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COHASSET TOWN REPORT 2006 COHASSET TOWN REPORT 2006 TOWN OF COHASSET Incorporated 1770 Population January 2006 —7647 President of the United States of America George W.Bush 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 John A.Golden -January 24,2006 Bylaw Study Committee Wadleigh Park Drug &Alcohol Committee Eleanor Smith -January 26,2006 Disposal Area Study Committee Ethel Gormley -April 9,2006 School Nurse Frank S.Wheelwright -April 23,2006 Firefighter Manuel E.Salvador -June 5,2006 Operator Sewer Plant Jeffrey R.Power -August 11,2006 Disposal Area Study Committee MaryJeanette Murray -October 23,2006 Selectmen State Representative in General Court Cohasset Housing Authority Drug &Education Committee Veteran's Agent Gerry E.Studds -October 14,2006 U.S.Representative/Tenth Congressional District (1973-1977) John T.Barnes -October 30,2006 DPW IN MEMORIAM Continued Daniel C.Cotton -October 31,2006 Planning Board School Committee Town Office Space Study Committee Sewer Advisory Committee Advisory Committee Fair Housing Committee Watershed Protection Area Study Committee Map Committee Patricia Anne Walsh -December 18,2006 School Committee Secretary to: Board of Selectmen Sewer Commission Board of Health Planning Board Conservation Commission ELECTED OFFICIALS -TOWN OF COHASSET BOARD OF SELECTMEN -3 YEAR TERM TERM EXPIRES Ralph Dormitzer 2007 Robert Spofford 2007 Frederick Koed 2008 Raimund G.Vanderweil,Jr.2008 Edwin G.Carr 2009 MODERATOR -3 YEAR TERM Daniel S.Evans 2008 TOWN CLERK -3 YEAR TERM Marion L.Douglas 2008 ASSESSOR -3 YEAR TERM Elsa Miller 2007 Mary E.Granville 2008 Michael C.Patrolia 2009 SCHOOL COMMITTEE -3 YEAR TERM Adrienne MacCarthy 2007 Jamie Williams 2007 Alfred Slanetz 2008 Richard F.Flynn 2009 Steven R.Fusco 2009 TRUSTEES PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY -3 YEAR TERM Sarah R.Pease 2007 Barbara Power 2007 Stacey V.Weaver 2007 Sheila Evans 2008 Roger L.Lowe 2008 Rodney M.Hobson 2008 Agnes McCann 2009 Patience G.Towle 2009 Elizabeth B.Baker 2009 BOARD OF HEALTH -3 YEAR TERM Stephen N.Bobo 2007 Robin M.Lawrence 2008 Margaret S.Chapman 2009 COHASSET HOUSING AUTHORITY -5 YEAR TERM Ralph Perroncello 2007 Helen C.Nothnagle (appointed by Governor) Ann Barrett 2009 Christopher M.Allen 2010 Susan L.Sardina 201 1 PLANNING BOARD -5 YEAR TERM Alfred S.Moore 2007 Robert H.Sturdy 2008 Michael R.Westcott 2009 Stuart W.Ivimey 2010 Peter J.Pratt 2011 RECREATION COMMISSION -5 YEAR TERM Lillian Murray Curley 2007 Mary K.Muncey 2007 James Richardson 2007 Richard Barrow 2008 Anthony J.Carbone 2009 James E.Carroll,Jr.2010 Lisa L.Lojacono 201 1 SEWER COMMISSIONERS -3 YEAR TERM Sean Cunning 2007 Raymond Kasperowicz 2008 John W.Beck 2009 WATER COMMISSIONERS -3 YEAR TERM Nathaniel Palmer 2007 Glenn A.Pratt 2008 John McNabb 2009 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 2008 Animal Control Officer Paul Murphy 2008 Assessor/Appraiser Mary E.Quill Building Inspector/Zoning Officer Robert M.Egan 2008 Constable Maria Plante 2009 D.P.W.Superintendent Carl A.Sestito Elder Affairs Director Linda A.Elworthy Director of Finance/Town Accountant J.Michael Buckley,Jr. Fire Chief Roger W.Lincoln,(Retired 10/26/06) Robert D.Silvia,Appointed:Acting 10/24/06 Permanent 12/19/06 Fire Department under Civil David R.Asci Randy Belanger Paul T.Bilodeau Daniel J.Cunningham James F.Curley John J.Dockray Thomas P.Finegan James E.Fiori Robert F.Forde James Lee Gurry James E.Hall John M.Hernan Sharon S.Leone Frances X.Mahoney,Jr. Matthew B.Man- Robert R.Martin II Laura C.Morrison Robert F.Protulis Randall W.Rosano James P.Runey Daniel N.Smith Peter W.Starvaggi Mark H.Trask Eric Wenzlow Service Firefighter/EMT-P Firefighter/EMT-P Firefighter/EMT-B FirefighterEMT-P Firefighter/EMT-B Firefighter/EMT-P Acting Lieutenant/EMT-B Firefighter Firefighter/EMT-P Captain/EMT-B Firefighter/EMT-P Firefighter/EMT-P Firefighter/EMT-P Firefighter/EMT-B Acting Lieutenant/EMT-B Firefighter/EMT-P Firefighter/EMT-P Lieutenant/EMT-B Acting Lieutenant/EMT-B Captain Firefighter/EMT-P Firefighter/EMT-P Captain Firefighter/EMT-B Resigned 8/7/06 Appointed 7/24/06 Appointed 2/13/06 Retired 6/30/06 Resigned 2/17/06 Retired 4/26/06 Appointed 7/3/06 Resigned 4/30/06 Forest Warden Roger W.Lincoln,(retired 10/26/06) Robert D.Silvia Harbormaster John D.Muncey,Acting (Retired 2006) Lorren S.Gibbons,(appointed 6/5/06) Shellfish Deputy Rocco F.Laugelle Paul L.Pattison,(Constable) 2006 2007 Chief of Police James M.Hussey 2008 Sergeants of Police under Civil Service David C.Cogill John C.Conte Gregory J.Lennon Shellee L.Peters William P.Quigley Patrolmen under Civil Service Edward P.Bagley Christopher Goodman Frederick H.Grassie Retired 6/30/06 Garrett A.Hunt Patrick Kenney Lisa M.Matos James P.McLean John H.Small Regen E.Steverman Christy J.Tarantino Jeffrey R.Treanor Paul M.Wilson Francis P.Yannuzzi,Jr. Plumbing and Gas Inspector William Higgins 2006 Recreation Director John M.Worley 2008 Sealer of Weights and Measures Robert M.Egan 2007 Town Archivist David H.Wadsworth 2007 Treasurer-Collector Linda Litchfield BOARDS,COMMISSIONS.COMMITTEES and REPRESENTATIVES APPOINTED bv the BOARD of SELECTMEN Assistant Harbormaster William Kelley 2007 Robert A.Johnson 2007 Joseph Duggan 2007 Susan Gilmore 2007 Beechwood Ball Park Committee Merle Brown 2008 Lillian Curley 2008 Lynne DeGiacomo 2008 Adrienne MacCarthy 2008 Roseanne McMorris 2008 Glenn Pratt 2008 Francis Sargent 2008 Fredric Siegel 2008 Nancy Snowdale 2008 Cable Advisory Committee Paul Carlson 2007 Pamela Fredericks 2007 Patricia Martin 2007 Stephen Oronte 2007 Call Firefighters Committee Bruce W.Pratt Robert D.Silvia Ian R.Fitzpatrick Richard Bonanno Civilian Dispatch Committee James Hussey-Police Chief Roger W.Lincoln -Fire Chief (retired 10/26/06) Robert Silvia -Fire Chief William Griffin -Town Manager Cohasset Common Historic District Commission Sarah H.Gomez,(District Resident)2007 Patience G.Towle 2007 William A.Hurley (District Resident).2008 Peter J.Wood,2008 Gail Parks (District Resident)2009 Mary Jane Larson (District Resident)2009 Janice Crowley (Realtor)2009 10 Cohasset Cultural Council Selene Carlo-Eymer 2006 Douglas Eymer 2006 David T.Lehr 2007 Suzanne S.Terry 2008 Elizabeth Morse 2008 Joan Jensen 2008 Mary A.Foley 2008 Diane Kennedy 2009 D.Alex Adkins 2009 Berts H.Murray 2009 Commission on Disabilities Lance Norris (Resigned 9/18/06)2006 Four (5)Vacancies Community Preservation Committee Al Moore.Planning Board James G.Dedes,Conservation Committee Deborah Cook,Open Space Committee Ralph Dormitzer,Selectmen Helen Nothnagle.Senior Housing Margaret Charles 2008 Stuart Ivemey 2008 Jeffrey Waal,Resident 2008 Sarah E.Charron 2009 Conservation Commission Edward Graham 2007 Veneta Roebuck 2007 Sarah E.Charron 2007 David H.Farrag 2007 Richard Perkinson 2007 Alix White 2007 Doug Wilson 2007 Deborah S.Cook 2008 Richard M.Karoff 2008 11 Economic Development Committee Peter L.Brown 2007 Charles E.Hurd 2007 Michael R.Milanoski 2007 Timothy J.O'Brien 2007 Peter Richardsson 2007 Elder Affairs,Council On Nancy Barrett 2007 James F.Kearney 2007 Edward T.Mulvey 2007 Anna A.Abbruzzese 2007 Dolores A.Roy 2008 Jean J.Thompson 2008 Marjorie Murphy 2009 Joseph Nedrow 2009 John W.Campbell 2009 Emergency Management Deputy Director Glenn A.Pratt Fence Viewers Kearin A.Dunn 2008 Glenn A.Pratt 2008 Government Island Advisory Committee Hamilton T.Tewksbury 2007 Richard P.Barrow 2007 Constance M.Afshar 2009 Lorren Gibbons,Harbormaster Growth and Development Task Force Clark H.Brewer N/A Richard W.Swanborg,Jr.N/A Michael R.Westcott N/A 12 Harbor Committee Lorren S.Gibbons,(ex-officio) Peter J.Wood 2007 Adam Donovan,(Commercial Fisherman)2007 Peter Pearce 2007 Mary Muncey 2008 Gail Parks 2009 Mark Rattenbury 2009 Charles Peterson 2009 John F.Bertolami 2009 Harbor Health Committee J.Russell Bonetti 2007 Noel Collins 2007 Christopher Evans 2007 Paul Figueirdo 2007 Paul Pattison 2007 Karen Quigley 2007 Peter Workman 2007 Frank Moody 2007 Historical Commission Hamilton T.Tewksbury 2007 Marilyn M.Morrison 2007 Nathaniel Palmer 2007 David Wadsworth Secretary 2007 Rebecca Bates-McArthur Chair 2009 Housing Partnership Committee Margaret Charles 2007 James Lagrotteria 2007 James Shipsky.(resigned 12/7/06)2007 Clark Brewer 2008 Gait Grant 2008 James Hamilton 2008 Thomas Callahan 2009 Tana Carlson,(resigned 1 2/29/06)2009 Stephen Lucitt 2009 Helen (Taffy)Nothnagle 2009 Keeper of the Lockup John C.Conte 2007 13 Keeper of the Town Clock (1)Vacancy Long Range Budget Committee Jack Keniley 2007 Rick Swanborg 2007 MBTA Representative Mark D.Brennan 2008 Metropolitan Area Planning Council Frederick R.Koed 2008 Recycling Committee F.Allan MacDonald N/A John K.McNabb,Jr.N/A Sharyn K.Studley N/A Jean White N/A Registrars of Voters Marion L.Douglas,Clerk Judith Volungis 2007 Edythe Ford 2008 Margaret R.Charles 2009 School Budget Investigation Committee Richard Avery 2006 Joseph R.Barresi 2006 Gabriel Gomez 2006 Maureen Jerz 2006 Margaret Lynch 2006 Senior Housing Committee Edward T.Mulvey 2006 Joseph R.Nedrow N/A Wayne Sawchuk N/A Freda A.Zotos 2006 Margaret Charles 2008 South Shore Recycling Cooperative Committee Arthur L.Lehr,Jr.2008 South Shore Regional School District Representative David M.Kneeland 2008 14 Storm Water Management Committee John McNabb,Chairman,Water Commission 2007 Jim Kinch,Secretary,Water Resources Protection Committee 2007 Stephen N.Bobo,Board of Health 2007 Sarah Charron,Conservation Commission 2007 Karen Quigley Harbor Health Committee 2007 Martin Nee,Citizen Member 2007 James Drysdale,Citizen Member 2007 Town History Committee Louis S.Harvey 2006 MargotCheel ' 2007 Jacqueline M.Dormitzer 2007 Ann Pompeo 2007 Ernest Grassey 2008 Mary Pierson 2008 Wigmore Pierson 2008 Harold E.Coughlin 2009 Louis R.Eatom Jr.2009 Nancy Garrison 2009 Julia H.Gleason 2009 James W.Hamilton 2009 Veteran Services -Director of Mar}'Jeanette Murray,(Deceased 10/23/06) Village Revitalization Task Force Joseph Coggins Lucia Flibotte Timothy O'Brien Josiah Stevenson Richard Svvanborg Rebecca B.McArthur,(Historical Comm.) Wastewater Committee John C.Cavanaro 2006 Paul Davis 2006 James G.Dedes 2006 Joseph R.Godzik (Board of Health)2006 Jeffrey F.Moy 2006 Raymond Kasperowicz 2006 Stephen N.Bobo,(Board of Health)2006 Vicky C.Neaves 2006 15 Weir River Estuary Park Committee Vincent P.Dunn Richard J.Avery Zoning Board of Appeals Barbara M.Power 2007 Charles Higginson 2007 S.Woodworth Chittick 2008 Peter L.Goedecke 2008 Kathleen Hunter 2008 Benjamin H.Lacy 2009 16 BOARDS,COMMITTEES.COMMISSIONS,REPRESENTATIVES APPOINTED bv ALT HORI1 [ES other than BOARD of SELECTMEN Advisory Committee -appointed bv TROIKA Vivien A.Bobo 2006 Roger Q.Hill 2006 Donna McGee 2007 Merle S.Brown 2007 Thomas J.Glavin 2007 Patrick Waters 2007 Bemadette Faulkner 2008 James Gilman 2008 Samuel Wakeman)2008 Alternative Energy Committee -appointed bv TROIKA Michael Bliss 2006 Rodney Hobson 2006 Joseph Jerz 2006 Robert Kinscherf 2006 Luciano Lauretti 2006 James Shipsky 2006 Alfred E.Slanetz 2006 Marv White 2006 Andrew Wr illard 2006 By-Law Committee -appointed bv TROIKA Jacqueline Dormitzer Louis F.Eaton Agnes McCann Marion L.Douglas,CLERK (ex-officio) Paul R.DeRensis,ESQ.-TOW^1 COUNSEL (ex-officio) Capital Budget Committee -appointed bv TROIKA Samuel C.Pease 2006 Mark Baker 2007 David Bergers 2007 Steve Gaumer 2008 Peter Decaprio 2009 Design Review Board -appointed bv TROIKA Robert Egan.Building Inspector,ex-officio Four (4)Vacancies Committee to Survey Structure and Functions of Town Government-appointed bv TROIKA Paul A.Donovan William Lean,Jr.Seven (7)Vacancies 17 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF REGISTRARS The following elections and town meetings were held: Annual Town Meeting,April 1 ,2006 Annual Town Election,April 8,2006 Special Town Election,May 6,2006 State Primary,September 19,2006 State Election,November 7,2006 Special Town Meeting,November 13,2006 The Annual Listing of Persons seventeen years of age and older as per General Laws, Chapter 5 1 ,Section 4 was conducted by mail during January.Any citizen of the United States who is a Massachusetts resident and who will be 1 8 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.Currently there are a total of 5228 voters. Respectfully submitted, Margaret Charles,Chairwoman Marion Douglas,Clerk Edythe Ford Judith P.Volungis 18 2006 Annual Town Report-Selectmen BUDGET -On May 6,2006 the Town voted to defeat Proposition 2 lA operating budget overrides of $1,495,000 and 5725,000.It was the second year in a row that the Town had defeated operating budget overrides,breaking a tradition of support for overrides in prior years.There were strong opinions for and against the override,but the following debates and actions both before and after were important outcomes: Benchmark all Town departments against their peers in similar towns. Raise fees to cover expenses where appropriate. Seek additional revenue through economic development. Develop a decision model to improve financial forecasting. Present a balanced budget to the Town for its approval at the annual town meeting -prioritize requests for additional spending. Reduce and/or eliminate reliance on reserves to support operating expenses. Agree on financial management policies,guidelines and actions to improve the financial health of the Town. Explore alternative energy sources to reduce reliance on energy derived from fossil fuels and to increase revenue to the Town. Rededicate school support organizations and seek consensus on school priorities. CONSTRUCTION -In early summer the Village Revitalization project was completed, including South Main Street and Depot Court.In addition to the general improvement of this area,the project included the installation of a dozen new trees,pocket parks with brick surfacing,a widened Main Street below St.Stephen's and improved storm water drainage.This project,together with the ongoing Greenbush restoration and upgrading of the water mains in the town,caused months of disruptions for residents and merchants. Fortunately,the majority the work was completed in '06.Should the State give the Town a P WED grant extension,the Town could complete the revitalization work on Elm and Brook Streets in the spring of '07.Work continues on the Greenbush line,with anticipated completion also in the spring of '07.There remain ongoing discussions with the MBTA about their fulfillment of agreements associated with parking in the Village and sidewalk construction.At the spring town meeting,the Town approved a Transit Oriented District bylaw that opened up construction of a mixed-use,"smart-growth" development on a parcel of land adjacent to the T parking lot. HOUSING -In February the Town designated Weathervane Development Corp.of Weymouth as developer of the Cook estate property,based on the third RFP for this Senior Multifamily Overlay District development.In April Weathervane withdrew, ending the attempt to create an affordable-housing complex for seniors on the former estate of Jane Cook.Weathervane was the sole bidder.The Town informed the Cook Trustees of its inability to complete the purchase and sale agreement,and in December the Cook Estate was sold to a private developer.At the spring town meeting the planning board withdrew the Senior Multifamily Overlay District bylaw,except as it applied to the Cook Estate,as well.The Town had also authorized the selectmen to place 19 a conservation restriction on Town-owned property adjoining the Cook estate,and the restriction is pending a vote of the selectmen.To assist the selectmen in fulfilling the Town's Chapter 40B affordable housing requirements the Selectmen appointed a Housing Partnership Committee in March and,with funds from the Community Preservation Act,Judy Barrett was hired as a consultant to the Committee.In addition,at the spring town meeting,the Town passed a bylaw amendment which requires that 1 0% of any residential development of 5 or more units be qualified under the Local Initiative Program (LIP)for affordability. ENVIRONMENT -In August the Town concluded with the State an amendment to the Modified Second Amended Final Judgment that will,when fulfilled,complete the Town's legal obligations to reduce pollution in Little Harbor.This decades-long issue will be become history with the construction of a sewer system to cover the homes surrounding Little Harbor.The Mother's Day storm of May 14,2006,was a reminder that storm water events and the attendant flooding of homes,overflowing of the treatment plant,and ocean and harbor pollution are significant unresolved issues for the Town. Ongoing is a major study of pollution and its sources associated with the harbor that the Harbor Health Committee presented to the Selectmen in May.The Selectmen also created a storm water committee in August to research and propose solutions to flooding, and funded it with S20,000 at the fall town meeting.The Town is awaiting favorable news on grant submissions to address several of the most severe flooding issues. Finally we wish to recognize the contributions of retiring Fire Chief Roger Lincoln and Director of Elder Affairs Kathleen Bryanton.We wish their successors Bob Silvia and Linda Elworthy,respectively,and Harbor Master Lorren Gibbons well as they assume these important positions.Our special thanks goes to Bill Griffin,who has guided the Selectmen and the Town with wisdom and dedication in an often hectic but productive year. Respectfully submitted, Ralph S.Dormitzer Chairman 20 TOWN MANAGER'S 2006 ANNUAL TOWN REPORT I am pleased to submit the Town Manager's annual town report for the year 2006.As town officials approached the 2006 annual town meeting,considerable discussion and debate took place regarding the best way to present to town residents the recommended operating budget for the ensuing fiscal year.In the end.a balanced budget was brought to the floor of town meeting, and then amended to provide for additional expenditures conditioned upon the passage of two different override proposals.When both override questions failed,the original balanced budget was then in place.Thankfully,more state aid was received than originally expected,and the fall town meeting was able to restore some critical positions in the school department. During 2006,Fire Chief Roger Lincoln retired after 37 years of distinguished service to the residents of Cohasset.Upon his retirement,town officials and residents honored Chief Lincoln for his dedication to public safety and professionalism throughout his career.Upon Chief Lincoln's retirement,I commenced a selection process for the next fire chief,and was very pleased to announce the appointment of Cohasset resident and long time fire department employee Robert Silvia as the new fire chief.I am very confident that the Cohasset Fire Department is in excellent hands under the leadership of Chief Silvia. I was also pleased during 2006 to announce the appointment of Lorren Gibbons as the town's harbormaster.Lorren brings to the position excellent boating and fishing experience,a commitment to serve all users of the harbor and to ensure the harbormaster department is an active and visible presence in the harbor and Cohasset waters. We were very fortunate during 2006 to receive several grants from the Commonwealth,including funds to repair three sections of harbor seawalls and to construct a sidewalk at the Greenbush train station on Route 3A and Laguelle Lane.We were especially pleased to complete the Cohasset Village revitalization project.The project came out beautifully and greatly enhances the vitality of the Village for the benefit of local businesses and town residents. A significant achievement during 2006 was the launch of town's first official web site at www.townofcohasset.org .I encourage town residents to visit our web site to learn more about town government,check to see meetings to be held,download numerous town forms,and keep posted on important developments in town government. In closing,I wish to sincerely thank the Board of Selectmen for its 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 ANNUAL REPORT REPORT OF TOWN COUNSEL 2006 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,public records requests,various Town rules and regulations,proposed legislation of benefit to the Town including special legislation regarding the Cohasset Public Library,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,Attorney General of the Commonwealth,Army Corps of Engineers and the Norfolk County District Attorney. 3.Projects .We assisted with issues related to the negotiation of a Modification to the Second Amended Judgment regarding wastewater treatment and disposal within the Town to provide for sewering in the Little Harbor area,the Community Preservation Act,various road issues,North Cohasset Sewer project issues, the Avalon and Cedarmere projects,Central Cohasset Sewer Project issues,licensing issues,the MBTA Greenbush line,40B Comprehensive Permit issues,affordable housing issues,James Lane issues,various dangerous dog enforcement issues,and acquisition of watershed properties to protect the town's water supply. 4.Labor Issues .We assisted the Town in general employee matters and in connection with employee grievances,labor arbitrations and retirement issues.We also provided advice from time to time during the year regarding the interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements and the processing of grievances.In addition,several non-union personnel issues,including possible disciplinary proceedings, occurred during this year. 5.Litigation .As of December 31,2006,the number of claims and lawsuits in which the Town is a party total 25 as follows: 22 2 Matters involving the Board of Selectmen/Town Manager: Commonwealth of Massachusetts v.Town of Cohasset ,Suffolk Sup Ct, No.38652 De Wolfe v.Town of Cohasset Norfolk Sup.Ct.,C.A.No.2004-01061 11 Matters involving the Board of Appeals: Chief Justice Cushing Highway Corporation v.Board of Appeals , Massachusetts Land Ct,No.243862 Emanuello v.Board of Appeals ,Norfolk Sup.Ct.,C.A.99-905 Ellen M.Morrissev v.Board of Appeals ,Land Court No.263788 Aver v.Board of Appeals et als ..Norfolk Sup Ct,C.A.No 03-00209 Dalv et al.v.Board of Appeals .Land Court Misc.No.292733 Cohasset Water Commission v.Board of Appeals and Avalon ,Mass.Land Court No.294252 Ledgewood Estates.Inc.v.Board of Appeals ,Mass.Land Court No. 302403 Avalon Cohasset v.Board of Appeals , Housing Appeals Committee No.2005-09 Campbell v.Cohasset Board of Appeals , Norfolk Sup Ct C.A.No.06-01088 Westcott.Michael and Lisa WT estcott v.Cohasset Board of Appeals and Jeffrey P.Barker and Janet Barker , Norfolk Sup Ct C.A.No.06-01477-D Kuolas v.Board of Appeals . Land Court No.334159 3 Matters involving the Planning Board: Campbell v.Planning Board et al .,Norfolk Sup Ct C.A.No.04-1391 Campedelli,Noreen v.Cohasset Planning Board,Building Commissioner Egan and Lawrence P.Aherne,Jr.and Karen Aherne , Land Court Misc.No.330226 Deligiannidis.Fili as Trustee of 21 1 South Main Street Reatly Trust and Cohasset Planning Board and King Taylor LLC , Land Court,Misc.No.322504 1 Matters Involving the Board of Health Susan Tehranian v.Board of Health , Norfolk Sup Ct,C.A.No.:03-00828 23 Matters Involving the Police Department IBPO Local 641 and Town of Cohasset , American Arbitration Association #11 390 02059 06 Town of Cohasset and Teamsters Local Union 25 , Labor Relations Commission #MCR-06-5228 Claims pending: Paton v.Town of Cohasset (DPW) Secure Horizons v.Cohasset (Fire Department) Les Construction Beauce Atlas,Inc.(Cohasset Public Schools) Virginia Riley v.Cohasset Conservation Commission Arthur Roberts v.Town of Cohasset (Police Department) McClean v.Town of Cohasset (Police Department) Respectfully submitted, Paul R.DeRensis TOWN COUNSEL 24 Metropolitan Area Planning Council Created in 1963,the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)promotes inter-local cooperation and advocates for smart growth by working closely with cities and towns, state and federal agencies,non-profit institutions,and community-based organizations in the 101 cities and towns of Metropolitan Boston.MAPC strives to provide leadership on emerging issues of regional significance by conducting research,building coalitions,and acting as a regional forum for action. MAPC provides technical assistance and specialized services in land use planning,water resources management,transportation,housing,environmental protection,economic development,public safety,geographic information systems (GIS),collective purchasing, data analysis and research,legislative and regulatory policy,and the facilitation and support of inter-local partnerships.More information about MAPC's services and ongoing activities is available at www.mapc.org . MAPC is governed by 101 municipal government appointees,21 gubernatorial appointees,and 13 appointees of state and City of Boston agencies.An Executive Committee comprising 25 elected members oversees agency operations.The agency employs approximately 40 professional staff under the leadership of an executive director.Funding for MAPC activities is derived from governmental contracts and foundation grants,and a per-capita assessment on member municipalities. To better serve the people who live and work in Metro Boston,MAPC has divided the region into eight subregions.Each subregion is overseen by a council of local leaders and stakeholders,and a staff coordinator provides organizational and technical staff support. Smart Growth Across Municipal Boundaries MAPC's MetroFuture:Making a Greater Boston Region initiative is planning for Metro Boston's growth and development through 2030.In 2006,the project involved nearly 2000 people.At more than 50 briefings,participants analyzed "Scenario 1: Current Trends to 2030,"MetroFuture 's "base case"of what the region might look like if current trends continue.We also hosted two working sessions in June 2006,where participants designed alternatives to the "base case,"and two in December 2006,where participants chose the scenario they liked the best.In 2007,after additional public input and a May 1,2007 Boston College Citizens Seminar,the project will complete a regional strategy to achieve the preferred scenario. MAPC assisted cities and towns in a variety of ways throughout 2006.The agency helped over 70 cities and town to rewrite zoning by-laws,evaluate smart growth uses for key parcels,keep traffic under control and expand transit,deal with crime,and prepare for natural disasters. 25 As a member of the Massachusetts Smart Growth Alliance,MAPC worked with six allied organizations to advocate for sustainable development throughout the Commonwealth.MAPC participated in a successful Alliance campaign to recapitalize and reform the state's Brownfields Tax Credit;researched,analyzed,and reacted to significant state land use and transportation policy proposals,including Governor Romney's 20-year transportation plan;and advanced research about the impact of sprawling development in Massachusetts. In partnership with the 495/Metro West Corridor Partnership,MAPC produced the Massachusetts Low Impact Development Tool Kit,which presents state-of-the-art practices for managing stormwater and increasing the recharge of water to aquifers. MAPC also produced Once is Not Enough:A Guide to Water Reuse in Massachusetts,a manual that describes techniques for non-potable reuse of treated wastewater and provides case studies of several successful water reuse projects in Massachusetts.In partnership with the U.S.Geological Survey,MAPC began work on a hydrologic modeling project that simulates the impacts of future development on the water resources of the Charles River and Assabet River watersheds. Getting Around the Region In March 2006,MAPC sponsored a conference on the impact of transportation emissions on public health.The workshop began a process to build connections,raise awareness, and stimulate action around the issue of air pollution adjacent to major roadways and rail corridors.The content and results of this workshop are available at www.mapc.org/air quality . MAPC developed a Regional Bicycle Plan in 2006 to assess current conditions and to guide future improvements to bicycle transportation in the region.The plan reviews goals set in previous plans,and proposes six general goals and strategies for the region, including encouraging more trips by bicycle in each community,working with state and federal agencies to simplify and coordinate funding programs,and increasing regional knowledge about bicycling.The plan can be accessed at www.mapc.org/transportation/transportation_alternatives.html. A consistent complain of bicyclists is the lack of parking.To address this need,MAPC worked with the MPO and EOT to develop the Regional Bike Parking Program.Under this program,MAPC negotiated discount group purchasing contracts with three leading vendors of bicycle parking equipment,funded through federal transportation funds.More information about MAPC's bicycle and pedestrian planning activities,and the bike parking program,is available at www.mapc.org/transportation/transportation_altematives.html . 26 Collaboration to Address Shared Municipal Challenges MAPC,through its Metro Mayors Coalition,played a leading role in developing legislation to create a statewide anti-gang initiative known as the Senator Charles E. Shannon Jr.Community Safety Initiative,which supports regional and multi- disciplinary gang and youth violence prevention and law enforcement efforts.MAPC coordinated Shannon grants totaling SI.2 million for 10 Metro Boston communities and 7 Essex County communities.These communities used the funds to enhance public safety through targeted workforce development,after-school mentoring,re-entry initiatives, gang-prevention education,and collaborative community policing. MAPC facilitated the work of the Municipal Health Insurance Working Group,which drafted and proposed landmark legislation to let cities and towns purchase their health insurance through the Group Insurance Commission. Collaboration for Safety MAPC carries out fiduciary,planning,and project management duties for the Northeast Homeland Security Regional Advisory Council (NERAC),a network of 85 cities and towns north and west of Boston.In 2006.NERAC distributed more than SI.5 million in emergency equipment and supplies to member communities,and trained hundreds of first responders in various roles in the United States Department of Homeland Security incident command system. In 2006.MAPC advanced Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM)plans for cities and towns throughout the region.These plans are designed to help communities reduce their vulnerability to damages due to natural hazards.The plans include an inventory of critical facilities and infrastructure in each community,a vulnerability analysis,and a mitigation strategy with specific recommended actions and projects that will protect the communities from future damages. Collaboration for Savings MAPC's Consortiums Project administered 37 procurement contracts for 42 municipal clients in 2006,saving cities and towns up to 20%on the purchases.As the administrator of the more than 300-member Greater Boston Police Council (GBPC),MAPC concluded 7 procurement contracts for public safety,public works and general use vehicles.In all,142 municipalities purchased 180 vehicles.MAPC staff also collaborated on procurements that advanced MAPC's environmental and transportation objectives,helping communities to buy bicycle racks,hybrid vehicles,and water leak detection services at a favorable cost. 27 Charting a Course to Regionwide Prosperity MAPC developed its annual Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy' (CEDS),an assessment of current regional economic trends and conditions.The report includes background about trends and conditions in the regional economy,including a discussion about the relationship between the economy and factors such as geography, population,labor force,resources,and the environment.MAPC's 2006 CEDS report can be downloaded at wwvv.mapc.org/economic development/comprehensive economic.html . Tools to Improve Planning and Decision-Making MAPC's Metro Data Center partnered with The Boston Foundation to develop the MetroBoston DataCommon,a new online data and mapping tool for residents and leaders in the region.The resource,which helps individuals to create customized maps and charts,is available at wwvv.MetroBostonDataCommon.org .The Data Center partnered with MAPC's Legislative Committee to advocate for the establishment of a statewide population estimates program at the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute.The program,funded at SI 00,000 in the FY2007 budget,lays the foundation for the Commonwealth to analyze Census estimates in a more robust way. MAPC's Geographic Information Systems (GIS)Lab provides professional services and products and technical assistance in support of local and regional planning projects. In 2006,MAPC's GIS team completed extensive projects for the Northeast Homeland Security Regional Advisory Council (NERAC)region,and maps associated with the Pre- Disaster Mitigation Program,both of which are described above.The GIS Lab also made major contributions to the MetroBoston DataCommon and the MetroFuture planning project.The Lab also began mapping areas suitable for economic development throughout the region,in accordance with smart growth principles. In 2006,MAPC transitioned from a paper to an electronic newsletter,the Regional Record,which is distributed quarterly,and provides updates on the latest regional projects and thinking,and provides opportunities for residents and communities to get involved in various events.People interested in receiving the e-newsletter can send their e-mail addresses to contactinfo6wnapc.org. On Beacon Hill:2005 -2006 Legislative Session •Brownfields Redevelopment: The Legislature recapitalized the Brownfields Redevelopment Fund with S30 million,and extended and enhanced the Brownfields Tax Credit so that non-profit development projects can raise equity by selling the credit to taxable entities. 28 • • Expedited Permitting: The Legislature passed a law to expedite permitting of commercial/industrial developments in "priority development sites"designated by cities and towns.In part as a result of MAPC's advocacy,the new law includes funding for technical assistance to municipalities,development of a statewide expedited permitting model,and criteria to steer priority development sites toward smart growth locations. GIS Data Laver: MAPC successfully advocated for 5400,000 in the FY2007 budget to update and improve the quality of Mass GIS data linking aerial photographs to land uses on the ground. •Statewide Population Estimates Program: MAPC led the advocacy effort to establish a statewide population estimates program at the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute.The program was funded at $100,000 in the FY2007 budget. •Shannon Community Safety Initiative: The Legislature created a new SI 1 million grant program to encourage the creation of regional,multi-disciplinary initiatives to combat gang violence,youth violence,and substance abuse. •Sewer Rate Relief: The Legislature included S25 million in the FY2007 budget for water and sewer rate relief,which will help lower costs for residential consumers and businesses served by sewer districts,including the MWRA. Surplus Land: Both the House and Senate passed legislation to reform the state's surplus land disposition policy.Both bills included an assignable municipal right of first refusal to purchase the parcel at a discount:a professional smart growth review for larger parcels;a Surplus Land Coordinating Council to oversee disposition; and a municipal share of 10%-25%of proceeds in instances where the municipal right of first refusal is not exercised.Unfortunately,the Conference Committee did not advance the bill to final passage,but significant progress was made setting the foundation for the 2007-08 legislative session. Two major development issues were also highlighted this year;mixed-use zoning and Chapter 40R.MAPC presented an overview of the mixed-use zoning toolkit that is available on the website.Based on member interest,the November meeting was a panel discussion of Chapter 40R that brought together consultants and communities to share their experiences with 40R. 29 The two key environmental issues that were addressed were peak season water demand management and the natural hazard mitigation planning grant.Seven NSPC communities chose to participate in the regional grant to develop natural hazard mitigation plans.This planning effort got underway in July. South Shore Coalition In 2006,the South Shore Coalition (SSC),one of the eight subregions of MAPC,met on a monthly basis to discuss issues of mutual interest and to learn about MAPC activities and products.The SSC includes the following communities:Cohasset,Duxbury, Hanover,Hingham,Hull,Marshfield,Norwell,Pembroke,Rockland,Scituate,and Weymouth.In December 2006,the towns of Braintree and Holbrook were moved from the Inner Core Subregion to the South Shore Coalition,bringing the total number of communities up to 13. During 2006,SSC meetings addressed the following regional transportation issues, through presentations or discussions:Subregional representation in the MPO,use of the Route 3 breakdown lane,the Unified Planning Work Program,the Transportation Improvement Program priorities,suburban mobility funding opportunities,bicycle transportation,and the development of MAPC s parking toolkit.Meeting topics also included Peak Water Demand Management,expedited permitting,and Coastal Hazard Commission draft recommendations.Planners from MAPC also visited the SSC in February to present findings from Phase 2 of MetroFuture through a presentation on the Current Trends Scenario.Each meeting also included a community exchange, discussion of MAPC Executive Director's report,and other updates. MAPC Annual Report prepared and submitted by Marc D.Draisen,Executive Director,Metropolitan Area Planning Council. 30 REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK 2006 As the year 2006 comes to a close,I respectfully submit my fifteenth report as Town Clerk.It has been a very active year with four elections -one being a special town election for a general operation override.A total of 66.2%voted in this election only surpassed by the November state election which totaled 69%.Absentee voting has also been at a record high.For the Special Town Election on May 23 rd we had 377 absentee voters and for the State Election in November we had 304.In addition to the elections, we had two town meetings,conducted the annual census,issued dog licenses,filed and renewed business certificates,etc. Because of guidelines set forth in Help America Vote Act (HAVA),and recommendations made by election officials,the Secretary of State allocated money from the HAVA funding that replaced all computers,monitors and printers throughout the Commonwealth.These computers have the capability to accept programs that make us HAVA compliant and have allowed us to generate more reports,have the capability of producing extracts on CD's and so much more!As some of you may be aware,our voting machines are now programmed to reject blank voted ballots and ballots with an over-voted race.If a ballot does not feed properly,it may be an over-vote,a blank ballot or an unintentional ink mark and allows the voter,if they wish to spoil that ballot and revote a new ballot.In time,the state is providing a new handicapped voting machine which will be more accessible and easier to use.Several cities and towns tested these machines during the November election. At the Special Town Meeting on November 13 th we received funding from the Community Preservation Committee to preserve and restore vital records dating back to 1732.This has given us the opportunity to save these records as they are permanent records under the Town Clerk's retention schedule. As always,I would like to extend my appreciation to the citizens of Cohasset,town officials,department heads,town employees,election workers,committees and to my assistant for their support and assistance during the year. Respectfully submitted. Marion L.Douglas Town Clerk 31 Index Annual Town Meeting -April 1,2006 1 . Annual town report.Adopted unanimously. 2.Reports of committees.Adopted unanimously. 3.Operating budget.Adopted. 4.Community preservation fund a.Sub accounts -historical resources,open space,community housing. Adopted. b.Improvements -60 Elm St.Adopted. c.Restoration of Town Hall entrance doors.Adopted. d.Veteran's memorial park project.Adopted. e.Beechwood Street ball field project.Adopted. f.Open space acquisition.Adopted. g.Historic properties restoration.Adopted. 5.Unpaid bills.Adopted. 6.Supplemental appropriations -fiscal 2006.Adopted 7.Rate of interest for tax deferrals for eligible seniors.Adopted unanimously. 8.Tax exemptions.Adopted unanimously. 9.Funding -Veterans memorial.Indefinitely postponed. 10.James Lane easement.Adopted. 1 1 . Cook Estate.Indefinitely postponed. 12.Parking lot construction.Indefinitely postponed. 13.Zoning bylaw -Inclusionary Zoning.Adopted. 14.Zoning bylaw -Off street parking.Adopted. 15.Zoning bylaw -Senior Multi-family residence overlay district.Adopted unanimously. 16.Zoning bylaw -Large house plan review.Indefinitely postponed. 17.Zoning bylaw -Transit oriented development.Adopted. 18.Zoning bylaw -Reconciliation.Adopted unanimously. 19.Funding -Town Planner position.Indefinitely postponed. 20.Water Commission land acquisition.Adopted unanimously. 21 . Water Commission easements.Adopted unanimously. 22.Board of Health mutual aid agreements.Adopted unanimously. 23.Eminent domain -Sassafras Rock.Indefinitely postponed. 24.General bylaw -Door-to-Door solicitation.Adopted unanimously. 32 TOWN OF COHASSET ANNUAL TOWN MEETING APRIL 1,2006 At the Annual Town Meeting held on Saturday.April 2,2005 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 9:30 a.m.were Carol St. Pierre,Janice Rosano,Debra Krupczak.Kathleen Rhodes,Deborah Protulis,Abigail Alves and Nancy Barrett.Tellers were appointed and sworn in by the Moderator,Daniel Evans. The Moderator called the meeting to order at 10:20 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 - 371 and Precinct 2 -270 for a grand total of 641 voters. It was unanimously voted to dispense with the reading of the call of the Meeting and Return of Service having been examined by the Moderator and found to be in order. Citizens recited the pledge of allegiance.Representative Garrett Bradley was recognized at this time. Article 1:Annual Town Report To act upon the reports of the various Town Officers as printed in the Annual Town Report for 2005. MOVED that the reports of the various Town Officers as printed in the Annual Town Report for 2005 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. Glenn Pratt,Director of Emergency Management gave a report. MOVED that the reports of any committees heretofore chosen be heard and accepted. 33 Motion adopted unanimously. Commendation offered by Frederick Koed,Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. WHEREAS,since Michael Sullivan has lived in Cohasset,he has had strong ongoing interest in and the Public Affairs in the Town of Cohasset; WHEREAS,Michael Sullivan's interest in the Public Affairs of Cohasset has lead to many years of dedicated Public Service to the Town of Cohasset; WHEREAS,Michael Sullivan was elected in 1988 to the Board of Health and served for three years on the Board,including serving as Chairman of the Board of Health in 1990; WHEREAS,Michael Sullivan was elected in 1992,1995,2000 and 2003 to the Board of Selectmen and served each of those three year terms; WHEREAS,the Town of Cohasset could not operate without the dedicated service of may men and women in various appointive and elective positions; WHEREAS,such dedication and service to the Town can not come without great sacrifice to personal matters and family life; WHEREAS,the Board of Selectmen now recommends this Unanimous Motion of Commendation to Michael Sullivan: NOW THEEFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizens of Cohasset,assembled at Annual Town Meeting hereby acknowledge and affirm their appreciation to Selectmen Michael Sullivan for his many years of dedicated service to the Town of Cohasset. GIVEN under our hands and the seal of the TOWN OF COHASSET on this first day of April in the year Two Thousand Six. Commendation voted unanimously. Article 3:Operating Budget To see if the Town will vote to fix salaries and compensation of Elected Officers,and to see what sums the Town will vote to raise and appropriate from available funds or otherwise,for the payment of the salaries and compensation,expenses,equipment and outlays,capital and otherwise,of the several Town Departments,for the ensuing fiscal year,or to take any other action related thereto. 34 APPENDIX A FISCAL 2007 OPERATING BUDGET FISCAL 2007 DEPARTMENT FISCAL 2005 APPROPRIATED FISCAL 2005 EXPENDED FISCAL 2006 APPROPRIATED | RECOMMENDED DEPARTMENT BUDGET WITHOUT REQUESTED OVERRIDE SUPPLEMENTAL CONTINGENT ON S72SK OVERRIDE SUPPLEMENTAL CONTINGENT ON S1.495MOVERRIDE ADMINISTRATION S73 573 573 573 573 Moderator Persona!Services Total S573 $573 $573 $573 $573 Selectmen Personal Services Genera)Expenses 5.500 66,012 5 500 71 150 5.6X 58 800 5.500 58.800 5500 58.800 Total $71,512 $70,650 $64,300 $64,300 $64,300 Town Manager Personal Services Town Hal Clerical General Expenses 105 475 399 263 6360 99.278 402.778 3421 115.000 400 148 6550 115,000 538 814 44 050 115.000 525 313 14060 10,000 10,000 Total $511,038 S505 477 $521,098 $697,864 $654,363 Advisory Committee General Expenses Reserve Fund 345 260 500 260 500 345 234 000 345 100,000 345 10O000 Total $260,845 $200,500 $234,345 $100,345 $100,345 Director or Finance Personal Expenses General Expense; 88 015 40 300 88015 39 863 82 639 28 968 92 639 28 948 92639 28 948 Total $128,315 $127,878 $121,607 $121,587 $121,587 Board of Assessors Personal Expenses OaVftml L-vw.e: 64.020 31 506 64.020 30682 66 830 26 865 66.830 35.765 66 830 27,655 Total $05,525 $W ,'02 $93685 S102 585 $04 485 Treasurer/Collector Personal Expenses Generai Expanses 63 119 42 750 63 067 40072 60 002 40 450 60 750 41 750 60 750 40 950 Total $105,869 $103139 $100452 S102 500 $101,700 Legal Services Town Counsel Services 235 000 235 000 150.000 150 000 150.000 Total $235,000 $235,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 Town Clerk Personal Services -Elected Personal Services Genera!Expenses 55 455 18436 13 96? 55 445 •3 630 12422 57,119 11 307 8 735 58 119 18 153 24 125 58 119 18 153 11 125 Total $87,753 $81 Ml $77,161 $100,397 $87,397 Conservation Commission Genera Expenses 27 800 27.664 37 400 37 474 37.374 Total $27,800 S2 76W 537.400 $37,474 $37,374 Planning Board Persona Services General Expense; 30 000 14 730 26 746 11 793 10 300 4400 48.522 4 950 14 450 10.000 10.000 Total $44,730 $38,539 $14,700 $53,372 $14,450 Zoning Board of Appeals General Eicenses 4 385 2.354 4385 4385 3025 Total $4,385 S2 3S:$4,385 $4,385 S3.025 35 APPENDIX A FISCAL 2007 OPERATING BUDGET FISCAL 2007 DEPARTMENT FISCAL 2005 APPROPRIATED FISCAL 2005 EXPENDED FISCAL 2006 APPROPRIATED RECOMMENDED DEPAR TMENT BUDGET WITHOUT REQUESTED OVERRIDE SUPPLEMENTAL CONTINGENT ON S725K OVERRIDE SUPPLEMENTAL CONTINGENT ON S1.495M OVERRIDE Town Reports General Expenses 16.000 14,391 15,000 15,000 15,000 Total sie.ooo $14,391 S15.000 S15.000 $15,000 Parting Clenx General Expenses 2500 790 2,000 2000 1 800 Total $2500 $790 $2,000 $2,000 $1,800 Unclassified Audit of Accounts S.S Coalition Water Purchase 17,000 4000 67.000 1 7,000 4.000 46,364 8,500 4.000 50 000 15.000 4.000 30,000 12000 4.000 30,000 Total S 88.000 S66.364 S62.500 S49.OO0 $46,000 ADMINISTRATIVE TOTAL S1.679.905 S1.635.518 $1,499,806 $1,601,382 S1.492399 36 APPENDIX A FISCAL 2007 OPERATING BUDGET FISCAL 2007 DEPARTMENT FISCAL 2005 APPROPRIATED FISCAL 2005 EXPENDED FISCAL 2006 APPROPRIATED RECOMMENDED DEPARTMENT BUDGET WITHOU1 REQUESTED OVERRIDE SUPPLEMENTAL CONTINGENT ON $72SK OVERRIDE SUPPLEMENTAL CONTINGENT ON S149SM OVERRIDE PUBLIC SAFETY 1.673128 103,850 28 000 1 673128 88 962 23 881 1 590 418 101.450 1.855,034 100 000 28 000 1.668.632 95.360 21467 2M67 Police Department Personal Services General Expenses Capital Outlay Total $1,804,978 $1,785,971 $1,691,866 $1,983,034 $1,764,982 Fire Department Persona 1 Services Gene/aj Expenses HyoTam Serv-ces 1558,362 161.810 67 414 1.542.892 160301 65 969 1.572642 147.345 67,414 1.622.582 232.770 159,245 1.588 449 165.295 87.120 Total $1,787,588 $1,789,262 S1.787.401 $2,014,597 $1,840,864 B (Jiang Commissioner Personal Services General Expenses 62490 3955 62490 4686 67,700 5400 69 700 5,400 69.200 5250 Total $66 445 $67,178 $73,100 $75,100 $74,450 Gas &Plumbmg Inspector General Expenses 6280 8 280 8000 10 000 10.000 Total $8,280 $8,280 $8,000 $10,000 $10,000 Wei onts Measures Personal Services Genera:Expenses 2600 45C 2600 450 2 600 450 2 600 450 2600 450 Total saoso $3,050 $3,050 $3,050 $3,050 Wiring Inspector Genera:Expenses 16 5O0 16 247 17 500 18 500 17,500 Total $16,500 $16,247 S17.5O0 $18,500 $17,500 Civil Defense Salaries &Expenses 450 350 5350 5 350 5,350 Total 1450 $350 $5,350 $5,350 $5,350 Harbor mane' Personal Services General Expenses 61 153 7400 60 478 6423 62 589 5,100 68 309 10,700 64 308 8050 Total $68,553 $88,902 $67,689 S80.009 $72,359 Bhetflsn Personal Services 500 500 500 500 500 Total $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 PUBUC SAFETY TOTAL $3,756,342 $3,717,738 S3.654.456 S4 190 141)$3,789,055 EDUCATION 11943 800 11.943 800 12344.382 13.987 198 12714.714 530 000 1 100.000 Conassef Schools Salaries &Expenses Total $11,943,800 $11,943,800 $12,344,382 $13,987 198 $12714.714 South Shore VocTech Vocational Assessment 86 988 86 988 95 770 105 910 105,910 Total $86,988 $86,988 $05,770 $105,910 $105,910 EDUCATION TOTAL $12,030,788 SI?030,738 S1?440 15?$14,093 108 $12,820,624 37 APPENDIX A FISCAL 2007 OPERATING BUDGET FISCAL 2007 DEPARTMENT FISCAL 2005 APPROPRIATED FISCAL 2005 EXPENDED FISCAL 2006 APPROPRIATED DEPARTMENT REQUESTED RECOMMENDED 3UDGET WITHOUT OVERRIDE SUPPLEMENTAL I SUPPLEMENTAL CONTINGENT ON CONTINGENT ON $725K 0VERRIDE|S1495M OVERRIDE PUBLIC WORKS ; 694 605 202 667 365.698 669,162 197.134 368.857 700.327 161.715 360.036 737.199 181.31B 404.812 697,468 180.395 394,036 10,000 Department of Public Won* Personal Services General Expanses Other Appropnations Total $1.262970 $1,235,153 $1,222,078 $1,323,329 S1.271.899 Snow &Ice Genera Expenses 50626 282217 51.156 51.156 51.156 Total $50,626 S282217 $51,156 $51,156 $51,156 Street Lighting General Expenses 55 890 57,919 58 000 62.000 62000 Total S55.890 $57,919 $58,000 $62,000 $62000 Building Maintenance Personal Services General Expenses 171,557 255.265 170,037 315.049 202791 243.265 315,119 403.500 208,204 296 300 54,722 40.000 54,722 40.000 Total $426,822 $485,086 $446,056 $718,619 $504,504 PUBLIC WORKS TOTAL $1,796,308 $2,060,375 S 1.777.290 S2.1S5.104 $1,889,559 HEALTH &WELFARE 121.527 10,284 123,627 12100 127.027 8600 119 527 8 350 Board of Health Personal Services General Expenses 126.274 12211 Total $138,515 $131,811 $135,627 $135,627 $127,877 Elder Affaire Personal Services General Expenses 122617 36.605 118,082 39 503 126 972 31,160 160.794 49.160 136,514 42510 20490 20,490 Total $159,222 $157,585 S1 58.132 $209,954 $179,024 Veterans Services Personal Services General Expenses 1.600 1000 1 592 1.600 425 1.600 425 1.600 225 Total $2,600 S1.592 $2,025 S2.025 S1.825 Commission on Disabilities General Expenses 100 100 100 100 Total $100 $0 S100 S100 $100 HEALTH &WELFARE TOTA $300,437 S290.988 $295,884 $347,706 $308,826 38 APPENDIX A FISCAL 2007 OPERATING BUDGET FISCAL 2007 FISCAL 2005 DEPARTAfENT [APPROPRIATED FISCAL 2005 EXPENDED FISCAL 2006 APPROPRIATED |RECOMMENDED DEPAR -PVENTBU DC ET WITHOUT REQUESTED !OVERRIDE SUPPLEMENTAL CONTINGENT ON S725K OVERRIDE SUPPLE MENTAL CONTINGENT ON S1 495 M OVERRIDE CULTURE &RECREATION 328838 64418 355 683 100,211 390 51 B 113 235 350.345 110 085 10.000 Library Services Personal Services Genera;Exoenses 336 878 84 418 Total $421,294 $411,256 $455,894 $503,753 $460,430 Rec reason Persona!Services General Expenses 116,506 6380 109.173 6115 118,425 6380 119,425 6 380 116 425 6380 Total $122,885 S1 15.288 $124,805 $124,805 $124,805 Common Historical Commi Genera Expenses iston 20C 200 200 100 Total $700 $0 $200 $200 $100 Historical Preservation Personal Services General Expense* BOO 200 800 800 200 800 200 800 200 Total $1,000 $800 $1,000 $1,000 si ooo Celebrations Genera'Expenses 2500 2500 250O 5 000 5000 Total $2,500 $2»0 $2,500 $5,000 $5,000 CULTURAL!REC.TOTAL $547,881 $531844 $584,399 $634 758 $591,335 DEBT SERVICE 1 014 301 421 322 901 094 1 455 446 1 014 183 421 307 905093 1 461447 1 152 935 418085 1494 160 1.722110 1.195.005 415.323 1,543 826 1.388 817 1.195.005 415.323 1.543826 1 368817 Non-Exetudad Pnfiaple Non-Exaudea inures: Excluded Principle Excluded interest DEBT SERVICE TOTAL $1802 169 $3,802,030 $4,787,290 $4,542,971 S4 54?.971 BENEFITS &INSURE kNCE 847284 983 173 1.106 000 1 105 000 17,000 34.000 Pensions County Assessment Nor-Contjibutorv 843 884 3 40C Tom $847,284 S84 7.284 $983 173 $1,105,000 $1 105.000 Workers Comoensaion 105.000 69 789 70 000 90 000 80 000 2.500 10.000 tout $105,000 $69,789 $70,000 $90,000 $80,000 Unemptoymenl General Expenses 5000 18980 35 000 20 000 20.000 Tola!S5 Out $18,980 $35,000 $20 000 $20,000 Heattn Insurance General Expenses 1 872901 1 800 271 1966 000 2.241 240 2207 920 15.000 160.000 Total $1.872901 $1,800,271 S1.966.0O0 $2,241,240 $2207 920 39 APPENDIX A FISCAL 2007 OPERATING BUDGET FISCAL 2007 DEPARTMENT FISCAL 2005 APPROPRIATED FISCAL 2005 EXPENDED FISCAL 2006 APPROPRIATED RECOMMENDED DEPARTMENT BUDGET WITHOUT REQUESTED OVERRIDE SUPPLEMENTAL CONTINGENT ON S725K OVERRIDE SUPPLEMENTAL CONTINGENT ON $1.495M OVERRIDE Lire Insurance General Expenses 6,760 7691 8000 9,000 9.000 200 1,000 Total $6,760 $7,691 $8,000 $9,000 $9,000 Medicare General Expenses 175,000 174.750 190,000 205.000 200.000 1,621 11,321 Total S1 75.000 $174,750 $190,000 $205,000 $200,000 Property &Liability Insuran Genera!Expenses ce 230 000 231.881 202600 216000 218.000 Total S230.O00 $231,881 $202,500 $218,000 $218,000 BENEFITS &INSURANCE $3,241,945 $3,150,646 $3,454,673 $3,888,240 S3.839.920 ENTERPRISE FUNDS 521.380 35.320 46.409 24,149 500,166 57,292 52,730 47,420 520.206 82.292 54,312 20.137 538.706 82292 54.312 20.137 Central Cohasset Sewer General Expenses Depreciation /Capita Indirect Expenses Debt Service 487.280 98.292 46.409 24,149 Total $656,130 $627,258 $657,608 $676,947 S695 447 North Cohasset Sewer General Expenses Depreciation /Capital Indirect Expenses 141.681 68.333 15.534 192579 58.333 15534 143 874 54,333 19,500 149,390 52,750 20 085 155,640 52750 20,085 Total S215.54S $266,446 $217,707 $222,225 $228,475 Water Enterprise Fund General Expenses Other Appropnations Capital Outlay Debt Service •Pnncrple Debt Service -Interest 888,100 31 296 100 000 663.160 406.279 742.813 20,477 681935 387,341 1,069,320 31,296 100,000 708 531 446 331 1.189 600 32.000 777.159 695.391 1,188 600 32000 777.159 695 391 Total $2,088,835 $1,832,566 $2,355,478 $2,694,150 $2693.150 ENTERPRISE FUNDS TOTA $2960,513 $2,726,270 $3,230,793 S3,593,322 $3617.072 GRAND TOTAL $30,116,282 $29,946,197 $31,724,743 $35,046,732 $32891.761 $725,000 $1,495,000 40 APPENDIX B SALARIES AND RATE SCHEDULE -FISCAL YEAR 2007 Grada Stap 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th Hourly 35 Hrs 40 Hrs 9 86 345 10 394 40 10 42 364 70 41680 10 98 384 30 439.20 11 54 403 90 461 60 12 11 42385 484 40 12 68 44380 507 20 1325 463.75 530.00 B Hourly 35 Hrs 40Hrs 1065 37275 426 00 11.26 394 10 450 40 11 87 415 45 474 80 12 48 436 80 499 20 13.05 45675 522.00 1366 478 10 546 40 14.28 499 80 571.20 Hourly 35 Hrs 40 Hrs 11 53 403 55 461 20 12 15 425 25 486 00 12 79 447 65 511 60 13 43 470 05 537 20 14 10 493 50 564 00 14 79 51765 591 60 15 45 540 75 61800 Hourly 35 Hrs 40 Hrs 12 43 435 05 497.20 13 16 460 6C 526 4C 13 83 484 05 553.20 1455 509 25 582 00 15 27 534 45 610.80 1597 558 95 63880 1669 584 15 667 60 E Hourly 35 Hrs 40 Hrs 1341 469 35 536 40 14.20 487 00 568 00 1493 52255 597 20 15 70 54950 62800 16.47 576 45 65880 17 25 603 75 690 00 1802 630 70 720 80 Hourly 35 Hrs 40 Hrs 14 48 506 80 579.20 1532 536 2C 612 80 16 12 564 20 644 80 16 91 591 85 676 40 17 78 622 30 711 20 1861 651 35 744 40 19 45 680 75 778 00 Hourly 35 Hrs 40 Hrs 1566 548 10 626 40 16 52 578 20 660 80 17 43 610 05 697 20 1831 640 85 732 40 19.20 67200 768 00 20 05 701 75 80200 20 96 733 60 838 40 H Hourly 35 Hrs 40 Hrs 1689 591 15 675 60 17 85 624 75 714 00 18 82 658 70 75280 19 80 693 00 79200 20.73 72555 82920 21 68 758 80 867 20 22 66 793 10 906 40 I Hourly 35 Hrs 40 Hrs 1826 639 10 730 40 1927 674 45 770 80 20 32 711 20 812 80 21.35 747 25 854 00 22 39 78365 895 60 23 43 820 05 937 20 24 48 856 80 979 20 Hourly 35 Hrs 40 Hrs 19 70 689 50 788 00 20 80 728 00 832 00 21 92 767 20 876 80 23 02 805 70 920 80 24 20 647.00 968 00 25 32 886 20 1.012 80 26 46 92610 1 .058 40 Hourly 35 Hrs 40 Hrs 21 29 745 15 851 60 22 47 786 45 898 8C 23.72 830 20 948 80 24 90 871 50 996 00 26.11 91385 1.044 40 27.33 956 55 1.093.20 28 56 999 60 1.142 40 L Hourly 2300 24.32 25 63 26 94 28.23 29.51 30.83 35Hrs 80500 85120 897 05 942 90 988 05 1.032 85 1.07905 40 Hrs 92000 972 80 1.025 20 1.077 60 1.129.20 1.180 40 1.233 20 M Hourly 24 86 26 22 27 64 29 06 30 48 3189 33 33 35Hrs 87010 917 70 967 40 1017 10 1066 80 111615 1166 55 40Hrs 99440 1.04880 1.10560 116240 1,21920 1.27560 1.33320 N Hourly 26 81 28 33 29 86 3135 32 89 34 42 35 97 35 Hrs 938 35 99155 1.045 10 1.097 25 1,15115 1.204 70 1258 95 40Hrs 1.07240 1.133 20 1194 40 1.25400 1,31560 1376 80 1438 80 O Hourly 28 97 30 60 32.27 33 93 35 56 3719 38 86 35 Hrs 101395 107100 1129 45 118755 1.244 60 1.30165 1.360.10 40Hrs 1.15880 1,22400 1.29080 1.35720 1.42240 1.487.60 1.55440 41 APPENDIX B PAY POSITIONS GROUP AUTHORIZED SCHEDULE HOURS Schedule 1 -Regular Employees Board of Assessors Deputy Assessor/Appraiser Assistant Assessor Administrative Assistant Building Department Building Commissioner/Zoning Officer Clerk Civilian Dispatch Communications Supervisor Communications Officer Communications Officer Communications Officer Elder Affairs Director Elder Advocate Volunteer Coordinator Clerk Van Driver Van Driver Facilities Director Maintenance Worker Maintenance Worker Fire Department Fire Chief Captain Lieutenant Firefighter -Paramedic Firefighter -EMT Firefighter -Mechanic Private Harbor Department Harbormaster Board of Health Health Agent Administrator Contract H G Contract D Contract I G G F F Contract G F Contract FS-13 FS-12 FS-11 FS-10 FS-10 FS-9 Contract Contract Contract 40 7 35 7 35 40 7 21 1 40 1 40 1 40 1 16 40 1 28 1 19 1 19 1 10 1 19 40 1 40 1 40 40 5 42 5 42 5 42 5 42 5 42 5 42 40 10 40 42 Library Chief Librarian Staff Librarian Staff Librarian Library Assistant Library Assistant Library Technician Library Technician Library Technician Administrative Assistan' APPENDIX B Contract 1 40 1 6 35 1 6 31 1 6 37.5 1 6 35 1 6 26 1 6 24 2 6 22 1 6 9 Planning Board Administrative Assistant 25 Police Department Police Chief Sergeant Patrolman Secretary Department of Public Works Superintendent General Foreman Working Foreman Heavy Equipment Operate Skilled Utility Worker Tree Climber Skilled Utility Worker -Cemetery Clerk Contract 1 40 PS-11 5 4 37.5 PS -09 13 4 37 5 G 1 7 40 Contract 1 40 K 1 40 I 3 40 G 4 40 F 3 40 F 1 40 F 1 40 G 1 30 Recreation Director Contract 40 Board of Selectmen Administrative Assistant Secretary /Receptionist Director of Finance/Town Accountant Director of Finance/Town Accountant Assistant Town Accountant H 1 1 40 F 1 1 35 Contract 1 40 G 1 7 25 Town Clerk Assistant Town Clerk 40 Town Manager Town Manager Contract 40 43 APPENDIX B Treasurer/Collector Treasurer/Collector Assistant Treasurer/Collector Assistant to Treasurer Contract H G 40 40 35 Schedule 1a -Elected Employees Town Clerk $58,119 Clerk,Board of Registrars 329 Moderator 1 Board of Selectmen Chair 1,500 Members (4)at $1,000 4,000 Board of Assessors Chair 1,300 Members (2)at $1,200 2,400 Schedule 2a -Part Time Positions Annual Veterans'Agent 1,600 Member,Board of Registrars 326 Sealer of Weights and Measurers 2,600 Town Archivist 600 Director of Emergency Management 350 Assistant Director of Emergency Management 100 Shellfish Constable 500 Animal Control Officer 16.130 Keeper of the Town Clock 100 Keeper of the Town Pump 100 Schedule 2b -Part Time Positions Hourly Assistant Harbor Master 12 00 Casual Labor 7 00 Election Officers 10.00 Election Clerk 10.00 Election Warden 10 00 Summer Patrolman 14.00 Police Matron 13.00 Deputy Building Inspector (H-Min)16.89 Library Pages 8.00 Recording Secretary 12.07 Schedule 3 -Part Time Positions 20.00 44 Schedule 4 -informational Only Police Department Schedule 5 -Informational Only Fire Department Schedule 6 -Informational Only Library Schedule 7 -Informational Only Municipal Clerical and Custodial APPENDIX B (Collective Bargaining Unit) (Collective Bargaining Unit) (Collective Bargaining Unit) (Collective Bargaining Unit) 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 Directs Elder Affairs Directo r Superintendent of Public Works Fire Chief Town Manager Haroormaster Treasurer/Collector Health Administrator Town Planner 45 APPENDIX C CAPITAL BUDGET FY 2007 THROUGH 2010 DEPARTMENT/ITEM 2007 2008 2009 2070 2011 Board of Selectmen Prrvate Ways Repair S50.000 S25.000 $25,000 S25,000 $25,000 Harbor Seawall $600,000 Forest Avenue Sidewalk $400 000 Beecnwood Street Sidewalk $125 000 Border Street Bridge S50.000 Sandy Beach Parking Lot S75.000 Town Hall Technology S15 000 S1 0,000 $10,000 S10.000 51 0,000 Facilities Emergency Generators $220 000 Maintenance Vehicle S35.000 Security Systems S80.000 Roofing Repairs $100,000 Police Department Cruiser Replacement Program S56.000 370.000 $60,000 S60.000 360.000 Cruiser Radio Replacement 334,000 Computer Lwrades S30.000 Portable Radio Replacement $50,000 Police Station Construction S4 000,000 Fire Department Rerjlace Chiefs Vehicle $35 000 CcTicjter U parades S30.000 Reolace Ambulance $150,000 Replace Ename Two $300,000 Equipment Replacement $25,000 $25 000 325 000 $25,000 325.000 School Department School Bus Replacement $60,000 560 OOC 360 000 360 000 S60.000 Technology Upgrades S1 00.000 $100,000 $100 000 3100.000 S1 00.000 Alumni Field Bleachers $85,000 Security Systems 3225.000 Department of Public Works Sandy Beach D arkmg Lot $110,000 Reo ace Vehicles $100 000 Repiace 1986 Dump Truck S75.000 Replace 1982 Ford Bucket Truck S10.000 New Mowing Machine S25.000 Repiace 1988 Internationa S80.000 Replace 1985 CAT Loader S1 50,000 Replace 1 988 655 '^oader and Backhoe $85 000 Replace 1 989 Peterbilt $100 000 Paul Pratt Library Upgrade DCLN "erminais $12,000 $12,000 312,000 $12,000 512,000 GRAND TOTAL S2.467.000 $827 000 $877,000 34,392,000 $292 000 46 MOVED that Thirty Two Million Eight Hundred Ninety One Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty One ($32,891 ,761)Dollars be appropriated for the Fiscal Year 2007 Annual Town Budget to be allotted as follows:$66,649 for salaries of elected Town Officials consisting of the Town Clerk $57,119;Clerk,Board of Registrars $329.00;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 $32,824,612 for Personal Services,Expenses and Capital Outlays,interest on Maturing Debt and other charges for various departments as recommended for purposes in the column entitled "RECOMMENDED BUDGET WITHOUT OVERRIDE"in Appendix A as attached to these Town Manager's Recommended Motions for the 2006 Annual Town Meeting and Appendix B of the Warrant for the 2006 Annual Town Warrant,a copy of which Appendices are incorporated here by reference,and to meet the appropriation,the following transfers are made: S2 ,693,150 from Water Revenue S 923,922 from Sewer Revenue S 325,000 from Free Cash S 75,000 from Overlay Surplus $80.000 from Pension Reserve s 11,645 from Waterways Fund s 10,000 from Wetlands Fund s 40,000 from Sale of Burial Lots And the remaining balance of $28,733,044 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. And further it is moved that the sum of $725,000 be raised and appropriated from the Fiscal 2007 tax levy for the purposes set forth in the column entitled "SUPPLEMENTAL CONTINGENT ON $725,000 OVERRIDE"in Appendix A,contingent upon a vote of the Town to approve a $725,000 Proposition Two and One-Half override ballot question pursuant to G.L.c.59,s.21C(g). And further it is moved that the sum of $1,495,000 be raised and appropriated from the Fiscal 2007 tax levy for the purposes set forth in the column entitled "SUPPLEMENTAL CONTINGENT ON $1 .495 M OVERRIDE"in Appendix A,contingent upon a vote of the Town to approve a $1 ,495,000 Proposition Two and One-Half override ballot question pursuant to G.L.c.59,s. 21C(g). Amendment offered by Roy Fitzsimmons.Move that the bottom line of the School budget be reduced by $238,000. Amendment is defeated . Main motion is adopted. Move to reconsider the main motion.Motion defeated. Article 4:Community Preservation Committee To see if the Town will vote to adopt and approve the recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee for Fiscal Year 2007,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 same of the Town,or enforceable by the Town,including real property interests in the form of permanent affordable housing restrictions 47 and historical preservation restrictions that will meet the requirements of Chapter 184 of the General Laws,as may be necessary or proper to carry out the foregoing,or to take any action related thereto. Recommendation A :Allocation of Community Preservation Funds to the following sub- accounts: Historical Resources Sub-Account:(10%)$58.900 Open Space Sub-Account:(10%)$58,900 Community Housing Sub-Account (10%)$58,900 Recommendation B :Improvements to 60 Elm Street $10,000 Recommendation C :Restoration of Town Hall entrance doors $8,000 Recommendation D :Veterans Memorial Park Project $60,000 Recommendation E :Beechwood Street ball field project $300,000 Recommendation F :Open Space acquisition $120,000 Recommendation G :Historic properties restoration $80,000 MOVED that the recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee for Fiscal 2007 be accepted and approved as follows: Recommendation A: MOVED that Fiscal Year 2007 revenues to the Community Preservation Fund be divided to the following sub accounts to be administered by the Community Preservation Committee as follows: Historical Resources Sub Account (10%)$58,900.00 Open Space Sub Account (10%)$58,900.00 Community Housing Sub Account (10%)$58,900.00 Total Budget $176,700.00 Motion adopted. Recommendation B : MOVED that Ten Thousand ($10,000.00)Dollars be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund Housing Sub Account with the intention that these funds be available in Fiscal 2006 and thereafter,which funds are to be expended by the Town Manager for the purposes of making various improvements to the 60 Elm Street Apartment Complex. Motion adopted. Recommendation C: MOVED that Eight Thousand ($8,000.00)Dollars be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund Historical Resources Sub Account with the intention that these funds be available in Fiscal 2006 and thereafter,which funds are to be expended by the Town Manager for the purposes of performing restoration work to the entrance doors of the antique portion of Town Hall. Motion adopted. 48 Recommendation D: MOVED that Sixty Thousand ($60,000.00)Dollars be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund Discretionary Sub Account with the intention that these funds be available in Fiscal 2006 and thereafter,which funds are to be expended by the Town Manager for the purposes of making various improvements to the Veterans memorial Park. Motion adopted. Recommendation E: MOVED that Three Hundred Thousand ($300,000.00)Dollars be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund Discretionary Sub Account,with the intention that these funds be available in FY 2006 and thereafter,which funds are to be expended by the Town Manager to improve,make extraordinary changes,preserve,pay for the engineering fees,and all other related costs, concerning the Beechwood Street ball field,basketball court,playground and parking areas. Motion adopted. Recommendation F: MOVED that Seventy Thousand ($70,000.00)Dollars be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund Open Space Sub Account and Fifty Thousand ($50,000)Dollars from the Community Preservation Discretionary Sub Account,for a total of One Hundred Twenty Thousand ($120,000)Dollars,with the intention that these funds be available in FY 2006 and thereafter,which funds are to be expended by the Town Manager on behalf of the Board of Water Commissioners to acquire by purchase or gift or eminent domain taking the following parcel of land found on Assessor's Map 72:Parcels 1 and 2 (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Book 10470 at Page 210.Said property is to be acquired in fee simple title for watershed,open space and recreation purposes.The town is authorized to grant a deed or conservation restriction to The Trustees of Reservations requiring that this land be used only for watershed,open space and recreation purposes. A 2/3 vote required. Motion adopted. Recommendation G: MOVED that Forty-Five Thousand ($45,000.00)Dollars be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund Historical Resources Sub Account and Thirty-Five Thousand ($35,000)Dollars be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund Discretionary Sub Account,for a total of Eighty Thousand ($80,000)Dollars,with the intention that these funds be available in FY 2006 and thereafter,which funds are to be expended by the Town Manager,for the purposes of investigation,design work,plans and construction work at the Cohasset Historical Society's Maritime Museum to improve the electrical system and install lighting,restore wood gutters, windows and reconstruct deteriorating sills;restore the roof balustrade at the old Paul Pratt Library;and restore the chimneys at the Wilson House and Maritime Museum,and all other related work,provided,however,that the Board of Selectmen be hereby authorized to acquire in return for such sum a historic preservation restriction in compliance with Chapter 184 of the General Laws and the specific work items be performed with the prior approval of the Community Preservation Committee A 2/3 vote required. Motion adopted. 49 Article 5:Unpaid Bills from Previous Years To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds,and/or borrow, pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum or sums of money,to be expended by the Town Manager,to pay for unpaid bills from previous fiscal years,or to take any other action related thereto. VENDOR AMOUNT REQUESTED Robbins Garage $450.00 MOVED that Four Hundred Fifty ($450.00)Dollars be raised and appropriated from the Fiscal 2007 tax levy and other general revenues of the town,to be expended by the Town Manager to pay for unpaid bills from previous fiscal years,as follows: VENDOR AMOUNT Robbins Garage $450.00 A 4/5's vote required.Motion adopted. Resolution offered by Rebecca Bates-McArthur,member of the Historical Commission. WHEREAS,Noel A.Ripley was the founding Chairman of the Cohasset Historical Commission in 1974 and continued to serve in this position through 2005 and worked tirelessly on such projects as the Captain's Walk,the Minot's Ledge Lighthouse watchroom replica on Government Island, The Cohasset Common Historical District,and was the town's strongest advocate for the preservation of Cohasset's historic character,and was always ready to share with others his deep appreciation and love of Cohasset's long history and its unique way of life;and WHEREAS,Noel Ripley,as a skilled repairer of antique clocks,managed the restoration of the Town Clock at the First Parish Meeting House on the Comnmon and in 1981 was named the official Keeper of the Town Clock;and WHEREAS,Noel Ripley established a scholarship in his name at the Cohasset High School because he valued higher education. NOW,HEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED,that the citizens here assembled extend to his wife and family our deepest gratitude and appreciation for Noel's many years of service to the Town of Cohasset. Given this 1 st day of April,2006. Resolution adopted unanimously. Article 6:Supplemental Appropriations for Fiscal 2006 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,borrow pursuant to any applicable statute and/or transfer from available funds,a sum or sums of money,to be expended by the Town Manager,needed by various departmental budgets and appropriations to complete the fiscal year ending June 30,2006,or to take any other action related thereto. 50 Department Budget Request Purpose Legal Services Police Department Salaries Fire Department Salaries Public Works Facility Maintenance Facility Maintenance Facility Maintenance MOVED that Four Hundred Sixty One Thousand ($461 ,000)Dollars,be hereby transferred to the Fiscal 2006 budgetary items set forth below amending the amounts appropriated by the Town pursuant to Article 3 of the 2005Annual Town Meeting (which appropriations may have been amended at the December 6,2005 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 30,2006,as follows. $40,000 Town Counsel $150,000 Overtime Shortfall $35,000 Overtime Shortfall $30,000 Vehicle Fuels $10,000 Overtime Shortfall $20,000 Extraordinary Repairs &Maintenance $21,000 Utilities and Heating Fuel Transfer Funds to: Legal Services $40,000 Police Department Salaries $150,000 Fire Department Salaries $35,000 Public Works S 30,000 Facility Maintenance $10,000 Facility Maintenance $20,000 Facility Maintenance $21,000 Town Counsel Overtime Shortfall Overtime Shortfall Vehicle Fuels Overtime Shortfall Extraordinary Repairs &Maintenance Utilities and Heating Fuel TOTAL AMOUNT TRANSFERRED $306,000 And to fund these transfers,One Hundred Fifty Six Thousand (5156,000)Dollars be transferred from Free Cash and the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand ($150,000)Dollars be transferred from the unexpended balance of Article 7 of the 2003 Annual Town Meeting. Motion adopted. Article 7 Rate of Interest for Tax Deferrals : To see if the Town will vote to reduce the rate of interest that accrues on property taxes deferred by eligible seniors under G.L.c.59 §5,Clause 41A from 8%to 4%,with such reduced rate to apply to taxes assessed for any fiscal year beginning on or after July 1,2006,or take any action related thereto. MOVED that the rate of interest that accrues on property taxes deferred by eligible seniors under G.L.c.59 §5,Clause 41A be reduced from 8%to 4%,with such reduced rate to apply to taxes assessed for any fiscal year beginning on or after July 1 ,2006. Motion adopted unanimously. 51 Article 8:Tax Exemptions To see if the town will vote to accept Section 4 of Chapter 73 of the Acts of 1986 to grant an additional real estate tax exemption of not more than one hundred percent (100%).Such additional exemption may be granted to persons who qualify for property tax exemptions under clauses 17,17C 1/2 ,17D,22,22A,22B,22C,22D,22E,37,37A,41,41B,41C,42 and 43 of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws and also,to see if the town will vote to accept the amendment of Clause 41C in accordance with Chapter 184,Section 51 of the Acts of 2002,to subsequently grant an additional real estate tax exemption of not more than one hundred percent (100%).Such additional exemption may be granted to persons who qualify for property tax exemption under clause 41 C of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws,or take any other action relative thereto. MOVED that Section 4 of Chapter 73 of the Acts of 1986 be accepted to grant an additional real estate tax exemption of not more than one hundred percent (100%).Such additional exemption may be granted to persons who qualify for property tax exemptions under clauses 17,17C 34, 17D,22,22A,22B,22C,22D,22E,37,37A,41,41 B,41 C,42 and 43 of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws and further that the town vote to accept the amendment of Clause 41 C in accordance with Chapter 184,Section 51 of the Acts of 2002,to subsequently grant an additional real estate tax exemption of not more than one hundred percent (100%). Such additional exemption may be granted to persons who qualify for property tax exemption under clause 41 C of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws. Motion adopted unanimously. Article 9:Funding for Veterans Memorial To se if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds,and /or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum of money to be expended by the Town Manager to supplement funds raised by private donations for the construction of a new Veterans Memorial at Veterans Park,honoring the Cohasset Man and Women that have served our country,during the Korean,Vietnam,Gulf Wars and The War on Terror,in Afghanistan and Iraq.,or take any other action related thereto. MOVED that the article be indefinitely postponed. Motion to indefinitely postpone adopted unanimously. Article 10:James Lane Easement To see if the Town will vote to raise,appropriate,transfer from available funds,and/or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum of money to be expended by the Town Manager to be added to funds already appropriated under Article 22 of the March 27,2004 Town Meeting,for the acquisition of an easement on James Lane,or take any other action related thereto. MOVED that Five Thousand Six Hundred Seventy One Dollars and Seventy Two Cents ($5,671.72)be raised from the Fiscal 2007 tax levy and other general revenues of the Town to be expended by the Town Manager and added to funds already appropriated under Article 22 of the March 27,2004 Town Meeting,for the acquisition of an easement on James Lane. Hand count.Yes 64;No 38.Motion adopted. 52 Article 11:Cook Estate To see if the Town will vote to amend the scope of authorization voted and the amount of funds appropriated for the "Cook project"pursuant to Article 4 of the November 17,2003,Special Town Meeting as follows: first to expand the authorization previously so voted by authorizing the Board of Selectmen, notwithstanding any limitation contained in said motion voted pursuant to said Article 4,to acquire by purchase,gift or eminent domain all or any part of the property commonly known as the Cook Property described below and as more particularly described in the motion voted pursuant to said Article 4,for general municipal purposes and further to authorize the Board of Selectmen to hold same for general municipal purposes indefinitely,or in their discretion to dispose of all or a portion of the property so acquired pursuant to this Article or pursuant to said motion pursuant to Article 4 of the 2003 November Special Town Meeting,subject to Chapter 30 B of the General Laws,by soliciting proposals for development of said property for such public or private purposes as may be determined by the Board of Selectmen;and second,to see what sum of money the town will vote to raise and appropriate,borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or transfer from available funds to increase the funds appropriated in the motion pursuant to Article 4 of the 2003 November Special Town Meeting,thereby amending the appropriation as originally voted from Four Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($4,500,000) to a new higher total appropriation;such Cook project property consisting of: (a)five parcels of vacant land located on the northerly side of Sohier Street,numbered 235,243, 249,255 and 261 Sohier Street and identified as Assessor's Map 43,Plots 25,26,28,30 and 31, containing approximately 3 acres in the aggregate,and (b)three parcels of land located on the southerly side of Sohier Street,together with the buildings and improvements thereon known and numbered as 230 Sohier Street,shown as Lot 1 A,Parcel B and Lot C on a plan entitled"Plan of Land Sohier Street,Cohasset,MA"dated September 4, 2002 prepared by Perkins Engineering,Inc.and recorded with the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds as Plan No.744 of 2002 in Plan Book 503,containing in the aggregate,according to said plan,18.92 acres,and shown on Assessor's Map 43 as Plots 2,3A,and part of Plot 1,and Assessor's Map 42 as Plots 27,39,and part of Plot 38,or to take any other action related thereto, MOVED that the article be indefinitely postponed. Motion to indefinitely postpone is adopted. Article 12:Parking Lot Construction To see if the Town will vote to raise,appropriate,transfer from available funds,and/or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum of money to be expended by the Town Manager to construct parking spaces on town owned land shown as Map 18,Plot 2 on the Cohasset Assessors Maps,or take any other action related thereto. MOVED that the article be indefinitely postponed. Motion to indefinitely postpone is adopted. 53 Article 13:Zoning Bylaw -Inclusionary Zoning To see if the Town will vote to make the following amendment to the Zoning By-Laws of the Town,in the manner described below: In Section 4.3,Additional Use Regulations,by adding a new note 14 that reads as follows: (14)Inclusionary Zoning .In any residential development of 5 or more multifamily or apartment units,proposed on or after July 1 ,2006 within any district and under any portion of the Bylaw,a minimum of one (1 )unit or ten percent (10%)of the total number of dwelling units,whichever is greater,shall be eligible for qualification as "Local Initiative Units"(as defined in 760 C.M.R.45.02)in accordance with the standards and conditions set forth in 760 C.M.R.45.03,so as to be eligible for within the "Subsidized Housing Inventory"(as defined in 760 C.M.R.45.02)of the Town.In the event that the 10% calculation results in fractional units,there shall be a rounding up to the nearest whole number.If a specific provision of this Bylaw or of applicable state or Federal law requires a greater number or percentage of "Local Initiative Units"or so-called "affordable housing units"than required by this provision (for example,Bylaw Section 16,MGL c.40B),then the greater requirement shall control. MOVED that the Town vote to make the following amendment to the Zoning By-Laws of the Town,in the manner described below: In Section 4.3,Additional Use Regulations,by adding a new note 14 that reads as follows: (14)Inclusionary Zoning .In any residential development of multifamily or apartment units containing 5 or more units,proposed on or after July 1,2006 within any district and under any portion of the Bylaw,a minimum of one (1)unit or ten percent (10%)of the total number of dwelling units,whichever is greater,shall be eligible for qualification as "Local Initiative Units"(as defined in 760 C.M.R.45.02)in accordance with the standards and conditions set forth in 760 C.M.R.45.03,so as to be eligible for inclusion within the "Subsidized Housing Inventory"(as defined in 760 C.M.R.45.02)of the Town.In the event that the 10%calculation results in fractional units,there shall be a rounding up to the nearest whole number.If a specific provision of this Bylaw or of applicable state or Federal law requires a greater number or percentage of "Local Initiative Units"or so- called "affordable housing units"than required by this provision (for example,Bylaw Section 16,MGL c.40B),then the greater requirement shall control. A 2/3's vote is required.Motion adopted. Article 14:Zoning Bylaw -Off-Street Parking To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 5.4 "Table of Area Regulation Notes"Note #8 by striking Note 8 in its entirety and substituting therefore the following,"Within the highway business,technology business and light industry districts,along any street frontage a green strip not less than thirty-five (35)feet wide shall be maintained and landscaped with grass,trees and/or shrubs,not paved,except for driveways,not parked upon and not built upon except for signs."; And further to see if the Town will vote to amend:(a)Subsections E,F and G in the "TABLE OF OFF-STREET PARKING STANDARDS"OF Section 7.1 (Off Street Parking and Loading Regulations),of the Zoning Bylaw as set forth below,so as to change the required parking 54 spaces to five (5)spaces per 1,000 square feet of net floor area;and (b)Subsection 10 of Section 7.2 (General Parking and Loading Regulations)of the Zoning Bylaw as set forth below to exclude the light industry,highway business and technology business districts from its application. The "Table of Off-Street Parking Standards"is amended by deleting Subsections E,F and G in their entirety and replacing them with the following: E.Meeting hall,auditoriums, private clubs and lodges,funeral One space for each three seats,or where homes,restaurants that are part benches are used,one space for each six linear of a mixed use development,feet of bench,where no fixed seats are used (as theaters,bowling alleys and in a terminal),one space per eighty square feet other amusements,bus depots of public floor area;except in the Light Industry, and other passenger terminals,Technology Business and Highway Business other places of public assembly districts,for restaurants that are part of a mixed use development,one space per two hundred square feet of net floor area F.Libraries and museums,as well as civic,cultural and community facilities in the Light Industry,Technology Business and Highway Business districts One space per two hundred square feet of net floor area G.Offices,stores,other business establishments, including retail businesses (whether service-oriented or otherwise),showrooms, consumer service establishments,public banks and other monetary institutions, automotive repair shops and service stations One space for each one hundred square feet of net floor area,except one space for each two hundred square feet of net floor area in the Light Industry,Technology Business and Highway Business districts Subsection 10 of Section 7.2 of the Bylaw is amended as follows: After the following first clause of Section 7.2.10:"Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein contained,"add the following text: "in any district other than the Light Industry,Technology Business and Highway Business districts (which districts are specifically excluded from application of this Section 7.2.10),". Or take any other action related thereto. MOVED that the Town of Cohasset Zoning Bylaws,as amended,be further amended as follows: by amending Section 5.4 "Table of Area Regulation Notes"Note #8 by striking Note 8 in its entirety and substituting therefore the following,"Within the highway business,technology business and light industry districts,along any street frontage a green strip not less than thirty-five (35)feet wide shall be maintained and landscaped with grass,trees and/or shrubs,not paved, except for driveways,not parked upon and not built upon except for signs."; And further by amending:(a)Subsections E,F and G in the "TABLE OF OFF-STREET PARKING STANDARDS"OF Section 7.1 (Off Street Parking and Loading Regulations),of the Zoning Bylaw as set forth below,so as to change the required parking spaces to five (5)spaces per 1 ,000 55 square feet of net floor area;and (b)Subsection 10 of Section 7.2 (General Parking and Loading Regulations)of the Zoning Bylaw as set forth below to exclude the light industry,highway business and technology business districts from its application. And by amending the "Table of Off-Street Parking Standards"is amended by deleting Subsections E,F and G in their entirety and replacing them with the following: E.Meeting hall,auditoriums, private clubs and lodges,funeral homes,restaurants that are part of a mixed use development, theaters,bowling alleys and other amusements,bus depots and other passenger terminals, other places of public assembly One space for each three seats,or where benches are used,one space for each six linear feet of bench,where no fixed seats are used (as in a terminal),one space per eighty square feet of public floor area;except in the Light Industry, Technology Business and Highway Business districts,for restaurants that are part of a mixed use development,one space per two hundred square feet of net floor area F.Libraries and museums,as well as civic,cultural and community facilities in the Light Industry,Technology Business and Highway Business districts One space per two hundred square feet of net floor area G.Offices,stores,other business establishments, including retail businesses (whether service-oriented or otherwise),showrooms, consumer service establishments,public banks and other monetary institutions, automotive repair shops and service stations One space for each one hundred square feet of net floor area,except one space for each two hundred square feet of net floor area in the Light Industry,Technology Business and Highway Business districts Subsection 10 of Section 7.2 of the Bylaw is amended as follows: After the following first clause of Section 7.2.10:"Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein contained,"add the following text: "in any district other than the Light Industry,Technology Business and Highway Business districts (which districts are specifically excluded from application of this Section 7.2.10),". A 2/3's vote is required.Motion adopted. Article 15:Zoning Bylaw -Senior Multi-Family Residence Overlay District To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 16:"Senior Multi-family Residence Overlay District" of the Cohasset Zoning Bylaw,as amended by Town Meeting action of March 29,2004,by inserting a new paragraph in the Preamble of said Section 16 to read as follows: All provisions of this Section 16 of the Cohasset Zoning Bylaws 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 under this Section 16 may be applied for by any person, partnerships,corporations,or other entity following the date of first public advertisement of the 56 amendatory town meeting warrant article containing this paragraph.The sole exemption to such 'sunsetting'action of this paragraph shall be a SMRD development known as the Cook Estate, which property is identified as Assessor's Map 43,Plot 002,and including Lot C (14.82 acres), Lot B (2.1 acres)and Lot 1A (2 acres)as shown on same Map,provided that said identified development be applied for under Section 16 by such entity that is selected by the Board of Selectmen pursuant to an RFP process,and which shall proceed under the Local Inititiative program,and/or Local Inititiative Program Units Only pursuant to 760 C.M.R.45.00 et seq.,or take any other action related thereto. MOVED that the Town of Cohasset Zoning Bylaws,as amended,be further amended as follows: by amending Section 16:"Senior Multi-family Residence Overlay District"of the Cohasset Zoning Bylaw,as amended by Town Meeting action of March 29,2004,by inserting a new paragraph in the Preamble of said Section 16 to read as follows: All provisions of this Section 16 of the Cohasset Zoning Bylaws 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 under this Section 16 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.The sole exemption to such 'sunsetting'action of this paragraph shall be a SMRD development known as the Cook Estate, which property is identified as Assessor's Map 43,Plot 002,and including Lot C (14.82 acres), Lot B (2.1 acres)and Lot 1A (2 acres)as shown on same Map,provided that said identified development be applied for under Section 16 by such entity that is selected by the Board of Selectmen pursuant to an RFP process,and which shall proceed under the Local Inititiative program,and/or Local Inititiative Program Units Only pursuant to 760 C.M.R.45.00 et seq. A 2/3's vote is required.Motion adopted unanimously. Article 16:Zoning Bylaw -Large House Plan Review To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 5.5 of the Zoning Bylaw,"Large House Plan Review",as follows: First,by deleting section 5.5.2 and replacing it with the following: 5.5.2 Where the RGFA exceeds these limits,the proposed work shall be submitted for a Special Permit to the Planning Board as the permit-granting authority.The Planning Board may approve or approve with conditions by a vote a Large House special permit after a public hearing only where such conditions and safeguards as required by this bylaw have been made,and only after a determination that such approval would not be detrimental to the public health,safety,welfare,comfort,or the convenience of the community and would not be adverse to the town's economy or environment.In the case where the proposed Large House is an addition to or replacement of a pre-existing building,there shall also be a determination that the new structure is not substantially more detrimental to the surrounding area than the pre-existing building. The following criteria shall be applied to the review of these applications,where applicable: a.See section 12.4(1)(b)(1),(2)&(3),incorporated by reference. b.Use of building design and massing,building materials and architectural techniques that place the building in harmony with the prevailing character and scale of buildings in the surrounding area. c.Selection of a location on the lot,including the use of setbacks greater than the minimum required,integration into the existing terrain and surrounding landscape,and building orientation,in such a way to avoid or mitigate any differences in architectural scale from that prevailing in the surrounding area. 57 d.Retention of existing mature trees and other vegetation and addition of new landscaping features to visually soften the impact of house construction. e.Avoidance of use of wetlands,and minimization of use of steep slopes,floodplains and hilltops. f.Preservation of natural or historic features of the site,and minimization of vegetation and soil removal,blasting and grade changes. g.Maximum retention of open space as feasible. h.Treatment of the areas within the front yard setback in a manner consistent with that prevailing in the surrounding area,unless inappropriate for other reasons,and use of defining elements such as fences,walls or hedges that are prevalent in other residences along the street. i.Avoidance of prominent on-lot automobile impact through location and orientation of garage entrances,use of curved driveway alignments and narrow driveway widths as they approach the street,and other means. j.Site design being configured to avoid large changes in existing grades and earth removal,and avoidance of use of planting species not either indigenous to or common within the surrounding area. k.Consideration being given to abutting properties,such as by protecting their privacy, access to sun and light and water views,screening utilities and objectionable features, minimizing adverse construction impacts from dust,noise and traffic,and preserving the integrity of existing vegetation that abuts or overhangs property boundaries. Second,by adding to section 5.5.4 a new subparagraph (e)as follows: (e)A special permit granted under this section shall lapse after two years,excluding the time to pursue or await determination of any appeals,if substantial use or construction has not commenced,except for good cause shown. MOVED that the article be indefinitely postponed. Motion to indefinitely postpone is adopted. Article 17:Zoning Bylaw -Transit Oriented Development To see if the Town will vote to amend the Cohasset Zoning Bylaw to add a new Section 17 as follows: Section 17:Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District The Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District ("TOD Overlay District")created herein shall be deemed to be an overlay district.The location and boundaries of the TOD Overlay District is the Light Industry district to the North of Chief Justice Cushing Highway (Commonwealth Route 3A),as shown on a map entitled "Town of Cohasset,Massachusetts Zoning District Map,March 2002 prepared by Amory Engineers,P.C.",excluding any other areas in the Town that are zoned Light Industry.Said overlay district is comprised of Cohasset Assessors'plots Map 71,Plot 1,Map 73,Lot 13,Map 74, Lot 5,Map 74,Lot 7,Map 74,Lot 7T,Map 74,Lot 8,Map 74,Lot 8T and Map 74,Lot 9.The requirements set forth below shall constitute an alternative set of standards for development and use of real estate within the said Light Industry District,provided,however,that a Special Permit in accordance with this Section 17 is granted by the Planning Board.If such a Special Permit is not sought,is not granted or lapses,then all requirements of the underlying district shall apply to the land, but such alternate set of standards for development and use of real estate within said Light Industry District,as provided herein,shall not apply. 17.1 Definitions For the purposes of this Section of the Bylaw,the following terms and words are given the meanings stated below: 58 Drive-Through Facility.A facility that allows for transactions of goods (including food and/or beverage)or services without leaving a motor vehicle. Mixed Use.Development contained on a single parcel or adjoining parcels that includes different uses and which provide for a variety of activities throughout the day. Pedestrian-Friendly.The design of environments that promote pedestrian comfort,safety,access and visual interest. Public Seating Area.Any outside seating or activity area designated for use by the public,including outdoor areas provided by Restaurants. Shared Parking.Parking that is utilized by two or more different uses,or two or more distinct lots, with different peak period parking demand,part of which may be the Transit Station parking. Transit-Oriented Development (TOD).A Development pattern created in the vicinity of a transit facility or station that is characterized by higher density,mixed uses,a safe and attractive pedestrian environment,reduced parking,and a direct and convenient access to the transit facility and retail services and conveniences. Transit Station.The area including the platform,which supports transit usage and that is owned and/or operated by the transit agency. 17.2 Purpose The following are the purposes of this TOD Overlay District Bylaw: 1.Encourage a mix of moderate to high density Development within walking distance of a transit station; 2.Create a commuter-friendly environment to encourage transit use; 3.Reduce automobile dependency and roadway congestion (and also thereby reducing pollution) by locating multiple destinations and trip purposes within walking distance of one another; 4.Encourage healthy exercise through walking between the Transit Station and conveniently close retail goods and services and/or residences; 5.Create a Pedestrian-Friendly neighborhood that promotes,facilitates and encourages safe walking,bicycling,human interactions and retail conveniences for both commuters and non- commuters; 6.Where such district may have areas conducive to housing,allow for housing options; 7.Establish an area with retail establishments (goods and services)that serve the anticipated needs and conveniences of the transit ridership as well as other persons within and without the TOD Overlay District;and 8.Provide for an expanded property tax base. 9.The Town considers the mixing of residential and commercial uses in the TOD Overlay District to be one of the fundamental purposes of this Section 1 7 of the Cohasset Zoning Bylaw. 59 17.3 Procedures 1 . Any development,use and/or change of use allowed pursuant to this Section 17 shall require an application for a special permit in the TOD Overlay District,and for Site Plan Review pursuant to Section 12.6 of the Cohasset Zoning Bylaw,to be filed with the Town Clerk with a copy filed forthwith with the Planning Board and shall be accompanied by eighteen (18) copies of a site plan of the entire tract under consideration,prepared by a professional engineer,architect or landscape architect. 2.Said application and plan shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements for a Site Plan Review in the rules and regulations for Site Plan Review as adopted by the Cohasset Planning Board,inclusive of all checklists,and shall include the proposed location,bulk,and height of all proposed buildings.In addition,the applicant shall provide the following information: a.An analysis of the site,including wetlands,slopes,soil conditions,areas within the 100-year flood plain,trees over eight inches in diameter and such other natural features as the Planning Board may request b.A summary of the environmental concerns related to the proposed plan c.Sufficient information,including soil evaluation and percolation test data,in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Cohasset Board of Health and applicable Department of Environmental Protection regulations,to make a determination that adequate provision is made for the disposal of septic waste or written confirmation from the Town of Cohasset Sewer Commission detailing an agreement to accept the proposed wastewater flow. d.A description of the neighborhood in which the lot lies,including utilities and other public facilities,and the impact of the proposed plan upon them. e.Design characteristics shall be shown through rendering or elevations and shall include,but not be limited to,building material,architectural design,streets,site and building landscaping. f.An economic impact analysis of the proposed use and development upon the Town. g.Any other information required by the Planning Board in the rules and regulations adopted by it with respect to such special permit process. 3.Before acting upon any application,the Planning Board shall submit a copy of such application along with a copy of the plan to each of the following boards and departments,which may review it jointly or separately:the board of health,sewer commission,water commission,conservation commission,design review board,police department,fire department and other boards and departments that the Planning Board may deem appropriate.Any such board or department to which the application and plan are referred for review shall submit such recommendations,as it deems appropriate,to the Planning Board.Failure to make recommendations within thirty-five days of receipt shall be deemed lack of opposition by the non-responding board or department. 4.The Planning Board shall hold a public hearing under this Section 17 and take action thereupon, in conformity with the provisions of the General Laws,Chapter 40A,Sections 9 and 1 1 . 60 5.A special permit issued under this section 17 shall not be a substitute for compliance with the Site Plan Review requirements of Section 12.6 of the Cohasset Zoning Bylaw where such compliance is required pursuant to applicable law.The granting of a special permit pursuant to this Section 17 shall not constitute a waiver of any requirement of Section 12.6,as above.However,to facilitate processing,the Planning Board may accept a combined plan and application which shall satisfy the requirements of this Section 17 and Section 12.6 of the Cohasset Zoning Bylaw where applicable. 17.4 Uses One or more of the following single uses or Mixed Uses,in a single structure or in multiple standalone structures,of such features and dimensions as will be in compliance with the design standards of Section 17.5,the parking rules of Section 17.6 and the dimensional requirements of Section 17.7,are permitted in the TOD Overlay District by grant of the special permit described in this Section 17,if involving one or more of the following: a.Retail uses,whether service-oriented or otherwise,including,without limitation,banks (with or without drive-through facilities),restaurants (but excluding fast food restaurants),public seating areas,dry cleaners,drugstores,convenience stores,beauty salons,barber shops, tailors and other personal services b.One-and/or two-bedroom dwelling units in multi-family format,so long as part of a Mixed Use Development in which aggregate net floor area of dwelling units (exclusive of garages and other covered parking structures)does not exceed 40%of total net floor area on the entire tract under consideration c.Civic,cultural and community facilities d.Offices,stores,daycare facilities and other business establishments e.Train stations f.Buildings and uses accessory to the above,including,without limitation,parking garages that are accessory to dwelling units and cafeterias 2.Prohibited Uses Any use that is not an allowed use in the Light Industry District shall be prohibited in the TOD Overlay District,except as allowed by a special permit issued pursuant to this Section 17. 17.5 Design Standards 1.The layout of all buildings proposed for a particular site within the TOD Overlay District shall take into account access to public paths,public sidewalks and/or public roadways that connect to other developed sites,uses,and roadways in the TOD Overlay District as well as the Transit Station. 2.Individual buildings proposed for a particular site within the TOD Overlay District shall be related to each other (and to the buildings in earlier approved TOD Overlay District Developments,if any) in design,mass,material,placement and connection to provide for a visually and physically integrated TOD Overlay District. 3.Treatment of the sides and rears of all buildings within the development shall be comparable in amenities and appearance to the treatment given the street frontage of these same buildings. 61 4.Included residences shall be in visual and architectural harmony with the non-residential portions of the development. 5.Subject to the provisions of Section 6,all signs shall be complementary in their use of color, shape,and material.Signs may be double-sided. 6.Street trees shall be planted along all rights-of-way. 7.Landscaped areas,open spaces and plazas are encouraged. 8.Pedestrian amenities including benches,trash receptacles and planters shall be provided along sidewalks. 9.Facades over 50 feet in length shall be divided into shorter segments by means of facade modulation,repeating window patterns,changes in materials,canopies or awnings,varying roof lines and/or other architectural treatments. 10.The Town considers residential use to be a necessary component of the TOD Overlay District, pursuant to Section 17.2.9.Therefore a TOD application must contain a residential component. 17.6 Parking and Circulation Standards 1 . Parking requirements within the TOD Overlay District are as follows: a.For residential uses,1 space for each one-bedroom unit and 2 spaces for each two- bedroom unit. b.For non-residential uses,1 space per 200 square feet of floor area (net). 2.Further reduction in the number of required parking spaces may be permitted by the Planning Board pursuant to this Section 17 after findings made by such Planning Board in its sole determination.The bases for such findings may include,but are not limited to the following:the Development will be adequately served by users of public transportation;the existence of the Transit Station parking otherwise mitigates the need for compliance with the parking ratio stated in Section 17.6.1;and,peak parking demand of the proposed uses in the development do not coincide. 3.Shared parking is strongly encouraged. a.On any lot in the TOD Overlay District that serves more than one use,the total number of spaces required for a Development (taken as a whole)may be reduced,provided that the applicant submits credible evidence to the satisfaction of the Planning Board that the peak parking demand of the uses do not coincide,and that the accumulated parking demand at any one time shall not exceed the total capacity of the facility.Such evidence must take into account the parking demand of residents,employees,customers,visitors, and any other users of the lot.It must also take into account parking demand on both weekends and weekdays,and both during the daytime and overnight. b.The Planning Board,in its discretion may cumulate a certain amount or percentage of the Transit Station parking with that of any lot within the TOD Overlay District that adjoins the Transit Station for purposes of the adjoining lot's compliance with the stated parking ratios,if an appropriate written agreement between the lot owners exists.This will be consistent with the Pedestrian-Friendly environment where it is expected that commuters will walk from the Transit Station to the retail conveniences on such adjoining lots. 62 4.Subject to mutual agreement between the ownership of the Transit Station and the ownership of lots within the TOD Overlay District that adjoin the Transit Station,there shall be road connections for vehicular passage from the Transit Station to the parking lots of such adjoining properties within the TOD Overlay District that feature retail and/or residential Development. 5.Bicycle racks shall be provided on site at a ratio of 1 space for every 20 automobile parking spaces,except that if the Planning Board determines in its discretion that the Transit Station parking area provides for such bicycle racks in sufficient number and proximity to the Development,the Planning Board may permit a ratio of 1 bicycle rack for each greater number of automobile spaces as it decides. 6.All parking lots must provide pedestrian access ways that meet the Dimensional Requirements detailed in Section 17.7. 7.Signage that shows the location and best means of access to the Transit Station must be provided at all parking facilities of the Development if there is direct vehicular access from the parking lot of the Development to the parking lot of the Transit Station without utilizing the main streets or highways. 8.To reduce congestion on the highways and main streets,cross-easement access between the Transit Station parking area and parking areas in Developments on lots adjacent to the Transit Station is encouraged.Due safety provisions shall be provided for intersections of walkways and bikepaths with automobile cross-access roads. 17.7 Dimensional Requirements 1.Building Setbacks a.A building (inclusive of any Public Seating Area that it provides)shall have a minimum front yard setback of 20 feet.Additionally,except for any projection/structure not used for human habitation (including,without limitation,cupolas,chimneys and towers),the upper surface area of which does not exceed five percent of total roof area in the development,no building or portion thereof within 35 feet from its property's front lot line shall be higher than 21 feet. b.The minimum "green strip"requirement under Section 5.4.8 of the Bylaw shall be 35 feet for the TOD Overlay District,maintained pursuant to Section 5.4.8,but may also contain sidewalks and pedestrian lighting. c.The minimum setback for a side yard shall be 10 feet. d.The minimum setback for a back yard shall be 10 feet. 2.Bulk and Lot Coverage a.Minimum lot coverage is 40 percent.Maximum lot coverage is limited to 80 percent. b.Minimum structural coverage is 20 percent.Maximum structural coverage is limited to 40 percent. 3.Driveways a.The creation of new curb cuts shall be avoided whenever an alternative point of access is available or can be created.Even if curb cuts already exist,shared access agreements are encouraged,in particular,joint collector and distributor roads,to minimize points of entry and exit onto highways and main roads that would cause traffic congestion. 63 b.The minimum width for one-way traffic is 12 feet. c.The minimum width for two-way traffic is 18 feet. 4.Sidewalks a.A minimum unobstructed sidewalk width of 5 feet is required. b.Pedestrian scale lighting fixtures no greater than 15 feet in height shall be provided along all sidewalks and walkways to provide ample lighting during nighttime hours. 17.8 Affordable Housing —"Local Initiative Units" 1.In any Development within the TOD Overlay District that features dwelling units as a part thereof, the following shall apply,subject to Sections 17.8.2 and 17.8.3: a.No less than ten percent (10%)of the total number of dwelling units shall be eligible for qualification as "Local Initiative Units"(as defined in 760 C.M.R.45.02)in accordance with the standards and conditions set forth in 760 C.M.R.45.03,so as to be eligible for inclusion within the "Subsidized Housing Inventory"(as defined in 760 C.M.R.45.02)of the Town; b.The Planning Board may set such conditions on approval of dwelling units in a Development and such restrictions as to 10%of such dwelling units that are consistent with the criteria under 760 C.M.R.45.03 for qualification of such 10%of dwelling units as Local Initiative Units. 2.Section 17.8.1 shall not apply to any Development that features less than 5 dwelling units (including those Developments that feature zero dwelling units)and shall not apply to the portions of any Development to which Section 17.8.1 applies that are other than dwelling units. 3.In a Development to which Section 17.8.1 applies,in the event that the 10%calculation results in fractional units,there shall be a rounding up to the nearest whole number.(For example,5 dwelling units shall include at least 1 Local Initiative Unit;and 11 dwelling units shall include at least 2 Local Initiative Units.) 17.9 Relationship to Other Bylaw Sections and Further Requirements 1.Sections 16.10.3 and 7.2.10 of the Bylaw shall not apply to the TOD Overlay District. 2.Any standards for development and use that are not specifically set forth herein shall be the standards applicable to development and use in the underlying district. 3.The Planning Board shall adopt,and from time to time amend,Rules are Regulations consistent with the provisions of this Zoning Bylaw,Chapter 40A of General Laws and other applicable provisions of the General Laws and shall file a copy of said rules and regulations with the Town Clerk.Such rules and regulations shall,subject to provisions of this Section 17,prescribe as minimum the size,contents,form,style and number of plans and specifications,the Town boards or Departments from which the Planning Board will request written reports and the procedure for submission and approval of a Special Permit under the provisions of this section.The Planning Board shall also specify the fees to be paid in connection with application for a TOD Overlay Development,bonding requirements to satisfy conditions of approval,and reporting requirements to satisfy compliance with the affordability restrictions.Other specifications as deemed necessary by the Planning Board shall be included in the Rules and Regulations.Failure to adopt such Rules and Regulations shall not affect the validity of this Section 17. 64 MOVED that the Town of Cohasset Zoning Bylaws,as amended,be further amended as follows:by adding the following new Section 17: Section 17:Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District The Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District ("TOD Overlay District")created herein shall be deemed to be an overlay district.The location and boundaries of the TOD Overlay District is the Light Industry district to the North of Chief Justice Cushing Highway (Commonwealth Route 3A),as shown on a map entitled "Town of Cohasset,Massachusetts Zoning District Map,March 2002 prepared by Amory Engineers,P.C.",excluding any other areas in the Town that are zoned Light Industry.Said overlay district is comprised of Cohasset Assessors'plots Map 71,Plot 1,Map 73,Lot 13,Map 74, Lot 5,Map 74,Lot 7,Map 74,Lot 7T,Map 74,Lot 8,Map 74,Lot 8T and Map 74,Lot 9.The requirements set forth below shall constitute an alternative set of standards for development and use of real estate within the said Light Industry District,provided,however,that a Special Permit in accordance with this Section 17 is granted by the Planning Board.If such a Special Permit is not sought,is not granted or lapses,then all requirements of the underlying district shall apply to the land, but such alternate set of standards for development and use of real estate within said Light Industry District,as provided herein,shall not apply. 17.1 Definitions For the purposes of this Section of the Bylaw,the following terms and words are given the meanings stated below: Drive-Through Facility.A facility that allows for transactions of goods (including food and/or beverage)or services without leaving a motor vehicle. Mixed Use.Development contained on a single parcel or adjoining parcels that includes different uses and which provide for a variety of activities throughout the day. Pedestrian-Friendly.The design of environments that promote pedestrian comfort,safety,access and visual interest. Public Seating Area.Any outside seating or activity area designated for use by the public,including outdoor areas provided by Restaurants. Shared Parking.Parking that is utilized by two or more different uses,or two or more distinct lots, with different peak period parking demand,part of which may be the Transit Station parking. Transit-Oriented Development (TOD).A Development pattern created in the vicinity of a transit facility or station that is characterized by higher density,mixed uses,a safe and attractive pedestrian environment,reduced parking,and a direct and convenient access to the transit facility and retail services and conveniences. Transit Station.The area including the platform,which supports transit usage and that is owned and/or operated by the transit agency. 17.2 Purpose The following are the purposes of this TOD Overlay District Bylaw: 1.Encourage a mix of moderate to high density Development within walking distance of a transit station; 2.Create a commuter-friendly environment to encourage transit use; 65 3.Reduce automobile dependency and roadway congestion (and also thereby reducing pollution) by locating multiple destinations and trip purposes within walking distance of one another; 4.Encourage healthy exercise through walking between the Transit Station and conveniently close retail goods and services and/or residences; 5.Create a Pedestrian-Friendly neighborhood that promotes,facilitates and encourages safe walking,bicycling,human interactions and retail conveniences for both commuters and non- commuters; 6.Where such district may have areas conducive to housing,allow for housing options; 7.Establish an area with retail establishments (goods and services)that serve the anticipated needs and conveniences of the transit ridership as well as other persons within and without the TOD Overlay District;and 8.Provide for an expanded property tax base. 9.The Town considers the mixing of residential and commercial uses in the TOD Overlay District to be one of the fundamental purposes of this Section 17 of the Cohasset Zoning Bylaw. 17.3 Procedures 1.Any development,use and/or change of use allowed pursuant to this Section 17 shall require an application for a special permit in the TOD Overlay District,and for Site Plan Review pursuant to Section 12.6 of the Cohasset Zoning Bylaw,to be filed with the Town Clerk with a copy filed forthwith with the Planning Board and shall be accompanied by eighteen (18)copies of a site plan of the entire tract under consideration,prepared by a professional engineer,architect or landscape architect. 2.Said application and plan shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements for a Site Plan Review in the rules and regulations for Site Plan Review as adopted by the Cohasset Planning Board, inclusive of all checklists,and shall include the proposed location,bulk,and height of all proposed buildings.In addition,the applicant shall provide the following information: a.An analysis of the site,including wetlands,slopes,soil conditions,areas within the 100-year flood plain,trees over eight inches in diameter and such other natural features as the Planning Board may request. b.A summary of the environmental concerns related to the proposed plan. c.Sufficient information,including soil evaluation and percolation test data,in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Cohasset Board of Health and applicable Department of Environmental Protection regulations,to make a determination that adequate provision is made for the disposal of septic waste or written confirmation from the Town of Cohasset Sewer Commission detailing an agreement to accept the proposed wastewater flow. d.A description of the neighborhood in which the lot lies,including utilities and other public facilities,and the impact of the proposed plan upon them. e.Design characteristics shall be shown through rendering or elevations and shall include,but not be limited to,building material,architectural design,streets,site and building landscaping. f.An economic impact analysis of the proposed use and development upon the Town. 66 g.Any other information required by the Planning Board in the rules and regulations adopted by it with respect to such special permit process. 6.Before acting upon any application,the Planning Board shall submit a copy of such application along with a copy of the plan to each of the following boards and departments,which may review it jointly or separately:the board of health,sewer commission,water commission,conservation commission,design review board,police department,fire department and other boards and departments that the Planning Board may deem appropriate.Any such board or department to which the application and plan are referred for review shall submit such recommendations,as it deems appropriate,to the Planning Board.Failure to make recommendations within thirty-five days of receipt shall be deemed lack of opposition by the non-responding board or department. 7.The Planning Board shall hold a public hearing under this Section 17 and take action thereupon, in conformity with the provisions of the General Laws,Chapter 40A,Sections 9 and 1 1 . 8.A special permit issued under this section 17 shall not be a substitute for compliance with the Site Plan Review requirements of Section 12.6 of the Cohasset Zoning Bylaw where such compliance is required pursuant to applicable law.The granting of a special permit pursuant to this Section 17 shall not constitute a waiver of any requirement of Section 12.6,as above.However,to facilitate processing,the Planning Board may accept a combined plan and application which shall satisfy the requirements of this Section 17 and Section 12.6 of the Cohasset Zoning Bylaw where applicable. 17.4 Uses 1.Special Permit Uses One or more of the following single uses or Mixed Uses,in a single structure or in multiple standalone structures,of such features and dimensions as will be in compliance with the design standards of Section 17.5,the parking rules of Section 17.6 and the dimensional requirements of Section 17.7,are permitted in the TOD Overlay District by grant of the special permit described in this Section 17,if involving one or more of the following: b.Retail uses,whether service-oriented or otherwise,including,without limitation, banks (with or without drive-through facilities),restaurants (but excluding fast food restaurants),public seating areas,dry cleaners,drugstores,convenience stores, beauty salons,barber shops,tailors and other personal services. c.One-and/or two-bedroom dwelling units in multi-family format,so long as part of a Mixed Use Development in which aggregate net floor area of dwelling units (exclusive of garages and other covered parking structures)does not exceed 40%of total net floor area on the entire tract under consideration. d.Civic,cultural and community facilities. e.Offices,stores,daycare facilities and other business establishments. f.Train stations. h.Buildings and uses accessory to the above,including,without limitation,parking garages that are accessory to dwelling units and cafeterias. 2.Prohibited Uses Any use that is not an allowed use (by right or special permit)in the Light Industry District shall be prohibited in the TOD Overlay District,except as allowed by a special permit issued pursuant to this Section 17. 67 17.5 Design Standards 1.The layout of all buildings proposed for a particular site within the TOD Overlay District shall take into account access to public paths,public sidewalks and/or public roadways that connect to other developed sites,uses,and roadways in the TOD Overlay District as well as the Transit Station. 2.Individual buildings proposed for a particular site within the TOD Overlay District shall be related to each other (and to the buildings in earlier approved TOD Overlay District Developments,if any)in design,mass,material,placement and connection to provide for a visually and physically integrated TOD Overlay District. 3.Treatment of the sides and rears of all buildings within the development shall be comparable in amenities and appearance to the treatment given the street frontage of these same buildings. 4.Included residences shall be in visual and architectural harmony with the non-residential portions of the development. 5.Subject to the provisions of Section 6,all signs shall be complementary in their use of color, shape,and material.Signs may be double-sided. 6.Street trees shall be planted along all rights-of-way. 7.Landscaped areas,open spaces and plazas are encouraged. 8.Pedestrian amenities including benches,trash receptacles and planters shall be provided along sidewalks. 9.Facades over 50 feet in length shall be divided into shorter segments by means of fagade modulation,repeating window patterns,changes in materials,canopies or awnings,varying roof lines and/or other architectural treatments. 10.The Town considers residential use to be a necessary component of the TOD Overlay District, pursuant to Section 17.2.9.Therefore a TOD application must contain a residential component. 17.6 Parking and Circulation Standards 1 . Parking requirements within the TOD Overlay District are as follows: b.For residential uses,1 space for each one-bedroom unit and 2 spaces for each two- bedroom unit. c.For non-residential uses,1 space per 200 square feet of floor area (net). 2.Further reduction in the number of required parking spaces may be permitted by the Planning Board pursuant to this Section 17 after findings made by such Planning Board in its sole determination.The bases for such findings may include,but are not limited to the following:the Development will be adequately served by users of public transportation;the existence of the Transit Station parking otherwise mitigates the need for compliance with the parking ratio stated in Section 17.6.1 ;and,peak parking demand of the proposed uses in the development do not coincide. 3.Shared parking is strongly encouraged. c.On any lot in the TOD Overlay District that serves more than one use,the total number of spaces required for a Development (taken as a whole)may be reduced, 68 provided that the applicant submits credible evidence to the satisfaction of the Planning Board that the peak parking demand of the uses do not coincide,and that the accumulated parking demand at any one time shall not exceed the total capacity of the facility.Such evidence must take into account the parking demand of residents, employees,customers,visitors,and any other users of the lot.It must also take into account parking demand on both weekends and weekdays,and both during the daytime and overnight. c.The Planning Board,in its discretion may cumulate a certain amount or percentage of the Transit Station parking with that of any lot within the TOD Overlay District that adjoins the Transit Station for purposes of the adjoining lot's compliance with the stated parking ratios,if an appropriate written agreement between the lot owners exists.This will be consistent with the Pedestrian-Friendly environment where it is expected that commuters will walk from the Transit Station to the retail conveniences on such adjoining lots. 4.Subject to mutual agreement between the ownership of the Transit Station and the ownership of lots within the TOD Overlay District that adjoin the Transit Station,there shall be road connections for vehicular passage from the Transit Station to the parking lots of such adjoining properties within the TOD Overlay District that feature retail and/or residential Development. 5.Bicycle racks shall be provided on site at a ratio of 1 space for every 20 automobile parking spaces,except that if the Planning Board determines in its discretion that the Transit Station parking area provides for such bicycle racks in sufficient number and proximity to the Development,the Planning Board may permit a ratio of 1 bicycle rack for each greater number of automobile spaces as it decides. 6.All parking lots must provide pedestrian access ways that meet the Dimensional Requirements detailed in Section 17.7. 7.Signage that shows the location and best means of access to the Transit Station must be provided at all parking facilities of the Development if there is direct vehicular access from the parking lot of the Development to the parking lot of the Transit Station without utilizing the main streets or highways. 8.To reduce congestion on the highways and main streets,cross-easement access between the Transit Station parking area and parking areas in Developments on lots adjacent to the Transit Station is encouraged.Due safety provisions shall be provided for intersections of walkways and bikepaths with automobile cross-access roads. 17.7 Dimensional Requirements 1.Building Setbacks a.A building (inclusive of any Public Seating Area that it provides)shall have a minimum front yard setback of 20 feet.Additionally,except for any projection/structure not used for human habitation (including,without limitation, cupolas,chimneys and towers),the upper surface area of which does not exceed five percent of total roof area in the development,no building or portion thereof within 35 feet from its property's front lot line shall be higher than 21 feet. d.The minimum "green strip"requirement under Section 5.4.8 of the Bylaw shall be 35 feet for the TOD Overlay District,maintained pursuant to Section 5.4.8,but may also contain sidewalks and pedestrian lighting. c.The minimum setback for a side yard shall be 10 feet. 69 d.The minimum setback for a back yard shall be 10 feet. 2.Bulk and Lot Coverage a.Minimum lot coverage is 40 percent.Maximum lot coverage is limited to 80 percent. b.Minimum structural coverage is 20 percent.Maximum structural coverage is limited to 40 percent. 3.Driveways a.The creation of new curb cuts shall be avoided whenever an alternative point of access is available or can be created.Even if curb cuts already exist,shared access agreements are encouraged,in particular,joint collector and distributor roads,to minimize points of entry and exit onto highways and main roads that would cause traffic congestion. b.The minimum width for one-way traffic is 12 feet. c.The minimum width for two-way traffic is 18 feet. 4.Sidewalks a.A minimum unobstructed sidewalk width of 5 feet is required. b.Pedestrian scale lighting fixtures no greater than 15 feet in height shall be provided along all sidewalks and walkways to provide ample lighting during nighttime hours. 17.8 Affordable Housing —"Local Initiative Units" 4.In any Development within the TOD Overlay District that features dwelling units as a part thereof, the following shall apply,subject to Sections 17.8.2 and 17.8.3: a.No less than ten percent (10%)of the total number of dwelling units shall be eligible for qualification as "Local Initiative Units"(as defined in 760 C.M.R.45.02)in accordance with the standards and conditions set forth in 760 C.M.R.45.03,so as to be eligible for inclusion within the "Subsidized Housing Inventory"(as defined in 760 C.M.R.45.02)of the Town; b.The Planning Board may set such conditions on approval of dwelling units in a Development and such restrictions as to 10%of such dwelling units that are consistent with the criteria under 760 C.M.R.45.03 for qualification of such 10%of dwelling units as Local Initiative Units. 2.Section 17.8.1 shall not apply to any Development that features less than 5 dwelling units and shall not apply to the portions of any Development to which Section 17.8.1 applies that are other than dwelling units. 3.In a Development to which Section 17.8.1 applies,in the event that the 10%calculation results in fractional units,there shall be a rounding up to the nearest whole number.(For example,5 dwelling units shall include at least 1 Local Initiative Unit;and 11 dwelling units shall include at least 2 Local Initiative Units.) 17.9 Relationship to Other Bylaw Sections and Further Requirements 1.Sections 16.10.3 and 7.2.10 of the Bylaw shall not apply to the TOD Overlay District. 70 5.Any standards for development and use that are not specifically set forth herein shall be the standards applicable to development and use in the underlying district. 6.The Planning Board shall adopt,and from time to time amend,Rules are Regulations consistent with the provisions of this Zoning Bylaw,Chapter 40A of General Laws and other applicable provisions of the General Laws and shall file a copy of said rules and regulations with the Town Clerk. Such rules and regulations shall,subject to provisions of this Section 17,prescribe as minimum the size,contents,form,style and number of plans and specifications,the Town boards or Departments from which the Planning Board will request written reports and the procedure for submission and approval of a Special Permit under the provisions of this section.The Planning Board shall also specify the fees to be paid in connection with application for a TOD Overlay Development,bonding requirements to satisfy conditions of approval,and reporting requirements to satisfy compliance with the affordability restrictions.Other specifications as deemed necessary by the Planning Board shall be included in the Rules and Regulations.Failure to adopt such Rules and Regulations shall not affect the validity of this Section 17. A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted by the required 2/3's. Article 18:Zoning Bylaw -Reconciliation To see if the Town will vote to Amend the Town of Cohasset Zoning Bylaw as follows: That Section 3.1 be amended by adding to the overlay districts,Residential Cluster Development District and Senior Multi-family Residence Overlay District and,if adopted,Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District,so that the last paragraph of said Section 3.1 as amended,shall read as follows:"In addition,there are five overlay districts:The Flood Plain and Watershed District,the Water Resource District,Residential Cluster Development District,Senior Multi-family Residence Overlay District,and the Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District. (5/5/75 Article 35;4/7/86 Article 39;4/4/87 Article 21;4/4/81 Article 26;1 1/18/02 Article 8 and [reserved for Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District adoption details])." That Section 4.1 be amended so as to add at the end thereof,immediately before the period: (inclusive of purposes permitted in any overlay district,now existing or hereinafter adopted);so that said Section 4.1 as amended,shall read as follows:"No building,structure,or land shall be used or occupied,in whole or in part,except for one or more of the purposes permitted in its district (inclusive of purposes permitted in any overlay district,now existing or hereinafter adopted)." That Section 4.3.1 be amended so as to add at the end thereof,immediately before the period:, except as otherwise provided in any overlay district,now existing or hereinafter adopted;so that said Section 4.3.1 as amended shall read as follows:"Uses permitted by right or by special permit shall be subject to all provisions of this bylaw,except as otherwise provided in any overlay district,now existing or hereinafter adopted." That Note 12 as adopted under Article 7 at the 2004 Cohasset Annual Town Meeting and reading as follows,"All residential uses shall be subject to Section 5.5."shall be re-numbered Note 13. That Section 5.1 be amended so as to add at the end thereof,immediately before the period:, except as otherwise provided in any overlay district,now existing or hereinafter adopted;so that said Section 5.1 as amended shall read as follows:"The regulations for each district pertaining to lot area and dimensions shall be specified in this section and set forth in the Table of Area Regulations,and shall be subject to further provisions of this section,except as otherwise provided in any overlay district,now existing or hereinafter adopted." 71 That Section 7.1 (first sentence)be amended so as to add (1)after the comma that follows the third word of said first sentence:except as otherwise provided in any overlay district,now existing or hereinafter adopted,and (2)a period punctuation mark at the end thereof;so that said Section 7.1 as amended,shall read as follows:"In any district,except as otherwise provided in any overlay district,now existing or hereinafter adopted,if a structure is constructed or enlarged,or an existing use is enlarged or changed,or the dimensions of a lot are changed,off-street parking and loading spaces shall be provided in accordance with the following Table of Off-Street Parking Standards." That Section 7.2.6 shall be amended so as to add,following the last word in the first line:,except as otherwise provided in any overlay district,now existing or hereinafter adopted or;so that said Section 7.2.6 as amended,shall read as follows:"Parking spaces for one use shall not be considered as providing the required parking facilities for any other use,except as otherwise provided in any overlay district,now existing or hereinafter adopted or except as authorized by the board of appeals where it is clearly demonstrated that the need for parking occurs at different times." That Section 7.2.10 shall be amended so as to add,after the comma that follows the seventh word in line 1:in any district other than the light industry,technology business and highway business districts (which districts are specifically excluded from application of this Section 7.2.10),:so that said Section 7.2.10 as amended,shall read as follows:"Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein contained,in any district other than the Light Industry,Technology Business and Highway Business districts (which districts are specifically excluded from application of this Section 7.2.10),contingent upon adequate space being provided and dedicated by a recordable covenant to the exclusive use of parking,not more than thirty-three percent of the required parking space may remain undeveloped or set aside as a green area at the sole discretion of the planning board as a part of a site plan review until such time as at its sole discretion the planning board may require that all or part of the undeveloped parking area be surfaced and lined as parking spaces. (4/8/85 Article 39 [Reserved for this Warrant])" That Section 9.2 be amended so as to eliminate all references to the "Cohasset Flood Plain and Watershed Protection Map",substituting therefor the "Flood Insurance Rate Map"or "FIRM",and with other updates shown by the underlining;so that Section 9.2 as amended,shall read as follows: "9.2 LOCATION.The Flood Plain and Watershed Protection District boundaries are shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (such map,hereinafter,the "FIRM"),as Zones A,AI-30,and V1-30 to indicate the 100 year flood plain.The exact boundaries of such Flood Plain and Watershed Protection District are defined by the 100 year water surface elevations shown on the FIRM,as further defined by the flood profiles contained in the flood insurance study dated January 15,1986,as revised through September 29,1986,and entitled "Flood Insurance Study - Town of Cohasset,Massachusetts,Norfolk County",prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (hereinafter called the "Flood Insurance Study").The floodway boundaries are delineated on the Cohasset Flood Boundary Map ("FBFM")dated January 15,1986,as revised through July 2,1992,and further defined by the floodway data tables contained in the Flood Insurance Study.The FIRM,the FBFM,and the Flood Insurance Study are on file with the offices of the town clerk,planning board,building inspector,and board of selectmen." MOVED that the Town of Cohasset Zoning Bylaws as amended,be further amended as follows: 72 That Section 3.1 be amended by adding to the overlay districts,Residential Cluster Development District and Senior Multi-family Residence Overlay District and,Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District,so that the last paragraph of said Section 3.1 as amended,shall read as follows: "In addition,there are five overlay districts:The Flood Plain and Watershed District,the Water Resource District,Residential Cluster Development District,Senior Multi-family Residence Overlay District,and the Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District. (5/5/75 Article 35;4/7/86 Article 39;4/4/87 Article 21;4/4/81 Article 26;1 1/18/02 Article 8 and 4/01/06 Article 17. That Section 4.1 be amended so as to add at the end thereof,immediately before the period: (inclusive of purposes permitted in any overlay district,now existing or hereinafter adopted);so that said Section 4.1 as amended,shall read as follows:"No building,structure,or land shall be used or occupied,in whole or in part,except for one or more of the purposes permitted in its district (inclusive of purposes permitted in any overlay district,now existing or hereinafter adopted)." That Section 4.3.1 be amended so as to add at the end thereof,immediately before the period:,except as otherwise provided in any overlay district,now existing or hereinafter adopted; so that said Section 4.3.1 as amended shall read as follows:"Uses permitted by right or by special permit shall be subject to all provisions of this bylaw,except as otherwise provided in any overlay district,now existing or hereinafter adopted." That Note 12 as adopted under Article 7 at the 2004 Cohasset Annual Town Meeting and reading as follows,"All residential uses shall be subject to Section 5.5."shall be re-numbered Note 13. That Section 5.1 be amended so as to add at the end thereof,immediately before the period:,except as otherwise provided in any overlay district,now existing or hereinafter adopted; so that said Section 5.1 as amended shall read as follows:"The regulations for each district pertaining to lot area and dimensions shall be specified in this section and set forth in the Table of Area Regulations,and shall be subject to further provisions of this section,except as otherwise provided in any overlay district,now existing or hereinafter adopted." That Section 7.1 (first sentence)be amended so as to add (1)after the comma that follows the third word of said first sentence:except as otherwise provided in any overlay district, now existing or hereinafter adopted,and (2)a period punctuation mark at the end thereof;so that said Section 7.1 as amended,shall read as follows:"In any district,except as otherwise provided in any overlay district,now existing or hereinafter adopted,if a structure is constructed or enlarged,or an existing use is enlarged or changed,or the dimensions of a lot are changed,off- street parking and loading spaces shall be provided in accordance with the following Table of Off- Street Parking Standards." That Section 7.2.6 shall be amended so as to add,following the last word in the first line:, except as otherwise provided in any overlay district,now existing or hereinafter adopted or;so that said Section 7.2.6 as amended,shall read as follows:"Parking spaces for one use shall not be considered as providing the required parking facilities for any other use,except as otherwise provided in any overlay district,now existing or hereinafter adopted or except as authorized by the board of appeals where it is clearly demonstrated that the need for parking occurs at different times." 73 That Section 7.2.10 shall be amended so as to add,after the comma that follows the seventh word in line 1 :in any district other than the light industry,technology business and highway business districts (which districts are specifically excluded from application of this Section 7.2.10),:so that said Section 7.2.10 as amended,shall read as follows:"Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein contained,in any district other than the Light Industry,Technology Business and Highway Business districts (which districts are specifically excluded from application of this Section 7.2.10),contingent upon adequate space being provided and dedicated by a recordable covenant to the exclusive use of parking,not more than thirty-three percent of the required parking space may remain undeveloped or set aside as a green area at the sole discretion of the planning board as a part of a site plan review until such time as at its sole discretion the planning board may require that all or part of the undeveloped parking area be surfaced and lined as parking spaces. (4/8/85 Article 39) That Section 9.2 be amended so as to eliminate all references to the "Cohasset Flood Plain and Watershed Protection Map",substituting therefor the "Flood Insurance Rate Map"or "FIRM",and with other updates shown by the underlining;so that Section 9.2 as amended,shall read as follows: "9.2 LOCATION.The Flood Plain and Watershed Protection District boundaries are shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (such map,hereinafter,the "FIRM"),as Zones A,AI-30,and V1-30 to indicate the 100 year flood plain.The exact boundaries of such Flood Plain and Watershed Protection District are defined by the 100 year water surface elevations shown on the FIRM,as further defined by the flood profiles contained in the flood insurance study dated January 15,1986,as revised through September 29,1986,and entitled "Flood Insurance Study - Town of Cohasset,Massachusetts,Norfolk County",prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (hereinafter called the "Flood Insurance Study").The floodway boundaries are delineated on the Cohasset Flood Boundary Map ("FBFM")dated January 15,1986,as revised through July 2,1992,and further defined by the floodway data tables contained in the Flood Insurance Study.The FIRM,the FBFM,and the Flood Insurance Study are on file with the offices of the town clerk,planning board,building inspector,and board of selectmen." A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted unanimously. Article 19:Funding for Town Planner Position To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds,and/or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute (on an annual basis)an annual sum of Seventy-five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.)for the Planning and Zoning Board to allocate and utilize for the payment of salary and general expenses for the services of the Town Planner on a full time basis.The Town Planner may continue to function as a consultant (vs.employee)to the Town of Cohasset on an hourly basis (not to exceed forty hours per week)for the purpose of calculating wages and benefits,or take any other action related thereto. MOVED that the article be indefinitely postponed. Motion to indefinitely postpone is adopted. Article 20:Water Commission Land Acquisition To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Water Commissioners to acquire by purchase,gift or eminent domain the fee title or lesser interest in any or all of certain parcels of land as shown on the Cohasset Tax Assessor's Map 72 as Parcels 1 and 2 and more particularly described in a deed recorded in the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds at Book 10470,Page 210 for watershed protection and open space purposes,and to take any other action relative thereto. 74 MOVED that the Board of Water Commissioners be hereby authorized to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain the fee title or lesser interest in any or all of certain parcels of land as shown on the Cohasset Tax Assessor's Map 72 as Parcels 1 and 2 and more particularly described in a deed recorded in the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds at Book 10470,Page 210 for watershed protection and open space purposes. A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted unanimously. Article 21:Water Commission Easements To see if the town will authorize the Board of Selectmen or Board of Water Commissioners to execute license agreements or amend existing easements to widen the existing utility easements currently granted to National Grid over the following parcels of land found on Cohasset Tax Assessor 's Maps 65:Parcel 2 (described by a final judgment in a tax casing case recorded in the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds at Book 9763,Page 178);Parcel 8 (described by deed recorded in the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds at Book 22592 Page 1); Parcel 9 (described by deed recorded in the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds at Book 22591 Page 269);Parcel 10 (described by deed recorded in the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds at Book 22551,Page 428);Parcel 18 (described by deed recorded in the Norfolk Registry of Deeds at Book 21149 Page 166);and,Parcel 19 (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds at Book 6045 Page 565),and,if necessary to instruct the Town's representatives in the General Court be requested to introduce legislation seeking a special act to allow for amendment of the widening of these existing easements and to take any other action relative thereto. MOVED that the Board of Selectmen or Board of Water Commissioners be hereby authorized to execute license agreements or amend existing easements to widen the existing utility easements currently granted to National Grid over the following parcels of land found on Cohasset Tax Assessor 's Maps 65:Parcel 2 (described by a final judgment in a tax casing case recorded in the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds at Book 9763,Page 178);Parcel 8 (described by deed recorded in the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds at Book 22592 Page 1); Parcel 9 (described by deed recorded in the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds at Book 22591 Page 269);Parcel 10 (described by deed recorded in the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds at Book 22551,Page 428);Parcel 18 (described by deed recorded in the Norfolk Registry of Deeds at Book 21149 Page 166);and,Parcel 19 (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds at Book 6045 Page 565),and,if necessary the Town's representatives in the General Court be requested to introduce legislation seeking a special act to allow for the widening of these existing easements. A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted unanimously. Commendations offered by Frederick Koed,Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. WHEREAS,John D.Muncey has served the Town of Cohasset and its citizens in a dedicated manner in many capacities for over twenty-five years; WHEREAS,John D.Muncey has served as a member of the Cohasset Housing Authority from 1981 to 2006; WHEREAS,as a member of the Cohasset Housing Authority,John D.Muncey has worked tirelessly on behalf of those in need of affordable housing; WHEREAS,John D.Muncey has served as an employee of the Harbormaster Department since 2001 ,including the last three years in the capacity of Acting Harbormaster; 75 WHEREAS,as a member of the Harbormaster Department,John D.Muncey has protected the health and safety of commercial fishermen,pleasure boat owners,and all others utilizing Cohasset Harbor and all the waters of Cohasset; WHEREAS,John D.Muncey is retiring from his position of Acting Harbormaster and is not seeking reelection to the Cohasset Housing Authority. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizens of Cohasset,assembled at Annual Town Meeting hereby acknowledge and affirm their appreciation to John D.Muncey for his many years of dedicated service to the Town of Cohasset. GIVEN under our hands and the seal of the TOWN OF COHASSET on this first day of April in the year Two Thousand Six. Commendation voted unanimously. WHEREAS,Kathleen R.Bryanton has served the Town of Cohasset and its citizens as Director of the Council on Elder Affairs since 1 985; WHEREAS,Kathleen R.Bryanton has dedicated her career to the health and welfare of the elder population of Cohasset; WHEREAS,over the past twenty-one years,Kathleen R.Bryanton has provided leadership to the staff and volunteers of the Council on Elder Affairs as they served the changing needs of Cohasset's elder population. WHEREAS,Kathleen R.Bryanton has enjoyed an outstanding reputation among her peers across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for her knowledge,creativity,and dedication; WHEREAS,Kathleen R.Bryanton is soon retiring from her position of Director of the Council on Elder Affairs: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizens of Cohasset,assembled at Annual Town Meeting hereby acknowledge and affirm their appreciation to Kathleen R.Bryanton for her many years of dedicated service to the Town of Cohasset. GIVEN under our hands and the seal of the TOWN OF COHASSET on this first day of April in the year Two Thousand Six. Commendation voted unanimously. Article 22:Board of Health Mutual Aid Agreements To see if the Town will vote,in accordance with General Laws.c.40,section 4A,to authorize the Town Manager,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,upon recommendation of the Board of Health to enter into an Inter-Municipal agreement with one or more other governmental units to provide public health services which the Board of Health is authorized to perform,in accordance with an Inter-Municipal Mutual Aid Agreement to be entered into between the Town and various governmental units,or take any other action related thereto. MOVED that in accordance with General Laws.c.40,section 4A,the Town Manager,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,upon recommendation of the Board of Health,be authorized to enter into an Inter-Municipal agreement with one or more other governmental units to provide public health services which the Board of Health is authorized to perform,in accordance with an Inter-Municipal Mutual Aid Agreement to be entered into between the Town and various governmental units for a period of twenty-five years or less. 76 Motion adopted unanimously. Article 23:Eminent Domain -Sassafras Rock To see whether or not the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectman to acquire by purchase,gift or eminent domain taking,conveyances by deed of real property more commonly known as Sassafras Rock and shown on Cohasset Tax Assessor's Map 19 and to 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 spent by the Town Manager with the approval of the Board of Selectmen to carry out this acquisition and to take any other action related thereto. MOVED that the article be indefinitely postponed. Motion to indefinitely postpone is adopted. Article 24:General Bylaw -Door-to-Door Solicitation To see if the Town will vote to amend Article VII of the Town of Cohasset Bylaws (Safety and Public Order)by adding a new Section 16A entitled "Door to Door Solicitation"to read as follows: DOOR TO DOOR SOLICITATION 16A.1 License Required It shall be unlawful for any solicitor as defined in this Chapter to engage in such business within the Town without first obtaining a license therefor in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter.The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to any person exempted under Chapters 100 or 101 of the General Laws. 16A.2 Definition "Solicitor":Any person who,for himself/herself,or for any other person,firm, organization,entity,or corporation,travels by foot,automobile or any other type of conveyance from place to place,from house to house or from street to street,for the purpose of: (i)taking or attempting to lease or take orders for sales of goods,wares,merchandise, or services,including without limitation the selling,distributing,exposing for sale or soliciting orders,for magazines,books,periodicals or other articles of a commercial nature,the contracting of all home improvements or services to be performed in the future whether or not such person has,carries or exposes for sale a sample of the subject of such sale or whether such person is collecting advance payment on such sale, or (ii)soliciting contributions for or donations to any charitable or non-profit organization and who receives any wage,salary,percentage of contribution or donation,or other remuneration with respect to such activities. "Licensee":Any solicitor who has been issued a license in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. 16A.3 Application 77 Applicants for a license shall file with the Cohasset Chief of Police,on a form issued by the Police Department,a written application signed under penalties of perjury,containing, but not limited to,the following information: (i)Name of applicant (ii)Address of applicant (Local and permanent home address); (iii)Applicant's date of birth,height,weight,eye and hair color; (iv)Applicant's social security number; (v)The length of time for which a license to solicit and/or canvas is desired and the dates,times and locations where solicitation or canvassing activities are intended; (vi)A brief description of the nature and purposes of the intended solicitation including but not limited to the type of business and goods to be sold; (vii)The name and address of the applicant's employer.If the applicant is self-employed, such application shall disclose whether the applicant receives any wage,salary, percentage of contribution or donation,or any other remuneration for solicitation activities,and shall identify by name and address the entity,organization,or person from whom the applicant receives such remuneration; (viii)A recent photograph of the applicant.The picture shall by supplied by the applicant and measure 2"X2",showing the head and shoulders of the applicant in a clear and distinguishable manner; (ix)If using a motor vehicle,the year,make,model,color,vehicle identification number., registration number,state of registration,and vehicle owner's name and address; At the time of filing the application,each applicant shall pay a fee of twenty-five dollars ($25). 16A.4 Investigation:Public Hearing and Issuance of License Upon receipt of the application,the Chief of Police,or his designee,shall investigate whether the applicant has a criminal record or has been assessed regulatory fines, penalties,or other administrative action for past soliciting activities.After an investigation,but no later than seven (7)business days after the filing of the application, the Chief of Police shall endorse on such application his approval or disapproval.Failure of the Police Chief to act on said application within seven (7)business days of the applicant's filing shall constitute an approval. If disapproved,the applicant shall have the right to appeal to the Board of Selectmen upon the filing of a request in writing with the Board of Selectmen no later than seven (7) business days from issuance of the denial by the Chief of Police.The Board of Selectmen must act upon the appeal at one of its next two regularly scheduled meetings. Failure to act shall constitute an approval of the application.If the applicant is aggrieved by the decision of the Board of Selectmen,the applicant may appeal to the Superior Court pursuant to MGL Chapter 249,section 4. 78 Such license when issued shall contain the signature of the Police Chief or the Board of Selectmen and shall show the name and address of the licensee,a recent photograph of the licensee,the date of issuance,an expiration date,and the license number. 16A.5 Licenses and Exemptions (i)Each solicitor is required to possess an individual license.Solicitors,when engaged in the activities described in sec.16A.2,above,must display the identifying badge issues by the Police department.The badge shall be worn on an outer garment or otherwise prominently displayed so as to be easily readable by any person facing said solicitor. (ii)Any solicitor representing any charitable,civic,or political cause or purpose who receives any wage,salary,percentage of donation or contribution,or other remuneration, shall inform each person being solicited that the solicitation is a "paid solicitation."Any such solicitor's license shall display prominently the words "Paid Solicitor". (iii)No license shall be transferred. (iv)No license shall be required for officers or employees of the Town,County,State or Federal Government when on official business.No license shall be required for minors under the age of eighteen unless in connection with a commercial activity.No license shall be required for any candidate for public office,or any person representing a candidate for public office,nor shall a license be required for any person soliciting support for or membership in any cause,political purpose or organization,or religious organization.No license shall be required for any person soliciting for any charitable or non-profit organization unless such person meets the criteria set forth in sec.16A.2(ii), above. (v)As a condition of the license,each licensee is required to report to the Cohasset Chief of Police changes to the licensee's address or vehicle information whenever these occur but no later than the day on which the licensee intends to engage in solicitation. 16A.6 Revocation of License The Chief of Police and the Board of Selectmen are hereby vested with jurisdiction over the revocation of licenses.A license issued under this Chapter may be revoked where there is a reasonable basis for concluding that the licensee has violated any of the provisions of this Chapter,has made a false or misleading statement in the application, has violated any other local,state,or federal law or regulation,or has engaged in conduct which presents a danger to members of the public.Any person aggrieved by revocation may request a hearing before the Board of Selectmen,which request must be made in writing no later than seven (7)business days from issuance of notice of revocation,A hearing shall be scheduled for one of the next two regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Selectmen.Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Board of the Selectmen may appeal to the Superior Court pursuant to MGL Chapter 249,section 4. 16A.7 Expiration of a License Each license issued under the provisions of this section shall continue in force for a period determined by the Chief of Police,not to exceed one year,unless sooner revoked. 16A.8 Renewal of License 79 A license issued under the provision of this section may be renewed by the Chief of Police upon request by the applicant.An applicant requesting a renewal of a license must apply in person for such license renewal,and provide such information as required by Section 3 to obtain the initial license and must pay a fee of twenty-five dollars ($25). 16A.9 Misrepresentation No licensee,and no person exempted from license,may misrepresent in any manner the buyer's right to cancel as provided for in Chapters 93,93A and 255 of the General Laws. No licensee,and no person exempted from license,may use any play,scheme or ruse which misrepresents the true status or mission of the person making the call in order to gain admission to a prospective buyer's home,office or other establishment for the purpose of making a sale of goods or services or obtaining donations or contributions. 16A.10 Trespassing It shall be unlawful for any licensee or person exempted from license to enter the premises of a person who has displayed a "no trespassing"or "no soliciting"sign or poster.It shall be unlawful for licensees or person exempted from license to ignore a person's no solicitation directive or to remain on private property after its owner or occupant has indicated that the solicitor is not welcome. 16A.11 Penalty Any person violating any provision of this section shall be subject to loss of the solicitation license and may be arrested without a warrant and upon conviction,be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50)nor more than one hundred dollars ($100)for each and every offense. MOVED that the Town vote to amend Article VII of the Town of Cohasset Bylaws (Safety and Public Order)by adding a new Section 16A entitled "Door-to-Door Solicitation"to read as follows: Section 16A:DOOR-TO-DOOR SOLICITATION (a)License Requirement It shall be unlawful for any solicitor as defined in this Bylaw to engage in such business within the Town without first obtaining a license therefor in compliance with the provisions of this Bylaw.The provisions of this Bylaw shall not apply to any person exempted under Chapters 100 or 101 of the Massachusetts General Laws. (b)Definitions "Solicitor":Any person who,for himself/herself,or for any other person,firm, organization,entity,or corporation,travels by foot,automobile,or any other type of conveyance from place to place,from house to house,or from street to street,for the purpose of: (i)taking or attempting to lease or take orders for sales of goods,wares,merchandise, or services,including without limitation the selling,distributing,exposing for sale or soliciting orders,for magazines,books,periodicals or other articles of a commercial nature,the contracting of all home improvements or services to be performed in the future whether or not such person has,carries,or exposes for sale a sample of the 80 subject of such sale or whether such person is collecting advance payment on such sale, or (ii)soliciting contributions for or donations to any charitable or non-profit organization and who receives any wage,salary,percentage of contribution or donation,or other remuneration with respect to such activities. "Licensee":Any solicitor who has been issued a license in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw. (c)Application Applicants for a license shall file with the Cohasset Chief of Police,on a form issued by the Police Department,a written application signed under penalties of perjury,containing but not limited to the following information: (i)Name of applicant; (ii)Address of applicant (local and permanent home address); (iii)Applicant's date of birth,height,weight,eye and hair color; (iv)Applicant's social security number; (v)The length of time for which a license to solicit and/or canvass is desired and the dates,times,and locations where solicitation or canvassing activities are intended; (vi)A brief description of the nature and purposes of the intended solicitation including but not limited to the type of business and goods to be sold; (vii)The name and address of the applicant's employer.If the applicant is self-employed, such application shall disclose whether the applicant receives any wage,salary, percentage of contribution or donation,or any other remuneration for solicitation activities,and shall identify by name and address the entity,organization,or person from whom the applicant receives such remuneration; (viii)A recent photograph of the applicant.The picture shall by supplied by the applicant and measure 2"X2",showing the head and shoulders of the applicant in a clear and distinguishable manner; (ix)If using a motor vehicle,the year,make,model,color,vehicle identification number, registration number,state of registration,and vehicle owner's name and address; At the time of filing the application,each applicant shall pay a fee of twenty-five dollars ($25). (d)Investigation:Public Hearing and Issuance of License Upon receipt of the application,the Chief of Police or his designee shall investigate whether the applicant has a criminal record or has been assessed regulatory fines, penalties,or other administrative action for past soliciting activities.After an investigation,but no later than seven (7)business days after the filing of the application, 81 the Chief of Police shall endorse on such application his approval or disapproval.Failure of the Police Chief to act on said application within seven (7)business days of the applicant's filing shall constitute an approval. If disapproved,the applicant shall have the right to appeal to the Board of Selectmen upon the filing of a request in writing with the Board of Selectmen no later than seven (7) business days from issuance of the denial by the Chief of Police.The Board of Selectmen must act upon the appeal at one of its next two regularly scheduled meetings. Failure to act shall constitute an approval of the application.If the applicant is aggrieved by the decision of the Board of Selectmen,the applicant may appeal to the Superior Court pursuant to MGL Chapter 249,section 4. Such license when issued shall contain the signature of the Police Chief or the Board of Selectmen and shall show the name and address of the licensee,a recent photograph of the licensee,the date of issuance,an expiration date,and the license number. (e)Licenses and Exemptions (i)Each solicitor is required to possess an individual license.Solicitors,when engaged in the activities described in sec.16(b),above must display the identifying badge issued by the Police Department.The badge shall be worn on an outer garment or otherwise prominently displayed so as to be easily readable by any person facing said solicitor. (ii)Any solicitor representing any charitable,civic,or political cause or purpose who receives any wage,salary,percentage of donation or contribution,or other remuneration, shall inform each person being solicited that the solicitation is a "paid solicitation."Any such solicitor's license shall display prominently the words "Paid Solicitor." (iii)No license shall be transferred. (iv)No license shall be required for officers or employees of the Town,County,State,or Federal Government when on official business.No license shall be required for minors under the age of eighteen unless in connection with a commercial activity.No license shall be required for any candidate for public office or any person representing a candidate for public office,nor shall a license be required for any person soliciting support for or membership in any cause,political purpose or organization,or religious organization.No license shall be required for any person soliciting for any charitable or non-profit organization unless such person meets the criteria set forth in section 16(b)(ii) above. (v)As a condition of the license,each licensee is required to report to the Cohasset Chief of Police changes to the licensee's address or vehicle information whenever these occur but no later than the day on which the licensee intends to engage in solicitation. (f)Revocation of License The Chief of Police and the Board of Selectmen are hereby vested with jurisdiction over the revocation of licenses.A license issued under this Bylaw may be revoked where there is a reasonable basis for concluding that the licensee has violated any of the provisions of this Bylaw,has made a false or misleading statement in the application,has violated any other local,state,or federal law or regulation,or has engaged in conduct which presents a danger to members of the public.Any person aggrieved by revocation may request a hearing before the Board of Selectmen,which request must be made in writing no later than seven (7)business days from issuance of notice of revocation.A 82 hearing shall be scheduled for one of the next two regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Selectmen.Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Board of the Selectmen may appeal to the Superior Court pursuant to MGL Chapter 249,section 4. (g)Expiration of a License Each license issued under the provisions of this section shall continue in force for a period determined by the Chief of Police,not to exceed one year,unless sooner revoked. (h)Renewal of License A license issued under the provision of this section may be renewed by the Chief of Police upon request by the applicant.An applicant requesting a renewal of a license must apply in person for such license renewal,must provide such information as required by Section 16(c)to obtain the initial license,and must pay a fee of twenty-five dollars ($25). (i)Misrepresentation No licensee,and no person exempted from license,may misrepresent in any manner the buyer's right to cancel as provided for in Chapters 93,93A,and 255 of the Massachusetts General Laws.No licensee,and no person exempted from license,may use any play,scheme,or ruse which misrepresents the true status or mission of the person making the call in order to gain admission to a prospective buyer's home,office, or other establishment for the purpose of making a sale of goods or services or obtaining donations or contributions. (j)Trespassing It shall be unlawful for any licensee or person exempted from license to enter the premises of a person who has displayed a "no trespassing"or "no soliciting"sign or poster.It shall be unlawful for licensees or persons exempted from license to ignore a person's "no solicitation"directive or to remain on private property after its owner or occupant has indicated that the solicitor is not welcome. (k)Penalty Any person violating any provision of this section shall be subject to loss of the solicitation license and may be arrested without a warrant,and upon conviction be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50)nor more than one hundred dollars ($100)for each and every offense. Motion adopted unanimously. It was moved and seconded at 4:20 p.m.that this meeting stands adjourned to Saturday, April 8,2006 for the election of town offices. A True Record,ATTEST: Marion L.Douglas,Town Clerk 83 ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION -TOWN OF COHASSET APRIL 8,2006 The polls opened at 8 a.m.and closed at 6 p.m. Total Voters —2455 Per Cent -48.Absentee Voters -Pre.1-117;Pre.2-88 for a total of 205 absentees . Election officers sworn in by the Town Clerk,Marion Douglas at 7:45 a.m.were as follows: Carol St.Pierre Kathleen Rhodes Debra Krupczak {Catherine Lincoln Jean Thompson Grace Tuckerman Selectmen for Three Years (1) Edwin G.Carr Roger Q.Hill Write-ins/Scattering Blanks Total Janice Rosano Jody Doyle Helen King Louise Flint Margaret Hernan Nancy Barrett Pre.1 Pre.2 Total 671 548 1219 568 580 1148 2 8 10 41 37 78 1282 1173 2455 School Committee for Three Years (2) Richard F.Flynn Barbara M.Buckley Stephen R.Fusco Leonora C.Jenkins Write-ins/Scattering Blanks Total Pre.1 2564 Pre.2 2346 Total 730 616 1346 144 135 279 740 588 1328 548 602 1150 2 6 8 400 399 799 4910 84 Trustees Paul Pratt Memorial Library for Three Years (3) Agnes McCann Patience G.Towle Elizabeth B.Baker Write-ins/Scattering Blanks Total 872 796 1668 894 798 1692 918 790 1708 3 4 7 1159 1131 2290 3846 3519 7365 Assessor for Three Years (1 ) Michael C.Patrolia Write-ins/Scattering Blanks Total 910 866 1776 4 3 7 368 304 672 282 73 2455 Board of Health for Three Years (1 ) Margaret S.Chapman Write-ins/Scattering Blanks Total 920 824 1744 2 2 360 349 709 1282 173 2455 Cohasset Housing Authority for Five Years (1) Susan L.Sardina 872 Write-ins/scattering 2 Blanks408378786 Total 1282 791 4 1173 1663 6 2455 Planning Board for Five Years (1) Peter J.Pratt Write-ins/scattering Blanks Total 925 812 1737 4 9 13 353 352 705 1282 1173 2455 85 Recreation Commission for Five Years (1) Lisa LoJacono Write-ins/scattering Blanks Total 1282 1173 2455 877 789 1657 3 8 11 402 385 787 Sewer Commission for Three Years (1) Pre.1 Pre.2 Total 910 785 1695 1 4 5 371 384 755 John W.Beck Write-ins/Scattering Blanks Total 1282 1173 2455 Water Commission for Three Years (1) John K.McNabb,Jr. Write-ins/Scattering Blanks Total 1282 173 2455 The polls closed at 6 p.m.and the results were declared at 6:30 p.m. A True Record,ATTEST: Marion L.Douglas Town Clerk 955 835 1790 2 8 10 325 330 655 86 SPECIAL TOWN ELECTION -MAY 6,2006 The polls opened at 8 a.m.Due to a scheduling conflict,the polling location was changed to the Second Congregational Church,43 Highland Ave.instead of the usual polling location at the Town Hall Auditorium,41 Highland Ave. Total Voters —3408 Percent -66.2%Absentee Voters - Pre.1 -200;Pre.2 -177. Election officers sworn in by the Town Clerk,Marion Douglas at 7:45 a.m.were as follows: Carol St.Pierre Janice Rosano Debra Krupczak Helen King Katherine Lincoln Abigail Alves Jean Thompson Ellen Warner Grace Tuckerman Nancy Barrett Louise Flint Sandra Murray Question la :General Operating Override Pursuant to G.L.Chapter 59,section 21 C "Shall the Town of Cohasset be allowed to assess an additional $1,495,000 in real and personal property taxes for the purpose of meeting the operational expenses of the Municipal Government and Public Schools for the fiscal year beginning July 1,Two Thousand Six?" Pre.1 Pre.2 Total Yes No Blanks Total 1728 1680 3408 720 622 1342 1000 1052 2052 8 6 14 87 Question lb:General Operating Override Pursuant to G.L.Chapter 59,section 21 C "Shall the Town of Cohasset be allowed to assess an additional $725,000 in real and personal property taxes for the purpose of meeting the operation expenses of the Municipal Government and Public Schools for the fiscal year beginning July 1,Two Thousand Six?" Pre.1 Pre.2 Total 854 738 1592 872 936 1808 2 6 8 1728 1680 3408 Yes No Blanks Total Polls closed at 6 pm and the results were declared at 6:20 pm. A True Record,Attest: Marion L.Douglas Town Clerk 88 November 7,2006 -State Election Polls opened at 7 a.m.and closed at 8 p.m.Total number of registered voters -5228. Total number that actually voted -3626 -(69%).Total absentee voters -304.Pre.1 - 168;Pre.2-137. Election officers sworn in by Town Clerk,Marion L.Douglas at 6:45 a.m.were as follows: Carol St.Pierre Nancy Barrett Carla Getto Katherine Lincoln Kathleen Rhodes Debra Krupczak Jean Thompson Gail Collins Grace Tuckerman Patricia Ranney Helen King Mary Langevin Sandra Murray Senator in Congress Pre 1 Pre 2 Total Edward M.Kennedy 1032 999 2031 Kenneth G.Chase 764 682 1446 Scattering (write-ins)5 5 10 Blanks 65 74 139 Total 1866 1760 3626 Governor/Lt.Governor Healy &Hillman Patrick &Murray Mihos &Sullivan Ross &Robinson Scattering (write-ins) Blanks Total 865 791 1656 821 771 1592 147 159 306 23 29 52 1 1 2 9 9 18 1866 1760 3626 Attorney General Martha Coakley Larry Frisoli Scattering (write-ins) Blanks Total 1060 1036 2096 698 635 1333 1 2 3 107 87 194 1866 1760 3626 89 1307 1237 2544 251 233 484 7 15 22 275 576 574 1345 1258 2603 208 209 417 5 10 15 308 283 591 251 1158 2409 234 262 496 5 6 11 376 334 710 Secretary of State William Francis Galvin Jill E.Stein Scattering (write-ins) Blanks 301 Total 1866 1760 3626 Treasurer Timothy P.Cahill James O'Keefe Scattering (write-ins) Blanks Total 1866 1760 3626 Auditor A.Joseph DeNucci Rand Wilson Scattering (write-ins) Blanks Total 1866 1760 3626 Representative in Congress William Delahunt Jeffrey K.Beatty Peter A.White Scattering (write-ins) Blanks Total Councillor Christopher A.Ianella,Jr. Scattering (write-ins) Blanks Total 1866 1760 3626 Senator in General Court Robert L.Hedlund Stephen A.Lynch Scattering (write-ins) Blanks Total 90 1074 1041 2115 634 552 1186 75 80 155 1 3 4 82 84 166 1866 1760 3626 1147 1107 2254 10 16 26 709 637 1346 1224 1191 2415 539 471 1010 2 2 103 96 199 1866 1760 3626 212 1182 2394 10 7 17 644 571 1215 Representative in General Court Garrett J.Bradley 1367 1348 2715 Scattering (write-ins)10 17 27 Blanks 489 395 884 Total 1866 1760 3626 District Attorney William R.Keating Scattering (write-ins) Blanks Total 1866 1760 3626 Clerk of Courts Walter F.Timilty,Jr. Scattering (write-ins) Blanks Total 1866 1760 3626 Register of Deeds William P.O'Donnell Scattering (write-ins) Blanks Total 1866 1760 3626 County Commissioner Peter H.Collins Thomas E.Gorman Scattering (write-ins) Blanks Total 1866 1760 3626 1162 1130 2292 11 7 18 693 623 1316 1166 1144 2310 5 6 11 695 610 1305 783 808 1591 699 602 1301 384 350 734 91 Question 1:Law Proposed by Initiative Petition Do you approve of a law summarized below,on which no vote was taken by the Senate or the House of Representatives before May 3,2006? SUMMARY This proposed law would allow licensing authorities to issue licenses for food stores to sell wine.The proposed law defines a "food store"as a retail vendor,such as a grocery store,supermarket,shop,club,outlet,or warehouse-type seller,that sells food to consumers to be eaten elsewhere (which must include meat,poultry,dairy products,eggs, fresh fruit and produce,and other specified items),and that may sell other items usually found in grocery stores.Holders of licenses to sell wine at food stores could sell wine either on its own or together with any other items they sell.The licensing authorities in any city or town of up to 5000 residents could issue up to 5 licenses for food stores to sell wine.In cities or towns of over 5000 residents,one additional license could be issued for each additional 5000 residents (or fraction of 5000).No person or business could hold more than 10%of the total number of the licenses that could be issued under the proposed law.Such licenses would not be counted when applying the laws that limit the number of other kinds of alcoholic beverage licenses that may be issued of held.Any applicant for a license would have to be approved by the state Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission,and any individual applicant would have to be at least 21 years old and not have been convicted of a felony. In issuing any licenses for food stores to sell wine,local licensing authorities would have to use the same procedures that apply to other licenses for the retail sale of alcoholic beverages.Except where the proposed law has different terms,the same laws that apply to issuance,renewal,suspension and termination of licenses for retail sales of alcoholic beverages which are not to be consumed on the seller's premises,and that apply to the operations of holders of such licenses,would govern licenses to sell wine at food stores, and the operation of holders of such licenses.Local authorities could set fees for issuing and renewing such licenses. A YES VOTE would create a new category of licenses for food stores to sell wine,and it would allow local licensing authorities to issue such licenses. A NO VOTE would make no change in the laws concerning the sale of wine. Yes 725 676 1401 No 1076 1032 2108 Blanks J>5 _52 117 Total 1866 1760 3626 92 Question 2:Law Proposed bv Initiative Petition Do you approve of a law summarized below,on which no vote was taken by the Senate or the House of Representatives before May 3,2006? SUMMARY This proposed law would allow candidates for public office to be nominated by more than one political party or political designation,to have their names appear on the ballot once for each nomination,and to have their votes counted separately for each nomination but then added together to determine the winner of the election.The proposed law would repeal an existing requirement that in order to appear on the state primary ballot as a candidate for a political party's nomination for certain offices,a person cannot have been enrolled in any other party during the preceding year.The requirement applies to candidates for nomination for statewide office,representative in Congress,governor's councillor,member of the State Legislature,district attorney,clerk of court,register of probate,register of deeds,county commissioner,sheriff,and county treasurer.The proposed law would also allow any person to appear on the primary ballot as a candidate for a party's nomination for those offices if the party's state committee gave its written consent.The proposed law would also repeal the existing requirement that in order to be nominated to appear as an unenrolled candidate on the state election ballot,or on any city or town ballot following a primary,a person cannot have been enrolled in any political party during the 90 days before the deadline for filing nomination papers. The proposed law would provide that if a candidate were nominated by more than one party or political designation,instead of the candidate's name being printed on the ballot once,with the candidate allowed to choose the order in which the party or political designation names appear after the candidate's name,the candidate'name would appear multiple times,once for each nomination received.The candidate would decide the order in which the party or political designation nominations would appear,except that all parties would be listed before all political designations.The ballot would allow voters who vote for a candidate nominated by multiple parties or political designations to vote for that candidate under the party or political designation line of their choice. If a voter voted for the same candidate for the same office on multiple party or political designation lines,the ballot would remain valid but would be counted as a single vote for the candidate on a line without a party or political designation.If voting technology allowed,voting machines would be required to prevent a voter from voting more than the number of times permitted for any one office. The proposed law would provide that if a candidate received votes under more than one party,or political designation,the votes would be combined for purposes of determining whether the candidate had won the election.The total number of votes each candidate received under each party or political designation would be recorded.Election officials 93 would announce and record both the aggregate totals and the total by party or political designation. The proposed law would allow a political party to obtain official recognition if its candidate had obtained at least 3%of the vote for any statewide office at either of the two most recent state elections,instead of at only the most recent state election as under current law. The proposed law would allow a person nominated as a candidate for any state,city or town office to withdraw his name form nomination within six days after any party's primary election for that office,whether or not the person sought nomination or was nominated in that primary.Any candidate who withdrew from an election could not be listed on the ballot for that election,regardless of whether the candidate received multiple nominations. The proposed law states that if any of its parts were declared invalid,the other parts would stay in effect. AS YES VOTE would allow a candidate for public office to be nominated for the same office by more than one political party or political designation at the same election. A NO VOTE would make no change in the laws concerning nomination of candidates for public office. Yes No Blanks Total 1866 1760 3626 Question 3:Law Proposed bv Initiative Petition Do you approve of a law summarized below,on which no vote was taken by the Senate or the House of Representatives before May 3,2006? SUMMARY This proposed law would allow licensed and other authorized providers of child care in private homes under the state's subsidized child care system to bargain collectively with the relevant state agencies about all terms and conditions of the provision of child care services under the state's child care assistance program and its regulations. 565 542 1107 1031 995 2026 270 223 493 94 Under the proposed law,these family child care providers who provide state-subsidized child care would not be considered public employees,but if 30%of the providers gave written authorization for an employee organization to be their exclusive representative in collective bargaining,the state Labor Relations Commission would hold a secret mail ballot election on whether to certify that organization as the exclusive representative. Parts of the state's public employee labor relations law and regulations would apply to the election and collective bargaining processes.The proposed law would not authorize provider to engage in a strike or other refusal to deliver child care services. An exclusive representative,if certified,could then communicate with providers to develop and present a proposal to the state agencies concerning the terms and conditions of child care provider services.The proposed law would then require the parties to negotiate in good faith to try to reach a binding agreement.If the agreed-upon terms and conditions required changes in existing regulations,the state agencies could not finally agree to the terms until they completed the required procedures for changing regulations and any cost item agreed to by the parties had been approved the state Legislature.If an action taken under the proposed law required spending state funds,that spending would be subject to appropriations by the Legislature.Any complaint that one of the parties was refusing to negotiate in good faith could be filed with and ruled upon by the Labor Relations Commission.An exclusive representative could collect a fee from providers for the costs of representing them. An exclusive representative could be de-certified under Commission regulations and procedures if certain conditions were met.The Commission could not accept a decertification petition for at least 2 years after the first exclusive representative was certified,and any such petition would have to be supported by 50%or more of the total number of providers.The Commission would then hold a secret mail ballot election for the providers to vote on whether to decertify the exclusive representative. The proposed law states that activities carried out under it would be exempt from federal anti-trust laws.The proposed law states that if any of its parts were declared invalid,the other parts would stay in effect. A YES VOTE would allow licensed and other authorized providers of childcare in private homes under the state's subsidized child care system to bargain collectively with the state. A NO VOTE would make no change in the laws concerning licensed and other authorized family childcare providers. Yes No Blanks Total 1866 1760 3626 618 613 1231 978 925 1903 270 222 492 95 QUESTION 4:This Question is Not Binding Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq? Yes No Blanks Total 1866 1760 3626 Results were declared at 8:30 p.m. A True Record,ATTEST: 799 818 1617 775 704 1479 292 238 530 Marion L.Douglas Town Clerk 96 Index Special Town Meeting -November 13,2006 1 . Amendment to fiscal 2007 operating budget.Adopted. 2.Union contracts and other salary adjustments.Adopted unanimously. 3.Capital improvements budget.Adopted. 4.Community preservation fund.Adopted. 5.Funding for Alternative energy committee.Adopted. 6.Stormwater management committee expenses.Adopted. 7.Special legislation -tax deferral income limits.Adopted unanimously. 8.Amendment to previous seawall article.Adopted unanimously. 9.Discontinuation of Old Road.Adopted unanimously. 10.Water Commission land acquisition.Adopted. 1 1 . Rescind and/or reduce past bond authorizations.Adopted unanimously. 12.Transfer funds to stabilization fund.Adopted. 13.Create Sewer betterment stabilization fund.Indefinitely postponed. 14.Create pension reserve stabilization fund.Adopted unanimously. 15.General bylaw -regulations for second hand jewelry.Indefinitely postponed. 16.General bylaw -starting time for Annual Town Meeting.Adopted unanimously. 17.General bylaw -scheduling for Annual Town Election.Indefinitely postponed. 18.School Department security systems.Adopted. 19.Sewer Inflow and Infiltration projects.Adopted. 20.Easements-Sewer expansion projects.Adopted unanimously. 21.Zoning bylaw amendment -modify Senior Multi-family Residence Overlay District.Indefinitely postponed. 22.Citizen's petition -Zoning bylaw amendment increasing structural coverage in a pre-existing nonconforming lot from 20%to 25%.Adopted. 23.Citizen's petition -Zoning bylaw amendment to create a separate zoning district for the "Cohasset Village area."Motion defeated. 24.Citizen's petition -Zoning bylaw amendment delineates separate "Cohasset Village Business District on the Zoning Map of Article 23 passes.Motion defeated. 25.Citizens'petition -Zoning bylaw would create new dimensional requirements for occupancy by more than one family in the "Cohasset Village Business District." Motion defeated. 26.Citizens'petition -Zoning bylaw would impose same use provisions on the "Cohasset Village Business District"as exists on the Downtown Business District.Motion defeated. 27.Citizens'petition -Zoning bylaw would waive certain parking requirements within 500 feet of the municipal parking lot.Motion defeated. 28.Funding for Village District master plan.Adopted. 97 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING -NOVEMBER 13,2006 At the Special Town Meeting held on Monday,November 13,2006 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,Joann Pilczak,Kathleen Rhodes,Sandra Murray and Debra Krupczak.Tellers were appointed and sworn in by the Moderator,Daniel Evans. The Moderator called the meeting to order at 7:10 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 - 155;and Precinct 2 -103 for a total of 258 voters. It was voted unanimously to dispense with the reading of the call of the Meeting and Return of Service having been examined by the Moderator and found to be in order. Citizens recited the pledge of allegiance.A moment of silence was observed for MaryJeanette Murray our State Representative for many years. ARTICLE 1;AMENDMENTS TO FISCAL 2007 OPERATING BUDGET To see what additional action the Town will vote to amend,modify,increase or decrease, or otherwise,to balance the Fiscal Year 2007 Operating Budget as voted in Article 3 of the April 1 ,2006 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 Two Hundred Sixty Seven Thousand One Hundred Twelve ($267,112)be hereby appropriated to add to and increase the amounts voted pursuant to Article 3 of the April 1,2006 Annual Town Meeting as set forth below for Fiscal Year 07,and to fund such appropriation for items numbered A through E below the amount of Two Hundred Twenty Eight Thousand Six Hundred Ninety Nine Dollars ($228,699)be raised from the FY 07 tax levy and other general revenues of the Town and for item F below the sum of Thirty Eight Thousand Four Hundred Thirteen Dollars ($38,413)be raised through sewer fees. 98 Budget Original Revised Item Appropriation Line Appropriation Appropriation Increase A Town Manager General Expenses 514,050 $22,050 $8,000 B School Department Salaries &Expenses $12,714,714 $12,914,714 $200,000 C Public Works General Expenses 180,395 $185,395 $5,000 D Building Maintenance Personal Services S208.204 $218,485 $10,281 E Building Maintenance General Expenses S296.300 $301,718 $5,418 F Central Sewer Debt Service S20.137 $58,550 $38,413 It was decided to vote on each item separately. Item A -Motion adopted. Item B -Motion adopted. Item C -Motion adopted. Item D -Motion adopted. Item E -Motion adopted. Item F -Motion adopted. ARTICLE 2: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 FY07 cost items of a collective bargaining agreement between the Town,represented by the Board of Selectmen,and the Fire Department employees represented by Local 2804,Cohasset Permanent Firefighters,the Library employees represented by SEIU Local 888,Clerical employees represented by SEIU Local 888,in accordance with Chapter 150E of the General laws,and to fund salary adjustments for non-union and employees with individual employment contracts,or take any other action related thereto. MOVED that the sum of One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($125,000)be appropriated to fund the FY 07 cost items of certain collective bargaining agreements in accordance with Chapter 150E of the General laws and to fund salary adjustments for non union employees and employees with individual employment contracts,as follows: 99 Fire Department employees represented by Local 2804,Cohasset Permanent Firefighters $45,000 Library employees represented by SEIU Local 888 $8,600 Clerical employees represented by SEIU Local 888 $1,400 Salary adjustments for non-union and employees with individual employment contracts as set forth in a schedule on file with the office of the Town Clerk $70,000 And to fund this appropriation,One Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($11 0,000)be hereby transferred from the line item Town Manager -Town Hall Clerical Salaries as voted in Article 3 of the April;1 ,2006 Annual Town Meeting,and the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000)be raised from the FY 07 tax levy and other general revenues of the Town. Motion adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 3 :CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum of money to fund various capital improvements,capital projects and/or capital equipment for the various departments, boards,commissions and agencies of the town,or take any other action in related thereto. MOVED that Three Hundred Seven Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($307,600)be transferred from Free Cash to be expended by the Town Manager for purpose of funding various capital improvements,capital projects and/or capital equipment for the various departments,boards,commissions and agencies of the town as set forth below;: Department Description Amount Facilities Management Roofing Repairs at Police Station $68,000 Facilities Management Upgrades for Harbormaster Building $10,000 Public Works Replace Utility Truck $40,000 (existing vehicle to be traded in.sold or otherwise disposed of by the Town Manager) Information Technology Equipment Purchase &Replacement $8,600 Harbormaster Harbormaster Boat &Equipment $70,000 Harbormaster Additional Docks $10,000 Library Library Roof Repairs $13,000 Police Department Police Motorcycle S15.000 Police Department Mobile Data Terminals for Cruisers $48,000 Fire Department Ambulance Billing &Reporting System $25,000 It was decided to vote on each department line item separately. Amendment offered by Jean Patterson.Roofing Repairs at Police Station $68,000 and add Roofing Repairs for the School $50,000 for a total of $1 18,000 for the first line item. Amendment defeated. 100 Amendment offered by Andrew Quigley.Add $100,000 for the School Department from free cash -$75,000 for technology and S25,000 for ventilation for the chemistry lab. Amendment defeated. Department Description Amount Facilities Management Motion adopted. Roofing Repairs at Police Station $68,000 Facilities Management Motion adopted. Upgrades for Harbormaster Building SI 0,000 Public Works Replace Utility Truck S40,000 (existing vehicle to be traded in,sold or otherwise disposed of by the Town Manager) Motion adopted. Information Technology Motion adopted. Harbormaster Motion adopted. Harbormaster Motion adopted. Library Motion adopted. Police Department Motion adopted. Police Department Motion adopted. Equipment Purchase &Replacement Harbormaster Boat &Equipment S 8.600 S70,000 SI 0,000 SI 3,000 $15,000 $48,000 Ambulance Billing &Reporting System $25,000 Additional Docks Library Roof Repairs Police Motorcvcle Mobile Data Terminals for Cruisers Fire Department Motion adopted. ARTICLE 4 :COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE To see what action the Town will take with respect to the recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee for Fiscal Year 2007,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 to take any other action related thereto. 101 Recommendation A: Moved that Seventeen Thousand ($17,000.00)Dollars be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund Historical Resources Sub Account and Eight Thousand ($8,000)Dollars be transferred from the Community Preservation Discretionary Sub Account,for a total of Twenty-Five Thousand ($25,000)Dollars with the intention that these funds be available in Fiscal 2007 and thereafter,which funds are to be expended by the Town Manager for the purposes of preserving and making various restorative improvements to the Town Clerk's ancient records and vital statistics. Motion adopted unanimously. Recommendation B: MOVED that Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000)be hereby appropriated to be added to the appropriation voted pursuant to Community Preservation Committee's Recommendation E of Article 4 of the 2006 Annual Town Meeting,thereby increasing the $300,000 original appropriation to a new total appropriation of Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($600,000)to be expended by the Town Manager to improve,make extraordinary changes,preserve,pay for the engineering fees,and all other related costs, concerning the Beechwood Street ball field,basketball court,playground and parking areas,and to meet this appropriation Sixteen Thousand ($16,000.00)Dollars be transferred from the Community Preservation Open Space Sub Account,One hundred Thirty-Four Thousand ($134,000)be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund Discretionary Sub Account (CPA,Undesignated Reserve Fund),and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen be authorized to borrow,for a term not to exceed five (5)years,the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand ($150,000.00)Dollars under and pursuant to Chapter 44,Section 7 of the Massachusetts General Laws,as amended,Chapter 44B,Section 1 1 of the Massachusetts General Laws,or any other enabling authority,and to issue bonds or notes of the Town,therefore,as general obligations of the Town with the intent that the principal and interest payments are to be paid each year from the Community Preservation Fund Open Space Account,with the intention that these funds be available in FY 2007 and thereafter;and further that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to grant,convey or otherwise to issue such deed restrictions with respect to Beechwood Street ball field land as may be required by the Community Preservation Act to implement the foregoing expenditure of Community Preservation Act funds. A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted by the required 2/3's. 102 Recommendation C: Recommendation C will be brought up after Article 28. ARTICLE 5 :FUNDING FOR ALTERNATIVE ENERGY COMMITTEE To see if the Town will vote to raise,appropriate or transfer from a available funds,or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money to be expended by the Town Manager with the approval of the Alternative Energy Committee,to engage consulting services to assist the Committee to investigate alternative energy options for the Town, pursue grant funding,promote clean energy alternatives within the community,and related duties,or take any other action related thereto. MOVED that the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000)be transferred from Free Cash (Surplus Revenue)in the treasury of the town to be expended by the Town Manager with the approval of the Alternative Energy Committee,to engage consulting services to assist the Committee to investigate alternative energy options for the Town,pursue grant funding,promote clean energy alternatives within the community,and related duties. Motion adopted. ARTICLE 6 :STORMW ATER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE EXPENSES To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds, and/or borrowing pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum of money for the purpose of hiring a professional engineer to assist the Stormwater Management Committee develop and implement a stormwater management plan,or take any other action related thereto. Moved that the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000)be transferred from Free Cash (Surplus Revenue)in the treasury of the town to be expended by the Town Manager with the approval of the Stormwater Management Committee for the purpose of hiring a professional engineer to assist the Stormwater Management Committee develop and implement a stormwater management plan. Motion adopted. ARTICLE 7 :SPECIAL LEGISLATION -TAX DEFERRAL INCOME LIMITS To see if the Town will vote to request its representatives in the Massachusetts General Court to submit special legislation on behalf of the town seeking enactment of a special law providing as follows,it being our intent that the General Court may vary the text hereof with the approval of the Cohasset Board of Selectmen to accomplish the intended public policy goals hereof: 103 Section 1.Notwithstanding Chapter 59,Section 5,Clause forty-first A of the Massachusetts General Laws,the Town of Cohasset may,by vote of town meeting prior to the start of any fiscal year of the town,after the effective date of this Act as specified in section two hereof,adopt for such fiscal year a higher maximum qualifying gross receipts amount for purposes of qualifying seniors for the exemption contained in said Chapter 59,Section 5,Clause forty-first A,provided,however,such maximum gross qualifying receipts amount shall not exceed fifty-thousand dollars in the first fiscal year to which this Act applies as set forth in section two hereof. Section 2.Section one of this Act shall take effect upon passage and shall apply first on July 1 of the fiscal year of the Town of Cohasset first occurring after the effective date of this Act. Or take any other action related thereto. Moved that the following Home Rule Petition be presented to the General Court and that the Town's representatives in the Massachusetts General Court be hereby requested to submit special legislation on behalf of the town seeking enactment of a special law providing as follows,it being our intent that the General Court may vary the text hereof with the approval of the Cohasset Board of Selectmen to accomplish the intended public policy goals hereof: An Act to provide higher maximum eligibility for seniors for property tax relief in the Town of Cohasset. Section 1.Notwithstanding Chapter 59,Section 5,Clause forty-first A of the Massachusetts General Laws,the Town of Cohasset may,by vote of town meeting prior to the start of any fiscal year of the town,after the effective date of this Act as specified in section two hereof,adopt for such fiscal year a higher maximum qualifying gross receipts amount for purposes of qualifying seniors for the exemption contained in said Chapter 59,Section 5,Clause forty-first A,provided,however,such maximum gross qualifying receipts amount shall not exceed fifty-thousand dollars in the first fiscal year to which this Act applies as set forth in section two hereof. Section 2.Section one of this Act shall take effect upon passage and shall apply first on July 1 of the fiscal year of the Town of Cohasset first occurring after the effective date of this Act. Motion adopted unanimously. 104 ARTICLE 8 :AMENDMENT TO PREVIOUS SEAWALL REPAIR ARTICLE To see if the Town will vote to amend Article 9 of the December 6,2004 Special Town Meeting by removing the words "on Border Street between Atlantica and the Mill River Marine"and replacing them with the words "Cohasset Harbor";or take any other action related thereto. Moved that Article 9 of the December 6,2004 Special Town Meeting be hereby amended by removing the words "on Border Street between Atlantica and the Mill River Marine"and replacing them with the words "Cohasset Harbor." A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 9 :DISCONTINUATION OF OLD ROAD To see if the Town will vote to discontinue the way now known as Old Road and all public rights of passage that may exist over Old Road,with such Old Road being "Old Road -Laid Out in 1670-72"shown on Assessor's Maps 59,60,61,65,66,67 and 69, and for the Board of Selectmen to take any necessary and proper action to carry out such discontinuance,or to take any other action relative thereto. Moved that the way now known as Old Road and all public rights of passage that may exist over Old Road,be hereby discontinued pursuant to Massachusetts G.L.c.82 §21 and/or any other applicable statute with such Old Road being "Old Road -Laid Out in 1670-72"shown on Assessor's Maps 59,60,61,65,66,67 and 69,and that the Board of Selectmen take any necessary and proper action to carry out such discontinuance. Motion adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 10 :WATER COMMISSION LAND ACQUISITION To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Water Commissioners to acquire by purchase,gift or Eminent Domain the fee title or a lesser title interest in that certain parcel of land shown on Town of Cohasset Assessors'Maps as Parcel 55-52 for watershed protection purposes,or take any other action related thereof. Moved that the Board of Water Commissioners be hereby authorized to acquire by purchase,gift or Eminent Domain the fee title or a lesser title interest in that certain parcel of land shown on Town of Cohasset Assessors'Maps as Parcel 55-52 for watershed protection purposes. A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted by the required 2/3's. ARTICLE 11:RESCIND AND/OR REDUCE PAST BOND AUTHORIZATIONS 105 To see it the Town will vote to rescind and/or reduce the amount authorized for borrowing under articles from previous Town Meetings as follows: 1 . To rescind the vote that authorized the Town to borrow $200,000 under Article 24 of the Special Town Meeting held on March 29,1999 for the purpose of constructing of septic systems for the subsurface disposal of sanitary waste. 2.To reduce the amount authorized for borrowing under Article 4 of the Special Town Meeting held on December 6,1999 for the purpose of developing construction drawings and bid documents for the improvement of the Middle/High and Deer Hill Schools from $390,000 to $156,000 3.To reduce the amount authorized for borrowing under Article 13 of the Annual Town Meeting held on March 27,2000 for the purpose of the renovation and reconstruction of the Middle/High and Deer Hill Schools from $41,800,000 to $16,720,000. 4.To reduce the amount authorized for borrowing under Article 1 1 of the Special Town Meeting held on November 5,2001 for the purpose of the design,construction, conversion and equipping of the Paul Pratt Library located at 35 Ripley Road from $3,900,000 to $650,000. 5.To rescind the vote that authorized the Town to borrow $1 ,001 ,000 under Article 6 of the Special Town Meeting held on November 18,2002 for the purpose of acquiring a parcel of land at the end of Heather Drive known as the "Barnes Property". Moved that the amount authorized for borrowing under articles from previous Town Meetings be rescinded or reduced as follows: 1.The vote that authorized the Town to borrow Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000)under Article 24 of the Special Town Meeting held on March 29,1999 for the purpose of constructing septic systems for the subsurface disposal of sanitary waste be hereby rescinded. 2.The amount authorized for borrowing under Article 4 of the Special Town Meeting held on December 6,1999 for the purpose of developing construction drawings and bid documents for the improvement to the Middle/High and Deer Hill Schools be hereby reduced from the original amount of Three Hundred Ninety Dollars ($390,000)to One Hundred Fifty Six Thousand Dollars ($156,000). 3.The amount authorized for borrowing under Article 13 of the Annual Town Meeting held on March 27,2000 for the purpose of the renovation and reconstruction of the Middle/High and Deer Hill Schools be hereby reduced from the original amount of Forty One Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($41,800,000)to Sixteen Million Seven Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($16,720,000). 106 4.The amount authorized for borrowing under Article 1 1 of the Special Town Meeting held on November 5,2001 for the purpose of the design,construction, conversion and equipping of the Paul Pratt Library located at 35 Ripley Road be hereby reduced from the original amount of Three Million Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,900,000)to Six Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($650,000). 5.The vote that authorized the Town to borrow One Million One Thousand Dollars ($1,001,000)under Article 6 of the Special Town Meeting held on November 18,2002 for the purpose of acquiring a parcel of land at the end of Heather Drive known as the "Barnes Property"is hereby rescinded. Motion adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 12:TRANSFER FUNDS INTO STABILIZATION FUND To see what sums of money the town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds,or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute,to be added to the town's stabilization fund,or take any other action related thereto. Moved that the sum of Five Hundred Five Thousand One Hundred Forty Three Dollars and Twenty Eight Cents (S505,143.28)be hereby transferred from Article 7 of the 2003 Annual Town Meeting to be added to the town's Stabilization Fund. A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted by the required 2/3's. ARTICLE 13 :CREATE SEWER BETTERMENT STABILIZATION FUND To see if the Town will vote to create a Sewer Betterment Stabilization Fund pursuant to Chapter 40,Section 5B of the General Laws for the purpose of making annual principal and interest payments on sewer-related debt service;and further to transfer the sum of $489,367 from the Sewer Betterment Account into the Sewer Betterment Stabilization Fund,or take any other action related thereto. Moved that this article be indefinitely postponed. Motion adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 14 :CREATE PENSION RESERVE STABILIZATION FUND To see if the Town will vote to create a Pension Reserve Stabilization Fund pursuant to Chapter 40,Section 5B of the General Laws for the purpose of making annual payments to the Norfolk County Retirement Board;and further to transfer the sum of $538,548 from the Pension Reserve Account into the Pension Reserve Stabilization Fund,or take any other action related thereto. 107 Moved that a Pension Reserve Stabilization Fund pursuant to Chapter 40,Section 5B of the General Laws be hereby established in the Treasury of the Town for the purpose of accumulating funds which may be appropriated towards the annual payments to the Norfolk County Retirement Board;and further the sum of Five Hundred Thirty Eight Thousand Five Hundred Forty Eight Dollars ($538,548)be hereby transferred from the Pension Reserve Account into the Pension Reserve Stabilization Fund. A 2/3 's vote required.Motion adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 15 :BYLAW TO REGULATE SALE OF SECOND HAND JEWELRY To see if the Town will vote to amend Article VII of the Town of Cohasset Bylaws (Safety and Public Order)by deleting the existence language of Section 1 7 in its entirety and substituting therefore the following: Junk Dealers and Collectors Licenses and Regulations Section 1.Per Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 140,Section 54,the Board of Selectmen may license suitable persons to be collectors of,dealers in,or keepers of shops for the purchase,sale,or barter of junk,old metals,or secondhand articles.The Selectmen may make rules and regulations relative to their business,and may provide for the supervision thereof.Said licensing board may make additional rules,regulations,and restrictions which shall be expressed in all licenses. Section 2.No person shall conduct a business,under a license issued hereunder,that involves items made of gold,silver,or platinum unless the license specifically authorized transactions involving items of those metals. Section 3.Every person licensed under Section 1 shall post his license in some suitable and conspicuous place upon the licensed premises. Section 4.The terms "junk"and "second hand articles"shall include but not be limited to the following:Used electronic equipment bearing serial numbers,jewelry,old metals, items made of gold,silver or platinum,decorative porcelain figurines,furs,oriental rugs, one of a kind objects of art,but shall not include stamps,coins,books,clothing,furniture or factory made mass produced ceramics,glass and decorative items. Section 5.The Chief of Police or his designee,may at any time,enter upon any premises used by a licensed dealer to ascertain how he conducts his business,and examine any or all articles taken in trade or kept or stored in or upon said premises and all books and inventories relating thereto,and all such articles,books,and inventories shall be exhibited to any such person upon demand.Use of this information shall be for police purposes only.All entries in the report and record book shall be in ink.No entries shall be erased or obliterated.For all purchases made in the Town of Cohasset,the licensee shall pay all sellers by check or money order. 108 Section 6.No licensee hereunder shall purchase any junk,antiques or secondhand articles on the business premises from a private party,until the seller provides a driver's license as a positive identification,or if the seller has no driver's license,then such other suitable photo identification.For purposes of this article,a private party is defined as a person who has no valid state Tax Registration number. Section 7.All licensees shall keep a report and record book,in a form approved by the Police Chief,in which the following information shall be recorded for each purchase taking place on the business premises from a private party: 1 . the date and time of purchase. 2.the name and address of the seller, 3.the type of identification given by the seller, 4.the date of birth and any identification number provided by the seller, 5.a description of the article purchased by the licensee,including,where applicable, the size,setting,brand name,model,serial and inspection number,if any,and 6.the purchase price paid by the licensee. Section 8.Licensee shall be required to hold and not sell for a period of at least fourteen (14)days from date of purchase the following items purchased by the licensee on the business premises from a private party:electronic equipment bearing serial numbers including televisions,VCRs,stereos,computers;jewelry;old metals;items made of gold, silver or platinum;decorative porcelain figurines;oriental rugs;furs and one of a kind objects of art.Purchases accompanied by a written proof of ownership,such as a sales receipt from a business,or an insurance policy describing the item,shall be exempt from any hold period.Such proof of ownership shall be retained by the licensee. Section 9.In addition,each licensee shall file a weekly secondhand dealer's report with the Chief of Police listing any item purchased during the preceding week which is subject to the hold requirements of section 8 of this by-law.All lists shall be submitted on a format as prescribed by the Chief of Police and shall be submitted on or before the close of business Fridays.If submitted via United States mail it shall be postmarked not later than the Saturday immediately following. Section 10.The following are exempt from holding period requirements or the weekly report:auction purchases,purchases transacted outside of Massachusetts,or estate purchases from an executor,lawyer for the estate,or legal heir. Section 11.No person licensed under Section 1 shall,directly or indirectly,either purchase or receive,any article from a minor or apprentice knowing or having reason to believe him to be such. Section 12.No person keeping a shop for the purchase,sale,or barter of junk,old 109 metals,or secondhand articles shall purchase or receive,either directly or indirectly, any of the aforesaid articles or have his shop open for the transaction of business except between 8:00 am in the morning and 10:00 pm in the evening.No such licensee shall directly or indirectly purchase or receive any such articles at any other than the address displayed on the license unless specifically invited into the residence of a potential customer or at a bona fide trade show. Section 13.No person offering any article for sale shall give a wrong or false name or address or fictitious information pertaining to his identity.No person holding a license under Section 1 shall knowingly write a wrong or false name or address of a person thus offering an article for sale,or knowingly permit the entry of such wrong or false name or address into the bound book as defined in Section 7.Any police officer taking cognizance of any such violation may request the offender to state his true name and address.Whoever,upon such request,refuses to state his name or address,or states a false name or address,or a name or address which is not his name or address in ordinary use,may be arrested by a police officer without a warrant.Anyone violating this section shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars nor more than one hundred dollars. Section 14.The provisions of this Article are severable,and,if any of its provisions shall be held unconstitutional or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction,the decision of said court shall not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions. Section 15.Any violation of preceding Sections 2 through 9 and 1 1 through 12 shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than fifty dollars for a first offense,and upon a second or subsequent offense a fine of not less than fifty dollars nor more than one hundred dollars,and the licensing authority may revoke said license for any violation of the preceding sections. Or take any other action related thereto. Moved that this article be indefinitely postponed. Motion adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 16 :BYLAW ON START TIME FOR ANNUAL TOWN MEETING To see if the Town will vote to amend Article II,Section 1(a)of the Town of Cohasset Bylaws (Town Meeting)by deleting the words"10:00 a.m."and substituting therefore the words "a time of that day established by the Board of Selectmen at the time of issuance of the warrant",or take any other action related thereto. Moved that Article II,Section 1(a)of the Town of Cohasset Bylaws (Town Meeting)be amended by deleting the words"10:00 a.m."and substituting therefore the words "a time of that day established by the Board of Selectmen at the time of issuance of the warrant." 110 Motion adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 17 :BYLAW ON SCHEDULE FOR ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION To see if the Town will vote to amend Article II,Section 1(a)of the Town of Cohasset Bylaws (Town Meeting)by deleting the words "within thirty five (35)days" and substituting the words "on such date or dates as shall be determined by the Board of Selectmen consistent with avoiding multiple elections whenever possible,within the calendar months of March,April or May of each year"or take any other action related thereto. Moved that this article be indefinitely postponed. Motion adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 18 :SCHOOL DEPARTMENT SECURITY SYSTEMS To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds, and/or borrow,pursuant to any applicable statute,the sum of $65,097 to be transferred to the Cohasset School Department Fiscal 2007 operating budget to reimburse the School Department for funds expended for School building security systems,or take any other action related thereto. Moved that the sum of Sixty Five Thousand and Ninety Seven Dollars (565,097)be hereby appropriated to increase the FY 07 appropriation for the Cohasset School Department as appropriated pursuant to Article 3 of the April 1 ,2006 Annual Town Meeting as amended by the appropriation contained in item B of Article 1 from $12,914,714 to a new total appropriation for FY 07 of Twelve Million Nine Hundred Seventy Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($12,979.81 1)in order to reimburse the School Department for funds expended for School building security systems,and to meet this appropriation Sixty Five Thousand and Ninety Seven Dollars ($65,097)be transferred from Free Cash (Surplus Revenue)in the treasury of the town. Motion adopted. ARTICLE 19 :SEWER INFLOW &INFILTRATION PROJECTS To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds or borrow from the Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust,or otherwise borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum or sums of money and /or issue bonds and notes of the Town,said funds to be expended by the Town Manager with the approval of Board of Sewer Commissioners to implement studies,evaluations,investigations,design, permitting and construction of various sewer infrastructure improvements to abate Infiltration and Inflow in the existing sewer collection systems of the Town,with the intention that any such funds be borrowed,while general obligations of the town,would be repaid through sewer revenue and/or direct betterment based upon the nature of said 111 improvement and further that this article is intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year 2007,or take any other action related thereto. MOVED that One Million Dollars ($1,000,000)be appropriated to be expended by the Town Manager with the approval of Board of Sewer Commissioners to implement studies,evaluations,investigations,design,permitting and construction of various sewer infrastructure improvements to abate Infiltration and Inflow in the existing sewer collection systems of the Town,that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen is authorized to borrow One Million Dollars (SI,000,000)and to issue bonds or notes therefore under Chapter 44 of the General Laws and/or Chapter 29C of the General Laws;it being the intent of the town that such borrowing is to be general obligations of the town,but to the extent possible repaid through sewer revenue and/or direct betterments based upon the nature of said improvement;and further that this appropriation is intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year 2007. A 2/3 's vote required.Motion adopted by the required 2/3 's. ARTICLE 20 :EASEMENTS FOR SEWER EXPANSION PROJECTS To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Sewer Commissioners to acquire by purchase,gift,eminent domain,or otherwise,temporary and permanent Real Estate easements within private or common ways,drives or properties,such properties being those listed on file with the Office of the Town Clerk,for the purpose of laying, constructing,replacing,improving or otherwise operating and maintaining sewer collection pipes,manholes and appurtenant equipment and structures all in connection with the forthcoming Little Harbor,Atlantic Avenue,Jerusalem Road (Deep Run/Rust Way)Sewer Districts and related sewer expansion projects;as previously authorized under Articles 12 and 13 of the April 2,2005 Annual Town Meeting,or take any other action related thereto. Moved that the Board of Sewer Commissioners be hereby authorized to acquire by purchase,gift,eminent domain,or otherwise,temporary and permanent Real Estate easements within private or common ways,drives or properties,such properties being those listed on file with the Office of the Town Clerk,for the purpose of laying, constructing,replacing,improving or otherwise operating and maintaining sewer collection pipes,manholes and any necessary or appurtenant equipment,fixtures and structures all in connection with the forthcoming Little Harbor,Atlantic Avenue, Jerusalem Road (Deep Run/Rust Way)Sewer Districts and related sewer expansion projects as previously authorized under Articles 12 and 13 of the April 2,2005 Annual Town Meeting. A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted unanimously. 112 ARTICLE 21 :ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT To see if the Town will vote to modify the Senior Multi-family Residence Overlay District Zoning Bylaw 16.10.4 to read as follows: 16.10.4 The Planning Board shall approve the form or forms of ownership and management controls and/or restrictions which limit the occupancy of units in an SMROD to residents at least one of whom in each household shall have attained the age of fifty-five years and,where appropriate,to persons or families qualifying as low, moderate or median income,which controls and/or restrictions may be altered from time to time during the useful life of the development so long as the age-restricted and/or income limitation is not altered and so long as no persons under the age of eighteen (18) shall be allowed to permanently reside in said residences.All units shall be subject to restrictive covenants mandating said restriction,approved as to form by Town Counsel, recorded within the chain of title,which shall be enforceable by a Homeowners Association comprised of the owners of the units within the SMROD. Moved that this article be indefinitely postponed. Motion adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 22 :CITIZENS'PETITION -ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT To see if the Town will vote to make the following amendment to the Zoning By-Law of the Town in the manner described below: To amend Section 5.3.1 "Table of Area Regulations District R-A Coverage Building"by inserting a double asterisk above the number 20,and further,insert at the end of the section entitle District R-A,the following provision: **Pre-existing nonconforming lot.(The maximum building coverage shall not exceed 25%of the actual area of said lot or 3,600 sq.ft.,whichever is less,in the event the subject lot is a lawful,pre-existing,nonconforming lot containing less than 18,000 sq.ft.), or act on anything relating thereto. CITIZENS'PETITION NAME Jane LeClair Campbell Joseph Campbell Elinore Barrett David Bigley Paul Musto ADDRESS 14 Pleasant St. 14 Pleasant St. 42 Sohier St. 25 James Lane 42 Stevens Lane NAME Ann Musto Theresa Littauer Lesley Faber Stephen Faber Karin Doonan ADDRESS 42 Stevens Lane 268 Jersusalem Rd. 10 Bayberry Lane 1 Bayberry Lane 730 Jerusalem Rd. 113 Moved that Section 5.3.1 "Table of Area Regulations District R-A Coverage Building" of the Zoning Bylaw of the Town be hereby amended by inserting a double asterisk above the number 20,and further,by inserting at the end of the section entitle District R- A,the following provision: **Pre-existing nonconforming lot.(The maximum building coverage shall not exceed 25%of the actual area of said lot or 3,600 sq.ft.,whichever is less,in the event the subject lot is a lawful,pre-existing,nonconforming lot containing less than 18,000 sq.ft.). A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted by the required 2/3's. ARTICLES 23 -26 WILL BE DISCUSSED AND ACTED ON TOGETHER. ARTICLE 23 :CITIZENS'PETITION -ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 3.1 DIVISION INTO DISTRICTS of the Zoning Bylaws by adding a new district to be known as Village Business so that Section 3.1 would reads as follows: "3 .1 DIVISION INTO DISTRICTS The Town of Cohasset,Massachusetts,is divided into ten (10)zoning districts designated as follows: Name Abbreviation Residential A,B,and C R-A,R-B,R-C (RC:3/9/59 Article 34) Waterfront Business WB (WB 5/1/76 Article 38) Downtown Business DB Village Business VB Highway Business HB Light Industry LI Technology Business TB (TB:3/27/00 Article 16) Official and Open Space OS (OS:4/8/85 Article 40) In addition,there are two overlay districts:The Flood Plan and Watershed District and the Water Resource District (5/5/75 Article 35;4/7/86 Article 39;4/4/87 Article 21) Or act on anything relating thereto. NAME Robert Doonan Kevin O'Brien Peter Laugelle Kevin Dooley Erik Golz ADDRESS 730 Jerusalem Road 28 Sanctuary Pond 1 7 King Street 124DoaneSt. 25 Wood Way NAME Chris Haggerty James Murphy Francis Barnes Liam O'Connell Dolores Roy ADDRESS lOSankeyRd. 16 Pratt Ct. 188 Forest Ave. 48 Linden Dr. 53 Old Coach Road 114 Moved that Section 3.1 DIVISION INTO DISTRICTS of the Zoning Bylaws be hereby amended by adding a new district to be known as the "Village Business District"so that Section 3.1 would read as follows: "3 .1 DIVISION INTO DISTRICTS The Town of Cohasset,Massachusetts,is divided into ten (10)zoning districts designated as follows: Name Abbreviation Residential A.B,and C R-A,R-B.R-C (RC:3/9/59 Article 34) Waterfront Business WB (WB 5/1/76 Article 38) Downtown Business DB Village Business VB Highway Business HB Light Industry LI Technology Business TB (TB:3/27/00 Article 16) Official and Open Space OS (OS:4/8/85 Article 40) In addition,there are two overlay districts:The Flood Plan and Watershed District and the Water Resource District (5/5/75 Article 35:4/7/86 Article 39;4/4/87 Article 21) ARTICLE 24 :CITIZENS'PETITION -ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Map by defining that portion of the Downtown Business District currently known as Cohasset Village shown on a copy of the zoning map as the area outlined in black ink identified as "Village District",which map is on file with the Town Clerk,labeled "Map -Article 24",and comprising portions of South Main Street,North Main Street.Brook Street,Elm Street,Ripley Road,Depot Court,Pleasant Street and Smith Place as the Village Business District;or act on anything relating thereto. NAME Robert Doonan Kevin O'Brien Peter Laugelle Kevin Dooley Erik Golz ADDRESS 730 Jerusalem Road 28 Sanctuary Pond 17 King Street 124DoaneSt. 25 Wood Way NAME Chris Haggerty James Murphy Francis Barnes Liam O'Connell Dolores Roy ADDRESS lOSankeyRd. 16 Pratt Ct. 188 Forest Ave. 48 Linden Dr. 53 Old Coach Road Moved that the Zoning Map of the Town of Cohasset be hereby amended by defining the location of the "Village Business District"described in the vote of the town pursuant to Article 23 of this warrant to include the following:that portion of the Downtown Business District currently known as Cohasset Village shown on a copy of the zoning map as the area outlined in black ink identified as "Village Business District",which map is on file with the Town Clerk,labeled "Map -Article 24",and comprising portions of South Main Street,North Main Street,Brook Street,Elm Street,Ripley Road,Depot Court,Pleasant Street and Smith Place as the Village Business District. 115 ARTICLE 25 :CITIZEN'S PETITION -ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 5.3.1 TABLES OF AREA REGULATIONS of the Zoning Bylaws by adding thereto dimensional requirements for the Village Business District which will read as follows: Use Coverage Structural (%) "DISTRICT VB Any permitted structure or N/A principal use (except dwellings for occupancy by more than 1 family) Maximum Required Lots Minimum Yards ***Maximum Permitted Area Frontage Width (Sq.ft.)(Ft.)(Ft.) Rear Front Side Depth (Ft.)(Ft.)(Ft.) 5,000 50 50 15 10 25 20 20 15 10Dwellingforoccupancyby3,000 N/A more than one family but not for +1500 for each additional family. more than ten families 15 or act on any thing relating thereto. NAME ADDRESS Robert Doonan Kevin O'Brien Peter Laugelle Kevin Dooley Erik Golz 730 Jerusalem Road 28 Sanctuary Pond 17 King Street 124 Doane St. 25 Wood Way NAME Chris Haggerty James Murphy Francis Barnes Liam O'Connell Dolores Roy Height Coverage (Ft.)(%) 35 80 35 80 ADDRESS lOSankeyRd. 16 Pratt Ct. 188 Forest Ave. 48 Linden Dr. 53 Old Coach Road Moved that Section 5.3.1 TABLES OF AREA REGULATIONS of the Zoning Bylaws be hereby amended by adding thereto dimensional requirements for the Village Business District which will read as follows: Use Coverage Structural (%) "DISTRICT VB Maximum Required Lots Minimum Yards ***Maximum Permitted Rear Area Frontage Width Front Side Depth (Sq.ft.)(Ft.)(Ft.)(Ft.)(Ft.)(Ft.) Height Coverage (Ft.)(%) 116 Any permitted structure or N/A principal use (except dwellings for occupancy by more than 1 family) 5,000 50 50 20 20 15 10 Dwelling for occupancy by 3,000 N/A more than one family but not for +1500 for each additional family more than ten families 15 10 25 35 80 15 35 80 ARTICLE 26 :CITIZENS'PETITION -ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 4.2 PERMITTED USES of the Zoning Bylaw by providing in the Table of Area Regulations that the use regulations set forth in Section 4.2 applicable to the Downtown Business shall be applicable in their entirety to the Village Business District;or act on anything relating thereto. NAME Robert Doonan Kevin O'Brien Peter Laugelle Kevin Dooley Erik Golz ADDRESS 730 Jerusalem Road 28 Sanctuary Pond 1 7 King Street 124DoaneSt. 25 Wood Way NAME Chris Haggerty James Murphy Francis Barnes Liam O'Connell Dolores Roy ADDRESS lOSankeyRd. 16 Pratt Ct. 1 88 Forest Ave. 48 Linden Dr. 53 Old Coach Road Moved that Section 4.2 PERMITTED USES of the Zoning Bylaw be hereby amended by providing in the Table of Area Regulations that the use regulations set forth in Section 4.2 applicable to the Downtown Business shall be applicable in their entirety to the "Village Business District"described in the motions voted pursuant to Articles 23,24, and 25 of this warrant for this town meeting. Under Article 25 USE it was the consent of the meeting to change Maximum Required Lots to Minimum Required Lots. Amendment offered by Richard Henderson. Moved that Article 26 be amended by adding thereto the requirement that any mixed use in the Village Business District also be subject to section 4.3.12 of the Zoning Bylaws,so that the main motion shall read as follows: Moved that Section 4.3.12 and Section 4.2 Permitted USES of the Zoning Bylaw be amended to provide that Section 4.3.12 and the use regulations in Section 4.2 pertaining to the Downtown Business District shall be applicable in their entirety to the Village Business District. Amendment is adopted. A 2/3's vote required.Hand count taken Yes 55^No 67.Motions defeated. 117 ARTICLE 27 :CITIZENS'PETITION -ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 7.1 OFF-STREET PARKING,LOADING AND DRIVEWAY of the Zoning Bylaws by deleting subparagraph K.thereof and substituting the following subparagraph: "USE K.Stores,offices and other lawful uses,except residences,in the vicinity of the municipal parking lots located off Main Street Pleasant Street in the Downtown Business District. Number of Parking Spaces Required Per Unit None,providing that the legal waking distance between the nearest designated parking space in either parking lot and main pedestrian entrance of the store,office or other use does not exceed five hundred feet." NAME Robert Doonan Kevin O'Brien Peter Laugelle Kevin Dooley Erik Golz ADDRESS 730 Jerusalem Road 28 Sanctuary Pond 17 King Street 124 Doane St. 25 Wood Way NAME Chris Haggerty James Murphy Francis Barnes Liam O'Connell Dolores Roy ADDRESS lOSankeyRd. 16 Pratt Ct. 188 Forest Ave. 48 Linden Dr. 53 Old Coach Road Moved that Section 7.1 OFF-STREET PARKING,LOADING AND DRIVEWAY of the Zoning Bylaws be hereby amended by deleting subparagraph K.thereof and substituting the following subparagraph: "USE K.Stores,offices and other lawful uses,except residences,in the vicinity of the municipal parking lots located off Main Street Pleasant Street in the Downtown Business District. Number of Parking Spaces Required Per Unit None,providing that the legal waking distance between the nearest designated parking space in either parking lot and main pedestrian entrance of the store,office or other use does not exceed five hundred feet." It was the consent of the meeting to add the word and between Main Street and Pleasant Street so K would read as follows:Stores,offices and other lawful uses,except residences in the vicinity of the municipal parking lots located off Main Street and Pleasant Street in the Downtown Business District. A 2/3 's vote required.Motion defeated. 118 ARTICLE 28 :FUNDING FOR VILLAGE DISTRICT MASTER PLAN 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 in order to retain a professional consulting/planning firm overseen by the Planning Board acting under its powers and duties of the General Laws of the Commonwealth and the General and Zoning Bylaws of the Town,to assist the Planning Board and Board of Selectmen in the development of bylaws which enhance the vitality of the Village portion of the Downtown Business (DB) commercial zoning district while maintaining its general physical character.The professional consultingplanning firm shall assist the Planning Board in producing a comparative series of build out analyses,for public review and input,which shall professionally estimate the net new generation of commercial and residential square footage of built structures in the Village,and the requisite requirements for pedestrian access,parking space inventory,and sewer capacity,given selected variables and scenarios relating to potential changes in the Cohasset Zoning Bylaw relative to the Village portion of the DB commercial zone..The professional consulting/planning firm shall be familiar with the literature associated with location theory and the types and characteristics of successful retail enterprises in village centers with populations and access similar to that in Cohasset.Or take any other action related thereto. Moved that the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars (SI 5,000)be transferred from Free Cash (Surplus Revenue)in the Treasury of the Town to be expended by the Town Manager to retain a professional consultingplanning firm overseen by the Planning Board acting under its powers and duties of the General Laws of the Commonwealth and the General and Zoning Bylaws of the Town,to assist the Planning Board and Board of Selectmen in the development of bylaws which enhance the vitality of the Village portion of the Downtown Business (DB)commercial zoning district while maintaining its general physical character.The professional consulting planning firm shall assist the Planning Board to the extent of funds appropriated hereunder in producing a comparative set of build our analyses,for public review and input,which shall professionally estimate the net new generation of commercial and residential square footage of built structures in the Village,and the requisite requirements for pedestrian access,parking space inventory, sewer capacity,affordable housing,open space and historic preservation/,given selected variables and scenarios relating to potential changes to the Cohasset Zoning Bylaw relative to the Village portion of the DB commercial zone.The professional consulting/planning firm shall be familiar with the literature associated with location theory and the types and characteristics of successful retail enterprises in village centers with populations and access similar to that in Cohasset. Motion adopted. 119 ARTICLE 4 :COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Recommendation C: Moved that Fifteen Thousand ($15,000)be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund Discretionary Sub Account (CPA Undesignated Reserve Fund)with the intention that these funds be available in Fiscal 2007 and thereafter,to be expended by the Town Manager for the purpose of paying one half of the costs for hiring the design professional referred to in Article 28 of this Warrant. Motion adopted. It was moved and seconded that this Special Town Meeting be dissolved at 1 1:55 p.m. A true record,ATTEST: Marion L.Douglas Town Clerk 120 APPENDIX A ACTIONS REQUESTED UNDER ARTICLE 1 NOVEMBER 13,2006 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Item Department Budget Line Original Appropriation Revised Appropriation Increase/ (Decrease)Explanation A Town Manaaer Gene ra Expenses $14,050 $22 050 $8 000 Street Light Consultant B Scnool Department Salaries &expenses $12,714,714 $12914,714 $200 000 Education Expenses C Public WorKs Genera Expenses S1 80,395 S185395 $5 000 Drainage Design I BuiicJina Maintenance Persona:Services $208,204 S218 485 $10 281 Library Custodial Hours E Bu'iicma Ma.ntenance Gene'a:Expenses S296 300 S301.718 $5 418 Library Cleaning Services F Centra Sewer Debt Se'vice S20 137 $58 550 $38 413 Sewer-Related Debt Service 121 APPENDIX B TOWN OF COHASSET FY 2007 TO FY 2011 Department/Description 2007 Request 2007 Recomm'd 2008 Proposed 2009 Proposed 2010 Proposed 2011 Proposed FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Roofing repairs Police Station $58 000 S 68 000 Roofing repairs LiDrary Slate replacement library $362000 $ Gutters and Downspouts library S 72.500 S EPDM repairs library S 44,000 S East pa'apet wall repair library S 11.000 S Roofing/envelope repairs High School (Library)S 50.000 S Technology replace 20%per year $100,000 S S 100.000 S 100.000 $100 000 S 10C.000 Middle Hign Science Classroom EXF $25 000 s Emergency Generator Osgood $160,000 s BAS (Duilding automation)system for entire town S 80 000 Osgood oavement (new back turn around /walkway)S 50,000 s Playground replacement/repair S 75.000 s Ucgrades for harbor masters office (electrical carpentry)S 10,000 S 10,000 New roof and repairs for lighthouse Keepers storage building S 10000 s Middle High Track repair S 45.000 $ Bleachers At Alumni field S 85 000 Osgood carpet replacement S 25 000 Town Hall Chiller replacement $45.000 | Town Hall sill replacement S 25.000 Town Hall AC Pasement S 15,000 Town Hali upgraaes windows electrical restroomauditonum S 60.000 Emergency Generator Town Hall S 30,COO Security System Library (cameras)S 50,000 Security System Town Hall (camera and burglar)$30.000 122 APPENDIX B TOWN OF COHASSET FY 2007 TO FY 2011 Department/Description 2007 Request 2007 Recomm'd 2008 Proposed 2009 Proposed 2010 Proposed 2011 Proposed Security System DPW (camera and Durglar)S 30,000 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT CONTINUED Emergency Generator Police $13000C Osgood Krtchen upgrade $40,0OC AC for fitness center at nigh school 5 22.00C Turf Field replacement for Alumni field S 750,00C Security System Connection to Gene'ator S 30 000 Maintenance Vehicle |if new maintenance staff hired)S 35 000 Transportation 2 Busses /1 van S 80 000 5 55 000 $80,00C Sub-Total $1,082,500 $78,000 $355,000 $355,000 $265,000 ;$1,122,00C PUBLIC WORKS Replace 1 995 Chevrolet c-30 dump truck $62,000 $0 Replace 1995 2500 utility truck $40,000 $40 000 Refurbish 1985 CAT 950 Loader $30,000 Mowing Macnine S30.000 Replace Sander 59,000 Replace 1990 Cheveroiet C-30 $45,000 Replace 1 988 Ford Loade r/Backhoe $90,000 Replace 1989 PeterDit $100,000 Replace 1986 Ford dump truck S85.00 Sub-Total $102,000 $40,000 $69,000 $135,000 $100,000 $85,00 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Equipment purchase &replacement $8 600 $8 600 $10,000 S10.000 $10,000 S10.00 Sub-Total $8,600 $8,600 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,00 123 APPENDIX B TOWN OF COHASSET FY 2007 TO FY 2011 Department/D es cription 2007 Request 2007 Recomm'd 2008 Proposed 2009 Proposed 2010 Proposed 2011 Proposed HARBORMASTER New 28 foot harbormaster boat w/equipment $70000 $70,000 Additional docks for Parker Ave &Gov't Island $10,000 $10,000 40 HP outboard egine for work skiff $5,500 Sub-Total $80,000 $80,000 $5,500 $0 $0 SO LIBRARY Replace 15 Public Computers $25 500 $0 S25.500 Replace 6 staff computers $10,200 Replace 6 children's room computers &add 3 $15,300 Replace 5 staff computers $8,500 Install Self-Check out Kiosk $14,000 Finish Staff Work Room $5,000 Replace Carpet $2,400 Replace worn Upholstery $5,000 Continue Roof Repair $13 000 $13,000 Sub-Total $38,500 $13,000 $24,200 $22,700 $13,500 $25,500 POLICE DEPARTMENT Vehicle Replacement (marked)$29,000 $0 $58,000 $29,000 $58,000 S29.000 Vehicle Replacement (unmarked)$38,000 S20,000 Special Vehicle (4X4)S30.000 Special Vehicle (motorcycle)$15,000 $15,000 Mobil Data Terminals $48,000 $48000 Portable Radios $90,000 Dispatch/911 Consoles Replacement $150,000 Police Repeater Update/Refurpish $30,000 124 APPENDIX B TOWN OF COHASSET FY 2007 TO FY 2011 Department/Description 2007 Request 2007 Recomm'd 2008 Proposed 2009 Proposed 2010 Proposed 2011 Proposed POLICE DEPARTMENT CONTINUED Seve'&WorKsta:ion Replacement $2,500 S9.000 $5,000 $5,000 Software Upgrades $2 500 Firearms -Handguns $12,500 Firearms -Long Guns $3,500 New Police Station S4,500,000 Sub-Total $92,000 $63,000 $213,000 $76,000 $4,683,000 $100,000 FIRE DEPARTMENT Ambulance Billing &Reporting System S25 000 S25 000 Chiefs Vehicle Replacement S35 000 SO Amouiance Replacement S 150 000 SO Engine Two Replacement S340 000 Ar Compressor S50.000 Equipment Trailer $25,000 jaws o'Life S25.000 Hose Replacement $25 0001 Sub-Total $210,000 $25,000 S365.000 $75,000 $25,000 $0 GRAND TOTAL $1,613,600 $307,600 $1,041,700 $673,700 $5,096,500 $1,342,500 125 VITAL STATISTICS -2006 Record of birth,marriage and death records in the Town of Cohasset for 2006 are as follows: BIRTHS The numbers of births recorded were forty-seven males and twenty-three females. MARRIAGES The total of marriages was twenty-eight.Nineteen of those were solemnized in Cohasset during the current year. DEATHS The total number of deaths was seventy-nine including residents of Cohasset who died elsewhere and non-residents who died in Cohasset. 126 PROSPECTIVE JUROR LIST Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 234 A,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 127 TOWN ACCOUNTANT Submitted herewith is my annual report for the fiscal year ended June 30,2006. 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 3.Schedule of Wages and Salaries Paid Respectfully Submitted, J.Michael Buckley 128 SUMMARY OF HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA TAX RATE 2001 14.59 2002 11.48 2003 11.99 2004 11.89 2005 10.44 2006 10.84 2007 10.50 TAX LEVY 2001 16.123.132 2002 17,871,592 2003 19,217,733 2004 20,572,805 2005 22,779,398 2006 23,556,917 2007 24,402,315 AVERAGE SINGLE FAMILY TAX BILL 2001 5,772 2002 6.437 2003 6,909 2004 7,396 2005 7,804 2006 8,442 2007 8,664 FREE CASH TOWN VALUATION 1,105,081,000 1,556,758,883 1,602,813,423 1,730,261,119 2,086.149,189 2,173.147,423 2,324,029,983 OPERATING BUDGET 23,577,313 26,132,418 26,954.203 28,112,193 29,784,963 31,724,742 33,174,703 STATE AID (1) 1 ,489,049 1,544,535 1,491,660 915,942 927,721 910,613 1.117.164 STABILIZATION FUND (1)(2) 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 1,574,628 1,106,473 937,302 346,818 737,226 1.007.767 438,199 ,035,146 921,309 492,660 38,962 42,781 (1)Unrestricted (2)S505,143 added on November 13,2006. 129 I0SO If)CM ID *- 15 6 - 6 § ft*! 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Vk _2i fes i ;;;: i"-: §{ II iLfe ma* i =; a Sis—i ."--^ iiSigl!,IJ pJ lie i^ 5 !i I • fc-U" 142 pe{o oiolb -J so i I ..... - ' ft 13 - - C 1 - . i a -• :: ;>: - < 4-- ;.: m i ?:?;> 5§ .M5 ;-4 i 4 : 5 1811 ;-'• ~ 143 144 STATE AND COUNTY ASSESSMENTS BUDGET VS ACTUAL Account County Tax Retired Teachers Health Insurance Mosquito Control Project Air Pollution Control Metro Area Planning Council Registry Non Renewals Mass Bay Transit Authority Special Education Charter Schools Totals Estimated Actual Charges Charges $89,534 $89,534 544.229 544.229 29,865 29,868 3,043 3,043 1,986 1,987 5,440 1,360 136,210 136,211 6,958 1,245 83.262 83,463 $900,527 $890,940 145 CENTRAL COHASSET SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES Revenue: User Charges Connection Fees Miscellaneous Revenue Total Revenue Expenditures Depreciation Expense Debt Service Unpaid Bills Transfer to General Fund Encumbrances Total Expenditures &Encumbrances Excess of Revenue Over Expenditures Undesignated Fund Balance July 1 2005 Add Prior year Encumbrances closed Transfers from General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance June 30,2006 702,705 12,811 596,593 22,693 52,730 20,429 715.516 (692.445) 23.071 (23,071) NORTH COHASSET SEWER EN'ITiRPRJSE FUND STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES Revenue: User Charges Connection Charges Miscellaneous Revenue Total Revenue Expenditures Encumbrances Depreciation Expense Transfer to General Fund Total Expenditures &Encumbrances Excess of Revenue Over Expenditures Undesignated Fund Balance July 1 ,2005 Undesignated Fund Balance June 30,2006 260,077 15,000 1185 140,492 3,382 54 333 19 500 276.262 (217,707) 58,555 11.113 69 668 146 WATER SPECIAL REVENUE FUND STATEMENT OF REVENUES,EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Revenue: User Charges (Commitments) User Charges (Abatements) User Charges (Hingham) Water Fees &Services Penalties &Interest New Services Hydrant Charges-Municipal Hydrant Charges-Private Total Revenue Expenditures Debt Service Depreciation Total Expenditures &Encumbrances Excess of Revenue Over Expenditures Retained Earnings July 1,2005 Less:Prior Year Accrual Retained Earnings June 30,2006 2,264,797 (37,831) 24,045 13,711 33,141 51,800 52,091 10.875 1 ,222,420 554,820 574,294 2,412,629 (2,351 ,534) 61,095 145,784 206,879 147 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUND STATEMENT OF REVENUES.EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Revenue:* Surcharge Revenue 2006 300 r 460 Surcharge Revenue 2005 3.467 Penallies &•Interest 754 Investment Income 25.408 State Distribution 278.306 Bond &Note Proceeds Total Revenue 608.395 Expenditures 1 34.1 02 Encumbrances -Prior Year (130.229) Encumbrances 433 .11 Total Expenditures &Encumbrances (436.983) Excess of Revenue Over Expenditures 1 71 .4 1 2 Undesignated F.B.July I,2005 262.978 Less:Prior Year Accrual Undesignated F.B.June 30.2006 434.390 "Cash Basis 148 --£'.'•>I Preset Tan taw Ot>bpit»on»tasuad H*fl#fty Proprfty Hacjarty Property (PUfl) Fual Tanas 1 Rsrwaaflonc AtMstic Fwds S^ptwem.n* AtNatic Faatds Supptsrnsnt (Rati) Achlftic F»iat Aintctjc PMdc (f««n) Public Wortt Cm r»oa Public Worts Gang*(Ftafi) ;-—i 4 1 S»w»-I A 1 (R»fi) Landfill Capping lamsn*CapoinQ p»*n) N«w gtamantary tchooJ Public Works Garage Wat**-Man Public Worti Saraga Supp4a«tam Harbor Drvdging School Tachnotogy I a war 1 I I MW*T t*-37 Maw Eiamantary Schawl Co*mpla«ot- Flood Control Harbor Moorings Fira Trucks Harbor taaoravtaMntf tawar l ft l Hag arty Prop arty Oaaartanantal Eajutamtm Caanatary Conatnjcaon Forast Avanua S<d*wa.. 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B—*WI 6«wsrl»?»vPAT 07-38 (40*00 I2D9798 Downtown 5«wi'Mwt>AT 96-46 187 400 I20UM DgMOMIImrlriWtTIUi SI TOO 1201/M B»rto»r.i.«.fMW»T«-IM 16X000 10O6AB Dr*wnown3twtrMvvraT9n-106 1(26 000 10OC499 nn«IP«<IU»KIIW>lTM]Jl t«J)l 110100 Strain PondSoa»aralV»7>»T*«-34A !0n(X1 11D1O0 anil:POM M»r HW>>T tUU 60*24 1 11O1O0 DownlonnSnnrHWFATJS-IO J 2»1 777 11CKB Downtown Saw»rUw»>ATS9 I'1»IH]noict Downtown Imr MWCAI 00473 237 045 11/D1Q0 Downtown 5«w«r btwPST 0O.O4 4 779 346 1ID14X Downtown i«wir V 104.500 I2X)1«X *M>Pond h.i ir 638 000 12O1B30 Downtown &«w*r COO 000 01 MAC TOTALS -BETTERJIENT8 8 TAX LEVY FUNDED 20 yn 4<£4 10 12 yn 2 00 J 60 16 yn 3»*7f 20 yn 20yn 20 yn 20 yn 3D yn 20 yn 2D yn 20 yn 30 yn 20 yn 20 yn 20 yn 20 yn 20 yn JOyrc 4J0-CO0 20 yn 1X400 tftyn 2 2&-4C0 (0.(48 137JS4 205.000 1 431 700 1 256 90C (23.200 13*.(00 194 00C 1 29.111 1 290122 1 Mi 401 1 665 966 472.213 1921818 1J24.773 199.OOC 3(72(77 97I.CQ5 423 974 480 000 • I -T 4- 30 624 10024 VT4J 1.977 136.287 4.447 20 000 1(6000 ««80 33.13:6S66P 1 342 900 17.802 60 985 15(27 1.1(0 2(8 17016 29 943 (.7(7 584 600 7 749 (.(47 1 953 130 300 1.7M 4457 7.(43 1(2.000 2.413 54 049 16 KS 1 724 603 16 962 21 171 49 148 1 .211.003 15.791 3407I (4.319 1.496 193 16.2(9 (USS 24.100 1 560 911 26.822 6056 3,917 4(3.240 3,776 77.0(7 20 474 1 824 287 22 129 30978 67 032 1.131 76*22.(47 73W 2.105 188.971 2.303 MJOI 127.4*4 3 41*317 42(46 66.350 814,076 32 610 28 050 396 924 19.510 40 000 440 000 19 980 174737 464.402 18 706 006 303.810 WM.Y TrMtmoM Flint Land Acquisition fRH*| Syflam ftttpain tfM4 »y««m FUps-n 1M*4<(R«jTi) tttariiKjoon SyWMn Oyvtcvn (Wtvowin vf*>| WOtfPH tyttVftl IffllVQYMMtfnt Sy«*m improvfjMtnts vyHcn (twpfovont 1 OTALS WATER REVENUE FUNDED SRAND TOTAL 74*0000 canto* •.111.0(0 10.01/04 (00 000 ton 607* 1.430.»00 1201/99 2 4*3 000 12D14K 160.000 01716102 2.617.000 0(71 2«4 2440 000 06X1O5 2 000 000 0B01O5 34 yrx 6 00 (yn (JO 20 rm 4(64)10 13 yn 2.00-1*0 19 yn 3 90*76 1»yn.3 76-6.25 70 yn 4 10*00 16 yn 2.26-440 20 yn 3 00*00 20 yn 3 50-175 20 yn 3SO-4 76 511 0OC 160.000 24(4(0 1.111.0*0 (00 000 940 000 1.920,000 120.000 2.(17.000 68.824(74 66 824874 73J0O0 160 000 133410 KJN 60000 IOOjOOO 120 000 10000 82 O00 2.145000 2903000 6.245 000 726 616 6 353.000 3342 686 465.263 61 MB 026 438.000 26.6*0 3000 133.0(0 9.3(1 1 -292.9*2 40,(70 660 000 23.7*7 (40.000 43.460 1.(00 000 87 870 110.000 4.746 243*000 97 7»» 2 346 000 47 433 2400.000 69 389 12933.902 443.730 61 3(1 026 3068148 151 C€rfT STAJTMENT Amount of tome 0*1 p of l»ti*» Q?fO1J06 FYS*Frt)6 interest Ouutamiifre Ftafl-Principal F v Ba lane*nar-emo AtMfttort* FY06 FY06 0&OQIQ6 Principal SRF Omatanairrg Payment Aea-ltance Balmca FYOS Tern Dorarv Note* Cmstcr SO (SAN)cn so King Strict L«W CP.C Irwr PUrrtng Sewer SaJeRite |MMf «**Study Sawer USIt Harbor LaaaW Sawer Dea*Run l Rual Way Sewer Batlan Preoarty Gc-nantl jamaa B raoK FisMrig General Ntwtonvtta General Co«4 Pro©***/GwwaJ Dtpartmaotal £qu>fMB*ftt G*"nni ^amas L an*Eaaaraan*General Wast Comar Crtfvart Ganefi. Departmantil EaWtpmal Gefkaral Scrwal Ptsnrwng General (Choal ComwxKt&r Ganaral library General PVCOrSAM]General WatarSystaoi Water water System Water Watar Sytua wr.r Water System Watar Water System 400.000 100.000 211000 100 £00 105,000 400.000 1B5 000 64.200 26 000 188 000 234 000 26 030 005 26.000 600.000 2 900.000 2400.000 4D0OOCO 2.000.000 TOTALS -TEMPORARY NOTES 400000 too 000 too.ooo 100.000 sa.ooc 60 000 SO DOC 40 or. 261 000 100000 100 000 1.200.000 1200.000 400.000 tesooo •92.600 isieoo E4 20C 2CC00 168 000 (9.000 234000 65.000 esse,is'25 060000 6^»».187 26 D00 scoooc sooooo 600.000 2.900.000 2.400 000 4.000.030 4000 .000 i COO 00C 2.000.000 2X00^00 2.000.000 1.0OO.OS0 1MO0OO 16 574 787 39 M0 MO 14 74S.387 14.74S.S7 AMOUtfT5 At/TMORiZED AND UNISSUED Auth Auth Protect D«»Afnoum wnHnir MirogtfMnc Plan 03«7/9S 200 oa. School Renowaon Ptanrtlno i2<nas 234.000 School Renovations 03/26X10 250SO0OO K&TA W*U»rvl«i.~'j 1 200 0CC atSTA vmt%11r06jO1 280000 NmLlbrvy 03OS430 :;sooa Nm Library 11054J1 •rat* Wjt«r Syilrrs Nnrjr»r«m4ntE 11O5J01 23.762 Wtf System Hnpfsvtfn«ru 03 '30 2;28.248 Stww Nmng O3/3W02 61.000 Stn)fta«a$v«wiw soo.ooe EarMt Property 11/18X32 1001000 Cook Property 11/17*33 4£O0.0OC Water 8yst*»URfffovcmomt 03/27834 21 £82.190 James Lane Enctvem 03/27434 64.200 Seaveetl Rrptari i2rOSJ04 600 .000 Water Svattni Improvementa «/0B»4 2000,000 UfH«Hsrber Sewer 04/02*6 12000 000 Water SyvUrn Itrtproeemenra 044J2O6 4.000.000 Deeo Rem KM M 04J02/0S 1.200 000 jt*«riimmg 04/028)6 100.000 Beecrrwood Street Siaevrafs.12>36A>S 100.000 Authorteed 1 tintrsuee*78J94JK 152 TKI'ST ITNI1S STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN Fl'NI)BALANCE FISCAL YEAR 2006 Balance Donations t Withdrawals Investment Due From/Balance July 1 Receejts Income ao)June 30 PARKS AND PLAYGRCXINOS Bikngs Park Puna 1.7S7 131 1889 BJkngs Common Fund 1549 116 1.664 H W Wadleigli Parte Fund 8217 613 8,830 IMinlwr^il Park Fund 19.671 4.903 1.449 (275)15.943 Edith M.Bates Fund 9.994 746 10.740 CEMETERIES Perpetual Care-Woodude Cemetary 178.670 7.743 13.305 500 184 732 Perpetual Care-Woodside Cemetery (Van)40190 3 411 43 601 Perpetual Ceie-Beechwood Cemetery 11626 2500 877 500 15 503 Beechwood Cemetery Association 1847 421 6068 Estate of Harry E WJOur 96S2 723 10.404 Charlotte Lincoln Bell Memohal Fund 42.673 3.185 45.858 Isadora B Newty Fund 34.252 2.566 36.809 Cedar Street Cemetery 4 467 335 4.822 SCHOOLS Ripley Fund 8.197 150 811 8658 James W rechoti Scholarship Fund 3251 150 242 3.343 Major WOam Arthur Scholarship Fund a 521 100 635 8856 Aece and Water Shuebruk Scholarship Fund 126.729 2.000 9,376 (500)132604 WWam Ripley Jr.Affitetie Fund 19.564 1462 21066 John F Creamer Scholarship Fund 1.415 106 1.621 Margaret M Hardy Scho4ersha>Fund 250 404 7.350 19660 261,714 Helen &Malcom Stevens Sehoranhip Fund 199 738 5.000 14.813 (3000)205.551 Noel Rpley Scholarship 54 559 1.165 4.076 (250)59.550 Lanobarr,Schotarship 11.769 1.000 882 (850)12801 Staunton Scholarship 1500 6 1.506 CHS Alumni Scholerthtj 5440 80 5.500 VOLUNTARY CHECKOFF FUNDS Scholarship Fund 2054 763 146 2.963 Education Fund 3.186 564 240 1S4 4.163 Disabled Seniors Fund 4 726 181 353 200 5460 OTHER Staoeuution Fund 524 485 485 523 3819 42 7B1 Stabsuauon Fund-Sewer 463.795 16.764 480.659 Conservabon Fund 22172 887 23.059 Conservation Fund 12.974 968 13.942 Beechwood Improvement Association 13434 2575 450 11.310 Beechwood BaO Park Fund 365 30 425 Rebrament Fund 406 197 16.060 420.257 Retrement Fund 169114 80.000 12.313 101.427 Town Pump Maintenance 2248 90 2337 Reed Corner Trust Fund 157 6 163 Aits Lottery Fund 14.333 8.945 295 <3)5.680 Captains'Wafc Fund 9604 564 385 9 405 Historical MMary Trust 778 58 836 Hagerty Trust 2519 1.700 82 900 Elder Afhrs Trust Rockland 12.664 12398 890 1.057 Elder Aflars Trust Hngham 31020 1 169 32,188 PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LBRARY Dodge &Cox International Fund 16.980 955 17.935 T Rone Prce Emerging Markets Fund 18.990 (1.385)16.615 T Rowe Price Nam Era Fund 16 980 1040 18.021 Vanguard Money Market Fund 1051 105 41 987 Vanguard Inremabonal Growth Fund 16.721 593 17.314 Vanguard Star Fund 421 849 (64.287)29.580 33.770 361.752 Vanguard Wellesley Fund 404 883 11.937 (15.260)401.559 TRUST FUND TOTALS 3.573128 16508 648985 179.751 (18785)3101.617 153 SCHEDULE OF RESERVE FUND TRANSFERS FISCAL YEAR 2006 Appropriation 07/01/05 Annual Town Meeting 125,00000 Appropriation 12/05/05 Special Town Meeting 109,000.00 Total Available S 234,000 00 Selectmen 07/14/05 Benchmarking (7,500.00) Selectmen 11/24/05 Holiday Lights (3,100 00) Library 12/05/05 Computer Replacement (1,700 00) Town Accountant 02/09/06 Computer Replacement (769 00) Facilities 02/09/06 Full Time Salaries (8,000 00) Police 02/09/06 Investigative Services (3,845.20) Town Clerk 03/29/06 Election Expenses (4,17000) Town Accountant 05/09/06 Computer Replacement (1,400.00) Harbormaster 05/09/06 General Expenses (522.00) Harbormaster 05/09/06 Department Head (3,898.00) Fire 05/09/06 Sick Leave Buyback (13,736.00) Legal 06/30/06 Tcwn Counsel (25100) Total Transfers $(48,891.20) Current Balance s 185,108 80 154 WAGES SALARIES PAID CALENDER YEAR 3006 UtfMUM FaelNamWM 1 Prima.»Department Groat Pay Last Nama First NemaM I I Primary Department Groaa Ray QUILL MARY E board 0*Assessors 64 254 ADAMS BRIAN 1 II lm f .:67 626 KRUPCZAK OEBRAJ ELLEN Board or Assessors 44B96 LINCOLN DEREKA Feoutres 52969 WAPNEP Board of Assessors 31 .1 59 KELLY MARKH .Facilities 52 534 GRANVILLE MARY e Boaid or Aaaeaeor a 1300 EMANUELLO an i Hun -i IFaoMies 40,633 MILLER ELSAj Board of Assessors 1200 LiM66iN DAVID J Fanlii-es 15 276 PA'ROUA MICHAEL C Board of Assessors 1200:SL'IJJVAN DANIEL iFaahties 2.781 | DepertmentTplal (44 008 Papa-imam Tola $232,023 TRAOO TARA Board of Haanh 54 819 l-ncOln ROGER W Fira Department 93.775 FITZSlMMONS JUDITH 5 Board olHaaOh 4-290 SI.ODEA. i PAULT IFire Depenmenl 66339 GOD2TK JOSEPH R Board of Haanh 24 976 PROTULIS ROBERT =F.re Depanmanl 84 450 GOOOW1N MARY ;Buard ol Health 1207 SILVIA ROBERT D Fira Depanmanl 80,856 TRASK MARK H ,F,re Depanmont 78.378 Department Total $122 292 CURlEY JAMES F Fire Deponmanl 77,418 HER NAM JjHN M Fire Depanmanl nan EGAN ROBERT M Butt nrv.and «71 176 MAHONEY JR FRANCIS X Fire Depart men!77,041 NOONAN KIANCI ANN BrjikitnQ/Ljnd U ao 3BB70 SMITH DANIEL Fw*Depanmanl 72,434 =1.:a*JOANN Buieirno/LandLee 23 B30 D2CKRAT JOHN J IFire Department b'J its kj IBM SANDRAJ '.rii.ic.a-d Jea 6 942 FINEGAN ""rMA£-1 tie Depertment 68,472 HARRINGTON EUZAl-l'-i 3 Buikling/Lar-d Laa 354 HALL JAMES Fire Department 68 423 CIO HI JAMESE Fire Depanmanl 67 419 Depenmenl Tola $15197'ROSANO RANDALL W Frto Depenmenl 66,337 BELANGER RANDY P Frre Depanment 66,671 sesrrro CARL A Depi D'PnB'cWoni 73712.RUNEy JAMES P Fira Deparlmenl 64 865 SES-rro ANTHONY C Depi of Pt/0>rc Worse 66217 MORR SON LAL'Ra CHRIS Fee Depanmanl 59.037 LIVINGSTON BOYD J Dapl olPuoiic Worm 5B30D W37NZLOW ERi:w F»e Depanmanl 59.001 ^-AA.,'50'.ANO R EW W jar'o'PhEE Al-.i BW =0*0*R6BERT Fee Depanmeni 56 456 GlARENTE CHARGES E ;.,[>ol &WEK A^r.j 52 4 36 3URRV JAMES L F.eDapanmenl 49.635 BLTTWAN KENNFTm ElARF.Jap*ot t-w5if Wo»«s 43 936 ALT DAVID F„e Department 43 483 THAYER JP KENNETH E ROeSRf Oar ol Pvr-.A :•! Dapl of PuolK Worss' 45 243 44 B24* VAFR rUNNiriGHAM MATTHEW 8 Frre Depanmanl 35.561 34.192PCPENBR1NKDANIELPrieDepenment EDGETT PHILIP L Depi of Pupie:Wot.e tte,n MARTIN ROBERT iFire Depenmenl 32 17? BAKER JR GRANVIJ.EC HERBERT L Dapt of PuolK Wot«s 44 420 STARVA3GI PETER W Fue Depanmanl 20914 12:697l/^S-Dap-of Ruck Worm 42 678 -EOnE SHARON S Frre Depanment 0URRAY CHRISTOPHER bap-of Pu&'K Wo**a 4-519 VC*AV "HOMAS Fra Dapanmaml 4,615 EKBOM LEO A Jarr o'Pvoik Wor-s J'2'.MAYNJeRD STEVEN L I re 1 opanmom 3.718 SNOW MAI-1 Jap'0*RuO'rc Wo»«*33 958 BROOKE WILL AM A Fire Depanment 126 VANG EL LARRY Depi of Public Woraa 14 075 ZYFJKOWSK)S)A'l tap-c'Pun .-A area -.11.1 Department Total $1 609 650UrSMIPATRICK'rep-r'f'jp'.r W.-r..4 593 _ANZIl_0~Tl DYLAN.jap-ci Pub K Works 1542 gibbons LORREN S Harbormaster 31 796 Clark ANDREW Oept of Public Worse 1 412 MUNCEY jClrtN D Merbormesler 18.892 JOHNSON ROBERT A Harbormaster 4 43B :>eoenment 1 ola 17 4 379 DUGGAN JOSEP".Harbormaster 3 358 GILMORE BAGGS SUSAN Hatbormaaier 1B15 1.536CARCLAE»e-Affaxa 33 578 ROBERT Harbormaster BBYANTOf,KATr*_EEN fc ear Anei's 32D97 ELWOPTHv UMU Eefe.Alfere 27 633 Department Total $R1 64 5 iHOPSEFrELC maP~h«r Eeje.Alte..e •95S7" SALERNO GERTRUDE geda-Afl...15365 TEWSSBURY HAM-l"DN 1 Elde.AI1e»e 9689 00 NO HUE JAMES T E»arAna>a 7413 1 1 BUCKLEY JOHN EMa.Affa.-a 3 003 1 Deoan-rsnt T cite 1 i J • 155 SSmSS r-^:»»^-JT'.*1 .i .|:T .»t=r ?*«.>-r s^w fi MtlMllil i -'-.."--.armaz -t) BTEEfft?'"v^i-VfcUWS:,. 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The Educational Fund will provide supplemental educational funding for Cohasset Public Schools.Additionally,funds may be used for existing adult literacy programs. The Elderly /Disabled Fund will provide property tax relief for elderly and disabled Cohasset taxpayers who meet specific criteria established by the Elderly /Disabled Fund Committee. Unfortunately the annual donations to these funds have been minimal.Awards from the above funds will be made in future years once there are sufficient sums available. Also in Fiscal 2006 the Treasurer/Collector's office processed approximately 1 1,958 Real Estate tax bills,492 Personal Property tax bills,9,196 Motor Vehicle Excise tax bills,413 Boat Excise and 10,666 Water/Sewer bills. The Treasurer/Collector's office continues to accept tax payments via the internet.To pay via the internet simply log onto www.mcc.net ,look up your real estate,motor vehicle,and or water/sewer bill,and send the payment to the Town either directly from your bank account or by credit card. Once again considerable efforts were made to contact taxpayers and collect taxes in arrears.Tax liens were recorded on all subsequent Fiscal Year 2006 taxes totaling 26,673.00.Subsequent taxes are those outstanding balances for properties that were already in Tax Title.In addition,new Tax Liens were recorded on all outstanding Fiscal Year 2005 real estate taxes,totaling 10,828.59.The town received in tax title payment the amount of 61,807.19. 160 Special thanks to Assistant Treasurer-Collector Kathleen McCarthy and Assistant to the Treasurer Sandra Parnell,who were instrumental in continuing the progress of the department. 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'9..H61 a*.Ttii&l-:r*a;.1.'r ;«;5t:lis :!™XX»,aj.rcj K IS6.*T5; \cz I40J ti^05Elj ?13?3tSJi17;t 110,737 Jn ir tnl r-~J-a H'WmanK J E.'<L,.t|._1 'r;r-'..(,,-'-:-'-''" <tot •iw;oil tl A.,-..' ! 162 RECONCILIATION OF TOWN CASH ACCOUNTS JUNE 30.2006 Balance in Treasury July 1,2005 $11,582,286.41 Receipts $8 6,408,187.68 Disbursements ($88,213,981.09) Balance in Town Treasury June 30,2006 $9,776,493.00 Cash on Hand $150.00 Bank of America 30,398.19 Eastern Bank 2,137,599.01 Hingham Institute For Savings 1,625,951.02 Hingham Institute For Savings -Trust Funds 933,003.47 Mass.Municipal Depository Trust 366,433.39 Mass.Municipal Depository Trust -Trust Fundi 95,639.37 Mellon Bank 573,701.26 Pilgrim Cooperative Bank 1,101,349.56 Rockland Trust 761,704.44 Rockland Trust -Trust Funds 1,203,239.77 State Street Bank &Trust 40,019.43 Vanguard Croup -Trust Funds ,907,304.09 Total Funds in Town Custody $9,776,493.00 163 BOARD OF ASSESSORS 2006 The property tax levy is the revenue a community can raise through real and personal property taxes.The property tax levy is the largest source of revenue for the Town of Cohasset.The property tax levy for Fiscal Year 2006 was $23,556,918.06 representing 70%of the $33,833,236.06 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 2006,the Assessors'Office conducted a full interim review of the town.The staff conducted an analysis of all arms- length sales that occurred in the town during calendar year 2004,reported sales trends in the real estate market,and completely adjusted the land valuation tables,in preparation of the Department of Revenue review.The total valuation of the town was $2,173,147,423 with a tax rate of $10.84 per thousand dollars of assessment. In addition to the revaluation of real estate,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 2006,the staff conducted field inspections of over 400 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 efforts throughout the year. Respectfully submitted, Mary E.Granville,Chairperson Michael C.Patrolia,Clerk Elsa J.Miller,Member 164 Board of Health Annual Report 2006 Board membership re-organized in April 2006.Upon re-organization,Peggy S. Chapman,RN remained as Chairperson for the Board with Stephen N.Bobo as Clerk and Robin M.Lawrence,DDS became the Member.Joseph R.Godzik,VMD remains as Health Agent on a part-time basis with Tara N.Tradd as Office Manager/Health Inspector.The public health nurse continues to be Judy Fitzsimmons,RN,assisted by Mary Goodwin,RN. Through the urging of the Board of Health,Water Resource Protection Committee, Health of the Harbor Committee and others,the Board of Selectmen appointed a temporary Stormwater Management Commission which will manage all of the Town's stormwater issues once it is approved by Town Meeting.Once officially established the Commission will relieve the Board of Health of its responsibility for managing the stormwater program.The Town's recognition of the serious stormwater and flooding issues in the Town were paramount in the decision to establish a Stormwater Management Commission. The James Brook Non-point Pollution Source Grant from the Mass Coastal Zone Management resulted in recording some valuable data for future stormwater pollution mitigation.Results of the sampling of thirteen sties along lower James Brook showed that stormwater is a major source of pollution from bacteria nutrients and suspended solids in James Brook and eventually in Cohasset Harbor.During dry weather,sampling from the thirteen sites resulted in bacteria (specifically the enterococci group)counts ranging from well below 100 colonies per 100 milliliters to approximately 2400 colonies. When sampling occurred during a rain event,the counts ranged from 24,000 colonies per 100 ml to 240,000 colonies.Enterococci are the bacteria used to determine water quality for swimming.Another wet weather sampling event will take place in April 2007.Work was accomplished through the volunteer monitoring program of the Center for Student Coastal Research (CSCR).Students performed analysis at the CSCR laboratory on Parker Avenue.A copy of the final report of the study is available at the Board of Health office.Based on the data collected,the following recommendations were submitted: 1.Placement of Best Management Practices (BMP)to mitigate the pollutants in stormwater before the discharge into James Brook. 2.Investigate potential pollution sources on South Main Street near Summer Street. 3.Establish low fertilizer application practices in the watershed. 4.Monitor siltation and erosion controls abutting the MBTA Greenbush revitalization project. 165 Water quality testing at Black Rock Beach required the closure of the beach for swimming for one day based on one individual sample.Bassing Beach and the Yacht Club required the closure of the beach for swimming for a period during the summer. While no individual test resulted in closure,a prolonged period of testing resulted in exceeding a geometric mean,which also requires closure.The source of this microbiological pollution is unknown. The Board of Health continues to on its Emergency Preparedness planning.Cohasset is in the Massachusetts Department of Public Health's (MDPH)Region 4B which consists of 27 cities and towns around Boston.The Region has established mutual aid agreements among the 27 towns and the City of Boston so that in the event of an emergency;staffing levels could be augmented to handle the emergency.The Board also completed its All Hazards Emergency Plan and continues to develop its pandemic flu plan.In November Cohasset hosted a table top exercise involving six towns:Cohasset,Hanover,Hingham, Hull,Scituate and Norwell.The exercise tested emergency planning relating to a large scale outbreak of an infectious disease.Police,Fire,Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Management personnel participated as well as representatives of South Shore Hospital.A Medical Reserve Corps is also being formed in the Town.Physicians, nurses,social workers and other health care professionals have signed up,as well as non-medical support persons.More volunteers are needed to carry out emergency plans, not just for medical emergencies but also for natural disasters,funding missing persons or terror events. On September 1 ,the Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced that the EEE virus had been detected in mosquito's pools sampled in Cohasset.No human cases were identified. The Board of Health held its annual Health Fair at the Second Congregational Church this years Fair was a great success over 100 citizens participated.In November and December there were over 800 immunization participations in the Medicare Reimbursement program for flu and pneumonia immunizations. On April 29 th the Board of Health helped sponsor the Girl Scout's Earth Day Cleanup that was led by Alison Callahan and resident Bill Burnett.The group rallied over 20 volunteers and the cleanup was a huge success. , The Board continues to work with the School Department on matters pertaining to lead and copper in the drinking water,sanitation and air quality in the school buildings and advising in the area of distribution. In May of this year the Town of Cohasset was transferred from the Northeast Region of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)Office to the DEP's Southeast Regional office located in Lakeville. The Board is grateful to all who assist with programs and clinics through volunteer efforts and monetary donations throughout the year. 166 Nursing Services Provided in 2006 Keep Well Clinics 162 Adult Immunization 865 Diabetic /Cholesterol Screening 85 Health Fair Participants 100 Communicable Disease Follow Up 27 Home Nursing Visits 207 Office Nursing Visits 760 Total Nursing Visits 967 The Board received the following revenue during 2006: Licenses and Permits:$12,735.00 Witnessing Percolation Testing:$1 8,63 1.50 Disposal System Construction Permit:$3,020.00 Other $10,618.23- PHN Gift Account $1,675.50 , Medicare Reimbursement $14,178.08 Respectfully Submitted: Peggy S.Chapman,RN,CS,Chairperson Stephen N.Bobo;Clerk Robin M.Lawrence,DDS,MPH,Member 167 Cohasset Elder Affairs Annual Report Director's Report December 31,2006 The mission of Cohasset Elder Affairs is to offer outstanding Programs and Services that provide for the physical,social,and emotional needs of our older adults by assisting them to lead independent,stimulating,and self-reliant lives as members of the Community. Our Goals include: 1.Provide Education for older adults and families on -critical current Senior issues. 2.Provide Outreach Assistance for seniors unable to come to the Senior Center. 3.Foster Intergenerational Programs (with other Community Agencies)that will enrich the lives of older adults,families and children. 4.Provide programs that promote healthy life style choices,stimulate the mind,and increase laughter. Revised by CEA Board of Directors 10/16/2006. The guiding force of Cohasset Elder Affairs is its Board of Directors whose challenge is to assure that the Mission is being carried out in a fiscally responsible manner by the Director of Elder Affairs and the Senior Center Staff. FY 2006 Cohasset Elder Affairs experienced the greatest growth in the areas of Outreach/Advocacy and Volunteerism. OUTREACH: Our Outreach Worker/Shine Councilor (Carol Barrett)Provided 3,742 units of service. NOTE:A unit of service is one phone call or visit,assisting with an application and so on. In addition to her assisting seniors with applying for the correct Medicare Part D Programs,fuel assistance and a host of other programs,Carol assigns the Respite Care Providers,the Friendly Visitors,and monitors the Telephone Reassurance Program.An additional 3,170 units of service were provided by these programs. VOLUNTEERISM: In FY 2006,the Coordinator of Volunteer Services recruited,trained,placed,and supported twenty four new volunteers bringing the total to 145 volunteers ranging from 168 Junior High students through people who are seniors themselves!In FY 2006 these 145 volunteers donated 5,960 hours at an estimated value of $53,100.Volunteers are the glue that allow Senior Centers and Councils on Aging to function and as they are so important to Programs going forward,there needs to be a Coordinator of Volunteer Services in place.As of 2004,all people who volunteer in a Senior Center must have a Criminal Background Check done before they can volunteer.For the Town of Cohasset,the Coordinator of Volunteer Services is assigned this very confidential task. FY 2006 was very busy for CEA as they sponsored many educational opportunities and stimulating lectures for seniors,as well as many fun events;such as,the End of Summer Picnic,the Valentine's Tea,Veteran's Day Brunch,Over-Eighty Birthday Party,Thanksgiving Dinner at Atlantica and many more.Some new exercise programs were offered including Aerobics,Line Dancing,Tai Chi and Arthritis Exercise. Many new programs are being planned for FY 2007. FISCAL 2006 OPERATING BUDGET DETAIL Municipal $158,132.00 (Salaries:$126,972.00 Operating:$31,160.00) State F.Grant $8,283.00 (Used to pay Publicist) Title HID $2206.00 (Helping Older Adults Educational Grant) Title HIE $5000.00 (Respite Care Giver Program Grant) In-Kind Donations:Use of Church Halls and Custodial Services,Harborview, Cohasset Sailing Club,Atlantica Thanksgiving Dinner,Gourmet Club Meals and Volunteer Services =$73,100.00 The biggest change for Cohasset Elder Affairs FY 2006 was the retirement of the Director Kathy Bryanton,who was the first Director of Elder Affairs for the Town of Cohasset.As the fairly new Director,I would like to offer my thanks to the CEA Board of Directors,the Board of Selectmen,the Town Manager,the CEA Staff,the Friends of CEA,and all of the Community Agencies who have been so supportive during the first part of FY 2007. Respectfully Submitted, Linda Elworthy Director of Cohasset Elder Affairs 169 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 2009 Ann C.Barrett,Treasurer 2008 Ralph Perroncello,Asst.Treasurer .-2007 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 Wednesday 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 1 2 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 50,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.Funding has been an issue for the Cohasset Housing Authority to rehabilitate the Harborview Complex.The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment 170 Officials,has recommended that we alert our municipalities and legislatures as to the severe budget crisis that exist in public housing today. In unprecedented consideration,the Community Preservation Committee entertained requests from the Cohasset Housing Authority in the form of needed capital improvements.Money from the CPC has funded new intercom/secure door system, refrigerators,stoves,lever door handles,water-saver commodes,water-saver showerheads and a number of water heaters.This year the town,upon the recommendation of the CPC,has awarded the Authority $400,000 in CPC funds towards replacing the envelope of the buildings at Harborview.Our deepest gratitude to Taffy Nothnagle initiating the process and presenting the application;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. The State's budget this year allowed for a 7%increase.We continue to request emergency funding for our complex,as weather and time take their toll.We have submitted a budget to the Department of Housing and Community Development that indicates our needs which is far greater than the amount the State allows. 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.The Department of Housing and Community Development has set a budget of $910,000 to accomplish this task,the $910,000 includes the $400,000 in CPC funds awarded the Authority.The work has begun;the project has been bid and the actual work will be done in the Spring of 2007. Our continued gratitude to the Public Works,Police and Fire Departments for their continued generosity,insuring the safety of our residents;to the students from Notre Dame Academy,the Girl Scout and Brownie troops 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 Christopher Allen,Vice-Chairman Ann C.Barrett,Treasurer Ralph Perroncello,Assistant Treasurer Susan Sardina,Member 171 BUILDING DEPARTMENT ~~2006 ANNUAL REPORT In 2006,the Building Department issued 419 building permits for over S23 million worth of new construction. Eight permits were issued for new dwellings on previously undeveloped land,while six more permits were for demolition and reconstruction of existing homes.Hundreds more were for 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 2006 Issuances/Activity Number Fees Collected Total Construction Value Building Permits 419 $233,653 >523,148,669 Certificates of Inspection 45 $1,550 Certificates of Occupancy 17 $425 Plumbing Permits 198 $10,515 Gas Permits 179 $5,089 Weights &Measures Sealing 22 S 3,040 / Totals 880 $254,272 $23,148,669 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 172 Planning Board —2006 Annual Report The Cohasset Planning Board,under the authority granted by Massachusetts General Law,Chapter 41,Section 81 A-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 2006. The Board conducted hearings on a number of Zoning Articles: •For the April 1 ,2006 Annual Town Meeting,the Planning Board conducted public hearings for six (6)zoning bylaws warrant articles: Article 13:Inclusionary Zoning Article 14:Off-Street Parking Article 15:SMROD Sunset Article 16:Large House Plan Review Article 17:Transit Overlay District Article 18:Reconciliation •For the November 13,2006 Special Town Meeting,the Planning Board conducted public hearings for seven (7)zoning bylaw warrant articles: Article 21:SMROD Zoning Bylaw Amendment Article 22:Zoning ByLaw Amendment to Section 5.3.1 "TABLE OF AREA REGULATIONS DISTRICT R-A COVERAGE BUILDING"^ Article 23:Zoning ByLaw Amendment to Section 3.1 "DIVISION INTO' DISTRICTS"to add a new zoning district -Village Business District. Article 24:Zoning Map Amendment to define the Village Business District Article 25:Zoning Bylaw Amendment to Section 5.3.1 TABLES OF AREA REGULATIONS,by adding dimensional requirements for the Village Business District Article 26:Zoning Bylaw Amendment to Section 4.2 PERMITTED USES to impose the same use provisions on the Village Business District that already apply to the Downtown Business District. Article 27:Zoning Bylaw Amendment to Section 7.1 OFF-STREET PARKING, LOADING AND DRIVEWAY Four subdivision applications were addressed by the Planning Board in 2006. •Review and public hearings were conducted for a Definitive Commercial Subdivision filing for "Scituate Hill,"at 215 CJC Highway between Sunrise Assisted Living and the Brass Kettle Office Building.In April,2006,the decision of "approval with conditions" was issued for this application,creating four (4),80,000 SF buildable commercial lots for likely warehouse and/or office and retail development. •Review and public hearings were continued in 2006 for a Definitive Subdivision 173 application submitted by King Taylor Cohasset LLC for the construction of five (5)new homes on 40,000 to 80,000 SF lots on Castle Road/215 South Main Street.This property,now named "Manor Way"is bordered by Mendel Road,1 00 Pond Street and the Cedarmere site on Beechwood St.The Definitive Subdivision filing was approved with conditions in April,2006 and is currently being appealed by an abutter. •Public Hearings were opened in April,2006 for the Definitive Subdivision filing for "The Estates at Castle Hill,"2 1 1 South Main Street.This 4 lot subdivision abuts the north boundry of Highland Estates on Beechwood Street and abuts the northeast boundry of Manor Way at 215 South Main Street.At the request of the applicant's attorney,an extension to January 3 1 ,2007 for the continuation of the public hearings was granted. •Public hearings were opened for a Preliminary Subdivision filing for Jerusalem Road Estates,a 6 residential building lot subdivision at 602 Jerusalem Road.In May,2006 the Planning Board voted unanimously to disapprove this application for reasons including but not limited to the fact that:the Planning Board did not deem the location of the access to this subdivision off of Black Rock Road,which is a private way,to be suitable for use as a public way;concrete engineering data and a concrete plan relative to wastewater treatment was lacking;any indications as to the disposition by the Conservation Commission relative to the impacts of the Rivers Act were lacking;and,there was a general lack of specificity in the application. The Board held public hearings on three (3)large home review applications.One submission was somewhat controversial as abutters were quite concerned about exacerbating existing drainage issues as well as creating new drainage issues on abutter properties.The applicant/contractor was particularly sensitive to abutter concerns and to Planning Board recommendations,implementing a number of the drainage recommendations to remedy existing drainage issues as well as avoid future drainage issues.The Planning Board ultimately issued positive recommendations to the Building Commissioner to issue building permits for all three large home review applications. The Board reviewed and approved with conditions two Site Plan Review Applications: •A site plan review was conducted for an expansion of the rest room facilities at the South Shore Music Circus.Final approval with conditions was issued in May,2006. •Site Plan Review public hearings which began in November 2005 for the construction of a new 6000 SF retail and warehouse facility as an expansion of the existing Joseph's Hardware retail business on CJC Highway,were continued into 2006.A final approval with conditions was issued on January 30,2006. A substantial amount of attention was focused on the continued review of the status of conditions and progress of projects approved in the previous year(s)including: •Highland Estates,the fourteen lot subdivision off Beechwood Street,required review 174 of the site work and the subdivision roadway prior to lot releases.In December,2006, three lots were released to Mr.Anthony Nader. •Ox Pasture Lane Subdivision off Beechwood Street completed all subdivision conditions of approval and received lot releases in August,2006. •Review of the 105 unit Cedarmere Senior Multi-family Residence Development off Beechwood Street (originally approved in January of 2004)continued in 2006.Many meetings were held with representatives from developer Leggat McCall to discuss the temporary slow down in development,site stabilization,future construction and marketing plans and,better definition of the over 55 age restriction. The Board continued its review of the Master Plan as drafted by the Growth and Development Committee.Once the Board finalizes its review,a public hearing will be advertised to provide citizens an opportunity to comment on a final version of the document. Additionally,the Planning Board interacted with other committees and Boards on issues of mutual interest and/or concern including the Economic Development Committee,the Housing Partnership,the Community Preservation Committee,the Alternative Energy Committee and the Zoning Advisory Committee.Topics included:Route 3 A corridor study;municipal harbor plans;affordable housing;and,promoting economic development in the Village,among other things. In this very busy year,the Board also conducted the following regular business: •Held 19 meetings •Reviewed and approved 1 5 Subdivision Approval Not Required applications or "Form A -Approval Not Required." •Reviewed and offered recommendations on 1 7 special permit or variance applications before the Zoning Board of Appeals •Reviewed and implemented minor changes to the Large Home Review Rules and Regulations •Worked with Town Counsel to formulate Rules and Regulations and Application packets in anticipation of filings in 2007 for the Transit Overlay District (TOD)and Cluster Development planned for the former Cook Estate. •Conducted informal discussions during Planning Board meetings relative to: developers'interested in the Cook Property;developers'and merchants'interest in mixed use buildings in the Village area;and,Mr.Ordelheide's Red Lion Inn expansion plans. Respectfully submitted, Alfred S.Moore,Chairperson Peter J.Pratt,Vice Chairperson Stuart W.Ivimey,Clerk Robert H.Sturdy Michael R.Westcott 175 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Cohasset Conservation Commission's bi-monthly meetings were generally scheduled to capacity to review a number of applications,including 43 Notices of Intent (NOI)and 12 Requests for Determination of Applicability (RDA).The Cohasset Conservation Commission also conducted a large number of site visits throughout the town. In addition to our regular proceedings,several members attended several meetings regarding the ongoing issues of Treat's Pond and the Harbor Health Committee for Cohasset Harbor. The Commission has applied for different grant programs to fix the culvert on Border Street and enhance wetland restoration.The culvert is currently not in working order. Member Alix White was chosen to begin the process of properly logging all of the Conservation restrictions owned by the Commission in to create a maintenance and testing plan. We also experienced several changes in membership.After many years as Chairman, Deborah S.Cook resigned the Chairmanship and David H.Farrag was voted Chairman in the Spring.Sarah E.Charron was voted to the Community Preservation Act Board and the Stormwater Management Committee Board as the Conservation Commission's member.Ross R.Smith resigned his associate membership.Doug B.Wilson and Richard C.Perkinson were appointed as Associate Members to the Commission. We would also like to thank our agent Paul Shea for all his guidance during this busy year.We feel very privileged to have his knowledge and support. David H.Farrag,Chairman Deborah S.Cook Veneta P.Roebuck Sarah E.Charron Edward S.Graham,Jr. Alix P.White Richard M.Karoff Richard C.Perkinson (Associate) Douglas B.Wilson (Associate) 176 SOUTH SHORE RECYCLING COOPERATIVE 2006 ANNUAL REPORT The Town of Cohasset is a member of the South Shore Recycling Cooperative (SSRC),a voluntary association of fifteen South Shore towns established by Intermunicipal Agreement (IMA)and Special Legislation in 1998.Members of the SSRC are:Abington, Cohasset,Duxbury,Hanover,Hingham,Holbrook,Hull,Kingston,Marshfield, Norwell,Plymouth,Rockland,Scituate,Weymouth,and Whitman. Representatives from each member town are appointed by the Selectmen..Cohasset is represented by Merle Brown and Arthur Lehr (see attached list,page 5). The mission of the SSRC is:"to provide a forum of cooperative management of solid waste by members,to assist each member Town to improve the cost-effectiveness of their recycling efforts by providing economy of scale while maintaining full control over solid waste management;to assist members to improve programs to divert waste materials from the waste stream and to reduce the amount and toxicity of wastes;and to provide such assistance on an individual basis to each member Town and cooperatively in joint programs with other Towns." Since 1998,each member town has paid an annual membership fee of $4,000.In 2006 the SSRC raised a total of $60,000 through these fees,which the SSRC supplemented with $14,278.34 in grants from MassDEP and Covanta at SEMASS.Those funds pay for the services of the Executive Director and support various solid waste and recycling activities during the year to benefit member towns.The SSRC estimates that in 2006 these activities saved member towns an estimated $154,800,and provided 318 hours of direct services to the towns. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS PRODUCT COLLECTIONS The SSRC bid out and awarded a new contract for the collection and disposal of household hazardous products this year.By using this regional contract with Clean Harbors,Member Towns paid about 27%less than the State contract rates,and avoided the administrative time to bid,schedule and publicize them.2,622 residents attended the thirteen collections held in 2006,and Member Towns saved $47,731 for this service.The contract also enabled 129 residents and businesses to attend other Member Towns' collections using the reciprocal arrangement,which is administered by the Executive Director.The SSRC advertised the events with several thousand flyers delivered to the town halls and libraries,and ongoing press releases in all local papers,on cable TV and the radio.The Executive Director attended and helped run ten of the collections,handed out paint stirrers with cost saving instructions on latex paint disposal,provided signs and calculated the proper billing for the vendor to ensure that discounts and allowances were credited and visitors billed properly. 177 SPECIAL AND DIFFICULT TO MANAGE WASTE Construction and Bulky Waste By using an arrangement facilitated by the SSRC with the Bourne ISWMF,Member Towns enjoyed a disposal rate of $70-75/ton for construction and bulky waste,which is $12.50/ton less than the gate fee.With generation of 7,533 tons,Member Towns saved $94,165. Mattresses Cohasset,Hanover and Kingston save on mattress recycling by using an SSRC arranged program with Miller Recycling in Plainville to transport and process mattresses for $14/each,including container rental.This arrangement saved the three participating towns approximately $11,900 on the 1,698 mattresses they collected. Compost and Brush The SSRC contracts for brush grinding,compost screening and chip removal, awarded to Letourneau Corp.and Lion's Head Organics in CY05,were used by six of our towns for 35 days. Mercury Bearing Waste The SSRC helped the thirteen member towns that have contracts with SEMASS to maximize their benefits from the Material Separation Plan (MSP),including the provision by SEMASS of digital thermometers for exchange,reimbursement for mercury disposal costs,and outreach assistance (HHP flyers,radio ads)valued at approximately $7,000.These programs removed about 100 lbs.of mercury from the waste stream. Paper The SSRC facilitated the siting of 76 Abitibi Paper Retriever containers at public and private entities in thirteen of our towns.In 2006,they captured an additional 406 tons of paper,and returned $2,217 to the municipalities and local organizations. Textiles The SSRC introduced Bay State Textiles,which pays $50/ton for used clothing and textiles,to the managers.Their competitors pay nothing,and service isn't always good. Five towns recycled 246 tons of material through them,for which they were paid $12,319. Books The SSRC introduced GotBooks,which pays $1 00/ton for used books and other media, to the managers.Several towns set up book collections through them.. PUBLIC OUTREACH: Recycle More Paper campaign The SSRC was awarded a Municipal Waste Reduction grant of $13,000 plus 80 hours of Technical Assistance from MassDEP for a paper recovery outreach campaign which resulted in an annualized reduction in trash of over 2,500 tons.Through the grant,the amount of recyclable paper that each of the fifteen towns was disposing (30,000 tons per year altogether,or about 62%),how much the waste was costing the towns (over $2 178 million/year)was estimated and published by the local and regional press Signs and banners also informed residents of the magnitude and cost of the waste,and six local paper shredding events,advertised in the local papers and radio,emphasized the scope of paper products that are recyclable.The towns recovered 106 more tons of paper in the month of June than in the previous June. Bill Inserts The Executive Director designed,customized and/or arranged for printing of "Recycle More Paper"bill sniffers for Abington,Duxbury,Hingham,Kingston,Marshfield, Plymouth and Weymouth.This service is available to any member town that requests it. A template is included in this report. Radio Ads The SSRC produced 8 more radio ads promoting recycling and waste reduction,in addition to the 16 recorded in 2005.Together they were broadcast over 400 times on WATD 95.9 fin (Marshfield),WPLM 99.1 fm (Plymouth)and WJDA 1300 am (Quincy)throughout the year.The SSRC obtained sponsorship from Covanta at SEMASS to cover 1/3 of the airtime cost for the ads.We also partnered with the North and South River Watershed Association for reduced airtime costs on WATD.Total cost was $9,505. Newspaper Contacts The SSRC releases articles and provides information to the local press about waste reduction and recycling,and the proper disposal of hazardous waste. Resident Contacts The Executive Director fielded 110 calls from Member Towns'residents in CY06 to answer questions,mostly about hazardous and difficult to manage product disposal. Website ssrc.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. Marshfield Fair Recycling With assistance from the Mass.DEP and the Town of Marshfield,the SSRC worked with event organizers to continue event recycling programs at the Marshfield Fair.While public education was the main benefit,five tons of material was also diverted from the trash for recycling,and another ton was composted.Recycling containers from a previous grant are available for loan to all Member Town events. ADVICE,ASSISTANCE AND NETWORKING. The Executive Director's help is frequently sought by the solid waste managers on such issues as curbside contracting,disposal of special wastes,alternative vendors for different materials,regulations and accessing grants.She maintains regular contact with the solid waste managers from each town to stay up to date on their programs,update them on current trends,and advise on specific needs each town had.She attended Board/ committee meetings in Hull,Kingston,Marshfield and Weymouth,and helped 179 Hingham source public space containers,Hull with a recycling RFQ,Marshfield with school tonnage tracking,Norwell on several difficult to manage wastes,Plymouth with data,Rockland with contract advice on recycling and hot loads,and Scituate on compliance with the new regulations. She also provided the MSW managers with a nine page directory of service providers. Quarterly Newsletter The SSRC publishes a newsletter filled with information of immediate interest to the South Shore solid waste community,including local solid waste news,regulatory and legislative proposals,meetings and seminars.The newsletter is circulated to over 350 town officials,legislators,regulators and volunteers,and is posted online at ssrc.info. Monthly Meetings The SSRC provides valuable networking opportunities and information sharing at our well-attended Solid Waste Manager meetings,at which solid waste collection,disposal and recycling service,pricing and proposed laws and regulations are discussed among member towns.Guest speakers provide information on subjects of interest to the local MSW community,including special waste disposal,regulatory compliance,legislative and budget issues,and grant assistance. ADVOCACY The Executive Director,who has also elected President of MassRecycle in May 2005, drafted legislation that would benefit municipal solid waste programs at Senator Creedon's request,and met with key legislators to provide input on that and other state solid waste issues.She also attended policy meetings,forums and conferences hosted by MassDEP,Solid Waste Association of North America,the Council of SEMASS Communities,MassRecycle,and the Northeast Resource Recovery Association.In her capacity as MassRecycle President,she was appointed to and attends Mass.DEP Solid Waste Advisory Committee meetings.She shares what she learns with the Managers,and relays the Managers'concerns to the professional and State organizations and regulators. The SSRC held a Legislative Breakfast in May at which Sen.Robert Hedlund (R- Weymouth)was recognized with our "Environmental Hero"award for his sponsorship and support of bills and budget items that promote waste reduction,and his role in the creation of the SSRC.Rep.Frank Smizik,the Chairman of the Committee on Environment,Natural Resources and Agriculture,also spoke at the event. The SSRC exists to serve its member towns by facilitating their solid waste disposal and recycling functions.It always welcomes suggestions on how it can better serve its Members. Respectfully submitted, Merle Brown,SSRC Chairman and Arthur Lehr,Community Advisor Prepared by Claire Sullivan,Executive Director,South Shore Recycling Cooperative 180 Cohasset Alternative Energy Committee 2006 Committee Report Committee Members Mike Bliss Barbara Buckley Rod Hobson Bob Kinscherf Luciano Lauretti Paul Lualdi Jim Shipsky Mimi White Andrew Willard -Chair Overview There were four primary areas of focus in 2006:MET Tower Placement,Information gathering from commercial firms,funding for Energy Consultant/Advocate,and information gathering from town committees. As 2006 ended the committee received word of a January placement of the MET Tower, town approval for hiring a part-time Energy Consultant/Advocate,and support from all town committees we approached for support. Details Met Tower Placement: At the end of 2005 the AEC and the Board of Selectman held a joint meeting with Massachusetts Technology Council.Following this meeting the MTC committed to performing town wide site audit for placement locations for a MET Tower and Turbines. The report issued by the UMass Renewable Energy Lab in February showed several locations suitable for large scale turbines including the transfer station,mid/high school, and Turkey Hill.Only Turkey Hill was found to be usable for a MET Tower. Through the summer and fall members of the AEC met with the BOS,Conservation Commission,MTC,UMass,and the Trustees of Reservation to obtain permission for use of the conservation land on Turkey Hill.In October the use was finalized between all parties and a site visit for tower location was performed in November.Final sign off of the MET location was reached in late December and install will take place in January 2007. Once placed,the MET tower will record wind data for 12 months.This data will then be analyzed and correlated to wind tables and other data loggers to create a fmal report on the viability of wind energy production in Cohasset. 181 Energy Consultant/Advocate The committee felt professional assistance would be needed when it came time to apply for funding grants,write RFP's for turbine placement and coordinate energy audits of town facilities.The committee then worked with Town Management to craft the needed wording for placement on the Special Town Meeting in the fall.Once the warrant article was drafted the committee performed community out reach to gather feedback and support from other committees and town members.Two public forums were held prior to town meeting.Additionally the committee met with the BOS,Advisory Committee, School Committee,Conservation Commission,Cohasset Rotary Club,and filmed a segment for "Our Town". At town meeting the committee presented the warrant and the funding was approved. The position will be posted in early 2007. Meetings with Private firms Each month the AEC invited a variety of local and national firms to present outlines of their work in the field of Alternative Energy.The firms met with included: Oak Creek Energy -CA Suitable Resources Group -MA Hull Light and Power -MA Acela Energy Group-MA Patriot Renewables -MA UMass Renewable Energy Labs -MA Mass Technology Council -MA Scituate Alterative Energy Committee -MA Wind Works/J.P.Slayer &Assoc -MA/Iowa Graham Waste -MA Cohasset Economic Development Committee -MA Trustees of Reservation -MA 2007 In to 2007 we have several new projects to focus on including: -Fill one open position on the committee -Hire the Energy Consultant/Advocate -Oversee the install of the MET Tower and the monthly data collection -Drafting of new "Wind Energy Production Overlay District"zone laws -Passing of zoning overlay laws at Special Town meeting in the fall. -Energy audits of town buildings -Drafting of RFP's for turbine placement in town Andrew Willard Chair Cohasset -AEC adwillard@earthlink.net 182 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE FIRE /RESCUE DEPARTMENT I hereby submit the Annual Report for the Cohasset Fire Department for the year ending December 31,2006 A statistical analysis of the department responses for the year is as follows: Building /Structure Fires 46 Brush /Outdoor Fires 36 Motor Vehicle Crashes 125 Motor Vehicle Fires 8 Medical Emergencies 935 Investigations 1 84 Inspections 429 Assistance 76 Miscellaneous 444 TOTAL RESPONSES 2283 Medical Responses Total Responses 935 Basic Life Support Transports 194 Advanced Life Support Transports 452 Mutual Aid Rendered 213 Mutual Aid Received 118 Mutual Aid Fire Responses Rendered 27 Received 25 183 APPARATUS The Fire Department is currently operating with the following apparatus: Engine 1 -1994 Pierce -1,750 G.P.M.Pumping Engine Engine 2 -1987 Pierce -1,250 G.P.M.Pumping Engine Engine 3-2001 HME/Central States -1,250 GPM Pumping Engine Ladder 1 -2004 Pierce -1 05 Foot Aerial Ladder Truck Squad 1 -2000 Ford -4 wheel drive -500 G.P.M.pump Rescue 3 -2001 Ford -E-450 -Ambulance Car 20 -1995 Ford -4 wheel drive -Command Vehicle Rescue Craft -1993 Avon -14ft,Inflatable Boat/Trailer In the past year three members of the Department retired. Chief Roger W.Lincoln was appointed on April 14,1969 and retired on October 29, 2006.Chief Lincoln served the Cohasset Fire Department and the citizens of Cohasset with honor and dedication for over thirty seven years. Captain James Lee Gurry was appointed on December 5,1973 and retired on June 30, 2006.Captain Gurry served the Cohasset Fire Department and the citizens of Cohasset with honor and dedication for over thirty two years. Acting Lieutenant Matthew B.Marr was appointed on November 1,1976 and retired on April 26,2006.Acting Lieutenant Marr served the Cohasset Fire Department and the citizens of Cohasset with honor and dedication for over twenty nine years. In conclusion,I would like to extend to the Citizens of Cohasset,Board of Selectmen, Town Manager,and Heads and Members of all Town Departments and Committees my gratitude and appreciation for their assistance and support.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 the Fire Department 184 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT UNIFORM CRIME REPORT 2006 STATISTICS Offense Reported Robbery Assaults Breaking and Entering Larceny Larceny of Motor Vehicle Vandalism Criminal Complaints Sought Motor Vehicle Accidents Investigated Motor Vehicle Citations Issued Parking Tickets Issued Residential &Business Alarms answered Stolen Motor Vehicles Recovered Emergency and other calls for service Department Vehicle Mileage Special Details Domestic Violence Cases Investigated FID Cards Issued LTC Issued/Renewed 10 36 101 2 112 76 147 1246 715 517 1 11,585 108,185 1,333 34 8 66 RECORD OF ARRESTS 2006 Offense Male Female Assault and Battery Breaking and Entering Operating Under the Influence of Liquor Violation of Drug Laws Warrants Larceny Shoplifting Minor in Possession of Alcohol Motor Vehicle Violation Protective Custody Malicious Destruction of Property Violation of Protective Order Failure to Stop for Police 13 2 2 7 16 7 2 6 11 19 4 2 1 8 1 1 3 1 2 1 3 1 185 2 3 1 2 1 1 1 RECORD OF ARRESTS 2006 -Continued Offense Male Female Courtesy Booking Disorderly Person Intimidation of Witness Public Drinking Threat to do Bodily Harm Possession of Firearm 102 22 TOTAL 124 FEES RETURNED TO GENERAL FUND Court Fines &Assessments $1 6,740.00 Parking Violations $1 6,065.00 Paid Detail Surcharge $1 8,234.70 License Fees $4,470.00 Request for Police Reports $779.50 False Alarms/Billing $850.00 TOTAL $57,139.20 Respectfully submitted, James M.Hussey Chief of Police Cohasset,MA 186 Report of the Office of Emergency Management During 2006,emergency preparedness capabilities continued to develop.A MEMA (Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency)grant of $12,500 was used to purchase additional personal protective equipment for Police,Fire,and DPW employees. In January,a tabletop exercise was conducted to access the response capabilities to a mass casualty incident.Work continues with new procedures and equipment to address several shortcomings. Cohasset continues to qualify for FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) funds by certifying an additional 30 town employees in the National Incident Management System (NIMS). The Board of Health,in November,conducted a tabletop exercise to test developed plans for a pandemic response.This was in conjunction with the Mass Dept of Health,and the towns of Hingham,Hull,and Norwell.Cohasset's Board of Health has reactivated a network of nearly 70 volunteer medical professionals,and regional training is scheduled to begin in 2007. As authorized at Town meeting,a mass-calling program has been purchased;Connect- CTY will go live in January 2007 with a system commonly referred to as "Reverse 911". The program allows town agencies to call the entire population of Cohasset within a few minutes with emergency information. The volunteer network has been reestablished and the required CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)training will begin early 2007,to be coordinated through the Fire Department. Thank you to all the Town departments for their participation as work continues to improve response capabilities. Respectfully submitted, COHASSET OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Arthur L.Lehr Jr.,Director Glenn A.Pratt,Deputy Director Roger Lincoln,Chief of Fire Dept (retired 10/06) James Hussey,Chief of Police Dept Dr.Joseph Godzik,Health Agent Robert D.Silvia,Chief of Fire Dept (appointed 12/06) 187 2006 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 DP W during the last year: Rebuilt or repaired 10 catch basins. Dug out the flapper on Atlantic Avenue 36 times to alleviate flooding. Rebuilt or replaced various fences. Replaced or repaired 47 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. Transferred 1,879 tons of solid waste and 791 tons of C&D.Recycled 827 tons of mixed paper products,196 tons of scrap metals and cans,48 tons of plastics,123 tons of glass and 900 gallons of waste oil.Over 300 ton of leaves and brush were processed.The amount of solid waste and C&D decreased from the previous year as well as the recyclables.This could be attributed to more residents using private haulers Installed new flapper at Sandy Cove to alleviate flooding. Assisted the New England Aquarium with transporting a deceased whale to Woods Hole. Cleaned and adjusted the self-regulating tidal gate as required. Resolved 8 small drainage problems. Repaired a section of abutment at Mill Bridge. Removed various dead or diseased trees and planted new trees and shrubs throughout the town. 188 Completed the Heather Drive drainage project. Resurfaced a portion of Mendel Road with private way funding. Conducted and recorded 42 internments at the various town owned cemeteries. Prepared $1,325 million Annual Operating Budget and $90 Thousand Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2008. 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 189 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS December 31,2006 2006 was one of the most productive and successful years in the 56-year history of the Cohasset Water Department.Some of our most significant accomplishments were: •Smart Growth Award.In December the Cohasset Water Department and Norfolk Ram LLC (our engineers for the project)were awarded a Smart Growth Award from the state Executive Office of Environmental Affairs (EOE A)for our Raingarden Project,which was also featured on the EOEA web page as one of four case histories on how to implement a local Low Impact Development Project. •Raingarden Project.In 2006 we completed design and awarded the contract to construct 26 Raingardens in the Lily Pond Watershed in 2007 to reduce nutrient loading and pollutants entering Lily Pond.When the total of about 56 raingardens are completed over the next 2 years this project should reduce nutrient loading by 50%to Lily Pond from the Peppermint Brook watershed. •Distribution System Improvements.In 2006 we replaced 6,300 feet (1.2 miles)of undersized water mains to improve water service and fire protection throughout Cohasset. •Land Acquisition to Protect Water Supply.In 2006 wg acquired 32 acres of land in the watershed of Lily Pond and the Aaron River Reservoir to prevent future development that may threaten drinking water quality. •Fluoride Award.In November,the Department received an award from the Center for Disease Control (CDC)for exemplary fluoridation practices. •Treatment Plant Improvements.Numerous improvements &upgrades to the Lily Pond Treatment Plant have led to major improvements in chemical control creating more consistent water quality.This is evidenced by our highest ever percent removal of Total Organic Carbon or TOC (a precursor for disinfection by products or DBPs)on July 20th of 80.8%.The DEP required removal on that day was 50%. •Stormwater Committee.The Water Commission provided fmancial assistance to the new Stormwater Committee by lending the services of Norfolk Ram until Town funding for the Committee could be provided.The Water Commission had a key role in the formation of this Committee,which will help to improve drinking water quality by establishing a town program to reduce stormwater pollution in the watershed of Lily Pond and the Aaron River Reservoir,as well as in the rest of the Town. WATER COMMISSIONERS.At the April 8,2006 Town Election,Water Commissioner John McNabb was reelected.At the Board's reorganization meeting in April,Commissioner Pratt was re-elected as Chairman,Commissioner Nathaniel Palmer was elected Vice-Chairman,and Commissioner John McNabb was elected Clerk. NEW STAFF.During 2006 we welcomed Barry Bennett as part time meter reader,Holly Walsh as a part time office assistant,named Bruce Meehan as Chief Plant Operator and hired Jim Brady as an Operator. 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 190 Company of Massachusetts (formerly known as the Hingham Mass-American Water Company).The Cohasset Water Department system encompasses about 36 miles of water mains,2,431 service connections,and 376 fire hydrants,and 564 valves. During 2006,a total of 274,695,753 gallons of water were produced and pumped to the distribution system.American Water Services,Inc.continues as the contractor responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Water Department under the direction and control of the elected Board of Water Commissioners. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT.The Water Department is entirely self- supporting (as an Enterprise Fund)from user fees and other fees and charges (which does not impact non-customers living in North Cohasset who are served by the Aquarion Water Company in Hingham),including the $150,000 fire hydrant rental fee from the Town.We do not receive any property tax revenue from the Town of Cohasset.In 2006 we received $86,600 from the sale of 16,007,384 gallons of water to the Linden Ponds development in Hingham,which commenced on November 17,2005 when the Route 3 A pump station went online. LAND ACQUISITION TO PROTECT WATER SUPPLY In 2006 we acquired 32 acres of watershed land to protect water quality of Lily Pond and the Aaron River Reservoir. •9.0 acres were purchased in Whitney Woods from Campbell,$170,000,(including $120,000 from the Community Preservation Committee) •4.5 acres were received as a donation from the Grovsnor Trust. •2.0 acres were purchased for $4,100,from the Patterson Family. •6.5 acres were acquired in the fee in the Old Road,which helps prevent development in the watershed between Lily Pond and Whitney Woods. •10 acres,the Barnes/Babb Parcel,were put under agreement. These land acquisitions represent long term protection for the integrity of the Town of Cohasset public drinking water supply for decades to come and are some of the most important accomplishments of the Water Department in the past twenty-five years. SRF LOW INTEREST LOANS.Our loan applications for $20 million for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF)program and $497,500 for the Clean Water Act SRF program were approved by the state in 2004.The Drinking Water SRF projects are planned to be completed over the next 6 years.The Clean Water SRF projects,which will retrofit stormwater structures and make landscape improvements to reduce pollutant loading into Lily Pond and the Aaron River Reservoir,will be completed over the next 2 years.These 2%low interest loans save money for our ratepayers by allowing the Water Dept.to make water system improvements at a lower interest cost than the 5%interest rate we would otherwise be paying for capital improvement loans. DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS.In 2006,continuing our long range water distribution system capital improvements plan first prepared by Tutela Engineering in 1996,we installed a total of 6,300 feet (1.2 miles)of water mains: •Pond Street -2,500 feet to replace undersized water mains and curb-to-curb paving with overlay of sidewalks.Added many new services. •South Main Street/Summer Street/Spring Street -1,600 feet to replace undersized water mains •New water main on South Main to Sestito Lane with curb-to-curb paving and sidewalks. 191 Sestito Lane -800 feet of new water mains,completing loop to 1 00 Pond St Gammons Road -installed 1,700 feet of water main to replace undersized water mains,with base coat of paving,to be completed next spring. 300 feet of new water main on Highland Ave. 800 feet of new water main on Cedar Lane with curb-to-curb paving and all new services. 350 feet of new water main on Whitehead Road. Prepared Brook St.and Elm St.with new services for the Town to complete the downtown renovation project. New 12"crossings under Route 3-A with water pipe for Joseph's Hardware and the Village Greenery. Construction oversight on Highland Estates and on Cedarmere. Many new water main tie-ins under the "T"crossings at Lower King St.,Sohier St., Pond St.,Pleasant St.Lincoln Lane (sleeve only,)Sestito Lane Crossing,Beechwood St.(sleeve only)and other small crossings. •Gate Valves:In March of 2006 we completed a full gate exercise program of virtually every valve in the system. We also replaced aged service connections and fire hydrants in the downtown area.We have coordinated our construction schedule with the ongoing Greenbush rail line reconstruction and the Downtown Revitalization Project We repaired 13 leaks in 2006,including 3 main breaks,5 main or service breaks caused by contractors and 7 leaks on customer service lines In the 12 years since the water emergency in 1994,caused because of problems in the distribution system,we have replaced or rehabilitated 16.3 miles or about 45%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. GIS/GPS and SCAD A.Recently,we purchased a web based GIS/GPS system, which will allow us to locate and map all our underground pipes and valves very accurately.Previously,records of locations of pipes and valves were measured relative to buildings,telephone poles and trees,which can change over the decade.Environmental Partners,a firm with expertise in this field,is coordinating the project,which when completed will be a complete Geographic Information System map of the town infrastructure that can be used by the Water Department and the rest of the Town. WATER STORAGE TANKS.We installed Storage Tank Mixers in the Bear Hill Tank,after draining and cleaning out the tank.Once the mixers are in place they will prevent stratification,improve microbiological quality,and lower the average age of the water inside the storage tank.Also,Bear Hill tank had new manholes installed. FIRE HYDRANTS &VALVES.In 2006 we replaced 6 fire hydrants,installed 12 new hydrants,and painted 59 hydrants.We replaced 11 gate valves and installed 9 new gate valves. LILY POND TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS.In 2006,we completed the following improvements at the Plant: •Installed new very high efficient boilers. •Painting the offices. •New insulated garage doors with electric operators were installed on the garage. 192 •All area lighting was repaired and new lighting was installed. •Design and review of the intake structure which will be constructed next spring. •New septic pumps were installed •New chlorine pumps and piping were installed •New lime feed equipment were installed •Installed 3 new Chlorine Analyzers,2 new pH Analyzers,1 1 new Differential Pressure Cells (more accurate flow transmission),and 6 new chemical feed pumps and drives. •Plant Effluent Venturi (flow meter)was installed (completed 1/06),which will provide more accurate plant effluent flow. •One raw water pump and one raw water motor were replaced. •Hydrated Lime Chemical Feed system (Completed 1 2/06),which will provide more accurate coagulation and more consistent corrosion control. •Repaired the Jockey Pump (Low-flow High-lift pump),Raw water pump,Chlorine booster pumps and piping,and Chlorine gas piping. •Improved the Supervisory Control and Data Automation (SCADA)System - Chemical Systems (Completed 3/06)New wiring for each chemical system which allows a new SCADA PC to control each chemical system and dosages automatically. Also,in 2006 Weston &Sampson completed the design of the following needed improvements to the Treatment Plant in 2007 as part of the Drinking Water SRF loan program: •In-pond aeration system,which will improve the water quality and ecological health of Lily Pond.In particular,the aeration system will help to reduce elevated levels of manganese in Lily Pond.Currently we use potassium permanganate,which helps to remove the manganese,but has not totally remedied the concern because a longer detention time is needed than is allowed by our current treatment process. •Raw water meter replacement to improve flow recording accuracy and to upgrade original equipment. •Installation of a filter air scour system to better clean the filters. •Rapid mixers replacement for greater mixing capabilities as they are variable speed. •Improvements to the lagoons and installation of a third lagoon to better handle residuals from the treatment plant. •Microscreens replacement with new screens equipped with an air burst system at intake structure to allow operators to remove vegetation from intake screens remotely. •Bar rack replacement at intake structure to reduce opening size and reduce the amount of vegetation that enters the intake structure. •Other intake structure improvements,which include installation of a new sluice gate and a new building to better secure the intake structure. TREATMENT PLANT OPTIMIZATION.During 2006 the Water Commission and American Water have continued to re-evaluate and make numerous improvements to the operation of the Lily Pond Water Treatment Plant.This optimization process is aimed at continually reviewing operational data and the performance of each separate step of the water treatment process including the impact of one process upon 193 another.These steps include raw water intake and rapid mixing,flocculation;which gently mixes the coagulant treated water necessary to cause the undesirable material to settle out of the water,sedimentation;which maximizes the settling of the undesirable matter and lastly through the filtration process itself.The focus of the optimization effort has been to achieve the maximum possible treatment levels within the physical constraints of the existing facilities. The optimization process has led to initiation of process improvements such as adding ferric chloride,liquid polymer addition,potassium permanganate addition,and several instrumentation and control improvements.In addition,process control through increased laboratory testing and process monitoring has been increased.The changes, first to enhanced coagulation using aluminum sulfate and then to the upgrade and full- scale pilot testing (following application to and approval by the DEP)of polyaluminum chloride have all been supported by these improvements.We also performed studies to optimize corrosion control.It appears that Polyaluminum Chloride and Ferric Chloride continue to be very effective as coagulants in removing TOC and reducing production of Disinfection Byproducts (DBPS). PILOT PLANT STUDIES.During 2006,we conducted a full-scale study of polyaluminimum chloride and ferric chloride to improve organic removal through the treatment process.Further removal of organics should help to reduce DBPs.At the beginning of 2005,the Water Dept.exceeded the standard for Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs),which is a DBP but halfway through the year we were in compliance and have been in compliance ever since.Polyaluminimum chloride addition was implemented in December 2004,ferric chloride addition began in September 2005.Water quality data has been collected over the last two years.Based on the results of the full scale testing organic (DBP precursors)removal has increased and the DBPs have decreased. To stay ahead of the next round of regulatory requirements for DBPs,two additional pilot studies,or small-scale water treatment process testing,were completed. Between August 2005 and October 2006 MIEX and Ozone with Biologically Activated Carbon (BAC)filters were tested to determine which processes would best improve water quality.In addition,the pilot testing is used to determine full-scale design parameters and estimate capital and operating costs.The processes that were piloted successfully were MIEX and Ozone with Biologically Activated Carbon (BAC)Filters.Both processes removed more DBP precursors than the current treatment facility.The MIEX process,which is an ion exchange process,performed better than the Ozone with Biologically Activated Carbon,especially during the winter months when the water is colder.In addition the MIEX treatment process had the following benefits:treatment chemical doses decreased significantly,chlorine demand decreased,and manganese levels were reduced in the summer. MANGANESE.During 2006,customers throughout Town have experienced discolored water due to higher than usual levels of manganese.The Dept.received 299 complaints in 2006 for discolored water,primarily due to manganese.This mineral is commonly found in New England waters and can cause staining of laundry and plumbing fixtures.Similar to iron,manganese is a naturally occurring and ubiquitous mineral found throughout the country.Dietary intake of manganese is essential for all living species. While the levels of manganese during parts of 2006 have caused discoloration and staining for some customers,our objectives with the removal of manganese is primarily a 194 matter of aesthetics rather than health concern.Similar to iron,manganese is concentrated in water by contact with rocks and minerals,and occasionally man-made materials like iron and steel pipes. Both iron and manganese are water soluble,and therefore invisible until coming in contact with oxidizing agents such as chlorine.At times of warm,calm weather the temperature of the water in the reservoir also rises.The higher temperature results in a condition where the manganese that normally resides on the reservoir bottom is dissolved into the water which is being drawn off for supply purposes.As the temperatures drop, the manganese levels also continue to drop.In addition,we will flush water mains when needed in an effort to clear affected areas.Because iron and manganese are chemically similar,they cause similar problems.Iron will cause reddish-brown staining of laundry, porcelain,dishes,utensils,and even glassware.Manganese acts in a similar way but causes a brownish-black stain.Soaps and detergents do not remove these stains,and the use of chlorine bleach can actually intensify the stains.Rather,if any customers encounter stained laundry as a result of discolored water,please pick up a complimentary bottle of Rust Stain Remover at the Treatment Plant Office at 339 King Street. To reduce manganese in the water,the Water Commission is constructing an aeration system for Lily Pond to reduce the manganese content of the water,and is planning to install MIEX as a pretreatment process at the plant which we expect will improve drinking water quality,reduce disinfection byproducts,and reduce manganese once the MIEX system is installed and operational in 2009. WATERSHED PROTECTION.The Water Commission employs Norfolk Ram Group to conduct watershed protection work for the Water Department.In 2006 this work included: •Grant Opportunities and Applications.Submitted two applications for the Drinking Water Supply Protection Grant in an effort to obtain funds under the Land Purchase Grant Program that provides 50%EOEA grant funds for land purchases application.One application was submitted in the first quarter of the year (relative to parcels of concern noted in Town Meeting Articles #7 and #8)-which was successful in obtaining $44,600 and a second application was submitted under another funding round in the third quarter of the year,which was not successful. •Review of Watershed Threats -including ongoing review of the hazardous waste site at the former Norfolk Conveyor site (site of the proposed Avalon development). The adequacy and completeness of the proposed waste site clean-up at Norfolk Conveyor was reviewed,and our consultants provided comments to DEP and the property owner concerning the 2 IE submittals of record (site assessments and remediation plans),and prepared a detailed response including research of historical data,site cross-sections,and a conceptual site model to better understand the degree and extent of contamination and the potential for contaminant migration within the watershed.Also reviewed a potential threat concerning pesticide use in the watershed. •Review of Development Projects including the Cook Estate,Cedarmere,and Norfolk Conveyor.Regarding the later,reviewed the project ENF and supporting information,and prepared draft comments and letter for the Commission;and raised concerns with Mass DEP concerning the proposed Groundwater Discharge Permit for on-site wastewater disposal. 195 •Surface Water Supply Protection Plan (SWSPP)update -as part of on-going watershed management,which is based on the SWSPP,Norfolk Ram Group consulted with the Water Commission on the status of progress in implementing the SWSPP,and assisted with planning of future issues.Currently,stormwater treatment (Raingarden Project)and Land Acquisition (via grant applications),are the two most important proactive elements of the SWSPP that are currently underway. Norfolk Ram Group also consulted with Mass DEP regarding the latest 303 (d)list and TMDLs and the relevance of DEP proposed changes to the Water Department. •Surface Water Sampling Program -Norfolk Ram Group completed a single round of surface water quality sampling during the summer of 2006 to continue the monitoring of water quality within the Pond and Reservoir and characterization of the tributaries. •Bedrock Well Testing -This bedrock well monitoring program is completed on an annual basis to assess groundwater quality within the four monitoring wells installed between the CHL Landfill and Lily Pond. •Stream Gauging -Monitoring continued for the four stream gauges that track hydrologic conditions and tributary flow contributions within the watershed.Norfolk coordinated with Tutela Engineering to visit all of the monitoring gauges,to establish elevations for the Tutela gauge cross-sections and begin correlating the gauges. RAINGARDEN PROJECT.The Board of Water Commissioners is in the process of implementing a program of improving water quality in the Town.A key piece of this initiative is to treat the pollution at its source.In order to accomplish this goal,Raingardens are being installed on the Town right-of-way,drainage easements and Town property. Raingardens are depressed planting beds which collect stormwater runoff,and allow it to infiltrate into the soil,where the natural biological process reduces the level of pollutants and nutrients in run-off.Stormwater flowing along the edge of roads will be diverted to a Raingarden.The locations of the Raingardens has been selected so that in heavy rainfalls, runoff by-passes the Raingarden and is discharged into the existing drainage system.The Norfolk Ram Group,on behalf of the Water Commission,worked closely with the Cohasset Garden Club to determine appropriate plantings in Cohasset during construction of the Rain Gardens. With funds from our Section 319 Grant ($255,000)and the 2%low interest loans for $497,500 from the Clean Water SRF (CWSRF)program over the next two years we will implement both structural and non-structural solutions for eliminating and/or reducing nonpoint source pollution in the watershed for Lily Pond and the Aaron River Watershed.The s.319 grant was awarded in 2003;we submitted the formal loan application for the CWSRF loans on October 15,2004. Six Raingardens have been constructed so far.They are located in front of the High School,on King Street,at the end of Arrowwood Lane,and at the end of Evergreen Lane. There is also a demonstration Raingarden at the Lily Pond Water Treatment Plant and a bio- swale constructed along the Plant's driveway.In 2006 we completed the design and awarded the contract for the construction of an additional 26 Raingardens in 2007. STORMWATER COMMITTEE.The Water Commission had a key role in establishing this Committee and provided the services of Norfolk Ram to the Committee until it could utilize Town funds. 196 WMA PERMIT.In October the Water Department meet with representatives from the Southeast Regional Office (SERO)of the Mass.Department of Environmental Protection.The Town of Cohasset was re-districted to the SERO in 2006,so now environmental matter in Town are now addressed through this regional office.In the meeting the parties reviewed the new Water Management Act (WMA)permit requirements for monitoring the level of streams discharging into and draining from Lily Pond,as well as drought management.The Water Department has adjusted is operation to comply with these requirements.Other WMA permit requirements conducted by the Water Department include water savings device audit at all public buildings. WELLFTELDS.Both wellfields are still out of service.At the end of 2006 construction of a new pumphouse at the Ellms Meadow Wellfield was completed,and we expect to get it online as soon as we receive final approval from the state.We have so far been unsuccessful in finding a new location for the Sohier Street wells,which have been abandoned (but are now being used to provide irrigation water for the Little League fields)and relocated because of the restoration of the Greenbush Rail Line which are located too close to the current well location.The MBTA has provided the Water Commission with $250,000 for the relocation of the wells,as part of their mitigation measures to the Town.Review of potential sites to relocate the Sohier Street wells continues. 'DAM INSPECTIONS.In 2006,Weston &Sampson completed the inspection of the Aaron River Dam and the Bound Brook Control Dam (Beechwood Street).The Aaron River Dam was found to be in excellent condition.Recommendations for improvements were included in the inspection reports.In addition,the Emergency Action Plan for the Aaron River Dam was updated.The Bound Brook Control Structure was found to be in serious need of repairs,and the Water Department is in the process of getting the repairs designed and completed. 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. AVALON 40B PROJECT APPEAL.As of the end of 2006,the Mass.Appeals Court has not ruled on our appeal of the Land Court decision which dismissed our appeal of the ZBA decision.On October 27,2003 the Cohasset Zoning Board of Appeals granted a Comprehensive Permit to Avalon Cohasset for a 200-unit development in the Lily Pond Watershed.The Water Commission appealed to Land Court (Land Court Miscellaneous Case No.294252).In May,2004 Avalon Cohasset,Inc,filed a Motion to Dismiss the appeal On June 1 5 the Water Commission filed its Opposition to the Motion to Dismiss.A hearing on the Motion was held June 23,2005 in Land Court before Judge Sands,who dismissed our complaint.We appealed to the Massachusetts Appeals Court 197 (Docket#2005-P-0746),which held a hearing June 5,2006 but has not yet issued its decision. OTHER WATER DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES.During 2006 the Water Department also performed the following activities: •A new fence was installed at the Bound Brook control structure. •Cut brush at the Plant sludge lagoons,both water storage tanks,the Aaron River Dam,and the emergency spillway. •Reviewed new large home proposals with regards to water supply piping. •Completed automatic gate controls at the Aaron River Dam and the Bound Brook Control structure. PRESENTATIONS.Commissioner McNabb gave a presentation,along with Barbara Cook from Weston &Sampson,on the Plant Pilot Studies at the 125 th Annual Meeting of the New England Water Works Association (NEWWA)on September 18. Commissioner McNabb also gave a presentation on the Water Departments watershed protection program -including our aggressive land acquisition program and the Raingarden project,at the National River Rally conference on May 8,in Bretton Woods,New Hampshire. COOPERATION WITH OTHER TOWN DEPARTMENTS.The Cohasset Water Department cooperated with many other Town of Cohasset departments during 2006 including: '•The water department provided significant improvements to Town roadways, working cooperatively with the DPW and Sewer Commission.Work included road reconstruction on much of South Main St,Pond St,and Summer St including sidewalk and curbing installation and drainage improvements.Norfolk Road was reconstructed and Cedar Lane was paved curb to curb. •During the South Main St project,the Water Department dug the trench needed to replace the traffic signal conduit and wiring at the St.Anthony's intersection. •Performed construction oversight for the war memorial. •Provided a water supply for the veteran's memorial parks at the Harbor,Cogill Park on Church Street,and Dennis Reardon Square in the Village. •Assistance was provided to the DPW for a drainage improvement project on Forest Ave and Heather Lane and Wheelwright Park. •In concert with a water main replacement on Gammons Road,a sewer main was installed so as to avoid future road cuts. •Some of the fill from water main work was used to improve the grade of the field behind the new Pratt Library. •The Sohier St wells,no longer usable as a Public Water Supply because of the proximity to the Greenbush right of way,are now being used to irrigate the North Main St.playing fields. •The Water Department does billing for the Sewer Department. 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. 198 During 2006,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 -our ratepayers in Cohasset.We have accomplished these important achievements within our current rate structure,since our financial position remains excellent. 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 2006.We will continue to improve the water system in the coming years for the benefit of all customers and the Town of Cohasset. Respectfully submitted. BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS Glenn A.Pratt,Chairman Nathaniel Palmer,Vice-Chairman John K.McNabb,Jr.,Clerk 199 WATER RESOURCES PROTECTION COMMITTEE. Annual Report 2006 In 2007 the Water Resources Protection Committee met seven times.The continued concern about protecting our fresh water resources and drinking water from pollution resulting from lawn care practices has remained a priority for the committee and the educational program has focused on the hazards of chemical lawn fertilizers and pesticides and the benefits of organic/green lawn care.Our committee members have continued to work closely with the Conservation Committee,the Open Space Committee, the Board of Health,the Water Department,the Harbor Health Committee and the Community Garden Club to coordinate and expand our outreach effort.Two key points have defined the committee's goals. •Public Education.For the past two years the GreenScapes public education program developed by the North &South River Watershed Assn.as a public education tool for green landscaping concepts has been sponsored by the Water Commission.While strongly supported by the WRPC,the Committee feels it has not had the degree of positive effect on the public attitude initially expected.The Water Commission will continue support of GreenScapes program into 2007,however,the WRPC feels that while its public education function is useful we believe future support should be contingent on increased Cohasset focused outreach. •Adoption of green non-chemical lawn and turf management on all Town properties. Towards this end,Sandy Durant of the WRPC has contacted Chip Osborn,a key figure in the successful Marblehead town organic lawn care program,and discussed training sessions for Cohasset DPW personnel with the intent to create a highly visible demonstration site for organic lawn care on town property. The focus of this committee has been to promote green low-tech lawn care to minimize nutrient loading in Cohasset watersheds.A demonstration project of the effective use of this approach on a high visibility town site (e.g.the redeveloped Beechwood ball field and playground)would be a major opportunity to provide first hand evidence to the townspeople.Adoption of a non-chemical approach to lawncare of public spaces by the DPW would be a key step toward reducing over enrichment of the town's water resources.The WRPC will be encouraging this application and direction in 2007. The WRPC has been also played an instrumental part in the formation and initiation of the Harbor Health Committee and the Storm water Task Force.Committee member Karen Quigley was named as Chair of the Harbor Health Committee,which produced a valuable report on the impacts and sources of non-point pollution affecting water quality of the town's harbor and adjacent beaches.This report was quickly followed by a mid- year summit of several town boards and committees (including WRPC)to meet the impending deadline for compliance with new federal storm water regulations.Karen Quigley and Jim Kinch were both named to the Task Force and have been working on a draft bylaw for consideration at the March 2007 town meeting. 200 The Water Resource Protection Committee will resume meetings in 2007 and begin work on implementing these goals. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED Water Resource Protection Committee James Kinch,Chairman,Citizen Member Karen Quigley,Secretary,Citizen Member Debbie Cook,Conservation Committee Sandy Durant,Open Space Committee John McNabb,Water Commissioner 201 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE STORMWATER COMMITTEE December 31,2006 The Stormwater Committee was established by the Board of Selectmen on August 28,following a well-attended public meeting in July hosted by the Water Commission and Board of Health where many residents expressed their concern for Cohasset's stormwater flooding and pollution problems. The Committee was charged to survey the existing stormwater and nonpoint source pollution situation in Cohasset over the next 12 months and make recommendations to the Selectmen and Town Meeting on: a)Planning and implementation of measures such as installing raingardens or other Low Impact Development (LID)applications to alleviate existing stormwater problems; b)Drafting and the adoption of bylaws or other regulatory controls to prevent additional stormwater issues,such as a Model Stormwater Bylaw,to propose to Town Meeting; # c)Whether to create a permanent Stormwater Management Committee or Commission to have jurisdiction over stormwater issues. The Committee is composed of a member each from the Board of Water Commissioners,Board of Health,Conservation Commission,Water Resource Protection Committee,Harbor Health Committee,Planning Board,two citizens,and associate non- voting member,the President of the Straits Pond Watershed Association and a Hull Resident.The Planning Board was given a seat on the Committee but has not nominated a member to be appointed;however Board member Peter Pratt has attended some meetings of the Committee. The Committee was established to deal with the following stormwater issues: Flooding .The Town of Cohasset has serious,recurrent,and chronic flooding problems due to stormwater runoff which threaten public health,safety,the environment, and the use and enjoyment of property. Pollution .Every surface water body in the Town of Cohasset,including Cohasset Harbor,James Brook,Lily Pond,Little Harbor,Straits Pond,and Treats Pond,is contaminated from stormwater runoff with pollutants such as bacteria,heavy metals, excessive nutrients,and contaminated sediment which threaten public health,safety,the environment,and the use and enjoyment of property. Federal Requirements .Federal regulations require the Town to conduct the following six minimum control measures: (1)Public Education and Outreach .Conduct public education activities about the impacts that polluted stormwater runoff can have on water quality. (2)Public Participation and Involvement .Provide opportunities for public participation and involvement in stormwater management. (3)Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination .Develop and implement a plan to detect and eliminate prohibited discharges to the storm sewer system. (4)Construction Site Runoff Control .Develop,implement,and enforce an erosion and sediment control program for construction activities. 202 (5)Post-Construction Runoff Control .Develop,implement,and enforce a program to address discharges of post-construction stormwater runoff from new development and redevelopment areas. (6)Pollution Prevention .Develop,implement,and maintain a program to prevent or reduce pollutant runoff from municipal operations. The Water Commission lent the services of its stormwater consultant,Norfolk Ram,to assist the Committee until it could obtain its own funds.At the Nov.1 3 Special Town Meeting Article 6 was approved to provide $20,000 for the Committee to employ an engineer to assist in drafting stormwater bylaws and to review all available information on stormwater problems in Cohasset and to prepare a grant application for the federal s.319 program to install raingardens and other LID measures to alleviate existing stormwater and flooding problems.The Committee issued a Request for Proposals for engineering services through the Town Manager on December 20,received five responses,and on the basis of the rankings prepared by members of the Stormwater Committee,on January 9,2007 the Town Manager awarded the contract to Norfolk Ram. During 2006 the Committee met 6 times,on September 28,October 12,30, November 20,December 19 and 27.The Committee also met January 3 and 9,2007.The Committee reviewed many model stormwater bylaws,analyzed the relevant issues in light of Cohasset's existing stormwater pollution and flooding problems and drafted a proposed stormwater bylaw for the Town to consider at the 2007 Annual Town Meeting. Two members of the Committee,McNabb and Reid,attended the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions all-day October 2 1 Fall Conference in Wellesley on Stormwater Management. The Committee also reviewed available information about Cohasset's existing stormwater pollution and flooding problems and made progress during 2006 toward preparing a grant application to deal with these existing problems.More information will be provided prior to the March 31,2007 Annual Town Meeting. STORMWATER COMMITTEE, John McNabb,Chairman,Water Commission Jim Kinch,Secretary,Water Resources Protection Committee Steve Bobo,Board of Health Sarah Charron,Conservation Commission Karen Quigley,Harbor Health Committee Jim Drysdale,Citizen Member Martin Nee,Citizen Member Lawry Reid,Straits Pond Watershed Association,Associate Member 203 Report by the Harbor Health Committee for the 2006 The Board of Selectmen appointed the Harbor Health Committee in July 2005 in response to citizens'concerns about the apparent deterioration of the marine environment and biodiversity of marine life in Cohasset Harbor. The charter of the Committee is to identify possible sources of pollution and/or other negative influences contributing to the putative decline of the Harbor environment;make an informed judgment as to the relative health of the Harbor;and,if necessary,offer recommendations that will enable the town to take appropriate actions to restore the Harbor to a healthy level. Representatives from the Board of Health,Conservation Commission,Department of Public Works,Sewer Commission,Water Resource Protection Committee,Center for Student Coastal Research,Coastal Zone Management,Massachusetts Bays Estuary Association,the Army Corps of Engineers,the Department of Environmental Protection, the Environmental Protection Agency,experts in several fields and interested citizens assisted the Committee in its efforts. The Committee presented two reports to the Board of Selectmen: A.Preliminary Report January 3 1 ,2006 B.Action Plan May 22,2006 These reports are on file with the Town Manager and are available to the public. As a result of the Committee's efforts,independent monitoring projects were conducted by state and federal environmental agencies at no cost to the town: 1 . The EPA conducted targeted bacterial monitoring in Cohasset Harbor as part of the 2006 Clean New England Beach Initiative. 2.The Massachusetts Bays Estuary Association,with assistance from CZM,DEP, and the EPA,developed and implemented an extensive monitoring program for Cohasset Harbor. The scope of these programs is outlined in the Committee's May Action Report. The EPA and Mass Bays will present the results of their data analysis and make recommendations to the Harbor Health Committee on January 16,2007.These will serve as the basis for the Committee's report and recommendations to the Board of Selectmen. On December 4,2006,the Committee received authorization from the Board of Selectmen to explore the possibility of applying for a No Discharge Area (NDA) designation for Cohasset's coastal waters.The Harbor Committee will work with the Harbor Health Committee in this effort and Coastal Zone Management (CZM)is assisting the Town.Community input will be a key component in the final decision,and approval by the Board of Selectmen is required to proceed with an application.If approved,Cohasset will join Scituate and Marshfield in a regional application. 204 The Committee was instrumental in the formation of the new Stormwater Committee.It is estimated that 70-75%of the Town's stormwater runoff ends up in the Harbor.The Harbor Health Committee is actively supporting and participating in the Stormwater Committee's efforts to identify,remediate and reduce stormwater flooding and pollution within the Town and its affect on the Town's water resources. Respectively submitted by the HARBOR HEALTH COMMITTEE: Russ Bonetti Noel Collins Chris Evans Paul Figueiredo Frank Moody Paul Pattison Karen Quigley,Chair Pete Workman 205 Sewer Commission 2006 Annual Report This past year was especially busy and successful for the Sewer Commission.In addition to the normal flow of issues needing attention,we also dealt with operational challenges, alternative studies,the Little Harbor/Atlantic Avenue sewer project,resolving the long- standing,environmental issues with the state,litigation filed by developers seeking connections,and initiation of a major inflow and infiltration (I/I)project. The wastewater treatment plant (WWTP)continued to operate well within its normal condition design parameters,providing further evidence of the good judgment of our predecessors in selecting this advanced,state-of-the-art treatment system for our town. We did have an operational issue during an exceptional rainfall when the treatment plant over-flowed.This particular storm caused overflow events at most sewage treatment plants in the state,so our experience was not unique.We were able to mitigate the effects of the overflow using emergency treatment with disinfectants,but this kind of event is absolutely unacceptable.We immediately began to examine two avenues for relief in such storm events;reducing storm water and groundwater flow into our sewage collection system and looking at design and operations procedure modifications in the plant.We now have in place an operations procedure which allows controlled release of potential overflow in a manner which will treat and disinfect the overflow before it reaches the environment.This procedure also protects the plant and allows continual processing of maximum flow through the system without any un-controlled release to the environment as was experienced in the previous event.The upcoming plant modifications to accommodate the expansion for the Little Harbor/Atlantic Avenue sewer project will also address permanent modifications to further mitigate any potential overflows in the future.Storm water inflow and infiltration are addressed later in this report. The special Town Meeting in December of 2005 authorized a study of alternatives (decentralized,satellite sewage treatment plants)for parts of Cohasset that do not currently have sewers or immediate plans for sewers.The fmal report from this study will be available early in 2007. The Little Harbor/Atlantic Avenue project is proceeding on schedule following approval of the project by Town Meeting in 2005.THe design for modifications to the treatment plant and collection systems is essentially complete and ready for bid currently scheduled for early 2007.The state has issued their approval for access to state revolving funds (SRF)for the project.These funds will provide for long-term,low interest loans to be used for construction of the collection system and plant modifications.The loans will be repaid by the users through betterments issued at the completion of the projects. Permitting for the project is proceeding to a conclusion anticipated in the spring of 2007 with issuance of the state and federal permits.We are also actively working with the Water Commission to assure minimal interruption and hopefully effect cost savings in areas where both water and sewer work are anticipated during the next two years. 206 The Town reached a final agreement with the Commonwealth which has been expressed in a modified,second amended final judgment to the court order requiring Cohasset to implement actions to reduce the pollution in the waters in or near Cohasset.Those areas most affected are Straits Pond and upper and lower Little Harbor and those streams which drain into those areas.The agreement specifically adopts the schedule for completion of the LH/AA project.At the successful completion of the project the requirements of the judgment will have been met with no fines or penalties for the Town,and may seek termination of the judgment with no unreasonable opposition by the Commonwealth. During 2006 the Sewer Commission was notified that suits filed against it by Jerusalem Road Estates and King,Taylor Associates (Cedarmere)had either been ruled in favor of the Commission by the Courts or appeals by the plaintiffs to earlier rulings in favor of the Commission had been dismissed.Both of these entities had sought connections to the town sewers and had been denied by the Commission. Town Meeting approved in December of 2006 an article which authorized appropriation of funds to complete a major investigative and corrective action program to identify and eliminate inflow and infiltration (I/I)into the sewer collection system.This program was begun in late 2006 and will continue for the next four years with major efforts planned for 2007 in the investigative phase.The end result should be a substantial reduction of ground water and storm water into the sewers and significantly reduce the probability of overflows at the WWTP. Respectfully submitted, Sean Cunning,Chairman John Beck,Vice-Chairman Raymond Kasperowicz,Secretary 207 REPORT OF THE COHASSET HISTORICAL COMMISSION The Cohasset Historical Commission worked on the following projects this past year. Inventory Forms -The Commission continues to inventory historic property in town. This past year,properties from early post World War II period and the 1950-1960 developments were added to the list on file at the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Anyone in town can access the on-line file to see if their property is inventoried and on the State file by accessing the Massachusetts Historical Commission website and going to "Search the MACRIS Database".Copies of the inventory are available at the library and at the Historical Society's Pratt Building. Nominations for National Register -The Historical Society's Pratt Building on South Main Street was named to the National Register this past year.An inquiry about eligibility was considered on Woodside Cemetery. "State or federally involved"project involvement -We received communication concerning the land acquisition for Water Supply Protection (archaeological sensitivity- Native American site)and the Strait's Pond Restoration and West Corner Bridge Replacement Project (historical site).As neither site is likely to be eligible for the National Register we felt no need to comment on the projects. Local Involvement - 1.We supported the Historical Society's request for Community Preservation Money for work at the Maritime Museum,Wilson House and the Pratt Building. 2.Thanks to the DPW,the Fisherman's fresh water well was located on Sidney Park,and we hope to have it appropriately marked this year.They also moved and are storing some of our material to be used at the Replica on Government Island. 3.We made the Town Manager and others aware that Government Island is on the National Register.The Historical Commission has a vested interest in the site and want to keep this property historically correct.After talking with the Harbormaster,a letter was sent concerning the roof on the Lighthouse Keeper's Office. 4.We are working on the final phase at the Minot's Ledge Light Replica which includes signage. 5.Due to the parking constraints/agreements,the Railroad Turntable site on the town parking lot was filled in.Signage will be developed for the site and information is available locally. 6.A meeting was attended in Scituate concerning the functions of a Historical Commission.Scituate recently passed a by-law creating a Commission. 208 Preservation Plans -According to the by-laws of the Commonwealth,"Local Historical Commissions are an important part of municipal government in Massachusetts.They 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,master planning or preservations of historic landscapes."(taken from Massachusetts Historical Commission summary sheet). 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. We thank the various town departments and committees that have helped and supported our goals.Our meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month at Town Hall. Respectfully Submitted, Rebecca Bates-McArthur,Chairman David Wadsworth,Secretary Marilyn Morrison Nathaniel Palmer Hamilton Tewksbury 209 Annual Report of the Paul Pratt Memorial Library,2006 The use of the Paul Pratt Memorial Library continued to grow and change with the times in FY2006.Checkouts of books,videos,new audio book formats and other materials increased by 30%from 2003,when our new facility opened on Ripley Road.Our 32 public computer terminals are in constant use,and the hits on our website (www.cohassetlibrary.org)have grown to 750,000 in the past year.The website is constantly being improved,and in addition to making many library services available from home,it allows patrons to find out about and sign up for upcoming events.This year we added several laptop computers for use in the library and three new computer stations in the Children's Room.Reproductions of the Reddie murals from the former library building were produced and hung in the front entry hall for viewing by visitors. The Children's Program,under the leadership of Children's Librarian Sharon Moody, continues to attract large numbers of children and their parents;attendance was 3855 at the various story hours,summer programs and reading groups.This year the library began providing space and support for homeschooling,which has received an enthusiastic response from families around the region.Adult programming,administered by Reference Librarian Gayle Walsh,has been expanded to include a greater variety of activities,including college planning,wine tasting,and talks by local authors.Planning was initiated for a townwide reading program to begin in 2007.The meeting rooms are used extensively by various groups around town,and the art exhibits provided by the South Shore Art center continue to attract visitors for openings and casual viewing. The Investment Advisory Committee,chaired by Patience Towle,recommended increasing slightly the diversity of investments,which was approved by the Board. Board members were chosen for the Cohasset Library Trust,Inc.,and the bill creating the Trust advanced in the Legislature.The Trust is a nonprofit organization that will raise and receive funds in support of the library.The Friends of the Library,chaired by Gail Flynn,continue to enhance our services by providing Museum passes,assisting with functions,honoring staff and volunteers,managing a growing outreach program for seniors and funding both the Children's and Adult Programs. The consumer service improvement program,funded by a $10,000 grant awarded by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners,was carried out with great success, thanks to an enthusiastic response from the staff.Library Director Jackie Rafferty proposed adjusting the library's open hours so that the library can be open seven days a week from September through June.Our Director and our staff continue to provide an environment that promotes reading,learning and community activities,despite the additional workload imposed by our exciting growth.We thank the town government and our loyal patrons for their support.' Respectfully submitted, Stacey Weaver,Chair Rodney Hobson Sarah Pease Elizabeth Baker Roger Lowe Barbara Power Sheila Evans Agnes McCann Patience Towle 210 REPORT OF PLYMOUTH COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT The Commissioners of the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project are leased to submit the following report of our activities during 2006. 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 2006 season began with a normal water table until record May precipitation produced large numbers of spring and summer brood mosquitoes throughout the County. 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.The Project responded to 13,708 requests for service from residents. In response to the elevated threat of mosquito borne diseases in the district,we increased our trapping,aerial and ground larviciding,and adult spray in areas of concern 'to protect public health. Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus was first isolated from Culiseta melanura,a bird biting species,by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health in Carver on July 17,2006. Of the season's record breaking total of one hundred fifty seven EEE isolates,fifty four were from Plymouth County as follows:Bridgewater-8/1(2),8/18,8/19;Brockton-9/18; Carver-7/17,8/2,8/6,8/21(2),8/22,10/2;Cohasset-8/25;East Bridgewater-8/9; Halifax-8/2(2),8/7,8/10,8/16,8/21,8/31(3);Hanover-9/18;Hingham-9/12;Kingston- 8/7(2),8/10(2),8/21,8/22,9/25;Lakeville-7/25,7/26(2),8/2,8/6(4),8/22;Marshfield- 8/31;Mattapoisett-8/10;Middleboro-8/1;Pembroke-8/16;Plympton-7/31,8/16(2), 8/28,8/30;Rochester-9/6;Rockland-8/14 and Scituate-9/12.Five human cases of EEE were confirmed statewide with cases reported in Lakeville and Middleboro.Three horses were diagnosed with EEE in Plymouth County (Lakeville,Middleboro and Pembroke). A Llama from Scituate was also tested positive for EEE. Analysis of risk indicators in Southeastern Massachusetts were showing that the risk of human EEE infection was at a critical level.This precipitated aerial spraying at dusk on August 8 of approximately 159,000 acres and an expanded aerial spray zone of approximately 425,000 acres between August 22 nd and 24 th which included a great portion of Plymouth County.We normally end our spray season on Labor Day.This year we suspended our ULV ground spray season on September 30.Based on guidelines defined by the "Vector Control Plan to Prevent EEE"in Massachusetts,Southeastern Massachusetts will be at a "moderate level of EEE risk"beginning the 2007 season. 211 We are pleased to report that in 2006 there were no human or horse West Nile Virus cases in Plymouth County.A total of five birds tested positive for WNV in the following three towns:Bridgewater (3),Brockton (1)and Pembroke (1).A total of six isolations of WNV in mosquitoes were found in the following towns:Bridgewater (8/22),Carver (8/21),Halifax (8/30),Kingston (9/19),Pembroke (8/6)and Plympton (8/30). The recurring problem of EEE and WNV continues to ensure cooperation between the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project,local Boards of Health and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.In an effort to keep the public informed, EEE and WNV activity updates are regularly posted on Massachusetts Department of Public Health website at www.state.ma.us/dph/wnv/wnvl.htm . The figures specific to the Town of Cohasset are given below.While mosquitoes do not respect town lines the information given below does provide a tally of the activities which have had the greatest impact on the health and comfort of Cohasset residents. Insecticide Application.1,844 acres were treated using truck mounted sprayers for control of adult mosquitoes.More than one application was made to the same site if mosquitoes reinvaded the area.The first treatments were made in June arid the last in September. During the summer 1,198 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 2006 crews removed blockages,brush and other obstructions from 780 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.935 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 1 24 complaints answered. 212 Mosquito Survey.A systematic sampling for the mosquitoes in Cohasset indicates that Uranotaenia sapphirina was the most abundant species.Other important species collected include Coquillettidia perturbans and Aedes vexans. We encourage citizens or municipal officials to visit our website at wurw.plvmouthmosquito.com or call our office for information about mosquitoes, mosquito-borne diseases,control practices,or any other matters of concern. Raymond D.Zucker Superintendent Commissioners: Carolyn Brennan,Chairman Michael J.Pieroni,Vice-Chairman Leighton F.Peck,Secretary William J.Mara Kenneth W.Ludlam,Ph.D. 213 REPORT OF THE RECREATION COMMISSION It gives us great pleasure to report to residents,the activities of their Recreation Commission for 2006. During the year,approximately 4,000 individuals of all ages participated in a variety of structured programs,activities and events.While budget restrictions persist,our latitude of use of the Revolving Account Fund for 100%Self-Supporting Programs are continuing under this financial mechanism causing no impact upon taxpayers.In fact,via the Recreation Commission's policy to charge an Administrative Service Fee charge to all R.A.F.sponsored programs,taxpayers are reimbursed for the cost of the recreation budget.That is,revenues produced via Administrative Service Fee's,coupled with budget sponsored program fees,service fees and charges helps reimburse taxpayers for the budget of their Recreation Commission.Only revenue on deposit in the General Fund can be considered recapitalization revenue. During Fiscal Year 2006,ending June 30,2006 the Recreation Commission produced for the General Fund $88,454.50.$6,400.00 was produced for use by the Commission via grants and matching grant funds and donations.Concurrently,$45,673.23 was transacted via Revolving Account Funds for 1 00%Self-Supporting via fees charged participants for a variety of services.Approximately another $300,000.00 was transacted via other and direct self-supporting financial systems during F.Y.2006,manifesting a collective $440,527.73 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. Due to the financial difficulties town government faces during Fiscal Year 2006/2007, the Recreation Commission continues to stay about 75%self-supporting via revenue dedicated to the General Fund of the Town only.Via fee charges and administrative service fees to contractors to the Commission our intent will be to recapitulate about 75% of our budget costs back to taxpayers.It is our intent to do this with as little financial impact upon users of our services as possible. 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. During this past year we have continued reconstruction of a portion of our program operations specifically related to the After School recreation programming.After School Recreation Programs have been available for the past 30 years via the joint efforts.of the Recreation Commission and School Department.Vital towards the success of these particular programs remains the ability to offer them directly after school and at school facilities,precluding children requiring transportation.After School Programs are 214 conducted via One Creative Place of Cohasset at schools and at One Creative Place, Jonathan Livingston Square.Generally we offer these programs;on a continuing basis; Fall,Winter,and Spring.Each session has generally been 5 to 6 weeks in duration. We continue our effort to increase the number and types of programs offered.Many of the programs will be made available via contracted services thru our Revolving Account Fund for 100%Self -Supporting Services.Via this method,the per capita fee collected will be collectively utilized to operate the programs financially,while 15%of the gross revenue collected will be deposited back to the General Fund of the Town,hence,back to tax payers. 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. Numerous town departments and officials have continued to support our effort in this area for which we remain enormously grateful.Further,we remain indebted to many private and civic groups for their magnanimous efforts and resources.Via the efforts of the Cohasset Basketball Boosters Club and Cohasset Soccer Club,the community is well served beyond the operations of sports programs only. 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. Degree of community interest and support for recreational and leisure-time services can directly be measured by two essential factors.First and most logically,interest is measured by the level of participation by residents in various services.Secondly and perhaps as important,interest and support is readily recognizable by the extraordinary numbers of volunteers who donate their time,effort and expertise in conduct with a number of our programs,events and activities.Cohasset is indeed very fortunate to have many extremely talented residents willing to lend a hand and share their particular expertise. 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 215 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, Richard P.Barrow,Chairman James H.Richardson,Vice-Chairman James E.Carroll,Secretary Anthony J.Carbone Lillian M.Curley Lisa L.Lojacono Mary K.Muncey John M.Worley,Director 216 Recreation Commission Youth Resources It is distinct pleasure the Recreation Commission submits their Annual Report to the residents of Cohasset. As we enter our 7 th year of operations at the Teen Center,newly name Midnight Blue via the efforts of the 2006 Post Prom Committee,we continue to serve the youth of Cohasset. During the winter of 2006,the Commission was approached by the Post Prom Committee regarding use of the Teen Center for the graduating class of 2006 Post Prom Party. The Post Prom Committee donated much time,effort and expenses refurnishing the Teen Center in preparation for the Spring Post Prom Party. Further,via the auspices of Norfolk County Sheriff,Michael G.Bellotti's Out Reach Community Service Program,we were fortunate enough to receive,on very short notice, a painting crew who re-painted the exterior of the Teen Center and completed some interior finish work as well. Rededicated to the Town as Midnight Blue,the Post Prom Committee also made a very generous and thoughtful financial donation towards Teen Center operations. We are indeed grateful to the Post Prom Committee for all their efforts and look forward to future associations with the group as it may relate to Post Prom functions. While the Teen Center is open and available to Cohasset youngsters as in grades 6-12,we are fmding that the appeal tends to remain mostly with the middle school students,hence, have geared our activities towards that particular age group. We remain very fortunate to have on our staff long time recreation department employees who rotate staffing the Teen Center and as a group of five,chaperon monthly grades 6-8 dances. Karen Bonner is the Youth Resources Coordinator and is supported by Allison Walsh, Lindsey MacDonald,Sarah MacDonald and Kim Bonner.All of the young ladies are either current or post Playground Program staff members,all are teachers or graduate students locally and all are thanked for their time,efforts and continued interested in our youngsters. There continues to be no budget support for Teen Center operating expenses other than limited staffing.Therefore,it is revenue produced via dances and special activities, rentals and donations that provide the revenue to pay utility bills,phone service and various other related operating expenses. 217 The youth of Cohasset and Members of the Recreation Commission wish to extend then- most sincere gratitude to the numerous residents,business organizations,town boards, officials and departments who have generously donated money,time,effort,materials, and supplies towards our projects and efforts. Respectfully yours, Richard P.Barrow,Chairman James H.Richardson,Vice-Chairman James E.Carroll,Secretary Anthony J.Carbone Lillian M.Curley Lisa L.Lojacono Mary K.Muncey John M.Worley,Director 218 GOVERNMENT ISLAND ADVISORY COMMITTEE -2006 ANNUAL REPORT When you read our annual report of 2006 you become aware that Government Island has been Town property for 61 years.Your Board of Selectmen in 1946 was a wise group. They brought to the Town meeting the proposal to buy the 7.4 acres from the United States Government for $29,000.00.Figure it out,that's about $3,900.00 per acre.The vote to buy it was almost unanimous -not a bad deal. The GIAC oversees the island.We are interested group of volunteers who make recommendations to the Board of Selectmen for action to be taken.The Board will,if necessary,go to Town Meeting for action by the voters -YOU. Our activities throughout the year call for sporadic meetings to discuss a current question. This meeting schedule may change to a bi-monthly meeting. The normal maintenance of the Island goes on with good cooperation between Carl Sestito,DPW Superintendent,his crew,and the GIAC. The Town of Cohasset has a "Diamond in the rough"right here.It's yours -use it - enjoy it -study it -walk it.Visit the island yourself and with your friends.Absorb the history that is right here.It's beautiful and simple in its natural state. Respectfully submitted, Hamilton T.Tewksbury,Chairman Constance M.Afshar Richard P.Barrow Lorren Gibbons,Harbormaster 219 South Shore Regional Vocational Technical School District Cohasset Town Report Growth and Success...Demands and Expectations...Providing the Resources Perhaps more so that at any time in its near 45 year history,South Shore Regional School District finds itself at a multi -faceted crossroads.Providing quality career and technical education opportunities continues to be the hallmark of the school's mission,one that has been supported generously by the communities that make up the eight-town district.It is however,a rapidly changing economic and job-related marketplace,one still filled with challenges and potential,yet ever-growing in its demands and expectations.Whether a graduate immediately enters the workforce or continues his or her education right after high school,one factor remains constant,the changes to be encountered.Updating skills regularly is now a mandate for all,continuing one's education as a life-long pursuit,a primary job requirement,in nearly every field.One of our major tasks is to keep the skills being taught as current as possible. South Shore continues to flourish,2006-2007 witnessing a second consecutive school year with maximum enrollment on campus.What continues to increase is the incredibly high and growing percentage of the school's population exclusively from within the District.In just five years,South Shore's "in-district"enrollment has risen by more than 20%(over one hundred students).While a tremendously positive indication of the District's popularity and performance,these are worrisome signs as well.Chapter 70 State Aid has grown substantially,allowing for an amazing overall reduction,over those same five years,in the total assessments paid by the town members. South Shore has consciously attempted to keep assessments low,along with low overall budget increases from year to year.But in meeting the industry accountability, equipment and facility expectations faced by all schools and uniquely by vocational schools,resources are thinning. Your regional career and technical education school is the oldest of its kind in the Commonwealth.There are twenty-six such schools statewide.While we are proud of the facility and improvements made,the near future will target some needed major capital projects,including an entirely new roof system.We,along with many of the local school districts will be working with the State's School Building Authority in hopes of obtaining financial support to match that of the towns. South Shore's recent history is filled with highlights.Both academic and technical performances by Vo-Tech students continue to shine.MCAS results are among the best by vocational students across the state.It is anticipated that the Class of 2007 will once again attain nearly 100%success in reaching the mandatory competency determination levels.Overall scores are rising and more students are achieving at the proficient and 220 advanced criteria thresholds.Competitions and employers continue to applaud our students'technical achievements,with national recognition this past year in Automotive and Precision Machining.More and more programs are aspiring to the state and federal goals of third party credentialing,namely certifications,approvals and licenses upon graduation. Athletics and other student activities at South Shore strive to grow as well.The 2005- 2006 sports seasons saw a record number of Viking teams qualify for post-season play. For 2006-2007,a first time ever JV program in girls'basketball and a pilot wrestling effort spearhead by students and an energetic parent are new to the competition landscape.Robotics is being added to an ever-expanding electronics and engineering curriculum,and has already produced an active extra-curricular club that is bracing for its first competitions. Previously mentioned was the need to stay current with today's equipment and technology.South Shore has done its best to keep up,but expenses in this effort are extraordinary,particularly compared to a typical high school.Recent improvements in equipment have been realized in Auto Body,Graphic Arts,Drafting,Culinary Arts, Cosmetology,Welding and Automotive,as well as our science labs and wireless computer set-ups.Hopefully,much more is still to come. It would be wrong not to mention the important contributions being made by South Shore's Parents'Association,the Vocational Advisory Committees,School Council and the Continuing Education Program,which in addition to providing a wide range of career and self-improvement opportunities,helps support the total school program. Currently 1 1 students of the total enrollment of 592 are from Cohasset.June 2006 celebrated the graduation of Mikaela O'Hara from Cohasset. As each year passes,South Shore Vocational Technical High School continues to grow and expand the options available to both the young people who attend,and the communities served.We want to thank the towns for their ongoing support,and hope that we too have responded favorably to your needs.Only when we work together have we shown the ability to overcome obstacles and to provide the best possible career and technical learning environment for our customers,the students from your town and of all the district communities. Respectfully submitted, David M.Kneeland Cohasset Representative South Shore Regional School District Committee 221 Annual Town Report 2006 Cohasset Public Schools Where the mission is to "continue the commitment to excellence." Teaching and learning are what great schools are all about.The focus of the Cohasset Public Schools continues to be on the classroom and maximizing student performance. The goal is to maintain the overall strength of the school system while recognizing continued local and general economic challenges. Despite these difficult fiscal times,our students are doing very well by a wide variety of quantitative measures: -This past June,94%of the graduating class for 2006 went on to further their education. Recently,29 seniors -based on their MCAS scores -were awarded John and Abigail Adams scholarships (full 4 year tuition to any Massachusetts state college or university). 100%of grade 10 students passed the English Language Arts and Mathematics MCAS test in 2006,for competency determination;94% scored Advanced or Proficient. -The Boston Globe recently ranked Cohasset's grade 10 students #10 in the state in Mathematics and #14 in English Language Arts based on the latest MCAS results. -All schools in the district in 2006 met adequate yearly progress (A.Y.P.), as required by the federal No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). 22 students at Cohasset High School have earned the distinction of Advanced Placement Scholars by the College Board.Of those,89%who took the Advanced Placement examinations scored 3 or higher. -The mean SAT scores for 2006 are 542 Verbal,551 Math,and 544 Writing.These scores are well above the state and national average. -The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC),recently announced that one of our seniors at Cohasset High School has been named a finalist in the 2007 Merit Scholarship Competition.Five additional seniors have been named Commended Students for 2007 by NMSC. 222 We are very proud of all of our students and their outstanding academic accomplishments.We appreciate a hard working student body,supportive parents,a dedicated faculty and staff and a School Committee committed to maintaining high standards.Together we can: Challenge all students to Proficiency and Beyond Close Achievement Gaps Where They Exist and Function as a Professional Learning Community The school department is most appreciative of the continued fiscal support of the Cohasset community.As the student population continues to grow,the community support is needed more than ever if we are to reduce class size and remain current in the curriculum.A special note of thanks to the Cohasset Education Foundation,the Parent Student Organization and the various Booster clubs,who supported our budget in so many ways this past year.You provided the support and the resources that enabled us to meet or surpass the high expectations we set in 2006. Our children are the future of our community.We hope to continue to partner with the Cohasset community to meet the educational needs of all of our children as together we accomplish our mission to "continue the commitment to excellence." RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED DENISE M.WALSH,Ed.D. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Individual building reports for 2006 will follow from the principal of Osgood,Deer Hill, and Cohasset Middle-High School. 223 Annual Town Report 2006 Joseph Osgood School The Joseph Osgood School is pleased to have had the support of the school community in achieving the goals of our School Improvement Plan,particularly in the area of curriculum.We are in the second year of implementation of a comprehensive literacy program that was developed according to the most current research in reading.The development and funding of an assessment plan have allowed us to identify student needs and plan for interventions that will close the achievement gap as well as challenge all students to perform at the highest levels. Committees led by the district curriculum coordinator have reviewed science and social studies curricula this year and have made recommendations for program improvement and alignment with the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework Standards and National Standards.We look forward to the adoption of up-to-date instructional materials in these subject areas.We are also pleased to have expanded our Discovering Justice Program to include both grades one and two.New teachers participated in training for this program during the summer in preparation for the school year. Faculty and support staff participated in numerous professional development activities designed to improve student performance.The early release days also provided opportunities to improve teaching practices that impact student learning.Training and consultation were provided throughout the year for the implementation of the Reading Street program.Training in the administration of new assessments was provided and analysis of testing and assessment data is ongoing,with the support of our reading specialist Additional workshops were provided in the areas of writing and math.Training for health emergencies was provided by the school nurse. Our full-day kindergarten program is in its second year of implementation.Teachers and parents are reporting improved readiness for learning and are pleased with additional opportunities for children to grow socially and academically.Our full-day and half-day programs are outstanding,and classrooms are equipped with excellent instructional materials and resources.We are also pleased to offer for the second year,an exceptional integrated preschool program for three-year-olds and four-year-olds.Participating families have the opportunity to join the Osgood family prior to kindergarten.School- based services and opportunities for transitions from one program to the next are some of the many benefits of a high quality public preschool program. We appreciate the support of the Cohasset community.A new computer lab donated by the Cohasset Education Foundation will move us forward in the area of technology and will provide multiple opportunities for our students and staff to extend learning and integrate technology into the curriculum. Through the generosity of the Parent School Organization (PSO)and the support of fundraising efforts by parents and community members,teachers will receive grants for 224 the purchase of classroom instructional materials.Curriculum enrichment programs are funded throughout the year and the Discovering Justice curriculum has been partially funded from donations.The PSO also purchased new playground equipment that is geared to our PreK-2 population.Existing equipment was replaced as needed and playground surfacing material was purchased to improve student safety. Through the generosity and donations of individual Osgood families,we have been able to purchase thousands of dollars in books for our library and much needed technology equipment for school presentations and professional development programs.We have also been able to purchase supplementary math materials for the classrooms. Donations from community businesses allowed us to fund a parent education program that was enjoyed by families of students in all grades throughout the district.Our Character Education Committee and adjustment counselor are in the second year of conducting parent discussion groups on topics selected from parent needs surveys. Participation has been excellent! Safety,security and increased communication are always paramount concerns at the Osgood School.We are pleased to report improvements in safety and security as a result of a new system that was installed in the Osgood School this past summer.We continue to use our Connect Ed telephone notification system to improve communication with families about school and community events as well as student safety issues.We were able to resurface the main staircase in the building foyer this year.Replacement of the stairs will improve safety and will facilitate cleaning and maintenance. The Osgood School has much to celebrate and many to thank for supporting so many school improvement initiatives this year.We are truly grateful for the support of Superintendent Dr.Walsh,the Cohasset School Committee,School Council,the PSO,the Cohasset Education Foundation,our Osgood Families,and members of the business community! RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED JANET SHEEHAN,PRINCIPAL JOSEPH OSGOOD SCHOOL 225 Annual Town Report 2006 Deer Hill School Deer Hill School continued implementation of the Cohasset Public Schools 'Strategic Plan 2004-2009 and made progress toward achievement of its School Improvement Plan goals during the past year.As of October 1 ,2006 enrollment at Deer Hill School was 339 students in grades 3 through 5.Class sizes ranged from 19 to 24 students in sixteen grade-level classrooms.Staff remained constant and included sixteen classroom teachers, three special education teachers,a speech/language pathologist,a full-time principal and secretary,and specialist teachers for music,art,physical education,technology,and health.In addition,staff included a nurse,school psychologist,adjustment counselor, library aide,and instructional aides /activity aides.Additional funding from outside sources provided staffing for occupational therapy,physical therapy and a trained behaviorist.Several staff members were,once again,shared with the Osgood School. In 2006,Deer Hill School introduced its new language arts program based upon the Reading and Writing Workshop model.Leveled fiction and non-fiction books were purchased through Scholastic and National Geographic to meet individual student's needs and to provide interdisciplinary connections among reading,writing,science,and social studies.In addition,a new Scott Foresman science program was introduced at Deer Hill School to better meet the needs of students and to provide curriculum materials with hands-on investigations in each area of science:earth and space science,life science, physical science,and technology/engineering.In addition to the four major curriculum areas:English language arts,mathematics,science,and social studies,students continued to receive instruction in art,music,technology,health,library,and physical education. While the curriculum and materials remained unchanged in mathematics and social science,the EMC 3 Program [Enrichment,Motivation,and Challenge for the 3 grade levels at Deer Hill School]was expanded within the school day during the 2006-2007 school year.Students were provided with a choice of program offerings in technology /engineering [through the Boston Museum of Science's Engineering is Elementary program],studio art,Great Books,Math League,creative writing,Renzulli (a software-based independent study program),and chamber music.Reading labs and mathematics labs were established to further assist students in need of targeted skill development and remediation.The Deer Hill School chorus and the grade 4 and grade 5 instrumental bands also rehearsed during the EMC 3 program times. Other significant events during 2006 included the installation of a state-of-the-art surveillance system at Deer Hill School.This increased emphasis on security included the continuation of staff training and student drills related to the district's School Safety Plan. All visitors to the building must now be granted access before entering the school during the school day.Other facility upgrades included the installation of high-density protective mats along the walls in the gymnasium and upgrades to the building grounds were completed with the help of many community volunteers during Make-a-Difference Day. 226 The PSO continued its tradition of active involvement in the school by providing funding for a wide variety of enrichment programs,coordinating several fundraisers,arranging "room mothers"for all classrooms,planning and implementing the PSO Teacher Grant program,and supporting efforts to recognize students and staff. MCAS [Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System]results from the Spring of 2006 were expanded to include mathematics in grades three and five.A new reporting category of Above Proficient was also added to the grade three reports.Students at Deer Hill performed above the state average on MCAS in all grades and the school and district made adequate yearly progress as defined by the Department of Education.In grade three,2006 scores reported 33%Above Proficient and 49%Proficient in reading.In math,12%were Above Proficient and 65%were Proficient in grade three.In grade four, 65%of the students were Advanced or Proficient in English language arts and 49%were Advanced or Proficient in mathematics.Seventy-three percent of the grade 5 students scored in the Proficient or Advanced categories in English language arts;72%in mathematics;and 63%in science,technology &engineering. The district also adopted a K-12 Assessment Plan for students and implementation of this plan began in 2006 with grade five students taking the Stanford 10 and OLSAT (Otis-Lennon School Ability Test)and grade four students talcing the WrAP (Writing Assessment Program by ERB)in December.Ongoing assessments for students include the QRI-IV (Qualitative Reading Inventory)and benchmark assessments in mathematics. Information from this assessment plan will be used to target student needs and adjust curriculum and instruction as we continue our Commitment to Excellence. In the year ahead,Deer Hill School will be updating its English language arts scope and sequence and working with reading and math consultants to maximize the effectiveness of our Reading and Writing Workshop model and our mathematics instruction with the Everyday Mathematics program.Under the leadership of the Cohasset School Committee,Dr.Denise Walsh,superintendent,and Keith Gauley,principal of Deer Hill School,we understand that progress will need to be a collaborative effort involving administration,teachers and other staff members,students,parents,and the Cohasset community.The continual update and review of our curriculum will create relevancy and assist in the acquisition of necessary skills and knowledge in all content areas. Our character education program further ensures that we are meeting the needs of all students and helping our students become productive,involved citizens in a democratic society.We will strive to achieve the district goals that have been established,to meet the present and future needs of Cohasset students,and to become one of the top districts in regard to student performance at both the state and national level. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED KEITH GAULEY,PRINCIPAL DEER HILL SCHOOL 227 Annual Town Report 2006 Cohasset Middle-High School Cohasset Middle-High School experienced a number of accomplishments in 2006.The accomplishments include academic successes for our students,high levels of participation and achievement in co-curricular activities,and a staff focus on curriculum review and renewal,professional development to better meet the needs of all students, and data analysis for improved student achievement. Our students continue to distinguish themselves academically.Cohasset High School was recognized as one of the top performers in the state for the percentage of students who scored advanced or proficient on our grade 10 MCAS scores for English language arts and mathematics.Our SAT scores remain highly competitive.The school offers credit in seven different Advanced Placement electives with our total student AP enrollment this past year at 145.Results on AP exams demonstrate the preparation and success of the 69 students who participated in 1 1 6 exams,on which 1 02 (approximately 89%)were graded to be eligible for college credit. All 100 members of the Class of 2006 earned competency determinations according to Department of Education standards,and twenty nine members of the class were recognized as John and Abigail Adams Scholarship Award recipients.Fourteen members of the graduating class were recognized as distinguished scholars based on the highly competitive nationally recognized Advanced Placement test results,and were joined by another nine students of the junior class.Twenty three graduates were members of the National Honor Society.Further,87%of the graduating class enrolled in various public and private four-year colleges and another 7%plan to attend two-year college or preparatory school for a total of 94%of the Class of 2006 continuing to further their education in some capacity. Our students distinguish themselves as they participate in a number of our extra- 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.Some examples of this include the addition of artwork on the Massachusetts Department of Education Web-site by Jack Nee,and prestigious Boston Globe Scholastic Art awards recognition for Caitlin Hurley, Amanda Thompson,Sarah Malone,Katharine Murphy,and John Burgoon.Additionally, Kathleen DeWaal and John Rohrer both received a Silver Key for their artwork,with John also received a honorable mention for one of his photographs.Finally,it is a pleasure to note the success of our students as semi-fmalists at the Massachusetts High School Drama Guild Festival,with their rendition of 'denity Crisis featuring Molly Gallagher,Emily Savage,Austin Breslow,Mike Corry,and JoAnna Hamilton,and the production of our school musical Guys and Dolls with lead roles played by Sinclair Dean, Sally Meehan,Charles Miller,and Tim Toomey. 228 Athletically,Cohasset High School won its first ever Division III State Championship in boy's lacrosse.The boys and girl's Tennis teams both captured league titles.Last winter the ice hockey,wrestling,and girl's basketball teams qualified for post season tournament play with girl's basketball making it to the South Section Semi-Finals.In the spring the girl's lacrosse team qualified for post season play.This past fall our girl's soccer and field hockey teams participated in the state tournament,and the golf team won the South Shore League Tournament with Zach Murray taking top medalist honors. Throughout the year a number of students earned league all-star recognition and others were recognized as Patriot Ledger All-Scholastic for their sport.Aidan Buick earned All- Scholastic honors for lacrosse by the Boston Herald.Girl's Basketball Coach John Levangie was recognized by the Massachusetts Basketball Coaches Association for his 300 wins as a coach.Finally,the Athletic Program was recognized by the Boston Globe with the 2006 Division IV Larry Ames Award for overall excellence in athletics.This is the second consecutive year Cohasset has won this award. Throughout the course of the year the school bell rang for the last time for a number of faculty and staff who after many years of distinguished service to the Cohasset community chose to retire and enter a new and exciting stage of life.That special group included Joe Bouchard,Ed Leary,Tony Rolfe,Diane O'Malley,Cynthia Fusco,and Alice McCarthy.As a result,staffing changes were made throughout the summer in preparation for the new school year including a new librarian,English department chairperson,and 13 new teachers who come to us with outstanding skills.These new staff members join a faculty that numbers 71 to serve the student population at the Middle-High School where there are currently 351 students in the Middle School and a High School with 412 on its roster. Teachers at Cohasset Middle-High School in 2006 continue to seek opportunity for personal and professional growth beyond the classroom.Staff members have taken on opportunities for professional growth in areas such as co-teaching,curriculum review and revisions,school safety,bully prevention education,and implementing an Anti- defamation League Peer Leadership program.One member of the staff,Ms.Stephanie Wooley,was accepted by the Massachusetts Department of Education to assist in the development of future MCAS mathematics tests,and another staff member,Mrs.Peg Jordan was selected to be a reader for the AP Spanish test.As we look forward,we will explore expanding elective offerings at the middle and high schools,offering additional Advanced Placement courses,further integrating the sixth grade into the middle school structure,and using data analysis to promote further student achievement beyond proficiency. Respectfully submitted, Joel Antolini Principal Cohasset Middle-High School 229 INDEX In Memoriam 3-4 Elected Officials 5-6 Town Officers Appointed by Selectmen 7 Town Officers Appointed by Town Manager 7-9 Boards,Commissions,Committees and Representatives Appointed by Selectmen 10-16 Appointments by TROIKA 1 7 GENERAL GOVERNMENT Registrars,Board of 18 Selectmen,Board of 19-20 Town Manager's Report 2 1 Town Counsel 22-24 Metropolitan Area Planning Council 25-30 Town Clerk's Report 3 1 Index,Annual Town Meeting 32 Annual Town Meeting,April 1,2006 33-83 Annual Town Election,April 8,2006 84-86 Special Town Election,May 6,2006 87-88 State Election,November 7,2006 89-96 Index,Special Town Meeting 97 Special Town Meeting,November 13,2006 98-125 Vital Statistics 126 Prospective Juror List 127 FINANCIAL REPORTS Town Accountant 128-159 Treasurer/Collector 1 60-1 63 Assessors,Board of 1 64 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Health,Board of 165-167 Cohasset Elder Affairs 1 68-1 69 Cohasset Housing Authority 170-171 LAND USE CONTROL Building Department 172 Planning Board 173-175 Conservation Commission 1 76 230 LAND USE CONTROL CONTINUED South Shore Recycling Cooperative 177-180 Alternative Energy Committee 181-182 PUBLIC SAFETY Fire Department 183-184 Police Department 185-186 Emergency Preparedness Committee 187 PUBLIC WORKS Public Works,Department of 188-189 Water Commission 1 90-1 99 Water Resources Protection Committee 200-201 Stormwater Committee 202-203 Harbor Health Committee 204-205 Sewer Commission 206-207 GENERAL SERVICES Historical Commission 208-209 Paul Pratt Memorial Library 210 Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project 211-213 RECREATION Recreation Commission 2 1 4-2 1 6 Youth Resources 217-218 Government Island Advisory Committee 219 EDUCATION South Shore Regional Vocational 220-221 Superintendent of Schools 222-223 Joseph Osgood School 224-225 Deer Hill School 226-227 Cohasset Middle-High School 228-229 INDEX 230-231 231 232