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To either of the Constables of the Town of Stoneham in the County of Middlesex, GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Stoneham qualified to vote in elections and Town affairs to meet in the Town Hall, 35 Central Street, on Tuesday, April 2, 2002, at seven o’clock in the forenoon to act on the following articles of this warrant:
Article 1. To choose the following officers:
One (1) Selectman for three (3) years.
Two (2) School Committee Members for three (3) years.
One (1) Planning Board Member for five (5) years.
One (1) Board of Assessors Member for three (3) years.
One (1) Housing Authority Member for two (2) years (Unexpired Term).
Two (2) Library Trustees for three (3) years.
One (1) Board of Health Member for three (3) years.
BALLOT QUESTION
“Shall an act passed by the General Court in the year 2001 entitled, ‘An Act authorizing the town of Stoneham to grant licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in theaters’, be accepted?”
SUMMARY OF QUESTION
The Act of the General Court referenced in this ballot question, also known as Chapter 167 of the Acts of 2001, would, if accepted by the voters of the town pursuant hereto, authorize the licensing authority of the Town of Stoneham (the Board of Selectmen under current law) to grant licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises or wine and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises in theaters with seating capacities of 300 or more. A license, if issued, shall be subject to all other applicable provisions of the Massachusetts alcoholic liquors laws (Chapter 138 of the General Laws).
YES
NO
All on one ballot.
The polls for the Annual Town Election shall be closed at eight o’clock in the evening.
For consideration of the following Articles, the meeting shall be adjourned to meet in the Town Hall at 7:30 o’clock in the evening on Monday, May 6, 2002, in accordance with provisions of Article II, section 2-3 of the By-Laws of the Town of Stoneham.
Tellers were appointed to check names of voters entering the Town Hall and the checklist showed 149 voters were inside the meeting.
The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Michael Rotondi, at 7:45PM and the warrant was read.
Father William T. Schmidt, Pastor of St. Patrick’s church gave the invocation. Jessica Jackson, a ninth grade student at Stoneham High School, sang the National Anthem.
Article 2. To choose all other necessary Town officers for the ensuing year in such a manner as the Town may determine.
Board of Selectmen
Article 2. Voted that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to choose all other necessary Town officers for the ensuing year in such a manner as the Town may determine.
Motion Passes Unanimous
Article 3. To hear the reports of Town officers and committees and to act thereon and to choose committees.
Board of Selectmen
Article 3. Voted that the reports of Town officers and committees, as printed in the Annual Town Report for 2001 be accepted.
Motion Passes Unanimous
Adjourned Annual Town Meeting for Special Town Meeting at 8:10 PM
Motion to Continue Special Town Meeting Article #5 to a Time Certain – 10:45 PM or the end of the Annual Town Meeting
Motion to Continue Special Town Meeting until 10:45 PM
Motion Passes at 10:03 PM
Annual Town Meeting Adjourned at 10:04 PM
Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to fix the salaries of the several elective officers and the Boards of the Town for the 2002/2003 fiscal year.
Board of Selectmen
Article 4. Voted that the Town Fix salaries of the several elective officers and the Boards of the Town for the 2002/2003 fiscal year as follows:
Moderator $200
Selectmen $3,000
Assessors $1,200
Town Clerk $52,583
Motion Passes
Article 5. To see if the Town will vote as follows:
1. To authorize the use of funds in Fiscal Year 2002 from the Revolving Fund, established pursuant to
Article 3 of the 2001 Annual Town Meeting in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2 for the operation of vending machines and a pro shop at the Stoneham Arena, to build a concession stand and to purchase and/or lease equipment to operate said concession stand at the Stoneham Arena;
2. To re-authorize, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, the Revolving Fund for the purpose
of operating vending machines and a pro shop at the Stoneham Arena. The Arena Manager, subject to the approval of the Town Administrator, will be authorized to purchase all necessary goods and services needed for these two operations from this Fund. In addition, all proceeds from the sale of these products in the vending machines and pro shop shall be deposited into this Fund. There shall be no limit on the total amount which may be expended from such fund in the ensuing fiscal year other than as provided by said M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2; and
3. To authorize the use of funds in Fiscal Year 2003 from the Revolving Fund for the operation of
vending machines and a pro shop at the Stoneham Arena, re-authorized pursuant to Subparagraph 2 above in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, to build a concession stand and to purchase and/or lease equipment to operate said concession stand at the Stoneham Arena.
Or do anything in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Article 5. Voted that the Town accept the provisions of Article #5 of the May 6, 2002 Annual Town Meeting, as printed in the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting Monday, May 6, 2002. They are as follows:
1. To authorize the use of funds in Fiscal Year 2002 from the Revolving Fund, established pursuant to
Article 3 of the 2001 Annual Town Meeting in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2 for the operation of vending machines and a pro shop at the Stoneham Arena, to build a concession stand and to purchase and/or lease equipment to operate said concession stand at the Stoneham Arena;
2. To re-authorize, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, the Revolving Fund for the purpose
of operating vending machines and a pro shop at the Stoneham Arena. The Arena Manager, subject to the approval of the Town Administrator, will be authorized to purchase all necessary goods and services needed for these two operations from this Fund. In addition, all proceeds from the sale of these products in the vending machines and pro shop shall be deposited into this Fund. There shall be no limit on the total amount which may be expended from such fund in the ensuing fiscal year other than as provided by said M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2; and
3. To authorize the use of funds in Fiscal Year 2003 from the Revolving Fund for the operation of
vending machines and a pro shop at the Stoneham Arena, re-authorized pursuant to Subparagraph 2 above in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, to build a concession stand and to purchase and/or lease equipment to operate said concession stand at the Stoneham Arena.
Or do anything in relation thereto.
Majority Vote
Motion Passes Per Moderator
Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to petition the legislature to amend Chapter 26 of the Acts of 1981, as amended, by:
Deleting from Section 10, Paragraph (c) the words “which shall be updated biennially”; or to do anything in relation thereto.
John M. DeGeorge et al
148 Franklin Street
Article 6. Voted that the Town petition the Legislature to amend Chapter 26 of the Acts of 1981, “An Act Establishing a Selectmen-Town Administrator Form of Government” as amended; by deleting from Section 10 Paragraph ( c ) the words “which shall be updated biennially”; so that the amended said paragraph reads as follows:
“ ( c ) In carrying out the activities related to personnel, the town administrator shall be governed by all applicable aspects of the personnel by laws. In matters relating to hours and working conditions and related functions, those set out in the personnel by-laws or those covered by collective bargaining agreements shall be adhered to by all officials.”
Motion Passes Unanimous
Sent to Legislators May 16, 2002
Senator Richard Tisei
Representative Paul Casey
Representative Michael Festa
Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to delete the text of Chapter 2, Article V “Committees” of the Town Code and to require the Board of Selectmen to present a new by-law by no later than the year 2003 Annual Town Meeting, or to do anything in relation thereto.
John M. DeGeorge et al
148 Franklin Street
Article 7. Voted that the Town delete the text of Chapter 2. Article V “Committees” of the Town Code and to require the Board of Selectmen to present a new By-law no later than the year 2003 Annual Town Meeting.
Majority Vote Required
Hand Count
Tellers Enlisted
Yes No
26 39
Motion Fails
Motion for Reconsideration
Cannot be Reconsidered
Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Stoneham Town Code, Chapter 2 Town Meeting By-Law, by changing Section 2-3.1 to read as follows:
“Section 2-3.1 Special Town Meeting
A special town meeting may be called by the Board of Selectmen, at any time they deem necessary, by a majority vote of the full membership. The warrant for a special town meeting shall be open for the insertion of articles for a period of not less than fourteen (14) days and shall close at least four (4) weeks prior to the scheduled town meeting date. Notice of the warrant open and close dates shall be published in some newspaper of the Town within seven (7) days after the warrant is opened.”; or to do anything in relation thereto.
John M. DeGeorge et al
148 Franklin Street
Article 8. Voted that the Town will amend the Stoneham Town Code, Chapter 2 Town Meeting By-Law, by changing Section 2-3.1 to read as follows:
“Section 2-3.1 Special Town Meeting
A special town meeting may be called by the Board of Selectmen, at anytime they deem necessary, by a majority vote of the full membership. The warrant for a special town meeting shall be open for the insertion of articles for a period of not less than fourteen (14) days and shall close at least four (4) weeks prior to the scheduled town meeting date. Notice of the warrant open and close dates shall be published in some newspaper of the Town within seven (7) days after the warrant is opened.”
Motion Fails
Motion for Reconsideration
Cannot be Reconsidered
The Moderator went back into the business of the Special Town Meeting without Formal Acknowledgment at 10:55 PM.
Motion to postpone Special Town Meeting Article #5 until end of the Annual Town Meeting.
Motion Passes.
Motion to Adjourn Annual Town Meeting until Thursday, May, 9, 2002 at 7:30 PM.
Motion Passes.
Meeting Adjourned at 11:00 PM
Agreeable to the warrant signed by the Selectmen on March 12, 2002 the inhabitants of the Town of Stoneham qualified to vote in elections and affairs again met in the Stoneham Town Hall on Thursday,
May 9, 2002 at 7:42 PM.
Tellers were appointed to check the names of the voters entering Town Hall and the checklist showed 72 voters attended the meeting.
The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Michael Rotondi and the meeting continued.
Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds a sum of money to amend the FY02 departmental budgets voted under Article 44 of the April 3, 2001 Annual Town Meeting as amended, or do anything in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Article 9. Voted that the subject matter of Article #9 be indefinitely postponed.
Motion to Indefinitely Postpone
Motion Passes Unanimous
Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate from taxation or by transfer from available funds, such sums as may be necessary to defray Town charges for the ensuing year, including debt and interest and a reserve fund, or anything in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Article 10. Voted that the Town raise the sum of $51,476,564 to defray Town charges for the ensuing year, including the Town operating budget for the year beginning July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003. And further, the foregoing amount be raised or transferred is as itemized on the handout marked “Exhibit B, Side 2.”
Exhibit B, Side 2 |
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FROM REVENUE OF THE CURRENT YEAR |
$43,056,974.00 |
BY TRANSFER FROM THE PERPETUAL CARE INTEREST INCOME ACCOUNT |
28,000.00 |
BY TRANSFER FROM THE SALE OF LOTS AND GRAVES ACCOUNT |
40,000.00 |
BY DONATIONFROM THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION |
10,000.00 |
POLICE UNIVERSAL HIRING GRANT |
65,000.00 |
BY TRANSFER FROM 7/01/01 CERTIFIED FREE CASH |
64,746.00 |
BY TRANSFER FROM OVERLAY RESERVE |
380,000.00 |
BY TRANSFER FROM THE STABILIZATION ACCOUNT |
375,000.00 |
BY TRANSFER FROM THE PENSION STABILIZATION ACCOUNT |
225,000.00 |
BY TRANSFER FROM THE RESCO SETTLEMENT |
69,709.00 |
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BY TRANSFER FROM THE ESTIMATED WATER RECEIPTS TO: |
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WATER DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL ACCOUNT |
455,290.00 |
WATER DEPARTMENTOPERATING ACCOUNT |
156,450.00 |
WATER DEPARTMENT INTERGOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNT |
1,911,000.00 |
DEPARTMENT #710 MATURING WATER DEBT AND INTEREST |
74,141.00 |
DEPARTMENT #135 TOWN ACCOUNTANTPERSONNEL ACCOUNT |
10,194.00 |
DEPARTMENT #135 TOWN ACCOUNTANT OPERATING ACCOUNT |
1,660.00 |
DEPARTMENT #145 TREASURER PERSONNEL ACCOUNT |
11,903.00 |
DEPARTMENT #145 TREASURER OPERATING ACCOUNT |
4,862.00 |
DEPARTMENT #155 MIS/GIS PERSONNEL |
3,664.00 |
DEPARTMENT #155 MIS/GIS OPERATING |
3,120.00 |
DEPARTMENT #911 CONTRIBUTORY PENSIONS OPERATING ACCOUNT |
102,786.00 |
DEPARTMENT #919 UNCLASSIFIED OPERATING ACCOUNT |
44,874.00 |
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BYTRANSFER FROM THE ESTIMATED WATER RECEIPTS TO: |
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SEWER DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL ACCOUNT |
340,292.00 |
SEWER DEPARTMENT OPERATING ACCOUNT |
68,800.00 |
SEWER DEPARTMENT INTERGOVERNMEMTAL ACCOUNT |
3,700,000.00 |
DEPARTMENT #710 MATURING AND INTEREST SEWER DEBT |
116,837.00 |
DEPARTMENT TOWN ACCOUNTANT PERSONNEL ACCOUNT |
15,396.00 |
DEPARTMENT #135 TOWN ACCOUNTANT OPERATING ACCOUNT |
2,506.00 |
DEPARTMENT #145 TREASURER PERSONNEL ACCOUNT |
17,975.00 |
DEPARTMENT #145 TREASURER OPERATING ACCOUNT |
7,343.00 |
DEPARTMENT #155 MIS/GIS PERSONNEL |
5,533.00 |
DEPARTMENT #155 MIS/GIS OPERATING |
4,713.00 |
DEPARTMENT #911 CONTRIBUTORY PENSIONS OPERATING ACCOUNT |
47,159.00 |
DEPARTMENT #919 UNCLASSIFIED OPERATING ACCOUNT |
55,637.00 |
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TOTAL |
$51,476,564.00 |
Voted that the Town appropriate $51,476,564 as itemized on the handout marked “Exhibit B, Side 1”.
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Exhibit B, Side 1 |
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DEPARTMENT |
PERSONNEL |
OPERATING |
INTER- |
TOTAL |
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~ |
~ |
GOVERNMENT |
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#114 Town Moderator |
3,583.00 |
50.00 |
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$3,633.00 |
#122 Selectmen |
72,886.00 |
19,700.00 |
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92,586.00 |
#123 Town Administrator |
268,459.00 |
96,950.00 |
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365,409.00 |
#131 Finance and Advisory Board |
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4,315.00 |
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4,315.00 |
#132 Reserve Fund |
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0.00 |
#135 Town Accountant |
180,460.00 |
31,490.00 |
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211,950.00 |
#141 Assessors |
138,174.00 |
16,100.00 |
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154,274.00 |
#145 Town Treasurer |
211,010.00 |
83,925.00 |
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294,935.00 |
#151 Town Counsel |
87,928.00 |
32,300.00 |
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120,228.00 |
#155 MIS/GIS |
63,792.00 |
64,705.00 |
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128,497.00 |
#161 Town Clerk |
125,725.00 |
9,400.00 |
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135,125.00 |
#162 Elections and Registration |
28,369.00 |
38,700.00 |
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67,069.00 |
#172 Whip Hill Park |
39,681.00 |
11,725.00 |
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51,406.00 |
#182 Community Development and Planning |
97,804.00 |
5,350.00 |
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103,154.00 |
#192 Town Hall Maintenance |
48,057.00 |
76,400.00 |
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124,457.00 |
#210 Police Department |
3,268,270.00 |
265,024.00 |
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3,533,294.00 |
#211 Traffic Directors |
148,500.00 |
4,500.00 |
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153,000.00 |
#212 Dispatchers |
259,475.00 |
7,170.00 |
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266,645.00 |
#220 Fire - Emergency Rescue |
2,537,206.00 |
155,950.00 |
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2,693,156.00 |
#241 Inspectional Services |
210,832.00 |
10,400.00 |
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221,232.00 |
#291 Emergency Management |
22,111.00 |
6,550.00 |
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28,661.00 |
#300 Public Schools |
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21,293,847.00 |
#399 N.E. Voke School |
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324,181.00 |
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324,181.00 |
#400 DPW Administration |
1,001,559.00 |
2,051,930.00 |
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3,053,489.00 |
#440 Sewer |
340,292.00 |
68,800.00 |
3,700,000.00 |
4,109,092.00 |
#450 Water |
455,290.00 |
156,450.00 |
1,911,000.00 |
2,522,740.00 |
#510 Public Health Services |
115,415.00 |
11,100.00 |
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126,515.00 |
#541 Senior Center |
126,599.00 |
63,540.00 |
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190,139.00 |
#542 Recreation |
82,614.00 |
8,700.00 |
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91,314.00 |
#543 Veteran's Services |
10,000.00 |
64,100.00 |
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74,100.00 |
#610 Public Library |
509,794.00 |
223,455.00 |
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733,249.00 |
#630 Unicorn Recreation |
432,338.00 |
528,660.00 |
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960,998.00 |
#710 Maturing Debt and Interest |
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4,535,077.00 |
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4,535,077.00 |
#910 Non-Contributory Pensions |
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73,500.00 |
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73,500.00 |
#911 Contributory Pensions |
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2,632,403.00 |
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2,632,403.00 |
#918 Capital Improvements |
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10,000.00 |
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10,000.00 |
#919 Unclassified |
272,233.00 |
1,683,000.00 |
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1,955,233.00 |
#920 Non Departmental |
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37,661.00 |
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37,661.00 |
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TOTAL |
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$51,476,564.00 |
Article 10 (continued)
Majority Required
Motion for Separate Consideration
Motion Passes
2/3 Vote Required
Motion for First Piece
Motion Passes Unanimous
Majority Required
Motion for Second Piece
Motion Passes Unanimous
Motion as a Whole
Motion Passes Unanimous
Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow the sum of $225,000 to repair and/or replace the DPW roof; or do anything in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Article 11. Voted that the Town appropriate the sum of $225,000 to repair and/or replace the DPW roof; and to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $225,000 pursuant to Chapter 44 of the General Laws or any other enabling authority; and the Town Administrator is authorized to take any action necessary to carry out this vote.
2/3 Vote Required
Motion Passes Unanimous
Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds $300,000 for the purpose of defraying the cost of constructing water mains or replacing or relining existing water mains, hydrant replacement, water meter installations, purchasing equipment, or maintaining the water system within the limits of the Town, or do anything in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Article 12. Voted that the Town transfer from Estimated Water Receipts the sum of $300,000 for the purpose of defraying the cost of constructing water mains or replacing or relining existing water mains, hydrant replacement, water meter installations, or maintaining the water system within the limits of the Town.
Motion Passes Unanimous
Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to implement certain rehabilitation and construction projects under the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority Local Water Pipeline Assistance Program and the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be authorized to sell from time to time, as the occasion requires, town notes, bonds, or other evidence of indebtedness in the amount not to exceed $1,736,360 in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 7 (1), of the Massachusetts General Laws and further to accept any grants or gifts for these projects, or do anything in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Article 13. Voted that the Town appropriate $1,736,360 to implement certain rehabilitation and construction projects under the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority Local Water Pipeline Assistance Program and the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be authorized to sell from time to time, as the occasion requires, town notes, bonds, or other evidence of indebtedness in the amount not to exceed $1,736,360 in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 7 (1) of the Massachusetts General Laws or any other enabling authority and further to accept any grants or gifts for these projects; and the Town Administrator is authorized to take any action necessary to carry out this vote.
2/3 Vote Required
Motion Passes Unanimous
Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds $250,000 for the purpose of defraying the cost of construction or rehabilitation of sewer mains, manholes, pump stations or appurtenances, purchasing equipment, or maintaining the sewer system within the limits of the Town, or do anything in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Article 14. Voted that the Town transfer from Estimated Sewer Receipts the sum of $250,000 for the purpose of defraying the cost of construction or rehabilitation of sewer mains, manholes, pump stations or appurtenances, purchasing equipment, or maintaining the sewer system within the limits of the Town.
Motion Passes Unanimous
Article 15. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to implement certain rehabilitation and construction projects on the Town’s sanitary sewer system under the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority Assistance Program and the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to be authorized to sell from time to time, as the occasion requires, Town notes, bonds, or other evidence of indebtedness in the amount not to exceed $478,900 in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 7 (1), of the Massachusetts General Laws and further to accept any grants or gifts for those projects or do anything in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Article 15. Voted that the Town appropriate the sum of $478,900 to implement certain rehabilitation and construction projects on the Town’s sanitary sewer system under the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority Assistance Program, and the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be authorized to sell from time to time, as the occasion requires, Town notes, bonds, or other evidence of indebtedness in the amount not to exceed $478,900 in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 7 (1) of the Massachusetts General Laws or any other enabling authority, and further to accept any grants or gifts for those projects; and the Town Administrator is authorized to take any action
necessary to carry out this vote.
2/3 Vote Required
Motion Passes Unanimous
Article 16. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow the sum of $25,000 to defray the cost of drainage improvements and authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept an easement for drainage purposes across property at #41 Elm Street, or do anything in relation thereto.
Article 16. Voted that the Town appropriate the sum of $25,000 to defray the cost of drainage improvements and authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept an easement for drainage purposes across the property at #41 Elm Street; and to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $25,000 pursuant to Chapter 44 of the General Laws or any other enabling authority; and the Town Administrator is authorized to take any action necessary to carry out this vote.
Motion Passes Unanimous
Article 17. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow the sum of $8,000 to defray the cost of drainage improvements and authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept a temporary construction easement on private property at #148 Franklin Street, or do anything in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Article 17. Voted that the Town appropriate the sum of $8,000 to defray the cost of drainage improvements on or at #148 Franklin Street and authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept a temporary construction easement on said private property at #148 Franklin Street; and to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $8,000 pursuant to Chapter 44 of the General Laws or any other enabling authority; and the Town Administrator is authorized to take any action necessary to carry out this vote.
2/3 Vote Required
Motion Passes Per Moderator
Article 18. To see if the Town will vote to accept as Public Ways the following ways as laid out by the Planning Board:
1. David Circle – 136.4 feet, more or less, northerly from Mauriello Drive to cul-de-sac.
2. Kenwood Avenue – 100 feet, more or less, from previous acceptance to Mauriello Drive.
3. Mauriello Drive – 1053.7 feet, more or less, from Summit Road to cul-de-sac.
and authorize the Board of Selectmen or Town Administrator to obtain by purchase, accept as a gift, take by right of eminent domain under provisions of Chapter 79 or 80A of the Massachusetts General Laws, or otherwise acquire any land or interest in land necessary or proper for the acceptance of such ways, and to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds a sum of money for plans, recording fees, legal expense in connection with acceptance of said ways, or do anything in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Article 18. Voted that the Town accept as Public Ways the following ways as laid out by the Town Administrator:
1. David Circle – 136.4 feet, more or less, northerly from Mauriello Drive to cul-de-sac.
2. Kenwood Avenue – 100 feet, more or less, from previous acceptance to Mauriello Drive.
3. Mauriello Drive – 1053.7 feet, more or less, from Summit Road to cul-de-sac.
And authorize the Town Administrator to obtain by purchase, accept as a gift, take by right of eminent domain under provisions of Chapter 79 or 80A of the Massachusetts General Laws, or otherwise acquire any land or interest in land necessary or proper for the acceptance of such ways.
Majority Required
Motion Passes Per Moderator
Annual Town Meeting Adjourned at 9:12 PM
Special Town Meeting called at 9:12 PM
Special Town Meeting Dissolved 9:15 PM
Motion to Dissolve Annual
Annual Dissolved 9:15 PM
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