to appropriate from any available source the sum of $38,000.00, therefor, said sum to be applicable to the cost of the land and the buildings and to any costs in connection with the purchase thereof, to do or act thereon. (Inserted by Recreation Commission) .

Motion: That the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase, for recreational purposes three parcels of land, with the buildings thereon, situated in the Northerly part of Acton, on either side of Wheeler Lane and bounded approximately as follows:

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NORTHERLY by land formerly of Hollowell, Sheehan and Miller; WESTERLY by land formerly of Miller and Murphy; SOUTHERLY by land formerly of Murphy, Luther Conant and Estelle T. Davis; and EASTERLY by land formerly of Blanchard & Gould Co., the Mill Pond and Hollowell. Containing in all about forty-four acres, more or less. And that the sum of $38,000.00, be appropriated from Surplus Revenue therefor, said sum to be applicable to the cost of the land and the buildings and to any costs in connection with the purchase thereof. Said land after purchase to be held under control of the Recreation Commission.

Moderator appointed the following tellers: Joseph J. Coughlan, Harold W. Flood, William S. Kendall, Jr., Francis X. Penny, Leonard Lee Lester, William B. Clewley, Louis A. Flerra, Norman R. Veenstra and Dewey E. Boatman.

Ballot Vote. Total - 200. Yes- 120. No-80.

Votes needed to carry - 132. Motion Lost.

ARTICLE 6 CONSERVATION COMMISSION

To see if the Town will accept Section 8 c of Chapter 40 of the General Laws, inserted by Section 1 of Chapter 495 of the Acts of 1957 and to establish a Conservation Commission for the promotion and development of the natural resources and for the protection of Water Shed Resources of the Town, consisting of five members of the Town, one a member of the Board of Selectmen, one a member of the Planning Board, one a member of the Recreation Commission, and two more persons, all to be appointed by the Selectmen. The terms of the members of the Commission shall be as follows: one member to serve for one year, two members to serve for two years and two members to serve for three years, their successors to be appointed for three years each; and to appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of $200.00, or any other sum, therefor, or take any other action relative thereto. (Inserted by Recreation Commission) .

Voted: To accept Section 8 c of Chapter 40 of the General Laws, inserted by Section 1 of Chapter 495 of the Acts of 1957 and to estab- lish a Conservation Commission for the promotion and development of the natural resources and for the protection of Water Shed Resources of the Town, consisting of five members of the Town, one a member of the Board of Selectmen, one a member of the Planning Board, one a member of the Recreation Commission, and two more persons, all to be appointed by the Selectmen. The terms of the members of the Commis- sion shall be as follows: One member to serve for one year, two mem- bers to serve for two years and two members to serve for three years,

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their successors to be appointed for three years each; and to appropriate from Surplus Revenue Account the sum of $200.00.

ARTICLE 7 STREETS

To see if the Town will vote to accept the following streets or por- tions thereof, constructed under the requirements of the Subdivision Control Law and as laid out by the Board of Selectmen according to plans on file with the Town Clerk:

Alcott Street, 4,143 feet from Concord Road to end of town way as accepted in 1958;

Thoreau Road 277.5 feet from Alcott Street to end of town way as accepted in 1958;

Emerson Drive 786.5 feet from Alcott Street to Alcott Street ; Phalen Street 994 feet from Alcott Street to Emerson Drive;

including the takings or acceptance of easements for drainage purposes as shown on said plans, or take any other action relative thereto. (In- serted by Board of Selectmen).

Voted: To accept the following streets or portions thereof, con- structed under the requirements of the Subdivision Control Law and as laid out by the Borad of Selectmen according to plans on file with the Town Clerk:

Alcott Street, 4,143 feet from Concord Road to end of town way as accepted in 1958;

Thoreau Road 277.5 feet from Alcott Street to end of town way as accepted in 1958;

Emerson Drive 786.5 feet from Alcott Street to Alcott Street ; Phalen Street 994 feet from Alcott Street to Emerson Drive;

including the takings or acceptance of easements for drainage purposes as shown on said plans

ARTICLE 8 AZALEA ROAD

To see if the Town will vote to accept Azalea Road for a distance of 321 feet from Great Road as laid out by the Board of Selectmen for the common convenience and necessity according to a plan on file with the Town Clerk; including the takings or acceptance of easements for drainage purposes as shown on said plans; or take any other action rela- tive thereto. (Inserted by Board of Selectmen) .

Voted: To accept Azalea Road for a distance of 321 feet from Great Road as laid out by the Board of Selectmen for the common con-

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venience and necessity according to a plan on file with the Town Clerk; including the takings or acceptance of easements for drainage purposes as shown on said plans.

ARTICLE 9 IRIS COURT

To see if the Town will vote to accept Iris Court for a distance of 240 feet from Azalea Road as laid out by the Board of Selectmen for the common convenience and necessity according to a plan on file with the Town Clerk; including the takings or acceptance of easements for drainage purposes as shown on said plans, or take any other action relative thereto. (Inserted by Board of Selectmen) .

Voted: To accept Iris Court for a distance of 240 feet from Azalea Road as laid out by the Board of Selectmen for the common con- venience and necessity according to a plan on file with the Town Clerk; including the takings or acceptance of easements for drainage purposes as shown on said plans.

ARTICLE 10 STREETS

To see if the Town will authorize and direct the Selectmen to examine their records to discover whether any ways have been accepted as town ways at any town meetings within the past ten years which had not previously been laid out in accordance with the requirements of the law, and if it appears that any ways have been so accepted, to institute proper proceedings to bring about the laying out and acceptance of such ways in the manner prescribed by law. (Inserted by Board of Selectmen) .

Voted: To authorize and direct the Selectmen to examine their records to discover whether any ways have been accepted as town ways at any town meetings within the past ten years which had not previously been laid out in accordance with the requirements of the law, and if it appears that any ways have been so accepted, to institute proper proceed- ings to bring about the laying out and acceptance of such ways in the manner prescribed by law.

ARTICLE 11 ZONING

To see if the Town will vote to amend the Protective Zoning By-Law of the Town of Acton by deleting from Section III, Subsection 1, Para- graphs a and b and substituting therefor:

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a. A dwelling for one family including garaging for not more than four private motor vehicles. Housing for farm equipment shall not be limited.

b. Multiple dwelling units for two or more families upon approval of the Board of Appeals.

(Inserted by Planning Board) .

Moderator appointed the following tellers: Leonard Lee Lester, Joseph J. Coughlan, Harold W. Flood, and William B. Clewley.

Voted: To amend the Protective Zoning By-Law of the Town of Acton by deleting from Section III, Subsection 1, Paragraphs a and b and substituting therefor :

a. A dwelling for one family including garaging for not more than four private motor vehicles. Housing for farm equip- ment shall not be limited.

b. Multiple dwelling units for two or more families upon approval of the Board of Appeals.

Hand Vote. Total-147. Yes-135. No-12.

Needed to carry - 98.

ARTICLE 12 ZONING

To see if the Town will vote to amend the Protective Zoning By-Law of the Town of Acton by striking out Section II, Subsection 3 and inserting in place thereof, the following new section, or take any other action relative thereto. (Inserted by Planning Board) .

SECTION II

3 . Signs and advertising devices shall not be considered structures under this law but shall be licensed by the Selectmen after recommendation by the Planning Board. Application for a license shall be made to the Selectmen and shall be accompanied by a complete description of the sign including a graphic pictorial representation thereof. Professional signs of six (6) square feet or less in area shall not require a license provided that said signs are on the premises of the person or company offering the services advertised and, in the case of real estate signs, are on the premises offered for sale or lease.

Motion: To amend the Protective Zoning By-Law of the Town of Acton by striking out Section II, Subsection 3 and inserting in place thereof, the following new section :

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SECTION II

3. Signs and advertising devices shall not be considered structures under this law but shall be licensed by the Selectmen after recommendation by the Planning Board. Application for a license shall be made to the Selectmen and shall be accompanied by a complete description of the sign including a graphic pictorial representation thereof. A professional sign of six (6) square feet or less in area shall not require a license provided that said sign is on the premises of the person or company offering the services advertised and, in the case of a real estate sign, is on the premises offered for sale or lease.

Motion: To amend the original motion by striking out in the second line the word "shall" and inserting the word "may" and striking out in the third line the words "after recommendation by the Planning Board."

Voted: To amend the amendment by retaining the words "after recommendation by the Planning Board."

Voted: To amend the original motion by striking out in the second line the word "shall" and inserting the word "may".

Voted Unanimously: To amend the Protective Zoning By-Law of the Town of Acton by striking out Section II, Subsection 3 and inserting in place thereof, the following new section.

SECTION II

3. Signs and advertising devices shall not be considered structures under this law but may be licensed by the Selectmen after recommendation by the Planning Board. Application for a license shall be made to the Selectmen and shall be accompanied by a complete description of the sign including a graphic pictorial representation thereof. A professional sign of six (6) square feet or less in area shall not require a license provided that said sign is on the premises of the person or company offering the services advertised and, in the case of a real estate sign, is on the premises offered for sale or lease.

ARTICLE 13 ZONING

To see if the Town will vote to amend the Protective Zoning By- Law of the Town of Acton by striking out the following words from Section III, Subsection 2:

THE TOWN OF ACTON

"except that on an irregularly shaped lot having less than 150 foot frontage but containing the requisite area, a building may be erected provided the set back and side line distances are maintained,'

and inserting in place thereof,

"except that on an irregular shaped lot, having less than 150 foot frontage but containing the requisite area and having 150 feet frontage at the thirty foot set back line, a building may be erected thereon provided the set back and side line distances are maintained."

(Inserted by Planning Board) .

Motion: To amend the Protective Zoning By-Law of the Town of Acton by striking out the following words from Section III, Sub- section 2:

and inserting in place thereof,

Motion: To amend the original motion by correcting the insertion to read as follows: "except that on an irregular shaped lot, having less than 150 foot frontage but containing the requisite area and having 150 feet frontage either at the thirty foot set back line or the actual building line, a building may be erected thereon provided the set back and side line distances are maintained."

Motion lost.

Voted Unanimously: To amend the Protective Zoning By-Law of the Town of Acton by striking out the following words from Section III. Subsection 2:

and inserting in place thereof,

"except that on an irregular shaped lot, having less than 150 foot frontage but containing the requisite area and having 150 feet frontage at the thirty foot set back line, a building may be

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erected thereon provided the set back and side line distances are maintained."

ARTICLE 14

To see if the Town will vote to accept the following streets or portions thereof, constructed under the requirements of the Subdivision Control Law and as laid out by the Board of Selectman according to plans on file with the Town Clerk:

Ethan Allen Drive, 863 feet from Summer Street; Paul Revere Road, 414 feet from Ethan Allen Drive; Betsy Ross Circle, 422 feet from Paul Revere Road;

including the takings or acceptance of easements for drainage purposes as shown on said plans, or take any other action relative thereto. (Inserted by Board of Selectmen).

Voted: To pass over the article.

ARTICLE 15 KELLEY ROAD

Kelley Road, 730 feet from Main Street;

Beverly Road, 1,175 feet from Main Street;

including the takings or acceptance of easements for drainage purposes as shown on said plans, or take any other action relative thereto. (Inserted by Board of Selectmen) .

Motion: To accept the following street or portions thereof, con- structed under the requirements of the Subdivision Control Law and as laid out by the Board of Selectmen according to plans on file with the Town Clerk:

Kelley Road, 730 feet from Main Street;

including the takings or acceptance of easements for drainage purposes as shown on said plans.

Voted.

ARTICLE 16

To see if the Town will vote to accept the following street or por- tions thereof, constructed under the reqiurements of the Subdivision

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Control Law and as laid out by the Board of Selectmen according to plans on file with the Town Clerk.

Duggan Road, 1,000 feet from intersection of Townsend Road; including the takings or acceptance of easements for drainage purposes as shown on said plans, or take any other action relative thereto. (Inserted by Board of Selectmen) .

Voted : To pass over the article.

Voted: To adjourn at 10:44 P. M.

A true copy. Attest:

CHARLES M. MACRAE, Town Clerk.

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REPORT OF ACTON SCHOOL DEPARTMENT AND ACTON-BOXBOROUGH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

ORGANIZATION

Acton School Committee

Mrs. Elizobeth H. Boardman, Chairman Term Expires 1963

Mr. Thomas E. Wetherbee, Secretary Term Expires 1962

Mrs. Evelyn N. MacLean Term Expires 1962

Mr. Edmond J. McNiff

Term Expires 1963

Mr. George E. Neagle Term Expires 1961

Mr. Lloyd E. Williamson Term Expires 1961

Acton-Boxborough Regional District School Committee

Mr. Thomas E. Wetherbee, Chairman Term Expires 1962

Mr. John A. M. Smith, Vice-Chairman Term Expires 1961

Mrs. Elizabeth H. Boardman Term Expires 1963

Dr. Joseph H. Hartshorn Term Expires 1962

Mrs. Evelyn N. MacLean Term Expires 1962

Mr. Edmond J. McNiff Term Expires 1963

Mr. George E. Neagle Term Expires 1961

Miss Margaret A. Shea Term Expires 1963

Mr. Lloyd E. Williamson Term Expires 1961

Meetings of the Acton School Committees

The Acton School Committee holds regular meetings on the first and third Mondays of each month and the Regional School Committee meets on the second and fourth Mondays. Both groups convene at the

Acton-Boxborough Regional High School at 7:30 P. M. Tel.

Superintendent of Schools, William L. O'Connell 3-7738

Director of Guidance, Miss Ruth R. Proctor 3-7738

School Physician, Paul P. Gates, M.D.

3-5671

School Nurse, Miss Anna L. Wurzbacher 3-7738

Secretaries :

Mrs. Dorothy Hansen, Julia L. McCarthy-Marion L. Towne

Schools 3-4982

Mrs. Priscilla Felt, Superintendent's Office 3-7738

Mrs. Jane Lewis, High School Principal's Office 3-7738

Mrs. Jean Lougee, Guidance Department

3-7738

Mrs. Mary Ott, Acton Elementary School 3-4181

Miss Clarke Reese, High School Principal's Office 3-7738

Attendance Officer, Mr. Warren Birch 3-5221

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Principals:

Julia L. McCarthy-Marion L. Towne Schools Mrs. Margaret H. Barrett 3-4982

Acton Elementary School Mrs. Carolyn T. Douglas 3-4181

Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Mr. Raymond J. Grey 3-7738

Vice-Principal, Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Mr. Arthur J. Hayes 3-7738

Director of Cafeterias, Mrs. Anne H. Rimbach 3-7977

Cafeteria Staffs:

Julia L. McCarthy-Marion L. Towne Schools:

Mrs. Martha Lowden, Manager

Mrs. Edith Dale

Mrs. Laura Fullonton

Mrs. Martha Jeanson

Mrs. Constance McFarland

Acton Elementary School:

Mrs. Helen Worrall, Manager

Mrs. Virginia Manion

Mrs. Frances Sindoris

Mrs. Mary Spinney

Mrs. Mary Tuttle

Mrs. Mary Zimmer

Acton-Boxborough Regional High School:

Mrs. Meimi Fullonton, Manager

Mrs. Barbara Bentsen

Mrs. Anna D'Italia

Mrs. Louise Garceau

Mrs. Evelyn Hill

Mrs. Norma Newsham

Mrs. Florence Van Horn

Custodians:

Julia L. McCarthy-Marion L. Towne Schools : Mr. John Conquest Mr. Peter Smoltees

Acton Elementary School: Mr. Robert Graham Mr. Paul Richardson

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Acton-Boxborough Regional High School:

Mr. Emery Nelson, Head Custodian, All Schools Mr. Richard Allen

Mr. Timothy Hennessey

Mr. Russell Wolfe

SCHOOL CALENDAR 1961 - 1962

Reopening of all Schools, January 3, 1961

Winter Recess, February 20 - 24

Spring Recess, April 17 - 21

Memorial Day, May 30

Graduation, June 9

Close of Acton Public Schools, June 16

Close of School, Grades 7 - 8, Acton-Boxborough Regional High School June 16

Close of School, Grades 9 - 10 - 11, Acton-Boxborough Regional High School, June 23

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Town annual reports of Acton, Massachusetts 1956-1960, Part 54

Author: Acton (Mass.) Publication date: 1956 Publisher: Number of Pages: 1150

Author: Acton (Mass.)
Publication date: 1956
Publisher:
Number of Pages: 1150