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TOWN OF COHASSET
ANNUAL REPORT
of the
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
of the FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
of the
TOWN OF COHASSET
Reports of the School Committee
and the
Reports of Other Town Officers
FOR THE YEAR ENDING
December 31,2010
TOWN OF COHASSET
Incorporated 1770
Population January 2010—7,874
President of the United States of America
Barack Obama
Massachusetts Senators
Scott P.Brown
John F.Kerry
Tenth Congressional District
Representative William D.Delahunt
Norfolk and Plymouth Senatorial District
Senator Robert L.Hedlund
Third Plymouth Representational District
Representative Garrett Bradley
Annual Town Meeting
Date Set by Board of Selectmen
Election of Officers
Within 35 days of the Annual Town Meeting
IN MEMORIAM
Joseph Marr Gwinn,III
May 17,2010
Sewer Commission
Louis Franklin Eaton,Jr.
May 26,2010
School Survey Committee
Sewage Investigating Committee
ZBA
Town Counsel
Advisory Committee
MBTA Advisory Committee
Bylaw Committee
Town History Committee
Joseph D.Buckley
July 1,2010
Treasurer/Collector
Council on Elder Affairs
Nancy C.Snowdale
August 18,2010
Assistant Collector
Town History Committee
Cemetery Committee
Treasurer of Cohasset Lightkeepers
Historical Commission
Jean M.Salvador
August 31,2010
Election Worker
Charles Piepenbrink
October 16,2010
Fire Chief
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IN MEMORIAM CONTINUED
Rocco F.Laugelle
December 19,2010
Water/Sewer Commission
Selectmen
Jacqueline M.Kurtz
December 31,2010
Special Needs Teacher -Deer Hill School
Edward Lappen
December 31,2010
Advisory Committee
Budget Planning Committee
Water Planning Group
ELECTED OFFICIALS -TOWN OF COHASSET
BOARD OF SELECTMEN -3 YEAR TERM TERM EXPIRES
Frederick Koed 201
1
Karen M.Quigley 201
1
Edwin G.Carr 2012
Paul E.Carlson 2013
Leland H.Jenkins 2013
MODER.VTOR -3 YEAR TERM
Daniel S.Evans 2011
TOWN CLERK -3 YEAR TERM
Marion L.Douglas 201 1
ASSESSOR -3 YEAR TERM
Mary E.Granville 2011
Michael C.Patrolia 2012
Elsa Miller 2013
SCHOOL COMMITTEE -3 YEAR TERM
Alfred Slanetz 2011
HeleneA.Lieb 2012
PaulJ.Schubert 2012
Jeanne M.Astino 2013
Linda A.Snowdale 2013
TRUSTEES PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY -3 YEAR TERM
Sheila Evans 2011
Rodney M.Hobson 201
1
Marylou Lawrence 201
1
Roger L.Lowe 2012
Agnes McCann 2012
Patience G.Towle 2012
Sarah R.Pease 2013
Teresa A.Polhemus 2013
Stacey V.Weaver 2013
BOARD OF HEALTH -3 YEAR TERM
Robin M.Lawrence 201
1
Margaret S.Chapman 2012
Stephen N.Bobo 2013
COHASSET HOUSING AUTHORITY -5 YEAR TERM
Susan L.Sardina 201
1
Ralph Perroncello 2012
Ann Barrett 2014
Helen C.Nothnagle 2015
PLANNING BOARD -5 YEAR TERM
Clark H.Brewer 2011
Alfreds.Moore 2012
Charles A.Samuelson 2013
Jean M.Healey Dippold 2014
Stuart W.Ivimey 2015
PLANNING BOARD ASSOCIATE MEMBER -3 YEAR TERM
William J.Hannon 2013
RECREATION COMMISSION -5 YEAR TERM
Maria C.Osborne 201
1
Lillian Murray Curley 20 1
2
James Richardson 2012
Daniel J.Martin,Sr.2012
Rosearme M.McMorris 2013
Kathryn C.Lydon 2014
Abigail Alves 2015
SEWER COMMISSIONERS -3 YEAR TERM
Wayne Sawchuk 201
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John W.Beck 2012
James A.Dow 2013
WATER COMMISSIONERS -3 YEAR TERM
Glenn A.Pratt 2011
John McNabb (resigned June 4,2010)
Christopher D.Seebeck 2013
Peter DeCaprio (appointed 8/24/10 to fill unexpired term)201
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TOWN OFFICERS APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Town Manager/Chief Procurement Officer
William Griffin Resigned Oct 2010
Stephen Lombard (interim)Appointed Oct 2010
Town Counsel
Paul R.DeRensis
TOWN OFFICERS APPOINTED BY TOWN MANAGER
ADA Coordinator
Robert M.Egan 2011
Animal Control Officer
Paul Murphy 2011
Assessor/Appraiser
Mary E.Quill
Building Inspector/Zoning Officer
Robert M.Egan 2012
Constable
Maria Plante 2012
D.P.W.Superintendent
Carl A.Sestito
Director of Finance/Town Accountant
J.Michael Buckley,Jr.Resigned Nov 2010
Elder Affairs Director
Coral Grande
Fire Chief
Robert D.Silvia
FIRE DEPARTMENT UNDER CIVIL SERVICE
Randy Belanger Firefighter/EMT-Paramedic
PaulT.Bilodeau Captain/EMT-B
Daniel J.Cunningham Firefighter/EMT-Paramedic
James F.Curley Firefighter/EMT-B
John J.Dockray Lieutenant/EMT-Paramedic
Kevin D.Donovan Firefighter/EMT-Paramedic
Kevin J.Durette Firefighter/EMT-Paramedic
Robert F.Forde Firefighter/EMT-Paramedic
JohnW.Haley Firefighter/EMT-Paramedic
James E.Hall Firefighter/EMT-Paramedic
John M.Hernan Firefighter/EMT-Paramedic
Jonathan M.Hickey Firefighter/EMT-Paramedic
Frances X.Mahoney,Jr.Captain/EMT-B
Robert R.Martin II Firefighter/EMT-Paramedic
Laura C.Morrison Firefighter/EMT-Paramedic
Robert A.Nadeau Firefighter/EMT-Paramedic
Joseph M.Pergola Firefighter/EMT-Paramedic
Robert F.Protulis Lieutenant/EMT-B
James P.Runey Captain
Daniel N.Smith Firefighter/EMT-Paramedic
MarkH.Trask Captain
Eric Wenzlow Lieutenant/EMT-B
CALL FIREFIGHTERS
Kathleen Adams
William Brooke Lieutenant
John MacNeill Lieutenant
Jordan MacNeill
Steven Maynard
Thomas McKay
Joseph Migliaccio Lieutenant
Bruce Pratt
Forest Warden
Robert D.Silvia
Harbormaster
Lorren S.Gibbons
Library Director
Jacqueline Rafferty
Shellfish Deputy
Paul L.Pattison,(Constable)
Chief of Police
Mark M.DeLuca Appointed 1/25/2010
Lieutenants of Police under Civil Service
Gregory J.Lennon
William P.Quigley
Sergeants of Police under Civil Service
John C.Conte
Jefferey R.Treanor
Christy J.Tarantino,Jr.
Patrolmen under Civil Service
Gregg T.Hartnett
Garrett A.Hunt
Patrick Kenney
Lisa M.Matos
James P.McLean
Patrick W.Reardon
John H.Small
Regen E.Steverman
John J.St.Ives
Daniel Williams
Paul M.Wilson
Francis P.Yannuzzi,Jr.
Retired 9/1/2010
Transferred to Weymouth 10/1/10
PERMANENT INTERMITTE NT
Joseph T.Duffey
Brian M.Peebles
Timothy P.Reardon
Resigned 4/1/10
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SPECIAL POLICE OFICER
Justin 0.Adams
Richard W.Ahlstedt
Michael A.Boyd
Christopher A.Bowers
Michael A.Brokmeier
Elizabeth Casoni
Dennis M.Cunniff
Christopher C.Dias
Mark A.DiGravio
William J.Donnellan
Joseph T.Duffey
Gregory Fall
Andrew J.Ford
Sasha Geddes
Kevin St.Ives
Joseph F.Kintigos,Jr.
Dianne M.Kirkpatrick
Nicholas A.Lancione
Brian F.Naughton
Briwn W.Noonan
Justin Runey
Harrison W.Schmidt
Brendan M.Skerry
John H.Small
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Plumbing and Gas Inspector
Recreation Director
James E.Carroll,Jr.2011
Sealer of Weights and Measures 2011
Robert M.Egan
Town Archivist
David H.Wadsworth 2012
Treasurer-Collector
Linda Litchfield
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BOARDS.COMMISSIONS.COMMITTEES and REPRESENTATIVES
APPOINTED by the BOARD of SELECTMEN
Cable Advisory Committee
Paul Carlson 2011
Patricia Martin 2011
James Morison 2011
Call Firefighters Committee
Bruce W.Pratt
Robert D.Silvia
Ian R.Fitzpatrick
Richard Bonanno
Cohasset Common Historic District Commission
William A.Hurley (District Resident).2011
Peter J.Wood 2011
Gail Parks (District Resident)2012
Janice Crowley (Realtor)2012
Sarah H.Gomez,(District Resident)2013
Victor Lanzillotti 2013
Virginia Norman (Historical Society Rep)2013
Can Tiryaki (Architect)2013
Cohasset Community Television Corporation,Board of Directors
Paul Carlson 2013
Patricia Martin 2013
James Morrison,Jr.2013
Cohasset Cultural Council
Diane Kennedy 2012
D.AlexAdkins 2013
Selene Carlo-Eymer 2013
Sarah Torrey 2013
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Community Preservation Committee
Alfred Moore,Planning Board
Sarah E.Charron,Conservation Commission 2012
Vacant,Open Space
Leiand Jenkis,Selectmen 2013
Susan Sardina,Housing Authority
Margaret Charles 2011
Stuart Ivimey 2011
Jeffrey Waal 2011
Conservation Commission
Sarah E.Charron 2011
Deborah S.Cook 2011
Richard M.Karoff 2011
David H.Farrag 2012
Jonathan R.Creighton 2013
Edward Graham 2013
Veneta Roebuck 2013
Economic Development Committee
Peter L.Brown 2011
Darilynn Evans 2011
William F.Fitzgerald 2012
Timothy J.O'Brien 2012
Melissa Browne 2013
Timothy Chamberlain 2013
Lydia Everett 2013
Elder Affairs,Council On
June Hubbard 2011
Dolores A.Roy 2011
Marjorie Murphy 2012
Joseph Nedrow 2012 Resigned 6/21/10
John W.Campbell 2012
Anna A.Abbruzzese 2013
James F.Kearney 2013
Edward T.Mulvey 2013
Karen Oronte 2013
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Emergency Management
Arthur H.Lehr,Director Resigned 9/15/2010
Glenn A.Pratt,Deputy Director
Fence Viewers
KearinA.Dunn 2011
Glenn A.Pratt
2011
Government Island Advisory Committee
Lorren S.Gibbons -Harbor Master
Constance M.Afshar 2012
Growth and Development Task Force
Clark H.Brewer
Richard W.Swanborg,Jr.
Harbor Committee
Lorren S.Gibbons,(ex-officio)
Grace Evans (Yacht Club Designee)2011
John F.Bertolami 2012
Adam Donovan,(Commercial Fisherman)2012
Gail Parks 2012
Charles Peterson (Sailing Club Designee)2112
Mark Rattenbury 2012
Lillian Murray Curley (Recreation Designee)2013
Peter J.Wood 2013
Harbor Health Committee
Noel Collins
Christopher Evans
Paul Figueirdo
Paul Pattison
Karen Quigley
Harbormaster -Assistant
Mathew Corry 2011
Robert A.Johnson 2011
Ryan MacDonald 2011
Kevin Sartori 2011
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Historical Commission
Nathaniel Palmer 2011
Rebecca Bates-McArthur 2012
Marilyn M.Morrison 2012
David Wadsworth 2013
Cohasset Housing Trust
Margaret Charles 2010
Clark Brewer 2010
Stephen Lucitt 2011
Helen (Taffy)Nothnagle 2011
Mary E.Grayden 2011
Karen Quigley,Selectmen Liaison 2011
Keeper of the Lockup
John C.Conte 2011
Keeper of the Town Clock
(1)Vacancy
MBTA Representative
Mark D.Brennan 2011
Metropolitan Area Planning Council
Frederick R.Koed 2011
Norfolk County Advisory Board
Frederick R.Koed
Open Space Committee
Deborah Shadd 2011
James (Ted)Carroll 2011
Sandra Durant 2011
LiamO'Connell 2012
Richard Avery 2013
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Recycling Committee
John K.McNabb,Jr.Resigned 6/7/10
Sharyn K.Studley
Jean White
Registrars of Voters
Marion L.Douglas,Clerk
Edythe Ford 2011
Margaret R.Charles 2012
Judith Volungis 2013
South Shore Recycling Cooperative Committee
Merle S.Brown
Arthur L.Lehr,Jr.2011
South Shore Regional School District Representative
Kenneth Thayer 2011
Stormwater Advisory Committee
F.Noel Collins
James D.Fitzgerald 2013
Ross W.Rosano
Stormwater Management Committee
Stephen Bobo,Board of Health
James Drysdale,Citizen
Sarah Charron,Conservation Comm
James Kinch,Water Resources Protection Comm
Martin Nee,Citizen
Lawry Reid,President Straits Pond Watershed Ass.,Non -Voting
Town History Committee
Ernest Grassey 2011
Harold E.Coughlin 2012
Louis R.Eaton,Jr.2012
Nancy Garrison 2012
Julia H.Gleason 2012
James W.Hamilton 2012
MargotCheel 2013
Jacqueline M.Dormitzer 2013
Ann Pompeo 2013
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Veteran's Graves Officer
Joseph R.McElroy
Veteran Services -Director of
Joseph R.McElroy
Wastewater Committee
John C.Cavanaro
Paul Davis
James G.Dedes
Joseph R.Godzik (Board of Health)
Jeffrey F.Moy
Raymond Kasperowicz
Stephen N.Bobo,(Board of Health)
Vicky C.Neaves
Weir River Estuary Park Committee
Vincent P.Dunn
Richard J.Avery
Zoning Board of Appeals
S.Woodworth Chittick 2011
Peter L.Goedecke 2011
Kathleen Hunter 2011 Resigned 6/24/10
David McMorris 2011
Benjamin H.Lacy 2012
Charles Higginson 2013
Susan Kent 2013
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APPOINTED BY THE TROIKA
Advisory Committee
Chartis Langmaid Tebbetts
Thomas Reardon
Samuel Wakeman
Robert W.Benson
Edward Lappen
Kathleen,A.Ofsthun
Christopher Blackburn
Peter Pescatore
Brian Shuell
2011
2011
2011
2012
2012 Deceased 12/31/10
2012 Moved Oct,2010
2013
2013
2013
Alternative Energy Committee
Charles M.Bliss
Marie Caristi-McDonald
Rodney Hobson
Conrad Langenhagen
Jeffrey Patterson
Steven Wenner
Andrew Willard
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
By-Law Committee
Jacqueline Dormitzer
Louis F.Eaton
Agnes McCann
Marion L.Douglas,CLERK (ex-officio)
Paul R.DeRensis,ESQ.-TOWN COUNSEL (ex-officio)
deceased 5/26/10
Capital Budget Committee
Mark Baker
David Bergers
Steve Gaumer
Peter DeCapricio
John Keniley III
2010
2010
2011
2012
2012
Design Review Board
Robert Egan,Building Inspector,ex-officio
John Cavanaro
Martin Nee
Robert Skolnick,Jr.
Margaret Cotter
James Sandell
Virginia Norman,(Associate member)
Can Tiryaki,(Associate member)
2011
2011
2013
2013
2011
2011
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF REGISTRARS
The following elections and town meetings were held:
State Election,January 19,2010
Annual Town Meeting,March 27,2010
Annual Town Election,April 10,2010
Special Town Meeting,June 14,2010
State Primary,September 14,2010
State Election,November 2,2010
Special Town Meeting,November 15,2010
The Annual Listing of Persons seventeen years of age and older as per General Laws,Chapter
51,Section 4 was conducted by mail during January.Any citizen of the United States who is a
Massachusetts resident and who will be 18 years old on or before a town meeting or Election
Day may register to vote.There is no waiting period to be eligible to register to vote,if you
move,you may register to vote as soon as you move into your new home.Registration is
closed for a brief period before town meeting and election to allow election officials time to
prepare the voting lists.If you register during a "closed"period,you will be eligible to vote only
in later town meeting or elections.You must be registered twenty days before all primaries and
elections,and ten days before a special town meeting.
Respectfully submitted.
Margaret Charles,Chairwoman
Marion Douglas,Clerk
Edythe Ford
Judith P.Volungis
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2010 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
State of the Economy:
As the national econonnic downturn continues.Town revenues also continue to shrink due to
declines in excise tax receipts,new construction,and state aid.Due to cautious budgeting and
careful stewardship of available funds,the Town has been able to maintain services and stay
within Prop 2 Yi mandates.
The unexpected use of free cash and stabilization funds to underwrite the deficits of the Water
Enterprise Fund has severely depleted the Town's resources and precluded its ability to absorb
emergency costs and unexpected expenses.As a result reductions in other department budgets
are required to balance FYll.
While not unique to Cohasset,unfunded pension and health care liability is one of the biggest
issues affecting our fiscal stability.As recommended by the Town auditor,a plan needs to be
established to consistently fund our actuarially required annual pension contribution.
Also of concern is our long-term bond obligation that is currently at about 20%of the budget.
The annual principal and interest payment is projected to be over $7million each year for the
next several years.Deliberate attention must be paid to any future long-term debt and its affect
on the Town's debt ratio.
The Board thanks our Town employees for their cooperation and dedication during these
difficult times.
New Chief of Police Sworn In:
Subsequent to a search conducted in late 2009,and consistent with the recommendation of the
Town Manager and the Search Committee,Mark DeLuca was approved by unanimous vote of
the Board as Chief of Police in January.At the February 1 Selectmen's meeting,Town Clerk,
Marion Douglas,swore in the new Police Chief in a room full of members of the Cohasset Police
Department and Chief's family and friends.Chief DeLuca addressed the audience saying it was
an honor to have been hired.
The Board of Selectman also thanked Chief Brian Noonan for his service as Interim Police Chief.
Water Enterprise Fund Deficit:
The Water Enterprise Fund deficit was the predominate issue in calendar year 2010.As a result
of the lateness of the disclosure coupled with the extent of the deficit and the uncertainty as to
the reliability of the accounting,the Board voted to remove the Water Enterprise Fund from
the FYll Budget presented at the 2010 Annual Town Meeting for consideration at a Special
Town Meeting in June.
The Water Planning Group,comprised of representatives from the Board of Selectmen,
Advisory Board,Capital Budget,Water Commission and citizens was appointed in March and
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charged with investigating the revenue and expenditure issues and making recommendations
prior to the Special Town Meeting.
The June Special Town Meeting transferred $335,000 from the Town's Stabilization Fund to the
Water Enterprise Fund to provide an additional source of funds to meet the FYIO Water
Department appropriations as voted at the 2009 Annual Town Meeting.Town Meeting also
voted to a)amend the schedule of water rates approving major increases in the fixed quarterly
charge and usage charges in order to meet the FYll Water Department budget and b)
appropriated $300,000 to fund capital improvement projects requested by the Water
Commission.Additionally,Town Meeting amended Article 19 of the 2003 Annual Town meeting
by adding the following words to the end of said motions:"to be managed jointly by the Board
of Water Commissioners and the Town Manager".
In June,the Board voted to authorize an audit for the water and sewer enterprise funds starting
with the calendar year 2004,including Town Meeting articles,the governance and structure of
the department and the operating budget beginning with FY08.The Advisory Board's Reserve
Fund funded the audit.[The Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds will be charged back for this
cost in the FY12 budget.]An RFP was issued and the contract awarded to Melanson and Health.
[Due to unanticipated difficulty in obtaining documentation,the audit took longer than
expected:presented on January 25,2011 the audit is available in its entirety on the town
website.]
Water Commissioner John McNabb,Jr.resigned and in August Peter DeCaprio was appointed to
fill the slot.
The November Special Town Meeting voted to decrease the Water Enterprise budget and
increase the Fire Department budget by appropriating $247,000 from the Town's taxation and
revenues,free cash (surplus revenue),and general operating accounts to fund the Fire
Prevention Fee.
During the course of the audit,a Bond Anticipation Note for water and sewer projects came up
for renewal.$150,000 was transferred from the Water Enterprise Fund debt appropriation to
remedy operating expenses misappropriated as capital expense and charged against the bond.
This action allowed the bond issuance.
Town Manager and Finance Director Resign:
In September,the Town Manager,William Griffin,and Finance Director,Michael Buckley,
resigned.The Board agreed to hire a professional Interim Town Manager and that due to Mr.
Griffin's imminent departure date,the Board would make the appointment.Steve Lombard was
appointed Interim Town Manager in October.
The Board decided the new Town Manager should hire the new Finance Director,however,it
quickly became apparent that it was impossible to function effectively without an Interim
Finance Director and Mr.Lombard engaged the services of an independent accountant while
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conducting a search for the permanent Finance Director.[John Stanbrook was hired as Finance
Director in January 2011.]
The Board requested Mr.Lombard continue to serve as Interim Town Manager until after the
2011 Annual Town Meeting.They decided the services of a professional consultant were
required to assist in the search and screening process for the permanent Town Manager.An
RFP was issued.[Tom Groux of Groux &Associates was hired and the Screening Committee was
appointed in March 2011.]
Other Milestones
Two large commercial developments,Avalon and Old Colony Square,completed the LIP
application process and their regulatory agreements were approved and signed by the Board.
Each development has an affordable component and with the addition of these units,the Town
will be in compliance with the State 40B requirement until the next census in 2020.
With the completion of the Little Harbor Sewer Project,the 2010 Annual Town Meeting set the
betterment rate at 2.25%[2%for the SRF/.25%for Town administration].
The Open Space and Recreation Committee submitted the revised Open Space and Recreation
Plan to the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs.Approval of this plan makes
the Town eligible to apply for grant opportunities.Once accepted by the EOEEA,the Plan is
valid until 2017.
The Water Commission holds a public form on Water Quality in January to address growing
concern In the community about the color,taste and safety of our drinking water.
Representatives from the EPA and DEP were in attendance.
In January,the Board appointed the Stormwater Advisory Committee.The Committee is
charged with conducting public education,providing opportunities for public discussion,
conducting surveys of flood prone areas,seeking grants and providing assistance to the Town
Manager in preparing required regulatory reports.In May the Committee held a public
meeting.
In May local Astronaut Stephen Bowen took a Cohasset Town Flag into space.[It will be
returned in May 2011 to the Town and displayed in a prominent location.]
In June,the Council on Aging achieved a landmark in the New Senior Center Project with the
Board's approval of submission of a Home Rule Petition to allow an exchange of land between
the Cohasset Swim Center and the Town.This swap,approved at the 2009 Annual Town
Meeting,allows for adequate land on which to site the proposed Senior Center.
After nearly five years of discussion,the Board voted in August to reject the Army Corps of
Engineers Saltwater Restoration Project proposed for Treats Pond.Still unresolved are the
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Town's rights and obligations under the Bigelow Easement.Approximately 3 34 years remain on
the 5-year access license.
In August,the Harbor Master was informed that the Army Corps of Engineers received funding
to begin the sampling and testing required for the dredging of the entrance of the channel and
the inner Harbor channel.If the testing is successful,environmental permits will be sought and
federal funding will need to be secured for plans,specifications and the dredging.
The Water Commission came before the Board in August and subsequently conducted a public
hearing seeking approval for an access road to the Bear Hill water tanks for installation of
AT&T cell antennas.[After a second public hearing and much discussion,approval was granted
in March 2011.]
The 2009 Annual Town Meeting authorized funding of a Notice of Intent and Operating &
Management Plan for Cat Dam.In September 2010,the NOI was submitted to the Conservation
Committee.In November abutters to Cat Dam petitioned the Selectmen to withdraw the CLE
NOI and replace it with an NOI paid for and prepared by the citizen group.The petition was
granted by a majority vote of the Board,the new NOI submitted in December and is currently in
the permitting phase before ConCom.
In November,Town Counsel presented a seminar to Town officials and employees to ensure we
understand and are in compliance with the Attorney General's revisions to the Open Meeting
Law.
JFK Systems submits an Information Technology Master Plan in November and is reviewed by
the Town Manager and the Capital Budget Committee.[The first phase of the implementation
will be voted at this Annual Town Meeting.]
Five years in the making,the James Brook Culvert Rehabilitation/Tide Gate Installation and
Jacobs Meadow Salt Marsh Restoration Project is permitted in December.[Completion of the
project is projected for June 2011.]
The Cohasset Girls Basketball team competes at Boston Garden in March and wins the State
Championship!In June the Cohasset La Crosse and Baseball teams win their respective State
Championships!
Many challenges face us in the coming year that will require strong leadership and a citizenry
that is actively involved in Town governance.I close with a favorite quote:"Whenever the
people are well informed,they can be trusted with their own government;that whenever
things get so far wrong as to attract their notice,they may be relied on to set them to rights."-
Thomas Jefferson
Respectfully submitted Karen Quigley,Chairman
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ANNUAL REPORT
REPORT OF TOWN COUNSEL
2010
This year was a very active and successful year for the Law Department:
1.Advice &Legal Documents .Numerous advisory opinions were rendered throughout
the year to various Town officials and Boards relating to a wide variety of issues and subjects.
Frequent and ongoing attention was given to reviewing and/or drafting Bylaws,numerous
contract documents and agreements,easements,procurement documents,public road
documents.Warrants for Town meetings (including two special town meetings and the annual
town meeting),compliance with State Ethics Act,Open Meeting Law,public records requests,
various Town rules and regulations (including new/revised subdivision regulations and Wind
Turbine issues),subdivision control issues for proposed developments,ballot questions,and
other legal documents.During the year,the Commonwealth's newly revised open meeting law
and new open meeting regulations from the Attorney General's office took effect,and we
undertook a variety of steps to provide training to the town on the new requirements,including
a presentation to town officials of an open meeting law seminar
2.Administrative Agency Proceedings .The Town was involved with a number of state or
federal administrative agencies,including issues before Department of Environmental
Protection,Alcohol Beverage Control Commission,Attorney General of the Commonwealth,
Lottery Commission (Keno Licenses),Secretary of State's Public Records Office,and the Army
Corps of Engineers.
3.Projects .We assisted with issues related to Wind Energy,storm water management
and flood control issues,the Community Preservation Act,various road issues.Little
Harbor/Atlantic Avenue sewer expansion,the Avalon,Village Business and T.O.D.proposals,the
Cook Estate/Abbott Development issues.Central Cohasset Sewer Treatment Plant Expansion
Project issues,licensing issues,artificial turf at Alumni Field,the proposed senior center,the
MBTA Greenbush line,40B Comprehensive Permit issues,affordable housing issues,Comcast
and Verizon Cable Television licenses,various environmental regulatory issues involving Cat
Dam,Treats Pond,and Jacobs Meadow,enforcement procedures for various town agencies,
regionalization of public safety dispatching,municipal harbor plan questions,town manager
transition issues,possible sports complex,triathlon issues,and acquisition of watershed
properties to protect the town's water supply.
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4.Labor Issues .We assisted the Town in general employee matters and in connection
with employee grievances,labor arbitrations and retirement issues.We also provided advice
from time to time during the year regarding the interpretation and application of collective
bargaining agreements and the processing of grievances.In addition,several non-union
personnel issues,including possible disciplinary proceedings,occurred during this year.The
Town entered into an Inter-Municipal Agreement with the Towns of Hingham,Norwell and Hull
to form a regional dispatch center in Hingham.We have been working with labor counsel from
the other Towns to bargain with the various unions over the labor issues involved in moving to
a regionalized dispatch center.
5.Litigation .As of December 31,2010,the number of claims and lawsuits in which the
Town is a party total 23 as follows:
1 Matter involving the Board of Selectmen/Town Manager:
Commonwealth of Massachusetts v.Town of Cohasset,Suffolk Superior Court,
C.A.No.38652.
12 Matters involving the Board of Appeals:
Chief Justice Cushing Highway Corporation v.Cohasset Board of Appeals.Mass.
Land Court No.243862.
Morrissey v.Cohasset Board of Appeals ,Mass.Land Court No.263788.
Schramm v.Cohasset Board of Appeals,et al.,Norfolk Superior Court C.A.No.
2007-01700.
Schramm v.Cohasset Board of Appeals,et al.,Norfolk Superior Court,C.A.No.
2008-00031.
McNary v.Cohasset Board of Appeals,et al.,Mass.Land Court Misc.No.:
394047.
Vainisi v.Cohasset Board of Appeals,et al..Land Court C.A.No.:2009 MISC
404954.
O'Connell v.Vainisi and Cohasset Board of Appeals,Norfolk Superior Court C.A.
No.:2009-01147.
Ripley Associates,LLC v.Cohasset Board of Appeals,Housing Appeals Committee
Docket No.09-11.
Gibbons v.Cohasset Board of Appeals,Sturdy and the Town of Cohasset,Land
Court Civil Action No.10-MISC421247.
Pauline Toumpouras 2007 Trust,v.Tedeschi and Cohasset Board of Appeals,
Norfolk Superior Court Civil Action No.2010-00551.
Sturdy v.Cohasset Board of Appeals and Gibbons.Land Court Civil Action No.10-
MISC-428827.
Sears v.Leggat and D'Eathe and Cohasset Board of Appeals.Norfolk Superior
Court Civil Action No.10-00972.
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1 Matter involving the Planning Board :
Cohasset Realty Trust,Donald E.Staszko,Trustee and Cohasset Associates,Inc.v.
Cohasset Planning Board.Land Court Misc.No.2010-442981.
1 Matter involving the Sewer Commission:
Quirk V.Cohasset Board of Sewer Commissioners,Plymouth Superior Court C.A.
No.:2009-00176.
2 Matters involving the Water Commission:
Smith V.Cohasset Water Commissioners,Norfolk Superior Court,Civil Action No.
09-02149-C.
Ogrodnik,et al.v.Town of Cohasset,Cohasset Board of Selectmen and Cohasset
Water Department,Norfolk Superior Court Civil Action No.:2010-02098.
1 Matter involving the Public Schools:
Cohasset Public Schools v.S.J.Services and CNA Insurance,Norfolk Superior
Court,Civil Action No.2010-01286-B.
4 Matters involving the Police Department:
Conte V.Town of Cohasset
Cohasset Police Association,NEPBA,Local 66 and Town of Cohasset,American
Arbitration Association #11 390 02305 10
Cohasset Police Union,NEPBA,Local 66 and Town of Cohasset,American
Arbitration Association #11 390 02306 10
Cohasset Police Union,NEPBA Local 66 and Town of Cohasset,American
Arbitration Association #11 390 02308 10
1 Claim pending:
Board of Health v.Wilmarc Charles.
Respectfully submitted,
Paul R.DeRensis
TOWN COUNSEL
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REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK
2010
On January 19*^a Special State Election was held due to the passing of Senator Kennedy.In
addition to our regularly scheduled town meetings and elections we had an extra Special Town
Meeting on June 14^*^
After many years,the vital records bill passed the legislature in September.The first phase of the Vitals
Information Partnership (VIP)will be a web-based vitals registration and statistics systems for births,and
eventually deaths and marriages.The birth module is expected to be complete in January and early
February.Clerks throughout the Commonwealth will be able to register,amend,issue and enter new
and delayed birth certificates.Also,birth records and amendments created from 1987 will be
forwarded into the system.At this time,the system will only allow records from your community,but in
the future issuance may be state-wide.Of course,the ideal vital record system would be the same
system,same certificates,and same regulations for all the states -but to have the same forms and
access for all the cities and towns is a huge step forward.
Also,new election laws allow military and overseas voters in Massachusetts to vote absentee in
elections by using the Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot (FWAB).After voting the FWAB,the voter may
submit it by mail or electronically.By emailing or faxing the voted FWAB,the voter waives the right to
the secrecy of the ballot and signs and dates a statement indicating this.
In addition,I am again planning to submit an application to the Community Preservation
Committee for further funding for additional restoration and shelving for our vault.I appreciate
all the support I have received on this long term project.
It is certainly with mixed emotions that after serving as Town Clerk for nineteen years,I have
decided not to seek re-election in 2011.I appreciate the confidence the town has had in me
and the opportunity to see how municipal government is run -our town in particular -and to
move forward to the computer age and beyond.While working here I have met so many
wonderful people.The Town of Cohasset is a beautiful place.I have been able to view
Cohasset Common and see the children skating,the artists painting,the farmer's market,dog
shows,exercise classes and so much more and to be only minutes away if my family needed
me.
As always,I would like to thank all town officials,department heads,town employees,election
workers,committees and the citizens of Cohasset.Without them I could not have done my job.
Special appreciation goes to Frances L.Marks,former Town Clerk,Jacquelyn R.McGuire my
former assistant from 1992 to 1999,and to Carol L.St Pierre who has been my assistant since
1999.
Respectfully submitted,
Marion L.Douglas
Town Clerk
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Special State Election -January 19,2010
Polls opened at 7 a.m.and closed at 8 p.m.
Seventy per cent voted.
Absentees:Pre 1 -190;Pre 2 -135
Election officers sworn in by the Town Clerk,Marion Douglas,at 6:45 a.m.were as follows:
Carol St.Pierre
Sandra Murray
Roger Whitley
Michael Patrolia
Katherine Lincoln
James Contis
Michael Barra
Debra Krupczak
Jody Doyle
Katherine Whitley
Betts Murray
Susan Loring
Carolyn Contis
Senator in Congress (1)
Scott P.Brown
Martha Coakley
Joseph L.Kennedy
Blanks
Write-ins/Scattering
Total
Pre.1 Pre.2 Total
1265 1136 2401
722 697 1419
11 6 17
1 1
1998 1840 3838
The polls closed at 8 p.m.and the results were declared at 8:20 p.m.
A True Record,ATTEST:
Marion L.Douglas,Town Clerk
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INDEX -ANNUAL TOWN MEETING -MARCH 27,2010
1.AnnualTown Report.Unanimous.
2.Report of Committees.Unanimous.
3.Operating Budget.Unanimous.
4.Union Contracts and salary adjustments.Unanimous.
5.Amend purpose of capital stabilization fund.Adopted.
6.Capital stabilization fund.Unanimous.
7.Capital improvement budget.Unanimous.
8.Community Preservation Committee.Unanimous.
9.Unpaid bills from previous years.Unanimous.
10.Supplemental appropriation for fiscal 2010.Unanimous.
11.Post-retirement health insurance liability stabilization fund.Unanimous.
12.Motor vehicle excise tax deferment for active service veterans.Unanimous.
13.Residency requirements for veterans exemptions.Unanimous.
14.Funding triennial revaluation program.Unanimous.
15.Property tax exemptions.Unanimous.
16.Property tax exemptions for seniors.Unanimous.
17.Water system improvements.Unanimous.
18.Water department-increase in quarterly fees.Unanimous.
19.Sewer Betterments Interest rate.Unanimous.
20.Return Sewer connection fee.Unanimous.
21.General bylaws amendment -dog regulations.Unanimous.
22.Citizens petition -Beechwood Ballpark.Unanimous.
23.Citizens Petition -Little Harbor &Jerusalem Road Sewer district debt exclusion.Adopted
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING -MARCH 27,2010
At the Annual Town Meeting held on Saturday,March 21 ,2010 at the Cohasset High School Sullivan
Gymnasium the following articles were contained in the warrant and acted upon as follows.
Checkers sworn in by the Town Clerk,Marion L.Douglas at 8:45 a.nn.were Carol St Pierre,
Sandra Murray,Abigail Alves,Katherine Whitley and Betts Murray.Tellers were appointed and
sworn in by the Moderator,Daniel Evans.
The Moderator called the meeting to order at 9:22 a.m.and a quorum of 100 was present at
that time.The registered voters checked in on the voting list totaled 299.Precinct 1 -218
voters and precinct 2 -81.Voted unanimously to dispense with the reading of the call of the
Meeting and Return of Service having been examined by the Moderator and found to be in
order.
Article 1:Annual Town Report
To act upon the reports of the various Town Officers as printed in the Annual Town Report for 2009.
MOVED that the reports of the various Town Officers as printed in the Annual Town Report for 2009 be
accepted and filed with the permanent records of the Town.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 2:Reports of Committees
To hear the reports of any Committee heretofore chosen and act thereon.
MOVED that the subject matter of this article be indefinitely postponed.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 3:Operating Budget
To see if the Town will vote to fix salaries and compensation of Elected Officers,and to see what sums
the Town will vote to raise and appropriate from available funds or otherwise,for the payment of the
salaries and compensation,expenses,equipment and outlays,capital and otherwise,of the several
Town Departments,for the ensuing fiscal year.
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APPENDIX A -FISCAL 20111 OPERATING BUDGET
FISCAL 2008 FISCAL 2009 FISCAL 2010 FISCAL 2011 FISCAL 2011
DEPARTMENT BUDGETED BUDGETD BUDGET REQUEST RECOMM.
ADMINISTRATION
Moderator
Personal Services 573 573 552 573 573
Total $573 $573 $552 $573 $573
Selectmen
Personal Services 5,500 5,500 5,500 5,500 5,500
General Expenses 64,050 61,450 61,450 61,300 61,300
Total $69,550 $66,950 $66,950 $66,800 $66,800
Town Manager
Personal Services 350,324 319,158 317„636 318,348 322,130
General Expenses 39,150 41,500 43,400 43,400 43,400
Total $389,474 $360,658 $361,036 $361,748 $365,530
Advisory Committee
General Expenses 345 345 345 345 345
Reserve Fund 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
Total $100,345 $100,345 $100,345 $100,345 $100,345
Director of Finance
Personal Expenses 128,955 132,801 130,383 131,299 133,331
General Expenses 31,850 29,193 29,193 32,398 32,398
Total $160,805 $161,994 $159,576 $163,697 $165,729
Board of Assessors
Personal Expenses 152,645 159,382 163,193 168,076 169,476
General Expenses 35,355 33,780 29,680 24,780 24,780
Total $188,000 $193,162 $192,873 $192,856 $194,256
Treasurer/Collector
Personal Expenses 155,783 160,428 163,717 155,393 156,704
General Expenses 40,985 38,865 36,665 39,165 39,165
Total $196,768 $199,293 $200,382 $194,558 $195,869
Legal Services
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Town Counsel Services 248,460 225,000 160,000 220,000 220,000
Total $248,460 $225,000 $160,000 $220,000 $220,000
Town Clerk
Personal Services 80,376 82,027 76,439 79,950 81,262
General Expenses 10,010 8,890 8,825 10,494 10,494
Total $90,386 $90,917 $85,264 $90,444 $91,756
Conservation Commission
General Expenses 31,910 31,260 29,697 29,697 29,697
Total $31,910 $31,260 $29,697 $29,697 $29,697
Planning Board
Personal Services 54,542 54,795 55,342 55,342
General Expenses 25,050 14,750 11,034 10,487 10,487
Total $25,050 $69,292 $65,829 $65,829 $65,829
Zoning Board of Appeals
General Expenses 2,560 2,260 2,135 2,135 2,135
Total $2,560 $2,260 $2,135 $2,135 $2,135
Town Reports
General Expenses 15,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000
Total $15,000 $13,000 $13,000 $13,000 $13,000
Parking Clerk
General Expenses 1,200 1,200 1,200
Total $1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $0 $0
Unclassified
Audit of Accounts 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000
S.S.Coalition 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000
Water Purchase 30,000 30,000 30,000 25,000 25,000
Total $46,000 $46,000 $46,000 $41,000 $41,000
ADMINISTRATIVE TOTAL $1,566,081 $1,561,904 $1,484,860 $1,542,682 $1,551,994
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PUBLIC SAFETY
Police Department
Personal Services 1,514,267 1,538,923 1,541,526 1,557,571 1,559,975
Overtime 290,000 290,000 225,000 225,000 285,000
General Expenses 120,195 110,200 105,200 105,200 105,200
Total $1,924,462 $1,939,123 $1,871,726 $1,887,771 $1,950,175
Fire Department
Personal Services
Overtime
1,456,099
212,180
1,435,258
212,180
1,529,749
200,200
1,510,412
218,700
1,517,798
215,000
General Expenses 193,095 195,710 196,560 196,560 196,560
Hydrant Services 17,120 17,120 17,120 17,120 17,120
Total $1,878,494 $1,860,268 $1,943,629 $1,942,882 $1,946,568
Building Commissioner
Personal Services 72,778 73,909 74,109 74,109 75,572
General Expenses 5,250 4,700 4,700 4,700 4,550
Total $78,028 $78,609 $78,809 $78,809 $80,122
Gas &Plumbing Inspector
General Expenses 10,000 9,500 9,500 9,500 9,500
Total $10,000 $9,500 $9,500 $9,500 $9,500
Weights &Measures
Personal Services 2,678 2,758 2,758 2,758 2,813
General Expenses 200 200 200
Total $2,678 $2,758 $2,958 $2,958 $3,013
Wiring Inspector
General Expenses 17,950 18,014 18,014 18,014 18,322
Total $17,950 $18,014 $18,014 $18,014 $18,322
Civil Defense
Salaries &Expenses 7,850 5,350 5,100 5,100 5,100
Total $7,850 $5,350 $5,100 $5,100 $5,100
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Harbormaster
Personal Services 64,435 65,905 67,136 67,474 68,479
General Expenses 9,400 7,900 7,900 7,900 7,900
Total $73,835 $73,805 $75,036 $75,374 $76,379
Shellfish
Personal Services 500 500 475 475 475
Total $500 $500 $475 $475 $475
PUBLIC SAFETY TOTAL $3,993,797 $3,987,927 $4,005,247 $4,020,883 $4,089,664
EDUCATION
Cohasset Schools
Salaries &Expenses 13,686,400 14,316,397 14,713,000 15,138,668 15,034,478
Total $13,686,400 14,316,397 14,713,000 15,138,668 $15,034,478
South Shore VocTech
Vocational Assessment 144,752 133,028 75,529 74,461 74,461
Total $144,752 $133,028 $75,529 $74,461 $74,461
EDUCATION SERVICES TOTAL $13,831,152 14,449,425 14,788,529 $15,213,129 $15,108,939
PUBLIC WORKS/FACILITIES
Department of Public Works
Personal Services 745,113 769,970 767,822 768,652 777,927
General Expenses 194,400 197,590 202,850 207,600 205,100
Other Appropriations 425,110 433,110 413,800 398,000 388,000
Total $1,364,623 $1,400,670 $1,384,472 $1,374,252 $1,371,027
Snow &Ice
General Expenses 76,000 76,000 100,000 100,400 125,000
Total $76,000 $76,000 $100,000 $100,400 $125,000
Street Lighting
General Expenses 69,801 70,000 70,000 80,000 80,000
Total $69,801 $70,000 $70,000 $80,000 $80,000
Building Maintenance
Personal Services 245,896 260,227 248,690 310,251 254,500
General Expenses 391,000 357,300 348,300 348,300 347,300
Total $636,896 $617,527 $596,990 $658,551 $601,800
DPW/FACILITIES TOTAL $2,147,320 $2,164,197 $2,151,462 $2,213,203 $2,177,827
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HEALTH &WELFARE
Board of Health
Personal Services 126,785 129,782 124,585 124,585 127,066
General Expenses 8,350 6,150 4,600 4,550 4,550
Total $135,135 $135,932 $129,185 $129,135 $131,616
Elder Affairs
Personal Services 154,578 158,149 158,149 157,984 161,135
General Expenses 39,400 38,400 34,350 34,350 34,350
Total $193,978 $196,549 $192,499 $192,334 $195,485
Veterans Services
Personal Services 1,600 1,600
General Expenses 100 100 1,700 21,400 16,700
Total $1,700 $1,700 $1,700 $21,400 $16,700
HEALTH &WELFARE TOTAL $330,813 $334,181 $323,384 $342,869 $343,801
CULTURE &RECREATION
Library Services
Personal Services 377,776 398,085 395,083 396,606 398,027
General Expenses 108,118 98,104 88,410 88,410 88,410
Total $485,894 $496,189 $483,493 $485,016 $486,437
Recreation
Personal Services 134,727 126,695 123,293 123,293 125,049
General Expenses 6,680 5,905 2,677 2,677 2,677
Total $141,407 $132,600 $125,970 $125,970 $127,726
Common Historical Commission
General Expenses 100 100 100 100 50
Total $100 $100 $100 $100 $50
Historical Preservation
Personal Services 800 800 800 800 800
General Expenses 100 100 100 100 100
Total $900 $900 $900 $900 $900
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Celebrations
General Expenses 5,000 5,000 5,000 2,500 2,500
Total $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $2,500 $2,500
CULTURAL &REC.TOTAL $633,301 $634,789 $615,463 $614,486 $617,613
DEBT SERVICE
Non-Excluded Principle &Int.1,753,571 1,766,545 1,532,996 1,342,042 1,342,042
Excluded Principle &Interest 3,042,958 2,494,281 2,451,923 2,384,335 2,384,335
Cap Stab.Principle &Interest 107,804 254,359 254,359
DEBT SERVICE TOTAL $4,796,529 $4,260,826 $4,092,723 $3,980,736 $3,980,736
BENEFITS &INSURANCE
Pensions
County Assessment 1,261,111 1,123,165 1,224,487 1,270,561 1,270,561
Total $1,261,111 $1,123,165 $1,224,487 $1,270,561 $1,270,561
Worker's Compensation
General Expenses 92,000 92,000 92,000 92,000 92,000
Total $92,000 $92,000 $92,000 $92,000 $92,000
Unemployment
General Expenses 36,740 40,000 5,000 10,000 10,000
Total $36,740 $40,000 $5,000 $10,000 $10,000
Health Insurance
General Expenses 2,500,000 2,580,000 2,786,400 2,786,400 2,786,400
Total $2,500,000 $2,580,000 $2,786,400 $2,786,400 $2,786,400
Life Insurance
General Expenses 11,000 9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000
Total $11„000 $9,000 $9,000 $9,000 $9,000
Medicare
General Expenses 220,249 226,000 237,300 249,300 249,300
Total $220,249 $226,000 $237,300 $249,300 $249,300
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Property &Liability Insurance
General Expenses 236,200 236,000 231,000 231,000 231,000
Total $236,200 $236,000 $231,000 $231,000 $231,000
BENEFITS &INSURANCE TOTAL $4,222,300 $4,306,165 $4,585,187 $4,648,261 $4,648,261
GENERAL FUND GRAND TOTAL $31,521,293 $31,699,414 $32,046,855 $32,576,249 $32,518,785
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Sewer Enterprise
Personnel Expenses
General Expenses
12,941
791,166
14,012
775,941
34,904
992,350
36,800
1,065,600
36,800
1,065,850
Depreciation/Capital 215,615 127,419 165,000
Indirect Expenses 43,226 44,347 48,366 53,850 53,850
Debt Service 60,137 60,137 73,725 1,116,535 1,116,535
Sewer Enterprise Total $1,123,085 $1,021,856 $1,314,345 $2,273,035 $2,273,035
Water Enterprise Fund
General Expenses 1,207,600 1,236,100 1,722,600 1695,200
Other appropriations 32,000 32,000 32,000 17,000
Debt Service 1,756,000 2,170,443 2,695,903 2,969,437
Water Enterprise Total $2,955,600 $3,438,543 $4,450,503 $4,681,637
ENTERPRISE FUNDS TOTAL $4,118,685 $4,460,399 $5,764,848 $6,964,122
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APPENDIX B -COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULES
PAY POSITIONS
GROUP AUTHORIZED HOURS
Schedule 1 -Regular Employees
Board of Assessors
Deputy Assessor/Appraiser
Assistant Assessor
Administrative Assistant
Contract
I
40
35
32.5
Building Department
Building Commissioner/Zoning Officer
Clerk
Contract
F
40
4
Civilian Dispatch
Communications Supervisor
Lead Dispatcher
Dispatcher (FT)
Dispatcher (PI)
Contract 40
40
40
24
Conservation Commission
Administrative Assistant 32.5
Elder Affairs
Director
Elder Advocate
Volunteer Coordinator
Clerk
Van Driver
Van Driver
Facilities
Director
Maintenance Worker
Custodial Worker
Custodial Worker
Fire Department
Fire Chief
Captain
Lieutenant
Firefighter -Paramedic
Contract 1
1 1
G 1
G 1
F 1
F 2
Contract 1
G 2
F 1
F 1
Contract 1
FS-13 4
FS-12 4
FS-11 14
40
28
19
18
19
4
40
40
40
19
40
42
42
42
Harbor Department
Harbormaster Contract 40
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Board of Health
Health Agent
Administrator
Contract
Contract
12
40
Library
Chief Librarian
Staff Librarian
Staff Librarian
Library Assistant
Library Assistant
Library Technician
Library Technician
Library Technician
Library Technician
Administrative Assistant
Contract 40
35
31
37.5
35
29
22
21
20
9
Planning Board
Administrator 38
Police Department
Police Chief
Lieutenant
Sergeant
Patrolman
Secretary
Department of Public Works
Superintendent
General Foreman
Working Foreman
Heavy Equipment Operator
Skilled Utility Worker
Tree Climber
Skilled Utility Worker -Cemetery
Clerk
Recreation
Director
Contract 1
PS -11 2
PS -11 3
PS -09 12
H 1
Contract 1
K 1
1 3
G 4
F 3
F 1
F 1
G 1
Contract 1
40
37.5
37.5
37.5
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
35
40
Board of Selectmen
Administrative Assistant
Secretary/Receptionist
40
24
Sewer Department
Administrative Assistant 40
40
Director of Finance/Town Accountant
Director of Finance/Town Accountant
Assistant Town Accountant
Contract
G
40
22.5
Town Clerk
Assistant Town Clerk 40
Town Manager
Town Manager Contract 40
Treasurer/Collector
Treasurer/Collector
Assistant Treasurer/Collector
Assistant to Treasurer
Contract
I
40
40
32.5
Schedule la -Elected Employees
Town Clerk
Clerk,Board of Registrars
Moderator
Board of Selectmen:
Chair
Members (4)at $1,000
Board of Assessors
Chair
Members (2)at $1,200
$66,912
$329
$1
$1,500
$4,000
$1,300
$2,400
Schedule 2a -Part Time Positions Annual
Veterans'Agent
Member,Board of Registrars
Sealerof Weights and Measurers
Town Archivist
Director of Emergency Management
Assistant Director of Emergency Management
Shellfish Constable
Animal Control Officer
Keeper of the Town Clock
Keeper of the Town Pump
$1,600
$326
$2,758
$600
$350
$100
$500
$12,000
$100
$100
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Schedule 2b -Part Time Positions Hourly
Assistant Harbor Master
Casual Labor
Election Officers
Election Clerk
Election Warden
Summer Patrolman
Police Matron
Deputy Building Inspector (H-Min)
Library Pages
Recording Secretary
$13.11
$8.00
$12.00
$12.00
$12.00
$14.32
$13.00
$18.46
$8.00
$13.58
Schedule 3 -Part Time Positions
Constable -Per Notice $20.00
Exempt Positions -Per the Fair Labor Standards Act
Deputy Assessor/Appraiser
Building Commissioner
Director of Finance/Town Accountant
Director of Facilities
Elder Affairs Director
Fire Chief
Harbormaster
Health Administrator
Health Agent
Chief Librarian
Police Chief
Recreation Director
Superintendent of Public Works
Town Manager
Treasurer/Collector
Town Planner
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Fiscal Year 2011
Grade 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th
Hourly 10.99 11.61 12.24 12.87 13.49 14.13 14.77
35Hrs.384.65 406.35 428.40 450.45 472.15 494.55 516.95
40 Hrs.439.60 464.40 489.60 514.80 539.60 565.20 590.80
Hourly 11.87 12.55 13.24 13.91 14.54 15.22 15.92
35 Hrs.415.45 439.25 463.40 486.85 508.90 532.70 557.20
40 Hrs.474.80 502.00 529.60 556.40 581.60 608.80 636.80
Hourly 12.86 13.54 14.26 14.96 15.72 16.48 17.22
35 Hrs.450.10 473.90 499.10 523.60 550.20 576.80 602.70
40 Hrs.514.40 541.60 570.40 598.40 628.80 659.20 688.80
Hourly 13.85 14.67 15.41 16.22 17.02 17.80 18.61
35 Hrs.484.75 513.45 539.35 567.70 595.70 623.00 651.35
40 Hrs.554.00 586.80 616.40 648.80 680.80 712.00 744.40
Hourly 14.94 15.83 16.64 17.50 18.35 19.23 20.09
35 Hrs.522.90 554.05 582.40 612.50 642.25 673.05 703.15
40 Hrs.597.60 633.20 665.60 700.00 734.00 769.20 803.60
Hourly 16.14 17.07 17.97 18.85 19.81 20.75 21.67
35 Hrs.564.90 597.45 628.95 659.75 693.35 726.25 758.45
40 Hrs.645.60 682.80 718.80 754.00 792.40 830.00 866.80
Hourly 17.45 18.42 19.43 20.41 21.40 22.35 23.37
35 Hrs.610.75 644.70 680.05 714.35 749.00 782.25 817.95
40 Hrs.698.00 736.80 777.20 816.40 856.00 894.00 934.80
Hourly 18.83 19.90 20.97 22.06 23.10 24.16 25.26
35 Hrs.659.05 696.50 733.95 772.10 808.50 845.60 884.10
40 Hrs.753.20 796.00 838.80 882.40 924.00 966.40 1,010.40
Hourly 20.35 21.48 22.65 23.80 24.95 26.11 27.28
35 Hrs.712.25 751.80 792.75 833.00 873.25 913.85 954.80
40 Hrs.814.00 859.20 906.00 952.00 998.00 1,044.40 1,091.20
Hourly 21.96 23.18 24.44 25.66 26.98 28.22 29.49
35 Hrs.768.60 811.30 855.40 898.10 944,30 987.70 1032.15
40 Hrs.878.40 927.20 977.60 1,026.40 1,079.20 1,128.80 1,179.60
Hourly 23.73 25.04 26.43 27.76 29.10 30.46 31.83
35 Hrs.830.55 876.40 925.05 971,60 1,018.50 1,066.10 1,114.05
40 Hrs.949.20 1,001.60 1,057.20 1,110.40 1,164.00 1,218.40 1,273.20
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Hourly 25.63 27.11 28.57 30.03 31.47 32.89 34.35
35 Hrs.897.05 948.85 999.95 1,051.05 1,101.45 1,151.15 1,202.25
40 Hrs.1,025.20 1,084.40 1,142.80 1,201.20 1,258.80 1,315.60 1,374.00
Hourly 27.71 29.23 30.80 32.39 33.97 35.55 37.15
35 Hrs.969.85 1,023.05 1,078.00 1,133.65 1,188.95 1,244.25 1,300.25
40 Hrs.1,108.40 1,169.20 1,232.00 1,295.60 1,358.80 1,422.00 1,486.00
Hourly 29.88 31.58 33.28 34.94 36.67 38.36 40.09
35 Hrs.1,045.80 1,105.30 1,164.80 1,222.90 1,283.45 1,342.60 1,403.15
40 Hrs.1,195.20 1,263.20 1,331.20 1,397.60 1,466.80 1,534.40 1,603.60
Hourly 32.30 34.11 35.97 37.82 39.64 41.46 43.32
35 Hrs.1,130.50 1,193.85 1,258.95 1,323.70 1,387.40 1,451.10 1,516.20
40 Hrs.1,292.00 1,364.40 1,438.80 1,512.80 1,585.60 1,658.40 1,732.80
MOVED that $34,791,820 be appropriated for the Fiscal Year 2011 Annual Town Budget to be allotted
as follows:$77,429 for salaries of elected Town Officials consisting of the Town Clerk $66,912;Clerk,
Board of Registrars (4)at $329.00;$1,316;Moderator,$1.00;Selectmen,Chairman,$1,500.00;
Members (4)at $1,000.00,$4,000.00;Board of Assessors,Chairman,$1,300.00;Members (2);at
$1,200.00,$2,400.00;and the remaining $34,714,391 for Personal Services,Expenses and Capital
Outlays,interest on Maturing Debt and other charges for various departments as recommended for
purposes set forth in Appendix A of the Warrant for the 2010 Annual Town Warrant,a copy of which
Appendices are Incorporated here by reference,as amended by Appendix A supplement attached to
these motions,and to meet the appropriation,the following transfers are made:
$2,273,035 from Sewer Revenue
$50,000 from Overlay Surplus
$60,894 from School Construction Surplus Fund
$60,000 from Pension Reserve Stabilization Fund
$254,359 from Capital Stabilization Fund
$5,000 from Wetlands Fund
And $32,088,532 is raised from taxation and other genera!revenues of the Town;and further that the
Salary Rate and Schedule as printed in the Warrant and shown in Appendix B be adopted.
A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted unanimously.
At this time Representative Garrett Bradley was recognized.
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Article 4:Union Contracts &Other Salary Adjustments
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate borrow pursuant to any applicable statute,and/or
transfer from available funds,a sum or sums of money,to be expended by the Town Manager,to fund
the FY09 and FYIO cost items of a collective bargaining agreement between the Town,represented by
the Board of Selectmen,and the Fire Department employees represented by Local 2804,Cohasset
Permanent Firefighters,in accordance with Chapter 150E of the General Laws,and to fund salary
adjustments for non-union and employees with individual employment contracts.
MOVED that the Director of Finance be authorized to expend Forty Seven Thousand Dollars ($47,000)
already appropriated in Article 2 of the November 17,2008 Special Town Meeting to fund the FY09 cost
items of the collective bargaining agreement between the Town and the Fire Department employees
represented by Local 2804,Cohasset Permanent Firefighters.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Commendation offered by Agnes McCann,Library Trustee for Barbara Power.
COMMENDATION
Whereas;Barbara Power was a key founder of the Friends of the Cohasset Library,Inc,in the late 1960s,and
chose to demonstrate her passion for Cohasset's library by running for election as a Library Trustee;
Whereas:In 1972,she was elected a Library Trustee and has since served with distinction and significant
leadership for 38 years;
Whereas:on becoming a Trustee,Barbara Power agreed to serve on the Building Committee of the Trustees
that took responsibility for the renovation of the 1903 Paul Pratt Memorial Library Building,which
renovation added 8,000 square feet of usable space to the old library;
Whereas:Barbara Power exhibited outstanding leadership during her years of service as Chair of the Library
Trustees in the 1980s;
Whereas:Barbara Power,with characteristic loyalty and enthusiasm,in the year 2000 joined the Trustees'
Building Committee for the renovation of the old Joseph Osgood School into the beautiful and functional library
that Cohasset is proud of today,and in so doing added her very valuable contributions regarding aesthetics and
practicality to that effort,which are well and gratefully remembered to this day by the Trustees who served on
the five-member committee with her;
Whereas:When the present library opened in 2003,Barbara Power assumed cheerful responsibility for creating
and maintaining the display case on the wall near the entrance to the Children's Room;
Whereas:For 38 years Barbara Power has brought her wisdom and common sense to Trustees'meetings on a
monthly basis,frequently delivered with the added benefit of her incomparable sense of humor;
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Whereas:Barbara Power's participation as a Trustee has,for almost four decades,been a substantial factor in
the outstanding management ofCohasset's library,by virtue of her incisive judgment,personal warmth,and
steady devotion to the library's mission;
Whereas:Barbara Power was the ultimate authority for 38 years on all Library decisions relating to trees,
wreaths,plantings and flowers;
Now,therefore,be it resolved that the citizens of Cohasset here assembled do thank Barbara Power heartily for
her long and loving service to the Library and this Town,this twenty-seventh day of March,2010.
Commendation adopted unanimously.
Commendation offered by Samuel W.Wakeman Chair of Advisory Committee for Merle S Brown.
COMMENDATION
WHEREAS,since Merle S.Brown has lived in Cohasset,he has had a strong ongoing interest in the public
affairs of the Town having served as selectman and been involved in numerous town activities.
WHEREAS Merle S.Brown was appointed to the Advisory Committee in 2004 and has been a dedicated
member for the past 6 years.
WHEREAS such dedication and service to the Town can not come without great sacrifice to personal
matters and family life:and
WHEREAS,the Advisory Committee now recommends this Unanimous Motion for Commendation to
Merle S.Brown.
NOW THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizens of Cohasset,assembled at Annual Town Meeting
hereby acknowledge and affirm their appreciation to Merle S.Brown for his many years of service to the
Town of Cohasset.
GIVEN under our hands and the seal of the Town of Cohasset on this twenty-seventh day of March in
the year Two Thousand Ten.
Commendation adopted unanimously.
Article 5:Amend Purposes of Capital Stabilization Fund
To see if the Town will vote to amend the purposes of the Capital Stabilization Fund established by vote
of the town pursuant to Article 9 of the 2008 Annual Town Meeting to broaden the purposes for which
the Capital Stabilization Fund can be used to include transfers into the Advisory Committee's Reserve
Fund to reimburse such Reserve Fund for emergency capital expenditures funded via Reserve Fund
transfers during the course of the year,and further to see if the town will vote to transfer a sum of
money from such Capital Stabilization Fund to the FY 2010 Reserve Fund to reimburse such Reserve
Fund for any such emergency capital expenditures during FY 2010.
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MOVED that the purposes of the Capital Stabilization Fund established by vote of the town pursuant to
Article 9 of the 2008 Annual Town Meeting be hereby amended to broaden the purposes for which the
Capital Stabilization Fund can be used to include transfers into the Advisory Committee's Reserve Fund
to reimburse such Reserve Fund for emergency capital expenditures funded via Reserve Fund transfers
during the course of the year,and further that the town transfer the sum of Twenty Five Thousand
Dollars ($25,000)from the Capital Stabilization Fund to the FY 2010 Reserve Fund to reimburse such
Reserve Fund for any such emergency capital expenditures during FY 2010.
A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted by the required 2/3's.
Article 6:Capital Stabilization Fund
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds and/or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money to be deposited into the Capital Stabilization Fund.
MOVED that the sunn of Four Hundred Ten Thousand Four Hundred Thirty Two Dollars and
Seventy Seven Cents ($410,432.77)be appropriated for deposit into the Capital Stabilization
Fund;and to meet this appropriation,Three Hundred Fifty Five Thousand Dollars ($355,000)be
raised and appropriated from taxation and other general revenues of the Town,and the sum of
Fifty Five Thousand Four Hundred Thirty Two Dollars and Seventy Seven Cents($55,432.77)be
transferred from the unexpended balance of the following prior appropriations,reducing such
prior appropriations to zero dollar balances:
Town Meeting Article Purpose Amount
December 5,2005 16 Beechwood Street Sidewalk $6,311.63
November 13,2007 2 Ambulance Repair $9,460.44
March 28,2009 6 School Busses $10,502.00
March 28,2009 6 School SPED Van $7,141.00
March 28,2009 6 Police Communications $18,717.70
March 28,2009 6 DPW Loader Repair $3,300.00
A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 7:Capital ImDrovements Budget
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds or borrow pursuant
to any applicable statute,a sum of money to fund various capital improvements,capital projects and/or
capital equipment for the various departments,boards,commissions and agencies of the town.
MOVED that the subject matter of this article be indefinitely postponed.
Motion adopted unanimously.
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Article 8:Community Preservation Committee
To see if the Town will vote to adopt and approve the recommendations of the Community Preservation
Committee for Fiscal Year 2011,and to see if the Town will vote to implement such recommendations
by appropriating a sum or sums of money from the Community Preservation Fund established pursuant
to Chapter 44B of the General Laws,and by authorizing the Board of Selectmen,with the approval of the
Community Preservation Committee to acquire,by purchase,gift or eminent domain such real property
interests in the name of the Town,or enforceable by the Town,including real property interests in the
form of permanent affordable housing restrictions and historical preservation restrictions that will meet
the requirements of Chapter 184 of the General Laws,as may be necessary or proper to carry out the
foregoing.
MOVED THAT:
That Fiscal Year 2011 revenues to the Community Preservation Fund be divided to the following sub
accounts to be administered by the Community Preservation Committee as follows:
Historical Resources Sub Account (10%)$35,690 (approximately)
Open Space Sub Account (10%)$35,690 (approximately)
Community Housing Sub Account (10%)$35,690 (approximately)
Total Budget $107,070
B:
That Thirty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Nine ($36,729)be transferred from the Community
Preservation Fund Open Space Sub Account to be expended by the Town Manager for payment of debt
service for the project approved under Article 12 (Recommendation E)of the 2004 annual town meeting
(open space land acquisition).
The motion voted by the town with respect to "E"of Article 7 of the 2007 Annual Town Meeting of
March 31,2007 be hereby rescinded (acquisition of a portion of the Ozzie Ingram property).
Motion (A-C)adopted unanimously.
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MOVED THAT:
D:
Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000)be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund Historical
Resources Sub Account and Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000)be transferred from the Community
Preservation Fund Discretionary Sub Account for a Total of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000),which
funds are to be expended by the Town Manager for the purposes of rehabilitation and restoration of the
Cohasset Historical Society's (former)Paul Pratt Memorial Library to rehabilitate the heating system
including the replacement of the boiler and all other related work,provided,however,that the project
will be supervised by the Community Preservation Committee and the Town Manager.The Cohasset
Historical Society must receive the Community Preservation Committee's and Town Manager's pre-
approval before performing any work item and/or entering into any contract(s)for the work.Invoices
for all work performed shall be submitted to the Community Preservation Committee and Town
Manager for approval and subject to their inspection (or that of their agents)for all work performed.All
payments shall be made by the Town directly to the vendor.
All work must comply with the requirements of the Community Preservation Act (G.L.ch.44B,Section 2
"rehabilitation"or any other applicable law).All work must be performed in accordance with the U.S.
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties codified in 36 C.F.R.Part
68.
The Board of Selectmen is hereby authorized to acquire in return for such sum a historic preservation
restriction in compliance with Chapter 184 of the General Laws.
A 2/3's vote is required.Motion adopted unanimously.
MOVED THAT
E:
Twelve Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($12,300)be transferred from the Community Preservation
Fund Housing Sub Account,to be expended by the Town Manager,for the purposes of making
improvements to the Cohasset Housing Authority's 60 Elm Street Apartment Complex;specifically,to
purchase and install GFCI electrical outlets in the kitchens and bathrooms of each apartments and all
other related work.
R
Fifteen Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars ($15,375)be transferred from the Community
Preservation Fund Housing Sub Account,to be expended by the Town Manager,for the purposes of
making improvements to the Cohasset Housing Authority's 60 Elm Street Apartment Complex;
specifically,to purchase and install exterior lighting fixtures and sensors for controlling these fixtures,
and all other related work
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Twelve Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($12,325)be transferred from the Community
Preservation Fund Housing Sub Account,to be expended by the Town Manager,for the purposes of
making improvements to the Cohasset Housing Authority's 60 Elm Street Apartment Complex;
specifically,to purchase and install motion sensitive lighting in the courtyards where ramps have been
constructed.
Motion (E-G)adopted unanimously.
Commendation offered by John Beck,Sewer Commissioner for Sean Cunning.
COMMENDATION
Whereas,Sean Cunning has served nine years as a member of the Cohasset Sewer Commission,
including one year as its Chairman;and
Whereas,as a member of the Cohasset Sewer Commission,Sean Cunning discharged his responsibilities
with great wisdom and judgment during a period of time where sewer system expansion was debated;
and
Whereas,Sean Cunning applied his experience and qualifications to decision making that was always in
the interest of the citizens of Cohasset;and
Whereas,such dedication and service to the Town cannot come without great sacrifice to personal
matters and family life;
Whereas,the Board of Selectmen now recommends this Unanimous Motion for Commendation to Sean
Cunning.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizens of Cohasset,assembled at Annual Town Meeting
hereby acknowledge and affirm their appreciation to Sean Cunning for his many years of dedicated
service to the Town of Cohasset.
GIVEN under our hands and the seal of the TOWN OF COHASSET on this twenty seventh day of March in
the year Two Thousand Ten.
Commendation adopted unanimously.
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Commendation offered by Glenn Pratt,Chairman of the Water Commissioners for Nathaniel Palmer.
COMMENDATION
Whereas,since Nathaniel Palmer has had a strong ongoing interest in the public affairs of the Town;
Whereas,Nathaniel G.Palmer was elected to the Water Commission in 2004 and has been a dedicated
member for the past six years;leading the effort to upgrade technology in plant operations and GIS.
Whereas,such dedication and service to the Town cannot come without great sacrifice to personal
matters and family life;
Whereas,the Water Commission now recommends this Unanimous Motion for Commendation to
Nathaniel G.Palmer,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizens of Cohasset,assembled at Annual Town Meeting
hereby acknowledge and affirm their appreciation to Nathaniel G.Palmer for his many years of
dedicated service to the Town of Cohasset.
GIVEN under our hands and the seal of the TOWN OF COHASSET on this twenty seventh day of March in
the year Two Thousand Ten.
Commendation adopted unanimously.
MOVED THAT:
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Seven Thousand Dollars ($7,000)be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund Open Space
Sub Account and Two Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand ($238,000)from the Community Preservation
Fund Discretionary Sub Account for a total amount of Two Hundred Forty-Five Thousand ($245,000.00)
Dollars,which funds are to be expended by the Town Manager,for the Board of Selectmen,to acquire
approximately nine acres of land by purchase,gift,or eminent domain in conjunction with private
interests to two lots,shown on Assessors Map 27 as Lots 103,106,107,108 and 110,on Beach Street
adjacent to Brewster Woods,and that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to acquire by purchase or
gift a fee simple interest in said land,subject to the following conditions:
l.That the property will be owned by the Town;
2.That a purchase and sales agreement be executed no later than December 31,2011;
3.That the abutting property owner who has offered to encumber a portion of her land by a
conservation easement or restriction in favor of the Town of Cohasset and to allow public access to that
portion of her property in effect joining it to the new park to be created,be implemented no later than
the closing on the sale of the subject property;
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4.That the balance of the purchase price negotiated,plus all fees for professional services,including but
not limited to attorney's fees as deemed necessary by the Town of Cohasset,be paid for by private
sources through a legal entity;
5.That the Town Manager be regularly informed,advised and regularly updated by the private interests
who will negotiate the terms of the transaction with the current owner of the lots as to the status of
said negotiations;
6.That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to acquire a conservation easement or restriction on the
land of abutting property owners who have offered to encumber a portion of their land to allow public
access to that portion of their property;and
7.That the Board of Selectmen be authorized to grant a conservation easement restricting the future
use of said property in favor of the Cohasset Conservation Trust or some other suitable entity charged
with the preservation of land for open space.
8.That the Town Manager and the Open Space Committee be authorized to make application for grant
funding to the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund or other applicable grant programs to offset
costs associated with the purpose of said property.
A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted unanimously.
MOVED THAT:
Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000)be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund Historical
Resources Sub Account and Two Hundred Twenty Thousand ($220,000)be transferred from the
Community Preservation Discretionary Sub Account for a total of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars
($250,000),which funds are to be expended by the Town Manager to improve,make extraordinary
changes,preserve,pay for construction costs,engineering fees,and all other related costs,concerning
the pond located on Cohasset Common and pedestrian areas.
Motion adopted unanimously.
MOVED THAT:
J:
Twenty Four Thousand Eight Hundred Five ($24,805)Dollars be transferred from the Community
Preservation Fund Historical Resources Sub Account,which funds are to be expended by the Town
Manager,for the purposes of performing restorative work to the Haggerty Property located at 40 Parker
Avenue,which is owned by the Town and leased to the Center for Student Coastal Research ("CSCR");
specifically,to correct storm water damage and preserve the structure's integrity by replacing and/or
restoring fascia,clapboard,flashing,gutters and downspouts and seal roof valley integrity of the roof;
repair and replace gutters and downspouts as necessary throughout the exterior;install a new roof
materials over the public bathrooms area;seal and de-water basement and crawl spaces under
bathroom and showroom;replace interior and exterior locks;and install exterior lockbox per request
Cohasset Fire Dept.
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The project will be supervised by the Town Manager.CSCR must receive the Town Manager's pre-
approval before performing any work item and/or entering into any contract{s)for the work.Invoices
for all work performed shall be submitted to the Town Manager for his approval and subject to his
inspection (or that of his agents)for all work performed.All payments shall be made by the Town
directly to the vendor.All work must be performed in accordance with the U.S.Secretary of the
Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties codified in 36 C.F.R.Part 68.All work must
comply with the requirements of the Community Preservation Act (G.L.ch.44B,Section 2
"rehabilitation"or any other applicable law).
Motion adopted.
Article 9:Unpaid Bills from Previous Years
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds,and/or borrow,
pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum or sums of money,to be expended by the Town Manager,to
pay for unpaid bills from previous fiscal years.
MOVED that the subject matter of this article be indefinitely postponed.
Motion adopted.
Article 10:Supplemental Appropriations for Fiscal 2010
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,borrow pursuant to any applicable statute and/or
transfer from available funds,a sum or sums of money,to be expended by the Town Manager,needed
by various departmental budgets and appropriations to complete the fiscal year ending June 30,2010.
MOVED that One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000)be hereby appropriated to the Fiscal 2010
budgetary items set forth below amending the amounts appropriated by the Town pursuant to Article 3
of the 2009 Annual Town Meeting (which appropriations may have been amended at the November 16,
2009 Special Town Meeting),which funds after transfer are to be expended by the Town Manager,to
supplement certain departmental budgets and appropriations set forth below to complete the fiscal
year ending June 30,2010 as follows.
Transfer Funds to:
Legal Services Budget $50,000 Legal Services
Police Department Salaries $50,000 Overtime
TOTAL AMOUNT TRANSFERRED $100,000
And to fund this appropriation,One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000)be transferred from
Free Cash (Surplus Revenue)in the Treasury of the town).
Motion adopted unanimously.
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Article 11:Post-Retirement Health Insurance Liability Stabilization Fund
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds and/or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money to be deposited into the Post-Retirement Health
Insurance Liability Stabilization Fund.
MOVED that the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000)be hereby appropriated for deposit into
the Post-Retirement Health Insurance Liability Stabilization Fund;and to meet this appropriation,the
sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000)be transferred from the Health Insurance budget approved
for Fiscal 2010 as appropriated under Article 3 of the 2009 Annual Town Meeting,reducing that FY 10
budget item to a new balance of $2,766,400.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 12:Motor Vehicle Tax Deferment for Active Service Veterans
To see if the Town will vote,as authorized by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 60A,Section 9 local
option created by Chapter 182,Section 17 of the Acts of 2008 as follows:
Upon acceptance of this section by a municipality and notwithstanding any other provision of this
chapter to the contrary,any motor vehicle excise taxes due under this chapter by a member of the
Massachusetts National Guard or reservist or a dependent of a member of the Massachusetts National
Guard or reservist shall be deferred while that member is on active service outside the commonwealth
and for the next 180 days after that service.No interest or penalties shall be assessed for any period
before the expiration of those 180 days.Interest will be charged at the regular delinquency rate at the
end of the 180 day period,unless the returning guardsman or reservist is still on active duty status and
qualifies for the lower 6%rate under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.
MOVED that G.L.Chapter 60A,section 9 as established by Chapter 182,Section 17 of the Acts of 2008
be accepted.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 13:Residency Requirement for Veterans
To see if the Town will vote,as authorized by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59,Section 5
provision added by statute 1993 Chapter 110,Section 110 (last paragraph of Chapter 59,Section 5,
Clause 22E)as follows:
Upon acceptance of this section by a municipality and notwithstanding any other provision of this
chapter to the contrary,exemptions available under clauses 22,22A,22B,22C,22D,or 22E may be
granted to otherwise eligible persons who have resided in the commonwealth for one year prior to the
date of filing for exemption under the applicable clause.
MOVED that G.L.Chapter 59,Section 5 as established by Chapter 110,section 110 of the Acts of 2008 be
accepted.
Motion adopted unanimously.
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Commendation offered by Paul Carlson,Chairman of the Board of Selectmen for Ralph Dormitzer.
COMMENDATION
WHEREAS,Ralph Dormitzer was elected to the Board of Selectmen in 2004 and has served with honor
and distinction over the past six years,including one year as Chairman of the Board;and
WHEREAS,as a member of the Board of Selectmen,Ralph Dormitzer has brought great wisdom to the
many issues that face our community;and
WHEREAS,Ralph Dormitzer has in the past served his community with distinction as a member of the
School Committee,School Facilities Committee,the Village Revitalization Committee,and as Cohasset's
representative to the Logan Airport Community Advisory Committee;and
WHEREAS,as Chairman of the Board of Selectman,Ralph Dormitzer helped the Board discharge its
responsibilities in a very effective and efficient manner;and
WHEREAS,such dedication and service to the Town can not come without great sacrifice to personal
matters and family life;and
WHEREAS,the Board of Selectmen now recommends this Unanimous Motion for Commendation to
Ralph Dormitzer.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizens of Cohasset,assembled at Annual Town Meeting
hereby acknowledge and affirm their appreciation to Selectman Ralph Dormitzer for his many years of
dedicated service to the Town of Cohasset.
GIVEN under our hands and the seal of the TOWN OF COHASSET on this twenty seventh day of March
in the year Two Thousand Ten.
Commendation adopted unanimously.
Commendation offered by Samuel W.Wakeman,Chairman of the Advisory Committee for Tucker
Glavin.
COMMENDATION
WHEREAS,since Tucker Glavin has lived in Cohasset,he has had a strong ongoing interest in the public
affairs of the Town.
WHEREAS Tucker Glavin was appointed to the Advisory Committee in 2004 and has been a dedicated
member for the past 6 years.
WHEREAS such dedication and service to the Town can not come without great sacrifice to personal
matters and family life:and
WHEREAS,the Advisory Committee now recommends this Unanimous Motion for Commendation to
Tucker Glavin
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NOW THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizens of Cohasset,assembled at Annual Town Meeting
hereby acknowledge and affirm their appreciation to Tucker Glavin for his many years of service to the
Town of Cohasset.
GIVEN under our hands and the seal of the Town of Cohasset on this twenty-seventh day of March in
the year Two Thousand Ten.
Commendation adopted unanimously.
Article 14:Funding Triennial Revaluation Program
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds;and/or
borrow pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum of money to be expended by the Board of
Assessors for the ongoing Triennial Revaluation Program for certification by the Department of
Revenue.
MOVED that Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000)be appropriated for the Board of Assessors to expend
for the ongoing Triennial Revaluation Program for certification by the Department of Revenue,and to
fund this appropriation Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000)be transferred from Free Cash (Surplus
Revenue)in the Treasury of the Town.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 15:Property Tax Exemptions
To see if the town will vote to accept Section 4 of Chapter 73 of the Acts of 1986 to grant an
additional real estate tax exemption of not more than one hundred percent (100%).Such
additional exemption may be granted to persons who qualify for property tax exemptions
under clauses 17,17C Vi,17D,22,22A,22B,22C,22D,22E,37,37A,41,418,41C,42 and 43 of
Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws and also,to see if the town will vote
to accept the amendment of Clause 41C in accordance with Chapter 184,Section 51 of the Acts
of 2002,to subsequently grant an additional real estate tax exemption of not more than one
hundred percent (100%).Such additional exemption may be granted to persons who qualify for
property tax exemption under clause 41C of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts
General Laws.
MOVED that Section 4 of Chapter 73 of the Acts of 1986 be accepted to grant an additional real
estate tax exemption of not more than one hundred percent (100%).Such additional
exemption may be granted to persons who qualify for property tax exemptions under clauses
17,17C Vi,17D,22,22A,228,22C,22D,22E,37,37A,41,418,41C,42 and 43 of Section 5 of
Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
Motion adopted unanimously.
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Article 16:Property Tax Exemption for Seniors
To see if the Town will vote to accept the amendment of Clause 41C in accordance with Chapter 184,
Section 51 of the Acts of 2002,to subsequently grant an additional real estate tax exemption of not
more than one hundred percent (100%).Such additional exemption may be granted to persons who
qualify for property tax exemption under clause 41C of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts
General Laws.
MOVED that the amendment of Clause 41C in accordance with Chapter 184,Section 51 of the
Acts of 2002 be accepted to subsequently grant an additional real estate tax exemption of not
more than one hundred percent (100%).Such additional exemption may be granted to persons
who qualify for property tax exemption under clause 41C of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the
Massachusetts General Laws.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 17:Water System Improvements
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds,and/or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum or sums of money,or to transfer a sum or sums,for the Water
Commission to complete various water system improvements projects including,but not limited to,
improvements to lower the levels of Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)and other disinfection byproducts
in tap water,improvements to the Lily Pond Water Treatment Plant,cleaning water pipes,cleaning and
lining water pipes,replacing water pipes,capital maintenance,and other improvements to wells,
storage tanks,the water distribution system,and other water department facilities,the purchase,
acquisition,or taking by eminent domain of property,and measures to protect the sources of public
drinking water supply;and that to provide said funding the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of
Selectmen,is hereby authorized to borrow a sum or money and to issue bonds and notes of the Town,
therefore,such borrowing to be general obligations of the Town with the intent that such bonds shall be
repaid from Water Department Revenues;and further that this article is intended to take effect upon
passage in Fiscal Year 2010.
MOVED that the subject matter of this article be indefinitely postponed.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 18:Water Department -Increase In Quarterly Fees
To see if the Town will vote to amend the current schedule of water rates by adopting the following new
schedule of Rate #1,Service Charges and Unit Consumption Charges for all customers and Rate #2 Stand
by Fire Service,to take effect July 1,2010:
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RATE 1 Service Charges and Unit Consumption Charges for all Customers
Rate Level
Meter Size Charge perQtr.(Plus)Charge per lOOcf perC
1st Step (1)2nd Step (2)
1"or below $99.70 $5.99 $11.97
1 1/2"$213.52 $5.99 $11.97
2"$338.58 $5.99 $11.97
3"$670.74 $5.99 $11.97
4"$968.88 $5.99 $11.97
6"$2,459.20 $5.99 $11.97
RATE 2 Standby Fire Service $18.00 per qtr
RATE 3 Private Fire Protection Charge per Hydrant Annual
4"or less $250.00
6"$720.00
8"$1,540.00
10"$3,000.00
12"$4,500.00,
MOVED that the subject matter of this article be indefinitely postponed.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 19:Sewer Betterments Interest Rate
To see if the Tov^n will vote pursuant to Chapter 80,Section 13 of the General Laws of the
Commonwealth,to set the interest rate for the apportionment of the betterments assessed by the
Sewer Commission in conjunction with the Little Harbor Sewer project,or to take any other action
relative thereto.
MOVED that the Town vote pursuant to Chapter 80,Section 13 of the General Laws of the
Commonwealth to set the interest rate for the apportionment of the betterments assessed by the
Sewer Commission in conjunction with the Little Harbor Sewer project at the rate of two and one
quarter percent (2.25%).
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 20:Return of Sewer Connection Fee
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds or otherwise
provide the sum of $50,885.88 for the purpose of returning the sewer connection fee paid for
the property located at 40 South Main Street (Map 27,Lot 032)to Ms.Tina Watson,or to take
any action relative thereto.
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MOVED that Fifty Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty Five Thousand Dollars and Eighty Eight
Cents ($50,885.88)be appropriated for the purpose of returning the sewer connection fee paid
for the property located at 40 South Main Street (Map 27,Lot 032)to Ms.Tina Watson,and to
meet this appropriation Fifty Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty Five Thousand Dollars and
Eighty Eight Cents ($50,885.88)be transferred from Sewer Retained Earnings (Sewer Surplus
Revenue).
Motion adopted unanimously.
Commendation offered by Samuel W.Wakeman Chairman of Advisory Committee for Patrick G Waters.
COMMENDATION
WHEREAS,since Patrick G.Waters has lived in Cohasset,he has had a strong ongoing interest in the
public affairs of the Town.
WHEREAS,Patrick G.Waters was appointed to the Advisory Committee in 2003 and has been a
dedicated member for the past 7 years.
WHEREAS such dedication and service to the Town can not come without great sacrifice to personal
matters and family life:and
WHEREAS,the Advisory Committee now recommends this Unanimous Motion for Commendation to
Patrick G.Waters
NOW THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizens of Cohasset,assembled at Annual Town Meeting
hereby acknowledge and affirm their appreciation to Patrick G.Waters for his many years of service to
the Town of Cohasset.
GIVEN under our hands and the seal of the Town of Cohasset on this twenty-seventh day of March in
the year Two Thousand Ten.
Commendation adopted unanimously.
Article 21:General Bylaws Amendment -Dog Regulations
To see if the Town will amend the General Bylaws,Article VII (Public Safety and Order)by adding a new
paragraph N as follows:
(n)Nuisance Abatement -Dogs
Authority:This regulation is promulgated under the authority of MGL Chapter 111 Sections 31 and 122.
Purpose:To abate the potential health danger in public places of fecal material from dogs.
Applicability:This regulation applies to all persons who own,possess,care for or control a dog while
located within the area of the Town of Cohasset.
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General:1.)Any person who owns,possess,cares for or controls a dog shall take every
precaution to not permit his or her dog to defecate on any sidewalk,street,parking lot or any other
public place.Further,the above pertains to private property not owned by the above person.
2.)It is the responsibility of any person cited above to promptly remove any fecal matter
deposited on a public place or on private property not owned by that person and properly disposed of.
Enforcement:This regulation shall be enforced by the Board of Health and its agent and the Cohasset
Animal Control Officer under the provision of M.G.L.Chapter 40,Section 21D.
Pines for Violation:For a first offense,the fine is $25.00;for a second,$35.00;and for a third and
subsequent offenses,$50.00.
Exemption:This regulation shall not apply to any dog accompanying any disabled person,who because
of his or her disability is unable to comply with these requirements,
MOVED that the General Bylaws,Article VII (Public Safety and Order),Section 12,be amended by adding
a new paragraph N as follows:
(n)Nuisance Abatement -Dogs
Purpose:To abate the potential health danger of fecal material from dogs.
Applicability:This bylaw applies to all persons who own,possess,care for or control a dog while located
within the Town of Cohasset.
General:1.)Any person who owns,possesses,cares for or controls a dog shall take every
precaution to not permit his or her dog to defecate on any sidewalk,street,parking lot or any other
public place or on private property not owned by the above person.
2.)Any person who owns,possesses,cares for or controls a dog shall promptly remove
and properly dispose of any fecal matter deposited by such dog in any public place or on private
property not owned by such person.
Enforcement:Whoever violates this Section 12(n)shall pay for each offense a fine of $50.00.At the
discretion of the enforcing persons,who shall be the Board of Health and the Health Agent,this Section
12(n)may be enforced by noncriminal disposition in the manner provided in Massachusetts General
Laws Chapter 40,Section 21D.
Exemption:This bylaw shall not apply to any dog accompanying any disabled person,who because of
his or her disability is unable to comply with these requirements.
Motion adopted unanimously.
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Article 22:Citizens Petition -Beechwood Ballpark
To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the account Beechwood Improvement Association Fund
Account $11,860.02 to the new profit Beechwood Area Recreation Association,to be used for
improvements to the Beechwood Ballpark or act on anything relating thereto.
NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS
John Cavanaro 29 Arrowwood Street Michael Krumsiek 392 Beechwood Street
Sandra Cavanaro 29 Arrowwood Street Liam O'Connell 48 Linden Drive
Michael Barry 120 Doane Street Bernadette O'Connell 48 Linden Drive
Rita Barry 120 Doane Street Douglas Achin 9 Flintlock Ridge Road
Bill Marsden 39 Deep Run John Keniley 46 Black Rock Road
MOVED that the subject matter of this article be indefinitely postponed.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 23:Citizens Petition -Little Harbor Sewer District Expenses
To see if the Town will vote to exempt one half allocation of costs of the principle and interest applicable
to the borrowing for the Little Harbor Sewer District under Article 12 and the Jerusalem Road Sewer
District under Article 13 of the April 2005 Town Meeting from the limitation on taxes contained in
Proposition 2 Vi by means of a debt exclusion override.
Alexander Koines 380 Atlantic Ave.Peter Goedecke 100 Nichols Road
George Chamillard 400 Atlantic Ave.Edward V\/oods 231 Jerusalem Road
Maureen Chamillard 400 Atlantic Ave.Pamela Hill 380 Atlantic Ave.
Joanne Pecca 74 Jerusalem Road Dominic Janssens 20 Nichols Road
Michael Pecca 74 Jerusalem Road Leia Drew 90 Jerusalem Road
Moved that the Board of Selectmen be requested to place a question on a town election ballot to
exempt from the limitation on taxes contained in so-called Proposition 2 34 (G.L.Chapter 59,Section
21C)by means of a debt exclusion override one half allocation of costs of the principal and interest
applicable to the borrowing for the Little Harbor Sewer District under Article 12 and the Jerusalem Road
Sewer District under Article 13 of the April 2005 Town Meeting,so that fifty percent of the cost of the
principal and interest could be paid by property owners through betterments and fifty percent of the
principal and interest could be paid from the tax levy and other general revenues of the town.
Motion adopted.
It was moved and seconded at 12:28 p.m.that this meeting stand adjourned to Saturday,April 10,2010
for the election of town officers.
A True Record,ATTEST:
Marion L.Douglas,Town Clerk
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ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION -TOWN OF COHASSET
APRIL 10,2010
The polls opened at 8 a.m.and closed at 6 p.m.
Total Voters —1.295;Per Cent -24.Absentee Voters -Pre.1 -23;Pre.2 -26.Total of
absentees was 49.
Election officers sworn In by the Town Clerk.Marion L.Douglas at 7;45 a.m.were as follows:
Carol St.Pierre
Kathleen Rhodes
Katherine Lincoln
Michael Patrolia
Katherine Whitley
James Contis
Grace Tuckerman
Debra Krupczak
Sandra Murray
Jody Doyle
Roger Whitley
Selectmen for Three Years (2)
Pre.1 Pre.2 Total
Paul E.Carlson
Leiand H.Jenkins
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
486 410 896
383 324 707
15 18 33
482 472 954
1366 1224 2590
School Committee for Three Years (2)
Adrienne M.MacCarthy
Jeanne M.Astino
Paul M.Ognibene
Linda A.Snowdale
Blanks
Write-ins/Scattering
Total
103 115 218
350 336 686
396 253 649
363 400 763
152 114 266
2 6 8
1366 1224 2590
62
481 408 889
467 390 857
441 384 825
2 2 4
658 652 1310
459 398 857
1 2 3
223 212 435
491 423 914
1 1
192 188 380
683 612 1295
Trustees Paul Pratt Memorial Library for Three Years (3)
Sarah R.Pease
Stacey V.Weaver
Teresa E.Polhemus
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total 2049 1836 3885
Assessor for Three Years (1)
ElsaJ.Miller
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total 683 612 1295
Board of Health for Three Years f 1)
Stephen N.Bobo
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
Cohasset Housing Authority for Five Years (1)
Helen C.Nothnagle
Write-ins/scattering
Blanks
Total
Planning Board for Five Years (1)
Stuart Ivimey
Write-ins/scattering
Blanks
Total 683 612 1295
Planning Board Assoc.Mbr.for Three Years (1)
William J.Hannon
Write-ins/scattering
Blanks
Total 683 612 1295
478 415 893
205 197 402
683 612 1295
447 378 825
2 2
236 232 468
429 368 797
2 2
254 242 496
63
481 414 895
3 5 8
199 193 392
28 22 50
88 85 173
595 527 1122
Recreation Commission for Five Years (1)
Abigail Alves
Write-ins/scattering
Blanks
Total 683 612 1295
Recreation Commission for One Year to fill an unexpired term (1)
Maria Osborne
All other write-ins/scattering
Blanks
Total 683 612 1295
Sewer Commission for Three Years (1)
James A.Dow
Write-ins/scattering
Blanks
Total 683 612 1295
Water Commission for Three Years (1)
Christopher D.Seebeck
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total 683 612 1295
The polls closed at 6 p.m.and the results were declared at 6:45 p.m.
A True Record,ATTEST:
Marion L.Douglas
Town Clerk
453 399 852
1 2 3
229 211 440
454 409 863
1 1 2
228 202 430
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INDEX -SPECIAL TOWN MEETING -JUNE 14,2010
1.Union Contracts and other salary adjustments.Unanimous.
2.Easements for Jacobs Meadow culvert project.Unanimous.
3.Zoning bylaw amendment section 8.7.1.Unanimous.
4.Transfer from stabilization fund.Unanimous.
5.Amendment to Fiscal 2011 operating budget.Indefinitely postponed.
6.Water rates and charges.Adopted.
7.Water Department budget.Adopted.
8.Water Department capital improvements projects.Unanimous.
9.Water Enterprise fund.Unanimous.
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING -JUNE 14,2010
At the Special Town Meeting held on Monday,June 14,2010 at the Cohasset High School
Sullivan Gymnasium the following articles were contained in the warrant and acted upon as
follows.
Checkers sworn in by the Town Clerk,Marion L.Douglas at 7 p.m.were Debra Krupczak,Sandra
Murray,Abigail Alves,Katherine Whitley,Betts Murray and the Assistant Town Clerk Carol St
Pierre.Tellers were appointed and sworn in by the Moderator,Daniel Evans.
The Moderator called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.and a quorum of 100 was present at
that time.The registered voters checked in on the voting list totaled 303 voters.
It was unanimously voted to dispense with the reading of the call of the Meeting and Return of
Service having been examined by the Moderator and found to be in order.
Citizens recited the pledge of allegiance.
Article 1:Union Contracts &Other Salary Adjustments
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate borrow pursuant to any applicable statute,
and/or transfer from available funds,a sum or sums of money,to be expended by the Town
Manager,to fund the cost items of one or more collective bargaining agreements between the
Town,represented by the Board of Selectmen,and the Police Department employees
represented by Local 66,Cohasset Police Association (Sergeants,Patrolmen and Permanent
Intermittent Officers),and Local 84 Cohasset Police Association (Lieutenants)in accordance
with Chapter 150E of the General Laws.
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MOVED that Fifty Nine Thousand Dollars ($59,000)be appropriated to fund the FY09 cost
items of the collective bargaining agreements for a three year term (FY 09 through FY 11)and a
two year term (FY 12 and 13)between the Town represented by the Board of Selectmen and
the Police Department employees represented by Local 66,Cohasset Police Association
(Sergeants,Patrolmen and Permanent Intermittent Officers),and the FY 09 cost items of the
collective bargaining agreement for a three year term (FY09 through FY 11)between the Town
represented by the Board of Selectmen and Local 84,Cohasset Police Association (Lieutenants);
and to meet this appropriation Fifty Nine Thousand Dollars ($59,000)be transferred from the
appropriation voted pursuant to Article 2 of the November 17,2008 Special Town Meeting.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 2:Easements for Jacobs Meadow Culvert Project
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase,gift or
eminent domain permanent and temporary easements in all or any portions of the following
parcels located off Summer Street and Elm Street for drainage purposes and the construction of
improvements for the Jacobs Meadows culvert improvement project;to see if the Town will
vote to raise and appropriate,borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or transfer from
available funds,a sum of money for such purposes.;or to take any other action related thereto.
Map Parcel Location Map Parcel Location
27 5 85 Elm Street
27 4 87 Elm Street
27 3 91 Elm Street
27 2 95 Elm Street
27 1 97 Elm Street
MOVED that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to acquire by purchase,gift or eminent
domain permanent and temporary easements in all or any portions of the following parcels
located off Summer Street and Elm Street for drainage purposes and the construction of
improvements for the Jacobs Meadows culvert improvement project:
30 21 124 Elm Street
32 24 80 Summer Street
32 23 84 Summer Street
32 96 Summer Street
Map Parcel Location Map Parcel Location
27 5 85 Elm Street 30 21 124 Elm Street
27 4 87 Elm Street 32 24 80 Summer Street
27 3 91 Elm Street 32 23 84 Summer Street
27 2 95 Elm Street 32 96 Summer Street
27 1 97 Elm Street
A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted unanimously.
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Article 3:Zoning Bylaw Amendment -Section 8.7.1
To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 8.7 of the Zoning Bylaw as follows or to take any
other action related thereto:1.by deleting Section 8.7.1 and replacing it with the following:
1.An existing nonconforming single or two family residential building or structure may be
extended,altered,reconstructed or enlarged so long as the extension,alteration,
reconstruction or enlargement complies in all respects with the Area Regulations as set
forth in Section 5.3.1 other than minimum required lot area.
MOVED that Section 8.7 of the Zoning Bylaw be amended as follows:
By deleting Section 8.7.1 and replacing it with the following:
1.An existing nonconforming single or two family residential building or structure may be
extended,altered,reconstructed or enlarged so long as the extension,alteration,
reconstruction or enlargement complies in all respects with the Area Regulations as set
forth in Section 5.3.1 other than minimum required lot area.
A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted unanimously.
At this time Article 9 was moved forward for consideration.
Article 9:Water Enterprise Fund
To see if the Town will vote to amend action taken in Article 19 of the 2003 annual town
meeting with respect to the Water Enterprise Fund by adding the following words to the end of
the motion "to be managed jointly by the Board of Water Commissioners and the Town
Manager.
MOVED that the motion voted pursuant to Article 19 of the 2003 annual town meeting with
respect to the Water Enterprise Fund be hereby amended by adding the following words to the
end of said motion "to be managed jointly by the Board of Water Commissioners and the Town
Manager.
Motion adopted unanimously.
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Article 4:Transfer from Stabilization Fund
To see if the Town will vote to transfer a sum of money from the Town's Stabilization Fund to
the Water Enterprise Fund.
MOVED that the sum of Three Hundred Thirty Five Thousand Dollars ($335,000)be transferred
from the Town's Stabilization Fund to the Water Enterprise Fund to provide an additional
source of funds to meet the FY 10 Water Department appropriations as voted pursuant to
Article 3 of the March 28,2009 annual town meeting.
A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 5:Amendment to Fiscal 2011 Operating Budget
To see what additional action the Town will vote to amend,modify.Increase or decrease,or
otherwise,to balance the Fiscal Year 2011 Operating Budget as voted in Article 3 of the March
27,2010 Annual Town Meeting,including proposed revised appropriations and any additional
sums the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,borrow pursuant to any applicable statute,or
transfer from available funds or otherwise,for the payment of the salaries and compensation,
expenses,equipment,and outlays,capital and otherwise,
of the several Town departments,for the current fiscal year.
MOVED that this article be indefinitely postponed.
Motion adopted.
Article 6:Water Rates &Charges
To see if the Town will vote to amend the current schedule of water rates by adopting a new
schedule for
Rate 1 (Service Charges and Unit Consumption Charges for all Customers),Rate 2 (Capital
Recovery Charge)and Rate 3 (Private Fire Protection Charge per Hydrant).
MOVED that the current schedule of Water Commission water rates be amended by approving
the following new schedule:
RATE 1 Unit Consumption Charge for all Customers
Effective September 1,2010
Tier Level
Charge per lOOcf per Qtr.
Tier I Tier II
$5.68 $11.35
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RATE 2 Capital Recovery Charge:
Effective June 1,2010
Meter Size Charge per Quarter
1/2"or smaller $187.00
2"$542.00
3"$1,056.00
4"$1,547.00
6"$3,094.00
RATE 3 Private Fire Protection Charge per Hydrant
No change in current charge
Meter Size Annual
4"or smaller $207.00
6"$600.00
8"$1,280.00
10"$2,300.00
12"$3,700.00
Amendment offered by Lee Jenl<ins as a private citizen.
To amend the motion presented for Article 6 by leaving the water rates and charges the same
as FY2010 and adding a Capital Recover Charger of $115 a quarter.
Amendment is defeated.
Main motion is adopted.
Article 7:Water Department Budget
To see if the Town will vote raise and appropriate,borrow and/or transfer from available funds
in the Treasury,a sum of money for the purpose of funding Water Department operations,
expenses and debt service for the ensuing fiscal year commencing July 1,2010.
MOVED that One Million Seven Hundred Twelve Thousand Six Hundred Seventy Two Dollars
($1,712,672)be appropriated for Fiscal Year 2011 Water Department Operating Expenses,and
Two Million Nine Hundred Sixty Nine Thousand Four Hundred Thirty Seven Dollars ($2,969,437)
be appropriated for Fiscal Year 2011 Water Department Debt Service;and that the total of
$4,382,109 be raised from Water Department revenues.
Motion is adopted.
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Article 8:Water Department Capital Improvement Projects
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum of money to fund various Water Department capital
improvements and/or capital projects,and further to amend the water rates and charges to pay
for such capital improvement projects.
Motion 1.
MOVED that One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000)be hereby appropriated,with the
Intention that these funds be available in FYIO and beyond,to be expended by the Board of
Water Commissioners for the Sludge Lagoon/GEO Tubes Project at the Water Treatment Plant,
and to fund this appropriation,the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,is
authorized to borrow One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000)under and pursuant to
Chapter 44,Section 8 of the Massachusetts General Laws,as amended,or any other enabling
authority,and to issue bonds and notes of the Town,while such borrowing is to be a general
obligation of the Town,it is the intent of the town to pay the debt service for this borrowing
from water revenues;and further that the Rate 2 Capital Recovery Charge as adopted pursuant
to Article 6 of this warrant (for the June 14,2010 special town meeting)be increased One Dollar
and Twenty Cents ($1.20)per quarter effective June 1,2011 to pay the annual debt service for
this project.
A 2/3's vote is required.Motion adopted unanimously.
Motion 2.
MOVED that Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000)be hereby appropriated,with the intention that
these funds be available in FYIO and beyond,to be expended by the Board of Water
Commissioners for the Phosphate System Project at the Water Treatment Plant,and to fund
this appropriation,the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,is
authorized to borrow Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000)under and pursuant to Chapter 44,
Section 8 of the Massachusetts General Laws,as amended,or any other enabling authority,and
to issue bonds and notes of the Town;while such borrowing is to be a general obligation of the
Town,it is the intent of the town to pay the debt service for this borrowing from water
revenues;and further that the Rate 2 Capital Recovery Charge as adopted pursuant to Article 6
of this warrant (for the June 14,2010 special town meeting)be increased Sixty Cents ($.60)per
quarter effective June 1,2011 to pay the annual debt service for this project.
A 2/3's vote is required.Motion adopted unanimously.
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Motion 3.
MOVED that One Hundred Thirty Eight Thousand Dollars ($138,000)be hereby appropriated,
with the intention that these funds be available in FYIO and beyond,to be expended by the
Board of Water Commissioners for the Little Harbor Water Distribution System Project,and to
fund this appropriation,the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,is
authorized to borrow One Hundred Thirty Eight Thousand Dollars ($138,000)under and
pursuant to Chapter 44,Section 8 of the Massachusetts General Laws,as amended,or any
other enabling authority,and to issue bonds and notes of the Town;while such borrowing is to
be a general obligation of the Town,it is the intent of the town to pay the debt service for this
borrowing from water revenues;and further that the Rate 2 Capital Recovery Charge as
adopted pursuant to Article 6 of this warrant (for the June 14,2010 special town meeting)be
increased One Dollar and Sixty Cents ($1.60)per quarter effective June 1,2011 to pay the
annual debt service for this project.
A 2/3's vote is required.Motion adopted unanimously.
It was voted unanimously that this Special Town Meeting be dissolved at 10:35 p.m.
A True Record,ATTEST:
Marion L.Douglas
Town Clerk
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STATE PRIMARY -SEPTEMBER 14.2010
Polls opened at 7 a.m.and closed at 8 p.m.
Total Voters -.Democrats -579;Republicans -815.
Percent voted -25.5
Absentees -Pre.1 -D -13,R -23;Pre.2 -D -13,R -18.
Election officers sworn in by the Town Clerk,Marion Douglas,at 6:45 a.m.were as follows:
Carol St Pierre Abigail Alves
Debra Krupczak Roger Whitley
Susan Loring Katherine Whitley
Jody Doyle Michael Patrolia
Kathleen Rhodes James Contis
Katherine Lincoln Carolyn Contis
Democratic Party
Governor
Pre.1 Pre.2 Total
Deval L Patrick 227 212 439
Write-ins/Scattering 5 6 11
Blanks 64 65 129
Total 296 283 579
Lt.Governor
Timothy P.Murray 222 213 435
Write-ins/Scattering 2 2 4
Blanks 72 68 140
Total 296 283 579
Attorney General
Martha Coakley 228 222 450
Write-ins/Scattering 4 3 7
Blanks 64 58 122
Total 296 283 579
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Secretary of State
William Francis Galvin 227
Write-ins/Scattering 1
Blanks 68
Total 296
Treasurer
Steven Grossman 183
Stephen J.Murphy 70
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks 43
Total 296
Auditor
Suzanne M.Bump 144
Guy William Glodis 56
Mike Lake 56
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks 40
Total 296
Representative in Congress
William R.Keating 168
Robert A.O'Leary 114
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks 14
Total 296
Councillor (1)
Christopher A.lannella,Jr.84
Stephen F.Flynn 132
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks 80
Total 296
220 447
4 5
59 127
283 579
166 349
88 158
29 72
283 579
130 274
64 120
55 111
34 74
283 579
189 357
87 201
Z 21
283 579
85 169
125 257
1 1
72 152
283 579
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Senator in General Court
Write-ins/Scattering 35
Blanks 261
Total 296
Reoresentative in General Court
Garrett J.Bradley 251
Write-ins/Scattering 2
Blanks 43
Total 296
District Attorney
Michael Chinman 33
Joseph R.Driscoll,Jr 89
Michael W.Morrissey 125
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks 49
Total 296
Sheriff
Michael G.Bellotti 193
Write-ins/Scattering 1
Blanks 102
Total 296
County Commissioner
Peter H.Collins 174
Write-ins/Scattering 1
Blanks 121
Total 296
29 64
254 515
283 579
236 487
2
47 90
283 579
29 62
97 186
116 241
41 90
283 579
208 401
2 3
73 175
283 579
184 358
1 2
98 219
283 579
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Republican Party
Governor
379 310
6 5
61 54
446 369
Charles D.Baker 379 310 689
Write-ins/Scattering 6 5 11
Blanks 61 54 115
Total 446 369 815
Lt.Governor
Richard R.Tisel 336 257 593
Write-ins/Scattering 3 4 7
Blanks 107 108 215
Total 446 369 815
Attorney General
James McKenna 74 44 118
GuyCarbone 15 15
Write-ins/Scattering 18 3 21
Blanks 354 307 661
Total 446 369 815
Secretary of State
William C.Campbell 309 245 554
Write-ins/Scattering 3 3
Blanks 137 121 258
Total 446 369 815
Treasurer
Karyn E.Polito 309 249 558
Write-ins/scattering Oil
Blanks 137 119 256
Total 446 369 815
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Auditor
Mary Z.Connaughton 315
Kamal Jain 46
Write-ins/scattering
Blanks 85
Total 446
Representative in Congress
Robert E.Hayden,III 18
Raymond Kasperowicz 130
Joseph Daniel Malone 196
Jeffrey Davis Perry 99
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks 3
Total 446
Councillor
Write-ins/Scattering 24
Blanks 422
Total 446
Senator in General Court (1)
Robert L Hedlund,Jr.369
Write-ins/Scattering 1
Blanks 76
Total 446
Representative in General Court
Timothy F.Finnerty 322
Write-ins/Scattering 1
Blanks 123
Total 446
District Attorney
Write-ins/Scattering 19
Blanks 427
Total 446
281 596
19 65
69 154
369 815
17 35
110 240
145 341
94 193
1 1
2 5
369 815
22 46
347 769
369 815
298 667
1 2
70 146
369 815
250 572
1
119 242
369 815
25 44
344 771
369 815
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Sheriff
William J.Farretta 276 230 506
Write-ins/Scattering 1 1
Blanks 170 138 308
Total 446 369 815
County Commissioner
Write-ins/Scattering 15 17 32
Blanks 431 352 783
Total 446 369 815
Libertarian Party -zero votes received
The polls closed at 8 p.m.and the results were declared at 9:15 p.m.
A True Copy,Attest:
Marion L Douglas
Town Clerk
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November 2.2010--State Election
Polls opened at 7 a.m.and closed at 8 p.m.Total number of registered voters 5,496.Total
number that actually voted -3823.Total absentee voters -300.Pre.1 -1980;Pre.2 -1843.
Election officers sworn in by Town Clerk,Marion L.Douglas at 6:45 a.m.were as follows:
Carol St.Pierre Susan Loring
Debra Krupczak Sandra Murray
James Carroll Betts Murray
James Contis Katherine Lincoln
Carolyn Contis Jody Doyle
Abigail Alves Kathleen Rhodes
Roger Whitley Katherine Whitley
Helen Nothnagle
Governor/Lt.Governor
Patrick &Murray
Baker &Tisei
Cahill &Loscocco
Stein &Purcell
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
Attorney General
Martha Coakley
James P.Mckenna
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total 1980 1843 3823
747 733 1480
1117 943 2060
93 129 222
14 21 35
9 17 26
1980 1843 3823
1003 1016 2019
938 783 1721
3 1 4
36 43 79
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Secretary of State
William Francis Galvin
William C.Campbell
James D.Henderson
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
1020 1009 2029
848 710 1558
28 32 60
84 92 176
1980 1843 3823
Treasurer
Steven Grossman
Karyn E.Polito
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
813 801 1613
1086 946 2033
81 96 177
1980 1843 3823
Auditor
Suzanne M.Bump
Mary Z.Connaughton
Nathanael Alexander Fortune
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
605 610 1215
1177 1009 2186
54 54 108
3 3
141 170 311
1980 1843 3823
Representative in Congress
William R.Keating
Jeffrey Davis Perry
Maryanne Lewis
Joe Van Nes
James A.Sheets
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
853 838 1691
865 745 1610
157 153 310
9 18 27
45 34 79
1 1 2
50 54 104
1980 1843 3823
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Councillor
Christopher A.lanella,Jr.
Jacquolyn Payne-Thompson
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
859 871 1730
750 643 1393
3 3
371 326 697
1980 1843 3823
Senator in General Court
Robert L.Hedlund
Paul R.Kearney,Jr.
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
1372 1282 2654
495 449 944
1 1 2
112 111 223
1980 1843 3823
Representative in General Court
Garrett J.Bradley
Timothy F.Finnerty
Carlton A.Chambers,Sr
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
1076 1089 2165
803 652 1455
34 36 70
67 66 133
1980 1843 3823
District Attorney
Michael W.Morrissey
John F.Coffey
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
Sheriff
915 893 1808
806 705 1511
1 3 4
258 242 500
1980 1843 3823
Michael G.Bellotti
William J.Farnetta
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
County Commissioner
Peter H.Collins
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
891 927 1818
912 745 1657
3 3
174 171 345
1980 1843 3823
1105 1072 2177
27 25 52
848 746 1594
1980 1843 3823
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QUESTION 1:Law Proposed by Initiative Petition
Sales Tax on Alcoholic Beverages
Do you approve of a law summarized below,on which no vote was taken by the Senate or the
House of Representatives before May 4,2010?
SUMMARY
This proposed law would remove the Massachusetts sales tax on alcoholic beverages and
alcohol,where the sale of such beverages and alcohol or their importation into the state is
already subject to a separate excise tax under state law.The proposed law would take effect on
January 1,2011.
A YES VOTE would remove the state sales tax on alcoholic beverages and alcohol where their
sale or importation into the state is subject to an excise tax under state law.
A NO VOTE would make no change in the state sales tax on alcoholic beverages and alcohol.
Yes
No
Blanks
Total 1980 1843 3823
QUESTION 2:Law Proposed by Initiative Petition Comprehensive Permits for
Low-or Moderate-Income Housing
Do you approve of a law summarized below,on which no vote was taken by the Senate or the House of
Representatives before May 4,2010?
SUMMARY
This proposed law would repeal an existing state law that allows a qualified organization wishing to build
government-subsidized housing that includes low-or moderate-income units to apply for a single
comprehensive permit from a city or town's zoning board of appeals (ZBA),instead of separate permits
from each local agency or official having jurisdiction over any aspect of the proposed housing.The repeal
would take effect on January 1,2011,but would not stop or otherwise affect any proposed housing that
had already received both a comprehensive permit and a building permit for at least one unit.
Under the existing law,the ZBA holds a public hearing on the application and considers the
recommendations of local agencies and officials.The ZBA may grant a comprehensive permit that may
include conditions or requirements concerning the height,site plan,size,shape,or building materials of the
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1032 1033 2065
808 717 1525
140 93 233
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housing.Persons aggrieved by the ZBA's decision to grant a permit may appeal it to a court.If the ZBA
denies the permit or grants it with conditions or requirements that make the housing uneconomic to build
or to operate,the applicant may appeal to the state Housing Appeals Committee (HAC).
After a hearing,if the HAC rules that the ZBA's denial of a comprehensive permit was unreasonable and not
consistent with local needs,the HAC orders the ZBA to issue the permit.If the HAC rules that the ZBA's
decision issuing a comprehensive permit with conditions or requirements made the housing uneconomic to
build or operate and was not consistent with local needs,the HAC orders the ZBA to modify or remove any
such condition or requirement so as to make the proposal no longer uneconomic.The HAC cannot order
the ZBA to issue any permit that would allow the housing to fall below minimum safety standards or site
plan requirements.If the HAC rules that the ZBA's action was consistent with local needs,the HAC must
uphold it even if it made the housing uneconomic.The HAC's decision is subject to review in the courts.
A condition or requirement makes housing "uneconomic"if it would prevent a public agency or non-profit
organization from building or operating the housing except at a financial loss,or it would prevent a limited
dividend organization from building or operating the housing without a reasonable return on its
investment.
A ZBA's decision is "consistent with local needs"if it applies requirements that are reasonable in view of
the regional need for low-and moderate-income housing and the number of low-income persons in the
city or town,as well as the need to protect health and safety,promote better site and building design,and
preserve open space,if those requirements are applied as equally as possible to both subsidized and
unsubsidized housing.Requirements are considered "consistent with local needs"if more than 10%of the
city or town's housing units are low-or moderate-income units or if such units are on sites making up at
least 1.5%of the total private land zoned for residential,commercial,or industrial use in the city or town.
Requirements are also considered "consistent with local needs"if the application would result,in any one
calendar year,in beginning construction of low-or moderate-income housing on sites making up more than
0.3%of the total private land zoned for residential,commercial,or industrial use in the city or town,or on
ten acres,whichever is larger.
The proposed law states that if any of its parts were declared invalid,the other parts would stay in effect.
A YES VOTE would repeal the state law allowing the issuance of a single comprehensive permit to build
housing that includes low-or moderate-income units.
A NO VOTE would make no change in the state law allowing issuance of such a comprehensive permit.
Yes
No
Blanks
Total 1980 1843 3823
969 971 1940
808 717 1525
203 155 358
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QUESTION 3:Law Proposed by Initiative Petition
Sales and Use Tax Rates
Do you approve of a law summarized below,on which no vote was taken by the Senate or the House of
Representatives before May 4,2010?
SUMMARY
This proposed law would reduce the state sales and use tax rates (which were 6.25%as of September 2009)
to 3%as of January 1,2011.It would make the same reduction in the rate used to determine the amount to
be deposited with the state Commissioner of Revenue by non-resident building contractors as security for
the payment of sales and use tax on tangible personal property used in carrying out their contracts.
The proposed law provides that if the 3%rates would not produce enough revenues to satisfy any lawful
pledge of sales and use tax revenues in connection with any bond,note,or other contractual obligation,
then the rates would instead be reduced to the lowest level allowed by law.
The proposed law would not affect the collection of moneys due the Commonwealth for sales,storage,use
or other consumption of tangible personal property or services occurring before January 1,2011.
The proposed law states that if any of its parts were declared invalid,the other parts would stay in effect.
A YES VOTE would reduce the state sales and use tax rates to 3%.
A NO VOTE would make no change in the state sales and use tax rates.
Yes
No
Blanks
Total 1980 1843 3823
926 872 1798
933 882 1815
121 89 210
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QUESTION 4:This Question is Not Binding
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow
patients,with the written recommendation of their doctor or other registered caregiver,to possess and
grow marijuana for the patient's medical use?
Yes
No
Blanks
Total 1980 1843 3823
Results were declared at 9:45 p.m.
A True Record,ATTEST:
1012 976 1988
721 647 1368
247 220 467
Marion L Douglas
Town Clerk
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INDEX -SPECIAL TOWN MEETING -NOVEMER 15,2010
1.Amendments to Fiscal 2011 operating budget.Unanimous.
2.Local option meals excise.Defeated .
3.Local option room occupancy excise.Defeated .
4.Capital improvements budget -police cruiser ($31,000).Adopted.
5.Water treatment plant upgrade.Adopted.
6.Capital budget committee bylaw amendments.Unanimous.
7.Unpaid bill from previous fiscal years.Unanimous.
8.Deferral of water use charges.Unanimous.
9.Deferral of sewer use charges.Unanimous.
10.Beach Street easement.Adopted.
11.Community septic management program.Defeated .
12.Tax Collector's demand fee.Adopted.
13.Petitioned Zoning Article.Defeated .
14.Petitioned Article -Water Department Expenses.Defeated .
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SPECIAL TOWN MEETING -NOVEMER 15,2010
At the Special Town Meeting held on Monday,November 15,2010 at the Cohasset High School
Sullivan Gymnasium the following articles were contained in the warrant and acted upon as
follows.
Checkers sworn in by the Town Clerk,Marion L.Douglas at 7 p.m.were Susan Loring,Abigail
Alves,Katherine Whitley,Betts Murray and the Assistant Town Clerk Carol St Pierre.Tellers
were appointed and sworn in by the Moderator,Daniel Evans.
The Moderator called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m.and a quorum of 100 was present at
that time.The registered voters checked in on the voting list totaled 144 voters.
It was unanimously voted to dispense with the reading of the call of the Meeting and Return of
Service having been examined by the Moderator and found to be in order.
Citizens recited the pledge of allegiance.
ARTICLE 1:AMENDMENTS TO FISCAL 2011 OPERATING BUDGET
To see what additional action the Town will vote to amend,modify,increase or decrease,or
otherwise,to balance the Fiscal Year 2011 Operating Budget as voted in Article 3 of the March
27,2010 Annual Town Meeting and Article 7 of the June 14,2010 Special Town Meeting (Water
Enterprise Budget),including proposed revised appropriations and any additional sums the
Town will vote to raise and appropriate,borrow pursuant to any applicable statute,or transfer
from available funds or otherwise,for the payment of the salaries and compensation,expenses,
equipment,and outlays,capital and otherwise,of the several Town departments,for the
current fiscal year,or take any other action related thereto.
MOVED that the Town of Cohasset Fiscal Year 2011 General Operating Budget as voted in
Article 3 of the March 27,20 I Annual Town Meeting and that the Cohasset Water
Department Enterprise Budget as voted Article 7 of the June 14,2010 Special Town Meeting be
amended by increase or decrease or otherwise,to balance the budget for FY 2011,as follows:
Town of Cohasset FY 2011 General Operating Budget :Two Hundred Forty Seven Thousand
Dollars ($247,000)is hereby appropriated to add to and increase the amounts voted pursuant
to Article 3 of the March 27,2010 Annual Town Meeting appropriation for the Fire Department,
for a Fire Department Fire Prevention Fee,establishing a new total appropriation for the Fire
Department of $2,193,568 thereby increasing the total amount appropriated for the town of
Cohasset FY 2011 General Operating budget to a new total of $34,938,820 (being the existing
total plus $147,000)and to fund such appropriation Forty Seven Thousand Dollars ($47,000)be
raised from taxation and other general revenues of the Town,that One Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($100,000)be transferred from Free Cash (Surplus Revenue)in the Treasury of the
town,and that One Hundred Thousand Dollars $(100,000)be transferred from the following
General Operating accounts as follows:
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Appropriation/Account
Town Manager
General Expenses
Dept.of Public Works
Other Appropriations
Health Insurance
General Expenses
Property &Liability
General Expenses
Original
Revised
Appropriation
$43,400
$388,000
$2,786,400
$231,000
Proposed
Appropriation
$33,400
$368,000
$2,726,400
$221,000
Decrease
($10,000)
($20,000)
($60,000)
($10,000)
Water Department Enterprise Budget:And further Moved that the total amount
appropriated pursuant to Article 7 of the June 14,2010 Special Town Meeting for the
Water Department's appropriation is hereby reduced by the amount of Fifty Three
Thousand Dollars ($53,000)from the amount previously voted of $4,682,109 to a new
total of $4,629,109.and that a corresponding reduction be made to the Water
Department Debt Service line item as a result of the decrease listed below:
Original Proposed Revised
Appropriation/Account Appropriation Appropriation Decrease
Water Department
Debt Service $2,969,437 $2,916,437 ($53,000)
And further.
That the revenue sources voted to be applied to meet the appropriations for the Water
Department Budget for Fiscal 2011 as voted pursuant to Article 7 of the June 14,2010
Special Town Meeting be hereby increased by the sum of Two Hundred Forty Seven
Thousand Dollars ($247,000)to be paid from the Fire Department budget for Fire
Prevention Fees.
Motion adopted unanimously.
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ARTICLE 2:LOCAL OPTION MEALS EXCISE
To see if the town will accept section 2 of chapter 64 L of the General Laws of the
Commonwealth to impose an excise of .75%on sales of restaurant meals to take effect on
January 1,2011 in accordance with section 60 of Chapter 27 of the Acts of 2009,or take any
other action related thereto.
MOVED that section 2 of chapter 64 L of the General Laws of the Commonwealth be accepted
by the town to impose an excise of 3/4 of 1%(0.75%)on sales of restaurant meals within the
limits of Town of Cohasset to take effect on January 1,2011 in accordance with section 60 of
Chapter 27 of the Acts of 2009.
Motion is defeated.
ARTICLE 3:LOCAL OPTION ROOM OCCUPANCY EXCISE
To see if the town will vote to accept sections 51 and 52 of ch.27 of the Acts of 2009 amending
s.3A of ch.64G of the General Laws of the Commonwealth and further to see what rate the
town will establish for local room occupancy excise under such ch.64G,s.3A,to take effect on
January 1,2011,on the rental of rooms in hotels,motels,lodging houses and bed and breakfast
establishments in the town;as provided by such law,or take any other action related thereto.
MOVED that sections 51 and 52 of Ch.27 of the Acts of 2009 amending s.3A of Ch.64G of the
General Laws of the Commonwealth be accepted by the town and further that a six percent
(6%)rate be established for local room occupancy excise under such Ch.64G,s.3A,to take
effect on January 1,2011,on the rental of rooms in hotels,motels,lodging houses and bed and
breakfast establishments in the Town of Cohasset;as provided by such law.
Motion is defeated.
ARTICLE 4:CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum of money to fund various capital improvements,
capital projects and/or capital equipment for the various departments,boards,commissions
and agencies of the town,or take any other action related thereto.
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MOVED that the Thirty One Thousand Dollars ($31,000)be hereby appropriated for the Town
Manager to purchase a police cruiser for the Police Department,and to meet this
appropriation,Thirty One Thousand Dollars ($31,000)be hereby transferred from the Capital
Stabilization Fund in the treasury of the Town.
A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted by the required 2/3's.
ARTICLE 5:WATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADE
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum of money to fund an upgrade of the chemical feeding
system at the Water Treatment Plant and further to amend the water rates and charges to pay
for such capital improvement projects,or take any other action related thereto.
MOVED that the sum of Thirteen Thousand Dollars ($13,000)be appropriated to be spent by
the Water Commission with the approval of the Town Manager to fund an upgrade of the
chemical feeding system at the Water Treatment Plant,and to meet this appropriation the
treasurer of the town with the approval of the Board of Selectmen is authorized to borrow such
amount and to issue bonds and notes of the town with such borrowing to be general
obligations of the town with the intent that the debt service for principal and interest is to be
paid from Water Department revenues;and further that the water rates and charges be
amended by adding an additional $.20 (twenty cents)to the quarterly Capital Recovery Charge
effective June 1,2011 to pay for such borrowing.
A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted by the required 2/3's.
ARTICLE 6:CAPITAL BUDGET COMMITTEE BYLAW AMENDMENTS
To see if the Town will vote to amend Article V,Section 2 of the Town of Cohasset Bylaws
(Capital Budget Committee)as follows:By adding the following language at the end of
subparagraph (a)"Each member shall be a legal resident of the Town.The Committee may
include one associate member in addition to the five (5)regular members.Such associate may
vote only when designated by the Chairman of the Capital Budget Committee.The Chairman
shall designate the associate member to vote only in the case of absence,inability to act,or
conflict of interest on the part of any member of the Capital Budget Committee,or in the event
of a vacancy on the Committee."And further,by adding the following language after the word
"structure"in the second sentence in subparagraph (c):"including any bond or debt offering or
refinancing,lease obligation or other liability for any authorized or proposed Town Meeting
article."Or take any other action related thereto
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MOVED that Article V,Section 2 of the Town of Cohasset Bylaws (Capital Budget Connmittee)be
hereby amended as follows:
By adding the following language at the end of subparagraph (a)"Each member shall be a legal
resident of the Town.The Committee may include one associate member in addition to the five
(5)regular members.Such associate may vote only when designated by the Chairman of the
Capital Budget Committee.The Chairman shall designate the associate member to vote only in
the case of absence,inability to act,or conflict of interest on the part of any member of the
Capital Budget Committee,or in the event of a vacancy on the Committee."
And further,
by adding the following language after the word "structure"in the second sentence in
subparagraph (c):"including any bond or debt offering or re-financing,lease obligation or other
liability for any authorized or proposed Town Meeting article.
Motion adopted unanimously.
ARTICLE 7:UNPAID BILLS FROM PREVIOUS FISCAL YEARS
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds,and/or
borrow,pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum or sums of money,to be expended by the
Town Manager,to pay for unpaid bills from previous fiscal years,or to take any other action
related thereto.
MOVED that One Thousand Three Hundred Forty Seven Dollars and Seventy Six cents
($1,347.76)be appropriated to be expended by the Town Manager,to pay for unpaid bills from
previous fiscal years for the Cohasset Police Department,as follows:
Carousel Industries:$500.00
Truck Guys:$471.97
W.B.Mason $105.79
Cantebury Clothing:$270.00
Total $1,347.76
and to meet this appropriation.One Thousand Three Hundred Forty Seven Dollars and Seventy-
Six cents ($1,347.76)be transferred from Free Cash in the Treasury of the town.
A 9/10's vote required.Motion adopted unanimously.
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ARTICLE 8:DEFERRAL OF WATER USE CHARGES
To see if the town will vote to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40,
Section 42J;allowing a property owner who is eligible for an exemption under clause forty-first
A of section five of chapter fifty-nine,to enter into a deferral and recovery agreement for the
purpose of deferral of water use charges,the text of which is set forth below,or take any other
action related thereto.
"Section 42J.In a city,town or district which accepts the provisions of this section,the board
responsible for assessing charges for the use of water under section sixty-nine B of chapter
forty-one or any other provision of law,shall,upon the application of the owner of the real
property to which the water is 4 supplied,if such owner is receiving an exemption from
property taxes under clause Forty-first A of section five of chapter fifty-nine with respect to
such property,defer charges for water supplied to such property.An application for deferral
may be filed with said board within the time limit established for the filing of an application for
exemption under said clause Forty-first A.
The board that imposes such charges shall notify the board of assessors of any deferral granted
under the provisions of this section,and shall annually thereafter notify said board of assessors
of any unpaid water rates and charges to be added to the tax bill.Such charges shall be
committed by the assessors along with the real estate taxes for each fiscal year,and secured by
the statement of lien executed pursuant to said clause Forty-first A.Upon such qualification for
deferral,no further application under this section need be filed in order to qualify for deferral
of water charges in subsequent years.No additional notice or statement
of lien need be recorded or registered with respect to such deferred water charges,but the
amount of such deferred charges shall be listed on any certificate of liens issued under section
twenty-three,twenty-three A or twenty-three B of chapter sixty.Whenever a person who has
received an exemption under said clause Forty-first A ceases to receive such exemption,the
board of assessors shall cease deferring water rates and charges added to the tax bill,and shall
notify the board responsible for the assessment of such charges of the discontinuance of such
deferral of said charges.
Interest shall be charged upon deferred water charges at the same rate as interest on taxes
deferred under said clause Forty-first A.The deferred charges,together with accrued interest
shall be due and collectible at the same time and upon the same terms and conditions as taxes
deferred under said clause Forty-first A.
The amount of water charges deferred under this section,plus accrued interest,shall not be
used in determining whether a taxpayer continues to be eligible for exemption under said
clause Forty-first A.
MOVED that Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40,Section 42J be accepted by the town.
Motion adopted unanimously.
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ARTICLE 9:DEFERRAL OF SEWER USE CHARGES
To see if the town will vote to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 83,
Section 16G,allowing a property owner who is eligible for an exemption under clause forty-
first A of section five of chapter fifty-nine,to enter into a deferral and recovery agreement for
the purpose of deferral of sewer use charges,the text of which is set forth below,or take any
other action related thereto.
Section 16G.In a city,town or district which accepts the provisions of this section,the board
responsible for assessing charges for the use of the common sewers under section sixteen of
chapter eighty-three or any other provision of law,shall,upon the application of the owner of
the real property served by the common sewers,if such owner is receiving an exemption from
property taxes under clause Forty-first A of section five of chapter fifty-nine with respect to
such property,defer charges for said use of the common sewers.An application for deferral
may be filed with said board within the time limit established for the filing of an application for
exemption under said clause Forty-first A.
The board that imposes such charges shall notify the board of assessors of any deferral granted
under the provisions of this section,and shall annually thereafter notify said board of assessors
of any unpaid sewer charges to be added to the tax bill.Such charges shall be committed by the
assessors along with the real estate taxes for each fiscal year,and abated along with such taxes,
and secured by the statement of lien executed pursuant to said clause Forty-first A.Upon such
qualification for deferral,no further application 5
under this section need be filed in order to qualify for deferral of sewer charges in subsequent
years.No additional notice or statement of lien need be recorded or registered with respect to
such deferred sewer use charges,but the amount of such deferred charges shall be listed on
any certificate of liens issued under section twenty-three,twenty-three A or twenty-three B of
chapter sixty.Whenever a person who has received an exemption under said clause Forty-first
A is no longer eligible for such exemption,the board of assessors shall cease deferring sewer
use charges added to the tax bill,and shall notify the board responsible for the assessment of
such charges of the discontinuance of such deferral of said charges.Interest shall be charged
upon deferred sewer use charges at the same rate as interest on taxes deferred under said
clause Forty-first A.The deferred charges,together with accrued interest shall be due and
collectible at the same time and upon the same terms and conditions as taxes deferred under
said clause Forty-first A.
The amount of sewer use charges deferred under this section,plus accrued interest,shall not
be used in determining whether a taxpayer continues to be eligible for exemption under said
clause Forty-first A.
MOVED that Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 83,Section 16G be accepted by the town.
Motion adopted unanimously.
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ARTICLE 10:BEACH STREET EASEMENT
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase,gift or
eminent domain permanent and temporary easements or lesser title interests in all or any
portions of the property known as Town of Cohasset Assessor Map 23,Lot 10 and numbered
110 Beach Street,Cohasset,for installing drainage facilities and related access,improvements
and landscaping;to see if the Town will vote to appropriate,borrow pursuant to any applicable
statute or transfer from available funds,a sum of money for such purposes;or to take any
other action related thereto.
MOVED that the Board of Selectmen be hereby authorized to acquire by purchase,gift or
eminent domain permanent and temporary easements or lesser title interests in all or any
portions of the property known as Town of Cohasset Assessor Map 23,Lot 10 and numbered
110 Beach Street,Cohasset,for installing drainage facilities and related access,improvements
and landscaping.
A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted by the required 2/3's.
Commendation offered by Paul Carlson for William Griffin.
COMMENDATION
WHEREAS,William Griffin has been Town Manager since 2005 and has served Cohasset with
honor and distinction;and
WHEREAS,William Griffin has brought his wisdom gained from long years of experience to the
many issues that face our community;and
WHEREAS,William Griffin has tirelessly and effectively overseen town operations and has
provided great wisdom and support to many town boards,particularly the Board of Selectmen,
Advisory Committee,Capital Budget Committee,Troika,Budget Planning Group,and the Water
Planning Group;and
WHEREAS,William Griffin,during a period of severe financial stringency,has effectively and
efficiently prepared six Town budgets and successfully completed numerous labor negotiations;
and
WHEREAS,William Griffin has generously provided assistance to many members of the
community of Cohasset;and
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WHEREAS,such dedication and service to the Town cannot come without great sacrifice to
personal matters and family life including countless evening meetings;and
WHEREAS,the Board of Selectmen now recommends this Unanimous Motion for
Commendation to William Griffin.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizens of Cohasset,assembled at Special Town
Meeting hereby acknowledge and affirm their appreciation to William Griffin for his many
years of dedicated service to the Town of Cohasset.
GIVEN under our hands and the seal of the TOWN OF COHASSET on this fifteen day of
November in the year Two Thousand Ten.
Commendation adopted unanimously.
ARTICLE 11:COMMUNITY SEPTIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of financing the
following water pollution facility projects:repair,replacement and/or upgrade of septic
systems,pursuant to agreements with Board of Health and residential property owners,
including without limitation all costs thereof as defined in Section 1 of Chapter 29C of the
General Laws;to determine whether this appropriation shall be raised from taxation or other
general revenues of the town,transferring from available funds,or by borrowing from the
Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust or otherwise,or to take any other action
related thereto.
MOVED that Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000)be appropriated to be spent by the Town
Manager with the approval of the Board of Health for the purpose of financing the following
water pollution facility projects:repair,replacement and/or upgrade of septic systems,and/or
connection to the municipal sewer system pursuant to agreements with Board of Health and
residential property owners,including without limitation all costs thereof as defined in Section I
of Chapter 29C of the General Laws;and to meet this appropriation,the Treasurer of the Town,
with the approval of the Board of Selectmen is hereby authorized to borrow such sum from the
Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust and to issue bonds and notes of the Town
therefore.
Motion is defeated.
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ARTICLE 12:TAX COLLECTOR'S DEMAND FEE
To see if the town will vote pursuant to G.L.Ch.60,s.15 to set a demand fee for the Town of
Cohasset in the amount of Fifteen ($15.00)Dollars as issued by the Collector of Taxes to be
added to and collected as part of the tax,to be effective January 1,2011,or to take any other
action related thereto.
MOVED that pursuant to G.L.Ch.60,s.15 a demand fee for the Town of Cohasset be hereby
set in the amount of Fifteen ($15.00)Dollars as issued by the Collector of Taxes to be added to
and collected as part of the tax,to be effective January 1,2011.
Amendment offered by Roy Fitzsimmons to change the demand fee from $15 to $30.Hand
count taken -Yes 78;No 41.Amendment passes.Main motion as amended is adopted.
ARTICLE 13:PETITIONED ZONING ARTICLE
To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 4.2 PERMITTED USES of the Zoning Bylaw to allow
by special permit commercial or membership sports and recreation facilities in a residential
district by deleting the use designations opposite "Commercial and membership sports and
recreational facilities"under the caption "Retail and Service"and substituting in its place the
following designations of use:
USE Residential Non-Residential
Official &Open
Space District
Retail &Service R-A R-B R-C DBVBWB HB IB LI OS
Commercial or membership
Sports and recreational facilities SP SP SP No No SP Yes Yes Yes No
Name Address Name Address
Rick Swanborg
Richard Cate
Anne H.Vanderweil
Elizabeth B.Baker
Ann P.Swanborg
48 Nichols Rd.
40B Nichols Rd.
500 Jerusalem Rd.
32 Nichols Rd.
48 Nichols Rd.
Laura J.Stone
Stephen Hague
Molly McGowan
R.Murray Campbel
Patrice Vogelman
46 Gammons Rd.
100-74 Pond St.
29 Fernway
217 Jerusalem Rd.
46 Black Rock Rd.
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MOVED that Section 4.2 PERMITTED USES of the Zoning Bylaw be hereby amended to allow by
special permit commercial or membership sports and recreation facilities in a residential district
by deleting the use designations opposite "Commercial and membership sports and
recreational facilities"under the caption "Retail and Service"and substituting in its place the
following designations of use:
Official &Open
USE Residential Non-Residential Space District
Retail &Service R-A R-B R-C DBVBWBHBTBLI OS
Commercial or membership
Sports and recreational facilities SP SP SP No No SP Yes Yes Yes No
A 2/3's vote required.Amendment offered to change Residential R-A to No,R-B to SP and R-
C to No.Amendment is defeated .Main motion is defeated.
ARTICLE 14:PETITIONED ARTICLE -WATER DEPARTMENT EXPENSES
To see if the Town will vote to immediately impose appropriate instructions,rules,and/or
regulations,consistent with Cohasset General Bylaws Section 8(b)and Chapter 128 of the Acts
of 1886,as amended,necessary to limit the Water Commissioners'and the Water
Department's charge,control,and authority to expend funds without the express approval and
consent of the Board of Selectmen.
Name Address Name Address
John R.Dwyer 55 Old Pasture Rd.Roseanne McMorris 89 Doane St.
TereseD'Urso 85 Hull St.Mary Lou Clark 1 190 So.Main St.
Patricia A.Pattison 19 Parker Ave.Martha K.Gjesteby 81 Old Pasture Rd.
Lorraine M.Cunningham 11 Oak St.Marie Caristi-MacDonald 41 Oak St.
Patty Garrity 756 Jerusalem Rd.Kevin F.O'Donnell,Sr.248 King St.
MOVED that the Town Meeting recommends that (i)the Board of Selectmen draft,or cause to
be drafted,with the assistance of Town Counsel,appropriate instructions,rules and/or
regulations,consistent with Cohasset General Bylaws Article III,Section 8(b)and Chapter 128 of
the Acts of 1886,as amended,to limit,to the extent legally permissible,the Water
Commissioners'and the Water Department's change,control,and authority to expend funds
(ii)the results,findings,and recommendations arising from the Water Department audit
conducted by Melanson Heath &Company,PC,be considered in the drafting of said
instructions,rules,and/or regulations;and (iii)the Board of Selectmen prepare and submit for
consideration at the next occurring Town Meeting the article,or articles,necessary to
implement said instructions,rules,and/or regulations.
Motion is defeated.
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It was moved and seconded that this Special Town Meeting be dissolved at 9:50 p.m.
A True Record,ATTEST:
Marion L Douglas
Town Clerk
97
VITAL STATISTICS -2010
Record of birth,marriage and death records in the Town of Cohasset for 2010 are as follows:
BIRTHS
The numbers of births recorded were fifty-eight.Twenty-seven were females and thirty-one were
males.
MARRIAGES
The total of marriages was twenty-nine.Eighteen of those were solemnized in Cohasset during the
current year.
DEATHS
The total number of deaths was seventy-seven including residents of Cohasset who died elsewhere and
non-residents who died in Cohasset.Forty-four were females and thirty-three were males.
98
2010 PROSPECTIVE JUROR LIST
Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 234A,Section 15,the Prospective Juror List is
available in the Town Clerk's office with the names of those residents who may be summoned
for juror service.
This information is available for public inspection during normal office hours.
Respectfully submitted,
Marion L.Douglas
Town Clerk
99
TOWN ACCOUNTANT
Submitted herewith is my annual report for the fiscal year ended June 30,2010.I would like to
thank Mr.J.Michael Buckley for his diligent and conscientious work while compiling most of these
reports.This report includes the following:
GENERAL FUND
1.Historical Data
2.Balance Sheet (Combined)
3.Statement of Revenues,Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance
4.Report of Appropriations and Expenditures
5.Statement of Revenues,Budget vs.Actual
6.Statement of State and County Assessments
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
7.Statement of Revenues,Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance,
School Special Revenue Funds
8.Statement of Revenues,Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance,
Town Special Revenue Funds
SEWER ENTERPRISE AND WATER ENTERPRISE FUNDS
9.Statement of Revenues,Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
10.Statement of Revenues,Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance
TRUST FUNDS
11.Statement of Revenues,Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance
LONG TERM DEBT GROUP OF ACCOUNTS
12.Statement of Long Term Debt
13.Statement of Short-term Debt and Debt Authorized and Unissued
OTHER REPORTS
14.Community Preservation Fund Statement of Revenues,Expenditures and
Changes in Fund Balance
Respectfully Submitted,
John F.Stanbrook
100
SUMMARY OF HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA
TAX RATE
2005 10.44
2006 10.84
2007 10.50
2008 10.60
2009 10.78
2010 11.22
2011 11.59
TAX LEVY
TOWN VALUATION
2,086,149,189
2,173,147,423
2,324,029,983
2,403,120,204
2,455,174,229
2,592,397,052
2,591,736,374
OPERATING BUDGET
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
22,779,398
23,556,917
24,402,315
25,473,074
26,466,778
27,362,661
28,283,096
29,784,963
31,724,742
33,174,703
35,340,212
36,374,463
37,811,657
39,173,929
AVERAGE
SINGLE FAMILY TAX BILL STATE AID *
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
7,804
8,442
8,664
8,988
9,346
9,627
9,898
927,721
910,613
1,117,164
1,284,155
1,423,127
1,214,710
1,124,073
FREE CASH STABILIZATION FUND*
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
737,226
1,007,767
956,971
359,773
347,086
166,625
38,962
42,781
562,792
590,953
614,717
787,444
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STATEMENT OF REVENUES,EXPENDITURES
AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
GENERAL FUND
FISCAL YEAR 2010
Revenue:
Property Taxes
State Aid
Excise Taxes
Otlier Local Receipts
Total Revenue
Less:
Expenditures:
General Government
Public Safety
Schools
Public Works
Public Health
Human Services
Culture &Recreation
Debt Service
Employee Benefits &Insurance
State and County Assessments
Total Expenditures
Encumbrances:
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Encumbrances-Prior Year
Total Encumbrances
Other Financing Sources (Uses))
Operating Transfers In
Operating Transfers Out
Overlay Surplus Appropriation
Appropriation Deficits (net)
Miscellaneous Adjustments
Total Financing Sources (Uses))
Excess of Revenues Over Expenditures
Unreserved Fund Balance July 1,2009
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30,2010
26,910,548
2,236,784
1,013,543
2,468,183
1,519,076
4,142,562
14,738,331
2,134,408
127,191
201,539
614,237
3,834,947
4,340,646
1,036,228
585,676
(475,882)
326,866
(340,000)
(50,000)
(8,109)
32,629,058
32,689,165
109,794
(71,243)
(241,144)
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$328,674
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FISCAL YEAR 2010 GENERAL FUND REVENUE
BUDGET vs.ACTUAL
2010 2010 2010
Budaet Actual Uncollected %
TAX LEVY
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Real Estate 26,945,577 26,374,989 (570,588)97.9%
1 Personal Property 210.372 208,819 (1,553)99.3%
Tax Liens -207,719 207,719 -
Rollback Tax ----
Deferred Tax -119,021 119,021 -
Total Tax Levy 27,155,949 26,910,548 (245,401)99.1%
STATE AID
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Additional Assistance ---
1 Lottery 453,294 453,293 (1)100.0%—
Veteran &Elderly Exemptions 21.884 21.053 (831)96.2%
Charter School Reimbursement 5.504 8.998 3,494 163.5%
Miscellaneous -401 401
Total State Aid 2,233,721 2,236,784 3,063 100.1%
LOCAL RECEIPTS
Motor Vehicle Excise 1,123,918 1.004.147 (119,771)89.3%
Boat Excise 7,500 9.396 1,896 125.3%
Betterments -Sewer 453.000 457.443 4.443 101.0%
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Penalties &Interest on Taxes -
Committed Interest 45,000 41,620 (3,380)92.5%
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1 Excise 5,000 5,070 70 101.4%
Facility Stickers 140,000 167,452 27,452 119.6%
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1 Fees-
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1 Board Of Selectmen 4,000 3,561 (439)89.0%
Town Clerk 6.000 9,401 3,401 156.7%
Treasurer/Collector 17.000 19,014 2,014 111.8%
Assessors 2.000 3,519 1,519 176.0%
Zoning Board 3.000 4.123 1,123 137.4%
Planning Board 6.000 6.212 212 103.5%
Conservation Commission 8,000 12.481 4,481 156.0%
Stormwater Management -10.050 10,050 -
Police Department 25.000 37,253 12,253 149.0%
Ambulance 414,000 390,377 (23,623)94.3%
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TOWN OF COHASSET !
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2010 2010 2010
Budaet Actual Uncollected %
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Weights &Measures 3,000 3,515 515 117.2%
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Library Fees 15,000 14,986 (14)99.9%!
Cemetery Fees 10,000 16,425 6,425 164.3%
Recreation Fees 70,000 92,480 22,480 132.1%
Town Rentals -5,500 5,500 -
In Lieu of Tax -1,267 1,267 -
Licenses &Permits -
Board Of Health 25,000 16,103 (8,897)64.4%
i Building 234,000 372,167 138,167 159.0%
Plumbing 10,000 11,630 1,630 116.3%
Gas 6,000 5,825 (175)97.1%
Electrical 24,000 25,510 1,510 106.3%!
Dog 5,000 6,144 1,144 122.9%
Alcoholic Beverage 22,000 20,085 (1,915)91.3%
Selectmen Other 4,000 4,359 359 109.0%
Public Works 5,000 16,285 11,285 325.7%
Unclassified -29,286 29,286 -'
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Parking 22,000 26,177 4,177 119.0%
Court Fines 2,000 1,900 (100)95.0%
Registry Fines 5,000 17,616 12,616 352.3%
Tailings -20,521 20,521 -
Investment Income 150,000 93,263 (56,737)62.2%
Harbor Fees 121,000 133,191 12,191 110.1%
Total Local Receipts 3,263,418 3,481,726 218,308 106.7%
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STATE AND COUNTY ASSESSMENTS
BUDGET VS.ACTUAL
FISCAL YEAR 2010
ESTIMATED ACTUAL
ASSESSMENT CHARGES CHARGES
County Tax 100,373 100,373
Retired Teachers Health Insurance 674,967 674,967
Mosquito Control Project 29,971 29,971
Air Pollution Control 3,231 3,231
Metro Area Planning Council 2,131 2,131
Registry Non Renewals 3,620 5,240
Mass Bay Transit Authority 147,038 147,039
Charter Schools 57,680 73,276
Totals $1,019,011 $1,036,228
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SCHOOL SPECIAL REVENUE
FISCAL YEAR 2010
Beginning Ending
Balance Receipts Payroll Expenses Balance
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School Lunch Program 24,420.54 342,295.69 202,095.96 129,573.80 35,046.47
School Committee Gifts 68,001.73 295,315.37 0.00 199,597.34 163,719.76
Swim Team Gifts 0.00 28.321.55 0.00 1,000.00 27,321.55
Athletic Hall of Fame Gifts 0.00 1,000.00 0.00 0.00 1,000.00
Musical Fund 11,565.58 0.00 0.00 0.00 11,565.58
Summer Institute 127.46 0.00 0.00 0.00 127.46
Insurance 3,872.53 9,470.51 0.00 13,343.04 0.00
Athletic Revolving 72,468.59 170,386.08 131,051.02 94,033.07 17,770.58
Preschool Revolving 16,057.08 52,100.00 12,102.36 1,741.45 54,313.27
Enrichment 13,222.10 74,780.75 70,130.72 17,872.13 0.00
Kindergarten 252,296.90 232,431.61 189,768.46 6,937.16 288,022.89
Transportation 29,131.97 105,671.29 65,595.12 3,683.92 65,524.22
Use of Facilities 31,876.60 53,817.10 23,959.93 25,896.74 35,837.03
Middle School Intramurals 4,815.15 9,300.00 8,060.00 2,351.63 3,703.52
Summer Sports Camp 27,394.28 21,914.03 16,116.00 2,769.31 30,423.00
Lost Book Fund 3,053.25 1,083.07 0.00 3,853.71 282.61
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Improving Educator Quality Grant 1,419.54 21,831.00 283.00 14,464.94 8,502.60
Technology Grant 36.02 760.00 0.00 796.02 0.00
SPED IDEA Grant 0.00 300,210.00 168,196.00 132,014.00 0.00
SPED Early Childhood Grant 807.34 8,971.00 4,000.00 5,778.34 0.00
Program Improvement Grant 4,270.00 0.00 3,900.00 370.00 0.00
Title One Grant -2,305.45 35,731.00 25,700.00 7,725.55 0.00
METCO Grant -382.75 279,301.18 141,840.88 137,077.55 0.00
Drug Free Schools Grant 1,110.55 2,942.00 514.00 1,264.70 2,273.85
Circuit Breaker Grant 335,024.00 149,704.00 0.00 335,024.00 149,704.00
Medicaid Reimbursements 206,032.72 23,770.30 45,376.27 138,022.22 46,404.53
Academic Support Grant 0.00 4,100.00 3,386.00 714.00 0.00
Foundation Reserve Grant 23,386.88 0.00 0.00 0.00 23,386.88
701 Grant 1,079.55 52,680.00 53,759.55 0.00 0.00
Community Service Grant 1,616.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,616.00
ARRA Grant 0.00 149,092.25 68,263.76 80,828.49 0.00
762 Grant 0.00 10,883.00 0.00 10,883.00 0.00
948 Grant 0.00 395.00 0.00 395.00 0.00
Totals $1,130,398.16 $2,438,257.78 $1,234,099.03 $1,368,011.11 $966,545.80
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Insurance
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Use of Facilities
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295,315.37
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16,116.00
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129,573.80
199,597.34
1,000.00
0.00
0.00
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13,343.04
94,033.07
1,741.45
17,872.13
6,937.16
3,683.92
25,896.74
2,351.63
2,769.31
3,853.71
35,046.47
163,719.76
27,321.55
1,000.00
11,565.58
127.46
0.00
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54,313.27
0.00
288,022.89
65,524.22
35,837.03
3,703.52
30,423.00
282.61
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Improving Educator Quality Grant 1,419.54 21,831.00 283.00 14,464.94 8,502.60
Technology Grant 36.02 760.00 0.00 796.02 0.00
SPED IDEA Grant 0.00 300,210.00 168,196.00 132,014.00 0.00
SPED Early Childhood Grant 807.34 8,971.00 4,000.00 5,778.34 0.00
Program Improvement Grant 4,270.00 0.00 3,900.00 370.00 0.00
Title One Grant -2,305.45 35,731.00 25,700.00 7,725.55 0.00
METCO Grant -382.75 279,301.18 141,840.88 137,077.55 0.00
Drug Free Schools Grant 1,110.55 2,942.00 514.00 1,264.70 2,273.85
Circuit Breaker Grant 335,024.00 149,704.00 0.00 335,024.00 149,704.00
Medicaid Reimbursements 206,032.72 23,770.30 45,376.27 138,022.22 46,404.53
Academic Support Grant 0.00 4,100.00 3,386.00 714.00 0.00
Foundation Reserve Grant 23,386.88 0.00 0.00 0.00 23,386.88
701 Grant 1,079.55 52,680.00 53,759.55 0.00 0.00
Community Service Grant 1,616.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,616.00
ARRA Grant 0.00 149,092.25 68,263.76 80,828.49 0.00
762 Grant 0.00 10,883.00 0.00 10,883.00 0.00
948 Grant 0.00 395.00 0.00 395.00 0.00
Totals $1,130,398.16 $2,438,257.78 $1,234,099.03 $1,368,011.11 $966,545.80
114
STATEMENT OF REVENUE.EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
TOWN SPECIAL REVENUE
FISCAL YEAR 2010
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Lighthouse Keepers Gift Fund 1,247.86 1,247.86
Adopt a Street Gift Fund 358.29i 358.29
Beechwood Ball Park Fund 4,526.49 J
4,526.49
Mary Babaian Fund 4,690.27
3,'24b.'75
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MAPC Bike Rack Gift 0.00 3,240.75 0.00
Bond Premiums 130.000.00 741,208.84:854,122.15 17,086.69
Cable Studio Grant 25,000.00 181,479.82 0.00 206,427.82 52.00
Selectmen Gifts 2,832.61 742.50 i
2,090.11
Druq &Alcohol Gift Fund 3,509.61 1
2,575.00
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Clean Energy Gift 0.00 16,274.94
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Little Harbor Insurance -188,672.65 424,269.12 235,596.47 0.00
Selectmen Insurance 1,871.23 3,275.54;600.00 4.075.54 ^
471.23
Linden Drive Gift Fund 242.00 242.00
Waterways Fund 31,439.47 9,396.00 -11,645.00 29,190.47
Sale of Cemetery Lots Fund 1 1 ,400.00 9,150.00:1,000.00
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Conservation Performance Bonds 3,000.00,0.00
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Wetlands Fund 13,794.90 13,322.00:2,898.13 680.00
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Conservation Deposits 53G 15,625.04 62,150.00 56,200.001 21,575.04
Stormwater Deposits 53G 1,250.00 38,300.00 16,855.001 22,695.00
Planning Deposits 53G 72,586.56 44,051.52:70,897.64
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Police Insurance 0.00 14,256.07 14,256.07!0.00
Police Gift Fund 525.00 37.01 141.00!421.01
Police Bicycle Gift Fund 287.52 287.52
Fire Gift Fund 2,386.49 1,620.00!340.75 3,665.74
Fire AED Gold Star Gift 0.00 4,070.00;1 4,070.00
Fire Defibrillator Gift Fund 11,750.65 346.2qj 11,404.45
Harbor Gift Fund 0.00 1,250.00:]1,250.00
DPW Insurance Fund 566.40 17,198.00 12,553.57 4,210.83!1,000.00
DPW Gift Fund 6,880.00 0.00 339.98 6,540.02
Health Gift Fund 3,793.04 1,596.00 987.00 4,402.04
Health Perc Test Deposits 0.00 500.00
:
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Elder Affairs MAP Gifts 66.78 0.001 66.78
Elder Affairs Gifts 24,059.73 6,237.55 4,004.53!26,292.75
Elder Affairs Outreach Gifts 1,451.48 3,066.00 199.68 0.00
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Elder Affairs Building Fund 27,'530.29 5,400.00
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Elder Affairs Coblentz Gifts 733.74 0.00 i 733.74
Disabilities Fine Fund 5,711.14 0.00!5,711.14
Library Gift Fund 17,277.04 4,937.00 11,158.94!11,055.10
Library Trust Income Fund 4,595.54 35,405.00 37,149.18!2,851.36
Library Music Circus Gift Fund 25,000.00 5,000.00:25,000.00
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Recreation Revolving ,101,416.30 221,392.19!220,892.93 j 101,915.56
Captains Walk Fund 1,593.61 1,593.61
Historical Book Fund 13,725.70 1,107.00 28.951 1 14,803.75
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TOWN SPECIAL REVENUE
FISCAL YEAR 2010
j
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Balance ReceiDts Pavrnll Exoenses Transfers
Grants -
Downtown Master Plan Grant 822.00 822.00
Parker Avenue Grant
1 -10,283.03 10,283.byi 0.00
Non-Point Pollution Grant 13,500.13 13,500.13 0.00
TOD Grant -3,830.07 11,821.47 7,991.401 0.00
108,780.01 790.00 107,990.01
Storm Water BMP Grant -16,410.03 16,410.03!0.00
1 0.00
319 Grant 7,013.64 75,072.121 82,085.76 r 0.00
BMP Coastal Pollution Grant -1,336.00 3,465.621 0.00 2,129.62
Polling Hours Grant 0.00 7,808.00!5,363.00 2,445.00
Police 91 1 Support Grant 0.00 18,055.97!0.00 18,055.97
Law Enforcement Fund 9,933.53 6.252.10!13,270.98 2,914.65
Vest Program Grant
Community Policing Grant
0.00 3.832.50 1,540.00 2,292.50
1.991.61 0.00 906.75 1,061.53'23.33
Police Block Grant 35.74 35.74
Police Equipment Grant 0.00 23,286.21 23,286.21 0.00
Police Traffic Safety Grant 741.11 2.977.891 3,719.00 0.00
Police SETB Grant 5.000.00 731.00 4,269.00
Fire Safety Grant 1.318.07 1.318.07
Fire Ambulance Grant 2.000.00 ;2,000.00
Fire Equipment Grant 4.252.20 3,566.56'686.20
Fire SAFE Grant 17,292.99 0.00 1,723.77 15,569.22
Fire Emergency Prepare Grant 946.08 0.00 0.00 946.08
Harbor Pumpout Grant 11.054.99 8.500.00 8.216.85 6,530.31 4,807.83
DPW Recycling Grant 4,447.69 ao'61 4,447.69
Emergency Preparedness Grant 2.500.00 5,855.00!6,473.16 1,881.84
Medicare Reimbursements 28,175.30 1,969.53
6,429.91"
4,908.33 6,704.57 18,531.93
Health PHER 1&2 Grant 0.00 845.94 '^6,864.94 1 -1,280.97
Health PHER 3 Grant
Elder Affairs Caregiver Grant
0.00
468.00
13,750.00
652.00
12,469.03 1 .280.97
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Elder Affairs Formula Grant 0.00 9,877.00;9,877.00 0.00
Elder Affairs Outreach Grant 1.095.77 oJao 1,095.77
Elder Affairs Triad Grant 201.77 0.00 201.77
Library SEMLS Grant 4.278.37 8.220.15 0.00 12,498.52
Library State Aid Grant 9,539.14 8,563.34:9,971.79 8,130.69
Library Next Chapter Grant 0.66^10,000.00!0.00 10,000.00
Totals $203,529.01 $253,081.87!$15,741.87 $217,775.58^$0.00 $223,093.43
Town Grand Totals $587,581.14 $2,122,272.22:$31,993.25 $1,997,702.15 -$16,645.00 $663,512.96
116
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
STATEMENT OF REVENUE,EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
FISCAL YEAR 2010
Sewer Water Totals
User Charges
Connection Fees
Fees &Services
Penalties &Interest
Sale of Water
Miscellaneous
Revolving Funds
Stabilization Fund
Total Revenue
General Expenses
Encumbrances
Depreciation Capital Expense
Debt Service
Connection Fee Refund
Revolving Funds
Indirect Costs
Total Expenditures
Excess of Revenue Over Expenditures
Retained Earnings July 1,2009
Retained Earnings June 30,2010
938,566 2,819,352 3,757,918
12,086 652,538 664,624
2,936 42,982 45,918
2,277 27,050 29,327
306,812 306,812
14,182 14,182
317,464 317,464
335,000 335,000
1,273,329 4,197,916 5,471,245
916,738 1,953,417 2,870,155
6,989 107,490 114,479
36,981 36,981
46,745 2,131,831 2,178,576
50,886 50,886
309,879 309,879
48,366 27,997 76,363
1,416,584 4,220,735 5,637,319
(143,255)(22,819)(166,074)
592,940 257,009 849,949
449,685 234,190 683,875
117
STATEMENT OF REVENUES,EXPENDITURES AND
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CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS
FISCAL YEAR 2010
Balance
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Borrowing
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Fund
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Chapter 90 Highway
Central Plant Evaluation
Sewer Feasibility Studies
Little Harbor Sewer
Deep Run &Rust Way
Sewer Inflow &Infiltration
Harbor Seawall
Downtown Flooding
Beechwood Street Sidewalk
Harbor Dredging
Jerusalem Road Wall
Jacobs Meadow Culvert
Alumni Field
Capital Equipment
Capital Equipment
Capital Equipment
Capital Equipment
School Construction
New Paul Pratt Library
Water System Improvements
Fund Totals
(12,040)280,505 260,693 (31,107)498,051
2,327 2,327
11,867 (225)1 1 ,642
44,582 2,900,820 (2,642,843)302,559
38,678 (38,678)
408,733 (50,000)(47,577)311,156
55,886 55,886
(2,279)271,420 (269,141)
6,312 (6,312)
41,968 41,968
(26,623)33,776 (3,388)3,765
449,950 (41,649)408,301
500,000 424,234 (924,234)
4,667 4,667
38,145 (26,437)11,708
37,731 (33,404)4,327
136,900 535,000 115,500 (513,415)273,985
962,287 (60,894)901,393
5,059 5,059
139,863 1,269,892 (1,348,958)60,797
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TRUST FUNDS
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
FISCAL YEAR 2010
Balance Donations &Withdrawals Investment Net Due From/Balance
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS
Billings Park Fund
Billings Common Fund
H W Wadleigh Park Fund
July 1
1,765.72
1.556.51
8.25837
Receipts Income Transfers (To)June 30
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144,16
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1.929.27
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9.02323
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Edith M Bates Fund
14.31955
10.044.71
(288 68)1.328 27
930.30
15.359.14
10,975.01
CEMETERIES
Perpetual Care-Woodside Cemetery 164.760 13 2.000 00 (654,71)15.268 55 181,373 97
38,471 77
Perpetual Care-Woodside Cemetery 33.64867 4.82310
Perpetual Care-Beectiwood Cemetery 20.510.18 (1.086.00)2.006 66 21,430 84
Beechwood Cemetery Association 5.67540 (2,270.00)519.22 3.924 62
Estate of Harry E Wilbur (Woodside)9.730 58 901 21 10.631 79
C L Bell Memonal Fund (Greengate)42.88889 3.97227 46.861.16
Isadora B Newey Fund 34,425.34 3,188.41 37.613.75
Cedar Street Cemetery 4.510.09 417.73 4.927.82
SCHOOLS
Ripley Fund 7.878 36 729 68 8,608.04
James W Nictiols Scholarship Fund 3.00549 (100 00)279 06 3.184 55
Major William Arthur Scholarship Fund 6.93475 64232 7.577.07
Alice and Walter Shuebruk Scholarship Fund 118.673 24 (1.500,00)10.993,55 128,166 79
William Ripley Jr..Athletic Fund 19.169 48 1.775,45 20.94493
John F Creamer Scholarship Fund 1.422.50 131 75 1.554 25
Margaret M Hardy Scholarship Fund 226.660 35 (7.250.00)21.028.34 240.438 69
Helen &Malcolm Stevens Scholarship Fund 181.715.62 (2.000 00)16.834.27 196,54989
Noel Ripley Scholarship 55.93979 100.00 5.181.34 61,221.13
Langham Scholarship 12.480 57 (500.00)1.154 49 13.135 06
Staunton Scholarship 1.408 30 130,46 1.538.76
Gntzan Scholarship 15.480.67 (1.000.00)1.754 21 16.234 88
Class of 1958 Scholarship 7.058.25 (7.06244)4.19 0.00
VOLUNTARY CHECKOFF FUNDS
Scholarship Fund 2.812.03 45071 261 72 3.524 46
Education Fund 5,051.57 782 11 47008 6.30376
Senior Fund 1.569.64 968,14 147.77 2,685.55
OTHER
Stabilization Fund 46.665 03 986 58 (33.246.18)14,405.43
Stabilization Fund 568.05233 11.402 72 (335.000 00)244.455 05
Stabilization Fund-Sewer 516.630 41 11.953 58 528.58399
Stabilization Fund-OPEB 124.407.32 1.845 95 20.000.00 146.25327
Stabilization Fund-Capital 101.236 53 2.009 65 127.217.77 230.46395
Conservation Fund 550.93 11 65 562 58
Beechwood Improvement Association 11.714.03 247 65 11.961 68
Pension Reserve Fund 337.597 82 7.811.20 345.40902
Pension Reserve Fund 59.580.22 1.231.12 (60.000.00)811,34
Town Pump Maintenance 2.549 54 53.91 2.603 45
Reed Corner Tnjst Fund 177.66 3.75 181,41
Cultural Council Fund 1.945 47 4.000 00 (4.335 00)4821 1.658 68
Cultural Council Fund 1.493.43 138 29 1.631 72
Captains'Walk Fund 10.259.14 21690 10.476.04
Elder Affairs Trust Hingham 27.008 84 597 85 (25,000.00)2.606 69
Elder Affairs Building Trust 9.21005 21320 (9.423.25)0,00
Elder Affairs Building Trust 19.835.39 22380 (11.235.04)8.824 15
Cable Studio Grant 0.00 139.303.34 315.78 139.619.12
PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY FUND
Nyes Ledge Capital Offshore Fund 96.13600 (14.277,10)7.50293 89.361 83
Hingham Institute For Savings 25.000 00 89.213.58 (163.901.99)1.319 96 100.21891 51.850 46
Alliance Bernstein Global Real Estate 32.686 49 11.273 46 (43,959.95)00
Dodge &Cox International Fund 61.532,92 8.147.52 69.680 44
T.Rowe Pnce Emerging Markets Fund 51,772.19 11.948 75 63.720 94
T Rowe Price New Era Fund 31.004.28 496 99 18.000 00 49.501.27
Third Avenue Trust 0.00 (5.539,08)61.959,95 56.42087
Loomis Sayles Global Bond Fund 5.32071 69375 (6.014.46)000
Pimco Total Return Fund 25.45349 7.306 54 41.014.46 73.77449
Vanguard Money Market Fund 164.435 43 10.050 00 (22.85013)64 08 (16.585.94)(134.17325)940 19
Vanguard International Growth Fund 69.64028 10.097 91 (18.000 00)61.73819
Vanguard Star Fund 294.74307 45.796 88 43.24794 383.787 89
Vanguard Wellesley Fund 97303 7263 (1,045 66)000
Vanguard Growth Index Fund 57.32276 6.81766 (13.000.00)(12,000,00)39.140.42
Vanguard Value Index Fund
TRUST FUND TOTALS
50.589 34 6.127 89 (13.66200)(6.000,00)37.05523
$3,763,370 64$3,824.87888 $246.867 88 ($229,076,05)$247.38663 ($326.68670)$0.00
125
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUND
STATEMENT OF REVENUES,EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
FISCAL YEAR 2010
Revenue:*
Surcharge Revenue 2010
Surcharge Revenue 2009
Penalties &Interest
Investment Income
State Distribution
Total Revenue
350,690
341
555
9,986
120,170
481,742
Expenditures
Encumbrances -Prior Year
Encumbrances
Total Expenditures &Encumbrances
Excess of Revenue Over Expenditures
Undesignated Fund Balance July 1,2009
Less:Prior Year Accrual
Undesignated Fund Balance June 30,2010
*Cash Basis
303,054
(351,184)
450,380
(402,250)
79,492
288,883
368,375
126
Report of the Town Treasurer-Collector
The following is the Annual Report for the Office of Treasurer-Collector.It contains a
Reconciliation of Town Cash Accounts,Outstanding Receivables and a listing of wages
and salaries paid for calendar year 2010.
In Fiscal Year 2010,the Office processed approximately 12,687 Real Estate and Personal
Property tax bills,7,866 Motor Vehicle Excise tax bills,400 Boat Excise tax bill and
10,679 Water and Sewer bills.
In addition,the Office is responsible for processing payroll for all Town employees,
issuing all accounts payable checks and maintaining custody of all Town receipts.
Once again considerable efforts were made to contact taxpayers and collect taxes in
arrears.
I would like to thank the residents of Cohasset for the opportunity to serve the Town
and I would like to thank Kristin Curran and Sandra Parnell for their efforts.
Respectfully Submitted,
Linda M.Litchfield
Treasurer-Collector
127
TOWN OF COHASSET
RECONCILIATION OF TOWN CASH ACCOUNTS
JUNE 3 0,2010
Balance in Treasury July 1,2009 $11,552,194
Receipts 74,287,203
Disbursements (73,853,6171
Balance in Town Treasury June 30,2010 $11,985,780
Cash on Hand
Bank of America
Bank of Canton
Eastern Bank
East Bridgewater Savings -Trust Funds
Hingham Institute For Savings
Hingham Institute For Savings -Trust Funds
Massachusetts Municipal Depository Trust
Mellon Bank
Nyes Ledge -Trust Fund
Pilgrim Bank
Pilgrim Bank -Trust Funds
Rockland Trust
Rockland Trust -Trust Funds
Vanguard Group -Trust Funds
South Shore Savings
Total Funds in Town Custody $11,985,780
150
266 450
104 574
58 364
3 311 204
423 694
102 756
103 639
2 ,957 059
1 ,378 618
842 820
1 ,058 416
874 232
503 804
128
Real Estate Taxes -
Levy of 2010
Levy of 2009
Levy of 2008
Total Real Estate Taxes
REPORT OF THE COLLEaOR
Fiscal Year 2010
Balance Ending
Forward Committed Abated Refunds Receipts Liened /Adj.Balance
27108142 74285 88423 26459564 295423 367362
188,657 36,660 57,023 32,549 176,690 -S219
548 16,710 16,710 S548
$189,205 527,108,142 $127,655 $162,156 $26,492,113 $472,113 $367,691
Personal Property Taxes
Levy of 2010
Levy of 2009
Levy of 2008
Levy of 2007
Levy of 2006
Levy of 2005
Levy of 2004
Prior Years
210371 249 935 208937
2,319 62 849
1,434 29
254
954
541
586
4,934
$2,120
51,532
$1,405
$254
$954
$541
$586
$4,934
Total Personal Property Taxes $11,022 $210,371 $249 $997 $209,815 SO $12,326
Other Property Taxes -
Deferred Property Taxes
Tax Liens/Tax Title
Tax Foreclosures/Possessions
Community Preservation Surcharge
Total Other Property Taxes
Excise Taxes -
Motor Vehicle 2010
IVlotor Vehicle 2009
IVlotor Vehicle 2008
Motor Vehicle 2007
Motor Vehicle 2006
Motor Vehicle 2005
Motor Vehicle 2004
Motor Vehicle 2003
Motor Vehicle 2002
Motor Vehicle (Prior Years)
Boat Excise (All Years)
Total Excise Taxes
Departmental Charges -
Water Use Charges
Water Liens
Sewer -Central District
Sewer -North District
Sewer Liens
Moorings Fees
Ambulance Fees
Unapportioned Betterments
Apportioned Betterments
Committed Interest
Total Departmental Charges
636,503 98,507
221,726 476,735
26,883
3,921 359,988
$889,033 $935,230
963736
21,908 131,488
17,363 88
8,556
4,982
3,351
3,095
3,823
2,797
11,563
9,929 19,811
$87,367 $1,115,123
238,813 2,844,100
8,424 80,843
107,109 676,142
30,904 272,279
7,118 38,433
51,417
168,707 417,209
4,227,744
8,076
1,095
$4,797,990 $4,380,423
$4,301
14168
10,533
3,978
291
969
529,939
12,769
724
873
2,497
$35,741
118,816
227,971
1,172 352,438
.1,172 $699,225
5551 870582
,6,412 145,355
3,545 10,121
291 2,430
261
392
43
55 18,857
$25,854 $1,048,041
3,279 2,756,198
74,118
4,779 669,569
273,902
34,114
50,544
5,540 397,503
409,338
3,503
$3,503
23
$23
SO
$616,194
$470,490
$26,883
$4,839
$1,118,406
SO
$84,537
$13,897
$6,897
$6,126
$4,721
$2,959
S3,052
$3,823
$2,797
$11,563
$9,969
$150,341
$13,598 $4,665,286
71,844 $239,272
12,482 $2,667
26,695 $78,997
6,976 $21,581
8,317 $3,120
SO
$191,456
$3,818,406
$8,076
$1,095
26,314 $4,364,670
129
WAGES SALARIES PAID
CALENDAR YEAR 2010
Last Name First Name Primary Department Gross Pav
QUILL MARYE Board of Assessors 71,804
WARNER ELLEN Board of Assessors 42,818
KRUPCZAK DEBRAJ.Board of Assessors 18,204
LANE WARREN Board of Assessors 3,398
MILLER ELSAJ.Board of Assessors 1.275
GRANVILLE MARY E.Board of Assessors 1,225
PATROLIA MICHAEL C.Board of Assessors 1,200
Department Total -$139,924
TRADD TARA Board of Health 59,670
GOODWIN MARY C.Board of Health 44,436
GODZIK JOSEPH R Board of Health 19,338
FITZSIMMONS JUDITH E.Board of Health 1,808
CAHILL CORINNE H.Board of Health 74
Department Total -$125,326
EGAN ROBERT M.Building/Land Use 80,941
PILCZAK JOANN Building/Land Use 54,809
Department Total -$135,750
NOONAN NANCY ANN Conservation 44,018
Department Total -$44,018
SESTITO ANTHONY C Dept.of Public Works 77.118
SESTITO CARL A Dept.of Public Works 76,770
SWANSON ANDREW W.Dept.of Public Works 65,157
LIVINGSTON BOYD J Dept.of Public Works 64,264
BUTMAN KENNETH BARR Dept.of Public Works 57,620
GUARENTE CHARLES E.Dept.of Public Works 57.561
EKBOM LEO A.Dept.of Public Works 56.187
THAYER JR KENNETH E.Dept.of Public Works 54,379
PIEPENBRINK ROBERT Dept.of Public Works 53,513
EDGETT PHILIP L.Dept.of Public Works 49,163
MURRAY CHRISTOPHER Dept.of Public Works 46,596
MARSH HERBERT L Dept.of Public Works 46,255
SNOW MARY L.Dept.of Public Works 43,918
BROWN HERBERT L Dept.of Public Works 15,339
BAKER JR GRANVILLE C Dept of Public Works 14,426
FLINT MARKD Dept.of Public Works 14,213
LANZILLOTTI AUSTEN K Dept.of Public Works 7,379
ZAPPOLA NICHOLAS M Dept.of Public Works 8,219
GOFF ANN MARIE Dept.of Public Works 4,997
Department Total -$813,074
GRANDE CORALS Elder Affairs 62,389
BARRETT CAROL A.Elder Affairs 39,340
SALERNO GERTRUDE Elder Affairs 22,862
HORSEFIELD MARTHA R Elder Affairs 22,537
BUCKLEY JOHN Elder Affairs 17,813
Department Total -$164,941
ADAMS BRIAN Facilities 73,969
KELLY MARKH.Facilities 59,495
LINCOLN DEREK A.Facilities 57,594
EMANUELLO ANTHONY P.Facilities 47,571
RATTENBURY HENRY A Facilities 18.879
KELLY DANIEL Facilities 7,858
Department Total -$265,366
130
WAGES SALARIES PAID
CALENDAR YEAR 2010
Last Name First Name Primary Deoartment Gross Pav
BUCKLEY JR.J.MICHAEL Finance 95,447
LITCHFIELD LINDA M.Finance 66,926
PARNELL SANDRA E Finance 55,343
HENDERSON JANE E.Finance 31,585
CURRAN KRISTIN Finance 20,066
KINSHERF ERIC Finance 8,875
MCCARTHY KATHLEEN E Finance 3,133
FRASER KRISTINE Finance 628
Department Total -$282,003
BILODEAU PAUL T.Fire Department 113,649
SILVIA ROBERT D.Fire Department 112,339
TRASK MARK H.Fire Department 96,585
PROTULIS ROBERT F.Fire Department 93,692
MAHONEYJR,FRANCIS X.Fire Department 88,851
RUNEY JAMES P.Fire Department 86,711
CURLEY JAMES F.Fire Department 84,648
DOCKRAY JOHN J.Fire Department 81,185
HERMAN JOHN M.Fire Department 79,360
WENZLOW ERIC W.Fire Department 76,376
BELANGER RANDY P.Fire Department 75,875
MARTIN ROBERT Fire Department 75,322
HALL JAMES Fire Department 72,857
SMITH DANIEL Fire Department 71,245
DURETTE KEVIN J.Fire Department 71,154
FORDE ROBERT Fire Department 70,684
DONOVAN KEVIN D Fire Department 69,039
CUNNINGHAM DANIEL Fire Department 68,666
MORRISON LAURA CHRIS Fire Department 68,135
PERGOLA JOSEPH M Fire Department 67,591
NADEAU ROBERT A Fire Department 61,792
HICKEY JONATHAN M Fire Department 46,876
HALEY JOHNW Fire Department 31,767
MAYNARD STEVEN Fire Department 3,360
MCKAY THOMAS Fire Department 1,198
MACNEILL JOHN Fire Department 540
MACNEILL JORDAN Fire Department 540
PRATT BRUCE Fire Department 486
BROOKE WILLIAM Fire Department 270
Department Total -$1,770,793
GIBBONS LORREN S.Harbormaster 50,672
SARTOR 1 KEVIN Harbormaster 7,237
CORRY MATTHEW Harbormaster 6,957
JOHNSON ROBERT A.Harbormaster 3,063
JOHNSON NICHOLAS Harbormaster 1,310
MACDONALD RYAN J Harbormaster 367
O'MALLEY III THOMAS J Harbormaster 197
Department Total -$69,803
RAFFERTY JACQUELINE S Library 71,492
MOODY SHARON Library 52,764
WALSH GAYLE Library 47,083
DWYER JANET Library 36,179
COUGHLIN MARY E.Library 36,101
GAILUNAS PAUL J.Library 31,728
NORTON KRISTIN Library 27,761
WALSH LAURIE L Library 26,095
OHRENBERGER MARJORIE Library 25,494
LONDERGAN MARY E.Library 8,040
NELSON BRONWYN Library 5,145
LENGYEL BRIGID Library 3,053
131
WAGES SALARIES PAID
CALENDAR YEAR 2010
Last Name First Name Primarv Deoartment Gross Pav
HILLMAN KATHRYN M Library 1,288
CANNEY JULIA Library 1,280
ISIHARA IKUKO Library 888
REEL MICHAEL C Library 680
KLEINZ JACQUELINE M Library 320
Department Total -$375,391
QUIGLEY WILLIAM P.Police Department 130,012
TREANOR JEFFREY Police Department 128,552
MCLEAN JAMES P.Police Department 124,118
LENNON GREGORY J.Police Department 118,066
DELUCA MARK M.Police Department 117,955
CONTE JOHN C.Police Department 114,735
REARDON PATRICK Police Department 102,837
YANNIZZI FRANCIS P.Police Department 98,426
WILLIAMS DANIEL Police Department 96,557
STIVES JOHN J Police Department 90,734
WILSON PAUL M.Police Department 86,941
TARANTINO CHRISTY J.Police Department 84,036
HUNT GARRET A.Police Department 81,506
SMALL JOHN H.Police Department 80,283
KENNEY PATRICK Police Department 77,548
STEVERMAN REGEN Police Department 75,567
MATOS LISA M.Police Department 67,228
GRANT CHRISTOPHER Police Department 63,066
WIGMORE THOMAS W,Police Department 57,582
LOWERY PATRICIA A.Police Department 57,111
DOYLE JENIFER J.Police Department 54,181
DOUGLAS PATRICIA A.Police Department 52,629
MCCARTHY KELLI Police Department 52,299
PEEBLES BRIAN M.Police Department 44,261
HARTNETT GREGG T Police Department 38,084
NOONAN BRIAN W.Police Department 34,776
FORD ANDREW J.Police Department 32,668
SCHMIDT HARRISON W.Police Department 26,326
REARDON TIMOTHY P Police Department 21,028
BROOKS COREY Police Department 19,456
AHLSTEDT RICHARD Police Department 13,803
MURPHY PAUL W.Police Department 12,266
GEDDES SASHA Police Department 9,850
BOWERS CHRISTOPHER Police Department 9,575
BRIGHAM PAULB Police Department 8,554
DIAS CHRISTOPHER Police Department 8,030
BROKMEIER MICHAEL A.Police Department 7,692
CUNNIFF DENNIS M.Police Department 6,723
STIVES KEVIN Police Department 6,534
MALOUF FREDERICK G Police Department 6,328
KINTIGOS JOSEPH F.Police Department 6,228
HENVEY :CAROL Police Department 6,099
RUNEY JUSTIN P Police Department 4,948
ADAMS JUSTIN 0.Police Department 4,937
ADAMS KATHLEEN M.Police Department 3,645
CASAGRANDE ROBERT C.Police Department 3,361
LANCIONE
i
NICHOLAS A.Police Department 3,008
DIGAVIO MARK A.Police Department 2,673
SKERRY BRENDAN Police Department 2,377
GILMARTIN JAMES A.Police Department 1,995
LUCAS !MATTHEW J Police Department 1,902
O'HARA MICHAEL Police Department 1,783
COSTA LOUIS C.Police Department 1,336
BAGLEY 1
EDWARD Police Department 1,239
NAUGHTON BRIAN F.Police Department 1,206
DUFFEY JOSEPH P Police Department 1,190
SWEENEY ANDREW J Police Department 1,182
132
WAGES SALARIES PAID
CALENDAR YEAR 2010
Last Name First Name Primary Deoartment Gross Pav
FALL GREGORY
1
Police Department 1,073
FAHEY SEANM Police Department 1,056
CHURCH DANNY D Police Department 902
NORRIS JOHN Police Department 864
HARRISON JEFF Police Department 814
MCISAAC JOHNF Police Department 809
SULLIVAN JEREMIAH J Police Department 770
GUARENTE DANIEL Police Department 735
LEUCHTE JOHNC Police Department 735
LEVINE DAVID M.Police Department 735
GOYETTE TIMOTHY J Police Department 704
MAHONEY JONF.Police Department 704
COVER TIMOTHY C.Police Department 672
DONNELLAN WILLIAM J.Police Department 643
BATES KENNETH H.Police Department 630
CORSON III KENNETH R.Police Department 504
FORD THOMAS Police Department 504
PERAINO MICHAEL J.Police Department 504
BURGIO STEPHEN M Police Department 494
PACING DAVID Police Department 431
COLETTI DAVID F Police Department 399
MALONEY DENNIS M.Police Department 399
TAYLOR JR.JAMES F.Police Department 399
CASSIDYJR JAMES A Police Department 368
PATTEN MATTHEW D Police Department 368
PEPDJONOVIC TOM Police Department 368
RAPPOLD ROBERT Police Department 368
SALITURI JOELE Police Department 368
SHALNO STEVEN Police Department 368
BUONAUGURIO PATRICK Police Department 352
CADIGAN THOMAS M.Police Department 352
CANNY DAVID Police Department 352
FARRELL THOMAS Police Department 352
MCADAMS DARREN Police Department 352
CAVANAUGH SEAN T.Police Department 344
DENTREMONT JAMES Police Department 336
HAMACHER MARK Police Department 336
O'SHEA MICHAELS.Police Department 336
RICE ROBERT Police Department 336
TALBOT KEVIN Police Department 336
WELLS JAMES J Police Department 336
COOPER DAVID T Police Department 168
CURRAN JAMES P Police Department 168
DOWNING TERRENCE E.Police Department 168
DUNLEA MICHAEL Police Department 168
DURANT KENNETH Police Department 168
GALVIN DANIEL Police Department 168
KRUKONIS HOLLY C Police Department 168
MCINNIS GERALD Police Department 168
RYAN EDWARD T.Police Department 168
SIMMONS TIMOTHY G Police Department 168
CASONI ELIZABETH Police Department 115
BOYD MICHAEL A.Police Department 100
KIRKPATRICK DIANNE M.Police Department 100
Department Total -$2,390,835
CARROLL JAMES Recreation 66,335
BARRA MICHAEL J Recreation 16.360
MCCARTHY JENNIFER L.Recreation 10,853
DALEY KATHLEEN A.Recreation 5,832
WORLEY JOHN M.Recreation 5,583
MCDONALD PAULINA A Recreation 3,964
AYER KIMBERLY Recreation 2,987
COGGINS SARAH E.Recreation 2,820
GOODWIN MARGARET Recreation 2,396
133
WAGES SALARIES PAID
CALENDAR YEAR 2010
Last Name First Name Primarv Deoartment Gross Pav
MALONE SARAH Recreation 2,270
ALLEN LAUREN Recreation 2,221
COLLINS PAIGE L.Recreation 2,210
CONWAY COLIN Recreation 2,197
SULLIVAN PATRICK Recreation 2,159
LYNNER ANDERSON S.Recreation 2,140
ZAPPOLO CARLEY E.Recreation 2,138
SMITH GORDON R Recreation 2,076
ST.PIERRE PAUL Recreation 1,961
WISE WILLIAM F.Recreation 1,918
MCDONALD LINDSEY L.Recreation 1,734
GALLAGHER MOLLY K Recreation 1,708
THOMPSON AMANDA Recreation 1,423
MARTIN DANIEL Recreation 1,223
LANDON OWEN Recreation 1,221
LANDON CHARLOTTE D Recreation 924
LANDON ELIZABETH Recreation 924
Department Total -$147,577
WALSH DENISE School Department 164,930
CISNEROS KENNETH R.School Department 130,283
ANTOLINI JOEL School Department 115,297
GILL MICHAEL PATR School Department 108,303
MESSINA DENISE C School Department 102,730
DEGENNARO DAVID School Department 101,221
DUFFY MAUREEN M School Department 99,152
SHEEHAN JANET School Department 98,512
DECHIARA JENNIFER School Department 98,506
SWEENEY TORIN School Department 98,163
GORDON CYNTHIA B.School Department 93,796
SUGRUE LISAV School Department 93,180
DEMAS LOUISE L School Department 92,860
AFANASIW PETER School Department 91,320
THOMAE ANNM.School Department 90,967
HORIGAN SUSAN M.School Department 90,951
FORD RONALD J.School Department 90,680
HENRY DEBORAH A.School Department 90,035
KURKER KIMM School Department 89,528
GALLOTTA ALANR.School Department 89,322
CONROY THERESA School Department 89,185
KENNY LYNNE School Department 88,673
YESS DENISE ANNE School Department 88,040
BEAL DEBORAH G.School Department 88,027
GIBSON BARBARA A School Department 87,942
JORDAN KATHLEEN A.School Department 87,438
MCGRAIL PATRICIA School Department 87,410
WOMERSLEY KATHLEEN School Department 87,092
BRINDLEY PENELOPE A.School Department 86,442
CORKHUM SUZI Y.School Department 86,442
DYKAS KEVIN P.School Department 86,236
GIBSON COLLEEN E.School Department 86,220
JORDAN MARGARET School Department 85,408
SULLIVAN VICTORIA School Department 85,268
SANDLER KERRI L School Department 85,238
MARKS BRYAN E School Department 85,165
MINGELS BRADLEY T School Department 85,075
CRIMMINS CAROLYN L.School Department 84,212
WOOLEY STEPHANIE E.School Department 83,905
BARBIERI DIANE M School Department 83,338
MCGRATH ELIZABETH M.School Department 82,967
JONES DANIEL C.School Department 81,668
JOYCE MICHELLE School Department 81,480
BERRY MAUREEN M.School Department 81,028
HANSON JEANNE B.School Department 80,307
KEATING LAURA R.School Department 79,307
134
WAGES SALARIES PAID
CALENDAR YEAR 2010
Last Name First Name Primary Deoartment Gross Pay
RITTS JUDITH A School Department 78,507
BROOKS KATHRYN A School Department 78,301
BIAGINI STEVEN School Department 78,204
LAFOUNTAIN ALLEN W.School Department 78,173
BUCKLEY JR JOHNC School Department 78,111
WILLIS JAMES School Department 78,002
WELCH MICHAEL R.School Department 77,903
OWENS-RIGBY ELIZABETH R School Department 77,868
JOHNSTON KARIN School Department 77,518
WINTER LAUREN M School Department 77,065
TRITTO STEPHANIE T.School Department 76,919
SYLVA CAROLE L.School Department 76,898
PETROWSKI LYNN A School Department 76,631
DIMINNIE LESLIE School Department 76,463
SULLIVAN ALLISON B.School Department 75,887
MORRISSEY PATRICIA A School Department 75,279
SWARTZ LAURA C.School Department 74,629
PARRELL ERICA K School Department 73,173
MEEHAN JANET School Department 73,152
BERKOWITZ NINAB.School Department 73,092
MCTIGUE JOAN School Department 71,878
GIULIANO LAURA School Department 71,490
ROHRER EILEEN School Department 71,405
WEYDT MICHAEL School Department 71,405
DEWAAL JULIA P.School Department 70,523
DUGAN MARY P.School Department 70,428
NELLIGAN CATHERINE School Department 70,384
COOK LAUREN M.School Department 69,101
PALMIERI VINCENT School Department 68,932
FOLEY KERRI ANN School Department 68,778
O'BRIEN CASSANDRA G.School Department 68,138
CLARK JENNIFER A.School Department 66,604
WHALEN MEREDITH School Department 66,295
BERMAN ANN School Department 66,207
TUSCHER ROBERT School Department 65,644
MACDONALD SARAH
M
School Department 65,516
MCPHILLIPS JENNIFER A School Department 65,516
BEAUDRY KAYNE M.School Department 64,635
TALVITIE-SIPLE JUNE School Department 64,252
O'NEILL MARYELLEN School Department 63,510
ERU\NDSEN ROBERT J.School Department 63,351
GIBBONS EMILY F.School Department 62,769
HOGAN MICHAEL School Department 62,239
CAPOBIANCO KRISTIE E School Department 62,108
MCCABE JASON D School Department 62,047
MORIARTY STEPHANIE C.School Department 61,801
LEWIS ARNA School Department 61,458
FISH WILLIAM School Department 60,892
HATHAWAY DEBORAH M School Department 60,498
MCINNIS KAREN E School Department 59,756
WELCH SUSAN N School Department 59,741
VINTON DAVID S School Department 59,379
WOLLAM RACHEL N School Department 59,379
O'HARA MEGHAN School Department 59,091
MCDAVITT KAREN
E
School Department 58,927
NOBLE STEPHANIE School Department 58,591
CISNEROS ELIZABETH A.School Department 58,337
YUROF KELLI School Department 56,931
LEVY ROBERT School Department 57,605
KELLEY JILLL School Department 57,356
OGDEN ELIZABETH A.School Department 57,347
DOBLE CHRISTINA A School Department 56,486
CALLAHAN JEAN L.School Department 56,331
FORTIN JONATHAN T.School Department 56,018
CARMODY ANN-MARIE A School Department 55,790
GITTENS-CARLE ALEISA M.School Department 55,439
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WAGES SALARIES PAID
CALENDAR YEAR 2010
Last Name First Name Primary Deoartment Gross Pay
GIBBS KAREN School Department 54,726
SULLIVAN-SANGE KATHLEEN School Department 54.283
MARAT MARY School Department 54,203
SMITH MARGARET L.School Department 53,556
GRADY BETH S School Department 53,271
QUEENAN CAROLYN E.School Department 52,395
KOTTER JEFFREY School Department 52,147
KING JR ,JOSEPH W School Department 51,770
MOSHER _i MICHELE S School Department 51,613
JONES THOMAS W.School Department 51,435
COLLINS JUDITH School Department 50,837
HIGGINS JOYL School Department 50,542
HOLLAND MARGARET School Department 50,534
LOW SAMANTHA J School Department 49,996
MRZYGLOD NANCY School Department 48,548
LEE MARGARET School Department 48,496
DANIELSON JOHN School Department 48,199
PESCATORE JANE School Department 48,181
PENWELL KATHRYN R School Department 47,764
HANNON PETER H School Department 47,446
BLIDNER ARON School Department 47,342
FLAHERTY STEPHEN M School Department 47,329
LEWIS MICHAEL A School Department 47,293
MCLAUGHLIN JOANM School Department 46,671
HOLLAND THEODORE L.School Department 46,650
EMOND DENISE M.School Department 46,585
BULKLEY BEVERLY E School Department 46,384
AMERO ERICF School Department 45,674
CONETTA MOLLY E School Department 45,659
HATHON ROSEM School Department 44,777
MARKS LAURA School Department 43,576
GREGORY JANE E.School Department 43,020
DICKSON KELLY B.School Department 42,564
GALLAGHER ASA School Department 42,416
FIGUEIREDO JUDITH A School Department 41,252
MEADE JONI School Department 40,595
FIGUIEREDO JOHN School Department 40,352
GOLDSTEIN CHERIE A School Department 39,564
COSMAN SUSAN School Department 39,496
DONOGHUE DONNA M School Department 38,539
HILL CHARLOTTE School Department 36,466
CREIGHTON NANCY F.School Department 36,246
MAFERA BENJAMIN N School Department 35,224
CURTIN MICHELE L School Department 33,844
DOW DAMA E.School Department 32,397
FOLEY JOSEPH School Department 32,202
MCDONALD MARYE School Department 31,316
ROCHE AMELIA S School Department 31,288
ZAPPOLO SANDRA L.School Department 30,774
MARTIN APRIL A.School Department 30,692
MURPHY KAREN School Department 29,989
SIMMONS LISA School Department 29,979
STRUZZIERY LAURA A School Department 29,940
LEMANSKI ALLISON M School Department 29,257
ROSS STACIE A School Department 27,648
STROINEY RUSSE SALLY School Department 27,014
STILLMAN MARGARET M School Department 25,262
SADLER SUSAN M.School Department 23,834
DEWAAL JOHN School Department 21,939
FABIAN KATHERINE School Department 21,719
LEHR JOANNE School Department 20,878
HUMPHREY LAURA School Department 20,788
SMITH PEARL F School Department 20,552
ANDRUS JOAN B.School Department 20,381
AYER ALISON G.School Department 20,381
BAUM ROBERT W.School Department 20,381
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WAGES SALARIES PAID
.CALENDAR YEAR 2010
Last Name First Name Primarv Deoartment Gross Pav
DAVIS AMY School Department 20,381
MONACO LYNN B.School Department 20,381
REGAN BRENDA W.School Department 20,381
SEPPALA LIANE L.School Department 20,381
SHANNON DEBORAH M.School Department 20,381
R.-GRIFFITHS GRACE M.School Department 20,361
SALERNO HEIDI C.School Department 20,151
MALONE EMILY School Department 20,004
MCELHINNEY COLLETTE School Department 19,776
MIRARCHI KATHLEEN School Department 19,669
FARRELL CAROLYN School Department 18,911
QUINLAN-MARCEL ERIN J School Department 18,523
SCHMITT JUDITH School Department 18,444
NOLAN CAROLINE E School Department 18,353
CLAY VIRGINIA E.School Department 18,025
KENT DANIELLE P School Department 17,951
KENNY BRANDON P School Department 17,835
CROUGH SANDRA School Department 17,646
MILLER LILIANE School Department 17,549
CORCORAN ASHLEY R School Department 17,530
CUTSHAW KELLIE L School Department 17,381
MASTROMARINO MARY E.School Department 17,160
PORRO COSMO School Department 16,387
MASSARI AMALIA M School Department 16,191
OUELLETTE ANNE School Department 15,821
ARVIDSON LAURA F School Department 15,729
CROWLEY JEROME F School Department 15,674
CANZATER BEATRICE School Department 15,609
POLLARD KIMBERLY N School Department 14,923
DEGENNARO ALLISON School Department 14,898
SMITH HEATHER D School Department 14,376
CARLO-EYMER SELENE School Department 13,347
RAYMOND THERESA M School Department 13,104
KURTZ JACQUELINE School Department 12,498
RHODES KATHLEEN E.School Department 12,404
WILD LINDAS.School Department 12,161
LEFORT AMYL School Department 12,115
OFSTHUN RYANR School Department 12,053
BARRY LAUREN School Department 11,890
DAVENPORT SALLY B School Department 11,823
GRANDE LUCIA G.School Department 11,431
JONES CHRISTINE B School Department 11,190
MCELGUNN MAUREEN G School Department 11,056
BROWN PETER A School Department 10,858
CALABRIA MARIA School Department 10,633
LEHR REBECCA M School Department 10,575
WELLS SUSAN G School Department 10,575
D'ELIA JOANNE School Department 10,561
MARASCIO JOSEPHINE School Department 10,540
SNOW DOROTHY B.School Department 10,433
DONATO MARIA 1.School Department 10,428
SPADEA MARIA School Department 10,146
RYAN SUSAN M.School Department 10,089
TRUGLIA SILVANA School Department 10,086
RIPATRAZONE JOANNE M.School Department 10,055
LEARY EDWARD J.School Department 9,780
SIMON MICHELLE R School Department 9,712
TOPPA LAURIE A School Department 9,428
PAPI SARAHS School Department 8.981
GERRISH SHANNON L School Department 8,640
MARTINI KRISTINE G School Department 8.510
CARSTOIU LISA A School Department 8,119
NORTON EILEEN M School Department 7,883
LEGRO DIANNE H School Department 7,280
HUNT MARY ELLEN School Department 7,043
FOHR DORENE A School Department 6,800
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WAGES SALARIES PAID
CALENDAR YEAR 2010
Last Name First Name Primary Department Gross Pav
LEVANGIE JOHN A.School Department 6,348
RUGGIERO GEORGE H School Department 6,348
WILFAND WENDY School Department 6,190
SHERIDAN M.ELIZABETH School Department 6,160
O'CONNELL BERNADETTE School Department 5,998
SANDLAND ELIZABETH S School Department 5,738
WALSH ROBERT School Department 5,555
GRUDINSKAS ANNAC School Department 5,128
WESTCOTT LISA A School Department 5,070
CURRAN CHARLES School Department 4,983
PATTISON BRIAN J.School Department 4,840
TAM NICHOLAS School Department 4,840
VENTRESCA THOMAS School Department 4,840
EDWARD WILLIAM K School Department 4,761
ANNIS ABIGAIL E School Department 4,720
SPICER KIMBERLYA School Department 4,660
BARBUTO MARIANNA School Department 4,623
ELY FLORENCE School Department 4,613
GIBBS KASSANDRA School Department 4,606
NEDROW RUTH School Department 4,110
LEWIS MATTHEW School Department 3,967
HOBSON DEIRDRE M School Department 3,936
MORAN DOUGLAS C School Department 3,875
KABILIAN MICHELLE School Department 3,710
EROMIN MICHAEL J School Department 3,600
GRAVES JOHN School Department 3,471
BUCKLEY PETER School Department 3,419
BURGESS LACHLAN C School Department 3,419
SHEA STEPHEN P School Department 3,413
HILL BRIAN School Department 3,409
MEEHAN SARAG.School Department 3,409
DUGGAN JOHNF School Department 3,361
TAGGART CHRISTINE School Department 3,361
CALLANAN ELIZABETH A School Department 3,279
NEEDHAM JR PAULW School Department 3,279
ROBINSON DAVID J School Department 3,279
ROMAN ANTHONY School Department 3,279
WEINTRAUB JANEB School Department 2,943
WOOD JO-ELLEN S School Department 2,819
BUCCHIANERI ROSINA C School Department 2,695
THOMS NORMAN School Department 2,536
BEAUDRY JAMEE L School Department 2,491
PALMER JENNIFER School Department 2,459
FORD CORINNA M School Department 2,459
ARDIZZONI RUTHANN School Department 2,381
DURKIN NANCY E School Department 2,381
BIAGINI KATE A School Department 2,363
MORGAN DONNA School Department 2,258
FAULKNER BERNADETTE F School Department 2,175
GOODWIN DELORES L School Department 2,130
DOOLEY ^LISA ANN School Department 2,040
HARRIS SHEILA A School Department 2,016
ASTINO JEANNE I School Department 2,000
CRONIN BASIL 1 School Department 1,983
LAWLESS RICHARD F School Department 1,983
FLYNN LISA School Department 1,860
RACCUIA KAREN A School Department 1,835
UNGVARSKY AARON J School Department 1,747
GALLAGHER JENNIFER R School Department 1,710
MCWEENEY BRIANNE J School Department 1,673
WELLEMEYER JASON
R
School Department 1,640
MULLEN DOROTHY School Department 1,490
LITTLEJOHN JILLM School Department 1,390
JONES ROBERT J.1 School Department 1,316
PELLETIER ELIZABETH School Department 1,311
LIVINGSTONE MICHAEL C School Department 1.288
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WAGES SALARIES PAID
CALENDAR YEAR 2010
Last Name First Name Primary Deoartment Gross Pav
BUTMAN SARA-BETH School Department 1,256
CLIFFORD ICOLEMAN P [School Department 1,136
ROYAL LESAM School Department 1,120
CICIOTTE CAROL School Department 1,050
DRISCOLL MICHAEL P School Department 990
DICKSON DEVON C School Department 882
HOLLAND THEODORE
T
School Department 854
O'KANE MARGARET M School Department 790
TARPEY LORRAINE C School Department 750
ROGERS HAROLD School Department 680
SAVAGE EMILY School Department 675
FEGREUS JANE M.School Department 600
LOVALLO ANDREW School Department 600
FLIBOTTE THOMAS J School Department 504
LEVANGIE MARYH School Department 413
NOBLE SARAH School Department 375
WILLIAMS SAMANATHA G School Department 375
FUCCI-FRANKS SHARON School Department 302
GILDEA KELLI A School Department 225
MEADE JESSE School Department 225
PERKINS DANIELS School Department 225
SVENNING MARY ANN C School Department 225
OAKLEY CATLIN School Department 160
BLACKINTON MARY School Department 150
SLATER KATHRYN A School Department 81
RIDGE EILEEN School Department 80
BENNIS JILLIAN G School Department 75
BOMEISLER MELISSA F School Department 75
JONES SAMANTHA H School Department 75
Department Total -$12,448,329
GRIFFIN WILLIAM Selectmen's Office 117,637
ORAM JENNIFERS Selectmen's Office 62,932
CARISTI-MACDON MARIE F Selectmen's Office 22,413
LOMBARD STEPHEN J Selectmen's Office 18,750
CARLSON PAUL Selectmen's Office 1,125
QUIGLEY KAREN
M
Selectmen's Office 1,125
CARR EDWIN Selectmen's Office 1,000
KOED FRED Selectmen's Office 1,000
JENKINS LELAND Selectmen's Office 667
WADSWORTH DAVID H Selectmen's Office 600
PATTISON PAUL Selectmen's Office 475
LEHRJR ARTHUR L Selectmen's Office 350
DORMITZER RALPH Selectmen's Office 250
Department Total -$228,324
HINDLEY DIANE M Sewer $36,393
Department Total -$36,393
DOUGLAS MARION L.Town Clerk 66,341
ST.PIERRE CAROL L.Town Clerk 54,943
FORD EDYTHE Town Clerk 326
CHARLES MARGARET R.Town Clerk 326
VOLUNGIS JUDITH P.Town Clerk 326
Department Total -$122,262
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2010 BOARD OF ASSESSORS
The property tax levy is the revenue a community can raise through real and personal property
taxes and is the largest source of revenue for the Town of Cohasset.The property tax levy for
Fiscal Year 2010 was $27,362,660.01 representing 67%of the $40,559,387.18 budget.The
residential share of the levy is 93%,while commercial,industrial,and personal property
account for 7%.
It is the responsibility of the Assessors'Office to establish fair market value for all properties in
the Town of Cohasset.During Fiscal Year 2010,the Assessors'Office staff conducted an
analysis of all arms-length sales that occurred in the town during calendar year 2008,reported
sales trends in the real estate market,and applied interim adjustments.The Department of
Revenue certified the values for Fiscal Year 2010.The total valuation of the town was
$2,438,739,752 with a certified uniform tax rate of $11.22 per thousand dollars of assessment.
In addition,the Assessors'Office is responsible for the assessment and commitment of motor
vehicle excise and boat excise,betterment assessments,and the collection of new growth
based on building construction.During 2010,the staff conducted field inspections or review of
all building permits in the Town of Cohasset.
The Board of Assessors would like to acknowledge Deputy Assessor,Mary Quill,Assistant
Assessor,Debra Krupczak and Administrative Assistant,Ellen Warner for their professionalism
throughout the year.The Board of Assessors would also like to acknowledge Debra Krupczak
for her eighteen years of service to the Cohasset Assessors'Office and welcome our new
Assistant Assessor,Warren Bruce Lane.
Respectfully submitted,
Elsa J.Miller,Chairperson
Michael C.Patrolia,Clerk
Mary E.Granville,Member
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The Board re-organized in April of 2010.Peggy S.Chapman,APRN,BC returned as Chairperson,
Robin M.Lawrence,DDS,MPH elected as Clerk and Stephen N.Bobo as member.Joseph R.
Godzik,VMD remains the Health Agent on a part-time basis and Tara N.Tradd,Health
Inspector/Office Manager.Mary Goodwin,RN continued as public health nurse and Mary
Whitley as her assistant.
Water Quality in Cohasset Harbor was monitored by the Board and students from the Center
for Student Coastal Research (CSCR).Enterococci levels in the area of Bassing Beach were
reduced this year resulting in (1)beach closure.This was probably due to the rehabilitation of
the "Parker Avenue Cut"which re-established water flows from the Gulf River through the
"Cut"to Bailey's Creek.This should produce improved water quality in the Harbor over the
long term.One known possible source of pollution remains to be remedied the septic system
at the Lightkeepers.Town Finances have kept this facility from being connected to the
municipal sewer system.
Reduced state funding caused a cutback in water quality monitoring in Little Harbor.However,
major beaches Sandy Beach,Sandy Cove and Black Rock Beach continued to be monitored for
bacterial quality on a weekly basis from mid June to Labor Day.For the first time in memory
Sandy Beach was closed for more than a single day due to higher bacteria counts.The source
of these organisms could not be determined.
With the HlNl Influenza pandemic warning in the spring,the "seasonal"flu season was the
Board's primary concern.The HlNl virus strain was incorporated into the 2010 "seasonal"
vaccine.This allowed virtually anyone to receive the vaccine.The Board's policy is to give
vaccine to only those ages 9 and older.Younger children are encouraged to go to their
pediatrician.The Board distributed free vaccine from the state to local pediatric practices.As
part of its ongoing Emergency Preparedness training,the Board participated in a regional flu
clinic drill held at the Hanover Mall.Other towns participating were Hanover,Hingham,Hull,
Norwell and Scituate.The clinic was run as an Incident Command exercise which allowed
members to become more familiar with the Incident Command structure.
The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)is an important and integral organization when any
emergency arises.The MRC is a group of medical and non-medical volunteers who assist the
regular Board of Health staff in emergencies.The Board is always looking for new members.
Applications are available at the Board of Health office or at the Town website -
www.townofcohasset.org .A recognition night for MRC volunteers was held in June at the
South Shore Country Club.Volunteers from Cohasset,Hanover,Hingham,Hull,Norwell,
Scituate and Weymouth were recognized.MRC jackets and emergency supplies were
distributed to all who attended.
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The Board hosted several MRC trainings covering shelter operations.Trainings continue here
and in surrounding towns.
During the December 26,2010 storm many MRC members volunteered to staff the Cohasset
shelter.But since it was only open for five (5)hours,no one was called in.Thanks to all who
responded.
At the Special Town Meeting in November,the Board proposed establishing the Septic
Management Loan Program operated by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental
Protection and funded by the State Revolving Fund.Monies from this fund are loaned to the
Town at 0%interest and are used by homeowners to pay for sewer connections (from house to
street)and repair failed septic systems.Monies are then loaned to homeowners at 2%or 5%
interest,thereby reducing the cost of what could be a very expensive connection.The article
proposing the establishment of the Program was defeated.The Board plans to present this
article again at the 2011 Annual Town Meeting.
As noted last year,the Tobacco Control Program was disestablished in 2009 because of lack of
funding.This continued in 2010.However,there may be some regional funding available in
2011 and the Board will be participating in this program if it becomes available.
The Board wishes to thank all those who donate their time,talent and treasure to assure that
the public health is protected and that Cohasset citizens enjoy the highest quality of life
standards.
The Board also recognizes the achievements of Tara Tradd who was re-elected to the Executive
Committee of the Massachusetts Health Officers Association and to the Board of the CSCR here
in Cohasset.
The Board thanks all its volunteers who assist with programs and clinics.Much is accomplished
through your continuous efforts.
The Board is grateful to all who assist with programs and clinics through volunteer efforts and
monetary donations throughout the year.
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The Board received the following revenue during 2010:
Licenses and Permits:$10,865.00
Witnessing Percolation Testing:$2,240.00
Disposal System Construction Permit $4,210.00
Other:$13,374.00
PHN Gift Account:$421.00
Medicare Reimbursement:$579.83
Respectfully Submitted:
Peggy S.Chapman,A.P.R.N.,B.C.,Chairperson
Robin M.Lawrence,DDS,MPH,Clerk
Stephen N.Bobo,Member
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2010 Nursing Annual Report
Seasonal Flu clinics for senior citizens,high risk adults,pregnant women and children over the
age of 9 years were held at the Town Hall.Clinics were also held at Harborview Housing,
Cohasset Elder Affairs and Sunrise Assisted Living Center.To date,600+doses of flu vaccine
have been administered.The Town of Cohasset along with 5 other south shore towns held a
regional flu clinic at the Hanover Mall.The other towns in the group included Hull,Hingham,
Scituate,Hanover and Norwell.This was done in coordination with Mass Dept.of Public Health
and Region 4b Emergency Preparedness Coalition.The exercise was used as an emergency drill
set up in the incident command structure.Approximately 208 doses of flu vaccine were
administered.
As of 12/8/10 the Cohasset Board of Health has gone live with MAVEN.Massachusetts Virtual
Epidemiologic Network (MAVEN)is a new web-based disease surveillance and case
management system that enables MDPH and local health to capture and transfer appropriate
public health,laboratory,and clinical data efficiently and securely over the Internet in real-
time.The system interfaces with electronic lab reporting efforts,has automatic (24/7/365)
notification of state and local officials of any event requiring their attention and geographic
information system (GIS)activities.MAVEN will replace the current paper-based methods of
data exchange between MDPH,local public health,and clinicians.
A sun awareness program was held at Sandy Beach in Cohasset in July.Working with the
Melanoma Education Foundation sunscreen and informational packets were distributed to
beachgoers.A skin analyzer was used to show sun damage along with education about the
importance of prevention.
Ongoing participation in the TRIAD which was reintroduced in Cohasset in November.
Nursing Services Provided in 2010
Keep Well Clinics 193
Adult Immunization 600+
Diabetic /Cholesterol Screening 60
Health Fair Participants 65+
PSA Testing 20
Communicable Disease Follow Up 10
Home Nursing Visits 209
Office Nursing Visits 1110
Total Nursing Visits 1319
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Goodwin RN
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REPORT OF PLYMOUTH COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT
The Commissioners of the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project are pleased to submit the
following report of our activities during 2010.
The Project is a special district created by the State Legislature in 1957,and is now composed of
all Plymouth County towns,the City of Brockton,and the Town of Cohasset in Norfolk County.
The Project is a regional response to a regional problem,and provides a way of organizing
specialized equipment,specially trained employees,and mosquito control professionals into a
single agency with a broad geographical area of responsibility.
The 2010 season began with a high water table and above average spring rain fall.Plymouth
County was declared a federal disaster area because of the spring flooding in March and April.
As we expected the initial requests for spraying were numerous but we were prepared for a
busy season,not knowing it was going to be the worst Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)threat
in 100 years.Efforts were directed at larval mosquitoes starting with the spring brood.Ground
and aerial larviciding were accomplished using B.t.i.,an environmentally selective bacterial
agent.Over 11,000 acres were aerial lavicided using the Project plane.Upon emergence of the
spring brood of mosquitoes,ultra-low volume adulticiding began on June 3,2010 and ended on
September 18,2010.The Project responded to 16,641 spray requests for service from
residents.
In response to the continued threat of mosquito borne diseases in the district,we increased our
surveillance trapping,aerial and ground larviciding,and adult spray in areas of concern to
protect public health.
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)was first isolated from Culiseta melanura,a bird biting
species,by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health in Lakeville on July 12,2010.Of the
season's total of 54 EEE isolates,were trapped in Plymouth County as follows:
Species
Culiseta melanura (2)
Culiseta melanura
Culiseta melanura
Culiseta melaanua
Culiseta melanura
Ochlerotatus canadensis
Coquillettidia perturbans
Culiseta melanura
Culiseta melanura
Coquillettidia perturbans
Collection Date Town Countv Agent
7/12/2010 Lakeville Plymouth EEE
7/14/2010 Halifax Plymouth EEE
7/20/2010 Mattapoisett Plymouth EEE
7/20/2010 Middleboro Plymouth EEE
7/20/2010 Rochester Plymouth EEE
7/25/2010 Plympton Plymouth EEE
7/25/2010 Plympton Plymouth EEE
7/25/2010 Plympton Plymouth EEE
7/25/2010 Duxbury Plymouth EEE
7/25/210 Duxbury Plymouth EEE
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Culiseta melanura
Culiseta melanura
Coquillettidia perturbans
Culiseta melanura
Coquillettidia perturbans
Coquillettidia perturbans(3)
Culiseta melanura
Coquillettidia perturbans(2)
Culiseta melanura
Coquillettidia perturbans
Culiseta melanura
Coquillettidia perturbans
Coquillettidia perturbans
Culiseta melanura
Culiseta melanura
Culiseta melanura
Coquillettidia perturbans
Coquillettidia perturbans
Culiseta melanura
Coquillettidia perturbans
Culiseta melanura
Culiseta melanura
Culiseta melanura
Coquillettidia perturbans
Culiseta melanura
Culiseta melanura
Culiseta melanura
Culiseta melanura
Culiseta melanura
Culiseta melanura
Coquillettidia perturbans
Culiseta melanura
Culiseta melanura
Culiseta melanura(2)
Coquillettida perturbans
Culiseta melanura
Culiseta melanura
Culiseta melanura
7/25/2010 Duxbury Plymouth EEE
7/27/2010 Middleboro Plymouth EEE
7/27/2010 Middleboro Plymouth EEE
7/28/2010 Hanson Plymouth EEE
7/28/2010 Hanson Plymouth EEE
7/28/2010 Middleboro Plymouth EEE
7/28/2010 Middleboro Plymouth EEE
7/29/2010 Plympton Plymouth EEE
7/29/2010 Plympton Plymouth EEE
7/29/2010 Plympton Plymouth EEE
7/29/2010 Carver Plymouth EEE
7/29/2010 Carver Plymouth EEE
7/30/2010 Middleboro Plymouth EEE
7/30/2010 Middleboro Plymouth EEE
8/04/2010 Kingston Plymouth EEE
8/04/2010 Plympton Plymouth EEE
8/05/2010 Carver Plymouth EEE
8/04/2010 Hanson Plymouth EEE
8/03/2010 Middleboro Plymouth EEE
8/06/2010 Plympton Plymouth EEE
8/06/2010 Carver Plymouth EEE
8/06/2010 Halifax Plymouth EEE
8/06/2010 Kingston Plymouth EEE
8/09/2010 Plympton Plymouth EEE
8/09/2010 Pympton Plymouth EEE
8/09/2010 Halifax Plymouth EEE
8/18/2010 Carver Plymouth EEE
8/18/2010 Middleboro Plymouth EEE
8/25/2010 Plympton Plymouth EEE
8/31/2010 Middleboro Plymouth EEE
9/01/2010 Plympton Plymouth EEE
9/01/2010 Plympton Plymouth EEE
9/01/2010 Halifax Plymouth EEE
9/01/2010 Carver Plymouth EEE
9/01/2010 Carver Plymouth EEE
9/08/2010 Halifax Plymouth EEE
9/08/210 Bridgewater Plymouth EEE
9/08/2010 W.Bridgewater Plymouth EEE
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Based on guidelines defined by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health "Vector Control
Plan to Prevent EEE"in Massachusetts,ten Plymouth County towns were elevated from "Low
Level "or "Moderate Level'for EEE Risk"category to "High Level"EEE risk category.All other
towns in Plymouth County Mosquito Project remained in the "Low Level Risk"category.An
aerial intervention was needed to effectively reduce human biting bridge vector mosquitoes as
well as enzootic transmission of EEE.Governor Patrick,announced aerial spraying would take
place on August 4,5,&6,2010 in southeastern Ma.Communities sprayed within the district
included Lakeville,Bridgewater,Carver,East Bridgewater,Halifax,Hanson,Pembroke,Duxbury,
Kingston,Plympton,Middleboro,Rochester and Mattapoisett to help prevent further spread of
EEE infected mosquitoes.In 2010 there were two human cases,one lived within the county the
other traveled within the community.Two horses died as a result of contracting EEEV in
Plymouth County.
West Nile Virus was also found within the district.A total of four isolations of WNV mosquitoes
were found.Culex pipiens bird biters were trapped in Halifax on 6/30,and Brockton on 8/11
and Culiseta melanura in Plympton on 9/1 and Lakeville on 9/20 .We are also pleased to report
that in 2010 that there were no human or horse West Nile Virus cases in Plymouth Town of
Cohasset
County.As part of our West Nile Virus control strategy a total of 59,251 catch basins were
treated with larvicide in all of our towns to prevent West Nile Virus (WNV).
The public health problem of EEE and WNV continues to ensure cooperation between the
Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project,local Boards of Health and the Massachusetts
Department of Public Health.In an effort to keep the public informed,EEE and WNV activity
updates are regularly posted on Massachusetts Department of Public Health website at
www.state.ma.us/dph/wnv/wnvl.htm .
The figures specific to the Town of Cohasset are given below.While mosquitoes do not respect
town lines the information given below does provide a tally of the activities which have had the
greatest impact on the health and comfort of Cohasset residents.
Insecticide Application.477 acres were treated using truck mounted sprayers for control of
adult mosquitoes.More than one application was made to the same site if mosquitoes
reinvaded the area.The first treatments were made in June and the last in September.
During the summer 1,056 catch basins were treated to prevent the emergence of Culex pipiens,
a known mosquito vector in West Nile Virus transmission.
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Our greatest effort has been targeted at mosquitoes in the larval stage,which can be found in
woodland pools,swamps,marshes and other standing water areas.Inspectors continually
gather data on these sites and treat with highly specific larvicides when immature mosquitoes
are present.Last year a total of 28 inspections were made to catalogued breeding sites.
Water Management.During 2010 crews removed blockages,brush and other obstructions
from 225 linear feet of ditches and streams to prevent overflows or stagnation that can result in
mosquito breeding.This work,together with machine reclamation,is most often carried out in
the fall and winter.
Machine Reclamation.200 linear feet of upland ditch was reconstructed in Cohasset using the
Project's track driven excavator.
Finally,we have been tracking response time,which is the time between notice of a mosquito
problem and response by one of our inspectors.The complaint response time in the Town of
Cohasset was less than three days with more than 231 complaints answered.
Mosquito Survey.Our surveillance showed that the dominant mosquitoes throughout the
district was generally Culiseta melanura and Coquillettidia perturbans.In the Town of Cohasset
the three most common mosquitoes were Cs.Vexans,,Cq.pertubrans and Ur.saphirina.
We encourage citizens or municipal officials to visit our website at
www.plvmouthmosquito.com or call our office for information about mosquitoes,mosquito-
borne diseases,control practices,or any other matters of concern.
Anthony Texeira
Superintendent
Commissioners:
Carolyn Brennan,Chairman
Leighton F.Peck,Vice-Chairman/Secretary
Kimberly King
Michael F.Valenti
John Kenney
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COHASSET ELDER AFFAIRS
2010 Annual Town Report
Helping seniors to remain in their own homes or independent housing for as long as possible
through the use of ancillary programs and services while maximizing the support network of
their families and friends in our community,remains at the forefront of Elder Affairs'goals for
2010 and beyond.With so many non-profit agencies and organizations suffering budget
reductions this year,the demands on,and requests for,assistance from Cohasset Elder Affairs
have dramatically increased.
According to the Town Clerk's report,1,823 people who are 60 years of age and older,reside in
Cohasset.In 2010,nearly 67%of the seniors in Cohasset availed themselves of the more than
40 different programs,services,and activities at our Senior Center.Our Outreach program
confirmed a record number of seniors and their families seeking assistance regarding health
insurance premiums,transitional housing issues,as well as benefit decreases,transportation
needs,wellness and nutritional effects,and costs associated with home care options.
The following information provides a snapshot of the services that were provided to seniors
and their families throughout the year:
2,302 congregate meals
1,013 medical transportation rides
4,209 grocery store,escort,congregate meal transportation rides
3,023 requests for information fielded
14 ongoing cultural and educational programs
Expanded exercise,yoga,line dancing,and Tai Chi programs
Procured a new medical transportation van
Enhanced outreach networking with other agencies and organizations to increase and enhance
visibility in the community
Increased contact with frailest of our community during emergency situations
Developed and distributed a new marketing brochure to highlight our programming and
provide the case for support for construction of our new senior center
Converted the monthly VISTA newsletter from Senior Citizen's Publishing Company to Liturgical
Publications,to provide a more exciting,flexible,and readable format for our newsletter
In 2010,more than 202 individuals faithfully and tirelessly volunteered 8,304 hours of their
time to benefit seniors in our community.Transporting individuals to appointments,providing
lunch on a regular basis,acting as receptionists for our office,performing wellness checks on
frail older adults,leading activities,shopping for seniors,collating our mailings -there are
numerous ways in which volunteers have provided critical assistance this year.With the
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valuable support from these people,we were better able to fulfill our mission to serve elders'
needs in our community.
As we maintain our attention to existing programs and services,we are concurrently focusing
time,effort,and energy on the future of Elder Affairs.In order to advance construction efforts
on the new senior center which will enable Elder Affairs to more completely and efficiently
address the needs of Cohasset seniors and their families,an Ad Hoc Committee was formed
November,2009,whose sole purpose it is to move the building project forward,and they are
doing exactly that.To this end,a feasibility study was completed and presented to the Board of
Selectmen and the public in October,and as a result,we have begun rigorous reviews before
the many relevant Town commissions and committees.The capital fundraising component is
being initiated,as well,to encourage citizen input from the entire community and beyond,to
participate financially in this exciting Town project.
Elder Affairs relies heavily on the leadership provided by our Board of Directors.Through their
dedication of time and energy to our seniors,they have helped expand programming,assisted
with budget preparation,and provided ongoing support for the Elder Affairs Director and staff
in each of our endeavors.This past year,John Campbell moved from the President of the
Friends of Elder Affairs to the position of Chair of the Elder Affairs Board of Directors.John has
been instrumental in moving the building project forward,and helping to increase our visibility
in the community.Because of this elevation of leadership within our organization,Karen
Golden Oronte,already a valued and longtime member,was tapped to lead the Friends
organization,the private,non-profit fundraising arm of our organization,and their creative
efforts to augment the services provided at the senior center continued this year.In 2010,an
increasing number of seniors participated in the Cohasset Cafe -an outreach strategy to
broaden our base of participants,held weekly during the spring,summer,and fall seasons,at
the Lightkeepers.The Friends also orchestrated the ever-popular Cohasset Cabaret,assembling
performing talent from multiple communities,with the proceeds supporting our continued
outreach effort to Cohasset seniors.In addition,they also supported several cultural events,
including,"Songbirds of the Northeast","Love Letters,"and several craft instruction sessions.
Throughout 2010 and beyond,Cohasset Elder Affairs remains committed to providing
comprehensive programming and services to the seniors and their families in our community.
We encourage input,suggestions for improvement,and town-wide participation in our journey
to fulfill our mission.
Respectfully submitted,
Coral S.Grande
Director,Elder Affairs
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2010 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COHASSET HOUSING AUTHORITY
The Cohasset Housing Authority is a public agency with a five mennber Board of Commissioners,
four of whom stand for town election and the Governor appoints the remaining Commissioner.
Commissioner Term Expires
Helen C.Nothnagle 2015
Ann C.Barrett 2014
Ralph Perroncello 2012
Susan Sardina 2011
Open Seat Governor's Appointee
The Cohasset Housing Authority has a staff of two:
Catherine M.Luna,Execu-Tech Consultant
Jill Rosano,Maintenance Supervisor
According to their bylaws,the Board of Commissioners meets once a month and holds its
annual meeting in June.
Cohasset's subsidized housing inventory includes 64 state units of Chapter 667 Elderly/Disabled
housing located at Harborview,60 Elm Street and 12 units of Chapter 689 Special Needs
housing located at 72,74 and 76 Elm Street.The Department of Housing and Community
Development subsidizes these 76 state units.Our annual subsidies are granted upon successful
annual,semi-annual,and quarterly reviews of management and regulatory compliance.
Eligibility standards for Harborview include a maximum allowable income of $45,100 for one
person and $51,550 for two person households,the age for admission is 60.During the past
year there have been nine apartment turnovers.At the present time there is a waiting list
however,there are no Local Residents over the age of 60 on the list.Local residents under
state law have a preference on our Wait List."Local Preference"as defined by state law is "any
applicant living and/or working in the Town".The Board of Commissioners recommends that
application for subsidized housing at Harborview be made before the need becomes critical.
Modernization grants for capital improvements are awarded by our funding source,the
Department of Housing &Community Development.This past year the Department of Housing
&Community Development started a new program.Formula Funding.Under this program the
Cohasset Housing Authority was awarded $135,000 to make improvements to the site over the
next Five years.
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In past years,the Community Preservation Committee has given unprecedented consideration
to the capital improvement needs of the Cohasset Housing Authority.Over
$525,000 of Community Preservation Act funds have been expended at 60 Elm St since 2003 to
upgrade apartments for safety and energy efficiency.Our deepest gratitude to the CPC for their
thoughtful and generous consideration of our needs;to the Selectmen and the Advisory
Committee for their encouraging support in placing this issue on the Town Meeting warrant;
and to the citizens attending Town Meeting.Their support in approving the requests honors
our senior citizens and enhances their quality of life here at Harborview.
In 2006 we submitted a Condition Assessment Report (our primary vehicle for grants awarded
for Capital Improvements)requesting siding,windows and doors for the building envelope and
it was approved.At that time it was also discovered that we needed new roofs and gutters.The
Department of Housing and Community Development
approved the funding of $1,000,000.+for these improvements along with the $400,000 in CPC
funds awarded the Authority.This work is complete and we are eternally grateful to DHCD and
the CPC for a practically new development.
In 2007 we were awarded funding from the DHCD to improve the drainage,walkways,roadway
and parking in the amount of $548,384.00.This work was completed in the spring of 2010.
In 2010,the CPC awarded a total of $40,000 in order to install GFI's in the kitchens and
bathrooms of all units and to replace the outside lighting.This project is partially complete and
will be finished in 2011.
The State's budget this year was level funded at the decreased limits of 2009,even though our
utility and other expenses have increased.We continue to request emergency funding for our
complex,as weather and time take their toll.
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We are extremely grateful to the Norfolk County Sheriff's Department for assistance in building
maintenance when requested;to the Cohasset Public Works,Police and Fire Departments for
their continued vigilance and generosity,insuring the safety of our residents;to the students
from Notre Dame Academy,and the Girl Scout Troup 4870 for always remembering us.We
thank you.
The Board of Commissioners continues to pursue its mandate of providing affordable,safe,and
secure housing and of reviewing and updating regulatory policies/procedures.It remains
diligent in the research of opportunities to create affordable housing for those with the
greatest need.
Respectfully submitted,
Helen Nothnagle,Chairman
Susan Sardina,Vice-Chairman
Ann C.Barrett,Treasurer
Ralph Perroncello,Member
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2010 VETERANS'AGENT -ANNUAL REPORT
We serve approximately five hundred and thirty clients and their families.Contacts such as
requests for information and assistance totaled approximately one hundred and seventy (21%
increase)although many contacts required multiple follow-ups.The average time expended
per contact approximated six hours.We have added surviving spouses on semi-annual mailings
to veterans.Provided support to the Deer Hill School's Memorial Day observances that include
presenting classes to fifth graders and greatly increasing the presence of veterans at the
School's assembly honoring veterans.Wrote and had published periodic articles explaining
veterans'issues.Applied for and managed public assistance to veterans'and spouses in
financial distress (75%reimbursed by the State).The year 2009 saw two cases opened and
three more during 2010.Initiated applications for federal Veterans'Administration (A)benefits
(no cost to the Town).Established an enhanced web site (A sub-set of the Town web site -
under "Veterans Agent)."Created a "mini"veterans'volunteer transportation system.
Strengthened the Veterans'Agent Budget that had been in untenable decline over
recent decades.Coordinated donating gift certificates to Cohasset veterans and spouses in
need.Established a program for indoor/outdoor yard/household assistance to /infirm veterans
and spouses.
Goals for the Year 2011 include:a.creation of a database of all veterans'cemetery plots,b.
enhancing the historical records of Cohasset veterans,and c.coordinating a "volunteer"
veterans'small business job/contract preference system.
Respectfully submitted,
Joseph R.McElroy
Cohasset Director of Veterans'Services and Veterans'Graves Agent
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BUILDING DEPARTMENT ~~2010 ANNUAL REPORT
In 2010,the Building Department Issued 407 building permits for $40,417,298 worth of
construction value.
18 building permits were issued for new single family residential structures and 34 building
permits were issued for 220 apartment style residential dwelling units (Avalon Bay)on
previously undeveloped land.In addition,11 building permits were issued for the demolition
and reconstruction of existing homes.10 building permits were issued for new commercial
structures including 9 non-residential structures at Avalon Bay.Hundreds more were issued for
repairs,additions and substantial renovations.
In addition to permitting,inspections and zoning enforcement,the Building Commissioner
inspects and certifies the safety of all public buildings and places of assembly and seals all
measuring devices as the Sealer of Weights and Measures.
Building Department Issuances &Activity for 2010
Issuances/Activity Number Fees Collected
Total Construction
Value
Building Permits 407 $428,029 $40,417,298
Certificates of Inspection 48 $1,475 -
Certificates of Occupancy 17 $595 -
Plumbing Permits 223 $15,160 -
Gas Permits 146 $7,150 -
Trench Permits 174 $4,325 -
Weights &Measures Sealing 23 $2,830 -
Totals 1038 $459,564 $40,417,298
As always,I would like to thank all departments,boards and commissions for their continued
assistance,cooperation and support.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert M.Egan
Building Commissioner
Zoning Enforcement Officer
Sealer of Weights and Measures
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Planning Board ~~2010 Annual Report
The Cohasset Planning Board,under the authority granted by Massachusetts General Law,
Chapter 41,Section 81A-GG (Planning and Subdivision Control Law),and Chapter 40A (the
Zoning Act)is charged with the review of large homes,subdivisions and site plan review of
various development projects.In addition to these duties the Board completed a number of
additional planning tasks in 2010.
The Board conducted public hearings on a number of zoning bylaw amendment articles:
•For the June 14,2010 Special Town Meeting,the Planning Board conducted a public hearing
for one (1)zoning bylaw amendment warrant article:Article 3:Zoning Bylaw Amendment
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Section 8.7.1 (adopted)
•For the November 15,2010 Special Town Meeting,the Planning Board conducted a public
hearing for one (1)petitioned zoning bylaw amendment warrant article:Article 13:Zoning
Bvlaw Amendment -Section 4.2 Permitted Uses (defeated)
A significant amount of attention and review was focused on four (4)combined Special Permit
and Site Plan Review filings:
•CCI ENERGY LLC -WIND ENERGY CONVERSION FACILITY SPECIAL PERMIT AND SITE PLAN
REVIEW APPLICATION for two proposed wind turbines at 215 CJC HWY,the site of the former
Cohasset Landfill.Filed in August,2008,public hearings and deliberations for this filing
continued into 2009.In 2009,the Site Plan for this application was approved with conditions
while the Special Permit Application failed to achieve the necessary four vote supermajority
and was therefore denied.This denial was subsequently appealed by the applicant.The
Board ended 2009 preparing for Remand Order public hearings for this application to begin
in January,2010.As a result of an Order of Remand the applicant modified its plans and
submitted additional evidence and information.Public hearings and deliberations on
Remand were conducted.The modified application on Remand for Special Permit was
denied.
•SOUTH COASTAL DEVELOPMENT GROUP,LLC -VILLAGE BUSINESS DISTRICT SPECIAL PERMIT
AND SITE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION for the construction of a 3-story,26,300 sq.ft.,17 unit
residential building on the 22,500 sq.ft.lot at 8 JAMES LANE.In December,2009,the
Planning Board voted unanimously to deny permits and approvals for this filing due to the
applicant's lack of progress with the filing and because material submitted failed to meet the
requirements of applicable bylaws.On February 17,2010 a public hearing was held to
consider South Coastal Development Group's request that the Planning Board reconsider its
denial and instead,allow South Coastal Development to withdraw their application without
prejudice.The request to be allowed to withdraw without prejudice was denied.
•PILGRIM BANK -40 SOUTH MAIN STREET -SITE PLAN REVIEW &VILLAGE BUSINESS
DISCTRICT SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION.This combined site plan review and special permit
application was for the renovation of the former Cohasset Hardware building to
accommodate moving all bank operations to this site.Pilgrim Bank's goal was to retain as
much of the character of the building as possible and to be consistent with the architecture
of other buildings in the Village.Interior and exterior renovations included:replacing display
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windows with smaller windows;raising the roof five (5)feet;removal of one entrance door
on the So.Main St.side of the building;and,adding an alcove bump out on the Elm St.side
of the building to accommodate an elevator for ADA access.The special permit was
approved and,the site plan was approved with conditions.
•CONSERVATION WIND LP -SITE PLAN REVIEW &WIND ENERGY CONVERSION FACILITY
SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION for the construction of a commercial 1.8 MW wind turbine at
Turkey Hill in Cohasset on land owned by the Trustees of Reservations.After several
informal discussions in the summer and fall of 2010,public hearings for this application
opened in November,2010 and closed on December 15,2010.Deliberations are scheduled
to begin in January,2011.
In addition,one (1)Special Permit application was filed in November,2010:
•100 POND ST -APPLICATION TO MODIFY THE 1983 RESIDENTIAL CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT
SPECIAL PERMIT to allow a land exchange and to permit the construction of one (1)
additional single family dwelling unit.Public Hearings on this application are scheduled to
begin in January,2011.
The Board also addressed one (1)new Site Plan Review Filing:
•COHASSET ASSOCIATES -380/400 CHIEF JUSTICE CUSHING HIGHWAY (STOP &SHOP PLAZA)
SITE PLAN REVIEW FILING:This application was for the construction of a new 30,000 sq.ft.,
single story retail building within the existing shopping center.Public hearings opened in
January,2010 and continued into the fall.The Site Plan was approved with conditions in
October,2010.In November,2010,the applicant filed an appeal of certain conditions of
approval to the Land Court.
Five (5)Large Home Review applications were reviewed via a public hearing process:
•21 SHELDON ROAD:This application was for the demolition of an existing 4,000 sq.ft.single
family residential structure and the construction of a new 4,794 sq.ft.single family
residential structure.After thorough review,the Planning Board recommended issuance of a
building permit subject to conditions.
•390 JERUSALEM ROAD:This application was for the demolition of an existing 2,497 sq.ft.
single family residential structure and the construction of a new 4,601 sq.ft.single family
residential structure.After thorough review,the Planning Board recommended issuance of a
building permit subject to conditions.
•35 FERNWAY:This application was for the construction of an addition to the existing 3,200
sq.ft.residential structure.An existing barn was also to be torn down and replaced with a
new garage result in a total residential gross floor area of 4,685 sq.ft.After thorough
review,the Planning Board recommended issuance of a building permit subject to
conditions.
•14 SUMMER STREET:This application was for the demolition of a portion of the existing
3,200 sq.ft.residential structure and the construction of a new 1,000 sq.ft.addition which
would result in a total residential gross floor area of 4,580 sq.ft.After thorough review,the
Planning Board recommended issuance of a building permit subject to conditions.
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•150 NORTH MAIN STREET:This application was for the demolition of an existing 3,844 sq.ft.
four-family dwelling and the construction of a new three-family dwelling of 6,040 sq.ft.total
residential gross floor area.After thorough review,the Planning Board recommended
issuance of a building permit subject to conditions.
Considerable attention was focused throughout the year on continued review of the
inspections,status of conditions and progress of previously approved projects including:
•Cedarmere:in August,2010 the Planning Board was informed that this project will not
continue and the property will be sold
•Manor Way Circle Approved Subdivision -6 single family residential house lots:This
property was sold.The new owner does not plan to continue with the subdivision as
approved but will file for a modification to the approved subdivision in 2011.
•Heritage Lane -Fourteen (14)single family residence subdivision:Lots continued to be sold
in this subdivision.By the end of 2010,building permits had been issued for 6 homes in this
subdivision.
•Scituate Hill Commercial Subdivision:After a period of inactivity,site work was restarted in
2010.A permit from Mass.Highway has recently been received.The applicant continues to
explore the possibility of a traffic light with Mass.Highway.
Many informal discussions were held at Planning Board Meetings including:
•Pre-application discussion regarding plans for changes to Pat's Barbershop
•Pre-application discussion regarding plans for Wind Energy Conversion Facility filing at
Turkey Hill
•Pre-application discussion regarding plans for renovations by Pilgrim Bank to the former
Cohasset Hardware
•Pre-application discussion regarding plans for filing for a modification to the 1983 RCDD
Special Permit for 100 Pond St.
•Pre-application discussion regarding plans for Village Business District Special Permit and
Site Plan Review filing for a 24 unit condominium building at 2 Smith Place
•Pre-application discussion regarding plans for construction of a 30,000 sq.ft.building at
380/400 CJC Hwy.(Stop &Shop Plaza)
•Pre-application discussion regarding a Form A -ANR filing on Howard Gleason Road
•Crocker Lane Sports Complex
•Phase III Village Revitalization
•Harbor Study and Plan
•Senior Center Update
•New Open Meeting Law
•Hazard Mitigation -presentation by James Freas (MAPC)
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Other topics discussed on an ongoing basis included:
Master Plan
Planning Board Goals
MAPC Technical Assistance
Green Communities Act,Green Development &Planning Assistance
Boston region MPO Suburban Mobility
Smart Growth
Cohasset Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land
Neighborhood LEED Development
Clean Air Grant Program
Open Space &Recreation Plan
AEC Wind Energy Conversion Facility Bylaw Update
Zoning Bylaw Section 8.7.1
Zoning Bylaw Section 4.2 Permitted Uses
Continuing Administrative projects included:
•Completion of an updated list of street names
•Completion of a first draft of updated Common Driveway Rules &Regulations
•Near completion of a first draft of updated Subdivision Rules &Regulations
The Planning Board also interacted with other Committees,Boards and Departments on issues
of mutual interest and/or concern including the:Board of Selectmen,Design Review Board,
Economic Development Committee,Community Preservation Committee,Zoning Board of
Appeals,Stormwater Committee,Fire Department and Alternative Energy Committee.
In this very busy year,the Board also conducted the following regular business:
•Held twenty four (24)meetings
•Reviewed four (4)Subdivision Approval Not Required (ANR)applications.After thorough
review,all applications were endorsed.
•The Planning Board regularly reviews applications filed with the Zoning Board of Appeals
and offers a recommendation to the ZBA to either approve or deny an application as well as
the reason(s)for the recommendation.In 2010,the Planning Board reviewed and offered
recommendations on fourteen (14)ZBA applications.
The Board welcomed newly elected Associate Member William Hannon.
Respectfully submitted,
Alfred S.Moore,Jr.,Chairperson
Stuart W.Ivimey,Vice Chairperson
Jean Healey-Dippold,Clerk
Clark H.Brewer
Charles A.Samuelson
William Hannon,Associate Member
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Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
2010 Annual Report to the Town of Cohasset
William P.O'Donnell,Register
649 High Street,Dedham,Massachusetts
The Registry of Deeds is the principal office for real property records in Norfolk County.The
Registry receives and records hundreds of thousands of documents each year,and is a basic
resource for title examiners,mortgage lenders,municipalities,homeowners,and others with a
need for land record information.
The Registry of Deeds has been a vital component of Norfolk County since 1793,the year
Governor John Hancock signed legislation creating Norfolk County,also known as the County of
Presidents -the birthplaces of John Adams,John Quincy Adams,John F.Kennedy and George
H.W.Bush.
The Registry operates under the supervision of the elected Register,William P.O'Donnell.In
over two hundred years of continuous operation the Registry's objectives have remained the
same:accuracy,reliability and accessibility for the residents and communities of Norfolk
County.
Improved technology,security and management of records and increased levels of customer
service remain areas of major focus for the Registry of Deeds.Initiatives for 2010 include:
•The Community Outreach Program continued to bring the Registry to many of the
County's Town Halls and Senior Centers during 2010.Register O'Donnell and staff were
at Cohasset Town Hall on June 16^*"and at Elder Affairs on December 1,2010.
•The Registry's Informational Seminar's offer both the real estate professional and the
general public the opportunity to learn how to research the Registry's land records.
•On January 20,2010 the Registry processed its first electronic recording.Most
documents can now be sent electronically to the Registry to be recorded.
•The internet accessible indexing system has been expanded back to include references
from as early as 1900.Remote access over the internet for complete printing of Registry
documents is steadily expanding among a growing number of account holders.
•The full service telephone and walk-in Customer Service &Copy Center provided
thousands of Norfolk County residents with quality assistance in all areas of the Registry
operations.The Customer Service &Copy Center can be reached at 781-461-6101.
•The Registry's internet website www.norfolkdeeds.orR is regularly updated and
enhanced to include recent news,trends,press information,and answers to frequently
asked questions.
•Our Community Programs,Suits for Success,and the Annual Holiday Food and Toys for
Tots Drives have been successful through the generosity of the Registry employee's and
residents of Norfolk County.
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Overall Cohasset's real estate activity improved in 2010.In total,2727 documents were
recorded during the year representing a modest increase from 2009.The same slight grov\/th
was seen with the average sale price of both commercial and residential property in Cohasset.
Cohasset's average sale price in 2010 was $847,376.The number of land transfers in Cohasset
for both consideration and nominal consideration increased by 14 %from last year with 215
deeds recorded.Similarly,the total dollar amount of all sales in Cohasset increased positively
by 21%with over $111 million in real estate sales.The number of foreclosures decreased
slightly from the previous year and the amount of new mortgages recorded increased by 4%.In
addition to the actual number of mortgages recorded,mortgage indebtedness grew to over
$417 million in Cohasset,representing a 58%increase from 2008.This spike was due in part to
historically low interest rates especially in the last quarter of 2010.Cohasset residents also took
advantage of the Massachusetts Homestead law by recording 121 Declarations.
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2010 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Wetland Protection Bylaw (Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Town of Cohasset)
The Cohasset Conservations Commission's bi-monthly meetings were generally scheduled to
review a number of applications,including 48 Notices of Intent (NOI)and 25 Requests for
Determination of Applicability (RDA).The Cohasset Conservation Commission also conducted
a large number of site visits throughout the town.
One of the major projects of discussion was the "Cat Dam"Notice of Intent proposal filed by
the Town of Cohasset.For a history of this project please view the Cohasset Mariner archives.
In addition to enforcing the Wetland Protection Act,the Conservation Commission is also
charged with permitting and enforcing the Town's Stormwater Bylaw.The following is a report
from the Stormwater Agent Norfolk Ram LLC,Mark Bartlett.
STORMWATER PERMIT /PROJECT REVIEW PROGRAM
In calendar year 2010,we had a total of 23 "projects"which can be further broken down as
follows:
D 21 Stormwater Permit applications,
n 2 Administrative Approval applications,and
n 1 Special Assignment (Cook Estate -review of erosion control issues during
construction).
In Calendar Year 2010,the Town collected a total of $10,600 in administrative fees for permit
applications which entered the Town's general fund.
STORMWATER AGENT GENERAL SERVICES
Norfolk Ram provided general services (i.e.non-permit review activity)through the year,
services which cannot be charged against a specific permit application.
in CY 2010,these services included work such as:
•Provided monthly update reports to the Conservation Commission on the stormwater
program.
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Reviewed potential applicant information and respond to inquiries from potential
applicants and/or Commission members for various sites within the Town,including for
example:
•Proposed Bear Hill access road for new communications antennae on the Town's
Bear Hill Water Tank.
•(2)Sport Court owners regarding failure to file permit applications
•inquiry re:39 Windy Hill Road -a potential permit application that was avoided
•inquiry re:site at 736 Jerusalem Road.
•Review of FEMA notice for the Walnut Hill Stream area;and correspondence
with Town regarding findings from research of base flood elevation change
implications.
•Response to inquiries and additional review of drainage engineering for site at 29
Gammons Road -a potential permit application that was avoided,but also
involved a concerned abutter,and required work to draft a letter of Stormwater
Agent review comments concerning site drainage issues and proposed mitigation
for the affected stretch of Gammons Road.
•Consulting review of two sites where developers were trying to avoid an
Administrative Review permit.
•Research and response (by email)to an inquiry from Noel Collins (of Stormwater
Advisory Committee)concerning his question on Treats Pond flooding and
drainage issues.
Attended Selectmen's meeting (July 2010)and assisted with Stormwater Bylaw program
report,including memorandum with table and GIS map as summary of Stormwater
Bylaw activity over the past year and since bylaw adoption
Attended other meetings with Town officials regarding program management and Town
questions.
Received and returned phone calls and emails with Commission Chair and members to
discuss various program management issues,including hearing date extensions,and
status of projects.
Reviewed Building Department permits and/or application logs for Stormwater Bylaw
applicability.
Reviewed and scanned to project files various permit application files obtained from the
Cohasset Conservation Commission office,and check history and status of said
applicants'requests,if any,for Certificates of Compliance.
Finalized and issued letters by certified mail to multiple (21)permit holders to request
Certificates of Compliance per the Bylaw ®ulations (per Commission request).
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We would also like to thank our agent Paul Shea and Nancy Noonan the Conservation
Commission Administrative Assistant for all of their guidance during this busy year.We feel
privileged to have their knowledge and support.
David H.Farrag,Chairman
Richard M.Karoff,Vice Chairman
Deborah S.Cook
Venata P.Roebuck
Sarah E.Charron
Edward S.Graham,Jr.
Jack Creighton
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2010 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE FIRE.RESCUE AND EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
I hereby submit the Annual Report for the year ending December 31,2010.
The Fire,Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Department responded to 2086 calls for
service this year.
The Department responded to 1156 fire related incidents:
Building/Structure Fires 24
Outdoor Fires /Illegal Burning 19
Motor Vehicle Crashes 115
Motor Vehicle Fires 2
Hazardous Materials Responses 8
Automatic Fire Alarm Responses 182
Investigations 194
Inspections 329
Downed Power Lines 37
Lockout /Lock-in 17
Assistance 39
Mutual Aid Fire Responses 26
Miscellaneous Responses 179
The Department responded to 930 medical emergencies and transported 736 patients to
hospitals.
Basic Life Support (BLS)Transports 266
Advanced Life Support (ALS)Transports 381
Mutual Aid Ambulance BLS Transports 32
Mutual Aid Ambulance ALS Transports 57
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The following fees were returned to the General Fund:
Ambulance Transport Fees $395,448.00
lOA Permit Fees $8,917.00
Burning Permit Fees $1,470.00
Detail Fees $1,042.01
TOTAL $406,877.01
APPARATUS
The Fire Department is currently operating with the following apparatus:
Engine 1 -1994 Pierce -1,750 Gallons per Minute (G.P.M.)Pumping Engine
Engine 2 -2010 Pierce -1,500 G.P.M.Pumping Engine
Engine 3 -2001 HME/Central States -1,250 G.P.M.Pumping Engine
Ladder 1 -2004 Pierce -105 Foot Aerial Ladder Truck
Squad 1 -2000 Ford -4 wheel drive -500 G.P.M.pump
Ambulance 1 -2008 Ford -E-450 -Ambulance
Ambulance 2 -2001 Ford -E-450 -Ambulance
Car 20 -2009 Ford -4 wheel drive -Incident Command Vehicle
Car 25 -1995 Ford -4 wheel drive -Incident Command Vehicle
Rescue Craft -1993 Avon -14ft,Inflatable Boat with Trailer
In conclusion,I would like to extend to the Citizens of Cohasset,Board of Selectmen,Town
Manager,Department Heads,Members of Town Departments,and all Town Committees my
gratitude and appreciation for their support and assistance.
To the Officers and Firefighters of the Cohasset Fire Department my sincere thanks for your
dedication and consummate professionalism while serving the Town of Cohasset.
Respectfully Submitted,
Robert D.Silvia
Chief of Department
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2010 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 3,Section 2,Paragraph D of the By-laws of the
Town of Cohasset,I hereby submit the Annual Report for the Cohasset Police Department.This
report includes crime/arrest statistical data and fees returned to the general fund from January
1,2010 through December 31,2010.
ANNUAL REPORT
OFFENSES REPORTED TO THE POLICE 2010 STATISTICS
Offense Reported
A&B 16
A&B Domestic 3
A&B on +60/Disabled with Injury 1
A&B on Police Officer 2
A&B on Public Employee 1
A&B with Dangerous Weapon 4
Abuse Prevention Order,Violation 4
Accessory After the Fact 1
Accost/Annoy Person of Opposite Sex 1
Affray 1
Assault 2
Assault to Murder 1
Assault w/Dangerous Weapon 3
Assault w/Dangerous Weapon +60 1
Attempt to Commit Crime 7
B&E Building Daytime for Felony 9
B&E Building Nighttime for Felony 7
B&E for Misdemeanor 2
B&E Motor Vehicle 29
Building,Vandalize '
Burglary 1
Counterfeit Notes 2
Credit Card Fraud Over $250 1
Credit Card,Improper Use Over $250 2
Credit Card,Larceny Of 1
Destruction of Property -$250 8
Destruction of Property +$250 17
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Offense Reported
Disorderly Conduct 5
Disturbing the Peace 4
Door To Door Bylaw Violation 1
Drug/Narcotic Violations 1
Drug Violation near School 1
Drug,Distribute Class D 1
Drug,Obtain By Fraud 1
Drug,Possess Class B 3
Drug,Possess Class D 1
Drug,Possess Class E 2
Drug,Possess To Distribute Class D 2
False Name Given To Police 1
Furnishing Alcohol To Minors 2
Harassment Prevention Order Violation 1
Harassment,Criminal 3
Home Invasion 1
Identity Fraud 5
Indecent A&B on Child under 14 2
Indecent A&B on Person 14 or Over 2
Innkeeper,Defraud,Under $100 1
Keeping a Disorderly House 1
Kidnapping 1
Larceny by Check Over $250 3
Larceny from Building 18
Larceny from Person 2
Larceny from Person +65 1
Larceny Over $250 36
Larceny under $250 29
Leave Scene of Property Damage 21
License Revoked 3
License Suspended,Op MV With 26
Liquor to Person Under 21,Furnish 1
Liquor to Person Under 21,Sell 1
Liquor,Person under 21 Possess 50
Motor Veh,Larceny Of 3
Motor Veh,Malicious Damage To 2
Municipal By-Law Violation 3
Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle 15
OUI Drugs 1
OUI Drugs/Marijuana 1
OUI Drugs,3rd Offense 1
OUI Liquor 12
OUI Liquor,2nd Offense 1
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0^fe"se Reported
OUI Liquor,3rd Offense 1
Police Officer,Impersonate 1
Protective Custody 14
Rape I
Receive Stolen Property -$250 1
Receive Stolen Property +$250 1
Reckless Endangerment of a Child 1
Reckless Operation of Motor Vehicle 4
Resist Arrest 4
Robbery,Unarmed 1
Shoplifting 5
Stop For Police,Fail 1
Tagging Property 2
Telephone Calls,Annoying 6
Threat to Commit Crime 9
Trespass 6
Truck,Larceny From 1
Unlicensed Operation of MV 57
Use MV without Authority 3
Utter False Check 5
Vandalize Property 20
Witness,Intimidate 1
WMS Warrant 19
SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES
Arrests 113
Criminal Complaints Sought 165
Motor Vehicle Accidents Investigated 133
Motor Vehicle Citations Issued 2,401
Parking Tickets Issued 542
Residential &Business Alarms answered 540
Stolen Motor Vehicles Recovered 1
Emergency 9-1-1 calls 2,330
Calls for service 11,995
Special Details 980
Domestic Violence Cases Investigated 19
FID Cards Issued 12
LTC Issued/Renewed 24
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FEES RETURNED TO GENERAL FUND
Parking Fines Issued
Paid Detail Surcharge
Gun License Fees
Soliciting License Fees
Police Report Fees
False Alarm Fees
$17,700.00
$28,104.14
$3,300.00
$225.00
$704.64
$50.00
TOTAL $50,083.78
DEPARTMENT STRENGTH
1 Chief of Police
2 Police Lieutenants
3 Police Sergeants
11 Patrol Officers
2 Permanent Intermittent Officers
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Total
Employees
22 Special Officers
1 Supervisor of Dispatch
4 FT Dispatchers
1 PT Dispatcher
1 Animal Control Officer
1 Administrative Assistant
ACCREDITATION
Accreditation is a self initiated outside assessment of our police department by professionals to
ensure compliance with standards by which to ensure the highest level of service for our
residents.
The department continues to work towards accreditation.To date,approximately 75%of the
work has been completed for certification.Once certification is complete,accreditation will
follow.All of the department's standard operating procedures (SOP's)are in the process of a
total revamp.SOP's having to do with firearms licensing and evidence storage have already
been changed.
DEPARTMENT TRAINING
•All police sergeants have now attended the state mandated (80)hour training program
for police supervisors.
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•A police officer has been certified as a CPR and 1'^responder instructor.This will enable
the department to conduct in-service medical training without having to send officers to
the Plymouth Police Academy on overtime.Training will be accomplished at roll call
during the officer's regular shift.
•A 2"^^firearms instructor has been trained and certified.In past years,Cohasset would
hire a Scituate Police Officer on overtime to assist in training officers at the Boston
Police firing range.Now,with a T"^in-house trainer,Cohasset will have the ability to
utilize the Plymouth County Sheriff's Department's mobile firearms training trailer.This
trailer,which is over (40)feet in length,is a self contained firing range that can be used
to supplement regular firearms training and reduce the need for officers to travel to
distant firing ranges.
•Several members of the department received updated "active shooter"training.This
two-day course prepares personnel to deal with incidents such as school shootings and
armed robberies.We are working towards all officers in the department having
consistent training with regard to "active shooter"situations.
•The state and local police departments continue to evaluate the feasibility of on-line
based in-service training.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Officers continuing with visits to Cohasset High School law classes
Visits to the Recreation Department summer camps
Bike safety rodeo sponsored by the School Department
Police booth at the Cohasset Board of Health's health fair
Visits to the Rotary Club for question and answer sessions
Breakfast with the "Old Goats"club
Cookout with elderly residents sponsored by police union
Home visits with elderly "shut-ins"during heat waves
Cohasset Village "walk and talks"on each shift
Police Explorer Post 383 and "adopt a senior program"
Police Community Liaison Board (PCLB)
Cohasset Day booth
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GRANTS
•Programmed and distributed 14-top tier police portable radios that were received via a
homeland security grant.Value of the radios in excess of $70,000.
•Applied for and received an E-911 grant for reimbursement of dispatch overtime.
$21,932.
•EOPS Traffic Safety Grant $3,600
•Dispatch Equipment Grant.Dispatch computers,$2,270
•Dispatch Training Grant,$7,000
Respectfully submitted,
Mark M.DeLuca,Chief of Police
COHASSET POLICE DEPARTMENT
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2010 ANNUAL REPORT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
GENERAL:
The Department of Public Works is a town service organization responsible for providing
essential services for the citizens of Cohasset.Services provided by this department include
construction,maintenance and repair of streets,sidewalks and storm drainage systems;
maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment;maintenance of parks,cemeteries,athletic
fields and off-street parking facilities;the transfer of public refuse and recyclables;snow
removal and ice control;maintenance and/or removal of town owned trees;filling and
maintenance of the fuel tanks.
In addition to providing routine maintenance throughout the year,the following projects were
completed by or under the direction of the DPW during the last year:
Rebuilt or repaired 24 catch basins.
Cleaned 640 catch basins with the truck basin cleaner and 70 by hand.
Dug out the flapper on Atlantic Avenue 45 times to alleviate flooding.
Rebuilt or replaced 100'offences.
Repaired or replaced berms,aprons and sidewalks at various locations.
Replaced or repaired 43 traffic and street signs and devices.Replaced 80 "STOP"signs to be in
compliance with new Federal Regulations.
In an effort to control algae in Little Harbor,we opened and closed the cat dam gates each
month from April to December.Nine times as requested and
two times for maintenance.
Transferred 1,601 tons of solid waste and 752 tons of C&D.Recycled 512 tons of mixed paper
products,115 tons of scrap metals and cans,61 tons of plastics,148 tons of glass and 750
gallons of waste oil.Over 300 ton of leaves and brush were processed which produced 200 ton
of compost material that was free to residents.Most recyclable totals increased with the
exceptions of metal and paper products.Overall the town's recycling rate is among the highest
in the state.This is something all residents can be proud of due to their recycling habits.
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Cleaned and adjusted the self-regulating tidal gate twice a year as required.
Plowed and/or sanded 41 times.
Removed various dead or diseased trees and planted new trees and shrubs throughout the
town.
Conducted and recorded 42 internments at the various town owned cemeteries.
Held 6 paint collection and brush days for residential brush chipping.
Coordinated Little Harbor paving and drainage with SSRSC.
Paved sections of Sohier,Beechwood and Pond Streets using Chapter 90 State Funding.
Coordinated with the towns'of Hull and Hingham on the Straits Pond Project.
Assisted with site work for the Jacobs Meadow Outfall Project.
Assisted Town Manager with HM Grant proposal for Jerusalem Road @ Bow Street.
Prepared $1,385 million Annual Operating Budget and $75,000 Capital Improvement Program
for Fiscal Year 2011.
The Department of Public Works would like to extend our appreciation to all town employees,
boards and committees for their continued assistance and support during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
Carl A.Sestito
D.P.W.Superintendent
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Sewer Commission 2010 Annual Report
During 2010,the Little Harbor/Atlantic Avenue and Deep Run/Rust Way sewer expansion
projects progressed with the authorization of service connections and the commencement of
private sewer service installation work.In addition,final paving operations continued with
some delays attributed to allowing gas line upgrading and some miscellaneous drainage
improvements to be completed first so as not to disturb new pavement.Completion of the
remaining paving elements is anticipated for the Spring 2011 construction season.
The treatment plant,with the new GE membranes,continued to perform very well and the
High Flow emergency procedures were successfully tested during a spring storm.The Sewer
Commission re-assessed its wastewater system operation strategy in 2010 and decided to
competitively bid the Operational Services for the treatment plant.The primary reason was the
need to get a more favorable operations contract for the town.United Water was chosen to
replace Veolia,N.A.as the Sewer Department contract operator.
The Sewer Commission also began a campaign to replace leaky sewer services through its
Infiltration and Inflow (I/I)Elimination program.Several services around the Jacob's Meadow
and Harbor area were video camera inspected to check pipe condition and degree and location
of defects,especially in flood prone areas where wet weather impacts have been most
pronounced.Four services were replaced in 2010 with pressure class pipe and at least a dozen
more are anticipated for 2011.The new contract operator also has a new obligation in their
contract to clean and video inspect main line piping,which would also commence in 2011,
helping to detect additional I/I influences.
The Sewer Commission issued betterments for the Little Harbor Sewer Expansion project in
accordance with the Town Meeting project approvals.100%of the construction costs
associated with the expansion was allocated to residents at a cost of about $28,000 per
Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU).By the end of 2010,the first full construction season after
project completion,over 170 service connection applications had been filed with the
Commission,representing about 35%of the anticipated new users.With two more
construction seasons anticipated for sewer service construction (2011 and 2012)the
connection process appears to be on track.The Commission anticipates having another Public
Information mailing sent to residents in early 2011 to advise future users of the obligation to
connect under the terms of the Second Amended Final Judgment with the State.To facilitate
the connection process,the Sewer Commission has approved additional licensed Drain Layers
for private residential connections.All Drain Layers were also trained by the E-One Grinder
Pump manufacturer representatives.The Commission also established a manufacturer start-up
program and town sewer service pressure testing program to ensure the quality of the
installation for new users.
A flow meter has been activated in the North Cohasset Sewer District to monitor flows in the
main low pressure sewer connection to Hull.Current flow data continues to be tracked as the
new Deep Run and Rust Way expansion services are being connected.Quarterly reports of flow
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conditions began in 2010 and will continue to be issued to Hingham and Hull as the connection
process continues.Our special thanks to Diane Hindley for her professional support and
constantly cheerful demeanor in her ever-changing and growing job as our Administrative
Assistant.
John Beck,Chairman
Wayne Sawchuk,Vice Chairman
James Dow,Clerk
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REPORT OF THE COHASSET HISTORICAL COMMISSION -2010
The Cohasset Historical Commission submits with pleasure the annual report of projects
worked on during 2010 for the Town of Cohasset.
"Local Historical Commissions are an important part of municipal government in
Massachusetts.We are responsible for community-wide historic preservation planning.
Historical Commissions advise elected officials and other boards on historic preservation issues,
including zoning changes,the re-use of municipally owned historic buildings,and master
planning or preservations of historic landscapes."(from Massachusetts Historical Commission
by-laws summary sheet).This is different from the Cohasset Historical Society,a local non-
profit society,whose mission is to preserve the history of Cohasset.
National Register of Historic Places -The following properties and districts in Cohasset are
listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Caleb Lothrop House,Summer Street (1976)
Government Island Historic District,Lighthouse Lane (1994)
Cohasset Common Historic District (1978,1996)
Josephine M Hagerty House,Atlantic Avenue (1997)
Central Cemetery,Joy Place (2003)
Bates Ship Chandlery/Maritime Museum,Elm Street (2003)
Captain John Wilson House,Elm Street (2003)
Pratt Building,South Main Street (2006)
Many other properties in town are eligible to be listed on the National Register,either
individually or as part of a Historical District.
Inventory Forms -Over 2100 historical properties in Cohasset have been inventoried and forms
placed on file with the Massachusetts Historical Commission.Properties from the late 1600's
through the mid 1900's are listed.All inventory listings can be accessed online through the
Massachusetts Historical Commission website and going to "Search the MACRIS Database."
Copies of the inventory forms are also available at the Paul Pratt Library and at the Historical
Society's Pratt Building.We give special thanks to David Wadsworth for his time and effort in
keeping these files up to date.He is always finding more areas of town which can be
inventoried.
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"State or federally involved"projects -We receive communication concerning any state
projects which may impact a historic area.We were asked to review the plans for the Pilgrim
Bank's move to the old Cohasset Hardware Store.The Bank is very conscious about keeping the
historic integrity of the downtown area and we are pleased with their plans.
Local Involvement -
1.First Parish House Steeple-The First Parish church was approached byT-
Mobile to put an antenna into the spire of the church.As this is the focal point of the National
Register Cohasset Common Historic District,we researched the issue and spoke with the
Cohasset Common Historic District Commission,the Historical Society and other interested
parties.We expressed our concerns on putting a vinyl spire onto a mid-1700 building and the
impact it might have.The Massachusetts Historical Commission granted the church permission
to make the change with certain provisions that the Cohasset Common Historic District
Commission had asked for.
2.Government Island National Register site.This year,2010,celebrated the 150^^
anniversary of the lighting of the granite Minot's Ledge Lighthouse.The Historical Commission
has a vested interest in Government Island and wants to keep this property historically correct.
Thanks to the DPW,the area is cleared of weeds and mowed.We are working on signage for
the site and at the Minot's Ledge Light Replica.We also are looking to develop signage to
emphasize the historic significance of Beacon Rock.
3.During the Cohasset Day,we sold "1-4-3"Minot Light T-shirts,sweatshirts,license
plates and tote bags.We have inventory in both youth and adult sizes.We are revitalizing this
project as the proceeds from these sales are used towards work on Historical Commission
projects..
4.Meeting House Pond -The Commission met with the proponents for the restoration of the
Meeting House Pond,which is part of the Cohasset Common National Historic District.,to go over
the signage which will be at the site.
5.Community Preservation Committee -A portion of the CPA funds are allocated for
historic preservation and a member of our Commission sits on the Community Preservation
Committee.Although it is not mandated that the Historical Commission review proposals
before they go to the CPC,we feel strongly that in order to help maintain the historic integrity
of this town,we need to be involved.
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As the town goes forward,Cohasset Historical Commission feels strongly that we need to be
involved with the long-range planning of our very historic and picturesque town.In order to
look and plan for the future it is necessary to study the past and know where we are coming
from.
We thank the various town departments and committees that have helped and supported our
goals.The Commission meets each month except during July and August.Meeting schedules
are posted on at Town Clerk's office at Town Hall.
Respectfully Submitted,
Rebecca Bates-McArthur,Chairman
David Wadsworth,Secretary
Marilyn Morrison
Nathanial Palmer
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2010 Report for the Committee on Town History
A History-
By vote of town meeting in the midl990's,a committee was established to publish the town's
third narrative history spanning the time frame from 1950 to 2000.
This history titled Narrative History ofCohasset Volume III by Jacqueline Dormitzer was
published in 2001.
Because of the town's support of the project and town subsidies,the committee went on to
republish the previous out-of-print narrative histories,two Dormitzer anthologies,and a
Dormitzer guide book of the town-a total of six titles.
A sub-committee was also formed to provide the Cohasset schools with historical time lines,a
curriculum,and enlarged maps of the town.
The books are sold at wholesale prices to the Cohasset Historical Society,Buttonwood Books,
and are available at the clerk's office.The guide book is available at Barnes and Noble in
Hingham and Fleming's in Cohasset.
All expenditures are covered by our book account as promised to the past boards of selectmen.
Our committee does not have to come before town meeting for additional subsidies in that the
revenues from sales will be used to reprint whichever title needs reprinting.The five titles
published after Volume III was printed were paid for from the sales we generated as well as the
remainder of the original subsidy.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Hamilton,Chair,Committee on Town History
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Annual Report of the Paul Pratt Memorial Library,2010
The activities at the Paul Pratt Memorial Library continued to grow and change with the times
in FY2010.We circulated over 139,000 items last year,6%of which were checked out by
patrons using our self-checkout station.We expanded our resources to include more access to
electronic sources,many of which are available from our web site.Our public computer
terminals are more popular than ever (23,556 sessions),and the hits on our website
(cohassetlibrary.org)reached 2.13 million,up 36%in the past year.
The Children's Program,under the leadership of Children's Librarian Sharon Moody,continues
to attract large numbers;attendance at the 135 story hours,programs and reading groups was
up 9%from last year.For adults,we sponsored 53 events,administered by Reference Librarian
Gayle Walsh,including films,author talks and book discussion groups.The Friends of the
Cohasset Library,chaired by Carolyn Coffey,funded and assisted in staffing most of these
efforts,plus those related to our fourth town wide reading program,"Cohasset Reads
Together."The Friends also funded the second season of the very successful weekly homework
center (helping almost 700 students),the library's senior citizen outreach and museum passes.
They also continue to maintain the beautiful garden that they planted in the island of the
parking lot.
The Cohasset Library Trust,Inc.,established to manage and grow the library's endowment,
added almost $100,000 this year.This included $30,000 of unsolicited gifts and the profit on a
sold-out evening with author Tracy Kidder,celebrating the 2009 gift from the South Shore
Music Circus.The endowment weathered the financial downturn in excellent shape,due in part
to timely changes in portfolio allocations.At the annual meeting in May,Sarah Pease was
elected the new president.
We were pleased to receive several grants this year.The Social Service League awarded the
library $10,000 for its FY2011 Next Chapter program,which will teach participants how to use
technology for work,research,marketing,communication and social networking.The library
continues to benefit from the generosity of the South Shore Music Circus.In FY2010,SSMC
gave the library $5,000 to be put toward the purchase of a second self-checkout station for the
Children's Room.The Net Lender grant was one again awarded to our library,because we
loaned more materials than we borrowed.This will be the last of these grants,due to drastic
cuts in the Commonwealth's budget.
While we were forced to close on Sundays due to budget constraints,our Director and staff
continue to provide an environment that promotes reading,learning and community activities
six days a week.We thank the town and our loyal patrons for their support.
Respectfully submitted,
Stacey Weaver,Chair Marylou Lawrence Sarah Pease
Sheila Evans Roger Lowe Teresa Polhemus
Rodney Hobson Agnes McCann Patience Towie
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Report of the Recreation Commission
It is with distinct pleasure that we report the 2010 activities of the Recreation Commission to
residents.
On July 1^\2010,Jenna McCarthy was hired to replace Michael J.Barra by Town Manager
William Griffin as the Department's Recreation Assistant.
The commission and department appreciated and applauded the efforts of Mike in his short
time here.His technology talents helped transform the department and his supervisory skills
made the Summer Xtreme program a model program in the South Shore.
The department was fortunate to be able to employ Jenna to replace Mike as she brings with
her years of experience working for our neighbor,Scituate Recreation.Jenna furthermore
brings a vast knowledge of the area and very strong office technical skills that have greatly
enhanced the department.
We offer a fully functional website,(www.cohassetrec.com )that allows on-line registrations
which are of benefit to all participants who may register or need to find information on all of
our programs from home,anytime night or day.From July 1^*2009,thru June 30,2010,
$116,165.00 was transacted via on-line 'credit card'registrations.Based on greater familiarity
of residents relative to online registrations,we would anticipate the dollar amount to grow
each year.
We conducted our second annual Recreation Fair on Sunday,March 21,2010.The Recreation
Fair brings together under one roof,a variety of public and private recreational opportunities
and services that are available to Cohasset residents and allows residents to speak directly to
the providers of those services.Further,residents are able to register that day for summer
recreation programs that the department will offer.The Massachusetts Recreation and Park
Association honored the Cohasset Recreation Department with the Community Outreach
Award for our Recreation Fair.The award is given for a "program over and above regular
programming that demonstrates a benefit to the community".The 3'^*^Annual Recreation Fair
will be held on Sunday,March 20*^2011 at the Deer Hill School.
The old Teen Garage is now a fully programmed Recreation Center from which a multitude of
Recreation Department programs are conducted on a year round basis.Dances and private
parties continue to be held at the Center and rental of the facility remains available.
The South Shore Vocational Technical High School project to replace the antiquated heating
system with a full HVAC system was finished and allows us to save money,offer more programs
at the site and saved the town $10,000 in labor.Special thanks to Ken Thayer,Cohasset
Representative to the SSVT School Committee,Scott Anderson from Anderson Fuel,Howie
Mekler from Cohasset Plumbing and Heating,James Clark Electric,Glenn Pratt from Suburban
Contract Cleaning and of course the teachers and students from South Shore Vocational High
School.
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Recreation is a very dynamic discipline and meeting the ever changing needs of residents of all
ages,a challenge.To this end,we offered a number of new services this year including Body
Conditioning programs,Strong Kids,Hershey Track and Field Day,dance classes,guitar lessons,
theater,and lego programs to go along with our popular Summer Xtreme and Playground
Program,trips to Red Sox games.New York City trips,piano lessons,SAT instruction,CPR
classes,and expanded Coast Guard Boating Safety programs and babysitting training.
Our summer concerts on the common series continued to grow this summer and via the
continuing generosity of the South Shore Playhouse Associates and in part from the Cohasset
Cultural Council,a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council,a
state agency,we were able to offer 7 concerts during the summer of 2010.Concerts performed
by a variety of bands are on Thursday nights after the Farmer's Market and we are also
indebted to the following residents and organizations for their contributions to the concert
series:Jim Richardson of MKR Building Solutions,Golden Living Center,Farmers Market,and
the McMorris Family.
November was a busy month for the Department as we hosted the Department's second
annual Used Sports Sale and cosponsored the Thanks-for-giving road race.The Used Sports
Sale gave residents the chance to recycle used equipment and or purchase items such as skates
and skis.The proceeds benefited the Recreation Center.In conjunction with the Clark
Chatterton Memorial Fund Committee the Department organized the Thanksgiving Morning 5 k
Road Race for the second year.360 runners registered for the race and it was a highly
successful run with over 100 more runners from 2009.Special thanks go out to our sponsors
and volunteers.
While Department budget restrictions continue and have become even more curtailing,we are
utilizing our Revolving Account Fund for 100%Self-Supporting services to the maximum.Use of
this Fund not only accounts for all the cost of providing a particular program,but also
contributes a portion of revenue back to the tax payers via deposits in the General Fund of the
Town.
During Fiscal Year 2010,starting July 1,2009 through June 30,2010 the Recreation Commission
produced for the General Fund $92,479.55.Over $12,000.00 was produced for use by the
Commission via grants and matching grant funds and donations.Concurrently,over $85,000.00
was transacted via Revolving Account Funds for 100%Self-Supporting programs via fees
charged participants for a variety of services.Approximately another $120,000.00 was
transacted via other and direct self-supporting financial systems during F.Y.2010,manifesting
over $300,000.00 of recreational services to residents.These figures do not include the
thousands of man-hours that are annually donated by hundreds of residents,in support of a
variety of program operations.
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Municipal recreation is for the benefit of all residents and we continue to direct our efforts
towards assurance of equal access and opportunity to the entire Community.To this end,a
specific and calculated portion of revenue was not collected this year from residents who were
temporarily unable to pay full fee charges for services.We are indebted to the Cohasset Social
Service League for their generous donation and underwriting the fees for those less fortunate.
Programming represents only one aspect of the responsibilities,duties,and functions as
prescribed and conferred upon the Recreation Commission by both Massachusetts General
Laws and By-Laws of the Town.Continuing efforts are focused upon field permitting,
scheduling,upgrading and renovating existing outdoor recreational facilities under jurisdiction
of the Commission.Often times these undertakings are coordinated via a lending of both
public and privately solicited resources and efforts,easing taxpayers'burden.
The seven member,elected board of the Recreation Commissioner's,volunteer their services to
the Town and Department meeting regularly in order to discuss a wide-spectrum of topics
relative to the leisure needs and pursuits of all residents.Further,the Commissioner's establish
policy,and provide Departmental direction,support,and assistance.Each meeting is publicly
posted and residents are cordially invited to attend and participate in any meeting.Essential to
our proper function,and absolutely vital towards success,is the ability to remain responsive to
the dynamic Community needs.We consider your input and feedback our most important
source of guidance.
The Recreation Commission wishes to acknowledge gratitude to the many individuals,civic and
business organizations,school and sport's groups.Town Boards,Committees and Departments
who have lent their support and assistance in our efforts to best serve the recreational and
leisure needs of residents of all ages.While too numerous to mention each by name,none are
forgotten and all are sincerely appreciated and thanked.
Respectfully yours,
James H.Richardson,Chairman
Lillian M.Curley,Vice-Chairperson
Abigail H.Alves,Secretary
Lillian M.Curley
Kathryn C.Lydon
Daniel J.Martin
Roseanne M.McMorris
Maria K.Osborne
James E.Carroll,Jr.,Director
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SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
2010 COHASSET TOWN REPORT
During the 2010 year,the students of the South Shore Regional Vocational Technical School
continue to prosper as productive citizens in their community upon graduation.Over the past
fifty years.South Shore students have been known for their keen sense of and attitude towards
work ethics.As changing demands continue to be placed before our students,it is the duty of
South Shore to provide the best possible vocational education to our students.
On June 11,2010,2 graduates from Cohasset received diplomas and shop certificates at the
South Shore Music Circus.The following students graduated:
Todd Emanuello John Plante
Currently,students from the Town of Cohasset are scheduled to graduate on June 10,2011.
During this upcoming summer,construction work for our new roof and window replacement
will take place.Recently,a contract was signed with Mill City Construction Inc.from Lincoln,
Rhode Island.Upon completion of this estimated three million dollar renovation,we can be
assured that this facility will increase its life expectancy for many years to come.This
renovation project could not have taken place without the positive approval last year,
unanimously,from our eight community members and the support of the Massachusetts
School Building Authority.
The South Shore School District is represented by eight appointed School Committee members
from each town's Selectmen's office:
Gerald Blake,Chairman -Rockland John Manning,Vice Chairman -Scituate
Robert Heywood -Hanover Daniel Salvucci -Whitman
Lenwood Thompson -Abington Robert Molla -Norwell
James Rodick -Hanson Kenneth Thayer -Cohasset
In closing,I would like to say thank you to the residents of Cohasset who continue to support
the mission of vocational education,and especially wish good luck in the future to our
Superintendent,Mr.Charles D.Homer,who will be retiring this June.
Respectfully submitted,
Kenneth E.Thayer
Town Representative
South Shore Regional School District Committee
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Annual Town Report
2010
Cohasset Public Schools
"Continuing the Commitment to Excellence"
I am pleased to present to you the Annual Town Report for 2010 for the Cohasset Public
Schools.
We continue to set high standards to better prepare students to take their place in an ever
changing global economy.Some of the accomplishments of 2010 include:
Cohasset High School ranked 17 out of the 50 best public high schools according to
Boston Magazine this past year.
41 Students at Cohasset High School last year earned the College Board's Advanced
Placement Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on Advanced
Placement exams.
2 New Foreign Language Labs were installed at the Cohasset Middle School and High
School,through the generosity of the Cohasset Education Foundation (CEF).
Virtual High School continues to be offered,increasing elective offerings to our
students,without increasing staff.2011-2012 will be our 5*^year.
District wide recycle program was introduced.In partnership with Waste Management,
this implemented "single stream"recycling technology.
The "Intermediate Learning Center"at Deer Hill School continues to serve our Special
Education students in district.
Laptops were replaced in portable electronic art lab at the High School.
Thin Client PC's (for Deer Hill and Middle School Instruction Labs)were installed.Thin
Client PC's run off 1 main PC,thereby cutting costs dramatically.
Special Education in out of district tuition was offset by $200,522 as a result of FYll
circuit breaker reimbursement.
Girl's hockey came to Cohasset in partnership with Hanover Public Schools.
Global competence program that identifies essential skills for our increasing global
society was implemented.
STEM (Science,Technology,Engineering,Math)Lab for Joseph Osgood School was
opened through the generosity of the Cohasset PSO.
Bullying Prevention Policy/Plan was designed and implemented.
Cohasset Athletic Hall of Fame was initiated to recognize and honor former student
athletes,coaches,teams for their outstanding accomplishments and contributions to
the Cohasset High School Athletic Program.
African Percussion instruments and Orff instruments purchased for Deer Hill School
music program;through the generosity of the Cohasset Education Foundation (CEF).
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The school department is most appreciative of the continued fiscal support of the Cohasset
community especially the generous support of PSO and CEF to expand the use of technology in
the district.As the demand for 21^^century skills increases for our graduates,community
support is needed more than ever.Our children are the future of our community.We hope to
continue to partner with the Cohasset community to meet the educational needs of the
Cohasset school community as we accomplish our mission together to "continue the
commitment to excellence."
Respectfully submitted
Denise M.Walsh,Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Individual building reports for 2009-2010 will follow from the principal of the Joseph Osgood
School,Deer Hill School,and Cohasset Middle-High School
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Annual Town Report
2010
Joseph Osgood School
The year 2010 was a year of exciting initiatives,improved student performance,and continued
professional growth for Osgood faculty and staff.Student enrollment of 429 last year increased
to 444 for the 2010-2011 school year,and we were able to maintain level staffing and services.
Our School Improvement Plan,developed by the Osgood School Council,included goals that
reflect the district mission,"Continuing the Commitment to Excellence."Goals also reflected our
school mission:
The Joseph Osgood School is committed to developing socially and academically
confident individuals by creating a learning environment which encompasses a
research-based curriculum and district wide educational goals.Dedicated teachers,
well-trained staff,and supportive parents foster good citizenship,ethical and
responsible behavior,and global awareness.
In accordance with our mission,a strong partnership between home and school that included
the support of our Parent School Organization (PSO)and Cohasset Education Foundation (CEF),
contributed to the achievement of school goals and marked school improvement.One of our
greatest accomplishments was the creation of a STEM Lab (Science,Technology,Engineering,
Math)for our primary school students.The PSO raised more than $20,000 to increase
opportunities for hands-on learning experiences utilizing technology.The Osgood lab is
equipped with a SMART Board,SMART Table,document camera,digital microscope,and
multiple tools to develop scientific attitudes and skills.Research tells us that at a very young
age,students can develop attitudes and skills that will guide them through future educational
experiences that require problem solving and critical thinking.Students have enjoyed weekly
visits to the STEM Lab where they have participated in engaging,challenging,and highly
motivating activities.Many of our parents have been invited to support learning in the lab by
helping teachers to facilitate learning stations.
Students still enjoy the benefits of our computer lab that was donated by the CEF.In addition to
accessing online tools that support curriculum programs,students enjoyed independent and
group projects that developed beginning research skills.All students in grades one and two
created PowerPoint presentations for parents that integrated content knowledge with
technology in the areas of science and social studies.In the classroom,teachers integrated
technology using Web 2.0 tools for engaging and challenging students and for communicating,
creating,and collaborating.
Other technology tools used in the lab and classrooms to enhance curriculum included
Everyday Math online games,Scott Foresman assessments and phonemic awareness games
and activities,Scott Foresman Leveled Readers,Achieve Now PSP adventures,and the Safari
Montage video library.
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Teachers continued to develop strategies for integrating 21^^century skills in classroom
practices through professional development activities.Activities focused on Global Education,
Life Science,Physical Science,Earth Science,Space,and Technology and Engineering.Our grade
two team participated in a year-long math course.Achieving Math Power,and the 6 +1 Traits
of Writing Program was another area of focus along with Leadership/Assessment Team Data
Analysis and Standards-Based Progress Report Implementation.A revised Bullying Policy and
Prevention and
Intervention Plan were developed thanks to the collaboration of the school community,and all
school staff participated in Bullying Prevention and Intervention Training in accordance with the
new legislation.Additionally,Osgood staff members worked towards aligning Second Step
Curriculum lessons with the new plan.
The Osgood preschool and kindergarten programs having been working towards NAEYC
(National Association for the Education of Young Children)Accreditation,which is a
comprehensive improvement process that focuses on program quality.The preschool and
kindergarten teams met regularly throughout the year to document evidence of how each of 10
program standards and more than 400 criteria are met.Teachers will demonstrate to a visiting
NAEYC team in the spring of 2011 policies,procedures,and practices in the following areas:
Designing Enriched Learning Experiences,Creating Caring Communities for Learning,Using
time,Grouping,and Routines to Achieve Learning Goals,Responding to Children's Interests and
Needs,Making Learning Meaningful for All Children,and Using Instruction to Deepen Children's
Understanding and Build their Skills and Knowledge.The Accreditation Process will assist our
school team in identifying our program's areas of strengths and needs for continuous
improvement.
The year brought significant overall improvement in Grade 2 Stanford Achievement Test scores,
especially in the areas of Language and Math.We have also noted significant improvement in
DIBELS scores.The DIBELS screening assesses core components of early reading such as
Phonemic Awareness,the Alphabetic Principle,and Accuracy and Fluency.For example,in
2007,68%of kindergartners met the end-of-year benchmark in Phoneme Segmentation
Fluency and in 2010,98%of kindergartners met the end-of-year benchmark.In grade one,for
the same measure of phonemic awareness,93%of students met the end-of year benchmark in
2007,and 100%met the benchmark in 2010.Improving Oral Reading Fluency in Grade 2 has
been a goal and a focus of instruction.In 2007,75%of second graders met the end-of-year
benchmark in Oral Reading Fluency,and in 2010,89%of second graders met the benchmark.
The Osgood School continued to enjoy traditional school events that brought families together
and fostered positive home,school,and community relationships.Make a Difference Day,Book
Fairs,the Holiday Concert,Science and Math Night,May Arts Night,the Arbor Day Concert,and
Snapper Sneaker Day were highlights of the school year and were very successful thanks to the
support and collaboration of staff and parents.Curriculum enrichment activities were also
enjoyed by all thanks to the fundraising efforts of the PSO.Parents and teachers worked
together to plan programs that enhanced the curriculum and provided extended learning
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opportunities for students.Curriculum enrichment included activities on our own Nature Trail
where students studied plants and animal habitats with an Audubon naturalist.
We are grateful to Superintendent Dr.Denise Walsh,members of the School Committee,our
parents,and members of the community at large for their continued support of our school and
our programs.This support has resulted in measurable school improvement and meaningful
learning experiences for all!
Respectfully submitted
Janet Sheehan,Principal
Joseph Osgood School
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Annual Town Report
2010
Deer Hill School
As the year 2011 begins,members of the Deer Hill community look forward to another year of
academic engagement,rigor,and relevance,as well as strengthened ties to our community.
Our October enrollment,as of October 1,2010,was 381 students,an increase of just 2 students
from the October report from 2009.As of January,2011,class sizes range from 22 to 25
students,with our largest cohort being our fourth grade,with 149 students.
In June,Ms.Amelia Roche,third grade teacher,returned to her native New Jersey to rejoin her
family.In September,we welcomed Mrs.Maika Massari to the third grade team.We also
welcomed Mrs.Danielle Kent as our new special education teacher in the fourth grade.Mrs.
Karen Murphy,our school nurse,retired in June after 23 years of dedicated service.We were
fortunate to welcome Mrs.Mary Mastromarino to take her place.In December of 2010 we
were heartbroken when Mrs.Jacky Kurtz,our highly esteemed instructional aide and dear
friend,passed away after her battle with cancer.
With the support of our school community,teaching and support staff at Deer Hill School have
enjoyed continuing our commitment to excellence through improved rigor,relevance,and
relationships.Our English Language Arts program has benefited from a second year of
implementation of coordinated,research based practices in word study -namely vocabulary
and spelling.We had a great deal of fun participating in the Annual Readathon,sponsored by
our Deer Hill PSO.Every classroom received the book "Give a Goat"by Jan West Schrock,
courtesy of the Friends of the Cohasset Library,the theme of which was consistent with the
Cohasset Reads Together theme for 2010 -demonstrating compassion and community service.
Our mathematics program has been enhanced by a new supplementary program for our fifth
graders entitled "Hands on Equations."This program effectively demystifies the process of
balancing and reducing equations that include variables -a highly challenging task for many of
our 5^graders!
Our assessment programs have given us valuable information regarding the academic
achievement of our students.As a district,we met our Adequate Yearly Progress ("AYP")for
spring,2010,and,as a school,our aggregate population achieved our AYP target.(Our special
education subgroup did not make AYP this year.)In 2010,once again Deer Hill MCAS scores
were above state average in all three grade levels in all content areas.In grade three,2010
scores reported 80%in Above Proficient or Proficient in Reading and in Mathematics,89%were
either Advanced or Proficient.In grade four,74%of students scored in the Advanced or
Proficient range and 59%of the students scored in either Advanced or Proficient in
Mathematics.In grade five,78%of students scored in the Advanced or Proficient category in
ELA,78%in Mathematics,and 79%in Science and Technology.These scores help us to
understand the relative strengths and weaknesses of our instructional programs,while
providing information regarding individual student growth profiles.
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An important accomplishment this year was the district-wide Bullying Prevention Plan and
Policy.These documents,based on our existing bullying prevention plan and policy,clearly
delineate our school's process for responding to bullying and educating our students to prevent
it from happening in the first place.The plan was developed in the fall of 2010 with input from
teachers,counselors,administrators,and the district's legal counsel.We are currently in our
fourth year of implementing the Steps to Respect Bullying Prevention Curriculum which builds
on the Second Step Pro-Social Skills curriculum implemented for grades K -2 at the Osgood
School.Our Plan and Policy was approved by the Cohasset School Committee in December,
2010,and was submitted on schedule to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education.
Our EMC^program continues and seems to get better every year.This schoolwide enrichment
model,based on the research surrounding gifted and talented education,allows all students to
select an area of enrichment and engage in interest based inquiry for one period a week,often
in multigrade classes.Popular new classes this year included the Stock Market Game,
Documentary,Fantasy Football Teams,Chess,and Cooking.Our Character Education Program
has emphasized the character traits of Self-Reliance,Perseverance,Empathy,and Respect this
year.
We are looking forward to upgrading our technology!Thanks to very generous grand funding
from the Cohasset Education Foundation,("CEF"),the Deer Hill School will acquire a set of LED
computer "notebooks"that will act as a mobile computer lab!
Deer Hill students benefited greatly again this year from a wide variety of enrichment
programs,sponsored by the Deer Hill Parent Student Organization ("PSO").David Zucker
entertained all students with "Poetry in Motion",Tom Waihe of Techsplorations presented the
scientific phenomenon of electricity to the whole school and then followed up with individual
workshops for each 5^^grade class.The Museum of Science brought its traveling Star Lab to
our very own gymnasium!Ben Franklin and Abigail Adams stopped by for a visit and
discussion;the Boston Museum of Science presented its engaging program entitled Wind,
Weather,and Temperature.Astronaut and U.S.Navy Captain Steven Bowen,who grew up in
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Cohasset,visited our school on December 7*^to present a slide show of the space
shuttle and the voyage that he and other astronauts made to the International Space
Center in May of 2010.(Our students were so impressed with Captain Bowen and
learned so much about the space program.)Valerie Tutson,a well known story teller,
visited our fourth grade once again to share in a highly engaging way her stories from
around the world,with an emphasis on African traditions.Our students saw a life-size
version of the Tanglewood Marionettes -Perseus and Medusa -just as they were
completing their unit on Mythology.Finally,our students had the opportunity to see a
program from the Museum of Science entitled "Animal Adaptations"and a program
from Bay Colony Educators entitled "Life in Colonial America."All of these programs
have been carefully researched by teachers and parents for their quality of presentation
as well as their connection to our curriculum.
We continued to enjoy our favorite traditions -the Favorites Arts Night,Spring and
Winter Concerts,5^^grade Promotion Ceremony,Veteran's Day Ceremony,and the
Annual Field Day,to name a few.We are excited to begin a new tradition this month -
an assembly to honor our commitment to a bully-free environment -"Deer Hill Cares"-
with a special tribute to Martin Luther King,Jr.
Finally,our courtyard was given a face lift this fall by the Junior Gardeners,under the
leadership of the Cohasset Community Garden Club.The right side was weeded and
new plants were planted under the apple tree.The left side was cleaned out and bulbs
were planted for the spring.In the place where the birch tree was before it had to come
down is a newly planted Stellar Pink Rutgers Dogwood tree,donated by Chris Kennedy
of Kennedy's Country Gardens in Scituate!Every Junior Gardener had a hand in the
planting of this beautiful tree,which will bloom in mid-summer,followed by dark green
leaves in the summer,and stunning burgundy foliage in the fall.On School Spirit Day in
October,many students and parents volunteered to help plant new daffodils along the
front driveway -we now have over 80 daffodils planted in this area!
Looking forward,we are reminded of our most important task -to ensure that our
students are well on their way to becoming successful graduates -whether it means
embarking on their careers or their college education or both.We are committed to
making sure that,as our students get older,their choices increase in number,their
horizons grow bigger,their interest grows deeper,and they are empowered to take
advantage of all opportunities available to them in the 21^^century.On behalf of the
students and staff of Deer Hill School,we are grateful to our school community and the
Town of Cohasset for supporting us in this important task.
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer deChiara,Ph.D.
Principal
Deer Hill School
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Annual Town Report
2010
Cohasset Middle-High School
Cohasset Middle-High School experienced a number of accomplishments in
2010.The accomplishments included academic successes for our students,as well as
high levels of participation and achievement in co-curricular activities,which led to a top
20 ranking of Massachusetts High Schools by Boston Magazine.The staff,however,
continued to focus on curriculum review and renewal that included an emphasis on the
21^^century skills necessary for our students to remain competitive,data analysis for
improved student achievement,professional development to better meet the academic
needs of all students,and worked to implement a school-wide advisory program to
further support students'personal growth and development.
Throughout 2010,our students continued to distinguish themselves
academically.Cohasset High School was recognized as one of the top performers in the
state for the percentage of students who scored advanced or proficient on our grade 10
MCAS scores for English language arts and mathematics.CHS was further recognized as
a top performer in the state and the nation for the number of students who participated
in Advanced Placement (AP)courses.The school offered credit in ten different
Advanced Placement electives,plus two additional courses offered through our
partnership with Virtual High School,which enabled an AP enrollment of 133 students
taking 226 tests in May of 2010.Results on these AP exams demonstrate the
preparation and success of the students who participated with 174 of the exams
(approximately 78%)were graded to be eligible for college credit.
All 90 members of the Class of 2010 earned competency determinations
according to Department of Education standards,with 64 students recognized as eligible
for Stanley Z.Koplik Certificate of Mastery Award,and 25 members of the class were
recognized as John and Abigail Adams Scholarship Award recipients.Ten members of
the graduating class were recognized as Distinguished Scholars based on the highly
competitive nationally recognized Advanced Placement test results,and were joined by
another 31 students in grades 11 and 12 who earned AP Scholar or AP Scholar with
Honor status.Thirty six graduates were members of the National Honor Society.Our
SAT scores remained highly competitive,supporting 94%of the graduating class who
enrolled in various public and private four-year colleges and another 4%who chose to
attend two-year college or preparatory school for a total of 98%of the Class of 2010
continuing to further their education in some capacity.
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Our students distinguished themselves through their participation in a number
of our extra-curricular activities as well,including athletics,band,chorus,drama,
journalism,student council,and community service.Our programs continued to excel
because of the commitment,dedication,and hard work of our students.Some
examples of this include student artwork displayed in May at the South Shore Art
Center,as well as the prestigious Boston Globe Scholastic Art awards recognition to
Steven Maher,Carii Haggerty,Emily Bertovich,and Alexandra Leger.Additionally,Zoe
Meyers,Alexandra Oremus and Maura Donohue received a Silver Key for their artwork.
Reed Westcott and Alexandra Leger were selected as winners to the state-wide Census
Poster Design Contest.The High School band and chorus traveled to Philadelphia in
May and earned superior and excellent ratings from college and professional judges for
their performance.It is a pleasure to note the success of our students as semi-finalists
at the Massachusetts High School Drama Guild Festival,with their rendition of Check
Please featuring Emily Baumgarten,Zoe Whilton,Bobby Nahill,Greta Shwachman,Tara
Goodwin,Sean MacCarthy,Mark Seraikas,Ian Porter,Billy Mack,Kevin Mack,Natalie
Dignam,and Anya Gruber,and the successful production of our school musical The Wiz
featuring Meghan Burke as Dorothy.
Athletically,in the winter 2010 season the wrestling and girls'basketball teams
qualified for post season tournament play.Jack Murphy surpassed 100 wins in his high
school career,and was a Div.Ill state finalist in wrestling.Cohasset High School won its
third straight league title and second Division IV State Championship in three years in
girls'Basketball.In the spring the boys'and girls'lacrosse teams,boys'and girls'tennis
and the baseball team qualified for post season play.Boys'tennis,baseball,and
lacrosse won South Shore league titles.Tori Lehr won an individual Div.IV state title in
track and field.The boys'lacrosse team earned their third state championship title in 5
years,and on the same evening in June,the baseball team won their state title for the
first time.That meant three state championship teams for Cohasset High School in a
single year.This past fall our boys'and girls'soccer teams and our field hockey and golf
teams participated in the state tournament,with the field hockey and golf teams
winning South Shore League titles.The boys'soccer team reached the south sectional
final.Morgan Grasz earned top medalist honors in the South Shore League
Tournament.Throughout the year a number of students earned league all-star
recognition and others were recognized as Patriot Ledger All-Scholastic for their sport.
Thomas Flibotte,Jack Murphy,Meredith Kelly,Jeff Cavanaro,and Brendan Doonan all
earned All-Scholastic honors for their sports in the Boston Globe or Herald,with Thomas
and Brendan earning further recognition as Players of the Year.Coaches John Levangie,
Pete Afanasiw,and Laura Giuliano were recognized by the Globe as Coach of the Year
for Girls'basketball,baseball,and field hockey respectively.Finally,the Athletic
Program was recognized by the Boston Globe as runner-up for the 2010 Division IV Larry
Ames Award for overall excellence in athletics.
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In June the school bell rang for the last time for Betty Cisneros and Peggy Lee,
who after many years of distinguished service to the Cohasset community chose to
retire and enter a new and exciting stage of life.As a result,staffing changes were made
throughout the summer in preparation for the new school year including 8 new teachers
who come to us with outstanding skills.These new staff members join a faculty that
numbers 65 teachers and 2 assistant principals to serve the student population at the
Middle-High School where there are currently 347 students in the Middle School and a
High School with 370 on its roster.
Teachers at Cohasset Middle-High School in 2010 continued to seek
opportunities for personal and professional growth beyond the classroom.Staff
members have taken on opportunities for professional growth in areas such as co-
teaching,curriculum review and revisions,school safety,bully prevention education,
and growth of the Peer Leadership program.Looking forward,we will explore further
development and implementation of a Global Education Recognition Program,using
data analysis to promote further student achievement beyond proficiency,the
development of school-wide academic,civic and social expectations,the expansion of
technology as a means to enhance instruction and student achievement,and continued
incorporation of 21^^century content and skills necessary for our students to be
successful beyond high school.
Respectfully Submitted
Joel Antolini,Principal
Cohasset Middle-High School
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*Office of**^^L
EMERGENa MANAGEMENT
41 Highland Ave.*Cohasset,Ma 02025
COHASSET
EMERGENCY PLANNING GUIDE
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Life Threatening Emergencies
Fire Department Business Line
Police Department Business Line
911
(781)383-0260
(781)383-1212
Electrical Problems (800)322-3223 National Grid
Fallen Trees,Limbs,etc.(call in this order)
1.(781)783-0273 Department of Public Works
2.(781)383-1212 Police Department
3.(781)383-0260 Fire Department
(78 1)383-0057 Cohasset Water Department
(671)469-2300 Gas -National Grid
(781)740-6635 Aquarian Water (No.Cohasset)
COHASSET EMERGENCY SHELTER
Deer HiU School,208 Sohier Street
*Notice of Shelter Opening will be made by Connect-CTY phone call
Check before coming to shelter with Police at 781-383-1212
COHASSET FAMILY EMERGENCY PLANNING GUIDELINES
During hurricanes,blizzards,or other disasters,you should be prepared to be self-sustaining for 24-36 hours.
To help keep you as safe as possible,check the following and be prepared:
•Working flashlight (extra batteries)
•Portable radio (extra batteries)
•WATD,95.9 FM,Marshfield,MA
or Cable Channel 10 for local
news.
•Three (3)day supply of food and
water
•Propane or charcoal for cooking
Ifyou are evacuating your home during a hurricane:
1
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Turn off oil and gas burners and furnace
2.Cut off water service at meter
Necessary Prescription Drugs
Car gas tank full
Supply of canned goods
First aid supplies
Fresh water in containers
Charge any batteries you may need
Turn off electrical power at main switch
Sectu-e the house when leaving
FAMILY DISASTER PLAN
Discuss the types of hazards that could affect your family.Know your homes vulnerability to
storm surge,flooding or wind.
Locate a safe room or the safest areas in your home for each hurricane hazard.In certain
circumstances the safest areas may not be your home but within your community.
Determine escape routes from your house and places to meet.These shotold be measured in tens
of miles,rather than hundreds of miles.
Have out-of-state friend as a family contact,so all of your family members have a single point of
contact.
Make a plan now for what to do with your pets if you need to evacuate.
Post emergency telephone numbers by your phones and make sure your children know how and
when to call 911.
Stock non-perishable emergency supplies and a disaster supply kit.
Add cell phone numbers to Connect CTY,go to Town website or call 781-353-0666.
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INDEX Page
In Memoriam 4-5
Elected Officials 6-7
Town Officers Appointed By Selectmen 8
Town Officers Appointed by Town Manager 8-12
Boards,Commissions,Committees and Representatives
Appointed by Selectmen 13-18
Appointed by TROIKA 19
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Board of Registrars 20
Board of Selectmen 21-24
Town Counsel 25-27
Town Clerk's Report 28
Special Town Election,January 19,2010 29
Index,Annual Town Meeting,March 27,2010 30
Annual Town Meeting,March 27,2010 31-61
Annual Town Election,April 10,2010 62-64
Index,Special Town Meeting June 14,2010 65
Special Town Meeting,June 14,2010 65-71
State Primary,September 14,2010 72-77
State Election,November 2,2010 78-84
Index,Special Town Meeting,November 15,2010 85
Special Town Meeting,November 15,2010 86-97
Vital Statistics 98
2010 Prospective Juror List 99
FINANCIAL REPORTS
Town Accountant 100-126
Treasurer/Collector 127-139
Board of Assessors 140
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Board of Health 141-144
Plymouth County Mosquito 145-148
Cohasset Elder Affairs 149-150
Cohasset Housing Authority 151-152
Veteran's Agent 153
197
LAND USE CONTROL
Building Department
Planning Board
Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
Conservation Commission
Page
154
155-158
159-160
161-163
PUBLIC SAFETY
Fire Department
Police Department
164-165
166-171
PUBLIC WORKS
Department of Public Works
Sewer Commission
172-173
174-175
GENERAL SERVICES
Historical Commission
Committee on Town History
Paul Pratt Memorial Library
176-178
179
180
RECREATION
Recreation Commission 181-183
EDUCATION
South Shore Regional Vocational Technical School District
Superintendent of Schools
Joseph Osgood School
Deer Hill School
Cohasset Middle-High School
184
185-186
187-189
190-192
193-195
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING GUIDE 196
INDEX 197-198
198
NOTES
199
NOTES
200