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VOTED: As amended, upon motion by Mr. Shea, to expend any monies required for the demolition of the old fire station and to prepare the area for a parking lot from the existing Building Inspector's Demolition Fund.
ARTICLE 70. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from E & D the sum of $30,000.00 for the purpose of constructing an addition to the present Water Department Garage, or take any action in relation thereto. -Municipal Building Committee
VOTED: Unanimously to indefinitely postpone the requested addition to the Water Department garage.
ARTICLE 71. To see whether the Town will approve the construction of a new Housing Project by the Tewksbury Housing Authority, namely, a housing project for elderly persons pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 667 of Massachusetts Acts of 1954, and acts in amendments thereof and in addi- tion thereto, to be known as State-aided Housing Project 667-2.
-Tewksbury Housing Authority VOTED: That the Town of Tewksbury hereby approves construction of a new housing project, namely, a project for the housing of elderly persons, consisting of not more than 40 dwelling units pursuant to Chapter 667 of Massachusetts Acts of 1954, and Acts in amendment thereof and in addition thereto, to be known as State-Aided Housing Project 667-2. As amended, the voice vote on Article 71 was unanimous.
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No dissents were recorded. The amendment offered by Mr. Testa, who also moved for adoption, carried unanimously. Prior to the above votes full consent of the assembly was reached to lay on-the-table Articles 10 through 70. (3-4-67 at 3:55 P. M.)
ARTICLE 72. To see whether the Town will approve the construction of a new Housing Project by the Tewksbury Housing Authority, namely, a housing project for elderly persons pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 667 of Massachusetts Acts of 1954, and acts in amendment thereof and in addi- tion thereto, to be known as State-aided Housing Project 667-3.
-Tewksbury Housing Authority VOTED: Unanimously, as amended, that the Town of Tewksbury hereby approves construction of a new housing project, namely, a project for the housing of elderly persons, consisting of not more than 40 dwelling units pursuant to Chapter 667 of Massachusetts Acts of 1954, and Acts in amendment thereof and in addition thereto, to be known as State- Aided Housing Project 667-3. The amendment was moved by Mr. Montague.
ARTICLE 73. To see if the Town will vote the sum of four hundred ($400) for the purchase of special operating equipment and replacement of existing inoperable equipment under Section 13-21, in the General Acts, of the Civil Defense Act. -Tewkbury Auxiliary Police
VOTED: As amended, to raise and appropriate the sum of $400.00 for the purchase of CD Auxiliary Police uniforms and special equipment under Section 13-21, in the General Act, of the Civil Defense Act. Motion for indefinite postponement was lost on voice vote.
ARTICLE 74. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,500.00 to replenish the Industrial Commission Account, or take any other action relative thereto. -Industrial Commission
VOTED: As amended, to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,000.00 to replenish the Industrial Commission Account.
ARTICLE 75. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $20,300.00 for the expenses of the 1966 Elementary School Building Committee, or take any other action relative thereto.
-Elementary School Building Committee
VOTED: Unanimously to raise and appropriate the sum of $20,300.00 for expenses of the 1966 Elementary School Building Committee.
ARTICLE 76. To see if the Town will vote to expend the total sum of $60,130.00 from the Installation Account for the purpose of installing water pipe in the subdivisions listed below, providing that the costs of said installations 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:
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A. Sum of $4,000.00 for the purpose of installing approximately 800 feet of water pipe in Charles Drive Extension to service ten one-acre lots for James V. DeCarolis.
B. Sum of $3,000.00 for the purpose of installing approximately 660 feet of water pipe in Grove Street to service four one-acre lots for Robert J. Reagan.
C. Sum of $6,580 for the purpose of installing approximately 1400 feet of water pipe in Leighton Lane to service sixteen one-acre lots for Chester . C. Sullivan.
D. Sum of $8,500.00 for the purpose of installing approximately 1700 feet of water pipe in Emily Road to service twenty one-acre lots for Kevin Sullivan.
E. Sum of $10,250 for the purpose of installing approximately 2050 feet of water pipe in Rounsevell Road to service twenty-one one-acre lots for Kevin Sullivan.
F. Sum of $2,250.00 for the purpose of installing approximately 450 feet of water pipe in Morningside Drive to service four one-acre lots for Kevin Sullivan.
G. Sum of $1,800.00 for the purpose of installing approximately 300 feet of water pipe in Cayuga Road Extension to service four one-acre lots for Chester C. Sullivan.
H. Sum of $2,500.00 for the purpose of installing approximately 500 feet of water pipe in Starr Avenue Extension to service five one-acre lots for Kevin Sullivan.
I. Sum of $7,500.00 for the purpose of installing approximately 1500 feet of water pipe in Ronald Drive to service seventeen one-acre lots for Miles R. Record.
J. Sum of $3,500.00 for the purpose of installing approximately 700 feet of water pipe in Hawthorne Circle to service six one-acre lots for James V. DeCarolis.
K. Sum of $5,250.00 for the purpose of installing approximately 1050 feet of water pipe in Devonshire Road to service nine one-acre lots for James V. DeCarolis.
L. Sum of $5,000.00 for the purpose of installing approximately 1000 feet of water pipe in Tenth Street to service twelve one- acre lots for James V. DeCarolis.
-Board of Water Commissioners
VOTED: To expend the total sum of $60,130.00 from the Installations Account for the purpose of water mains in the subdivisions specified in the Article subject to the approval of the Planning Board. The move by Mr. Nickerson to delete Item L was rejected by a rising vote of 98 in favor and 134 opposed. The Moderator ordered the count as the voice majority was not clear. (3-20 at 10:39 P. M.)
ARTICLE 77. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to appoint a bargaining agent for the Town of Tewksbury under the provisions of Chapter 763 of the Acts of 1965. -Local 1647 IAFF
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VOTED: As amended, to authorize the Chairman of the Personnel Board to act as the bargaining agent for the Town of Tewksbury under the provisions of Chapter 763 of the Acts of 1965. Moved by Mr. Albert the amendment was so carried and the main motion was unanimous. The move to adopt did not reach a vote. (3-20 at 10:46 P. M.)
ARTICLE 78. To see if the Town of Tewksbury will vote to recognize Local 1647, International Association of Firefighters, as the sole and exclusive bargaining agent for all permanent members of the Tewksbury Fire Dept. -Local 1647 IAFF
VOTED: To recognize Local 1647, International Association of Firefighters, as the sole and exclusive bargaining agent for all permanent members of the Fire Department. (3-20 at 10:51 P. M.) Voice majority, no dissents.
ARTICLE 79. To see if the Town will vote to establish a Committee to be known as the "PATRIOTIC ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE." This Committee of seven (7) members, including its Chairman to be appointed annually in the month of April by the Board of Selectmen. The responsibility of this committee being to have charge and making all necessary arrangements for all appropriate patriotic days such as Memorial Day, Veterans Day and Flag Day. This committee being responsible for the expenditure of all funds which are appropriated by the Town of Tewksbury for these purposes.
Tewksbury Allied Veterans Council
VOTED: To establish a Patriotic Activities Committee and to direct the Selectmen to appoint its seven members as outlined by Article 79.
ARTICLE 80. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $4,112.00 to install drainage on Mystic Avenue.
-Road Commissioners for Theodore Iwanowski and others
VOTED: To raise and appropriate the sum of $4,112.00 to install drainage on Mystic Avenue in voice majority.
ARTICLE 81. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,897.00 to install drainage on Bay State Road.
-Road Commissioners for William Cavanaugh and others VOTED: To raise and appropriate the sum of $1,897.00 to install drainage on Bay State Road in unanimous approval.
ARTICLE 82. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,550.00 to install drainage on Water Street.
-Road Commissioners for Roland Desharnais and others
VOTED: Unanimously to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,550.00 to install drainage on Water Street.
ARTICLE 83. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,445.00 to install drainage on Jay Street.
-Road Commissioners for Guy Gallello and others
VOTED: Unanimously to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,445.00 to install drainage on Jay Street.
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ARTICLE 84. To see if the Town will vote to expend the sum of $6,000.00 from the Installation Account for the purpose of installing approximately 750 feet of water pipe in the Main Street area to service Peirce Ford Build- ing, 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. -Walter J. Davidson and others
VOTED: Unanimously to expend the sum of $6,000.00 from the Installation Account for a water main in the Main Street area to service Pierce Ford Agency.
ARTICLE 85. To see if the Town will vote to expend the sum of $6,000.00 from the Installation Account for the purpose of installing approximately 1000 feet of water pipe in Eastern Avenue to service 7 variable size lots, 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. -Virginia M. Cooney and others
VOTED: Unanimously to expend the sum of $6,000.00 from the Installation Account for a water main in Eastern Avenue.
ARTICLE 86. 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 1500 feet of water pipe in Shepard Drive to service 6 variable size lots, 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. -Virginia M. Cooney and others
VOTED: Unanimously to expend the sum of $9,000.00 from the Installation Account for a water main in Shepard Drive as proposed by Article 86.
ARTICLE 87. To see if the Town will vote to expend the sum of $5,400.00 from the Installation Account for the purpose of installing approximately 900 feet of water pipe in Grissom Drive to service 3 variable size lots, pro- vided 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. -Virginia M. Cooney and others
VOTED: Unanimously to expend the sum of $5,400.00 from the Installation Account for a water main in Grissom Drive as proposed by the Article.
ARTICLE 88. To see if the Town will vote to rescind the action taken on Article 14 at the Special Town Meeting on May 15, 1956, or take any action in relation thereto, provided that the lots in question are conforming to present sub-division control laws and contain one acre of land.
-Kevin C. Sullivan and others
VOTED: By voice majority to rescind the action taken on Article 14 at a Special Town Meeting on May 15, 1956 and to amend Article 88 so it
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shall read following above date "with respect to lots which" are con- forming to present sub-division control laws and contain one acre of land. Stricken was 'provided that the lots in question.' The amendment moved by Mr. Merrill carried easily. The rising vote on the main motion to indefinitely postpone lacked support with 59 yeas and 154 nays. The move to adopt the Article by Mr. K. Sullivan exceeded the 2/3 required, recorded as 159 for and 57 against. Reconsideration was refused. Ac- ceptance of the previous question directed voting on the issue. (3-20 at 11:19 P. M.)
ARTICLE 89. To see if the Town will vote to require that on all approved requests for expenditures from the Installation Account, the full sum of money involved in the Article be placed on deposit within six months of the end of the Town Meeting at which the Article was adopted, otherwise the action shall be null and void. -Tewksbury Taxpayers Association
VOTED: The main motions were ineffectual on this Article. The move for indefinite postponement was declared lost. The motion by Mr. Shea to adopt failed to carry in a rising vote of 71 to 120. The count was directed by the Moderator as the division of the ayes and nays was not clear.
ARTICLE 90. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of twenty (20) thousand dollars for the purpose of constructing sidewalks on Main Street, and to authorize the Road Commissioners to do such work and expend such monies or to take any action relative thereto. -Tewksbury Taxpayers Association
VOTED: On move by Mr. MacArthur to raise and appropriate the sum of $20,000.00 for sidewalk construction on Main Street by secret ballot that prevailed 114 to 45. (3-27 at 8:15 P. M.). This followed upon the unani- mous approval by the assembly for reconsideration of action taken on this Article as the last item of business at the previous meeting. At that time secret ballot vote to indefinitely postpone carried 107 to 88.
(3-20 at 11:45 P. M.)
Moved by Mr. Cluff it was voted 108 to 47 to adjourn the Meeting until Monday, March 27th. Move for Tuesday, March 21st, lost 62-94. Adjournment was posted according to law.
MONDAY, MARCH 27, 1967
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P. M. by Moderator Alan M. Qua and the first order of business concerned Article 90 as stated above.
ARTICLE 91. To see if the Town will vote to establish an "Election and Town Meeting Study Committee." The purpose of said committee shall be to look into the possibility of changes in both the date and procedure of Town elections, and the date of the Annual Town Meeting. The committee shall report at the next Annual Town Meeting and shall consist of five mem- bers, one of which shall be the Town Clerk, with the remaining four to be appointed by the Town Moderator within thirty days after the adoption of this Article. -Tewksbury Taxpayers Association
VOTED: To establish an Election and Town Meeting Study Committee on unanimous voice.
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ARTICLE 92. To see if the Town will vote to establish a commtitee of five (5) to be known as the "Conflict of Interest Committee," said committee to make a full study of regulations pertaining to municipal officers and others as stated in the General Laws of the Commonwealth and to provide full and substantial recommendations for changes in the Town By-Laws that will establish a realistic basis for determining "Conflict of Interest" in the Town of Tewksbury. This committee will be appointed by the Moderator within thirty (30) days after adoption of this Article and shall report at the next regularly scheduled Annual Town Meeting or take any other action relative thereto.
-Tewksbury Taxpayers Association
VOTED: To establish a committee of five (5) as Conflict of Interest Com- mittee by voice majority upon the motion by Mr. O'Loughlin. Move for indefinite postponement was declared lost. (3-27). Prior to the above votes a move by Mr. Matarazzo to lay-on-the-table Articles 92 through 99 failed in a rising vote of 40-91.
ARTICLE 93. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from E & D the sum of $5,250.00 to be added to $3,750.00 which was transferred from E & D under Article 84 of the 1965 Annual Town Warrant, for the purpose of installing a public water main in Pine Street for a distance of approximately 1500 feet and to authorize the Water Department to do such work and expend such money or take any action in relation thereto. -Edward A. Flanagan and others
VOTED: On motion by Mr. Flanagan it was voted to transfer the sum of $5.250.00 from E & D account for a water main in Pine Street. The move to indefinitely postpone lost.
ARTICLE 94. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from E & D the sum of $651.00 or any other sum for the purpose of installing a two inch water pipe in Jerome Road for a distance of approxi- mately 217 feet to service one lot of 27,552 sq. ft., and to authorize the Water Department to do such work and expend such money, or take any action in relation thereto.
-Board of Water Commissioners for Charles W. Ryan
VOTED: As amended, to raise and appropriate the sum of $651.00 for a water service, 3/4 inch pipe, to a dwelling on Jerome Road. The motion to adopt was by Mr. Ryan. The amendment of 3/4 inch pipe as moved by Mr. Montague carried the majority. The move for indefinite postpone- ment did not have the support to carry.
ARTICLE 95. 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 Boisvert Road for a distance of approxi- mately 250 feet, to service one 31,040 sq. ft. lot, and to authorize the Water Department to do such work and expend such money or take any action relative thereto. -Armando DeCarolis and others
VOTED: To indefinitely postpone on voice majority. Vote on issue was reached by approval of the assembly to move the question.
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ARTICLE 96. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from E & D the sum of $180.00 or any other sum for the purpose of installing approximately 60 feet of 3/4" copper tubing to service Lot 2 Cart Path Road, and to authorize the Water Department to do such work and expend such money, or take any action in relation thereto.
-Board of Water Commissioners
VOTED: Unanimously to raise and appropriate the sum of $180.00 for water service on Cart Path Road.
ARTICLE 97. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from E & D the sum of $2,400.00 or any other sum for the purpose of installing a public water main in Cart Path Road for a distance of approxi- mately 400 feet, to service two one acre lots, and to authorize the Water Department to do such work and expend such money, or take any action in relation thereto. -Board of Water Commissioners
VOTED: As amended, to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,800.00 for a water main in Cart Path Road for a distance of 300 feet as moved by Mr. Beattie who won approval of the assembly for his amendment. The rest of the Article was approved as written. (3-27 at 8:51 P. M.)
ARTICLE 98. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $744.00 for the purpose of providing suitable quarters for the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Tewksbury Post No. 8164, under the provisions of Section 9 of Chapter 40 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
-V. F. W. Post No. 8164
VOTED: Unanimously to raise and appropriate the sum of $744.00 for rental of quarters for the VFW.
ARTICLE 99. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $600.00 for the purpose of providing suitable quarters for the Disabled American Veterans, Tewksbury Chapter No. 110, under the provisions of section 9 of Chapter 40 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
-Joseph J. Mraz and others
VOTED: Unanimously to raise and appropriate the sum of $600.00 for rental of quarters for the DAV.
ARTICLE 100. To see if the Town will vote to amend the present Zoning By-Laws of the Town of Tewksbury by rezoning from general residence and farming land to a light industry district on land owned by Matarazzo Realty Trust and the H. J. M. Realty Trust, bounded and described as follows:
Land at the northerly intersection of Main Street and Shawsheen Street, bounded on the south by Shawsheen Street; on the west by other land of said petition now zoned as a light industry district; on the north by land, now or formerly of Clifford H. Hupper et ux and land of Peter M. Peters et ux; on the east by land of Frederick C. Stevenson and Lillian G. Stuart, con- taining 8.5 acres, more or less, all as shown on a plan on file in the Town Clerk's office. -Henry J. Matarazzo and others
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VOTED: As amended, on a rising vote of 230 to 0, to change the area des- cribed in Article 100 from a general residence and farming zone to a 'Local Business District.' The amendment from light industry to local business offered by Mr. Goldstein was so voted by voice majority. Approved by the Attorney General August 1, 1967.
ARTICLE 101. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town By-Laws by amending Section 5 of Article I to provide as follows: Article I Section 5, the quorum required at any Town Meeting shall be a minimum of 150, (one hundred and fifty) registered voters of the Town or take any other action relative thereto. -William B. Carter and others VOTED: To indefinitely postpone by a rising vote requested by the Mod- erator on a count of 144 to 59. Motion to Adopt this Article by Mr. W. Carter did not reach the assembly. An amendment offered by Mr. Albert to substitute 15 as the quorum figure was defeated on a rising vote with 109 in favor and 123 opposed. A division of the voice vote could not be ascertained by the Moderator on the amendment. The previous question, moved by Mr. Albert, was accepted.
ARTICLE 102. To see if the Town of Tewksbury will vote that "effective immediately," all insurance placed by any department or committee in the Town of Tewksbury, shall be placed through all local independent, resident insurance brokers who have operated an insurance office in Tewksbury for at least five years - providing their rates are competitive.
-James E. Sullivan and others
VOTED: To adopt Article 102 as proposed by a rising vote of 133 to 41, as moved by Mr. J. Sullivan. Much dicussion led to the acceptance of the move for the previous question. An amendment motioned by Mr. V. Cluff that all insurance placed by any department be by competitive bidding went down to defeat. On request of the Moderator a rising vote was taken on the motion for indefinite postponement and was defeated 41 to 121. Reconsideration was rejected with but one vote in favor. (3-27 at 10:01 P. M.).
ARTICLE 103. To see if the Town will vote to name the new library, presently under construction, the "Harold J. Patten Public Library," or take any action in relation thereto. -Rotary Club of Tewksbury
VOTED: Unanimously to name the new library the "Harold J. Patten Public Library" on voice vote, as moved by Mr. J. Gaffney, Jr. This vote was subsequent to his motion to lay-on-the-table Articles 5-102 which was approved by the assembly unanimously. (3-4 at 3:46 P. M.).
ARTICLE 104. To see if the Town will vote to accept an offer of one thousand ($1,000) dollars to sell to Armando DeCarolis, Jr. of 200 North St., Tewksbury, Massachusetts, the following lots, 486-487-488-489, as shown on a plan of land entitled, "Riverview," recorded at the Land Registration Office at Middlesex North District Registry of Deeds, or take any action in relation thereto. -Armando DeCarolis, Jr. and others
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VOTED: To indefinitely postpone this Article by a rising vote of 85 yeas, 18 nays which sustained the Moderator's ruling that the voice vote carried on a motion. The move for adoption by Mr. A. DeCarolis did not reach a vote.
ARTICLE 105. To see if the Town will vote to accept an offer of two hundred ($200) dollars to sell to Lester Proverb of 310 Brown Street, Tewksbury, Massachusetts the following lots of land; lots 385-386-387-388-389- 390-391-281-282-283-284-291-292-293-294-295 presently owned by the Town, as shown on a plan of land entitled "Oakland Park Plan B" recorded at Middlesex North District Registry of Deeds or take any action in relation thereto.
-Raymond J. Paczkowski and others
VOTED: To accept the offer by Lester Proverb for Town lots as indicated by the Article on voice vote as moved by Mr. A. DeCarolis. The motion for indefinite postponement was declared lost by the Moderator. Re- consideration was refused unanimously. (3-27 at 10:20 P. M.)
ARTICLE 106. To see if the Town will vote to sell to Nicola Carbone Lot 153, Riverview Park Plan, for a selling price of Three Hundred ($300) dollars or take any action in relation thereto. -Nicola Carbone and others
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