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COHASSET TOWN REPORT 2004 J ,1 Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2013 http://archive.org/details/townofcohassetnna2004sele ANNUAL REPORT of the BOARD OF SELECTMEN of the FINANCIAL AFFAIRS of the TOWN OF COHASSET Reports of the School Committee and the Reports of Other Town Officers FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,2004 TOWN OF COHASSET incorporated 1770 Population January 2003—7,537 President of the United States George W.Bush Massachusetts Senators Edward IVI.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 Henry Ainsiie -March 25,2004 Selectman Water Commissioner Advisory Committee Louis N.Simeone -August 4,2004 Committee to Survey the Structure and Functions of Town Government Advisory Committee Lucille F.McLoughlin -December 1,2004 Library Trustee Lot E.Bates,Jr.-December 8,2004 Sealer of Weights and Measures Measurer of Wood and Bark Advisory Committee School Committee School Facilities Committee Fire Station Study Committee Historic Districts Study Committee Water Commissioner ELECTED OFFICIALS -TOWN OF COHASSET BOARD OF SELECTMEN -3 YEAR TERM TERM EXPIRES Ralph S.Dormitzer 2007 Frederick R.Koed 2005 Roseanne M.McMorris 2005 Robert B.Spofford 2007 Michael H.Sullivan 2006 MODERATOR -3 YEAR TERM George L.Mariette III 2005 TOWN CLERK -3 YEAR TERM Marion L.Douglas 2005 ASSESSOR -3 YEAR TERM Elsa Miller 2007 Mary Granville 2005 Michael C.Patrolia 2006 SCHOOL COMMITTEE -3 YEAR TERM Richard P.Shea 2005 Richard F.Flynn 2006 Chartis L.Tebbetts 2006 Adrienne MacCarthy 2007 Jamie Williams 2007 TRUSTEES PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY -3 YEAR TERM Sheila Evans 2005 Roger L.Lowe ^2005 Rogers.Whitley 2005 Agnes McCann 2006 Patience G.Towie 2006 Carol Riley 2006 Sarah R.Pease 2007 Barbara Power 2007 Stacey V.Weaver 2007 BOARD OF HEALTH -3 YEAR TERM TERM EXPIRES Robin M.Lawrence 2005 Margaret S.Chapman 2006 Stephen N.Bobo 2007 COHASSET HOUSING AUTHORITY -5 YEAR TERM Christopher M.Allen 2005 John Muncey 2006 Ralph Peroncello 2007 Helen C.Nothnagle (appointed by Governor)2006 Ann Ban-ett 2009 PLANNING BOARD -5 YEAR TERM Stuart W.Ivimey 2005 Peter J.Pratt 2006 Alfred S.Moore 2007 Robert H.Sturdy 2008 Michael R.Westcott 2009 RECREATION COMMISSION -5 YEAR TERM Wallace B.St.John 2005 Lisa L.Lojacono 2006 Lillian Mun-ay Curley 2007 Mary K.Muncey 2007 James Richardson 2007 Richard Barrow 2008 Anthony J.Carbone 2009 BOARD OF SEWER COMMISSIONERS -3 YEAR TERM Raymond Kasperowicz 2005 John W.Beck 2006 Sean Cunning 2007 BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS -3 YEAR TERM Glenn A.Pratt 2005 John McNabb 2006 Nathaniel Palmer 2007 TOWN OFFICERS APPOINTED BY BOARD OF SELECTMEN Town Manager/Chief Procurement Officer TERM EXPIRES William R Griffin 2008 Town Counsel Paul R.DeRensis 2004 TOWN OFFICERS APPOINTED BY TOWN MANAGER ADA Coordinator Robert M.Egan 2005 Animal Control Officer Albert Currie 2005 Assessor/Appraiser Mary E.Quill 2008 Board of Health Agent Tara Tradd 2008 Building Commissioner/Zoning Officer Robert M.Egan 2005 Chief of Police James Hussey Sergeants of Police Under Civil Service David 0.Cogil Jon 0.Conte William P.Quigley Gregory J.Lennon Shellee Peters Patrolmen Under Civil Service TERM EXPIRES Lawrence D.Ainslie Michael Carini William English,Jr. Frederick H.Grassie Garrett A.Hunt Lisa M.Mates James P.McLean John H.Small Christy J.Tarantino Jeffrey R.Treanor Paul M.Wilson Francis P.Yannizzi Civilian Dispatch Patricia Douglas Sasha Geddes Christopher Grant John Hussey Patricia Lowery Thomas Wigmore Constable Maria A.Plante 2006 Emergency Management Director Arthur H.Lehr 2006 Assistant Emergency Management Director Glenn A.Pratt 2006 Council on Elder Affairs Director Kathryn Bryanton 2006 D.P.W.Superintendent Carl Sestito 2008 Director of Finance/Town Accountant TERM EXPIRES J.Michael Buckley,Jr.2006 Fence Viewers Kearin A.Dunn 2005 Glenn A.Pratt 2005 Fire Chief Roger W.Lincoln 2007 Fire Department Under Civil Service Randy Belanger Firefighter/Paramedic Paul T.Bilodeau Firefighter/EMT Richard Covino Firefighter/Paramedic James F.Curley Firefighter/EMT John J.Dockray Firefighter/Paramedic Thomas P.Finegan Firefighter/EMT James E.Fiori Firefighter James Lee Guny Captain/EMT John M.Hernan Firefighter/Paramedic Sharon Leone Firefighter/Paramedic Frances X.Mahoney,Jr.Firefighter/EMT Matthew B.Marr Firefighter/EMT Laura 0.Morrison Firefighter/Paramedic Robert F.Protulis Firefighter/EMT Randall W.Rosano Firefighter James P.Runey Captain Robert D.Silvia Captain/EMT Daniel Smith Firefighter/Paramedic Peter Starvaggi Firefighter/Paramedic Mark H.Trask Captain Eric Wenzlow Firefighter/EMT Leigh Young Firefighter/Paramedic Forest Warden Roger Lincoln 2005 Harbor Master John D.Muncey Assistant Harbor Masters Robert D.Baggs Clifford J.Dickson Lorren S.Gibbons Robert A.Johnson William Kelly Christy J.Tarantino Keeper of the Town Clock Noel A.Ripley Keeper of the Lockup John C.Conte Library Director Jacqueline Rafferty Plumbing and Gas Inspector William Higgins Recreation Director John M.Worley Sealer of Weights and Measures Robert M.Egan Shellfish Constables Clifford Dickson John D.Muncey Shellfish Deputy Rocco R.Laugelle Robert D.Baggs Town Archivist TERM EXPIRES 2005 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2005 2006 2004 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 David H.Wadsworth 2005 Town Planner TERM EXPIRES Elizabeth Harrington 2005 Treasurer/Collector Joseph A.Divito,Jr.2005 Director of Veteran Services Noel A.Ripley 2004 BOARDS,COMMITTEES,COMMISSIONS,AND REPRESENTATIVES APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN Advisory Board on County Expenditures Merle 8.Brown 2004 Cohasset Cultural Council Suzanne S.Terry 2004 David T.Lehr 2004 Celine Eymer 2004 Douglas Eymer 2004 Laurel Martinez 2005 Mary A.Foley 2005 Diane M.Kennedy 2005 Shirley T.Tewksbury 2005 Klaus P.Gensheimer 2006 D.Alex Adkins 2006 Betts H.Murray 2006 One (1)Vacancy Civilian Dispatch Committee James Hussey -Chief of Police J.Michael Buckley,Jr.-Acting Town Manager Roger W.Lincoln -Fire Chief Thomas Wigmore -Dispatch Supervisor Cohasset Common Historic District Committee John Hovorka (Historical Society)2004 Thomas F.Van Aarle (Architect)2004 Charles Furtado (District Resident)2005 Gail Parks (District Resident)2006 Mary Jane Larson (District Resident)2006 Janice Crowley (Licensed Realtor)2006 William Hurley (Resident Alternate) 10 Peter Wood (Non-Resident Alternate) Community Preservation Committee TERM EXPIRES James G.Dedes (Conservation Commission)2007 Deborah S.Cool<(Open Space Committee)2007 Roseanne M.McMorris (Selectmen)2007 Stuart Ivimy (Resident)2005 Margaret R.Charles (Resident)2005 Jeffrey Waal (Resident)2005 Alfred S.Moore (Planning Board)2006 Helen Nothnagle (Housing Authority)2006 Paula Morse (Historical Commission)2006 Conservation Commission Veneta Roebuck 2004 Edward Graham 2004 Virginia Brophy 2004 Jeffrey Waal 2005 Deborah S.Cook 2005 James G.Dedes 2006 Vacancy Commission on Disabilities Lance Nom's 2006 Four (4)Vacancies Council on Elder Affairs Barbara Elliot 2005 Anna A.Abbruzzese 2007 Nancy Ban-ett 2007 Susan S.Galligan 2007 James F.Keamey 2007 Edward T.Mulvey 2007 Dolores A.Roy 2007 Jean J.Thompson 2007 Government Island Advisory Committee Constance M.Afshar 2006 Noel A.Ripley 2006 Hamilton T.Tewksbury 2007 Richard P.Barrow 2007 John D.Muncey,Harbor Master 11 Growth and Development Task Force TERM EXPIRES Clark H.Brewer Richard W.Swanborg Michael R.Westcott Harbor Committee Peter Wood 2007 Scott A.Herzog 2005 Robert Cunningham 2005 Mary K.Muncey 2005 Loren S.Gibbons 2006 Gail Parks 2006 John Bertolami 2006 F.Wisner Murray 2007 Historical Commission Noel A.Ripley 2004 Hamilton T.Tewksbury 2004 Paula Morse 2004 Mark St.Onge 2005 Nathaniel Palmer 2005 Marilyn Morrison 2006 Rebecca Bates-McArthur 2006 MBTA Representative Louis E.Eaton 2004 Metropolitan Area Planning Council William Griffin Open Space Committee Deborah S.Cook Sandra Durant Keith Moskow Karen Quigley Vacancy Recycling Committee John K.McNabb,Jr. Merle S.Brown F.Allen MacDonald Sharyn K.Studley Jean White 12 Registrar of Voters TERM EXPIRES Marion L.Douglas,Town Clerk Judith Volungis 2007 Edythe Ford 2005 Margaret R.Charles 2006 Senior Housing Committee Joseph R.Nedrow Nancy Barrett 2005 Margaret R.Charles 2005 Freda A.Zotos 2006 Edward T.Mulvey 2006 Roseanne McMorris 2005 Wayne Sawchuck N/A South Shore Recycling Cooperative John K.McNabb,Jr. Merle S.Brown South Shore Regional School District Representative David M.Kneeland 2004 Town History Committee Margot Cheel,14 Margin Court 2007 Harold E.Coughlin,25 Reservoir Road 2006 Jacqueline M.Dormitzer,334 South Main Street 2007 Louis R.Eaton,Jr.,30 Beach Street 2006 Julia H.Gleason,44 Stockbridge Street 2006 James W.Hamilton,298 King Street 2006 Louis S.Harvey,465 King Street 2006 Ann Pompeo,1 30 Forest Ave.2007 Hubert P.Vanderlugt,144 Wheelwright Farm 2007 Ernest Grassey,20 Ledge Way 2005 Molly Pierson,1 23 Atlantic Ave.2005 Wigmore Pierson,123 Atlantic Ave.2005 Water Resources Protection Committee John K.McNabb,Jr. James C.Kinch Stephen N.Bobo John Chapman Three (3)Vacancies 13 Youth Resources Committee TERM EXPIRES John M.Worley Michael McMillen Matthew Ogrodnik Elizabeth Bates Anthony Carbone Stephen Etkind Jody Butman Zoning Board of Appeals Barbara M.Power 2004 Jane O.Goedecke 2004 S.Woodworth Chittick 2005 J.Anson Whealler 2005 Benjamin H.Lacy 2006 Charles Higginson 2006 BOARDS,COMMITTEES,COMMISSIONS AND REPRESENTATIVES APPOINTED BY AUTHORITIES OTHER THAN THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN Advisory Committee Bernadette Faulkner 2005 Susan Kent 2005 Roger Q.Hill 2006 Vivian Bobo 2006 Donna McGee 2006 Thomas J.Glavin 2007 Patrick Waters 2007 Bylaw Committee Vacancy 2004 Jacqueline M.Dormitzer 2005 Louis R.Eaton 2006 Marion L.Douglas,Town Clerk Paul R.DeRensis,Town Counsel Capital Budget Committee Samuel C.Pease 2004 Steve Gaumer 2004 Michael Fechter 2005 Mark A.Baker 2006 David Bergers 2006 14 Design Review Board TERM EXPIRES Robert Stansell 2004 Maxwell R.Pounder 2004 Josiah Stevenson 2005 Robert C.Hunter 2005 Vacancy 2006 Robert M.Egan,Building Commissioner Committee to Survey the Structure and Functions of Town Government Nine (9)Vacancies School Building and Facilities Committee Kathleen E.Guinee (Appointed by Moderator)2004 Robert Spofford (Appointed by School Committee)2004 Scott Collins (Appointed by School Committee)2004 David Chase (Appointed by Board of Selectmen)2005 Denise K.Pari<er (Appointed by Board of Selectmen)2005 Adrienne MacCarthy (appointed by Moderator)2005 Donna O'Donnell (Appointed by Moderator)2006 Joanne Chittick (Appointed by School Committee)2006 Patricia Chase (Appointed by Board of Selectmen)2006 15 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF REGISTRARS The following elections and town meetings were held: Presidential Primary,March 2,2004 Annual Town Meeting,March 27,2004 Annual Town Election,April 3,2004 Special Town Meeting,November 17,2003 State Primary,September 14,2004 State Election,November 2,2004 Special Town Meeting,December 6,2004 The Annual Listing of Persons seventeen years of age and older as per General Laws,Chapter 51 ,Section 4 was conducted by mail during January.Any citizen of the United States who is a Massachusetts resident and who will be eighteen 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 meetings and elections 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 meetings 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 5,336 active voters. Respectfully submitted, Margaret Charies,Chairwoman Marion Douglas,Clerk Edythe Ford Judith P.Volungis 16 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN JANUARY With a tentative budget of $927,000,plans for the downtown streetscape redesign are being finalized after Town Meeting vote to keep utility wires above ground. Town Manager Mark Haddad will conduct disciplinary hearings for Sgt.William Quigley and Officer James McLean. The Planning Board gave Cedarmere conditional approval to move forward with development plans for a senior housing project. FEBRUARY The Board of Selectmen will not send on an application for the affordable portion of the Cedarmere development.It feels plans are incomplete regarding an on-site wastewater treatment system or permission to tie-in to the town's municipal sewer system. Lobster boats that had been locked in ice for more than a month were freed when the State Police sent an old Coast Guard boat to help break up the ice. The School Board made Its case for a $400,000 override to the Board of Selectmen and the Advisory Committee. Five developers submitted acceptable Requests for Proposals for the Cook Estate proposed senior housing community. MARCH Selectmen agree to place a $400,000 override for the schools on the Town Meeting Warrant. The Board of Selectmen vote unanimously in favor of allowing the Northland Residential Corporation to build its proposed senior housing project on the Cook Estate property. APRIL Voters approve the 2005 operating budget of $29,378,494 that includes a $400,000 Prop 2-1/2 override. A task force of Cohasset professionals and merchants formed to discuss alternatives to current streetscape plans will review current plans for the Village Revitalization Project,drawn by the Waterfield Design Group. Northland Residential was denied access to town sewer,and with potential leaching field problems behind the Paul Pratt Memorial Library,the town may be running out of options regarding wastewater disposal for the proposed Cook site multi-unit senior housing. A Superior Court judge denied a local developer's request for an injunction that would have stopped sewer connections for developments moving fonA/ard.It would not have stopped Little Harbor's planned connection and the judge said the decision left the door open for Cedarmere to seek an injunction again should other developers be granted access to the sewer. MAY Mark Haddad resigned his position as Town Manager. 17 A new downtown revitalization review committee will be appointed to review plans already drafted by a design group hired by the town. JUNE Police Chief Robert Jackson announced his retirement. Former Boston Police Chief James Hussey took over as Acting Police Chief. Acting Town Manager Michael Buckley said the police controversy costs to date are approximately $1 21 ,000. JULY Sgt.William Quigley and Officer James McLean will return to work July 4 weekend. A nine-member Town Manager Act Review Committee,appointed by selectmen,has been charged with reviewing the seven-year-old legislation. Chief James Hussey is seeking input from residents and businesses and will form a Citizens Police Advisory Council. The Downtown Revitalization Committee made the decision that asphalt would be a more suitable sidewalk material than concrete. AUGUST The Zoning Board of Appeals and the Board of Selectmen warmly received initial improvement plans to the Cohasset Sailing Club. The Waterfield Design Group will make their final set of changes to plans for the downtown area, pending resolution of the unsettled sidewalk conversion issue. Selectmen appointed an 1 1 -member search committee for a Town Manager. The Town Manager Act Review Committee found there is little to change in the act itself,but there is much the selectmen could do to ensure a balance of power at Town Hall. The state Department of Environment Protection told the town to replace a sand dune that had been removed from the parking lot at Sandy Beach. Community Coordinator Tom Carroll announced an outreach program regarding the Greenbush construction. SEPTEMBER The Sewer Commission announced that capacity was found to tie-in 23 vacant lots to the central sewer district. 18 OCTOBER The only company to submit a bid for the downtown streetscape project submitted a proposal that wasn't viable. A petition intended to make possible the recall of elected officials was signed by more than 100 residents. Tax Collector/Treasurer Joe DiVito has been appointed temporary liaison between the town and the IVIBTA regarding Greenbush line construction. An article for the Special Town Meeting would create a Cook Sewer District was sponsored by the Senior Housing Committee and Council on Elder Affairs.It would allow the senior housing project to connect if capacity exists. More than 100 residents including Members of Citizens for Equitable Environmental Solutions signed a petition to ask Town Meeting to formalize its commitment to the Little Harbor/Atlantic Avenue sewer expansion project. NOVEMBER Jacqueline Dormitzer and the Committee on Town History are compiling a new hardcover book titled "A Treasury of Cohasset History." Developers presented plans to build 14 single-family homes off Beechwood Street,adjacent to the proposed senior housing site. William Griffin was unanimously chosen by the Board of Selectmen as Town Manager. DECEMBER An article to authorize the expansion of the Central Sewer District to include the Cook property has been put on hold. The citizen's petition regarding recall of elected officials was voted down at Town Meeting. $600,000 was appropnated at Town Meeting for the renovation of the decaying seawall on Border Street by the Atlantica restaurant and the Mill River Mahne boatyard. The School Department signed a 3-year contract with Notification Technologies,Inc.to send a prerecorded message to every parent of a child in the Cohasset school system within minutes of any emergency situation. 19 ANNUAL REPORT OF TOWN COUNSEL This year was a very active and successful year for \he 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,Town Manager transition issues,easements,procurement documents,public road documents,warrants for town meetings (both special and annual town meetings),compliance with the State Ethics Act,public records requests,various town rules and regulations,proposed legislation of benefit to the Town,and other legal documents. 2.Administrative Agency Proceedings .The Town was involved with a number of state or federal administrative agencies,including issues before the Appellate Tax Board,Department of Environmental Protection,Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission,Army Corps of Engineers, and the Norfolk County District Attorney. 3.Projects .We assisted with issues related to the Community Preservation Act, various private 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,James Lane issues.Mill River Boatyard and Great Neck matters, the acquisition of the Barnes Wildlife Refuge,sale of the Pratt Library building,and the Jacob's Meadow tidal flood gates project. 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 ,2004,the number of claims and lawsuits in which the Town is a party total 39 as follows: 1 Matter involving the Town iVIanager Murphy v.Cohasset .Quincy Dist Ct,C.A.No.200456CV1 1 59 1 IVIatter involving the Board of Selectmen Commonwealth of Massachusetts v.Town of Cohasset .Suffolk Sup Ct,No.38652 1 Matter involving the Water Commission Water Commission v.Tedeschi ,Norfolk Sup Ct,C.A.No.04-578 2 Matters involving the Sewer Commission King Taylor Cohasset.LLC v.Town of Cohasset,Suffolk Sup Ct,C.A.No.03-0561 4A Jerusalem Estates v.Sewer Commission .Norfolk Sup Ct,C.A.No.03-00103,after judgment in favor of the Town,on appeal to Mass.Appeals Court 1 Matter involving the Conservation Commission Jerusalem Road Estates y.Cohasset Conservation Commission .Norfolk Sup Ct,C.A.No.03-00867 23 Matter involving the Zoning Board of Appeals Emanuello v.Board of Appeals .Norfolk Sup.Ct.,C.A.99-905 Cohasset Harbor Marina v.Board of Appeals and Kulkuskie .Land Court 259744 20 Chief Justice Gushing Highway Corporation v.Board of Appeals .Mass Land Court,No.243862 Cohasset Harbor Marina v.Board of Appeals and Hurley .Land Court.No.259078 Ellen M.Morrissey v.Board of Appeals .Land Court No.263788 Sears v.Board of Appeals and Leonard P.Kupsc.Trustee of LPK:ARMF Nominee Trust .Norfolk Sup Ct.C.A.No.02-1442 Cohasset Cove LLC y.Board of Appeals .Norfolk Sup Ct,C.A.No.00-803 Cohasset Harbor Marina.Inc.v.Board of Appeals .Land Court No.270044 Ayer y.Board of Appeals et al ..Norfolk Sup Ct,C.A.No 03-00209 Ayer y.Board of Appeals .Norfolk Sup Ct,C.A.No.03-1715 Daly et al.y.Board of Appeals .Land Court Misc.No.292733 Petrillo y.Board of Appeals et al ..Land Court Misc.287659,after judgment in fayor of the Town,on appeal to Mass.Appeals Court Petrillo y.Board of Appeals et al ..Norfolk Sup Ct,C.A.No.03-01224 Rosano y.Board of Appeals .Norfolk Sup Ct,C.A.No.03-01480 Biorklund y.Board of Appeals .Land Court No.292810 Ayer y.Board of Appeals .Norfolk Sup Ct,C.A.No.03-02255 Sharpe y.Board of Appeals .Norfolk Sup Ct,C.A.No.03-02320 Cohasset Water Commission y.Board of Appeals and Ayalon .Mass.Land Court No.294252 Dwyer y.Board of Appeals et al ..Norfolk Sup Ct,C.A.No.04-309 Streckery.Board of Appeals .Norfolk Sup Ct,C.A.No.04-04537 Buck and Crowley y.Board of Appeals et a!..Norfolk Sup Ct,C.A.No.04-714 Ledgewood Estates.Inc.y.Board of Appeals .Mass.Land Court No.302403 Matters involving the Planning Board Flint y.King Taylor,LLC and Planning Board ,Norfolk Sup Ct,C.A.No.04-00184 Mill Riyer Boatyard.LLC y.Planning Board .Norfolk Sup Ct,C.A.No.04-1023 Kupperstein y.Planning Board et al ..Norfolk Sup Ct,C.A.No.04-1304 Campbell y.Planning Board et al ..Norfolk Sup Ct,C.A.No.04-1391 Matter involving the Harbormaster Cohasset Harbor Marina.Inc.y.Town of Cohasset and Cohasset Harbormaster .Mass.Land Court No.250344 Matter Involving the Paul Pratt Memorial Library Service Employees International Union,Local 888 v.Town of Cohasset .American Arbitration Association No.11 390 02196 03 Matters Involving the Board of Health Sears v.Board of Health et al ..Norfolk Sup Ct,C.A.No.02-02122 Susan Tehranian v.Board of Health .Norfolk Sup Ct,C.A.No.03-00828 Claims Pending Curren v.Cohasset (Police Department) Patois v.Cohasset (DPW) Secure Horizons v.Cohasset (Fire) DEP v.Cohasset (Town Manager,Sandy Beach) Respectfully submitted, Paul R.DeRensis TOWN COUNSEL 21 REPORT OF THE TOWN MODERATOR In the course of several months,while evaluating a possible run for re-election I fell back upon an old vaudeville nostrum "leave 'em begging for more".In paraphrasing this old saying while taking to heart the multiple entreaties from my many supporters urging me to run,I have instead chosen to leave office after four terms as Cohasset Town Moderator.I consider this the zenith of my tenure as moderator.From an educational point,the historical importance of Town Meeting and its relevance to the town of Cohasset has been underscored,demystified and elevated with each of my terms in office.Once considered an antiquated and ineffective form of government,in Cohasset it has proven to be a representative,relevant,participatory form of town government, which reflected the will of the people and brought ambitious town projects from wish list to reality. It is with enormous hope and resolve that my twelve years as your moderator will be remembered for such successful infrastructure,municipal and school expansions as the construction of the new elementary school,library,public works garage and athletic fields,the rebuilding of the water department infrastructure,major renovation and improvement to school facilities,the considerable initiatives intended to address wastewater management concerns and the adoption of the town manager act. Additionally,I wish the Marlette moderator years to be held in positive citizen regard in part to honor the loyal,hardworking Cohassetites who served,for twelve years,this moderator and citizenry.In particular,the following citizens have each made a particular contribution for which they deserve independent recognition. Grace Tuckerman Arthur Lehr Philip Lehr Raymond Buckley (deceased) Kay Lincoln Shirley Tewksbury Connie Jones (deceased) Louise Flint Fred Sigal Marion Douglas Carol St.Pierre Chief Roger Lincoln,our firefighters and emergency medical personnel Retired Police Chiefs Noonan and Jackson our police officers The boy,girl and cub scouts (and their parents) Chartis Tebbets Burtram Pratt (deceased) Frances Marks Jacqueline McGuire Deborah Protulis Ellen Winn Joyce Studley 22 My fellow citizens,for well over a decade you gave me not only your vote but your unswerving loyalty and encouragement.I sincerely hope my successor will uphold the finest traditions of Town Meeting and advance the objectives for the future,which I have attempted to put into place. I believe that above all,we must allow all Cohasset citizens full access to the Town Meeting process.Fundamental elements for effective town administration include mutual respect,a futuristic eye,open minds...and increased participation in the Town Meeting process. It is hoped that my worthy successor will continue to nurture and respect the Town Meeting process proven so effective in the Town of Cohasset. Many thanks to my fellow Cohasset residents and the hundreds of voters whose support I enjoy even now. Respectfully submitted, George Lane Marlette,Esquire Town Moderator 23 METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COUNCIL The Metropolitan Area Planning Council is the regional planning and economic development district representing 101 cities and towns in metropolitan Boston.In addition,the Council shares oversight responsibility for the region's federally funded transportation program as one of 14 members of the Boston Metropolitan Planning Organization.The Council's legislative mandate is to provide technical and professional resources to improve the physical,social,and economic condition of its district,and to develop sound responses to issues of regional significance.The Council provides research,studies,publications,facilitation,and technical assistance in the areas of,land use and the environment,housing,transportation,water resources management, economic development,demographic and socioeconomic data,legislative policy,and interlocal partnerships that strengthen the operation of local governments. The Council is governed by 101 municipal government representatives,21 gubernatorial appointees,and 10 state and 3 City of Boston officials.An Executive Committee composed of 25 members oversees agency operations and appoints an executive director.The agency employs approximately 30 professional and administrative staff.Funding for Council activities is derived from contracts with government agencies and private entities,foundation grants,and a percapita assessment charged to municipalities within the district. In the past year,the Council has focused on initiatives that respond to regional challenges,some of which include: •Municipal planning:working with more than 25 communities under the Executive Order 418 program.EO 418 provides communities with up to $30,000 in state funding to undertake overall visioning on local planning issues,including housing,economic development,natural resources,and transportation. •Bringing advanced technology to cities and towns in the region:a contract with Pictometry International will provide aerial photographic images that municipal departments,including police and fire,can utilize to improve service delivery. •Adoption of smart growth principles:MAPC developed and adopted principles of good planning practice that will encourage sustainable patterns of growth to benefit people living throughout the metro Boston region.MAPC is also a founding member of the Massachusetts Smart Growth Alliance. •Metro Data Center:The Center is an official US Census affiliate,helping to distribute demographic data throughout the region,including demographic,economic,and housing profiles for all 101 communities in metro Boston. •Transportation planning:as vice-chair of the Boston Metropolitan Planning Organization, MAPC worked to develop the 25-year Regional Transportation Plan as well as the annual Transportation Improvement Program,including transportation spending priorities for the region.We also spearheaded development of transportation spending criteria,taking into account environmental,economic,and equity considerations. •Metropolitan Highway System Advisory Board:MAPC staffs this board,established in 1997 by the Commonwealth to advise the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority on issues relative to land use,air rights,zoning,and environmental impacts associated with development of land owned by the authority. •Regional Services Consortiums:The four regional consortiums established by MAPC collectively purchased $18 million in office supplies and highway maintenance services for its 31 member municipalities.The project also facilitates collegia!forums among members' 24 chief administrative officers focused on collaborative problem solving and resource sharing. MAPC recently became the purchasing and administrative agent for the Greater Boston Police Council,which assists over 300 units of local government in the purchase of police vehicles and other public safety supplies. •Metro Mayors Coalition:Working with the mayors and city managers of 10 municipalities in the urban core on issues such as group purchasing,employee health insurance,security and emergency coordination,and municipal relief legislation. •Homeland security:addressing homeland security issues by facilitating cross-municipal partnerships between police,fire,and emergency management departments to acquire and share equipment,and more generally to plan for emergencies involving multiple municipalities;fiduciary agent for state/federal grant funding through the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety. •Hazard mitigation:initiating a federally-funded partnership to produce a hazard mitigation plan to protect nine coastal communities in the event of natural disasters,including flood, winter storm,wind,fire,and geologic hazards. Please visit our website,www.mapc.orq.for more details about these and other activities. Metrofuture:Making a Greater Boston Region MAPC has launched a new civic process,called MetroFuture,to create an updated regional vision and growth strategy for metropolitan Boston.MetroFuture engages city and town governments, state agencies,non-profits,business,labor,and academic groups in this planning process.The outcome will be a vision and growth strategy that puts the region on a sustainable path in terms of land use,economic,environmental,and social issues.MAPC will need the support of a broad range of organizations in the region to help plan,fund,and implement this new framework for addressing the challenges facing metropolitan Boston.. The effort to create this new strategy was launched on October 29,2003,at a Boston College Citizens Seminar.More than 400 citizens from a wide range of local and regional groups attended the event and expressed their opinions on the region's resources and challenges as well as their own visions for the future.This input will be critical as we move to the next phase of this exciting multi-year project.Please visit the project web site,www.metrofuture.orq.for more information. South Shore Coalition In 2004,the South Shore Coalition (SSC),one of the eight subregions of MAPC,met on a monthly basis to discuss issues of mutual interest from dhnking water supply,pre-disaster Mitigation planning,and transportation issues.SSC is comprised of the communities of Cohasset,Duxbury, Hanover,Hingham,Hull,Marshfield,Norwell,Pembroke,Rockland,Scituate,and Weymouth. During the year,SSC heard presentations regarding,and provided input to,MAPC's actions relating to the following regional transportation issues:Suburban Mobility Program,2005 Transportation Improvement Program,and the 2005 Unified Planning Work Program.SSC participated on the Regional Transportation Advisory Committee (RTAC),developed a set of subregional legislative priority issues to help guide MAPC's priorities,and reviewed the ongoing efforts of redevelopment taking place at the now closed South Weymouth Naval Air Station.The subregion was briefed periodically on the MetroFuture project,the on-going review of the subregions that is taking place in conjunction with the MAPC strategic planning process,and other activities of MAPC. 25 MAPC completed an Open Space Plan under Executive Order 41 8 for the Town of Rockland. MARC also assisted several communities by administering their planning contracts with private planning consultants under E0418.As a follow-up to Executive Order 418,MAPC presented information on three state initiatives:the Commonwealth Capital Fund,the Priority Development Fund,and the 40R Smart Growth Zoning initiative.MAPC also assisted Pembroke in completing the Commonwealth Capital Fund application. MAPC Annual Report prepared and submitted by Marc D.Draisen,Executive Director, Metropolitan Area Planning Council. 26 REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK As the year 2004 comes to a close,I respectfully submit my thirteenth report as Town Clerk.This year we had four elections and two town meetings,conducted the annual census,issued dog licenses,business certificates,etc.Those results follow this report along with the vital records. On November 18,2003,the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that gays have the right to marry under our state constitution,but stayed the entry of judgment for 180 days "to permit the Legislature to take any action it may deem appropriate in light of this opinion."The court's ruling was effective May 16,2004,for implementation on the first business day thereafter.Therefore, issuance of marriage licenses to same-sex applicants began on May 17,2004,throughout the Commonwealth. As always,I would like to extend my appreciation to the citizens of Cohasset,town officials, department heads,town employees,election workers,and committees and to my assistant,Carol St.Pierre,for their support and assistance during the year. Respectfully submitted. Marion L.Douglas Town Clerk 27 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY --MARCH 2,2004 The polls opened at 7 a.m.and closed at 8 p.m. Total voters 1 2,328;Democrats -708 -Republicans -524.Percent -25. Total absentee voters -100 Breakdown of absentees:(Pre.1 ;46 -R;1 8 -D) (Pre.2;8 -R;28 -D) Election officers sworn in by the Town Clerk,Marion L.Douglas,at 6:45 a.m.were as follows: Carol St.Plerre Katherine Lincoln Jean Thompson Margaret Hernan Grace Tuckerman Jody Doyle Debra Krupczak Helen King Nancy Borland Caria Getto Kathleen Rhodes Presidential Preference DEMOCRATIC PARTY -(708) Pre.1 Pre.2 Total Richard Gephardt 1 2 3 Joseph Liberman 6 3 9 Wesley K.Clark 1 1 Howard Dean 9 2 11 Carol Moseley Braun John Edwards 76 89 165 Dennis J.Kucinich 11 4 15 John F.Kerry 237 248 485 Lyndon H.LaRouche,Jr.3 3 Al Sharpton 2 5 7 No Preference 3 1 4 Write-ins 1 4 Total 351 357 708 State Committee Man Frederick R.Koed 243 281 524 Blanks 106 76 182 Write-ins 2 2 Total 351 357 708 State Committee Woman Karen F.DeTellis Blanks Write-ins Total 198 151 2 351 237 119 1 357 435 270 3 708 Town Committee Group (to vote for whole group) Frederick R.Koed Agnes McCann 148 193 341 200 263 463 162 213 475 28 Edwin H.Tebbetts 180 222 402 John K.McNabb 192 247 439 Susan Kent 154 201 355 Roseanne M.McMorris 179 244 423 Patricia A.Laugelle 171 224 395 Margaret R.Charles 174 227 401 Chartis L.Tebbetts 189 228 417 Kevin McCarthy 154 211 365 Gail J.Collins 163 212 375 Julie D.McNabb 171 222 393 Mary D.Richard 156 202 358 Carol A.Barrett 168 213 381 Thomas J.Callahan 172 218 390 Coleman F.Nee 158 210 368 Lisa H.Dick 163 207 370 Edward T.Mulvey 163 231 394 Donna P.French 159 207 366 James F.French 159 207 366 Maria A.Plante 174 226 400 Mary M.Goodwin 179 232 411 Ronald Goodwin 184 245 429 Frank P.Pozniak 167 204 371 David J.McMorris 170 231 401 Write-ins Neil J.Murphy 9 7 16 Lucia Flibotte 8 7 15 Frank C.Hamilton 7 7 14 Jane M.Hamilton 7 7 14 Peggy W.Hassan 7 7 14 Donna McGee 8 8 16 Randall Nash 7 7 14 Dorothy O'Connell 7 7 14 Betsy Connolly 2 2 Ed Connolly 2 2 Blanks 7982 6886 14868 REPUBLICAN PARTY -(524) Presidential Preference State Committee Man Pre.1 Pre.2 Total George W.Bush No Preference Write-ins Blanks Total 236 168 404 43 23 66 5 1 6 31 17 48 315 209 524 John P.Cafferty Conley W.Ford Jack E.Robinson Ronald B.Wheatley Write-ins 106 57 163 73 61 134 16 12 28 40 31 71 29 Blanks Total 80 315 48 209 128 524 State Committee Woman Paula E.Logan Janet R.Fogarty Anne M.Hilbert Write-ins Blanks Total Town Committee Group (to vote for whole group) Christopher M.Allen R.Murray Campbell Raymond F.Colella Terese D'Urso Daniel S.Evans David H.Farrag Janet R.Fogarty Edythe B.Ford Martha K.Gjesteby Gabriel E.Gomez Juliette D.Guild Peter S.Guild Louis S.Harvey Bruce A.Herzfelder Stuart W.Ivimey Leonora C.Jenkins Raymond Kasperowicz Alexander C.Koines Paula E.Logan Beth E.Marsden-Gilman Alfred S.Moore,Jr. Kevin F.O'Donnell,Sr. Nancy OToole Nathaniel G.Palmer Douglas R.Peck Robert B.Spofford Grace R.Tuckerman Judith P.Volungis Kenneth J.Roth George B.Watts,Jr. Jamie G.Williams Edward F.Woods Thomas A.Fogarty Matthew J.Grech Richard J.Silvia Blanks 224 127 351 83 62 145 6 15 21 2 5 7 315 209 524 124 91 215 138 102 240 168 129 297 139 96 235 164 112 276 191 112 303 149 111 260 188 132 320 167 106 273 171 129 300 177 118 295 200 123 323 177 122 299 181 128 309 198 107 305 158 105 263 161 119 280 158 123 281 146 101 247 238 141 379 157 102 259 150 113 263 154 128 282 160 110 270 172 114 286 156 111 267 181 115 296 175 115 290 158 115 273 149 116 265 166 103 269 165 104 269 190 114 304 155 109 264 135 94 229 172 138 310 5161 3298 8459 Libertarian Party (0) 30 Presidential Preference Jeffrey Diket Ruben Perez Aaron Russo Michael Badnarik Gary Nolan No Preference Blanks Total State Committee Man State Committee Woman Town Committee Green Rainbow Party (0) Presidential Preference Kent Mesplay Lorna Salzman Paul Glover David Cobb No Preference Blanks Total State Committee Man State Committee Woman Town Committee The polls closed at 8 p.m.and the results were declared at 8:50 p.m. A True Record,ATTEST: Marion L.Douglas,Town Clerk 31 Index Annual Town Meeting -March 27,2004 Article #Description of Article 1 Hear and act on reports.Adopted unanimously. 2 Accept town report.Adopted unanimously. 3 Operating budget.Adopted. 4 Unpaid bills.Withdrawn. 5 Additional appropriations Fiscal Year 04.Adopted 6 Citizen's petition -police investigation.Withdrawn. 7 Add Large House Site Plan Review to zoning bylaw.Adopted. 8 Add Demolition of Historic Buildings to general bylaw.Withdrawn. 9 Add Political Sign Amendment to zoning bylaw.Adopted. 10 Amend Section 2.1 of zoning bylaw -definition Multi-family Dwelling.Adopted. 11 Little Harbor Engineering.Adopted. 12 Community Preservation Fund a.Recommendation A -Funding Sub-Accounts -Adopted unanimously. b.Recommendation B -Housing Authority -Adopted unanimously. c.Recommendation C -Alumni Field Improvements -Adopted unanimously. d.Recommendation D -Construct New Playground Library site -Adopted. e.Open space purchase -Adopted unanimously. f.Remaining balance retained -Adopted unanimously. 13 Land purchases for watershed and open space purposes -Adopted unanimously. 14 Water Department -land acquisition -Adopted unanimously. 1 5 Water Department -donation of land -Adopted unanimously. 16 Water Department -abandon public way "Old Road"-Adopted unanimously. 17 After article 1 1 . 1 8 Water Department -improvements to water distribution system -Adopted unanimously. 19 Water Department special act to sell water for 40 years.Withdrawn 20 Culvert repair -West Corner -Adopted unanimously. 21 Drainage improvements -Newtonville -Adopted unanimously. 22 Additional easement for James Lane -Adopted unanimously. 23 Sea wall engineering -town's share -Adopted unanimously. 24 Elderly exemptions increased -Adopted unanimously. 25 School construction borrowing -special act -Adopted. 26 Add Section 42 to general bylaws -Licenses and Permits;Collections -adopted unanimously. 27 Amend Section 40 of general bylaws -Building Permits appealed to Board of Appeals.Adopted. 32 Annual Town Meeting --March 27,2004 At the Annual Town Meeting held on Saturday,March 27,2004 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,Margaret Hernan,and Nancy Barrett.Tellers were appointed and sworn in by the Moderator,George L.Marlette III. The Moderator called the meeting to order at 10:15 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 -279 and Precinct 2 -209 for a grand total of 488.Deacon Rooney gave the Invocation. Members of the Girl Scouts called the pledge of allegiance. Voted unanimously to dispense with the reading of the call of the Meeting and Return of Service having been examined by the Moderator and found to be in order. Representative Garrett Bradley and William E.O'Donnell,Register of Deeds,was recognized at this time. Article 1: To act upon the reports of the various Town Officers as printed in the Annual Town Report for 2003. Moved that the reports of the various Town Officers as printed in the Annual Town Report for 2003 be accepted,and filed with the permanent records of the Town. Motion adopted unanimously. Article 2: To hear the reports of any Committee heretofore chosen and act thereon. Moved that the reports of any Committee heretofore chosen be heard and accepted and that Committee continue in office. Reports were heard from Roseanne McMorris for the Board of Selectmen,Ralph Dormitzer on the Citizens Action Committee for Logan Runway,Joseph Nedrow on the Senior Housing Committee,and Robert Spofford on the School Building Committee. Motion adopted unanimously. Article 3: 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 othen/vise,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. 33 APPENDIX A TOWN MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS,ARTICLE 3 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MARCH 27,2004 Dept. No.ApDropriation Account Expended Fiscal 2002 Expended Fiscal 2003 Appropriated Fiscal 2004 Department Requested Fiscal 2005 Town Manager Recommended Fiscal 2005 GENERAL GOVERNMENT 114 Moderator Personal Services Elected Officials General Expenses Personal Services Town Hall Clerical General Expenses General Expenses Reserve Fund Personal Services General Expenses Elected Officials Personal Services General Expenses Personal Services General Expenses General Expenses Town Reports Parking Clerk Annual Audit South Shore Coalition -Refuse Water Purchase Plumbing &Gas Inspections Sealer Weights/Measures Salary Sealer Weights/Measures Expenses Emergency Management Salaries Veteran's Agent Salary Veteran's Agent Expenses Commission on Disabilities $1.00 $2.00 1 22 Board of Selectmen $573.00 $573.00 $573.00 $5,499.84 $5,499.84 $5,500.00 $5,500.00 $5,500.00 $100,383.35 $79,781.07 $90,832.00 $66,012.00 $66,012.00 129 Town Manager $90,000.00 $102,500.00 $105,475.00 $105,475.00 $105,475.00 $362,728.64 $401,969.00 $420,990.00 $399,263.00 $399,263.00 $3,192.00 $6,122.29 $6,360.00 $6,360.00 $6,360.00 131 Advisory Committee $0.00 $145.00 $345.00 $345.00 $345.00 133 Reserve Fund $0.00 $0.00 $193,000.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00 1 35 Director of Finance/Town Accountant $75,200.00 $82,900.00 $87,865.00 $87,865.00 $87,865.00 $29,023.10 $31,018.19 $27,300.00 $30,300.00 $30,300.00 141 Board of Assessors •• $3,699.96 $3,699.96 $3,700.00 $3,700.00 $3,700.00 $61,375.60 $56,239.00 $59,682.00 $60,320.00 $60,320.00 $16,649.19 $9,670.07 $11,505,00 $51,505.00 $26,505.00 145 Treasurer Collector $57,999.76 $60,999.88 $62,769.00 $62,969.00 $62,969.00 $32,881.29 $41,027.09 $42,750.00 $42,750.00 $42,750.00 151 Legal Budget $185,935.4600 $181,891.66 $170,000.00 $120,000.00 $120,000.00 152 Miscellaneous $14,850.26 $12,418.86 $16,000.00 $16,000.00 $16,000.00 $177.50 $1,962.00 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $8,500.00 $8,500.00 $8,500.00 $8,500.00 $8,500.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $39,126.63 $35,000.00 $45,000.00 $67,000.00 $67,000.00 $7,030.00 $9,642.16 $6,500.00 $6,500.00 $6,500.00 $2,599.92 $2,599.92 $2,600.00 $2,600.00 $2,600.00 s $282.11 $450.00 $450.00 $450.00 $450.00 $350.00 $0.00 $450.00 $450.00 $450.00 $1,466.63 $1,599.96 $1,600.00 $1,600.00 $1,600.00 $488.50 $0.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 34 Dept. No.ADpropriation Account Expended Fiscal 2002 Expended Fiscal 2003 Appropriated Fiscal 2004 Department Requested Fiscal 2005 Town Manager Recommended Fiscal 2005 $0.00 $600.00 $174.89 $0.00 $100.00 $1,700.00 $0.00 $600.00 $182.53 $100.00 $100.00 $1,700.00 $200.00 $600.00 $200.00 $100.00 $100.00 $2,500.00 $200.00 $600.00 $200.00 $100.00 $100.00 $2,500.00 $200.00 $600.00 $200.00 $100.00 $100.00 $2,500.00 161 Town Clerk &Elections $50,399.96 $7,711.70 $17,718.46 $52,920.00 $12,682.62 $11,458.63 $54,455.00 $13,833.00 $9,706.00 $54,455.00 $16,466.00 $10,562.00 $54,455.00 $16,466.00 $10,562.00 171 Conservation Commission $26,416.30 $27,052.74 $27,800.00 $27,800.00 $27,800.00 175 Planning Board $51,980.20 $60,543.30 $44,730.00 $44,730.00 $44,730.00 Historical Commission Historical Preservation Salary Historical Preservation Expenses Keeper of the Town Clock Keeper of the Town Pump Town Celebrations Elected Officials Part-time Salaries General Expenses Genera!Expenses Payroll &General Expenses General Expenses 1 76 Zoning Board of Appeals $1,751.20 $4,383.72 $4,385.00 $4,385.00 $4,385.00 TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT $1,261,994.27 $1,311,361.49 $1,535,955.00 $1,415,735.00 $1,390,735.00 Personal Services General Expenses Cruiser Purchase Personal Services General Expenses Hydrant Rental Personal Services General Expenses General Expenses PUBLIC SAFETY 210 Police Department $1,445,190.29 $77,770.59 $51,923.00 $1,503,973.07 $97,628.54 $74,000.00 220 Fire Department $1,314,784.44 $122,153.27 $127,607.87 $1,446,969.36 $146,080.22 $131,575.00 $1,511, $96, $28, $1,454, $146, $27, 241 Building Commissioner $57,400.00 $3,544.99 $60,400.00 $3,955.00 245 Electrical Inspector $14,499.29 $14,430.13 295 Harbor Master $62, $3, 318.00 850.00 000.00 669.00 520.00 414.00 140.00 955.00 $16,500.00 $1,519,634.00 $99,850.00 $84,000.00 $1,512,604.00 $218,510.00 $142,073.00 $62,140.00 $3,955.00 $16,500.00 $1,519,634.00 $99,850.00 $28,000.00 $1,468,462.00 $159,610.00 $67,414.00 $62,140.00 $3,955.00 $16,500.00 Personal Services General Expenses Personal Services General Expenses TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY $61,157.80 $4,590.60 $65,043.00 $5,953.15 $61,153.00 $7,400.00 $61,1533.00 $7,400.00 $61,153.00 $7,400.00 296 Shellfish Constable $0.00 $0.00 $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 $0.00 $500.00 $0.00 $500.00 $0.00 $3,280,762.14 $3,551,007.47 35 $3,416,419.00 $3,728,319.00 $3,494,618.00 Dept. No.ApDropriation Account Expended Fiscal 2002 Expended Fiscal 2003 Appropriated Fiscal 2004 Department Requested Fiscal 2005 Town Manager Recommended Fiscal 2005 Salaries Expenses Special Education Salaries Special Education Expenses Sub Total Salaries Expenses Special Education Salaries Special Education Expenses Sub Total Salaries Expenses Special Education Salaries Special Education Expenses Sub Total Salaries Expenses Special Education Salaries Special Education Expenses Sub Total SCHOOLS 300 Cohasset Public Schools Osgood Elementary School $1,449,682.92 $180,309.64 $216,382.89 $6,162.85 $1,623,693.00 $162,003.00 $396,532.00 $1,745.00 $1,627,541.00 $171,425.00 $413,789.00 $3,115.00 $1,535,829.00 $282,102.00 $525,340.00 $2,865.00 Deer Hill Elementary School $1,376,785.16 $126,733.42 $252,239.71 $2,614.11 $1,642,220.00 $106,310.00 $345,003.00 $3,463.00 $1,686,829.00 $112,337.00 $391,855.00 $2580.00 $1,597,486.00 $233,442.00 $452,031.00 $2,409.00 $1,758,372.40 $2,096,996.00 $2,193,601.00 Middle/Senior High School $3,465,926.61 $3,848,372.00 $3,707,839.00 $464,173.17 $423,997.00 $627,689.00 $332,990.33 $368,163.00 $362,985.00 $3,977.80 $2,256.00 $4,931.00 $4,267,067.91 $4,642,788.00 $4,703,444.00 All District $3,796,346.00 $874,857.00 $359,479.00 $4,731.00 $484,260.70 $333,960.92 $385,979.45 $862,420.52 $475,412.00 $521,277.00 $207,640.00 $715,519.00 $547,196.00 $376,950.00 $255,232.00 $926,536.00 $601,032.00 $491,028.00 $280,140.00 $904,683.00 $1,535,829.00 $282,102.00 $525,340.00 $2,865.00 $1,852,538.30 $2,183,973.00 $2,215,870.00 $2,346,136.00 $2,346,136.00 $1,597,486.00 $233,442.00 $452,031.00 $2,409.00 $2,285,368.00 $2,285,368.00 $3,796,346.00 $874,857.00 $359,479.00 $4,731.00 $5,035,413.00 $5,035,413.00 $601,032.00 $491,028.00 $280,140.00 $904,683.00 $2,066,621.59 $1,919,798.00 $2,105,914.00 $2,276,883.00 $2,276,883.00 Total Cohasset Public Schools Regional Assessment TOTAL SCHOOLS $9,944,600.20 $10,843,555.00 $11,218,829.00 $11,943,800.00 $11,943,800.00 301 South Shore Vocational Technical $55,125.00 $79,280.00 $58,238.00 $59,238.00 $59,238.00 $9,999,725.20 $10,922,835.00 $11,278,067.00 $12,003,038.00 $12,003,038.00 Personal Services General Expenses Building Maintenance Snow &Ice Control Street Lighting TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS 422 PUBLIC WORKS Department of Public Works $553,802.93 $571,096.80 $311,461.80 $37,1748.75 $53,390.75 $634,236.80 $448,936.20 $303,660.93 $156,401.92 $48,410.48 $690,671.00 $508,454.00 $373,445.00 $50,626.00 $55,890.00 $694,605.00 $550,840.00 $396,822.00 $50,626.00 $55,890.00 $694,605.00 $550,840.00 $396,822.00 $50,626.00 $55,890.00 $1526,931.03 $1,591,646.33 $1,679,086.00 $1,748,783.00 $1,748,783.00 36 Dept. No.ApproDhation Account Expended Expended Appropriated Fiscal 2002 Fiscal 2003 Fiscal 2004 Department Requested Fiscal 2005 Town Manager Recommended Fiscal 2005 General Expenses Personal Expenses General Expenses HEALTH &SANITATION 440 Sewers $439,598.85 $610,679.58 $814,264.00 510 Board of Health $91,680.72 $95,595.00 $102,541.00 $10,108.9 $9,724.45 $12,241.00 $871,678.00 $102,541.00 $32,241.00 $871,678.00 $126,274.00 $12,241.00 TOTAL HEALTH &SANITATION $541,388.47 $715,999.03 $929,046.00 $1,006,460.00 $1,010,193.00 Personal Services General Expenses HUMAN SERVICES 541 Elder Affairs Board $98,434.24 $29,067.89 $103,062.44 $28,911.38 $122,417.00 $30,825.00 $144,979.00 $36,605.00 $122,617.00 $36,605.00 TOTAL HUMAN SERVICES $127,502.13 $131,973.82 $153,242.00 $181,584.00 $159,222.00 CULTURE AND RECREATION Personal Services General Expenses Personal Expenses General Expenses $267,873.05 $70,237.00 630 $104,520.21 $4,371.75 610 Library $289,560.00 $82,064.73 Recreation Commission $119,444.09 $6,258.18 $324,056.00 $78,833.00 $116,505.00 $6,380.00 $342,271.00 $84,418.00 $116,505.00 $6,380.00 $336,878.00 $84,418.00 $116,505.00 $6,.380.00 TOTAL CULTURE &RECREATION $447,002.01 $497,327.00 $525,774.00 $549,574.00 $544,181.00 Principal Interest Excluded Debt OTHER BUDGETS 710 Debt Service $762,589.52 $386,068.75 $1,743,982.21 911 $933,197.81 $469,372.69 $2,085,571.90 Benefits and Insurance $1,033,271.00 $390,109.00 $2,381,703.00 Pension •County Assessment $624,671.00 $634,692.00 Pension -Non Contributory Assessment$3,316.80 $3,316.80 Workers Compensation Insurance $49,999.00 $69,013.00 Unemployment Insurance $4,581.40 $2,262.25 $727,611.00 $3,400.00 $105,000.00 $5,000.00 $1,160,300.00 $400,472.00 $2,366,540.00 $793,665.00 $3,400.00 $105,000.00 $5,000.00 $1,014,301.00 $421,322.00 $2,366,540.00 $793,665.00 $3,400.00 $105,000.00 $5,000.00 37 Dept. No.Appropriation Account Expended Fiscal 2002 Expended Fiscal 2003 Appropriated Fiscal 2004 Department Requested Fiscal 2005 Town Manager Recommended Fiscal 2005 Health Insurance $1,308,289.89 $1,601,127.00 $1731,715.00 $1,872,901.00 $1,872,901.00 Life Insurance $5,086.02 $5,440.47 $5,200.00 $6,760.00 $6,760.00 Medicare Tax-Employer Contribution$1 34,673.53 $155,776.00 $149,000.00 $180,000.00 $175,000.00 Property &Liability Insurance $157,302.32 $185,491.09 $175,000.00 $195,000.00 $195,000.00 TOTAL OTHER BUDGETS $5,180,560.44 $6,144,261.01 $6,708,009.00 $7,089,038.00 $6,938,889.00 WATER DEPARTMENT 450 Water Department General Expenses Other Appropriations Maturing Debt Interest $624,905.40 $106,785.59 $661,910.00 $402,983.32 $690,220.01 $14,193.28 $661,910.00 $353,819.98 $770,187.00 $131,296.00 $656,910.00 $371,545.00 $888,100.00 $131,296.00 $663,160.00 $406,279.00 $888,100.00 $131,296.00 $663,160.00 $406,279.00 TOTAL WATER DEPARTMENT $1796,584.31 $1,725,143.27 $1,929,938.00 $2,088,835.00 $2,088,835.00 TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET $24,162,450.00 $26,591,554.42 $28,155,536.00 $29,811,366.00 $29,378,494.00 SUMMARY General Government $1,261,994.27 $1,311,361.49 $1,535,955.00 $1415,735.00 $1390,735.00 Public Safety $3,280,762.14 $3,551,007.47 $3,416,419.00 $3,728,319.00 $3,494,618.00 Schools $9,999,725.20 $10,922,835.00 $11,278,067.00 $12,003,038.00 $12,003,038.00 Department of Public Works $1,526,931.03 $1,591,646.33 $1,679,086.00 $1,748,783.00 $1,748,783.00 Health and Sanitation $541,988.47 $715,999.03 $929,046.00 $1,006,460.00 $1,010,193.00 Human Services $127,502.13 $131,973.82 $153,242.00 $181,584.00 $159,222.00 Culture and Recreation $447,002.01 $497,327.00 $525,774.00 $549,574.00 $544,181.00 Other Budgets $5,180,560.44 $6,144,261.01 $6,708,009.00 7,089,038.00 $6,938,889.00 Water Department $1,796,584.31 $1,725,143.27 $1,929,938.00 $2,088,835.00 $2,088,835.00 TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET $24,162,450.00 $26,591,554.42 $28,155,536.00 $29,811,366.00 $29,378,494.00 38 Pay Position Schedule Group Authorized Hours Schedule 1-Regular Employees Board of Assessors Deputy/Assessor/Appraiser Contract Assistant /Assessor H Building Department Contract Clerk D Civilian Dispatch Communication Supervisor H Communication Officer F Communication Officer F Elder Affairs Director Contract Elder Advocate G Van Driver F Clerk G Fire Department Fire Chief Contract Captain FS-12 Firefighter-Paramedic FS-11 Firefighter-EMT FS-10 Firefighter -Mechanic FS-10 Private FS-09 Harbor Department Harbormaster Contract Health,Board of Health Agent Contract Health/Sevy/er Secretary H Library Chief Librarian Contract Staff Librarian L5 Staff Librarian L5 Library Assistant lA Library Technician L3 Library Technician L3 Senior Clerk L2 Planning Board/Conservation Commission Town Planner Contract Secretary G 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 4 9 7 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 7 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 40 30 40 21 40 40 16 40 24 19 25 40 42 42 42 42 42 40 40 40 40 35 32 32 35 19 35 25 40 39 Police Department Police Chief Contract 1 Sergeant PS-11 4 4 40 Patrolman PS-09 14 4 37.5 Secretary G 1 7 35 Public Works,Department of Superintendent Contract 1 40 General Foreman K 1 1 40 Working Foreman 1 4 1 40 Heavy Equipment Operator G 3 1 40 Skilled Utility Worker F 4 1 40 Tree Climber F 1 1 40 Maintenance Worker F 3 1 40 Skilled Utility Worker CemeteryF 1 1 40 Clerk G 1 1 30 Recreation Director Contract 1 40 Selectmen,Board of Adm.Assist.Human Resources H 11 40 Secretary/Receptionist F 1 1 35 Director of Finance/Town Accountant Dir.Finance/Town Accountant Contract 1 40 Assistant Town Accountant G 1 7 21 Administrative Assistant G 1 7 40 Town Clerk Assistant Town Clerk G 1 7 40 Town Manager Town Manger Contract 1 40 Treasurer/Collector Treasurer/Collector Contract 1 40 Assistant Treasurer/Collector H 1 7 40 Assistant to Treasurer G 1 7 25 Schedule 1a -Elected EmDiovees Town Clerk $54,455 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 A$1 ,200 $2,400 40 Schedule 2a -Part Time Positions Annual Veterans'Agent $1,600 Member,Board of Registrars $326 Sealer of Weights and IVIeasures $2,600 Town Archivist $600 Director of Emergency Management $350 Asst.Dir.of Emergency Management $100 Shellfish Constable $500 Animal Control Officer $17,220 Keeper of the Town Clock $1 00 Keeper of the Town Pump $1 00 Schedule 2b -Part Time Positions Hourly ** Assistant Harbor Master $10.00 Casual Labor $6.75 Election Officers $8.85 Election Clerk $9.10 Election Warden $9.36 Summer Patrolman $14.00 Police Matron $13.00 Deputy Building Inspector (H-Min)$16.40 Library Pages $8.00 Recording Secretary $12.07 Schedule 3 -Part Time Positions Constable -Per Notice $20.00 Schedule 4 -Informational Only Police Department (Collective Bargaining Unit) Schedule 5 -Informational Only Fire Department (Collective Bargaining Unit) Schedule 6 -Informational Only Library (Collective Bargaining Unit) 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Amendment offered by Alfred Slanetz. Motion to amend the Budget:By transferring $105,000.00 to Department Number 300 Cohasset Public Schools Department Number 210 Police Department Line Item Personal Services with the request that the Cohasset School Committee retain the three teachers that it proposed to eliminate from Osgood and Deer Hill Schools. Amendment is defeated. Amendment offered by Roy Fitzsimmons. Moved that we reduce the School Budget by $400,000. Amendment is defeated. Amendment offered by Andrew Quigley. Decrease $40,000.00 from Department Number 422 Department of Public Works by $40,000.00 and decrease $65,000.00 from Department 133 Reserve Fund and transfer $105,000.00 to Department 300 Cohasset Public Schools. Amendment offered by Alfred Slanetz. Decrease $40,000 from Department Number 151 Legal Budget in place of transferring $40,000.00 from Department Number 422 Department of Public Works as offered in the amendment by Andrew Quigley. Amendment offered by Alfred Slanetz is defeated. Amendment offered by Andrew Quigley is defeated. 45 A 2/3's vote is required.Main motion is adopted by the required 2/3's. Resolution offered by Richard Flynn,Chairman of the School Committee. WHEREAS Dr.Edward Malvey has,for the past six years,faithfully served as the Superintendent of the Cohasset School District making the well being of the entire school community as his first priority. AND WHEREAS Dr.Edward Malvey has diligently overseen the successful renovation and reconstruction of the Deer Hill School and the Cohasset Middle High School,leaving us with buildings that the entire community can be proud of,that will benefit future generations of Cohasset children, AND WHEREAS Dr.Edward Malvey has conscientiously endeavored to keep Cohasset students, teachers and administrators motivated to achieve new heights academically,while dealing realistically with current budget realities,and at the same guiding us through the re-accreditation process, LET IT BE KNOWN,that I,on behalf of the Cohasset School Committee and the Town of Cohasset,extend our deepest appreciation and thanks on the day,March 27,2004,to Dr.Edward Malvey for all of this hard work and dedication as Superintendent and wish him future success, good luck,and a warm wind at his back in whatever he pursues. Resolution adopted unanimously. Article 4: 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 year. VENDOR AMOUNT REQUESTED Moved that the article be withdrawn from consideration. Motion adopted unanimously. Article 5: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,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 30,2004. Board of Selectmen Expenses $20,000.00 Legal Expenses $125,000.00 Police Department Salaries $60,000.00 Police Department Expenses $10,000.00 Fire Department Salaries $75,000.00 Fire Department Expenses $10,000.00 School Department Budget $200,000.00 Total $500,000.00 46 Moved that Five Hundred Thousand ($500,000.00)Dollars,to be expended by the Town Manager, needed by various departmental budgets and appropriations to complete the fiscal year ended June 30,2005,be transferred as follows: Transfer Funds From: Surplus Revenue $279,716.00 Overlay Surplus $75,000.00 Advisory Committee Reserve Fund $68,000.00 Workers'Compensation Insurance $29,1 71 .00 Pension County Assessment $48.113.00 Total $500,000.00 Transfer Funds To: Board of Selectmen Expenses $20,000.00 Legal Expenses $125,000.00 Police Department Salaries $60,000.00 Police Department Expenses $10,000.00 Fire Department Salaries $75,000.00 Fire Department Expenses $10,000.00 School Department Budget $200,000.00 Total $500,000.00 Motion is adopted. Article 6: To see if the Town will vote to approve hiring an independent counsel and to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds,and/or borrow,pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum or sums of money,for the purpose of investigating the alleged misconduct,the actions taken to remedy the misconduct and identify any potential abuse of power,fraud,or deceit that may have taken place and to report findings to the Town by April 30,2004.This article is intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year 2004. Moved that the article be withdrawn from consideration. Motion adopted unanimously. Article 7: To see if the Town will add a new note 12 after the Table of Uses in Section 4.3 of the Cohasset Zoning Bylaw that reads as follows: "12.All residential uses shall be subject to Section 5.5; and,further,to see if the Town will add the following new definition to the list of definitions in Section 2 of the Zoning Bylaws to be hereby amended by adding the following new definition: "Residential Gross Floor Area ("RGFA")-The sum of the total Floor Area -Gross,as defined herein,of the above grade floors or portions of floors in a residential structure,excluding unfinished attics,unheated space and attached or detached garages."; 47 and,further,to see if the Town will add a new subsection 5.5 to Section 5 of the Zoning Bylaw, Area Regulations,to create a "Large House Site Plan Review"process as follows: 5.5 LARGE HOUSE SITE PLAN REVIEW 5.5.1 Notwithstanding the area requirements set forth in preceding subsections of this Section 5, and any variances obtained from same,the RGFA for any residential building or structure, in any residential district,to be constructed pursuant to a building permit issued on or after 2/18/04 either as new construction or as an alteration,expansion/extension/enlargement, reconstruction or replacement of an existing residential building or structure,may not exceed the greater of 3,500 square feet or 10%of the area of the lot up to a maximum of 6,000 square feet,absent review as follows.This threshold does not nullify the applicability of any of the other area regulations set forth in Section 5 that may or may not have an impact upon the calculation of RGFA. 5.5.2 Where the RGFA exceeds these limits,the proposed work shall be submitted for Site Plan Review by the Planning Board as the permit granting authority.The Planning Board may approve or approve with conditions by a majority vote of the Planning Board a Large House Site Plan,as long as the application for review is complete and the application meets the mitigation objectives set forth below.The visual compatibility with the surrounding area Is promoted and negative impacts substantially mitigated through such efforts as the following: a.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 neighborhood. b.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 neighborhood. c.Retention of existing mature trees and other vegetation and addition of new landscaping features to visually soften the impact of house construction. d.Avoidance of use of wetlands,and minimization of use of steep slopes,flood plains, hilltops. e.Preservation of natural or historic features of the site,and minimization of tree,vegetation and soil removal,blasting and grade changes. f.Maximum retention of open space. g.Treatment of the areas within the front yards setback unless inappropriate for other reasons,being consistent with that prevailing in the vicinity,such as whether such areas are retained in a natural state,or have had understory vegetation cleared and replaced with dense plantings,or have extensive mown lawns,or street edge -defining elements such as fences,walls or hedges that are prevalent in other residences along the street. h.Avoidance of prominent on-lot automobile impact through location and orientation of garage entrances,curved driveway alignment and narrow width of driveways as they approach the street,and other means, i.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 vicinity, j.Consideration being given to abutting properties,protecting their privacy,access to sun and light,screening utilities and objectionable features,and preserving the integrity of existing vegetation that abuts or overhangs property boundaries. 5.5.3 (a)Submission requirements and procedures for this review shall be governed by Section 12.6(3)-(10)inclusive of the Zoning Bylaws,incorporated here by reference. (b)The Planning Board may supplement the standards and criteria set forth in Section 5.5.2 by the promulgation of rules and regulations. 48 (c)The Planning Board may waive strict compliance with or applicability of any standard or criteria upon an appropriate finding that such is not applicable to the particular proposal before the Board. 5.5.4 If a new construction or alteration,expansion,extension/enlargement,reconstruction or replacement proposal requires both one or more variances from the area regulations of Section 5 and Site Plan Review under this subsection,the applicant shall seek all variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals first,and then seek this review.Each of these reviews is independent of the other,and the grant of one or more variances does not mandate approval under this Site Plan Review. Moved that a new note 12 be added in Section 4.3 of the Cohasset Zoning Bylaw that reads as follows: "12.All residential uses shall be subject to Section 5.5."; and,further,that the definitions in Section 2 of the Zoning Bylaws be hereby amended by adding the following new definition: "Residential Gross Floor Area ("RGFA")-The sum of the total Floor Area -Gross,as defined herein,of the above grade floors or portions of floors in a residential structure,excluding unfinished attics,unheated space and attached or detached garages."; and,further,that Section 5 of the Zoning Bylaw,Area Regulations,be hereby amended by inserting a new sub-section 5.5 to create a "Large House Plan Review"process as follows: 5.5 LARGE HOUSE PLAN REVIEW 5.5.1 Notwithstanding the area requirements set forth in preceding subsections of this Section 5, and any vahances obtained from same,the RGFA for any residential building or structure, in any residential district,to be constructed pursuant to a building permit issued on or after 2/18/04 either as new construction or as an alteration,expansion/extension/enlargement, reconstruction or replacement of an existing residential building or structure,may not exceed the greater of 3,500 square feet or 10%of the area of the lot up to a maximum of 6,000 square feet,absent review as follows.This threshold does not nullify the applicability of any of the other area regulations set forth in Section 5 that may or may not have an impact upon the calculation of RGFA. 5.5.2 Where the RGFA exceeds these limits,the proposed work shall be submitted for a Large House Plan Review by the Planning Board.The Planning Board shall review and discuss the Large House Plan with the applicant and abutters,toward the objective of making the proposed plan harmonious with,and not harmful,injurious or objectionable to existing uses in the area. 5.5.3 A person applying for a Large House Plan Review shall file an application with the Planning Board,including copies of a site plan and a filing fee,as required by the Planning Board. The application and site plan shall include the elements to be reviewed by the Planning Board and shall also include such further information as the Planning Board shall reasonably require by rule or regulation.Not less then two permanent survey monuments shall be located on the property in question and shown on the plan,unless waived by the Planning Board.In subsequent applications concerning the same subject matter,the Planning Board may waive the filing of plans and documents to the extent they duplicate 49 those previously filed.Copies of the rules and regulations concerning the Large House Plan Review shall be filed with the Town Clerk. 5.5.4 (a)The Planning Board shall hold a hearing within 35 days of the filing of an application with the Town Clerk for a Large House Plan Review with respect to a residential building or structure having an RGFA exceeding the threshold established by Section 5.5.1. (b)The Planning Board shall,within one week of receipt of site plan application,transmit to appropriate town boards and departments,for review,one copy of the application and site plan. (c)Notice of such hearing shall be given to the applicant and all abutters in the manner called for in the Planning Board rules and regulations. (d)Within 21 days after the conclusion of the public hearing,the Planning Board shall inform the Building Inspector that the hearing has been completed and furnish the Building Inspector,in writing,with any recommendations which are relevant to the issuance of the building permit. A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted by the required 2/3's. Resolution offered by Patricia Martin,Member of the School Committee,for Mark DeGiacomo. WHEREAS Mark DeGiacomo has served as a two-term member of the Cohasset School Committee working diligently since 1998 on behalf of our teachers,administrators and staff, coaches,parents,students and community; AND WHEREAS Mark DeGiacomo's tireless efforts as Committee Member and Chairperson have resulted in a legacy in the renovation and construction of two state of the art learning facilities,the creation of a brand new separate middle school as well as new playing fields for boys'baseball and girls'Softball; AND WHEREAS Mark DeGiacomo's outstanding leadership and fierce advocacy for our schools in times of challenge has maintained the community support needed to empower our schools to become recognized as one of the finest school systems in the Commonwealth,noted for its outstanding MCAS and SAT scores,college placements and scholarly achievements; I,THEREFORE,on behalf of the entire school and Cohasset community,offer our deepest measure of appreciation and thanks on the day,March 27,2004,to you,Mark DeGiacomo,for youR Incredible loyalty,hard work and unwavering support and dedication to our children and to our schools.You will be missed. Resolution adopted unanimously. Article 8: To see if the Town will vote to amend Article VII "Safety and Public Order,"of the General Bylaws, by adding the following new section entitled "Demolition of Historically Significant Buildings": Section 41.Demolition of Historically Significant Buildings 1.Purpose This bylaw is adopted to protect and preserve buildings within the Town which reflect or constitute distinctive features of the architectural,cultural,economic,political or social history of the Town and to encourage the preservation and restoration rather than demolition of such buildings and 50 structures.By furthering these purposes the public interest shall be promoted making the Town a more attractive and desirable place in which to live,learn and work,while maintaining the historical flavor and diversity of same.To achieve this purpose the Cohasset Historical Commission is empowered to advise the Building Inspector with respect to the issuance of permits for Demolition. The Commission shall offer its advice to owners of any building within the Town that may fall within the terms of this bylaw. 2.Definitions Commission -the Cohasset Historical Commission. Demolition -the intentional act of pulling down,destroying,removing,or razing a building or commencing the work of total or substantial destruction with intent of completing same. Noncontributing -buildings within Districts that are listed by the National Park Service as not contributing to the historical value of the District. Premises -the parcel of land on which the building is located. Regulated buildings -the provisions of this bylaw shall apply only to buildings that satisfy one or more of the following criteria: a.All buildings listed in the National Register of Historic Places either individually or as components of National Register Historic districts in Cohasset,except those officially designated as being "noncontributing"buildings. b.All buildings listed in the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places either individually or as components of the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places in Cohasset, except those officially designated as being "noncontributing"buildings. c.Buildings listed in publication of the Cohasset Bicentennial Committee entitled 'Town of Cohasset Heritage Trail"issued 1970,as amended by the Cohasset Historical Society in 1999 ("the published list").Copies of the published list shall be on file and available for review by members of the public at the office of the Town Clerk and at the Commission's office. d.Buildings fifty years or more in age having association with a major historic event(s),or person(s)important or significant to Cohasset's and/or the region's cultural,economic, political or social history and development as may be determined by the Cohasset Historical Commission. e.Buildings fifty years or more in age that are associated with an important or famous architect and/or builder and are representative of their works or are historically or architecturally significant in terms of uniqueness,period style,or method of building construction as may be determined by the Cohasset Historical Commission. f.Buildings fifty years or more in age,though not necessarily individually outstanding historically or architecturally,that are significant in one or both those categories within the context of their neighborhood,as may be determined by the Cohasset Historical Commission. 3.Procedures A.No permit for the demolition of any building or shall be issued other than in conformity with this bylaw.Upon receipt of an application for a demolition permit,the Building Inspector shall forward a copy of permit to the Commission. B.Within thirty (30)business days of receipt of the application from the Building Inspector to the Commission,the Commission shall make a determination whether or not the building is a "regulated building."If the Commission determines that the building is not regulated by this bylaw,it shall sign the permit immediately and forward it to the Building Inspector who shall issue the permit,provided it otherwise meets all applicable requirements. If the Commission determines that the building is a regulated building,it shall review the application for demolition at a public heahng to be held within thirty (30)business days of determining that the building is a regulated building.The Commission shall publish a notice of the hearing in a newspaper of local circulation during each of the two weeks preceding 51 the date of the public hearing,noting the date,location,and subject of the hearing.The applicant for the demolition permit shall pay for such notice.The Commission shall provide notice of such hearing to the applicant by mail,postage prepaid,at least 14 days before the hearing. C.No less than ten (10)business days after the public hearing on the demolition permit,the Commission shall make its determination and notify the applicant in writing stating its reasons with a copy to the Building Inspector. D.If a determination is made that the building meets one of the six criteria of a "regulated building",the Building Inspector shall not issue a demolition permit for a period of six (6) months from the date of notification to the Building Inspector.During this period,the applicant is required to make reasonable,good faith efforts to identify alternatives to demolition in order to preserve relocate or rehabilitate the building. E.If the said building is torn down without the necessary permit,no permit to rebuild or construct at the premise will be issued for a period of 3 (three)years. F.Nothing in this Section 41 ,"Demolition of Historically Significant Buildings"shall prohibit the Building Inspector,Board of Health or other legally authorized public official from ordering the immediate demolition of any building which is determined to be imminently dangerous or unsafe to the public.The Building Inspector,Board of Health or other legally authorized public official shall file a copy of any such order of emergency demolition with the Commission. Moved that the General Bylaws of the Town,Article VII "Safety and Public Order"be hereby amended by adding the following new section entitled "Demolition of Historically Significant Buildings": Section 41.Demolition of Historically Significant Buildings 1.Purpose This bylaw is adopted to protect and preserve buildings within the Town which reflect or constitute distinctive features of the architectural,cultural,economic,political or social history of the Town and to encourage the preservation and restoration rather than demolition of such buildings and structures.By furthering these purposes the public interest shall be promoted,making the Town a more attractive and desirable place in which to live,learn and work,while maintaining the historical flavor and diversity of same.To achieve this purpose the Cohasset Historical Commission is empowered to advise the Building Inspector with respect to the issuance of permits for Demolition. The Commission shall offer its advice to owners of any building within the Town that may fall within the terms of this bylaw. 2.Definitions Commission -the Cohasset Historical Commission. Demolition -the intentional act of pulling down,destroying,removing,or razing a building or commencing the work of total or substantial destruction wWh intent of completing same. Noncontributing -buildings within Districts that are listed by the National Park Service as not contributing to the historical value of the District. Premises -the parcel of land on which the building is located. Regulated buildings -the provisions of this bylaw shall apply only to buildings that satisfy one or more of the following criteria: a.All buildings listed in the National Register of Historic Places either individually or as components of National Register Historic districts in Cohasset,except those officially designated as being "noncontributing"buildings. b.All buildings listed in the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places either individually or as components of the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places in Cohasset, except those officially designated as being "noncontributing"buildings. 52 c.Buildings listed in publication of the Cohasset Bicentennial Committee entitled "Town of Cohasset Heritage Trail"issued 1970,as amended by the Cohasset Historical Society in 1999 ("the published list").Copies of the published list shall be on file and available for review by members of the public at the office of the Town Clerk and at the Commission's office. d.Buildings fifty years or more in age having association with a major historic event(s),or person(s)important or significant to Cohasset's and/or the region's cultural,economic, political or social history and development as may be determined by the Cohasset Historical Commission. e.Buildings fifty years or more in age that are associated with an important or famous architect and/or builder and are representative of their works or are historically or architecturally significant in terms of uniqueness,period style,or method of building construction as may be determined by the Cohasset Historical Commission. f.Buildings fifty years or more in age though not necessarily individually outstanding historically or architecturally,that are significant in one or both those categories within the context of their neighborhood,as may be determined by the Cohasset Historical Commission. 3.Procedures A.No permit for the demolition of any building or shall be issued other than in conformity with this bylaw.Upon receipt of an application for a demolition permit,the Building Inspector shall forward a copy of permit to the Commission. B.Within thirty (30)business days of receipt of the application from the Building Inspector to the Commission,the Commission shall make a determination whether or not the building is a "regulated building."If the Commission determines that the building is not regulated by this bylaw,it shall sign the permit immediately and forward it to the Building Inspector who shall issue the permit,provided it otherwise meets all applicable requirements. If the Commission determines that the building is a regulated building,it shall review the application for demolition at a public hearing to be held within thirty (30)business days of determining that the building is a regulated building.The Commission shall publish a notice of the hearing in a newspaper of local circulation during each of the two weeks preceding the date of the public hearing,noting the date,location,and subject of the hearing.The applicant for the demolition permit shall pay for such notice.The Commission shall provide notice of such hearing to the applicant by mail,postage prepaid,at least 14 days before the hearing. C.No less than ten (10)business days after the public hearing on the demolition permit,the Commission shall make its determination and notify the applicant in writing stating its reasons with a copy to the Building Inspector. D.If a determination is made that the building meets one of the six criteria of a "regulated building",the Building Inspector shall not issue a demolition permit for a period of six (6) months from the date of notification to the Building Inspector.During this period,the applicant is required to make reasonable,good faith efforts to identify alternatives to demolition in order to preserve,relocate or rehabilitate the building. E.If the said building is torn down without the necessary permit,no permit to rebuild or construct at the premise will be issued for a period of 3 (three)years. F.Nothing in this Section 41,"Demolition of Historically Significant Buildings,"shall prohibit the Building Inspector,Board of Health or other legally authorized public official from ordering the immediate demolition of any building which is determined to be imminently dangerous or unsafe to the public.The Building Inspector,Board of Health or other legally authorized public official shall file a copy of any such order of emergency demolition with the Commission. Amendment offered by Peter Pratt.Moved that the Representatives of the Town in the general court be requested to seek legislation that would authorize the Building Inspector to enforce the following bylaw and the general bylaws of the Town,Article VII "Safety and Public Order"be 53 amended by adding the following new section entitled "Demolition of Historically Significant Buildings." Motion is adopted. Leonora Jenkins moved that this article be indefinitely postponed.Hand count taken -Yes 134;No 63.Motion for postponement adopted. Resolution offered by Roseanne McMorris,Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. BE IT RESOLVED THAT: WHEREAS,Thomas J.Callahan has served for six years as a Selectmen of the Town,and for one year as chairman;and WHEREAS,Thomas J.Callahan has also served for nine years on the Conservation Commission, four years on the Water Resource Protection Committee,one year on the Commission on Disabilities,two years on the Drug and Alcohol Committee,two years on the Community Preservation Committee,and four years on the Growth and Development Task Force;and WHEREAS,the Town of Cohasset acknowledges his contribution towards assisting the Town's citizens in the difficult struggle to determine an acceptable balance between their quality of life and its cost through taxation;and WHEREAS,he has brought insight into the many problems that have faced the Town with his ability to solve problems. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED: That the citizens of Cohasset,in Town Meeting assembled,on this 27^day of March,2004, express their appreciation to Thomas J.Callahan for his active and dedicated interest in the promotion of sound Town government to the general welfare of all. Resolution adopted unanimously. Article 9: To see if the Town will amend Section 2 of the Cohasset Zoning Bylaws by inserting the following definition: "Sign -Political":"Any sign on which a person's candidacy for public office is announced or advertised or which expresses the view of the owner or occupant on a matter of public concern." And,further,that Section 6 "Sign Regulations",subsection 6.1 "Administration",be hereby amended by striking 6.1 .1 in its entirety and replacing same with the following: "No sign (except a posting or an identification sign,not exceeding two square feet in area,or a political sign attached to a residence or in the front yard)shall be erected,altered or relocated without a building permit.Permit review shall be confined to determining whether the sign conforms to this Bylaw.The Building inspector may require a drawing and other pertinent information before issuing a permit." 54 And,further,that subsection 6.3 be hereby amended by adding a new note 14 as follows:"No sign, other than identifying accessory signs,shall be posted or affixed upon any public structure or public building,except as may be authorized or required by law." And,further,that subsection 6.4 be hereby amended by striking subsection 6.4.1 in its entirety and replacing same with the following:"All signs shall be accessory signs except temporary and political signs." And,further,that subsection 6.4 be hereby amended by striking 6.4.7 in its entirety and replacing same with the following:"Political signs posted by the owner or occupant of the property." And,further,that subsection 6.4 be hereby amended by adding a new note 8 as follows: "Nonaccessory signs are prohibited in residential districts,except as provided for In subsections 6.4.6 and 6.4.7." And,further,that subsection 6.4 be hereby amended by adding a new note 9 as follows:"Any sign, the physical condition or appearance of which has substantially deteriorated,shall be removed." Moved that Section 2 of the Zoning Bylaw of the Town be hereby amended by inserting the following definition: "Sign -Political":"Any sign on which a person's candidacy for public office is announced or advertised or which expresses the view of the owner or occupant on a matter of public concern." And,further,that Section 6 "Sign Regulations",subsection 6.1 "Administration",be hereby amended by striking 6.1 .1 in its entirety and replacing same with the following: "No sign (except a posting or an identification sign,not exceeding two square feet in area,or a political sign attached to a residence or in the front yard)shall be erected altered or relocated without a building permit.Permit review shall be confined to determining whether the sign conforms to this Bylaw.The Building Inspector may require a drawing and other pertinent information before issuing a permit." And,further,that subsection 6.3 be hereby amended by adding a new note 14 as follows:"No sign, other than identifying accessory signs,shall be posted or affixed upon any public structure or public building,except as may be authorized or required by law." And,further,that subsection 6.4 t>e hereby amended by striking subsection 6.4.1 in its entirety and replacing same with the following:"All signs shall be accessory signs except temporary and political signs." And,further,that subsection 6.4 be hereby amended by striking 6.4.7 in its entirety and replacing same with the following:"Political signs posted by the owner or occupant of the property." And,further,that subsection 6.4 be hereby amended by adding a new note 8 as follows: "Nonaccessory signs are prohibited in residential districts,except as provided for in subsections 6.4.6 and 6.4.7." And,further,that subsection 6.4 be hereby amended by adding a new note 9 as follows:"Any sign, the physical condition or appearance of which has substantially deteriorated,shall be removed." A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted by the required 2/3's. Article 10: 55 To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 2.1 of the Cohasset Zoning Bylaws by adding a second sentence to the definition of Dwelling Multi-family so that the new definition in entirety shall read:"A building containing three or more dwelling units.All housing units permitted by Special Permit issued by the Planning Board pursuant to Section 16 "Senior Multi-family Residence Overlay District"of the Cohasset Zoning Bylaws,and all housing units permitted by Comprehensive Permit issued by the Zoning Board of Appeals pursuant to Chapter 40B of Massachusetts General Laws, shall be considered multi-family dwelling units for purposes of the enumeration of both "the total number of multi-family dwelling units of any kind erected in Cohasset",and of the "dwelling units of the Town",as specified in Section 16.10.3 hereunder;and under Section 16.10 "Further Requirements",at Subsection 3,in the first sentence,the number "20%"shall be changed to the number "15%". Moved that Section 2.1 of the Cohasset Zoning Bylaws be hereby amended by adding a second sentence to the definition of Dwelling Multi-family so that the new definition in entirety shall read:"A building containing three or more dwelling units.All housing units permitted by Special Permit issued by the Planning Board pursuant to Section 16 "Senior Multi-family Residence Overlay District"of the Cohasset Zoning Bylaws,and all housing units permitted by Comprehensive Permit issued by the Zoning Board of Appeals pursuant to Chapter 40B of Massachusetts General Laws, shall be considered multi-family dwelling units for purposes of the enumeration of both "the total number of multi-family dwelling units of any kind erected in Cohasset",and of the "dwelling units of the Town",as specified in Section 16.10.3 hereunder;and under Section 16.10 "Further Requirements",at Subsection 3,in the first sentence,the number "20%"shall be changed to the number "15%"';and under Section 16.10 "Further Requirements",at Subsection 3,add the following new last sentence:"Developments and/or projects for which the Board of Selectmen as Chief Elected officials of the Town apply to the Department of Housing and Community Development for approval under the Local initiative program pursuant to 760 C.M.R.45.00 et seq., shall neither be subject to nor precluded by the 15%limitation stated in this Section 16.10.3. Robert Sturdy moved that this article be withdrawn from consideration.Motion is defeated. Main motion requires a 2/3's vote.Main motion adopted by the required 2/3's. Resolution offered by Susan Kent,Chairwoman of the Advisory Board. WHEREAS,Gait Grant has faithfully served the people of the Town of Cohasset as a member of the Advisory Committee for the past six years,which is the same position he held thirty years ago; WHEREAS,as a member of the Advisory Committee,Gait Grant has been a committed advocate, meticulous fact-finder,enthusiastic innovator,a moderating voice of experience,and occasional referee; WHEREAS,over these many years of service,we have had the benefit of his wisdom,hard work, patience and good humor;and WHEREAS,over these many years of service,Gait Grant has had one agenda,which is to promote and protect the interest of the people of the Town of Cohasset; NOW,THEREFORE,be it resolved by the citizens of Cohasset in Town Meeting assembled,on this 27*^day of March 2004,to express our gratitude to Gait Grant and deeply thank him for his dedication and devotion to our Town. Resolution adopted unanimously 56 Article 11: 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,with the intention that these funds be available in Fiscal Year 2004 and thereafter,to be expended by the Town Manager,in consultation with the Board of Sewer Commissioners,for the purpose of developing engineering documents, specifications and corresponding cost estimates for the provision of the sewer collection and treatment system in the Little Harbor Sewer District and the Atlantic Avenue Sewer District,this system specifically intended to serve single and multifamily dwelling units,which existed as of the date of the vote of Article 8 of the 2002 Annual Town Meeting,as previously defined and approved. Moved that One Hundred Thousand ($100,000.00)Dollars be hereby appropriated,to be expended by the Town Manager,for the purpose of developing engineering documents,specifications and corresponding cost estimates for the provision of the sewer collection and treatment system in the Little Harbor Sewer District and the Atlantic Avenue Sewer District,this system specifically intended to serve single and multifamily dwelling units,which existed as of the date of the vote of Article 8,of the 2002 Annual Town Meeting,as previously defined and approved;that to fund this appropriation, the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,is hereby authorized to borrow the sum of One Hundred Thousand ($100,000.00)Dollars,under and pursuant to Chapter 44,Section 7 of the Massachusetts General Laws,as amended,or any other enabling authority,and to issue bonds or notes of the Town,therefore,such borrowing to be general obligations of the Town with the intent that such bonds shall be repaid from Sewer Department Revenues.This article is intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year 2004. A 2/3's vote is required.Motion adopted by the required 2/3's. Resolution offered by John McNabb,Chairman of the Water Commission. BE IT RESOLVED THAT: WHEREAS,Robert Kasameyer has served the Town of Cohasset as a member of the Board of Water Commissioners for ten years,from 1994 through 2004;and WHEREAS,Robert Kasameyer joined the Water Commission in 1994-1995 helped lead the Water Commission out of crisis and disarray by putting the Water Department under contract operations, conducting an emergency engineering analysis of the distribution system,and building a new water main up Forest Ave.to solve the immediate water crisis;and WHEREAS,Robert Kasameyer helped lead the Water Commissioners to develop and implement long range plans,rehabilitate the distribution system,build the second water storage tank on Scituate Hill,put the Water Department on a firm financial footing,and continue making improvements;and WHEREAS,Robert Kasameyer on May 8,2003 accepted the DEPARTMENT Public Water System Award for the Cohasset Water Department,which was recognized as one of the top 10%of water systems in the state; NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Cohasset,in Town Meeting assembled this twenty-seventh day of March 2004 hereby declare their deep appreciation of the outstanding service rendered to the Town of Cohasset by Robert Kasameyer and wish him success in his future endeavors. Resolution adopted unanimously. 57 Article 17: 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,and to transfer a sum or sums from Article 20 of the March 29,2003 Annual Town Meeting,for the Water Commission to complete various water system improvements projects including,but not limited to,improvements to the Lily Pond Water Treatment Plant,cleaning and lining water pipes,replacing water pipes,capital maintenance,and other improvements to wells,storage tanks and the water distribution system,the purchase,acquisition,or taking by eminent domain of property,and other measures to protect the sources of public drinking water supply;and that to provide said funding the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,is hereby authorized a sum of money and to issued bonds and notes of the Town,therefore,such borrowing to be general obligations of the Town with the intent that such bonds shall be repaid from Water Department Revenues. Moved that Three Million ($3,000,000.00)Dollars be hereby appropriated,with the intention that these funds be available in FY 2004 and thereafter,for the Water Commission to complete various water system improvement projects including,but not limited to,improvements to the Lily Pond Water Treatment Plant,cleaning and lining water pipes,replacing water pipes,capital maintenance, and other improvements to wells,storage tanks and the water distribution system,the purchase, acquisition,or taking by eminent domain of property,and other measures to protect the sources of public drinking water supply;and that to fund the Three Million ($3,000,000.00)Dollars appropriation,the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,is hereby authorized to borrow Three Million ($3,00,000.00)Dollars under and pursuant to Chapter 44,Section 8 of the Massachusetts General Laws,as amended,and to issue bonds and notes of the Town,therefore, such borrowing to be general obligations of the Town with the intent that such bonds shall be repaid from Water Department Revenues. A 2/3's vote is required.IVIotion adopted unanimously. Article 12: To see if the Town will vote to adopt and approve the recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee for Fiscal Year 2005,and to see if the Town will vote to implement such recommendations by appropriating a sum 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 and historical preservation restrictions that will meet the requirements of Chapter 184 of the General Laws,as may be necessary or proper to carry out the foregoing. Moved that the Town adopt and approve the recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee for Fiscal Year 2004 as follows: Recommendation A: Moved that Fiscal Year 2005 revenues to the Community Preservation Fund be divided to the following sub-accounts to be administered by the Community Preservation Committee as follows: Moved that One Hundred Sixty Two Thousand Eight Hundred Five ($162,805.00)Dollars be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund to the following sub-accounts to be administered by the Community Preservation Committee in FY 2005: Historical Resources Sub-Account:$46,516.00 Open Space Sub-Account:$46,516.00 Community Housing Sub-Account:$46,516.00 58 Administrative Sub-Account:$23.257.00 Total Budget:$162,805.00 Motion adopted unanimously. Recommendation B: Moved that Forty Six Thousand Five Hundred Sixteen ($46,516.00)Dollars be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund Housing Sub-Account and Thirty Three Thousand Four Hundred Eighty Four ($33,484.00)Dollars be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund,for a total sum of Eighty Thousand ($80,000.00)Dollars,with the intention that these funds be available in FY 2004 and thereafter,to be expended by the Town Manager,for the purposes of making various improvements to the Cohasset Housing Authority 60 Elm Street Apartment Complex. Motion adopted unanimously. Recommendation C: Moved that Ninety Eight Thousand Five Hundred ($98,500.00)Dollars be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund with the Intention that these funds be available in FY 2004 and thereafter,to be expended by the Town Manager,for improvements,including but not limited to,the installation of drainage structures,to Alumni Field located at the Cohasset Middle High School Complex on Pond Street. Motion adopted unanimously. Recommendation D: Moved that Fifteen Thousand ($15,000.00)Dollars be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund with the intention that these funds be available in FY 2004 and thereafter,to be expended by the Town Manager,to assist in the construction of a new playground at the site of the Paul Pratt Memorial Library Building and the,Our World Children's Discovery Museum located on Ripley Road,subject to the condition that this money is to be spent only after Our World Children's Discovery Museum demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Town Manager that it has raised sufficient funds necessary for the completion of this project. Motion adopted. Recommendation F: Moved that any remaining balance in the Community Preservation Fund in FY 2005 be retained for future Community Preservation Committee Recommendations and action by Town Meeting. Motion adopted unanimously. At 5:30 p.m.on motion made and seconded,the Moderator adjourned the meeting to Monday, March 29,2004 at 7 p.m.at the Cohasset High School Sullivan Gym. Monday.March 29.2004 The Town Clerk appointed checkers and the Moderator appointed tellers.The Moderator called the meeting to order at 7:25 p.m.and a quorum of 100 was present at that time.The registered voters checked in on the voting list totaled Pre.1 -80;Pre.2 -71 ;for a total of 1 51 . Recommendation E: 59 Moved that Eight Hundred Thousand ($800,000.00)Dollars be hereby appropriated,with the intention that these funds be available in FY 2004 and thereafter,to be expended by the Town Manager to supplement the amount requested under Article 13 of this Town Meeting Warrant to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase,gift,or eminent domain taking all or a portion of the following parcels of land found on Assessor's Map 65:Parcel 6 (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 17101 Page 85);Parcel 7 (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 15452 Page 553);Parcel 8 (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 5124 Page 647);Parcel 9 (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 5204 Page 388);Parcel 10 (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 5572 Page 170);Parcel 18 and Parcel 20 (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 2115 Page 412)and on Assessor's Map 66:Parcel 1 ;Parcel 2;Parcel 4;Parcel 5 (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 4778 Page 572);Parcel 6;Parcel 7 (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 5244 Page 104).All the property is to be acquired in fee simple title for watershed,open space and recreation purposes;that to fund this Eight Hundred Thousand ($800,000.00)Dollar appropriation.One Hundred Thirty Five Thousand ($135,000.00) Dollars is transferred from the Community Preservation Fund Open Space Sub Account;Two Hundred Sixty Five Thousand ($265,000.00)Dollars is transferred from the Community Preservation Fund;and that the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,borrow the sum of Four Hundred Thousand ($400,000.00)Dollars under and pursuant to Chapter 44,Section 7 of the Massachusetts General Laws,as amended,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,subject to the following conditions: 1.That no more than Four Hundred Thousand ($400,000.00)Dollars may be spent on the acquisitions of the so-called "James Property"(Assessors'Map 65,Parcel 18,described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 2115,Page 412); 2.That the contribution of the Community Preservation Funds to purchase the remaining lots does not exceed fifty-seven (57%)percent of the purchase price of each lot; 3.That the Town grant a conservation restriction to the Trustees of Reservations requiring that this land be used only for watershed,open space and recreation purposes. A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted unanimously. Article 13: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen,Board of Water Commissioners or the Conservation Commission as the Town may determine,to acquire by purchase,gift,or eminent domain taking all or a portion of the following parcels of land found on Assessor's Map 65:Parcel 6 (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 17101 page 85);Parcel 7 (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 15452 Page 553);Parcel 8 (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 5124 Page 647);Parcel 9 (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 5204 Page 388);Parcel 10 (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 5572 page 170);Parcel 18 and Parcel 20 (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 2115 Page 412)and on Assessor's Map 66:Parcel 1;Parcel 2;Parcel 4;Parcel 5 (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds book 4778 page 572);Parcel 6;Parcel 7 (described by deed recorded Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 5244 Page 104);Parcel 13 (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 5042 page 447)and Parcel 14 (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 2037 Page 45)and on Assessor's Map 67,Parcel 001,and on Assessor's Map 72,Parcels 001 and 002 (described by deed recorded in 60 Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 10470 Page 210).All the property is to be acquired in fee simple title for watershed and open space purposes.This article is intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year 2004. Moved to authorize the Board of Selectmen,to acquire by purchase,gift,or eminent domain taking all or a portion of the following parcels of land found on Assessor's Map 65:Parcel 6 (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 17101 Page 85);Parcel 7 (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 15452 Page 553);Parcel 8 (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 5124 Page 647);Parcel 9 (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 5204 Page 388);Parcel 10 (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 5572 Page 170);Parcel 18 and Parcel 20 (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 2115 Page 412)and on Assessor's Map 66:Parcel 1 ;Parcel 2;Parcel 4;Parcel 5 (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 4778 Page 572);Parcel 6;Parcel 7 (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 5244 Page 104).All the property is to be acquired in fee simple title for watershed,open space and recreation purposes.This article is intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year 2004. A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted unanimously. Article 14: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Water Commissioners to acquire by purchase, gift,or eminent domain taking all or part of the following parcels of land:As found on Assessor's map 56:Parcels 14,16 and 16A on Doane Street (described by deed recorded In Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 11406 page 161);Parcel 15 on Doane Street (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 8972 Page 726);Parcel 12 on Beechwood Street (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 2554 Page 502);Parcel 13 on Doane Street (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 4629 Page 514);Parcel 17 on East Doane Street (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 2833 Page 244);on Assessor's Map 54:Parcels 24 and 25 on Beechwood Street (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 8526 page 35);and the tract bounded westerly by the boundary line of Wompatuck State Park beginning at its intersection with Old Road then southeasterly and southerly to its intersection with Doane Street, southerly along the northern boundaries of the Assessor's Map 56 Parcels 58-001,16A,16 and 15, and Assessor's Map 54 Parcel 22;easterly by Assessor's Map 54 Parcels 22,36,34,26,33,32,24 and 25;northeasterly by Assessor's Map 54 Parcel 9;southeasterly by Assessor's Map 54 Parcel 9;northeasterly by a parcel marked "n/a:and by Assessor'Map 60 Parcels 9 and 10;and northwesterly by "Old Road"shown on Assessor's Map 66.All the property is to be acquired in fee simple title for all purposes which the Board of Water Commissioners may hold property and further that this article is intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year 2004. Moved to authorize the Board of Water Commissioners to acquire by purchase,gift,or eminent domain taking all or part of the following parcels of land:As found on Assessors'Map 60,Parcels 9 and 10;Assessors'Map 59:Parcel 11 on King Street and Parcel 12 on King Street (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds,Book 6228 Page 343);on Assessors'Map 56: Parcels 14,16 and 16A on Doane Street (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 11406 page 161);Parcel 15 on Doane Street (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 8972 Page 726);Parcel 12 on Beechwood Street (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 2554 Page 502);Parcel 13 on Doane Street (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 4629 Page 514); Parcel 1 7 on East Doane Street (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds 61 Book 2833 Page 244);on Assessors'Map 54:Parcels 24 and 25 on Beechwood Street (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 8526 Page 35);Parcel 33 on Riverview Drive (described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 6306 Page 724);and the tract bounded westerly by the boundary line of Wompatuck State Park beginning at its intersection with Old Road then southeasterly and southerly to its intersection with Doane Street; southerly along the northern boundaries of the Assessor's Map 56 Parcels 58-001,16A,16 and 15, and Assessors'Map 54 Parcel 22;easterly by Assessors'Map 54 Parcels 22,36,34,26,33,32,24 and 25;northeasterly by Assessors'Map 54 Parcel 9;southeasterly by Assessors'Map 54 Parcel 9;northeastedy by a Parcel marked "n/a"and by Assessors'Map 60 Parcels 9 and 10;and northwesterly by "Old Road"shown on Assessors'Map 66.All the property is to be acquired in fee simple title for all purposes which the Board of Water Commissioners may hold property and further that this article is intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year 2004. A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted unanimously. Article 15: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Water Commissioners to acquire by purchase, gift,or eminent domain taking the parcel of land described on Assessor's Map 54 as Parcel 19 and more particularly described in the deed record in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 8642 Page 58.All the property shall be acquired in fee simple title for all purposed for which the Board of Water Commissioners may hold property and further that this article is intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year 2004. Moved to authorize the Board of Water Commissioners to acquire by purchase,gift,or eminent domain taking the parcel of land described on Assessor's Map 54 as Parcel 19 and more particularly described in the deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 8642 Page 58.All the property shall be acquired in fee simple title for all purposes for which the Board of Water Commissioners may hold property and further that this article is intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year 2004. A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted unanimously. Article 16: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase,gift,or eminent domain taking the fee simple title in the property now known as Old Road together with any and all private rights of passage as may exist over said Old Road.Said Old Road is shown as "Old Road -Laid Out in 1670-72 on Assessor's Maps 59,60,61,65,66,67,and 69.This article is intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year 2004. Moved to authorize the Board of Water Commissioners to acquire by purchase,gift,or eminent domain taking the fee simple title in the property now known as Old Road together with any and all private rights of passage as may exist over said Old Road.Said Old Road is shown as "Old Road - Laid Out in 1670-72"on Assessors'Maps 59,60,61,65,66,67,and 69.This article is intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year 2004. A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted unanimously. Article 18: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum or sums of money for the construction of improvements to the Water Distribution System,Wellfields,and to the Lily Pond Water Treatment Plant,and for construction of Stormwater Best Management Practices in the watershed of the public drinking water supply and to determine whether this appropriation shall be raised by 62 borrowing from the Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust or otherwise,and further that this article is intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year 2004. Moved that Twenty One Million Six Hundred Eighty Two Thousand One Hundred Ninety ($21,682,190.00)Dollars be hereby appropriated for the construction of improvements to the Water Distribution System,Wellfields,and Lily Pond Water Treatment Plant,and for construction of Stormwater Best Management practices in the watershed of the public drinking water supply;that to fund this appropriation,the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,is hereby authorized to borrow Twenty One Million Six Hundred Eighty Two Thousand One Hundred Ninety ($21,682,190.00)Dollars under and pursuant to Chapter 44,Section 8 of the Massachusetts General Laws,as amended,and/or Chapter 29C of the Massachusetts General Laws,or any other enabling authority,and to issue bonds and notes of the Town,therefore,such borrowing to be general obligations of the Town with the intent that such bonds shall be repaid from Water Department Revenues;that the Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen is authorized to borrow all or a portion of such amount from the Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust established pursuant to Chapter 29C,as amended;and in connection therewith to enter into a loan agreement and/or security agreement with the Trust and otherwise to contract with the Trust and the Department of Environmental Protection with respect to such loan and for any federal or state aid available for the project or for the financing thereof;and further that this article is intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year 2004. A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted unanimously. Article 19: To see if the Town will vote to request its representatives in the General Court to introduce legislation to authorize representatives in the General Court to introduce legislation to authorize the Water Department to provide water service to customers outside the Town of Cohasset for periods of up to forty years or take any other action related thereto and to authorize the Board of Water Commissioners to make constructive changes in perfecting the language of this legislation in order to secure its passage,it being the intent to authorize the General Court with the approval of the Board of Water Commissioners to modify the specific text of the requested legislation to secure the public policy objectives set forth herein,such legislation to read substantially as set forth below. AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWN OF COHASSET WATER COMMISSION TO CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF WATER FOR FORTY YEARS Section 1 . Section 2 of Chapter 128 of the Acts of 1886,as amended by section 1 of Chapter 489 of the Acts of 1946 and as further amended by Chapter 436 of the Acts of 1998,is further amended in the sentence that reads "Any such contracts may be for a period not to exceed twenty years"by striking the word "twenty"and inserting in place thereof the word "forty." Section 2.This act shall take effect upon passage. and further that this article is intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year 2004. Moved to amend the last sentence of Section 10(f)of Article III of the General Bylaws by striking the word "twenty"and inserting in its place thereof the word "forty"and further moved to request the Town's representatives in the General Court to introduce legislation to authorize the Water Department to provide water service to customers outside the Town of Cohasset for periods of up to forty years or take any other action related thereto and to authorize the Board of Water Commissioners to make constructive changes in perfecting the language of this legislation in order to secure its passage,it being the intent to authorize the General Court with the approval of the 63 Board of Water Commissioners to modify the specific text of the requested legislation to secure the public policy objectives set forth herein,such legislation to read substantially as set forth below. AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWN OF COHASSET WATER COMMISSION TO CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF WATER FOR FORTY YEARS Section 1.Section 2 of Chapter 128 of the Acts of 1886,as amended by section 1 of Chapter 489 of the Acts of 1946 and as further amended by Chapter 436 of the Acts of 1998,is further amended in the sentence that reads "Any such contracts may be for a period not to exceed twenty years"by striking the word "twenty"and inserting in place thereof the word "forty." Section 2.This act shall take effect upon passage. and further that this article is intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year 2004. Amendment offered by Gary Vanderwell.Amend Article 19 as follows:Wherever the word "forty"or the words "forty years"appear,add immediately after such work or words the phrase "with the approval of Town Meeting. Additional amendment offered by Gary Vanderwell.After the words "with the approval of Town Meeting"except emergencies shall not require Town Meeting approval. Additional amendment is adopted.Original amendment as amended was a hand count.Yes 78; No 41.Motion adopted.Moved by Glenn Pratt that this article be indefinitely postponed. Motion adopted. Article 20: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds,and/or borrow,a sum or sums of money,with the intention that these funds be available in FY 2004 and thereafter, to be expended by the Town Manager,to pay the Town of Cohasset's share,in conjunction with funds from the Towns of Hingham and Hull^for the engineering design and study to replace the West Corner Culvert located on Route 228 at the Hingham,Hull and Cohasset town line. Moved that Twenty Five Thousand ($25,000.00)be hereby appropriated,with the intention that these funds be available in FY 2004 and thereafter,to be expended by the Town Manager,to pay the Town of Cohasset's share,in conjunction with funds from the Towns of Hingham and Hull,for the engineering design and study to replace the West Corner Culvert located on Route 228 at the Hingham,Hull and Cohasset town line;that to fund this appropriation,the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,is hereby authorized to borrow Twenty Five Thousand ($25,000.00)Dollars under and pursuant to Chapter 44,Section 7 of the Massachusetts General Laws,as amended,and to issue bonds and notes of the Town,therefore. A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted unanimously. 64 Article 21: To see if the Town will vote to authorize improvements,pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40,Section 6N,to the private way off of Atlantic Avenue that services several homes commonly known as "Newtonville",and to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds, and/or borrow,pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum or sums of money,with the intention that these funds be available in FY 2004 and thereafter,to be expended by the Town Manager,for said improvements,including drainage,which borrowing is to be repaid by betterments assessed upon the properties benefited thereby. Moved to authorize improvements,pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 40,Section 6N,to the private way off of Atlantic Avenue that services several homes commonly known as "Newtonville",and that One Hundred Thousand ($100,000.00)Dollars be hereby appropriated,with the intention that these funds be available in FY 2004 and thereafter,to be expended by the Town Manager,for said improvements,including drainage;that to fund this appropriation,the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,is hereby authorized to borrow One Hundred Thousand ($100,000.00)Dollars under and pursuant to Chapter 44,Section 7 of the Massachusetts General Laws,as amended,and to issue bonds and notes of the Town,therefore,which borrowing is to be repaid by betterments assessed upon the properties benefited thereby. A 2/3'$vote required.Motion adopted unanimously. Article 22: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase,gift or eminent domain,an additional easement in James Lane,said additional easement comprising of approximately 1,310 square feet,all as shown on a plan entitled "Site Plan,James Lane,Cohasset, MA 02025",dated December 29,2003,and prepared by John Cavanaro Consulting,179 CJC Highway,Cohasset,MA 02025,which plan is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk,and 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,with the intention that these funds be available in FY 2004 and thereafter,with the intention that these funds be available in Fiscal Year 2004 and thereafter,to be expended by the Town Manager for this purpose. Moved to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase,gift or eminent domain,an additional easement in James Lane,said additional easement comprising of approximately 1,310 square feet,all as shown on a plan entitled "Site Plan,James Lane,Cohasset,MA 02025",dated December 29,2003,and prepared by John Cavanaro Consulting,179 CJC Highway,Cohasset,MA 02025,which plan is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk,and that Sixty Four Thousand Two Hundred ($64,200.00)Dollars is hereby appropriated,with the intention that these funds be available in FY 2004 and thereafter,to be expended by the Town Manager,for this purpose,that to fund this appropriation,the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,is hereby authorized to borrow Sixty Four Thousand Two Hundred ($64,200.00)Dollars under and pursuant to Chapter 44,Section 7 of the Massachusetts General Laws,as amended,and to issue bonds and notes of the Town,therefore. A 2/3's vote required.Motion adopted unanimously. 65 Article 23: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds,and/or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum or sums of money,to be expended by the Town Manager,for the purpose of providing the Town's fifty (50%)percent share of the cost for the engineering design and development of bid specifications for improvements to the sea wall between the Mill River Marina and the Atlantica Restaurant on Border Street.The article is intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year 2004. Moved that Twenty Five Thousand ($25,000.00)Dollars be transferred from Overlay Surplus,to be expended by the Town Manager,for the purpose of providing the Town's fifty (50%)percent share of the cost for the engineering design and development of bid specifications for improvements to the sea wall between the Mill River Marina and the Atlantica Restaurant on Border Street.The article is intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year 2004. Motion adopted unanimously. Article 24: To see if the Town will vote in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 59,Section 5,Clause 41 C,to increase the Gross Receipts Limit to $18,000.00 for a single person and $23,000.00 for a married couple,and to increase the Whole Estate Limit to $33,000.00 for a single person and $35,000.00 for a married couple. Moved that in furtherance of elderly tax exemption and relief from property taxes,in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 59,Section 5,Clause 41 C,to increase the Gross Receipts Limit to $18,000.00 for a single person and $23,000.00 for a married couple,and to increase the Whole Estate Limit to $33,000.00 for a single person and $35,000.00 for a married couple. Motion adopted unanimously. Article 25: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to enact a special act (i)authorizing the Town to issue the bonds authorized by the Town by votes of the Town passed under Article 4 of the Warrant for the December 6,1999 Special Town Meeting and under Article 13 of the Warrant for the March 25, 2000 Annual Town Meeting in the total amount of $42,190,000.00,to renovate,reconstruct,make extraordinary changes,furnish,and pay for the architectural fees,and all other related costs,to the Deer Hill School and Middle/High School for the creation of additional space,handicapped accessibility,and to meet the educational specifications established by the Cohasset School Committee,for a period of not more than 23 years without regard to the term of any temporary loans incurred in anticipation of the bonds;(ii)providing that the first principal payment with respect to such bonds need not be made until 4 years from the date of the bonds;and (ill)providing how interest with respect to the bonds,and any temporary loans incurred in anticipation thereof,shall be treated for the purpose of computing the amount of any state school facilities or similar grant to be received with respect to the school projects. 66 Moved that the Town request its representatives in the General Court to introduce legislation (i) authorizing the Town to issue the bonds authorized by the Town by votes of the Town passed under Article 4 of the Warrant for the for the December 6,1999 Special Town Meeting and under Article 13 of the Warrant for the March 25,2000 Annual Town Meeting in the total amount of $42,190,000.00,to renovate,reconstruct,make extraordinary changes,furnish,and pay for the architectural fees,and all other related costs,to the Deer Hill School and Middle/High School for the creation of additional space,handicapped accessibility,and to meet the educational specifications established by the Cohasset School Committee,for a period of not more than 23 years without regard to the term of any temporary loans incurred in anticipation of the bonds;(ii)providing that the first principal payment with respect to such bonds need not be made until 4 years from the date of the bonds;and (iii)providing how interest with respect to the bonds,and any temporary loans incurred in anticipation thereof,shall be treated for the purpose of computing the amount of any state school facilities or similar grant to be received with respect to the school projects,and to authorize the General Court,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,to modify the specific text of the requested legislation to secure the public policy objectives set forth herein,such legislation to read substantially as set forth below: AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE ISSUANCE OF CERTAIN BONDS BY THE TOWN OF COHASSET Section 1.Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary,the Town of Cohasset is authorized to issue the bonds authorized by the Town by votes of the Town passed under Article 4 of the Warrant for the December 6,1999 Special Town Meeting and under Article 13 of the Warrant for the March 25,2000 Annual Town Meeting in the total amount of $42,190,000.00,to renovate, reconstruct,make extraordinary changes,furnish and pay for the architectural fees, and all other related costs,to the Deer Hill Elementary School and Middle/High School for the creation of additional space,handicapped accessibility,and to meet the educational specifications established by the Cohasset School Committee,for a period of not more than 23 years.The first payment of principal with respect to the bonds shall be made not later than 4 years after the date thereof and the period during which the bonds maybe outstanding shall not exceed 19 years from the date of the first principal payment date with respect to the bonds and shall not be reduced by the terms of any temporary loan or loans issued in anticipation of the bonds.For the purposes of computing the amount of any state school facilities or similar grant to be received by the Town with respect to the projects to be financed with the proceeds of the bonds pursuant to Chapter 70B of the General Laws,or otherwise,the final approval cost of such projects shall include all interest incurred by the Town with respect to any temporary loan or loans issued in anticipation of the bonds,but shall not include interest incurred by the Town with respect to the bonds for the period from the date of the bonds to the date one year prior to the date of the first principal payment due with respect to the bonds. Section 2.This act shall take effect upon its passage. Amendment offered by Lee Jenkins.To substitute the amount of $25,314,000 in place of $42.190.000.Amendment defeated .Motion Is adopted. 67 Article 26: To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 40, Section 57,as amended,entitled "Local licenses and permits;denial,revocation or suspension for failure to pay municipal taxes or charges",which reads as follows: "Any city or town which accepts the provisions of this section,may by bylaw or ordinance deny any application for,or revoke or suspend a building permit,or any local license or permit including renewals and transfers issued by any board,officer,department for any person,corporation or business enterprise,who has neglected or refused to pay any local taxes,fees,assessments, betterments or any other municipal charges,including amounts assessed under the provisions of section twenty-one D or with respect to any activity,event or other matter which is the subject of such license or permit and which activity,event or matter is carried out or exercised or is to be carried out or exercised on or about real estate whose owner has neglected or refused to pay any local taxes,fees,assessments,betterments or any other municipal charges.Such bylaw or ordinances shall provide that: (a)The tax collector or other municipal official responsible for records of all municipal taxes, assessments,betterments and other municipal charges,hereinafter referred to as the tax collector,shall annually furnish to each department,board,commission or division, hereinafter referred to as the licensing authority,that issues licenses or permits including renewals and transfers a list of any person,corporation,or business enterprise, hereinafter referred to as the party,that has neglected or refused to pay any local taxes, fees,assessments,betterments or other municipal charges for not less than a twelve month period,and that such party has not filed in good faith a pending application for an abatement of such tax or a pending petition before the appellate tax board. (b)The licensing authority may deny,revoke or suspend any license or permit,including renewals and transfers of any party whose name appears,on said list furnished to the licensing authority from the tax collector or with respect to any activity,event or other matter which is the subject of such license or permit and which activity,event or matter is carried out or exercised or is to be carried out or exercised on or about real estate owned by any party whose name appears on said list furnished to the licensing authority from the tax collector;provided,however,that written notice is given to the party and the tax collector,as required by applicable provisions of law,and the party is given a hearing,to be held not earlier than fourteen days after said notice.Said list shall be prima facie evidence for denial,revocation or suspension of said license or permit to any party.The tax collector shall have the right to intervene in any hearing conducted with respect to such license denial,revocation or suspension.Any findings made by the licensing authority with respect to such license denial,revocation or suspension shall be made only for the purpose of such proceeding and shall not be relevant to or introduced in any other proceeding at law,except for any appeal from such license denial,revocation or suspension.Any license or permit denied,suspended or revoked under this section shall not be reissued or renewed until the license authority receives a certificate issued by the tax collector that the party is in good standing with respect to any and all local taxes,fees, assessments,betterments or other municipal charges,payable to the municipality as the date of issuance of said certificate. (c)Any party may be given an opportunity to enter into a payment agreement,thereby allowing the licensing authority to issue a certificate indicating said limitations to the license or permit and the validity of said license shall be conditioned upon the satisfactory compliance with said agreement.Failure to comply with said agreement shall be grounds 68 for the suspension or revocation of said license or permit;provided,however,that the holder be given notice and a hearing as required by applicable provisions of law. (d)The Board of Selectmen may waive such denial,suspension or revocation if it finds there is no direct or indirect business interest by the property owner,its officers or stockholders, if any,or members of his immediate family,as defined in section one of chapter two hundred and sixty-eight A in the business or activity conducted in or on said property. This section shall not apply to the following licenses and permits:open burning;section thirteen of chapter forty-eight,bicycle permits;section eleven A of chapter eighty-five;sales of articles for charitable purposes,section thirty-three of chapter one hundred and one;children work permits, section sixty-nine of chapter one hundred and forty-nine;clubs,associations dispensing food or beverage licenses,section twenty-one E or chapter one hundred and forty;dog licenses,section one hundred and thirty-seven of chapter one hundred and forty,fishing,hunting,trapping license, section twelve of chapter one hundred and thirty-one;marriage licenses,section twenty-eight of chapter two hundred and seven and theatrical events,public exhibition permits,section one hundred and eighty-one of chapter one hundred and forty.A city or town may exclude any local license or permit from this section by bylaw or ordinance." And,further,to see if the Town will vote to amend Article VII,"Safety and Public Order:,of the General Bylaws,by adding the following new section entitled "Licenses and Permits;Collections": Section 42.Licenses and Permits;Collections 1.Procedure The Town licensing authority may deny,revoke or suspend any license or permit,including renewals and transfers of any party whose name appears on the list furnished to the licensing authority from the Tax Collector or with respect to any activity,event or other matter which is the subject of such license or permit and which activity,event or matter is carried out or exercised or is be carried out or exercised on or about real estate owned by any party whose name appears on said list furnished to the licensing authority from the Collector;provided,however,that written notice is given the party and the Collector,as required by applicable provisions of law,and the party is given a hearing,to be held not earlier than 14 days after said notice.Said list shall be prima facie evidence for denial, revocation or suspension of said license or permit to any party.The Collector shall have the hght to intervene in any hearing conducted with respect to such license denial, revocation or suspension.Any findings made by the Town licensing authority shall be made only for the purposes of such proceeding and shall not be relevant to or introduced in any other proceeding at law,except for any appeal from such license denial,revocation or suspension.Any license or permit denied,suspended or revoked under this section shall not be reissued or renewed until the license authority receives certificate issued by the Collector that the party is in good standing with respect to any and all local taxes,fees, assessments,betterments or other municipal charges,payable to the municipality as of the day of issuance of said certificate. 2.Payment Agreements Any party so owing such tax,fee,assessment,betterment or other municipal charge may be given an opportunity to enter into a payment agreement,thereby allowing the licensing authority to issue a certificate indicating said limitations to the license or permit,and the validity of said license shall be conditioned upon the satisfactory compliance with said agreement.Failure to comply with said agreement shall be grounds for the suspension or revocation of said license or permit;provided,however,that the holder be given notice and a hearing as required by applicable provisions of law. 3.Waivers 69 The Board of Selectmen may waive such denial,suspension or revocation if it finds there is no direct of indirect business interest by the property owner,its officers or stockholders,if any,or members of his immediate family,as defined in MGL,c.268A,§1,in the business or activity in or on said property. 4.Applicability and Exemptions This article shall apply to all licenses and permits issued by any Town of Cohasset board, commission or officer,including,to the extent allowed by applicable law,building permits, certificates of appropriateness,orders of conditions,septic system permits,sewer permits, zoning variances and special permits,but excluding the following licenses and permits: A.All licenses and permits exempted by MGL,c.40,§57; B.Open Burning,MGL,c.48,§13; C.Sales of Articles for Charitable Purposes,MGL,c.1 01 ,§33; D.Children Work Permits,MGL,c.149,§69; E.Clubs,associations dispensing food or beverage licenses,MGL,c.140,§21 E; F.Dog Licenses,MGL,c.140,§137; G.Fishing,hunting,trapping license,MGL,c.131,§12;and H.Marriage Licenses,MGL,c.207,§28 Moved to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 40,Section 57,as amended,entitled "Local licenses and permits;denial,revocation or suspension for failure to pay municipal taxes or charges",and,further,that the General Bylaws of the Town,Article VII "Safety and Public Order"be hereby amended by adding the following new section entitled "Licenses and Permits;Collections": Section 41.Licenses and Permits;Collections 1.Procedure The Town licensing authority may deny,revoke or suspend any license or permit,including renewals and transfers of any party whose name appears on the list furnished to the licensing authority from the Tax Collector or with respect to any activity,event or other matter which is the subject of such license or permit and which activity,event or matter is carried out or exercised or is be carried out or exercised on or about real estate owned by any party whose name appears on said list furnished to the licensing authority from the Collector;provided,however,that written notice is given the party and the Collector,as required by applicable provisions of law,and the party is given a hearing,to be held not earlier than 14 days after said notice.Said list shall be prima facie evidence for denial, revocation or suspension of said license or permit to any party.The Collector shall have the right to intervene in any hearing conducted with respect to such license denial, revocation or suspension.Any findings made by the Town licensing authority shall be made only for the purposes of such proceeding and shall not be relevant to or introduced in any other proceeding at law,except for any appeal from such license denial,revocation or suspension.Any license or permit denied,suspended or revoked under this section shall not be reissued or renewed until the license authority receives certificate issued by the Collector that the party is in good standing with respect to any and all local taxes,fees, assessments,betterments or other municipal charges,payable to the municipality as of the day of issuance of said certificate. 2.Payment Agreements Any party so owing such tax,fee,assessment,betterment or other municipal charge may be given an opportunity to enter into a payment agreement,thereby allowing the licensing 70 authority to issue a certificate indicating said limitations to the license or permit,and the validity of said license shall be conditioned upon the satisfactory compliance with said agreement.Failure to comply with said agreement shall be grounds for the suspension or revocation of said license or permit;provided,however,that the holder be given notice and a hearing as required by applicable provisions of law. 3.Waivers The Board of Selectmen may waive such denial,suspension or revocation if it finds there is no direct of indirect business interest by the property owner,its officers or stockholders,if any,or members of his immediate family,as defined in MGL,c.268A,§1,in the business or activity in or on said property. 4.Applicability and Exemptions This article shall apply to all licenses and permits issued by any Town of Cohasset board, commission or officer,including,to the extent allowed by applicable law,building permits, certificates of appropriateness,orders of conditions,septic system permits,sewer permits, zoning variances and special permits,but excluding the following licenses and permits: A.All licenses and permits exempted by MGL,c.40,§57; B.Open Burning,MGL,c.48,§13; C.Sales of Articles for Charitable Purposes,MGL,c.101 ,§33; D.Children Work Permits,MGL,c.149,§69; E.Clubs,associations dispensing food or beverage licenses,MGL,c.140,§21 E; F.Dog Licenses,MGL,c.140,§137; G.Fishing,hunting,trapping license,MGL,c.131,§12;and H.Marriage Licenses,MGL,c.207,§28 Amendment offered by Kevin O'Donnell.Moved to add under 4.Applicability and Exemptions the letter I.Firearm license c.M.G.L.c.140 §31.Motion to amend is adopted.Main motion as amended is adopted unanimously. Article 27: To see if the Town will vote to amend Article VII,"Safety and Public Order"of the General Bylaws ("the Bylaws")as follows: By deleting the second to last sentence in Section 40 of the Bylaws which sentence states: "Building Permits may be appealed to the Board of Appeals"so that the revised Section 40 will read as follows: Each week,the Office of the Building Commissioner shall cause to be published,in a newspaper of general circulation in Cohasset,a list of all Building Permits issued during the previous week, except those issued for interior alterations and re-roofing.The list shall include the name or names of the applicant or applicants,the address of the property,the date the Permit was issued,a brief description of the proposed construction or operations and the statement:"An appeal to the Board of Appeals may be taken by any person aggrieved by an order or decision of the Building Commissioner in violation of any provision of the Zoning Act,Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40A,§1 et seq.,or the Town's Zoning Bylaws." Moved that the General Bylaws of the Town,Article VII "Safety and Public Order"be hereby amended as follows: By deleting the second to last sentence in Section 40 of the Bylaws which sentence states: "Building Permits may be appealed to the Board of Appeals"so that the revised Section 40 will read 71 as follows: Each week,the Office of the Building Commissioner shall cause to be published,in a newspaper of general circulation in Cohasset,a list of all Building Permits issued during the previous week, except those issued for interior alterations and re-roofing.The list shall include the name or names of the applicant or applicants,the address of the property,the date the Permit was issued,a brief description of the proposed construction or operations and the statement:"An appeal to the Board of Appeals may be taken by any person aggrieved by an order or decision of the Building Commissioner in violation of any provision of the Zoning Act,Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40A,§1 et seq.,or the Town's Zoning Bylaws." Motion adopted. It was moved and seconded at 10 p.m.that this meeting stand adjourned only for the election to be held on Saturday,April 3,2004. A True Record,ATTEST: IVIarion L.Douglas,Town Clerk ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION APRIL 3,2004 The polls opened at 8 a.m.and closed at 6 p.m. Total Voters —2390 Per Cent —47.Absentee Voters Pre.1 -90;Pre.2-106. Election officers sworn in by the Town Clerk,Marion Douglas at 7:45 a.m.were as follows: Carol St.Pierre Kathleen Rhodes Deborah Protulis Debra Krupczak Katherine Lincoln Caria Getto Janice Rosano Jody Doyle Abigail Alves Helen King Louise Flint Jean Thompson Grace Tuckerman Selectmen for Three Years (2) Pre.1 Pre.2 Total Merle S.Brown 467 569 1036 Ralph S.Dormitzer 692 627 1319 Louis S.Harvey 570 547 1117 Robert B.Spofford 700 694 1394 Write-ins/Scattering 1 2 3 Blanks 262 243 505 Total 2692 2682 5374 School Committee for Three Years (2) Patricia C.Martin 570 Adrienne MacCarthy 543 Scott F.O'Grady 237 Jamie G.Williams 763 Write-ins/Scattering 4 475 755 245 643 8 1045 1298 482 1406 12 72 Blanks 575 556 1131 Total 2692 2682 5374 School Committee for One Year to fill an unexpired term (1) Richard P.Shea 885 865 1750 Write-ins/Scattering 10 9 19 Blanks 451 467 918 Total 1346 1341 2687 Trustees Paul Pratt Memorial Library for Three Years (3) Sarah R.Pease 895 877 1772 Barbara M.Power 943 903 1846 Stacey V.Weaver 879 821 1700 Write-ins/Scattering 2 5 7 Blanks 1319 1417 2736 Total 4038 4023 8061 Assessor for Three Years (1 ) Elsa J.Miller 868 871 1739 Write-ins/Scattering 2 7 9 Blanks 476 463 939 Total 1346 1341 2687 Board of Health for Three Years (1) Stephen N.Bobo 949 952 1901 Write-ins/Scattering 4 4 Blanks 393 389 782 Total 1346 1341 2687 Cohasset Housing Authority for Five Years (1) Ann Barrett 859 908 1 767 Write-ins/scattering 3 2 5 Blanks 484 431 915 Total 1346 1341 2687 Cohasset Housing Authority for One Year to fill an unexpired term (1) Christopher M.Allen 842 855 1697 Write-ins/scattering 5 5 10 Blanks 499 481 980 Total 1346 1341 2687 Planning Board for Five Years (1) Michael R.Westcott 867 845 1712 Write-ins/scattering 4 7 11 Blanks 475 489 964 Total 1346 1341 2687 Planning Board for One Year to fill an unexpired term (1) 73 Stuart W.Ivlmey 687 Joseph R.Nedrow 497 Blanks 161 Total 1346 Recreation Commission for Five 628 544 169 1341 Years (1) 1315 1038 330 2687 Anthony J.Carbone 883 880 Write-ins/scattering 1 1 Blanks 462 460 Total 1346 1341 Recreation Commission for Two Years to fill an v 1763 2 922 2687 nexpired term (1) Lisa L.Lojacono 865 Write-ins/scattering Blanks 481 Total 1346 Sewer Commission for Three Years (1) 848 6 487 1341 7764 4 468 1341 846 6 488 1341 1713 6 968 2687 Sean C.Cunning 887 Write-ins/Scattering 5 Blanks 454 Total 1346 Water Commission for Three Years (1) 1761 9 917 2687 Nathaniel G.Palmer 890 Write-ins/Scattering 1 Blanks 455 Total 1346 Question 1. 1736 6 944 2687 Shall the Town of Cohasset be allowed to assess an additional $400,000.00 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of meeting the operational expenses of the Town Government and School System for the fiscal year beginning July 1 ,Two Thousand Four? Yes 693 686 1379 No 604 624 1228 Blanks 49 31 80 Total 1346 1341 2687 The polls closed at 6 p.m.and the results were declared at 6:45 p.m. A True Record,ATTEST: Marion L.Douglas Town Clerk 74 STATE PRIMARY -SEPTEMBER 14,2004 Polls opened at 7 a.m.and closed at 8 p.m. Total Voters -.Democrats -144,Republicans -98,Libertarians -0,Green-Rainbow -0.Percent voted -4.69 which includes absentees. Absentees -Pre.1 -15;Pre.2-17. Election officers sworn in by the Town Clerk,Marion Douglas,at 6:45 a.m.were as follows: Carol St.Pierre Kathleen Rhodes Ann Barrett Jody Doyle Jean Thompson Debra Krupczak Janice Rosano Margaret Hernan Grace Tuckerman Caria Getto Helen King Katherine Lincoln Democratic Party Representative in Congress (1)Pre.1 Pre.2 Tots William D.Delahunt Write-ins/Scattering Blanks Total 39 2 11 52 73 2 17 92 112 4 28 144 Councillor (1) Christopher A.lannella,Jr Stephen F.Flynn Write-ins/Scattering Blanks Total 24 21 7 52 33 42 17 92 57 63 24 144 Senator In General Court (1) Write-ins/Scattering Blanks Total 8 44 52 16 76 92 24 120 144 Representative in General Court (1) Garrett J.Bradley Write-ins/Scattering Blanks Total 40 2 10 52 83 9 92 123 2 19 144 Register of Deeds (1) William P.O'Donnell Anthony T.McDonnell Write-ins/Scattering Blanks Total 33 15 4 52 58 25 9 92 91 40 13 144 75 39 74 113 1 1 13 17 30 52 92 144 25 50 75 19 37 56 11 24 35 23 31 54 26 42 68 104 184 288 Sheriff (1)Pre.1 Pre.2 Total Michael G.Bellotti Write-ins/Scattering Blanks Total County Commissioner (2) John M.Glllls Francis W.O'Brien Stephen G.Harold Susan M.Rogers Write-ins/Scattering Blanks Total Republican Party Representative in Congress (1) Michael J.Jones 49 41 90 Write-ins/Scattering Blanks 2 6 8 Total 51 47 98 Councillor (1) Donald A.Hussey 47 39 86 Write-ins/Scattering Blanks 4 8 12 Total 51 47 98 Senator in General Court (1) Robert L.Hedlund 49 45 94 Write-ins/Scattering 10 1 Blanks 1 2 3 Total 51 47 98 Representative in General Court (1) Write-ins/Scattering 7 3 10 Blanks 44 44 88 Total 51 47 98 Register of Deeds (1) Write-ins/Scattering 6 5 11 Blanks 45 42 87 Total 51 47 98 76 Sheriff (1) Write-ins/Scattering Blanks Total County Commissioner (2) Write-ins/Scattering Blanks Total Pre.1 Pre.2 Total 8 3 11 43 44 87 51 47 98 7 4 11 95 90 185 102 94 196 Libertarian Party The Libertarian Party did not receive any votes or any write-ins. Green Rainbow Party The Green Rainbow Party did not receive any votes or any write-ins. The polls closed at 8 p.m.and the results were declared at 8:45 p.m. A True Copy,Attest: Marion L.Douglas,Town Clerk 77 NOVEMBER 2.2004 -STATE ELECTION Polls opened at 7 a.m.and closed at 8 p.m. Total voters -5336.Total number voted -4519. Per Cent -85% Total absentee voters -509. Pre.1 -255;Pre.2 -254. Election officers sworn in by Town Clerk,Marion L.Douglas at 6:45 a.m.were as follows: Carol St.Pierre Janice Rosano Caria Getto Margaret Hernan Kathleen Rhodes Nancy Barrett Jean Thompson Deborah Protulis Grace Tuckerman Katherine Lincoln Helen King Louise Flint Debra Krupczak Jody Doyle Abigail Alves Elector of PresidentA^ice President Pre1 Pre 2 Total (Vote for One) Bacnarik &Campagna 12 12 24 Bush &Cheney 1083 1081 2164 Cobb &LaMarche 7 5 12 Kerry &Edwards 1178 1106 2284 Scattering (write-ins)5 5 10 Nader 5 5 10 Blanks 7 8 15 Total 2297 2222 4519 Representative in Conqress (Vote for One) William D.Delahunt 1275 1264 2539 Michael J.Jones 919 853 1772 Scattering (write-ins)5 1 6 Blanks 98 104 202 Total 2297 2222 4519 Councillor (Vote for One) Christopher A.lanella,Jr.891 881 1772 Donald A.Hussey 980 897 1877 Brian Connolly 115 174 289 Scattering (write-ins)5 5 Blanks 306 270 576 Total 2297 2222 4519 78 Senator in General Court (Vote for One Robert L.Hedlund Scattering (write-ins) Blanks 1690 33 574 1673 19 530 3363 52 1104 Total 2297 2222 4519 Representative in General Court (Vote for One) Garrett J.Bradley Scattering (write-ins) Laura Burns (write-in) Blanks Total 1616 1640 3256 38 27 65 75 41 116 568 514 1082 2297 2222 4519 Register of Deeds (Vote for One) William P.O'Donnell Scattering (write-ins) Blanks Total 1441 1480 2921 12 12 24 844 730 1574 2297 2222 4519 Sheriff (Vote for one) Michael G.Bellotti Scattering (write-ins) Blanks Total 1445 1460 2905 14 16 30 838 746 1584 2297 2222 4519 County Commissioner (Vote for not more than Two) John M.Gillis Francis W.O'Brien Scattering (write-ins) Blanks Total 1158 1133 2291 733 742 1475 10 18 28 2693 2551 5244 4594 4444 9038 79 Question 1 (Non-binding) Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation,subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties? Yes No Blanks Total 2297 2222 4519 Polls closed at 8 p.m. Results were declared at 9:15 p.m. A True Record,ATTEST: 1480 1387 2867 648 643 1291 167 192 361 IVIarion L.Douglas Town Clerk 80 Index Special Town Meeting -December 6,2004 Article #Description of Article 1 Unpaid bills.Adopted. 2 Transfer from stabilization fund to reduce tax rate for Fiscal Year 2005.Adopted 3 Balance 2005 operating budget.Adopted. 4 Purchasing and refurbishing equipment.Adopted 5 Fund collective bargaining agreement (Firefighters Local 2804)Adopted unanimously. 6 Community Preservation Committee a.Improvements to Cohasset Housing Authority (60 Elm Street)Adopted. b.Engineering and design work for Beechwood playing fields,playground and basketball court.Adopted. c.Beach management plan for Sandy Beach.Adopted unanimously. d.Reconstructing the handicap ramp and replacing step at town hall.Adopted. 7 Expansion of Central Sewer District to encompass parcels Lot 2 on Map 43 and 41 on Map 42.Indefinitely postponed. 8 Little Harbor and Atlantic Ave.sewer expansion project.Adopted. 16 Recall petition.Defeated. 9 Repairs to seawall on Border Street.Adopted unanimously. 10 Increase longevity pay.Adopted unanimously. 11 Funding for Beechwood Ball Park.Indefinitely postponed. 12 Change of use of a portion of Woodside Cemetery from cemetery use to general municipal purposes.Adopted unanimously. 13 Water system improvement projects.Adopted. 14 Accept M.G.L.Chapter 41 ,Section 19K -additional compensation.Adopted unanimously. 15 Intermunicipal agreement to maintain and equip an unmanned ambulance. Adopted unanimously. 17 Participate in the Greenscapes Program.Adopted unanimously. 81 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING -DECEMBER 6,2004 At the Special Town Meeting held on Monday,December 6,2004 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, Geraldine Ainslie,Janice Rosano,Margaret Hernan,Kathleen Rhodes and Debra Krupczak.Tellers were appointed and sworn in by the Moderator,George L.Marlette III. 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 -293;and Precinct 2 -1 28 for a total of 421 voters. 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. Moved by Peter Pratt to advance Article 16 to follow Article 8.Motion is adopted. Article 1: 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. VENDOR AMOUNT REQUESTED Keyspan $93,474 Tutela Engineering Associates $1 1 ,694 Tutela Engineering Associates (P*'03)$6,484 Moved that $111,652 be appropriated to be expended by the Town Manager,to pay the below listed unpaid bills from previous fiscal years,and to meet this appropriation $6,000 be raised from the FY '05 tax levy and other general revenues of the town,$12,178 be transferred from the FY '05 sewer enterprise revenues,and $93,474 be transferred from the Stabilization Fund: VENDOR AMOUNT APPROPRIATED Keyspan $93,474 Tutela Engineering Associates $1 1 ,694 Tutela Engineering Associates (FY03)$6,484 Amendment offered by Roy Fitzsimmons.Moved that the Troika appoint a committee to investigate the school's over budget and to report back to the Annual Town Meeting.Hand count; Yes 131:No 110.Motion is adopted. Moved to separately consider the Keyspan bill from the Tutella Engineering Associates bill.Motion adopted. Keyspan bill -9/10 vote required.Hand count;Yes 287;No 24,Motion is adopted. Tutela Engineering bills -9/10 vote required.Motion adopted by the required 9/1 0's. 82 Article 2: To see if the Town will vote to amend,modify,increase or decrease or otherwise act with respect to any and all expenditures for all town departments,commissions and agencies as voted pursuant to Article 3 of the March 27,2004 Annual Town Meeting,and to see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate from available funds,and/or borrow,pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum to be expended by the Town Manager,to balance the Fiscal Year 2005 Town Budget as voted at said Annual Town Meeting and/or to reduce the tax rate for Fiscal Year 2005. Moved that the sum of $11 2,333 be transferred from the Stabilization Fund and $97,667 be transferred from the motion voted pursuant to Article 7 of the March 2003 Annual Town Meeting for the Cohasset Assessors to apply to reduce the tax rate for Fiscal Year 2005. A 2/3's vote is required.Motion adopted by the required 2/3's. Article 3: To see what additional action the Town will vote to amend,modify,increase or decrease,or otherwise take,to balance the Fiscal Year 2005 Operating Budget as voted in Article 3 of the March 27,2004,Annual Town Meeting,and to see what additional sums the Town will vote to raise and appropriate from available funds or othenA/ise,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. ApproDriation Account Original Appropriation Revised Appropriation Increase/ Decrease Director of Finance General Expenses $30,300 $35,300 $5,000 Board of Assessors General Expenses $26,505 $31,505 $5,000 Reserve Fund Reserve Fund $100,000 $167,000 $67,000 Leqal Budget General Expenses $120,000 $180,000 $60,000 Police Department General Expenses $99,850 $103,850 $4,000 School Department General Expenses $11,943,800 $12,037,300 $93,500 S.S.Vocational Regional Assess.$59,238 $86,988 $27,750 Dept.of Public Works General Expenses $550,840 $562,840 $12,000 Deot.of Public Works Building Maintenance $396,822 $426,822 $30,000 83 Benefits and Insurance Pension Assessment $773,665 $843,884 $70,219 Benefits and Insurance Property and Liability $195,000 $230,000 $35,000 IVIoved that $409,469 be appropriated to add to and increase the amounts voted pursuant to Article 3 of the March 27,2004 Annual Town Meeting as set forth below,and to fund such appropriations, the amount of $409,469 be hereby transferred from the appropriation voted pursuant to Article 7,of the March 2003 Annual Town Meeting (to pay the debt service of the Middle/High School and Deer Hill school projects)as follows: Appropriation Account Original Appropriation Revised Appropriation Increase/ Decrease Director of Finance General Expenses $30,300 $35,300 $5,000 Board of Assessors General Expenses $26,505 $31,505 $5,000 Reserve Fund Reserve Fund $100,000 $167,000 $67,000 Leqal Budget General Expenses $120,000 $180,000 $60,000 Police Department General Expenses $99,850 $103,850 $4,000 School Department General Expenses $11,943,800 $12,037,300 $93,500 S.S.Vocational Regional Assess.$59,238 $86,988 $27,750 Dept.of Public Works General Expenses $550,840 $562,840 $12,000 Dept.of Public Works Building Maintenance $396,822 $426,822 $30,000 Benefits and Insurance Pension Assessment $773,665 $843,884 $70,219 Benefits and Insurance Property and Liability $195,000 $230,000 $35,000 Amendment by Leiand Jenkins -moved to transfer $93,500 under the School Department (General Expenses)to the reserve fund to be disbursed by the Advisory Committee. Motion adopted.Main motion as amended Is adopted. 84 Article 4: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds,and/or borrow, pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum or sums of money,to be expended by the Town Manager,for the purpose of purchasing or refurbishing the equipment listed below,and to authorize the Town Manager to trade-in or otherwise dispose of such existing equipment. Police Department Vehicles (2)$56,000 Police Department Equipment $5,000 Fire Engine Refurbishing $40,000 School Utility Vehicle $1 5,000 Public Works Vehicles (2)$62,000 Elder Affairs Vans $6,000 Elder Affairs Computers $1 0,000 Moved that $194,000 be hereby appropriated to be expended by the Town Manager,for the purpose of purchasing and equipping the below listed equipment,that the Town Manager be authorized to trade-in or otherwise dispose of any such existing equipment,and that,to meet this appropriation,$6,000 be raised from the FY '05 tax levy and other general revenues of the Town, and the Treasurer of the Town,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,is hereby authorized to borrow pursuant to any applicable statute the balance of $188,000 and to issue notes and bonds of the Town therefore. Police Department Vehicles (2)$56,000 Police Department Equipment $5,000 Fire Engine Refurbishing $40,000 School Utility Vehicle $1 5,000 Public Works Vehicles (2)$62,000 Elder Affairs Vans $6,000 Elder Affairs Computers $1 0,000 A 2/3's vote is required.Motion adopted by the required 2/3's. Article 5: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available funds the sum of $18,900,to be expended by the Town Manager,to fund the FY05 cost items of a collective bargaining agreement between the Town,represented by the Board of Selectmen,and the Fire Department employees,represented by the Cohasset Permanent Firefighters Local 2804,in accordance with Chapter 150E of the General laws. Moved that $18,900 be transferred from FY '05 Additional Lottery Funds to be expended by the Town Manager,to fund the FY'05 cost items of a collective bargaining agreement between the Town,represented by the Board of Selectmen,and the Fire Department employees,represented by the Cohasset Permanent Firefighters Local 2804. Motion adopted unanimously. Article 6: 85 To see what action the Town will take with respect to the recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee for Fiscal Year 2005,and to see if the Town will vote to Implement any 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 from any other source,by raising and appropriating or borrowing pursuant to any applicable statute for this purpose. Recommendation A: Moved that Thirty Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000.00)be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund,with the intention that these funds be available in FY 2005 and thereafter,to be expended by the Town Manager,for the purpose of making various capital improvements to the Cohasset Housing Authority's 60 Elm Street Apartment Complex. Motion adopted unanimously. Recommendation B : Moved that Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00)be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund with the intention that these funds be available in FY 2005 and thereafter,to be expended by the Town Manager,for engineering and design work related to the reconstruction of the Beechwood Street playing fields,playground and basketball court. Motion is adopted. Recommendation C: Moved that Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00)be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund with the Intention that these funds be available in FY 2005 and thereafter,to be expended by the Town Manager,for hiring for an appropriate professional to prepare a beach management plan for Sandy Beach. Motion adopted unanimously. Recommendation D: Moved that Sixteen Thousand Dollars ($16,000.00)be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund's Historic Preservation Sub-Account,with the intention that these funds be available in FY 2005 and thereafter,to be expended by the Town Manager,for the purposes of reconstructing the handicapped ramp leading to Town Hall and for historical renovation to the steps leading to the antique portion of Town Hall by replacing the existing cement top step with a historically appropriate granite one. Motion is adopted. 86 Article 7: To see if tiie Town will vote to authorize the expansion of the existing Central Sewer District to encompass parcels named Lot 2 on Map 43 and Lot 41 on Map 42 on the Assessors'maps,the purpose of which is to accept an amount no greater than 14,250 gallons per day of effluent treated on the site of those parcels to DEP tertiary standards with nitrogen removal and disinfection to Town standards for named bodies of water.This article is contingent on sufficient treatment capacity being reserved from the potential future treatment capacity of Cohasset's Treatment Plant, regardless of any future tie-ins accepted and/or mandated,to sewer the Little Harbor District in accordance with plans submitted to the Attorney General in response to the Second Amended Final Judgment.The reserved capacity is to be maintained until used for the Little Harbor District. Moved that this article be indefinitely postponed. Motion adopted unanimously. Article 8: Moved that the Town formalize its commitment to take all actions and measures and appropriate the necessary funds to implement the Little Harbor and Atlantic Avenue sewer expansion.In several Town-funded studies,a sewer was found to be the most economical and effective way to eliminate wastewater influences on Little Harbor and the coastline along Atlantic Avenue.The expansion is defined in the supplement to the "Final Wastewater Facility Plan and Environmental Impact Report EOEA #10275",revised February 2003,a copy of which is on file at the Town Clerk's office,and which includes awarding of the construction contracts in spring of 2007 and project completion in summer of 2009.The commitment will be formalized by incorporating the schedule contained in said Supplement in to the Second Amended Final Judgment." CITIZENS'PETITION NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS James F.Marten 78 Nichols Road Patricia C.Dean 207 Jerusalem Rd Richard E.Brooks 68 Nichols Road Stuart Ivimey 7 Sankey Rd Akira Isihar 8 Sandy Beach Lane Juliette D.Guild 365 Jerusalem Rd Ikuko Isihar 8 Sandy Beach Lane Margie Wollam 177 Atlantic Ave Moved that the Board of Selectmen and Sewer Commission,as applicable,are directed to take all action necessary and appropriated to cause the Little Harbor and Atlantic Avenue sewer expansion project,as described in "Supplement to the Final Wastewater Facility Plan and Environmental Impact Report EOEA No.10275,revised February 2003,a copy of which is on file at the office of the Town Clerk,to be completed in accordance with the time schedule included in such report, subject to such further Town Meeting action as may be required;and that the Board of Selectmen and Sewer Commission,as applicable,are further directed to take such action as may be necessary to cause the engineering documents,specifications and corresponding cost estimates for such project to be completed expeditiously and an article for the approval and funding of such project to be included in the warrant for the 2005 Annual Town Meeting. Hand count;Yes 246:No 91,Motion is adopted. At 10:30 p.m.on motion made and seconded,the Moderator adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, December 7,2004 at 7 p.m.at the Cohasset High School Sullivan Gymnasium. 87 Tuesday Evening December 7,2004 The Town Clerk appointed checkers and the Moderator appointed tellers.The Moderator called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.and a quorum of 100 was present at that time.The registered voters checked in on the voting list for Pre.1 -99-;Pre.2-69 for a total of 168. Article 16 : To see if the Town will vote to approve a petition to the General Court,accompanied by the following bill for a special law relating to the Town of Cohasset under Clause (1)of Section 8 of Article 2,as amended of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,to the end that legislation be adopted precisely as follows,except for clerical or editorial changes of form only: AN ACT RELATIVE TO RECALL ELECTIONS IN THE TOWN OF COHASSET SECTION 1 .Chapter 34 of the Acts of 1997,as amended by Chapter 421 of the Acts of 1 998 and Chapter 330 of the Acts of 2000,is hereby amended by inserting the following new section: Section 2A.A person who holds an elective office in the town of Cohasset maybe recalled there from by the;registered voters of the town as provided in this section. (a)One hundred or more qualified voters may make and file with the town clerk an affidavit containing the name of the officer sought to be recalled and a statement of the grounds for recall.The town clerk shall thereupon deliver to 10 persons first named on the affidavit a sufficient number of printed petition forms demanding the recall,copies of which forms he shall keep available.The petition forms may be completed by printing or typewriter and they shall contain the,names of the 10 persons to whom they are issued,the name of the person sought to be recalled,the office from which recall is sought,and the grounds for recall as stated in the affidavit.They shall demand the election of a successor to the office and they shall be dated,signed and sealed by the town clerk.The recall petition shall be returned to the office of the town clerk not later than 5 o'clock in the afternoon on or before the first work day following 20 days after the date they are issued,signed by at least 10 percent of the total number of qualified persons registered to vote in the town as of the date the affidavit was filed with the town clerk.To every signature shall be added the place of residence of the signer,giving the street and number,if any.One of the 10 persons to whom the recall petition forms are issued shall make an affidavit on each page that statements therein contained are true,and that each signature appended to the petition is the genuine signature of the person whose name it purports to be.The town clerk shall forthwith,following the day of such filing with the,office of the town clerk,submit the recall petition forms to the board of registrars of voters which shall,within 5 work days after the day of receipt, certify in writing thereon the number of signatures which are those of qualified persons registered to vote in the town as of the date the affidavit was filed with the town clerk.The board of registrars of voters,upon the completion of its certification,shall return the recall petition forms to the town clerk. (b)If the recall petition forms shall be certified by the board of registrars of voters to contain at least 10 per cent of the qualified persons registered to vote,and if the petition shall be found and certified by the town clerk to be sufficient,the town clerk shall give notice without delay,in writing,to the elected officer whose 88 recall Is sought by sending to the officer a copy of the affidavit and the recall petition form together with notice,of the number of qualified voters certified by the board of registrars of voters who signed the recall petition forms and the total number of qualified voters in the town as of the most recent town election. If the officer to whom notice is directed by the town clerk does not resign the office within 5 days following the receipt of the notice from the town clerk,the town Clerk shall give notice in writing to the board of selectmen not later than 1 work day following the expiration of the said 5 days.The board of selectmen shall order a special election to be held not more than 90 days after receipt of notice from the town clerk as foresaid,and not less than 64 days from the date of the order.If any other town election to be held within 100 days of receipt by the board of selectmen of notice from the town clerk,the recall election shall be postponed and shall be held at the time and in conjunction with the other election.If vacancy occurs in the office for any reason after the board of selectmen has ordered a recall election,the recall election shall nevertheless proceed as provided for herein. (c)An officer sought to be removed may be a candidate to succeed himself,and unless he requests otherwise in writing,the town clerk shall place his name on the ballot without nomination.The number of signatures of qualified voters required to place the name of a candidate on the official ballot for use at a recall election shall not be less than 25.The publication of the warrant for recall election and the conduct of the recall election shall be in accordance with the General Laws regulating elections,unless otherwise provided in this act. (d)The incumbent shall continue to perform the duties of his office until the recall election.If then reelected,he shall continue in office for the remainder of his unexpired term subject to recall as before,except as provided in this section.If not reelected in the recall election,he shall be deemed removed upon the qualification of his successor,who shall hold office during the unexpired term. If the successor fails to qualify within 5 days after receiving notification of his election,the incumbent shall thereupon be deemed removed and the office vacant. (e)The ballots used at the recall election shall submit the following propositions in the order indicated: For the recall of (name of officer){ } Against the recall of (name of officer){ } Immediately at the right of each proposition there shall be a square in which the voter,by making across mark (X)may vote for either of the propositions.Under the propositions shall appear the word "Candidates"and the directions for the voters required by law,and beneath the word "Candidates"shall be the names of candidates nominated. If a majority of the votes cast is against the recall,the votes for the candidates need not be counted.If a majority of the votes cast is in favor of the recall,the officer shall be deemed to be recalled and the ballots for candidates shall then be counted.The candidate receiving the highest number of votes shall be declared elected.IF the officer is recalled,he shall be deemed removed upon certification of the election results by the town clerk.The candidate receiving the highest vote and therefore elected,shall serve for the balance of the unexpired term of the officer removed. (f)A recall petition shall not be filed against an officer within 6 months after he takes office,nor,in the case of an officer elected in a recall election,until 6 months after that election.A recall shall not be filed against an officer subjected to a recall election,and not recalled thereby,until at least 6 months after the election at which his recall was submitted to the voters. 89 (g)A person who has been recalled from an office,or who has resigned from office while recall proceedings were pending against him/her,shall not be appointed to any town office within 1 year after the recall or resignation. SECTION 2.This act shall take effect upon passage. NAME Stacy Weaver John Osten Jamie Williams Louis S.Harveym Joann A.Ford ADDRESS 44 Nichols Road 50 Linden Drive 60 Surry Drive 465 King Street 30 Whitehead CITIZENS PETITION NAME Margaret Charles Joseph McElroy Richard Brooks Akira Isihar ADDRESS 85 Linden Drive 59 Windy Hill Rd 68Nichols Rd 8 Sandy Beach Ln Moved to see if the Town will vote to approve a petition to the General Court,accompanied by the following bill for a special law relating to the Town of Cohasset under Clause (1)of Section 8 of Article 2,as amended of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,to the end that legislation be adopted precisely as follows,except for clerical or editorial changes of form only: AN ACT RELATIVE TO RECALL ELECTIONS IN THE TOWN OF COHASSET SECTION 1 .Chapter 34 of the Acts of 1 997,as amended by Chapter 421 of the Acts of 1998 and Chapter 330 of the Acts of 2000,is hereby amended by inserting the following new section: Section 2A.A person who holds an elective office in the town of Cohasset maybe recalled there from by the;registered voters of the town as provided in this section. (f)One hundred or more qualified voters may make and file with the town clerk an affidavit containing the name of the officer sought to be recalled and a statement of the grounds for recall.The town clerk shall thereupon deliver to 10 persons first named on the affidavit a sufficient number of printed petition forms demanding the recall,copies of which forms he shall keep available.The petition forms may be completed by printing or typewriter and they shall contain the,names of the 10 persons to whom they are issued,the name of the person sought to be recalled,the office from which recall is sought,and the grounds for recall as stated in the affidavit.They shall demand the election of a successor to the office and they shall be dated,signed and sealed by the town clerk.The recall petition shall be returned to the office of the town clerk not later than 5 o'clock in the afternoon on or before the first work day following 20 days after the date they are issued,signed by at least 10 percent of the total number of qualified persons registered to vote in the town as of the date the affidavit was filed with the town clerk.To every signature shall be added the place of residence of the signer,giving the street and number,if any.One of the 10 persons to whom the recall petition forms are issued shall make an affidavit on each page that statements therein contained are true,and that each signature appended to the petition is the genuine signature of the person whose name it purports to be.The town clerk shall forthwith,following the day of such filing with the,office of the town clerk,submit the recall petition forms to the board of registrars of voters which shall,within 5 work days after the day of receipt, certify in writing thereon the number of signatures which are those of qualified persons registered to vote in the town as of the date the affidavit was filed with the town clerk.The board of registrars of voters,upon the completion of its certification,shall return the recall petition forms to the town clerk. 90 (g)If the recall petition forms shall be certified by the board of registrars of voters to contain at least 10 per cent of the qualified persons registered to vote,and if the petition shall be found and certified by the town clerk to be sufficient,the town clerk shall give notice without delay,in writing,to the elected officer whose recall is sought by sending to the officer a copy of the affidavit and the recall petition form together with notice,of the number of qualified voters certified by the board of registrars of voters who signed the recall petition forms and the total number of qualified voters in the town as of the most recent town election. If the officer to whom notice is directed by the town clerk does not resign the office within 5 days following the receipt of the notice from the town clerk,the town Clerk shall give notice in writing to the board of selectmen not later than 1 work day following the expiration of the said 5 days.The board of selectmen shall order a special election to be held not more than 90 days after receipt of notice from the town clerk as foresaid,and not less than 64 days from the date of the order.If any other town election to be held within 100 days of receipt by the board of selectmen of notice from the town clerk,the recall election shall be postponed and shall be held at the time and in conjunction with the other election.If vacancy occurs in the office for any reason after the board of selectmen has ordered a recall election,the recall election shall nevertheless proceed as provided for herein. (h)An officer sought to be removed may be a candidate to succeed himself,and unless he requests otherwise in writing,the town clerk shall place his name on the ballot without nomination.The number of signatures of qualified voters required to place the name of a candidate on the official ballot for use at a recall election shall not be less than 25.The publication of the warrant for recall election and the conduct of the recall election shall be in accordance with the General Laws regulating elections,unless otherwise provided in this act. (i)The incumbent shall continue to perform the duties of his office until the recall election.If then reelected,he shall continue in office for the remainder of his unexpired term subject to recall as before,except as provided in this section.If not reelected in the recall election,he shall be deemed removed upon the qualification of his successor,who shall hold office during the unexpired term. If the successor fails to qualify within 5 days after receiving notification of his election,the incumbent shall thereupon be deemed removed and the office vacant. G)The ballots used at the recall election shall submit the following propositions in the order indicated: For the recall of (name of officer){ } Against the recall of (name of officer){ } Immediately at the right of each proposition there shall be a square in which the voter,by making across mark (X)may vote for either of the propositions.Under the propositions shall appear the word "Candidates"and the directions for the voters required by law,and beneath the word "Candidates"shall be the names of candidates nominated. If a majority of the votes cast is against the recall,the votes for the candidates need not be counted.If a majority of the votes cast is in favor of the recall,the officer shall be deemed to be recalled and the ballots for candidates shall then be counted.The candidate receiving the highest number of votes shall be declared elected.IF the officer is recalled,he shall be deemed removed upon certification of the election results by the town clerk.The candidate receiving the highest vote and therefore elected,shall serve for the balance of the unexpired term of the officer removed. (f)A recall petition shall not be filed against an officer within 6 months after he takes office,nor,in the case of an officer elected in a recall election,until 6 months after that election.A recall shall not be filed against an officer subjected to a recall election,and not recalled thereby,until at least 6 months after the election at which his recall was submitted to the voters. 91 (g)A person who has been recalled from an office,or who has resigned from office while recall proceedings were pending against him/her,shall not be appointed to any town office within 1 year after the recall or resignation. SECTION 2.This act shall take effect upon passage. Amendment offered by the Advisory Committee.Moved that the sentence beginning "One hundred or more of qualified voter be replaced with two hundred fifty or more qualified voter and whenever 10%occurs In the text be replace with 20%.Section 2A of Article 16 is hereby amended by adding the following new section 2A(h):A recall petition shall not be filed against an officer during the term in office that commenced at any time before December 6,2004. Amendment offered by Thomas Callahan.Moved that a recall may only be sought if the following applies to the official being recalled: 1.Conviction of a crime or misdemeanor by a court of competent jurisdiction;or 2.A finding of conflict of interest by the appropriate state authority. Amendment offered by Thomas Callahan is defeated. Amendment offered by the Advisory Committee is adopted. Amendment offered by Lucia Woods.Moved the proponents for the recall shall be responsible for the costs,charges and expense that the Town would incur in holding such an election. Amendment offered by Lucia Woods Is defeated. Hand count taken on main motion as amended.Yes60iNo93.Motion is defeated. Article 9: 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 $600,000,to be expended by the Town Manager,for engineering,permitting,rebuilding,reconstructing and making extraordinary repairs to the seawall on Border Street between Atlantica and the Mill River Marine. Moved that $600,000 be hereby appropriated,to be expended by the Town Manager,for engineering,permitting and for the rebuilding,reconstruction of,and making of extraordinary repairs to the seawall on Border Street between Atlantica and the Mill River Marine,and to meet this appropriation,the Treasurer of the town,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,borrow $600,000 for this purpose and issue notes and bonds of the town therefore. A 2/3's vote is required. Motion adopted unanimously. ArticlelO: To see if the Town will vote to amend Article XI,Section 5(f),Longevity Pay,of the Town Personnel Bylaws according to the schedule listed below,and to fund such amendment by raising and appropriating and/or transferring from available funds the sum of $3,000,to be allocated by the Town Accountant to the appropriate departments. Length of Sen^ice Current Amount New Amount Five Years $200 $350 Ten Years $400 $550 Fifteen Years $600 $750 Twenty Years $800 $950 92 Current Amount New Amount $200 $350 $400 $550 $600 $750 $800 $950 $800 $1,050 Twenty Five Years $800 $1,050 Moved that Article XI,Section 5(f),Longevity Pay,of the Town Personnel By-laws be hereby amended in accordance with the below listed schedule,and to fund such amendment,that $3,000 be raised and appropriated from the FY '05 tax levy and other general revenues of the Town to be allocated by the Town Accountant to the appropriate departments. Length of Service Five Years Ten Years Fifteen Years Twenty Years Twenty Five Years Motion adopted unanimously. Article 11: 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 $30,000,to be expended by the Town Manager,for engineering services related to the reconstruction and improvement of the Beechwood Ball Park. Moved that this article be indefinitely postponed. Motion adopted unanimously. Article 12: To see if the Town will vote,pursuant to M.G.L.c.40 1 5A,to authorize a change in use of a certain parcel from cemetery use to general municipal purposes and to transfer custody,jurisdiction and control of such parcel from the Cemetery Commission to the Board of Selectmen.The parcel is a portion of the land known as Woodside Cemetery,which is located on Assessors'Map 74,Parcel 001 z.Said parcel has been declared surplus by the Superintendent of Woodside Cemetery and by the Board of Selectmen acting in their capacity as Cemetery Commissioners. Moved that,pursuant to M.G.L.c.40,§1 5A,a change in use of a certain parcel described below be authorized and approved from cemetery use to general municipal purposes:the parcel is a portion of the lands known as Woodside Cemetery consisting of approximately 83,282 square feet of land (the "Surplus Parcel")called the "Surplus Area"on the plan entitled "Surplus Area of Cemetery Land located on Route 3A in Cohasset,Massachusetts"being a portion of Assessor's Map 74 Parcel 001 x (the "Property"),which is more particularly described in the deed to the Town recorded in Norfolk Registry of Deeds Book 567 Page 431 ;and further that the Board of Selectmen is hereby authorized to execute and deliver an amendment to the existing restriction on the Property in order to release the Surplus Parcel from the restriction,to extend the term of the restriction as applicable to the balance of the Property up to 100 years,to provide for green screen on the Property's boundary with Route 3A,and other such provisions as the Board of Selectmen may in their discretion deem necessary and appropriate. A 2/3's vote is required. Motion adopted unanimously. Article 13: 93 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 for the Water Commission to complete various water system improvement projects including,but not limited to,improvements to the Lily Pond Water Treatment Plant,cleaning and lining water pipes,replacing water pipes,capital maintenance,and other improvements to wells,storage tanks,and water distribution system,the purchase,acquisition,or taking by eminent domain of property,and other measures to protect the sources of public drinking water supply and further that this article is intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year 2005. Moved that $2,000.000,be appropriated for the Water Commission to complete various water system improvement projects including,but not limited to,improvements to the Lily Pond Water Treatment Plant,cleaning and lining water pipes,replacing water pipes,capital maintenance,and other improvements to wells,storage tanks,and water distribution system,the purchase, acguisition,or taking by eminent domain of property,and other measures to protect the sources of public drinking water supply:that this appropriation is intended to take effect upon passage in the Fiscal Year 2005;and that to meet this appropriation,the Treasurer of the Town,with the approval of The Board of Selectmen,is authorized to borrow $2,000,000 and to issue notes and bonds of the Town therefore,it being the intent that such borrowing be general obligation bonds of the Town with the principal and interest thereon to be paid from Water Commission revenues. A 2/3's vote is required. Motion adopted by the required 2/3's. 94 Article 14 : To see if the Town will vote to accept the provision of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 41 , Section 19K relative to the compensation of the Town Clerk,the text of which statute is set forth below,and in order to meet the obligations of said Section 19K,vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds or otherwise provide the sum of $1,000 to be added to the amount voted under Town Clerk Personal Services,as voted at the Annual Town Meeting of March 27, 2004. Section 19K.In any town that accepts this section,a town clerk who has completed the necessary courses of study and training,and been awarded a certificate by the Massachusetts Town Clerks' Association as a certified Massachusetts municipal clerk,shall receive as compensation from such town,in addition to the regular annual compensation paid by such town for services in such office, an amount equal to 10 percent of such regular compensation,but no more than $1,000 per year.In order to qualify for such additional compensation,a town clerk shall submit to the board of selectmen of such town proof of the award of such certificate.The additional compensation provided in this section shall be prorated for any 12 month period in which an eligible person does not hold the office of town clerk for 12 consecutive months.Such additional compensation shall discontinue when certification is discontinued or withdrawn. Moved that Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 41,Section 19K be accepted by the Town of Cohasset,and that,in order to meet the obligations of said Section 19K,$1,000 be raised and appropriated from the FY '05 tax levy and other general revenues of the Town,to be added to the amount voted with respect to the motion pursuant to Article 3 for Town Clerk Personal Services at the Annual Town Meeting of March 27,2004. Motion adopted unanimously. Article 15: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into an Intermunicipal agreement with another town or towns pursuant to M.G.L.c.40,sec.4A,to share the cost of purchasing,equipping and maintaining an unmanned ambulance for a period not to exceed twenty- five years,and upon such other terms and conditions as the parties may agree. Moved that the Board of Selectmen be hereby authorized to enter into an Intermunicipal agreement with another town or towns,pursuant to M.G.L.c.40,sec.4A,to share the cost of purchasing, equipping and maintaining an unmanned ambulance for a period not to exceed twenty five years, and upon such other terms and conditions as the parties may agree. Motion adopted unanimously. Article 17: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available funds a sum or sums of money for the Water Resources Protection Committee to participate in the South Shore Greenscapes Program and to take other actions to promote the use of environmentally friendly lawn care practices in Cohasset;and further that this article is intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year 2005. Moved that $5,000 be hereby appropriated for the Water Resources Protection Committee to participate in the South Shore Greenscapes Program and to take other actions to promote the use of environmentally friendly lawn care practices in Cohasset;that this appropriation is to take effect upon passage in FY 2005,and that to meet this appropriation $2,500 be raised from FY '05 tax levy 95 and other general revenues of the Town,and an additional $2,500 be appropriated to this purpose from Water Department revenues. Motion adopted unanimously. It was moved and seconded that the Special Town Meeting be dissolved at 10 p.m. A true record,ATTEST: Marion L.Douglas Town Clerk 96 VITAL STATISTICS BIRTHS FOR THE YEAR 2004 DATE JANUARY 1 8 13 15 16 24 30 31 31 FEBRUARY 12 MARCH APRIL MAY 4 4 18 23 28 30 31 2 3 8 13 16 17 26 29 29 30 6 10 11 13 15 17 17 25 25 31 NAME OF CHILD Sydney Fairbairn Roland Abigail Samantha Moy Juliana Doty Miskovich Brooke Elisabeth Evans Nora Helen Cunningham Brandon Daniel Bellefontaine Ariana Bella Clark Connor Bancroft Nicholls Nicholas Robert Henry Grace Adeline Kondracki Thomas Olaf Svensen Matthew Robert Canavan Michael Cole Rawson Calliope Katherine Lanier Abigail Livia Chapman George English Sherbrooke Cobas Michael Jones Joshua William Kripke Lindley Amalia Day Nathaniel Barnes Charron Giacomo Emilio Lyons Justin Liam Appleby Jenna Marie Giglio Natalie Vanessa Simone Hayes Richard McCarron Patrick Michael McCarron Emme Paz Hoehn William Cooper Duxbury Lucas Lakshman Fernando Bryce Alexander Morrissey Maryn Elizabeth Bissell Brendan Joseph Cingari Perri Rose Fusco Phoebe Grace Fusco Owen Richard Eagan Emily Vivian Williams Paige Marie Glavin PARENTS (MOTHER'S MAIDEN NAME) Robert and Katherine Roland (Fairbairn) Jeffery and Margaret Moy (Halas) Craig and Rachel Miskovich (Doty) Richard and Lisa Evans (Ferreira) Matthew and Patricia Cunningham (Lipschultz) John and Alice Bellefontaine (Marsh) James and Leanne Clark (Sestito) Malcolm and Heather Nicholls (St.Onge) Scott and Mary Henry (Gagnon) Christopher and Kristi Kondracki (Cakes) Ann and Stephen Svensen (Sawyer) Robert and Laurie Canavan (Hunt) Michael and Alicia Rawson (Barba) Anthony and Carlene Lanier (Foreman) David and Linda Chapman (Rosatone) Patrick and Katherine Sherbrooke (Apruzzese) Michael and Heather Jones (Ludlow) Jeffrey and Alison Kripke (Priore) Henry and Vanessa Day (Bottjer) James and Sarah Charron (Seckinger) Joseph and Francine Lyons (Sylvia) Mark and Michelle Appleby (Devoir) Paul and Susan Giglio (McFadyen) Brian and Vanessa Simone (Jolly) Daniel and Christine McCarron (Lagrotteria) Daniel and Christine McCarron (Lagrotteria) Colin and Marcela Hoehn (Peralta) John and Mary Duxbury (Stahan) Sanjeeva and Michelle Fernando (Falbo) James and Karen Morrissey (Perdigao) Mark and Laura Bissell (Panzetta) David and Jaime Cingari (Kievit) William and Sarina Fusco (Sheehy) William and Sarina Fusco (Sheehy) Owen and Nicole Eagan (D'Allessandro) Keith and Christine Williams (Coyne) Thomas and Linda Glavin (Szymanski) 97 31 John Christopher Pyne Christopher and Rebecca Pyne (Palmer) JUNE 1 Grace Marie Abromowich 16 Sloane Tsena Harp 19 Lisel Rose Nee 21 Carter Logan Bernstein 27 Adam Michael Stelljes 30 Maximillian Richard Gomez JULY 9 Noah James Carmody 9 Emmy Genevieve Rafferty 13 Luke Tolan Willmott 15 Ava Rose Biestek 16 Carter John Boyle 16 Ellen Tague Fox 20 Cameron William Igo 21 Tate Adams Haver 26 Audrey Kathleen Ryan AUGUST 8 Reid Maddalon Mclnerney 17 Sophia Carmel Hess 18 Anna Temple Deininger 22 John Patrick Hegarty 23 Dylan Xavier Galvin 24 Wade Thompson Puzella 26 Madeleine Ray Miller 28 Nola Jane Gallagher 28 Theresa Rose Cullen 29 Sara Catherine Cullinan SEPTEMBER 4 Brooke Skyier Leggat 7 Grace Mary McNamara 12 Kira Elizabeth Fulton 16 Perrin Bennett Hirise 23 Emma Carroll Thornton 27 Paige Elizabeth Schaffer OCTOBER 7 Addison Larson Crocker 7 Emilie Maria Dubiel 9 Ainsley Josephine Allen 9 Carrington Jolynne Carr 10 Chloe Alexandra Roberts 13 Katherine Anne Wipf 15 Frances D.Burke Brisbane 15 Catherine Mary Jane Brisbane 16 Isabella Marie Richter 23 James Stuart Smith,III 30 Amanda Rose Oliver Decran and Carol Abromov\/ich (Lecomte) Erik and Marni Harp (Schwartz) Martin and Helena Nee (Bryntesson) Robert and Logan Bernstein (Debutts) Stephen and Cheryl Stelljes (Wilkinson) Gabriel and Sarah Gomez (Hall) Orion and Meka-Mari Carmody (Laugelie) Robert and Julie Rafferty (Landman) Jeffrey and Eileen Willmott (Tolan) James and Christina Biestek (Cappelietti) Gregory and Deanna Boyle (Joseph) John and Sara Fox (Tague) Christopher and Laurie Igo (Pepi) Dale and Kara Haver (Henderson) Joseph and Carol Ryan (McKeon) Lance and Patricia Mclnerney (O'Connor) Robert and Susan Hess (Jarvis) Peter and Michelle Deinger (Martin) Thomas and Laurie Hegarty (Christman) Kevin and Anastasia Galvin (Udolkin Diacova) Mark and Karen Puzella (Fanton) Anthony and Jennifer Miller (Coakley) Richard and Jennifer Gallagher (Babner) Cormac Cullen and Margaret Terry Christopher and Sara Cullinan (Crowell) Robert Leggat and Sara D'Eathe Patrick and Kerry McNamara (O'Brien) David and Lisa Fulton (Hetmarck) Kevin and Joann Hirise (Plecenik) Vincent and Suzanne Thornton (Lamantia) Regis and Shannon Schaffer (Surgent) Davenport and Kendra Crocker (Larson) Douglas and Maria Dubiel (Willmore) Christopher and Michele Allen (Werge) Edwin and Tanya Carr (Bodell) Eric and Aveen Roberts (D'Arcy) Gregory and Barbara Wipf (Kelly) Patrick and Denise Brisbane (Burke) Patrick and Denise Brisbane (Burke) Eric Richter and Mary Michel James and Patrice Smith (Leahy) William and Kathleen Oliver (Walsh) 98 NOVEMBER 1 Tess Catherine St John 1 Whilhelmina Marion St John 3 Piper Grace Quigley 8 Robert John Norton 9 Georgia Curley Barrett 15 John Donald Greenip 17 Nathaniel Mathias Palmer 23 Sebastian Peter A.Fennell 23 Alexis Carey Steinnnetz 27 Thomas Hartley Hansen,Jr. DECEMBER 2 Samantha McCormick Hosp 6 Hannah Elizabeth Hession 7 Caiden Armstrong Smith 15 Logan Carerry Finn 17 Sarah Nicole Conroy Brendan and Stephanie St John (Walsh) Brendan and Stephanie St John (Walsh) Michael and Ann Quigley (Kohut) James and Lisa Norton (McKenna) Paul and Melissa Barrett (Curley) John and Laurie Greenip (Livingstone) Nathaniel and Heather Palmer (Mathias) Simon &Dominique Fennell (Levy) John and Jane Steinmetz (Carey) Thomas and Kathleen Hansen (Shepherd) Richard and Joan Hosp (McCormick) Michael &Mary Hession (Hurley) Justin and Monique Smith (Armstrong) Edward Finn and Courtney Craft Finn Douglas and Heather Conroy MARRIAGES -2004 January 3,2004,in Hingham,Michael E.Quinlan and Kristen L.Sharp of Cohasset,married by Gary Ludwig,Minister of the Gospel. February 21,2004 in Cohasset,Andrew C.Wenzel and Heather A.Baynes of Denver,CO,married by Jeanne E.Armstrong,Solemnizer. April 3,2004 in Cohasset,John M.Keane and Nicole M.Batts of Cohasset,married by John R. Mulvehill,Priest. April 11,2004 in Cohasset,Christopher J.Kondracki and Kristi A.Oakes of Cohasset,married by John R.Mulvehill,Priest. April 23,2004 in Cohasset,Edward R.Esposito of Denver,CO and Julianne M.O'Brien of Boston married by Paul S.Rooney,Deacon. May 15,2004,in Scituate,Arthur C.Bjorklund and Judythe C.Spear of Cohasset,married by Marian F.Brown,Justice of the Peace. May 16,2004 in Sudbury.Asa K.Suguitan and Hilary A Millar of Hull,married by Richard Griesel, Justice of the Peace. May 29,2004 in Cohasset,James P.Brown and Elizabeth M.Gruber of Irvine,CA,married by John R.Mulvehill,Priest. May 29,2004 in Hull,Michael Lavery and Christina M.Kelly of Cohasset,married by Ellen M. Clinton,Justice of the Peace. May 30,2004 in Cohasset,Harry J.Judd,Jr.and Peter R.Mallen of Cohasset,married by Robert W.Roper,Justice of the Peace. 99 June 5,2004 in Duxbury,John S.Kroeger and Amy L.Brault of Cohasset,married by Kenneth C. Landall,Member of the Clergy. June 5,2004 in Cohasset,Christopher D.Yanovich and Sarah E Libby of Miami,FL,married by Michelle Schofield,Justice of the Peace. June 12,2004 in Cohasset,Edward W.Lomicky of Orlando,FL and Ellen A.Sedell of Apopka,FL, married by Fr.John G.Maheras,Priest. June 12,2004 in Cohasset,Jeffrey W.Stone of Cohasset and Elizabeth A.Mahoney of Weymouth, married by John R.Mulvehill,Priest. June 17,2004 in Boston,Barbara J.Moore and Gail P.Otis of Cohasset,married by Kim Crawford Harvie,Member of the Clergy. June 18,2004 in Cohasset,Jason M.Pavona and Kristan M.Baratta of Cohasset,married by Liam Brenner,Solemnizer. June 19,2004 in Cohasset,Robert A.LeBlanc of Manchester,CT and Joyce A.Lawrence of Scituate,married by Phyllis Broker,Justice District Court. June 26,2004 in Cohasset,Eric C.Crews and Allyson L.Lorimer of Cohasset,married by Gary A. Ritts,Member of the Clergy. June 27,2004 in Norwell,Diane M.Waldo and Sally R.Dunn of Cohasset,married by Donna M. Cunio,Justice of the Peace. July 3,2004 in Cohasset,Tyler D.Post and Jennifer C.Noon of Roslindale,married by E.Clifford Cutler,Priest. July 4,2004 in Cohasset,Jeffrey J.Barrett and Kerry L.Kirkendall of San Francisco,CA,married by Gary A.Ritts,Member of the Clergy. July 4,2004 in Scituate,John J.Delaney III and Susan A.Walewicz of Cohasset,married by Donna M.Cunio,Justice of the Peace. July 10,2004 in Cohasset,Scott N.Theriault and Holly L.Sullivan of Cohasset,married by John R. Mulvehill,Priest. July 24,2004 in Cohasset,Mark L.Kupsc and Jamey A.Watts of Cohasset,married by Gary A. Ritts,Member of the Clergy. August 21,2004 in Duxbury,Sean P.Casey and Whitney M.Orwig of Cohasset,married by Jerry Roberts,Solemnizer. August 24,2004 in Cohasset,Laurence Von Weigel and Gregory James Depoian of Cohasset, married by Richard R.Cunio,Justice of the Peace. August 28,2004 in Cohasset,Robert F.Lydon and Margaret K.Barlow of Cohasset,married by Joan M.C.Cellini,Justice of the Peace. August 29,2004 in Plymouth,Stephen J.Pattison and Susan M.Young of Cohasset,married by Rev.Paula J.Taylor,Minister. 100 September 4,2004 in Cambridge,Glenn A.Pratt and Linda A.Mazzola of Cohasset,married by Gary A Ritts,Member of the Clergy. September 5,2004 in Attleboro,Todd M.Bestick and Kristen M.Drunsic of Cohasset,married by Mark A.Fryrholm,Member of the Clergy. September 5,2004 in Cohasset,Conor D.Mangan and Lisa Lorraine St.Don of Plymouth,married by Gary A.Ritts,Member of the Clergy. September 5,2004 In Cohasset,Michael J.Reynolds,Jr.and Tara A.Gallagher of Hingham, married by John R.Mulvehill,Priest. September 11,2004 in Cohasset,James A.O'Brien and Ljiljana Kovacevi of New York,NY, married by John R.Mulvehill,Priest. September 1 1 ,2004 in Scituate,R.Michael Paulson and Paula K.Miller of Cohasset,married by Paul V.MacDonald,Priest. September 11,2004 in Cohasset,Robert W.Wallace and Jo-Anne Sandblom of Charlestown, married by Gary A.Ritts,Member of the Clergy. September 18,2004 in Hingham,Ralph F.Schirmer and Elaine P.Gerrish of Cohasset,married by James F.Rafferty,Priest. September 18,2004 in Cohasset,Albert F.Stefan,III of Cohasset and Barbara A.Byrne of Cambridge,married by Sue Anne Steffey Morrow,Clergy. September 24,2004 in Cohasset,Thomas F.Palmer and Steffanie R.Fox of Weymouth,married by John R.Mulvehill,Priest. September 25,2004 in Cohasset,Michael T.Dolan and Marnie L.DeMichele of Weymouth, married by Gary A.Ritts,Member of the Clergy. September 25,2004 in Cohasset,Kevin J.O'Neil of No.Andover and Kerri D.Anglin of Cohasset, married by John R.Mulvehill,Priest. October 2,2004 in Cohasset,Alan R.M.Pettie of the UK and Madlyn A.MacDonald of Cohasset, married by Gary A.Ritts,Clergy. October 9,2004 in Cohasset,Adam L.Girard of Quincy and Laura M.Rosano of Cohasset,married by John R.Mulvehill,Priest. October 9,2004 in Cohasset,Matthew V.Labadia and Katherine E.Ridge of Quincy,married by Deborah J.Pope-Lance,Clergy. October 9,2004 in Cohasset,David S.Jones and Susan M.McCarty of Frisco,NC,married by E. Clifford Cutler,Priest. October 23,2004 in Cohasset,Robert D.Vaillancourt of Pomona,NY and Karen E.Weissmann of Millersville,PA married by Kristen M.Connor,Justice of the Peace. October 23,2004 in Bernardston,Robert A.Wall,Jr.and Jacqueline J.Delisle of Cohasset,married by June B.Malenfant,Justice of the Peace. October 24,2004 in Cohasset,Geoffrey S.Christensen and Shannon L.Blue of Hull,married by Mary Lou Butler,Justice of the Peace. 101 October 24,2004 in Cohasset,Chris M.Heath and Carmen M.Melendez of E.Greenwich,Rl, married by Osvaldo Torriente,Solemnizer. November 6,2004 in Cohasset,Keith R.Beaudin of Cohasset and Celine E.Can-oil,married by James Brennan,Priest. November 13,2004 in Cohasset,Sean P.Bishop and Leanne M.Pompeo of Plymouth,married by John R.Mulvehill,Priest. December 31,2004 in Boston,Thomas J.Duncanson of Weymouth and Jessica A.DeLorenzo of Cohasset,married by H.William Adams III,Justice of the Peace. December 31,2004 in Cohasset,David B.Stancavish and Dawn F.Massa-Williams of Scituate, married by E.Clifford Cutler,Priest. 102 DEATHS FOR THE YEAR 2004 Name Jeanne T.Gormley Christine I.Janitschke Karin E.Johnson Abraham Coblentz Gladys Pattison Nancy S.Travers Lawrence J.Larson Martha A.Kerr John D.Dougherty,Jr. Dorothy W.Sharp Mary L..Roy Anna M.Kugler Henry W.Ainslie Mary A.Doyle Adele Halloran Helen D.Higbee Antonio Marcella Alexander Penna Peter F.Tague,III Anne E.Mahoney Anne R Granville Adelaide M.Pratt Ann M.Hayes Olive B Weisenfluh Suzanne W Mullett Robert F.Troy Francis R.Coffey Margaret A.Kelley Sarah S.Minahan William B.Joyce Richard Emanuello Mary Guilfoy Christine M Curley Leonard Kupsc Samuel Hassan Louis N.Simeone Kathryn T.Sullivan Vera Vida Elizabeth M.Gill Harold R.Cushman Grace M.Happenny Thomas W.Barrett,Jr. William C.Allard Joseph D.White Marion C.Smith Alphonsine Pineau Leslie G.Thompson Mary E.Equi Ruth M.Judson Date of Death Age January 3,2004 86 January 4,2004 100 January 12,2004 96 January 15,2004 85 January 26.2004 91 January 30,2004 70 February 4,2004 88 February 7,2004 86 March 2,2004 62 March 4,2004 93 March 17,2004 86 March 19,2004 97 March 25,2004 85 March 28,2004 80 April 1 ,2004 91 April 6,2004 84 April 6,2004 96 April 10,2004 88 April 26,2004 64 May 7,2004 94 May 9,2004 90 May 22,2004 93 May 26,2004 79 May 31 ,2004 100 June 10,2004 86 June 11,2004.85 June 13,2004 59 June 21,2004 85 June 25,2004 76 June 25,2004 83 July 4,2004 48 July 16,2004 91 July 25,2004 99 July 27.2004 52 August 4,2004 83 August 4,2004 84 August 1 1 ,2004 91 August 19,2004 74 August 22,2004 73 August 28,2004 78 September 5,2004 86 September 5,2004 88 September 8,2004 72 September 16,2004 81 September 19,2004 87 September 28,2004 82 October 3,2004 92 October 6,2004 94 October 23,2004 87 103 Josephine F.Healy Barbara W.Geyer Jane Andrews Sandra R.Burens Gertrude K.Chase Donald L.Kelley Edna Valine Lucille F.McLoughlin William F.Murphy,Jr. Elizabeth E.Smith Mary Ann Sestito Jean S.Hoyler Matthew B.White Christie Mabelle Richardson Bartholomew P.Winn Dorothy M.Ingersoll October 26,2004 November 1 ,2004 November 5,2004 November 8,2004 November 10,2004 November 10,2004 November 26,2004 December 1 ,2004 December 17,2004 December 17,2004 December 18,2004 December 22,2004 December 22,2004 December 25,2004 December 29,2004 December 31,2004 77 88 81 64 82 85 90 96 53 91 97 89 70 99 70 94 104 PROSPECTIVE JUROR LIST Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 234A,Section 15,the Prospective Juror List is available in the Town Clerk's office with the names of those residents who may be summoned for juror service. This information is available for public inspection during normal office hours. Respectfully submitted, Marion L.Douglas Town Clerk 105 TOWN ACCOUNTANT Submitted herewith is my annual report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004.This report includes the following: GENERAL FUND 1.Balance Sheet (Combined) 2.Statement of Revenues,Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance 3.Report of Appropriations and Expenditures 4.Statement of Revenues,Budget vs.Actual 5.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 . 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Recycling 10,000 11,181 1,181 111.8% Public Works 100 255 155 255.0% Transfer Station Fees 5,000 17,227 12,227 344.5% School 466 466 - Library Fees 3,000 8,632 5.m 287.7% Cemetery Fees 13,200 17,850 A^135.2% Recreation Fees 102,000 76,222 (25.778)74.7% In Lieu of Tax 1,271 1,271 - Licenses &Permits - Board Of Health 30,000 28,501 (1.499)95.0% Building 87,000 112,090 25,090 128.8% Plumbing 7,000 9,961 2,961 142.3% Gas 4,000 5,003 1,003 125.1% Electrical 13.000 16,555 3,555 127.3% Dog 7,000 6,569 (431)93.8% Alcoholic Beverage 18,000 18,645 645 103.6% Selectmen Other 3,000 4,816 1.816 160.5% Selectmen Road Openings 1,000 2.060 1,060 206.0% Unclassified 4,931 4,931 - Insurance Refunds 700 700 - Fines &Forfeits - Parking 21,000 25,830 4,830 123.0% Court Fines 7,000 6.400 (600)91.4% Registry Fines 22,000 16,143 (5,858)73.4% Tailings 6,589 6,589 Investment Income 264,171 199,754 (64.417)75.6% Hartwr Fees 50.000 61,003 11.003 122.0% Indirect Costs 90,288 (90^88)0.0% Total Local Receipts 2,901,771 3,141,164 239,383 108.2% GRAND TOTAL 25,680,608 25,828,587 147,978 100.6% 112 3 £=!8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8orsoeoooo'oood o r-^ r*en 8 S ^1 8888oc>d o d 8 f*}o d o 8 00 00d«n »8 o, 88:^ ei o vt d —cr «*^pppov^ooe vo C^mdw^ddVdae rid dooS—Ow^cjor-"^o o ;;;s S 8 8 ;8 8 :=8 8 ?;sss522 •o.f~.nO"T m 8888 S8S 82 =8S 8???38°!ss?;sa SP2 :^53 «>."l o.«.«.».r-f^r •.-.••."i-i &?i 2 ^o;o !^S 2pa 5-» 88S88S8S=88^8<N«ndd»*vdod(Nddr*|S8 3 S J^87,865.00 29J00.00 22,000.00 20,000.00 3.700.00 59,682.00 11,505.00 88 S5 88;!i 151 S88 «A #n »£> *rt m O^00 r^V »^of 88 88 IP ill<s 888888888888 8 5 oooooooooo 888 8888 888 w>\d d d is^ 88 888 88^ »0 f^« »/»*«^P^00 ^ 11 888S8S:= •rt d d tn d 00 (S n ^«.R ^H ^-^fS <k «—M »n It rt in ill <u £O 113 ////*/: r»-f^O O < 88S8oooo S9 S3 8^^8 *"^°8.o r*M »A 88SS O **<n 888 e>o e> 8P;88Or^g O oo ? 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E E E E E E90) CO (O (/}CO CO » a>11 ^>".II to 11 11 ..II I! 00m a>« 8 CM cm" CM 00 s 00 II si 1 1 II CO C3 127 TRUST FUNDS STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE nSCAL YEAR 2004 Balance Donatksns &Withdrawals Investment Due To/ 1 Balance Julyl Receipts Income From June 30 PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS Billings Park Fund 001 1.727.15 (23.68)1,703.47 Billings Common Fund 002 1.522.52 (20.88)1.501.64 H.W.Wadleigh Parle Fund 003 8,078.08 (110.80)7,967.28 Wheelwright Park Fund 004 22,484.05 (308.36)22,175.69 Edith M.Bates Fund 005 9,825.44 (134.75)9,690.69 CEMETERIES Perpetual Care-Woodside Cemetery 006 166.267.00 7.500.00 608.00 (1,997.62)(945.00)170,216.38 Perpetual Care-Woodside Cemetery(Van)006 31.826.66 6,018.90 37,645.56 Perpetual Care-Beechwood Cemetery 007 11.502.41 500.00 (137.25)11,865.16 Beechwood Cemetery Association 008 5,661.51 (76.15)5,475.36 Estate of Harry E.Wiltjur 009 9,518.16 (130.53)9,387.63 Charlotte Lincoln Bell Memorial Fund 010 41.952.47 (575.34)41,377.13 Isadora B.Newey Fund 011 33.673.72 (461.79)33.211.93 Cedar Street Cemetery 012 5,399.79 (74.05)5.325.74 SCHOOLS "^ Riptey Fund 020 8,058.78 (110.53)7,948.25 James W.Nichols Scholarship Fund 022 3.354.60 150.00 (52.16)3,152.44 Major William Arthur Scholarship Fund 024 8.799.24 400.00 (137.07)8.262.17 Alice and Walter Shuebruk Scholarship Fund 023 129.376.75 5,000.00 (1,979.32)122.397.43 William Ripley Jr..Athletic Fund 025 20.488.88 600.00 (305.58)19,583.30 John F.Creamer Scholarship Fund 027 1.391.45 (19.08)1.372.37 Margaret M.Hanjy Scholarship Fund 021 252.285.38 500.00 (3.480.38)248.305.00 hielen &Relcom Stevens Scholarship Fund 026 207,912.22 10.000.00 (3,261.38)194,650.84 Noel Ripley Scholarship 042 37.270.49 11.700.00 500.00 (51.90)48.418.59 Bourke Corcoran Scholarship 028 12.648.32 13,897.41 26.994.82 449.09 300.00 300.00 VOLUNTARY CHECKOFF FUNDS Scholarship Fund 102 1,533.04 133.00 (15.58)1,650.46 Education Fund 104 2.229.18 425.00 (13.14)2.641.04 Dtsat)led Seniors Fund 106 3.177.26 669.72 (16.11)3.830.87 OTHER Stat>ilization Fund 031 921.308.79 28,769.00 20.525.77 970.603.56 Conservation Fund 030 34.096.45 281.05 34.377.50 Beechwood Improvement Association 032 7.877.98 168.32 8.046.30 Beechwood Ball Park Fund 040 388.51 (5.32)383.19 Retirement Furul 038 705.308.78 80.000.00 12,987.82 638.296.60 Town Pump Maintenance 033 2,163.27 46.22 2.209.49 Reed Comer Trust Fund 034 150.45 3.21 153.66 Arts Lottery Fund 043 13,682.94 1,850.00 292.33 (1,850.00)10.275.27 Captains'Walk Fund 044 9,600.92 364.04 205.11 (364.04)9,077.96 Historical Military Tmst 048 764.79 (10.48)754.31 Hagerty Trust 046 33,334.12 338.47 (31.213.33)2,469.26 PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY Vanguard Star Fund 037 710.815.58 18,540.00 28.660.00 74.548.07 775.243.65 TRUST FUND TOTALS 3.477.347.13 82,134.13 155,626.86 102,355.13 (34.072.37)3,472.137.16 128 SCHEDULE OF RESERVE FUND TRANSFERS FISCAL YEAR 2004 Appropriation 07/01/03 Annual Town Meeting 100,000.00 Appropriation 11/17/03 Special Town Meeting 68.000.00 Appropriation 11/17/03 Special Town Meeting 25.000.00 Total Available .$193.000.00 Selectmen 07/17/03 Cook Property 25,000.00 Fire 09/25/03 Equipment Maintenance 3.495.00 Elder Affairs 12/04/03 Printing 3,000.00 Selectmen 12/04/03 Expenses (Confidential)10,500.00 Selectmen 01/08/04 Cook Property 25,000.00 Public Works 03/27/04 Milliken Field 10,817.00 Elder Affairs 03/27/04 Copy Machine 5,523.00 Town Manager 06/10/04 Acting Salary 5,160.00 Selectmen 06/30/04 Telephone 6,000.00 Finance 06/30/04 Payroll Services 2,000.00 Plumbing &Gas 06/30/04 Inspections 1,440.00 Fire 06/30/04 Overtime 8,632.00 Medicare 06/30/04 Expenses 13,767.00 Life Insurance 06/30/04 Expenses 1,166.00 Property Insurance 06/30/04 Expenses 3,500.00 Town Meeting 03/27/04 Investigation - Town Meeting 03/27/04 School Utilities 68,000.00 Total Transfers $193.000.00 Balance $ 129 CM 00O 9 CO O)CO CVJ II O)oo "(J"CO 1 CO CO ^-«-1 CO • 1 a>CO -* ^CO 1 1 1 1 II II II O CO 0>O)COO00CO00CO r^t^Tj-in in T-'T-"oo'co' CM CM «-CM ^ r^-r-CO in co_"^_ h-."h-T C3> T-o r^ CO CM CO o c on "«t COoooo CM CM =3 ^c c ^©©fe o o c CO (Q '^c x:-m J£^c330) (/)C/)Q_ CO^-»c CD E ^ 8 52 "£E eS "cio 0) <»IS>iSSC/3 3c > CD q: 75 o co >- o •c a. 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CO CO 0) oo CM o" CO oc3 CQ u! o (D COc 'coO -acD CO 'co CO CQ CO (0O 130 DEBT STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR 2004 PtotMl AfflOiM oflau* CM>of IMIM Tonn MnM OuMMdkv Balnoe FV04 PiMpai AdtMora FY04 Prindp^ PavTTMnt oanoM Ouaimli* Baknoa T«>1 «wv ntJtnmhrwim b^j^. 208,000 03ni«4 lOyn.6J0 20.000 20.000FkaPunvar Hauwly ProiMtty 460.000 a2/i6«e leyn.4.0M.06 287,000 27.000 2404)00 Finl Tanki t RanmMkira 200.416 tajMiaa lOyra.4.0(M.66 71,216 32.000 38,816 AMMc FWkte SumtOTMrt 00.700 02/16m 16 yn 4iXM.«6 62J00 6.700 48.100 AMMcFMk 776.000 02/1 6«e 16 yn 4.004.S6 387,200 65.400 331 «)0 PiMc Worts Owaa*782.000 02/1 6M 16 yn.4JKHJK 461.786 43.300 408.486 S«Mrl4l 70.000 0V16W 20 yn.4.66^.10 48.081 6.861 41,110 UndHCUwpkig 1.316.000 o»i6/ee 20 yn.4.66-6.10 086,220 84.480 804.730 «.a«o.ooo 1(V16«8 ISyn.3.006.78 6506,000 400.000 8.186,000 N»w E)«n»nl»Y School S>MiMmi«1 2SO.0OO 10/16/08 10 yn.3.aM.76 216.000 10.000 206,000 PlMc Worta Ow^*WMV U^l eo.coo icvism 10 yn.3.S04.7S 38.000 6.000 30.000 PlAAc Wtofta Omo*8<vplafTNrt 230.000 10/16/08 18 yn.3B06.78 178.000 13.000 183.000 Hflfbor DivUyiiiQ 76.000 1(V16«8 12 yn.3«^e.76 48AI0 6.000 42.000 S^BOl Tactmkigy IWMO ion6m Byn.3.B0-6.76 60M0 10,000 404)00 SOTMTltlMWPATOM?180.040 1(M)«M0 20iffs.186,286 8.047 167,238 School Pto¥*«260.000 12A>UBe 4yn.3.7M.26 80M0 OOMO N—rEI««n«nM«Y School CmnjWkjii 2 244.600 12/Dirae 16 yn.3.T66.26 180,000 16,000 1864)00 SchiMSI TwhnolDgy 160.000 i2X)im 4yn.3.7V6J6 40M0 40.000 120.000 i2ni/ge 4yn.3.76-6.26 ao/joo 30.000 FtaodCofttsI 200,000 i2A)me 16 yn.37W26 200,000 20.000 180,000 Hflrtnr MoofTiQS 60.000 i2xii/ge Byn.3.76-626 80.000 10.000 60.000 FkvTfuda 300.000 lijcn/oo 6yn.4J04i»270.000 46.000 2254)00 10«M0 12«1/D0 Byn.4.30-6i)0 80.000 16.000 86.000 School Taohnology 160.000 12«1/D0 4yn.*JXy*M 70,000 36.000 36.000 Snnrlii 80.000 01/1602 16 yn^tXtAJK 70.000 10.000 80.000 Hoowly niufjorty 206.000 01/16/02 10 yn.2.26-4.10 226.000 30.000 1864100 DspoiviwnMl Epiripnvit 100.000 01/1 6«2 4yn.2.2S-3.40 i40Ma 60.000 80.000 CcfflMvy ComDuoBon 760.000 01/16«Byn.2.26^.10 860.000 BO.OOO 680,000 Fon«AMnijo Sktoaali 100,000 01/1 6«2 6yn.2:2t-}M 80,000 20.000 804)00 School pm*«160.000 08/1 S«4 20 yn.3.00-6 JM 158.000 168.000 10.730.000 0W16XM 20 yn.3.0(^6.00 18,720.000 18,7204)00 LMoLHguoFMdi 164.000 08M6«4 Dyra.3J)M.OO 184.800 184,800 7034)00 08/1 6«4 10 yn.3.00-4ilO 703,000 7034)00 Ubmy 060.000 Oa/16«4 17 yn.S-OMilO 8604)00 860,000 P()lo*4nnaMon 860.000 0e/16«4 14 yn.3.006 J)0 0604100 860.000 Ccnkal Smw nm 06.268 08/1 4«4 20 yn.SWUM 08.288 88,288 100.210 0W16A4 2vn.3M 100,210 108,210 122.902 0W16A4 3yn.3J»-9M 122,002 122,002 JOTMJS -TAX LEW FUNDS)13.7S8.48t 18.784.800 32.312.878 131 DEBTSTKreUBKT FISCAL YEAR 2004 Amoirt OflMU« 07«1/D3 Outitandki( "-*-"—**TflTfrr I iW*V~-- Sbvte Pond Sew SbvtoPond Smmt Smli Pond 8«ww MM>AT Se-33 SkMi Pond Smmt l>nW>AT se-34 rl«|ff>ATB7-3« rMWPAToe-(S Ommmrm Smmt MWPAT BS«6 rMWPATSe-lOe rMWPATSe-lOe State Pond S«Mr MWPAT ee-33A 8nb Pond Samr l«M>AT «»-»iA Sk^b Pond Sm»w 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B in i S i8 i in <D tn L s S CD m in fM m in in in m CD in in CO in in s CM s CO s i S r- s IS 00 in a> S in s i 1 in in i i i i § CM 8 CO 8 S in 8 CD 8 1^ 8 J CO 8 138 REPORT OF THE COLLECTOR In Fiscal 2004,the Treasurer/Collector's office processed approximately 12,200 Real Estate tax bills,805 Personal Property tax bills,8,388 Motor Vehicle Excise tax bills and 10,385 Water/Sewer bills. The Treasurer/Collector's office continued to accept tax payments via the internet with now account for approximately 3%of all real estate,motor vehicle excise and water /sewer bill payments with the usage increasing monthly.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.The cost to users of making payments from a bank account is only 25 cents (less than a stamp).The cost of using a credit card varies but averages 3%and is paid directly to the credit card company by the user.The participation has been growing steadily each billing cycle and feedback has been extremely positive. Once again considerable efforts were made to contact taxpayers and collect taxes in arrears.Tax liens were recorded on all subsequent Fiscal Year 2004 taxes totaling $77,948.19.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 2003 real estate taxes,totaling $17,897.32.Even with these additions to the Tax Title account,the Town received $147,860.39 in payments,reducing the previous $307,329.79 to $255,314.91. Special thanks to Assistant Treasurer-Collector Linda Litchfield and Assistant to the Treasurer Jane Henderson,who were instrumental in continuing the progress of the department. Attached is a spreadsheet outlining receivable activity for Fiscal Year 2004. Respectfully Submitted, Joseph A.DiVito,Jr. Treasurer-Collector 139 REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER In Fiscal 2004 as in years past,the Treasurer-Collector's office continued an investment strategy that balances the safety,liquidity,and yield of the Town's funds.During fiscal year 2004 investment yields were at an all-time low.The Treasurer's office aggressively pursued maintaining the highest yields with all of its banks;however,even with these best efforts there was a considerable decrease in investment income over the previous year. In Fiscal Year 2004,the Town continued to implement the provisions of both MGL Chapter 60,Sections 3C and 3D,which allows the Town to include a check-off insert with tax bills.As of June 30,2004,the following funds have been collected: Town Scholarship Fund:$1,650.46 Local Education Fund:$2,641 .04 Elderly &Disabled Taxation Fund:$3,830.87 The Scholarship Fund will provide secondary school tuition assistance to deserving Town residents.These funds will be in addition to scholarships currently available to Town residents. 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 late Fiscal Year 2004 efforts began to reorganize the department and transfer the payroll /benefits function back into the Treasurer- Collector's office from the Town Manager's office in order to improve service and oversight.. 140 The following is a listing of the Town's Fiscal Year 2004 General Fund Cash balance: BALANCE IN TREASURY JULY 1,2003 Total Receipts for Fiscal Year 2004 Paid Warrants BALANCE IN TREASURY JUNE 30,2004 DEPOSITORIES Abington Savings Eastern Bank Hingham Institution Boston Safe Deposit Fleet Bank MMDT Pilgrim Cooperative Rockland Trust State Street Bank Century Bank Cash in Drawer TOTAL DEPOSITORIES $14,577,149.78 $111,864,410.08 $96,438,789.31 $30,002,770.55 $249,969.97 $18,720.60 $19,037,265.48 $890,285.84 $115,248.72 $280.625.50 $1,699,170.67 $1,251,084.69 $39,615.73 $6,420,633.35 $150.00 $30,002,770.55 The following is a listing of the Town's Fiscal Year 2004 Trust Funds balance: DEPOSITORIES Abington Savings Hingham Institution MMDT Pilgrim Cooperative Rockland Trust Vanguard TOTAL DEPOSITORIES $454,961.12 $396,664.66 $33,672.59 $569,417.14 $1,238,404.81 $813,089.21 $3,506,209.53 Respectfully Submitted Joseph A.DiVito,Jr. Treasurer-Collector 141 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS 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 2004 was $20,572,804.70,representing 62%of the $33,198,552.92 budget. It is the responsibility of the Assessors'Office to establish fair market value for all properties in the Town of Cohasset.During Fiscal Year 2004,the Assessors' Office conducted inspections of approximately 30%of the homes and condominiums in the town as part of a three-year cyclical inspection program.The Assessors conducted an analysis of all arms-length sales that occurred in the town during calendar year 2002.The sales trends in this appreciating real estate market were defined and interim adjustments were made to properties throughout the town.The adjustments were made in accordance with Department of Revenue (DOR)guidelines.The total valuation of the town was $1 ,730,261 ,119 with a tax rate of $1 1 .89 per thousand dollars of assessment. At its Annual Meeting,the Town Meeting body voted to favorably modify the income and asset requirements for Statutory Exemption for Persons Over 70 Years of Age,in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, Section 5,Clause 41 C. The Board of Assessors would like to acknowledge Deputy Assessor Mary Quill, Assistant Assessor Debra Krupczak,and Administrative Assistants Devon Noonan and Ellen Warner for their efforts throughout the year. Respectfully submitted, Elsa J.Miller,Chairman Mary E.Granville,Member Michael C.Patrolia,Cleri< J 142 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH Board membership remained the same.Upon re-organization,Stephen N.Bobo remained Chainnan,Peggy S.Chapman,RN,became the Clerk,and Robin M. Lawrence,DDS,became the Member.Joseph R.Godzik,VIVID,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 Janet Bennett,RN. A major Board initiative was developing the Town's Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan.The Plan has been approved by the Board and is scheduled to be presented at the April 2005 Spring Town Meeting. The Board has continued its leadership in wastewater issues.However,the Board has not met planning goals for year two of the Town's Stormwater Management Plan.The Board passed an illegal discharge regulation as required by the Town's Stormwater Management Plan but has been unable to secure Town approval of a pre-and post-construction land disturbance bylaw.Further,budgetary constraints have frustrated a more active catch-basin and storm-drain management plan and upgrade program.The Board requested additional staff from the DPW for such work,which was not approved.The Board hopes to inaugurate a volunteer program to augment the DPW efforts in catch-basin management and identification in 2005.The Board participates in the Wastewater Study Committee,which will advise the Selectmen on best wastewater management options for the Town. Water quality testing at Bassing Beach 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 town gathers environmental data by a volunteer monitoring program conceived by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, which has provided grants to organizations within the Town to support water quality monitoring.Accordingly,the work accomplished by volunteers significantly furthers the Town goals and objectives as well as State environmental concerns. The student volunteer monitoring program being carried out by the High School teachers,students,and concerned volunteers is a mainstay of an increasingly sophisticated assessment of Town water bodies and forms the basis of the Board's continuing program.Under Board sponsorship,and using standard methods developed into a quality assurance program handbook for Cohasset,the students are able to not only take samples,but to conduct analysis of parameters such as fecal coliform,total suspended solids,enterococci,salinity,etc.These assessments,paid for by the 143 Cohasset Center for Student Coastal Research (CCSCR),are confirmed using split sample techniques with G &L Laboratories of Quincy,MA.Such data are invaluable in assisting the Board in the planning of remediation activities. The Board received funds for emergency preparedness from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.These funds were used for training staff,upgrading the office communications system,and purchasing a defibrillator for Town Hall. The Board is grateful to all who assist with programs and clinics through volunteer efforts and monetary donations throughout the year. Keep Well Clinics 437 Adult Immunization 1020 Diabetic /Cholesterol Screening 120 Health Fair 125 Communicable Disease Follow Up 8 Home Nursing Visits 393 Office Nursing Visits 831 Total Nursing Visits 1224 The Board received the following revenue during 2004: Licenses and Permits: Witnessing Percolation Testing: Disposal System Construction Permit: Other: PHN Gift Account: Medicare Reimbursement: $9.435.00 $14,206.00 $6,530.00 $7,630.28 $526.00 $7,525.30 Respectfully submitted, Stephen N.Bobo,Chairman Peggy S.Chapman,RN,CS,Clerl< Robin M.Lawrence,DDS,MPH,Member 144 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COUNCIL ON ELDER AFFAIRS The more things change,the more they stay the same.This was the CEA's reality in the past year.While interest grew and expanded into new activities such as the Book Club,Strength and Stretch for over 50,Walking Club,and Chair Yoga,we continued to be challenged by our limited space and dwindling financial resources.Likewise,key areas of concern for our elders continued with ever-changing fields of medical Insurance,soaring prescription costs,and the growing financial burdens of maintaining a home in Cohasset while,again,resources for assistance were choked by a failing economy. We rose to such challenges by bringing in grant-funded programs and connecting with volunteer services to augment what the staff could offer.Our SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Need of Elders)is very active.Here at the CEA,we are fortunate to have a SHINE Counselor,Carol Barrett,who is available at all times to assist seniors and their family members with any and all health insurance concerns.Many people feel free to just stop by the Center and ask for information. Carol is always here and willing to answer all their questions.The SHINE program and Carol are a tremendous resource for our seniors. The other program that we were able to tap into was the S.S E.S.3-B grant money for the senior visitation program in which Carol Barrett matches volunteers with seniors who are at home and benefit from having a new friend.Under the 3-E grant,Carol also provided an education series to elders on medication interaction here in Cohasset,Scituate,and Milton.This is the fifth leading cause of death for elders and it is so important that people are educated to the opportunities and assistance available to them in taking medication. We continued to participate as the transportation program for the towns of Cohasset,Hingham,Hull,Norwell,and Scituate.The South Shore Elder Services 3-B grants funded this program since 1992.It is a godsend to have transportation to Boston and other area that this agency does not cover.Some days we have calls to Marshfield,Brockton,Duxbury and it is a great help to have extra services. Transportation again consumed a great deal of CEA time,energy and resources.In addition to scheduling and providing rides to and from nutritional programs,the CEA van transported seniors to local medical appointments,food shopping,hairdressing appointments,library visits, Massasoit College Music Programs,River Bay in Quincy,and trips around town and out of town to the Christmas Tree Shop,malls and out to lunches. We were all happy to have the new Ford van,but it does need some handicapped adjustments.We want to give special thanks to Ham Tewksbury and Jim Donohue for the wonderful job they both do for the elders at CEA.As CEA drivers,they have received special training to operate 145 the Dodge handicap lift that accommodates wheelchairs.This type of transport takes a lot of time,energy and patience.From year to year,the clients change,and the drivers must recreate new friendships with each new passenger.The medical transportation with Ham &Jim provided 866 rides to 73 unduplicated seniors over the past twelve months.Last year we provided 2,564 rides to 74 people and of that,74 %were women and 26 %men.Most of the rides were to areas around Cohasset.People do not have any other resources! Volunteer transportation is still the paramount issue for elders.Our volunteers are very dedicated in providing effective and efficient transportation five days a week. Fifty different drivers offer their services one day a month for a three-to-five hour span.In reviewing the past year,we realized a 25%turnover of individual drivers. We are,therefore,all aware of the constant need to recruit,train and place each and everyone who drives.In the future,we will need to advocate and develop a transportation strategy for all the South Shore towns that are transportation isolated.The goal will be to create a range of traditional and nontraditional options to meet the growing transit requirements.We believe we need to have two representatives to speak on behalf of the elders on the South Shore.There is much need for a technical working group to provide oversight,study and make a major policy determination and strategy approval mechanism for solutions and development within the study.The primary focus should be to acquire input through public forums,interviews and information gatherings.It should potentially pave the way for a regional transit authority,thereby improving the overall transportation system. The town van provided 105 different people rides in-town to places like shopping, luncheons,banks,and hair appointments and we know of two people who gave up their cars only because the van would be available to them on a daily basis.It is hard to realize the impact of not having a car in a town that is so isolated. Outreach:The Outreach Program at the Cohasset Elder Affairs staff includes a full-time outreach worker who does an outstanding job providing the elders of Cohasset with a friendly face to listen to their concerns and offer assistance.Carol Barrett spends many hours meeting with elders and their families to ensure that the best possible services are being provided.Once again in the past year,we saw a tremendous increase in the number of crisis cases that ran the gamut of alcohol abuse to financial exploitation.We are fortunate to have the cooperation of the Board of Health,Police,and Fire Dept.to assist as needed.Our Outreach Coordinator,Carol Barrett,brings a wealth of knowledge from her days in nursing. Carol extends herself to help families and elders understand the complexities of the medical systems.She also oversees Job Registry for seniors.Fuel Assistance,Pre-retirements programs,medical ride evaluations,and bringing new people for the luncheons. 146 SHINE (Serving Health Information Needs of Elders):With such turbulence in the health care systems,we rely on Carol to keep us updated and respond to the many questions elders are struggling with today. Housing:In June Cohasset Elder Affairs and Hingham Elder Services co- sponsored a new program called "Housing Options,"run in the Hingham Town Hall from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.This was our first attempt at accessing the housing need of elders in the community.It was very successful,with over 125 people attending both morning and afternoon sessions.Allerton House,Hingham,provided the luncheon.Most of the surveys stated that they enjoyed the day and would want to see more programs planned in the future.On May 6,2005,we will host the second session on housing. Tax Preparation:In cooperation with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS),federal and state income tax preparation assistance is provided by appointment with Roger Sullivan from Hingham.Roger has been volunteering his time for the past eleven years. Recreation:There are many different kinds of recreational activities at the Senior Center.Bowling,drop-in bridge,men's breakfast club (Chanticleers),water aerobics,chair yoga,exercises,ACBL Bridge,Book Club,gourmet cooking, computer training,knitting,intergenerational projects with 3''^graders,the Read-A- Loud day held in the spring,and a few new programs on the list to start in October. Wednesday's day trip to the Malls and lunch at the Vo-Tech still has a great following. Volunteer Opportunities:The CEA relies greatly on the wonderful volunteers who assist us in the many services we provide.As we take residency in the South Shore Community Center,we have had the pleasure of having new people of all ages join in the network of volunteers in order to make our work complete and less stressful on the staff.We anticipate the need for more and more volunteers of all ages.The in-kind value of the volunteers working at CEA is $10,296.00,set by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs.So you can see that volunteers make the difference in extending our local appropriations. Transportation:The Cohasset Elder Affairs provides rides at no cost between home,banks,hair appointments,local doctors'offices,shopping,and the Senior Center.The RIDE services disabled residents who have a permanent disability, offering services to destinations within the South Shore Area.Most out-of-town medical rides are backing "FISH"or South Shore Elder Service MAP-5 program. Information and Referrals:Information of special interest to elders is available at the Senior Center.There are lectures,fliers,and pamphlets that address topics related to legal matters,consumer issues,health medical information,etc. Community professionals from health care agencies provide many of these programs and informational material.Our trained staff and volunteers answer an 147 average of fifty phone calls per day.It is hard to imagine the number of requests that come to the CEA.The calls ask for information on a wide variety of elder issues.The staff provides information on transportation services,homemaker services,housing,medical insurance,including Medicare and Medicaid,financial assistance programs,how to make the most of retirement,volunteer opportunities, outreach,and many other aging-related subjects.Carol does referrals to other agencies that service elders in Cohasset.A growing number of calls from "non- elders"were noted for this past fiscal year.Increasingly more adult children are concerned about aging parents,and calls are even received from out of state. Calls are always returned in a prompt and caring manner.Many callers have commented on the pleasant manner in which the phones are answered and the great response to each caller.The outreach worker also has assisted the Cohasset Police Department with any emergencies that arise regarding elders.Carol Barrett has a telephone reassurance program along with the TRIAD (Are You OK?) program.These programs bring a service of safety and contact with the outside world.The "Are You OK?"is a computerized system but is managed by a staff person who will contact the family if the elder does not answer the phone.Many people attended the Safety Fair on Wednesday,October 13,from 10:00 to 12:00. Lunch was served at 23 No.Main St.,thanks to Sunrise of Cohasset. It would be impossible to manage this office of CEA without Carol Barrett,Martha Horsefield,Mary Lu Kjer,Mary McElroy,Addle McGrath,Betty Edminster,Jimmy Donohue,and Ham Tewksbury,along with many,many volunteers.They step forward to head programs such as the Caring for Elders at Home series last fall, The Cooking Gourmet Club offered by Anna Abbruzzese,the Book Club with Addle McGrath,Chair Yoga with Stephanie Whiting,the Walking Club with Steve Bobo and Joe McElroy,the Men's Breakfast Club with Win Merrell,and the Knitting group with Edna Finnegan.We must not forget the great helpers in the kitchen three days a week,the office helpers,and the high school students who assist during the school year. Our Board of Directors illustrated dedication to Cohasset's elders through their own volunteer hours not only at the Center but throughout the year,with advocacy, letter writing,and action calls to the governor and legislature,bringing their attention to senior needs.Cohasset has a growing elder population,and there has been a cutback in state funding.Special thanks to Susan Gallagher and the board members who worked so hard to bring in $5,000 to help with local elder services to help pay for local services. As we close 2004,we faced the demise of the many funding sources due to the elimination of state grants.Other state and federal grants will be lost due to the poor economy and the less than optimistic outlook for the immediate future.Our own town budget has been level funded.We owe so much to Michael Buckley, Director of Finance,and Ronnie McMorris,Board of Selectmen,for advocating our 148 needs as an agency for elder care.At the same time we look forward to another 10%increase in our elderly population,which is currently 23%. This year's report concludes by expressing our appreciation to numerous local businesses,and all the churches for their support.We are grateful to the South Shore Community Center for our home.The CEA also applauds the efforts of the Highway Department for coming to our rescue so many times.We enjoy working with all town departments,thanking them for all their time,effort,and collaboration. We appreciate the Board of Selectmen for their leadership,along with the Police and Fire Departments for their organization and cooperation with the TRAID Program. Respectfully submitted, Kathleen R.Bryanton 149 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 John D.Muncey,Chairman 2006 Christopher Allen,Vice Chaimian 2005 Anne C.Barrett,Treasurer 2008 Ralph Perroncello,Asst.Treasurer 2007 Helen C.Nothnagle (appointed December 13,2002;The Governor's Appointee remains in the position until such time as a new Commissioner is appointed. The Cohasset Housing Authority has a staff of two: Marilyn A.LeBlanc,Executive Director Jill A.Rosano,Maintenance Supervisor According to their bylaws,the Board of Commissioners meets on the fourth Tuesday 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 60 Elm Street and 12 units of Chapter 689 Special Needs housing located at 72,74,and 76 Elm Street.The Department of Housing and Community Development subsidizes these 76 state units.The 31 federally subsidized Section 8 program provides rental assistance for families and is funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.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 $40,600,and the age for admission is 60.With the loss of many residents,at present our Wait List stands at 32,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. Modemization grants for capital improvements are awarded by our funding source, the Department of Housing &Community Development.Grants that have been 150 approved are waiting for funding to begin.A bond issue is expected to be introduced by the Department to fund projects in the pipeline.Funding has been an issue,specifically the recapture of all capital reserves by the State.The annual subsidy for 2004 has not been forthcoming,and our professional representation, the Massachusetts chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials,has recommended that we alert our municipalities to the budget crisis. In unprecedented consideration,the Community Preservation Committee entertained requests from the Cohasset Housing Authority in the form of needed capital improvements.Selecting from a list of needs,the CPC chose to fund an intercom/secure door system for Harborview,given that the entry doors to each building were not capable of being locked.Now the doors are secure and residents will be able to identify callers and make the decision whether or not to allow entry.The Committee also chose to replace all of the 30-year-old refrigerators and stoves that were original with the complex.Lastly,it chose to install lever door handles for all units,which will assist those with mobility issues resulting from arthritis and stroke as well as aging.Fortunately,the Cohasset Housing Authority was able to return this fall with a request to the CPC for water- saver commodes,water-saver showerheads,and a number of water heaters.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 proposed budget reduces Housing Authority operating dollars for the fourth year in a row.We continue to request emergency funding for our complex, as weather and time take their toll.We will be submitting a budget that will be approved by the Department of Housing and Community Development but also indicates our actual needs. We continue to submit Condition Assessment Reports (our primary vehicle for grants awarded for Capital Improvements)requesting roof and gutter repair,siding for the building envelope and site,and lighting up-grades to improve security. 2004 proved to be a year of social occasions with birthday parties,holiday potluck dinners,cookouts,and card games. Our continued gratitude to the Department of Public Works for their continued generosity,insuring the safety of our residents;to those anonymous citizens who drop things off to benefit the seniors;and to Giri Scout Troop 4781 for always remembering us.We thank you. 151 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, John D.Muncey,Chairman Christopher Allen,Vice-Chairman Ann C.Barrett,Treasurer Ralph Perroncello,Assistant Treasurer Helen C.Nothnagle,Governor's Appointee 152 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR During the past year,the Building Department issued pemiits for over $24 million of new construction.The total includes nine new dwellings and six reconstructions where existing homes were razed and replaced,along with hundreds of remodeling projects and substantial renovations. In addition to permitting and inspecting these projects,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 Activity for 2004 Estimated-Cost of Construction permits Building Permit Fees Collected Certificate of Inspections Zoning bylaws and Maps Copy Machine (.20 per page) Occupancy Permits Topographical Maps Plumbing Permits Gas Permits Weights &Measures 23 1 ,365.00 As always,I would like to thank all of the departments,boards,and commissions for their continued assistance and support. Respectfully submitted, Robert M.Egan Building Commissioner Zoning Officer Sealer of Weights and Measures 407 24,227,547 157,243.00 12 795.00 48 446.50 57.00 17 425.00 35.00 215 9,515.00 158 4.822.00 153 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD The Cohasset Planning Board,under the authority granted by iVlassachusetts General Law,Chapter 41,Section 81A-GG (Planning and Subdivision Control Law),and Chapter 40A (the Zoning Act),is charged with the review of subdivisions and site plan review of various development projects.In addition to these duties, the Board completed a number of additional planning tasks in 2004. In April the Board bid farewell to Bill Good and Chris Ford,as each reluctantly retired his Board duties to attend to personal and professional matters.Mike Westcott was elected to the five-year term vacated by Good.Stuart Ivimey was elected to fill the one-year post created by Ford's resignation. The Board conducted hearings on a number of Zoning Bylaw amendments.These amendments including revisions to the lot coverage reduction,elimination of an outdated appeal process for site plan review,reduction in the number of units eligible to be built under the Senior Multi-family Overlay development special permit,creation of land clearing and alteration regulations,clarification of the political sign bylaw,changes regarding non-conforming lots and structures,and a large-home site plan review.Of the proposed amendments,large-home site plan review,political signs,and a reduction of units under the Senior Multi-family Overlay development process were voted favorably by Town Meeting and became part of the Zoning Bylaw. The Town's first applicant under the Senior Multi-family Overlay District,King Taylor LLC and its project "Cedarmere,"received a special permit in January 2004 to build a 104-unit senior development including 27 units of affordable housing.In late December,the project received a groundwater discharge permit for an on-site wastewater system.An abutter appeal of the special permit was still working its way through the court system as the New Year began.A second Senior Multi- family Overlay project.Great Neck Residences,was filed in January.This 40-unit project,located adjacent to Beach Street and behind Town Hall,was denied special permit approval based on insufficient engineering and architectural information. The Board began the review of its first definitive subdivision since 2000,when Anthony Nader filed the 14-lot "Highland Estates"project in early September.The project is located along Beechwood Street in the vicinity of Mealy's Pond.and is bordered by the Greenbush train tracks.Abutter concems included drainage and flooding issues.The Board was looking at conditions of approval including permanent drainage and grading easements to govern future construction that might alter approved drainage patterns.A planned sidewalk along Beechwood Street was to be linked to the proposed sidewalks within the subdivision. 154 Development of a Town Geographic Information System (GIS)continued at a steady pace as the Board worked actively with the Water Department and Assessor's Office to ensure that GIS data was kept up to date and that the efforts of various departments were integrated. The Board began 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.Some of the proposals contained in the draft Master Plan,such as creation of a large-home site review and adoption of an affordable housing plan, were actively in place or under consideration. The Board adopted regulations for the administration of the new large-home site review bylaw and received four applications for this new review.Each of the hearings went quite smoothly,with some residents attending and expressing their concerns about the proposed projects.The Board was able to hear this input and incorporate this into their written recommendation to the Building Inspector. In an unusually busy year,the Board reviewed and approved with conditions four site plan review applications that included an office building for the Graham Waste operation,a new building for King Jewelers,a large addition to the DiNero's restaurant,and a drive-through Dunkin Donuts and family-style restaurant at the current location of the KoKo Island restaurant.A site plan review application for alternations at the Mill River Boatyard was denied based on lack of specificity in the proposed uses of the renovated buildings. In addition,the Board conducted the following regular business: Held 24 meetings and Reviewed 16 subdivision approval-not-required applications or "Form A's,"approving 14 and denying 2 of these applications based on lack of adequate access. 155 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Cohasset Conservation Commission's bi-monthly meetings were generally scheduled to capacity to review a record number of applications,including 67 Notices of Intent (NOI)and 24 Requests for Determination of Applicability (RDA). In comparison,during the preceding year 26 NOI's and 18 RDA's were filed.The most notable project during 2004 was Cedarmere,the senior housing project off Beechwood Street.The Cohasset Conservation Commission also conducted a large number of site visits,including several to Cedarmere and to other projects throughout Cohasset. In addition to our regular proceedings,several members attended several meetings regarding the management of Sandy Beach,including a meeting at the DEP offices in Boston.We also had a number of hearings with the Water Commission in relation to many Water Department initiatives. Although we anticipated we would have many hearings on the Greenbush line, they have yet to materialize.We anticipate we will be very busy with Greenbush environmental reviews in the upcoming year. We also experienced several changes in membership.Anne Brophy and Jeff Waal resigned,and Sarah Charron and David Farrag were appointed in March.Alix White was appointed in October to fill a vacancy.In addition,the Conservation Commission is pleased to welcome two associate members,Richard Karoff and Ross Smith. 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. Respectfully submitted, Deborah S.Cook,Chairman Virginia A.Brophy (resigned July,2004)) Sarah E.Charron (appointed March 16,2004) James G.Dedes David H.Farrag (appointed March 16,2004) Edward S.Graham,Jr. Veneta P.Roebuck Alix P.White (appointed October 19,2004) Jeffrey C.Waal (term expired June,2004) Richard M.Karoff (Associate -appointed October 1 9,2004) Ross R.Smith (Associate -appointed October 19,2004) 156 OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT The Open Space Committee worked on a number of initiatives this year.We created a brochure regarding environmentally-sensitive ways to care for lawns, which was sent to every home via a water bill.The brochure was researched, written,and designed by Open Space members as part of the Open Space Committee's "Cohasset Go Green"project /an ongoing environmental educational effort. In addition,several committee members were very involved in helping facilitate a major land acquisition off King Street by the Water Department .Presentations were made to the Selectmen,Community Preservation Committee,and Town Meeting.This property,which comprises a number of parcels,was listed in the Open Space Plan as an important acquisition. Respectfully submitted, Deborah S.Cool<,Chairman Sandra Durant Mary Lou Lawrence Mary Michel Keith Moskow 157 SOUTH SHORE RECYCLING COOPERATIVE December 31 ,2004 Cohasset is a member of the South Shore Recycling Cooperative,a voluntary association of 15 South Shore towns established by Intermunicipal Agreement (IMA)and Special Legislation.Member towns of the SSRC include Abington,Cohasset,Duxbury,Hanover,Hingham,Holbrook,Hull,Kingston, Marshfield,Norwell,Plymouth,Rockland,Scituate,Weymouth,and Whitman. Each member town is represented by two residents appointed by the Selectmen.Cohasset is represented by Merle Brown,who is the Chairman of the SSRC,and John McNabb,who is Secretary of the SSRC. According to the IMA,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." Each member town pays an annual membership fee of $4,000,which in 2004 raised a total of $60,000,which the SSRC supplemented with various state grants.The SSRC uses those funds to fund an Executive Director and various solid waste and recycling activities during the year to benefit member towns.The SSRC estimated that in 2004 that SSRC activities saved member towns a total of $214,324,a more than three-fold retum on the investment. The SSRC provides valuable networking opportunities and information sharing at their well-attended monthly Solid Waste Manager meetings,at which solid waste collection,disposal and recycling service,pricing and proposed laws and regulations are discussed among member towns.The meetings often feature speakers on subjects of interest to the local MSW community,including special waste disposal,regulatory compliance,legislative and budget issues,grant assistance,and regional recycling collections. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE.By using the regional contract negotiated by the SSRC with Clean Harbors for the collection and disposal of household hazardous products,member towns saved about 25%plus the $700 setup fee required in the State contract,and avoided the administrative time to bid it out.At the SSRC's ten collection events in 2004 for HHW,which were attended by 1 ,725 residents of SSRC member towns,total savings were approximately $26,000 for this service.The contract also enabled 136 residents and businesses to attend other SSRC town collections in the region that year using the reciprocal arrangement.In addition to publicizing the events with several thousand flyers delivered to town halls and libraries,the SSRC also provided ongoing press releases in all local papers and on cable TV and the radio.The SSRC helped run 158 nine 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. CONSTRUCTION &BULKY WASTE.By using the arrangement negotiated by the SSRC with the Bourne Integrated Solid Waste Management Facility,SSRC member towns enjoyed a disposal rate of $70/ton for construction and bulky waste, which is $10 lower than the usual gate fee of $80/ton.With a total generation of 8,599 tons,Member Towns saved $54,782 in 2004 with this arrangement.The SSRC also released an RFP for future services for SSRC towns for collection of construction &bulky waste,as the Bourne Facility may no longer be able to accept C&D at some unknown time in the near future.Four companies responded to an RFP for the processing and disposal of construction,demolition and bulky waste. A contract was awarded to Waste Management,but has not been signed yet. MATTRESSES.The SSRC conducted an RFQ for mattress disposal when the surcharge at Bourne increased from $10 to $15 each,plus the tip fee and transportation,coupled with the elimination of the 10 mattress/load allowance. Three companies responded,and an agreement was reached with Miller Recycling in Plainville for $14/each,including container and transportation.This arrangement saved the three participating towns approximately $3,000 in the 3-4 months the agreement has been in place,with the potential of $20,000/year savings if all eight eligible towns use the agreement. WASTE OIL.The SSRC got a 100/gal rebate from Cyn Environmental for waste oil.Towns had previously received nothing from either Clean Harbors or Cyn.This should generate $1 ,000 for Member Towns for the six months it was in effect in 2004. RADIO ADS.The SSRC produced five one-minute radio ads promoting recycling and waste reduction in the South Shore,and obtained sponsorship from American Ref Fuel at SEMASS to cover half of the airtime cost,to broadcast 68 minutes of ads on WATD 95.9 fm (Marshfield)and WJDA 1300 am (Quincy)in November.Holbrook Selectman and SSRC Board Member Jeff Lowe,a radio professional,co-wrote and recorded the ads.Total cost was $1,200. MERCURY THERMOMETER SWAPS.The SSRC assisted the thirteen member towns,including Cohasset,that have long-term contracts with SEMASS to maximize their benefits from the SEMASS Material Separation Plan (MSP), including the provision by SEMASS to provide about 500 digital thermometers for Dunkin Donuts coupons as incentive for residents and contractors to turn in mercury thermostats,and reimbursement for mercury disposal costs,valued at $10,640.These programs removed over 1 1 lbs.of mercury total from the waste stream during 2004. 159 BRUSH GRINDING.The SSRC extended its contracts for brush grinding and trommel screening for the processing of compost,which were used by several SSRC towns in 2004. With help from Norwell volunteer John Garvey,the SSRC went online with its new website,ssrc.info .The site includes town-specific recycling information,household hazardous product collection dates and instructions,press releases,Business Partnership information,links to other sites,annual reports,and the quarterly newsletter. EVENT RECYCLING.Through a grant from the Mass.DEP,the SSRC worked with event organizers to establish event recycling programs at the South Shore Arts Festival,the Hull Climate InfoFest,and the Marshfield Fair.While public education was the main benefit,five tons of material were also diverted from the trash for recycling.Recycling containers were included in the grant and are available for loan to all South Shore events. LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST.The SSRC held a Legislative Breakfast in May at which Rep.Mark Carron (D-Southbridge)was recognized with our "Environmental Hero"award for his sponsorship and support of a bill to require computer manufacturers to be financially responsible for the environmentally responsible collection and recycling of used computers and computer monitors. ADVOCACY.The SSRC orchestrated municipal advocacy for State budget items that benefit municipal solid waste programs.The SSRC Executive Director attended policy meetings,forums,and conferences hosted by the DEP,Solid Waste Association of North America,the Council of SEMASS Communities,the Mass.Recycling Coalition,and the Northeast Resource Recovery Association,and attends most Mass.DEP Solid Waste Advisory Committee meetings. The Executive Director's advice and assistance are frequently sought by the solid waste managers,both on site and over the phone,on such issues as curbside contracting,disposal of special wastes,alternative vendors for different materials,regulations,and accessing grants.She met with the solid waste managers from each town to discuss how to maximize their SSRC benefits, improve their bottom lines,and any other specific needs each town had.She spent extra time consulting with and making presentations to Hull officials and residents about implementing a new curbside collection program,spoke to the Holbrook Selectmen about implementing PAYT,met with Whitman officials to discuss a proposed PAYT program,gave guidance to the Norwell Board of Health on abandoned waste management,and assisted Marshfield in preparing to hire a Recycling Coordinator. The SSRC publishes a quarteriy 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 300 town officials,legislators,regulators,and volunteers. 160 The Executive Director did public outreach by writing articles for,and being the subject of interviews with the local press,which promote waste reduction and recycling and the proper disposal of mercury-bearing waste.She also fielded 94 calls from Member Towns'residents in CY04 to answer questions,related mostly to HHP and CRT disposal. Cohasset's representatives to the SSRC feel that the Town of Cohasset receives valuable service from the Town's membership in the SSRC and that our continued participation will not only continue to save money for the Town of Cohasset but will help Cohasset and the other member towns to better protect the environment by helping us to recycle more solid waste. COHASSET REPRESENTATIVES Merle Brown,SSRC Chairman John McNabb,SSRC Secretary 161 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT I hereby submit the Annual Report for the Cohasset Fire Department for the year ending December 31,2004. A statistical analysis of the Department responses for the year is as follows: Building /Structure Fires 52 Brush /Outdoor Fires 25 Motor Vehicle Crashes 136 Motor Vehicle Fires 3 Medical Emergencies 831 Investigations 94 Inspections 413 Assistance 104 Miscellaneous 340 Total 1,998 Medical Responses: Total Incidents 967 Basic Life Support Transports 168 Advanced Life Support Transports 396 Mutual Aid Rendered 224 Mutual Aid Received 85 Mutual Aid with other Towns,for fires: Rendered 45 Received 22 162 APPARATUS The Fire Department is currently operating with the following apparatus: Engine 1 -1994 Pierce-1,750 G.P.IVl.Pumping Engine Engine 2-1987 Pierce -1,250 G.P.M.Pumping Engine Engine 3 -2001 HME/Central States -1 ,250 G.P.M.Pumping Engine Ladder 1 -2004 Pierce -105 Foot Aerial Ladder Truck Squad 1 -2000 Ford -4 wheel drive -500 G.P.M.pump Rescue 3 -2001 Ford -E-450 -Ambulances Car 20 -1995 Ford -4 wheel drive -Chiefs Vehicle Rescue Craft -1993 Avon -14ft.Inflatable/trailer In conclusion,I would like to extend to the Citizens of Cohasset,the Board of Selectmen, the Town Manager,and the Heads and Members of all Town Departments and Committees my sincere thanks and appreciation for their assistance. To the Officers and Firefighters of the Department for their dedication and performance of duties,my sincere thanks and appreciation. Respectfully submitted, Roger W.Lincoln,Chief 163 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT UNIFORM CRIME REPORT 2004 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 Official Complaints Received Department Vehicle Mileage Special Details 9-1-1 calls Received Domestic Violence Cases Investigated FID Cards Issued LTC Issued/Renewed 12 42 102 7 76 70 174 576 500 585 7 10,584 130,662 923 1,379 31 25 34 RECORD OF ARRESTS 2004 Offense Male Female Assault and Battery 10 4 Assault and Battery with a Deadly Weapon 3 1 Breaking and Entering 11 Operating Under the Influence of Liquor 6 2 Violation of Drug Laws 3 1 Warrants 4 3 Larceny 4 2 Larceny of Motor Vehicle 4 Shoplifting 3 2 Minor in Possession of Alcohol 5 Motor Vehicle Violations 14 3 Protective Custody 16 6 Malicious Destruction of Property 10 Violation of Protective Order 1 3 Leaving Scene after Personal Injury 1 164 Annoying Telephone Calls 1 Fail to Disperse 2 Criminal Harassment 1 Sell/Deliver Liquor to Person Under 21 1 Use of a Boat without Authority 3 1 Disorderly Conduct 1 Threat to Commit a Crime 1 103 30 TOTAL ARRESTS 133 FEES RETURNED TO GENERAL FUND Court Fines &assessments 16,227.00 Parking Violations 12,310.00 Paid Detail Surcharge 8,873.36 License Fees 5,553.00 Request for Police Reports 658.00 False Alarms/Billing 1 ,800.00 James M.Hussey,Chief of Police 165 REPORT OF THE EMERGENCY DISPACH CENTER To the citizens of the Town of Cohasset I hereby submit the Annual Report of the Cohasset Emergency Dispatch Center for the year ending January 31, 2004.This year again was a very busy year for all Dispatch Personnel. This department received 1 ,370 91 1 calls and logged 10,602 calls for service.This department continues to work with the Town Assessors updating the Towns E-91 1 Database and making sure all homes are numbered properly. All residents and business owners are reminded that if you have a burglar alarm or Fire alarm please keep contact information updated with the Dispatch Center.All information will be entered into the Departments Database.You can call 1-781- 383-1055 Ex 1003 for more information. I would like to thank the men and women of the Emergency Dispatch Center who work in a very stressful job answering the emergency needs of the Town Of Cohasset,Dispatcher Patricia Douglas,Christopher Grant,Patricia Lowery,John Hussey,Corey Brooks,and Sasha Geddes for their dedication and service to the Town of Cohasset. I would also like to thank the Honorable Board of Selectmen,Chief of Police James M,Hussey,and Fire Chief Roger W,Lincoln for their continued support of the Cohasset Emergency Dispatch Center. Respectfully Submitted i Thomas W,Wigmore Communications Supervisor 166 RREPORT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE THE PROJECT The committee began the work of updating the 1999 Town of Cohasset Comprehensive Emergency IVIanagement Plan using new guidelines from FEMA, and MEMA in August of 2003,working towards a submission deadline of December 31 .Subsequently,the State GDP (Office of Domestic Preparedness) and the State Department of Public Health issued a request for information due on November 15.The information the GDP wanted was to assess the vulnerability of the town with regard to training and equipment in the event of a terrorist attack or natural disaster.Special emphasis was placed on locations that would involve biological,chemical,radiological,nuclear and explosive hazards.The combined request for information from the state was several thousand questions.The ultimate use of the data collection by the State is to give them a guideline to distribute money expected from the Department of Homeland Security during 2004. •The operation of the Primary Emergency Operations Center has been improved by the additions and alterations to the Public Safety Building.The new area provided for the police has been designed to be converted to the EOC (Emergency Operations Center). •The secondary EOC has been moved from the Town Hall to the Water Treatment Plant.The plant was selected because of its generator,space, telecommunications capability and staging area.The Water Commission has ordered an upgrade to their communications system so that all public safety and EOC communications can be switched to the plant when needed. We identified and assessed the 79 critical infrastructures in town. The locations of all hazardous materials are listed and shown on the emergency response locator program that the dispatch center and the Fire commanders have available when they respond to an incident. The ICS100 Incident Command System has been adopted as the structure that we will operate under during an incident. Included in the planning is an emergency response for a breach of the Aaron River Dam.The plan deals with the evacuation of the inundated areas in Cohasset and Scituate. The School Department emergency plan has been incorporated into the EMP. Our response to the SOP (State Office of Preparedness)questionnaire showed that we need about $250,000 for materials and equipment to be prepared for certain emergency responses. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health -Bioterrorism Preparedness Survey was completed. FEMA Disaster Maps have been updated. ONGOING OEM The Committee plans to continue the work of preparedness for the future through various activities. 167 •We plan to be a visible organization within the town Public Safety sector. •As available funding from the state becomes more clear,we plan to implement a program of employee training for all Departments. •We plan to strengthen our mutual cooperative agreements with the surrounding towns. •We are working with private companies in town to assure smooth emergency cooperation,such of the use of nursing homes and access to pharmacy and food supplies. •We intend to take the lead in a regional field exercise to assess regional preparedness. •Within our own departments,we plan to begin a series of tabletop exercises to evaluate the status of readiness. •The committee plans to put together a plan to obtain funding from the Town Meeting as our needs are determined after State funding. We appreciate the support provided by the Town Manager.It should be noted that the Board of Health has taken the lead on many issues of emergency preparedness through the aggressive work of Dr.Joe Godzick and Judy Fitzsimmons.The Board has recently received a $5,000 State grant for training. We used $1 ,800 in funds received from MEMA to cover certain expenses of our wori<. The Emergency Management Plan is available to the members of the Committee. However,it is not a public document and cannot be available for public viewing. THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE Roseanne M.McMorris Mark W.Haddad Robert W.Jackson Roger W.Lincoln Carl A.Sestito Stephen N.Bobo Judith E.Fitzsimmons Dr.Edward M.Malvey J.Michael Buckley Arthur L.Lehr,Jr. Glenn A.Pratt Chairman,Board of Selectmen Town Manager Chief of Police Chief of Fire Director,DPW Chairman,Board of Health Public Health Nurse Superintendent,Cohasset Public Schools Finance Director Director,Office of Emergency Management Deputy Director,Office of Emergency Management 168 2004 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.Sen/ices 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; maintenance of all town buildings and schools;the transfer of public refuse and recyclables;snow removal and ice control;maintenance and/or removal of town owned trees;filling and maintenance of the fuel tanks. In addition to providing routine maintenance throughout the year,the following projects were completed by or under the direction of the DPW during the last year: Rebuilt 6 catch basins and installed 150 feet of drainage pipe. Rebuilt or replaced 6 fences. Replaced or repaired 41 traffic and street signs. Reconstructed the gates at Sandy Beach. Resurfaced various private ways. In an effort to control algae in Little Harbor,we opened and closed the Cat Dam gates each month from April to December. Constructed and maintained 2 temporary parking areas in the downtown area as part of the Greenbush Project. Transfen-ed 1 ,878 tons of solid waste and 828 tons of C&D.Recycled 920 tons of mixed paper products,217 tons of scrap metals and cans,44 tons of plastics,132 tons of glass and 1 ,21 gallons of waste oil.Over 300 ton of leaves and brush were processed.We have seen a substantial increase in recycling by our citizens due to the continuation of the pay-per-throw program. Constructed an additional 6 parking spaces at the Elm Street Senior Housing. Replaced the roof on the baling building at the Recycling Transfer Facility. 169 Removed various dead or diseased trees and planted new trees and shrubs throughout the town. Cleaned and maintained all town buildings.Provided maintenance at all schools. Conducted and recorded 42 internment's at the various town-owned cemeteries. Prepared a $1.75 million Annual Operating Budget and a $175 thousand Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2005. 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 170 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS 2004 was one of the most productive and successful years in the 54-year history of the Cohasset Water Department.Some of our most significant accomplishments were: SRF Low Interest Loan Program.At the March 27 Annual Town Meeting we received authorization to borrow $21 million from the Drinking Water and Clean Water Act State Revolving Fund (SRF)2%low interest loan programs.On October 15,we submitted the required engineering plans and permit applications to allow us to begin the 6-year system improvement program in 2005. Sale of Water to Linden Ponds.In 2004,the Water Commission acquired the Interbasin Transfer Determination of Insignificance permit needed to sell water to the Linden Ponds development in Hingham and made further progress toward making the water main connection to Hingham. Land Acquisition to Protect Water Supply.In 2004,we acquired over 50 acres of land in the watershed of Lily Pond and the Aaron River Reservoir to prevent future development that may threaten drinking water quality. Stormwater BMP Implementation Project.In 2004,we completed the planning for the landscape and stormwater improvements for the Lily Pond and Aaron River Watersheds that over the next 3 years should reduce nutrient loading by 50%to these water supplies. Taste &Odor Study.In 2004,we completed our first investigation of the taste & odor problems with tap water.The study showed that our drinking water has multiple overlapping taste and odor issues,which require a comprehensive solution,which we are working on. Water Quality Improvements.To improve drinking water quality,including reducing Disinfection Byproducts and improving taste &odor,we made many improvements,including adding potassium permanganate,enhanced coagulation, and polyaluminum chloride to the water treatment process. Distribution System Improvements.In 2004,we replaced 7,500 feet (1.42 miles) of undersized water mains on North Main Street,Redgate Lane,Jerusalem Road Drive,and Haystack Lane,and on December 24 looped the water mains on Newtonville and Elm Court. WATER COMMISSIONERS.At the April 2,2004 Town Election,new Water Commissioner Nathaniel Palmer was elected,replacing Commissioner Robert Kasameyer,who retired from the Board after ten years of service.At the Board's reorganization meeting in April,Commissioner John McNabb was re-elected as Chairman,Commissioner Glenn Pratt was elected Vice-Chairman,and Commissioner Palmer was elected Clerk. NEW STAFF.In 2004 we welcomed two new employees in Cohasset of American Water,our contractor responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Water Department:Jared Hill,Environmental Engineer,who formeriy worked for a major water treatment products company and is a graduate of Worcester Polytechnic 171 Institute,and Drew Cottone,Plant Operator,who joins us with 25 years experience as operations and maintenance supervisor at a 120 million gallon per day water treatment plant.They join our current staff:Superintendent Hugh SpunA/ay, Distribution Supervisor Bill McAuliffe,Disthbution Foreman Barry Sladen,Office Manager Brenda Douglas,and Plant Operators Rick Mosca and Ted Lavin. THE COHASSET WATER DEPARTMENT provides water for domestic consumption and fire protection to about 90%of the Town of Cohasset.Our service area does not include the North Cohasset area,which is serviced by the Aquarion Water Company of Massachusetts (formerly known as the Hingham Mass-American Water Company).The Cohasset Water Department system encompasses about 36 miles of water mains,2,422 service connections,and 364 fire hydrants.During 2004,a total of 293,850,015 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.Our fiscal situation continues to be excellent. Through skillful management of existing financial resources,we have been able to continue our aggressive system-wide capital improvements program without raising the water rates since they were last increased in 1997.Since 1997,we have borrowed and expended over $16,000,000 in capital improvements projects - which is over 7 times the $2,130,000 spending that the 1997 rate increase was planned to fund.We have been able to stretch these funds through measures such as the careful management of our debt structure,prudent expenditure of our occasional surpluses,and additional income from the System Development Charge,which was established in 2002.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 fire hydrant rental fee from the Town.We do not receive any property tax revenue from the Town of Cohasset.We will soon be receiving additional revenue from the sale of water to the Linden Ponds development in Hingham,which should commence in September 2005. AMERICAN WATER SERVICES CONTRACT RENEWED.On September 30,the Board of Water Commissioners and the Town renewed the contract with American Water Services for the operation and maintenance of the water system.American Water Services has had this contract since 1998 for its first three-year term,which was renewed in 2001 and then in 2004 for the final three-year tenn for this contractor allowed under state law until June 30,2007.The Commission has been very satisfied with the service provided by American Water,and their costs are competitive.The Commission had Norfolk Ram investigate the relative costs and benefits of contract operations for some municipal water operations in New England and other parts of the country to evaluate the competitiveness of the 172 current contract between American Water and the Town of Cohasset.Cohasset's operating cost was found to be quite comparable to those smaller communities most similar to Cohasset in type and size of system and volume of water sold;for the comparable Massachusetts towns of Southbridge,Winchendon,and Sturbridge (groundwater source);and for the other towns of Plattsburg,MO and Ramseur, NC,all of which are operated under contract with private firms;and data for towns of Ellsworth,ME and Montpelier,VT which are municipal (non-contract)operations but similar to Cohasset in size and type (surface water source).Norfolk Ram Group also determined that that the Amehcan Water contract costs have held within the limits of regional inflation and within the contract renewal terms established three years ago;and based on the comparative information,the American Water contract fee continues to appear reasonable and within the expected marketplace costs that were determined by public procurement bidding when they were originally contracted. LAND ACQUISITION TO PROTECT WATER SUPPLY.In 2004,we acquired 53.5 acres to protect water quality of Lily Pond and the Aaron River Reservoir,including the gift of 20 acres from the Wheelwright and Bates Families.We expended about $784,000 to acquire 31 acres of watershed land in cooperation with the Cohasset Conservation Trust and the Cohasset Preservation Committee.In December,we applied for state matching funds of about $454,300 to acquire an additional 71 acres in the watershed for Lily Pond and the Aaron River Reservoir.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.On October 15,we submitted loan applications for $20 million for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF)program and $497,500 for the Clean Water Act SRF program.Full design plans for rehabilitation of 1 1 miles of water mains and major improvements (totaling over $2,000,000)to the Lily Pond Treatment Plant were Included with the application.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 3 years. WHOLESALE SALE OF WATER TO LINDEN PONDS.In 2004,we took a number of major steps to effectuate the sale of water to Linden Ponds in Hingham. On March 4,we filed a request for determination of insignificance under the Interbasin Transfer Act with the Massachusetts Water Resources Commission to allow us to supply a maximum of 306,000 gallons a day to Linden Ponds.This Interbasin Transfer determination was required because Cohasset is in the South Coastal Basin and Hingham is in the Weir River subbasin of the Boston Harbor Basin.After two public hearings,the Water Resources Commission voted 173 unanimously on November 4 that the transfer was insignificant and did not require an Interbasin Transfer Permit and could proceed. On March 4 we submitted an application for a Water Withdrawal Permit to the DEP.DEP decided to take no action on the application until a decision regarding the Interbasin Transfer Application was completed and had not issues a decision as of the end of 2004. We applied for and received the necessary Orders of Conditions from the Cohasset and Hingham Conservation Commissions to construct the 12-inch water main from Hingham Lumber to the Hingham town line which will convey the water to the Hingham system that they will "wheel"to Linden Ponds.The water main and pump station will be constructed and paid for by Linden Ponds. We applied for and received the necessary permits and approvals to reconstruct the Bound Brook Control Structure and the fish ladder at the Reservoir which are needed to allow us to control the flow of water from the Reservoir to ensure that sufficient flow exists for the fish populations using Bound Brook and the Aaron River Reservoir.These improvements,required to effectuate the sale of water to Linden Ponds,will be paid for by Linden Ponds. ASSISTANCE TO AQUARION IN HINGHAM &HULL.The Water Department was pleased to come to the assistance of the Aquarion Water Company when they had a major main break on Kilby Street on October 7.Staff of the Cohasset Water Dept.worked with Aquarion staff during the day,along with the Fire Chiefs of Cohasset and Hull,to temporarily connect the two water systems by connecting two fire hydrants.We provided dhnking water to North Cohasset and part of Hull for four days;from Thursday,October 7 through Monday,October 1 1 which gave the Hingham-Hull system time to recover from the water main break. DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS.In 2004,continuing our long-range water distribution system capital improvements plan first prepared by Tutela Engineering in 1996,we replaced a total of 7,500 feet (1 .42 miles)of undersized water mains on North Main Street,Redgate Lane,Jerusalem Road Drive,and Haystack Lane.We also moved 20 water services from a 6-inch water main to a 10-inch water main in North Main Street from Forest Ave.to Rocky Lane to improve their water services,and replaced about 20 other water services on North Main Street. As of Dec.31 ,the Water Department is managing a major drainage and roadway improvement project on Newtonville Lane for the Town,along with the installation of about 750 feet of new 8-inch water main to loop Newtonville Lane with Elm Court (which was completed on Dec.24).We completed the paving and associated roadway improvements on South Main Street,Hill Street,Norfolk Road, and Oak Street,and placed a leveling course on North Main Street (Rocky Lane to Jerusalem Road)to provide a level surface until the road can be resurfaced curb to curb in the spring.Our planned replacement of water mains in Gammons Road had to be delayed until spring,2005. In the 10 years since the water emergency in 1994,caused because of problems in the distribution system,we have replaced or rehabilitated 14.6 miles or about 174 46%of the 36 miles of water mains in the distribution system,which has improved water sen/ice throughout Cohasset and has resulted in major improvements in public safety by increasing fire flows in fire hydrants. FIRE HYDRANTS &VALVES.In 2004,we replaced 10 fire hydrants,installed 10 new hydrants,and painted 90%of our 369 hydrants.We replaced one gate valve and installed 10 new gate valves. WATER QUALITY SUMMIT MARCH 6.To fully explore all issues and options for improving drinking water quality,the Water Commission on March 6 convened a meeting with all our engineering consultants to review taste &odor,disinfection byproducts,and other water quality issues. TASTE &ODOR STUDY.The Water Commission,as part of it's on-going efforts to provide safe,high-quality drinking water to consumers,had Norfolk Ram Group conduct a Drinking Water Taste and Odor Study to evaluate the characteristics of Cohasset's drinking water and to identify possible actions to improve the overall aesthetic quality of tap water.The first phase of the Taste and Odor Study consisted of a baseline water quality evaluation comprised of twelve (12)water samples collected on November 17,2003 from municipal buildings (6),businesses (2),and residences (4)located throughout the Town of Cohasset water service area. A Comprehensive Water Quality Survey was mailed to all of the approximately 2,500 water customers on March 3 to compile consumer input regarding water use patterns and the perceived aesthetic quality of Cohasset's water.A total of 472 Survey replies were received and evaluated.Following the survey,detailed laboratory testing and a Flavor Profile Analysis were completed,on April 26,2004, on fifty samples randomly collected throughout the water service area.The comprehensive sampling event included (1)in home testing for pH,temperature and chlorine residual;(2)laboratory water quality testing of samples collected from ten locations;and,(3)Flavor Profile Analysis to identify the predominant taste and odor characteristics of the water. McGuire Environmental Consultants,Inc (McGuire)completed a Flavor Profile Analysis,on April 27-30,2004,on all 50 samples using ten panels of four people each to evaluate the water.This analysis indicated that Cohasset's water displays characteristics predominantly described as having musty,old pipe,metallic or damp paper odors and flavors. McGuire also noted that,although many of the odors and flavors were not aesthetically pleasing,the reported intensities were all in the very weak range,with an intensity rating that was 2 or less on a scale ranging from 1 (low)to 12 (high). The Report was revised through November 3 with copies available and provided on Adobe PDF format.A supplemental round of water quality testing was completed on Tuesday,October 12,to address the metallic taste in the drinking water.This testing included on-site measurements (pH,temperature and chlorine residual)and the collection of samples for laboratory analysis primarily for metals (copper,zinc,iron,aluminum and manganese),TOC/DOC,TSS,color,algae,and algae by-products.A total of twelve samples were collected from 5 residences,the 175 Cohasset transfer station,the 2 water tanks,the treatment plant inlet and outlet, Lily Pond,and the Aaron River Reservoir.These results will be incorporated into an updated Report. DISINFECTION BYPRODUCTS (DBPs).2004 was the first year that the federal and state standard which limited the level of Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM),a DBP,in tap water to 80 parts per billion (ppb)applied to small systems under 10,000 population like Cohasset.Despite the fact that we have been working on measures to ensure compliance with this new standard,in 2004 we exceeded the standard with a Running Annual Average of 100 ppb.The Water Commission's Treatment Plant consultant,Weston &Sampson (W&S),prepared a Disinfection Byproduct Compliance Study in March.At the water quality workshop on March 6, disinfection byproducts were also discussed.The Commission had American Water convene a Disinfection Byproduct (DBP)Task Force (including American, Aquarion,Tutela,Nort'olk Ram,W&S)which met during the summer with recommendations made in August 30,2004 for Tier 1 Improvements (to be completed within 1 year)and Tier 2 Improvements (long-range recommendations based on outcome of Tier 1 Improvements). Tier I improvements that were implemented in 2004 included: March -Enhanced coagulation,by adding larger amounts of aluminum sulfate coagulant,began.Enhanced coagulation removes additional organic matter through the treatment process,which should help in reducing DBPs. August -Reduced the amount of chlorine added to the treated water. September-Potassium permanganate addition was implemented.An oxidant helps remove organics and reduce the chlorine demand of the water.By reducing the chlorine demand,less chlorine can be added,causing less DBPs to be produced. December -Polyaluminum chloride addition was added to the treatment process. The purpose is better organic removal,which should further reduce DBPs.As of Dec.31,this change had been too recent to determine its effectiveness,although there are indications that the organic removal through the plant has increased. Tier i improvements planned to be implemented in 2005: March,2005 -Installation of baffles in the Clearwell in the Treatment Plant,which is anticipated to reduce DBPs by reducing the amount of chlorinated organics while still keeping the required chlorine contact time to protect public health. April,2005 -Installation of mixers in the two Water Storage Tanks,to reduce water age by constantly mixing the water as it enters and exits the tanks.The mixers will be installed following the installation of the clearwell baffles. TREATMENT PLANT OPTIMIZATION.During 2004,American Water,together with consultant Tom Sawyer,has re-evaluated and made changes and/or mid- course corrections to the operation of the water treatment plant.This optimization process is aimed at continually reviewing operational data and the performance of each of the unit operations,which comprise the water treatment process.The focus of the optimization effort has been to achieve the maximum possible treatment levels within the physical constraints of the existing facilities.The 176 optimization process has led to initiation of process improvements such as 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 stepped up.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. LILY POND TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS.In addition to the improvements noted above,in 2004 Weston &Sampson completed the design and planning to make the following needed improvements and upgrades to the Treatment Plant in 2005 as part of the Dhnking Water SRF low interest loan program: Replace the filter media (improve water quality by reducing color and turbidity). Replace raw water pump and motors and install Variable Frequency Drives (to improve operating flexibility of water through and from the plant and reduce electrical cost). Add chemical feed pacing from the raw water flow meter (enable chemical feed pacing with variable raw and finished water flows). Replace raw water and finished water flow meters (improve accuracy through the new meters and replacement of original equipment). Replace flow and pressure transmitters (some transmitters are not working; replacement will give operators more flexibility in terms of remote monitoring of processes). Replace rapid mixer drives with variable speed drives which will increase ability to optimize mixing of coagulant chemicals with raw water quality. Replace microscreens with new screens equipped with an air burst system at intake structure (allow operators to remove vegetation from intake screens more effectively and more efficiently). Modify bar rack at intake structure by adding bars to reduce opening size to increase the removal of vegetation/debris that enters the treatment processes. WATERSHED PROTECTION.The Water Commission employs Norfolk Ram Group to conduct watershed protection work for the Water Department.In 2004 this included: Grant Opportunities and Applications.In 2004 the Water Commission prepared and submitted the Clean Water State Revolving Fund 2004 Project Application, dated October 15,2004,that included engineering plans and specifications,and permit applications,for the Cohasset Stormwater BMP Implementation Project, and submitted an application on December 7 for the Drinking Water Supply Protection Grant:a Land Purchase Grant Program that provides 50%EOEA grant funds for land purchases application. Review of Watershed Threats. Review of Development Projects 177 STORM WATER BMPS.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 three 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,and expect to begin construction in 2005.This Project will utilize structural best management practice (BMP)solutions and will incorporate low impact development (LID)strategies wherever possible to contain and minimize off- site flows and pollutant loading in these areas.Structural BMP improvement options to be considered will include;hooded catchbasins,bioretention facilities.Rain Gardens,roadside swales with biofilters and spill containment facilities. POTENTIAL INFLUENCE OF SEPTIC SYSTEMS ON WATER QUALITY.On February 10,the Norfolk Ram Group conducted a supplemental round of surface water quality sampling to investigate potential impacts that could be attributed to the use of septic systems within the Zone A Surface Water Protection Area for Lily Pond and the Aaron River Reservoir.The supplemental investigation consisted of the collection of fourteen (14)surface water samples from locations in and around Lily Pond,the Aaron River Reservoir and tributaries thereto.The testing completed to date indicates that bacteria is present throughout the watershed in various concentrations,most likely contributed via natural sources such as warm-blooded animals.The highest bacteria concentrations appear to be associated with stormwater runoff from developed areas such as along Peppermint Brook (an area served by municipal sewer).While the sampling did not find conclusive evidence that septic systems were contaminating Lily Pond,the October test results did indicate higher than background bacteria concentrations in the samples collected from the outlet of the stream from the South Swamp area in Scituate and from the two samples collected within the Aaron River (Doane Street and Behind Riverview Drive). QUARTERLY MONITORING.Our Quarterly surface water testing indicates that while the water supply is not impacted by "hazardous"chemicals (i.e.volatile organic compounds,PCB's,perchlorate and priority pollutant metals)the extensive wetlands system within the watershed contributes to relatively high concentrations of natural organic compounds,minerals and nutrients in the surface water supply. The surface waters are also rather turbid and are typically highly colored (100 to 250 color units).The water quality sampling conducted to date indicates that the overall quality of the water within the Aaron River Reservoir may be better (DOC, TOC,DO and algae)than within Lily Pond. COHASSET HEIGHTS LANDFILL.The Commission still keeps a watchful eye on the Cohasset Heights Landfill since it is located in the watershed for Lily Pond.The Commission had the Norfolk Ram Group review the "BWP SW 1 1 Landfill -Major Modification for the Cohasset Heights Landfill"permit application submitted to DEP)by Cohasset Heights Ltd.which was prepared by SITEC Environmental Inc. 178 of Marshfield,dated June 14,2004.The application requested approval of the following:(1 )Replace 1 .6 acres of vegetative layer (grass and topsoil)with processed/recycled asphalt on the top of the landfill.(2)Allow the landfill to use manufactured topsoil for the vegetative layer over the entire landfill -the topsoil would consist of a mix of sand with Short Paper Fiber (SPF)in a 1 :1 to 1 :1 .5 SPF: sand ratio.(3)Allow storage of empty roll off containers on the processed/recycled pavement on the top of the landfill.Norfolk Ram reviewed the application and prepared a Memorandum that has been forwarded to SITEC for consideration that recommended eliminating the Short Paper Fiber,which has contaminants,which could leach,into the watershed.SITEC has indicated that they are eliminating the Short Paper Fiber manufactured topsoil from the application. Norfolk Ram Group has been sampling four bedrock monitoring wells located between CHL and Lily Pond quarterly since the first quarter of 2001 ,with testing completed for volatile organic compounds,13 priority pollutant metals,and background chemistry.This sampling has not detected any contaminants migrating from CHL toward Lily Pond.Since the concentrations of each tested parameter have remained fairly consistent throughout the testing program,in 2004 this sampling program has been reduced to an annual event. SOURCE WATER ASSESSMENT &PROTECTION (SWAP)REPORT.On January 16,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 unden^/ay. CIS MAPPING.The Water Commission has been developing Geographic Information Systems for watershed protection and to support land acquisition efforts.For the Commission,Norfolk Ram Group has developed GIS page-size maps of Assessor lots in areas south and west of Lily Pond,and prepared three town meeting article maps in support of Town Meeting action to acquire numerous open space parcels within the Zone A &B of the water supply watershed. STREAM FLOW MONITORING.The Stream Flow Monitoring Project implements two tasks recommended in the Water Commission's Surface Water Supply Protection Plan (SWSPP)for Lily Pond and Aaron River Reservoir: Hydrogeological assessment,and Water balance evaluation for water entering and existing Lily Pond and the Aaron River Reservoir.Stream-flow analysis suggests that the majority of the inflow to Lily Pond comes from Brass Kettle Brook (the average rate of water discharge through Brass Kettle Brook was 1 .18 cubic feet per second (cfs)with a peak rate of 12.07 cfs and a minimum rate of 0.003 cfs). Peppermint Brook does not produce as significant of a contribution to Lily Pond as 179 Brass Kettle Brook (the average rate of water discharge through Peppermint Brook was 0.48 cfs with a peak rate of 7.23 cfs and a minimum rate of 0.06 cfs). CEDARMERE.On October 29 Water Commission consultant,Norfolk Ram Group,submitted comments on behalf of the Commission to the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs (EOEA)MEPA Office on the Environmental Notification Form,EOEA #13378,filed by the Cedarmere Senior Multi-family Residence for their 105 unit proposed development.We recommended that EOEA require that the design of the development minimize the drainage of contaminants to the Lily Pond watershed.In the EOEA's November 8 Certificate on the ENF,EOEA required DEP to "address all of the wastewater issues raised by the Norfolk Ram Group in its comment letter during review of the Groundwater Discharge Permit for the project"and that "the proponent should,to the maximum extent possible,direct all stormwater from paved areas away from Lily Pond watershed....[and]work with the Cohasset Water Commission on reducing pollutant loading and to use DEP- approved stormwater management technologies for discharges to critical areas on the project site...." REGIONAL PLANNING &COOPERATION.The Water Commission keeps in frequent contact with officials and residents in Scituate and Norwell,where most of our watershed is located.Commission Chairman McNabb attended a South Shore Visioning Session in Norwell on January 15 where many regional issues,including water supply protection,were discussed. MMA CONSULTING GROUP REPORT.In March,the MMA Consulting Group Inc. prepared a report for the Selectmen,Review of the Town Manager Form of Government in Cohasset.This report,among other things,recommended that the elected Board of Water Commissioners,which now has exclusive control over the Water Department,be changed to a board appointed by the Selectmen that would act only in an advisory capacity -the Water Department would then be run by a new position,Manager of Municipal Infrastructure who would be appointed by the Town Manager.In a March 23 memo to the Selectmen,the Water Commission asked the Selectmen to reject that recommendation because it was not adequately supported by any reasons,ignored the many positive features of the current structure,and was based on the erroneous assumption that the Water Commission was merely an "administrative"board when in fact the Water Commission is a policy making Board.The Selectmen did not take any action as a result of this report. TOWN MEETINGS.At the March 27 Annual Town Meeting the Town approved Article 13,to allow us to acquire 100 acres of watershed land,Article 15 to accept a donation of land from the Wheelwright Family,Article 1 6,to authorize the Town to acquire the "Old Road"in the Lily Pond watershed to protect land from development.Article 17,to borrow $3,000,000 for capital improvements,and Article 18 to borrow up to $23million under the state SRF 2%low interest loan programs.We withdrew Article 19,which would have authorized the Water 180 Commission to make long-term contracts of up to 40 years to sell water out of town. At the December 7 Special Town Meeting the Town voted to approve Article 12,to release a parcel of cemetery land for use by the Water Commission to build a pumping station for the sale of water to Linden Ponds,and Article 13,to borrow $2,000,000 to pay for the settlement on the Wolf Pits and for further capital improvements. AARON RIVER DAM.We cleared brush,replaced rip rap,filled and regraded the driving surface at the top of the dam,seeded an fertilized the slopes,replaced broken fencing,and repaired the emergency spillway of the Aaron River Dam to protect the integrity of the dam and bring it to current state standards for dam safety.Our consultant,Weston &Sampson,conducted the required Dam Safety Inspection for the state,which concluded that the Dam is in excellent condition. W&S also completed the Aaron River Dam Emergency Action Plan. SLUDGE DISPOSAL.Synagro removed all the sludge from the Plant's two sludge lagoons,allowing the lagoons to be inspected and rehabilitated during 2005.The sludge was dewatered onsite using portable dewatering equipment,and the residual dried sludge was hauled to an approved landfill.On March 23,we submitted an application,which was continued without a decision,to the Sewer Commission to dispose treatment sludge in town sewer. AVALON 40B PROJECT APPEAL.In May,Avalon Cohasset,Inc,filed a Motion to Dismiss the appeal (Land Court Miscellaneous Case No.294252)filed by the Water Commission,which seeks to overturn the Comprehensive Permit granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals on October 27,2003 for a 200-unit development in the Lily Pond Watershed.On June 15,the Water Commission filed its Opposition to the Motion to Dismiss.A hearing on the Motion was held June 23 in Land Court before Judge Sands.No decision had been made on the Motion to Dismiss as of December 31,2004. WELLFIELDS.Both wellfields are still out of service.In July our contractor,DH Mahar,drilled nine exploratory wells looking for a new location for the Sohier Street Wells,which have to be relocated because the current ones are too close to the Greenbush Rail right of way -but all came up dry.We will continue to explore other potential locations.We demolished the garage at the pumphouse of the Ellms Meadow Wellfield,where new wells were installed a few years ago and a new pumphouse is planned to be built in 2006. WOLF PIT SETTLEMENT.On November 16,following a 7-hour mediation in October,the Water Commission accepted a settlement of $562,500,in addition to the $150,000 (for a total of $712,500)already paid to the owners of the Wolf Pit when we took it by eminent domain in 2001 .The owners sued (Norfolk C.A.No, 2003-00473)to collect $2,000,000 for the taking.At the December 6 Special Town Meeting voters approved an article allowing the Water Commission to borrow and 181 appropriate the funds to pay the settlement.The Water Commission took the 6.7- acre Wolf Pit property in 2001 ,following Town Meeting authorization,to protect this critical area from development.Protection of the Wolf Pit from development is critical,since the property is located at the end of Beechwood Street,drains directly into the Aaron River,which flows toward Lily Pond,and abuts the Aaron River Reservoir. ACCESS TO SCITUATE HILL WATER TANK.In 2004,the Water Commission requested Senator Hedlund and Rep.Bradley to refile for the 2005-2006 legislative session legislation to require the Massachusetts Highway Department (MHD)to provide permanent access for the Water Department to the Scituate Hill Water Tank over the MHD property off Crocker Lane.The bill filed in the 2003-2004 legislative session was not successful. SECURITY.To comply with the federal Bioterrorism Act,we hired a contractor who prepared a Vulnerability Analysis and revised our Emergency Response Plan.The Vulnerability Analysis included a number of recommendations for improving security that the Water Commission is reviewing. COOPERATION WITH OTHER TOWN DEPARTMENTS.The Cohasset Water Department cooperated with many other Town of Cohasset departments during 2004 including: Worked with the Community Preservation Committee and other town officials and boards,as well as with the Trustees of Reservations and the Cohasset Conservation Trust,to acquire land in the Lily Pond Watershed. Managing the Newtonville Lane drainage and roadway reconstruction project, including installing a water main loop from Newtonville to Elm court,for the Town. Coordinating paving with the Highway Department on South Main Street,Bancroft Road,Hill Street,Norfolk Road,and Oak Street. Assisted the Public Works Department with storm drainage problems on Jerusalem Road Drive and Haystack Lane. Improved water service at Central Cemetery and provided seasonal services for protection of the service lines. Provided the Fire Department access to the Treatment Plant site for training practices. 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. During 2004,the Cohasset Water Commission has taken many major steps,which have succeeded in producing continued improvements to fire protection, watershed protection,and drinking water quality for our ratepayers in Cohasset. 182 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 assisted the Water Department and the Board throughout 2004.We will continue to seek improvements to the water system and in water quality in the coming years for the benefit of all ratepayers and the Town of Cohasset. Respectfully submitted BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS John K.McNabb,Jr.,Chairman Glenn A.Pratt,Vice-Chairman Nathaniel Palmer,Clerk 183 WATER RESOURCES PROTECTION COMMITTEE In 2004 the Water Commission requested the Board of Selectmen to reactivate the Water Resources Protection Committee.The Committee serves as an advisory group to investigate sources of pollution to the town's water resources and to make policy recommendations to Town Meeting and town boards and committees. The reactivated Committee met seven times in 2004.The initial meeting in June centered around presentations by John McNabb,Water Commissioner,and Mark Bartlett of Norfolk Ram,the Water Department's watershed protection consultant.Covered in these presentations were the official charge of the Water Resource Protection Committee,the Water Department's Surface Water Supply Protection Plan,and the Water Department's concems about increased nutrient loading on Lily Pond. During subsequent meetings,members voiced a concern about protecting our fresh water and salt water resources as well as our drinking water from pollution resulting from lawn care practices.Thus,the Committee decided to focus on lawn care as a priority and decided that the best course of action at this time was a voluntary educational program for the entire Town on the hazards of chemical lawn care and the benefits of organic lawn care.A similar program had already been initiated on a smaller scale in the spring by a group effort of the Conservation Committee,the Open Space Committee,the Board of Health,the Water Department,and the Community Garden Club of Cohasset. Subsequent meetings reviewed efforts already taking place in Cohasset, investigated similar efforts in other communities,and evaluated how these might translate into a successful program for Cohasset.In September the Committee became aware of a tumkey program,the GreenScapes Program,which was developed by the North and South Rivers Watershed Association (NSRWA),and invited their representatives to make a presentation to the Committee in October. The presentation by Samantha Woods,NSRWA's Executive Director, convinced the Committee that the GreenScapes Program is the most economical, potentially effective,and quickest way to get Cohasset's program underway.The GreenScapes Program is a public outreach developed under public grant by the nonprofit North and South Rivers Watershed Association. The GreenScapes program had been adopted by seven South Shore towns (Duxbury,Marshfield,Scituate,Pembroke,Plymouth,Weymouth,and West Bridgewater)in 2004 and by eight others (Abington,Cohasset,Kingston,Hanover, Hingham,Hull,Norwell,and Rockland)for 2005.In its first year the program was well received as a professionally designed and locally focused effort that brought eariy benefits to those participants. At the December 6 Special Town Meeting,voters unanimously approved Article 17,which will provide $5,000 to fund this program-50%of the funding will be from Water Revenue and the rest from the General Fund.Any funds left over will be used by the Committee to support other educational programs in Cohasset on environmentally safe lawn care practices. 184 GreenScapes is a comprehensive education program providing practical and pragmatic natural green landscape practices relying on natural organic fertilizers and non-chemical methods of pest management.GreenScapes will provide instruction in the use of effective and inexpensive natural alternatives to commercial pesticides and herbicides and fertilizers,and provides training in lawn maintenance,lawn alternatives,integrated pest management,stormwater management,recycling,and composting.Hands-on workshops will demonstrate efficient approaches to making lawn maintenance more natural and less costly and labor intensive. The Water Commission supports GreenScapes because the major environmental threat affecting Lily Pond (and other water bodies like Little Harbor) is excess nutrients from stormwater runoff from lawns,driveways &roads,and this program will help reduce that nutrient loading into Lily Pond. Due to the urgent need to address the nutrient loading in our drinking water supply and other water bodies,a winter initiation of the program will be best for the 2005 growing season and will reap benefits to the town.This is a voluntary program.Participants should see immediate benefits such as: Reduced Water Bills Lower Costs for Fertilizers and Chemicals Lower Maintenance Time Less Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals More Habitat for Wildlife Reduced Stormwater Pollution Increased Property Value and More Free Time The Water Resource Protection Committee is eager to resume meetings in 2005 and to begin work on implementing GreenScapes,and appreciates the support of Town Meeting and all town boards,committees,and officials for our efforts. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Water Resource Protection Committee James Kinch,Chairman,Citizen Member Karen Quigley,Secretary,Citizen Member John McNabb,Board of Water Commissioners Fred Koed,Board of Selectmen Stuart Ivimey,Planning Board Debbie Cook,Conservation Committee Steve Bobo,Board of Health Sandy Durant,Open Space Committee Bill Baird,Citizen Member 185 SEWER COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT The Little Harbor/Atlantic Avenue Sewer Expansion design project lias been continuing over tiie course of the spring and summer.High school students were hired by the CEES group to aid in these efforts by researching Board of Health records to collect relevant data which could aid in the design and layout of the individual house services within the proposed expansion district.The March 2004 Annual Town Meeting appropriated $100,000 to be applied to design efforts and permitting in order to complete the collection system design plans initiated by prior appropriations,which were being developed by Tutela Engineering Associates. Due to fiscal limitations on the Town resulting from the delay in School Building reimbursements,actual construction activity was not projected to begin until 2007 for this expansion. The Commission continued its infiltration/inflow (I/I)program in 2004 to reduce the influence of storms and tidal action on the original collection system piping.In January and February several pipe reaches were cleaned,tested,and sealed to reduce extraneous flow influences.Sewer service connection points were also sealed and badly damaged pipe sections were lined to reduce infiltration and leakage into the system.In the Spring the Commission began a program to re- inspect previous sump pump locations to ensure that they were not illegally pumping into the sewer system.In late November a new flow monitoring program was initiated to reassess I/I prone areas of the existing sewer collection system. Results should be available in 2005.We also inspected all the watertight manhole cover gaskets and installed 118 manhole inserts in order to eliminate these potential sources of inflow. The Central Treatment Plant operated very successfully throughout the year. Capacity issues have consumed a significant amount of the Commission's time this year due to litigation and political pressures brought on behalf of individual lot owners as well as proposed developments such as Cedarmere,Avalon,the Cook Estate,and Jerusalem Road Estates.The Commission remains committed to satisfying the outstanding judicial judgment requirements as well as helping to eliminate existing pollution sources.For this reason the Commission will continue to strive,within the law,to provide service for existing homes with its limited treatment capacity before any consideration is given to new developments. At the special Town Meeting in December the Board of Selectmen and Sewer Commission were directed by a substantial majority vote to take such action as may be necessary to cause the engineering documents,specifications,and corresponding cost estimates for the Little Harbor and Atlantic Avenue sewer expansion projects to be completed expeditiously and an article for the approval and funding of such project to be included in the Warrant for the 2005 Annual Town Meeting.The appropriate warrant articles were prepared by the Sewer Commission for timely submittal for inclusion in the Warrant for the 2005 Annual Town Meeting. 186 Respectfully submitted, John Beck,Clerk Sean Cunning,Vice-Chairman Raymond Kasperowicz,Chairman 187 REPORT OF THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1.We continue to sell Minot Light 1-4-3 teeshirts and sweatshirts at the Annual Art Festival and at the Paper Store.We also donated shirts when packages were sent to the Cohasset men and women serving in the Armed Forces. Hamilton Tewksbury coordinates this project. 2.Our member Paula Morse serves on the Community Preservation Fund Committee. 3.David Wadsworth worked with the Cohasset Historical Society in securing National Register Listings for the Wilson House and the Maritime Museum. 4.Work on trying to get a Demolition Delay bylaw for the Town of Cohasset as part of the long-range goals of the Growth and Development Committee and Zoning Advisory Board.Commission worked with bylaws from neighboring towns and state Historic Commission to develop a bylaw for our town. Members met with the Zoning Advisory Board to go over plans.Following the advice of the town manager,the bylaw was submitted as a general by- law V.a zoning bylaw,with a 50 year cut-off criterion.The by-law did not pass.We continue to work on it to be resubmitted. 5.The Cohasset Roundhouse and Turntable were excavated this fall as part of an archeological dig connected with the train coming to Cohasset.Under the federal guidelines,the Historic Commission is responsible for the signage and preservation of the site.Members of the Commission visited a site in Whitman,and we are now putting together our plans for a small park to commemorate the Roundhouse.At this time,we also would like to thank the Fire Department for the use of their men and ladder truck in order to get aerial shots of the site. 6.We thank John Connell for serving on the Board for the past 4 years,and in January we welcomed Nathaniel Palmer and Marilyn Morrison to the board. Respectfully dubmitted, Noel Ripley,Chairman Becky Bates-McArthur,Secretary Ham Tewksbury Paula Morse Marilyn Morrison Nathaniel Palmer David Wadsworth 188 REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TOWN HISTORY Treasury of Cohasset History Author Jacqueline M.Dormitzer,during the course of her research for the Narrative History of Cohasset,Volume III,discovered a series of interesting pamphlets and articles about our town that pre-dated the time period she was covering and had not been included in the previous two volumes published by the town. During the past year,Jackie organized and edited these articles,Harold P. Coughlin created the design and production files and James Hamilton coordinated the printing production for this book -the same team that produced the third volume of our history and reprinted the first two volumes.Our town owes them a big vote of thanks. In January 2005,the Committee on Town History published Treasury of Cohasset History,a hard cover book,226 pages in length,designed to complement our three volumes of history.Funding comes from the Committee on Town History book account,which has also supplied the money for the digital republication of volumes I and II and for the Cohasset schools'continuing first grade and middle school social studies curriculum town timeline,history panels,and map reproduction. A cost-conscious marketing effort offering a 15%discount during December resulted in brisk pre-publication sales.Fliers were handed out at the Village Fair and at the December Town Meeting.All the churches that print a newsletter for their parishioners cooperated by mailing the fliers as inserts.Several articles printed in the Cohasset Manner also boosted sales.Buttonwood Books will be the retail outlet for the subsequent sales. This fourth book was made possible by the extraordinary sales success of Jackie's volume III -nearly 2,500 books sold -and by the initial support of the town.The Committee on Town History has been able to print and safely store the three Cohasset Narrative histories in a special room at Town Hall,generate a self- funded educational program,which includes maps and history panels,and now offers a fourth volume of historic articles,reminiscences,and curiosities. During the preparation of volume III,the Town of Cohasset was recognized by the Library of Congress as the publishing entity of our history books.Present and future publications have been assigned ISBN numbers so that our collection can more easily be purchased by libraries and individuals. Future plans include a second Treasury of additional historical material that Jackie has been organizing. 189 Ruzicka Wood Engraving of Minot Light This past spring,tlie Town received a surprise gift of 130 letterpress-printed l<eepsal<es,dated 1942,depicting Minot Light.Selma Ordewer of Southbury, Connecticut,executrix of the estate of Daniel Berkeleym Bianchi,felt that Cohasset should be the recipient of these unique prints because of our historical connection with Minot Light.The original wood blocks for the print are in the entire Ruzicka collection of the Boston Athenaeum. The Committee tested the market for the prints during the Village Fair and determined $60 per print was a fair price that townspeople would be willing to pay. Each print is tipped into an acid-free matte and is inserted into an acetate envelope with the provenance of the prints,which are numbered from one to 130. The Cohasset Mariner helped the successful marketing effort by running two successive articles describing the print and reproducing it in color.All sales revenues,after expenses,are returned to the Town's Committee on Town History account to help fund future projects. Wigmore A.Pierson Chairman,Committee on Town History 190 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY Cohasset continues to appreciate the new facility at Ripley Road;91%of residents have library cards,and circulation has increased 35%during the past fiscal year. The public Internet computers are in use throughout the day,and it is now possible to access research materials,to browse our collection,and to reserve museum passes from home. Our Children's Program under the leadership of Children's librarian Sharon Moody has experienced tremendous growth,with 4,091 children and caregivers attending story hours,summer programs,and reading group events.This year the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners awarded a federally funded Library Services Technology Act grant of $7,500 for Discovery Kits to promote children's cultural and language enrichment.Reference Librarian Judy Simons is developing programming for adults that includes readings by authors,a film series, and a book group. The Investment Advisory Committee,chaired by Patience Towie,recommended a conservative investment policy and a takeout rate of 4%,which the Board adopted. The Friends,chaired by Gail Flynn,continued to enhance our library services by providing Museum passes,assisting with receptions,honoring volunteers and staff, delivering books to shut-ins,and funding the successful Children's Programs. Despite the workload that our successful operation has imposed.Library Director Jackie Rafferty and our staff continue to provide an environment that promotes the love of reading and the pursuit of knowledge as well as responding to the increased technological requirements of our computer.Many thanks to town government and our loyal patrons for their support. Respectfully submitted, Sarah R.Pease,Chair Sheila Evans Roger Lowe Agnes McCann Barbara Power Carol Riley Patience TowIe Stacey Weaver Roger Whitley 191 REPORT OF PLYMOUTH COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT The Commissioners of the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project are pleased to submit the following report of our activities during 2004. 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 2004 season began with a normal water table until record April 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 9,420 requests for service from residents. In response to the elevated threat of virus in the district,we increased our trapping,aerial and ground larviciding,and adult spray in areas of concem to protect public health. Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus was first isolated from Culex species,a human-biting species,by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health from Project collections in Middleboro on August 3,2004.Of the season's total of thirty- nine EEE isolates,fifteen were from Plymouth County as follows:Halifax (8/4, 8/11,8/18,9/13 (2),and 9/20),Kingston (8/18,and 8/19),Middleboro (8/3,8/24 and 8/25),Pembroke (8/31 and 9/8),Plymouth (9/8),Rockland (9/4).Four human cases of EEE were confirmed,including two fatalities (Brockton and Holbrook). These cases came from four towns in two counties (Plymouth County:Brockton and Middleboro),(Norfolk County:Holbrook and Foxboro).Seven horses tested positive for EEE in Massachusetts,with three in Plymouth County:Middleboro (2) 9/2 and 9/1 5 and East Bridgewater (1)1 0/2.We normally end our spray season on Labor Day.This year,because of increased virus isolations,we extended our residential spray program three weeks into September.Municipality-based requests for area-wide spray continued throughout the district through October 4,2004.Based on guidelines defined by the "Vector Control Plan to Prevent EEE"in Massachusetts,Southeastern Massachusetts will be at a "high level of EEE risk"beginning in the 2005 season. We are pleased to report that in 2004 there were no human West Nile Virus cases in Plymouth County.No horse cases occurred during the season and two birds tested positive for WNV(one in East Bridgewater and one in Marshfield).The recurring problem of EEE and WNV continues to ensure cooperation between this Project and the Department of Public Health.In an effort to keep the public informed,EEE and WNV activity updates are regularly posted on our web site, www.plvmouthmosquito.com and Massachusetts Department of Public Heath at www,state,ma.us/dDh/wnv/wnv1 .htm . 192 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.2,1 12 acres were treated using truck-mounted sprayers for control of adult mosquitoes.More than one application was made to the same site if mosquitoes reinvaded the area.The first treatments were made in June and the last in September. 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 2004 crews removed blockages,brush,and other obstructions from 1 ,860 linear feet of ditches and streams to prevent overflows or stagnation that can result in mosquito breeding.This work,together with machine reclamation,is most often carried out in the fall and winter. Finally,we have been tracking response time,which is the time between notice of a mosquito problem and response by one of our inspectors.The complaint response time in the Town of Cohasset was less than two days,with more than 106 complaints answered. Mosquito Survey.A systematic sampling for the mosquitoes in Cohasset indicates that Aedes vexans was the most abundant species.Other important species collected include Uranotaenia sapphirina and Coquillettidia perturbans. We encourage citizens or municipal officials to call our office for information about mosquitoes,mosquito-borne diseases,control practices,or any other matters of concem. 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. 193 REPORT OF THE RECREATION COMMISSION It gives us great pleasure to report to residents the activities of their Recreation Commission for 2004. During the year,approximately 4,350 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 Fees,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 2004,ending June 30,2004,the Recreation Commission produced for the General Fund $81 ,866.75.$8,550.00 was produced,for use by the Commission via grants and matching grant funds.Concurrently,$29,622.21 was transacted via Revolving Account Funds for 100%Self-Supporting programs, 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.2004,manifesting a collective $420,038.96 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 2005/2006,the Recreation Commission aims to become 75%to 100%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 $100,000.00 to $120,000.00 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. Programming represents only one aspect of the responsibilities,duties,and functions as prescribed and conferred upon the recreation commission by both 194 Massachusetts General Laws and bylaws of the Town.Continuing efforts are focused upon upgrading and renovating existing outdoor recreational facilities under jurisdiction of the commission.Oftentimes these undertal^ings are coordinated via a blend 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 Recreation Commissioners 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 Commissioners 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 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 to a number of our programs,events,and activities. The Recreation Commission wishes to acknowledge gratitude to the many individuals,civic and business organizations,school and sports groups,town boards,committees,and departments who have lent their support and assistance in our efforts to best serve the recreational and leisure needs of residents of all ages.While too numerous to mention each name,none are forgotten and all are sincerely appreciated and thanked. Respectfully yours, Richard P.Barrow,Chairman James H.Richardson,Vice-Chairman Anthony J.Carbone Lillian M.Curley Mary K.Muncey,Secretary Wallace B.St.John John M.Wortey,Director 195 YOUTH RESOURCES RECREATION COMMISSION It is with distinct pleasure that the Recreation Commission submits their Annual Report to the residents of Cohasset as we enter our 5*^year of operations at the Teen Garage. The Garage continues to serve our teen population in grades 6-12,offering a safe, supervised facility designed to help meet the recreational and social needs of this age group. It has become encumbent upon us to ensure that the Garage operates on a financially self-supporting basis each fiscal year,starting Fiscal Year 2004,(July 1 , 2003). While open weekends for drop-in use by youngsters,the Garage also offers frequent dances and other special activities.The Garage also remains available for rental by residents for private parties or functions. Small per capita fee charges to participants for dances and special events, coupled with the generosity of residents and civic organizations,enable the Garage to operate financially.Special thanks goes to the South Shore Playhouse Associates for their continued generosity,support,and interest. Our costs are the usual utility,telephone,supplies,games,etc.,along with staff payroll.We try to upgrade electronic games and equipment,along with other games,and as often as possible within our limited revenue/income.Essentially, our monthly costs of operation and staffing run about $1 ,200.00,without any purchases of new equipment or supplies. However,via the continued support and generosity of residents,civic and business organizations,and per capita fee charges to the youngsters,we feel this deficit can be accommodated.Anyone wishing to help with this endeavor can find self- addressed envelopes just outside the Recreation Department office,in the foyer of Town Hall. The youth of Cohasset and members of the Recreation Commission wish to extend their most sincere gratitude to the numerous residents,business organizations,town boards,officials,and departments who have generously donated money,time,effort,materials,and supplies on behalf of our youngsters. Respectfully yours, Richard P.Barrow,Chairman Mary K.Muncey,Secretary James H.Richardson,Vice-Chairman Wallace B.St.John Anthony J.Carbone John M.Worley,Director Lillian M.Curley 196 GOVERNMENT ISLAND ADVISORY COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT The Island's 58*birthday -2004.The Town,through the Board of Selectmen, bought the Island -7.4 acres -from the U.S.Government for $29,000.00,or about $3,900.00 per acre -as I've said before,"Not a bad deal."The area consists of ledge,woods,shoreline,and,of course,graded and seeded areas to be used by the fishermen,sailing club members,townspeople (You),and visitors to Cohasset. The GIAC oversees these 7.4 acres for the Town.We are an interested group of seven volunteers who make recommendations to the Board of Selectmen for action to be taken.The Board of Selectmen will,if necessary,go to Town Meeting for action by the voters -YOU. Our activities throughout the year call for sporadic meetings to discuss/solve a current question or problem.This meeting schedule may change to either a monthly or bi-monthly meeting. During the past two years the committee has lost two valuable members who were very active with different responsibilities around the harbor:Mr.John H.Winters III,Harbormaster,and Mr.Robert M.Davenport,a very valuable member of the GIAC. Mr.Winters watched over the harbor and the Island.He would contact the committee as questions arose.He was an invaluable member. Mr.Robert M.Davenport,a local resident of Back Horse Lane,was a very active sailor who realized the value of Government Island as a connection between the Town and the ocean.He was constantly seeing things that should be done to keep the Island as neat and presentable as possible for the residents and visitors. He will be greatly missed The normal maintenance of the island goes on with good cooperation between Carl Sestito,DPW Superintendent,his crew,and the GIAC. Please,as we have said many times,take some time to visit the area with your family.Enjoy it,absorb it,and drink in some history that is right here in your harbor -in your backyard. Respectfully submitted, Hamilton T.Tewksbury,Chairman Constance M.Afshar Richard P.Barrow Noel A.Ripley Peter G.Whitman John D.Muncey,Harbor Master 197 SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT COHASSET TOWN REPORT As the heading might suggest,the South Shore Regional School District optimistically reports on a very positive year completed and looks forv\/ard equally to better times yet to come.Two plus years of budget cuts and restrictions, experienced not only by school districts but also by nearly all phases of municipal operation,might be viewed as a completely negative scenario,but not at South Shore Vo-Tech.While the loss of instructional and support positions,cuts to supplies and critically important equipment budgets,and the scaling back of sports and student activity positions have certainly had an impact,the school district feels it has weathered the storm as best as could be expected and anticipates future successes and even better delivery of educational services to the students and communities it serves. School year 2004-2005 has opened with the largest enrollment to date at South Shore.Continued popularity and heightened interest in career and technical education opportunities in general,combined with a local awareness of the many avenues to success available via South Shore,has resulted in a candidate pool of applications which could never have been anticipated over forty years ago at the school's inception.Virtually the entire Class of 2008 is made up of students residing within the eight-town district,with over one hundred given waiting list status,mostly students from communities outside the district's membership. Headlining the many potential reasons for the upswing in interest by students and parents is South Shore's commitment to academic preparedness along with the dynamic advantage gained through instruction in one of the school's fourteen vocational technical pathways.Continued outstanding performance in the state's MCAS assessment program includes one hundred (100%)percent of South Shore's Class of 2005 having reached the mandated competency determination criteria necessary for graduation.Members of the Class of 2006 have done nearly as well,with remediation efforts by the school and staff preparing those who have not yet achieved the required thresholds through the standard retesting process. In addition,over a dozen seniors qualified for the Commonwealth's first John and Abigail Adams scholarship,providing for four years of free tuition to any UMASS campus,state or community college.This merit-based award reflects positively on both these students and the school. Heightened focus is being placed on all Massachusetts public school students demonstrating even more challenging levels of achievement in upcoming years, with the target of proficiency in all areas raising the testing bar higher.South 198 Shore is well into the planning stages aimed at providing broader academic instruction in Science and Social Studies,the next content areas coming on board for MCAS inclusion.Shifting and adding instructional staffing resources will most definitely trigger some financial realities in future district budgets. Spring of 2004 also produced South Shore's much anticipated New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)report.While the school and district did extremely well,realizing a continuation of accreditation with many commendations,there are,of course,multiple recommendations that are not only valid but also worthy of strong consideration.The administration and the school committee will be devoting energy and available resources,hopefully in the near future,to addressing some of the recommendations that carry financial impacts. South Shore Viking athletics had another history-making calendar year,led by the MIAA tournament qualifying basketball teams for both the boys and girls squads. The girl's team,with several underclassmen contributors,accomplished the first state tournament victory in the school's history.The football team followed up its two Super Bowl winning seasons with another successful campaign,finishing 9-3 and winning the first ever State Vocational Small Schools Championship,defeating Blackstone Valley Tech of Upton. On the technical front,Vo-Tech has experienced a two-year phase out of the Industrial Technology (Manufacturing)program in favor of a Computer Information Technology concept aimed at meeting the growing career interests in the computer industry.Also meeting a demand,this time on the Department of Education front, South Shore has expanded to a full half-year the freshman Exploratory experience, providing incoming students an even broader experiential foundation from which to make longer-term technical field decisions. Currently,8 of the total enrollment of 572 are from Cohasset.June of 2004 celebrated the graduation of the following students from the town:Michael Geddes, Kristen James,and Kenn Silvia. South Shore Vocational Technical High School strives to continue its strong regional educational partnership with our area town communities.We look forward to serving the needs of the communities whenever possible and to providing the best possible career and technical education to our students,your citizens.When all constituencies work together,the outcomes are reflected in an improved product for all. Respectfully submitted, David M.Kneeland Cohasset Representative,South Shore Regional School District Committee 199 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COHASSET MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL Submitted by John DeLorenzo,Principal The completion of the construction project and the welcoming of grade 6 students and staff highlighted the beginning of the year at the Middle-High School. The students and staff want to thank the taxpayers of Cohasset for our beautiful new facility.It is a pleasure to hear the compliments we receive from visiting schools.The library/media center,classrooms,computer rooms,computer technology,office space,gymnasium,locker rooms,and auditorium all present the best about Cohasset. The population at the Middle-High School continues to grow.In the Middle School there are currently 380 students,while the High School has 387 on its roster.In the fall of 2005,those numbers will again increase,with 389 in the Middle School and 428 at the High School. Our students continue to distinguish themselves academically.Our SAT scores have increased by 65 points in verbal and 82 points in math since the implementation of the block schedule.We proudly share Governor Romney's announcement that 20 of our seniors were recipients of John and Abigail Adams Scholarships;that's 25%of our current senior class.This recognition is based on student MCAS results. As we look forward to the 2005-2006 school year,we are proposing the expansion of elective offerings at the high school,adding another year of US History and offering Advanced Placement courses in Statistics and Computer Science. Our students continue to participate in a number of our extra-curricular activities: athletics,band,chorus,drama,student council,and community service.Even though we remain the smallest school in the conference,due to hard work and commitment our athletic teams continue to excel. The recently completed Strategic Planning sessions,which included representatives from all of the various town committees,enabled us to establish significant goals for the future.We also outlined our vision statement for all the schools: The Cohasset Middle-High School is committed to excellence in education. We hold high expectations for all students and staff,and provide the support and resources that enable all to meet or surpass those expectations.Parents, staff,and community members take pride in the academically challenging,safe, respectful,and student-centered learning environment they have partnered together to create. 200 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE DEER HILL SCHOOL Submitted by Keith Gauley,Principal Deer Hill School enjoyed its first full year as a grade three,four,and five elementary school following the completed renovations and reconfiguration of the schools for the 2004-2005 school year.The completed construction provides twenty grade-level classrooms,three additional special education classrooms,two computer labs,and devoted space for music,art,physical education,and technology instruction.In addition,the renovated Deer Hill School provides access to a full-size gymnasium for the students and community,a brand-new library,a newly renovated kitchen/cafeteria,and adequate space for the office staff and nurse. October 1 ,2004 enrollment data reported 369 students at Deer Hill School. Average class sizes ranged from 19 students in grade three to 25 students in grade four and 22 students in grade five.Staff at Deer Hill School consisted of seventeen classroom teachers,three special education teachers,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.Some staff members were shared with the Osgood School and with the Middle-High School. Students at Deer Hill are instructed in the four main content areas of English language arts,mathematics,science,and social science.Students also receive instruction in art,music,technology,health,and physical education.In alignment with the Education Reform Act of 1993,curriculum is based upon the curriculum framework for each content area,and student acquisition of the learning standards from the frameworks is assessed through the MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System). MCAS scores for Deer Hill students continue to be well above the state average,with 2004 scores reporting 79%of the grade three students as proficient in reading,75%of the grade four students proficient or advanced in English language arts,57%of the grade four students proficient or advanced in mathematics,and 74%of the grade five students proficient or advanced in science,technology,&engineering. As we move forward under the leadership of the Cohasset School Committee,Dr.Denise Walsh,superintendent,and Keith Gauley,principal of Deer Hill School,our goals are many.As outlined in the Strategic Plan developed in 2004,these goals include improved communication among parents,community, staff,and town government along with setting and articulating high expectations for all students and staff as we work to increase the number of students who score in the proficient and advanced categories on MCAS.Furthermore,our goals at Deer Hill School continue to include providing a safe,respectful,and positive learning environment,and developing and implementing a plan to meet the present and future needs of Cohasset students.We will strive to achieve these goals and to maintain the renovated facilities for the benefit of students and the community for many years to come. 201 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE JOSEPH OSGOOD SCHOOL Submitted by Janet Sheehan,Principal Tlie Osgood School Community spent much of the year preparing for the district reorganization and grade reconfiguration,which took effect upon completion of the school renovation projects.A task force made up of parents, teachers,administrators,and community members prepared for transitions to ensure a smooth opening in September of 2004.The Osgood School welcomed 362 children in kindergarten,first,and second grades.Also welcomed were an additional 36 children attending the South Shore Educational Collaborative preschool that shares facilities with the Osgood. Building facilities were available to numerous community groups and organizations throughout the year.In addition to Parent School Organization (PSO) events.Parent Advisory Council (PAC)meetings.Orientation and Open House evenings for parents,after-school programs using the facilities included the Cohasset Enrichment Programs,Girl Scouts,Boy Scouts,South Shore Community Center French and Spanish Programs,and Cohasset Recreation.During the winter months,basketball programs used the gymnasium nightly during weekdays and on Saturdays.During the summer months,there were more than 300 children enrolled in a variety of programs at the Osgood. The School Council developed a School Improvement Plan that guided curriculum and included goals for improving teacher and student performance.One of many goals was to conduct a feasibility study to consider the implementation of a full-day kindergarten program in the district.Parent surveys provided data that indicated strong support for offering full-day kindergarten as a choice for families. Other school improvement goals accomplished included developing a new homework policy based on current research and input from parent and teacher sun/eys. Faculty and staff during this past year focused on implementing Individual Curriculum Accommodation Plans to offer additional support to students in regular education.Paraprofessionals were offered training to support students in special education as well as regular education.The kindergarten team planned activities to improve transitions for preschoolers entering kindergarten. Professional Development for teachers at the Osgood School focused on reviewing student work in collaborative teams to maintain consistent,high standards for student performance.Other Professional Development focused on integrating technology in the curriculum.The Osgood Character Education Committee assisted in meeting goals for implementing the Second Step Character Education Program and the School Council and Parent School Organization worked together to meet communication goals. Community outreach is always important to us at the Osgood School. Senior Citizens were invited to the Osgood for a Read Aloud Day and delighted students with their stories.Osgood students enjoyed interacting with the seniors again on Make A Difference Day,when children and their families helped around town,offering yard clean-up services to seniors. 202 A commitment to excellence and a wonderful spirit of community combined to make this a successful year.The Strategic Planning Team has developed a five- year plan under the leadership of our new Superintendent,Dr.Denise Walsh.The Osgood School looks forward to "Continuing the Commitment to Excellence",as stated in our Mission.Initiatives to improve teaching and learning will include proposals for the following:full-day kindergarten,public preschool,the adoption of a comprehensive literacy program,and the necessary resources to address the "explosion of research"cited in the National Research Council project that recognizes the connection between early education and student success in school. 203 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE TOWN SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Dear Friends of the Community, It is a great pleasure to submit to you my first Town Report for the Cohasset Public Schools.This is a time of change in the school district.It is a time for reviewing our commitment to excellence and planning for the future.I am pleased to share with you the Cohasset Educational Strategic Plan for the next five years (2004- 2009).The purpose of the plan is to provide focus and to establish priorities for improving our educational system. This strategic plan is the result of the commitment of many dedicated community leaders.During an intense two-day seminar,18 community members from a variety of backgrounds gathered to review and to assess relevant information, trends,developments,and events to design a plan that includes the mission, goals,and vision for the district. Action Planning Teams are now in the process of developing recommendations, and we would appreciate your support and input.By working together,we can ensure that our students will achieve their full potential and become responsible members of society. Goals: 1.To improve communication among parents,community,staff,and town government. 2.To set and articulate high expectations for all students and staff. 3.To provide a safe,respectful and positive learning environment for students, staff,and the community. 4.To develop and implement a plan to meet present and future needs of Cohasset's student population. Parents,staff,and community members should take pride in the academically challenging,safe,respectful,and student-continued learning environment they have partnered together to create. Respectfully submitted, Denise M.Walsh,Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools 204 The following building reports were compiled by building principals. Demise M.Walsh,Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools Cohasset Public Schools October 1,2004 Joseph Osgood School Only students in physical attendance since school began should be reported. Total Bovs Girls Total Enrolled Octl.2003 2004 +or- KAM 60 32 28 60 KPM 67 36 31 67 114 +13 Grade 1 123 71 52 123 110 +13 Grade 2 TOTAL 115 365 60 55 115 365 115 339 M) +26 Deer Hill School Only students in physical attendance since school began should be reported. Total Boys Girls Total Enrolled Oct 1.2003 2004 +or- Grade 3 115 65 50 115 124 (-9) Grade 4 124 66 58 124 129 (-5) Grade 5 129 61 68 129 121 +8 TOTAL 368 368 374 (-6) 205 Cohasset Middle School Only students in physical attendance since school began should be reported. Total Boys Girls Total Enrolled Oct 1.2003 2004 +or- Grade 6 122 61 61 122 137 (-15) Grade 7 137 71 66 137 112 +25 Grade 8 121 61 60 121 101 +20 TOTAL 380 380 350 +30 Cohasset High School Only students in physical attendance since school began should be reported. Total Boys Girls Total Enrolled Grade 9 93 52 41 93 Grade 10 111 60 51 111 Grade 11 102 47 55 102 Grade 12 TOTAL 81 43 387 38 District Total: 81 387 1500 Oct1,2003 2004 115 +or- (-22) 99 +12 81 +21 87 382 f-6) +5 2004 +or- 1445 +55 206 INDEX In Memoriam 3 Elected Officials 4-13 Appointed Official 14-15 GENERAL GOVERNMENT Registrars,Board of 6 Selectmen,Board of 17-19 Town Counsel 20-21 Town Moderator 22-23 Metropolitan Area Planning Council 24-26 Town Clerk's Report 27 Presidential Primary,March 2,2004 28-31 Index,Annual Town Meeting,March 27,2004 32 Annual Town Meeting,March 27,2004 33-72 Annual Town Election,April 3,2004 72-74 State Primary,September 14,2004 75-77 State Election,November 2,2004 77-80 Index,Special Town Meeting,Decembers,2004 81 Special Town Meting,December 6,2004 82-96 Vital Statistics 97-104 Prospective Juror List 105 FINANCIAL REPORTS Accountant 106-138 Collector 139 Treasurer 140-141 Assessors,Board of 142 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Health,Board of 143-144 Council on Elder Affairs 145-149 Cohasset Housing Authority 150-152 LAND USE CONTROL Building Department 153 Planning Board 154-155 Conservation Commission 1 56 Open Space Committee 157 Recycling Committee 158-161 207 PUBLIC SAFETY Fire Department 162-163 Police Department 164-165 Emergency Dispatch Center 166 Emergency Preparedness Committee 1 67-1 68 PUBLIC WORKS Public Works,Department of 169-170 Water Commission 171-183 Water Resource Protection 1 84-1 85 Sewer Commission 186-187 GENERAL SERVICES Historical Commission 188 Committee on Town History 189-190 Paul Pratt Memorial Library 191 Mosquito Control Project 192-193 RECREATION Recreation Commission 194-195 Yo uth Resou rces Com mittee 196 Government Island Advisory Committee 197 EDUCATION South Shore Regional Vocational 198-199 School Committee and Superintendent of Schools 200-206 208