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COHASSET
TOWN REPORT
2015
TOWN OF COHASSET
ANNUAL REPORT
of the
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
of the FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
of the
TOWN OF COHASSET
Reports of the School Committee
and the
Reports of Other Town Officers
FOR THE YEAR ENDING
December 31, 2015
TOWN OF COHASSET
Incorporated 1770
Population January 2015 ‐‐‐8,064
President of the United States of America
Barack Obama
Massachusetts Senators
Elizabeth W. Warren
Edward J. Markey
Governor
Charles Baker
Eighth Congressional District
Representative Stephen F. Lynch
Plymouth and Norfolk Senatorial District
Senator Robert L. Hedlund
Third Plymouth Representational District
Representative Garrett Bradley
Annual Town Meeting
May 2, 2015
Election of Officers
May 9, 2015
In Memoriam 2015
John J. Rhodes, III – January 1
Police Officer
Ernest J. “Hot” Sullivan– January 16
Firefighter
David H. Wadsworth – January 24
Cohasset Historic Commission
Town Archivist
Katherine B. Whitley – February 16
Teacher
Election Worker
Patricia C. Chase – April 2
School Teacher
Thomas W. Wigmore – July 4
Assistant Harbor Master
Dispatch
Facilities
2015 Citizen of the Year
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In Memoriam 2015
Continued
Katherine M. Lincoln – July 12
Election Worker
Town Meeting Counter
Michael H. Sullivan – July 19
Board of Health
Board of Selectmen
Marjorie A. Murphy – August 18
Deer Hill Librarian
2003 Citizen of the Year
Stephen N. Bobo – September 11
Board of Health
Dorothy E. Montuori – September 28
School Teacher
Kathleen A. Mulcahy – September 30
School Teacher
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ELECTED OFFICIALS – TOWN OF COHASSET 2015
Board of Selectmen – 3 Year Term Term Expires
Stephen R. Gaumer 2016
Karen M. Quigley (Resigned 10/5/15) 2016
Diane M. Kennedy 2017
Kevin McCarthy 2017
Paul J. Schubert 2018
Moderator ‐ 3 Year Term
Daniel S. Evans 2017
Town Clerk – 3 Year Term
Carol L. St. Pierre 2017
School Committee – 3 Year Term
Jeanne M. Astino 2016
Mary McGoldrick 2016
Barbara B. Stefan (Appointed on 8/9/16 until 2016 ATE) 2016
Paul M. Ognibene (Resigned 7/17/15) 2017
Katherine C. Dugan 2018
Ellen M. Maher 2018
Barbara J. Cataldo, Superintendent of Schools (appointed by School Committee)
Trustees Paul Pratt Memorial Library – 3 Year Term
Roger L. Lowe (Appointed on 8/25/16 to fill an unexpired term) 2016
Sarah R. Pease 2016
Teresa A. Polhemus (Resigned 8/22/15) 2016
James M. Sandell (Resigned 11/25/15) 2016
Stephen F. Brown 2017
Carolyn H. Coffey 2017
Marylou Lawrence 2017
Lynne M. DeGiacomo 2018
David Dwyer 2018
Agnes McCann 2018
Assessor – 3 Year Term
Elsa Miller 2016
Mary E. Granville 2017
Debra J. Krupczak 2018
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Board of Health – 3 Year Term Term Expires
Elizabeth Kirkpatrick 2016
Robin M. Lawrence 2017
Harvey L. Dickstein 2018
Cohasset Housing Authority – 5 Year Term
Susan L. Sardina 2016
Donna J. McGee ‐ Governor’s appointment 2017
A. Patrick McCarthy 2017
Virginia Laugelli Najmi 2019
Helen C. Nothnagle 2020
Planning Board – 5 Year Term
Clark H. Brewer 2016
David H. Drinan 2017
Charles A. Samuelson 2018
Michael J. Dickey 2019
Brian Frazier 2020
Planning Board Associate Member – 3 Year Term
Brian Frazier (Resigned (5/13/16) 2016
Erik T. Potter (Appointed 7/14/15 to fill an unexpired term) 2016
Recreation Commission – 5 Year Term
Maria C. Osborne 2016
Douglas R. Ellinger 2017
Elizabeth Deveney Frazier 2017
Daniel J. Martin, Sr. 2017
Kimberly Joan Mulcahy 2018
Virginia L. Froio 2019
Abigail Alves 2020
Sewer Commission – 3 Year Term
William B. McGowan, Jr. 2016
Wayne Sawchuk 2017
Bryan T. Baldwin 2018
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Water Commission – 3 Year Term
John W. Steinmetz, to fill an unexpired term. 2016
Daniel M. Varney (Resigned 3/31/15) 2016
Rolf N. Gjesteby 2017
Leonora Jenkins 2018
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TOWN OFFICERS APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Town Manager/Chief Procurement Officer
Christopher Senior 2017
Town Counsel
Paul R. DeRensis
TOWN OFFICERS APPOINTED BY TOWN MANAGER
ADA Coordinator
Robert M. Egan
Animal Control Officer
Paul Murphy
Assessor/Appraiser
Mary E. Quill
Building Inspector/Zoning Officer
Robert M. Egan
Constable
Maria Plante 2018
Elder Affairs Director
Coral Grande
Facilities Manager
Mark H. Kelly
Director of Finance/Town Accountant
Mary Gallagher
Fire Chief
Robert D. Silvia
Assistant Fire Chief
John J. Dockray
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Fire Department Under Civil Service
Randy Belanger Captain/EMT‐Paramedic
Paul T. Bilodeau Captain/EMT‐Basic
Jamie A. Boudreau Firefighter/EMT‐Paramedic
Trevor B. Burnaby Probationary Firefighter/EMT‐Paramedic
Timothy W. Collins Firefighter/EMT‐Paramedic
Daniel J. Cunningham Firefighter/EMT‐Paramedic
Adam F. Dacey Firefighter/EMT‐Paramedic
Kevin D. Donovan Firefighter/EMT‐Paramedic
Kevin J. Durette Lieutenant/EMT‐Paramedic
Robert F. Forde Lieutenant/EMT‐Paramedic
Michael J. Graves Probationary Firefighter/EMT‐Paramedic
John M. Hernan Lieutenant/EMT‐Paramedic
Frances X. Mahoney, Jr. Captain/EMT‐Basic
Robert R. Martin II Firefighter/EMT‐Paramedic
James P. Mellen Firefighter/EMT‐Paramedic
Laura C. Morrison Firefighter/EMT‐Paramedic
Robert A. Nadeau Firefighter/EMT‐Paramedic
Michael J. O’Neill Firefighter/EMT‐Paramedic
Joseph M. Pergola Firefighter/EMT‐Paramedic
Colin J. Roberts Probationary Firefighter/EMT‐Paramedic
Robert F. Protulis Lieutenant/EMT‐Basic
Kevin J. Silva Firefighter/EMT‐Paramedic
Mark H. Trask Captain/EMT‐Basic Retired 2/2/15
Call Firefighters
Kathleen McGuire
William Brooke
Steven Maynard
Thomas McKay
Forest Warden
Robert D. Silvia
Harbormaster
Lorren S. Gibbons
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Harbormaster – Assistant
David P. Desmond 2015
Nicholas C. Johnson 2015
Robert A. Johnson 2015
Ryan J. MacDonald 2015
Timothy J. Manganello 2015
Health Inspector/Agent
Jennifer Sullivan (Interim)
Susan Sarni (Appointed June 1, 2015)
Library Director
Jacqueline Rafferty
Parking Clerk
Jennifer B. Oram
Chief of Police
William P. Quigley (Appointed 8/25/15)
Lieutenants of Police under Civil Service
Gregory J. Lennon
Sergeants of Police under Civil Service
Garrett A. Hunt
Jefferey R. Treanor
Christy J. Tarantino
Michael Lopes ‐ School Resource Officer
Patrolmen under Civil Service
Aaron Bates
Christopher Dias
John Harrington
Rudy Helbock
Robert Lagimoniere
James P. McLean
Patrick W. Reardon
John J. St. Ives
Harrison W. Schmidt
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Patrolmen under Civil Service Continued
Gregory Taylor
Daniel Williams
Paul M. Wilson
Permanent Intermittent
Brian M. Peebles N/A
Special Police Officers
Bohdan Bukhenik
Michael P. Cunnie
Sean Day
Gregory Fall
Joseph F. Kintigos, Jr.
Marcanthony Maffeo
Dianne Maneshka
Kelli McCarthy
John McDonough
Brian Naughton
David Phan
Derek O’Rourke
David Roy
Keeper of the Lockup
Police Officer Paul M. Wilson
Plumbing and Gas Inspector
Public Works Director
Brian Joyce
Public Works Superintendent
Carl A. Sestito
Recreation Director
James E. Carroll, Jr. 2014
Sealer of Weights and Measures
Robert M. Egan 2014
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Shellfish Deputy
Paul L. Pattison (Constable)
Town Archivist
Jacqueline M. Dormitzer 2016
Treasurer‐Collector
Paula M. Linhares
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES and REPRESENTATIVES
APPOINTED by the BOARD of SELECTMEN
Cable Advisory Committee
Merle S. Brown 2016
Paul E. Carlson 2016
Patricia C. Martin 2016
Richard F. Shiffmann, Jr. 2016
Call Firefighters Committee
Bruce W. Pratt
Robert D. Silvia
Ian R. Fitzpatrick
Richard Bonanno
Cohasset Affordable Housing Trust
7 Trustees – 2 year term
(7) Vacancies
Cohasset Common Historic District Commission
7 members: 4 residents of district
1 Realtor
1 Historical Society
1 Architect
2 Alternate
Jacqueline B. Clark (Resident and Realtor) 2015
Yasmin D. Landry (Resident) 2016
Nicholas W. Noon (Resident and Attorney) 2016
Can Tiryaki (Architect) 2016
Gordon M. Stevenson, Jr. (Resident and Attorney) 2017
John W. Coffey (Resident) 2018
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Cohasset Common Historic District Commission Continued
Annette Sawchuck (Historical Society Rep) 2018
Colin B. Koch (Alternate) 2018
Peter J. Wood (Alternate) 2016
Cohasset Community Television Corporation, Board of Directors
Merle S. Brown 2016
Patricia C. Martin 2016
Richard F. Schiffmann, Jr. 2016
Paul E. Carlson 2016
Cohasset Cultural Council
NO MEMBER MAY SERVE MORE THAN TWO CONSECUTIVE FULL TERMS (PER MGL’S)
Mary J. Kennedy (1st term) 2016
Michael E.Reilly (1st term) 2016
Selene D. Carlo‐Eymer (1st term) 2017
Ann‐Marie Carmody (1st term) 2017
Susan A. Keene (2nd term) 2017
Juliana C. Tiryaki (2nd term) 2017
Elizabeth Morse (2nd term) 2018
Cohasset Harbor Committee
9 member board
2 Citizens at large
1 Yacht Club representative
1 Sailing Club representative
2 Commercial fisherman representatives
1 independent member
1 Recreation Commission representative
Lorren S. Gibbons (ex‐officio)
Francis D. Collins 2015
Adam Donovan (Commercial Fisherman) 2015
Daniel J. Martin (Recreation Designee) 2015
Mark F. Rattenbury 2015
(4) Vacancies
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Community Preservation Committee
9 Member Board
Richard M. Karoff Open Space & Recreation Rep. 2016
Diane M. Kennedy Selectmen Rep. 2016
Alexander Koines Conservation Commission Rep. 2016
James R. Bonetti Citizen 2017
Margaret R. Charles Citizen 2017
Susan N. Hoadley Citizen 2017
Michael J. Dickey Planning Board Rep. 2018
Susan L. Sardina Housing Authority Rep. 2018
(1)Vacancy 2018
Computer Advisory Committee
6 Members
(6) Vacancies
Conservation Commission
7 members and 2 associate member
Jonathan R. Creighton 2016
Edward W. Graham, Jr. 2016
Joseph Patrick Kennedy 2016
Alexander C. Koines 2017
James F. Marten 2017
Justin L. Pimpare 2018
Patrice Vogelman 2018
Andrea Buffum (Associate) 2016
Marc L. Parson (Associate) (Resigned 10/26/15) 2016
Economic Development Committee
Edwin Carr 2015
Mary E. Hynes 2015
Elder Affairs Board
9 members and 3 non‐voting associate members
Kelli A. Gildea 2016
James J. Mensching (to fill an unexpired term) 2016
Edward T. Mulvey (Resigned 1/9/15) 2016
Cynthia C. Swartwood 2016
Elinore Barrett 2017
Tana Carlson 2017
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Elder Affairs Board Continued
Susan Reagan 2017
Paul C. Kierce 2018
Christine M. McCarron 2018
Helen (Taffy) Nothnagle (to fill an unexpired term) 2018
Harry B. St. Onge (Deceased 10/6/15) 2018
Elaine S. Coyne (Associate ‐ to fill an unexpired term) 2016
Vacant (Associate) 2016
Diana M. Karcher (Associate) 2018
Civil Defense and Emergency Preparedness Director
Glenn A. Pratt
Fence Viewers
Glenn A. Pratt 2016
Annette Sawchuk 2016
Government Island Advisory Committee
7 member board – one of whom shall be the Harbor Master
Lorren S. Gibbons – Harbor Master
(6) Vacancies
Historical Commission
7 members
James C. Morrison, Jr. 2015
Jacqueline M. Dormitzer 2016
David H. Wadsworth (Deceased 11/24/15) 2016
Peter J. Wood 2016
Francis D. Collins 2017
Suzanne M. Wadsworth (to fill an unexpired term) 2017
Rebecca M. Bates‐McArthur 2018
(1)Vacancy
Keeper of the Lockup
Paul Wilson
Keeper of the Town Clock
(1) Vacancy
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Metropolitan Area Planning Council
Christopher Senior 2017
Clark H. Brewer ‐ Alternate 2017
Norfolk County Advisory Board
(1) Vacancy
OPEB Committee
Carl W. Forsythe 2016
Jason H. Soules 2016
Timothy C. Davis 2016
Open Space and Recreation Committee
Lisey B. Good 2015
Liam O’Connell 2015
Richard Avery 2016
Robert Huey 2017
Richard M. Karoff 2017
Registrars of Voters
Carol L. St. Pierre, Clerk
Terese D’Urso 2016
Diane Benson 2017
Margaret R. Charles 2018
South Shore Recycling Cooperative Committee
Merle S. Brown 2016
Mary Snow 2018
South Shore Regional School District Representative
Kenneth Thayer 2017
Stormwater Advisory Committee
Francis D. Collins 2016
James D. Fitzgerald 2016
F. Noel Collins 2017
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Veteran’s Graves Officer
Vincent M. Fountaine
Assistant Veterans Services Officer
Vincent M. Fountaine
Weir River Estuary Park Committee
Vincent P. Dunn
Richard J. Avery
Zoning Board of Appeals
3 members and 3 associate members
Charles Higginson 2016
S. Woodworth Chittick 2017
Peter L. Goedecke 2018
David J. McMorris (Associate) 2016
Jennifer R. Schultz (Associate ‐ to fill an unexpired term) 2016 Resigned 9/22/15
Benjamin H. Lacy (Associate) 2018
Jennifer Oram, Assistant Clerk
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APPOINTED BY THE TROIKA
Advisory Committee
No member may serve more than two consecutive full terms.
(9) Members
Tanya L. Bodell (1st term) 2016
Richard M. Fitzpatrick (1st term) 2016
Peter J. Pescatore (2nd term) 2016
George W. Chamillard (2nd term) 2017
John D. Chapman (1st term) 2017
Lynda Mooney (1st full term) 2017
Leland H. Jenkins (1st full term) 2018
Helene Lieb (1st term) 2018
Nancy Adams Roth (2nd full term) 2018
Alternative Energy Sources Committee
(9) Members
Marie Caristi‐McDonald 2016
David Eisenhaure 2016
Stephen Girardi 2016
Patricia Gooding 2016
Mary Jo Larsen 2016
Andrew R. Muir 2016
Shaun Selha 2016
Eric Seuss 2016
Josiah Stevenson 2016
By‐Law Committee
5 Members
Jacqueline Dormitzer
Agnes McCann
Carol L. St. Pierre, CLERK (ex‐officio)
Paul R. DeRensis, ESQ. – TOWN COUNSEL (ex‐officio)
(1) Vacancy
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Capital Budget Committee
5 member board and 1 associate member
Brian D. Host (to fill an unexpired term) 2016
Samuel W. Wakeman 2016
Susan S. Franklin (to fill an unexpired term) 2017
Ralph Dormitzer 2018
John Keniley, III 2018
Jason Soules (Associate ‐ to fill an unexpired term) 2017
Design Review Board
5 members and 2 associate members
Robert Egan, Building Inspector, ex‐officio
James M. Sandell (Resigned 11/25/15) 2016
Margaret B. Cotter 2016
Martin Nee 2017
Robert L. Skolnick, Jr. 2017
John C. Cavanaro 2018
Susan N. Hoadley, (Associate) 2017
Can Tiryaki, (Associate) 2017
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF REGISTRARS
The following elections and town meetings were held:
Annual Town Meeting, Monday May 2, 2015
Annual Town Election, Saturday May 9, 2015
Special Town Meeting, Monday November 2, 2015
The Annual Listing of Persons seventeen years of age and older as per General Laws, Chapter
51, Section 4 was conducted by mail during January. Any citizen of the United States who is a
Massachusetts resident and who will be 18 years old on or before a town meeting or Election
Day may register to vote. There is no waiting period to be eligible to register to vote, if you
move, you may register to vote as soon as you move into your new home. Registration is
closed for a brief period before town meeting and election to allow election officials time to
prepare the voting lists. If you register during a “closed” period, you will be eligible to vote only
in later town meeting or elections. You must be registered twenty days before all primaries and
elections, and ten days before a special town meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Margaret Charles, Chairwoman
Carol L. St. Pierre, Clerk
Terese D’Urso
Diane N. Benson
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2015 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
2015 saw The Town of Cohasset continue its recent trend of improved fundamental
performance with respect to its finances, management and execution. The Town closed FY 15
with certified surplus, and Special Town Meeting voted to direct those funds once again to our
stabilization funds and our recently created OPEB trust fund.
The OPEB trust fund was created in 2012 so that we could address an unrecognized and rapidly
growing future liability. OPEB (Other Post‐Employment Benefits) for Cohasset is solely the cost
of providing the Town’s contribution to retiree health care benefits. The projected actuarial
cost of providing these benefits exceeded $40MM at the outset of FY 15.
The Board took specific actions, including moving retired teachers to MIIA health plans, making
their coverage consistent with the balance of Town retirees. The move gives the retired
teachers identical or improved benefits and assists in lowering the Town’s future liability for
future retirees. Additionally, the consolidation of providers makes benefit plan management
more efficient for our limited staff. In total, our actions help ensure the Town’s future ability to
fulfill our promises to retirees. These actions include making regular contributions to the OPEB
trust.
Further, as Town’s management has substantially completed its creation of Comprehensive
Financial Management Policies, and has satisfactorily addressed a list of lingering concerns
from auditor’s reports from as long ago as 2009.
Finally, as of the close of the calendar year 2015, the Town was preparing to seek a AAA credit
rating from Standard and Poor’s which would signal the achievement of a long held aspiration.
The rating itself is quite an achievement though it represents an acknowledgment of the Town’s
dedication to improving its fiscal procedures and policies, budget discipline, stable tax base and
effective management.
Our management structures now include a full time Human Resources director and a
permanent function in our Town Government. The Director has made immediate and tangible
contributions in a variety of areas including benefits management and communication; defining
previously undefined job descriptions; assisting in the development of job review standards.
We have also hired, in conjunction with the School Department, a new Chief Information
Officer, and have further assisted this critical role by adding staff to his department.
Information technology management has become as integral to the operation of the Town as
the Assessor’s office, though Cohasset had for years lagged behind our sister communities in
capability. Our underperformance in this area has for the past several years hindered our
operational efficiency due to network malfunction, system security issues; outdated hardware
or software and incompatible equipment. With this improvement and addition to staff we have
made remarkable progress toward modernization in a short period of time.
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In addition, our Town staff seized the initiative to institute an innovative “Cohasset Connects”
program. The program asks that citizens who see an infrastructure need, such as a pothole,
broken fence or overgrown green area, simply take a photo of the problem and using a mobile
application, alert the Town. The Town in turn, will assign the task to the responsible
department, who will publicly log the alert and its scheduled “fix”.
The program can improve our performance by alerting us to otherwise unidentified issues. It
can also save money by saving our worker’s time. Town Hall staffers currently field each
request, redirecting citizen observations to appropriate departments. “Cohasset Connects”
creates a visible work list and progress report for our staff to use, helping to identify issues
more quickly.
I will divert here for a moment. 2015 also brought us a winter of record proportions. Starting in
late January, we were blessed by consecutive storms and cold which left us with more than 100
inches of local snowfall in a bit more than five weeks. Combined with cold not felt in decades,
the conditions presented regular and sobering challenges for every element of Town staff.
Overtime became regular hours for DPW, Fire and Police, as their departmental services were
called upon constantly. Through it all, the Town did not miss a beat. Though the snow banks
became taller, and we opened a snow farm at the beach, roads remained open, parking areas
cleared, and intersections had clear lines of visibility. Police and Fire were able to respond to
emergencies and Emergency Management opened and maintained our warming shelters. Of
course, Town Hall remained operational through it all as well. Our Town staff took good care of
us all, through very trying conditions, and did it with a smile. Please join me in extending a
sincere “Thank You”.
In 2015, the Town also undertook two long range planning initiatives as part of the Board of
Selectman’s statement of goals:
Town Meeting voted to fund the first stages of an updated Master Plan;
The Town has also undertaken an initiative to evaluate future space needs for Town
Government;
The Master Plan, under the leadership of the Planning Board, is expected to identify future
issues and opportunities which will confront our community. Some of these have long existed
and include our unique location and geology; limited available development; evolving federal
and state regulatory environments and previously unforeseen economic development
opportunity.
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The administration of Town Government has long been concentrated on Highland Avenue. The
“old” Town Hall is quite a landmark, though generally past its usefulness as effective office
space. The newer section is likewise troubled though for different reasons. As well, it’s primary
use is evolving as more active departments have been assigned new, larger spaces at other
locations. We anticipate that the Town Space Needs Evaluation will help guide us in
understanding what we might consider keeping, or rebuilding, in the interest of improving
service delivery and increasing operating efficiency.
Already the Town has added to its inventory as we re‐occupied previously leased space at 100
Sohier Street. This is now the home of our ever burgeoning Recreation Department. You may
know “rec’” programs by way of the kids summer camps, or by their Fenway outings or so many
other events; In fact, the rec department touches more residents of Cohasset than maybe
anything but a tax bill.
Cohasset was also able to finalize the agreement to purchase 91 Sohier Street, known as
“Willcutt Commons” (more generally “the Senior Center”). Willcutt Commons was envisioned
and constructed by the Social Service League of Cohasset, and the generosity of many
residents. It was originally intended as a gift to the Town, though a funding gap altered the
plans, and instead Town Meeting authorized the Town to explore a purchase, which by year’s
end, was substantially complete.
Willcutt Commons will be used first and foremost for services addressing needs of senior
citizens, though the building is available as well for other municipal uses. In fact, the Town
Nurse’s office has been moved here, along with the offices of our Veteran’s Agent. As well, the
Social Service League will be a long term occupant of the building, giving them a dependable
and congruent home from which to continue their mission of service.
The very nature of our Town Meeting form of government requires citizen’s active involvement
in Town Meeting, elective positions and volunteer committees. In fact, our committees act in
most cases as specialized staff, in direct support of government activities. Committee work both
assists the Town in maintaining a lean work force, and it incorporates direct citizen
involvement, which keeps government and citizens in direct communication.
One such group –the Alternative Energy Committee‐ has diligently worked for several years on
a variety of endeavors, all aimed at making Cohasset a more environmentally conscious
neighbor, and efficient energy consumer. Among their most notable accomplishments has been
coordinating the efforts and activities of the Town to earn the designation as a Green
Community. This designation has made Cohasset eligible for an immediate $140,000 grant to be
used for energy efficiency projects.
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The work of committees is ongoing and vital. Unfortunately, the pool of willing volunteers
continues to shrink, which leads to either a concentration of a very few people addressing many
tasks, or worse, committees that go dormant.
Committee membership is the simplest and most immediate way to have a direct say in the
administration of your community, and bluntly, we need you. Please consider stepping forward
today and filling out a committee interest form, which is available on the town website:
http://www.cohassetma.org
Your community will thank you.
In closing, Please join me in recognizing the dedicated work of your Town staff and Town
Manager Chris Senior. 2015 proved to be a challenge for them, and they demonstrated they
were well prepared for the task. Please permit me to also acknowledge our dedicated
committee members and my Selectman colleagues for their commitment to task this past year.
And now my friends and neighbors. . . onward.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Gaumer
Chairman
Board of Selectmen
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2015
ANNUAL REPORT
REPORT OF TOWN COUNSEL
This year was a very active and successful year for the Law Department:
1. Advice & Legal Documents. Numerous advisory opinions were rendered throughout
the year to various Town officials and Boards relating to a wide variety of issues and subjects.
Frequent and ongoing attention was given to reviewing and/or drafting Bylaws numerous
contract documents and agreements, easements, procurement documents, public road
documents, Warrants for Town meetings (including both the fall special town meeting and the
annual town meeting), compliance with State Ethics Act, Open Meeting Law, advice as to
numerous public records requests, green communities and Stretch Building Code issues, ballot
questions, zoning amendments, Town policy statements such as Committee Handbook and the
town’s Public Event Policy, and alcohol policies, and other legal documents.
2. Administrative Agency Proceedings. The Town was involved with a number of state or
federal administrative agencies, including issues before Department of Environmental
Protection, Alcohol Beverage Control Commission, Attorney General of the Commonwealth,
Supervisor of Public Records, and the Army Corps of Engineers.
3. Projects. We assisted with issues related to Solar Energy projects; storm water
management and flood control issues; the Community Preservation Act; various road issues;
permitting issues regarding development projects such as the 8 James Lane, Red Lion Inn, 100
Pond Street, the Cook Estate/Abbott issues, 808 Jerusalem Road Site Plan, 807 Chief Justice
Cushing Highway project, King Street project, Scituate Hill Site Plan, 828 Chief Justice Cushing
Highway, and 80 Lantern Lane applications; licensing issues such as common victullar licenses,
Class II licenses and Alcohol license compliance issues; the senior center project Willicut
Commons Senior Center; 40B Comprehensive Permit issues; affordable housing issues; various
environmental regulatory issues involving Treats Pond and Cohasset Harbor; enforcement
procedures for various town agencies; Roll‐Off truck lease documentation, Town Hall
renovations project; and sailing club facility project. We presented a seminiar on Open Meeting
Law compliance for town officials.
4. Labor Issues. We assisted the Town in general labor and employment matters,
including grievances, labor arbitrations, unfair labor practice charges, collective bargaining and
retirement issues. We also provided advice from time to time during the year regarding
employee leave and benefit issues, as well as the interpretation and application of collective
bargaining agreements. In addition, we advised the town on certain contractual issues with
non‐union personnel.
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5. Litigation. As of December 31, 2015, the number of claims and lawsuits in which the
Town is a party total 23 as follows:
2 Matters involving the Board of Selectmen/Town Manager:
Coughlin v. Peter DeCaprio and the Cohasset Board of Selectmen, Norfolk Superior Court,
C.A. No. 2012‐01944.
United States of America v. James H. Gilman, et al., USDC 1:15‐CV‐10464‐GAO.
7 Matters involving the Board of Appeals:
Chief Justice Cushing Highway Corporation v. Cohasset Board of
Appeals, Mass. Land Court No. 243862.
Morrissey v. Cohasset Board of Appeals, Mass. Land Court No. 263788.
Crowley‐Buck v. Town of Cohasset, Cohasset Board of Appeals, et al.,
Land Court C.A.# 15 MISC 000153.
Tosi v. Tedeschi and Cohasset Zoning Board of Appeals, Norfolk Superior
Court, C.A. # 2015‐00673.
Devitre and Shahinian v. Cohasset Zoning Board of Appeals and John W.
and Jane C. Steinmetz, Norfolk Superior Court, C.A. # 2015‐00971.
Cohasset Board of Appeals v. Eric Kupperstein and Charles Henry and
Kathleen Fox, Norfolk Superior Court, C.A. # 2015‐01675.
Koines and Crummey v. Cohasset Board of Appeals, Land Court No.
014‐MISC‐489038.
1 Matter involving the Planning Board:
Rivera and Mullare v. Cohasset Planning Board, et al., Norfolk Superior
Court Civil Action No. 2013‐00341.
1 Matter involving the Department of Public Works:
Quincy Mutual Fire Insurance Company a/s/o Scott and Laura O’Grady,
Norfolk Superior Court, Civil Action No. 2013‐00532
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2 Matters involving the Public Schools:
Barrow v. Town of Cohasset School Department, Norfolk Superior Court, C.A. No. 11‐00321.
Peterson v. Town of Cohasset, Norfolk Superior Court, Civil Action No. 2013‐01304.
5 Matters involving the Conservation Commission:
Quigley, et al. v. Town of Cohasset, Mass DEP Wetlands File No. SE13‐1040 (Cat Dam).
John W. Steinmetz and Jane C. Steinmetz v. Cohasset Conservation Commission, the Town
of Cohasset, Creighton, et al., USDC 1:15‐cv‐13789‐DJC.
John W. Steinmetz and Jane C. Steinmetz v. The Town of Cohasset, et al., Norfolk Superior
Court, C.A. # 2015‐01321.
John W. Steinmetz and Jane C. Steinmetz v. Cohasset Conservation Commission, et al.,
Norfolk Superior Court, C.A. # 2015‐01385.
John W. Steinmetz and Jane C. Steinmetz v. Cohasset Conservation Commission, DEP
Wetlands Appeal File No. 13‐1193.
5 Claims pending:
Board of Health v. Wilmarc Charles.
Elizabeth O’Day v. Town of Cohasset.
Mark DeLuca v. Town of Cohasset (Police).
Gomes v. Town of Cohasset.
Michael Wynn v. Town of Cohasset (Police).
Respectfully submitted,
Paul R. DeRensis
TOWN COUNSEL
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Index of Articles ‐ Annual Town Meeting May 2, 2015
1 Annual Town Report ‐ Adopted
2 Report of Committees – Indefinitely postponed
3 Water Rate Restructuring ‐ Adopted
4 Operating Budget ‐ Adopted
5 Unpaid Bills From Previous Years ‐ Adopted
6 Supplemental Appropriations for Fiscal 2015 ‐ Adopted
7 Stabilization Funds ‐ Adopted
8 Capital Improvements Budget ‐ Adopted
9 Establishment of and/or Annual Renewal of Revolving Funds ‐ Adopted
10 Funds for Road Repair and Maintenance ‐ Adopted
11 Funds for Facilities Projects ‐ Adopted
12 Allocation of Funds for One Time Cost ‐ Adopted
13 Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 91 Liability ‐ Adopted
14 Additional Real Estate Exemptions ‐ Adopted
15 Community Preservation Committee ‐ Adopted
16 Cohasset Elder Affairs – Lease or Acquisition of a Senior Center Facility ‐
Adopted
17 Creation of Steering Committee for the 250th Anniversary of Cohasset ‐ Adopted
18 Adoption of Stretch Energy Code ‐ Adopted
19 Lease of Town Property for Siting of Solar Power Electric Generation
Facility ‐ Adopted
20 Ground‐Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installations Overlay District ‐ Adopted
21 Special Permits in the Village Business District ‐ Adopted
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TOWN OF COHASSET
Annual Town Meeting – May 2, 2015
At the Annual Town Meeting held on Saturday May 2, 2015 at the Cohasset High School Sullivan
Gymnasium the following articles were contained in the warrant and acted upon as follows.
Checkers sworn in by the Town Clerk, Carol L. St. Pierre at 9:30 a.m. were Elizabeth Anderson,
Jody Doyle, Kelly Grech, Rita Killion‐Jones, Debra Krupczak and Rebekah Mattey. Tellers
appointed and sworn in Moderator Daniel Evans at 10:00 a.m. were Stephen Bobo, Bernadette
Faulkner, Charles Higginson, Genevra Higginson and Linda Wakeman.
The Moderator called the meeting to order at 10:17 a.m. and a quorum of 100 was present at
that time. The registered voters checked in on the voting list totaled 251. Precinct 1 – 129 voters
and precinct 2 – 122.
Citizens recited the pledge of allegiance. A moment of silence was observed for citizens listed in
the memoriam of the town report.
Congressman Stephen Lynch was recognized at this time.
Voted unanimously to dispense with the reading of the call of the Meeting and Return of service
having been examined by the Moderator and found to be in order.
Article 1: Annual Town Report
To act upon the reports of the various Town Officers as printed in the Annual Town Report for
2014, or to take any other action related thereto.
MOVED, that the reports of the various Town Officers as printed in the Annual Town Report for
2015, be accepted and placed in the permanent records of the town.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 2: Reports of Committees
To hear the reports of any Committee heretofore chosen and act thereon, or to take any other
action related thereto.
MOVED, that the subject matter of this article be indefinitely postponed.
Motion adopted.
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Article 3: Water Rate Restructuring
To see if the town will vote to amend the current schedule of Water Rates by adopting the
following new schedules of Quarterly Capital Recovery Charges and Annual Fire Service
Charges., to take effect July 1, 2015, or to take any other action related thereto.
MOVED, that the current schedule of Water Rates be amended by adopting the following new
schedules of Quarterly Recovery Charges and Annual Fire Service Charges, to take effect July 1,
2015:
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Motion Adopted.
Article 4: Operating Budget
To see if the Town will vote to fix salaries and compensation of Elected Officers, and to see what
sums the Town will vote to raise and appropriate from available funds or otherwise, for the
payment of the salaries and compensation, expenses, equipment and outlays, capital and
otherwise, of the several Town Departments, including the enterprise funds for the Water
Department and Sewer Department, for the ensuing fiscal year, or to take any other action
related thereto.
MOVED that Forty Six Million Three Hundred Fifty Four Thousand One Hundred Ninety Two
Dollars ($46,354,192) be appropriated for the Fiscal Year 2016 Annual Town Budget to be allotted
as follows: $87,391 for salaries of elected Town Officials consisting of the Town Clerk $76,874;
Clerk, Board of Registrars (4) at $329 each, total of $1,316; Moderator, $1; Selectmen, Chairman
$1,500; Members (4) at $1,000 each, total of $4,000; Board of Assessors, Chairman, $1,300;
Members (2) at $1,200 each, total $2,400; and the remaining $46,266,801 for Personal Services,
Expenses, and Capital Outlays, interest on Maturing Debt and other charges for various
departments, as is further described in Appendix A and Appendix B in the Warrant, and to meet
the appropriation, the following transfers are made:
$2,397,704 from Sewer Enterprise Revenue,
$4,832,785 from Water Enterprise Revenue,
$65,338 from School Construction Surplus Fund,
$25,671 from Reserve for Community Preservation Debt,
$220,734 from Capital Stabilization Fund,
$5,000 from Wetland Fund,
$75,000 from Title V Betterment Fund,
$27,081 from Sewer Betterment Debt Stabilization Fund,
AND $38,704,879 is raised from taxation and other general revenues of the Town.
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APPENDIX A
FISCAL YEAR 2016 GENERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET
DEPARTMENT FISCAL
2013
BUDGET
FISCAL 2014
BUDGET
FISCAL 2015
BUDGET
FISCAL 2016
REQUESTED
FISCAL 2016
RECOMMEND
ED
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
TOWN MODERATOR 500 500 500 500 500
BOARD OF
SELECTMEN
236,918 238,621 227,950 230,300 230,300
TOWN MANAGER 387,841 432,649 435,465 369,737 369,737
HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT
‐ ‐ 50,000 70,000 70,000
SCHOOL SUPPORT
OFFICER
‐ ‐ ‐ 70,000 70,000
ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
360 360 360 360 360
RESERVE FUND 100,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000
DIRECTOR OF
FINANCE
230,057 231,426 270,635 265,429 265,429
BOARD OF
ASSESSORS
197,884 203,874 221,697 212,636 212,636
TREASURER/COLLEC
TOR
227,733 283,098 293,397 303,836 303,836
LEGAL SERVICES 200,000 200,000 175,000 175,000 175,000
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY
OFFICE
‐ 150,000 200,000 300,000 300,000
TOWN CLERK 129,013 134,041 149,865 148,728 148,728
PERMITS &
INSPECTIONS
130,827 161,793 170,824 150,496 150,496
UNCLASSIFIED 364,710 363,710 367,210 367,210 367,210
ADMINISTRATIVE
TOTAL
2,205,843 2,600,072 2,762,903 2,864,232 2,864,232
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PUBLIC SAFETY
POLICE 1,947,163 2,042,667 2,246,844 2,265,054 2,265,054
FIRE 2,057,013 2,081,700 2,210,777 2,258,766 2,258,766
BUILDING
COMMISSIONER
130,115 134,494 137,393 139,793 139,793
EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT
11,000 18,000 26,000 38,000 38,000
HARBORMASTER 89,845 99,871 109,732 111,492 111,492
SHELLFISH
CONSTABLE
475 475 475 475 475
PUBLIC SAFETY
TOTAL
4,235,611 4,377,207 4,731,221 4,813,580 4,813,580
EDUCATION SERVICES
COHASSET SCHOOLS 15,866,062 16,237,032 16,957,496 17,505,000 17,505,000
SOUTH SHORE
VOCATIONAL
136,635 140,051 84,721 73,471 73,471
EDUCATION
SERVICES TOTAL
16,002,697 16,377,083 17,042,217 17,578,471 17,578,471
PUBLIC WORKS/FACILITIES
DEPT OF PUBLIC
WORKS
1,082,378 944,139 973,912 1,175,168 1,175,168
SNOW & ICE
REMOVAL
125,000 125,000 250,000 125,000 125,000
STREET LIGHTING 75,000 50,000 45,000 45,000 45,000
TRANSFER STATION 257,000 456,691 465,732 466,199 466,199
FACILITIES
MANAGEMENT
610,511 658,025 675,777 801,523 801,523
PUBLIC
WORKS/FACILITIES
TOTAL
2,149,889 2,233,855 2,410,421 2,612,890 2,612,890
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APPENDIX A
FISCAL YEAR 2016 GENERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET
DEPARTMENT FISCAL
2013
BUDGET
FISCAL 2014
BUDGET
FISCAL 2015
BUDGET
FISCAL 2016
REQUESTED
FISCAL 2016
RECOMMEND
ED
HEALTH & WELFARE
BOARD OF HEALTH 158,573 142,702 148,280 147,139 147,139
ELDER AFFAIRS 238,390 249,448 384,177 262,998 262,998
VETERANS SERVICES 94,120 112,550 134,250 138,850 138,850
HEALTH & WELFARE
TOTAL
491,083 504,700 666,707 548,987 548,987
CULTURE & RECREATION
LIBRARY 520,157 529,997 562,873 579,284 579,284
RECREATION 101,389 108,019 113,902 120,595 120,595
COMMON
HISTORICAL
COMMISSION
50 50 50 500 500
HISTORICAL
PRESERVATION
800 600 600 600 600
CELEBRATIONS 2,500 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
CULTURE &
RECREATION TOTAL
624,896 638,666 677,425 700,979 700,979
DEBT SERVICE
DEBT SERVICE 3,429,770 3,405,573 3,262,518 3,167,326 3,167,326
DEBT SERVICE
TOTAL
3,429,770 3,405,573 3,262,518 3,167,326 3,167,326
BENEFITS & INSURANCE
PENSION
ASSESSMENT
1,388,631 1,485,835 1,591,141 1,706,914 1,706,914
WORKERS
COMPENSATION
123,200 129,360 122,508 142,619 142,619
UNEMPLOYMENT 20,000 20,000 7,500 7,500 7,500
HEALTH INSURANCE 3,155,879 3,376,791 3,570,467 4,556,164 4,556,164
LIFE INSURANCE 9,000 9,360 9,360 9,547 9,547
MEDICARE TAX 267,280 277,971 284,920 292,043 292,043
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PROPERTY &
LIABILITY
INSURANCE
255,765 268,553 295,301 296,080 296,080
BENEFITS &
INSURANCE TOTAL
5,219,755 5,567,870
5,881,197 7,010,867 7,010,867
GENERAL FUND
GRAND TOTAL
34,359,544 35,705,026 37,434,609 39,297,332 39,297,332
SEWER ENTERPRISE
FUND (indirect costs
included in General
Fund Budget)
2,657,897 2,484,667 2,242,921 2,322,625 2,322,625
WATER ENTERPRISE
FUND (indirect costs
included in General
Fund Budget)
4,579,173 4,586,481 4,702,202 4,734,235 4,734,235
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APPENDIX B
This proposed change to the organization chart of the Town accomplishes three things: it
renames the Director of Project Management and Planning as the Director of Public Works; it
provides for a new position with day‐to‐day responsibility for procurement and contract
management; and it streamlines the Town Manager’s day‐to‐day oversight responsibilities
pursuant to the Town Manager Act and the Town By‐laws, by allowing the Director of Public
Works to provide supplemental professional oversight. There are no changes to the existing
authority of the Water and Sewer Commissions.
A 2/3’s vote required. Budget adopted unanimously.
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Proclamation offered by Agnes McCann for Patience Towle
Whereas, Patience Garrick Towle has served as a Trustee of the Paul Pratt Memorial Library for
22 years with immense dedication; and
Whereas, Patience has been Chairman of the Board several times and Chair of the Building
Committee; and
Whereas, Patience was instrumental in moving the Library to the current location and
instrumental in the design and the construction; and
Whereas Patience is recognized by the Trustees as a source of immense knowledge about the
Library; and
Whereas, Patience has served on the Cohasset Library Trust and the Friends of Paul Pratt
Memorial Library; and
Now Therefore the Trustees of the Paul Pratt Memorial Library would like to recognize Patience
Garrick Towle and thank her for service to the Library.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizens of Cohasset, assembled here at Annual
Town Meeting hereby acknowledge with sincere appreciation the long and devoted service to
the Town of Cohasset and will be ever grateful to Patience Garrick Towle for her commitment
and dedication to the Cohasset community.
GIVEN under our hands and the seal of the TOWN OF COHASSET on this 2nd day of May in the
year Two Thousand Fifteen.
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Diane Kennedy, Chairman
Steve Gaumer, Vice‐Chairman
Martha Gjesteby, Clerk
Kevin McCarthy
Karen Quigley
Voted in favor of the proclamation.
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Article 5: Unpaid Bills from Previous Years
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, and/or
borrow, pursuant to any applicable statute, a sum or sums of money, to be expended by the
Town Manager, to pay for unpaid bills of the Town, the Water Commission and/or Sewer
Commission from previous fiscal years, or to take any other action related thereto.
WilmerHale $7,000 Legal Fees, Alternative Energy Committee
Total Unpaid Bills: $7,000
MOVED that the following unpaid bills of the Town from previous fiscal years, be paid, as
follows:
General Fund:
WilmerHale $7,000 Legal Fees, Alternative Energy Committee
Total Unpaid Bills: $7,000
AND to meet this appropriation, Seven Thousand Dollars ($7,000.00) be transferred from the
Stabilization Fund of the Town.
An 8/10’s vote required. Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 6: Supplemental Appropriations for Fiscal 2015
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute
and/or transfer from available funds, a sum or sums of money, to be expended by the Town
Manager, needed by various departmental budgets and appropriations to complete the fiscal
year ending June 30, 2015 or to decrease or otherwise adjust any budget line item as
appropriated by the town at the April 28, 2014 Annual Town Meeting or the November 17, 2014
Special Town Meeting, or to take any other action related thereto.
MOVED that Five Hundred Thirty Three Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Dollars ($533,960.00) be
hereby appropriated for the items set forth below amending the amounts appropriated by the
Town pursuant to the 2014 Annual Town Meeting held on April 28, 2014 and/or the Special Town
Meeting held on November 17, 2014, which funds are to be expended by the Town Manager, to
supplement certain departmental budgets and appropriations and to fund other deficits below
to complete the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015 as follows:
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Additional appropriations:
General Fund – to the following accounts
Snow & Ice Removal $266,000.00
DPW Expenses $50,000.00
Engineering Contract Services $90,000.00
Total: $406,000.00
Funding Sources:
Free Cash $111,000.00
Stabilization Fund $265,000.00
Overlay Surplus $30,000.00
Total: $406,000.00
Budgetary Transfers:
General Fund – From the following accounts
CTO – Personnel $81,460.00
Assessors – Personnel $26,500.00
Permits & Inspections
- Personnel $20,000.00
Total: $127,960.00
General Fund – To the Following Accounts:
Police Personnel $80,800.00
Police Expenses $15,500.00
Street Lights $14,700.00
Recreation Personnel $4,310.00
Veterans Services $12,650.00
Total: $127,960.00
Total Supplemental Appropriations: $533,960.00
A 2/3’s vote required. Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 7: Stabilization Funds
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds and/or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money to be deposited into the Capital Stabilization
Fund, the OPEB Trust Fund and the Stabilization Fund, or to take any other action related thereto.
MOVED that the following amounts be appropriated to be deposited in the following
stabilization funds:
One Million Twenty Dollars ($1,020,000) into the Capital Stabilization Fund;
One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) into the OPEB Trust Fund; and
One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) into the Town Stabilization Fund.
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AND TO meet these appropriations, One Million Two Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars
($1,220,000) be raised and appropriated from taxation and other general revenues of the Town.
A 2/3’s vote required. Motion adopted unanimously.
Proclamation offered by Diane Kennedy for Thomas Wigmore
WHEREAS, Thomas Wigmore is a Cohasset native son and 1983 Cohasset High School graduate;
and
WHEREAS, Tom Wigmore has worked for the Town of Cohasset since he was 13‐years old when
his distinguished service began during the Blizzard of ’78; and
WHEREAS, Tom Wigmore has been a tireless and devoted advocate for Cohasset’s veterans
and has coordinated Cohasset’s Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day activities; and,
WHEREAS, Tom Wigmore has spearheaded Cohasset High School’s participation in the Girls
and Boys State programs; and
WHEREAS, Tom Wigmore is the visionary and driving force behind Cohasset’s iconic and
nationally recognized Healing Fields;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizens of Cohasset, assembled here at Annual
Town Meeting, with great pride, recognize Tom Wigmore for his commitment and dedication
to the Cohasset community and celebrate his well‐deserved honor as Cohasset’s Citizen of
the Year, 2015.
GIVEN under our hands and the seal of the TOWN OF COHASSET on this second day of May in
the year Two Thousand and Fifteen.
FOR THE TOWN OF COHASSET
COHASSET BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Diane M. Kennedy, Chairman
Steve Gaumer, Vice Chairman
Martha Gjesteby, Clerk
Karen Quigley
Kevin McCarthy
Voted in favor of the proclamation.
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Article 8: Capital Improvements Budget
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, and/or
borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, a sum of money to fund various capital
improvements, capital projects and/or capital equipment for the various departments, boards,
commissions and agencies of the Town, or take any other action related thereto.
MOVED that One Million One Hundred Eighty Five Thousand Five Hundred Seventy Three Dollars
($1,185,573.00) be appropriated to be spent by the Town Manager with the approval of the
Board of Selectmen for the purpose of purchasing certain items or services relating to capital or
property, as set forth below;
Department Purpose Amount
Fire Department Refurbish Fire Rescue Pumper 1994 $180,000
Fire Department Powered Ambulance Cot / Cot
Power Loading System
$50,000
Police Department Replace Frontline Cruiser $35,500
Police Department Radios (portable and mobile) $59,257
Police Department Electronic Parking Enforcement $13,500
Department of
Public Works
Heavy haul Tractor $25,000
Department of
Public Works
Truck #3 1999 replace truck body
sander‐catch basin
$20,000
Facilities Town Wide Facilities Condition and
Functional Assessments
$105,000
Facilities Facility Vehicles (4x4 w/plow‐’16) $45,000
Engineering Treat’s Pond Flood Relief $200,000
Engineering Border Street Culvert $20,000
IT Department Digital Learning Program:
Replacement/Upgrades Classroom
instruction/laptops (Lease)
$47,500
IT Department Digital Learning Program:
Replacement/Upgrades Classroom
instruction/laptops (Purchase)
$68,816
IT Department Upgrade switches, firewall,
bandwidth, backbone switches
$60,000
IT Department Safety and Security Projects –
Cameras
$152,000
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School Department All School Buses Lease (supplement
School Budget)
$75,000
Town Clerk Codification Bylaws – General and
Zoning
$15,000
Town Clerk Image Cast Precinct Tabulator‐vote
tabulator
$14,000
Total – ATM 2015 $1,185,573
AND to meet this appropriation,
$9,635 in funds remaining after the completion of the Gas Remediation project, $2,800 in funds
remaining after the purchase of the Glass Recycling Container, and $9,376 in funds remaining
after the completion of Bridge Repairs on Border Street, all pursuant to Article 7 from the Annual
Town Meeting of April 28, 2014, will be transferred from each Capital Project Account, and
$1,163,762 will be transferred from the Capital Stabilization Fund.
Provided, however that the amounts listed above for particular projects are not to be construed
as individual appropriations but instead the sums shown are intended to be estimates of
individual projects but the amount appropriated is one line item in the total sum of $1,185,573.00.
The Town Manager, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is hereby authorized to
distribute such funds in such a manner as may be needed to accomplish the forgoing list of
projects, provided further, however, that the excess funds are available because one or more
items cost less than estimated and not because an item intended to be procured is not so
procured.
A 2/3’s vote required. Motion adopted.
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Article 9: Establishment of and/or Annual Renewal of Revolving Funds
To see if the Town will vote to establish and/or renew revolving fund accounts for various
departments of the Town according to Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44 Section 53E½ or
to take any other action related thereto.
MOVED that new revolving funds be hereby authorized commencing effective July 1, 2015 for
the Department of Health and for the Conservation Commission, and that the previously
established revolving fund for the Department of Elder Affairs be renewed, all pursuant to
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ , which funds shall be kept separate and
apart from other monies by the Treasurer, and in which shall be deposited receipts received that
may be spent only from those sources identified below under "Source of Funds" without further
appropriation during Fiscal Year 2016 and as identified below under "Use of Funds," and shall be
expended under the direction of those so indicated. Said annual amount expended from this
revolving account shall not exceed the amount indicated below under "Annual Expenditure."
Source of Funds Use of Funds Expended Under
Direction Of
Annual Expenditure
Conservation and
Storm water Permit
and Filing Fees
Staff and services for
the Conservation
Agent
Town Manager $40,000
Food Permit Fees Inspectional Services Director of Public
Health
$30,000
Elder Affairs Program
Fees
Elder Affairs
programs and trips
Director of Elder
Affairs
$15,000
Motion adopted unanimously.
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Proclamation offered by Karen Quigley for Frederick Koed
WHEREAS, Frederick R. Koed, or Fred as he is called, was first appointed to the Advisory
Committee in 1982 and served until 1987; and
WHEREAS, Fred was appointed by the Governor in 1987 to the Cohasset Housing Authority, a
position he held until 1992; and
WHEREAS, Fred was involved in many other committees and groups including, the Fair Housing
Committee (1988‐1989), Election officer (1991‐1997), the Metropolitan Area Planning Council
(2005‐2014) and the Norfolk County Advisory Board (2007‐2013); and
WHEREAS, Fred was elected to the position of Water Commissioner from 1994 ‐1997, where he
discharged his responsibilities with fairness and impartiality; and
WHEREAS, Fred was elected to the Board of Selectmen in 1999 where he served with honor
and distinction for 15 years; and
WHEREAS such dedication and service to the Town cannot come without great sacrifice to
personal matters and family life; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Selectmen now recommends this Unanimous Motion for
Commendation to Frederick R. Koed.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizens of Cohasset, assembled here at Annual
Town Meeting hereby acknowledge with sincere appreciation the long and devoted service to
the Town of Cohasset and will be ever grateful to Frederick R. Koed for his commitment and
dedication to the Cohasset community.
GIVEN under our hands and the seal of the TOWN OF COHASSET on this 2nd day of May in the
year Two Thousand Fifteen.
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Diane Kennedy, Chairman
Steve Gaumer, Vice‐Chairman
Martha Gjesteby, Clerk
Kevin McCarthy
Karen Quigley
Voted in favor of the proclamation.
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Article 10: Funds for Road Repair and Maintenance
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute, a sum to be expended by the Town Manager for road repairs
and maintenance projects as identified by the Department of Public Works, or to take any other
action related thereto.
MOVED that Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000) be appropriated to be spent by the Town
Manager for road repairs and maintenance projects as identified by the Department of Public
Works,
AND TO meet this appropriation, Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000) be raised and
appropriated from taxation and other general revenues of the Town.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 11. Funds for Facilities Projects
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute, a sum of to be expended by the Town Manager for various
Facilities Improvements identified by the Facilities Department, or to take any other action
related thereto.
MOVED that Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) be hereby appropriated to be spent by the Town
Manager with the approval of the Board of Selectmen for the following purposes, and to meet
this appropriation Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) be raised and appropriated from taxation and
other general revenues of the Town:
PURCHASE OF NON PERISHABLE STOCK ITEMS IN BULK FOR FUTURE USE SUCH AS /
Custodial Supplies, HVAC Supplies, Salt for Sidewalks/ Lamps for Town Buildings /
$15,000.00
INTERIOR PAINTING OF TOWN BUILDINGS / DOOR AND WINDOW REPLACEMENT IN TOWN
BUILDINGS / $15,000.00
FUNDS TO BE USED ON MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS ON TOWN BUILDINGS NOT
NECESSARILY COVERED BY BUDGET LINES / $20,000.00
Provided, however that the amounts listed above for particular projects are not to be construed
as individual appropriations but instead the sums shown are intended to be estimates of
individual projects but the amount appropriated is one line item in the total sum of $50,000. The
Town Manager, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is hereby authorized to distribute
such funds in such a manner as may be needed to accomplish the forgoing list of projects.
Motion adopted unanimously.
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Article 12: Allocation of Funds for One Time Cost
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money for funding one time expenditures and
projects, or to take any other action related thereto.
Amount Source of Funds Project
$20,000 General Revenues Fire Hydrant Fee Increase
$34,500 General Revenues Settlement of Grievance with
Firefighters Local 2804
MOVED that Fifty Four Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($54,500) be appropriated to be spent
by the Town Manager for the following purposes:
Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) for increased Fire Hydrant fees in FY 16
Thirty Four Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($34,500) for resolution of a grievance with
Firefighters Local 2804
AND TO meet this appropriation, Fifty Four Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($54,500) be raised
and appropriated from taxation and other general revenues of the Town.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Proclamation offered by Rebecca McArthur‐Bates for David Wadsworth
WHEREAS, David Wadsworth served with honor and distinction on the Cohasset Historical
Commission from 1979 until his death in January of this year, and
WHEREAS, David Wadsworth contributed his vast knowledge to Commission projects such as
the Captain’s Walk, the Minot’s Ledge Lighthouse watch room rebuilt on Government Island,
and the National Register listings for the Cohasset Common Historical District, and
WHEREAS, David Wadsworth was a strong advocate for the preservation of Cohasset’s historic
character, and was always ready to share with others his deep appreciation and love of
Cohasset’s long history and its unique way of life; and
WHEREAS, David Wadsworth served as Town Archivist from 1979 to 2013 and helped to ensure
that the town records were properly preserved for future generations, and
WHEREAS, David Wadsworth spent countless hours of his time to inventory the historic
properties of Cohasset which are on file at the Massachusetts Historical Commission, and
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WHEREAS, David Wadsworth was born in the Cohasset Hospital on Ripley Road, graduated
from the original Osgood School on Elm Street in 1949 and returned to Cohasset after college,
he was a true “Townie” and dedicated his life to the town and its history,
NOW, THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED, that the citizens of Cohasset, assembled at the 2015
Annual Town Meeting hereby acknowledge and affirm to David’s family our deepest
gratitude and appreciation for his many years of dedicated service to the Town of Cohasset.
Given under our hands and the seal of Town of Cohasset on the 2nd day of May, in the year
of two thousand fifteen.
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Diane Kennedy, Chairman
Steve Gaumer, Vice‐Chairman
Martha Gjesteby, Clerk
Kevin McCarthy
Voted in favor of the proclamation.
Article 13: Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 91 Liability
To see if the Town will vote to assume liability in the manner provided by the MGL Chapter 91,
Section 29, as amended, for all damages that may be incurred by the work to be performed by
the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection for the improvement, development
maintenance, and protection of tidal and non‐tidal rivers and streams, great ponds, harbors,
tidewaters, foreshores, and shores along a public beach in accordance with Section 11 of said
Chapter 91 and to authorize the Selectmen to execute and deliver bond on indemnity therefore
to the Commonwealth, or to take any other action related thereto.
MOVED that liability be assumed by the Town of Cohasset in the manner provided by the MGL
Chapter 91, Section 29, as amended, for all damages that may be incurred by the work to be
performed by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection for the improvement,
development maintenance, and protection of tidal and non‐tidal rivers and streams, great ponds,
harbors, tidewaters, foreshores, and shores along a public beach in accordance with Section 11
of said Chapter 91 and that the Board of Selectmen be hereby authorized to execute and deliver
bond on indemnity therefore to the Commonwealth
Motion adopted unanimously.
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Article 14: Additional Real Estate Exemptions
To see if the town will vote to accept Section 4 of Chapter 73 of the Acts of 1986 to grant an
additional real estate tax exemption of not more than one hundred percent (100%). Such
additional exemption may be granted to persons who qualify for property tax exemptions under
clauses 17, 17C ½, 17D, 22, 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D, 22E, 37, 37A, 41, 41B, 41C, 42 and 43 of Section
5 of Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws and also, to see if the town will vote to accept
the amendment of Clause 41C in accordance with Chapter 184, Section 51 of the Acts of 2002, to
subsequently grant an additional real estate tax exemption of not more than one hundred
percent (100%). Such additional exemption may be granted to persons who qualify for property
tax exemption under clause 41C of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws,
or to take any other action related thereto.
MOVED that Section 4 of Chapter 73 of the Acts of 1986 be hereby accepted to grant an
additional real estate tax exemption of not more than one hundred percent (100%), where such
additional exemption may be granted to persons who qualify for property tax exemptions under
clauses 17, 17C 12, 17D, 22, 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D, 22E, 37, 37A, 41, 41B, 41C, 42 and 43 of Section
5 of Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws and further, that the amendment of Clause
41 C in accordance with Chapter 184, Section 51 of the Acts of 2002, be hereby accepted to
subsequently grant an additional real estate tax exemption of not more than one hundred
percent (100%) where such additional exemption may be granted to persons who qualify for
property tax exemption under clause 41C of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts
General Laws.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 15: Community Preservation Committee
To see if the Town will vote to hear and act on recommendations by the Community Preservation
Committee for Fiscal Year 2015 pursuant to Chapter 44B of the General Laws, also known as the
Community Preservation Act: to implement such recommendations by appropriating and/or
reserving a sum or sums of money from the Community Preservation Fund established pursuant
to such Act for (i) the administrative expenses and all other necessary and proper expenses of
the Community Preservation Committee; (ii) the acquisition, creation and preservation of open
space; (iii) the acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of historic resources; (iv)
the acquisition, creation, preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of land for recreational use;
(v) the acquisition and preservation of historic resources; (vi) the acquisition, creation,
preservation and support of community housing; and (vii) the rehabilitation or restoration of
open space and community housing acquired or created under such Act; to authorize the Board
of Selectmen with the approval of the Community Preservation Committee, to acquire by
purchase, gift or eminent domain such real property interests in the name of or enforceable by
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the Town, acting by and through the Board of Selectmen or such other Town board as the Board
of Selectmen may designate, including real property interests in the form of permanent
affordable housing restrictions, historical preservation restrictions and conservation restrictions
that will meet the requirements of Chapter 184 of the General Laws, as may be necessary or
proper to carry out the foregoing; or to take any other action related thereto.
MOVED that the recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee be acted upon as
follows:
Recommendation A. That the following amounts be appropriated from the Fiscal Year 2016
Community Preservation Fund estimated revenues to the Community Preservation Fund
accounts as follows:
1. Fifty Three Thousand Four Hundred Forty Four Dollars ($53,444) be appropriated to the
Community Housing Reserve Fund and reserved for community housing purposes,
2. Fifty Three Thousand Four Hundred Forty Four Dollars ($53,444) be appropriated to the
Historic Reserve Fund for historic resources; and
3. Fifty Three Thousand Four Hundred Forty Four Dollars ($53,444) be appropriated to the
Community Preservation Open Space Reserve Fund for open space; and
Recommendation B. That Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) be appropriated from the
estimated FY 2016 revenues of the undesignated reserve balance in the Community Preservation
Fund for administrative and operating expenses of the Community Preservation Committee,
including professional services; and
Recommendation C. That One Thousand Sixty Dollars ($1,060) be appropriated from the Historic
Reserve Fund for the preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of the Cohasset Bi‐Centennial
Flag, to be expended by the Town Manager, and further that after June 30, 2016, any residual
unexpended portion of such sum shall not be further expended and shall be restored to the
Historic Reserve Fund in the Community Preservation Fund; and
Recommendation D. That Fifty Three Thousand Four Hundred Twenty Four Dollars ($53,424) be
appropriated from the Community Housing Fund for the purchase and installation of new water
heaters and storm doors for the apartments at 60 Elm Street, to be expended by the Town
Manager, and further that after June 30, 2016, any residual unexpended portion of such sum
shall not be further expended and shall be restored to the Community Housing Fund in the
Community Preservation Fund; and
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Recommendation E. That Thirty Two Thousand Eight Hundred Fifteen Dollars ($32,815) be
appropriated from the Open Space Fund for the expansion and improvement of walking trails in
the Cohasset portion of the Turkey Hill preserve, to be expended by the Town Manager, and
further that after June 30, 2016, any residual unexpended portion of such sum shall not be
further expended and shall be restored to the undesignated reserve balance in the Open Space
Fund; and
Recommendation F. That Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) be appropriated from the
Historic Reserve Fund, to fund the efforts of the Cohasset Historical Commission to place the
Cedar Street, Beechwood and Green Gate cemeteries on the Historical Register, to be expended
by the Town Manager, and further that after June 30, 2016, any residual unexpended portion of
such sum shall not be further expended and shall be restored to the Historic Reserve Fund.
Recommendation G: That for each of the above recommendations, the Board of Selectmen, or
such other Town board as the Board of Selectmen may designate, be authorized to acquire by
purchase or gift and hold in the name of or enforceable by the Town and to grant to a nonprofit
organization, charitable corporation or foundation, such land, real property interests and
permanent affordable housing restrictions, preservation restrictions and conservation
restrictions that will meet the requirements of Chapter 184 of the General Laws, as may be
necessary or proper to carry out the foregoing.
A 2/3’s vote required. Motion adopted unanimously.
Proclamation offered by David Drinan for Stuart Ivimey
WHEREAS, STUART IVIMEY was elected to the Planning Board in 2004 and has served the
citizens of Cohasset with incomparable honor and distinction for the past 11 years; and
WHEREAS, STUART IVIMEY served as Clerk of the Planning Board from 2004 to 2008, Vice
Chairman of the Planning Board from 2008 to 2011, and Chairman of the Planning Board from
2011 to 2015; and
WHEREAS, STUART IVIMEY as a member of the Planning Board has brought great wisdom,
experience, consideration, forethought, leadership and camaraderie during the discharge of his
duties; and
WHEREAS, STUART IVIMEY in his capacity as Chairman of the Planning Board has guided the
Board in the discharge of its duties and responsibilities in an open‐minded, competent, effective
and efficient manner; and
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WHEREAS, STUART IVIMEY has worked diligently and effectively with other Town Boards and
Committees, developers and residents during periods of great change while at all times providing
thoughtful leadership, exercising common sense and exhibiting good humor, in the furtherance
of the resolution of complex and often contentious issues; and
WHEREAS, STUART IVIMEY served on the Community Preservation Committee from 2001 to
2011; and
WHEREAS, STUART IVIMEY has been a resident of Cohasset since 1999 during which time he
has exhibited the strongest interest, involvement in and dedication to the well‐being of the Town
of Cohasset; and
WHEREAS, such dedication and service to the Town cannot come without great sacrifice to
personal matters and family life; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board now recommends this Unanimous Motion for Commendation to
STUART W. IVIMEY, JR.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizens of Cohasset, assembled at Annual Town
Meeting hereby acknowledge and affirm their appreciation to Planning Board Member Stuart
W. Ivimey, Jr., for his many years of dedicated service to the Town of Cohasset.
GIVEN under our hands and the seal of the TOWN OF COHASSET on this 2nd day of May in the
year Two Thousand and Fifteen.
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Diane Kennedy, Chairman
Steve Gaumer, Vice‐Chairman
Martha Gjesteby, Clerk
Kevin McCarthy
Karen Quigley
Voted in favor of the proclamation.
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Article 16: Cohasset Elder Affairs – Lease or Acquisition of a Senior Center Facility
To see if the Town will vote to Lease or Purchase a facility for the provision of services to the
Town’s elderly population, and for such other municipal uses as may be required, or to take any
other action related thereto.
Moved, that the Town Manager, with approval by the Board of Selectmen, be authorized to
acquire by gift, purchase and eminent domain pursuant to G.L. c. 40 and G.L. c. 79 or any other
applicable laws all or any portions of and interests in that certain property and improvements
thereto known as 91 Sohier Street, Cohasset for general municipal purposes, including space for
the Cohasset Council of Elder Affairs, and access thereto; that to pay for such acquisition an
amount not to exceed $1,030,000 be appropriated for a purchase, and equipment and
furnishings, and to meet such appropriation, the Treasurer of the Town, with approval by the
Board of Selectmen, be authorized to borrow such amount and issue bonds and notes of the
Town therefore; and that the Town Manager, with approval by the Board of Selectmen, be
authorized to execute any necessary agreements and to take any and all other actions necessary
or convenient to the carrying out of the purposes of this vote, provided however the authority
granted by this vote shall be exercised in accordance with the following conditions: the property
and completed building shall not be encumbered by any encumbrances except for those
encumbrances agreed to by the Town Manager with the approval by the Board of Selectmen, or
by any mortgages or liens, and shall be free of defects; and no restrictions shall survive the
conveyance except for such restrictions as may be required by the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts’ Attorney General and agreed to by the Town Manager with approval by the
Board of Selectmen.
A 2/3’s vote required. Motion adopted.
Article 17: Creation of Steering Committee for the 250th Anniversary of Cohasset
To see if the Town will vote to establish a committee for the purpose of planning and carrying
out events in relation to Cohasset’s 250th Anniversary, or to take any other action related
thereto.
MOVED, that a committee be established for the purposes of planning and carrying out events
in relation to Cohasset’s 250th Anniversary; that the Board of Selectmen shall appoint members
to such committee, to include two (2) representatives from each of the Cohasset Historical
Commission and the Cohasset Historical Society, as well as members representing civic groups
and organizations, the business community, and such other members as the Board shall deem
necessary; that the Committee make regular reports to the Board of Selectmen, the Town
Manager, and to Town Meeting; and that the Committee shall sunset on December 31, 2020.
Motion adopted unanimously.
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Article 18: Adoption of Stretch Energy Code
To see if the Town will vote to amend the General Bylaws to add a new Article XVI, Stretch Energy
Code, as set forth below, to adopt the “Stretch Energy Code” for the purpose of regulating the
design and construction of buildings for the effective use of energy, pursuant to Appendix 115.AA
of the Massachusetts Building Code, 780 CMR, including future editions, amendments and
modifications, or to take any other action related thereto.
ARTICLE XVI
ADOPTION OF STRETCH ENERGY CODE
Section 1 Definitions
The terms below shall have the following meanings for the purposes of this Article XVI.
International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) ‐ The International Energy Conservation Code
(IECC) is a building energy code created by the International Code Council. It is a model code
adopted by many state and municipal governments in the United States for the establishment
of minimum design and construction requirements for energy efficiency, and is updated on a
three‐year cycle. The baseline energy conservation requirements of the MA State Building Code
are the IECC with Massachusetts amendments, as approved by the Board of Building
Regulations and Standards.
Stretch Energy Code ‐ Codified by the Board of Building Regulations and Standards as 780 CMR
Appendix 115.AA of the 8th edition Massachusetts Building Code, the Stretch Energy Code is an
appendix to the Massachusetts Building Code, based on further amendments to the
International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) to improve the energy efficiency of buildings
built to this Code.
Section 2 Purpose
The purpose of 780 CMR 115.AA is to provide a more energy efficient alternative to the Base
Energy Code applicable to the relevant sections of the Building Code for both new construction
and existing buildings.
Section 3 Applicability
The Stretch Code applies to residential and commercial buildings. Buildings not included in this
scope shall comply with 780 CMR 13, 34, 51, as applicable.
Section 4 Stretch Code
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The Stretch Code, as codified by the Board of Building Regulations and Standards as 780 CMR
Appendix 115.AA, including any future editions, amendments or modifications, is herein
incorporated by reference into these General Bylaws, Article XVI.
Section 5 Enforcement
The Stretch Code is enforceable by the Building Commissioner.
MOVED that the Town of Cohasset General Bylaws be amended by adding a new Article XVI, as
set forth in Article 18 of the Warrant.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Proclamation offered by Martha Gjesteby for Margaret Chapman
WHEREAS, Margaret (Peggy) Chapman was elected to the Board of Health as a write in
candidate in April of 2000 and has served on the Board of Health with honor and distinction for
fifteen years: and
WHEREAS, as a member of the Board of Health, Peggy Chapman has brought great wisdom and
patience to the many issues that face our community: and
WHEREAS, as a member of the Board of Health, Peggy Chapman has helped the board
discharge its responsibilities in a very effective and efficient manner; at all times providing
thoughtful leadership, exercising common sense and exhibiting good humor, and
WHEREAS, such dedication and service to the Town of Cohasset cannot come without great
sacrifice to personal, family and professional matters, and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we, the Town of Cohasset who have benefited from her
tireless commitment and hard work for the Town of Cohasset do hereby salute and thank her
for her 15 years of dedicated service.
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Diane Kennedy, Chairman
Steve Gaumer, Vice‐Chairma
Martha Gjesteby, Clerk
Kevin McCarthy
Karen Quigley
Voted in favor of the proclamation.
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Article 19: Lease of Town Property for Siting of Solar Power Electric Generation Facility
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to lease certain parcels of Town
owned land identified as Town of Cohasset Assessors map/parcels B4‐05‐048, B4‐06‐025B, and
B4‐06‐003, with access located at 81‐91 Cedar Street (old land fill), for development and
operation of a solar (PV) power electric generation facility to provide electrical energy to the
Town of Cohasset via a net metering agreement, or to take any other action related thereto.
MOVED, that the Board of Selectmen is hereby authorized to lease certain parcels of Town
owned land identified as Town of Cohasset Assessors map/parcels B4‐05‐048, B4‐06‐025B, and
B4‐06‐003, with access located at 81‐91 Cedar Street (old land fill), for development and
operation of a solar (PV) power electric generation facility to provide electrical energy to the
Town of Cohasset via a net metering agreement
A 2/3’s vote required. Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 20: Ground‐Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installations Overlay District
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw by adding a new Section 21, Ground
Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installations Overlay District, as set forth below or take any other
action related thereto.
Section 21: Ground‐Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installations Overlay District
21.1 Purpose and Intent
21.1.1. The purpose of this Section 21: Ground‐Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installations
Overlay District (“GMSP Overlay District”) is to create a zoning overlay district that
allows the installation, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of Ground‐
Mounted Solar Photovoltaic (GMSP) Arrays as a permitted use in such district, to
provide standards for the placement, design, construction, operation, monitoring,
modification, maintenance and decommissioning of such installations, to establish the
process and procedures for review and approval of an installation, to address public
safety, minimize impacts on scenic, natural and historic resources, and provide
adequate financial assurance for the installation, operation, maintenance and
decommissioning of GMSP installations.
21.1.2. The requirements set forth in this Section 21 shall establish the set of standards
that apply to the construction, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning of GMSP
Installations in the GMSP Overlay District and the process and procedures for Site Plan
review and approval of an application for a GMSP Installation.
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21.1.3 If an applicant does not receive GMSP Installation Site Plan Review approval or
such approval lapses, then all requirements of the underlying district shall apply to the
land and this alternative set of standards for the construction, operation, and/or repair
of GMSP Installations shall not apply.
21.1.4 The Planning Board is the Site Plan Review Authority (SPRA) for all applications
for GMSP Installations in the GMSP Overlay District defined in this article of the Bylaws.
21.1.5 An application for a GMSP Installation shall follow all Planning Board processes
and procedures for a Site Plan Review as defined by these Bylaws unless either listed as
an exception or modified by this article.
21.2 Applicability
21.2.1. Section 21 shall apply to proposal(s) for Site Plan Review and approval of GMSP
Installations and construction of approved GMSP installations in the GMSP Overlay
District after the effective date of this Section 21. This Section 21 shall also apply to
physical modifications that materially alter the type, configuration, or size of these
installations or related equipment over the operational life of the installation.
21.2.2. Location of GMSP Overlay District: The GMSP Overlay District shall be comprised
of Town Assessors Map parcels B4‐05‐048, B4‐06‐025B, and B4‐06‐003 and the land
identified as 81‐91 Cedar Street. The GMSP Overlay District is shown on a map entitled
“Old Landfill Drawing,” which map is hereby incorporated by reference in and made part
of this Zoning Bylaw.
21.2.3 Areas for additional GMSP Overlay Districts may be added from time to time by
vote at Town Meeting to amend this Bylaw article.
21.3 Definitions
21.3.1. As‐of‐Right Siting: As‐of‐Right Siting shall mean that development may proceed
without the need for a special permit, variance, amendment, waiver, or other
discretionary approval. As‐of‐Right development shall be subject to Solar Photovoltaic
Installations Site Plan Review to determine conformance with the Town’s Zoning Bylaw.
Projects subject to Solar Photovoltaic Installation Site Plan Review that comply with the
Town’s Zoning Bylaw cannot be prohibited, but can be reasonably regulated by the Site
Plan Review Authority.
21.3.2. Ground‐Mounted Solar Photovoltaic (GMSP) Installation: A solar photovoltaic
system that is structurally mounted on the ground and is not roof‐mounted, and has a
minimum nameplate capacity of 250 kW DC and a minimum area of one acre.
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21.3.3 Site Plan Review Authority (SPRA): The Cohasset Planning Board is the SPRA for
GMSP Installations.
21.3.4. Solar Photovoltaic Installation Site Plan Review: A review and approval by the
Site Plan Review Authority (“SPRA”) to determine conformance with the Town’s Zoning
Bylaw.
21.3.5. Nameplate Capacity: The maximum rated output of the electric power
production of the photovoltaic system in Direct Current (DC).
21.4 Compliance with Laws, Bylaws and Regulations
21.4.1. The construction, installation operation, maintenance, decommissioning and
interconnection with an electricity distribution utility of GMSP Installations shall comply
with all applicable local, state and federal requirements, including but not limited to all
applicable electrical, construction, noise, safety, environmental and communications
requirements. No GMSP Installation shall be constructed, installed or modified without
first obtaining a building permit.
21.4.2. Solar Photovoltaic Installation Site Plan Review: Prior to obtaining a building
permit, construction, installation or modification, GMSP Installations shall undergo Solar
Photovoltaic Installation Site Plan Review by the SPRA as provided below. In accordance
with Section 22(c) of the Massachusetts Green Communities Act, Solar Photovoltaic
Installation Site Plan Review shall be expedited and no decision shall be rendered more
than one (1) year after the date of filing of a complete application, as determined by the
SPRA.
21.5 Application and Plan Requirements
21.5.1. Subject to submittal requirements detailed in the Planning Board’s “Site Plan
Review Application Package,” a completed application for Solar Photovoltaic Installation
Site Plan Review shall be filed with the SPRA. Along with receipt of an application, the
SPRA may engage, at the applicant’s cost, professional and technical consultants,
including legal counsel, to assist the SPRA with its review of the application, in
accordance with the requirements of G.L. c.44, §53G. The SPRA may direct the applicant
to deposit funds with the SPRA for such review at the time the application is determined
to be complete, and may direct the applicant to add additional funds as needed upon
notice. Failure to comply with this section shall be valid grounds for denying the
application. Upon approval of the application, any excess amount attributable to the
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application processing by the SPRA, including any interest accrued, shall be refunded to
the applicant.
21.5.2. Site Plan Review
The applicant shall follow the Site Plan Review policies and procedures as defined by
Section 12.6 of these Zoning Bylaws and the “Site Plan Review Application Packet,
Planning Board of the Town of Cohasset, Massachusetts” except as may be modified by
this Section 21. The SPRA has the authority to reduce or waive the application fee. The
following shall be specifically included in the Site Plan Review package:
a. Site plan(s), prepared by a Professional Engineer licensed in the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts, at a scale of one inch equals forty feet (1” = 40'), including:
i. North arrow and locus map;
ii. Property boundaries and physical features, including roads;
iii. Name/Description of project;
iv. Topography, proposed changes to the landscape of the site, grading,
vegetation clearing, including proposed drainage;
v. Zoning designation;
vi. Location of proposed structures, drives, etc., including setbacks;
vii. Sign(s) location(s);
viii. Landscaping, both existing and proposed;
ix. Lighting, including locations, type and wattage.
b. Plans or drawings of the GMSP Installation prepared by a Registered
Professional Engineer licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, showing
the proposed layout of the system and any potential shading from nearby
structures or vegetation.
c. One or three line electrical diagram detailing the Ground‐Mounted Solar
Photovoltaic Installation, associated components, and electrical interconnection
methods, with all National Electrical Code compliant disconnects and
overcurrent devices.
d. Documentation of the major system components to be used, including the
photovoltaic panels, mounting system, and inverter(s).
e. Documentation of actual or prospective access and control of the project site
sufficient to allow for construction and operation of the proposed installation.
f. An operation and maintenance plan (see also “Operation & Maintenance Plan”
Section 21.6).
g. Proof of liability insurance. The owner or operator of the Ground‐Mounted
Solar Photovoltaic Installation shall provide the Town Clerk and SPRA with a
certificate of insurance showing that the owner or operator has sufficient liability
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coverage pursuant to industry standards and naming the Town as an additional
insured.
h. Description of financial surety that satisfies “Financial Surety” Section 21.13.
i. Name, address and phone number and signature of the applicant(s) and
property owner(s), if the applicant is not the property owner. If the applicant is
not the property owner, a statement, signed by the property owner, authorizing
the applicant to proceed is required.
21.5.3. Application Submission: The application packet must comply with Section 12.6
of the Cohasset Zoning By‐Law and the Cohasset Planning Board’s Rules and Regulations
concerning Commercial Site Plan Review.
21.6 Construction
21.6.1 The Solar Photovoltaic Installation Commercial Site Plan Review Application must
detail the proposed GMSP Installation’s resistance to extreme wind, temperature, snow,
ice, rain, and humidity conditions. All resistance specifications to such elements must
meet or exceed current State and Town building regulations.
21.6.2 Repair of damage sustained by the installation under these conditions shall be
the responsibility of the owner/operator of the installation.
21.6.3 Glare shall be mitigated at the applicant’s expense by the placement of fencing,
vegetation or other means as reasonably required by the SPRA.
21.6.4 The GMSP Installation shall be enclosed by suitable fencing, access gates and/or
other barriers to prevent unauthorized access and shall contain closed circuit cameras
and motion detectors for security if required by the SPRA.
21.6.5 All utilities connections to the external electricity distribution network and
lighting system shall be underground. This requirement may be partially or completely
waived by the SPRA if the SPRA finds that this requirement is impractical for a specific
installation.
21.6.6 All electrical installation shall be done by licensed, certified electricians. The
SPRA/Town reserves the right to retain a licensed, certified electrician/engineer with
experience in GMSP facility construction to inspect and approve the installation prior to
the GMSP facility being placed into service.
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21.7 Operation & Maintenance Plan
The applicant shall submit as part of the Solar Photovoltaic Installation Commercial Site Plan
Review Application an operation and maintenance plan for the Ground‐Mounted Solar
Photovoltaic Installation, which shall include measures for maintaining safe access to the
installation, storm water controls, as well as general procedures for operational maintenance of
the installation.
The Operation and Maintenance Plan shall include without limitation the following:
21.7.1 Plans for replacing damaged or inoperative array panels.
21.7.2 Plans for replacing panels that have deteriorated in efficiency in excess of the
manufacturer’s warranty.
21.7.3 Measures to ensure that the panels are kept clean including plans for snow/ice
removal.
21.7.4 Measures to ensure that the structure and brackets that support the panels shall
be maintained such that no major rust or corrosion is visible for the life of the
installation.
21.7.5 Measures to ensure that all buildings, enclosures, fences and other facilities that
are part of the installation shall be maintained in a manner that they retain the
original appearance and operational function, reasonable wear and tear
excluded, including but not limited to paint, shingles, siding, roofing, roadways,
gates, access panels, etc.
21.8 Dimension and Density Requirements
21.8.1 Structures: GMSP Installations and all appurtenant structures to Ground‐
Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installations shall, to the extent not otherwise covered in
this Section 21, be subject to the restrictions concerning the bulk and height of
structures, lot area, setbacks, open space, and building coverage requirements set forth
in this Zoning Bylaw for the zoning district in which the GMSP Overlay District is located,
provided that only one parking space shall be required per GMSP Installation and the
GMSP Installation may cover up to 70% of any lot, provided other setback requirements
are met.
21.8.2 The maximum height from grade to the top of the Ground‐Mounted Solar
Photovoltaic Installation shall not exceed 15 feet for each individual solar panel.
21.8.3 All appurtenant structures, including but not limited to, equipment shelters,
storage facilities, transformers, and substations, shall be architecturally compatible with
each other. The SPRA may require that structures be screened from view by vegetation
and/or joined or clustered to avoid adverse visual impacts.
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21.9 Design Standards
21.9.1. Lighting: Lighting of Ground‐Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installations shall be
consistent with local, state and federal law. Lighting of other parts of the installation,
such as appurtenant structures, shall be limited to that required for safety and
operational purposes, and shall be reasonably shielded from abutting properties. Where
feasible, lighting of the Ground‐Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installation shall be directed
downward and shall incorporate full cut‐off fixtures to reduce light pollution.
21.9.2. Signage: Signs on Ground‐Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installations shall comply
with this Zoning Bylaw. A sign that identifies the owner and/or operator and provides a
24‐hour emergency contact phone number shall be required. Ground‐Mounted Solar
Photovoltaic Installations shall not display any advertising. Advertising does not include
signs providing reasonable identification of the owner, manufacturer or operator of the
installation.
21.9.3. Utility Connections: Electrical lines for utility interconnections shall be routed
underground unless found to be impractical by the SPRA or otherwise required by the
interconnecting utility.
21.9.4 Color: The GMSP panels, including all replacement panels, which make up the
GMSP Installation, shall each have similar color, reflectivity and tone. The SPRA may in
its discretion grant a case‐by‐case exception.
21.10 Safety and Environmental Standards
21.10.1. Emergency Services: The Ground‐Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installation
owner or operator shall provide a copy of the project summary, electrical schematic and
approved site plan to the Cohasset Fire Chief and Police Chief. The owner and operator
shall cooperate with local public safety and emergency services in developing an
emergency response plan. All means of shutting down the installation shall be clearly
marked. The owner or operator shall identify a responsible person for public inquiries
throughout the life of the installation. Access capability (lock keys, combinations, entry
codes, etc.) shall be provided by the owner and/or operator to these public safety
officials.
21.10.2. Land Clearing, Soil Erosion and Habitat Impacts: Clearing of natural vegetation
shall be limited to what is necessary for the construction, operation and maintenance of
the GMSP Installation or otherwise prescribed by applicable local, state and federal laws
and regulations.
21.10.3. GMSP Installation on Landfill: If the GMSP Installation will be located on a
landfill, it may be required to obtain a Post‐Closure Use Permit from the Massachusetts
Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to 310 CMR 19.143. The SPRA may
defer action on any application until such Post‐Closure Use Permit is obtained or
evidence is provided by the applicant that a Post‐Closure Use Permit is not required.
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21.11 Monitoring and Maintenance
21.11.1. GMSP Installation Conditions: The GMSP Installation owner or operator shall
maintain the facility in good condition and repair. Maintenance shall include, but not be
limited to, painting, structural repairs, and integrity of security measures, buildings,
roadways, access gateways, structural integrity, and elimination of rust and/or
corrosion. Site access shall be maintained to a level acceptable to the Cohasset Fire
Chief and other public safety officials. The Town may continue to maintain driveways
and parking areas that exist at the time of the application. The owner, operator or
property owner shall be responsible for the cost of maintaining the installation and any
access road(s) installed by such party, unless accepted as a public way.
21.11.2. Modifications: All modifications to a GMSP Installation made after issuance of
the required building permit shall require approval by the SPRA.
21.11.3 Monitoring and Reporting: The operator or owner of the GMSP Installation shall
monitor the facility for correct and efficient operation and to detect degradation,
incorrect operation or other anomalies. The operator or owner shall provide a report
once per quarter to the Town documenting all pertinent details surrounding the
operation and maintenance of the GMSP Installation.
21.11.4 Clearing of Vegetation and Trees: The owner/operator of the GMSP Installation
shall be responsible for maintaining the immediate area around the GMSP Installation
by keeping vegetation, trees and any other growth trimmed for the operational life of
the GMSP Installation. For the purpose of this section, trimming means:
a. Grass or other ground vegetation no higher than 2 feet.
b. Trees and bushes shall be maintained to eliminate additional solar shading, to
ensure safe access, to prevent damage caused by weather (wind, rain, snow,
etc.) if a tree or bush is in danger of falling across an array and to present a clean
and professional aesthetic appearance.
21.12 Abandonment and Decommissioning
21.12.1. Removal Requirements: Any GMSP Installation that has reached the end of its
useful life or has been abandoned consistent with Section 21.12.2 “Abandonment” shall
be removed by the owner or operator. The owner or operator shall physically remove
the installation no more than 150 days after the date of discontinued operations. The
owner or operator shall notify the SPRA by certified mail of the proposed date of
discontinued operations and plans for removal. Decommissioning shall consist of:
a. Unless requested otherwise by the property owner (i.e. the Town), physical
removal of all structures, equipment, security barriers and transmission lines
associated with the GMSP Installation from the site.
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b. Disposal of all solid and hazardous waste associated with the
decommissioning of the GMSP Installation in accordance with local, state, and
federal waste disposal regulations.
c. Stabilization or re‐vegetation of the site of the GMSP Installation as necessary
to minimize erosion. The SPRA may allow the owner or operator to leave
landscaping or designated below‐grade foundations and conduit in order to
minimize erosion and disruption to vegetation.
21.12.2. Abandonment
Absent written notice by the owner or operator to the SPRA of a proposed date of
decommissioning or written notice by the owner or operator requesting an extension due to
extenuating circumstances, the GMSP Installation shall be deemed abandoned when it fails to
operate or operations are discontinued for more than one (1) year without the written consent
of the SPRA. If the owner or operator of the GMSP Installation fails to remove the installation in
accordance with the requirements of this Section 21 within 150 days of abandonment or the
proposed date of decommissioning, the Town may enter the property and physically remove
the installation.
21.13 Financial Surety
21.13.1. An applicant for a Ground‐Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installation shall provide
a form of financial surety acceptable to the Town as set forth in 21.13.2.b below, to
cover costs associated with:
a. Decommissioning of the GMSP Installation and the return of the site to its state
prior to the installation of the GMSP Installation at any time subsequent to the
owner’s discontinuance of operation or abandonment of the installation.
b. Insurance coverage as specified in section 21.5.2.g.
c. The financial surety must be of a form that survives the financial viability of the
owner/operator of the facility.
21.13.2 The owner/operator shall furnish or cause to be furnished, for the Town’s
benefit, performance and payment bonds, or other security reasonably acceptable to
the Town and the SPRA, issued by a surety licensed to do business in the
Commonwealth and whose name appears on the U.S. Treasury Department Circular
570, in industry standard form and as follows:
a. prior to the initiation of any ground disturbing or construction activities at
the premises, a bond or other security reasonably acceptable to the Town/SPRA
in an amount equal to the estimated cost to procure, install and fully commission
the GMSP Installation; and
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b. no later than one (1) year prior to the expiration of the initial lease term for the
GMSP Installation, a bond or other security reasonably acceptable to the
Town/SPRA in amount equal to $50 per kW of installed capacity of the GMSP
Installation, as security to pay for the removal of the GMSP Installation from the
premises upon expiration of the lease.
MOVED, that the Zoning Bylaw be amended by adding a new Section 21, Ground Mounted
Solar Photovoltaic Installations Overlay District, as set forth in Article 20 of the Warrant.
A 2/3’s vote required. Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 21: Special Permits in the Village Business District
To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 18 of the Zoning Bylaws as follows, or take any
other action related thereto:
1. By amending existing Section 18.1.b “The total gross floor area of a single apartment in
the VB District shall be not less than 700 square feet nor more than 1500 square feet.”
as follows so as to read:
“The total Residential Gross Floor Area of a Dwelling Unit in the VB District shall be not
less than 700 square feet nor more than 1500 square feet.”
and,
2. By amending existing Section 18.2 “In the VB District, the special permit granting
authority may allow apartment units on ground floors of buildings only where:” as
follows so as to read:
“In the VB District, the special permit granting authority may allow Dwelling Units on
ground floors of buildings only where:” [no change to subsections a. and b.]
MOVED, that the Zoning Bylaw be amended as set forth in the Article 21 of the Warrant.
A 2/3’s vote required. Motion adopted.
It was moved and seconded that this Annual Town Meeting be dissolved at 12:53 p.m.
A True Record, ATTEST:
Carol L. St. Pierre
Town Clerk
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ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION
Cohasset, Massachusetts
Saturday, May 9, 2015
Polls opened at 9 AM and closed at 6 PM
Election officers sworn in by the Town Clerk, Carol St. Pierre at 7:45 AM were as follows:
Elizabeth Anderson Carla Getto Rebekah Mattey
Carol Anglin Margaret Goodwin Ruth Nedrow
James Carroll Kelly Grech Betts Murray
Jody Doyle Rita Killion‐Jones Kenneth Warner
F. Roy Fitzsimmons
PRECINCT 1 2 TOTAL
TOTAL REGISTERED VOTERS 2805 2870 5675
TOTAL VOTES CAST 960 867 1827
PERCENT OF BALLOTS CAST 34% 30% 32%
Absentees Pct 1 Pct 2 Total
91 69 160
SELECTMEN For Three Years Vote for One
Blanks 6 3 9
MARTHA K. GJESTEBY Candidate for Re‐
election 93 115 208
PETER J. PESCATORE 316 344 660
PAUL J. SCHUBERT 545 405 950
Write‐in/Scattering 0 0 0
TOTAL 960 867 1827
SCHOOL COMMITTEE For Three Years Vote for Two
Blanks 642 566 1208
KATHERINE C. DUGAN 652 550 1202
ELLEN M. MAHER 624 614 1238
Write‐in/Scattering 2 4 6
TOTAL 1920 1734 3654
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TRUSTEES PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY For Three Years Vote for Three
Blanks 819 707 1526
LYNNE M. DeGIACOMO Candidate for Re‐
election 648 609 1257
AGNES McCANN Candidate for Re‐
election 470 528 998
MEAGHAN HOLLENBECK BARRY 435 376 811
DAVID DWYER 505 379 884
Write‐in/Scattering 3 2 5
TOTAL 2880 2601 5481
ASSESSOR For Three Years Vote for One
Blanks 289 187 476
DEBRA J. KRUPCZAK Candidate for Re‐
election 669 677 1346
Write‐in/Scattering 2 3 5
TOTAL 960 867 1827
BOARD OF HEALTH For Three Years Vote for One
Blanks 162 119 281
HARVEY L. DICKSTEIN 430 488 918
LYNN A. DOXEY 368 259 627
Write‐in/Scattering 0 1 1
TOTAL 960 867 1827
COHASSET HOUSING AUTHORITY For Five Years Vote for One
Blanks 250 210 460
HELEN C. NOTHNAGLE Candidate for Re‐
election 707 656 1363
Write‐in/Scattering 3 1 4
TOTAL 960 867 1827
PLANNING BOARD For Five Years Vote for One
Blanks 878 795 1673
Write‐in Jennifer Dial 8 2 10
Write‐in BRIAN FRAZIER 21 12 33
Write‐in/Scattering 53 58 111
TOTAL 960 867 1827
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RECREATION COMMISSION For Five Years Vote for One
Blanks 242 202 444
ABIGAIL H. ALVES Candidate for Re‐
election 717 663 1380
Write‐in/Scattering 1 2 3
TOTAL 960 867 1827
SEWER COMMISSION For Three Years Vote for One
Blanks 281 237 518
BRYAN T. BALDWIN Candidate for Re‐
election 675 628 1303
Write‐in 4 2 6
TOTAL 960 867 1827
WATER COMMISSION For Three Years Vote for One
Blanks 347 321 668
LEONORA C. JENKINS Candidate for Re‐
election 601 529 1130
Write‐in/Scattering 12 17 29
TOTAL 960 867 1827
Polls closed at 6 PM and the results were declared at 7:20 PM
A True Record, ATTEST: Carol L. St. Pierre, Town Clerk
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TOWN OF COHASSET
Special Town Meeting – November 2, 2015
At the Special Town Meeting held on Monday November 2, 2015 at the Cohasset High School
Sullivan Gymnasium the following articles were contained in the warrant and acted upon as
follows.
Checkers sworn in by the Town Clerk, Carol L. St. Pierre at 6:30 p.m. were Elizabeth Anderson,
Jody Doyle, Kelly Grech, Rita Killion‐Jones, Debra Krupczak and Rebekah Mattey. Tellers
appointed and sworn in by Moderator Daniel Evans at 7:00 p.m. were Harald Gundersen, Betts
Murray, Francis W. Murray and Peter Pearce.
The Moderator called the meeting to order at 7:25 p.m. and a quorum of 100 was present at that
time. The registered voters checked in on the voting list totaled 113. Precinct 1 – 58 voters and
precinct 2 – 55.
Citizens recited the pledge of allegiance.
Voted unanimously to dispense with the reading of the call of the Meeting and Return of service
having been examined by the Moderator and found to be in order.
Article 1: Amendments to Fiscal 2016 Operation Budget
To see if the Town will vote to amend, modify, increase or decrease, or otherwise, to balance the
Fiscal Year 2016 Operating Budget as voted in Article 4 of the May 2, 2015 Annual Town Meeting,
including proposed revised appropriations and any additional sums the Town will vote to raise
and appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, or transfer from available funds or
otherwise, for the payment of the salaries and compensation, expenses, equipment, and outlays,
capital and otherwise, of the several Town departments, for the current fiscal year, or take any
other action related thereto.
Budgetary Transfers:
General Fund – From the Following Accounts
Town Manager $63,717.00
Workers Comp $10,000.00
School Resource Officer $15,000.00
Total: $88,717.00
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General Fund – To the Following Accounts:
Finance $4,875.00
Assessors $3,972.00
Treasurer/Collector $7,433.00
Town Clerk $2,724.00
Permits & Inspections $2,800.00
Building Inspector $1,656.00
Harbormaster $1,201.00
DPW $7,000.00
Transfer Station $3,678.00
Facilities $2,799.00
Board of Health $4,281.00
Elder Affairs $7,992.00
Library $10,484.00
Recreation $2,822.00
Medicare Tax $10,000.00
CTO $15,000.00
Total: $88,717.00
MOVED, that Eighty Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Seventeen Dollars ($88,717.00) be
transferred between budget lines for the items set forth below, amending the amounts
appropriated by the Town pursuant to the 2015 Annual Town Meeting held on May 2, 2015,
which funds are to be expended by the Town Manager, to supplement certain departmental
budgets and appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016 as follows:
Transfers
From: Workers Comp $10,000.00
School Resource Officer $15,000.00
Town Manager $63,717.00
To: CTO $15,000.00
Medicare Tax $10,000.00
Finance $4,875.00
Assessors $3,972.00
Treasurer/Collector $7,433.00
Town Clerk $2,724.00
Permits & Inspections $2,800.00
Building Inspector $1,656.00
Harbormaster $1,201.00
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DPW $7,000.00
Transfer Station $3,678.00
Facilities $2,799.00
Board of Health $4,281.00
Elder Affairs $7,992.00
Library $10,484.00
Recreation $2,822.00
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 2: Unpaid Bills from Previous Fiscal Years
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, and/or
borrow, pursuant to any applicable statute, a sum or sums of money, to be expended by the
Town Manager, to pay for unpaid bills of the Town, the Water Commission and/or Sewer
Commission from previous fiscal years, or to take any other action related thereto.
Department Vendor Amount Description
Permits &
Inspections
Indpt.Environmental
Consultants, Inc.
$300.00 ConCom Enforcement
Action
MOVED, that Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) be hereby appropriated to pay the following
unpaid bill of the Town, from previous fiscal years, as follows:
Department Vendor Amount Description
Permits &
Inspections
Indpt.Environmental
Consultants, Inc.
$300.00 ConCom Enforcement
Action
AND TO meet this appropriation, Three Hundred Dollars ($300) be transferred from Free Cash
in the Treasury of the Town;
A 9/10’s vote required. Motion adopted unanimously.
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Article 3: Stabilization Funds
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, and/or
borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, a sum of money to be deposited into the General
Stabilization Fund, the Capital Stabilization Fund, and the OPEB Trust Fund, or take any other
action related thereto.
MOVED, that the following amounts be appropriated for the following purposes:
Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($450,000) into the Cohasset OPEB Trust Fund;
Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) into the General Stabilization Fund; and
Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) into the Capital Stabilization Fund.
AND TO meet these appropriations, Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($800,000) be transferred
from available Free Cash in the Treasury of the Town.
A 2/3’s vote required. Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 4: Allocation of Funds for One‐Time Costs
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, and/or
borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, a sum of money for funding one‐time expenditures
and projects, or take any other action related thereto.
Amount Source of Funds Purpose
$75,000 Free Cash Termination payment of Our
World Lease at 100 Sohier
Street
$25,000 Free Cash Master Plan
$1,000 Free Cash Knox Box (Fire Safety Device)
for Cohasset Housing
Authority
$30,000 Free Cash Road and Tree Related
Repairs
$30,000 Free Cash Renovations to 100 Sohier
Street
$20,000 Free Cash Network Security Upgrades
$20,000 Free Cash Fire Self Contained Breathing
Apparatus Equipment
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MOVED, that Two Hundred One Thousand Dollars ($201,000) be appropriated to be spent by the
Town Manager for the following General Fund purposes:
Amount Purpose
$75,000 Termination payment of Our
World Lease at 100 Sohier Street
$25,000 Master Plan
$1,000 Knox Box (Fire Safety Device) for
Cohasset Housing Authority
$30,000 Road and Tree Related Repairs
$30,000 Renovations to 100 Sohier Street
$20,000 Network Security Upgrades
$20,000 Fire Self Contained Breathing
Apparatus Equipment
AND TO meet this appropriation, Two Hundred One Thousand Dollars ($201,000) be
appropriated from Free Cash in the Treasury of the Town;
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 5: Transfer from Water Department Capital Stabilization Fund
To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the Water Department Capital Stabilization Fund a
sum of money for the Water Commission and the Town Manager to jointly expend, or take any
other action related thereto.
Amount Source of Funds Purpose
$49,000 Water Capital Stabilization
Fund
Polymer System Upgrades
$80,000 Water Capital Stabilization
Fund
Filter Media Change Order
$15,000 Water Capital Stabilization
Fund
Ellms Meadow Well
Insulation
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MOVED, that One Hundred Forty Four Thousand Dollars ($144,000) be hereby appropriated for
the Water Commission and Town Manager jointly to expend for the following projects:
Amount Purpose
$49,000 Polymer System Upgrades
$80,000 Filter Media Change Order
$15,000 Ellms Meadow Well Insulation
AND TO meet this appropriation, One Hundred Forty Four Thousand Dollars ($144,000) be
transferred from the Water Capital Stabilization Fund.
A 2/3’s vote required. Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 6: Supplemental Appropriation, FY 16 Water Department Budget
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute
and/or transfer from available funds, a sum or sums of money, to be expended by the Water
Commission and the Town Manager to jointly expend, to supplement the Water Department
Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016, as approved by the Town at the May 2, 2015
Annual Town Meeting, or take any other action related thereto.
Action Amount From For
Capital
Appropriation
$110,000 Water Department Retained
Earnings
Caustic Conversion
Supplemental
Appropriation
$35,000 Water Department Retained
Earnings
Roof Repair
Supplemental
Appropriation
$40,000 Water Department Retained
Earnings
Chemicals
MOVED, that One Hundred Eighty Five Thousand Dollars ($185,000) be hereby appropriated for
the Water Commission and Town Manager jointly to expend for the following projects:
Action Amount For
Capital
Appropriation
$110,000 Caustic Conversion
Supplemental
Appropriation
$35,000 Roof Repair
Supplemental
Appropriation
$40,000 Chemicals
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AND TO meet this appropriation, One Hundred Eighty Five Thousand Dollars ($185,000) be
appropriated from the available Retained Earnings of the Water Enterprise Fund and transferred
into the FY 2016 Water Enterprise Fund operating budget.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 7: Sewer Commission Transfers
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds and/or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money to be deposited into the Sewer Betterment
Debt Stabilization Fund, or take any other action related thereto.
Amount Transfer From Transfer To
$28,217 Sewer Retained Earnings Sewer Betterment Debt
Stabilization Fund
MOVED, that the following transfers be made in connection with the Sewer Enterprise Fund:
Amount Transfer To
$28,217 Sewer Betterment Debt
Stabilization Fund
AND TO meet this appropriation, Twenty Eight Thousand Two Hundred Seventeen ($28,217) be
appropriated from the Retained Earnings of the Sewer Enterprise fund and transferred to the
Sewer Betterment Debt Stabilization Fund.
A 2/3’s vote required. Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 8: Supplemental Appropriations, FY 16 Sewer Department Budget
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute
and/or transfer from available funds, a sum or sums of money, to be expended by the Sewer
Commission and the Town Manager to jointly expend, to supplement the Sewer Department
Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016, as approved by the Town at the May 2, 2015
Annual Town Meeting, or take any other action related thereto.
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Action Amount From For
Supplemental
Appropriation
$155,000 Sewer Department Retained
Earnings
Grinder Pump Replacements
Supplemental
Appropriation
$50,000 Sewer Department Retained
Earnings
Anticipated Fee Increase from
the Town of Hull
MOVED, that Two Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($205,000) be hereby appropriated for the
Sewer Commission and Town Manager jointly to expend for the following projects:
Action Amount For
Supplemental
Appropriation
$155,000 Grinder Pump Replacements
Supplemental
Appropriation
$50,000 Anticipated Fee Increase from
the Town of Hull
AND TO meet this appropriation, Two Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($205,000) be
appropriated from the Retained Earnings of the Sewer Enterprise Fund and transferred into the
FY 2016 Sewer Enterprise Fund operating budget.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 9: Acceptance of Statue – Elderly Tax Exemption
To see if the Town will vote, in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, Section
5, Clause 41C, to increase the Gross Receipts Limit to $20,000 for a single person and $30,000 for
a married couple and to increase the Whole Estate Limit to $40,000 for a single person and
$55,000 for a married couple, or to take any other action related thereto.
MOVED, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause
41C, the factors contained in these provisions be adjusted by increasing the Gross Receipts
Limit to $20,000 for a single person and $30,000 for a married couple, and by increasing the
Whole Estate Limit to $40,000 for a single person and $55,000 for a married couple.
Motion adopted unanimously.
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Article 10: Acceptance of Statue – Appointment of Election Officers
To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Section 16A of Chapter 54 of the
Massachusetts General Law, permitting the Town Clerk to appoint a person to fill vacancy
occurring at the opening of the polls of an election officer, or to take any other action related
thereto.
MOVED, that the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 54, Section 16A be accepted
by the Town.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 11: Bylaw Amendment – Door‐To‐Door Solicitors
To see if the Town will vote to amend Article VII, Section 16A (c) (ix) by increasing the application
fee from $25.00 (Twenty‐Five Dollars) to $75.00 (Seventy Five Dollars), or to take any other action
related thereto.
MOVED, that the Town of Cohasset General Bylaws be amended as follows:
Change the application fee found in Article VII, Section 16A(c) (ix) from “twenty‐five dollars
($25)” to “seventy‐five dollars ($75)”
Motion adopted unanimously.
It was moved and seconded that this Special Town Meeting be dissolved at 7:46 p.m.
A True Record, ATTEST:
Carol L. St. Pierre
Town Clerk
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VITAL STATISTICS ‐ 2015
Record of birth, marriage and death records in the Town of Cohasset for 2015 are as follows:
BIRTHS
The numbers of births recorded were Seventy Six. Thirty‐three were females and Forty‐Three
were males.
MARRIAGES
The total of marriages was thirty. Seventeen of those were solemnized in Cohasset during the
current year.
DEATHS
The total number of deaths was Seventy Nine including residents of Cohasset who died elsewhere
and non‐residents who died in Cohasset. Forty‐three were females and thirty‐six were males.
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PROSPECTIVE JUROR LIST
Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 234A, Section 15, the Prospective Juror List is
available in the Town Clerk’s office with the names of those residents who may be summoned
for juror service.
This information is available for public inspection during normal office hours.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol L. St. Pierre
Town Clerk
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FINANCIAL REPORTS
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE/TOWN ACCOUNTANT
Submitted herewith is the annual report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015. This report
includes the following:
GENERAL FUND
Summary of Historical Financial Data
GF-1 Balance Sheet (Combined)
GF-2 Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance
GF-3 Report of Appropriations and Expenditures
GF-4 Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance Actual vs. Budget
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
SR-1 Balance Sheet (Combined)
SR-2 Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance
CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS
CP-1 Balance Sheet (Combined)
CP-2 Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance
SE-1 Balance Sheet (Combined)
SE-2 Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Retained Earnings
SE-3 Statement of Cash Flow
WE-1 Balance Sheet (Combined)
WE-2 Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Retained Earnings
WE-3 Statement of Cash Flow
TRUST FUNDS
Combined Statement of Changes in Fund Balance
GENERAL LONG-TERM DEBT GROUP OF ACCOUNTS
Statement of General Long-Term Debt
Debt Authorized and Unissued
Respectfully Submitted,
Mary J. Gallagher
Director of Finance/Town Accountant
SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND
WATER ENTERPRISE FUND
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TAX RATE TOWN VALUATION
2012 11.98 2,465,755,221
2013 12.20 2,521,526,250
2014 12.54 2,542,277,461
2015 12.71 2,613,497,066
2016 12.88 2,675,601,045
TAX LEVY TOTAL AMOUNT
RAISED
2012 29,539,748 44,363,124
2013 30,762,620 47,914,432
2014 31,880,159 50,731,249
2015 33,217,548 50,745,389
2016 34,461,741 52,564,991
AVERAGE
SINGLE
FAMILY TAX
BILL
STATE AID (Net of
assessments)
2012 10,200 1,231,569
2013 10,469 1,305,366
2014 10,787 1,742,641
2015 11,113 1,811,486
2016 11,483 2,498,430
FREE CASH STABILIZATION
FUND
7/1/11 (82,490) 531,176
7/1/12 958,508 351,875
7/1/13 1,297,752 1,262,821
7/1/14 1,052,601 2,288,168
7/1/15
SUMMARY OF HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA
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Schedules GF-1
SR-1
CP-1
GENERAL COMMUNITY SPECIAL CAPITAL ENTERPRISE TRUSTS AND GENERAL GENERAL TOTALS
FUND PRESERVATION REVENUE PROJECTS FUNDS AGENCY FIXED ASSETS LONG-TERM DEBT ALL FUNDS
ASSETS
CASH AND SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS 3,513,101 1,958,772 4,329,308 1,167,430 1,647,906 9,738,589 22,355,106
PETTY CASH 100 100
DEPARTMENTAL RECEIVABLES 517,410 138,705 656,115
DUE FROM FEDERAL/STATE 300,182 300,182
SURCHARGE RECEIVABLE 6,368 6,368
MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX RECEIVABLE 103,954 103,954
BOAT EXCISE TAX RECEIVABLE 12,240 12,240
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX RECEIVABLE 19,467 19,467
REAL ESTATE TAX RECEIVABLE 531,822 531,822
ALLOWANCE FOR ABATEMENTS (371,453) (371,453)
TAX LIENS 447,813 2,800 1,077 25,864 477,554
TAX DEFERRALS 472,278 2,622 6,853 481,753
USER CHARGES RECEIVABLE 339,265 339,265
USER LIENS ADDED TO TAXES 946 38,187 39,133
BOH LIEN ADDED TO TAXES 17,574 17,574
UNAPPORTIONED BETTERMENTS 1,819,297 881,729 8,919,715 11,620,741
APPORTIONED ASSESSMENTS 11,797 388 28,026 40,211
AMOUNT PROVIDED FOR BONDS 20,617,798 20,617,798
AMOUNT PROVIDED AUTHORIZED BONDS 3,399,432 3,399,432
TAX FORECLOSURES 68,583 68,583
FIXED ASSETS NET OF ACCUM DEPRECIATION 65,633,803 63,279,014 128,912,817
TOTAL ASSETS 7,164,929 1,970,562 5,512,684 1,167,430 76,639,619 9,877,294 63,279,014 24,017,230 189,628,762
LIABILITIES
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 1,052,260 97 356,880 3,913 351,452 1,764,602
ABANDONED PROPERTY, TAILINGS 25,665 25,665
BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES PAYABLE 236,800 190,000 426,800
BONDS PAYABLE 40,590,133 20,617,798 61,207,931
BONDS AUTHORIZED & UNISSUED 3,399,432 3,399,432
DEFERRED REVENUES 3,722,632 12,788 883,194 8,980,458 138,705 13,737,777
OTHER LIABILITIES 95,132 95,132
WITHHOLDINGS PAYABLE 531,737 531,737
TOTAL LIABILITIES 4,800,557 12,885 1,240,074 240,713 50,112,043 765,574 - 24,017,230 81,189,076
FUND EQUITY
INVESTMENT IN GENERAL FIXED ASSETS 63,279,014 63,279,014
RESERVE FOR ENCUMBRANCES 351,098 237 351,335
RESERVE FOR CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS 471,939 671,338 (1,238) 1,142,039
RESERVE FOR EXPENDITURES 79,484 79,484
RESERVE FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS 926,717 926,717
DESIGNATED 178,496 4,272,610 9,111,720 13,562,826
UNRESERVED FUND BALANCE-OVERLAY DEFICITS -
UNRESERVED FUND BALANCE 1,541,335 1,028,359 26,528,577 29,098,271
TOTAL FUND EQUITY 2,364,372 1,957,677 4,272,610 926,717 26,527,576 9,111,720 63,279,014 - 108,439,686
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY 7,164,929 1,970,562 5,512,684 1,167,430 76,639,619 9,877,294 63,279,014 24,017,230 189,628,762
ACCOUNT GROUPS
TOWN OF COHASSET
COMBINING BALANCE SHEET
ALL FUND TYPES AND ACCOUNT GROUPS
June 30, 2015
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Schedule SE-1
WE-1
SEWER WATER TOTALS
ASSETS
CASH 1,204,517 443,389 1,647,906
TAX LIENS 8,621 17,243 25,864
TAX DEFERRALS 5,839 1,014 6,853
USER CHARGES RECEIVABLE 103,818 235,447 339,265
USER LIENS ADDED TO TAXES 12,537 25,650 38,187
BETTERMENTS ADDED TO TAXES 28,026 - 28,026
BETTERMENTS NOT YET DUE 8,919,715 - 8,919,715
FIXED ASSETS NET OF ACCUM DEPRECIATION 29,123,791 36,510,012 65,633,803
TOTAL ASSETS 39,406,864 37,232,755 76,639,619
LIABILITIES
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 311,515 39,937 351,452
BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES PAYABLE 190,000 - 190,000
DEFERRED REVENUES 8,962,201 18,257 8,980,458
BONDS PAYABLE 12,179,791 28,410,342 40,590,133
TOTAL LIABILITIES 21,643,507 28,468,536 50,112,043
FUND EQUITY
RESERVE FOR ENCUMBRANCES 237 237
RESERVE FOR CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS (24,227) 22,989 (1,238)
UNRESERVED FUND BALANCE 17,787,584 8,740,993 26,528,577
TOTAL FUND EQUITY 17,763,357 8,764,219 26,527,576
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY 39,406,864 37,232,755 76,639,619
TOWN OF COHASSET
COMBINING BALANCE SHEET
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
June 30, 2015
85
Schedule GF-2
TOWN OF COHASSET
GENERAL FUND
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES
IN FUND BALANCE
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015
Property Taxes
Real Estate 32,636,665.96
Personal 300,228.01
Tax Liens Redeemed 109,739.12 33,046,633.09
Motor and Boat Excise
Motor Vehicle Excise 1,553,159.13
Boat Excise 8,284.03 1,561,443.16
Penalties and Interest
Property Taxes 94,636.18
Motor Vehicle/Boat Excise 23,518.89
Tax Liens 37,188.08
Lien Penalty 7,745.34
Other Taxes 391.39 163,479.88
Charges for Services
Trash Bag Fees 222,735.00
Recycling Income 9,642.37
Bulky Waste RTF 15,125.00
C&D Disposal 27,831.40 275,333.77
Fees
Selectmen: Fees 5,979.55
Assessors 4,110.00
Collector 56,707.01
Service Lien Fees 7,700.00
Treasurer/Collector: Municipal Lien Certificates 21,200.00
Treasurer/Collector: Non sufficient fund fees 1,075.00
Town Clerk 16,606.00
Planning Board 11,200.00
Sealer of Weights and Measures 2,945.00
Conservation 12,971.50
Stormwater Filing 22,812.50
Police: Administrative Fees 20,600.54
Other 2,408.70
Fire: Inspections/Other 22,717.93
Administrative Fees 1,080.00
Ambulance 486,666.49
Building Inspector 2,964.45 699,744.67
State Revenue
Spouses, Elderly 38,467.00
Veterans' Benefits 69,036.00
School Aid Chapter 70 2,265,937.00
Charter School Reimbursement 11,044.00
Unrestricted General Govt Aid 457,801.00 2,842,285.00
Licenses and Permits
Selectmen: Alcoholic Beverages 29,190.00
Other 4,748.22
Town Clerk: Facilities 213,156.25
Dog Licenses 9,110.50
Fire: Permits 1,992.00
86
Schedule GF-2
TOWN OF COHASSET
GENERAL FUND
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES
IN FUND BALANCE
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015
Inspections: Gas Permits 12,745.00
Plumbing Permits 23,455.00
Wire Permits 34,735.00
Building Permits 299,665.35
Board of Health: Percolation Tests 600.00
Board of Health 19,205.00
Disposal works 3,752.48
Trench permits 150.00 652,504.80
Departmental and Other Revenue
Special Assessments 403,782.45
Harbor 144,513.00
Rollback Taxes 8,201.79
Payments in Lieu of Taxes 1,276.32
Rentals 2,172.24
Cemetery 17,075.00
Medicare Reimbursements 9,487.42
Medicare Flu Shot Reimbursements 8,704.62
Reimbursement of Health Care Costs 9,172.56
Library 9,965.61
Prior Year Appropriation Returns 27,902.56
Sale of school buses 42,910.00
Sale of surplus vehicles 2,000.00
Workers Compensation Reimbursements 35,088.53
Escheat of tailings 2,981.87
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 3,071.24 728,305.21
Fines and Forfeits
Court 5,840.00
Parking Fines 29,215.00
RMV Fines 1,467.50 36,522.50
Investment Income
Earnings on Investments 30,907.88 30,907.88 $40,037,159.96
Expenditures (see schedule GF-3)38,328,459.74
Excess(deficiency) of revenues over expenditures 1,708,700.22
Other Financing Sources(Uses)
Transfer from Stabilization Fund 272,000.00
Transfer from Capital Stabilization Fund 239,217.00
Transfer from Enterprise Funds 186,246.00
Transfer from Special Revenue Funds 171,238.00
Transfer to Capital Project Fund (250,000.00)
Transfer to Stabilization Fund (500,000.00)
Transfer to Capital Stabilization Fund (1,000,000.00)
Transfer to Enterprise Funds (31,438.00)
Transfer to OPEB Trust Fund (300,000.00)(1,212,737.00)
87
Schedule GF-2
TOWN OF COHASSET
GENERAL FUND
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES
IN FUND BALANCE
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015
Excess(deficiency) of revenues and other financing sources over
expenditures and other financing uses 495,963.22
Fund Balance July 1, 2014 1,868,408.17
Fund Balance June 30, 2015 $2,364,371.39
88
Schedule GF-3
TOWN OF COHASSET
GENERAL FUND
REPORT OF APPROPRIATIONS AND EXPENDITURES
FISCAL YEAR 2015
Carry Over Transfer Available Transfer Carry Forward Closed to
Department FY 14 Appropriation In Funds Out Expended to New Year Revenue
TOWN MODERATOR
Personal Services $500.00 $500.00 $500.00
SELECTMEN
Personal Services 8,100.00 8,100.00 7,957.37 142.63
General Expenses 5,491.43 219,850.00 225,341.43 2,985.00 204,794.10 4,198.45 13,363.88
Town Memorials 11/03 STM 1,258.05 1,258.05 1,258.05
HR Manual/Policies 4/13 ATM 35,618.00 35,618.00 35,618.00
42,367.48 227,950.00 270,317.48 2,985.00 212,751.47 39,816.45 14,764.56
TOWN MANAGER
Personal Services 390,465.00 390,465.00 380,717.97 9,747.03
General Expenses 9,000.00 45,000.00 90,000.00 144,000.00 40,387.22 91,250.00 12,362.78
Treats Pond Flood 5/12 ATM 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00
Performance Mgmt Program 50,000.00 50,000.00 3,650.00 46,350.00
Update Wastewater Facility Plan 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00
Depart/Program Space Needs 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00
Space/Equip Rentals 30,000.00 30,000.00 27,409.00 2,591.00
91 Sohier Due Deligence 20,000.00 20,000.00 14,608.00 5,392.00
Reimb Legal Costs 9,226.52 9,226.52 9,226.52
Bills of Prior Year 7,000.00 7,000.00 7,000.00
24,000.00 535,465.00 171,226.52 730,691.52 482,998.71 225,583.00 22,109.81
HUMAN RESOURCES
General Expenses 50,000.00 50,000.00 43,500.00 6,500.00
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
General Expenses 360.00 360.00 210.98 149.02
RESERVE FUND 200,000.00 14,168.00 214,168.00 214,168.00
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Personal Services 164,011.00 61.00 164,072.00 5,239.00 158,832.04 0.96
General Expenses 106,624.00 8,085.00 114,709.00 106,708.38 8,000.00 0.62
270,635.00 8,146.00 278,781.00 5,239.00 265,540.42 8,000.00 1.58
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Personal Services 568.40 200,697.00 201,265.40 26,500.00 172,724.60 2,040.80
General Expenses 21,000.00 21,000.00 14,949.83 6,050.17
568.40 221,697.00 222,265.40 26,500.00 187,674.43 8,090.97
TREASURER/COLLECTOR
Personal Services 243,757.00 751.00 244,508.00 244,507.11 0.89
General Expenses 350.00 49,640.00 49,990.00 44,809.27 800.00 4,380.73
Bills of Prior Year 300.00 300.00 300.00
350.00 293,397.00 1,051.00 294,798.00 289,616.38 800.00 4,381.62
LEGAL SERVICES 175,000.00 32,946.00 207,946.00 207,945.03 0.97
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICE
Personal Services 174,874.00 174,874.00 81,460.00 86,764.73 6,649.27
General Expenses 750.00 25,126.00 18,000.00 43,876.00 43,180.68 643.96 51.36
750.00 200,000.00 18,000.00 218,750.00 81,460.00 129,945.41 643.96 6,700.63
TOWN CLERK
Personal Services 139,865.00 139,865.00 137,333.34 2,531.66
General Expenses 9,000.00 9,000.00 6,734.53 2,156.04 109.43
Capital Outlay 1,000.00 1,000.00 565.00 435.00
149,865.00 149,865.00 144,632.87 2,156.04 3,076.09
PLANNING BOARD
Land Use Rules 3/09 ATM 560.00 560.00 560.00
560.00 560.00 560.00
PERMITS & INSPECTIONS
Personal Services 143,784.00 143,784.00 20,000.00 122,248.87 1,535.13
General Expenses 27,040.00 27,040.00 26,153.00 887.00
Bills of Prior Year 1,275.00 1,275.00 1,275.00
170,824.00 1,275.00 172,099.00 20,000.00 149,676.87 2,422.13
UNCLASSIFIED
Hingham Water 4,197.00 17,210.00 21,407.00 11,000.00 8,394.00 2,013.00
Fire Protection Fee 247,000.00 53,000.00 300,000.00 300,000.00
Water Purchase 38,000.00 38,000.00 39,451.37 (1,451.37)
Town Report 7,500.00 7,500.00 4,918.00 2,582.00
SS Regional Refuse District 4,500.00 4,500.00 4,500.00
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Schedule GF-3
TOWN OF COHASSET
GENERAL FUND
REPORT OF APPROPRIATIONS AND EXPENDITURES
FISCAL YEAR 2015
Carry Over Transfer Available Transfer Carry Forward Closed to
Department FY 14 Appropriation In Funds Out Expended to New Year Revenue
Bills of Prior Year 53,000.00 53,000.00 53,000.00
4,197.00 314,210.00 106,000.00 424,407.00 11,000.00 410,263.37 3,143.63
TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT 72,792.88 2,809,903.00 352,812.52 3,235,508.40 361,352.00 2,524,755.94 276,999.45 72,401.01
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Personal Services 1,804,301.00 80,800.00 1,885,101.00 1,877,483.56 7,617.44
General Expenses 428,375.00 29,668.00 458,043.00 17,781.00 440,262.25 (0.25)
Cell Upgrades 4/11 ATM 20,000.00 20,000.00 14,168.00 5,831.70 0.30
Building Repairs 5/12 ATM 5,716.51 5,716.51 3,317.63 2,398.88
Building Security 5/12 ATM 4,037.91 4,037.91 66.78 3,971.13
Bills of Prior Year 38.95 38.95 38.95
29,754.42 2,232,676.00 110,506.95 2,372,937.37 31,949.00 2,326,961.92 6,370.01 7,656.44
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Personal Services 2,023,497.00 2,023,497.00 2,017,945.10 5,551.90
General Expenses 1,484.89 187,280.00 188,764.89 181,227.22 7,472.77 64.90
Hydraulic Extr Tools 5/12 ATM 780.00 780.00 602.43 177.57
Thermal Image Camera 5/12 ATM 121.00 121.00 121.00
2,385.89 2,210,777.00 2,213,162.89 2,199,774.75 7,472.77 5,915.37
BUILDING COMMISSIONER
Personal Services 86,893.00 86,893.00 85,842.90 1,050.10
General Expenses 50,500.00 50,500.00 40,645.61 114.00 9,740.39
137,393.00 137,393.00 126,488.51 114.00 10,790.49
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Personal Services 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00
General Expenses 23,000.00 5,795.10 28,795.10 28,554.08 241.02
26,000.00 5,795.10 31,795.10 31,554.08 241.02
HARBORMASTER
Personal Services 88,132.00 88,132.00 88,132.00
General Expenses 21,600.00 21,600.00 16,462.44 5,137.56
Building Repairs STM 11/06 2,945.35 2,945.35 2,033.36 911.99
New Docks STM 11/06 5,356.48 5,356.48 5,356.48
8,301.83 109,732.00 118,033.83 106,627.80 6,268.47 5,137.56
SHELLFISH 475.00 475.00 475.00
TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY 40,442.14 4,717,053.00 116,302.05 4,873,797.19 31,949.00 4,791,407.06 20,700.25 29,740.88
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 37,713.55 16,957,496.00 16,995,209.55 16,905,995.44 87,936.03 1,278.08
School Floor Repairs 5/12 ATM 296,559.28 296,559.28 145,540.40 151,018.88
334,272.83 16,957,496.00 17,291,768.83 17,051,535.84 238,954.91 1,278.08
SHORE SHORE REGIONAL SCHOOL
ASSESSMENT 84,721.00 84,721.00 84,250.00 471.00
TOTAL SCHOOLS 334,272.83 17,042,217.00 17,376,489.83 17,135,785.84 238,954.91 1,749.08
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Personal Services 738,312.00 738,312.00 29,000.00 703,161.83 6,150.17
General Expenses 100,368.00 235,600.00 50,000.00 385,968.00 203,560.39 146,782.34 35,625.27
100,368.00 973,912.00 50,000.00 1,124,280.00 29,000.00 906,722.22 146,782.34 41,775.44
SNOW & ICE 125,000.00 455,403.12 580,403.12 580,403.12
STREET LIGHTING 45,000.00 49,525.00 94,525.00 94,524.56 0.44
TRANSFER STATION
Personal Services 181,382.00 181,382.00 13,900.00 144,333.87 23,148.13
General Expenses 1,322.05 284,350.00 1,831.00 287,503.05 287,502.65 0.40
1,322.05 465,732.00 1,831.00 468,885.05 13,900.00 431,836.52 23,148.53
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Personal Services 286,727.00 32,902.00 319,629.00 319,628.61 0.39
General Expenses 389,050.00 389,050.00 21,100.00 322,058.98 45,891.02
Facilities Projects ATM 5/14 89,787.82 89,787.82 65,726.65 24,061.17
Town Bldg Proj/Equip 100,000.00 100,000.00 100,000.00
Various Bldg/Equipment 50,000.00 50,000.00 36,830.79 13,169.21
89,787.82 775,777.00 82,902.00 948,466.82 21,100.00 744,245.03 137,230.38 45,891.41
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS/FACILITIES 191,477.87 2,385,421.00 639,661.12 3,216,559.99 64,000.00 2,757,731.45 284,012.72 110,815.82
90
Schedule GF-3
TOWN OF COHASSET
GENERAL FUND
REPORT OF APPROPRIATIONS AND EXPENDITURES
FISCAL YEAR 2015
Carry Over Transfer Available Transfer Carry Forward Closed to
Department FY 14 Appropriation In Funds Out Expended to New Year Revenue
BOARD OF HEALTH
Personal Services 128,980.00 128,980.00 114,192.42 14,787.58
General Expenses 19,300.00 19,300.00 12,215.76 669.00 6,415.24
148,280.00 148,280.00 126,408.18 669.00 21,202.82
ELDER AFFAIRS
Personal Services 231,700.00 231,700.00 227,008.57 4,691.43
General Expenses 43,592.00 43,592.00 41,183.05 2,408.95
275,292.00 275,292.00 268,191.62 7,100.38
VETERANS SERVICES
Personal Services 16,400.00 60.00 16,460.00 16,459.99 0.01
General Expenses 97,850.00 32,650.00 130,500.00 121,146.95 9,353.05
Bills of Prior Year 2,485.00 2,485.00 2,485.00
114,250.00 35,195.00 149,445.00 140,091.94 9,353.06
TOTAL HUMAN SERVICES 537,822.00 35,195.00 573,017.00 534,691.74 669.00 37,656.26
LIBRARY SERVICES
Personal Services 463,601.00 1,664.00 465,265.00 465,264.04 0.96
General Expenses 99,272.00 99,272.00 99,195.68 76.32
Roof Repairs 11/06 STM 3,500.00 3,500.00 2,400.00 1,100.00
3,500.00 562,873.00 1,664.00 568,037.00 566,859.72 1,100.00 77.28
RECREATION
Personal Services 113,902.00 4,364.00 118,266.00 118,265.57 0.43
113,902.00 4,364.00 118,266.00 118,265.57 0.43
COMMON HISTORICAL COMMISSION 50.00 50.00 50.00
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION 600.00 600.00 600.00
TOTAL CULTURE & RECREATION 3,500.00 677,425.00 6,028.00 686,953.00 685,125.29 1,700.00 127.71
DEBT AND INTEREST
Non-excluded Principle & Interest 989,570.00 989,570.00 989,570.81 (0.81)
Excluced Principle & Interest 2,033,731.00 2,033,731.00 2,033,731.01 (0.01)
Capital Stab. Principle & Interest 239,217.00 239,217.00 235,842.14 3,374.86
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE 3,262,518.00 3,262,518.00 3,259,143.96 3,374.04
NORFOLK COUNTY RETIREMENT 1,591,141.00 1,591,141.00 20,098.22 1,557,993.00 13,049.78
WORKERS COMPENSATION 135,828.00 135,828.00 13,320.00 122,508.46 (0.46)
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE 7,500.00 7,500.00 2,114.56 5,385.44
HEALTH INSURANCE 3,570,467.00 3,570,467.00 3,341,602.23 228,864.77
LIFE INSURANCE 9,360.00 9,360.00 5,222.93 4,137.07
MEDICARE 284,920.00 24,726.00 309,646.00 309,645.48 0.52
PROPERTY & LIABILITY INSURANCE 281,981.00 13,320.00 295,301.00 285,652.46 9,648.54
TOTAL BENEFITS & INSURANCE 5,881,197.00 38,046.00 5,919,243.00 33,418.22 5,624,739.12 261,085.66
STATE AND COUNTY ASSESSMENTS
County Tax 123,422.00 123,422.00 123,422.34 (0.34)
Retired Teachers Health Insurance 635,693.00 635,693.00 635,693.00
Charter School 13,834.00 13,834.00 24,239.00 (10,405.00)
Mosquito Control 42,535.00 42,535.00 42,535.00
Air Pollution Control 4,013.00 4,013.00 4,013.00
Metro Area Planning Council 4,098.00 4,098.00 4,098.00
RMV Non-Renewal Surcharge 6,680.00 6,680.00 6,680.00
Mass Bay Transit Authority 174,399.00 174,399.00 174,399.00
TOTAL STATE AND COUNTY ASSESSMENTS 1,004,674.00 1,004,674.00 1,015,079.34 (10,405.34)
642,485.72 38,318,230.00 1,188,044.69 40,148,760.41 490,719.22 38,328,459.74 823,036.33 506,545.12
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Schedule GF-3
TOWN OF COHASSET
GENERAL FUND
REPORT OF APPROPRIATIONS AND EXPENDITURES
FISCAL YEAR 2015
Carry Over Transfer Available Transfer Carry Forward Closed to
Department FY 14 Appropriation In Funds Out Expended to New Year Revenue
Departments not included:
INTERFUND TRANSFERS
Transfer to Enterprise Funds 31,438.00 31,438.00 31,438.00
Transfer to Capital Projects 150,000.00 100,000.00 250,000.00 250,000.00
Transfer to Special Rev
Transfer to Conservation Funds
Transfer to Trust Funds 1,300,000.00 500,000.00 1,800,000.00 1,800,000.00
1,481,438.00 600,000.00 2,081,438.00 2,081,438.00
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$642,485.72 $39,799,668.00 $1,788,044.69 $42,230,198.41 $490,719.22 $40,409,897.74 $823,036.33 $506,545.12
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Per above Total Budget 41,739,479.19
Per Expenditure Ledger 41,739,479.19 40,409,897.74 823,036.33 506,545.12
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TOWN OF COHASSET Schedule GF-4
GENERAL FUND
STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES AND
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
ACTUAL VS. BUDGET
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015
Favorable
Budget*Actual (Unfavorable)
Revenues
Real and personal property taxes 32,942,548.00 $33,046,633.09 104,085.09
Motor & boat excise 1,208,300.00 1,561,443.16 353,143.16
Penalties and interest 147,061.00 163,479.88 16,418.88
Charges for Services 280,607.00 275,333.77 (5,273.23)
Fees 672,012.00 699,744.67 27,732.67
Intergovernmental 2,816,160.00 2,842,285.00 26,125.00
Licenses and permits 541,129.00 652,504.80 111,375.80
Departmental and other revenue 596,453.00 728,305.21 131,852.21
Fines and forfeits 52,336.00 36,522.50 (15,813.50)
Investment income 19,361.00 30,907.88 11,546.88
Total Revenues 39,275,967.00 40,037,159.96 761,192.96
Expenditures
General government 2,597,156.95 2,524,755.94 72,401.01
Public safety 4,821,147.94 4,791,407.06 29,740.88
Education 17,137,534.92 17,135,785.84 1,749.08
Public works 2,868,547.27 2,757,731.45 110,815.82
Human services 572,348.00 534,691.74 37,656.26
Culture and recreation 685,253.00 685,125.29 127.71
Pension and fringe benefits 5,885,824.78 5,624,739.12 261,085.66
State and county assessments 1,004,674.00 1,015,079.34 (10,405.34)
Debt service 3,262,518.00 3,259,143.96 3,374.04
Total Expenditures 38,835,004.86 38,328,459.74 506,545.12
Excess(deficiency) of revenues over
expenditures 440,962.14 1,708,700.22 1,267,738.08
Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Operating transfers in(out) from other funds (1,212,737.00) (1,212,737.00) -
Total Other Financing Uses (1,212,737.00) (1,212,737.00) -
Exess(deficiency) of revenues and other
financing sources over expenditures and
other financing uses (771,774.86) 495,963.22 1,267,738.08
Budget Balancing Items
Free Cash 922,325.47
Carryforwards and encumbrances at
Beginning of Year 642,485.72
Carryforwards and encumbrances at End of
Year (823,036.33)
Overlay Surplus 30,000.00
Total Budget Items 771,774.86
Net Budget and Acutal -
Fund Balance July 1, 2014 1,868,408.17
Fund Balance June 30, 2015 $2,364,371.39
* Budget includes the current year's budget amounts, adjusted for encumbrances outstanding at the beginning and end of the period.
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Schedule SR-2
Fund Balance Fund Balance
July 1, 2014 Revenues Transfers In Expenditures Transfer Out June 30, 2015
Town Grants
Energy Conservation Grant 822.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 822.00$
Extended Polling Hours 1,480.06 1,402.00 343.60 2,538.46
Jrslm Rd Clvrt FHMGP1895 Grant 154,803.40 19,779.78 135,023.62
Police Local Block Grant 35.74 35.74
Police Vest Grant 985.96 985.96 -
EMA State Homeland - 1,085.00 1,085.00 -
EMA FY14 Grant - 3,957.60 3,957.60 -
Fire Student Awareness Grant 4,086.00 4,086.00
Fire Safety Grant 1,318.07 1,318.07
Ambulance Task Force Grant 1,119.90 1,119.90
Fire Equipment Grant 686.20 686.20
Fire - Safe Grant 12,550.33 4,423.00 7,248.14 9,725.19
Fire - Senior Safe Grant 2,818.00 2,795.00 1,784.90 3,828.10
State I & I Grant 2,940.75 2,940.75
Harbor Pumpout Grant 8,674.30 8,500.00 12,276.74 4,897.56
State Stormwater Grant 2,129.62 2,129.62
DPW Recycling Grant 4,447.69 5,200.00 979.25 8,668.44
Hlth Program Standard Training - 1,456.32 1,456.32 -
Hlth Emergency Preparedness Grant 1,245.79 5,043.08 4,863.05 1,425.82
Elder Triad Program Grant 201.77 201.77
Clean Energy Grant 16,274.94 16,274.94
Hlth - Sun Awareness Day Grant 47.43 47.43
LIB - State Aid Grant 8,423.99 11,092.72 14,176.50 5,340.21
Small Library Grant - 1,064.00 1,064.00
Cultural Council 3,360.53 4,309.06 4,602.00 3,067.59
FEMA Snow & Ice - 79,414.00 79,414.00 -
Health FDA Program Standard - 3,000.00 3,000.00
Health Tobacco Control Program 355.00 355.00
Rapid Recovery Road Grant - 62,888.00 62,888.00 -
Elder Affairs - Formula Grant 56.67 13,504.00 13,560.67 -
Chapter 90 Highway Improvements - 165,212.18 165,212.18 -
228,864.14$ 374,345.96$ -$ 394,613.69$ -$ 208,596.41$
Town Special Revenue
Insurance Recovery < $20,000 5,191.48$ 10,195.21$ 8,940.55$ 6,446.14$
Law Enforcement Trust 3,396.75 1,298.39 2,098.36
Recreation - CH44 53D Revolving 59,109.35 162,216.82 130,374.55 90,951.62
Concom CAF - RDA Fees 875.00 4,350.00 4,125.00 1,100.00
Concom CAF-NOI Fees 14,252.95 70,613.00 58,500.00 26,365.95
Stormwater Deposits 39,200.00 50,900.00 45,300.00 44,800.00
Planning Board 53G Deposits 70,139.08 104,729.06 100,048.61 74,819.53
Avalon Gift 438,115.20 12,190.92 450,306.12
Toll Brothers Grant 75,542.03 2,113.90 77,655.93
Lighthouse Keeper Gift 1,247.86 1,247.86
Adopt a Street Gift 358.29 358.29
Beechwood Ballpark Gift 4,526.49 4,526.49
Mary Babaian Gift 4,690.27 4,690.27
Parking Lot Grant 53,088.17 53,088.17
Cable Studio Gift - 125,654.61 125,654.61 -
Selectmen Gifts 3,446.25 3,446.25
Police Gifts 883.67 26,000.00 2,832.63 24,051.04
Fire Gifts 5,433.74 26,500.00 31,933.74
Harbormaster Gifts 3,250.00 3,250.00
Health Gifts 4,928.99 1,535.00 1,333.90 5,130.09
Elder Affairs Gifts 32,976.45 3,201.10 5,192.81 30,984.74
Veterans in Need Gift 1,038.76 1,185.00 2,223.76
Drug & Alcohol Comm Gift 934.61 934.61
Linden Drive Gifts 242.00 242.00
Historical Comm-400th Anniversary 1,808.61 3,225.00 2,190.00 4,171.76 3,051.85
TOWN OF COHASSET
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JUNE 30, 2015
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Schedule SR-2
Fund Balance Fund Balance
July 1, 2014 Revenues Transfers In Expenditures Transfer Out June 30, 2015
TOWN OF COHASSET
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JUNE 30, 2015
Planning Indian Winds 2,441.25 2,441.25
Eastern Edison 6,540.02 6,540.02
Police - Bicycle Gifts 160.57 160.57
Fire - Defibrillator Gift Fund 8,237.45 8,237.45
CEA - MAP Gifts 916.78 195.00 1,111.78
CEA - Outreach Donations 14,557.41 500.00 9,560.68 5,496.73
CEA - Coblenetz Fund 733.74 733.74
CEA - Outreach Program 100.64 48.00 52.64
CEA - Revolving Fund - 6,162.00 3,108.08 3,053.92
Library - Gifts 12,255.92 7,209.00 5,520.65 13,944.27
Library - Trust Income Gifts 40,267.85 30,000.00 43,391.96 26,875.89
Library - Semls Gifts 9,603.45 9,603.45
Library - Music Circus Gifts 5,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 5,000.00
Recreation - Gifts 356,621.48 423,287.68 327,084.63 452,824.53
Hist Pres Captain's Walk 190.00 190.00 -
Hist Pres - Book 13,546.42 399.00 13,945.42
Concomm Performance Bonds 3,000.00 3,000.00
Health Perc Test Deposit 992.50 8,750.00 7,350.00 2,392.50
Septic Loan Program 196,995.24 600.00 1,000.00 196,595.24
1,496,836.72$ 1,091,712.30$ 2,190.00$ 894,836.81$ 190.00$ 1,695,712.21$
School Lunch 158,752.21$ 405,696.49$ 368,778.40$ 195,670.30$
School Grants
Improving Education -$ 17,353.00$ 17,353.00$ -$
IDEA - 322,333.00 322,333.00 -
SPED Early Child - 9,482.00 9,482.00 -
SPED Program Improvement - 5,600.00 5,600.00$ -
Title I - 97,803.00 97,803.00 -
Special Ed Grant - 12,174.00 12,174.00 -
Full Day Kindergarten - 36,740.00 36,740.00 -
Security Grant 10,449.92 10,449.92 -
Circuit Breaker 499,932.44 580,466.00 640,694.98 439,703.46
Metco Grant - 247,747.00 247,747.00 -
510,382.36$ 1,329,698.00$ -$ 1,400,376.90$ -$ 439,703.46$
School Revolving Funds
Insurance Proceds < $20k 7,159.40$ 74,501.01$ 81,660.41$ -$
Athletic Revolving 39,806.81 210,946.25 212,783.25 37,969.81
Preschool 80,898.05 58,800.00 126,998.72 12,699.33
Kindergarten 273,299.30 259,716.12 270,283.32 262,732.10
Transportation 92,232.84 122,024.34 113,862.74 100,394.44
Use of Facilities 38,399.84 38,571.47 46,175.76 30,795.55
Intramural 3,175.68 13,925.00 15,738.01 1,362.67
Summer Sports 24,094.17 24,835.00 22,792.50 26,136.67
Lost Book 3,043.65 565.00 886.28 2,722.37
Music Revolving 9,320.31 6,792.99 7,537.06 8,576.24
School Committee Gifts 43,169.33 165,416.55 117,599.77 90,986.11
Athletic Hall of Fame - 10,280.00 10,010.55 269.45
Swim Team Gifts 15,426.66 1,500.00 13,926.66
Summer Institute 127.40 127.40
Medicaid Reimbursements 22,749.40 1,200.71 21,548.69
Foundation Reserve 1,189.63 1,189.63 -
654,092.47$ 986,373.73$ -$ 1,030,218.71$ -$ 610,247.49$
Receipts Reserved for Appropriation
Waterways 58,118.37$ 9,420.03$ 67,538.40$
Sale of Lots 97,850.00 19,450.00 117,300.00
Wetlands Protection (NOI)26,714.15 13,502.00 4,973.96 5,000.00 30,242.19
Disabilities Comm - Parking Fines 5,861.14 5,861.14
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Fund Balance Fund Balance
July 1, 2014 Revenues Transfers In Expenditures Transfer Out June 30, 2015
TOWN OF COHASSET
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JUNE 30, 2015
Title V Betterments Fund 236,799.09 151,904.04 75,000.00 313,703.13
School Construction Surplus Fund 653,373.45 65,338.00 588,035.45
1,078,716.20$ 194,276.07$ -$ 4,973.96$ 145,338.00$ 1,122,680.31$
Community Preservation 1,685,094.98$ 569,706.48$ 297,124.56$ 1,957,676.90$
Total Special Revenue Funds 5,812,739.08$ 4,951,809.03$ 2,190.00$ 4,390,923.03$ 145,528.00$ 6,230,287.08$
96
Schedule CP-2
TOWN OF COHASSET
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015
Balance
Forward Revenues Expenditures Transfer In/(Out)Balance
Harbor Seawall 37,938.78 11,100.00 26,838.78
Jacob's Meadow Culvert 34,404.65 34,404.65
Bound Brook Beechwood 5/12 STM #7 236,800.00 7,000.00 229,800.00
Fire Heavy Rescue Tools CIP 2008 4,292.17 (4,292.17) [4]-
Fire Ambulance 2014 ATM (226,608.23) 46,000.00 (180,608.23) [1]
Harbor Dredging 2014 ATM 41,345.95 975.00 40,370.95
School Bus ATM 5/12 ATM #12 2,178.00 (2,178.00) [4]-
DPW-Utility Truck 5/12 ATM #12 (66,000.00) 13,200.00 (52,800.00) [1]
Facilities Water Heater CIP 2010 14,134.00 14,134.00
New Library 5,058.32 5,058.32 -
New MIS System 4/11 ATM #6 15,694.36 15,694.36
Bound Brook Culvert #6 218.48 218.48
Lightkeepers Sewer Connection 11,205.00 11,205.00
Engineering Treat's Pond Flood Relief 30,000.00 7,393.63 22,606.37
Town Hall Study 2014 ATM 65,000.00 8,229.95 56,770.05
Asset List Comiliation 2015 ATM - 20,000.00 [3]20,000.00
Technology Upgrades 4/13 ATM #7 23,444.81 23,444.81 -
Building Interconnectivity 4/13 ATM #7 30,000.00 15,886.78 14,113.22
Inspections/Permitting Software 4/13 ATM #7 30,000.00 30,000.00
GIS Implementation 4/13 ATM #7 4,292.00 2,340.16 1,951.84
Technology Upgrades 2014 ATM 56,775.07 46,675.63 10,099.44
IT-Safety & Security Upgrades 2014 ATM 19,890.00 18,644.37 1,245.63
IT Infrastructure 2014 ATM 35,537.55 57,000.00 [3]21,462.45
Police Firearms 12/12 STM #4 4,251.17 2,364.90 1,886.27
Police Cruiser 2014 ATM - 35,000.00 35,000.00 [3]-
Police Unmarked Cruiser 2014 ATM - 27,000.00 27,000.00 [3]-
Fire Heart Monitor/Defibrillator 2014 ATM 4,434.00 (4,434.00)[4]-
Fire Station Upgrades 2014 ATM - 8,261.00 30,000.00 [3]21,739.00
Fire Heavy Rescue Tools - 8,726.17 8,726.17 [3]-
Harbormaster Pumpout Boat 2014 ATM - 100,000.00 [3]100,000.00
HS Gym Roof Handler Repair 4/13 ATM #7 7,189.98 7,189.98
Osgood Fire Alarm 2014 ATM - 60,000.00 [3]60,000.00
Osgood HVAC Controls 2014 ATM - 19,621.38 100,000.00 [3]80,378.62
School Cameras 2014 ATM - 600.00 30,000.00 [3]29,400.00
School IT Masterplan 2014 ATM - 23,500.00 30,000.00 [3]6,500.00
School Bus Program 2014 ATM - 75,000.00 75,000.00 [3]-
Gas Remediation 2014 ATM - 10,365.00 20,000.00 [3]9,635.00
Glass Container 2014 ATM - 8,200.00 11,000.00 [3]2,800.00
35000 LB Dump Truck 2014 ATM - 130,000.07 [3]130,000.07
Border St Bridge 2014 ATM - 8,624.00 18,000.00 [3]9,376.00
Road Improvements 2014 ATM - 150,000.00 150,000.00 [2]-
Pickup with Plow 11/14 STM - 41,420.00 [3]41,420.00
Road Repairs/Maint. 11/14 STM - 29,372.01 100,000.00 [2]70,627.99
Streetlights Purchase 4/13 ATM #7 36,500.00 36,500.00
Facilities Generator Upgrades 4/13 ATM #7 5,820.63 4,063.95 1,756.68
428,259.14$ 59,200.00$ 592,984.61$ 1,032,242.07$ 926,716.60$
[1] $236,800 Bond Anticipation Note
[2] Transfer from General Fund
[3] Tramsfer from Capital Stabilization Fund
[4] Transfer to another article
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Schedule SE-2
TOWN OF COHASSET
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES, AND CHANGES IN RETAINED EARNINGS
SEWER ENTERPRISE
JUNE 30, 2015
Operating revenue:
Sewer use charges 1,279,764.71$
Interest/penalties 11,796.92
Sewer liens 69,826.83
Tax liens 170.30
Grinder pump maintenance fees 123,837.84
Grinder pump sales 25,422.00
Connection Fees 71,983.00
Sewerage permits 2,850.00
Total operating revenues 1,585,651.60
Operating expenses:
Personnel services 57,478.48
Expenses 1,283,638.17
Depreciation expense 768,936.68
Total operating expenses 2,110,053.33
Operating income(loss)(524,401.73)
Nonoperating revenues (expenses)
Sewer assessments 930,203.03
Interest income 2,082.60
Transfer from sewer capital stabilization fund 12,314.00
Transfer to sewer betterment stabilization fund (74,225.00)
Transfer to sewer debt stabilization fund (88,356.00)
Debt service - interest (293,390.07)
Total nonoperating revenues(expenses)488,628.56
Net income (loss)(35,773.17)
-Change in reserve for continuing appropriations (63,297.73)
Net change in unreserved retained earnings for year (99,070.90)
Retained earnings-unreserved July 1, 2014 17,886,654.96
Retained earnings-unreserved June 30, 2015 17,787,584.06
98
Schedule SE-3
Town of Cohasset
Sewer Enterprise Fund
Statement of Cash Flow
for the Twelve Months Ended June 30, 2015
Cash Flow from operating activities:
Operating Income(Loss)($524,401.73)
Adjustments to reconcile net operating income
to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 768,936.68
Increase in warrants payable 252,184.78
Decrease in accounts receivable 32,228.06
Total adjustments 1,053,349.52
Net cash provided by operating activities 528,947.79
Cash flows from capital and related financing activities:
Sewer assessment revenue 930,203.03
2,082.60
12,314.00
Debt service payments (948,425.52)
Transfer to sewer betterment stabilization fund (74,225.00)
Transfer to sewer debt stabilization fund (88,356.00)
Net cash used for capital and related financing
activities (166,406.89)
Net cash increase for the year 362,540.90
Cash at beginning of year 841,976.15
Cash June 30, 2015 $1,204,517.05
Interest income
Transfer from sewer capital stabilization fund
99
Schedule W-2
TOWN OF COHASSET
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES, AND CHANGES IN RETAINED EARNINGS
WATER ENTERPRISE
JUNE 30, 2015
Operating revenue:
Water use charges $4,673,832.89
Interest/penalties 21,634.86
Water liens 157,302.96
Tax liens 7,140.53
Total operating revenues 4,859,911.24
Operating expenses:
Operating expenses 1,594,118.21
Depreciation expense 1,010,940.01
Total operating expenses 2,605,058.22
Operating income(loss)2,254,853.02
Nonoperating revenues (expenses)
System development charge 128,250.00
Lease income 47,130.33
Transfer from water capital stabilization fund 115,000.00
Transfer from general fund 31,438.00
Debt service - interest (945,750.12)
Total nonoperating revenues(expenses)(623,931.79)
Net income (loss)1,630,921.23
36,734.84
Net change in unreserved retained earnings for year 1,667,656.07
Retained earnings-unreserved July 1, 2014 7,073,336.87
Retained earnings-unreserved June 30, 2015 $8,740,992.94
- Change in reserve for continuing appropriations
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Schedule W-3
Town of Cohasset
Water Enterprise Fund
Statement of Cash Flow
for the Twelve Months Ended June 30, 2015
Cash Flow from operating activities:
Operating Income(Loss)$2,254,853.02
Adjustments to reconcile net operating income
to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 1,010,940.01
Decrease in warrants payable/encumbrances (36,677.66)
Decrease in Accounts Receivable 29,047.43
Total adjustments 1,003,309.78
Net cash provided by operating activities 3,258,162.80
Cash flows from capital and related financing activities:
System development charge 128,250.00
Lease income 47,130.33
Transfer from water capital stabilization fund 115,000.00
Transfer from general fund 31,438.00
(36,734.84)
Debt service payments (3,204,995.29)
Net cash used for capital and related financing
activities (2,919,911.80)
Net cash increase for the year 338,251.00
Cash at beginning of year 105,138.20
Cash June 30, 2015 $443,389.20
Capitalized expenditures
101
Balance Donations &Investment Withdrawals Fund Balance
July 1, 2014 Receipts Income Transfers June 30, 2015
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS
Billings Park Fund 2,453.10 85.73 2,538.83
Billings Common Fund 2,162.42 75.55 2,237.97
H.W. Wadleigh Park Fund 11,473.02 400.89 11,873.91
Wheelwright Park Fund 19,529.16 682.42 20,211.58
Edith M. Bates Fund 13,954.83 487.64 14,442.47
CEMETERIES
Perpetual Care-Woodside Cemetery 294,173.10 4,250.00 10,336.62 (698.75) 308,060.97
Perpetual Care-Beechwood Cemetery 26,272.65 750.00 919.77 (3,200.00) 24,742.42
Beechwood Cemetery Association 4,990.18 174.34 5,164.52
Estate of Harry E. Wilbur (Woodside)13,518.45 472.43 13,990.88
C. L. Bell Memorial Fund (Greengate)59,584.12 2,082.11 61,666.23
Isadora B. Newey Fund 47,825.96 1,671.21 49,497.17
Cedar Street Cemetery 6,265.69 218.95 6,484.64
SCHOOLS
Ripley Fund 9,894.56 345.76 10,240.32
James W. Nichols Scholarship Fund 3,835.48 134.03 3,969.51
Major William Arthur Scholarship Fund 8,324.55 290.87 8,615.42
Alice and Walter Shuebruk Scholarship Fund 147,510.89 5,159.75 (1,250.00) 151,420.64
William Ripley Jr., Athletic Fund 25,826.87 904.75 (250.00) 26,481.62
John F. Creamer Scholarship Fund 1,976.25 69.06 2,045.31
Margaret M. Hardy Scholarship Fund 282,799.81 9,912.46 (5,000.00) 287,712.27
Helen & Malcolm Stevens Scholarship Fund 227,629.76 7,919.10 (6,250.00) 229,298.86
Noel Ripley Scholarship 76,252.75 2,664.57 78,917.32
Langham Scholarship 12,382.56 433.70 12,816.26
Staunton Scholarship 1,956.50 68.36 2,024.86
Gritzan Scholarship 20,599.27 300.00 580.62 (1,000.00) 20,479.89
VOLUNTARY CHECKOFF FUNDS
Scholarship Fund 5,125.85 179.15 5,305.00
Education Fund 8,599.23 300.49 8,899.72
Senior Fund 4,640.68 162.16 4,802.84
OTHER
Stabilization Fund 1,995,711.47 64,456.22 228,000.00 2,288,167.69
Stabilization Fund-OPEB 583,140.52 17,580.04 300,000.00 900,720.56
Stabilization Fund-Capital 1,195,663.11 4,103.56 (56,065.07) 1,143,701.60
Stabilization Fund-Facilites 2,233.62 62.50 2,296.12
Sewer Betterment Stabilization Fund 963,217.70 25,033.30 74,225.00 1,062,476.00
Sewer Debt Stabilization Fund 160,709.73 5,509.70 88,356.00 254,575.43
Sewer Capital Stabilization Fund 116,192.15 2,924.39 (12,314.00) 106,802.54
Water Capital Stabilization Fund 263,613.35 678.09 (115,000.00) 149,291.44
Conservation Fund 616.64 17.25 633.89
Beechwood Improvement Association 13,110.97 366.89 13,477.86
Pension Reserve Fund 308,153.07 7,482.32 315,635.39
Town Pump Maintenance 2,853.51 79.83 2,933.34
Reed Corner Trust Fund 198.82 5.56 204.38
TRUST FUNDS
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
FISCAL YEAR 2015
102
Balance Donations &Investment Withdrawals Fund Balance
July 1, 2014 Receipts Income Transfers June 30, 2015
Captains' Walk Fund 11,482.54 274.30 (2,000.00) 9,756.84
Paul Pratt Memorial Library 1,520,659.12 12,450.00 (11,418.44) (34,585.00) 1,487,105.68
TRUST FUND TOTALS $8,477,114.01 $17,750.00 $163,888.00 ($54,233.75)$507,201.93 9,111,720.19
103
Original FY15 Principal Payments Due:Total Outstanding
Issue Date: Purpose: Interest Rate Amount Payment 2016-2033 June 30, 2015
Inside the Debt Limit:
August 1 2004 -Library (I) 4%$650,000 40,000.00 - -
August 1 2004 -Police Station (I) 3.6%$800,000 60,000.00 - -
August 1 2004 -Water Planning 1 (I-SS) 4%$81,000 5,000.00 - -
August 25 2004 MWPAT Sewer 96-33A (I) 5.5%$538,417 34,392.88 232,151.91 232,151.91
August 25 2004 MWPAT Sewer 96-33A (IE) 5.5%$538,417 34,392.88 232,151.91 232,151.91
August 25 2004 MWPAT Sewer 00-04 (I) 5.3%$25,159 1,609.83 10,823.54 10,823.54
August 25 2004 MWPAT Sewer 00-04 (IE) 5.3%$25,159 1,609.83 10,823.54 10,823.54
October 1 2004 Adv Ref of Feb 96 & Sept 96 B -Adv Ref of Sept 15 96 Series B Sewer (I) 3.3%$163,409 15,044.15 31,199.90 31,199.90
August 1 2005 -Drainage (I) 4%$96,400 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00
August 1 2005 -Newtonville Drainage (I) 4%$100,000 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00
August 1 2005 -Open Space Purchasing (I) 4%$400,000 20,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00
August 1 2005 -Water Planning (I) 4.1%$500,000 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00
December 14 2006 MWPAT CW-04-17 (I) 2%$64,285 3,042.00 41,678.00 41,678.00
April 10 2008 -Current Refunding of 1998 Garage (IE) 3%$115,100 10,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00
April 10 2008 -Current Refunding of 1998 School (IE) 3%$2,776,000 290,000.00 955,000.00 955,000.00
March 15 2009 -Jacobs Meadow Culvert (I) 3.7%$450,000 45,000.00 320,000.00 320,000.00
March 15 2009 -Sewer I&I (ISS) 4%$350,000 15,000.00 260,000.00 260,000.00
August 1 2009 -Athletic Field (I) 2.9%$500,000 36,000.00 315,000.00 315,000.00
August 1 2009 -Capital Improvements (I) 1.6%$535,000 46,000.00 80,000.00 80,000.00
August 1 2009 -Drainage Improvements (I) 3.3%$91,000 5,000.00 66,000.00 66,000.00
August 1 2009 -Retaining Wall Improvements (I) 2%$50,000 7,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00
August 1 2009 -Seawall (I) 1.8%$510,000 70,000.00 140,000.00 140,000.00
August 1 2009 -Sewer (I) 3.4%$150,000 8,000.00 110,000.00 110,000.00
August 1 2009 -Sewer 1 (I) 3.3%$828,000 41,000.00 630,000.00 630,000.00
August 1 2009 -Sewer 2 (I) 3.3%$93,000 6,000.00 63,000.00 63,000.00
August 20 2009 Advance Refundings -Adv Ref of 12 1 00 - Sewer (I) 2.5%$417,500 42,500.00 242,500.00 242,500.00
August 20 2009 Advance Refundings -Adv Ref of 12 1 00 - Sewer (IE) 2.5%$417,500 42,500.00 242,500.00 242,500.00
August 20 2009 Advance Refundings -Adv Ref of 12 1 99 - Flood Ctrl (I) 1.5%$76,000 15,000.00 - -
July 8 2010 MWPAT CW-06-31 (I) General $900,000 39,252.52 747,591.84 747,591.84
July 8 2010 MWPAT CW-06-31 (I) Sewer $12,600,000 549,535.48 10,466,291.16 10,466,291.16
March 15 2011 MWPAT CW-04-17-A (I) Revised 2%$307,602 15,226.82 248,481.04 248,481.04
April 24 2012 - Current Refunding of 2002 Sewer (I)$98,800 20,000.00 38,800.00 38,800.00
April 24 2012 - Current Refunding of 2002 Sewer (IE)$96,200 20,000.00 36,200.00 36,200.00
April 24 2012 - Advance Refunding of 2004 Central Sewer (I-SS)$46,000 5,500.00 40,500.00 40,500.00
April 24 2012 - Advance Refunding of 2004 School Planning (IE)$55,000 10,000.00 45,000.00 45,000.00
April 24 2012 - Advance Refunding of 2004 School Construction (IE)$8,757,600 933,900.00 7,778,700.00 7,778,700.00
April 24 2012 - Advance Refunding of 2004 Little League Fields (I)$31,400 10,600.00 20,800.00 20,800.00
June 6 2013 Advanced Refunding-August 1, 2004 Library (I)$246,050 - 246,050.00 246,050.00
June 6 2013 Advanced Refunding-August 1, 2004 Police Station (I)$199,600 - 199,600.00 199,600.00
June 6 2013 Advanced Refunding-August 1, 2004 Water Planning 1 (I)$50,000 - 50,000.00 50,000.00
June 6 2013 Advanced Refunding-August 1, 2005 Drainage (I)$46,400 - 46,400.00 46,400.00
June 6 2013 Advanced Refunding-August 1, 2005 Open Space Purchasing (I)$163,400 - 163,400.00 163,400.00
June 6 2013 Advanced Refunding-August 1, 2005 Newtonville Drainage (I)$41,000 - 41,000.00 41,000.00
June 6 2013 Advanced Refunding-August 1, 2005 Water Land Planning (I)$337,350 - 337,350.00 337,350.00
June 6 2013 DPW Truck (I)$66,000 20,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00
June 6 2013 Retaining Wall (I)$59,000 5,000.00 45,000.00 45,000.00
June 6 2013 School Bus (I)$90,000 30,000.00 30,000.00 30,000.00
June 6 2013 Sewer 2 (I)$330,000 15,000.00 300,000.00 300,000.00
June 6 2013 Sewer (I)$339,348 15,000.00 310,000.00 310,000.00
Total Inside the Debt Limit 25,293,992.84
Outside the Debt Limit:
August 1 2004 -Water Pipe & Wellhead Replacement (O-SS) 4%$460,801 25,000.00 - -
August 1 2004 -Water Pipe Replacement 1 (O-SS) 4%$990,752 55,000.00 - -
August 1 2004 -Water Pipe Replacement 2 (O-SS) 4%$538,200 30,000.00 - -
August 25 2004 MWPAT Sewer 98-55 (OE) 5%$97,000 7,600.00 32,700.00 32,700.00
August 25 2004 MWPAT Sewer 98-55 (O) 5%$97,000 7,600.00 32,700.00 32,700.00
August 25 2004 MWPAT Sewer 96-34 (O) 5%$628,450 49,100.00 211,600.00 211,600.00
Town of Cohasset
All Funds
Statement of Indebtness
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Original FY15 Principal Payments Due:Total Outstanding
Issue Date: Purpose: Interest Rate Amount Payment 2016-2033 June 30, 2015
August 25 2004 MWPAT Sewer 96-34 (OE) 5%$628,450 49,100.00 211,600.00 211,600.00
August 25 2004 MWPAT Sewer 98-45 (OE) 5%$69,450 5,450.00 23,400.00 23,400.00
August 25 2004 MWPAT Sewer 98-45 (O) 5%$69,450 5,450.00 23,400.00 23,400.00
August 25 2004 MWPAT Sewer 96-33 (O) 5%$715,850 55,950.00 241,000.00 241,000.00
August 25 2004 MWPAT Sewer 96-33 (OE) 5%$715,850 55,950.00 241,000.00 241,000.00
August 25 2004 MWPAT Sewer 98-105 (OE) 5.5%$647,560 45,000.00 247,500.00 247,500.00
August 25 2004 MWPAT Sewer 98-105 (O) 5.5%$647,560 45,000.00 247,500.00 247,500.00
August 25 2004 MWPAT Sewer 98-106 (OE) 5.5%$645,061 45,000.00 247,500.00 247,500.00
August 25 2004 MWPAT Sewer 98-106 (O) 5.5%$645,061 45,000.00 247,500.00 247,500.00
August 25 2004 MWPAT Sewer 96-37 (O) 5.5%$149,041 10,000.00 55,000.00 55,000.00
August 25 2004 MWPAT Sewer 00-03 (O) 5.3%$99,503 7,500.00 45,000.00 45,000.00
August 25 2004 MWPAT Sewer 00-03 (OE) 5.3%$99,503 7,500.00 45,000.00 45,000.00
August 25 2004 MWPAT Sewer 99-11 (OE) 5.3%$964,887 62,500.00 415,000.00 415,000.00
August 25 2004 MWPAT Sewer 99-11 (O) 5.3%$964,887 62,500.00 415,000.00 415,000.00
August 25 2004 MWPAT Sewer 99-10 (OE) 5.3%$960,909 62,500.00 412,500.00 412,500.00
August 25 2004 MWPAT Sewer 99-10 (O) 5.3%$960,909 62,500.00 412,500.00 412,500.00
August 25 2004 MWPAT Sewer 96-34A (O) 5.2%$236,107 5,000.00 187,500.00 187,500.00
August 25 2004 MWPAT Sewer 96-34A (OE) 5.2%$236,107 5,000.00 187,500.00 187,500.00
August 25 2004 MWPAT Sewer 96-33A (O) 5.3%$244,328 15,607.13 105,348.09 105,348.09
August 25 2004 MWPAT Sewer 96-33A (OE) 5.3%$244,328 15,607.13 105,348.09 105,348.09
August 25 2004 MWPAT Sewer 00-04 (O) 5.3%$1,811,155 115,890.17 779,176.48 779,176.48
August 25 2004 MWPAT Sewer 00-04 (OE) 5.3%$1,811,155 115,890.17 779,176.48 779,176.48
August 25 2004 MWPAT Sewer 97-38 (OE) 5%$311,600 24,350.00 104,950.00 104,950.00
August 25 2004 MWPAT Sewer 97-38 (O) 5%$311,600 24,350.00 104,950.00 104,950.00
August 25 2004 MWPAT Sewer 96-34B (OE) 5%$833,483 62,650.00 270,550.00 270,550.00
August 25 2004 MWPAT Sewer 96-34B (O) 5%$833,483 62,650.00 270,550.00 270,550.00
October 1 2004 Adv Ref of Feb 96 & Sept 96 B -Adv Ref of Sept 15 96 Series B Landfill 3.3%$700,531 61,634.47 133,657.06 133,657.06
October 1 2004 Adv Ref of Feb 96 & Sept 96 B -Adv Ref of Sept 15 96 Series B Water (0) 3.3%$1,311,060 123,321.38 220,143.04 220,143.04
August 1 2005 -Water Distribution (O) 4%$1,385,000 100,000.00 100,000.00 100,000.00
August 1 2005 -Water Land Acquisition (O) 4%$515,000 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00
August 1 2005 -Water Land Acquisition 2 (O) 4.1%$800,000 55,000.00 55,000.00 55,000.00
August 1 2005 -Water Main (O) 4.1%$1,500,000 100,000.00 100,000.00 100,000.00
August 1 2005 -Water Protection (O) 4%$245,000 20,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00
December 14 2006 MWPAT DW-04-07 (O) 2%$1,371,260 64,898.00 889,008.00 889,008.00
April 10 2008 -Current Refunding of 1998 Sewer (O) 3%$75,250 7,500.00 15,000.00 15,000.00
April 10 2008 -Current Refunding of 1998 Sewer (OE) 3%$75,250 7,500.00 15,000.00 15,000.00
April 10 2008 -Current Refunding of 1998 Water (O) 3%$474,700 45,000.00 135,000.00 135,000.00
March 15 2009 -Water (OSS) 4%$1,051,000 40,000.00 820,000.00 820,000.00
August 1 2009 -Water 1 (O) 3.5%$3,715,000 172,000.00 3,111,000.00 3,111,000.00
August 1 2009 -Water 2 (O) 3.5%$1,725,000 138,000.00 1,164,000.00 1,164,000.00
August 1 2009 -Water 3 (O) 3.5%$10,939,000 556,000.00 8,971,000.00 8,971,000.00
August 20 2009 Advance Refundings -Adv Ref of 12 1 00 - Water (O) 1.5%$455,500 127,500.00 720,000.00 720,000.00
August 20 2009 Advance Refundings -Adv Ref of 12 1 99 - School (OE) 1.5%$76,000 15,000.00 - -
August 20 2009 Advance Refundings -Adv Ref of 12 1 99 - Water (O) 2.5%$1,249,500 87,500.00 - -
July 8 2010 MWPAT DW-04-07-A (O) 2%$6,574,884 286,757.00 5,461,481.00 5,461,481.00
April 24 2012 - Current Refunding of 2002 Water Land Acquistion (O)$50,000 10,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00
May 22 2013 MWPAT Septic Program 11-0202 $1,500,000 75,000.00 1,350,000.00 1,350,000.00
June 6 2013 Advanced Refunding-August 1, 2004 Water Pipe & Wellhead (O)$250,000 - 250,000.00 250,000.00
June 6 2013 Advanced Refunding-August 1, 2004 Water Pipe Replacement 1 (O)$528,400 - 528,400.00 528,400.00
June 6 2013 Advanced Refunding-August 1, 2004 Water Pipe Replacement 2 (O)$290,700 - 290,700.00 290,700.00
June 6 2013 Advanced Refunding-August 1, 2005 Water Distribution (O)$1,001,500 - 1,001,500.00 1,001,500.00
June 6 2013 Advanced Refunding-August 1, 2005 Water Land Acquisition (O)$341,800 - 341,800.00 341,800.00
June 6 2013 Advanced Refunding-August 1, 2005 Water Land Acquisition 2 (O)$539,850 - 539,850.00 539,850.00
June 6 2013 Advanced Refunding-August 1, 2005 Water Main (O)$1,037,950 - 1,037,950.00 1,037,950.00
June 6 2013 Advanced Refunding-August 1, 2005 Water Protection (O)$156,000 - 156,000.00 156,000.00
June 6 2013 Water (O)$817,652 30,000.00 750,000.00 750,000.00
June 6 2013 Water Little Harbor (O)$138,000 45,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00
June 6 2013 Water System Improvements (O)$47,000 5,000.00 40,000.00 40,000.00
June 6 2013 Water System Improvements 1 (O)$839,000 30,000.00 770,000.00 770,000.00
June 6 2013 Water Treatment Plant Repair (O)$13,000 5,000.00 - -
June 6 2013 Water Treatment Plant-Phosphate (O)$50,000 5,000.00 40,000.00 40,000.00
June 6 2013 Water Treatment Plant-Sludge (O)$100,000 10,000.00 80,000.00 80,000.00
Total Outside the Debt Limit 35,913,938.24
Total Long Term Debt 61,207,931.08$
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Purpose:Date Article Authorized/Unissued
Water System Improvements 3/27/2004 17 53,000
Water System Improvements 3/29/2004 18 632
Sewer 4/2/2005 12 120,000
Sewer I&I 11/13/2006 19 450,000
Septic Systems/Sewer Connections 4/30/2011 15 1,500,000
Fire Ambulance 4/22/2013 7 184,000
DPW One ton Dump Truck 4/22/2013 7 61,800
Bound Brook Dam 11/17/2014 11 1,191,400
Acquistion of Senior Center Facility 5/2/2015 16 1,030,000
Total Authorized and Unissued 4,590,832
Town of Cohasset
Statement Of Debt Authorized And Unissued
June 30, 2015
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Town of Cohasset
Annual Report Fiscal 2015
Report of the Town Treasurer/Collector
The following is the Annual Report for the Office of Treasurer-Collector as required by
Massachusetts General Law Chapter 41 Section 35 containing Official Acts, Cash Receipts, and
Disbursements. In addition, a Reconciliation of Town Cash Accounts, Outstanding Receivables
and a listing of wages and salaries paid for calendar year 2015 are included for your
information.
This year we continued to address and implement recommendations from a variety of
sources. The Cash Handling and Turnover Policies and Procedures combined recommendations
from the Division of Local Services (DLS), the audit Management Letter, and the Board of
Selectmen. This policy tightened up the procedures for handling cash, numbered receipts, petty
cash, change funds, employee reimbursement, and credit accounts. It also provided for a
standard turnover form, decentralized the receipt entry function, and reduced double entry.
In the collections area, we continue to initiate Tax Takings within the year of eligibility. Within
the following year accounts are either (1) under a Payment Plan; (2) referred to the Town’s Tax
Title Attorney for foreclosure; or (3) declared Land of Low Value to be auctioned periodically.
Furthermore, most old Tax Title accounts have been processed and categorized in the same
three ways above, consistent with DLS recommendations. A few Tax Title properties date back
to the 1970s which are being researched and addressed through a combination of
abatement/re-assessments. We also started reviewing old motor vehicle and personal property
receivables back to 1999 to determine if they are still collectible and taking the appropriate
action. With the help of our Harbor Master, we are addressing old boat excise taxes. We have
begun enlisting the help of the Police Department to initiate court action for bounced checks.
We escheated just under $3,000 to the Town from abandoned checks in FY15 and expect to
escheat $20,000 next year in accordance with the Town’s acceptance of MGL 200A last year.
For payroll, we developed and implemented a standardized timesheet which is now used by
most town departments. Working with our Human Resource Director, the job descriptions for
the Treasurer/Collector department have been rewritten to meet the new Town standard.
Both fulfill DLS and/or audit Management Letter recommendations.
To help address Other Post Employment Benefit (OPEB) issues, this office administered the
conversion of 139 retired teachers from GIC health plans to town plans to reduce current and
future OPEB expenses. Additionally, the T/C staff has been active in the Cohasset Wellness
Group in an effort to reduce healthcare claims.
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In Fiscal Year 2015, the Treasurer-Collector office processed over 35,000 bills representing over
15,000 various accounts. Specifically:
TYPE ACCOUNTS BILLS
Real Estate Tax 3,398 13,592
Water/Sewer Utility 2,797 11,188
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax 8,730 8,730
Personal Property Tax 265 1,060
Boat Excise Tax 400 400
Moorings 185 185
TOTAL 15,775 35,155
The Treasurer-Collector Office is responsible for disbursing all funds approved by the applicable
department, Finance Director and Town Manager. To that end over 6,500 vendor checks/wires
were disbursed during Fiscal 2015.
The Treasurer-Collector Office is responsible for administering benefits and processing payroll
for all Town employees, permanent, part-time, seasonal, and special. Over 675 W-2s and
11,000 payroll checks/advices were issued during Fiscal 2015.
I would like to thank all Town of Cohasset residents and employees especially, Karen Crowell,
and Linda Litchfield for their efforts to make the Treasurer/Collector office run so well. A
special thank you to Sandra Parnell. Sandy retired in December after thirteen years of service
to the Town of Cohasset in the Library and in the Treasurer/Collector’s office. Her experience
and professionalism will be missed. We wish her well.
Respectfully Submitted,
Paula M. Linhares
Treasurer/Collector CMMT, CMMC
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Beginning Balance Ending Balance
Real Estate Taxes
Levy of 2015 518,295
Levy of 2014 559,155 1,313
Levy of 2013 (3,765) (2,292)
Levy of 2012 - 1,434
Prior Years (21) 13,072
Total Real Estate Taxes 555,369 531,822
Personal Property Taxes
Levy of 2015 3,245
Levy of 2014 8,544 3,804
Levy of 2013 1,061 1,039
Levy of 2012 2,346 1,820
Prior Years 13,267 9,559
Totals Personal Property Taxes 25,218 19,467
Deferred Property Taxes 541,705 481,753
Taxes in Litigation - -
Motor Vehicle Excise
Levy of 2015 44,262
Levy of 2014 54,499 10,640
Levy of 2013 11,724 5,194
Levy of 2012 6,438 3,896
Prior Years 54,759 39,963
Total Motor Vehicle Excise 127,420 103,955
Tax Liens/Tax Title 371,899 447,813
Tax Foreclosures/Tax Possessions 68,583 68,583
Other Excise Taxes
Boat Excise 12,101 12,240
User Charges Receivable
Water 270,704 235,447
Sewer 144,845 103,818
Utility Liens Added to Taxes 24,121 38,187
Departmental and Other Receivables
Other: CPA Surcharge 1,850 6,368
Other: BOH Lien 17,574
Other: Penalty Lien 947
Other:
Special Assessments Receivable
Unapportioned assessments 12,781,451 11,620,741
Apportioned assessments added to taxes 47,520 31,737
Committed interest added to taxes 12,275 8,475
Apportioned assessments not yet due
Suspended assessments
Special assessments tax liens
14,985,061 13,728,927
REPORT OF THE TREASURER/COLLECTOR
OUTSTANDING RECEIVABLES
FISCAL YEAR 2015
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Cash Balance as of July 1, 2014 19,464,222.20$
Receipts 53,187,202.38$
Disbursements (50,296,317.96)
Cash Balance as of June 30, 2015 22,355,106.62$
GENERAL FUNDS
Cash on Hand 1,275.00
Century Bank 3,380,581.31
HarborOne 2,018,036.97
Hingham Institute for Savings 2,509,590.94
Pilgrim Bank 1,337,093.75
Rockland Trust Company 3,256,249.75
UniBank 49,520.03
12,552,347.75$
TRUST FUNDS
Bartholomew 1,879,005.37
Hingham Institute for Savings 67,043.76
Nyes Ledge 188,530.71
Pilgrim Bank 1,292,993.04
PRIT 399,826.58
Rockland Trust Company 159,350.78
RT - Investment Management Group 4,580,200.32
Vanguard 1,235,808.31
9,802,758.87$
TOTAL FUNDS 22,355,106.62$
REPORT OF THE TREASURER/COLLECTOR
CASH RECONCILIATION
FISCAL YEAR 2015
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WAGES AND SALARIES PAID
CALENDAR YEAR 2015
LastName FirstName PrimaryAccount GrossPay
GAUMER STEPHEN R Selectmen - Elected Officials 1,321
KENNEDY DIANE M Selectmen - Elected Officials 1,179
MCCARTHY KEVIN R Selectmen - Elected Officials 1,000
QUIGLEY KAREN M Selectmen - Elected Officials 750
SCHUBERT PAUL J Selectmen - Elected Officials 642
GJESTEBY MARTHA K Selectmen - Elected Officials 358
LastName FirstName PrimaryAccount GrossPay
SENIOR CHRISTOPHER Town Manager - Department Head 154,116
ORAM JENNIFER B Town Manager - TM Adm Asst 79,147
CONNORS TRACEY M Town Manager-Select. Secretary 60,585
MENARD RONALD P Chief Information Officer 48,282
UGLIALORO LISA M Human Resource Director 19,466
RILEY BARTON R DEPUTY CHIEF INFORMATION OFFIC 13,740
BONNELL ROBERT L IT - TECH SUPPORT 11,759
FOUNTAINE SEAN P Database Manager 798
LastName FirstName PrimaryAccount GrossPay
GALLAGHER MARY J Finance - Department Head 102,917
HENDERSON JANE E.Finance-Asst. Town Accountant 56,998
LastName FirstName PrimaryAccount GrossPay
QUILL MARY E Assessors - Department Head 94,101
WARNER ELLEN Assessors - Admin. Assistant 47,253
O'KANE PATRICIA A Assessors - Assistant Assessor 45,556
KRUPCZAK DEBRA J.Assessors - Elected Officials 1,340
MILLER ELSA J.Assessors - Elected Officials 1,250
GRANVILLE MARY E.Assessors - Elected Officials 1,200
LastName FirstName PrimaryAccount GrossPay
LINHARES PAULA M Treas./Collector-Dept Head Sal 86,268
PARNELL SANDRA E Payroll/HR Benefits Specialist 56,499
CROWELL KAREN S Deputy Treas./Collector 53,907
LITCHFIELD LINDA M.Admin of Revenue Collections 51,811
LastName FirstName PrimaryAccount GrossPay
ST.PIERRE CAROL L.Town Clerk-Elected Officials 76,952
ANDERSON ELIZABETH H Town Clerk-Assist Town Clerk 49,728
KILLION-JONES RITA B Town Clerk-Temporary Employees 3,988
BENSON DIANE N Town Clerk-Registrars 329
CHARLES MARGARET R.Town Clerk-Registrars 329
111
WAGES AND SALARIES PAID
CALENDAR YEAR 2015
D'URSO TERESE P Town Clerk-Registrars 329
DOYLE JODY A Town Clerk-Extended Poll Hours 231
GRECH KELLY T Town Clerk-Extended Poll Hours 231
MATTEY REBEKAH S Town Clerk-Extended Poll Hours 219
WARNER KENNETH R Town Clerk-Extended Poll Hours 144
ANGLIN CAROL F Town Clerk-Extended Poll Hours 132
FITZSIMMONS F. ROY Town Clerk-Extended Poll Hours 132
GETTO CARLA A Town Clerk-Temporary Employees 132
NEDROW RUTH Town Clerk-Temporary Employees 132
MURRAY BARBARA B Town Clerk-Extended Poll Hours 72
LastName FirstName PrimaryAccount GrossPay
PILCZAK JOANN P & I MANAGER 67,688
GESO ANGELA M ADM ASST 38,732
DAHLSTROM CHRISTINE M Administrative Assistant 12,397
LastName FirstName PrimaryAccount GrossPay
QUIGLEY WILLIAM P.Police - Department Head 179,864
LAGIMONIERE ROBERT W Police - Full-time Salaries 147,495
TREANOR JEFFREY Police - Full-time Salaries 139,280
LENNON GREGORY J.Police - Full-time Salaries 137,757
REARDON PATRICK Police - Full-time Salaries 126,291
MCLEAN JAMES P.Police - Full-time Salaries 123,386
WILLIAMS DANIEL Police - Full-time Salaries 119,570
DIAS CHRISTOPHER Police - Full-time Salaries 118,014
LOPES MICHAEL Student Resource Officer 110,296
TAYLOR GREGORY W Police - Full-time Salaries 107,662
ST.IVES JOHN J Police - Full-time Salaries 103,444
WILSON PAUL M.Police - Full-time Salaries 103,119
HUNT GARRET A.Police - Full-time Salaries 94,228
TARANTINO CHRISTY J.Police - Full-time Salaries 86,556
SCHMIDT HARRISON W Police - Full-time Salaries 84,396
HELBOCK RUDY J Police - Full-time Salaries 65,066
MURPHY MICHAEL T Police - Desk Attendant 59,669
BUKHENIK BOHDAN Police - Desk Attendant 52,033
MAFFEO MARCANTHONY Police - Seasonal 39,354
FERRICK JENIFER J.Police - Clerical Salaries 37,827
HARRINGTON JOHN B Police - Full-time Salaries 37,381
MURPHY PAUL W.Police-Animal Control Officer 34,159
CUNNIE MICHAEL P Police - Seasonal 29,752
BATES AARON TM Police - Full-time Salaries 27,151
O'ROURKE DEREK J Police - Seasonal 23,815
KINTIGOS JOSEPH F Police - Seasonal 21,738
DAY SEAN M Police - Seasonal 20,745
BOLZE MICHAEL R Police - Desk Attendant 12,074
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WAGES AND SALARIES PAID
CALENDAR YEAR 2015
MCDONOUGH JOHN K Police - Seasonal 11,966
GOYETTE TIMOTHY J Police - Extra Details 10,097
CASAGRANDE ROBERT C.Police - Extra Details 9,890
NORRIS JOHN Police - Extra Details 8,131
KENNEY PATRICK Police - Full-time Salaries 8,125
TYLER COLBY M Police - Extra Details 7,924
ROY DAVID R Police - Seasonal 7,288
PEEBLES BRIAN M.Police - Desk Attendant 7,125
MCCARTHY KELLI Police - Seasonal 5,990
SANDERS BRANDON V Police - Desk Attendant 5,246
MALOUF FREDERICK G Police - Extra Details 4,830
PHAN DAVID M Police - Desk Attendant 4,451
SOUTHER CHARLES E Police - Extra Details 4,393
PIERCE CHARLES J Police - Extra Details 4,278
AIGUIER BRIAN E.Police - Extra Details 3,853
MURPHY GERALD T Police - Desk Attendant 3,742
O'HARA MICHAEL Police - Extra Details 3,726
SULLIVAN JEREMIAH J Police - Extra Details 3,519
TAYLOR JR.JAMES F Police - Extra Details 3,404
CAVANAUGH SEAN T.Police - Extra Details 2,956
ANASTASIO ERNEST Police - Extra Details 2,818
GIBBONS EDWARD F Police - Extra Details 2,576
CASEY MICHELLE R Police - Crossing Guards 2,500
NAUGHTON BRIAN F Police - Seasonal 2,451
MANEKSHA DIANNA J Police - Seasonal 2,312
TALBOT KEVIN Police - Extra Details 2,208
MCANAUGH TODD W Police - Extra Details 2,185
TUFTS KEVIN J Police - Extra Details 1,978
WAY RUSSELL D D Police - Extra Details 1,852
DEPESA ALBERTA M Police - Crossing Guards 1,591
DOHERTY SEAN R Police - Extra Details 1,541
LOWRANCE CHRISTOPHER Police - Extra Details 1,472
ADAMS KATHLEEN M.Police - Matron 1,342
POWERS MITCHELL Police - Extra Details 1,311
LUCAS MATTHEW J Police - Extra Details 1,288
PHILLIPS KRIS Police - Extra Details 1,242
MILLER SCOTT M Police - Extra Details 1,139
MOLLA JR.FRANCIS N Police - Extra Details 1,104
MINELLI EDWARD T Police - Extra Details 736
SHINNEY MATTHEW J Police - Extra Details 736
SMITH JOSEPH P Police - Extra Details 736
JOYCE JOHN J Police - Extra Details 587
WALETKUS ALAN Police - Extra Details 552
WYMAN CHRISTOPHER Police - Extra Details 552
BUONAUGURIO PATRICK Police - Extra Details 506
RAMSEY ROBERT J Police - Extra Details 506
LUCCARELLI MATTHEW Police - Extra Details 472
113
WAGES AND SALARIES PAID
CALENDAR YEAR 2015
FALL GREGORY Police - Seasonal 419
COSTA LOUIS C.Police - Extra Details 368
FITZGERALD SEAN J Police - Extra Details 368
MCLAUGHLIN PETER L Police - Extra Details 368
MURRAY MICHAEL S Police - Extra Details 368
SHALNO STEVEN Police - Extra Details 368
SMITH SCOTT C Police - Extra Details 368
BILLINGS TAYLOR C Police - Extra Details 184
HACK TERENCE S Police - Extra Details 184
HARTNETT GREGG T Police - Extra Details 184
KILROY JEFFERY Police - Extra Details 184
OSHEA RYAN P Police - Extra Details 184
REGAN ROBERT Police - Extra Details 184
LastName FirstName PrimaryAccount GrossPay
BILODEAU PAUL T.Fire - Full-time Salaries 153,277
SILVIA ROBERT D.Fire - Department Head 135,695
PROTULIS ROBERT F.Fire - Full-time Salaries 114,029
HERNAN JOHN M.Fire - Full-time Salaries 111,944
NADEAU ROBERT A Fire - Full-time Salaries 108,961
MAHONEY JR.FRANCIS X.Fire - Full-time Salaries 105,784
DOCKRAY JOHN J.Fire - Assistant Fire Chief 104,262
FORDE ROBERT Fire - Full-time Salaries 97,413
PERGOLA JOSEPH M Fire - Full-time Salaries 94,458
MARTIN ROBERT Fire - Full-time Salaries 88,037
DONOVAN KEVIN D Fire - Full-time Salaries 87,348
BELANGER RANDY P.Fire - Full-time Salaries 85,386
MELLEN JAMES P Fire - Full-time Salaries 83,348
DURETTE KEVIN J.Fire - Full-time Salaries 81,750
DACEY ADAM F Fire - Full-time Salaries 81,601
COLLINS TIMOTHY W Fire - Full-time Salaries 80,177
SILVA KEVIN J Fire - Full-time Salaries 77,977
MORRISON LAURA CHRIS Fire - Full-time Salaries 76,916
BOUDREAU JAMIE A Fire - Full-time Salaries 74,457
O'NEILL MICHAEL J Fire - Full-time Salaries 73,823
CUNNINGHAM DANIEL Fire - Full-time Salaries 69,988
BURNABY TREVOR B Fire - Full-time Salaries 43,749
ROBERTS COLIN J Fire - Full-time Salaries 40,474
TRASK MARK H.Fire - Full-time Salaries 33,992
CUNNIE CHRISTIAN M Fire - Full-time Salaries 10,167
GRAVES MICHAEL J Fire - Full-time Salaries 7,485
MAYNARD STEVEN L.Call Firefighters 1,750
MCKAY THOMAS Call Firefighters 1,000
SAVOIA JOHN J Fire - Full-time Salaries 660
DONOVAN MARK A Fire - Full-time Salaries 393
NORLIN ERIC M Fire - Extra Details 150
114
WAGES AND SALARIES PAID
CALENDAR YEAR 2015
LastName FirstName PrimaryAccount GrossPay
EGAN ROBERT M.Building - Department Head 90,147
LastName FirstName PrimaryAccount GrossPay
GIBBONS LORREN S.Harbormaster - Department Head 67,860
JOHNSON NICHOLAS C Harbormaster - Temporary Emps 18,268
DESMOND DAVID P Harbormaster - Temporary Emps 7,413
GRAY JR WILLIAM H Harbormaster - Temporary Emps 5,712
HEGER ALEXANDER P Harbormaster - Temporary Emps 2,592
JOHNSON ROBERT A.Harbormaster - Temporary Emps 992
LastName FirstName PrimaryAccount GrossPay
PATTISON PAUL Shellfish Warden 475
LastName FirstName PrimaryAccount GrossPay
JOYCE BRIAN P Director of Public Works 91,551
LYSTER IAN M Field Inspector 36,658
BRUCE SUSAN C PROCUREMENT CONTRACT MANAGER 14,083
LastName FirstName PrimaryAccount GrossPay
SESTITO CARL A DPW - Department Head 91,210
LIVINGSTON BOYD J DPW - Full-time Salaries 88,304
SWANSON ANDREW W.DPW - Full-time Salaries 80,702
SULLIVAN DANIEL J DPW - Full-time Salaries 68,709
BUTMAN KENNETH BARR DPW - Full-time Salaries 65,530
CRONIN KEVIN L DPW - Full-time Salaries 63,531
PIEPENBRINK ROBERT DPW - Full-time Salaries 60,480
MURRAY CHRISTOPHER DPW - Full-time Salaries 56,180
THAYER JR KENNETH E.DPW - Full-time Salaries 54,924
MARSH HERBERT L DPW - Full-time Salaries 51,246
SNOW MARY L.DPW - Clerical Salaries 49,113
TRIBUNA ROBERT B DPW - Full-time Salaries 21,616
MCCONVILLE DENNIS F DPW - Full-time Salaries 11,194
MACCORMACK PATRICK J DPW - Temporary Employees 8,322
BENSON ADAM N DPW - Temporary Employees 6,580
CONTE JOHN C DPW - Temporary Employees 4,684
GOFF ANN MARIE DPW - Temporary Employees 1,393
LastName FirstName PrimaryAccount GrossPay
GUARENTE CHARLES E.RTF - Full-time Salaries 67,030
115
WAGES AND SALARIES PAID
CALENDAR YEAR 2015
FERNANDES JR ANTONIO M RTF - Full-time Salaries 53,435
BAKER JR GRANVILLE C RTF - Full-time Salaries 51,617
BROWN HERBERT L RTF - Part-Time Salaries 12,440
LastName FirstName PrimaryAccount GrossPay
KELLY MARK H.Facilities Mgmt-Dept. Head 88,932
LINCOLN DEREK A.Facilities Mgmt-Maint Salaries 69,474
FOUNTAINE VINCENT M Facilities Foreman 65,084
LITCHFIELD JOHN P Facilities Mgmt-Maint Salaries 59,948
WIGMORE THOMAS W.Facilities Mgmt-Cust. Salaries 36,381
RATTENBURY HENRY A Facilities Mgmt-Part-Time Wage 29,050
JONES THOMAS W.Facilities Mgmt-Part-Time Wage 11,820
PIEPENBRINK DANIEL T Facilities Mgmt-Maint Salaries 1,195
LastName FirstName PrimaryAccount GrossPay
HINDLEY DIANE M.Sewer - Clerical Assistance 57,735
LastName FirstName PrimaryAccount GrossPay
GOODWIN MARY C.Board of Health-Pub Health Nrs 58,130
SARNI SUSAN R Board of Health-Health Agent 41,096
SULLIVAN JENNIFER F Board of Health-Health Agent 19,521
FLYNN BRIAN T Board of Health Temporary 3,150
LastName FirstName PrimaryAccount GrossPay
GRANDE CORAL S CEA- Director Salary 73,334
LAFAUCE NANCY M CEA- ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 49,950
SALERNO ELIZABETH C CEA -SERVICE 39,127
GIBBONS JR.RICHARD P CEA-ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 36,667
CAMPBELL JAMES B CEA- Van Drivers 17,276
LYNCH SIOBHAN K CEA-TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT 15,336
BUCKLEY GERARD CEA- Van Drivers 11,024
LastName FirstName PrimaryAccount GrossPay
RAFFERTY JACQUELINE S Library - Department Head 83,787
MOODY SHARON Library - Wages & Salaries 63,234
WALSH GAYLE Library - Wages & Salaries 52,190
NORTON KRISTIN Library - Wages & Salaries 49,912
LENGYEL BRIGID Library - Wages & Salaries 47,940
NELSON BRONWYN Library - Wages & Salaries 41,381
DWYER JANET Library - Wages & Salaries 41,284
COUGHLIN MARY E.Library - Wages & Salaries 30,568
OHRENBERGER MARJORIE Library - Wages & Salaries 28,397
116
WAGES AND SALARIES PAID
CALENDAR YEAR 2015
WALSH LAURIE L.Library - Wages & Salaries 27,736
MCKELVEY MARY M Library - Wages & Salaries 2,244
KIMLA LETRA M Library - Wages & Salaries 1,512
REEL MICHAEL C Library - Wages & Salaries 1,359
FECHTER MORGAN H Library - Wages & Salaries 824
NELSON KARA I Library - Wages & Salaries 718
GRUBER SARAH R Library - Wages & Salaries 576
NORTON ALEC C Library - Wages & Salaries 326
NARTEN MARTHA C Library - Wages & Salaries 198
CARPENTER ELLEN B Library - Wages & Salaries 180
KAPLAN MARIS L Library - Wages & Salaries 171
TIMOTHY KRISTIN D Library - Wages & Salaries 158
BRODERICK KATHLEEN H Library - Wages & Salaries 122
GOLDHAMMER CATHERINE R Library - Wages & Salaries 58
LastName FirstName PrimaryAccount GrossPay
CARROLL JAMES Recreation-Department Head 76,180
MCCARTHY JENNIFER L Recreation-Dept. Assistant 45,508
R.-GRIFFITHS GRACE M.Recreation-Rise 27,805
ROBBINS EMILY J Recreation-Playground 12,265
DALEY KATHLEEN A.Recreation-Playground 9,118
TULIO CAITLIN S Recreation-Playground 7,147
TURPEL PAMELA A Recreation-Rise 6,840
BENNETT SHARON M Recreation-Rise 6,602
HERTH JULIAN T Recreation-Playground 6,356
O'DEA MICHAEL F Recreation-Rise 5,585
ZAPPOLO CARLEY E Recreation-Playground 4,732
CASEWELL GREGORY E Recreation-Playground 4,039
FROIO MATTHEW V Recreation-Playground 3,636
GEYER JULIEN D Recreation-Playground 3,133
THOMPSON JULIA M Recreation-Playground 3,102
GRUBER ANYA E Recreation-Playground 3,089
COHEN CHRISTOPHER Recreation-Playground 3,077
GOETZ CONNOR A Recreation-Playground 2,998
CORRY SARA E Recreation-Playground 2,997
HILL ROBERT E Recreation-Playground 2,948
BARRY MICHAEL P Recreation-Playground 2,924
QUILL AMY E Recreation-Playground 2,914
CROWLEY KERRY E Recreation-Playground 2,784
GOODWIN MARGARET Recreation-Rise 2,760
GOULDING MARY A Recreation-Playground 2,742
BURKE LIAM C Recreation-Playground 2,737
SLANETZ ABIGAIL R Recreation-Playground 2,731
DOONAN TERENCE C Recreation-Playground 2,728
KINSCHERF CARLY E Recreation-Playground 2,708
DON ANDREW L Recreation-Playground 2,687
117
WAGES AND SALARIES PAID
CALENDAR YEAR 2015
SKOLNICK CHANDLER R Recreation-Playground 2,675
LEMOINE GABRIELLE A Recreation-Playground 2,653
LAUGELLE ROCCO A Recreation-Playground 2,652
HENRY KYLE M Recreation-Playground 2,593
BROWN HENRY T Recreation-Playground 2,585
POWERS JEFFREY M Recreation-Playground 2,547
O'BRIEN THOMAS L Recreation-Playground 2,536
AXELSON DANIEL J Recreation-Playground 2,522
MCPHERSON KEVIN B Recreation-Xtreme 2,134
MARRINER CAROLINE E Recreation-Playground 2,063
ASTINO LILIANA Recreation-Playground 1,974
NELSON MATS E Recreation-Rise 1,953
VAN PELT SCHUYLER W Recreation-Xtreme 1,920
O'BRIEN CAROLINE E Recreation-Playground 1,910
LEHR VICTORIA A Recreation-Xtreme 1,810
BUTENSCHOEN WILLIAM S Recreation-Xtreme 1,790
MCCABE KATHERINE T Recreation-Playground 1,653
CAVANARO JOSEPH G Recreation-Playground 1,649
CURRAN ASHLEY O Recreation-Playground 1,623
CRAVEN JR.EDWARD J Recreation-Playground 1,623
AMBROSE OLIVIA M Recreation-Playground 1,584
ARNOLD SAMUEL C Recreation-Playground 1,522
BLEICKEN ALEXA E Recreation-Playground 1,518
BENNETT JAKE H Recreation-Playground 1,469
HERTH MICAELA M Recreation-Playground 1,445
HANKE CHRISTIAN P Recreation-Playground 1,368
PITTS SOPHIA N Recreation-Playground 1,361
DOOLEY BRETT R Recreation-Playground 1,327
COHEN MICHAEL A Recreation-Playground 1,197
SPICER RYAN M Recreation-RAF 1,092
BENNETT DEREK A Recreation-Playground 1,076
DUTTON JACKSON J Recreation-Playground 999
KIERCE CHRISTOPHER Recreation-Playground 971
MENSCHING JAMES F Recreation-Playground 898
COFFMAN JOHN T Recreation-RAF 880
TOOMEY DANIEL H Recreation-Playground 312
COGGINS ZACHARY J Recreation-Playground 170
BRASH CHRISTOPHER Recreation-Xtreme 21
LastName FirstName PrimaryAccount GrossPay
DORMITZER JACQUELINE M Historical Preserv 600
LastName FirstName PrimaryAccount GrossPay
TUSCHER ROBERT School Custodial High School 61,716
HOLLAND THEODORE L.School Custodial Osgood 55,704
118
WAGES AND SALARIES PAID
CALENDAR YEAR 2015
DANIELSON JOHN School Custodial High School 51,357
FLAHERTY STEPHEN M School Custodial Deer Hill 47,901
DICKSON KELLY B.School Bus Drivers 40,989
HUNT MARY ELLEN School Bus Drivers 39,087
THAYER PHILLIP A School Custodial Deer Hill 36,877
DOW DAMA E.School Bus Drivers 36,519
FLINT MARK D School Custodial Deer Hill 35,152
PESCATORE NOAH E School Custodial Osgood 35,007
SIMMONS LISA School Bus Drivers 32,798
ZAPPOLO SANDRA L.School Bus Drivers 31,966
PARFUMORSE MICHELLE B School Bus Drivers 29,423
MARTIN-RING APRIL A.School Bus Drivers 29,272
PEREZ-BOTTS DENISE P School Bus Drivers 29,005
HALE MARTIN A School Bus Drivers 28,196
KELLY DANIEL A School Custodial Osgood 26,255
SMITH CATHERINE A School Bus Drivers 25,028
JENKINS KEVIN R School Custodial Osgood 24,918
YOUNG JACQUELINE A School Bus Drivers 23,545
FUCCI-FRANKS SHARON School Custodial Deer Hill 19,826
FABIAN KATHERINE School Bus Drivers 18,593
BUCKLEY CHARLOTTE E School Bus Drivers 8,420
PORRO COSMO School Bus Drivers 8,338
BONOMI LINDA A School Bus Drivers 8,197
BLANCHARD MATTHEW S School Custodial Osgood 7,223
WOOD JO-ELLEN S School Bus Drivers 4,782
KEEFE RICHARD R School Bus Drivers 2,376
PETERSON GEORGE E School Bus Drivers 1,619
PERRY LORI A School Bus Drivers 673
DEMEO ELLEN M School Bus Drivers 153
LastName FirstName PrimaryAccount GrossPay
PESCATORE JANE School Clerical Admin.75,105
MEADE JONI School Clerical Admin.53,447
SOURETIS JENNIFER E School Clerical Admin.49,745
FIGUEIREDO JUDITH A School Clerical Admin.48,630
CREIGHTON NANCY F.School Clerical Admin.44,670
STENSON DENISE M School Clerical Admin.43,920
CARNEY MARGRET-MARY School Clerical Admin.40,246
GALLAGHER JENNIFER B School Aides Deer Hill 34,584
AHERN SUSAN M School Aides Deer Hill 34,133
WINSLOW ATISHA J School Aides Osgood 30,938
MAHER JOHN R School Aides High School 30,033
CARLO-EYMER SELENE School Aides Osgood 29,842
SALERNO HEIDI C.School Aides Deer Hill 29,218
DONOGHUE DONNA M School Clerical Admin.27,971
ANDERSEN MARGARET C School Aides High School 26,482
119
WAGES AND SALARIES PAID
CALENDAR YEAR 2015
MCCOURT ALLISON J School Aides High School 25,625
MALONE EMILY School Aides Osgood 25,269
SCHMITT JUDITH School Aides Osgood 23,764
DWYER MALORIE J School Aides High School 23,539
SEPPALA LIANE L.School Aides Deer Hill 23,422
FARRELL CAROLYN School Aides Deer Hill 23,321
REGAN BRENDA W.School Aides Deer Hill 23,134
DAVIS AMY School Aides Osgood 23,029
BAUM ROBERT W.School Aides Osgood 22,936
MCELHINNEY COLLETTE School Aides Deer Hill 22,849
TOPPA LAURIE A.School Aides Deer Hill 22,824
SADLER SUSAN M.School Aides High School 22,810
SMITH PEARL F School Aides High School 22,795
SHANNON DEBORAH M.School Aides Deer Hill 22,774
MILLER LILIANE School Aides High School 22,640
MIRARCHI KATHLEEN School Aides High School 22,495
MARTIN CHRISTOPHER School Aides High School 22,385
CERRI BARBARA A School Aides Osgood 22,125
O'NEILL ERIN C School Clerical Admin.22,073
BARBUTO SUSAN R School Aides High School 21,939
LEONE DENISE N School Aides High School 21,059
QUINLAN-MARCEL ERIN J School Aides Osgood 19,637
DRISCOLL MARY J School Clerical Admin.18,504
GRANDE LUCIA G.School Lunch 18,243
LEHR REBECCA M School Aides Osgood 17,980
GRIJALVA CHRISTOPHER School Aides High School 17,232
WOODS JESSICA A School Aides Deer Hill 14,460
DONATO MARIA I.School Lunch 14,168
D'ELIA JOANNE School Lunch 14,001
CALABRIA MARIA School Lunch 13,928
TRUGLIA SILVANA School Lunch 13,207
MARASCIO JOSEPHINE School Lunch 13,123
RYAN SUSAN M.School Lunch 13,091
SPADEA MARIA School Lunch 12,980
BONK MARILYN R School Aides Deer Hill 12,920
MONACO LYNN B.School Aides High School 12,828
ANDRUS JOAN B.School Aides Osgood 12,783
MARTINI KRISTINE G School Aides Osgood 12,034
DONOHUE SUSAN M School Aides Osgood 11,808
BRACCHI CHELSEA E School Aides High School 9,960
CAMPBELL MARCIA L School Aides Deer Hill 9,588
RONDEAU REBECCA M School Aides High School 9,588
HOBSON DEIRDRE M School Aides Osgood 9,246
RHODES KATHLEEN E.School Lunch 8,631
SNOW DOROTHY B.School Lunch 7,421
O'CONNELL BERNADETTE School Aides Osgood 6,947
HOGAN ERIN M School Aides Osgood 5,905
120
WAGES AND SALARIES PAID
CALENDAR YEAR 2015
POLLARA KRISTEN T School Aides Osgood 5,800
FLYNN HEATHER D School Lunch 4,713
FULCINITI CHIARA School Lunch 3,694
DAY VANESSA School Aides Osgood 3,085
MCCULLEY GISELA A School Aides Osgood 2,876
REYNOLDS JAMES M School Lunch 2,616
DYKAS WILLIAM A SUMMER CAMP 2,095
O'NEIL LYNN F School Lunch 686
LastName FirstName PrimaryAccount GrossPay
CATALDO BARBARA J School Administration 170,300
WILLIS JAMES School H.S. Soc. Studies 131,106
DEMAS LOUISE L School Administration 124,658
DEGENNARO DAVID School Administration 122,808
BUCHANAN MARY E School Administration 122,690
CONNOLLY CAROLYN M School Administration 120,337
DECHIARA JENNIFER School Administration 108,228
THOMAE ANN M.School H.S. Science 106,414
SWEENEY TORIN School M.S. Athletics 106,103
GORDON CYNTHIA B.School M.S. Social Studies 102,143
BEAL DEBORAH G.School H.S. Athletics 101,746
AFANASIW PETER School H.S. Soc. Studies 101,135
JORDAN MARGARET School H.S. Language 100,377
SCOTT BRIAN T School Administration 99,953
MORIARTY STEPHANIE C.School M.S. Music 99,015
JORDAN KATHLEEN A.School Grade 3 98,701
GIBSON COLLEEN E.School Grade 1 98,313
LECOUNT JR.ROBERT A.School Administration 98,207
DYKAS KEVIN P.School Osgood Other 97,646
FORD RONALD J.School H.S. Athletics 96,809
BUCKLEY JR JOHN C School H.S. Soc. Studies 96,318
THOMPSON PATRICIA School H.S. Science 96,233
HENRY DEBORAH A.School Grade 5 96,078
SULLIVAN ALLISON B.School Grade 1 95,974
CRIMMINS CAROLYN L.School H.S. English 95,222
KEATING LAURA R.School Grade 1 95,123
SULLIVAN VICTORIA School M.S. Administration 94,506
NELLIGAN CATHERINE School M.S. Guidance 94,178
LAFOUNTAIN ALLEN W.School H.S. Science 94,016
BERRY MAUREEN M.School M.S. Administration 93,161
CORKHUM SUZI Y.School Grade 4 93,074
GALLOTTA ALAN R.School H.S. Math 92,663
GIULIANO LAURA School H.S. Math 92,498
WELCH MICHAEL R.School H.S. Soc. Studies 92,241
BERKOWITZ NINA B.School H.S. Art 91,781
DELEO STEPHANIE T.School Grade 2 91,420
121
WAGES AND SALARIES PAID
CALENDAR YEAR 2015
SANDLER KERRI L School Administration 90,808
BARBIERI DIANE M School Grade 2 90,632
KNIGHT JEFFREY E School M.S. Science 88,943
FOLEY KERRI ANN School Deer Hill Other 88,852
BIAGINI STEVEN School Deer Hill Other 88,267
MCTIGUE JOAN School M.S. Administration 87,920
JOYCE MICHELLE PRESCHOOL 87,763
MORRISSEY PATRICIA A School Deer Hill Other 87,341
PARRELL ERICA K School Grade 4 86,825
MARAT MARY School H.S. Language 86,651
MCCABE JASON D School H.S. English 86,330
MCPHILLIPS JENNIFER A School Grade 1 86,132
MCALARNEY KATE School H.S. Math 85,026
OWENS-RIGBY ELIZABETH R School Kindergarten 84,950
DEWAAL JULIA P.School Kindergarten 84,028
O'BRIEN CASSANDRA G.School Deer Hill Other 83,680
JOHNSTON KARIN School Grade 5 83,522
WINTER LAUREN M School Osgood Other 83,487
SMITH HEATHER D School H.S. Administration 83,200
POTTER JACQUELINE N School H.S. Administration 83,165
DIMINNIE LESLIE School Osgood Other 82,561
MACDONALD SARAH M School Deer Hill Other 82,561
WHALEN MEREDITH School H.S. Administration 82,534
PALMIERI VINCENT School H.S. English 81,911
MCINNIS KAREN E School M.S. English 81,551
FORTIN JONATHAN T.School M.S. Math 81,532
MCDAVITT KAREN E School Grade 2 81,504
PIMENTAL MICHAEL J School M.S. Administration 81,455
VINTON DAVID S School Osgood Other 81,324
ERLANDSEN ROBERT J.School M.S. Science 81,284
O'HARA MEGHAN School Grade 4 81,284
DOLAN LAURIE A School Deer Hill Other 80,781
DUGAN MARY P.School Deer Hill Other 80,669
SWARTZ LAURA C.School M.S. Art 80,510
CAPOBIANCO KRISTIE E School Kindergarten 80,138
CLARK JENNIFER A.School Grade 3 79,895
KIVI KARA A School H.S. Administration 79,524
REARDON MARYBETH C School H.S. Science 78,440
HOGAN MICHAEL School H.S. Administration 77,853
HUMPHREY LAURA L School H.S. Math 76,963
SUGRUE LISA V School H.S. Art 76,943
HATHAWAY DEBORAH M School M.S. Math 76,817
WEYDT MICHAEL School Deer Hill Other 76,426
FISH WILLIAM School H.S. English 76,420
SEARS RUSSELL B School H.S. Science 75,571
GALLAGHER AMY E School M.S. Math 75,415
SULLIVAN-SANGE KATHLEEN School M.S. Language 73,475
122
WAGES AND SALARIES PAID
CALENDAR YEAR 2015
SULLIVAN HOLLY G School M.S. Math 73,182
BERMAN ANN School Deer Hill Other 72,746
CARMODY ANN-MARIE A School M.S. English 72,380
QUEENAN CAROLYN E.School Kindergarten 71,522
GITTENS-CARLE ALEISA M.School Administration 70,117
SMITH MARGARET L.School Grade 3 69,835
BRADFORD JULIE D School Deer Hill Other 69,103
HOLLAND MARGARET School Grade 3 68,533
CRAIG MARK M School H.S. Art 68,519
STILLMAN MARGARET M School Kindergarten 68,447
ST. ANDRE LAUREN E School Osgood Other 68,222
BARRY MELISSA J School M.S. Language 68,214
MOSHER MICHELE S School Grade 4 68,016
KELLIHER JACQUELYN L School Grade 5 67,801
LUVISI CHRISTOPHER School H.S. Soc. Studies 67,753
MANEWAL EMILY V School H.S. Administration 65,650
NOBLE STEPHANIE School M.S. Social Studies 65,508
KOTTER JEFFREY School H.S. Language 65,192
LOTSPEICH-COST ROBYN L School Deer Hill Other 64,687
CURTIN MICHELE L PRESCHOOL 64,044
SASSO ADAM D School H.S. Science 63,963
WEISSLINGER EILEEN M School M.S. Social Studies 63,023
MELIA DONNA M School M.S. English 62,895
MCGOWAN KEVIN T School H.S. Guidance 62,814
MOSER KARA M School Grade 4 60,857
GIBSON BARBARA A School Grade 2 59,875
BROOKS KATHRYN A School Deer Hill Other 59,648
CERRUTI KATHLEEN R School H.S. Administration 59,119
COLLINS JUDITH School H.S. Administration 58,888
RITTS JUDITH A School M.S. Administration 58,453
HANSON JEANNE B.School Grade 4 58,004
LEWIS MICHAEL A School Grade 5 57,963
UHLAR LAURA A School Grade 2 57,087
UNANGST KELLY R School Grade 3 55,765
DEWAAL JOHN School M.S. Music 55,639
NORTON EILEEN M School H.S. English 55,100
GREGORY JANE E.School Deer Hill Other 55,074
CHAPMAN CHERYL A School Grade 5 55,059
CUCINATTO SARAH C School Osgood Other 54,923
LEWIS KRISTEN J School Deer Hill Other 54,241
HERB BEVERLY E School Grade 2 53,855
JEWELL PAULA R School M.S. Science 53,034
CALDWELL EMILY C School M.S. Administration 51,966
MASTROMARINO MARY E.School Deer Hill Other 51,522
ALMEIDA OLIVIA J School H.S. Math 51,512
WELLE MALONE LISA R School M.S. Science 50,618
HARADEN MARILYN M.School Administration 50,614
123
WAGES AND SALARIES PAID
CALENDAR YEAR 2015
DUGGAN CATHERINE F School M.S. English 50,214
SAVAGE IV EDWARD F School H.S. Science 49,794
STEELE GINA M School Grade 1 49,748
MCMAHON EMILY M.School Osgood Other 49,748
MCCARTHY LEANNE S School H.S. Administration 49,748
ST. PETER GAIL E School M.S. Science 49,474
KELLEY JILL L School M.S. Language 49,457
GREEN ANNA M School H.S. Administration 49,231
CONCANNON LINDSEY E School Grade 2 48,065
COWGILL ANGELINE H School H.S. Language 44,658
REDMAN JANE E.School Grade 1 42,646
ULMER ALLISON F School M.S. Language 42,646
MCCORMACK CAROL A School Deer Hill Other 42,628
STRUZZIERY LAURA A School H.S. Guidance 38,310
KURKER KIM M School Osgood Other 37,393
FOLEY BRITTANY A School H.S. English 37,073
LEHR JOANNE School M.S. Administration 36,657
MASSARI AMALIA M School Grade 3 36,081
AMSTER ADAM H School M.S. Social Studies 34,027
SCOTT BOUFFARD SHANNON M School Osgood Other 33,646
ARENSTAM ABIGAIL S School H.S. Music 33,373
YOUNG INDIGO M School Deer Hill Other 33,168
BEMBERY EDWARD G School M.S. English 31,996
PESTONE NICK T School Grade 5 31,467
ARRUDA DAVID B School Osgood Other 30,537
WAXMAN ROBERT H School H.S. Language 29,476
GILDEA KELLI A School Osgood Other 28,363
FORTIN SAMANTHA M School M.S. Administration 28,015
WILLIAMSON NICOLE M.School H.S. Guidance 27,549
D'ALESSANDRO DEBORAH A School M.S. Administration 27,009
WELCH SUSAN N School Kindergarten 25,811
DOBLE CHRISTINA A School Osgood Other 25,427
CHIMIENTI JOSEPH N School Osgood Other 23,508
NELSON KARINA School H.S. Language 22,740
CROUGH SANDRA School Osgood Other 21,812
SULLIVAN ALEXANDRA L School Grade 1 19,130
VANDERWEIL KATHERINE K School Grade 4 18,946
LIETZ SCOTT D School H.S. Math 18,946
GREEN AMY E School M.S. Administration 18,946
RYAN ERIN C School M.S. Social Studies 18,936
MCSHEFFREY ROBERT E.School M.S. Science 17,686
ALLEN LAUREN School Grade 5 17,095
CULLY MEGHAN B School Grade 2 17,088
GODFREY TAYLOR K School Grade 3 17,088
CAPOBIANCO LISA A School H.S. Administration 17,088
LIMA GABRIELLA A School M.S. Language 16,151
MORGANO MONIQUE School H.S. Administration 15,071
124
WAGES AND SALARIES PAID
CALENDAR YEAR 2015
THONET CHRISTINA M School Deer Hill Other 14,969
BLOOMER ANNE M School Osgood Other 14,258
MONTGOMERY BRIAN E School Osgood Other 12,306
MALONEY JUNE A School Substitutes 12,084
SEMCHENKO KACEY A School Deer Hill Other 11,768
SHERIDAN M. ELIZABETH School Substitutes 11,760
MENESALE MARIANNE T School H.S. Administration 11,451
MAHONEY PHILIP School Coaches 11,393
TELFORT MODELINE School M.S. Language 10,560
LEARY EDWARD J.School Substitutes 9,440
BUDRICK STEVEN J School H.S. Athletics 8,416
GLASSMAN MARJORIE L School Substitutes 8,360
GRUDINSKAS ANNA C School Substitutes 7,640
LEVANGIE JOHN A.School Coaches 7,010
RUGGIERO GEORGE H School Coaches 7,010
CROUGH SAMANTHA L School Substitutes 6,654
OGDEN ELIZABETH A.School Substitutes 5,800
UMBRIANNA PETER K School Coaches 5,758
BEAUDOIN JAMES W School Coaches 5,549
WALSH RITA L School Substitutes 5,360
PATTISON BRIAN J.School Coaches 5,258
O'DONNELL MICHAEL J School Coaches 5,061
FLYNN LISA School Substitutes 4,960
DAVENPORT SALLY B School Substitutes 4,280
MEEHAN SARA G.School Coaches 3,796
DUGGAN JOHN F School Coaches 3,727
REARDON KULIN H School Coaches 3,723
FITZGERALD JOSEPH E School Coaches 3,652
HAWES HEATHER S School Coaches 3,652
PALMER JENNIFER School Coaches 3,652
LIEM MICHELLE School Substitutes 3,625
BENSON DEREK A School Administration 3,541
DURKIN NANCY E School Coaches 3,505
HART TOREY O School Coaches 3,505
DUFFY JR.JOHN J School Substitutes 3,280
ROBINSON DIANNE School Substitutes 3,280
BIEBER MARK E School Substitutes 3,200
LAING ELAINE School Substitutes 3,040
FOLEY ROBERT J School Coaches 3,000
LEHR SAMANTHA J School Coaches 2,921
DONOHUE MOIRA K School Substitutes 2,760
HUMPHREY PAUL B School Coaches 2,731
HANNON KYLE J School Administration 2,692
SACCONE LINDA M School Coaches 2,643
ROTHMAN SALLY School Substitutes 2,600
BARRETT MELISSA M School Substitutes 2,240
HOFFMAN DANIELLE L.School Coaches 2,190
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WAGES AND SALARIES PAID
CALENDAR YEAR 2015
BURTON SUSAN M School Substitutes 2,160
DONOVAN ROBERT P School Coaches 2,133
DURKIN JOHN T School Coaches 2,133
PACELLA CASSANDRA J School Substitutes 2,053
JOHNSON PAMELA K School Coaches 1,898
KOWALIK KENNETH M School Substitutes 1,875
SHEA STEPHEN P School Substitutes 1,760
BURNETT WILLIAM B School Coaches 1,753
FEGREUS JANE M.School Substitutes 1,600
CABOZZI GEORGE L School Coaches 1,500
DICROCE KRISTIN R School Substitutes 1,160
SACCHITELLA MICHAEL J School Coaches 1,095
PIEPENBRINK CODY M School Substitutes 1,085
DANE JOHN J.M.School Coaches 1,071
MACCARTHY RYAN P School Substitutes 965
WAKEFIELD SAWYER G School Substitutes 965
SHINAY MICHAEL J School Substitutes 960
PATEL TEJALBEN P School Administration 923
QUEENAN BRENDAN P School Substitutes 920
BLACKBURN GRAHAM S School Substitutes 880
HYNES ELIZABETH M School Substitutes 863
SHEEHAN MARY F School Substitutes 840
GITTENS-CARLE AZIA M School Substitutes 835
DOHERTY MARGO E School Substitutes 760
SWANBERG GINA D School Substitutes 750
KLOCK SANDRA S School Substitutes 715
MAHONY MADELINE C School Substitutes 640
SALUTI CHARLES C School Substitutes 605
CICIOTTE CAROL School Substitutes 600
LAWLESS ALEXANDRA C School Substitutes 600
MASTROMARINO KATHRYN L School Substitutes 600
AGOSTINO TRACY L School Substitutes 563
COFFEY KRISTINA N School Substitutes 563
BRADY DORIAN School Substitutes 480
COOPER LISA A School Substitutes 480
MENSCHING HEATHER G School Substitutes 480
LEGRO DIANNE H School Substitutes 375
CAMPBELL JOSEPH J School Coaches 365
BULMAN CATHERINE B School Substitutes 240
HARMS SUSAN L School Substitutes 240
KELLEY MATTHEW J School Substitutes 230
WILLIAMS SARAH R School Substitutes 150
KELLY SUSAN B School Substitutes 80
GOODWIN TARA M School Substitutes 75
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2015 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS
The property tax levy is the revenue a community can raise through real and personal property taxes
and is the largest source of revenue for the Town of Cohasset. The property tax levy for Fiscal Year 2015
was $33,217,547.71 representing 65% of the $50,745,388.64 budget. The residential share of the levy
is 93%, while commercial, industrial, and personal property account for only 7% of the levy.
It is the responsibility of the Assessors’ Office to establish fair market value for all properties in the Town
of Cohasset. Fiscal Year 2015 was a Revaluation year for the Town of Cohasset. The Commissioner of
Revenue determines triennially whether assessed values in the town represent full and fair cash value.
The town cannot implement the levy allocation provisions until the Commissioner has certified that local
assessments reflect full and fair cash value. When the assessments are completed, the Assessor submits
a request for certification review to the Department of Revenue. The Bureau of Local Assessment within
the DOR conducts a statistical analysis and field review. When all of the standards have been met, the
Bureau notifies the town of preliminary certification. The Revaluation Program continues with the Public
Disclosure and Classification Hearing. Upon completion of the certification requirements, the
Commissioner of Revenue certifies full and fair cash valuations. The Commissioner of Revenue certified
the total valuation of Cohasset for Fiscal Year 2015 at $2,613,497,066. The growth was certified and
added $613,728 to the tax base.
The Assessors’ Office is responsible for the assessment and commitment of personal property, motor
vehicle and boat excise, betterment assessments, and the collection of new growth based on building
construction. The staff conducted field inspections or review of all building permits in the Town of
Cohasset.
The Board of Assessors consists of two experienced municipal Assessors and a Commercial Real Estate
Appraiser. The Board like to acknowledge Director of Assessing Mary Quill, MAA, Assistant Assessor
Trish O’Kane, MAA, and Administrative Assistant, Ellen Warner for their professionalism and hard work
throughout the year. Cohasset is fortunate to have the expertise of four Accredited Massachusetts
Assessors and a Certified General Appraiser.
Respectfully submitted,
Elsa J. Miller, MAA Chairperson
Mary E. Granville, Clerk
Debra J. Krupczak, MAA Member
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2015 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
The Mission of the Cohasset Board of Health is to provide the residents of the Town of Cohasset with
comprehensive, high quality Public Health services through evaluating current – and – developing new
– local policies, procedures, regulations, statements, and programs in the areas of Public Health Nursing,
Environmental Health and other Public Health disciplines in pursuit of its vision of “A Healthy Cohasset”.
2015 was another busy year for the Board of Health. Jennifer Sullivan transitioned a new Director of
Public Health who started on June 1st, Susan Sarni, SE, MPH. In September a new office administrator
started, Chrissie Dahlstrom.
In response to the growing regional and State opioid epidemic, the Health Department and Cohasset’s
Coastal Connection is working to apply for the Department of Health and Human Services, Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Drug Free Communities Grant. The grant would help
to reduce substance use in Cohasset’s youth, residents 18 years of age and younger. The grant award
amount is up to $125,000 per year for five years.
The Board remained active with town wide emergency preparedness planning. The Board also worked
with Glen Pratt on the creation of Emergency Preparedness Plans necessary for our State compliance.
The annual Public Health Emergency Preparedness Project Grant was us ed to purchase sunscreen,
medical supplies, wireless services and services for a food inspector to complete inspections which
allowed the Health Agent to work on other emergency preparedness matters.
The Board obtained a grant from CHNA 20 to raise awareness of the effects of sun exposure on
melanoma rates. Educational programs were conducted at Sandy Beach, Town Pool, and Farmers
Market also in collaboration with the Children’s Melanoma Prevention Foundation. This education used
a camera with a UV filter for residents to see what the sun sees on their skin.
The Board has continued to work with the local food establishments to ensure food safety guidelines are
followed. Compliance with the 2013 Federal Food Code is enforced through the community
in all food establishments, special events and farmers market throughout the year.
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2015 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
This year the Cohasset Board of Health purchased 600 doses of influenza vaccine. Flu clinics were held at
various locations including Willcutt Commons, Cohasset Town Hall, Paul Pratt Library, Harborview
housing, and Sunrise Assisted Living Center. In addition to clinics home visits were made to any
homebound resident. Reimbursement is done in conjunction wi th the University of Massachusetts
center for health care finance that is able to bill Medicare, Medicaid along with most private
insurances. All flu clinics are staffed with volunteer registered nurses and clerical staff. The Cohasset
Board of Health would like to thank them for their invaluable service to the town.
The Cohasset Health and Recreation Fair continues to grow each year and was well attended by
Cohasset residents. A wide variety of health screenings were offered from blood glucose and
cholesterol, to blood pressure, vision screenings and skin examinations for skin cancer; there was
something for everyone offered. Massachusetts Department of Public Health participated with its new
tick prevention program. Free reiki and acupuncture treatments were available, along with chiropractic
services.
The public health nurses in Cohasset, Hingham, Norwell, and Scituate, along with the Children’s
Melanoma
Education Foundation solicited a grant from CHNA 20 (Blue Hills Community Health Alliance) for a
collaborative melanoma awareness campaign. We used the initial grant funding to purchase a UV
video camera that highlights sun damage and proper sunscreen application. Educational promotions
we re held at Sandy Beach, the Farmer’s Market, Cohasset Recreation camp, and the Town pool.
Massachusetts Department of Public Health continues to require annual inspections of all recreational
camps
to ensure health, safety and sanitary protection for children in the care of the camp. The Public Health
Nurse for the Cohasset Board of Health performs these inspections and licensed 5 camps in 2015.
The Cohasset Cares Program consisting of the Cohasset Fire Department, Cohasset Elder Affairs and the
Cohasset Public Health Nurse continues in its effort working as a team making home visits to elders to
assess for safety and risk factors, working smoke detectors as well as updating and providing “File for
Life” cards. This year the Public Health Nurse was elected to a position on the executive committee of
the Massachusetts Public Health Nurse Association as a director at large. MAPHN serves many
purposes but the most i mportant is to enhance the health of Massachusetts residents.
The Cohasset Public Health Nurse continues as a member of the Cohasset Emergency
Management team working together with other town officials as needed to prepare for local
emergencies and disasters.
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Nursing Services Provided:
Monthly Keep Well Clinics:
Cohasset Elder Affairs – 60 clients
Harborview Housing – 75 clients
Communicable Disease Reports – 11
Office visits – 792
Home visits – 74
Total nursing visits – 866
Vaccinations given – 600 doses
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Goodwin, RN
Public Health Nurse
Cohasset Board of Health
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2015 REPORT OF PLYMOUTH COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT
The Commissioners of the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project are pleased to submit the
following report of our activities during 2015.
The Project is a special district created by the State Legislature in 1957, and is now composed of all
Plymouth County towns, the City of Brockton, and the town of Cohasset in Norfolk County. The Project
is a regional response to a regional problem, and provides a way of organizing specialized equipment,
specially trained employees, and mosquito control professionals into a single agency with a broad
geographical area of responsibility.
The 2015 season began dry with a low water table, dry conditions increased into the summer season.
Efforts were directed at larval mosquitoes starting with the spring brood. Ground larvicided 4,500 acres
and aerial larvicided 12,327 and this was accomplished using B.t.i., an environmentally selective bacterial
agent. Upon emergence of the spring brood of mosquitoes, ultra‐low volume adulticiding began on
June1, 2015 and ended on September 12, 2015. The Project responded to 16,344 requests for spraying
and breeding checks from residents covering all of the towns within the district.
In response to the continued threat of mosquito borne diseases in the district, we increased our
surveillance trapping, aerial and ground larviciding, and adult spray in areas of concern to protect public
health.
Based on guidelines defined by the “Arbovirus Surveillance and Response Plan” in Massachusetts, three
Plymouth County towns, Bridgewater, W. Bridgewater, and Kingston, were “Moderate Level” of EEE Risk
for the season. All other towns in Plymouth County Mosquito Project were at the “Low Level Risk”
category. We are pleased to report that in 2015 there were no human, mosquito, or horse EEE cases in
Plymouth County.
West Nile Virus was also found within the district. A total of 6 mosquito pools tested positive for WNV
in the following towns: Abington (1) Whitman (1), Bridgewater (2), Kingston (1), Lakeville (1). All towns
within the district remained at the “Low Level Risk” category for West Nile Virus. We are also pleased to
report that in 2015 that there were no human or horse West Nile Virus cases in Plymouth County
Mosquito Control district. As part of our West Nile Virus control strategy a total of 21,336 catch basins
were treated with larvicide in all of our towns to prevent WNV.
The Health threat of EEE and WNV continues to ensure cooperation between the Plymouth County
Mosquito Control Project, local Boards of Health and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
In an effort to keep the public informed, EEE and WNV activity updates are regularly posted on
Massachusetts Department of Public Health website.
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The figures specific to the town of Cohasset are given below. While mosquitoes do not respect town
lines the information given below does provide a tally of the activities which have had the greatest
impact on the health and comfort of Cohasset residents.
Insecticide Application. 769 acres were treated using truck mounted sprayers for control of adult
mosquitoes. More than one application was made to the same site if mosquitoes reinvaded the area.
The first treatments were made in June and the last in September.
During the summer 528 catch basins were treated to prevent the emergence of Culex pipiens, a known
mosquito vector in West Nile Virus transmission.
Our greatest effort has been targeted at mosquitoes in the larval stage, which can be found in woodland
pools, swamps, marshes and other standing water areas. Inspectors continually gather data on these
sites and treat with highly specific larvicides when immature mosquitoes are present.
Water Management. During 2015 crews removed blockages, brush and other obstructions from 750
linear feet of ditches and streams to prevent overflows or stagnation that can result in mosquito
breeding. This work, together with machine reclamation, is most often carried out in the fall and winter.
Finally, we have been tracking response time, which is the time between notice of a mosquito problem
and response by one of our inspectors. The complaint response time in the Town of Cohasset was less
than three days with more than 415 complaints answered.
Mosquito Survey. Our surveillance showed that the dominant mosquitoes throughout the district were
generally Culiseta melanura and Coquillettidia perturbans. In the Town of Cohasset the three most
common mosquitoes were Aedes vexans, Coquillettidia perturbans and Aedes cinereus.
We encourage citizens or municipal officials to visit our website at www.plymouthmosquito.org or call
our office for information about mosquitoes, mosquito‐borne diseases, control practices, or any other
matters of concern.
Anthony Texeira
Superintendent
Commissioners:
John Kenney, Chairman
Michael F. Valenti, Vice‐Chairman/Secretary
Kimberley King
Cathleen Drinan
John Sharland
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COHASSET ELDER AFFAIRS
2015 ANNUAL TOWN Report
The mission of Elder Affairs is to link people with resources. Services, programs and activities are
provided to the spectrum of our senior population regardless of income, abilities, and socioeconomic
background, in order to help older adults remain active, connected to, and involved in the Cohasset
community.
On December 11, 2015, Elder Affairs moved their operations and staff into Willcutt Commons full time,
while the sale was being completed to transition the building, located at 91 Sohier Street, from the
Social Service League to the Town of Cohasset. Willcutt Commons is a state‐of‐the‐art space dedicated
to addressing the special interests and needs of our growing number of seniors in a comprehensive
and consistent manner. In this building, much‐needed space has been dedicated to conduct critical,
informational, creative, cultural, and popular programs for Cohasset residents in a single location.
The demands on, and requests for assistance from Elder Affairs have dramatically increased in recent
years. Since 2000, the number of seniors residing in Cohasset has increased by nearly 20%, according
to the 2010 Federal census. This is a staggering increase considering that seniors now constitute more
than 25% of Cohasset’s entire population, and we are well on track to meet or exceed projections for
this population, comprising at least one third of the overall population within four (4) short years.
The following data is a snapshot of Elder Affairs “by the numbers” in 2015:
A. 12,572 Information and Referral calls assisting more than 1,332 individuals
B. 3,941 Total number of transports in 2015
C. 756 medical rides
D. 1,416 rides: food shopping, escort shopping, and ancillary services
D. 1,284 rides: congregate meals 3 days per week
E. 1,189 Congregate meals ‐ 158 persons
F. 3,613 meals (average of 28 people, 5‐7 days per week) to homebound elders
G. 18 served by food pantry (233 total visits)
H. 885 wellness calls made to 112 older adults on the 3C (Cohasset Community Contact) List for
weather‐related events
I. 18 Recreation and Socialization programs – 500 attended (933 total visits)
J. 13 Health‐related events including blood pressure, podiatry, dental hygienist, massage, fitness
and exercise, and health education – 199 attended (823 visits)
K. 211 seniors/families assisted: Case Management, Fuel Assistance, Caregiver Support, SHINE
counseling (Serving Health Information Needs of Elders), and mental health referrals (728 visits)
L. 15 Community Education programs – 169 attended (250 visits)
M. 11 Cultural programs – 144 attended (196 visits)
N. 143 active volunteers gave 9,048 hours to the Cohasset community to assist older adults
through 25 programs
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During 2015, more than 4,000 volunteer hours alone were dedicated to shepherding the Willcutt
Commons project to its occupancy date.
Every area of services, programming, and activities have increased in the past five years, and the
effects of this eighty year generational trend for the increasing number of older individuals are already
determining and influencing program development at Elder Affairs.
As we maintain our attention on enhancing existing programs and services, we concurrently focus
time, effort, and energy on developing and administering new programs, as well. In 2015, ‘Sit to Get
Fit’, ‘A Matter of Balance,’‐ programs administered in conjunction with South Shore Hospital, ‘One
Stroke’ painting, Caregiver Support Group, Therapeutic Massage, Hypnosis, 90th Birthday Party,
Gentle Yoga, ‘My Life, My Health’ series, ‘Painting Parties’, Garden Club seminars and workshops,
Intergenerational Lunches with Deer Hill students, and the services of a dental hygienist, as well as
numerous new and diverse day excursions were among programs appearing on our calendar for the
first time.
Elder Affairs relies heavily on the leadership provided by our Board of Directors. Through their
dedication of time and energy to address senior issues, they have helped expand programming,
assisted with budget preparation and presentation, and provided consistent advocacy and support for
the Elder Affairs Director and staff. Also critically important are the Friends of Cohasset Elder Affairs,
the non‐profit fundraising arm of our organization, and their creative efforts to augment the services
provided at our center. In 2015, an increasing number of seniors participated in the Cohasset Café – an
outreach strategy to broaden our base of participants, held weekly during the spring and fall seasons,
at Willcutt Commons. The Friends were also responsible for many of our luncheons and special events
held throughout the year.
Of the more than 7,800 Cohasset residents, 3,297 are older than 50 years of age. 2,618 are over 55,
1,939 are older than 60, and 1,401 are older than 65. Keeping older folks in the community healthy,
active, connected, and involved is more important than ever. That’s what Elder Affairs is all about!
Throughout 2015 and beyond, Cohasset Elder Affairs remains committed to providing quality and
trusted services, programs, and activities to seniors in our community. We continually encourage input,
suggestions for improvement, and town‐wide participation in our journey to fulfill our responsibility to
our seniors, their families, and the entire community.
Respectfully submitted,
Coral S. Grande, Director
Cohasset Elder Affairs
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2015 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COHASSET HOUSING AUTHORITY
The Cohasset Housing Authority is a State‐aided Public Housing Agency with a five member Board of
Commissioners, four of whom stand for town election and the Governor appoints the remaining
Commissioner.
Commissioner Term Expires
Helen C. Nothnagle 2020
Susan Sardina 2016
Patrick McCarthy 2017
Virginia Najmi 2018
Donna McGee, Governor’s Appointee 2017
The Cohasset Housing Authority has a staff of two:
Catherine M. Luna, Execu‐Tech Consultant
Jill Rosano, Maintenance Supervisor
According to their bylaws, the Board of Commissioners meets once a month and holds its annual meeting
in June. All meetings are Posted Public Meetings.
Cohasset’s subsidized housing inventory includes 64 state units of Chapter 667 Elderly/Disabled housing
located at Harborview, 60 Elm Street and 12 units of Chapter 689 Special Needs housing located at 72,
74 and 76 Elm Street. The Department of Housing and Community Development subsidizes these 76
state units. Our annual subsidies are granted upon successful annual, semi‐annual, and quarterly reviews
of management and regulatory compliance including an Audit by the State Auditor’s office.
The State Auditor’s Office last review showed the Agency to be in compliance for all aspects of our
programs.
Eligibility standards for Harborview include a maximum allowable income of $47,450 for one person and
$54,200 for two person households, the age for admission is 60. During the past year there have been
five apartment turnovers. At the present time there is a waiting list however, there are very few Local
Residents over the age of 60 on the list. Local residents under state law have a preference on our Wait
List. “Local Preference” as defined by state law is “any applicant living and/or working in the Town”. The
Board of Commissioners recommends that application for subsidized housing at Harborview be made
before the need becomes critical.
Modernization grants for capital improvements are awarded by our funding source, the Department of
Housing & Community Development. The Department of Housing & Community Development started a
new program, Formula Funding. Under this program the Cohasset Housing Authority was awarded
$135,000 over the next Five years to make improvements to the site, funding is pending State Budget
approval.
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Projects completed in 2015 included 2 units being made handicapped accessible, installing new fire
alarm system, repairing 4 walkways in the 667 development Replacing cabinets and countertops at the
689 development.
In past years, the Cohasset Community Preservation Committee has given unprecedented consideration
to the capital improvement needs of the Cohasset Housing Authority. Over $525,000 of Community
Preservation Act funds have been expended at 60 Elm St since 2003 to upgrade apartments for safety
and energy efficiency. In 2015 we will be seeking additional funds from the CPC Affordable Housing
Account. Our deepest gratitude to the CPC for their thoughtful and generous consideration of our needs;
to the Selectmen and the Advisory Committee for their encouraging support in placing this issue on the
Town Meeting warrant; and to the citizens attending Town Meeting. Their support in approving the
requests honors our senior citizens and enhances their quality of life here at Harborview.
The State’s budget this year did not allow any increase however our utility and other expenses have
increased therefore we continue to request emergency funding for our complex, as weather and time
take their toll.
The Cohasset Housing Authority Board implemented a complex wide Smoke Free Policy as of July 1, 2012
as recommended by the Board of Health and in line with other Housing Authorities statewide.
We also received a grant in 2015 from the State to build a new 689 4 bedroom home at our site and the
State will be selling the Trettis house once the new one is built. We have hired and Architect and are
proceeding with this project.
We are extremely grateful to the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Department for assistance in building
maintenance when requested; to the Cohasset Public Works, Police and Fire Departments for their
continued vigilance and generosity, insuring the safety of our residents; to the students from Notre
Dame Academy, St. Anthony’s Parish CCD classes 7th, 8th and 9th We thank you. We also appreciate the
Cohasset School Department, specifically Jack Buckley, for including Cohasset Housing in the “Service in
the Community Program”, and especially the two Eagle Scouts; Adam Koropey and Dylan Marat who
provided the complex with great signs.
The Board of Commissioners continues to pursue its mandate of providing affordable, safe, and secure
housing and of reviewing and updating regulatory policies/procedures. It remains diligent in the research
of opportunities to create affordable housing for those with the greatest need.
Respectfully submitted,
Helen Nothnagle, Chairman
Susan Sardina, Vice‐Chairman
Patrick McCarthy, Treasurer
Virginia Najmi, Member
Donna McGee, Governor’s appointee
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BUILDING DEPARTMENT 2015 ANNUAL REPORT
In 2015, the Building Department issued 501 building permits for $36,821,892 worth of construction
value.
A total of 29 building permits were issued for new single family residential structures on previously
undeveloped land for a total construction value of $13,045,155. In addition: 8 building permits were
issued for the demolition and reconstruction of existing homes for a total construction value of
$5,551,600; 35 building permits were issued for commercial repairs and renovations for a total
construction value of $1,014,958. Hundreds more were issued for residential repairs, additions and
renovations for a total construction value of $16,848,375.
In addition to permitting, inspections and zoning enforcement, the Building Commissioner inspects and
certifies the safety of all public buildings and places of assembly and, seals all measuring devices as the
Sealer of Weights and Measures.
Building Department Issuances & Activity for 2015
Issuances/Activity Number Fees Collected
Total Construction Value
Building Permits 501 $ 371,928 $ 36,821,892
Certificates of Inspection 56 $ 1,515 ‐
Certificates of Occupancy 37 $ 1,850 ‐
Plumbing Permits 209 $ 19,828 ‐
Gas Permits 219 $ 13,900 ‐
Electrical Permits 416 $ 37,165 ‐
Trench Permits 5 $ 125 ‐
Weights & Measures
Sealing 24 $ 3,465
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Totals 1,467 $ 449,776 $ 36,821,892
As always, I would like to thank all departments, boards and commissions for their continued assistance,
cooperation and support.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert M. Egan
Building Commissioner
Zoning Enforcement Officer
Sealer of Weights and Measures
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PLANNING BOARD 2015 ANNUAL REPORT
The Cohasset Planning Board, under the authority granted by Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 41,
Section 81A‐GG (Planning and Subdivision Control Law), and Chapter 40A (the Zoning Act) is charged
with the review of large homes, subdivisions and site plan review of various development projects. In
addition to these duties the Board completed a number of additional planning tasks in 2015.
The Planning Board conducted public hearings on two zoning bylaw amendment articles, all of which
were adopted at Town Meeting:
On the May 2, 2015 Annual Town Meeting warrant ‐
Article 20: Ground‐Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installations Overlay District
Article 21: Special Permits in the Village Business District
Ten (10) Large Home Review applications were filed with the Planning Board in 2015.
61 Joy Place: demolition of the existing single family home and the construction of two structures
as a single family residence – a 7,374 sq.ft. single family residence and a 1,378 sq.ft. living quarter
above the garage to be used as a seasonal living space. Planning Board recommended issuance of a
building permit subject to conditions.
19 Hobart Lane: demolition of an existing wing on the left half of the existing 5,200 sq.ft. residence
and construction of a new addition which results in a reduction to 4,994 sq.ft. Planning Board
recommended a building permit not be issued until the applicant received a ZBA Special Permit for
height non‐conformity of a tower.
417 Jerusalem Rd. (revision of a 2014 filing): demolition of the existing single family residence and
the construction of a new 4,711 sq.ft. residence. Planning Board recommended issuance of a
building permit subject to conditions.
548 Jerusalem Rd.: demolition of existing single family residence and construction of a new 4,898
sq.ft. single family residence. The proposal included a swimming pool and pool cabana. Planning
Board recommended issuance of a building permit subject to conditions.
105 Nichols Rd.: construction of a new 3‐bedroom, 3,860 sq.ft. single family residence on an
undeveloped lot. Planning Board recommended issuance of a building permit subject to conditions.
399 Atlantic Ave.: construction of a 76 sq.ft. addition and enclosure of the existing porch. The
remainder of the home will remain as it currently exists. Planning Board recommended issuance of
a building permit subject to conditions.
1 James Island Way: construction of a new 7,823 sq.ft. single family residence on previously
undeveloped land. Withdrawn without prejudice by applicant.
401 Jerusalem Rd.: construction of a second story to an existing single family residence resulting in
a total residential gross floor area of 3,956 sq.ft. Planning Board recommended issuance of a
building permit subject to conditions.
Lot #11 Gammons Rd: construction of a 4,803 sq.ft. single family residence on previously
undeveloped land. Public hearing continued to January 6, 2016.
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15 Jerusalem Rd. Dr.: construction of a two‐car garage addition with bedrooms above and an attic
renovation with new dormers to be converted to finished space increasing the existing 3,246 sq.ft.
residence to 4,872 sq.ft. of Residential Gross Floor Area. Filed in late December, 2015, public
hearings will begin on January 6, 2016.
The Planning Board held public hearings for several new projects:
8 James Lane – “Homes at Cohasset Village” combined Site Plan Review and Village Business District
Special Permit: Through the course of public hearing, the original proposal to construct eight (8) town‐
homes in four buildings was modified to construct 7 town homes and a commercial component in
three buildings. The public hearing closed and deliberation began in December, 2014 and was
continued to January, 2015. However, after acquiring the abutting property at 2 Pleasant St. and,
combining the 8 James Lane and 2 Pleasant St. lots into one lot, the applicant withdrew this
application in the Fall of 2015, deciding instead to proceed with the already approved 2012 Site Plan
and Village Business District Special Permit to construct 11 residential townhomes on the combined
lots.
Red Lion Inn Site Plan Review and Village Business District Special Permit: In early 2014, a Site Plan
Review and Special Permit application was filed for the Red Lion Inn. Public Hearings for the proposal
continued into 2015. The applicant proposed to construct two new annex buildings (East & West) and
an outdoor event space to match the design aesthetics of the existing buildings and site within the
Village Business District. Both annexes were identical in layout and comprised of two floors with each
floor having ten (10) hotel units for a total of 40 hotel units. Sub‐level parking with 20 parking spaces
is proposed for each annex building for a total of 40 parking spaces. In May of 2015, citing twenty‐
one (21) findings, the Planning Board voted unanimously to deny both Site Plan Approval and the
request for a Village Business District Special Permit.
1 – 3 Brook Street Site Plan Review and Village Business District Special Permit: In early 2015 a Site
Plan Review and Village Business District Special Permit application was filed for 1 – 3 Brook Street.
The applicant proposed to raze the existing building and replace it with a new building dedicated to
retail and residential mixed use. The new building will have retail space on the first floor and three (3)
residential townhouse type units on the second and third floors. Five (5) new parking spaces are
proposed where only three (3) are required for this use. No parking is required for the retail use
proposed for the first floor as it is located less than 500 ft. from the Town Parking Area. In April of
2015, the Planning Board voted unanimously to approve the Site Plan with conditions and to grant a
Village Business District Special Permit for the project. Demolition of the existing building was
completed in December of 2015 and new construction is to begin in early 2016.
808 Jerusalem Rd. Site Plan Approval: This application is for approval to construct a mixed‐use
building on the site of the former Carousel Antique Store. After many revisions the applicant proposes
two office spaces on the first floor, two apartments on the second level and 4 sub‐level parking spaces
on the same footprint as the Antique Store. Public Hearings for this proposal continue in 2016.
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807 Chief Justice Cushing Highway Site Plan Approval: Filed in September of 2015, this application
seeks Site Plan Approval for reconfiguration of the existing parking layout; the addition of an
accessible walkway to service the existing building; and, the renovation of the existing building for a
proposed retail use. No expansion of the existing footprint is proposed. Planning Board concerns
about parking, traffic and safety of ingress and egress required revisions to the plans. Public hearings
will continue into 2016.
Scituate Hill and King Street Intersection Site Plan Review: Filed in October of 2015, this application
sought Site Plan Approval to construct three self‐storage buildings with individual interior units for a
total square footage of 67,900 sq.ft. on a vacant lot. The main 3 story building will have approximately
440 interior storage units, an attached structure and separate structure behind the main building will
have 32 drive up self storage units with garage style doors. The main building will also have 864 sq.ft.
of office space. Thirteen (13) parking spaces are to be provided. The Planning Board voted
unanimously to approve the Site Plan with conditions.
Attention was focused throughout the year on continued review of the inspections, status of conditions
and progress of projects approved prior to 2015 including:
South Shore Autowash, 828 CJC Hwy. Site Plan Review: Construction of a fully automated autowash
on the lot north of and abutting Aubuchon Hardware was approved with conditions in May, 2012.
After unanticipated delay, a building permit was issued in December, 2013. Construction began
during 2014 and, a partial Certificate of Occupancy was issued in 2015.
117 Beechwood Street “Estates at Cohasset” – Definitive Subdivision Approval and Residential Cluster
Development Special Permit Application: The Residential Cluster Development Special Permit and
Definitive Subdivision applications for the construction of 41 single family homes in a residential
cluster development on the site of the former “Cedarmere” property (117 Beechwood St.) were
approved with conditions in May, 2012. A significant amount of attention and review was focused
on this project since site work began in March, 2013. By the end of 2015, 24 building permits and
14 certificates of occupancy were issued.
Heritage Lane: The Planning Board continues to monitor the progress of this subdivision and
conditions of approval. However, little progress in completing conditions of approval has occurred in
the past four years and the conditions of approval are behind schedule of the mandated completion
dates. Disagreement continues to exist between the Board and the developer as to the status of
completion. Sales of remaining lots did not progress in 2015.
Scituate Hill Commercial Subdivision: The Planning Board continues to monitor this commercial
subdivision which was approved in April, 2006. In 2013, the Planning Board consulting engineer
determined a bond estimate for completion of the roadway. However, there has not been any further
progress on this project. Despite the lack of progress, under the Massachusetts Permit Extension Act
of 2012, the shelf life of this approval has been automatically extended. In 2015, the first plans for
commercial development of a Self Storage Facility on this property were filed with and approved by
the Planning Board.
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Cook Estate: The Board continued to monitor the progress of this 27 home residential cluster
development which was permitted in October 17, 2007. After a slow start, construction activity
picked up in 2012 and continued into 2013 but slowed again in 2014. Under new ownership and
management, construction activity has again resumed at a robust pace. By the end of 2015, an overall
total of 24 building permits, 19 certificates of occupancy and 20 lot releases had been issued for
this project.
Manor Way Circle Residential Cluster Development Modificaton: This Definitive Subdivision Plan was
originally approved by the Planning Board in April, 2006 and amended by the Planning Board July,
2011. A 2014 application modified and amended the 2011 decision to permit 6 residential cluster lots
and to amend the Subdivision Plan approval to accommodate the relocation of the residential units,
layout of the road, location of utilities and drainage components. In 2015 another minor modification
was approved to reduce grading around the roadway. Work on this subdivision began in 2015 and
will continue into 2016.
Many informal discussions were held at Planning Board Meetings including:
Several pre‐filing discussion with the owner of 35‐39 and 45R So. Main St. and his plans for a Village
Business District Special Permit and Site Plan Review.
Discussion about Planning Board Goals
Minor expansion plans for the Fresh Feast, 105A Ripley Road.
154/156 King St. (Dunkin’ Donuts) parking lot modifications
100 Pond Street modification
Potential development options for 365 No. Main Street (former electric company lot)
Administrative projects included:
Spearheaded by the Planning Board, Cohasset received a grant in 2013 from the Massachusetts
Planning Organization Unified Planning Work Program in the form of technical assistance from the
Central Transportation Planning Staff (CTPS) to conduct a corridor study of Rt. 3A in Cohasset. Upon
completion of their study, the CTPS staff produced a summary of findings and proposed
improvements which addressed safety, mobility and access on Rt. 3A. This comprehensive report
was presented to the Town addressing issues/concerns such as short‐, medium‐ and long‐term
improvement strategies for improvements along this corridor and provided the Town with specific
data with which to approach the State for assistance in improving the corridor. After several meetings
with MassDOT in 2014, the DOT is working on design for the South Section improvements from
Scituate north past the Beechwood intersection. Cohasset’s Director of Project Management has
been working with appropriate State Departments and it is anticipated that the Planning Board will
participate in helping to move proposed improvements along in 2016.
Participation in the update of the Cohasset Zoning Map
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Spearheaded by Chairman Clark Brewer with the support of the Planning Board, Selectmen and Town
Manager, the Planning Board has set a goal of updating the 2004 Master Plan. Special Town Meeting
approved $25,000 to begin work on Phase 1 of a Master Plan update. Along with a Cohasset working
group, an MAPC Planning Consultant will provide Phase 1 services including: 1. Review of existing
documentation including the open space plan, previous master plans, housing plans. 2. Review best
practices, state of the art and similar communities. 3. Visioning, coordination and working group
sessions. 4. Community outreach through a variety of mainstream methods. 5. Create and report
on status, findings, recommendations and next steps. 6. Provide guidance and examples for a Phase
2 RFP, the completed master plan.
The Planning Board also interacted with other Committees, Boards and Departments on issues of mutual
interest, review and/or concern including the: Board of Selectmen, Design Review Board, Community
Preservation Committee, Zoning Board of Appeals, Zoning Advisory Committee, Stormwater Committee,
Fire Department, Police Department and Alternative Energy Committee.
In this very busy year, the Board also conducted the following regular business:
Scheduled 23 meetings.
Reviewed 10 “Subdivision Approval Not Required” (ANR) applications. After thorough review, all 10
were endorsed.
Pursuant to Sections 12.4.2 and 12.5.3, the Planning Board regularly reviews applications filed with
the Zoning Board of Appeals and offers a recommendation to the ZBA to either approve or deny an
application as well as the reason(s) for the recommendation. In 2015, the Planning Board reviewed
15 ZBA applications and offered recommendations on 13.
In the Spring of 2015, Stuart Ivimey, who served as Clerk of the Planning Board from 2004 to 2008, Vice
Chairman of the Planning Board from 2008 to 2011, and Chairman of the Planning Board from 2011
to 2015, announced his plans to not seek re‐election. At the May 9, 2015 Town Election, Brian Frazier,
who was serving a three year term as Associate Member was elected to a full five year member term.
To fill the vacancy created by Frazier’s election to full member, the Board welcomed Erik Potter after his
appointment as Associate Member until the 2016 elections. The Board reorganized in May of 2015. The
Planning Board wishes Stuart Ivimey all the best in his future endeavors.
Respectfully prepared and submitted by Planning Board Administrator Jo‐Ann M. Pilczak, on behalf of
the Planning Board:
Clark H. Brewer, Chair
David Drinan, Vice Chairperson
Charles A. Samuelson, Clerk
Michael Dickey
Brian Frazier
Erik Potter, Associate Member
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2015 ANNUAL REPORT
The South Shore Recycling Cooperative (SSRC) is a voluntary association of fourteen South Shore
towns. It was established by Intermunicipal Agreement and Special Legislation in 1998 to help member
towns improve their recycling programs, and reduce the amount, toxicity and cost of disposal.
Members of the SSRC are: Abington, Cohasset, Duxbury, Hanover, Hanson, Hingham, Kingston,
Middleborough, Norwell, Plymouth, Rockland, Scituate, Weymouth, and Whitman. Representatives
from each member town are appointed by Chief Elected Official(s) (list attached).
In FY2015, the SSRC raised $71,597.76: $63,000 from municipal member dues, $5,809.87 in
sponsorships, and $2,787.89 in grant funding. Those funds pay for the services of the Executive
Director and for waste reduction and recycling activities that benefit our member towns. In addition to
technical assistance, these activities saved /earned Member Towns $203,135 in 2015.
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
Household Hazardous Waste Collections ‐ The SSRC bids and administers a contract on behalf of its
Member Towns for Household Hazardous Waste Collections. A new contract awarded to Stericycle
in 2015 offers a much lower setup fee and unit costs than the State Contract. Member Towns saved
staff time to bid, schedule and publicize collections. The Executive Director assisted at all twelve
events, and administers the billing.
The SSRC enabled four Member Towns to join their larger neighbors’ HHW collections, relieving
them of the time and expense of hosting their own. SSRC also coordinates four other Towns’
alternating collections.
The SSRC arranges roll‐off service at about $300/event, $540 less than the HHW contract cost.
1,923 residents attended twelve collections held in 2015. The contract also enabled 198 residents
and businesses to attend other Member Towns’ collections using the reciprocal arrangement. This
arrangement qualifies member towns for additional Recycling Dividend Program points, and earned
them an extra $16,200 in grant money through that program.
The total cost savings and benefits of the HHW program in 2015 is estimated at $45,896.
General Recyclables – 2015 was a difficult year for the recycling industry. Low commodity pricing
due to the strong dollar, low oil prices, a changing waste stream, and increasing contamination
conspired to increase costs and reduce rebates. The SSRC did a complex Request for quotes on
various mixes of paper, cardboard, bottles and containers, and received good quotes from three
service providers which were distributed to Member Towns.
SOUTH SHORE
RECYCLING
COOPERATIVE
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PO Box 247
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Textiles ‐ Bay State Textiles has worked with SSRC to establish and promote transfer station and
School Box Programs. BST pays $100/ton to all box hosts for used textiles.
The thirteen SSRC towns and school systems hosting this program diverted 463 tons of textiles in
2015 and earned rebates and incentives of $46,324. In addition, the diversion of this material from
disposal saved another $37,645.
Books ‐ When the previous service provider went out of business, the SSRC introduced two
companies that provide a similar service for books and media. The one that most selected pays
$100/ton. Rebates and avoided disposal costs in 2015 from this service came to $11,743.
Electronic Waste ‐ at the Board’s request, the SSRC Director conducted a detailed Request for
Quotes for e‐waste collection and recycling. The Director compiled and distributed details from the
four quotes received to our Member Towns.
Mattresses – when the company that recycled Member Towns’ mattresses dropped that service,
the Director sought quotes and helped our managers bring in new recyclers at the same cost.
Mercury ‐ Covanta SEMASS extends free mercury recycling benefits to all SSRC members, even
those that don’t send their MSW to SEMASS. SEMASS directly pays for mercury bearing waste
delivered to Complete Recycling Solutions in Fall River. The SSRC helped to get the direct pay
accounts set up, and assists Member Towns in directing their material to avoid cost to the towns.
CRS direct‐billed SEMASS $9,339 for Member Towns mercury recycling in 2015. In addition,
SEMASS paid rebates to our contract communities of $3,888 for recycled mercury containing
products. The director audited the deliveries and rebate payments.
Compost and Brush ‐ The SSRC Board voted to extend its three contracts for compost screening and
brush grinding. Several member towns used these contracts in 2015.
PUBLIC OUTREACH:
16th Anniversary “Trash Bash” – A hundred municipal, county and state officials, staff, volunteers
and service providers mingled and learned about contamination issues and costs in the recycling
stream. Our three highest performing municipalities were recognized for their work to reduce
waste and improve the environment. The entire cost of the event was covered by private sponsors.
“Refrigerator door prizes” ‐ The SSRC continued to distribute thousands of 5”x8” handouts,
purchased in 2013 with grants from MassDEP and Covanta SEMASS. The graphics depict items that
are “too good” and “too bad for the trash”, and direct the reader to the SSRC website and phone for
more information. They have been resulted in many calls and web visits.
Reusable shopping bags – with another grant from MassDEP supplemented by a sponsorship by Bay
State Textile, the SSRC purchased and distributed to our Member Towns 2,000 reusable shopping
bags with the message “Reduce plastic waste‐ use me; Reuse me over and over; Recycle me in a
textile drop box when I’m worn out”.
Kingston PAYT Forum‐ at the request of a selectman and the DPW Director, organized this public
forum to introduce the concept of unit based pricing for trash, with four speakers.
Website ‐ ssrcoop.info provides town‐specific recycling and household hazardous waste collection
information, SSRC meeting minutes and annual reports, press releases, a monthly newsletter, and
links to other sites. It logged 5,295 visits in 2015, 4,655 which were first time visitors.
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Press Contacts ‐ The SSRC is a resource to and a presence in print, web and cable media. In addition
to help in editing articles by Town officials, the SSRC released the following in 2015:
Kingston Transfer Station now takes antifreeze, large rigid plastics, Aug. 18, 2015
Containers Available for event recycling, Aug. 21, 2015
Marshfield Fair makes a habit of recycling, Sept. 21, 2015
Recycle plastic bags the right way, Nov. 12, 2015
SSRC, eight member towns, commended for waste reduction successes, 12/31/2015
Resident Contacts – The director fielded 140 calls and emails from residents in 2015 to answer
questions about how to properly dispose of everything from paint to asbestos shingles, televisions
to railroad ties. One Weymouth resident commented “you’ve been wicked helpful”.
Public and Professional Presentations ‐ The Executive Director spoke to the following groups about
recycling issues and/or SSRC activities:
o Northeast Resource Recovery Association, Paint Stewardship Bill
o Bridgewater‐Raynham High School, general consumption and waste issues
o Cohasset Middle School Trash Patrol, interview about sustainability
o Hanover Sylvester School Robotics Team, cardboard recycling issues
Marshfield Fair Recycling ‐ the SSRC exhibited and supported recycling at the Marshfield Fair for
the twelfth year. While public education is the priority, six tons of material was also recycled and
composted. Since inception, 67 tons of Fair waste has been diverted to higher use.
ADVICE, ASSISTANCE AND NETWORKING.
The Executive Director’s help is frequently sought by the solid waste managers. She stays current on
local and national solid waste issues, attending many conferences, meetings and webinars, touring
local facilities, and reading professional publications. She advises Members on specific needs each
town has.
A sample of the assistance she provided and problems she helped solve in 2015 includes:
o Organized a multi‐town curbside collection contract meeting in response to the unexpected
bankruptcy of Norwell, Rockland and Whitman’s hauler to explore the potential for
collaboration on a new contract. Managers from four towns attended.
o Attended meetings with the Kingston BOS and Plymouth BOH at the request of our managers
o Met on site with Hanover’s new Transfer Station foreman and Plymouth’s new solid Waste
Coordinator to review systems, vendors and options
o Assisted Hanover, Kingston and Scituate in finding a new mattress recycling service provider
o Helped Cohasset, Duxbury, Hanson, Kingston, Plymouth, Rockland and Scituate complete and
submit their DEP Data Surveys, making them eligible for grants
o Completed and submitted Whitman’s DEP Grant application. Whitman was awarded $48,300.
o Provided recycling bin source and price information to Rockland
o Located a mercury training session for Abington
o Collected, evaluated and shared recycling and disposal cost, tonnage and fee data
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o Provided advice and help on a wide range of issues including: DEP Waste Ban Compliance
Plans, cooking oil recycling, going rates for recyclables, private hauler regulation notifications,
enforceability of minimum tonnage in a disposal contract, fire extinguisher recycling, e‐waste
options, oil paint collection overcharges, automated trash collection, and C&D pricing.
o Provided index and regional commodity pricing for materials of interest to our managers.
Grant assistance: The SSRC assisted several member towns in applying for MassDEP Sustainable
Material Recovery grants. Membership in SSRC adds one‐two points to each Member Town’s
Recycling Dividend Program total for participation in our HHW Reciprocity Program, which earned
our towns $13,200 of the $568,131 in grants thirteen of our Towns were awarded. In addition, the
SSRC was awarded $84,000 for projects that will benefit all our Member Towns.
Newsletter ‐ The SSRC publishes monthly Updates filled with information of interest to the South
Shore solid waste community. The Updates are emailed to 400 people, and are posted online.
Monthly Meetings ‐ The SSRC provides networking opportunities and information sharing at our
well‐attended (nearly) monthly meetings. Most meetings feature a guest speaker, usually a service
provider or regulator. Solid waste collection, disposal, recycling service, outreach, pricing and
proposed laws and regulations are discussed. Minutes are posted here.
ADVOCACY
In 2015, the Executive Director
Represented the SSRC at policy meetings and conferences hosted by MassDEP, Environmental
Business Council, MassRecycle, Northeast Recycling Council, Northeast Resource Recovery
Association, Product Stewardship Institute, Solid Waste Association of North America and the
Southeast Municipal Recycling Council. She reports relevant information back to the Board.
Worked with Product Stewardship Institute, Mass. Municipal Association and other
organizations to promote legislation the Board deems beneficial to its solid waste programs.
Testified at three legislative hearings on paint stewardship, E‐Waste producer responsibility,
the bottle bill, and universal recycling.
Was invited to and attended the three Mass. Recycling Contamination Workgroup and the
MassDEP EO562 Advisory Committee meetings, and is active on the Mass. Product Stewardship
Council Steering Committee.
The SSRC exists to assist its member towns in improving their solid waste disposal and recycling
functions. It always welcomes suggestions on how it can better serve its Members.
Respectfully submitted,
Claire Galkowski, Executive Director, South Shore Recycling Cooperative
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2015 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE FIRE, RESCUE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
I hereby submit the Annual Report for the year ending December 31, 2015.
The Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Department responded to 2,303 calls for service this
year.
The Department responded to 1,302 fire related calls:
Fire Related Calls 101
Hazardous Conditions – No Fire 152
Service Calls / Inspections 638
Good Intent Calls 142
False Alarm / False Calls 249
Special Incidents / Other 20
The Department responded to 1001 Emergency Medical related calls:
EMS / Rescue related Calls 873
Motor Vehicle Crash ‐ with injuries 22
Motor Vehicle / Pedestrian 3
Motor Vehicle Crash – no injuries 103
The Department ambulance made 722 transports to hospitals.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Transports 376
Advanced Life Support (ALS) Transports 346
The following fees were returned to the General Fund:
Ambulance Transport Fees $462,159.80
10A Permit Fees $20,960.00
Burning Permit Fees $1,992.00
Detail ‐ Administrative Fees $22,376.90
TOTAL $508,841.63
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APPARATUS
The Fire Department is currently operating with the following apparatus:
2010 Pierce ‐ 1,500 Gallons per Minute (G.P.M.) Pumping Engine/Rescue/Class V (non‐transport)
Advanced Life Support Ambulance – “Engine 2”
2001 HME/Central States ‐ 1,250 G.P.M. Pumping Engine/Rescue/Class V (non‐transport) Advanced Life
Support Ambulance – “Engine 3”
1994 Pierce ‐ 1,750 G.P.M. Pumping Engine/Rescue – “Engine 1”
2004 Pierce ‐ 105 Foot Aerial Ladder Truck – “Ladder 1”
2000 Ford – F550 4X4 ‐ 500 G.P.M. Brush Truck – “Squad 1”
2014 Ford/Osage ‐ F‐450 4X4 Class I (Transport) ‐ Advanced Life Support Ambulance – “Ambulance 2”
2008 Ford/Osage ‐ E‐450 Class I (Transport) ‐ Advanced Life Support Ambulance – “Ambulance 1”
2012 Chevrolet – 4X4 ‐ Incident Command Vehicle – “Car 1”
2009 Ford – 4X4 ‐ Incident Command Vehicle – “Car 2”
1993 Avon ‐ 14ft, Inflatable Boat with Trailer
In the past year one member of the Department retired.
Captain Mark H. Trask
Captain Trask was appointed to the Cohasset Fire Department on November 1, 1976. He was promoted
to the rank of Captain on August 1, 1982. He retired on February 2, 2015.
Captain Trask served the Cohasset Fire Department and the citizens of Cohasset with honor and
dedication for over thirty eight years.
In conclusion, I would like to extend to my gratitude and a note of appreciation to the Citizens of
Cohasset, Board of Selectmen, Town Manager, Department Heads, Members of Town Departments,
and all Town Committees for their continuing support and assistance.
To the Officers and Firefighters of the Cohasset Fire Department my sincere thanks for your dedication
and consummate professionalism while serving the Town of Cohasset.
Respectfully Submitted,
Robert D. Silvia
Chief of Department
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In accordance with the provisions of Article 3, Section 2, Paragraph D of the By‐laws of
the Town of Cohasset, I hereby submit the Annual Report for the Cohasset Police
Department. This report includes crime/arrest statistical data and fees returned to the
general fund from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015.
Respectfully submitted,
William P. Quigley, Chief of Police
COHASSET POLICE DEPARTMENT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – Chief William P. Quigley
Our department employs only the finest, expects their best, and serves our community
in the pursuit of the highest quality of life. We promote leadership throughout, and
deliver excellence in innovative policing at the neighborhood level, while incorporating
our core values, which are Excellence, Honor, Respect, Accountability, and Teamwork in
everything we do.
The citizens of Cohasset should be as proud as I am of the amazing officers, civilian staff,
and volunteers that all work together to keep the Town of Cohasset a safe and
welcoming community. Much of our success is due to the support and assistance from
our citizens and the elected and appointed officials that comprise town
government. These partnerships afford us the unique opportunity to offer innovative
community programs and initiatives that positively impact the future and ensure a safe
community.
While 2015 brought change, challenge, and sorrow; it also presented opportunity for
renewed commitment in making the Cohasset Police Department one of the premier
police departments in the Commonwealth. During a time of great National tension
between the police and the public, we worked tirelessly to build trust, invest in the
quality of life of Cohasset residents, and make a difference.
On August 25, 2015, I was appointed as your Chief of Police. I’m incredibly proud of this
honor and committed to serving and protecting the entire community while making
sure that our officers have the tools and support that they need to succeed. I want to
thank Town Manager Christopher G. Senior, members of the Board of Selectmen, police
department personnel, town departments and every resident of Cohasset and beyond
that supported my appointment. To say that I was both humbled and overwhelmed by
the outpouring of support would be an understatement. Thank you!
DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Cohasset Police Department is to ensure a safe environment within
the town, reduce crime, and to enhance the overall quality of life for visitors and citizens
alike. We strive to meet these ends through community policing and by following a set
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of core values that reflect the finest nature of policing, which are: Excellence, Honor,
Respect, Accountability, and Teamwork.
PERSONNEL CHANGES
The department saw three new fulltime police officers graduate from the academy in
2015:
Rudy Helbock, Graduated the Massachusetts State Police Academy on 2/13/2015
John Harrington, Graduated the MBTA Transit Police Academy on 8/30/2015
Aaron Bates, Graduated the Randolph Regional Police Academy on 10/30/2015
It was with mixed emotions that we bid farewell to Police Officer Patrick Kenney. Pat,
who was best known around town for his “gift of gab” and unwavering commitment to
“old fashion policing”, left a void in our department, and policing in general. Pat retired
from police work on January 3, 2015, after more than 3‐decades in public service. We
wish him all of the best.
New police officers from L‐R: Rudy Helbock, John Harrington, and Aaron Bates
Police Officer Patrick Kenney washes his cruiser in the back parking lot of HQ
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On July 4, 2015, we lost our dear friend and fellow employee Thomas W. Wigmore to
cancer. Tommy was a fixture at the police station and we were filled with sorrow when
he passed away. Tommy worked as a dispatcher, dispatch supervisor, crossing guard,
support specialist, and all around “go to guy” for whatever we needed. His dedication
and commitment to veterans and the young people of our town was unmatched. His
commitment to “his town” was something to behold. We miss him every day.
Dispatch Supervisor Thomas W. Wigmore
(1963‐2015)
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The department was also fortunate enough to leverage community support and add a
School Resource Officer (SRO) to our ranks. Cohasset Police Sergeant Michael Lopes
was assigned to that position on July 1, 2015, and has been working closely with the
school district to enhance safety, security, and trust with our partners in the school
system.
GRANT PROGRAMS
Safe School Initiative – School Resource Officer Grant
A $100,000 grant was received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The grant,
which was supported by State Representative Garrett Bradley, provide funding to add a
first School Resource Officer to our staff.
Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) – Traffic Safety Division
A $5,000 grant was received from EOPSS to pay for extra traffic enforcement patrols
during holidays.
The department also received a portable breath test machine (PBT) from EOPSS to help
officers combat drunken driving during holiday enforcement mobilizations.
Sergeant Michal Lopes, Cohasset’s first School Resource Officer. (Robin Chan Photo, Cohasset Mariner)
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Massachusetts Inter‐local Insurance Agency (MIIA)
A $5000 grant was received from MIIA (the town’s insurance carrier) to purchase and
install solar powered RADAR speed/warning signs in the school zone on Sohier Street.
Cohasset Working Dog Foundation (CWDF)
CWDF supported our K9 program in 2015 by awarding thousands of dollars in funding
for veterinary care and equipment for Erik and his partner Police Officer Patrick
Reardon. Without the help and assistance of the foundation, Cohasset’s K9 program
would not be possible.
PATROL DIVISION
The Patrol Division is not only the backbone of the department but it is the largest and
most visible division of the Cohasset Police Department.
The Patrol Division operates (24) hours a day, (7) days a week, (365) days per year.
Officers utilize marked police cars, motorcycles, mountain bikes, and foot patrol, in the
performance of their duties.
One of the primary responsibilities of Patrol is conducting high‐visibility patrol, serving
as a deterrent to criminal activity and remaining accessible to members of the
community. In 2015 the patrol division answered over 8000 calls for service, including
domestic disturbances, motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, narcotics
violations, child abuse, sexual assaults, B&E’s, larcenies, and other calls.
Police Officer Patrick Reardon with K9 Erik
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K9 Unit
Officer Patrick Reardon and his K9 partner Erik had a busy and rewarding year.
Assigned to the Patrol Division, Officer Reardon and Erik work a split shift, 2‐days
followed by 2‐nights. They also assist our detective division (CID) with drug
investigations and search warrants.
K9 ‐ STATISTICS
K9 CALLOUTS 16
BUILDING SEARCHES 2
TRACKS 8
DEMOS 6
SEARCH WARRANTS 1
DRUG SEARCHES 7
BITES 0
Some members of the Patrol Division at the 2015 Recreation Department “Safety Day”
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Website and Social Media
We completely rebuilt our website in 2015 (www.cohassetpolice.com) and it is now
maintained in‐house by the Cohasset Police Department. The new website has
enhanced security features, a news blog, photo section, descriptions of our various
divisions, units, programs, and initiatives. It also interfaces with the Cohasset Police
Mobile APP hosted by MyPD.
Police Officer Patrick Reardon with K9 Erik after a track along North Main St.
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With more than 10‐feet of snow falling in Cohasset between late January and late
February 2015, we learned new adjectives from the news media, such as
“Snowmageddon” and “Snowpocalypse”. In true Cohasset fashion, residents rallied to
check on their neighbors, shovel out the elderly, and uncover fire hydrants – everyone
pitched in. Parents sent photos of their kids (and themselves) digging out hydrants and
we posted the pictures to our FaceBook Page. The Cohasset Emergency Management
Agency (CEMA) followed up by rewarding helpers with gift cards to local businesses.
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In addition to our new website, the department also maintains a Facebook Page with
over 3400 ”Friends”, a Twitter feed with more than 3800 “Followers”, and a email
alerting system (EMAS) with nearly 650 subscribers.
Social Media, outreach, and the ability to reach thousands of residents in the stroke of a
few keys is the new norm. We embrace the technology and hope to remain on the
cutting edge for years to come.
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION
CID MISSON STATEMENT:
“The mission of the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is to provide the highest quality
criminal investigative support to the Cohasset Police Department by conducting timely
and thorough criminal investigations using advanced investigative techniques and
forensic equipment. First and foremost, while investigators must demonstrate
professionalism and compassion toward complainants, their role is to determine the
facts, not to act as an advocate. An investigator's responsibility to an accused person is
the same as it is to a complainant‐conduct a fair and ethical investigation, following best
practices, motivated only by a search for the truth. CID detectives will search out and
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collect all available evidence surrounding each case to clear the innocent and allow for
the prosecution of the guilty. As professional fact finders, CID detectives will conduct
systematic and methodical investigations to determine what findings the evidence
supports and do not form conclusions in advance. CID detectives recognize their
responsibilities to the community they serve and are committed to investigating all
criminal allegations in an ethical and impartial manner with sensitivity toward the needs
of victims and witnesses. CID detectives are steadfast in their resolve and will mobilize
all available resources to accomplish their mission, despite any
obstacles, discouragement, or danger. CID is dedicated to providing superior
investigative services to the Cohasset Police Department to preserve the quality of life
that our citizens and visitors enjoy.”
Detective Lieutenant Gregory Lennon leads the Criminal Investigation Division,
commonly known as CID, provides 24 x 7 professional investigative services to the Town
of Cohasset. CID is responsible for the supervision and conduct of all Cohasset Police
investigations of serious crimes, less serious crimes upon request or as needed and the
conduct of sensitive or special interest investigations as directed by the Chief of Police.
CID detectives primarily investigate felony‐level crime and provide criminal investigative
support to the Patrol Division. CID conducts a broad spectrum of criminal investigations
to include deaths, sexual assault, robbery, burglaries, fraud, computer crimes and
counter‐drug operations. CID searches out the full facts of a situation, organizes the
facts into a logical summary of investigative data, and presents this data to the District
Attorney’s Office. CID also provides criminal intelligence and forensic investigative
support for the Patrol Division.
Specific functions include:
Investigate serious crime ‐ and less serious crimes upon request or as needed
Perform drug suppression operations
Collect, analyze and disseminate criminal intelligence
Liaison with other local, state and Federal investigative agencies/units
Liaison with District Attorney, Attorney General, and the United States
Attorney's Offices
Conduct pre‐employment background investigations
Conduct liquor license applicant background investigations
Conduct internal affairs investigations
Collect and examine evidence at crime scenes
Maintaining custody of physical and drug evidence
Significant Events:
The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) became a member of the Internet Crimes Against
Children (ICAC) Task Force in 2015. The ICAC Task Force was created to help Federal, State
and local law enforcement agencies enhance their investigative responses to offenders
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who use the Internet, online communication systems, or computer technology to sexually
exploit children. The Program is funded by the United States Department of Justice, Office
of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
The ICAC Program is a national network of 61 coordinated task forces representing over
3,000 federal, state, and local law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies. These
agencies are engaged in proactive investigations, forensic investigations, and criminal
prosecutions. Affiliate agencies work in partnership with a Regional Task Force and have
agreed in writing to abide by a set of operational and investigative standards.
South Shore Criminal Investigation Task Force:
Cohasset Police CID has taken the initiative to create the South Shore Criminal
Investigation Task Force (SSCITF) consisting of the Cohasset, Hingham, Hull and Norwell
Police Departments. The purpose of this task force is help the task force agencies
identify, investigate and prosecute illegal narcotics offenses, unlawful firearms offenses,
gang‐related crimes, major crimes, human trafficking and other organized criminal
activities.
The Task Force increases the ability of law enforcement officials to target crimes specific
to the communities of the task for area of responsibility by allowing law enforcement
agencies to pool resources and operate beyond a single town’s jurisdiction.
South Shore Detectives Email Listserv:
CID manages an email listserv consisting of police departments from Boston to
Plymouth as well as the Commonwealth Fusion Center, where crime related bulletins
are disseminated to detective units across the South Shore in an effort to identify
criminal subjects captured on DCCTV, to place lookouts for wanted subjects and to share
other crime related information. To date, the listserv has solved several dozen crimes.
Detective Harrison Schmidt takes photos at a crash scene on S. Main St.
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Police Fleet
Police Officer James McLean serves as the department’s fleet manager. He is
responsible for ordering and equipping new vehicles and coordinating all
repairs/maintenance for the fleet. We currently maintain a fleet of (12) vehicles:
(4) Unmarked vehicles
(3) Frontline marked vehicles (Tahoes)
(1) Marked K9 vehicle (Tahoe)
(1) Spare marked vehicle (Crown Victoria)
(1) 4x4 SUV (2003 Ford Expedition)
(1) Animal Control Vehicle (Crown Victoria)
(1) HD Motorcycle
(5) Bicycles
(1) Radar trailer
TRAINING UNIT
Sergeant Garrett Hunt leads the department training section. Sergeant Hunt ensures
that all sworn personnel meet state requirements, which include forty hours of annual
in‐service training and twenty‐four hours of firearms/use of force training
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Sergeant Hunt schedules all training and works closely with the regional police
academies. Additionally, Sergeant Hunt coordinates our recently revamped firearms
training program in conjunction with our department armorers, Detective Harrison
Schmidt and Police Officer Brian Peebles.
During September of 2015 the department contracted with PMAM Human Capital
Management, to provide an electronic solution for the proper keeping of police officer
training records, policy receipts, and performance management information. For less
than $800 per year, PMAM assists the department in digitizing our personnel orders,
policies, procedures, and training records.
SPECIAL SERVICES
The department continues to look for ways to provide even better service to the public.
To that end, in 2015, the police department has partnered with various departments,
organizations and businesses including:
Cohasset Elder Affairs
DEA prescription drug take back program
Cohasset Safe Harbor Drug Coalition
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
MAPC (Metropolitan Area Planning Committee)
Collins Center at UMASS
Cohasset Triathlon
(L‐R) Officer Bates, Detective Schmidt, Officer Bolze, and Officer Bukhenik, at the Boston Police firing range on
Moon Island. Detective Schmidt is one of the department firearms trainers.
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Cohasset Kids Triathlon
USMC Toys for Tots program
Cohasset Working Dog Foundation
Cohasset Emergency Management
Cohasset Police Community Liaison Board (PCLB)
Cohasset PSO read‐a‐thon fundraiser
Cohasset “Street Law” classes in conjunction with CMHS Teacher John Buckley
Cohasset Recreation Department
Cohasset Harbormaster
Cohasset Board of Health
Cohasset Fire Department
IACP (International Association of Chiefs of Police)
Norfolk County Chiefs of Police Association
Massachusetts Police Training Committee
Pilgrim Bank
Cohasset Art Center & Cohasset Community Center
Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission
Cohasset Little League
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STATISTICS
Part I OFFENSES REPORTED TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT in 2015
Aggravated Assault 6
Simple Assault 16
Intimidation 11
Burglary / Breaking and Entering 16
Pocket‐Picking 1
Purse‐Snatching 4
Shoplifting 2
Theft from Building 17
Theft from Motor Vehicle 10
All Other Larceny 40
Motor Vehicle Theft 7
Counterfeiting / Forgery 6
False Pretenses / Swindle / Co 12
Credit Card / Automatic Teller 2
Impersonation 15
Destruction / Damage / Vandalism 31
Drug / Narcotic Violations 10
Weapon Law Violations 2
Bad Checks 7
Disorderly Conduct 9
Driving Under the Influence 11
Drunkenness 8
Liquor Law Violations 14
Trespass Of Real Property 5
All Other Offenses 34
Traffic, Town By‐Law Offenses 163
CERTAIN FEES/CASH TURNED OVER TO TREASURER COLLECTOR
Police Details $555,823.23
Paid Detail Surcharge $45,935.19
Police Cruiser Fee $900.00
Gun License Fees $3,925.00
Hackney Licenses $0.00
Soliciting License Fees $855.00
Police Report Fees $1,395.00
A young Cohasset Triathlete participates in the
Junior Triathlon in July 2015
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SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES
Arrests and Criminal Complaints Filed 163
Protective Custody 7
Motor Vehicle Accidents Investigated 179
No Crime Incidents Investigation 218
Motor Vehicle Citations Issued 1428
Parking Tickets Issued 797
Stolen Motor Vehicles Recovered 2
Emergency and other calls for service 8173
Domestic Violence Cases Investigated / No arrest made 61
Parking Fines Issued $36,250.00
Motor Vehicle Citation Fines Issued $15,220.00
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2015 REPORT OF THE COHASSET EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (CEMA)
We began 2015 with a Board of Health drill on January 24th, to assess our Emergency Dispensing
Plan. This plan is developed to assure we could dispense medication to the entire population of
Cohasset in a 72 hour period. The following weeks quickly turned into a real test of our capabilities
during snow events.
The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was open at some activation level for 22 days during the
February storms and the major cleanup efforts that followed. We coordinated with Massachusetts
Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) to bring snow removal assistance to town from,
Massachusetts Army National Guard (MANG) and Vermont Army National Guard (VANG), as well as
heavy equipment from the New York Thruway Authority.
Our Facebook page and other Social Media were successful in helping to have many of the towns 500+
fire hydrants shoveled. We put out a challenge on social media ‐ shovel the hydrant near your home,
send us a photo, and earn a gift card to Dunkin Donuts or iTunes. Within 4 days, we had 200+ hydrants
cleared, pleasing the Fire Chief, and helping the town (CFD) with this important safety matter. Thanks
to all who helped. Like our Facebook page for important updates and information:
Facebook.com/CohassetEmergencyManagement.
Our application to FEMA for snow assistance was successful in the amount of $76,000.
We continued to enhance the capabilities of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) with the help of
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants. We have received notice that we will be
awarded additional grant money in 2016 to continue upgrading the town’s readiness.
Our tremendous Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) was increased by 7 new members,
bringing our team to 43 strong. Rich Hynes our CERT Manager is working with the folks at the Council
on Aging to train many of their volunteers to further expand our team.
During the year, Sr. Staff at CEMA attended MEMA courses and exercises, as well as held meeting/drills
as required for our ongoing Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) designation. MEMA has been
reworking the Regional Shelter Plan and in July we hosted a meeting with 25 towns and agencies
involved in the shelter planning.
Thanks to our Social Media Intern, Christian Cunnie, for his almost daily work helping us with
information dissemination, and required documentation for MEMA and FEMA.
Thanks to all Town Departments, especially the School Dept., whose assets we rely on most heavily in
our emergency planning and response.
Glenn A Pratt
Director Emergency Management
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2015 ANNUAL REPORT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
GENERAL:
The Department of Public Works is a town service organization responsible for providing essential
services for the citizens of Cohasset. Services provided by this department include construction,
maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks and storm drainage systems; maintenance and repair of
vehicles and equipment; maintenance of parks, cemeteries, athletic fields and off‐street parking
facilities; the transfer of public refuse and recyclables; snow removal and ice control; maintenance
and/or removal of town owned trees; filling and maintenance of the fuel tanks.
The snow and ice storms of 2015 kept us busy for many months. DPW employees responded to over
675 calls between January 29th thru March 5th. When the storms finally subsided, we worked on
broken vehicles and equipment for many weeks throughout the rest of the year.
With the good weather came many pothole and road repairs. A state grant assisted in repairing a lot of
the damage caused by the many storms.
In addition to providing routine maintenance throughout the year, the following projects were
completed by or under the direction of the DPW during the last year:
Rebuilt or repaired 72 catch basins.
Cleaned 215 catch basins with the truck basin cleaner and 70 by hand.
Dug out the flapper on Atlantic Avenue 17 times to alleviate flooding.
Rebuilt or replaced 1,016’ of fences.
Repaired or replaced berms, aprons and sidewalks at various locations.
Replaced or repaired 68 traffic and street signs and devices.
In an effort to control algae in Little Harbor, we opened and closed the cat dam gates each month from
April to December.
Marked out and issued 53 Street Opening Permits.
Marked out and issued 34 Pole Removal/Replacement Permits.
Transferred 1,664 tons of solid waste and 368 tons of C&D. Recycled 485 tons of mixed paper products,
99 tons of scrap metals and cans, 73 tons of plastics, 157 tons of glass and 500 gallons of waste oil.
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Over 300 ton of leaves and brush were processed which produced 200 ton of compost material that
was free to residents. Most recyclable totals increased with the exception of paper and metal products.
Overall the town’s recycling rate is among the highest in the state. This is something all residents can
be proud of due to their recycling habits.
Resurfaced 3.5 miles of Cohasset’s roads.
Replaced 21’ of culvert under Dolan Lane.
Assisted in the removal of the town docks in Cohasset Harbor for the winter months.
Prepared multiple annual DEP Reports.
Removed various dead or diseased trees and planted new trees and shrubs throughout the town.
Trimmed trees throughout the town where possible.
Conducted and recorded 40 internments at the various town owned cemeteries.
Held 7 paint collection days and 5 brush days for residential brush chipping.
Plowed/Sanded 63 times.
Prepared $1.998 million Annual Operating Budget and $555,000 Capital Improvement Program for
Fiscal Year 2016.
The Department of Public Works would like to extend our appreciation to all town employees, boards
and committees for their continued assistance and support during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
Carl A. Sestito
D.P.W. Superintendent
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2015 FACILITIES DEPARTMENT
ANNUAL REPORT
The Town of Cohasset Facilities Department is a Town Services Department. The Department’s Mission
is to ensure all Town Buildings are maintained to the highest standard possible. The Department’s Office
is located at Cohasset Town Hall. The Department is staffed by a Director, four fulltime and two part
time employees. The Departments responsibilities include Cohasset Middle High School, Deer Hill
Elementary School, Joseph Osgood Elementary School, Public Safety Building, Paul Pratt Library, DPW
Garage, Town Hall Building and the Cohasset Teen Center. Two new additions in 2016 will be the
Cohasset Recreation Office located at the rear lower level of the Paul Pratt Library and the Facilities
Department will be assuming the maintenance responsibilities at the new Senior Center at 91 Sohier St.
GENERAL DUTIES
o Set ups of Town Meetings, all Board and Committee Meetings at Town Hall and all State and Town
Elections.
o Custodial duties and trash pickup at Town Buildings.
o Completing tasks on Work Orders generated by Facilities Director and Town Dept. Heads.
o Responding to Town Employees requests other than just Work orders.
o Meeting with vendors, contractors, service technicians, and inspectors as required
o Monitor and ensure that all facility related equipment and structural inspections are completed
and in compliance with all Insurance company, State and Federal safety codes and that all annual
certificates required are posted in all Town buildings.
o Daily monitoring of all HVAC Building Automated Control Systems.
o Managing all duties and functions of the Facilities Department: communication with the public and
staff, budget management, payroll, attendance, files, manage stock and supplies, coordinate with
vendors and contractors to set up projects, paying invoices. Fielding requests from Town Manager
the Superintendent of Schools and Town Department Heads for projects. Maintaining and keeping
records related to all department business.
o Perform monitoring and maintenance of Electrical, HVAC, Heating, Lighting, Plumbing, Security and
Fire Alarm Systems in all Town Buildings.
o Insure as much as possible that Town Buildings are a safe and secure place to occupy and work at
by being aware of what is going on in and around them during the performance of our duties.
MAJOR PROJECTS 2015
o The Facilities Department responded to and completed over 400 work orders that were either
generated by the Director or Town Departments in 2015.
o The Department replaced the boiler that makes the hot water at Deer Hill School.
o Working with the Operations Director and several different contractors the Department took part
in an extensive upgrade of the Fire Department offices and men’s dorm area at the fire station.
o In 2015 the Department completed the installation of all of the windows and security doors at the
Public Safety Building.
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o Working with our BAC controls contractor at the Deer Hill School and the Joseph Osgood School we
were able to complete several more upgrades to the buildings HVAC systems.
o Due to a lighting upgrade program offered by National Grid we were able to replace all of the
indoor and outdoor lighting at the Paul Pratt Library to more efficient LED lighting.
o Facilities expanded work on our ongoing painting projects at Town Buildings in 2015.
o In 2015 the Cohasset Recreation Department moved out of the Town Hall Building over to the
former space that was the Children’s Museum. The Facilities Department working with the
Recreation Department and several contractors facilitated the move to make the space workable
for the Rec department’s needs. Lots of upgrades to the space were completed.
o There were several changes made at the Town Hall offices because of new personal and the
Recreation Departments departure. The Facilities Dept. along with the Building Department
completed all of the needed structural work and painting as well as the moving of all furniture
required to make the transition smooth and efficient.
o Working with our Electrical Contractor we were able to repair many electrical issues in all Town
Buildings during 2015. One of the big jobs completed was that we installed new LED fixtures and
lamps at the entrance of the Joseph Osgood School.
o Working our Plumbing Contractor we were able to take care of many plumbing issues in all Town
Buildings in 2015.
o Working with our HVAC contractor we were able to resolve many heating and air conditioning
issues in all Town Buildings throughout 2015.
o In 2015 The Fire Alarm Panel and System received a complete panel replacement and systems
upgrade done by American Systems / Contract low bidder
o The Facilities department has completed the 2015 spring and fall servicing of all the Town Buildings
HVAC unit’s, lubricating, fan belt replacement and air filter replacement. That service includes all
inside and roof top units in all buildings. Twice a year the Department also services and replaces
the fan belts on all of the building’s rooftop exhaust fans.
o List of annual required inspections and services completed in Town Buildings 2015: annual
buildings boiler inspections and service (contractor) / annual boiler inspections (State) / annual
boiler inspections Insurance company / annual Town playground inspections / annual fire pump
inspection at Osgood School / annual fire extinguisher service and inspections Town wide / annual
fire alarm systems testing and service all Town buildings / bi‐annual kitchen exhaust fan
inspections, cleaning and testing, High School and Deer Hill School / annual kitchen hood fire
suppression systems testing High School and Deer Hill School / annual stand by generator and
portable generator service and inspections (8 units) / annual grease trap pumping at High School
kitchen / bi‐ annual inspection and service of potable water day tank and pumping systems at High
School / annual elevator inspections at Town Buildings State (5units). In 2015 also did every other
year service and inspections of indoor MS – HS GYM bleachers (replaced two electric motors
replaced) / two year pumping and service of school building science rooms neutralization tanks /
three year Asbestos testing at School Buildings (State).
o The Facilities Department also accomplished many other hundreds of tasks in 2015, too many to
list.
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o As everyone knows the second half of the 2014‐2015 Winter was brutal for everyone in the North
East. The Facilities Department did not escape unscathed. Along with moving the huge amount of
snow that we got and the bitter cold there were nonstop heating issues. The Department had to
hire some roofing contractors to remove snow from school buildings roofs because of excessive
snow load. In addition we had two major frozen water pipe issues. On February 17th at 2 in the
morning a 1 1/2” fire sprinkler line in the ceiling of the main office hallway at the High School burst
causing over 50 gallons a minute of cold water to cascade into the Main office hallway. Within
minutes the Cohasset Fire Department and the Facilities Department were on site. Extensive
damage was caused by the incident and it took a lot of time and hard work to get things back to
normal. The second issue occurred on Saturday February 28th at 6:00 am. Two Facilities
Department Techs arrived at the Deer Hill School to work on the air filter replacement program.
The heat was off due to a mechanical issue and the building was below freezing. They were able to
get the heat back on but it was too late. At 9:30 the first of 11 different classroom heating units
with frozen pipes burst along with some heating pipes in the hallways. The Facilities Department
along with several of the Town’s vendors working double shifts for two days were able to have the
issues resolved by Monday morning so that school could be open. Both of these incidents were
catastrophic and created a lot of issues to overcome but because of the hard work of the facilities
Staff and the vendors that we have on call no school day open hours were lost.
The members of the Cohasset Facilities Department would like to thank all of the other Town
Departments and Town Employees for working with us be more effective in completing our work
throughout the year.
The Facilities Department would like to take a moment to remember one of our team members
that we lost in 2015. Tom“ Wiggie” Wigmore was loved by many in Cohasset and we think of him
often.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark H. Kelly / Facilities Director
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2015 SEWER COMMISSON ANNUAL REPORT
Sewer Service Accounts: There are a total of 1,581 sewer service accounts. Flow from 108 properties
in North Cohasset is processed by the Town of Hull, and flow from the remaining 1,473 properties is
processed in Cohasset. Late 2015, flow from 201 properties located in North Cohasset was diverted to
our waste water treatment facility for processing as a means to mitigate a significant rate increase
imposed by the Town of Hull on all its users.
Waste Water Treatment Facility (WWTF): United Water completed its 5th year as the contract
operator of the plant. The CSC remains pleased with the maintenance of the plant and the entire
distribution system. The Board exercised the Town’s option to extend the contract with Suez for an
additional 3 years. Several pieces of equipment were repaired or replaced including several pumps,
compressors, meters, and other plant components reaching the end of their useful life. Capital
improvements for FY16 have been budgeted at $73,500. A program to repair and refinish the interior
of the building was completed under a $62,500 contract. The WWTF continues to produce a very high
quality effluent utilizing its innovative membrane technology.
Town‐Owned Grinder Pumps Program: To facilitate transition of ownership to the property owners,
the CSC began a retrofit process that includes replacing old Interon pumps with new E‐One pumps with
a new 5 year warranty similar to the new Little Harbor units. This transition is included as part of the
Town‐Owned Grinder Pump Program with the intent to upgrade the remaining 198 remaining Interon
pumps prior to transfer of ownership to all homeowners in 2020. 2015 Special Town Meeting
approved the transfer of $155,000 from retained earnings to accelerate the conversion program.
These funds will be replenished over time by the quarterly maintenance fee charged to all 336
properties under this program.
Capital Project – Infiltration and Inflow Remediation: Older sewer mains are subject to groundwater
entering through broken pipe or joints as evidenced by substantially increased flow volumes metered
at the plant following rain events. I&I flow increases operation cost of the plant, so the cost of
remediation is a worthwhile investment. Town Meeting previously approved expenditure not to
exceed $1,000,000 to inspect and repair sewer mains, of which $346,164 remains available. A 5 year
project to clean and visually inspect via camera the entire 35,000 linear feet of sewer mains was
completed. As required by the Commonwealth, the process will be repeated again starting Summer
2016.
Financial Status: The approved annual operating budget was $2,424,785. Debt service in excess of
betterment revenue was $180,803 representing 7.2% of the budget. The Department of Revenue
certified FY15 Sewer Enterprise Fund retained earnings of $727,228. The balance of the Betterment
Stabilization Fund is $1,026,476, the balance of the Capital Stabilization Fund is $106,802, and the
balance of the Debt Stabilization Fund is $254,575. The last rate increase was in 2008.
Bryan Baldwin, Chairman
William McGowan, Vice Chairman
Wayne Sawchuk, Clerk
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2015 WATER DEPARMENT 2015 ANNUAL TOWN REPORT
The Water Commission contracted a professional Rate Study to be completed to insure that our
revenues would be able to meet our costs, projected needs and provide a retained earnings as directed
by the Department of Revenue and in accordance with the national standard AWWA Base Extra‐
Capacity method of cost allocation. Ultimately, Cohasset Water wants to make sure that its revenue
model will maintain the utility’s financial viability while ensuring all of its customers are billed equitably
in accordance with the services provided and received.
The results of the study indicated that certain single metered multi‐unit properties as described by the
Assessor’s Office were not contributing equitably to the Capital Recovery Charge. Also the hydrant fees
were recalculated and the town agreed to pay an equitable share so that the Water Department would
have a balanced operating budget with respect to that revenue line item.
The Rate Study which projected rates out five years and included future borrowing for needed capital
upgrades and maintenance was accepted at Annual Town Meeting after several public hearings and
the Town Meeting presentation by the engineer. The majority of the capital upgrades considered over
5‐years are regulatory in nature driven with an end goal of improving water quality, fire suppression
abilities and the integrity of the water system assets.
For Fiscal 2016, the water rates remained the same as they will for the next several years. With a
concerted effort to maintain the current water rates, the Capital Recovery Charge will start to decline
in FY18 under the current loan / debt schedule. Please note, that the water department is anticipating
capital projects to be funded by the Capital Stabilization Fund, retained earnings and possibly loan
procurement
Financially, the Water Department ended FY15 in a positive situation with a retained earnings of
$380,225. At the November 2 Special Town Meeting, $185,000 was transferred from these retained
earnings for caustic chemical conversion and roof repairs at the water plant and plus additional funds
were placed into the chemical line item due to a past billing error by a supplier. This has left our
retained earnings with a balance of $195,225. Additionally at this meeting, $144,000 was transferred
from the Capital Stabilization Fund for upcoming polymer system upgrades, a change of the filter
media and insulation of the Ellms Meadow Wellfield to allow year round usage of this resource.
The operations contract for the Water Treatment Facilities, Pumping Facilities and distribution system
was put out for a competitive bid as the current three year contract expired June 30, 2015 and was not
renewable. Woodard & Curran, the operator of the facility for past three years was the successful
bidder. The new contract is a three year performance term with two additional three year extensions
at the town’s sole discretion. This contract agreement allows for the Cohasset Water department to
budget for their annual operating costs, exclusive of capital and regulatory compliance commitments
through FY2025.
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According to state regulations, we have to apply for new withdrawal permits every 15 years. The new
permit which was to be issued in August has been delayed until August 2016. This permit is requiring
us to reduce per capita water usage by 20%. With the building of the Aaron River Reservoir in the
1970’s to accommodate a projected population of 20,000 residents, we have not gone into drought
situations as have other towns in the state. With the 20% decrease in usage it will mean mandatory
restrictions when we go over permitted usage. This will likely have a negative impact on our revenues
and may mean some adjustment to rates in coming years.
Other Work Completed
1. Filter effluent turbidimeters replaced repaired
2. Bound Brook and Aaron reservoir stream flow devices repaired
3. Built up silt was removed from the ramps in front of the Raw Water Intake at the plant
4. A subcontracted leak detection survey was conducted for 50% of the distribution system
5. A fire hydrant leak detection survey was conducted on 100% of the distribution system
6. 303 residential water meters were replaced or installed with radio read meters. This brings the
total of radio read meters to 56% of the distribution system.
7. Exterior piping at the Ellms Meadow Wellfield was insulated to allow for year round operation.
Projected work for 2016
1. Installation of new Sodium Hydroxide System to replace the Lime System.
2. Replace the lower roof at the Water Treatment Facility.
3. Finished water pump VFD replacement.
4. Upgrade the Communications Network to remote facilities
5. Disposal of the GEO bag used to removed silt from the intake ramps
6. Rain Garden repairs throughout the watershed area.
7. Rehabilitate the Bear Hill Tank, internal & external.
8. Possible upgrade to the plant polymer system
Water Department Statistical Data:
Lily Pond Total Gallons of Finished Water Pumped: 251,562,000
Elms Meadow Wellfield Total Gallons Withdrawn: 31,351,000
Total Gallons Pumped to Cohasset: 241,746,000
Total Gallons Pumped to Linden Ponds in Hingham: 41,167,000
Total Water Quality Samples Taken & Analyzed in House 12,045
Total Water Quality Samples Taken & Analyzed by Outside Lab 492
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Water Department Statistical Data Continued:
Total Water Meters Upgraded to Radio Reads 303
Total Fire Hydrants Refurbished 125
Total Number of Routine Service Calls by Staff 697
Total Number of Emergency Alarm Calls by Staff 18
Respectfully submitted,
BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
Leonora Jenkins, Chairman
Rolf N. Gjesteby, Vice‐Chairman
John Steinmetz, Clerk
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PaulPrattMemorialLibrary
www.cohassetlibrary.org
AnnualReport,FY2015
Thelibrarybuzzedwithactivitythisyearwith
morethan146,907patronvisitsrecorded;
1,558bookingsofmeetingrooms;10,675
programattendees;and22,660searchesof
digitalresearchcollections,including
ConsumerReportsOnline,Ebsco&GALE,and
otherresearchdatabases.Borrowing
reachedanallͲtimehighwith155,974items
borrowed,includingprintandaudiobooks,
DVDs,ebooks&eͲmagazines.Useofour
digitalplatformsincreasedasmorepeople
discoveredourOverdrive&Axis360ebook
platforms,Hooplastreamingmusic&movies
platform,&ZinioeͲmagazines.
Lifehappensatthelibrary.Checkus
out.
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TOTALITEMSLOANEDBASEDON
POPULATION
Cohassethashighestcirculationpercapita.
Datasource:MassachusettsBoardofLibrary
Commissioners
FY15Circulation–155,974
PrintcirculationremainshighbuteBook
circsareincreasing.
SelectedLibraryStatisticsFY2005,FY2010,
FY2015Comparisons
Fiscal
Year
Patron
Visits
Library
Circulatio
n
Library
Program
Attendanc
e
FY200
5
124,44
0
134,6334,817
FY201
0
159,93
1
139,2216,314
FY201
5
146,90
7
155,97410,840
7.4512.39
21.2616.56
9.08
19.37
4.258.3212.714.2714.63
9.036.52
0
5
10
15
20
25
AbingtonBraintreeCohassetDuxburyHanoverHinghamHullMarshfieldMiltonNorwellScituateQuincyWeymouthFY15OCLNCirculationsper
CapitaͲ SelectLibraries
OCLNCircs
109317.00
7990
10745
5847 22075
Print
Audio
eBooks
Miscellan
DVDs
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Children's
Room
Promoting
Literacy,Learning&LoveofReading
x 250participantsinnationͲwide
Summerreading“Fizz,Boom,Read”
x “EyesonOwls"(liveowlshow)
x Weeklystory&craftssessions
x BuildingStoriesliteracyworkshops
x TakeyourChildtotheLibraryDaywithBig
Ryan
x WeeklymusicwithMamasteph
x PuppetStoryTimewithLeighandFriends
x ReadtoaTherapyDog(CohassetWorking
DogFoundation)
x LEGO®Club,weeklycraftsessions
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Reference
Department
Needhelpwithresearch?Havea
question?Askus!
InFY15,theReferenceDepartment
x Fielded3,000researchquestions
x PresentedhandsͲoncomputer&technology
workshops
x Hostedauthortalks,careerskillsworkshops,
moviematineesandmore
x LedtheGreatDecisionsforeignpolicydiscussion
groups
x Plannedandfacilitatedthelibrary’sbook
discussiongroupseries
x Managedoutreachservicestolocalhomebound
citizens
x Ledguidedtutorialsoflibrary’seͲproducts
x ManagedtheInterlibraryLoanservice
x Providedreaders’advisoryservices
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YARoomͲ
ServingTeens&Tweens
TheTeenAdvisoryBoard(TAB)isagroupoflocal
teenswhomeetmonthlytotalkaboutbooksand
makerecommendationsforthecollection.
FY15programhighlights:
x YABookGroup
x “HourofCode”program
x “PoeminYourPocket”program
x SixthGradePoetryReading
x HennaSuevisit
x HomeworkCenter
x SummerReadingassignmenthelp
providedbyCohassetHighSchool
students
x CollegeApplicationGuidance–Presentation
byStephanieSears
HourofCode
TeenAdvisoryBoard(TAB)
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582peopleattended8SundayAuthorTalks
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TheFriendsoftheCohassetLibrarysupportthe
librarythroughongoingfundͲraisingandadvocacyto
provideprogrammingandcommunityoutreach
services.TheyfundallChildren’sandYoungAdult
programsandmostadultprograms,including“Great
Decisions.”TheyfundtheHomeworkCenterand
MuseumPasses.TheyvisitbothSunriseandGolden
LivingweeklyanddeliverbookstothehomeͲbound.
Friendsproviderefreshmentsforlibraryfunctions,
volunteeratvariousevents,andprovidethecoffee
serviceavailableintheCommunityRoom.
Boardmembers:GailGiblinFlynn,President;Linda
GlassFechter,VicePresident,Publicity&Program
Committee;BarbaraCanney,RecordingSecretary&
Outreach;MaurajaneRogers,Corresponding
Secretary&Outreach;BarbaraWrenn,Treasurer;
LanierGrassie,OutreachCoordinator;Jessica
Patterson,HomeworkCenter,DebbieAvila,
VolunteerCoordinator,Homebounddeliveries;
AnnjeanMoody,BookDonations;SandraPerry,
Outreach.
HennaSue
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HomeworkCentermetonTuesdayeveningsduringthe
academicyear.MembersofCohassetHighSchool
NationalHonorSocietytutoredyoungerstudentsinall
subjects.Highschoolstudentsreceivedextra
assistancefromHomeworkCenterCoordinatorandAP
EconomicsteacherMikeWelch.Highschoolstudents
alsoconductedstudygroupsduringHomeworkCenter
sessions.Librarylaptopswereavailableforstudentsto
accesstextbooksonͲline,classroomwebsitesand
research databases.
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CohassetLibraryTrust
AnnualReportFY2015
TheCohassetLibraryTrust,Inc.(CLT)wasestablishedin2006toincreasethelibrary’sendowment
andprudentlymanageitsinvestments.ElectedlibrarytrusteesappointtheTrust'sBoardof
DirectorswhointurnappointsanInvestmentAdvisoryCommitteetomanagetheEndowment.Each
yearthelibraryreceivesa“Takeout”fromtheEndowmentwhichisbaseduponfourpercentofthe
mostrecenttwelvequarteraverage.Eachyeartheendowmentgrantsthelibraryfundstopurchase
books.ThegrantamountisbasedonthemostrecentfourͲquarteraveragevalueofthe
endowment.TheFY15grantwas$50,069.
BoardofDirectors:MichaelPutzigerͲPresident,*StephenBrown,SusanW.Davis,*DavidDwyer,
GraceEvans,DouglasEymer,GailFlynn,JaneGoedecke,*MarylouLawrence,PaulaLinharesͲ
Treasurer,MaryWhitleyͲClerk,PatienceTowle
InvestmentAdvisoryCommittee:RobertRiley(Chair),StephenBrown,JohnFlanagan,Paula
Linhares,MichaelPutziger,BarbaraWipf
*LibraryTrustee
Annualreportrespectfullysubmittedby,
JacquelineRafferty,LibraryDirector
CarolynCoffey,TrusteeChairDavidDwyer,Trustee SarahPease,Trustee
SteveBrown,Trustee MarylouLawrence,TrusteeTeresaPolhemus,Trustee
LynneDegiacomo,TrusteeAgnesMcCann,Trustee JimSandell,Trustee
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2015 REPORT OF THE RECREATION COMMISSION
It is with distinct pleasure that we report the 2015 activities of the Recreation Commission to the
residents of Cohasset.
2015 was a milestone year for the department with our move out of Cohasset Town Hall and into our
new space at the Library which formerly housed the Our World Museum. The department started full
time service to the town in 1976 in the ticket booth of the old section of Town Hall and with our move
we now have larger office and meeting space and room for programs on both floors. We look forward
to further expanding our services and offerings to the town and making improvements.
We offer a fully functional website, (www.cohassetrec.com) that allows on‐line registrations which
benefit all participants who may register or need to find information on all of our programs from
home, anytime day or night.
We conducted our seventh annual Health and Recreation Fair on Sunday, March 22, 2015. The Fair
brings together under one roof, a variety of public and private recreational opportunities and services
that are available to Cohasset residents and allows residents to speak directly to the providers of those
services. The 2015 Fair was the fifth run in conjunction with the Health Department. This added
feature allowed residents a large array of health screenings. Further, residents are able to register that
day for summer recreation programs that the department will offer. The Massachusetts Recreation
and Park Association have honored the Cohasset Recreation Department with a Community Outreach
Award for a “program over and above regular programming that demonstrates a benefit to the
community”. The 8th Annual Health and Recreation Fair will be held on Sunday, March 20th, 2016 at
the Deer Hill School.
Recreation is a very dynamic discipline and meeting the ever changing needs of residents of all ages, a
challenge. To this end, we offered a number of new services this year including school year theater
programs, Irish Step, Jump Rope, Ukulele, and Archaeology and History and new summer sports clinics
to go along with our popular Summer Xtreme and Playground program, trips to Red Sox games and
New York, Running Club and Strong Kids, chess, yoga, tai chi, CPR classes, and Coast Guard Boating
Safety to name just a few. The Recreation Department employs close to seventy, including sixty fine
young women and men during the summer, and another sixty private contractors throughout the year.
The Recreation Center at South Main Street is currently being used for a multitude of Recreation
Department programs which are conducted on a year round basis. Private parties continue to be held
at the Center and rental of the facility remains available.
Our summer concerts on the Town Common series continued this summer and due to the continuing
generosity of the South Shore Playhouse Associates and in part from the Cohasset Cultural Council, a
local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. We were able
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to offer eight concerts during the summer of 2015. Concerts performed by a variety of bands are on
Thursday nights after the Farmer’s Market. Special thanks to the McMorris Family, Flemings of
Cohasset and to the South Shore Music Circus for their sponsorships.
The Department’s before and after school program, R.I.S.E. (recreation, imagination, socialization and
education) program finished its third year and continues to grow with 183 kids taking part. The before
school program operates from 7 am to 9 am at the Osgood School and from 3 pm to 6 pm at the Deer
Hill School. We appreciate the cooperation and assistance from the School Department.
In conjunction with the Clark Chatterton Memorial Fund Committee, the Department organized the
Thanksgiving morning “Thanks‐for‐Giving” 5K Road Race for the seventh year. 792 runners registered
for the race and it was a highly successful race with another increase of runners from 2015. Special
thanks go out to our sponsors and volunteers.
During Fiscal Year 2015, starting July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 the Recreation Commission
transacted $585,504.50 via Revolving Account Funds for 100% Self‐Supporting programs via fees
charged to over 3,500 participants for a variety of services with over 400 programs of which
$451,000.00 was transacted via ‘credit card’ registrations. Over $20,00.00 was produced for use by the
Commission via grants and donations. Approximately another $20,000.00 was transacted via other
and direct self‐supporting financial systems during F.Y. 2015, manifesting over $625,000.00 of
recreational services to residents. These figures do not include the thousands of man‐hours that are
annually donated by hundreds of residents, in support of a variety of program operations.
The summer of 2015 marked the 48th year of the Summer Playground Program and the program had
another banner year with 357 children registered. The Commission would like to thank all those who
donated to the Jack Worley Staff Scholarship. With the donations, a scholarship was given to a staff
person who best exemplifies the qualities that Jack Worley exhibited; kindness, honesty, respect and
responsibility. These qualities embody the spirit of Cohasset Recreation. The 2015 scholarship was
given to Amy Quill.
Municipal recreation is for the benefit of all residents and we continue to direct our efforts towards
assurance of equal access and opportunity to the entire Community. To this end, a specific and
calculated portion of revenue was not collected this year from residents who were temporarily unable
to pay full fee charges for services. We are indebted to the Cohasset Social Service League for their
generous donation and underwriting the fees for those less fortunate.
Programming represents only one aspect of the responsibilities, duties, and functions as prescribed
and conferred upon the Recreation Commission by both Massachusetts General Laws and By‐Laws of
the Town. Continuing efforts are focused on field permitting, scheduling, upgrading and renovating
existing outdoor recreational facilities under jurisdiction of the Commission. Often times these
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undertakings are coordinated via a lending of both public and privately solicited resources and efforts,
easing taxpayers’ burden.
The seven member, elected board of the Recreation Commissioners, volunteer their services to the
Town and Department meeting regularly in order to discuss a wide‐spectrum of topics relative to the
leisure needs and pursuits of all residents. Also, the Commissioners establish policy, and provide
departmental direction, support, and assistance. Each meeting is publicly posted and residents are
cordially invited to attend and participate in any meeting. Essential to our proper function, and
absolutely vital towards success, is the ability to remain responsive to the dynamic community needs.
We consider your input and feedback our most important source of guidance.
The Recreation Commission wishes to thank the many individuals, civic and business organizations,
school and sports groups, town boards, committees and departments who have lent their support and
assistance in our efforts to best serve the recreational and leisure needs of residents of all ages. While
too numerous to mention each by name, none are forgotten and all are sincerely appreciated and
thanked.
Respectfully yours,
Elizabeth Deveney Frazier, Chairperson
Kimberly J. Mulcahy, Vice Chair
Abigail H. Alves, Secretary
Douglas R. Ellinger
Virginia L. Froio
Daniel J. Martin
Maria K. Osborne
James E. Carroll, Jr., Director
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2015 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COHASSET HISTORICAL COMMISSION
The Cohasset Historical Commission submits the annual report of work done during 2014 for the Town
of Cohasset.
“Local Historical Commissions are an important part of municipal government in Massachusetts. We
are responsible for community‐wide historic preservation planning. Historical Commissions advise
elected officials and other boards on historic preservation issues, including zoning changes, the re‐use
of municipally owned historic buildings, and master planning or preservations of historic landscapes.”
(from Massachusetts Historical Commission by‐laws summary sheet).
Inventory Forms‐ Over 2200 historical properties over 50 years old in Cohasset have been inventoried
and forms placed on file with the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Much Cohasset’s inventory is
online at the State MHC website. We continue to send in updated or missing information. The forms
can be accessed through the Massachusetts Historical Commission website by going to “Search the
MACRIS Database.” Information online includes the age, type of architecture and historical
information on the property. Copies of the inventory forms are also available at the Paul Pratt Library
and at the Historical Society’s Pratt Building. We give special thanks to David Wadsworth for the time
and effort he put in keeping these forms up to date.
National Register of Historic Places ‐ The following properties and districts in Cohasset are listed on
the National Register of Historic Places.
Caleb Lothrop House, Summer Street (1976)
Government Island Historic District, Lighthouse Lane (1994)
Cohasset Common Historic District (1978, 1996)
Josephine M. Hagerty House, Atlantic Avenue (1997)
Central Cemetery, Joy Place (2003)
Bates Ship Chandlery/Maritime Museum, Elm Street (2003)
Captain John Wilson House, Elm Street (2003)
Pratt Building, South Main Street (2006)
Many other properties in town are eligible to be listed on the National Register, either individually or
as part of a Historic District.
This past year we lost longtime member and an invaluable resource, David Wadsworth. He had served
on the Commission since 1979 and his primary responsibility was working on the inventory forms sent
the state. He served as secretary for many years. He also helped to get Government Island and the
Cohasset Common Historic districts onto the National Register of Historic Places. As chairman of the
Anniversary of the Signing of the US Constitution, his committee was responsible for naming the little
park next to the Post Office, Constitution Park.
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Local Involvement –
1. Community Preservation Committee ‐ A portion of CPA funds is allocated for historic preservation,
and a member of our commission sits on the Community Preservation Committee. Although it is not
mandated that the Historical Commission review proposals before they go to the CPC, by having a
representative we are involved with the historical projects presented to CPC. At Town Meeting, we
received money to inventory and apply to have Beechwood Cemetery, Cedar Street Cemetery and
Green Gate Cemetery in North Cohasset placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
2. A plaque was placed on the Pavillion at Lawrence Wharf summarizing the history of the structure.
3. Government Island National Register Site ‐ The Cohasset Historical Commission has an interest in
keep this property historically correct. Thanks to the DPW, the area is cleared of weeds and mowed.
4. Financial Support ‐ We sell “1‐4‐3” Minot Light T‐shirts, sweatshirts. We have inventory in both
youth and adult sizes. The money raised from this project is used towards work on Historical
Commission projects. We also have assumed the responsibility of selling the 3 volumes of Cohasset’s
history, 2 books of various stories about the town, a book on walks in Cohasset, and a book on
Cohasset’s origin and the earliest inhabitants. Proceeds from the books go into a Special fund to be
used towards funding future publishing efforts. We sold books at the Village Fair in December and
plan to sell them at the South Shore Arts Festival in June. The books are also available through the
Cohasset Historical Society and at Butttonwood Book Store.
5. Membership ‐ This year we welcomed Suzy Wadsworth to the commission. Due to work
responsibilities, Todd Goff resigned from the Commission
As the town goes forward, Cohasset Historical Commission feels strongly that we need to be involved
with the long‐range planning of our very historic and picturesque town. In order to look and plan for
the future it is necessary to review the past.
We thank the various town departments and committees that have helped and supported our goals.
The commission meets each month except during July and August. Meeting schedules are posted at
Town Clerk’s office at Town Hall.
Respectfully Submitted,
Rebecca Bates‐McArthur, Chairman
Jacqueline Dormitzer, Secretary
James Morrison
Peter Wood
Francis Collins
Suzy Wadsworth
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SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
COHASSET TOWN REPORT 2014‐2015
The South Shore Regional School District is represented by one appointed School Committee
representative from each of our eight member towns.
Adele Leonard – Abington Robert Molla, Chairman – Norwell
Kenneth Thayer, Vice Chairman – Cohasset Gerald Blake – Rockland
Robert Heywood – Hanover John Manning – Scituate
Christopher Amico – Hanson Daniel Salvucci – Whitman
South Shore Vocational Technical High School continues to serve its students and their families
by providing a high quality vocational technical education, preparing its students for life’s many
options after high school, including direct workforce employment, college success, and a
combination of the two. The school offers 14 vocational technical majors, including:
Allied Health, Automotive Technology, Automotive Collision Technology, Carpentry, Computer
Information Technology, Cosmetology, Culinary, Drafting, Electrical, Electronics, Graphic
Communications, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Precision Machine
Technology, Welding & Metal Fabrication.
Students at SSVT have opportunities to earn industry recognized credentials that give them a
competitive advantage as they head into the workforce. Such credentials include OSHA 10‐Hour
General and Construction Certification, ServSafe Sanitation, Certified Nursing Assistant, CPR, First
Aid, Home Health Aide, Feeding Assistant, Microsoft Professional Tech Associate, Cosmetology
State Board Licensure, PIC Soldering Certification, Print Ed, EPH401 Certification (HVAC),
American Welding Society Certification, and MACWIC (Machine).
There were four students from Cohasset who attended SSVT during the 2014‐15 school year. On
June 12, 2015, Cohasset resident Maggie Czajak received her diploma and vocational certificate
at the graduation ceremony held at the South Shore Music Circus.
Members of the Class of 2015 were accepted to the following two‐ and four‐year colleges and
programs, as well as the military:
Alaska Pacific University
Anna Maria College
Bridgewater State University
Bristol Community College
Bunker Hill Community College
Cape Cod Community College
Comprehensive Medical
Teaching Institute
Curry College
Divers Academy International
Endicott College
Fisher College
Fitchburg State University
Framingham State University
Iona College
Johnson and Wales University
Keene State University
Lesley University
Lincoln Technical Institute
Lyndon State College
Massachusetts Bay Community
College
Massachusetts College of
Liberal Arts
Massachusetts College of
Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Massachusetts Maritime
Academy
Massasoit Community College
Merrimack College
Mitchell College
Montserrat College of Art
Mount Ida College
New England Institute of
Technology
Nichols College
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Plymouth State University
Quincy College
Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Salem State University
Salve Regina University
Southern New Hampshire Univ.
Suffolk University
The College of St. Rose
The Culinary Institute of America
United States Marines
Universal Technical Institute
University of Hartford
University of Maine
UMASS ‐ Amherst
UMASS ‐ Boston
UMASS ‐ Dartmouth
UMASS ‐ Lowell
University of New Hampshire
Wells College
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Westfield State University
Worcester State University
Other graduates successfully gained employment at the following businesses, some of which
were co‐op placements:
A.H. Campbell and Son, Inc.
Ashmont Iron Works
Bay State Cruise Company
Bell Plumbing & Heating Co.
Bendon Gear & Machine, Inc.
Bowline Access Solutions, Inc.
Cataldo Ambulance Service,
Inc.
Charles David Salons and Spas
Cohasset Collision Center
DeAngelis Iron Work, Inc.
Ellis Cabinet and Millwork
Harborview Center for Nursing
& Rehabilitation
Heat Pumps Unlimited, LLC
J.C. Cannistraro, LLC
Kent Fabrications, Inc.
MBTA Union
Med Pro Medical
Management, LLC
O'Brien's Car Care
OfficeMax
Plumbers Union L.U. 12
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Reliance Air Systems
R&S Redco
Rocco’s on Broadway
Roche Remodeling
S.D. Richards & Sons Trucking
Corp.
Sears
SF Parry Design & Building
Associates
Sodexo ‐ Marriott Services
Solutions in Metal
South Shore Hospital
Studio Hair Design
Supercuts
Town of Plymouth
During the 2014‐15 school year, SSVT secured funding from the Massachusetts School Building
Authority (MSBA) to replace a 1962 boiler, as well as local funding for its students to build a
maintenance building on campus. Plans are in place for a bandstand to be built during the 2015‐
16 school year.
In an effort to stay on top of facilities needs, the school has also applied to the MSBA’s CORE
program to help address its infrastructure needs so that it can continue to serve its students with
21st century technology and instructional space within the confines of a well maintained, mid‐
20th century building. We are very proud of our students and staff and continue to appreciate
the support of Cohasset’s residents and area employers.
Respectfully submitted,
Kenneth E. Thayer, Vice Chairman
Town Representative
South Shore Regional School District Committee
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2015 COHASSET PUBLIC SCHOOLS ANNUAL TOWN REPORT
In August, Superintendent Barbara Cataldo welcomed twenty‐two new members of the faculty as the
Cohasset Public Schools opened their doors to the 2015‐2016 school year. With a focus on the whole
child, the faculty spent the day learning about the human spirit and how to help children negotiate the
complex society they utilize each day. Ms. Laroche opened the morning with insights about
relationships and individuals look at themselves and others from multiple perspectives. Her
presentation was meant to identify the humor in situations and how to apply it to the classroom. The
afternoon opened with Jessica Minahan, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Ms. Minahan gave a
timely presentation on how to encourage all students to perform in the classroom. She offered a
variety of techniques to help teachers understand the many learning approaches needed for children.
She offered examples of real‐life situations that teachers could utilize upon their return to their
classrooms. Teachers found the information timely and appropriate to assist their students, no matter
the age group.
This year presented a number of opportunities to focus on the students. First, the district is
completing the five‐year Strategic Plan developed during the 2011‐2012 school year. This year’s
Leadership Team along with one school committee member, are serving as the steering committee.
Through their tireless efforts, they are considering multiple facets of the educational process that will
drive teaching and learning for the next five years. Input for the plan has been drawn from faculty,
staff, teachers, students and the community. The pillars of the new Strategic Plan will help drive the
educational process through 2021. Come spring the School Committee will offer a public hearing to
vet the information to the community. Following its completion, there will be a distribution of the
product.
The Cohasset Public Schools opened the school year with a new website. After many years of working
with an old platform, the district trained the entire leadership staff on the ins and outs of web
development. Utilizing Schoolwires, our old company, we were able to implement a contemporary
platform that highlights our teachers and students. Teachers are now able to display information in a
clear, concise fashion. Access to material can be found at the top of each page. Some pages remain
under construction but by June, 2017, all pages should be complete.
The Digital Learning Committee (DLC) continues the work of supporting our students in an
academically challenging, safe, respectful and student‐centered learning environment in preparation
for their future as responsible contributing citizens of a global and digital twenty‐first century
environment. The committee is charged with the second phase of the work.
The first committee work was a plan for digital implementation; it was the preparation of the school
environment to support the needs of a digital environment. Through the first committee, elementary
classroom teachers were able to establish what type of rollout they consider will best benefit their
students and complement their teaching. The secondary teachers have had an important contribution
as well working through the details for a “Bring Your Own Device” model. While the elementary
classrooms will experience the rollout first, the secondary level is on board to proceed with a pilot next
year.
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This second phase is commissioned to prepare a 5‐year plan for instruction and learning with digital
technology. Its focus is 4‐pronged; it involved technology seamlessly woven in four standards of
teaching and learning. The four standards are planning instruction and assessing student knowledge,
engaging and providing access to knowledge for students with diverse learning styles, partnering with
families and community, and collaborating with colleagues. The various working groups include the
following:
Accessibility of Technology and the Infrastructure for Connectivity
Technology Training and Professional Development
Teacher and Student Use of Technology
Access to Internet Inside and Outside of the School Day
Members of the committee include:
Barbara J. Cataldo (Superintendent)
Kathleen Cerruti (CMHS Media Specialist)
Elaine Coleman (Parent)
Carolyn Connolly (CMHS Principal)
Jennifer deChiara (Deer Hill Principal)
Louise Demas (Assistant Superitndent for Curriculum, Instruction
and Professional Development)
Julia DeWaal (Kindergarten Teacher)
Leslie Diminnie (Osgood Librarian)
Margaret Holland (???)
Brian Host (Parent and CBC member)
Paula Jewell (CMS Science Teacher)
Robert LeCount (Osgood Principal)
Michael Lewis (Grade 5 Teacher)
Karen McDavitt (Grade 2 Teacher)
Joanne McDonald (Consultant)
Mary McGoldrick (School Committee member)
Jennifer McPhillips (Grade 1 Teacher)
Ron Menard (Chief Information Officer)
Cassandra O’Brien (Integration Technology Specialist, K‐5)
Jacqueline Potter (BCBA)
Bart Riley (Deputy Chief Information Officer)
Adam Sasso (CHS VideographyTeacher)
Sarah Shannon (Parent Susan Skeiber (Consultant)
Susan Skeiber (Consultant)
Holli Sullivan (CMS Math Teacher)
Michael Welch (CHS History Teacher)
James Willis (CHS History Teacher and Department Head)
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None of the preceding activities would be possible if not for the tireless efforts of the IT
department. This fiscal year opened with the new Chief Information Officer serving both the town and
schools. This is a shared position that has benefitted both entities. Following the hiring of CIO, Ron
Menard, a deputy CIO, Bart Riley, was hired to complement the work. Additionally, the district has
now included a data specialist and a technician to work on the nearly thousand devices that exist in the
district. This is the first time the town and schools have worked in conjunction to ensure all employees
of the town have the tools they need to perform their job requirements. Additionally, both Mr.
Menard and Mr. Riley, have worked tirelessly to create an infrastructure that will move the town
forward for the next decade. Many of the items tied to the infrastructure are a part of this year’s town
meeting. The infrastructure will permit the town to streamline programs that benefit the entire
community. For the schools, that means promoting a technological environment that offers students a
learning experience they can utilize both immediately and in the future. Most importantly, this is the
largest collaboration thus far between the town and the schools that will most assuredly benefit the
students, but will also benefit the townspeople. There is still much work around the technology rollout
that must be completed but I am happy to report the district is on its way to full implementation.
This year we entered our second year leasing school buses. Each month we have monitored the
maintenance budget as well as studied the feasibility of leasing. The School Committee and
administrators have learned much from tracking the expenses. The administration recognize that
changing our transportation structure to a lease has served the students better by provided safe and
dependable buses. The lower mileage has resulted in less repairs and contributed to a reduction in the
budget for maintenance. The district will continue to observe the financial impact of this change. Thus
far, the students have appreciated the new buses, especially during the cold days in the winter.
The Special Education Department sponsored a Wilson Language Training for twenty teachers this past
fall. Teachers were introduced to a multisensory reading program that is designed to assist any
student with decoding issues. Wilson Language Training was established in the 1980’s with the goal of
remediating students with dyslexia who had difficulty learning to read. More than 25,000 teachers
have been instructed in the area of reading using the certification program. Our teachers will now be
equipped to offer another valuable resource to our students as we expand their learning potential in
the area of literacy. Teachers are expected to finish the year‐long program with a high‐level
knowledge and skill with teaching reading and writing to all of their students. Upon completion of the
three‐day overview, eleven of those teachers participated in the year‐long training. Next year, the
district will provide a Level II training offering teachers an opportunity to expand their working
knowledge of Wilson and to provide students with greater opportunities to increase their literacy
capacity.
SEPAC (Special Education Parents Advisory Council) has been very busy this year supporting families
with special needs students. The organization built a speaker’s program that reflects the needs of
today’s student. Topics focused on this year included Brain Injury, Assistive Technology, Social
Learning, The Basics of Special Needs Planning, Looking at the Young Learner, Achieving Dreams by
Rebecca Rizoli, and Ten Traits of Effective Parents in navigating the Special Education System. Each
meeting was enlightening for the audience and the information presented was designed to assist
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parents. Also, new to the program of speakers; all presentations are now presented on 143TV. The
district is grateful for the diligent work of the SEPAC Board.
The Osgood and Deer Hill Schools undertook a grant to present PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention
Strategy) to the students in their respective schools. PBIS is a program designed around positive
approaches to working with a variety of student behavioral needs. The program emphasizes a school‐
wide support approach that includes “proactive strategies for defining, teaching, and supporting
appropriate student behaviors to create positive school environments.” The program is described as
an approach that enhances the capacity of schools as well families. Both Deer Hill and Osgood, have
chosen themes to base their program upon for student investment. The teachers in both schools were
trained at the opening of school and the administration and numerous teachers have continued on
with various types of professional development that will allow teachers to enhance and facilitate
positive behaviorally structures in their respective schools. The program has the capacity to advance
to the middle and high schools permitting a district wide approach to positive behavior. Most
importantly, PBIS is supported by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Dr.
Jennifer deChiara, Deer Hill Principal, deserves accolades for helping to bring this program to the
Cohasset Public Schools via a grant.
The Deer Hill School honored their beloved retired librarian, Margery Murphy, who passed away
August, 2015. Margery was not only a resident of Cohasset, she served in the position of Librarian for
many years at Deer Hill. Following her passing, the teachers and principal at Deer Hill desired to honor
Margery for her kindness for others, compassion for students, and passion about reading. Stories
about how she encouraged students to read, even the most reticent, were recited over and over.
Margery was a fixture at the Deer Hill School as well as in the Town of Cohasset. Members of the
faculty initiated a committee to review the possibility of naming the Deer Hill School’s library in
Margery’s honor. At the school committee in November, the committee voted 5‐0 to rename the Deer
Hill Library, the Margery Murphy Library and Media Center. A dedication was completed in February.
Around Our Schools…
Cohasset Middle‐High School has an enrollment of 846 students, evenly divided between the middle
and the high school.
The Class of 2015 had eighty‐four graduates who met or exceeded the requirements to earn the
Cohasset High School diploma. The Class of 2015 included twenty‐six members of the Joseph Osgood
Chapter of the National Honor Society. Twenty‐seven seniors distinguished themselves through
performance on MCAS testing, thereby being named John and Abigail Adams Scholars. Of those class
members, 79 intended to continue their studies at a four‐year public or private university, four
designated enrollment at a two‐year college, and two students headed off to post‐secondary
preparatory school.
Cohasset Middle‐High School is committed to preparing students for college and career readiness, and
partners with the community to organize events dedicated to that purpose. Such events this past year
included: “Articulating the College Process,” a college planning night for juniors and their
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parents/guardians held in February; “Career Night” for secondary students which was organized in
partnership with CEF, PSO, and chaired by current School Committee member Ellen Maher; and a field
trip for the entire sophomore class to the National College Fair in Boston.
The middle‐high school also recognizes that not all learning experiences need to take place in the
classroom setting. This year following the recommendation of an ad hoc committee on experiential
learning, the sixth grade camping tradition transitioned to Camp Wing. During a three day stay in
October, students challenged themselves, engaged in new experiences, and strengthened peer
relationships. Teachers and administrators were impressed by the Camp Wing staff and thought the
overall experience was beneficial.
Alongside of these targeted learning ventures is the dedication to consistent revision and review of the
middle‐high school curriculum. All disciplines are chaired by teachers who are expert in a content area,
and who work with the school administrators as members of the School‐Based Leadership Team to
chart the courses of study for Cohasset students. With the support and guidance of the Assistant
Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development, teachers are able to improve
their practice through collaboration, advanced study, and networking. The result is that the CMHS
curriculum offers students a range of options for meeting requirements, as well as the opportunity to
explore in depth those subjects which most inspire them.
The Cohasset High School Athletic Program was the 2015 recipient of the Boston Globe’s Larry Ames
for Div. 4, earned for overall excellence in athletics. This recognition was the result of the student‐
athletes who represented the district and their teams’ and coaches’ dedication. In the winter of 2015,
the Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Boys Swimming Team all won South Shore League Titles Wrestler
Matt Froio ’15 tied the school record for career victories and won his second Div. 3 State
Championship. Both tennis teams won South Shore League titles last spring, as did Girls Track & Field.
Emma Davis ‘15 finished her high school tennis career as the winningest player in Massachusetts’
history. South Shore League titles earned in the fall included Field Hockey, Football, Boys Golf and
Boys Soccer. The Boys Golf, Field Hockey, and Girls Soccer teams were all South Sectional Finalists.
Deer Hill School year began with great excitement on September 1, 2015. The enrollment, was 394
students, a decrease of 7 students over last year’s enrollment figure. As of January 2016, class sizes
range from 20 students at third and fourth grade to 24 in fifth grade classes.
The Deer Hill teachers enjoy using the classroom technology necessary to meet today’s expectations,
including interactive white boards, digital presenters, and speaker systems to support multimedia
presentation. A group of teachers committed to strengthening the school district’s capacity for
educational technology received a substantial grant from the Cohasset Education Foundation (CEF) to
include updated laptop technology for students and teacher training through MassCue (Massachusetts
Computer Using Educators). Teachers were afforded the opportunity to take graduate level courses, in
the spring of 2015, earning advanced certificates in Educational Technology. These teachers have
served as rich sources for the classroom teachers.
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Cohasset teachers were trained in promoting Executive Function Strategies and Skills. Deer Hill
teachers received a sizeable grant from the CEF to promote strategies and provide accommodations in
the classroom setting, including materials for a study group and furniture designed to help students
improve their organizational skills and sustain their focus for learning. Following the conclusion of the
grant, the teachers continued to meet into last summer allowing them to develop an on‐line digital
resource for other teachers to implement strategies to meet the executive function needs of all
students.
The Deer Hill PSO continues to support academic programs through their generosity.
Here is a sampling of program’s supported through the PSO’s efforts to bring unique and challenging
activities to the students:
“Techsploration” which began with a school‐wide assembly demonstrating the properties of
Simple Machines, and which provided individual workshop sessions to each 5th grade
classroom.
Veteran’s Day, Deer Hill continued its annual tradition of honoring our local veterans with a
ceremony and reception. Students read original essays and played patriotic music for the
guests of honor.
The Circus in Residence program returned with three professional trainers and a brand new
“German Wheel” Act! The fifth grade cohort culminated their experience in an authentic circus
performance.
“StarLab,”
“Animal Adaptations”
“Weather: Wind, Water and Temperature” from the Museum of Science,
“Tanglewood Marionettes” from Young Audiences of Massachusetts, and
“Uprising on King Street” from Theatre Espresso.
The EMC program, an enrichment program that allows the students to participate in activities that are
not a part of the regular classroom experience offers a variety of experiences. The principal has
organized the program to allow teachers to stretch their capacity as instructors and students to
attempt new skills without risk. For the last several years, individual teachers have initiated programs
around technology. Below is a sample of activities offered by the school:
“Scratch,” which is a continuation of the students’ experience in an “Hour of Code,”
“Broadcast News,” and “Documentary Film Making.” This last class was made possible by a
grant from the CEF to purchase high quality videography equipment, and
The Deer Hill Kindness Squad continues to promote our core values of kindness, respect, and
empathy with school‐wide projects, such as fundraising for local causes.
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The Joseph Osgood School educates approximately four hundred students per year in grades pre‐
kindergarten to grade two. The Pre‐Kindergarten is an integrated pre‐school model with thirty‐four
students. This year the pre‐school program offered an extended day for four‐year old students that
included a lunch bunch, social skills program with additional support included for students with
identified special needs.
This year the teachers have remained focus on increasing the technology offerings for their students.
The teachers continue to gather regularly to try new apps and software that will benefit the students.
Additionally, they take time to visit each other’s classroom as well as utilize the Integration Specialist.
Students have benefitted greatly by their dedication.
No surprise, this year’s Arts Night was a combination of museum exhibition and interactive
productivity. Walking around the school, guests could feel the depth of commitment on the part of the
Osgood students. Emily McMahon created an interactive drawing activity based on the theme of
“Harry Potter”. Students created the feel of Hogwarts Castle.
The Cohasset Public Schools are deeply indebted to the both the CEF and the PSO for their tireless
efforts to raise funds that allow our teachers to enhance their classrooms with a variety of learning
opportunities outside the scope of the curriculum. The combined monies raised by the CEF for FY15
and FY16 came to $159,131 while the PSO did their share by contributing $62,007. The district is
grateful for both organizations continued support of the district’s endeavors and look forward to a
strong relationship in the future.
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INDEX Page
Cover Photo Courtesy of Linda Fechter
In Memoriam 4‐5
Elected Officials 6‐8
Town Officers Appointed By Selectmen 9
Town Officers Appointed by Town Manager 9‐13
Boards, Commissions, Committees and Representatives
Appointed by Selectmen 13‐18
Appointed by TROIKA 19‐20
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Board of Registrars 22
Board of Selectmen 23‐26
Town Counsel 27‐29
Index, Annual Town Meeting, May 2, 2015 30
Annual Town Meeting, May 2, 2015 31‐66
Annual Town Election, May 9, 2015 67‐69
Special Town Meeting, November 2, 2015 70‐78
Vital Statistics 79
2015 Prospective Juror List 80
FINANCIAL REPORTS
Director of Finance/Town Accountant 82‐106
Treasurer/Collector 107‐126
Board of Assessors 127
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Board of Health 129
Annual Nursing Report 130‐131
Plymouth County Mosquito 132‐133
Cohasset Elder Affairs 134‐135
Cohasset Housing Authority 136‐137
LAND USE CONTROL Page
Building Department 139‐140
Planning Board 141‐145
South Shore Recycling Cooperative 146‐149
PUBLIC SAFETY
Fire Department 151‐152
Police Department 153‐168
Emergency Management 169
PUBLIC WORKS
Department of Public Works 171‐172
Facilities Department 173‐175
Sewer Commission 176
Water Commission 177‐179
GENERAL SERVICES
Paul Pratt Memorial Library 181‐189
Recreation Commission 190‐192
Historical Commission 193‐194
EDUCATION
South Shore Regional Vocational Technical School District 196‐197
Cohasset Public Schools 198‐204
INDEX 205‐206