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VOTED: On voice majority to expend the sum of $5,750.00 from the Installa- tion Account to install water in Pike Street as provided by Article 63. (16 lots.)
ARTICLE 64. To see if the Town will vote to expend the sum of $11,000.00 from the Installation Account, for the purpose of installing approximately 2200 feet of water pipe in Rogers Street provided that the cost of said installation has been first deposited with the Town Treasurer and applied to estimated receipts and to authorize the Water Commissioners to do such work and expend such money, or take any action in relation thereto. -Water Commissioners for John V. Sullivan
VOTED: To expend the sum of $11,000.00 for the installation of water on Rogers Street as provided by Article 64. (28 lots.)
ARTICLE 65. To see if the Town will vote to expend the sum of $6,587.50 from the Installation Account, for the purpose of installing approximately 1550 feet of water pipe in Kimberly Drive, provided that the cost of said installation has been first deposited with the Town Treasurer and applied to estimated receipts and to authorize the Water Commissioners to do such work and expend such money, or take any action in relation thereto. -Water Commissioners for Sullivan Homes
VOTED: As moved, to expend the sum of $6,587.50 for water installation in Kimberly Drive as provided by Article 65 and subject to approval of Planning Board. (25 lots.)
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ARTICLE 66. To see if the Town will vote to expend the sum of $15,000.00 from the Installation Account, for the purpose of installing approximately 2500 feet of water pipe in Radcliffe Road, provided that the cost of said installation has first been deposited with the Town Treasurer and applied to estimated receipts and to authorize the Water Commissioners to do such work and expend such money, or take any action in relation thereto.
-Water Commissioners for A. J. Tambone, Inc.
VOTED: To expend the sum of $15,000.00 for water installation in Radcliffe Road in Ames Industrial Estates on Rt. 495 involving 21 lots, subject to the Planning Board.
ARTICLE 67. To see if the Town will vote to expend the sum of $9,600.00 from the Installation Account, for the purpose of installing approximately 1600 feet of water pipe in Lake Shore Drive, provided that the cost of said installation has been first deposited with the Town Treasurer and applied to estimated receipts and to authorize the Water Commissioners to do such work and expend such money, or take any action in relation thereto.
-Water Commissioners for A. J. Tambone, Inc.
VOTED: As motioned to expend the sum of $9,600.00 for the installation of water in Lake Shore Drive in the Ames Industrial Estates, subject to Planning Board approval.
ARTICLE 68. To see if the Town will vote to expend the sum of $6,375.00 from the Installation Account, for the purpose of installing approximately 1500 feet of water pipe in Bruce Street, provided that the cost of said installation has been first deposited with the Town Treasurer and applied to estimated receipts and to authorize the Water Commissioners to do such work and expend such money, or take any action in relation thereto.
-Water Commissioners for Quality Homes, Inc.
VOTED: To expend the sum of $6,375.00 for water installation in Bruce Street subject to approval of the Planning Board. Motion by Mr. Nick- erson lost on voice vote. (8 lots.)
ARTICLE 69. To see if the Town will vote to expend the sum of $3,506.25 from the Installation Account, for the purpose of installing approximately 825 feet of water pipe in Leary Drive, provided that the cost of said installation has been first deposited with the Town Treasurer and applied to estimated receipts and to authorize the Water Commissioners to do such work and expend such money, or take any action in relation thereto.
-Water Commissioners for Quality Homes, Inc.
VOTED: Motion accepted by assembly to expend the sum of $3,506.25 for water in Leary Drive subject to approval of Planning Board. (15 lots.)
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ARTICLE 70. To see if the Town will vote to expend the sum of $6,268.75 from the Installation Account, for the purpose of installing approximately 1475 feet of water pipe in Babicz Road, provided that the cost of said installation has been first deposited with the Town Treasurer and applied to estimated receipts and to authorize the Water Commissioners to do such work and expend such money, or take any action in relation thereto.
-Water Commissioners for Philip Gallant
VOTED: To expend from the Water Installation Account the sum of $6,268.75 for building purposes on Babicz Road (18 lots), subject to approval of Planning Board.
ARTICLE 71. To see if the Town will vote to expend the sum of $5,950.00 from the Installation Account, for the purpose of installing approximately 1400 feet of water pipe in Moonlight Drive, provided that the cost of said installation has been first deposited with the Town Treasurer and applied to estimated receipts and to authorize the Water Commissioners to do such work and expend such money, or take any action in relation thereto.
-Water Commissioners for Fielding Land Development Trust
VOTED: To expend the sum of $5,950.00 for water installation on Moonlight Drive (11 lots) subject to Planning Board approval.
ARTICLE 72. To see if the Town will vote to expend the sum of $2,380.00 from the Installation Account, for the purpose of installing approximately 560 feet of water pipe in Sunset Circle, provided that the cost of said installation has been first deposited with the Town Treasurer and applied to estimated receipts and to authorize the Water Commissioners to do such work and expend such money, or take any action in relation thereto.
-Water Commissioners for Fielding Land Development Trust
VOTED: Moved and accepted to expend the sum of $2,380.00 from the Installation Account for water on Sunset Circle and subject to the approval of the Planning Board. (3-10-65 at 9:33 P. M.)
ARTICLE 73. To see if the Town will vote to expend the sum of $2,210.00 from the Installation Account, for the purpose of installing approximately 520 feet of water pipe in Karen Lee Lane, provided that the cost of said installation has been first deposited with the Town Treasurer and applied to estimated receipts and to authorize the Water Commissioners to do such work and expend such money, or take any action in relation thereto.
-Water Commissioners for Woodvale Homes, Inc.
VOTED: Te expend the sum of $2,210.00 for water in the development named Karen Lee Lane of 6 lots and subject to Planning Board approval.
ARTICLE 74. To see if the Town will vote to expend the sum of $4,972.50 from the Installation Account, for the purpose of installing approximately 1170 feet of water pipe in Sharon Street, provided that the cost of said installation has been first deposited with the Town Treasurer and applied to estimated receipts and to authorize the Water Commissioners to do such work and expend such money, or take any action in relation thereto.
-Water Commissioners for Hinckley Homes, Inc.
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VOTED: For a development of 13 acre lots on the so-called Sharon Street it was moved and carried to expend the sum of $4,972.50 for the installa- tion of water subject to Planning Board Approval.
ARTICLE 75. To see if the Town will vote to expend the sum of $11,820.00 from the Installation Account, for the purpose of installing approximately 1970 feet of water pipe in Deering Drive, provided that the cost of said installation has been first deposited with the Town Treasurer and applied to estimated receipts and to authorize the Water Commissioners to do such work and expend such money, or take any action in relation thereto.
-Water Commissioners for Louis M. Marion & Sons, Inc.
VOTED: To permit the expenditure of the sum of $11,820.00 for the installa- tion of water on Deering Drive, a 28 lot development, and subject to the approval of the Planning Board.
ARTICLE 76. To see if the Town will vote to expend the sum of $9,000.00 from the Installation Account, for the purpose of installing approximately 1800 feet of water pipe in Carter Street, provided that the cost of said installation has been first deposited with the Town Treasurer and applied to estimated receipts and to authorize the Water Commissioners to do such work and expend such money, or take any action in relation thereto. -Water Commissioners for Sullivan Homes
VOTED: To approve the expenditure of the sum of $9,000.00 from the Water Installation Account for the purposes of Article 76. (4 lots.)
ARTICLE 77. To see if the Town will vote to expend the sum of $5,737.50 from the Installation Account, for the purpose of installing approximately 1350 feet of water pipe in Regis Road, provided that the cost of said installation has been first deposited with the Town Treasurer and applied to estimated receipts and to authorize the Water Commissioners to do such work and expend such money, or take any action in relation thereto. -Water Commissioners for Louis J. Manno
VOTED: To expend the sum of $5,737.50 for water installations in Regis Road ,subject to Planning Board approval. (14 lots.)
ARTICLE 78. To see if the Town will vote to expend the sum of $6,162.50 from the Installation Account, for the purpose of installing approximately 1450 feet of water pipe in Brentwood Road, provided that the cost of said installation has been first deposited with the Town Treasurer and applied to estimated receipts and to authorize the Water Commissioners to do such work and expend such money, or take any action in relation thereto.
-Water Commissioners for George A. Nuttall
VOTED: Accepted the motion to expend the sum of $6,162.50 from Installa- tion of Water Account for the purposes of Article 78, subject to approval of the Planning Board. (3-10-65 at 9:38 P. M.)
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ARTICLE 79. To see if the Town will vote to expend the sum of $4,781.25 from the Installation Account, for the purpose of installing approximately 1125 feet of water pipe in Rounsevell Road, provided that the cost of said installation has been first deposited with the Town Treasurer and applied to estimated receipts and to authorize the Water Commissioners to do such work and expend such money, or take any action in relation thereto.
-Water Commissioners for Magee Construction Co., Inc. VOTED: To indefinitely postpone Article 79 since it called for water installa- tions to buildings on 10,000 foot lots (18 such) on Rounsevell Road by voice majority. This vote was asked of the assembly after it had accepted the previous question. The move to adopt this article did not reach the assembly. (3-10-65 at 9:44 P. M.)
ARTICLE 80. To see if the Town will vote to expend the sum of $850.00 from the Installation Account, for the purpose of installing approximately 200 feet of water pipe in Tenth Street provided that the cost of said installation has been first deposited with the Town Treasurer and applied to estimated receipts and to authorize the Water Commissioners to do such work and expend such money, or take any action in relation thereto. -Water Commissioners for Armando DeCarolis
VOTED: To expend the sum of $850.00 for the purpose of Article 80 (1 lot on Tenth Street) from the Water Installation Account.
ARTICLE 81. To see if the Town will vote to expend the sum of $300.00 from the Installation Account, for the purpose of installing approximately 100 feet of water pipe in Farmer Avenue provided that the cost of said installation has been first deposited with the Town Treasurer and applied to estimated receipts and to authorize the Water Commissioners to do such work and expend such money, or take any action in relation thereto.
-Water Commissioners for Walter Riley
VOTED: To indefinitely postpone Article 81 on voice majority. No dissents recorded. Move for adoption by Mr. Josselyn did not reach the assembly.
ARTICLE 82. To see if the Town will vote to expend the sum of $2,125.00 from the Installation Account for the purpose of installing approximately 500 feet of water pipe in the Old Age Housing Project provided that the cost of said installation has been first deposited with the Town Treasurer and applied to estimated receipts and to authorize the Water Commissioners to do such work and expend such money, or take any action in relation thereto. -Water Commissioners for Robert Flucker
VOTED: To permit the expenditure of the sum of $2,125.00 from the Installa-
tion Account for water pipes in the Old Age Housing Project on a unanimous vote. (3-10-65 at 9:51 P. M.)
ARTICLE 83. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from E & D the sum of $1,250.00 or any other sum for the purpose of installing a public water main in Johnson Road for a distance of approximately 250 feet, and to authorize the Water Department to do such work and expend such money or take any action relative thereto.
-Water Commissioners for Maurice J. Sylvain VOTED: Unanimously to indefinitely postpone.
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ARTICLE 84. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from E & D the sum of $7,500.00 or any other sum for the purpose of installing a public water main in Pine Street for a distance of approxi- mately 1500 feet, and to authorize the Water Department to do such work and expend such money or take any action relative thereto.
-Water Commissioners for Edward A. Flanagan
VOTED: The vote to indefinitely postpone Article 84 as recorded at 10:08 P. M. was opened to reconsideration on motion by Mr. Flanagan and accepted by the assembly by a rising vote 155 to 38 with 129 required to pass. The vote was then reconsidered. The motion to adopt as amended - that the sum of $3,750.00 be transferred from the E & D Account and that the sum of $3,750.00 be expended from the Installation Account - was first declared lost by the Moderator. The rising vote made necessary when the Moderator's decision was questioned, showed 136 in favor and 68 opposed of adoption of Article 84 as amended. (3-10-65 at 10:28 P. M.)
ARTICLE 85. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from E & D the sum of $4,000.00 or any other sum for the purpose of installing a public water main in Pond Street for a distance of approxi- mately 800 feet, and to authorize the Water Department to do such work and expend such money or take any action relative thereto.
-Water Commissioners for John E. Dockray
VOTED: To indefinitely postpone.
ARTICLE 86. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from E & D the sum of $2,500.00 or any other sum for the purpose of installing a public water main in Sunnyslope Avenue for a distance of approximately 500 feet, and to authorize the Water Department to do such work and expend such money or take any action relative thereto. -Water Commissioners for Peter Gelarderes
VOTED: To transfer the sum of $2,500.00 from the E & D Account for the purposes of Article 86 as moved by Mr. Gath. The motion by Finance for indefinite postponement lost.
ARTICLE 87. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from E & D the sum of $2,500.00 or any other sum for the purpose of installing a public water main in Floyd Avenue for a distance of approximately 500 feet, and to authorize the Water Department to do such work and expend such money or take any action relative thereto.
-Water Commissioners for James Cochran
VOTED: To indefinitely postpone.
ARTICLE 88. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from E & D the sum of $375.00 or any other sum for the purpose of installing a public water main in Wildwood Road for a distance of approximately 100 feet, and to authorize the Water Department to do such work and expend such money or take any action relative thereto.
-Water Commissioners for W. P. Breen VOTED: To indefinitely postpone Article 88.
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ARTICLE 89. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from E & D the sum of $1,250.00 or any other sum for the purpose of installing a public water main in Livingston Street for a distance of approximately 500 feet, and to authorize the Water Department to do such work and expend such money or take any action relative thereto.
- Water Commissioners for W. P. Breen
VOTED: To indefinitely postpone Article 89.
ARTICLE 90. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from E & D the sum of $2,550.00 or any other sum for the purpose of installing a public water main in Wolcott Street for a distance of approximately 600 feet, and to authorize the Water Department to do such work and expend such money or take any action relative thereto.
-Water Commissioners for Richard Carroll
VOTED: To transfer the sum of $2,550.00 from the E & D Account for the purposes of Article 90 as moved by Mrs. Carroll. The move by Finance to postpone the Article failed when called.
ARTICLE 91. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,000.00 to pay for land damages to John V. Sullivan, et al, for 5.07 acres of land taken by the Town in the Court Street Well Field, or take any other action in relation thereto.
-Board of Water Commissioners
VOTED: To raise and appropriate the sum of $1,000.00 for land damages in taking of the Court Street Well Field from John V. Sullivan et al.
ARTICLE 92. To see if the Town will vote to expend the sum of $13,175.00 from the Installation Account for the purpose of installing approximately 3100 feet of water pipe in Navillus Road provided that the cost of said installation has been first deposited with the Town Treasurer and applied to estimated receipts and to authorize the Water Commissioners to do such work and expend such money, or take any action in relation thereto.
-Board of Water Commissioners for John V. Sullivan
VOTED: To expend the sum of $13,175.00 from the Installation Account for water mains in Navillus Road. (23 lots.)
ARTICLE 93. To see if the Town will vote to expend the sum of $7,650.00 from the Installation Account for the purpose of installing approximately 1800 feet of water pipe in Sullivan Road provided that the cost of said installation has been first deposited with the Town Treasurer and applied to estimated receipts and to authorize the Water Commissioners to do such work and expend such money, or take any action in relation thereto.
-Board of Water Commissioners for John V. Sullivan
VOTED: To authorize the expenditure of the sum of $7,650.00 from the Installation Account for water in Sullivan Road. (15 lots.)
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ARTICLE 94. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds for the purpose of carrying out the duties which Article 8 of the Special Town Meeting, held May 8, 1957 empowered the School Planning Committee to execute.
-School Planning Committee
VOTED: To transfer the sum of $8,000.00 from the E & D Account by voice majority for the purposes of Article 94. The motion by Mr. Victor Cluff for the sum of $1,000.00 was lost on voice vote and sustained upon question when the rising vote revealed 116 for the amendment of $1,000.00 and 132 votes against. (3-10-65 at 10:50 P. M.)
ARTICLE 95. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase or take by eminent domain in fee simple under Chapter 79 and Chapter 40 Section 14 of the General Laws (Ter. Ed.) a tract of land for school purposes as recommended by the School Planning Committee or take any other action relative thereto.
-School Planning Committee
VOTED: Move by Mr. Victor Cluff for indefinite postponement carried. Motion by Finance for adoption did not reach the assembly.
ARTICLE 96. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds to carry out the above article, or take any other action relative thereto.
-School Planning Committee
VOTED: To indefinitely postpone on motion by Mr. David Merrill.
ARTICLE 97. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,600.00 for the purpose of cooperating with the City of Lowell and adjoining towns in supporting Mental Health facilities and for providing necessary services, said sum to be expended under the direction of the Board of Health. -Kevin C. Sullivan, Chrmn., Board of Health
VOTED: To raise and appropriate the sum of $1,600.00 for the purposes of Article 97.
ARTICLE 98. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate to employ a Town Manager as set forth in a special act of the General Court passed in the year 1965 and accepted at the Annual Town Election, March 13, 1965. -League of Women Voters
VOTED: To indefinitely postpone on voice vote. An amendment offered by Mrs. Jackson "To see if the Town will vote to petition the General Court for permission to employ a Town Manager" and moved was rejected on voice vote. Question of the vote was raised and the rising vote required to sustain the Moderator was clearly indicative: 90 for and 197 opposed to the amendment.
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ARTICLE 99. SIGN BY-LAW. Pursuant to the authority conferred upon the town by General Laws Chapter 93, Section 29, and Chapter 143, Section 3, and all acts in amendment thereof and in addition thereto and by every other law or power it hereto in any manner enabling, the Town of Tewksbury adopts this By-Law, which shall be known as the Sign By Law, for the regulation and restriction of billboards, signs and other advertising devices within the Town.
-Gerald McDermott and others
7E. SIGN BY-LAW OF THE TOWN OF TEWKSBURY ARTICLE I Definitions
For the purpose of this By-Law, the following words and terms used herein are hereby defined or the meaning thereof is explained or limited:
Accessory Sign: Any billboard, sign or other advertising device that advertises, calls attention to, or indicates the person occupying the premises on which the sign is erected or the business transacted thereon, or advertises the property itself or any part thereof as for sale or to let, and which contains no other advertising matter.
Board of Appeals: The Board of Appeals established or operating in the Town of Tewksbury under the Zoning Enabling Act, or any amendment thereof, or addition thereto.
Building Inspector: The Building Inspector appointed under the pro- visions of the Building By-Law of the Town of Tewksbury as now or here- after in force and effect.
Business Area: Any area included within a district zoned primarily for business or commercial purposes under the Zoning By-Law. It does not include any area within a district zoned for residential purposes under said Zoning By-Law, as hereinafter defined regardless of whether the area is being lawfully used or is available for such use through a special permit or a variance granted by the Board of Appeals or through a non-conforming use or by any other means.
Erected: The word "erected" shall include the words attached, built, constructed, reconstructed, altered, enlarged and moved.
Non-Accessory Sign: Any billboard, sign or other advertising device that does not come within the foregoing definition of an accessory sign.
Parking Area: A public parking area or a private parking area that is open to parking of motor vehicles by customers of the store.
Person: The word "person" shall include one or more individuals, a partnership, an association and a corporation.
Residential Area: A residential area is any area situated within a district zoned primarily for residential purposes under the Zoning By-Law. It includes RS-1 and RS-20 districts, RM-1 and RM-20 districts, and CA-20 and CB-20 districts.
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Sign: The word "sign" shall include any letter, word, symbol, drawing, picture, design, device, article and object that advertises, calls attention to or indicates any premises, person or activity, whatever the nature of the material and manner of composition or construction.
Size: In applying the maximum height and width limitations pres- cribed in this By-Law for signs any intermediary removable surface to which the sign is affixed shall be deemed a part of the sign.
Standing Sign: The term "standing sign" shall include any and every sign erected on or affixed to the land and any and every exterior sign that is not attached to a building.
Store: A "store" shall include any establishment, office or place of business.
Street: Any public way or a private way that is legally open to public use.
Zoning By-Law: The Zoning By-Law of the Town of Tewksbury as from time to time in force and effect.
ARTICLE II
Regulations and Restrictions
Section 1. Residential Areas.
A. Accessory Signs.
1. No accessory sign shall be erected or maintained on any premises in connection with a use permitted in a residential area by the Zoning By-Law, except such accessory sign as may be permitted by the Zoning By-Law.
2. Accessory signs on premises lawfully being used for business or commercial purposes under a valid non-conforming use or under a permit or a variance granted by the Board of Appeals must comply with the provisions of the Zoning By-Law as to the accessory signs in the Business and Farm districts provided that there may be more or larger accessory signs with specific permission of the Board of Appeals.
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