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Home My WebLink About2009COHASSET TOWN REPORT 2009 C/uJrMaK^ 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 31,2009 TOWN OF COHASSET Incorporated 1770 Population January 2009 —7,777 President of the United States of America Barack Obama Massachusetts Senators Edward M.Kennedy John F.Kerry Tenth Congressional District Representative William D.Delahunt Norfolk and Plymouth Senatorial District Senator Robert L.Hedlund Third Plymouth Representational District Representative Garrett Bradley Annual Town Meeting Date Set by Board of Selectmen Election of Officers Within 35 days of the Annual Town Meeting IN MEMORIAM James W.Lagrotteira February 23,2009 Assessor Advisory Committee Linda A.Elworthy May 24,2009 Elder Affairs Director Ruth Pratt May 28,2009 Election Worker Jean H.Simonds July 19,2009 Planning Board Benjamin Blake October 23,2009 Town Hall Study Committee Advisory Committee Thomas E.Burke December 30,2009 Advisory Committee ELECTED OFFICIALS -TOWN OF COHASSET BOARD OF SELECTMEN -3 YEAR TERM TERM EXPIRES Paul Carlson 2010 Ralph Dormitzer 2010 Frederick Koed 2011 Karen M.Quigley 2011 Edwin G.Carr 2012 MODERATOR -3 YEAR TERM Daniel S.Evans 2011 TOWN CLERK -3 YEAR TERM Marion L Douglas 2011 ASSESSOR -3 YEAR TERM Elsa Miller 2010 Mary E.Granville 2011 Michael C.Patrolia 2012 SCHOOL COMMITTEE -3 YEAR TERM Adrienne MacCarthy 2010 Lucia Flibotte 2010 Alfred Slanetz 2011 HeleneA.Lieb 2012 Paul J.Schubert 2012 TRUSTEES PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY -3 YEAR TERM Sarah R.Pease 2010 Barbara Power 2010 Stacey V.Weaver 2010 Sheila Evans 2011 Rodney M.Hobson 2011 Marylou Lawrence 2011 Roger L.Lowe 2012 Agnes McCann 2012 Patience G.Towie 2012 BOARD OF HEALTH -3 YEAR TERM Stephen N.Bobo Robin M.Lawrence Margaret S.Chapman 2010 2011 2012 COHASSET HOUSING AUTHORITY -5 YEAR TERM Helen C.Nothnagle (appointed by Governor) Christopher M.Allen 2010 Susan L.Sardina 2011 Ralph Perroncello 2012 Ann Barrett 2014 PLANNING BOARD -5 YEAR TERM Stuart W.Ivimey Clark H.Brewer Alfred S.Moore Charles A.Samuelson Jean M.Healey Dippold 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 RECREATION COMMISSION-5 YEAR TERM Abigail Alves Andrew P.Quigley Lisa L.Lojacono Lillian Murray Curley Jannes Richardson Daniel J.Martin,Sr. Roseanne M.McMorris Kathryn C.Lydon 2010 2010 (appointed 2009) 2011 (resigned April 2,2009) 2012 2012 2012 2013 2014 SEWER COMMISSIONERS -3 YEAR TERM Sean Cunning Wayne Sawchuk John W.Beck 2010 2011 2012 WATER COMMISSIONERS -3 YEAR TERM Nathaniel Palmer Glenn A.Pratt John McNabb 2010 2011 2012 TOWN OFFICERS APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN Town Manager/Chief Procurement Officer William Griffin Town Counsel Paul R.DeRensis TOWN OFFICERS APPOINTED BY TOWN MANAGER ADA Coordinator Robert M.Egan 2011 Animal Control Officer Paul Murphy 2011 Assessor/Appraiser Mary E.Quill Building Inspector/Zoning Officer Robert M.Egan 2012 Constable Maria Plante 2012 D.P.W.Superintendent Carl A.Sestito Director of Finance/Town Accountant J.Michael Buckley,Jr. Elder Affairs Director Linda A.Elworthy Coral Grande Deceased May 2009 Appointed Sept.2009 Fire Chief Robert D.Silvia FIRE DEPARTMENT UNDER CIVIL SERVICE Randy Belanger Firefighter/EMT-Paramedic Paul T.Bilodeau Captain/EMT Daniel J.Cunningham Firefighter/EMT-Paramedic James F.Curley Firefighter/EMT John J.Dockray Lieutenant/EMT-Paramedic Kevin D.Donovan Firefighter/EMT-Paramedic Kevin J.Durette Firefighter/EMT-Paramedic Robert F.Forde Firefighter/EMT-Paramedic John W.Haley Firefighter/EMT-Paramedic James E.Hall Firefighter/EMT-Paramedic John M.Hernan Firefighter/EMT-Paramedic Jonathan M.Hickey Firefighter/EMT-Paramedic Frances X.Mahoney,Jr.Firefighter/EMT Robert R.Martin II Firefighter/EMT-Paramedic Laura C.Morrison Firefighter/EMT-Paramedic Robert A.Nadeau Firefighter/EMT-Paramedic Joseph M.Pergola Firefighter/EMT-Paramedic Robert F.Protulis Lieutenant/EMT James P.Runey Captain Daniel N.Smith Firefighter/EMT-Paramedic MarkH.Trask Captain Eric Wenzlow Lieutenant/EMT CALL FIREFIGHTERS Kathleen Adams William Brooke Lieutenant John MacNeill Lieutenant Jordan MacNeill Steven Maynard Thomas McKay Joseph Migliaccio Lieutenant Bruce Pratt Forest Warden Robert D.Silvia Harbormaster Lorren S.Gibbons Library Director Jackie Rafferty Shellfish Deputy Paul L.Pattison,(Constable) Chief of Police James M.Hussey Transferred 10/1/2009 Brian Noonan,Interim appointed 10/1/2009 Lieutenants of Police under Civil Service Gregory J.Lennon William P.Quigley Sergeants of Police under Civil Service John C.Conte Jefferey R.Treanor Christy J.Tarantino Promoted March 2,2009 Patrolmen under Civil Service Garrett A.Hunt Patrick Kenney Lisa M.Matos James P.McLean Patrick W.Reardon John H.Small Regen E.Steverman John J.St.Ives Promoted to patrolmen 11/2/09 Christy J.Tarantino Daniel Williams Paul M.Wilson Francis P.Yannuzzi,Jr. PERMANENT INTERMITTENT Joseph T.Duffey Brian M.Peebles Timothy P.Reardon Plumbing and Gas Inspector Recreation Director James E.Carrolljr.2011 Sealer of Weights and Measures Robert M.Egan 2010 Town Archivist David H.Wadsworth 2012 Treasurer-Collector Linda M.Litchfield 10 BOARDS.COMMISSIONS.COMMITTEES and REPRESENTATIVES APPOINTED by the BOARD of SELECTMEN Cable Advisory Committee Paul Carlson 2010 Patricia Martin 2010 James Morison 2010 Michael Zotos 2010 Call Firefighters Committee Bruce W.Pratt Robert D.Silvia Ian R.Fitzpatrick Richard Bonanno Cohasset Common Historic District Commission Sarah H.Gomez,(District Resident)2010 Victor Lanzillotti 2010 Virginia Norman (Historical Society Rep)2010 Can Tiryaki 2010 William A.Hurley (District Resident)2011 Peter J.Wood 2011 Gail Parks (District Resident)2012 Janice Crowley (Realtor)2012 Cohasset Cultural Council Selene Carlo-Eymer 2010 Sarah Torrey 2010 Diane Kennedy 2012 D.AlexAdkins 2012 Community Preservation Committee Alfred Moore,Planning Board James G.Dedes,Conservation Committee Vacant,Open Space Ralph Dormitzer,Selectmen Helen Nothnagle,Housing Authority Margaret Charles 2011 Stuart Ivimey 2011 Jeffrey Waal 2011 Sarah E.Charron 2012 11 Conservation Commission Jonathan R.Creighton (appointed full member 10/19/09)2010 Edward Graham 2010 Veneta Roebuck 2010 Douglas Wilson 2010 Resigned 7/31/09 Sarah E.Charron 2011 Deborah S.Cook 2011 Richard M.Karoff 2011 David H.Farrag 2012 Richard Perkinson (associate member)2010 Economic Development Committee Timothy Chamberlain Alain Pinel Peter L.Brown Darilynn Evans William F.Fitgerald Timothy J.O'Brien 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 Elder Affairs.Council On Anna A.Abbruzzese James F.Kearney Edward T.Mulvey Karen Oronte June Hubbard Dolores A.Roy Marjorie Murphy Joseph Nedrow John W.Campbell 2010 2010 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2012 Emergency Management Arthur H.Lehr,Director Glenn A.Pratt,Deputy Director Fence Viewers Kearin A.Dunn Glenn A.Pratt 2011 2011 Government Island Advisory Committee Hamilton T.Tewksbury Constance M.Afshar 2011 2012 12 Growth and Development Task Force Clark H.Brewer Richard W.Swanborg,Jr. Michael R.Westcott N/A N/A N/A Harbor Committee Lorren S.Gibbons,(ex-officio) Harald Gundersen (Yacht Club Designee) Lillian Murray Curley (Recreation Designee) Peter J.Wood Grace Evans (Yacht Club Designee) John F.Bertolami Adam Donovan,(Connmercial Fisherman) Gail Parks Charles Peterson (Sailing Club Designee) Mark Rattenbury 2010 (Resigned 9/24/09)| 2010 j 2010 2011 (Appointed 10/19/C 2012 2012 2012 2112 2012 Harbor Health Committee Noel Collins Christopher Evans Paul Figueirdo Paul Pattison Karen Quigley Harbormaster -Assistant Robert A.Johnson Ryan MacDonald Thomas J.O'Malley 2010 2010 2010 Historical Commission Hamilton T.Tewksbury David Wadsv^orth Nathaniel Palmer Rebecca Bates-McArthur Marilyn M.Morrison 2010 2010 2011 2012 2012 13 Cohasset Housing Trust Margaret Charles Clark Brewer James Hamilton Thomas Callahan Stephen Lucitt Helen (Taffy)Nothnagle Mary E.Grayden Karen Quigley,Selectmen Liaison 2010 2010 2010 (Resigned 11/19/09) 2011 (Resigned 11/19/09) 2011 2011 2011 2011 Keeper of the Lockup John C.Conte 2010 Keeper of the Town Clock (1)Vacancy MBTA Representative Mark D.Brennan 2011 Metropolitan Area Planning Council Frederick R.Koed 2011 Norfolk County Advisory Board Frederick R.Koed 2010 Open Space Committee Richard Avery Deborah Shadd James (Ted)Carroll Sandra Durant Liam O'Connell 2010 2011 2011 2011 2012 Recycling Committee JohnK.McNabb,Jr. Sharyn K.Studley Jean White N/A N/A N/A Registrars of Voters Marion L.Douglas,Clerk Judith Volungis Edythe Ford Margaret R.Charles 2010 2011 2012 14 South Shore Recycling Cooperative Committee Merle S.Brown Arthur L.Lehr,Jr.2011 South Shore Regional School District Representative Kenneth Thayer 2011 Stormwater Management Committee Stephen Bobo,Board of Health James Drysdale,Citizen Sarah Charron,Conservation Comm James Kinch,Water Resources Protection Comm Martin Nee,Citizen Lawry Reid,President Straits Pond Watershed Ass.,Non -Voting 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 Town Hall Restoration and Renovation Committee David Farrag Werner Diekman Donna McGee Lisa Pratt David Wadsworth 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 [Resigned 12/29/0? Tow/n Historv Committee Margot Cheel Jacqueline M.Dormitzer Ann Pompeo Ernest Grassey Harold E.Coughlin Louis R.Eaton,Jr. Nancy Garrison Julia H.Gleason James W.Hamilton 2010 2010 2010 2011 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 Veteran's Graves Officer Joseph R.McElroy Appointed Oct.5,2009 Veteran Services -Director of Joseph R.McElroy Appointed Jan.15,2009 15 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 Susan Kent 2010 Charles Higginson 2010 S.Woodworth Chittick 2011 Peter L.Goedecke 2011 Kathleen Hunter 2011 Benjamin H.Lacy 2012 16 BOARDS.COMMITTEES.COMMISSIONS.REPRESENTATIVES APPOINTED BY THE TROIKA Advisory Committee Merles.Brown 2010 Thomas J.Glavin 2010 Patrick Waters 2010 Chartis Langmaid Tebbetts 2011 Thomas Reardon 2001 Samuel Wakeman 2011 Robert W.Benson 2012 Edward Lappen 2012 Kathleen,A.Ofsthun 2012 Alternative Energy Committee Sally Ayers 2010 Charles M.Bliss 2010 Marie Caristi-McDonald 2010 Rodney Hobson 2010 Conrad Langenhagen 2010 Jeffrey Patterson 2010 Mary White 2010 Andrew Willard 2010 By-Law Committee Jacqueline Dormitzer Louis F.Eaton Agnes McCann Marion L.Douglas,CLERK (ex-officio) Paul R.DeRensis,ESQ.-TOWN COUNSEL (ex-officio) Capital Budget Committee Mark Baker 2010 David Bergers 2010 Steve Gaumer 2011 Peter DeCapricio 2012 John Keniley III 2012 17 Design Review Board Robert Egan,Building Inspector,ex-officio John Cavanaro Margaret Cotter James Sandell Martin Nee Robert Skolnick,Jr. Virginia Norman,(Associate member) Can Tiryaki,(Associate member) 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2011 2011 18 2009 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF REGISTRARS The following elections and town meetings were held: Annual Town Meeting,March 28,2009 Annual Town Election,April 4,2009 Special Town Meeting,June 25,2009 Special Town Meeting,November 16,2009 Special State Primary,December 8,2009 The Annual Listing of Persons seventeen years of age and older as per General Laws,Chapter 51,Section 4 was conducted by mail during January.Any citizen of the United States who is a Massachusetts resident and who will be 18 years old on or before a town meeting or Election Day may register to vote.There is no waiting period to be eligible to register to vote,if you move,you may register to vote as soon as you move into your new home.Registration is closed for a brief period before town meeting and election to allow election officials time to prepare the voting lists.If you register during a "closed"period,you will be eligible to vote only in later town meeting or elections.You must be registered twenty days before all primaries and elections,and ten days before a special town meeting. Respectfully submitted, Margaret Charles,Chairwoman Marion Douglas,Clerk Edythe Ford Judith P.Volungis 19 TOWN MANAGER'S 2009 ANNUAL TOWN REPORT I am pleased to submit the Town Manager's annual town report for the year 2009.Town finances once again were a central issue over the past year.I was pleased to inform the 2009 annual town meeting that a balanced budget was being presented that did not require an override despite reduced state aid and otherwise poor fiscal conditions.Other important efforts undertaken over the past calendar year included: Personnel Administration •With the unfortunate and untimely passing of Director of Elder Affairs Linda Elworthy,the selection process for the new Director resulted in the appointment of Coral Grande of Gloucester,MA to that position.Ms.Grande came to the Town of Cohasset with considerable experience and training in elder affairs matters and has been an outstanding addition to our professional staff. •The appointment of Joseph McElroy to the position of Director of Veterans Services. McElroy has been working tirelessly to serve the needs of our veterans and to promote the availability of federal,state and local resources for those veterans and spouses in need. •With the resignation of James Hussey as Police Chief,the selection process for the new Police Chief was commenced,and resulted in the appointment of Mark DeLuca of Whitman, MA to that critical position.Sincere appreciation was expressed to Chief Hussey for his years of effective service to the Town of Cohasset.The town was also fortunate that former Police Chief Brian Noonan offered to assume the Acting Chief's position until the chief commenced service. Regional Cooperation •For the past several years,this office has worked with town officials of Cohasset,Hull, Hingham and Norwell on the formation of a regional emergency communications center to provide public safety dispatching service to the four communities.During the past year,an Intermunicipal Agreement was negotiated by the four towns,and to date both Cohasset and Hingham have executed that agreement.In addition,the State awarded over $3.3 millions in grant funds to allow for the construction of the regional center in Hingham and the equipment and technology necessary to provide for this state-of-the-art center. This office also negotiated an Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Hull to allow Hull residents to utilize Cohasset's recycling center,an effort that would have provided for additional revenue to this community.Unfortunately,not enough Hull residents purchased the required sticker and the initiative was not implemented. 20 Grant Efforts • In response to an invitation from Governor Deval Patrick,the town through this office submitted a total of seventeen (17)project requests for consideration under the federal infrastructure stimulus program.While none of those projects were approved for federal funding,the town was very pleased with the assistance of our legislative delegation to receive a $450,000 grant from the Commonwealth for the Jacobs Meadow Culvert Replacement Program,one of the projects originally submitted under the federal stimulus program. The town was pleased to be awarded a Green Communities planning assistance grant during the past year. Other Initiatives •This office was pleased to participate in the effort to finance and construct the new turf field at Alumni Field.The turf field has proven to be an outstanding asset to the town,its school department and children. •This office participated in the negotiations that resulted in an access agreement over several private properties to allow the town to continue to clear the outfall pipe on Sandy Cove. •With funding through the Capital Budget Committee,this office hired the firm of JFK Systems to undertake a comprehensive master plan to address the town's future information technology needs. In closing,I wish to sincerely thank the Board of Selectmen for its continued support and guidance during the past year.I would like to express my thanks to the many town employees who day in and day out provide excellent services to our citizens.I would also like to thank the many volunteers who serve on our many boards,commissions and committees.It is through the combined efforts of our elected officials,town employees and volunteers that we serve the interests of our residents and businesses. William R.Griffin Town Manager 21 2009 Annual Report of the Board of Selectmen The Board of Selectmen dealt with many diverse issues in 2009.One of the more pressing has been the impact of the economic downturn on the finances of the town and its citizens.Town revenues have been cut through declines in excise tax receipts,new construction,and state aid.Due to prudent budgeting we were able to get through fiscal 2009 and 2010 (so far)with few cuts.Department heads did more with less and grants assisted the town to maintain services.On the expenditure side,many town employees went without raises or with only minor increases for another year.Nevertheless, unfunded mandates continue to create budgetary difficulties. The outlook for fiscal 2011 remains tight.In order to begin an early assessment of the problem,the Board of Selectmen authorized the formation of the Budget Planning Group to take a longer term view of budget issues.The group includes two members from each of the Board of Selectmen,the School Board,the Advisory Committee and the Capital Budget Committee.The Town Manager,Superintendent of Schools,Director of Finance and School Business Manager also actively participate.Based on its work to date,indications are that continued belt tightening will be required in 2011. Early in the year the board solicited project recommendations from town agencies and boards for submission to the state for the funding through the Federal Stimulus Bill.So far,we have not received any funding from this source.However,we did receive a $450,000 grant to assist with the repair of the Border Street culvert which will reduce stress from storm water runoff on Jacob's Meadow by improving water flow.We received another grant for repairing the channel between the Gulf and Bailey's Creek to Improve water flows in the harbor. Another major issue facing the town during the year was the proposal for two wind turbines on the Cohasset Heights landfill.Numerous hearings were held by the Planning Board which members of the Board of Selectmen attended.The turbines were finally rejected after they were found to be in violation of the zoning bylaws. The board also dealt with the Treat's Pond drainage issue at numerous meetings.After extensive discussion,we obtained a five year license from the property owners which will allow the DPW to relieve neighborhood flooding by accessing the pond's drainage pipe from the southern end of Sandy Cove. Other Board of Selectmen activities during the year were: A public hearing on a 40B project at 25 Riplev Road.After hearing from the developer,the Cohasset Housing Partnership,the Zoning Board of Appeals and neighbors,we decided not to recommend this project and concluded that this matter should be left to the Zoning Board of Appeals. 22 Land Acquisition -Morrissev Property We heard a proposal from the Trust for Public Lands and the Cohasset Open Space Committee to acquire the 12 acre Morrissey property on Beach Street.The Open Space Committee Is very much in favor of this land being acquired as they feel It will link together many other protected parcels and offer great trails and recreation for the Tov^/n.Later,the Trust for Public Lands pulled out of the project.The Open Space Committee has recently received a recommendation from the Community Protection Commission to the Annual Town Meeting for $250,000 toward purchase of this property if agreement with the owner can be reached.The Open Space Committee also plans to conduct a fund raising program for the purchase. Proposed Senior Center The board heard a proposal for a new senior center on Sohler Street.There is town and water department owned land there,part of which could be swapped with the Swim Center to enhance the parcel needed for the seniors while also Improving the Swim Center lot.We placed three articles on the 2009 Annual Town Meeting warrant to facilitate these swaps.The supporters of the senior center have received grants of $1,000,000 from the Social Service League $200,000 and the Community Protection Commission conditioned on certain undertakings. Capital Request for Information Technology Master Plan The board also approved a request for $35,000 to retain an independent,outside consultant to prepare an Information technology master plan for all town departments and the school department. CPC Funding for Affordable Housing Mr.James Hamilton,Chairman of the Housing Trust,and Mr. Stuart Ivimey,Chairman of the Community Preservation Commission (CPC)addressed the board regarding having the CPC provide operational funding for the Housing Trust.Mr.Hamilton argued that the trust needed some capital to facilitate projects while the Mr.Ivimey stated that the CPC's policy has consistently been to fund only proposed projects,rather than providing working capital.After an extensive discussion,the two chairmen agreed to work out a solution between the two committees which was submitted to the Annual Town Meeting.The Town Meeting turned down the request. Cable Advisory Committee -Cohasset Community Television Budget Plan The Cable Advisory Committee presented their initial budget for the new Cohasset Community Television facility in Town Hall.The also proposed the creation of the Cohasset Community Television Corporation to carry out the business of community television.Funding will come from surcharges on residents'cable bills.The board approved the budget,the creation of the corporation and the appointment of the members of the Cable Advisory Committee to the Board of Directors of CCTV.The board also approved the use of space in the Town Hall auditorium for the studio and new cable licenses for Comcast and Verizon. Commendations for Sea Rescue On April 28 at approximately 7:42PM,a man heard calls for help off of Whitehead Road.A kayaker had capsized his boat and was in the water.A call to 911 prompted a land and sea rescue by Fire Personnel,Police Personnel and Harbormaster Lorri Gibbons.The rescue was quickly implemented and the man was pulled to safety to the Harbormaster's boat.The board issued a proclamation to all involved in the sea rescue. 23 Annual Police Awards Police Chief James Hussey issued awards to members of the police force.He stated that the award criteria are quite stringent and they only give out awards they feel are much deserved.The following awards were given: •The Excellence Award presented to Police Officer Patrick Kenney and Police Officer Regen Steverman. •The Meritorious Service Award presented to Detective Garrett Hunt,Police Officer Patrick Reardon and Sergeant Christy Tarantino. •The Chief's Community Service Award Top Animal Control Officer,Paul Murphy. Police Chief Resignation and Hiring In August Police Chief James Hussey announced his resignation. Town Manager,William Griffin,then began the search process for finding a new chief.He appointed a Selection Advisory Committee of town residents to participate.After advertising the position over eighty applications were received.Following a review of the applications,two sets of interviews with the leading candidates and considerable public comment,Mark DeLuca,former Police Chief of Duxbury, was appointed to the position. Minot Ledge Light The board received a notice from the U.S.General Services Administration that the GSA intends to dispose of the lighthouse.The towns of Cohasset and Scituate have the right to purchase it while the Coast Guard will continue to operate the light.The board decided to submit a notice of interest to the GSA and begin an investigation into the process and costs of owning the property, preferably in conjunction with the Town of Scituate.Selectmen Koed and Quigley volunteered to perform the investigation. Regional Emergency Communications Center Intermunicipal Agreement Mr.Griffin negotiated an agreement with Hingham,Hull and Norwell for a regional 911 dispatch center to replace the dispatch operations of each of the four towns.The agreement gives the towns full responsibility for managing the center and should lead to service improvements.The new center will also receive substantial state aid for new,modern equipment.The board approved the agreement. Facilities Management Review Selectmen Carlson and Quigley conducted a review of the five year old Facilities Management Department.They concluded that the department was working well,but that there were some changes that should be made. Respectively submitted, Paul Carlson Chairman Cohasset Board of Selectmen 24 ANNUAL REPORT REPORT OF TOWN COUNSEL 2009 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 (both special and annual town meetings),compliance with State Ethics Act,Open Meeting Law,public records requests,various Town rules and regulations (including new/revised subdivision regulations and Wind Turbine issues), subdivision control issues for proposed developments,and other legal documents. 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)and the Army Corps of Engineers. 3.Proiects .We assisted with issues related to Wind Energy,storm water management and flood control issues,the Community Preservation Act,various road issues.Little Harbor/Atlantic Avenue sewer expansion,the Avalon,Village Business and T.O.D.proposals,the Cook Estate/Abbott Development issues.Central Cohasset Sewer Treatment Plant Expansion Project issues,licensing issues,artificial turf at Alumni Field,a possible senior center,the MBTA Greenbush line,40B Comprehensive Permit issues,various regulatory a possible environmental issues involving Cat Dam,Treats Pond,and Jacobs Meadow,Comcast and Verizon Cable Television licenses,affordable housing issues,enforcement procedures for various town agencies,regionalization of public safety dispatching 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.We have been asked to work 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. 25 5.Litifiation .As of December 31,2009,the number of claims and lawsuits in which the Town is a party total 27 as follows: 4 Matters involving the Board of Selectmen/Town Manager: Commonwealth of Massachusetts v.Town of Cohasset,Suffolk Superior Court, C.A.No.38652. DeWolfe v.Town of Cohasset,Norfolk Superior Court,C.A.No.04-01061. JER Trust #2,Polly Dean Trustee v.Town of Cohasset,Norfolk Superior Court C.A. o.2008-00868. Town of Cohasset v.Massachusetts State Lottery Commission,Sup.Ct.C.A.No.09- 00786-D. 10 Matters involving the Board of Appeals: Chief Justice CushinR Highway Corporation v.Cohasset Board of Appeals.Mass. Land Court No.243862. LedRewood Estates,Inc.v.Cohasset Board of Appeals,Mass.Land Court No. 302403. Morrissey v.Cohasset Board of Appeals,Mass.Land Court No.263788. Susan Tehranian v.Ross,Steven A.Trustee of GMR Nominee Trust and Cohasset Board of Appeals ;Land Court Misc.No.344297. Schramm v.Cohasset Board of Appeals Peter A.Cundall and Ann C.Stenbeck, Norfolk Superior Court C.A.No.2007-01700. Schramm v.Cohasset Board of Appeals,Peter A.Cundall and Ann C.Stenbeck, Norfolk Superior Court,C.A.No.2008-00031. McNary v.Cohasset Board of Appeals and Janice Reiter,Individually,Mass.Land Court Misc.No.:394047. Jerome A.Vainisi and Tracy Vainisi v.Cohasset Board of Appeals and Diarmuid O'Connell and Elizabeth O'Connell,Land Court C.A.No.:2009 MISC 404954. Diarmuid O'Connell and Elizabeth O'Connell v.Jerome A.Vainisi,Tracy 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. 1 Matter involving the Planning Board : CCI Energy,LLC v.Cohasset Planning Board,Land Court C.A.No.:09 MISC 406150. 1 Matter involving the Board of Health: Buckley v.Cohasset Board of Health and Wilmarc Charles;Norfolk Superior Court C.A.No.2008-01289. 26 Matters involving the Sewer Commission : Kelli Calhoun,Trustee of Beach Island Nominee Trust v.Cohasset,Cohasset Sewer Commission and L&M HoldinRS LLC,Norfolk Superior Court Civil Action No.:2009-01076. Thomas S.Quirk v.Cohasset Board of Sewer Commissioners,Plymouth Superior Court C.A.No.:2009-00176. Matters involving the Police Department : Local 66,New England Police Benevolent Association and the Town of Cohasset,JLMC- 0918P . Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority v.Town of Cohasset and Cohasset Police Association (NEPBA Local 66),Norfolk Superior Court Civil Action No.09-00871. Matter involving the Fire Department: Local 2804,International Association of Firefighters and Town of Cohasset,JLMC-08-24F . Claims pending: Arthur Roberts v.Town of Cohasset (Police Department). Kathleen Crosby and William Bell (Sewer Commission). Barrow v.Town of Cohasset . Silva V.Town of Cohasset (DRW). Cohasset Public Schools v.S.J.Services and CNA Insurance Robert D.Smith,Robert A.Smith and James C.Smith (Cohasset Water Commissioners) Respectfully submitted, Paul R.DeRensis TOWN COUNSEL 27 2009 REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK In addition to our regularly scheduled town meetings and elections we had an additional Special Town Meeting on June 25*^On December 8*''a Special State Primary was held due to the passing of Senator Kennedy.Edward Moore "Ted"Kennedy (February 22,1932 -August 25,2009)was first elected in November 1962 and was elected nine times and served for 46 years in the U.S.Senate.At the time of his death,he was the second most senior member of the Senate,and is the fourth-longest serving senator.A special state election will be held on January 19,2010 to fill his seat. During the year our books were returned from being preserved and restored with funds we received from the Community Preservation Committee.We are in the process of submitting an application to the CPC for further funding for restoration and appreciate all the support we have received on this long term project. Again -thank you to all town officials,department heads,town employees,election workers, committees,citizens of Cohasset and to my assistant for their support and assistance during the year. Respectfully submitted Marion L.Douglas Town Clerk 28 INDEX ANNUAL TOWN MEETING -MARCH 28,2009 Article #Description of Article 1 Accept annual town report.Unanimous 2 Report of committees.Unanimous 3 Operating budget.Unanimous 4 Union Contracts and other salary adjustments.Indefinitely postponed. 5 Capital Stabilization funding.Unanimous. 6 Capital improvement budget.Unanimous. 7 Community Preservation.Adopted. 8 Unpaid bills from previous year.Indefinitely postponed. 9 Supplemental appropriations FY09.Unanimous. 10 Post-retirement health insurance liability stabilization fund.Unanimous. 11 Increase in quarterly water fees.Adopted. 12 Update zoning map.Defeated. 13 Update subdivision rules and regulations.Adopted. 14 Amend Advisory Committee bylaw.Adopted. 15 Cat Dam-Notice of Intent.Adopted 16 Transfer of land by Water Commissioners to Board of Selectmen. Unanimous. 17 Acquisition of property for new senior center.Unanimous. 18 Conveyance of property -northwesterly of Sohier Street.Unanimous. 19 Access to Sandy Cove off Atlantic Ave.Unanimous. 29 Annual Town Meeting --March 28,2009 At the Annual Town Meeting held on Saturday,March 28,2009 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 8:30 a.m.were Carol St.Pierre, Debra Krupczak,Sandra Murray,Abigail Alves and Deborah Protulis.Tellers were appointed and sworn in by the Moderator,Daniel Evans. The Moderator called the meeting to order at 9:42 a.m.and a quorum of 100 was present at that time.The registered voters checked in on the voting list totaled for Precinct 1 -121 and Precinct 2-78 for a grand total of 199. Members of the meeting called the pledge of allegiance.A moment of silence was observed for citizens listed in the memoriam of the town report. Representative Garrett Bradley was recognized at this time. 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 2008. Moved that the reports of the various Town Officers as printed in the Annual Town Report for 2008 be accepted,and filed with the permanent records of the Town. Motion adopted unanimously. Article 2;Reports of Committees To hear the reports of any Committee heretofore chosen and act thereon. MOVED that the subject matter of this article be indefinitely postponed. Motion adopted unanimously. 30 Article 3:Operating Budget To see if the Town will vote to fix salaries and compensation of Elected Officers,and to see what sums the Town will vote to raise and appropriate from available funds or otherwise,for the payment of the salaries and compensation,expenses,equipment and outlays,capital and otherwise,of the several Town Departments,for the ensuing fiscal year. MOVED that $37,811,657 be appropriated for the Fiscal Year 2010 Annual Town Budget to be allotted as follows:$76,117 for salaries of elected Town Officials consisting of the Town Clerk $65,600;Clerk,Board of Registrars (4)at $329.00;$1,316;Moderator,$1.00;Selectmen, Chairman,$1,500.00;Members (4)at $1,000.00,$4,000.00;Board of Assessors,Chairman, $1,300.00;Members (2);at $1,200.00,$2,400.00;and the remaining $37,735,540 for Personal Services,Expenses and Capital Outlays,interest on Maturing Debt and other charges for various departments as recommended for purposes set forth in Appendix A as attached to these Town Manager's Recommended Motions for the 2009 Annual Town Meeting and Appendix B of the Warrant for the 2009 Annual Town Warrant,a copy of which Appendices are incorporated here by reference,and to meet the appropriation,the following transfers are made: $4,450,503 from Water Revenue $1,314,345 from Sewer Revenue $100,000 from Free Cash (Surplus Revenue) $75,000 from Overlay Surplus $60,894 from School Construction Surplus Fund $193,078 from Sewer Stabilization Fund $60,000 from Pension Reserve Stabilization Fund $107,715 from Capital Stabilization Fund $11,645 from Waterways Fund $5,000 from Wetlands Fund And $31,433,477 is raised 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. Motion adopted unanimously. 31 APPENDIX A FISCAL 2010 OPERATING BUDGET DEPARTMENT FISCAL 2007 BUDGETED FISCAL 2008 BUDGETED FISCAL 2008 EXPENDED FISCAL 2009 BUDGETED FISCAL 2010 RECOMM'D ADMINISTRATION 573 573 552 573 573 Moderator Personal Services Total $573 $573 $552 $573 $573 Selectmen Personal Services General Expenses 5,500 62.618 5,500 64,050 5,417 62.048 5,500 61,450 5,500 61,450 Total $68,118 $69,550 $67,465 $66,950 $66,950 Town Manager Personal Services Town Hall Clerical General Expenses 120,000 202,632 35.050 125,000 184,692 39.150 125,000 184,384 39,150 128,750 191,093 39,900 128,750 188,886 43,400 Total $357,682 $348,842 $348,534 $359,743 $361,036 Advisory Committee General Expenses Reserve Fund 345 100.000 345 100.000 169 99.967 345 100,000 345 100.000 Total $100,345 $100,345 $100,136 $100,345 $100,345 Director of Finance Personal Expenses General Expenses 123,676 28.948 128.955 31.850 128,955 31.352 132,587 29,193 130,383 29,193 Total $152,624 $160,805 $160,307 $161,780 $159,576 Board of Assessors Personal Expenses General Expenses 143.600 27.655 152,645 35.355 152,498 33.084 160,382 33,780 163,193 29,680 Total $171,255 $188,000 $185,582 $194,162 $192,873 Treasurer/Collector Personal Expenses General Expenses 146.597 41.486 155,783 40.985 156,133 40.426 160,237 38.865 163,717 36,665 Total $188,083 $196,768 $196,559 $199,102 $200,382 32 APPENDIX A FISCAL 2010 OPERATING BUDGET DEPARTMENT FISCAL 2007 BUDGETED FISCAL 2008 BUDGETED FISCAL 2008 EXPENDED FISCAL 2009 BUDGETED FISCAL 2010 RECOMWD Legal Services Town Counsel Services 260,420 248,460 248,459 150,000 160,000 Total $260,420 $248,460 $248,459 $150,000 $160,000 Town Clerk Personal Services -Elected General Expenses 78,016 11,125 80,376 10,010 73,483 9,780 82,027 8,890 76,439 8,825 Total $89,141 $90,386 $83,263 $90,917 $85,264 Conservation Commission General Expenses 37,374 31,910 31,425 31,260 29,697 Total $37,374 $31,910 $31,425 $31,260 $29,697 Planning Board Personal Services General Expenses 14,450 25,050 25,035 54,892 14,750 54,795 1 1 ,034 Total $14,450 $25,050 $25,035 $69,642 $65,829 Zoning Board of Appeals General Expenses 3,025 2,560 634 2,260 2,135 Total $3,025 $2,560 $634 $2,260 $2,135 Town Reports General Expenses 15,000 15,000 14,907 13,000 13,000 Total $15,000 $15,000 $14,907 $13,000 $13,000 Parking Clerk General Expenses 1,800 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 Total $1,800 $1,200 $1,025 $1,200 $1,200 Unclassified Audit of Accounts S.S.Coalition Water Purchase 12,000 4,000 30,000 12,000 4,000 30,000 12,000 4,000 29,023 12,000 4,000 30,000 12,000 4,000 30,000 Total $46,000 $46,000 $45,023 $46,000 $46,000 ADMINISTRATIVE TOTAL $1,505,890 $1,525,449 $1,508,906 $1,486,934 $1,484,860 33 APPENDIX A FISCAL 2010 OPERATING BUDGET DEPARTMENT FISCAL 2007 BUDGETED FISCAL 2008 BUDGETED FISCAL 2008 EXPENDED FISCAL 2009 BUDGETED FISCAL 2010 RECOMM'D PUBLIC SAFETY 1,686,956 112.738 1,804,267 120.195 1,797,487 120,082 1,793,273 105,200 1,766,526 105,200 Police Department Personal Services General Expenses Total $1,799,694 $1,924,462 $1,917,569 $1,898,473 $1,871,726 Fire Department Personal Services General Expenses Hydrant Services 1,617,808 165,295 87.120 1,668,279 193,095 17.120 1,636,050 186,447 14.329 1,704,502 195,710 17,120 1,729,949 196,560 17,120 Total $1,870,223 $1,878,494 $1,836,826 $1,917,332 $1,943,629 Building Commissioner Personal Services General Expenses 71.209 5.250 72,778 5.250 72.058 5.250 73.909 4,700 74,109 4,700 Total $76,459 $78,028 $77,308 $78,609 $78,809 Gas &Plumbing Inspector General Expenses 10.000 10.000 9.460 9.500 9,500 Total $10,000 $10,000 $9,460 $9,500 $9,500 Weights &Measures Personal Services General Expenses 2,678 450 2.678 2,678 2,758 2,758 200 Total $3,128 $2,678 $2,678 $2,758 $2,958 Wiring Inspector General Expenses 17,500 17.950 17,912 18,014 18,014 Total $17,500 $17,950 $17,912 $18,014 $18,014 Civil Defense Salaries &Expenses 5.350 7.850 7,850 5,350 5,100 Total $5,350 $7,850 $7,850 $5,350 $5,100 34 APPENDIX A FISCAL 2010 OPERATING BUDGET DEPARTMENT FISCAL 2007 BUDGETED FISCAL 2008 BUDGETED FISCAL 2008 EXPENDED FISCAL 2009 BUDGETED FISCAL 2010 RECOMM'D Harbormaster Personal Services General Expenses 61,623 8,050 64,435 9,400 63,935 9,400 65,905 7,900 67,136 7,900 Total $69,673 $73,835 $73,335 $73,805 $75,036 Shellfish Personal Services 500 500 500 500 475 Total $500 $500 $500 $500 $475 PUBLIC SAFETY TOTAL $3,852,527 $3,993,797 $3,943,438 $4,004,341 $4,005,247 EDUCATION 12,914,714 13,686,400 13,679,616 14,316,397 14,713,000 Cohasset Schools Salaries &Expenses Total $12,914,714 $13,686,400 $13,679,616 $14,316,397 $14,713,000 South Shore VocTech Vocational Assessment 105,910 144,752 144,752 133,028 75,529 Total $105,910 $144,752 $144,752 $133,028 $75,529 EDUCATION TOTAL $13,020,624 $13,831,152 $13,824,368 $14,449,425 $14,788,529 PUBLIC WORKS/FACIL TIES 745,113 194,400 425,110 745,113 193,397 402,628 764,970 197,590 433,110 767,822 202,850 413,800 Department of Public Works Personal Services General Expenses Other Appropriations 718,166 185,395 427,473 Total $1,331,034 $1,364,623 $1,341,138 $1,395,670 $1,384,472 Snow &Ice General Expenses 51,437 76,000 150,862 76,300 100,000 Total $51,437 $76,000 $150,862 $76,300 $100,000 Street Lighting General Expenses 64,219 69,801 69,801 70,000 70,000 Total $64,219 $69,801 $69,801 $70,000 $70,000 Building Maintenance Personal Services General Expenses 224,694 301,718 245,896 391,000 245,896 390,915 250,227 357,300 248,690 348,300 Total $526,412 $636,896 $636,811 $607,527 $596,990 DPW/FACILITIES TOTAL $1,973,102 $2,147,320 $2,198,612 $2,149,497 $2,151,462 35 APPENDIX A FISCAL 2010 OPERATING BUDGET DEPARTMENT FISCAL 2007 BUDGETED FISCAL 2008 BUDGETED FISCAL 2008 EXPENDED FISCAL 2009 BUDGETED FISCAL 2010 RECOMM'D HEALTH &WELFARE 123,102 8,350 126.785 8.350 125,395 8,351 129,782 6.150 124,535 4,600 Board of Health Personal Services General Expenses Total $131,452 $135,135 $133,746 $135,932 $129,135 Elder Affairs Personal Services General Expenses 138,829 42,510 154,578 39,400 149,335 33,553 158,149 38,400 158,149 34,350 Total $181,339 $193,978 $182,888 $196,549 $192,499 Veterans Services Personal Services General Expenses 1,600 225 1.600 100 1,467 1,600 100 1.700 Total $1,825 $1,700 $1,467 $1,700 $1,700 HEALTH &WEL.TOTAL $314,616 $330,813 $318,101 $334,181 $323,334 CULTURE &RECREATI ON 377,776 108,118 377,179 108,118 398,085 98,104 395,083 88,410 Library Services Personal Services General Expenses 361.450 110.085 Total $471,535 $485,894 $485,297 $496,189 $483,493 Recreation Personal Services General Expenses 121,946 6.380 134,727 6,680 134,726 6,679 126,695 5.905 123,293 2,677 Total $128,326 $141,407 $141,405 $132,600 $125,970 Common Historical Commiss General Expenses ion 100 100 100 100 Total $100 $0 $100 $100 $100 Historical Preservation Personal Sen/ices General Expenses 800 200 800 100 800 93 800 100 800 100 Total $1,000 $900 $893 $900 $900 Celebrations General Expenses 5,000 5.000 5.000 5,000 5,000 Total $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 CUL.&REC.TOTAL $605,961 $633,201 $632,695 $634,789 $615,463 36 APPENDIX A FISCAL 2010 OPERATING BUDGET DEPARTMENT FISCAL 2007 BUDGETED FISCAL 2008 BUDGETED FISCAL 2008 EXPENDED FISCAL 2009 BUDGETED FISCAL 2010 RECOMM'D DEBT SERVICE 1,195,005 415,323 1,543,826 1,388,817 1,327,727 425,844 1,871,830 1,171,128 1,242,593 374,349 1,871,830 1,171,128 1,208,413 558,132 1,609,820 884,461 1,099,789 541,015 1,588,365 863,558 Non-Excluded Principle Non-Excluded Interest Excluded Principle Excluded Interest DEBT SERVICE TOTAL $4,542,971 $4,796,529 $4,659,900 $4,260,826 $4,092,727 BENEFITS &INSURANC:e 1,126,111 1,126,111 1,123,165 1,224,487 Pensions County Assessment 1,105,000 Total $1,105,000 $1,126,111 $1,126,111 $1,123,165 $1,224,487 Worker's Compensation General Expenses 80.000 92,000 86,754 92,000 92,000 Total $80,000 $92,000 $86,754 $92,000 $92,000 Unemployment General Expenses 30,109 36,740 36,740 40,000 5,000 Total $30,109 $36,740 $36,740 $40,000 $5,000 Health Insurance General Expenses 2,157,500 2,500,000 2,313,400 2,580,000 2,786,400 Total $2,157,500 $2,500,000 $2,313,400 $2,580,000 $2,786,400 Life Insurance General Expenses 9,000 11,000 7,244 9,000 9,000 Total $9,000 $11,000 $7,244 $9,000 $9,000 Medicare General Expenses 200,000 220,249 220,248 226,000 237,300 Total $200,000 $220,249 $220,248 $226,000 $237,300 Property &Liability Ins. General Expenses 218,000 236,200 235,161 236,000 231,000 Total $218,000 $236,200 $235,161 $236,000 $231,000 BENEFITS &INS.TOTAL $3,799,609 $4,222,300 $4,025,658 $4,306,165 K585,187 37 APPENDIX A FISCAL 2010 OPERATING BUDGET FISCAL 2007 FISCAL 2008 FISCAL 2008 FISCAL 2009 FISCAL 2010 DEPARTMENT BUDGETED BUDGETED EXPENDED BUDGETED RECOMM'D ENTERPRISE FUNDS Central Cohasset Sewer General Expenses 538,706 624,897 679,328 624,775 789,228 Depreciation/Capital -62,000 30,000 100,000 Indirect Expenses 54.312 22.536 22,536 32,818 34.776 Debt Service 58,550 60,137 56,474 60,137 73,725 Total $589,568 $707,570 $758,338 $747,730 $997,729 North Cohasset Sewer General Expenses 155,490 179,210 153,003 165,178 238,026 Depreciation/Capital 52,750 71,362 71,362 97,419 65,000 Indirect Expenses 20,085 20,688 20,688 11,529 13,590 Total $228,325 $271,260 $245,053 $274,126 $316,616 Water Enterprise Fund General Expenses 1,188,600 1,207,600 1,094,361 1,236,100 1,722,600 Capital Outlay Town Hall Services 32,000 32,000 32,000 32,000 32,000 Debt Service -Principle 777,159 857,070 1,017,069 1,022,443 1,480,040 Debt Service -Interest 695,391 898,930 894,607 1,148.000 1,215,863 Total $2,693,150 $2,995,600 $3,038,037 $3,438,543 $4,450,503 ENTERPRISE TOTAL $3,511,043 $3,974,430 $4,041,428 $4,460,399 $5,764,848 GRAND TOTAL $33,126,343 $35,454,991 $35,153,106 $36,086,557 $37,811,657 38 APPENDIX B Fiscal Year 2010-0% Grade Step 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th A Hourly 10.77 11.38 12.00 12.62 13.23 13.85 14.48 35 Hrs.377.08 398.35 419.98 441.61 462.88 484.87 506.86 40 Hrs.430.95 455.26 479 98 504.70 529.01 554.14 579.27 B Hourly 11.64 12.31 12.98 13.64 14.26 14.92 15.60 35 Hrs.407.37 430.80 454.23 477.30 498.93 522.36 546.16 40 Hrs.465.56 492.34 519.12 545.49 570.21 596.99 624.18 C Hourly 12.61 13.28 13.98 14.67 15.41 16.16 16.88 35 Hrs.441 .25 464.68 489.20 513.35 539.31 565.62 590.86 40 Hrs.504.29 531.07 559.08 586.69 616.35 646.43 675.27 D Hourly 13.58 14.38 15.11 15.90 16.69 17.45 18.24 35 Hrs.475.14 503.26 528.85 556.61 584.01 610.69 638.45 40 Hrs.543.02 575.15 604.40 636.13 667.44 697.93 729.65 E Hourly 14.65 15.52 16.32 17.16 17.99 18.85 19.69 35 Hrs.512.63 543.27 571.03 600.59 629.79 659.72 689.28 40 Hrs.585.86 620.88 652.61 686.39 719.76 753.96 787.74 F Hourly 15.82 16.74 17.61 18.48 19.43 20.34 21.25 35 Hrs.553.73 585.81 616.46 646.74 679.90 711.99 743.71 40 Hrs.632.83 669.50 704.52 739.13 777.03 813.70 849.96 G Hourly 17.11 18.06 19.04 20.01 20.98 21.91 22.91 35 Hrs.598.79 631.96 666.56 700.45 734.34 766.78 801.75 40 Hrs.684.33 722.24 761.79 800.52 839.24 876.32 916.29 H Hourly 18.46 19.51 20.56 21.63 22.65 2369 24.76 35 Hrs.646.02 682.79 719.56 757.05 792.74 829.15 866.64 40 Hrs.738.30 780.33 822.35 865.20 905.99 947.60 990.45 1 Hourly 19.95 21.06 22.21 23.33 24.46 25.60 26.75 35 Hrs.698.29 737.22 777.24 816.53 856.19 895.84 936.22 40 Hrs.798.04 842.54 888.27 933.18 978.50 1,023.82 1,069.96 J Hourly 21.53 22.72 23.96 25.15 26.45 27.67 28.91 35 Hrs.753.45 795.26 838.52 880.34 925.76 968.30 1,011.92 40 Hrs.861.08 908.87 958.31 1,006.10 1,058.02 1,106.63 1,156.48 K Hourly 23.27 24.54 25.91 27.21 28.53 29.86 31.21 35 Hrs.814.37 859.07 907.02 952.44 998.59 1,045.09 1,092.32 40 Hrs.930.71 981.80 1,036.59 1,088.50 1,141.24 1,194.39 1,248.36 L Hourly 25.13 26.57 28.01 29.44 30.85 32.25 33.68 35 Hrs.879.62 930.09 980.20 1,030.31 1,079.70 1,128.73 1,178.84 40 Hrs.1,005.28 1,062.96 1,120.23 1,177.50 1,233.94 1,289.97 1,347.24 M Hourly 27.17 28.65 30.20 31.75 33.30 34.86 36.42 35 Hrs.951.00 1,002.91 1,056.99 1,111.42 1,165.50 1,219.93 1,274.73 40 Hrs.1,086.86 1,146.18 1,207.98 1,270.20 1,332.00 1,394.21 1,456.83 N Hourly 29.29 30.96 32.63 34.26 35.95 37.61 39.30 35 Hrs.1,025.26 1,083.66 1,142.06 1,199.02 1,258.15 1,316.19 1,375.67 40 Hrs.1,171,73 1,238.47 1,305.22 1,370.31 1,437.88 1,504.21 1,572.19 Hourly 31.66 33.44 35.27 37.08 38.86 40.64 4247 35 Hrs.1,108.18 1,170.54 1,234.35 1,297.80 1,360.17 1,422.53 1,486.34 40 Hrs.1,266.49 1,337.76 1,410.69 1,483.20 1,554.48 1,625.75 1,698.68 39 APPENDIX B PAY POSITIONS GROUP 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) H G F F 40 40 40 24 Conservation Commission Administrative Assistant 32.5 Elder Affairs Director Elder Advocate Volunteer Coordinator Clerk Van Driver Van Driver Facilities Director Maintenance Worker Custodial Worker Custodial Worker Fire Department Fire Chief Captain Lieutenant Firefighter -Paramedic Harbor Department Harbormaster Board of Health Health Agent Administrator Contract 1 40 1 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 Contract 1 40 Contract 1 12 Contract 1 40 40 Library Chief Librarian Staff Librarian Staff Librarian Library Assistant Library Assistant Library Teclinician Library Teclinician Library Technician Library Technician Administrative Assistant APPENDIX B PAY POSITIONS GROUP AUTHORIZED HOUR Contract 40 35 31 37.5 35 29 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 Administrative Assistant Recreation Director Board of Selectmen Administrative Assistant Secretary/Receptionist 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 1 3 40 G 4 40 F 3 40 F 1 40 F 1 40 G 1 35 Contract 1 40 1 1 40 F 1 24 Sewer Department Administrative Assistant 35 Director of Finance/Town Accountant Director of Finance/Town Accountant Assistant Town Accountant Contract G 40 22.5 41 Town Clerk Assistant Town Clerk APPENDIX B PAY POSITIONS GROUP AUTHORIZED HOURS 1 1 40 Town Manager Town Manager Contract 40 Treasurer/Collector Treasurer/Collector Assistant Treasurer/Collector Assistant to Treasurer Contract 1 40 1 1 40 G 1 35 Schedule 1a -Elected Employees Town Clerk $65,600 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 Measures 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 100 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 (D-Min)13.58 42 APPENDIX B PAY POSITIONS GROUP AUTHORIZED HOURS Schedule 3 -Part Time Positions Constable -Per Notice 20.00 Exempt Positions -Per the Fair Labor Standards Act Deputy Assessor/Appraiser Health Agent Building Commissioner Chief Librarian Director of Finance/Town Accountant Police Chief Director of Facilities Recreation Director Elder Affairs Director Superintendent of Public Works Fire Chief Town Manager Harbormaster Treasurer/Collector Health Administrator Town Planner 43 APPENDIX C TOWN OF COHASSET CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FY 2010 TO FY 2014 Department/Description 2010 Proposed CBC Recommended 2011 Proposed 2012 Proposed 2013 Proposed 2014 Proposed FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Town Hall Fire Alarm System Replacement $40,000 $40.000 Library Gutters and Downspouts $150,000 Osgood School Hot Water Heater $24,000 $24.000 Dark Fiber Installation $30,000 Common/Centeral Building Automation Sysytem $80,000 Town Hall Chiller Replacement $45,000 Maintenance Vehicle Replacement $35,000 Sub-Total $214,000 $64,000 $110,000 $45,000 $35,000 $ SCHOOL DEPARTMENT School Buses (2)&SPED Van (1)S 200,000 $200.000 One Ton Dump Truck $45,000 Computers for Classrooms $100,000 School Buses (2)$59,469 $59,469 Bleachers for Alumni Field $85,000 Repairs to Running Track $50,000 Osgood School Pavement $50,000 Osgood School Playground Additions $75,000 Osgood School Emergency Generator $160,000 Middle/High School Fitness Center Airconditioning $22,000 Middle/High School Science Lab Exhaust Fans (5)S 25,000 Sub-Total $345,000 $200,000 $135,000 $$134,469 $316,469 ELDER AFFAIRS Twelve Passenger Van S 23,089 Sub-Total $23,089 $$$$$ FIRE DEPARTMENT Rescue Pumper $360,000 $360.000 Thermal Imaging Camera $14,000 High Pressure Self Contained Filling Station/Compress $50,000 Fire Station Feasibility Study $50,000 Hydraulic Extrication Equipment S 23,000 Thermal Imaging Camera S 14,000 Computer Equipment $10,000 Heart Monitor/Defibrillator $28,000 Forest Fire Truck $150,000 Rescue Boat and Trailer $15,000 Sub-Total $474,000 %360,000 $47,000 $28,000 $150,000 $15,000 44 APPENDIX C TOWN OF COHASSET CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FY 2010 TO FY 2014 Department/Description 2010 Proposed CBC Recommended 2011 Proposed 2012 Proposed 2013 Proposed 2014 Proposed RECREATION Milliken Tennis Court &Facillities Repairs $100,000 Elms Meadow Light Poles &Fixtures $35,000 Library Basketball Court Resurfacing &Light Poles $75,000 Rebuild Multisport Field at Library 5 50,000 Milliken Field Fence along Bancroft Road 5 50,000 Warming Shed at Elms Meadow Skating Area 5 25.000 Design Plans for Athetic Field off Cushing Stret $25,000 Bandstand Gazebo at Library Complex 5 25,000 Milliken Field Tennis Courts Resurfacing S 25,000 Open Space &Rrecreation Plan Implementation $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 Sub-Total $100,000 $$160,000 $175,000 $100,000 $75,000 PUBLIC WORKS Sand Spreader 510,000 $10,000 Front End Loader Refurbishment $35,000 $35,000 Bucket Truck 575,000 Heavy Haul Tractor $120,000 One Ton Truck w/Chip Body $75,000 Replace 20 Mobile Radio Units 522,000 Loader/Backhoe 5110,000 Dump Truck -35,000 GVW $95,000 Sub-Total $120,000 $45,000 $120,000 $97,000 $110,000 $95,000 INFORMA TION TECHNOLOGY Information Technology Master Plan $35,000 $35,000 Town Hall Equipment Replacement Program 520,500 $10,000 532,500 $27,600 52,900 $1,500 Sub-Total $55,500 $45,000 $32,500 $27,600 $2,900 $1,500 LIBRARY Computer Replacement Program $12,925 $5,000 511,595 $18,245 512,925 $11,595 Finalization of Staff Work Room $5,000 $5,000 Upholstery of Seats,Chairs,Staff Seating &Cushions $2,500 $2,500 Sub-Total $20,425 $10,000 $11,595 $20,745 $12,925 $11,595 45 APPENDIX C TOWN OF COHASSET CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FY 2010 TO FY 2014 Department/Description 2010 Proposed CBC Recommended 2011 Proposed 2012 Proposed 2013 Proposed 2014 Proposed POLICE DEPARTMENT Communication &Security System Upgrades $34,900 $23,500 Marked Cruisers (2)$62,000 $31,000 Computers (5)&Printers (3)$10,900 $10,900 Marked Cruiser (1)$31,000 Computer Server $5,000 Unmarked Car $22,000 Computers (3)$3,600 Portable Radios (25)$80,000 Radio Repeater Replace/Update $30,000 Dispatch Center -Replace Consoles $150,000 Mari<ed Cruiser (1)$31,000 Pistols &Holsters (25)$12,500 Long Guns (10)$3,000 New Police Station $4,500,000 Marked Cruisers (2)$62,000 Mobile Radios (10)$50,000 Unmarked Car $22,000 Marked Cruiser $31,000 Computers (4)&Printers (3)$8,700 Marked 4X4 Vehicle $32,000 Sub-Total $107,800 $65,400 $321,600 $4,546,500 $134,000 $71,700 GRAND TOTAL $1,459,814 $789,400 $905,195 $4,912,245 $676,394 $584,764 46 Article 4:Union Contracts &Other Salary Adjustments To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, and/or transfer from available funds,a sum or sums of money,to be expended by the Town Manager,to fund the FY09 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,Police Department employees represented by the New England Police Benevolent Association,Inc.Local 9000,in accordance with Chapter 150E of the General Laws,and to fund salary adjustments for non-union and employees with individual employment contracts. MOVED that the subject matter of this article be indefinitely postponed. Motion adopted unanimously. 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. MOVED that the sum of Three Hundred Forty Eight Thousand Three Hundred and Twenty Four Dollars and Fifty Three Cents($348,324.53))be appropriated for deposit into the Capital Stabilization Fund;and to meet this appropriation.Three Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($320,000)be raised and appropriated from taxation and other general revenues of the Town, and the sum of Twenty Eight Thousand Three Hundred and Twenty Four Dollars and Fifty Three Cents ($28,324.53)be transferred from the unexpended balance of the following prior appropriations: Town Meeting Article #Purpose Amount March 27,1993 STM 1 Fire Dept.Hepatitis Vaccine $1,742.50 March 26,1994 ATM 21 Fire Dept.Generator $859.01 October 28,1996 STM 36 Fire Dept.Pumper Repair $343.71 March 29,1997 ATM 13 North Cohasset Water Study $2,500.00 March 28,1998 ATM 42 Eleazer Lane $1,500.00 October 26,1998 STM 15 Repairs to Private Ways $465.90 March 25,2000 ATM 36 Little Harbor Sewer Study $2,278.86 November 17,2003 STM 11 School Bus $5,360.83 December 6,2004 STM 4 Elder Affairs Van $1,673.72 December 6,2004 STM 4 School Utility Van $200.00 November 13,2007 STM 2 School SPED Van $11,400.00 A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted unanimously. 47 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. MOVED That One Hundred Thirty Six Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($136,900)be appropriated,with the intention that these funds be available in FY09 and beyond,to be expended by the Town Manager for the following departmental equipment: Department Description Amount Public Works Public Works Information Technology Information Technology Library Police Department Police Department Sand Spreader $10,000 Front End Loader Refurbishment $35,000 Information Technology Master Plan $35,000 Town Hall Equipment Replacement $10,000 Computer Replacement Program $5,000 Police Cruiser (1)$31,000 Computers &Printers $10,900 And that to fund this appropriation,the sum of One Hundred Thirty Six Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($136,900)be transferred from the Capital Stabilization Fund,and That Six Hundred Fifty Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($652,500)be appropriated,with the intention that these funds be available in FY09 and beyond,to be expended by the Town Manager for the following capital projects and equipment: Department Facilities Management Osgood School Library Police Department School Department School Department Fire Department Description Amount Town Hall Fire Alarm System Replacement $40,000 Water Heater Replacement $24,000 Staff Work Room Completion $5,000 Communication &Security System Upgrades $23,500 School Buses (2)$170,000 SPED Van $30,000 Rescue Pumper $360,000 48 And that to fund this appropriation,the sum of One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($117,500)be transferred from the Capital Stabilization Fund,and that the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,is hereby authorized to borrow Five Hundred Thirty Five Thousand Dollars ($535,000)pursuant to Chapter 44 of the Massachusetts General Laws,as amended,and to issue bonds and notes of the Town therefor,such borrowing to be a general obligation of the Town. A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted unanimously. It was agreed upon by the meeting to take Article 7 (CPC article)after the three articles having to do with the land for the senior center -articles 16 -18. Commendation offered by Samuel Wakeman,Chairman of the Advisory Committee. WHEREAS,since Roger Q.Hill has lived in Cohasset,he has had a strong ongoing interest in the public affairs of the Town;and WHEREAS,Roger Q.Hill was appointed to the Advisory Committee in 2003 and has been a dedicated member for the past six years;and 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 Roger Q.Hill. NOW THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizens of Cohasset,assembled at Annual Town Meeting hereby acknowledge and affirm their appreciation to Roger Q.Hill for his many years of service to the Town of Cohasset. GIVEN under our hands and the seal of the Town of Cohasset on this twenty-eighth day of March in the year Two Thousand Nine. Commendation 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. MOVED that the subject matter of this article be indefinitely postponed. Motion adopted unanimously. 49 Article 9:Supplemental Appropriations for Fiscal 2009 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,borrow pursuant to any applicable statute and/or transfer fronn 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 30,2009. MOVED that Two Hundred Nineteen Thousand Dollars ($219,000)be hereby appropriated to the Fiscal 2009 budgetary items set forth below amending the amounts appropriated by the Town pursuant to Article 3 of the 2008 Annual Town Meeting (which appropriations may have been amended at the November 17,2008 Special Town Meeting),which funds after transfer are to be expended by the Town Manager,to supplement certain departmental budgets and appropriations set forth below to complete the fiscal year ending June 30,2009,as follows. Transfer Funds to: Legal Services Budget $75,000 Unclassified Budget $9,000 Police Department Salaries $80,000 Police Department Expenses $5,000 Public Works Salaries $5,000 Facilities Management Budget $10,000 Unemployment Compensation $25,000 Medicare $10,000 Legal Services Water Purchase Overtime Various Expenses Overtime Contingency Budget Claims Budget General Expenses TOTAL AMOUNT TRANSFERRED $219,000 And to fund this appropriation.Two Hundred Nineteen Thousand Dollars ($219,000)be transferred from Free Cash (Surplus Revenue). Motion adopted unanimously. Resolution offered by Alfred Slanetz,member of the School Committee. WHEREAS,STEVEN FUSCO,has served the students of Cohasset and all its citizens for three years as a member of the School Committee;and WHEREAS,Mr.Fusco has devoted his time and talents to the betterment of education in Cohasset through his time on the school committee and his active involvement as a board member on the Cohasset Education Foundation;and WHEREAS,he has applied his knowledge and expertise for the continued need for replacement and advancement of technology as it relates to education; 50 NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that we his fellow members of the Cohasset School Committee and the citizens gathered here this 28*^day of March,2009 hereby record their sincere appreciation for his commitment of time and talent so that we "continued the commitment to excellence"in the Cohasset Public Schools. Resolution adopted unanimously. Article 10:Post-Retirement Health Insurance Liability Stabilization Fund To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer fronn available funds and/or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money to be deposited into the Post- Retirement Health Insurance Liability Stabilization Fund. MOVED that the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000)be hereby appropriated for deposit into the Post-Retirement Health Insurance Liability Stabilization Fund;and to meet this appropriation,the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000)be transferred from the Health Insurance budget approved for Fiscal 2009 as appropriated under Article 3 of the 2008 Annual Town Meeting. A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted unanimously. Article 11:Water Department -Increase in Quarterly Fees To see if the Town will vote to amend the current schedule of water rates by adopting the following new schedule of Rate #1,Service Charges and Unit Consumption Charges for all customers and Rate #2 Stand by Fire Service. Rate #1 -Metered Residential and Non Residential Rate Level (Plus)Charge per 100 cf per Quarter Size of Meter Charge per Qtr.1''Step 2"*^Step 1"or less $94.06 $5.16 $10.32 1 1/2"$184.07 $5.16 $10.32 2"$291.88 $5.16 $10.32 3"$578.23 $5.16 $10.32 4"$850.76 $5.16 $10.32 6"$2,120.00 $5.16 $10.32 Rate #2 -Stand By Fire Service $18.00 per quarter 51 MOVED that the current schedule of water rates be amended by approving a new schedule of Rate #1,Service Charges and Unit Consumption Charges for ail customers and Rate #2 Stand by Fire Service as printed in the warrant,to take effect July 1,2009. Motion adopted. Article 12:Update of Town of Cohasset Zoning District Map To see if the Town will vote to raise,appropriate or transfer from available funds or,borrow pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum of money to be expended by the Town Manager with approval of the Planning Board to engage consulting services to update the "March,2002 Town of Cohasset,Massachusetts Zoning District Map. MOVED that Seven Thousand Dollars ($7,000)be appropriated to be expended by the Town Manager with the approval of the Planning Board to engage consulting services to update the "March,2002 Town of Cohasset,Massachusetts Zoning District Map",and to fund this appropriation,Seven Thousand Dollars ($7,000)be raised from the FY 10 tax levy and other general revenues of the Town. Motion is defeated. Commendation offered by Samuel Wakeman,Chairman of the Advisory Committee. WHEREAS,since Vivian Bobo has lived in Cohasset,she has had a strong ongoing interest in the public affairs of the Town;and WHEREAS,Vivian Bobo was appointed to the Advisory Committee in 2003 and has been a dedicated member for the past six years;and 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 Vivian Bobo. NOW THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizens of Cohasset,assembled at Annual Town Meeting hereby acknowledge and affirm their appreciation to Vivian Bobo 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 twenty-eighth day of March in the year Two Thousand Nine. Commendation voted unanimously. 52 Article 13:Update of Town of Cohasset Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land To see if the Town will vote to raise,appropriate or transfer from available funds or,borrow pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum of money to be expended by the Town Manager with approval of the Planning Board to engage consulting services to update the "November 15, 1989 Town of Cohasset,Massachusetts,Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land". MOVED that Seven Thousand Dollars ($7,000)to be expended by the Town Manager with approval of the Planning Board to engage consulting services to update the "November 15, 1989 Town of Cohasset,Massachusetts,Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land",and to fund this appropriation.Seven Thousand Dollars ($7,000)be transferred from Free Cash (Surplus Revenue)in the treasury of the town.. Motion adopted. Article 14:Advisory Committee Bylaw To see if the Town will vote to amend Article V,Section 1,of the Town General Bylaws by striking paragraph (d)in its entirety and substituting therefore the following: (d)Each December,the Advisory Committee shall meet and elect from their membership a Chairman,a Secretary,and such other officers as the membership deems fit and necessary, who shall hold office until their successors are elected.A true record of the proceedings of this committee shall be kept,and a copy of this record shall be filed annually in the office of the Town Clerk. and further by striking paragraph (e)in its entirety and substituting therefore the following: (e)\Five (5)members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. MOVED that the General Bylaws,Article V,Section 1,be amended by striking paragraph (d)in its entirety and substituting therefore the following: (d)Each December,the Advisory Committee shall meet and elect from their membership a Chairman,a Secretary,and other such officers as the membership deems fit and necessary,who shall hold office until their successors are elected.A true record of the proceedings of this committee shall be kept,and a copy of this record shall be filed annually in the office of the Town Clerk. 53 And further by striking paragraph (e)in its entirety and substituting therefore the following: (e)Five (5)members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Motion adopted. Resolution offered by Adrienne MacCarthy,member of the School Committee. WHEREAS,Richard Flynn has served the citizens of Cohasset as a member of the Advisory Committee from 1993 thru 1999;and WHEREAS,Mr.Flynn has also served the students of Cohasset as a member of the School Committee for the past nine years;and serving three of those years as Chairman;and WHEREAS,he has devoted his time and talent to the betterment of education in Cohasset through advances in curriculum,technology and facility improvement;and WHEREAS,he has deliberated effectively and has skillfully applied his financial expertise during both budget and contract negotiations never losing sight of the "commitment to excellence";and WHEREAS,the students and citizens have greatly benefited from Richard Flynn's contribution of time,expertise,wit and common sense; NOW,THEREFORE,LET IT BE RESOLVED,that we,the Cohasset School Committee and the citizens of Cohasset assembled here of the 28**^day of March 2009 acknowledge with sincere appreciation the long and devoted service to the Town of Cohasset and will be ever grateful to Richard Flynn for his "commitment to excellence." Resolution adopted unanimously. Article 15:Cat Dam Notice of Intent 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,for the purpose of professional services to assist the Town in preparing and submitting to the Conservation Commission a Notice of Intent for the operation,maintenance and tide gate schedule for the town owned Cat Dam on Nichols Road. MOVED that the sum of Seventeen Thousand Dollars ($17,000)be appropriated to be expended by the Town Manager,for the purpose of professional services to assist the Town in preparing and submitting to the Conservation Commission a Notice of Intent for the operation. 54 maintenance and tide gate schedule for tine town owned Cat Dann on Nicliols Road and to fund this appropriation,Seventeen Thousand Dollars ($17,000)be raised from the FY 10 tax levy and other general revenues of the Town. Motion adopted. Article 16:Transfer of Land by Water Commissioners to Board of Selectmen To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Water Commissioners to transfer to the Board of Selectmen,and for the Board of Selectmen to accept,the care,custody,management and control of a certain parcel of land located northwesterly off Sohier Street,known as Town of Cohasset Tax Assessor Map 15,Parcel 2,further described in the Order of Taking made by the Town on October 25,1950 and recorded at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Book 2958,Page 182,and shown as Lot A on the plan entitled "Plan of Land in Cohasset,Mass.," dated September 19,1950 and on file at said Registry with such Order of Taking,or any portions thereof or interests therein;to authorize the Board of Selectmen to file with the General Court a petition for the enactment of a Home Rule special act as set forth below and to request the Town's representatives to the General Court to introduce a Special Act set forth below,and further to authorize the General Court,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,to make constructive changes in language as may be necessary or advisable towards perfecting the intent of this legislation in order to secure passage. AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF COHASSET TO TRANSFER CERTAIN INTERESTS IN LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWN OF COHASSET ACQUIRED FOR WATER SUPPLY PURPOSES AND TO USE SUCH LAND FOR GENERAL MUNICIPAL PURPOSES Section 1.Pursuant to Article XCVII of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,and notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary,the Town of Cohasset,acting by and through it Board of Water Commissioners and its Board of Selectmen,is hereby authorized to transfer to the Board of Selectmen,the custody and control of that certain parcel of land located northwesterly off Sohier Street in Cohasset,known as Town of Cohasset Tax Assessor Map 15,Parcel 2,further described in the Order of Taking made by the Town on October 25,1950 and recorded at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Book 2958,Page 182,and shown as Lot A on the plan entitled "Plan of Land in Cohasset,Mass.,"dated September 19,1950 and on file at said Registry with such Order of Taking,or any portions thereof or interests therein,and to use such property for general municipal and other lawful purposes. Section 2.This act shall take effect upon its passage. MOVED that pursuant to Chapter 40,Section 15A of the General Laws,the Board of Water Commissioners be hereby authorized to transfer to the Board of Selectmen,and the Board of Selectmen be hereby authorized to accept,the care,custody,management and control of a 55 certain parcel of land located northwesterly off Sohier Street,known as Town of Cohasset Tax Assessor Map 15,Parcel 2,further described in the Order of Taking made by the Town on October 25,1950 and recorded at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Book 2958,Page 182,and shown as Lot A on the plan entitled "Plan of Land in Cohasset,Mass.,"dated September 19,1950 and on file at said Registry with such Order of Taking,or any portions thereof or interests therein;the Board of Selectmen be further authorized to file with the General Court a petition for the enactment of a Home Rule special act as set forth below and that the Town's representatives to the General Court be requested to introduce a Special Act set forth below,and further that the General Court be authorized,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,to make constructive changes in language as may be necessary or advisable towards perfecting the intent of this legislation in order to secure passage AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF COHASSET TO TRANSFER CERTAIN INTERESTS IN LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWN OF COHASSET ACQUIRED FOR WATER SUPPLY PURPOSES AND TO USE SUCH LAND FOR GENERAL MUNICIPAL PURPOSES Section 1.Pursuant to Article XCVII of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,and notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary,the Town of Cohasset,acting by and through it Board of Water Commissioners and its Board of Selectmen,is hereby authorized to transfer to the Board of Selectmen,the custody and control of that certain parcel of land located northwesterly off Sohier Street in Cohasset,known as Town of Cohasset Tax Assessor Map 15,Parcel 2,further described in the Order of Taking made by the Town on October 25,1950 and recorded at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Book 2958,Page 182,and shown as Lot A on the plan entitled "Plan of Land in Cohasset,Mass.,"dated September 19,1950 and on file at said Registry with such Order of Taking,or any portions thereof or interests therein,and to use such property for general municipal and other lawful purposes. Section 2.This act shall take effect upon its passage. A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted unanimously. Article 17:Acquisition of Propertv for Senior Center To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen,pursuant to G.L.c.40 and 79, to acquire by purchase or gift the fee title or lesser title interests in all or any portions of that certain parcel known as 89 Sohier Street and Town of Cohasset Tax Assessor Map 15,Parcel 3, for the construction of a senior center facility and/or for general municipal purposes;to see if the Town will vote to appropriate,borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or transfer from available funds,a sum of money for such purposes. 56 MOVED that the Board of Selectmen be hereby authorized,pursuant to G.L.c.40 and 79,to acquire by purchase or gift the fee title or lesser title interests in all or any portions of that certain parcel known as 89 Sohier Street and Town of Cohasset Tax Assessor Map 15,Parcel 3, for the construction of a senior center facility and/or for general municipal purposes. A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted unanimously. Article 18:Conveyance of Property To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell,convey,release or otherwise dispose of the certain parcel of land located northwesterly off Sohier Street,known as Town of Cohasset Tax Assessor Map 15,Parcel 2,further described in the Order of Taking made by the Town on October 25,1950 and recorded at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Book 2958,Page 182,and shown as Lot A on the plan entitled "Plan of Land in Cohasset, Mass.,"dated September 19,1950 and on file at the Registry with such Order of Taking,or any portions thereof or interests therein,subject to Massachusetts G.L.c.SOB. MOVED that the Board of Selectmen be hereby authorized to sell,convey,release or otherwise dispose of the certain parcel of land located northwesterly off Sohier Street,known as Town of Cohasset Tax Assessor Map 15,Parcel 2,further described in the Order of Taking made by the Town on October 25,1950 and recorded at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Book 2958, Page 182,and shown as Lot A on the plan entitled "Plan of Land in Cohasset,Mass.,"dated September 19,1950 and on file at the Registry with such Order of Taking,or any portions thereof or interests therein,subject to Massachusetts G.L.c.SOB. A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted unanimously. 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 2010,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. 57 MOVED Recommendation A: That Fiscal Year 2010 revenues to the Community Preservation Fund be divided to the follovy/ing sub accounts to be administered by the Community Preservation Committee as follows: Historical Resources Sub Account (10%)$37,875 Open Space Sub Account (10%)$37,875 Community Housing Sub Account (10%)$37,875 Total Budget $113,625 Recommendation B : That One Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($110,000)be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund Discretionary Sub Account and that One Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($110,000)be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund Housing Sub Account for a total of Two Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($220,000),with the intention that these funds be available in FY 2009 and thereafter,which funds are to be expended by the Town Manager,as follows:"Phase One"-the first $110,000 as set forth above from the Discretionary Sub Account shall be used for the purposes of creating a business and operating plan for the construction of the envisioned senior housing and senior center,its maintenance,operation and upkeep,performing necessary engineering/architectural/other related preliminary design work,obtaining site approval,attorneys fees,permitting,and other related costs.Once Phase One is completed to the satisfaction of both the Community Preservation Committee and Board of Selectmen then "Phase Two"of the project may begin,which shall include,but not limited to the costs for additional professional design services and engineering,land transfers,legal services,construction costs,and other related costs.The second $110,000,as set forth above from the Housing Sub Account,shall be used to fund Phase Two and any funds remaining unexpended from the first $110,000 may also then be added to and used for Phase Two purposes.No part of this appropriation shall be spent until the Attorney General of the Commonwealth has issued approval of the use of Social Service league trust funds for the purposes of this appropriation. Recommendation C: That Thirty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($37,500)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). Motion adopted. 58 Article 19:Right of Access to Sandy Cove off Atlantic Avenue To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase or gift permanent easements,rights of entry or lesser title interests over and under those properties located off Atlantic Avenue and listed below as shown on that certain plan entitled "Easement Plan,Atlantic Avenue,Cohasset,MA,"prepared for the Town of Cohasset by Coughlin Environmental Services,dated December 7,2008 and on file with the Board of Selectmen,for access to and from Sandy Cove;to see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase or gift permanent easements,rights of entry or lesser title interests over and under any portions of such properties for drainage purposes;to see if the Town will vote to appropriate,borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or transfer from available funds,a sum of money for any of such purposes. MAP PARCEL ADDRESS 31 21 79 Atlantic Avenue 31 21B 81 Atlantic Avenue 31 21D 83 Atlantic Avenue 31 21C 85 Atlantic Avenue 31 21A 87 Atlantic Avenue 31 21E 89 Atlantic Avenue 29 1 91 Atlantic Avenue 29 3 95 Atlantic Avenue 29 4 99 Atlantic Avenue MOVED that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to acquire by purchase or gift permanent easements,rights of entry or lesser title interests over and under those properties located off Atlantic Avenue and listed below as shown on that certain plan entitled "Easement Plan, Atlantic Avenue,Cohasset,MA,"prepared for the Town of Cohasset by Coughlin Environmental Services,dated December 7,2008 and on file with the Board of Selectmen,for access to and from Sandy Cove;to see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase or gift permanent easements,rights of entry or lesser title interests over and under any portions of such properties for drainage purposes;to see if the Town will vote to appropriate,borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or transfer from available funds,a sum of money for any of such purposes;or to take any other action related thereto. MAP PARCEL ADDRESS 31 21 79 Atlantic Avenue 31 21B 81 Atlantic Avenue 31 21D 83 Atlantic Avenue 31 21C 85 Atlantic Avenue 31 21A 87 Atlantic Avenue 31 21E 89 Atlantic Avenue 29 1 91 Atlantic Avenue 29 3 95 Atlantic Avenue 29 4 99 Atlantic Avenue Motion adopted unanimously. 59 It was moved and seconded that this meeting stand adjourned to Saturday,April 4,2009 for the election of town officers. A True Record,ATTEST: Marion L Douglas,Town Clerk 60 ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION -TOWN OF COHASSET APRIL 4,2009 The polls opened at 8 a.m.and closed at 6 p.m. Total Voters —272 ;Per Cent -5.Absentee Voters -Pre.1 -5 ;Pre.2-5. Total of absentees was 10. Election officers sworn in by the Town Clerk,Marion L.Douglas at 7:45 a.m.were as follows: Carol St.Pierre Kathleen Rhodes Katherine Lincoln Grace Tuckerman James Contis Carolyn Contis Debra Krupczak Alison Krupczak Carolyn Contis Abigail Alves Selectmen for Three Years (1) Edwin G.Carr Write-ins/Scattering Blanks Total Pre.1 Pre.2 Total 134 101 235 8 2 10 11 16 27 153 119 272 School Committee for Three Years (2) Helene A.Lieb Paul J.Schubert Write-ins/Scattering Blanks Total 121 90 211 128 83 211 7 6 13 50 59 109 306 238 544 Trustees Paul Pratt Memorial Library for Three Years (3) Roger L.Lowe Agnes McCann Patience G.TowIe Write-ins/Scattering Blanks Total 127 80 207 124 92 216 130 85 215 5 5 73 100 173 459 357 816 61 Assessor for Three Years (1) Michael C.Patrolia Write-ins/Scattering Blanks Total Board of Health for Three Years (1) Margaret S.Chapman Write-ins/Scattering Blanks Total Cohasset Housing Authority (1) Ann Barrett Write-ins/Scattering Blanks Total Planning Board for Five Years (1) Jean M.Healey Dippold Write-ins/Scattering Blanks Total Recreation Commission for Five Years (1) Kathryn C.Lydon Write-ins/Scattering Blanks Total Sewer Commission for Three Years (1) John W.Beck Write-ins/Scattering Blanks Total 130 99 229 1 1 22 20 42 153 119 272 134 98 232 19 21 40 153 119 272 129 84 223 1 1 23 25 48 153 119 272 128 97 225 1 1 24 22 46 153 119 272 130 91 221 1 1 22 28 50 153 119 272 .31 83 214 1 1 22 35 57 153 119 272 62 Water Commission for Three Years (1) John K.McNabb,Jr. Write-ins/Scattering Blanks Total The polls closed at 6 p.m.and the results were declared at 6:20 p.m. A True Record,ATTEST: Marion L.Douglas Town Clerk 124 100 224 1 1 29 18 47 153 119 272 63 INDEX SPECIAL TOWN MEETING -JUNE 25,2009 Article #Description of Article 1 Turf Field Project.Adopted by required 2/3's. 2 Citizen's Petition Wind Energy Bylaw Amendments.Indefinitely postponed. 64 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING.THURSDAY.JUNE 25.2009 At the Special Town Meeting held on Thursday,June 25,2009 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 6:30 p.m.were Carol St.Pierre, Debra Krupczak,Sandra Murray,Abigail Alves and Christina St Pierre.Tellers were appointed and sworn in by the Moderator,Daniel Evans. The Moderator called the meeting to order at 7:25 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 -158 and Precinct 2 -159 for a grand total of 317. Members of the meeting called 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:TURF FIELD PROJECT To see if the Town will vote to amend the vote taken pursuant to Article 13 of the 2008 fall Special Town Meeting to change the conditions upon which the town may borrow money or expend money for the purpose of a synthetic turf field and track at the Clark Chatterton Athletic Complex,or take any other action related thereto. ARTICLE 1:TURF FIELD PROJECT MOVED that the appropriation voted pursuant to Article 13 of the 2008 fall Special Town Meeting,no part of which has been spent or borrowed,be changed as follows:delete the existing language entirely and substitute the following: MOVED that Nine Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($975,000),be hereby appropriated, with the intention that these amounts be available in FY 09 and beyond,to be expended by the Town Manager,to construct a synthetic turf field and track at the Clark Chatterton Athletic Complex;and that to fund this appropriation,the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,is hereby authorized to borrow Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000)pursuant to Chapter 44,Section 7 of the Massachusetts General Laws,as amended,and to issue bonds and notes of the Town therefor,such borrowing to be a general obligation of the Town;and Four Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($475,000)to come from donations of cash and in-kind contributions of materials,goods and services to be received by the Town as gifts, provided however,that no money shall be borrowed under this vote unless the following condition is met:that the Cohasset Sports Partnership will have raised a sum of at least Four 65 Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($475,000),and delivered in cash and documented paid receipts for goods,materials and services to the Town Manager,by December 31,2010 it being the understanding of the Town that said Four Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($475,000)in cash and in-kind contributions shall be given to the Town by the Cohasset Sports Partnership for this purpose. Motion adopted by the required 2/3's. ARTICLE 2:CITIZEN^S PETITION -WIND ENERGY CONVERSION FACILITY BYLAW AMENDMENT The undersigned request that the following article be included in the warrant for the Special Town Meeting scheduled to be held in June 2009.The purpose of the article is to see if the Town will vote to amend Section 19,of the Cohasset Zoning Bylaws,the Town of Cohasset Wind Energy Conversion Facility Bylaw,inserting the following:All provisions of Section 19 and any other provisions of the Cohasset Zoning Bylaws which would allow an application for and consideration of a special permit for the placement and/or construction of one or more commercial wind turbines in Town shall cease in their effect and operation,as a whole and severable,upon passage of this paragraph by action of Town Meeting,such that no further special permits for the placement and/or construction of one or more commercial wind turbines in Town may be applied for by any person,partnerships,corporations,or other entity following the date of first public advertisement of the amendatory town meeting warrant article containing this paragraph. NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS Nathaniel Palmer 9 Little Harbor Road Gary Cohen 27 Cedar Street Vaughn Littlejohn 39 Hill Street Jill Littlejohn 39 Hill Street Melissa Schorr 27 Cedar Street Jeffrey Patterson 10 Sanctuary Pond James Huse 34 Cedar Acres Lane Conrad Langenhagen 24 Sanctuary Pond H.Shields Day,Jr.96 Fairoaks Lane Nora Speer 100 Pond Street ARTICLE 2:CITIZENS PETITION -WIND ENERGY CONVERSION FACILITY BYLAW MOVED,that Section 19 of the Zoning Bylaws be amended by adding the following new Section 19.10: All provisions of Section 19 and any other provisions of the Cohasset Zoning Bylaws which would allow an application for and consideration of a special permit for the placement and/or construction of one or more commercial wind turbines in Town shall cease in their effect and operation,as a whole and severable,upon passage of this paragraph by action of Town Meeting,such that no further special permits for the placement and/or construction of one or more commercial wind turbines in Town may be applied for by any person,partnerships. 66 corporations,or other entity from the date of first notice of the Planning Board's public hearing,pursuant to M.G.L.c.40A,Section 5,on the annendatory town meeting warrant article containing this paragraph until the earlier of the following:the effective date of any additional amendments to Section 19 or thirty five (35)days after the Cohasset Town Meeting to be held in Spring 2010.The purpose of this Section 19.10 is to allow the Town to consider further amendments to the Zoning Bylaws to improve the process by which wind energy conversion facilities are permitted in the Town. Moved by Jeffrey Patterson that this meeting be adjourned to Monday,September 21,2009 at 7 p.m.at the Cohasset High School Sullivan Gymnasium.Hand count was taken to adjourn -Yes 113;No 134.Motion is defeated. Moved by Paul Carlson,Chairman of the Board of Selectmen that the article be indefinitely postponed. Motion adopted. It was moved and seconded that this Special Town Meeting be dissolved at 8:30 p.m. A True Record,ATTEST: Marion L.Douglas Town Clerk 67 INDEX SPECIAL TOWN MEETING -NOVEMBER 16.2009 Article #Description of Article 1 Amendments to FY2010 Operating Budget.Adopted unanimously. 2 Fiscal 2009 -Snow and Ice Control Deficit.Adopted unanimously. 3 Community Preservation Committee. 1.Recommendation A.Fifty Thousand ($50,000)to Community Preservation Fund Housing Sub Account.Defeated. 2.Recommendation B.Ten Thousand ($10,000)to retain a civil engineer for final plans for reconstruction of pond on Cohasset Common.Adopted. 3.Recommendation C.Thirty Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000)for design,engineering and construction of an outfield fence at Beechwood Street ball field.Adopted unanimously. 4.Recommendation D.Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000)to payoff debt for the project approved under Article 12 (recommendation E)of the 2004 Annual Town Meeting -open space land acquisition.Adopted unanimously. 4.Planning Board Associate Member.Adopted as amended 5.Tax deferral limits.Adopted unanimously. 6.Tax deferral for military service.Adopted unanimously. 7.Demolition of property at 137 Hull Street.Adopted. 8.Easement to Abbott Homes -Cohasset.LLC.Defeated. 9.Acceptance of Chapter 32b,Section 18 -move employees at age 65 to Medicare coverage along with supplemental health insurance.Adopted unanimously. 68 Special Town Meeting -November 16.2009 At the Special Town Meeting held on Monday,November 16,2009 at the Cohasset High School Sullivan Gynnnasium the following articles were contained in the warrant and acted upon as follows. Checkers sworn in by the Town Clerk,Marion L.Douglas at 7 p.m..were Carol St.Pierre,Debra Krupczak,Abigail Alves,Sandra Murray and Betts Murray.Tellers were appointed and sworn in by the Moderator,Daniel Evans. The Moderator called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.and a quorum of 100 was present at that time.The registered voters checked in on the voting list for Pre.1 -55;Pre.2 -58 for a total of 113. 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. ARTICLE 1;AMENDMENTS TO FISCAL 2010 OPERATING BUDGET To see what additional action the Town will vote to amend,modify,increase or decrease,or otherwise,to balance the Fiscal Year 2010 Operating Budget as voted in Article 3 of the March 28,2009 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 Seventy Seven Thousand Dollars ($77,000)be appropriated to reduce the Fiscal 2010 tax levy,and to fund such appropriation the amount of Seventy Seven Thousand Dollars ($77,000)be transferred from the Overlay Surplus Account. Motion adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 2:FISCAL 2009 SNOW &ICE CONTROL DEFICIT 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 pay for FY09 snow and ice deficit expenditures made pursuant to ch.44,section 31 D of the General Laws during the prior fiscal year,or to take any other action related thereto. 69 Moved that Two Hundred Three Thousand One Hundred Eleven Dollars and Seventy Eight Cents ($203,111-78)be hereby appropriated to pay for FY09 snow and ice deficit expenditures paid pursuant to ch.44,section 31D of the General Laws during the prior fiscal year,and to fund such appropriation the amount of Two Hundred Three Thousand One Hundred Eleven Dollars and Seventy Eight Cents ($203,111.78)be transferred fronn Free Cash (Surplus Revenue) in the treasury of the Town. Motion adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 3:COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE To see what action the Town will take with respect to the recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee for Fiscal Year 2010,and to see if the Town will vote to implement any such recommendation by appropriating a sum or sums of money from the Community Preservation Fund established pursuant to Chapter 44B of the General Laws,and from any other source,by raising and appropriating,transferring from available funds,borrowing pursuant to any applicable statute or borrowing pursuant to any applicable statute for this purpose,and further to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase,gift or eminent domain,or alternatively to convey,sell or dispose of,such real property interests as may be required by the Community Preservation Act to implement any such expenditure of community preservation funds,or take any other action related thereto. Recommendation A: Moved that Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00)be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund Housing Sub Account,with the intention that these funds be available in FY2010 and thereafter,which funds will be used to fund the activities of the Cohasset Housing Trust with the restriction that the Cohasset Housing Trust may not contract for any real estate, goods and services and/or use said sum to pay for any real estate,goods and services unless it receives the prior consent of the Board of Selectmen. Hand count taken.Yes 45;No 50 Motion is defeated. Recommendation B: Moved that Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000)be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund Historical Preservation Sub Account,the intention that these funds be available in FY 2010 and thereafter,which funds are to be expended by the Town Manager,for the purpose of retaining a civil engineer to prepare the final plans and bid documents associated with the reconstruction of the pond located on the Cohasset Common. Motion adopted. 70 Recommendation C: That Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000)be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund Open Space Sub Account and that Thirty One Thousand Dollars ($31,000)be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund Discretionary Sub Account for a total of Thirty Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000)with the intention that these funds be available in FY 2010 and thereafter, which funds are to be expended by the Town Manager for the design,engineering and construction of an outfield fence at the Beechwood Street ball field. Moved that this article be indefinitely postponed. Motion for indefinite postponement adopted unanimously. Recommendation D: Moved that Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000)be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund Discretionary Sub Account,with the intention that these funds be available in FY 2010 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. ARTICLE 4:PLANNING BOARD ASSOCIATE MEMBER To see if the Town will vote to amend the General Bylaws,Article III,Section 7.(a)to read as follows:"The Planning Board shall consist of five (5)members,with one member elected each year for a five (5)year term and one associate member elected for a three (3)year term.Such associate member shall sit on the board only when designated by the chairman of the planning board for the purposes of acting on a special permit application in the case of absence,inability to act,or conflict of interest on the part of any member of the planning board or in the event of a vacancy on the board."And to amend the Zoning Bylaw,Section 12.4,first paragraph,by adding the following new third sentence: "Where the terms of this bylaw designate the planning board as the special permit granting authority,the chairman of the planning board may designate the associate member of the planning board to sit on the board for the purposes of acting on a special permit application,in the case of absence,inability to act,or conflict of interest,on the part of any member of the planning board or in the event of a vacancy on the board."or take any other action related thereto. 71 Moved that the Town's General Bylaws,Article III,Section 7 (a)be amended to read as follows: "The Planning Board shall consist of five (5)members,with one member elected each year for a five (5)year term and one associate member elected for a three (3)year term.Such associate member shall sit on the board only when designated by the chairman of the planning board for the purposes of acting on a special permit application in the case of absence,inability to act,or conflict of interest on the part of any member of the planning board or in the event of a vacancy on the board." And further that the Town's Zoning Bylaw,Section 12.4,first paragraph,by adding the following new third sentence:"Where the terms of this bylaw designate the planning board as the special permit granting authority,the chairman of the planning board may designate the associate member of the planning board to sit on the board for the purposes of acting on a special permit application,in the case of absence,inability to act,or conflict of interest,on the part of any member of the planning board or in the event of a vacancy on the board." Amendment offered by the Advisory Committee. Second paragraph on the third line -change the word may to shall so the paragraph shall read as follows: And further that the Town's Zoning Bylaw,Section 12.4,first paragraph,by adding the following new third sentence:"Where the terms of this bylaw designate the planning board as the special permit granting authority,the chairman of the planning board shall designate the associate member of the planning board to sit on the board for the purposes of acting on a special permit application,in the case of absence,inability to act,or conflict of interest,on the part of any member of the planning board or in the event of a vacancy on the board." Amendment is adopted. Main motion as amended requires a 2/3's vote.Main motion as amended is adopted by the required 2/3's. ARTICLE 5:TAX DEFERRAL LIMITS To see if the Town will vote to increase the gross receipts that seniors may have in the prior calendar year to be eligible to defer property taxes in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59,Section 5,Clause 41A from $40,000 to $49,000 which is less than 100%of the amount established by the Commissioner of Revenue as the income limit for single seniors who are not heads of households to qualify for the "circuit breaker"state income tax credit for the preceding state tax year,with such increase to be effective for deferrals granted for taxes assessed for any fiscal year beginning on or after July 1,2009;or take any other action related thereto. 72 Moved that the gross receipts that seniors may have in the prior calendar year to be eligible to defer property taxes in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59,Section 5, Clause 41A from $40,000 to $49,000 which is less than 100%of the amount established by the Commissioner of Revenue as the income limit for single seniors who are not heads of households to qualify for the "circuit breaker"state income tax credit for the preceding state tax year,with such increase to be effective for deferrals granted for taxes assessed for any fiscal year beginning on or after July 1,2009. Motion adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 6:TAX DEFERRAL FOR MILITARY SERVICE To see if the Town will vote to accept Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59,Section 5L,as amended by Chapter 260 of the Acts of 2006,Section 12 -An Act Establishing the Massachusetts Military Enhanced Relief Individual Tax (MERIT)Plan,which states that "[u]pon acceptance of this section by a municipality and notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary,any taxes due under this chapter by a member of the Massachusetts National Guard or reservist or a dependent of a member of the Massachusetts National Guard or reservist shall be deferred while that member is on active service outside the commonwealth and for the next 180 days after that service.No interest or penalties shall be assessed for any period before the expiration of those 180 days."or take any other action related thereto. Moved that Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59,Section 5L,as amended by Chapter 260 of the Acts of 2006,Section 12 be accepted. Motion adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 7:DEMOLITION OF PROPERTY AT 137 HULL STREET. 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 carry out the demolition of the home located at 137 Hull Street,Cohasset pursuant to G.L c.Ill,§127 and 105 CMR 410.000:State Sanitary Code Chapter II:Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation,and to have the Town Manager,with the concurrence of the Board of Health,to expend such funds and money for such purposes,or take any other action related thereto. 73 Moved that Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000)be hereby appropriated to carry out the demolition of the home located at 137 Hull Street,Cohasset pursuant to G.L c.Ill,§127 and 105 CMR 410.000:State Sanitary Code Chapter II:Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation,and to have the Town Manager,with the concurrence of the Board of Health,to expend such funds and money for such purposes,and to fund such appropriation the amount of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000)be transferred from Free Cash (Surplus Revenue)in the treasury of the Town. Motion adopted. ARTICLE 8:PROPOSED EASEMENT TO ABBOTT HOMES-COHASSET.LLC To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to grant to Abbott Homes- Cohasset,LLC,a Massachusetts limited liability company,a permanent easement over that portion of Town property located off Sohier Street and known as Town Assessor Map 42,Parcel 41 shown as "Proposed Drainage Easement"on the plan entitled "Drainage Plans (2003)The Cook Estate 230 Sohier Street,Cohasset,Mass,"prepared by Coler &Colantonio,dated March 7,2007 and on file with the Office of the Town Clerk for the purposes of surface drainage of water from a point source discharge pipe and for access to provide erosion control,to prune vegetation and to remove debris related to such water discharge,or take any other action related thereto. Moved that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to grant to Abbott Homes-Cohasset,LLC,a Massachusetts limited liability company,a permanent easement over that portion of Town property located off Sohier Street and known as Town Assessor Map 42,Parcel 41 shown as "Proposed Drainage Easement"on the plan entitled "Drainage Plans (2003)The Cook Estate 230 Sohier Street,Cohasset,Mass,"prepared by Coler &Colantonio,dated March 7,2007 for the purposes of surface drainage of water from a point source discharge pipe and for access to provide erosion control,to prune vegetation and to remove debris related to such water discharge. A 2/3's vote required.Hand count taken -Yes 59;No 36.Motion is defeated. ARTICLE 9:ACCEPTANCE OF CHAPTER 32b.SECTION 18 To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of G.L.c.32B,§18 and for all retirees,their spouses and dependents who are enrolled in Medicare Part A at no cost to a retiree,their spouse or dependents,or eligible for coverage thereunder at no cost to a retiree,their spouse or dependents,be required to enroll in a medicare health benefits supplement plan offered by the Town;or to take any other action related thereto. 74 Moved that G.L.c.32B,§18 be hereby accepted and that all retirees,their spouses and dependents who are enrolled in Medicare Part A at no cost to a retiree,their spouse or dependents,or eligible for coverage thereunder at no cost to a retiree,their spouse or dependents,be required to enroll in a medicare health benefits supplement plan offered by the Town. Motion adopted unanimously. It was moved and seconded that the Special Town Meeting be dissolved at 9:30 p.m. A True Record,ATTEST: Marion L.Douglas Town Clerk 75 STATE PRIMARY-December 8.2009 Polls opened at 7 a.m.and closed at 8 p.m. Total Voters -.Democrats -868;Republicans -328;Libertarians -0. Absentees-Democrats;Pre.1-16;Pre.2 -5. Republicans;Pre.1 -3;Pre.2-8. Libertarians;Pre.1 -0;Pre.2-0. Election officers sworn in by the Town Clerk,Marion Douglas,at 6:45 a.m.were as follows: Carol St.Pierre Betts Murray Katherine Lincoln Roger Whitley James Contis Debra Krupczak Susan Loring Abigail Alves Michael Barra Katherine Whitley Sandra Murray Democratic Party Senator in Congress (1) Michael E.Capuano Martha Coakley Alan A.Khazel Stephen G.Pagluica Blanks Write-ins/Scattering Total Pre.1 Pre.2 Total 67 81 148 230 240 470 84 65 149 36 60 96 2 2 4 1 1 420 448 868 Republican Party Senator in Congress (1) Scott P.Brown Jack E.Robinson Blanks Write-ins/Scattering Total Pre.1 Pre.2 Total 154 135 289 16 16 32 1 5 6 1 1 172 156 328 Libertarian Party -0 The polls closed at 8 p.m.and the results were declared at 8:30 p.m. A True Record,ATTEST: Marion L.Douglas,Town Clerk 76 2009 -VITAL STATISTICS Record of birth,marriage and death records in the Town of Cohasset for 2009 are as follows: BIRTHS The numbers of births recorded were seventy.Twenty-eight were females and forty-two were males. MARRIAGES The total of marriages was twenty-seven.Fifteen of those were solemnized in Cohasset during the current year. DEATHS The total number of deaths was sixty including residents of Cohasset who died elsewhere and non-residents who died in Cohasset.Thirty-two were females and twenty-eight were males. 77 2009 PROSPECTIVE JUROR LIST Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 234A,Section 15,the Prospective Juror List is available in the Town Clerk's office with the names of those residents who may be summoned for juror service. This information is available for public inspection during normal office hours. Respectfully submitted, Marion L.Douglas Town Clerk 78 TOWN ACCOUNTANT Submitted herewith is my annual report for the fiscal year ended June 30,2009. This report includes the following: GENERAL FUND 1.Historical Data 2.Balance Sheet (Combined) 3.Statement of Revenues,Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance 4.Report of Appropriations and Expenditures 5.Statement of Revenues,Budget vs.Actual 6.Statement of State and County Assessments SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 1.Balance Sheet (Combined) 2.Statement of Revenues,Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance, Town Special Revenue Funds 3.Statement of Revenues,Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance, School Special Revenue Funds SEWER FUNDS -NORTH AND CENTRAL COHASSET 1.Balance Sheet (Combined) 2.Statement of Revenues,Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance 3.Report of Appropriations and Expenditures WATER FUND 1.Balance Sheet (Combined) 2.Statement of Revenues,Expenditures and Changes in Retained Earnings 3.Report of Appropriations and Expenditures CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 1.Balance Sheet (Combined) 2.Statement of Revenues,Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance TRUST FUNDS 1.Balance Sheet (Combined) 2.Statement of Revenues,Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance LONG TERM DEBT GROUP OF ACCOUNTS 1.Statement of Long Term Debt 2.Statement of Debt Authorized and Unissued OTHER REPORTS 1.Schedule of Reserve Fund Transfers 2.Community Preservation Fund Respectfully Submitted, J.Michael Buckley 79 SUMMARY OF HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA TAX RATE 2004 11.89 2005 10.44 2006 10.84 2007 10.50 2008 10.60 2009 10.78 2010 11.22 TAX LEVY TOWN VALUATION 1,730,261,119 2,086,149,189 2,173,147,423 2,324,029,983 2,403,120,204 2,455,174,229 2,592,397,052 OPERATING BUDGET 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 20,572,805 22,779,398 23,556,917 24,402,315 25,473,074 26,466,778 27,362,661 28,112,193 29,784,963 31,724,742 33,174,703 35,340,212 36,374,463 37,811,657 AVERAGE SINGLE FAMILY TAX BILL STATE AID * 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 7,396 7,804 8,442 8,664 8,988 9,346 9,627 915,942 927,721 910,613 1,117,164 1,284,155 1,423,127 1,214,710 FREE CASH STABILIZATION FUND* 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 346,818 737,226 1,007,767 956,971 359,773 347,086 492,660 38,962 42,781 562,792 590,953 614,717 *Unrestricted Net 80 enoo CM O CO UJz3 "> Li. 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Beginning Ending Balance Receipts Pavroll Expenses Transfers Balance -^ Revolving Funds - j Lighthouse Keepers Gift Fund 1,247.86 1 1,247.86 Adopt a Street Gift Fund 358.29 358.29 Beechwood Ball Park Fund 8,778.79 4,252.30 ! 4,526.49 Cat Dam Gift Fund 0.16 22,282.87 22.283.03 0.00 Mary Babaian Fund 4,690.27 4,690.27 —Bond Premiums 9,662.94 197,812.06!77,475.00 I 130,000.00 Cable Studio Grant 0.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 Selectmen Gifts 2,832.61 J 100.00 1 00.00 i 2,832.61 —Daig &Alcohol Gift Fund 4,121.21 611.60!3.509.61 Little Harbor Insurance 0.00 1,768.43 1,768.43 0.00 Selectmen Insurance 0.00 31,176.38 19,487.24 9,817.91 1,871.23 Linden Drive Gift Fund 242.00 242.00 Waterways Fund 35,310.37 7,774.10 -11,645.001 31,439.47 1 Sale of Cemetery Lots Fund 0.00 11,400.00 i j 11,400.00 Conservation Deposits 22,056.14 33,250.00 :42,743.04^;12,563.10 Conservation Bonds 23,000.00 20,000.00 j 3,000.00 Wetlands Fund 14,149.90 4,645.00 i -5,000.00 13,794.90 Conservation Deposits 3,058.04 1 3,058.04 ?Storm water Deposits 0.00 5,600.00 5,600.00 1 0.00 Planning Deposits 52,125.07 91,085.85 67,109.581 76.101.34 Zoning Board Deposits 3,638.90 0.00 3,638.90 i 0.00 Police Insurance -1,197.01 5,026.35 3,829.34 0.00 Police Gift Fund 525.00 525.00 Police Bicycle Gift Fund 287.52 287.52 Fire Gift Fund 2,061.49 325.00 2,386.49 Fire Defibrillator Gift Fund 6,180.41 6,180.41 Harbor Insurance Fund 0.00 0.00 Harbor Gift Fund 0.00 0.00 DPW Insurance Fund 0.00 0.00 IDPW Gift Fund 1,130.00 5,250.00 6,380.00 1 Health Gift Fund 3,781.11 1,497.70 1 ,485.77 3,793.04 Health Gift Fund -Fitness 0.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 0.00 !Health Deposits 0.00 699.20 699.20 ! 0.00 (Elder Affairs MAP Gifts 961.50 894.72 1 66.78 !Elder Affairs Gifts 18,226.20 15,500.06 9,666.53!24,059.73 lEIder Affairs Outreach Gifts 2,180.39 728.91 1 1,451.48 iElder Affairs Building Fund 7,315.00 16,535.00 23,850.00 0.00 Elder Affairs Coblentz Gifts 1,366.46 632.72 733.74 Disabilities Fine Fund 4,156.14 1,555.00 5,711.14 1 Library Gift Fund 17,525.13 4.805.00 7,002.45 15,327.68 !Library Trust Income Fund 9,560.69 33,654.27 38.619.421 4,595.54 Library Music Circus Gift Fund 20,000.00 20,000.00 i 0.00 !Recreation Revolving 69,357.55 151,847.50 121.905.08 i 99,299.97 iCaptains Walk Fund 1,593.61 1,593.61 Historical Book Fund 24,333.40 4,241.00 14,483.70 !14,090.70 1 !$374,617.14 $682,830.77 $19,487.24 $509,197,631 -$16,645.00 $512,118.04 ' \ 93 STATEMENT OF REVENU,EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE TOWN SPECIAL REVENUE FISCAL YEAR 2009 Beginning Ending 1 Balance Receipts Payroll Expenses Transfers Balance 1 Grants -1 1 Downtown Master Plan Grant 0.00 17.043.96 16.221.96 822.00 Non Point Pollution Grant 1.015.53 1.015.53 0.00 TOD Grant 0.00 9,555.02 10.532.24 -977.22 Downtown Parking Lot Grant 108,780.01 108,780.01 BMP Grant 0.00 447.03 447.03 0.00 319 Grant 0.00 47.515.60!44,392.73 3.122.87 319 Grant 0.00 46.430.00 46.430.00 0.00 Preservation Grant 0.00 2.500.00 2.500.00 0.00 Polling Hours Grant 2.848.88 1.216.00 4.064.88 0.00 Planning Grants 4.348.75 4.348.75 0.00 Child Passenger Safety Grant 0.00 0.00 Law Enforcement Fund 25.957.28 17.969.54 7,987.74 Vest Program Grant 7.955.92 7.955.92 0.00 Community Policing Grant 7.792.07 8.609.84 14.410.30 1,991.61 Police Block Grant 35.74 35.74 Police Vest Grant 0.00 3.832.50 3.832.50 0.00 Police Equipment Grant 3.000.00 3.000.00 0.00 Police Traffic Safety Grant 455.97 285.14 741.11 Police SETB Grant 5.00000 0.00 5,000.00 Fire Safety Grant 1,318.07 1,318.07 Fire Ambulance Grant 2,000.00 2,000.00 Fire Equipment Grant 4,252.20 4,252.20 Fire SAFE Grant 14,164.67 3.664.62 i 536.30 17,292.99 Fire Equipment Grant 3.00 5.296.00 5,299.00 Fire Emergency Prepare Grant 145.88 946.08 145.88 946.08 Harbor Pumpout Grant 5.695.33 8.500.00 i 3.140.34 11,054.99 DPW Recycling Grant 4.847.69 400.00 4,447.69 Emergency Preparedness Grant 4.539.26 8.277.00 10,316.26 2,500.00 Medicare Reimbursements 33.249.83 10.106.70 15,181.23 28,175.30 Elder Affairs Caregiver Grant 702.00 696.00 930.00 468.00 Elder Affairs Formula Grant 0.00 9.171.50!9,171.50 0.00 Elder Affairs Outreacfi Grant 1.157.21 61.44 1,095.77 Elder Affairs Triad Grant 340.01 138.24 201.77 Library SEMLS Grant 15.787 71 6,99392 18.503.26 4,278.37 Library State Aid Grant 5.998.62 18.227.46 14.686.94 9,539.14 Library Public Grant 2.809.97 1.780.72 1,029.25 Library on tfie Same Page Grant 712.39 712.39 0.00 $264,913.99 $209,314.37 $0.00 $252.82588 $0.00 $221,402.48 $639,531.13 $892,145.14 $19,487.24 5762,02351 -$16,645.00 $733,520.52 $733,520.52 1 i 94 ENTERPRISE FUNDS STATEMENT OF REVENUE,EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE FISCAL YEAR 2009 User Charges Connection Fees Fees &Services Penalties &Interest Sale of Water Miscellaneous Total Revenue General Expenses Encunnbrances Depreciation Expense Debt Service Indirect Costs Total Expenditures Excess of Revenue Over Expenditures Retained Earnings July 1,2008 Retained Earnings June 30,2009 Central Sewer Straits Sewer Water Totals 741,129 98,657 3,943 262,920 1,696 2,636,754 133,140 45,875 19,841 231,071 37,180 3,640,803 231,797 45,875 25,480 231,071 37,180 843,729 264,616 3,103,861 4,212,206 676,162 9,467 47,767 32,818 216,790 45,807 11,529 1,235,032 1,903,502 17,217 2,127,984 9,467 45,807 1,951,269 61,564 766,214 274,126 3,155,751 4,196,091 77,515 (9,510)(51,890)68,005 60,150 110,423 308,899 170,573 137,665 100,913 257,009 238,578 95 STATEMENT OF REVENUES,EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS FISCAL YEAR 2009 Balance Net Transfers/Fund Forward Borrowing Revenue Expenditures Balance Chapter 90 Highway 110,932 (61,302)49,630 Central Plant Evaluation 2,327 2,327 Sewer Feasibility Studies 31,867 (40,000)20,000 11,867 Little Harbor Sewer 31,340 6,076,519 (6,063,277)44,582 Deep Run &Rust Way 26,184 12,494 38,678 Sewer Inflow &Infiltration 78,393 350,000 (19,660)408,733 Bond Refunding Harbor Seawall 111,419 (60,000)30,000 (25,533)55,886 Drainage Downtown Flooding 28,386 (14,503)(13,883)(0) Downtown Flooding 64,840 693,978 (761,097)(2,279) Beechwood Street Sidewalk 26,672 (40,000)20,000 (360)6,312 Harbor Dredging 41,968 41,968 Cook Property 14,310 (14,310) Jerusalem Road Wall 176,671 (203,294)(26,623) Jacobs Meadow Culvert 450,000 (50)449,950 Capital Equipment 16,366 (11,699)4,667 James Lane Easement (5,000)5,000 Capital Equipment 41 159 (200) Capital Equipment 82,705 (44,560)38,145 Capital Equipment 219,000 45,000 (226,269)37,731 Capital Equipment 136,900 136,900 School Construction 1,023,181 (60,894)962,287 New Paul Pratt Library 6,718 (1,659)5,059 MBTA Mitigation Funds 13,601 (13,601) P.W.E.D.Grant 22,581 (50,000)30,830 (3,411)(0) Water System Improvements 1,163,160 3,748,717 (4,772,014)139,863 Fund Totals $2,772,458 $11,616,507 $226,093 ($12,209,375)$2,405,683 96 TRUST FUNDS STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE FISCAL YEAR 2009 Balance Donations &Withdrawals Investment Due From/Balance PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS Julyl Receipts Income Transfers (To)June 30 Billings Park Fund 1,941.93 (17621)1.765 72 Billings Common Fund 1,711 85 (155.34)1.556.51 H.W.Wadleigh Park Fund 9,082.57 (824.20)8.25«.37 Wheelwnght Park Fund 15,748 65 (1.429 10)14.319.55 Edith M.Bates Fund 11,047.16 (1.002.45)10,044.71 CEMETERIES Perpetual Care-Woodside Cemetery 180,237.95 (15.477.82)164,760 13 Perpetual Care-Woodside Cemetery 45,575.11 (11.926.44)33,648.67 Perpetual Care-Beechwood Cemetery 19,370.27 1 .000.00 1.139.91 (1,000.00)20.510.18 Beechwood Cemetery Association 6,241.81 (566.41)5,675.40 Estate of Harry E.Wilbur (Woodside)10,701.75 (971.17)9,730.58 C.L-Bell Memonal Fund (Greengate)47,169.24 (4.280.35)42,888 89 Isadora B Newey Fund 37.861.02 (3.435.68)34,425.34 Cedar Street Cemetery 4,960.21 (450.12)4.510.09 SCHOOLS Ripley Fund 8.66461 (786.25)7.878.36 James W.Nictiols Scholarship Fund 3.30545 (299 96)3.00549 Major William Arthur Scholarship Fund 8,547.39 800.00 (812.64)6.934.75 Alice and Walter Shuebruk Scholarship Fund 132,818.37 2,000.00 (12.145.13)118.673.24 William Ripley Jr.,Athletic Fund 21,657.97 500.00 (1.988 49)19.169 48 John F,Creamer Scholarship Fund 1.564 50 (142.00)1.422.50 Margaret M.Hardy Scholarship Fund 255.034.86 5.000.00 (23.374 51)226.660 35 Helen &Malcolm Stevens Scholarship Fund 202.15247 2.000.00 (18.436.85)181.715.62 Noel Ripley Scholarship 61.412.04 (5.472.25)55.939.79 Langham Scholarship 14.563.88 950 00 (1.133.31)12.480.57 Staunton Scholarship 1.548.85 (140.55)1.408.30 Gritzan Scholarship 18.061.28 900.00 (1,680.61)15.480.67 Class of 1958 Scholarship 4.115.09 1600 850.00 31.44 3.74572 7.058.25 VOLUNTARY CHECKOFF FUNDS Scholarship Fund 3.047.58 40.02 (275.57)2,812.03 Education Fund 4.893.85 538.28 (380.56)5.051.57 Senior Fund 1.037.05 538.00 (5.41)1,569.64 OTHER Stabilization Fund 45,021.89 1.643.14 46.665.03 Stabilization Fund 545,931.56 22.120 77 568.052.33 Stabilization Fund-Sewer 515,367.79 19.911.12 21.173.74 516.630.41 Stabilization Fund-OPEB 100,817.74 20,000.00 3.58958 124.407.32 Stabilization Fund-Capital 0.00 278,324.53 181.900.00 4.81200 101.236.53 Conservation Fund 40,22078 40,646.98 977.13 550.93 Beechwood Improvement Association 11.301.56 41247 11.714.03 Pension Reserve Fund 383.239 17 60.000.00 14,358.65 337.597 82 Pension Reserve Fund 116.068.59 60,000.00 3,511 63 59.580.22 Town Pump Maintenance 2.45977 8977 2.54954 Reed Comer Tnjst Fund 171.40 626 177.66 Cultural Council Fund 1.876.96 68.51 1,945.47 Cultural Council Fund 0.00 1.485 00 8.43 1.493.43 Captains'Walk Fund 9.897.90 361.24 10.259.14 Hagerty Tnjst 947.53 970.39 22.86 (0.00) Elder Affairs Trust Hingham 26.236.13 772.71 27.008.84 Elder Affairs Building Tnjst 5.001.75 4.000 00 203.30 9.210.05 Elder Affairs Building Taist 0.00 19,800.00 3539 19.835.39 PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY FUND Nyes Ledge Capital Offshore Fund 0.00 (6.146.93)102.282,93 96.136.00 Hingham Institute For Savings 0.00 0-00 000 25,000.00 25.00000 Alliance Bemstein Global Real Estate 44,539.81 (14,853.32)3,000.00 32.68649 Dodge &Cox International Fund 38.117.63 (1,584.71)25.000 00 61.532.92 T.Rowe Price Emerging Markets Fund 24.606.19 3.166.00 24,000.00 51,772.19 T.Rowe Price New Era Fund 34.949.47 (14.945.19)11,000.00 31.004.28 Loomis Sayles Global Bond Fund 5,412.66 (91.95)5.320.71 Pimco Total Return Fund 0.00 1.453 49 24,000.00 25.453.49 Vanguard Money Market Fund 971 88 9,183.35 18.504.29 1,781.38 154,417.17 (1.918.35)145.931.14 Vanguard International Growth Fund 23.953 46 3,686.82 42,000 00 69.640.28 Vanguard Star Fund 586.671.04 2,86200 39.949,00 (65,257.41)(144,417.17)339.909 46 Vanguard Wellesley Fund 293.411.44 910.00 (30,065 48)(263,28293)973.03 Vanguard Growth Index Fund 0.00 13.000.00 7,322.76 50,000.00 44.322.76 Vanguard Value Index Fund TRUST FUND TOTALS 0.00 13.662.00 3,589.34 47,000.00 36.927.34 $3,991,268.86 $338,697.18 $461,543.78 (3144,370.65)$75.000 00 $25.82737 $3,824,878.98 97 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUND STATEMENT OF REVENUES,EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE FISCAL YEAR 2009 Revenue:* Surcharge Revenue 2009 Surcharge Revenue 2008 Penalties &Interest Investment Income State Distribution Total Revenue Expenditures Encumbrances -Prior Year Encumbrances Total Expenditures &Encumbrances Excess of Revenue Over Expenditures Undesignated Fund Balance July 1,2008 Less:Prior Year Accrual Undesignated Fund Balance June 30,2009 341,875 4,794 • 1,086 15,155 224,757 587,667 386,570 (371,075) 351,184 (366,679) 220,988 67,895 288,883 *Cash Basis 98 DEBT STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR 2009 PrD|Kit Amount oflntM 1 Oalaol |UU8 Term Interest Rata 07/01/08 Outstanding Balance Principal Additions Pnndpal Payment State Assistance 06/30/09 Outstanding Balance 1 FY09 ' Interest ' Payment TMLtvvO»Qit»n.lMU«J- H«0«rty Property (Ra«)495.911 10«)1/04 7yr«. r- 2.0O-3.25 133^64 29,472 103.792 3.679 ASrieUc FMdi Supplafnant (Roll)34.453 10/01/04 6yrs.2.00-3.00 19.554 19.554 AtiMlcFMdt (Rafl)232.367 10/01/04 5yrs.2,00-2.87 112.057 44,111 67.946 2.334 PubNc Wo>1(i Garage (Red)10A)1/04 7yrs,2.00-3.25 235.127 46.864 188.263 6.369 1 ^"^' 19.107 715 Sewer 1 &1 (ReA)26.145 10/01/04 12yrs,2,00-3.60 LandM Capping (RsR)700.531 10/01/04 12yrs.2,00-3,60 602.663 72.192 530.471 18.629 S6w«r 1 &1 (Refl)137^64 10/01/04 12yTS.2,00-3.60 112.601 12.283 100,318 4.591 New Elementary School 10.140.000 10/15/98 19yis.3.90-5.75 2,776.000 245.480 2,530,520 64,889 Public Worics Garage SupplemenI 230,000 10/15«8 18yrs.3.90-5.75 115.100 15.100 100,000 2,690 Hart>or Dredging 75.000 10/15«8 12yrs.3.90-5.75 18,700 6.700 12,000 437 Sewer 1 &1 MWPAT 96-37 188,649 10/06/99 20yrs.123,310 6.481 2,555 114,274 6.169 New Elementary School Completion 2 244,500 12A)1/99 15yrs.3.75-5.25 105,000 15.000 90,000 4.864 Flood Control 260,000 12/01/99 15yrs.3.75-5.25 105,000 15.000 90.000 4,864 Hart»r Moorings 90.000 12/01/99 9yrs.3.75-5.25 10,000 10.000 243 1 Fire Trucks 360.000 12/01/00 8yrs.4.30-6.00 45,000 45.000 990 Hartwr Improvements 109,500 12/01/00 9yrs.4.3O-6.00 20,000 10.000 10.000 :665 Sewer 1 &1 80,000 01/15/02 15yrs.1 2.254.60 '20,000 5,000 15.000 j 715 Hagerty Property 255,000 01/15/02 lOyrs.i 2.2S4.10 :80,000 20,000 60.000 2,860 Cemetery Construction 750.000 01/15/02 9yrs.2.25^.10 225,000 75,000 150.000 7.650 School Planning 156,000 06/15/04 20yrs.i 3.00-5.00 115,000 10,000 105.000 5.025 ! i School Constnjction 16,720,000 06/15/04 20yrs.'3.00-5.0C 14,160,000 885,000 13.275.000 648.263 Uttle League Fields 184,600 06/15/04 13yrs.3.00-5.00 120,000 15.000 105.000 5.025 ' Departmental Equipment 793.000 06/15/04 lOyrs.3.00-4.00 365,000 65,000 300.000 '14.600 Library 650,000 06/15/04 17yrB.3.00-5.00 530.000 40,000 1 490.000 19.730 Police &Fire Station 950,000 06/15/04 14yrs.3.00-5.00 710,000 80.000 630.000 25.125 Central Sewer Plant 98.288 06/14/04 20yrs.3.00-5.00 75,000 1 5.000 70.000 3.413 James Brook Flooding 96.400 08/11/05 19yrs.3.50-4.75 85,000 5.000 80.000 3.315 1 Newtonville Drainage 100,000 08/1 1/05 18yrs.3.50-4.75 80,000 5.000 75,000 3.103 Library Roof 25.000 1 08/11/05 4yrs.3.50-4.75 10,000 5,000 5.000 263 Departmental Equipment 373,000 08/11/05 3.50-4.75 '145.000 105.000 40.000 3.238 Little Hartxjr Engineering 100.000 08/11/05 3yTs 3.50-4.75 30.000 30,000 i 525 1 King Street Land (CPC)400,000 08/11/05 17yrs.3.50-4.75 350,000 25,000 325.000 13.479 West Comer Culvert 25,000 08/11/05 3yrs.3.504.75 5,000 5.000 88 1 ! Sewer 1 &1 350,000 03/15/09 1 20yrs 2.25-5.00 350.000 350.000 . 1 Little Harbor Sewer 415,215 03/18/09 20yrs 2.00 415,215 415,215 _ Ambulance 160,000 03/15/09 5yrs.2.25-5.00 -160,000 160,000 _ Fire Vehicle 30,000 03/15/09 3yTs.2.25-5.00 -30,000 30.000 . Police Cruiser 29.000 03/15/09 3yrs.2.25-5.00 -29,000 1 29,000 . 1 I James Brook Culvert 450,000 03/15/09 18yrs 2.25-5.00 - i 450,000 1 450,000 - TOTALS -TAX LEVY FUNDED 21,659,823 i 1,434,215 1.975,577 ================ 2.555 21.115.906 879.007 99 DEBT STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR 2009 07/01/08 06/30/09 FY09 Project Amount Date of Interest Outstanding Principal Principal State Outstanding Interest of Issue Issue Term Rate Balance Additions Payment Assistance Balance Payment 1 Benemienl_and Tax Levy OWiiialions - Straits Pond Sewer 325,000 10/15«8 15yrs.3.90-5.75 150.500 22,780 127,720 3,517 Straits Pond Sewef MWPAT 96-33 1.930.900 12/09/98 20yrs.1.158.400 33,122 62,778 1,062,500 68.946 Straits Pond Sewer MWPAT 96-34 1.660.400 12A>9/98 20yrs.1.016,900 60,982 23,218 932,700 23,213 {Downtown Sewer MWPAT 97-38 840.500 12/09/98 20yrs.504.200 33,122 8,578 462,500 22,569 1 1 Downtown Sewer MWPAT 98-45 187.400 12/09/98 20yrs.112,400 6,662 2.638 103,100 5,031 Downtown Sewer MWPAT 98-55 261,700 12/09/98 20yrs.157.000 4,494 8,506 144,000 7,029 Downtown Sewer MWPAT 98-105 1.630.000 10/06/99 20yrs.1,078,772 53,642 22,269 1.002,861 54,149 Downtown Sewer MWPAT 98-106 1.625.000 10/06«9 20yTS.1.073.770 20,862 55,050 997.858 53,894 1 Straits Pond Sewer MWPAT 96-33A 1,866,327 11/01/00 20yTS.1,322,030 25.776 59,228 1,237,026 51.844 Straits Pond Sewer MWPAT 96-34A 2.072,061 11/01/00 20yrs.1.340,566 82,208 32,386 1,225,972 45,511 Straits Pond Sewer MWPAT 96-34A 506.247 11/01/00 20yrs.444.662 4.644 4,977 435,041 59,804 Downtown Sewer MWPAT 99-10 2.291.772 11/01/00 20yrs.1,622.359 78,560 26,008 1,517,791 64,608 Downtown Sewer MWPAT 99-1 1 2.301.583 11/01/00 20yT8.1.628.867 31.974 73,088 1.523.805 84.953 Downtown Sewer MWPAT 0(M)3 237.043 11/01/00 20yrs.168,194 8,086 2,678 157,430 8,794 Downtown Sewer MWPAT 0004 4.379.345 11/01/00 20yrs.3.100.651 60,698 139,014 2.900,939 161,690 Downtown Sewer 1.104,500 12rt)1/00 20yrs.4.30-6.00 700.176 53,800 646.376 33.681 Straits Pond Sewer 538.000 i2ni/oo 20yrs.4.30-6.00 339.824 26.200 313.624 14,225 Downtown Sewer 600.000 01/1 sn2 15yrs.2.25-4.60 360.000 40,000 320,000 14,545 ========================== 647 612 520 416 15 111 243 ============= 798,003 Water Treatment Plant 2,500.000 01/01/78 34yrs.5.00 292.000 73,000 219,000 14,600 995 104 36 200SystemRepairs1995-6 (Rell) Distribution System 900,000 10/15/98 19yrs.3.90-5.75 460.000 45.240 414,760 11,096 1.430.500 12A)1/99 15yts.3.75-5.25 640.000 100,000 540.000 29.425 2.410.000 12/01/00 20yrs.4.30-6.00 1.560.000 120.000 1,440,000 70.077 in nnn 80 000 3 635WortRt150.000 2.617.000 06I^2JM 20yrs.3.0O-50O 2.260,000 190.000 2,070,000 84.652 System Improvements 2.400.000 08rt)1/05 20yrs.3.50-4.75 2.235.000 55,000 2.180.000 109.512 3.000.000 08mi/05 20yTS 3.50-4.75 2,780.000 60,000 2,720,000 93.019 State Revolving Fund 04-07 1.371.260 02A)1/07 20yrs.2.00 1.317.179 57,559 1,259.620 25,768 State Revolving Fund 04-17 64.285 02fl)1/07 20yrs 2.00 61.750 2.698 59,052 1,208 9 ^^^nn 1 051 000 1,051,000 =============================================================== TOTALS -WATER REVENUE FUNDED 12.829,219 1,051,000 851,683 13,028,536 479,192 GRAND TOTAL 50,768.313 2,485,215 3,474,872 522,971 49.255,685 2,156,202 i 100 DEBT STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR 2009 07/01/08 06/30/09 FY09 Project Amount Date of Interest Outstanding Principal Principal State Outstanding Interest of Issue Issue Term Rate Balance Additions Payment Assistance Balance Payment ' TemDorarv Notes I i 1 Ctiapter 90 (SAN)100.000 210,929 100,000 210.929 4,436 PWED (SAN)50.000 50.000 1,223 Satellite Sewer Plant Study Sewer 100.000 60.000 100.000 60.000 1.099 Little Hartor Sewer Sewer 300.000 848.000 300.000 848.000 25,286 Utile Hartor Sewer -SRF Sewer 3.396.243 5.526.519 8.922,762 - Deep Run &Rust Way Sewer 100.000 98,000 100.000 98,000 1,756 Sewer 1 &1 Sewer 200.000 200.000 200.000 200,000 3.511 Cook Property General 184,310 35,000 184.310 35,000 2.800 Jerusalem Road Wall General 50,000 50,000 1 I Jerusalem Road Wall-SRF General 126,671 126.671 - James Lane Easement General 57.000 52,000 57.000 52.000 -712 Harbor Seawall General 600.000 540.000 600.000 540.000 32.249 Beechwood Sidewalk General 100.000 60.000 100.000 60.000 1.450 Drainage General 100.000 100.000 100.000 100.000 1.450 Drainage -SRF General 65.993 693.978 759.971 - Water System Water 17.040.000 16.835,000 17.040.000 16.835.000 457.416j Water System-SRF Water 4.146.125 2,902,717 7.048.842 ; TOTALS -TEMPORARY NOTES 26,539,671 28,338,814 18.931,310 35,947,175 533.388 26,539,671 28,338,814 18,931,310 35,947,175 533.388 AMOUNTS AUTHORIZED AND UNISSUE D Autti.Auth. Proiect Date Amount MBTA Wetlands 11/05/01 1 ,200.000 MBTA Wells 11/05/01 250.000 Water System Improvements 11/05/01 23,752 Water System Improvements 03/30/02 28.248 Sewer Planning 03/30/02 81.000 Streetscape 11/18/02 800.000 Cook Property 11/17/03 4.500.000 Water System Improvements 03/27/04 21.682.190 James Lane Easement 03/27/04 64.200 Seawall Repairs 12/06/04 600.000 Water System Improvements 12/06/04 2.000.000 Little Harbor Sewer 04/02/05 12.000.000 Water System Improvements 04/02/05 4.000.000 Deep Run Sewer 04/02/05 1.200.000 Sewer Planning 04/02/05 100.000 Beechwood Street Sidewalk 12/05/05 100.000 Sewer 1 &1 11/13/06 1.000.000 Little Harbor Sewer 03/31/07 2.000.000 Drainage 03/31/07 1 .000.000 Jemsalem Road Wall 11/17/08 270.000 Alumni Field 11/17/08 500.000 Departmental Equipment 03/28/09 537.000 Auttiorized &Unissued $53,936,390 101 WAGES SALARIES PAID CALENDER YEAR 2009 Last Name First Name Pnmarv Department Gross Pav QUILL MARYE Board of Assessors 72.096 KRUPCZAK DEBRAJ.Board of Assessors 50,052 WARNER ELLEN Board of Assessors 39,687 GRANVILLE MARYE.Board of Assessors 1,300 MILLER ELSA J.Board of Assessors 1,200 PATROLIA MICHAEL C.Board of Assessors 1,200 Department Total -$165,536 TRADD TARA Board of Health 59,076 GOODWIN MARYC.Board of Health 44,835 GODZIK JOSEPH R Board of Health 20.205 FITZSIMMONS JUDITH E.Board of Health 5,445 CAHILL CORINNE H.Board of Health 399 Department Total -$129,959 EGAN ROBERT M.Building/Land Use 80,923 PILCZAK JOANN Building/Land Use 53,744 NOONAN NANCY ANN Building/Land Use 43,074 HINDLEY DIANE M.Bullding/Land Use 28,953 Department Total -$206,694 SESTITO ANTHONY C Dept.of Public Works 76.859 SESTITO CARL A Dept.of Public Works 76,009 LIVINGSTON BOYD J Dept.of Public Works 68,641 SWANSON ANDREW W.Dept.of Public Works 65.093 EKBOM LEO A.Dept.of Public Works 60.097 GUARENTE CHARLES E.Dept.of Public Works 57,686 BLfTMAN KENNETH 8ARR Dept.of Public Works 55,896 THAYER JR KENNETH E.Dept.of Public Works 54,531 PIEPENBRINK ROBERT Dept.of Public Works 52,755 EDGETT PHILIP L.Dept.of Public Works 48,660 BAKER JR GRANVILLE C Dept of Public Works 48,140 MURRAY CHRISTOPHER Dept.of Public Works 46,620 MARSH HERBERT L Dept.of Public Works 45,413 SNOW MARYL.Dept.of Public Works 43,294 BROWN HERBERT L Dept.of Public Works 15,921 LANZILLOTTI AUSTEN K Dept.of Public Works 6815 Zappolo Nicholas M Dept.of Public Works 6,393 MCCORMACK ANDREW J Dept.of Public Works 5,241 GOFF ANN MARIE Dept.of Public Works 1.635 Department Total -$835,699 BARRETT CAROL A.Elder Affairs 39.804 ELWORTHY LINDA A Elder Affairs 25,356 HORSEFIELD MARTHA R Elder Affairs 23.574 SALERNO GERTRUDE Elder Affairs 22.030 BUCKLEY JOHN Elder Affairs 20.974 GRANDE CORALS Elder Affairs 19.954 Department Total -$151,692 ADAMS BRIAN Facilities 73,229 KELLY MARKH.Facilities 64.548 LINCOLN DEREK A.Facilities 60.975 EMANUELLO ANTHONY P.Facilities 44.933 RATTENBURY HENRY A Facilities 18,890 Department Total -$262,575 BUCKLEY JR.J.MICHAEL Finance 101,966 LITCHFIELD iUNDAM.Finance 66,263 MCCARTHY KATHLEEN E Finance 64.487 PARNELL SANDRA E Finance 53.231 HENDERSON JANEE.Finance 30.625 Department Total -$316,572 MAHONEY JR.FRANCIS X.Fire Department 102,716 SILVIA ROBERTO.Fire Department 100.836 BILODEAU PAULT.Fire Department 95,645 TRASK IMARKH.Fire Department 88.645 102 WAGES SALARIES PAID CALENDER YEAR 2009 Last Name First Name Pnmarv Deoartment Gross Pay PROTULIS ROBERT F.Fire Department 83,310 DOCKRAY JOHN J.Fire Department 83,022 RUNEY JAMES P.Fire Department 79.648 CURLEY JAMES F.Fire Department 77,013 HERNAN JOHN M.Fire Department 73,800 BEL^NGER RANDY P.Fire Department 73,128 MARTIN ROBERT Fire Department 71.049 FORDE ROBERT Fire Department 68,885 SMITH DANIEL Fire Department 68,688 DURETTE KEVIN J.Fire Department 68,152 CUNNINGHAM DANIEL Fire Department 67,606 PERGOLA JOSEPH M Fire Department 67.214 WENZLOW ERIC W.Fire Department 64,770 HICKEY JONATHAN M Fire Department 64,184 NADEAU ROBERT A Fire Department 61,770 MORRISON LAURA CHRIS Fire Department 61,459 HALL JAMES Fire Department 61,041 DONOVAN KEVIN D Fire Department 58,345 HALEY JOHNW Fire Department 55,745 MAYNARD STEVEN L.Fire Department 3.462 MCKAY THOMAS Fire Department 1.154 NORLIN ERICM Fire Department 123 1 Department Total -$1,701,408 i GIBBONS LORREN 8.Hartjormaster 50.261 O'MALLEY III THOMAS J Harbormaster 11.235 MACDONALD RYAN J Harbormaster 9.538 JOHNSON ROBERT A.Harbormaster 4,792 Department Total -$75,826 RAFFERTY JACQUELINE S Library 71,151 MOODY SHARON Library 53,132 COUGHLIN MARY E.Library 46,495 WALSH GAYLE Library 45,525 GAILUNAS PAUL J.Library 43,348 DWYER JANET Library 34,810 NORTON KRISTIN Library 27,235 WALSH LAURIE L.Library 24,242 OHRENBERGER MARJORIE Library 24,202 LONDERGAN MARY E.Library 8,449 LENGYEL BRIGID Library 4,590 NELSON BRONWYN Library 3,814 ISIHAFIA IKUKO Library 3,216 HILLMAN KATHRYN M Library 2,114 REEL MICHAEL C Library 848 KLEINZ JACQUELINE M Library 688 JENKS KAREN A Library 252 Department Total -$394,109 TREANOR JEFFREY Police Department 136,566 MCLEAN JAMES P.Police Department 115,585 OUIGLEY WILLIAM P.Police Department 112.107 HUSSEY JAMES Police Department 111,176 SMALL JOHN H.Police Department 101,886 REARDON PATRICK Police Department 98,948 CONTE JOHN C.Police Department 94,250 YANNIZZI FRANCIS P.Police Department 92,008 LENNON GREGORY J.Police Department 88,782 STEVERMAN REGEN Police Department 85,213 WILSON PAULM.Police Department 79,454 KENNEY PATRICK Police Department 78,998 HUNT GARRET A.Police Department 77,240 WILLIAMS DANIEL Police Department 76.829 TARANTINO CHRISTY J.Police Department 76.690 MATOS LISA M.Police Department 62.224 GRANT CHRISTOPHER Police Department 60,174 WIGMORE THOMAS W.Police Department 57,237 LOWERY PATRICIA A.Police Department 53,029 MCCARTHY KELLI Police Department 52,599 COGILL DAVID C.Police Department 51,915 DOUGLAS PATRICIA A.Police Department 50,908 DOYLE JENIFER J.Police Department 50,464 103 WAGES SALARIES PAID CALENDER YEAR 2009 Last Name First Name Pnmarv DeDartment Gross Pav STIVES JOHN J Police Department 47,496 NOONAN BRIAN W.Police Department 44.851 MCLAUGHLIN JAMES Police Department 40,792 FORD ANDREW J.Police Department 39,600 PEEBLES BRIAN M.Police Department 35,740 BROOKS COREY Police Department 35,536 HARTNETT GREGG T Police Department 31,848 REARDON TIMOTHY P Police Department 27,964 MALOUF FREDERICK G Police Department 24,927 BRIGHAM PAULB Police Department 18,627 MURPHY PAUL W.Police Department 15,029 CASAGRANDE ROBERT C.Police Department 12.306 MCGEE NANCY Police Department 9.846 RAPPOLD ROBERT Police Department 8,768 WHITTIER WILLIAM F Police Department 6,804 HENVEY CAROL Police Department 6,345 GILMARTIN JAMES A.Police Department 6,143 SAUNDERS SCOTT Police Department 5,733 GOYETTE TIMOTHY J Police Department 5.670 FIDROCKI WILLIAM Police Department 5,523 ADAMS KATHLEEN M.Police Department 5,515 O'ROURKE JOHN Police Department 5,460 SWEENEY ANDREW J Police Department 5,366 O'HARA MICHAEL Police Department 5,282 FAHEY SEANM Police Department 5,187 COSTA LOUIS C.Police Department 4,872 AHLSTEDT RICHARD Police Department 4.557 LUCAS MATTHEW J Police Department 4,137 FALL GREGORY Police Department 3.959 ACHILLE ROBERT Police Department 3.812 TALBOT KEVIN Police Department 3.749 BRESLIN DECLAN J Police Department 3.581 SALITURI JOELE Police Department 3.276 LOWRANCE RAWSON R Police Department 3.087 CONNEELY SEAN Police Department 3.024 SULLIVAN ROBERT Police Department 2.909 GREELEY THOMAS P Police Department 2.867 PERAINO MICHAEL J.Police Department 2.846 LEARY DANIEL S Police Department 2.814 GAETA SR THOMAS P Police Department 2.804 STEVERMAN ERIK 0.Police Department 2.678 ELMES STEPHEN R Police Department 2.604 PIERCE CHARLES J Police Department 2.520 DUFFEY JOSEPH P Police Department 2.431 SHEA DALEL Police Department 2,384 KENNEDY MARKP Police Department 2,352 MCISAAC JOHNF Police Department 2.289 SHEA GREGORY M.Police Department 2.142 TRACEY PHILIP E.Police Department 2.142 FARINA COREY M.Police Department 2.111 KELLEY SEANM Police Department 2.090 NOGUEIRA FRANK Police Department 2.079 NORRIS JOHN Police Department 2.048 OLSSON GLEN A Police Department 2,016 WALETKUS ALAN Police Department 1.827 BATES KENNETH H Police Department 1.775 GILMORE RICHARD M Police Department 1.764 CAVANAUGH SEANT.Police Department 1.712 PATTEN MATTHEW D Police Department 1,691 KARVELLIS JAMES A Police Department 1,565 STOCKBRIDGE JR ROBERT A Police Department 1.544 SULLIVAN JEREMIAH J Police Department 1,502 KELLY MICHAEL P Police Department 1.491 MENZ JAMES C Police Department 1.491 BUONAUGURIO PATRICK Police Department 1.481 CADIGAN THOMAS M.Police Department 1,470 PACING DAVID Police Department 1,470 DONNELLY RYANM Police Department 1,407 FARRELL THOMAS Police Department 1,407 KILROY JEFFERY Police Department 1,407 DENTREMONT JAMES Police Department 1,376 MAHONEY JONF.Police Department 1,344 SIMMONS TIMOTHY G Police Department 1,344 GIBBONS EDWARD F Police Department 1.302 TRIEU BRUCE C Police Department 1.292 104 WAGES SALARIES PAID CALENDER YEAR 2009 Last Name First Name Primary Department Gross Pay 1 GREENE JAMES Police Department 1 197 CARTHAS JR ARTHUR P Police Department 1 134 SULLIVAN JAMES M Police Department 1 134 WASH RICKY Police Department 1 134 LEUCHTE JOHNC Police Department 1 124 BRENNAN MICHAEL Police Department 1 113 HARRISON JEFF Police Department 1 071 MAHONEY BRIAN P Police Department 1 071 MCADAMS DARREN Police Department 1 071 SIMONELU ROLAND D Police Department 1 071 FRANCIS DANIEL G Police Department 1 050 KLIER CHRISTOPHER Police Department 1 040 SMITH MARKE Police Department 1 040 CHEN JIMMY J Police Department 1 029 ALLISON DONALD F Police Department 1 008 PEPDJONOVIC TOM Police Department 987 CHURCH DANNY D Police Department 956 RICE ROBERT Police Department 903 BAILEY DOUGLAS Police Department 882 LEVINE DAVID M.Police Department 872 FLAHERTY MICHAEL J Police Department 851 CHIN BENNETT Police Department 840 GAETA JR.THOMAS P Police Department 798 JACKSON PAULD Police Department 798 WILBUR KEITH A Police Department 798 BINA ROBERT E Police Department 767 COLETTI DAVID F Police Department 767 GRAZIOSO JOHN PAUL Police Department 735 FLANAGAN JAMES P Police Department 704 FORD THOMAS Police Department 704 FORD THOMAS W Police Department 704 HAMACHER MARK Police Department 704 LENCKI JAMES Police Department 704 BULMAN JAMES Police Department 693 FOLAN PATRICK Police Department 672 MACISAAC JASON S Police Department 672 MILLER MATTHEW J Police Department 672 SHALNO STEVEN Police Department 672 WYMAN CHRISTOPHER Police Department 672 BAGLEY EDWARD Police Department 662 GUARENTE DANIEL Police Department 630 FICARRA SCOTT Police Department 536 MCINNIS GERALD Police Department 525 DUNN DANIEL A Police Department 504 HOCKNEY MATTHEW W.Police Department 504 RYAN JOHN Police Department 504 FOLEY PAULE Police Department 494 BRABAZON WILLIAM Police Department 462 SWEETLAND ROBERT T Police Department 462 WEEKS DAVID Police Department 454 DELAHOYTE PAULF Police Department 431 CASSIDY JR JAMES A Police Department 399 GRAZIOSO JOHNM Police Department 399 MENZ JOHNR Police Department 399 SILCOX JAMES L Police Department 399 DESROCHE STEPHEN P Police Department 368 MALONEY DENNIS M.Police Department 368 SULLIVAN MICHAEL J.Police Department 368 WOOD KENNETH F Police Department 368 COYLE ALFRED Police Department 357 AIGUIER BRIAN E.Police Department 336 CLARK ROBERT W Police Department 336 CLEARY STEPHEN F Police Department 336 COOPER DAVID T Police Department 336 COPPENS LEO J Police Department 336 EMMOTT PHILIP Police Department 336 HANCOCK EDWARD Police Department 336 HOLLAND PAUL Police Department 336 KELLEY ROBERT F Police Department 336 336KRUKONISHOLLYCPoliceDepartment LAMBERT LAUREN J Police Department 336 MCDONNELL TERENCE Police Department 336 MCGOVERN JOHNM Police Department 336 MCGOWAN JOHNR Police Department 336 PEARSON ROBERT Police Department 336 105 WAGES SALARIES PAID CALENDER YEAR 2009 Last Name First Name Pnmarv Deoartment Gross Pav TAPPER RICHARD S Police Department 336 RICE TAMI Police Department 210 O'REILLY JOSEPH Police Department 189 BRENNAN MARKF Police Department 168 BURGIO STEPHEN M Police Department 168 CANNY DAVID Police Department 168 CLAUSS DAVID F Police Department 168 CORSON III KENNETH R.Police Department 168 GLENNON SEANM Police Department 168 MACDONALD RICHARD Police Department 168 MURRAY MICHAEL S Police Department 168 PARKER MICHAEL R Police Department 168 SMEY PETER Police Department 168 TOBIN KEVIN G Police Department 168 WELLS JAMES J Police Department 168 Department Total -$2,488,658 CARROLL JAMES Recreation 65,668 BARRA MICHAEL J Recreation 22,239 WORLEY JOHN M.Recreation 9,592 EQUI MARTHA A.Recreation 6,840 MCDONALD PAULINA A Recreation 5,031 CURTIN MICHAEL E Recreation 3.204 ETHIER PATRICIA Recreation 2,943 CORCORAN BLAIR Recreation 2,640 KENNEDY BRIAN Recreation 2,454 OCONNELL MATT Recreation 2,420 CONWAY COLIN Recreation 2.339 MCLELLAN RYAN Recreation 2.284 ALLEN LAUREN Recreation 2.235 SMITH GORDON R Recreation 2.232 BIAGINI ANDREA L Recreation 2.226 STURINO JOHN Recreation 2.198 SULLIVAN PATRICK Recreation 2.008 GOODWIN MARGARET Recreation 1,890 MARTIN DANIEL Recreation 1.298 GALLAGHER MOLLY K Recreation 1,236 THOMPSON AMANDA Recreation 1.230 LANDON OWEN Recreation 1,170 WISE ELLEN Recreation 1,170 LANDON CHARLOTTE D Recreation 825 LANDON ELIZABETH Recreation 825 CARBONE WILLIAM C.Recreation 216 Department Total -$148,410 WALSH DEMISE School Department 160.087 CISNEROS KENNETH R.School Department 119.081 ANTOLINI JOEL School Department 113,005 MCGRAIL PATRICIA School Department 106,995 GILL MICHAEL PATR School Department 103,956 DEGENNARO DAVID School Department 99,208 SHEEHAN JANET School Department 96.594 DECHIARA JENNIFER School Department 96,084 MRZYGLOD NANCY School Department 95.779 KURKER KIMM School Department 94,144 DUFFY MAUREEN M School Department 92,362 THOMAE ANNM.School Department 92,036 GORDON CYNTHIA B.School Department 91,393 SWEENEY TORIN School Department 89,645 HORIGAN SUSAN M.School Department 88,945 FORD RONALD J.School Department 88.440 AFANASIW PETER School Department 88,242 GALLOTTA ALANR.School Department 87,836 CISNEROS ELIZABETH A School Department 87,555 HENRY DEBORAH A.School Department 87,367 CONROY THERESA School Department 87.071 KENNY LYNNE School Department 87.021 GIBSON BARBARA A School Department 86,765 CRIMMINS CAROLYN L.School Department 86,291 DYKAS KEVIN P.School Department 85,701 YESS DENISE ANNE 'School Department 85,293 WOMERSLEY KATHLEEN School Department 85,136 CORKHUM SUZI Y.School Department 84.486 106 WAGES SALARIES PAID CALENDER YEAR 2009 Last Name Fjrst Name Pnmarv DeDartment Gross Pav COOK LAUREN M.School Department 84.031 SANDLER KERRI L School Department 83.543 GIBSON COLLEEN E.School Department 83,448 SULLIVAN VICTORIA School Department 83.343 LEE MARGARET School Department 83.277 JORDAN KATHLEEN A.School Department 83,180 BRINDLEY PENELOPE A.School Department 82.973 BEAL DEBORAH G.School Department 82,883 JORDAN MARGARET School Department 82,515 MINGELS BRADLEY T School Department 81 ,820 WELCH MICHAEL R.School Department 81.365 MARKS BRYAN E School Department 81.328 BARBIERI DIANE M School Department 81.286 WOOLEY STEPHANIE E.School Department 78.322 MCGRATH ELIZABETH M.School Department 77.506 RITTS JUDITH A School Department 76.460 BIAGINI STEVEN School Department 76.128 OWENS-RIGBY ELIZABETH R School Department 76.124 WILLIS JAMES School Department 75.876 KEATING LAURA R.School Department 75.692 HANSON JEANNE B.School Department 75.488 BERRY MAUREEN M.School Department 75,315 BERKOWITZ NINA B.School Department 75,164 SYLVA CAROLE L.School Department 75,153 JONES DANIEL C.School Department 75,128 HIGGINS JOYL School Department 74,836 WINTER LAUREN M School Department 74.777 BUCKLEY JR JOHNC School Department 74.498 JOHNSTON KARIN School Department 74.354 LAFOUNTAIN ALLEN W.School Department 74.344 SUGRUE LISAV School Department 74.212 SWARTZ L^URAC.School Department 73.420 MORRISSEY PATRICIA A School Department 72.941 DIMINNIE LESLIE School Department 72.940 BROOKS KATHRYN A School Department 72.354 SULLIVAN ALLISON B.School Department 71.656 TRITTO STEPHANIE T.School Department 71.443 WEYDT MICHAEL School Department 70.062 PALMIERI VINCENT School Department 69.677 ROHRER EILEEN School Department 69.158 DUGAN MARY P.School Department 69.135 PARRELL ERICA K School Department 67.855 BLIDNER ARON School Department 67.240 GIULIANO LAURA School Department 67.054 DEWAAL JULIA P.School Department 66.884 SULC JENNIFER W School Department 66.346 MCTIGUE JOAN School Department 65,616 WANDS JOHN School Department 65,166 TUSCHER ROBERT School Department 65,122 CLA^RK JENNIFER A.School Department 64,989 BERMAN ANN School Department 64.685 NELLIGAN CATHERINE School Department 64.105 FOLEY KERRI ANN School Department 63.998 PORTER ANNE LESLIE School Department 63.861 MCPHILLIPS JENNIFER A School Department 61.535 CAPOBIANCO KRISTIE E School Department 61 ,400 YUROF KELLI School Department 61,240 LEVY ROBERT School Department 61 ,226 ERLANDSEN ROBERT J.School Department 60,116 WHALEN MEREDITH School Department 60.039 HOGAN MICHAEL School Department 58,892 GIBBONS EMILY F.School Department 58.680 MORIARTY STEPHANIE C.School Department 58.521 MCINNIS KAREN E School Department 58.419 LEWIS ARNA School Department 58.030 GRADY BETHS School Department 58.001 BEAUDRY KAYNE M.School Department 57,750 NOBLE STEPHANIE School Department 57,644 FISH WILLIAM School Department 57,442 MCCABE JASON D School Department 56,675 WELCH SUSAN N School Department 56,549 MCDAVITT KAREN E School Department 56,522 GOLDSTEIN CHERIEA School Department 56,463 HATHAWAY DEBORAH M School Department 56,200 OGDEN ELIZABETH A.School Department 55.925 107 WAGES SALARIES PAID CALENDER YEAR 2009 Last Name First Name Pnmarv Deoartment Gross Pav BOTTI CHRISTINA A School Department 55,398 O'HARA MEGHAN School Department 55,210 CALLAHAN JEANL.School Department 55,066 VINTON DAVID S School Department 54,529 JOYCE MICHELLE School Department 53,818 GITTENS-CARLE ALEISA M.School Department 53,478 KELLEY JILLL School Department 53,134 AMERO ERICF School Department 53,121 FORTIN JONATHAN T.School Department 52,895 GIBBS KAREN School Department 52,404 PENWELL KATHRYN R School Department 52,340 SULLIVAN-SANGE KATHLEEN School Department 51.160 GILL LINDA School Department 50,893 JONES THOMAS W.School Department 50,859 MESSINA DENISE C School Department 50,792 SMITH MARGARET L.School Department 50,048 QUEENAN CAROLYN E.School Department 49,612 STRUZZIERY LAURA A School Department 49,412 KING JR JOSEPH W School Department 49,182 KOTTER JEFFREY School Department 48,699 MOSHER MICHELE S School Department 47,707 MCNAMARA PAMELA J.School Department 47,497 HOLLAND MARGARET School Department 47,208 FLAHERTY STEPHEN M School Department 47,107 PESCATORE JANE School Department 47,077 HANNON PETER H School Department 46,611 LEWIS MICHAEL A School Department 46,253 MURPHY KAREN School Department 46,099 HOLLAND THEODORE L.School Department 45,735 THOMAS JANEV School Department 45,190 DANIELSON JOHN School Department 44,843 ALBANESE PAULA M School Department 44,834 HATHON ROSEM School Department 43,764 COLLINS JUDITH School Department 43,590 WILKINSON MOLLY E School Department 43,538 GALLAGHER ASA School Department 42,803 FIGUEIREDO JUDITH A School Department 41.969 LEAHY DENISE M.School Department 41,547 GREGORY JANE E.School Department 40.622 BLUESTEIN NANCY A School Department 39.991 MARAT MARY School Department 39.704 DICKSON KELLY B.School Department 39.052 COSMAN SUSAN School Department 38.784 STROINEY RUSSE SALLY School Department 37,698 TALVITIE-SIPLE JUNE School Department 36,376 DEMAS LOUISE L School Department 36,376 DONOGHUE DONNA M School Department 36.330 MEADE JONI School Department 36.152 DISABATINO JENNIFER A School Department 36.146 MCALARNEY KATE School Department 36,070 HILL CHARLOTTE School Department 35,412 CLAASSEN MICHELLE School Department 33,632 MARKS LAURA School Department 33,372 DOW DAMA E.School Department 32,300 KENNY BRANDON P School Department 30.861 GROSSMAN CHRISTINA School Department 30.370 SIMMONS LISA School Department 29.742 ZAPPOLO SANDRA L.School Department 29.690 FOLEY JOSEPH School Department 28,720 MARTIN APRIL A.School Department 28,295 LILLE REBECCA A School Department 27,051 CANZATER BEATRICE School Department 26,750 MONTGOMERY JENNY M.School Department 26,636 MONTEIRO JENNIFER School Department 25.316 HALEY VALERIE A.School Department 25,029 MEEHAN JANET School Department 24,583 CREIGHTON NANCY F.School Department 24,419 STILLMAN MARGARET M School Department 23,853 LEMANSKI ALLISON M School Department 23,809 O'BRIEN CASSANDRA G School Department 22.948 POLLARD ^KIMBERLY N School Department 22.824 R.-GRIFFITHS 1 GRACE M.School Department 22.437 SADLER [SUSAN M.School Department 22.093 MACDONALD SARAH M School Department 22,065 SULLIVAN MARYELLEN School Department 21,772 108 WAGES SALARIES PAID CALENDER YEAR 2009 Last Name First Name Pnmarv DsDartment Gross Pav CROWLEY JEROME F School Department 21.731 ONEILIII THOMAS J School Department 20,499 WOLLAM FIACHEL N School Department 20,186 KURTZ JACQUELINE School Department 19,978 DAVIS JOSEPH G School Department 19,967 WILD LINDA S.School Department 19,169 SEPPALA LIANE L.School Department 19,113 SALERNO HEIDI C.School Department 19,108 SMITH PEARL F School Department 19,073 CLAY VIRGINIA E,School Department 19,047 ANDRUS JOAN B.School Department 19.001 DAVIS AMY School Department 19.001 AYER ALISON G.School Department 19.001 REGAN BRENDA W.School Department 19.001 SHANNON DEBORAH M.School Department 19,001 LEHR JOANNE School Department 18.937 FABIAN KATHERINE School Department 18.936 CARMODY ANN-MARIE A School Department 18,753 FIGUIEREDO JOHN School Department 18.707 DEGENNARO ALLISON School Department 18.605 BAUM ROBERT W.School Department 18.454 MCELHINNEY COLLETTE School Department 17.642 RIPATRAZONE JOANNE M.School Department 17.513 SABO JEAN School Department 17.014 FARRELL CAROLYN School Department 16,909 LOW SAMANTHA J School Department 16,838 MAGNER ROMINAV School Department 16,638 ROCHE AMELIA S School Department 16,441 MCELGUNN MAUREEN G School Department 16.256 MCLAUGHLIN JOANM School Department 15.966 CROUGH SANDRA School Department 15.521 HALL JONATHAN T School Department 15.177 LEWIS MARGARET School Department 14.932 BULKLEY BEVERLY E School Department 14.735 BROWN PETER A School Department 14.183 MALONE EMILY School Department 13.645 RIDGE EILEEN School Department 12.920 MCDONALD MARYE School Department 12.816 QUINLAN-MARCEL ERIN J School Department 12.546 RHODES KATHLEEN E.School Department 12.259 OUELLETTE ANNE School Department 12.181 PORRO COSMO School Department 12,118 MAFERA BENJAMIN N School Department 1 1 ,863 SHERIDAN M.ELIZABETH School Department 11,710 DONATO MARIA 1.School Department 1 1 ,427 CLIFFORD DIANE School Department 11.310 GRANDE LUCIA G.School Department 1 1 .304 CURTIN MICHELE L School Department 11.238 MORDE MATTHEW R School Department 10.586 CALABRIA MARIA School Department 10.088 D'ELIA JOANNE School Department 10.060 HENEGHAN BETH A School Department 10.005 MARASCIO JOSEPHINE School Department 9.727 PETROWSKI LYNN A School Department 9,715 RYAN SUSAN M.School Department 9,674 SNOW DOROTHY B.School Department 9,402 LEARY EDWARD J.School Department 9.400 BANAHAN JEAN A School Department 9,384 SPADEA MARIA School Department 9,383 TRUGLIA SILVANA School Department 9,235 CARLO-EYMER SELENE School Department 8,862 MONACO LYNN B.School Department 8.401 SCHMITT JUDITH School Department 8.000 MILLER LILIANE School Department 7,857 WILFAND WENDY School Department 7,170 MIRARCHI KATHLEEN School Department 6.972 CZAJAK PATRICIA School Department 6.880 NOLAN CAROLINE E School Department 6.508 WELLS SUSAN G School Department 6.508 LEVANGIE JOHN A.School Department 6.193 RUGGIERO GEORGE H School Department 6.193 TAM NICHOLAS School Department 5.982 LEHR REBECCA M School Department 5.749 O'CONNELL BERNADETTE School Department 5,571 GF?AVES JOHN School Department 5,422 109 WAGES SALARIES PAID CALENDER YEAR 2009 Last Name First Name Pnmarv Department Gross Pav WALSH ROBERT School Department 5,419 EDWARD WILLIAM K School Department 5,193 BARNARD CLAIR J School Department 5,180 CURRAN CHARLES School Department 4,885 CURRAN SHANNON K School Department 4,885 SPOFFORD ROBERT B School Department 4,885 PATTISON BRIAN J.School Department 4,722 VENTRESCA THOMAS School Department 4,722 KING DONE School Department 4,160 NEDROW RUTH School Department 4,110 WEINTRAUB JANEB School Department 3.910 PELLETIER ELIZABETH School Department 3,902 LEWIS MATTHEW School Department 3,870 FOHR DORENE A School Department 3,840 OFSTHUN RYANR School Department 3,790 LYNCH-RAFFA SUSAN F School Department 3.702 JONES CHRISTINE B School Department 3,390 BUCKLEY PETER School Department 3,364 HILL BRIAN School Department 3,342 MEEHAN SARAG.School Department 3.342 DUGGAN JOHNF School Department 3,281 TAGGART CHRISTINE School Department 3.281 CALLANAN ELIZABETH A School Department 3,215 NEEDHAM JR PAULW School Department 3.215 ROBINSON DAVID J School Department 3.215 ROMAN ANTHONY School Department 3.215 MCKENNA CHRISTOPHER School Department 3.179 FEGREUS JANEM.School Department 3.158 MAREE AMY School Department 3,073 WOOD JO-ELLEN S School Department 2,843 PESTONE NICKT School Department 2,830 O'KANE MARGARET M School Department 2,760 PICOZZI TAFJA School Department 2,720 FLYNN LISA School Department 2,720 CARSTOIU LISA A School Department 2,713 CRONIN BASIL School Department 2,584 LAWLESS RICHARD F School Department 2,584 BARBUTO MARIANNA School Department 2.174 COX JUDITH L School Department 2.113 BAUMER COURTNEY A School Department 2.110 BURGESS LACHLAN C School Department 2.073 DAVENPORT SAUYB School Department 1.975 THOMS NORMAN School Department 1.916 ELY FLORENCE School Department 1.910 WALSH ROBERT School Department 1.882 JACOBUCCI EILEEN C.School Department 1.845 DOOLEY LISA ANN School Department 1.820 SLATER KATHRYN A School Department 1,790 SMITH RACHEL W School Department 1,736 GRUDINSKAS ANNAC School Department 1.670 MORAN DOUGLAS C School Department 1.630 PALMER JENNIFER School Department 1.607 FORD CORINNA M School Department 1.607 CICIOTTE CAROL School Department 1,590 CLIFFORD COLEMAN P School Department 1.568 BLACKINTON MARY School Department 1,515 GIBBS KASSANDRA School Department 1,484 ASTINO JEANNE School Department 1,460 FLIBOTTE THOMAS J School Department 1,393 DEWAAL JOHN School Department 1.380 MCMANUS ERIN School Department 1.360 CORCORAN ASHLEY R School Department 1,310 OAKLEY CATLIN School Department 1.230 RICHARDSON COLLEEN School Department 1,220 MORGAN DONNA School Department 1.115 DICKSON DEVON C School Department 1,005 LEGRO DIANNE H School Department 985 MARTINI KRISTINE G School Department 910 JOHNSTON HEATHER School Department 900 MULLEN DOROTHY School Department 900 O'CALLAGHAN STASHA School Department 863 FIACCUIA KAREN A School Department 860 TARPEY LORF5AINE C School Department 835 GLEDHILL EDWARD B School Department 830 MALONEY JUNE A School Department 825 110 WAGES SALARIES PAID CALENDER YEAR 2009 Last Name First Name Primarv Deoartment Gross Pav ARDIZZONI RUTHANN School Department 787 DURKIN NANCY E School Department 787 HOBSON DEIRDRE M School Department 600 DOCKRAY HEATHER M School Department 563 FLIBOTTE MARK School Department 546 OFFERMAN LISA School Department 480 GILL KELLY School Department 450 GOODWIN DELORES L School Department 450 KAMP SUSAN School Department 400 ROSS STAC IE A School Department 375 SCEERY HELENE School Department 375 GERBIS JENNIFER F ISchool Department 300 MAGNUSSEN DAVID R School Department 300 MEADE JESSE School Department 300 STAVIS JUDITH Z School Department 300 SVENNING MARY ANN C School Department 300 M ALONE SARAH School Department 263 LOVALLO CHRISTINE M School Department 150 GILDEA KELLI A School Department 80 DRISCOLL MICHAEL P School Department 75 GROSSMAN LINDSAY R School Department 75 MASTROMARINO MARY E.School Department 75 NOTTAGE SARAH E School Department 75 SHEA STEPHEN P School Department 75 WATERS KATHERINE School Department 75 Department Total -$12,082,717 GRIFFIN WILLIAM Selectmen's Office 131,843 OFIAM JENNIFER B 1 Selectmen's Office 57,245 CARISTI-MACDON MARIE F Selectmen's Office 21,017 CARLSON PAUL Selectmen's Office 1,375 CARR EDWIN 1 Selectmen's Office 1,125 DORMITZER FJALPH Selectmen's Office 1,000 KOED FRED Selectmen's Office 1,000 QUIGLEY KAREN M Selectmen's Office 500 WADSWORTH DAVID H Selectmen's Office 600 PATTISON PAUL Selectmen's Office 500 LEHR JR ARTHUR L Selectmen's Office 350 Department Total -$216,555 DOUGLAS MARION L.Town Clerk 65,677 ST.PIERRE CAROL L.Town Clerk 51,769 FORD EDYTHE Town Clerk 326 CHARLES MARGARET R.Town Clerk 326 VOLUNGIS JUDITH P.iTown Clerk 326 Department Total -$118,424 i i 1 111 RECONCILIATION OF TOWN CASH ACCOUNTS JUNE 30,2009 Balance in Treasury July 1,2008 $11,602,557 Receipts 78,800,966 Disbursements (78,851,329) Balance in Town Treasury June 30,2009 $11,5 52,194 Cash on Hand Bank of America Bank of Canton Eastern Bank East Bridgewater Savings -Trust Funds Hingham Institute For Savings Hingham Institute For Savings -Trust Funds Massachusetts Municipal Depository Trust Mellon Bank Nyes Ledge -Trust Fxond Pilgrim Bank Pilgrim Bank -Trust Funds Rockland Trust Rockland Trust -Trust Funds Vanguard Group -Trust Funds Total Funds in Town Custody $11,552,194 150 124,,317 404,,062 58,,168 568,,052 3 ,197,,067 1 ,154,,293 518,,366 96,,106 2 ,197,,668 1 ,269,,368 102,,395 981,,141 881,,041 112 1 1 REPORT OF THE COLLECTOR 1 Fiscal Year 2009 Balance Ending | Forward Committed Abated Refunds Receipts Liened /Adj.Balance | i 1 ] Real Estate Taxes -^ Levy of 2009 26,273,156 81,116 99,607 25,819,027 166,107 $306,513 Levy of 2008 451,227 3,150 41,316 393,866 95,059 $468 1 Total Real Estate Taxes $451,227 $26,273,156 $84,266 $140,923 $26,212,893 $261,166 S306,98l| Personal Property Taxes - Levy of 2009 193,622 1,181 1,188 191,310 $2,319 Levy of 2008 3,278 1,059 1,084 1,869 $1,434 Levy of 2007 303 49 i $254 Levy of 2006 954 $954 Levy of 2005 547 $547 Levy of 2004 3,094 1,063 1,063 $3,094 Levy of 2003 664 $664 Levy of 2002 680 $680 Prior Years 3,590 $3,590 1 Total Personal Property Taxes S13,110 $193,622 $3,303 $3,335 $193,228 $0 $13,536| 1 i 1 Other Property Taxes -sol Deferred Property Taxes 551,447 85,056 $636,503 Tax Liens /Tax Title 192,148 115,029 85,451 $221,726 Tax Foreclosures /Possessions 89,695 $89,695 Community Preservation Surcharge 354,475 3,681 713 346,454 1,132 $3,921 ' 1 Total Other Property Taxes $1,187,765 $200,085 $3,681 $713 $431,905 $1,132 $951,845 Excise Taxes -SO Motor Vehicle 2009 986,178 16,729 7,072 954,613 i $21,908| Motor Vehicle 2008 61,596 163,261 28,625 28,127 206,996 $17,363 Motor Vehicle 2007 21,056 2,047 4,021 3,451 13,977 $8,556 Motor Vehicle 2006 7,255 367 111 2,017 $4,982 Motor Vehicle 2005 4,125 774 $3,351 Motor Vehicle 2004 3,250 155 $3,095 Motor Vehicle 2003 3,823 1 i $3,823 Motor Vehicle 2002 2,797 !!$2,797 Motor Vehicle (Prior Years)11,692 137 $11,555 Boat Excise (Ail Years)9,591 18,874 1,128 20 17,428 $9,929 {1 Total Excise Taxes $125,185 $1,170,360 $50,870 $38,781 $1,196,097 $0 S87,359| i i Departmental Charges - i i Water Use Charges 233,438 2,691,818 45,179 3,112 2,527,941 114,456 $240,792 Water Liens 5,203 127,908 123,390 1,297 $8,424 Sewer -Central District 85,749 727,053 3,797 662,499 37,978 $108,528 Sewer -North District 21,319 298,404 23,162 -490 250,167 11,571 $34,333 Sewer Liens 2,022 56,360 51,264!$7,118 Moorings Fees 51,417 873 50,544|SO Ambulance Fees 387,840 441,184 251,365 5,440 416,3731 $166,726 Drainage Betterments 77,378 i 5,511 $71,867 Unapportioned Betterments 4,284,059 56,315 $4,227,744 Apportioned Betterments 5,673 414,126 303 410,191 1,835 $8,076 Committed Interest 1,117 46,623 36 46,436 245 $1,095 j Total Departmental Charges $5,103,798 $4,854,893 $324,376 $8,401 $4,600,631 $167,382 $4,874,703 113 2009 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 2009 was $26,466,778.19 representing 68%of the $38,989,288.19 budget.The residential share of the levy is 93%,while commercial,industrial,and personal property account for 7%. It is the responsibility of the Assessors'Office to establish fair market value for all properties in the Town of Cohasset.During Fiscal Year 2009,the Assessors'Office staff conducted an analysis of all arms-length sales that occurred in the town during calendar year 2007,reported sales trends in the real estate market,and applied interim adjustments.The Department of Revenue certified the values for Fiscal Year 2009.The total valuation of the town was $2,455,174,229 with a certified uniform tax rate of $10.78 per thousand dollars of assessment. In addition,the Assessors'Office is responsible for the assessment and commitment of motor vehicle excise and boat excise,betterment assessments,and the collection of new growth based on building construction.During 2009,the staff conducted field inspections or review of all building permits in the Town of Cohasset. The Board of Assessors would like to acknowledge Deputy Assessor,Mary Quill,Assistant Assessor,Debra Krupczak and Administrative Assistant,Ellen Warner for their professionalism throughout the year. Respectfully submitted, Mary E.Granville,Chairperson Michael C.Patrolia,Clerk Elsa J.Miller,Member 114 2009 Board of Health Annual Report The Board re-organized in April of 2009.Peggy S.Chapman,APRN,BC remained as Chairperson,with Stephen N.Bobo remained in the Clerl<position and Robin M.Lawrence,DDS as member.Joseph R.Godzik,VMD remains the Health Agent on a part-time basis and Tara N. Tradd,Health Inspector/Office Manager.Mary Goodwin,RN as public health nurse and Judy Fitzsimmons,RN who assists the Town's Public Health Nurse. Stephen N.Bobo continues to work on the Brain Fitness Program.Brain plasticity is a new field of neuroscience.The software program offers services to improve everything from reading skills to improved driving for elders.The Paul Pratt Library,through a grant has installed the computerized brain fitness exercise software on the library's many laptops for anyone's use. Students at the Center for Student Coastal Research (CSCR)continued to monitor water quality in Cohasset Harbor and the surrounding area.Enterococci bacteria levels continue to be high especially in the area of the so-called "Parker Avenue Cut".The US Environmental Protection Agency concluded their water quality investigation of Cohasset Harbor and rendered a report which is available in the Board of Health Office. The Board continues to monitor water quality at the beaches around town and in Cohasset Harbor.Samples are collected weekly from mid-June to Labor Day at Bassing Beach,Cohasset Harbor at the Yacht Club,Sandy Cove,Sandy Beach,Black Rock Beach and Little Harbor near Cunningham Bridge.This year Health Inspector Tradd was assisted by CSCR Students Tara Goodwin;Carolyn Collins;Ashley Howard;Michelle Berube;and Logan Pratt.The students ran split lab samples of the Beach waters all season long.Lab results were outstanding in comparison to G&L Laboratory's results.A big thank you to the girls for helping protect the Public Health.There were many beach closures during the bathing season many of which were due to heavy rain and ocean storms. Emergency Preparedness continued to be high on the Board's agenda.Pandemic influenza planning continues.This year's focus is on HlNl Pandemic planning and administration of the HlNl vaccine.The Board of Health is surveying and upgrading their communication needs to ensure continuity in a time of an emergency.The Emergency Dispensing Site (EDS)Plan is completed and is in the process of being reviewed and updated.The Board also hosted an Emergency Preparedness training session in May for the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) members in Region 4B there were many who participated.The Board continues to recruit for the MRC.Persons who have no medical training are needed for support roles.Applications for both medical and support staff are available at the Board of Health Office or the town website www.townofcohasset.org . 115 The annual Health Fair was held at the Second Congregational Church on September 29,2009. Over 65 residents participated.Free screenings for PSA,cholesterol (total and HDL)blood glucose,bone density,oral cancer,glaucoma,skin cancer were offered as well as nutrition, mental health evaluations and bike and car seat safety promotions.New this year was representatives from Boston Medical Center with a concussion awareness program.Enhanced 911 and Home Modification Loan Program offered through the Mass Rehab Commission. Two Flu clinics for senior citizens and high risk adults were held at the Town Hall,as well as a town wide flu clinic including children over the age of nine.Clinics were also held at Harborview Housing and Sunrise Assisted Living Center.To date,700 doses of flu vaccine have been administered. HlNl flu clinics were held at the Cohasset Middle/High School with a total of 340 doses of vaccine administered to students and staff. A town wide campaign was begun with the goal of educating the public about the new novel HlNl virus and caring for people with the flu.Ongoing outreach visits were made to Carriage House Nursery School,Community Center Nursing School,and the Brown Bear Daycare Center. Presentations were made to the Cohasset Rotary Club and the Cohasset Chamber of Commerce as well as participation in Cohasset Days.Close collaboration with the Cohasset Middle/High School took place in planning and implementing school based flu clinics. The Board supported Jim Hamilton and the many students of Cohasset High who organized and volunteered for the annul Earth Day Cleanup.The turnout was a huge success.Tara Tradd is the coordinator of the Adopt of a Street Program.Nine areas in town have been adopted by various groups.This new environmental program is a partnership between the Town of Cohasset and community minded businesses,organizations and citizens.By working together we can continue to provide a beautiful environment for all of us.This program will also educate and encourage people to stop littering and take pride in their community.To become part of this new and exciting program contact Tara Tradd at:tarat@townofcohasset.org . The Board of Health lost its Tobacco Control Grant due to cuts at the State House.The Board will be focusing on how to continue inspections on Tobacco Sales to Minors;and the Retail of Tobacco Products. The Board will continue to be responsive to issues of public health,like the windmill installation to assure that compliance with environmental and public health regulations are being met. Water quality will be the principle focus. The Board thanks all its volunteers who assist with programs and clinics.Much is accomplished through your continuous efforts. The Board is grateful to all who assist with programs and clinics through volunteer efforts and monetary donations throughout the year. 116 Nursing Services Provided in 2009 Keep Well Clinics 201 Adult Immunization 1000+ Diabetic /Cholesterol Screening 60 Health Fair Participants 65+ PSA Testing 20 Communicable Disease Follow Up 6 Home Nursing Visits 190 Office Nursing Visits 1090 Total Nursing Visits 1280 The Board received the following revenue during 2009: Licenses and Permits:$16,685.00 Witnessing Percolation Testing:$2,320.00 Disposal System Construction Permit:$2,870.00 Other:$18,075.00 PHN Gift Account:$900.00 Medicare Reimbursement:$9,909.06 Respectfully Submitted: Peggy S.Chapman,A.P.R.N.,B.C.,Chairperson Stephen N.Bobo,Clerk Robin M.Lawrence,DDS,MPH 117 2009 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 2009. The Project is a special district created by the State Legislature in 1957,and is now composed of all Plymouth County towns,the City of Brockton,and the Town of Cohasset in Norfolk County.The Project is a regional response to a regional problem,and provides a way of organizing specialized equipment,specially trained employees,and mosquito control professionals into a single agency with a broad geographical area of responsibility. The 2009 season began with a high water table and above average rain fall into the fall season.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. Upon emergence of the spring brood of mosquitoes,ultra-low volume adulticiding began on May 26,2009 and ended on September 25,2009.The Project responded to a record 20,713 spray requests for service from residents. In response to the continued threat of mosquito borne diseases in the district,we increased our surveillance trapping,aerial and ground larviciding,and adult spray in areas of concern to protect public health. Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)was first isolated in the district from Culiseta melanura,a bird biting species,by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health in Lakeville on August 24,2009.Twelve EEE mosquito isolates were trapped in Plymouth County as follows:Rochester-9/3,9/9 Culiseta melanura,9/15 Ochlerotatus canadensis a human biter, 9/23 (4)Culiseta melanura,Mattapoisett-8/27,9/9 (2)Culiseta melanura 8/27 Ochlerotatus canadensis,Plympton-9/9 Culiseta melanura, Based on guidelines defined by the "Vector Control Plan to Prevent EEE"in Massachusetts,two Plymouth County towns Lakeville and Middleboro were elevated from "Low Level"to "Moderate Level'for EEE Risk"and Mattapoisett,Marion and Rochester were elevated to "High Level"EEE risk category.All other towns in Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project remained in the "Low Level Risk"category.We are pleased to report that in 2009 there were no human or horse EEE cases in Plymouth County. West Nile Virus (WNV)was also found within the district.A total of two isolations of WNV mosquitoes were found.Culex pipiens bird biters were trapped in Lakeville on 8/30 and in Wareham on 9/3.We are also pleased to report that in 2009 that there were no human or horse West Nile Virus cases in Plymouth County.As part of our West Nile Virus control strategy a total of 63,940 catch basins were treated with larvicide in all of our towns to prevent WNV. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health discontinued bird testing for West Nile Virus. The public health problem of EEE and WNV continues to ensure cooperation between the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project,local Boards of Health and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.In an effort to keep the public informed,EEE and WNV activity updates are regularly posted on Massachusetts Department of Public Health website at www.state.ma.us/dph/wnv/wnvl.htm . 118 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.1,068 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 May and the last in September, During the summer 1,237 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. Water Management.During 2009 crews removed blockages,brush and other obstructions from 2,730 linear feet of ditches and streams to prevent overflows or stagnation that can result in mosquito breeding.This work,together with machine reclamation,is most often carried out in the fall and winter. Machine Reclamation.500 linear feet of upland ditch was reconstructed in Cohasset using the Project's track driven excavator. Finally,we have been tracking response time,which is the time between notice of a mosquito problem and response by one of our inspectors.The complaint response time in the Town of Cohasset was less than two days with more than 248 complaints answered. Mosquito Survey.A systematic sampling for the mosquitoes in Cohasset indicates that Ae.vexans was the most abundant species.Other important species collected include Cq. perturbans and Ur.Sapphirina. We encourage citizens or municipal officials to visit our website at www.plvmouthmosquito.com or call our office for information about mosquitoes,mosquito- borne diseases,control practices,or any other matters of concern. Anthony Texeira Superintendent Commissioners: Carolyn Brennan,Chairman Leighton F.Peck,Vice-Chairman/Secretary Kimberly King Michael F.Valenti John Kenney 119 COHASSET ELDER AFFAIRS 2009 Annual Town Report Helping seniors to remain in their own homes or independent housing for as long as possible through the use of ancillary programs and services while maximizing the support network of their families and friends in their community,remains at the forefront of Elder Affairs'goals for 2009 and beyond.With so many non-profit agencies and organizations suffering budget reductions this year,the demands on,and requests for assistance from Cohasset Elder Affairs have dramatically increased. According to the Town Clerk's report,1,726 people who are 60 years of age and older,reside in Cohasset.In 2009,one out of every three seniors in Cohasset availed themselves of the more than 38 different programs,services,and activities at our Senior Center.Our Outreach program confirmed a record number of seniors and their families seeking assistance regarding health insurance premiums,transitional housing issues,as well as benefit decreases,transportation needs,wellness and nutritional effects,and costs associated with home care options. The following information provides a snapshot of the services that were provided to seniors and their families throughout the year: 5,000 congregate meals served Transportation services provided for nearly 20%of the Town's elders 7,000 requests for information fielded 14 ongoing cultural and educational programs Expanded exercise,yoga,and Tai Chi programs Process completed to procure a new medical transportation van Enhanced outreach public relations to increase visibility in the community In 2009,more than 300 individuals faithfully and tirelessly volunteered 7,831 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. As we maintain our attention to existing programs and services,we are concurrently focusing time,effort,and energy on the future of Elder Affairs.In order to advance construction efforts on the new senior center which will enable Elder Affairs to more completely and efficiently address the needs of Cohasset seniors and their families,an Ad Hoc Committee was formed in 120 late November,whose sole purpose it is to move the building project forward.To this end, updated plans are being completed,the project is being readied for review by numerous Town boards and commissions,visibility of our department is being heightened,and job descriptions are being written to be filled by the individuals who will carry this project forward.The capital fundraising component is being initiated,as well,to encourage citizen input from the entire community and beyond,to participate financially in this exciting Town project. Elder Affairs relies heavily on the leadership provided by our Board of Directors.Through their dedication of time and energy to our seniors,they have helped expand programming,assisted with budget preparation,and provided ongoing support for the Elder Affairs Director and staff in each of our endeavors.Understanding the importance of networking with other agencies and organizations,we were particularly proud of Edward Mulvey,a current member of our Cohasset Elder Affairs Board of Directors for several years,who was also elected to serve as the President of the South Shore Elder Affairs Board of Directors.We congratulate Ed on this achievement,and feel that in his post,he will be able to forge an even closer relationship between Cohasset Elder Affairs and South Shore Elder Services in our quest to serve seniors in our community in the most comprehensive manner possible.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 2009,an increasing number of seniors participated in the Cohasset Cafe -an outreach strategy to broaden our base of participants,held weekly during the spring,summer,and fall seasons,at the Lightkeepers.The Friends also orchestrated the ever-popular Cohasset Cabaret,assembling performing talent from multiple communities,with the proceeds supporting our continued outreach effort to Cohasset seniors. In May,with the passing of Linda Elworthy,our Elder Affairs Director for three years,a search began for a new leader.Arriving in Cohasset with thirty-six years'experience in elder services. Coral S.Grande was hired in September to serve the community as the new Elder Affairs Director. Throughout 2009 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 121 2009 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,Chairman Governor's Appointee Christopher Allen,Vice Chairman 2010 Ann C.Barrett,Treasurer 2014 Ralph Perroncello,Asst.Treasurer 2012 Susan Sardina 2011 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 on the fourth week of each month and holds its annual meeting in June. Cohasset's subsidized housing inventory includes 64 state units of Chapter 667 Elderly/Disabled housing located at Harborview,60 Elm Street,and 12 units of Chapter 689 Special Needs housing located at 72,74 and 76 Elm Street.The Department of Housing and Community Development subsidizes these 76 state units.Our annual subsidies are granted upon successful annual,semi-annual,and quarterly reviews of management and regulatory compliance. Eligibility standards for Harborview include a maximum allowable income of $46,300 for one person and the age for admission is 60.At the present time there is a waiting list of 81 people, many of whom are Cohasset residents.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.There is approximately a one-year wait for an apartment for a local resident and longer for a non-resident. Modernization grants for capital improvements are awarded by our funding source,the Department of Housing &Community Development.A bond issue is expected to be introduced by the Department to fund projects in the pipeline. 122 In past years,the Community Preservation Committee has given unprecedented consideration to the capital improvement needs of the Cohasset Housing Authority.Over $525,000 of Community Preservation Act funds have been expended at 60 Elm St.since 2003 to upgrade apartments for safety and energy efficiency.Our deepest gratitude to the CPC for their thoughtful and generous consideration of our needs;to the Selectmen and the Advisory Committee for their encouraging support in placing this issue on the Town Meeting warrant; and to the citizens attending Town Meeting.Their support in approving the requests honors our senior citizens and enhances their quality of life here at Harborview. In 2006 we submitted a Condition Assessment Report (our primary vehicle for grants awarded for Capital Improvements)requesting siding,windows and doors for the building envelope and it was approved.At that time it was also discovered that we needed new roofs and gutters.The Department of Housing and Community Development approved the funding of $1,000,000.+for these improvements along with the $400,000 in CPC funds already awarded the Authority.This work is complete and we are eternally grateful to DHCD and the CPC for a practically new development. In 2007 we were awarded funding from the DHCD to improve the drainage,walkways,roadway and parking in the amount of $548,384.00.(This work had been approved in 1995 but not funded.)This work will be complete in the spring of 2010. The State's budget this year was a 4.7%decrease.We continue to request emergency funding for our complex,as weather and time take their toll and expenses increase. We are extremely grateful to the Norfolk County Sheriffs 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 Cohasset Girl Scout Troup 4870 for always remembering us.We thank you. The Board of Commissioners continues to pursue its mandate of providing affordable,safe,and secure housing and of reviewing and updating regulatory policies/procedures.It remains diligent in the research of opportunities to create affordable housing for those with the greatest need. Respectfully submitted, Helen Nothnagle,Chairman Susan Sardina,Vice-Chairman Ann C.Barrett,Treasurer Ralph Perroncello,Member Christopher Allen,Member 123 VETERANS'AGENT -ANNUAL REPORT 2009 Appointed January 15,2009:All types of contacts such as requests for information and assistance totaled approximately one hundred and forty although many contacts required multiple phone conversations and often one-on-one meetings to review issues and apply for entitlements.One half of the contacts v^ere from outside Cohasset,but many of these veterans or spouses had long-time ties to Cohasset and still regard it as home.The average time expended per contact averaged approximately eight hours.New initiatives included a.monthly library visiting hours(three per month),b.semi-annual newsletters to Cohasset veterans c. active support to the Deer Hill School's Memorial Day observances which included presenting classes to fifth graders and greatly increasing the presence of veterans at the School's assembly honoring veterans,d.monthly articles explaining veterans'issues,e.award of public assistance to veterans'and spouses in financial distress(seventy-five percent reimbursed by the State),f.increased applications for federal Veterans'Administration(VA) benefits,and g.greater publicity/listings on how to contact the Veterans'Agent(for example,in local phone books and Town Warrants. Goals for the Year 2010 include:a.creating a surviving spouse data base b.establishing or enhancing a web site providing answers to local veterans'/spouses concerns,c.Mary Snow, DPW cemetery administrator,is creating a data base of all veterans'cemetery plots,and d.we plan to establish a reverse 911 contact system to save money and time in contacting veterans/spouses(this will require their consent to be on the phone list),e.creating a "mini" volunteer transportation system to assure that veterans can make medical appointments at VA Medical Centers(Brockton/West Roxbury/Boston)and Outpatient Clinics(primarily Quincy),and f.gradually strengthen the Veterans'Agent Budget which has been steadily reduced over a matter of decades(however,it is accepted that we will be quite limited considering the current economic climate). Respectfully submitted, Joseph R.McElroy Cohasset Director of Veterans'Services and Veterans'Graves Agent 124 BUILDING DEPARTMENT 2009 ANNUAL REPORT In 2009,the Building Department issued 301 building permits for $14,521,385 wortii of construction value. 3 building permits were issued for3 new residential structures on previously undeveloped land. In addition,3 building permits were issued for the demolition and reconstruction of existing homes.1 building permit was issued for the construction of a new commercial,medical office building.Hundreds more were issued for repairs,additions and substantial renovations. In addition to permitting,inspections and zoning enforcement,the Building Commissioner inspects and certifies the safety of all public buildings and places of assembly and seals all measuring devices as the Sealer of Weights and Measures. Building Department Issuances &Activity for 2009 Issuances/Activity Number Fees Collected Total Construction Value Building Permits 301 $146,765 $14,521,385 Certificates of Inspection 47 $1,400 - Certificates of Occupancy 15 $525 - Plumbing Permits 168 $9,705 - Gas Permits 122 $5,305 - Trench Permits 32 $750 Weights &Measures Sealing 16 $2,760 - Totals 701 $167,210 $14,521,385 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 125 Planning Board 2009 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 2009. The Board conducted public hearings on a number of zoning bylaw amendment articles: •For the March 28,2009 Annual Town Meeting,the Planning Board scheduled a public hearing for an Inclusionary Zoning Bylaw Amendment,however,the article was withdrawn by the Housing Partnership Committee prior to the public hearing. In addition,the Planning Board submitted two general articles for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant: Article 12:Update of the Town of Cohasset Zoning District Map (defeated) Article 13:Update of the Town of Cohasset Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land (adopted) •For the June 22,2009 Special Town Meeting,the Planning Board conducted public hearings for one (1)zoning bylaw amendment warrant article: Article 2:Citizen's Petition -Wind Energy Conversion Facility Bylaw (indefinitely postponed) •For the November 16,2009 Special Town Meeting,the Planning Board submitted an article for the warrant and conducted a public hearing for that article: Article 4:Planning Board Associate Member (adopted) A momentous amount of attention and review was focused on two combined Special Permit and Site Plan Review filings: •CCI ENERGY LLC -WIND ENERGY CONVERSION FACILITY SPECIAL PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION for two proposed wind turbines at 215 CJC HWY,the site of the former Cohasset Landfill.Filed in August,2008,public hearings for this filing continued into 2009. After six (6)continued public hearings and two (2)meetings for deliberation in 2009,the Site Plan Review Approval for this application was approved with conditions while the Special Permit Application failed to achieve the necessary four vote supermajority and was therefore denied.This denial was subsequently appealed by the applicant.The Board ended 2009 preparing for Remand Order public hearings for this application to begin in January, 2010. 126 •SOUTH COASTAL DEVELOPMENT GROUP,LLC -VILLAGE BUSINESS DISTRICT SPECIAL PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION for the construction of a 3-story,26,300 sq.ft.,17 unit residential building on the 22,500 sq.ft.lot at 8 JAMES LANE. In December,2009,the Planning Board voted unanimously to deny permits and approvals for this filing due to the applicant's lack of progress with the filing and because the material submitted to this point failed to meet the requirements of applicable bylaws. The Board also addressed one (1)new Preliminary Subdivision Application: •CCI ENERGY LLC -PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION APPLICATION to subdivide the existing 2 (two) parcels into 3 (three)parcels,two of which will be useable,conforming lots in the Technology Business District and one lot that will not be used.Plans included the construction of a new roadway access ("Technology Drive")from CJC Hwy.This new access road will provide frontage for the new lot,provide access on a conforming road,and, reduce traffic on Crocker Lane.Public hearings for this filing continue into January,2010. Two Large Home Review applications were filed and reviewed: •11 JERUSALEM ROAD DRIVE:This application was for the restoration of an existing dwelling to the original 1840's design which included the addition of a second and third level as originally existed and were removed in the 1950's.This would result in a 7,040 SF single family residence on this 51,456 ±SF lot.After thorough review of the plans,the Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend the issuance of building permits for this construction. •379 ATLANTIC AVENUE:This application was for the demolition of an existing 4,862 SF dwelling and the construction of a new ±6,598 SF single family residence on a 55,989 ±SF lot non-conforming.The proposed house would conform to all zoning requirements.After thorough review of the plans,the Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend the issuance of building permits for this construction although,the applicant was requested to consider redesigning the left side of the house to better preserve neighbors'site lines. Considerable attention was focused throughout the year on continued review of the inspections,status of conditions and progress of projects approved in the previous year(s) including: •Cedarmere •Joseph's Hardware -new construction 6,000 sq/ft commercial building •Manor Way Circle Subdivision -6 single family residential house lots •the Old Colony Square Transit Oriented Development -Mixed-use building with retail on first floor and 16 dwelling units on second floor. •20 Parkingway Site Plan Review-new Medical Building •Quonahassit Trail Subdivision -7 single family residential house lots •Cook Estate -27 single family residence Residential Cluster Development 127 Many informal discussions were held at Planning Board Meetings including: •Pre-application discussion regarding plans for Village Business District zoned residential construction at 8 James Lane including the possibility of combining this project with the construction of a three story retail/commercial building at 2 Pleasant St.The thought was that the two buildings combined would result in mixed-use. •Amendment of 100 Pond Street Special Permit to allow for an increase in the number of units in this cluster development. •Beechwood Downtown Business District Zoning -notices about this discussion were mailed to 110 residences in the Doane St.,Church St.,Beechwood St.and Bates Lane neighborhoods.The purpose of this discussion was to address the triangular portion of land bordered by Doane,Beechwood and Church Streets that is comprised of 13 lots zoned as "Downtown Business"District (DB)which lie within this otherwise zoned "Residence A"(RA) District.Discussion included:the history behind this zoning;area and use regulations for this "DB"District land as compared to the surrounding RA District;how this DB District zoning could impact this Beechwood neighborhood in the future;and the suggestion of rezoning the Beechwood DB District to "RA"to maintain the residential character of this neighborhood.This discussion will continue in early 2010. •Updated list of names of ways in Cohasset Other topics discussed on an ongoing basis included: •Master Plan •Green Communities Act,Green Development &Planning Assistance •Boston region MPO Suburban Mobility •Smart Growth •Necessity to reform the Design Review Board in anticipation of Village Business District Special Permit Applications •Cohasset Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land •Neighborhood LEED Development •Ocean Management Plan &Ocean Act of 2008 The Planning Board also interacted with other Committees,Boards and Departments on issues of mutual interest and/or concern including the Economic Development Committee,the Housing Partnership,the Community Preservation Committee,the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Stormwater Committee,the Fire Department and the Alternative Energy Committee. In this very busy year,the Board also conducted the following regular business: •Held 25 meetings •Reviewed eight (8)Subdivision Approval Not Required (ANR)applications or "Form A -Approval Not Required."After thorough review,all of the ANR applications were endorsed. •The Planning Board regularly reviews applications filed with the Zoning Board of Appeals. After review and discussion,the Planning Board offers a recommendation to the ZBA to either approve or deny an application as well as the reason(s)for the recommendation.In 128 2009,the Planning Board reviewed and offered recommendations on twelve (12)ZBA applications. Planning Board Member Michael Westcott,did not seek re-election and retired from the Board. The Board welcomed newly elected member Jean Healey-Dippold. Respectfully submitted, Alfred S.Moore,Jr.,Chairperson Stuart W.Ivimey,Vice Chairperson Jean Healey-Dippold,Clerk Charles A.Samuelson Clark H.Brewer 129 Norfolk County Registry of Deeds 2009 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 home or birthplace of John Adams,John Quincy Adams,John F.Kennedy and George H.W.Bush.The Registry operates under the supervision of the elected Register,William P.O'Donnell.In over two hundred years of continuous operation the Registry's objectives have remained the same:accuracy,reliability and accessibility for the residents and communities of Norfolk County. Improved technology,security and management of records and increased levels of customer service remain areas of major focus for the Registry of Deeds.Initiatives for 2009 include: •A community outreach office hours program that brought Register O'Donnell and the mobile Registry of Deeds to Cohasset on June 17,2009. •The Registry completed a building sign project by naming a room or building location after each of the previous Registers beginning with the first Norfolk County Register of Deeds,Eliphalet Pond. •Register O'Donnell's administration recorded its 10,000th volume since the Register took office in 2002. •The internet accessible indexing system has been expanded back to include references from as early as 1937.Remote access over the internet for complete printing of Registry documents is steadily expanding among a growing number of account holders. •The full service telephone and walk-in customer service center provided thousands of residents of Norfolk County with quality assistance in all areas of Registry operations. •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. •Annual community programs coordinated by the Registry now include Suits for Success, a food pantry collection and a Toys for Tots drive. Overall real estate activity in 2009 was up in Cohasset which saw over 2,700 documents recorded,an increase of 25%over 2008.Actual land transfers,however,declined by 25%in 2009 with a total of 188 deeds,both for consideration and for nominal consideration,being recorded.The average price of a Cohasset real estate sale (greater than $1,000 -residential and commercial properties combined)increased by 3%and at the end of 2009 stood at $835,948. There were 661 new mortgages recorded in Cohasset in 2009 which translates to 26%more than in 2008.Cohasset homeowners also took advantage of the Massachusetts Homestead law by recording 135 Declarations up 26%from 2008. 130 2009 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION Wetlands Protection Bylaw (Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Town of Cohasset) The Cohasset Conservation Commission's bi-monthly meetings were generally lightly scheduled to review a number of applications,including 28 Notices of Intent (NO!)and 17 Requests for Determination of Applicability (RDA).The Cohasset Conservation Commission also conducted a large number of site visits throughout the town.It was quite clear that the economic status of the country had a lot to do with the number of filings being down from the past few years. In addition to our regular proceedings,several members attended multiple meetings regarding the ongoing issues of the Little Harbor Sewer Project Implementation,the implementation of grants for Best Management Practices (BMP's)for drainage regarding the Little Harbor Sewer Project,and various other meeting for Board's where applicable. During the year,Douglas Wilson resigned as a full time Commissioner and Jack Creighton who was an associate member was promoted to a full voting member in his place.Richard Perkinson who was an associate member also resigned.We would like to thank both Doug Wilson and Richard Perkinson for their contributions to the board and for their service to the town on Conservation issues. Town of Cohasset Stormwater Bylaw One new area that the Conservation Commission oversees was implementing of the Town of Cohasset's Stormwater Bylaw. The following report was prepared by Norfolk Ram Group,LLC Mark S.Bartlett,P.E.,CPESC,President Stormwater Bylaw applications received in 2008,one Administrative Approval application that was withdrawn,and three Stormwater Permit Applications that were approved). For the twelve calendar months of 2009,there were three (3)Administrative Approval projects and thirteen (13)Stormwater Permit projects for which applications were received and reviewed.The three Administrative approval projects included: 1.22 Bancroft Road -Bylaw deemed not applicable in February 2009 2.140 Beach Street -Administrative Approval letter issued July 23,2009. 3.100 Beach Street -Administrative Approval letter issued January 4,2010. The thirteen Stormwater Permit projects are listed below.Of these thirteen applications, permits have been issued for eight.Five applications are still being reviewed and/or requiring additional applicant submittals. 1.High School Athletic Field -Permit letter issued May 6,2009 131 2.379 Atlantic Ave-Permit letter issued May 5,2009 3.155 Sohier Street -Permit letter issued July 30,2009 4.438 Beechwood Street-Application still open,awaiting response material from applicant's engineer. 5.6 Ox Pasture Lane -Permit issued November 5,2009 6.226 Chief Justice Gushing Highway-Bylaw deemed applicable.Norfolk met with the proponent and his engineer on site.We have yet to receive a complete application, only stormwater calculations have been provided. 7.43 Black Horse Lane -Permit issued November 5,2009 8.457 Beechwood Street-Permit issued November 19,2009 9.242 Pond Street-Permit Issued November 19,2009 10.100 Pleasant Street -Permit Issued November 19,2009 11.121 Sohier Street -Application still open,Completeness Review issued 11/17/09 12.17 Ox Pasture Lane -Application still open,Completeness Review issued 12/16/09 13.380 Chief Justice Cushing Highway -Application is required but not received yet.At the request of the Conservation Commission,Norfolk is performing a preliminary review to submit comments on Stormwater Bylaw issues to the Planning Board as requested by the Planning Board Plan submission. We would also like to thank our agent Paul Shea and Nancy Noonan the Conservation Commission Administrative Assistant for all of their guidance during this busy year.We feel privileged to have their knowledge and support. David H.Farrag,Chairman Richard M.Karoff,Vice Chairman Deborah S.Cook Venata P.Roebuck Sarah E.Charron Edward S.Graham,Jr. Jack Creighton Associate-vacant Associate-vacant 132 SOUTH SHORE ^P3W ^^°^^"^^^^^ RECYCLING A5M5A Westwood,ma 02090 COOPERATIVE CMW/Fax 7I 1:329:2097 ssrcoop.info ^^^^^^F ssrecyclingcoop@verizon.net 2009 ANNUAL REPORT The South Shore Recycling Cooperative (SSRC)is a voluntary association of thirteen South Shore towns.It was established by Intermunicipal Agreement and Special Legislation in 1998 to help member towns improve their recycling programs,and reduce the amount,toxicity and cost of disposal. Members of the SSRC are:Ablngton,Cohasset,Duxbury,Hanover,Hanson,HIngham, Kingston,Norwell,Plymouth,Rockland,Scituate,Weymouth,and Whitman.From January through June,Holbrook,Hull and Marshfield were also members.Budget issues caused their withdrawal in FYIO.Representatives from each member town are appointed by Chief Elected Official(s)(list attached). Since its inception eleven years ago,disposed tons of trash-per-household has dropped by 27%, and the recycling rate for paper,cardboard,bottles and cans has risen by 38%. In 2009,the SSRC raised $58,500 through municipal member dues,and $10,000 in outreach sponsorships from Covanta SEMASS.It also netted $995 from its second Earth Day Celebration at the Hanover Mall.Those funds pay for the services of the Executive Director and for waste reduction and recycling activities that benefit our member towns.The SSRC estimates that in 2009 these activities saved /earned Member Towns over $160,000. MATERIALS MANAGEMENT Household Hazardous Waste Collections The SSRC contract for the collection and disposal of household hazardous waste with Clean Harbors is in its last extension.Member Towns avoided a setup fee and paid less than State contract rates,saving our towns about $30,000.They also saved staff time to bid,schedule and publicize collections.The Executive Director assists at most events,and administers the billing. 2,081 residents attended thirteen collections held in 2009.The contract also enabled 103 residents and businesses to attend other Member Towns'collections using the reciprocal arrangement. Construction and Bulky Waste Through an arrangement facilitated by the SSRC with the Bourne ISWMF,Member Towns enjoyed a reduced tip fee of $75-79/ton for construction and bulky waste,$12.50/ton less than the gate fee. Cohasset,Hanover,Kingston and Scituate save on mattress recycling by using an SSRC 133 arranged program with Miller Recycling in Plainville to store,transport and process nnattresses for $14/each. Collectively,these arrangements resulted in about $30,000 in savings. Compost and Brush The SSRC extended the contract for compost screening with Lion's Head Organics with no pricing increase.A new brush grinding contract was awarded to Apple D'or Tree,with reduced pricing. Paper The SSRC facilitated the siting of dozens of Abitibi Paper Retriever bins in all our towns.In 2009,they captured 907 tons of paper,and returned over $6,000 to municipalities and local organizations. Textiles The SSRC introduced Bay State Textiles,which pays $50/ton for used clothing and textiles,to the managers.In 2008,eight towns recycled 280 tons of material through them,and were paid $14,017. Books The SSRC introduced GotBooks,which pays $100/ton for used books and other media,to SSRC members.In 2009,thirteen SSRC towns repurposed 260 tons of material,earning $87,717. PUBLIC OUTREACH: Mass Recycles Paper This statewide Campaign grew out of a 2006 SSRC pilot project.It is run by MassRecycle,and chaired by the SSRC Executive Director.The goal is to recover an additional million tons of paper each year from the Mass.trash.The Campaign has broad support from MassDEP,Covanta Energy and the recycling industry. TiJ Curb your rf^^l P^e^ .SSST-"-* Mass Recycles Paper ads were placed on 300 Red Line trains for the summer.SSRC communities stand to gain about $400K/year in avoided disposal cost and revenue from the sale of waste paper. Press Contacts The SSRC releases articles and is a resource to the local press on waste reduction,recycling,and the proper disposal of hazardous waste. 11/09 "Less trash adds up to more cash ",by Matt Carroll,Globe South Weekly (Executive Director interviewed and quoted) 9/09 South Shore support swells for Updated Bottle Bill 7/09 SSRC towns fare well in Waste Ban Inspection Sweep more 7/09 SSRC towns fare well in Waste Ban Inspection Sweep 3/09 Celebrate Earth Day at the Hanover Mall 134 Resident Contacts The Executive Director fielded over 100 calls and emails from Member Towns'residents in CY09 to answer questions,mostly about hazardous and difficult to manage product disposal. Website ssrcoop.info provides town-specific recycling information,household hazardous product collection information,SSRC meeting minutes and annual reports,press releases,a quarterly newsletter,and links to other sites.It was overhauled this past fall,and logged 3,394 visitors in 2009. Marshfield Fair Recycling With assistance from MassDEP,the SSRC supported recycling at the Marshfield Fair for the sixth year.While public education was the priority,seven tons of material was also recycled and composted. The SSRC loans recycling containers from a previous grant for use at local events.In 2009, Hanover Youth Athletic Ass'n softball,and the Island Creek Oyster Fest in Duxbury used them. ADVICE,ASSISTANCE AND NETWORKING. The Executive Director's help is frequently sought by the solid waste managers.She maintains regular contact with them,updates them on current trends,and advises on specific needs each town has. A sample of the assistance she provided and problems she helped solve in 2009 included: -collaborated with the Cape Cod Commission's Solid Waste Advisory Committee's alternatives analysis of Covanta SEMASS'extension proposal for our four Tier One towns -attended committee meetings in Cohasset,Hanson,Kingston,Marshfield,Plymouth and Weymouth -facilitated discussion between Cohasset and Hull about a shared recycling facility -presented waste management options and analysis to Kingston BOS -flagged $80,000 in expiring MTC grants in time for several members to access -collected,evaluated and shared recycling and disposal cost,tonnage and hauler permit data -compiled and distributed of a ten page directory of service providers. Paper pricing The SSRC subscribes to Official Board Markets on which most towns'paper rebates are based, calculates rebates that should be paid by their recyclers,and updates the managers each month. Quarterly Newsletter The SSRC publishes a quarterly newsletter filled with information of immediate interest to the South Shore solid waste community.The newsletter is posted online at ssrcoop.info,click on Newsletters. 135 Monthly Meetings The SSRC provides networking opportunities and information sharing at our well-attended monthly meetings.Each meeting features a guest speaker.Solid waste collection,disposal, recycling service,outreach,pricing and proposed laws and regulations are discussed. ADVOCACY The Executive Director attends policy meetings and conferences hosted by MassDEP,Solid Waste Association of North America,Council of SEMASS Communities,MassRecycle,and the Northeast Resource Recovery Association.She acts as a liaison between the Board and the State organizations.. The SSRC held a Recognition Breakfast in May at which Governor Deval Patrick and DEP's Ann McGovern received our "Recycling Hero"award. The SSRC distributed a resolution to Update the Bottle Bill,which most of our members'Chief Elected Officials signed and sent to their legislators.The Executive Director met with several legislators about this,and testified at the first hearing. The SSRC exists to assist its member towns in improving their solid waste disposal and recycling functions.It always welcomes suggestions on how it can better serve its Members. Respectfully submitted. //-.///.^ /'la^ 136 2009 Cohasset Affordable Housing Trust Partnership created by BoS in summer 2006 to help address the state's chapter 40B law mandating that 10%of all cities and towns be affordable to those whose incomes are 80%or less of area median incomes At the time,Cohasset under 3%--76 affordable units provided by the Housing Authority based on the 2000 census Presently,AvalonBay has received building permit to build 200 apartments,50 of which are affordable units which subsequently raises our affordable percentage to just under 10%since all housing units are counted if they are apartments and 25%are affordable This also gives Cohasset a one year moratorium for any 40B developments until the 2010 census is published which will raise the number of housing units since the 2010 figure Partnership can take no credit for AvalonBay,though it has improved our affordability percentage in the eyes of the state Partnership is involved in three projects with affordable housing components which if all come on line will yield six units—821 Jerusalem Rd.,25 Ripley Rd.,and Old Colony Square A note about the Old Colony Square—this is a mixed use housing transit oriented district created thanks to a zoning board article in 2006 which must provide a percentage of affordable housing Last year the Partnership crafted an affordable housing trust bylaw which passed at 2008 November town meeting which calls for funding CMP to help implement projects without the wait for town meeting approval Funding for the trust can come from donations,from an escrow account of developers "fee in lieu of construction"account,and from the CPC percentage of funds for low and moderate income housing To date as far as funding for the trust,there are no donations,there is no inclusionary zoning bylaw with a density provision which would provide developer funding,and there is no transfer of funds from the CPC in spite of several Partnership requests (last November and for this special town meeting—both of which have been turned down by the CPC) Though it is one of the three charges of the CPC to provide town-approved funding to create affordable housing,no affordable housing can be credited to that committee since the library apartments are not counted in our affordability stock 137 Without funding,the CHP/CHT will continue to operate in a limited capacity in its role as an informational resource for developers using our affordability consultant Judi Barrett to provide updated information both for developers and to the town. Respectfully submitted, Jim Hamilton Chairman 138 2009 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE FIRE,RESCUE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT I hereby submit the Annual Report for the year ending December 31,2009 The Fire,Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Department responded to 2108 calls for service this year. The Department responded to 1171 fire related incidents: Building /Structure Fires 24 Outdoor Fires/Illegal Burning 19 Motor Vehicle Crashes 115 Motor Vehicle Fires 2 Hazardous Materials Responses 8 Automatic Fire Alarm Responses 182 Investigations 194 Inspections 329 Downed Power Lines 37 Lockout /Lock-in 17 Assistance 39 Mutual Aid Fire Responses 26 Miscellaneous Responses 179 The Department responded to 937 medical emergencies and transported 757 patients to hospitals. Basic Life Support (BLS)Transports 272 Advanced Life Support (ALS)Transports 383 Mutual Aid Ambulance BLS Transports 41 Mutual Aid Ambulance ALS Transports 59 Med Flight Helicopter Transports 2 139 The following fees were returned to the General Fund: Ambulance Transport Fees $425,079.00 lOA Permit Fees $9,267.00 Burning Permit Fees $1,370.00 Detail Fees $850.00 TOTAL $436,566.00 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 -1987 Pierce -1,250 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 140 2009 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT UNIFORM CRIME REPORT 2009 STATISTICS Offense Reported Robbery Assaults 11 Breaking and Entering 23 Larceny 66 Larceny of Motor Vehicle 5 Vandalism 62 Criminal Complaints Sought 114 Motor Vehicle Accidents Investigated 155 Motor Vehicle Citations Issued 1,825 Parking Tickets Issued 781 Residential &Business Alarms answered 532 Stolen Motor Vehicles Recovered 3 Emergency and other calls for service 10,528 Department Vehicle Mileage 297,443 Special Details 1,903 Domestic Violence Cases Investigated 20 FID Cards Issued 15 LTC Issued/Renewed 25 RECORDS OF ARRESTS 2009 Offense Male Female Assault 2 Assault &Battery 10 3 A&B with Dangerous Weapon 1 2 Breaking and Entering 3 Operating Under the Influence of Liquor 4 4 0UI2"'^Offense 2 2 OUI 3'^^Offense 1 Violation of Drug Laws 4 1 Warrants 11 4 Larceny 1 Motor Vehicle Violations 10 Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle 1 Use of a Motor Vehicle without Authority 1 Minor in Possession of Alcohol 11 3 141 Protective Custody Stalking Disorderly Conduct Trespassing on a Rail Road Courtesy Booking 5 79 25 TOTAL ARRESTS 104 FEES RETURNED TO GENERAL FUND Court Fines &Assessments Parking Violations Paid Detail Surcharge License Fees Police Report Fees $4,160 $18,173 $33,579 $900 $935 TOTAL $57,747.00 142 2009 REPORT OF THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT During 2009 the Office of Emergency Management continued to enhance Cohasset's ability to respond and deal with various situations,threats and disasters. Here are some of our accomplishments during the year: The Board of Health continued to train and expand their volunteer Medical Reserve Corps. In conjunction with the Board of Health &Public Health Nurse,developed plans for HlNl flu clinics and continue to monitor the situation. Our Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)met quarterly to assess, develop and refine Emergency Response plans and procedures. We continued to develop plans for continuance of government operations should a disaster take Town Hall out of service. Purchased Emergency kits for Senior's available through the Police Department. Mailed to each home in Town,an Emergency Planning Guide. Established a central storage area for our Emergency Response and shelter supplies. Received MEMA Grant $2,500.00 to electronically update our Emergency Plan. The Little Harbor Sewer &Water project provided us two programmable message boards and various jersey barriers and steel plates to be used by our DPW during a disaster response. We appreciate your support of our work and would like to thank all the Town Departments for their participation with us during the year. Respectfully Submitted, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Arthur L.Lehr,Director of Emergency Management Glenn A.Pratt,Deputy Director Robert D.Silva,Fire Chief Joseph Godzik,Health Agent 143 2009 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 12 catch basins. Cleaned 675 catch basins with the truck basin cleaner and another 70 by hand. Dug out the flapper on Atlantic Avenue 28 times to alleviate flooding. Rebuilt or replaced 150'offences. Replaced or repaired 39 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.Nine times as requested and twice for maintenance. Transferred 1,509 tons of solid waste and 595 tons of C&D.Recycled 630 tons of mixed paper products,126 tons of scrap metals and cans,64 tons of plastics,142 tons of glass and 1,300 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.The amount of solid waste that is transported to the Semass Facility decreased by 112 ton from the previous year and saved the town approximately $9,000.00 Most recyclable totals increased with the exceptions of metal and paper products.Overall the town's recycling rate is among the highest in the state.This is something all residents can be proud of due to their recycling habits. 144 2009 Report of the Department of Public Works continued Cleaned and adjusted the self-regulating tidal gate twice a year as required. Plowed and/or sanded 40 times. Removed various dead or diseased trees and planted new trees and shrubs throughout the town. Conducted and recorded 28 internments at the various town owned cemeteries. Held 6 brush days for residential brush chipping. Installed 2 additional benches at the Beechwood Ballpark. Prepared $1,485 million Annual Operating Budget and $85,000 Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2011. The Department of Public Works would like to extend our appreciation to all town employees, boards and committees for their continued assistance and support during the past year. Respectfully submitted, Carl A.Sestito D.P.W.Superintendent 145 2009 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS In 2009,The Water Department had nnany significant accomplishments,including: •Completed,in cooperation with the Sewer Department and the DPW,replacement of over 1,000 feet of water main in the Little Harbor Project. •Successfully located and fixed many major distribution system leaks,including a 36 million gallon per year leak on Jerusalem Road.Estimate that the leaks discovered and fixed in 2009 save 77,000,000 gallons and $365,000 a year. •Prepared plans submitted to the Mass DEP to add phosphate to the treatment process which would sequestrate the manganese and reduce or eliminate the discolored water issues.We expect a decision early in 2010 from DEP. WATER COMMISSIONERS.At the April 4,2009 Town Election,Water Commissioner John McNabb was reelected to another 3-year term.At the Board's reorganization meeting. Commissioner Pratt was re-elected as Chairman,Commissioner Nathaniel Palmer was elected Vice-Chairman,and Commissioner John McNabb was elected Clerk. THE COHASSET WATER DEPARTMENT provides water for domestic consumption and fire protection to about 90%of the Town of Cohasset.Our service area does not include the North Cohasset area,which is serviced by the Aquarion Water Company of Massachusetts (formerly known as the Hingham Mass-American Water Company).The Cohasset Water Department system encompasses about 38 miles of water mains,2,500 service connections, and 376 fire hydrants,and 564 valves.The American Water Company,under contract to the Board of Water Commissioners,operates and maintains the Water Department under the control of the Water Commission. During 2009,a total of 281,488,936 gallons of water were produced and pumped to the distribution system from the Lily Pond Treatment Plant and the Ellms Meadow Wellfield.The minimum demand for the year was 477,500 gallons on March 28,2009,and the maximum demand was 1,260,351 gallons pumped on July 28,2009.An additional 36,834,812 gallons was pumped to Hingham and sold to Linden Ponds. DISCOUNT RATE PROGRAM.The Water Commission in 2009 established a 50%reduced rate for basic Quarterly Service to customers who are qualified by the Cohasset Board of Assessors for tax exemptions under the categories for Veterans (22A,B,E &F)and Elderly (17D and 41C).The Commission is pleased to be able to contribute,in a small way to helping certain customers on fixed or low incomes.The Quarterly Rate for customers with 1"or smaller meters,which,most customers have,was recently increased to $94.06 per quarter. Over the last fifteen years the Water Department has executed an aggressive Capital Project to improve and expand the towns'water system.The cost of these system upgrades has pushed water rates up causing a hardship for some customers.Persons with a current year exemption for the above categories from the Cohasset Board of Assessors should bring a copy of the exemption to the Water Department at 339 King Street,to have their Quarterly Rate adjusted for 2009.The program will follow the qualification guidelines as set out by the 146 Cohasset Board of Assessors;the Commission will not make any independent determination of eligibility. DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS.In the 15 years since the water emergency in 1994,caused because of deferred maintenance in the distribution system,we have replaced or rehabilitated about 20.5 miles or about 57%of the 36 miles of water mains in the distribution, which has improved water service throughout Cohasset and has resulted in major measurable improvements in public safety by increasing fire flows in fire hydrants. In 2009,continuing our long range water distribution system capital improvements plan first prepared by Tutela Engineering in 1996,we installed the last thousand feet of water mains, as part of Little Harbor Project conducted joint with the Sewer Department: •Jerusalem Road-1,000 feet of new water main from Atlantic Avenue to Jerusalem Road Drive to replace 100+year old pipe and to allow for the planned drainage improvements, also provide new water services •Construction oversight on various private developments such as Cook Estate,Old Colony Development on Route 3A,and the Scituate Hill Industrial site project. •Developed a new system to license water service installers,including development of rules &regulations,and standards. •Met with the new Director of the Aquarion Water System to review previous and potential future efforts to work together with adjacent systems. FIRE HYDRANTS &VALVES.In 2009 we replaced 3 fire hydrants and installed 2 new fire hydrants as part of the 2009 Little Harbor project totaling 5.We have also replaced 2 old gate valves and installed 2 new gate valves as part of the Little Harbor water-sewer project totaling 4.Other hydrants that were replaced were one on Atlantic Ave.,one at 100 Pond St.,one on Pine Ridge Rd.,one at the Water Treatment Plant,one at Margin St.,one on James Lane and two on Whitehead Rd.for a totaling 8 replacements.In addition a new gate valve was installed at the Swim Center on Sohier St.,and three on Atlantic Ave.,totaling 4 replaced main gate valves.A new three gate intersection was installed on Sohier St.for the Cook Estate. Total system wide in 2009 -11 new and replaced valves and 13 new and replaced fire hydrants.System wide totals ~570 gate valves and 380 fire hydrants.All fire hydrants and gate valves have been identified and listed in a database that is used to track their condition and maintenance. MANGANESE BEING ADDRESSED.In 2009,just like the last 3 years,has been much better than the year before it,in terms of discolored water,which is caused for the most part by manganese. In 2009 the Water dept.established a voice mailbox to solicit ideas,comments,and complaints about the quality of the town water and service.The mailbox can be reache dby dialing 383-0057 extension 103. Despite the significant amount of construction taking place in the distribution system, the department's discolored water complaints continue to drop year after year.Even better evidence of the improved water quality was highlighted in our Spring flushing program.The 147 fire hydrants when initially opened are discolored from the increased water velocity scouring the water main. Depending on the location,these hydrants,historically,can take anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes to fully clear up.This season we found hydrants to be cleaning up faster than ever, almost right away in some cases.These points are supported by our Discolored Water Complaint logs and our Hydrant Flushing logs. We have been working on this issue since 2005 and our gradual improvements and changes have certainly made a difference.We continue to work on this issue through treatment changes,process changes,and increased hydrant flushing.This is the extent of what we can do with the Lily Pond Water Treatment Plant that was designed in the mid 1970s. A major treatment plant renovation would be required to completely eliminate any Manganese from entering the distribution system.This is evidenced by Dr.William Knocke,the country's leader on manganese in drinking water,in his report to the Water Commission from his visit and study of the Cohasset Water System two years ago. Manganese is a mineral,just like iron,classified by the DEP as a secondary contaminant. What this means is that it does not pose a direct health risk.The human body needs manganese in some form and many popular juice drinks market their product as a good source of manganese.That being said,no one wants to drink water that is discolored,even though it is safe to drink.Manganese is an aesthetic problem for Cohasset and many other surrounding towns in this region of the country. In the summer,as the water temperature rises in Lily Pond,the dissolved oxygen content of the water decreases,allowing manganese that is always contained in the bed of the pond to be released into the water.This elevated level makes treating the water much more difficult. Certain areas of the distribution system are impacted more frequently from Manganese than other,due to their proximity to the treatment plant,storage tanks,or points of frequent hydraulic changes.Most customers experience this by seeing black or brown staining in the fixtures of their home. When there is a water main break or a schedule shut down from construction,a reversal of flow or increase of flow scours the water main adding significant levels of manganese to the water.If the customer is drawing water into their home at this time the will experience discolored water.This is a possible explanation why some people,despite living next door to one another,don't both experience discoloration LEAK DETECTION.The Dept.continued its regular leak detection efforts and had major successes this year in detecting and fixing numerous leaks.This included a 36 million gallon a year leak on Jerusalem Road and a 2.5 million gallons a year leak on Atlantic Ave.Estimate that the leaks detected &fixed save 73,000,000 gallons and $365,000 a year. Over the past ten years,417 individual system leaks were identified and fixed,resolving problems for residents with discolored water.These repairs saved the Town more than 75 million gallons of water per year and approximately 200 million to date.This translates to a cost savings in excess of $100,000 per year (based just on the incremental costs of water treatment). 148 Even a small leak can be a problem -for example,a single leak the size of a dime consumes:60,900 gallons per day,1,827,000 gallons per month,22,228,500 gallons per year, enough water in a week to fill an Olympic-size swimming pool We used new state of the art technology Called SoundsSens deployment two and three correlation technology.Magnetic devices were placed on hydrants or other water assets and sound is sent down the pipe.The rate of sound waves depends upon the type of pipe it is being sent through and the distance between detectors.A computer is hooked up to the detectors and downloads the data and graft location leaks per the attached. Several huge leaks were detected this way that never came to the surface,but ran into the ocean,streams,and in one case a pond.This year alone we found leaks that probably reach 200,000 gallons per day or about seventy three million gallons per year. The following is a list of the leaks that were discovered during leak detection or been called upon to pinpoint during the period 5 February 2009 to 15 December 2009. 1.264 Jerusalem Road,Leak in abandoned meter pit leaking 15 to 25 gallons per minute (Gpm). 2.42 Aaron River Rd,Leak in service to the home leaking 5 to 10 Gpm. 3.138 Atlantic Ave,Leak in service to the home leaking 6 to 12 Gpm. 4.72 Jerusalem Rd.,Leak in abandoned service line leaking 6 to 12 Gpm. 5.Ill Nichols Rd.,Leak in the service to the home leaking 4 to 8 Gpm. 6.178 North Main St.,Leak in the service to the home leaking 8 to 16 Gpm. 7.273 North Main St.,Leak in 2"service leaking 8 to 16 Gpm. 8.86 Beach St.,Leak in service to home leaking 6 to 12 Gpm. 9.Whitney Woods Rd.,Leak in the service to home leaking 6 tol2 Gpm. 10.Route 3A @ Scituate line leaking hydrant leaking 2 to 5 Gpm. 11.66 Margin St.,Leak in service to home leaking 6 to 12 Gpm 12.Cohasset Swim Center,Leak on valve @ Sohier Rd.leaking 5 to 10 Gpm 13.35 Stevens St.,Leak in service to home leaking 6 to 12 Gpm 14.Rustic Ln.@ end.Leak in Service to home leaking 6 to 12 Gpm. 15.North Main St.opp.the Meetinghouse,Leak in service to home leaking 5 to 10 Gpm 16.Border St.opp parking for Atlantica,Leak in service to home leaking 5 tolO Gpm. AARON RIVER RESERVOIR &VARIABLE MILFOIL In 2009,the Water Commission was contact by field crews from the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)regarding the presence of Variable Milfoil covers about 1/3 of an acre in a remote section of the reservoir. Variable Milfoil is an invasive that can environmentally damage a water body if left unchecked. Approvals were obtained from the conservation commission located in Hingham,Scituate and Cohasset,since the reservoir is located in all three towns,to eradicate the Variable Milfoil.In the spring of 2009,benthic mats were installed and checked throughout the summer months. The purpose of the mats is to block out the light to kill the variable milfoil.This process and the presence of the invasive species will continue to be evaluated.Arron River Reservoir,Bound Brook control Structure,the spillway at Arron River Reservoir,and the Emergency Spillway at Arron River Reservoir must be inspected every two years by a qualified engineer.This inspection was done in the fall of 2009.It is required by the State of MA bureau of dams. 149 LITTLE HARBOR PROJECT.The Little Harbor Project is one of the largest public works projects ever conducted by the Town of Cohasset.The expansion of the sewer collection system was required by a regulatory administration consent order and took several years of planning and design.The Water Department,during this period,adjusted the scheduling of planned improvements to replace water mains in streets in the Little Harbor area.This scheduling was done to limit the planned water and sewer line construction in the streets to only one disruption to the residents. The Water and Sewer Commission met prior to the selection of a contractor to assess the advantages and disadvantages of conducting the work as two separate projects or as one joint project between the two Commissions.A joint project was determined to be the best approach for the Town. By the beginning of 2009,the majority of the water improvements have been completed and by May 2009 the remaining streets were sewered.The majority of the Water Department's work conducted in 2009 is related to restoration of roadway shoulders and pavement.The Water and Sewer Departments utilized pavement pricing and services available to the Department of Public Works through the South Shore Consortium (provided by the Metro Area Planning Council)to control the paving work and costs. In 2009 the following streets were paved with a base course and a finished pavement course:Deep Run,Rust Way,White Head Road,Highland Avenue,North Main Street,Robert Jason Road,William B.Long Road,Gammons Road,and Keene Way.The edges of these streets were installed with berms or curbing to improve stormwater runoff.Loam and seed was also installed on the edges of these roads as one of the last steps in the restoration process.Much of the loam used was "recycled"from the loam removed to install the new turf surface at the High School football field. Since the project started in September 2007,the Cohasset Water Department replaced approximately 14,800 linear feet (2.8 miles)of water main,along with 41 hydrants,and 152 service connections. ENERGY SAVINGS.The Water Department submitted an application to the Department of Energy Resource (DOER)to have a free energy audit conducted by a third party to build upon the previous steps taken in 2008. WATER STORAGE TANKS.The Water Department has had discussion and proceeding with plans to have one or two cell phone carries install antennas on the Bear Hill and possible Scituate Hill tank to improve the coverage in Town. LILY POND WATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS.In 2009,the Water Commission took several steps to improve the reliability of water provided its customers including: •Evaluated potential stimulus funding options •Submitted a list of proposed projects for funding by the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF)program 150 •Prepared a design for a Pretreatment System process to improve the amount of organics that the WTP can remove from the source waters.The pretreatment reduction of organics is needed to allow the WTP to reliable produce water that is in compliance with the Stage 1 and pending Stage 2 Disinfection By Product Rule.By this rule,stricter requirement have been set on the amount of total trihalomethanes (TTHM)and haloacetic acids (HAA5)that can be delivered to customers.To date the WTP has made adjustment to the existing WTP to achieve better results.In some cases these changes have resulted in adverse water quality levels of other water quality parameters such as Manganese. •DEP has approved the proposed 3 MGD Pretreatment System which is composed of a magnetic ion exchange (MIEX)process that would treat the water from Lily Pond before the existing treatment plant.The Pretreatment System would be located in a new building located adjacent to the existing facility. •An application has been submitted to DEP to formalize the changes made to the Ferric Chloride and Poly Aluminum Chloride chemical feed system. •Steps have been take to select a new chemical to be added as part of the treatment process.The additional chemical would be a blend of two phosphate chemicals to inhibit corrosion and to sequester Manganese.The sequestered Manganese will reduce the amount that can precipitate out of solution and cause dirty water complaints when the settled precipitants are resuspended.The chemical will also reduce the amount of Lead and other metals that can leach out of plumbing fixtures and the soldered joints. WATERSHED PROTECTION.The Water Commission employs Norfolk Ram Group to conduct watershed protection work for the Water Department.In 2009 this work included: Review of Watershed Threats . •Norfolk reviewed a proposed development of a high density condominium project at 8 James Lane,located with the Zone II (and within 150-feet of the Zone I)for the Ellms Meadow well field. •Norfolk provided follow up review of current activities for the Cook Estate (Abbott Homes) project,regarding a request for a drainage easement on Town property and possible implications for prevention of storm water discharges and/or erosion within the water supply watershed.This project was previously reviewed in 2007,but has been dormant. •Norfolk has also been reviewing activities at the former Norfolk Conveyor,which is a state 21E hazardous waste site,and near the site of the Avalon development.The adequacy, completeness and progress of the site assessment and proposed waste site clean-up at Norfolk Conveyor continues to be reviewed,and our consultants provide,as appropriate, additional comments to DEP and the property owner concerning the 21E submittals of record (site assessments and remediation plans).In addition,because this site is proposed for residential redevelopment with an on-site wastewater treatment plant,our consultants have reviewed the project application for a Groundwater Discharge Permit (a GWDP),which is required from DEP prior to discharge of treated wastewater.The Water Commission had 151 appealed the GWDP which was issued by the DEP July 20,2007,but in 2008 withdrew the appeal as part of a settlement with Avalon which allows the development to go forward. The permit was finally issued last year. Stream Gauging .Monitoring continued for the four stream gauge locations that track hydrologic conditions and tributary flow contributions within the watershed.Norfolk Ram Group has coordinated with American Water to visit all of the monitoring gauges on a monthly basis to download stream depth and temperature data that is collected hourly by the automated field devices.Norfolk Ram Group has been compiling and interpreting this watershed data,and data is shared and stored on American Water computers as well.Norfolk coordinates with Drew Cottone at the Water Plant to receive monthly data downloaded by Drew from the four stream gauging field devices on a monthly basis (per DEP requirements). The data is uploaded into Norfolk's annual tracking spreadsheet.Norfolk prepared an annual summary of the stream gauging results (through the 3'^'^quarter of 2009 as required by DEP), and submitted this to the Water Department this month (December)for their submittal to MADEP.The annual stream gauge summary is a graphed summary of average daily stream elevations,and average daily discharge volumes for each stream.The four streams that are tributary to Lily Pond are:Peppermint Brook,Brass Kettle Brook,Bound Brook,and Aaron River (below the dam).Also,Norfolk replaced two of the four water level monitoring devices (due to mechanical failure of the devices).These were at the stations for Bound Brook and Aaron River. The devices were replaced by the manufacturer at no charge per manufacturer's warrantee. NHESP Sampling Program .In the Spring of 2009,Norfolk Ram Group revisited the requirements of a Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program (NHESP)Surface Water Monitoring Program,set in place in 2008,that involved biological surface water sampling In May,July and October 2008.The sampling was conducted as part of the Lily Pond Attenuated Bluet Monitoring Plan required by NHESP (of the Massachusetts,Division of Fisheries & Wildlife).This trophic state monitoring program included sample collection at three locations within Lily Pond to enable NHESP to assess potential impacts from the installation of the in- Pond aeration system.In the Spring of 2009,after Norfolk Ram correspondence with the NHESP office concerning the results of the 2008 sampling program,the NHESP allowed the program to cease,and all sampling has been discontinued. RAIN GARDEN PROJECT.In calendar year 2009,we closed out the remaining two (of three total)rain garden construction contracts,after the contractors'respective one-year maintenance requirements were fulfilled.The two contracts,now completed,were for twenty- six (26)rain gardens within the watershed of Lily Pond,installed to reduce rainwater runoff pollutants that are carried to the pond.This Project utilizes structural best management practice (BMP)solutions and incorporates low impact development (LID)strategies to contain and minimize off-site flows and pollutant loading in these areas.Structural BMPs being implemented include hooded catch basins,bioretention facilities (a.k.a.rain gardens),roadside swales with biofilters and spill containment oil/water separator facilities.In total,thirty six (36) stormwater capture locations have been addressed in areas that are tributary to Peppermint Brook and Lily Pond.Such areas are around the Clay Spring Road development.Pond Street, Route 3A,and King Street;and areas tributary to Aaron River Reservoir.There is also a 152 demonstration rain garden at the Lily Pond Water Treatment Plant and a bio-swale constructed along the Plant's driveway,which were the first constructed in Town.This stormwater improvement project utilized funds from our Section 319 Grant ($255,000)and the 2%low interest loans ($497,500)from the Clean Water SRF (CWSRF)program. In addition,Norfolk Ram conducted inspections and developed and issued a comprehensive Operation and Maintenance (O&M)manual to the Water Department to ensure proper continued maintenance by the Water Commission's hired landscaper for all the rain gardens in the Lily Pond watershed.Norfolk Ram met with Water Department staff and the hired landscaper to review the scope of the O&M plan,and to be sure that all involved are familiar with its requirements and scope. RAIN GARDENS AT ELLMS MEADOW.Norfolk Ram prepared and submitted a Grant application to Coastal Zone Management for the design and implementation of additional stormwater BMP's in the James Brook watershed near Ellms Meadow well field.The application was not successful because the Town's Capital Commonwealth score was not high enough.This was a follow up to work in calendar year 2008,when the Water Department cooperated with the Town on an additional stormwater improvement project that benefits the Ellms Meadow Wellfield.The Town completed installation of one (1)rain garden and two (2) constructed wetlands at the intersection of Norfolk and Cushing Roads.The one rain garden intercepts and treats stormwater at a final catch basin in Norfolk Road near the intersection with Cushing Road;and the two constructed wetlands,located on the north side of Cushing Road at this intersection,intercept "first flush"stormwater from two (one 10-inch and one 12- inch diameter)drainage outfall pipes that exist in that area and that discharge toward the Zone 1 for the wellfield.These new stormwater BMPs were part of a larger project that was designed by Norfolk Ram and funded in part by a state CZM grant plus Cohasset matching funds which included Cohasset Preservation Committee funds.The contractor who installed these BMPs has been contracted for maintenance of these storm water BMPs for a three year period (two years remain). MISCELLANEOUS •Norfolk provided the Commission with a "potential hydropower"estimate for the Aaron River Dam. •Norfolk assisted the Commission with some GIS watershed maps,such as for the Wheelwright property,and for a Conservation Trust map. •Norfolk responded to questions from the Commission concerning the use of the Ellms Meadow winter skating area •Norfolk also responded to a question from the Commission concerning control of weed growth in Lily Pond.In response,Norfolk called in Aquatic Control Technology (ACT)and held a meeting at the Pond with the Water Department,and ACT.As a result of this meeting,it was determined that action (weed removal)would not be appropriate. CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS Commissioner McNabb presented a paper,"Watershed Protection in Developed and Developed Areas",on the Cohasset Water Department's successful watershed protection program at the NEWWA Annual Meeting April 1-2,2009 in 153 Worcester,Mass.He also presented a paper,"Chlorine -the Achilles Heel?"at the American Water Works (AWWA)April 8-10,2009 National Water Security Congress in Washington,DC , on a potential security vulnerability in the national drinking water infrastructure.Copies of these presentations can be downloaded from the Water Commission's website, www.cohassetwater.org. SOURCE WATER ASSESSMENT &PROTECTION (SWAP)REPORT.On January 16,2004 the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)issued the final SWAP Report for the Cohasset Water Department.The SWAP report identifies the sources of Cohasset public drinking water supply,the protection areas around those supplies,inventories the potential sources of contamination,and makes a number of recommendations to improve protection of our water supplies.The Cohasset Water Commission,in its ongoing watershed protection program,following the 2002 Surface Water Supply Protection Plan,is planning on implementing the recommendations of the SWAP along with the many other water supply protection measures already underway.A copy of the SWAP Report is available at the Lily Pond Water Treatment Plant and on the Water Department web site,www.cohassetwater.org. MAINTENANCE &OPERATION HIGHLIGHTS BY MONTH: JANUARY •Disassembled,cleaned and reassembled venturi tubes of all three rapid sand filters and backwash system for accurate measurement of flow FEBRUARY •Delivery of treatment residuals to Bourne Landfill (Mass.Waste).Residuals were removed from #1 Lagoon in October '08 •Treatment residuals removal (laria Bros.)and transport to Bourne landfill (Graham) MARCH •Repaired joint seals around leaking filter effluent pipes •#2 High Service inoperative (3 weeks)due to defective heat sink cooling fan.Fan replaced,unit back in service. •Cleaned flocculation/sedimentation basins.Performed routine maintenance. APRIL •Security gate for plant driveway out of service (defective gear box).Gear box replaced, unit put back in service. MAY • Initiated painting of interior plant structures,pump room level (walls and piping). Completed September '09. Ellms Meadow Well Station placed on line (daytime operation only)5/27 Conducted unidirectional flushing program on distribution system 154 JUNE •Cleaned #1 Lagoon of water treatment residuals.Removal performed by laria Bros., transport to Bourne Landfill by Graham. JULY •Remote monitoring site (Brass Kettle Brook)back on line after being out of service for 6 months. •New batteries,timer and solar controller installed,radio transmitters were outsourced for electronic component upgrade. •Aaron River data logger defective,replaced,back in service •Replaced two damaged tube settler sections for the Sedimentation Basins. •Initiated investigation of Geo-Tubes for treatment residuals management AUGUST •Begin removal and transport of treatment residuals from #2 Lagoon in preparation for Geo-Tube installation.Removed by laria Bros.,transported by Graham Waste. SEPTEMBER •Ellms Meadow in continuous operation (24 hour).Well field Level between 18'and 20'. (20'is well high level. •Transfer of treatment residuals from #1 Lagoon into Geo-tubes started 9/17,completed 9/23.Work performed by Mineral Processing System (MPS) OCTOBER •Conducted unidirectional flushing program on distribution system •Initiated painting of plant interior walls,chemical room,still in progress. •Installed 2"water meter in plant process water line for accurate recording of water usage. •Installed carbon dioxide detector in boiler room as required by State Boiler Inspector. NOVEMBER •Installed new data logger at Bound Brook remote site.Out of service approximately 4 weeks. •Cleaned flocculation/sedimentation basin.Performed routine maintenance. DECEMBER •Transferred treatment residuals from #1 Lagoon into Geo-Tubes started 12/1, completed 12/3 155 COOPERATION WITH OTHER TOWN DEPARTMENTS.The Cohasset Water Department cooperated with many other Town of Cohasset departments during 2009 including: •The water department provided significant improvements to Town roadways,working cooperatively with the DRW and Sewer Commission as part of the Little Harbor Project. •Provided a water supply for the veterans memorial and other parks at Lyons Memorial Park (North Main St and Joy Place)and various location along the Town Common. •The Water Department does billing for the Sewer Department. •Quarterly Collaboration with Sewer Department for Billing •Worked with DPW on multiple paving jobs,including South Main Street,Beechwood Street, Pond Street,Stanton Road,Bailey Road,and Ridgetop Road •Coordinated construction activities with various parties regarding road races,walks and other charity events CONCLUSION.The strength and successes of today's Water Department have been possible because of the vision and extraordinary efforts of the Water Commission and staff in the 1970's,to conceptualize,design,permit,and build the Aaron River Reservoir and the Lily Pond Treatment Plant which turned Cohasset from a water-poor town to a water-rich town. During 2009,the Cohasset Water Commission has implemented many major Infrastructure investments,operational initiatives,land acquisition and landscaping projects which significantly enhance our ability to protect our water supply,treat,pump and deliver excellent drinking water and reliable water service for domestic and firefighting use for our customers and our ratepayers in Cohasset. The Board of Water Commissioners and the Water Department would like to thank all the Town officials,boards,citizens,and committees who have supported and assisted us throughout 2009.We will continue to improve the water system in the coming years for the benefit of ail customers and the Town of Cohasset. Respectfully submitted, BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS Glenn A.Pratt,Chairman Nathaniel Palmer,Vice-Chairman JohnK.McNabb,Jr.,Clerk 156 2009 Sewer Commission Annual Report 2009 saw the completion of the Little Harbor/Atlantic Avenue and Deep Run/Rust Way sewer expansion,as well as completion of the treatment plant expansion.Only a few punch list items and some final paving and landscaping remain for 2010,which will be completed next spring. The treatment plant,with the new GE membranes,has been performing very well and process testing continues to refine and optimize operations at the wastewater treatment plant.The Sewer Commission will be re-assessing wastewater system operations in 2010 to assure all the expanded system requirements will be met. The Sewer Commission began an information campaign in 2009 for residents and drain layers to address the upcoming sewer service connections for the new expansion area.A public meeting was held in September and individual distribution of Application and Information Packages were sent to half the new users,and the remainder will be distributed in January 2010.A Project-Wide Conservation Commission filing for sewer connections was completed by the Sewer Commission to eliminate the need for individual filings with the Conservation Commission for each service.Service inspections by the Conservation agent will occur for each application to verify compliance with the system wide Order of Conditions.The application fee for a sewer service connection to the new low pressure sewer system also includes periodic inspection and pressure testing of the service.The overall goal is to streamline the connection process and reduce costs for residents while simultaneously ensuring the quality and integrity of all low pressure sewer service connections. It is anticipated that the North Cohasset expansion will consume the remaining capacity allowed in the Town's Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA)with the Town of Hull.A flow meter has been activated to monitor flows in the main low pressure sewer connection to Hull.Current flow data indicate that the Town will be close to its flow limit to Hull once the Deep Run/Rust Way homes have been connected. The Sewer Commission issued a Grinder Pump Solicitation in 2009 and selected E/One Extreme series pumps for use in the new sewer expansion area.The solicitation,which included a 5 year equipment warranty,established a standard for quality and performance and obtained a very attractive price for the units,including enhanced control panels. Inflow and infiltration (I/I)system assessments were focused on the Jacob's Meadow area.A campaign to replace old clay service piping was initiated in that area.The initial program was anticipated to be exercised via the Towns existing Little Harbor sewer expansion contractors; however,construction progress on the expansion spanned the entire construction season.This pushed service replacement into the 2010 construction season.It is anticipated that an area wide program will be publicly bid in early 2010 to address the replacement of these antiquated and leaky service pipes.The Commission has worked with Town Counsel to formulate a temporary license procedure to allow the Town to upgrade such services which are on private property.It is also anticipated that a sewer main program of "testing and sealing"will also be 157 exercised in the spring of 2010 to allow inspection and sealing of sewer collector pipe joints primarily in the "original sewer"(circa 1978)area of the Town. The Sewer Commission maintains a "waiting list"for additional connections,and in 2009 the Commission contacted several of the listed entities for allocation of available capacity.This allocation was based on a 2008 engineering assessment of flows into the system.Due to economic conditions and development approval constraints,most of these allocations have not been used. In 2010,the Sewer Commission will be continuing a program to assess feasible satellite treatment options,and to re-assess sewer expansion options for currently non-sewered areas, especially those within the water supply watershed.Water resource preservation strategies to maintain stream flows and groundwater recharge blends well with the satellite treatment option.Recent economic conditions have increased the availability of land parcels for siting such facilities.The 2010 planning effort will expand past evaluations to identify and define conceptual solutions for these outlying,non-sewered areas which will provide increased protection for the Town's drinking water source and an environmentally sound and economically feasible option for wastewater disposal. The Sewer Commission office was relocated in 2009 to the basement of Town Hall.Due to the expanded size of the sewer system and the anticipated administrative demands,relocation to a dedicated office space was essential.Diane Hindley,Administrative Assistant to the Commission,coordinated the move and will be dealing with resident issues and new service applications from this location.She can be contacted at 781-383-4108. John Beck,Chairman Sean Cunning,Vice Chairman Wayne Sawchuk,Clerk 158 2009 REPORT OF THE COHASSET HISTORICAL COMMISSION The Cohasset Historical Commission submits with pleasure the annual report of projects worked on during 2009 for the Town of Cohasset. "Local Historical Commissions are an important part of municipal government in Massachusetts.We are responsible for community-wide historic preservation planning. Historical Commissions advise elected officials and other boards on historic preservation issues, including zoning changes,the re-use of municipally owned historic buildings,and master planning or preservations of historic landscapes."(from Massachusetts Historical Commission by-laws summary sheet).This is different from the Cohasset Historical Society,a local non- profit society,whose mission is to preserve the history of Cohasset. National Register of Historic Places -The following properties and districts in Cohasset are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Caleb Lothrop House,Summer Street (1976) Government Island Historic District,Lighthouse Lane (1994) Cohasset Common Historic District (1978,1996) Josephine M Hagerty House,Atlantic Avenue (1997) Central Cemetery,Joy Place (2003) Bates Ship Chandlery/Maritime Museum,Elm Street (2003) Captain John Wilson House,Elm Street (2003) Pratt Building,South Main Street (2006) Many other properties in town are eligible to be listed on the National Register,either individually or as part of a Historical District. Inventory Forms -Over 2100 historical properties in Cohasset have been inventoried and forms placed on file with the Massachusetts Historical Commission.There are properties from the late 1600's through the mid 1900's listed.All inventory listings can be accessed online through the Massachusetts Historical Commission website and going to "Search the MACRIS Database." Copies of the inventory forms are also available at the Paul Pratt Library and at the Historical Society's Pratt Building.We give special thanks to David Wadsworth for his time and effort in keeping these files up to date.He is always finding more areas of town which can be inventoried. "State or federally involved"proiects -We receive communication concerning any state projects which may impact a historic area.This year,comments were received from the marine archaeological survey for the Hull Municipal Lighting Plant Offshore Wind Power Project in Hull. 159 Local Involvement - 1.Government Island National Register site.This year,2010,celebrates the 150*^ anniversary of the lighting of the granite Minot's Ledge Lighthouse.The Historical Commission has a vested interest in Government Island and wants to keep this property historically correct. Thanks to the DPW,the area is cleared of weeds and mowed.We are working on signage for the site and at the Minot's Ledge Light Replica.We also are looking to develop signage to emphasize the historic significance of Beacon Rock. 2.The Zoning Board of Appeals asked us to review the plans for the housing project at 25 Ripley Road.This property is on the state inventory listing.We received the site plans,were able to give some of the history of the building and commented on preserving the character of this 1880 building. 3.During the Cohasset Day,we sold "1-4-3"Minot Light T-shirts,sweatshirts,license plates and tote bags.We have inventory in both youth and adult sizes.The proceeds from these sales are used towards work on the Replica. 4.Minot's Ledge Light -When the Coast Guard declared that Minot's Ledge Lighthouse was surplus property,we were able to meet with a lighthouse preservationist who had advised the commission in the past.We informed the town that we felt that the Lighthouse,as a National Register property with high liability,should stay under the control of the Federal Government and an alliance with other groups in the area be formed to promote the recreational,educational and cultural impact of the Lighthouse. 5.Meeting House Pond -The Commission met twice with the proponents for the restoration of the Meeting House Pond,which is part of the Cohasset Common National Historic District.After our initial discussions,they were also advised to contact the District Commission and Massachusetts Historical Commission for their advice. 6.Community Preservation Committee -A portion of the CPA funds are allocated for historic preservation and a member of our Commission sits on the Community Preservation Committee.Although it is not mandated that the Historical Commission review proposals before they go to the CPC,we feel strongly that in order to help maintain the historic integrity of this town,we need to be involved. 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. 160 We thank the various town departments and committees that have helped and supported our goals.The Commission meets each month except during July and August.Meeting schedules are posted on at Town Clerk's office at Town Hall. Respectfully Submitted, Rebecca Bates-McArthur,Chairman David Wadsworth,Secretary Marilyn Morrison Nathaniel Palmer Hamilton Tewksbury 161 2009 Report for the Committee on Town History The six publications produced by the Committee on Town History are still being sold by Buttonwood Books,the town hall clerk's office,and the Cohasset Historical Society. Revenues from the book account kept by Mike Buckely exceed $20,000 to be used for reprints and any other publication that our account can cover without appealing to the town for additional funding. The books are offered to the above venues at wholesale prices in order for them to make a profit,the same mark up as standard book sellers. The books are offered in small lots,so that unsold inventory will not be tied up. In addition to the book sellers,the commitee set up a table at the summer art show and sold several hundred dollars worth of books. There are no current new titles in production,though there has been some discussion about researching Indians in Cohasset as a future title. Respectfully submitted, Jim Hamilton,chair.Committee on Town History January 20,2010 162 2009 ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY Mission Statement:"The Paul Pratt Memorial Library enriches the Cohasset community by promoting a love of reading and the pursuit of knowledge.We provide a welcoming environment in which to read,learn and discover and --through technology --a window to the world beyond." Service Statistics At a Glance -FY2009 149,299 items loaned out 7,046 reference questions answered 136,261 visitors to the library 79%of Cohasset residents have an active library card 2,130,995 hits to the library's web site 9,601 public computer sessions for adults (youth statistics not tracked) 158 children's programs presented to 4,757 participants 80 adult programs presented to 1,205 participants 2,029 reservations of library meeting room space FY2009 Operating Budget Revenue Sources Municipal Funds $496,189 Gift Account $485 Friends of the Cohasset Library $18,200 State Aid To Public Libraries Grant $10,286 Endowment Trust Income $32,000 LSTA (Library Services &Technology Act)Grant $2,500 Net Lender Grant $6,993 South Shore Music Circus Grant $5,000 *Fees/fines turned over to Town's General Fund:$17,859.49 Total $571,653 163 2009 ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY Continued Cohasset's public library is a busy one!The Paul Pratt Memorial Library (PPML)is ranked the number one top lender per capita of 48 libraries in Southeastern MA,number 4 top lender in its population group (5,000 -9,999),and ranks 24 statewide (370 libraries).PPML is dedicated to offering outstanding resources and programming.The Library is a center for lifelong learning and a community meeting place where the Trustees and staff work to maintain an environment of intellectual freedom which welcomes all and satisfies the needs of users of diverse ages,backgrounds and abilities. In addition to offering 12 Internet computers for public use,the library's wireless environment supports users with laptops.We encourage you to visit the library at 35 Ripley Road in order to enjoy the amenities of a beautiful facility and welcoming staff.Or,visit our website at www.cohassetlibrarv.org to order books and movies from home and work,reserve museum passes or meeting room space online,use our online research databases,see listings of new books and movies and learn about upcoming programs. Grants LSTA (Library Services Technology Act)Grant The library was awarded a $2,500 federal IMLS (Institute of Museum &Library Services)grant for a Preservation Survey grant.The library's grant proposal was selected by the MA Board of Library Commissioners in a competitive grant process. Net Lender PPML was awarded a $6,993 Net Lender award by Southeastern MA Library System (SEMLS).These grant funds,intended to support resource sharing,are awarded to libraries that loan more library materials than they borrow from other libraries. South Shore Music Circus Grant PPML was awarded a $5,000 grant by the South Shore Music Circus to be used for purchasing a RFID self-checkout station.This was the third SSMC grant awarded to the library for this project,totaling $25,000.The self-check station will enable patrons to check out library materials independently. RFID Implementation During FY2009,the library began implementing Radio Frequency Identification technology (RFID).This technology improves the speed and accuracy of most circulation and shelving functions,facilitating good customer service and minimizing loss of materials.Using a self-checkout system and RFID,customers can independently check out multiple items at once and pay fees and fines independently with credit cards.Spending less time on routine tasks frees library staff to satisfy the more complex information needs of library patrons. 164 Information Sen/Ices and Programming The Reference Department continues to field 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.The Reference Department will search and place holds on materials not found in our network of libraries. Other services available through the Reference Department include one-on-one basic computer classes,reader's advisory services,and locating information on the internet. Our outreach program serves homebound Cohasset residents,the Golden Living Center of Cohasset,and the Sunrise Assisted Living Center of Cohasset.The Reference Department selects materials,manages,and coordinates with The Friends of the Library delivery of library materials to those who are unable to visit the library due to illness or disability.The library offers programs of interest to senior citizens including Posit Science Brain Fitness Program,an electronic auditory processing and memory exercise program. Selection of new titles keeps the collection refreshed and balanced.Continual weeding of the non-fiction and fiction areas of the library helps keep the collection valid and up-to-date. Our ReadyReads collection provides local book groups with a selection of popular books,in kit form. Adult programming includes monthly movies,a book discussion group,author visits, informative presentations on a variety of subjects,and the Great Decisions discussion program. The library is thankful to the Friends of the Library and the Cohasset Democratic Town committee for funding certain programs. Our third annual town-wide reading event brought residents and scholars together on the subjects of slavery,freedom,and Cohasset history.Authors Julian Houston and David Blight visited Cohasset as part of our Cohasset Reads Together event. We continue to promote library programs through newspapers,library flyers,e-mail newsletters,and the library's website.We also collaborate with local groups and organizations, such as local garden clubs,the senior center,and the Historical Society,to name a few,to offer interesting adult programs. Children and Teen Programs &Services The Children's Room supports,enriches,and encourages students and families with all their literacy needs.Children's programs continued to be very popular and well attended.We held 158 children's programs throughout the year with 4,757 in attendance.More than 300 students registered for the statewide summer reading adventure.We offered an online version of the summer reading program for those students who chose to manage and log their time and titles in this fashion.The online version also allowed students to write book reviews and to rate books for publication on the Cohasset summer reading homepage.Our families enjoyed a magician,a musical concert,a storyteller,live animal shows,and a puppet show.Monday Night at the Movies was a new addition to summer programming.Newly released family films were shown on six consecutive Monday evenings. The Children's Room offered many literacy events during the year.Story &Craft for Cohasset residents ages 3-6 is always popular.Music with MamaSteph and Drop In Story Time draws families from ail over the South Shore.We celebrated Family Literacy Month with the "Toe Jam Puppet Band"and with Drop In Crafts. 165 We participated in the Cohasset Reads Together town-wide reading program by providing each classroom grades K-5 with companion books for their classroom library and study guides that complemented the CRT theme.We also provided sets of CRT books and companion books for the Cohasset Middle/High School library. 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 young adults. One member began a recycling program in the Community Room.We also post the summer reading lists for grades K-12 on our web site and we have paper copies on hand in the Children's Room and the Young Adult Room.Included in a binder are all the private and independent school summer reading lists that Cohasset students might need. With continued collaboration with the Cohasset Public School librarians we are able to select new titles in fiction and nonfiction and provide databases that complement the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.This collaboration enables our students to readily find materials necessary for successful school research projects. Homework Center The first year of the library's new Homework Center was a resounding success!Every Tuesday evening,Cohasset students were invited to drop in to the Homework Center for free tutoring provided by the members of the Cohasset High School Honor Society.One-on-one tutoring and homework help,as well as pizza and beverages provided by the Friends of the Cohasset Library,were appreciated by the many students who took advantage of this service. Friends of the Cohasset Library The Friends of Cohasset Library support the library through ongoing fund-raising and advocacy to provide programming and community outreach services and otherwise make our library special.In fiscal 2009,the Friends raised over $13,000 through their annual appeal and book sales.These funds,and more,were invested in our traditional services:children's and adult programming,senior citizen outreach and library museum passes that are available for the public.In addition,the Friends funded a coordinator and refreshments for a new initiative,a weekly Homework Center where children received homework help from honor society students free of charge.The Homework Center will be expanded in FY2010 to include a section exclusively for high school students. The Friends also provide refreshments at many library functions,volunteers at various events,and the coffee service for patrons.This year,the Friends and their families prepped, planted and maintained the center island in the library parking lot to give patrons a wonderful first impression of the library's physical space.Finally,the Friends host an annual luncheon to thank the fabulous and staff and volunteers that make our library a special community resource. Members of the Friends board include Carolyn Coffey,Linda Fechter,Gail Flynn,June Hubbard,Lauren Koncius,Kate Krumsiek,Jill Littlejohn,Marjie Murphy,Charlotte Pfaffmann and Barbara Wrenn. 166 The Cohasset Library Trust.Inc.(CLT) The Cohasset Library Trust has had a good year.Its mission is to prudently manage the Trusf s endowment-the result of gifts to the library for more thanlOO years,as well as to grow the endowment for the future benefit of the library. The Library Trust has an outstanding Investment Advisory Comnnittee (lAC)which meets quarterly to consider the endowment's portfolio.During Fiscal Year 2009,the lACs recommendations resulted in the endowment's performance beating the appropriate indexes—even though results were also in the negative as a result of economic conditions. In the first six-months of 2008,the Library Trustees decided to use the remainder of the Library Building Fund (now merged into the Library Trust)to replace dangerous carpets in the library and install a state-of-the-art,RFID,self-checkout system in the library.RFID stands for radio frequency identification and replaces barcodes as identifiers.In expectation of bills to be paid for both these projects,the endowment Funds for these two purposes were transferred into Vanguard Money Market Fund from various other mutual funds in August,2008.This preserved the remainder of the Building Fund from the drop in the stock market in late 2008 and early 2009. Respectfully submitted, Agnes McCann,Chair Sheila Evans Barbara Power Patience Towie Sarah Pease Stacey Weaver Rodney Hobson Marylou Lawrence Roger Lowe 167 2009 Report of the Recreation Commission It is with distinct pleasure that we report the 2009 activities of the Recreation Comnnission to residents. 2009 proved to be a landmark year for the commission in a number of areas.Via internal restructuring,the commission was able to provide the Director of Recreation with a 30 hour per week Recreation Assistant.On July 1^\2009 Michael J.Barra was hired by Town Manager William Griffin as the Department's first Recreation Assistant.This long overdue addition to the staff has made possible numerous capabilities for the department and operations that directly impact residents. With the new position of Recreation Assistant came new responsibilities for the department. The Recreation Director,Ted Carroll has formulated a comprehensive field use policy which he oversees and administers for the Town.While it has created a time consuming duty for the Director,all sports programs are now better accommodated via finite field use scheduling of our facilities. We are now able to offer on-line registrations which are of benefit to all participants.Further, our up to date website,(www.cohassetrec.com ),allows residents to view all of our programs from home,anytime night or day,as well as the ability to register for programs from home,at their convenience.From October 2008,thru June 30,2009,$41,500 was transacted via on-line registrations.Based upon a full 12 month Fiscal Year and greater familiarity of residents relative to online registrations,we would anticipate the dollar amount to quadruple in another year. This year we were able to offer new and exciting programs and special events and activities. For example,we conducted our first annual Recreation Fair on Sunday,March 22,2009.The Recreation Fair brings together under one roof,a variety of public and private recreational opportunities and services that are available to Cohasset residents and allows residents to speak directly to the providers of those services.Further,residents are able to register that day for summer recreation programs that the department will offer,in October,the Massachusetts Recreation and Park Association honored the Cohasset Recreation Department with the Community Outreach Award for our Recreation Fair.The Program Outreach Award was one of eight awards presented by the MRPA at the annual conference and the award is given for a "program over and above regular programming that demonstrates a benefit to the community".The 2^"^Annual Recreation Fair will be held on Sunday,March 22"^^,2010 at the Deer Hill School. The old Teen Garage is now a fully programmed Recreation Center from which a multitude of Recreation Department programs are conducted on a year round basis.Dances and private parties continue to be held at the Center and rental of the facility remains available. We are pleased to report that the Cohasset Recreation Department was chosen as a South Shore Vocational Technical High School project to replace the antiquated heating system with a 168 full HVAC system.Once completed in 2010 the new system will allow us to save money and offer more programs at the site.Special thanks to Ken Thayer,Cohasset Representative to the SSVT School Committee,Scott Anderson from Anderson Fuel,Glenn Pratt from Suburban Contract Cleaning. Recreation is a very dynamic discipline and meeting the ever changing needs of residents of all ages,a challenge.To this end,we have offered a number of new services this past year including Summer Xtreme,our Middle school summer program,trips to Red Sox games, Nantucket Daffodil Days trip.New York City trips,piano lessons,SAT instruction,CPR classes, expanded Coast Guard Boating Safety programs and Babysitting training. Our summer concerts on the common series underwent an overhaul 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 4 concerts during the summer of 2009.Concerts performed by a variety of bands were moved to Thursday nights after the Farmer's Market. November was a busy month for the Department as we hosted the Department's first annual Used Sports Sale and cosponsored the Thanks-for-giving road race.The Used Sports Sale gave residents the chance to recycle used equipment and or purchase items such as skates and skis. The proceeds benefited the Recreation Center.In conjunction with the Clark Chatterton Memorial Fund Committee the Department organized the Thanksgiving Morning 5 k Road Race. 283 runners registered for the race and it was a highly successful run.Special thanks go out to our sponsors and volunteers. While Department budget restrictions continue and have become even more curtailing,we are utilizing our Revolving Account Fund for 100%Self-Supporting services to the maximum.Use of this Fund not only accounts for all the cost of providing a particular program,but also contributes a portion of revenue back to the tax payers via deposits in the General Fund of the Town. During Fiscal Year 2009,starting July 1,2008 through June 30,2009 the Recreation Commission produced for the General Fund $76,708.44.Over $11,000.00 was produced for use by the Commission via grants and matching grant funds and donations.Concurrently,over $75,000.00 was transacted via Revolving Account Funds for 100%Self-Supporting programs via fees charged participants for a variety of services.Approximately another $200,000.00 was transacted via other and direct self-supporting financial systems during F.Y.2009,manifesting over $360,000.00 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.In many instances time was volunteered in lieu of full fee payments,benefiting the Department and participants of programs. 169 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 upgrading and renovating existing outdoor recreational facilities under jurisdiction of the Commission.Often times these undertakings are coordinated via a lending of both public and privately solicited resources and efforts,easing taxpayers'burden. The seven member,elected board of the Recreation Commissioner's,volunteer their services to the Town and Department meeting regularly in order to discuss a wide-spectrum of topics relative to the leisure needs and pursuits of all residents.Further,the Commissioner's establish policy,and provide Departmental direction,support,and assistance.Each meeting is publicly posted at least one week prior to date 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 would like to thank both Anthony J.Carbone and Lisa L.Lojacono who served the Town as Commissioners for ten and six years respectively.Their dedication, time and efforts were greatly appreciated as each brought with them perspectives,insight and input which was essential towards meeting our goals and objectives. 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 Daniel J.Martin,Vice-Chairperson Abigail H.Alves,Secretary Lillian M.Curley Kathryn C.Lydon Roseanne M.McMorris Andrew P.Quigley James E.Carroll,Jr.,Director 170 2009 REPORT OF THE OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE The Open Space Committee,with several new members,worked this year to develop a new Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP)for the Town of Cohasset.In January,we reviewed the proposals the Town received from potential consultants and on January 15*'^the Town signed a contract with the firm of Beals and Thomas,Inc.,(B &T),to work with the Committee on a new Plan.Money for this purpose came from a grant from the Community Preservation Committee. The new OSRP will be valid for seven years and will maintain the Town's eligibility for certain state grants.It will establish goals for the Town in the areas of open space and recreation and develop a timetable for tracking progress towards achieving those goals. In January the Committee distributed a Town-wide survey to assess residents'opinions about open space and recreational opportunities in Town.The surveys were mailed with tax bills and were also available on-line.The Committee also held two public "stakeholder"meetings during April and a Public Forum in June to gather input from other Town groups and the public. Using publicly available resources,the Town's old OSRP,input from the Committee and the stakeholder and public forums,B &T prepared a draft OSRP in the fall of 2009.The Committee is in the process of reviewing the draft plan and has submitted sections to other Town Committees that would be involved in implementation of the plan for their comment.The Committee will then prepare a final OSRP for the Town. Sandra T.Durant,Co-Chair Liam T.O'Connell,Co-Chair Richard J.Avery,Secretary James.E.Carroll,Jr.,Recreation Director Deborah A.Shadd Karen M.Quigley,Board of Selectmen,Liaison 171 2009 Annual Report Government Island Advisory Committee The Island's 63"^^birthday -2009.The Town through the Board of Selectmen bought the Island -7.4 acres -from the Government for $29,000.00 or about,$3,900.00 per acre.The area consists of ledge woods,shoreline and graded areas to be used by the fishermen,sailing club members,townspeople (YOU)and visitors to the Town. Our activities throughout the year call for sporadic meetings to discuss/solve a current question.This meeting schedule may change.Our Chairman,Hamilton Tewksbury,has been away from Cohasset much of this year. The normal maintenance of the Island goes on with good cooperation between Carl Sestito, DPW Superintendant,his crew and the GIAC. Please,as we have said many times,take some time to visit the area with your family.Enjoy it, absorb it,and drink in some history that is right here in your harbor -your backyard. Respectively submitted, Connie Afshar Hamilton T.Tewksbury,Chairman Lorren S.Gibbons,Harbormaster Rebecca Bates-McArthur 172 2009 COHASSET TOWN HALL RESTORATION AND RENOVATION COMMITTEE The Committee in the Spring of 2008 applied and received $300,000 in funds from the Community Preservation Committee to begin restoration and renovation for the outside of the Hall.This is subject but not limited to the windows,gutters,chimney,pilasters and drainage. These were immediate needs that will not interfere with any future construction inside the hall. It was learned through the feasibility process that the gutters were undersized (they were residential size being used for commercial)and emptied pushing water into the foundation and the basement when flooding occurs.Plans for these restorations were created especially for the windows in which a full restoration will occur.Due to their historic nature,the windows were schematically designed so that the winning bidder would have a specific set of plans for restoration that would be performance based (meaning the windows will be able to last for decades).A set of those plans are at the Selectman's office and the Cohasset Historical Society (for future generations when updating needs to occur).The winning bidder for this project was Campbell Construction which had previously completed historic renovation projects on the Martha's Vineyard Edgartown Lighthouse as well as other historic properties. Construction was performed and completed during the 2009 year which took up most of the time from the board members.The chimney which had paint on it was fully restored and re- pointed.The pilasters were taken off and re-secured.The front overhang of the old town hall was warped on the top due to water infiltration and was fully replaced and restored.The windows were meticulously removed taken off-site and restored.Each window pane was removed and numbered so it could be put back in its proper position.The window panes were reglazed and the sashes were restored.New chains and mechanisms were installed so that the windows would open and shut properly.The new gutters were ordered and replaced the old ones which were not the correct size for this building.The construction had to schedule its time and equipment as not to interfere with the Art Festival and accommodations were made so that there would be no interruption with the townspeople's ability to order the famous strawberry shortcakes from the 2"^Congregational Church during the Art Festival Weekend. The final punch list was being completed at the end of 2009. We would also like to thank Werner Diekman who resigned as a member of the Committee for his assistance and oversight during the construction process. David H.Farrag,Chairman Lisa Pratt,Vice-Chairman Werner Diekman Donna McGee David Wadsorth 173 SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 2009 COHASSET TOWN REPORT During the 2009 year,many challenges and much change have taken place at the South Shore Regional Vocational School.With the fiscal outlook being a serious concern,the staff and communities have pulled together to see that all students attending South Shore receive the best possible vocational education that can be delivered. On June 5,2009,2 graduates from Cohasset received diplomas and shop certificates at the South Shore Music Circus.The following students graduated: John Emanuello Nicholas Silvia Currently,2 students from the Town of Cohasset are scheduled to graduate on June 11,2010. Todd Emanuello John Plante During the summer recess,facilities upgrades took place in our science lab and cosmetology shop.The parking lot was paved.Exterior doors were upgraded and the usual painting and cleaning took place as well.With a building now 47 years old,maintenance issues are planned on a regular basis.Also scheduled on the horizon,with voter approval,will be the replacement of the roof and windows through the assistance of the Massachusetts School Building Authority.This project just recently completed the feasibility study phase and now will be moving onto the design phase. As educational demands continue to rise.South Shore students continue to meet these demands.This year,31 students will receive the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship for scoring in the top 25%of their class.Increased enrollment of graduates attending post secondary 2- year and 4-year colleges has increased in this past year. The South Shore School District is represented by eight appointed School Committee members from each town's Selectmen's office: Gerald Blake,Chairman -Rockland John Manning,Vice Chairman -Scituate Robert Heywood -Hanover Daniel Salvucci -Whitman Lenwood Thompson -Abington Robert Molla -Norwell James Rodick -Hanson Kenneth Thayer -Cohasset It is no surprise that the down turn of the economy has placed a hardship on us all in some way, shape or form.South Shore will continue to work with our eight member towns and take a proactive stance in monitoring budget issues.Over the years,our member towns have supported our budget and it is much appreciated.We must continue to have an open line of communication with our elected officials and support our towns when possible. Respectfully submitted, Kenneth E.Thayer Town Representative South Shore Regional School District Committee 174 Annual Town Report 2009 Cohasset Public Schools "Continuing the Connmitment to Excellence" As the world changes so too does the purpose of education.Understanding the future needs of today's students is critical.We need to prepare students for their future not our past.We need to have a clear eye toward the future in this global economy while not forgetting about traditions and history.Global education is a call to action.Like the rapidly changing world in which we live,global education must evolve as educators,local business leaders,and policy makers deepen their understanding of the future needs of today's students. Some examples of what might be called global competence in students illuminate this concept: To think critically and creatively,and to be a problem solver. To work well independently,and in a group. To have strong skills in language,mathematics,and science. To be proficient in at least one additional language. To use technology to communicate and create knowledge. To have an understanding of world geography and politics. To appreciate the differences among people. To understand the importance of a strong work ethic for success. To be flexible and able to deal with ambiguity. To understand the United States in the context of the world today. To be eager to build bridges of respect and cooperation across national boundaries. The world is changing and we need to prepare students in Cohasset for the future in which they will live.Global education is not a new "silo"or curriculum framework that stands independently from other disciplines.The Cohasset Public Schools have restructured the curriculum departments this year.Under the direction of Program Supervisors,global education is led through Humanities,Fine Arts and STEM-Science,Technology,Engineering and Mathematics.Through the generosity of the Cohasset Education Foundation and the Parent Student Organization,we opened our second STEM lab for hands on math and science programs at the elementary level.The CEF is also supporting us with our 21^*century efforts by creating a new digital language lab for Cohasset Middle-High School. 175 The school department is most appreciative of the continued fiscal support of the Cohasset community.We hope to continue to partner with the Cohasset community to meet the educational needs of all of our children as together we strive to accomplish our mission to "continue the commitment to excellence." Respectfully submitted Denise M.Walsh,Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools Individual building reports for 2008-2009 will follow from the principal of the Joseph Osgood School,Deer Hill School,and Cohasset Middle-High School 176 2009 Annual Town Report Joseph Osgood School The "new"Joseph Osgood School entered its second decade with a focus on school improvement and 21^*century teaching and learning.Student enrollment increased from 418 in September 2008 to 429 in September 2009,while faculty and staff stayed at 55. Faculty members sought challenge and growth through professional development activities, and many took on teacher leadership roles to foster a learning community.Teachers planned weekly study groups with a focus on instruction.Members of the school-based Assessment Team analyzed data,used data to improve curriculum and instruction,and monitored individual student progress along with school progress.Grade 2 Stanford 10 Test score analysis indicated overall student improvement in reading and math from 2007 to 2009.Assessment Team participation increased considerably,allowing subcommittees to target specific skill areas in reading,writing,and mathematics.Teachers were committed to mentoring and peer coaching, and the sharing of resources and common planning additionally contributed to improved student performance.District professional development activities included a Dr.Willard Daggett presentation,"Preparing U.S.Schools for the 21^*Century,"Six +1 Traits of Writing , and an Instructional Technology Summit that offered PLATO Achieve Now training.Promethean Board training,and navigation of the Safari Montage video library. Each year the School Council assesses progress towards school improvement goals and develops a new plan that identifies areas of focus.In 2009,students met benchmarks in accordance with the School Improvement Plan.We continued to provide opportunities for parents,teachers,and content area specialists to communicate about curriculum and programs.We worked to strengthen partnerships with local preschools and to plan readiness and transitional activities to support Cohasset children.We expanded our own preschool to meet the needs of students in the community and improved resources to support our Primary Learning Center (for students with more severe special needs).Second graders partnered with Deer Hill students to prepare for their transition to the Deer Hill School and to explore the STEM lab for hands on Science,Technology,Engineering and Mathematics.Integration of technology in the classroom increased learning opportunities as students utilized the PLATO Achieve Now Program and the interactive Promethean Board.First and second graders enjoyed sharing their discoveries in science and social studies through PowerPoint presentations.A new school and district website facilitated home/school communication and provided additional learning tools for students as they accessed resources connected to school curriculum programs.School safety continued to be a priority for our school goals,as we worked with the Cohasset Police and Fire Departments to plan safety drills and student programs.We also revised guidelines for food safety and worked to improve our food services and increase student participation. A highlight for school improvement this past year was the development of a revised student progress reporting system.In collaboration with the Deer Hill School,a committee was formed to create a K-5 standards-based report card/progress report that identifies learning standards and indicates student progress towards meeting those 177 standards.The reporting system also aligns with currency in the curriculum and current instructional practices.It reflects 21^*century goals for student outcomes that include integration of skills or "a blending of content knowledge,specific skills,expertise,and literacies,"according to the Partnership for 21^*Century skills framework and resource for Massachusetts schools. The School Council developed the 2009-2010 School Improvement Plan with a revised mission statement and core values to reflect our focus on communication,collaboration,critical thinking,and global awareness.The council also added a vision for students taken from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)publication.School Reform in the New Millennium:Preparing All Children for 21^^Century Success.Guidelines are included for core academic subjects,interdisciplinary themes,learning and innovation skills, information,media and technology skills,and life and career skills—skills that are now taught in the primary grades in a developmentally appropriate manner. Our Parent School Organization (PSO)continued to support students by providing multiple events that included curriculum enrichment programs,classroom grants for supplementary instructional materials,a Readathon,Math and Science Night,May Arts Night,and Snapper Sneaker Day.Many of these events promoted school/community partnerships.We enjoyed hands on science activities in the classroom offered by Holly Hill Farm and assistance in creating a lovely perennial garden.We also enjoyed visitors from the community on Guest Reader Day along with community support for May Arts Night.We are very pleased to report that PSO fundraising efforts resulted in a grant for an Osgood STEM lab (Science,Technology, Engineering,Math)that is planned for implementation in 2010. Our students continue to benefit from an updated computer lab and classroom technology donated by the Cohasset Education Foundation.We continue to enjoy a partnership with the CEF as we move forward and implement our current School Improvement Plan. Additional partnerships within the district and community continue to be appreciated.Our Cohasset High School students performed community service at the Osgood,and the jazz band, chorus,and band provided performances for our students during the school year.Our students and families enjoyed partnerships with senior citizens on Make Difference Day,and our Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts offered their services to the school to make a difference.We have also enjoyed the partnership and gift of a planting from the Cohasset Community Garden Club to help our children celebrate Arbor Day each year. The Osgood School is grateful for the support of our parents and community members.We are also grateful for the district leadership and support of the School Committee as we pursue our school goals and monitor continued school improvement. Respectfully submitted Janet Sheehan,Principal Joseph Osgood School 178 2009 Annual Town Report Deer Hill School With the start of the year 2010,the Deer Hill School looks forward to continued growth and improvement in our school program.Spring and fall of 2009 brought new forms of engagement,enrichment,and instruction to our learning community.As of October 1,2009, enrollment at Deer Hill School was 379 students,an increase of 23 students from the year before.This increased enrollment led to the addition of one new classroom.Class sizes range from 19 to 25 in seventeen classrooms,grades three,four,and five. In June,Mrs.Pamela McNamara retired from teaching fourth grade after eleven years of dedicated service.In September,we welcomed Mrs.Margaret Holland from the Joseph Osgood School to our third grade team along with Ms.Amelia Roche,new to us from public elementary school in New Jersey.Ms.Meghan O'Hara,our former special education teacher, joined our fourth grade team as a classroom teacher,and Mrs.MaryBeth McDonald replaced her in special education.Mrs.Sarah MacDonald and Mr.Ben Mafera joined us as Literacy Specialist and Music Teacher,respectively. Promoting "Rigor,Relevance,and Relationships"is at the heart of all of our efforts here at Deer Hill School,and this year,with the support of our school community,we have been able to strengthen these essential components of schooling.Our instructional programs have benefitted from coherency in the areas of spelling and vocabulary with the adoption of schoolwide,research-based approaches.Over the last three years,our classroom teachers have participated in graduate level training in mathematics instruction ("Achieving Math Power")and the positive results are emerging in the form of improved instructional practices, higher test scores,and a curriculum revised to strengthen coherency and alignment with statewide expectations.Thanks to the support of our Parent Student Organization ("Deer Hill PSO")and the Cohasset Education Foundation ("CEF"),our Literacy Center is enhanced with resources to be used as mentor texts in the promotion of reading comprehension strategies and 6 +1 Traits of Writing.We have also added resources to our Science,Technology, Engineering and Math ("STEM")laboratory in the form of inquiry based kits that teach about solar energy and environments.Our teachers and students have benefitted from on-site professional development in the area of inquiry-based science instruction.Owing to a generous grant from the CEF,we now have a dedicated professional development room for teachers, outfitted with current research,planning,and teaching materials for differentiated instruction, with an emphasis on differentiating for gifted and highly motivated students.Finally,through the budget process we were able to purchase new/current Social Studies Textbooks.Our new program,published by Scott Foresman,contains up to date information regarding Social Science and History,and provides teachers with resources to enhance student understanding and engagement with this important subject. These programmatic improvements,along with our existing rigorous instructional and assessment practices,have allowed Deer Hill faculty to join with the Joseph Osgood faculty in the creation of a new standards-based report card.These new "Progress Reports"describe each student's level of proficiency within the learning standards of the Massachusetts 179 Curriculum Frameworks and our related grade level expectations.During the summer of 2009 teachers created an Elementary Program of Studies -a resource provided to each family v\/ith detailed information regarding our assessment practices,academic expectations,and indicators of grade level proficiency in academic subject area as well as Thinking and Reasoning,Work Habit,and Social Skills. Deer Hill students have long benefitted from exciting academic enrichment programs sponsored by the PSO.This year our students built simple machines following a schoolwide presentation and individual workshop program entitled Techsplorations;the Star Lab visited our gymnasium from the Boston Museum of Science,Valerie Tutson,a professional story teller, engaged students with Tales from African Traditions,and the Tanglewood Marionettes gave a riveting performance of Perseus and Medusa.The Museum of Science demonstrated the phenomenon of Electromagnetism,and the Bay Colony Educators demonstrated life and culture of the Colonial Period.We are very grateful to the PSO for providing these opportunities for our students. Our assessment calendar provides us with many opportunities throughout the year to assess student progress in major subject areas.We have been able to meet or exceed our benchmarks this year in the Writing Assessment Program ("WrAP",4^^grade)as well as the Galileo K -12 On-Line Assessments in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.In 2009, Deer Hill MCAS scores once again went above state average in all three grade levels in all subject areas and our students showed improvement across the board.We achieved our Adequate Yearly Progress ("AYP"),thereby demonstrating adequate schoolwide growth as determined by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.In grade three,2009 scores reported 77%in Above Proficient or Proficient in Reading and in Mathematics,81%were either Above Proficient or Proficient.In grade four,73%of students scored in the Advanced or Proficient category in English Language Arts (ELA)and 67%of the students scored in either Advanced or Proficient in Mathematics.In grade five,57%of students scored in the Advanced or Proficient category in ELA,87%in mathematics,(the fifth highest score in the state for this grade level!)and 82%in Science and Technology.These scores represent continuous improvement in student learning and help us to understand the relative strengths and weaknesses of our instructional programs. Moving forward,we keep in mind our school's primary goal,which is to prepare students for success in the 21^'century.With the understanding that relevance and relationships make academic rigor possible,we are going beyond traditional teaching practices to place learning within a context of real-world application.Our students engage in purposeful learning and are expected to integrate subject area knowledge and skills to solve problems in novel situations. Success in the 21^^century requires critical thinking,creativity,analytical and technology skills, collaboration and effective communication.On behalf of the students of Deer Hill School,we are grateful to our school community and the Town of Cohasset for supporting us in this important endeavor. Respectfully submitted Jennifer deChiara,Ph.D.,Principal,Deer Hill School 180 2009 Annual Town Report Cohasset Middle-High School In spite of the difficult economic picture in 2009,the Cohasset Middle-High School saw a number of accomplishments this past year,including continued academic success for our students,a focus toward standards-based curriculum,and continued high levels of participation and achievement in co-curricular activities. The Class of 2009 produced 100 graduates,100%of whom earned competency determinations according to Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)standards.Thirty-five members of the class were recognized as members of the National Honor Society,and twenty- nine graduates earned eligibility for the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship Award.Fifty-seven students also earned Stanley Z.Koplik Certificates of Mastery by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for scoring advanced on at least one of their grade 10 MCAS tests and at minimum proficient in the other.Further,91%of the graduating class enrolled in various public and private four-year colleges and another 2%plan to attend two-year college or preparatory school for a total of 93%of the Class of 2009 continuing to further their education at some of the most prestigious colleges and universities in the country. Cohasset Middle-High School continues to perform at a very high level,as defined by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education standards and the federal No Child Left Behind legislation for adequate yearly progress.Our SAT scores remain highly competitive when compared to surrounding communities,averaging 1664 total with scores of 547 for critical reasoning,561 in math,and 556 for writing.The school offers credit in twelve different Advanced Placement electives with our total number of AP exams administered up 17%from the previous year of 194 students enrolled to 227.Results on AP exams demonstrate the preparation and success of the 125 students who participated in 227 exams,on which 183 (approximately 80%)scored 3 or higher to be eligible to receive college credit.Six students received National Merit Scholarship commendations in recognition of their performance on the PSAT,and another,Jessica Fitts was a National Merit Finalist.August Oddleifson was honored as a Henry David Thoreau Scholar in recognition of his achievement in science.August Oddleifson,Jessica Fitts,Graham Sinclaire,Rachel McMorris,Fiona McBride,and Kristin Monaco earned President's Awards for Academic Excellence. Our students distinguish themselves as they participate in a number of our extra-curricular and co-curricular activities as well,including athletics,band,chorus,drama,journalism,student council,and community service.Our programs continue to excel because of the commitment, dedication,and hard work of our students and staff.Some examples of this include Emily Bertovich participation in the Massachusetts Art All-State program,and Sarah Trahon's nomination to that program as well,and numerous pieces of student art from both the middle and high school for consideration in the prestigious Boston Globe Scholastic Art awards program,in which Abbey Ayers,Scarlett Mcquade,and Nate Morse received Honorable Mention for their entries!The 8th Annual "Eat Your Art"exhibit was a giant success featuring 181 edible art from grades K-12.Cohasset High School was represented by 3 students at the Senior SEMSBA music festival-Ashley Howard (flute),Lauren Mack (soprano),and William Choi (cello). The band and chorus also received top honors at the Creative Arts Workshop (CAWS)in New York.Cohasset Middle School and Cohasset High School participated in the Massachusetts Theater Guild's one act play competitions for middle and high schools throughout Massachusetts.The Middle School performed "Lockers"by Jeremy Kruse,and earned a silver medal.Individual outstanding performance awards were awarded to Trevor Schramm,Isabelle Robinson,and Robert Nahill.The high school's production of Beth Henley's "Crimes of the Heart"earned three awards for excellence in acting to Lauren Mack,Ellie Baumgarten,and Elizabeth Crawford. Athletically,Cohasset High School's ice hockey as well as boy's and girl's basketball teams qualified for post season tournament play.The wrestling and swim teams had a number of individuals qualify for state tournament action with wrestler Mike Froio earning South Sectional champ to go with third place finishes by Andrew Littauer,David Toomey,and Jack Murphy. Mike Froio went on to place fourth in the State Division III championships.The boys swim and dive team won the Patriot League.The winter season was highlighted by the girl's basketball team earning South Sectional finalist and winning the South Shore League.Boys Coach Bo Ruggiero earned Coach of the Year recognition from the Massachusetts Basketball Coaches Association.In the spring,Cohasset High School's lacrosse teams qualified for the state tournament,with the boy's team advancing to state semi-finals.The girls softball team won the South Sectional title for the first time in school history.In addition,the boy's and girl's tennis teams each won the South Shore League title and qualified for post season play,with the girl's team advancing to the South Sectional finals. This past fall.Alumni Field received a transformation to artificial turf and a new surface for the track through the cooperative efforts of the town and the Cohasset Sports Partnership.We are very appreciative.The enthusiasm for the new field carried over to each team as every fall sport qualified for post-season play.The Golf and Football teams led the way with their South Shore League championship,with Dana Valentine being recognized as an All-Scholastic by the Boston Globe and Herald.Girls Field Hockey,as well as both Boys and Girls soccer teams enjoyed very successful seasons,with the boys goal keeper Will Wise earning All-Scholastic recognition by the Globe and Herald as well.Throughout the year a number of students earned all-star recognition and others were recognized as Patriot Ledger All-Scholastic for their sport. Overall,the students helped to distinguish our Athletic Program by earning placement in the MIAA Sportsmanship Honor Roll for their positive play throughout the entire year. The school bell rang for the last time for high school guidance counselor Anne Porter,who after many years of distinguished service to the Cohasset community chose to retire.We wish her well and appreciate her service.A number of staffing changes were made throughout the summer in preparation for the new school year.We welcomed in 2009,three new Program Supervisors,3 new teachers at the middle school as well as 1 new guidance counselor at the high school.These new staff members join a dedicated faculty that numbers 67 that serve the 182 student population at the Middle-High School.There are currently 329 students in the Middle School and 364 students at Cohasset High School. Staff members have taken on initiatives for school improvement such as student performance analysis,curriculum review and renev\/al,a focus on 21^*century skills and global competencies, expectations for student learning as identified through our outcome based Program of Studies, and the expansion of student learning through Virtual High School.Ms.Stephanie Wooley volunteers to assist in the development of future MCAS Mathematics tests by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education,while another staff member,Mrs.Peg Jordan continues to serve as a reader for the AP Spanish tests. The school community has benefited from additional financial support provided by the Parent School Organization whose efforts have enabled the purchase of lighting for the auditorium, and we appreciate the Cohasset Education Foundation's fund raising efforts to modernize our foreign language lab.These initiatives,coupled with the dedicated staff and motivated student body have combined to better prepare our students with the 21^*century skills and global competencies students will need in the future. Respectfully submitted Joel Antolini,Principal Cohasset Middle-High School 183 INDEX Page In Memoriam 4 Elected Officials 5-6 Town Officers Appointed By Selectmen 7 Town Officers Appointed by Town Manager 7-10 Boards,Commissions,Committees and Representatives Appointed by Selectmen 11-16 Appointed by TROIKA 17-18 GENERAL GOVERNMENT Board of Registrars 19 Town Manager's Report 20-21 Board of Selectmen 22-24 Town Counsel 25-27 Town Clerk's Report 28 Index,Annual Town Meeting 29 Annual Town Meeting,March 28,2009 30-60 Annual Town Election,April 4,2009 61-63 Index,Special Town Meeting 64 Special Town Meeting,June 25,2009 65-67 Index,Special Town Meeting 68 Special Town Meeting,November 16,2009 69-75 State Primary,December 8,2009 76 Vital Statistics 77 Prospective Juror List 78 FINANCIAL REPORTS Town Accountant 79-111 Treasurer/Collector 112-113 Board of Assessors 114 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Board of Health 115-117 Plymouth County Mosquito 118-119 Cohasset Elder Affairs 120-121 Cohasset Housing Authority 122-123 Veteran's Agent 124 184 LAND USE CONTROL Page Building Department Planning Board Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Conservation Commission South Shore Recycling Cooperative Affordable Housing Trust 125 126-129 130 131-132 133-136 137-138 PUBLIC SAFETY Fire Department Police Department Emergency Management 139-140 141-142 143 PUBLIC WORKS Department of Public Works Water Commission Sewer Commission 144-145 146-156 157-158 GENERAL SERVICES Historical Commission Committee on Town History Paul Pratt Memorial Library 159-161 162 163-167 RECREATION Recreation Commission 168-170 Open Space Committee 171 Government Island Advisory Committee 172 Cohasset Town Hall Restoration and Renovation Committee 173 EDUCATION South Shore Regional Vocational Technical School District Superintendent of Schools Joseph Osgood School Deer Hill School Cohasset Middle-High School 174 175-176 177-178 179-180 181-183 INDEX 184-185 185 186 ;,.>*^M