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i Cohasset Town Report 1996 Photo courtesy of Janice C.Sargent. The replica of Minot's Light was reassembled under the auspices of the Historical Commission.The granite blocks (weighing one ton apiece)were donated by the U.S.Coast Guard and are original.The copper dome was painstakingly crafted by Herbert L.Jason,and the construction was done by volunteers with money raised from donations and sale of souvenirs.It stands guard on Government Island. Printed by Eagle Graphics,Inc. 30 Lancaster Street Boston,MA 02114 ANNUAL REPORT of the BOARD OF SELECTMEN of the FINANCIAL AFFAIRS of the TOWN OF COHASSET Reports of the School Committee and the Report of Other Town Officers FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31 1996 Town of Cohasset Incorporated 1770 Population January 1996 -7,585 Tenth Congressional District Representative Gerry E.Studds Norfolk and Plymouth Senatorial District Senator Robert L.Hedlund Third Plymouth Representational District Representative Mary Jeanette Murray,Cohasset Annual Town Meeting Last Saturday in March Election of Officers Within 35 days of the Annual Town Meeting In Memoriam MARIA R.PAPE —JANUARY 13,1996 Election Worker ELIZABETH W.WARREN —JANUARY 17,1996 Cultural Exchange Committee Historical Commission GERARD J.STANTON —MARCH 28,1996 Sewer Commissioner ELIZABETH J.FINK —APRIL 1,1996 Election Worker Teacher JOHN J.KEOHANE —MAY 31,1996 Council on Elders Affairs EDWARD P.MALLEY —AUGUST 9,1996 Superintendent of Wires SAM J.POSTBRIEF —OCTOBER 17,1996 Committee to Survey Structure &Functions of Town Government SUMNER SMITH,JR.—NOVEMBER 13,1996 Council on Elder Affairs South Shore Regional School Committee W.CHESTER BROWNE —NOVEMBER 12,1996 Cohasset Common Historic District Committee ELECTED OFFICIALS —TOWN OF COHASSET SELECTMEN —3 YEAR TERM TERM EXPIRES Peter J.Pratt 1997 Merle S.Brown 1998 Michael H.Sullivan 1998 Roseanne McMorris 1999 Nancy Roth 1999 MODERATOR —3 YEAR TERM George L.Marlette,III 1999 TOWN CLERK —3 YEAR TERM Marion L.Douglas 1999 TREASURER/COLLECTOR —3 YEAR TERM Joseph D.Buckley 1999 SCHOOL COMMITTEE —3 YEAR TERM Joanne T.Chittick 1997 James C.Kirk 1997 Maureen E.Jerz 1998 Ralph Kidder 1998 Richard Shea 1999 TRUSTEES PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY —3 YEAR TERM Ann C.Bowdoin 1997 Agnes McCann 1997 Patience G.Towle 1997 June S.Hubbard 1998 Sarah R.Pease 1998 Barbara M.Power 1998 Sheila S.Evans 1999 Doris R.McNulty 1999 Roger L.Lowe 1999 ASSESSORS —3 YEAR TERM Michael C.Patrolia 1997 Ross W.Rosano ,1998 James W.Lagrotteria 1999 BOARD OF HEALTH —3 YEAR TERM AlixR White 1997 Thomas C.Cook 1998 Kevin M.Ulmer 1999 COHASSET HOUSING AUTHORITY —5 YEAR TERM Ralph Peroncello 1997 Mary Grassie 1999 Stephen F.Wigmore 2000 John D.Muncey 2001 Richard J.Silvia (appointed by Governor)term to expire July 28,1997 PLANNING BOARD —5 YEAR TERM Alfred S.Moore,Jr.1997 Robert H.Sturdy 1998 William J.Good 1999 John F.O'Toole 2000 Terry J.Atherton 2001 RECREATION COMMISSION —5 YEAR TERM James E.Carroll 1997 Peter G.Laugelle 1997 Mary K.Muncey 1997 Richard Barrow 1998 Shelanne S.Durkin 1999 Stephen Endris 2000 Thomas Wigmore 2001 SEWER COMMISSIONERS —3 YEAR TERM R.Gary Vanderweil,Jr.1997 Henry A.Rattenbury 1998 Edward M.Guild 1999 WATER COMMISSIONERS —3 YEAR TERM Frederick R.Koed 1997 Robert E.Kasameyer 1998 Richard D.Muncey 1999 TOWN OFFICERS APPOINTED BY SELECTMEN ADA COORDINATOR TERM EXPIRES Robert M.Egan EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Gregory J.Doyon (to 11/13/96)1996 TOWN ACCOUNTANT J.Michael Buckley,Jr.1998 TOWN ADMINISTRATOR Gregory J.Doyon (appointed 1 1/14/95)1996 CHIEF OF POLICE Brian W.Noonan 1996 SERGEANTS OF POLICE UNDER CIVIL SERVICE Robert W.Jackson David J.Pomarico John C.Conte David C.Cogill (appointed 11/13/95) PATROLMEN UNDER CIVIL SERVICE Richard G.Abbadessa,Jr. Lawrence D.Ainslie Carmelo Conte Thomas O.DaSilva Frederick H.Grassie Clifton B.Jones Paul J.Laugelle Gregory J.Lennon Lisa M.Matos Shellee L.Peters John H.Small Jeffrey R.Treanor Richard Yocum LOCKUP KEEPERS Brian W.Noonan Robert W.Jackson ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER William P.Quigley (term expired)1996 Kathleen M.McGuire (appointed 9/1/96)1997 D.P.W.SUPERINTENDENT Harold W.Litchfield (appointed 4/1/96)1999 DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Arthur H.Lehr,Jr. FIRE CHIEF Roger W.Lincoln 19% HAZARDOUS WASTE COORDINATOR Roger W.Lincoln FIRE DEPARTMENT UNDER CIVIL SERVICE James Lee Gurry Captain James P.Runey Captain Robert D.Silvia Captain Mark H.Trask Captain Paul T.Bilodeau Firefighter John T.Boswell III Firefighter EMT James F.Curley Firefighter Edward M.Corbo Firefighter John J.Dockray Firefighter EMT Thomas P.Finegan Firefighter James E.Fiori Firefighter Thomas G.Heman (resigned 1996)Firefighter EMT William T.Litchfield Firefighter Francis X.Mahoney,Jr.Firefighter Matthew B.Marr Firefighter Paul F.McGaffigan (retired 1996)Firefighter Robert R Protulis Firefighter EMT Wilham J.ProtuUs Firefighter Randall W.Rosano Firefighter Edward J.Struzik Firefighter Eric Wenzlow Firefighter EMT James R Curley Firefighter John J.Dockray Firefighter EMT FOREST WARDEN Roger W.Lincoln BUILDING INSPECTOR/ZONING OFFICER Robert M.Egan 1999 PLUMBING AND GAS INSPECTOR (appointed by Building Inspector) William Higgins (appointed 1 1/30/95)1996 SUPERINTENDENT OF WIRES Stephen F Wigmore 1997 TOWN COUNSEL Richard A.Henderson (resigned 3/15/%)19% Paul R.DeRensis (appointed 3/4/96)1997 WATER RESTRICTION ENFORCEMENT OFFICER William D.McAuliffe 1996 SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Paul L.Migliaccio 1997 KEEPER OF TOWN CLOCK Noel A.Ripley 1997 MEASURER OF WOOD AND BARK Lot E.Bates,Jr.1997 Paul L.Migliaccio 1997 DIRECTOR OF VETERANS'AFFAIRS AND BURIAL AGENT Noel A.Ripley 1997 CONSTABLE Maria A.Plante 1997 INSPECTOR OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS Robert M.Egan 1999 Roger W.Lincoln FENCE VIEWERS Grace A.Donohue 1997 KearinA.Dunn 1997 HARBOR MASTER John H.Winters III ASSISTANT HARBOR MASTERS Clifford J.Dickson 1998 David R.Marks,Jr.1998 Thomas W.Wigmore 1998 Robert D.Baggs (Temp.)1997 Christy J.Tarantino,Jr.(Temp.)1997 SHELLFISH CONSTABLE Clifford J.Dickson 1999 Rocco F.Laugelle,Deputy 1999 John H.Winters III,Deputy Robert D.Baggs,Temp.Asst.Harbor Master,Deputy TOWN ARCHIVIST David H.Wadsworth 1997 CUSTODL^N OF TOWN HALL Pauline J.Litchfield (retired 9/16/96) BOARD OF TREE,PARK AND CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS Members of the Board of Selectmen TREE,PARK AND CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENT Peter G.Laugelle 1998 CARETAKER Herbert L.Marsh -Woodside,Beechwood,Perkins,and Cedar Street Cemeteries BOARDS,COMMISSIONS,COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN ADVISORY BOARD ON COUNTY EXPENDITURES Merle S.Brown 1997 ARTS LOTTERY COUNCIL Allison S.Moskow,Co-Chairman 1997 Nancy D.Connolly,Co-Chairman 1998 Susan DeMichele 1997 E.Sine Pounder 1997 Paula M.Kozol 1997 Harold E.Coughlin 1997 Jane L.O'Brien 1998 Delia DiBenedetto (term expired)1996 CABLE TV COUNCIL Robert D.Hillman 1999 Thomas W.Wigmore (Recreation)1997 Macjorie A.Murphy (School)1998 Elizabeth J.Maree (Citizen)1997 Patience G.Towle (Library)1997 CALL FIREFIGHTERS COMMITTEE Bruce W.Pratt Robert D.Silvia CEMETERY STUDY COMMITTEE Joseph L.Jerz,Chairman James H.Oilman Julianna D.Hassan Joseph M.Curley Glenn A.Pratt CIVILIAN DISPATCH COMMITTEE Brian W.Noonan —Police Chief Roger W.Lincoln —Fire Chief Gregory J.Doyon —Town Administrator CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE OFFICER Gregory J.Doyon COHASSET COMMON HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION James M.Sandell,Chairman (AIA architect)1995 Donald J.Evans (District resident).Chairman 1996 Marian C.Atkinson (District resident)1998 David Buick (District resident)1997 James M.Sandell (AIA architect)1995 Gail Parks (Alternate-District resident)1997 Mary Jane Larson (District resident)1997 Mary C.Hartshome (Historical Society)1998 Jacqueline B.Clark (licensed realtor)1997 Richard E.Horn (Alternate)1997 COMPUTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE Gary R.Garber 1998 Mary E.McElroy 1998 Richard W.Swanborg,Jr.1998 Guido J.Risi (ex-officio ) J.Michael Buckley,Jr.(ex-ofFicio) CONSERVATION COMMISSION Veneta P.Roebuck,Chairman 1998 Jeffrey C.Waal,Vice Chairman 1997 Thomas J.Callahan 1999 Roseanne Marmo McMorris (resigned 4/8/96)1997 John Kent Bryant 1999 Edward S.Graham,Jr.1998 Susan G.Cope 1997 James G.Dedes (Associate)1997 Michael H.Dick (Associate)1997 DISABILITIES,COMMISSION ON (formerly Handicapped Commission) Michele A.Buckley,Chairman 1999 Helen C.Nothnagle 1997 Christopher Laugelle 1998 Linda M.Ingram 1997 Helen Greenblatt 1997 Frances F Andrews 1997 Austin L.Aheam,Jr.(Council on Elder Affairs rep.)1999 10 DRUG AND ALCOHOL COMMITTEE H.William Adams III,Co-Chairman 1999 Craig D.Muir,Co-Chairman 1997 Eleanor M.Waal 1997 Keith F.Knowles (resigned)1996 Linda J.McCarthy 1996 Mary P.Mack 1997 Clark Chatterton (School Committee representative)1997 David C.Cogill (Police Dept.representative)1996 Diane Erlandson-Perkinson (resigned)1996 William D.McAuliffe 1996 Alexandra Creighton 1996 Elisabeth Kidder 1996 Margo E.Aikens 1999 Ronald R Hammer,Jr.1999 Susanne J.Thompson 1999 ELDER AFFAIRS,COUNCIL ON (formerly Aging,Council on) Joseph D.Buckley,Chairman 1999 Anna A.Abbruzzese,Vice Chairman 1998 Austin E O'Toole,Treasurer 1997 T Gerard Keating 1997 Linda J.McCarthy 1998 Austin L.Aheam,Jr.1999 John T.Wilson,Jr.1997 John R Conroy 1998 Mary H.Aheam (Representative) Ann K.Hublitz (Representative) Jane H.Hamilton (Associate) Dorothea C.Bjorkgren (Associate) Margaret M.Bates (resigned 4/10/96)1996 Patricia F.Sargent 1999 FAIR HOUSING COMMITTEE (under reorganization as of April 2,1990) FUEL TANK COMMITTEE Brian W.Noonan Roger W.Lincoln Michael H.Sullivan Peter G.Laugelle,Tree and Park Supt.(ex-officio) Harold W.Litchfield,Highway Surveyor (ex-officio) GOVERNMENT ISLAND STUDY COMMITTEE Hamilton T.Tewksbury,Chairman 1998 Richard P.Barrow 1998 Robert M.Davenport 1999 11 GOVERNMENT ISLAND STUDY COMMITTEE (continued) Noel A.Ripley 1997 James R.Bonetti 1997 Constance M.Afshar 1997 John H.Winters III,Harbor Master (ex-officio ) HAGERTY PROPERTY ACQUISITION COMMITTEE Alfred S.Moore,Jr.,Chairman Hamilton T.Tewksbury Veneta R Roebuck Richard R Barrow John Pfaffmann James Russell Bonetti Paul M.Sheerin,Jr. Paul L.Pattison John F.O'Brien Herbert L.Jason Robert V.Davenport Joseph F.Migliaccio David H.Wadsworth (resigned 4/24/96) Maxwell R.Pounder HARBOR COMMITTEE John F.Bertolami,Chairman (Independent)1997 Domenic M.Baccari (Sailing Club)1999 Lorren S.Gibbons (Commercial Fisherman)1997 Shelanne S.Durkin (Recreation Commission)1999 Scott A.T.Herzog (Commercial Fisherman)1999 Peter J.Wood (Citizen-at-Large)1997 Gail Parks (Citizen-at-Large)1997 John W Brister (Yacht Club)1998 John H.Winters III (Harbor Master -ex-officio) HEALTH INSURANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Linda A.Shultz Randall W.Rosano Boyd J.Livingston Sally A.Lincoln Richard B.Abbadessa,Jr. Raymond Levine Ernest J.Sullivan (non-voting,retired) HISTORICAL COMMISSION Noel A.Ripley,Chairman 1998 David H.Wadsworth 1997 Barbara L.Dillon 1999 Hamilton T.Tewksbury 1998 Wigmore A.Pierson 1996 Rebecca Bates-McArthur 1999 Ellen M.Freda 1997 12 HOUSING PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE Chartis B.Langmaid,Chairman Rev.Gary A.Ritts Lois H.Weltman Edward T.Mulvey Robert K.Dennis Dorothea C.Bjorkgren Peter J.Logan C.Christopher Ford INSURANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Samuel W.Wakeman,Chairman Robert C.Ernst,Jr. Robert J.Murphy INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Diarmuid O'Connell Robert M.Davenport Brian J.McKenney MASS.TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TO REPRESENT THE TOWN OF COHASSET IN THE GREATER BOSTON REGION Louis R Eaton,Jr. MEMORIAL OVERSEERS COMMITTEE Merle S.Brown (Selectman) Noel A.Ripley (Veterans'Agent) Domenic M.Baccari (VFW) Robert D.Silvia (Cohasset Military Memorial,Inc.) H.Edward Brennock,Jr.(American Legion) METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE Martha K.Gjesteby Jan.1997 MILLIKEN FIELD CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE Lawrence J.Mitchell Wayne Sawchuk Stephen C.Endris Laurence M.Mitchell Henry A.Rattenbury R.Gary Vanderweil Joel Antellini (ex-officio ) R.Lawrence Shultz Ralph D.Kidder MOSQUITO CONTROL COMMITTEE Charles Gainor AUx P.White Vincent R Dunn (resigned 2/29/96) 13 MOSQUITO CONTROL COMMITTEE (continued) Donna P.French Elsa Miller (resigned 1/28/96) Edwin H.Tebbetts Diane S.Hill CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER Gregory J.Doyon PRIVATE WAYS COMMITTEE David H.Wadsworth (Citizen) Benjamin R Curley,Jr.(Citizen) Robert H.Sturdy (Planning Board) Henry A.Rattenbury (Sewer Commission) Ross W.Rosano (Board of Assessors) Harold W.Litchfield,D.RW.Supt. Gregory J.Doyon,Town Admr. PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE BUILDING COMMITTEE Terry J.Atherton John J.Riley Bruce A.Edmonds Benjamin S.Blake Harold W.Litchfield Peter G.Laugelle Carl A.Sestito Garry W.Gardner RECYCLING COMMITTEE Arthur L.Lehr,Jr.,Chairman Merle S.Brown John F.Hubbard Alix R White David Bigley Luther S.Leighton Eunice L.Brownell Glen A.Tracy John K.McNabb,Jr. Melvin Waldfogel REGISTRARS OF VOTERS Judith R Volungis 1997 Margaret R.Charles 1998 Dorothea Parmenter 1999 Marion L.Douglas,Town Clerk SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE Laurence J.Mitchell (term expired)1996 David M.Kneeland 1999 14 STRAITS POND COMMITTEE Harvey Kertzman Merle R.Graham J.Anson Whealler TOWN HISTORY COMMITTEE (established under Art.25,Special Town Meeting,Oct.28,1996) Wigmore A.Pierson,Chairman Lot E.Bates Rebecca M.Bates-McArthur David H.Wadsworth Ellen M.Freda Noel A.Ripley Mary M.Hochkeppel Ernest J.Grassey Virginia L.Najmi Henry A.Rattenbury Lucille McLoughlin WATER RESOURCES PROTECTION COMMITTEE (established under Article 46,Annual Town Meeting 1994) John K.McNabb,Jr. Mark B.Bell James C.Kinch Dean Rizzo John R Rafferty John K.Bryant,ex-officio (Conservation Commission rep.) Thomas C.Cook,ex-officio (Board of Health rep.) Frederick R.Koed,ex-officio (Water Commission rep.) John D.Chapman,ex-officio (Drainage Advisory Committee rep.) WOMPATUCK STATE PARK ADVISORY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES Donald B.Kennedy Laurence J.Mitchell John F.Hubbard,Liaison to GSA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Mark G.DeGiacomo,Chairman 1999 Myma Putziger,Chairman (term expired)1996 S.Woodworth Chittick,Associate 1998 Barbara M.Power 1998 J.Anson Whealler,Associate 1999 Donald L.DeMichele,Associate 1997 Benjamin H.Lacy,Associate 1999 15 TOWN OFFICERS APPOINTED BY AUTHORITIES OTHER THAN BOARD OF SELECTMEN ASSISTANT TOWN TREASURER Sally A.Lincoln ASSISTANT TOWN CLERK Jacquelyn R.McGuire ASSISTANT TOWN COLLECTOR Linda M.Litchfield CHIEF LIBRARIAN Richard E.Hayes EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AUTHORITY Marilyn A.LeBlanc HEALTH AGENT Joseph R.Godzik,V.M.D. RECREATION DIRECTOR (Appointed by Recreation Commission Under Article 54, May 1976 Town Meeting) John M.Worley SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Stephen E.Hart BOARDS,COMMITTEES,COMMISSIONS, REPRESENTATIVES APPOINTED BY AUTHORITIES OTHER THAN BOARD OF SELECTMEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Roger S.Whitley,Chairman ^ 1998 Michael T.Putziger 1996 Deborah S.Cook 1997 Kenneth Ingber 1997 Richard F.Flynn 1996 Leland H.Jenkins 1999 Daniel S.Evans 1997 Carol L.Martin 1998 Richard J.Avery 1999 16 BY-LAW COMMITTEE W.Roger Nast 1998 Louis F.Eaton,Jr.1997 Jacqueline M.Dormitzer 1998 Marion L.Douglas,Town Clerk (ex-officio ) Paul R.DeRensis,Town Counsel (ex-officio ) CAPITAL BUDGET COMMITTEE Mark A.Baker,Chairman 1997 G.Robert Jackson 1997 George S.Kovach,Jr.(resigned 2/18/96)1996 Samuel C.Pease 1998 Kenneth R.Warner (resigned 7/22/96)1999 David B.Coleman 1996 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD Eileen M.Corbett 1998 Maxwell R.Pounder 1999 Kathleen R.Fox 1997 Robert C.Hunter 1999 Josiah Stevenson 1999 Robert A.Stansell 1998 Robert M.Egan,Building Inspector (ex-officio) DRAINAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Lyle E.Branagan 1996 Boyd J.Livingston 1996 John D.Chapman 1996 COMMITTEE TO SURVEY STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS OF TOWN GOVERNMENT Louis Simeone 1996 Stacey V.Weaver 1999 Lillian M.Curiey 1997 Diana D.Komet 1996 Anne P.Swanborg 1997 William Lean,Jr.1997 Paul M.Donovan 1997 Sam Postbrief 1999 Richard B.Colbum 1998 Steven Kalus 1999 17 PERSONNEL COMMITTEE John M.Seavey (term expired)1996 Denise Perez-Botts 1999 Michael E.Tetreault (resigned 2/12/96)1997 James F.Blackington 1998 Raymond J.Kasperowicz 1999 Dean Rizzo 1999 Michael L.Rosen 1999 RECYCLING COMMITTEE Arthur L.Lehr,Jr.,Chairman Merle S.Brown John F.Hubbard REGIONAL REFUSE DISPOSAL PLANNING COMMITTEE (established under Article 63,Annual Town Meeting 1991) Alix P.White John K.McNabb,Jr. SCHOOL FACILITIES COMMITTEE (Established under Article 42,Annual Town Meeting 1960.Appointed by the Moderator and Article 33 of Annual Town Meeting 1975.) APPOINTED BY MODERATOR John A.Calabro (resigned 3/29/96)1995 Robert G.Beggan,Chairman 1997 Russell D.Whitney 1996 James M.Sandell 1999 Adrienne MacCarthy 1999 APPOINTED BY SELECTMEN Richard J.Silvia (resigned 6/30/96)1997 David J.Chase 1999 Patricia C.Chase 1997 Mary M.Goodwin 1999 APPOINTED BY SCHOOL COMMITTEE Elizabeth M.Bates 1996 Allen R DeVito 1996 Robert Spofford 1997 Robert DriscoU SIDEWALK STUDY COMMITTEE APPOINTED BY SELECTMEN Peter H.Pearce,Chairman APPOINTED BY HIGHWAY SURVEYOR Peter G.Laugelle Mary L.Snow 18 APPOINTED BY MODERATOR Edward E.Fegreus,Jr. TITLE FIVE TRANSITION STUDY COMMITTEE (formerly Cesspool Study Committee) APPOINTED BY BOARD OF HEALTH Mark B.Bell,Chairman Chartis B.Langmaid David M.Kneeland Thomas C.McMahon Manuel E.Salvador Edward J.Connolly J.Anson Whealler 19 GENERAL GOVERNMENT TOWN ARCHIVIST The Town's Public Records Archive vault at Town Hall continued to grow during 1996 with more offices and committees placing their permanent Public Records in the central vault repository.Modem computer-generated records tend to require more shelf space than older types of records,and diminishing available vault space must be a future concern in the storage of Cohasset's state-mandated Public Records.Preliminary work is underway to transfer the Archivist's inventory list of vault books and papers into a com- puter database with the goal of integrating the archival inventory of modem and historical Public Records into the Town's mainframe computer in the near future. Respectfully submitted. David H.Wadsworth Town Archivist 20 REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK SPECIAL TOWN MEETING JANUARY 22.1996 At the Special Town Meeting held on Monday,January 22,1996 at the Cohasset High School Sullivan Gymnasium at 7:30 p.m.the following articles were contained in the warrant and acted upon as recorded. Checkers appointed and sworn in by the Town Clerk,Marion L.Douglas,at 7:00 p.m.were Jacquelyn McGuire,Janice Rosano and Deborah Protulis. Tellers appointed by the Moderator,George Marlette,III were Constance Jones, Grace Tuckerman,Arthur Lehr and Raymond Buckley. The Moderator called the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m.and a quorum of 100 was present at that time.He had examined the call of the meeting and found it to be in order. The number of registered voters checked in on the voting lists totaled 579.The Moderator called the pledge of allegiance. Seven voters appealed the Moderator's decision of ordering a secret ballot for Article 2.A hand count was taken.In favor of the appeal:Yes 148;No 370.Vote will be by secret ballot. At this time the Moderator recognized Mary Jeanette Murray,State Representative and Robert Hedlund,State Senator. ARTICLE 1.To see if the Town will vote to approve an increase in the sewer use charges to be effective February 1,1996 as set forth in the following table. Item Present Fee Proposed Fee First 1,095 cubic feet per $28.91 — quarter (minimum charge) Connection fee per quarter —$35.00 Charge per 100 cubic feet of flow $2.91 $3.70 MOVED:That there be an increase in the sewer use charges to be effective February 1,1996,as set forth in the following table: Item Present Fee Proposed Fee First 1,095 cubic feet per $28.91 — quarter (minimum charge) Connection fee per quarter —$35 00 Charge per 100 cubic feet $2.91 $3.70 Amendment offered by Roy Fitzsimmons: MOVED:That the main motion under Article 1 be amended as follows:By striking the proposed connection fee of $35 and substituting the figure $70 and by deleting the pro- posed charge of $3.70 charge per cubic feet of flow and substituting the figure of $7.40. Vote on amendment.Motion is defeated. Vote on main motion.Main motion is adopted. ARTICLE 2.To see if the town will raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds or borrow the sum of thirteen million nine hundred eighty-five thousand and no/100 21 ($13,985,000.00)Dollars for the purpose of planning,designing and constructing an ele- mentary school on land owned by the Town of Cohasset off Sohier Street known as "Deer Hill";an on-site sewage treatment plant to serve both the school to be constructed and the existing Deer Hill School,and additions and renovations to the existing Deer Hill School. MOVED:That Thirteen Million,Nine Hundred Eighty-five Thousand and no/100 ($13,985,000.00)Dollars is appropriated for planning,designing and constructing an ele- mentary school on land owned by the Town of Cohasset off Sohier Street known as "Deer Hill",an on-site sewage treatment plant to serve both the school to be constructed and the existing Deer Hill School,and additions and renovations to the existing Deer Hill School, to meet this appropriation the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen is authorized to borrow Thirteen Million,Nine Hundred Eighty-five Thousand and no/100 ($13,985,000.00)Dollars under Chapter 44 of the General Laws or Chapter 645 of the Acts of 1948 as amended,and that the School Facilities Committee acting as the School Building Committee and/or the School Committee be and they hereby are authorized to take any other action necessary to carry out this project,provided,however,that this vote shall not take effect until the Town votes to exempt from the limitation on total taxes imposed by G.L.c.59,S 21C (Proposition 2-1/2)amounts required to pay the principal of and interest on the borrowing authorized by this vote. A secret ballot was taken.A 2/3 vote is required.Yes 427;No 105.Motion is adopted. MOVED by Richard Henderson,Town Counsel,that this meeting be dissolved. Motion voted unanimously at 11:30 p.m. A True Record,Attest: Marion L.Douglas Town Clerk SPECIAL TOWN ELECTION FEBRUARY 10.1996 Polls opened at 8 a.m.Closed at 6 p.m. Total Voters —2,336 Percent —46.2% Total Absentee Voters --230 Pet.1 —130 Pet.2—100 Election officers were sworn in by the Town Clerk,Marion L.Douglas,at 7:45 a.m. They were as follows: Domenic Baccari Kathleen Rhodes Jean Thompson Jacquelyn R.McGuire Grace Tuckerman Anthony Finegan Katherine Lincoln Alba Crossen Janice Rosano Deborah Protulis Fred Koed Avis Sweeney Ruth Pratt Elizabeth H.Logan 22 Proposition 2-1/2 question Debt Exclusion Shall the Town of Cohasset be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposi- tion two and one-half,so called,the amounts required to pay for the bonds to be issued in order to finance planning,designing and constructing an elementary school on land owned by the Town of Cohasset off Sohier Street known as "Deer Hill,"an on-site sewage treat- ment plant to serve both the school to be constructed and the existing Deer Hill School, and additions and renovations to the existing Deer Hill School? Pctl Pet.2 Total Yes (4)606 528 1134 No (5)537 625 1162 Blanks/Overvotes 13 27 40 1156 1180 2336 The polls closed at 6 p.m.The results were declared at 8 p.m. A True Record Attest: Marion L.Douglas Town Clerk PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY MARCH 5.1996 Polls opened at 7 a.m.and closed at 8 p.m. Total voters —1063;Percent —21% Total absentee voters —39;Percent —1% Breakdown of absentees (Pre.1;18 -R;22 -D) (Pre.2;14 -R;17 -D) Election officers sworn in by the Town Clerk,Marion L.Douglas,at 6:45 a.m. were as follows: Domenic Baccari Eileen Corbett Elizabeth Logan Avis Sweeney Jean Thompson Grace Tuckerman Gertrude Waldfogel Alba Crossen Katherine Lincoln Anthony Finegan Deborah Protulis Carla Getto locratic Party -(228) lidential Preference Pre.1 Pre.2 Total Bill Clinton (5)61 107 168 Lyndon H.LaRouche,Jr.(6)4 5 9 No Preference (7)2 4 6 Blanks 25 20 45 Total 92 136 228 23 state Committee Man Pre.l Pre.2 Total Frederick R.Koed (11)63 115 178 Blanks 29 21 50 Total 92 136 228 State Committee Woman Karen F.Detellis(15)23 44 67 Ann M.Federico (16)45 62 107 Blanks 24 30 54 Total 92 136 228 Town Committee Group (for whole group)(22)32 60 92 Roseann Marmo McMorris (23)55 87 142 Randall E.Nash (24)39 76 115 Margaret R.Charles (25)50 92 142 Chartis B.Langmaid (26)50 82 132 Carol A.Barrett (27)42 67 109 Dorothea C.Bjorkgren (28)37 70 107 Donna R French (29)40 75 115 James F.French (30)37 74 111 Mary Murphy Goodwin (31)45 77 122 Ronald Goodwin (32)50 89 139 Daniel J.Kearney (33)39 80 119 Susan Kent (34)33 68 101 Dorothy A.Keville (35)39 70 109 Frederick R.Koed (36)50 92 142 Patricia A.Laugelle (37)50 83 133 Agnes McCann (38)36 71 107 Donna J.McGee (39)50 89 139 David J.McMorris (40)43 75 118 John K.McNabb,Jr.(41)49 78 127 Julie D.McNabb (42)46 73 119 Ellynn Packard (43)40 75 115 John Packard (44)51 70 121 Maria A.Plante (45)48 78 126 Mary D.Richard (46)40 69 109 Gerry E.Studds (47)59 94 153 Edwin H.Tebbetts (48)50 80 130 Barbara Valovic (49)35 63 98 Patricia Anne Walsh (50)52 84 136 Diane S.Hill (51)36 69 105 Robert W.Hill (52)38 68 106 Jean M.Salvador (53)40 74 114 Mary 0.Kelly (54)38 80 118 Ann K.Whelan (55)44 80 124 24 Republican Party -(835) Presidential Preference Richard G.Lugar (5) Morry Taylor (6) Phil Gramm (7) Patrick Buchanan (8) Bob Dole (9) Steve Forbes (10) Lamar Alexander (11) Alan Keyes (12) Robert K.Doman (13) No Preference (14) Overvote Blanks Total State Committee Woman Paula E.Logan (29) Blanks Total State Committee Man Thomas J.Barry (22) William J.McClory (23) Blanks/Overvote Total Town Committee Group (for whole group)(41) Mark A.Baker (42) Patricia C.Buckley (43) R.Murray Campbell (44) Lillian M.Curiey (45) F.Roy Fitzsimmons (46) John R.Ranagan (47) Janet R.Fogarty (48) Beth E.Marsden Gilman (49) Martha K.Gjesteby (50) William R.Grimm (51) Juliette D.Guild (52) Peter S.Guild (53) Lenora C.Jenkins (54) Paula E.Logan (55) Peter H.Pearce (56) George L.Marlette,HI (57) Barbara A.Meehan (58) Christy P Mihos (59) Jean M.Muir (60) Mary Jeanette Murray (61) Kevin F.O'Donnell (62) Nancy H.O'Toole (63) Pre.l Pre.2 Total 11 8 19 1 1 2 58 63 121 222 201 423 58 38 96 21 31 52 10 10 20 1 1 6 6 12 2 2 4 69 16 85 458 377 835 353 283 636 105 94 199 458 377 835 238 177 415 94 79 173 126 121 247 458 377 835 151 123 ^274 190 139 329 236 186 422 208 167 375 199 161 360 205 180 385 196 158 354 169 130 299 189 143 332 236 192 428 184 151 335 236 170 406 226 166 392 183 146 329 278 199 477 218 155 373 203 153 356 206 168 374 249 178 427 210 170 380 306 233 539 207 175 382 202 178 380 25 212 148 360 192 155 347 197 149 346 199 166 365 202 164 366 210 159 369 189 137 326 244 163 407 181 148 329 202 146 348 178 136 314 172 135 307 173 150 323 Town Committee (continued)Pre.1 Pre.2 Total Samuel R.Pease (64) Douglas R.Peck (65) Dennis L.Roth (66) Matthew R.Steele (67) Grace R.Tuckerman (68) Judith P Volungis (69) George B.Watts,Jr.(70) Edward R Woods (71) Robert B.Spofford (72) Avis M.Sweeney (73) Michael A.Gangemi (74) Carolyn S.Boudreau (75) Janice Francis Young (76) Libertarian Party Presidential Preference Harry Browne (5) Rick Tompkins (6) IrwinSchiff(7) No Preference (8) Blanks Total State Conunittee Man State Committee Woman Town Conmiittee The polls closed at 8 p.m.and the results were declared at 9 p.m. A True Record,Attest: Marion L.Douglas Town Clerk 26 MARCH 30,1996 INDEX FOR ANNUAL &SPECIAL TOWN MEETING ARTICLE NO.DESCRIPTION OF ARTICLE 1.Act on reports.Adopted. 2.Hear report of Committees.Adopted. 3.Fix salaries &compensation.Adopted. 4.Amend Personnel Classification Bylaw.Adopted. 5.Set salaries of Town Officials.Adopted. SPECLVL TOWN MEETING 1.Fund unpaid bills.Adopted. 2.Supplement FY96 appropriations.Adopted. 3.Fund Administration of State Wetlands Protection Act.Adopted. 4.Approve Intermunicipal Agreement with Hull to Sewer Straits Pond/ Hull Street.Adopted. 5.Approve Intermunicipal Agreement with Hingham to Sewer Straits Pond/Hull Street area.Approved. 6.Fund evaluation and treatment of Town's wastewater.Adopted. 7.Fund repairs to wastewater system.Adopted. 8.Authorize application for loan for funding repairs to wastewater system.Adopted. 9.Authorize assessment of betterments &sewer user fees.Adopted. 10.Authorize acquisition of easements for Straits Pond Wastewater Collection System.Adopted. 11.Petition the legislature to authorize maintenance of pipelines through portions of Hull and/or Hingham.Adopted. 12.Fund overtime for Fire Dept.Adopted. 13.Fund purchase of 4-wheel drive multipurpose machine for the DPW. Adopted. 14.Fund the planning &designing of a new elementary school.Adopted. 15.Fund the planning,designing &constructing of a new elementary school.Adopted. 16.Fund Open Space and Recreation Plan.Adopted. ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 6.Assume liability for work of Dept.Environmental Management. Adopted. 7.Borrow money in anticipation of revenue.Adopted. 8.Acquire Turkey Hill land.Adopted. 9.Fund replacement account for capital expenditure for Water Dept. Adopted, 10.Fund expenses for town's share of SS Regional Refuse Disposal Bd. Adopted. 1 1 . Adopt MGL Ch.1 48,s 26H —sprinklers in lodging/boarding houses. Adopted. 12.Fund repairing fences.Adopted. 13.Consider "Pay per Bag"system.Indefinitely postponed. 27 14.Install air conditioning at Library.Adopted. 15.File legislation to permit office of Treasurer/Collector to be appointed.Adopted. 16.Amend bylaw to limit terms of committee members.Defeated. 17.Rezone new highway business district.Indefinitely postponed. 18.Amend Zoning bylaw to allow flag poles in excess of 35 feet. Defeated. 19.Authorize sale of Hagerty Property.Defeated. 20.Rezone portion of Hagerty property as Residential A.Indefinitely postponed. 21.Form committee to invesfigate putting Osgood School back on tax rolls.Adopted. 22.Fund purchase of school buses.Indefinitely postponed. 23.Fund remodeling of auditorium &gym at CHS.Indefinitely postponed. 24.Accept easement for existing storm drain at 365 No.Main St. Adopted. 28 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MARCH 30.1996 At the Annual Town Meeting and the Special Town Meeting held on March 30, 1996 at the Cohasset High School Sullivan Gymnasium the following articles were con- tained in the warrant and acted upon as follows. Checkers previously appointed for entrance by the Selectmen and sworn in by the Town Clerk,Marion L.Douglas,at 9:30 a.m.were Jacquelyn McGuire,Deborah Protulis, Janice Rosano,Kathleen Rhodes,Margaret Heman,Carla Getto,and Jean Thompson. Tellers appointed by the Moderator,George L.Marlette,III,were Constance Jones, Louise Flint,Arthur Lehr,Raymond Buckley,Arthur Morgenstem and Douglas Peck. The Moderator called the meeting to order at 10:25 a.m.and a quorum of 100 was present at that time.He had examined the call of the meeting and found it to be in order. The registered voters checked in on the voting list totaled 843.The Rev.Gains from the First Parish Church gave the invocation. Members of Boy Scout Troop 28 called the pledge of allegiance. ARTICLE 1.To act upon the reports of the various Town Officers as printed in the Annual Town Report for 1995. MOVED:That the reports of the various officers,as printed in the Annual Town Report for 1995,be accepted. Motion is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 2.To hear the reports of any Committee heretofore chosen and act thereon. MOVED:That the reports of any committee heretofore chosen be heard and accepted and that the committee continue in office. A report of the Capital Budget Committee was given by Mark Baker. Motion is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 3.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,for the ensuing fiscal year. 29 APPENDIX A ADVISORY COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS,ARTICLE 3 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING.MARCH 30.1996 Dept Appropriation Approp.Expended Approp.Requested Recomm. No.Account Fiscal 1995 Fiscal 1995 Fiscal 1996 Fiscal 1997 Fiscal 1997 GENERAL GOVERNMENT 114 Moderator: Personal Services 1 1 1 1 1 122 Selectmen: Personal Services 55,836 55,834 5,500 5,500 5,500 General Expenses 7,875 7,775 7,875 7,925 7,925 Equipment Rental 7,700 7,700 8,400 10,250 10,250 Collective Bargaining 11,540 7,028 10,000 5,000 5,000 Midge Control 2,000 2,000 2,000 5,000 5,000 129 Executive Secretary: Personal Services 56,755 56,462 56,482 56,482 56,482 Town Hall Clerical 276,815 267,074 267,074 General Expenses 1,635 1,314 1,635 1,635 1,635 131 Advisory Committee: General Expenses 335 195 335 345 345 133 Reserve Fund: Reserve Fund 80,000 80,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 135 Town Accountant: Personal Services 77,028 77,019 42,426 45,233 45,233 General Expenses 2,000 1,479 2,000 2,480 2,480 Capital Outlay 700 695 Central Computer 9,665 6,378 12,550 10,425 10,425 141 Assessors: Personal Services 73,209 73,209 43,931 46,137 46,137 General Expenses 13,156 12,877 18,556 18,430 18,130 Capital Outlay 2,000 2,000 Revaluation 5,000 5,000 15,000 145 Treasurer-Collector: Personal Services 97,578 96,924 40,627 40,627 40,627 General Expenses 20,100 20,099 19,745 21,325 21,325 Capital Outlay 2,100 2,084 500 2,780 2,780 Tax Liens/Foreclosures 6,000 6,000 6,000 9,000 9,000 Contract Services 12,480 10,405 10,650 8,120 2,000 151 Legal: General Expenses 1,733 1,656 1,733 1,733 1,733 Town Counsel 56,667 38,230 40,000 50,000 50,000 Special Counsel 125,000 125,000 125,000 85,000 85,000 152 Personnel Committee: General Expenses 250 175 250 250 250 161 Town Clerk: Personal Services 58,850 58,849 37,659 39,673 39,673 General Expenses 1,950 1,878 1,550 2,480 2,480 30 Dept Appropriation No.Account Approp. Fiscal 1995 Expended Approp.Requested Recomm. Fiscal 1995 Fiscal 1996 Fiscal 1997 Fiscal 1997 162 Elections & Town Meeting: Personal Services 17,129 16,273 6,403 7,876 7,876 General Expenses 9,845 9,580 8,015 10,010 10,010 171 Conservation Commission: Personal Services 20,746 20,746 3,850 General Expenses 2,253 2,253 2,253 2,253 2,253 Contracted Services 24,200 24,200 19,376 17,500 17,500 175 Planning Board: Personal Services 11,422 11,422 General Expenses 1,700 1,700 1,830 6,830 1,830 Engineering Services 4,000 1,200 1,000 1,000 1,000 Capital Outlay 850 850 176 Zoning Board of Appeals: Personal Services General Expenses 3,310 3,008 3,310 3,310 3,310 Capital Outlay 850 839 192 Town Hall: Personal Services 25,016 24,407 23,772 23,883 23,883 General Expenses 26,300 24,559 26,300 24,500 24,500 Telephone Expense 8,300 7,881 8,400 8,900 8,900 Capital Outlay 10,000 9,857 5,200 4,000 4,000 194 Town Buildings: General Expenses 600 43 600 600 600 195 Town Reports: General Expenses 7,500 6,919 7,500 7,750 7,750 197 Parking Clerk: General Expenses 1,800 1,521 1,800 2,000 2,000 199 Unclassified: General Expenses 1,950 940 1,350 1,350 1,350 Audit of Accounts 8,100 8,100 8,100 9,800 9,800 So.Shore Coalition 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT 975,013 934,583 1,018,278 978,466 967,046 PUBLIC SAFE'IY 210 Police: Personal Services 827,893 809,984 836,502 872,048 872,048 General Expenses 59,925 54,789 62,975 63,400 63,400 Capital Outlay 33,986 33,637 57,285 51,600 51,600 212 Central Dispatch: Personal Services 24,950 19,793 100,900 107,588 107,588 General Expenses 2,550 1,362 8,000 9,500 9,500 Capital Outlay 25,000 25,000 31 Dept Appropriation Approp.Expended Approp.Requested Recomm. No.Account Fiscal 1995 Fiscal 1995 Fiscal 1996 Fiscal 1997 Fiscal 1997 220 Fire: Personal Services 1,045,658 1,022,188 979,918 1,006,863 1,006,863 General Expenses 54,525 48,728 53,150 54,975 54,975 Capital Outlay 2,500 1,683 40,700 7,500 7,500 Fire &Police Headquarters 18,350 17,384 18,350 18,665 16,665 Hydrant Services 109,155 109,154 109,155 117,849 117,849 241 Building Inspector: Personal Services 54,609 54,555 43,043 43,207 43,207 General Expenses 8,405 8,405 3,005 3,161 3,161 Capital Outlay 850 850 242 Gas Inspector: General Expenses 1,300 1,300 1,300 243 Plumbing Inspector: General Expenses 4,100 4,100 4,100 244 Weights &Measures: Personal Services 750 750 750 750 750 General Expenses 275 275 275 275 Capital Outlay 625 625 245 Wire: Personal Services 46,527 45,371 43,343 43,507 43,507 General Expenses 10,840 10,840 10,840 10,840 10,840 Capital Outlay 1,960 1,960 800 291 Civil Defense: Personal Services 250 250 250 300 300 292 Dog Officer: Personal Services 9,509 9,509 9,795 10,040 10,040 General Expenses 3,040 3,012 2,440 2,965 2,965 294 Tree,Park &Cemetery: Personal Services 116,548 116,548 124,555 125,013 125,013 General Expenses 22,995 22,581 25,895 25,895 25,895 Central Cemetery 1,475 1,475 1,475 1,475 1,475 Capital Outlay 14,430 14,430 4,900 6,100 6,100 Personal Services Trust 4,170 4,170 870 1,000 1,000 295 Harbor: Personal Services 37,710 36,715 39,024 38,255 38,255 General Expenses 8,500 8,500 7,350 7,350 7,350 Capital Outlay 296 Shellfish Constable: Personal Services 500 500 500 500 500 General Expenses 220 220 220 220 TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY 2,548,055 2,484,123 2,591,665 2,636,866 2,636,866 32 Dept Appropriation Approp.Expended Approp.Requested Recomm. No.Account Fiscal 1995 Fiscal 1995 Fiscal 1996 Fiscal 1997 Fiscal 1997 SCHOOLS 300 Cohasset Public Schools: 1100 School Committee 76,253 53,757 81,865 94,715 94,715 1200 Superintendent's Office 118,239 123,393 122,646 127,987 127,987 1220 Business Office 51,365 52,555 52,533 56,066 56,066 1230 Student Services 112,650 141,157 126,362 122,695 122,695 2100 Supervision 74,439 77,439 43,145 36,926 36,926 2200 Principals 399,111 410,895 404,761 438,791 438,791 2300 Teaching 3,734,282 3,711,634 4,035,797 4,154,906 4,154,906 2400 Textbooks 67,792 59,154 42,787 59,445 59,445 2500 Library 186,987 186,085 188,589 222,737 222,737 2600 Audiomsual 58,966 44,246 59,855 33,608 33,608 2700 Guidance 216,841 215,220 228,018 260,671 260,671 3100 Attendance 18,730 19,235 3200 Health 57,602 58,957 58,788 61,058 61,058 3310 Operation of Buses 89,908 87,392 106,685 109,375 109,375 3350 Maintenance of Buses 25,000 25,632 25,000 26,000 26,000 3370 Contracted Carriers 18,000 18,306 18,000 31,695 31,695 3510 Athletics 126,832 121,704 139,874 158,184 158,184 3520 Student Activities 14,252 12,829 14,696 18,031 18,031 41 10 Custodial 308,803 343,091 329,053 331,600 331,600 4120 Heat 63,000 47,654 60,000 62,000 62,000 4130 Utilities 123,750 127,315 125,300 131,900 131,900 4210 Maintenance/ Grounds 10,000 6,907 10,000 14,000 14,000 4220 Maintenance/ Buildings 103,329 90,183 104,932 104,500 104,500 4230 Equip/Main Repair 21,997 23,167 22,635 19,830 19,830 5200 Fixed Expenditures 2,200 2,000 2,200 2,200 2,200 7300 Acquisition/ Equipment 62,080 53,104 75,813 122,792 122,792 7400 Replacement/ Equipment 21,956 23,609 28,051 35,501 35,501 9300 Other Than Public 331,315 358,856 334,008 351,934 351,934 TOTAL LOCAL SCHOOLS 6,495,479 6,495,476 6,841,393 7,189,147 7,189,147 301 Vocational Assessment 18,494 17,990 25,786 70,000 70,000 TOTAL SCHOOLS 6,513,973 6,513,466 6,867,179 7,259,147 7,259,147 33 Dept Appropriation No.Account Approp. Fiscal 1995 Expended Fiscal 1995 Approp.Requested Recomm. Fiscal 1996 Fiscal 1997 Fiscal 1997 HIGHWAY 422 Highway: Personal Services 168,738 168,684 General Expenses 62,175 62,175 Capital Outlay Garage Expenses 3,250 2,981 Salt Shed 423 Snow Removal 45,000 40,014 424 Street Lighting General Expenses 52,000 50,509 173,782 62,675 3,250 45,170 179,737 62,675 4,695 3,250 45,170 TOTAL HUMAN SERVICES 98,593 93,040 34 179,737 62,675 4,695 3,250 45,170 52,000 52,000 52,000 TOTAL HIGHWAYS 331,163 324,363 336,877 347,527 347,527 HEALTH &SANITATION 433 Transfer Station: Personal Services 74,976 68,801 65,698 55,561 55,561 General Expenses 42,799 42,799 26,797 40,947 40,947 Hauling &Tipping 200,446 196,550 238,568 239,328 239,328 Capital Outlay 2,625 2,625 440 Sewer: Personal Services 4,453 4,150 General Expenses 159,170 157,510 163,230 167,264 167,264 Penalty Reserve 10,000 10,000 10,000 510 Board of Health: Personal Services 77,211 74,888 46,563 48,377 46,739 General Expenses 10,621 10,316 15,379 15,379 15,379 Engineering 46,000 43,774 35,000 35,000 35,000 Capital Outlay 2,800 2,800 TOTAL HEALTH & SANIIATION 621,101 604,213 601,235 611,856 610,218 HUMAN SERVICES 522 Social Service League 35,769 35,769 36,887 38,929 38,929 541 Council on Aging: Personal Services 43,309 40,533 44,796 48,962 48,962 General Expenses 7,050 7,050 7,725 8,150 8,150 Senior Center 4,040 4,040 4,084 4,484 4,484 Handicap Van 1,500 1,492 1,500 1,500 1,500 543 Veterans'Services Personal Services 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 General Expenses 5,200 2,556 5,200 5,200 5,200 599 Commission on Disabilities: General Expenses 125 125 100 100 101,917 108,925 108,925 Dept Appropriation Approp.Expended Approp.Requested Recomm. No.Account Fiscal 1995 Fiscal 1995 Fiscal 1996 Fiscal 1997 Fiscal 1997 CULTURE &RECREATION 610 Library: Personal Services 206,005 203,791 214,025 218,868 218,868 General Expenses 53,229 53,229 53,229 56,791 56,791 Capital Outlay 4,400 20,000 20,000 630 Recreation: Personal Services 66,495 66,494 67,320 68,841 68,841 General Expenses 4,040 4,013 4,040 3,300 3,300 670 Town Archivist: Personal Services 500 500 500 500 500 690 Common Historical District: General Expenses 200 200 200 200 691 Historical CommissionV. General Expenses 100 100 100 200 200 692 Celebrations: General Expenses 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 TOTAL CULTURE &REC 332,269 329,827 345,514 370,400 370,400 DEBT SERVICE 710 Principal: General Expenses 373,800 373,600 389,800 532,800 532,800 75 1 Long Term Interest: General Expenses 125,259 123,697 100,152 197,983 197,983 752 Short Term Interest: General Expenses 45,000 13,784 83,000 83,000 83,000 TOTAL DEBT SERVICE 544,059 511,081 572,952 813,783 813,783 BENEHTS &.INSURANCE 911 Pensions: Norfolk County 519,811 517,250 537,280 568,977 568,977 Non-Contributory 3,320 3,317 3,320 3,320 3,320 912 Workers'Compensation: General Expenses 100,000 68,394 100,000 95,000 95,000 913 Unemployment: General Expenses 5,000 2,988 5,000 5,000 5,000 914 Health Insurance: General Expenses 858,412 699,832 786,425 819,297 819,297 915 Life Insurance: General Expenses 6,871 5,084 7,100 5,412 5,412 916 Medicare Tax General Expenses 50,000 47,621 55,000 138,000 138,000 35 Dept Appropriation Approp.Expended Approp.Requested Recomm. No.Account Fiscal 1995 Fiscal 1995 Fiscal 1996 Fiscal 1997 Fiscal 1997 945 Property &Liability Insurance General Expenses 146,000 125,138 141,000 134,000 134,000 TOTAL BENEFITS &INS 1,689,414 1,469,624 1,635,125 1,769,006 1,769,006 Overlay: Reserve for Abatements 170,000 170,000 225,000 190,000 190,000 State Aid (Offsets) Racial Imbalance 147,926 147,926 144,318 142,677 142,677 School Lunch 3,836 3,836 4,007 3,734 3,734 Public Libraries 5,045 5,045 7,514 7,287 7,287 State Assessment: County Tax 65,486 65,486 67,123 68,801 68,801 Motor Vehicle Bills 1,982 1,982 4,183 4,288 4,288 Retired Teachers Insurance 161,822 161,822 204,884 210,006 210,006 Mosquito Control 13,634 13,634 14,037 14,388 14,388 Air Pollution Control 2,211 2,211 2,290 2,347 2,347 Metro Area Planning 1,542 1,542 1,638 1,679 1,679 MBTA 153,449 153,449 156,910 160,833 160,833 Charter School 70,102 37,500 37,500 TOTAL OTHER EXPENSE 726,933 726,933 902,006 843,540 843,540 Water Department: Personal Services 238,230 238,230 General Expenses 277,199 268,705 645,358 633,663 633,663 Capital Outlay (Engineering)19,000 18,996 County Retirement 45,201 44,976 Insurance Expense 32,000 28,857 Group Insurance 46,353 33,086 Maturing Debt-Principal 235,700 235,700 281,087 253,873 253,873 Maturing Debt-Interest 195,505 199,505 274,246 273,885 273 885 Payment to Town 9,000 9,000 9,000 TOTAL WATER 1,089,188 1,068,055 1,209,691 1,170,421 1,170,421 TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET 15,469,761 15,059,308 16,182,439 16,909,937 16,896,879 36 !pt Appropriation Approp.Expended Approp.Requested Reconun. ».Account Fiscal 1995 Fiscal 1995 Fiscal 1996 Fiscal 1997 Fiscal 1997 General Government 975,013 934,583 1,018,278 978,466 967,046 Public Safety 2,548,055 2,484,123 2,591,665 2,636,866 2,636,866 Education 6,513,973 6,513,466 6,867,179 7,259,147 7,259,147 Highways &Streets 331,163 324,363 336,877 347,527 347,527 Health &Sanitation 621,101 604,213 601,235 611,856 610,218 Human Services 98,593 93,040 101,917 108,925 108,925 Culture &Recreation 332,269 329,827 345,514 370,400 370,400 Debt Service 544,059 511,081 572,952 813,783 813,783 Benefits &Insurance 1,689,414 1,469,624 1,635,125 1,769,006 1,769,006 Other 726,933 726,933 902,006 843,540 843,540 Water Department 1,089,188 1,068,055 1,209,691 1,170,421 1,170,421 Total Operating Budget 15,469,761 15,059,308 16,182,439 16,909,937 16,896,879 37 APPENDIX B CAPITAL OUTLAY ALLOTMENTS Other than Schools NOTE:The term Capital Outlay covers an expenditure of $200.00 or more for equipment or of $500.00 or more for the reconstruction or establishment of a physical bet- terment,the useful life of which is expected to exceed two years.Separate line appropri- ations are shown for these items since they represent special and specific allotments and are intended to be expended solely for the purposes indicated. July 1,1996 June 30,1997 Board of Assessors: Personal Computer Treasurer/Collector: Computer Equipment Town Hall: Building Maintenance Police: Cruisers (2) Copy Machine Shotguns (4) Fire: Hazardous Atmosphere Protector Backflow Prevention Devices Halogen Flash Lights 44,000 00 6,000.00 1,600.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 Weights &Measures: Five Gallon Prover Tree &Park: Walk Behind Mower 4,600.00 Grass Trimmers 700.00 Tennis Posts 800.00 Highway: Portable Welder 3,400.00 Copy Machine 1,295.00 Library: Paint Wood Trim 2,000.00 Replace "Coal Bin"Ceiling 6,000.00 Repave Driveway 3,000.00 Replace Gas Furnace 9,000.00 2,000.00 2,780.00 4,000.00 51,600.00 7,500.00 625:00 6,100.00 4,695.00 Totals 20,000.00 $99,300.00 38 MOVED:That the sum of Sixteen MilHon,Eight Hundred Ninety-six Thousand, Eight Hundred Seventy-nine and no/100 ($16,896,879.00)dollars be appropriated for the 1997 Annual Budget to be allotted as follows:the sum of $89,772.00 for salaries of elected Town officials consisting of Town Clerk $38,599.00;Clerk,Board of Registrars $329.00;Treasurer/Collector $41,643.00;Moderator $1.00;Selectmen,Chairman $1,500.00,Members $4,000.00;Board of Assessors,Chairman $1,300.00,Members $2,400.00;the sum of $16,807,107.00 for Personal Services,Expenses and Capital Outlays,Interest on Maturing Debt and other charges for various departments,including the Water Department,as recommended for the purposes,shown in Appendix A and Appendix B,pages 2 through 7,inclusive,of the Warrant for the 1996 Annual Town Meeting,a copy of which Appendixes are filed herewith,and to meet the appropriation, the following transfers be made:from Wadleigh Park Trust $230.00;from Wheelwright Park Trust $700.00;from Robert Charles Billings Trust $40,00;from Billings —Pratt Trust $30.00;from Woodside Cemetery $4,800.00;from Beechwood Cemetery Trust $350.00;from Cedar Street Cemetery Trust $150.00;from the Pension Reserve Account $60,000.00;from Water Revenue $1,179,421.00;from Surplus Revenue $145,163.00;and the balance to be raised from taxation in the amount of $15,505,995.00. 39 APPENDIX A ADVISORY COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS,ARTICLE 3 Dept Appropriation Approp.Expended Approp.Requested Recomm. No.Account iFiscal 1995 Fiscal 1995 Fiscal 1996 Fiscal 1997 Fiscal 1997 GENERAL GOVERNMENT 114 Moderator: Personal Services 1 1 1 1 1 122 Selectmen: Personal Services 55,836 55,834 5,500 5,500 5,500 General Expenses 7,875 7,775 7,875 7,925 7,925 Equipment Rental 7,700 7,700 8,400 10,250 10,250 Collective Bargaining 11,540 7,028 10,000 5,000 5,000 Midge Control 2,000 2,000 2,000 5,000 5,000 129 Executive Secretary: Personal Services 56,755 56,482 56,482 56,482 56,482 Town Hall Clerical 276,815 267,074 267,074 General Expenses 1,635 1,314 1,635 1,635 1,635 131 Advisory Committee: General Expenses 335 195 335 345 345 133 Reserve Fund: Reserve Fund 80,000 80,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 135 Town Accountant: Personal Services 77,028 77,019 42,426 45,233 45,233 General Expenses 2,000 1,479 2,000 2,480 2,480 Capital Outlay 700 695 Central Computer 9,665 6,378 12,550 10,425 10,425 141 Assessors: Personal Services 73,209 73,209 43,931 46,137 46,137 General Expenses 13,156 12,877 18,556 18,430 18,130 Capital Outlay 2,000 2,000 Revaluation 5,000 5,000 15,000 145 Treasurer-Collector: Personal Services 97,578 96,924 40,627 40,627 40,627 General Expenses 20,100 20,099 19,745 21,325 21,325 Capital Outlay 2,100 2,084 500 2,780 2,780 Tax Liens/Foreclosures 6,000 6,000 6,000 9,000 9,000 Contract Services 12,480 10,405 10,650 8,120 2,000 151 Legal General Expenses 1,733 1,656 1,733 1,733 1,733 Town Counsel 56,667 38,230 40,000 50,000 50,000 Special Counsel 125,000 125,000 125,000 85,000 85,000 152 Personnel Committee: General Expenses 250 175 250 250 250 161 Town Clerk: Personal Services 58,850 58,849 37,659 39,673 39,673 General Expenses 1,950 1,878 1,550 2,480 2,480 40 Dept Appropriation Approp. No.Account Fiscal 1995 Expended Approp.Requested Recomm. Fiscal 1995 Fiscal 1996 Fiscal 1997 Fiscal 1997 Personal Services 17,129 16,273 6,403 7,876 7,876 General Expenses 9,845 9,580 8,015 10,010 10,010 171 Conservation Commission: Personal Services 20,746 20,746 3,850 General Expenses 2,253 2,253 2,253 2,253 2,253 Contracted Services 24,200 24,200 19,376 17,500 17,500 175 Planning Board: Personal Services 11,422 11,422 General Expenses 1,700 1,700 1,830 6,830 1,830 Engineering Services 4,000 1,200 1,000 1,000 1,000 Capital Outlay 850 850 176 Zoning Board of Appeals: Personal Services General Expenses 3,310 3,008 3,310 3,310 3,310 Capital Outlay 850 839 192 Town Hall: Personal Services 25,016 24,407 23,772 23,883 23,883 General Expenses 26,300 24,559 26,300 24,500 24,500 Telephone Expense 8,300 7,881 8,400 8,900 8,900 Capital Outlay 10,000 9,857 5,200 4,000 4,000 194 Town Buildings General Expenses 600 43 600 600 600 195 Town Reports General Expenses 7,500 6,919 7,500 7,750 7,750 197 Parking Clerk: General Expenses 1,800 1,521 1,800 2,000 2,000 199 Unclassified: General Expenses 1,950 940 1,350 1,350 1,350 Audit of Accounts 8,100 8,100 8,100 9,800 9,800 So.Shore Coalition 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT 975,013 934,583 1,018,278 978,466 967,046 PUBLIC SAFE! Y 210 Police: Personal Services 827,893 809,984 836,502 872,048 872,048 General Expenses 59,925 54,789 62,975 63,400 63,400 Capital Outlay 33,986 33,637 57,285 51,600 51,600 212 Central Dispatch: Personal Services 24,950 19,793 100,900 107,588 107,588 General Expenses 2,550 1,362 8,000 9,500 9,500 Capital Outlay 25,000 25,000 41 Dept Appropriation Approp.Expended Approp.Requested Recomm. No.Account Fiscal 1995 Fiscal 1995 Fiscal 1996 Fiscal 1997 Fiscal 1997 220 Fire: Personal Services ]1,045,658 1,022,188 979,918 1,006,863 1,006,863 General Expenses 54,525 48,728 53,150 54,975 54,975 Capital Outlay 2,500 1,683 40,700 7,500 7,500 Fire &Police Headquarters 18,350 17,384 18,350 18,665 18,665 Hydrant Services 109,155 109,154 109,155 117,849 117,849 241 Building Inspector: Personal Services 54,609 54,555 43,043 43,207 43,207 General Expenses 8,405 8,405 3,005 3,161 3,161 Capital Outlay 850 850 242 Gas Inspector: General Expenses 1,300 1,300 1,300 243 Plumbing Inspector: General Expenses 4,100 4,100 4,100 244 Weights &Measures:- Personal Services 750 750 750 750 750 General Expenses 275 275 275 275 Capital Outlay 625 625 245 Wire: Personal Services 46,527 45,371 43,343 43,507 43,507 General Expenses 10,840 10,840 10,840 10,840 10,840 Capital Outlay 1,960 1,960 800 291 Civil Defense: Personal Services 250 250 250 300 300 292 Dog Officer: Personal Services 9,509 9,509 9,795 10,040 10,040 General Expenses 3,040 3,012 2,440 2,965 2,965 294 Tree,Park &Cemetery Personal Services 116,548 116,548 124,555 125,013 125,013 General Expenses 22,995 22,581 25,895 25,895 25,895 Central Cemetery 1,475 1,475 1,475 1,475 1,475 Capital Outlay 14,430 14,430 4,900 6,100 6,100 Personal Services Trust 4,170 4,170 870 1,000 1,000 295 Harbor: Personal Services 37,710 36,715 39,024 38,255 38,255 General Expenses 8,500 8,500 7,350 7,350 7,350 Capital Outlay 296 Shellfish Constable: Personal Services 500 500 500 500 500 General Expenses 220 220 220 220 TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY 2L548,055 2,484,123 2,591,685 2,636,866 2,636,866 42 Dept Appropriation Appiop.Expended Approp.Requested Recomm. No.Account Fiscal 1995 Fiscal 1995 Fiscal 1996 Fiscal 1997 Fiscal 1997 SCHOOLS 300 Cohasset Public Schools: 1 100 School Committee 76,253 53,757 81,865 94,715 94,715 1200 Superintendent's Office 118,239 123,393 122,646 127,987 127,987 1220 Business Office 51,365 52,555 52,533 56,066 56,066 1230 Student Services 112,650 141,157 126,362 122,695 122,695 2100 Supervision 74,439 77,439 43,145 36,926 36,926 2200 Principals 399,111 410,895 404,761 438,791 438,791 2300 Teaching 3,734,282 3,711,634 4,035,797 4,154,906 4,154,906 2400 Textbooks 67,792 59,154 42,767 59,445 59,445 2500 Library 186,987 186,085 188,589 222,737 222,737 2600 Audiomsual 58,966 44,246 59,855 33,608 33,608 2700 Guidance 216,841 215,220 228,018 260,671 260,671 3100 Attendance 18,730 19,235 3200 Health 57,602 58,957 58,788 61,058 61,058 3310 Operation of Buses 89,908 87,392 106,685 109,375 109,375 3350 Maintenance of Buses 25,000 25,632 25,000 26,000 26,000 3370 Contracted Carriers 18,000 18,306 18,000 31,695 31,695 35 10 Athletics 126,832 121,704 139,874 158,184 158,184 3520 Student Activities 14,252 12,829 14,696 18,031 18,031 41 10 Custodial 308,603 343,091 329,053 331,600 331,600 4120 Heat 63,000 47,654 60,000 62,000 62,000 4130 Utilities 123,750 127,315 125,300 131,900 131,900 4210 Maintenance/ Grounds 10,000 6,907 10,000 14,000 14,000 4220 Maintenance/ Buildings 103,329 90.183 104,932 104,500 104,500 4230 Equip/Maint/ Repair 21,997 23,167 22,635 19,830 19,830 5200 Fixed Expenditures 2,200 2,000 2,200 2,200 2,200 7300 Acquisition/ Equipment 62,080 53,104 75,813 122,792 122,792 7400 Replacement/ Equipment 21,956 23,609 28,051 35,501 35,501 9300 Other Than Public 331,315 358,856 334,008 351,934 351,934 TOTAL LOCAL SCHOOL 6,495,479 6,495,476 6,841,393 7,189,147 7,189,147 301 Vocational Assessment 18,494 17,990 25,786 70,000 70,000 TOTAL SCHOOLS 6,513,973 6,513,466 6,867,179 7,259,147 7,259,147 43 Dept Appropriation Approp.Expended Approp.Requested Recomm. No.Account Fiscal 1995 Fiscal 1995 Fiscal 1996 Fiscal 1997 Fiscal 1997 HIGHWAY 422 Highway: Personal Services 168,738 168,684 173,782 179,737 179,737 General Expenses 62,175 62,175 62,675 62,675 62,675 Capital Outlay 4,695 4,695 Garage Expenses 3,250 2,981 3,250 3,250 3,250 Salt Shed 423 Snow Removal 45,000 40,014 45,170 45,170 45,170 424 Street Lighting General Expenses 52,000 50,509 52,000 52,000 52,000 TOTAL HIGHWAYS 331,163 324,363 336,877 347,527 347,527 HEALTH &SANITATION 433 Transfer Station: Personal Services 74,976 68,801 65,698 55,561 55,561 General Expenses 42,799 42,799 26,797 40,947 40,947 Hauling &Tipping 200,446 196,550 238,568 239,328 239,328 Capital Outlay 2,625 2,625 440 Sewer Personal Services 4,453 4,150 General Expenses 159,170 157,510 163,230 167,264 167,264 Penalty Reserve 10,000 10,000 10,000 510 Board of Health: Personal Services 77,211 74,888 46,563 48,377 46,739 General Expenses 10,621 10,316 15,379 15,379 15,379 Engineering 46,000 43,774 35,000 35,000 35,000 Capital Outlay 2,800 2,800 TOTAL HEALTH & SANITATION 621,101 604,213 601,235 611,856 610,218 HUMAN SERVICES 522 Social Service League 35,769 35,769 36,887 38,929 38,929 541 Council on Aging: Personal Services 43,309 40,533 44,796 48,962 48,962 General Expenses 7,050 7,050 7,725 8,150 8,150 Senior Center 4,040 4,040 4,084 4,484 4,484 Handicap Van 1,500 1,492 1,500 1,500 1,500 543 Veterans'Services: Personal Services 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 General Expenses 5,200 2,556 5,200 5,200 5,200 599 Commission on Disabilities: General Expenses 125 125 100 100 TOTAL HUMAN SERVICES 98,593 93,040 44 101,917 108,925 108,925 Dept Appropriation Approp.Expended Approp.Requested Recomm. No.Account Fiscal 1995 Fiscal 1995 Fiscal 1996 Fiscal 1997 Fiscal 1997 CULTURE &RECREATION 610 Library: Personal Services 206,005 203,791 214,025 218,868 218,868 General Expenses 53,229 53,229 53,229 56,791 56,791 Capital Outlay 4,400 20,000 20,000 630 Recreation: Personal Services 66,495 66,494 67,320 68,841 68,841 General Expenses 4,040 4,013 4,040 3,300 3,300 670 Town Archivist: Personal Services 500 500 500 500 500 690 Common Historical District: General Expenses 200 200 200 200 691 Historical Commissior General Expenses 100 100 100 200 200 692 Celebrations: General Expenses 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 TOTAL CULTURE &REC 332,269 329,827 345,514 370,400 370,400 DEBT SERVICE 710 Principal: General Expenses 373,800 373,600 389,800 532,800 532,800 751 Long Term Interest: General Expenses 125,259 123,697 100,152 197,983 197,983 752 Short Term Interest: General Expenses 45,000 13,784 83,000 83,000 83,000 TOTAL DEBT SERVICE 544,059 511,081 572,952 813,783 813,783 BENEEirS &INSURANCE 911 Pensions: Norfolk County 519,811 517,250 537,280 568,977 568,977 Non-Contributory 3,320 3,317 3,320 3,320 3,320 912 Workers'Compensation: General Expenses 100,000 68,394 100,000 95,000 95,000 913 Unemployment: General Expenses 5,000 2,988 5,000 5,000 5,000 914 Health Insurance: General Expenses 858,412 699,832 786,425 819,297 819,297 915 Life Insurance: General Expenses 6,871 5,084 7,100 5,412 5,412 916 Medicare Tax General Expenses 50,000 47,621 55,000 138,000 138,000 45 Dept Appropriation No.Account Approp. Fiscal 1995 Expended Fiscal 1995 Approp.Requested Recomm. Fiscal 1996 Fiscal 1997 Fiscal 1997 945 Property &Liability Insurance General Expenses 146,000 125,138 141,000 134,000 134,000 TOTAL BENEFITS &INS 1,689,414 1,469,624 1,635,125 1,769,006 1,769,006 Overlay: Reserve for Abatements 170,000 170,000 225,000 190,000 190,000 State Aid (Offsets) Racial Imbalance 147,926 147,926 144,316 142,677 142,677 School Lunch 3,836 3,836 4,007 3,734 3,734 Public Libraries 5,045 5,045 7,514 7,287 7,287 State Assessment: County Tax 65,486 65,486 67,123 68,801 68,801 Motor Vehicle Bills 1,982 1,982 4,183 4,288 4,288 Retired Teachers Insurance 161,822 161,822 204,684 210,006 210,006 Mosquito Control 13,634 13,634 14,037 14,388 14,388 Air Pollution Control 2,211 2,211 2,290 2,347 2,347 Metro Area Planning 1,542 1,542 1,638 1,679 1,679 MBTA 153,449 153,449 156,910 160,833 160,833 Charter School 70,102 37,500 37,500 TOTAL OTHER EXPENSE 726,933 726,933 902,006 843,540 843,540 Water Department: Personal Services 238,230 238,230 General Expenses 277,199 268,705 645,358 633,663 633,663 Capital Outlay (Engineering)19,000 18,996 County Retirement 45,201 44,976 Insurance Expense 32,000 28,857 Group Insurance 46,353 33,086 Maturing Debt-Principal 235,700 235,700 281,087 253,873 253,873 Maturing Debt-Interest 195,505 199,505 274,246 273,885 273,885 Payment to Town 9,000 9,000 9,000 TOTAL WAX ER 1,089,188 1,068,055 1,209,691 1,170,421 1,170,421 TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET 15,469,761 15,059,308 16,182,439 16,909,937 16,896,879 46 !pt Appropriation Approp.Expended Approp.Requested Recomm. >.Account Fiscal 1995 Fiscal 1995 Fiscal 1996 Fiscal 1997 Fiscal 1997 General Government 975,013 934,583 1,018,278 978,466 967,046 Public Safety 2,548,055 2,484,123 2,591,665 2,636,866 2,636,866 Education 6,513,973 6,513,466 6,867,179 7,259,147 7,259,147 Highways &Streets 331,163 324,363 336,877 347,527 347,527 Health &Sanitation 621,101 604,213 601,235 611,856 610,218 Human Services 98,593 93,040 101,917 108,925 108,925 Culture &Recreation 332,269 329,827 345,514 370,400 370,400 Debt Service 544,059 511,081 572,952 813,783 813,783 Benefits &Insurance 1,689,414 1,469,624 1,635,125-1,769,006 1,769,006 Other 726,933 726,933 902,006 843,540 843,540 Water Department 1,089,188 1,068,055 1,209,691 1,170,421 1,170,421 TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET 15,469,761 15,059,308 16,182,439 16,909,937 16,896,879 47 APPENDIX B CAPITAL OUTLAY ALLOTMENTS Other than Schools NOTE:The term Capital Outlay covers an expenditure of $200.00 or more for equipment or of $500.00 or more for the reconstruction or establishment of a physical bet- terment,the useful life of which is expected to exceed two years.Separate line appropri- ations are shown for these items since they represent special and specific allotments and are intended to be expended solely for the purposes indicated. July 1,1996- June 30,1997 Board of Assessors: Personal Computer 2,000.00 2,780.00 4,000.00 51,600.00 7,500.00 Weights &Measures: Five Gallon Prover 625.00 6,100.00 Treasurer/Collector: Computer Equipment Town Hall: Building Maintenance Police: Cruisers (2)44,000.00 Copy Machine 6,000.00 Shotguns (4)1,600.00 Fire: Hazardous Atmosphere Protector 2,500.00 Backflow Prevention Devices 2,500.00 Halogen Flash Lights 2,500.00 Tree &Park: Walk Behind Mower 4,600.00 Grass Trimmers 700.00 Tennis Posts 800.00 Highway:^ Portable Welder 3,400.00 Copy Machine 1,295.00 Library: Paint Wood Trim 2,000.00 Replace "Coal Bin"CeiUng 6,000.00 Repave Driveway 3,000.00 Replace Gas Furnace 9,000.00 4,695.00 20,000.00 Totals $99,300.00 Motion is adopted. 48 ARTICLE 4.To hear and act upon the report and recommendations of the Personnel Committee,and to see if the Town will vote to amend its Personnel Classification Bylaw Schedule by adopting or amending it as heretofore adopted and to raise and appropriate a sum of money necessary to pay the increases in compensation according to any amendments to the Personnel Classification Bylaw Schedule for the ensuing fiscal year. SALARY &RATE SCHEDULES —FISCAL 1997 2.5% r GRADE Min 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th A Hourly 7.22 7.63 8.07 8.50 8.94 9.37 9.82 35Hrs.252.71 267.17 282.40 297.62 312.84 328.07 343.67 40Hrs.288.81 305.34 322.74 340.14 357.54 374.93 392.77 B Hourly 7.79 8.24 8.72 9.19 9.67 10.10 10.58 35Hrs.272.50 288.49 305.23 321.60 338.34 353.57 370.31 40Hrs.311.43 329.70 348.84 367.54 386.68 404.08 423.21 C Hourly 8.41 8.93 9.41 9.91 10.40 10.92 11.45 35Hrs.294.20 312.46 329.21 346.71 363.84 382.11 400.76 40Hrs.336.22 357.10 376.24 396.25 415.82 436.70 458.01 D Hourly 9.09 9.62 10.19 10.71 11.27 11.82 12.36 35Hrs.318.17 336.82 356.61 374.88 394.29 413.70 432.73 40Hrs.363.63 384.94 407.56 428.43 450.62 472.80 494.55 E Hourly 9.82 10.38 10.99 11.56 12.16 12.76 13.35 35Hrs.343.67 363.46 384.77 404.57 425.50 446.43 467.36 40Hrs.392.77 415.39 439.74 462.36 486.28 510.21 534.13 F Hourly 10.59 11.21 11.86 12.48 13.09 13.77 14.41 35Hrs.370.69 392.39 415.22 436.92 458.23 481.83 504.28 40Hrs.423.65 448.44 474.54 499.33 523.69 550.66 576.32 G Hourly 11.44 12.12 12.79 13.49 14.18 14.86 15.53 35Hrs.400.38 424.36 447.57 472.31 496.29 520.27 543.48 40Hrs.457.58 484.98 511.51 539.78 567.19 594.59 621.12 H Hourly 12.34 13.08 13.82 14.57 15.33 16.05 16.79 35 His.431.97 457.85 483.73 509.99 536.63 561.75 587.63 40Hrs.493.68 523.26 552.83 582.84 613.29 642.00 671.58 I Hourly 13.32 14.14 14.92 15.73 16.53 17.33 18.14 35Hrs.466.22 494.77 522.17 550.71 578.50 606.66 634.82 40Hrs.532.82 565.45 596.76 629.39 661.14 693.32 725.51 J Hourly 14.40 15.26 16.10 16.97 17.82 18.74 19.61 35Hrs.503.90 533.97 563.65 594.10 623.79 655.75 686.20 40Hrs.575.89 610.25 644.17 678.97 712.90 749.43 784.23 K Hourly 15.54 16.48 17.40 18.37 19.28 20.21 21.16 35Hrs.543.86 576.97 608.94 642.81 674.78 707.51 740.0:. 40Hrs.621.56 659.40 695.93 734.65 771.18 808.59 846.43 L Hourly 16.80 17.81 18.83 19.84 20.86 21.86 22.85 35Hrs.588.01 623.40 659.18 694.57 729.97 764.98 799.62 40Hrs.672.01 712.46 753.35 793.80 834.25 874.27 913.85 M Hourly 18.14 19.25 20.30 21.40 22.50 23.60 24.69 35Hrs.634.82 673.64 710.56 749.00 787.44 825.88 864.32 40Hrs.725.51 769.88 812.07 856.00 899.93 943.86 987.79 N Hourly 19.58 20.76 21.93 23.12 24.27 25.47 26.65 35Hrs.685.44 726.54 767.65 809.13 849.47 891.34 932.82 40Hrs.783.36 830.34 877.31 924.72 970.83 1,018.67 1,066.08 49 r GRADE Min 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Hourly 21.16 22.43 23.69 24.99 26.27 27.53 28.79 35Hrs.740.63 785.15 829.30 874.59 919.50 963.65 1,007.80 40Hrs.846.43 897.32 947.78 999.54 1,050.86 1,101.32 1,151.77 SALARY &RATE SCHEDULES—FISCAL 1997 LIST OF DEPARTMENTS Pay Positions Department Group Authorized Schedule Hours Town Accountant Contract Assistant Town Accountant E 35 Accounts Clerk D 21 Board of Assessors Assistant Assessor/Appraiser L 40 Administrative Assistant F 35 Clerk B 25 Building Inspector/Zoning Officer K 40 Clerk D 21 Conservation Commission Agent J 20 Secretary E 22 Elder Affairs Director J 35 Outreach Worker D 18 Elections Clerk B 7 20 Fire Department Fire Chief Contract Captain FS-11 4 5 42 FF—EMT FS-10 10 42 Private FS-09 7 42 Ambulance Billing Administrator E 1 20 Harbormaster I 1 40 Health,Board of Health Agent L 1 40 Administrative Secretary F 1 35 Public Works Department F 1 40 Recycling Monitor B Clerk D 1 30 Working Foreman H 2 40 Heavy Equipment Operator F 3 40 Truck DriverAJtility Worker D 2 40 Public Works Supintendent Contract 1 Tree &Park and Cemetery Superintendent J 1 40 Tree Climber F 1 40 Skilled Utility Worker D 1 40 Skilled Utility Worker-Cemetery D 1 40 50 Pay Positions Department Group Authorized Schedule Houre Library Chief Librarian M 1 1 40 Staff Librarian I 1 6 35 Staff Librarian I 1 31 Library Assistant G 1 33 Senior Clerk D 2 35 Custodian D 1 17 Planning Secretary E 1 20 Police Department Police Chief Contract 1 Sergeant PS-11 4 37.5 Patrolman PS-09 13 37.5 Clerk D 1 25 Recreation Director J 1 40 Selectmen,Board of Town Administrator Contract 1 Administrative Secretary F 1 40 Secretary/Receptionist D 1 35 Sewer Superintendent J Secretary E 1 6 Utility Worker C Operator F Town Clerk Assistant Town Clerk E 1 35 Town Hall Custodian E 1 35 Treasurer/Collector Assistant Collector F 1 35 Assistant Treasurer F 1 35 Water Department Superintendent N Supervisor K Plant Foreman H Heavy Equipment Operator-Meter Inspector G Secretary E Clerk B Plant Operator/Lab Director F Plant Operator E Service Operator E Wire Department Superintendent K 1 40 Electrician Inspector H Civilian Dispatch Communications Officer FT D 3 40 Communications Officer PT D 3 16 Note:The listings for these positions do not reflect all proposed changes in the FY97 budget. 51 ANNUAL Schedule 2 —Part-time Positions Veterans'Agent $1 ,600 Member,Board of Registrars 326 Sealer of Weights &Measures 750 Director of Civil Defense 250 Shellfish Constable 500 Animal Control Officer 10,040 Assistant Civil Defense Director 50 HOURLY Cemeteries 5.50 Assistant Harbormaster 6.50 Harbor Night Patrol 5.50 Casual Labor Step 1 5.50 Step 2 5.80 Step Maximum 6.10 Skilled Casual Labor 7.00 Election Officers 5.00 Election Clerk 5.50 Election Warden 6.00 Summer Patrolman Police Matron Step 1 6.70 Step 2 7.10 Step Maximum 7.50 Deputy Building Inspector Group H-1 Recreation Clerk Step 1 4.25 Step 2 4.75 Step Maximum 5.25 Library Pages Step 1 4.25 Step 2 4.75 Step Maximum 5.25 Recording Secretary-Selectmen 7.50 Schedule 3 —Part-time Positions Constable —Per Notice 20.00 Schedule 4 —Informational Only Police Department (Per Collective Bargaining Agreement) Schedule 5 —Informational Only Fire Department —(Per Collective Bargaining Agreement) Schedule 6 —Informational Only Library —(Per Collective Bargaining Agreement) Schedule 7 —Informational Only Municipal Clerical and Custodial —(Per Collective Bargaining Agreement) Exempt Positions —(Per Fair Labor Standards Act) Assistant Assessor/Appraiser Librarian-Chief Building Inspector Police Chief Council on Aging Director Recreation Director Town Administrator Town Accountant Fire Chief Water Superintendent Harbormaster Water Supervisor Health Agent Public Works Superintendent 52 COST OF AMENDMENTS TO PERSONNEL COMMITTEE BY-LAW IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 4 Department Personal Services 129 Town Administrator-Clerical 135 Town Accountant 141 Assessors 241 Building Inspector 245 Wire Department 294 Tree and Park 295 Harbor 422 Highway 423 Highway-Snow &Ice 433 Landfill 510 Board of Health 541 Council on Aging 610 Library 630 Recreation Grand Total Increase $1,191.00 1,131.00 1,055.00 1,077.00 1,077.00 3,059.00 731.00 3,006.00 174.00 1,340.00 1,164.00 1,210.00 1,257.00 999.00 $18,480.00 SALARY SCHEDULE ELECTED OFFICIALS (for information only—not subject to compensation plan) Annual Rates Job Title Fiscall997 Town Clerk $38,599.00 Clerk,Board of Registrars 329.00 Treasurer-Collector 41,643.00 Moderator 1.00 Board of Selectmen Chairman 1,500 00 Members (4)at $1,000.00 4,000.00 Board of Assessors Chairman 1,300.00 Members (2)at $1 ,200.00 2,400.00 $89,772.00 MOVED:That the report and recommendations of the Personnel Committee with respect to amending the Personnel Classification Bylaw Schedule be adopted;and any positions existing prior hereto not referred to in the schedule shall continue to be compensated at the rate set forth in the 1995 salary and rate schedule incorporated in Article 4 of the Warrant for the 1996 Annual Town Meeting and to meet the pay increases set forth in the amended schedule for the ensuing fiscal year,the sum of Eighteen Thousand,Four Hundred Eighty and no/100 ($18,480.00)Dollars be appropriated to be credited to the personal services and expense appropriation accounts set forth in accordance with the attached schedule;and to meet the appropriation,the sum of Eighteen Thousand Four Hundred Eighty and no/100 ($18,480.00)Dollars be transferred from Surplus Revenue. 53 SALARY &RAIE SCHEDULES —FISCAL 1997 2.5% PAY GRADE Min 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th A Hourly 7.22 7.63 8.07 8.50 8.94 9.37 9.82 35 Hrs.252.71 267.17 282.40 297.62 312.84 328.07 343.67 40Hrs.288.81 305.34 322.74 340.14 357.54 374.93 392.77 B Hourly 7.79 8.24 8.72 9.19 9.67 10.10 10.58 35 Hrs.272.50 288.49 305.23 321.60 338.34 353.57 370.31 40 Hrs.311.43 329.70 348.84 367.54 386.68 404.08 423.21 C Hourly 8.41 8.93 9.41 9.91 10.40 10.92 11.45 35 Hrs.294.20 312.46 329.21 346.71 363.84 382.11 400.76 40 Hrs.336.22 357.10 376.24 396.25 415.82 436.70 458.01 D Hourly 9.09 9.62 10.19 10.71 11.27 11.82 12.36 35 Hrs.318.17 336.82 356.61 374.88 394.29 413.70 432.73 40 Hrs.363.63 384.94 407.56 428.43 450.62 472.80 494.55 E Hourly 9.82 10.38 10.99 11.56 12.16 12.76 13.35 35 Hrs.343.67 363.46 384.77 404.57 425.50 446.43 467.36 40 Hrs.392.77 415.39 439.74 .462.36 486.28 510.21 534.13 F Hourly 10.59 11.21 11.86 12.48 13.09 13.77 14.41 35 Hrs.370.69 392.39 415.22 436.92 458.23 481.83 504.28 40 Hrs.423.65 448.44 474.54 499.33 523.69 550.66 576.32 G Hourly 11.44 12.12 12.79 13.49 14.18 14.86 15.53 35 Hrs.400.38 424.36 447.57 472.31 496.29 520.27 543.48 40 Hrs.457.58 484.98 511.51 539.78 567.19 594.59 621.12 H Hourly 12.34 13.08 13.82 14.57 15.33 16.05 16.79 35 Hrs.431.97 457.85 483.73 509.99 536.63 561.75 587.63 40 Hrs.493.68 523.26 552.83 582.84 613.29 642.00 671.58 I Hourly 13.32 14.14 14.92 15.73 16.53 17.33 18.14 35 Hrs.466.22 494.77 522.17 550.71 578.50 606.66 634.82 40 Hrs.532.82 565.45 596.76 629.39 661.14 693.32 725.51 J Hourly 14.40 15.26 16.10 16.97 17.82 18.74 19.61 35 Hrs.503.90 533.97 563.65 594.10 623.79 655.75 686.20 40 Hrs.575.89 610.25 644.17 678.97 712.90 749.43 784.23 K Hourly 15.54 16.48 17.40 18.37 19.28 20.21 21.16 35 Hrs.543.86 576.97 608.94 642.81 674.78 707.51 740.63 40 Hrs.621.56 659.40 695.93 734.65 771.18 808.59 846.43 L Hourly 16.80 17.81 18.83 19.84 20.86 21.86 22.85 35 Hrs.588.01 623.40 659.18 694.57 729.97 764.98 799.62 40 Hrs.672.01 712.46 753.35 793.80 834.25 874.27 913.85 M Hourly 18.14 19.25 20.30 21.40 22.50 23.60 24.69 35 Hrs.634.82 673.64 710.56 749.00 787.44 825.88 864.32 40 Hrs.725.51 769.88 812.07 856.00 899.93 943.86 987.79 N Hourly 19.58 20.76 21.93 23.12 24.27 25.47 26.65 35 Hrs.685.44 726.54 767.65 809.13 849.47 891.34 932.82 40 Hrs.783.36 830.34 877.31 924.72 970.83 1,018.67 1,066.08 O Hourly 21.16 22.43 23.69 24.99 26.27 27.53 28.79 35 Hrs.740.63 785.15 829.30 874.59 919.50 963.65 1,007.80 40 Hrs.846.43 897.32 947.78 999.54 1,050.86 1,101.32 1,151.77 54 SALARY &RATE SCHEDULES—FISCAL 1997 LIST OF DEPARTMENTS Pay Positions Department Group Authorized Schedule Hours Town Accountant Contract 1 Assistant Town Accountant E 1 35 Accounts Clerk D 1 21 Board of Assessors Assistant Assessor/Appraiser L 1 40 Administrative Assistant F 1 35 Clerk B 1 25 Building Inspector/Zoning Officei K 1 40 Clerk D 1 21 Conservation Commission Agent J 1 20 Secretary E 1 22 Elder Affairs Director J 1 35 Outreach Worker D 1 18 Elections Clerk B 1 20 Fire Department Fire Chief Contract 1 Captain FS-11 4 42 FF—EMT FS-10 10 42 Private FS-09 7 42 Ambulance Billing Administrator E 1 20 Harbormaster I 1 40 Health,Board of Health Agent L 1 40 Administrative Secretary F 1 35 Public Works Department F 1 40 Recycling Monitor B Clerk D 1 30 Working Foreman H 2 40 Heavy Equipment Operator F 3 40 Truck DriverAJtility Worker D 2 40 Public Works Supintendent Contract 1 Tree &Park and Cemetery Superintendent J 1 40 Tree Climber F 1 40 Skilled Utility Worker D 1 40 Skilled Utility Worker-Cemetery D 1 40 Library Chief Librarian M 1 1 40 Staff Librarian I 1 6 35 Staff Librarian I 1 6 31 Library Assistant G 1 6 33 Senior Clerk D 2 6 35 Custodian D 1 6 17 55 Pay Positions Department Group Authorized Schedule Hours Planning Secretary E 1 7 20 Police Department Police Chief Contract 1 Sergeant PS-11 4 37.5 Patrolman PS-09 13 37.5 Clerk D 1 25 Recreation Director J 1 40 Selectmen,Board of Town Administrator Contract 1 Administrative Secretary F 1 40 Secretary/Receptionist D 1 35 Sewer Superintendent J Secretary E 1 6 Utility Worker C Operator F Town Clerk Assistant Town Clerk E 1 35 Town Hall Custodian E 1 35 Treasurer/Collector Assistant Collector F 1 35 Assistant Treasurer F 1 35 Water Department Superintendent N Supervisor K Plant Foreman H Heavy Equipment Operator-Meter Inspector G Secretary E Clerk B Plant Operator/I ah Director F Plant Operator E Service Operator E Wire Department Superintendent K 1 40 Electrician Inspector H Civilian Dispatch Communications Officer FT D 3 40 Communications Officer PT D 3 16 Note:The listings for these positions do not reflect all proposed changes in the FY97 budget. 56 ANNUAL Schedule 2 —Part-time Positions Veterans 'Agent $1 '600 Member,Board of Registrars 326 Sealer of Weights &Measures 750 Director of Civil Defense 250 Shellfish Constable 500 Animal Control Officer 10,040 Assistant Civil Defense Director 50 HOURLY Cemeteries 5.50 Assistant Harbormaster 6.50 Harbor Night Patrol 5.50 Casual Labor Step 1 5.50 Step 2 5.80 Step Maximum 6.10 Skilled Casual Labor 7.00 Election Officers 5.00 Election Clerk 5.50 Election Warden 6.00 Summer Patrolman Police Matron Step 1 6.70 Step 2 7.10 Step Maximum 7.50 Deputy Building Inspector Group H-1 Recreation Clerk Step 1 4.25 Step 2 4.75 Step Maximum 5.25 Library Pages Step 1 4.25 Step 2 4.75 Step Maximum 5.25 Recording Secretary-Selectmen 7.50 Schedule 3 —Part-time Positions Constable —Per Notice 20.00 Schedule 4 —Informational Only Police Department (Per Collective Bargaining Agreement) Schedule 5 —Informational Only Fire Department —(Per Collective Bargaining Agreement) Schedule 6 —Informational Only Library —(Per Collective Bargaining Agreement) Schedule 7 —Informational Only Municipal Clerical and Custodial —(Per Collective Bargaining Agreement) Exempt Positions —(Per Fair Labor Standards Act) Assistant Assessor/Appraiser Librarian-Chief Building Inspector Police Chief Council on Aging Director Recreation Director Town Administrator Town Accountant Fire Chief Water Superintendent Harbormaster Water Supervisor Health Agent Public Works Superintendent 57 COST OF AMENDMENTS TO PERSONNEL COMMITTEE BY-LAW IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 4 Department Personal Services 129 Town Administrator-Clerical 135 Town Accountant 141 Assessors 241 Building Inspector 245 Wire Department 294 Tree and Park 295 Harbor 422 Highway 423 Highway-Snow &Ice 433 Landfill 510 Board of Health 541 Council on Aging 610 Library 630 Recreation Grand Total Increase $1,191.00 1,131.00 1,055.00 1,077.00 1,077.00 3,059.00 731.00 3,006.00 174.00 1,340.00 1,164.00 1,210.00 1,257.00 999.00 $18,480.00 SALARY SCHEDULE ELECTED OFFICIALS (for information only—not subject to compensation plan) Annual Rates Job Title Fiscal 1997 Town Clerk $38,599.00 Clerk,Board of Registrars 329.00 Treasurer-Collector 41,643.00 Moderator 1.00 Board of Selectmen Chairman 1,500 00 Members (4)at $1,000.00 4,000.00 Board of Assessors Chairman 1,300.00 Members (2)at $1 ,200.00 2,400.00 $89,772. Motion is adopted unanimously. 58 ARTICLE 5.To hear and act upon the report and recommendations of the Selectmen with respect to the salaries of Elected Town Officials and to see if the Town will vote to accept the recommendations by adopting or amending the Schedule hereto- fore accepted and adopted and to raise the appropriate sum of money necessary to pay for the increases in the salaries of the Treasurer/Collector and the Town Clerk,for the ensuing fiscal year. SALARY SCHEDULE ELECTED OFFICLVLS —FISCAL 1997 (for information only —not subject to compensation plan) SCHEDULE 2 COSTS OF INCREASE IN ANNUAL RATES OF ELECTED OFFICIALS Department Elected Officials —Personal Services 145 Treasurer/Collector Salary 1,016.00 161 Town Clerk 942.00 $1,958.00 MOVED:That the report and recommendations of the Board of Selectmen with respect to increases in salaries for the Treasurer/Collector and Town Clerk be and hereby are accepted,and to meet the increases,the sum of One Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty- Eight and no/100 ($1,958.00)Dollars be and hereby is appropriated to pay for the increases of salaries set forth in the schedule entitled "Schedule 2 Costs of Increase in Annual Rates of Elected Officials"filed herewith and incorporated by reference,and the amount so appropriated is to be credited to the Salary Appropriation Account in accor- dance with the Schedule,and to meet the appropriation,the sum of One Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Eight and no/100 ($1,958.00)Dollars be transferred from Surplus Revenue. SCHEDULE 2 Cost of Increase in Annual Rates of Elected Officials Department Elected Officials —Personal Services 145 Treasurer/Collector Salary 1,016.00 161 Town Clerk 942.00 $1,958.00 Motion is adopted unanimously. MOVED:By that the Annual Town Meeting be recessed pending consideration of the Special Town Meeting Articles and that the Special Town Meeting Articles be consid- ered at this time. Motion is adopted unanimously. 59 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 1.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds,or borrow a sum of money for the purpose of paying unpaid bills itemized below and relating to prior fiscal years: Vendor Department Amount Cohasset Habitat Condominium Association Sewer $135.72 MOVED:That the sum of One Hundred Thirty-five and 72/100 ($135.72)Dollars be transferred from Surplus Revenue for the purpose of paying the bill itemized below and relating to a prior fiscal year: Vendor Department Amount Cohasset/Habitat Condominium Assoc. Sewer $135.72 A 9/10 vote is required. Motion is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 2.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds or transfer from current appropriations the following sums of money to supplement 1996 fiscal year appropriations as indicated in the following table: Accounts from which transfers are to be made Accounts which are to be supplemented Amount Surplus Revenue Surplus Revenue Surplus Revenue Surplus Revenue Surplus Revenue Surplus Revenue Surplus Revenue Special Counsel Police Expense Fire Expense Tree Park &Cemetery Expense Town Elections Payroll Town Elections Expense Town Reports Expense $165,000 5,477 924 979 1,895 1,000 1,401 MOVED:That the transfers set forth below be approved to supplement 1996 fis- cal year appropriations as indicated in the following table: Account from which transfers are to be made Accounts which are to be supplemented Amount Surplus Revenue Surplus Revenue Surplus Revenue Surplus Revenue Article 35 —11/95 Special Town Meeting Special Counsel Police Expense Fire Expense Tree Park &Cemetery Expense Town Election Payroll $165,000.00 5,477.00 924.00 979.00 1,895.00 60 Article 35 —1 1/95 Town Election Expense 1,000.00 Special Town Meeting Article 35 —1 1/95 Town Report Expense 1 ,401 .00 Conservation Commission Conservation Commission 3,850.00 Personnel Services Contract Services FURTHER MOVED:That the following transfers be made from current appro- priations: Accounts from which Accounts which are to be transfers are to be made supplemented Amount Water Dept.maturing Water Dept.General $7,887.00 debt —principal Expense Water Dept.maturing Water Dept.General 42,1 1 3 .00 debt —interest Expense Motion is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 3.To see if the Town will authorize a transfer of money from the Wetlands Protection Fund to the General Fund for the purpose of administering the state Wetlands Protection Act. MOVED:That the sum of One Thousand,Five Hundred and no/100 ($1,500.00) Dollars be transferred from the Wetlands Protection Fund to the General Fund for the pur- pose of administering the State Wetlands Protection Act. Motion is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 4.To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Sewer Commissioners,pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws chapter 40,Section 4A,to enter into an intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Hull relating to the sewering of Straits Pond/Hull Street area,such agreement to be essentially in the form filed with the Town Clerk's Office entitled,"Intermunicipal Agreement -Town of Hull",and further,to see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds or borrow from the Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust,or otherwise,for the purpose of implementing the terms and conditions of the Hull Intermunicipal Agreement, including construction,and further,that the Town be authorized to levy betterments and assessments on parcels of land that are enhanced by the sewering. MOVED:That the Board of Sewer Commissioners,in accordance with the author- ity of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40,Section 4A or any other applicable statute be authorized to enter into an intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Hull relating to the laying out and construction of sewers for the Straits Pond/Hull Street area,the agree- ment to be substantially in the form and substance as filed with the office of the Town Clerk entitled "Intermunicipal Agreement —Town of Hull"and further that the Town Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,be authorized to borrow the sum of Six Million,Three Hundred and Twenty Six Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($6,326,800)from the Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust,or otherwise,for the purposes of implementing the terms and conditions of such Intermunicipal Agreement, including design and construction of the proposed sewer expansion;and that the Town be authorized to levy betterments and assessments on parcels of land that are specially ben- efited by such sewers using the methodology as established bv the Town in Article 22 of 61 the 1972 Annual Town Meeting,provided however that pursuant to section 7 of c.65 of the Acts of 1962 and c.83.section 23 of the General Laws,the portion to be paid by the Town shall be no amount of such costs and the portion to be so levied and assessed upon parcels of land so benefited shall be the entire amount of such costs. Amendment offered by Diane Sullivan. MOVED:That the Board of Sewer Commissioners,in accordance with the author- ity of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40,Section 4A or any other applicable statute be authorized to enter into an intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Hull relating to the laying out and construction of sewers for the Straits Pond/Hull Street area,the agree- ment to be substantially in the form and substance as filed with the office of the Town Clerk entitled "Intermunicipal Agreement —Town of Hull"and further that the Town Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,be authorized to borrow the sum of Six Million,Three Hundred and Twenty Six Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($6,326,800)from the Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust,or otherwise,for the purposes of implementing the terms and conditions of such Intermunicipal Agreement, including design and construction of the proposed sewer expansion;and that the Town be authorized to levy betterments and assessments for the entire amount of such costs on parcels of land that are specially benefited by such sewers using the methodology as estab- lished by the Town in Article 22 of the 1972 Annual Town Meeting,provided however, pursuant to section 7 of chapter 65 of the Acts of 1962 and chapter 83,section 23 of the General Laws,that contingent upon a vote of the town to exempt from the limitation on total taxes imposed by Mass General Laws c.59 s.21C (Proposition 2-1/2)amounts nec- essary to pay the principal of and interest on the amounts borrowed as authorized by this vote;then the portion to be paid by the Town shall be one half of such costs appropriated from the tax levy and the portion to be so levied and assessed upon parcels of land so ben- efited shall be reduced as a result of such override from the entire amount to one half of such costs. A 2/3 vote is required. Motion to amend is approved.Main motion as amended is adopted. ARTICLE 5.To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Sewer Commissioners,pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40,Section 4A,to enter into an intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Hingham relating to the sewer- ing of Straits Pond/Hull street area,such agreement to be essentially in the form filed with the Town Clerk's Office entitled "Intermunicipal Agreement -Town of Hingham",and further,to see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate,transfer from avail- able funds or borrow from the Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust,or other- wise,for the purpose of implementing the terms and conditions of the Hingham Intermunicipal Agreement,including construction. MOVED:That the Board of Sewer Commissioners,in accordance with the author- ity of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40,Section 4A be authorized to enter into an intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Hingham relating to the sewering of Straits Pond/Hull Street area,the agreement to be essentially in the form filed with the office of Town Clerk entitied,"Intermunicipal Agreement —Town of Hingham";and to effectuate the agreement,the sum of Five Thousand and no/100 ($5,000.00)Dollars be transferred from amounts appropriated under Article 23 of the Warrant for the 1995 Annual Town Meeting. Motion is adopted unanimously. 62 ARTICLE 6.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds or borrow a sum of money to conduct a series of investigations to evaluate benthic conditions as requested by the United States Environmental Protection Agency in con- nection with the Town's evaluation of alternatives of the treatment and disposal of its wastewater. MOVED:That the sum of Twenty Thousand and no/100 ($20,000.00)Dollars be transferred from Surplus Revenue for the purpose of conducting a series of investigations to evaluate the benthic conditions of Cohasset Harbor as requested by the United States Environmental Protection Agency in connection with the Town's evaluation of alternatives for the treatment and disposal of its wastewater. Motion is adopted imanimously. ARTICLE 7.To see if the Town will vote to amend the motion adopted under Article 1 1 of the Warrant for the November 6,1995 Special Town Meeting which amend- ment will allow the Town to seek funding from the Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust.The motion,as amended,would delete the word "draft"before the word "Report"and substitute the word "Final",and would delete the date "August,1995"and substitute in its place the date "November,1995"so that the motion as adopted would read: MOVED:That the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,be authorized to borrow the sum of Seventy Thousand and no/100 ($70,000.00)Dollars for the purpose of making repairs to the Town's wastewater collection system as recom- mended in the engineer's final report dated November 1995. MOVED:That the motion adopted under Article 11 of the Warrant for the November 6,1995 Special Town Meeting be amended by deleting the word "draft"before the word "report"and substituting the word "final"and by deleting the date "August 1995"and substituting in its place the date "November 1995"so that the motion as adopted would read: MOVED:That the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,be authorized to borrow the sum of Seventy Thousand and no/100 ($70,000.00)Dollars for the purpose of making repairs to the Town's wastewater collection system as recom- mended in the engineer's final report dated November,1995. A 2/3 vote is required. Motion is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 8.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds or borrow a sum of money to make value-effective repairs to the Town's wastewater collection system as recommended in the engineer's final report dated November,1995. MOVED:That the sum of Two Hundred Thousand and no/100 ($200,000.00) Dollars be appropriated to make value-effective repairs to the Town's wastewater collec- tion system as recommended in Whitman &,Howard's final draft report dated November, 1995 and to meet the appropriation,the sum of Ten Thousand and no/100 ($10,000.00) Dollars be transferred from the Sewer Penalty Reserve Fund and the Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen be authorized to borrow One Hundred Ninety Thousand and no/100 ($190,000.00)Dollars from the State Revolving Loan Fund and to repay such borrowing the Town be authorized to levy betterments and assessments on parcels of land specially benefited by such repairs. A 2/3 vote is required. Motion is adopted unanimously. 63 ARTICLE 9.To see if the Town will accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40,Section 39J which requires the Town,for the purposes of water conservation,water resource management,water resource planning and comprehensive financial management to adopt a pricing system which includes the cost of the provisions of water and sewer services to the residents and industrial and commercial users of the Town. MOVED:That the Town accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40,Section 39J which requires the Town,for the purpose of water conservation, water resource management,water resource planning and comprehensive financial man- agement to adopt a pricing system which includes the cost of the provision of water and sewer services to the residents and industrial and commercial users of the Town. Motion is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 10.To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Sewer Commissioners to acquire by eminent domain,or otherwise,permanent easements from all of the abutters to the proposed sewer expansion known as the Straits Pond Wastewater Collection System.The easements will be used for the purpose of laying,constructing, replacing,improving,or otherwise maintaining sewer collection pipes and appurtenant equipment.The specific parcels,or portions thereof,over which the easements are to be taken are all the parcels which abut either the gravity sewer pipes,forced sewer pipes or pressure sewer pipes,as shown on a plan entitled,"Preliminary Straits Pond Wastewater Collection System"dated March 1996,prepared by Tutela Engineering Associates,a copy of which is on file with the Office of the Town Clerk and endorsed "Easement Plan - Article 10,March 30,1995 Special Town Meeting."The specific parcels upon which the easements may be taken are also described in a computer printout by name of owner, street address and titie reference,which printout is on file with the Office of Town Clerk and endorsed "List of Addresses,Eminent Domain Takings -Article 10,March 30,1996 Special Town Meeting";and further,to see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds or borrow to effectuate the acquisition of such easements. MOVED:That the Board of Sewer Commissioners be authorized to acquire by eminent domain,or otherwise,permanent easements from all of the abutters to the pro- posed sewer expansion known as the Straits Pond Wastewater Collection System.The easements will be used for the purpose of laying,constructing,replacing,improving,or otherwise maintaining sewer collection pipes and appurtenant equipment.The specific parcels,or portions,thereof,over which the easements are to be taken are all the parcels which abut either the gravity sewer pipes,forced sewer pipes or pressure sewer pipes,as shown on a plan entitied,"Preliminary Straits Pond Wastewater Collection System"dated March 1996,prepared by Tutela Engineering Associates,a copy of which is on file with the Office of the Town Clerk and endorsed "Easement Plan —Article 10,March 30,1996 Special Town Meeting."The specific parcels upon which the easements may be taken are also described in a computer printout by name of owner,street address and title reference, which printout is on file with the Office of Town Clerk and endorsed "List of Addresses, Eminent Domain Takings —Article 10,March 30,1996 Special Town Meeting",and fur- ther,to see if the sum of Five Thousand and no/100 ($5,000.00)Dollars be transferred from Surplus Revenue for the purpose of effectuating the acquisition of such easements. A 2/3 vote is required. Motion is adopted unanimously. A proclamation was offered by Merle Brown,Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. 64 WHEREAS,Jane O.Goedecke has served on the Advisory Committee from 1985 to 1990 and on the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Cohasset from 1990 to 1996 with admirable perspicuity;and WHEREAS,she has displayed great strength of purpose and mental and physical vigor in the search for solutions to the ever-changing problems engendered by a vital community;and WHEREAS,she has acquitted herself with admirable resolution in pursuit of sound,workable town government,with clear and fearless determination. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that we,her fellow members of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Cohasset,acknowledge with gratitude the large role she has played in the efforts of those volunteers who have served well in the interest of the general welfare of their fellow Townspeople. GIVEN under our hands and the seal of the TOWN OF COHASSET this thirtieth day of March,in the year One Thousand,Nine Hundred and Ninety-Six. Proclamation is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 11.To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition the State Legislature to enact private legislation to authorize the Town of Cohasset to install,own,operate and maintain a pipeline in and through portions of the Town of Hull and/or the Town of Hingham,County of Plymouth,Commonwealth of Massachusetts. MOVED:That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to file special legislation with the Clerk of the General Court to authorize the Town of Cohasset to install,own, operate and maintain a pipeline in and through portions of the Town of Hull and/or the Town of Hingham,County of Plymouth,Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Motion is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 12.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate,transfer from avail- able funds or borrow a sum of money to supplement the overtime expenditure account for the Fire Department. MOVED:That the sum of Seventeen Thousand,and no/100 ($17,000.00)Dollars be transferred from Surplus Revenue to supplement the overtime expenditure account for the Fire Department. Motion is adopted. ARTICLE 13.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate,transfer from avail- able funds or borrow the sum of Twenty-seven Thousand and no/100 ($27,000.00)Dollars for the purpose of purchasing a new,four-wheel drive multipurpose machine with mower deck,cab and optional attachment to be used by the Highway and Tree,Park and Cemetery Departments. MOVED:That the sum of Twenty-seven Thousand and no/100 ($27,000.00) Dollars be transferred from Surplus Revenue for the purpose of purchasing a new,four- wheel drive multipurpose machine with mower deck cab and optional attachment to be used by the Highway and Tree,Park and Cemetery Departments. Motion is adopted. ARTICLE 14.To see if the Town will transfer from available funds or borrow the sum of One Hundred Eighty Thousand and no/100 ($180,000.00)Dollars for the purpose of planning and designing an elementary school on land owned by the Town of Cohasset off Sohier Street knows as "Deer Hill". 65 MOVED:That the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,be authorized to borrow the sum of One Hundred Eighty Thousand and no/100 ($180,000.00) Dollars for the purpose of planning and designing an elementary school on land owned by the Town of Cohasset off Sohier Street known as "Deer Hill". A 2/3 vote is required. Hand Count Taken Yes 458;No 57. Motion is adopted. ARTICLE 15.To see if the Town will transfer from available funds or borrow the sum of Nine Million,Eight Hundred Ninety Thousand and no/100 ($9,890,000.00) Dollars for the purpose of planning,designing and constructing an elementary school on land owned by the Town of Cohasset off Sohier Street known as "Deer Hill". MOVED:That Nine Million,Eight Hundred Ninety Thousand and no/100 ($9,890,000.00)Dollars is appropriated for planning,designing and constructing an ele- mentary school on land owned by the Town of Cohasset off Sohier Street known as "Deer Hill",and to meet this appropriation,the Treasurer,with the approval of the Selectmen,is authorized to borrow Nine Million,Eight Hundred Ninety Thousand and no/100 ($9,890,000.00)Dollars under Chapter 44 of the General Laws or Chapter 645 of the Acts of 1948 as amended,and that the School Facilities Committee and/or the School Committee is authorized to take any other action necessary to carry out this project;pro- vided,however,that this vote shall not take effect until the Town votes to exempt from the limitation on total taxes imposed by G.L.c.59,S.21C (Proposition 2-1/2)amounts required to pay the principal of and interest on the borrowing authorized by this vote. A 2/3 vote is required. Hand Count taken Yes 410;No 49. Motion is adopted. Notice was given to reconsider Articles 4 and 15 of the Special Town Meeting. It was moved to adjourn until Monday,April 1,1996 at 7:30 p.m. MONDAY EVENING,APRIL 1,1996 Monday night checkers previously appointed by the Town Clerk reported to work at 7:00 p.m.Tellers Constance Jones,Gordon Flint,Raymond Buckley and Arthur Lehr were appointed by the Moderator.The Moderator called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. and a quorum of 100 was present at that time.A total of 608 registered voters were checked in. Resolution is offered by Ralph Kidder,Chairman of the School Committee. WHEREAS Nancy L.Sandell has served the children and the people of Cohasset for nine years as a member of the Cohasset School Committee,two of those years with graciousness and aplomb as Chairman of the Committee; AND WHEREAS Ms.Sandell has devoted her time,tireless energy and many tal- ents to the continuous improvement of the Cohasset School Department throughout her service on the Committee; AND WHEREAS Ms.Sandell has set very high expectations for and demanded excellence from herself,her colleagues on the Committee,and the administrators,teach- ers and staff of the Cohasset Schools in every aspect of the delivery of education in Cohasset; AND WHEREAS Ms.Sandell has provided inspirational leadership in the areas of curriculum reform,teacher evaluation and fiscal responsibility; 66 AND WHEREAS,before serving on the School Committee,Ms.Sandell was a founder and charter member of the Cohasset Parent School Organization and continues to provide support for the PSO; BE IT RESOLVED by the people of Cohasset gathered in Town Meeting on this thirtieth day of March,1996 that Nancy L.Sandell shall be remembered in perpetuity as a friend of education in Cohasset. Resolution is adopted unanimously. Resolution offered by Joanne Chittick member of the School Committee. WHEREAS,the Cohasset High School Boys'Basketball team finished their sea- son with a record of 19 wins and 7 losses;and WHEREAS,the team won the South Sectional Championship and were state semifinalists;and WHEREAS,in addition to their outstanding athletic accomplishment,the team and their coaches displayed a level of sportsmanship and fair play which is a credit to both themselves and our community. Now,therefore,be it resolved that the citizens of Cohasset,in Town Meeting assembled,recognize the achievements of the 1996 Boys'Basketball Team. Resolution is adopted unanimously. MOVED:To Reconsider Article 4 of the Special Town Meeting. Motion is adopted. ARTICLE 4. MOVED:That the Board of Sewer Conmiissioners,in accordance with the author- ity of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40,Section 4A or any other applicable statute be authorized to enter into an intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Hull relating to the laying out and construction of sewers for the Straits Pond/Hull Street area;the agree- ment to be substantially in the form and substance as filed with the office of the Town Clerk entitled "Intermunicipal Agreement —Town of Hull"and further that the Town Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,be authorized to borrow the sum of Six Million,Three Hundred and Twenty Six Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($6,326,800)from the Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust,or otherwise,for the purposes of implementing the terms and conditions of such Intermunicipal Agreement, including design and construction of the proposed sewer expansion;and that the Town be authorized to levy betterments and assessments for the entire amount of such costs on parcels of land that are specially benefited by such sewers using the methodology as estab- lished by the Town in Article 22 of the 1973 Annual Town Meeting,provided however, pursuant to section 7 of chapter 65 of the Acts of 1962 and chapter 83,section 23 of the General Laws,that contingent upon a vote of the town to exempt from the limitation on total taxes imposed by Mass General Laws c.59 s.21C (Proposition 2-1/2)amounts nec- essary to pay the principal of and interest on the amounts borrowed as authorized by this vote;then the portion to be paid by the Town shall be one half of such costs appropriated from the tax levy and the portion to be so levied and assessed upon parcels of land so ben- efited shall be reduced as a result of such override from the entire amount to one half of such costs. A 2/3 vote is required. Motion is adopted unanimously. MOVED to reconsider Article 15 of the Special Town Meeting. Motion is defeated. 67 ARTICLE 16.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate,transfer from avail- able funds or borrow a sum of money not to exceed Twelve Thousand and no/100 ($12,000.00)Dollars for the purpose of obtaining professional services to assist in the preparation of an Open Space and Recreation Plan for Cohasset. MOVED:That the sum of Twelve Thousand and no/100 ($12,000.00)Dollars be transferred from Surplus Revenue for the purpose of obtaining professional services to assist in the preparation of an Open Space and Recreation Plan for Cohasset. Motion is adopted. MOVED:That this Special Town Meeting be dissolved and that the Annual Town Meeting proceed. Motion is adopted unanimously. Proclamation offered by Merle Brown,Chairman of the Board of Selectmen: WHEREAS,Richard A.Henderson has represented the Town of Cohasset as Assistant Town Counsel since 1974,and as Town Counsel since 1982;and WHEREAS,he has provided sound legal advice on a wide variety of matters involving the Town with dedicated application,making his services readily available at whatever hour called upon,day or night;and WHEREAS,he has approached the many complicated concerns of the Town with concentrated focus and interpretive acuity;and WHEREAS,he has been a source of quick-witted,self-effacing humor that has endeared him to many of those with whom he has toiled,thereby lessening tension and inspiring a spirit of charity. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that we,the Board of Selectmen of the TOWN OF COHASSET,acknowledge his many years of dedicated service to the Town with gratitude for a job well done. GIVEN under our hands and the seal of the TOWN OF COHASSET this thirti- eth day of March,in the year One Thousand,Nine Hundred and Ninety-Six. Resolution is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 6.To see if the Town will assume liability in the manner provided in Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 91,Section 29 for all damages that may be incurred by work to be performed by the Department of Environmental Management of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the improvements,development,maintenance and protection of tidal and nontidal rivers and streams,harbors,tidewaters and foreshores along public beaches,in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 91, Section 1 1,and authorize the Selectmen to execute a bond of indemnity therefor to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. MOVED:That the Town assume liability in the manner provided in Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 93,Section 29 for all damages that may be incurred by work to be performed by the Department of Environmental Management of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for improvements,development,maintenance and protection of tidal and nontidal rivers,and streams,harbors,tidewaters and foreshores along public beaches with- in the Town of Cohasset,in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 91, Section 1 1 and the Selectmen be and hereby are authorized to execute a bond of indem- nity therefor to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Motion is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 7.To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer,with the approval of the Selectmen,to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of rev- enue for the fiscal year beginning July 1,1996,in accordance with the provisions of 68 Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 44,Section 4 and to issue a note or notes therefor payable within one year and to renew any note or notes therefor. MOVED:That the Town Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the Revenue of the fis- cal year beginning July 1,1996,in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 44,Section 4 and to issue a note or notes therefor payable within one year,and to renew any note or notes as may be given for any period less than one year in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 44,Section 17. A 2/3 vote is required. Motion is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 8.To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds or borrow a sum of money for the purpose of acquiring the land consist- ing of approximately 50 acres known as "Turkey Hill"which acquisition would be in con- junction with the Town of Hingham and the land would be used for conservation purposes. The land to be acquired is more particularly shown on Cohasset Assessor's Maps as Lots 1,3,4,5,5 A and 5B,Map 75 and Lots 40,41 and 42,Map 85,and on Hingham Assessor's Maps as Lot 3B on May 75 and Lots 26,27,28,29 and 30 on Map 65,a copy of which plans are filed with the Office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Cohasset and marked "Plans,Article 8". MOVED:To authorize the Board of Selectmen and Conservation Commission to investigate the ways and means of acquiring the land consisting of approximately 50 acres know as "Turkey Hill"which acquisition would be in conjunction with the Town of Hingham and the land would be used for conservation purposes.The land to be acquired is more particularly shown on Cohasset Assessor's Maps as Lots 1,3,4,5,5A and 5B Map 75 and Lots 40,41 and 42,Map 85,and on Hingham Assessor's Maps as Lot 3B on Map 75 and Lots 26,27,28,29 and 30 on Map 65,a copy of which plans are filed with the Office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Cohasset and marked "Plans,Article 8". Motion is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 9.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds,or borrow a sum of money for the purpose of funding an equipment replacement account for capital expenditures in accordance with the contract for the operation of the Water Department facilities. MOVED:That die sum of Fifty Thousand and no/100 ($50,000.00)Dollars be transferred from Water Revenue for the purpose of funding an equipment replacement account for capital expenditures in accordance with the contract for the operation of the Water Department facilities. Motion is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 10.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate,transfer from avail- able funds,or borrow a sum of money not to exceed Four Thousand and no/100 ($4,000.00)Dollars to provide Cohasset's share of the expenses of the South Shore Regional Refuse Disposal Board. MOVED:That the sum of Four Thousand and no/100 ($4,000.00)Dollars be trans- ferred from Surplus Revenue to provide Cohasset's share of expense of the South Shore Regional Refuse Disposal Board. Motion is adopted unanimously. 69 ARTICLE 11.To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 148,Section 26H which requires the installation of automatic sprinkler systems in lodging or boarding houses. MOVED:That the Town accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 148,Section 26H which requires the installation of automatic sprinkler systems in lodging or boarding houses. Motion is adopted. Proclamation offered by Michael Sullivan. WHEREAS,ELIZABETH B.RIPLEY has served the Town of Cohasset in the capacities of secretary and bookkeeper to the Superintendent of Schools and the School Committee from 1958 to 1961,as part-time bookkeeper in the High School business office from 1969 to 1980,as a member of the 1970 Bicentennial Committee,as Assistant Treasurer from 1982 to 1984,as a member of the Computer Study Committee,and as Treasurer/Collector from 1984 to 1996;and WHEREAS,while Treasurer/Collector she also served on the statewide Education Committee of City and Town Treasurers and taught at their annual school;and WHEREAS,under her direction as Treasurer/Collector,her department has taken a number of significant steps to improve cash flow,increase investment income,modern- ize the collection process through quarterly tax billing and has adopted procedures for more aggressive collection of delinquent taxes; NOW,THEREFORE,the Board of Selectmen expresses great appreciation for her twenty-eight years of service and dedication to the standards of her profession and her contribution towards the welfare of the citizens of the Town. GIVEN under our hands and the seal of the TOWN OF COHASSET this thirti- eth day of March,in the year One Thousand,Nine Hundred and Ninety-Six. Proclamation is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 12.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate,transfer from avail- able funds or borrow the sum of Four Thousand,Three Hundred and no/100 ($4,300.00) Dollars for the purpose of repairing roadside fences on various streets throughout the Town. MOVED:That the sum of Four Thousand,Three Hundred and no/100 ($4,300.00) Dollars be transferred from Surplus Revenue for the purpose of repairing roadside fences on various streets throughout the Town. Motion is adopted. ARTICLE 13.To see if the Town will authorize the formulations of a plan for a "Pay per Bag"system as an alternative funding mechanism for the existing permit fee to partially fund operations at the Recycling Transfer Facility and in connection therewith to apply for any grants available to assist in the development or implementation of such sys- tem. MOVED:That this Article be indefinitely postponed. Motion is adopted. ARTICLE 14.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate,transfer from avail- able funds,or borrow a sum of money for the purpose of installing air conditioning equip- ment at the Paul Pratt Memorial Library. 70 MOVED:That the sum of Seven Thousand and no/100 ($7,000.00)Dollars be transferred from Suq)lus Revenue for the purpose of installing air conditioning equipment at the Paul Pratt Memorial Library. Motion is adopted unanimously. Resolution offered by Mark DeGiacomo,member of tiie Zoning Board of Appeals. BE IT RESOLVED THAT: WHEREAS,Myma Putziger has served as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for over 16 years including 13 years as Chairperson of that Board;and WHEREAS,Myma Putziger has decided that as a result of pressing business concerns she will not accept reappointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals;and WHEREAS,in connection with this service Myma Putziger has spend hundreds of hours in this volunteer position for the good of the town;and WHEREAS,the Town has greatly benefited from Myma Putziger's contribution of her valuable time,expertise and talent. NOW THEREFORE,be it resolved that the citizens of Cohasset in Town Meeting here assembled,hereby record their sincere appreciation for the long and devoted service rendered the Town of Cohasset by Myma Putziger. Resolution is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 15.To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to file special legislation which would permit the office of Treasurer/Collector to be an appointed position at the conclusion of the term of the individual who is elected to that office at the 1996 Annual Town Election. MOVED:That the Board of Selectmen be authorized and directed to file with the Clerk of the General Court special legislation to permit the office of Treasurer/Collector to be an appointed position at the conclusion of the term of the individual who is elected to that office at the 1996 Annual Town Meeting. Motion is adopted. ARTICLE 16.To see if the Town will vote to amend ARTICLE I of the General Bylaws,INTRODUCTION,by adding thereto a new paragraph (w)to Section 3 thereof which shall read as follows: (w)Except as otherwise provided by these Bylaws,no appointed member of a com- mittee shall serve for more than three terms.This paragraph shall not apply to ex-officio members. MOVED:That Article 1 of the General Bylaws,INTRODUCTION ,be amended by adding thereto a new paragraph (w)to Section 3 thereof which shall read as follows: (w)Except as otherwise provided by these Bylaws,no appointed member of a com- mittee shall serve for more than three terms.This paragraph shall not apply to ex-officio members. Motion is defeated . 71 ARTICLE 17. Name Address John K.McNabb,Jr.53 Pond St. Kevin F.O'Donnell 196 Fairoaks Ln. James C.Kinch 77 Forest Ave. Nicholas J.Driscoll 42 Wheelwright Fm. Ansley W.Pearce 23 Forest Notch Mary O.Kelly 247 Fair Oaks Ln. Mary E.Gainor 168 Sohier St. Charles Gainor 168 Sohier St. Linda Keller 2 Cushing Rd. Constance Afshar 141 South Main St. To see if the Town will vote to rezone a portion of a certain district as shown on the Zoning Map identified as Zoning district Map of the Town of Cohasset,Massachusetts, October 1,1976 as revised to 1985 prepared by Edwin Young,R.L.S.,R.P.E.(hereinafter called the Map)so that the light industry area east of Chief Justice Cushing Way and a portion of the light industry area northwest of Sohier Street and on the west side of Chief Justice Cushing Highway as shown on the area crosshatched on the Map,and identified "PL"located northwest of a straight line running from the intersection of King Street and Chief Justice Cushing Way south of Crocker Lane and ending at an intersection of the existing Light Industrial Zone and Trustees of Reservation land,and more particularly shown on a copy of the Map on file with the Town Clerk and showing the aforesaid area outlined in red and identified as "NEW HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT'be rezoned as highway business by eighty thousand (80,000)square feet,that the Town reprint the zoning map so said area shall be colored red and identified with the letters "HB";and that the Town appropriate,transfer from available funds,or borrow a sum of money for the purpose of reprinting the Town zoning map to contain the reflected changes authorized herein. MOVED:That this Article be indefinitely postponed. Motion is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 18.To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 5 -AREA REGU- LATIONS,of the Zoning Bylaw by adding to Subsection 5.4 Table of Area Regulations Notes,a new paragraph numbered 5.4.12 which shall read as follows: 5.4.12 In any district a single flag pole may be constructed in excess of 35 feet,but not greater than 75 feet,for the display of non-commercial flags,provided it is placed no closer to a lot line than the height of the flag pole,and if illuminated,does not shine onto any abutting property. MOVED:That Section 5 -AREA REGULATIONS,of the Zoning Bylaw be amended by adding to Section 5.4 -Table of Area Regulations Notes ,a new paragraph numbered 5.4.12 which shall read as follows: 5.4.12 By Special Permit,issued by the Board of Appeals,in any district a single flag pole may be constructed in excess of 35 feet,but not greater than 75 feet,for the dis- play of non-commercial flags,provided it is placed no closer to a lot line than the height of the flag pole,if illuminated,does not shine onto any abutting property. A 2/3 vote is required . Motion is defeated. 72 ARTICLE 19.To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell the real property known as the "Hagerty Property Showroom"together with the land adjacent thereto not to exceed 8,000 square feet,all as shown on a plan marked "Article 19"on file with the office of the Town Clerk on such terms and conditions as they deem appropriate and in the best interests of the Town of Cohasset,and further,as appur- tenant to such sale,the Board of Selectmen are authorized to grant an easement on adja- cent town land for the maintenance and repair of a septic system to service the land and building being sold as authorized hereunder. MOVED:That the Board of Selectmen be authorized and directed to sell the real property known as "Hagerty Property showroom"together with the land adjacent thereto consisting of 7,500 square feet,all as shown on a plan marked "Article 19"on file with the office of the Town Clerk on such terms and conditions as the Board of Selectmen shall deem appropriate and in the best interests of the Town of Cohasset,and in connection with such sale,the Board of Selectmen are authorized to grant an easement on adjacent town land for the construction,maintenance,repair and replacement of a septic system to ser- vice the land and building being sold as authorized herein. A 2/3 vote is required. Motion is defeated. ARTICLE 20.To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town Zoning Law and Town Zoning Map to rezone a parcel of land shown as Lot 1 1 on Board of Assessors' Map 37 as Residential A. MOVED:That this Article be indefinitely postponed. Motion is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 21.To see if the Town will vote to form a committee to investigate the most effective means for restoring to the real estate tax rolls the real property,together with improvements thereon,shown as Plot 33 on Board of Assessors'Map 18 and known as the Osgood School,the committee so appointed shall report to a Special Town Meeting in the fall of 1996. MOVED:That the Board of Selectmen establish a committee to investigate the most effective means for restoring to the real estate tax rolls the real property,together with improvements thereon,shown as Plot 33 on Board of Assessors'Map 18 and known as the Osgood School with instructions to the committee so appointed to report to a Special Town meeting in the fall of 1996. Motion is adopted. ARTICLE 22.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate,transfer from avail- able funds or borrow a sum of money for the purpose of purchasing school buses. MOVED:That this Article be indefinitely postponed. Motion is adopted. ARTICLE 23.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate,transfer from avail- able funds or borrow a sum of money to remodel the auditorium and gymnasium at the Junior/Senior High School. MOVED:That this Article be indefinitely postponed. Motion is adopted unanimously. 73 ARTICLE 24.To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept an easement for an existing storm drain encumbering the land known as and numbered 265 North Main Street,Cohasset,Massachusetts,which land is now or was for- merly owned by Eastern Edison Company.The easement to be acquired conmiences on North Main Street and runs in a southerly direction to land now or formerly of the Old Colony Railroad and is the area outlined in red on a plan entitled "Plan -Article 24"and on file with the Office of the Town Clerk. MOVED:That the Board of Selectmen be authorized and directed to accept an easement for an existing storm drain encumbering the land known as and numbered 365 North Main Street,Cohasset,Massachusetts,which land is now or was formerly owned by Eastern Edison Company.One portion of the easement to be acquired commences on North Main Street and runs in a southerly direction to land now or formerly of the Old Colony Railroad and the other portion of the easement commences on the westerly bound- ary of the grantor and runs in an easterly direction to the "Old Colony Ponds"as shown on the plan hereafter mentioned a distance of 51 feet,through the Old Cooling Ponds to its easterly shore and then easterly and northeasterly a distance of approximately 100 feet to a catch basin,all as shown as the areas outlined in red on a plan entitled "Plan - Article 24"and on file with the Office of the Town Clerk. Motion is adopted unanimously. MOVED:That this meeting stand adjourned until the Annual Town Election on April 6,1996 at 8:00 a.m. Motion is adopted unanimously at 10 p.m. A True Record,ATTEST: Marion L.Douglas Town Clerk 74 TOWN ELECTION APRIL 6.1996 Polls open at 8 p.m. Total Voters 3,188 Close 6 p.m. Percent 62% ABSENTEES —317 Election officers sworn in by Town Clerk,Marion L.Douglas,at 7:45 a.m.were as follows: Domenic Baccari Carla Getto Margaret Bates Jean Thompson Alba Crossen Gertrude Waldfogel Ruth Pratt Janice Rosano Deborah Protulis Avis Sweeney Kathleen Rhodes Eileen Corbett Jacquelyn McGuire Grace Tuckerman SELECTMEN FOR THREE YEARS —VOTE FOR ONE Pctl Pet 2 Total Martha K.Gjesteby (2) Robert V.Davenport (3) Roseanne Ronnie M.McMorris (4) Nancy A.Roth (5) Roy Fitzsinmions Blanks 623 237 708 812 836 612 372 762 556 1 834 1,235 609 1,470 1,368 1 1,670 Overvotes 16 8 24 Total 852 842 1,694 MODERATOR FOR THREE YEARS --VOTE FOR ONE George L.Marlette,in (8) Roy Fitzsimmons Baressi 1,162 1,072 1 1 2,234 1 1 Blanks 454 500 954 Overvotes total 1,616 1,574 3,190 TOWN CLERK FOR THREE YEARS —VOTE FOR ONE Marion L.Douglas (11)1,120 1,134 2,254 Blanks 496 438 934 Overvotes Total 1,616 1,572 3,188 TREASURER/COLLECTOR FOR THREE YEARS —VOTE FOR ONE Joseph D.Buckley (14)897 877 1774 Wigmore A.Pierson (15 318 309 627 Patricia Anne Walsh (16)216 219 435 Blanks 182 163 345 Overvotes 3 4 7 Total 1,616 1,572 3,188 75 SCHOOL COMMITTEE FOR THREE YEARS —VOTE FOR ONE Pct.1 Pet 2 Total Keith T.Knowles (21)267 331 598 Owen L.O'Malley (22)292 319 611 Richard P.Shea (23)771 589 1,360 Blanks 274 324 598 Overvotes 12 9 21 Total 1,616 1,572 3,188 TRUSTEE FOR MEMORIAL LIBRARY FOR THREE YEARS — VOTE FOR THREE Sheila S.Evans (26)965 876 1,841 Doris R.McNulty (27)861 788 1,649 Roger L.Lowe (28)819 743 1,562 Blanks 2,203 2,309 4,512 Overvote Total 4,848 4,716 9,564 ASSESSOR FOR THREE YEARS --VOTE FOR ONE James W.Lagrotteria (31)1094 1049 2143 Blanks 522 523 1045 Overvotes Total 1616 1572 3188 BOARD OF HEALTH FOR THREE YEARS —VOTE FOR ONE Kevin M.Ulmer (34)1,134 1,046 2,180 Blanks 482 526 1,008 Overvotes Total 1,616 1,572 3,188 COHASSET HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR FIVE YEARS —VOTE FOR ONE John D.Muncey (37)1,125 1,127 2,252 Blanks 491 445 936 Overvotes Total 1,616 1,572 3,188 PLANNING BOARD FOR FIVE YEARS —VOTE FOR ONE Terry J.Atherton (40)750 815 1565 Michael Mullin (41)358 274 632 Blanks 508 481 989 Overvotes 2 2 RECREATION COMMISSIONER FOR FIVE YEARS —VOTE FOR ONE Thomas Wigmore (44)1,067 1,084 2,151 Blanks 549 488 1,037 Overvotes Total 1,616 1,572 3,188 76 SEWER COMMISSIONER FOR THREE YEARS —VOTE FOR ONE Pet.1 Pet.2 Total Edward M.Guild (47)844 709 1,552 Jack L.Noble (48)455 536 991 Blanks 317 327 644 Overvotes 1 1 Total 1,616 1,572 3,188 WAiER COMMISSIONER FOR THREE YEARS --VOTE EOR ONE Riehard D.Muneey (51)535 751 1,286 John P.Raffeity (52)643 459 1,102 Blanks 438 360 798 Overvote 2 2 Total 1,616 1,572 3,188 PROP 2-1/2 OUESTION DEBT EXCLUSION Shall the Town of Cohasset be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition 2-1/2,so-called,the amounts required to pay for the bonds to be issued in order to finance planning,designing and constructing an elementary school on land owned by the Town of Cohasset off Sohier Street known as "Deer Hill"? Yes 61 868 706 1,574 No 62 692 802 1,494 Blanks 55 64 119 Overvote 1 1 Total 1,616 1,572 3,188 The polls closed at 6 p.m.The results were declared at 7:45 p.m. A True Record,Attest: Marion L.Douglas Town Clerk SPECIAL TOWnV ELECTION MAY 4,1996 Polls open at 8 a.m.Close at 6 p.m. Total Voters 1,945 Per Cent 37.9% Total Absentee Voters Pet 1 —84 Pet 2 —39 Percent of Absentee Voters 2.4% Election officers sworn in by Town Clerk,Marion L.Douglas,at 7:45 a.m.were as follows: Domenic Baccari Alba Crossen Carla Getto Frederick Koed Katherine Lincoln Elizabeth Logan Janet MacLure Ruth Pratt 77 Deborah Protulis Janice Rosano Jean Thompson Grace Tuckerman Gertrude Waldfogel Jacquelyn McGuire Proposition 2-1/2 Question Debt exclusion Shall the town of Cohasset be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposi- tion 2-1/2,so called,the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to lay out and construct sewers for the Straits Pond/Hull Street Area? Pre 1 Pre 2 Total Yes (6)602 319 912 No (7)455 534 989 Blanks 6 28 34 Overvote 10 1 Total 1,064 881 1,945 The polls closed at 6 p.m.,the results were declared at 6:45 p.m. A True Record,Attest: Marion L.Douglas Town Clerk SPECIAL TOWN MEETING AUGUST 12.1996 At the Special Town Meeting held on August 12,1996 at the South Shore Music Circus the following articles were contained in the warrant and acted upon as recorded. Checkers previously appointed for entrance by the Selectmen and sworn in by the Town Clerk,Marion L.Douglas,at 6:45 p.m.were Jacquelyn McGuire,Deborah Protulis, Carla Getto,Margaret Heman,Susan Kent,Kathleen Rhodes,Janice Rosano,Jean Thompson and Gertrude Waldfogel.Tellers appointed by the Moderator,George L. Marlette,III,were Constance Jones,Arthur Lehr,Elizabeth Logan,Louise Flint,Gordon Flint,Janet MacLure and Louis Simeone. The Moderator called the meeting to order at 7:55 p.m.and a quorum of 100 was present at that time. The call of meeting was examined by the Moderator and found to be in order.It was moved to dispense with the reading of the call of the Meeting and Return of Service. Motion is adopted unanimously. The registered voters checked in on the voting list totaled 1,589. ARTICLE 1. Name Address Joanne Young 264 North Main St. Leonora C.Jenkins 198 Jerusalem Rd. Thomas R.Jerome 268 Beechwood St. F.Roy Fitzsimmons 1 16 Doane St. Alexander C.Koines 380 Atlantic Ave. 78 Frederick Quelle 120 Nichols Rd. Jessica L.Jenkins 198 Jerusalem Rd. Norman F.Knight 198 Jerusalem Rd. Mary Edmonds 76 Pond St. Frederick G.Grassie 9 Atlantic Ave. We the undersigned hereby request that a Special Town Meeting be held for the purpose of reconsidering the vote of the town meeting held on March 30,1996 to borrow $9,980,000.00 for the construction of a new school. MOVED:That the autiiority granted by virtue of Article 15 of die Special Town Meeting of March 30,1996 to expend funds for the construction of certain improvements be terminated effective upon this vote and that thereafter no further funds be spent on such purposes,provided that this vote will not apply to commitments,contracts,expenditures already encumbered or accrued,or legal obligations entered into,prior to the date of this vote. A secret paper ballot was ordered by the Moderator. Yes 448;No 885. Motion is defeated . Notice was given by Paula Knowles that Article 1 may be reconsidered at an adjourned session of this meeting. It was moved by Peter Pratt,member of the Board of Selectmen,that this meeting stand adjourned until Monday,August 19,1996 at 7:30 p.m.at the South Shore Music Circus.Motion voted at 12:45 a.m. MONDAY EVENING —AUGUST 19,1996 Monday night checkers and tellers were appointed by the Moderator.The Moderator called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.and a quorum of 100 was present at that time.A total of 861 registered voters were checked in. ARTICLE 2. Name Address Diane C.Sullivan 708 Jerusalem Rd. John W.Sullivan 708 Jerusalem Rd. James R.Lennon 20 Tad Ln. Patrick A.Plante 798 Jerusalem Rd. Maria A.Plante 798 Jerusalem Rd. Alan Genovese 86 Howe Rd. Linda Genovese 86 Howe Rd. Jane M.Forrer 5 Diab Ln. Keith H.Van Etten 5 Diab Ln. James M.Shaughnessy 60 Howe Rd. To see if the town will vote to reconsider the vote of the Special Town Meeting held on March 30,1996 to borrow the sum of $6,326,800.00 for the construction of a sewer project in the Strait's Pond/Hull Street area. MOVED:That the town amend Article 4 of the Special Town Meeting of March 30,1996,by voting,pursuant to Section 7 of Chapter 65 of the Acts of 1962 and Chapter 83,Section 23 of the General Laws,to fix and determine the portion of the amount autho- rized to be borrowed by Article 4 of the Special Town Meeting of March 30,1996 to be paid for by the Town from the tax levy and general revenues of the Town at one half of such amount,thereby reducing the portion to be levied and assessed upon parcels of land 79 so benefited from the entire amount to one half of such amount;provided however that this vote is contingent upon the passage of a vote of the town to exempt from the limita- tion or total taxes imposed by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59,Section 21C ("Proposition 2-1/2")the amounts necessary to pay the principal of and interest on the amounts borrowed as authorized by Article 4 of the Special Town Meeting of March 30, 1996. A 2/3 vote is required. Hand count taken.Yes 426;No 370. Motion is defeated . ARTICLE 3.To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds or borrow the sum of $500,000 for the purpose of establishing a local loan fund authorized by c.1 1 1,s 1276^2 of the General Laws,or any other applicable statute including the Home Rule act referenced below for residents to borrow for the purpose of having premises in the town to be properly serviced by septic systems to meet the mini- mum requirements of the Massachusetts State Sanitary Code Title V and local Board of Health regulations;and further to request the Town's representative to the General Court to seek a Special Act of the legislature to carry out the foregoing,or act on anything relat- ing thereto.Said Loan program is to be in accordance with eligibility and loan regulations to be jointly established by the Board of Health and the Board of Sewer Commissioners. MOVED:That this article be indefinitely postponed. Motion is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 4.To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,or transfer from available funds,the sum of Two Thousand ($2,000.00)Dollars to defray the costs of con- ducting this Special Town Meeting,said sum to be added to the following accounts: (a)Elections &Town Meetings —Personal Services —$1,(X)0 (b)Town Reports —$1,000 MOVED:That the sum of Three Thousand ($3,000.00)Dollars be appropriated to the following accounts:Two Thousand ($2,000.00)Dollars for Elections and Town Meetings -Personal Services and One Thousand ($1,000.00)Dollars be appropriated for town reports and to meet this appropriation,the sum of Three Thousand ($3,000.00) Dollars be transferred from Surplus Revenue. Motion is adopted. ARTICLE 5.To see if the Town will vote to accept a collective bargaining agree- ment by and between the Town of Cohasset and the Konohasset Clerical and Custodial Association,and to see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, or transfer from available funds to effectuate the agreement. MOVED:That the town accept a collective bargaining agreement dated July 11, 1996 by and between the Town of Cohasset and the Konohasset Clerical and Custodial Association,and to raise and appropriate from the tax levy and other general revenues of the Town the sum of Twenty Five Thousand Nine Hundred ($25,900.00)Dollars to pay for the cost items in such agreement. Motion is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 6.To see if the Town will vote to Amend the Vote of the Town Meeting held on March 30,1996 to require the proposed new elementary School to be situated on that portion on the Town owned land located Northerly of the Deer Hill School or other suitable location,and that the School Facilities Committee (School Building Committee) ensure that the final plan meet the following design criteria: 1.Total School Site Area shall be sufficient in size to meet all present and future needs for a elementary school. 80 2.Proper Building Orientation. 3.Adequate windows and natural ventilation. 4.Adequate outside play areas constructed of natural materials. 5.Adequate vehicular access. 6.Elimination of high retaining walls and construction of fire lanes. 7.Adequate separation from Detention Ponds. 8.Fence protection from streets and other hazards. MOVED:That the proposed elementary school,access roads,parking area,and playgrounds be located as shown on attached sketch SK-8400,on file in the office of the Town Clerk,provided that such relocation can be accomplished within the requirements of all existing state and local approved funding. Motion is defeated. It was moved and seconded that this meeting be dissolved.Motion voted unan- imously at 10:20 p.m. A True Copy,Attest: Marion L.Douglas Town Clerk STATE PRIMARY SEPTEMBER 17.1996 Polls opened at 7 a.m.and closed at 8 p.m. Total Voters —862 Percent —17.24 Total Absentee Voters —50 Election officers sworn in by the Town Clerk,Marion Douglas,at 6:45 a.m.were as follows: Domenic Baccari Alba Crossen Louise FUnt Margaret Heman Katherine Lincoln Elizabeth Logan Janet MacLure Jacquelyn McGuire Ruth Pratt Deborah Protulis Jean Thompson Grace Tuckerman Gertrude Waldfogel Jeanne McAuliffe Democratic Party Senator in Congress Pre.1 Pre.2 Total John P.Kerry 138 173 311 Blanks 126 119 245 Total 556 Reoresentative in Congress Ian A.Bowles 39 41 80 WiUiam D.Delahunt 51 56 107 Philip W.Johnston 119 156 275 Walter S.Murray 9 6 15 Blanks 46 33 79 Total 556 81 Pre.1 Pre.2 Total Councillor Christopher A.lannella,Jr.74 92 166 Joseph P.McEttrick 113 122 235 Blanks 78 77 155 Total 556 Senator in General Court Robert Delahunt,Jr.124 178 302 Blanks 140 114 254 Total 556 Representative in General Court write-ins Mary Jeanette Murray 3 3 Chartis Langmaid 2 2 Nancy Buckley 2 1 3 Peter Pratt 1 1 2 Blanks 263 283 546 Total 556 Reester of Probate Thomas Patrick Hughes 119 163 282 Blanks 145 129 274 Total 556 County TVeasurer Timothy R Cahill 58 75 133 Gary D.Jones 37 33 70 Michael J.Joyce 58 74 132 John D.Vozzella 11 18 29 Blanks 100 92 192 Total 556 County Commissioner John Gillis 68 109 177 William R O'Donnell .71 79 150 Blanks 389 396 785 Total Republican Party 1,112 William R Weld 122 95 217 write-in Susan Gallagher 1 1 Blanks 43 45 _88 Total 306 82 Pre.1 Pre.2 Total Representative in Congress Steven Pappas 11 12 23 Francis W.Sargent 35 35 70 Edward B.league 104 81 185 write-in Philip Johnston 1 1 Blanks 15 12 27 Total 306 Blanks 306 Total 306 Senator in General Court Robert L.Hedlund 139 114 253 write-in Dr.Nicholas Manganaro 1 1 Blanks 26 26 52 Total 306 RcEresentative in General Court Mary Jeanette Murray 139 117 256 Blanks 26 24 50 Total 306 Register of Probate write-ins R.Janice Connolly 6 6 12 Blanks 159 135 294 Total 306 County Ti-easurer Robert D.Hall,Jr.133 93 226 Blanks 32 48 80 Total 306 CQlinty Commissioner write-in Paul D.McDonough 6 6 12 Blanks 322 272 594 Total 612 Libertarian Party The Libertarian Party did not receive any votes or any write-ins. The polls closed at 8 p.m.and the results were declared at 9:30 p.m. A True Copy,Attest: Marion L.Douglas Town Clerk 83 RECOUNT SEPTEMBER 28.1996 The Board of Registrars scheduled a recount for Representative in Congress,Tenth District on Saturday,September 28,1996 at 10 a.m.at the Cohasset Town Hall Auditorium. The following election workers assisted in the recount: Margaret Heman Deborah Protulis Jacquelyn McGuire Janice Rosano The counsels for Philip W.Johnston were Mark Collins,Catherine Culler and Agnes McCann.Observers present were Robert M.Davenport,Patricia A.Laugelle, Donna J.McGee and Ellynn B.Packard. The counsel for William D.Delahunt was Paul Matthews.Observers present were John E.Walsh,Lisa M.Dick,William Young,John F.Kennedy,Edna Parker,Elizabeth Kindle,Kevin Krurella and Robert Edgren. Paul DeRensis,Town Counsel,represented the Town Clerk and the Registrars. As determined by the recount,the votes cast for the position of Representative in Congress,Tenth District were as follows: Pre.1 Pre.2 Total Ian A.Bowles 39 38 77 William D.Delahunt 58 66 124 Philip W Johnston 127 171 298 Walter S.Murray 10 7 17 Blanks 30 10 40 Total 556 A True Record,ATTEST: Marion L.Douglas Town Clerk 84 INDEX FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OCTOBER 28.1996 ARTICLE NO.DESCRIPTION OF ARTICLE Resolution for Jean Simonds —Member of the Planning Board. 1.$7,500 for office at Recycling Transfer Station Defeated. 2.$230,000 to supplement funds for the public works garage.Adopted. 3.Authorize the Treasurer to borrow $60,000 to extend water main from Cedar Ledge Village to the DPW garage site.Adopted. 4.Transfer $17,247 from surplus revenue to purchase two stainless steel sand spreaders for the DPW.Adopted unanimously. 5.Amend bylaws to add new subsection k.Section 2,Selectmen of Article in,to provide for the making of temporary repairs to private ways.Adopted. 6.Transfer $50,000 from surplus revenue to repair private ways. Adopted. 7.Authorize the Treasurer to borrow $166,861 to resurface and repair certain streets in town.Adopted unanimously. 8 . Authorize the Treasurer to borrow $27 ,8 1 2 to repair various sidewalks in town.Adopted unanimously. 9.Transfer $5,000 from surplus revenue to design drainage facilities for a portion of Forest Ave.thru Heather Drive to Cedar Acres Ln. Adopted. 10.Indefinitely postponed to erect a barrier on James Ln.Adopted unanimously. 1 1 .Transfer from surplus revenue $49,740.30 to pay special counsel fees. Adopted. 12.Amend bylaws -delete Article in,section 4 and insert new section under Article IV Appointed Town Officers,Section 20.Treasurer- Collector.Adopted. 13.Amend bylaws -delete Article XI,Section 5,f Longevity and replace it.Adopted. 14.$8,450 be appropriated to fund the amended longevity schedule. Adopted. 15.Reclassify positions.Adopted unanimously. 16.$26,617 to supplement FY97 appropriations for various departments. Adopted unanimously. 17.Transfer from surplus revenue $26,000 to make improvements to James Brooks tidal gates.Adopted unanimously. 18.Indefinitely postponed engaging a project manager for ongoing projects.Adopted. 19.Appropriate $324,000 to acquire a portion of the Saponaro property. Adopted unanimously. 20.Petition General Court to enact legislation relative to parking fines. Adopted unanimously. 21.Amend bylaw Article IX Harbor,Section 2 Moorings paragraph ii. Adopted unanimously. 85 22.Transfer from surplus revenue $1,200 to purchase hardware,etc.for town hall computer network.Adopted unanimously. 23.Transfer from surplus revenue $100,000 to be added to the stabiliza- tion fund.Adopted unanimously. 24.Transfer from surplus revenue $1,560.34 to pay unpaid bills relating to a prior fiscal year.Adopted. 25.Board of Selectmen to appoint a Town History Committee of twenty citizens to write volume #3.Adopted. 26.Transfer from surplus revenue $90,000 for replacement school buses. Adopted unanimously. 27.Transfer from surplus revenue $140,000 to remodel the auditorium and install a sound system in the gymnasium at CHS.Adopted. 28.Transfer from surplus revenue $49,600 for air conditioning system at the Paul Pratt Memorial Library.Adopted unanimously. 29.Appropriate $66,864 to supplement the snow removal deficit. Adopted unanimously. 30.Transfer $5,000 from the Overlay Surplus Account for revaluation of property within the town.Adopted unanimously. 3 1 .Chapter Eighty,Section Thirteen B of the General Laws (c.80,s.1 3B) be accepted by the town.Adopted unanimously. 32.Appropriate $10,000 from Water Department revenues to fund Section 22 to States grant for water supply protection study.Adopted unanimously. 33.Appropriate $87,000 to use for renovations at the Water Treatment Plant.Adopted unanimously. 34.Transfer $2,700 from Overlay Surplus Account for Council on Elder Affairs to purchase a computer and software.Adopted unanimously. 35.Transfer $7,300 from Overlay Surplus Account to purchase a van for the Council on Elder Affairs.Adopted unanimously. 36.Transfer $6,000 from Overlay Surplus Account to the Fire Depart- ment to repair the pump panel of Engine #2.Adopted unanimously. 37.Transfer from surplus revenue $6,000 for the Fire Department to pur- chase 6 portable two-way radios.Adopted unanimously. 38.Appropriate $45,000 for the Board of Health to establish on-site wastewater management districts.Adopted. 39.Transfer $2,500 from overlay surplus account for Board of Health to purchase a new computer and software.Adopted unanimously. 86 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OCTOBER 28.1996 At the Special Town Meeting held on October 28,1996 at the Cohasset High School Auditorium the following articles were contained in the warrant and acted upon as recorded. Checkers previously appointed for entrance by the Selectmen and sworn in by the Town Clerk,Marion L.Douglas,at 6:45 p.m.were Jacquelyn McGuire,Deborah Protulis, Carla Getto,Margaret Heman,Debra Krupczak,Janice Rosano,and Kathleen Rhodes. Tellers appointed by the Moderator,George L.Marlette,III,were Raymond Buckley, Chartis Langmaid,Janet MacLure and Fredric Siegel. The Moderator called the meeting to order at 7:30 RM.and a quorum of 100 was present at that time. The call of the meeting was examined by the Moderator and found to be in order. It was moved to dispense with the reading of the call of the Meeting and Return of Service. Motion is adopted unanimously. The registered voters checked in on the voting list totaled 457. Reports were read from the Capital Budget and Advisory Committee. Resolution offered by Alfred S.Moore,Jr.,Chairman of the Planning Board. WHEREAS,Planning Board Clerk Jean Simonds has faithfully served and com- pleted her duties as an elected official of the Cohasset Planning Board. BE IT RESOLVED,That all elected and appointed officials and residents of Cohasset do hereby extend their sincere gratitude,appreciation and recognition of the expertise,conscientious,and unselfish contribution of Ms.Simonds'five years of dutiful service. Resolution is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 1.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money for the purpose of con- structing an office area at the Recycling Transfer Station for the Department of Public Works Garage. MOVED:That the sum of Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500)be transferred from Surplus Revenue for the Department of Public Works to use for con- struction of an office area at the Recycling Transfer Station. Motion is defeated. ARTICLE 2.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money to supplement the cur- rent budget for the construction of a Public Works Garage. MOVED:That the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,be authorized to borrow the sum of Two Hundred and Thirty Thousand Dollars ($230,000) to be used by the Board of Selectmen,as a supplement to the funds voted in Article 37 of the 1995 Annual Town Meeting,for construction of a public works garage on property owned by the Town of Cohasset off Cedar Street,commonly known as the Recycling and Transfer Facility as shown on parcel 48 on a portion of Assessors Sheet No.5. A 2/3 vote is required. Yes 192;No 54.Motion is adopted. 87 ARTICLE 3.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money for the purpose of extending the water main from Cedarledge Village to the DPW garage site. MOVED:That the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,be authorized to borrow the sum of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000)for the Board of Selectmen to expend for the purpose of extending the water main from Cedar Ledge Village to the DPW garage site. A 2/3 vote is required. Yes 215;No 14.Motion is adopted. ARTICLE 4.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money for two (2)new Stainless Steel Sand Spreaders for the Department of Public Works and authorize the "trade-in"of a 1988 Sand Spreader. MOVED:That the sum of Seventeen Thousand,Two Hundred and Forty Seven Dollars ($17,247)be transferred from Surplus Revenue for the purpose of the Board of Selectmen to use to purchase two (2)new stainless Steel Sand Spreaders for the Department of Public Works with the "trade in"of a 1988 Sand spreader for such purpose. Motion is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 5.To see if the Town will vote to amend the bylaws of the Town of Cohasset by adding subsection (k)to Section 2 Selectmen of Article III Elected Town Officers to read as follows: (k)Pursuant to the provisions of MGL C.40,S 6N the Selectmen are authorized to provide for the making of temporary repairs to private ways subject to the following conditions: (i)Any repairs shall be as determined by the Board of Selectmen, (ii)Drainage facilities shall be included to the extent required by public con- venience and necessity as determined by the Board of Selectmen upon advice from the Superintendent of Public Works, (iii)The Board of Selectmen shall make a determination that such repairs are required by public necessity before such repairs may be undertaken, (iv)Such repairs shall only be made if the Board of Selectmen received a petition from abutters(s)who own at least fifty percent (50%)of the lin- ear footage along such way. (v)Betterment charges may be assessed by the Board of Selectmen on the abutter(s)of such way up to an amount equal to the cost of such repairs, (vi)The Town shall have no liability as a result of any such repairs,except as may be provided by law,and shall be held harmless on account of any damages whatever caused by such repairs by agreement executed by the abutter(s)who petitioned therefor, (vii)The private way shall have been opened to the public use for two (2) years or more prior to the undertaking of such repairs, (viii)The Board of Selectmen may require a cash deposit equal in amount to the estimated cost of such repairs,as determined by the Superintendent of Public Works,to be paid to the Town prior to the commencement of such repairs, (ix)The Board of Selectmen may use any collection process deemed neces- sary in collecting from the abutters. 88 MOVED:That the Bylaws of the Town of Cohasset be amended by adding sub- section (k)to Section 2,Selectmen of Article III,Elected Town Officers,as follows: (k)Pursuant to the provisions of MGL Chapter 40,Section 6N the Selectmen are authorized to provide for the making of temporary repairs to private ways subject to the following conditions: (i)Any repairs shall be as determined by the Board of Selectmen, (ii)Drainage facilities shall be included to the extent required by public con- venience and necessity as determined by the Board of Selectmen upon advice from the Superintendent of Public Works, (iii)The Board of Selectmen shall make a determination that such repairs are required by public necessity before such repairs may be undertaken, (iv)Such repairs shall only be made if the Board of Selectmen receives a peti- tion from abutters(s)who own at least fifty percent (50%)of the linear footage along such way. (v)Betterment charges may be assessed by the Board of Selectmen on the abutter(s)of such way up to an amount equal to the cost of such repairs, (vi)The Town shall have no liability as a result of any such repairs,except as may be provided by law,and shall be held harmless on account of any damages whatever caused by such repairs by agreement executed by the abutter(s)who petitioned therefor, (vii)The private way shall have been opened to the public use for two (2) years or more prior to the undertaking of such repairs, (viii)The Board of Selectmen may require a cash deposit equal in amount to the estimated cost of such repairs,as determined by the Superintendent of Public Works,to be paid to the Town prior to the commencement of such repairs, (ix)The Board of Selectmen may use any collection process deemed neces- sary in collecting from the abutters. Amendment offered by Mr.Quelle in section viii to change may to will.After dis- cussion,Mr.Quelle withdrew his amendment.Amendment then offered by Mr.Eaton, member of the Bylaw Committee in section v change may to shall. Motion to amend is defeated. Amendment offered by Mrs.Walsh received no second.Amendment offered by Mr.Lacey to strike section iv.After discussion,Mr.Lacey withdrew his amendment. Main motion is adopted. ARTICLE 6.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money for the purpose of repairing private ways in the Town. MOVED:That the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000)be transferred from Surplus Revenue to be spent by the Department of Public Works for the purpose of repair- ing private ways in Town. Motion is adopted. ARTICLE 7.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute the sum of One Hundred Sixty-six Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-one and no/100 ($166,861.00)Dollars for the resurfacing with bituminous concrete,certain streets in the Town,including any work related thereto. MOVED:That the Treasurer of the Town,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,be authorized to borrow the sum of One Hundred and Sixty-Six Thousand, 89 Eight Hundred Sixty-One Dollars ($166,861)in accordance with c.90,sec.34,clause 2(a) which sums represent state funds allocated to the Town pursuant to chapter 1 13 of the Acts of 1996,contingent upon authorization of a bond issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts pursuant to said chapter,for the Department of Public Works to resurface with bituminous concrete and other related work certain streets in the town. A 2/3 vote is required. Motion is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 8.To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute the sum of Twenty-seven Thousand Eight Hundred Twelve and no/100 ($27,812.00)Dollars which represents Cohasset's share of funds appropriated under Chapter 204 (6037-9698)of the Acts of 1996 for the purpose of repairing various sidewalks in the Town. MOVED:That the Treasurer of the Town,with approval of the Board of Selectmen,be authorized to borrow the sum of Twenty Seven Thousand,Eight Hundred and Twelve Dollars ($27,812)which sum is Cohasset's share of funds appropriated by the Commonwealth and allocated to Cohasset under Chapter 204 (6037-9698)of the Acts of 1996 for the purpose of the Department of Public Works repairing various sidewalks,as may be designated by the Board of Selectmen;in the Town. A 2/3 vote is required. Motion is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 9.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate or transfer from avail- able funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money for engineering services to design drainage facilities for a portion of Forest Avenue through Heather Drive to Cedar Acres Lane. MOVED:That the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000)be transferred from Surplus Revenue for the purpose of engineering services to design,under the supervision of the Department of Public Works,drainage facilities for a portion of Forest Avenue through Heather Drive to Cedar Acres Lane. Motion is adopted. ARTICLE 10.To see if the Town will vote to erect a barrier on James Lane at its southerly terminus. MOVED:That this article be indefinitely postponed. Motion is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 11.To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money to pay for the following unpaid bills: Kenneth Kimball Special Counsel $4,227.68 Warner &Stackpole Special Counsel 30,224.41 Warner &Stackpole Special Counsel 1,288.21 Warner «fe Stackpole Special Counsel 14,000.00 MOVED:That the sum of Forty Nine Thousand,Seven Hundred Forty Dollars and Thirty Cents ($49,740.30)be transferred from Surplus Revenue to be expended by the Board of Selectmen to pay certain Special Counsel legal fees unpaid from prior fiscal years (FY 1996),in connection with matters arising out of or pertaining to the Cohasset Heights Landfill,as follows: 90 Kenneth Kimmell $4,227.68 Warner &Stackpole $45,5 1 2.62 A 9/10 vote is required. A hand count taken. Yes 142;No 13.Motion is adopted. ARTICLE 12.To see if the Town will vote to amend the bylaws of the Town of Cohasset by deleting Article III Section 4 Treasurer/Collector in its entirety,renumbering the balance of Article III and inserting the following new section under Article IV Appointed Town Officers: Section 20.Treasurer/Collector (a)The Treasurer/Collector shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen for a three year term and shall be a person who is specially fitted by training or experience to perform the duties of the position. (b)He shall be compensated as determined by the Board of Selectmen. (c)The Treasurer/Collector shall have custody of all notes and bonds,as well as temporary custody of all bills,vouchers,and payrolls until paid.After payment all bills, vouchers,and payroll shall be placed in the custody of the Town Accountant. (d)The Treasurer/Collector shall act as Treasurer of the Paul Pratt Memorial Library. (e)The Treasurer/Collector shall administer all cemetery funds under the jurisdic- tion of the Town of Cohasset in conformity with Article VIU of these Bylaws. (f)He may be removed by the Board of Selectmen during the term of office only after hearing for good cause. MOVED:That die bylaws of the Town be amended by deleting Article III, Section 4 Treasurer-Collector in its entirety,renumbering the balance of Article III,and inserting the following new section under Article IV Appointed Town Officers: Section 20.Ti*easurer-CoUector (a)The Treasurer-Collector shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen for a three year term and shall be a person who is specially qualified by training or experience to perform the duties of the position. (b)The compensation for this position shall be as determined by the Board of Selectmen. (c)The Treasurer-Collector shall have custody of all notes and bonds,as well as temporary custody of all bills,vouchers,and payrolls until paid.After payment,all bill, vouchers,and payroll shall be placed in the custody of the Town Accountant. (d)The Treasurer-Collector shall act as Treasurer of the Paul Pratt Memorial Library. (e)The Treasurer-Collector shall adniinister all cemetery funds under the jurisdic- tion of the Town of Cohasset in conformity with Article VIII of these Bylaws. (f)The Treasurer-Collector be removed from office by the Board of Selectmen dur- ing the term of office after hearing only for good cause. Amendment offered by Patricia Walsh. Section 20.Treasurer-Collector (a)The Treasurer-Collector shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen for a three year term and shall be a person who is specially fitted by training or experience to perform the duties of the position.He shall be assisted by an Investment Advisory Committee in making investment of Town funds. (b)The compensation for this position shall be as determined by the Board of Selectmen. 91 (c)The Treasurer-Collector shall have custody of all notes and bonds,as well as temporary custody of all bills,vouchers,and payrolls until paid.After payment all bills, vouchers,and payroll shall be placed in custody of the Town Accountant. (d)The Treasurer-Collector shall act as Treasurer of the Paul Pratt Memorial Library. (e)The Treasurer-Collector shall administer all cemetery funds under the jurisdic- tion of the Town of Cohasset in conformity with Article Vin of these Bylaws. (f)He may be removed by the Board of Selectmen during the term of office only after hearing for good cause. Amendment is defeated. Main motion is adopted. ARTICLE 13.To see if the Town will vote to amend the bylaws of the Town of Cohasset by deleting Article XI Section 5,f)Longevity Pay in its entirety and replace it with the following: f)Longevity Pay All regular full-time employees shall receive longevity payments according to the following schedule: Length of Service Annual Amount 5 years $200.00 10 years 350 00 15 years 600.00 20 years 800.00 This amount shall be paid in one lump sum in the first pay period following the anniversary of the employee's date of hire.The date of hire shall be considered the date when the employee began working for the Town at least twenty (20)hours per week on a continuous basis.The years of service shall be calculated from this date of hire. All regular part-time employees working at least twenty (20)hours per week are entided to longevity pay according to the above schedule,with the amount of the payment pro-rated to their weekly schedule.Temporary employees,or employees working fewer than twenty (20)hours per week,are not entided to longevity pay. MOVED:That the bylaws of the Town of Cohasset be amended by deleting Article XI Section 5,f)Longevity Pay in its entirety and replace it with the following: f)Longevity Pay All regular full-time employees shall receive longevity payments according to the following schedule: Length of Service Annual Amount 5 years $200.00 10 years 350.00 15 years 600.00 20 years 800.00 This amount shall be paid in one lump sum in the first pay period following the anniversary of the employees date of hire.The date of hire shall be considered to be the date when the employee began working for the Town at lest twenty (20)hours per week on a continuous basis.The years of service shall be calculated from this date of hire. All regular part-time employees working at least twenty (20)hours per week are entitled to longevity pay according to the above schedule,with the amount of the payment pro-rated to their weekly schedule.Temporary employees,or employees working fewer than twenty (20)hours per week,are not entitled to longevity pay. Motion is adopted. 92 ARTICLE 14.To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money to fund the amended longevity schedule as set forth in Article 13 for non-union employees retroactive to July 1,1995. MOVED:That the sum of Eight Thousand,Four Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($8,450)be raised and appropriated from the tax levy and other general revenues of the Town to fund the amended longevity schedule as set forth in Article 13 for non-union employees retroactive to July 1,1995. Motion is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 15.To see if the Town will vote to amend the salary and classification plan adopted at the March 30,1996 Town Meeting by reclassifying the following positions. New Classification Old Working Foreman RTF H Recycling/Transfer Facility Mgr.I Heavy Equipment Opr.F Truck DriverAJtility Worker D Conmiunications Officer E Communications Officer D (FT or PT) Communications Supv.F (Previously Conmiunicafion Officer D) Elder Affairs Client D Elder Affairs Outreach Worker D Advocacy Worker MOVED:That the salary and classification plan adopted at the March 30,1996 Annual Town Meeting be amended by reclassifying the following positions. Working Foreman RTF H Recycling/Transfer Facility Mgr.I Heavy Equipment Opr.F Truck Driver/Utility Worker D Communications Officer E Communications Officer D (FT or PT) Communications Supv.F (Previously Communication Officer D) Elder Affairs Client D Elder Affairs Outreach Worker D Advocacy Worker Motion is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 16.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate,transfer from avail- able funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money to supplement current fiscal year 1997 appropriations. Accounts from which Accounts which are transfers are made to be supplemented Amount Taxation Highway-Per.Serv.$7,142 Taxation Transfer Sta -Per.Serv.4,823 Taxation Civilian Dispatch -Per.Serv.10,532 Taxation Elder Affairs -Per.Serv.2,757 Taxation Police -Per.Serv.1,000 Taxation Elections &Town Mtg.Per.Serv.363 MOVED:That the sum of Twenty Six Thousand,Six Hundred and Seventeen Dollars ($26,617)be raised and appropriated from the tax levy and general revenues of the town,to supplement the FY 1997 appropriations therefore,as follows: Highway —Personal Services $7 ,1 42 Transfer Station—Personal Services 4,823 Civilian Dispatch—Personal Services 10,532 Elder Affairs—Personal Services 2,757 Police—Personal Services 927 93 Elections &Town Meeting—^Personal Services 146 Elections &Town Meeting —Expenses 290 Motion is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 17.To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statue a sum of money for the pur- pose of making improvements to the James Brook tidal gates,the grate leading into the culvert,and to construct a riprap retaining wall on a portion of the brook to the rear of the Legion Hall,said sum to be spent under the direction of the Board of Selectmen. MOVED:That the sum of Twenty Six Thousand Dollars ($26,000)be transferred from Surplus Revenue for the Board of Selectmen to make improvements to the James Brooks tidal gates,the grate leading into culvert,and to construct a riprap retaining wall on a portion of the brook to the rear of the Legion Hall. Motion is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 18.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 to engage a project manager for the purpose to directing ongoing major capital projects such as con- struction of the new elementary school,DPW garage,and sewer and water projects. MOVED:That this article be indefinitely postponed. Motion is adopted. At 11 p.m.on motion made and seconded,the Moderator adjourned the meeting to Tuesday,October 29,1996 at 7:30 p.m.at the Cohasset High School Auditorium. TUESDAY EVENING —OCTOBER 29,1996 Monday night checkers previously appointed by the Town Clerk reported to work at 7:00 p.m.and tellers were Chartis Langmaid,Ronald Goodwin,Janet MacLure,and Robert Cowen.The Moderator called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.and a quorum of 100 was present at that time.A total of 151 registered voters were checked in. ARTICLE 19.To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen and/or Conservation Commission to acquire by purchase a portion of portions of the "Saponaro property",also known as Turkey Hill,as shown on Cohasset Assessors'Map 75 Parcels 1,3,4,5,5 A Map 85 Parcels 40,41,42 containing fifty acres,more or less, for conservation purposes pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40,Section 8C;and for such purpose (1)authorize the Conservation Commission,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,to apply for,contract for and expend any available federal or state aid,including aid under the Self Help Act,Chapter 132A,section 11;(2)authorize the Board of Selectmen and/or Conservation Commission to accept gifts or loans from the Cohasset Conservation Trust,Hingham Land Trust,Trustees of Reservations,the Town of Hingham,Town of Cohasset or any other source;(3)authorize the Board of Selectmen and/or Conservation Commission to grant and impose conservation restrictions upon said property and to enter into an agreement with the Trustees of Reservations for the use, occupancy and management of the property;(4)appropriate the sum of Eight Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($835,000.00)for such purposes,and to meet such appro- priation (a)authorize the Town Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,to 94 borrow from the Trustees of Reservations or other sources the sum of Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($450,900.00),(b)apply gifts and grants received for such purpose to said appropriation,(c)transfer and apply from the Conservation Commission land acquisition fund the sum of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00),and (d)transfer from surplus revenue,appropriate from general taxation or borrow the sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00)and (5)authorize the expenditure of any state or federal grants or aid to repay any funds borrowed hereunder to acquire the property. MOVED:That the Board of Selectmen and/or the Conservation Commission be authorized to acquire by purchase a portion or portions of the "Saponaro property"also known as Turkey Hill,as shown on Cohasset Assessors'Map 75,Parcels 1,3,4,5,5 A, Map 85,Parcels 40,41,42,containing twenty acres of land within the boundaries of the Town,more or less,for conservation purposes,pursuant to chapter 40,section 8C or any other applicable statute,and for such purposes the Board of Selectmen and/or Conservation Commission be authorized with or after such acquisition to grant and impose conservation restrictions upon said property and to enter into an agreement with the Trustees of Reservations for the use,occupancy and management of the property;and further that the Board of Selectmen and/or Conservation Commission be authorized to coordinate such purchase with a simultaneous purchase by the Town of Hingham of approximately thirty acres,and the purchase by the Trustees of the Reservation of approx- imately 5 acres,of the "Saponaro property"located within the boundaries of the Town of Hingham. In order to fund such acquisition where the combined purchase price for the sub- ject property including both the Hingham and Cohasset portions total the sum of Eight Hundred Thirty Five Thousand Dollars ($835,000),where the portion of such price allo- cated to the Town of Hingham and/or the Trustees of The Reservation is Five Hundred and Eleven Thousand Dollars ($511,000),and where the portion allocated to the Town of Cohasset is Three Hundred Twenty Four Thousand Dollars ($324,000),die sum of Three Hundred and Twenty Four Thousand Dollars is hereby appropriated for such purposes, and to meet such appropriation, (a)the Treasurer of the Town with the approval of the Board of Selectmen be autho- rized to apply gifts hereto received in the amount of Twenty Eight Thousand,Six Hundred Dollars ($28,600),or any additional amounts that may hereafter be received,for such pur- pose to said appropriation; (b)the sum of Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000)be transferred for these purposes from the Conservation Commission land acquisition fund; (c)the sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000)be transferred for these purposes from Surplus Revenue; (d)the Treasurer of the Town,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,be authorized to borrow from the Trustees of Reservation and/or the Cohasset Conservation Trust,or other sources pursuant to chapter 44,section 8C or any applicable statute,the sum of One Hundred and Seventy Thousand,Four Hundred Dollars ($170,400);the Conservation Commission,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,is hereby autho- rized to apply for and contract for any available federal or state aid,including aid under the SelfHelp Act,chapter 132A,section 11,provided however that any state or federal grants or aid as may be received shall first be used to repay any funds borrowed hereunder. A 2/3 vote is required. Motion is adopted unanimously. 95 ARTICLE 20.To see if the Town will vote to petition the General Court to enact special legislation relative to parking fines to read substantially as follows: Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assem- bled,and by the authority of the same as follows: Notwithstanding the limitations of section twenty A V2 chapter ninety of the General Laws,or any other general or special law to the contrary relative to the fines imposed for certain parking violations,the Town of Cohasset,acting by and through its Board of Selectmen,is hereby authorized to establish a schedule of fines for parking vio- lations as follows:for a fine paid within twenty-one days,not more than twenty-five dol- lars;for a fine paid after twenty-one days but before the parking clerk reports non-pay- ment to the registrar of motor vehicles,not more than thirty dollars;for a fine paid there- after,not more than thirty-five dollars;provided,however,that the issuance of any such parking violation shall be subject to all of the other provisions of said section twenty A V2 of said Chapter 90. MOVED:That the General Court be petitioned to enact legislation relative to parking fines,to read substantially as follows: Notwithstanding the limitations of section twenty A V2 chapter ninety of the General Laws,or any other general or special law to the contrary relative to the fines imposed for certain parking violations,the Town of Cohasset,acting by and through its Board of Selectmen,is hereby authorized to establish a schedule of fines for parking vio- lations as follows:for a fine paid within twenty-one days,not more than twenty-five dol- lars;for a fine paid after twenty-one days but before the parking clerk reports non-pay- ment to the registrar of motor vehicles,not more than thirty dollars;for a fine paid there- after,not more than thirty-five dollars;provided,however,that the issuance of any such parking violation shall be subject to all of the other provisions of said section twenty A V2 of said Chapter 90. And further the Board of Selectmen is authorized to make linguistic changes in the text of the foregoing as may be appropriate to carry out the foregoing purposes to secure passage of this petition by the General Court. Motion is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 21.To see if the Town will vote to amend the bylaws of the Town of Cohasset Article IX Harbor,Section 2 Moorings,by deleting subsection (a)paragraph (ii) in its entirety,and replacing it with the following: Section 2.Moorings (ii)No permit shall be issued to a corporation,trust,partnership,joint venture,or other entity nor shall a permit be held in joint tenancy,tenancy in common,or other form of joint ownership;provided,however,that permits shall continue to be issued from year to year in accordance with all provisions of these Bylaws and regulations promulgated by the Harbor Master to those entities currently holding permits which operate clubs or marine-related businesses adjacent to Cohasset Harbor. MOVED:That the bylaws of the Town of Cohasset,Article IX HARBOR, Section 2 Moorings,be amended by deleting subsection (a)paragraph (ii)in its entirety and replacing it with the following: Section 2.Moorings (ii)No permit shall be issued to a corporation,trust,partnership,joint venture,or other entity nor shall a permit be held in joint tenancy,tenancy in common,or other form of joint ownership;provided,however,that permits shall continue to be issued from year to year in accordance with all provisions of these Bylaws and regulations promulgated by 96 the Harbor Master to those entities currently holding permits which operate clubs or marine-related businesses adjacent to Cohasset Harbor. Motion is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 22.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate,transfer from avail- able funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money for the purchase of hardware,software and training services for the Town Hall computer network.Said sum to be expended under the direction of the Computer Study Committee. MOVED:That the sum of One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($1 ,200)be trans- ferred from Surplus Revenue to be expended by the Computer Study Committee with the approval of the Board of Selectmen to purchase hardware,software and training services for the Town Hall computer network. Motion is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 23.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate,transfer from avail- able funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money to be added to the Stabilization Fund;said amount shall not exceed 10%of the Town's tax levy. MOVED:That the sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000)be trans- ferred from Surplus Revenue to be added to the stabilization Fund of the Town. Motion is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 24.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate,transfer from avail- able funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money for the purpose of paying unpaid bills relating to prior fiscal years. MOVED:That the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Dollars and Thirty Four cents ($1,560.34)be transferred from Surplus Revenue for purposes of paying the following unpaid bills relating to prior fiscal years: DataMatix $68.00 Richard Henderson 999.00 Savin Corporation 493.34 A 9/10 vote is required.Hand count taken.Yes 112;No 10. Motion is adopted. ARTICLE 25.To see if the Town will vote to establish a committee to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen to write volume #3 of the Town history covering the period from 1950 to the year 2,000,said history to be dedicated to the memory of those persons of Cohasset who,in the Korean and Vietnam Wars,gave their lives so that our country and the world might have another chance to live in peace and freedom,said com- mittee to consist of not more than twenty citizens;and further to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money to defray the Town history committee expenses. MOVED:That a Town History Committee consisting of not more than twenty cit- izens to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen be hereby established to write volume #3 of the Town history covering the period from 1950 to the year 2000,said history to be ded- icated to the memory of those persons of Cohasset who,in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, gave their lives so that our country and the world might have another chance to live in peace and freedom;and further that the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000)be trans- ferred from Surplus Revenue to defray the expenses of Town History Committee. Motion is adopted. 97 ARTICLE 26.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate,transfer from avail- able funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money for the purpose of purchasing replacement school buses and authorize the trade-in of two 1986 school buses. MOVED:That the sum of Ninety Thousand Dollars ($90,000)be transferred from Surplus Revenue for the purpose of the School Committee purchasing replacement school buses,with trade in of two 1986 school buses. Motion is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 27.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate,transfer from avail- able funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money to remodel the auditorium and install a sound system in the gymnasium at the Junior/Senior High School. MOVED:That the sum of One Hundred and Forty Thousand Dollars ($140,000) be transferred from Surplus Revenue for the School Committee to use,with the approval of the School Facilities Committee and with the assistance of the Design Review Board, to remodel the auditorium and to install a sound system in the gymnasium at the Junior/Senior High School. Motion is adopted. ARTICLE 28.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate,transfer from avail- able funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money for the purpose of installing an air conditioning system at the Paul Pratt Memorial Library. MOVED:That the sum of Forty Nine Thousand Six Hundred Dollars be trans- ferred from Surplus Revenue for the purpose of the Board of Library Trustees to use for installation of an air-conditioning system at the Paul Pratt Memorial Library. Motion is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 29.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate,transfer from avail- able funds or borrow a sum of money to supplement current fiscal year 1997 appropria- tions as indicated in the following table: Accounts from which Accounts which are transfers are made to be supplemented Amount Taxation Reduce Taxation $66,864 (Snow Deficit) MOVED:That the sum of Sixty Six Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty Four Dollars ($66,864)be raised and appropriated from the tax levy and other general revenues of the town to supplement the snow removal deficit. Motion is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 30.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate,transfer from avail- able funds,or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money to be used for the revaluation of personal property and real estate within the Town. MOVED:That the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000)be transferred from the Overlay Surplus Account to be used by the Board of Assessors to pay for the revaluation of personal property and real estate within the Town. Motion is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 31.To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 80 Sections 13B,allowing a property owner who is eligible for an exemption under clause forty first A of section five of chapter fifty-nine,to 98 enter into a deferral and recovery agreement for the purpose of deferral of betterments and special assessments.A summary of this statute is noted below: C.80S.13B provides that In a town which accepts the provisions of this section,the board of a town making an order for the assessment of any betterment or balance of any assessment appointed shall,upon the apphcation of the owner of the real property assessed,if such owner is eli- gible for an exemption under clause forty first A of section five of chapter fifty-nine,enter into a deferral and recovery agreement with such owner on behalf of the town.Any such application shall be filed with the appropriate board within six months after notice of such assessment has been sent out of the collector.The said agreement shall provide: (1)that no sale or transfer of such real property may be consummated unless the betterment assessment taxes which would otherwise have been collected on such real property has been paid,with interest; (2)that upon the demise of the owner of such real property,the heirs at law, assignees or devisees shall have first priority to said real property by paying in full the total betterment assessment which would otherwise have been due,plus interest (with spe- cial provisions not here summarized where such heir at law,assignee or devisee is a sur- viving spouse). (3)that if the betterment assessments due,plus interest,are not paid by the heir-at- law,assignee or devisee or if payment is not postponed during the life of a surviving spouse,such betterment assessments and interest shall be recovered from the estate of the owner; (4)that any joint owner or mortgage holding a mortgage on such property has given written prior approval for such agreement,which written approval shall be made apart of such agreement. In the case of each such betterment assessment deferral and recovery agreement entered into said board shall forthwith cause to be recorded in the registry of deeds of the county in which the town is situated a statement of their action which shall constitute a lien upon the land covered by such agreement for such betterment assessment as has been assessed under the provisions of this chapter,plus interest as hereinafter provided. MOVED:That Chapter Eighty,Section Thirteen B of the General Laws (c.80, s.13B)will be accepted by the Town. Motion is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 32.To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute to fund the Section 22 Planning Assistance to states grant awarded to the Town of Cohasset by the Army Corps of Engineers throughout the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Management for the purposes of a water supply protection study. MOVED:That the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000)be appropriated from the revenues of the Water Department to fund the Section 22 Planning Assistance to States grant of planning services awarded to the Town of Cohasset by the Army Corps of Engineers for the purposes of a water supply protection study. Motion is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 33.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate,transfer from avail- able funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money for the purpose of the following: Re-hab flights in settling basin. Replace wall heaters at treatment plant (3). 99 Purchase a utility truck and offer in trade a 1985 utility truck. Replace chlorinators. Replace doors and windows at treatment plant. MOVED:That the sum of Eighty Seven Thousand Dollars ($87,000)be appro- priated for the Water Commissioners to use for renovations to the Water Treatment Plant settling basin,replacement of wall heaters at treatment plant (3);purchase of a utility truck and trade in of a 1985 utility truck;replacement of chlorinators;and replacement of doors and windows at the treatment plant,and to meet this appropriation,the sum of Fifty Five Thousand Dollars ($55,000)be appropriated from revenues of the Water Department,and Thirty Two Thousand Dollars ($32,000)be transferred from the Water Department's Maturing Debt Principal account. Motion is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 34.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate or transfer from avail- able funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money to purchase for the Council on Elder Affairs one personal computer together with related hardware and software to be purchased under the direction of the Computer Study Committee. MOVED:That the sum of Two Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($2,700)be transferred from the Overlay Surplus Account for the Council on Elder Affairs,under the direction of the Computer Study Committee,to purchase one personal computer together with related hardware and software. Motion is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 35.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate,transfer from avail- able funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money to purchase a con- verted van (16-B2)to transport disabled persons and to operate,maintain and insure the vehicle for the fiscal year 1997,and authorize the trade-in of a 1989 van. MOVED:That the sum of Seven Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($7,300)be transferred from Overlay Surplus Account for the Board of Selectmen to purchase for the Council on Elder Affairs a converted van (16-B2)to transport disabled persons,and fur- ther that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to trade-in towards such purchase any appropriate surplus vehicle. Motion is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 36.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate,transfer from avail- able funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money to repair the pump panel of Engine No.2. MOVED:That the sum of Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000)be transferred from Overlay Surplus Account for the Fire Department to repair the pump panel of Engine No.2. Motion is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 37.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate,transfer from avail- able fund or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money to purchase portable two-way radios and related equipment for the use of the Fire Department. MOVED:That the sum of Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000)be transferred from Surplus Revenue for the Fire Department to purchase six (6)portable two-way radios and related equipment. Motion is adopted unanimously. 100 ARTICLE 38.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate,transfer from avail- able funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money for the purpose of procuring professional services to establish On-Site Wastewater Management Districts with inspection and maintenance schedule for all properties serviced by on-site waste- water disposal systems. MOVED:That the sum of Forty Five Thousand dollars ($45,000)be appropriated for the Board of Health to engage professional services to establish On-Site Wastewater Management Districts with inspection and maintenance schedules for all properties served by on-site wastewater disposal systems;and to meet such appropriation the Board of Health is authorized to accept and expend a state preloan financial assistance grant of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000)and further the sum of Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000)be transferred from surplus Revenue for this purpose. MOVED:Fred Quelle moved that this article be indefinitely postponed. Motion is defeated.The moderators decision was questioned.Motion is defeated bv a voice vote .Main motion is adopted. ARTICLE 39.To see if the Town will raise and appropriate,transfer from avail- able funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money for the purpose of purchasing a new computer together with related hardware and software for the Board of Health,such computer to be purchased under the direction of the Computer Study Conmiittee. MOVED:That the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500)be trans- ferred from the Overlay Surplus Account for the Board of Health,under the direction of the Computer Study Committee,to purchase a new personal computer together with related hardware and software. Motion is adopted unanimously. MOVED:That this Special Town Meeting be dissolved.Motion is voted unani- mously at 10:25 p.m.„A True Record,ATTEST: Marion L.Douglas Town Clerk STATE ELECTION NOVEMBER 5.1996 Polls opened at 7 a.m.and closed at 8 p.m. Total voters 4,292.Percent —80.2 Total absentee voters —396. Election officers sworn in by Town Clerk,Marion L.Douglas,at 6:45 a.m.were as follows: Domenic Baccari Carla Getto Ronald Goodwin Margaret Heman Janet MacLure Deborah Protulis Louise Flint Elizabeth Logan Jeanne McAuliffe Jacquelyn McGuire Ruth Pratt Jean Thompson Gertrude Waldfogel Grace Tuckerman Susan Kent 101 Electors of President &Vice President Prel Pre 2 Total Browne &Jorgensen (3)27 18 45 Clinton &Gore (4)1,010 1,002 2,012 Dole &Kemp (5)965 794 1,759 Hagelin &Tompkins (6)8 8 Morehead &T ,aRiva (7)3 2 5 Perot &Choate (8)154 161 315 write-ins Nader 3 1 4 Phillips 1 1 Blanks 64 79 143 Total 4,292 Senator in Congress John F.Kerry (11)830 870 1,700 William R Weld (12)1,275 1,057 2,332 Susan C.Gallagher (13)69 66 135 Robert C.Stowe (14)4 4 8 Blanks 57 60 _li7 Total 4,292 Representative in Congress William D.Delahunt (21)1,019 1,032 2,051 Edward B.Teague (22)1,016 829 1,845 A.Charles Laws (23)62 68 130 write-ins Philip Johnston 1 2 3 Blanks 137 126 .^63 Total 4,292 Councillor Christopher A.lanella,Jr.(29)1,345 1,262 2,607 Blanks 890 795 1,685 Total 4,292 Senator in General Court Robert L.Hedlund (33)1,378 1,240 2,618 Robert Delahunt,Jr.(34)732 713 1,445 Blanks 125 104 229 Total 4,292 Representative in General Court Mary Jeanette Murray (40)1,729 1,559 3,288 write-ins Nancy Buckley 76 84 160 Jane Goedecke 3 3 Peter Pratt 1 1 M.Sullivan 1 C.Langmaid 1 Blanks 425 413 838 Total 4,292 102 Register of Probate Prel Pre 2 Total Thomas Patrick Hughes 1,321 1,239 2,560 Blanks 914 818 1,732 Total 4,292 County li-easurer Robert D.Hall,Jr.1,079 869 1,948 Timothy R Cahill 776 852 1,628 Blanks 380 336 716 Total 4,292 County Commissioner (Vote for not more than 2) John Gillis (55)1,140 1,092 2,232 William R O'Donnell (56)980 948 1,928 Blanks 2,350 2,074 4,424 Total 8,584 Question 1 LAW PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION Do you approve of a law summarized below,on which no vote was taken by the Senate or the House of Representatives before May 1,1996? Summary This proposed law would prohibit the use of certain traps for fur-bearing mammals, prohibit certain methods of hunting bear or bobcat,and eliminates some restrictions on who may serve on the state Fisheries and Wildlife Board. The proposed law would prohibit the use,setting,manufacture,or possession of any trap to capture furbearing mammals,except common mouse and rat traps,nets and box or cage traps that confine a whole animal without grasping any part of it.Traps designed to grip an animal's body or body part,such as steel jaw leghold traps,padded leghold traps,and snares,would be prohibited.Federal and state health officials could use such traps in case of a threat to human health or safety.Where a property owner had rea- sonably tried but failed to correct an animal problem on the property using a legal trap, the owner could apply for and the state Director of Fisheries and Wildlife could issue a permit to use a prohibited type of trap,except a leghold trap,for up to 30 days to correct the problem. A person violating any of these requirements could be punished by a fine of between $300 and $1000,or imprisonment for up to 6 months,or both,for each prohibited trap and each day of violation.A person convicted for a second violation would be required to surrender,and never again obtain,any trapping license or problem animal control permit. The proposed law would also prohibit the pursuit or hunting of bear or bobcat with the aid of a dog or dogs.Hunting bear using any type of bait,lure,or attraction,or know- ingly hunting bear in a baited area,would also be prohibited.The Director could allow the use of dogs or bait in legitimate scientific research projects and in order to control partic- ular animals that proposed a threat to human safety or that destroyed livestock,property, or crops. Violators could be punished by a fine of between $300 and $1000,or imprisonment for up to 6 months,or both,for each violation.A person convicted for a second violation 103 would be required to surrender,and could never again obtain,any hunting and dog train- ing licenses and permits. The proposed law would eliminate the requirement that five members of the state Fisheries and Wildlife Board have held sporting licenses in the state for five consecutive years and that four members represent fishing,hunting,and trapping interests. The proposed law states that if any of its provisions were declared invalid,the other provisions would remain in effect. Pre.1 Pre.2 Total Yes 1,320 1,275 2,595 No 655 567 1,222 Blanks 260 215 475 Total 4,292 Polls closed at 8 p.m.Results were declared at 9:55 p.m. A True Record,ATTEST: Marion L.Douglas Town Clerk ELECTION OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 1996 The following persons were appointed Election Workers for the year 1996 by the Board of Selectmen. REPUBLICANS Domenic M.Baccari Margaret H.Stoughton Grace R.Tuckerman Margaret M.Bates Ruth R Pratt R.Murray Campbell Katherine M.Lincoln Janet M.MacLure John H.MuUett Margaret M.O'Donnell Avis M.Sweeney Margaret C.Chapin Janet R.Fogarty DEMOCRATS Janice M.Rosano Jean M.Salvador Linda M.Nash Susan Kent Patricia A.Walsh Frederick Koed Ronald Goodwin Deborah B.Protulis Barbara B.Valovic Anthony J.Finegan Patricia A.Laugelle Alba Crossen Frances O'Toole Lisa Hewitt-Dick Eileen M.Corbett 104 VITAL STATISTICS BIRTHS FOR THE YEAR 1996 Date Name of Child JANUARY 8 Anna O.McCarthy 10 Jared J.Pratt 23 Trevor M.Tedeschi 23 Alexandra N.Grasz 25 Mariah R Ward FEBRUARY 1 Madeline H.Blackburn 1 Olivia E.Blackburn 2 Justin G.Tedeschi 17 Isabelle D.Dunne 17 Ian A.Crittenden 20 Julia A.Gangemi 21 John A.Quigley 21 Gerard W.Colpoys 21 Patrick R Colpoys 22 Brianne G.Crough 22 John D.Demick MARCH 1 1 Joseph M.Deyeso 1 1 Harrison J.Durant 12 Elizabeth T.Stockbridge APRIL 4 Harry T Helbock 10 Mackenzie L.Dickson 1 1 Dakota K.Achin 19 Madeline A.Curley 27 Kayla J.Vargas 28 Katherine E.Naughton MAY 7 Matthew T Ford 9 Valerie K.Rarren 15 Gain R O'Connell 16 Patrick E.Daly 28 Shannon R McGowan 29 Zachary R Dustin JUNE 2 Thomas L.O'Brien 6 Matthew C.Hoholik 10 Hannah C.Peterson 13 Mark C.Michalowski,Jr. 13 John C.Conte,n 21 Shelby N.Silvia 21 Shannon A.Silvia 24 Danielle L.Dillon 25 Katherine T McCabe Parents (Mother's Maiden Name) George M.and Katherine McCarthy (Davis) Peter J.and Donna M.Pratt (Pentaleri) Paul M.and Jill Tedeschi (Baer) Jonathan T.and Mehssa Grasz (Lovett) Thomas J.Ward and Kirsten Ward (Farrell) Christopher and Isabel Blackburn (Newman) Christopher and Isabel Blackburn (Newman) Mark and Lauralee Tedeschi (Ruddy) Mark and Elizabeth Dunne (Manfredi) Julian Crittenden and Patricia (Mackinnon) Michael and Martha Gangemi (Lyle) Andrew and Claudia Quigley (Toole) William and Sheilah Colpoys (Cavanaugh) William and Sheilah Colpoys (Cavanaugh) Kevin and Sandra Crough (Dalrymple) David and Ann Demick (Shea) Michael and Patricia Deyeso (Reggio) Jon and April Durant (Hutchinson) Wayne and Jenifer Stockbridge (Tucker) Gregg and Ann Helbock (Gibbons) Robert and Kelly Dickson (Dickson) Douglas and Gina Achin (Esposito) Joseph and Lauren Curley (Bradley) Raymond and Elizabeth Vargas (Bosley) John and Elizabeth Naughton (Peter) James and Christina Ford (Kelly) James and Nancy Rarren (Gardikas) Shawn and Elizabeth O'Connell (Buten) Edward and Lisabeth Daly (White) William and Holly McGowan (Shannon) Edward and Cheryl Dustin (Cheever) Kevin and Bridget O'Brien (Rlaherty) John and Audrey Hoholik (Saint Germain) Charles and Jennifer Peterson (Lasnicki) Mark and Nancy Michalowski (Elwell) John and Joan Conte (Higgins) Harry and Sharon Silvia (Souther) Harry and Sharon Silvia (Souther) Jeffrey and Diane Dillon (Gazzo) Thomas and Lori McCabe (Thomas) 105 Date Name of Child JULY 7 Callie N.Shanley 9 Melissa H.Alves 10 Rachel E.Antos 1 1 Brandon Tyler Winn 12 Matthew P.MacCormack 14 Douglas J.Fitzgerald 15 Elizabeth A.Baker 17 Cailey E.Hart 25 Rebecca A.Chism 26 Kathleen H.Broderick 31 Colby James Williams AUGUST 4 Bridget Anne O'Grady 17 Martin Anthony Buckley 20 Sarah K.Kelly 21 Derek R.Raffa-Jamieson 23 Shane T.Libby 26 Taylor C.Murphy 30 Tucker C.Desisto SEPTEMBER 3 Christina Harley Dow 4 Jacqueline M.DriscoU 6 Jacqueline S.Hart 13 Nicholas W.Lydon 13 Christian B.Lydon 21 Kerstin Timothy 24 Alison E.Rodner 25 Michael D.Lund 25 Tucker C.Meehan OCTOBER 1 Patrick J.Holway 2 Jenna M.O'Brien 10 Nathan Richard Bumstead 10 Alexa E.Bleicken 20 Samantha A.Mushin 26 Grace A.Vanderlugt 28 Charles B.Blackington NOVEMBER 5 Timothy J.Giuggio 8 Nicholas J.Tetreault 10 Rory K.McQuade 1 1 Madison Whitney Jones 19 Tristan T.Roy 24 Samuel W.Rice DECEMBER 12 Clara E.Baumgarten 24 Matthew V.Froio Parents (Mother's Maiden Name) Matthew Shanley and Rhonda Kallman (Kallman) Mark and Abigail Alves (Hobson) Jeffrey and Karen Antos (McCue) Paul and Gay Winn (Rhodes) Stephen and Karen MacCormack (Smith) James and Lorraine Fitzgerald (Siedlecki) Mark and Elizabeth Baker (Brennan) Paul and Patricia Hart (Heman) Henry and Rose Ann Chism (Berwald) Matthew and Kathleen Broderick (Higgins) Robert and Jamie Williams (Weiner) Scott and Laura O'Grady (Dunphy) Peter and Emilia Buckley (Stanco) Tom Kelly and Jenelle L.Derickson Kelly (Derickson) Raymond G.Jamieson and Christine Raffa (Raffa) Timothy and Tracee Libby (Meagher) Brian and Julie Murphy (Hoge) Todd and Laura Desisto (Noone) James and Dan Dow (Chase) Brian and Joyce DriscoU (Pofs) Seth and Eileen Hart (Smith) William and Debra Lydon (Hubbard) William and Debra Lydon (Hubbard) Peter and Susan Timothy (Burgholzer) Randall and Elizabeth Rodner (Evans) Christopher and Cheryl Lund (Cresta) Leo and Sara Meehan (Godwin) Richard and Jeanne Holway (Walsh) Michael and Janice O'Brien (Baggett) Douglas and Lisa Bumstead (Lojacono) Craig and Leesa Bleicken (Spinney) Jeffrey and Nicole Mushin (Nelson) Victor &Justine Vanderlugt (Digiovanni) James and Mary Blackington (Maher) Stephen and Kathleen Giuggio (Twohig) Michael and Diane Terreault (Quattrocchi) Thomas &Laura McQuade (Dauson) Michael and Heather Jones (Ludlow) Peter and Leah Taylor Roy (Taylor) Daniel and Sophia Rice (Kimball) George and Barbara Baumgarten (Mortinson) Ralph &Nancy Froio (Duggan) 106 MARRIAGES FOR THE YEAR 1996 January 13,at Hingham,Dean H.Macisaac,Jr.of Manchester,NH and Roberta E. Bartlett of Manchester,NH,married by Eleanor F.Femands,Justice of the Peace. February 10,at Cohasset,David M.Walsh of N.Attleboro,MA and Constance A. Delaney of Cohasset,married by Owen Angeloni,Priest. March 9,at Cohasset,William A.Nesbitt of Cohasset and Ellen A.Sullivan of Cohasset,married by Gary A.Ritts,Minister. March 23,at Cohasset,Donald P.Fleming of Plympton,MA and Marcy Brown of Cohasset,married by Gabriel Healy,Priest. April 27 at Cohasset,Michael Bolt of Huntington Beach,CA and Karin C.Voss of Huntington Beach,CA married by John R.Mulvehill,Priest. May 3 at Hingham,David W.Martell of Cohasset and Roberta Lee Meallo of Cohasset,married by James F.Rafferty,Priest. May 4 at Cohasset,Stephen J.O'Connor,Jr.of Cohasset and Lisa D.Allen of Pembroke,married by John R.Mulvehill,Priest. June 8 at Cohasset,Thomas L.O'Brien of Cohasset and Christin A.DiCicco of Hingham,married by John R.Mulvehill,Priest. June 15 at Hanover,Brett R.Lincoln of Cohasset and Michelle C.Buettner of Cohasset,married by C.Russell Thayer,Clergyman. June 15 at Cohasset,Mark P.Reddish of Minot Scituate and Robin L.Gallagher of Weymouth,married by John R.Mulvehill,Priest. June 22 at Hingham,Joseph B.McCue of Hingham and Ruth C.Warden of Boston, married by Thomas F.Kepler,Minister. June 29 at Cohasset,Eamon C.O'Marah of San Francisco CA and Emily P.Tague of San Francisco,CA married by Peter Fremont-Smith,Priest. July 6 at Boston,David E.Shapiro of Denver,CO and Kathleen Marie Hart of Denver,CO married by Benjamin Z.Rudarsky,Rabbi. August 10 at Cohasset,Timothy A.Wilson of Winchendon and Marjorie T.Murphy of Winchendon,married by John Donaghety,Priest. August 31 at Cohasset,Thomas W.Gay of New York,NY and Marjorie C. Wampole of New York,NY,married by Raymond A.Low,Priest. August 3 1 at Scituate,David J.Maccini of Cohasset and Elizabeth E.Lazcano of Cohasset,married by Eugene McNamara,Priest. August 31 at Andover,Joel Howard Seavey of Cohasset and Lara S.Conforti of Dunstable,married by E.Clifford Cutler,Priest. September 1 at Cohasset,Arthur D.Von Achen of Bondville,VT and Keelin G. Moriarty of Bondville,VT,married by John R.Mulvehill,Priest. September 1 at Cohasset,Thomas J.Strong of Chevy Chase,MD and Catherine J. O'Brien of Chevy Chase,MD,married by Ivan S.Reischman,Justice of the Peace. September 7,at Cohasset,William S.Roberts of Schwenksville,PA and Kathleen E .Sullivan of Franklin,married by Gary A.Ritts,Minister. September 7 at Hingham,Peter E.Mahoney of Cohasset and Merrill B.Norton of Cohasset,married by Ned H.Martin,Clergyman. September 14 at Cohasset,Gregg Nourie of Tuckerton,NJ and Denise M.Griffin of Tuckerton,NJ,married by Gary A.Ritts,Minister. September 14 at Cohasset,Douglas A.Huot of Enfield,CT and Kristine Gatley of W.Hartford,CT,married by Gary A.Ritts,Minister. September 28 at Cohasset,Donald J.Chabot,II of Quincy and Sara P.Lightner of Quincy,married by Gary A.Ritts,Minister. 107 September 28 at Cohasset,Gerald A.Boll of Aledo,TX and Denise M.Dilley of Aledo,TX,married by Charles J.Murphy,Priest. October 5 at Cohasset,John R.Scalera of Brooklyn,NY and Kristin R.Green of Brooklyn,NY,married by John R.Mulvehill,Priest. October 12 at Edgaitown,Daniel P.Shropshire of Manhattan Beach,CA and Leslie-Ann McGee of Manhattan Beach,CA,married by Warren R Salveson,Clergyman. October 12 at Cohasset,Daniel R.Sovocool of Oakland,CA and Catherine A. Smalzel of Oakland,CA,married by Richard D.Muir,Priest. October 13 at Cohasset,Michael R.Saef of Weymouth,MA and Melody Sue Leach of Weymouth,married by Simeon Korisky,Justice of the Peace.October 18 at Boston, Burton S.Wolfe of Cohasset and Caroline Klier of Cohasset,married by Gary A.Ritts, Minister. October 19 at Tisbury,Kurt DeVries of Scituate and Lee Ann Ciciotte of Scituate, married by Michael R.Nagle,Priest. November 2 at Everett,William J.Coleman of Cohasset and Sabrina L.Carpenter of Cohasset,married by James J.Barry,Priest. November 3 at Cohasset,Benjamin A.Plank of San Francisco,CA.and Laura L. Lambert of San Francisco,CA,married by Jean M.Rankin,Clergywoman. November 9 at Cohasset,Edwin J.Tebbetts of Cohasset and Chartis B.Langmaid of Cohasset,married by Jean M.Rankin,Clergywoman. December 1 at Hingham,William G.Ross of Cohasset and Suzanne M.Feola of Cohasset,married by Ernest G.Jones,Justice of the Peace. December 24 at Cohasset,Brendan S.Mulligan of Cohasset and Jennifer Frost of Cohasset,married by Adelle M.Levine,Justice of the Peace. December 31 at Cohasset,Paul G.Hickey,Jr.of Cohasset amd Amanda V.Church of Cohasset,married by Gary A.Ritts,Minister. DEATHS FOR THE YEAR 1996 DATE NAME. JANUARY 2 Edith Louise Irving 8 Aime M.Curley 11 Margaret C.Hiltz 13 Maria Rosalie Pape 17 Elizabeth W.Warren 18 Anna Dugas 26 Mary E.Gorman 28 Neal H.Eraser FEBRUARY 2 Jean C.Williams 2 Arthur V.Vecchione,Sr. 11 Elizabeth R Mahoney 17 Mary A.Kearney 18 Arthur W.Johnsen 23 Hazel A.Ellis 27 Donald B.Dalbeck AGE 93 60 94 76 63 84 94 91 71 81 95 78 82 89 66 108 DATE NAME MARCH 3 Jean W.Burgess 4 Genevieve G.Young 9 Florence E.Stoddard 16 Roxanne N.Curtin 17 Phyllis M.Kelley 27 Margot J.Herzog 28 Gerard J.Stanton 29 Gerhard Birmann APRIL 1 Elizabeth J.Fink 5 Louis Lualdi 5 Maria E.Gratta 19 Shirley A.Piepenbrink 20 Frances C.Walton 20 Ethel Knowles 21 Florence V.Gilman MAY 3 Dorothy A.Roberts 10 Patsey J.Calorio 13 Katherine J.Kleeves 15 Sheldon F.Sladen 20 Marie C.Coleman 24 Charles F Evers 31 John J.Keohane JUNE 24 Theresa Cox 27 Martin F Waters 30 James G.Story JULY 4 Allan Peckham 6 Harold Thistlethwaite 9 Joseph P McNally 12 Evelyn J.Bucknam 13 Margaret Dillon AUGUST 2 Thomas M.O'Connell 3 Khanum Moshfegh 6 David H.Williams 9 Edward P Malley 16 Eleanor V.Soule 16 Norman F Tidd 27 Olive Maxted 31 Maria T.Lucchetti 31 Ethel A.Gebhardt AGE 77 84 98 42 77 56 79 83 73 89 91 72 78 91 90 92 76 82 61 93 87 76 98 78 53 61 86 86 99 56 78 77 51 91 76 71 96 88 78 109 DAIE NAME SEPTEMBER 8 John R.Simons 14 William L.Kleinz,Jr. 14 Barbara A.Redcay 24 David B.Coleman 25 Doris G.Tower OCTOBER 12 Richard C.Bean 12 Evelyn L.Lawlor 12 Barbara W.Fellows 17 Sam J.Postbrief 20 Helen W.Brandt NOVEMBER 5 Bertha B.Hanley 9 Anthony C.Laugelle 12 W.Chester Browne. 13 Sumner Smith,Jr. 21 Madeline Beveridge 21 Charles J.O'Malley 26 Anne H.Bowden 26 Roberta Suhrbier DECEMBER 9 Anthony C.DeNapoli 12 Doris M.Hyland 17 John Joseph Lengel 18 Edward R Home 20 Ellen M.McNichol 20 Dorothea C.Anacone 26 Blanche Bemadette Bums AGE 68 83 66 44 86 56 82 89 49 79 99 80 77 76 92 58 92 53 91 75 79 73 92 78 102 110 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF REGISTRARS The Board of Registrars reappointed Margaret Charles as the Chairwoman. Dorothea Parmenter was reappointed for three years by the Board of Selectmen. The following elections and Town meetings were held: Special Town Meeting -January 22,1996 Special Town Election -February 10,1996 Presidential Primary -March 5,1996 Annual &Special Town Meeting -March 30,1996 Annual Town Election -April 6,1996 Special Town Election -May 4,1996 Special Town Meeting -August 12,1996 State Primary -September 17,1996 Recount -September 28,1996 Special Town Meeting -October 28,1996 State Election -November 5,1996 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.Voter registration may be done at the Town Hall during regular business hours.Also,registration forms are avail- able from the Post Office,Paul Pratt Memorial Library,Registry of Motor Vehicles,and various state agencies.To register to vote you must be eighteen years of age on or before election day,bom in the United States or be a naturalized citizen. At this time we have a total of 5,416 voters;1,129 Democrats,1,191 Republicans, and 3,096 UnenroUed. Respectfully submitted, Margaret Charles,Chairwoman Marion Douglas,Clerk Dorothea Parmenter Judith P.Volungis 111 BOARD OF SELECTMEN 1996 was not unlike years in the past;that is,heavy time demands necessary for activities,projects,and undertakings as the Board of Selectmen and other boards and committees of the Town labored to meet both the immediate and longer term needs of the community.Such efforts are always difficult when problems and requests outnumber financial resources. The Selectmen continue to make the difficult decisions on competing priorities of various projects and programs. The following monthly highlights will present but a capsule listing of happenings in Cohasset over the past twelve months: HIGHLIGHTS OF 1996 JANUARY —Special meeting vote for renovation of Deer Hill School and new K-3 School passes at Town Meeting. Selectman Jane Goedecke declines to seek a third term. Record snow fall puts snow removal budget way over. FEBRUARY —Override of new school and Deer Hill School update fails by a small margin. Independent auditors,Tucci &Roselli,are pleased to report that Cohasset is efficiently managed and problems cited in the past have been corrected. Eastern Edison reports it has taken steps to prevent a repeat of the Christmas 1995 blackout. MARCH —Bob Davenport,incumbent Martha Gjesteby,Nan Roth and Ronnie McMorris seek two open seats on the Board of Selectmen. Long-time Town Counsel Richard Henderson steps down.Selectmen appoint the Boston law firm of Deutsch Williams Brooks DeRensis Holland &Drachman to serve as Town Counsel,with Paul DeRensis handling the bulk of the Town's legal work. An article for a new K-3 school is passed by Town Meeting. All records broken for snow fall,with over 100 inches this winter. Shaw's Supermarkets break ground at Cushing Plaza. Town Meeting authorizes spending $12,000 for professional services to assist in preparing an Open Space Plan. 112 APRIL — MAY — JUNE — JULY Prop.2-1/2 override for the new school passes. Record-breaking town election held,with about 62%of voters turning out. Nan Roth and Ronnie McMorris win seats on the Board of Selectmen. The Hagerty Committee backs moving or razing Victorian house on the property after its sale is voted down at Annual Town Meeting. The Little League season begins at newly refurbished Barnes Field. An override asking voters to split the cost of sewers for North Cohasset fails. The Town is working with the Army Corps of Engineers to get the Harbor dredged. The Town's bond counsel notifies Selectmen that legislation would have to be passed validating the recent school vote before $9.9 mil- lion in school bonds could be issued because the warrant for the April 6 Town Election failed to mention the Prop.2-1/2 exemption ballot question.At a state hearing the House Committee on Local Affairs decides that despite the posting oversight,voters were ade- quately informed. The legislature and Governor approve April 6 Prop.2-1/2 override question on school. Residents and visitors celebrate Festival on the Common by the South Shore Art Center and Harborfest. Citizens Mitigation Committee meets for the first time on the restora- tion of the Greenbush Railroad through town. The Open Space Committee mails surveys out to all residents,the results of which will help in preparing an Open Space Plan. Five hundred citizens,led by Cohasset Concerned Taxpayers,call for Special Town Meeting next month to reconsider the March 30 Annual Town Meeting vote approving the $9.9 million school. The Panagia Greek Orthodox Church hosts its annual Tavema. MBTA says it will consider a Village train station. The remnants of Hurricane Bertha drench Cohasset with more than 3-1/2"rain,setting a new record for the month of July. 113 AUGUST —The first Farmers'Market in the Village is a big success. Special Town Meeting at the Music Circus draws a record turnout.A citizens'petition to rescind the vote of March Town Meeting on new school is defeated by a two-to-one vote.Selectmen ask the North Cohasset voters to wait until spring to bring up shared funding for the sewers.Voters also reject article to move the new school closer to the Deer Hill School. Selectmen decide not to join Hingham in a lawsuit to fight restoration of the train. SEPTEMBER —Alumni Field is officially opened. OCTOBER —Village station is voted against by Selectmen after straw vote held at Fall Town Meeting showed three-to-one against the Village location. The Fall Town Meeting approves spending $230,000 more on the Public Works Garage. NOVEMBER —Hingham and Cohasset learn they will receive nearly $450,000 in state grants toward the purchase of 50 acres at the top of Turkey Hill. The Coast Guard will lend Cohasset the lens from Minot's Light Ledgehouse for use in the replica on Government Island. Cohasset dedicates Town Squares to soldiers lost in Korea and Vietnam. Selectmen are asked to consider using the Hagerty property for the proposed Lobster Lab,a marine learning facility for young people. DECEMBER —The Chamber of Commerce hosts a village design "charrette"on how to revitalize the downtown area. Cohasset Town Administrator Gregory J.Doyon appointed new town administrator for Abington. Selectmen announce that a "Pay-As-You-Throw"trash program will begin in the spring at RTF. As the year comes to a close,it is clear that water,sewers,flooding,trains,open space preservation,schools and environmental protection will be significant issues for the year ahead. We will continue to make the decisions we deem to be in the best interests of the 114 Town.We also recognize that your Board of Selectmen could not address all of the issues presented without the valuable input and dedication of elected and appointed boards,com- mittees,commissions,and Town staff.We are appreciative of their contributions toward making Cohasset a fine community. Respectfully submitted, Merie S.Brown,Chairman Michael H.Sullivan,Vice Chairman Roseanne M.McMorris Peter J.Pratt Nancy A.Roth TOWN MODERATOR To The Citizens of Cohasset: The year 1996 was one in which the taxpayers of the Town and its Moderator were put to the test as we confronted two so-called pocketbook issues of enormous socio- economic consequence to our Town and its taxpayers.The construction of a new elemen- tary school,and the issue of Town sewer connection dominated an emotional,"big- ticket"Town agenda.Yet,it was perhaps the system and protocol of our venerable,yet archaic Town Meeting form of government itself,which was taxed and tested by an unprecedented,history-making turnout of deeply committed,emotionally charged partic- ipants on each side of the issues.Facilities,procedures,personnel and this Moderator were challenged by the huge vociferous crowd,who are to be commended for their activism, and to whom apologies are due for any inconvenience,delays or inefficiencies which resulted from our overtaxed system. Despite inadequate administrative procedures which became apparent in the face of the huge crowd,and some previously acknowledged "Moderator error",I am pleased to note that valuable lessons were learned at the August 12 meeting,and,in the immediate aftermath,steps were taken which resulted in a forum on August 19 which saw 800 voters processed efficiently,and the important business transacted to a conclusion with fairness, order and model efficiency. In 1997,it is my intention to work with Town Clerk Marion Douglas to implement more contemporary systems which are clearly indicated if the Town Meeting model of Government is to remain viable in the wake of the changing face of Cohasset as we enter the year 2,000 and beyond. My year-end thanks to the Board of Selectmen,Town Counsel Paul DeRensis, Town Clerk Marion Douglas,Town Administrator Gregory Doyon,members of the Advisory Committee,and other committees whose tireless work throughout the year are an invaluable resource to me as Moderator. George L.Marlette,III Town Moderator 115 TOWN COUNSEL This year was a very active and successful year for the Law Department: 1.Change in Town Counsel .In March,1996,Richard A.Henderson,who had served the Town for many years as Town Counsel,resigned and was replaced by Paul R. DeRensis.The transition of pending and new matters was handled smoothly and the busi- ness of the town continued uninterrupted. 2.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 draft- ing Bylaws,numerous contract documents and agreements,easements,procurement doc- uments,public road documents.Warrants for Town meetings (both special and annual town meetings),compliance with State Ethics Act,legislation for presentation to the General Court,various Town rules and regulations,and other legal documents. 3.Administrative Agency Proceedings .The Town was defended in a number of administrative agency proceedings pending in state agencies,including issues before the Appellate Tax Board,Department of Environmental Protection,and bid protests before the Attorney General's office. 4.Projects .We assisted in various private road issues.North Cohasset Sewer pro- ject (including the Intermunicipal agreement with Hull,easement/real estate issues,bet- terment formulae and various other documents),contract issues in connection with the new Town garage,licensing issues,election recounts,Massachusetts American Water Company rate setting as limited intervenor,assistance with the Town's petitions for legislative acts (including the act validating the vote for the new school project,the act authorizing an intermunicipal agreement and the act for the Treasurer/Collector's position). 5.Litigation &Labor Arbitrations .As of December 31,1996,the number of claims and lawsuits in which the Town is a party total 33 as follows: 2 Matters inyolying the Board of Selectmen: Commonwealth of Masachusetts v.Town of Cohasset, Suffolk Sup Ct,No.38652. Cohasset Heights Ltd.v.Town of Cohasset, Land Court Misc.Case No.212919. 4 Matters involving the Conservation Conunission: Cohasset Heights,Ltd.v.Cohasset Conservation Commission, Norfolk Sup Ct,C.A.96-1886. Cohasset Heights,Ltd.v.Cohasset Conservation Commission, (Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection ("DEP"), File No.13-399. Cohasset Conservation Commission v.Cohasset Heights Ltd., Norfolk Sup Ct,C.A.96-2103. Cohasset Heights Ltd.v.Conservation Commission of the Town of Cohasset, Norfolk Sup Ct,C.A.94-1989. 116 19 Litigations involving the Board of Assessors: Chase v.Board of Assessors of the Town of Cohasset, Appellate Tax Board,No.28 11 63-96. Crowley v.Board of Assessors of the Town of Cohasset, Appellate Tax Board,No.28 1 364-96. Faulkner v.Board of Assessors of the Town of Cohasset, Appellate Tax Board,No.234254-96. Hemon v.Board ofAssessors of the Town of Cohasset, Appellate Tax Board,No.280854-96. Lauretti,et al v.Board of Assessors of the Town of Cohasset, Appellate Tax Board,No.276650-95. McElroy v.Board of Assessors of the Town of Cohasset, Appellate Tax Board,No.234507-96. McMeekin v.Board of Assessors of the Town of Cohasset, Appellate Tax Board,No.280572-96. Miller v.Board of Assessors of the Town of Cohasset, Appellate Tax Board,No.279994-96. Roy V.Board of Assessors of the Town of Cohasset, Appellate Tax Board,No.280029-96. Roy V.Board of Assessors of the Town of Cohasset, Appellate Tax Board,No.280026-96. Roy V.Board of Assessors of the Town of Cohasset, Appellate Tax Board,No.280015-96. Roy V.Board ofAssessors of the Town of Cohasset, Appellate Tax Board,No.277718-95. Roy V.Board of Assessors of the Town of Cohasset, Appellate Tax Board,No.272372-94. Roy V.Board of Assessors of the Town of Cohasset, Appellate Tax Board,No.268361-93. Roy V.Board of Assessors of the Town of Cohasset, Appellate Tax Board,No.280031-96. Roy V.Board ofAssessors of the Town of Cohasset, Appellate Tax Board,No.280023-96. Roy V.Board ofAssessors of the Town of Cohasset, Appellate Tax Board,No.273052-94. Roy V.Board ofAssessors of the Town of Cohasset, Appellate Tax Board,No.273041-94. Troy V.Board ofAssessors of the Town of Cohasset, Appellate Tax Board,No.281910-96. 1 Matter involving the Zoning Board of Appeals: Catlin,Trustee of the Gulph River Realty Trust v.Zoning Board of Appeals, Norfolk Sup Ct,C.A.No.96-2553. 1 Matter involving the Board of Health: Cohasset Heights Ltd.v.Board of Health of the Town of Cohasset 117 6 Claims presented during 1996: Monaco v.Town ofCohasset (Department of Public Works). Krueger v.Town ofCohasset (Parks &Recreation Commission). Johansen v.Town ofCohasset (Department of Public Works). Johansen v.Town ofCohasset (School Committee). Gojfv.Town ofCohasset (School Committee). Beatty v.Town ofCohasset (DPW). Respectfully submitted, Paul R.DeRensis Town Counsel 118 FINANCIAL REPORTS TOWN ACCOUNTANT Submitted herewith is my amiual report for the fiscal year ended June 30,1996. This report includes the following: GENERAL FUND 1.Balance Sheet (Combined) 2.Statement of Revenues,Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance 3.Report of Appropriations and Expenditures 4.State and County Assessments 5.Statement of Revenues,Budget vs.Actual SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 1.Balance Sheet (Combined) 2.Statement of Revenues,Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance,Town Special Revenue Funds 3.Statement of Revenues,Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance,School Special Revenue Funds SEWER FUND 1.Balance Sheet (Combined) 2.Statement of Revenues,Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance 3.Report of Appropriations and Expenditures WATER FUND 1.Balance Sheet (Combined) 2.Statement of Revenues,Expenditures and Changes in Retained Earnings 3.Report of Appropriations and Expenditures CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 1.Balance Sheet (Combined) 2 Statement of Revenues,Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance TRUST FUNDS 1.Balance Sheet (Combined) 2.Statement of Revenues,expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance LONG TERM DEBT GROUP OF ACCOUNTS 1 . Statement of Long Term Debt 2.Statement of Debt Authorized and Unissued OTHER REPORTS 1 . Reconciliation of Cash Accounts 2.Free Cash Calculation 3.Schedule of Reserve Fund Transfers Respectfully submitted, J.Michael Buckley Town Accountant 119 CO 8 o 51° 11 ^ II 8- S lO to to §§ I I I ^^ 11 pil ^, ifliiiiiihiii _ii §!! M > II ISaII <0 II Si ii §i! «>II Sill «II §!! 'II 8!i Ji s.ii f^!! s S5&;P!?SS8 r^«•«>oj CM o o « 5.1! !?ll I! *ll ;8ll CM CM 2 «> 8^"E m o S J.I Mimi 120 II ^ II II O"1-"1-"-"(0 oo"o"O «D -in O TO CO T-00 C>4 ^^ »-o"^jsr"v><d »*tN r*-«T-t-<N «OCDl«»-T-^C>lf«-<0 04 n r^a>S o sii-" o So si l?i •IS ^lllllillllil 121 ^i-S 3 o P »- <N t:®•» muiom CM* igli§^!^§rg§§§§i^g§|i§ CM »-CN m CM t:«o '«• 122 a>»-«OCNt«-»-T-C>4a»OMit>-t>^P^OBOmor«-iOT-o«»)r^T-oo'r-r>.^55u!joo« w II ^ "I SI I _. ^-Si I ll i>«r CO oo*T-"m"co"u)T-"o"OS v>a cs"o"cm"T-io eooB n-cot-t-cm 8' i^ I? I 123 STATEMENT OF REVENUES,EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE GENERAL FUND FISCAL YEAR 1996 Revenue: Property Taxes State Aid Excise Taxes Other Local Receipts 12,009,210 1,218,273 704,511 998,433 Total Revenue 14,930,427 Less: Expenditures: General Government 1,211,910 Public Safety 2,783,017 Schools 6,945,864 Highways 458,839 Sanitation (Net of Sewer)394,609 Human Services 100,981 Culture &Recreation 362,819 Debt Service 561,414 Employee Benefits &Insurance 1,532,053 State and County Assessments 461,695 Total Expenditures 14,813,201 Encumbrances: Encumbrances 294,165 Continued Appropriations Reserve For Expenditure 184,994 Reserve For Expenditure-Prior Year (128,500) Encumbrances-Prior Year (345,277) Total Encumbrances Other Financing Sources (Uses) Operating Transfers In Operating Transfers Out State Over Assessments Snow Deficit Adjustment Miscellaneous Adjustments 258,716 (393,151) (8,074) 66,864 9,453 Total Financing Sources (Uses) Excess of Revenues Over Expenditures Unreserved Fund Balance July 1,1995 Unreserved Fund Balance June 30,1996 5,382 (66,192) 45,652 1,254,589 $1,300,241 124 TOWN OF COHASSET FISCAL 1996 REVENUE JUNE 30,1996 BUDGEi ACTUAL VARIANCE % TAX LEVY Real Estate 11,935,656 11,657,778 (277,878)97.7% Personal Property 148,403 145,457 (2,946)98.0% Tax Liens 153,921 153,921 — Deferred Tax 52,054 52,054 — Total Tax Levy 12,084,059 12,009,210 (74,849)99.4% STATE AID School Chapter 70 634,609 634,609 100.0% Additional Assistance 209,013 209,013 100.0% School Transportation 46,222 55,695 9,473 120.5% Veterans'Reimbursements 1,460 934 (526)64.0% Highway Fund 34,765 34,765 100.0% Lottery 262,575 262,575 100.0% Veterans'Exemptions 5,899 6,372 473 108.0% Elderly Exemptions 7,028 7,028 100.0% State Owned Land 475 462 (13)97 3% Tuition of State Wards 5,986 5,376 (610)89.8% Storm Assistance 1,444 1,444 — Total State Aid 1,208,032 1,218,273 10,241 100.8% LOCAL RECEIFIS Motor Vehicle Excise 620,859 704,511 83,652 113.5% Boat Excise 8,000 7,455 (545)93.2% Penalty &Interest on Taxes Property Taxes 32,000 30,188 (1,812)94.3% Liens 25,000 94,405 69,405 377.6% Excise 5,500 5,791 291 105.3% R.T.F.Stickers 95,000 109,501 14,501 115.3% FEE3 Weights &Measures 500 547 47 109.4% Ambulance 90,000 99,428 9,428 110.5% Fire Department Other 3,000 4,253 1,253 141.8% Town Clerk 10,000 10,743 743 107.4% Treasurer/Collector 22,000 22,362 362 101.6% Board Of Selectmen 2,900 6,381 3,481 220.0% Planning Board 1,500 4,160 2,660 277.3% Conservation Commission 1,500 11,993 10,493 799.5% Police Dept 9,000 12,633 3,633 140.4% Assessors 200 531 331 265.5% Dog Officer 100 25 (75)25.0% Public Works 1,??3 1,223 — 125 BUDGET ACTUAL VARIANCE % Cohasset Heights 65,000 67,915 2,915 104.5% Recycling 5,000 20,525 15,525 410.5% Transfer Station Fees 14,000 11,852 (2,148)84.7% Rentals 616 616 — School Dept 901 901 — Library Fees 3,000 3,312 312 110.4% Cemetery Fees 6,000 5,652 (348)94.2% Recreation Fees 50,000 42,626 (7,374)85.3% Licenses &Permits Facilities (Beach Stickers)16,500 22,436 5,936 136.0% Board Of Health 17,000 23,817 6,817 140.1% Building Dept 35,000 41,783 6,783 119.4% Wire Dept 3,800 3,761 (39)99.0% Dog Licenses 8,500 6,843 (1,657)80.5% Alcoholic Beverage 16,500 17,795 1,295 107.8% Selectmen Other 4,100 3,831 (269)93.4% Selectmen Road Openings 4,200 3,700 (500)88.1% Firearms 1,000 624 (376)62.4% Unclassified 55,077 55,077 — Fines &Forfeits Parking 15,000 22,279 7,279 148.5% Court Fines 3,000 6,783 3,783 226.1% Registry Fines 20,000 22,843 2,843 114.2% Investment Income 80,000 148,417 68,417 185.5% Harbor Fees 40,000 43,425 3,425 108.6% Total Local Receipts 1,334,659 1,702,944 368,285 127.6% General Fund Total 14,626,750 14,930,427 303,677 102.1% 126 8 :t»988888888888i^8888 ^^8 8 8dgn^od ci d d odd d 1^OQ d d d d ^fiSR R ° 8 8 ?»8888!e88888^88 8i:}888dnddd ess illCMMO H Q o z §1 o Hz I-5 u. °9 £1 91 ill 1^ 8 SS9S888S8S888888888 888 8 8 S 88888IS888SS88888Si88 888 8 8 "'iig§si!«iis§g^g§irsi§m ^ " ui nT CO'd of «q"to"»-K o»*m cm"t»"j-"8r ?88 8 §§ ?&»88 ^-^0» 88888 rf^«CM*of d 8 8 8 8 8888888888888888888 888 8 8 IC8888g&88 nT C»V lO"N lO" 88 NO 88888 CJ M*Ci m -m I Z<s z s lllliiijii li o llllilllllliil illl 11 y illllii?_u3 1^r 1= 127 Sl^SSSg S»8S288 88888 8 Si::8 ^i:88888888oonciotbtooogsjoooododdS'X^S*^'oddddddd 8 98 88??Ro8 8 S S 8^ 888^5888a9988888f5888888Sic8S8^^8 8K g I §si§§§^§§^§!ig nun i gr ^sSS5«--CM- juj^-w-kn-v -8JI58*fc*^'•• S u.88898ie 8888888 8888?8 888 88 8888S888 S ^ii 5J^J«•-o«^^©ooio -81888 8*^"SS «-«*--^-;^-5j- CO •K O ;z;u,a;8 8 8 88 8 Hg ill ^8 §§8 8 ^^„a:8 8 88 88 88 8 888 ^g ^g §§§§§§S§S §§§ ^S I ?«--- SS .888888 8888888 88888 8 888 88 888888 g ^«^"^ g €98ie ?8 858 U HF$2 "S""8 I I ^Is 5??1 S ill iiiSi, i>I ^^h ii i ! ilUli illi ill 4i I H ill IS ill I illllll illilfll iliul l!fill ill illlilili 128 c« O 5 9 g O H C/3 25^ Ol UJu UlK K lUOU. :Z (0 ?j? 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I 8888:8888»8 H fOQ K OS <»"O ID lO"CI lO" i < faO u g K P 2S> 88 888R! §g §§§»o JO d lo'u> 88888888888 ?8 ^1 Mm, illlll^i- 148 & ? s< CO r*•«- §0'r-logcoroooo ocMr>-a>oo •«S a>00 SCO w f^ CO o »-V lo"V co" CO 1-CM 00 s a*at 11 «o"«rr co"'S8 §§§§§O U)o o fill llllll lo"oo"o'o"r>.'T^eo*o"<J»lo"»^-^^-S o S-rL^J^a ^III SS8 S §§ §§11 §l§§^§§§ I "Sg g8SS8S8"S" ^Ol S 8 ^c? ts.T-!«* i| CO H II 1 8 8 n p.N lO H 1-8^8 ^11 §J »8 §§ as H ^*n •*U II 149 TRUST FUNDS STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE FISCAL YEAR 1996 Expenses &Reserved Donations &Investment Transfers to ForFY97 Balance July 1,1995 Receipts Income General Fund Expenditure June 30.199e PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS Sillings Park Fund 1,126 killings Common Fund 984 H.W.Wadleigh Park Fund 5.826 Wheelwright Park Fund 16.056 Hdith M.Bates Fund 6.010 CEMETERIES Perpetual Care-Woodside Cemetery 115.130 Perpetual Care-Beechwood Cemetery 7,590 Beechwood Cemetery Association 3.395 Estate of Harry E.Wilbur 5.822 Charlotte Uncoln Bell Memorial Fund 27.423 Isadora B.Newey Fund 20.596 Cedar Street Cemetery 3.439 SCHOOLS Ripley Fund 4.929 James W.Nichols Scholarship Fund 5,235 Major William Arthur Scholarship Fund 7.441 Alice and Walter Shuebruk Scholarship Fund 12.886 William Ripley Jr.,Athletic Fund 13.043 John F.Creamer Scholarship Fund 1.233 Margaret M.Hardy Scholarship Fund 232.337 Helen &Mateom Stevens Scholarship Fund 159.311 Noel Ripley Scholarship OTHER Stabilization Fund 111.159 Carbone Lane 19.647 Health Insurance Trust Fund 67.376 Conservation Fund 31.115 5.265 Beechwood Ball Paric Fund 770 Retirement Fund 821.162 Town Pump Maintenance 1.468 Fire Department Charitable Trust 72,528 Milliken Field Gill Reed Comer Trust Fund 114 Alts Lottery Fund PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY Vanguard Star Fund 443.280 TRUST FUND TOTALS 2.223,696 3,381 51 20,000 75,000 692 60,000 2,575 28,559 58 40 1.144 51 30 1.005 302 230 5.897 838 700 16,194 304 6,313 6,014 4,800 119.725 397 350 7.637 171 3.567 294 6.116 1,384 221 28.586 1,041 21.637 179 150 3,468 249 5,178 244 1.500 3.979 377 7.869 638 1.000 12.524 658 13,702 19 1.262 11,522 13.500 230.360 7,940 8,375 158.876 389 20.389 7,542 193,701 19,647 3,404 70,781 1,757 255 32,617 286 5,531 31 1,244 249 55,215 60.000 816,377 73 69 1,472 3,082 75,610 2.954 60,000 2.954 5 119 55 2,630 78,589 11,214 190,258 186,044 172,987 539,214 66,300 2,360,711 „,-,.,...I .B55=; 2.360,711 150 ANNUAL DEBT REPORT INSIDE DEBT UMIT: Project Amount of Issue Date of Issue Term Rate FY96 Principal 06/30/96 Outstanding Balance PayKrff Date School FkxMS and Walls 115,000 08/28/91 5yi8.6.45%12.800 15,000 08/28/96 Cemeteiy Plans 25.000 11/01/90 5yiB.7.17%3.000 11/01/95 Joseph Osgood Projects 115.000 11/01/90 9yre.7.17%25,000 51,000 11/01/99 Town Hat Project 1.060.000 06A)1/89 13yr8.6.7%80.750 449.750 06A)1/02 Transfer Station 550.000 06/01/89 ISyrs.6.7%50,000 245.000 06W1/D2 School Classroom Renovations 250.000 06A)1/89 13 ym.6.7%31.375 30.375 06«)1/07 School Science Labs 70.000 06A>1/89 9y«.6.7%7.875 14.875 06A)1/98 PolceFire Renovations 395.000 11/01/90 lOyiB.7.17%40.000 195.000 11/01/00 School Renovations-HS/JO 95.000 12A)4/92 5yni.4.75%19.000 38,000 12A)4/97 Fire Pumper 208,000 03A)1/94 lOyiB.5.3%20,000 160,000 03A)1/04 School Bolere -Osgood 85.000 03A)1/94 9yi8.5.3%10.000 65.000 03A)1/03 Amtxilance 72,000 03A)1/94 4yfs.5.3%20.000 30.000 03A)1/98 Haggerty Property 456.000 02/15^6 16yrs.4-5.05%29.000 456.000 02/15/12 Fuel Tanks &Renovations 299.415 02/15«6 lOyre.4-4.95%30.000 299,415 02/15/06 School Buses 66.000 02/1 5«6 4yrs.4.25-4.95%9.000 66,000 02/15/00 Athletic Fields 99,700 02M5/96 15yrs 4-4.95%99.700 02/15/11 Athletic Fields 775,000 02/1 5«6 15yi8 4-4.95%775.000 02/15/11 Sewer Engmeeiing 186,885 oms^4yiB.4.254.95%196.885 02/1500 Pubic Works Garage 752,000 02^5/96 16yre.4-5.05%752.000 02/15/12 TOTALS-lnskle Debt Limit 387.800 "Tw^ OUTSIDE DEBT UMIT:6000 Water Treatment Plant 2.500.000 01/01/78 34yrB.5.00%1,168,000 01/01/12 Watermam Project I&II 490.000 08/1S«4 20yi».8.1-9%215,000 08/1 5W4 LandAcquisitton 1.900.000 11/01/90 15yrs.7.17%1.314.000 11/01/05 TOTALSOutakle Debt Limit 2.697.000 GRAND TOTAL 6.636.000 151 ANNUAL DEBT REPORT Amounts Authorized and Unissued Project Sewer Construction-Straits Sewer Construction-Downtown Sewer Construction-Downtown Harbor Dredging Sewer Engineering Cemetery Repairs Elementary School Elementary School Design Wheelchair Lift School Bus Oil Tank Removal Landfill Capping Water Mains Water Meters Water Treatment Plant Sewer Engineering Landfill Capping Total Authorization Authorization Date Amount 04/01/96 6,326,800 03/30/96 70,000 03/30/96 190,000 11/06/95 75,000 11/06/95 120,000 04/01/89 25,000 03/30/96 9,890,000 03/30/96 180,000 03/26/94 6,000 03/26/94 3,042 03/26/94 12,920 03/26/94 825,000 10/24/94 1,900,000 10/24/94 310,000 10/24/94 240,000 10/24/94 20,861 04/07/90 480,000 20,674,623 152 RECONCILIATION OF TOWN CASH ACCOUNTS JUNE 30,1996 01 General Fund 12 School Lunch Fund 13 Highway Fund 15 School Special Revenue Fund 18 Town Special Revenue Fund 25 Sewer Fund 30 Capital Projects Fund 61 Water Fund 62 Water Capital Projects Fund 81 Trust Funds 89 Agency Fund ACCOUNTANT TOTAL 1,396,806 1,607 51,488 188,718 20,817 2,452,025 104,494 1,070,443 2,488,211 130,895 $7,905,501 Less:Library Trust Capital Appreciation ACCOUNTANT ADJUSTED TOTAL 117,303 7,788,199 Bank of Boston BayBank Boston Safe Deposit Citizens Bank Eastern Bank Fleet Bank Fleet Shawmut Bank First Trade Union Rockland Trust Company State Street Bank &Trust Investments Trust Funds &Investments Cash on Hand TREASURER TOTAL 1,483,040 38,645 337,123 327,819 104,161 152,496 606,988 267,115 323,427 26,326 1,750,000 2,370,908 150 $7,788,199 153 FREE CASH CALCULATION JUNE 30,1996 Unexpended Balance Fiscal 1 995 : 1 2,1 72 Decrease in Uncollected Property Taxes:163,996 Surplus Local Receipts: Penalties &Interest on Taxes 85,384 Cherry Sheet 10,241 Unclaimed Items 38,264 Licenses &Permits 34,931 Investment Income 68,417 RTF &CHL Revenue 69,343 Other Local Receipts 55,716 362,296 Returned Appropriations: Storm Cleanup 56,778 Police Department 12,166 South Shore Charter School 31,192 Board of Health/RTF 48,648 Workers'Compensation 36,248 Health Insurance 40,729 Property Insurance 19,635 Short Term Interest 1 1 ,40 1 Unemployment 7,821 Other Returned Appropriations 61,677 326,295 Water Department Payment to General Fund 76,191 Department of Revenue Adjustments (13,671) June 30,1996 Free Cash Certification 927.279 154 SCHEDULE OF RESERVE FUND TRANSFERS FISCAL YEAR 1996 DEPARTMENT BUDGET LINE PURPOSE DATE AMOUNT Harbor Article Hart}or Wall Repair September 30 $3,178 Unclassified Article Veterans Squares December 5 4.500 Fire Department Headquarters Building Repairs January 25 1.200 Tree &Park Payroll Overtime February 6 1.400 Transfer Station Expenses Equipment Maint February 6 6.550 Accountant Payroll Dept Head Salary March 19 1.033 Highway H Dept Head Salary May 14 1.594 Highway " Cleric Salary May 14 1.064 Highway Garage Electricity May 14 600 Harbor Expenses Backflow Prevention May 14 859 Elections &T.M.Expenses Voting Machine May 14 1.305 Elections &T.M.Payroll Temporary Employees May 14 2.000 Parking Clerk Expenses Ticket Processing May 14 300 Conservation Article May 14 922 School Contracted Caniers Special Education May 14 3,575 School Tuition Special Education May 14 9.792 Town Hall Payroll Temporary Employees May 14 712 Dispatch Payroll Overtime May 14 4.00Q Veterans'Expenses Benefits June 30 500 Assessors Payroll Dept Head Salary June 30 1 Wire Capital Outlay Tnjck Repairs June 30 2.800 Unclassified Audit Purchase of Services June 30 2.000 Legal Town Counsel Purchase of Services June 30 20.000 Fire Headquarters Electricity June 30 1.504 Seiectnften Collective Bargaining Purchase of Services June 30 511 Treasurer Expenses Postage June 30 261 Medicare Expenses Town Match June 30 1.766 Highway Snow Removal Snow Removal June 30 26.073 Total $100,000 155 BOARD OF ASSESSORS Property tax revenue accounts for 70%of the total dollars required to fund the Town Budget.As a result,it is extremely important that fair and equitable assessments of all properties be the norm to ensure equal distribution of the property tax base.This is in accordance with the constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,and this requirement is met not only through the revaluation process,which is required every three years,but also through the Cyclical Inspection Program.Currently,Cohasset is involved in a continuous six year cyclical program which began in 1993,requiring that we inspect approximately 500 parcels of real estate each year.Relevant data about house style,type of construction,size,shape and description of the living space is necessary to maintain accurate property descriptions.This information becomes vital in the analytical process to determine property value. Also important in the equation is market trends.Ending the third quarter of 1996, Cohasset had 139 valid sales transactions,118 residential and 21 condominium sales.The 1996 market is strengthening and sales activity appears to be on the rise.The third quar- ter median house value for 1996 was $177,000.00. The Annual Town Meeting of 1996,adopted M.G.L.Chapter 80,Sec.13B allow- ing for Deferral of Sewer Betterment charges for those properties already eligible for tax deferral under Chapter 41 A. The Assessors wish to acknowledge Assistant Assessor/Appraiser Cheryl Pooler for her dedication and professionalism,along with the hardworking staff of Janice Rosano and Debra Krupczak.We would also like to thank the residents of the Town of Cohasset for their continued support. The fiscal 1997 tax rate has been set at $15.05.Following is a distribution of values by type for the Town of Cohasset. PROPERTY TYPE VALUATION Residential Commercial Industrial Personal Property Total $775,261,000 47,021,300 5,035,000 9,931,471 $837,248,771 Respectfully submitted. James W.Lagrotteria,Chairman Michael C.Patrolia Ross W.Rosano,Secretary 156 GROSS SALARIES &WAGES PAID IN CALENDAR YEAR 1996 (Includes,where applicable,stipends,overtime,special details and holiday pay) NAME STUDLEYt JOYCE C, UINN«ELLEN E. -OOYONt GREGORY J TOWN ADMINISTRATOR 8R0UN.MERLE S. CJESTEBY*MARTHA K 60EOECKE»JANE LEHR JR«ARTHUR L MARLETTE III,GEORGE -NCGUIRct KATHLEEN M. NCNORRIS,RCSE4NNE M. PRATT,PETER J -OUICLEY,WILLIAM P ROTH,NANCY A. SULLIVAN,MICHAEL H. .WAOSUORTH,CAVIC H SELECTMEN -TOTAL NAME UNKNOWN BACCARI,DOMENIC M .BATES,MARGARET M. BUCKLEY,RAYMOND 6 CHARLES,MARGARET R XDRBETT,EILEEN N. CROSSEN,ALBA M OANIELSCN,JOHN OtOUGLAi,MARION L FXNEGAN,ANTHONY J FLINT,GORDON E. -FJ.INT,LOUISE GETTO,CARLA A. GOODWIN,RONALD MERNAti,MARGARET JONES,CONSTANCE KENT,SUSAN JLOEO«FRED LAUGELLE,PETER G LEHR JR,ARTHUR L 4.INC01N*CAVIO LINCOLN,KATHERINE M LITCHFIELD,PAULINE J -LOCAN,ELIZABETH H. MACLURE.JANET MARSH,HERBERT L JICAUJJPFE,JEANNE NCGUIRE,JACQUELYN R NORGENSTERN,ARTHUR S. -PARMENTER,DOROTHEA PECK*DOUGLAS R. PEREIRA,ANTHONY J PIEPEN3RINK,ROBERT PRATT,RUTH F PROTULIS,DEBORAH B RHODES,KATHLEEN M ftOSANO,JANICE M SARGENT,KENNETH S. SIME3NE,LOUIS N. SOULE,KEVIN N SWEENEY,AVIS M. THOMPSON,JEAN J. -IIJCKEKNAN,GRACE R VOLUNGIS,JUDITH P WALOFOGEL,GERTRUDE F, ELECTIONS -TOTAL BUCKLEY JR,J MICHAEL FARRELL,MARY M. NOONAN,NANCY ANN GROSS WAGES ACCOUNTANT TOTAL -RSUPC2AK,OESRA POOLER,CHERYL A 26.102.76 22,6TT.49 48,780.25 56,481.88 56,481.88 1,500.00 249.99 249.99 250.00 1.00 3,346.68 499.98 999.96 6,570.84 499.98 999.96 500.00 15,668.38 64.32 480.00 10.00 97.50 326.00 130.00 310.00 187.50 329.00 125.00 45.00 217.,50 387.,50 99.,00 293.,75 112..50 172,.50 120.,00 172..15 110..00 677.57 250.00 372.32 260..00 260..00 106..56 145..00 1,527,.09 45,.00 326 .00 45 .00 126 .51 108 .56 312 .50 11,260 .53 245 .00 1,184 .18 314 .34 30 .00 43 .02 175 .00 472 .50 405 .00 326 .00 337 .50 23,646 .40 43,968 .86 12,313 .98 26,600 .62 82,883 .46 9,711 .76 42.755 .93 NAME ROSANO,JANICE M ASSESSORS -TOTAL LAGROTTERIA.JAKES W PATROLIA,MICHAEL C ROSANO,ROSS ASSESSORS TOTAL -BUCKLEY,JOSEPH 0. LINCOLN,SALLY A. LITCHFIELD,LINDA N .PSaTULISt DEBORAH B RIPLEY,ELIZABETH 8 TSEA&URER-CCLLECTOR ANDERSON.NANCY M. -OiaSSEN,ALBA N DOUGLAS,MARION L HIG6INS,JEAN F. NCGUIRE,JACQUELYN R STEVERMAN,MADELEINE,E. -IQWN CLERK NICCICHE,ANN MARIE PLANNING BOARD LITCHFIELD,PAULINE J TOWN HALL ABBADESSA,RICHARD G -AINSLIE JR,LAWRENCE D BEALc,SUZANNE L COGILL,DAVID C. CONT£,JOHN C. OASILVA,THOMAS 0. GEOOES,SASHA A. GRASSIE JR,FREDERICK H HUNT,GARRET A. JACKSON,ROtERT W. -JCNES,CLIFTON B. KNOWLES,PAULA A H LAUGELLE,PAUL J -LENNON,GREGORY J. NARCELLA,ELIZABETH A. NATCS,LISA M. -MCCARTHY,DONNA MCLEAN,JAMES P. MORGANELLI,JACGUELYNN J -MOOMAN,BRIAN W. PETERS.SHELLE L. POMARICO,DAVID J. -4UI6LeV*WILLIAM P RATTENBURY,YVETTE R SMALL,JOHN H. -X4CSANTIN0,CHRISTY J. TREANDR,JcFFREY YOCUH,RICHARD pOtlCE DEPARTMENT -TOTAL IS Jft,ALBERT L. COYLE,LINDSAY S DELLAPI,JOSEPH P. -OOUGtASf.PAISICJA A GEOOES,SASHA A. KNOWLES,PAULA A M -MCQUAY,.MARIANNE SUSAN WEEKS,CAVIO JOHN WIGMORE,THOMAS GROSS WAGES 26,869.73 79,337.42 1,299.96 1,200.00 1,200.00 3,699.96 30,196.93 26,903.53 31,448.76 5,091.75 5,469.03 99,110.00 533.50 698.50 38,127.83 646.25 23,678.02 654.50 64,338.60 12,400.80 12,400.80 19,712.79 19,712.79 8*982.76 44,172.95 42.60 55,716.67 56,266.46 39,416.19 30.S7 49,330.14 3,967.80 51,893.35 50,561.41 29.82 40,700.86 47,055.01 60.00 44,677.95 26.80 3,840.00 53.60 56,930.69 48,591.08 55,334.87 42,678.23 16,799.60 45,223.66 3,791.57 46,065.41 44,216.17 856,456.22 10,014.26 8,372.74 530.45 24,935.35 15,786.71 99.40 991.73 27,393.15 23,588.74 ^mXCE -DISPATCHERS-TOTAL 111,712.53 ^-AILQBEAU,PAUL T SOSWELL III,JOHN CORBO,EDWARD M 45,123.95 38,494.47 41,121.82 157 NAME CUJU.CY.JAH£S F. OOCKRAYt JOHN J. FINEGAN.THOHAS P -FIX»I,JAMES E. GURRY.JAMES L HENDERSON,JANE c. HERNAN,THOMAS G LINCOLN,ROGER W. LITCHFIELD.WILLIAM T MAHONEY JR.FRANCIS X MARR,MATTHEW S MCGAFFIGAN.PAUL F. PROTULIS,RC3EiiT F PROTULIS.WILLIAM J ROSANG.RANDALL W :tUNEV»JAMES P. SILVIA,ROBERT 0. STRUZIK,EDkARO J. TRASK,MARK H WENZLOW,ERIC W. FIRE DEPARTMENT -TOTAL ANDREWS JR.ALBERT L. 3R00KE,WILLIAM E DONOVAN.MICHA3L A HAASE,CONALO P LINOSEY.ROBERT P NACIiEILL,JOHN M MACNEILL.JORDAN C MAYNARO.HERMON J lULVNAJU),STEVEN L NCARTHUR,WILLIAM H NCGUIRE,KATHLEEN M. MC&AT,THOMAS A NIGLIACCIO.JOSEPH A PRATT.BRUCE W PRATT,PHILIP A SILVIA,HARRY M GROSS WAGES 45,793.24 40.504.65 42,454.62 43,440.20 47.631.58 12.874.31 38.406.62 53,661.92 39,437.16 40,953.85 41,228.37 39,975.35 47,010.88 44,319.05 38,644.17 49,252.68 46,682.91 38,685.92 50,232.53 40,437.53 966,369.78 1,318.38 2,916.09 228.24 228.24 76.08 2,840.01 1,065.14 3.499.74 2,434.60 2,206.36 2,738.93 2,282.44 2,231.36 1,902.04 3,956.23 76.08 CALL-FIRE DEPARTMENT-TOTAL LAUGELLE,PETER 6 NAJtSH,HERBERT L PEREIRA,ANTHONY J PIEPENBRINK,ROBERT TREE AND PARK DEPARTMENT 29,999.96 46,389.25 27,007.37 31,746.66 28,109.69 TOTAL 133,252.97 NAME HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT .tojal BIGHAM,CARL R CONTI,JAY F. -£URLEY,JAMES F. EKBOM JR.,LEO A. FI6UEIRE00,JANET L. -UUIGELLE,PETER G LINCOLN,DAVID LIVINGSTON,BOYD J -JUUUUN,ROBERT PEREIRA,ANTHONY J PIEPENBRINK,ROBERT -RQLAUO,RICHARD N SIMEQNE,LOLIS N. SNOW,MARY L. -TiiOMPSON,JOHN F WILLIAMS,DEAN -TJtANSFER STATION -TOTAL MICCICHE,ANN MARIE SEWER DEPARTMENT -TOTAL ,KATHLEEN M WALSH.PATRICIA A CONSERVATION COMMITTEE .-uOOZIK,JOSEPH R HIGGINS.JEAN F. HUBBELL,JOANN —OTERI-PUFFEfi,CAROL TILOEN,JACQUELINE M YOURELL,ANNE BOARD OF HEALTH -TOTAL -BRYANTON,KATHLEEN R. GLcNZEL,KATHERINE A. GUILD,LINDSAY J. 'RYAN,PATRICIA J. ELDER AFFAIRS BOARD -TOTAL RIPLEY,NO=L VETERANS TOTAL y GROSS WAGES 222,048.24 300.44 186.00 191.69 11,521.18 123.40 401.68 176.76 1,086.58 289.49 674.72 289.49 27,617.09 528.00 73.28 3,352.25 10,663.55 57,475.60 3,579.14 3,579.14 5,547.81 15,008.04 TOTAL 20,555.85 47,440.66 15.88 15,713.69 97.05 67.29 940.94 64,275.51 38,146.11 10,466.80 1,758.55 7,593.97 57,965.43 1,600.00 1,600.00 BACCS,ROBERT DICKSON,CLIFFORD J MARKS JR,DAVID R TAAANTINO,CHRISTY J. WIGMORE,THCMAS WINTERS,JOHN H HARBOR DEPARTMENT -TOTAL ROBERT N MURRAY,SANCRA J BUILDING DEPARTMENT -TOTAL M2GLIACCIC,PAUL L WEIGHTS AND MEASURERS -TOTAL WIGMORE,STEPHEN F. WIRE DEPARTMENT ^TOTAL BIGHAM,CARL R ^UTMAM,XEMNETH BARRY CURLEY,JAMES F. LAUGELLE.PETER G LINCOLN,DAVID LINCOLN,SAMUEL F. LITCHFIELD,HAROLD W -LIVINGSTON,BOYD J NUNCEY,RICHARD NOONAN,ROBERT P-EREIRA,ANTHONY J PIEPENBRINK,ROBERT POLAND,RICHARD M SESTITD,ANTHONY SESTITO,CARL A SESTITO,WILLIAM Snau,NARY L. 7,020.00 900.00 400.00 955.50 832.00 28,773.20 38,880.70 43,777.46 13,774.12 57,551.58 750.00 750.00 44,677.55 44,677.55 1,566.58 1,832.92 1,406.61 6,448.03 6,732.92 616.00 45,406.92 34,897.11 210.00 26,313.70 2,329.88 1,762.96 545.83 42,324.27 34,413.69 696.50 14,544.32 HAYES,RICHARD E. -«MXGHT,NANCY E. LAMBERT,PATRICIA A. MACCONALD,SARAH J. _Ji»«AY8E,ME££DITH 0- 0*NEIL,CAITLIN N. PCTTISON.ROBERT A. -fXJBE,.SUSAN N. REYNOLDS.STEPHEN M. ST.JOHN.STEPHANIE ..-IfRRY,SUZANNE S. UATROUS,SUSAN M. -LIBRARY -TOTAL ADAMS,CHRISTOPHER S BELSON,MATT BUTMAN,GEORGZNE CAPOZZOLI,DANIELLE E -CARROLL JR.JANES E CONTE,HEATHER C. OALEY,CAVIC L. -AALEY,TIMOTHY M. OEVENEY,GRACE M ENORIS,CHARLES A. ^.-EOUI,MARTHA A. EQUI,MEREDITH A. HURLEY.JESSICA ,LAUGELLE,NEKA.-NARIE t LEMBO,NICOLE A LUBITZ,STEPHANIE 6. ;:i4l*C00NALD,JESSICA NAITLANC.TAMMY A. MARSH.CHRISTINE V. MCCARTHY.MATTHEW -4ICGR0«V,4aHH P NERCURIO,ANDREA F. NXESSINK,KAREN 0. 51,914.65 24,173.08 25,170.94 612.00 2,391.70 804.50 10,520.73 31,025.75 2,843.38 2.307.39 32,492.81 34,589.64 218*8«6.5T 1,348.75 668.77 82.50 1,365.00 628.00 581.26 1,762.50 150.00 2,516.25 1,468.50 1,752.00 1,250.01 179.00 790.63 1,377.00 1,293.79 192.50 51.56 1,092.00 798.00 798.00 690.63 343.75 158 NAME GROSS WAGES NAME GROSS WAGES --PEASE,ABIGAIL R.153.13 CUSTODIAN -TOTAL 313,661.08 ROSANO,GINA L.759.38 ROSANO,LAURA M.784.38 -BIGHAM,CAXL R 8,178.07 .AOSAMC,MARY LOU 65.63 CLAY.VIRGINIA E.12,226.34 SANT0R3,NICHOLE L.43.75 OOW.DAMA 6,963.07 WORLEY,JOHN M.41.382.58 -FIGUEIREOO,JANET L.19,745.39 WRYE,KRISTIN 0.3.600.00 FIGUcIREDO,THERtSE A 624.34 LENAHAN.PATRICIA 1,070.99 RECREATION CEPARTMENT -xqTAL 67.969.21 -MORGAN,HUGH J 16,106.95 PALM,30NNIE K.12,765.15 NCAULIFFE,WILLIAM 24.810.89 POWERS,FRANCES 14,896.19 -*OWERS,MICHAEL F 104.98 --WATER DEPARTMENT _XOTAL 24,810.89 BUS DRIVER 92,681.47 AINSLIE JR.LAWR=NCE 300.00 -4ATES,KENNETH H.112.50 SCHOOL -TOTAL.406.342.55 8LAKELY,KEVIN P.831.25 BUS mavERs BRUNO,ROCCC 325.00 ALPERT,ELIZABETH L.20.151.52 -UWA-GRANOE-,ROBERT C.300.00 ANDERSON,LINDA J.9.270.00COGILL,OAVID C.12.793.75 AYER,ALISON 14,268.27CONTE,JOHN C.8.175.75 BARRETT,BEVERLY S.5,159.20-CORCORAN JR,RICHARD 137.50 BERENS,CAROL 46.76COYLE,ALFRED W CUNNINGHAM,CHRISTOPHER B -0£FIJ.1PP0,JOHN J FOPIANO,SHIRLEY D GILMARTIN,JAMES A. -JWASSIc JR.FREDERICK H 1.287.50 lOO.OO 387.50 1,531.25 737.50 1.862.00 BERGGREN,KIMBERLV A BIERWERT.JANICE BUCKLEY.LIZANNE M -BUTMAN,GEORGINE BUTMAN,MARIBETH CANZATER,BEATRICE 7,120.56 27,812.44 10,615.24 3*869.68 4*359.64 6*149.15HANACKER,NARK T.312.50 CARNEY,GRETCHEN 12,638.00HARRISON,JEFF 637.50 CARTER.MARJORIE -14,322.01-HXGCINS,SUZANNE K.100.00 CHIN.REBECCA D 11,377.05JACKSON,ROBERT U.516.00 CICIOTTE.CAROL 22,392.89JOHNSON,RICHARD M.1.718.75 CLARK.KEITH E 13,209.32JONES.CLIFTON e-10,390.50 C03URN,KENORA D L 15,783.27LENNON.GREGORY J.1,675.00 -C0LWZ1.L,ILENE 24,698.00LOURANCE,RAWSON 1,643.75 COLWILL,LONI T.1,035.00-NAMONEY,BRIAN P 100.00 CONWAY,SANCRA M.4,317.17 MANNING,THOMAS 137.50 —DONOVAN,NANCY E.25,564.46NCKENNA,RICHARD J.400.00 FERGUSON,SHERYL 7,355.81 ^-MCLEAN,JAMES P.8,181.25 FIGUEIREOO,JUDITH A 6,030.64 MORRIS,JOHN J 125.00 -SEODES*SASHA A.2,895.62 0*HARA,MICHAEL J.3,168.75 GREENWOOD,DEBORAH C 35,763.41-OLMER.WILLIAM R.900.00 GREGG.TAYLOR 28.00 PETERS,SHELLE L.3,318.75 -HAXX.DEBORAH M 7,660.56PHILLIPS.KRIS 350.00 HANSELL.CHRISTINE M 12,540.12JU»MAftlCC,.OA¥iD J..10,670»75 HANSON.JEANNE B 17,520.00aUIGLEY,WILLIAM P 1,762.50 -UAaSlS,JOY 8*676.33 RAPPOLO,ROBERT 562.50 HERNAN,MARGARET 1,345.24 -Stl£A,GREGORY N.800.00 HERNBESiG,KATHLEEN 14,268.27SMALL,JOHN H.6,068.75 -HESZOG,JAYNE 26.72 TALBOT,KEVIN 200.00 HUGHES,CHARLES P 11,475.00 TARANTINO,CHRISTY J.7,712.50 HUGHES,CORINNE S 18,265.60 .TAYU3R JR,JAMES 950.00 —KAGAN,LISA J 6,811.44 TREANOR.JEFFREY 8,306.25 KILPATRICK.SHARON M.10,903.83 TWIGG,THOMAS L 662.50 KNUREK,ROBERT G 32,712.24 -YOCUM,RICHARD 1,147.75 LENAHAN,PATRICIA 979.24 LONGO,ELIZABETH 5,079.60 OFF DUTY POLICE DEPT.-TOTAL 101,400.25 LOROAN,CATHY 6,011.36 _-UCOON,PATRICIA 8,804.40 aiLODEAU,PAUL T 96.12 MACDONALO,CATHERINE 13,333.68 CURLEY,JAMES F.359.40 MACDONALO.ELIZABETH L.5,823.83 -DOCKRAY«JOHN J.190.59 -MACOONALD,JESSICA 560.00 FINEGAN,THOMAS P 484.70 MARCUS.BARBARA 24,173.70 HERNAN,THOKAS G 99.97 NAVNARD.KIMSERLY R.1,952.96 LITCHFIELD.WILLIAM T 92.84 -MCCARTHY.AlZCE L.6*218.55 MAHONEY JR,FRANCIS X 383.36 MCNAMARA,PAMELA J.1*901.07 MCGAFFIGAN,PAUL F.97.49 MEADE,J3NI 23,015.44 -RUMEY.JAMES P.176.09 -MULLIGAN*OEANNA L 25*448.00 STRUZIK,EDhARD J.186.78 MURPHY,KAREN 22*644.57 TRASK,MARK H 111.26 PARIS,DANA L.397.50 ..-P4)T0LXCCHIO,BRADLEY J.1,171.89 OFF DUTY FIRE DEPT-TOTAL 2,278.60 PYFROM,JOAN 8,628.81 -TOWN -GENERAL GOVERNMENT 3,.588,516.52 RIPLEY,CARRIE L 6,811.44 GRAND TOTAL RIZZOTTI,SUSAN 40.08 ftOBINSON.ELIZABETH P 322.00 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT RONANE.MARILYN 1,432.00 ROSANO,MARY LOU 22.75 OANieLSON.JOHN 24,719.29 -ROSSI*MARGARET W 7,874.88 ESPOSITC JR,JOSEPH 18.735.39 SADLER,SUSAN M 14,268.27 -4iOU.ANO,THEODORE 25.613.88 SAMYA,COREEN L 28.00 JACOBUCCI.JOHN J 42.407.54 -SMITH*PEARL F 8,007.63 JONES,THOMAS W.31,136.77 SNOW.ERIC C 949.50 -VINCOLN.DAVID 33,942.62 STAUNTON*MARY E 14,268.27 LINCOLN,SAMUEL F.10.772.50 SULLIVAN,MAUREEN P 24*016.20 MCARTHUR.WILLIAM H 28,843.68 WAGNER,MARILYN B 9*345.50 SARGENT.KENNETH S.33,914.94 WALKER,MELISSA A.31,596.00 SOULE.KEVIN W 35*706.55 WALSH,ANGELA K 5,714.28 THURSTON.RICHARD 27,867.92 WALSH,BRENCAN P 280.00 159 NAME GROSS WAGES NAME GROSS WAGES UATTSt KitRLA 13.T6 -TEA6ER,KATHILTNN 1,«29.28 CLERICAL -TOTAL 731.202.90 BARBUTO,ANNA 51.00 BUTMAN,GEORGINE 2«.0O -CALABRIA,MARIA 7.13A.76 D'ELIA,JOANNE 5.667.95 OONATO*HARIA I 10,995.43 11.505.31 JACOSUCCI,EILEEN 5.485.50 MARASCIO,JOSEPHINE 6.064.17 -MARCELLA,GIUSEPPINA 6.598.02 PIERCE.HARK E 188.64 RHODES.KATHLEEN M 6.394.87 -YOUNG.SANDRA N 319.50 LUNCHROOM -TOTAL 60.429.15 SCHOOL -CLERICAL -GRAND TOTAL 791.632.05 ANGELO.JOSEPH U.12,515.95 BAoAIAN.NARY A 56.159.43 -aARSY,MELISSA H 13.808.43 BEATSON.ELIZABETH 52.266.04 B0UC1UR0.JOSEPH K 48.563.78 48.135.27 BURBANK.VIRGINIA A 41.447.55 CALLAHAN.PAUL P.24.250.48 ~CANTELNO.HARILEE A.31.750.03 CMATTERTON,CLARK 59.375.70 CISNEROS.KENNETH R.52,257.46 -COLLINS JR.CURTIS 73,799.83 CRONIN,PRANCES 49.281.03 OELORENZO.JOHN M 63.795.01 -OEVIN.MAURA N 42.828.02 DUFFY.MAUREEN M 32.039.05 ENNONS.RONALD L 56.823.65 -.fEOERXCO,JOSEPH F 48.082.53 FITZGERALD.JARED E 51.654.55 FORO.PATRICIA A.17,487.43 -FORa«RONALD J 34,376.15 FORTIN.GEORGE A 50,885.94 FRANEY,JANES E.52,706.54 64,720.55 HART.STEPHEN 91,646.51 HARTLAGE.DONNA N 57,692.31—H06AN,PAUL F 50,210.94 •JONES.OANIEL C.11,297.43 ^JONES.YVONNE 33,986.49 50,750.12 KITE.WILLIAM C 17,936.82 KLAPHOLZ.DAVID Z 23,077.85 i-tALUNZERE.MAUREEN 36,096.29 49,211.03 i LAMBROS.LAURENCE 19,90 J.87 i-LEASY,EOUARO J 54,801.82 LEE.MARGARET 47,082.44 NAGNUSSEN.EAVIO R 54,294.86 43,828.16 1 NCFAOD.SUSAN H 39,099.56 MIC6RAIL.PATRICIA 34,292.24 iUmilOHEIW.COflXNNA A 16,717.75 NARKIEWICZ.PAUL H 59,734.55 NEUNDORF.F J 48,082.53 ^JIENJIIRK,SCOTT P 48,170.44 f OMEXL III.THOMAS J 53,528.94 •t.PACKARD.JOHN R 52.227.54 IMPORTER.ANN LESLIE 52,002.92 READE.DONALD A 40.072.44 RISI.GUIOO J 38.835.00 ROHPFPa FTI FFN 21.791.^9 52.490.04|~SCHLEIFF.MARIE 1 SILVA.LYNN B.27,391.29 ^^^-UPPEL.THOMAS 32,547.57 THOMPSON,RAYMOND C 46,445.40 WALSH.DENNIS J 57,366.87 WATSON.MARILYN 50,268.69 ^WITNEY,LINOA R 30,749.94 UONOOLOWSKI.DOROTHY 52,453.79 MOOD,JC-ELLEN S 48,306.53 PROFESSIONAL "TOT*!'2,623,399.26 AERSQUIST.ROBERT M.16,663.86 BERNAN.ANN 19,166.53 BERRY.MAUREEN M.8,478.24 BIAGINI,STEVEN 45,633.54 aOURASSA,ROGER W.9,460.71 3R0KcR,CAROL A 20,394.39 CASSIANI,JCAN M.43,828.16 CHRISTENSEN,BECKY J 19,514.50 CISNEROS,ELIZABETH A.48,842.38 -OEAXIN,FRANK A 50,942.44 DICKINSON,CAYLF 35,491.52 FENNESSEY,RUTH C 52,232.73 HENRY,CEBCRAH A 32,238.05 HORIGAN,SUSAN M.36.866.29 JORDAN,KATHLEEN A.9.460.71 -LEONARD JR,EDWARD J 50,565.03 LEONARD,ELIZABETH 18,207.07 LEVINE.RAYMONO 50,364.94 -MAriNNTS.JCHH V 43,828.16 NAGNUSSEN,NANCY 38,624.07 NAGOUN,JOANN 52,112.04 -JICOOMALO,DOROTHY L 50,210.94 MURPHY.NARJORIE 47,082.44 SHULTZ,R LAWRENCE 54,166.43 SWEENEY,TORIN 40,250.38 UHZTLEY,KATHERINE 37,362.27 WILSON,JUDITH N 14,583.87 OEER HILL SCHOOL -TOTAL 946,771.69 -ALCOTT,MAUREEN P 48,660.03 ATKINSON,MARIAN 43,174.16 BARBIERI,DIANE N 42,243.54 -BAUSM,SUSAN 50,210.94 COLLINS,ROSALIE L 15,158.07 COOK,LAUREN M.9,460.71 50,210.94 DAVIS,MARIE C 9,000.00 FITZGERALD,FRANCIS P 25,370.55 -FJtEE,JEAN 42,828.02 GOMEZ,JILL E.30,773.43 HURLEY.JOANNE R.10,669.50 HURLEY,NARY C 45«A33^4 HTSLZP,LORI A.9,424.97 MACPHEE,KATHLEEN 27,222.62 -MALOMEY,FAITH B 40,072.44 MCMASTER,DEBORAH 46,114.79 MOODY,SHARON 47,082.44 OGOEN,ELIZABETH A 18,452.79 .OWENS,ELIZA3ETH R 34,495.44 PREVETT,RENcE 27,242.62 PRICE,MARIE 43,828.16 -WELLS,BARBARA 42,828.02 WEYDT,PICHAEL 43.992.02 WRYE,KRISTIN 0.29.744.32 'OSGOOD SCHOOL -TOTAL 833.894.06 52.409.45 COSTER,KEVEN 40.315.35 ELY,FLORENCE 48.049.94 GALLAGHER,PAULINE 41,447.55 GILL,LINOA 30,418.58 NCCASE,BARBARA 9,305.27 -MCCARTHY,LAUREN M 31,699.05 RITTS,JUDITH A 36,288.79 R06G,CHRISTINE F.29,226.82 -SCEERY,OR ROBERT T 14,261.80 YESS,OENISE 48,298.46 -SPECIAL NEEDS -TOTAL 381,712.06 ADAMS,HAROLD 180.00 -JIESHAR.CONSTANCE N.180.00 ANTHONY,SUSAN L.1,062.17 BARRY,MELISSA M 45.00 -aERNAH,ROSALIND F.135.00 BRENNOCK,MARY 315.00 BUCKLEY,BARBARA 270.00 _-aUGLEY,CHERYL 225.00 CALDWELL,?RIC 1,755.00 CAPUTO,ELLEN P.405.00 585.00 COFFEY,KATHERINE 315.00 OELORENZO,JESSICA 630.00 OFV£J<£Y,SARA M.540.00 DEVIN,KATHLEEN 90.00 OEWAAL,JULIE 495.00 -OOEHLING,KAREN K.180.00 OONZE,MICHELLE A.450.00 DRWILA,SHERI N.135.00 160 NAME GROSS WAGES NAME GROSS WAGES it KEARIN A ELLINGER*PATRICIA ENO*STEPHANIE .^UBEIRA,THOMAS FOROt RONALD J GARCELLt LINOA E .JUS0IN£8t 3CRIS N. GENTILE-SAVAGE,ELLEN J. GILDEA-,MAUREEN -6RAYKEN,MARY E. HANSON,JEANNE B HOWE,STEPH*NIc P. HYSLIP,LORI A. JEM5EN,JOAN JORDAN,RE3ECCA L LANDRY,CHRISTINE B. LAZCANO,ELIZABETH E. LEAHY,KEVIN M. LEPORE,JOSEPH P. LIMY,ELIZAÐ C. LORING,ROBERT C. MACNEILL,HEATHER S. NAN6ANAR0,MICHELLE L. HAYNARO,KIMEERLY R. MCCA3E,FRANCIS X MCCARTHY,DESORAH T MCCARTHY-EGaN,ANN M MCOONALO,LAURAJEAN MCNANARA,PAMELA J. MINNAR.ELIZABETH MOORc,MARGARET C. -MORRIS,MARY E MORROW,PATRICIA A HUNCEY,ELIZABETH C. -MURPHY,PATRICIA WHITE MYERS,KERRI L NEOROW,RUTH .OCOMMEU.,SCSEHA8Y E PIMENTEL,LISA J. aUEMEBE,JULIENNE R. RING,JANE RIPLEY,CARRIE L R08ISHAU,JCANNE L. .BDMRER,IILEEN :ROSS,JCANNA SANFORO,ELEANOR R. 495.00 1,395.00 13S.00 45.00 1,485.00 405.00 135.00 45.00 45.00 45.00 30.00 406.00 810.00 90.00 315.00 45.00 45.00 45.00 45.00 270.00 540.00 90.00 3«0.00 840.31 405.00 90.00 135.00 135.00 45.00 495.00 45.00 45.00 90.00 450.00 405.00 225.00 2,970.00 1,350.00 180.00 225.00 180.00 90.00 90.00 225.00 360.00 495.00 -SCHULTZ,REGINA SHcRIOAN,MARY ELIZABETH SHORES,OANIEL L. -SUULTZ*3RIAN K SINEONE,JUNE STANSELL,MOIRA -SVU.IVAN,KATHLEEN M. WALSH,ANGELA K WHEALLLER,ANN M. -.WUORISKEY,CHRISTINE ZERENDOW,ALEXIA M. -SUBSTITUTES -TOTAL BOSTWICK,DEBORAH A -aRAUNING,KYLE A. BUCKLEY,PETER J BUICK,DAVID -CLARK,KEITH E CLARK,MAUREEN O'OAY COHEN,MICHAEL I. cKBERG,KENNETH C HAi.L.LOWELL MARK HUGHES,JOHN E KRISTIANSEN,KAREN B. -LEVANCIE,JCHN A. KARTELL,JEFFREY HEEHAN,SARA G N€NZS,ELIZAS^ETM PATTZSON,BRIAN J. PROTULISt KARA H QUZMM««CRRI-ANN RIDGE,KATHLEEN SARGENT,RUTHANN SILVIA,ROBERT C. STANSELL JR,ROBERT SUTHERLAND,ERIN fc. TEOESCHI,LUKE G. THOMPSON,EILEEN M. -SHORTS OFFICIALS -TOTAL SCHOOL -TEACHERS -(StAMD TOTAL GRAND TOTAL 270.00 4,185.00 90.00 45.00 1,740.00 450.00 270.00 855.00 45.00 900.00 90.00 33,822.48 3,221.01 676.33 2,099.33 1.867.00 3,221.01 3,221.01 1,341.99 3,112.00 2,203.33 950.66 300.00 223.67 1,932.00 1,815.00 561.67 2,799.68 2,261.34 1,995.99 1,932.00 2,074.66 3,012.00 1,799.67 984.00 1,815.00 1,789.32 47,209.67 4,866,809.22 9,653,300.34 161 COLLECTOR July 1,1995 through June 30,1996 TOTAL COMMITMENT OF WARRANTS FROM THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS 1 994 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitments $2 1 1 .04 1 995 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitments 1 02,690.05 1996 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitments 636,965.90 1996 Boat Excise Commitment 17,052.00 1996 Personal Property Commitment 148,402.73 1996 Real Estate Commitment/including Liens 1 1 ,996,977.23 Total Commitment of Warrants from the Fire Department 1 2 1 ,5 1 3 .45 Total Commitment of Warrants from the Harbor Master 3 1 ,900.00 Total Commitment of Warrants from the Water Department 1 ,1 92,939.9 1 Total Commitment of Warrants from the Sewer Department 84,847.79 TOTAL ABATEMENT CERTIFICATES FROM THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS Levy of 1994 Motor Vehicle 309.68 Levy of 1995 Boat Excise 687.41 Motor Vehicle 6,222.52 Real Estate 4,566.64 Levy of 1996 Boat Excise 794.93 Motor Vehicle 9,079.01 Personal Property 1,347.05 Real Estate 109,636.47 DEPARTMENTAL ABATEMENTS Ambulance -all years 9,044.91 Mooring -all years 1,795.00 Total Abatements Granted During Fiscal 1995 $143,483.62 TOTAL ABATEMENTS FROM THE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENTS Water $10,303.18 Sewer 2,024.85 UNPAID TAXES AND CHARGES —June 30 1996 1993 Motor Vehicle Excise 9,774.76 1994 Motor Vehicle Excise 8,412.31 1995 Motor Vehicle Excise 14,872.95 1996 Motor Vehicle Excise 73,816.82 1992 Boat Excise 471.00 1993 Boat Excise 191.00 1994 Boat Excise 311.00 1995 Boat Excise 590.00 1996 Boat Excise 2,979.32 162 1990 Personal Property 1,626.24 1991 Personal Property 975.15 1 992 Personal Property 1 ,244.43 1 993 Personal Property 1 ,706.49 1994 Personal Property 1 ,841 .09 1995 Personal Property 2,187.34 1996 Personal Property 4,284.88 1996 Real Estate (including liens &penalties)302,007.24 427,292.02 DEPARTMENTAL: Ambulance Services (all years)70,642.25 Mooring Fees (all years)0.00 70,642.25 WATER DEPARTMENT: Water Meters (all years)123,406.01 SEWER DEPARTMENT: Sewer Use Charges (all years)$16,721.90 Respectfully submitted, Joseph D.Buckley Treasurer-Collector 163 TOWN TREASURER July 1,1995 through June 30,1996 BALANCE IN TREASURY JULY 1,1995 $4,288,553.30 Received from Collector of Taxes 13,997,772.37 Received from Town Collector 146,583.68 Received from Other Sources 16,299,071.82 Total Receipts for Fiscal 1996 30,443,427.87 Paid Selectmen's Warrants No.???-29,314,690.72 BALANCE IN TREASURY JUNE 30,1995 5,417,290.45 DEPOSITORIES Name of Bank Balance June 30.1996 Bank of Boston 1,483,040.08 BayBank 38,645.35 Boston Safe Deposit,M.Mkt 308,044.17 Boston Safe Deposit,Collateralized 29,078.50 Boston Safe Deposit,Highway 0.00 Citizens Bank 327,819.27 Eastern Bank 104,161.30 Fleet Bank 152,495.81 Reet Shawmut Bank 606,987.85 First Trade Union 267,1 14.65 Rockland Trust Company,Treasurer 302,5 1 1 .39 Rockland Trust Company,Board of Health .7,98 1 .41 Rockland Trust Company,Parking 12,934.22 State Street Bank and Trust 26,326.45 CD's Invested 1,750,000.00 Cash in Drawer 150.00 TOTAL DEPOSITORIES $5,417,290.45 Respectfully submitted, Joseph D.Buckley Treasurer-Collector 164 LAND USE CONTROL BUILDING DEPARTMENT In the past year,there has been a substantial increase in new construction.Permits were issued for fifteen new homes and there are approved lots for another twenty homes to be constructed in the near future. Shaw's at Gushing Plaza is scheduled for completion by early summer and plans are being reviewed for a 62-unit assisted living facility on Route 3A. The new town D.P.W.garage is nearing completion and the new elementary school is scheduled to start this summer and open in the fall of 1998. I would like to thank all of the departments,boards and commissions for their con- tinued assistance and co-operation. Issued Amount Estimated Cost of Construction for permits Building Permit Fees Certificates of Inspection Zoning By Laws &Zoning Maps Copies Occupancy Permits Topographical Maps Plumbing Permits Gas Permits Plumbing &Gas Inspector paid for inspections 308 $10,439,916. 71,054. 10 470. 423. 34. 7 175. 35. 143 7,810. 112 2,909. 3,393. Respectfully submitted, Robert M.Egan Building Inspector/Zoning Officer CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Commission membership changed again in 1996.Associate Member James Dedes became a fiill member when Roseanne McMorris was elected to the Board of Selectmen and we welcomed new associate member Michael Dick.With regret,we said goodbye to our longtime secretary,Patricia Walsh,who retired June 30,1996.She was replaced by Kathleen Densmore,who has done a fine job of filling the position. 165 Throughout 1996 the Commission has continued to contract with Paul Shea of Independent Environmental Consultants for a variety of consulting and inspection work. He has provided us with a superior level of service in the day to day operations of the Commission,including field work and supervising ongoing projects. Without question,the major projects undertaken by the Commission during 1996 were topped by the successful completion of the Cohasset Open Space Plan and the sub- sequent purchase of Turkey Hill,jointly by the Towns of Cohasset and Hingham.The Open Space Committee,chaired by Commissioner Susan Cope,performed an extraordi- nary service and deserves a major thank you.Other projects the Commission faced were the new Elementary School,the Cedar Street landfill closing,sewer and water issues,Title V projects,Jerusalem Road Estates,Ledgewood Estates,Kendall Village —all building developments —and continuing work on the activities and applications of Cohasset Heights Landfill. In August,the Rivers Protection Act was passed in the state legislature.The regu- lations are being written and when they become available,many projects in Cohasset will be impacted.The Commission anticipates providing public education sessions to acquaint everyone with this very important "Rivers Bill.^' Respectfully submitted, Veneta P.Roebuck,Chairman Jeffrey C.Waal,Vice-Chairman James G.Dedes Edward S.Graham,Jr. John K.Bryant Michael H.Dick (Associate) Thomas J.Callahan Roseanne Marmo McMorris (resigned 4/8/96) Susan G.Cope DESIGN REVIEW BOARD At the request of the Zoning Board of Appeals,we reviewed the signage for the Shaw's Supermarket project on route 3A. At the request of the Planning Board,we reviewed the Sunoco Station renovations project on route 3A. At the request of the Town Garage Committee,we reviewed the public works garage project on Cedar Street. At the request of the Chamber of Commerce,we took part in the public workshop to develop a master plan for the Cohasset Village area. At the request of the School Facilities Committee,we reviewed the architect's design drawings for the proposed elementary school. 166 At the request of the Board of Selectmen,we reviewed the proposed additions to the American Legion Building. We also informed the Board of Selectmen that we support the idea of locating Cohasset's proposed railroad station adjacent to downtown,not on Route 3A,and we asked to be involved in the review of the M.B.T.A.'s design. Respectfully submitted, Gordon S.Hislop,Chairman Eileen M.Corbett Maxwell R.Pounder Kathleen R.Fox Robert C.Hunter Josiah Stevenson Robert A.Stansell Robert M.Egan,Building Inspector (ex-officio ) BOARD OF HEALTH Member Robert V.Davenport chose not to stand for re-election and Kevin M. Ulmer,Ph.D.,was elected to fill a three year term.At the reorganization of the Board, Thomas C,Cook,RE.,was re-elected Chairman,Kevin M.Ulmer,Ph.D.,was elected Clerk,and Alix P.White continued as the third member.Joseph R.Godzik,V.M.D.,con- tinued as Health Agent,and Jo Ann Hubbell was hired as Administrative Secretary in March. Title V and subsurface sewage disposal and treatment continued to occupy much of the Board's time.The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)ini- tiated a new program whereby DEP staff members would do site visits with the design engineer/sanitarian and the Health Agent for sites where conventional septic systems could not be sited.These visits provided input from both regulators and the system designer which produced better solutions for sewage treatment and eased the permitting process.In September the Board received a grant from the DEP and an appropriation was received from the Town in order to develop an on-site wastewater management plan.SEA Consultants were hired to assist with preparation of a plan.Public workshops were held and will continue to be held until the plan is adopted so that citizen concerns and input may be considered.This management plan would supersede the current Title V require- ments for inspection at time of sale for systems in the program.Proper inspection and maintenance would provide greater protection for groundwater and would extend the life of newer septic systems indefinitely. In January the Board started hearings for the site assignment of the proposed expansion of Cohasset Heights,Ltd.Landfill (CHL).The hearings continued for over two months and produced over three thousand pages of testimony.In May the Board rendered its decision,denying the application for the site assignment on several grounds which included:sifing within 15,000 feet of an undefined Zone II of a public drinking water 167 supply;nuisances such as odor,dust and noise;traffic and other issues.The Board's deci- sion was appealed by CHL.A motion to dismiss three of the four counts of the appeal was in turn filed by the Board's attorneys.No date has yet been set for a court hearing or trial. The Board continues to monitor ground and surface water test results in the area of CHL. The capping and final closure of the Cedar Street Landfill was substantially com- pleted in November.C.Spirito,Inc.,was the contractor while Camp,Dresser and McKee (CDM)provided engineering consultation.Peter O'Connor,P.E.,was clerk of the works. The landfill was capped with a synthetic membrane of high density polyethylene.A final Environmental Monitoring Plan will be produced by CDM in 1997.This Plan will essen- tially govern the ground and surface water monitoring as well as gas production monitor- ing at the closed landfill.Some work related to wetlands reclamation will be completed in 1997.In the future,the Town DPW will provide maintenance and be responsible for all post-closure activities.The operation of the Recycling Transfer Facility was turned over to the DPW on April 1. The Tobacco Control Program dealing with youth access to tobacco products is in full swing.Compliance checks where underage youths attempt to purchase tobacco prod- ucts resulted in 100%compliance in one check and 87.5%compliance in the second check.This is a great improvement over sales to youth before the regulations were put in place at the end of 1995.Dawn Sibor and Susan Cronin of the Tobacco Control Program were appointed special health agents for tobacco control,giving them the ability to enforce the Town's regulations relating to tobacco control. Through its contract with the Social Service League the Board provides public health nursing services and vaccine distribution to local physicians.Residents receive influenza,pneumonia and diphtheria/tetanus vaccines at the nursing office in St.Stephen's Church Offices or at clinics held at various locations in Town. The Board received the following revenues during 1996: Private Landfill Tipping Fees:$80,624.76 Licenses and Permits:$18,422.50 Witnessing Percolation Testing:$9,870.00 Other:$4,591.00 Respectfully submitted, Thomas C.Cook,P.E.,Chairman Kevin M.Ulmer,Ph.D.,Clerk Alix R White 168 METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COUNCIL MAPC's list of activities and accomplishments for 1996 is a long and varied one. The agency is completing one of its most productive years with both staff and council members continuing to work hard to keep up with the opportunities and challenges as they are presented. Perhaps the single most notable achievement in 1996 was the successful restruc- turing of the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).The MPO which has been com- posed of six agencies (four state agencies plus the MBTA Advisory Board and MAPC)is responsible for allocating financial resources from the federal government to various transportation projects in the metropolitan region.MAPC has argued for years that the organization needed to be changed in order to have better representation by local com- munities.When a 1995 federal review of the organization found substantial deficiencies in the existing process,the agency played a major leadership role in working with the other five MPO members to design the new organization.In addition to the existing mem- bers,the new MPO will include the City of Boston,the Turnpike Authority and three cities and three towns.The new agreement also provides that at least $40,000,000 will be made available for local highway projects in the MAPC region.The conmiunity representatives to the MPO will have the decision-making power for how that money is to be spent. Elections to fill the six new conmiunity positions will take place in early 1997 at a MAPC Council meeting.Candidates must obtain the nomination of the CEOs from five communities to be on the ballot.With the exception of the Inner Core subregion,no sub- region may have more than one conmiunity on the MPO.Local communities now have a voice and a vote in this important transportation process. MAPC's GIS Lab has continued to grow and provide new services to its commu- nities.The staff conducted a series of eight workshops on GIS data automation.The focus of the workshops was on assessor map automation.In addition to working on defining pol- icy areas for MetroPlan 2000,the staff is also putting together a map of existing and potential bike paths throughout the MAPC region. The agency continues to produce the Planner's Exchange series.This year there were two reports:"Community Reuses of Failed Septic Systems"and "Development Guides." Among the several hundred meetings that the agency sponsors each year,there were several of particular note.MAPC brought in a noted national authority on Transit Oriented Development (TOD).As a result of that meeting,the agency has formed a TOD advisory committee that will be working to encourage more concentrated development throughout the region.Another of these special meetings was an informational session on the Governor's Executive Order 384 which provided for the sunsetting of state regulations after a review process to determine which regulations were determined to be outdated or obsolete. The agency continued its affiliation with the Challenge to Leadership program. This program sponsors a forum every fall for business,educational,religious,labor and government leaders to explore civic issues.The forum for this year was "Youth and Jobs in the 21st Century:Is Massachusetts Ready for the New Millennium?". 169 Another in the series of MAPC sponsored Community Dialogues was presented. The focus was also on job training.MIT,UMass,the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and Boston Edison were partners with the agency for this event. MAPC's efforts in the legislative arena continued to be productive.Many of the agency's legislative priorities were passed into law.The agency also continued to work with the Massachusetts Audubon Society to draft legislation which will serve to coordi- nate and streamline the participation of federal,state,regional and municipal agencies in a statewide land information system institution utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS).On the federal level MAPC began working with other organizations across the country on the process of reauthorizing the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA). Planning continues on the Inner Circumferential Project and the North and South Rail Link.MAPC is active in both of these projects.The agency also continues to expand its help to communities on a diversity of transportation projects such as the Enhancement Grant Program and Transportation Demand Management Grant Program. The eight subregions of the agency also continued working on their numerous pro- jects.Several documents were produced this year as part of the Subregional Special Project program.Among those reports of region wide interest are:"The MAPC Grant Source,""Revitalizing Inner Core Commercial Areas and Squares"and "Environmental Tourism Strategies for the North Shore."Copies of these reports are available at the agency. The communities that compose the South Shore Coalition (SSC)worked on a num- ber of issues and sponsored a number of public meetings this past year.The group brought together all the state agencies working on transportation projects on the South Shore so that they could give a briefing and answer any questions from local citizens on these pro- jects.As a result of that meeting,the group attempted to get the state to set up a Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC)for the Route 3 widening project.They are still in the process of trying to accomplish this effort and have asked one of the local South Shore legislators to submit legislation to support the proposal.The group had a representative from the state attend one of its public meetings to explain the impacts of the new rivers'bill and its implications for local government.Additionally,the group hosted a meeting on the new telecommunications act and its potential impacts on local government and they also hosted a meeting on the changing markets for recycled paper.The group toured a local assisted living development and heard a presentation on that type of facility.In addition to these events,the group responded to a number of transportation issues that were pre- sented to them by MAPC staff.They also received copies of the new grant resource book that they had requested MAPC staff to research,organize and produce. MAPC staff reviewed the town's open space plan. Respectfully submitted, Martha K.Gjesteby MAPC Representative 170 COHASSET COI wmi' POPULATION AGE GROUP FORECASTS HOUSING PERMITS ISSUED (1996.MAPC) AGE 1990 2000 2010 0-4 439 439 402 5-9 469 469 429 10-14 452 628 652 15-19 419 396 411 20-24 378 281 406 25-29 439 263 258 30-34 514 410 317 35-44 1.235 1.282 941 45-54 970 1.339 1.447 55-59 408 563 809 60-64 383 460 662 65-74 537 687 931 75+432 437 559 Total 7,075 7,654 8,224 EMPLOYMENT IN COMMUNITY (1996,MA Dept of Employment and Training) X.i M«K,i>^rr^<:>mmi 769 "131 1995 O1990 500 Total Employnnent Total Annual Payroll ($M) Average Annual Wage ($) Number of Establlahments *Mining and agricuHural omploymant not prBsanted 1000 1990 1995 2.024 1.980 40.152 50.415 24.285 25,475 255 266 (1996.U.S.Bureau of the Census) 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 EMPLOYMENT,HOUSEHOLD & HOUSEHOLD SIZE FORECASTS (1996.MAPC) 1990 2000 2010 Employment 2.024 2.100 2.600 Households 2.563 2.861 3.191 Average Household Size 2.72 2.65 2.56 MEDIAN FAMILY INCOME (1995.MAPC and Northeastern University) 1989 1994 $74,310 $83,616 EMPLOYMENT OF RESIDENTS (1996,MA Dept of Employment and Training) 1990 1995 Labor Force 4.030 4.026 Employed 3.786 3.916 Unemployed 244 110 Unemployment Rate 6 05%2.73% 171 1996 TAX RATE PER THOUSAND OF ASSESSED VALUATION (1996.MA Department of Revenue) Residential $14.50 Commercial $14.50 Composite $14.50 PUBLIC SCHOOL ENROLLMENT BY RACE AND ETHNICITY (1996.MA Department of Education) MEDIAN NON-CONDOMINIUM SALES PRICE (1996.Banker &Tradesman)awitt aoiiii UHUfinb m/nia\motm 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 Non-Hispanic Biack Hispanic Asian Other Total 1991 1.111 3 5 1.119 1992 1.074 1 7 4 1 1.067 1993 1,088 2 3 2 1.095 1994 1.105 3 6 3 1,117 1995 1.186 4 4 5 1.199 MEDIAN MONTHLY CONTRACT RENT (1996.PHH Technology Services) 1 Bedroom Apartment 2 Bedroom Apartment 3 Bedroom Apartment Single Family House $1,250 $2,100 (1996,MA Department of Education) Total RESIDENT BIRTHS BY RACE AND ETHNICITY (1996,MA Department of Public Health) 100-1 PUBLIC SCHOOL ENROLLMENT o l "i I D1994 VttiHi Back Ifipanie Asian ah«r K-6*7-8 9-12 Public Non4lispanic Black Mspante Asian other Total 1991 643 161 315 1.119 1990 87 1 88 1992 632 168 287 1.087 1991 85 1 1 1 88 1993 637 169 289 1.095 1992 86 1 87 1994 671 173 273 1.117 1993 85 1 1 87 1995 735 172 292 1.199 1994 92 92 172 PLANNING BOARD The Cohasset Planning Board,under the authority granted to it by Massachusetts' General Laws,Chapter 40A,Chapter 41,and the Cohasset Zoning Bylaws fulfilled the following responsibilities in 1996: •Held eighteen meetings. •Reviewed for recommendation thirty-three Zoning Board of Appeals' applications. •Reviewed and approved twelve subdivisions not requiring approval (Form-A's). •Reviewed and approved three site plans. The Board continued monitoring approved cluster developments,subdivisions,and site plans already under construction. There were no zoning bylaw changes adopted in 1996. The Board accepted,with regret,the resignation of Jean Simonds and welcomed Terry Atherton. Respectfully submitted, Alfred S.Moore Jr.,Chairman William J.Good,\lce-Chairman Terry J.Atherton,Clerk John F.O'Toole Robert H.Sturdy Jean H.Simonds (term expired) 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 1996: The Project is a special district created by the State Legislature in 1957,and is now composed of twenty-five 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 1996 season began with an above normal water table which produced large numbers of spring brood mosquitoes throughout the County.Efforts were directed at lar- val mosquitoes starting with the spring brood.Ground larviciding was accomplished using B.T.L,an environmentally selective bacterial agent.Upon emergence of the spring brood of adult mosquitoes,ultra-low volume adulticiding began.The Project responded to a record number of residential complaints during the summer.All sprayers and trucks per- formed well with little time lost to breakdowns. 173 The threat of the mosquito-transmitted disease Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) was again low in 1996.This season marked the third consecutive year that EEE virus was not isolated during the mosquito surveillance period.Unusually high rainfall and ground- water levels that have remained above average during 1996 should warrant increased con- cern for the 1997 EEE season. During the summer of 1996,this Project also cooperated with the Harvard School of Public Health on a Lyme disease surveillance program in Plymouth County towns. 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.1,526 acres were treated using truck mounted sprayers for control of adult mosquitoes.More than one application was made to the same site if mos- quitoes reinvaded the area.The first treatments were made in May and the last in September. 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 inmia- ture mosquitoes are present.Last year a total of 85 inspections were made to 80 cata- logued breeding sites. Water Management.During 1996 crews removed blockages,brush and other obstructions from 2,570 linear feet of ditches and streams to prevent overflows or stagna- tion 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 complaint response time,that 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 two days,with more than 232 complaints answered. Mosquito Survey.A systematic sampling for the mosquitoes in Cohasset indicates that Culiseta melanura was the most abundant species.Other important species collected included Culex salinarius and Uranotaenia sapphirina. We encourage citizens or municipal officials to call our office for information about mosquitoes,mosquito-borne diseases,control practices,or any other matters of concern. Kenneth W.Ludlam,Ph.D. Superintendent Commissioners: Carolyn Brennan,Chairman Robert A.Thomdike,Vice Chairman Leighton F.Peck,Jr.,Secretary William J.Mara Michael J.Pieroni 174 RECYCLING COMMITTEE Recycling in Cohasset continues at an effective level.All materials recycled in past years continue although markets for paper,plastic,and corrugated practically disappeared in the fall of 1996. Cohasset continues to recycle over 39%of trash,being one of the state's outstand- ing recycling towns. Compost bins were provided to residents at a reduced price through a state grant. The committee is planning another sale in the spring of 1997. The recycUng committee is pleased with the cooperation that continues by residents in the effort to improve our recycling percentage. Respectfully submitted, Arthur L.Lehr,Jr.,Chairman Merle S.Brown John F.Hubbard Alix R White David Bigley Luther S.Leighton Eunice L.Brownell Glen A.Tracy John K.McNabb,Jr. Melvin Waldfogel SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL REFUSE DISPOSAL PLANNING BOARD The South Shore Regional Refuse Disposal Planning Board is composed of the Regional Refuse Planning Committees,appointed by the Town Moderator,from towns on the South Shore.The original member towns are:Cohasset,Duxbury,Hanover,Hingham, Hull,Marshfield,Norwell,Rockland,Scituate,and Weymouth. During 1996,two new towns,Kingston and Pembroke,joined the Board.Observers from other towns,including Plymouth and Braintree,have been attending our meetings and have expressed an interest in joining. The Board has been able to be effective on behalf of the ten member towns because of the participation of the representatives from each town,and also because of the employ- ment of a full-time solid waste planner,Carol Swete,who has been hired this year through a grant from the Department of Environmental Protection.We are hopeful that,with a con- tribution of $4,000 during the next fiscal year from each member town,we will be able to keep this valuable professional assistance. 175 The Board has provided many benefits to Cohasset.This year,a regional contract for provision of household hazardous waste collection services was administered by the Board with contractor Clean Ventures for all member towns,resulting in better cost con- trols.The Town took advantage of a regional contract for tub grinding services,which enabled Cohasset to process yard waste,logs,stumps,pallets,skids and clean building materials in a more cost-effective manner. The Board also was instrumental in helping the Town of Cohasset secure a grant for a storage shed for universal wastes,such as fluorescent bulbs and mercury,which will allow the Town to remove these items from the waste stream at no charge. The Board was not successful in its efforts to lease a hangar at the closed South Weymouth Naval Air Station for use by member communities as a central collection point for wastepaper.While the Board has persisted in this and other efforts to alleviate the cur- rent crisis in wastepaper collection,a solution has not yet been forthcoming. During 1997 the Board will be holding a series of meetings with municipal officials and representatives of the solid waste industry to discuss common issues of concern and to try to devise a workable regional approach to solid waste management and a success- ful cost-effective approach for diversion of recyclables from the waste stream.Because of the small size of Cohasset in relation to other towns in the area,it is in our best interests to support any feasible means of regional solid waste management that will provide reliable markets for our recyclable materials in a cost-effective manner. Respectfully submitted, John K.McNabb,Jr. WATER RESOURCES PROTECTION COMMITTEE During 1996,the Water Resources Protection Committee continued its efforts,pur- suant to the mandate of Town under Article 46 of the 1994 Annual Town Meeting,to investigate potential sources of pollution of our sources of public water supply,review the 1986 Camp Dresser McKee Water Resources Management Plan,study feasible means of regional watershed protection,and to present a report at Town Meeting. This Committee consists of five citizens appointed by the Board of Selectmen,and one ex-qfficio representative each from the Drainage Advisory Committee,Conservation Commission,Board of Health,Planning Board,and Water Commission. In 1996,the Committee was increased from four to five citizen members by the appointment of John Rafferty.However,the subsequent resignation of Dean Rizzo, because of his appointment to the Personnel Board,left the Committee with one vacancy during the year.There is also a vacancy in the Planning Board seat,since they have been unable to designate one of their members for this Committee. 176 WATER QUALITY STUDY.The Committee was successful in securing a $10,000 grant from the Army Corps of Engineers that,matched with $10,000 in water rev- enue which was authorized at the October 28 Special Town Meeting with the support of the Water Commissioners,will enable the Committee to complete a $20,000 study of the water quality of the watershed for Lily Pond and the Aaron River Reservoir.This is sig- nificant,since such a study has not been completed since 1986. The water quality study will focus on identifying the amount and extent of conta- mination which may result from three potential sources of contamination:the Cohasset Heights,Ltd.landfill,the Hingham Annex hazardous waste site,and the Wompatuck Park hazardous waste site.The study will also test for contaminants in Lily Pond,the Aaron River Reservoir,and Sanctuary Pond which may result from nonpoint source pollufion, which is defined as runoff from streets,lawns,and septic systems. The Army Corps study will be supplemented by a series of regular testing at vari- ous locations in the watershed by the Cohasset High School Environmental Studies class taught by Jack Buckley.The Committee is very appreciative of the efforts of Mr.Buckley, his students,and the Cohasset School Department for helping increase our base of infor- mation about the quality of the watershed area. REGIONAL EFFORTS.Two members of the Committee,John McNabb and John Bryant,were appointed by the Selectmen to serve on the South Shore Water Supply Advisory Committee,a new regional entity which will serve as a forum to design region- al approaches to water supply protection.The Regional Committee was formed by the Metropolitan Area Planning Committee (MAPC),which,under a nonpoint source pollu- tion study grant from the Mass.Department of Environmental Protection,will examine the adequacy of local regulations in the South Shore towns to protect water quality,and will produce updated GIS maps of the region to identify potential sources of contamina- tion and sources of water supply. PUBLIC EDUCATION.The Committee has received initial approval for a grant application filed with the Mass.Environmental Trust for a $15,000 project to update information about the watershed and for a public education campaign during 1997 to res- idents of the watershed.The public education component would educate residents of the watershed,in Cohasset,Hingham,Norwell,and Scituate,about how to reduce nonpoint source pollution,maintain septic systems,and reduce other potential adverse impacts to the watershed.The final grant application will be filed by the Committee in January,with a decision due in March. OPEN SPACE.Member Jim Kinch served as the Committee's representative on the Town Open Space Committee,which produced a town Open Space Plan that helped the Town receive a state grant to purchase Turkey Hill. RAIL RESTORATION.Member John Rafferty served on the Greenbush Rail Restoration Mitigation Committee,where he recommended that mitigation efforts include a plan to minimize use of herbicides and pesticides on the right of way,an emergency response plan for incidents which may adversely affect the two Town wellfields,the Sohier Street and Elms Meadow wells,located near the tracks,and that the Town seek water supply easements from the MBTA when they take the right of way by eminent 177 domain that will preserve effective control over the wellfields by the Town so we can still use the wells in the future. COHASSET HEIGHTS.The Committee also kept track of the continually emerg- ing issues regarding the existing Cohasset Heights,Ltd.landfill to propose that any state- approved closure and post-closure plans include provisions to ensure that the landfill does not eventually contaminate Lily Pond.The Board of Health,after nineteen sessions of a public hearing,denied the site assignment application filed by CHL for their proposed 27.5 acre "Area 5"expansion,based partly on concerns that the landfill expansion could adversely affect the Town's Sohier Street wellfield. PEPPERMINT BROOK.Members Mark Bell and Jim Kinch continued their work,along with the Fire Chief,to locate a set of posts at the comer of Pond Street and Route 3A where booms could be quickly set up in the event of an oil spill on Route 3A, to prevent spillage of oil into Lily Pond.The Committee is also working on developing an emergency response plan to deal with such oil spills and other events which could adversely affect our public drinking water supplies. WATER QUALITY PROTECTION PLAN.At the end of 1996,the Committee started work to develop a Townwide Water Quality Protection Plan,which will be a priority of the Committee to complete in 1997.This Plan will study all of the Town's capa- bilities to protect the quality of the water supply and make a comprehensive set of recommendations for the Town to ensure the protection of the quality of our public drinking water supplies. Respectfully submitted, John K.McNabb,Jr.,Chairman James C.Kinch,Vice-Chairman John P.Rafferty,Secretary Mark B.Bell John K.Bryant (Conservation Commission),ex officio John D.Chapman (Drainage Advisory Committee),ex officio Thomas C.Cook (Board of Health),ex officio Frederick R.Koed (Water Commission),ex officio 178 PUBLIC SAFETY ANIMAL CONTROL In September 1996 the Town of Cohasset appointed a new Animal Control Officer. There were 721 dogs licensed in the Town in the past year.Since my appointment,thirty dogs have been impounded and twelve leash law violation citations have been issued. Residents are reminded that the Town of Cohasset has a leash law and it is being enforced. Among the numerous calls the Animal Control Department has handled this year, there were many complaints of coyotes in Town.The rise in coyote sitings is due,in part, to the recent development of their natural habitat and a decline in their food supply. Although they look like domestic breeds,they are wild and should be treated as such.Any problems with coyotes should be reported to the A.C.O.through the Police Department. All dog and cat owners are reminded that their pets should be vaccinated against rabies.Dog owners are reminded that dog licenses are issued on a calendar year basis and are available at the Town Clerk's Office. Respectfully submitted, Kathleen M.McGuire Animal Control Officer EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 1996 was an uneventful year for emergencies in Cohasset.Hurricanes chose to go elsewhere in 1996 with considerable relief to officials. Heavy downpours did present flooding in downtown around the post office at James Brook. Emergency shelters were set up in the event we needed to evacuate anyone from their homes. Respectfully submitted, Arthur L.Lehr,Jr. Emergency Manager 179 FIRE DEPARTMENT I hereby submit the Annual Report of the Cohasset Fire Department for the year ending December 31,1996. A Statistical Analysis of the Department Responses for the year is as follows: Building Structure 24 Brush/Outdoor Fires 26 Motor Vehicle Accidents 103 Motor Vehicle Fires 8 Medical Emergencies 521 Assistance 41 Investigations 318 Inspections 444 Miscellaneous 315 Total 1,800 Medical Responses: Total Incidents 521 Number of persons transported 370 Mutual Aid Rendered 101 Mutual Aid Received 26 Mutual Aid with other Towns,for fires Rendered 21 Received 2 The Fire Department is currently operating with the following equipment: Engine 1 —1994 Pierce —1,750 G.RM.Pumping Engine Engine 2—1987 Pierce —1,250 G.RM.Pumping Engine Engine 3 —1979 Duplex —1,250 G.RM.Pumping Engine Ladder 1 —1978 Seagrave —100 ft.Aerial Ladder Truck Forest 1 —1982 Ford —4 w.d.—100 G.RM.pump Rescue 3 —1993 International Ambulance Car 20 —1995 Ford —4 w.d.—Chief's Vehicle Rescue Craft —1993 Avon —14 ft./trailer 180 FIRE PREVENTION In October,the Fire Department was awarded a $1,500 Students'Awareness Fire Education (S.A.F.E.)Grant.The purpose of the S.A.F.E.program is to educate students about the fire and health hazards of smoking-related materials.The S.A.F.E.Grant appli- cation was a joint effort between the Fire Department,School Department and Health Agent. REVENUE RECEIVED The following revenue was collected by the Fire Department and turned over to the Town Treasurer between January 1,1996 and December 31,1996: AMBULANCE $107,828.14 NON-AMBULANCE $4,966.68 TOTAL $112,794.82 In conclusion,I would like to extend to the citizens of Cohasset,the Board of Selectmen and the heads and members of the Town departments and committees,my sincere thanks and appreciation for their assistance. To all of the Officers and Firefighters of the Department for their dedication and performance of duties,my sincere thanks and appreciation. Respectfully submitted, Roger W.Lincoln,Chief 181 HARBOR MASTER The Winter of 1996 was one to be remembered along the waterfront.The fishing fleet suffered serious damage from moorings being dragged in ice floes.Several moorings had to be relocated in the Spring. A sad note was the passing of Sheldon Sladen,veteran lobsterman and good friend to all. The combined Yacht Club and Sailing Club regatta was a great success despite some inclement weather. The Cohasset Harbor dredging project finally seems to be moving in a timely fashion. The new environmental pumpout and patrol boat has been ordered and an April delivery is expected. A special thank you to Assistant Harbor Masters Robert Baggs,Thomas Wigmore, and newly appointed Christy Tarantino for their efforts during the past year. STATISTICS Distress calls 31 Boats towed 62 Boats aground 24 Boats dewatered 14 Respectfully submitted, John H.Winters,Harbor Master POLICE DEPARTMENT UNIFORM CRIME REPORT 1996 STATISTICS Offense Reported Rape 1 Robbery Assaults 23 Breaking and Entering 30 B&E or Larceny from MA^9 Larceny 63 Larceny of MA^11 Vandalism 125 Motor Vehicle Accidents Investigated 132 Traffic Citations Issued 2,308 Residential &Business Alarms Answered 388 182 Stolen MA^s Recovered 11 Official Complaints Received 7,219 Department Vehicles-Patrol Mileage 171,467 Special Details 672 Bicycle Patrols 72 Bicycles Registered 23 91 1 Calls Received 1,250 RECORD OF ARRESTS 1996: Offense Male Female Rape Assault &Battery Assault &Battery of a Police Officer 2 12 1 Disorderly Larceny of MA^ Minor Possessing/Transporting Alcohol Motor Vehicle Violations 2 2 16 10 2 Operating Under Influence Alcohol MA^ Illegal Possession of Short Lobsters Possession of Illegal Weapon Protective Custody Trespassing Violation of Drug Laws Violation of Domestic Abuse Order 16 2 1 26 1 10 1 1 5 1 1 Warrant Arrests 31 11 TOTAL ARRESTS 174 FEES RETURNED TO GENERAL FUNE) Court Fines &Assessments $22,570.00 Parking Violations Paid Detail Surcharge License Fees 25,614.00 5,310.49 806.00 Requests for Police Reports False Alarms/Billing 757.00 900.00 TOTAL $55,957.49 Respectfully submitted, Brian W.Noonan,Chief of Police 183 WIRE DEPARTMENT I herewith submit the Annual Report of the Wire Department for the year ending December 31,1996. Fire Alarm IVaffic Signals All alarm boxes were checked for proper timing and operating correctly.No new boxes were installed,some cable was replaced where needed.Traffic lights were kept in good working condition and flashing units replaced where needed. Wire Inspections All electrical work performed by contractors was inspected by the department and permit fees turned into the Town Treasurer.Inspections were up this year due to new con- struction and remodeling. Electrical Installations and Repairs to Town Buildings All electrical work and electrical repairs to town-owned buildings and properties were handled by the Wire Department. I wish to thank all department heads for their cooperation with the Wire Department during this past year. Respectfully submitted, Stephen F.Wigmore Superintendent of Wires 184 PUBLIC WORKS CEMETERY STUDY COMMITTEE During 1996 we finalized plans to upgrade and expand the Beech wood Cemetery. We were able to increase the available graves to just over 300 from a current inventory of 88.We feel that we now have adequate inventory to meet our needs until we can construct a new cemetery. We have spent considerable time reviewing sites for a new cemetery.The 3A site still holds potenial,and we have had several discussions with abutters about possible development on the site. We hope to have the Beechwood upgrade completed and plans finalized for a new cemetery during 1997. Respectfully submitted, Joseph L.Jerz,Chairman James H.Oilman Joseph M.Curley Glenn A.Pratt Julianna D.Hassan GOVERNMENT ISLAND STUDY COMMITTEE Forty-nine years ago the Town of Cohasset bought for $29,000 7.37 acres of ledge, woods,marsh and a small field.It was called Gulf Island,Doanes Island or Government Island,depending on how old you were/are.These acres contain,reflect,give to you,if you choose to look and think,a lot of history.The Town is fortunate to be able to call it "Our Property"—our piece of history. The Government Island Study Committee (GISC)oversees this piece of property for the Town.We're an interesed group of seven volunteers who make recommendations for acfions to be taken to the Board of Selectmen who will,if necessary,go to Town Meeting for action by the voters —YOU.Thank you,both for your actions and votes of confidence. During 1996 there were various actions taken such as putting up signs, cleaning/clearing the Ed Young Parking Lot,making recommendations that it be enlarged and relined to accommodate more parking,and,in general,day to day actions to keep the Island presentable.Our meetings are sporadic and it is the feeling of the Committee members that we should establish a regular schedule of meetings,such as quarterly or bi-monthly. 185 Cohasset has a "diamond in the rough"right here as a part of its 10.06 square miles. It is a haven for fishing,boating,sailing and is full of history.Please take some time to visit the area yourself and with your friends,enjoy it and absorb the history that is here. Respectfully submitted, Hamilton T.Tewksbury,Chairman Constance M.Afshar Richard R Barrow James R.Bonetti Robert M.Davenport Noel A.Ripley John H.Winters III,Harbor Master (ex-officio ) DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS On April 1,1996,the Highway,Tree &Park and Recycling Transfer Facility com- bined to become a Department of Public Works,with Harold W.Litchfield being chosen as Superintendent.This report reflects the accomplishments of all employees of the D.P.W Due to an extremely cold and stormy Winter,all personnel were kept busy with snow removal until April 10,1996.We were out ninety-three times plowing and sanding. On the few days that we were not out plowing,we worked on repairing our vehicles and equipment. With the arrival of good weather,we began our annual street sweeping program.All streets were swept clean of sand and debris.Various fences were repaired or painted.We removed existing tennis posts,sleeves and nets at the Tennis Courts at Milliken Field and replaced the same with new.We installed 150 feet of drainage pipe at the High School.We also dug an electrical trench at Paul Pratt Memorial Library. We removed seven decayed trees and stumps at the Little League Field and graveled the excavated area.We then planted four trees on the Common,High School and at Constitution Park that were donated by different organizations and people.Due to a fairly wet and mild Spring and Summer,mowing began early and continued well into the Fall.Fields were readied for use in early Spring. Using our own personnel and 626 tons of asphalt,we resurfaced various secondary roads,including the entrance road at the High School,which was widened first.With monies received from the state,we were able to resurface two sections of North Main Street and Beechwood Street,one section of Doane Street and all of Summer Street. October 20 brought record breaking rain causing flooding throughout the Town.It also brought to the attention of everyone the need for repairs and changes to our drainage system. 186 We cleared the sites for both the new D.P.W.garage and the fuel tanks and built a retaining wall at the fuel tank site.We widened the entrance road to the R.T.F.,making it two-way,when construction of the new garage began.We installed the domestic water ser- vice from the water main to the building site and the drainage system,including three basins.The Department of Public Works is looking forward to moving into this new facility at some point in 1997. It has been a very busy but satisfying year.My thanks to the D.P.W crew and the men of other departments for their help.I would also like to thank the Board of Selectmen for their continued support. Respectfully submitted, Harold W Litchfield D.P.W Superintendent SEWER COMMISSION As summarized in the Sewer Commission's report for the year 1995,the Town has embarked on a major sewer program in two areas:namely,a tripling of the existing Central Cohasset sewer service area plus the new North Cohasset/Straits Pond Sewer Project.When these two projects have been completed,approximately forty percent of the Town will be sewered (the most densely populated areas).In combination,the two pro- jects will constitute the most expensive undertaking in the history of Cohasset ($18,000,000). The North Cohasset/Straits Pond system was approved by a unanimous vote at the March 30,1996,Special Town Meeting and this is proceeding on schedule.We expect this segment of the Town's program will be in operation by late 1998. The Central Cohasset expansion project was delayed in 1996 due to additional unanticipated testing requirements.We,however,expect to bring this to the March 1997 Town Meeting for approval,with a projected completion date by the middle of the year 2000. At the 1997 Annual Town Meeting,the Sewer Commissioners expect to propose that the taxpayers pay one-half of the capital costs of both projects subject to a Proposition 2V2 debt exclusion vote.A similar provision for the North Cohasset system failed by a narrow margin in 1996.The Commissioners believe that this subsidy is justified because the Town (that is to say,the taxpayers)would pay any penalties assessed if one or both of the projects did not go forward. An intermunicipal agreement ("IMA")was signed with the Town of Hull ("Hull") in 1996 under which Hull will accept,treat and dispose of Cohasset's wastewater from the North Cohasset sewer service area.In addition,an IMA is in the process of negotiation with the Town of Hingham ("Hingham").This would provide for the sharing by Cohasset of certain facilities constructed,operated,and maintained by Hingham within the towns of Hingham and Hull. 187 During the year,the Commissioners awarded a contract for the repair of leaks in the existing collector system.This work was completed in November. The Annual Town Meeting approved an increase in sewer user rates that will more nearly reflect the actual cost of the service,looking forward to the time when the Sewer Department will be completely self sufficient. The Commissioners continue to be pleased with the performance of Professional Services Group,Inc.,who operate and maintain the Town's treatment plant and collector system. Respectfully submitted, Edward M.Guild,Chairman Henry A.Rattenbury R.Gary Vanderweil BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS Contract Services Cohasset Water Services (a joint venture of Weston &Sampson Services and Pennichuck Water Service Co.)has been the contract service operator of the Cohasset Water System for one and one-half years. Water Distribution Improvements Phase II projects have been completed and they include 4,500 feet of new 10-inch main on Sohier Street,3,850 feet of new 10-inch main on Beach Street and approximate- ly 2,000 feet of 8-inch main on Cedar Street.Eight new hydrants were installed,three hydrants on Cedar Street,one hydrant on Ripley Road,one hydrant on Atlantic Avenue, two hydrants on Ledgewood Drive,and one hydrant on Sohier Street.At the treatment plant the S.C.A.D.A.system was installed,and the variable speed jockey pump was replaced.The altitude valve chamber has been totally rehabilitated with new lighting,heat, dehumidifier and new sampling stations. Cross Connection Control A state mandated program to protect the Town's drinking water from contamina- tion on negative pressure situations began in October 1994.All Town businesses have been surveyed.All violations have been corrected.There are fifty-four backflow devices in place throughout the Town.These devices are tested once or twice a year,as required. Meter Replacement Replacement and upgrading of all the water meters throughout the Town began in January 1996 with the idea of improving billing and eliminating estimated and inaccurate bills.These meters will be read from outside readers connected to the meters inside the 188 buildings.This project is 100%complete as of December 31,1996.At the close of fiscal year 1996 over $76,191 was repaid to the Town of Cohasset of the debt owed from the Water Department.For the year 1996,the plant production was 247,466,000 gallons out to distribution. The Water Commissioners and Cohasset Water Services would like to thank all of the various boards and committees that have assisted the department and the board throughout the year.The board will continue to seek to improve the system for the bene- fit of all of the ratepayers and taxpayers. Sincerely, Frederick R.Koed,Chairman Robert E.Kasameyer,Secretary Richard D.Muncey 189 HUMAN SERVICES COHASSET HISTORICAL COMMISSION The Commission had a successful year because many years of hard work came to fruition. The Cohasset Common is now hsted on the Department of Interior's National Register.This has been a long-range goal of ours for many years.It now gives more of a sense of special meaning to the hub and focal point of the Town.This project was spear- headed by David Wadsworth. Another long awaited project of obtaining the Fresnell Lens from the U.S.Coast Guard has occurred.This lens was in Minot's Light and removed to a lightship off of New Bedford and then to storage outside of Washington,D.C.After it is repaired and assem- bled,it will be placed in the Replica at Government Island.Hamilton Tewksbury spent many hours obtaining the lens for Cohasset. The Commission initiated the effort to write the Town history from 1950 to the year 2000.This will be an ambitious project that will require the help of many people.Wig Pierson has agreed to head up the committee to do this work. The effort of placing houses on the National Register continues and there are many more buildings in the Town that are eligible.The survey of Town buildings,monuments and sites is ever growing.Approximately fifty percent of the town is recorded and this is an ongoing project.Although the majority of work is done on both the Captain's Walk and the Replica,we still need to raise monies to finish the projects.We have sweatshirts,t- shirts,prints,license plates and pins available for sale.We meet the second Monday of the month in the Town Hall at eight o'clock.We welcome visitors and input from concerned citizens.Our central purpose is to maintain the flavor and integrity of the Town of Cohasset. Respectfully submitted, Noel A.Ripley,Chairman Wigmore A.Pierson David H.Wadsworth Rebecca Bates-Mc Arthur Barbara L.Dillon Ellen M.Freda Hamilton T.Tewksbury 190 COHASSET HOUSING AUTHORITY The Cohasset Housing Authority is a public agency with a five member Board of Commissioners,four of whom stand for election within the Town and one who is appointed by the Governor.Our present Board consists of the following members: Commissioner Term expires John D.Muncey,Chairman 2001 Ralph Perroncello,Vice Chairman 1997 Mary E.N.Grassie,Treasurer 1999 Stephen F.Wigmore 2000 Richard J.Silvia,Governors Appointee 1997 The staff is comprised of two persons: Marilyn A.LeBlanc,Administrator James V.Mascioli,Maintenance. The Board of Commissioners meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month and the Annual Meeting is held in June. Presently we administer 64 state units of Chapter 667 Elderly/Disabled housing located at 60 Elm Street,12 state units of Chapter 689 Special Needs housing located at 72,74,&76 Elm Street,and 31 federal units of Section 8 Rental Assistance.Our state units are subsidized by the Department of Housing and Conmiunity Development (for- merly the Executive Office of Communities and Development)and our federal units are subsidized by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.Our annual subsidies are granted upon annual reviews of management and regulatory compliance. Eligibility standards for our Elderly/Disabled complex,Harborview,were changed in 1996.The maximum allowable income cannot exceed $29,100 annually for one person, the asset limit has been eliminated and the age for admission reduced to 60.The eligibil- ity standards for the federal housing program remain unchanged. In the past year emergency monies were awarded for insect control,repair of decks and wing wall,and to reconfigure the walkways to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act. We look forward to a more organized administrative overview with the request of a part time administrative assistant.The Board is contemplating goal setting sessions for 1997 to review and update policies and procedures,and to continue searching for new and creative ways to continue the provision of affordable housing for those of limited resources. Respectfully submitted, John D.Muncey,Chairman Ralph Perroncello,Vice Chairman Mary E.N.Grassie,Treasurer Stephen F.Wigmore Richard J.Silvia 191 COUNCIL ON ELDER AFFAIRS The Cohasset Elder Affairs has been in existence as a Town department by way of unanimous voice vote since the Spring Annual Town Meeting 1968.Our mission has remained the same,to provide assistance in maintaining independence of older individu- als in their own community for as long as it is safely possible.We have tried to accom- plish this goal through services that include health,education,recreation,advocacy,and resources for the older adult and their families. For the first time in nine years the Center experienced a decrease in overall partic- ipation in services and activities,down almost 10%from a high in 1995 of 941 people to 873 unduplicated participants in 1996. We are pleased to have Kathy Glenzel working in the Outreach Worker's position as of July 1,1996.We are looking forward to restructuring the Outreach program based on what we find in the community.The new approach is to "reach out ."give assistance, and support the individual.Whether this takes the form of advocating on someone's behalf,making sure the person is getting the proper benefits,or educating the public to ensure the continuation of independence,we believe Kathy Glenzel is the right person to do the job! Outreach remains the most critical service provided by the Council.We also antic- ipate increased need for direct service to the fastest growing population,the 75+group. Currently we have 1,591 people over the age of 60 and one-third of that number are over 75.The Town of Cohasset is considered to have one of the highest percentages,at 21.9%, of elders.This also mirrors the state and national trend,with the fastest growing numbers being over 85.The Council will need to look more closely over the next five years at how we will be able to serve this age group. Other accomplishments in 1996 include: 1.Several grant programs via the Executive Office of Elder Affairs.South Shore Elder Services and Americorps have allowed us to become fully staffed,which,in turn,has enabled us to come closer to meeting our goals in providing information,advocacy and resources to the older adults in Cohasset. 2.For the fourth year in a row the Council was awarded a small grant of $12,000 from the Area Agency on Aging to continue a Medical Access Transportation Program (MAP). This program has been operated under South Shore Elder Services (SSES)and is specifically designed to assist Cohasset elders with transportation into Boston area Hospitals if they are unable to access any other means of transportation due to health problems.This MAP project is part of a five-town consortium that includes Cohasset, Hingham,Hull,Norwell,and Scituate.The most important concept in this project involves the five communities working together with community-based volunteer pro- grams,giving support and supplementing their endeavors. 3.Formula Grant has enabled us to have a Nutrition Site Manager who oversees the Tuesday and Thursday Lunch Program.Our lunch groups have come to enjoy the many lovely programs that Margaret Casey plans.So many interesting speakers,topics, slides,speakers,armchair travel,all make for very appealing programs to enjoy after 192 lunch.While the programs and food continue to improve,we did see a drop in partici- pation.The total number of people dropped from 109 to 89;the total meals served was down to 2099 from 2274.This could be one area directly affected by the poor weather of last winter. 4.Volunteer Program:(supported by EOEA grant)This program wouldn't be what it is today without the wonderful leadership of Pat Ryan.Over the past year,Pat has worked hard to up-grade the volunteers'job descriptions,coordinating training,recruitment, and placement of new volunteers,and assisting Margaret Casey with Special Events.At the end of the fiscal year 1996,we logged 140 volunteers contributing 13,654 hours of services.From all sources,a total of $304,079 has been realized in grants,donations and in-kind services.This is a direct benefit to the Town of Cohasset!For every dollar appropriated,we have been able to give back $4. PUBLIC RELATIONS EFFORTS: The Board of Elder Affairs was pleased to have a new employee,Addie McGrath, who comes to us from U-Mass Boston,Americorps Project.Addie McGrath has been working as Information and Referral Specialist.She hopes to have an office manual ready to assist office personnel in handling inquiries regarding services to elders. Lastly,our Council,and indeed our community,was saddened to lose our wonder- ful board member,Sumner Smith,this past fall.His interest and dedication to Cohasset will be sorely missed. We would like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation to the volunteers who are the mainstay of this operation,and to South Shore Community Center Board for their support.We also appreciate the support and dedication of our staff,and the many Town departments that have been so very helpful to the Council on Elder Affairs. As always,we look forward to the new challenges in facing the unknown as we move closer to the next century —2000! Respectfully submitted, Anna A.Abbruzzese,Chairman Joseph D.Buckley,Vice Chairman Linda J.McCarthy,Secretary Austin F.0'Toole,Treasurer Austin L.Aheam,Jr. John P.Conroy T.Gerard Keating Patricia F.Sargent John T.Wilson 193 PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1996 was a good year for Cohasset's Paul Pratt Memorial Library thanks to the energetic cooperation of the staff,the Friends of Cohasset Library,patrons and Trustees. The library's challenges this year continued to be threefold:traditional library services, timely maintenance and practical long range planning. The library continued its membership in the Old Colony Library Network,allow- ing Cohasset residents access to over two million catalogued items.This system is not only accessible from library computer terminals,but allows at home review and hold requests at www.ocln.org.This year,text only access (LYNX)to the Internet was added. Book purchases,circulation,and collection size remain stable and the staff,under the able direction of Richard Hayes,Chief Librarian,achieved a high level of support for reference and technical needs.In an effort to provide these services to more patrons,the Board of Trustees voted to ask Town Meeting for the necessary funds to open Thursday evenings.If approved at Town Meeting,this two hour increase would be the first since thirteen hours of service were cut in 1982.The possibility of providing a third open evening is viewed as a positive response to a greater demand for after school,after work hours. In our children's area there were many new purchases of books and CD-ROMs,and the popular story hours and summer reading program were outstanding.Ninety-three children were awarded a paperback book for achieving their summer reading goals.In addition.Marge Murphy volunteered,again,to lead 20 meetings of the mystery story and puzzle club.This extremely well attended program had an average participation of thirty- five children all summer. Keeping the building in good repair is always an objective of the Paul Pratt Memorial Library team,and this year saw the completion of the masonry work,renova- tions to the cupola,a buried conduit for communication and technology services,and air conditioning of the staff offices. The Endowment Fund took advantage of a strong stock market and the generosity of living donors for a healthy increase.The trustees approved its Investment Advisory Committee's recommendation to compute the annual 4%"take-out"rate on the average value of 1 2 quarters on the last day of December,the year before the first day of the fol- lowing fiscal year,and to be invested in Vanguard STAR . In addition to gifts made by the Endowment Fund were gifts to the Library.Shirley and Jim Marten gave the new lighting for the circulation desk and the Mclvor Reddie murals in the rotunda.Lucille McLoughlin,although retiring this year as trustee,again gave a year's pass for Plimouth Plantation,and The Gift Book displayed in the reading received many new listings A vital component of the team is the Friends of the Cohasset Library.Under the Leadership of new President Betsey Detwiler,the Friends have continued the twenty- eight-year history of outstanding support.Betsey sponsored a Friends fundraising event at 194 her bookstore,and organized a poetry reading at the library.In addition,the Friends con- tinue to organize art exhibits and art receptions in conjunction with the South Shore Art Center.The Friends gave the library another computer,this one for the children's room, with a collection of CD-ROMs.They renewed family passes to the Children's Museum, Aquarium,Museum of Science,and Museum of Fine Arts,and added a new pass to the Computer Museum.They purchased new equipment:fax machine,printers and a CD- ROM changer.They sponsored a reception for our special group of volunteers,thirty-three wonderful people who give a total of over fifty hours of their time each week.Every fall the Friends conduct a Town-wide mailing to solicit funds and memberships from every household.This successful campaign greatly enhances the quality of the library. Paul Pratt Memorial Library continues to be a great and positive example of the best of the municipal process,drawing from and serving a diverse community.We look forward to the future. Respectfully submitted. Patience G.Towle,Chairperson Paul Pratt Memorial Library Trustees RECREATION COMMISSION It gives us great pleasure to report to residents the activities of the Recreation Commission for the year 1996. During the year,approximately 6,000 individuals of all ages participated in a variety of structured programs,activities and events.While budget restrictions persist, continuing latitude of use of the Revolving Account Fund for 100%Self-Supporting Programs remains possible.Currently,all but two programs are R.A.F.sponsored,caus- ing no impact upon taxpayers.The Recreation Commissioners adopted an Administrative Service Fee charge to all RAF programs during Fiscal Year 1992,and this financial sys- tem continues to reimburse taxpayers for the costs and time encumbrances of RAF Program operations.That is,the ASF revenues are deposited into the General Fund of the Town.Collectively,it is the revenue produced via Administrative Service Fees,coupled with budget-sponsored program fees,service fees and charges,that reimburses taxpayers for the budget of their Recreation Commission.Only revenue on deposit in the General Fund can be considered recapitalization revenue. During Fiscal Year 1996,ending June 30,1996,the Recreation Commission pro- duced for the General Fund $46,875.20.$2,500.00 were produced for use by the Commission via grants and matching grant funds.Concurrently,$40,650.00 was transact- ed via Revolving Account Funds for 100%Self-Supporting Programs via fees charged participants for a variety of services.Another $1 16,000.00 was transacted via other and direct Self-Supporting Financial systems during Fiscal Year 1996,manifesting a collective $206,025.20 of recreational services to residents from the $69,840.00 budget of the Commission.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. Municipal recreation is for the benefit of all residents,and we continue to direct our 195 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.In many instances time was volunteered in lieu of full fee payments,benefiting the department and participants of programs. Programming represents only one 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 upon upgrading and renovating existing outdoor recreational facilities under jurisdiction of the Commission. It has been,and continues to be,through a blending of private and public resources and funding,that most facilities have been upgraded and/or renovated.Numerous Town departments and officials have continued to support our efforts in this area,for which we remain enormously grateful. The seven member,elected board of the Recreation Commissioners volunteer their services to the Town and the department,meeting regularly in order to discuss a wide spec- trum of topics relative to the leisure needs and pursuits of all residents.Further,the Commissioners establish policy and provide departmental direction,support and assis- tance.Each meeting is publicly posted at least one week prior to date and residents are cor- dially 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 com- munity needs.We consider your input and feedback our most important source of guidance. Degree of community interest and support for recreational and leisure-time services can be directly measured by two essential factors.First and most logically,interest is mea- sured by the level of participation by residents in the various services.Secondly,and per- haps as important,interest and support is readily recognizable by the extraordinary num- bers of volunteers who donate their time,effort and expertise in conducting a number of our programs,events and activities. The Recreation Commission wishes to acknowledge gratitude to the many individ- uals,civic and business organizations,school and sports groups.Town boards,committees and departments which 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 name,none are forgotten and all are sincerely appreciated and thanked. Respectfully yours, Richard R Barrow,Chairman Stephen C.Endris,Vice-Chairman James E.Carroll,Jr.,Secretary Shelanne S.Durkin Peter G.Laugelle Mary K.Muncey Thomas W.Wigmore John M.Worley,Director 196 SOCIAL SERVICE LEAGUE The Social Service League,under contract with the Board of Health,offers Public Health Nursing services to Town residents.These services include:monthly Keep Well Clinics,health promotion and education programs,and investigation of communicable disease reports.The League office at 16 Highland Avenue is open for diabetic and hyper- tension screenings,tuberculin testing,and general health consultations.The walk-in office hours are Monday,Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m.to 9:30 a.m.,and 12:30 p.m.to 1:30 p.m.Our monthly Keep Well Clinics are held at the Senior Luncheons and Harborview senior citizens'housing.These clinics are open to all Town residents. Our other activities this year included our Annual Health Fair,which was held at Cohasset High School,and attracted many of the students and school personnel,as well as other town residents;a mammography screening by Mobile Diagnostics Inc.in June and four public flu immunization clinics which also offered pneumonia and tetanus immu- nizations.In cooperation with the Cohasset Police Department,we presented a home safe- ty program at the Senior Luncheon in October.The "file of life"folder was explained to the group and everyone was urged to fill out the information form and have it available in case of emergency.Other home safety measures were also discussed. We continue to work with other Town and local agencies to provide and promote optimum health care for our community.We extend our thanks to all our volunteers who have helped us in 1996. Activity Attendance Keep Well Clinics 257 Adult Immunizations Flu 750+ Pneumonia 110 Tetanus 100 Cholesterol Screening 176 Mobile Mammography Van 15 Health Fair 200+ Lazy Eye Screening ongoing Lead Screening ongoing Tuberculin Testing 18 Hypertension Screening 706 Communicable Disease Follow-up 13 Home Nursing Visits 302 Office Nursing Visits 709 Total Nursing Visits 1,01 1 Respectfully submitted, Judy Fitzsimmons,R.N.,P.H.N. Board of Health Nurse 197 EDUCATION Graduates Class of 1996 Rafael A.Alarcon Katherine Knowles Anderson Neven Richard Bunstein Christine Margaret Bums Nathan George Caldwell Chloe Johanna Chittick Michael Christopher Coates Andrew Peter Collins Caitlin Walsh Connolly Heather Christine Conte Allison Jane DeLorenzo Grace Marie Deveney Erin Elizabeth Devine Lauren Alyse DeVito Edward Cyrus Dolph Kathleen Ethel Donovan Michael Joseph Dunphy Meredith Ann Equi Megan Roe Fahey Tafana Alma Fiore Kevin Dominick Gentile Elizabeth Flavia Good Anthony Green Edward Robert Hamilton Jared Michael Hardwick Eric Charles Henry Amber Lee Hopeman William Tobey Horn Frederick James Howard,Jr. Jessica Elizabeth Hurley Cameron Nicole Hynes Benjamin James Keefe James Richard Kondrat Joanna Marie Larrabee Kenneth Chisholm Leahy Heather Littlehale Stephanie Gwynne Lubitz Jessica Sullivan Tammy Ann Maitland Conor Diran Mangan David Matthew Man- Christopher Walsh McKenna Megan Bearden McNamara Kaylen Marie Medinger Faye Menis Andrea Elizabeth Mercurio Maureen Theresa Murphy Devon Marie Noonan Robin Michael Ordelheide Holly Lynn Pereira Nicole Linnane Peterson Patricia Pinto Bull Heather Anne Proctor Patrick Garrett Reynolds Brian Richard Riley Jennifer Alice Ripley Allison JoAnna Ritts Gina Lucy Rosano Laura Marie Rosano Kathryn Bridget Ross Lena Amanda Roukounakis Holly Victoria Russell Brian Michael Sasso Ryan Wesley Sawchuk Gregory Garrett Henry Schultz Laura Elizabeth Slotnick Kevin Michael Smith Gregory Patrick Stevens Edward M.Taylor Amie Theriault Robert Gerard Vanderpool Michelle Theresa Ward John Raymond Whitehouse Ruth Marie Winters Keith Antonio Wright Elisha Rochelle Yearwood 198 SCHOOL COMMITTEE AND SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS It is with great pleasure that we submit the Fiscal Year 1996 Annual Report for the Cohasset Public Schools. With the approval of the construction of a new elementary school at the Town Meeting and also by the vote of a special override election,the process of building a new school to replace the Osgood School was begun.The School Facilities Committee,func- tioning as the Building Committee,and working with their architect Earl R.Flansburgh and Associates,submitted plans to the Department of Education.The Department of Education approved the plans,thereby ensuring the 60%state reimbursement for the project.Construction drawings and cost estimates are presently being finalized and bid documents will be distributed by March of 1997.Expected completion of the new school is by July 1998,with occupancy by students scheduled for September of 1998. We would at this point express our sincere appreciation for the extraordinary efforts of all those involved in this effort to gain Town-wide support for this most necessary endeavor.Without the support of community members,Town Boards,parents,students, school staff and others this project would not have become a reality.We all look forward with anticipation to the construction phase of the building and to its anticipated opening in September of 1998. While much of our time and efforts for the year have been devoted to the new school project,the Committee has also identified a series of goals for the 1996-1997 school year. Primary Goal To encourage and expect maximum achievement through a supportive learn- ing community which strives to develop ethical and responsible citizens who love to learn. Curriculum To evaluate,develop,and refine curriculum and instructional techniques which are consistent with state standards and current research and which demand excellence from each individual. 1.Evaluate Writing Curriculum and program K-12, 2.Review and revise curriculum to be consistent with the Massachusetts Department of Education Curriculum Frameworks. 3.Evaluate the effectiveness of the teachers'evaluation instrument. 4.Develop a plan to implement a middle school program in the fall of 1997. 5.Review K-12 study skills continuum. 6.Evaluate effectiveness of English Department staffmg pattern. 199 School Facilities To provide quality school facilities to support excellence in education in the Cohasset public school system. 1.Develop plan to house all K-6 programs at the Osgood and Deer Hill Schools during the two-year elementary school construction project. 2.Coordinate the design and construction phase for the new elementary facility. 3.Review and revise the current maintenance and capital improvement plans for the Deer Hill School and the Junior/Senior High School. Community Awareness To strengthen conununity awareness,involvement,and support. 1.Improve awareness of school activities among non-school audiences via exist- ing media and specific communications events. 2.Develop systems which provide school and non-school audiences with a means of expressing concerns and answering questions. 3.Develop a system-wide program to encourage student participation in local government activities. Technology . To strengthen the application,resources,and support of technology. 1.Develop a new five-year local technology plan which complies with education reform standards and current research. 2.Develop model technology-related curriculum units at the primary,elementary and secondary levels. 3.Provide continuing professional development opportunities for all staff to sup- port classroom utilization of emerging technologies. 200 SCHOOL PROFILE Cohasset is a residential community of about 7,800 population situated on the coast 20 miles south of Boston.Most of the residents are engaged in professional and business occupations in the city of Boston.The town is one of high socioeconomic status. SCHOOL ENROLLMENT Grade 9 —72;Grade 10 —81;Grade 1 1 —58;Grade 12 —67;Total —278 MEDLVN NATIONAL PERCENTILE SCORES — EDUCATIONAL RECORDS BUREAU Comprehensive Testing Program Verbal Aptitude =84 percentile Quantitative Aptitude =86 percentile GRADE DISTRIBUTION Based on final grades as Juniors in full-year major academic courses only. 1994-95 A B C D F 18%43%29.3%7.4%2.3% Average grade index for all students in the Junior Year was 2.63 on a 4 point scale. (A =4;B =3;C =2;D=1) 100%of students study 5 major academic subjects. Students are ranked by the recommendations of the N.A.S.S.P.and A.A.C.R.A.O. PLEASE NOTE:Achievement standards and academic expectations are unusually high in this very traditional,college preparatory high school.A comparison of standardized ability tests and academic grades reveals no grade infla- tion;to the contrary,grading at Cohasset High School is quite rigorous. ACCREDITATION New England Association of College and Secondary Schools latest accreditation —1992. ADVANCED EDUCATION (Class of 1996) 4 Yr.Colleges 2 Yr.Colleges Public Private Public Private Other Work Service 25%55%7%1%7%4%1% 95%to further education STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO:9-1 (Includes All Professional Staff) All English classes limited to 25 or fewer students. All other classes limited to 30 or fewer students. AVERAGE CLASS SIZE —21 201 Each subject area is grouped homogeneously independently of other subjects.Each disci- pline has honors grouping.We have been a participant in the Advanced Placement Program for the past 34 years.This year Advanced Placement courses will be offered in art,calculus,Enghsh,biology,computer science,European history,French,music, Spanish,and Latin.Language courses employ the use of a language laboratory. COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION (Class of 1996) The mean scores below reflect the test performance of Cohasset High School Seniors. These scores are taken from the College Board 1996 ATP Summary Report. SAT I Mean Scores Verbal =539 Math =520 N.B.The Scholastic Aptitude Test was taken by 100%of the graduating class. SAT II Mean Scores Biology 622 Writing 557 Math Level IC 521 Literature 515 Spanish L/R 562 French 573 ADVANCED PLACEMENT GRADE DISTRIBUTION BY EXAM AND MEAN SCORES Exam 5 4 3 2 1 Mean Score Art (Studio/General) Biology Calculus AB 6 1 1 5 4 1 2 1 2.5 3.79 2.6 Computer Science English Lit.&Comp. European History French Language Spanish Language 3 Grade 5 4 3 2 1 5 5 2 2 5 3 2 6 Number 10 14 28 11 3 3 1 2 1 Percent of Total 15% 21% 42% 16% 4% 2.3 3.5 3.44 3.5 2.75 66 100% Combined mean score for all A.P.Exams taken by Cohasset High School Juniors and Seniors in 1996 —3.05. Seventy-eight percent (78%)of all exams taken received a score of three or better. 202 COURSE LEGEND The abbreviations below frequently appear on the Cohasset High School transcript.For those not completely familiar with the specifics of the Cohasset High School curriculum, the following brief descriptions are provided. ENGLISH AND SOCIAL STUDIES — GRADE 9 HUM/EN 9 HUM/SS9 A team taught Humanities program required of all 9th graders with the focus on the history and literature of Western Civilization. ENGLISH AND SOCIAL STUDIES GRADE 10 AM ST EN 10 AM ST SS 10 A team taught American Studies program required of all 10th graders with the focus on American History and Literature. The social studies portion of this program meets the American history graduation requirement. EXPERIENTIAL CENTER FOR LEARNING Cohasset High School offers an experiential program called ExCel. ExCel is an interdisciplinary science, English,social studies and physical education program.ExCelmath is an individualized algebra and/or geometry program. CLASS RANK AND GRADE POINT AVERAGE INFORMATION Class Rank and Grade Point Average are calculated by computer at the end of every semester from Grade 9 through Grade 12.This information is readily available and stu- dents are advised to check their rank in class periodically in order to improve upon past performance and to assess their potential for college admission. Class Rank and Grade Point Average are computed according to course and section diffi- culty.The four (4)levels of difficulty are: A.Advanced Placement courses B.Level one representing honors courses C.Level two representing a rigorous college preparatory program D.Level three representing courses that are college preparatory Non-academic electives have no weight and therefore have no bearing on Class Rank or Grade Point Average. 203 WEIGHTING SCALE Curriculum Advanced Levels Placement 1 2 3 A 4.67 4.33 4.00 3.67 A-4.33 4.00 3.67 3.33 B+4.00 3.67 3.33 3.00 B 3.67 3.33 3.00 2.67 B-3.33 3.00 2.67 2.33 C+3.00 2.67 2.33 2.00 c 2.67 2.33 2.00 1.67 c-2.33 2.00 1.67 1.33 D+2.00 1.67 1.33 1.00 D L67 1.33 1.00 .67 D-1.33 1.00 .67 .33 Example:A grade of B in an Advanced Placement course would receive a weight of 3.67 while a grade of B in a Level 3 academic subject would receive a weight of 2.67.In other words,there is a difference of a fiill grade between an Advanced Placement grade and a grade in the Level 3 Program. GRADING SYSTEM A+=97-100 C+=77-79 A =94-96 C =74-76 A-=90-93 C-=70-73 B+=87-89 D+=67-69 B =84-86 D =64-66 B-=80-83 D-=60-63 F =Below 60 E>uring the past year a number of long time school employees retired.They included Wginia Buibank,Mami Carter,Billy Esposito,Polly Gallagher,Faith Maloney,Don Reade,and Kitty Whitley.We would like to express our gratitude for their contributions. Once again,we thank you for your support of the school system and assure you that with your continued support we will provide a high quality educational program to all of the children of Cohasset. Respectfully submitted, Ralph D.Kidder,Chairman Maureen E.Jerz James C.Kiik Joanne T.Chittick Richard P.Shea COHASSET SCHOOL COMMITTEE Stephen E.Hart,Superintendent of Schools 204 SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL South Shore Vo-Tech Building Community and Business Partnerships As the South Shore Regional School District embarks upon its 35th Anniversary in school year 1997-1998,we can pause to reflect on a current era committed to quality tech- nical education and skills preparation,along with the growing need to partner with all of those around us.Studies and evaluations abound which cite the increasing importance of creating an educational atmosphere in which cooperation among students,teachers,sup- port staff of all types,business representatives,parents and community leaders exists and grows.The acquisition of skills which integrate the academic,social,personal and work- place demands of a rapidly changing society has never been so important. At South Shore,efforts to create a comprehensive and cooperative climate for learning has been expanded beyond the school's walls.As part of Vo-Tech's participation in regional "School To Work and Career"initiatives,we have committed ourselves to the growing awareness of and need for business/school partnership.In just the past twelve months.South Shore outreach efforts have realized personal contact with in excess of eight hundred businesses in the greater South Shore area,businesses large and small,some relatively new and those well established.These contacts are helping to create a network of information about the school,to involve employers in advisory roles with individual programs,and to greatly enhance the opportunity for a shared benefit of jobs for students and well prepared employees for the company.In a very positive way,business and indus- try is playing a role in defining the technical curricula which needs to be delivered. Construction projects by Vo-Tech crews in Abington,Norwell and Whitman this year are visible evidence of the ongoing commitment to hands-on learning and commu- nity benefit.Extemship placement of Health Careers students in area hospitals and long- term care facilities has added to the dimension of education for our students.Community service projects aimed at providing assistance to homeless shelters,the Boston Globe Santa and community food pantries have enriched student learning,as did our Annual Senior Citizen Holiday Dinner,which hosted over 150 district seniors. South Shore currently enrolls 541 students in grades nine through twelve (9-12), including six students from Cohasset as of October 1,1996.Students are part of fourteen diverse technical programs which include: Auto Body Automotive Carpentry Cosmetology Culinary Arts Drafting Electrical Electronics Graphic Arts Health Careers Technology HeatingA^entilation/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration 205 Industrial Technology Precision Machining Welding/Metal Fabrication Ninth grade students have the opportunity to "explore"several of the program areas in the first half of the year before settling in to a "major"or area of technical concentra- tion.It is at this time when the full coordination of all phases of our students'enrollment at South Shore begins.Integration of technical skills learning with applied instruction in related theory,mathematics,science,social studies and English/Language Arts and Communication provides for a realistic and relevant core of subject matter.Curriculum review focused on meeting the demands of Massachusetts Education Reform and the Curriculum Frameworks is ongoing.So,too.South Shore continues to build Honors Program opportunities,Tech Prep college articulations,and most recently,involvement in the state's Dual Enrollment Program with our local community college. Successes like South Shore's state and national involvement in the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (Kansas City,Missouri),AAA Trouble Shooting Contest (Washington,D.C.),and the International Packaging Expo (Chicago,IL)are added incentives aimed at student involvement. Clearly,a substantial goal for all our students involves a plan preparing them for rewarding careers and a lifetime of learning,both formal and informal.Increasing num- bers of students are exploring post-secondary education,along with capitalizing on their already precious job-ready skills and talents in the workplace.Utilizing in-class research projects and computer on-line searching capabilities,the computer lab and Internet,South Shore students are preparing for life and work in the 21st Century. As we at South Shore explore the various opportunities for utilizing partnerships, we hope to continue to expand our administrative base of networking as well.We wel- come involvement with community and civic organizations and offer ourselves as a resource,wherever and whenever possible.Groups are invited to utilize our facility and to enjoy the talents of students in Cosmetology's Salon or the Culinary Arts Restaurant.Give the school a call or come in for a visit.Our Annual Open House (February 27,1997)is typically a great time to visit this comprehensive regional resource facility. In closing,please accept our continued voice of appreciation for the support given to the South Shore Vo-Tech family.It has truly been a regional partnership that has worked well for going on 35 years.The Regional School Committee,Advisory Board members. Administration,Staff and Students are committed to meeting the challenges ahead,and they are truly many.Helping our young adults make that all important educational,social, economic and civic transition from school to work and beyond is a critically significant one. With the cooperation of all —school,family,business and community —we can make it happen successfully.Thank you once again. Respectfully submitted, David M.Kneeland Cohasset Representative 206 INDEX In Memoriam 3 Elected Officers 4 Appointed Officers 6 GENERAL GOVERNMENT Archivist 20 Town Clerk's Report 21 Special Town Meeting,January 22,1996 21 Special Town Election,February 10,1996 22 Presidential Primary,March 5,1996 23 Index,Annual Town Meeting/Special Town Meeting,March 30,1996 27 Annual Town Meeting/Special Town Meeting,March 30,1996 29 Annual Town Election,April 6,1996 75 Special Town Election,May 4,1996 77 Special Town Meeting,August 12,1996 78 State Primary,September 17,1996 81 Recount,September 28,1996 84 Index,Special Town Meeting,October 28,1996 85 Special Town Meeting,October 28,1996 87 State Election,November 5,1996 101 Election Officers 104 Vital Statistics 105 Registrars,Board of Ill Selectmen,Board of 112 Town Moderator 115 Town Counsel 116 FINANCIAL REPORTS Accountant 119 Assessors,Board of 156 Salaries 157 Collector 162 Treasurer 164 LAND USE CONTROL Building Department 165 Conservation Commission 165 Design Review Board 166 Health,Board of 167 Metropolitan Area Planning Council 169 207 Planning Board 173 Plymouth County Mosquito Control 173 Recycling Committee 175 South Shore Regional Refuse Disposal Planning Conunittee 175 Water Resources Protection Committee 176 PUBLIC SAFETY Animal Control 179 Emergency Management 179 Fire Department 180 Harbor Master 182 Police Department 182 Wvre Department 184 PUBLIC WORKS Cemetery Study Committee 185 Government Island Study Committee 185 Department of Public Works 186 Sewer Commission 187 Water Conmiissioners 188 HUMAN SERVICES Cohasset Historical Commission 190 Cohasset Housing Authority 191 Council on Elder Affairs 192 Paul Pratt Memorial Library 194 Recreation Commission 195 Social Service League 197 EDUCATION Graduates,Class of 1996 198 School ConMnittee and Superintendent of Schools 199 South Shore Regional Vo-Tech High School 205 208