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TOWN REPORT
2011
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 31,2011
TOWN OF COHASSET
Incorporated 1770
Population January 2011 —7,846
President of the United States of America
Barack Obama
Massachusetts Senators
Scott P.Brown
John F.Kerry
Tenth Congressional District
Representative William R.Keating
Plymouth and Norfolk 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
Marian C.Atkinson -January 7,2011
Special Needs Teacher -Osgood School
Mildred D.Woomer -February 3,2011
Assistant Librarian Cohasset High School
Mary N."Betty"Grassie -March 29,2011
Cohasset Housing Authority
Robert E.Barrow -June 19,2011
School Custodian
Charles L.Stover -June 21,2011
School System
Harry D.Blair -August 7,2011
Water Department
Harold W.Litchfield -October 28,2011
Highway Surveyor
Department of Public Worker Superintendent
June S.Hubbard -November 5,2011
Library Trustee
Council on Elder Affairs
Helen J.Pratt -November 7,2011
Physical Education Teacher/Coach School System
Hamilton Tewksbury -November 26,2011
Recreation Commission
Government Island Committee
ELECTED OFFICIALS -TOWN OF COHASSET 2011
BOARD OF SELECTMEN -3 YEAR TERM TERM EXPIRES
Edwin G.Carr 2012
Paul E.Carlson 2013
Leland H.Jenkins 2013
Diane M.Kennedy 2014
Frederick Koed 2014
MODERATOR -3 YEAR TERM
DANIELS.Evans 2014
TOWN CLERK -3 YEAR TERM
Carol L St.Pierre 2014
SCHOOL COMMITTEE -3 YEAR TERM
HeleneA.Lieb 2012
Paul J.Schubert 2012
Jeanne M.Astino 2013
Linda A.Snowdale 2013
Paul M.Ognibene 2014
TRUSTEES PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY -3 YEAR TERM
Roger L Lowe 2012
Agnes McCann 2012
Patience G.Towle 2012
Sarah R.Pease 2013
Teresa A.Polhemus 2013
Stacey V.Weaver 2013
Carolyn H.Coffey 2014
Rodney M.Hobson 2014
Marylou Lawrence 2014
ASSESSOR -3 YEAR TERM
Michael C.Patrolia 2012
Elsa Miller 2013
Mary E.Granville 2014
BOARD OF HEALTH -3 YEAR TERM
Margaret S.Chapman 2012
Stephen N.Bobo 2013
Robin M.Lawrence 2014
COHASSET HOUSING AUTHORITY -5 YEAR TERM TERM EXPIRES
Ralph Perroncello 2012
Ann Barrett 2014
Helen C.Nothnagle 2015
Susan L.Sardina 2016
PLANNING BOARD -5 YEAR TER M
Alfred S.Moore 2012
Charles A.Samuelson 2013
Jean M.Healey Dippold (resigned 2/24/11)2014
William J.Hannon (to fill unexpired term)2014
Stuart W.Ivimey 2015
Clark H.Brewer 2016
PLANNING BOARD ASSOCIATE MEMBER -3 YEAR TERM
William J.Hannon (resigned 5/11/11)2013
Judith Kasameyer (appointed 6/21/11 until next ATE)2012
RECREATION COMMISSION -5 YEAR TERM
Lillian Murray Curley 2012
James Richardson 2012
Daniel J.Martin,Sr.2012
Roseanne M.McMorris 2013
Kathryn C.Lydon 2014
Abigail Alves 2015
Maria C.Osborne 2016
SEWER COMMISSIONERS -3 YEAR TERM
John W.Beck 2012
James A.Dow (resigned 7/14/11)2013
Bryan Taylor Baldwin (appointed 8/17/11 until ATE)2012
Wayne Sawchuk 2014
WATER COMMISSIONERS -3 YEAR TERM
Leonora Jenkins (to fill unexpired term)2012
Christopher D.Seebeck 2013
Peter DeCaprio 2014
TOWN OFFICERS APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Town Manager/Chief Procurement Officer
Stephen J.Lombard (Interim),Resigned June 30,2011
Michael J.Coughlin,Jr.Appointed August 1,2011
Town Counsel
Paul R.DeRensis
TOWN OFFICERS APPOINTED BY TOWN MANAGER
ADA Coordinator
Robert M.Egan 2014
Animal Control Officer
Paul Murphy 2014
Assessor/Appraiser
Mary E.Quill
Building Inspector/Zoning Officer
Robert M.Egan 2014
Constable
Maria Plante 2012
D.P.W.Superintendent
Carl A.Sestito
Director of Finance/Town Accountant
John Stanbrook Resigned 10/28/11
Eric Kinsherf,Interim Appointed October 2011
Elder Affairs Director
Coral Grande
Fire Chief
Robert D.Silvia
FIRE DEPARTMENT UNDER CIVIL SERVICE
Randy Belanger
Paul T.Bilodeau
Daniel J.Cunningham
James F.Curley
John J.Dockray
Kevin D.Donovan
Kevin J.Durette
Robert F.Forde
James E.Hall
John W.Haley
John M.Hernan
Jonathan M.Hickey
Frances X.Mahoney,Jr.
Robert R.Martin II
Laura C.Morrison
Robert A.Nadeau
Joseph M.Pergola
Robert F.Protulis
James P.Runey
Daniel N.Smith
Mark H.Trask
Eric Wenzlow
Lieutenant/EMT
Captain/EMT-B
Firefighter/EMT-
Firefighter/EMT-
Lieutenant/EMT
Firefighter/EMT-
Firefighter/EMT-
Firefighter/EMT
Firefighter/EMT-
Firefighter/EMT-
Firefighter/EMT-
Firefighter/EMY-
Captain/EMT-B
Firefighter/EMT-
Firefighter/EMT-
Firefighter/EMT-
Firefighter/EMT-
Lieutenant/EMT
Captain
Firefighter/EMT-
Captain
Lieutenant/EMT
-Paramedic
Paramedic
B
Paramedic
Paramedic
Paramedic
Paramedic
Paramedic
Paramedic
Paramedic
Paramedic
Paramedic
Paramedic
Paramedic
Paramedic
B
Paramedic
B
Resigned 3/31/11
CALL FIREFIGHTERS
Kathleen Adams
Steven Maynard
Thomas McKay
Forest Warden
Robert D.Silvia
Harbormaster
Lorren S.Gibbons
Library Director
Jacqueline Rafferty
Parking Clerk
Jennifer Brennan Oram
Chief of Police
Mark M.DeLuca
Deputy Chief of Police
William P.Quigley Appointed 12/12/11
Lieutenants of Police under Civil Service
Gregory J.Lennon
Sergeants of Police under Civil Service
John C.Conte
Jefferey R.Treanor
Christy J.Tarantino
Garrett A.Hunt Promoted 4/12/11
Patrolmen under Civil Service
Gregg T.Hartnett
Patrick Kenney
Lisa M.Matos
James P.McLean
Patrick W.Reardon
John J.St.Ives
Daniel Williams
Paul M.Wilson
Francis P.Yannuzzi,Jr.
Transferred to Quincy PD 11/1/11
Retired 5/1/11
PERMANENT INTERMITTENT
Brian M.Peebles
Timothy P.Reardon
SPECIAL POLICE OFFICER
Justin O.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
Resigned 7/1/11
Retired 8/1/11
Resigned 10/1/11
Resigned 10/1/11
Resigned 7/1/11
Resigned 10/1/11
Resigned 10/1/11
SPECIAL POLICE OFFICER CONTINUED
Gregory Fall
Andrew J.Ford
Sasha Geddes
Kevin St.Ives
Joseph F.Kintigos,Jr.
Dianne M.Kirkpatrick
Nicholas A.Lancione
Michael J.Lopes
Kelli A.McCarthey
Brian F.Naughton
Brian W.Noonan
Justin Runey
Harrison W.Schmidt
Brendan M.Skerry
John H.Small
Resigned 7/1/11
Resigned 7/1/11
Retired 8/1/11
Plumbing and Gas Inspector
Recreation Director
James E.Carroll,Jr.2014
Sealer of Weights and Measures
Robert M.Egan
2012
Shellfish Deputy
Paul L Pattison,(Constable)
Town Archivist
David H.Wadsworth 2012
Treasurer-Collector
Linda Litchfield
Dan Sullivan,Interim
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BOARDS,COMMISSIONS.COMMITTEES and REPRESENTATIVES
APPOINTED bv the BOARD of SELECTMEN
Cable Advisory Committee
Paul Carlson 2012
Patricia Martin 2012
James Morison 2012
Call Firefighters Committee
Bruce W.Pratt
Robert D.Silvia
Ian R.Fitzpatrick
Richard Bonanno
Cohasset Common Historic District Commission
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 Resigned 6/13/11
D.AlexAdkins 2013
Selene Carlo-Eymer 2013
Sarah Torrey 2013
Douglas Eymer 2014
Susan A.Keene 2014
Juliana C.Tiryaki 2014
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Community Preservation Committe e
Alexander Koines,Conservation Commission 2012
Leland Jenkins,Selectmen 2013
Susan Sardina,Housing Authority
James Bonetti 2014
Margaret Charles 2014
Susan Hoadley 2014
Alfred Moore,Planning Board 2014
Conservation Commission
David H.Farrag 2012
Michael R.Milanoski 2012
Jonathan R.Creighton 2013
Edward Graham 2013
Veneta Roebuck 2013
Alexander C.Koines 2014
Dr.James Marten 2014
James Gilman 2014
Richard M.Karoff (Asociate)
Economic Development Committee
William F.Fitzgerald 2012
Timothy J.O'Brien 2012
Melissa Browne 2013 Resigned 5/23/11
Timothy Chamberlain 2013
Lydia Everett 2013
Peter L.Brown 2014
Darilynn Evans 2014
Elder Affairs,Council On
Marjorie Murphy 2012
John W.Campbell 2012
Anna A.Abbruzzese 2013
James F.Kearney 2013
Edward T.Mulvey 2013
Karen Oronte 2013
Tana Carlson 2014
Elinore Barrett,2014
Dolores A.Roy 2014
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Cohasset Elder Affairs Building Committee
Cora!Grande
Wayne Halverson
Robert C.Hoyler
Glenn Pratt
Wayne Sawchuk
Emergency Management
Glenn A.Pratt,Deputy Director
Fence Viewers
KearinA.Dunn 2011
Glenn A.Pratt 2014
Government Island Advisory Committee
Lorren S.Gibbons-Harbor Master
Constance M.Afshar 2014
Growth and Development Task Force
Clark H.Brewer
Richard W.Swanborg,Jr.
Harbor Committee
Lorren S.Gibbons,(ex-officio)
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
Goerge W.Parks 2013
Grace Evans (Yacht Club Designee)2014
Harbor Health Committee
Noel Collins
Christopher Evans
Paul Figueirdo
Paul Pattison
Karen Quigley
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Harbormaster -Assistant
Robert A.Johnson 2012
Ryan MacDonald 2012
Nicholas Johnson 2012
Alexander London 2012
Kevin Sartori 2012
Historical Commission
Nathaniel Palmer 2011
Rebecca Bates-McArthur 2012
Marilyn M.Morrison 2012
David Wadsworth 2013
Todd Goff 2014
Cohasset Housing Trust
Margaret Charles 2010
Clark Brewer 2010
Stephen Lucitt 2011
Helen (Taffy)Nothnagle 2011 Resigned 1/5/11
Mary E.Grayden 2011
Insurance Advisory Committee
Jane Henderson,Konohasset Clerical Association
Garrett A.Hunt,Local 66 Representative
Patricia Lowery,Teamsters Local No.25
Karen Mclnnis,Cohasset Teachers Association
Kristin Norton,Library Unit
William Quigley,Local 84
Dr.Ann Thomae,PhD,Cohasset Teachers Association
Steve Wigmore,Retiree Representative
Keeper of the Lockup
JohnC.Conte 2012
Keeper of the Town Clock
(1)Vacancy
MBTA Representative
MarkD.Brennan 2014
Metropolitan Area Planning Council
Frederick R.Koed 2014
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Norfolk County Advisory Board
Frederick R.Koed 2012
Open Space Committee
LiamO'Connell 2012
Richard Avery 2013
James (Ted)Carroll 2014
Deborah Shadd 2014
Sandra Durant 2014
Recycling Committee
Sharyn K.Studley
Jean White
Registrars of Voters
Carol L.St.Pierre,Clerk
Margaret R.Charles 2012
Judith Volungis 2013 Resigned 10/24/11
Terese D'Urso 2013
Diane Benson 2014
Senior Center Planning Committee
Joan S.Brown 2012
S.Woodworth Chittick 2012
Diane Karcher 2012
Lynda Mooney 2012
South Shore Recycling Cooperative Committee
MerleS.Brown
Mary Snow 2014
South Shore Regional School District Representative
Kenneth Thayer 2014
Stormwater Advisory Committee
James D.Fitzgerald 2013
Ross W.Rosano 2013
F.Noel Collins 2014
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Town History Committee
Harold E.Coughlin 2012
Nancy Garrison 2012
Julia H.GIeason 2012
James W.Hamilton 2012
Margot Cheel 2013
Jacqueline M.Dormitzer 2013
Ann Pompeo 2013
Ernest Grassey 2014
Veteran's Graves Officer
Joseph R.McElroy Resigned 12/31/11
Veteran Services -Director of
Joseph R.McElroy Resigned 12/31/11
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
Benjamin H.Lacy 2012
Charles Higginson 2013
S.Woodworth Chittick 2014
Peter L Goedecke 2014
Susan Kent,Associate 2013
David McMorris,Associate 2011
Jennifer Oram,Assistant Clerk
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APPOINTED BY THE TROIKA
Advisory Committee
Robert W.Benson 2012
Nancy Adams Roth 2012
Andrew Willard 2012
Christopher Blackburn 2013
Peter Pescatore 2013
Brian Shuell 2013
George W.Chamillard 2014
Thomas Reardon 2014
Anita Walker Jessen 2014
Alternative Energy Committee
Charles M.Bliss 2012
Tanya L Bodell 2012
Marie Caristi-McDonald 2012
John Herth 2012
Rodney Hobson 2012
Congrad Langenhagen 2012
Jeffrey Patterson 2012
Steven Wenner 2012
By-Law Committee
Jacqueline Dormitzer
Agnes McCann
Carol L.St.Pierre,CLERK (ex-officio)
Paul R.DeRensis,ESQ.-TOWN COUNSEL (ex-officio)
Capital Budget Committee
David Bergers 2010
Peter DeCaprio 2012
John Keniley III 2012
Jeffrey S.Smith 2013
Steve Gaumer 2014
Scott Henry (Associate Member)2014
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APPOINTED BY THE TROIKA
Design Review Board
Robert Egan,Building Inspector,ex-officio
John Cavanaro
Margaret Cotter 2013
James Sandell 2013
Martin Nee 2014
Robert Skolnick,Jr.2014
Virginia Norman,(Associate member)2014
Can Tiryaki,(Associate member)2014
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF REGISTRARS
The following elections and town meetings were held:
Special Town Meeting,March 14,2011
Annual Town Meeting,April 30,2011
Annual Town Election,May 7,2011
Special Town Meeting,December 5,2011
The Annual Listing of Persons seventeen years of age and older as per General Laws,Chapter 51,Section
4 was conducted by mail during January.Any citizen of the United States who is a Massachusetts
resident and who will be 18 years old on or before a town meeting or Election Day may register to vote.
There is no waiting period to be eligible to register to vote,if you move,you may register to vote as
soon as you move into your new home.Registration is closed for a brief period before town meeting
and election to allow election officials time to prepare the voting lists.If you register during a "closed"
period,you will be eligible to vote only in later town meeting or elections.You must be registered
twenty days before all primaries and elections,and ten days before a special town meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Margaret Charles,Chairwoman
Carol L.St.Pierre,Clerk
Terese D'Urso
Diane N.Benson
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2011 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
On behalf of the entire Board of Selectmen -Diane Kennedy,Lee Jenkins,Fred Koed,Paul Carlson,and
myself --it has been our pleasure to serve you,the citizens of Cohasset.
The year in review has been a trying time for Cohasset as our government has gone through a variety of
transitions.In the last two years,we have had three Town Managers and just as many finance directors.
The town has also experienced several structural difficulties with our infrastructure which required
investment.We have had to take a hard look at how the town operates and where we can save money.
In government,when challenging circumstances present themselves,the most prudent course of action
most often dictates making difficult decisions.As you know,the Board has had to make several
extremely difficult decisions in recent months.As a result,we believe that our town is stronger and
offers a more positive future for us all.
With reform comes a new,improved way in which this town will be governed.Many of the policies we
have in place are intended to help Cohasset maintain and strengthen its financial position and
governance.
A Balanced Budget:I am pleased to recognize the hard work of our Town Employees,interim Town
Manager Michael Milanoski,the Advisory Committee,Capitol Budget and Budget planning group and
everyone who worked so hard to maintain Cohasset's AA+bond rating and develop a level-funded
budget that will help us to live within our means.
Town Finances:Mary Gallagher serves as Financial Manager,returning to us from Situate where she
experienced tremendous success.Under her guidance,the town will implement new financial policies
and tools,including software,Purchase Orders,payment options,and a new town audit company.We
also present new options to help strengthen our stabilization fund and other funding sources for
maintenance of our town buildings to ensure that financial strain remains in our past and not the a part
of our future.
Little Harbor Sewer Project:Nearly three decades after inception,the town will complete the Little
Harbor Sewer Project.The result will dramatically improve pollution levels in our water bodies and
ecosystems.We thank the more than 350 homes and homeowners in Cohasset who are contributing to
protecting our environment.
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Management of Public Utilities:With newly elected board members in both the water and sewer
enterprises,these committees will present multiple options for successful long-term management of
our town's resources.
New Housing:The Avalon Development project will be completed soon and the Cedarmere
development is under consideration by the Planning Board.Both projects are now ultimately positioned
to grow our local economy and provide diversified housing options in Cohasset.
As we look ahead,we can learn from the challenges we have had in the past.It is with great honor we
present this report for your consideration.
Respectfully yours
Edwin G.Carr ("Ted")
Chairman of the Cohasset Board of Selectmen
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ANNUAL REPORT
REPORT OF TOWN COUNSEL
2011
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,Town Manager employment issues,fuel license questions,
various Town rules and regulations (including new/revised subdivision regulations,common dwelling
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,
the proposed senior center,40B Comprehensive Permit issues,affordable housing issues,Comcast and
Verizon Cable Television licenses,various environmental regulatory issues involving Cat Dam,Treats
Pond,Bound Brook Culvert 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,triathalon issues,cemetery layout issues,and acquisition of watershed
properties to protect the town's water supply.
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.
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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 31,2011,the number of claims and lawsuits in which the Town is a
party total 21 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.
8 Matters involving the Board of Appeals:
Chief Justice Cushing Highway Corporation v.Cohasset Board of Appeals,Mass.Land
Court No.243862.
Morrisseyv.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 M ISC 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.
3 Matters involving the Planning Board :
Cohasset Realty Trust,et al.v.Cohasset Planning Board,Land Court Misc.No.2010-
442981.
GPH Cohasset,LLC,et al.v.Cohasset Planning Board,Land Court 2011 Misc.44618-AHS.
Stop &Shop Supermarket Company,LLC v.Planning Board,Land Court 12 MISC.458902.
3 Matters involving the Sewer Commission:
White,et al.v.Sewer Commissioners of the Town of Cohasset.
Tyler,et al.v.Sewer Commissioners of the Town of Cohasset.
Sturdy v.Sewer Commissioners of the Town of Cohasset.
1 Matter involving the Public Schools:
Barrow v.Town of Cohasset School Department,Norfolk Superior Court,C.A.No.11-
00321.
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1 Matter involving the Police Department:
Cohasset Police Union,NEPBA Local 66 and Town of Cohasset,American Arbitration
Association #11 390 02308 10.
1 Matter involving the Conservation Commission:
Quigley,et al.v.Town of Cohasset,Mass DEP Wetlands File No.SE13-1040 (Cat Dam)
3 Claims pending:
Board of Health v.Wilmarc Charles.
Nisbit v.Cohasset Recreation Commission.
Graziano v.Cohasset DPW.
Respectfully submitted,
Paul R.DeRensis
TOWN COUNSEL
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REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK
2011
As the year 2011 comes to a close,I respectfully submit my first annual report as Town Clerk.On May
7th my predecessor Town Clerk Marion Douglas retired.At this time,I would like to take the
opportunity to thank her for her many years of service to the town.Her professionalism and dedication
was truly appreciated and I wish her the best.Elizabeth Anderson filled the position of assistant town
clerk.
The first phase of the Vitals Information Partnership (VIP)a web-based vitals registration and statistics
systems for births was implemented in February.Clerks throughout the Commonwealth are able to
register,amend,issue and enter new and delayed birth certificates.
We received funding from Community Preservation at the Annual Town Meeting for additional
restoration and shelving for the two vaults at town hall.Systematics,a company on the state contract
list,installed mobile shelving in December.We obtained 40 percent more storage space.
In June the Local Election Districts Review Commission (LE.D.R.C.)accepted our precinct boundaries.
The 2010 Federal census data did show population shifts between precincts but it was within the
allowable plus/minus of the accepted 5%.This allows our current precincts to remain in effect until the
next federal census in 2020.The dividing line starts at the Hingham town line on North Main Street.
The center of the street divides the precincts and continues to South Main to the Scituate town line.
Precinct 1 includes all the even numbered houses on North and South Main Streets and all streets to the
ocean side of these streets.Precinct 2 includes all the odd numbered houses on North and South Main
Streets and all streets to the west side of these streets.
Massachusetts lost one of its 10 congressional districts after the state's population growth in the most
recent U.S.Census failed to match the growth of other states.Cohasset will move from the 10th
congressional district to the new 8th district which will go into effect in January 2013.
I would like to extend my appreciation to the citizens of Cohasset,town officials,department heads,
boards,committees and town personnel for their assistance and support during the year.Special thanks
to my assistant Beth Anderson.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol L.St.Pierre
Town Clerk
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SPECIAL TOWN MEETING.MONDAY,MARCH 14,2011
At the Special Town Meeting held on Monday,March 14,2011 at the Cohasset High School Auditorium
the following article was contained in the warrant and acted upon as follows.
Checkers sworn in by the Town Clerk,Marion L.Douglas at 6:30 p.m.were Carol St.Pierre,Debra
Krupczak,Sandra Murray,and Katherine Whitley.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 for Precinct 1 -102 and Precinct 2-99 for a
grand total of 201.
Members of the meeting called the pledge of allegiance.
It was 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:Transfer of Funds
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,or transfer from available funds a sum of money
for the purpose of funding the FY2010 deficit in the Water Enterprise Budget as identified in the
Melanson Heath Company audit report dated January 24,2011,or to do or act in any manner relative
thereto.
Moved that the sum of Two Hundred Sixty Five Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Seven Dollars and Fifty
Five cents ($265,967.55)be hereby transferred from the Stabilization Fund in the Treasury of the Town
to the Water Enterprise budget voted pursuant to Article 4 of the June 14,2010 Special Town Meeting,
as an additional revenue source,for the purpose of funding the FY2010 deficit in the Water Enterprise
Budget as identified in the Melanson Heath Company Audit Report dated January 24,2011.
A 2/3's vote is required.Motion was adopted by the required 2/3's.Seven voters questioned the
Moderator's decision.Hand count was taken.Yes 143;No 29.
Motion is adopted by the required 2/3's.
It was moved and seconded that this Special Town Meeting be dissolved at 7:35 p.m.
A True Record,ATTEST:
Marion L.Douglas,
Town Clerk
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Index -Annual Town Meeting,April 30,2011
1.Annual Town Report.Adopted.
2.Report of Committees.Indefinitely postponed.
3.Operating Budget.Adopted by required 2/3's.
4.Union Contracts.Adopted.
5.Capital Stabilization Fund.Adopted.
6.Capital Improvements Budget.Adopted.
7.Community Preservation Committee
a.Subaccounts.Adopted unanimously
b.Debt Service,Article 12,Annual Town meeting 2004.Adopted unanimously.
c.Rehabilitation &restoration of town archives &shelving.Adopted,unanimously.
d.Rehabilitate &restore roof of Paul Pratt Memorial Library.Adopted unanimously.
8.Unpaid bills from previous years.Adopted unanimously.
9.Release of Sewer Easements.Adopted unanimously.
10.Supplemental Appropriations for Fiscal 2011.Adopted.
11.Sewer Enterprise Fund Transfer.Adopted unanimously.
12.Post-retirement health insurance liability stabilization fund.Indefinitely postponed.
13.Amendment to tax exemption for seniors.Adopted unanimously.
14.Overlay transfer.Adopted unanimously.
15.Community septic program.Adopted by the required 2/3's.
16.Senior Center lease agreement.Adopted unanimously.
17.General bylaw amendment -date for annual town meeting.Adopted unanimously.
18.General bylaw amendment -no mailing of special town meeting warrant.Motion defeated.
19.Amend zoning map.Adopted unanimously.
20.Amend Section 2:definitions Zoning Bylaw.Indefinitely postponed.
21.Amend Wind Energy Conservation Facility Bylaw.Adopted.
22.Citizen's petition remove parcel from Village Business District and establish as Residence A
District.Indefinitely postponed.
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING -APRIL 30,2011
At the Annual Town Meeting held on Saturday,April 30,2011 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.m.were Carol St Pierre,Sandra
Murray,Abigail Alves,Katherine Whitley and Deborah Protulis.Tellers were appointed and sworn in by
the Moderator,Daniel Evans.
The Moderator called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.and a quorum of 100 was present at that time.
The registered voters checked in on the voting list totaled .Precinct 1 -110 voters and precinct 2 -77.
Citizens recited the pledge of allegiance.
Voted unanimously to dispense with the reading of the call of the Meeting and Return of Service having
been examined by the Moderator and found to be in order.
Article 1:Annual Town Report
To act upon the reports of the various Town Officers as printed in the Annual Town Report for 2010,or
take any other action related thereto.
MOVED that the reports of the various Town Officers as printed in the Annual Town Report for 2010 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,or take any other action
related thereto.
MOVED that the 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
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Town Departments,including the enterprise funds for the Water Department and Sewer Department,
for the ensuing fiscal year,or to take any other action related thereto.
APPENDIX A -FISCAL 2012 OPERATING BUDGET
FISCAL
2009
FISCAL
2010
FISCAL
2011
FISCAL
2012
FISCAL
2012
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 61,450 61,450 61,300 61,300 61,300
Total $66,950 $66,950 $66,800 $66,800 $66,800
Town Manager
Personal Services 319,158 317,636 322,130 322,799 327,161
General Expenses 41,500 43,400 33,400 36,300 36,300
Total $360,658 $361,036 $355,530 $359,099 $363,461
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 132,801 130,383 133,331 128,622 128,045
General Expenses 29,193 29,193 32,398 32,398 39,898
Total $161,994 $159,576 $165,729 $161,020 $167,943
Board of Assessors
Personal Expenses 159,382 163,193 169,476 162,819 163,521
General Expenses 33,780 29,680 24,780 29,580 29,180
Total $193,162 $192,873 $194,256 $192,399 $192,701
Treasurer/Collector
Personal Expenses 160,428 163,717 156,704 160,070 161,499
General Expenses 38,865 36,665 39,165 39,165 39,165
Total $199,293 $200,382 $195,869 $199,235 $200,664
Legal Services
Town Counsel Services 225,000 160,000 220,000 200,000 200,000
Total $225,000 $160,000 $220,000 $200,000 $200,000
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Town Clerk
Personal Services 82,027 76.439 81,262 77,360 78,698
General Expenses 8,890 8,825 10,494 8.925 8,925
Total $90,917 $85,264 $91,756 $86,285 $87,623
Conservation Commission
General Expenses 31,260 29,697 29,697 30.000 30,000
Total $31,260 $29,697 $29,697 $30,000 $30,000
Planning Board
Personal Services 54,542 54,795 55,342 55,342 55,554
General Expenses 14.750 11,034 10,487 16,387 11,387
Total $69,292 $65,829 $65,829 $71,729 $66,941
Zoning Board of Appeals
General Expenses 2,260 2,135 1,560 1,560 1,560
Total $2,260 $2,135 $1,560 $1,560 $1,560
Town Reports
General Expenses 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000
Total $13,000 $13,000 $13,000 $13,000 $13,000
Parking Clerk
General Expenses 1,200 1,200
Total $1,200 $1,200 $0 $0 so
Unclassified
Audit of Accounts 1 2,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 17,500
S.S.Coalition 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,500
Water Purchase 30,000 30,000 25,000 25,000 50,000
Hingham Water
Fire Protection Fee
Regional Emergency Cont Ctr
17,210
247,000
160,000
Total $46,000 $46,000 $41,000 $510,710 $496,210
ADMINISTRATIVE TOTAL $1,561,904 $1,484,860 $1,541,944 $1,992,755 $1,987,821
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PUBLIC SAFETY
Police Department
Personal Services 1,538,923 1,541,526 1,559,975 1.598,964 1,379,115
Overtime 290,000 225,000 285,000 397,000 350,000
General Expenses 110,200 105,200 105,200 150,850 138,300
Total $1,939,123 $1,871,726 $1,950,175 $2,146,814 $1,867,415
Fire Department
Personal Services
Overtime
1,435,258
212,180
1,529,749
200,200
1,517,798
215,000
1,591,111
216,427
1,593,430
216,427
General Expenses 195,710 196,560 196,560 195,750 195,750
Hydrant Services 17,120 17,120 264,120
Total $1,860,268 $1,943,629 $2,193,568 $2,003,288 $2,005,607
Building Commissioner
Personal Services 73,909 74,109 75,572 75,572 77,137
General Expenses 4,700 4,700 4,700 5,250 5,250
Total $78,609 $78,809 $80,272 $80,822 $82,387
Gas &Plumbing Inspector
General Expenses 9,500 9,500 9,500 9,500 9,500
Total $9,500 $9,500 $9,500 $9,500 $9,500
Weights &Measures
Personal Services 2,758 2,758 2,813 2,813 2,870
General Expenses 200 200 200 200
Total $2,758 $2,958 $3,013 $3,013 $3,070
Wiring Inspector
General Expenses 18,014 18,014 18,332 19,732 19,732
Total $18,014 $18,014 $18,332 $19,732 $19,732
Civil Defense
Salaries &Expenses 5,350 5,100 5,100 5,350 5,350
Total $5,350 $5,100 $5,100 $5,350 $5,350
Harbormaster
Personal Services 65,905 67,136 68,479 68,829 70,200
General Expenses 7,900 7,900 7,900 14,400 14,400
Total $73,805 $75,036 $76,379 $83,229 $84,600
Shellfish
Personal Services 500 475 475 475 475
Total $500 $475 $475 $475 $475
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PUBLIC SAFETY TOTAL $3,987,927 $4,005,247 $4,336,814 $4,352,223 $4,078,136
EDUCATION
Cohassct Schools
Salaries &Expenses 14,316.397 14,713.000 15.034,478 15,732,294 15,402,478
Total 14,316,397 14,713,000 15,034,478 15,732,294 $15,402,478
South Shore VocTech
Vocational Assessment 133,028 75.529 74.461 74,461 45,106
Total $133,028 $75,529 $74,461 $74,461 $45,106
EDUCATION TOTAL $14,449,425 $14,788,529 $15,108,939 $15,806,755 $15,477,584
PUBLIC WORKS/FACILITIES
Department of Public Works
Personal Services 769,970 767,822 777,927 778,767 792,618
General Expenses 197,590 202,850 205,100 205,100 205,100
Other Appropriations 433,110 413,800 368,000 388,000 388,000
Total $1,400,670 $1,384,472 $1,351,027 $1,371,867 $1,385,718
Snow &Ice
General Expenses 76,000 100,000 125,000 125,000 125,000
Total $76,000 $100,000 $125,000 $125,000 $125,000
Street Lighting
General Expenses 70,000 70,000 80,000 80,000 80,000
Total $70,000 $70,000 $80,000 $80,000 $80,000
Building Maintenance
Personal Services 260,227 248,690 254,500 390,594 267,183
General Expenses 357,300 348,300 347,300 370,800 343,800
Total $617,527 $596,990 $601,800 $761,394 $610,983
DPW/FACILITIES TOTAL $2,164,197 $2,151,462 $2,157,827 $2,338,261 $2,201,701
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HEALTH &WELFARE
Board of Health
Personal Services 129,782 124,585 127,066 129,597 129,597
General Expenses 6,150 4,600 4,550 4,550 4,550
Total $135,932 $129,185 $131,616 $134,147 $134,147
Elder Affairs
Personal Services 158,149 158,149 161,135 163,874 164,360
General Expenses 38,400 34,350 34,350 34,350 20,350
Total $196,549 $192,499 $195,485 $198,224 $184,710
Veterans Services
Personal Services 1,600
General Expenses 100 1,700 16,700 39,200 39,200
Total $1,700 $1,700 $16,700 $39,200 $39,200
Health &Welfare TOTAL $334,181 $323,384 $343,801 $371,571 $358,057
CULTURE &RECREATION
Library Services
Personal Services 398,085 395,083 398,027 397,279 398,729
General Expenses 98,104 88,410 88,410 92,163 88,163
Total $496,189 $483,493 $486,437 $489,442 $486,892
Recreation
Personal Services 126,695 123,293 125,049 125,049 126,394
General Expenses 5,905 2,677 2,677 2,677 2,677
Total $132,600 $125,970 $127,726 $127,726 $129,071
Common Historical Commission
General Expenses 100 100 50 50 50
Total $100 $100 $50 $50 $50
Historical Preservation
Personal Services 800 800 800 800 800
General Expenses 100 100 100 100 100
Total $900 $900 $900 $900 $900
Celebrations
General Expenses 5,000 5,000 2,500 2,500 2,500
Total $5,000 $5,000 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500
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CULTURAL &REC.TOTAL $634,789 $615,463 $617,613 $620,618 $619,413
DEBT SERVICE
Non-Excluded Principle &Int.1.766.545 1,532,996 1 ,342,042 1,026,178 1.026,178
Excluded Principle &Interest 2,494,281 2,451,923 2,384,335 2,308,725 2,308,725
Cap Stab.Principle &Interest 107,804 254,359 222,709 222,709
CPC Principle &Interest 35,838 35,838
DEBT SERVICE TOTAL $4,260,826 $4,092,723 $3,980,736 $3,593,450 $3,593,450
BENEFITS &INSURANCE
Pensions
County Assessment 1,123,165 1.224,487 1,270,561 1,334,000 1,323,182
Total $1,123,165 $1,224,487 $1,270,561 $1,334,000 $1,323,182
Worker's Compensation
General Expenses 92.000 92,000 92,000 121,250 1 12,000
Total $92,000 $92,000 $92,000 $121,250 $112,000
Unemployment
General Expenses 40,000 5,000 10.000 10,000 10,000
Total $40,000 $5,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000
Health Insurance
General Expenses 2,580,000 2,786.400 2,726,400 3,135,360 3,135,360
Total $2,580,000 $2,786,400 $2,726,400 $3,135,360 $3,135,360
Life Insurance
General Expenses 9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000
Total $9,000 $9,000 $9,000 $9,000 $9,000
Medicare
General Expenses 226,000 237,300 249,300 257,000 257,000
Total $226,000 237,300 $249,300 $257,000 $257,000
Property &Liability Insurance
General Expenses 236,000 23 1 ,000 221,000 237,900 247,150
Total $236,000 $231,000 $221,000 $237,900 $247,150
Benefits &Insurance TOTAL $4,306,165 $4,585,187 $4,578,261 $5,104,510 $5,093,692
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GENERAL FUND GRAND
TOTAL
S3 1,699,414 $32,046,855 $32,665,935 $34,180,143 $33,379,854
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Sewer Enterprise
Personnel Expenses
General Expenses
14,012
775,941
34,904
992,350
36,800
1,065,600
36,800
1,803,412
36,800
1,803,412
Depreciation/Capital 127,419 165,000 90,000 90,000
Indirect Expenses 44,347 48,366 53,850 65,096 65,096
Debt Service 60,137 73,725 1,116,535 997,174 997,174
Sewer Enterprise Total $1,021,856 $1,314,345 $2,272,785 $2,992,482 $2,992,482
Water Enterprise Fund
General Expenses 1,236,100 1,722,600 1,695,200 1,760,672 1,760,672
Other appropriations 32,000 32,000 32,000 121,750 121,750
Debt Service 2,170,443 2,695,903 2,916,437 2,851,075 2,851,075
Water Enterprise Total $3,438,543 $4,450,503 $4,643,637 $4,733,497 4,733,497
ENTERPRISE FUNDS TOTAL $4,460,399 $5,764,848 $6,916,422 $7,725,979 $7,725,979
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APPENDIX B -COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULES
PAY
GROUP
POSITIONS
AUTHORIZED HOURS
Schedule 1 -Regular Employees
Board of Assessors
Deputy Assessor/Appraiser
Assistant Assessor
Administrative Assistant
Contract
I
G
40
35
32.5
Building Department
Building Commissioner Zoning Officer
Clerk
Contract
F
40
4
Civilian Dispatch
Communications Supervisor
Lead Dispatcher
Dispatcher (FT)
Dispatcher (PT)
Conservation Commission
Administrative Assistant
Contract 40
40
40
24
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 40
I 1 28
G 1 19
G 1 18
F 1 19
F 2 4
Contract 1 40
G 2 40
F 1 40
F 1 19
Contract 1 40
FS-13 4 42
FS-12 4 42
FS-11 14 42
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Harbor Department
Harbormaster Contract 40
Board of Health
Health Agent
Administrator
Library
Chief Librarian
Staff Librarian
Staff Librarian
Library Assistant
Library Assistant
Library Technician
Library Technician
Library Technician
Library Technician
Administrative Assistant
Contract 1 12
Contract 1 40
Contract 1 40
1 35
1 31
1 37.5
1 35
1 29
1 22
2 21
2 20
1 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
Contract 1 40
PS-11 2 37.5
PS-11 3 37.5
PS -09 12 37.5
H 1 40
Contract 1 40
K 1 40
I 3 40
G 4 40
F 3 40
F 1 40
F 1 40
G 1 35
Recreation
Director Contract 40
Board of Selectmen
Administrative Assistant
Secretary/Receptionist
Sewer Department
Administrative Assistant
40
24
40
37
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 1 40
I 1 40
G 1 32.5
Schedule la -Elected Employees
Town Clerk $66.9 1
2
Clerk,Board of Registrars $329
Moderator $1
Board of Selectmen:
Chair $1,500
Members (4)at $1,000 $4,000
Board of Assessors
Chair $1 ,300
Members (2)at $1,200 $2,400
Schedule 2a -Part Time Positions Annual
Veterans'Agent $1,600
Member,Board of Registrars $326
Sealer of Weights and Measurers $2,758
Town Archivist $600
Director of Emergency Management $350
Assistant Director of Emergency Management $100
Shellfish Constable $500
Animal Control Officer $12,000
Keeper of the Town Clock S100
Keeper of the Town Pump $100
Schedule 2b -Part Time Positions Hourly
Assistant Harbor Master $13.11
Casual Labor $8.00
Election Officers $12.00
Election Clerk $12.00
Election Warden $12.00
Summer Patrolman $14.32
Police Matron $13.00
Deputy Building Inspector (H-Min)$18.46
Library Pages $8.00
Recording Secretary $13.58
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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 2012 -2%
Grade Step 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th
A Hourly 11.21 11.84 12.48 13.13 13.76 14.41 15.07
35 Hrs.392.34 414.48 436.97 459.46 481.59 504.44 527.29
40Hrs.448.39 473.69 499.39 525.10 550.39 576.50 602.62
B Hourly 12.11 12.80 13.50 14.19 14.83 15.52 16.24
35 Hrs.423.76 448.04 472.67 496.59 519.08 543.35 568.34
40 Hrs.484.30 512.04 540.19 567.53 593.23 620.98 649.54
C Hourly 13.12 13.81 14.55 15.26 16.03 16.81 17.56
35 Hrs.459.10 483.38 509.08 534.07 561.20 588.34 614.75
40 Hrs.524.69 552.43 581.81 610.37 641.38 672.38 702.58
D Hourly 14.13 14.96 15.72 16.54 17.36 18.16 18.98
35 Hrs.494.45 523.72 550.14 579.05 607.61 635.46 664.38
40 Hrs.565.08 598.54 628.73 661.78 694.42 726.24 759.29
E Hourly 15.24 16.15 16.97 17.85 18.72 19.61 20.49
35 Hrs.533.36 565.13 594.05 624.75 655.10 686.51 717.21
40 Hrs.609.95 645.86 678.91 714.00 748.68 784.58 819.67
F Hourly 16.46 17.41 18.33 19.23 20.21 21.17 22.10
35 Hrs.576.20 609.40 641.53 672.95 707.22 740.78 773.62
40 Hrs.658.51 696.46 733.18 769.08 808.25 846.60 884.14
G Hourly 17.80 18.79 19.82 20.82 21.83 22.80 23.84
35 Hrs.622.97 657.59 693.65 728.64 763.98 797.90 834.31
40 Hrs.711.96 751.54 792.74 832.73 873.12 911.88 953.50
H Hourly 19.21 20.30 21.39 22.50 23.56 24.64 25.77
35 Hrs.672.73 710.43 748.63 787.54 824.67 862.51 901.78
40 Hrs.768.26 811.92 855.58 900.05 942.48 985.73 1,030.6
1 Hourly 20.76 21.91 23.10 24.28 25.45 26.63 27.83
35 Hrs.726.50 766.84 808.61 849.66 890.72 923.13 973.90
40 Hrs.830.28 876.38 924.12 971.04 1,017.96 1,065.29 1,113.0
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Hourly 22.40 23.64 24.93 26.17 27.52 28.78 30.08
35 Hrs.783.97 827.53 872.51 916.06 963.19 1,007.45 1,052.79
40 Hrs.895.97 945.74 997.15 1,046.93 1,100.78 1,151,38 1,203.19
Hourly 24.20 25.54 26.96 28.32 29.68 31.07 32.47
35 Hrs.847.16 893.93 943.55 991.03 1,038.87 1,087.42 1,136.33
40 Hrs.968.18 1,021.63 1,078.34 1,132.61 1,187.28 1,242.77 1,298.66
M
N
Hourly 26.14 27.65 29.14 30.63 32.10 33.55 35.04
35 Hrs.914.99 967.83 1,019.95 1,072.07 1,123.48 1,174.17 1,226.30
40 Hrs.1,045.70 1,106.09 1,165.66 1,225.22 1,283.98 1,341.91 1,401.48
Hourly 28.26 29.81 31.42 33.04 34.65 36.26 37.89
35 Hrs.989.25 1,043.51 1,099.56 1,156.32 1,212.73 1,269.14 1,326.26
40 Hrs.1,130.57 1,192.58 1,256.64 1,321.51 1,385.98 1,450.44 1,515.72
Hourly 30.48 32.21 33.95 35.64 37.40 39.13 40.89
35 Hrs.1,066.72 1,127.41 1,188.10 1,247.36 1,309.12 1,369.45 1,431.21
40 Hrs.1,219.10 1,288.46 1,357.82 1,422.55 1,496.14 1,565.09 1,635.67
Hourly 32.95 34.79 36.69 38.58 40.43 42.29 44.19
35 Hrs.1,153.11 1,217.73 1,284.13 1,350.17 1,415.15 1,480.12 1,546.52
40 Hrs.1,317.84 1,391.69 1,467.58 1,543.06 1,617.31 1.691.57 1,767.42
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Moved that $33,379,854.00 be appropriated for Fiscal Year 2012 Annual Town Budget to be allotted as
follows $78,767.00 for Salaries of elected Town officials consisting of the Town Clerk $68,250;Board of
Registrars 4 @ $329,$1,316;Moderator $1;Selectmen,Chairman $1,500;4 @ $1,000,$4,000;Board of
Assessors,Chairman $1,300;members 2 @ $1,200,$2,400;and the remaining $33,301,087.00 for
Personal Services,Expenses and Capital Outlays,Principal and Interest on Maturing Debt;and other
charges for various departments as recommended for purposes set forth in Appendix A of the Warrant
for the 2011 Annual Town Warrant a copy of which Appendices are incorporated here by reference,and
to meet the appropriations the following transfers are made:
$222,709 from Capital Stabilization Fund
$121,750 from Water revenues
$65,096 from Sewer Revenues
$60,894 from School Construction Surplus Fund to Exempt Debt
Budget for FY12
$5,000 from Wetlands Fund
And $32,904,405.00 is raised and appropriated from taxation and other general revenues of the Town;
and further that the Salary Rate and Schedule as printed in the Warrant and shown in Appendix B be
adopted:
And further for the Enterprise Funds move that the Town vote to appropriate the following sums of
monies as presented at this meeting in Appendix A:
(1)Appropriate $4,733,497.00 to defray the expenses of the Water Enterprise Fund,and to meet
this appropriation,the sum of $4,733,497.00 to be provided from the revenues of the Water Enterprise
Fund
(2)Appropriate $2,992,482.00 to defray the expenses of the Sewer Enterprise Fund,and to meet
this appropriation,the sum of $2,992,482.00 to be provided from the revenues of the Sewer Enterprise
Fund.
A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted by the required 2/3's.
Article 4:Union Contracts
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 FY12 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,the Library employees represented by SEIU Local 888,Clerical employees represented by
SEIU Local 888,and Cohasset Police Lieutenant's Association represented by Local 84 in accordance with
Chapter 150E of the General laws,or take any other action related thereto.
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Moved that fifty-seven thousand one hundred forty-nine dollars ($57,149)be raised and appropriated
from the FY2012 tax levy and other general revenues of the town,to fund the FY12 cost items of a
collective bargaining agreement between the Town,represented by the Board of Selectmen,and the
Fire Department,employees represented by Cohasset Permanent Firefighters Local 2804,the Library
employees,represented by SEIU Local 888;clerical employees,represented by SEIU Local 888,and
Cohasset Police Lieutenant's Association,represented by Local 84,in accordance with Chapter 150E of
the Massachusetts General Laws.
Motion adopted.
Article 5: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,
or to take any other action related thereto.
Moved that the sum of five hundred thirteen thousand eight hundred seventy-six dollars and forty-six
cents ($513,876.46)be appropriated for deposit into the Capital Stabilization Fund;and to meet this
appropriation four hundred eighty thousand dollars ($480,000)be raised and appropriated from
taxation and other general revenues of the Town and sum of thirty-three thousand eight hundred
seventy-six dollars and forty-six cents ($33,876.46)be transferred from the unexpended balances of the
following prior appropriations,reducing such prior appropriations to zero dollar balances;
Article 2-Special Town Meeting-11/13/07 Jacob's Meadow Design 743.76
Article 3-Special Town Meeting-11/17/08 Fire-Capital Equipment 225.95
Article 6-Annual Town Meeting-3/28/09 Fire-rescue Pumper 726.33
Article 3-Special Town Meeting-11/17/08 Fire-Ambulance 1,826.69
Article 6-Annual Town Meeting-3/28/09 DPW Loader 3,154.83
Article 6-Annual Town Meeting-3/28/09 Town Hall Fire Alarm 26,580.90
Article 6-Annual Town Meeting-3/28/09 Library Staff Room 618.00
A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted unanimously.
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Article 6: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,as listed
below,or take any other action related thereto.
Entity
School Department
Fire Department
Recreation Department
Police Department
Police Department
Selectmen
Selectmen
Purpose Amount
Kitchen Equipment $15,000
Computer Server for regional dispatch $10,000
Resurface Milliken Field Tennis Courts,
repair retaining wall,replace nets $25,000
Cell Upgrade $20,000
Marked Cruiser $31,000
New MIS for financial,HR management $91,400
Permitting,engineering costs for
Bound Brook Dam/Culvert repair $20,000
Total ATM FY '12 $212,400
Moved that two hundred twelve thousand four hundred dollars ($212,400)be hereby transferred
from the Capital Stabilization Fund to fund the capital projects and equipment purchases outlined in the
capital expenditure summary below:
Entity
School Department
Fire Department
Recreation Department
Police Department
Police Department
Selectmen
Selectmen
Purpose Amount
Kitchen Equipment $15,000
Computer Server for regional dispatch $10,000
Resurface Milliken Field Tennis Courts,
repair retaining wall,replace nets $25,000
Cell Upgrade $20,000
Marked Cruiser $31,000
New MIS for financial,HR management $91,400
Permitting,engineering costs for
Bound Brook Dam/Culvert repair $20,000
Total ATM FY '12 $212,400
A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted unanimously.
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PROCLAMATION
Proclamation presented by Steven Gaumer,Chairman of the Capital Budget Committee for Mark Baker.
WHEREAS,Since Mark Baker has lived in Cohasset,he has had a strong ongoing interest in the
Public affairs of the Town,
WHEREAS,Mark Baker was appointed to the Capital Budget Committee on August 6,1991
And has been a member for the past 19 years,
WHEREAS,Mark A.Baker has served as Chairman of the Capital Budget Committee from 1994-2004,
WHEREAS,Such dedication and service to the Town cannot come without great sacrifice to personal
matters and family life;and
WHEREAS,the Capital Budget Committee now recommends this Unanimous Motion for Commendation
to Mark A.Baker
NOW THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizens of Cohasset,assembled at Annual
Town Meeting hereby acknowledges and affirms their appreciation to Mark A.Baker for his many years
of service to the Town of Cohasset.
Proclamation adopted unanimously.
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Article 7:Community Preservation Committee
To see if the Town will vote to adopt and approve the recommendations of the Community Preservation
Committee for Fiscal Year 2012,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,or to take any action related thereto.
Moved That:
That Fiscal Year 2012 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%)$38,975
Open Space Sub Account (10%)$38,975
Community Housing Sub Account (10%)$38,975
Total Budget $116,925
Motion adopted unanimously.
Moved That:
B:
That Thirty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Eight Dollars ($35,838)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);and that Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000)be
transferred from the Community Preservation Fund Discretionary Sub Account,with the intention that
these funds be available in FY 2012 and thereafter,which funds are to be expended by the Town
Manager to payoff the debt for the project approved under Article 12 (Recommendation E)of the 2004
annual town meeting (open space land acquisition).
Motion adopted unanimously.
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Moved That:
C:
Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000)be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund Historical
Resources Sub-Account and Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000)be transferred form the Community
Preservation Fund Discretionary Sub Account,for a total of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000),which
funds are to be expended by the Town Manager in Fiscal year 2012 and thereafter for the purposes of
the rehabilitation and restoration of town archives held by the Town Clerk plus the purchase and
installation of shelving and appropriate materials necessary for archival storage and any other materials
and work related thereto.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Moved That:
D:
One Hundred Fifty Nine Thousand Two Hundred Twenty Eight Dollars ($159,228)be transferred from
the Community Preservation Fund Discretionary Sub Account,which funds will be expended by the
Town Manager in Fiscal Year 2012 and thereafter to rehabilitate and restore the roof and related
structures of the Paul Pratt Memorial Library located on Ripley Road,Cohasset,Massachusetts,and all
other related work,and that the Town of Cohasset must use a portion of these funds to hire an
appropriate professional to supervise and inspect the work for the benefit of the town.
Notwithstanding the above,Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000)of this appropriation will be held in reserve
and spent on restorative work that is currently unknown and later discovered once the project begins.
This money shall be spent only after the Town Manager and the applicant receives the preapproval of
the Community Preservation Committee that such additional work is related to the rehabilitation of the
roof and damage caused by its current failure.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 8: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,or to take any other action related thereto.
Moved that the sum of thirty-four thousand sixty-three dollars and forty-seven cents ($34,063.47)be
appropriated to be expended by the Town Manager to pay for unpaid bills of a prior year as follows:
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Fire Dept.Surgi-Care,Inc.312.57
Police Dept.Tufts Medical Center $12,476.68
Southcoast Physician Services 333.00
Sewer Enterprise:Hingham Sewer Commission $8,071.62
Coughlin Environmental Services 12,869.60
And to meet this appropriation thirteen thousand one hundred twenty-two dollars and twenty-five
cents ($13,122.25)be transferred from Free Cash and twenty thousand nine hundred forty-one dollars
and twenty-two cents ($20,941.22)be transferred from the 2010 certified sewer retained earnings.
A 4/5's vote required.Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 9:Release of Sewer Easements
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen,pursuant to G.L.c.40 and based upon
determinations by and recommendations of the Board of Sewer Commissioners,to release,dispose of
or otherwise abandon all or any portions of all or any of those certain permanent sewer and access
easements affecting properties located within all currently existing sewer service areas,granted to the
Town in connection with past Town sewer expansion,extension and service projects,and described on a
list on file with the Town Clerk,for a minimum of $1.00 for each such release,disposition or
abandonment,including but not limited to any related grinder pumps and other improvements,or to
take any other action related thereto.
Moved that the Board of Selectmen be authorized,pursuant to G.L.c.40 and based upon
determinations and recommendations by the Board of Sewer Commissioners,to release,dispose of or
otherwise abandon all or any portions of all or any of those certain permanent sewer and access
easements affecting properties located within all currently existing sewer service areas,granted to the
Town in connection with past Town sewer expansion,extension and service projects,and described on a
list on file with the Town Clerk.
A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted unanimously.
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PROCLAMATION
Proclamation presented by Sarah Charron,member of the Community Preservation Committee for
Stuart Ivimey.
WHEREAS,Stuart Ivimey has served the citizens of Cohasset as At-Large member and Chairman of the
Community Preservation Committee from 2002 thru 2011;and
WHEREAS,Mr.Ivimey has devoted his time and talent to successful implementation of the Community
Preservation Act in Cohasset;and
WHEREAS,he has provided oversight of appropriations of money from the Community Preservation
Fund established pursuant to Chapter 44B of the General Laws;and
WHEREAS,he has managed the review and approval of projects that qualify for funding for the
acquisition,creation and preservation of open space,the acquisition,creation and preservation of
historic resources and the creation and preservation of community housing;and
WHEREAS,the Community Preservation Committee now recommends this Unanimous Motion for
Commendation to Stuart Ivimey.
NOW,THEREFORE,LET IT BE RESOLVED,that we,the Community Preservation Committee and citizens
of Cohasset assembled here on the 30th day of April 2011 acknowledge with sincere appreciation the
long and devoted service to the Town of Cohasset and will be ever grateful to Stuart Ivimey for his
commitment to preserving our community.
Proclamation adopted unanimously.
Article 10:Supplemental Appropriations for Fiscal 2011
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 30,2011 or
to decrease or otherwise adjust any budget line item as appropriated by the town at the 2011 annual
town meeting or the November 15,2010 and the March 14,2011 special town meeting,or to take any
other action related thereto.
Moved that the sum of fifty-two thousand one hundred and fifty-four dollars and ninety nine cents
($52,154.99)be hereby be appropriated to the Fiscal 2011 budgetary items set forth below amending
the amount appropriated by the Town pursuant to Article 3 of the 2010 Annual Town Meeting which
appropriation has been amended at the November 15,2010 Special Town Meeting which funds after
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transfer are to be expended by the Town Manager to supplement certain departmental budgets set
forth below to complete fiscal year ending June 30,2011.
Transfer Funds to:
Police Department—Overtime $52,154.99
And to fund this appropriation,fifty-two thousand one hundred fifty-four dollars and ninety-nine cents
($52,154.99)be transferred from Free Cash.
Motion adopted.
Article 11:Sewer Enterprise Fund Transfer
To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Two Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars
($275,000)from Sewer Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings and the sum of Two Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($200,000)from the FY11 Debt Service appropriation line item;for a total of Four Hundred
Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($475,000)to the FY11 General Expenses appropriation budget line item;
or take any other action related thereto.
Move that the sum of Two Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($275,000)be hereby transferred
from Sewer Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings and the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars
($200,000)be hereby transferred from the FY11 Debt Service appropriation line item;for a total of Four
Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($475,000)to the FY11 General Expenses appropriation budget
line item as voted pursuant to Article of the 2010 Annual Town Meeting.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 12: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,or take any other action related thereto.
Moved that the subject matter of Article 12 be indefinitely postponed.
Motion adopted unanimously.
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Article 13:Amendment to Tax Exemption for Seniors
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 34,17D,22,
22A,22B,22C,22D,22E,37,37A,41,41B,41C,42 and 43 of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the
Massachusetts General Laws and also,to see if the town will vote to accept the amendment of Clause
41C in accordance with Chapter 184,Section 51 of the Acts of 2002,to subsequently grant an additional
real estate tax exemption of not more than one hundred percent (100%).Such additional exemption
may be granted to persons who qualify for property tax exemption under clause 41C of Section 5 of
Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws,or to take any other action related thereto.
Moved that Section 4 of Chapter 73 of the Acts of 1986 be 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 34,17D,22,22A,22B,
22C,22D,22E,37,37A,41,41B,41C,42 and 43 of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General
Laws and also,that the amendment of Clause 41C in accordance with Chapter 184,Section 51 of the
Acts of 2002,be also 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,or to take any other action related thereto.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 14:Overlay Transfer
To see if the town will vote to transfer from the Fiscal Year 2008 Assessors'Overlay the sum of Four
Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and no cents ($4,500.00)to the Fiscal Year 2009 Assessors'Overlay,or
to take any other action related thereto.
Moved that Four Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and no cents ($4,500.00)be transferred from the Fiscal
Year 2008 Assessors'Overlay to the Fiscal Year 2009 Assessors'Overlay.
Motion adopted unanimously.
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COMMENDATION
Commendation offered by Samuel W.Wakeman Chair of Advisory Committee for Chartis Tebbetts:
WHEREAS,since Chartis Tebbetts has lived in Cohasset,she has had a strong ongoing interest in the
public affairs of the Town.She has served on numerous committees and held elected office.
WHEREAS Chartis Tebbetts was appointed to the Advisory Committee in 2007 and has been a dedicated
member for the past 4 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
Chartis Tebbetts
NOW THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizens of Cohasset,assembled at Annual Town Meeting
hereby acknowledge and affirm their appreciation to Chartis Tebbetts for her many years of service to
the Town of Cohasset.
GIVEN under our hands and the seal of the Town of Cohasset on this Thirtieth day of April in the year
Two Thousand eleven.
Proclamation adopted unanimously.
Article 15:Community Septic 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;and to meet this appropriation,to
see if the town will vote to borrow from the Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust or
otherwise,or to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds,or to take any other action
relative 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,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.
A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted by the required 2/3's.
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Article 16:Senior Center Lease Agreement
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen,with the assistance of the Town
Manager and subject to G.L.c.30B,to lease property for public senior center purposes and to enter into
a lease agreement with the owner of the property for a term not to exceed 3 years;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.
Moved,that the Board of Selectmen be authorized,with the assistance of the Town Manager and
subject to G.L.c.30B,to lease property for public senior center purposes and to enter into a lease
agreement with the owner of the property for a term not to exceed 3 years and that the Town raise and
appropriate,twenty-six thousand five hundred dollars ($26,500)from the 2012 tax levy and other
general revenues to fund the first year of the lease agreement.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 17:General Bylaw Amendment -Date for Annual Town Meeting
To see if the Town will vote to amend Article II Section 1 (a)of the General Bylaws by deleting the words
"in either March or April of any year and replacing them with the new words "in March,April or May of
any year",so that the text of the bylaw after amendment reads as follows:
ARTICLE II,SECTION 1.ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
a.The Board of Selectmen shall set the date for the Annual Town Meeting on or before December
1st of the preceding year.The Annual Town Meeting shall be held on a Saturday
commencing at a time of that day established by the Board of Selectmen at the time of
issuance of the warrant in the months March,April or May of any year.The meeting for the
election of those officers who by law must be elected by ballot,and for determining,such
matters as by law must be decided by ballot,shall take place within the thirty-five (35)days
after the opening of the Annual Town Meeting :the time that the polls shall be open for
each election shall be determined by the Board of Selectmen in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 54,Section 64.
Move that Article II Section 1 (a)of the General Bylaws be hereby amended by deleting the words "in
either March or April of any year and replacing them with the new words "in March,April or May of any
year",so that the text of the bylaw after amendment reads in its entirety as follows:
ARTICLE II,SECTION 1.ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
a.The Board of Selectmen shall set the date for the Annual Town Meeting on or before December
1st of the preceding year.The Annual Town Meeting shall be held on a Saturday commencing at a time
of that day established by the Board of Selectmen at the time of issuance of the warrant in the months
March,April or May of any year.The meeting for the election of those officers who by law must be
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elected by ballot,and for determining,such matters as by law must be decided by ballot,shall take place
within the thirty-five (35)days after the opening of the Annual Town Meeting:the time that the polls
shall be open for each election shall be determined by the Board of Selectmen in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 54,Section 64.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 18:General Bylaw Amendment -No Mailing of Special Town Meeting Warrant
To see if the Town will vote to amend Article II Section 2(b)of the General Bylaws by deleting the
sentence "In addition thereto,a copy of the warrant printed in some convenient form shall be sent by
mail or delivered to each registered voter of the Town at least fourteen (14)days before the day of the
appointed Meeting"so that it reads as follows:
The Selectmen shall give notice of every Special Town Meeting by causing a constable to post attested
copies of the warrant for the Meeting at the Post Office in Town,and in not less than five (5)other
public places in the Town,not less than fourteen (14)days before the day appointed for the Meeting."
Moved that Article II Section 2(b)of the General Bylaws be hereby amended by deleting the sentence
"In addition thereto,a copy of the warrant printed in some convenient form shall be sent by mail or
delivered to each registered voter of the Town at least fourteen (14)days before the day of the
appointed Meeting"so that it reads as amended,in its entirety as follows:
The Selectmen shall give notice of every Special Town Meeting by causing a constable to post attested
copies of the warrant for the Meeting at the Post Office in Town,and in not less than five (5)other
public places in the Town,and by causing the warrant to be posted on the town website not less than
fourteen (14)days before the day appointed for the Meeting."
Motion is defeated.
PROCLAMATION
Proclamation presented by Stacey Weaver,Chairwoman of the Library Trustees for Sheila Evans.
WHEREAS,Sheila Evans was elected to the Board of Trustees of the Paul Pratt Memorial Library in 1966,
and has served with honor and distinction over the past 45 years,including many years as Chair;and
WHEREAS,Sheila Evans has brought great wisdom and energy to the process of growth and change at
our library;and
WHEREAS,in 1975,Sheila Evans engineered the gifting of the former library building to the Town and
led an effort to expand the space by 40 percent;and
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WHEREAS,beginning in 1999,Sheila Evans,as a member of the Library Building Committee,labored for
four years to make the vision of our new Library a reality,including the raising of $1.7 million from
private donors;and
WHEREAS,Sheila Evans helped to found the Cohasset Library Trust and now serves on its Board,helping
to assure the Library's future;and
WHEREAS,Sheila Evans,while providing such dedication and service to the Library,found the time to
work on behalf of many other organizations and raise a family that has likewise dedicated itself to
community service;and
WHEREAS,the Board of Trustees of the Paul Pratt Memorial Library now recommends this Unanimous
Motion for Commendation to Sheila Evans,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizens of Cohasset,assembled at Annual Town Meeting,
hereby acknowledge and affirm their appreciation to Sheila S.Evans for her many years of service to the
Town of Cohasset.
GIVEN under our hands and the seal of the Town of Cohasset on this thirtieth day of April in the year
Two Thousand Eleven.
Proclamation adopted unanimously.
Article 19:Zoning Amendment -Amend Zoning Map
To see if the town will vote to rezone certain districts as shown on map entitled Zoning Map Of
Cohasset,Mass dated October,1 1969 and revised 1976,1985,2000,2002 as follows:
So that the Highway Business District (HB)area east of Chief Justice Cushing Highway and northwest of
Cohasset and Scituate town line,be expanded by 124,634 sq ft.(2.86 acres),indicated in yellow and
described as follows:
Starting at the Cohasset/Scituate town line at the limits of the existing HB zone,proceed
N52°-52'-10"W a distance of 526.58',thence N 53°-14'-50"E a distance of 38.56',thence
N 55°-36'-50"E a distance of 54.63',thence S 37°-28'-00"E a distance of 32.62',thence
N 54°-01'-00"E a distance 261.26',thence S 52°-52'-10"E a distance of 481.80',thence
S 51°-58'-15"W along the town line a distance of 258.63'back to the point of beginning.Or to take
any other action related thereto.(Planning Board).
Moved that the Town's Zoning District Map be amended by rezoning certain districts as shown on map
entitled Zoning Map Of Cohasset,Mass dated October,1 1969 and revised 1976,1985,2000,2002 as
follows:
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so that the Highway Business District (HB)area east of Chief Justice Cushing Highway and northwest of
Cohasset and Scituate town line,be expanded by 124,634 sq ft.(2.86 acres),indicated in yellow and
described as follows:
starting at the Cohasset/Scituate town line at the limits of the existing HB zone,proceed
N 52°-52'-10"W a distance of 526.58',thence N 53°-14'-50"E a distance of 38.56',thence
N 55°-36'-50"E a distance of 54.63',thence S 37°-28'-00"E a distance of 32.62',thence
N 54°-01'-00"E a distance 261.26',thence S 52°-52'-10"E a distance of 481.80',thence
S 51°-58'-15"W along the town line a distance of 258.63'back to the point of beginning.
A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted unanimously.
ARTICLE 20:Zoning Bylaw Amendment -Section 2:Definitions
To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 2.1 Definitions by:
a).Adding a new definition:"Permitted Projections:1).Minor construction elements that extend
beyond the main building wall surface,including but not limited to projecting eaves,chimneys,
windows,bay windows (that do not provide additional floor area),belt courses,balconies,and like
projections which do not project more than three feet.2).Unenclosed porches,steps,decks or
bulkheads,which do not project more than six feet beyond the line of the foundation wall,with a flat
landing area that does not exceed (30)square feet in area,is not over four feet above the average level
of adjoining ground,and is no closer to the property line than four feet.And,
b).Amending the definition of Yard,Required by adding after set forth in Section 5.3.1 -"except for
permitted projections"so as to read:"Yard,Required:With respect to any Front Yard,Side Yard,or
Rear Yard,the distance required between the principal building and the respective lot lines for such yard
in the Table of Area Regulations set forth in Section 5.3.1,except for permitted projections."
Moved,that Section 2.1,Definitions,of the Town of Cohasset Zoning Bylaw be amended as follows:
a).by adding the following new definition:"Permitted Projections:1).Minor construction
elements that extend beyond the main building wall surface,including but not limited to projecting
eaves,chimneys,windows,bay windows (that do not provide additional floor area),belt courses,
balconies,and like projections which do not project more than three feet.2).Unenclosed porches,
steps,decks or bulkheads,which do not project more than six feet beyond the line of the foundation
wall,with a flat landing area that does not exceed (30)square feet in area,is not over four feet above
the average level of adjoining ground,and is no closer to the property line than four feet,
b).by amending the definition of Yard,Required by adding after "set forth in Section 5.3.1"-
"except for permitted projections"so as to read:"Yard,Required:With respect to any Front Yard,
Side Yard,or Rear Yard,the distance required between the principal building and the respective lot lines
for such yard in the Table of Area Regulations set forth in Section 5.3.1,except for permitted
projections."
Moved that this article be indefinitely postponed.Motion adopted for indefinite postponement.
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PROCLAMATION
Proclamation presented by Karen Quigley,Chairwoman of the Board of Selectmen for Marion Douglas.
WHEREAS Marion L.Douglas has served the Town of Cohasset for the past thirty-two years:nineteen
years as Town Clerk and for thirteen years in a variety of other capacities,including Secretary to the
Sewer Commission,Board of Health,Building Department and Personnel Committee and As Assistant
Town Clerk:
WHEREAS,in the conduct of her office she has effectively enforced the requirements of the Open
Meeting Law,in addition to the efficient performance of her multifarious duties as Town Clerk:and
WHEREAS,a service marked by conscientious effort and proficiency and common sense in administering
the interests of the Town,a calm and human approach in dealing with many a problem ,and a friendly
atmosphere contributing to harmonious public relations;and
WHEREAS,she has won the support and admiration of her co-workers and the general populace in the
impartial and exemplary fulfillment of her elected duties:
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that we,the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Cohasset,on the
occasion of her retirement from public office,acknowledge,on behalf of all those she has productively
served,her diligence to the duties of her elected office,and her constant and energetic pursuit of all of
its requirements.
GIVEN under our hands and the seal of the TOWN OF COHASSET this thirtieth day of April in the year
Two Thousand Eleven.
Proclamation adopted unanimously.
ARTICLE:21 Zoning By-Law Amendment:Wind Energy Conversion Facility Bylaw
To see if the town will vote to amend Section 19.1 striking the words "visual"and "any":
19.1 Purpose and Intent
It is the express purpose of this bylaw to accommodate large distributed generation,wind energy
conversion facilities,hereinafter referred to as a wind turbine(s),in appropriate locations,while
minimizing any adverse visual safety and environmental impacts of the facilities...
To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 19.2 Definitions:replacing the existing "Height"with new
wording for "Total Height",adding a new definition for "Tower Height"and "Residence"and modify the
existing wording which defines "Flicker":
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19.2 Definitions:
Total Height:The height of a turbine(s)is measured to the highest point reached by the blades.The
height of the tower will be measured to the top of the nacelle.The height of a turbine(s)is measured
from the Pre-Construction Grade to the highest point reached by the blades.
Tower Height:The height of the tower is measured from the Pre-Construction Grade to the highest
point reached by the nacelle.
Residence:A shelter (as a house)in which people live (can include commercial apartments/living
facilities)
Wind Turbine Flickering:The blinking effect while the rotor is in motion.
And to amend Section 19.3.3.1 Height striking the existing wording and replacing it with as follows:
19.3.3.1 Height
Wind turbines shall have a maximum height of 350-feet,as measured from the Pre-Construction Grade
to the highest point reached by the nacelle.The SPGA may allow this height to be exceeded as part of
the special permit process if the project proponent can demonstrate that the additional height is
needed and that the additional benefits of the higher tower outweigh any adverse impacts.Monopole
towers are the preferred type of support for wind turbines.
Wind turbines shall have a maximum Tower Height of 260-feet (80 meters),as measured from the Pre-
Construction Grade to the highest point reached by the nacelle.The SPGA may allow this Tower Height
to be exceeded as part of the special permit process if the project proponent can demonstrate that the
additional Tower Height is essential and that the additional benefits of the higher tower outweigh any
adverse impacts,but in no case shall tower height exceed 350-feet (100 meters)to the highest point
reached by the nacelle.Monopole towers are the required method of support.
To see if the Town will vote to strike the current 19.3.3.2 Setback and replace with new wording
19.3.3.2 Setback
a)Each wind energy conversion facility and its associated equipment shall comply with the
building setback provisions of the zoning district in which the facility is located.
b)In addition,the following setbacks shall be observed:
1.In order to ensure public safety and to protect the interest of neighboring property owners,the
minimum distance from the base of any wind turbine tower to any property line in a residential district,
shall be equal to the total height of the structure to the highest point.
a)Each wind energy conversion facility and its associated equipment shall comply with the building
setback provisions of the zoning district in which the facility is located.
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b)In addition,a wind turbine may not be sited within:
(1)a distance equal to the Total Height of the wind turbine from buildings,critical infrastructure,or
private or public ways that are not part of the wind energy facility;
(2)three times (3x)the Total Height of the turbine from the nearest existing residential structure;or
(3)one point five times (1.5x)the Total Height of the turbine from the nearest property line not
delineating properties each owned in whole by the applicant.
To see if the town will vote to strike section 19.4.1.1 Visual Impact in total
19.4.1.1 Visual Impact
The proponent shall demonstrate through project siting and proposed mitigation that the wind turbine
minimizes any impact on the visual character of surrounding neighborhoods and the community;this
may include,without limitation,information regarding site selection,turbine design,buffering,lighting
and cable layout.
To see if the Town will vote to modify current 19.4.2.3 Noise with new wording for sub-sections 1,2,3,4,
and 5 as follows and further add wording for post construction noise analysis.
19.4.2.3 Noise
The wind turbine and associated equipment shall conform to Massachusetts noise regulations (310 CMR
7.10).An analysis prepared by a qualified engineer shall be presented to demonstrate compliance with
these noise standards and shall be consistent with Massachusetts Department of Environmental
Protection guidance for noise measurement.
Additionally;a noise source will be considered in violation of this by-law if the source:
1.Increases the broadband sound level by more than 10 dB(A)above ambient at the property line,
(or)
2.Increases the broadband sound level by more than 8dB(A)at the nearest Residence,(or)
3.Produces a "pure tone"condition -when any octave band center frequency sound pressure
level exceeds the two adjacent center frequency sound pressure levels by 3 decibels or more at
the property line or at the nearest permitted Residence,(or)
4.Adds to the noise generated by existing turbines within 34 mile,such that the cumulative totals
of sound level calculations increases the broadband sound level by more than 10 dB(A)above
ambient at the property line or increases the broadband sound level by more than 8dB(A)at the
nearest Residence.
5."Ambient"is defined as:
a.The background A-weighted sound level that is exceeded 90%of the time (and)
b.Measured during the hours 7PM-7AM (and)
c.No wind turbines within 34-mile of the proposed project in operation,(and)
A noise analysis shall be performed within ninety days of initial operation and a certified test
report,prepared by an engineer Board Certified by the Institute of Noise Control Engineering
("INCE"),shall be submitted after initial operation of the facility to demonstrate compliance with
these noise regulations and with the noise level analysis submitted by the applicant.Additional
tests shall be performed from time to time upon the request of the SPGA and certified test
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reports submitted.If any analyses indicate noise levels in excess of those permitted by
regulations,remedial measures shall be undertaken to bring noise levels into compliance.Test
methods shall be consistent with Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
guidelines for noise measurement.
To see if the Town will vote to replace the existing 19.4.2.4 Shadowing/Flicker with new wording as
follows:
19.4.2.4.Shadowing/Flicker
Wind turbines shall be sited in a manner that does not result in significant shadowing or flicker impacts.
Applicant must demonstrate that this effect does not have significant adverse impact on adjacent uses
through siting.
A shadow flicker analysis shall be performed by a qualified engineer using industry recognized software
to determine the worst-case shadow flicker that could be experienced by all private structures occupied
during daylight hours within 54 mile of the base of each turbine.The maximum allowable worst-case
daily shadow flicker for each applicable structure shall not exceed 30 minutes for each day.
To see if the Town will vote to modify existing 19.7.3 by striking the final sentence and replacing it with
new wording as below.
19.7.3 If an applicant fails to remove a wind turbine in accordance with this section of this bylaw,the
Town shall have the authority to enter the subject property and physically remove the facility.The SPGA
may in its decision require the applicant to provide a form of surety (i.e.post a bond,letter of credit or
establish an escrow account or other)at the SPGA's election to cover costs of removal in the event the
town must remove the facility.The amount of such surety shall be equal to 150 percent of the cost of
removal of the facility as determined by a qualified engineer.The amount shall include a mechanism for
a Cost of Living Adjustment after 10 and 15 years.After 10 and 20 years,the original bond requirement
may be adjusted to reflect then-current anticipated decommissioning/deconstruction costs.
To see if the Town will vote to add Section 19.10 Conditions of Permit:
19.10.Conditions of Permit
In granting a special permit under this section,SPGA may impose conditions and limitations specially
designed to safeguard the property,health,safety,and economic value of occupants of the premises
and of other land,as well as the town and its residents.
Moved,that Section 19 of the Town of Cohasset Zoning Bylaw be amended as follows:
by amending Section 19.1 to strike the words "visual"and "any"as follows:
19.1 Purpose and Intent
It is the express purpose of this bylaw to accommodate large distributed generation,wind energy
conversion facilities,hereinafter referred to as a wind turbine(s),in appropriate locations,while
minimizing any adverse visual safety and environmental impacts of the facilities...
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by amending Section 19.2 Definitions:to replace the existing "Height"with new wording for "Total
Height",to add a new definition for "Tower Height"and "Residence"and to modify the existing wording
which defines "Flicker"as follows:
19.2 Definitions:
Total Height:The height of a turbine(s)is measured to the highest point reached by the blades.The
height of the tower will be measured to the top of the nacelle.The height of a turbine(s)is measured
from the Pre-Construction Grade to the highest point reached by the blades.
Tower Height:The height of the tower is measured from the Pre-Construction Grade to the highest
point reached by the nacelle.
Residence:A shelter (as a house)in which people live (can include commercial apartments/living
facilities)
Wind Turbine Flickering:The blinking effect while the rotor is in motion.
by amending Section 19.3.3.1 Height to strike the existing wording and to replace it as follows:
19.3.3.1 Height
Wind turbines shall have a maximum height of 350-feet,as measured from the Pre-Construction Grade
to the highest point reached by the nacelle.The SPGA may allow this height to be exceeded as part of
the special permit process if the project proponent can demonstrate that the additional height is
needed and that the additional benefits of the higher tower outweigh any adverse impacts.Monopole
towers are the preferred type of support for wind turbines.
Wind turbines shall have a maximum Tower Height of 260-feet (80 meters),as measured from the Pre-
Construction Grade to the highest point reached by the nacelle.The SPGA may allow this Tower Height
to be exceeded as part of the special permit process if the project proponent can demonstrate that the
additional Tower Height is essential and that the additional benefits of the higher tower outweigh any
adverse impacts,but in no case shall tower height exceed 350-feet (100 meters)to the highest point
reached by the nacelle.Monopole towers are the required method of support.
by amending Section 19.3.3.2 Setback to strike the existing wording and to replace it with new wording
as follows:
19.3.3.2 Setback
a.Each wind energy conversion facility and its associated equipment shall comply with the
building setback provisions of the zoning district in which the facility is located.
b.In addition,the following setbacks shall be observed:
1.In order to ensure public safety and to protect the interest of neighboring property owners,
the minimum distance from the base of any wind turbine tower to any property line in a
residential district,shall be equal to the total height of the structure to the highest point.
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a)Each wind energy conversion facility and its associated equipment shall comply with the
building setback provisions of the zoning district in which the facility is located,
b.In addition,a wind turbine may not be sited within:
(1)a distance equal to the Total Height of the wind turbine from buildings,critical infrastructure,
or private or public ways that are not part of the wind energy facility;
(2)three times (3x)the Total Height of the turbine from the nearest existing residential
structure;or
(3)one point five times (1.5x)the Total Height of the turbine from the nearest property line not
delineating properties each owned in whole by the applicant.
by striking section 19.4.1.1 Visual Impact in its entirety as follows;
19.4.1.1 Visual Impact
The proponent shall demonstrate through project siting and proposed mitigation that the wind turbine
minimizes any impact on the visual character of surrounding neighborhoods and the community;this
may include,without limitation,information regarding site selection,turbine design,buffering,lighting
and cable layout.
by amending Section 19.4.2.3 Noise with new wording for sub-sections 1,2,3,4,and 5 and further by
adding wording for post construction noise analysis as follows.
19.4.2.3 Noise
The wind turbine and associated equipment shall conform to Massachusetts noise regulations (310 CMR
7.10).An analysis prepared by a qualified engineer shall be presented to demonstrate compliance with
these noise standards and shall be consistent with Massachusetts Department of Environmental
Protection guidance for noise measurement.
Additionally;a noise source will be considered in violation of this by-law if the source:
1.Increases the broadband sound level by more than 10 dB(A)above ambient at the property line,
(or)
2.Increases the broadband sound level by more than 8dB(A)at the nearest Residence,(or)
3.Produces a "pure tone"condition -when any octave band center frequency sound pressure
level exceeds the two adjacent center frequency sound pressure levels by 3 decibels or more at
the property line or at the nearest permitted Residence,(or)
4.Adds to the noise generated by existing turbines within Vi mile,such that the cumulative totals
of sound level calculations increases the broadband sound level by more than 10 dB(A)above
ambient at the property line or increases the broadband sound level by more than 8dB(A)at the
nearest Residence.
5."Ambient"is defined as:
a.The background A-weighted sound level that is exceeded 90%of the time (and)
b.Measured during the hours 7PM-7AM (and)
c.No wind turbines within Vi-mile of the proposed project in operation,(and)
A noise analysis shall be performed within ninety days of initial operation and a certified test
report,prepared by an engineer Board Certified by the Institute of Noise Control Engineering
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("INCE"),shall be submitted after initial operation of the facility to demonstrate compliance with
these noise regulations and with the noise level analysis submitted by the applicant.Additional
tests shall be performed from time to time upon the request of the SPGA and certified test
reports submitted.If any analyses indicate noise levels in excess of those permitted by
regulations,remedial measures shall be undertaken to bring noise levels into compliance.Test
methods shall be consistent with Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
guidelines for noise measurement,
by replacing the existing 19.4.2.4 Shadowing/Flicker with new wording as follows:
19.4.2.4.Shadowing/Flicker
Wind turbines shall be sited in a manner that does not result in significant shadowing or flicker impacts.
Applicant must demonstrate that this effect does not have significant adverse impact on adjacent uses
through siting.
A shadow flicker analysis shall be performed by a qualified engineer using industry recognized software
to determine the worst-case shadow flicker that could be experienced by all private structures occupied
during daylight hours within Vi mile of the base of each turbine.The maximum allowable worst-case
daily shadow flicker for each applicable structure shall not exceed 30 minutes for each day.
by amending Section 19.7.3 to strike the final sentence and to replace it with new wording as follows.
19.7.3 If an applicant fails to remove a wind turbine in accordance with this section of this bylaw,the
Town shall have the authority to enter the subject property and physically remove the facility.The SPGA
may in its decision require the applicant to provide a form of surety (i.e.post a bond,letter of credit or
establish an escrow account or other)at the SPGA's election to cover costs of removal in the event the
town must remove the facility.The amount of such surety shall be equal to 150 percent of the cost of
removal of the facility as determined by a qualified engineer.The amount shall include a mechanism for
a Cost of Living Adjustment after 10 and 15 years.After 10 and 20 years,the original bond requirement
may be adjusted to reflect then-current anticipated decommissioning/deconstruction costs,
by adding the following new Section 19.10 Conditions of Permit:
19.10.Conditions of Permit
In granting a special permit under this section,SPGA may impose conditions and limitations specially
designed to safeguard the property,health,safety,and economic value of occupants of the premises
and of other land,as well as the town and its residents.
Motion adopted by the required 2/3's.
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PROCLAMATION
Proclamation presented by Samuel Wakeman,Chairman of the Advisory Board for Ed Lappen.
Whereas,we stand here today to honor Edward 'Eddie'Lappen who through his dedication,
commitment,enthusiasm and compassion served his community cheerfully and selflessly;and
Whereas,among his many contributions to the Town of Cohasset,Ed served as a valued member of the
Advisory Committee;was influential in the formation of and a respected member of the Budget Planning
Group;and played a key role in the Water Planning Group and the Water/Sewer Audit Committee;and
Whereas,Ed was a steadfast member of the Democratic Town Committee;and
Whereas,Ed was a beloved and esteemed member of his congregation Sha-Aray Shalom;and
Whereas,Ed was committed to environmental issues and green initiatives as a member of Sustainable
Cohasset;and
Whereas,Ed was a longtime participant in the Appalachia Service Project,leading Cohasset teens to
work on home repair in Appalachia,with great sprit,humor and caring for the people of that area;and
Whereas,Ed generously gave his time and support to numerous charities and community organizations
in Cohasset and Greater Boston;and
Whereas,Ed was a successful and respected member of the business community,and gave us that
memorable line "It Happens at Lappen's":and
Whereas,after stating all his accomplishments we do believe that he was most proud of his role as
loving husband,devoted father,doting brother,and steadfast friend,and so we are gathered here today
to honor and remember an exceptional person.
Therefore,the Board of Selectmen on behalf of the citizens of the Town of Cohasset,with great pride
recognizes Edward 'Eddie'Lappen as the Cohasset Mariner's Citizen of the Year.
Given under our hands and the seal of the Town of Cohasset this sixth day of May in the year Two
Thousand and Eleven.
Proclamation adopted unanimously.
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ARTICLE 22:PETITIONED ARTICLE -AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING MAP TO REMOVE A PARCEL FROM
THE "VILLAGE BUSINESS DISTRICT"AND ESTABLISHING IT AS A RESIDENCE (A)DISTRICT:
To see if the Town of Cohasset will vote to amend the existing Zoning Map of the Town of Cohasset
entitled "Town of Cohasset,Massachusetts Zoning District Map",dated March 2002 as amended by the
adopted Article 14 of the Annual Town Meeting of 2007 creating the "Village Business District",as
follows;
By removing the following parcel from the "Village Business District"(District VB)and establishing the
same as a "Residence (A)District"parcel.Said property is known as Town Assessors Map 39,Plot 1,
addressed as 8 James Lane ,Cohasset,and is described more particularly in the deed recorded in the
Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Book 35070 Page 263 recorded August 8,2007 and describes the
property as;
A certain parcel of land shown on a plan entitled "Plan of Land,James Lane,Cohasset,Mass.,surveyed
for the Estate of William H.McGaw"by Lewis W.Perkins &Sons,Engineers,dated November 13,1959,
recorded with Norfolk Deeds as Plan No.688 of 1960,Plan Book 209,bounded and described as follows:
WESTERLY:
NORTHERLY:
EASTERLY:
SOUTHERLY and
SOUTHWESTERLY:
NORTHERLY:
by James Lane 87.52 feet;
by land of Dorothy C.Wood,133.71 feet;
by land of the New York,New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Company,186.84 feet;
by land of the Town of Cohasset;190.15 feet;and
by James Lane,46 feet.
Containing 22,117 square feet,according to said plan.
Name:
Alix White
Janet Campbell
Jenna Fegreus
Cynthia MacCleave
Eleanor Coughlin
Address:
25 James Lane
14 Pleasant Street
25 North Main Street
9 James Lane
31 Ash Street
Name:
Judith Nowak
Joseph Campbell
Jane Fegreus
George MacCleave
Scott Coughlin
Address:
12 Pleasant Street
14 Pleasant Street
25 North Main Street
9 James Lane
31 Ash Street
Moved that the subject matter of Article 22 be indefinitely postponed.
Motion adopted unanimously.
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It was moved and seconded at 2 p.m.that this meeting stand adjourned to Saturday,May 7,2011 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
MAY 7,2011
The polls opened at 8 a.m.and closed at 6 p.m.
Total Voters -1770;33 Per Cent.Absentee Voters -Pre.1 -52:Pre.2 -65.
Total of absentees was 117.
Election officers sworn in by the Town Clerk,Marion L.Douglas at 7:45 a.m.were as follows:
Carol St.Pierre
Kathleen Rhodes
Debra Krupczak
Katherine Lincoln
Katherine Whitley
Michael Patrolia
Selectmen for Three Years (2)
Frederick R.Koed
Karen M.Quigley
Diane M.Kennedy
Mary L.Snow
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
Jody Doyle
Roger Whitley
James Contis
Catherine Cont s
Deborah Protul is
Abigail Alves
Pre.1 Pre.2
437 386
338 376
621 441
223 291
4 3
233 197
1856 1684
Total
813
714
1062
514
7
430
3540
Moderator for Three Years (1)
Daniel S.Evans
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
697 578 1275
3 3 6
228 261 489
928 842 1770
Town Clerk for Three Years (1)
Carol L.St.Pierre
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
663 584 1247
265 258 523
928 842 1770
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School Committee for Three Years (1)
Paul M.Ognibene
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
Trustees Paul Pratt Memorial Library for Three Years (3)
Rodney M.Hobson
Marylou Lawrence
Carolyn H.Coffey
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
Assessor for Three Years (1)
Mary E.Granville
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
Board of Health for Three Years (1)
Robin M.Lawrence
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
Cohasset Housing Authority
Susan L.Sardina
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
Pre.1 Pre.2 Total
635 536 1171
4 7 11
289 299 588
928 842 1770
631 520 1151
603 501 1104
669 539 1208
8 2 10
873 964 1837
2784 2526 5310
601 524 1125
3 2 5
324 316 640
928 842 1770
643 534 1177
1 1 2
284 307 591
928 842 1770
591 510 1101
1 1
337 331 668
28 842 1770
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Planning Board for Five Years (1)
Clark H.Brewer
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
Pre.1 Pre.2 Total
590 501 1091
4 3 7
334 338 672
928 842 1770
Planning Board for Three Years
to fill an unexpired term (1)
Write-in William Hannon
Scattering
Blanks
Total
10 5 15
102 91 193
816 746 1562
928 842 1770
Recreation Commission for Five Years (1)
Maria C.Osborne
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
598 515 1113
1 3 4
329 324 653
928 842 1770
Sewer Commission for Three Years (1)
Wayne Sawchuk
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
580 492 1072
5 5 10
343 345 688
928 842 1770
Water Commission for Three Years (1)
Peter J.Decaprio
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
591 483 1074
5 14 19
332 345 677
928 842 1770
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Water Commission for One Year (1)
to fill an unexpired term (1)
Write-in Leonora Jenkins
Scattering
Blanks
Total
Pre.1 Pre.2 Total
10 3 13
81 90 171
837 749 1586
928 842 1770
The polls closed at 6 p.m.and the results were declared at 7:00 p.m.
A True Record,ATTEST:
Carol L.St.Pierre
Town Clerk
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index -Special Town Meeting,December 5,2011
1.Amendments to Fiscal 2012 operating Budget -Adopted
2.Unpaid Bills from Previous Years -Adopted
3.Stabilization Fund -Indefinitely postponed
4.Capital Stabilization Fund -Indefinitely postponed
5.Capital Improvements Budget,Thermal Imaging Camera -Unanimous
6.Capital Improvement Budget Wording Amendment -Unanimous
7.Transfer of funds for Plumbing Inspections -Adopted
8.Transfer of funds for Wiring Inspections -Adopted
9.Parking Clerk Budget Amendment -Unanimous
10.Transfer of Funds for Senior Center Needs Assessment -Adopted
11.Elder Affairs Board Amendment to Membership -Unanimous
12.Lease of Town Property for use of a solar energy array -Schools -Adopted
13.Lease of Town Property for the use of a solar Energy Array -DPW -Unanimous
14.Vote to lease Town Property,15-19 Lighthouse Lane -Unanimous
15.Transfer to the Sewer Commission enterprise Fund -Indefinitely postponed
16.Transfer of funds for Clerical Assistance for the Sewer Commission -Unanimous
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SPECIAL TOWN MEETING -Monday December 5,2011
At the Special Town Meeting held on Monday,December 5,2011 at the Cohasset High School
auditorium the following articles were contained in the warrant and acted upon as follows.
Checkers sworn in by the Town Clerk,Carol L.St.Pierre at 6:30 p.m.were Elizabeth Anderson,Abigail
Alves,Debra Krupczak,Sandra Murray and Katherine Whitley.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 for Precinct 1 -102 and Precinct 2-72 for a
grand total of 174.
It was 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.
Citizens recited the pledge of allegiance.
Congressman Stephen Lynch was recognized at this time.
ARTICLE 1:AMENDMENTS TO FISCAL 2012 OPERATING BUDGET
To see what additional action the Town will vote to amend,modify,increase or decrease,or otherwise,
to balance the Fiscal Year 2012 Operating Budget as voted in Article 3 of the April 30,2011 Annual Town
Meeting,including proposed revised appropriations and any additional sums the Town will vote to raise
and appropriate,borrow pursuant to any applicable statute,or transfer from available funds or
otherwise,for the payment of the salaries and compensation,expenses,equipment,and outlays,capital
and otherwise,of the several Town departments,for the current fiscal year,or take any other action
related thereto.
MOVED that the Fiscal Year 2012 Operating Budget as voted in Article 3 of the April 30,2011 Annual
Town Meeting,be hereby amended,modified,increased or decreased,or otherwise,as follows:
Description of
New
Appropriation
Amount Source of Funds Transfers to
Meet
Appropriation
Balance In
Source After
Transfer
Planning Board,
Personnel Services
SI 0.800.00 Professional &
Liability Insurance /
(ieneral Expenses
SI 0,800.00 $236,350.00
Director of
Finance/Personnel
Services
S75.000 Health Insurance /
General Expenses
$75,000.00 $3,060,360.00
Library General
Expenses
S22.000 Town Manager /
Personnel Services
$22,000 $341,461.00
Motion adopted.
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Article 2: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,or to take any other action related thereto.
Department Unpaid Bill Ami.Vendor Reason
Selectmen $580.98 Verizon 6/14/11 Telephone Bill
Selectmen $117.26 Fox Associates Letterheads
Fire -EMS $262.50 Philips Healthcare Pediatric Defib Pads
Gas &Plumbing $3,975.00 Jay Yetman FY1 1 June Inspections
DPW $3,010.00 PSC Environmental 6/18/11 Collections
DPW $1,168.24 Brighter Horizons 6/24/11 Disposal
DPW $109.45 Strategic Materials 6/9/11 Disposal
DPW $44.44 Mary Snow 5/4/11-6/23/11 Mileage
DPW $3,187.84 Global Montello 6/24/11 Delivery
Insurance $194.44 Signature Medical
Group
FY 10 Police Medical
Bills
Totals $12,650.15
MOVED that the sum of Twelve Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Dollars and Fifteen cents ($12,650.15)be
hereby raised from the FY 2012 tax levy and general revenues of the town and appropriated to be
expended by the Town Manager,to pay unpaid bills from previous fiscal years for the town's general
fund,as set forth below,
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Department Unpaid Bill A nit.Vendor Reason
Selectmen $580.98 Verizon 6/14/11 Telephone Bill
Selectmen $117.26 Fox Associates Letterheads
Fire -EMS $262.50 Philips Healthcare Pediatric Dcfib Pads
Gas &Plumbing $3,975.00 Jay Yetman FY1 1 June Inspections
DPW $3,010.00 PSC Environmental 6/18/11 Collections
DPW $1,168.24 Brighter Horizons 6/24/11 Disposal
DPW $109.45 Strategic Materials 6/9/11 Disposal
DPW $44.44 Mary Snow 5/4/11-6/23/11 Mileage
DPW $3,187.84 Global Montello 6/24/1 1 Delivery
Insurance $194.44 Signature Medical
Group
FY 10 Police Medical
Bills
Totals $12,650.15
and further than the sum of Two Hundred Seventy Thousand Seventy Four Dollars and Thirty Three
cents ($270,074.33)be hereby raised from the FY 2012 tax levy and general revenues of the town and
appropriated to the Water Department Enterprise Fund,to be expended to pay for unpaid bills from
previous fiscal years as set forth in a chart entitled (Article 2)Unpaid Bills of the Water Department.
FY Account #Inv.Date Vendor Amount Description
FY09 61-450-
5880-020
Extraordinary
Maintenance
8/31/200
9
Mass Pavement
Reclamation
10,500.00 Water of raingardens
6/17-9/18/08
FY11 61-450-
5424-020
Consumer
Confidence
Report
7/12/201
1
American Water
Services
$1,382.37 Postage for Consumer
Confidence Report
FY10 61-450-
5380-020
Contracted
Services
6/10/201
1
American Water
Services
5,355.25 Pass thru charges W.
McAuliffc 4/1-5/31/10
FY10 61-450-
5380-020
Contracted
Services
6/10/201
1
American Water
Services
8,826.79 Pass thru charges W.
McAuliffe 1/1-3/31/10
FY11 61-450-
5380-020
Contracted
Services
6/10/201
1
American Water
Services
$102,182.6
1
Contract Operations of
Facilities 5/1 -5/31/11
FY11 61-450-
5380-020
Contracted
Services
7/1/2011 American Water
Services
$87,722.84 O&M 6/1-6/30/11
FY11 61-450-
5380-020
Contracted
Services
7/12/201
1
American Water
Services
$8,160.69 Overtime Hours in excess
of 650 Hours
FY11 61-450-
5880-020
Extraordinary
Maintenance
7/12/201
1
American Water
Services
$16,893.95 Repair &Maintenance
Cap over $20,000
74
FY11 61-
4505740-
020
General Liability
Ins
6/10/201
1
American Water
Services
SI,55 1.00 Liability Insurance 5/1 to
5/31/11
FY11 61-450-
5740-020
General Liability
Ins
7/12/201
1
American Water
Services
51,551.00 Insurance Reimbursement
6/1-6/30/11
FY11 61-450-
5250-020
General
Operating
Expenses
5/10/201
1
John Hoadley &
Sons,Inc.
S900.99 Back Flows for Hydrants
FY11 61-450-
5250-020
General
Operating
Expenses
1/26-
2/18/11
Town of Cohasset S861.77 fuel 1/26-2/18/11
FY11 61-450-
5250-020
General
Operating
Expenses
2/19-
4/20/11
Town of Cohasset $1,741.75 fuel 2/19-4/20/11
FY11 61-450-
5250-020
General
Operating
Expenses
4/2 1 -
5/24/11
Town of Cohasset S980.64 fuel 4/21-5/24/11
FY11 61-450-
5250-020
General
Operating
Expenses
5/25-
6/30/11
Town of Cohasset $1,187.64 fuel 5/25-6/30/1
1
FY11 61-450-
5304-020
Legal 5/10/201
1
Deutsch Williams
Brooks
S92.50 General Real Estate
FY11 61-450-
5304-020
Legal 5/10/201
1
Deutsch Williams
Brooks
S203.50 Litchfield Conservation
Restriction,Scituate
FY11 61-450-
5304-020
Legal 5/10/201
1
Deutsch Williams
Brooks
S869.57 Ogrodnik v.Water
Commission
FY11 61-450-
5304-020
Legal 5/10/201
1
Deutsch Williams
Brooks
S2,368.00 Water Commission Real
Estate Matters
FY11 61-450-
5304-020
Legal 6/7/2011 Deutsch Williams
Brooks
S370.00 Litchfield Conservation
Restriction,Scituate
FY11 61-450-
5304-020
Legal 6/7/2011 Deutsch Williams
Brooks
S980.50 Robert Smith vs.Water
Commissioners
FY11 61-450-
5304-020
Legal 6/8/2011 Deutsch Williams
Brooks
$37.00 Ogrodnik v.Water
Commission
FY11 61-450-
5304-020
Legal 6/8/2011 Deutsch Williams
Brooks
$2,793.50 Water Commission Real
Estate Matters
FY11 61-450-
5214-020
Utilities 5/27-
6/29/1
1
National Grid -
Electric
$6,529.26 Electric -Plant
FY11 61-450-
5801-020
Water Resource
Protection
5/10/201
1
Norfolk Ram
Group,LLC
$240.00 Stream Gauging
FY11 61-450-
5801-020
Water Resource
Protection
7/1 1/201
1
Norfolk Ram
Group.LLC
SI,076.35 Professional Services June
1 -June 30,2011
FY11 61-450-
5304-020
Legal 6/23/201
1
Deutsch Williams
Brooks
$2,004.40 Water Commission Real
Estate Matters
FY11 61-450-
5304-020
Legal 6/23/201
1
Deutsch Williams
Brooks
$2,654.96 Ogrodnik v.Water
Commission
FY11 61-450-
5304-020
Legal 6/23/201
1
Deutsch Williams
Brooks
$55.50 Conservation Restriction -
Trustees of Reservation
270.074.33
A 9/10's vote required.Motion adopted by the required 9/10's.
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Article 3: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 Stabilization Fund,or to
take any other action related thereto.
MOVED that this article be indefinitely postponed.
Motion for indefinite postponement adopted.
Article 4: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,
or to take any other action related thereto.
MOVED that the subject matter of Article 4 be indefinitely postponed.
Motion for indefinite postponement adopted.
Article 5: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,as listed
below,or take any other action related thereto.
MOVED that Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00)be transferred from the Capital Stabilization Fund to
be spent by the Town Manager for the purpose of purchasing a thermal imaging camera for the Fire
Department.
A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted unanimously.
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Article 6:Capital Improvement Budget Wording Amendment
To see if the Town will vote to amend the wording of Article 6 of the Annual Town Meeting held on April
30,2011 as follows;or take any other action related thereto:
Wording as Voted:
Entity Purpose Amount
Fire Department Computer Server for regional
dispatch
SI 0.000
Proposed New Wording:
Entity Purpose Amount
Fire Department Computer Server for regional
dispatch and associated
hardware and software
SI 0.000
MOVED that the appropriation purpose wording of Article 6 of the Annual Town Meeting held on April
30,2011 be amended as follows:
Wording as Voted:
Entity Purpose Amount
Fire Department Computer Server for regional dispatch $10,000.00.
New Wording:
Entity Purpose Amount
Fire Department Computer Server for regional dispatch and associated hardware and software
$10,000.00.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 7:Transfer of Funds for Plumbing Inspections
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds,and/or borrow,
pursuant to any applicable statute,the sum of $13,000.00 to be appropriated to the FY12 Town Budget
-Gas &Plumbing General Expenses budget line item as voted in Article 3 of the Annual Town Meeting
held on April 30,2011;or take any other action related thereto.
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MOVED that the sum of Thirteen Thousand Dollars ($13,000.00)be hereby raised from the FY 12 tax
levy and general revenues of the town,and appropriated to the FY 12 Town Budget -Gas &Plumbing
General Expenses budget line item as voted in Article 3 of the Annual Town Meeting held on April 30,
2011.
Motion adopted.
Article 8:Transfer of Funds for Wiring Inspections
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds,and/or borrow,
pursuant to any applicable statute,the sum of $10,000.00 to be appropriated to the FY12 Town Budget
-Wiring Inspector General Expenses budget line item as voted in Article 3 of the Annual Town Meeting
held on April 30,2011;or take any other action related thereto.
MOVED that the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00)be raised from the FY 12 tax levy and other
general revenues of the town and appropriated to the FY 12 Town Budget -Wiring Inspector General
Expenses budget line item as voted in Article 3 of the Annual Town Meeting held on April 30,2011.
Motion adopted.
Article 9:Parking Clerk Budget Amendment
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds,and/or borrow,
pursuant to any applicable statute,the sum of $1,500.00 to be appropriated to the FY12 Town Budget -
Parking Clerk General Expenses budget line item as voted in Article 3 of the Annual Town Meeting held
on April 30,2011;or take any other action related thereto.
MOVED that One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00)be raised from the FY 12 tax levy and
other general revenues of the town and hereby appropriated to the FY 12 Town Budget -Parking Clerk
General Expenses budget line item as voted in Article 3 of the Annual Town Meeting held on April 30,
2011.
Motion adopted unanimously.
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Article 10:Transfer of Funds for Senior Center Needs Assessment
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds,and/or borrow,
pursuant to any applicable statute,the sum of $15,000.00 to the Town Manager's FY 12 budget for the
purposes of hiring a consultant to conduct a needs assessment for the proposed Cohasset Senior Center;
or take any other action related thereto.
MOVED that,the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00)be raised from the FY 12 tax levy and
other general revenues of the town and hereby appropriated to the Town Manager's FY 12 budget for
the purposes of hiring a consultant to conduct a needs assessment for the proposed Cohasset Senior
Center.
Motion adopted.
Article 11:Elder Affairs Board Amendment to Membership
Article V,Section 5 Elder Affairs Board
The following sentence to be added to (a)and before (b)
There shall also be up to 3 associate members,each appointed for a three (3)year term by the Board of
Selectmen.The associate members shall be non-voting.
Moved that Article V,Section 5 of the General Bylaws of the Town of Cohasset be hereby amended by
adding the following sentences to the end of subsection (a):
There shall also be up to 3 associate members,each appointed for a three (3)year term by the Board of
Selectmen.The associate members shall be non-voting.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 12:Lease of Town Property for the use of a Solar Energy Array -Schools
To see if the Town will vote to adopt and approve the joint recommendation of the Alternative Energy
Committee and the School Committee to authorize the School Committee to lease the roof of Cohasset
Middle/High School located at 143 Pond Street,Cohasset,MA 02025,for $1.00 per year for up to twenty
(20)years together with a non-exclusive easement for reasonable access for the purpose of
constructing,installing,operating,and maintaining a solar energy array to provide electrical energy via
net metering to Town owned Cohasset Middle/High School and the purchase of solar power generated
at subject school to reduce the Town's energy costs to the maximum extent feasible or take any other
action related thereto.
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MOVED that the School Committee,pursuant to the joint recommendation of the Alternative Energy
Committee and the School Committee,be hereby authorized to lease the roof of Cohasset Middle/High
School and other portions of the property as may be related thereto located at 143 Pond Street,
Cohasset,MA 02025 for up to twenty (20)years,together with a non-exclusive easement for reasonable
access for the purpose of constructing,installing,operating,and maintaining a solar energy array to
provide electrical energy via net metering to Town owned Cohasset Middle/High School and the
purchase of solar power generated at subject school to reduce the Town's energy costs to the maximum
extent feasible.
A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted by the required 2/3's.
Article 13:Lease of Town Property for the use of a Solar Energy Array -DPW
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to lease for $1.00 per year for a term
not to exceed a total of twenty years a certain parcel of land,known as Town Assessor Map 05,Plot 048,
Parcel 10,located at 81-91 Cedar Street in Cohasset,Massachusetts,and further described in the deed
recorded at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Book 2405,Page 423,subject to Massachusetts
G.L.c30B for the purpose of constructing,installing,operating and maintaining a solar energy array to
provide electrical energy to the Town of Cohasset via a net metering agreement to reduce the Town's
energy costs or take any other action related thereto.
MOVED that the Board of Selectmen be hereby authorized to lease for a term not to exceed a total of
twenty years a certain parcel of land,known as Town Assessor Map 05,Plot 048,Parcel 10,located at
81-91 Cedar Street in Cohasset,Massachusetts,and further described in the deed recorded at the
Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Book 2405,Page 423,subject to Massachusetts G.L.c.30B for the
purpose of constructing,installing,operating and maintaining a solar energy array to provide electrical
energy to the Town of Cohasset via a net metering agreement to reduce the Town's energy costs.
Article 15:Transfer to the Sewer Commission Enterprise Fund
To sec if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds and /or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statutes the sum of SI 65.000 to the Sewer Commission Enterprise Fund in
order to compensate the Sewer Commission for excess paving costs incurred,above the budgeted amount,
due to the additional excavation necessary to certain portions of the Cohasset roads from other utility
activities including storm water,gas and electric company work or take any action related thereto.
MOVED that the subject matter of Article 15 be indefinitely postponed.
Motion for indefinite postponement adopted unanimously.
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Article 16:Transfer of Funds for Clerical Assistance for the Sewer Commission
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 $7,604.97 to be appropriated to the FY12 Town Budget-
Clerical Assistance line item as voted in Article 3 of the Annual Town Meeting held on April 30,2011;or
takes any other action related thereto.
MOVED that Seven Thousand Six Hundred Four Dollars and Ninety Seven cents ($7,604.97)be
appropriated from the Sewer Department FY 12 Receipts to the FY 12 Town Budget-Clerical Assistance
line item as voted in Article 3 of the Annual Town Meeting held on April 30,2011.
Motion adopted unanimously.
It was moved and seconded that this Special Town Meeting be dissolved at 8:55 p.m.
A True Record,ATTEST:
Carol L.St.Pierre
Town Clerk
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VITAL STATISTICS -2011
Record of birth,marriage and death records in the Town of Cohasset for 2011 are as follows:
BIRTHS
The numbers of births recorded were sixty-five.Thirty-one were females and thirty-four were males.
MARRIAGES
The total of marriages was thirty-five.Eighteen of those were solemnized in Cohasset during the current
year.
DEATHS
The total number of deaths was sixty-seven including residents of Cohasset who died elsewhere and
non-residents who died in Cohasset.Thirty-six were females and thirty-one were males.
82
PROSPECTIVE JUROR LIST
Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 234A,Section 15,the Prospective Juror List is
available in the Town Clerk's office with the names of those residents who may be summoned for juror
service.
This information is available for public inspection during normal office hours.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol L.St.Pierre
Town Clerk
83
TOWN ACCOUNTANT
Following are Basic Financial Statements that were in included in the Town of Cohasset's audit of Fiscal
Year 2011.
84
TOWN OF COHASSET.MASSACHUSETTS
BALANCE SHEET
GOVERNMENTAL Fl NDS
JLNE 30,201
1
General
Community
Preservation Library
Monmajor Total
Governmental Governmental
t-unds Kunds
ASSETS
Cash and short-term investments S 2.474.560 S 9 54.697 S 20.648 $3.397.655 S 6.847,560
Investments --1.228.927 451.705 1.680.632
Receivables,net of allowance for uncollectibles:
Property taxes 628.123 s.s:7 -636.950
Other 1.443,716 ---1.443.716
Intergovernmental ---379.572
$
379.572
Total Assets s 4.546J99 s 963,524 $1.249.575 $4.228,932 10.988.430
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES
LIABILITIES:
Warrants and accounts payable
Accrued withholdings
Deferred revenues
Other liabilities
Bond anticipation notes payable
Total Liabilities
FUND BALANCES:
Nortspendable
Restricted
Assigned
Unassigned
Total Fund Balances
$874.301 $
1,755.8X8
2.630,189
261.659
1,654.551
1,916.210
8,827
8.827
954,697
954,697
1.249.575
1.249,575
$222.723
319.765
542.488
3.686.444
S 1.097,024
1.764.715
319,765
3.1 81.504
1 00.000 100.000
.803.351 6.007.623
-261,659
(216.907)1.437.644
7.806.926
Total Liabilities and Fund Balances $4.546,399 $963,524 $1,249,575 S 4.228.932 $10,988,430xsKxanasBsiammbhbm^h^^hm m^m^hm^mm^m^mm B^^Hnmna CBHEKncnBiaam
See accompanying notes to basic financial statements.
Town ofCohasset,Massachusetts Basic Financial Statements
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TOWN OF COHASSET.MASSACHL SETTS
STATEMENT OF RE\EM ES.EXPENDITl RES AND CHANGES IN FIND BALANCES
GOVERNMENT \L FINDS
^EAR ENDED II NE 30.2011
REVENUES
Real estate and personal propern taxes net
Intergovernmental
Molor vehicle and other excises
License and permits
Departmental and other revenue
Penalties and interest on taxes
Fines and forfeitures
Investment income
Contributions and donation)
Total Revenues
EXPENDITURES
Current
General government
Public safety
Education
Public works
Health and human services
Culture and recreation
Pensions and other fringes
State and county tax assessments
Debt service
Regular scheduled maturities of principal
Interest and other related financing charges
Total Expenditure*
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY)OF REV ENIES
OVER EXPENDITURES
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
Transfers n
Trans ten out
Total Other Financing Sources ilwti
Net change in fund balance
Fl Nl>R VI ANCF -Rfjinnin;(rOMfHl -See Note \I
FUND BALANCES -Ending
See accompanying notes to basic financial statements
Nonnuior Total
Communitv Governmental tjovern mental
General Preservation 1 ibfjrv Fund".Funds
S 28.288,869 S >04 041 S S S 28653.809
5.156 4-:96.754 2.030 153 7J83.379
1.141.926 1 141.926
543407 -543.407
936.214 1 005.235 2.541 449
118.155 118.155
41.001 41.603
63.540 D.D*204.751 '8.858 353.846
82.641
287.398
245.323
3.959 569
327.964
36.2°O.ISo 468J85.4 1 005.538
1.777.314 295.713
4.515.569
15.101.023 -
2 259.110 -
369.655 -
579.839 -
7.355.047 -
988.613 -
2.009.985 25.000
909.614 II "20
35.865.769 332.442
424 417 135.943
14.823
14.823
2^2.575
450.402 2 529.489
09.388 4584.957
2.577.785 1 7.678.808
885.848 3.144.958
14 622 384.277
308.536 903.198
-7.355.047
-988.613
2.034.985
921 343
4.312.641 40.525.675
(353.072)479.863
599.099 33.000 632.099
(1.235.8191 (125.8941
192.8941
(445.966)
(1,361.713)
1636.720)(729.614)
(212.3031 135.943 272.575 (249.751)
2 128 513 818 754 971 000 4 132.410 8.056.677
5 1.916.210 S 954.697 $1.249.575 $3.686.444 $7.806.926
Town of Coh asset,Massachusetts Basic Financial Statements
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TOWN OF COHASSET,.MASSACHUSETTS
STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
JUNE 30.2011
Business-type Activities
Enterprise Funds
Water Sewer
ASSETS
CURRENT:
CURRENT:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Accrued interest expense
Bond anticipation notes payable
Bond indebtedness due within one year
Total Current Liabilities
NONCURRENT:
Bond indebtedness due in more than one year
TOTAL LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
Invested in capital assets,net of related debt
Restricted
Unrestricted
NET ASSETS
See accompanying notes to basic financial statements.
Town ofCohasset,Massachusetts
Totals
Cash and cash equivalents S 146.799 S 751.841 S 898,640
Receivables,net of allowance tor uncollectibles:
User charges 1 ,026,896 425.797 1.452.693
Betterments -1.508.187 1,508.187
Intergovernmental -1.609.616
4.295,441
1.609,616
Total Current Assets 1.173,695 5.469.136
NONCURRENT:
Receivables,net of allowance for uncollectibles:
Betterments -13.573,686 13,573,686
Intergovernmental -4.994.242 4,994,242
Land 1,307,549 1,009 1,308,558
Depreciable capital assets.
net of accumulated depreciation 38.562,926 32.261,649 70,824.575
TOTAL ASSETS 41,044.170 55,126,027 96,170.197
LIABILITIES
269,824 54,579 324.403
286,241 147,178 433,419
1,187,150 1,200,000 2,387,150
1.754,724 1,877,506 3,632.230
3.497.939 3.279.263 6.777.202
32.270.116 25.051,223 57.321.339
35.768.055 28,330,486 64,098.541
4.658,485 10.737,787 15,396,272
-15,081.873 15.081.873
617.630 975.881 1.593,511
S 5,276,115 $26,795,541 S 32,071,656
Basic Financial Statements
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TOWN OFCOIIASSET,MASSACHUSETTS
STATEMEN 1 OK KEN EM ES.EXPENSES.AND CH VNGES IN FIND NET ASSETS
PROPRIETARV FUNDS
YEAR ENDED JINE 30.2011
Business rvptf Activities
OPERATING REVKNl FS
Charges Tot services
lotal Operating Revenues
OPERATING EXPENSES
Operating costs
Depreciation
Total Operating Lxpenses
OPERATING INCOME
NONOPERATING REVENUES (EXPENSES):
Intergovernmental
Interest expense
Total Nonoperating Revenues (Expenses),net
INCOME (LOSS)BEFORE CAPITAL CONTRIBl TIOVS
AND TRANSFERS
CAPITAL CONTRIBITIONS
Sewer betterments
TRANSFERS
Transfers in
Trans ters out
Total Transfers
ClLvNGE IN NET ASSETS
NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF VEAR
Prior period restatement (see Note VI)
NET ASSETS AT END OF YEAR
See accompanying notes to basic tinjncial statements
'A .tier
4.732.701
1.853.202
982.921
2.836.123
I.896J78
(1.503.350)
(1.503.850)
392.728
Enterprise Funds
1.684,014
1,966.860
"61.692
(1.044.538)
4I0.S64
il.436.M2)
(1.025.748)
(2.070.286)
l3.4o4,435
TotjU
$4.732."'Ol S I.6S4.0I4 S r>4l6.7 l>
0.4I6.~I5
3.820.062
1.744.613
5.564.6 7 5
852.040
410.864
(2.040.462)
i:.529.598)
(1.677.558)
13.4b4.435
288.932 936.851 1-225.783
•(496.169)
440.682
(496.169)
2S8,<>32 729.614
681.660 11.834.831 12.516,491
4.594.455 15.770.245 20.364,700
(809.535)(809.535)
$5.276.115 $26.795.541 S 32.071,656
Town of Cohasset,Massachusetts Basic Financial Statements
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TOWN OF COH ASSET,MASSACHUSETTS
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES,EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IS Fl ND BALANCE
BUDGET AND VCTUAL -GENERAL FUND
1EAR ENDED JUNE 30.2011
Budgeted Amounts Actual
Budgetary
Actual
Budgetary
Variance
Original Final Favorable
Budget Budget Amounts Encumbrances Adjusted (Unfavorable!
REVENUES
Real estate and personal property taxes,net S 28.093559 S 28.093,959 S 27.972.918 S $27.972.918 S (121,041)
Intergovernmental 2.122,868 2.122.868 2.119,985 2.119.985 (1883)
Motor vehicle and other excises 999.000 999,000 1,141,926 1.141.926 142.926
Departmental and other revenue I.MOJ00 1.640.500 1374.033 1374.033 (266,467)
License and permits 346.000 346.000 543.407 543.407 197,407
Penalties and interest on taxes 147.000 147.000 118.155 118.155 (28,845)
Fines and forfeitures 40.000 40,000 41,603 41.603 1.603
Investment mcome 100.000
33.489327
100.000
33.489327
52.110
33364.137
52.110
33364.137
(47,890)
Total Revenues (125.190)
EXPENDITURES
General government 1.906,169 1.906.169 1.777318 46.84:1,824.164 8Z005
Public safety 4.582,492 42582,492 4315369 2823:4343,802 38.690
Education 15.269,591 1522692591 15.101,024 166,02"'15267.051 2539.88
Public works 2.298.191 2298.191 2259.110 725^1 2266363 31.828
Health and human services 380,174 380.174 369.655 9,80f1 379,455 719
Culture and recreation 621,113 621,113 579.839 350f1 583339 37.774
State and county tax assessments 998,795 998,795 988.613 988.613 10,182
Pension and other fringe Benefits 4,332,700 4332,700 4318359 4318559 14,141
Debt service 3.946308
34,335,533
3,946308
34335333
3.821,060
33,730.747
3,821.060
1 33.992.406
125248
Total Expenditures $261,6$343,127
OTHER FINANCING SOTRCES (USES)
Transfers in 380253 380253 380253 380253 -
Transfers out (355.000)
25253
(355.000)
25253
(355.000)
25253
(355.000)
25253
-
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses)-
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY)OF REVENUES AND OTHER
FINANCING SOURCES OVER EXPENDITURES/USE
OF PRIOR YEAR BUDGETARY FUND BALANCE (820553)(820.953)$(341357)$(603,016)$217,937
OTHER BUDGETARY ITEMS:
Undesignated surplus (free cash)
Overlay
Prior year encumbrances
185277 185277
50.000 50.000
585.676 585.676
Total Other Budstetan Items 820.953 820.953
NET BUDGET
The notes to the basic financial statements and notes to the required supplementary information are an integral part of this stateme t.
Town of Coh asset,Massachusetts Basic Financial Statements
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TOWN OF COHASSET,MASSACHUSETTS
FIDUCIARY FUNDS
STATEMENT OF FIDUCIARY NET ASSETS
JUNE 30,2011
Private
Purpose Agency-
Trust Funds Funds
ASSETS
CURRENT:
Cash and cash equivalents
Investments 706,071
$447,289
Total Assets 706.071 447,289
LIABILITIES
CURRENT:
Payroll withholdings
Agency liabilities
396.972
50,317
Total Liabilities 447.289
NET ASSETS
Held in trust lor private purposes 706,071
Net Assets 706,071
Sec accompanying notes to basic financial statements.
Town o/Cohasset,Massachusetts Basic Financial Statements
90
TOWN OF COH ASSET,MASSACHUSETTS
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FIDUCIARY NET ASSETS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,20 11
Private
Purpose
Trust Funds
ADDITIONS
Investment income
Total Additions
$49,994
49,994
DISBURSEMENTS
Education -scholarships 17,050
Total Deductions
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS
NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR
NET ASSETS AT END OF YEAR
17,050
32,944
673,127
$706,071
See accompanying notes to basic financial statements.
Town o/Cohasset,Massachusetts
91
Basic Financial Statements
WAGES SALARIES PAID
CALENDAR YEAR 201
1
Last Name First Name Primary Department Gross Pav
QUILL MARYE Board of Assessors 73,205
LANE WARREN Board of Assessors 44,775
WARNER ELLEN Board of Assessors 42,408
MILLER ELSA J.Board of Assessors 1,300
GRANVILLE MARY E.Board of Assessors 1,200
PATROLIA MICHAEL C.Board of Assessors 1,200
Department Total -$164,088
TRADD TARA Board of Health 61,788
GOODWIN MARY C.Board of Health 45.576
GODZIK JOSEPH R Board of Health 23,500
Department Total -$130,864
EGAN ROBERT M Building/Land Use 81.519
PILCZAK JOANN Building/Land Use 55.544
Department Total -$137,063
NOONAN NANCY ANN Conservation 44.874
Department Total -$44,874
SESTITO CARL A Dept of Public Works 78.249
SESTITO ANTHONY C Dept of Public Works 75,306
SWANSON ANDREW W Dept.of Public Works 65.126
LIVINGSTON BOYD J Dept of Public Works 64.850
EKBOM LEO A.Dept of Public Works 59.752
GUARENTE CHARLES E Dept of Public Works 59.386
BUTMAN KENNETH BARR Dept of Public Works 58.018
THAYER JR KENNETH E.Dept.of Public Works 56.001
PIEPENBRINK ROBERT Dept of Public Works 53.817
BAKER JR GRANVILLE C Dept of Public Works 49.691
MURRAY CHRISTOPHER Dept.of Public Works 48.643
MARSH HERBERT
L
Dept.of Public Works 46.852
SNOW MARY L.Dept.of Public Works 44,985
EDGETT PHILIP L.Dept of Public Works 43.311
BROWN HERBERT L Dept of Public Works 15.043
LANZILLOTTI AUSTEN K Dept.of Public Works 7.357
ZAPPOLA NICHOLAS M Dept of Public Works 6.659
GOFF ANN MARIE Dept of Public Works 2,948
FLINT MARKD Dept of Public Works 593
Department Total -$836,587
GRANDE CORALS Elder Affairs 63.627
BARRETT CAROL A Elder Affairs 40,120
SALERNO GERTRUDE Elder Affairs 23,196
HORSEFIELD MARTHA R Elder Affairs 22,731
BUCKLEY JOHN Elder Affairs 19,934
SALERNO ELIZABETH Elder Affairs 2,055
Department Total -$171,663
KELLY MARK H.Facilities 73,965
LINCOLN DEREK A.Facilities 59,237
RATTENBURY HENRY A Facilities 22,615
LITCHFIELD JOHN Facilities 21,244
ADAMS BRIAN Facilities 20,014
EMANUELLO ANTHONY P.Facilities 13,850
KELLY DANIEL Facilities 13,678
Department Total -$224,603
92
WAGES SALARIES PAID
CALENDAR YEAR 2011
Last Name First Name Primary Department Gross Pav
BILODEAU PAUL T.Fire Department 133,438
TRASK MARK H.Fire Department 120,336
SILVIA ROBERT D.Fire Department 115,145
PROTULIS ROBERT F.Fire Department 106,777
MAHONEY JR.FRANCIS X.Fire Department 91,822
CURLEY JAMES F.Fire Department 88,450
DOCKRAY JOHN J.Fire Department 88,389
HERNAN JOHN M.Fire Department 84,323
MARTIN ROBERT Fire Department 81,623
SMITH DANIEL Fire Department 79,179
RUNEY JAMES P.Fire Department 78,591
HALL JAMES Fire Department 77,155
DURETTE KEVIN J.Fire Department 75,868
BELANGER RANDY
P
Fire Department 75,448
WENZLOW ERIC W.Fire Department 74,114
PERGOLA JOSEPH M Fire Department 73,541
FORDE ROBERT Fire Department 72,641
DONOVAN KEVIN D Fire Department 71,698
CUNNINGHAM DANIEL Fire Department 71 ,472
MORRISON LAURA CHRIS Fire Department 70,582
NADEAU ROBERT A Fire Department 63,371
MAYNARD STEVEN Fire Department 2,700
MCKAY THOMAS Fire Department 2,550
BOUDREAU JAMIE Fire Department 1,256
COLLINS TIMOTHY Fire Department 1,199
HALEY JOHNW Fire Department 336
WILCOX COLBY Fire Department 336
MENDES DANIEL Fire Department 168
Department Total -$1,802,508
GIBBONS LORREN S.Harbormaster 51,930
SARTORI KEVIN Harbormaster 12,413
JOHNSON NICHOLAS Harbormaster 4,345
JOHNSON ROBERTA Harbormaster 1,613
LONDON ALEXANDER Harbormaster 765
MACDONALD RYAN J Harbormaster 66
Department Total -$71,132
RAFFERTY JACQUELINE S Library 73,267
MOODY SHARON Library 57,679
WALSH GAYLE Library 47,832
GAILUNAS PAUL J.Library 44,655
DWYER JANET Library 37,110
NORTON KRISTIN Library 28,667
WALSH LAURIE L.Library 27,635
COUGHLIN MARY E.Library 27,123
OHRENBERGER MARJORIE Library 26,925
NELSON BRONWYN Library 8,697
LONDERGAN MARY E.Library 5,605
LENGYEL BRIGID Library 4,239
RYDER CYNTHIA Library 3,049
CANNEY JULIA Library 2,832
REEL MICHAEL C Library 816
KANE ELLEN Library 251
JENKS KAREN Library 107
Department Total -$396,489
DELUCA MARK M.Police Department 132,653
TREANOR JEFFREY Police Department 128,492
QUIGLEY WILLIAM P.Police Department 126,144
MCLEAN JAMES P.Police Department 121,387
LENNON GREGORY J.Police Department 112,593
REARDON PATRICK Police Department 112,104
CONTE JOHN C.Police Department 110,983
93
WAGES SALARIES PAID
CALENDAR YEAR 2011
Last Name First Name Primary Department Gross Pay
HUNT GARRET A.Police Department 97.544
STIVES JOHN J Police Department 96932
YANNIZZI FRANCIS P Police Department 91,336
WILSON PAUL M.Police Department 86,488
KENNEY PATRICK Police Department 77.146
WILLIAMS DANIEL Police Department 76,102
TARANTINO CHRISTY J Police Department 75.430
SCHMIDT HARRISON W.Police Department 65.813
LOWERY PATRICIA A Police Department 64,511
DOUGLAS PATRICIA A Police Department 63,501
WIGMORE THOMAS W Police Department 62.365
MCCARTHY KELLI Police Department 61.904
HARTNETT GREGG T Police Department 59,942
FERRICK JENIFER Police Department 54.651
PEEBLES BRIAN M Police Department 50.804
FORD ANDREW J Police Department 30.070
MATOS LISA M.Police Department 29.361
DIAS CHRISTOPHER Police Department 26,239
CUNNIFF DENNIS M Police Department 22.437
DIGAVIO MARK A Police Department 17.527
MURPHY PAUL W Police Department 13.620
LOPES MICHAEL Police Department 13.542
AHLSTEDT RICHARD Police Department 12,923
SMALL JOHN H.Police Department 12.810
GEDDES SASHA Police Department 11.616
REARDON TIMOTHY P Police Department 10.231
KINTIGOS JOSEPH F Police Department 9,968
NAUGHTON BRIAN F.Police Department 6,853
HENVEY CAROL Police Department 6,126
BOWERS CHRISTOPHER Police Department 2.288
MALOUF FREDERICK G Police Department 4.934
STIVES KEVIN Police Department 4,588
FALL GREGORY Police Department 4.555
RUNEY JUSTIN P Police Department 4.244
ADAMS KATHLEEN M Police Department 3.802
NORRIS JOHN Police Department 3.282
BROKMEIER MICHAEL A Police Department 3.145
BRIGHAM PAUL B Police Department 3.041
CADIGAN THOMAS M Police Department 3.033
O'HARA MICHAEL Police Department 2,340
PIERCE CHARLES Police Department 1,980
LOWRANCE RAWSON Police Department 1,860
BUONAUGURIO PATRICK Police Department 1,844
FARINA COREY Police Department 1.635
HARRISON JEFF Police Department 1.485
CAVANAUGH SEAN T.Police Department 1.457
FAHEY SEANM Police Department 1.432
ADAMS JUSTIN Police Department 1,408
GILMARTIN JAMES A.Police Department 1.248
COLETTI DAVID F Police Department 1.140
ELMES STEPHEN Police Department 1,064
DUFFEY JOSEPH P Police Department 926
MAHONEY JON F Police Department 892
ACHILLE ROBERT Police Department 788
ALLISON DONALD Police Department 780
WILBUR KEITH Police Department 770
GAETA SR THOMAS Police Department 754
O'ROURKE JOHN Police Department 754
AIGUIER BRIAN Police Department 720
BAILEY DOUGLAS Police Department 720
CASAGRANDE ROBERT C.Police Department 720
GLENNON SEAN Police Department 720
RICE ROBERT Police Department 712
TALBOT KEVIN Police Department 712
CHURCH DANNY
D
Police Department 704
MALONEY DENNIS M.Police Department 704
ROSS RYAN Police Department 704
RAPPOLD ROBERT Police Department 664
94
WAGES SALARIES PAID
CALENDAR YEAR 2011
Last Name First Name Primary Department Gross Pay
CANNY DAVID Police Department 627
COOPER DAVID T Police Department 540
GIBBONS EDWARD Police Department 540
SHEA DALE Police Department 540
TAYLOR JR.JAMES F.Police Department 540
HOCKNEY MATTHEW Police Department 536
MCISAAC JOHNF Police Department 536
CHEN JIMMY Police Department 532
GALVIN DANIEL Police Department 528
LUCAS MATTHEW J Police Department 528
BRENNAN MARK Police Department 446
BAGLEY EDWARD Police Department 418
MCLAUGHLIN PETER Police Department 418
SHALNO STEVEN Police Department 418
LENCKI JAMES Police Department 394
LEARY DANIEL Police Department 385
FORD THOMAS Police Department 360
GAETA JR THOMAS Police Department 360
JOUDREY PAUL Police Department 360
LAMBERT LAUREN Police Department 360
STEELE JOHN Police Department 360
WHEDBEE JR JIMMIE Police Department 360
BEST MICHAEL Police Department 352
CASSIDY JR JAMES A Police Department 352
DESROCHE STEPHEN Police Department 352
KELLY MICHAEL Police Department 352
LANCIONE NICHOLAS A.Police Department 352
PACINO DAVID Police Department 352
TRIEU BRUCE Police Department 352
GREELEY THOMAS Police Department 180
MCLAUGHLIN KATELIN Police Department 180
BRENNAN MICHAEL Police Department 176
GERVASI ROBERT Police Department 176
KIRKPATRICK DIANNE Police Department 176
MCCRACKEN JOSEPH Police Department 176
MURRAY MICHAEL Police Department 176
WELLS JAMES J Police Department 176
WIGMORE DEIRDRE Police Department 65
Department Total -$2,234,728
CARROLL JAMES Recreation 67,653
MCCARTHY JENNIFER L.Recreation 24,235
R.-GRIFFINS GRACE Recreation 17,110
COGGINS SARAH E Recreation 6,095
DALEY KATHLEEN A.Recreation 5,760
WORLEY JOHN M.Recreation 4,339
GRANDE EMELYN Recreation 3.353
CURTIN MICHAEL Recreation 3.011
MCDONALD LINDSEY L.Recreation 2,912
DUNKELBERGER MARIE Recreation 2.534
LAWLESS NICHOLAS Recreation 2,515
HILL ROBERT Recreation 2,401
DOOLEY PATRICK Recreation 2,373
COLLINS PAIGE L.Recreation 2,340
WISE WILLIAM F.Recreation 2,330
ZAPPOLO CARLEYE.Recreation 2,297
CROUGH SAMANTHA Recreation 2,290
GOETZ ANDERS Recreation 2,235
MCDONALD PAULINA A Recreation 2,129
COLLINS JOHN Recreation 2,045
GALLAGHER JENNIFER Recreation 1.978
KELLT MEREDITH Recreation 1,888
GOODWIN MARGARET Recreation 1,854
HILLMAN KATHRYN Recreation 1.818
COGGINS ZACHARY Recreation 1,654
HILL JR BRIAN Recreation 1,638
95
WAGES SALARIES PAID
CALENDAR YEAR 2011
Last Name First Name Primary Department Gross Pav
DAVIS LINDSEY L.Recreation 1,478
HINDLEY KELSEA Recreation 1,363
GRECH KELLY Recreation 1,238
THOMPSON JULIA Recreation 1,140
GOETZ CONNOR Recreation 1.082
BRAGA HARRISON Recreation 1,071
QUEENAN BRENDAN Recreation 1.010
GREGORY MATTHEW Recreation 876
MULLIN JENNIFER Recreation 865
PIEPENBRINK DANIEL Recreation 665
LAURETTI ALEXANDRE Recreation 590
LYNNER ANDERSON S Recreation 546
JOHNSTON LUKE Recreation 524
Department Total -$183,235
CISNEROS KENNETH R.School Department 121.499
DEGENNARO DAVID School Department 119,785
GILL MICHAEL PATR School Department 116.696
DEMAS LOUISE L School Department 105.804
MESSINA DENISE School Department 105.636
DECHIARA JENNIFER School Department 101,292
DUFFY MAUREEN M School Department 99.559
SWEENEY TORIN School Department 98,499
GORDON CYNTHIA B School Department 94.969
KURKER KIM M School Department 94.522
BEAL DEBORAH G School Department 94,394
THOMAE ANNM School Department 93.844
FORD RONALD J School Department 93.094
HORIGAN SUSAN M School Department 92.847
DYKAS KEVIN P School Department 92.808
AFANASIW PETER School Department 92.286
HENRY DEBORAH A.School Department 92.283
CONROY THERESA School Department 91.752
GALLOTTA ALANR School Department 91,364
GIBSON COLLEEN E School Department 91.289
KENNY LYNNE School Department 91.283
MCGRAIL PATRICIA School Department 91.146
JORDAN KATHLEEN A.School Department 90.274
YESS DENISE ANNE School Department 90.124
GIBSON BARBARA A School Department 89.711
CRIMMINS CAROLYN L.School Department 89.421
WOMERSLEY KATHLEEN School Department 89,299
CORKHUM SUZI Y School Department 88,964
SULLIVAN VICTORIA School Department 88,594
WOOLEY STEPHANIE E.School Department 88.196
BARBIERI DIANE M School Department 87,694
SANDLER KERRIL School Department 87,649
JORDAN MARGARET School Department 87,179
MARKS BRYAN E School Department 86.537
BERRY MAUREEN M.School Department 86,333
BROOKS KATHRYN A School Department 86,267
KEATING LAURA R School Department 85,342
HANSON JEANNE B.School Department 85,161
WELCH MICHAEL R.School Department 85.149
JONES DANIEL C.School Department 84,962
RITTS JUDITH A School Department 84,641
BERKOWITZ NINAB School Department 83,759
JOYCE MICHELLE School Department 83,537
TRITTO STEPHANIE T.School Department 83,537
PARRELL ERICA K School Department 82,830
WILLIS JAMES School Department 81,848
LAFOUNTAIN ALLEN W School Department 81,282
DIMINNIE LESLIE School Department 80,797
BUCKLEY JR JOHNC School Department 80,583
SULLIVAN ALLISON B.School Department 80,556
BIAGINI STEVEN School Department 80,058
OWENS-RIGBY ELIZABETH R School Department 79,815
96
WAGES SALARIES PAID
CALENDAR YEAR 2011
Last Name First Name Primary Department Gross Pay
WINTER LAUREN M School Department 79,808
NELLIGAN CATHERINE School Department 78,826
JOHNSTON KARIN School Department 78,808
MORRISSEY PATRICIA A School Department 77,163
SWARTZ LAURA C School Department 76,578
CATALDO BARBARA School Department 76,500
GIULIANO LAURA School Department 76,367
SUGRUE LISAV School Department 76,352
MCTIGUE JOAN School Department 76,311
DEWAAL JULIA P.School Department 74,958
DUGAN MARY P.School Department 74,503
PALMIERI VINCENT School Department 74,502
WEYDT MICHAEL School Department 73,544
ANTOLINI JOEL School Department 73,190
ROHRER EILEEN School Department 73,183
FOLEY KERRI ANN School Department 72,987
MARAT MARY School Department 72,774
O'BRIEN CASSANDRA G.School Department 72,309
CLARK JENNIFER A School Department 72,309
CROWLEY JEROME F School Department 71,653
MACDONALD SARAH
M
School Department 69,594
BERMAN ANN School Department 69,527
MCPHILLIPS JENNIFER A School Department 69,526
GIBBONS EMILY F.School Department 69,279
PESCATORE JANE School Department 68,899
ERLANDSEN ROBERT J.School Department 67,225
HOGAN MICHAEL School Department 66,715
TUSCHER ROBERT School Department 66,489
MCCABE JASON D School Department 66,320
O'NEILL MARYELLEN School Department 66,172
LEWIS ARNA School Department 65,218
FISH WILLIAM School Department 64,898
NOBLE STEPHANIE School Department 64,723
MORIARTY STEPHANIE C.School Department 64,681
HATHAWAY DEBORAH M School Department 64,191
KELLEY JILL L School Department 63,885
MCINNIS KAREN
E
School Department 63,797
HUMPHREY LAURA School Department 63,705
MCDAVITT KAREN E School Department 63,013
VINTON DAVID S School Department 63,013
GRADY BETHS School Department 62,708
O'HARA MEGHAN School Department 62,708
WELCH SUSAN N School Department 62,708
SHEEHAN JANET School Department 62,411
CAPOBIANCO KRISTIE E School Department 61 ,295
WALSH DENISE School Department 61,176
GITTENS-CARLE ALEISA M.School Department 60,023
DOBLE CHRISTINA A School Department 59,953
FORTIN JONATHAN T.School Department 59,471
WHALEN MEREDITH School Department 59,324
CARMODY ANN-MARIE A School Department 59,247
OGDEN ELIZABETH A.School Department 58,746
SULLIVAN-SANGE KATHLEEN School Department 57,436
BRINDLEY PENELOPE A.School Department 57,424
MOSHER MICHELE S School Department 57,360
MCGRATH ELIZABETH M.School Department 57,339
SMITH MARGARET L.School Department 56,833
KING JR JOSEPH
W
School Department 56,691
SMITH HEATHER D School Department 55,800
GIBBS KAREN School Department 55,613
BULKLEY BEVERLY E School Department 55,579
KOTTER JEFFREY School Department 55,396
MINGELS BRADLEY T School Department 54,930
QUEENAN CAROLYN E.School Department 54,912
HOLLAND MARGARET School Department 54,646
KENT DANIELLE P School Department 53,055
LOW SAMANTHA J School Department 53,055
COLLINS JUDITH School Department 52.914
97
WAGES SALARIES PAID
CALENDAR YEAR 2011
Last Name First Name Primary Department Gross Pav
CONETTA MOLLY E School Department 52.382
JONES THOMAS W.School Department 51.880
SYLVA CAROLE L.School Department 50.988
LEWIS MICHAEL A School Department 50,450
HOLLAND THEODORE L School Department 50.433
EMOND DENISE M.School Department 50.016
MCLAUGHLIN JOAN M School Department 49.881
MEEHAN JANET School Department 49.503
MASTROMARINO MARY E.School Department 49.441
HANNON PETER H School Department 48.476
STRUZZIERY LAURA A School Department 48.213
BEAUDRY KAYNE M School Department 48.063
MASSARI AMALIA M School Department 47.853
MARKS LAURA School Department 47,852
DANIELSON JOHN School Department 47.522
FLAHERTY STEPHEN M School Department 47,487
DEWAAL JOHN School Department 46.424
DICKSON KELLY B School Department 46.129
BELLAO SHARON School Department 46.099
HATHON ROSEM School Department 45.908
GREGORY JANE E School Department 45.652
FIGUIEREDO JOHN School Department 43.206
FIGUEIREDO JUDITH A School Department 41,629
MEADE JONI School Department 41,629
GEOGHEGAN MARTIN School Department 40,771
GERRISH SHANNON L School Department 40,683
WOLLAM RACHEL N School Department 40,271
DONOGHUE DONNA M School Department 39,381
PENWELL KATHRYN R School Department 38.768
PETROWSKI LYNN A School Department 37.771
CREIGHTON NANCY F School Department 37,525
COSMAN SUSAN School Department 36.737
YUROF KELLI School Department 36.652
CURTIN MICHELE L School Department 35.687
HILL CHARLOTTE School Department 35,566
RAYMOND THERESA M School Department 35.353
BARRY LAUREN School Department 34.346
SIMON MICHELLE R School Department 32.545
DOW DAMAE School Department 31.768
FOLEY JOSEPH School Department 31,696
COOK LAUREN M School Department 31,631
SIMMONS LISA School Department 31.527
PAPI SARAH S School Department 30.552
ZAPPOLO SANDRA
L
School Department 30.495
MARTIN APRIL A.School Department 30.471
ARVIDSON LAURA F School Department 29,735
NORTON EILEEN M School Department 29,183
LEMANSKI ALLISON M School Department 28.811
CUTSHAW KELLIE L School Department 27.810
KNIGHT JEFFREY School Department 27.410
STILLMAN MARGARET M School Department 27.389
SADLER SUSAN M School Department 24.583
MAFERA BENJAMIN N School Department 23,889
KERR CHRISTOPHER School Department 23,006
MALONE EMILY School Department 22.395
LEHR JOANNE School Department 22.104
LEFORT AMYL School Department 21,549
MIRARCHI KATHLEEN School Department 21,446
SULLIVAN CAROL School Department 21,248
SALERNO HEIDI C.School Department 21,082
SMITH PEARL
F
School Department 20,961
DAVIS AMY School Department 20,911
ANDRUS JOAN B School Department 20,891
AYER ALISON G.School Department 20,891
BAUM ROBERT
W
School Department 20,891
RIPATRAZONE JOANNE M School Department 20.891
SEPPALA LIANE L School Department 20,891
SHANNON DEBORAH M School Department 20,891
98
WAGES SALARIES PAID
CALENDAR YEAR 2011
Last Name First Name Primary Department Gross Pay
TOPPA LAURIE A School Department 20,891
DRINKWATER JENNIFER School Department 20,831
REGAN BRENDA W.School Department 20,776
MONACO LYNN B.School Department 20,686
MCELHINNEY COLLETTE School Department 20,661
CORCORAN ASHLEY R School Department 20,386
FARRELL CAROLYN School Department 20,052
FABIAN KATHERINE School Department 20,039
SCHMITT JUDITH School Department 19,897
QUINLAN-MARCEL ERIN J School Department 19,825
PORRO COSMO School Department 19.820
CLAY VIRGINIA E.School Department 19,739
HUNT MARY ELLEN School Department 19,319
MILLER LILIANE School Department 19,269
LOTSPEICH-COSTA ROBYN School Department 19,148
CROUGH SANDRA School Department 18,755
HEBERT CHRISTINE B School Department 18.636
WAHLE BETHS School Department 18,500
HARADEN MARILYN School Department 18,409
DAVENPORT SALLY B School Department 18,284
MELIA DONNA School Department 17,141
CALLAHAN JEAN L.School Department 16,414
LEWIS KRISTEN School Department 16,409
CHAPMAN CHERYL School Department 16,122
WESTCOTT LISA A School Department 15,807
JENKINS KEVIN School Department 15,275
AMERO ERICF School Department 14,514
CARLO-EYMER SELENE School Department 14,291
MCALARNEY KATE School Department 14,042
D'ELIA JOANNE School Department 12,908
RHODES KATHLEEN E.School Department 12,667
GRANDE LUCIA G.School Department 12,571
RYAN SUSAN M.School Department 12,511
LEARY EDWARD J.School Department 12,000
UNANGST KELLY School Department 11,489
SNOW DOROTHY B.School Department 11,355
NOLAN CAROLINE E School Department 11,332
CALABRIA MARIA School Department 11,321
MARTINI KRISTINE G School Department 11,299
LEVY ROBERT School Department 11,216
MARASCIO JOSEPHINE School Department 11,190
DONATO MARIA I.School Department 10,974
TRUGLIA SILVANA School Department 10,918
SPADEA MARIA School Department 10,820
O'MALLEY-TAYLOR KATHLEEN School Department 10,715
MCWEENEY BRIANNE J School Department 10,681
HELM ELIZABETH School Department 8,481
FUCCI-FRANKS SHARON School Department 7,599
OUELLETTE ANNE School Department 7,508
JONES CHRISTINE B School Department 6,870
JEWELL PAULA School Department 6,837
KEARLEY ANNE School Department 6,837
BROOKE WILLIAM School Department 6,810
ANDERSON JOHN School Department 6,785
DRISCOLL MARY School Department 6,696
HOBSON DEIRDRE M School Department 6,546
LEVANGIE JOHN A.School Department 6,507
RUGGIERO GEORGE H School Department 6,507
SHERIDAN M.ELIZABETH School Department 6,460
O'CONNELL BERNADETTE School Department 6,359
BUTMAN AMELIA School Department 6,106
SARVIS ABIGAIL School Department 6,072
SHEA STEPHEN P School Department 5,695
WALSH ROBERT School Department 5,694
CERRI BARBARA School Department 5,470
COYLE ALFRED School Department 5,235
FLANAGAN THOMAS School Department 5,107
CARSTOIU LISA A School Department 5,043
99
WAGES SALARIES PAID
CALENDAR YEAR 201
1
Last Name First Name Primary Department Gross Pay
BEERS JAKE School Department 4,961
PATTISON BRIAN J.School Department 4,961
VENTRESCA THOMAS School Department 4.961
KABILIAN MICHELLE School Department 4.200
SPICER KIMBERLYA School Department 4,173
FLYNN LISA School Department 4.150
LEWIS MATTHEW School Department 4,066
BARRETT BRENDON School Department 4,060
NEDROW RUTH School Department 3,920
WILFAND WENDY School Department 3.800
GRUDINSKAS ANNAC School Department 3.790
MORAN DOUGLAS C School Department 3.515
HILL BRIAN School Department 3,494
MEEHAN SARA G School Department 3,494
BUCKLEY PETER School Department 3,487
SEEMS SUSANNA School Department 3.485
DUGGAN JOHNF School Department 3.445
WEINTRAUB JANEB School Department 3.433
PAGET MATTHEW School Department 3.307
GIBBS KASSANDRA School Department 3.234
EDWARD WILLIAM K School Department 3.227
PECCI MARY-ELLEN School Department 3.226
QAZILBASH MUZAFAR School Department 2.996
ROSS STAC IE A School Department 2,980
ROMAN DANIEL School Department 2.941
TRAHON JULIE School Department 2.910
THOMPSON AMANDA School Department 2.904
CRUMLEY MARY School Department 2.700
THOMS NORMAN School Department 2,700
PALMER JENNIFER School Department 2.521
FORD CORINNA M School Department 2.521
WOOD JO-ELLEN S School Department 2.495
ARDIZZONI RUTHANN School Department 2.440
DURKIN NANCY E School Department 2.440
BURGESS LACHLAN C School Department 2.293
PISCATELLI DIANNE School Department 2.270
GALLAGHER ASA School Department 2,195
NAUGHTON ELIZABETH School Department 2.066
WILLIAMS SAMANATHA G School Department 2.065
CRONIN BASIL School Department 2.033
LAWLESS RICHARD F School Department 2,033
MORGAN DONNA School Department 1,880
UNGVARSKY AARON J School Department 1.791
CLIFFORD COLEMAN P School Department 1,747
PREVITE JUSTIN School Department 1,680
MILLERD MICHELLE School Department 1.613
RACCUIA KAREN A School Department 1,405
ELY FLORENCE School Department 1.345
JOHNSON CHRISTOPHER School Department 1.194
HOLLAND THEODORE T School Department 1,080
LIVINGSTONE MICHAEL C School Department 1.080
SULLIVAN DANIEL School Department 1,080
MULLEN DOROTHY School Department 930
PETROWSKI ALDEN School Department 920
ROGERS HAROLD School Department 870
DOOLEY LISA ANN School Department 775
CICIOTTE CAROL School Department 720
WOOLEY SARAH School Department 695
DONOHUE SUSAN School Department 675
O'BRIEN LINDA School Department 675
REARDON CHRISTEN School Department 675
JONES ROBERT J School Department 620
DEGENNARO ALLISON School Department 510
SAVAGE EMILY School Department 507
LITTLEJOHN JILLM School Department 480
BRANDT NATALIE School Department 455
NOBLE SARAH School Department 450
BROWN PETER A School Department 447
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WAGES SALARIES PAID
CALENDAR YEAR 201
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Last Name First Name Primary Department Gross Pay
MAGNUSSEN DAVID School Department 375
GILDEA KELLI A School Department 225
HELLER ELIZABETH School Department 225
NOBLE LUCY School Department 225
ROYAL LESAM School Department 160
TARPEY LORRAINE C School Department 150
JORDAN LAUREN School Department 75
MCCABE ANDREW School Department 75
MEADE JESSE School Department 75
PESTONE NICK School Department 75
Department Total -$12,626,148
ORAM JENNIFER B Selectmen's Office 80,798
LOMBARD STEPHEN J Selectmen's Office 58,125
COUGHLIN MICHAEL Selectmen's Office 48,931
CARISTI-MACDONALD MARIE Selectmen's Office 25,444
FEWSMITH ANDREW Selectmen's Office 2,400
CARR EDWIN Selectmen's Office 1,333
CARLSON PAUL Selectmen's Office 1,000
KOED FRED Selectmen's Office 1,000
JENKINS LELAND Selectmen's Office 1.000
KENNEDY DIANE Selectmen's Office 667
WADSWORTH DAVID H Selectmen's Office 600
QUIGLEY KAREN
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Selectmen's Office 500
PATTISON PAUL Selectmen's Office 475
Department Total -$222,273
HINDLEY DIANE Sewer 41,070
Department Total -$41,070
STANBROOK JOHN Town Accountant 70,690
HENDERSON JANE Town Accountant 47,290
Department Total -$117,980
ST.PIERRE CAROL L.Town Clerk 63,531
ANDERSON BETH Town Clerk 23,684
DOUGLAS MARION L.Town Clerk 23,402
FORD EDYTHE Town Clerk 326
CHARLES MARGARET R.Town Clerk 326
VOLUNGIS JUDITH P.Town Clerk 326
Department Total -$111,595
LITCHFIELD LINDA Treasurer/Collector 68,239
PARNELL SANDRA Treasurer/Collector 59,330
CORDEIRO BONNIE Treasurer/Collector 27,208
KINSHERF ERIC Treasurer/Collector 8,750
CONNORS TRACEY Treasurer/Collector 3,705
Department Total -$167,232
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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 2011
was $28,283,095.82 representing 66%of the $42,988,436.37 budget.The residential share of the levy is
93%,while commercial,industrial,and personal property account for only 7%of the levy.
It is the responsibility of the Assessors'Office to establish fair market value for all properties in the Town
of Cohasset.During Fiscal Year 2011,the Assessors'Office staff conducted an analysis of all arms-length
sales that occurred in the town during calendar year 2009,reported sales trends in the real estate
market,and applied interim adjustments.The Department of Revenue certified the total valuation of
the town for Fiscal Year 2011 at $2,440,301,624.
Although the values were certified by the Department of Revenue,the budget was out of balance and
there was a delay in setting the tax rate.The result of this delay was a combined third and fourth
quarter tax billing in March,2011 with a due date of May 2,2011.This is the first time Cohasset has had
to send a combined bill.The addition of the new Little Harbor sewer betterments and the delay of the
tax bills caused confusion to taxpayers.There was a high volume of inquiries to our office and our staff
was available to address taxpayers'concerns.
In addition,the Assessors'Office is responsible for the assessment and commitment of personal
property,motor vehicle and boat excise,betterment assessments,and the collection of new growth
based on building construction.During 2011,the state mandated Little Harbor Sewer Project was
completed,which resulted in 483 new sewer betterments added to the tax billing.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,
Bruce Lane and Administrative Assistant,Ellen Warner for their professionalism throughout the year.
Respectfully submitted,
Elsa J.Miller,Chairperson
Michael C.Patrolia,Clerk
Mary E.Granville,Member
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2011 Board of Health Annual Report
The Board re-organized in April of 2011 with Peggy S.Chapman,APRN,BC returning 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,was appointed as health agent.
Mary Goodwin,RN continued as public health nurse and Mary Whitley as her assistant.
Water Quality in Cohasset Harbor was monitored by the Board.Enterococci monitoring for this year's
sampling resulted in (4)beach closures -Twice for Bassing Beach and twice for Sandy Beach all other
beaches remained opened throughout the beach bathing season.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.New Beach regulations have been
implemented by the State resulting in the Town no longer sampling Sandy Cove or Little Harbor these
are privately owned and operated beaches should the operators of these waters wish to have the beach
monitored they may perform the sampling themselves or contract with the Board of Health to perform
those services on their behalf.
Influenza immunizations were administered to any town resident over the age of 9 years at no charge.
By purchasing most of the vaccine used for immunizations,the town was able to provide vaccine early
on in the flu season,not having to wait for the free vaccine from the State which arrived later in the
season.All vaccine purchased,or received from the State was used -none having been returned.By
the end of December the influenza case incidence was very light.
The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)continues to play a vital role in emergency preparedness.This group
of medical and non-medical volunteers plays a vital role in the Board's ability to operate during
emergencies.Trainings are offered throughout the year and Cohasset hosted two of these sessions
including a table top exercise dealing with shelter operations.About 30 members from throughout the
region attended.
The Community Septic Management Loan Program was again proposed at the Annual Town Meeting.
This time the proposal passed.The program was approved by the Massachusetts Department of
Environmental Protection and a revolving fund was established from which the Town could draw up to 3
million dollars before requiring further authorization.Money is loaned to home owners at 2%interest
and is repaid to the town over 20 year betterment.Administration of the Program is being done by the
Old Colony Planning Council.As of December 21,2011 18 owners have received loans and 10
applications are being processed.$268,638.64 has been loaned to home owners.Most loans have been
for sewer connections rather than septic system repairs.As the deadline for connecting to the
municipal sewers approaches,the Board expects more applications to come in.
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The Board was unable to perform compliance checks for the Youth Access to Tobacco Control program
because no funding could be obtained from the state Tobacco Control Program.The Board will be
proposing,at the Annual Town Meeting in 2012,the establishment of a revolving fund,funded,by
Tobacco Sales Permits,which would allow compliance checks to resume.No compliance checks have
been done since 2009 because of a lack of funding.
The Board thanks all who donate their time,talent and treasure to protect and promote the high quality
of health of the town's residents;to all volunteers who assist with program and clinics;and all others
who help to protect the public health in our community.
Finally,the Board recognizes the achievements of Tara Tradd as she continues to be an At-Large
member of the Executive Committee of the Massachusetts Health Officers Association;and of Mary
Goodwin who was elected to the Executive Committee of the Massachusetts Public Health Nurses
Association as Secretary of the Association.Congratulations!
The Board is grateful to all who assist with programs and clinics through volunteer efforts and monetary
donations throughout the year.
The Board received the following revenue during 2010:
Licenses and Permits:$15,034.00
Witnessing Percolation Testing:$1,930.00
Disposal System Construction Permit:$3,825.00
Other:$4,150.00
PHN Gift Account:$1,885.00
Medicare Reimbursement:$23,389.62
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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2011 Annual Nursing Report
2011 brought about big changes in flu vaccine supply.The Cohasset Board of Health's flu allocation from
Mass Dept of Public Health was cut by 600 doses.This year we received 200 doses of flu vaccine from
the Mass DPH.The decision was made to purchase 600 doses to maintain the same number of doses we
had received in 2010.In order to pay for the vaccine we participated in the Center for Health Care
Financing program managed through the University of Massachusetts Medical School.CHCF works with
participating health plans to provide reimbursement for vaccine services provided in public clinics.To
date over 700 doses of flu vaccine have been administered through public clinics and home visits.
March 2011 the first annual Cohasset Health and Recreation Fair was held at the Deer Hill School.This
was a joint collaboration between the Board of Health and the Recreation Department to provide a wide
variety of health and recreation services and programs offered to town residents.This year the Blum
Van from Dana Farber Cancer Institute was onsite staffed with dermatologists to perform skin
screenings.We also had the Eye Mobile provided by the Lions Club available for vision screening.Over
300 people attended the fair.
I have continued working with the Region 4B Emergency Preparedness Coalition.This year we became
Sub region 5 which consist of the towns of Cohasset,Hingham,Hull,Scituate,Norwell and Hanover.Our
focus this year has been planning an Emergency Shelter Drill.
The TRIAD program is ongoing in Cohasset with Elder Affairs,Police and Fire Departments as well as the
Norfolk County Sheriff's office and the Public Health Nurse.Focus this year has been on the Yellow Dot
Program and File of Life.
Nursing Services Provided:
Monthly Keep Well Clinics:
Cohasset Elder Affairs:101 clients
Harborview Housing:88
Communicable Disease Reports:10
Adult and Child Immunizations:>700
Total Nursing Visits:1091
Home Visits:189
Office Visits:902
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Goodwin RN
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2011 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 2011.
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.
As a result of a mild winter with abundant snow cover,the 2011 season began with a high water table
and above average number of spring mosquitoes.As we expected the initial requests for spraying were
numerous following the worst Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)threat in 100 years in 2010.Efforts
were directed at larval mosquitoes starting with the spring brood.Ground and aerial larviciding was
accomplished using B.t.i.,an environmentally selective bacterial agent.Over 11,000 acres were aerial
larvicided using the Project plane.Upon emergence of the spring brood of mosquitoes,ultra-low volume
adulticiding began on June 1,2011 and ended on September 16,2011.The Project responded to 16,306
spray requests for service from residents.As part of our West Nile Virus control strategy a total of
58,701 catch basins were treated with larvicide in all of our towns to prevent West Nile Virus (WNV).
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.
The first virus isolations were identified on July 19,2011 by the Massachusetts Department of Public
Health,a (WNV)West Nile Virus from a Culex pipien/restuan,a bird biting species,in Cohasset and on
the same day a Culiseta melanura,a bird biting species,was found to have (EEE)Eastern Equine
Encephalitis virus in the town of Bridgewater.
The 2011 season had a total of 34 EEE isolates,and 11 WNV trapped in Plymouth County as follows:
Species Collection Date Town Countv ARent
Culex pipiens/restuans complex 7/19/2011 Cohasset Plymouth WNV
Culiseta melanura 7/19/2011 Bridgewater Plymouth EEE
Culex pipiens/restuans complex 8/02/2011 Whitman Plymouth WNV
Culex pipiens/restuans complex 8/02/2011 Brockton Plymouth WNV
Culex pipiens/restuans complex 8/02/2011 Brockton Plymouth WNV
Culex pipiens/restuans complex 8/09/2011 Abington Plymouth WNV
Culex pipiens/restuans complex 8/09/2011 Middleboro Plymouth WNV
Culex pipiens/restuans complex 8/23/2011 Mattapoisett Plymouth WNV
Culex pipiens/restuans complex 8/30/2011 W.Bridgewater Plymouth WNV
Culex pipiens/restuans complex 8/02/2011 Brockton Plymouth EEE
Culex Salinarius 8/02/2011 W Bridgewater Plymouth EEE
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Species Collection Date i Town County Agent
Culiseta melanura 8/09/2011 Middleboro Plymouth EEE
Coquillettidia perturban 8/09/2011 Bridgewater Plymouth EEE
Ochlerotatus canadensis 8/09/2011 Bridgewater Plymouth EEE
Culiseta melanura 8/09/2011 W Bridgewater Plymouth EEE
Culiseta melanura 8/09/2011 W Bridgewater Plymouth EEE
Culiseta melanura 8/09/2011 Bridgewater Plymouth EEE
Culiseta melanura 8/09/2011 Bridgewater Plymouth EEE
Coquillettidia perturban 8/09/2011 W Bridgewater Plymouth EEE
Coquillettidia perturbans 8/17/2011 Bridgewater Plymouth EEE
Coquillettidia perturbans 8/18/2011 Carver Plymouth EEE
Culiseta melanura 8/18/2011 Carver Plymouth EEE
Culiseta melanura 8/17/2011 Middleborough Plymouth EEE
Culiseta melanura 8/17/2011 Middleborough Plymouth EEE
Culiseta melanura 8/17/2011 Middleborough Plymouth EEE
Culiseta melanura 8/19/2011 Rockland Plymouth EEE
Culex pipiens/restuans complex 8/17/2011 W.Bridgewater Plymouth EEE
Culiseta melanura 8/17/2011 W.Bridgewater Plymouth EEE
Culiseta melanura 8/23/2011 Middleborough Plymouth EEE
Culiseta melanura 8/23/2011 Middleborough Plymouth EEE
Culex species 8/23/2011 Middleborough Plymouth EEE
Culex species 8/23/2011 Middleborough Plymouth EEE
Coquillettidia perturbans 8/23/2011 Middleborough Plymouth EEE
Coquillettidia perturbans 8/23/2011 Middleborough Plymouth EEE
Culiseta melanura 8/24/2011 Plympton Plymouth EEE
Culiseta melanura 9/06/2011 Lakeville Plymouth EEE
Culiseta melanura 9/07/2011 Mattapoisett Plymouth EEE
Ochlerotatus canadensis 9/07/2011 Hanson Plymouth EEE
Culiseta melanura 9/08/2011 Halifax P lymouth EEE
Culiseta melanura 9/08/2011 Halifax Plymouth WNV
Culiseta melanura 9/13/2011 Bridgewater Plymouth WNV
Culiseta melanura 9/14/2011 Kingston Plymouth EEE
Culex pipiens/restuans complex 9/09/2011 Abington Plymouth WNV
Culiseta melanura 9/26/2011 Lakeville Plymouth EEE
Culiseta melanura 10/20/2011 Hanover Plymouth EEE
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Based on guidelines defined by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health's "Vector Control Plan
to Prevent EEE"in Massachusetts,the season began with 23 Plymouth County towns at "Low Level"and
4 towns at the "Moderate Level"for EEE risk category.The season ended with 19 Plymouth County
towns at "Low Level"and 5 towns at the "Moderate Level"for EEE Risk and 4 towns at "high level"EEE
risk category.In 2011 there were no human or horse cases as a result of contracting EEEV or WNV in
Plymouth County.
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
The Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project website www.plymouthmosquito.org and the
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.1,308 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 1,347 catch basins were treated to prevent the emergence of Culex pipiens,a known
mosquito vector in West Nile Virus transmission.
Our greatest effort has been targeted at mosquitoes in the larval stage,which can be found in woodland
pools,swamps,marshes and other standing water areas.Inspectors
continually gather data on these sites and treat with highly specific larvicides when immature
mosquitoes are present.Last year a total of 37 inspections were made to catalogued breeding sites.
Water Management.During 2011 crews removed blockages,brush and other obstructions from 350
linear feet of ditches and streams to prevent overflows or stagnation that can result in mosquito
breeding.This work,together with machine reclamation,is most often carried out in the fall and winter.
Finally,we have been tracking response time,which is the time between notice of a mosquito problem
and response by one of our inspectors.The complaint response time in the Town of Cohasset was less
than three days with more than 322 complaints answered.
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Mosquito Survey.Our surveillance showed that the dominant mosquitoes throughout the district were
generally Culiseta melanura and Coquillettidia perturbans.In the Town of Cohasset the three most
common mosquitoes were Ae.vexans,Ur.sapphirina and Cq.perturbans..
We encourage citizens or municipal officials to visit our website at www.plymouthmosquito.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
2011 Annual Town Report
The mission of Cohasset Elder Affairs is to link people with resources.We provide services,programs
and activities to all spectrums of the senior population regardless of:income,socioeconomic
background,ability to pay,abilities or disabilities,to help older adults remain active,connected to,and
involved in the Cohasset community.
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.
Since 2000,the number of seniors residing in Cohasset has increased by 19.6%according to the Federal
census.In the past year alone,the number of seniors has increased by 8%.This is a staggering figure
considering that seniors now constitute 25%of Cohasset's entire population,and we are well on track to
meet or exceed projections of seniors comprising at least one third of the overall population within 8
short years.
In 2011,Elder Affairs:
A.Served 750 seniors with one or more programs during the year
B.In the past two years,the number of senior participants increased by 26%.
C.Information and referral calls increased from 7,340 to 7,521 calls between 2009 and 2011.
D.Provided 1,137 medical rides seniors on an ongoing basis
E.Provided 1,040 rides for seniors for food shopping,escort shopping,and ancillary services
F.Provided rides for seniors to attend congregate meals 3,470 times
Every area of services,programming,and activities,without exception,has increased tremendously in
the past two years,AND we are just beginning to feel the burgeoning effects of this generational trend.
Not only is the senior population in Cohasset on trend nationally and state-wide,we actually exceed the
short and long term projections!
This past year,200 individuals faithfully and tirelessly volunteered 9,235 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 elders,leading activities,
shopping for seniors,collating our mailings -there are numerous ways in which volunteers have
provided critical assistance this year.With the valuable support from these people,we were better able
to fulfill our mission to serve elders'needs in our community.
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As we maintain our attention on existing programs and services,we are concurrently focusing time,
effort,and energy on the future of Elder Affairs.
Plans continue to move the new senior center construction project forward that will allow Elder Affairs
to respond more comprehensively to demands and needs for seniors and their families.
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.Equally important are the Friends of Cohasset Elder Affairs,the non-profit fundraising arm of
our organization,and their creative efforts to augment the services provided at the senior center.In
2011,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.
Throughout 2011 and beyond,Cohasset Elder Affairs remains committed to providing quality services to
the seniors in our community.We encourage input,suggestions for improvement,and town-wide
participation in our journey to fulfill our responsibility to our seniors and their families.
Respectfully submitted,
Coral S.Grande
Elder Affairs Director
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2011 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COHASSET HOUSING AUTHORITY
The Cohasset Housing Authority is a public agency with a five member Board of Commissioners,four of
whom stand for town election and the Governor appoints the remaining Commissioner.
Commissioner Term Expires
Helen C.Nothnagle 2015
Ann C.Barrett 2014
Ralph Perroncello 2012
Susan Sardina 2016
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.All meetings are Posted Public Meetings.
Cohasset's subsidized housing inventory includes 64 state units of Chapter 667 Elderly/Disabled housing
located at Harborview,60 Elm Street and 12 units of Chapter 689 Special Needs housing located at 72,
74 and 76 Elm Street.The Department of Housing and Community Development subsidizes these 76
state units.Our annual subsidies are granted upon successful annual,semi-annual,and quarterly
reviews of management and regulatory compliance including an Audit by the State Auditor's office.
The State Auditor's Office review this past year showed the Agency to be in compliance for all aspects of
our programs.
Eligibility standards for Harborview include a maximum allowable income of $46,300 for one person and
$52,950 for two person households,the age for admission is 60.During the past year there have been
six 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 anticipates $135,000,over the next Five years to make improvements to the site,funding is
pending State Budget approval.
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In past years,the Cohasset Community Preservation Committee has given unprecedented consideration
to the capital improvement needs of the Cohasset Housing Authority.Over $525,000 of Community
Preservation Act funds have been expended at 60 Elm St since 2003 to upgrade apartments for safety
and energy efficiency.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 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 was completed in the summer of 2011.
The State's budget this year allowed a 3%increase however our utility and other expenses have
increased beyond the 3%therefore we continue to request emergency funding for our complex,as
weather and time take their toll.
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.We also
appreciate the Cohasset School Department,specifically Joseph Buckley,for including Cohasset Housing
in the "Service in the Community Program".
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,Member
Ralph Perroncello,Treasurer
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BUILDING DEPARTMENT ~~2011 ANNUAL REPORT
In 2011,the Building Department issued 304 building permits for $20,506,280 worth of construction
value.
Twelve (12)building permits were issued for new single family residential structures on previously
undeveloped landr In addition,six (6)building permits were issued for the demolition and
reconstruction of existing homes,and,one (1)building permit was issued for a new commercial
structure.Hundreds more were issued for both residential and commercial 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 2011
Issuances/Activity Number Fees Collected
Total Construction
Value
Building Permits 304 $217,835 $20,506,280
Certificates of Inspection 49 $1,515
Certificates of Occupancy 50 $1,190
Plumbing Permits 244 $55,090
Gas Permits 197 $10,370
Trench Permits 102 $2,550
Weights &Measures Sealing 27 $3,135
Totals 973 $291,685 $20,506,280
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 —2011 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 2011.
The Planning Board conducted public hearings on five (5)zoning bylaw amendment articles for the April
30,2011 Annual Town Meeting:
•Article 19:ZONING AMENDMENT-AMEND ZONING MAP (adopted)
Article 20:ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT -SECTION 2:DEFINITIONS (indefinitely postponed)
•Article 21:ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT-WIND ENERGY CONVERSION FACILITY BYLAW
(adopted)
Article 22:PETITIONED ARTICLE -AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING MAP TO REMOVE A PARCEL
FROM THE "VILLAGE BUSINESS DISTRICT"AND ESTABLISHING IT AS A RESIDENCE (A)DISTRICT,
(indefinitely postponed)
Article W:ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT-SECTION 15:ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT SPECIAL
PERMIT (indefinitely postponed prior to publication of the warrant).
A significant amount of attention and review was focused on three (3)combined Special Permit and Site
Plan Review filings:
•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 began in January,2011 and,on a motion duly
made and seconded,the applications for Special Permit and Site Plan Approval were granted
with conditions.The approvals are in appeal by several Hingham residents.
PAT'S HAIRSTYLING BARBERSHOP -SITE PLAN REVIEW &VILLAGE BUSINESS DISTRICT SPECIAL
PERMIT APPLICATION for the renovation and expansion of the existing building located at 117
Ripley Road,Unit II,currently known as "Pat's Hairstyling Barber Shop".The building renovation
and enlargement was to construct a second floor addition for a residential apartment.Site Plan
approval was sought pursuant to §12.6 and §18 of the Zoning Bylaws.A Special Permit approval
was also sought pursuant to §8.7 to construct an enclosed stairway to the proposed second
floor.After thorough review and deliberation,on a motion duly made and seconded,the
applications for Special Permit and Site Plan Approval were granted with conditions.
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8 JAMES LANE AND 2 PLEASANT STREET -SITE PLAN REVIEW &VILLAGE BUSINESS DICTRICT •
SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION for a Special Permit pursuant to Sections 12.4 and 18 of the
Zoning Bylaws and Site Plan Approval pursuant to Section 12.6 of the Zoning Bylaws for a
Village Business District project for the new residential construction of "The Cohasset Village
Town Homes"consisting of four,two-unit townhomes at 8 James Lane and one,three-unit
townhome at 2 Pleasant St.This project was deemed substantially and materially different that
the filing denied by the Planning Board in 2009.Public hearings are ongoing and will continue
into 2012.
The Board held public hearings on applications to modify previously approved projects:
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.The Board approved this Special Permit modification subject to all
conditions of the original permit.
MANOR WAY CIRCLE SUBDIVISION -APPLICATION TO MODIFY THE APPROVED SIX (6)HOME
SUBDIVISION:The Applicant sought to amend and supersede the lot lines as originally shown on
the approved Definitive Subdivision plan which created a six lot subdivision off Manor Way and
to reduce the number of lots to three (3).The Planning Board approved the modifications to
this approved subdivision.
The Board also addressed two (2)new Site Plan Review Filings:
STOP &SHOP GAS FACILITY AT 391 CHIEF JUSTICE CUSHING HIGHWAY -SITE PLAN REVIEW for
the redevelopment of an existing fuel facility (gas station)site including the construction of a
four pump (8 fueling position)fuel facility,canopy,kiosk/restroom and two underground
storage tanks.The size of the site and the location on Rt.3A contributed to this being a very
complicated application.After giving all notice required pursuant to applicable law,public
hearings were held throughout the late summer and fall months.Upon completion of thorough
review and deliberation,on a motion duly made and seconded,the Planning Board voted 4 -1 in
favor of approving this Site Plan Application with conditions.
SCITUATE RACQUET &FITNESS CLUB SWIMMING POOL SITE PLAN REVIEW -for the construction
of an approx.11,000 sq.ft.indoor swimming pool facility attached to the existing Scituate
Racquet &Fitness Club at 1004 GC Hwy.Approx.9,000 sq.ft.of the proposed swim facility
lies in Cohasset,MA and approx.2,000 sq.ft lies in Scituate,MA.This was a very complicated
application due to drainage,a shared septic system and the fact that the proposed indoor pool
lies on property in two towns.Discussions centered around drainage and drainage concerns
voiced by an abutter as well as the need for additional information requested by the Planning
Board and the Board's consulting engineer.After giving all notice required pursuant to
applicable law,on a motion duly made and seconded,the Planning Board voted unanimously to
grant Site Plan approval with conditions.
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In addition,a Site Plan Review application for a fully automated carwash at 828 Chief Justice Cushing
Highway was filed in mid-December,2011.Public Hearings for this application are scheduled to begin
in January,2012.
Three (3)Large Home Review applications were reviewed via the public hearing process:
•101 ATLANTIC AVENUE:This application was for the renovation of an existing approx.3,600 sq.
ft.single family residence.Renovations include raising the existing structure by 3 ft.and
constructing an approx.1,200 sq.ft addition for a total residential gross floor area of approx.
4,800 sq.ft.After thorough review during public hearing,the Planning Board voted
unanimously to recommend issuance of a building permit subject to conditions.
•379 ATLANTIC AVENUE:This application was for the demolition of an existing 4,862 sq.ft.single
family residential structure and the construction of a new 7506±sq.ft.single family residential
structure.After thorough review,the Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend
issuance of a building permit subject to conditions.
•20 HOBART LANE:This application was for the construction of additions to the existing 6,010 sq.
ft.residential structure,creating a final structure of 7,732 sq.ft.residential gross floor area.
After thorough review,the Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend 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:
•Heritage Lane -Fourteen (14)single family residence subdivision:Lots continued to be sold in
this subdivision.By the end of 2011,building permits had been issued for 9 homes in this
subdivision.The unfinished subdivision road became a great concern to the Board and the
existing homeowners.After the issuance of several Board mandated completion dates,the
subdivision road was completed in November,2011.The Board has issued completion dates in
2012 for the still incomplete items and,continues to closely monitor this subdivision.
•Scituate Hill Commercial Subdivision:The Applicant continues to explore the possibility of a
traffic light with Mass.Highway.The Applicant also anticipates forward movement with this
project as the economy improves.The Board granted an extension to this commercial
subdivision approval.
•Cook Estate:Building permits have been issued for eight (8)single family homes in this
residential cluster development.The Board continued to monitor the progress of landscaping
etc.along Sohier Street and the entrance to the neighborhood.Deadline dates were issued for
completion of landscaping work in these areas.The work was completed.The Board continues
to monitor progress in this cluster development.
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Many informal discussions were held at Planning Board Meetings including:
•Pre-application discussion regarding plans for a Site Plan Review filing for an indoor swimming
pool at the Scituate Racquet &Fitness Club.
•Pre-application discussion regarding plans for a Site Plan Review filing for a Stop &Shop fuel
facility on Rt.3A
•Pre-application discussion regarding plans for a 41 home residential cluster development at the
site of the former Cedarmere SMROD off Beechwood St.
•Pre-application discussion regarding plans for a modification to the approved Manor Way Circle
subdivision
Other projects and topics discussed on an ongoing basis included:
•Planning Board Goals
•Cohasset Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land
•CH.91 Waterways license agreement endorsed
•Discussion about reforming a Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC)
•12 month Planning Board goals,objectives and interests
•Endorsed TOD and PWED grant support letters
•Installation of a generator at the new Pilgrim Bank building in the Village
•Signing of the first Cook Estate Unit releases
•Discussion with the MAPC Regional Coordinator regarding a Rt.3A corridor study
Continuing Administrative projects included:
•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,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 thirty one (31)meetings
•Reviewed seven (7)Subdivision Approval Not Required (ANR)applications.After thorough
review,all applications were endorsed.
•Pursuant to Sections 12.4.2 and 12.5.3,the Planning Board regularly reviews applications filed
with the Zoning Board of Appeals and offers a recommendation to the ZBA to either approve or
deny an application as well as the reason(s)for the recommendation.In 2011,the Planning
Board reviewed and offered recommendations on ten (10)ZBA applications.
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Planning Board Member Jeanne Healey-Dippold relocated to Washington D.C.and subsequently
resigned her position on the Board.Former Associate Member William Hannon was elected to fill the
vacancy created by Healey-Dippold's resignation.The Board welcomed newly appointed Associate
Member Judith Kasameyer.
The Planning Board reorganized after the May,2011 town elections.After serving as Chairman for 22 of
his 25 years on the Board,Al Moore declined nomination as chair during this most recent
reorganization.
Respectfully submitted,
Stuart W.Ivimey,Chairperson
Clark H.Brewer,Vice Chairperson
Charles A.Samuelson,Clerk
William J.Hannon
Alfred S.Moore,Jr.
Judith Kasameyer,Associate Member
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Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
2011 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 Presidents 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 2011 include:
•The Community Outreach Program continues to bring the Registry to many of the County's
Town Halls and Senior Centers during 2011.Register O'Donnell and staff were at Cohasset
Town Hall on June 15,2011.
•The Registry's Informational Seminars offer both the real estate professional and the general
public the opportunity to learn how to research the Registry's land records.
•On July 14,2011 the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds accepted all documents for electronically
transmitted recordings.During 2011,the Registry of Deeds collected $2,154,087.04 in recording
fees generated through electronic recording and 12,866 documents were submitted
electronically.
•Improvements to the physical appearance of the historic Registry Building built 1903 continued
with the unveiling of the "Historical Photo"collection on the first floor of the Registry.
Photographs depicting historic buildings and scenes from each of the 28 communities of Norfolk
County are now on permanent display at the Registry.These photo's can now also be viewed on
the Registry's website at:www.norfolkdeeds.org.
•Norfolk County Registry of Deeds continues to enhance its disaster recovery business continuity
plans.To continue "business as usual"for the entire Registry Building a generator was installed
and an off-site recovery plan was developed.
•Free public viewing of every document,including land plans,recorded by the Registry since its
inception in 1793 is available at:www.norfolkdeeds.org
•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.org is regularly updated and enhanced to
include recent news,trends,press information,and answers to frequently asked questions.
•Our on-going community programs,Suits for Success,and the Annual Holiday Food and Toys for
Tots Drives have been successful through the generosity of the Registry employees and the
residents of Norfolk County.
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Cohasset real estate activity showed some definite signs of improvement over the past year.Growth
was seen with the average sale price of both commercial and residential property in Cohasset.
Cohasset's average sale price in 2011 was $lmillion.This 27%improvement from 2010's average price
was most likely influenced by transfers of commercial property.Similarly,the total volume of
commercial and residential sales this past year reached $119 million,an 8%climb from 2010.The
number of actual land transfers,however,in Cohasset for both consideration and nominal consideration
decreased by 7 %from last year with 201 deeds recorded.Despite historically low interest rates in 2011
the amount of new mortgages recorded decreased by 16%.In addition to the actual number of
mortgages recorded,mortgage indebtedness dropped by 33%from 2010's figures.Cohasset residents
took advantage of the March 2011 changes to the Massachusetts Homestead law by recording 176
Declarations,an impressive 45%jump from the previous year.
The modernization initiatives that have improved the business operations of the Registry of Deeds will
continue.I have been and continue to be committed to an efficient customer service oriented
operation at the Registry of Deeds.It is a privilege to serve you as your Register of Deeds.
Respectfully submitted,
William P.O'Donnell
Norfolk County Register of Deeds
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Cohasset Conservation Commission Annual Report 2011
The Conservation Commission has the responsibility for the administration of state and local
environmental laws and regulations in our community of Cohasset.The Commission regulates projects
that may have an impact on any wetland resource area,and Stormwater discharge.The Commission
would like to especially thank our staff Commission Secretary Nancy Noonan and our Wetlands and
Stormwater Agent Paul Shea for their dedication and hard work.Nancy who has been the Commission
Secretary for many years has expressed her appreciation on how professional the Commission is now
run.
In 2011 there was 31 Notice of Intent (NOI)and 22 Request for Determination applications under the
Wetland Regulations and 12 Stormwater applications.Total revenue collected from Wetland filing and
review fees was $49,160 and from Stormwater was $36,075 that predominantly pays for technical
review fees to our Wetlands and Stormwater Agent.
2011 was an atypical year for the Commission.Three new members were appointed by the Board of
Selectmen.The Commission with the support of staff has made several changes to our operations to
bring us in compliance with local and state regulations.With the help of the new by-law review sub-
committee and finance sub-committee several initiatives have been adopted including:
•The Commission as a whole reviews and approves minutes at scheduled meetings in compliance
with the State's open meeting law.
•The Commission as a whole reviews and approves all expenditures made by staff in compliance
with State Department of Revenue regulations.
•The Commission voted to adopt a set of financial rules and regulations that include a
requirement for the Commission to approve its annual budget and to monitor its expenditures
on a monthly basis.
•The Commission unanimously voted to streamline the Stormwater process and coordinate that
process with the wetland review.This effort not only provides for better protection of the
resource but should reduce the cost of process to the homeowner by over half with a reduction
in the time it takes to process the application.
We feel it is appropriate for Town Meeting to know that during 2011 we resolved a highly contentious
NOI submitted by the Town which concerned changing the schedule for controlling the gates at Cat Dam
as a result of the gates being opened two days longer than previously scheduled.This NOI,if
implemented,will increase the number of days the gates will be open and providing full tidal flushing by
50%.After thorough reviews of reports,studies and recommendations from many professional experts
the Commission unanimously approved the Town's NOI.
A small group of citizens appealed the Conservation Commission decision to the State DEP,where it is
under review.The Town has been notified that a Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA)
review will be needed,with some level of an Environmental Impact Review (EIR)as well.The additional
financial costs to the town are unknown at this time,but our Wetlands and Stormwater agent suggest
that a figure of $300,000 to $500,000 is likely to prepare a full EIR.Of equal concern and
disappointment to the Commission is the delay of the potential positive environmental improvements
we approved to for Inner Little Harbor.Once a meeting has been held with the MEPA/DEP over the
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permitting process,the Commission will have to determine how to proceed and what is in the best
interest of the Town and the Town Environmental Resources.
Respectfully submitted and approved on January 5,2012,
Veneta P.Roebuck
Edward S.Graham,Jr.
David H.Farrag
Jack Creighton
James F.Marten
James H.Gilman
Alexander C.Koines
Richard M.Karoff
Michael R.Milanoski
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Tri-Town Weir River Estuary Park Committee
For Towns'2011 Annual Report
During 2011,the Weir River Estuary Park Committee met with representatives of various groups who
serve the Weir River Estuary to foster communication and collect information for a potential Weir River
Estuary Resource Management Plan.The groups included:Hingham and Hull Harbormasters,Back River
Watershed Association,and Hingham and Hull Conservation Commissions,Massachusetts Areas of
Critical Environmental Concern Program,and Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management.
WREP Committee members helped coordinate and publicize the annual spring clean-up of the Weir
River Estuary,led by the Straits Pond Watershed Association in partnership with the Weir River
Watershed Association and Hull Land Conservation Trust.
2011 saw completion of payment for the Chatham Street entrance to the Weir River Woods.The
Chatham Street property was identified as a conservation priority in the Weir River Estuary Land
Protection Plan published by the WREP Committee in 2006.The Chatham Street entrance provides
access to trails in an 18-acre publicly-owned preserve of upland and marsh along the Weir River Estuary.
The entrance is now owned by the Hull Land Conservation Trust with a Conservation Restriction held
jointly by The Trustees of Reservations and the Hull Conservation Commission.The Hull Land
Conservation Trust is grateful for major grants from the Massachusetts Conservation Partnership
Program,Sheehan Family Foundation and Fields Pond Foundation and for donations and participation in
fundraising activities by over 1000 people.For information on walks generally held on the first Saturday
of the month,go to www.HullLandConservationTrust.org or www.weirriver.org
In 2011,the WREP Committee also helped facilitate communication between the Hull Conservation
Commission,Hull Land Conservation Trust and Cohasset Conservation Trust toward the goal of creation
of a Straits Pond Wildfowl Viewing Park,consisting of a continuous walkway around Straits Pond along
Atlantic Avenue,Jerusalem Road and a proposed path connecting West Corner with Richards Road.
Creating this path will involve conservation of a portion of the Lofchie Property on Straits Pond to
connect the end of Richards Road with the landward edge of the publicly-owned Straits Pond peninsula.
Conservation of a portion of the Lofchie Property was also identified as a priority in the 2006 Weir River
Estuary Land Protection Plan .
The WREP Committee invites you to attend its meetings,which are posted on the three towns'websites.
The Committee is seeking new members interested in preservation,recreation and education for the
Weir River Estuary.
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2011 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE FIRE.RESCUE AND
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
I hereby submit the Annual Report for the year ending December 31,2011
The Fire,Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Department responded to 2218 calls for service this
year.
The Department responded to 1265 fire related incidents:
Building /Structure Fires 36
Outdoor Fires /Illegal Burning 12
Motor Vehicle Crashes 103
Motor Vehicle Fires 1
Hazardous Materials Responses 7
Automatic Fire Alarm Responses 212
Investigations 283
Inspections 380
Downed Power Lines 80
Lockout/Lock-in 21
Assistance 36
Mutual Aid Fire Responses 21
Miscellaneous Responses 73
The Department responded to 953 medical emergencies and transported 773 patients to hospitals.
Basic Life Support (BLS)Transports 304
Advanced Life Support (ALS)Transports 375
Mutual Aid Ambulance BLS Transports 45
Mutual Aid Ambulance ALS Transports 49
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The following fees were returned to the General Fund:
Ambulance Transport Fees $412,531.00
10A Permit Fees $32,837.00
Burning Permit Fees $1,495.00
Detail Fees $4,229.03
TOTAL $451,092.03
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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2011 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COHASSET 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 1,2011 through
December 31,2011.
ANNUAL REPORT
OFFENSES REPORTED TO THE POLICE 2011 STATISTICS
Offense Reported
A&B 21
A&B Domestic 3
A&B on +60/Disabled with Injury 1
A&B On Ambulance Personnel 1
A&B With Dangerous Weapon 3
A&B With Dangerous Weapon +60 1
Abuse Prevention Order,Violate 8
Accost/Annoy Person Of Opposite Sex 1
Assault 3
Assault to Rob,Armed 1
Assault W/Dangerous Weapon 5
Attempt to Commit Crime 6
B&E Building Daytime by False 4
B&E Building Nighttime for Felony 6
B&E for Misdemeanor 9
B&E Motor Vehicle 41
Cocaine,Trafficking In Over 100 Grams 1
Computer System,Unauthorized Access 1
Conspiracy to Violate Drug Law 1
Credit Card Fraud Over $250 1
Credit Card,Improper Use 2
Crime Report,False 1
Destruction of Property -$250 5
Destruction of Property +$250 4
Disorderly Conduct 2
Drug Violation near School/Park 1
Drug,Possess To Distribute 5
Fence,Vandalize 1
Harassment,Criminal 3
Identity Fraud 9
Indecent A&B on Person 14 or Over 2
Larceny by Check Over $250 1
Larceny by Check Under $250 2
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Offense Reported
Larceny from Building 8
Larceny Over $250 39
Larceny Under $250 30
Leave Scene of Personal Injury 1
Leave Scene of Property Damage 18
Lewdness,Open and Gross 1
License Suspended For OUI 1
License Suspended,Op MVWith 15
License Revoked,Op MV With 3
Liquor to Person Under 21,Furnish 2
Liquor,Person Under 21 Posses 8
Motor Veh,Larceny Of 4
Motor Veh,Malicious Damage To 1
Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle 18
Operating a Motor Vehicle to Endanger 1
OUI Drugs 1
OUI Liquor 13
OUI Liquor,2nd Offense 3
OUI Liquor,3rd Offense 2
Protective Custody 20
Rape 3
Receive Stolen Property +$250 1
Reckless Operation of Motor Vehicle 2
Resist Arrest 1
Shoplifting 4
Stop For Police,Fail 3
Tagging Property 1
Telephone Calls,Annoying 2
Threat to Commit Crime 9
Trash,Litter 1
Trespass 6
Trespass With Motor Vehicle 1
Trespassing On Rail Road Right 1
Unlicensed Operation of MV 32
Use MV without Authority 2
Vandalize Property 24
Willful Violation of Town Bylaw 3
Wiretap,Unlawful 1
Witness,Intimidate 3
WMS Warrant 13
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SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES
Arrests
Criminal Complaints Filed
Motor Vehicle Accidents Investigated
Motor Vehicle Citations Issued
Parking Tickets Issued
Residential &Business Alarms answered
Stolen Motor Vehicles Recovered
Emergency and other calls for service
Special Details
Domestic Violence Cases Investigated
FID Cards Issued
LTC Issued/Renewed
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140
1,739
540
529
2
11,929
917
15
5
69
FEES RETURNED TO GENERAL FUND
Parking Fines Issued
Paid Detail Surcharge
Police Cruiser Fee
Gun License Fees
Soliciting License Fees
Police Report Fees
False Alarm Fees
$17,425
$17,992.17
$1,975.00
$5,075.00
$225.00
$1,225.00
$25.00
TOTAL $43,942.17
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.
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Officers continuing with visits to Cohasset High School law classes
Visits to the Recreation Department summer camps
Police booth at the Cohasset Board of Health's health fair
Cookout with elderly residents sponsored by police union
Home visits with elderly "shut-ins"during heat waves
Police Community Liaison Board (PCLB)
Cohasset Day booth
Respectfully submitted,
Mark M.DeLuca,Chief of Police
COHASSET POLICE DEPARTMENT
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2011 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 10 catch basins.
Cleaned 449 catch basins with the truck basin cleaner and 70 by hand.
Dug out the flapper on Atlantic Avenue 25 times to alleviate flooding.
Rebuilt or replaced 80'of fences.
Repaired or replaced berms,aprons and sidewalks at various locations.
Replaced or repaired 72 traffic and street signs and devices.
In an effort to control algae in Little Harbor,we opened and closed the cat dam gates each month from
April to December.
Marked out and issued 57 Street Opening Permits.
Marked out and issued 6 Catch Basin Easements.
Transferred 1,636 tons of solid waste and 697 tons of C&D.Recycled 569 tons of mixed paper products,
113 tons of scrap metals and cans,74 tons of plastics,137 tons of glass and 950 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 glass and metal products.
Overall the town's recycling rate is among the highest in the state.This is something all residents can be
proud of due to their recycling habits.
Plowed and/or sanded 49 times including the January Snowstorm that saw plow crews clearing roads
and sidewalks for more than 24 hours.The Town was reimbursed for some of these costs.
Cohasset ended 2011 with Hurricane Irene bringing down trees and wires town wide.All Departments
assisted during this storm.Again,we have submitted paperwork for some monetary reimbursements.
Our thanks to Glenn Pratt for all his work on that project.
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Removed various dead or diseased trees and planted new trees and shrubs throughout the town.
Conducted and recorded 33 internments at the various town owned cemeteries.
Held 6 paint collection and brush days for residential brush chipping.
Paved a section of North Main Street and all of Cedar Street using Chapter 90 State Funding.
Completed the Straits Pond Project in conjunction with Mass DOT and the towns of Hingham and Hull.
Completed the Jacobs Meadow Outfall Project.
Prepared $1,385 million Annual Operating Budget and carried over a $75,000 Capital Improvement
Program for Fiscal Year 2012.
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 2011 Annual Report
During 2011,the Little Harbor/Atlantic Avenue and Deep Run/Rust Way sewer expansion projects continued
with the authorization of additional service connections and private sewer service installation work.In addition,
final paving operations were substantially completed along with loaming and seeding operations at the road
edges.The Cohasset Sewer Commission (CSC)also began a campaign to recover a small portion of the costs for
paving activities conducted during the sewer project which were in excess of the projects initial obligation.
Project close-out was initiated and a final reconciliation with the Town and the Water Department commenced
which also provided aid to the Town accounting and finance departments in reconciling accounts.Collection
system start-up has gone relatively smooth with a few minor odor and mechanical issues which are normal and
are being resolved as flows in the sewer system increase to design levels.
To help expedite service connections,the CSC issued several notices to residents reminding them of the Town's
obligation under the Second Amended Final Judgment with the State to have connections completed by July 1,
2012.Town Meeting authorized a loan program sponsored by the Board of Health which is available to
residents who needed to connect to the sewer system which provides an affordable means to fund the private
portion of their sewer connection.Several future Little Harbor sewer users have started to take advantage of
the loan program.
The treatment plant,with the new GE membranes,continued to perform exceptionally well.The Sewer
Commission awarded United Water the operations contract which commenced January 1,2011 and United
Water has performed well as they learned more about Cohasset's innovative membrane technology.United
Water also took over operation of the wastewater collection system and began a camera inspection program of
the existing sewers to help identify system defects and leaks also known as Infiltration and Inflow.Over 20,000
linear feet of sewers have already been inspected and the CSC is planning sewer remediation and rehabilitation
measures for 2012 based upon those videos.United Water conducted a detailed inventory assessment of
critical treatment plant components and spare parts to better ensure that the WWTP has minimal down-time in
instances of mechanical failure,helping to increase process reliability.In addition,a preventative maintenance
program has been instituted and United Water's first actions in this involved process valve upgrades and repairs.
United Water initiated a summer intern program for Cohasset high school students enabling hands-on
experience and environmental education.This is a partnership program with the Center for Student Coastal
Research and they hope to continue the program in future years.The Town installed wireless internet access at
the WWTP to enable remote process monitoring by the membrane manufacturer,GE,to enable manufacturer
input in optimizing the operation of the membranes and to better troubleshoot programming and software
modifications as may be required.
The CSC initiated a program to finally transfer the grinder pumps installed by the Town in the late 1990's to the
individual property owners.A ten (10)year parts and labor warranty was maintained by the Town with Interon,
the grinder pump manufacturer,to ensure product performance during that previous period.Now that the
warranty has expired and since the new sewer projects did not include grinder pumps,the CSC plans to put all
owners on the same basis.To facilitate this transition of ownership,the CSC began a retrofit process which
includes replacing old Interon pumps with new E-One pumps with a new five year warranty similar to the new
Little Harbor units.This transition is included as part of the ongoing grinder pump maintenance program for
town-owned grinder pumps with the intent to upgrade all Interon pumps prior to transfer of ownership.
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Current work which will continue into 2012 is related to Infiltration and Inflow repairs of services around Jacob's
Meadow.The project targeted for 2011 was delayed and missed the seasonal construction window needed for
the project.It is anticipated to be bid and awarded in 2012.The CSC will be submitting an NPDES Permit
renewal to MADEP and EPA for the existing WWTP in early 2012;a process which recurs every 5 years.The CSC
will also be working with the Town in 2012 to finally vacate the Second Amended Final Judgment as the
remaining Little Harbor sewer service connections are completed.
Wayne Sawchuk,Chairman
Bryan Baldwin,Vice Chairman
John Beck,Clerk
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COHASSET HISTORICAL COMMISSION -2011
The Cohasset Historical Commission submits the annual report of work during 2011 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).The Cohasset Historical Commission 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 Historic 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 1600s through the mid 1900s are listed.All inventory listings can be
accessed online through the Massachusetts Historical Commission website by 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.
"State or Federally Involved"Projects -We receive communication concerning any state
projects which may impact a historic area.This year we were notified of the Mill River
boatyard's plans for a new pier and alterations to existing buildings.The state has
proposed notifying towns only when a state or federal project concerns the state
register of historic places listing.
Local Involvement -
1.Pilgrim Bank -The Commission is pleased with the adapted re-use of the old
Cohasset Hardware Store as the new bank facility.The conscientious renovation of the
building has done its best to maintain the character of the village area.A set of pictures
of the work has been made available to the Historical Society for their files.
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2.Government Island National Register Site -The year 2010 celebrated the 150 th
anniversary of the lighting of the present Minot's Ledge Lighthouse.The Cohasset
Historical Commission has an 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 developing signage for the site and for the Minot's Ledge Light Replica.
We also are developing signage to emphasize the historical significance of Beacon Rock.
3.Financial Support -We sell "1-4-3"Minot Light T-shirts,sweatshirts,license
plates and tote bags.We have inventory in both youth and adult sizes.The money
raised from this project is used towards work on Historical Commission projects.
4.First Parish Meeting House -The Commission met with a representative of the First
Parish Meeting House concerning the church's interest in obtaining funds through the CPA
for the restoration of the windows of the church and regilding of the numbers and hands of
the town clock.The Commission supports this proposal.
5.Community Preservation Committee -A portion of CPA funds is allocated for
historic preservation,and a member of our commission sits on the Community
Preservation Committee.Although it is not mandated that the Historical Commission
review proposals before they go to the CPC,by having a representative we are
encouraged to be more involved with the historical projects presented to CPC.
6.Membership -After six years,Nathaniel Palmer resigned from the Historical
Commission.We thank him for his involvement and help .We welcome a new member,
Todd Goff,who has a background in history and certification in historical architecture.
Finally,we pay tribute to Hamilton Tewksbury,who died in November.He had been a
member of the commission for 21 years and was instrumental in the loan to Cohasset
from the Coast Guard of the Fresnel lens on display in the Minot's Ledge Lighthouse
watch room and lantern house on Government Island.He also had spearheaded our
teeshirt sales.Many in town will miss his work and interest in the town's history.
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 at Town Clerk's office at Town Hall.
Respectfully Submitted,
Rebecca Bates-McArthur,Chairman
David Wadsworth,Secretary
Marilyn Morrison
Todd Goff
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Annual Report of the Paul Pratt Memorial Library.2011
Mission Statement:"The Paul Pratt Memorial Library serves as a gateway to knowledge,a
stimulant to creative imagination and a resource for the entire community."
Statement of Values:Library staff,trustees,and Friends are committed to offering high quality
information resources and programming to the Cohasset community and beyond.We work to ensure
that all citizens have equal access to information,and that all persons are welcomed and served by
professional staff dedicated to providing outstanding services
Service Statistics At a Glance -FY2011
Items loaned Card Holders Visitors Reference question Programs
149,224 5,188 134,709 5,577 285
Meeting room use
1,682*
vs.2010 +7.2%+5%-15.8%+7.8%+23.9%-17.1%*
*Reasons for reduced attendance may be elimination of Sunday hours and interruptions in
attendance tabulation.
FY2011 Operating Budget
Budgeted Sources of Revenue Budgeted Uses of Revenue
Town-operating budget:$486,437*Town-funded salaries:$383,997
Gift fund 3,000 Unexpended salaries:
State aid to public libraries grant 11,234 14,210***
Endowment trust income:35,404 Town-funded operating expenses:90,574
Friends of the Cohasset Library:14,210 Gift,State and Trust funded materials:45,535
LSTA Grant:7,500 Other non-town funded expenses:19,464
Social Service League Grant:5,982 Non-town carryover 10,167
Total Library Revenue:$563,767**
**14,300 of fees and fines turned over to the Total uses of library revenue:$563,767
Town's general fund.***Temporary staff reduction due to
*Town library budget is less than 2%of total unexpected medical leave
town budget
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Operations
Demand for library services was high again this year,and we worked hard to satisfy increasing user
needs in spite of challenges presented by reduced funding support on the local and state levels.For the
past few years,we have had to apply for waivers to the MA Board of Library Commissioners due to cuts
in our municipal appropriation in order to remain certified for state aid to public libraries.State aid
certification qualifies a library for modest grant funding,but more importantly,certification ensures that
Cohasset patrons are able to borrow books and DVDs from other libraries in the Old Colony Library
Network (OCLN)and beyond.Sustainable,stable and adequate funding for collections,technology
infrastructure,staffing,and programming will ensure that the library can effectively fulfill its mission.
We are most appreciative of the generosity of the Social Service League of Cohasset for the grant
funding support that made possible our Next Chapter program initiative.This program was also
supported by a Library Services &Technology Act (LSTA)grant,awarded by the Massachusetts Board of
Library Commissioners and funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.Next Chapter
programs provided older citizens with opportunities to acquire technology skills and learn how to
engage social media for work,volunteering and for personal needs.
Reference and Information Services
It was another busy year in the Reference Department as we fielded reference questions from children
to adults on a variety of subjects.We make use of both print and electronic formats reminding patrons
that they can access databases from home via our library's website.Other services available from the
Reference Department include:
•Searching and placing holds on items not found in our network of libraries
•Hands-on basic computer skills workshops
•Reader's advisory services
•Outreach services to the homebound,including selection of books,magazines and DVDs that are
delivered by volunteers of the Friends of the Cohasset Library to Cohasset residents and the
residents of Golden Living Center of Cohasset and to Sunrise Assisted Living
•Posit Science brain fitness program,an electronic auditory processing and memory exercise
program
Collections
Our evolving collection contains titles,in print,audio,video,and electronic formats.Downloadable
content from Overdrive,both e-books and audiobooks,continues to grow.This format allows Cohasset
patrons exclusive content which can be downloaded to a variety of portable devices.We continue to
add to our ReadyReads collection,which provides local book groups with a selection of popular books in
kit form.
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Programming
Our annual town-wide reading event,Cohasset Reads Together,brought residents and scholars together
on the subject of whaling and the sea.Author Nathaniel Philbrick visited Cohasset to speak about his
book In the Heart of the Sea and his newest book,Last Stand.
Two grants,one from the Social Service League of Cohasset and another from federal Institute of
Museum and Library Services funds awarded by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners,
allowed us to offer programming for the Next Chapter series of events aimed at the 50-70+year old,
active,lifelong learner.Programs included author events,writing workshops,hands-on workshops in
technology,and lectures on social media,genealogy,and travel.
Additional adult programming included:
Monthly movies
Book discussion group,open to all
Author visits
Cohasset Reads Together,annual town wide reading initiative (already noted above)
Genealogy programs
Film series
Great Decisions discussion program,open to all
The library is thankful to the Friends of the Library and the Cohasset Democratic Town committee for
funding support.
Children and Teen Programs &Services
The Children's Room supports,enriches,and encourages students and families with all their literacy
needs.Our year-round programming efforts continue to expand and grow thanks to the funding
support from the Friends of the Cohasset Library.This year we held 181 programs for children and
teens with 6,068 participants:
•Award winning children's author,Patricia Reilly Giff (sponsored by Buttonwood Books),
attended by residents from all over the South Shore
•MamaSteph weekly live music performance for young children
•Dogs and handlers from Dog B.O.N.E.S.™,Dogs Building Opportunities for Nurturing and
Emotional Support,provided students with the opportunity to rehearse their skills by reading to
trained therapy dogs
•Story times and craft sessions
•Family Literacy Month featured Marcia Wilson's live owl show,"Eyes on Owls".
•More than 250 students registered and participated in the state-wide summer reading program,
Go Green @ your library.
•Monday Family Movie Nights
On Tuesday evenings during the summer we had a variety of different fun family programs including a
bubble artist,a magician,puppeteers,musicians,a live animal show,and a yo-yo performer.
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Our Teen Advisory Board met monthly with Sharon Moody,Children's Librarian,to discuss books,school
assignments,and to provide feed back on library services to "tweens",teens,and young adults.We
posted the Cohasset Middle/High School summer reading lists on our web site as well as offering paper
copies to our patrons.A binder of private and independent school summer reading lists was also
available for our residents.
Our collaboration with the Cohasset Public School librarians assures that we continue to provide the
research resources needed for the continued success of our students.This collaborative effort also led
to the selection of new titles in fiction and nonfiction and the added provision of databases that
compliment the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
Homework Center
Many Cohasset students of all ages visited the Homework Center weekly in order to benefit from the
free tutoring offered by student volunteers from the Cohasset High School's National Honor Society.
We are grateful to these outstanding tutors for donating their time and talents,and to the Friends of the
Cohasset Library for funding this valuable program that facilitates learning and collegiality.The Friends
pay for a professional educator to oversee the program,and for the pizza that is greatly appreciated by
the students.
Friends of the Cohasset Library
The Friends of Cohasset Library support the library through ongoing find-raising and advocacy to provide
programming and community outreach services and otherwise make our library special.In fiscal 2011,
the Friends raised over $19,000 through their annual appeal and book sales.These funds paid for all of
the children's and adult programming,the weekly homework center,senior citizen outreach and library
museum passes that are available for the public.
The Friends also provide refreshments at many library functions,volunteers at various events,and the
coffee service for patrons.We beautified,and help to maintain the center island in the library parking
lot to create a visually pleasing entryway to the library.We jointly fund a public movie license and staff
weekly summer movies for children.We offer a Great Discussions discussion group for participants
interested in civic and political issues.The Friends also provide books for our Cohasset Reads Together
program and we support Family Literacy month with a live owl show.
In addition to the summer reading program,"One World,Many Stories",the Friends helped to fund a
second,wonderfully efficient,Radio Frequency Identification technology (RFID)self-checkout machine
for the circulation desk.Finally,the Friends host an annual luncheon to thank the fabulous staff and
volunteers that make our library a special community resource.
Members of the Friends'board include Jill Littlejohn,Linda Fechter,Barbara Wrenn,Gail Flynn,Lauren
Koncius,Marjie Murphy,June Hubbard,Jessica Patterson,and Annjean Moody.
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The Cohasset Library Trust,Inc.(CLT)
CLT's mission is to prudently manage the library's endowment and to increase it.In FY11,CLT
successfully achieved this mission.On June 30,2011,the value of the endowment was $1,253,827,a
27%increase from June 30,2010.This growth was primarily the result of the Library Trust's Investment
Advisory Committee's management of the endowment,which met or exceeded market benchmarks.In
addition,the increase benefited from generous gifts of about $55,000 --including a $29,000 gift from
the estate of Don Edwin Harrold,a $10,000 gift from Amory and Priscilla Houghton in honor of her
grandparents,Arthur Campbell Badger and Grace Learnard Badger,a $10,000 gift in memory of Caroline
Blanton Thayer and a $2,000 gift from Cornelia Barnard.
The CLT also wants potential donors to understand the Trust and its goals by sponsoring events that give
it some publicity.On May 17,2011,CLT sponsored a very successful Evening with Nathaniel Philbrick,
the second author evening to celebrate the South Shore Music Circus'$100,000 gift over four years to
the Library.This event netted $9,600 for the Endowment,with $2,800 donated to CLT by vendors of
food and wine.
CLT's Annual Meeting in May 2011,elected Deborah A.Shadd as its new President,after expressing
great gratitude to Sarah R.Pease for serving as CLT's second President.
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Report of the Recreation Commission
It is with distinct pleasure that we report the 2011 activities of the Recreation Commission to residents.
2011 ended on a sad note for the department as Jack Worley,Cohasset's first Recreation Director
passed away on December 5
th
.Jack continued his service with the town after his 2008 retirement and
was instrumental in the transition to the department we are today.More importantly Jack will be long
remembered for being a dedicated public servant who served the town for 36 years and was a friend
and mentor to everyone he touched.
The Department had a very successful summer with both the Playground program,which celebrated its
44 th year under town sponsorship and the Middle School Xtreme program at capacity.The staff at both
programs far exceeded our expectations and performed brilliantly in operating programs that were both
fun and safe.Close to 400 children enjoyed summers to remember due to their outstanding work and
commitment.
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
st
2010,thru June 30,2011,$117,537.00 was transacted via on-
line 'credit card'registrations.We anticipate and see the dollar amount grow each year.
We conducted our third annual Health and Recreation Fair on Sunday,March 20,2011.The Fair brings
together under one roof,a variety of public and private recreational opportunities and services that are
available to Cohasset residents and allows residents to speak directly to the providers of those services.
The 2011 Fair was the first to be run in conjunction with the Health Department.This added feature
allowed residents a large array of health screenings.Further,residents are able to register that day for
summer recreation programs that the department will offer.The Massachusetts Recreation and Park
Association 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 4 th Annual Health and Recreation Fair will be held on
Sunday,March 25 th
,2012 at the Deer Hill School.
The Recreation Center is currently being used over 40 hours each week with a multitude of Recreation
Department programs which are conducted on a year round basis.Private parties continue to be held at
the Center and rental of the facility remains available.
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 Mom's Time Out,Dance
Force,Double Dutch,Etiquette,Zumba,Blue Hills Learn to Ski Program,Yoga,Elementary basketball
Clinic,High School Conditioning to go along with our popular Summer Xtreme and Playground Program,
numerous summer camps and clinics,trips to Red Sox games,Strong Kids,Dance Classes,Guitar,Drama,
SAT instruction,CPR classes,babysitting training and expanded Coast Guard Boating Safety programs.
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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 6 concerts during the summer of 2011.Concerts performed by a variety of bands are on Thursday
nights after the Farmer's Market.
In September,the Department officially took over the School Department's Compass before and after
school program.The R.I.S.E.(recreation,imagination,socialization and education)program has far
exceeded our expectations.A before school program operates from 7 am to 9 am at the Osgood School
and from 3 pm to 6 pm at the Deer Hill School.The cooperation and assistance from the School
Department has led to a smooth transition and we have seen increased numbers each month.
November was a busy month for the Department as we hosted the Department's third 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 "Thanks-for-Giving"5 k Road Race for the third
year.490 runners registered for the race and it was a highly successful run with over 130 more runners
from 2010.Special thanks go out to our sponsors and volunteers.
During Fiscal Year 2011,starting July 1,2010 through June 30,2011 the Recreation Commission
produced for the General Fund $73,958.23.Over $15,000.00 was produced for use by the Commission
via grants and matching grant funds and donations.Concurrently,over $147,000.00 was transacted via
Revolving Account Funds for 100%Self-Supporting programs via fees charged participants for a variety
of services.Approximately another $75,000.00 was transacted via other and direct self-supporting
financial systems during F.Y.2011,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.
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.
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To this end,May Town Meeting allocated $25,000 from Capital Budget for refurbishment for the six
town tennis courts at Milliken Field.Initial work was done in September which included repair of the
retaining wall and replacement of the fence post foundations on the original two tennis courts.New
posts and nets were installed in the newer four courts.In the spring of 2012 crack repair and a total
resurface will be done.
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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2011 Report to the Town of the Open Space Committee
After two years of combined development with our consultants from Beals and Thomas,
Inc.,and review by Commonwealth agencies,the Open Space Committee received
word that as of May 27,2011,our Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP)had been
approved by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs.Therefore per
the approval letter:"This final approval will allow Cohasset to participate in DCS grant
rounds through May 2017."
Although there was no resulting purchase,with the support of the Cohasset
Conservation Trust,Inc.,this committee pursued the chance to acquire part of the
Morrissey land behind Town Hall.This would have been an opportunity to seek a DCS
grant,one of the benefits of having a state approved OSRP.
Cohasset's Community Preservation Committee provided funding for this planning effort
to the extent of $25,000 initial funding and an additional $1,500 to cover publishing
costs of the document.Draft copies of the report sections were circulated to other Town
Committees who will play a role in implementation,to solicit their input and comments.
In order to oversee the plan during its remaining valid life of five years,the OSRP
committee reorganized and divided up responsibility for coordinating the work facing us
according to groupings of Town committees.In addition,members Sandra Durant and
Liam O'Gonnell stepped down as Go -Chairs to be replaced by Richard Avery as Chair
and James E.(Ted)Carrolljr.as Vice-Chair starting in 2012.
The Committee would like to expand its size to seven members and would welcome
applications for membership from citizens of the Town.Ideas for land acquisition are
already being considered,which is why qualifying for DCS grants via the OSRP has
been such an important endeavor.
Richard J.Avery,Chair
James E.Carroll,Vice-Chair
Sandra T.Durant
LiamT.O'Gonnell
Debra A.Shadd
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SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
2011 COHASSETTOWN REPORT
The South Shore School District is represented by eight appointed School Committee members from
each town's Selectmen's office:
Adele Leonard -Abington
Kenneth Thayer,Vice Chairman -Cohasset
Robert Heywood -Hanover
James Rodick -Hanson
Robert Molla -Norwell
Gerald Blake -Rockland
John Manning,Chairman -Scituate
Daniel Salvucci -Whitman
During the 2011 year,the students of South Shore Vocational Technical High 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 technical skills and strong work ethic.As changing economic
demands continue to be placed before our students,it is the duty of South Shore to provide the best
possible vocational education.
With unanimous support from our eight member towns at spring town meetings,SSVT was able to
repair the roof and windows on the original portion of the building,which was built in 1960.The major
portions of the project,as of October 2011,have been completed without disruption to the school year.
On June 10,the Class of 2011 graduation ceremony was held at the South Shore Music Circus.
In 2011 we also saw the retirements of two administrators,Charles Homer,Superintendent-Director and
Gene Kelly,Assistant Principal;science teacher Gary Banuk;and guidance counselor Kate Schwabe.The
school's new Superintendent-Director is Thomas Hickey,the Principal is Margaret Dutch,and the
Director of Vocational Education is Barbara-jean Chauvin.
•v'hAsSSVTentersits50 year of delivering vocational technical education to residents of our district,we
remain committed to careful planning,coupled with a bold vision to providing the local and regional
economy with students excited about learning,committed to hard work,and ready to become
responsible citizens.
Respectfully submitted,
Kenneth E.Thayer
Town Representative
South Shore Regional School District Committee
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Town Report 2012
From the Cohasset Public Schools.
This year has been a busy one for everyone.Beginning in July we had a new Superintendent brought on
board to help create a new vision for the district.From the beginning there has been an emphasis on
students,on their learning,and how best to meet the needs of all students.Technology has become an
integral part of this plan and many months have been put into planning the future of the schools and
how to equip our students for the twenty-first century and create strong digital citizens moving forward.
With this year have come many changes as the school district continues to teach our students.The
success of our students can be attributed to the many fine staff who welcome the children into their
classrooms each day and the wonderful families who support the efforts of our faculty and staff to make
the each day better than the last.Lastly,thanks need to be given to the hard working,dedicated effort
of the Cohasset School Committee who works tirelessly to help guide the district.Their constant
direction and input contributes to the success of our students.
From the Joseph Osgood School
The year began with a new principal,Sharon Bellao,at the helm.After ten years Janet Sheehan
returned to her roots in Milton.Ms.Bellao has brought some new activities to the district and her
students are delighted by the various opportunities.She came to the school this with a strong reading
background,something critical for this age group and experience in "Responsive Classroom".Changes
abound at the Osgood School.Many of them have been pictured in the Cohasset Mariner.
The first new event added to the schedule was the Halloween Night.Students and parents,alike,
participated in trick or treating and arts and crafts activities.Through the talents of our many parents
the school was transformed into a spooky setting for the children to enjoy.The second new event sure
to be an annual gathering was the Pajama Night.Guest readers appeared in the school's library while a
presentation for parents on the acquisition of literacy skills occurred in the school gymnasium.This
evening allowed the children to come to the school after dark in their pajamas.Many were seen with
their favorite stuffed animals and blankets.Smiles and giggles abounded that evening guaranteeing that
this will be a yearly event.
The PSO has been hard at work providing the schools with numerous enrichment activities in the
classroom.Events they have helped us to produce include the Science and Math Night,the Scholastic
Book Fairs,and the Winter Readathon.This year the children were challenged to beat the number of
minutes the Superintendent would read.
The children performed at the winter concert.This year's performance was particularly stunning.The
room was overflowing with parents and friends alike.Students performed with their voices and
instruments supported by our outstanding music faculty.
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There remain a few favorite events left for this school year including the Spring Arbor Day concert,
Snapper Sneaker Day and the May Arts Night.
From the Deer Hill School
When the 2011-2012 school year began in September,the students and staff returned with a renewed
commitment to excellence at the Deer Hill School.The October enrollment,as of October 1,2011,was
420 students,an increase of 39 students from the October report from 2010.As of January 2012,class
sizes range from 19 to 25 students,with our largest cohort being our fifth grade,with 144 students.
The English Language Arts program benefited from the adoption this year of the Scott Foresman
Reading Street Program.This anthology offers a coordinated,carefully sequenced reading
comprehension program developed around meaningful themes.Once again there was a great deal of
fun by all who participated in the Annual Readathon,sponsored by the Deer Hill PSO.Students logged
over 8,000 hours of reading and raised over $13,000 for the renovation of our playground.
The assessment programs give us valuable information regarding the academic achievement of our
students.As a district,Deer Hill met our Adequate Yearly Progress ("AYP")for spring,2011,and,as a
school,the aggregate population achieved the AYP target.In 2011,once again Deer Hill MCAS scores
were above state average in all three grade levels in all content areas.In grade three,2011 scores
reported 80%in Proficient or higher in Reading and in Mathematics,84%were Proficient or higher.In
grade four ELA,66%of students scored in the Advanced or Proficient range and in Math that number
was 68%.In grade five,87%of students scored in the Advanced or Proficient category in ELA,88%in
Mathematics,and 79%in Science and Technology.These scores help the educators to understand the
relative strengths and weaknesses of our instructional programs,while providing information regarding
individual student growth profiles.
The EMC 3 program grows in variety and popularity every year.This school wide enrichment model,
based on the research surrounding gifted and talented education,allow 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 Book Buddies (with Osgood students);Junior Library Guild Book
Clubs;Yoga,Relaxation,and Meditation;Research and Technology;and Ocean Discovery.The Character
Education Program has emphasized the character traits of Kindness,Responsibility,and Honesty this
year.
Technology continues to be upgraded,with the dream of providing all classrooms the
instructional/technological resources suitable for success in the twenty-first century.Thanks to very
generous grant funding from the Cohasset Education Foundation,("CEF"),the Deer Hill School acquired
a set of LED computer "notebooks"last year that acted as a mobile computer lab!This first one was so
successful,the school was able to purchase another one this year.This year,we introduced 25 IPads for
student and teacher use.With the successful installation of WiFi in the building through another
generous grant from the CEF,the students have greatly enhanced their skills with dynamic,internet
based research and creative innovation.
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As always,Deer Hill students benefited greatly from a wide variety of enrichment programs,sponsored
by the Deer Hill Parent Student Organization ("PSO").For the first time this year,the group
ImprovBoston,from Young Audiences of America,presented three improvised shows to the fourth
grade students.This interactive presentation helped students to see what bullying looks like and how to
respond to it effectively,safely,and responsibly.This presentation was strongly supportive of the Steps
to Respect curriculum that all Deer Hill Students receive every year.Tom Walhe of Techsplorations
presented the scientific principles behind "Simple Machines"to the whole school and then followed up
with individual workshops for each 5
th grade class.The Museum of Science brought its traveling Star Lab
to the 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.Valerie
Tutson,a well-known story teller,visited the fourth grade once again to share in a highly engaging way
her stories from around the world,with an emphasis on African traditions.This spring the fourth grade
students will witness a life-size version of the Tanglewood Marionettes -Perseus and Medusa -just as
they are completing their unit on Mythology.Finally,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 curriculum and generously
provided by the fundraising efforts of the Deer Hill School PSO.
One very exciting improvement to the Deer Hill School is found outside in the courtyard!We are all
amazed at how beautiful our courtyard looks!Thanks to the efforts of the Community Junior Gardeners
and to Chris Kennedy from Kennedy's Country Garden in Scituate for donations of plants,trees,and
consultation.
The Parent Partnership Series,now in its second year,has proven to be an outstanding vehicle for
communication between our special education professionals and our parent community.
Deer Hill students continued to enjoy some of the school's favorite traditions -the Favorites Arts Night,
Spring and Winter Concerts,5
th grade Promotion Ceremony,Veteran's Day Ceremony,and the Annual
Field Day.Faculty and students will continue a tradition begun just last year -an assembly to honor
everyone's commitment to a bully-free environment -"Deer Hill Cares"-with a special tribute to one
leader who embodies our caring values.
Everyone at the school remains committed to the mission,which is to see that as the students grow,
their choices increase in number,their horizons grow bigger,their knowledge grows stronger,their
interests deeper,and that they are empowered to take advantage of all opportunities available to them
in the 21 st
century.
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From the Cohasset Middle-High School
Cohasset Middle-High School experienced a number of accomplishments in 2011.The accomplishments
included academic successes for students,as well as high levels of participation and achievement in co-
curricular activities,which led to Cohasset being named one of the best public school districts in
Massachusetts based on MCAS scores,per pupil spending,student-teacher ratio,AP courses offered and
graduation rates.Cohasset ranked #13 of 135 districts evaluated.Boston Magazine September 2011.
Two sixth grade students at Cohasset Middle School,Deven Varney and Alexander Arnold received the
distinguished "Make A Difference"award.The Kennedy Library annually recognizes up to 100 middle
school students from across Massachusetts for the difference they have made in their communities
through service projects.
Two eighth grade students at Cohasset Middle School,Grace Lucier and Bobby Driscoll received the
distinguished "Scholar Leader"award which is intended to give public recognition to two students from
each middle level school in the state who have distinguished themselves in terms of outstanding
scholarship and leadership.
Cohasset Middle-High School offers to its high school students credit in nine different Advanced
Placement electives,plus two additional courses offered though a partnership with Virtual High School,
which enables a current AP enrollment of 128 students taking 224 tests in May of 2012.Results on last
year's AP exams demonstrate the preparation and success of the students who participated with 170 of
the exams (approximately 80%)were graded to be eligible for college credit.SAT scores remain highly
competitive when compared to surrounding communities.
All 96 members of the present Class of 2012 have earned competency determinations according to
Department of Education standards,with 71 students recognized as eligible for the Stanley Koplik
Certificate of Mastery Award and twenty-seven members of the class were recognized as John and
Abigail Adams Scholarship Award recipients.Twelve members of last year's graduating class (2011)
were recognized as distinguished scholars based on the highly competitive nationally recognized
Advanced Placement test results,and were joined by another 35 students in grades 11 and 12 who
earned AP Scholar or AP Scholar with Honor status.Thirty graduates were members of the National
Honor Society.Further,87%of the graduating class enrolled in various public and private four-year
colleges and another 6%planned to attend two-year college or preparatory school for a total of 93%of
the Class of 2011 continuing to further their education in some capacity.
The students distinguish themselves as they participate in a number of the extra-curricular activities as
well,including athletics,band,chorus,drama,journalism,student council,and community service.The
programs continue to excel because of the commitment,dedication,and hard work of both students
and staff.Students represented the school well with a riveting performance of "The Miracle Worker"in
this year's State Drama Festival.
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Athletically,in the spring of 2011,Cohasset High School won South Shore League Titles in Baseball,Boys
Tennis,and Boys Lacrosse.Five teams qualified for MIAA State Tournament play highlighted by the
Baseball team winning it's second consecutive MIAA Division 4 South Sectional and State Titles.CHS had
27 South Shore League All-Stars,8 Patriot Ledger All-Scholastics,2 Boston Herald and Boston Globe All-
Scholastics,and 5 students earning All-State and/or All American honors in baseball and lacrosse.
In the Fall of 2011,The Golf Team won its third consecutive South Shore League Title.Three teams
qualified for MIAA State Tournament play highlighted by the Field Hockey Team finishing as an MIAA
Division 2 Finalist.Twenty student-athletes were named to South Shore League All-Star teams,5
students were named to Patriot Ledger All-scholastic teams,1 named to Boston Herald and 1 to Boston
Globe All-Scholastic teams,and one boys soccer player earned All-State honors.
In January of 2012,Cohasset High School was awarded the Boston Globe Division 4 Ames Award for the
2010-11 school year by having the highest overall varsity athletic team winning percentage (66.13%)for
school of 700 students and fewer.It is the third time in the in the past seven years Cohasset High School
has won this prestigious award.
In the winter 2011-12 season,two Cohasset teams and 16 individuals qualified for State Tournament
competition.Again,20 student-athletes qualified for League All-Star teams,8 students were named as
Patriot Ledger All-Scholastics,and one swimmer was named to the Boston Herald All-Scholastic team.
Our Boys Basketball team also won the Team Sportsmanship given by the Board 54 Basketball Officials
Association.
From the district....Our METCO Program
Now in its 46th year,our METCO program continues to thrive under the direction of the watchful eye of
Aleisa Gittens-Carle.She helps the 46 students who come from the greater Metropolitan Boston area to
participate in grades Kindergarten through twelve.Throughout the year she extends herself for evening
events as well as weekend jaunts.Students who participate in the program are matched with host
families in Cohasset.Despite significant budget cuts in the program at the state level,it continues to
thrive in Cohasset.
Students have had the opportunity to participate in excursion such as apple picking at Honey Pot Hill in
Stow and bowling and pizza at the South Shore Country Club.Parents have had a chance to venture out
by participating in the Annual Parent Mixer that brings new families in the METCO program to meet and
greet with families already enrolled in the program.
Students were able to visit the Majestic Theatre in Scituate to view a movie as well as contribute to the
annual PSO METCO wreath sale fundraiser.The most exciting day came this year when students in the
program were able to join the Beacon Hill politicians at the Lobby Day at the State House.Students
observed the political process while having the opportunity to engage in conversations with the political
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leaders.They recognized the importance of receiving a good education and the importance of funding
the program to ensure its longevity.
From the Business Office.
In January,Nutrikids Point of Sale Management system at the Middle-High School cafeteria was
implemented.Nutrikids is an online management system that streamlines the food service operation.It
helps control inventory by cutting inventory costs through better tracking,eliminates overstocking at
sites,manages inventory daily at each school site,and gives needed centralized reporting.Nutrikids
also allows the parents/guardians to prepay for meals using a secure online feature,and permits them
to see their child's item purchase history.Implementation of Nutrikids is planned at Joseph Osgood
School and Deer Hill School during the fall of next school year.
Work on the floors at the Middle-High School has begun.This ongoing issue of the vinyl floors lifting
began over 4 years ago.A settlement with the contractor took place earlier this year and has allowed
schools to move forward with the needed repairs and replacement of the floors where necessary.This
project is ongoing,but it is hoped that most areas will be repaired by the end of the summer.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara J.Cataldo
Superintendent of Schools
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2011 Annual Report of the Office of Emergency Management
2011 was one of the busiest years in recent memory for the Department.
During the year,our long time director Arthur L.Lehr Jr.retired as Director of Emergency Management
after 35 years on the job.Arthur led the department through the transition years from Civil Defense to
Emergency Management.One of the Federal directives Arthur carried out during his tenure was to
oversee the packing and shipment to Guatemala,the complete surgical hospital that had been pre-
positioned in the basement of the High School since 1954.
A major snow event at the end of 2010 led us to open a shelter for the first time in nearly 20 years.
Overall,the shelter at the Deer Hill School worked well.We were able to apply for and receive
reimbursement from FEMA for certain storm related expenses.
We have been progressing with the build out of an Emergency Operations Center (EOC)under the Deer
Hill School.With the help of a MEMA grant,we were able to connect the EOC to the Public Safety
building through the School Department's fiber network.
Hurricane Irene was a major event for the Department.We worked alongside the Police and Fire
Departments to respond to the needs of Cohasset Citizens.Spanning an entire week,the hurricane
event cost over $100,000,for which we have applied to FEMA for partial reimbursement.
The after action review of the storm made clear that we have some improvements to make in our
Emergency Management facilities;we will address them at a Town Meeting soon.
Respectfully Submitted,
Glenn A.Pratt
Director,Emergency Management
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Office of,
EMERGENCY 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
(781)383-0057 Cohasset Water Department
(67 1 )469-2300 Gas -National Grid
(781)740-6635 Aquarian Water (No.Cohasset)
COHASSET EMERGENCY SHELTER
Deer Hill 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 1 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
.
Turn off oil and gas burners and furnace
2.Cut off water service at meter
FAMDLY DISASTER PLAN
Necessary Prescription Drugs
Car gas tank full
Supply of canned goods
First aid supplies
Fresh water in containers
Charge any batteries you may need
3.
4.
Turn off electrical power at main switch
Secure the house when leaving
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 should 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
Elected Officials
Town Officers Appointed By Selectmen
Town Officers Appointed by Town Manager
Boards,Commissions,Committees and Representatives
Appointed by Selectmen
Appointed by TROIKA
4
5-6
7
7-10
11-16
17-18
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Board of Registrars
Board of Selectmen
Town Counsel
Town Clerk's Report
Special Town Meeting,March 14,2011
Index,Annual Town Meeting,April 30,2011
Annual Town Meeting,April 30,2011
Annual Town Election,May 7,2011
Index,Special Town Meeting,December 5,2011
Special Town Meeting,December 5,2011
Vital Statistics
2011 Prospective Juror List
19
20-21
22-24
25
26
27
28-66
67-70
71
72-81
82
83
FINANCIAL REPORTS
Town Accountant
Treasurer/Collector
Board of Assessors
84-91
92-101
102
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Board of Health
Nursing Report
Plymouth County Mosquito
Cohasset Elder Affairs
Cohasset Housing Authority
103-104
105
106-109
110-111
112-113
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LAND USE CONTROL Page
Building Department 114
Planning Board 115-119
Norfolk County Registry of Deeds 120-121
Conservation Commission 122-123
Tri-Town Weir River Estuary Park Committee 124
PUBLIC SAFETY
Fire Department 125-126
Police Department 127-130
PUBLIC WORKS
Department of Public Works 131-132
Sewer Commission 133-134
GENERAL SERVICES
Historical Commission 135-136
Paul Pratt Memorial Library 137-141
RECREATION
Recreation Commission 142-144
Open Space Committee 145
EDUCATION
South Shore Regional Vocational Technical School District 146
Cohasset Public Schools 147-152
Office of the Emergency Management 153
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING GUIDE 154
INDEX 155-156
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