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ORGANIZATION MEETING OF THE BOARD OF
SELECTKEN
MARCH 18, 1971
Arthur L. Clark, Chairman
MEMBERS
Mary Jeanette Murray
Henry W. Ainslie Jr.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON MARCH 17, 1971
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of March 10, 1971 as submitted.
Voted: To grant permission to Brian V. M#Kenney of the South Shore
Limousine Service to pick up and discharge passengers in the
Town of Cohasset, with the destination of Logan International
Airport. This approval is subject to any conditions and/or previous
agreement with the Brockton Plymouth Bus Line.
Voted: To appoint Charles Marks, Town Clerk as Local Census Director
for the Town of Cohasset.
Voted: To grant permission to the Brockton Edison Co. to make an
emergency opening at:
170 South Main Street, Cohasset
Voted: To refer the dog complaint of Mrs. Thomas Hernan against the
dog owned by Mr. and Mrs. Allan C. Hodgkins to Chief Feola for
his investigation and recommendations.
Voted: To approve of the appointment of Charles F. Dolan as Patrolman
under Civil Service.
Voted: To approve of the request that there be no increase in the
Mooring Fees for 1971.
Mr. Paul Murna of the Community Center and Chief Feola of the Police Dept.
were present of discuss the vandalism on the corner of Main and Depot
Streets and the following is the findings of that meeting:
1. The Community Center was closed on the nights of said
Vandalism.
2. There are no coke bottles available at the Center.
3. The Police Department will have a cruiser patroling the
area on the nights that the Community Center will be open.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECT1M HELD ON MARC"ti 24, 1971
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of March 17, 1971 as submitted.
Voted: To sign the contract for one (1) Mist Blower Sprayer
purchased from the Hartney Spray Corporation.
Voted: To proclaim April 8, 1971 as "Coffee Day for Crippled Children".
Voted: To hold a hearing on April 7, 1971 at 9:45 A.M. regarding a
dog complaint from Mrs. Thomas Hernan vs Mr. & Mrs. Allan C.
Hodgkins' dog Sam.
Voted: To grant permission to the Boston Gas to run a magnesium
ribbon along the two following streets:
200' on Reservoir Road at Pleasant .street, Cohasset
and 200' on Evergreen Road beyond Old Pasture Road
Voted: To grant permission to the Boston Gas to install a gas supply for:
William Hunt, 273 Atlantic Ave., Cohasset
Voted: To hold a hearing on April 14, 1971 at 8:00 P.M. on the petition
of the Brockton Edison Co. for one (1) proposed sole Brockton
.Edison pole location in Linden Drive.
Voted: To hold the next night Selectmen's Meeting on April 14, 1971
at 8:00 P.M.
Voted: To grant permission to the Council of Garden Clubs to place
rubbish barrels at the following areas:
1 @ Town Common
1 @ Cove Area
1 @ Memorial Park
1 @ Government Island
EVENING MEETING - MARCH 24, 1971
The hearing was held regarding the proposed work of cleaning and deepening
of existing ditch under possible Hatch Act proceedings on land owned by
Compound Realty Trust.
Voted: To take this matter under advisement and submit their recommendations
at a later date.
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INTERIM ACTION
March 30, 1971
Voted: To grant a Seasonal Retail Package Goods Store License to
Cohasset Harbor Liquors, Inc.
Voted: To approve the request of the Cohasset Golf Club to serve
alcoholic beverages on Sunday from 12:00 A.M. to 1:00 A.M.
instead of from 1:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON MARCH 31, 1971
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of March 24, 1971 as submitted and
all Interim Action.
Voted: To grant permission to the Boston Gas to install a gas supply
for: John Keating - 35 Nichols Road, Cohasset.
There was one Jury Drawing for Traverse Civil and Criminal,
returnable May 1, 1971. The name drawn was Francis D. Gunville,
55 Pleasant Street, Cohasset.
Voted: To take tinder advisement the application for a Class II License
for Dave's Sunoco until further information is received.
Voted: That approval be denied on the petition of Compound Realty Trust,
67 Ripley Road, Cohasset. Details of the findings and recommenda-
tions will be forwarded to the Department of Natural Resources .
Voted: To sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Cohasset
and the Department of Public Works for the maintenance of certain
roads in Cohasset under the provision of Section 34, Chapter 90
of the General Laws.
Voted: To request the Clergy of the four churches speak to their
congregations regarding the vandalism and the boys and girls
who congregate in the center of the town afternoon and evenings.
Requesting the parents help by not allowing their children to
congregate around the center of town, as most of the problems
occur when a large group gets together.
Voted: To replace the large and two round awning at the Town Hall for
the net price of $177.80.
Voted: To accept with regret and thanks for his services, the resignation
of Dr. Edward F. Woods from the Conservation Commission.
Voted: To appoint josepi% Becker :as a Member of the Conservation Commission.
Voted: To commend the Cohasset Police Department for the prompt capture
of the thieves who stole Mr. & Mrs. Erwin Butterfield's car on
March 15, 1971.
Voted: To commend Officer Cogill and Winn for their excellent response
to Mr. & Mrs. Richard V. Murphy's request for help in finding a
physician for their son who was involved in a accident.
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REGULAR MELTING OF TIME BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON APRIL 7, 1971
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of March 31, 1971 as submitted.
There was a dog hearing on the complaint of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas
Hernan against the dog Sam owned by Mr. & Mrs. Allan C.
Hodgkins. The following persons were in attendance:
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hernan, Mr. & Mrs. Allan C.
Hodgkins, Mr. Brian Cogill and Mr. David A. Stover
Mr. & Mrs. Allan C. Hodgkins, Mr. Brian Cogill and Mr. David Stover
stated that the dog had bitten or almost bitten either
themselves or someone in their family.
Voted: To notify Mr. & Mrs . Allan C. Hodgkins that their dog Sam
shall be kept on leash or fenced within their own premises
at all times.
Voted: To grant a Sunday License to Cohasset Winter Garden, 110
Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Cohasset.
Voted: To grant a Sunday License to the South Shore Music Circus,
35 Sohier Street, Cohasset.
Voted: To grant a Sunday License to Bergson Ice Cream & Food Shops, Inc. ,
746 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Cohasset.
Voted: To ;rant permission to Girl Scout Troop No. 300 to sell candy
at the gates of the Town Dump on April 18, 1971 from 10:00
o'clock A.M. till 4:00 o'clock P.M.
Voted: To grant permission to Girl Scout Troop No. 300 to hold a
popcorn and lemonade sale at the residence of Mrs. William
Enos, Elm Street on Memorial Day as long as containers for
rubbish are provided.
Voted: To order two (2) Aluminium Memorial Plaques from the Dept.
of Correction at $25.00 each.
Voted: To refer the Incorporation Papers of John Hagerty and sixteen
(16) others under the name of Project Open School, Inc. to Chief
Feola for character references.
Voted: To refer the Incorporation Papers of John S. Elliott and others
(not residents of Cohasset) under the name of Massachusetts
Association of Transportation Constructors, Inc. to Chief Feola
for character references.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON APRIL 14, 1971
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of April 7, 1971 as submitted.
A hearing was held on the petition of the Brockton Edison
for one (1) proposed sole Brockton Edison pole location in
Linden Drive from Jerusalem Road, southerly. The following
persons were present:
Mr. Ernest Massa, Mrs. Kent Savage, Mr. Ernest Wiggans,
Mr. John O'Toole, Mrs. Basil Karoli, and Mr. Joseph Buckley.
They all stated that they would be in favor of a light
being installed as long as it was the old type.
Voted: To take under advisement these recommendations and submit
their approval at a later date.
Voted: '''- advertise for bids for the furnishing and delivering of
Fuel Oil to all Town Departments. The bids to be opened
on April 28, 1971 at 9:45 A.M.
Voted: To grant the following Sunday Licenses:
1. Curtis Compact, Inc.
2. Char-Mil Corp. d/b/a J.J. 's
Voted: To grant the transfer on the license of Bernard J. Salvador,
Jr. d/b/a Salvador's Restaurant to Salvador's Restaurant, Inc. ,
Bernard J. Salvador Mgr., with the approval of the A.B.C.
Commission.
Voted: To sign the Incorporation Papers for John S. .Elliott and
others under the name of Massachusetts Association of
Transportation Constructors, Inc.
Voted: To sign the Incorporation Papers for John Hagerty and others
under the name of Ppeject Open School, Inc.
Voted: To request that Lou Bailey of the Highway Department take
action on the replacing or turning of the catch basins in the
streets of Cohasset, thus preventing any accidents that could
be caused by bicycle tires being caught in the basins as is.
Voted: That the price of the private gas permits will not be decreased.
Voted: To table the request of the Brockton Edison that a light be
installed at the end of Linden Circle.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELF;CTMEN HELD ON APRIL 21, 1971
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of April 14, 1971 as submitted.
Voted: To grant a Sunday License to Cumberland Farms Dairy, Inc. ,
3 Brook Street, Cohasset.
Voted: To set aside the week of April 25, 1971 through May 1, 1971
as Jobs for Veterans week and to issue a proclamation through
the local news media regarding this subject.
Voted: That any and all permits issued for street openings will be
directed by the Board as to where the materials collected
should be dumped.
Voted: Permission was granted to The American Legion Auxilliary to
conduct a Poppy Drive on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May
13, 14 and 15, 1971.
Voted: To authorize the change of name of the South Shore Limousine
Service to the South Shore and Cape Airport Limousine Service,
Inc.
April. 23, 1971
Voted: To grant a new Common Victualler's License to Dave's Pizzas
and Subs, David L. Allison, Ygr. , 3 Brook Street, Cohasset,
subject to the approval of the Board of Health.
Voted: To hold alternate week nite meetings, the first one to be
held on April 28, 1971 at V:00 P.M.
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INTERIM ACTION
April 28, 1971 @ 9:45 A.M.
Bids were opened on Fuel Oil requirements for all town
departments. There was only one bid. Granite City Coal
& Oil Co., Inc. at the net deliveded price of $.157 per
gallon. Cleaning of furnace and all flues @ $24.50 each.
Voted: To take under advisement Granite City's Fuel bid until a
decision is reached.
REGULAR MEET13G OF THE BOA= OF SELECTMIN HELD ON APRIL 28, 1971
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of April 21, 1971 as submitted.
There was one (1) Jury Drawing for Traverse Civil and Criminal,
returnable June 7, 1971. The name drawn was Robert I. Wilson,
2 Spindrift Lane, Cohasset.
Voted: To grant pemission to Richard Aikens to move a building from
149 King Street to 414 North Main Street, Cohasset. The
building will be moved by Carter Raymond of Cohasset. Mr.
Raymond has verified (by phone) that he carries the necessary
liability insurance. Arrangements to be made with the Police
and Fire Departments.
Voted: To grant a Sunday License to Montillio's Pastry Shop.
Voted: To grant a Junk Collector's License to Samuel Ginsberg.
Voted: To grant a Glass II Dealer's License to Dave's Sunoco, 391
Chief Justice Cushing clay, Cohasset for a maximum of 3 cars
only.
Voted: To refer the Incorporation Papers of Joseph Frates and others
under the name of neechwood Associates, Inc., to Chief Feola
for character references.
Voteds To advertise notice for a public hearing to be held at the
Selectmen's office on May 12, 1971 at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
regarding permission for dredging an area alongside Lawrence
Wharf.
Voted: That Saturday May 1, 1971 be declared Cohasset Anti•Litter
Day.
Voted: To appoint Charles F. Dolan of 16 Oak Street as Provisional
Patrolman in the Police Department in accordance with Mass.
Civil Service regulations.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THIS BOAM OF SELECTM@1 HELD ON MAY 5, 1971
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of April 28, 1971 and Interim Action
as submitted.
Voted: To approve the request of Salvador's Restaurant Inc. to serve
alcoholic beverages on Sunday from 12:00 A.M. to 1:00 A.M.
Instead of from 1:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M.
Voted: To grant permission to the Cohasset High School to use the Town
Common and the Cohasset Town Hall for graduation excercises on
Sunday, June 13, 1971 at 3 p.m. In the event of rain, the
alternate date is Monday, June 14, 1971s at 7 p.m.
Voted: To grant permission to the Junior members of the Cohasset
Dramatic Club to present a program at the Town Hall on Sunday,
May 23, 1971 at 7:30 p.m.
Voted: To grant permission to the Boston Gas Co. to install a gas
supply for:
Thomas M. Greco, 209 No. Main St., Cohasset
Voted: To award the contract for Fuel Oil to Granite City Coal A Oil
Co., Inc.
May 79 1971
Voted: To advertise for bids for furnishing Group Hospital, Surgical,
Medical and other Health insurance coverage for the employees
of the Town of Cohasset. The bids will be publicly opened
and read at the Board of Selectmen's office at 10:15 A.M.
on June 2, 1971.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEM HEM ON MAY 129 1971
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of May S, 1971 and Interim Action as
submitted.
Voted: To grant a Sunday License to Hugo's Treats and Boutiques.
A hearing was held on the petition of Harry H. Ritter, Harbor
Master for permission to dredge an area alongside Lawrence
Wharf in Cohasset Harbor. The depth to be made is 4 feet at
mean low water and he estimated that 300 yezrds will be removed.
There were no abutters or departments that were notified present
at the hearing.
Voted: To approve the petition as submitted.
Voted: To sign the Incorporation Papers for Joseph A. Frates and others
under the name of Beechwood Associates, Inc.
Voted: Permission was denied to the Gem Store, Hingham to have the
Treasurer's office open their records of the names and addresses
of Toga Employees so that they may send applications to them.
Voted: To proclaim the week of May 16 thru 22, 1971 as "The week of
the Young Child."
Voted: To complete and return the questionaire sent by the Quincy
Cooperative Manpower Planning System Committee.
Voted-1 To request for transfer from the Reserve Fund $447.97 to be
transferred to the Garden Apartment Study Committee for
payment of:
Adv. in the Patriot Ledger 2/3/71 & 2/10/71
"Proposed Amendment to Zoning By-Laws" $438.48
Mr. Burk Retchem - reimbursement for
copies of maps that he had made. 9.49
$447.97 T
Voted: To authorize Harry Ritter, Harbor Master to notify the
Brockton Edison Co. to remove the light on the pole it is
presently located on and place it on the next. The area
said light is located at is Fisherman's Float and Lawrence
Wharf.
Voted: To authorize the Police Dept. to lock the gates at Sandy
Beach at 11:00 P.M.
Voted: To appoint two new members to the Council for Aging as
follows:
Paula E. Logan Marguerite B. Drake
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INTERIM ACTION
May 13, 1971
Voted: To appoint the Personnel Board as the Bargaining Agent for
collective bargaining.
REGULAR MUTING OF THE BOARD OF SELEC'DW HELD ON MAY 19, 1971
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of May 12, 1971 as submitted, and
Interim Action.
Voted: To approve and sign the contract with Granite City Coal & Oil
Co.
Voted: To instruct the Town Treasurer to withdraw the sum of $872.68
from interest on deposit in the Cohasset Savings Bank on the
account of Charles Perkins Cemetery Fund, and deposit this
amount in the General Fund for the care of the Green Gate
Cemetery.
Voted: To instruct the Town Treasurer pay to the South Shore Regional
School District the installment of $5,090.25. to the 1971
Town Assessment of $20,361.00.
Voted: To grant an Auctioneer License to A. Fred Petersen, 249
Jerusalem Read, Cobasset.
Voted: To grant permission to the Sttait Post No. 3169, Veterans of
Foreign Wars to solicit on the following days May 27, 28 and
29, 1971 for their annual Poppy Drive for disabled veterans
and to assist the widows and orphans.
Voted: To grant permission to the Best= Gas Co. To:
run approx. more or loss 800' of 2" main on Beachwood
Street, Cohasset from intersection of Norman Todd &
Beechwood St. easterly 900' towards So. Main Street.
Voted: To request the Town Accountant inform Foster Bordman that
permission has been granted to insure on a separate policy
the now John Bean Rotomist Sprayer.
Voted: The following appointment was matte by the Selectmen and the
Boards of the Water and Sewer Commissioners:
David B. Buckley was appointed as a member of the
Boards of dater and Sewer Commissioners to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation of Henry W. Ainslie, Jr.
REGULAR MBETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HEIR ON MAY 26, 1971
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of May 19, 1971 as submitted.
There was a public meeting on the requests of the abutters
of Sandy Beach to have action taken on disturbances (speeding,
noise, vandalism etc.) caused by disorderly conduct that have
occured on Sandy Beach and the Parking Area. The following
persons were in attendance:
Lou Bailey, Chief Randolph Feola, Patroman Richard Barrows,
Richard Mantz, L. Bmmitt Holt, Hollis T. Gleason and twenty two
(22) abutters.
The suggestions given as a solution to these problems were:
1. A mooring chain to be placed on the fences at the
entrance 6 exit of beach.
2. Parking Lot Posts should be taken out as they are
used as a plaything for the kids.
3. To have speed berms placed at various intervals in
the Parking Lot to reduce speeding.
4. Berms to be placed north and south on Atlantic Ave.
S. Suggested sign to be placed at entrance: "Careful
Speed Berms Here, Do Not Go Over 25 Miles An Hour"
6. Request the town hire two new policemen so that there
can be a patrolman present at all tines.
Voted: Per a hand vote (9 to have the posts removed - 13 opposed) not
to remove the posts at this time.
Voted: To have speed berms placed at various intervals in the Sandy
Mach Parking Lot that will conform with the State Public
Safitty regulations, excluding N. and S. of Atlantic Ave.
Voted: To grant permission to Girl Scout Troop #333 for their "Girl
Scout Glass Recycling Project" to be held on the week of June
12 thru 19, 1971. The collection barrels will be placed
at the following locations:
1 @ West Corner
1 @ Brewster Road
1 @ Cove
1 @ Sandy Beach
1 @ Beechwood Corner
1 @ Center of Town
MAY 26, 1971 SELECTMEN'S MEETING (CONTINUED)
Voted: To write to Mrs. Mary Jane E. McArthur to send the Town's
appreciation and for presenting the flag in memory of her
father, Louis J. Doyle, World, War I Veteran. This flag
will be flows at the Veterans'& Memorial Park, commencing on
Memorial Day, May 31, 1971.
Voteds To grant permission to Louise Mahoney, Girl Scout Leader,
Brighten, for her Troop to use Wheelwright Park for a camping
trip to be held on June 12, 1971 providing they get a permit
for outdoor cooking from the Fire Department.
Voted: To grant permission to the Blue Hill Girl Scouts for the use
of Wheelwright Park for its day camp June 23, 25, 28, and July
2, 1971. The Town Hall is available June 23 and June 25, 1971
for rain days.
Voted: To send a $4600 check to the Norfolk Registry of Deeds to
record the permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources
to the Town of Cohasset for theproposed dredging of Cohasset
Harbor.
Voted: To accept with regret the resignation of G. Scott Stseves from
the Cohasset Planning Board.
Voted: To grant a Bowling License to the Community Center of Cohasset,
Inc., 3 North Main Street, Cohasset.
There was two (2) Jury Drawings for Traverse Criminal, returnable
the second Monday of July. The names drawn were:
Leslie G. Thompson, 56 Oak Street
John A. Wright, 6 Reservoir Road
RBGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JUNE 2, 1971
All Present
Voted: To accept the minutes of May 26, 1971 as submitted.
There was a public meeting of the proposals of the abutters
of Wheelwright Park to have action taken on disturbances
(Noise, fires without permit, camping overnight without permission
of the Selectmen, etc.) caused by disorderly conduct. The
following persons were in attendance:
Burke Ketchem, Richard Murphy and George W. Cook
Voted: To have signs placed at both entrances to Wheelwright Park
placing limits of camping without written permission from the
Board of Selectmen.
Voted: That the Town is not obligated to pay for the office visit of
Patrolman Frederick L. Huntwork to Dr. Milton J. Berlad, M.D.
under Article 35 of the Annual Town Meeting held on March 10,
1970.
Bids were opened on hospital, medical and surgical coverage
for Town group insurance for Active and Retired employees
and dependents under age sixty-five together with insurance
for those sixty-five years of age and over. There was only
one (1) bid as follows:
Blue Cross-Blue Shield
Employee only $18.93 per month
Employee with Dependents 49.20
ONE 10.40
Voted: To take this bid under advisement.
Voted: To write to Sen. Allan R. McKinnon and Rep. George C. Young
to request them to support House Bill #55%, which revises the
Chapter 90 and Chapter 81 distribution laws.
Voted: To fill out and return the questionaire submitted by the
Community Economic Developement Div., Small Buisness Admin.
which will aid them in assisting Towns in their 502 Loan
Program etc.
Voted: To grant permission to the Cohasset Woman's Club to reserve
the Town Hall for their 1971/72 club meetings as follows':
October 4, 1971 February 7, 1972
November 1, 1971 March 6, 1972
December 6, 1971 April 3, 1972
INTERIM ACTION
June 3, 1971
Voted: To advertise for bids for the purchase of a new 1971 truck
and in part payment thereof, an allowance for a trade-in of
the 1960 Ford 3/4 Ton Dump Truck, as is, in use by the
Highway Department at the present time. The bids to be
opened on June 23, 1971 at 8:30 p.m. at the Board of Selectmen's
Office, Town Hall, Cohasset.
Voted: To advertise the Town of Cohasset Harbor Department's
Application for Mooring Location and the Cohasset Harbor
Mooring Regulations and Boat Registration.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ROAM OF SELECTHO HEIR ON JUKE 9, 1971
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of June 2, 1971 and Interim Action
as submitted.
Voted: To forward to Town Counsel the notification of four (4)
accidents that have occured in Cohasset. To request Town
Counsel attempt to see if the Town can collect for the
damage. (see List)
Voted: To grant permission to the Central Committee of the Village
Fair to use the Town Hall for the Village Fair on the following
dates:
Wednesday night, December 1, 1971
Thursday, December 2, 1971
Friday, December 3, 1971
Saturday (until midnight) December 4, 1971
John Floreascu was present to request permission to hold a
Band Concert on the Common on July 17, 1971 between the hours
of 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. They are being sponsored by Touch.
Voted: A tentative approval was granted to hold the Band Concert on the
requested date providing the Board of ,Selectmen be kept
informed of the arrangements being made so that they may grant
their complete approval at a later date.
Voted: To request that the utility cost which is now $5.49 per month
be assumed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for two (2)
flashing Beacons located as follows:
1. On a traffic Island at the end of Sohier Street
that intersects Chief Justice Cushing Way.
2. Directly across from the above mentioned Traffic
Island on Chief Justice Cushing Way.
Voted: To request the Highway Department paint "No Swimming" on the
Mill and Cunningham Bridges.
Voted: To advertise all Town business in the South Shore Mirror
Instead of the Patriot Ledger (Chapter 40, Section 4B).
Voted: To appoint Mrs. Arnold Weeks as U.S. National Chairman for
United Nations Day 1971 in Cohasset.
Voted: To proclaim October 24TH as United Nations Day in Cohasset.
Voted: To instruct the Town Treasurer that the perpetual care and
the rates for lots will be set at the same for Beechwood and
Woodside Cemeterys.
JUNE 99 1971 SELECTMEN'S MEETING (Continued)
Voted: To write to the Lions Club of Cohasset expressing the
Town's appreciation for the painting of the Cohasset
Bus Station Waiting Room.
Voted: To write to Lou Bailey and the Highway Department expressing
the Town's appreciation for their quick response in placing
the Speed Berms at Sandy Beach as requested.
Voted: To appoint the following men as Assistant Harbor Masters and
Special Police Officers for Night Patrol at the Harbor:
James Sheerin, Elm Street, Cohasset
David H. Williams, P.O. Box 128, Cohasset
John E. Kenney, 53 Beechwood Street, Cohasset
Voted: To obtain a ruling from Town Counsel on questions submitted by
the Cohasset Housing Authority regarding the construction of
housing for the elderly within the town.
Voted: To go on summer schedule as of June 23Rd. Next regular meeting
after this date will be held on July 7TH, and by-weekly thereafter.
The next evening meeting will be held also on July 7, 1971.
Voted: To request for transfer from the Reserve Fund $600.00 to be
transferred to Folio 37A Non-Contributory Pensions, to pay
Mr. James Sullivan a n additional $300.00 per year in
accordance with Chapter 617,Acts of 1970.
June 11, 1971
Voted: To grant permission to-,Girl Scout Troop 000 to sell candy
at the Town Dump on
Voted: To award the cont et for Health Insurance for Town Employees
to Blue Cross-Blue Shield for extended benefits as follows:
Single Person $18.93 per month
Family 49.20 " to
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JtNE 16, 1971
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of June 9, 1971 and Interim Action
as submitted.
Voted: To appoint Lawrence Figuelredo as Special Police Officer for
Wheelwright Park.
Voted: To fill out and return the Massachusetts Selectmen's Association
State Tax Questionaire.
Voted: To grant permission to the Beeehwood Congregational Church to
use Pratt Park for their Annual Flea Market and Lawn Party on
July 24, 1971. If there is any overflow they may use the
upper end of the Beechwood Ball Park.
Voted: To grant permission to Saint Anthony's CYO of Cohasset to hold
a dance in the Town Hall Parking Lot on Saturday, August 7,
1971 from 8:00 to 12:00 P.M. In the event of rain permission
is granted to use the Town Hall.
Voted: To write a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers requesting
that they issue a permit as soon as possible to dredge Cohasset
Harbor.
Voted: To grant a Common Victualler License, subject to the approval
of the Board of Health to William V. Budd d/b/a Cheese Imports,
35 So. Rain Street, Cohasset.
Voted: To grant the following Sunday Entertainment Licenses to the
South Shore Music Circus, subject to the approval of the
Department of Public Safety. (List)
Voted: To write a letter to the Army Corp. of Engineers requesting
that they make a survey of James Brook to eleviate flooding
conditions of same.
Voted: To write a letter to the Department of Marine Fisheries to
find out whether they consider the job of Clam Warden a
full time (24 hour day) or part-time job. If it is a part
time job, how much time is required?
Voted: To issue a Temporary Commercial Clam Permit, upon receiving
a written application, to John Pattison. This permit can
be revoked at the will of the Selectmen and is restricted to
clamming for only five (5) days and the clamming must be done
beyond the Bars. Two to one vote with Mrs. Murray and Henry
Ainslie in favor and Arthur Clark opposed.
Voted: To write to Senator Edward W. Brook to find out how the Town
of Cohasset can be declared eligible for the Special Federal
Flood Insurance.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JUTE 23, 1971
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of June 16, 1971 as submitted.
Voted: To grant permission to the 'Senior Girl Scout Troop #333 to
place Glass Recycling Barrels at the Town Dump, subject to
the approval of the Board of Health.
Voted: To reappoint Mrs. Arlene S. Cline to the Council for Aging.
Bids were opened on a new 1971 truck for the use of the
Highway Department and in part payment thereof, an allowance
for a trade-in of the 1962 3/4 Ton Pickup Truck, as is, in use
by that department at the present time. There was only one
(1) bid as follows:
Cohasset Motors Inc. List Price, New Truck $4,957.84
Less Taxes 324.84
Ipess 1962 3/4 Ton
Pickup Trade In 673.00
Discount, if any Inc.
Net Delivered Price $3,960.00
Voted: To take this bid under advisement with the Highway Department.
Voted: To request Town Counsel place a loin of $5,000.00 on all
�r property owned by Mr. Joseph A. Kealey in the Town of Cohasset
because he has been in violation of a convenent signed by
him in January, 1971, wherein he covented to post a $5,000.00
Bond for completion of drainage work on N. Main Street. This
work was to have been completed by May 30, 1971 and has not
been.
Voted: To request Maurice O'Donnell issue no further permits be
granted to Joseph A. Kealey in his Cedar Acres sub-division.
The Board also request->that the permit on Lot 24C issued to
Joseph A. Kealey on May 21, 1971 be immediately rescinded.
Voted: To appoint Thomas E. Morse, 30 Forest Ave., Cohasset as a
member to the Cohasset Planning Board to furfill the vacancy
of G. Scott Steeves.
Voted: To recind the Temporary Commercial Clam Permit issued to
John Pattison for being in violation of the Clam Regulations
of Cohasset by digging in an area not covered by the permit.
Voted: To appoint Harry Ritter as a member of the Government Island
Committee to fill the vacancy of Clifford J. Dickson.
Voted: To recind the vote to fill out the Massachusetts Selectmen's
Association State Tax Questionaire.
Voted: To have a "Slow Children" Sign placed at Beechwood and Todd Rd.
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Voted: To grant permission to the Cohasset Dramatic Club to use the
Town Hall for the purpose of producing its seasonal plays.
The dates that have been approved are as follows:
November 11, 12, 13 and 20, 1971
The 20TH is a tentative date as requested.
February 17, 18, and 19, 1972
April 20, 21 and 22, 1972
Voted: To grant permission to The Most Worshipful Grants Dodge of
Ancient Free and Accepted Masons to use the Blact Rock Beach
for the purpose of holding their annual Clam Bake, on Saturday,
August 21, 1971.
Voted: To rescind the Common Victualler's License that was granted
In error to William V. Budd d/b/a Cheese Imports, 35 So. Main
Street, Cohasset.
JULY 1, 1971
Voted: To appoint Mr. Robert D. Londergan, 25 Fernway, Cohasset as
Associate Member of the Board of Appeals .
Voted: To award the contract for the purchase of a new 1971 truck
to Cohasset Motors, Inc. for the net Delivered price of $3,960.00.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HEIR ON JULY 7, 1971
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of June 23, 1971 and Interim Action as
submitted.
Voted: To file the application for the issuance of a Special Town Hall
License before the expiration date of August 1, 1971 for a fee
twenty-five ($25.00) dollars.
Voted: To refer the dog complaint of Mrs. Henry Lantz against the dog
owned by Mr. Clifton Jones to Chief Feola for his investigation
and recommendations.
Voted: To set up a dog hearing on the complaint of Mrs. Henry Lantz and
Mr. James Brennan on the German Shepard dog owned by Mr. & Mrs.
Clifton Jones, 82 Pleasant Street. Hearing to be held on July
21, 1971 at 8:30 P.M.
Voted: To notify Mr. Clifton Jones that his dog shall be restrained
within his premises at all times until a decision is reached at
the hearing to be held on July 21, 1971. The dog should be
restrained on a reinforced chain, not rope, of a suitable
strength for his size.
Voted: To grant permission to the Boston Gas to make repairs at valves
at:
Jerusalem Road & Forest Ave., Cohasset.
Voted: To complete and return the Massachusetts Civil Defense Agency
two-way radio inventory of all Town Departments.
Voted: To grant permission to the Boston Gas to install a gas supply for:
Mr. Arria - 66 Brewster Rd., Cohasset
Voted: To have the Highway Department place two (2) refuse receptacles on
Black Rock Beach.
Voted: To call Foster Boardman to see if Ray Remick's boat, which is to be
used for Harbor Patrol, can be included in the Town's Insurance
Policy.
Voted: To forward Mrs. Richardson White's letter to Town Counsel for a
ruling.
July 8, 1971
Voted: To sign the contract with Blue Cross-Blue Shield for the year
July 1., 1971 to July 1, 1972.
July 14, 1971
Voted: To grant a Sunday Entertainment License to Salvador's Restaurant,
subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Public Safety
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JULY 21, 1971
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of July 7, 1971 as submitted and Interim
Action.
A Dog Hearing was held at 8:30 P.M. on the complaint of Mrs.
Judy Lantz and Mr. James Brennan on the German Shepard Dog
owned by Mr. & Mrs. Clifton Jones. The following persons
were in attendance:
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Lantz and their three (3) children, Mr. &
Mrs. James Brennan, Mr. & Mrs. Clifton Jones and their daughter.
Mr. & Mrs. Lantz, their children and Mr. & Mrs. Brennan
stated that the dog had bitten the child while off the leash
on the Brennon's property. Mr. & Mrs. Jones stated that the
dog was not off the leash and was bitten in their yard after
the children tormented the dog. Niether family saw the actual
incident. The Lantz and Jones properties abutt each other.
Voted: To notify Mr. & Mrs. Clifton Jones that if they wish to keep
their German Shephard dog, they will have to keep him fenced
within their premises at all times. The fence shall be of a
suitable strength, such as chain link, with a substantial gate
that has a latch that children will not be able to get at.
Voted: To advertise a hearing to be held on the application of the
Mobil Oil Co. for increased underground storage of gasoline
at premises, Chief Justice Cushing Way. Hearing to be held
on August 4, 1971 at 10:15 o'clock A.M.
Voted: To grant the following building permits:
1. Charles W. MacGregor, 112 Jerusalem Rd. for
partial fencing of Lot #9 and Lot #10
2. Hagerty Co., 38 Parker Avenue for a wood frame
room for the storage of gifts and accessories.
Voted: To notify Mrs. Eileen Shea, that she will have to restrain
her dog within her own premises at all times.
Voted: To sign and return the Memorandum of Understanding with the
Dept. of Public Works regarding the assignment of funds for
the improvement of Elm St., Chapter 90 Construction Work.
Voted: To sign the Idemnification Agreement which will hold Ray
Remick harmless from any damage which may occur by the Town
using his boat for Harbor Patrol.
Voted: To grant permission to the Boston Gas Co. to install a gas
supply for:
Joseph McNarmara, 46 Forest Ave., Cohasset
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July 21, 1971 Meeting (Continued)
Voted: To grant permission to the Boston Gas to repair the gas leaks
at various locations as follows:
Jerusalem Rd., @ Jerusalem Rd. Drive
15 Rustic Drive
Jerusalem Rd. @ Black Rock Rd.
Forest Ave. Pole #42
66 Howe Rd.
90 Beach St. Pole 7/16
Stevens Lane @ Pole #1
137 North Main St.
104 Elm St.
Voted: To grant permission to the Boston Gas Co. to repair the gas
leaks at various locations as follows:
50 Reservoir Road
South Main St. @ Spring St.
Summer St. @ Sankey Rd.
43 King Street
55 Summer St.
Voted: To set the date for a Hatch Act Hearing on the Town Sewer System
extensions as the main sewers to the treatment plant must run
through a meadow adjacent to James Brook. The date set for the
hearing is August 18, 1971 at 7L30 P.M.
Voted: To advertise for a hearing to be held on the Jones Act for the
purpose of extending the Town's sewer collection system. The
sewer runs through a marsh which is connected to Cohasset Cove
by an open pipe and the short section of fill which must be
placed over the proposed pipe to obtain minimum required cover.
The date set for the hearing is August 18, 1971 at 8:45 P.M.
Voted: To send a letter of regret to Flora M. Littlejohn for her
resignation as Clerk and Asst. Treasurer with thanks for her
ten (10) years of service to the Town.
Voted: To place a "Slow Children" Sign on Lamberts Lane.
Voted: To appoint Edwin Young, 38 Reservoir Road as a member of
the Government Island Committee.
Voted: To correct the sign at Otis Street to read Otis Ave. and replace
the "Private Way" Sign as it was stolen.
Voted: To request for transfer from the Reserve Fund $256.00 to be
transferred to the Building Inspector Folio to pay for 1,000
Building Codes that need to be printed.
JULY 26, 1971
Voted: To request for transfer from the Reserve Fund $225.00 to be
transferred to the Highway Dept. Folio to pay for the repair of
the gates at Sandy Beach.
JULY 28, 1971 (Interim Action)
Voted: To grant a Building Permit to John Burke, 46 Stockbridge St.
for moving the kitchen wall out 5' x 8' over existing foundation.
Voted: To refer the Dog Complaint of Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Pompeo Jr.
against Mrs. Eileen Shea's Husky Dog to Chief Feola for his
investigation and recommendations.
Voted: To set up a dog hearing on the request of Mrs. Eileen Shea
regarding the descision that was reached on her Husky dog
pertaining to Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Ponko's complaint that her
dog had bitten their pet goat. The hearing is to be held
on August 4, 1971 at 10:30 A.M.
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Voted: To have the curve on top of the slight hill on Lamberts Lane
marked by Symbol Warning Signs in both directions to prevent
any accidents from occuring.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON AUGUST 4, 1971
All Present
Voted: To approve the minut es of July 21, 1971 as submitted and
Interim Action.
Mr. F. William Swaine and two (2) other representatives
from the Department of the Army Corps of Engineers, Mr.
Gilbert Tower and Mr. Ed Pratt were present to discuss what
measures can be taken to prevent the periodic flooding of
James Brook. Mr. Swaine stated that they can do a preliminary
survey of James Brook but they can give assistance for a
local drainage problem as Hud would provide this. The Army
Corps do not have a cost sharing project but they can provide
technical assistance at this time. The Army Corps could
recommend nonstructural measures. Mr. Swaine and his two
representatives and Mr. Tower are to inspect this area today.
The Army Corps of Engineers will submit a report to the
Selectmen before Labor Day of their findings.
There was a hearing on the application of Mobil Oil Co. for
additional underground storage of 5,000 gallons of gasoline
at Chief Justice Cushing Way for retail sale. There were
no objectors.
Voted: To grant the license for the additional underground storage
of gasoline to Mobil Oil Co., Chief Justice Cushing Way,
Cohasset.
A Dog Hearing was held upon the request of Mrs. Eileen Shea
regarding the restraining order that was placed on her
Husky Dog after receiving a complaint against her dog by
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Pompeo.
Mrs. Shea was the only person present.
Mrs. Shea stated that her dog did not bite Mr. & Mrs. Pompeo's
pet goat and that it would prove a hardship to her if her
dog has to be restrained. The do- barks constantly which
bothers her neighbors, when restrained.
Voted: To remove the restraining order that was placed on Mrs. Eileen
Shea's Husky Dog.
Mrs. Pegram and eleven (11) representatives from the Senior
Girl Scout Troop of Shimizu, Japan presented the Board of
Selectmen with their greetings and a Wind Chime from the
Mayor of Shimizu. The Selectmen presented each girl with a
Bicentennial Book, a Bicentennial Coin to be presented by
them, to their Mayor and a Cohasset Rotary Club Bannar to be
presented to the Shimizu City Rotary Club.
AUGUST 4, 1971 SELECTMEN'S MEETING (CONTINUED)
Voted: To write to the Honarable Torajiro Satoo, Mayor of Shimizu
City, Japan to express the Board of Selectmen's greetings
and appreciation for the beautiful Wood Chime that was
presented to them by the eleven lovely representatives of
the Senior Girl Scouts of Shimizu City, Japan.
Voted: To accept with regret the resignation of Ira Stoughton from
the Cohasset Personnel Committee with thanks for the excellent
job he has done on the Board for many years.
Voted: To grant Frank Infusino's request that the following flags
be ordered:
2 4 x 6 flags
2 5 x 8 flags
2 8 x 12 flags
Voted: To grant permission to Mr. John C. Nott to hold his dancing
classes in the Town Hall on the requested dates as follows:
October 30, 1971
November 6, 1971
December 11, 1971
December 18, 1971
February 11, 1972
March 4, 1972
March 24, 1972
April 14, 1972
AUGUST 13, 1971
Voted: To grant a Weekday Entertainment License to Dave's Pizzas and
Subs,; 3 Brook Street, Cohasset.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HEIR ON AUGUST 18, 1971
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of August 4, 1971 as submitted and Interim Action
of August 13, 1971.
Hearings were held in the downstairs auditorium on the Hatch Act at 7:30
P.M. and Jones Act at 8:45 P.M. in connection with the Town of Cohasset
sewer system extensions. Present at these two hearings were Mr. Paul
Berger, Engineer for Fay, Spofford and Thorndike, Inc., Sewer Commissioner
Chairman, Rocco F. Laugelle, John F. Hubbard representing the Conservation
Commission, Town Counsel, J. Blake Thaxter, Jr. and twelve interested
Citizens.
Voted: To request the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Natural Resources
to approve and accept the Town of Cohasset sewer system extensions under both
the Hatch Act and the Jones Act respectively.
There was a Jury Drawing for Traverse and Criminal, returnable September 13,
1971. The name drawn was Ruth Mitchell, 21 Brewster Road.
Voted: To sign the notorized statement by the Town Clerk as to the enumeration of
inhabitants of the Town of Cohasset as 7276, dated June 16, 1971, and re-
turn to John F. X. Davoren, Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Voted: To close the flats in Little Harbor, effective immediately until further
notice.
Voted: To notify Ellery C. S. Sidney, Shellfish Constable of the above vote, and
request that he post signs in the area to this affect. Notify Police by
copy of letter.
Voted: To write to Mr. H. Arnold Carr, Shellfish Biologist, Division of Marine
Fisheries and inquire as to whether any funds are available for a program
to rid the algae that are smothering the clams, or if they have a program
of their own to send men to do the work in this respect.
Voted: To write to the Stop and Shop, Inc. in respect to the numerous complaints
received of the noise and disturbance caused by delivery trucks all hours
of the night at the Stop and Shop Supermarket on Route 3A.
Voted: To restrict parking at Government Island to Cohasset residents only by
identification of Sandy Beach Stickers, available at the Police Department,
effectively immediately. (notify Police Department).
Voted: To request a transfer from the Advisory Committee for the Tree and Park
Department for maintenance and repairs at Milliken Field in the amount of
$677.75.
August 26, 1971
A request was made of the Advisory Committee for a transfer for medical
expenses for injuries to the Police and Fire Department personnel in the
amount of $200.00.
LNT EIQL ACTION
AUGUST 31, 1971
Voted: To grant seven (7) Out of Town Beach Stickers for permission
to park at Government Island. (See List)
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON SEPTEMBER 1, 1971
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of August 18, 1971 as submitted and
Interim Action.
Voted: To send a $4.00 check to the Norfolk Registry of Deeds to
record the permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources
to the Town of Cohasset for their sewer system extensions
under the Hatch Act and the Jones Act, File No. DF-685-M.
Voted: To grant permission to Project Touch to hold a Rock Concert
on September 19, 1971 between the hours of 2 thru 6 P.M. at
Miliken Field.
Voted: To proclaim October 24, 1971 as United Nations Day in Cohasset.
Voted: To write to Cohasset Colonials requesting the names and addresses
of the employees that Mr. Hagerty wishes the Selectmen grant
out-of-town stickers to, so that they may park at Government
Island. The list shall then be forwarded to the Government
Island Committee so that a decision can be reached.
Voted: Not to approve the application for a Junk Collectors License
of Mrs. Patricia K. Barlow, 482 Jerusalem Road, Cohasset.
Voted: To appoint the Election Officers for 1972 as required by
Chapter 431, Acts of 1960 governing State Elections. (see
list)
Voted: To appoint John H. Winters III, 13 Pratt Court, Cohasset as
Assistant Harbor Master and Special Police Officer for night
patrol at the harbor.
Voted: To permit replacement bonds be printed and issued for the
4.40 % School Project Loan Act of 1948 bonds due March 1, 1987.
SEPTEMBER 7, 1971
IVoted: To hold a Inter-departmental Meeting of all boards and department
heads at 8:00 P.M., September 30, 1971 at the Town Hall.
SEPTEMBER 15, 1971 C 2:30 P.M.
Voted: To write a letter to Blake Thaxter Town Counsel and give the
Board's approval for him to get extra fees for legal work
on easments in connection with the Cohasset Sewerage Project.
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REGUTAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON SEPTEMBER 15, 1971
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of September 1, 1971 as submitted and
Interim Action.
There was one (1) Jury Drawing for Traverse Civil and Criminal,
returnable October 1, 1971. The name drawn was John H. Meyer,
181 Border Street, Cohasset.
Voted: To establish a new Policy for the opening and closing of the
Town Hall. Keys will be made available to each Committee or Board
Chairman and it will be thiec responsibility to see that various
items are attended to. (see list)
Voted: To write to the Stop and Shop, Inc. again in respect to the
numerous complaints received of the noise and disturbances
caused by delivery trucks between the hours of 12:00 A.M. thru
6:30 A.M. at the Stop and Shop Supermarket on Route 3A.
Voted: To write Blake Thaxter, Town Counsel to see if he can make an
ordinance that will control the disturbances caused by delivery
trucks at all hours of the night.
Voted: To authorize the Town Accountant that $117.00 shall be taken
out of the budget of Town Hall Repairs to pay for a new all
steel track fitted with ball bearing nylon carriers for the
Main Act Curtain in the Town Hall.
Voted: To refer the Dog Complaint of Mr. Adam Foti against Mrs. John
Hayes`s two German Shephard Dogs to Chief Feola for his
investigation and recommendations.
Voted: To proclaim October 3 thru October 9, 1971 as "National Employ
the Handicapped Week"in Cohasset.
Voted: To grant permission to the Blue Hill Girl Scout Council, Inc.
to use the Town Hall for their afternoon meetings between the
hours of 2:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. The dates that have been
approved are as follows:
September 21, 1971 January 4, 11, 18, 25, 1972
October 5, 12, 19, 26, 1971 February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 1972
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 1971 March 7, 14, 21, 28, 1972
December 7, 14, 21, 28, 1971 April 4, 11, 18, 25, 1972
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 1972
Voted: To resume regular weekly meetings as of September 29, 1971
SEPTEMBER 22, 1971
Voted: To advertise for bids for Chapter 90 Maintenance Work to be
done on Cunningham Bridge and Cat Dam. The bids are to be
opened on October 13, 1971 at 10:15 A.M.
INTERIM ACTION (CONTINUED)
September 23, 1971
Voted: To refund $20.00 to John Pattison as his Commercial Clam Permit
was revoked.
September 28, 1971.
Voted: To authorize Dave Truesdell that he may issue thirty (30) copies
of Cohasset's history to Mr. Richard Silvia with the stipulation
that they should be just used in the classroom and not taken
home.
Voted: To appoint Charles F. Dolan as Permanent Patrolman under Civil
Service.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECUUN HELD ON SEPTEMBER 29, 1971
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of September 15, 1971 as submitted and
Interim Action.
There were two (2) Jury Drawings, returnable November 1, 1971
as follows:
The name drawn for Traverse Criminal. was Rocco F.
Laugelle, 18 Norfolk Road, Cohasset.
The name drawn for Traverse Civil and Criminal was
Lawrence E. Townley, 6 Woodland Drive, Cohasset.
Voted: To ,rant permission to the New England Telephone and Telegraph
Co.to lay and maintain underground conduits and manholes, with
the wires and cables to be placed therein, under the surface
of the following; public way or ways:-
Chief Justice Cushing Highway - From existing conduit in Chief
Justice Cushing Highway, approximately 510' southeasterly from
Beechwood Street, approximately 870' of conduit and one (1)
manhole.
Also permission is ;ranted to lay and maintain underground
conduits, manholes, cables and wires in the above or intersect-
ing public ways for the purpose of making connections with
such poles and buildings as it may desire for distributing
purposed.
Voted: To grant permission to the Brockton Edison Company to relocate
poles, wires, cables and fixtures, including the necessary
sustaining and protecting fixtures along and across the following
way:-
South Main Street from Summer Street, Northwesterly Two (2)
Poles
Voted: To hold a public hearing on the application of Mr. Richard
R. Dailey for a year round Retail Package Goods Store License
for the sale of Wine and Malt Beverages. The hearing will be
held on October 20, 1971 at 8:15 P.M. in the Selectmen's Office
at the Town Hall.
Voted: To accept with regret George Benedict's resignation as a member
of the Conservation Commission and the South Shore Mosquito
Project with thanks and appreciation for a job well done.
Voted: To write a letter to Mrs. Eileen Shea requesting that she restrain
her dog "EriciO from going on Mr. Walter Bohmar's property at 49
Pleasant Street.
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SEPTEMBER 29, 1971 SELECTMEN MEETING (CONTINUED)
Voted: To request that Mr. Adam Foti and Mr. John Hayes be present at
the Selectmen's Office on Wednesday, October 13, 1971 at 11:00
A.M. to discuss the doh; complaint made by Mr. Foti against the
dogs owned by Mr. Hayes for barking continually.
Voted: To request Chief Feola investigate heed's Corner and forward
his recommendations on the traffic problems that exist there
to the Selectmen.
Voted: To write a letter to the Hingham Water Co. stating that the
Board of Selectmen are opposed to the 28% increase in the
water rates being applied for by the Hingham Water Department.
Voted: To increase the Gas Permit Fees from $3.00 to $6.00.
Interim Action
September 30, 1971
Voted: To advertise for a hearing; to be held on the application of
Eric G. Pearson, 72 Church St. , Cohasset for a license for the
increased storage of flammable liquids at premises 827 Chief
Justice Cushing Highway, Cohasset, Mass. Underground: 11,000
gallons of flammable liquid (5,000 increase - Gasoline 3,000
- Drain Oil k)000 - Fuel Oil 1,000) for retail use. The
Hearing will be held on Wednesday, October 20, 1971 at 9:00 P.M.
o'clock in the Selectmen's Office at the Town Hall.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON OCTOBZR, 6, 1971
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of September 29, 1971 as submitted and
Interim Action.
Voted: To grant permission to the Boaton -Jas Co. to run supplies for:
John Barrett - 457 Beechwood St.
Steve Baker - 55 Blackhorse Lane
Voted: To accept the resignation of Louis J. Simeone as a Patrolman on
the Cohasset Police Department with congratulations and good luck
on his retirement after serving the townspeople of Cohasset for
forty (40) years.
Voted: To certify that Sgt. Richard Barrow of the Police Department
was hurt in the line of duty and there-fore his medical bill should
be paid by the Town.
Voted: To send a copy of the vote regarding Sgt. Barrow to the Advisory
Committee and request that the transfer for medical expenses for
injuries to the Police and Fire Department personnel in the amount
of $200.00 be reconsidered.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE, BOARD OF SELECTM34 HELD ON OCTOBER 13, 1971
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of October 6, 1971 as submitted.
Bids were opened for Chapter 90 Maintenance Work to be performed
on Cunningham Bridge on Atlantic Ave. and Cat Dam on Nichol's
Rd. , both in the Town of Cohasset. The bids submitted are as
follows:
1. Paragon Contracting Corp. Total Price $3,185.00
P.O. Box 513, Attlebor, Mass. No. of days 30
2. South Shore Waterproofing Co. Total Price $3,777.00
782 Temple St. , Duxbury, Mass. No. of days 30
3. Aspen Corp. Total Price $5,965.00
117 Acton St. , Carlisle, Mass. No. of days 21
Voted: To take these bids under advisement and refer them to Louis C.
Bailey, Highway Surveyor for his recommendations.
A meeting was held upon the request of Mr. Adam Foti regarding
a complaint against the dogs owned by Mr. John Hayes for their
barking at various hours of the day.
CMrs. Hayes was the only person present.
Mrs. Hayes stated that she has given her female german shepherd
dog; (Gretchen) away as she was the one that did most of the
barking. She has kept their male german shepherd dog (Patrick)
as he acts as a watchdog and only barks when someone comes to
the door. She state that no other neighbors ever complained
about her dogs before.
Voted: To dismiss the case against Mr. & Firs. Hayes 's dogs.
Voted: To appoint Louis J. Simeone, 7 Norfolk Rd. , as a Constable of
Cohasset.
Voted: To refer the Incorporation Papers of Mrs. Matthew (Francis E.)
Sullivan to Chief Feola for character references.
Voted: To grant permission to the Boston Gas to run approx. 125' of 2"
main on Black Horse Lane, Cohasset from existing main to reach
new house for Steve Baker at #55.
Voted: To grant permission to Mrs. Richard Alemian, Leader of Brownie
Troop #372 to use the Town Hall on October 20, 27 and November
17, 1971.
Voted: To appoint Charles F. Dolan, 16 Oak Wit., Cohasset as Permanent
Patrolman under Civil Service.
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REGULAR MELTING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HLLD ON OCTOBER 20, 1971
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of October 13, 1971 as submitted.
A meeting was held at 8:00 P.M. to discuss the improvement of
Miliken Field. These persons were in attendence as follows:
Mr. James, Caretaker of Miliken Field Mr. Collins, Coach
Mr. Megna, Supt. of Schools Mr. Dorr, Athletic Director
Mr. McCarthy, Chairman, Recreation
Commission
All the persons in attendence agreed to work together and
follow a course of action which will remedy the problems
that exist providing funds will be made available in the
next budget.
A Public Hearin- was held on the application of The Wine and
Cheese Importer, Inc. , Richard R. Dailey, Manager for a year
round Wine and Malt Beverage Retail Package Goods Store License.
There were no objectors .
Voted: To grant a liquor license for 1971 to The Wine and Cheese Importer,
Inc. with the stipulation that if Mr. Dailey discontinues the
Cheese business, he will. give up the Wine and Malt Beverage License
also. The granting of this license is subject to the approval of
the A.B.C. Commission.
A Public Hearing was held on the application of Eric C. Pearson
of Highway 1.gtor Saps, Inc. for the increased underground storage
of flammable liquids. Request an additional 5,000 (gasoline 3,000
- drain oil 1,000 - fuel oil 1,000) . There were no objectors.
Voted: To grant a license for the additional underground storage of
flammable liquids toric G. Pearson of Highway 1•Totor Sales, 827
Chief Justice ^ushing Way, Cohasset for retail sale.
Members of the Senior Girl Scout Troop #333 were present to keep the
Board up to date on their Glass _Recycling Project. They requested
use of the Town Truclz: so that they may use it once every two weeks
todeliver truckloads of glass to the Coca Cola Plant in Braintree.
The Selectmen explainted to them that they have no jurisdiction of
the Highway Trucks and that they should speak to Mr. Bailey.
Voted: To write a letter to the Water Commissioners requesting permission
for the Tree and Park Department to set up a Nursery on the land
on Beechwood Street which is owned by the Water Department.
CCTOBFR 20, 1971 SELECTMEN'S MELTING (CONTINUED)
Voted: To recommend to the State Reclamation Board to appoint Lawrence
Figueiredo as Commissioner of the South Shore Mosquito Project.
Voted: To sign the Incorporation Papers of Mrs. Matthew (Frances )
Sullivan under the name of Guild of the Greater Broc'_cton Catholic
Charities Centre, Inc.
Voted: To grant permission to the Boston Gas Co. to install a gas supply
for:
"61 Manchester - 61 Nichols Rd. , Cohasset
Voted: To award the contract for Chapter 90 Maintenance Work to be
performed on Cunningham Bridge and Cat Dam to Paragon Contracting
Corp. for a total price of $3,185.00.
Voted: To sign the petition of the Boston Gas Co. that certifies that
the foregoing order was adopted regarding to the completion of
work on Black Horse Lane, Cohasset.
Voted: To request that the Building Inspector make the usual_ inspection
of Town Buildings and submit the completed forms to Fairfield &
Ellis, Inc.
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REGULAR FLEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON OCTOBER_ 27, 1971
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of October 20, 1971 as submitted.
There was (1) Jury Drawing for Traverse Civil and Criminal,
returnable December 6, 1971. The name drawn was John A.
Golden, 2 Bound Brook Lane, Cohasset.
Voted: To accept with regret the resignation of Margarite B. Drake
as a member of the Council on Aging.
Voted: To appoint Mrs. Willou3ghby Hood as a member of the Council
off Aging to take the place of Mrs. Drake.
Voted: To accept with regret the resignation of 1:obert L. Pennington
as a member of the PLe creation Commission.
Voted: To grant permission to the Town Treasurer to draw $435.00 out
of the Pilgrim National Bank, Conservation Commission Account,
The amount is to pay for a survey taken of wetlands at Little
Harbor and the gulf area.
Voted: To request that the Brockton Edison Company install a 4000
lumen mercury vapor street light on pole #78 in answer to
the request of Miss Mary O'Hare at 103 IQ . Main St.
Voted: To provide insurance coverage for the police dog to be used
by the department fo r law enforcement purposes. The Town
Policy should be endorsed to a Comprehensive form for an
annual cost of $239.00.
Voted: To -rant permission to the New England Telephone and Telegraph
Company to validate this joint location to be held by both
the New Envland Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Brockton
Edison Company. This petition pertaines to existing Pole
i5, King St. and no wort: is to be done in the field.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON NOVE4BER 3, 1971
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of October 27, 1971 as submitted.
Voted: To advertise for bids for the printing of the 1971 Town Reports
and the 1972 Town Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting. Bids to
be opened on November 24, 1971 at 9:45 o'clock A.M.
Voted: To grant the following liquor license renewals for 1972, subject
to the approval of the A.B.C. Commission:
1. Cohasset Liquors, Inc.
2. Cohasset Colonial Pharmacy
3. Red Lion Inn
4. Hugo's Lighthouse
5. Lokie's Cafe, Inc.
6. Cohasset Central Market
Voted: To grant a Sunday Entertainment License Renewal to Hugo's Lighthouse
for 1 year - January 2 thru December 31, 1972, subject to the
approval of the Department of Public Safety.
Voted: To grant a renewal Agent or Seller's License - Class I for 1972
to the following:
1. Highway Motor Sales, Inc.
2. Prentice Brown Chevrolet, Inc.
3. Cohasset Motors, Inc.
4. Autohaus, Inc.
Voted: To grant a renewal Used Car Dealer's License - Class II to the
following:
1. Mitchell's Repair Shop
2. Silvia's Garage
3. Bill's Service Station
Voted: To grant a Innholder's Renewal License to the Red Lion Inn, Inc.
for 1972.
Voted: To grant renewal Common Victualler Licenses for 1972, subject to
the approval of the Board of Health as follows:
1. Hugo's Lighthouse
2. South Shore Music Circus
3. Cohasset Winter Garden, Inc.
4. Char-Mil Corp. d/b/a JJ. 's
5. Cohasset Golf Club
6. Bergson Ice Cream & Food Shops, Inc.
7. Lokie's Cafe,Inc.
NOVEMBER 3, 1971 SELECTMEN'S MEETING (CONTINUED)
Voted: To grant a Weekday Entertainment License renewal for 1972 to the
following:
1. Lokie's Cafe, Inc.
2. Hugo's Lighthouse
3. Red Lion Inn, Inc.
Voted: To grant permission to the Boston Gas Company to cover work of
emergency openings that have been made at:
No. Main Street at Ripley Road
King Street at Sohier Street
449 Jerusalem Road at Atlantic Avenue
So. Main Street
Elm St. at Margin Street
Justice Cushing at Pond Street
So. Main at Spring Street
Pleasant St. at Cushing Road
Justice Cushing at Pond Street
Voted: To appoint Mrs. Patsy K. Rabstjnek, 52 Fairoaks Lane, Cohasset
as a member of the Conservation Commission.
Voted: To approve the indemnification of School Committee members individually
as provided for by Section 100E of Chapter 4 of the Massachusetts
General Laws.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON NOV°3�IBER 10, 1971
Arthur Clark and Mary Jeanette Murray
Voted: To approve the minutes of November 3, 1971 as submitted.
Voted: To grant renewal Common Victualler Licenses for 1972, subject
to the approval of the Board of Health to the following:
1. F. W. Woolworth Company
2. -George H. Mealy Post #118, The American Legion
3. Cushing Plaza Pharmacy, Inc.
4. Signorelli's Restaurant
Voted: To grant renewal Weekday Entertainment License's for 1972 to the
following:
1. Signorelli's Restaurant
2. George H. Mealy Post #118
Voted: To grant a liquor license renewal for 1972, subject to the approval
of the A.B.C. Commission to Signorelli's Restaurant.
Voted: To refer the Incorporation Papers of Donald R. Livingstone to
Chief Feola for character references.
Voted: At a meeting of the appointing authority, consisting of the Board
of Selectmen and the Recreation Commission, the following appointment
was made to fill the unexpired term of Robert L. Pennington, who
resigned and whose term expires in 1973:
Member of the Recreation Commission - Paul Merna
321 S. Main St.
Cohasset, Mass.
Voted: Not to approve the five year plan, submitted by the Brockton Edison,
to upgrade all existing incandescent street lights to mercury vapor
street lights.
Voted: Not in agreement with the Brockton Edison Company proposed street
lighting rate as presented at meeting on wednesday October 27, 1971.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON NOVEMBER 17, 1971
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of November 10, 1971 as submitted.
Voted: To grant permission to David Karoff, 55 Summer Street to use the
Town Hall on Friday, December 10, 1971 between the hours of 8:00
to 11:OOP.M. to hold dance to be sponsored by the LRY of the
Unitarian Church to raise money for Roxbury Tutoring Bus.
Voted: To grant a renewal Used Car Dealer's License - Class II for 1972
to Dave's Sunoco with the stipulation that it only be used for
3 cars only.
Voted: To grant a renewal Wine & Malt Liquor License for 1972, subject
to the approval of the A.B.C. Commission to Cohasset Harbor
Liquors.
Voted: To grant a renewal All Alcoholic Liquor License for 1972, subject
to the A.B.C. Commission to Simeon's Liquor Store.
Voted: To sign the Incorporation Papers of Donald R. Livingstone and
others not of Cohasset under the name of Sengekontacket Community
Corp.
Voted: To sign and return the Memorandum of Agreement between the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Works and
the Town of Cohasset which will pay or cause to be paid to
the Town of Cohasset one-half of the value of the work so done
to grade, install drainage, surface with Class I Bituminous Concrete
and otherwise improve a road in Cohasset being known as Elm St.
Voted: To request that Alfred A. Peterson & Sons, Inc. replace one
awning which is used at the Town Hall at a cost of $48.00.
Voted: To grant permission to the Town Treasurer to draw $1,000 out of
the Pilgrim Cooperative Bank, Conservation Commission Account.
This is the first of two 6-month payments to Ken Schult for
consultation services on the town's trees and parks.
Voted: To grant permission to the Brockton Edison Company for eight
sole Brockton Edison poles on Old Coach Rd. , Cohasset which
supersedes and cancels Grant No. 3399, dated 5/l/70.
Voted: To request that the Brockton Edison Company install a 1000 lumen
incandescent street light on Pole #7 on Brewster Road.
Voted: To request a transfer from the Advisory Committee for the Tree and
Park Department for fill at Milliken Field in the amount of $150.00
Voted: Interim retroactive to November 15, 1971, to be in favor of the
proposed apartment hotel on the site of the former Black Rock
House.
INTERIM ACTION
November 23, 1971
Voted: To appoint Margaret M. Stoughton as Temorary Treasurer until
the March 11, 1972 Elections.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON NOV}IIBLP. 24, 1971
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of November 17, 1971 as submitted and Interim
Action.
Bids were opened on the printing of the 1971 Town reports and the
1972 Annual Town Meeting Warrants. Bids were as follows:
1. South Shore Lincoln Town Report $14.90 per page
Press, Inc. Warrant $15.50 per page
2. Semline, Inc. Town Report $20.15 per page
Warrant $26.34 per page
3. Dennison Press, Inc. Town Report $17.00 per page
'.+ Warrant $25.00 per page
4. Fougere Printing Co. Town Report $14.95 per page
Warrant $15.50 per page'
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Voted: To take these bids under advisement.
There were two Jury Drawings for Jury Duty. One for Traverse
Civil and Criminal, returnable January 3, 1972 and the other for
Grand Jury, returnable January 3, 1972.
The names drawn were:
1. Mr. Paul L. Lualdi 56 Deep Run
2. Mr. Robert S. Cowdry 812 Chief Justice Cushing Way
Voted: To grant a renewal all Alcoholic Club License for 1972 to the
George Mealy Post #118, subject to the approval of the A.B.C.
Commission.
Voted: To grant a renell All Alcoholic Restaurant License for 1972 to
Salvador's Restaurant, Inc. , subject to the approval of the A.B.C.
Commission.
Voted: To grant a renewal Weekday Entertainment License for 1972 to
Salvador's Restaurant, Inc.
Voted: To grant a renewal Common Victualler License for 1972 to Salvador's
Restaurant, Inc. , subject to the approval of the Board of Health.
Voted: That the Board of Selectmen is not in agreement with the proposed
street lighting rate of the Brockton Edison Company but it will
not oppose adoption of the rate.
Voted: To write to the Lynnfield Board of Selectmen stating that the
Cohasset Board of Selectmen are in symphathy with what they are
trying to accomplish regarding the MBTA assessment but feel a
different approach should be looked into. (see Louis Eaton's
letter for reference)
NOV ER 24, 1971 SEL13CTMEN'S MEETING (CONTINUED)
Voted: To request the Brockton Edison place a street light in front
of Mr. James C. Lyons' house at 45 Joy Place, Cohasset.
Voted: To ask the Board of Assessors to begin compiling their figures
for the list of new evaluation of properties, so the published
booklet will be available to voters before the March Town Meeting.
The price will be $1,00 for each copy.
Voted: To grant permission to the Cirl Scouts to serve donuts and coffee
at the March Town Meeting. (Girl Scout Troop #338)
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REGULAR ME TING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON D:CEMBER 1, 1971
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of November 24, 1971 as submitted.
Voted: To request the Brockton Edison Company remove the street
light on Pole #13 on Linden Drive, Cohasset.
Voted: To grant a renewal Common Victualler's License for 1972 to
Barbie's Coffee Shoppe & Restaurant, Inc.
Voted: To sign the Wine & Malt Retail Package Goods Store License
for The Wine & Cheese Importer, Inc. for 1971, approved by
the A.B.C. Commission.
Voted: To grant a renewal Wine & Malt Retail Package Goods Store
License for The Wine & Cheese Importer, Inc. for 1972 with
the stipulation that if Mr. Dailey discontinues the cheese
business, he will give up the Wine & Malt License also.
This license is granted subject to the approval of the
A.B.C. Commission.
Voted: To grant permission to Mimi Clarke to borrow the stanchons
from the Ripley Road School to use for the Children's Midway
at the Community Center Saturday, December 4, 1971, subject
the the approval of the Town Clerk.
Voted: To sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the towns of Milton
& Cohasset to formalize arrangements for Milton to serve as
the Sub-Agent for the Emergency Employment Act Program.
Voted: To certify the Patrolman Randolph A. Feola, Jr. was injured in
the line of duty and there-fore his medical bills totaling $25.05
should be paid by the Town.
DECEMBER 3, 1971
Voted: To advertise for bids for the furnishing and delivering of
Gasoline. The bids will be opened at 9:45 A.M. on December
22, 1971.
Voted: To recind the vote requesting the Brockton Edison Company
remove the street light on Pole #13 on Linden Drive, Cohasset.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON DECL'MBER 8, 1971
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of December 1, 1971 as submitted and Interim
Action.
Voted: To refer the Incorporation Papers of James M. Graham, 269 Forest
Ave. , Cohasset (and of hers not of Wareham) under the name of Seaward
Corp. to Chief Feola for character references.
Voted: To accept with regret the resignation of Robert A. Goyette as he
is one of the finest officers we have ever had. rood luck is
sent to both him and his family in his new endeavor as Chief of
Police in Ayer, Mass.
Voted: To grant a renewal Class II Dealer's License to Cohasset Auto
Repair for 1972.
Voted: To notify the Police Department that Sandy Beach snickers should
be issued that will cover Black Rock Beach.
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REGULAI'R MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON DECEKBER 15, 1971
All Present
Voted: To approve the minutes of December 8, 1971 as submitted and Interim
Action.
Voted: To accept League of Women Voters invitation to a meeting on January
20, 1972, at 8:00 P.M. at the Paul Pratt Library. Letter to be sent
12/16/71.
Voted: To have Mary Jeanette Murray contact Louis Bailey regarding when
and how much it will cost to make a parking area for Cohasset
residents only at Wadleigh Park.
Voted: To have Mary Jeanette Murray contact Louis Bailey regarding a Stop
Sign at the intersection of Hull St. & Lamberts Lane.
Voted: To approve claim for injuries to Frederick L. Huntwork. Claim
forwarded to Town Accountant.
Voted: To have Diary Jeanette Murray contact the Dept. of Public Works
regarding Fr :liminary Design Data sheet for Highland Ave. to Cove
Road.
Voted: To send copy of letter from Department of Parks & Recreation,
Shrewsbury, Mass. to Pat McCarthy.
t'cted: To sign form regarding bonds for Treasurer, Tax Collector and Town
Clerk from the Comm. of Mass . , Dept. of Corp. and Taxation.
Voted: To approve and sign application for the Seaward Corp.
Voted: To approve and sign Licenses for Dave's Pizza and Subs Shop.
Voted: To approve and sign License for Bailey's Delicatessen.
Voted: To have Mary Jeanette Murray contact Louis Bailey regarding drainage
problem at 488 Jerusalem :Road which comes on to Linden Drive.
Voted: To order signs for intersection of Forest Notch and Forest Avenue.
Met with sub-committee of the Advisory Board, consisting of Jerome
Tossi and Joseph Buckley, and also Pat McCarthy, Chairman of the
ecreation Committee, Everett Dorr, Director of Physical Education
Dept. , Cohasset High School, regarding budgets of Tree and Park
covering Recreation Fields. Advisory Board members requested a
breakdown of money to be spent on each individual field. Fir. Clark
will meet with Eustis James regarding obtaining a breakdown.
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R GUL&R MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SaLEECTMEN HELD ON DECaiB R 22, 1971
Henry W. Ainslie, Jr. Mary Jeanette Murray
Voted: To approve the minutes of December 15, 1971 as submitted.
There was one (1) Jury Drawing for Traverse Civil and
Criminal, returnable February 7, 1972. The name drawn
was Malcolm H. Stevens, 268 Beechwood St. , Cohasset.
Bids were opened on the furnishing and delivering of
Gasoline to all Town Depts. There was only one (1) bidder
as follows: Gulf Oil Company. Net delivered price $.2730
per gallon. This is to be held for Interim action.
Voted: To grant permission to sirs. Tittemore, Chairman of Old
Colony Montessori School, Inc. , use of the Town Hall on
Saturday, January 15, 197X for a theatre benefit for the
school's scholarship fund.
Voted: To allow Restaurants, Clubs and the Inn to stay open and
sell alcoholic beverages until 2:00 A.M. New Years Eve,
December .11, 1971.
Voted: To ;rant Liquor License renewal for 1972 to Cushing Plaza
Pharmacy, Inc.
Voted: To hold a public hearing on the petition of Brockton Edison
Company to put an underground duct line under Jerusalem
Road, Cohasset, The hearing will be held on January 5, 1971
at 10:00 A.M. in the Selectmen's Office at the Town Hall.
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RECULAR M371TING, OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMI!N HELD ON DECEFIBER. 29, 1971
All Present
A Eeetin.- with Mr. W Stevenson, Architect, 111r. Prescott Ciumner, Irir.
Harry Silvia and the Selectmen was held to discuss the Idinot Light Bell. Mr.
Silvia will work with 1-ir. Stevenson on errecting the bell at Government Island.
There will be a slight cost to the Town for materials and a transfer of funds
from the Advisory Committee will be needed. Mrs. William Cox is paying, the
Architect's fee.
Fir. Silvia also brought up the fact that the Kinot Light Beacon is very
weak and that all the fishermen and boatmen would really appreciate having the
power turned back on so the beacon will shed a stronger li-ht. This will be
brought up again after the Minot Bell is installed. The surrounding towns of
Hingham, Hull and Scituate will be contacted regarding same.
Voted: To approve the minutes of December 22, 1971 as submitted and Interim
Action.
Voted: To award the contract for Gasoline for all Town Departments to the
Gulf Oil Company.
Voted: To have the members of the Board attend a Public Hearing at Scituate
Town Hall on January 19, 1972 at 7:30 P.M. regarding beaches.
Voted: To maintain reports for the employees in regard to the 10% local
Share. Department heads of these employees will be contacted.
Voted: To check into complaint from Joseph W. Berkeley. Will contact the
Chief of Police, Randolph A. Feola, to see if something can't be done
when this type of complaint comes up.
Voted: To go on record in favor of the Purposed Housing at the Board of Appeals
Hearing on January 4, 1972 at 8:00 P.M. at the Town hall. Mary Jeanette
Murray abstained from voting as she is a member of the Authority.
Voted: To move the Budget and Salary Articles from the beginnin3 of the Warrant
towards the end to see if that will help keep a Quoram in attendance at
the Town Meeting.
Voted: To approach the Personnel Board rewarding gardin3 paid Holidays for Town
:employees when the�come on a weekend.
Discussion was held the sand on
re-ardin- Sanday 'Beach in replacing
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the beach from across the street where it drifts Burin; storms etc.
Louis Bailey will be approached and asked if this can be done on a
slack days at no additional cost to the Town.