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TOWN OF COHASSET ^^mm^"" ,,^^,/^m^'' i ,^'1- | ijiw-uiiiiijpim i'<«li'ji i »»ii <wwi"*«"..'»»"Uf"y £^^^t"i fllUii ANNUAL REPORT 1969 Sn J^,cntoriant JUANITA (JONES)OLIVER Died March 1,1969 PHILIP L.TOWLE Died March 26,1969 ROBERT V.ANDREWS Died July 9,1969 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE Board of Selectmen Of the Financial Affairs OF THE TOWN OF COHASSET Reports of The School Committee AND THE Reports of Other Town Officers FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31 1969 Denison Press,Inc.,E.Weymouth TOWN OFFICERS 1969 -1970 Elected By Ballot Moderator David E.Place Term expires March 1972 Selectmen Helen E.Scripture Term expires March 1970 George W.McLaughlin Term expires March 1971 Arthur L.Clark Term expires March 1972 Assessors Helen E.Scripture Term expires March 1970 Louis A.Laugelli Term expires March 1971 Warren S.Pratt Term expires March 1972 Treasurer David E.Truesdell Term expires March 1970 Town Collector Gordon E.Flint Term expires March 1970 Tree Warden Howard Bates Term expires March 1971 Resigned May 31,1969 Louis C.Bailey,Jr Term expires March 1970 Appointed May 31,1969 Highway Surveyor Louis C.Bailey,Jr Term expires March 1972 School Committee Lot E.Bates Term expires March 1970 Paul M.Donovan Term expires March 1970 T.Gerard Keating Term expires March 1971 John P.Reardon Term expires March 1971 Ellen P.Smith Term expires March 1972 Sumner Smith,Jr Term expires March 1972 Trustees Of Cohasset Free Public Library Barry T.Hilderbrandt Term expires March 1970 John Bishop Term expires March 1970 Richard B.Singer Term expires March 1970 Emily B.Gleason Term expires March 1971 Phyllis P.Godwin Term expires March 1971 Lloyd C.Trott Term exphes March 1971 Sheila S.Evans Term expires March 1972 Donald R.Hammonds Term expires March 1972 Bettina H.Pratt Term expires March 1972 Board Of Health Rene G.Chiasson Term expires March 1970 Edward A.McCarthy Term expires March 1971 William J.Montuori Term expires March 1972 Planning Board Norman W.Brown Term expires March 1970 John H.Barrett Term expires March 1971 Nathan W.Bates ..Term expires March 1972 Gilbert S.Tower Term expires March 1973 Lawrence D.Ainslie Term expires March 1974 Water Commissioners Rocco F.Laugelle Term expires March 1970 Alan S.Murphy,Jr Term expires March 1971 Henry W.Ainslie,Jr Term expires March 1972 Recreation Commission Norman Delany Term expires March 1970 Dennis W.Kuntz Term expires March 1971 Hamilton T.Tewksbury Term expires March 1972 Harold F.Barnes Term expires March 1973 Resigned September 1,1969 William G.O'Brien Term expires March 1974 South Shore Regional School Committee John A.Geary Term expires March 1972 TOWN OFFICERS APPOINTED BY SELECTMEN TOWN ACCOUNTANT UNDER CIVIL SERVICE William S.Signorelli REGISTRARS OF VOTERS Dorothy Wadsworth Term expires March 1970 Qarence M.Grassie Term expires March 1971 Louise E.Conroy Term expires March 1972 ADVISORY COMMITTEE Appointed By Chairman Of Selectmen,Chainnen Of Advisory Committee And Moderator William W.Nason Term expires March 1970 Joseph Perroncello Term expires March 1970 Jerome R.Tosi Term expires March 1970 Robert S.Pape Term expires March 1971 Oliver W.Park Term expires March 1971 Danforth B.Lincoln Term expires March 1971 Arnold N.Weeks Term expires March 1972 John Patrolia Term expires March 1972 L.Emmett Holt,III Term expires March 1972 CHIEF OF POLICE UNDER CIVIL SERVICE Randolph A.Feola POLICE LIEUTENANT UNDER CIVIL SERVICE Thomas B.Kane SERGEANTS OF POLICE UNDER CIVIL SERVICE Richard P.Barrow Charles E.Stockbridge PATROLMEN UNDER CIVIL SERVICE Louis J.Simeone Frederick L.Huntwork Carmelo Conte Brian Cogill Joseph M.Kealey Clifton B.Jones Robert A.Goyette John J.Rhodes,3rd David J.Moir Bartholomew P.Winn Randolph A.Feola,Jr. SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS ASSIGNED TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT Peter G.Laugelle Edward J.Figueiredo Benjamin F.Curley,Jr. Arthur J.Dixon,Jr. Rocco F.Laugelle Joseph S.Laugelle Paul L.Migliaccio John E.Kenney SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS Harry H.Ritter,Harbor Master and Shellf.sh Constable Clifford J.Dickson,Assistant Harbor Master William G.Stone,Assistant Harbor Master Louis C.Bailey,Jr.,Highway Surveyor Charles Piepenbrink,Fire Chief Edward P.Malley,Superintendent of Wires Edwin H.Pratt,Superintendent of Water Department T.Gerard Keating,Director of Civil Defense Robert V.Andrews,Deputy Director of Civil Defense,Died July 9,1969 J.Nelson Patrolia,Gas Inspector Benjamin F.Curley,Jr.,Sealer of Weights &Measures James M.Hurley,Custodian,Town Hall Clifford J.Dickson,Cohasset Yacht Club Theodore O.Macklin,Cohasset Sailing Club Richard Lincoln,Cohasset Golf Club Arthur Washburn,Cohasset Golf Club Austin L.Ahearn,Jr.,Private Charles E.Butman,Private Ralph S.Enos,Private Norman G.Grassie,Private George E,Haley,Private David C.Place,Private Robert B.James,Private Frank E.Jason,Private George S.Jason,Private Manuel A.Marks,Private D.Bruce McLean,Private Stephen H.Rooney,Private John W.Trayers,Private Richardson White,Private Joseph A.Silvia,Private Harold W.Litchfield,Private Eric G.Pearson,Wheelwright Park LOCKUP KEEPERS Randolph A.Feola Thomas B.Kane DOG OFFICERS Randolph A.Feola Thomas B.Kane Richard P.Barrow Charles Stockbridge Louis J.Simeone Carmelo Conte Frederick L.Huntwork Robert A.Goyette Brian Cogill Joseph M.Kealey David J.Moir Clifton B.Jones John J.Rhodes,3rd Bartholomew P.Winn FOREST WARDEN Charles Piepenbrink LOCAL SUPERINTENDENT OF INSECT PEST CONTROL Howard Bates,resigned May 31,1969 DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE T.Gerard Keating DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE Robert V.Andrews,Died July 9,1969 AGENT FOR GROUP AND HEALTH INSURANCE FOR TOWN EMPLOYEES Paul Blackmur TOWN COUNSEL J.Blake Thaxter,Jr. SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Benjamin F.Curley,Jr. SUPERINTENDENT OF WIRES Edward P.Malley MEASURES OF WOOD AND BARK Louis C.Bailey John W.Trayers Howard Bates Richardson White VETERANS'BURIAL AGENT Gordon E.Flint CONSTABLE Robert N.Rooney INSPECTOR OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS Charles Piepenbrink CARETAKERS Edward L.Smith,Superintendent,Woodside Cemetery and Caretaker Veterans'Lots,Woodside Cemetery Frank Infusino,Town Commons and Small Parks Clifford Studley,Wadleigh Park and Green Gate Cemetery Ralph Enos,Norman Todd Park DIRECTOR OF VETERANS'AFFAIRS Gordon E.Flint FENCE VIEWERS Anthony Emanuello John Winters Burtram J.Pratt HARBOR MASTER Harry H.Ritter ASSISTANT HARBOR MASTER Clifford J.Dickson William G.Stone SHELLFISH CONSTABLE Harry H.Ritter PUBLIC WEIGHERS AND WEIGHERS OF COAL Walter C.Wheelwright Dorothy C.Wood GAS INSPECTOR J.Nelson Patrolia CUSTODIAN OF TOWN HALL James M.Hurley TOWN ENGINEER T.Clark Perkins COMMISSIONER OF SOUTH SHORE MOSQUITO PROJECT Howard Bates —Resigned May 31,1969 BOARD OF APPEALS Roger B.Coulter,Chairman Arthur L.Lehr,Jr. Elmer H.Pratt ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Robert Cleaves,Jr.Robert S.Booth,Jr. ORGANIZATION OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN Arthur L.Clark,Chairman Helen E.Scripture George W.McLaughlin Estelle H.Fandel,Secretary ORGANIZATION OF BOARD OF ASSESSORS Louis A.Laugelli,Chairman Dorothy V.Graham,Clerk Warren S.Pratt Mary F.Kavaney,Assistant Clerk Helen E.Scripture SCHOOL FACILITIES COMMITTEE Under Article 42,March Meeting,1960 Appointed By The Moderator Lot E.Bates David C.Whipple Alexander Boyt,Jr.: Appointed By The Board Of Selectmen Albert P.Buckley Barbara M.Power Sheila S.Evans Appointed By The School Committee Austin L.Ahearn,Jr.,Chairman Sumner Smith,Jr. John P.Reardon 10 PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Appointed By The Chairman Of The Board Of Selectmen The Town Moderator And Chairman Of The Advisory Committee Under Article 5,March Meeting 1957 Edwin C.Lincoln,Jr Term expires 1970 Eli Manchester,Jr Term expires 1970 G.Heyward Howkins,Chairman Term expires 1971 Ira B.P.Stoughton,Jr Term expires 1972 William F.McDermott Term expires 1972 COMMITTEE TO STUDY,INVESTIGATE AND CONSIDER THE SUBJECT OF DREDGING,IMPROVEMENT AND ENLARGEMENT OF COHASSET HARBOR Under Article 27,March Meeting,1957 Harry H.Ritter,Harbor Master Arthur L.Clark,Chairman,Board of Selectmen Donald J.Evans,Commodore of Yacht Club John H.Barrett,Chairman,Planning Board AT THE REQUEST OF THE MASSACHUSETTS TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TO REPRESENT THE TOWN OF COHASSET IN THE GREATER BOSTON REGION Appointed By The Board Of Selectmen Arthur L.Clark,Chairman,Board of Selectmen John H.Barrett,Chairman,Planning Board Louis F.Eaton,Jr. PUBLIC SEWERAGE SYSTEM STUDY COMMITTEE Under Article 30,March Meeting,1960 Rene Chiasson,Chairman Edward A.McCarthy,M.D.,Chairman,Board of Health Helen E.Scripture,Board of Selectmen William J.Montuori,Board of Health Nathan Bates,Planning Board Bronson H.Waterman John A.Calabro William Morton Rocco F.Laugelle,Board of Sewer Commissioners CONSERVATION COMMISSION Under Article 34,March Meeting,1961 Edward F.Woods Term expires 1970 John K.Bryant Term expires 1970 Herbert B.Marsh Term expires 1970 George W.Benedict Term expires 1971 John H.Barrett Term expires 1971 Mary Jane E.McArthur .Term expires 1972 John F.Hubbard,Chairman Term expires 1972 11 HONORARY ASSOCIATE MEMBER Charles L.Smith,Jr. COMMITTEE OF FIVE MEMBERS ON TOWN LAND AND WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS Under Article 35,March Meeting,1967 Herbert B.Marsh John E.Keiiney Yolanda I.Baccari Alan S.Murphy,Jr. John E.Souther COMMITTEE OF FIVE CITIZENS TO SURVEY THE ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONING OF THE VARIOUS TOWN OFFICES,BOARDS,AND DEPARTMENTS Appointed By The Moderator,The Chairman Of The Board Of Selectmen And Chairman Of The Advisory Committee Under Article 46,March Meeting,1967 Louis N.Simeone,Chairman Margaret R.Charles Edwin A.Young Philip N.Bowditch BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE Appointed by the Moderator Under Resolution,March 1967 Annual Town Meeting Burtram J.Pratt,Chairman Carlo Lagrotteria,Jr.,Vice Chairman (Resigned) Mary Jane E.McArthur,Secretary Prescott T.Cumner,Treasurer A.J.Antoine Jr.,Director Sheldon N.Ripley,Director Arthur Taft Mahoney,Director Paul Blackmur,Vice Chairman Austin L.Aheam Jr.Robert P.Coyne D.Bruce McLean Mary E.Fleming Jeanne T.Gormley (Resigned)Osbom F.Ingram George Warren Bates Francis W.Hagerty George F.Hinchliffe Mercie V.Nichols Dorothy N.Wadsworth Donald F.Qark Edward A.Mulvey Earl R.McArthur Jr. Harry H.Ritter Eleanor S.Marsh Eleanor T.Downs William S.Signorelli Gilbert S.Tower Frank S.Wheelwright Philip L.Towle (Deceased)Eric G.Pearson Nathan W.Bates Herbert L.Jason James E.Sullivan Mary M.Shuebruk Appointed by the Committee Arthur W.Hunt Louis N..Simeone Harold E.Coughlin Peter G.Laugelle Robert N.Fraser Charles G.Fink Kenneth L.Jason Jean Fink 12 Donald J.Evans Gifford R.Dean Frederic H.Wood,Jr.Frank J.Pattison Senator William D.Weeks Jane Porter Everett I.Montague Robert B.James BUILDING CODE COMMITTEE Appointed By The Board Of Selectmen Charles T.Patrolia,Chairman Irwin D.Matthew William R.Hooper Earle W.Higgins,Jr. Joseph E.Wood COUNCIL FOR THE AGING Appointed By Board Of Selectmen Arlene S.Qine,Chairman Cornelia H.White Albert Livingston Thomas Twitchell Fred Dellorfano Catherine B.Sanders Rev.F.Lee Richards Frank Giuliano Kathleen Smith Conte Frances Antoine MEMBERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY Under Article 36,1969 Town Meeting Appointed By The Board Of Selectmen W.Chester Browne,Chairman Samuel Hassan Margaret Lynch James R.DeGiacomo HOUSING AUTHORITY Mary Jeanette Murray,appointed by the Governor for three years COMMITTEE TO MAKE A STUDY OF TOWN OWNED BUILDINGS Under Article 42,March Meeting 1969 Appointed By The Board Of Selectmen Philip G.Facey,Jr.,Chairman Brian R.Wilken Lawrence S.Gates James A.Litchfield Orin E.Huston 13 ZONING BY-LAW COMMITTEE Appointed By The Board Of Selectmen Under Resolution,March Meeting 1969 Robert B.James,Chairman Roger B.Coulter James R.DeGiacomo WAR MEMORIAL COMMITTEE Appointed By The Moderator Under Resolution Special Town Meeting,December 1969 Glen A.Pratt,Chairman C Arthur McCarthy Brian Cogill,III John L.Mello Leo J.Fiori Norbert Reardon,III Clarence M.Grassie Rev.F.Lee Richards G.Lawrence Keating Gerard Stanton,Jr. Robert B.Laney James E.Tyeryar Rocco F.Laugelle Brian R.Wilkin James A.Litchfield COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE GOVERNMENT ISLAND PROPERTY Appointed By The Board Of Selectmen Gerard Stanton Mary Jane E.McArthur Edward Figuerido A.Fred Petersen Richard C.Tousley Prescott T.Cumner Clifford J.Dickson JURY LIST FOR 1969 NAME ADDRESS OCCUPATION Alexander,Arthur D.,24 Rust Way Executive Anderson,Francis X.,44 Ash Street Sign Painter Ayer,Alexander P.,20 Bayberry Lane Salesman Berry,Jack R.,30 Windy Hill Rd Vice President Bobo,Stephen N.,1 1 Sheldon Rd Manager Brown,Norman W.,7 Windsor Rd Director of Development Canterbury,George W.Jr.,2 Sheldon Rd Manufacturing Carlson,Paul A.,64 Summer St.,Manager Cherry,Jay L.,50 Summer St Advertising Manager Coblentz,Abraham S.,46 Brewster Rd Manager Cowdry,Robert S.,812 C.J.Cushing Way Maintenance Engineer Devlin,James P.,16 Rustic Drive Contract Manager Dillon,Edward J.,217 Jerusalem Road Personnel Manager Dockendorff,Hazel,Ledgewood Drive Housewife Duncan,Bruce A.,24 Hammond Ave Claims Manager Facey,Patricia G.,4 Woodland Drive Housewife Oilman,Walter G.,20 Brewster Rd Chauffeur Djesteby,Ame,81 Old Pasture Rd Importer 14 Golden,Doris C,2 Boundbrook Lane Housewife Goodwin,Gordon L.,15 Buttonwood Lane Mechanic Gimviile,Francis D.,55 Pleasant St Retired Hassan,Peggy W.,15 Arrowwood St Housewife Hood,Paul E.Jr.,23 Border St Program Development Consultant Howe,John F.,20 Hobart Lane Manager Huck,David D.,79 North Main St Agency Manager Jaeckel,John E.,20 Fairoaks Lane General Manager James,Robert B.,12 Ripley Rd Retired Joyce,William B.,22 Virginia Lane Telephone Installer Kautz,George W.,23 Schofield Rd Manager Leonard,John J.,53 Elm Street Superintendent Lincoln,Edward C.Jr.,17 Sohier St Shoe Manufacturer MacLure,Laurens,183 Sohier St Vice President Mahoney,Mary Ann,28 Otis Ave Housewife Maichle,Henry R.,16 Wood Way Engineer Matthew,Irwin D.,33 Stanton Rd Architect Meyer,John H.,181 Border St Executive Miller,Albert D.,11 Bailey Rd Optician Orr,George W.,8 Sankey Rd Draftsman Orton,Samuel T.,17 Windy Hill Rd Real Estate Park,Christine W.,30 King St Housewife Parker,Constance W.,36 Parker Ave Housewife Railsback,Marita M.,184 Atlantic Ave Housewife Ripley,Sheldon N.,63 Sohier St Advertising Rosano,Rocco W.,121 Jerusalem Rd Contractor Sampson,Kenneth A.,32 Hill St Rubber Worker Sands,Arthur F.,20 Church St Retired Sanders,G.Stewart,70 Black Horse Lane Merchant Sawchuk,Michael,302 North Main St Electrician Simonds,Henry G.,62 Whitehead Rd Investment Counselor Sirois,Richard A.,22 Rustic Drive Stockbroker Smith,Donald W.,9 Woodland Drive Insurance Sokolowski,Chester,33 Sohier St Actuary Thomas,Gordon C,58 Old Coach Rd Chemical Engineer Thompson,Leslie G.,56 Oak St Foreman Tilden,William E.,31 Pleasant St Crane Operator Watson,William A.,244 King St Salesman Wetzler,Robert T.,61 Highland Ave Vice President White,John J.,62 Church St Machinist White,William H.,123 Pleasant St Newspaper Man Whitley,Roger S.,1 1 Cedar Lane Architect Wilson,Robert I.,2 Spindrift Lane Commercial Artist Wright,John A.,6 Restrvoir Rd Engineer ELECTION OFFICERS AND TELLERS APPOINTED FOR THE YEAR 1969 Manuel A.Marks,Warden Marjorie Wilbur Anthony J.Rosano,Deputy Warden Margaret Stoughton Edward E.Tower,Clerk Louise A.I^lint Irma M.James,Deputy Clerk Frances R.Antoine Thomas M.Healy,Jr.,Inspector Domenic M.Baccari 15 Mary N.Grassie,Inspector Jeanne M.Sullivan Grace E.Bowser,Deputy Inspector Rosalie Fitzpatrick Robert A.Leonard,Deputy Inspector Margaret C.Hernan Thomas J.Silvia,Alternate Inspector Marjorie J.Emanuello Arthur L.Lehr,Jr.,Alternate Inspector Virginia F.Huntwork Ann E.Leonard,Alternate Deputy Frank E.Jason Inspector Joseph N.Patrolia Samuel Hassan,Alternate Deputy Dorothy C.Bjorkgren Inspector Geraldine McEwan Frances L.Marks Dorothy C.Morse Marjorie E.Antoine Barbara B.Williams Margaret E.Buckley Eileen M.Buckley Mamie F.Keegan Janice K.Woods Teresa M.Perroncello Mary Isabelle Ainslie Mary D.Migliaccio Jane B.Tilden Helena F.Enos TOWN CLERK'S REPORT Report Of The Annual Town Meeting Held March 1,1969 At the Annual Business Meeting held at the Joseph Osgood School at 2:00 P.M.,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 Town Clerk Charles A.Marks at 1:15 P.M.were Margaret Buckley,Mary Isabelle Ainslie,Barbara Williams,Marjorie Wilbur,Mar- garet C.Hernan and Mary N.Grassie. Tellers appointed by the Moderator and sworn in by the Town Qerk at 1:55 P.M.were Frank F.Jason,Edward F.Tower,Arthur L.Lehr,Jr., and Thomas J.Silvia. The number of voters present as checked on the incoming voting lists was 543. The meeting was called to order at 2:15 P.M.by Moderator Robert B.James and the Town Clerk proceeded to read the call of the meeting. The invocation was given by Reverend Joseph T.Brennan. ARTICLE 1.VOTED,unanimously by a voice vote,that the Se- lectmen be and hereby are authorized and directed to appoint all Town Officers not required to be elected by ballot. ARTICLE 2.VOTED,unanimously by a voice vote,that the re- ports of the various Town Officers as printed in the Annual Town Report for the year 1968 be and hereby are accepted. RESOLUTION BY ROGER B.COULTER RESOLVED WHEREAS,Robert B.James will not seek re-election as Moderator of the Town of Cohasset in 1969,and WHEREAS he has served with distinction in this office continuously for 29 years and has demonstrated qualities of integrity,fairness and de- votion to the best interests of the Town. 16 NOW THEREFORE,the Citizens of Cohasset who have been taught by his precept and encouraged by his example record their appreciation of his service and their regard for him personally by incorporating this Reso- lution in the proceedings of this Town Meeting. And the Town Clerk is instructed to send a suitable copy of this Resolution to Robert B.James. VOTED,unanimously by a voice vote,in the affirmative. ARTICLE 3.To hear the report of any committee heretofore chosen and act thereon. SCHOOL FACILITIES COMMITTEE reports progress and wishes to continue. VOTED,unanimously by a voice vote,that the report be accepted and the committee continue. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE reports progress and wishes to continue. VOTED,unanimously by a voice vote,that the report be accepted and the committee continue.^^ PUBLIC SEWERAGE SYSTEM STUDY COMMITTEE reports progress and wishes to continue. VOTED,unanimously by a voice vote,that the report be accepted and the committee continue. COMMITTEE TO CONSOLIDATE THE BEECHWOOD AND NORTH COHASSET FIRE STATIONS reports no progress and wishes to be discharged. VOTED,by a voice vote,that the committee be discharged. WATERSHED COMMITTEE reports progress and wish to continue. VOTED,unanimously by a voice vote,that the report be accepted and the committee continue. GOVERNMENT ISLAND STUDY COMMITTEE reports progress and wishes to continue. VOTED,unanimously by a voice vote,that the report be accepted and the committee continue. ARTICLE 4 To hear and act upon the report and recommendations of the Personnel Committee,G.Heyward Howkins and others and to see if the Town will vote to amend its Personnel Classification By-Law Sched- ule bv adopting,or amending and adopting and inserting and substituting the following schedule for the schedule heretofore adopted,or act on anything relating thereto. SCHEDULE NO.1 HOURLY SALARY SCHEDULE 1969 Pay Group Mi]i.Rate 1st Step ZndStep Max.Rate SI 2.12 2.19 2.26 2.33 82 2.19 2.26 2.33 2.47 S3 2.26 2.33 2.47 2.61 S4 2.33 2.47 2.61 2.76 S5 2.47 2.61 2.76 2.89 S6 2.61 2.76 2.89 3.04 S7 2.76 2.89 ANNUAL 3.04 3.19 17 Pay Group Mm.Rate 1st Step 2nd Step Max.Rate S8 6520 6765 6988 7221 S9 6950 7154 7355 7559 SIO 7349 7572 7794 8018 Sll 7660 7895 8131 8368 S12 8139 8394 8650 8908 S13 8368 8638 8907 9197 S14 8868 9233 9598 9960 S15 9165 9527 9892 10257 SCHEDULE NO.2 HOURLY AND ANNUAL Pay Group Min.Rate 1st Step 2nd Step Max.Rate PS9 3.58/7442 3.67/7627 3.76/7821 3.85/7995 PSll 3.89/8087 3.99/8301 4.09/8515 4.20/8730 PS12 4.25/8843 4.31/8976 4.43/9222 4.56/9466 PS15 9455 9785 10117 10448 SCHEDULE NO.3 HOURLY AND ANNUAL Pay Group Min.Rate 1st Step 2nd Step Max.Rate FS9 2.55/7442 2.62/7627 2.68/7821 2.75/7995 FSll 2.78/8087 2.85/8301 2.93/8515 3.00/8730 FS12 3.03/8843 3.08/8976 3.17/9222 3.25/9466 FS15 9455 9785 10117 10448 The annual pay is the standard The hourly pay is estimated to the nearest penny. SCHEDULE NO.4 HOURLY Wl 2.39 2.47 2.57 2.65 W2 2.54 2.63 2.72 2.81 W3 2.67 2.76 2.86 2.95 W4 2.81 2.89 2.97 3.08 W5 2.95 3.03 3.13 3.21 W6 3.04 3.15 3.22 3.32 W7 3.11 3.18 3.25 3.37 W8 3.13 3.21 3.29 3.41 W9 3.24 3.33 3.39 3.50 WIO 3.38 3.46 3.54 3.63 SCHEDULE NO.5 PART TIME POSrilON RATE Lineman Electrician —Licensed Lineman Electrician —Unlicensed Caretaker of Perkins Cemetery and Wadleigh Park Inspector of Slaughtering and animals Superintendent Recreation Fields 3.41 2.98 2.65 277.00 500.00 18 Clerk Veterans*Agent 830.00 Assistant Harbor Master 100.00 Member,Board of Registrars 206.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures 487.00 Superintendent Moth Department 5,109.00 Veteran's Agent 830.00 Constable —Per Notice 11.00 Intermittent Patrolman 3.13 Election Officers 1.94 Election Clerk 2.17 Election Warden 2.42 Casual Labor 2.39 Director of Civil Defense 310.50 Detective Duty Patrolman —Per Week 7.95 Intermittent Fireman 2.39 Superintendent Sewer Department --for Year 1969 1,000.00 Shellfish Constable 200.00 Professional (Library)3.00/Hr Pages (Library)L40/Hr Custodian (Library)3.11/Hr Executive Treasurer (Library)100.000/Yr. Small Parks &Small Parcels of Town Land 1,350.00 ALPHABETICAL LIST OF DEPARTMENTS Department Pay Group Schedule Hours Board of Assessors Clerk Typist S2 1 20 Clerk S6 1 35 Board of Health Health Agent SIO 1 Superintendent Town Dump Wl 4 Board of Selectmen Administrative Secretary S5 1 35 Cemetery Department Superintendent Woodside Cemetery Wl 4 Fire Department Fire Chief FS15 3 Deputy Chief FS12 3 56 Captain FSU 3 56 Private FS9 3 56 Harbor Department Harbor Master S8 1 Highway Department Working Foreman WIO 4 Heavy Equipment Operator W5 4 Laborer,Truck Driver W2 4 Laborer Wl 4 Police Department Police Chief PS15 2 Lieutenant PS12 2 40 Sergeant PSll 2 40 Patrolman PS9 2 40 Town Accountant Town Accountant S14 1 19 Clerk and Assistant Accountant S4 35 Clerk 82 20 Town Clerk Clerk 82 25 Town Commons —Caretaker Wl Town Hall —Custodian 88 60 Treasurer Assistant Treasurer and Clerk S4 35 Tree and Moth Department Working Foreman W6 Skilled Laborer Wl Water Department Superintendent Water Department 815 Working Foreman Water Dept.WIO Serviceman Water Department W8 Pumping Station Oi)erator &Analyst .W5 Utility Man W4 Water and Sewerage Department Clerk and Office Assistant 82 35 Wire Department Superintendent Wire Department F811 Library Chief Librarian 814 Assistant Librarian 87 35 Children's Librarian 87 23 General Assistant —II 82 35 General Assistant —I 81 10 Clerk —Typist 82 20 Professional Part Time Schedule Pages Part Time Schedule Custodian Part Time Schedule Executive Treasurer Part Time Schedule VOTED,by a voice vote,that the report and recommendations of the Personnel Committee with respect to amending the Personnel Qassi- fication By-Law Schedule be and hereby is accepted and said By-Law Schedule is hereby amended by inserting,adopting and substituting the following schedule for the schedule heretofore adopted. SCHEDULE SAME AS PRINTED ABOVE. ARTICLE 5.Voted,by a voice vote,that the report and recom- mendations of the Personnel Committee with respect to salaries of the Town Elected Officials be and hereby is accepted and the following salary schedule for elected oflScials be and hereby is adopted,accepted and sub- stituted for the schedule heretofore adopted. SALARY SCHEDULE ELECTED OFFICLiLS (For Information Only —Not Subject to Compensation Plan) 1969 ANNUAL RATES JOB TITLE 1969 Tree Warden 2,445.00 Town Clerk 2,202.00 20 Clerk,Board of Registrars 239.00 Highway Surveyor 8,080.00 Moderator 150.00 Town Collector 7,168.00 Town Treasurer 7.647.00 Board of Selectmen Chairman 1,100.00 Member 1,000.00 Board of Assessors Chairman 1,300.00 Member 1,200.00 ARTICLE 6.VOTED,by a voice vote/that this article be con- sidered covered and acted upon in one vote,that the sum of $3,064,776.02 be and hereby is raised and appropriated,$34,731.00 for salaries of elect- ed Town Oflficers that same being fixed as follows,in each case for the ensuing year,effected and retroactive to January 1,1969,and until the Annual Town Meeting in 1970,and $3,030,045.02 for mterest,maturing debt,charges,salaries,compensation,operations,maintenance,equipment, outlays,capital and otherwise,and expenses of the various departments, effective and retroactive as aforesaid,being recommended in all for the purpose itemized in subdivisions No.1 to No.49 inclusive as follows: 1 Moderator —Salary 150.00 la Advisory Committee Salary 500.00 Expenses 75.00 lb Planning Board Clerical Assistance 300.00 Expenses 410.00 Ic Personnel Committee —Expenses 115.00 Id Zoning Board of Appeals —Expenses 350.00 le Conservation Committee —Expenses 225.00 2 Selectmen Salaries 3,100.00 Office Salaries 5,531.72 Expenses 1,351.00 Capital outlay 294.00 3 Town Accoimtant Accountant Salary and Office Salaries 17,429.71 Expenses 1,142.00 3a Out of State Travel 150.00 4 Town Treasurer Salary 7,647.00 Office Salaries 5,936.00 Expenses 1,336.50 4a Out of State Travel 75.00 5 Town Collector Salary 7,168.00 Office Salaries 1,961,00 Expenses 1,271.00 6 Assessors Salaries 3,700.00 Office Salaries 8,256.91 Expenses 9,925.00 21 8 Law and Legal Counsel Salary 5,000.00 Expenses 36.00 9 Town Clerk Salary 2,202.00 Office Salaries 3,395.98 Expenses 1,025.50 10 Elections,Registrations and Town Meetings Salaries and Wages 3,286.00 Expenses 2,893.00 10a Engineering —Expenses 300.00 11 Town Hall Salary and Wages 7,539.44 Expenses 5,030.75 Capital Outlay 1,727.00 12 Police Department Chiefs Salary 10,311.26 Regular and Intermittent Patrolmen Salaries 128,532.92 Expenses 12,545.00 Capital Outlay 2,636.00 12a Out of State Travel 150.00 13 Fire Department Chief's Salary 10,448.00 Firefighters'Salaries and Wages 152,744.94 Paid Holidays 6,003.55 Call Men 6,875.00 Expenses 12,970.00 Capital Outlay 420.00 13a Out of State Travel 150.00 13b Police and Fire Headquarters Building Expenses 5,400.00 14 Hydrant Services 24,081.40 15 Wire Department Superintendent's Salary 8,730.00 Wages 7,721.04 Expenses 4,236.00 15a Out of State Travel 100.00 16 Sealing of Weights and Measures Salary 487.00 Expenses 48.00 17 Insect Pest Control Superintendent's Salary 5,109.00 Wages 5,955.32 Expenses 3,517.00 18 Tree Department Tree Warden Salary 2,445.00 Wages 7,106.02 Expenses 2,491.00 19 Civil Defense Salaries 460.50 Expenses 980.00 Shellfish Constable Salary 200.00 Expenses 250.00 22 20 Board of Health Health Agent's Salary 8,018.00 Expenses 4,250.00 20a Out of State Travel 50.00 21 Dental clinics for School Children 22 Inspection of Animals and Slaughtering Salary 277.00 Expenses 25.00 21a District Nurse and other Nursing Services 6,000.00 23 Refuse and Garbage Disposal —Town Dump Salary and Wages 9,075.72 Expenses 5,560.00 24 Sewer Department Superintendent 1,000.00 Salary and Wages 3,500.00 Expenses 4,040.00 Out of State Travel 150.00 Capital Outlay 960.00 25 Highways General Salary —Surveyor 8,080.00 Wages 46,011.42 Expenses 32,175.00 Capital Outlay 15,000.00 26 Snow and Ice Removal 30,000.00 27 Street Lighting 17,850.00 28 Municipal Garage —Expenses 1,300.00 29 Harbor Department Harbor Master 6^88.00 Wages 1,690.00 Expenses 2,440.00 Capital Outlay 1,000.00 32 Veterans Services Directors Salary 830.00 Office Salary 830.00 Expenses 100.00 Assistance 10,000.00 33 Schools School Committee 1,315.00 Superintendent's Office 35,482.00 Supervision 31,100.00 Principals 90,713.00 Teaching 1,014,379.00 Textbooks 20,994.00 Library 37,840.00 Audio Visual 6,298.00 Guidance 35,322.00 Psycho Logical 1,500.00 Television 966.00 Attendance 425.00 Health 16,423.00 Operation Buses 19,481.00 Maintenance Buses 5,350.00 Contract Buses 28,560.00 Athletics 25,853.00 Student Activities 3,897.00 23 Custodial Heating Utilities Grounds Maintenance Buildings Maintenance Equipment Small Equipment Alteration Buildings Acquisition Equipment Replacement Equipment 108,010.00 14,700.00 19,000.00 2,700.00 16,910.00 3,275.00 381.00 600.00 20,617.00 4,322.00 $1,566,413.00 I Less receipts available to School Comm.—27,238.00 : Net amount to be raised School lunches —Salary and Wages Expenses 1,539,175.00 34,070.00 61,875.00 95,945.00 Less Receipts and Federal Grants 74,555.00 Net amount to be raised 33b Out of State Travel —Expenses 33f Maintenance of State Aided Vocational education 34 Libraries Salaries and Wages Expenses 21,390.00 1,600.00 2,400.00 31,412.00 15,125.00 46,537.00 Less Anticipated income 3,260.00 Net amount to be raised 43,277.00 35 Parks and Recreation —Town Commons and parks salaries and wages 9,122.16 Expenses 1,145.00 35a Recreation Committee —Salaries and Wages 3,653.50 Expenses 2,000.00 Capitol Outlay 3,365.00 39a Pensions —Retirement fund —to County System 40,534.43 Non-Contributory Pensions 9,495.20 39 Memorial Day and other celebrations 1,175.00 39b Damages to persons and personal property 250.00 39c Municipal Insurance and Surety Bonds 29,882.00 39g Employees'Group Insurance 33,996.56 40 Town Reports 2,665.00 42 Unclassified and Miscellaneous 320.00 44 Town Buildings Expenses 1,620.00 Capital Outlay 3,400.00 45 Parking Places —Maintenance 700.00 47 Cemeteries Superintendent's Wages — From Appropriation 4,833.60 Wages 1,696.00 Expenses 679.00 Veterans'Graves 1,575.00 48 Maturing Debt and Interest 24 Interest School Debt 106,161.84 Police and Fire Headquarters 4,030.00 Anticipation of Revenue 22,667.00 Anticipation of Highway Reimbursement 1,540.00 Sewerage 13,440.00 49 Maturing Debt Schools (237,796.00 Less 6,646.69)231,149.31 Police and Fire Headquarters 10,000.00 Sewerage 20,000.00 46 Water Department Superintendent 9,786.62 Wages 49,716.20 Expenses 33,085.00 Capital Outlay 4,600.00 46a Interest 7,139.00 46b Maturing Debt 36,000.00 46c Employees Group Insurance and retirement 4,372.00 RESOLUTION BY DOCTOR SCHWAB THAT the 1969 Town Meeting inform the Brockton Edison Com- pany they appreciate with thanks the effort and hard work done by the crews day and night to restore power to the many homes in Cohasset. VOTED unanimously by a voice vote in the aflfirmative. VOTED unanimously by a voice vote,that this meeting be adjourned at 5:30 P.M.and reconvene on Monday,March 3,1969 at the Joseph Osgood School at 8:00 P.M. ARTICLE 7.VOTED Unanimously by a voice vote,that the Town Treasurer,with the approval of the Selectmen,be and hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue for the financial years beginning January 1,1969 and January 1,1970 in accord- ance with the provisions of General Laws,Chapter 44,Sec.4 or as amended,and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year,in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 44,Sec.17 or as amended. ARTICLE 8.Voted,by a voice vote,that the sum of $905.85 be and hereby is appropriated from available cash in the Treasury being the unexpended balance of the Dog Fund received from the County for dog licenses,in accordance with Chapter 140,Section 172 of the General Laws,to be expended for the support of the public schools. ARTICLE 9.Voted,unanimously by a voice vote,that there be and hereby is appropriated from available funds in the Treasury for the use of the assessors in fixing the tax rate for the enusing year,a sum not ex- ceeding $65,000.00 as the Asssessors in their discretion may determine advisable. 25 ARTICLE 10.Voted,unanimously by a voice vote,that the sum of $23,759.39 be appropriated from overlay surplus and $1,240.61 from available funds in the Treasury for the establishment of a reserve fund for the year 1969. ARTICLE 11.Voted,by a voice vote,that the sum of $1,450.00 be and hereby is raised and appropriated for the purpose of maintaining during the ensuing year,the mosquito control works and improvement of low lands and swamps as estimated and certified by the State Reclamation Board in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 112,Acts of 1931. ARTICLE 12.Voted,by a voice vote,that the Town of Cohasset, acting under the jurisdiction and provisions of Chapter 252 of the General Laws as amended,join in the South Shore Mosquito Control Project in conjunction with the City of Quincy,and other towns joining therein and that the sum of $4,700.00 be and hereby is raised and appropriated for the purpose of paying Cohasset's share thereof,the funds to be paid to the Massachusetts Reclamation Board in the discretion of the Board of Selectmen if sufficient other municipalities join to justify such action. ARTICLE 13.Voted,by a voice vote,that the sum of $1,435.00 be and hereby is raised and appropriated to be used with the balance of prior unexpended appropriations for the Town's proportionate cost for the control of insect,vegetable and animal life in Strait's Pond for 1969 as advised by the State Reclamation Board and as provided by Chapter 557 of the Acts of 1955 as amended. ARTICLE 14.Voted,by a voice vote,that the sum of $45,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated from available funds in the Treasury for the Stabilization Fund, ARTICLE 15.Voted,unanimously by a voice vote,that the Town assume liability in the manner provided by Section 29 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws,as amended by Chapter 5,Acts of 1955,for all damages that may be incurred by work to be performed by the Department of Public Works of Massachusetts for the improvements development,main- tenance and protection of tidal and non-tidal rivers and streams,harbors, tide-waters,foreshores,and shores along a public beach outside of Boston Harbor,including the Merrimack and Connecticut Rivers,in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws,and authorize the Selectmen to execute and deliver a bond of indemnity therefor to the Commonwealth. ARTICLE 16.Voted by a voice vote,that the sum of $17,976.00 be and hereby is raised and appropriated for the use of the South Shore Regional School District for 1969 to pay Cohasset's share of assessment for the South Shore Regional School District. ARTICLE 17.Voted unanimously by a voice vote,that the sum 26 of $1,460.00 be and hereby is raised from available funds in the Treasury for library maintenance,this sum being received from the State Aid for Free Public Libraries in accordance with General Laws,Chapter 44,Sec- tion 53 and Chapter 78,Section 19A. ARTICLE 18.Voted by a voice vote,that the Town vote to amend the Town of Cohasset,Massachusetts Personnel Classification and Com- pensation Plan By-Law by striking out Paragraph 3 of Section 2;Appli- cation and Coverage of Part I;GENERAL so that said Section 2 shall read: Section 2:Application and Coverage The provisions of this By-Law shall apply to all positions in the Town, except as follows: 1 . Those filled by general election 2.Those under the control of the School Committee Nothing herein,however,shall prohibit reference to this By-Law for assistance in determining the compensation and benefits of Town Em- ployees not covered by the By-Law,said amendment to be effective as of January 1,1969. ARTICLE 19.MOVED that the Town vote to amend the Per- sonnel Classification and Compensation Plan By-Law,which amendment is to be effective as of January 1,1969,by adding at the end of the Classification of Police Department the following paragraph: Full time members of the Police Department are hereby granted longevity payments of $75.00 for each five years of service on the Police force up to a maimum of twenty years of service and to raise and/or appropriate a sum of $1,800.00 therefor. Motion defeated by a voice vote in the negative. At 5:40 P.M.the meeting was adjourned until Monday,March 3, 1969,at 8:00 P.M. Monday,March 3,1969 At 8:00 P.M.,Moderator Robert B.James called the meeting to order. VOTED unanimously by a voice vote,that the meeting be adjourned because of a lack of a quorum and that said meeting be re-convened at the Joseph Osgood School on Tuesday,March 4,1969,at 8:00 P.M. Tuesday,March 4,1969 Checkers previously appointed by the Selectmen reported for work at 7:15 P.M. The Moderator opened the meeting at 8:20 P.M.The number of 27 voters present as checked on the incoming voting lists was 295. ARTICLE 20.Voted by a voice vote,that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,500.00 for reconstruction and resurfacing of existing sidewalks in need thereof. RESOLUTION BY GEORGE W.MC LAUGHLIN RESOLVED:That the Selectmen be and hereby are directed to appoint a Committee to prepare and submit to a Special Town Meeting, to be called at the earliest practicable opportunity,but in any event no later than June 30,1969,a revised and updated Zoning By-Law,designed to meet and help solve the problems presently faced by the Town. Voted,unanimously by a voice vote in the afiBrmative. ARTICLE 21.Voted unanimously by a voice vote,that the sum of $6,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated for Maintenance of Highways under Chapter 90 of the General Laws and to meet said appropriation $2,000.00 be and hereby is raised and appropriated to meet the Town's share thereof;to meet the State and County share thereof that the Treas- urer,with the approval of the Selectmen,be and hereby is authorized to borrow $4,000.00 by temporary loan and to issue a note therefore in accordance with Section 6 A Chapter 44 of the General Laws in anticipa- tion of reimbursement from the State and County of their share thereof. ARTICLE 22.Voted by a voice vote,that the sum of $19,586.85 be and hereby is appropriated for Chapter 90 Highway Construction for Ehn Street,and Forest Avenue,and to meet said appropriation $4,896.71 be and hereby is raised and appropriated to meet the Town's share thereof;to meet the State and County share thereof that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen,be and hereby is authorized to bor- row $14,690.14 by temporary loan and to issue a note therefor in ac- cordance with Section 6A,Chapter 44 of the General Laws in anticipation of reimbursement from the State and County of their sheire thereof. MOTION BY GILBERT S.TOWER Moved that the Selectmen be authorized to name streets for which Chapter 90 Construction money is requested by the town,at the meeting in September 1969 at which towns make their request for Chapter 90 money for 1970. Defeated by a voice vote in the negative. ARTICLE 23.Voted by a voice vote,that the sum of $5,000.00 be and hereby is raised and appropriated for the reconstruction,resurfac- ing,and installation of necessary drainage on Ash Street. ARTICLE 24.Voted unanimously by a voice vote,that the Town accept Section 5 of Chapter 616 of the Acts of 1967 and that the sum of 28 $7681.76 be and hereby is appropriated from funds received or to bo received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in accordance with Chapter 616 of the Acts of 1967,Section 5 for the reconstruction,re- surfacing and installation of necessary drainage on highways. ARTICLE 25.Voted by a voice vote,that the Town vote to raise and appropriate a sum of $2,500.00 for the clearance of brooks and streams. ARTICLE 26.MOVED,that the Town hereby authorizes its Treasurer to act as Town Collector in accordance with the provisions of General Laws Chapter 41,Section 1,and that commencing with the Town election in 1970,the Town shall ballot on the election of a Treas- urer-Collector,such individual when elected to serve for a term of three years. The Moderator called for a voice vote and was in doubt.A hand vote was then called and the motion was defeated,135 voting yes and 137 voting no. ARTICLE 27.MOVED that the Selectmen are directed to include in 1970 and subsequent Town budgets under the category of Town En- gineer-Engineering,such sum or sums sufficient for the use of themselves and such other Boards and Departments as may request the same,as will provide for any and all engineering and technical assistance required by the various Boards and Departments,the Selectmen to have the direction of the expenditures of such sums. Voted by a voice vote,in the negative. ARTICLE 28.Voted by a voice vote,that this meeting favors the operation of Town Public Works by the consolidation and coordina- tion of all such operations in a Public Works Department m accordance with General Laws Chapter 41,Sections 69c through 69f or through such modification thereof as may be suitable for the Town and that the Committee appointed to study the administration of Town affairs is in- structed to submit detailed plans and articles to implement the creation of such a department for the Annnual Town meeting in 1970. ARTICLE 29.MOVED that the Town hereby accepts the pro- visions of General Laws Chapter 41,Section 23 A authorizing and em- powering the Selectmen to appoint an Executive Secretary to serve in accordance with the provisions thereof. Voted by a voice vote,in the negative, RESOLUTION BY WILLIAM MONTUORI RESOLVED that the Selectmen acting as the chief executive branch of town government establish a coordinating committee with said com- mittee consisting of a member from each of the regulatory boards,such 29 as health,conservation,plannmg,highway surveyor and others for the purpose of evaluating and coordinating their current activities and for proposing future activities that may be required for the overall public interest.Voted,by a hand vote in the affirmative,yes,154 to no,97. ARTICLE 30.Voted by a voice vote,that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,000.00 to accomplish necessary repairs to the stone-masonry work on Lawrence Wharf,so-called,continuing to the Veterans'Memorial Park,so-called. ARTICLE 31.Voted by a voice vote,that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,000.00 as the Town's share for a pre- liminary survey of all stone-masonry walls in Cohasset Harbor,in the vicinity of the "Cove",said survey to be made by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Waterways under the provisions of Gen- eral Laws Chapter 91. ARTICLE 32.Voted unanimously by a voice vote,that the Town vote to amend Article 21 of the By-Laws of the Town of Cohasset by striking the words "the size and specifications for"in the first sentence of Paragraph 2 section II so that same shall read as follows:"The Harbor Master shall prepare regulations governing moorings,their hardware and pennants,and shall submit the same to the Selectmen for approval". ARTICLE 33.Voted unanimously by a voice vote,that the Town vote to amend Article 21 of the By-Laws of the Town of Cohasset by adding to Section II an additional paragraph following paragraph 9 as follows: Any mooring placed within the limits of Cohasset Harbor in violation of the foregoing provisions may be removed by the Harbor Master at the expense of the owner if the owner shall fail to remove the same after notice in writing from the Harbor Master. ARTICLE 34.Voted by a voice vote,that the Town vote to create a Council on Agmg and to adopt the following By-Law in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40 Section 8 B as amended of the General Laws (Ter.Ed.)of Massachusetts. Section 1.The Board of Selectmen shall appoint a Council on Aging for the purpose of co-ordinating or carrying out programs designed to meet the problems of the aging in cooperation with programs of the Com- mission on Aging established under Chapter 6,Section 73 of the General Laws. Section 2.The Board of Selectmen shall appoint the Council on Aging consisting of nine (9)members.Upon acceptance of this by-law, the Board shall appoint three (3)members for three (3)years,three (3) members for two (2)years and three (3)members for one (1)year.There- after,each member shall be appointed for a three (3)year term.The members of the Council shall serve without pay. 30 Section 3.Whenever a vacancy shall occur in the membership of the Council,by reason of death,resignation,inability to act or for any other reason,the vacancy shall be fiUed by appointment by the Selectmen for the remainder of the term. Section 4.The Council on Aging at its first annual meeting and there- after,annually in April of each year,shall elect from its membership a President,Vice President,Secretary and Treasurer.Each officer shall hold office until the next annual election.In the event a vacancy occurs in any of the offices above,the Council shall hold a special meeting for the purpose of electing one of its members to fill such vacancy. Section 5.The Council shall prepare and submit an annual report of its activities to the Town and shall send a copy thereof to the Commission on Aging. Section 6.The Council may appoint such clerks and other employees as it may require. ARTICLE 35.Voted by a hand vote,yes,190 to no,54,that the Town vote to raise and appropriate under the authority of Massachusetts General Laws (Ter.Ed.)Chapter 40,Section 5 (49)the sum of $350.00 for the purpose of coordinating or conducting programs dealing with problems of the aging and to promote facilities for the health,education, welfare and recreation of the aging. ARTICLE 36.Voted by a voice vote,that the Town vote under Massachusetts General Laws (Ter.Ed)Chapter 121,Section 26K,as amended,to establish a Housing Authority and in that connection to make any and all determinations and declarations deemed necessary or desirable. RESOLUTION BY JOHN CURLEY Be it resolved that the Board of Selectmen be authorized and directed to solicit invitations for bid quotations and or proposals on a schedule of coverages of town municipal casualty and employees group insurance to be prepared and approved by the Insurance Advisory Board. VOTED by a voice vote in the affirmative to accept this resolution. ARTICLE 37,Voted by a voice vote,that the Town vote to rescind the action taken by the 1964 Town Meeting under Article 40 wherein the vote was as follows: Voted unanimously by a voice vote,that the sum of $6,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated and transferred from the sale of Cemetery Lots Fund;Woodside for the improvement of Woodside Cemetery including filling,grading and installing of a 2 face fixed stone wall approximately 470 feet long to match existing stone wall. ARTICLE 38.Voted unanimously by a voice vote,that the Town 31 vote that the sum of $4,000.00 be appropriated and transferred from Sale of Cemetery Lots Fmids;Woodside for the improvement and enlargement of Woodside Cemetery,including,but not restricted to the cutting of trees, removal of stumps,laying out of lots,constructing paths and avenues, and embellishing the grounds,and engineemg services and contingencies in connection therewith,and or anything relating thereto. ARTICLE 39.Voted unanimously by a voice vote,that the Town approve a petition for the enactment by the general court of a special law providing for the reimbursement of the Town of Cohasset and certain other towns for loss of taxes on land on which the former United States Naval Ammunitin Depot was located,which land is now owned by the Commonwealth and held by the Department of Natural Resources for recreational and conservation purposes. ARTICLE 40.Moved that the sum of $1,250.00 be and hereby is appropriated from available funds in the custody of the Treasurer, Veterans Memorial Park Fund and that $6,250.00 be and hereby is raised and appropriated to obtain and set in place a bronze honor roll to be located at the Veterans'Memorial Park,so-called,and to remove the honor roll presently located at the Town Common. Motion Defeated by a unanimous voice vote in the negative. ARTICLE 41.Voted by a voice vote,that the Town vote to es- tablish as a Town Way and accept the layout of Old Coach Road as laid out by the Selectmen and shown on plan and layout on file in the Town Clerk's office;authorize the Selectmen to acquire by eminent domain or otherwise such rights,titles and easements in such land as is necessary therefor and to accomplish said purpose;and the sum of $50.00 be and hereby is appropriated. ARTICLE 42.Voted by a voice vote,that the Board of Selectmen be and hereby is authorized to appoint a Committee of five citizens to make a comprehensive study of all town buildings. ARTICLE 43.Voted by a voice vote,that the Town vote to trans- fer and appropriate from available funds the sum of $1,333.18 represent- ing the unexpended balance of the Bond issue for the construction of Fire and Police Headquarters Building to enable the Fire and Police Head- quarters Building on Elm Street to be tied into the municipal sewerage treatment plant by laying out,constructing,installing and connecting sewer pipes and/or lines from said building to a receiving manhold on Elm Street. ARTICLE 44.Voted unanimously by a voice vote,that the Town accept Section 16A of Chapter 54 of the Massachusetts General Laws (ter.Ed.)which section reads as follows:"In any city or town which ac- cepts this section,if the warden,clerk,or inspector,or the deputy of any 32 such officer,if any,is not present at the opening of the polls,the city or Town Clerk may appoint a person to fill such vacancy who shall be an enrolled voter of the same political party as the absent officer,if any competent person enrolled in such party is present and willing to serve." ARTICLE 45.Voted unanimously by a voice vote,that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of five thousand dollars (5,000.00) to aid in celebrating the two hundredth anniversary of the incorporation of Cohasset as a Town,the same to be expended under the direction of the Bicentennial Committee. ARTICLE 46.Voted by a voice vote,that the Town raise and ap- propriate the sum of $2,800.00 to be expended by the Recreation Commis- sion to conduct a ten (10)week (5 days per week)Summer program for the children of the town,ages 4 through 12. ARTICLE 47.Voted by a hand vote yes,113,to No,87,that the sum of $6,400.00 be and hereby is raised and appropriated to the use of the School Facilities Committee during the ensuing year for engaging engineers and/or professional consultants to conduct feasibility studies, to engage appraisers and for any other use relating to the study of future school sites and their recommendation thereof to a future town meeting. ARTICLE 48.To see what sum of money the Town will vote to raise and/or appropriate for the construction and operation of all or any part of a system or systems of sewerage or sewage disposal as provided in Chapter 65 of the Acts of 1962 and to determine how said money shall be raised,whether by transfer from available funds,taxation,by borrowing or otherwise,or act on anything relating thereto. Voted,unanimously by a voice vote,that this article be indefinitely postponed. MOVED AND VOTED unanimously by a voice vote at 11:50 p.m. that this meeting be adjourned until Saturday,March 8,1969 at 8:00 A.M.for the Election of Town Officials. Respectfully submitted ATTEST:CHARLES A.MARKS,Town Clerk ELECTION OF MARCH 8,1969 The Town Clerk read the Warrant. To cast and/or give in their votes upon the Official Ballot for the following Officers: Moderator for three years;One Selectman for three years;One Assessor for three years;Highway Surveyor for three years;Two members of the School Committee for three years each;One member of the Board of 33 Health for three years;Three Trustees of the Cohasset Free Public Library for three years each;One member of the Planning Board for five years; One Water Commissioner for three years;One member of the Recreation Commission for five years,and One member of the South Shore Regional School Committee for three years. The Polls for the reception of ballots will be kept open until 6:00 P.M. and for such further time as the voters present by vote shall determine,but in no case after 8:00 P.M. The Polls were opened at 8:00 o'clock A.M.by Moderator Robert B. James.Proceeded to vote for Town Officers on the Official Ballot. At 6:00 P.M.a motion was made,seconded and voted that the polls be closed. The ballot box registered 2097.The Ballot Check List at entrance had 1930 names checked and the ballot box check list at exit had 1930 names checked.The Election Officers counted all ballots cast and there were 1930 regular ballots cast and 167 absentee ballots cast making a total of 2097 ballots cast. The vote was declared at 10:00 P.M.At 10:15 P.M.a motion was made,seconded and so voted that this meeting be dissolved. Respectfully submitted, CHARLES A.MARKS,Town Qerk MODERATOR FOR THREE YEARS Richard D.Leggat 835 Robert L.Pennington 89 David E.Place 1157 Blanks 16 SELECTMAN FOR THREE YEARS Arthur L.Qark 1798 Scattering 4 Blanks 295 ASSESSOR FOR THREE YEARS Robert V.Jackson 429 Michael C.Patrolia 693 Warren S.Pratt 903 Blanks 72 HIGHWAY SURVEYOR FOR THREE YEARS Louis C.Bailey,Jr 1793 Scattering 1 Blanks 303 TRUSTEES COHASSET FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THREE YEARS SheHa S.Evans 1680 Donald R.Hammonds 1560 Bettina H.Pratt 1605 Blanks 1446 BOARD OF HEALTH FOR THREE YEARS William J.Montuori 1693 Blanks 404 PLANNING BOARD FOR FIVE YEARS Lawrence D.Ainslie 1724 Blanks 373 WATER COMMISSIONER FOR THREE YEARS Henry W.Ainslie,Jr 1748 Blanks 349 34 SCHOOL COMMITTEE FOR SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL THREE YEARS SCHOOL COMMITTEE Louis N.Simeone 957 FOR THREE YEARS EUen P.Smith 1447 John A.Geary 1743 Sumner Smith,Jr 1136 Blanks 354 Scattering 1 Blanks 653 RECREATIONAL COMMISSION FOR FIVE YEARS William G.O'Brien 1681 Blanks 416 REPORT OF THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING HELD DECEMBER 1,1969 At the Special Business Meeting held at the Joseph Osgood School at 8:00 o'clock P.M.,December 2,1969,the following articles were con- tained in the Warrant and acted upon as recorded: Checkers previously appointed for entrance by the Selectmen and sworn in by Town Clerk Charles A.Marks at 7:15 P.M.were Mary Fiori, Margaret Buckley,Isabelle Ainslie,Mary N.Grassie,Barbara Williams, and Margaret C.Hernan. Tellers appointed by the Moderator and sworn in by the Town Clerk at 7:15 P.M.were Frank E.Jason,Arthur L.Lehr Jr.,Thomas J.Silvia, and Edward E.Tower. The number of voters present as checked on the incoming voting lists was 519. The meeting was opened at 8:15 P.M.by Moderator David E.Place and the Town Clerk proceeded to read the call of the meeting. The invocation was given by Rev.Edward T.Atkinson. ARTICLE 1.VOTED By a hand vote YES 405 to NO 1,that the sum of $2,500.00 be and hereby is apppropriated from available funds in the Treasury to aid in celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the In- corporation of Cohasset as a town,the same to be expended under the directions of the Bicentennial Committee and to be added to the sum appropriated under Article 45 of the 1969 Annual Town Meeting. ARTICLE 2.VOTED By a voice vote that the foUowing sums of money be and hereby are appropriated from available funds in the Town Treasury: $2,000.00 to Highway Department for snow removal 1,000,00 to Department of Veterans Assistance 1,122.97 to Tree Department for wages 35 300.00 to Elections and Registrations for wages 1,500.00 to Elections and Registrations expenses ARTICLE 3.VOTED By a voice vote,that the sum of $7,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated from available water surplus for the pur- pose of conducting a perimeter land survey and furnishing a land plan acceptable for recording at the registry of deeds to describe a tract of land that will circumscribe the limits of a proposed water supply reservoir on the Aaron River in the Beechwood Section of the Town; Said survey and plan to establish,stake out,and set forth the projx)sed shore line of the reservoir,metes and bounds of the above mentioned tract of land and necessary permanent bounds. RESOLUTION BY GLEN A.PRATT RESOLVED:That a committee be appointed by the moderator to study and propose a fitting memorial to those Cohasset men who have given their lives in the service of their country during the period known as the Viet Nam conflict. The committee to make a preliminary report of progress to the annual meeting in March 1970. VOTED By a voice vote. ARTICLE 4.VOTED By a voice vote,that the Town accept as a gift with thanks,from Hector J.Pelletier,a parcel of land on Sankey Road for municipal purposes,which parcel is bounded and described as follows: Easterly:by land now or formerly of Home Owner's Loan Corporation, Bertha E.Freeman,Clarence S.Reddy and Albert E.Grassie,382.59 feet; Southerly:by Lot 17A 129.58 feet;Sankey Road 40 feet;and by Lot 8A 131.13 feet; Westerly:by land now or formerly of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston and William McGaw,453.25 feet; Northerly:by the James River. Said parcel is shown as Lots 9A and 18A on a plan drawn by Lewis W.Perkins,Engineer,dated August 3,1938 as modified and approved by Land Court filed m the Land Registration Office as No.16584D,a copy of a portion of which is filed in Norfolk Registry District with Cer- tificate No.22437,sheets 1 and 2,Vol.113. ARTICLE 5.VOTED by a voice vote,that the town authorize and direct the Board of Selectmen to appoint an Insurance Committee, the number and qualifications of members of the committee to be at the discretion of the Board of Selectmen;that the committee shall advise the Board of Selectmen in all insurance matters;and that the Board of Select- men shall be required to receive competitive bids for the costs of all insurance coverage,said system of competitive bidding shall be in opera- tion on or before the calendar year 1971. 36 ARTICLE 6.REPORT OF THE COHASSET PLANNING BOARD ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE EXISTING ZONING CODE AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 6 OF CHAPTER 40A OF THE GENERAL LAWS. At the 1969 Annual Town Meeting a committee to consider changes in the Zoning By-Law to "broaden the tax base"was created by resolution. Said committee having been duly appointed and having prepared a new zoning code,the Planning Board held a hearing,as required by Section 6 of Chapter 40A of the general laws,on November 4,1969,at 8 P.M., at the Cohasset Town Hall after the required advertisement of the hearing with the text of the proposed change fully set forth in the South Shore Mirror.Some 80 persons were present at the hearing.After the Zoning Committee had explained the proposed changes in the code and map, the hearing was thrown open to questions and comments.At about 10 P.M.all speakers having been heard,the hearing was dissolved. On November 5,1969,the Planning Board held one of it regular bi- monthly meetings at which,a quorum being present,approval of the general zoning map and the flood plain zone map was Voted. Subsequent to the hearing and based on some suggestions of the hearing attendants,the Zoning Committee made some slight changes in the amend- ment proposed. The Planning Board is not the sponsor of the amendment before the meeting tonight.Nor is it required to be since this amendment has not been considered in the past two years.The Planning Board,however,does feel that the code should be constantly examined and changed as needed and hence wants this amendment to be exposed to the sharp scrutiny of Town Meeting and after careful consideration to be accepted or rejected. The amendment does away with 40,000 sq.ft.zones entirely,the largest new zone being 30,000 sq.ft.Side line distances,set-back,and back yard depths are specified.The map shows an enlargement of the Chief Justice Gushing business zone by increasing the depth on the West side.A light industry district and small flood plain area are included and Garden Type apartments are provided for.Regulations controlling earth removal and public display of junk are included. The amendment is more restrictive of the general uses of the property of home owners.More factors are controlled making enforcement more in- volved and more difficult.The Appeal Board would be busier;the Plan- ning Board,Board of Health and Conservation Commission would be consulted in Appeal Board considerations. The Planning Board takes the position that the nature of the Town wiU be,and properly should be,in the hands of its citizens and that the vote on this amendment will go a long way toward directing the future aspect of the Town and its economy as development proceeds. A "yes"vote of 2/3 rds of those voting will be required to pass the amendment. 37 Slight errors in the printing of the zoning map necessitates four slight changes: First,the section marked RA adjacent to Bassing Beach should read RB. Second,Howe should read HaU. Third,to perfect location of Aaron River Road and Flintlock Ridge Road on zoning map to more accurately show these Roads as they are shown on the Subdivision Plan of Land in Co- hasset,dated June 14,1966,recorded with Norfolk Deeds as Plans No.276,277 and 278 or 1967 in Plan Book 222. Fourth,in the map legend the symbol "State,,Municipal and Reser- vation Land"should be stricken. We recommend that the Map as hereby corrected be accepted for action in connection with the proposed zoning amendment,which is also recom- mended. Respectfully submitted, NORMAN W.BROWN LAWRENCE D.AINSLIE NATHAN W.BATES JOHN H.BARRETT GILBERT S.TOWER Amendment to Article 6. MOVED:that the Town amend its existing Zoning By-Law and Zoning Map by deleting the same in their entirety and substituting therefore a new Zoning By-Law and new Zoning Map including Flood Plain Zone Map as follows:(as printed deleting Section 4 B 3) VOTED BY A HAND VOTE,YES 196 NO 149 ARTICLE 6.VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED. VOTED by a hand vote in the Affirmative YES 330 to NO 25 that the Town amend its existing Zoning By-Law and Zoning Map by deleting the same in their entirety and substituting therefore a new Zoning By-Law and new Zoning Map as corrected including Flood Zone Map,as follows: ARTICLE 6. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING BY-LAW FOR THE TOWN OF COHASSET,MASSACHUSETTS Purpose A.By-Law to promote the health,safety,convenience and welfare of the inhabitants,and to facilitate the adequate provision of transporta- tion,water,sewerage,parks,schools,and other public requirements;to accomplish the most appropriate use of land,and to conserve the value 38 of land and buildings by districting the Town and regulating land use therein;to protect and preserve the outstanding characteristics and natural beauty of the Town with due consideration given to the geography, topography and history of Cohasset. Section 1.Establishment of Districts. A.TYPES OF DISTRICTS. For the purposes of this By-Law,the Town of Cohasset is hereby divided into the following types of districts,which shall be known,in order of general restrictiveness,beginning with the most restrictive as: Residence C Districts Residence B Districts Residence A Districts Business Districts Light Industry Districts B.LOCATION OF DISTRICTS. Said districts are located and bounded as shown on the map entitled "Zoning District Map of the Town of Cohasset,Massachusetts,"dated October 1,1969 and filed,together with any and all amendments thereto subsequently adopted,in the office of the Town Qerk.Said map,together with all explanatory matter thereon and amendments thereto,is hereby incorporated in and made part of this By-Law,and is hereinafter re- ferred to as the "Zoning Map." C.BOUNDARIES OF DISTRICTS. The location of the boundary lines of the districts shown upon the Zoning Map shall be determined as follows: 1.Where the district boundary line follows a stream,pond or other body of water,said boundary line shall be construed to be at the thread or channel of the stream,or at the limit of the jurisdiction of the town. 2.Where the boundary lines are shown upon said map within the street lines of public or private ways,the center lines of such ways shall be the boundary lines. 3.Where a boundary line is shown outside of the lines of a street or railroad and approximately parallel thereto,such boundary line shall be deemed parallel to the exterior line thereof;and where a figure is placed upon the Zoning Map between such boundary line and the street or railroad,it indicates the distance in feet of such boundary line from such exterior line (measured at right angles thereto,unless otherwise designated). 4.Where a boundary line is shown approximately on the location of a property or lot line and the exact location of the boundary line is not indicated by means of a figure or otherwise,then the property or lot line shall be the boundary line. 5.In any case not covered by the other provisions of this para- 39 graph,the location of a boundary line shall be determined by the distance in feet,if given,from other lines upon the Zoning Map ,or if distances are not given,then by the scale of the Zoning Map. D.LOTS IN MORE THAN ONE DISTRICT Where a district boundary line divides a lot laid out and duly re- corded prior to the effective date of the establishment of such boundary, the regulations applying to the less restricted district may be con- sidered as extending not more than fifty (50)feet into the portion of the lot in the more restricted district,but only if the lot has frontage on a street in the less restricted district;provided,however,the Board of Appeals may,as a special exception,authorize the increase of this dis- tance to not more than two hundred (200)feet subject to the general provisions hereinafter set forth for authorizing additional uses in the less restricted district in question. Section lA.Special Flood Plain And Watershed Protection Zone A.ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONE. 1.In addition to the districts hereinbefore set forth,a special zone is hereby established to be known as:Flood Plain Zone. This zone is located as shown on the map entitled "Additional Zoning Map Showing Flood Plain Zone,Town of Cohasset,"dated June 10,1963,modified by Edwin A.Young,R.L.S..,October 1,1969,and filed in the office of the Town Clerk,which map,together with all explan- atory matter thereon and amendments thereto,is hereby incorporated in and made a part of this By-Law,and is hereinafter referred to as the "Flood Plain Map." 2.For the purposes of this By-Law,the Flood Plain Zone shall be considered as super-imposed on the other districts existing in the same area as shown on the Zoning Map and any building,structure or land included within the Flood Plain Zone shall also be deemed to be within the particular district in which it is located,as shown on the Zoning Map, and subject to all the restrictions and regulations thereof (in addition to those set forth in this Section). 3.The location of the boundary lines of the Flood Plain Zone as shown on the Flood Plain Map shall be determined in the same manner as hereinbefore set forth for determining the location of boundary lines of the districts shown on the Zoning Map. B.SPECIAL PERMIT REQUIRED. 1.In the Flood Plain Zone,no building or structure shall be con- structed or used,and no land shall be filled,excavated or otherwise changed in grade except pursuant to a special permit therefor issued by the Board of Appeals as hereinafter provided. 2.Any application for such special permit shall be submitted to the Board of Appeals.The application shall be accompanied by a plan of the premises in question,submitted in triplicate,showing:(i)the 40 boundaries and dimensions of the lot (ii)the location,dimensions,and elevations of existing and proposed buildings and structures thereon, (iii)the existing contours of the land and any proposed changes therefrom, and (iv)such other information as is deemed necessary by the Board of Appeals to indicate the complete physical characteristics of the proposed construction and/or grading. C.REFERENCE TO OTHER BOARDS Within ten (10)days after receipt of the application for a special permit for construction and/or grading in the Flood Plain Zone,the Board of Appeals shall transmit copies thereof,together with copies of the accompanying plan,to the Board of Health,the Planning Board and the Conservation Commission.All such Boards may,in their discretion, investigate the application and report in writing their recommendations to the Board of Appeals.The Board of Appeals shall not take final action on such application until it has received a report thereon from the Board of Health,the Planning Board,and the Conservation Commission,or until said Boards have allowed thirty (30)days to elapse after receipt of such application without submission of a report. D.CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL 1.The Board of Appeals shall issue a permit hereunder (sub- ject to other provisions of this By-Law)if it finds that the proposed construction,use and/or proposed change in grade will not endanger, during time of flood,the health or safety of the occupants of the premises in question or of other land in or directly adjacent to the Flood Plain Zone. There shaU be a presumption,rebuttable only by affirmative evidence, that the proposed construction,use and/or proposed change in grade will not endanger in time of flood the health or safety of the occupants of any affected premises if it appears from the plan submitted in accordance with the provisions of Sub section B2 of this section that no portion of the living or working quarters of cellar floor of the proposed structure and no portion of the private sewerage disposal system thereof is (a) less than five feet above a point now marked by designation BM4 if the proposed structure is located southeast of Sohier Street,or (b)less than twenty-five feet above the said point if the proposed structure is located northwest of Sohier Street. 2.In deciding applications for a permit under this Section,but without limiting the generality of the foregoing,the Board shall assure to a degree consistent with a reasonable use of the premises for purposes permitted in the use district in which located: (a)That the proposed construction,use and/or change in grade will not obstruct or divert flood flow or reduce natural flood storage to the extent of substantially raising the high water level on any land in the same Zone. (b)That the proposed system of drainage and/or private sewage disposal will not cause pollution or otherwise endanger the public healt5i. 41 (c)That the proposed construction will have sufficient structural safety to counteract buoyancy and/or water impact. (d)That the main floor level of any buildings to be occupied by human beings during night time hours will be at least one foot above high water level. E.CONDITIONS OF PERMIT In granting a permit hereunder,the Board of Appeals shall impose conditions specially designed to safeguard the health and safety of oc- cupants of the premises and of other land in and adjacent to the Flood Plain Zone,and to insure conformity with the provisions hereof,which may include conditions as to:(i)placement of building or structure,(ii) type of foundation (such as posts with "blow-out"panels,(iii)elevation of floors,(iv)method of anchoring building to foundation,(v)design of drainage system (including private sewage disposal works),(vi)oc- cupancy of building,(vii)area and depth of any excavation or fill,and (viii)certification of performance by a licensed Massachusetts engineer. F.DETERMINATION OF LEVELS. 1.For the purpose of this Section,the term "flood"refers to sea- sonal or periodic flooding of any premises within the Flood Plain Zone, and the term "high water levevl"refers to the level of water on any par- ticular premises during the maximum flood of reasonable expectancy. 2.Where,in the opinion of the Board of Appeals,engineering studies are needed to determine the high water level on a particular premises and/or the effect of a proposed building structure or grading on the flood flow or flood storage,the Board may require the applicant to submit relevant data,prepared by a competent engineer selected by the Board of Appeals. 3.The granting of any special permit by the Board of Appeals shall not constitute a representation by the Town of Cohasset or the Board of Appeals as to the safety of any building or structure,nor shall the establishment of the Flood Plain Zone hereunder constitute a represen- tation that all land outside of the Flood Plain Zone will be free from flooding. Section 2.Non-Conforming &Temporary Uses. A.BUILDINGS AND USES ALREADY IN EXISTENCE. Any lawful building or structure,or use of a building,structure or land,existing on the effective date of this By-Law or any amendment thereto which does not conform to the provisions thereof may be continued without expansion unless and until abandoned.A non-conforming use which has been discontuiued for more than three years shall be deemed to have been abandoned. B.CHANGE OF NON-CONFORMING USE The Board of Appeals may authorize by special permit a non-con- 42 forming use of a building,structure,or land,to be changed to a speciJSed use not substantially different in character or in its effect on the vicinity. C.EXTENSION OR ALTERATION OF NON-CONFORMING BUILDING OR USE. The Board of Appeals may authorize by special permit a non-con- forming use of a building,structure,or land to be extended or a non- conforming building to be structurally altered or enlarged,provided that such extension,alteration,or enlargement:(i)will not have a material adverse effect on the value of land and buildings in the neighborhood, or be detrimental to the normal use of adjacent property;and (ii)will not be injurious or dangerous to the public health,or hazardous because of traffic congestion or other reasons. D.RESTORATION OF NON-CONFORMING BUILDINGS A building or structure devoted to a non-conforming use (whether in whole or in part)and a building or structure non-conforming as to height,setback,yards or other provivsions,may,if damaged,destroyed or torn down,be repaired or reconstructed within the same portion of the lot and used as before,provided that such repair of reconstruction is sub- stantially completed within three years of the date of the damage,destruc- tion,or razing. E.TEMPORARY USES. In any district,the Board of Appeals may authorize by special per- mit a temporary building,structure or use not in conformity with the provisions of this By-Law,provided that such use will not be detrimental or injurious to persons,property or improvements in the vicinity and the Town.Such authorization shall not be for more than one year at a time nor be extended over more than a total of three years (whether or not consecutive). Section 3.Area Regulations. A.LOT SIZE AND COVERAGE REGULATIONS. 1.Lot Area and Width in Residential Districts. In all Residence Districts,no building,except a one story building of accessory use,shall be constructed on a lot having less area,exclusive of any part of said lot below mean high water,than the "Required Lot Area,"or having less width than the "Required Lot Width"specified in the following table for the district in which said lot is located,and no more than one building constructed as a dwelling,or so used,shall be located on each such lot: District Required Lot Area Required Lot Width Residence A 12,000 sq.ft.100 ft. Residence B 20,000 sq.ft.125 ft. Residence C 30,000 sq.ft.150 ft. 43 Notwithstanding the foregoing,in a Residence C District,if (i)a lot contains an area exceeding 120,000 square feet (exclusive of any part of said lot below mean high water),or (ii)lots adjacent to one or more said lots are owned by the same owner or owners in an identical manner and contain an aggregate area exceeding 120,000 square feet (exclusive of any parts of said lots below mean high water),the requirement that each lot must contain at least 30,000 square feet is varied to the extent that so long as no lot or subdivided lot contains less than 20,000 square feet the lot or subdivided lot may contain less than 30,000 square feet if the average size of the areas of all of the lots contained in a subdivision plan of said lot,or of said adjacent lots,shall amount to at least 30,000 square feet (exclusive of ways and roads). The width of a lot,as specified in this Section,is the shortest dis- tance between side lot lines measured through that part of the buUding nearest to the exterior line of the street (which is not a "side lot line") nearest to the building.For this purpose,the owner of a comer lot may elect either street line as a "side lot line." 2.Lot Frontage in Residential Districts. No building,except a one-story building of accessory use,shall be constructed on a lot which does not front on at least one street for a distance of at least the "Required Lot Frontage"specified in the follow- ing table for the district in which said lot is located,or which has a width of less than said amount at any point between the frontage street and the nearest part of said building: Required District Lot Frontage Residence A 50 ft. Residence B 50 ft. Residence C 50 ft. 3.Dwellings in Business Districts. In a Business District,no building shall be constructed as a dwelling, or so used,pursuant to a special permit issued in accordance with Section 4C2 of this By-Law,on a lot having less lot area than the amount re- quired for its construction in the abutting Residence District (or,where more than one such district abuts,in the particular district nearest to the building in question). 4.Exceptions for Existing Lots. Notwithstanding the lot size regulations hereof,a detached one- family dwelling or other lawful building may be constructed on a lot having less than the required area,width and/or frontage (provided that all other provisions of this By-Law are compiled with)if such lot is exempted from such requirements by statute or if such lot on or before the effective date of the requirements in question: (a)Was lawfully laid out by plan or deed duly recorded in the Nor- 44 folk Registry of Deeds (or registered in Registry District of the Land Court),and was in conformity with the area,width and frontage pro- visions of the Zoning By-Law,if any,applicable at the time of such registration or recording to the construction of such a dwelling or other building on said lot;provided further,that on said effective date,said lot was held in ownership separate from that of adjoining land,or,if held in ownership the same as that of adjoining land,has an area of not less than:(i)9,000 square feet if in a Residence A District,(ii)15,000 square feet if in a Residence B.District,or (iii)20,000 square feet if in a Resi- dence C District or (b)Was shown on a definitive subdivision plan duly approved by the Cohasset Planning Board,and was in conformity with the area, width and frontage provisions of the Zoning By-Law applicable,at the time of such approval to the construction of such a dwelling,or other building on said lot. For the purpose of this Section,the "effective date"of the lot size requirements established by the Zoning By-Law as first adopted,shall be July 1,1955,and the "effective date"or any lot size requirements sub- sequently established (by amendment of the Zoning Map or of these regu- lations)shall be the date of notice of the hearing before the Planning Board on the amendment in question. 5.Lot Coverage. In all districts,no building shall be constructed so as to cover,to- gether with any other buildings on the lot,a larger portion of the lot area than the "Permitted Lot Coverage"specified in the following table for the district in which said lot is located. Permitted District Lot Coverage Residence A,B and C 30% Business 80% Light Industry 50% B.SETBACK AND YARD REQUIREMENTS L Setback and Yards for Buildings. In all districts,no building shall be constructed so as to be nearer to the line of any street than the "Required Setback Distance,"or nearer to the side lines of its lot than the "Required Side Yard Width,"or nearer to the rear line of its lot than the "Required Rear Yard Depth",specified in the following table for the district in which said lot is located: District —Residence A Required Setback Distance —20 ft. Required Side Yard Width 15 ft.,except that a portion of a main building not exceeding 15 ft. 45 in height may extend within 10 ft.of the side lines of its lot and an accessory building having a height less than 15 ft.and a setback of at least 75 ft.may be constructed within 3 ft.of the side lines of its lot. Required Rear Yard Depth 15 ft.,except that an accessory building having a height of less than 1 5 ft.may be constructed within 3 ft.of the rear line of its lot. District —Residence B Residence C Required Setback Distance —30 ft. Required Side Yard Width 20 ft.,except that a portion of a main building not exceeding 15 ft. in height may extend within 15 ft.of the side lines of its lot and an ac- cessory building having a height of less than 15 ft.and a setback of at least 100 ft.may be constructed within 6 ft.of the side lines of its lot. Required Rear Yard Depth 30 ft.,except that an accessory building having a height of less than 15 ft.may be constructed within 6 ft.of the rear line of its lot. District —Business Light Industry Required Setback Distance — 50 ft.,except in case of accessory sign on Justice Gushing Highway,30 feet. Required Side Yard Width 10 ft.,unless the wall adjoining a side lot line be either a party wall or,if adjoining another lot in the same district,a wall with its outer face coincident with said line,or unless the side yard abuts a railroad right- of-way,except 30 ft.if the side line of a lot in a Light Industry District is contiguous with a Residence District. Required Rear Yard Depth 15 ft.,unless the rear yard abuts a railroad right-of-way,except 30 ft.if the rear line of a lot in a Light Industry District is contiguous with a Residence District. In addition to the foregoing,in a Residence A,B or C District no building shall be constructed so as to be nearer to any lot line that is not a side or rear line of the lot in question than fifteen (15)feet. 2.Determination of Setback and Yards. For the purposes of this Section,the required setback distance shall be measured from the nearest exterior side line of the street in question; provided,however,that where the street has a right-of-way width of less than forty (40)feet,the setback distance shall be measured from a line on the lot twenty (20)feet from and parallel to the center line of said street. In the case of a corner lot,the lot line opposite the street along which 46 the required frontage is measured shall be deemed to be the rear line of the lot,and the lot line opposite the other street line shall be deemed to be a side line of the lot. 3.Setback Exceptions. Notwithstanding the setback provisions hereof,a building may be constructed as near to the line of any street as the average of the setbacks of the dwellings or other main building nearest thereto on either side of the building in question.Where,in determining the average setback,the nearest main building on either side is more than two hundred (200) feet from the building in question,such side building shall not be counted, but instead the intervening space shall be considered as though occupied by a main building having the required setback (whether or not said space is laid out as a separate lot). 4.Setback for Other uses. No open storage or display of goods,products,materials or equip- ment,no gasoline pump,vending machine or similar commercial device, no sign over one square foot in area,and,except for a flag,utility or lightpole,no other structure over five (5)feet in height shall be located nearer to the exterior line of any street than either fifteen (15)feet or the permitted setback distance for a building on the lot,whichever distance is lesser. 5 Projections. Nothing herein shall prevent the projection of eaves,chimneys or cornices not exceeding eighteen (18)inches in width,or of uncovered steps,unroofed porches,window sills,or belt courses or open space. C.REDUCTION OF OCCUPIED LOTS. No lot on which a building is heretofore or hereafter placed in any dis- trict shall be reduced or changed in size or shape,nor the building moved or changed,so that the building or lot fails to comply with the lot area,front- age,coverage,setback,yard or other provisions of this By-Law applicable to said lot or to the construction or location of said building on said lot. This prohibition shall not apply,however,when a portion of a lot is taken or conveyed for a public purpose,nor shall this prohibition apply to the division of a lot on which more than one dwelling is placed at the effective date of this By-Law,so that one such dwelling is on each lot resulting from such division. D.OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES. 1.Parking Requirements. In connection with the construction,establishment or increase by units or dimensions of buildings,structures and uses,there shall be pro- vided and maintained in all districts,improved off-street automobile park- ing spaces in the following amounts: (a)For family dwellings —one parking space for each dwelling unit. 47 (b)For all other places with sleeping accommodations,including convalescent and nursing homes,hospitals,sanitoriums,hotels and mo- tels —one parking space for each sleeping room for single or double occupancy or,where not divided into such rooms (as in a dormitory), one space for each two (2)beds. (c)For places of public assembly,including meeting halls,audi- toriums,libraries,museums,private clubs and lodges,funeral homes, restaurants and similar eating and drinking establishments,theaters,bowl- ing alleys and other amusements,bus depots and other passenger terminals—one parking space for each four (4)seats,or,where benches are used, one space for each eight (8)lineal feet of bench.Where no fixed seats are used (as in a museum or terminal)one parking space for each eighty (80) square feet of public floor area. (d)For offices,stores and other business establishments,including salesrooms and showrooms,consumer service establishments,public banks and other monetary institutions,and if located in a Business Dis- trict,including shops of the building trades,automobile service stations, and repair garages —one parking space for each one hundred (100) square feet of gross floor area on the ground floor plus one additional space for each five hundred (500)square feet of gross floor area on all other floors.(For the purposes of this Section,gross floor area means the total floor area contained within the exterior walls,including space used for heating and other utilities,and for accessory storage.) (e)For storage,manufacturing and industrial buildings,including warehouses,distribution plants,truck terminals,printing and publishing establishments,laboratories,power laundries,dry cleaning plants,manu- facturing and processing plants,and,if located in a Light Industry Dis- trict,including shops of the building trades,automobile service stations, and repair garages —one parking space for each five hundred (500) square feet of gross floor area on all floors. (f)For all other permitted or permissable uses,including nursery schools,animal or veterinary hospitals,golf courses,farm stands,drive^ ins,open-air storage yards,and open-air sales lots —sufficient parking spaces to accommodate under all normal conditions the cars of occupants, employees,members,customers,clients or visitors of the premises as the case may be.Such space shall be deemed inadequate if,when the off-street parking area is substantially full,there is frequent parking of such cars on the street near the premises in question. 2.Mixed Uses. In the case of mixed uses the number of parking spaces required shall be calculated separately for each use as herein before set forth. Parking spaces for one use shall not be considered as providing the required parking facilities for any other use except as a special exception authorized by the Board of Appeals where it is clearly demonstrated that the need for parking occurs at different times. 48 3.Exceptions. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this Section:off-street park- ing spaces need not be provided in the following cases: (a)For detached dwellings in any district where the computed re- quirements is two (2)spaces or less. (b)For stores,offices and other lawful uses in the vicinity of the municipal parking lot located off Main Street in the Cohasset business center,provided that the walking distance between the nearest designated parking space in said lot and the main pedestrian entrance of the store, office or other use does not exceed five hundred (500)feet. 4.Changes in Requirements. Whenever,after the date of the adoption of this By-Law,there is a change in the lawful use of the premises or in any unit of measurement specifi^in any of the foregoing paragraphs of this Section,and when- ever such changes create a need for an increase or decrease of more than twenty-five (25)per cent of the number of off-street automobile parking spaces as determined by the provisions of this Section,more off-street parking spaces shall,and less spaces may,respectively,be provided within a reasonable time on the basis of the adjusted needs. 5.Location and Design of Facilities. (a)Off-street parking spaces required here-under shall be provided either on the same lot or premises with the parking generator,or on any lot or premises associated therewith;provided,however,that the walking distance between the farthest designated parking space required hereunder and the main pedestrian entrance to the building or use in question shall not exced five hundred (500)feet,except that in 9ie case of parking spaces for employees only,the distance may be increased to one thousand (1000)feet. (b)A space of two hundred and fifty (250)square feet of appro- priate dimensions for the parking of an automobile (exclusive of access drives or aisles)shall be considered as one (1)parking space,which may be either open or enclosed. (c)Any off-street parking area located in a Residential District (whether herein required or voluntarily provided),containing five (5)or more parking spaces shall be placed at least twenty-five (25)feet from all street and lot lines and shall,if visible at normal eye level from any point on an abutting lot (if also in a Residence District)within fifty (50) feet of the lot line,be screened from such view by a dense evergreen planting,fence,or other suitable barrier. Section 4.Use Provisions. A.APPLICATION OF USE REGULATIONS. No building or structure shall be constructed,and no building, structure or land shall be used,in whole or in part,for any purpose 49 other than for one or more of the uses hereinafter set forth as permitted in the district in which such building,structure or land is located,or set forth as permissable by special permit in said district. B.RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT USES. 1.Permitted Uses. In a Residence A,Residence B or Residence C District,the follow- ing uses are permitted as of right: (a)Detached one-family dwelling. (b)The conversion and/or use of a one-family dwelling existing on January 5,1956 as a dwelling for not more than (2)families,if located on a lot having an area at least one-third larger than the minimum herein required for the construction of a one-family dwelling in the same district. (c)Church or other place of worship,parish house,rectory or convent. (d)Religious,sectarian,or denominational educational purpose. (e)Public school or private school primarily offering general edu- cational courses. (f)Administrative,cultural,recreational,water supply,fire or police station or other protective use operated by the Town or other govern- mental agency. (g)Extension of an existing cemetery. (h)Farm,orchard,market garden,nursery or other productive agricultural use (but not including a salesroom or stand,nor,on a lot of less than five acres,any building devoted to productive agriculture use which,together with any other such buildings on the premises,covers more than five hundred (500)square feet or contains more than five thousand (5000)cubic feet,unless such salesroom,stand or building is authorized by the Board of Appeals as hereinafter provided). (i)Golf course,fishing or hunting grounds,reservations or wild- life preserve or a non-profit organization or membership club. (j)Customary accessory use incidental to a permitted main use, including the following: (1)The garaging or maintaining of not more than four (4)motor vehicles (including not more than one commercial vehicle)except in the case of a use operated by the Town or other governmental agency;pro- vided,however,that no premises in a Residential District (whether vacant or occupied by a building)shall be used for the regular open-air parking of more than one commercial vehicle. (2)Private guest house,greenhouse,stable,boat house,swimming pool,or other similar building or structure for domestic storage or use. 50 (3)The raising or keeping of animals,livestock or poultry as pets or for use by residents of the premises. (4)The renting of rooms or the furnishing of table board in a dwell- ing to not more than five (5)persons (whether regular or transient)other than members of the family. (5)The use of a portion of a dwelling or of a buildmg accessory thereto by a resident of the premises as an office,studio or workroom for the conduct of a profession or customary home occupation,subject to the conditions that:(i)not more than one person other than residents of the premises is regularly employed thereon in connection with such use,(ii)no stock in trade is regularly maintained except for products of the occupation itself,or for goods or materials customarily used incidental to its performance,(iii)such use does not produce noise or other effects observable at the lot lines in amounts exceeding those normal to residential property,(iv)no external change is made which alters the residential ap- pearance of the buildings on the premises,and (v)there is no exterior display or other outward evidence that the premises are being used for any purpose other than residential (except for an accessory sign as here- inafter permitted). In particular,uses permitted hereunder may include,but are not limited to,the office of a physician,dentist,lawyer,architect,engineer, real estate agent,the studio of an artist,musician or teacher,or the work- room of a dressmaker,milliner,hairdresser of handicrafter. (6)The use of a portion of a dwelling or of a building accessory thereto by resident builder,carpenter,painter,plumber,electrician, mason,sign painter or other artisan,or by a resident tree surgeon,land- scaper or fisherman for incidental work and storage in connection with his off-premises occupation,subject to the same conditions and limitations as are specified directly above for permitted customary home occupations. Provided,however,the prohibition against exterior display shall not be deemed to exclude the temporary or seasonal open-air storage of pleasure or fishing boats or of fishing and lobstering equipment owned and used by a resident of the premises. (k)Accessory signs,as follows: (1)In the case of a dwelling or use accessory thereto:one non- fluorescent,non-flashing sign not over two (2)square feet in area for each family residing on the premises,indicating the name or pertaining to the accessory use. (2)In the case of a permitted or authorized use other than a dwell- ing or use accessory thereto,or in the case of the sale or lease of the premises:two (2)non-fluorescent,non-flashing signs,each not over six (6)square feet in area,pertaining to such use,sale or lease. (3)The provisions of this paragraph (k)shall not apply to signs used exclusively for municipal,religious or charitable purposes. 2.Additional Uses by Special Permit Only. 51 In a Residence A.,Residence B.or Residence C.District,the Board of Appeals may,in a specific case,issue a special permit for any of the following additional uses,provided that the premises in question is reasonably adaptable to such use and will allow proper layout thereof (including adequate separation of buildings and open areas from adjacent premises),and provided further that the proposed use:(i)wiU not be in- jurious or dangerous to the public health,or hazardous because of traffic congestion,danger of fire,or other reasons,(ii)wiU not have a material adverse effect on the value of land and buildings in the neighborhood and (iii)will not produce noise,vibration,smoke,dust,odors,heat or glare observable at the lot lines in amounts clearly detrimental to the normal use of adjacent property;(iv)will impose no excessive demand on water supply,(v)will create no detrimental sewerage disposal problem. (a)The conversion and/or use of a dwelling existing on January 5,1956,as a dwelling for occupancy,by more than two (2)families,if located on a lot having an area larger than the minimum herein required for the construction of a one-family dwelling in the same district by an additional four thousand (4000)square feet for each family in excess of one accommodated thereon;provided that no full-dwelling unit shall be located above the second floor. (b)Any public utility or communications use,or any use operated by the Town or other governmental agency not specifically set forth herein before. (c)Private club,lodge,or other non-profit social,cultural,civic or recreational use (but not including any use the chief activity of which is one customarily conducted as a business). (d)Convalescent or nursing home,hospital,sanitorium,philan- thropic or charitable institution (but not including any place requiring the restraint or detention of any of its occupants). (e)Funeral home or undertaking establishment. (f)Nursery school or other agency for the day care of children. (g)Boarding or lodging house for more than five (5)persons. (h)Commercial kennel,animal or veterinary hospital,if located on the same premises as a dwelling unit and conducted by a resident thereof. (i)Salesroom or stand for the sale of nursery,greenhouse,garden or other agricultural produce (including articles of home manufacture from such produce),but only where the major portion thereof is raised on the premises (or made from products so raised). (j)Antique shop in a dwelling or building accessory thereto. (k)On a lot less than five (5)acres,a building for productive agricultural use larger than hereinbefore specified. (I)Any of the following commercial recreational uses;recreation camp,fishing or hunting grounds,riding academy or stable. 52 (m)The garaging or maintaining of more than four (4)motor vehicles,or of more than one commercial vehicle,but only where in connection with a permitted main use on the same premises. C.BUSINESS DISTRICT USES. 1.Permitted Uses. In a Business District,the following uses are permitted as of right: (a)Any of the uses permitted as of right in any Residence District except for dwellings. (b)Dwellings for occupancy by more than one family,including dwelling units in combination with stores or other permitted uses,if lo- cated on a lot having an area larger than the minimum herein required for the construction of a one-family dwelling in the same district by an additional four thousand (4000)square feet for each family in excess of one accommodated thereon,provided that no full dwellmg unit shaU be located above the second floor. (c)Any of the additional uses permissible on special permit in any Residence District (but without here requiring such special permit). (d)Store for the sale of goods at retail. (e)Business or professional office or agency,bank or other mon- etary institution. (f)Automobile parking lot. (g)Restaurant or similar place for the serving of food or beverages only to persons inside a completely enclosed building,with no mechanical or live entertainment regularly furnished unless authorized by the Board of Appeals,as hereinafter provided in Sec.C-2-(e). (h)Any of the following service establishments dealing directly with the consumer:barber or beauty shop,collection station for laundry or dry cleaning,dressmaking or millinery shop,hand or self-service laundry,household appliance repair shop,interior decorating studio, photographic studio,shoe or hat repair shop or tailor shop. (i)Salesroom for automobiles,boats,trailers,trucks or farm im- plements. (j)Showroom for building supplies (including plumbing,heating and ventilating equipment)with storage limited to floor samples only. (k)Shop of a builder,carpenter,cabinetmaker,caterer,electrician, mason,painter,paper hanger,plumber,job-printer,roofer,sign painter, tinsmith or upholsterer. (1)Any of the additional uses permissible on special permit in any Business District (but without here requiring such special permit)within the boundary lines of the lot where such use was lawfully existing on March 1,1969. 53 (m)Customary accessory use incidental to a permitted main use, including such light manufacturing as is customary in connection there- with subject to the conditions that:(i)such manufacturing does not occupy an area exceeding fifty (50)percent of the total floor area oc- cupied by the main use,and (ii)that major portion of any products manu- factured aie to be sold at retail on the premises. (n)Accessory sign,as follows: (1)One non-flashing sign not over one hundred (100)square feet in area for each premises,if attached flat against the wall of a building. (2)Two other non-flashing signs aggregating not over forty (40) square feet in area for each two hundred (200)feet of lot frontage on the principal street,provided that a minimum of two (2)such signs shall be permitted on a lot having a frontage of less than two hundred feet. (3)The provisions of this paragraph (n)shall not apply to signs used exclusively for municipal,religious or charitable purposes. 2.Additional Uses by Special Permit Only. In a Business District,the Board of Appeals may,in a specific case, issue a special permit for any of the following additional uses,provided that the proposed use:(i)will not be injurious or dangerous to the public health,or unduly hazardous because of trafiic congestion,danger of fire, or other reasons,(ii)will not have a material adverse effect on the use of land and buildings in the same district for local shopping or other per- mitted purposes,and (iii)will not produce noise,vibration,smoke,dust, odors,heat or glare observable at the lot lines in amounts clearly detri- mental to the normal use of adjacent property in the same district or of nearby property in a Residence District,(iv)will impose no excessive demand on water supply,(v)wiU create no detrimental sewerage disposal problem. (a)Dwellings,subject to the requirements of Section 3A3 of this By-Law. (b)Automobile service station or automobile repair garage. (c)Hotel or motel. (d)Theater,bowling alley or other indoor amusement. (e)The regular furnishing of entertainment at a restaurant or sim- ilar place. (f)Boat yard,open-air boat sales area,boat livery or marina. (g)Plant for dry cleaning,cold storage or freezing. (h)Any other business or service use similar to the uses specifically permitted or permissible in this District in function,general character, and effect on adjacent property (but not including any use first specifically listed herein by name as permitted or permissable on special authorization in a Light Industry District). 54 D.LIGHT INDUSTRY DISTRICT USES. 1.Permitted Uses. In a Light Industry District,the following uses are permitted as of right: (a)Any of the uses permitted as of right in any Business District. (b)Printing or publishing establishment. (c)Power laimdry,dry cleaning plant,carpet or rug cleaning plant. (d)Plant for manufacturing and/or assembling of electrical or electronic devices,appliances,apparatus or supplies. (e)Plant for manufacturing of medical,dental,or drafting instru- ments,optical goods,watches or other precision instruments. (f)Plant for manufacturing of advertising displays,awnings or shades,bakery products,beverages (non-alcoholic)brushes,books,candy, clothing or other textile products,jewelry,ice,leather goods,toys or wood products. (g)Plant for bottling of beverages or packaging of food products but not including meat and fish products. (h)Plant for light metal fabrication or refinishing,but not includ- ing heavy punch presses or drop hammers unless authorized by the Board of Appeals subject to the provisions for authorizing other lawful uses in this District. (i)Research experimental or testing laboratory. (j)Storage yard,warehouse or distribution plant for:contractor's equipment and supplies,heating oil with above ground storage limited to ten thousand (10,000)gallons,fire wood,building materials,textiles, food products,household supplies and appliances,or any products of manufacturing activities permitted in this District (whether or not pro- duced on the premises.) (k)Commercial Kennel,animal or veterinary hospital. (1)Customary accessory use incidental to a permitted main use,in- cluding living quarters for necessary caretakers and watchmen. (m)Accesory sign,as follows: (1)One non-flashing sign not over one hundred (100)square feet in area for each premises,if attached flat against the wall of a building. (2)Two other non-flashing signs aggregating not over forty (40) square feet in area for each two hundred (200)feet of lot frontage on the principal street,provided that a minimum of two (2)such signs shall b© permitted on a lot having a frontage of less than two hundred (200)feet (3)The provisions of this paragraph (m)shall not apply to signs used exclusively for municipal,religious or charitable purposes. 55 (4)Such other signs as the Board of Appeals may,in a specific case,issue a special permit for,provided that conditions (i),(ii)and (iii) in the immediately following Paragraph entitled "Additional Uses by Special Permit"are satisfied. 2.Additional Uses by Special Permit. In a Light Industry District,the Board of Appeals may,in a specific case,issue a special permit for any other lawful business,service,storage, distributive,industrial,manufacturing,or commercial recreational use, provided that the proposed use:(i)wiU not be hazardous to the vicinity through fire,explosion,emission of wastes or other dangers,(ii)will not have a material adverse effect on the use of land and buildings in the same district for industrial and other permitted purposes,and (iii)will not produce more noise,vibration,smoke,dust,odors,heat or ^are ob- servable at the lot lines than the minimum amount normally resulting from any of the uses specifically listed hereinbefore as permitted in the same District if located adjacent to said lines,(iv)will impose no excessive demand on water supply,(v)will create no detrimental sewerage disposal problem. E.EARTH REMOVAL. 1.Permit Required. (a)No soil,loam,sand;gravel,stone or other earth materials shall be removed from any premises within the Town unless such removal v^l constitute an exempt operation as hereinafter provided or is done pur- suant to a special permit therefor issued by the Board of Appeals. (b)No permit for removal of earth materials (including temporary structures accessory thereto)shall be granted unless the Board finds that operations conducted under such permit,subject to the conditions im- posed thereby,will not be contrary to the best interests of the Town.For this purpose,an operation shall be considered contrary to the best interests of the Town which:(i)will be injurious or dangerous to the public health or safety,(ii)will produce noise,dust,or other effects observable at the lot lines in amounts seriously objectionable or detrimental to the normal use of adjacent property,(iii)will result in transportation of materials on ways giving access to the land in question which will cause undue injury to the roadway surfaces,(iv)will result in change in topography and cover which will be disadvantageous to the most appropriate use of the land on which the operation is conducted,or (v)will have a material adverse effect on the health or safety of persons living in the neighborhood or on the use of adjacent land. 2.Application and Reference to Planning Board and Conservation Commission. Each application for a permit for earth material removal shall be accompanied by a plan,submitted in duplicate (the exact size and num- ber of copies of which may be indicated by rule of the Board of Appeals), prepared at the expense of the applicant by the Registered Land Surveyor 56 or Civil Engineer selected by the Board of Appeals,showing:(i)the existing contours of the land,(ii)the contours as proposed after comple- tion of the operation,(iii)the proposed lateral support to all adjacent property,(iv)the proposed drainage,(v)other information necessary to indicate the complete physical characteristics of the proposed operation. (b)Within ten (10)days after receipt of the plan,the Board of Appeals shall transmit a copy thereof to the Planning Board and Con- servation Commission which said Boards may,in their discretion,in- vestigate the case and report in writing their recommendations to the Board of Appeals.The Board of Appeals shall not take final action on such application until it has received a report thereon from the Planning Board and Conservation Commission,or until said Planning Board and Conservation Commission has allowed forty-five (45)days to elapse after receipt of such plan without submission of a report. 3.Conditions of Permit. (a)In granting a permit hereunder,the Board of Appeals shall impose reasonable conditions specially designed to safeguard the neigh- borhood and the Town,which may include conditions as to:(i)method of removal,(ii)type and location of temporary structures,(iii)hours of operation,(iv)routes for transporting the material through the Town, (v)area and depth of excavation,(vi)distance of excavation to street and lot lines,(vii)steepness of slopes excavated,(viii)reestablishment of ground level and grades,(ix)provisions for temporary and permanent drainage,(x)disposition of boulders and tree stumps,and (xi)replace- ment of loam over the area of removal,and (xii)planting of the area to suitable cover,including trees. (b)No permit for removal of earth material shall be issued for a period of more than one (1)year in a Residence District or more than three (3)years in a Business or Light Industry District,although such a permit may be renewed for additional periods in the same manner as for initial issuance.Where the duration of the permit exceeds one (1) month,the Board shall require a bond or other security to insure compli- ance with its conditions of authorization,unless,in a particular case,it specifically finds that such security is not warranted and so states in its decision,giving the reasons for its finding.Where the duration of the per- mit is one (1)month or less,the Board may,in its discretion,require such security,as hereafter set forth for all special permits. 4.Existing Operations. A sand or gravel pit,quarry or other removal activity in lawful ooeration on any premises on the effective date of this By-Law may con- tinue as an exempt operation rniless and until abandoned,or if operating under a prior permit issued by the Board of Appeals,until the expiration thereof.Discontinuance for more than twelve (12)consecutive months shall be deemed to constitute abandonment.However,unless specifically authorized by such prior permit or by a new permit issued hereunder: (i)the depth of the excavation shall not be increased below the grade of the lowest point excavated on the effective date of this By-Law,(ii)the 57 total area of excavation shall not be increased by more than fifty (50) percent over its area on said date,and (iii)the amount of material re- moved per day shall not exceed by more than fifty (50)percent the daily average for the twelve (12)months preceding said date (or the actual period of operation,it less than twelve months). 5.Exempt Operations. The removal of earth material in any of the following operations shall be an exempt operation: (a)The removal of not more than ten (10)cubic yards of material in the aggregate in any year from any one premises. (b)The transfer of material from one part of a premises to another part of the same premises. (c)The removal of material from land in use by the Town or other governmental agency. (d)The removal of material necessarily excavated in connection with the lawful construction of a building or structure,provided that the quantity of material removed does not exceed that actually displaced by the portion of building,structure,driveway,sidewalk or path below finished grade. 6.Permits in Proposed Subdivisions. The removal of earth materials from any parcel of land for which a preliminary or definitive subdivision plan has been prepared shaU be allowed only in the same manner as removal from other parcels of land in the Town.Consequently,tentative or final approval of a subdivision plan by the Planning Board shall not be construed as authorizing the re- moval of material from the premises,even though in connection with the construction of streets shown on the plan.For purposes of this Section 4E the term "premises"shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9G and also shall include more than one lot if aU said lots are (i)adjacent to one or more said lots and (ii)ovmed by the same ovmer or owners in an identical manner. F.PROTECTION OF NATURAL FEATURES. 1.Permit Required. For the purpose of protecting and preserving from despoliation the natural features and resources of the Town,no obstruction of streams or tidal rivers and no excavation and/or filling of any marsh,wetland, brook,pond or bog shall be done except pursuant to a special permit therefor issued by the Board of Appeals.No such permit shall be issued unless the Board finds that the proposed obstruction,excavation and/or filling will not have a materially adverse effect on the aforesaid purpose. 2.Reference to Planning Board and Conservation Commission. Within ten (10)days after receipt of the Application for such permit, the Board of Appeals shall transmit a copy thereof to the Planning Board 58 and Conservation Commission which may,in their discretion investigate the case and report in writing their recommendations to the Board of Appeals.The Board of Appeals shall not take final action on such ap- plication until it has received a report thereon from the Planning Board and the Conservation Commission,or until the Planning Board and Con- servation Commission has allowed ten (10)days to elapse after receipt of such application without submission of a report. G.SPECIAL PROVISIONS. 1.Enclosure of Uses. (a)In a Business District,all uses permitted as of right or per- missible on special authorization,and all uses accessory thereto,shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building,except the following. (1)Uses permitted as or right or permissible on special authoriza- tion in any Residence District. (2)The dispensing of fuel and lubricants at an auto service station. (3)The dispensing of food,beverages or goods at a drive-in or stand. (4)Automobile parking lots. (5)Boat yard,open air boat sales area,boat livery or marina. (6)Exterior signs as herein permitted. (7)The open display or storage of goods,products,materials or equipment in connection with a main use conducted in completely en- closed building on the same premises,subject to the condition that no portion of the open use extends nearer to any street or lot line than the corresponding clear distance specified for buildings in the same District. (b)In a Light Industry District,aU uses permitted as of right or permissible on special authorization may be conducted within or without a completely enclosed building. 2.Lights. In all Business Districts and Light Industry Districts,all lights and other sources of illumination (whether interior or exterior),and all in- tense light emanating from operations or equipment (such as from an acetylene torch)shall be shielded from direct view at normal eye level from streets and Residence Districts. 3.Junk and Similar Used Materials. The open display or open storage of junk shall be prohibited in all districts,including but not limited to unregistered automobiles,worn out, cast off,or discarded articles and materials which are ready for destruc- tion or have been collected or stored for salvage or conversion to some other use. 4.Trailers. No trailer or other vehicle designed or used for living purposes, 59 whether on wheels or otherwise,and including so-called "mobile homes," shall hereafter be allowed to remain in the Town for a total of more than thirty (30)days in any twelve month period except when stored but not used;provided,however,the Board of Appeals may permit such use as a temporary use for a longer period.No "trailer coach park,"as defined in Chapter 140 of the General Laws,shall be permitted in the Town. Section 5.Execution and Enforcement. A EXECUTION. The Board of Selectmen or a Zoning Ofl&cer appointed by the Board of Selectmen to serve at their pleasure shall enforce the provisions of this By-Law as hereinafter provided.If a Zoning Officer is so appointed all action to be taken under Paragraphs A,B and sub-paragraphs 1,2 and 3 of Paragraph C of this Section 5 by the Selectmen shall instead be by the Zoning Officer.No buildings or structures shall be constructed,ex- ternally altered or changed in use in the Town without a permit from the Selectmen:and the Selectmen shall withhold such permit unless such construction,alteration or proposed use is in conformity with all of the provisions of this By-Law.Where a special permit from or exception by the Board of Appeals is required (pursuant to the provisions of this By- Law),or where an appeal or petition involving a variance is pending,the Selectmen shall issue no such permit except in accordance with the writ- ten decision of said Board. B.SPECIAL REFERENCE IN BUSINESS AND LIGHT INDUSTRY DISTRICTS. In a Business District and in a Light Industry District,each applica- tion for a permit for the construction of a building to be used for com- mercial or any other purposes not permitted in a Residence District,or for a permit to make exterior alterations in an existing building used or to be used for such purposes,shall be accompanied by a plan of said building,showing proposed front and side elevations.Said plans shall be transmitted forthwith by the Selectmen to the Planning Board,which said Board may report in writing to the Selectmen its findings as to the conformity of the building or alteration with the architectural character of the area,including its recommendations,if any,for increasing such conformity.No such building permit shall be issued until the Selectmen have received a report thereon from the Planning Board and transmitted same to the applicant,or until said Board has allowed thirty (30)days to elapse after receipt of such plans without submission of a report. C.ENFORCEMENT. 1.If the Selectmen shall be informed or have reason to believe that any provision of this By-Law or any permit or decision thereunder has been,is being,or is about to be violated,they shall make or cause to be made an investigation of the facts,including the inspection of the premises where the violations may exist.Where written complaint is made to the Selectmen,they shall take their action upon such complaint within 60 fifteen (15)days of receipt thereof and shall report such action in writing to the complainant. 2.If the Selectmen find no violation or prospective violation,any person aggrieved by their decision,or any ofiicer or Board of the Town, may within ten (10)days appeal to the Board of Appeals. 3.If the Selectmen find a violation or prospective violation,they shall give immediate notice in writing to the owner and to the occupant of the premises and shall order him to cease and desist and refrain from such violation.Any person aggrieved by their decision,or any ofiicer or Board of the Town,may within ten (10)days appeal to the Board of Appeals. 4.If,after such order,such violation continues and no appeal to the Board of Appeals is taken within ten (10)days,the Selectmen shall forthwith make application to the Superior Court for an injunction or order restraining the violation and shall take such other action as is neces- sary to enforce the provisions of this By-Law. 5.If after action by the Selectmen,appeal is taken to the Board of Appeals,and,after a public hearing,the Board of Appeals finds that there has been a violation or prospective violation,the Selectmen shall issue an order to cease and desist and refrain from such violations unless such order has been previously issued under Section 5C3.If such viola- tion then continues,the Selectmen shall forthwith make application to the Superior Court for an injunction or order restraining the violation and shall take such other action as may be necessary to enforce this By-Law. 6.Nothing herein shall preclude any officer or citizen from taking any other lawful action to prevent violation of this By-Law. Section 6.Board of Appeals. A.APPOINTMENT. There shall be a Board of Appeal of three (3)members and two (2) associate members,appointed by the Board of Selectmen as provided in Chapter 40A of the General Laws,as amended.Said Board shall have all the powers and duties of boards of appeals under said Chapter and in addition,all the powers and duties herein prescribed. B.APPEALS Appeals to the Board of Appeals may be taken by any person ag- grieved by reason of his inability to obtain a permit imder this By-Law, or may be taken by an officer or board of the Town or other person ag- grieved by an order or decision of any administrative official under this By-Law,including any decision regarding an alleged violation.In any case,no such appeal shall be heard by said Board unless,within ten (10) days after the refusal of a pennit or the issuance of the order or decision, said appeal is filed with the Town Clerk as hereinafter provided. C.SPECIAL PERMITS AND EXCEPTIONS Where a special permit or other exception may be authorized by the 61 Board of Appeals under this By-Law,the person desirhig such exception shall make written application therefor with said Board.Where,in the opinion of said Board,the Special permit or exception may be granted if accompanied by conditions specially designed to safeguard persons and property in the vicinity and the Town,it shall impose such conditions in writing and make them a part of its authorization. D.VARIANCES As provided by statute,the Board of Appeals may authorize with respect to a particular building or parcel of land a variance from any of the terms of this Zoning By-Law where,owing to conditions especially affecting said building or parcel,a literal enforcement of the provisions of this By-Law would involve substantial hardship,financial or otherwise, to the owner of said building or parcel and where desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the public good and without sub- stantial derogation from the intent or purpose of such Zoning By-Law, but not otherwise. E.APPLICATION. Every application to the Board of Appeals for a special permit or variance,and every appeal from an order or decision of an administra- tive official hereunder,shall be filed in writing with Town Clerk,who shall transmit such application or such appeal to the Board of Appeals. F.PUBLIC NOTICE AND HEARING. Within thirty-five (35)days after receipt of any application for a special permit or variance or appeal from an order or decision,the Board of Appeals shall hold a public hearing on the application or appeal,render a decision and file a copy of the decision with the Town Clerk and the Board of Selectmen (or the Zoning Officer if one has been appointed) within twenty (20)days after the hearing.The Board of Appeals may make such rules and regulations as it deems necessary for a proper dis- position of such application and appeals,and shall see that adequate notice of any public hearing is given to the public,the Planning Board,the owners of all real estate within five hundred (500)feet in any direction from the property,who,in the opinion of the Board of Appeals,might be affected by their decision. Section 7.Appeal To Superior Court Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Board of Appeals,wheth- er or not previously a party to the proceedings,or any officer or board of the Town of Cohasset,may appeal to the Superior Court,provided that such appeal is filed in said Court within fifteen (15)days after such de- cision is recorded. Section 8.Amendments This By-Law or any part thereof may be modified or repealed as pro- vided by statute at a town meeting duly called,except that no proposed change in this Zoning By-Law shall be considered by the town meeting 62 within two years after the date of previous unfavorable action unless adoption of such proposed change is recommended by the Planning Board. Section 9.Definitions. For the purposes of this By-Law,the following terms,phrases,words and their derivations shall have the meaning given herein.When not in- consistent with the context,words used in the present tense include the future,words in the plural number include the singular number,and words in the singular number include the plural number.The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory. A.BUILDING:Any structure,except a trailer or other vehicle,which is designed,built,or occupied as a shelter or roofed enclosure for persons, animals or property,or used for residential,business,mercantile,storage, commercial,industrial,institutional,assembly,educational or recreational purposes. B.CONSTRUCTED:The word "constructed"shall include the words "built","erected","altered","enlarged","moved"and "placed". C.DWELLING:A building designed or used as the living quarters for one or more families. D.FAMILY:One or more persons living and cooking together on the premises as a single housekeeping unit. E.IMPROVED:The word "improved"when used with respect to off- street open-air automobile parking spaces shall mean space treated with a surface binder,gravel,crushed stone,concrete or black top,or similar surfacing. F.LOT:A parcel of land occupied or capable or being occupied by one building,and the accessory buildings and uses customarily incident to it,including all open spaces (whether or not required by this By-Law). G.PREMISES:A lot,together with all buildings,structures and uses thereon (Except as provided in Section 4E6). H.STREET:The word "street"includes all public ways established or maintained under public authority,private ways open for public use or used in common by more than two owners,and private ways plotted or laid out for ultimate public use,or shown on a plan approved by the Planning Board (whether or not constructed). I.STRUCTURES:Anything constructed or erected which requires lo- cation on the ground,or attached to something having location on the ground,including signs,billboards,swimming pools,tanks and gasoline pumps. Section 10.Other Laws Not Repealed. Nothing contained in this By-Law shall be construed as repealing or modifying any other By-Law or regulation of the Town (except the Zoning By-Law for which this By-Law was substituted therefor),but 63 shall be in addition thereto;and if this By-Law imposes greater restrictions upon the construction or use of buildings,structures or premises than such other By-Laws or regulations,such greater restrictions shall prevail. Section 11.Invalidity. The invalidity of any section or provision of this By-Law,or of any boundary line or of any district or part thereof as laid down upon the Zon- ing Map or Flood Plan Map,shall not affect the validity of any other sec- tion or provision of the By-Law or of any boundary line,or of any other district or part thereof as laid down upon the Zoning Map or Flood Plain Map. Section 12.Effective Date. So much of this By-Law as is approved by the Attorney General shall take effect upon its publication as required by General Laws,Chap- ter 40,section 32,as amended. WEDNESDAY,DECEMBER 3,1969 Checkers previously appointed for entrance by the Selectmen and sworn in by the Town Clerk,reported to work at 7:15 o'clock P.M. The Moderator opened the meeting at 8:25 P.M.The number of voters as checked on the incoming voting lists was 330. ARTICLE 7.VOTED by a hand vote YES 258 NO 30 that the Board of Selectmen,cooperating with the School Facilities Committee,be and hereby is authorized to acquire by purchase or eminent domain or otherwise for school purposes,land belonging to Cohasset Estates,Inc. situated off Sohier Street and shown on Town Plan 42 on file in the Town Clerk's ofl&ce consisting of 24.1 lii=acres;and land belonging to Walter K.Winchester situated off Sohier Street and shown on Town Plans 39, 40 and 42 on file in the Town Clerk's office,consisting of 38.04it:acres; and land belonging to South Shore Playhouse Associates,Inc.set off Sohier Street and shown on Town Plans 39 and 40 on file in the Town Clerk's office,consisting of 9.46d=acres;that $135,000 is appropriated for such acquisition;that to raise this appropriation $4,000 is appro- priated from available cash in the treasury and the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen is authorized to borrow $131,000 under Chap- ter 44 of the General Laws as amended;and that $2,500 is appropriated from available cash in the treasury for necessary expenses relating to the acquisition of said land. ARTICLE 8.(Inserted by the Public Sewerage System Study Committee,Rene Chiasson,Chairman and others) I.To hear and act upon the report of the Public Sewerage System Committee and to see if the Town will vote: (a)to consider and act on the question of construction and operation 64 of all or any part of a system or systems of sewerage as provided in Chapter 65 of the Acts of 1962. (b)to raise and/or appropriate a sum of $364,550.00 for any or all of said purposes and for construction and operation of all or any part of systems or sewage disposal as provided in said Chapter 65 of the Acts of 1962;determine how said money shall be raised,whether by transfer from available funds,taxation,by borrowing or otherwise (c)or what other or further action it will take relative thereto. II To see what action the Town will take with respect to authoriz- ing application for financial grants or assistance from the Federal Gov- ernment or the Commonwealth,either or both,towards the Town's cost of construction and operation of a system or systems of sewerage or sewage disposal;and vote or votes it will pass relative thereto,or act on anything relating thereto. VOTED by a voice vote that this Article be indefinitely postponed. At 10:20 P.M.a motion was made,seconded and so voted that this meet- ing be dissolved. ATTEST: Respectfully submitted, CHARLES A.MARKS,Town Qerk VITAL STATISTICS Records Of Births,Marriages And Deaths Recorded In 1969 Births Total number of births recorded was one hundred twenty-three,of which thirty-four were delayed returns and corrections of past years.Of the eighty-nine bom in the year 1969 all the parents were residents of Cohasset.There were thirty-eight males and firty-one females. PARENTS,BE SURE TO RECORD THE BIRTH OF YOUR CHILD WITH GIVEN NAME IN FULL. "Parents within forty days after the birth of a child and every house- holder,within forty days after a birth in his house,shall cause notice thereof to be given to the Clerk of the Town where such child is bom."— General Laws,Chapter 46,Section 6. Many times returns are made by doctors and hospitals,before a child has been named.Make certain your child's name is recorded. Marriages Total number of marriages was ninety-four,including those where both parties were non-residents of Cohasset.Fifty-seven were solemnized in Cohasset during the current year. 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John C.Hitt WUliam Wall Julia (Sheehan)Hayes Louisa M.Hattin Beatrice (Way)Eddy Wilhelmina Lincoln (Davidson) James J.Shannon Martha (Bates)Philbrook Michael J.Pallamary Winifred Brown (Antoine) Robert V.Andrews Sarah F.MacLean (McNeil) Gladys Doane Salvador (Vickerey) Mary McGrath Joseph Manuel Silvia Gertrude Elizabeth Mahoney John Baptiste Piscopo Elfreda C.Samuels Charles I.MacLean Elizebeth Walker (Stone) Ralph Wood Adaline C.Remick Mary Marjorie Sullivan William W.Leavitt Miriam Crosby (Treat)Petersen Josephine Marguerite Waterman Peter O'Neil Leslie Norman Anderson Margaret Theresa Murray Helena Greenwood Marie Ix)uise Rattenbury 73 1 18 74 10 7 84 2 19 79 68 4 2 55 2 9 73 10 7 91 30 98 10 6 84 1 16 72 7 12 88 67 5 4 80 73 40 11 2 65 3 5 64 11 12 88 91 11 6 73 4 9 91 5 17 63 1 15 38 11 27 90 8 17 65 5 19 82 11 20 41 1 3 82 11 19 92 7 1 70 10 1 52 4 27 79 5 24 78 2 17 87 7 13 68 6 23 80 DEATHS FOR THE YEAR 1969 Date Name M.D 15 Gladys Prior 17 Meril A.Dorion 21 Lucey E.Treat 22 Randolph Hill Cook 30 George W.Saunders,Jr. December 1 Joseph J.Duwan 4 Catherine Mary Logan 5 Gerald M.McCarthy 9 Anne Broderick 16 Mary A.CuUen 18 Timothy J.Robinson 20 Elizabeth May (Witt)Stover 30 Antonio Sestito 30 George E.Michaud 77 81 84 11 1 63 3 20 47 9 18 76 39 8 18 38 11 27 68 73 4 1 2 59 1 22 85 7 5 71 5 11 DEATHS NOT BEFORE REPORTED AND CORRECTIONS Date Name Y.M. 1968 June 26 I.Corrine Paul (Williamson) July 28 Baby Girl Pigott November 8 Mary F.Rooney December 6 John T.Maher 61 9 24 20 Minutes 65 9 29 43 10 29 81 REPORT OF THE SOUTH SHORE MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT Submitted herewith is the report of the South Shore Mosquito Con- trol Project's activities for the year November 1,1968 to October 31,1969. The Project is a year round cooperative effort embracing the City of Quincy and Towns of Braintree,Cohasset,Duxbury,Hingham,Hull, Marshfield,Norvvell,Scituate and Weymouth,covering a total area of 172.21 square miles serving a population in excess of 223,000. The Project is authorized and acts under provisions of Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 252,Section 59,mosquito control provisions,and Chapter 112,Acts of 1931,pertaining to ditch maintenance of the salt marshes. The Project continued to base its program on three recommended and approved approaches to a community mosquito control: A.Mosquito source reduction B.Mosquito larval/pupal reduction C.Mosquito adult reduction giving priority in this order. A.Source Reduction —removing as much unnecessary standing water as possible,a requisite of mosquitoes in completing their breeding cycle.The Properly placed and maintained ditches on the coastal salt marshes,the cleaning of blocked brooks and streams wherever possible, the clearing of brush and growth along swamps and stream edges,the filling in of small wet areas and the leveling of ditch fill so as not to leave water pockets,these,if neglected would cause tidal and storm water to become brackish and stagnant to keep the mosquito population at its highest level. The Project this year added a second salt marsh machine,an Inter- national 500 diesel,wide gauge track clearance,wood cleat grouser mounted,crawler tractor with an International 3112 mounted backhoe and 22,000 lb.Gearmatic hydraulic winch.It is an excellent machine for marsh work,heavier duty,well balanced and more rapid in operating than any of our previous machines. In source reduction operation the following was accomplished in the Project area for this report period: 62,130 sq.feet brushed 13,940 cu.feet of new ditch dug 381,463 cu.feet of ditch reclaimed 4,075 feet of ditch cleaned B.Mosquito Larval and Pupal Reduction —Next to the reduction of the water source of mosquito breeding,larval and pupal control is the 82 most productive for the time and money spent,for in some instances one ounce of insecticide can treat up to two acres of mosquito breeding swamp. In mid-March,after checking many fresh water swamps for larval .counts of the early or spring brood mosquitoes,mapping is drawn out to indicate breeding areas.We contract both helicopter and fixed wing air- craft,whose pilots must work from these maps.They aerial spray only the breeding sites indicated on these maps.This operation keeps down what normally would be a large hatch of pesty mosquitoes that would plague us in the months of June and July. During the summer season we must check many and often breeding sites of other mosquito species:the salt marshes,catchbasins,coastal rockpools,tree holes,etc.Some of these must be sprayed as many as four times in a summer season,depending on the amount of rainfall. The Project has added a second catchbasin spray unit (a Jeep Uni- versal)for the treating of the many thousands of catchbasins in the Project. This unit enables us to keep up with the three or four mosquito hatches they might produce a season. The gallons of insecticide,the amount of sites and approximate num- ber of acres treated for mosquito larval and pupal control for this period: 26,706 catchbasins sprayed with 1648.5 gallons of insecticide 10,558 gallons and acres air sprayed 4,032 gallons for larval control C.Mosquito Adult Reduction —shall always be necessary to some extent or form.In spite of all the pre-emergence control work there re- main many small unnatural water receptacles around the home capable of mosquito breeding.We just could not get to all.There are many con- struction projects under way that temporarily cause mosquito breeding, and we have many mosquito areas within but not under this Project's control we must contend with. We kept two mists blowers operating through last season.This applicator dispenses a fine particle insecticide on a high velocity wind stream thi-ough the air which acts as a fpace spray.The larger droplets are deposited upon foliage which act as a residue treatment. We have done some insecticidal fogging.This gives a longer range of space treatment but little,if any,residual action. Next year the Project should like to supplement their mist blowing operation with more insecticidal fogging.This Project plans the purchase of a new method fogger,it hopes will work well enough to cut back some on residue spray. The amounts of insecticide applied for adult mosquito control,with both mist blowers and foggers for this period: 83 10,229 gallons mist blown 105 gallons fogged to 630 acres To ease the concern of some citizens within the Project's control in our handling of chemical insecticides,we use none of the persistent or cumulative insecticides:DDT,Dieldrin,Aldren,Endren,Heptochlor,etc. The insecticides used in this area for mosquito control have been accepted and approved by the Department of Public Health.The Project's personnel are all licensed by the Massachusetts Pesticide Board.We are constantly informed from the University of Massachusetts Extension Service on the latest development in insecticide formulation,their caution, their limits in toxicity and new application methods.We are in attendance at all sponsored training courses of the Communicable Disease Center, U.S.D.H.relating to mosquito control that are held in this area.We believe this is all necessary to give,not only a good mosquito control, but a safe control as weU. There are many man hours spent in this Project where no item of productivity can be shown yet are as necessary hours to the operation as any of the others recorded.The hours spent checking mosquito breeding sites and mapping these,inquiring into related mosquito complaints,the mixing of insecticides and loading of equipment sprayers,both repair and preventive maintenance of all trucks,tractors,trailers and sprayer equip- ment and the cleaning and painting of garage spaces.These tasks along with the regular mosquito control operations tend to keep a mosquito control man pretty busy fifty-two weeks a year on a project most people consider "just a summer job." The Project wishes to acknowledge the help received from officials and departments of the communities it serves and sincerely hopes that benefits derived bv these denartments as a result of this cooperation are as great as those derived by the project. REPORT OF COHASSET FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY Statement of Income and Expenditures for the Year Ending December 31,1969 Cash on Hand January 1,1969 $1,297.58 Income: Investments and Savings Bank Interest 1,833.83 Benjamin Blake Bequest 237.07 Dividend Holyoke Mutual Ins.Policy From Cohasset Savings Bank 51.60 Underwood Account Withdrawn 1,462.27 $3,584.77 $3,584.77 $4,882.35 84 Expenditures: Safe Deposit Box 6.00 To Treasurer Paul Pratt Library 2,450.00 To Treasurer Paul Pratt Library 1,575.00 John H.Eddy Co.Insurance on Books 342.00 $4,373.00 $4,373.00 Cash on Hand December 31,1969 $509.35 Schedule of Invested Funds and Savings Bank Accounts December 31,1969 Bonds (face value) Commonwealth Edison Co.41/4 1988 $5,000.00 Mountain States Tel Sc Tel 43/8 1988 4,000.00 New York Central R.R.5 2013 1,500.00 Pacific Gas &Elec.Co.41/2 1986 3,000.00 Shares 108 Shares First National Bank Boston $13,500.00 Book Value $2,940.87 33 Shares State St.Bank &Trust Co. Savings Banks Cohasset Savings Bank $9,372.23 East Weymouth Savings Bank 4,146.00 Hingham Institution for Savings 2,560.00 Quincy Savings Bank 3,606.00 New England Merchants Bank 300.00 $19,984.23 Respectfully submitted, LLOYD C.TROTT,Treasurer REPORT OF COMMITTEE TO STUDY TOWN BUILDINGS Members BRIAN WILKIN JAMES LITCHFIELD ORIN HUSTON LAWRENCE GATES (non-participating) Chairman PHILIP FACEY Established and instructed on 4-28-69 by Board of Selectmen. 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Building in poor repair.Removal not deemed advisable. If this is not acceptable,the building should be destroyed and meet- ing space be provided in another town building;i.e..High School Auditorium. Fire Dept. Recommendation: Maintain present facilities for next 5 years. It is recognized that new and larger equipment will be requested and possibly approved in the next two years.At this time No.Cohasset and Beechwood Stations will become inadequate. Planning should begin now for a central facility to serve these areas and to accommodate the HiWay Dept,requirements alluded to in Item 2. Tree Dept. Recommendation : Abandon present accommodations as soon as it is legally permissible. Obtain temporary alternate housing;i.e..Water Dept.JPumping Station for spray equipment.Old police garage for vehicle or continue to park vehicles at homes of employees. Include in central garage planning,paragraph 2. 86 Town HaU Recommendation: This is a low priority situation.Space is adequate.Prepare a 30 year requirement for office space. Provide funds to engage an architect to present proposal for optunum use of space based on long range requirements. Respectfully submitted, PHILIP G.FACEY,JR.,Chairman REPORT OF THE SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES I hearby submit my report as Sealer of Weights and Measures for the year ending December 31,1969. A total of one hundred and forty five (145)weighing and/or measur- ing devices have been tested and sealed.Four (4)adjustments were made and one (1)measuring device was condemned. The amount of two hundred and twenty one dollars and sixty-five cents ($221.65)for sealing fees was collected and paid to the Town Treasurer,Cohasset,Massachusetts. Respectfully submitted/ BENJAMIN F.CURLEY,JR. Sealer of Weights and Measures REPORT OF THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE The Committee met regularly at the Town Hall on the second Tues- day of each month,and more frequently during the monhs of January, November and December. Meetings,both formal and mformal,were held with the personnel of many departments,with the Advisory Committee and with the Board of Selectmen. The Personnel Committee was again appointed by the Selectmen to be the Bargaining Agent of the Town to bargain with the Town Employees who are organized for bargaining for wages and working conditions under the rules and regulations of the Commonwealth. The Consumer Price Index for the Boston Metropolitan Area was used to show the effect of inflation on the purchasing power of wages,and the Municipal Salary Survey of 186 Massachusetts Towns was used to compare the wages and fringe items of Cohasset with other towns.The Committee also made personal inquiries in neighboring towns concerning conditions of employment.This information was used to assist the Com- mittee to determine ih&k recommendations for the Town Warrant for 1970. Cohasset continues to rank high in comparison with other tovms of the state on all phases of employee compensation. The personnel of the Paul Pratt Memorial Library were included in 87 the recommendations of the Personnel Committee for the first time in 1969.The personnel of the newly established Sewer Department were also included. We wish to express the thanks of the committee to all who have assisted us in our work of this year. Respectfully submitted, G.H.HOWKINS,Chakman REPORT OF THE COHASSET HOUSING AUTHORITY This Authority,legally constituted at a meeting held August 19th, 1969 has met on a semi-monthly basis since that date and is pleased to report that substantial progress has been made in establishing a firm basis for continued activities. In addition to our regular meetings,joint meetings have been held with representatives of the Department of Community Affairs,Common- wealth of Massachusetts,as well as with representatives of the Depart- ment of Housing and Urban Development,Division of Housing Assist- ance of the Federal Government.These meetings,exploratory in nature, were held to assist us in determining the course of action to be pursued — (ie:State or Federal financing).We are pleased to note the interest of the Board of Selectmen indicated by attendance at one of the meetings with the representatives of the Federal Government. Site investigations have also been conducted with particular interest placed on Town owned properties as possible locations for projected construction. The Authority is now ready to move forward in the creation of housing for the elderly under a definite program of action.However,such action is dependent upon two factors: 1.Acceptance by the Town of a Building Code at the annual Meeting in 1970 and, 2.Continued cooperation from the Board of Selectmen in the develop- ment of a "Workable Program"a pre-requisite if we are to obtain funds necessary for development of this housing. Respectfully submitted, MARGARET A.LYNCH,Secretary SAMUEL HASSAN,Treasurer JAMES R.DiGIACOMO,Asst.Treasurer MARY JEANETTE MURRAY,Vice-Chairman W.CHESTER BROWNE,Chairman 88 REPORT OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION In 1969 the Conservation Commission continued its practice of having monthly meetings during which many subjects,both of a local and state-wide interest were brought up and discussed.Guests to our meetings included Mr.Harry Ritter,with whom shell fishing in Cohasset was reviewed and suggestions as to revisions in the Shellfish Law were recommended.Another guest Mr.Lawrence Lincoln,a Cohasset resident and Supervisor of the Cohasset State Park,(the old Annex Ammunition Depot),gave us an idea of the future plans the state has for developing the area.A number of meetings were devoted to compiling a list of sug- gestions which were forwarded to the Zoning Study Committee for inclu- sion in the new Zoning By-law. Preliminary work was started on the Natural Resource Inventory of the Town.Such an inventory and plan is now required for matching funds from the State for land acquisition. We have been concerned during the year that our Tree Warden,Mr. Howard Bates,was not able,due to illness,to provide the specialized knowledge and supervision necessary for the proper care of the Town Trees.We hope next year a qualified applicant will seek the position. Mr.Joe Becker is our Associate Member,representing the Cohasset Schools. Respectfully submitted, JOHN BARRETT GEORGE W.BENEDICT HERBERT MARSH EDWARD WOODS JOHN BRYANT MARY JANE McARTHUR JOHN F.HUBBARD,Chairman REPORT OF THE RECREATION COMMISSION The Recreation Commission has now completed its 13th year of operation.We meet on the second Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall.Any resident of the Town is most welcome to attend and bring suggestions as to new recreational activities or improvements to existing programs. The Townspeople should realize that this Commission,a volunteer group,is handling details of finances,maintenance of recreational areas and operation of programs.The Commission needs the cooperation of the residents to support and work on recreational programs of their choice. During the past year the Tennis Courts at Milliken Field have been completely resurfaced.A new backstop has been installed at Barnes Field to replace the original one which was inadequate and in need of repair. About a year ago,at the suggestion of a Beechwood resident the Commis- sion set up a temporary skating area at the Beechwood Ball Field and 89 with the fine cooperation of the Fire Department had the area flooded. It worked out very well and will be continued each year. The Summer Recreational Program,for children ages 5-12,in its 2nd year of operation,was far more successful than last year with an attendance more than double that of '68.The program operated for 9 weeks at two fields each day,Barnes and Beechwood,from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.This was a change from the previous year when it was alternated from one field one week to the other field the following week.This appears to be a worthwhile program and will be continued. The Commission met,late Summer,with the Chairman of the Council on Ageing for a basic introduction to the aims and operation of the Council. The Commission intends to investigate how it can assist the Council in serving this age group in a broader area of activities. Plans for the coming year include major repairs to the bleachers and backstop at Beechwood,a new 4'chain link perimeter fence and 2 gates at Barnes Feld,continued investigation of the feasibility of lighting the tennis courts at Milliken Field and the possibility of lighting the Pond on the Common and Treats Pond on Atlantic Avenue for evening skating. During the latter part of the year Mr.Harold Barnes,a member of the Commission since 1957,submitted his resignation.He has served the Town faithfully and sincerely.His presence wiU be missed on the Com- mission.The Town will have a hard time finding one who will so faith- fully and conscientiously serve as Harold has for this length of time. The Commission wishes to thank all,whether Town official and/or resident,for their cooperation,understanding and assistance.Only by working together can progress be made. Respectfully submitted, HAMILTON T.TEWKSBURY,Chairman HAROLD F.BARNES NORMAN J.DELANEY DENNIS W.KUNTZ WILLIAM G.O'BRIEN REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE TO SURVEY THE ADMINISTRATION FUNCTIONS OF TOWN BOARDS AND DEPARTMENTS In accordance with the mandate of the town meeting on March 11, 1969,this committee has concentrated its efforts on behalf of Public Works. At present,the hiring of a town engineer is economically not feasible. In an effort to coordinate similar duties now performed both collectively and separately,an article appears in the warrant creating a Board of Parks and Trees.This in essence places all "Greens"department under single rule. 90 Our thanks to the Board of Selectmen for their great deal of time and cooperation. Respectfully submitted, LOUIS N.SIMEONE,Chairman REPORT OF THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS After many hours of study and deliberation,your Board of Water Commissioners voted to proceed with plans to augment our water supply as outlined in the report by Sanitary Engineering Associated,Inc.of Boston. We have met several times with state oflBcials to negotiate an equitable arrangement whereby the use of 80 acres of land,controlled by the De- partment of Natural Resources,in the former Ammunition Depot,may be used by the Town for reservoir purposes.This land,in addition to approximately 30 acres,mostly Town owned,outside the State Park will create the proposed 110 acre reservoir.The project also includes a small control structure on Bound Brook near Beechwood Street and a new fil- tration plant near Lily Pond on King Street. It is our desire to proceed with this project as rapidly as financing will permit.We are convinced this wiU solve the water supply problem for many,many years. During the year the Water Department has operated efiBciently and is on a sound financial base. Again this year a record volume of water was treated and distributed, some 225 million gallons.An increase of 21 million gallons over last year,in spite of the curtailment during peak load periods.It is obvious that this rate of increased demand can no longer be met with our present facilities. Fifty three new accounts were activated this year,of which twenty two were installed by the Department,the remainder by private developers. This brings the total of active services to 1860,excluding all Town owned buildings and properties.Ten old services were renewed. Three hundred feet of 10"main and one additional hydrant was in- stalled to complete the line of Mill Lane. The pumping equipment at Station No.6 at Lily Pond was replaced to update and insure our continued supply from Lily Pond to the treat- ment plant. The Board of Commissioners wish to take this opportunity to thank the various Town Officials,Department Heads and Committees for their splendid cooperation throughout the year.And to the Superintendent 91 and the Department Personnel for their willingness and diligence to get the job done,and at times,under most adverse conditions. Respectfully submitted, BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS ALAN S.MURPHY,Chairman ROCCO F.LAUGELLE HENRY W.AINSLIE,JR.,Secretary REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SEWER COMMISSIONERS Your new Water Pollution Control Facility was put into operation on August 18th,1969,to assure trouble free operation upon the opening of the High School September 3rd. It is our feeling this date marks a milestone in the progress of the Town to eliminate pollution of our harbor,James Brook,the center of Town area and conceivably many other problem sections of the com- munity,as well as eliminating the disposal problem at the High School complex. Many and varied problems have been encountered and overcome in the operation of this plant,but the greatest is yet to be solved,that is, the lack of raw material entering the plant.Your study Committee,hav- ing planned for the future,instructed the engineering firm to design these facilities to handle some eighty thousand (80,000)gallons per day.With the high school discharging less than ten thousand (10,000)gallons per day,we find this to be detrimental to the effective and efficient operation of the plant. Also,the operation of the plant has been handled,on a part time basis,by Water Department Personnel.We are convinced this is not the most satisfactory way to operate a facility of this type.In reviewing the overall picture we would recommend the following: 1 . The employment of a full time operator of the facility. 2.That proposed extension of the Sewage System be approved. 3.Adoption of proposed Rules &Regulations pertaining to the in- stallation and maintenance of the Sanitary Sewer System. We vv^Guld like to take this opportunity to thank,the personnel of the Water Department who have operated this plant on their off duty time, our part-time Superintendent for his diligent efforts and the various Town Officials and Committees for their cooperation and assistance. Respectfully submitted, BOARD OF SEWER COMMISSIONERS ROCCO F.LAUGELLE,Chairman ALAN S.MURPHY,JR. HENRY W.AINSLIE,JR.,Secretary 92 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF REGISTRARS Number of registered voters on January 1,1969 3824 Removed from voting list because of removal to other towns,death and marriage 269 3555 .Added to voting list by registration,etc.149 Ti-ytal number of registered voters on January 1,1970 3704 EnroUed Totals Republicans 1376 Democrats 866 Unenrolled 1462 Any resident not listed in the Census taken by the Board of Regis- trars during January and February should inform the Registrars before May 1st. Meetings for the registration of voters are held at stated times during the year.Notices of these meetings are posted in the Post Offices of the Town and in many other public buildings. Respectfully submitted, CLARENCE M.GRASSIE,Chairman REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN In submitting our report for the year,we do not attempt to list the amount of details which transpire in our office,but merely to set forth a few of the main aspects of the office. We wish to express our appreciation to the members of aU town de- partments for their cooperation and to all civic and voluntar}'groups who have participated on committees in an attempt to improve our town. There are many demands these days for changes,and it might be well to call your attention to those taking place in Cohasset. As a result of act'on taken at the last Town Meeting,Cohasset has an active Housing Authority making plans for low cost housing for the elderly.We also have a Council for the Aging which is trying to meet the present needs of these fine citizens.At the March Town Meeting there will be an article in the warrant to adopt a Building Code.This year at a Special Town Meeting we amended our Zoning By-Laws in an attempt to broaden our tax base.This year 1970 will be the town's Bicentennial Anniversary.The Bicentennial Committee should be highly commended for the planning of appropriate observances for this historical occasion for the ensuing year. We should make note of the generosity of our former Police Chief, 93 Hector J.Pelletier for the gift to the town of a parcel of land at the end of Sankey Road. We have filled in a large area of Woodside Cemetery,which we plan to loam and seed in 1970.This will make many more lots available in the years ahead. During the year we appointed a committee "To Make A Study Of Town Owned Buildings"which report is contained in the current Town Report. Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR L.CLARK,Chairman GEORGE w.McLaughlin HELEN E.SCRIPTURE REPORT OF THE HARBOR MASTER The year 1969 was very active as far as the boating population was concerned.It became necessary in July to request the Selectmen to freeze the waiting list and not accept any more applications until such time the present list is fulfilled.It is of the utmost importance that potential boat owners go through the proper channels to apply for a mooring space before they purchase a boat.The waiting list consists of three groups. Boats 16'and under,over 16'and up to 26'and 26'and over and is on a revolving basis and may be seen at the Harbor Master's office. There were two new floats added to the existing one which helped greatly to relieve the overtaxed one we had. By the end of 1970 each and every mooring will be tagged for identification purposes and location. It is with gratitude I express my sincere appreciation to the Harbor Study Committee,the Board of Selectmen and the many boat owners for the help and assistance in the last year. Respectfully submitted, HARRY RITTER REPORT OF THE COHASSET COUNCIL ON AGING I am pleased to submit the first Annual Report of the Cohasset Council on Aging.It has been an exciting and challenging year. 900 questionnaires were mailed to the residents of the town 60 years of age and over.As of January 6,1970,228 or 25%were returned. Subsequently,a daily phoning service for persons living alone has been initiated with the help of "FISH",a valuable volunteer organization. Visitations are also made to shut-ins. Through the generosity of Police Chief Feola an Information and Referral Service is in operation Monday and Thursday,10 to 12 A.M. in the Conference Room of our Police Station. 94 The First Parish Church has made their facilities available to us for our Drop-in Center four days a week to be used for social,recreational and educational uses.Monday is Men's Day.Wednesday,Thursday and Friday is open to everyone all day.Volunteers are on duty 10 to 12 and 2 to 4. Through the joint cooperation of the Social Service League and the Public Health Department,an Influenza Immunization Clinic was opened to our Senior Citizens. The Paul Pratt Library has made available a Large Print Book Col- lection and a Mobile Library.A Film Festival under our joint auspices is in the planning. The School Department has issued "Appreciation Passes"for ad- mittance to citizens 65 and over and printed a "Calendar of Events" which include sports,lectures and concerts. We have worked closely with all Town Departments,Churches,and volunteer organizations especially "FISH"and the Social Service League. In summary we are working to ascertain the total needs and desires of our Cohasset Senior Citizens and to provide the facilities,activities and social contacts to enrich their lives. I should like to extend my personal thanks,as well as that of the board for the courtesy,cooperation and support we have received when- ever we have approached the Town Officials and organizations for help in meeting the needs of the aged. Respectfully submitted, ARLENE CLINE (Mrs.Albert),Chairman MRS.RICHARDSON WHITE FRED DELLORFANO MRS.FRANCES ANTOINE ALBERT LFV^INGSTON THOMAS TWITCHELL MRS.VITO CONTE MRS.STEWART SANDERS REV.LEE RICHARDS REPORT OF GOVERNMENT ISLAND COMMITTEE 1969 The Government Island Committee is pleased to submit the follow- ing progress report for 1969. During the year some of the roadway within the Island property was blacktopped,thus enhancing and generally up-grading the interior of the site.This is all to the good because the area will doubtlessly be put 95 into extensive use this summer in conjunction with the water front activ- ities of the Bicentennial Celebration. The Committee recognizes the need for further extensive improve- men and believes a great deal can be accomplished at very reasonable cost,especially in terms of the tremendous potential of the area.The Committee recommends that it be continued. Respectfully submitted, RICHARD C.TOUSLEY,CHAIRMAN GERARD J.STANTON PRESCOTT T.CUMNER EDWARD FIGUERIDO MARY JANE E.McARTHUR HARRY H.RITTER REPORT OF THE BUILDING CODE COMMITTEE Report to the Selectmen January 26,1970 Herewith is a copy of the Proposed Building Code for the Town of Cohasset which has been corrected to date excepting for any possible revisions by Town Counsel.We are waiting for his review. In order to set up some guide lines for considering the workings of the proposed Code,we have studied the records of the Building Permits issued by the Selectmen over the past two years.We have attempted to evaluate the probable work load and operating costs of the proposed new department,and the probable revenue from Building Permits that could be applied to these costs. Below is a summary of the Permits issued during each month: Jan.Feb.Mar.Apr.May June July Aug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total 1968 —3 1 2 11 13 8 23 9 12 15 13 6—116 1969 —4 12 11 9 11 4 5 15 9 14 9 —103 The largest numbers issued in any weekly periods were:9 in each of two weeks of July 1968;8 in one week of March 1969;6 in each of two weeks of 1968;5 in each of four weeks in both 1968 and 1969.Dur- ing the remaining weeks in both years the count ranged from 4 to none, with 2 or 3 each week predominating.The average over the whole two year period was just over 2 per week. Assuming that approximately these same figures wUl apply during the near future,we believe that a Building Inspector working 12 to 16 hours per week could process applications,check plans,issue permits, and make about three inspection trips to each job during its construction. On the basis of an average of 110 permits per year,a 12 hour week would enable him to devote about 5 hours to each project with a little time left over for general office work.However,from the distribution of the work load indicated by the monthly and weekly summaries,there would be concentrations of work during some periods when 12 hours per week 96 would be inadequate.We think,therefore,that his time schedule should be somewhat flexible so that he could work longer hours when the neces- sity arose.An overall limit on this flexibility would need to be arrived at by experience but it seems probable that an overall maximum of 16 hours per week or about 800 hours a year would be a reasonable estimate. We believe that it should be possible to obtain the services of a qualified part time Building Inspector who might very well be a retired or partly retired engineer,architect,or builder.The services of such a person might be obtainable for about $5 per hour and on this basis we suggest the following budget for the department: Building Inspector's Salary $4,000.00 Miscellaneous office expenses 1,000.00 $5,000.00 The building permits issued over the past two years brought in $1686.00 in 1968,and $1492 in 1969.On the basis of the fee schedule in the proposed new Building Code,these same permits would have brought in $2788 and $2610 respectively,or an average of about $2700 for each year. We have analyzed the amounts of the estimated costs on which the permit fees for the past two years were based and,in quite a few cases, we have looked at the projects involved.We feel that most of the projects were undervalued by 1/3 to 1/2 and that if an experienced man were in charge of the permits he could require more realistic estimates.We think that the anticipated fees under the proposed new Code should amount to at least $1000 more per year than the 1968-1969 average,or approxi- mately $3700 to $3800.This would mean that the actual cost to the Town for the operation of the proposed Building Department might amount to about $1200 or $1300 per year.However,this estimate does not take into account the amounts now being realized for permits which now go into E &D account without discernible offsetting costs. We assume that the Article covering the Proposed Building Code in the Warrant will require the appropriation of funds,and that this ap- propriation would need to be for the full estimated amount of the budget since the fees for permits would go into the E &D account.If the Cod© is adopted in March,the budget for this year might be less because of the reduced time element,but there would be some non-recurring ex- penses for equipment,etc.,which would offset part of this. Respectfully submitted, BUILDING CODE COMMITTEE EARLE W.HIGGINS,IR. IRWIN D.MATTHEW JOSEPH E.WOOD CHARLES T.PATROLTA,Chairman BY I.D.MATTHEW 97 REPORT OF THE SOCIAL SERVICE LEAGUE The staff of the Social Service League of Cohasset provided the fol- lowing Nursing and Physiotherapy service on orders from the patients' attending physician,and approval by the Welfare Department: Nursing Service Cases Home Visits Office Medicaid 5 198 22 Medicare B "8 237 Physiotherapy Service Medicaid 1 6 Medicare B "2 14 The Social Service League is concerned by the more stringent in- terpretation of custodial and skilled nursing care which is contained in the latest directive from the Social Security Administration.It has necessitated carrying several patients,who had previously qualified for Medicare B, under straight Medicaid. As always,the Social Service League is grateful for the warm spirit of cooperation and interest which the Welfare Department accords our agency as we work together for the mutual benefit of our recipients. Casework Report 12 cases,known to the Welfare Department have also been known to the Caseworker,Mrs.Wright,and 2 of these are still active.We re- ferred 3 cases to Miss Holub during 1969,and we are grateful to her for her immediate cooperation and help,in these as well as the other jointly handled cases. Respectfully submitted, (MRS.)MYRTLE E.MEDEIROS,R.N. Director Nursing Service REPORT OF THE MOTH SUPERINTENDENT The work on the Elm trees was late in starting this past year.The dormant spray was not applied early enough.The results are uncertain. Fifty-two samples were taken from different elm trees in various sections of Town and all came back with the Dutch Elm disease.The trees will be marked and will have to be taken down.A $6500.00 appropriation has been submitted to remove the diseased trees.This work will be let out to contract.Twenty-six elms were removed in 1969. Poison Ivy was sprayed in places where it was a problem on road- sides and backyards. The spraying of Elm trees at different stages will help control the disease but in many cases the roots are diseased and eventually the disease will spread through the tree. Respectfully submitted, LOUIS C.BAILEY,JR. 98 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH Personnel ANTHONY W.VENTO,R.S. Health Agent,Milk Inspector,Inspector of Animals FREDDIE PETERSON,M.D. Pediatrician,Well Baby and Well Chid Conference MRS.M.MEDEIROS,R.N. Public Heath Nurse,Nursing services by Contract with the Social Service League CHARLES T.PATROLIA Plumbing Inspector EARL McARTHUR Plumbing Inspector This has been another year of little strife or turmoil for the Board of Health,thanks again to the efficiency and dedication of the real workers of the team,the agent and the public health nurses.The secretarial and office workers must also be given their share of the credit. There have been a minimum of complaints from the sewage disposal branch of operations,but we realize the number of complaints are not truly representative of the problems involved.Few people will call to com- plain that their own sewage disposal system is not working. We hope now,with the treatment plant in operation,the citizens will realize the more connections to the plant,the more efficient the operation. Realizing this,we are anticipating an affirmative vote on the sewer- age article at Town Meeting which is in the best interest of the public health of the town.'"^ j We are looking forward to much improvement at the town disposal area,with more cooperation from the highway department and its equip- ment,which is more than welcomed. Once again,we the Board,are grateful to aU who have helped us throughout the year. Sewage Disposal Pennits New construction approved Alterations &additions Subdivision Investigations Final Inspections Percolation tests witnessed Short form permits issued Total 124 There were fifteen dye tests conducted of which seven were positive Food Handling Establishments Year round restaurants 1 1 Milk Samples 1 99 Nuisance Complaints 50 Sewage overflow 62 31 Drainage surface water 4 4 Animals 36 90 Rubbish &Garbage 8 69 Drinking Water 1 42 Miscellaneous 13 Seasonal restaurants Grocery stores Water Samples 6 Swab tests 6 Milk &Oieo Licenses 15 Total inspections Other Health Agent Activities Inspections of Day Care Centers,Day Camps,Nursing Homes Burial Permits Issued Licenses and Permits Issued International Immunization Certificates Anti Rabies Clinic Inoculations Influenza vaccine clinic,23 town employees,senior citizens 44 Court Appearances for town Dead animals to laboratory for test to determine presence of rabies 58 36 79 7 54 78 157 128 67 4 3 Receipts to Town Treasurer Registered Plumbers Permits,new construction Permits,alterations Plumbing Inspections 73 Permit Fee collected 44 Fee Payment to 41 Inspectors $644.50 $508.00 $464.00 Immunization Summary DPT DT Smallpox Heaf Tuberculin Mumps Grade 1 47 46 79 Grade 4 129 Grade 5 64 Grade 6 101 Grade 9 83 116 Grade 12 55 85 Grade K to 8 received Mumps vaccine 622 Total 47 147 202 WeU Child Clinic 409 622 Oral Trivalent Polio 32 Tine Tuberculine 1 Measles vaccine 3 Mumps vaccine 26 Smallpox Vaccination 5 German Measle Vaccine 2 D.P.T.23 Heaf Tuberculine Test Active Arrested cases Detection Programs 409 Tine Tuberculine Test Tuberculosis Status Cases under supervision 4 Visits of supervision Public Health Nursing (by contract with Social Service League) Mrs.M.Medeiros,R.N. 33 47 100 Antepartum 6 Postpartum 77 Health Promotion Premature 5 Under 28 days 34 28 days -1 year 55 1-4 years 119 5-19 years 18 Disease Control Cancer 3 Cardiac 8 Diabetic 2 Communicable 44 Handicapped Children 10 (Mental,Physical) Maternity Cases Visits 22 115 5 37 97 212 29 31 39 6 46 23 There were six premature births reported to the Board of Health.One deceased. Communicable diseases reported Chicken Pox 4 Hepatitis 1 German Measles 1 Mumps 2 Scarlet Fever 1 Dog Bites 24 Septic Sore Throat 27 Racoon Bites 4 Salmonella 1 Gonorrhea 1 Well Child Conferences Sessions Attendance Well Baby,WeU Child Clinics 10 144 The Well Child Clinics showed a 21%increase in the number of children served,with 144 attending 10 clinics.Once again preschool physicals (19)were given.This year Mumps vaccine,and late in No- vember,German Measles vaccine was made available to our clinics. We are grateful as always for the loyal support and cooperation of the Board of Health,and of Mr.Vento,the Health Agent,as we work ft together to safeguard and promote good health in the community. ^K Casework Report ^B Four cases were carried over from 1968 and three of these are still ^receiving intensive treatment;one for personal adjustment and economic ^stress,another for difficult parent-child relationships,and the third for ^medical and economic problems. ^r In addition four other cases were opened during the year.Three in- volved medical financial problems,and the fourth was a young woman 101 with many emotional and economical stresses.Four of the total eight cases are still receiving active treatment. Respectfully submitted, EDWARD A.McCarthy,m.d. Chairman RENE G.CHIASSON,Secretary WILLIAM J.MONTUORI,Member REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER JANUARY 1,1969 to DECEMBER 31,1969 BALANCE IN TREASURY —JANUARY 1,1969 $288,325.87 Received from Collector of Taxes 2,700,447.35 Received from Town Collector 124,719.23 Received from other Sources 2,924,944.46 $6,038,436.91 Paid Selectmen's Warrants No.1 -145 Inc.—5,736,856.77 BALANCEINTREASURY —DECEMBER 31,1969 $301,580.14 Rockland Trust Company $45,664.29 Rockland Trust Company (Deposit in Transit)28,653.59 South Shore National Bank 156,724.14 State Street Bank and Trust Company 24,1 18.77 New England Merchants National Bank 886.71 Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company 20,244.30 Norfolk County Trust Company 24,746.23 First National Bank in Boston 442.11 Cash in Drawer 100.00 $301,580.14 Respectfully submitted, DAVID E.TRUESDELL REPORT OF THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Submitted herewith is the report of the Highway Surveyor for the year ending December 31,1969. The men of the Highway Department had a good year.The spring cleaning was done early.Streets swept,catch basins cleared.This was done with Town owned equipment,a great help and saving.Street lines were painted,street signs and fences were painted and repaired. Street signs and street markers are still a problem.It is a full time job for one man. 102 The Department worked on street drainage in different sections of Town.This work will continue.It is the first step to good roads. The Department installed 17 Standard Catch Basins and laid 2360' of 10"and 12"and 15"pipe.One and one half miles of Mix in Place was laid on various streets and private ways.One and one half mUes of Type I Bituminous Concrete was put down on three different streets.This pro- gram wUl continue. Chapter 90 Maintenance and Construction Funds were applied for this year.The Construction funds will be used on Elm Street.The Main- tenance funds will be used on Jerusalem Road to install a culvert and necessary drainage and to continue with the resurfacing. The construction work on Elm Street could be delayed by the Bi- centennial plans for the coming year. The State will look into the situation at the Cove,regarding the tidal gate.Maybe the Construction funds for 1970 and 1971 could be used to help the flooding condition that exists. The work on Forest Avenue and South Main Street should be com- pleted this year.There is money set aside for this work.This year the De- partment has four routine articles.It is the first time in fourteen years that there has not been a request for special street or drainage articles. There is enough money to complete this year's work schedule. The Department has requested a new dump truck to replace the ten year old one now in use.The new Backhoe and Front end loader have worked very weU. This year the Department has offered the Board of Health a man to work at the Town Dump,also the use of Highway Dept.Trucks and equipment to try and put things together and save the Town some money. In closing,I thank the men of the Department and the Town Officials who have helped throughout the year.I thank you,John F.James,who at the age of seventy wUl retire from regular Highway duties.Your time and loyalty have been greatly appreciated. Respectfully submitted, LOUIS C.BAILEY,JR.,Highway Surveyor REPORT OF THE COLLECTOR OF TAXES January 1,1969 to December 31,1969 1966 Outstanding January 1,1969 170.78 Collected and Paid to Treasurer 51.85 Outstanding December 31,1969 118.93 170.78 1967 Outstanding January 1,1969 8,830.56 103 Collected and Paid to Treasurer 5,281.91 Abated 291.70 Refunds on abatements 191.82 99.88 3,169.42TaxTitles Outstanding December 31,1969 279.35 8,830.56 1968 Outstanding January 1,1969 72,401.33 Add:New Committments 65,708.81 11,252.79 Collected and Paid to Treasurer 83,654.12 Abated 4,456.42 Refunds on abatements 2,317.79 2,138.63 Tax Titles 5,280.60 Tax Judgement 46.76 Outstanding December 31,1969 10,480.32 83,654.12 1969 Total Committments of Warrants from the Assessors of Personal Property,Real Estate,and Motor Vehicle Excise: 2,668,125.42 Collected and Paid to Treasurer 2,469,999.82 Abated 99,310.21 Refunds on Abatements 17,397.11 81,913.10 Tax Titles 10,321.69 Outstanding December 31,1969 105,890.81 )LLECTOR 2,668,125.42 REPORT OF THE WATER C( December 31,1969 1967 Water Liens Outstanding January 1,1966 201.33 Collected and Paid to Treasurer 142.71 Tax Titles 58.62 201.33 1968 Water Liens Outstanding January 1,1969 1,317.27 Collected and Paid to Treasurer 1,215.47 Ixss:Refunds 44.32 44.32 Tax Titles 74.12 Outstanding December 31,1969 72.00 1,317.27 1969 Water Liens Total Committment of Warrant 8,792.55 Collected and Paid to Treasurer 7,363.34 Less:Refunds 25.00 25.00 Tax Titles 150.58 104 Outstanding December 31,1969 1,303.63 8,792.55 1968 Water Meters,etc. Outstanding January 1,1969 REPORT OF THE TOWN COLLECTOR December 31,1969 Accounts Receivable Collected Town Hall Rents Wire Dept. Police &Fire Cemetery Sales School Dept. Misc.Income 400.00 114.80 358.07 8,818.00 726.19 114,302.17 21,575.65 Collected and Paid to Treasurer Abated Refunds on abatements 40.70 12.09 12,754.49 28.61 8,792.55Transferto1969WaterLiens Water Meters, 419.01 610.67 etc. 133,847.39 191.66 21,626.61 21,575.65 1969 Total Committment of Warrant Collected and Paid to Treasurer Abated Refunds Outstanding,December 31,1969 155,282.34 155,282.34 124,719.23 124,719.23 TOTAL COLLECTIONS SUMMARY Taxes Collected Water Collections Accounts Receivable Interest Lein Certificates Water Leins 2,541,042.39 146,601.88 124,719.23 3,700.38 381.18 8,721.52 Total 2,825,166.58 Respectfully Submitted, Gordon E.Flint Town Collector 105 REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT 1.As directed by the By-Laws of the Town of Cohasset,Article 3, Section 3,I herewith submit my report for the Cohasset Police Depart- ment for the year ending December 31,1969. ARREST REPORT Males Females Total Abandoning a motor vehicle 1 1 Altered license in possession 1 1 2 Assault and battery 2 2 Assault and battery upon a police officer 1 1 Breaking and entering,daytime 1 1 Breaking and entering,nighttime 14 1 15 Default 3 3 Disturbing the peace 2 1 3 Drunkenness 67 8 75 Failing to keep right 27 1 28 Failing to obey traffic sign 8 8 Failing to obey traffic signal 4 4 Having narcotic drug in possession 2 2 Illegal possession of fireworks 1 1 Knowingly present where narcotic drug is found 2 2 Larceny 6 6 Leaving scene of accident,personal injury ....1 1 Leaving scene of accident,property damage ...2 2 Loitering,violation of town by-law 1 1 Minor in possession of alcohol 4 4 Neglect to support family 1 1 Neglect to support wife 1 1 No inspection sticker on motor vehicle 7 7 No license in pK>ssession 12 12 No registration in possession 6 6 No taillight on vehicle 4 4 Not properly licensed 1 1 Operating motor vehicle after 1 A.M.on junior license 1 1 Operating motor vehicle after right to operate suspended 1 1 Operating a motor vehicle to endanger 5 1 6 Operating a motor vehicle while under the in- fluence of amphetimines 1 1 Operating a motor veh^'cle while under the in- fluence of intoxicating liquor 21 4 25 Operating uninsured motor vehicle 1 1 Operatine unregistered motor vehicle 1 1 Operatinjy motor vehicle without a license ....1 1 Operating a motor vehicle recklessly 1 1 Procuring alcoholic beverage for minor 1 1 Receiving stolen property 2 2 105 Possession of burglarious implements 4 2 Refusing to stop for police officer 2 2 ^Refusing to show registration 1 1 Speeding 80 8 88 Unlawful appropriation of a boat 2 2 Unnatural act 1 1 Using a motor vehicle in commission of a felony 1 1 Using motor vehicle without authority 9 1 10 Using motor vehicle without authority after li- cense suspended 1 1 Total 318 27 345 DISPOSITION OF CASES Arrested on warrant 8 Arrested without warrant 103 Summoned by Court 137 Released,Chapter 272,Section 45,Gen.Laws 30 GuHty 208 Not Guilty 19 Continued 20 Filed by order of the Court 8 Dismissed 21 Appealed to Superior Court 6 Held for Grand Jury 6 Arrested for other departments 7 Total fines $4,640.00 SUMMARY OF WORK DONE BY THE DEPARTMENT Accidents investigated,automobile 185 Buildings found open and locked by the police 233 Complaints received at Headquarters and investigated by this Department 4,524 Duty calls from boxes 3,510 Fire alarms answered 58 Firearms Identification Cards issued 92 Hackney licenses issued 2 Hackney operator licenses issued 8 Mileage of patrol cars 94,857 Mileage of ambulance 5,780 Number of doors on business establishments tried nightly 276 Number of gasoline pumps checked nightly 37 Number of days spent in Court by officers 476 Oxygen caUs 10 Parking permits issued to Cohasset residents for parking area at Sandy Beach 2,450 Licenses to carry firearms issued 82 Firearms dealer licenses issued 2 Permits to perform work on Lord's Day issued 20 107 Persons transported to hospitals and doctor's olBQces in ambulance 158 in police cars 53 Special attention requested by owners of closed houses 480 Street lights reported out to Brockton Edison Company 255 Special police details 935 Summonses served for other departments 234 Stolen property recovered by departments,value $2,460.00 Violation citations issued,Chapter 90C 343 Temporary guest permits issued for parking area at Sandy Beach 346 Tags issued for parking violations 627 The past year has been a busy one.The demands on officers of the Department were met in a manner v/orthy of the thanks of the citizens. There is a great lack of interest on the part of young male residents in Cohasset in police work.This is borne out by the few taking the entrance examinations when they are scheduled.I hope that in the future police work will offer an attraction to the youth of Cohasset. This year we are turning in two Ford sedan patrol cars for two station wagons equipped for emergencies such as accidents.I believe this will greatly help in quick response to such emergencies. In closing I want to thank all for the cooperation received during the past year. Respectfully submitted, RANDOLPH A.FEOLA Chief of Police Cohasset,Massachusetts REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS Our 1969 financial report is as follows: Total Valuation,1968 19,258,667.63 Total Valuation,1969 20,068,792.63 Plus Omitted Assessment 9,675.00 20,078,467.63 Increase in Valuation 819,800.00 Town Grant,Annual Town Meeting, March 1,1969 3,126,833.73 Amounts required to be raised: School Lunch 8,887.34 Free Public Libraries 1,460.00 Racial Imbalance Program 3,780.00 14,127.34 County Tax and Assessments County Tax 73,160.63 County Hospital 4,032.63 77,193.26 State Tax and Assessments State Recreation Areas 12,917.38 Metropolitan Parks 1,823.00 108 Mass.Bay Transportation Authority Elderly Retiree Program Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Bills State Assessment System Metropolitan Area Planning Council Underestimates of 1968 County Tax State Tax and Assessments State Recreation Areas Mass.Bay Transportation Authority Overlay of Current Year GROSS AMOUNT TO BE RAISED ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS ESTIMATED RECEIPTS 1969 Estimated Receipts from the Local Aid 7,329.12 803.27 701.55 262.36 275.57 24,112.25 5,736.11 5,736.11 973 .10 .04 973.14 89,486.03 3,423,842.64 and Agency Funds 438,846.52 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise 211,500.00 Licenses 9,000.00 Fines 800.00 Schools (local receipts of School Committee)300.00 Interest On Taxes and Assessments 2,800.00 On Deposit 4,200.00 7,000.00 Water Department Offset 144,698.82 Rents 2,800.00 TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS 814,945.34 AVAILABLE FUNDS TO BE USED Overestimate of 1968 to be used as Available Funds Metropolitan Parks 85.15 Amounts voted to be taken from Available Funds Article 8 —Dog Funds 905.85 Article 9 —Use of Assessors in fixing Tax Rate 65.000.00 Article 10 —Reserve Fund 25,000.00 Article 14 —Stabilization Fund 45,000.00 Article 17 —Library Maintenance 1,460.00 Article 24 —Reconstruction,resurfacing and installation for necessary drainage on highways 7,681.76 Article 38 —Improvement and enlargement of Woodside Cemetery 4,000.00 Article 43 —Connection of Police-Fire Department Headquarters to Municipal Sewerage Treatment Plant 1,333.18 150,380.79 TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS 150,465.94 109 TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS 965,411.28 Gross Amount to be Raised 3,423,842.64 Total Estimated Receipts 814,945.34 Total Available Funds 150,465.94 965,411.28 NET AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION ON PROPERTY 2,458,431.37 NET AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION ON PROPERTY Total Valuation,Real Estate $19,019,820.00 @ $122.50 2,329,927.95 Total Valuation,Personal Property $1,048,972.63 @ $122.50 128,499.15 Gain on account of fractional division of tax rate 4.27 TOTAL TAXES LEVIED ON PROPERTY 2,458,431.37 Number of bills on Personal Estate 329. Number of bills on Real Estate 2,740 Total number of bills 3,069 Number of Horses assessed 27 Number of Cattle assessed 4 Number of all other Animals 7 Number of Acres of Land assessed 4,082.856 Number of Dvi^elling Houses assessed 1,943 ABATEMENTS GRANTED DURING 1969 LEVY OF THE YEAR 1967 Real Estate Tax 232.30 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise 59.40 LEVY OF THE YEAR 1968 Real Estate Tax 262.60 Personal Property Tax 400.40 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise 3,793.42 LEVY OF THE YEAR 1969 Real Estate Tax 83,745.67 Personal Property Tax 1,024.13 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise 14,540.41 110 REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN,COHASSET FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY/PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY I am pleased to submit my first amiual report to the two library boards and to the citizens.The year 1969 marks the beginning of a new chapter in Cohasset's long and notable history of support and use of its public library service.Effective January 1,library employees were classi- fied under the Town classification plan and transferred to the Town pay- roll.A further improvement in administration is recommended by the two library boards for action at the next Town Meeting:this change would have the Town Treasurer hold custody of all library funds,eliminating the present system involving three Treasurers. This year salaries and book budget were upgraded significantly.Li- brary hours were expanded to provide more evening hours and Sunday afternoon openings.The periodical collection was doubled in size and increased emphasis placed on the purchase of adult non-fiction.A new art print lending service was initiated.Expanded use was made of the Eastern Massachusetts Regional Library System with the initiation of monthly visits by the Regional Bookmobile,and with increased use of inter-library loan and telephone reference service.Furnishing of the library's attractive meeting room (built in 1964)was completed and use of this room greatly increased,both for library programs,and as a meet- ing place for citizen groups. DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF THE COLLECTIONS Circulation Total (Home Purchased Gifts Withdrawn Holdings Use) 15,947 26,396 25,409 42,343 10,091 24,154 9,926 34,245 6,685 734 2,289 36,069 85,562 The total circulation of 85,562 equals 15 loans to every man,woman, and child in Cohasset (1960 population),which compares favorably with the state-wide average of less than 7 loans per capita.This is primary evidence that the people want and will use their public library.The retail value of library materials borrowed for home use is more than $400,000 — or $60 worth of materials per capita.One case study revealed that a family of five borrowed over $3,000 worth of library materials in one year,much of which was used by several members of the family.These observations suggest that the taxpayers arc offered,and receive,a good return on their investment of about $2.50 on the tax rate. Ill Adult Nonfiction 1,325 74 103 Adult Fiction 390 79 115 Total Adult Books 1,715 153 218 Juvenile Nonfiction 329 148 Juvenile Fiction 395 167 Total Juvenile Books 724 315 Periodical Subscriptions 190 20 Recordings 188 TOTALS The book budget was stretched by buying more paperbacks,es- pecially quality paperbacks in adult nonfiction;21%oi total books added during the year were paperbacks.Many books are being published originally as paperbacks.Paperbacks are especially useful as additional copies of popular titles. NEW REGISTRATIONS:327 adults,226 children.This is eight or nine percent of the total population registering for the first time durmg the year. LIBRARY USE STUDY A detailed analysis was made of people coming into the library (traffic)and of materials loaned out (circulation)from October 1 to December 31.Also,beginning October 1,hours of opening were expanded to provide eight more hours a week during evenings and Sunday after- noons.The objective of the study was to have concrete knowledge as to which hours of the day were used by whom ,and just how much public service (direct contact)was performed at any time.This study is limited: it did not count reference and research and advisory services,which are not reflected in circulation figures.However,traffic figures do suggest the extent of these services.We counted adults,teenagers,and children sep- erately. Total traffic for the three months:16,355. Projected annual traffic:65,420,or about 10 visits per capita. Daily average traffic:230.Hourly average traffic:20.6. The traffic into the library is 54%adults,17%teenagers,and 29% children.During evening and Sunday hours the traffic is 41%adults, 41%teenagers,and 18%children. Monthly average traffic,by group,in round figures:2,950 adults, 1,000 teenagers,1,500 children. Hourly traffic during evening hours increased by one-third over a similar study in January,seeming to indicate that staying open every night is more successful than opening only two nights. Saturday is the library's busiest day,with hourly traffic of 25 and hourly loans of 40.5 —a loan every 90 seconds. Sunday afternoons and weekdays after school rank next in popularity, followed by early afternoons,evenings,and mornings.Morning hours are especially valuable to adults who are free to use the library when it is relatively quiet.Evening and Sunday hours are especially valuable to working people and older students. The rate at which materials were loaned out for home use averaged 27.6 per hour,a loan every two minutes,over 300 a day. Sixty percent of nonfiction circulation and fifty-two percent of fiction circulation are adult materials.A significant,but unmeasured,part of this use of adult materials is by students. 112 COMPARISON OF CIRCULATION LAST FOUR MONTHS (SEPT.—DEC.)1968 &1969 Adult Materials Children's Materials Nonfiction Fiction Periodical Recording Nonfiction Fiction 1968 4,981 8,968 2,026 822 2,938 7,288 1969 5,689 8,682 3,001 942 3,207 7,890 %Change +14%—3%+48%+15%+9%+8% The increased use of periodicals and adult nonfiction is a reflection of the library's increased commitment in these areas,based on the best judgment we can make about the community's needs and interests.We welcome requests and suggestions:citizens have the right to expect their library to meet every reasonable request either by purchase or through cooperating libraries in the Regional Library System. SERVICE TO CHILDREN Of particular interest is the steady growth in service to children (see comparison above).The recent,rapid development of school libraries and of library-oriented,independent learning methods in education will create more demand for public library services,not only to students,but in- creasingly to graduates of this more effective education.We are experi- encing more student demand,and parental complaints when we fail.One recent sampling by our Children's Librarian indicated that 80%of her assistance to students and parents was for school-related work.We wel- come this student use,and urge parents to let us know when the collec- tions or assistance seem to be inadequate.A project for the coming year is to develop a new program of coordination with the schools with respect to student services. We believe that one of the most important areas of library service is that to children.It is the child's experiences with books and with learn- ing that shape his life-long attitudes and habits in reading and learning skills.The public library should be a place of free inquiry and exploration for the child just as it is for the adult citizen. Weekly pre-school programs of stories and games are regularly con- ducted for as many groups as express interest.The groups are limited to twenty,and each series runs ten weeks. REQUESTS,RESERVES AND REFERENCE The library is not simply a self-service take-it-or-leave-it operation. We believe that ever>'citizen has the right to expect the library to per- form as an information and cultural resource service to the fullest capa- bility of its,and the regional system's staff and collections.In the case of popular books for which there is great demand we aim to buy enough copies so that no one has to wait more than six weeks.During the year, about 2,000 special requests were processed for books not immediately available.The number of such requests per month doubled between the 113 beginning and the end of the year,running now about 200 a month.Re- searching and processing each request takes time,ranging from minutes to hours.Very few are not filled. About ten percent of the book budget goes into non-circulating reference materials (most of which will be circulated,however,on special arrangement).The use of these materials,and staff assistance in their use, is an important part of library activity which is not reported m circulation figures and is hard to measure quantitatively. FEDERAL GRANT FOR ART SERVICE The library was one of a few Massachusetts public libraries to obtain during the year a special grant under the federal Library Services and Construction Act,Title I,for a pilot service project.We purchased twelve art prints —a unique decision since most siniilar programs involve in- expensive reproductions —representing a wide range of contemporary print techniques by nationality recognized artists.A committee of local citizens knowledgeable in the arts was appointed to advise the library in this selection.The prints are available to adult borrowers free of charge for a loan period of six weeks. FRIENDS OF THE COHASSET LIBRARY This citizen's organization of 200 due-paying members organized in 1968,renders valuable service to the Town.It provides a broadly- based group for improving communication between library and com- munity.Through its activity the library becomes more responsive to the public's needs and interests,and the public becomes more aware of available services.A program of volunteer library aides was begun in April.During the remaining nine months of the year,twenty-three Friends volunteered 557 hours of service at such tasks as assisting at the service desks and at clerical tasks.Special projects were undertaken and more are being planned to utilize this talent and improve the library's service.In addi- tion to these scheduled assignments,countless other hours were contributed by the "Friends"in such services as frequently arranging new displays of art work (thanks to the art teachers and students of Cohasset,the Scouting organizations,and individuals for providing exhibit materials);planning and assisting at programs for adults and children (films,lectures,art pro- grams);and public relations.In addition to these valuable services the Friends raise funds for special programs,experimental services,and fur- nishings which the Town otherwise would do without. THE LIBRARY'S FUTURE Our urbanized and well-educated society is producing greater de- mand than ever before for information services and cultural opportimities. In the past decade the nation's public libraries increased their expendi- tures for books by approximately 250 percent.The number of new books published each year has doubled in that decade to about 30,000 titles a year.The public librar}'is an indispensible point of access to this "informa- tion explosion"when it does a good job of selecting a useful and inter- esting portion of this total output for its audience. 114 The decade of the 70's will without doubt see an even greater boom in reading and the use of libraries.New technology will bring information •resources closer to individuals and will link libraries together as more effective elements in an information network.Information production and dissemination is becoming America's basic industry.The pace of change and the growing need for problem-solving activity is transforming education and jobs and putting a premium on people who can learn, adapt and grow continuously.The politics of ecology will dominate the decade and force a reconsideration of individual and national purposes. James E.Allen,Jr.,U.S.Commissioner of Education,has recently called for "a total national commitment to,and involvement in,the achievement of the right to read."Says Allen:"We should immediately set for our- selves the goal of ensuring that by the end of the 1970's the right to read shall be a reality for all:that no one shall leave our schools without the skill and the desire necessary to read to the full limits of his capability." He believes that lack of motivation and ability in reading represents barriers to success and satisfaction in life for more than a quarter of the population,and that this lack is a problem "so grave in its import for our Nation that it must receive immediate attention."Our society will face up to this challenge and as it dpes our libraries will provide a vital service to more people than ever before. Respectfully submitted, RICHARD E.HAYES Chief Librarian REPORT OF THE PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY Financial Statement for the year 1969 Town PPML CFPL Treasurer Treasurer Treasurer Balances 1-1-69 3,521.46 1,297.58 Income Town Appropriation - Nantasket Library 1,000.00 Town Approp.-PPML Salaries 31,412.00 Town Approp.-PPML Expenses 12,325.00 Town -PPML Easement 100.00 Sale of Property 45.00 CFPL Trust Funds Dividends 1,833.83 Benjamin Blake Bequest 237.07 Underwood Account WithdrawrI 1,462.27 Insurance Policy Dividend 4,025.00 51.60 CFPL Transfer Petty Cash Receipts 2,077.51 TOTALS 32,412.00 22,093.97 4,882.35 Expenditures Nantasket Library 1,000.00 PPML Salaries 31,026.26 115 Books,Periodicals,Recordings 11,415.30 Library &Office Supply &Expenses 2,578.23 Heat,Light,&Phone 2,684.62 Building Maintenance,Supply &Insurance 2,663.69 348.00 Transfer to PPML 4,025.00 TOTALS 32,026.26 19,341.84 4,373.00 Balances 12-31-69 385.74 2,752.13 509.35 TOTAL ACTUAL EXPENDITURES $51,716.10 REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD The past year was an extremely active year for the board.Though we approved less small subdivisions than during the past several years, we did approve one large development containing 73 lots.The total lots approved during the year was 111.The large subdivision was the Bayside development presented to the board by Walter K.Winchester.This occu- pied iQuch of our time entailing many on site inspections,lengthy meet- ings with various interested boards and committees.We approved this, with 1 eservations,after considerable thought. Wg also held a public hearing relating to amending our by-laws.The proposed amendments were later accepted by the town at a special town meeting. In September we met with a representative from the Department of Comr lunity Affairs relative to updating the Benjamin Report,which con- trary 5:o many we use as guidelines for our work.We expect to complete this project in the late spring of this year. The ensuing year should see changes in the board's operations,as three members will not be with us after the March elections. It seems in this day and age criticism is often given,praise very sel- dom.As chairman of this board,I would now like to mention the in- spiring and progressive work that our senior member,Nathan W.Bates, continues to do.The board and town are very fortunate indeed to have men of Mr.Bates caliber serving us. Again,our appreciation to all departments,boards,and committees for their cooperation during the past year. Respectfully submitted, LAWRENCE D.AINSLIE NATHAN W.BATES NORMAN W.BROWN GILBERT S.TOWER JOHN H.BARRETT,Chairman 116 REPORT OF THE TREE WARDEN Last winter snow left many of the trees in poor shape.The Depart- ment tried to pick up and clean up the debris left by the storms.Sidewalks and roadways were cut back where it was necessary. The Tree Department used the Highway Department's men and trucks to help perform these duties.The roadsides were mowed and in many places picked up.Many of the dead maples were cut and many more have to come down.These trees have lived their normal life.The asphalt roads and sidewalks have cut off the feeding area.The salt and utilities have contributed also. The Brockton Edison have helped to prune and cut dead limbs in many spots. The Department has two trucks and a pickup.One of the trucks is being used by the Highway Department to plow snow and to be in service when storms strike. Respectfully submitted, LOUIS C.BAILEY,JR. REPORT OF THE WIRE DEPARTMENT The following is the annual report of the Wire Department for the year 1969. Fire Alann &Police Signal Ten miles of new overhead wire was installed to replace old wire. The storm of last February which blew down all wires along the water front were replaced with a new stronger type wire which should give bet- ter service in the event of a severe storm. New cross arms and hardware were replaced where needed.Four new fire alarm boxes were installed to give better coverage.New parts were replaced in traffic signal equipment because of wear and damage. Town Owned Buildings All repairs of electrical equipment and wiring was done by this de- partment.The wiring and installation of electrical equipment in the last addition to the High School was carefully inspected by this department. Wire Inspection Work by electrical contractors was inspected and permits and fees were filed with the Town Accountant and Treasurer. I wish to express my thanks to the Honorable Board of Selectmen, aU Town Officials and the men who worked with me. Respectfully yours, EDWARD P.MALLEY Superintendent of Wires 117 REPORT OF THE SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE Total school enrollment continues to grow satisfactorily.During the 1968-1969 school year,the enrollment in the regular full time day pro- grams was 283.At the present time the enrollment is 322.In addition, there are work-study programs and evening trade programs attended regularly by about 125 youths and adults. Growth in all areas —more boys being trained for worthwhile em- ployment,more available jobs opening,more satisfied employers seeking our graduates,and more pay for graduates all combine to make the committee pleased. Unfortunately the above credits do not apply to Cohasset as we continue to take little advantage of the facility. Enrollment from Cohasset during 1968-1969 was five,and the 1969-1970 enrollment from Cohasset is eight. Since the school opened in 1962,but fourteen Cohasset youths have graduated. This is most discouraging to your committee representative,but he continues to look forward to more enrolees as time goes on,and con- tinues to feel that Cohasset should be proud to be a part of the region — just as long as it satisfies the vocational desires of even a small number of boys who do attend. Respectfully submitted, JOHN A.GEARY Cohasset Representative South Shore Regional School District Committee REPORT OF THE SCHOOL FACILITIES COMMITTEE Work of this committee during 1969 was divided between comple- tion of the second addition to the High School and purchasing a site for future schools. After numerous delays the new gymnasium was ready for use in February.Although this was the last major item of the addition,various loose ends such as roof leaks and equipment deficiencies remained to be resolved. The so-called "phase two"part of the project covering the new ath- letic field,tennis courts,parking lot and access road were completed.The need to correct flaws in the surface of the tennis courts delayed opening them to use until fall.Under-estimates in drainage for the whole area caused considerable expense for alterations and additions.As grass growth in the field was poor,fall reseeding was necessary and it is hoped this needed play area will be usable by the summer of 1970. 118 The Annual Town Meeting voted $6400 in Article 47 for the use of the committee in studying sites for future schools.Goldberg-Zoino As- sociates,Inc.were engaged as soil and foundation engineers.This firm confirmed the committee's choice of a 71 acre site off the southerly side of Sohier Street as the best available land.Its report issued in June ad- vised that there are several buildable sites. The committee obtained from David L.Gary and John D.Hewitt 2 separate professional appraisals which enabled the committee to set a total approximate price of $135,000 as a fair value for the land. An Article covering purchase of this tract was inserted in the war- rant for a Special Town Meeting on December 2.To inform our citizens, a four page leaflet was produced by the committee and a public hearing was held on November 25. This matter was complicated by the purchase and laying out of a large subdivision over much of the area by Walter K.Winchester.As the committee was able to negotiate with only the South Shore Playhouse Associates,Inc.,the properties of Winchester and Cohasset Estates, Inc.were i scommended for purchase by eminent domain. As can be noted in the Town Clerk's report of the meeting,it was overwhelmingly voted to purchase this property which should be bene- ficial to Cohasset for many years. Respectfully submitted, AUSTIN L.AHERN,JR.,Chairman LOT E.BATES,JR. ALEXANDER BOYT,JR. ALBERT P.BUCKLEY SHEILA S.EVANS (Mrs.Donald) BARBARA M.POWER (Mrs.Jeffrey) JOHN P.REARDON,JR. SUMNTER SMITH,JR. DAVID C.WHIPPLE 11-9 REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT I herewith submit the Annual Report of the Fire Department for the year ending December 31,1969. Inventory of Automotive Equipment of the Fire Department Stationed Make Headquarters -Pirsch No.Cohasset -Pirsch Beechwood -Mack Headquarters -Ford Headquarters -Pirsch Headquarters -Dodge Type of Vehicle Four door Sedan Panel Truck Year Company 1961 Engine 1 Type of Equipment 750 GPM Triple Combination Pumping Engine 1954Engine 2 750 GPM Triple Combmation Pumping Engine 1950Engine 3 500 GPM Triple Combination Pumping Engine 1953Engine 4 500 GPM —400 gallon Water tank 1947Ladder 1 65 foot Junior Aerial 1955Forest 500 GPM —400 gallon Water tank Miscellaneous Vehicles Department Use Make Chief's car Ford Lighting Plant Ford (Department built) Year 1967 1953 During the year 1969 the routine maintenance of all vehicles was carried out.Repairs such as spark plugs,points and so forth were made, as well as lubrication and oil changes.Replacement of parts,tires and batteries were made as needed. The motor in Engine 3,a 1950 Mack,was replaced due to a faulty block.This was discovered in attempting to relieve a problem in starting. The transmission was rebuilt in Ladder 1,a 1947 Pirsch,new gears, bearings,shafts and seals were installed. The motor in the Forest Fire Truck a 1955 Dodge,was entirely re- built,clutch replaced and transmission repairs made. AH of this maintenance and repair was done within the Fire Depart- ment,with the exception of the required machine shop work.The depart- ment is fortunate in having a firefighter who is capable of performing this work.The results of this are not only the substantial doUar saving to the Town,but the equally important reduction in time that the apparatus is out of service. In the preceding Inventory of Apparatus the ages of the equipment indicate that replacements are forth coming.Also that the addition of a 120 four wheel drive vehicle for general service to the department is needed. A standard type vehicle could be slightly modified to fill this need —and provide us with a smaller more maneuverable piece of equipment for woods fires,for operations in tight areas and general service.This fol- lowed by the replacement of Engine 4 with a squad or rescue type ve- hicle —combining the lighting plant would result in a better distribution of equipment and would end up in the same total pieces of equipment to be housed and maintained. Replacement of pumping engines in the future will have to be guided by what action is taken toward replacement of the existing sub- stations.The available space in these stations makes a change in apparatus almost impossible.The trend in modem apparatus being toward larger capacity pumps and greater water carrying capacity.This results in larger and heavier vehicles. Personnel The Permanent Firefighters and Officers of the department work a 56 hour per week schedule which results in their being divided into three groups,each commanded by an Officer.The following table shows that there is only one person assigned,per shift,to each of the various companies.This makes effective firefighting difficult until such time as additional help arrives.Also the Officers of the department have to per- form firefighters duties during periods of sickness and vacation.This lessens their value as an Officer because of the need to perform two jobs at one time. Chief Charles Piepenbrink Deputy Chief Cornelius J.O'Brien Captains George E.Casey Thomas W.Heman,Jr. Firefighters oup 1 Group 2 ,C.Wheelwright R.Perroncello Headquarters G; Engine 1 W Engine 4 Ladder 1 E. North Cohasset Group 3 E.J.Sullivan Engine 2 Beechwood Engine 3 Fire Alarm Headquarters P.Barrow P.A.Grassie J.W.Nash,Jr. J.F.Thompson W.L.Nickerson L.L.Davis A.E.Studley R.W.Lincohi R.M.Conley F.S.Wheelwright D.R.Marks The personnel and organization listed above is under Civil Service, entrance and promotion to all grades is based on experience and com- 121 petitive examination.There is presently one vacancy on the above roster, due to the disability retirement of Firefighter Robert J.Henn which was effective December 9,1969. Call Firefighting Personnel Call Firefighters upon hearing a coded signal on the fire alarm sys- tem respond to the location and supplement the regular fire force.TTiis call can come at any time of day or night and under any kind of weather condition ...their dedication to duty is hopefully appreciated by their fellow townspeople.They are assigned as follows: Headquarters Engine 1 Engine 4 Ladder 1 C.W.Frates,Captain T.M.Healy,Jr.W.E.Poland B.W.Pratt E.H.Pratt R.W.Rosano J.A.Silvia R.L.Yocum N.J.Delaney J.A.Migliaccio B.J.Salvador C.J.Dickson H.H.Ritter D.H.Wniiams W.D.Enos M.E.Salvador W.E.Brooke R.F.Leonard E.R.McArthur,Jr.J.W.Rosano H.M.Silvia H.wniiams.Jr. North Cohasset Engine 2 Beechwood Engine 3 A.L.Clark,Captain C.T.Chesire A.EmanueUo D.R.EmanueUo P.V.EmanueUo S.P.Kent J.M.MacNeiU L.D.Sorrentino D.F.Ainslie J.F.Collins,Jr.H.E.Marsh L.J.Fiori,Jr.D.L.KeUey J.J.DelSasso V.E.Tibbetts H.Maynard Sammary of Alarms and Emergency Calls BeU Alarms (Whistle sounded)79 StiU Alarms 236 Total 315 This summary is broken down into the foUowing classifications: Flammable liquids 2 Electrical 12 Automobiles,trucks and trailers 29 Structural 28 False Alarms 10 First Aid,Inhalation &Resuscitation 63 Accidental or needless 6 Smoke and Gas Investigations involving structures 54 Woods,grass and brush 61 122 Dump 3 Miscellaneous 24 Mutual Aid Scituate 6 Hull 6 Hingham 11 Stations and Equipment Approved in the 1969 Budget was the sum of $420.00 for the pur- chase of a new inhalator-resuscitator.This was purchased and placed into service on April 1,1969.This replaced a 27 year old machine,which was kept and will be used as a reserve unit. In keeping with the usual practice of replacing fire hose ...700 feet of double jacket IVi inch and 150 feet of double jacket 1^/^inch hose was purchased.Due to the effects of inflation it is necessary this year to increase the amount expended for fire hose in order to maintain an ade- quate inventory. The many and varied tools and appliances of the department were maintained,cleaned and checked periodically throughout the year. Again I must repeat that the sub-stations at Beechwood and North Cohasset are poorly located,outdated and totally inadequate.They should be replaced as soon as possible with a modern fireproof building capable of housing at least four engines and a proportionate number of men.This structure should be located so as to gain good access to both the North Cohasset and Beechwood areas. Repairs to the floor at Station 3 were started at the end of 1969 and will be carried over into 1970.This required the removal of a rotted wooden floor,filling of the area with gravel and the pouring and finishing with cement. Recommendations There are three areas that require your thoughtful consideration, they are: 1.The replacement of the North Cohasset and Beechwood Fire Stations as mentioned above. 2.The adoption of a building code,which is currently under study. This would provide some fire protection to buildings and their occupants through sound and accepted building practices. 3.The addition of at least six permanent firefighters to the depart- ment to provide adequate manning during periods of iUness and vacation as well as extra manning during the winter months when operations are difficult and hazardous.This can be ac- complished by the gradual addition of men over a period of a few years. Appreciation In the past year the department lost one permanent firefighter, 123 Robert J.Henn,due to a disability retirement.He was appointed January 16,1956 and retired December 9,1969. Call Fire Captain Edward P.Malley,assigned to Ladder 1,retired. Captain Malley was appointed to the department August 1,1929 and re- tired November 30,1969 ...over 40 years of service to the department. The unfortunate death of Call Firefighter Robert V.Andrews,as- signed to Ladder 1 and who also served as Assistant Director of Civil Defense.Call Firefighter Andrews deserves the credit for his efforts and hard work in assembling the Lighting Plant presently in service. To these men I would like to extend the thanks and appreciation of the Fire Department for their faithful and honorable service. In conclusion I would like to extend the thanks of this department to the citizens of Cohasset,the Board of Selectmen,the heads and mem- bers of all town departments and boards,the call firefighters and the permanent officers and men of the department for their cooperation and assistance. Respectfully submitted, CHARLES PIEPENBRINK Chief of Fire Department REPORT OF THE BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE January 1,1970 marked the opening of the Bicentennial Year.A new Town Flag was raised with appropriate ceremonies on the Common foUowed by a brief program and reception in Town HaU. In May the First Town Meeting will be re-enacted in the old Meet- ing House."Homecoming Days"from July 12th through 26th will include a number of events.A Heritage Trail of old homes and historic sites will be marked and identified on a map and there wiU be a tour of old homes. Cohasset Youth Days,a Clambake on Sandy Beach,and a street parade which will include a moving pageant of Cohasset history,are among the other events to be staged.In addition,an active waterfront committee is making plans for several events which will recall our maritime history. The Bicentennial Committee is very gratified by the number of citizens who have volunteered their services in many areas.The enthusiastic par- ticipation of a large number of citizens will assure the success of this im- portant celebration. 124 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT To the Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of the Town of Cohasset Submitted herewith is the Town Accountant's Annual Report in accordance with Section 61 of Chapter 41 of the General Laws of Mass- achusetts,for the year ending December 31,1969. (1)Detailed statement of receipts and expenditures. (2)Trust funds in custody of Treasurer and Library Trustees. (3)Statement of Town debt. (4)Summary of appropriations and other accounts. (5)Balance Sheet —December 31,1969 General Accounts. The books and accounts of the Town for the period September 1, 1966,to April 30,1969,were examined by auditors from the Bureau of Accounts of the Department of Corporations and Taxation.A copy of their detailed report is on file in the Selectmen's office. Chapter 41,Section 58 of the General Laws require that each head of the department,board or committee authorized to expend money,to furnish the Town Accountant at the close of the financial year,a list of bills remaining unpaid,showing to whom and for what due and their amounts. Invoice amounting to $133.65 has been reported as being unpaid. Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM S.SIGNORELLI Town Accountant RECEIPTS General Revenue TAXES Current Year: Personal $126,100.82 Real Estate 2,158,276.14 Recovery of Taxes 1,470.00 $2,285,846.96 Previous Years; Personal 1,817.64 Real Estate 52,740.85 54,558.49 From State: Valuation Basis 179,328.40 School Aid —Chapter 70 96,246.27 275,574.67 Tax Title Redemptions 2,622.39 Total Taxes 2,618,602.51 UCENSES AND PERMITS Beer,Wines and Liquor 3,425.00 To Carry Fire Arms 132.00 125 Common Victualer 90.00 Week Day and Sunday Amusement 133.00 Food Service 55.00 Selling Motor Vehicles Class No.1 100.00 Selling Motor Vehicles Class No.2 45.00 Sewerage Disposal 294.00 Plumbing 508.00 Building .1,492.00 Gas 184.00 Clam Diggings 290.00 Disposal Works Installer 85.00 Transport Offal and Rubbish 55.00 Mooring Permits 4,784.75 Firearms Identification Cards 416.00 All Other Miscellaneous 226.50 Total Licenses and Permits FINES Court Fines GRANTS Grants: From Federal Government Medical Assistant for Aged Assistance 1,449.72 Water Pollution Control —Construction 170,600.00 School Lunches 19,327.41 Schools —Public Law #85-864 13,625.55 Schools —Public Law #874 14,710.50 Schools —Public Law #89-10 3,923.00 Schools —PubUc Law #88-210 240.00 51,826.46 From County: Dog Licenses 905.85 From State: Shellfish Propagation 200.00 Highways Chap.616 Acts of 1967 7,681.76 School Aid —Construction 65,169.62 Library Aid 1,460.00 School Transportation — Chap.71 45,829.68 Chapter 506 Acts of 1966 (Schools)7,129.04 Special Education Programs .Chapter 69 and 71 33,150.00 Outside School Transportations Chapter 74 183.26 Regional School District Aid Chapter 71 14,369.36 175,172.72 Total Grants rOTAL GENERAL REVENUE COMMERCIAL REVENUE Privileges: 1966 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise 51.85 126 1967 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise 159.23 1968 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise 16,273.00 1969 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise 185,622.86 Total Commercial Revenue 202,106.94 DEPARTMENTAL REVENUE General Government: Town Treasurer: Tax Title Redemption Recording 4.50 Town Collector: Lien Certificates 381.18 Town Hall: Rental 400.00 Police Department: 432.62 465.70 614.55 Tree Department: Insurance Claim —Workmen's Compensation 131.88 Board of Health:(Town Dump) Recovery —Damage to Fence 56.00 Highways: Joint Maintenance —County 2,000.00 Joint Maintenance —State 2,000.00 Chap.90 Construction —County 3,122.45 7,122.45 Insurance Claim 358.07 Sale of Unclaimed Property 65.00 Recovery —Damage to Police Vehicle 9.55 Sealer of Weights and Measures: Permits Wire Department: Permits 499.75 Recovery —Damage to Traffic Light 114.80 Other Receipts from State: Disability Assistance 25.13 General Relief 219.51 Medical Aid to Aged 2,617.98 Veterans'Benefits 6,026.31 8,888.93 Schools: Lunches 55,291.31 Rentals 249.09 Athletic Receipts 3,430.40 Tuition —Summer School 195.00 Sale of Surplus Equipment 269.50 59,435.30 UNCLASSIFIED REVENUE Unclassified: Bates Building Rent 90.00 North Cohasset Post Office Building Rent 660.00 Government Island Real Estate 127 Rent /1,820.00 Town Hall Rent Office Space — State Welfare Dept.500.00 Sale of Town Maps,Histories,etc.118.22 Sale of Street Lists 158.00 Insurance Recovery — Damages to Stone Wall 125.00 Total Unclassified Revenue WATER DEPARTMENT 1967 Water Liens 142.71 1968 Water Liens 1,215.47 1969 Water Liens 7,363.34 1968 Water Meters 12,147.47 1969 Water Meters 107,174.23 1969 Water Services 2,745.00 1968 Water Miscellaneous 607.02 1969 Water Miscellaneous 2,228.16 Hydrant Services —1969 21,700.00 Total Interest MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS Temporary Loans: Anticipation of Revenue 1,300,000.00 Anticipation of Highway Reimbursement 4,000.00 3,471.22 Total Water Revenue 155,323.40 CEMETERIF«S Sale of Lots and Graves INTEREST 868.00 Taxes: On Deferred Taxes 3,564.75 Tax Titles Redeemed 99.04 Motor Vehicle Excises - 135.63 3,799.42 Trust Funds: Wheelwright Park 731.24 Wadleigh Park 243.74 Billings —Pratt Park Fund 48.74 Robert Charles Billings — Town Common - 56.06 1,079.78 On Deposits: U.S.Treasury Bills 4,296.65 Cemeteries: Woodside Perpetual Care 1,692.69 Beechwood Perpetual Care 3.66 Cedar Street Perpetual Care 200.00 Charles A.Perkins Cemetery Perpetual Care 500.00 2,396.35 Total Temporary Loans 11,572.20 1,304,000.00 128 AGENCIES —TRUSTS —INVESTMENTS Agencies: Dog Licenses due County 1,658.75 Federal Withheld Tax Deductions 291,295.15 State Withheld Tax Deductions 49,049.61 Retirement Deductions —County 35,085.76 Teachers'Annuity Deductios 5,485.00 Teachers'Dues Deductions 4,001.75 Teachers'State Retirement Deductions 54,943.45 Blue Cross and Blue Shield Deductions 33,124.10 Group Life Insurance 2,657.04 Trusts: Woodside Cemetery Perpetual Care 7,950.00 James W.Nichols School Prize Fund —Transfer 50.00 Major William Arthur Scholarship Fund —Transfer 500.00 Conservation Fund —Transfer 325.00 Woodside Cemetery —Transfer — Investment Funds 25,221.01 Investment in U.S.Treasury Bills and Certificates of Deposit 449,105.44 Total Agencies,Trusts and Investments 960.452.06 REFUNDS Various Departments Tovm Collector —Petty Cash 50.00 Fire Dept.Wages 83.04 Interest 3.29 School Department —General Maintenance 12.60 Bicentennial Conmiittee 330.00 Library 1,675.00 Water Department 1.17 Blue Cross &Blue Shield 466.79 Health Insurance State Elderly Governmental Retiree Program 24.66 Total Refunds 2,646.55 TOTAL RECEIPTS OR 1969 $5,750,111.04 TOTAL RECAPITULATION F General Revenue $3,031,737.56 Commercial Revenue 202,106.94 Departmental Revenue 77,933.11 Unclassified Revenue 3,471.22 Water Revenue 155,323.40 Cemetery Revenue 868.00 Interest 11,572.20 Municipal Indebtedness 1,304,000.00 Agencies,Trusts and Investments 960,452.06 Refunds 2,646.55 Total Receipts for 1969 5,750,111.04 Cash Balance,January 1,1969 288,325.87 6,038,436.91 129 Total Warrants for 1969 Cash Balance,January 1,1970 EXPENDITURES General Government Moderator Salary Advisory Committee Clerical Services Expenses: Postage Dues Personnel Committee Expenses: Clerical Assistance Dues Mass.Municip.Training Inst.(Tuition) Stationery Conservation Committee Expenses: Dues Appraisals Printing &Stationery,Postage Selectmen Salaries: Chairman 1 Member 1 Member 12.00 30.00 20.00 50.00 9.00 1,100.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 Office Salaries Expenses: Stationery,Postage Printing and Advertising Telephone 254.25 87.30 301.62 500.00 42.00 Planning Board Clerical Assistance 300.00 Expenses: Printing,Stationery,Postage 27.14 Dues 40.00 Engineering 555.84 622.98 Zoning Board of Appeals Expenses: Advertising 61.07 Dues 15.00 Zoning By-Law Committee Expenses: Printing Zoning Maps 745.00 Surveying 512.36 Advertising Zoning By-Laws 832.00 50.00 79.00 45.00 125.00 43.65 3,100.00 5,596.96 5,736,856.77 $301,580.14 150.00 542.00 922.98 76.07 2,089.36 129.00 213.65 130 Dues 81.00 Signs 14.00 Gas Permits 184.00 Travel 10.60 Court Petition 5.00 Out of State Travel Capital Outlay 1 Royal Electric Typewriter Town Accountant Salary of Town Accountant Office Salaries Expenses: Stationery and Postage 396.21 Telephone 231.01 Travel Expenses 180.03 Dues 25.00 Maintenance of Office Machines 145.80 Binding Ledgers 65.00 937.77 100.20 294.00 10,028.93 9,813.61 7,616.10 1967 Supplement to Annotated Law 77.50 1,120.55 Rental of Office Equipment (Xerox Copier) Rent 411.00 Supplies 18.50 429.50 18,979.76 Town Treasurer Salary of Town Treasurer 7,647.00 Office Salaries 5,486.53 Expenses: Stationery,Postage,Office Supplies 780.93 Travel Expenses 102.50 Telephone 215.35 Maintenance of Machines 137.00 Dues 23.00 Certification of Notes 55.00 Tax Title 22.72 1,336.50 Out of State Travel - 75.00 Town Collector Salary of Town Collector 7,168.00 Office Salaries: Deputy Collector 100.00 Clerks 1,812.60 1,912.60 14,545.03 Expenses: Stationery,Postage,Office Supplies 545.38 Printing and Advertising 230.60 Telephone 168.89 Travel Expenses 9.05 Petty Cash 50.00 Maintenance of Machines 52.25 Dues 6.00 Tax Title Takings 32.18 1,094.35 10,174.95 131 Salaries: Chairman 1,300.00 1 Member 1,200.00 1 Member 1,200.00 3,700.00 Office Salaries 8,188.22 Expenses: Stationery,Postage,Office Expenses 536.91 Telephone 157.54 Photostatic copies of real estate transfers 110.22 Travel Expenses 61.49 Tuition-Assessors-School 50.00 Dues 36.00 Banker &Tradesman 42.00 Maintenance of Machines 64.50 Home Evaluation Study 2,108.50 Assessor's Plats 1,213.75 Transfer of Deeds to Plans 1,073.25 5,454.16 Law &Legal Counsel Salary of Town Counsel 5,000.00 Expenses: Telephone 36.00 Town Clerk Salary of Town Clerk 2,202.00 Office Salaries 3,395.77 Expenses: Recording Fees —Birth, Death,Marriage 435.50 Administering Oaths 42.00 Stationery,Postage,Office Expenses 160.15 Telephone 198.26 Travel Expenses 133.40 Dues 34.00 Typewriter Maintenance 10.00 1,013.31 Expenses: Stationery,Postage,Office Expenses 545.20 Printing and Advertising 2,468.52 Meals 142.27 Transporting Election Materials 30.00 Rental of Chairs 252.00 17,342.38 5.036.00 6,611.08 Elections,Registrations and Town Meetings Salaries and Wages: Election Officers 821.57 Registrars 857.00 Janitor Services 163.17 Clerical Services 1,739.52 3,581.26 132 ^^^Posting Notices 22.00 Maintenance of Duplicator Machine 20.00 Dues 8.00 3,487.99 7,069.25 Engineering Services and Expenses 157.06 Town Hall Salary and Wages: Custodian 7,221.00 Extra Janitor Services 193.88 7,414.88 Expenses: Fuel 1,272.67 Electric Services 900.77 Janitor Supplies 450.42 Repairs 1,390.16 Rubbish Services 117.00 Special Hall License 25.00 Telephone Allowance 36.00 4,192.02 1,747.03CapitalOutlay:Smoke Detection System 13,353.93 Police Department Salaries: Chief 10,282.48 Lieutenant 9,130.96 2 Sergeants 17,270.24 Regular Patrolmen 78,730.73 Intermittent Patrolmen 1,888.85 Overtime Duty 12,184.80 Paid Holidays 4,445.49 Detective Services 373.65 124,024.72 Expenses: Equipment Maintenance: Equipment for men 1,659.67 Radio Maintenance 516.56 Teletype Maintenance 485.00 Laundry 395.37 Maintenance of Buildings and Grounds: Repairs 93.51 Janitor Supplies 197.35 Janitor Services 750.00 Rubbish Services 60.00 Printing,Postage,Office Supplies 667.04 Telephones 1,425.62 Travel and Conferences 163.75 Ammunition 184.23 Dues 10.00 Care of Prisoners 177.37 Camera Supplies 69.37 Annotated Law Supplement 18.24 Maintenance of Police Cars: Repairs and Supplies 1,911.71 Tires and tubes 633.00 133 Gasoline and Oil 2,943.92 Oxygen and Ambulance Supplies 140.25 12,501.96 c Capital Outlay: (1)1969 Ford-Trade-In 1967 Chevrolet 2,249.00 Lettering,Radio Changeover and Advertising 76.33 (1)Resusicitator 348.78 2,674.11 149,483.27 Fire Department Salary and Wages: Chief 10,448.00 Deputy Chief 9,466.00 2 Captains 17,460.06 Firefighters 116,159.97 Call Men 6,875.00 Casual Labor 515.09 Paid Holidays 5,915.37 Overtime 5,672.12 162,063.61 Expenses: Equipment: To Carry on Apparatus 487.65 Hose 988.50 Equipment for Men 561.70 Radio maintenance 480.85 Other Equipment and repairs 745.03 Stations 171.01 Maintenance of Trucks and Chief's Car Gasoline and oil 639.26 Tires and tubes 353.97 Repairs and maintenance 2,897.27 Fuel 498.26 Lights 419.13 Maintenance of Buildings and Grounds: Repairs 366.99 House and Janitor Supplies 579.13 Laundry 169.93 Refuse Collections 137.00 Printing,Postage,Office Supplies 152.54 Telephones 1,027.69 Dues 55.00 Hydrant Maintenance 205.98 Chief's Expenses 37.00 Fire Prevention Education 116.30 Out of State Travel Capital Outlay: (1)Inhalator 411.00 (2)Water Heaters-Sub Stations 200.00 Police and Fire Headquarters Maintenance Expenses: Fuel 11,090.19 150.00 611.00 184,362.80 2,164.35 134 r Electric services Maintenance of Building and Grounds Hydrant Services Wire Department Salaries and Wages: Salary of Superintendent Wages 7,721.04 Wages-Storm Damage 478.52 1,027.90 765.88 3,958.13 24,081.40 8,730.00 8,199.56 I I t Expenses: Dues 15.50 Supplies and Equipment 3,009.97 Wire &Supplies — Storm Damage 902.98 Maintenance of Truck: Gasoline and oil 196.55 Repairs 578.17 Telephone Allowance 36.00 Postage,Printing and 1 Supplies 105.00 i Automobile Allowance 350.00 k Radio Maintenance 27.20 5,221.37 22,150.9^ Sealing of Weights and Measures ' Salary of Sealer 487.00 Expenses: Travel 5.00 Supplies and General Expenses 26.70 Telephone 6.30 Oil Truck Testing 10.00 48.00 535.00 Insect Pest Extermination —Moth Suppression Salaries and Wages: Superintendent's Salary 2,554.50 Wages 5,955.32 Expenses: Stationery and Postage 1.00 Insecticides 638.00 Hardware and Tools 9.57 Electric Services 15.97 Advertising 17.15 Maintenance of Trucks Gas and oil 76.35 Repairs 112.96 Rental of Garage 120.00 Private Contractors 3,365.95 4,356.95 Tree Warden Salary and Wages: Tree Warden 1,222.50 Wages 7,868.48 J Wages —Storm Damage 360.51 8,228.99 Expenses: Insecticides 269.90 135 Hardware and Tools 159.08 'Maintenance of Trucks: Gas and oil 107.23 Repairs 58.69 Rental of Garage 120.00 Registrations 18.00 Trees 18.00 Roadside Mowing 735.00 Dues and Subscriptians 15.00 1,500.90 Civil Defense Salaries Director 310.50 Deputy Director 150.00 Expenses: Telephone 159.05 Stationery and Postage 8.00 Electric services-Air Raid Alarms 15.00 Remote Control-Air Raid Alarms 162.00 Amphibious Duck &Tractor Maintenance 293.66 Supplies and Equipment 67.44 705.15 Shellfish Warden Salary 200.00 Expenses: Printing,Stationery,Office Expenses 212.15 23,819.16 1,165.65 412.15 Board of Health Salary: Consultant Health Agent 8,018.00 Expenses: Stationery,Printing,Postage 145.32 Storing Serum 50.00 Well Baby Clinic -Professional Services 450.00 Laboratory Tests 191.00 Dues and Meetings 179.64 Telephone 251.99 Travel Allowance 560.00 Plumbing Inspector Fees 464.00 Medical and Clinical Supplies 76.89 2,368.84 Out of State Travel 50.00 District Public Nurse or Other Nurses and Nursing Services Social Service League of Cohasset,Inc.6,000.00 Inspector of Animals and Slaughtering Salary of Inspector 277.00 Refuse and Garbage Disposal-Town Dump Salary and Wages 8,808.77 Expenses: Equipment and Supplies 54.70 Electricity 78.58 Bulldozing and Gravel 4,401.51 Burying Animals 57.00 Control of Rats 240.00 136 Rental-Garbage Containers 487.00 Repairs to Fence 156.00 5,474.79 Eradication of Mosquitoes Expenses: Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Reclamation Board 4,700.00 Mosquito Control Project-Chapter 252 General Laws Expenses: Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Reclamation Board 1,450.00 Control of Insect Life-Straits Pond Expenses: Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Reclamation Board 1,435.00 Sewer Department Salary and Wages: Superintendent 1,000.00 Clerical 300.00 Wages 2,750.65 3,050.65 Expenses: Dues and Subscriptions 27.00 Office Supplies and Expenses 97.78 Advance Training 105.00 Insurance 325.00 Equipment Maintenance 393.69 Supplies -Chemicals 540.19 Telephone 100.00 Electricity 327.65 Supplies-Janitorial 90.00 2,006.31 150.00OutofStateTravel Capital Outlay: (2)File Cabinets 55.20 Miscellaneous tools &equipment 102.70 Testing Equipment 691.12 849.02 45,638.38 Sewer Construction -From Bond Issue Contractor 60,520.36 Engineering 10,160.00 Land Easements 100.00 Land Rent 20.00 70,800.36 Sewer Construction -From Federal Grants Contractor 130,179.32 Engineering 6,167.50 Land Appraisals 150.00 Land Easements 900.00 Electricity 89.30 137,486.12 208,286.48 Branch Sewer Line to Police «&Fire Headquarters Building Contractor 4,018.19 Engineering 350.00 4,368.19 k Highways General 137 Salary and Wages: Surveyor 8,080.00 Wages 44,243.69 Expenses: Telephone 224.41 Material and Supplies 15,521.72 Maintenance of Trucks and Equipment: Gas and Oil 2,742.02 Registrations 66.00 Repairs and Maintenance 5,576.02 Street Signs 1,667.80 Dues 15.00 Street Painting 1,708.00 Rental of Equipment 4,265.00 Police Details 150.00 Repairs Sea Wall —Storm Damage 200.00 Advertising and Miscellaneous 16.30 32,152.27 Capital Outlay: (1)Hy-Dynamic D>Tiahoe Backhoe — Loader 14,965.00 Advertising 21.33 14,986.33 Chapter 616,Acts of 1967 —South Main Street Materials 2,661.83 Chapter 90 Maintenance —Jerusalem Road Contractor 6,000.00 Chapter 90 Construction —Forest Avenue Contractor 12,259.82 Police —Traffice Control 230.00 12,489.82 Reconstructing and Resurfacing Sidewalks: Materials 1,500.00 Article 23 —Ash Street Materials and Supplies 2,366.17 Contractor 2,633.83 5,000.00 Snow and Ice Removal Sanding Streets Expenses: Wages 5,045.04 Rental of Equipment 15,992.00 Tools and Equipment 130.00 Sand 1,971.00 Rock Salt 9,232.90 Maintenance of Trucks and Equipment: Repairs 2,766.69 Gas and oU 314.60 35,452.23 Street Lighting and Beacons 17,564.19 Municipal Garage Expenses: Fuel 871.88 Electricity 198.23 Repairs 132.00 1,202.11 Harbor Maintenance 138 181,332.47 I Salaries and Wages: Harbor Master 6,988.00 Assistant Harbor Master 100.00 Wages 1,585.28 Expenses: Equipment and supplies 956.31 Wharf and Float repairs 535.49 Maintenance —Building 245.37 Electricity 57.32 Maintenance of boat &equipenint 367.78 Stationery &office expenses 109.83 Telephone 91.84 Dues 20.00 8,673.28 2,383.94 Wages —Relocating Moorings 315.48 Capital Outlay: (2)Floats 1,000.00 Article 30 —(1969)—Repairs to Stone Wall Lawrence Wharf Contractor 4,800.00 Advertising 21.33 4,821.33 17,194.03 4,631.42 Public Welfare —Federal Grants Refunds —State and Federal 1,765.49 Medical Assistance 2,865.93 Veterans'Services Administration: Salary 830.00 Office Salary 830.00 1,660.00 Expenses: Office supplies and expenses 44.90 Dues 30.00 74.90 Assistance: Cash Grants to individuals 10,596.79 Groceries and Provisions 134.97 Fuel 90.70 Medicine and Medical Care 1,748.91 Blue Cross-Blue Shield 242.40 12,813.77 Schools —General Maintenance Expenses: Administration School Committee Expenses 395.89 Other 895.98 Superintendent Salary 22,307.67 Staff's Salaries 13,562.62 Office Supplies 1,382.55 Travel &Dues 948.92 39,493.63 Instruction Supervision 14,548.67 139 Salaries 30,917.49 Clerical Salaries 1,482.96 Principals Salaries 56,688.47 Clerical Salaries 24,130.25 Contracted Services 3,683.03 Supplies 5,579.70 Travel 481.53 Teaching Professional Salaries 948,975.07 Non-professional Salaries 4,619.49 Contracted Services 2,020.40 Supplies 34,838.64 Travel 164.67 Textbooks Rebinding 404.09 Purchase of Textbooks 16,424.76 Library Salaries 22,775.02 Clerical Assistant 4,913.72 Rebinding 107.40 Books &Supplies 7,421.63 Audio-Visual Salaries 731.00 Materials &Supplies 5,910.12 Dues 10.00 Guidance Salaries 26,351.58 Clerical Salaries 5,249.88 Contracted Services 1,055.69 Supplies &Materials 2,069.49 Travel &Dues 188.57 Psychological Services 870.00 Educational TV 880.00 1,208,944.65 Health Services Salaries 15,081.80 Supplies 613.50 In-Town Travel 236.00 15,931.30 Attendance 425.00 Student Transportation Bus Drivers'Salaries 18,165.27 Gasoline &Oil 3,134.82 Physicals,etc.168.00 Maintenance of Buses 9,219.90 Other expenses 1,658.53 Contracted Buses 24,535.25 56,881.77 Athletics Professional Salaries 20,818.13 Non-professional Salaries 5,259.49 Contracted Services 2,610.84 Supplies &Materials 12,345.45 Ice time,insurance,etc.2,031.72 43,065.63 140 Student Activities Professional Salaries 1,855.50 Other Salaries 94.29 Services 65.65 Supplies 1,735.01 Other Expenses 228.31 3,978.76 Plant Operation Custodial Salaries 90,256.23 Services 131.25 Supplies 6,304.43 Heat 10,593.48 Electricity &Telephone 19,352.16 126,637.55 Plant Maintenance Grounds —Salaries 1,969.44 Contract Services 503.05 Supplies 149.88 Upkeep of Buildings 22,010.41 Supplies 3,342.16 Maintenance of Equipment 2,760.58 Supplies 148.90 30,884.42 Acquisition of Fixed Assets Alterations of Buildings 400.00 New Equipment 9,587.72 Replacement 5,710.18 15,697.90 740.00Tuitions:Non-Vocational Stud ents 1,542,680.61 thletic Revolving Fund Travel Expenses 81.50 Contracted Services 597.40 Supplies 829.69 1,508.59 tiapter 506 (Metco) Instructional Expenses 2,597.60 Transportation 4,785.00 7,382.60 Out of State Travel Expenses P.L.#88-210 Equipment P.L.#89-10 Title I Instructional Salaries Telephone Expenses P.L.#864 Instructional Expenses Contract Buses New Equipment P.L.#874 Administrative Expenses Instructional Expenses 5,136.29 106.68 70.52 1,161.08 240.00 5,313.49 1,336.28 58.50 10,437.22 11,832.00 190.00 3,856.05 141 Health Services 2.23 Transportation 898.70 Plant Operation 1,909.75 Acquisition of Equipment 2,518.95 9,375.68 Smith-Hughes,George Harden Act Equipment 308.60 Vocational Tuition &Travel Expenses 1,171.05 South Shore Regional School District -Assessment 17,976.00 School Lunches Salaries 36,547.07 Food Purchases 55,482.72 Supplies 3,275.19 Training 20.00 Repairs 77.18 Gas 783.33 59,638.42 96,185.49 Construction -Addition to Junior-Senior High School Contractor 88,228.05 Architect Services 7,190.43 Advertising 12.80 Engineering '275.63 Equipment 25,699.44 Site Work 10,070.60 131,476.95 Acquisition of Land -Junior-Senior High School 13,296.00 School Facilities Committee -Article 47,1969: Appraisals 5,800.00 Printing and Miscellaneous 254.46 6,054.46 Libraries -General Maintenance Expenses: Salaries &Wages -Paul Pratt Memorial Library 31,026.26 Paul Pratt Memorial Library ••Appropriation to Treasurer of library for: Expenses 12,325.00 Overpayment-see refunds- Reciepts 1,675.00 14,000.00 1,000.00NantasketBranchLibrary 46,026.26 Town Commons &Parks: Salaries and Wages 8,652.72 Expenses: Equipment and Supplies 154.66 Repairs 207.09 Gas and oil for Mowers 63.50 Fertilizer 297.10 Truck Allowance 150.00 Flags 30.00 902.35 9,555.07 Recreation and Playgrounds: Salaries and Wages 3,069.01 Expenses: Beechwood Bali Field: Maintenance 458.00 142 r [ I Contract Mowing 350.00 North Cohasset Playground: Fence Supplies 100.00 123.61 Milliken Bancroft Field: Gas and oil for Mowers Maintenance Electricity 8.66 294.79 15.75 Harold F.Barnes Field: Supplies Contract Mowing Maintenance of Grounds 20.45 350.00 220.00 Skating Rinks: Electricity 47.57 Summer Program: Wages Instructors Supplies 1,800.00 319.51 333.91 Capital Outlay: Wire Cable Fence Milliken Field 396.17 Backstop -Barnes Field 998.00 Resurfacing Tennis Courts - Milliken 1,965.00 I 1,988.83 2,453.42 3,359.17 » h Memorial Day and Other Legal Holidays and Celebrations: Memorial Day: Band Services 150.00 10,870.43 Wheelwright Park Trust Fund Income: Expenses: Labor 292.72 Mowing 85.00 Signs 28.00 Saw 4.99 410.71 Wadleigh Park Trust Fund Income: Expenses: Labor 277.00 Rolling -Grass Area 15.00 Miscellaneous 7.35 299.35 Cedar Street Cemetery Trust Fimd Income: Labor 84.80 Charlotte Tincoln Bell Memorial Fund •-Cemetery Care Expenses: Labor 508.80 Water Services 12.03 Gas and oil for mowers 3.15 Repairs to Mowers 2.50 526.48 Black Rock Beach -Clearing Title 180.00 143 Collation 152.43 Flags 276.00 Wreaths and Flowers 77.45 Youth Days: Band Services Christmas Celebrations: Wages 150.72 Electrical Supplies 63.60 655.88 200.00 214.32 1,070.20 Retirement Fimd to County System 40,534.43 Non-Contributory Pensions: Various Persons Municipal Insurance: Fire Insurance Workmen's Compensation Automobile Insurance Public Liability Theft &Burglary Floaters -Various Departments Bonds Boilers Bleachers Employees Group Insurance: Life Insurance Blue Cross,Blue Shield Town Reports: Printing Town Reports Delivering Town Reports Advertising (Unclassified and Miscellaneous: Town Clock: Services Town Flag: Flags 'Article 45,1969,200th Anniversary Celebration -Expenses Article 35,1969,Council on Aging -Expenses Town Buildings: .•Expenses: North Cohasset Post Office and Fire Station Building: Water Services 47.88 Repairs 114.94 162.82 9,495.20 50,029.63 12,497.95 7,604.90 6,541.27 1,912.00 194.00 256.33 500.00 339.00 75.00 29,920.45 2,322.44 29,762.12 32,084.56 2,400.00 258.40 6.60 2,665.00 100.00 108.64 208.64 Expenses 1,197.23 141.97 Government Island Real Estate: Repairs 900.39 Water Services 205.72 1,106.11 Guild HaU Building: Repairs 96.51 Fuel 453.03 549.54 144 p Bates Building: Repairs 293.88 Capital Outlay: North Cohasset Building Painting Exterior 675.00 Remodeling Interior Post Office 1,400.00 2,075.00 4,187.35 Parking Places Maintenance: Lining Parking Area-Sandy Beach Cleaning and Rubbish Removal -Sandy Beach 102.00 285.00 Water Department Salaries and Wages: Salary of Superintendent General: Pipe and fittings 2,479.33 Meters and fittings 1,526.45 Insurance 2,820.05 Repairs and Maintenance 448.75 Service Connections Pipe and fittings 1,914.98 Miscellaneous Supplies 487.75 Repairs and Maintenance 1,258.83 Pumping Station Fuel 510.16 Supplies 1,434.83 Building Repairs 368.45 Electricity 7,701.44 Purification Supplies 6,266.13 Maintenance 527.43 183.00 102.00 9,786.62 49,510.06 Expenses: Administration Stationery,Printing &Office Expenses 985.21 Telephones 516.54 Addressograph Services 42.36 Maintenance of Billing Machines 114.00 Electricity 83.02 Fuel 342.44 Travel 29.36 2,112.93 7,274.58 3,661.56 10,014.88 6,793.56 Maintenance of Trucks and Equipment Gas and oil 543.70 Repairs 824.24 Tires,etc.234.83 Insurance 585.10 Registrations 27.00 2,214.87 145 Capital Outlay: Engineering 530.00 Replace Pump at Station 6 909.22 1969 Dodge Truck -Trade-in 1962 International Scout (Net)1,890.00 Advertising 27.65 Cemeteries -Veterans'Graves: Woodside Cemetery -Care of Graves Labor 200.00 Cohasset Central Cemetery -Care of Graves Services 1,250.00 Cemeteries -Perpetual Care -Woodside Salary -Superintendent Cemeteries -Improvements,etc. Article 38,1969 Contractors 3,655.00 Article 25,1959 Contractors 322.50 3,356.87 Other Expenses: Blue Cross,Blue Shield 1,276.08 Life Insurance 96.00 County Retirement 2,628.00 4,000.08 Debt Services: Interest 7,139.00 Maturing Debt 36,000.00 43,139.00 'emeteries Superintendent's Wages 4,833.60 Wages: Woodside Cemetery 1,044.00 Beechwood Cemetery 637.75 1,681.75 Woodside Cemetery Expenses: Electricity 16.23 Supplies 60.01 Telephone Allowance 36.00 Loam 80.00 Repairs -others 22.10 Repairs to Mowers 79.38 Gas and oil 76.13 Fuel (Wood)25.00 Truck Expenses 31.00 425.85 141,865.01 1,450.00 1,166.00 3,977.50 13,534.70 Interest: Anticipation of Revenue 29,971.42 Schools -Bond Issues 106,165.13 Police and Fire Headquarters Bldg.4,030.00 Sewerage 13,440.00 Anticipation of Highway Reimbursement 190.33 Tax Abatements 44.40 153,841.28 Municipal Indebtedness -Except Water: 146 Temporary Loans Anticipation of Revenue Anticipation of Highway Reimbursement Maturing Debt Schools -From Appropriation Schools -From Bond Premium Police &Fire Headquarters Building Sewerage Refunds Taxes -Real and Personal Motor Excise Water Services Water Rates Sale of Cemetery Lots Fund Water Liens Estimated Receipts Blue Cross,Blue Shield Life Insurance State and County Assessments: State Parks and Reservations Metropolitan Parks State Assessment System Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Bills Health Insurance State Elderly Governmental Retiree Program Metropolitan Area Planning Council Mass.Bay Transportation Authority County Tax County Hospital Trusts: Woodside Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds James W.Nichols School Prize Fund Major William Arthur Scholarship Fund Conservation Fund Agency: Pay Roll Deductions: Federal Withheld Taxes State Withheld Taxes Blue Cross,Blue Shield Retirement -County Group Life Insurance Annuity -Teachers Retirement -Teachers -State Dues -Teachers Dog Licenses to Coimty 1,300,000.00 4,000.00 231,149.31 6,646.69 10,000.00 20,000.00 14,624.44 4,935.74 225.00 442.08 40.00 25.00 10.00 97.88 2.76 13,178.77 1,924.19 262.36 701.55 803.27 275.57 7,323.31 71,855.39 4,032.63 8,100.00 50.00 500.00 325.00 291,295.15 48,903.99 32,762.36 35,085.76 2,624.08 5,485.00 54,943.45 4,001.75 1,667.00 1,571,796.00 20,402.90 100,357.04 8,975.00 476,768.54 Investments Certificates of Deposit Investment-Perpetual Care Funds Article 14,1969,Appropriation-Stabilization Fund TOTAL EXPENDITURES 150,000.00 25,221.01 45,000.00 220,221.01 $5,736,856.77 147 TRUST FUNDS IN CUSTODY OF TOWN TREASURER AS OF JANUARY 1,1970 Balance Interest Transfer Balance Jan.1,1969 1969 to Town Dec.31,1969 PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS Arthur N.Milliken Fund:100.10 4.95 105.05 Robert Charles Billings Fund: Town Common 1,150.00 56.06 56.06 1,150.00 Billings-Pratt Park Fund:1,000.00 48.74 48.74 1,000.00 H.W.Wadleigh Park Fund:5,000.00 243.74 243.74 5,000.00 Wheelwright Park Fund:15,000.00 731.24 731.24 15,000.00 Edith M.Bates Town Pond and Common Fund 1,580.17 78.42 1,658.59 CEMETERIES Perpetual Care -Woodside Cemetery Cohasset Savings Bank 20,897.03 Lots added during 1969 1,875.00 25.221.01* Annual care converted to 1,124.41 1,692.69 Perpetual Care 6,225.00 28,997.03 1,124.41 26,913.70 3,207.74 *25,000.00 New England Power Co.1st Mortgage par 100 due Sept.1,1999,interest rate 8%%-accrued interest $221.01 (25,221.01)25,221.01 Perpetual Care -Beechwood Cemetery 4,987.29 246.95 3.66 5,230.58 Cedar Street Cemetery 1,226.12 56.26 200.00 1,082.38 Charlotte Lincoln Bell Memorial Fund 15,657.76 766.05 500.00 15,923.81 SCHOOLS Ripley Fund 1,207.59 59.92 1,267.51 James W.Nichols School Prize Fund 2,874.31 140.82 50,00 2,965.13 Major William Arthur Scholarship Fund 6,854.08 327.69 500.00 6,681.77 OIUER Post War Rehabilitation Fund 661.74 32.81 694.55 War Memorial Fund 1,234.81 61.28 1,296.09 STABILIZATION FUND 54,139.54 Transfer from Town Appropriation (1969)45,000.00 4,040.10 1(99,139.54 [)3,179.64** CONSERVATION FUND 16,203.43 779.84 325.00 16,658.27 TOTAL TRUST FUNDS IN CUSTODY OF TOWN TREASURER 207,322.12 TOTAL TRUST FUNDS IN CUSTODY OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES, COHASSET FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY FUND;36,934.45 See Treasurer's Report for Details,see page 84 244,256.57 =*Pilgrim Cooperative Bank $23,742.80 Cohasset Savings Bank 79,436.84 $103,179.64 148 It s en S J 8 d d §§ d^o" o o oooo o o >o en ^<S o ooodd g§ d"d ON ON o r-00 t^r-t^ ON ON ON O '-• 0\ON ON ON II R^R 8S Sodoo?5ooo d'lo o ££^s 00 O -3 ^ o 3 '«od^00 .'S d »o o ov c rn •3)S'S •O 5 ^ |li Pm S -^ 11' ?^<^£ 149 o o ^ r*00 oo ON On ON o r^>o t^ r^r**00 oo On On ON On ^00 vo t^t^oo ON ON On R sd s r< ^•s 5« ON ^ »-r«o vou lg. f i?i o"System ,00 dated debt limi $344,000 oo «o ^1 1 00 g>rf ^ri 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Coming to Cohasset in 1926,a native of neighboring Hingham and immediately after graduation from Brov^n University,Mr.Ripley began his career in education as a high school science teacher at the original Osgood School.His success in the classroom was accompanied by suc- cess as a coach of both football and baseball.In 1941 he became Super- intendent and Principal of the Osgood School and later the present High School.He continued as superintendent when the principalship was made a separate position in 1955. Bill Ripley leaves as his heritage a good influence on generations of students and an excellent staff both professional and non-professional.In addition,he had the unique experience of having many former students as members of the School Committee.We are sure all citizens of Cohasset join in grateful thanks to Mr.Ripley for his wise and skillful leadership of Cohasset schools,and extend best wishes for a long,healthy and happy retirement. Late in January,shortly after Mr.Ripley announced his intention to retire,the committee began its search for a new superintendent.Speci- fications for the position were printed and distributed to numerous schools of education.Applications were received from 40 applicants from 7 states.After the committee interviewed 12 of the most promising candi- dates and reviewed the 3 finalists,on April 28 the committee unanimously appointed Nelson J.Megna,who was Superintendent of the Washington South Supervisory District which includes the towns of Berlin,Northfield and Roxbury in Vermont. After 10 years in Vermont schools as teacher,principal and super- intendent,Mr.Megna came to Cohasset on July 15 and worked with Mr.Ripley for the balance of the month to provide a smooth transition in the administration. By diligence and concentrated effort,Mr.Megna has quickly learned about our personnel and the strengths and weaknesses of our school system.In these days of rapid change and turbulence in education Mr. Megna has demonstrated wisdom far beyond his years in handling diffi- cult problems.The committee is grateful to Mr.Megna for accepting the position of Superintendent. Negotiations with the Cohasset Teachers Association were not com- pleted until March 15 when Mr.Brendan Dalton of the State Mediation Service was present for an all-day Saturday session.As this was after the Annual Town Meeting and as the increase in the minimum salary from $6200 to $6800 was greater than anticipated in the budget,numerous revisions and deletions were required.It is a pleasure to note that with 166 f implementation of tight budgetary controls,the committee was able to operate properly and stay within its budget. Although the 2 elementary schools are at capacity enrollment,pro- jections are not clear as to rapid increases.Nevertheless,the committee urged for use as sites for future schools purchase of a 71 acre tract of land off Sohier Street by the School Facilities Committee.In addition, the committee ordered the administration to study and report by October 1,1970,the revived concept of year roimd schools. With the rapid increase in the rate of inflation it is indeed difficult to keep pace and still bring needed improvements to our schools.We appreciate the townspeople's desire for quality education and will con- tinue to do our best to justify your support. Respectfully submitted, SUMNER SMITH,JR.,CHAIRMAN LOT E.BATES PAUL M.DONOVAN T.GERARD KEATING JOHN P.REARDON,JR. ELLEN P.SMITH (MRS.ROBERT M.) ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS To the School Committee and Residents of Cohasset: It is a pleasure to submit my first annual report as your Superin- tendent of Schools.For purposes of clarity,the report is divided into two sections.Section I contains enrollment mfomiation and other statistical data of a general nature;Section II summarizes significant developments in the educational program which have taken place during the past year and concludes with recommendations for future improvement of the school system. SECTION I —STATISTICAL DATA A comparison of enrollments on October 1 for the school years 1965-1966 through 1969-1970 (current)is provided by the following table: Table 1 —Comparative Enrollments,Five-Year Survey Grade Year Level 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 K 127 110 120 123 135 1 121 151 129 149 142 2 152 141 160 121 135 3 160 154 149 167 **127 4 143 161 154 157 164 5 140 129 163 156 164 6 120 146 142 176 162 167 7 120 117 141 149 176 8 131 115 118 141 146 9 106 124 108 121 146 10 112 102 127 104 128 11 87 107 101 128 108 12 98 86 100 99 116 Spec.CI ************5 TOTALS 1617 1643 1712 1791 1854 **Grade 3 -—Joseph Osgood School 69 Grade 3 --Deer Hill School 58 4;Hs 5{J Reported at performance grade level Table 2 provides a comparison of the enrollments in each of the three schools over a five year period: Table 2 —Enrollment Data Grouped by Schools —Five-Year Survey Year Building School 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 Capacity J.O.435 458 457 497 481 425 D.H.528 534 560 557 553 500 High 654 651 695 742 820 1000 TOTALS 1617 1643 1712 1791 1854 October 1 enrollment figures provide a means for comparing the school system's enrollment at a comparable time during any school year, but they do not provide an accurate description of the overall enrollment pattern.A more precise representation can be obtained by using a statistic called the Average Daily Membership (ADM).This is obtained for any given year by adding the aggregate number of days of attendance of all students to the aggregate number of days of absence of all students and dividing that sum by the total number of days that school was in session. The ADM for the two preceding school years are provided in Table 3. These figures include both resident and non-resident (METCO)students. Table 3 —Average Daily Membership:Two-year Comparison 1967-1968 1968-1969 Net ChangeCategory Elementary Secondary TOTALS 1,016.4 700.7 1,717.1 1,055.0 747.0 1,802.0 +38.6 +46.3 +84.9 In addition to those enrolled in the public schools,there are 201 school age children residing in Cohasset who attend school outside of the community.Table 4 summarizes the distribution of these students by the type of school which they attend. 168 Table 4 Resident Students Attending Other Schools:1969-1970 Type of School Parochial Private Day or Boarding So.Shore Regional Vo-Tech Other TOTALS Number Enrolled 30 158 8 5 201 Table 5 summarizes student progress for the preceding school year. Table 5 —Student Progress:1968-1969 Joseph Osgood Deer HillCategory Completions Promotions 491 549 Non-Promotions 11 8 Transfers 19 17 Drop-Outs 2 Deaths TOTALS 523 574 Activities of the 99 students who graduated School in June,1969 are summarized in Table 6. High School 99 639 5 19 7 769 from Cohasset High Table 6 —Survey of CHS Graduates:Class Category Number Continuing Education 82 Four -Year College (50) Junior College (16) Nursing Education (2) Other Schools (14) Armed Services 5 Employed 10 Business (Trade)(3) Clerical (3) Manufacturing (4) Homemaking 2 TOTALS 99 of 1969 Percent 82.8 (50.0) (16.2) (2.0) (14.1) 5.1 10.1 (3.0) (3.0) (4.1) 2.0 100.0 Services provided to students through the school health program during the preceding school year are summarized in Table 7. Table 7 —Summan of School Health Program Activities:1968-1969 Type of Service Osgood Deer Hill High Total School School School Physical Exams 100 132 429 661 Vision Testing 501 559 749 1809 Hearing Testing 501 559 749 1809 Immunization 379 472 578 1429 Referrals for remedial care of vision defects —64;number of students receiving corrective action —58.Referrals for remedial care of hearing defects —36;number of students receiving corrective action —36.Re- 169 ferrals resulting from physical examinations by tiie school physician —28; number of such referrals completed —28. During tiie preceding school year,140 students received corrective therapy from the speech therapy program.Activities of the speech therapist are tabulated below. Table 8 -—Sammary of Speech Therapy Services:1968-1969 Type of Osgood Deer Hill High Speech Defect School School School Total Stuttering 2 7 9 Articulation 65 48 113 Hearing Handicap 2 1 2 5 Other 8 4 1 13 TOTALS 77 60 3 140 Referrals for orthodontic evaluation —13. Table 9 summarizes school lunch and special milk program activities for the preceding year'. Tahle 9 —School Lunch Program Participation:1968-1969 Item Quantity Served Type A Lunches 1 82,376 Milk (Half Pints)84,678 STAFF DIRECTORY 1969-1970 Itinerant Staff (Persons Providing Services to More Than One Building) Name &Position Year Elected Gordon E.Bowman,Music 1966 Mrs.Eleanor Croan,Speech Therapist 1966 Paul Emanuello,Chief Custodian 1951 -^Randolph Feola,Attendance Officer 1967 Mrs.Ethel Gormley,Head School Nurse 1955 *Mrs.Margaret Manners,Guidance Counselor,Elementary Schools 1969 Miss Nancy Peterson,Music 1969 Harry Rodgers,Music Supervisor 1962 *Dr.Robert Sceery,School Physician *Mrs.Patricia Wunschel,School Lunch Program Supervisor 1953 Joseph Osgood School Instructional Staff Catherine Mulcahy,Principal 1936 Carol Andersen,Grade 2 1969 Florence Ayers,Grade 3 1938 Ruth Basiliere,Grade 1 1966 *Vivian C.Chumbley,Librarian 1968 Ruth I.Clark,Transitional Class 1967 Edith Degnan,Kindergarten 1963 Delia DiBenedetto,Grade 2 1957 Mary K.Donovan,Helping Teacher 1955 170 Dorothy HaU,Grade 1 1957 ^Dorothy Hibbard,Helping Teacher 1965 Carol Hubbard,Kindergarten 1969 Shirley Manna,Grade 1 1963 Janet Miele,Kindergarten 1961 Dorothy Montuori,Grade 3 1969 Violet O'Ouin,Grade 1 1951 Harriet L.Piepenbrink,Grade 3 1963 Marilyn Power,Reading 1968 Rosamond T.Reardon,Reading Supervisor 1952 Ellen Rief,Transitional Qass 1969 Pamela Robie,Grade 2 1969 Mary Rohrbach,Grade 2 1969 Rosamond Terry,Grade 1 1946 "^Nancy White,Physical Education 1965 *Lisabeth Wyman,Art 1967 Other Staff Donald Ainslie,Custodian &Bus Driver 1966 Henry Brennock,Head Custodian 1958 Gertrude Chase,Teachers'Aide 1968 Anne Curley,Teachers'Aide 1969 Mary Davis,Secretary 1968 Irene Frugoli,Lunchroom Staff 1955 William McLellan,Custodian 1959 *Shirley Piepenbrink,Lunchroom Staff 1969 *Shirley Prendergast,Secretary 1969 ^Elizabeth Sinopoli,Lunchroom Staff 1968 Deer HiU School Instructional Staff John F.Cramer,Principal 1954 Jane Archibald,Grade 5 1968 Joseph Becker,Grade 6,Science and Sci.Supv.1968 Patricia Chase,Grade 4 1965 Alice Daunt,Grade 4 1953 Frank Deakin,Grade 6,Social Studies 1969 Nancy G.Harney,Grade 3 1969 Denise Henderson,French &Secretarial 1962 Genevieve Kent,Special Education 1969 Dennis Kuntz.Physical Education 1964 *Harry Levi,Audubon Society Consultant 1969 Deborah Levine,Grade 4 1969 Margaret Maeder,Grade 6,Self-contained 1968 Doris McNulty,Librarian 1969 Mary Mullen,Grade 6,Reading 1958 Rosemary Murphy,Grade 3 1953 Joan Natkie,Transitional Class 1969 Katherine Whitley,Grade 5 1967 Jean O'Malley,Art 1967 Bette Rega,Reading 1966 171 Gertrude Russell,Reading Supervisor 1961 Susan Searles,Grade 6,English 1969 Leslie Shaw,Grade 4 1969 R.Lawrence Shultz,Grade 5 1967 Lynn Tilden,Grade 5 1968 Doris Tower,Grade 4 1956 Eunice Truesdell,Grade 6,Mathematics 1955 Janet Whalen,Transitional Qass 1969 Ruth Whiton,Grade 4 1956 Other Staff *Helen Arnold,Teachers'Aide 1968 Barbara Conte,Secretary 1954 Mrs.A.Donovan 1963 Mary Glines,Lunchroom Staff 1955 Donald Heman,Custodian 1963 Stella MacDonald,Lunchroom Staff 1966 *Helen O'Neil,Teachers'Aide 1968 Nancy Sladen,Lunchroom Staff 1967 Louis Sorrentino,Head Custodian &Transportation Officer 1959 James Stover,Custodian 1969 Cohasset High School Instructional StaflE Frank J.Giuliano,Jr.,Principal 1964 A.Ward Grant,Jr.,Assistant Principal 1960 Frank Almeida,Science 1969 Brian Aschinger,Music 1969 Mary Babaian,Physical Education 1965 John Baltrushunas,Art 1969 Dorothy Bates,Mathematics 1962 Elizabeth Beatson,Mathematics 1969 Ellen Bialo,Mathematics 1969 Henry Boltz,Social Studies 1964 James Campbell,Science 1967 Peter Carroll,Special Education 1968 Clark Chatterton,Mathematics &Physical Education 1968 Melvin Cohen,Social Studies 1962 Curtis CoUms,Jr.,English 1965 Patricia Coultrip,English v 1964 Charles Davis,Mathematics 1961 Gino DiGirolamo,Department Chairman,Mathematics 1959 Everett Dorr,Director of Athletics &Physical Education 1949 Kearin Dunn,Mathematics 1959 Madeline Dunn,English 1967 Ronald Emmons,English 1967 Samuel Erbe,Science 1963 Joseph Federico,Spanish 1968 James Franey,Science 1961 *Marjorie Giffen,Learning Disabilities 1969 Steven Gilmartin,Science 1967 '172 Hope Glover,Home Economics 1957 Jean Gowdey,French 1969 Lanier Grassie,French 1969 Carolyn Gray,French (on Sabbatical Leave)1961 Paul Hogan,Mathematics 1967 Marjorie Holman,Librarian 1966 Walter Hughes,AV Coordinator &Industrial Arts 1960 Christine Keenan,English 1969 Donald Kelly,Social Studies 1962 *Kathleen Kelm,Art 1969 Bruce Kraemer,Science &Industrial Arts 1969 *Doris Lahage,Business Education 1967 Edwin Leach,Remedial &Developmental Reading 1961 Laura Leonard,English 1937 John J.Leary,Jr.,Guidance Counselor 1959 Thomas Lucas,Department Chairman,Art 1954 Edward MacDermott,Social Studies 1963 F.Allen MacDonald,English 1960 William S.McCallum,Jr.,Director of Guidance 1956 Paul Narkiewicz,Department Chairman,Foreign Languages 1968 Richard Nash,Science 1962 Mildred Nelson,Business Education 1938 Thomas O'Neil,Latin 1966 Patrick Plante,Department Chairman,Industrial Arts 1959 *Helen Pratt,Physical Education 1967 Paul Prescott,Supervisor of Special Education Program 1959 John Raccuia,Social Studies 1953 Donald Reade,English 1964 Marie Scheiff,English 1969 John M.Shaw,Department Chairman,Social Studies 1961 Edward Sheehan,Social Studies 1959 Dorothy Sullivan,Science 1967 Marion Sullivan,Department Chairman,English 1931 Robert Thompson,Department Chairman,Science 1955 Dennis Walsh,Mathematics 1969 Carol Weber,French,Social Studies 1969 Frank Wunschel,English 1955 Patricia Wunschel,Home Economics 1953 Priscilla Winquist,French 1968 Other Staff Cora Ainslie,Lunchroom Staff 1968 Isabel Ainslie,Lunchroom Manager 1957 Nancy Anderson,Secretary 1965 Robert Barrow,Head Custodian 1953 Mary Brennock,Secretary 1969 Dorothea Casey,Secretary 1962 Paul Cogill,Custodian 1969 Betty Enders,Secretary 1959 Margaret Kelley,Lunchroom Staff 1968 Josephine Laugelli,Lunchroom Staff 1967 173 Jeanette McNeil,Lunchroom Staff 1968 Anita Ross,Lunchroom Staff 1969 Mildred Salyards,Lunchroom Staff 1968 Edward Sandberg,Custodian 1968 Louise F.Sands,Secretary 1964 Kenneth Sargent,Custodian 1968 Kevin Soule,Custodian &Bus Driver 1967 Florence Stoddard,Lunchroom Staff 1968 Charles Stover,Custodian &Bus Driver 1963 Jean Thompson,School Nurse 1963 Virginia Waaser,Lunchroom Staff 1960 Mildred Woomer,Library Clerk 1965 Bus Drivers (Not Listed Above) Janet Figueirado 1968 Nancy Geddes 1968 Manuel Marks 1950 Charles Pape 1966 Maria R.Pape 1960 *Part Time 174 GRADUATING CLASS Gary Edward Ainslie Richard William Andrews Eric Robert Aroner Debra Ann Bartlett Katherine Benedict Linda Jean Blair Donna Marie Block Daniel Joseph Brennock Stephanie Bmndage Mary Ann Calorio Sharon Craig Campbell Timothy L.Carlson Kathleen Mary Cashin Mark Andrew Cifrino Mary Ellen Cifrino David Clarke Keith Coddington Lynda Mae Cogjll Kenneth Robert Coleman,Jr. Marilyn Hayes Congdon Robert Francis Cotter Nancy Dale Damon Sally Ann Day Joanne Judith Dini Denise Marie Dolan Martha Ellen Duggan Deborah Joy Dmican Robert Myron Dutton,Jr. Dale Janice Edminster Hans Lennart Ekman Judith Ellen Emanuello Michael Francis Emanuello Kevin Wade Farrett Joanne Loma Gile Ronald Harold Goodwin Eugene Graham Michael John Greene Ann Howland Grinnell Harry Joseph Hanlon HI Michael Sullivan Healey Pamela Mary Hobbs Susan Carole Howorth Margaret Anne Hunt Deborah Gay Johnson Kristen Melinda Jones Thomas Walter Jones Bonnie Lee Keegan Stephen Paul Kent,Jr. Frederick Richard Koed Gregory Kent Kramer Charlene Kurtz David Talbott Lehr Susan Mary Libby Samuel Francis Lincoln John Lawence Longo Charles William Mahoney,Jr. Ann Elizabeth Maree Christine Ann Marks Kandance Gaylord Martin Mary Ellen Martin Mary Jo McCormick William Anthony McDonald Joseph Paul McGrath Mary Elizabeth McLellan Paul Andrew Middelmann David Mitchell Janice Marie Nardo Paul Francis Neagle William Robert Nickerson J.Joseph O'Donnell Gail Petersen Robert Carl Rechner Lesley Virginia Ripley William Churchill Robinson Donald Robert Rogers Jobjn Edward Sadler Janet Shannon Dana Kevin Simeone Karen Ann Smith Jane Mabel Souther Susan Anne Stoughton Dianne Elizabeth Talarico Kenneth Ellis Thayer,Jr. Cheryl Ann Tibbetts William Terrence Tilden Mark Joseph Timpany Fred Steven Troy HI Cathy Jeanne Turner Patricia Tusing Edward Howard Wall James Watson Leah Linda Whipple Holly Gailegos White Michelle Ruth White Michael James Willard Dean .Anthony Williams Diane Elizabeth Williams William Blake Woomer Nancy Lee Yocum 175 Section II —Summary of Activities and Recommendations This has been a busy year for the Cohasset Public Schools.A school system,like any other social institution,can remain a relevant and vital force only if it periodically reassesses its programs and goals.Towards that end,several studies are either currently underway or about to be initiated.These include the appointment of a committee to develop a philosophy for the school system,a review of the curriculum in the areas of reading and mathematics,the development of a set of criteria that can be applied uniformly throu,ghout the school system to evaluate the effec- tiveness of classroomi activities,and a study of the feasibility of extending the school calendar to a twelve month year as an alternative to the con- struction of additional facilities to house our growing school population. In each instance,emphasis is being placed on the total (grades K-12)pro- gram in an attempt to assure a well articulated school system. In addition to the initiation of studies which will provide direction for the future,several changes in the curriculum have been implemented during the current school year.Among the more noteworthy: —The development of nongraded transitional classrooms taught by a team of two teachers each at both the Joseph Osgood and Deer Hill schools.The intent of this pilot program is to provide instruction of a highly individualized nature to the participants; —The creation of an activity period at the Deer Hill School which pro- vides time for independent library work and which significantly re- duces the number of conflicts between the instrumental music pro- gram and regular classroom instruction; —The development of social studies "minicourses"for seniors at the high school level.Each course is a complete unit of study,and in most instances covers approximately nine weeks of work.Students are free to select the courses which are of interest to them. —Refinement of tiie high school's modular scheduling to permit even greater flexibility in the assignment of time to courses and programs. The budget proposed by the School Committee for 1970 makes pro- vision for several important improvements: —Rental of facilities at the First Parish and St.Stephen's churches to house the kindergarten program.The relocation of kindergarten classes will make space available at the Osgood School and this will provide a measure of temporary relief for the overcrowded conditions which presently exist at the elementary level; —Creation of two new guidance positions,one of which wiU be at the elementary level; 176 —Increased emphasis on the audio-visual program; —Employment of a Curriculum Coordinator and a Director of Special Services to improve coordination. In concluding this brief report,I would like to express my apprecia- tion to all who have been involved in the task of making Cohasset's schools better.In particular,I would like to recognize the contributions of the PTA who helped with the organization of the volunteer teacher aide pro- gram and provided the financial assistance necessary to publish The Com- pass;the parents and others who have volunteered their time and talent as teacher aides;and the School Committee,School Facilities Committee and the staff,whose enthusiasm and dedication have been a very real source of inspiration. Respectfully submitted, NELSON J.MEGNA Superintendent of Schools 177 INDEX Assessors,Board of 108 Bicentennial Committee 124 Building Code Committee 96 Cohasset Free Public Library,Treasurer 84 Collector of Taxes 103 Conservation Commission 89 Committee to Study Administrative Functions 90 Committee to Study Town Buildings 85 Council on Aging 94 Fire Department 120 Government Island Committee 95 Harbor Master 94 Health Department 99 Highway Department 102 Housing Authority 88 Jury List 14 Moth Superintendent 98 Personnel Committee 87 Paul Pratt Memorial Library Ill Planning Board 116 Police Department 106 Recreation Commission 89 Registrars,Board of 93 School Department 165 School Committee 166 Superintendent's Report 167 School Facilities Committee 118 South Shore Regional School District 118 Sealer of Weights and Measures 87 Selectmen,Board of 93 178 Sewer Commissioners 92 Social Service League 98 South Shore Mosquito Control Project 82 Town Accountant 125 Receipts 125 Expenditures 130 Trust Funds 148 Statement of Town Debt 149 Summary of appropriations and Other Accounts 152 Balance Sheet,General Accounts 161 Town Qerk Officers and Committees 5 Annual Town Meeting March 1 16 Town Election,March 8 33 Special Town Meeting,December 2 35 Vital Statistics 65 Town Treasurer 102 Tree Warden 117 Water Commissioners 91 Wke Department 117 179 DENISON PRESS.INC. 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