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c. Size. A sign shall not be more than three (3 )feet overall in height. A sign on the exterior wall of the first floor of a build- ing may extend across the full width of the store wall, unless the store occupies the entire first floor of a detached building in wich event the sign may extend across not more than thre- fourths (3/4) of the width of the wall. The width of signs of stores occupying other than the first floor of a building shall not exceed three (3) feet.
d. Number. There shall not be more than one exterior sign for each store, except that if the store has a direct entrance into the store in a wall other than the store front, there may be a secondary sign affixed to such wall, and if the store has a wall, other than the store front, that faces upon a street or parking area, there may be a sign affixed to such wall, whether or not such wall contains an entrance to the store; provided however, that no store shall have more than two signs in any event. The width of the secondary sign or signs shall not exceed fifty per cent (50%) of the maximum permissible width of the sign on the store front. In addition to the foregoing sign or signs there may be one directory of the occupants or tenants of the build- ing affixed to the exterior wall of the building at each entrance to the building. Such directory shall not exceed an area deter- mined on the basis of one (1) square foot for each occupant or tenant of the building.
e. Special signs. In particular instances the Board of Appeals may permit more than the number of signs hereinabove permitted or signs of a maximum size or in a location other than hereinabove specified, if it determines that the architecture of the building, the location of the building with reference to the street or the nature of the use being made of the store is such that additional signs or signs of a larger maximum size should be parmitted in the public interest. In granting such permission, the Board of Appeals shall specify the size and location of such sign or signs and impose such other terms and restrictions as it may deem to be in the public interest.
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f. Construction. No sign shall be painted or posted directly on the surface of any exterior wall, including windows and doors. All signs must be painted, posted or otherwise securely affixed to a substantial intermediary removable surface and such surface shall be securely affixed to the wall of the building. The fore- going, however, shall not prevent installation of a sign by indi- vidual letters or devices out into or securely affixed to the ex- terior wall of a building provided that such letters or devices have a minimum depth or projection of one-fourth (1/4) of an inch. The material of the sign and intermediary surface and the manner of fixation of the sign to the intermediary surface to the wall of the building shall be subject to the approval of the Building Inspector for the purpose of protecting the safety of the public.
g. Illumination. Moving and flashing signs are prohibited. No red or green lights shall be used on any sign if in the opinion of the Chief of Police such light would create a driving hazard. No sign may be illuminated between the hours of 12 P. M. and 6 A. M. except signs showing police or fire stations and such other sign that the Board of Appeals may specifically authorize to be illuminated at other hours, if the Board finds that the nature of the use of the premises is such that such illumination should be permitted in the public interest.
The provisions of this paragraph shall apply not only to exterior signs but also to interior signs that are designed or placed so as to shine through windows or doors of the building.
(d) Industrial Districts:
(a) By deleting paragraph D in its entirety and by adding new paragraph C as follows:
(c) Industrial Districts - same as business districts.
By redesignating paragraph (e) (Gasoline Filling Station and Garages) as new Paragraph (d)
4. Miscellaneous
(a) by adding the following paragraph 4
By adding after the words and numerals "Section 17" and "Section 17 of the Zoning By-Law," whereever they may appear throughout this Sign By-Law, the following: Provided, any decision or opinions rendered do not derogate from the purpose, intent, spirit of this Sign By-Law. -Tewksbury Planning Board
VOTED: Unanimously in voice vote to adopt the changes outlined in Article 14, as recommended and moved by Finance. (9-26 at 12:36 A. M.) Approved by the Attorney General November 1, 1967.
ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer the sum of $500 for the operating account of the Insurance Committee, or take any other action relative thereto. -Insurance Committee
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VOTED: As amended, to transfer the sum of $200.00 from the E & D Account for the purposes of Article 15. Unanimous voice vote. (9-26 at 12:37 A. M.)
ARTICLE 16. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $7,000.00 to install a six inch water main on Mill Road for a distance of 700 feet, or take any action relative thereto. -Dorothy Nolan and others
VOTED: As amended, to transfer the sum of $4,680.00 from the E & D Ac- count for the intent of Article 16 by motion of Mr. Goldstein. Finance move to re-submit Article at next Annual Town Meeting was declared lost by the Moderator. A motion to transfer in the amount of $6,564.00 did not reach the assembly. (9-26 at 12:43 A. M.)
The meeting was then immediately adjourned sine die.
Attest: JOHN E HEDSTROM Town Clerk
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SPECIAL TOWN MEETING - NOVEMBER 21, 1967
Middlesex, ss.
To any of the Constables of the Town of Tewksbury in said County:
IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Tewksbury, qualified to vote in Town affairs, to meet and assemble at Memorial High School in said Tewksbury on Tuesday, November 21, 1967 at eight-thirty o'clock P. M. to act on the following article:
Tewksbury Memorial High School November 21, 1967
Quorum 337
The Special Town Meeting was called to order at the precise hour of the Warrant (8:30 P. M.) by Moderator Alan M. Qua. A quorum count indicated that only 62 voters were present at the call. As 337 were required to transact the business of the Warrant, the Moderator sought the intentions of the assembled. Upon a move by Mr. D. Beattie, it was unanimously carried to adjourn said meeting sine die.
ARTICLE 1: To see if the Town will vote to approve or disapprove the amount of debt ($3,925,000) authorized on October 24, 1967 by the Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational/Technical School District Committee for the purpose of financing construction and equipping of a regional vocational/ technical high school buiding, or take any other action relative thereto.
-Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational/Technical School District Committee.
VOTED: Action under this Article was precluded by adjournment of the meeting sine die.
Attest: JOHN E. HEDSTROM Town Clerk
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ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION
Tewksbury, Massachusetts - March 11, 1967
At a meeting of the inhabitants of the Town of Tewksbury, called by proper Warrant and qualified to vote in town affairs, held this day at the High School for Precinct 1, Shawsheen School for Precinct 2, and North Street School for Precinct 3, the following business was transacted.
Registers on ballot boxes in the three Precincts showed 0000, and check lists were in order. Polls opened at 10:00 A. M. and closed at 8:00 P. M. There were 3887 votes cast. Precinct 1-1574; Precinct 2-1138; Precinct 3-1175.
Precinct 1. Rita Thompson, Warden - John H. Hart, Clerk
Precinct 2. Lilyan Blaquiere, Warden - Gladys O'Connell, Clerk
Precinct 3. Gloria Deputat, Warden - Helen Ward, Dep. Clerk
SELECTMEN - THREE YEARS
Prec. 1
Pre. 2
Prec. 3
Total
George A. O'Connell
337
327
305
969
Joseph J. Whelan
522
462
438
1422*
Thomas A. Abbott
62
99
59
220
Frank A. Antonelli
491
352
290
1133*
Warren J. Brothers
53
70
39
162
Leo D. Chibas
381
168
218
767
Frank C. Criscitello
287
177
201
665
William J. Hurton
376
177
211
764
Paul J. McAskill
379
239
388
1006
Blanks
260
205
201
666
BOARD OF HEALTH - THREE YEARS
Joseph J. Whelan
336
344
289
969*
Frank A. Antonelli
250
211
138
599
Leo D. Chibas
194
108
92
394
Frank C. Criscitello
147
84
112
343
William J. Hurton
189
87
104
380
Paul J. McAskill
199
149
249
597
Blanks
259
155
191
605
BOARD OF WELFARE - THREE YEARS
Prec. 1
Prec. 2
Prec. 3
Total
Amended
George A. O'Connell
365
364
327
1056
1056
Joseph J. Whelan
514
432
422
1368
1371
Thomas A. Abbott
83
133
83
299
298
Frank A. Antonelli
448
335
275
1058
1060*
Leo D. Chibas
352
183
209
744
745
Frank C. Criscitello
302
171
214
687
683
William J. Hurton
355
188
220
763
764
Paul J. McAskill
380
231
354
965
969
Blanks
349
239
245
833
827
Others
1
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BOARD OF ASSESSORS - THREE YEARS
Prec. 1
Pre. 2
Prec. 3
Total 2324*
John J. Nolan
916
758
650
Eugene J. Mclaughlin
620
343
482
1445
Blanks
38
37
43
118
AUDITOR - THREE YEARS
Thomas J. Berube
1006
738
645
2389
John T. Burke
177
120
227
524
John F. Cunningham
355
243
259
857
Blanks
36
37
44
117
MODERATOR
- ONE YEAR
Alan M. Qua
1364
988
1021
3373*
Blanks
205
105
152
507
Others
5
...
2
7
PARK COMMISSIONER - THREE YEARS
Philip H. Sands
1337
970
996
3303*
Blanks
237
168
179
584
PLANNING BOARD - THREE YEARS
Charles H. Goldstein
812
519
669
2000*
Raymond J. Paczkowski
704
577
454
1735
Blanks
58
42
52
152
ROAD COMMISSIONER - THREE YEARS
Vincent A. Ryan
931
737
708
2376*
Allen R. MacDonald
540
314
391
1245
Blanks
103
87
76
266
SCHOOL COMMITTEE - THREE YEARS
Loella F. Dewing
1017
721
831
2569*
Warren J. Brothers
490
416
375
1281
Sidney G. Jenkins
959
617
688
2264*
Richard E. Fortier
103
37
33
173
Blanks
578
485
420
1483
Others
1
3
4
REGIONAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE - THREE YEARS
Ruth M. Anderson
1357
952
992
3301*
Blanks
217
186
183
586
TRUSTEES PUBLIC LIBRARY - THREE YEARS
William S. Abbott
807
633
658
2098*
Arthur Cusato
241
175
192
608
Veronica T. Doherty
606
487
444
1537
Edward J. Sheehan, Jr.
1006
562
666
2234*
Blanks
488
419
390
1297
..
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TRUST FUND COMMISSIONER - THREE YEARS
Prec. 1
Pre. 2
Prec. 3
Total
Edwin W. Osterman
1319
939
1004
3262*
Blanks
255
199
171
625
WATER COMMISSIONER - THREE YEARS
John J. Cooney
634
475
509
1618*
Leonard H. Bagley
243
292
295
830
Richard A. Gath
342
219
161
722
Joseph C. Pohmurski
302
101
175
578
Blanks
53
51
35
139
A true copy, Attest: JOHN E. HEDSTROM Town Clerk
*Elected and Qualified
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JURY LIST - 1967-1968
Warren B. Farwell, 15 Amos Street Methods Engineer
Robert Horgan, 21 Anthony Road Teacher
James F. Wessel, 29 Anthony Road
Postal Worker.
Rocco J. Miglizzi, Jr., 20 Brook Street Salesman
Robert P. Morris, 21 Carter Street Surveyor
Janet F. Vitt, 381 Chandler Street Housewife
Ralph O. Garland, 623 Chandler Street
Florist
Yolanda Luongo, 557 Chandler Street
Housewife Foreman
Henry Cunningham, 1119 Chandler Street
Thomas G. Tatosian, 1132 Chandler Street Machinist
Julius K. Jarek, 4 Cleghorn Lane
Chemist
Thomas G. Mullane, 3 Davis Road
Salesman
Thomas G. Lynady, 25 Dirlam Circle
Mail Clerk
Norman E. Gay, 1 Darby Street Bank Teller
Edmund Lascelles, 1 Arnold Road
Salesman
Jean J. Doucette, 112 Whittemore Street Draftsman
Arthur C. Currier, 91 Bailey Road
Accountant
Leonard E. Fleming, 2 Herbert Street
Mail Carrier
Robert A. Bosia, 80 Ballard Street Postal Clerk
Vito Ivas, 353 Brown Street Cabinet Maker
Thomas E. Platt, 1075 Chandler Street Chemist
Francis P. Sherlock, 319 Chandler Street Retired
William C. MacLean, 28 Cleghorn Lane Chemist
Joseph A. Nutter, Jr., 14 Cobleigh Lane Architect
Ernest Shepherd, 9 Crest Road Superintendent
Jessie A. Davis, 5 School Street Housewife
Richard A. Drew, 31 Dudley Road
Foreman
John A. Morrissey, 20 Easement Road Investigator
Louis A. Cefalo, 2 Hillcrest Road Engineer
Roger J. Pintal, 76 Hood Road Foreman
Frederick Sussenberger, 11 Indian Hill Road Executive
George H. Ackerman, Jr., 12 Indian Hill Road Service Agent
Donald A. Pope, 167 Kendall Road Banker
Joseph A. Beatrice, 61 Lake Street
Purchasing Agent
Paul W. Brennan, 68 Lake Street Engineer
John J. Kelley, 119 Lee Street Gas Station Operator
Loella Dewing, 21 James Street Housewife
Dorothy Miller, 364 Shawsheen Street Bookkeeper
William Cofrin, 4 Claire Street
N. E. Tel. & Tel.
John V. Sullivan, 91 Pike Street
General Contractor
Harry F. Cann, 8 Louis Road
Buyer
Shirley A. Beattie, 10 Louis Road
Housewife
Richard G. Wright, 1013 South Street
Elec. Swtch. Board
Howard Oldmixon, 108 North Street Bus Operator
Norman W. Rice, Sr., 54 French Street Testman
Jean McPhee, 59 School Street Housewife
John A. Ball, 9 Robert Circle
Student
Joseph A. Aubut, 836 Whipple Road
Clerk
Sarah Hanson, Westland Drive Retired
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Jury List ... continued
Arthur Flagg, 128 Pine Street
Maintenance Electrician
Fred E. Ingerson, 25 Marie Street
Edgar G. Hinton, Jr., 2115 Main Street
Self-employed
Donald G. Wood, 8 Marion Drive
Foreman Stitcher
Charlotte Dowd, 106 Lakeview Avenue
Retired
Doris Ross, 42 Grasshopper Lane
Office Worker
Peter Narus, 9 Wildwood Road
Machinist
Robert Pollinger, 47 Forrest Avenue
Foreman
William J. Peterson, 12 Pinewood Road
Electronics
Muriel E. Hart, 33 Pine Street
Housewife
Frank Rohrbacher, 17 Amos Street
Machinist
William I. Bailey, 1563 Andover Street
Maintenance Man
Elsie Hames, 23 Pinedale Avenue
Housewife
Helen W. Johnson, 39 Brown Street
Clerk
Jean E. Toothaker, 115 Brown Street
Homemaker
Mary R. Nugent, 7 California Road
Inspector
Margaret M. Whittle, 1060 Chandler Street
Housewife
Adelbert A. Anderson, 204 Chapman Road
Farmer
Nancy V. Billings, 10 Crawford Drive
Housewife
Howard T. Davidson, 3 Crest Street
Accountant
Wanda J. Young, 862 East Street Homemaker
Robert Kinlock, 457 Foster Road
Cost Accountant
Raymond J. Scott, 11 Helvetia Street
Printer
Natalie Thistle, 25 Henry Drive
Homemaker
George A. Nuttal, 336 Main Street
Builder
Charles E. Gray, 1502 Main Street
Foreman
Norma S. Wheeler, 1564 Main Street
Housewife
Arthur W. Graustein, 33 Marie Street
Service Mgr.
Warren R. Davis, 15 North Street
Supervisor
Robert E. Nelson, 91 Patten Road
Insurance
William H. McGowan, 69 Pleasant Street Retired
Edgar H. Woodbury, 103 Pleasant Street
Function Analyst
Walter E. Forman, 357 Pleasant Street
Retired
Ruth E. Sherman, 408 River Road
Housewife
Harold A. Prescott, 497 River Road
Sales
Thomas D. Ray, 250 South Street
Boilermaker
Muriel E. McGowan, 46 Summer Street
Housewife
Lawrence H. Love, Sr., 6 Woodcrest Drive
Real Estate Broker
Roland Strong, 2 Oliver Street Qual. Cont. Eng.
Retired
Wilson E. Brazile, 731 Whipple Road
Adm.
Marion Snook, 12 Oak Street
William Albert, 49 Vale Street Engineer
Alfred P. Sylvia, 586 North Street
Prod. Manager
Peter Gallagher, 23 Newton Street Sec. Supervisor
Albert Page, 12 Rhoda Street U. S. Postal Clerk
Roger LeBlanc, 824 Chandler Street Administrator
William McCluskey, 11 Virginia Road Draftsman
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Frank H. Stout, 823 South Street
N. I. B.
William Welch, 125 Heath Street
Jury List ... continued
Paul Meharg, 5 Hodgson Road
Thomas Callan, 23 Oliver Road
Donald Tanner, 149 Fiske Street
Chief Clerk N. E. Tel. & Tel. N. E. Tel. & Tel.
Thomas Hill, 75 Lowe Street Shipper
Donald Fougere, John Street Dispatcher
Ruth A. Lonergan, 29 Kent Street
Housewife
Lenox S. Karner, Jr., 474 Livingston Street Head Farmer Fire Chief
William A. Chandler, 19 Regis Road
Builder Draftsman
Richard Sherman, 608 River Road
Pilot
Frank Romano, 22 South Street
Retired
Charles Smith, Tewksbury Hospital
Jeweler
Dorothy M. Aldrich, 533 North Street
Housewife
Barbara L. Jackson, 24 Euclid Road
Housewife
Paul Pepin, 103 Ballard Street
Elec. Tech.
George J. Barlow, 19 Easement Road
Engineer
James McLellan, Livingston Street
Sales Rep.
Kenneth W. Holden, 173 East Street
Firefighter
Joseph Mckenzie, Jr., 8 Mckenzie Circle
Carpenter
Edmund Hoell, 16 Boisvert Road
Electronic Tech.
Irene Shea, 12 Kevin Street
Housewife
Eugene Mclaughlin, 25 Euclid Road
Con. Officer
Shirley C. Merrill, 1440 Andover Street
Housewife Teacher
Frank A. Antonelli, 14 Davis Road
General Manager
Leonard Hingston, John Street Truckdriver
Joseph E. Hamilton, 36 Anthony Road
Oil Driver
Anthony DeGennaro, 32 Anthony Road
Machinist
Robert P. Gallo, 9 So. Rhoda Street
Engineer
Susan Sullivan, 79 Lowe Street
Housewife Housewife
Marie Geary, 4 Carol Ann Road
Truckdriver
Dorothy Hodgson, 5 Kelley Terrace
Housewife
Clarence J. Biggar, 274 Main Street
Elect. Tech.
Roger Greeley, 1352 Main Street
Machinist
Paul G. Goulet, 960 Main Street
Expeditor
Dennis Kane, 1039 Main Street
Engineer
Henry A. Gontarz, 1192 Main Street
Tech.
Mildred L. Mahoney, 103 North Street
Housewife
Regina M. Fossett, 15 Catherwood Street Housewife
George A. Nocco, 24 Newton Avenue Roofer
Donald Noyes, 50 Nichols Road Guard
Dorothy Brothers, 47 Nichols Road Housewife
James A. Young, 25 Ninth Street
Construction
Joseph A. Carolan, Jr., 54 Nichols Road
Pipefitter
Philip J. Cogan, 354 North Street
Mason
David B. Murphy, Sr., 375 North Street
State Detective
Ernest J. Henderson, 528 North Street Electronic Tech.
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Walter J. Pupkis, 90 Rogers Road
John A. Quinn, 387 Pleasant Street
Robert Horgan, 21 Anthony Road
Daniel J. Connor 216 Main Street
Jury List ... continued
Sara J. Defina, 7 Patriot Road
Housewife
Edward J. Trainor, 549 North Street
Self employed
Joan M. Bowie, 558 North Street
Housewife
Mary E. Court, 598 North Street
Offset Worker Construction
George T. Nawn, 761 North Street
James A. Quinn, 773 North Street
Elect. Engineeer
George T. Osborne, 655 North Street
Raytheon
Alex F. Mallinson, 98 Willow Street Retired
Rose J. McCoy, 623 Main Street Housewife
Wilbur Martell, 5 Pillsbury Avenue
Retired
Gladys Collins, 35 Summer Street
Housewife
Joseph W. Byron, 635 Chandler Street Tech.
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OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK
John E. Hedstrom
VITAL STATISTICS
1965
1966
1967
Births
588
551
428
Marriages
131
130
195
Deaths
101
119
94
Burial Permits
34
28
12
Chapter 46, Section 15: The Town Clerk will furnish blanks for the return of births to parents, householders, physicians, and registered hospital medical officers applying therefore.
TOWN STATISTICS
1960
1965
1967
Population
15,902 (Apr. 1) 18,079 (Jan. 1)
21,100 (Dec. 31) (est.)
Uniform Code Record
514
582
651
Licenses - Dogs
1,274
1,384
1,442
Licenses - Sporting
596
798
797
FINANCIAL
Fees to Town Treasurer
$ 3,582.00
Dog Licenses to Treasurer
2,923.50
Sporting Licenses to State
3,814.50
TOTAL
$ 10,320.00
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BOARD OF REGISTRARS
William H. Bennett, Chairman
Listing of all Tewksbury inhabitants aged 20 years and over is a requirement of the Board of Registrars by the General Laws of the Com- monwealth. It was accomplished this year as in the past by our "Listing-by- Mail" with the cooperation of the residents, which makes this method feasible, practical and economical. As over 90% was returned by mail the cost of this very important "resident establishment" was 40 to 60% lower than in comparable towns and cities. The complete census requested was compiled and indicated that on January 1, 1967 the population of Tewksbury was 20,400. Listing of Residents Books were prepared from the Census and distributed.
The voting registers were verified and corrected by the said census. New voting lists were prepared and printed. On December 31, 1967 the precinct voting strength stood as follows:
Precinct 1 - 2,834
Precinct 2 - 2,157
Precinct 3 - 2,233
TOTAL
7,224
A comparison of party affiliation reveals the following facts:
1960
1966
1967
Democratic
1,582
2,831
2,560
Republican
1,002
1,091
982
Undeclared
3,992
3,468
3,682
TOTALS
6,575
7,390
7,224
A recount by the Registrars for the Office of Public Welfare following the Town Election was held but it did not affect the standings of the candi- dates. One of the contestants did gain two votes while the other proved the original vote. This is the result of excellent work by our Election Officers and Tellers. Each year their accuracy, integrity and efficiency are revealed in the recount procedure.
Certification of signatures on nomination papers for town and state office and for all referenda which affects Tewksbury is a basic responsibility of the Registrars, as is the public registration of voters. In 1968, a Presiden- tial Election year, it is anticipated that many new voters will be added to the rolls during the many public registration periods. New voters may also register at the office of Town Clerk during business hours. New residents are also cordially invited to give notice of the date they acquired residence by calling at said office.
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1967
THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION Mrs. Richard Billings, Chairman
The Conservation Commission has in the past year changed from its original five member committee to seven. Because the field of conservation covers many subjects, the Commission felt that to be well informed on as many areas as possible, each member would be assigned to a specific section. The Conservation Commission work plan is as follows:
1. Members in charge of Legislation and open space Indexing: Nancy Billings, Janet Vitt.
2. Member in charge of water programs - Walter Doucette.
3. Members in charge of Rogers Park development - Soil Survey - State owned and Town owned land indexing: Leonard Hingston, Benjamin Dzwilewski, Walter Doucette.
4. Members in charge of Indexing and Conservation Master Plan: John Burris, Janet Vitt.
5. Members in charge of sub-division plans (related to Hatch Act, Chapter 220). Wet lands, river and stream Indexing: Leslie Collins, Benjamin Dzwilewski.
In the past year the Conservation Commission has worked on all the above areas and reports progress in the following:
1. LEGISLATION:
(a) Recorded with the Water Pollution Board in favor of Grade B water for all streams and rivers in Tewksbury, including the Merrimac River. (Grade B rating means recreational uses including swimming.)
(b) Contacted our Senator and Representative and all members of the Ways and Means Committee to support the new Inland Wetland Bill H5056. At this time the bill is still in committee.
(c) Followed up the Legislation submitted by this committee last year through Representative Bocko to clear and clean Strong Water Brook. At this time no report has been received from Representative Bocko.
2. WATER PROGRAMS:
(a) Last spring Mr. Doucette attended all public meetings concerning the pollution and grading of water in the Merrimac area. The Conserva- tion Commission voted unanimously for Grade B water and is so recorded.
(b) Reports by citizens and Conservation Members on specific water pollution cases were investigated by Mr. Doucette. All cases were resolved favorably because of cooperation among the parties concerned.
(c) Water pollution problems - in this area many meetings and develop- ments will come in the next year. The first meeting was held by the Attorney General on November 8 when the problems of water and air pollution were discussed.
3. ROGERS PARK:
(a) Mr. Hingston and Mr. Dzwilewski drew up a Rogers Park work plan and under the supervision of Mr. Doucette and the Park Commis- sioners, a ten acre area was cleared and cleaned. Fire places and picnic tables were also installed. It was noted that vandalism has
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occurred in the park. With the cooperation of the Police Department, the park will be patrolled on weekends when possible. Although an official opening of the park has not taken place, citizens and groups have taken advantage of the facilities, specifically, Boy Scout Troops have used the park for over night camping. We would recommend to the Park Commissioners that town water be extended into the park. Again the Conservation Commission extends its thanks to all who have helped in any way the development of Rogers Park.
4. CHAPTER 220, INLAND WATER:
(a) Hearings have been held on land development which is affected by the Chapter 220 Law. At this time, two cases are still at a stop-work order stage. All other cases have been resolved. Cooperation between all groups has been excellent.
5. INDEXING, CHAPTER 40, SECTION 8C:
"It shall keep an Index of all open areas within the city or town, as the case may be, with a plan of obtaining information pertinent to proper utilization of such open areas, including land owned by the Commonwealth or land owned by a city or town. It shall keep an Index of all open marsh land, swamps and all other wet lands in a like manner, and may recommend to the City Council or Selectmen and, subject to the approval of the City Council or Selectmen, to the De- partment of Natural Resources and to the State Reclamation Board a program for the better promotion, development or utilization of all such areas."
The Conservation Commission has begun its indexing and hopes in the year to come to publish the Conservation Master Plan, which has been planned for in our budget for 1968. The subject of Indexing, being new to this Board, it was voted to consult the Department of Natural Resources on how to Index land and wet areas in Tewksbury. On October 26 the Conservation Commission held a regional meeting at the North Street School. Mr. Arthur Brownell, Director of Conser- vation Services, was the speaker for the evening. Present at this meeting were representatives from the Conservation Commissions of Chelmsford, Dracut, North Andover, Reading, Tyngsboro, Wilmington, Tewksbury Rod and Gun Club and Mr. Ferris of the Greater Lowell Area Planning Commission. Mr. Brownell explained to those attending how to Index the open land and wet lands and to then produce from this study the Conservation Master Plan. This Commission felt that this meeting was a success and extends to Mr. Brownell and his Department our thanks for his help.
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