HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - BoS - 01/01/1975 RF ULAR ME'ETIN,3 OF THE. BOARD OF S .LECTIvIEN HELD ON January 8, 1975
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of December 30, 1974 and Interim Action as submitted.
There was�an immediate request from John Minters, Sheriff for
a Jury dfawin�, to serve on Tuesday, January 14, 1975 at the
Criminal court in Dedham. The name drawn was Mrs. Helen
Granger, 16 Beechwood Street.
Ben Leclaire, 9 Doane Street, was present to complain of noise
in his neighborhood of parties and hifi music at night, and
skinny dipping in pools. He asked if a by-law could be provided
preventing these disturbances.
Mr. Frank Colleton, Mass . Dept. Public Safety, Dick Conley, and
later Jack Rhodes were present to discuss ambulance regulations .
Mr. Collerton began by saying we don't need a new ambulance until
July 1, 1977 (after examining the present ambulance - 9 years old)
It is good until then and after that it is not a class I vehicle.
Our problem is to provide the manpower - 2 fully qualified emergency
medical technicians around the clock and one EHS dispatcher. This
would be our main expenditure and only $5,00. to meet the equipment
requirements of the regulations for the present ambulance.
Mr. Clark asked if we could makeit a provision in hiring new firemen
that they would have to pass this exam. Mr. Colleton said he
estimated $161,000. needed to have trained personnel. Mr. Ainslie
said the private ambulance service would do it for half that amount. l
It was established that a minimum of nine men would be needed for
24 hours a day for $99,000. per year ($11,000. each) plus pay them f
while being trained - $800. minimum each. The Town of Duxbury has
a rescue vehicle ready to roll with every emergency for $195,000.
Mr. Ainslie said we don't want to rush to be first and suffer later
as his happened before in other instances. Mr Conley was thanked for
starting the ball rolling in the Fire Department for training. There
are two permanent men trained already and three call men taking
training now. Mr Conley said we don't have to have the program but
we must have tight requirements if we do have it. There must
be a Class II transportation vehicle available as back up to Class
I Emergency vehicle. State says private ambulance has to serve if
no other is available. Mr. Ainslie said he'd rather have a Town owned
ambulance and have private men run it instead of private vehicle.
Mr. Ainslie was given a copy of state regulations to study.
10:00 p.m. the Personnel Board joined the Selectmen to announce that negotiations
had been opened for a cost of living increase for firefighters. The
FUr Labor Standards Act was discussed and it was their opinion the
library custodian job should be va.ated by persons already employed by Town.
INTERIM ACTION:
Effective January 8, 1975 Richard Atiadessa, Jr. was appointed as a full-time permanent
police officer for the Cohasset Police Department.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JANUARY 16, 1975
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of December 30, 1974 and Interim action as submitted.
A group of citizens from the Beechwood, Doane St. area were
present with concern about safety in this area. Susan and
Russell Salyards, Henry and Jan Richenburg, Marsha Silvia,
Mike and Barbara Lombardy presented petitions of concern.
They began by describing the overall growth of the area. There
are more houses, more children, more traffic, more speeding,
and more accidents . There are 55 children here and many still.
toddlers who will be loose on the streets before long.
Chief Feola was also present and said he was in favor of a stop
sign at Doane and Beechwood streets and that a 30 MPH limit can be
enforced. He said he goes down there 6 times a day and other cars
patrol there. He is against speeders. He was asked the question,
could there be manpower for radar control. He said "everyone has a
champagne appetite on a beer salary" and Advisory Board won't give
him the money for extra men.
Suggestions were made for "thickly settled" and radar patrolled signs,
and more children signs and a mercury light at #480 (with approval of
neighbors) and they would submit a petition for an article for the
the next Town Meeting for sidewalks.
Also it was asked if anything could be done about the school buses
letting the kids off on the wrong side of the road. If the bus goes
up and turns around anyway why can't it let them off on the right side.
Also fence at #493 should be repaired.
Voted: To sign and return to J. T. Cronin, Mass. DPW the agreement for spending
funds for improvement to roads (resurfacing Jerusalem Road)
Voted: To declare Feb. 13, 1975 as coffee day for EasterSeal Society.
Voted: To submit as an article for Town Meeting a request for $500. for Rt. 228 Comm.
Voted: To raise the established rate for travel allowance for all departments from
8(,� to 12(, per mile.
Voted: To accept the amount of $4,000. from Isidora B. Newey for general maintenance
of the grounds of Perkins Cemetery off Jerusalem Road.
Voted: To approve the transfer of the Gulf Oil Company gasoline permit to Edward Goggin,
The Car Barn, at that location on Route 3A providing Chief Piepenbrink approves it.
Voted: To appoint Charles Humphreys as our bargaining negotiator and to transfer $2,000.
for this purpose.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JAN UARY 16, 1975 (Continued)
Mr.and Mrs. Bomar, Pleasant Street were here again to complain of
harrassment by the same people continuously. . . . beer cans thrown at
their car and house (always with a blast of horn) 1 or 2 blasts -
increasingly worse in last two weeks - bottles and cans found in
morning - after midnight they leaned on the horn - has been happening
for last two years.
Chief Feola listened and said he would crack down on them.
Voted: To renew the following Class I dealer's licenses:
Highway Motor Sales, Inc.
Cohasset Motors, Inc.
Spensley Chevrolet, Inc.
Autohaus, Inc.
Glassic Motor Car Co. (limited to two cars on display)
To renew the following Class I dealer's licenses:
Silvia's Garage
Mitchell's Repair Shop
Leone's Motor Sales, Inc.
Voted: To hold Pilgrim Auto Body and Cohasset Auto Repair in obeyance.
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REGULAR M77TIN G OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JANUAXY 22, 1975
All Present
Voted : To approve the minutes of January 16, 1975 as submitted.
8:00 p.m. bids for printing the Town Report and Warrant were opened.
Five bids were received as follows: report Warrant
1. Martin printing Corp. , Melrose 3680.80 * 1133.50
2. CCI Compositors, Braintree 3440.00 1049.00
3. Fairmount Press, Inc., Rockland 3397.00 1070.00
4. Semline, Inc, Braintree 3181.64 1304.00
5. Denison Press, Inc. , E.Weymouth 2924.00 1150.00
Voted: To take these bids under advisement.
Senator Allan McKinnon was present to discuss matters or problems
of importance. He was asked if he could inquire into legislation
which would mandate only one Emergency Medical Technician for towns
instead of two required now (there seems to be no need for a driver
to have to I)c a technician) . This would save considerable expense.
8:15 p.m. Matthew Renahan, temporary manager of Ground Round and
Mr. Guiedera, manager were present to request permission to serve
liquor at their restaurant for the Hockey Booster Club on Feb. , 16,
1975 beginning at 11:00 a.m. Sunday morning instead of 1:00 p.m.
Present: Gilbert Tower; Nat Bates, M.Gjesteby, M. Goodrich all of
Planning Board and Whitney Scott, John Elliott of Conservation Comm.
and Rocco Laugelle of Water Commissioners. They presented a proposed
change to Cohasset Zoning by-laws which was a proposed Cohasset
Watershed and Flood Plain District to be reviewed with them and the
Board of Selectmen.
Mr. Elliott said this plan was under study by the Conservation Commission
for one year and Mr. Scott is a co-author of the amendment. Mr. Clark
asked if the Town can handle this plan without ;going through the State.
Iir. Scott said we cannot assume that the State will stay out of it.
Mr. Kalishes was present too to present a final copy of the Watershed,
Flood plain map. He said the two purposes for this map area were:
1 . to protect water sheds 2. to protect property and structures from
flooding damage (both inland and along the shore) .
Mr. Scott said if a property owner comes to the Board of Appeals for a
hearing and it is approved they can build but they can't change the map
if 10 feet of their land, etc. is right on the fringe. He described the
certain uses which were allowed - and others which must be applied for
(by permit) . The typed copy of the ammendment was not complete and Mr.
Scott said another retyped copy from his master would be submitted again
to the Selectmen.
Voted: To approve an amusement license for The Galley for a coin-operated video game.
Voted: To advertise and set a date for bids for Feb. 5, 1975 at 8:15 for a new float
to be constructed for Government Island at the request of the Harbormaster.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JANUARY 22, 1975 (CONTINUED)
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DISCUSSION:
In answer to Charles Fink, Cchasset Harbor Committee re parking regulations at
Lawrence Wharf it was decided to ask Town Counsel if it is legal to have these as
towing areas.
Concerning the vandalism of underground lights on Jerusalem Road, we want literature
on the type of lights recommended by Brocton Edison and possibly there should be
a public hearing for all people in that area.
It was noted that the fee for Mass. Selectmen's Assoc. was $195. for the budget.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JANUARY 29 , 1975
All present
Voted: To approve the minutes of January 22, 1975 as submitted.
Voted: To award the printing of the 1974 Town Report and the 1975 Town Warrant
to Denison Press , Inc. , 18 Station Street, E. Weymouth.
Voted: To appoint Lieutenant Thomas B. mane as Acting Chief of Police of the Town
of Cohasset beainning February 1, 1975 until the teturn of Chief Randolph
A. Feola from his vacation.
Voted: Not to permit the S.S. Art Center to hold fair on common until they talked
with the Tree and Park Superintendent, Peter Laugelle.
Voted: To accept 4 articles from Chief Feola for the 1975 Town Warrant.
Voted: To submit article for $1,640. needed for treatment to Strait's Pond under
the State Reclamation Board and maybe an additional $1,845.
Voted: To appoint Charles Marks as Director of 1975 Census.
DISCUSSION:
Suzanne Moore, 722 Jerusalem Road was present to discuss the CETA slot for program
coordinator for The City and Community Center. This slot has not been definitely
determined however.
There will be an Ambulance Study Committee meeting on Monday, February 3 at 8:15 p.m.
A possible article for the 1975 Town Warrant was discussed on Chapter 90 funds which
should include County fiscal 76 funds.
We may have one more slot in CETA program for another laborer making; a total of 7 slots.
The Bohmer's of Pleasant Street were again present to say they were still being harassed.
INTERIM ACTION:
January 30, 1975
The Selectmen voted to endorse Senate Bills S-380 and S-381 enabling the County of
Norfolk to initiate a solid wastes management program for its Towns, and to notify
the Committee on Counties and local legislators of our position.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTM:,11, HELD ON FTEBRUARY 5, 1975
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of January 29, 1975 as submitted.
3:00 p.m. There was a jury drwwing for four inhabitants for
the second Monday in Feb. , third Wednesday in Feb. and the
_first Monday of March. The names drawn were the following:
Rocco Laugelle, 18 Norfolk Road
Alice Jones Koed, 18 Locust :toad
George F. Walling, 97a Lamberts Lane
Robert Garvey, 3 Bayberry Lane
8:15 p.m. there was an opening of bids for the construction of
a new float at Government Island. The three bids received were:
1) Mallon Co, Driftway, Scituate $2,970.
2) Todd S. Williams, 38 Elm St. $2985.
3) Higgins & Farrell, Hill Street $3435.85
Voted: To take these bids under advisement.
Voted: To grant four (4) amusement licenses to Ground Round for four video games.
Voted: To grant permission to the Brockton Edison Company for one pole relocation
on Atlantic Avenue (did not require a hearing) .
Voted: To appoint William Ohrenburger, Scituate as a special Town Counsel, to avoid
Qa conflict of interest, for the purpose of answering a question concerning
the property of J. Blake Thaxter, Jr. on Chief Justice Cushing Highway. He
said he would do it if it was a simple question.
Voted: To hold a hearing for removal of trees on Linden Drive on Fehnary 12., 1975 at 8:30p.m.
Voted: To appoint Charles J. Humphreys, Thaxter, Needham and Humphreys, as a Negotiator
to assist our Board and the Personnel Board with labor negotiations .
Voted: To have a meeting on Tuesday, February 11 , 1975 at 7:30 p.m. with Selectmen,
Personnel Board and Charles Humphreys, Negotiator, to discuss policies.
INTERIM ACTION:
Feb. 7, 1975
A ruling was requested from Town Counsel for a procedure to legally enforce the Towin-
Law under Chapter 40, Sec. 22D which the Town voted in Article 42 of the 1974 Town Warrant
and do we have to advertise for bids for a contract to do the towin- or any other require-
ments.
A second request was sent to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the much needed
maintenance dredging of Cohasset Harbor to maintain our channel to a safe depth and
width and to keep our basin usable.
The following 4 appointments were made to fill CETA slots.
Richard Creen - laborer/Hi hway Louis Townsend - laborer/schools
1�'illiam. Bough - laborer/,later Dept.
Mike O 'Brien - laborer/Tree and Park
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REGULAR MEETING OF T:�iF BOARD OF SELECTM-IN H LD ON F EBRUARY 12, 1975
All Present i
Voted: To approve the minutes of February 5, 1975 as submitted.
Pet Lewis was present as Director of The City to request
once more a coordinator between the City and the Community
Center for activities. He was asked by the Selectmen if
his present helper, John Henderson, couldn't do this. Mr.
Lewis said he already was very busy working on their existing
programs and organizing host homes for runaways. The duties
of this new position would be to coordinate functions such as
bike trips , canoeing, camping trips, coffee houses, etc.
Voted: To meet on Wednesday, February 26, 1975 at 9:30 a.m. with Mr. Frank
O 'Neill of the Bureau of Commercial and Industrial Development to
discuss the establishment of an industrial development financing
authority in Cohasset enabling us to authorize the sale of municipal
revenue bonds for the purpose of industrial development. (if this date
was convenient for Mr. O'Neill) .
Voted: To set a hearing for March 5, 1975 at 8:30 p.m. for the complaint from
Cliff Jones against Mrs. Shea's husky on Pleasant Street. - 3 missing
hens and two attacked and killed by husky and St. Bernard owned by
I,irs. Shea.
INTERIM ACTION:
The remaining three CETA positions available were filled with the following:
Suzanne Maxe - Coordinator at Community Center
Donnie Crytzer - Clerk/typist at Police Deportment
Michael Smith - Highway laborer.
An appointment was made with Mr. McCluskey, Universal Engineering Corporation,
for Wednesday, February 19, 1975 at 11:00 a.m. regarding posting the two bridges
for the maximum weight of load that the bridge would safely carry. (Chapter 851 k
of the 1974 Acts, Section 34.) f
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A letter was sent to the State Building Code Commission protesting in the strongest
manner, &e it position on fees to be charged by our Building Inspector for periodic '
inspections of Tom owned buildings, only to be returned to the excess and Deficiency
Fund. Copies were sent to our Senator and Representative and th e 3overnor and
the Massachusetts Selectmen's Association to urge them to put a stop to State
Agencies imposing fo3ish copditions upon our Towns.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON FEBRUARY 19, 1975
All Present
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Voted: To approve the minutes of February 12, 1975 as submitted, and Interim Action. k
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Voted: To award the contract for the contruction of a new float at
Government Island to the Mallon Company, 34 Driftway, Scituate
for Two Thousand Nine Hundred and Seventy Dollars ($2,970.00) .
Voted: To write a letter to Manuel Marks, in regards to his application
for a Class II Dealer's License for Marks Service Station, at 151
South Fain Street, that this cannot be approved until a favorable
decision from the Board of Appeals is reached first.
Voted: To have Mel Lewis, Director of "The City", represent Cohasset at
an Occupational Alcoholic Seminar at the South Shore Council on
Almholism, 37 Washington Street, Quincy at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday,
February 25, 1975. This was requested by Bruce Laing in connection
with the CETA employees.
Voted: Not to print the salaries for 1974 in the Town Report as this was
considerable added expense to the cost of printing the report if
this was included each year.
DISCUSSION:
It was decided to send Chapter 851 on bridges to Town Counsel to -et an
interpretation of this law.
Mr. Clark said he wanted to attend the E.D.A. meetinu on Feb. 25, 1975 at
Hingham with the Masachusetts Department of Commerce and Development
concerning CD Funds.
Mr. Ainslie will see Al Downs, Norfolk County Engineer, re writing an article
for County fiscal 1976 funds.
The Selectmen will be attending a hearing on Pvionday, February 24, 1975 at
10:30 a.m. regarding the Sewer Commissioners in Cohasset (at State House) .
It was decided to get a price from Howard Mathews, Brockton Edison Company,
on the overhanging arm type lights for Jerusalem Road.
INTERIM ACTION
February 20, 1975
A letter was written to Mr. Whitlock, President, Mass. Selectmen's Association,
Representative George C. Young and Senator Allan McKinnon requesting them to do
everything in their power to defeat House Bill #88 requiring all cities and towns
to add a surcharge on all fees for construction permits and uig ng them to bring
'"" this State Agency under control.
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REGULAR M ",TINv OF TH.S BOARD C' HELD ON FEBRUARY 26, 1975
All Present
Voted : To approve the minutes of February 19, 1975 and Interim Action as submitted.
The meeting was opened at 9:30 a.m. in order to have a class
from Cohasset High School attend. Members of the Cohasset Student
Government Exchange ware present: Lillian Murray, Chairman, Brad
Jackson, Peggy Cowen, Kathy Cotter, and Tom Cowan) and members from
West Boylston High School. They discussed problems of the Town and
the CETA program was explained to them by Mr. Ainslie.
Voted: To approve the Dealer's License (Class II) for 1975 for Pilgrim
Auto Body with the stipulation that he be limited to 10 saleable
cars and they must be parked neatly in yard with no junk cars or
parts strewn in the area (223 Chief Justice Cushing Highway) .
Voted: To accett the final report of the Town Hall Evaluation Committee from
Julius Gould, Chairman .
Voted: To set March 12, 1975 for a hearing at 8:45 p.m. for the complaint of
Jeanne Gwinne, 145 Beach Street against a dog owned by Dr. Carlo Golino
of 118 Beach St. (this was later changed to M-arch 19 at the same time)
Voted: To set a meeting with Personnel Comm. and Charles Humphreys, negotiator,
for Mon. , 8:15 p.m. (this was later cancelled)
DISCUSSION:
Alan James was present to discuss progress with the Labor Negotiations Commission
and the question of all employees receiving the general increase in July whether
they are tied up with negotiations or not.
Steve Wigmore was present to discuss the new lights at Forest Avenue still not
producing bright enough light. Also the matter of shrubs at North Main and King
Street being hazardous and blocking visibility.
Mr. Chatterton was present to discuss his articles for the 1975 Town Warrant.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THL BOARD OF SU ECTMEN HELD ON MARCH 5, 1975
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of February 26, 1975 as submitted.
8:30 p.m. there was a do; hearing on the complaint of
Cliff Jones, 82 Pleasant Street against the dogs owned by
Mrs. .Eileen Shea, 49 Pleasant Street. Present were: Mr. John
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lark�*reaavie leterscomFgaining of Mrs. Shea's husky, "Eric"
breaking though a locked pen attacking and killing two laying hens.
This was the second time this happened. Fir. Clark then read the
letter from the Police Department of the investigation.
i,Ir. Jones, complainant, spoke first saying that his pen was locked
when this happened and the dog had ripped the wire and that Mr. Travers
had seen the dog with the hen in its mouth. Mr. John Packard then
said "Eiric" was on his property all the time annoying his boxer and
jumping up on his car and scratching it. He made repeated pleas to
Mrs. Shea to keep "Eric" restrained. He has not been restrained and is
a general nuisance. Hrs. Healey said the Shea dogs bother the ducks in
in her yard and has ripped their pen, and asked Mrs. Shea to restrain dog
and Mrs. Shea said no.
Mrs. Shea said if the neighbors own poultry, they should be adequately
penned from dogs - she 'd seen the hens out walking loose. She tried to
keep the Saint Bernard in as much as possible but he's so big he breaks
loose, and "Eric" (4 years old) is a problem. All agreed the Saint
Bernard was O.K. It was established that "Eric" was ordered restrained
ever since 1971 and every year since then we've had complaints.
Voted: To take this under advisement. It was later voted that she would be given
two weeks to find "Eric" a new home outside of Cohasset or be destroyed.
Voted: To accept with regret the resignation of James Tyeryar from Capital Budget Committee,
Voted: To oppose the abolishment of the duties of the County Engineering Depts. and
transfering them to the State DPW, over which we have no control.
Voted: To accept with regrets the resignation of Edward Atkinson from the Council on Aging.
Voted: To sent a warrant to Police Dept. to dog officers; this is to authorize them
to execute the state dog laws.
Voted: To write our legislators opposing bill #5457 allowing the state to take over zoning.
Voted: Not to permit the cast party from "guys and dolls" keep the bar open at the
Ground Round after 1:00 a.m. on March 9, 1975.
Voted: to permit the Village and Harbor and Arts Center to have exhibits only at the
Northerly and Southerly ends of the Common, for the fair in July.
Voted: To write Mr. Joseph A. Rosano that the Sportsman's clubhouse on Town property
on CJC Way is to be removed from Town premises with six months from this date,
because the use of this buildin- has changed from the original agreement made.
INTERIM ACTION 3/10/75 Effective March 14, 1975 Richard S. Churchill was appointed
as a permanent intermittent police officer for the Cohasset Police Dept.
The alterations and repair work for the Legion Hall were approved.
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REGULAR 1,I33TING OF Tii;s BOARD OF S L::CTM;N H7_LD ON IAaC`I 12, 1975
All Presant
Voted: To approve the minutes of March 5, 1975 and Interim Action as submitted.
There was a jury drawing for two (2) inhabitants for
Civil and Criminal Court in Dedham for the lst Monday
in April. The names drawn were the following: Samuel
haletz, 45 Little Harbor Road and Carolyn earl, 10
5urmy Drive.
8:15 p.m. Members of the Villa3e and Harbor Association were present:
Betty Reddy, rlaine tndalowski, Peter Wood and Nancy AcCormack and
Peter G. Laugelle, Tree and Park Superintendent. °Irs. McCormack dis-
cussed plans for the crafts show on July 4,5, and 6th (Fri., Sat. & Sun.)
There will be 65 craftsmen set up around the bus stop and sidewalks
(none in street) . Also discussed was the possibility of having a CTA
employee from one of the departments to pick up the area and having
Mr. Laugelle to water plants in pots, and window boxes. They want to
have the bus stop painted and they would like to have an employee to
man the concession stand at the beach.
Voted: To approve the plans for the craftsmen show contingent on approval of
both the fire chief and the police chief. Their request for 15 minute
parking and making a one-way street were denied.
4001 Voted: To accept with regret the resignation of Samuel Esposito from the 228
,,. Study Committee.
Voted: To write to the Governor in support of increasing the effectiveness of
the Mass. Civil Defense Agency.
Voted: To approve Walk-a-thon on May 18 for March of Dimes if they notify the
police.
Voted: To award the choice of photograph for the cover picture of the Town Deport
of 1974 to Laurel Wilmore, Kind; Street for her picture of the duck pond
looking over t-cuard the Community Center and honorable mention to
Claude Bressard for photographic view of the Common, and to write our
thanks to Mr. Lucas, Art Director, Cohasset High School.
Voted: To close Town Hall Offices for one half a day on Cood Friday , :March 28,1975.
Voted: To stand in favor of the new addition to be added to the Ripley Road Nursing
Home, as this is a State requirement for them to keep their certification.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON MARCH 19, 1975
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of March 12, 1975 as submitted.
At 8:15 p.m. the call firemen were present to discuss insurance
coverage. Present were : Cliff Dickson, Randy Rosano, John McNeill
The call firemen are requesting more insurance coverage for off-duty.
Mr. Clark said he talked to Al Kimball in Hingham who said the call
men are covered and treated same as permanent men. Town Counsel 's
ruling was discussed which stated that Call Firefighters do not have
regular compensation to be continued in the event of their disability
whereas permanent firefighters do.
Also discussed were raises this year for the call men. They said the
Chief put in the budget for raises but they did not know what yet.
Progress of the Ambulance study report was discussed and Mr. Ainslie
said the report was being finalized so a recommendation could be made.
Mr. Clark said he would find out from insurance companies about their
coverage for call firefighters and try to inform them by their next
meeting on April 10, 1975.
Members of the Sportsman's Club were present: Mr. Briggs, Rocco
Rosano, Joe Rosano, Phil Toomey and others to discuss the letter
from the Board of Selectmen asking them to have their building
removed from Town Property within six months. Mr. Briggs as spokes-
man said the only change was that someone, Joal Rosano, was living
there year round now to guard the property. He said there had been
a recent lack of membership and interest. There was a small membership
of about 20 members, they have a Board of Directors and still hold
meetings. It was established that Joe Rosano was President, Rao Rosano
was vice-pres. and Phil Toomey was Treasurer. Mr. Briggs said he would
submit a letter stating the current status of the club and would send
a letter to the Board of Health correcting the situation in regards to
to the complaint of sewage.
The members asked the Board of Selectmen to reconsider their decision
but they were told not until we get the letter stating their current status.
Mr. Clark said he might plan to attend their next meeting.
Mr. Panos Kulturides, Manager of Log & Line was present with plans for
renovations to his restaurant which hinged on approval of a Common. Victualer
Wine & Malt license. We will let him know what ABC says about having to
have a new hearing for this license since he had already had one last year
for an All Alcoholic license.
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REGULAR MEETING OF TH'E BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON MARCH 19, 1975
(contined)
Voted: To grant the renewal of liquor license and common victualer license (seasonal)
for 1975 to the Cohasset Golf Club.
Voted: To approve payment of $4,461.00 due for payment of assessment to South
Shore Regional School District.
Voted: To grant permission to the Scituate Vets of Foreign Wars to sell "poppies".
Voted: To accelt with regret the resignation of Kenneth Cook from the Personnel
Board.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELEGYeiEN H'11D 11N APRIL 2, 1975
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of March 263, 1975 as submitted.
8:00 p.m. Mr. Frank Willard and Lester Hiltz were present to
discuss Civil Defense in Cohasset; Mir. Willard, Civil Defense
Sector 2D Director and Mr. Hiltz, Cohasset Director of Civil
Defense. i°ir. Willard explained that there are Federal Funds
available to match dollar for dollar the cost for expanding or
buildin- a public building (office buildin ; or Fire Station) to
accomodate an emergency center office for Civil Defense.
He said the funds would go toward this space in a new or renovated
building; and there would be matching funds for furnishings for this
space and supportin;; equipment and communications equipment including
a main communications tower. He sited i,iilton as an example for
receiving $100,000. for a new Police Station for housing; an emergency
operating, center.
Also a new warning; system was discussed such as short blasts for three
minutes such as other towns have. 'Mr. Hiltz will speak to the Superin-
tendent of Fire Alarm, Mr. Wigmore. Also discussed was the refusal
of the Advisory Committee to the request of 'Mr. Hiltz for $500.00
for two radios. Without these there would be no communications with
Sector for help in getting military and help from other towns.
The Selectmen said they would write to I-ir. Barresi, Advisory Chairman,
and ask him to reconsider.
Ar. Jack Silvia was present to request a no parking restriction in front
of Veteran's Park on Border Street.
Voted: To have no parking enforced there.
Voted: Not to permit the League of Women Voters to hold candidate's night in Town
Hall on April 29 because the Board of Appeals had already advertised to a
hearin- to be held there that night.
Voted: To order the dos of Dr. Carlo Golino, Beach Street to be kept restrained and
on a leash.
Voted: To Urant permission to the Community Center for a sound truck to be used
throu_hout Town on Friday, April 4 to announce the barn sale on Saturday.
Voted: To tyrant a renewal of Seasonal all alcoholic liquor license to Cohasset
Harbor Liquors for 1975 and a renewal of Sunday License and Common Victualer
license to J.J. 's, route 3A.
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REIGULAR MEETING OF TH3. BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON APRIL 9, 1975
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of April 2, 1975 as corrected.
Voted: To approve May 1, 2, and 3, 1975 for Poppy Days for the Veterans of Foreign
Wars to sell poppies. This was the request of Mary Grassie, Poppy Chairman.
Also Voted: To permit the Scituate VFW to sell poppies the following week.
Voted: To send Lou Bailey, Highway Surveyor, the request from Mass. Department of
Public Works for additions to request for signs and pavement markings
previously submitted to them (to be sent back by May 2, 1975)
A representative from Hingham Business machines was present to
submit prices for a new standard typewriter for the Cohasset Police
Department which will be purchased for a CEETA worker from CETA funds.
A copy of the letter from Senator Edward M. Kennedy thanking us for keeping him
informed about the request for maintenance dredging of Cohasset Harbor by U.S.
Corps of Army Engineers is to be sent to the Harbormaster.
An application was received from the office of Paul Guzzi, Secretary of the
Commonwealth for an incorporation by Jeanne M. McNeill, 323 North Main Street,
Cohasset for Association of the 94th Arcom Inc. in Boston ( an association of
members, former members, and friends of the 94th U.S. Army Reserve Command)
Voted: To have this application investigated by the Police Department
INTERIM ACTION:
April 10, 1975
A letter was sent to Joe Barressi, Chairman, Advisory Board, requesting $500.
in Folio 19A, Shellfish Constable - for equipment and seeds tfq start a Shellfish
Propagation Program with the services of Rev. Richard Burton, 5 $r Marine
Fishery Biologist for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The following purchases, adding up to $682.83, were bought with the alloted amount of
$750.00 from CETA: 7 sets of raingear, 2 pairs of boots, 1 standard typewriter,
a multitester (current and volt tester) , 5 rakes, 1 clyde lopper, and 1 hand saw.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON APRIL 23, 1975
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of April 16, 1975 as submitted.
Mr. Burtram Pratt, Chairman, Bicentennial Commission was present
to discuss Bicentennial plans. He said he had no written report
and no verbal report for Town Meeting. He said he had a very
successful meeting jointly with the Village & Harbor Association
and plans were discussed for Mr. Francis Hagerty, Cohasset Col-
onial (furniture) to build a replica of a 1776 work shop to
be in the Town Hall parking area during the ��uly fair of 1976.
This would include the old-fashioned typet�$isold type boat
building.
Mr. Pratt said since the Town already went through the celebration
of our own birthday in 1970 at considerable expense to the Town,
that there would be little repetition of these same celebration
activities, at more cost to the Town.
Plans were discussed concerning the purchase of the old Caleb
Lothrop House to be used by the Historical Society for housing
the gown museum and other colletions.
Mr. Robert Hawker, a local developer, was present to show his
plans for the apartment and office complex on Stage Coach Way.
He also presented plans for accomodation of cars in the Town
parking lot. He asked for the endorsement of the Selectmen
and this was taken under advisement.
It was decided to write letters to all owners near Fleming Hardware for opinions
of parking regulations at Elm and Brook Streets
Voted: To set a meeting for May 12 1975, Thursday at 8:00 p.m. in Blake Thaxter's
office for reviewing the warrant for Town Meeting.
Voted: To give to the Town Clerk, the letter from F. Roy Fitzsimmons, 116 Doane
Street, calling for a review of the voting list.
Voted: To accept the check for $3,520.00 from T.O.D., Inc, Chester Ellis, Pres.
for use by the Drug Education Commission.
Voted: To approve the relocation of a pole on Route 3A and Marion Way (no hearing
necessary) .
It was announced to the press that the Town has made a revenue of $24,908. in Blue-
Cross-Blue Shield dividends and $31,267. in insurance dividends.
INTERIM ACTION:
April 28, 1975
Assurance was given to Mr. F. Roy Fitzsimmons that Louis C. Bailey would place new
storm drains on Doane Street this year, making it more likely for this to get done
than for it to be placed in the warrant as an article and possibly turned down by
Town Meeting vote.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON APRIL 30, 1975
All Present - 9:30 a.m.
Barbara Power present.
Voted: To accept with regret the resignation of Ashley F., Jones, 404
Beechwood Street as caretaker of Beechwood Cemetery.
Voted: To proclaim May 4th for a bike ride for DIABETES AND THE COHASSET
LIONS.
Voted: To inform the Police Chief that his men can be trained as EMT's by
the instructors in the Fire Department.
Voted: To grant permission to David Place, Summer Street to have a sign on
Town land at end of his drive.
Voted: To accept a $100. check to the Nisula Fund in keeping with the wishes
of the donor, Alice S. Nisula (Paul Pratt Memorial Library) .
10:101'a.m. Mrs. Corrine Cahill and Mr. Pete Cumner were present. Mrs.
Cahill submitted a letter from Mr. Richard Leggat, former
Chairman of the former Charter Commission. This letter was later
received in the Selectmen's mail this morning.
Mrs. Cahill's request was to strike out the statement of fact given
on the ballot about the charter and to discuss the omission of the
last three paragraphs of the summary of the charter. It was explained
to Mrs. Cahill that in the typing of the question for this years warrant
from last year's warrant it was a typographic error, accidental and
unintentional, to fail to include these last three paragraphs. She said
that she could understand that and that it was unfortunate. It was
also explained that the ballot had been corrected in time for printing.
The Selectmen stated that it was their vote to word the question as they
did because the new people should be informed. They said Town Counsel
did not feel this was wrong and Mr. Ainslie stated that Town Counsel
gave it quite a bit of consideration.
Two phone calls were made: the first to the Town Clerk's Office to
find out if the ballots had gone to print yet. Mrs. Marks said they
would be printed the next day and there was time for any changes.
The second call was to Town Counsel who advised that it is not
prejudicial or illegal to strike the statement off the ballot.
Mr. Ainslie introduced the motion to reconsider including this
statement in the question on the balbt. Mrs. Murray did not second
the motion. Both agreed they were willing to discuss it with Mr.
Clark and Town Counsel. (Mr. Clart was not present at the time of
this motion) . They said they will discuss the insertion of prejudicial
material on the ballot on behalf of Mr. Leggat, Mrs. Cahill and citizens
for the Charter and inform Mrs. Cahill later this afternoon of their
decision.
INTERIM ACTION: 4/30/75 A letter was sent to Mr. Leggat of the Selectmen's agreement
to delete the statement from the ballot, referred to as being prejudicial and unfair.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON MAY 7, 1975
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of April 30, 1975 and interim action as submitted.
9:15 a.m. - there was a drawing for one inhabitant for the
first Monday of June for juror. The name drawn was the
following: Mr. Robert McCoobery, 45 Ledgewood Drive.
Voted: Not to grant permission to Nancy Fitts of Framingham for parking at Black Rock
Beach and to inform her that there is no parking allowed there at all.
Voted: To request a transfer from the Advisory Committee for $556.88 for Disability
Insurance for Volunteer Firemen. They have not previously been covered by this
type of insurance and because of recent accidents to some of these men it is
felt they should be insured to cover temporary disability.
Voted: To grant permission to the Blue Hill Girl Scout Council to use Wheelwright park
June 23 to 26 and June 30 to July 3 and Town Hall in case of rain from June 23
to 26 only.
Voted: To request the Building Inspector to check for political signs on Town property
and have them removed and to ask for a ruling from Town Counsel on political
signs.
Voted: To write to our legislators, opposing any changes to the META 50-50 funding program.
Voted: To change the parking limit from Brook Street to the Center of Town on both sides
to one (1) hour parking (at the request of Mary Fleming). This is in agreement
with other local property owners and businesses.
Voted: To grant eight days of vacation to John Muncey, Woodside Cemetery Supt. and
Allen James, Tree and Park employee.
Voted: To appoint Jerry Co#ill, Church Street, as caretaker of Beechwood Cemetery to
replace Ashley Jones.
9:50 a.m.
Voted: To go into executive session with Chief Feola and Louis Bailey, Highway Surveyor
to discuss the investigation of an employee.
INTERIM ACTION:
8:30 p.m.
May 7, 1975 - Mary Jeanette Murray and Henry Ainslie were present for a scheduled liquor
license hearing for Robert Goyette's application for an all alcoholic -
common victualer license for property on 3A and Marion Way. There was
no one else present and this was the same night as Town Meeting. The
hearing was adjourned to be continued Wednesday, May 14, 1975 at 8:30 p.m.
ORGANIZATION MEETING OF THE BOARD OF
SELECTMEN
May 14, 1975
Arthur L. Clark, Chairman
MEMBERS
Mary Jeanette Murray
Henry W. Ainslie, Jr.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HEIR ON MAY 149 1975
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of May 7, 1975 as submitted.
Voted: To hold the South Shore Music Circus Sunday Entertainment license until the list
is checked out.
Voted: To sign a $100,000. bond for the Town Treasurer and a $%000- bond for the Town Clerk.
Voted: To approve the request of Boston Gas Company to relocate main on Margin Street.
for Graduation
Voted: To approve the request of Cohasset High School to useATown Hall and Common on
June 1 and on May 29 to use common for band concert and May 30 (incase of rain)
Voted: To hold a meeting of all Department Heads and Committee Chairmen on Thursday,
May 29, 1975 at 8:00 p.m. Notices are to be sent out and it would be helpful
for them to be prepared with suggestions for bettering communications between
departments.
Voted: To request the Highway Department to place "no parking - loading zone" signs
on the pier where the lobstermen load. and unload their boats.
Voted: To grant permission to the South Shore Music Circus to post their directional signs
as is customary during their season.
Voted: To appoint the Town Officers for 1975-1976 . (See List).
8:30 p.m. Mr. Robert Goyette was present for the continued hearing
for his application for an all-alcoholic common victualer's license
on 3A and Marion Way, Mr, Bernard Salvadore was also present and
Tom Hardigon, who is selling the property to Mr. Goyette,
Mr. Clark opened the hearing explaining why it had been continued
due to Town Meeting. He read the letter of police invetigation.
Mr. Goyette explained the plan for 40 people - room for 20 cars-
pool table - will serve sandwiches and pizza - would be like English
Pub. Mrs. Murray asked him if he had checked with the Building
Inspector and Health Inspector.
Voted: To continue this hearing after more abutters would be aware of the change in date,
- to be contined on Monday, May 19, 1975 at 8:15 p.m.
Voted: To advertise for Health Insurance to be opened on clay 28, 1975 at 8:15 p.m.
DISCUSSION:
The need for a secretary to find abutters etc* for the Board of Appeals and coastal zoning
was discussed - there should be a solution to this made.
A fire station committee of five members should be formed - one from Beechwood, one from
North Cohasset and 3 from through Town.
There is a possibility according to Mr. Dormitzer that the bleachers available from the
High School could be moved in the summer to Beechwood Ball Park.
�r INTERIM ACTION: May 19, 1975
Voted: to approve the all alcoholic-common victualer license for Mr. Goyette providing that
he erect a fence the length of his property between Spensley Chev. Inc. and his Prop.
and that he get approval from Bldg. Insp. on parking and Health Insp. for sewage.
Voted: to approve the Sunday Entertainment, Common Vic. and Sun. lie. for S.S. Music Circus.
Hearing for Wheeler dog complaint will be May 28, 1975 at 8:30 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON May 28, 1975
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of May 21, 1975 as submitted and interim action.
8:15 p.m. there was one bid opened for Health Insurance
from the Blue Cross-Blue Shield Co. There was an increase
for family rate from $41.70 to $62.68 and for single rate
from $15.08 to $23.12. Mr. Cusack was present and explained
the reason for the increase: 1) our experience increased
2) inflation - hospital rates up 3) malpractice - doctors
giving every test upon admitting now.
Voted: To take this bid under advisement.
8030 there was a hearing on the complaint of Mrs. Wheeler,
14 Parker Ave. against the dog owned by Mr. John Parker, 19 Parker
Ave. Present were: Donald and Nancy Figueiredo, Marilyn Sweeney
and Betty Maree all who were in favor of restraining the dog.
There was no one present to oppose the restraining.
Voted: To order Mr. Pattison to keep his dog restrained at all times.
and Harry Ritter
9:30 p.m. Mr. Herbert Towle and Gerard Stanton were present
to discuss plans for more Harbor space. Mr. Towle recommended
that the Harbor be expanded outward beyond the breakwater,
moving the breakwater from Sutton Rocks to Shepard Ledge with
access channels from each direction into the new section of Harbor.
(this was only an example of how it could be done). He showed this
plan using a nautical chart. Questions arose such as What about
involving Scituate and How much space are we after. Mr. Towle wanted
to know what the proper procedure was and who to go to first about this.
Voted: To find out an opinion from the Army Corps of Engineers of Mr. Towle's plan.
But before going to the Army Corps of Eng., discuss it with the whole Harbor
Study Committee first.
Also Mr. Towle said the Trustees of the Sailing Club have a committee
to determine building a storage place for boats and facilities - which
would mean a reconsideration of the initial lease. He will present
this again at a later date. Also it has been their policy to have
Senior members and all Cohasset members but he pointed out that Mr.
Higgins and Mr. Scholfield are exceptions.
Harry hitter was present to have Richard Grassie and Cliff Dickson
appointed as Assistant Harbormasters and Joe Migliaccio, Todd Williams
John Green, John Winter, Jr., Dave Marks appointed ,for night patrol.
Voted: To make these appointments.
Chief Piepenbrink was present to discuss the repairs to the North Cohasset
Fire Station floor. Mr. Ainlsie said he would elaborate on the specifi-
cations and get them in order.
Voted: To open bids for fire station floor repairs on June 18, 1975 at 8:30 p.m. and
it would be on specs that the ,job would be under the supervision of the building
inspector and Fire Chief.
Voted: To accept with regret the resignation of Chet Ellis from the Drug Education
Commission and to appoint Richard Murphy, 35 Fern Way.
Voted: To approve a "Blind drive sign" for Mr. Ross Sherbrooke, 311 Jerusalem Road,
and to have police do a survey.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HEIR ON MAY 28, 1975 (CONTINUED)
Voted: To pay Norfolk County Selectmen Association dues of $21.00.
Voted: To hold a hearing for the application of J. Carzis for an Innholders-all
alcoholic license on June 9, 1975 at 8:00 p.m.
Chartis Langmaid expressed concern for the dangerous conditions
in the vicinity of the motel construction and hoped something
would be done before to accident happened. The yellow line
in the road should be corrected and there should be proper
lights to warn of construction. Mr. Clark informed her that
these things would be taken care of.
Ann 8amilton, The Corner House, 19 Elm Street requested no parking changed to 15 min.
parking on Elm St. The fire chief did not approve of this. The Selectmen said
they would study it further.
REGULAR MEETING OF TIM BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JUNE 43, 1975
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of May 28, 1975 as submitted.
8:00 p.en. Barbara Kern was present to get answers to some of the questions
she had been asked over the past few weeks.
1. Who decides rules for parking laws? - She was told the Selectmen decide
and sometimes the state does a survey and also the Selectmen consult with
the Fire and Police chief. Also it was asked if cars can park where there
are no signs. The answer was yes cars can park where there are no signs.
2. Who paints lines and markings on street? - the Selectmen sends requests to
Highway Department to paint lines or markings.
3. Does the Town own land between Vets park and motel? - Yes, we own a piece of
land there. Mr. Clark said we will get dimensions and Henry Ainslie said
he could get a map from the County.
4. Can the Town use it and walk on it. Yes .
5. Is it a public way and can anyone park there. Yes.
6. Can the Town lease or sell it to Carzis - This can be done only through
Town Meeting.
7. Are there plans to mark this as Town parking only. No.
8. Can Townspeople request that the Town use this property (by article in
Town Meeting). Arthur said yes but it would be foolish because the only
access to it is by Carzis property and if he put a fence up you couldn't
get to it.
Mr. Ainslie said his spaces would be used more for people to go acrss to
liquor store, etc. than Town spaces would be used for his people.
9. How do you decide a traffic or safety hazzard on a Town street? - she was
told the people report it to the police or Selectmen and Selectmen decide
what to do about it.
Ed Pratt, Superintendent of Water Dept., was present to discuss the transfers
requested before the Advisory Committee. He said most of the 12 transfers were
due to increase of light and power. The reserve fund was for unforeseen and
emergencies and certainly this is an unforeseen expense - the increase of
massive electricity rates. We can't buy gas, supplied, etc. because we have
paid our electric bills - we shouldn't have paid electric bills instead back
6 mos. ago instead. Mr. Clark said they were badgering you to keep your budgets
down. Department heads have tried hard on budgets and shouldn'tbe treated that
way. The Town Accountant says according, to state law, no expenses can be incurred
till July if no funds. However in state of emergency yes, they can be incurred.
Mr. Ainslie said there is enough free cash for this. Next year the reserve fund
should be increased said Mr. Pratt. It's the first time in 8 years that he has
over run the budget, and one chief said in 21 years it was his first time to
over run budget. It was agreed that these financial whites should be able to
avoid this.
It was brought up that the yellow lines on Margin Street was not blacked out yet.
This creates an optical illusion and Selectmen said they would get after Highway
Dept. to get this done.
Voted: To sign treasurer's bond for $25,000.
Voted: To raise the fine at Sandy Beach for parking without stickers from 5 to $10.00
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JUNE 11, 1975
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of June 4, 1975 as submitted.
8:15 p.m. Helen Barrow, Chairman, Democratic Town Comm., was present
to discuss Election Officers with the Selectmen. Mr. Clark read the
letter last year sent to Mike Savage who also at that time sent in an
incomplete list of names. Mrs. Barrow asked why the people who are now
serving didn't eall her and ask to be on list? Mr. Clark asked why
she didn't call them as well as those on her list? Helen said there were
two gangs - hers and Chic Mark's and he could have given a list to her.
Mr. Clark then read Town Counsel Luling from last year. H. Barrow said she
would take other names as a supplimental list after her list was exhausted
first. At 8:50 p.m. Charles Marks, Town Clerk was present. H.Barrow said her
committee was meeting on next Tues. and she would show them the supplemental
list of names. Mr. Ainslie said the names on her list worked hard for the
party. Mr. Marks said don't the others work hard? He said her people are
being pushed to the top of the list and are not experienced. These are
important jobs - we need experienced people to do this work- you are only
making enemies within your own party? He has chedked and not all the names
on her list really asked to serve.
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Mr. Marks wanted to know what the real reason was for the others not being
called. They didn't let her know because they did not know they were being
excluded. He said before an election, they estimate the number of workers
Q they need and as the election approaches they have a better idea and call
them in. He said everyone on her list has worked as tellers.
Mr. Clark said the Selectmen would send Helen Barrows a letter saying that
we had met and not agreed with her list, and it would be sent before June
15, 1975 which is the deadline.
8:30 p.m. The following bids were opened for 2 police cars, Water inept. vehi-
cle and tree and park truck:
1. Highway Motors: Water Veh. - $3751.
2 police cars - 8745.
2. Cohasset Motors: tree and park - $5844.
Police cars - 8868.
3. Paul Young Motorp; water veh. - 3388.
Scit. tree and park -5970.
Voted: To take these bids under advisement.
Voted: To grant a one day all alcoholic liquor license to Ned Guild, for Logans, 50 Jer.
Road for a Heart Fund Campaign on June 22, 1975 at 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Voted: To hold a hearing on June 25, 1975 at 8:30 p.m. for Brocton Edison Co. to
put up two poles (on Summer and Spring8t.)
Voted: To sign a change of precincts: Precinct 1 includes all streets on ocean side of
of North and South Main Street# and Precinct 2 includes all of North and South
Main Street and all streets west of these streets.
Voted: To accept with regat the resignation of Katherine Talarico from the Council on Aging.
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SELECTMEN'S MEETING - June 11, 1975 continued
Voted: To appoint George Walling as special police officer to Cohasset Golf Club
subject to approval of Police Chief.
Voted: To award the Toren health insurance to Blge-Cross/Blue Shield.
9:05 p.m. there was a discussion of the liquor license for Kimball's By- the
Sea Motor Inn. Mr. Ainslie opened the discussion by stating that he had been
doing a lot of thinking about it but had left his notes in his office. Mrs.
Kern submitted a letter to the Selectmen.
Mr. Clark said the Board was not in the position to grant a license tonight
until the certificate of occupancy was issued by the Building Inspector for
the final acceptance of the building which included wire, police, fire and
building inspections. He said it would be p8ated by law if there would
be a special meeting later on the license.
Mr. Clark read the letter from the planning board which said their findings
were that the reduced rooms bring the motel into compliance with the by-law
for parking. Mr. Clark read Mrs. Kern's letter after which he asked her
- are your views the views of the whole town? Mrs. Kern saidshe wanted
his to be. Mr. Clark said many people have sdd "get off this man's back"
- it was not a cross section of the Town at the hearing - and you people
j are not the whole town.
4r. Ainslie said he was not concerned as a drinker - but he was not the
average citizen in this respect - any legitimate business man with a good
record has the people who are interested in this to consider. Mrs. Murray
said the Town was allowed 14 licenses and there are 8 now available.
They are there for the businessman if they deserve it.
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said many restaurants and motels have no licenses. He
has not said his success is dependent on this. A peacemaking effort would
be to take a mild approach - with safety factors, etc. - maybe Mr. Carzis
can do without his - delay it - let it open and let him apply later in a
few years. (Mrs. Langmaid also submitted a letter to Selectmen)
Mr. Ainft said Mr. Carzis mix can apply to the State.
Mr. Haggerty said he was frightened at the parking situation On day he
noticed there was no room for 2 lane traffic. One factorcOxxotKRZE ignored
if the license is given to Mr. Carzis for groups - they would have to find
liaces to park. Guests would not know they are parking illegally. Until
he has h place to park them - it should be restricted.
Roger Coulter was asked about the parking - he said he counted 67 spaces,
excluding some places on Town land - no spaces for function room parking.
He submitted a letter of the Board of Appeals suggestions regarding the
the license and Mr. Clark read it. Mr. Ainlsie said this is a first class
motel - not second rate.
Mrs. Priscilla Long said there are many fine motels and hotels which do not
serve liquor. Wellesley Inn - for example and they do very well without
it. Mrs. Murray said if he is not making money he can appeal for an abatement
of taxes. Mrs. Long said this was a sensitive and emotional issue and the wise
Selectmen can determine that it can operate wittnut the license.
June 11, 1975 - continued
Mrs. Murray said then he can go to ABC. Henry Ainslie said if he is not satisfied
with our decision he can go to ABC (for convenience of public) - in view of the
Board of Appeals letter though it is a new ball game. Mr. Clark said it is a legal
building approved by the Board of Appeals in accordance with the plans. Mrs. Murray
said there was no reason for refusing it.
One member of group said you can't deny the license because of public safety or character
- it would make everyone happy if it were limited to guests and guests of guests in rooms.
Mrs. Murray said there was no state law forbidding bottled liquor in function room -
and he can sell set ups.
Mr. Clark said we need time to sit down and think among ourselves. Mr. Ainslie waid we
have to think of year round - in summer yes it will be congested but not in January.
Mr. said he hoped the Selectmen don't deal with applicant taking other directions,
and they can't be responsible for ABC action. We here are very openly trying to persuade
you to make a fair decision. Mr. Coulter said the Board of Appeals is not interested in
the liquor but the parking.- we are under the misapprehension that he can run 2 businesses
that of a hotel and a hall for groups to come together for conventions etc.
Mrs. Murray said that signs will go on street for no parking. Mr. Clark asked Mr. Coulter
if he allowed for parking across the road. Mr. Coulter said yew. Mrs. Hinchliffe asked
if a group could go in motel and have a one day license in function room - the answer was
yes. Mr. Coulter said most hotels use function rooms in order to sell rooms.
Mr. Clark said the Board might want to discuss this with the Board of Appeals or Town
Counsel and any meeting this next week would be posted. The meeting was adjourned at
10:15 p.m.
INTERIM ACTION:
June 13, 1975
It was decided to hold a meeting on Monday, June 16 at 5:00 p.m. to vote on the
application of J. Carzis for an Innholder's Common Victualer's License. And it
was decided that the liquor license would be discussed at the Selectmen's meeting
on Wed. June 18, 1975.
June 16 - 5:00 p.m. It was voted to grant an Innholder's license to Mr. Carxis
for Kimball's Motor Inn following the Building Inspector's issuing the certificate
of occupancy prior to this meeting.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMIN HELD ON JIME 18, 1975
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of June 11, 1975 and interim action as submitted.
8:15 p.m. bids were opened for repairs to the North Cohasset
Fire Station. The three bids received were the following:
Higgins & Farwell, Cohasset - $5,463.
Christopher Communications and Construe., Milton - $3,536.
Charles Rose, Cohasset - $3,223.
Voted: To take these bids under advisement.
Voted: To approve the change in management for Ground Round, Inc. - M. McWilliams
Voted: To hold a dog hearing on June 25, 1975 at 8:45 p.m. for complaint of Barbara
Williams, Stockbridge Street against Burke and Ellis dogs.
Voted: To hold a dog hearing on June 25, 1975 at 9:30 p.m. for complaint of Daniel
Mangan, 102 Beechwood Street against Fitzpatrick and Delaney dogs.
Voted: Not to issue a year round All Alcoholic Package Goods Store license to
Cohasset Harbor Liquors because none are available due to population laws.
Voted: To grant and sign the wine and malt common victualler license for Log & Line
after ABC approval.
Voted: To accept the altered plans for remodeling Legion Hall on Summer Street.
9:00 .p.m. Before a vote was taken on the application of John Carzis
for an Innholder's All Alcoholic license: (30 interested citizens present)
Mr. Clark read letters from George Haley stating 100% in favor of
license, Mr. Hagerty, Hagerty Colonials, outlining parking and safety
problems, and petitions signed by 400 people in favor of license.
He was then handed from Mrs. Crocker, some petitions against signed
by under 300 citizens. Mr. Clark stated that usually we make our
meetings informal. We have had the hearing and we opened up to
discussion last week and now the Selectmen will make their deliberations.
Mr. Ainslie made the motion that Kimball's "By-the-Sea" Motor Inn
be granted an all alcoholic Innholder's license and that the issuance
of this license shall not be construed as permitting any use of the
premises other than authorized through special permit granted by
the Town of Cohasset Board of Appeals, dated January 16, 1975 and duly
filed in the Land Registry Office of the County of Norfolk.
Mrs. Murray seconded Mr. Ainslie's motion. Mr. Ainslie went on to say
that it was never a consideration of the Board of Selectmen to extend
the existing permit and it had no authority to change it. The Inn-
holder's license does not change the special permit. People are paying
for the facilities as well as the rooms. He said he had read and reread
the ruling of the Board of Appeals - and doesn't feel that it is proper
to define terms of the special permit by imposing limitations. The
special permit is a legal document and we recognize it. All parties
have their rights and responsibilities.
Mrs. Murray said it was a good source of income to the Town. As Henry
said we have not changed the special permit. The Board of Appeals
has set the restrictions and we respect them.
SELECDiEN MEETING June 18, continued
Mr. Clark said, I can't go along with no license or a license just to serve
in bedrooms. Guests, especially businessmen sitting around the pool, etc.
don't want to be told to go to bedrooms to drink. I have listened to all
- there has been a license there many years and never any trouble.
Therefore I will vote in agreement with other 2 members.
Voted: To grant an all alcoholic Innholder's license to Kimball's Motor Inn
and that the issuance of this license shall not be construed as permitting
any use of the premises other than authorized through special permit granted
by the Town of Cohasset Board of Appeals, dated January 16, 1975 and duly
filed in the Land Registry Office of the County of Norfolk.
A discussion followed (notes in files) led by Mr. Donald Douglass, 90 Gammons
Road who said "I intend to embawass the Selectmen and do as much as I can
to interfere with his functions - weddings etc. and put him out of business".
This discussion which followed was adjourned at 9:54 p.m. (notes in files)
INTERIM ACTION:
June 19, 1975- the contract for repairs to the floor of the North Cohasset Fire Station
was awarded to Charles Rose, CJC highway, Cohasset for $3,223.
The contract for the 2 police station wagons (1975) was awarded to Cohasset Motors, Inc.
Route 3A, Cohasset.
The contract for the stake truck for Tree and Park Dept. was awarded to Cohasset Motors, Inca
for $5844.
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REGULAR MEETIN 3 OF THE: BOARD OF SELECTM;11 HELD ON JUN;. 25, 1975
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of June 18, 1975 as submitted.
8:15 p.m. there was a hearing for Brocton Edison Co. to
locate a pole at Spring Street and S. Main Street. Mrs.
Walter Ross, 159 South inn St. was present to ask that
the permission wait until her husband who was away could
be consulted because they may want to put in a driveway
there at the side of their house. The representative
(present) from Brocton Edison Co. said he would wait until
he talked with Mr. Roza.
Voted: To grant permission for this pole if it met with Mr. Ross's approval.
8:30 p.m. there was a hearing for Brocton Edison Co. to
locate a pole on Summer St. There were no objectors.
Voted: To grant permission to the Brocton Ed. Co. to locate a pole on Summer St.
8:45 p.m. There was a hearing on the complaint of Barbara Williams,
Stockbridge St. against the dogs owned by Chester Ellis and John Burke,
Stockbridge St. Present were Mr. Burke,&Barbara Williams. Mrs.
Williams said it was unfortunate as her dog is never off her lead.
She said she favored a dog leash law for Cohasset and reccommended that
it be placed on the ballot instead of at Town Meeting. This complaint
was peacefully resolved by the parties and the Selectmen took no action
because this happened on the dogs own property.
9:30 p.m. there was a hearing on the complaint of Daiel Mangan,
Beechwood Street against the dogs owned by Airs . Delaney and Mr.
Fitzpatrick, Beechwood St. Present were Mrs. Delaney and Mr. & Mrs.
Mangan. Mr. Mangan complained of dogs barking and howling every
night in the middle of night - out every night and chasing cars and
bikes all day and cars. Mr. Langmaid was also present to say these
dogs have bothered their child twice.
Voted: To order Mr. Fitzpatrick to restrain his dogs, 1iense them and if not to
be removed from Town.
Voted: To continue Selectmen meetings on a summer schedule of every other Wednesday
starting with the meeting on July 2, 1975 at 8:00 p.m.
Voted: to goen�r the Sandy Beach Gates on July 16, 1975 at 8:30 p.m.
Voted: to proclaim June 30-July 6 as National Awareness Week for Easter Seal Society.
Voted: To accept with regret the resignation of James M. Hurley as Town Hall Custodian
effective June 28, 1975 and to advertise for new applicants.
Voted: To accept the recommendations of the Harbor Study Committee regarding mooring list
and lobster cars.
Members of the Legion were present to protest the no parking
parking signs painted on Border St. and Elm St. Mr. Clark said
they were put there because the State Engineers reccommended no
parking there and people couldn't get by there. There was a sol-
ution for sidewald to run inside hedge in park and this was accepted.
Voted: To accept this solution and part out no parking signs after sidewalk was in.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JUICE 25, 1975
(CONTIN UED)
INTERIM ACTION:
Bids for material for the Highway Department will be opened on July 16, 1975 at
9:00 P.M.
A letter was written to Mr. John Collins , Division of environmental Control
requesting an investigation of Cat Dam - problem with algae causing bad odor in
hot weather - maybe could be treated with Chemical to stop algae growth as with
Strait's Pond.
Monday, June 30, 9:00 a.m. bids were opened for shelving at the Paul Pratt Memorial
Libary. Present were Richard Hayes, Sheila Evans and Mr. Dobson, from Library Bureau.
The two bids received were the following: 1. Library Bureau, Wellesley -$2150.00
2. Andrew Wilson, Lawrence - $2375. A third bid was received at 9:45 in mail and
was refused.
Mr. Signorelli said there was no problem in carrying the balance forward to meet the
contract for shelves.
Voted: To take these bids under advisement.
June 26, 1975:
It was authorized for Mr. Robert Booth, Branch, Inc., to proceed to survey Williams
Bros. pntperty and the American Legion Property for the sum of $1850.
July 1, 1975:
Requests were sent to Civil Service for the appointments of four permanent full time
patrolmen to the Police Department: (effective July ll, 1975)
Mr. Richard S. Churchilt - filling his own vacancy
Mr. Gerald P. Doyle
Mr. David J. Pcgarico newly created posidons
Mr. Douglas W. Smith
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECATMIN HELD ON JULY 2, 1975
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of June 25, 1975 and Interim Actions as corrected.
Present:. Sheila Evans (league observer) and Barbara Kern
Voted: To grant a to= one day liquor license to Mr. L. Emmitt Holt, 63 Highland Ave
to serve yacht club gatherig at 63 Highland Ave. on July 3 from 6 to 9:00 p.m.
Voted: To grant a one day liquor license to David Crocker, Yacht Club to serve
yacht club gathering at club house on July 3 from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
and a dne day license for same place on Aug. 2 from 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Voted: To accept the bid from iixx Wilson Co., Lawrence for library shelves as
recommended by the Library Trustees.
Voted: To grant permission to the Hingham Water Co. to open street at Jerusalem Road
and Howe Road for service to Patrick A. Plante.
Voted: To grant permission to Wayne Sawchuk to open road from center of South Main St.
to Fesler Building to install a Town sewerage pipe.
Voted: To set July 16 at 9:00 p.m. for opening bids for Highway Materials.
Voted: To hold up on the Beano license for the Community Center until the Selectmen
check on the law.
Voted: To grant permission to the Community Center to have loudspeakers during the
fair on Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. on if not over amplified and on
Sunday starting not until 1:00 p.m.
Voted: To set July 8, 1975, Tuesday starting at 7:30 p.m. for interviews for
custodian.
DISCUSSION:
Harry Ritter's patrol boat needs repairs on engine. It has to be decided whehtaer to
spend $270. for parts for repairs or $600. on a rebuilt engine.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JULY 10, 1974
All Present
Interviews were held for the applicants for Superintendent - Tree and Park.
7:15 - Peter Laugelle
7:25 - W. Clifford Prentiss
7:35 - Kenneth Schulte
7:45 - James Barbuto
The Selectmen went into executive session after the close of the regular meeting
to discuss the interviews.
Voted: to Approve the minutes of Jame 26, 1974 as submitted.
Michael Savage was present_ to discuss abatement problems. Cases envolving large
estates would benefit from the assistance of an estate or tax lawyer who deals
only in such type of cases. Mr. Savage pointed out that Tf the courts award the
abatement - the Town must live with the decision for three years. Mr. Savage
praised Town Counsel - J. Blake Thaxter - but thought that both Town Counsel and
the Town would benefit from such assistance. The selectmen agreed such advise would
be helpful and will discuss the matter further.
Arthur Fredericks, VA Agent, was present to present the application papers and
discuss the training of on-the-job veterans. The Wire Dept. has a Vietnam veteran -
3 yr. term of apprenticeship - mandatory 150 hrs. of school per year. The selectmen
voted to have Steve Wigmore sign contract for this apprentice and to supervise his
work and school schedules.
8:30 - Cemetery Fence Bids were opened. Those submitting bids:
Reliable Fence - $1,885.00 on July 8th - Revised July 9th - $1,940.00
New England Chain Link - $2,465.00
So. Shore Fence - $2,057.00
Clipper & Railsman - $1,371.39.
The bids were taken tinder advisement. It was voted to give the bids to Mr. Richard
Towle and Mr. Ed Tower to inspect.
Harbor Master Harry Ritter was present to request Assistant Harbor Masters.
Proposed: Cliff Dickson, 18 Tupelo Rd., David Marks, Jr. , 16 Hill St. , James
Ackeerson, Reechwood St., Robert Carter, Jr. , Chief Justice Cushing Highway for
night patrol. John Winters III, Joseph Migliaaccio, Leo Fiori, Jr. and Rocco
Laugelle as As Assistant Harbor Masters. It was voted to appoint assistant harbor
masters as special police officers. The Harbor Master was asked to submit the names
he requested in writing - this was so done. The Harbor Master reported about $240
worth of lobsters stolen, about 250 gal. of gas and gas cans, one outboard motor and
two fiber glass stiffs. Rocco Laugelle was present and offered to patrol Cohasset
as he is also Asst. Harbor Master in Scituate. It was deceided to ask William Stone
to resign if he us unable to continue.
The budget would remain the same with these appoltntments.
Harry Ritter stated the parking on Government Island is now in effect and would
like courtesy shown the out-of-town mooring owners . Harry will make parking
signs for Government Island.
Harry Ritter stated it is urgent to notify Cong.Studds - Army Engineers at Waltham,
Division of Waterways - we need a survey for dredge. Any new dredging is 50/50
Town► and State. Voted to have a survey made.
Motion was made and voted to write to Coast Gurard to give us aids in navigation.
Selectmen will compose land sign such a letter.
Edwin Pratt, Sohier St., Concerned about lack of adequate police at Music Circus.
One auto-pedestrian accident already because only one patrolman on duty at the
Music Circus and no one on -t , patrol at the Swim Club. Selectmen agreed to
discuss the matter with the Police Chief.
Rocco Laugelle stated it would take between 75,000 to 100,000 gals. to fill the
pond on the common and the town has insufficient water at this time. Tree and
Park Dept. will clean the pond.
John Souther requested a private scession.
Voted to sign the application to sell potter Elm Street for Elizabeth Blake Eck.
Noted that the school must advertise for school lunches (over $2,000.)
Voted to send the Village Association a letter about the trash recepticles and the
Tom's responsibility of such.
Mrs. Murray suggested the town send an entry in the Mass. Selectmen's Association
photography contest.
Voted to hold a hearing for Brockton Edison on 8:15 p.m. July 24, 1974.
Sent the application for certification to incorporate (Henry Dormitzer) to
the Police Dept. for invrstigation.
Voted to hold the confirmation of the dance dates for John Nott until the fee was
looked into.
Voted to Allow Cong. Studds to use the Town Hall on July 21,1974-1:30 p.m.-3:00 P.M.
Voted to complete the Special Hall License and return
Voted to accept with regret the resignation of Roger A. Pompeo, M.D. from the Cohasset
Drug Education Committee and thank him for his services.
Meting adjourned at 10:05 p.i.
INTERIM ACTIONS
July 11, 1974 - Peter Laugelle was appointed Superintendent Tree and Park.
Letter was sent to other applicants informing them that the position had been
filled and thanking them for their interest in submitting a resume.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JULY 16, 1975
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of July 2, 1975.
Voted: to grant one day liquor license to Sociables St. Anthony's Parish
to hold a family picnic at Logan estate July 27, 1975.
Opened bids for Sandy Beach Gates.
Alpine Welding Service, No. Wey. - $52334.00
Buckley Iron Works, Rockland - $5,070.00
Pierce Aluminum, Canton - $3,395.00
George DeAngelis Iron Work, Jamaica Plain $4,890.00
Bids to be taken under advisement.
Voted: To hold a dog hearing about dog owned by Joanne Colasanti, 125 Nichols
Rd., July 30, 1975 at 8:30 p.m.
Voted: To repair or replace fence near Cunningham Bridge (consult Bailey)
Stop signs are going to be replaced.
Opened bids for Highway Department.
Fox Const. Corp, Framingham - Bituminous - 6% sq. yd.
Mystic Bituminous, Everett -Liquid Asphalts -Asphalt 52.09 gal-road tar 71.09 gal
Trimount Bituminous, Everett, " " " it " It " it
Independent Bituminous, Holliston it " if "" " {'
Warren Bros, Brockton " " " " �' if " +�
Penn Culvert, North Billerica - Aluminum Pipe -
Scituate Concrete Pipe, Scituate - Pipe
IF Mechanics Iron Foundry - Manhole $11.8.75 - Frame & Grate $124.30
Southeastern Const., Avon -Manhole -$63.97 and $60.37.
Bennell Cont. , Needham - Washed sand $6 17 per ton (2.17)
Marshfield Sand & Gravel, Marshfield - Sand 1.95-Gravel 1.65 Stone5.20 &6.85 ton
Barnes, Cohasset Sand-2.10per yd. stone 6.00 & 6.50(delivered) At Pit -$1.00
Eastern Minerals, Lowell rock salt -$19.50 $& $20.50 perton
Bids to be taken under advisement. Kenefick, Brockton-$30. & $20. drilling
Voted: To send copy of. M.I.T. Sea Grant Program (Research projects related to
marine resources) to Dick Burton.
Voted: To send copies of ad from Hillcrest Corp about permanent anti-freeze
to all departments.
Voted: To accept with deep regret J. Blake Thaxater's resignation from Drug Comm.
Voted: To ask Personnell Bd. to reword article on vacations.
Voted: To write Town Counsel about legality of using Wadleigh Park for parking.
DISCUSSION:
Voted to allow Hingham Militia to parade on the Common July 20th.
Decided to check reason for parking ticket being given on Beach St. to Scituate resident.
Agreed to ask Hull for loan of fire truck to paint flag pole.
Have specs drawn up for painting of 1 police and fire station. good
As' for an affadavite for Sue Moore for Beano licease (Must be a member in standing for
two %years.
Interim Action: The Board of Selectmen have awarded the contract for gates at Sandy
Beach to Pierce Aluminum Co., of Canton for $3,395.00.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JULY 30, 1975
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of July 16, 1975 as submitted.
8:15p.m. - bids for painting the Fire and Police Station were
opened from the following:
Russell Salyards, 493 Beechwood St. $3400.
John Sadler, 165 Pond St. 5707.
Norman Swain, 373 N. Main St. 2700.
Edward McLaughlin, 323 Country Way, Scit. 4500.
Warren Mickle, Nassau Contracting Co., Wey. 5300.
Voted: To take these bids under advisement.
8:30 p.m. - there was a dog hearing on complaints against
German Shepard owned by Mrs. Joanne Colasanti, 125 Nichols Rd.
The dog bit Mrs. High and threatened others and under the lease
with Mrs. Smith, the dog is not allowed.
Voted: That the dog be restrained at all times or it will be ordered removed from
Town or destroyed.
Voted: To grant permission to the Boston Gas Co. to relay 150' of 2" main on Linden Drive.
Voted: To get approval of Tree and Park Supt. for use of Common by Comm. Center for
children's play on August 7 at 2:30 p.m.
Voted: To disgard old benches in bus shelter and replace with new ones.
Voted: To have thermometer put in Bill Signorelli's office and permit employees to
leave at 2:30 p.m. if it registers 90�
Voted: To get estimates for fencing at Beechwood Ball Park.
Voted: To award contract for:
Sand, gravel and stone - to William T. Barnes, Cohasset
Rock Salt - to Eastern Minerals, Inc. , Lowell
Corrugated metal pipe - to Penn Culvert Co, North Billerica
v- Concrete pipe - to Scit. Concrete Pipe Corp., Scituate
,,- Manhole covers - to Mechanics Iron Foundry Co, Boston
L"- Catch Basin & Manhole blocks - to Southeastern Construction Inc., Avon.
Drilling & Blasting - to F. Kenefick & Son, Inc., Brockton
Bituminous Road Materials - to Mystic Bit. Prcd. Co, Everett
Trimount Bit. Prod., Co, Everett
Independent Bit. Co, Inc. , Holliston
Discussion:
It was decided to ask police chief to investigate the need for a "Blind Drive" sign
for Mrs. Jacombe, Norfolk Rd.
Mr. Clark will meet with Lou Bailey on engineering drainage system at Beach and Altantic Ave.
Interim Action:
It was voted to award bid for painting of Pol. and Fire Stat. to Norman Swain for $2700.
The Beano License for Community Center was sent in to Boston.
The following requests for transfers were sent to Advisory Committee:
1) $300. for 25.00 per mo. rent raise for Tree and Park Bldg.
2) $463. {$200. for rest of painting money and $263, for fixing gutter of Fire Stat.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON AUGUST 13, 1975
All Present
There was a jury drawing for two for the Second Monday of
September and the following names were drawn: Barbara C.
Guilfoyle, 109 Nichols Road and Patsy K. Rabstejnek, 52 Fairoaks
Lane.
Voted: To approve the minutes of July 30, 1975 as submitted.
8:00 p.m. Mr. John Carr from Boston Mutual Insurance was present to
explain Chapter 32B of General Laws as it pertains to Town Insurance. There
has been a change in the law permitting an increase or decrease from $2,000.
If no funds are available could be added to tax rate. Present rate is $1.07
per thousand and with increase it would be $4.75 per thous. The law says we
can add two (2) more to Advisory Comm. with cross-section of employees repre-
sented. He discussed having a Broker of Record - without one the Town would
get $187.00.
8:15 p.m. Ann Hamilton and Eva Murphy, "The Corner House" were presents to
ask that they be allowed to keep benches in front on sidewalk. Mr. Clark read
the petition and the Selectmen read in the By-laws that there can be no obstruc-
tion without light. Mrs. Murray made the motion to grant them permission to
keep the benches there with a waiver accepting responsibility for injuries from
the owners of the property and to ask Town Counsel for an opinion.
Voted: To accept this motion.
8:45 Allen James, Manny Salvador, and Ben Curley representing local 1395 of
the AFL-CIO Union were present to set up "ground rules" for negotiations.
Mr. Ainslie asked where was the Union representative? Mr. Clark said we are
not to be negotiating tonight. This is not a negotiating session. Mr. Ahslie
said we have no right to talk to these fellowsl He read the let#W on the contract
from Mr. Doyle of the Union. Mr. James asked for an executive session and the
Selectmen said no since there would be no personalities discussed. They said
they would listen to what they had to say but would not discuss it themselves,
until our negotiator and the union rep. was present.
Voted: To wait to meet until Charles Humphreys was back from vacation after Aug. 24.
9:00 p.m. Stephen Keefe was present to discuss his request for life guarding
at Rocky Beach in connection with a work-study grant program at Boston College.
Mr. Clark said it was up to the Selectmen to initiate a request for transfer
of funds but the need for this position was discussed. Mary Jeanette Murray
said yes - alot of use in summer. Mr. Clark was concerned that this would
become an established position and later .P1r. Keefe and the funds won't be around.
Also the State will say "put in toilet facilities" - also what about the Hull
part of the beach. Mr. Ainslie said "I can't see starting a lifeguard at that
Beach". It was decided to ask Town Counsel about the liability at this Beach.
Voted: To accept the resignation of Robert Fesler from the Historical Commission with regret.
Voted: To appoint Francis Collins to replace Robert Fesler on the Hist. Comm. if he is
willing.
SELECTMEN 'S MEETING - AUGUST 13, 1975 (continued)
Voted: To grant permission to the Dramatic Club to use the Hall on Sept. 21, Nov. 7,3,
14 and 15, Jan. 11, Mar. 5,6,12, and 13, rear. 28, May 14,15,21 and 22.
Voted: To have police investigate application for incorporation of S.O.R., Inc., 76
Sumner St., Cohasset.
Voted: To grant permission to Boston Gas Co. to install gas supply for A. Flatley,
64 Windy Hill.
Voted: To ask Chief F'eola about request of Dr. Rever, 198 Jerusalem Road for a warning
signal by his driveway.
Voted: To open bids for resurfacing tennis courts (Milliken Field) on August 27 at 8:15.p.m.
INTERIM ACTION:
August 14, 1975 - Mr. Clark called Helen Barrow, Chairman, Democratic Town Committee to ask
if she would come in and meet with him but she said nothing would be gained
by her coming as it was up to the Dem. Town Comm. not her.
It was decided to meet with Mr. Curran, Charles Humphreys, Allen James and Personnel to
discuss contract negotiations on Monday, September 8, 1975 at 7:30 p.m. if the time is
agreeable to all.
It was decided to award the contract for fencing at Beechwood Ball Park to Reliable
Fencer Inc., Route 53, Norwell for $720. and $30. for additional footage.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON AUGUST 27, 1975
All Present
There was a jury drawing for one for the First Monday of October
and the following name was drawn: Janet McClure, 183 Sohier St.
Voted: To approve the minutes of August 13, 1975 as submitted.
8:15 p.m. bids were opened for resurfacing of Miliken Field Tennis
Courts (Mr. Hamilton Tewksbury, Recreation Comm., present) , and the
following 5 bids wefe received:
1. New Eng. Sealcoating, Hingham: $9,916.
2. Derbes Inc., Quincy: $120075. (6475. and 560W
3. Old Colony Const., Quincy: $12,425. (6750. and 5675.)
4. Tropeano Co., Malden: $14,285.
5. Warren Bros., Brockton: $9,650. (5950. and 3700.)
Voted: To take these bids under advisement.
Voted: To hold a meeting on Sept. 3 with Donald Smith and Bill Signorelli re insurance.
Voted: To grant permission to Rene Chaisson, Sociable's, St. Anthonys permission to
hold cookout on Government Island on Sept. 14. with consent of Govt. Island Comm.
Voted: To support the suit of the Town of Arlington against binding arbitration through
the Mass. League of Cities and Towns.
Voted: To approve the request of the Myers' and Nothnagles, Atlantic Ave. for "Children"
signs.
Voted: To accept with regret the resignation of Alfred Odermatt, 2 Todd Lane from
the Council on Aging because it is in conflict with his postion at Housing for
.Elderly.
Voted: To appoint Conrad Ericson to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of
Alfred Odermatt on the Council on Aging if he is interested.
Voted: To have Police investigate the application to incorporate from Claire Collins,
2 Jerusalem Rd, for Skating Club of Hingham.
Voted: To open bids for resurfacing Govt. Island Pier on September 17 at 8:15 p.m.
Voted: To meet on Sept. 3 and Sept. 17 and every week thereafter.
DISCUSSION:
In answer to the request of Mrs. Richard Chute, 215 Atlantic Ave. the possibility was
discussed of painting "no jumping or swimming" on both bridges.
In answer to Doris Flint, 99 Border St., it was suggested a patrolman might patrol on
hot days near her property by the Border St. Bridge.
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REGULAR MEIrrING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON SEPT3"IBER 3, 1975
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of August 27, 1975, as submitted.
Voted: To appoint Alice G. Daunt, 12 Todd Road to the Council on Aging to fill
the vacancy caused by the resignation of (Catherine Talarico.
Voted: To appoint George E. Fellows, 389 Beechwood Street to the Council on Aging
to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Al Odermatt.
Voted: To grant permission to Mrs. Damon Richards, Vietnamese New Life Sponsors, Inc.
to use the Common for a sale held by St. Stephen's Church on September 6, 1975.
The request of Betty Reddie, Village & Harbor Assoc. for the use of the Common for
next July 2,3,4,5, 1976 for the July Fair was taken under advisement until the
Selectmen receive a plan for space to be used, etc.
Voted: To approve the application for incorporation of S.O.R.Inc., from Barbara
Bliss, 76 Summer Street, Danford B. Lincoln, 155 Stanton Road, and Arnold
N. Weeks, 8 Sandy Beach Lane.
Voted: To approve the application for incorpamtion of Skating Club of Hingham
from Claire Collins, 2 Jerusalem Road.
Voted: To appoint four (4) permanent full-time police officers for the Cohasset
Police Department.
Appointed were the following:
Richard S. Churchill, 660 Jerusalem Road
Gerald P. Doyle, 108 Decatur Street, Arlington
David J. Pomarico, 377 North Cary Street, Brocton
Douglas W. Smith, 72 Cornet Stetson Road, Scit.
Voted: To reject all bids for the resurfac ing of the Milliken Field tennis courts
because they exceeded the funds appropriated. Bids may be advertised for
again at a later date.
INTERIM ACTION: �1 S'cu� �ns . �6700, -- 9"'t �c"Z-- ti
Sept. 4, 1975 CU.,y
A letter was sent to Mr. Paul Somers, Mass. League of Cities & Towns endorsing the
Town of Arlington in challenging the constitutionality of last best offer
arbitration (Ch. 1078, SO
Town Counsel was requested to write a letter to Representative Young asking for a bill
to amend the election officer law; tFo have Chairman inquire of desire to serve from
those who have served before.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON SEPTEMBER 17, 1975
Two present
Voted: To approve the minutes of September 10, 1975 and interim action as submitted.
There was a drawing for two jurors to serve on
the first Monday of November. The following names
were drawn: Pamela Caputo, 19 Bancroft Road and
Norma Telesco, 112 Howe Road, Cohasset.
8:15 p.m. was the time set for opening bids for the
resurfacing of Government Island Pier but no bids were
received. We may advertise for bids again in the future
but will investigate as to why there were no bids.
Voted: NOT to grant a coo day license to the Community Center to sell beer from
10 to 4 p.m. on Sat. Sept. 27th during the auction upon the recommendation
of the Police Chief, Randolph Feola.
Voted: To appoint Carol Zimmerman, 20 Joy Place, Cohasset to the Council on Aging.
8:20 p.m. Mr. Ed Young, Chairman, Government Island Committee,
was present to discuss the drainage on Atlantic Avenue and
catch basin and drains for the Government Island parking lot which
could be installed for $900. by Rocco Rosano before the road can
come up.
Peter Laugelle, Tree and Park Superintendent, was present to discuss
filling the vacancy in this department. The Selectmen slid they would
meet with him on this on Friday, Sept. 19 at 9:30 a.m. to discuss it.
Mr. Laugelle also discussed the possibility of using the field next
year for only track and baseball because the field could not be watered
this summer and was not in good condition.
DISCUSSION:
In answer to Mrs. Cahill's complaint of the danger of catch basins on South Main St.
to bikerider's a letter is to be sent to her informing her that the Highway
Surveyor, Mr. Louis Bailey has told us he is changing the basins a few at a time
and would take care of the one on South Main Street as soon as he can.
The S outh Chore Community Council has requested two representatives from Cohasset
and duught will be given as to who will be chosen.
Suggestion was made that the Town flag be flown during the week-end of the "first
Town Meeting" play, Sept. 19,20 and 21.
It was decided that the additional annual premium needed for Insurance of Town owned
buildings be submitted as an article at the next Town meeting. ($3234.)
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON SEPTEMBER 24, 1975
All Present
Voted: Toapprove the minutes of September 17, 1975 as submitted.
8:10 p.m. - Dr. John Maloney, new Superintendent, Schools,was
present to meet the Selectmen and to praise firstly, the Wire
Department for their excellent work at the schools and also the
Tree and Park Department for their cooperation. He expressed a
desire to meet with the Town Hall Study Committee to discuss the
possibility of the Superintendent's Office and the Business Office
becoming a part of the plans for a new Municipal Center.
8:15 p.m. - Tyr. Lee Carroll was present to discuss the use of the
Common for concerts to be given by his Dixieland group. There would
be a private charge and refreshments would be served and a clean-up
would follow. Mr. Carroll was referred to the Recreation Commission
which may be looking for such a group.
8:30 p.m. - Laurel Wilmore and Margaret Barlow were present to ask
permission to use Town Hall for modern dance lessons to be given on
Monday nights for 8 weeks for 10 to 15 people for 1k hours starting
in November. It was suggested they charge a minimal fee in order to
cover the charge for the Hall and Custodian fee.
Voted: To grant permission to use Hall on Monday nights for 8 weeks unless there
is a hearing etc. held in Hall and if they can finance the charges.
Voted: To grant permission to the Girl Scouts to use the Town hall for Mondays
(afternoon) and on October 16, 9 and 23rd, 1975.
Voted: To grant permission to the Cohasset Village Fair_, Roella Hobbs, to use
Town Hall on December 4, 5, and 6, 1975.
Voted: To accept with regret the resignation of Henry N. Young from the Recreation
Commission
Voted: To write to the registrars of Voters that due to the fact that the Board
of Selectmen did not appoint the Election Officers by August 15
according to Chapter 54, Sec. 12, it was now their duty to appoint
these officers.
INTERIM ACTION:
Sept. 30, 1975
A letter was written to Mr. R. J. Soltis, Penn Central Transportation Co. , urging
an appointment to discuss the acquisition of the railroad right-of-way property
in Cohasset.
A request was sent to Chief Feola for a written report from the officer in charge
of the investigation of the harassment of the Bomar Family on Pleasant Street.
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REGULAR MEETING' OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON OCTOBE'R 1, 1975
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of September 24, 1975 and interim action as submitted.
9:00 p.m. Charlotte Leland, Margin Court, was present to complain
of a very valuable black walnut tree, fifty years old being cut down
by Brocton Edison. She claimed the trunk and side branches were
still alive. Mr. Laugelle, Tree and Park Superintendent, was present
and said that tree in July was 3/4 dead and was dangerous to the
wires and people in the area including seven children, and it was on
Town property and he notified Brocton Edison to take it down. Mr.
Laugelle and the Selectmen said they would replace the tree.
Voted: To accept with regret the resignation of Robert E. Gibbons, 215 South Main
Street from the Capital Budget Committee ( Mr. Gibbons has served as the
Chairman of this committee) .
Voted: To permit Lee Carroll, "Evergreen Three Hus Three" to use the Common
for his ;Troup to play Dixieland Music for one specific date at a time
next summer.
Voted: To designate Mary Jeanette Murray as our representative to the Norfolk
County Advisory Board to cast votes regarding the budget review.
Voted: To investigate the application for incorporation of Vietnamese New Life
Sponsor, Inc. from Richard Avery, Edward LaBrecaue, Kathleen St. Onge.
Voted: To appoint Al Odermatt as one of our representatives to the South Shore
Action Council.
Voted: To have the Drainage Study Committee, just appointed (Art. 42) , to study
the drainage of Atlantic Ave. (Art. 23) .
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Voted: To helve '3rocCon "dison Co. remove the light at' the r6cuest of Mr. Richard
Tousley, which is located at the corner of Stoneleigh Lane and Linden Dr.
INT,'P,IM ACTION: P ti
Nathan Bates agreed to remain on the Historical Commission until his term is complete
in May, 1976.
Robert E. Gibbons has agreed to remain on the Capital Budget Committee although not
serving, as Chairman.
The request of Mrs. William Sherman, Norwell for the Town Mall for a Christmas Crafts
Show was denied.
A notice was sent to all Departments for any major purchases of equipment or material
that could be considered capital outlay in their departments to be approved by the
Board of Selectmen a.nd before ordering these itams submit a written recueet to this
® `.:oard.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON OCTOBER 8, 1975
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of October 1, 1975 and interim action as submitted.
Lillian Banks, Secretary to Senator Allen McKinnon was present.
8:00 p.m. Police Chief Feola and Fire Chief Piepenbrink were present
to announce an E.M.T. Training Program starting on November 3, 1975 at
Hull, to include 3 firefighters and 3 policemen costing the Town
approximately $500.
Chief Feola also requested permission to name the following to the
reorganized Auxiliary Police Force to assist in first aid in the ambu-
lance and other police functions: Brian A. Bell, Albert L. Andrews, Jr. ,
Daniel J. Nardo, Randell W. Rosano, Frederick Grassie, Mark E. Goodrich.
Voted: To approve this request and these names for the Auxiliary Police Force.
8:30 p.m. Mr. William Perkins, Engineer, was present to discuss the
lack of bids for the resurfacing of the Government Island Pier. He said
there was no way to reduce the cost of this project and it may cost as
much as $22,000. It was suggested that we wait until next year to
complete this project.
8:45 p.m. Peter Lelacas, Forest Notch, was present to complain of
ledge on Forest Avenue on Town property obstructing the view of traffic
when entering Forest Ave. from Forest Notch making it a safety hazard
for vehicles, including school buses and for young children. He wanted
to know if some of the ledge could be blasted. Mr. Ainslie said he would
ask the County Engineers to lay out the Town line and Mr. Clark said he
would take Lou Pdley to see if blasting can be done.
Voted: To ask Town Counsel for a ruling as to the procedure for the disposal of
the house at 564 Beechwood Street taken over by the Water Commissioners
in connection with the construction of new dam and reservoir - house is
surplus Town Property.
There was a discussion of the Town Clerk's request for the Selectmen to
accept Section 24 of Chapter 54 of the Gen. Laws so that the Board of
?Registrars can proceed with appointment of Election Officers and his re-
quest to get Town Counsel opinion on appointing 2 independents as clerks
(sec. 13 of Ch. 54) , so as not to upset the balance between the 2 Political
parties. To clear up confusion on this Mr. Clark said we would postpone this
until we can talk to the Town Clerk. Mrs. Langmaid requested this be a open
meeting and it was scheduled for Friday, October 10, 1975 at 8:00 ,Q.m.
Increases for the prices of liquor licenses was discussed and it was decided
to study this for thenext meeting.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN? HELD ON OCTOBER 15,
1975
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of October 8, 1975 as submitted.
Gilbert Tower was present to inquire about his letter
concerning the DNR Orders restricting the salt marshes.
It was decided to send the letter to DNR but Mr. Clark
said we should get the map they had promised before,
marking the meadows.
Mr. Ed Young, Government Island Committee, was present
with three prices for catch basins and cast iron connection
back to cesspool in connection with the work on the Govt.
Island parking lot: Joe Rosano - � 1150. , Anthony Barbuto -
%P1150. and Rocco Rosano - �900.
Charlotte Leland, Margin Court, was present to complain of
the trunk wood from her Walnut tree which was cut down being
stolen. She would like to see the Town advertise and price
each tree first before any trees are cut down in Town. Also
she was never consulted about the wires across her property
and they trespassed without her permission. She wants the
lines off her property and wants the pole put onthe right of way.
Also she withdrew her article from T Meeting because Louis Bailey
promised to fix the bottom of Margin*Court and it has not been
done yet. Mr. Clark said he will get a map from Sewer Dept.
to see where her line is and he will talk to Lou Bailey about
fixing Margin Ct.
Voted: To meet with Louis Bailey at 9:00 a.m. Fri, Oct. 17 about several
matters.
Voted: To have Town Counsel prepare the contract for Amsler Hagenah Maclean Architects
to do the feasibility study of Town Office space.
Voted: To grant permission to Hingham Water Co. to open Jerusalem and Howe Rd. for repairs.
Voted: To increase liquor license fees as follows: from to
All alcoholic- Comm. Vitualer $375. $500.
If Retail Package 250. 500.
If Innholders 375. 500.
Club 125. 375.
Druggist 150. 200.
Wine & Malt - Retail Package 100. 150.
Comm. Vit. 100. 150.
All alcoholic - retail (seasonal) 125. 200.
If
Club (seasonal) 125. 375.
Voted: To support legislation on deposit for all glass bottle containers and
notify legislators.
DISCUSSION:
Having one way traffic through business section of Town - discussed pros and cons.
Discussed getting Town Counsel and Govt. Island Comm. advice on regulations for Little Har-
INTERIM ACTION: bor.
Irene E. Brown, 35 Norfolk Road was appointed on Recreation Comm. to replace Henry Young.
The rent of Govtterr ent Island house was increased to $120. per mo. starting Nov. 1, 1975.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON OCTOBER 22, 1975
Voted: To approve the minutes of October 15, 1975 as submitted and interim action.
Voted: To write our legislators to urge them to restore the $53 million cut in
local aid as requested by the Massachusetts Selectmen's Association.
Voted: To approve the letter to be sent to Mr. Francis X. Colleton, Director,
Governor's Highway Safety Bureau, Boston requesting his office to
conduct a safety survey at the intersection of Forest Avenue and
Jerusalem Road in the Town of Cohasset.
There was discussion of the study made by District #7, Department of
public works made in 1970 following a fatality caused by two cars
colliding there in a snowstorm, and of Mrs. Spalt's letter of concern
for eliminating the stone wall there and Mr. Ainslie gave various
alternatives for barriers there.
The Cohasset Gridiron Club's request for the attendance of selectmen
at their next meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 1975 was discussed.
Mr. Ainslie and possibly Mr. Clark will attend.
Voted: To adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON OCTOBER 29, 1975
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of October 22, 1975 as submitted.
There was a jury drawing for two (2) for First
Monday of December as follows: Martha K. Gjesteby,
81 Old Pasture Road and Mr. David Lord, 60 Old Coach
Road.
8:10 p.m. Leo Kurtz, 25 Arrowwood Street, was present to ask
what could be done about a swamp maple tree which was plugging
up his drainage on his lot. There was a question of an easement
he claims he gave to the town. Mr. Clark said no right of way was
ever registered (only a proposed one). The Selectmen agreed that the
Town would take care of taking this tree down.
8:30 p.m. Herb Towle and Jerry Stanton were present from the Sailing
Club to submit plans for contracting a permanent building for the
Sailing Club. The Goverment Island Committee: Mary Jane McArthur,
Rocco Laugelle, Ed Figueiredo and Harry Ritter were also present.
They have had a lease for the property under Article 31 of the 1961
Town Meeting to be renewed every 5 years. In the lease it states that
whatever is built should be taken away if they left that location.
Mr. Towle wants a new lease for more permanent buildings. They decided
to plan carefully for a bldg. to replace alot of little buildings,
for storing boats, toilet area and teaching area and for preparing &
maintaining boats all year round.
Mary Jane McArthur as a member of both the Historioi Commission and the
Govt. Island Coma., said the brick bldg. (old kerosene shed for MInot's
Light) has historical value . This island is the only sizeable piece of
Town real estate on the harbor and the Govt. Island Committee kould
have a say on long range plans, including use of lightkeeper's house on
Govt. Island instead of "piece-meal" planning.
The Harbormaster, Harry Ritter recommended that this go to the
Govt. Island Comm. for further study. Mary Jeanette Murray said since
this was initiated at 1961 Town Meeting a change in the lease should be
through a Town Meeting. Harry Ritter said we should ask Town Counsel if
we have to go through a Town Meeting. Mr. Clark said the 1961 article
gave permission to the Selectmen to make changes. It was decided to wait
for the Govt. Is. Comm. report (soon).
Voted: To charge the Government Island Committee to bring in an overall plan and to
look over the Sailing Club Proposal.
Voted: To appoint Mike Emanuello as a Night Policeman at Housing for Elderly
(Mrs. Murray abstained)
Voted: To put a rail in front of the Legion Building replacing the present hedge.
Voted: To approve Richard Yocum on the Auxiliary Police.
Voted: To advertise for the public auction on Nov. 22, 1975 of the 5 room ranch at
564 Beechwood Street (to be removed from that premise) , now owned by the Town.
Voted: To grant permission to the H*gham Water Co. to install service line to 75% Jerus.Rd.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 1975
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of October 29, 1975 as submitted.
8:15 p.m. one bid was received and opened for resurfacing
the remainder of Sohier Street, from: Old Colony Crushed
Stone Co., Quincy, for $19.45 per ton of Bituminous Concrete
paving and adjust castings at $60.00 each.
Voted: To take this under advisement and pass on to the Highway Surveyor.
8:20 p.m. Julius Gould, Chairman, Town Offices Committee was
present to discuss the amendments to the architect contract for
the study of office space.
Voted: To sign the contract for $7,000. maximum for professional fees and the
amendments for supplementary expenditures involved.
Mr. Robert Jackson, Robert W. French & Co. (Smokegard Detectors)
was present to discuss a program to increase the safety of Town
employees - by offering battery powered ionization smoke detectors
for $37.50 each for their homes. It was suggested the fire chief
take charge of the orders.
Voted: To appoint Patrick Ahearn to the Auxillary Police Force.
DISCUSSION:
The girl scouts requested permission to paint yellow circles around grates on
street for bike riders and it was decided to consult Highway surveyor and Mass. DPW.
It was decided to talk to Town Counsel about placing an article in Town Meeting for
accepting legislation on vacation pay after employee's death.
The Drainage Committee presented a contract with Loring H. Jacobs, Co.,
Norwell, Mass for $1000. for the drainage study and design on Atlantic Ave. from
Cunningham Bridge to Pond at Sandy Cove (to be reviewed by Town Counsel).
INTERIM ACTION:
November 6, 1975
The bid from Old Colony Crushed Stone Co., Quincy was accepted by the Selectmen
and Highway Surveyor.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON NOVEMBER 12, 1975
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of November 5, 1975 and interim action as submitted.
8:00 p.m. Mary Jane McArthur, Govt. Island Comm. , brought up the
problems of concern on Govt. Island: need for a public telephone,
removal of pilings at end of pier and poor water pressure.
8:15 the following bids wore opened for the foundation (sub-bids)
for equipment storage building at disposal area:
1. Carpenter & Pimental Inc., Fall River - $2450. (to be used by any gen.
bidder)
2. Ropes Construction Co, inc., Marblehead - $2600.
3. Paragon Contracting Corp., Attleboro - $3750. (to be used by any gen.
bidder)
4. Pre-Design Buildings Co., Norwood - $3,213.
5. P. Volpe & Co., Boston - $3800.
6. Channel Building Co., Andover - $4,370.
Voted: To take these sub-bids under advisement.
8:27 p.m. Mr. Joseph Laugelle, Supt., Disposal Area, was present to
request that an article be put in Town Meeting for reimbursement of
$1500. for his personal buildfag, tools, etc. lost in a fire at dump.
He submitted estimates for the building from various builders. The
Town had wired and heated it and the Board of Health had given permission
and paid $50. to have it moved to the disposal area. Mrs. Murray .said the
Selectmen had a moral obligation to reimburse Mr. Laugelle for the loss of
his personal property.
Voted: To submit an article for this at the next Annual Town Meeting.
Jim Sheerin, Larry Sousa, and Samuel Lincoln, "Beechwooders", were present
to inquire if the BIA Hall could be opened for the use of the youth. There
were now 150 kids in the area needing a place to go for recreation, etc.
They estimated that the cost to fix it up would be about $1,000. The Selectmen
suggested that they find out how much was needed exactly and come back to
the Recreation Commission. (this commission was present)
8:40 the Recreation Commission (Irene Brown, Dick Barrow, Ham Tewksbury,
Bob Knox) and Peter Laugelle, Tree & Park Supt. were present to distinguish
between the Tree & Parks and the recreation comet. responsibility in regards
to the parks, etc. Mr. Clark read 1957 Article 47 on the reasons for the
Recreation Comm. and the general laws on playgounds. Mr. Clark said it
seemed the maintenance should be the responsibility of Tree & Park Dept.
and expenditures from capital outlay (Barnes Field bleachers for instance)
should be the responsibility of Recreation. The control of lands for
recreation should be in the hands of the Selectmen ( in rebuilding bleachers,
resurfacing tennis courts, etc.) Mr. Ainslie said the Selectmen have to be
responsible for recreation property or anything on the property. If a field
is leased it is still under the control of Recreation Comm. The Selectmen
asked the Recreation Comm. for its recommendations for bleachers at Barnes Field
9:20 p.m. Betty Reddie, Village & Harbor Assoc. was present to submit plans
for Christmas in the village.
Voted: To accept the Christmas plans for the Village & Harbor Assoc.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON NOV. 129, 1975 (continued)
9:25 p.m. Mr. & Mrs. Frank Colleton, Dir, Governor's Highway Safety Bureau,
were present to give results of the survey requested by Selectmen. It
was observed that other areas besides intersection of Forest Ave. and Jerus. Rd.
were just as bad (West Corner, Ripley & Sohier, Ibnd & Cushing, Pond & 3A).
Mr. Colleton read his report and will submit it in writing later. It suggested
changes and improvement in the lighting of this intersection, in the warning
signs and a speed survey of Forest Ave., replacement of stone wall and removal
of protruding tree etc.
Voted: To accept the study of the Governor's Highway Safety Bureau for the intersection
of Forest Ime. and Jerusalem Rd. and voted to ask the Mass. DPW for a speed survey
for Forest Ave.
Voted: To grant permission to the girl scouts to use Town Hall on Dec. 3 for meeting.
Voted: To accept the rules and regulationsfor the use of Government Island and to issue
permits for the use of as auggested by the Government Island Committee.
Voted: To request the Drainage Study Committee to study the conditions of drainage
across the old Black6rhse Donn Jer�isalem Rd. in order for a drainage easement
to be considered.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON NOVEMBER 19, 1975
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of November 12, 1975 as submitted.
Voted: The following liquor licenses renewals were approved for
1976:
All Alcoholic - Comm. Victualer - (Lokie's9 Hugo's Lighthouse, Ground Round)
All Alcoholic - Innholder - (Red Lion Inn, Kimball's Motor Inn)
All Alcoholic - Retail - (Central Market, Scott Liquors, Cohasset Liquors)
Wine and Malt - Retail - (Cohasset Harbor Liquors, Wine & Cheese Importers)
All Alcoholic - Druggist - (Cohasset Colonial Pharmacy, Cushing Plaza Pharmacy)
Voted: To approve the speed regulations authorized by the Mass. Department of Public
Works for Forest Avenue as follows: 1.28 miles at 30 miles per hour
0.11 miles at 20 miles per hour ending
at Jerusalem Road.
Voted: To approve Brocton Edison's recommendations to increase the street lighting
at Jerusalem Road and Forest Avenue intersection as follows: remove
92 watt incandescent street lights from pole 65 and pole 66 and install
175 watt mercury vapor street lights on these poles. (increase of $3.40 per mo.)
per light.
Voted: To approve Brocton Edison's recommendation for near #22 Atlantic Avenue -
to install 100 watt mercury vapor street light on pole #8.
Voted: To appoint Paul E. Figuieredo to the Auxiliary Police Force.
Voted: To have the house on Beechwood St. (to be auctioned by the Town) removed
by (60) sixty days after the auction on November 229 and that it should
remain there after auction at the new owner's risk.
Voted: To assign the Historical Commission to find documents in the Town Mall records
which may be worth preserving for historical purposes.
Voted: To hold the Selectmen's meeting for December 10, 1975 at 9:30 a.m.
Voted: To pay $2,653. for payment to South Shore Regional School District.
DISCUSSION:
8:20 Ed Young, Govt. Island Committee presented a bill from W. T. Barnes for gravel for
government island project (parking lot)
Milliken Field will not be used after the last football game because of loaming and
seeding.
A request for transfer of $2200. is to be given to Advisory Comm. for employing
Roberta Taylor for rest of fiscal year (Feb. 1 - June 30, 1976) who is to be terminated
by CETA Program.
The use of a trailer for quarters at the dump has been obtained for $75. per mo. for
2 mos. from Mr. Emery, Overhead Door Co. of Boston, located in Hingham.
INTERIM ACTION: Nov. 20, 1975
Approved: Wine and Malt Comm Vic. renewal for Log & Line, Inc.
All Alcoholic - Club renewal for Amer. Legion, Post #118.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON NOVEMBER 26, 1975
j All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of November 190 1975 and interim action as submitted.
8:15 p.m. bids were opened for the Pre-engineered Metal Building
for the Sanitary Land-fill site (general bids) There were six (6)
received as follows: Alternates
1. Pre-design, Norwood $11,072. ($642., $220., $300., $1152)- 45 days
2. Carpenter & Pimental $ 9,601. ($245., $150., $ 75., $1890)- 60 days
3. Alley, Bridgewater $12,344. ($732., $254., $264., $2550)- 8 weeks
4. P. Volpe Co., Boston $13,000. ($500., $300., $100., $2300)- 45 days
5. Paragon Contracting $ 9,774. ($756., $170., $141., $1230- 45 days
6. Channel Bldg. Systems 9,249. 0195., $190., $250., $ 990)-
Voted: To take these bids under advisement.
Mr. John B. Brady, Brewster Road ws present to discuss the flooding
condition at the intersection of Brewster Road and Chief Justice
Cushing Highway. He said he had observed the Town Highway Depart-
ment recently surveying the area and wanted to know if the Town is
considering installing storm sewers or drainage system there. Mr.
Clark explained that three years ago Terry Logan would not give an
easement to go through his property for drainage. Mr. Brady said
he would like to see a catch basin at the end of Brewster Road and
Mr. Thaxter's property drained properly.
' Voted: To write our legislators to support the reenactment of revenue sharing.
Voted: To appoint Janet Daggett, 80 Summer Street to the Historical Commission
to fill the vacancy caused by the expiration of the term of Nathan Bates.
Mary Jeanette Murray read a statement she prepared concerning
the Norfolk County District Attorney proposing that Cohasset cases
be heard in Hingham District Court and removed from Quincy. Cohasset
is in Norfolk County as is the Quincy District Court,
Voted: To hold a Special Town Meeting on January 19. 1975 (Monday evening) and to
open the warrant November 269, 1975 and to close the warrant on December 3, 1975.
Discussion: Mary Jeanette Murray said there were petitions being started on the
possibility of having Tupelo Road closed off at Route 3A and having
a barrier put in. Henry Ainslie said there may be many who want this
entrance kept open as it takes more time to go around.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON DECEMBER 3, 1975
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of November 26, 1975 as submitted.
There was a drawing for a grand juror: Mr. James Tyeryar,
468 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, and for a traverse juror:
Mr. Galt Grant, 258 South Main Street, both to serve on the
first Monday in January.
8:08p.m. Lillian Banks, Senator McKinnon's Office was present.
Lester Hiltz, Civil Defense director was present to talk about
the exercise to be held at the Rotary building Thursday, December
4, 1975 at 7:30 p.m.
8:12 p.m. - Dr. Stephen O 'Connor, Chairman, Board of Health, was
present as Mr. Ainslie summarized the bids for the pre-designed
building for the dump area.
Voted: To award the contract for the pre-design building and the foundation to
Carpenter & Pimental, Inc., Fall River, for the total sum of $11,961.
with the exclusion of alternate 04 which were the interior petitions.
(these can be erected later) .
8:30 p.m. Noel Ripley, Chairman of Historical Commission was present
to express concern for preserving the Kerosene House on Government
Island. Also discussed was the ceremonies coming up in Hingham on
Dec. 13, 1975 which the Selectmen and Noel Ripley will attend - we are
to recall the names of some of the deceased from the Amer. Revolution.
Historical Districts - Mr. Clark said we may set up an Historical District
Study Committee to evaluate and report at Town Meeting(to be made up of
realtors, architects, lawyers, etc.) Mr. Ainslie said it might be advisable
to have the Town buildings excluded and Mr. Clark: agreed we must have
flexibility on this building (Town Hall). Mr. Ripley said he would see
what the Mass. Historical Commission says about it.
°�ted: To meet December 22, 1975 at 8:00 p.m. (Monday) and on Tuesday, December 30, 1975
at 8:00 p.m. during the holidays.
Voted: To close the Town Hall Offices on the day after Christmas, Dec. 26, 1975.
DISCUSSION:
January 26, 1976 -deadline for budgets.
Mrs, Murray suggested writing to the MBTA protesting the new line until they
are breaking even - there was an increase in Cohasset's assessment.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON DECEMBER 10, 1975
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of December 3, 1975 as submitted.
9:30 a.m. - the announcement was made that on Saturday, December
13, 1975, Cohasset would test its new "Emergency Warning Signal"
using the fire alarm system at 12 noon to alert citizens of a
nuclear or natural incident using a series of three nines. In the
event of an actual incident, two series of three nines would be
sounded.
10:45 a.m. Chief Randolph Feola was present to discuss the rules
and regulations he prepared for the Police Department. Some changes
were discussed; EMT tudning to be inserted, length of hair and general
appearance, exposure of firearms, etc.
Voted: To accept the rules and regulations for the Cohasset Police Department as
Chief Feola submitted them at present and changes will be made gradually.
11:25 a.m. Mr. Gus Kuhner, Carpenter & Pimental Inc., Fall River was
present to sign the contract for the pre-designed building for the
disposal area. The Contract was for $10,071. (no alternate4) ,
It was taken to Town Counsel office for the final signing.
The list of Election Officers appointed by the Board of Registrars for 1976, was
accepted.
Voted: To write to Frederick H. Wood to inform him that Louis Bailey, Highway
surveyor has said he would take care of the drainage problem on Mr. Wood's
property on North Main Street.
INTERIM ACTION:
Advertisement was sent to the South Shore Mirror for the printing of the Town Report
and Town Warrant to be opened on January 7, 1976 at 8:15 p.m. Beginning date for
copy is February 2, 1976, final closing date for copy is March 2, 1976 and delivery
date is April 5, 1976.
A letter was written to Town Counsel to request an opinion as to the appointment
of checkers at a Town meeting: must they be taken from the list of Election Workers
or can they be appointed as we see fit.
Town Counsel approved the contract with Loring H. Jacobs Co, Norwell not to exceed
$1000. for field work for drainage study on Atlantic Ave. (surveyors)
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON DECEMBER 17, 1975
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of December 10, 1975 and interim action as submitted.
8:15 p.m. Ken Eaves, Ken's Foreign Auto Repair, 149 King Street
was present to apply for a license to sell second hand vehicles.
He said the Board of Appeals had issued a restricted permit to him
dated December 7, 1972 to repair foreign cars, and now he wanted to
sell them.
Voted: To take this application under advisement.
8:30 p.m. - Barbara Power, Sheila Evans and Cordelia Foell, Library
Trustees were present to request that Article #52 from 1975 Town
Meeting for remodeling the library be repeated in the Warrant for
the January 19 Special Town Meeting. Mrs. Evans said delay for
construction will cost more, working conditions are poor at the library,
and it would be a short, simple article. She asked that it come before
the Water Department article but the Selectmen stressed the importance
of the other articles which should come first.
Voted: To include this article in the warrant at the end.
Voted: Not to increase the price of the Street Listing (Presently at $1.00)
Voted: To grant permission to Boston Gas Company to make repairs to leak at 15 James Lane.
Voted: To sign the census sheet for the Secretary of State, Guzzi, reporting the
count of 7,785 population for Cohasset.
Voted: To appoint Theodore A. Abbadessa to the Auxiliary Police Unit.
Mr. Alan James, Tree & Park Department was present throughout the meeting
and suggested that all employees work Saturday to earn the day after
Christmas off - questioned the authority of the Selectmen to close Town
offices.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON DECEMBER 22, 1975
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of December 17, 1975 as submitted.
8:10 p.m. Chief Randolph Feola, Police Chief, was present to
discuss his need for a third Sargeant. He needs a Sargeant on
the late patrol as there is no one but a Senior Patrolman and
he has the money.
Voted: Effective January 1, 1976 to appoint Frederick L. Huntwork as temporary acting
Sargeant on a trial basis until June 30, 1976.
8:35 p.m. Mr. Brian Ferry, residing on South Main Street, was present
to complain about poor conditions on hill in front of Red Lion Inn
during snow storm. He had an accident there and it was a long while before
that spot was sanded. He suggested that the Highway Department be under
the Police Department in cases of storms so that priority could be given
for sanding and plowing the places of concern to the Police Dept. Mrs.
Murray suggested that at the next annual Town Meeting provisions be made
for the appointment of a full time Highway Surveyor.
Voted: To approve the renewal of the following Common Victualer Licenses for 1976:
The Galley, Hugo's, Lokie's Cafe, The Ground Round, Log & Line,
Cushing Plaza Pharmacy, Woolworth's, Bergson's, Cohasset Winter Garden,
Petrick's Pantry, Mamas, Cohasset Pizza House, American Legion.
And Innkeeper's License for: Red Lion Inn and Kimballs Motor Inn.
And Weekday Entertainment Lic. for: Hugo's Lighthouse.
Voted: To grant a Class II license to Kenneth Eaves, 149 King Street, Ken's Foreign
Auto Repair (to be limited to 6 cars).
Voted: To write to the Conservation Commission for an opinion regarding Gilbert Tower's
urge for State to rescind permanent restrictions on salt marshes.
IMRIM ACTION:
December 24, 1975
A letter was written to Linda Leddy, Director, Emergency Medical Services, to reserve
one modular type ambulance subject to confirmation of specifications and authorization
for purchase without conforming to provisions requiring open bidding.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HALD ON DECEMBER 309, 1975
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of December 22, 1975 and interim action as submitted.
8:00 p.m. Chief Piepenbrink and John McNeill, EMT were present to
advise the Selectmen, and the Ambulance Study Committee advises the
Order of one (1) modulance ambulance through Emergency Medical Services,
Boston.
Voted: To submit to the Emergency Medical Services, 600 Washington St., Boston,
our order from Modular Ambulance Corp, 1801 S. Great Southwest Parkway,
Grand Prairie, Texas 75050 for one (1) Type I Class I Modulance SA 140 Ambulance
to conform with bid response to Comm. of Mass. RFP #816 for $18,136.06 (does
not include equipment). ($25,000. was appropriated at 1975 Town Meeting)
Mr. John Durkin, 10 Ledgewood Drive was present with a petition from
residents of Brewster Road to request that the entrance to the Cohasset
Liquor Store from Brewster Road, a safety hazard, be declared by the
Selectmen as unfit and permit it to be sealed off. Mr. Durkin suggested
that this be done by fence or major curbing, and that the Town will have
to force it because Mr. Logan will not agree. It was decided to have
Mr. Peter Logan in to our meeting on next Wednesday evening.
Voted: To approve the renewal of the following licenses for 1976:
Weekday ent. lie. for Ground Round
Amusement lie. (4) for Ground Round
Sunday Entertainment lie. for Hugo's
Amusement lie. for Amer. Legion
Voted: To have Dean and Hamilton Printers, Cohasset print the warrant for the Special
Town Meeting on Jan. 19 for$195.
Voted: To approve the letter from Personnel to be sent to all Department Heads to record
all records of sick leave, and vacation for each Employee beginning Jan. 1, 1976.
Voted: To have Lot Bates fix the door at Rotary Hall for $250.
Voted: Not to grant permission to the Ground Round to serve liquor on Sundays before 1:00
p.m.