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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011COHASSET 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 10 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 11 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 12 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 13 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 14 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 15 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 16 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 17 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 18 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 19 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. 20 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 21 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. 22 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. 23 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 24 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 25 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 26 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. 27 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 28 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 29 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 30 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 31 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 32 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 33 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 34 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 35 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 36 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 38 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 39 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 40 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 41 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. 42 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. 43 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. 44 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. 45 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. 46 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: 47 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. 48 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 49 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. 50 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. 51 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. 52 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 53 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 54 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: 55 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. 56 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": 57 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. 58 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 59 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... 60 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. 61 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 62 ("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. 63 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. 64 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. 65 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 66 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 67 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 68 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 69 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 70 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 71 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. 72 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, 73 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. 75 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. 76 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. 77 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. 78 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. 79 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. 80 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 81 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 85 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 86 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 87 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 88 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 89 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 447 100 WAGES SALARIES PAID CALENDAR YEAR 201 1 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 M 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 -$167,232 101 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 102 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. 103 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 104 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 105 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 106 Plymouth County Mosquito Report -Page 2 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 107 Plymouth County Mosquito Report -Page 3 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. 108 Plymouth County Mosquito Report -Page 4 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 109 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. 110 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 111 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. 112 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 113 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 114 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. 115 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. 116 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. 117 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. 118 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 119 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. 120 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 121 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 122 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 123 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. 124 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 49 125 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 126 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 2 127 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 13 128 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 115 124 140 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. 129 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 130 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. 131 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 132 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. 133 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 134 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. 135 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 136 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 137 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. 138 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. 139 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. 140 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. 141 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. 142 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. 143 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 144 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 145 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 146 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. 147 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. 148 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. 149 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. 150 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 151 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 152 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 153 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. 154 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 103-104 105 106-109 110-111 112-113 155 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 155-156 156